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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR We live in interesting times, never knowing from one day to the next what’s going to happen. I’ve been fascinated by the House of Commons debates, not so much by the content of what’s being said, but by the sheer drama of it all. At times it’s calm and relatively reasoned, but when it’s not, it’s almost unbearable. Come what may, I do think it’s important to try to keep up with what’s happening, but I’d only just got my head around the ‘backstop’ when ‘proroguing’ became the lead news story. Perhaps it will be all over before the next edition is published. Meanwhile many of us have been getting children back to school or off to college. I was an emotional wreck on the morning I dropped Jack for his first day in Year 5. I don’t suppose I was the only mum who cried her way to work that day, but we quickly get back into the routine of it all and the summer holiday becomes a distant memory. In fact it’s shocking how quickly that happens! When Jack had to write about the best day of the summer, he wrote about the very last day when we had a couple of friends over to build a den and print initials on t-shirts using grated crayons. Admittedly we didn’t have a fancy holiday, but it seems he’d forgotten about all the lovely days out we had, our week in Ireland and all the clubs and camps he’d been to. Grating crayons won the day! Instructions available on request.

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CAPEL ST MARY’S GARAGE SALE AND TREASURE HUNT

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Come and hunt for treasure at all the garage sales and other locations in the village! Maps are available to buy for £1 at Capel Co-op and Drayton Insurance. Put together all the clues and be in with a chance of winning a prize! All proceeds will be donated to Girlguiding South East Division and will benefit girls aged 5-18 across all our local villages.

Jack is a bit of a mad scientist and I don’t think his grandpa or his dad will object if I say it’s in his blood. The number of weird and wonderful experiments we’d done recently, from avocado ice-cream that tastes like chocolate (it didn’t!) to slime made using liquid detergent and cornflour. And my least favourite, instant ice-cream in a bag. Oh it might sound like a great idea, but when you end up with vanilla flavoured ice all over the sofa, the walls and the ceiling it loses its appeal, even if it’s quite nice to eat what’s left. Still, he’s a useful distraction from more serious issues so I think I’ll keep him! Perhaps I should ask him to invent a Brexit solution! If you’re looking for a distraction or an opportunity to get out and about, I think you’ll find it here, in addition to lots of essential drama-free (mostly) information about local developments.

CAPEL COMMUNITY TRUST BONFIRE NIGHT Saturday 2 November at Capel Playing Field

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Fireworks at 6.40pm Novelty Glow Products from £1 Hot & Cold Drinks £1 Burgers & Hot Dogs (cheese & onions optional) £2.50 ADMISSION Adults £3.50 / Children £2.50 Free family disco at the village hall from 7pm In the interests of safety we regret we are no longer allowed to permit the lighting of sparklers at this event. We will be pleased to receive woody items for the bonfire on Saturday 2 November from 9am. For everyone’s convenience please do not dump anything on or around the field before the day. Thank you.

Anne and Jerry Gray wish to thank the organisers of the Capel Christmas Lights competition for their lovely prize which they enjoyed on August 27. The weather was perfect for a cruise on the Orwell Lady and they made it even more special by adding afternoon tea. A superb afternoon.

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DOVE CLOSE SOCIAL EVENING 30 YEARS OF BOOK FAIRS TO HELP CHILDREN

Friday 25 October, 7-9 pm Enjoy an evening of fun with the Folk Dancers Refreshments and Raffle

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the NSPCC’s annual Colchester Book Fair will take place on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October at Holmwood House School, Chitts Hill, Lexden CO3 9ST, a short distance from Junction 26 of the A12. The fair will be open from 9.30am until 4pm on both days and entry is £1.50 for adults, with under-16s free. The event attracts book enthusiasts from far and near, with around 35,000 new and second-hand books, many now out of print. Games, DVDs, CDs and jigsaws, all tried and tested to avoid disappointment, are also included in the sale, which is re-stocked on the second day. During the past few months, all the donated items have been meticulously sorted into categories by a dedicated team of volunteers to help visitors find their chosen subject or favourite author easily. To date, the Colchester Book Fair has raised more than £400,000 for the children’s charity. Nearly 90 per cent of the NSPCC’s revenue comes from legacies, gifts, donations and fundraising activities. This highlights just how important public support is to the organisation in enabling it to continue its work protecting vulnerable children and campaigning for their rights and safety.

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Flu season is upon us again. My generation are a bit complacent about influenza as the pandemics were too long ago for us to have really heard about them. A scary statistic for you: the 1918-19 influenza pandemic is thought to have caused 25 million deaths in six months, affecting every continent of the world. Influenza is the name given to the viral infection of the respiratory system. It is severe and sudden in onset, usually lasting for about a week. The virus is spread through droplets released by coughs and sneezes. Influenza is commonly shortened to ‘flu’. The main symptoms are a fever (high temperature), exhaustion, aches, coughing, blocked nose, sneezing, sore throat and dehydration. Elderly people and those with chronic diseases who catch flu are at a greater risk of developing complications that can lead to more serious cases. Flu viruses mutate and change regularly so one person can catch flu multiple times in their lifetime. A flu vaccine is developed annually to protect against news strains of the virus. We are blessed that the NHS offer this vaccine free to a large percentage of the population.

They have extended the ages for children to have the vaccine this year: • Children over six months of age with long-term health conditions • Children aged two and three years on 31 August 2019 • Children in primary school – they will be offered it through school They are also offering it for free to everyone aged 65 and older or those with specific chronic diseases – if in doubt check with your surgery. People worry about side effects and I have the same conversation numerous times over the winter months with patients regarding not wanting the flu jab as it made their friend ill last year. If you are going to get side effects from the flu jab then it will be within 48 hours of having it. You might get some muscle aches or a mild temperature, but most people just have a sore arm for a couple of days. If you get a nasty cold two weeks later or a chest infection four weeks later, it’s not because of the flu jab. It’s because those illnesses are rife over the winter months. I would really encourage you to have your flu jab if you are eligible. I am fortunate that my family are all entitled to it for free and we will all be having it as soon as it is available! Blessings, Caroline Caroline: 07588 706869 / Caroline@CapelParishNurses.org.uk Margaret: 07588 698284 / Margaret@CapelParishNurses.org.uk Rozy: Rozy@CapelParishNurses.org.uk www.CapelParishNurses.org.uk

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NEWS SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM Hello from Pc Sarah George and Pc Diane Porter. We are both now in post at Hadleigh Police Station as engagement and link officers and look forward to meeting you all over the coming months. Over the next few months we will be updating you on security, current crime trends and how to report crimes and offences. We get asked lots of questions and will make this month’s report from us more like guidance. Please report any non-urgent crime, theft, retail theft, criminal damage, hate crime and traffic collisions to 101 or report online as this is the quickest way to get hold of us: www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/report-something Walk a New Path Suffolk Police are recruiting at the moment. If you are aged between 18 and 57 and fancy being a police officer, please view the application form at: https://tinyurl.com/y3hmafdl Police Connect A free messaging service connecting you to the very latest policing news in your area via email, telephone or text. For further details visit www.suffolk.police.uk/services/police-connect and sign up for this free service. It’s a great way for the police to get urgent information out to you. County Lines We are sure you have all heard of County Lines and this is something we need to be aware of. Vulnerable children and adults are being recruited as runners to transport drugs and cash all over the country. If you suspect someone is being abused in this way, please do the right thing and help them. You can report to Crimestoppers without giving your name and address: 0800 555 111 or online via their anonymous online form: https://tinyurl.com/y47qn5me Immobilise A free online property database that helps keeps property safe and reunites stolen items with their owners: https://tinyurl.com/y59h94n2 Bumblebee Auctions The national police website that sells lost or stolen items that can’t be reunited to their owners. It’s worth having a look, you may get yourself a bargain: https://tinyurl.com/y2dypskc Finally, if you would like to improve your motorcycle skills, Suffolk Police hold two-day workshops at Martlesham, both practical and theory. We have one workshop left this year on October 4 and 5. They cost £50 for the two days or £25 if you are aged 25 and under. For further details please email: saferider@suffolk.pnn.police.uk Keep safe and look after each other. Kindest regards, Pc Sarah George and Pc Diane Porter

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR SUE CARPENDALE Local Plan consultation Consultation on the latest draft Joint Local Plan will end on September 30. All of the comments submitted will be reviewed and evaluated, with decisions made as to what changes, if any, should be recommended for the final draft. The process is likely to take several months, with a recommendation to Council likely in the new year. If accepted at that point, the JLP then moves to the inspection stage. Well over 200 residents from Capel St Mary attended the drop-in event at the village hall on August 22. There is understandable concern about the huge growth allocated to Capel, with many questions about how the village itself will function, its character as a settlement, the level of impact on health services and education and, of course, the increase in traffic flow and congestion within and around the village. It’s now a waiting game. Potential Name Change Over the years, the matter of Babergh District Council’s name has been subject to controversy. The arguments put forward are that no-one outside the district knows where Babergh is, and that now, after recent changes in Suffolk, Babergh is out of line with the other local councils. We have East Suffolk, West Suffolk (and Mid Suffolk). It is suggested that Babergh should be renamed South Suffolk and have a new brand and logo designed, in conjunction with Mid Suffolk. Initial costs incurred by councils elsewhere which have been renamed are said to be in the region of £10,000, with signage, vehicle liveries, etc. being renewed as and when replacements are required. I have asked for a full and proper costing before making any further comment, but would welcome your views as to the merit of the exercise. I have been assured that this is not a precursor to any merger of the two councils. Scam Alert We’ve been made aware that some residents have received text messages, which include a link stating a Council Tax refund is due. It’s a scam. Some weeks ago, residents in Capel were also being told,by cold callers that unless they improved their home insulation, they would have to pay more Council Tax. Not so. You’ll find basic advice at: www.babergh.gov.uk/features/stay-scam-alert sue.carpendale@babergh.gov.uk

NOTES FROM THE CASE – Suffolk’s First Co-operative Pub! The nights are really drawing in now, but we have enjoyed a lovely summer that has shown The Case and Bentley at its best. I’m sure lots of very happy memories were created by some of the events we held over the summer months. These do take a lot of organising and without our dedicated committee and volunteers they wouldn’t be possible. If you have enjoyed any of these occasions and would like to find out how you could become more involved please just ask at the bar or contact the chair at: savethecase.bentley@gmail.com Our first ever Bentley Bake-Off was held on August Bank Holiday Monday and was brilliantly supported. Our cake competition winners were: Zoe Mobley – Luscious Lemon Drizzle; Lisa Klotz – Chocolate Brownies; and for the Under-16s – Skyla and Elodie for their Zebra Cake. A huge thank you goes to all who entered. We also thank those who supported our recent Macmillan Coffee Morning. It was wonderfully attended and great fun and, of course, for such an important national charity. This month you may notice there are builders at The Case. Repair work is scheduled to start to the roof over the new bay windows, but we will be open as usual throughout the work.

The ever-popular Open Mic Night will be on Tuesday 1 October. Music starts at around 8.30pm. Come along to perform or just to enjoy, you could be witnessing tomorrow’s new stars! For more details contact Dave: 07885 963882 Please note that our October quiz will be held a week late due to the Bentley Fireworks. It will take place on Saturday 2 November, starting at 8.30pm. As always teams can be up to six members, entry is £2 per person. All profit from this and the raffle will be donated to our charity of the year, FIND. The November quiz will be on the Saturday 30 November as usual. Finally, is it too early to mention Christmas? Well not if you are planning ahead. At The Case during December, Esther’s best Sunday lunches will have a distinct Christmas feel, so why not reserve a table with family or friends and have a great early Christmas lunch? 01473 805575 / www.thecasepubbentley.co.uk www.facebook.com/TheCaseBentley

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NEWS CAPEL ST MARY PARISH COUNCIL Report from the meeting on Monday 9 September Present: Councillors Bishop, Cowgill, Dimond, Fenn, Harris, Hole, Matthews, O’Galligan, Pearson, Rogers, Thomas, Weaver, County Councillor Jones, District Councillor Carpendale, Julie Lawes (clerk) and four members of public. Following the resignation of Councillor Handel, two applications were received for the vacancy. The council are delighted to welcome Councillor O’Galligan back to Capel St Mary Parish Council and would like to thank Councillor Handel for all her hard work. The parish council recommended approval for planning applications: 20 Snowcroft – work to trees under Tree Preservation Order ES65/G1 Pollard 1 No. Oak Tree (T1) and The Coach House, London Road – Notification of works to trees under a Tree Preservation Order (BT309) – (T1) Walnut, (T2) Walnut, (T3) Sweet Chestnut and (T5) Sweet Chestnut – Thinning of crowns and reduction of spread by up to 33% subject to the approval of the Babergh arboriculturalist and recommended refusal for Squares, Rembrow Road – erection of fencing (retention of). Persimmon Homes has advised they are currently amending the layout and design features of the houses on the site located off Little Tufts following comments received from the council and statutory consultees. A revised package of drawings will be issued and a further opportunity given to respond. Julie Lawes The next meeting of Capel St Mary Parish Council will be on Monday 14 October in the library. There is an open session at each meeting when members of the public may speak. The actual minutes of the meeting are available for viewing at the parish council office at 27a The Street, Capel St Mary, which is open on Tuesdays from 10am-noon and between 1 and 3pm on Fridays. The parish clerk can be contacted on 01473 314103 during these times. An answer phone operates outside these hours and messages are picked up every day. Alternatively contact can be made by email to: capel.parishclerk@btinternet.com www.capelstmary.onesuffolk.net

THE ORCHARD PLAYERS Quiz Night: Saturday 12 October, 7.30pm at Capel St Mary Community Centre

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GET TO KNOW YOUR PARISH COUNCILLORS Councillor Carole Cowgill Where were you born? On a farm in Fordham Heath, near Colchester. How long have you lived in the village? Since 1991. How long have you been a parish councillor? I have just been elected. What made you want to become a parish councillor? I am interested in village affairs. It’s been a few years since I was on a committee in the village, and I thought it would be a good thing to do so again. I feel honoured to have been elected and will do my best for the village. What do you like most about Capel St Mary? It has a good community spirit, and is a great place to bring up children, with good local schools and youth groups, as well as shops and churches. It is close to the A12, but the countryside is on the doorstep. What changes, if any, would you like to see within the village? I am particularly interested in environmental issues, improvement in public transport and more local opportunities for younger people. What is/was your job? I graduated from UEA in the 1980s with a degree in Environmental Sciences, and then trained as a chartered accountant. I worked for accountancy firms in Colchester, Ipswich and Sudbury before leaving to have children in the 1990s. I was treasurer of Capel Methodist Playgroup for three years until it closed in 2000, and treasurer of Sunshine Pre-school in Capel from 2000 to 2010. I was secretary and then treasurer of the 1st Capel St Mary Scout Group from 2003 to 2013. I have been a self-employed bookkeeper and accountant since 2001, and am currently treasurer of Trianon Music Group, an Ipswich based choir and orchestra. What are your interests or hobbies? I love singing, and I play organ/ piano for services at St Mary’s Church twice a month. I have taken daily weather records in Capel since 2001. I enjoy growing fruit and vegetables in my garden, and have recently started beekeeping. I have done quite a lot of research into my family history, which I find fascinating. I also enjoy travelling in the UK with my family, particularly in the north of England, where I have family, and also to the steam railways of North Wales.

EVENTS AT ACORN VILLAGE Autumn Sale On Friday 18 and Saturday 19 October, Acorn Village will be holding an Autumn Sale. Everyone is welcome to find a bargain and raise vital funds for adults with learning disabilities. 12-Hour Dance-athon Also, one of our wonderful tenants is arranging a fundraising Halloween Dance-athon on Thursday 31 October. If you would like to join in and help her hit her 12-hour target please get in contact via the Acorn Village Charity Facebook page or by emailing: supportus@acornvillages.com

BOOK SALE AT MANNINGTREE METHODIST CHURCH An end of year book sale is happening at Manningtree Methodist Church in South Street on Saturday 2 November between 10am and 3pm. Once again most hardbacks will be priced at £1 with paperbacks at 50p. All children’s books are 10p each Crispy Bob and his bacon rolls will be available together with tea, coffee and a selection of cakes A warm and friendly welcome awaits everyone as admission is free.

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New Appointment System In July, PPG Vice Chair Mike Huard and I visited the GP practice at Leiston to discuss their experience of using the call back system, which they introduced early in 2018. They told us that patient feedback had been very positive. We hope that you have the same positive experience with the new system at Constable Country Practice, but if you do have any issues please let the practice manager know using the feedback forms. Alternatively you can fill in one of the PPG comment cards or email us at: constablecountryppg@gmail.com

Appointment System Update The practice implemented a new appointment system on September 2. We held two patient engagement events in July and have been trialling the system on Tuesdays. This has enabled us to refine the new system based on patient feedback, though it will continue to evolve over the coming weeks.

OneLife Suffolk At our July meeting we had a very informative talk by a representative of OneLife Suffolk. They are employed by the Public Health arm of Suffolk County Council to provide services to people across the county. Their services include help with losing weight, becoming more fit and active, stopping smoking, providing fun physical activities for children and young people including holiday clubs and in-school activities. Leaflets are available at the surgery and you can find out more at: www.onelifesuffolk.co.uk / 01473 718193

Patients can make an online request for a doctor to call from 7am, or phone the practice or call in to request one via a receptionist. It helps if you tell the receptionist the nature of your problem as it may be more appropriate for you to speak to our pharmacy technician or another member of our clinical team. They can also inform the doctor if your need is urgent. There may also be other NHS healthcare organisations or other clinical staff who are better equipped to address your problem or answer your query.

Getting Help to Get Active Janet Lawrence from Suffolk’s Active Wellbeing Service will be working at the practice every Thursday. Any member of staff can refer a patient. The service is free and patients will meet with Janet to discuss how they can incorporate more activity in their daily routines. Please ask for more information at either surgery. Issues with the Pharmacy at Capel Surgery We continue to receive comments on the service at the pharmacy in Capel. As you will know, it’s a separate business from the Constable Country practice. We would encourage you to register any compliments or concerns you have either on the Healthwatch Suffolk website – www.healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk – or on one of the PPG comment cards. PPG Chair Kathy Pollard: 01473 311384

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Jumble Sale Saturday 12 October 2-3.30pm in the Scout Hut Capel St Mary Primary School IP9 2EG

Please note that there will be no pre-bookable appointments. If you need to speak to a doctor you can request that they call you the same day. If you need to be seen (about a third of all cases), the doctor will arrange for you to be seen the same day or on a future date.

Flu Clinics As last year, patients over-65 will be administered a different flu vaccine to those under-65. Unfortunately, there have again been delays in manufacture which means that delivery of the under-65’s vaccine is staged. This complicates the vaccination programme and we will therefore implement a similar system to last year. We will hold a number of flu clinics and will send personalised letters to every eligible patient inviting them to attend on specific dates. These letters will be sent through September and October. Please attend on the earliest date possible when you receive a letter. Please don’t attend a flu clinic if you don’t receive a letter as we may not have taken delivery of the vaccine you require. If you haven’t received a letter by the end of October and you are over-65 or believe you are eligible for a free vaccination because of your medical condition, please contact the practice. For further details please visit: www.constablecountrymedicalpractice.co.uk Training Days Please note that the practice will be closed from 1pm on the following dates for staff training: Wednesday 11 September, Thursday 10 October and Wednesday 6 November. On these afternoons the Capel St Mary building will be open to enable access to the pharmacy, but reception will be closed. East Bergholt reception will be open. Please note that there will be no clinicians at either building after 1pm as they will be attending training off-site. Our phone lines will be closed for the afternoon. If you need medical assistance please contact 111. If your need is urgent then please dial 999 or attend your local A&E. Practice Manager Pete Keeble

Admission 50p, accompanied children free Please leave your jumble outside after 9am for collection. We regret that we cannot accept underwear, electrical goods or any items larger than a bread bin as we are unable to dispose of them. Also, may we please ask you to support us by taking your waste newspapers to the paper bank at Bypass Nurseries as this is another valuable source of income for us? Thank you.

EAST BERGHOLT DRAMATIC SOCIETY’S FUN QUIZ NIGHT Saturday 12 October at the Constable Hall in East Bergholt, 7.30pm prompt start. Teams of up to six; if you can’t make up a team don’t worry. All welcome. Nibbles provided – bring your own drinks.

CAPEL IRISH SET DANCE GROUP Capel Irish Set Dance Group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall on the third Sunday of every month (except August and the second Sunday in December) from 2-5.30pm. We are a friendly group and it’s not necessary to have a partner. In fact you’re welcome to come along just to enjoy the music. Remaining Dates for 2019: October 20, November 17 and our Christmas Dance on December 8. Hille and Trevor Peartree, 01473 310146 Chris and Marjorie Haste, 01473 311615

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WINTER JUMBLE SALE Clear the Clutter – Bag a Bargain Saturday 26 October from 2pm at Bentley Village Hall If you have anything you wish to donate, please bring it along to the hall from 9am on the day or telephone Pam (01473 310283) or Aimée (01473 311311) to arrange collection. The hall will be open from 2pm. Tea and coffee will also be available.

STOUR VALLEY ARTS & MUSIC CONCERT SERIES 2019-2020 Sunday 20 October, 4pm: Aurora Ensemble Wind Quintet St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt / £15 The Aurora Ensemble, a traditional wind quintet which also expands to work with piano and strings, as well as exploring the repertoire for wind octet, was formed in 1996. All members have worked regularly with some of the country’s leading orchestras and chamber ensembles. They are prize-winners at the European Chamber Music Competition and have broadcast for BBC Radio 3 as well as having performed at numerous festivals and at venues such as the Purcell Room and the Wigmore Hall. Tickets: svamtickets@btinternet.com / 01206 298426 / www.svam.org.uk The season continues with: Sunday 10 November, 4pm: Trio con Brio Copenhagen, St Mary’s Church. East Bergholt Sunday 24 Nov, 5pm: Talk by William Clegg QC, author of Under the Wig, Assembly Rooms, Dedham Sun 26 January, 4pm: Jamal Aliyev Cello & Maria Tarasewicz Piano, Constable Hall, East Bergholt Sunday 9 Febreuary, 4pm: Young Musicians Concert, Constable Hall, East Bergholt

We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support.

CLASH AVOIDER This diary has been introduced to help avoid date clashes in the village. Every effort will made to keep this list up-to-date, but please be aware that sometimes dates may be cancelled, postponed or re-arranged at short notice. This diary is not intended to be an all-inclusive what’s on and will only highlight significant dates. If you want to add an event please submit in the following format (date, event, venue and contact) to sharon@intouchnews.co.uk with Capel Event Diary in the subject line. Saturday, October 5: Nearly New Sale at Copdock Village Hall. Contact Lisa: 07745 520564 Saturday, October 12: Scout Jumble Sale, 2-3.30pm. Contact Sandra: 07557 237501 Saturday, October 12: The Orchard Players Quiz Night Sunday, October 13: Capel Allotments Association Autumn Work-In, 9am-1pm Saturday, October 27: Capel Allotments Association – The Hut closes today for the winter

Sunday 8 March, 4pm: Carducci Quartet, St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt

Saturday, November 2: Capel Bonfire Night & Free Family Disco – Gates open at 6.45pm

Sunday 29 March, 4pm: Kammerphilharmonie Europa, St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt

Saturday, November 30, 10.30am-1pm: Christmas Fayre, Wenham View, Dove Close, IP9 2AW. Contact Stella Hyland: 01473 312162

For more details visit www.svam.org.uk or collect a leaflet from Grier & Partners, East Bergholt.

Saturday, December 7: St Mary’s Church Christmas Coffee Morning

East Bergholt High School Association

Thursday 9-Saturday 11 January: The Orchard Players present Red Riding Hood Thursday 25 – Sunday 28 June 2020: Village Scarecrow Trail. Contact Jim Hill: 07951 411720 / jimhill1@live.co.uk

CHRISTMAS FAYRE AT WENHAM VIEW Movie Quiz at East Bergholt High School Come dressed as your favourite film character! Best outfit wins an Oscar Friday 15 November Bar opens 7pm, Quiz starts at 7.30pm sharp Test your knowledge on movies over the years Tickets cost £5 which includes a plate of nibbles Teams of up to six people

Dove Close, Capel St Mary Saturday 30 November, 10.30am-1pm Refreshments, a raffle and near new clothes will also be on sale All profits will be spent on outings, etc. for residents of Orwell Housing Association Independent Living complex in Dove Close

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out & about CAPEL LIBRARY This month sees the launch of Suffolk Libraries Day on October 12 and Capel Library will be celebrating along with all the other 43 libraries in Suffolk. Please come and join us to celebrate the successes of Suffolk Libraries. There will be many activities and stalls running from 10am to 2pm. Prior to this there is a Book Journey, where one book will be traveling from one library to another, covering all 44 Suffolk Libraries in a week. On Wednesday 9 the book leaves Capel Library at 2pm to travel to Hadleigh Library. Come along and wave the book along on its journey. Listen to local radio to hear more about it. Find us on Facebook to see all the details.

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NEARLY NEW SALE Saturday 5 October, 1.30-3pm NEW LOCATION Copdock & Washbrook Village Hall, Old London Road IP8 3JN Maternity Clothes, Baby Equipment, Clothes (0-11 years), Toys, Books and Games 50p Entrance Fee (children free) Do you have any baby/children’s items which you would like to sell? You choose the price, 70% goes to you, 30% to our charity (+ £1 admin fee per seller) For more information or a free seller’s pack please contact Jo: 07484 256903

Our Annual Quiz Night this year is on October 26. Entry forms are available in the library. Teams of six and all entries must be in by October 17.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Tot Rock: Every Thursday from 9.30-10.15am. Nursery rhymes and storytime for under-fives. Capel Creators: Saturday 26 October, 10.30am-12.30pm. For children and adults of any age. Come along and see what fantastic models you can build with lego! £1 charge includes a drink and a biscuit. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Minecraft: Sundays 6 and 20 October, 10.30am-12.30pm. Children of all ages welcome and those under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your tablet or phone equipped with Minecraft Pocket Edition or Minecraft Windows 10 Edition. Try to remember to charge your device beforehand! Olly the Magician: Saturday 5 October from 1.30pm. All those who finished the Summer Reading Challenge are invited to celebrate their success. Sorry, but this is for finishers only. Capel Library Book Group: Friday 18 October. This adult group meets on the third Friday of each month in the library from 2.30pm. Come along, pick up the book they are currently reading and join in. We have a great selection of books for sale which are perfect for holiday reads. Don’t forget we also sell book tokens and books of stamps. Don’t forget to check out our jigsaw swap trolley. OPENING TIMES Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9.30am-12.30pm & 2-5.30pm Wednesday: 9.30am-12.30pm Thursday: 9.30am-12.30pm Friday: 2-5pm & 5.30-7.30pm Saturday: 9am-3pm Sunday: 10am-3pm Tel: 01473 311699

TEA & COMPANY AT DOVE CLOSE We hope to see you on Monday 21 October for coffee, cake and chat. All welcome to come along from 2.30pm. £1.50 for tea/coffee and homemade cakes / Raffle

SUFFOLK BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT (SBS) ‘Easing loss through group support’ Recently bereaved or experiencing a delayed reaction? Are you in need of help and support? Why not join a small group sharing bereavement issues? Groups are led by an experienced facilitator creating a warm, safe environment in which to explore the many aspects of loss. Groups are held in Hadleigh (afternoon) and Capel S Mary (evening) and are free to Suffolk residents For more details or to reserve a place contact Patrick or Margaret: sbsg246@gmail.com / 07469 201337 / 01206 299832 www.suffolkbereavement.org.uk

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OUT & ABOUT VILLAGE HALL DIARY, OCTOBER 2019 Tuesday 1 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Suffolk Artlink Craft Group, 9am-1pm, Hall Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, Hall Ballroom Dancing (all levels), 8.15-9.15pm, Hall Wednesday 2 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall

Sunday 20 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, Hall Monday 21 Dementia Café, 2-4pm, Hall Dancing, 2-10pm, Hall Capel Community Association Meeting, 8-10pm, Library

Thursday 3 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, Hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall Capel Ladies, 7-10pm, Library

Tuesday 22 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, Library Bereavement Counselling, 6-8.30pm Ballroom Dancing, 8-9.15pm, Hall

Friday 4 Strength & Balance Class, 10.30-11.30am, Hall

Wednesday 23 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall

Saturday 5 Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, Hall

Thursday 24 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, Hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall Gardening Club, 7-10.30pm, Library Bingo, 7.30-10.30pm, Vine Lounge

Sunday 6 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, Hall Monday 7 Blood Donation, 10.45am-8.30pm, Hall Dementia Café, 2-4pm, Library Tuesday 8 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, Hall Ballroom Dancing, 8.15-9.15pm, Hall Bereavement Counselling, 6-8.30pm Wednesday 9 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall Flower Arranging, 7.30-10.30pm, Library Thursday 10 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, Hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall Friday 11 Strength & Balance Class, 10.30-11.30am, Hall Saturday 12 Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, Hall Orchard Players Quiz, 7.30pm, Hall Sunday 13 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, Hall Monday 14 Dancing, 2-10pm, hall Parish Council Meeting, 7.30pm, Library Tuesday 15 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Artlink, 9.30am-1pm, Hall Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, Hall Ballroom Dancing, 8.15-9.15pm, Hall Community Cinema, 7.30pm, Library Wednesday 16 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall Thursday 17 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, Hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall Friday 18 Strength & Balance Class, 10.30-11.30am, hall Saturday 19 Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, Hall

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Friday 25 Strength & Balance Class, 10.30-11.30am, Hall Saturday 26 Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, Hall Library Quiz Night, 7.30pm, Hall Sunday 27 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, Hall Orchard Players, 2-6pm, Hall Monday 28 Capel Community Trust Meeting, 7.30pm, Library Dancing, 2-10pm, Hall Tuesday 29 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Suffolk Artlink, 9am-1pm, Hall Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, Library Ballroom Dancing, 8.15-9.15pm, Hall Wednesday 30 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall Thursday 31 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall CONTACT NUMBERS Village Bar: 01473 311766 Events and Hiring: Carolyn Love 07732 025676 / bookings@capelcommunitytrust.org FUNCTION ROOMS FOR HIRE Are you organising a birthday, anniversary, wedding, engagement, christening, children’s party, celebration, social event, business meeting or just want a get together with family and friends? Why not book the community centre, Vine Lounge, library or stage where we can offer rooms for 20 people up to 200 at very competitive rates. Rooms are available during the daytime or evenings. Facilities include a fully licensed bar, kitchen, tables and chairs, with prices starting from as little as £12 per hour for the library and £17 per hour for the hall. The Vine Lounge is £90 for an evening. All enquires to Carolyn. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE Do you want to celebrate the life of someone you loved who has passed away? You can hire the Vine Lounge in the community centre most days of the week for just £75. For more information please contact Carolyn.

OUT & ABOUT CAPEL WI CENTENARY CELEBRATION 1919-2019 On the afternoon of 15 August 2019, our WI Centenary was celebrated in style with 64 of our members and our guest, federation secretary Gill Denny, enjoying afternoon tea at Hintlesham Hall (100 years ago we would probably have been below stairs rather than above). Cheerful banter could be heard throughout the afternoon as everyone appeared to enjoy their tea and a slice of our beautiful cake made by Audrey Broadbent, decorated by Jackie Woolener and cut by our president, Beryl Grant. While heading home numerous conversations could be overheard stating “I’ve eaten too much”, many with intentions to cut back tomorrow!

CAPEL LADIES CLUB I had always believed that Morris Men were part of ancient British traditions and that the costumes, music and dances associated with them were full of mystic symbolism and folklore. Although some of this is true, much of it is not, and it was down to Mike Garland, ex-Squire of East Anglian Morris Ring and our speaker on the subject on September 5, to clear up some of these misnomers. The oldest known records of Morris Dancing date from the 15th century and are associated with East Anglia. Caister in Norfolk has a medieval tapestry showing Morris Dancers, and there are cups from Bury St Edmunds with Morris Dancers on. At the Royal Courts in Tudor times, Morris dancing was enjoyed and performed, and Queen Elizabeth I even joined in energetic dances of this kind! Churches allowed Morris Dancing, and Craftsmen’s Guilds used it in their ceremonial processions. Even agricultural labourers performed dances in their villages, and sometimes for the local lord at the manor house in order to boost their own wages by passing the hat round at the end. Other known records of this style of dance come from the European courts of the 15th century when ‘moreys daunce’ was a regular court entertainment. This may have been the dance form known as ‘morisco’, and it’s easy to see how the name was changed over the years to what we now call Morris Dancing. Over the years and down to the 19th century, English Morris Dancing had all but died out, but the Victorian revival of folk songs, traditions and stories also included a new interest in it, and concerts were held in which both boys and girls performed dances which had been collected from researchers travelling the country to discover them.

MANNINGTREE & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY The summer barbecue was held on a very windy afternoon in August, but despite this was a great success with members enjoying the wonderful hospitality and beautiful garden of our hosts Harold and Hasje Mousley. Many thanks to them for a lovely afternoon. The new season kicked off on September 12 with an open competition of images taken within a 10-mile radius of Manningtree. The winning image by Mark Rivers in the recent Summer Facebook challenge is pictured. The Facebook challenge continues with the current theme being Sport. The season continues with three meetings planned for October. The first is a talk on astrophotography with Nik Szymanek on October 10. We have an open colour competition for prints on October 24 and an open colour and mono competition for PDIs on October 31. Meetings are held on the second, fourth and fifth Thursdays of the month between September and May at 7.30pm at the St Johns Ambulance Centre, Station Road, Manningtree CO11 1EB. New members are welcome to join us or may attend initially as a visitor. Please contact our secretary for details: 01206 393751 / madps@post.com

The many kinds of Morris Dancing countrywide included different costumes, different footwear (such as clogs), and using sticks, swords or handkerchiefs to show off the various moves and emphasise the rhythm of the music. Musicians played on the fiddle, the tambour, a three-hole pipe or an accordion. Mike Garland’s talk not only told us about the origins of Morris, he actually performed one or two dances for us, including a very lively jig using handkerchiefs! It certainly proved that the dancers have to be fit. He was accompanied by his fellow Morris member Mick on the melodeon accordion. Essentially, people enjoyed both taking part as well as watching these folk dances, and it was all in the name of fun. No mystic connections or symbolic meanings – just simple fun and enjoyment that everyone, young or old, could appreciate. And that’s it – so why not find out where you can see Morris Men performing and go along to watch. For more information visit: www.eastsuffolkmorris.com And for more interesting talks and fun experiences, visit www.capelladies.com where you will find our club details and our current programme. Come and join us! Sue Woolgar

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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB STOUR VALLEY U3A On Wednesday 9 October, Jenny Gibbs will talk to us on An Englishwoman’s Life in Rural Turkey. Her stories capture a simple, serene, pastoral way of life in a Turkish mountain village unchanged for centuries, from the day she first arrived there 25 years ago to today. On November 13 Magistrate Graham Higgins will talk of Tales From The Bench. He will look at our legal heritage, particularly the part played by Suffolk. He will relate how the role of magistrates and local events have played a part in this history and will bring us up to date with an opportunity to decide how a defendant should be sentenced by briefly outlining a case. He will also include some of his unusual experiences on the bench. We have Christmas lunch instead of a meeting in December and this year it’s being held on Wednesday 11 December at the Ipswich Best Western Hotel, Copdock IP8 3JD. This is always a very popular event so an early reservation is advised. We meet at Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TP at 2.15pm. Annual membership is £12 which entitles members to attend meetings on the second Wednesday of each month. Each month The Coffee Grinders meet at The Lambe School, Gaston Street, East Bergholt CO7 6SD from 10am to noon. This meeting especially welcomes new members and gives all members the opportunity to meet the activity group leaders and the committee while enjoying a cup of coffee. The next meeting is on Friday 25 October.

CRAFTERS UNLIMITED A craft club which meets on the first Monday of the month (except for bank holidays when it’s the following Monday). Saturday workshops (10am4pm) and Monday meetings (7.30-10pm) are held in Wherstead Village Hall Meeting Rooms. Samples of each project are displayed the month before and other projects are available. In September we enjoyed a very successful and jolly AGM for our 10 year anniversary celebration with refreshments and cake. Most members made a very pretty lava beaded bracelet and some finished their felt puffins Monday 7 October: Jill will show us how to use Knitting Lace Monday 4 November: Honeycomb Greeting Card

On October 2 David Prynn will talk of China, Past and Present and two weeks later on October 16 Cherry Mullins will present Confessions of a Tour Manager. Andy Malcolm will talk about the good work undertaken by The Fishermen’s Mission on November 6 and on November 20 Sara Waterston of local Hunnable Funeral Directors will talk on The Humourist Side of Funerals. Our speaker on December 4 is Simon Gallop with The Unknown Constable Country and we end the year with our popular annual Christmas quiz. It’s rumoured that there are some valuable prizes to be won on this occasion! Our club endeavours to be simple in structure, free of the constraints and obligations of service clubs and involve members at minimal cost. The club is directed primarily to providing fellowship between members who are compatible with each other and the opportunity for development of acquaintances. New members are welcomed. We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB, 10 for 10.30am. For further details please contact speaker secretary Dave Carman: 01255 880202

CAPEL COUNTRYSIDE CLUB Our meeting in September started with a vote on an idea to merge with Suffolk Wildlife Trust Group to try and increase members and visitors to our meetings. After a lot of discussion with Suffolk Wildlife Trust, the committee decided to put the idea to members at our meeting. Everybody present unanimously voted to stay as we are, as a village club (of 35 years standing) and the majority wanted to carry on meeting on a Tuesday evening at 7.30pm in Capel Methodist Church. A talk followed on The Diary of a Norfolk Parson. This was a fascinating talk about James Woodford, a parson in the 18th century, and gave an insight into the life of the parson through his diary which he wrote every day throughout his life. It was set in the village of Weston near Norwich. Our meeting on October 8 is a talk on the Isles of Scilly and its Wildlife, which promises to be popular. On November 12 Alex Bass will give a presentation on North Norfolk Coast, its Wildlife and Landscape, which we hope will appeal to members and visitors. Refreshments are available after talks with time for questions to our speakers. Visitors are always welcome.

Contacts: Ann 01473 780298 / Jill 01473 713534

MANNINGTREE POETRY GROUP The next meeting of Poetry Plus will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday, October 8 at the Red Lion, South Street, Manningtree. All those interested in poetry are invited to attend, either to listen to the spoken word or to read poetry themselves. Some people will be reading their own poetry and some will choose to read the work of other poets. There is no admission charge.

CAPEL ST MARY GARDEN CLUB Our next meeting is in the library on October 24 at 7.30pm when Julian Ives will be talking on Natural Pest Control. We are always happy to welcome you if you want to come to a particular meeting as a visitor (£2.50). If you have any queries, please let me know. Chairman Edwina Cox: 01473 311121

To keep up-to-date with the group, please visit: www.poetryplus.org.uk

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CAPEL ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION Rent a plot for the 2020 Season If you live in or around Capel and fancy a go at growing your own, please contact Dennis: site.manager@capelallotments.co.uk GUIDE TO GARDENING IN OCTOBER Veg Plot Pick frost tender crops, clear ground and get started on your winter digging incorporating well rotted manure, composted garden waste or mushroom compost. Plant spring cabbage and onion sets. Fruit Apply grease bands and grease. Remove fruited raspberry, blackberry and tayberry canes and tie in new shoots. Take cuttings of red, white and black currents and gooseberries. Order trees and bushes. Greenhouse Pick tomatoes, cucumber, pepper and aubergines. Empty greenhouse and wash down with Jeyes. Line with bubble plastic. Bring in frost tender plants. Flowers Plant spring flowering bulbs. Remove and compost summer bedding. Plant wallflowers, sweet williams, pansy’s, viola and heather’s by October 20 while the ground is still warm. Sow sweet peas. Mulch borders. Divide perennials. Lawns Re-seed worn areas, spray with an Iron Sulphate solution to treat moss. Aerate and scarify. Apply sharp sand, an autumn feed and mow with blades set at medium height. ALLOTMENT NEWS The Hut: open 10am-noon on Saturdays throughout October for our members. Membership is just £5 per annum. Seed Scheme: Potato orders in by October 15, paper seed orders by November 5 to Phil or online as soon as you are ready after contacting Phil for your personal access discount code. Autumn Work-In: The final work-in of the year starts at 9am on Sunday 13 October. Refreshments provided. 2019 SHOW It was another amazing show thanks to our 74 brilliant exhibitors creating 617 exhibits and all of our sponsors who allow us to continue and expand.

We were pleased to make a ‘long service’ presentation to Dennis Page who has arrived on his bike or moped with his exhibits and to judge for us since 1985. Always a pleasure to talk to, Dennis would stay for a cup of tea and a cake and enjoy wondering around the exhibits after judging. Congratulations to our prize draw winners who shared over £800 of prizes: Graham Blondell, Rita Hurcombe, Helen Dowsett, Lorraine Connolly, Jackie Copp, Margaret Fraser, Alan Lucas, Trish Leggett, Mr Rowland, Brian Grover, Mrs T Bloomfield, Isla Budgen, Kevin Carrington, Brian Ellull, Sue Dale, Sue Davis, Rob Burnie, Mrs Stringer and Becky Stewart. The bottle of whisky was at Liverpool Football Club and was won by Amy Calver. The teddy bear’s name was Conor and was won by Fiona Smith. Congratulations to all those who won one of the 120 ‘Heart’s Game’ prizes. Thank you all for supporting the show. Also thanks for all your surplus veg, fruit and flowers which we sent to the Food Bank run by FIND and a local care home. Families In Need helps those living in Ipswich and surrounding areas who are deprived of a minimum standard of living. To volunteer, donate food, furniture or cash, or for general enquiries, please visit their website, call 01473 833351 or write to: Find (Families In Need), PO Box 1029, Ipswich IP1 9XJ. For a full list of the show trophy winners and runners-up, the show secretary’s report and photos, and a more extensive version of this article please visit our newly updated web site. www.capelallotments.co.uk

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On the grapevine PERSONAL FINANCE WITH NICK PLUMB Do you value your life? Most people take out insurance for their home contents and their buildings and have motor insurance to protect their cars. Some people even have insurance for their pets, But more than 60 per cent of the people I meet as a financial adviser do not have enough life insurance in place to properly protect their family if they die prematurely. Unfortunately, life insurance is one of those products that the majority of people don’t have just when it is needed most. And if you don’t have it when you need it – it’s already too late to do anything about it. Taking out life insurance is something that many people are quite unsure about, typically prompting questions like; “How much cover do I need?”, “How long do I need it for?” and “How much will it cost?”. The following is intended to answer some of the questions you may have, and will hopefully persuade you to contact a financial adviser to review your own insurance arrangements sooner rather than later. Do I need life insurance? If you have an outstanding mortgage or if you have dependent children, you need life insurance. It’s that simple. If you bring an income into the household, or if you care for children who are financially dependent upon you, then there will be a financial cost to your family if you die. If the main ‘bread winner’ dies, their salary will have to be replaced. If the partner who cares for your children dies, their duties will have to be taken up by someone who will need to be paid for their services, so that their partner can continue to work and earn. If you have an outstanding mortgage, having insurance that pays off the mortgage will not only ensure that your family will have a roof over their heads, but will also save your spouse or partner the cost of monthly mortgage repayments – usually one of your biggest financial commitments each month. How much will it cost? The cost of life insurance depends on two factors: How much cover you need, and how long you want the cover to last for. Factors such as your age, sex, occupation, health condition and whether you smoke or not are all taken into account when calculating how much your insurance

will cost. This is called the ‘underwriting’ process. The important thing to remember is that it need not cost the earth and getting a quote costs nothing. How much life cover do I need? If you’re the main breadwinner, you will obviously want to maintain your family’s lifestyle so that they do not encounter any financial hardship. If you care for children or other dependents, then your partner will need to provide cash for professionals to take over your role. As a guide, the figure should be enough to replace around 80 per cent of your net earnings (you will be entitled to some state benefits) or at least £20,000 for professional child care each year. How long for? I would normally recommend family protection lasts until the youngest child is aged 21 years, which ensures that your children will have the opportunity to go through university and will reach financial independence. For a mortgage, you should protect the whole of the outstanding term of the loan. Where do I buy it from? To ensure you get the very best deal, you should always take independent financial advice when buying life insurance. Never trust a bank or building society to give you the best deal on your life insurance or mortgage protection, unless their adviser is independent and has searched the entire marketplace for you. Banks and building societies are usually tied to one company or a small group of companies, and that means that they rarely offer the best premium rates for life insurance. Take my Insurance Challenge and save yourself some cash today! If you have a life insurance policy or mortgage protection policy that was arranged for you by your bank or building society, or by an adviser tied to one company, I am confident that in at least 90 per cent of cases, I will be able to find you a policy that offers the same or better benefits for a lower monthly cost. Just give me a call or e-mail me with the policy details (the amount of cover, policy term, and premium, and your date of birth and smoking status) and I will call you back with a free no-obligation quote.

Nick Plumb is an Independent Financial Adviser and Practice Principal at Plumb Financial Services. Post your questions to Nick at Plumb Financial Services, Baylham Business Centre, Lower Street, BaylhamIP6 8JP, email nickplumb@aol.com, or telephone Nick on 01473 830301. Nick’s answers to reader’s questions in this column are provided only as a general guide and do not constitute personal financial advice. Any readers who require advice should contact Nick to arrange a complimentary initial consultation to discuss their own position.

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On the grapevine NEW SERVICE AT CONSTABLE COUNTRY BID TO BOOST VOLUNTEERING New campaign urges county to ‘Get Inspired, Get Involved, Get Volunteering’ MEDICAL PRACTICE A new county-wide campaign to encourage volunteering is being launched by a collective of Suffolk’s charities and voluntary organisations. The first Suffolk Action Week will take place between Monday 30 September and Sunday 6 October, with events and fairs being held throughout the region.

The Active Wellbeing service is now at Constable Country Medical Practice to help you become more physically active.

The eight library-based fairs will take place between 10.30am and 2pm. These will be on Monday at Ipswich, Tuesday at Woodbridge and Halesworth, Wednesday at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Eye (until 1pm), Thursday in Haverhill and Friday in Newmarket.

Our physical activity advisor is at the surgery to offer you the support that you need to become more active. Get advice on how you could move more during your day, whether at work or at home, to increase activity levels.

Latest national research suggests 22 per cent of the population take part in volunteering at least once a month, and organisers of Suffolk Action Week have aspirations of making this county a shining example to the rest of the UK of a community committed to giving their time to causes.

Find out about what activities, classes and schemes are available to you locally such as exercise on referral, health walks, swimming, chair based activity, Tai Chi, yoga, bowls and walking football to name but a few. Discuss how to overcome any barriers, issues or concerns that you might have and find out how physical activity can improve your physical, mental and social health.

Being led by Community Action Suffolk, Suffolk Libraries, The East of England Coop and charities such as Family First, West Suffolk Sight, Emmaus, Volunteering Matters, Lighthouse Women’s Aid, Suffolk Family Carers, Age UK Suffolk and Suffolk Community Foundation, the campaign will showcase the wide variety of roles and opportunities which are available to potential volunteers.

Your friendly advisor will meet with you for an informal chat at the surgery to advise, support and motivate you to achieve your goals. You will leave with lots of resources and ideas to give you plenty of options to enable you to make the right physical activity choices for you.

Business owners will also be encouraged to learn more about Employer Supported Volunteering, which can more easily enable staff to give their time to organisations in Suffolk which they feel passionately about.

Pick up a green referral postcard from East Bergholt or Capel Surgery reception area, complete and hand in to reception. Alternatively you can speak to your GP, practice nurse, or any other member of staff. Or you can self-refer today by contacting Janet Lawrence: 07557 633724 / janet.lawrence@activesuffolk.org The Active Wellbeing service is funded by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council and delivered by Active Suffolk, who are the Active Partnership for Suffolk and are focused on improving the health and wellbeing of people in Suffolk through physical activity.

Janet Perry, Volunteer Services Officer for Community Action Suffolk, said: “Volunteering is something which can fit into the lives of the vast majority of people – whether you’re 12 or 80 years old. As a county, we have such a diverse range of organisations in the voluntary sector, that it provides scope for people to take a role which is a perfect fit with their lifestyle, their hobbies, or their passions. You can give as little as an hour a month, or 25 hours a month, and be taking on a responsibility as a mentor, an event fundraiser, a museum visitor guide, a scout leader, a reader for young children – or countless other options. Throughout the campaign week, a total of eight volunteer fairs will be staged at Suffolk libraries. These will provide opportunities to meet with charity leaders, find out about specific roles, and learn more about why volunteering is good for mental health and wellbeing. One person who is already benefiting from having committed to regular volunteering, is Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service volunteer, John Sones. He said: “Being retired and with more free time, I wanted to have a more regular volunteer commitment that also provided a variety of activities. As a Community Fire Volunteer with Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, and issued with the service uniform, I feel a real part of the Prevention Team and valued for what I do.” For more information about becoming involved in Suffolk Action Week, visit: www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/volunteering/suffolk-action-week

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EBONY’S BLOG: Life at The Shelley Centre My news is of last month’s grand clean-up before the new term started. On a gloriously sunny but cold day, a great many volunteers pitched up to get the buildings and equipment looking spick and span again. Needless to say, Babs and I were not exempt. All the resident spiders in our room were moved on and out, not to mention the dust and hay from the yard, and the accumulated ‘rubbish’ that gathers in case it might be useful. Worst of all for the humans up here was the devastation wrought by pigeons. A flock had moved into the cart shed where all the games equipment is housed and it had done what roosting birds will do, all over everything. The chairman and vicechairman of the trustees (no less) donned protective clothing, boots and masks, and set to with power hoses. Surely this is dedication? Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

It’s the season of mists and yellow fruitfulness, darker evenings and the SESAW £1 at Newton Green! Yes, we are back at the village hall on School Lane on October 12 with bargains for friends, family and pets, a raffle, homemade refreshments, free entry and parking. If you have some festive items to sell, how about reserving a table at the SESAW Christmas Fair? You’ll find booking forms on our website or phone 07912 077617, but hurry as places are limited. The event takes place on Sunday 17 November, 10am-3pm at the Old School, Long Melford. We have kittens for homing, many the offspring of abandoned, unspayed cats. There are some pretty tabbies, but please give black and black & white cats a chance. We have just as much character and are as full of fun as a box of crackers! Regular readers may recall how opinion was divided over some gangly yellow baby birds earlier this year. Some said they were ducklings, others thought they were goslings. As the photograph shows, it’s now obvious they are a handsome family of Aylesbury ducks, much admired by visitors. The sun will be going down soon so it’s time to patrol the garden and find a snug spot in the hay stack for me, Ollie (the Black) Cat

I have a regular visitor outside the window. Tony motors up here from Raydon most mornings on his mobility scooter to park in the sun and look at the ponies and see what’s going on. He kindly agreed to let me publish this lovely photo of him. Thanks, Tony! We have a pony day coming up on October 5 when our riders can spend all Saturday with one live pony of their choice, looking after it, making its stable nice, and finally riding it. There is always plenty of food involved I remember. But if you can’t be a lucky pony owner that day, remember to come to Hadleigh on Show on October 5 where we shall have a presence and you may be able to find out more about me! www.shelleyrda.com / 01473 824172

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ON THE GRAPEVINE / Schools FOLK ON THE BOAT RETURNS The popular series of folk concerts aboard Sailing Barge Victor on Ipswich Waterfront recommences in October for the autumn/ winter season. Getting the series off to a flying start on Friday 18 October is superb, London based singer-songwriter Ady Johnson. Ady’s accomplished, finely crafted song writing and performances have won him comparisons with the likes of Ray Davies and Scott Matthews and the praise of BBC 6 music’s Tom Robinson and Suffolk’s own Stephen foster, to name but a few. The series then continues the third Friday of every month through to April with some of the finest acoustic and folk artists from the region including Holly Johnston, Elly Tree, Mc2 and Double Take. Bringing the series to a lively close, in April, will be The Silburys. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online at www.sbvictor.co.uk/ folk-on-the-boat-nights, at Ipswich Tourist Information and at the Regent Box Office. Tickets cost £18.50 and include the Victor’s famous, hearty, hot buffet supper. Doors open at 7.30pm and music is from 8pm. This will be the fourth annual series of Folk on the Boat. The concerts, and Victor’s cosy, polished wood saloon and wood burning stove make for a unique evening and the opportunity to see some fine acoustic artists in an intimate setting.

As a setting, we are excited to share some news with you! We have joined The Curiosity Approach Accreditation, a “modern day approach to Early Years that fits perfectly into current changing technological times. Bringing curiosity, awe and wonder into early childhood and creating the thinkers and doers of the future” (taken from The Curiosity Approach 2017). This is going to take us a minimum of a year and involves much reflection and positive change. We will be changing the environment to be more natural and like an extension of home, using authentic, real resources, not plastic toys. These resources spark the curious side of the children, stimulating copious amounts of learning. If your curious side has been ignited and you would like further information about Robin’s Childcare, please contact Emma on 01473 310767 or email us at: info@robinschildcare.co.uk

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BENTLEY & COPDOCK PRIMARY SCHOOLS What an explosive start to the new school year! We were straight into amazing and inspiring learning opportunities. Already this half term, we have had some wonderful enhancements to the children’s education including an Adventure Week, a visit from the fantastic Circus Ferrel (Adders and Foxes even got the opportunity to have a sleepover in the big top), sailing, hiking, archery and fencing. All the children were lucky enough to be given a free circus skills workshops by the team at Circus Ferrel and we were so pleased to watch them perform their skills during the live performances in the evenings. Our sincere gratitude goes to Circus Ferrel for their support and generosity. Years 5 and 6 travelled to the Regent Theatre and were spellbound by the Horrible Histories production, Awful Egyptians. As promised in the blurb, it was history with all the gory bits left in! But the trips don’t end there. So many more adventures are planned for this term and we feel very privileged that our small schools are so excellently placed to offer all these enhancements. Having our own mini-bus gives us the freedom to do all these things, but it’s only made possible by the support of our parents, the hard-working PTAs and the wider community. Our thanks again go to Copdock Mill for their continued support with fuel for the mini-bus. We have welcomed 20 children into Reception classes across the federation this year. It has been lovely to see them settle in so well and the whole team wish them all the very best as they start their educational journey with us. Our federation is only so good because of the children, families and team that put so much into it. We are currently recruiting for governors to join this great team and would welcome enquiries from members of the community who would be interested in finding out more about this rewarding roll. The school offices can be contacted on the details below, or the chair of governors can be contacted at: dennis.kell@copdock.suffolk.sch.uk

CAPEL ST MARY PRIMARY SCHOOL It seems hard to believe that the summer holiday is now behind us and we are already into the autumn term. Many of our children enjoyed a fantastic experience at the annual Capel St Mary Playscheme that runs at the school. I am indebted to everyone who supported the week and provided the children with so much fun. I thoroughly enjoyed being in school throughout the week and seeing some of the wonderful things that they did. At the time of writing, the new children in both Reception and Nursery have settled well into school life and are enjoying their first few days at school. We have lots of things to look forward to during the course of this half term. Towards the end of the term we are holding our Harvest Festival in St Mary’s Church. You’ll find details on the school website and we look forward to welcoming members of the village community. At the end of last half term we asked parents to complete a questionnaire asking them about their experience of the school. I am very pleased to say that the majority of the responses were positive. One response, that was particularly pleasing, was to the question ‘Is my child happy at school?’ where 99 per cent of the 111 parents who responded either agreed or strongly agreed that this was the case. Full details of the questionnaire can be found in the first newsletter of the year which is on the school website. We are also looking forward to working with our colleagues in other local schools over the course of this academic year. In September 2020, schools need to have reviewed and developed their SRE (Sex and Relationship Education) policies. We are taking this opportunity to work with East Bergholt High School and other local primary schools to ensure that the children all receive the same knowledge, which means that when they go to secondary school they will all have had similar experiences.

Bentley CEVC Primary School: 01473 310253 / admin@bentley.suffolk.sch.uk

I look forward to writing an article in the next issue of Capel Capers when I intend to showcase some children’s work.

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Sport / CHURCH NEWS EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FC As August ended, the season kicked off with games for the First Team and the A Team. The First Team lost their opening fixture and the A Team drew, but it’s early days. Our new goals have been installed in time for the first home game for the First Team on September 7. UPCOMING FIXTURES First Team / Senior Division Sep 28: Bildeston Rangers (A) Oct 5: Claydon (H) Oct 12: Benhall St Mary (A) Oct 19: Bramford Utd (A) Nov 2: Leiston St Margarets (H) Reserves / League A Sep 28: Cockfield Utd Res (H) Oct 5: Leiston St Margarets Res (SSRC) (A) Oct 12: Achilles Res (H) Oct 19: Sporting 87 Res (H) Oct 26: Claydon Res (A) A Team / League C Sep 28: Leiston St Margarets Res (H) Oct 5: Capel Plough Res (A) Oct 12: Ransomes Sports Res (H) Oct 26: Coplestonians A (H) Fixtures subject to change; to confirm visit: http://fulltime.thefa.com/Index.do?league=4358069 Sponsorship We would like to thank our sponsors for this season: Riverside Taxis Manningtree, Marquis, Bergholt Travel, G & C Timber & Joinery Ltd, Primus and Kitchen Worktops Online. If you would like to sponsor the club in some capacity we would be delighted to hear from you. Club strips, dugouts and banners or boards on match days are all potential for exposure for your business while supporting a local organisation. Ladies and Juniors We are looking for ladies and boys and girls of all ages to join us as we look for the club to grow. If you are interested please contact David George: davidgeorge5000@hotmail.com Events Saturday 28 September: General Knowledge and Sporting Quiz at the Pavilion on Gandish Road. This upcoming season is the 125th anniversary of the club and there will be special events to mark this momentous achievement. We want to get in touch with as many former players and officials as possible. Please let us have your details by replying to the secretary or on our Facebook page. The FIFA tournament will be repeated and is open to all-comers so keep an eye out for the next one. It is also anticipated that the darts tournament will become a regular event open to all, so look out for the next event in January 2020. EBUFC is a community club with very strong village traditions. We are always on the lookout for people who can help the club as committee members, either on the playing side or just in the background. Facebook: Ease Bergholt United Football Club Instagram: east_bergholt_united_fc Twitter: @EBUFC1 Steve Butcher (Secretary): stevebutcher55@btinternet.com

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TRAMPOLINING – GIVE IT A TRY Did you know there is a Trampolining Club on Sunday mornings between 10am and noon in the village hall? We have a fully qualified coach and good quality trampolines which mean a large range of moves can be taught in a safe and fun way. There is a friendly atmosphere with people of many abilities and ages. Why not give it a try? You don’t have to be a great sportsperson to have a go and you may well surprise yourself at how well you can do. Don’t be shy; come and have a go. Just come along on a Sunday morning for a free try. Trampoline Coach Sharon Haddock Club Chairman Richard Warr

CAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH Bring on the Rain! As you are probably aware, we live in the driest part of the UK with East Anglia having less and less annual rainfall, it seems, with every passing year. Over the summer, the gardeners among you will have been watching expectantly for rain and wondering whether to water your plants. I had planted new shrubs this spring and was keen to get them ‘watered in’ to prevent them dying. Thankfully, I only lost one plant which didn’t seem to be hardy enough. Now that we are in the autumn season, rainfall is, of course, more likely. I think living in this region has made me enjoy the dry weather rather too much, so I tend not to be too keen on rainy weather. Yet, I do recognise that it’s great to enjoy the sunshine, but sometimes there is a need to have the rain as it brings life and refreshment with it. Often, rain is associated with adversity and we might hear phrases like “Into every life, a little rain must fall”. However, when we are walking through trials, loss or hardship, I would say that this actually feels more like walking through the harshness of a wilderness, with no respite from the heat and no relief from thirst. Jesus was well acquainted with what it feels like to walk through trial, temptation and suffering. He started life as a refugee, spent 40 days and 40 nights being tempted, he suffered scorn and rejection from those in his hometown, the loss of his cousin John the Baptist and injustice at the hands of Roman authorities. Ultimately, he suffered pain and the agony of death on a cross. He was finally able to endure it all, due to the hope and joy set before Him. He knew it was necessary to suffer and die in order to bring hope of freedom from death and judgement. His resurrection means we can now have eternal life. (See 1 Peter 1:3) Rain after a drought is an amazing thing – it not only refreshes the ground, but also brings a sense of hope. When I have walked through difficult times, I have had great peace and comfort knowing that the Lord Jesus understands what I am going through. I can pour out my heart to him and know he hears me. The Bible says that we can know God’s peace even when we are hurting and we don’t understand what’s going on (See Philippians 4). Understanding the truth of what God offers us, can be like the rain – truly refreshing when we find ourselves in a barren place. It may take a while for this kind of ‘rain’ to percolate through and soak the hard ground of what we are feeling, but when it does, shoots of fresh hope spring up and we can gain the strength to carry on. Amanda Firmin Leadership Team, Capel Community Church

CHURCH NEWS CHRISTIANS in Capel The members of all the churches foster a closer fellowship and understanding between the respective Christian communities in Capel St Mary. They endeavour to co-ordinate common interests and where practical share common resources to meet specific needs. For times and details of Sunday services, Alpha and Home/Life Groups, please contact one of the following: The Parish Church, St Mary the Virgin For all church matters during the interregnum, please contact churchwarden Mel Sutcliffe 01473 310967 / melandjudith@btinternet.com The Catholic Church Father Peter Raj St Mark’s Church, 180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich / 01473 684963 Capel Community Church David Owen, 18 Bushey Close, Capel www.capelcommunitychurch.org.uk 01473 310454 / 07752 921135 The Methodist Church The Rev Andrew Sankey 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary www.capelmethodistchurch.org.uk 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 INTER-CHURCH MIDWEEK ACTIVITIES The following church groups welcome new members. TREKKERS For ages 7-11, meets on Thursdays at the Methodist Church from 3.45 to 5.15pm during school term time. Contact Margaret Sankey: 01473 311178 YOUTH GROUPS AT THE METHODIST CHURCH Life Group: Wednesdays, 7.30-9pm / Year 10+ Junior Life Group: Thursdays 7-8.30pm / Years 7-9 Junction Club: Fridays, 7-9pm for School Years 7-9 Contact Caitlan Mower: 07465 414870 PARENTS AND TODDLERS • Tuesday – 9-11.30am, Capel Community Church, Days Road Contact Margaret Beard: 01473 311219 • Wednesday – 9-11.30am, Busy Bees, Methodist Church Contact Maggie Boswell: 01473 310766 • Wednesday – 10am-noon, Twins & Multiples Group at CCC Contact Chris Matthews: 01473 311368 SENIOR CITIZENS’ LUNCH CLUBS • First Monday, Capel Community Church, 01473 311368 • Third Tuesday, St Mary’s Church Hall, 01473 310583 • Last Thursday, Methodist Church, 01473 310635 NETWORK FELLOWSHIP Third Tuesday, from 2.30pm, Methodist Church. Anyone welcome to attend. Contact Judy Steward: 01473 310799 BEACON COFFEE SHOP EVERY TUESDAY 9am-12.30pm, in the Vine Lounge, Capel Village Hall AEROBICS AT CAPEL METHODIST CHURCH Fridays from 10.50-11.50am, Young at Heart (slower paced). Contact Jill Sharp, 01473 311546 PILATES • Tuesdays – 7pm and 8.10pm, Capel Methodist Church • Fridays – 8.30am and 9.40am, Capel Methodist Church Contact Jill Sharp, 01473 311546 R.O.M.E.O. Lunch for Men at Wenham View, Dove Close off Days Road Third Thursday at 12.15pm. Book with Peter Ellis: 01473 310096. Also Coffee Drop-in from 10am on the first Wednesday at Dove Close.

CAPEL METHODIST CHURCH Have you ever planned a trip or a holiday? You’ve got the brochures out, searched the website and seen wonderful pictures of your chosen destination. In your mind you can anticipate the beauty, the luxury, the relaxation, the fun and the activities. In the days or weeks before you make the trip these pictures are imprinted on your memory. We can easily forget what the process of getting there involves: packing, travelling, queuing, security checks, baggage carousels, transfers and different languages. When we do arrive at the destination, the pictures in the brochure might have been misleading, taken with wide angle lens, the beach may not be so close or there may be other developments crowding your place. Even if the place is exactly as the pictures portrayed, your mind remembers something you forgot to do before you left, or a project planned for the future that you start to worry about. Or you have a migraine developing after the travel, or are sleep deprived because of a different time zone, or you are bitten by an insect, or aches or pains make themselves noticed. If we are staying with a spouse or a friend, we are irritated by them or an old feud, or disagreement comes to the surface. The joy of anticipation is thwarted by the realisation that you have inadvertently bought yourself to this destination. When we were at home, we could blame our moods on the weather, or the politics of the day, or the pressure of work or family commitments. We assumed azure skies, palm beaches, luxury hotels would bring happiness but we bring our emotional and psychological baggage with us. We need to be understood, loved and respected. If we have been hurt, rejected or are holding resentment we may struggle, blue skies or not. It’s always good to try to keep relationships with family and friends good, but there is something even deeper than that. Our relationship with the created order and the creator. To know that we are loved by God, to keep that relationship right. That’s a tall order, for all of us have messed up and God knows even if no one else does. In Jesus Christ there is the offer of forgiveness, because Jesus died on a cross to pay the penalty for my sin. Jesus offers us “peace with God”, he wants to restore joy in our lives, he wants us to live life to the full. God hasn’t offered a life free from trouble or suffering, but he has offered his peace in our hearts in the midst of trouble. He has offered the hope of eternal life, of heaven. I have great anticipation of that ultimate destination, but I still have many destinations on the journey that keep me full of anticipation. Rev Andrew Sankey, Minister at Capel Methodist Church 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 AT CAPEL ST MARY METHODIST Home Groups on various days and times – contact the Minister Sunday 6

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Sunday 13 10.30am Worship with Mrs Alyson Ellis 6.30pm Worship with Rev Andrew Sankey Sunday 20 10.30am Worship with Mr Andy Jelfs Saturday 26 3.30pm

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Order your fully-branded 2020 calendars, diaries, wall planners, weekly planners and desk pads now and get ahead! Generic products also available.

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To advertise in this section, which appears in 18 magazines in areas across Suffolk and Essex, please contact a member of our sales team on 01473 400380

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Penny Lane Computers TOTAL HOME & BUSINESS SUPPORT

GAMING SYSTEMS

Build your own Gaming System with our in-store pc builder

Large range of pre-built gaming systems in stock starting from only £399! Gaming Monitors, Keyboards, Mice & Accessories.

Website Design Hosting Email

Supplied & Installed

We are experienced web designers oﬀering professional, aﬀordable & engaging websites

Screen Repair

New & Used

We can repair your faulty or damaged screen on laptops tablets, smart phones and portable electronics

We oﬀer a large range of new and refurbished laptops, desktops, tablets, phones and consoles

Optimization

Remote Access

Hardware and Software upgrades available clean, defragment and speed up your device today

Let us troubleshoot your problems over the internet in the privacy of your own home or oﬃce

01473 408888

www.pennylanecomputers.com 243-245 Dales Road, Ipswich, IP1 4JY

£395

4x Full HD Night Vision Cameras 4 Weeks Lapse Recording Remote Viewing via Smart Phone Fully Installed at your Home or Business

Recovery We oﬀer backup solutions, disaster recovery, drive cloning, password reset and data backup

Call-Outs We can visit you at home or in the oﬃce for onsite repairs

Networking Professional IT Certiﬁed services for your home and business networks and servers

While U Wait We can repair a large amount of problems in store while you wait

01473 710044 www.plcbusiness.co.uk

Suite B, 40a The Street, Capel St Mary, IP9 2EP