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Volume 8 • Issue No. 6 • APRIL 2018
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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Some years ago I was invited to take part in a ‘Grumpy Women’ segment on Radio Suffolk. Each guest was asked to choose one topic, a task I set about with relish. When I met my fellow grumpy women in the green room before the show we chatted about how difficult it had been to choose. I was embarrassed to discover that while they had struggled to find a topic, I had struggled to select from a rather long list. I’d chosen people who eat from noisy packaging at the theatre or in the cinema, but the shortlist had included people who interrupt all the time, rude drivers who don’t acknowledge when you give way, the pseudoscience used to sell skin creams and cosmetics (just what is a free radical?), people who spit in the street… When I told my husband about the green room conversation he howled with laughter, until he noticed my silence. “Well you’re hardly surprised are you,” he said. “I’ve never known anyone who gets so easily annoyed about small things.” I’m sure you can imagine how that conversation went, but I’m making no apology for my grumpiness, though I prefer to see it as sensitivity! Of course this conversation took place at least 10 years ago and I think I’ve become a nicer person since I started working at In Touch. It’s impossible to be angry and judgemental when I’m constantly reminded of the good in people. Every month I hear from people who are raising funds for charity, organising local events (a significant and often thankless undertaking), setting up or leading support groups, promoting social opportunities for people who are otherwise isolated… the list goes on. We are so fortunate to live in a society where people care, where they look out for each other and give their time to make local communities stronger. The least the rest of us can do is turn up. Of course locally owned businesses are the beating heart of every strong local community, often supporting local causes, investing in the local economy and creating local jobs. Support each other and together we can look forward to a ‘grump free’ future!
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SPROUGHTON VILLAGE FETE 2018 AN APPEAL FOR HELPERS AND STALLHOLDERS Our fete is on Sunday, June 24 on the Millennium Green. As you can imagine, a lot of work needs to be done– before, during and after the fete – to ensure it is successful, safe and enjoyable. We need more helpers to come forward, please. Whether you can spare a few hours on the Sunday morning to help set up, or a few hours during the fete (noon-4pm) to help on our stalls like barbecue, tea tent, etc., or especially after the fete to help clear away, we’d love to hear from you. As with all these things, the more of us who help, the less there is for each of us to do. We are a friendly bunch, so why not come and join us, if only for an hour or two? To register an interest, please call or text me on: 07578 552324 Also, an early appeal for stallholders. If you represent a local organisation or charity, why not book a stall for free to promote yourselves and maybe raise a few pounds too? If you run a small business and would like to book a stall to sell your products or services, it costs only £10 for a pitch. For full details contact me at: 07578 552324 / kenseager511@gmail.com Ken Seager
JIGSAW CHALLENGE EVENING IN AID OF SPROUGHTON MILLENNIUM GREEN “Winning isn’t everything, it is the ONLY thing” Vince Lombardi (Green Bay Packers) It’s that time again: no quarter given, no prize for second place because second place is really first place for losers. Prove you really are the best in the village at jigsaw puzzles by coming along to our challenge evening on Saturday, April 14 at 7pm in the Church Hall on Lower Street. Each team has an identical jigsaw puzzle to do in a limited time with only a ticking clock for company. OK, maybe a bit of friendly banter too, and the odd act of sabotage, but otherwise it’s all down to you. Come with family and friends as a team of up to six, or turn up and make up a scratch team on the night. Tickets in advance are £4 for adults and £2.50 for children under-12; all tickets are an extra £1 each at the door on the night. Light refreshments will be served and we’ll be having a raffle to raise funds for our Millennium Green. We face some significant costs this year for yet more tree surgery to improve safety and ambience on the green – your support for this event is vital and much appreciated. For tickets, call in at the community shop or call: 07578 552324 See you there!
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NEWS COWSLIP TEA Saturday, April 21, 2-4.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Burstall IP8 3DU Come and have afternoon tea or a cream tea among the cowslips in the churchyard (or indoors) St Mary’s has an amazing show of cowslips and other wild flowers.
SPROUGHTON FAMILY DISCO
Book, plant and cake stalls. Parking available.
Tithe Barn, Lower Street, Sproughton Friday, May 11, 7-10pm (Beer Festival Eve)
NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT AT SPROUGHTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Festival bar, soft drinks, barbecue, tuck shop, Riches Roadshow Entry by ticket: adults and children 50p Tickets available from: Sproughton Parish Council, 24 Church Crescent, Sproughton Brought to you with the help of many and Sproughton Parish Council
ELECTORAL REVIEW OF BABERGH: NEW DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS Due to the outstanding fundraising efforts of Sproughton Church of England Primary School’s Parents Association, along with donations from local villagers Ros and Simon Lavington and a locality grant awarded by Councillor Christopher Hudson, pupils at Sproughton Primary School have their longawaited outdoor adventurous play equipment. It has already transformed outdoor play, and will hopefully provide many years of outdoor fun. Many thanks to everyone in the community who has supported the parents’ association fundraising events by donating, baking cakes, buying raffle tickets and running stalls, from all the children and staff. Headteacher Sharon Cashen Dear Editor, Re. your article on p4 of the March issue, I was relieved to hear that I am not the only dog owner in Sproughton who has been outraged over the past few months at one or more irresponsible dog walkers who think it’s ok to leave their dog waste on the footpaths and along the verges. I have found that over the past two-three months there has been a lot of dog waste left on the other side of the village, coming from the Millennium Green and going under the bridge towards the little bridge over the Mill Pond. I have had many walks where I have had to use six or seven pooh bags to pick up the poop which had left on the verges. I too was annoyed and angry as it gives all of us dog owners a bad reputation, as well as being an eyesore and a potential health hazard. I hope that the person or persons responsible read your articles and change their ways. In the meantime, I will continue to pick up other people’s dog waste as I don’t want to walk past it day by day. Let’s all do our bit for the environment and try and be responsible dog owners! Another outraged and responsible Sproughton dog owner
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The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published new draft recommendations on the future of electoral arrangements for Babergh District Council. A public consultation runs until April 30 on the commission’s new draft recommendations on revised ward boundaries across Babergh District Council. You can view the commission’s new draft recommendations at www.lgbce. org.uk where you can find interactive maps, a report and guidance on how to have your say. The commission hasn’t finalised its conclusions and invites representations on the new draft recommendations. The new draft recommendations for Babergh District Council propose a change in the ward boundary for Sproughton to be grouped with Pinewood and no longer with the rural communities of Burstall, Hintlesham, Chattisham, Copdock & Washbrook, Belstead and Wherstead. Everyone is encouraged to contact the commission whether you support them or wish to propose alternative arrangements by April 30. Representations can be made: • Through the interactive consultation portal where you can explore the maps of the recommendations, draw your own boundaries and supply comments at: https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk • By email to: reviews@lgbce.org.uk • Or in writing to: Review Officer (Babergh), Local Government Boundary Commission for England, 14th Floor, Millbank Tower, Millbank, London SW1P 4QP This will be the last opportunity to influence the commission’s recommendations before they are finalised. You are therefore encouraged to get in touch and have your say. Sproughton Parish Council will consider its response at the parish council meeting to be held on April 11. Parish Clerk Sue Frankis pc@sproughton.suffolk.gov.uk / 01473 463852
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NEWS SUFFOLK ENERGY-FROM-WASTE FACILITY Want more Suffolk energy-from-waste facility news? You can now sign up for our twice-yearly e-newsletter. The e-newsletter is packed full of news, from how much waste we have processed to visitors we have welcomed on site. If you would like to receive these then sign up at: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/suffolkefwnewsletter Paper copies of the newsletter are available on request by calling 01473 839149 or emailing: suffolkefw@sita.co.uk If you would like to keep in touch more regularly, Suffolk energy-fromwaste is now tweeting site updates and tips on how to reduce, reuse and recycle your waste; follow us on Twitter @suffolkefw.
Spring shut downs The site will be undergoing routine cleaning and maintenance between April 15 and May 14. Cleaning and maintenance takes place twice a year to ensure the integrity and longevity of the facility. During this planned shutdown, and for the first time since we began operation, the turbine will have a minor service and the superheaters in the boiler will be replaced in part. There will be extra contractors on site, but there should be no impact on the local community.
SUEZ Communities Trust The Suez Communities Trust provides funding to projects that improve community life and the natural environment. It distributes money donated by SUEZ recycling and recover UK, although it is independent and has its own board, which decides which projects to support. Funding is available for projects within a three-mile radius of the Suffolk energy-from-waste site and applications can be made online. If you know a project that could be deserving of the funding please visit: www.suezcommunitiestrust.org.uk If you have any queries please contact the facility on: 01473 839149
THE DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH The pub continues to go from strength to strength and as such we are now open five days a week, from Wednesday to Sunday. March saw the start of the events diary in the pub with a host of interesting and varied events, including a quiz, live music, cookery demonstration and a charity fundraising evening. April continues in the same vein with the following events: Wednesday, April 4: The Duke of Marlborough Quiz Wednesday, April 11: The Offton & Willisham Carpet Bowls Club Presentation Dinner Wednesday, April 18: An Open Mic evening for budding local talent Wednesday, April 23: Music Hall Evening with Maggie and Stan. Lots of choruses to join in with, so bring your voices, have a drink and a good old-fashioned sing song, 7.30pm, free admission. Thursday nights continue with pizza night, the perfect way to spend the evening with family and friends, either in the pub or enjoying the outside terrace garden.
The chef, Richard, continues to receive rave reviews for his menus. Booking is always recommended so as not to be disappointed. He uses many local suppliers for his meat, fish and vegetables, helping the local economy as well as ensuring we have the highest quality ingredients. We are always open to suggestions, so if you have a favourite meal that you would like to see featured on the menu then please do speak to us and we will do our level best to incorporate it. The Marlborough Suite, as well as operating as a fantastic restaurant, is also the perfect space for a private function. Please speak to Kevin if you are planning an event and he will be happy to help you organise your special celebration. The pub is also a great place to stop off for refreshments now that the nicer weather is here, and many are back on their bicycles or venturing out on foot to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside. The light lunch menu is available from Wednesday to Saturday from noon to 3pm and includes many firm favourite dishes. If you have a big occasion you’d like to celebrate, simply fancy meeting up with a friend, or you’d like to get away from the home office for a couple of hours, the pub welcomes you to spend some time in its charming building. For all the latest news from the Duke of Marlborough, please follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/marlboroughsomersham, on Twitter @DukeOfMarl or visit: www.thedukeofmarlborough.com 01473 831283 / enquiries@thedukeofmarlborough.com
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NEWS SnOasis PARISH ALLIANCE (SPA)
HAGGARS OF SPROUGHTON
In the autumn of 2016, Onslow Suffolk Ltd put in an application to Mid Suffolk District Council for SnOasis Reserved Matters to be considered – Planning Application no. 4494/16.
Some years ago I was asked about the Haggar family. I looked at the tithe map of 1837 and found that a J Haggar resided at Hurdle Makers Hill, Hadleigh Road, near the Burstall turn off, but the buildings are no longer there. They were pulled down in the 1960s/70s.
Full details can be found at: www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning It is important to be aware that this is not a renewal of the original planning approval for SnOasis, which remains in place. Reserved Matters cover the detail of such topics as design, appearance, transport, drainage and ecological mitigation. Our questions and comments about Reserved Matters were summarised in a document which was submitted to MSDC in the summer as the comments from the SPA and all it’s member parishes, giving the comments extra weight because they come from a significant number of local communities, representing over 11,000 registered voters. The SPA member parishes are Baylham, Barham, Bramford, Claydon and Whitton, Great Blakenham, Little Blakenham, Needham Market, Nettlestead and Somersham.
From 1883, Kellys Seth Haggar was a hay rake maker. A Mr Haggar rang hand bells in the 1920s. In the Kellys of 1975, JC Gordon Haggar lived at 43 High Street, and John C was a parish councillor in 1946 and lived at Carlton, High Street. According to the Evening Star of February 20, 1960, JC Jordan Haggar built a replica of Friston Hill. In a copy of the Sproughton Parish Burial Ground records there is a note that the map of the area where the burial ground is, was drawn from a map which JC Gordon Haggar drew in 1944. On May 19, 1828, George, son of John and Letitia Haggar was baptised. Mr FJC Haggar was on the local Coronation Committee of May 12, 1937.
The SPA recently held a meeting with BMSDC Planning to find out the latest position on Reserved Matters. It was confirmed that there is no date planned for the application to be considered by the Planning Committee and there are still several major issues where information is still required or where the technical experts have not yet made their comments. These include wildlife and the environment, transport and drainage.
In the Guardian paper dated December 12,1988 there is a piece about a Reginald Haggar born in Ipswich, who died on December 4, 1988 aged 82 years.
It was also confirmed that the station in Great Blakenham is no longer being considered as part of the plan and that public transport for the development would take the form of shuttle buses from Stowmarket station. If you would like to comment on this or any other matter relating to Reserved Matters, the Planning Committee has said that, because of the unusual scale and nature of the application, they are still accepting comments.
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The SPA also asked if the developer could provide more detailed information about their responses to the comments made by the SPA last year on the application. Planning agreed to forward this request and we await their response. We remain committed to highlighting the issues of concern to residents and will use every opportunity to press for the best result for our community. As part of this process, we are meeting with Planning on a regular basis. For further information, please email SPA Clerk Janet Gobey: snoasispa@icloud.com SnOasis Parish Alliance Chairman Steve Plume
BELSTEAD VILLAGE MONTHLY MARKETS A market is set to take place in Belstead Village Hall from 9am-noon on the first Saturday of every month – starting on Saturday, April 7 – to raise vital funds to support refurbishment of the kitchen and ladies toilet. With an extensive range of tables, a raffle and refreshments, the market is the perfect place to meet with friends for a chat over a cuppa and a piece of cake while supporting this essential local amenity. You can also support Macmillan who will have a table laden with homemade goodies for sale. If you can sew, make or create and would like to hire a table (£10) please contact: 07981 335859 / market@belsteadvillage.co.uk
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The New General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) comes into force in May 2018. This means that it can no longer be assumed that a particular resident wants to receive an email from Burstall Village Hall Committee. It will be necessary to register positively if you wish to receive our messages in your inbox. The Village Hall Committee will only send emails on matters relating to the hall and the village. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose. In order that we comply with GDPR please email me if you would like to remain on our contacts list: ann.burchnall@gmail.com This is necessary to continue to receive updates even though you may do so at present. If I do not hear from you I will take it you no longer wish to be on our email list. Ann Burchnall
SPROUGHTON SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLUB Two or three years ago I bought a pair of snow boots and eagerly waited to use them. Earlier this year I tried them on only to find I had a swollen foot, but a son gladly accepted them. I was disappointed when we had the recent heavy snow, but pleased I had an excuse not to venture outdoors as I was very unsteady on my feet. I do not intend to buy any more boots, so you can’t blame me for any future periods of snow. I hope to see most club members at the AGM on April 18. John Bates
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SPROUGHTON COMMUNITY SHOP: Something for Everyone Thanks to our loyal volunteers, the community shop remained open during the severe weather at the start of March. We were pleased to welcome extraordinary numbers of customers, often wanting basic supplies such as milk and bread. We saw residents who had never set foot in the shop before and we hope you’ll be visiting us more often! Luckily we managed to obtain extra items from our suppliers and seldom ran out of essentials. During the same period even the local Co-op occasionally had an empty milk shelf. With the help of neighbours, we tried to keep an eye on elderly housebound Sproughton residents during the snowy days. The photo shows Claire Palfrey delivering supplies by sledge from the shop to an elderly couple in Church Crescent. Well done, Claire, and well done others who lent a helping hand.
Our customers are getting used to the new shop opening time of 9am on Mondays to Fridays. Weekend times remain unaltered: sorry for the mistake in last month’s In Touch. Business does not seem to have suffered from our later opening time, while the getting-up time of our early-morning volunteers has become much more relaxed. Crawling out of bed at 6am on a dark and cold morning used to be quite bracing! For the last two months we have been getting our fresh cakes from a new supplier, Jill Booth from the café at The Shed on High Street. Jill bakes daily on the premises. She has been supplying us three times each week with cakes, sponges, brownies, cheese scones and other goodies. Come and try them! As I write this article the weather is still chilly. Hopefully by the time you read this we’ll all be enjoying a warmer April. Happy Easter to you, from all the shop volunteers! We have Easter gifts and eggs of all kinds. Simon Lavington (volunteer)
A SANDWICH FOR ALL SEASONS A lot of us, including myself, take sandwiches for granted. A piece of meat, a hunk of cheese, held together by two pieces of buttered bread, and that’s it. In all its simplicity, that’s it. Pretty much. But, to expand on simplicity from time to time doesn’t hurt; a little change in life saves one from boredom. There are no hard and fast rules to sandwich making, just don’t be afraid to deviate and go where no man has gone before. I love the idea of a sandwich as a casual main course, a finger food most of the time, common at casual gatherings and stand-up buffets. Then, there is the hot sandwich on a French baton, au jus and so delectable a fork is needed for the optimum savoury experience. Here is my idea of a great sandwich for any occasion, and all seasons. Just gather a few utensils and let the construction begin! For four normal appetites 2 frying pans 1 pack of two uncooked French Batons (about 10” each) 2tbsp vegetable oil for cooking at high heat 1-2 garlic cloves, minced 350-400g leftover roast beef, shredded or sliced OR 2-3 cheap cuts of beef or steak, about ¾-1” thick 5ml beef bouillon concentrate (like Bovril) Worcestershire sauce to taste Cracked black pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 long mild red pepper, cut in strips 1 large onion, cut into thin rings 2-3 sundried tomatoes (packed in oil), quartered 2tbsp olive oil (or use the oil the tomatoes were packed in) A sprinkling of red-hot pepper (optional) 2 small pkgs mozzarella cheese, grated or sliced OR Mild cheddar cheese, grated or sliced, or any other cheese you prefer
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Prepare the bread and heat the oven according to instructions, but do not bake yet. In one pan, quickly sauté garlic to flavour the oil. For leftover beef, slice it into strips or shred it, and quickly toss in the hot oil. Add a bit of bouillon concentrate and toss it evenly. Don’t use too much! Add a little hot water to smooth out, but don’t boil the beef! Add a shake or two of Worcestershire sauce, and cracked pepper to taste. Separate the meat from the liquid, keeping both components heated. If starting from raw beef, sauté the garlic as before, then quickly sear the meat on both sides, turn down the heat and cook until the centre is done to your liking. Remove from heat, and on a clean cutting board slice diagonally into ¼” thick strips. In the saucepan juices, add the bouillon, a little water, Worcestershire sauce and cracked black pepper. Keep hot, but don’t boil away. If more jus is desired, add a little more bouillon and water to the meat pan juices. Shove the bread into the oven and bake until done. In pan number two, sauté the garlic, red pepper, onion, add the sundried tomatoes and hot red pepper if desired. Cook only until transparent and soft, then place a lid over it to retain the juices. When the bread is ready, cut down one side of each, then on a platter, fill the bottom with meat and drizzle a spoonful of meat juices. Top that with the vegetables and a bit of their juices, and finally, top with cheese. Place under the grill of the oven for a minute or two, only until it’s melted. Slice each baton in half, or in 2-3” pieces. Then serve with a dill gherkin on the side, and either potato crisps (the healthy kind) or potato salad. Reserve some juices to be served alongside, and condiments such as horseradish or mustard to complement. Enjoy! Remember, most, if not all, ingredients can be found at Sproughton Community Shop, The Shop with Something for Everyone! Mary Bright Basan Questions or comments? Email me at: mbb.101@hotmail.com
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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS HORIZON THEATRE PRESENTS BETTE & JOAN BY ANTON BURGE With Petra Risbridger as Bette Davis and Jayne Lindill as Joan Crawford, directed by Philip Steward. One of the greatest rivalries in the history of show business is portrayed with humour, wit and affection. Once grande dames of Hollywood, by 1962 Bette Davis and Joan Crawford were in danger of becoming has-beens. Then an opportunity came along to appear together in a new movie called Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? Bette & Joan depicts the two stars, in adjacent dressing room, between takes on the set of Baby Jane. While Joan manages her anxiety by lacing her Pepsi with vodka and signing photographs for her beloved fans, Bette chain-smokes and muses on her love life and her ability to pick a decent script, never a decent man. Behind the bitching and practical jokes we see each woman’s insecurities and regrets, and their rivalry is revealed to be underpinned by a grudging respect as they attempt to identify their new roles in life as well as in their careers.
BURSTALL WI For our second meeting of 2018, Burstall WI welcomed Horry Parsons with his fascinating and entertaining stories behind the building of Bury Cathedral’s Millennium tower. In March we were joined by Evie Edwards who made her boccia Paralympic debut in Rio 2016. Evie gave an inspirational insight to her experience with some members choosing to have a go during a fun demonstration. In April members will have the opportunity to hear about the adventures of Lynne Ready and her friend Marilyn Bartrup who decided to have a ‘pensioner’s gap year’ and travel the world. Members have been working on the ‘little house’ blocks found at a jumble sale that are being used to create a quilt. The blocks have been hand sewn, quilted and are presently being put together. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm in Burstall Village Hall. In Addition, Burstall WI offers a monthly book club, craft group and an occasional lunch out. We are a lively group of ladies of all ages and welcome new members. For more details please contact Ann Day: 01473 652619 / annfday@gmail.com
Horizon Theatre will donate a portion of ticket sales for this production to Woolverstone Wish at Ipswich Hospital: www.woolverstonewish.org.uk Follow Horizon Theatre on Facebook and Twitter: @suffolkhorizon Each performance starts at 7.45pm: Felixstowe: Wednesday, April 18 – Orwell Hotel, Hamilton Road, Felixstowe IP11 7DX Hadleigh: Friday, April 20 – Hadleigh Ansell Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh IP7 5DL Shotley*: Wednesday, April 25 – Shotley Village Hall, The Street IP9 1LX Shotley: Thursday, April 26 – Shotley Village Hall Sproughton: Friday, April 27 – Sproughton Church Hall, Lower Street, Sproughton IP8 3AA * Horizon Theatre will donate a portion of ticket sales for the Shotley performances to the Shotley Pier restoration project. Booking: www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/229169 Contact: 07864 084423 / jaynelindill2@btinternet.com
BRAMFORD COMPUTER CLUB Owing to the Easter Holidays, we will not meet until Wednesday, April 18 (10am-noon), but will then meet on Monday, April 23 (7.30-9.30pm) and again on Wednesday, April 25. Membership for the academic year is £1, and then £2 per each two-hour session. Broadband and refreshments are available. There is no set programme; we are here to help you to get the most out of your computer. Why not give us a try?
COUNTRY WALKS We hope that the April weather will improve so that we may enjoy our walks in the countryside. Weather permitting, we will meet at the church on Sunday, April 8 at 2pm and go for a local walk. On Tuesday, April 17 we leave the church at 10am and go to Holywells Park for a walk. When the weather improves we will go further afield and enjoy the country or sea air. D Bradbury
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JIGSAW SPROUGHTON If you are looking for childcare for children between the ages of two years and school age either now or in the future please give us a call and we will do our best to help with days and sessions that you require. Jigsaw has a lovely outside area and we offer lots of fun exciting activities for the children with our highly qualified and experienced staff. Jigsaw is open from 8am-3.30pm each weekday during the term time. You are very welcome to use your ‘Golden Ticket’ with us and your three and fouryear-old funding or 30 hours funding if you are eligible. Please give us a call on 01473 745716 and ask for Rosemary or Sharon, email info@jigsawsproughton.org.uk or visit: www.jigsawsproughton.org.uk You can also follow us on Facebook.
SPROUGHTON CE PRIMARY SCHOOL Sproughton CE School is rated ‘good’ by OFSTED, and our school is popular and oversubscribed. We currently have vacancies on our governing body and would like to hear from members of the community who could bring a variety of skills and experience to the role. If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a school governor of this thriving local school please contact the present chair of governors – revannettes@aol.com – or the headteacher – sps.admin@btconnect.com – both of whom will be happy to discuss the role of school governor and how this contributes to the life and running of the school.
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SCHOOLS / SPORT CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL Despite the snow putting an unfortunate and unavoidable stop to teaching and learning for a few days, the month of March was extremely busy for staff and students with various trips, visits and activities taking place. On March 15, a group of Year 8 students took part in the BBC’s annual School Report Day. The school has been participating in this event since 2008 and students spent the day planning, researching and interviewing staff and students, before writing articles which are featured on a dedicated online news website. This project offers great opportunities for all of those taking part, while offering everyone else a fascinating snapshot into life at Claydon High School. Mrs LovellBrown, English teacher and organiser of the event, said: “I was really impressed by the dedication shown by students on the day. Every single article was produced from scratch and to a 2pm deadline, which was a tough challenge. The students continue to impress me with their enthusiasm for developing their media literacy skills and producing their own stories about subjects that matter to them. Please visit our news page at www.claydonhigh.co.uk to read reports produced on the day.” On Monday, March 19, the art department held an exhibition featuring work from our Key Stage 3 students alongside work from Key Stage 2 students at our feeder primary schools. Students, teachers and parents/carers were invited along to view the colourful and talented work on display, which included some cityscape pictures from Witnesham Primary School, mixed media portraits, Fauve landscapes from our Year 7 and 8 students and much more.
The children are all enjoying a well-earned break for Easter. They had a busy term with Stay & Play week, our Easter Eggstravaganza, Mother’s Day and lots of craft work. We hope they got lots from the Easter Bunny. We have lots planned for the summer term, with lots of expectation for warm sunny weather to enjoy playing in the garden. As we are now open throughout each of the school holidays we will have the option to take children up to five years old for additional sessions during these weeks, subject to availability. The next bookings are for May half term (Tuesday, June 29 to Friday, June 1) and the summer holidays (Wednesday, July 25 to Tuesday, September 4). Please contact the administration assistant for more details. Don’t forget that from September 2017 the government are introducing an additional 15 hours funding for working parents of three and four year olds. This means that parents who both earn the equivalent of 16 hours at National Minimum Wage (£115.20 per week) or more per week and less that £100,000 per year (or just one carer if a single parent) will be eligible to claim up to 30 hours of funding. You can register at Childcare Choices to see if you are eligible and also register for the Government Childcare Vouchers Scheme. If you are using the 30 hours you must provide us with the 30-hour code (given once registered) and your national insurance number. Once we have checked these details you can book sessions (subject to availability).. If you would like an application form or any further information please contact Lisa Read: admin@claydonpreschool.co.uk / 01473 831648
SPROUGHTON BOWLS CLUB There is light at the end of the tunnel! After what seems to have been an extra long winter lay-off the 2018 outdoor bowling season is nearly here.
During the month of March we had two trips to universities. A group of Year 9 students visited Cambridge University on March 22 to tour their Gonville and Caius Colleges, meet staff and students and join them for lunch, before heading out to Cambridge Arts Theatre in the afternoon to watch their production of The Jungle Book. On March 27 a group of Year 11 French students visited the University of Reading for a GCSE French Student Conference run by PiXL. The interactive and motivational revision conference was designed to encourage and support students to be ‘exam ready’, equipping them with a range of strategies and techniques which will maximise their exam performance and achievement in all four language skills.
After months of very hard work, the clubhouse, surrounds and green at Sproughton will be in top condition to welcome everyone out of hibernation on Saturday, April 21 when our president, June Laws will officially open the green. This will be followed by a competition for the first silverware of the year with the Sheila Herring Trophy drive. Following this on Sunday, April 22 we have the Club Blocks Competition for the SG Mee Cup.
We have also had two Maths Challenge events, as well as celebrating British Science Week. We will update you further with the results of these activities in the next edition.
We then have friendlies against Copdock & Washbrook (home) on April 24, Woodbridge (away) on April 25 and East Bergholt (home) on April 26 before the league season gets properly under way on Monday, April 30.
Time is flying by and we are now in the Easter holidays with only one more term left in this academic year! We have lots to look forward to when we return, including rehearsals for our forthcoming production of Madagascar in June. The cast has been announced and students are very excited. More information will follow, but if you would like to be involved in sponsoring our show, please contact Nikki McGuinnes: nmcguinness@claydonhigh.com
In other news, on February 17, 18 club members attended the Ipswich & District Federation annual dinner and presentation of trophies at Copdock Best Western Hotel. Not only did we collect trophies for winning Divisions C and G in the two wood triples leagues, but John Tyler’s team also scooped the Denny ‘Victor Ludorum’ Cup for the team with the best record across all seven divisions. Above we see our very happy club president juggling with the silverware!
If you would like to visit the school and see us in action, please come along to one of our open mornings. The next one is on Monday, April 23. Please telephone my PA, Mrs J Saunders, on 01473 836110 to book a place. Headteacher Maéve Taylor
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The following weekend we travelled to Southwold for our final indoor friendly against Sole Bay. Despite the home club having suffered a break-in the previous night, we were treated to a most enjoyable afternoon’s bowling which was followed by the traditional fish and chip dinner. Many thanks to all at Sole Bay for your hospitality and for making the afternoon a successful one. For more information about our club and for full details of results and fixtures visit: www.sproughtonbowlsclub.com
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CHURCH NEWS THE NORTH SAMFORD BENEFICE Sproughton with Burstall, Copdock with Washbrook and Belstead & Bentley with Tattingstone For parish queries please contact:
NORTH SAMFORD CHURCHES BABY AND TODDLER GROUP Sproughton Church Hall, Monday in term time, 9.30-11.30am Babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers welcome with a parent, grandparent or carer to enjoy toys, interactive story, songs, drinks and a healthy snack. Suggested donation £2 per family.
The Rev Annette Shannon The Rectory, Glebe Close, Sproughton IP8 3BQ revannettes@aol.co.uk / 01473 807674
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WILL YOU DIE IN THE WILDERNESS? Lent is a time of preparation before Easter. Some people observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, self denial and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to set aside time for reflection on Jesus Christ (His suffering, sacrifice, life, death, burial and resurrection – the key moments of redemption). During the six weeks of self examination people typically give up something – a habit such as smoking or watching TV; or a food or drink, maybe sweets, chocolate, alcohol. Some Christians also establish a more thorough routine of Bible reading and prayer to draw closer to God. The significance of this 40-day period of Lent is based upon two episodes of spiritual testing in the Bible: the 40 years of wilderness wandering by the Israelites; and the Temptations of Jesus after 40 days fasting in the wilderness. The first of these reflect the attitude of a whole nation. Having miraculously escaped from Pharoah’s clutches, they are not grateful for their freedom. They moan about their lot, complaining to their leader Moses that there is insufficient food and water and it’s his fault they are in this predicament. They also rubbish the gift of freedom and a new life given them by God, and while Moses is away up the mountain talking to God on their behalf, they set up their own image of a golden calf to replace God in their lives. As a consequence they all die in the wilderness and don’t inherit the land promised to them by God through Abraham. In the second story Jesus is tempted after 40 days fasting in the wilderness. The temptations are: Gratify your physical needs and desires. Turn these stones into bread, then you won’t be so hungry. Possessions and power. “All these kingdoms of the world I will give you if you bow down and worship me.” Pride. Look at me, I am somebody special, a celebrity. We know from the Bible that Jesus resisted these temptations, obeyed God and survived the wilderness. Reflecting on these stories, I thought how timeless are the truths described here. A world that has been given freedom and a promise of Heaven has largely forgotten God, replaced by a graven self image, and moans about its lot to its leaders. Hardships and shortages of everything from food and clean water to health and old age provision and education to name but a few. Individual citizens fall prey to the triple temptations of gratifying their physical needs and desires; wanting possessions and power; and pride and celebrity. Everyday in the media we see much evidence of these temptations working out in individual and corporate lives – often pursued with a ruthlessness that treats others callously and with disdain. Like those Israelites in the wilderness long ago, they disobeyed God, replaced Him with a graven image and lost their inheritance of an eternal homeland. There is a lot to ponder as Lent draws to a close. Peter Day (Reader) Contact The Rev Annette Shannon: 01473 807674 Easter Messy Church Thursday, April 12, Bentley Village Hall, 10am-1pm for all ages Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free (donations welcome).
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Weddings Samuel Whitworth and Kayleigh Grimes, Copdock Bentley Home Communions, 10am Bentley Mothers’ Prayers Bentley Coffee and Company, 10am Burstall Community Lunch, 12.30pm Copdock Morning Market, 10am Burstall APCM Bentley Mothers’ Prayers Messy Church, Bentley Village Hall, 10am-1pm Sproughton APCM Sproughton Monthly Market, 10am Bentley Healing Service Bentley APCM Copdock Home Communions, 10am Bentley Mothers’ Prayers Burstall Cowslip Tea, 2-4.30pm Sproughton Beetle Drive, 7.30pm Copdock APCM, 7.30pm, Church Room Bentley Mothers’ Prayers Tattingstone APCM
SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE Sunday, April 1 / Easter Day 8am Copdock 9.30am Burstall 10am Copdock 10am Belstead 10am Bentley 10am Tattingstone 11am Sproughton
Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion
Sunday, April 8 9.30am Sproughton 9.30am Burstall 10am Copdock 10am Bentley 6pm Tattingstone
Croissant Church Family Service Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong
Sunday, April 15 9.30am Burstall 10am Copdock 10am Tattingstone 10am Bentley 11am Sprougton
Holy Communion Simply Sunday Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion
Sunday, April 22 8am Sproughton 9.30am Burstall 10am Copdock 10am Tattingstone 10am Bentley 11am Sproughton
Holy Communion Matins Holy Communion Family@Church Holy Communion Family & Friends
Sunday, April 29 10am Belstead
Benefice Communion
Please submit church letters and copy for the May edition of In Touch to Hayley Purnell by April 4: northsamfordbenefice@gmail.com
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CHURCH NEWS SOMERSHAM BAPTIST CHURCH Fake News or Good News We know more than ever just how important it is today to check our sources. That is exactly what Lee Strobel did when his wife unexpectedly became a Christian. As legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, he tracked down experts in history, archaeology and manuscript studies. He questioned them as to the reliability of the New Testament manuscripts, as well as evidence for Jesus outside the Bible. He asked is there any reason to consider that the resurrection of Jesus was an actual event? He was shocked by the answers and as a result came faith! His personal investigation into the evidence for Jesus became a best-selling book, The Case for Christ, and just recently a gripping film has been released which retells the story of his investigation. If you would like to see it for yourselves we are showing the film in various homes in the area between Easter and Pentecost. Just drop me a line for more details.
We would also like to record our thanks for the faithful service of two who have died this year and entered into their eternal inheritance, purchased for them by Jesus: Doris Salmon and Bernard Mayhew who both served the Church faithfully over many years. You are welcome to join our regular meetings of worship and fellowship. Sunday 10-10.30am: Prayer and Share 10.45-11.15am: Bible Study (Communion on the first Sunday) 11.30am-12.30pm: Worship Service Refreshments are served between meetings; come when you can and leave when you want. Weekdays at the Chapel Lunch and Listen: Thursday, April 5, noon Friends and Neighbours: 7.45pm (no meeting in April) CONTACTS Pastor Mark Newcombe 01473 831940 / 07958 830103 m.newcombe940@btinternet.com
Many thanks to Kevin and the team at the Duke of Marlborough for being such good hosts to our Life Explored course. It was well worth running; I hope all who attended were encouraged and have a more positive view of God as good, trustworthy, generous, liberating, fulfilling, life-giving and joyful.
Edwin Mayhew: 01473 658100 Baptist Chapel, Chapel Lane, Somersham IP8 4QE Facebook: somershambaptistchurchsuffolk
VILLAGE CONTACTS LIST
Details for organisations and activities in Sproughton Allotments
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Parish Council
Sue Frankis (clerk)
Almshouses (Cooper Trust)
Ken Sheppard
01473 743122
Parish Council Chairman
Simon Curl
01473 747114
Badminton Club
June Jackaman Jean Mardon
01473 745246 01473 461568
Parochial Church Council
Jan Hart (sec)
01473 740434
Burial Ground
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
PFMC Lunch Club
Damian Lavington David Barnes
01473 809512 07901 602021
Bowls Club Chairman
David Biggs
01473 748848
Quilters
Julie Hodges
01473 226004
Brownies
Debra Last
01473 741773
Ramblers
Doreen Bradbury
01473 210008
Carpet Bowls Club
Bob Jones
01473 744093
01473 740629
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Reading Room and Caretaker’s House Charity
Gwen Moore
Children’s Play Area Church Hall Booking
Jill Quadling
01473 464336
Senior Citizens Club
John Bates
01473 743476
01473 747768
Sports & Social Club
Mrs G Studd
01473 747017
Community Shop Craft Group
Julie Hodges
01473 226004
Sproughton CEVC Primary School Sharon Cashen (head) 01473 742182
Football Club
Mrs G Studd
01473 747017
Suffolk Guides
June Webb
01473 742778
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Tennis Club
John Tallent
01473 402307
01473 745716
Footpath Warden
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Rosalind Lavington
01473 463852
Jigsaw Pre-school
Rosemary Laflin
Tithe Barn Bookings
Sue Frankis
01473 463852
Millennium Green Trust
Ken Seager 01473 741410 07578 552324 / keseager@sky.com
Tower Captain (church bells)
Ralph Earey
01473 743812
Tree Warden
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Toddler Group
Annette Shannon
Village History Recorder
Doreen Bradbury
01473 210008
01473 807674
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