In Touch News with Bramford November 2019

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR

NEWS

There’s an elderly gent I see almost every day walking very, very slowly from the local supermarket carrying the same small plastic bag. I say ‘gent’ because he’s always ‘properly’ dressed in a suit and tie. I like to think he would have worn a hat in his younger days. I wish he still did.

His clothes may have seen better days, but there’s a curious dignity about him.

He doesn’t appear to make any effort to engage with others, barely lifting his gaze from the path as he proceeds. Nobody stops to speak to him and, despite my curiosity, neither have I. I’ve smiled and mumbled good morning on one or two occasions, but he has never responded. It may be that he didn’t hear me, but it seems more deliberate than that, as if he’s either totally focused on the task in hand or is holding the world at arm’s length for some reason. If this is the case, and my instinct tells me it is, I respect his right to privacy.

However, I have created a whole lifestory for him. I think of him as Robert.

His wife Celia died several years ago and since then he has been brokenhearted and alone, locking out the world because the pain of her loss is his most precious possession. Celia is with him in everything he does, walking by his side each morning and straightening his tie before he leaves the house.

I worry about him too. If I don’t see him for a day or two, I start to panic. I have no idea where he lives or if he has anyone to look out for him. Thankfully he always turns up, but one day he won’t and he’ll never know how much I miss seeing him.

Isn’t it odd how strangers find their way into our hearts! Of course, many of us admire, even love movie stars, musicians and football players and look up to people we respect for one reason or another. We are often inspired by the actions of someone we may never meet, Greta Thunberg being a perfect example. It’s important, especially for children, to have role models but I don’t think we have to look very far to find them.

Every older person is just someone who was born before us, done most things before us in fact. Everyone has a story. All we have to do is stop to listen. I’m going to make one more attempt with Robert. Perhaps you can find someone who deserves a moment of your time.

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY At Bramford & District Social Club Sunday 10 November Open from noon-4.30pm with free admission Afternoon entertainment with Adam Harrod Ploughman’s lunches, tea, coffee and cakes Tickets (£6/£3) now on sale from the bar or from Helen on: 01473 743089 All welcome

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1st Bramford Brownies participated in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Wednesday 25 September, our third year to get involved.

We held a beetle drive and a draw and enjoyed tea, coffee and lots of cake.

We wish to thank all who baked cakes, donated draw prizes and attended. Great fun was had by all and we made £57.65 for this worthwhile charity.

Maggie Dakin, Brown Owl

SOMERSHAM CHURCH CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL Saturday 30 November, 10am-5pm Sunday 1 December, 11am-5pm Refreshments available Fully accessible with free admission and free car park

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Somersham Village Hall, Saturday 30 November, 2-4pm Free admission

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NEWS BRAMFORD PARISH COUNCIL

SUFFOLK ENERGY-FROM-WASTE

It seems the council is winding down a little after the hectic summer that saw the Joint Local Plan Consultation roll out and the loss of the bus route to and from Ipswich and Stowmarket.

Heritage Open Days 2019 On September 14 the Suffolk energy-from-waste facility opened its doors as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme. Residents in Suffolk were invited to see first-hand what happens to their household waste. The Heritage Open Days scheme is an annual week-long event (14-22 September) that sees a whole variety of buildings open their doors to celebrate heritage, community and history.

Councillors are still waiting for the opportunity to host a meeting with Suffolk County Council representatives and the bus company bosses if possible.

All is quite at present but we’ll keep seeking options for local residents as the roads surrounding Bramford become increasingly clogged with cars. And that’s before the majority of new housing is even built, let along occupied.

It appears the village will be without its Co-op store and post office throughout November as improvements are made to the building. Here’s hoping it won’t take too long as residents most reliant on the store are those who have already been adversely affected by the loss of the bus service.

Repairs to the Old School building continue at pace and some very painstaking work has been done on the stone plaques above the Parish Room door and on the wall facing the church, bringing the inscription back to its former glory and preserved for years to come.

Thanks to Kelvin Dakin for the images.

Visitors were able to speak to staff about the facility and how waste is managed in the county, visit the control room and visitor’s centre and sign up to guided tours of the facility. Over 100 people attended on the day to find out about the whole waste story in Suffolk and get up close and personal with the technology in operation. We had a great time spreading the word about the facility’s role in managing the county’s waste, and we’re already looking forward to the 2020 Heritage Open Day. Bee Hives at the energy-from-waste facility The Suffolk energy-from-waste facility is home to a large colony of bees, situated in our wildflower meadow.

Since their introduction to the site last summer, the colony has grown considerably – there are now more than 200,000 bees pollinating the local land. The on-site meadow is an ideal location for the colony and is now home to an additional two hives.

The bee hives are managed by a local beekeeper who last month invited staff from the facility to find out what goes on inside the hives. We swapped the hardhats and hi-vis jackets for beekeeping suits to get the chance to see the working bees in action. With bee populations in decline across the UK, we’re happy to provide a safe home to this colony.

Any questions?

If you have any queries about our operations, please do not hesitate to contact the facility: 01473 839149 / suffolkefw.uk@suez.com OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS To book a visit: 01473 839149 / suffolkefw.uk@suez.com Environment Agency: 0800 807 060 SUEZ Communities Trust: 01934 524013

Many people who use the meadows assume that it is still run by a mysterious ‘them’ and that ‘they’ should do more about it. I’m afraid that it is no longer run by the county council, but by a local charity that relies on funding from the parish council and on volunteers to do most of the work. If you want to be kept better informed about all of this, please go to our website and complete a members’ application form. See below for details.

Work on the meadows has been going on throughout the year, although there is not much new to report. Another 19 people signed up as members at the church fun day in July and we welcome them and any others who want to take a closer interest in what’s happening on your local meadows.

Looking after the River Gipping We are holding our AGM on Thursday 7 November in the Parish Room at 7.30pm.

Apart from the brief business of the AGM, we have a talk given by the Environment Agency (EA) who will explain how they care for our river.

If you want to join us please come along and if you have any questions to put to the EA, it might be helpful if you could let us know before the meeting.

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Some of the issues already raised with them are flooding, fish stocks, sewage disposal, allowing water to spill over the meadows and their overall responsibilities in respect of the Gipping as it affects us in Bramford.

The Flower Meadow You may have noticed that the flower meadow immediately behind the car park was partly seeded with wildflowers earlier this year. The plan is now to extend this with a mix of annuals and perennials and the site will be managed for us under contract for five years. The hope is to attract a lot more insects to help reverse the general decline in wildlife. Admittedly a small gesture, but we hope it will encourage others to take the step. Why not use a part of your garden to help?

Members Members and friends get four newsletters a year plus emails informing them of events or work parties. If you would like to be included in this, please sign up as a member or friend. It’s absolutely free of charge and you will be kept better informed.

Please go to www.bramfordopenspaces.onesuffolk.net or email me at: jeh@jolin.plus.com Chairman John Hooker

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NEWS

BRAMFORD BUS CUTS On Monday 19 August, more than 50 members of the public turned up at Bramford Parish Council for an extraordinary meeting to show their opposition to the local bus cuts to Ipswich and Stowmarket, in contrast to the No.9 and No.10 every 7-10 minutes and the 113 and 114 to Debenham and Diss and the 88 to Stowmarket, all along the Norwich Road route.

Bramford is now cut off from Claydon and Stowmarket, creating more isolation, especially for older people. Young people cannot afford to purchase or run cars. It was in May that a Climate Emergency Policy was agreed by Suffolk County Council and fewer cars and more buses should be the way ahead. When the new-build properties were built in Bramford (with more yet to come) we were told that there would be the possibility of more buses. Existing and new residents need a better service, not a disincentive by removing buses and bus timetables from bus stops. Is this a way to increase bus usage?

GIPPING VALLEY COUNTY & BLAKENHAM DISTRICT COUNCILLOR JOHN FIELD New Process for Speed Limit Changes All requests must now go through your county councillor. I will need to work with any person or parish council who wants a speed limit change and then to persuade an officer group it’s a good idea. They will produce a report which will go to the cabinet member, Counncillor Mary Evans, for a final decision.

Sizewell C – Response to Stage 4 Consultation On 24 September, the Cabinet agreed a response to EDF’s Stage 4 consultation for Sizewell C. They support the principle of nuclear technology, but do not currently have sufficient information to support the Sizewell C proposals.

The Liberal Democrat, Green and Independent group has called on the Cabinet to reject EDF’s proposals. Our concerns include: • Costs: the price per KWhr (without any subsidy) of offshore wind generated power is less than half what EDF is being guaranteed

You may have noticed in the East Suffolk Extra newspaper on Friday 20 September that “the councillors agreed to protest to cuts in bus services”, this being led by Woodbridge and Kesgrave Parish Councils who are to meet with Luke Barker, Transport Representative for Suffolk County Council, and First Bus.

• Environmental Impact: the site is within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB

Note there is now no bus service from Shafto Road/Bramford Road to Gable Corner, Bramford through to Stowmarket.

Budget Monitoring – Quarter One At the end of the first quarter, the county council is forecasting:

Let’s hope that Bramford can also show the same opposition to these cuts in bus services in contacting Suffolk County Council.

• A £1.2m base budget overspend due to rising costs for adult care, overspend on the Home-to-School transport budget, and an increase in the number of children in care who require specialist placements.

Bramford resident Mr Page

• Impact on the tourism industry • Lack of planning for nuclear waste disposal

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A £6.7m schools budget overspend due to an increase in children with complex Special Educational Needs, and the increased costs for transport to schools outside of Suffolk. The new special education placements within Suffolk which address some of this need will be too late for this financial year.

Mid Suffolk District Council Homelessness Excellent work is being done to reduce homelessness and an outreach worker has been employed to tackle rough sleeping. Universal Credit is having an adverse impact on dwelling arrears, but the council is providing help, not just taking draconian action.

Investments Our investment in CIFCO has so far lost capital value and suffered costs of £2.3 million, while Gateway 14 is down some £1.5 million. However, investment income is being achieved and capital values will we hope recover in time.

Environment and Climate Change Group We have held our first meeting exploring the issues with help from experts.

The areas for action to reduce Mid Suffolk’s carbon footprint and influence other organisations are considerable. The council has funded solar panels on council houses, but much is to be done. Discussion ranged from a move to battery or hydrogen powered council vehicles, through improved building insulation to planting trees. I will report as we make real progress.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) I am involved with the panel that is reviewing the CIL payment system. All has functioned reasonably to date, although requests for funds have been quite low. As the county accelerates work on schools, and providers like Rail Track swing into action, the cash outflow will rise dramatically from thousands to millions per bid.

There is therefore an issue about the fair distribution of CIL funds and just how we ensure critical items are built. The money must not be wasted on ‘nice to have’ things rather than those important to residents.

If you have any queries, please ring 07545 423808 or email: john.field@suffolk.gov.uk

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NEWS CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFE LINE Christmas Chocolate Bingo We are pleased to announce that we will be holding our Christmas themed Chocolate Bingo event on December 7 at Needham Market Community Centre. Tickets (adults £6, under-10s £4) are available from our Charity Shop in Needham Market or by calling 01449 760343 / 07974 424374. The ticket price will include a hot supper and dessert. We will also have our free ‘Guess the…’ competition, one for adults and one for children. All this together with our giant raffle with over 30 prizes makes it a great family night out.

New for this year A selection of very unusual LED Bottle Lights will be on sale in our Charity Shop from November 1 and will make great gifts for everyone. All are handmade so no two bottles will be the same and personalised items may be available for a small surcharge. Prices will start from as little as £3.99. Photos of different examples will be on our Facebook page.

Do you have a mobile phone you no longer use? We are looking for secondhand phones to take out to Belarus when we visit on the Father Frost Program immediately after Christmas. Phones that are unlocked are preferred, but all are welcome as we may be able to get them unlocked. Basic phones with big buttons are gratefully received by older people and more up to date internet enabled phones are great for the children who come over to the UK on group visits so they can keep in touch with their host families and new friends.

Elizabeth Parker 01449 760343 / enquiries@ccllmidsuffolk.org.uk www.ccllmidsuffolk.org.uk

SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM During the summer we experienced the theft of several cars that use keyless entry. Criminals are arming themselves with equipment which can receive the radio frequency emitted by the fob and send it to a second unit close to the car. This second unit then emits the same signal, fooling the car into believing the fob owner is within range, opening the doors and allowing the vehicle to be driven away without any need for a key or even the original fob.

Please visit our website for information to help prevent these crimes.

Operation Sceptre, the national week of action against knife crime, took place between 16 and 23 September. The operation highlights the risks that carrying a bladed weapon can bring, as well as targeting offenders who use and carry knives.

Officers recently undertook patrols and executed drug warrants at six Suffolk addresses. One of these resulted in £25,000 cash being seized. Eight people were arrested in connection with knife crime offences. Since March 2019 when the bins were last emptied, 1,427 items have been deposited in the amnesty bins. The Bin a Blade campaign was launched in Suffolk in 2011 and since then 24,283 bladed items have been deposited and destroyed.

You can report a number of non-urgent crimes online via: www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us You can also call the police on 101 to report crimes and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.

In an emergency, always call 999.

Keep safe and look after each other.

Kindest regards, PC Sarah George and PC Diane Porter

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SOMERSHAM AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY SHOP The Playing Field, Princes Gardens, Somersham /

01473 833416

OPENING TIMES Monday to Friday: 8am-6pm / Saturdays: 9am-1pm A COMMUNITY SHOP FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND RUN BY THE LOCAL COMMUNITY Work goes on apace at your community shop. Products change with the seasons and now we are looking forward to having winter warmers. Come and see what you can get to put in the store-cupboard in case bad weather catches up with us.

We aim to source much of our fresh produce locally, and to this end we have the freshest local eggs, vegetables, bread, cakes, pies, tomatoes and honey and we’re always looking to try other local products. Not only are locally produced foods delicious, they save on travel miles reducing the carbon footprint and supporting our local producers. We also promote reuse and recycling in the shop and are always happy to receive reusable carrier bags and egg boxes.

Our community shop is not only a place to purchase everyday goods that we need at home, although, of course, this is the main aim, but it is also a meeting place, a centre for our local community. Lucy recently organised a very successful Macmillan Coffee Morning in the shop which was very well-supported and Lucy says thanks to everyone who attended, made cakes and helped. An amazing £343 was raised for this worthwhile organisation.

In Coffee Corner we have our regular Tea & Chat meetings on the last Wednesday afternoon in the month between 2 and 4pm. There is also Petrolheads on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month, Knit and Natter every other Tuesday afternoon and now Meet-up Mondays each week at 10.30am. Wow, lots going on to give you a chance to meet with other people and do a bit of shopping at the same time.

We want everyone to benefit from the shop, so if you would like help with your shopping please get in touch with a member of our management team (listed below). Also the dry cleaners pick up on Tuesday afternoons and return the following Tuesday. Books to read in the winter evenings are available in the book exchange, and the village diary is filled with events taking place over the coming weeks – take a look and see what’s happening locally.

The village shop is a great hub for our local community and life would be poorer without it. Customers are essential to its ongoing development – no customers equals no shop – so we very much value our customers and welcome any suggestions you may have for ways to improve on what is already there. If you are really keen to be involved, we always need volunteers to help and the management committee would be happy to have new members as well – new people equals new ideas. So, lots of ways to be involved and to ensure our shop continues to be an excellent centre for our village life well into the future.

Management Team: Lucy Barrett – 831890; Sue Browne – 831321; Mary Carter; Stephen Bullard; Janet Hodge – 832296; Peter Jousiffe; Anne MacFadyen – 831288

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BRAMFORD & DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB WHAT’S ON IN NOveMBeR

71-73 The Street, Bramford IP8 4DX. Tel: 01473 745198

Sat 2nd Thurs 7th Sat 9th

AlAn WAde & RAlph MeyeR Quiz poppy AppeAl dAnce With Kevin BARRy

ReMeMBRAnce SundAy

Sun 10th

With ploughMAn’S luncheS And enteRtAinMent With AdAM hARRod

Thurs 14th clAiRvoyAnt night With StephAnie cARR

Sat 16 Thurs 21st Sat 23rd Sun 24th

RhythM RocKitS Quiz the A teAM Roy And fRiendS

Wed 27th

KARAoKe Bingo JAx & co Johnny cASh tRiBute

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JAM SeSSion fRoM 1pM. coMe And Join in

• Sunday lunches 12-3 pm • Thursday lunches 12-2pm • Bar meals Friday evenings • For all food enquiries please contact Suzi Q on 07824830152

REGULAR DARTS, CRIB, KARAOKE, POOL AND SNOOKER NIGHTS DURING THE WEEK. MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE NOW. We have a snooker room, pretty outside seating area and hot drinks available at the bar – so come and join us for coffee or beer.

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OUT & ABOUT THE GHOSTS OF MOOR END HOUSE On Saturday 23 November at 7.30pm, Offton and Willisham Village Hall (Lower Coney Grove, Offton IP8 4RA) is the venue for The Ghosts of Moor End House, an intriguing play by the talented Suffolk based theatre group Eyeswrite.

The synopsis reads: “Join a group of carol singers as they wander the streets of Dickensian London visiting the home of Mr Quibbs. Meet unsavoury Swindlebone, unfortunate Clapsaddle, preposterous Goodbody and the ridiculous Oliphant, among others, as they seek to solve the mysterious goings on at Moor End House and experience a Dickensian Christmas like no other!

Tickets are £10 and available from: 01473 658213 / 01379 873495

ST MARY’S CHURCH SOMERSHAM Christmas Concert with Pop Chorus Saturday 7 December at 7pm Tickets £7.50, including light refreshments Available from Somersham Village Shop or 01473 879263 / 01449 721039

BRAMFORD CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Saturday 30 November

FUN QUIZZES AT BRAMFORD CHURCH ROOM

If you are interested in having a table to sell your wares, please book though Beryl Sims: 01473 747979 Please leave a message if you are unable to speak to her.

Tables will be £8.

Our next quiz evenings are Thursdays 7 November and 5 December, starting at 7.30pm in Bramford Church Room.

Individuals and pairs are always welcome, or come as a table of four.

It’s still just £3 per person with food included.

Please reserve your table in advance as the number of tables we can accommodate is limited. All enquiries to David Thompson: 07711 388377

CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR Tithe Barn, Sproughton IP8 3AA Saturday 2 November, 10am- 4pm

BUMBLEBEE FUNDRAISING EVENT We are delighted to welcome Retired Metropolitan Police Detective Colin Sutton to Burstall Village Hall on Saturday 16 November, a fundraising event for Bumblebee Children’s Charity.

Colin Sutton is the retired Metropolitan Police detective who headed up the inquiry which led to the conviction of serial killer Levi Bellfield. Recently played by Martin Clues in Manhunt, the ITV drama based on his memoirs, we are delighted to welcome Colin to Burstall Village Hall on Saturday 16 November when he will present a talk about his career at 7.30pm and afterwards sign copies of his book.

Assigned to two of the most notorious British crime cases, he unrelentingly hunted killer Levi Bellfield and serial rapist Delroy Grant, putting both behind bars. He successfully led 30 murder investigations as a Detective Chief Inspector for 15 years and for three different police forces.

Tickets are £10 and include a glass of wine and light refreshments.

Numbers will be limited so please book early at: www.wonderful.org/appeal/thehive20192020-00e3fa6f

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In aid of St Elizabeth Hospice and Sproughton Community Shop Stalls will include handbags, jewellery, cards, Tropic skin care, homeware, gifts, draw, tombola and refreshments, plus much more.

FREE ENTRY – ALL WELCOME

PUZZLE NIGHT COMPETITION Somersham Village Hall from 6pm on Saturday 23 November Tickets from Pam: 01473 658047 / f.b.shephard@btinternet.com

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OUT & ABOUT BURSTALL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

BRAMFORD ART GROUP

The Christmas Bazaar in aid of St Mary’s Church Funds is on Saturday 23 November in Burstall Village Hall (IP8 3DP) from 10.30am-2pm.

Come alone to admire and purchase handcrafted Christmas gifts, cards, decorations and homemade cakes. We will have a cake stall, tombola, bric-a-brac and a raffle. You might even win a Christmas cake and a jar of sweets. There will be children’s activities, coffee and mince pies, and home-made soup and bread.

Come and have a coffee and a browse and stay for lunch.

Saturday 16 November from 10-11am (approximately) at Cherryfields, Gippingstone Road, Bramford. Cakes and refreshments will be on sale and there will also be a stall with greetings cards. A variety of jams and pickles will also be on sale for charity.

This is a great chance to come and chat in a friendly atmosphere and to meet fellow villagers. Why not give it a try?

ST MARY’S CHURCH GATHERING Every third Tuesday in the month, 2.30-4pm, in the Church Room.

If transport is required please contact Janet: 741331

IPSWICH MOBILE LIBRARY ROUTE 5 Location

Time

Sproughton Church Lane 9.10-9.25am Sproughton Wild Man 9.30-9.45am Bramford St Mary’s Close 9.50-10.05am Bramford Paper Mill Lane 10.10-10.25am Great Blakenham Chequers 10.35-10.55am Great Blakenham, Blue Leighs Mobile Home Park 11-11.15am Baylham Post Box 11.25-11.45am Claydon Crown 11.55am-1pm Claydon, Edinburgh Gardens 2.05-2.20pm Barham Bacon Road 2.25-3.50pm Bramford Packard Place 4-4.30pm

2019: 19 November, 17 December

IPSWICH MOBILE LIBRARY ROUTE 13 Route 13 Town/village 13A 13B 13C 13D 13E 13F 13G 13H 13I 13J 13K 13L 13M

Location

Crowfield Lay by Coddenham Haysel House Barham Sorrel Horse Creeting St Mary Whissels Farm Creeting St Mary Village Hall Creeting St Peter The Lane Earl Stonham Village Hall Little Stonham Church Little Stonham Magpie Inn Mickfield Church, Debenham Road Stonham Aspal, Walnut Tree Meadow Pettaugh Old Bull Henley Garage

BRAMFORD WI On Monday 11 November at 7.30pm we will celebrate our centenary at the Loraine Victory Hall.

We have had a brilliant year, or I should say a very entertaining 100 years. This year we were told all about the Royal Family, hats and flower making, holidays on container ships, malt and the foods that it goes into, an evening about drama costumes, a very informative talk about CPR which could one day save a life, and, to end the year, a talk about looking after our gardens. Not forgetting that we enjoyed a wonderful afternoon out at Helmingham Hall.

We look forward to seeing you all; just mind how you go now that we have the nasty dark evenings.

BRAMFORD TREFOIL GUILD This month we meet on Monday 4 November at 2pm in the Guide and Scout HQ, Ship Lane, Bramford. This will be a Christmas craft afternoon which I’m sure will produce some very useful Christmas items. Visitors are very welcome to attend.

Do come and join us; we will be very pleased to see you.

5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 5F 5G 5H 5I 5J 5K

For further information contact Ann Woolnough: 01473 743794

First will be our annual meeting and the voting in of our 2020 committee, then a slideshow of photos taken at Helmingham Hall, followed by refreshments!

BRAMFORD COFFEE MORNING

Route 5 Town/village

We are currently looking for more people to join our group which meets every Wednesday from 9.30am to noon in Loraine Hall, Ship Lane, Bramford.

If you would like to know more please contact Linda: 01473 462317

BRAMFORD LOCAL HISTORY GROUP On Thursday 14 November Nick Amor will tell us about the cloth industry in Suffolk. This will certainly involve Lavenham and Long Melford and other lovely Suffolk villages, but may not have a happy ending! We’ll be in the Church Room, starting at 7.30pm as usual.

The fee for visitors, who are always welcome, is £3.

Please remember to bring your menu choices and money for the Christmas meal on Thursday 12 December.

Time 9.25-09.45am 9.55-10.50am 11-11.10am 11.20-11.30am 11.35-11.45am 11.55am-12.10pm 12.20-12.50pm 2-2.10pm 2.15-2.25pm 2.30-2.45pm 2.55-3.30pm 3.35-3.55pm 4.05-4.30pm

BRAMFORD COMPUTER CLUB The club will meet from 10am to noon on Wednesdays 6, 13, 20 and 27 November in the upstairs room at Bramford Methodist Church.

The cost is £3 per two-hour session plus £1 membership per school year, payable from September. There’s no set programme, but the club is here to help you get the best out of your computer.

We have a very fast internet connection and refreshments (tea, coffee and biscuits) are available. Why not give us a try?

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BRAMFORD TENNIS CLUB

This month we shall meet on Tuesdays 12 and 26 November in the Parish Room from 9.30am-noon. Scrabblers or crafty people welcome; just £1 to attend.

Tennis is a fantastic way to spend time with family and friends and can also provide you with the opportunity to meet new people. We have year-round activities at Bramford Tennis Club for people of all abilities and ages so put your winter layers on and come and join us for a hit.

SPROUGHTON SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

Adults Our LTA coach, Carl Douglas, provides adult one-to-one coaching throughout the year and also runs a ladies only group tennis session every Tuesday at 6.30pm and a cardio tennis fitness class on Thursdays at 7.10pm. We also run regular social tennis events known as Tennis 3’s which are fast paced and great fun, and cater for all ability levels. For more information, get in touch with Carl: 07553 966380

This month we will meet every Wednesday from 2-4pm to play cards, enjoy a cup of tea and a chat and a game of two of bingo.

IPSWICH AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB Join us on the last Wednesday every month (excluding July & August) for a three-course lunch followed by an interesting speaker and a prize raffle. On the second Wednesday we meet for coffee and a chat.

In July and August, and at Christmas, our wives, partners and friends are invited to join us. They also accompany us to theatres, shows, musicals and trips to places of interest in East Anglia and beyond.

Why not come and meet other gentlemen, all retired or semi-retired and from a wide range of careers, interests and backgrounds?

Our objective is to provide fellowship for members and their families.

Prospective new members are always welcome and there is no requirement to have belonged to any other organisation previously.

If you wish to join us, as a guest initially, or require further details, please contact our secretary, Malcolm Kemp: 07711 689130 / secretary.ipswichprobus@gmail.com

SOMERSHAM AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB This month’s meeting will be held in Offton and Willisham Village Hall on Monday 11 November at 7.30pm. Simon Gallop will present a talk entitled The Unknown Constable Country.

Refreshments are available together with a prize draw.

For further information please call: 01473 254941/830600

IPSWICH FLOWER CLUB Our recent workshop was attended by 22 ladies who enjoyed making two arrangements each. Many of the participants had never attempted flower arranging before, but were expertly encouraged by Barbara Collins, a NAFAS tutor who came to spread the message of joining in the fun of flower arranging.

We would like to invite you to our meeting on November 11 when our demonstrator will be Helen Newman presenting My Life with Flowers. The meeting starts at 2pm at St Augustine’s Church Hall on Bucklesham Road.

There is a visitor fee of £5. You will be warmly welcomed if you just turn up, or for more information please contact Janet (01473 415749) or Stella (01473 711946).

The club meets on the second Monday afternoon of the month. We also have six Friday afternoon workshops during the year which are suitable for all standards. The following monthly meeting is on December 9 when Brenda Tubb will present Another Fine Mess.

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Juniors Carl also offers one-on-one coaching for juniors and also runs several Mini Tennis squads after school on Tuesdays. Mini Tennis REDS (ages 5-7) runs from 4-4.45pm and Mini Tennis ORANGE (ages 8-11) runs from 4.45-5.30pm.

Additionally, at key points in the season we run several one-off theme-based tennis festivals including the Great British Tennis Weekend, Summertime Slam and Monster Smash. For more information contact Carl.

To find out more please visit: www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/BramfordTennisClub www.facebook.com/BramfordTennisClub Coaching Enquiries: carl.douglas@talk21.com / text/call 07553 966380

SPROUGHTON BOWLS CLUB An enjoyable outdoor season has now come to a close and it’s time to look back on what has been a successful season. With all of our home games being played on an excellent playing surface, our thanks once again go to Ray Ruffles and his greens team, all of whom have worked tirelessly all season. And the work has already started to put the green to bed and prepare for next season!

The last action on the green was on finals day, which was well attended by players and spectators alike. Even the sun was present for the majority of the day, and thankfully the rain was late on parade, not putting in an appearance until the very end of the afternoon.

Competition winners were as follows: Men’s 2-Wood: Bill Damant Ladies 2-Wood: Jenni King Senior Citizens: John Thompson Ladies BE: Julie Spice Men’s BE: Erik Wicko 4-Wood Handicap: Erik Wicko 4-Wood EBF: Julie Spice I​n addition, 14 sets competed for the Finals Day Drawn Pairs trophy, which was won by Mick Jones and Geoff Spice who overcame Peter Emsden and Bill Damant.

Other notable successes during the season were the Ladies BE 4s squad of Julie Spice, Averill Kirkman, Joy Mackie, Diedre Ruffles and Anne Jones representing the club and Suffolk at the national finals in Leamington Spa, Julie Spice winning the Suffolk BE Over-55s singles championship, our Federation Mixed Triples team winning League Division 2 and the BE Mixed Triples team winning their division in the league and going to finish runnersup in the playoffs, losing to a very strong Felixstowe and Suffolk team in the final.

Our attention will soon move indoors with the club once again playing a few indoor friendlies, the first of which will be at Ipswich and District on November 16. Full details of this and future fixtures can be found at: www.sproughtonbowlsclub.com To round off the season, our annual dinner and dance will be held on November 23 at Bramford Golf Centre with dancing to JimBob.

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SCHOOLS SOMERSHAM SCHOOL EVENTS

BRAMFORD PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

Looking ahead, the Friends of Somersham School (FOSS) have not one, but two events to entertain you all this month!

It’s hard to believe we are already through the first half of the autumn term.

It was lovely to welcome back our older children as well as our new starters, who have all settled in well.

In just a few days’ time we are looking forward to welcoming psychic medium Stephanie Carr to Somersham Village Hall. Stephanie will be joining us on Wednesday 6 November and at the time of writing some advance tickets are still available, priced at £10 each. Ask at Somersham Community Shop or contact Vicki: 07749 959830 / vdub88@hotmail.co.uk. Tickets on the door will be £12 each and subject to availability.

On Friday 22 November, everyone is invited to join us at our family quiz.

Taking place in Somersham Village Hall from 6-8pm, this is a chance for everyone to join in and have fun. Entry is £1 per person in advance, or £1.50 on the door and teams are up to eight people. All are welcome, not just those connected with the school, and tickets are available both from Somersham Primary School and from Debbie: 07796 505625 / debbie.shave@btinternet.com. Refreshments will be available on the night and there will, of course, be a raffle.

For more information about FOSS and our forthcoming events, please visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/fossnet We always like to hear from anyone interested in supporting FOSS – whether that be serving on the committee, on a more ad hoc basis helping at events every now and then, or providing financial/in kind support. To find out more please contact Vicki Vincent (07749 959830) or Jennie Hutchinson (07931 857471).

We have enjoyed lots of walks around the village, exploring our community by visiting the church, having a picnic by the village sign and looking at the different door numbers and street names. We also went to the Post Office, bought a stamp and posted ourselves a letter.

At the playgroup we have been decorating one of our display boards with different animals, which we have made from different coloured leaves that we collected on our walks.

Following kind donations from our parents and staff, the children were able to deliver a Harvest hamper to Cherryfields.

The playgroup would like to thank The Bramford Cock for their kind donation following their Fun Day in August.

Annual Christmas Shopping & Pamper Evening

Our Annual Christmas Shopping & Pamper Evening is on Wednesday 27 November at the Loraine Victory Hall. If you are interested in having a stall, please contact the pre-school.

Tickets are available in advance for £3 or £4 on the door, which includes a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie!

CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL

New Opening Hours: 8am-4.30pm and during selected school holidays.

On Wednesday 25 September we welcomed more than 600 prospective parents/carers and their children to our annual open evening. Following a short presentation, visitors toured the school and experienced our fantastic resources and facilities. Staff and students were on hand to showcase their work and visitors took part in various activities including: exploding Jelly Babies in Science; French and Spanish food tasting in Languages; a rowing challenge in PE and much, much more! I would like to take this opportunity to thank our 200 plus Claydon High School student helpers who helped to make the evening such a success. Much of the feedback I received from visitors commented upon how helpful, friendly and polite our students were.

Our Holiday Club is also open to Bramford Primary reception class. We accept all government funding and tax-free childcare.

In other areas of the school, the PE department has had an eventful start to the term with football, netball and table tennis fixtures and a crosscountry competition. Year 10 GCSE PE students also had the opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills when they ran a successful Year 6 Sports Morning for in excess of 130 students from our feeder primary schools. A range of activities were on offer, including table tennis, football, netball and fitness and rowing challenges. Our Year 10 Leaders made the sessions really fun and competitive and were a credit to the school.

Year 11 students have been particularly busy with various activities including: a Business Studies trip to Colchester Zoo, where students learnt more about the zoo as a business; Geography students took part in field trips to Southwold and Ipswich Marina; Design and Technology students in Years 10 and 11 visited the Design Museum in London, which included a handson workshop with their on-site designers; finally, all of Year 11 visited the Suffolk Skills Show at Trinity Park in Ipswich where students were able to visit stands, gather information and talk to employers and representatives from many different local businesses and industries, ranging from farming and agriculture, engineering and construction to law, finance and HM Forces.

Mince Pies and Music We are looking forward to welcoming members of the local community along to our community Mince Pies and Music afternoon on Monday 16 December, noon-2pm. Please pop this date in your diaries and book your place by phoning 01473 836110.

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 Tuesday 26 November. Please telephone my PA, Ms J Saunders, on 01473 836110 to book a place.

Headteacher Maéve Taylor

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If you are interested in your child joining us, or would like further information please contac us at: bramfordplaygroup@btinternet.com / 01473 740782

CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL During the following weeks we will be celebrating with a Halloween dressup week, Bonfire Night craft and Christmas activities and craft. Also, our Christmas Nativity will be held at Barham Church in December. The children will be learning lots of songs and performing them to their family and friends.

UPCOMING EVENTS (for pre-school children) Christmas Nativity Monday 16 December at 4.30pm in Claydon & Barham Church. This will be an event for all pre-school children and we will welcome all their family and friends to come and watch them. More details will follow nearer the time.

UPCOMING EVENTS (for everyone) Christmas Disco Saturday 21 December from 6.30-10.30pm in Claydon & Barham Community Centre. Tickets are £2.50 per adult and £5 per child, including a gift from Father Christmas. Everyone is welcome and tickets are available from Claydon Pre-school, the community centre or by calling 07914 994170.

As we are now open all year (except bank holidays and the Christmas period) we can take children up to five years old for additional sessions during school holidays, subject to availability. If you would like to book any days during the holidays, please contact the administration assistant for more details.

We can take children who are entitled to two-year funding, three-four year funding and 30 hours funding. Simply register at Childcare Choices to see if you are eligible.

For an application form or further information please contact our administration assistant, Lisa Read: Claydon Pre-school, Old Scout Hut, Thornhill Road, Claydon IP6 0DZ admin@claydonpreschool.co.uk / 01473 831648

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SCHOOLS / CHURCH NEWS CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL 100 CLUB

ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH, BRAMFORD

Our late 100 Club draw took place on September 25 and the winners were:

Dear Friends

1: Elise Jaye (5) 2: Emily McKenna (1) 3: Kathy Lowe (17) Thanks to your support, £21 was donated to the pre-school. Half of all money given for the 100 Club goes to the pre-school and the other half is paid out in winnings. Membership is just £1 a month. You don’t need to have a child at the pre-school to be a member. Membership forms are available from the office or by email.

Thank you to all those lovely people who continue to support us. We are very grateful.

SOMERSHAM BAPTIST CHURCH Change Change can be a friend, a welcome guest introducing a break from our routine, a new event to look forward to. Change brings new experiences that are surprisingly good; fresh relationships, different places, tasks to do, food to enjoy. Most change does not ask our permission – that grey hair reflecting in the mirror, another line on our face – but some of the changes we make are deliberate: booking the holiday, arranging a meal with friends. Change can be our enemy. Our comfort may be interrupted by an unwelcome visitor or that dreaded appointment.

Our lives are subject to change from the day we are born. Change reminds us we are creatures limited in our power. However, God does not change, he is the eternal creator. For us a life without change is dull, but God is not bored; he is a God of delight. Father, Son and Spirit delight in each other. That continual flow of love in God is offered to us by His Spirit. Jesus said, “Anyone who loves me, will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” (John 14:23). Jesus calls us to change and choose to obey him, to change to a different path of life.

Making this change by choosing Jesus to obediently follow him makes the final change the best of all. Jesus said, “In my Father’s house are many rooms, if it were not so I would have told you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be where I am.” (John 14:2+3) You can make the change today.

Sunday 10 November, 10.45am: Remembrance Service at St Mary’s Church You are also 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: Noon on Thursday 7 November Friends and Neighbours: 7.45pm on Monday 18 November CONTACTS Pastor Mark Newcombe: 01473 831940 / 07958 830103 m.newcombe940@btinternet.com Edwin Mayhew: 01473 658100 Baptist Chapel, Chapel Lane, Somersham IP8 4QE Facebook: somershambaptistchurchsuffolk WORSHIPPING AND FOLLOWING JESUS TOGETHER

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You’ll see from the calendar that we will be having our Remembrance Service on Sunday 10 November at 10.30am, when we will remember those whose names are recorded in St Mary’s as paying the ultimate price in the service of our country. Although the British Legion has officially left Bramford, we have every intention of continuing this Remembrance Service, as we have in the past, through future years.

For all our other services, we are grateful to a number of visiting priests who are leading our services now that Rev Jenny has left us.

We were recently visited by a group of eminent historians who identified a detail in our church building that we were not previously aware of. We have a small number of stones which, from the marks on them, identify that they were added to the building between 1030 and 1060 AD. So, our church is almost 1,000 years old. During this time, the people of Bramford have come to their church and ours, to bring their needs and thanks to God. Praying for sick family members, for their crops and herds and employment, and to ask for God’s help and comfort in times of war and uncertainty.

After our 10am service, the congregation normally have coffee and a chat.

However, the church is open, and you are welcome to come in to pray, either on your own, or just come and ask, if you want someone to pray with you.

We look forward to seeing you, St Mary’s PCC CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER St Mary the Virgin Bramford, St Mary Nettlestead, St Mary the Virgin Little Blakenham, St Peter Baylham Sunday 3 10am 6pm

All Saints Parish Communion with Prayer for All Souls, Bramford Group Evening Prayer for All Souls, Baylham

Sunday 10 8am 10.30am 3pm

Remembrance Sunday Holy Communion, Bramford Remembrance Sunday Service (with the Methodists), Bramford Remembrance Sunday Service, Baylham

Wednesday 13 11am Communion from Reserved Sacrament, Baylham Care Centre 7.30pm Healing Service, Methodist Church Sunday 17 8am 10am 5pm

2nd Sunday before Advent Said Communion, Bramford Parish Communion, Baylham 5 o’clock Service, Bramford

Tuesday 19 2.30pm The Gathering, Church Room Saturday 2 10am Coffee Morning, Church Room Sunday 24 Christ the King / 4th Sunday 10am Informal Communion Service, Bramford Wednesday Morning Prayer is at 10am, usually in the church.

FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS Weddings September 7: Lawrence Cottam and Alice Hare, Bramford May they grow in their love for each other.

Funerals September 9: Gwen Green, Bramford September 16: John Godfrey, Bramford September 19: Della Nightingale, Bramford We extend to their families our sympathy and prayers.

Floodlighting of the Spire of St Mary’s Church August 18: In loving memory of Bob Cracknell (Dad) September 16: In loving memory of Irene (Rene) Cracknell If you would like to have the spire floodlit please ring Stewart on 01473 462231. The requested donation is £10 per week. www.the-tew-family.co.uk/stmbramford

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BRAMFORD METHODIST CHURCH At the Heart of Community Minister: The Rev Derek Grimshaw 01473 805486 / dkgrimshaw@msn.com Ms R Palmer, 01473 831117 Please feel free to contact either of us with any queries. Baptisms, marriages and funerals by arrangement with the minister, who will also arrange Holy Communion for the housebound.

Sunday 10.30-11.30am*: Morning Worship with Holy Communion every third Sunday

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10.30-11.30am: Lighthouse Club for ages 5+ (first and third Sundays, term time only). Bible stories, painting, card making, biscuit decorating, etc. plus free leaflet to take home.

4-6pm: Families@4, an informal get-together with afternoon tea provided and a children’s activity (see diary for theme). Come and go as you please. This is not a service but our minister usually joins us (once a month; please check diary).

Monday 2-3pm: Bible Study, an informal look at issues that those present wish to discuss (every third Monday) Tuesday 2-3pm*: Network/MWiB, our ladies meeting, but gentlemen are always welcome (second and fourth Tuesdays from October-April and second Tuesday from May-September) Wednesday 10am-noon: Computer Club (term time only) Thursday 3-3.30pm*: United Service (very informal) at Cherryfields (first Thursday) Saturday 10-11am: Coffee Morning at the Methodist Church or at Cherryfields (see below / third Saturday of month) *followed by tea/coffee DIARY FOR NOVEMBER Sunday 3

10.30am Morning Worship, Rev C Jowett

Thursday 7

3pm United Service at Cherryfields

Sunday 10

10.30am United Service at the Parish Church, Remembrance Sunday

Tuesday 12

2pm Network/MWiB – Daily Life at Bramford Co-op with Wesley and Sue

Wednesday 13 7.30pm Prayers for Healing Saturday 16

10-11am Coffee Morning at Cherryfields

Sunday 17

10.30am Morning Worship with Holy Communion, Rev D Grimshaw

Monday 18

2pm Bible Study

Sunday 24

10.30am Morning Worship, Mr C Finbow

Sunday 24

4-6pm Families@4 – Theme: Christingles

Tuesday 26

2pm Network/MWiB, pre-Christmas Outing

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