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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR So football season has ended! I’m not exactly a fanatic, but since Jack started playing our weekends are planned around his fixtures (insofar as we ever have a plan). I have spent many, many, many cold and blustery mornings on the sidelines since last September and now it’s getting a little warmer, it all stops and cricket takes over! I propose a swap; winter cricket and summer football. Perhaps I’ll start a petition.

Camogie (women’s version of hurling) was always my game, but it’s interesting being the parent rather than the player. Mostly I just want Jack to be safe, but a win always makes for a better weekend. When we lose, the post-match analysis goes on and on and on... Every move, every injury, every tiny transgression is discussed adinfinitum and then re-enacted just to prove the point. I feign interest, but usually I’m more focused on defrosting my fingers and toes. All that aside I will miss my Saturday mornings with the mums and dads who turn up whatever the weather.

We’ve become quite good friends, as have the boys, and it’s fun to spend time with people who share a common interest, some more vocally than others!

I suppose that’s why I get so many submissions from groups and clubs eager to welcome visitors or participants, and I hope those of you looking to connect with others find what you need within these pages. For some the opportunity to enjoy a cup of tea and a chat may suffice, while others might want to find a new hobby or try a new activity. Getting fit might be your priority or you may want to expand your knowledge of a particular subject by attending talks and demonstrations. Finding people with a similar mind-set, who share your interest and welcome you with open arms is, and I mean this sincerely, life-changing. I’ve seen it happen with my mum. She started playing bridge about five years ago and has made so many new friends as a result. In the last two years she lost one of her best friends to cancer and another moved away to live near her family. Without her bridge ‘gang’ mum would be lost and just as they have supported her through difficult times, she has supported them.

If you’re feeling a bit isolated or lonely, I hope you find someone or something in the following pages which encourages you to reach out. And if you know someone who would enjoy or benefit from an opportunity to get out and about, perhaps you could be the one who makes it happen. As I could now that my Saturday mornings are mine again for a little while.

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JULY DEADLINE

MEET THE AUTHOR Local author Lauren North in conversation with Jack Jordan Monday 1 July at Colchester Waterstones Lauren will be talking about her debut psychological thriller The Perfect Betrayal, which is set in a local village. Out now on eBook.

The paperback edition is available from 27 June.

Tickets are £2 including complimentary wine and nibbles.

Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

Call 01206 561307 to secure your ticket.

TENDRING HUNDRED SHOW 2019 On Saturday 13 July the 104th Tendring Hundred Show, held at Lawford House Park near Manningtree, will take place.

Now established as one of the largest one-day events in the region, today’s show is unrecognisable from the event that first took place at Thorpe Hall in 1899 as a cattle show and ploughing match. The show attracts more than 21,000 visitors from across the region every year and is only made possible by the time and commitment of over 200 volunteers.

The 2019 show president is local dairy farmer Philip Smith, following in the footsteps of his grandmother who was president back in 1966, and his father, Andrew, who was president in 1992. It is fitting that the show’s main theme will be The Delights of Dairy, focusing on dairy themed hands-on activities, including a live milking parlour. Philip explained: “Dairy farming in the eastern region has a proud history. Visitors to the theme area at this year’s show will have a chance to see first-hand what we do as dairy farmers and the wide variety of dairy products we are responsible for producing and consumers enjoy.”

Animals are a highlight for many visitors. There will be an array of showing classes for horses, cattle, sheep and goats, culminating in a grand parade of livestock in the president’s ring, the first time the grand parade has taken place for over 20 years, and a great opportunity for champion livestock exhibitors to show off their winning animals.

By contrast, another first for the show will be Jason Smyth’s Adrenaline Tour.

Jason is an ex-world championship moto-cross rider and will bring a main ring display crammed with spectacular tricks on his quadbike.

There will be more than 250 trade stands and exhibitions to visit this year, and the show organisers are delighted to confirm that trade stand space for the main showground was fully booked by mid-March, which is hugely encouraging and testament to the popularity of the show.

So, whatever your interests, the Tendring Show is certainly the worth a visit. For further details about this year’s show and to purchase e-tickets at a reduced rate, as well as claiming a free child’s ticket, visit: www.tendringshow.co.uk

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NEWS CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE Appointment System and Patient Contact Review The practice will be implementing a new appointment system in July/ August. The current system works well, but we have been reviewing systems used at other practices and we feel we can improve it further. However, the appointment system is just one facet of the practice and we want to take the opportunity to review all patient contact with the aim of making it simpler for you to contact us and for us to address your needs in a clear and straightforward manner. We will also review how we contact patients when we need to, for example to inform them of test results or to book annual checks.

Over the next couple of months we will be consulting with patients to understand how we can improve the service we offer to ensure it is efficient, easy to use and provides the level of service you expect from your GP practice. This includes the use of text message, email, our website, online consultations, as well as your contact with the practice over the phone and face to face. In short, we want to offer an excellent patient experience which meets the individual needs of patients. We will be holding open days at East Bergholt and Capel in June (dates TBC) and will provide more details as we firm up how we intend to change our systems.

In the meantime, we would like to hear your thoughts on what works well (we don’t want to change what already works well) and what can be improved.

Areas to consider are how you prefer to interact with the practice (e.g. phone, email, text), areas need to focus on because needs are not always met first time (e.g. medication) and indeed any other aspect of providing healthcare which you feel we can improve upon (e.g. continuity of care).

Any thoughts would be appreciated and you can send me a short letter, share your thoughts with a member of staff, phone the practice and ask to speak to me or send a suggestion via the contact page at: www.constablecountrymedicalpractice.co.uk Training Days Please note that the practice will be closed from 1pm on Thursdays 20 June and 18 July for staff training. On these afternoons the Capel St Mary building will be open to enable access to the pharmacy, but reception will be closed. East Bergholt reception will be open. Please note that there will be no clinicians at either building after 1pm as they will be attending training off-site. Our phone lines will be closed for the afternoon. If you need medical assistance please contact 111. If your need is urgent then please dial 999 or attend your local A&E. Practice Manager Pete Keeble

CONSTABLE COUNTRY PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP The Patient Participation Group (PPG) will have been in existence for four years in July. There are currently 10 PPG members and we usually meet monthly. Our contact details and photographs are on the noticeboards in both waiting rooms and minutes of our meetings are posted on the practice website: www.constablecountrymedicalpractice.co.uk Patient Comments and Complaints Patients can post any comments or complaints in our comment boxes in either surgery or email us at: constablecountryppg@gmail.com We discuss these with the practice manager and GPs at our monthly meetings. Patients often think that if they make a complaint to the practice they will be struck off the practice list. This is not the case. In fact if you have a serious complaint it is vital that you let the practice know. Alternatively, you can complain direct to NHS England. Feedback can also be left on the Healthwatch Suffolk website.

Doctors at the Practice There are currently four GP partners at the practice: Drs Victoria, Tetteh, Vincent and Parikh. Dr Nasta works part time and Dr Johal has recently joined the practice, working one day a week. Nursing staff, receptionists and other members of the team are all listed on the website.

Review of Appointment System We know that availability of appointments and continuity of care are concerns for patients. An online consultation service called e-consult is now available. Receptionists can also offer GP Plus appointments in the evenings and at weekends. These are provided by doctors in the Suffolk GP Federation and are generally in Ipswich.

The partners in the practice are revising the way appointments are made and we will be helping them to talk to patients about this over the next two months. The new system will be implemented later in July. Further details will be available on the practice website and at open days at both surgeries.

We will continue to work with the practice to improve services to patients.

PPG Chair Kathy Pollard

INITIAL REPORT FROM THE NEW EAST BERGHOLT WARD May I first thank all the residents who re-elected me to Babergh District Council. It’s going to be an interesting time with no one party having overall control, but hopefully it will result in a much more inclusive council with all members able to fulfil their election manifestos.

SUFFOLK LONES TREFOIL GUILD COFFEE MORNING In aid of the Ipswich Hospital Blossom Appeal Monday 24 June from 10am-noon Lambe School, Gaston Street, East Bergolt Usual stalls & raffle

Whilst Brexit still rules in Westminster there is likely to be little change in policies coming down to local government, but we still have to press on and in East Bergholt, July will see the appeal hearing in the courts on the planning applications for the three sites in the village. There may also be some ‘line painting’ in the near future as the county has to make all the parking restrictions valid so that the change to local control of parking enforcement (as opposed to the police doing it) can be implemented when government finally gets around to it! Enforcement will be delegated to West Suffolk in the west of the district and Ipswich Borough in the east, so further reinforcing the breakdown of Babergh as an independent council.

The main imminent task will be to examine and ultimately approve the new draft Joint Local Plan in June. Last time there were several thousand comments which delayed the process so I hope it will receive as detailed an examination by the public next time!

Hopefully next month there will be more to report, but until then take care.

Councillor John Hinton, East Bergholt Ward

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NEWS NOTES FROM THE CASE Suffolk’s first Co-operative Pub! The days are now growing longer and we at The Case are looking forward to hotter days and warmer, lighter evenings so we can have a drink or two in our lovely garden with friends and family. Hopefully you’ll be able to join us for your favourite tipple served at The Case!

Our quiz nights continue right through the summer months and this month’s will be on Saturday 29 June. Teams can be up to six and winners receive drinks vouchers. Entrance £2 per person. Quizzes start at 8.30pm.

Esther, our popular Sunday chef, is all geared up for the summer months. Of course Sunday 16 June is Father’s Day and this would be the perfect date to take dad for Sunday lunch. Lunch is served between noon and 2.30pm; it’s always best to ring or check at the bar to make a reservation.

Jane’s delicious weekday light summer lunches of sandwiches, ploughman’s or panini are becoming increasingly popular. If you are a group of six or more it would be very much appreciated if you could book in advance as all meals are freshly prepared and this prevents long waiting times. Food is served on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between noon and 2pm.

Our next Open Mic Night will be on Tuesday 4 June. As always PA is provided. Come and watch the local musicians at their best. The music starts around 7.30pm.

DAPHNE’S CAFÉ Daphne’s Café for those living with dementia started seven months ago and we have been meeting on the second and fourth Friday of the month since October. Each session includes time to chat and make friends with others living with dementia, a cup of tea or coffee and usually a piece of home-made cake!

We have enjoyed many activities including making table decorations for Christmas and decorating heart biscuits for Valentine’s Day and cup-cakes at Easter. We have planted seeds, had a sing-a-long, enjoyed parachute games and quizzes. Most weeks we have a short time of chair based exercises.

Activities can help you stay independent and provide a great sense of enjoyment. They can also keep you in touch with other people and improve your quality of life. One of the most important ways of keeping involved and active is simply talking to others, not allowing yourself to become isolated.

Keeping in touch with other people can make you feel better now, and when you need more help in the future.

If you or a friend or family member is living with dementia, why not come along to Daphne’s Cafe and have a cup of tea with someone who understands?

Daphne’s Café aims to provide a safe and supportive place for you to: • Discuss your own dementia diagnosis, or someone else’s, and think about what it means for the future • Get answers from health professionals and meet and learn from other people in similar situations • Keep active, make new friends and feel more confident The café is open at Capel St Mary Library on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 10am to noon. Please note that from September we will no longer be meeting on Friday mornings. However, we will continue to meet in the library on the second and fourth Monday from 2-4pm from September 9.

FIND As from our 5th anniversary date, Wednesday 17 April, we began our first year of supporting a local charity. We will be fundraising for FIND, Families In Need. FIND is a registered charity based in Ipswich. For further details about FIND please look on our website and on the noticeboard at the pub.

01473 805575 / www.thecasepubbentley.co.uk www.facebook.com/TheCaseBentley

We look forward to seeing you there.

Blessings, Margaret Caroline: 07588 706869 / Caroline@CapelParishNurses.org.uk Margaret: 07588 698284 / Margaret@CapelParishNurses.org.uk Rozy: Rozy@CapelParishNurses.org.uk www.CapelParishNurses.org.uk

THE ORCHARD PLAYERS GREAT BROMLEY FLOWER FESTIVAL St George’s Church, Great Bromley (C07 7TS) Over the weekend of Friday 28 June (10am-5pm), Saturday 29 June (10am-5pm), Sunday 30 June (from noon) and Monday 1 July (10am-5pm).

There will be a large raffle, a Debbie Millar Dance Exhibition (on Saturday), an art exhibition, competitions, refreshments and a variety of stalls to keep you entertained.

On Sunday we have a Benefice Service at 10.30am followed by a BBQ for all to enjoy, a concert in the afternoon and a Community Songs of Praise led by Bishop Roger at 6.30pm.

Not forgetting all the wonderful flowers on display, all based around the theme of As Long as I have Music.

Please come and visit us over the weekend. Free admission.

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It’s 1942 and in a small Suffolk village, Lady Emily’s committee are eagerly planning to welcome the US Servicemen to the newly built airbase on the outskirts of the village. Local girls and best friends Jane and Charlotte quickly catch the eye of two American pilots and love begins to blossom. Little did they know that the events of World War 2 would soon change the lives of both the villagers and the pilots forever.

Fast forward 10 years and across the Atlantic to New York City, Charlotte and Frank are worlds away from the tiny village where they first met. For Jane, painful memories mean she’s been stuck in the past, unable to move on. That is until a chance meeting in a New York bar turns Jane’s world upside down once again.

Set to the big band sounds and swing classics of the 1940s and 1950s, An American in Suffolk follows friendships, romances and relationships from sleepy Suffolk to the bright lights of NYC. This Orchard Players production runs from Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 July with performances at 7.30pm at Capel St Mary Community Centre. Call the box office for tickets now on 07793 820215.

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NEWS FELIXSTOWE BOOK FESTIVAL Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 June Felixstowe Book Festival is now one of the most important events in Suffolk’s calendar and Jackamans Solicitors is proud to have been a co-sponsor since the beginning. Now in its seventh year it is thriving, and continues to increase in the number and range of its events; broadening its appeal to individuals of virtually any age and reading taste.

The festival offers a varied literary programme which includes authors’ events in four Felixstowe venues; a pop up festival on the seafront, at our historic fort and museum, and on the two rivers which border the town. This year there will also be a special package of writing workshops – being promoted to writing groups nationally – to attract aspiring writers to the festival. This will increase the festival’s profile and encourage a range of audiences from a larger geographical area. Last year more than 1,000 tickets were sold and this year the number is likely to increase.

There is an exciting range of author events for both adults and children.

The speakers include well-known and respected writers covering a wide range of genres and also debut novelists and those from writing groups.

To demonstrate the festival’s diversity, authors include former politician Alan Johnson, Alison Weir (author of Anna of Kleve: Queen of Secrets) and Esther Freud (festival patron) and half-sister Annie Freud discussing Annie’s poetry. Children’s events are incredibly diverse and include Hotel Flamingo Drawalong with Alex Milway, Sutton Hoo Roadshow, Operation Buried Treasure with Ally Sherrick and Calling Mission Control.

Spoilt for choice, you will have the pick of at least three speaker events each hour from early Saturday morning until Sunday evening. This format creates a warm and vibrant festival atmosphere. If you haven’t attended Felixstowe Book Festival before – or any book festival – do give this one a try!

For further information and to book your tickets, please visit: https://felixstowebookfestival.co.uk

EAST BERGHOLT CINEMA Friday, June 7: The Favourite (15) / 117 minutes Our final film of this season before we take a summer break is an unusual one which is funny, tragic and a bit bonkers.

Olivia Colman is brilliant as Queen Anne who sits amidst her luxuriating court while her new servant (Emma Stone) and long-time friend (Rachel Weisz) compete to be her favourite. The film has only a tenuous grasp on historical accuracy, but this is art after all. The women are powerful and the men look like decorative after thoughts! Come and see an Oscar winning performance from Olivia while enjoying our big screen and delicious ice creams.

We will be back in September with more fabulous films. Find out more at: www.eastbergholtcinema.co.uk All films start at 8pm with a bar, hot drinks and ice creams available. Buy tickets in advance at the Fountain House Tearoom, East Bergholt or reserve tickets until 7.45pm on the night by calling Noelleen on 01206 299774. Tickets on the door are £4 or £2 for under-18s.

STOUR VALLEY LADIES PROBUS CLUB Stour Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at The Haywain, Bentley Road, Little Bromley at 10am on the first and third Thursday in each month.

The first meeting in the month includes lunch and the second is a coffee morning. At each meeting there is a general interest speaker.

The aim of our club is to encourage interest and fellowship among our members, all of whom are retired and have a lively and informed outlook on life.

New members are welcome and anyone interested in attending a coffee morning should contact our president, Jill Nicholls: 01206 393680

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BRANTHAM AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY Pop along to Brantham Village Hall to see our latest production, Out of Order

by Ray Cooney, which runs from Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 July at 7.30pn.

This bedroom comedy sees a philandering politician, Richard Willey, trying to bumble his way out of a series of potentially embarrassing situations. After planning to spend the evening with Jane Worthington, one of the opposition’s secretaries, the evening descends into one unplanned disaster after another.

A farce full of mayhem, comical misunderstandings and many unwitting characters who become more and more embroiled in the increasingly tangled tale of events.

Tickets (£8) are on sale from 1 June from Bakes and Blossoms, Acacia Court, Brantham and online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk All other enquiries to: 07891 974844 / 01206 396674 Please note this production is unsuitable for young children.

STOUR CHORAL SOCIETY Presents Captain Noah and His Floating Zoo Children from Highfields Primary School, Manningtree will be joined by members of Stour Choral Society on Saturday 29 June at 6.15pm at Old Hall, East Bergholt CO7 6TG. Come and hear the evergreen story of Noah and his ark in this light-hearted re-telling through Michael Flanders’ immensely witty and skilful libretto, brilliantly set by Joseph Horowitz to well-known types of popular music! Both choirs will also perform other songs with a watery theme.

Susie Hyman will direct the combined choirs with Stephen Smith providing accompaniment.

Tickets – family (2A and up to 3C) £20, adults £8, under-18s £4) – are available from Highfields Primary School, Howells Hardware Store in Manningtree or 01206 392820.

FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY As mentioned in my last article, June is going to be a very busy month for us and I hope you will come along to support and meet us at our various events.

On Saturday, June 8 we will have a stall at the Capel Funday, where you will be able to purchase a range of books, ready for your holidays, at very reasonable prices. Please drop by and see us and ask about what we are doing to support the library, or how you could get involved as part of our team.

We are supporting the Alzheimer’s Society again this year and will be selling tea and cakes on Saturday, June 15 from 10am to noon at the library. This is a great cause and is something that unfortunately impacts on many of our lives.

So please be generous and come along for a cuppa, a cake and a natter. As last year we are looking for any bakers out there who would be willing to make and donate cupcakes, or if you can’t bake then please buy and donate them.

If you can help please let Jackie know at the library.

Our next community cinema presentation on Tuesday, June 18 is The Favourite starring Olivia Coleman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone. Doors open at 7pm and the movie will start at 7.30pm. Tickets are now available from the library.

Finally, on Saturday, June 29 we have our first Beetle Drive. Doors open at 7pm and tickets are now available from the library at a cost of £3 for members and £4 for non-members. Please come along and join us.

Trevor Stevenson: friendsofcapellibrary@gmail.com

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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL LIBRARY As many of you are now aware, Jackie has stepped down as manager of Capel Library after nearly 11 years. Jackie will still be working at the library on Tuesdays and Fridays and remain involved with The Friends of Capel Library.

A big welcome to Katharine Liu as the new manager; Katharine will be a great asset and we wish her well in her new role.

Volunteers Needed If you could spare a few hours to help hear the children talk, very excitedly, about their books then please pop in to the library and speak with a member of staff DATES FOR YOUR DIARY BabyBounce: Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25. Free sessions for under-fives starting at 2pm. Do come along and join in with singing, shaking of instruments and finger rhyme fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Capel Creators: Saturday, June 22, 10-30am-12-30pm for children of any age.

Come along and see what fantastic models you can build with Lego! £1 charge includes a drink and a biscuit. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult.

Minecraft: Sundays, June 2, 16 and 30, 10-30am-12.30pm. Children of all ages welcome and those under eight must be accompanied by an adult.

Please bring with you your tablet or phone equipped with Minecraft Pocket Edition or Minecraft Windows 10 Edition. Try to remember to charge your device beforehand!

Capel Library Book Group: Friday, June 21. This adult group meets on the third Friday of each month in the library from 2pm. Come along, pick up the book they are currently reading and join in.

We have a great selection of books for sale which are perfect for holiday reads. Don’t forget we also sell book tokens and books of stamps.

OPENING TIMES Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9.30am-12.30pm & 2-5.30pm Wednesday: 9.30am-12.30pm Thursday: 9.30am-12.30pm Friday: 2-5pm & 5.30-7.30pm Saturday: 9am-3pm Sunday: 10am-30pm

STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB On Wednesday 5 June, Norman Jacobs will bring back memories of Light Entertainment from the 1920s to the 1950s. Two weeks later on 19 June, Cathy Shelbourne will present a talk entitled In the Wake of the Mayflower.

Peter Jones will talk about The Martello Towers of Essex on 3 July, and on 17 July Liz Barringer will talk about the work of The Leonard Cheshire Homes.

Our club endeavours to be simple in structure, free of the constraints and obligations of service clubs and involve members at minimal cost. The club is directed primarily to providing fellowship between members who are compatible with each other and the opportunity for development of acquaintances. New members are welcomed.

We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB at 10.30am.

For further details please contact speaker secretary Dave Carman: 01255 880202

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What could be better than gathering a group of friends and sitting down together to enjoy an indulgent treat of sandwiches, cakes, scones and lots of lovely tea? Well how about joining in with the NHS Big Tea, a national fundraising initiative raising money for your local hospital charity, Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity.

We are urging as many people as possible to dust off their best china, dig out their recipe books and think of somewhere to throw a party.

It could be in your kitchen, at the office, in the park or even on the beach. We don’t mind as long as you have fun, oh and make some money for the Blossom Appeal (or a ward, department or appeal of your choice if you prefer).

Get your ideas brewing to raise a cuppa at:

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The Blossom Appeal is helping to raise £2.5m to build a new breast care centre at Ipswich Hospital. The new centre will bring all elements of breast care under one roof for the first time. We want every breast care patient to have the best possible experience when they visit the hospital and need your help to make our dream a reality.

0300 330 1369 charity@esneft.nhs.uk www.colchesteripswichcharity.org.uk

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OUT & ABOUT MANNINGTREE POETRY GROUP The next meeting of Poetry Plus will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday, June 11 at the Red Lion, South Street, Manningtree.

All those interested in poetry are invited to attend either to listen to the spoken word or to read poetry themselves. Some people will be reading their own poetry and some will choose to read the work of other poets. There is no admission charge.

To keep up-to-date please visit: www.poetryplus.org.uk

STOUR VALLEY U3A TEDDY BEAR PARACHUTE CHALLENGE This year’s annual Teddy Bear Parachute Jump in aid of St Michael’s Church Brantham (CO11 1PZ) will take place on Saturday 29 June in the church grounds.

Registration for teddy bear parachutists will open at 9.30am on the day with the first jump taking place at 9.45am.

The event, sponsored by Colchester and Clacton solicitors Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) since the first teddies jumped, has the brave teddy bears, sporting parachutes designed and made by their owners, launching from the top of the church tower. Their descent to earth is timed, with the winner being the bear who remains airborne the longest. Ideally, trainers will have made parachutes for their brave bears before arriving to jump, but there will be a stall at the event for last minute parachute manufacture if needed.

It costs just £2 for a teddy bear to jump and there are prizes of £50, £30 and £20 for first, second and third respectively for the brave bears and their owners. Repeat jumps are just £1, and if you have raised sponsorship for your teddy in aid of the church your bear can jump for free. Sponsorship forms can be collected from the back of the church.

Refreshments will be on sale, so do please come along and support the church and the teddies on the day.

On Wednesday 12 June Dr Stephen Ashworth, Senior Lecturer at UEA, will present Lies, Damned Lies & Statistics. How good are we at intuitively judging probabilities? Should everyone be able to earn more than the average wage?

Is it a scandal that doctors, dentists and academics are below the national average? An excursion into statistics and probabilities will encourage critical consideration of the statistics with which we are bombarded every day.

On Wednesday 10 July Paul Stancliffe, Media Manager of The British Trust for Ornithology, will talk to us on bird migration. He will explain what we know and what we don’t know and how the BTO is using the very latest technology to uncover the mysteries of bird migration. We will follow cuckoos, nightingales and swifts as they undertake amazing journeys to and from their wintering grounds.

Our meeting on August 14 is a member’s only event and will be held at the Venture Centre, Lawford CO11 2JE at the normal time. Further information will be given at the June and July meetings.

Each month The Coffee Grinders meet at The Lambe School, Gaston Street, East Bergholt CO7 6SD from 10am to noon. This meeting especially welcomes new members and gives all members the opportunity to meet the activity group leaders and the committee while enjoying a cup of coffee. The next meeting is on Friday 28 June.

We meet at Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TP at 2.15pm. Annual membership is £12 which entitles members to attend meetings on the second Wednesday of each month.

Bob was the winning bear in 2018 with the excellent flight time of 65.

40 seconds, very closely followed by Thunder Duck in second place with 64.31s with Rainbow flying into third place with a time of 60.18s.

WEDNESDAY BRIDGE GROUP

Pictured with Bob and his family is Thompson Smith and Puxon Director Sharon Auton (second from right) and The Rev Stephne van der Toorn (far right). Sharon said: “We are really pleased to be able to support the Teddy Bear Parachute Jump again this year. It’s a great event and would urge you all to come along on the day and support The Rev Steph and the church.”

Time to start a new hobby? If you know the basics of bridge and would like to play regularly in a social environment, come along to the Lambe School Wednesday Bridge Group. We meet up in Lambe School, East Bergholt at 7.30pm every Wednesday. A regular partner is not essential as we ensure everyone who turns up gets a partner for the evening.

If you would like to know more phone Nigel Clover on 01206 323422.

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TEDDY BEAR PARACHUTE CHALLENGE

Saturday 29 June from 9:30am St Michael’s Church Brantham

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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS MANNINGTREE & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Many of us were mystified by the subject title of our April talk by Don Thompson. A Hole in my Bag turned out to be an account of an unusual and inventive method of photography requiring a shopping bag with holes cut into the sides, a camera with wide angle lens, a remote trigger, the necessary skill and courage as well as a certain amount of luck!

This enabled images to be taken from unusually low angles and was well illustrated with a myriad of amazing prints. Our last competition of the year involved showing three images of the same subject which was an interesting and challenging departure from the normal format (images can be viewed on our website).

The winning image from a recent Facebook challenge, Multicoloured, was Richard Woollven with Under Southwold Pier.

Future Meetings There is no formal programme between June and September, but various summer events are planned and the first is the photography marathon on June 15.

Our new season commences on September 10 with an open competition of images taken within a 10 mile radius of Manningtree to be judged by club members.

Meetings are held twice monthly at 7.30pm on Thursday evenings between September and May at the St Johns Ambulance Centre, Station Road, Manningtree CO11 1EB. New members are welcome to join or may attend initially as a visitor. Please contact our secretary for details: 01206 393751 / madps@post.com www.manningtreeanddistrictphotographicsociety.co.uk

ROBIN’S NEWS Baby Bears The Baby Bears went on an exciting outing to the garden centre and park which provided an opportunity to explore new environments while furthering learning and development, particularly speech and language as the adults encouraged conversation by pointing out what we could see.

Toddling Tigers We have welcomed some new Tigers this month and through creative activities they have had the opportunity to explore their new nursery. We have created lots of opportunities for social interaction to take place, such as picnic role play in the garden, hide and seek and group times to support the making of new friendships. We have also introduced ‘Tiger Fingers’, a selection of fine motor activities to support the development of early writing skills.

The Tigers have also been busy participating in activities involving natural objects and their gross motor skills have been improved via bike riding, jumping on trampolines and doing obstacle courses. Their fine motor skills have improved through playing with hammer and nails/tapart and using scissors to cut playdough.

Gruffalos We have welcomed new children and have loved exploring our new garden

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water wall, music station and climbing corner. We have also enjoyed a trip to the allotments where we planted seeds, had wheelbarrow races, used rhubarb leaves as a shelter, smelt lots of lovely herbs and even made our own delicious herby dips! The older Gruffalos are already starting to talk and prepare for their new school. We are looking forward to helping and supporting them with this transition.

Forest School Baby Bears and Tigers have recently started forest sessions. They are all enjoying the new Thursday morning adventures playing under the blossom trees, jumping in muddy puddles, painting with natural items like leaves, catkins and dandelions, searching for mini beasts and watching these marvellous creatures in their natural habitat. A real hands-on learning experience!

The Gruffalos continue to explore and test their physical skills in a supportive environment. We have been making our own forest school ladder and the children helped to saw the wood and then learnt how to secure the steps. The ladder has been used to climb trees and to cross the muddy puddle before the crocodile gets us! Climbing is so good for the children; it empowers them to risk assess and proceed at their own pace. The children’s accomplishments are a joy to see; their proud little faces say it all.

If you would like any further information about our nursery, pre-school, forest school, out of school club or holiday club, please contact Emma Deakin at: 01473 310768 / info@robinschildcare.co.uk

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SCHOOLS BENTLEY & COPDOCK PRIMARY SCHOOLS It’s incredible to think we are rapidly approaching the last month or so of this academic year. As ever, the children have been super busy and engaging in interactive and inspiring learning.

Schools Farm and Country Fair Our huge thanks go to the Suffolk Show organisers for allowing us to participate again in this wonderful event. The children in Years 3 and 4 had a whale of a time and were completely enamoured with all the animals (especially the baby ones) that were exhibited at the show. As well as fluffy cute creatures to adore, the children came back with a wealth of learning about agriculture and careers within the industry.

SATs Congratulations to all our Year 6 pupils who embraced this year’s SATs test with calmness and determination! We had a few joint learning days with Year 6 pupils from both schools coming together to focus on their learning and targets; this was a great experience for the children and they really enjoyed bouncing ideas and sharing their knowledge with their peers.

African Drumming Hedgehogs and Woodpeckers have been enthusiastically taking part in a series of percussion lessons this term, learning how to play African drums.

The corridors have been filled with a formidable sound and a stirring beat.

This has certainly been a very popular course with the children.

Pyjamas and Film Chicken Crew at Bentley organised a Pyjama Day this term and raised an impressive £65 towards the upkeep of our feathered friends. We had a super comfy day of wearing our PJs to school, pupils and staff alike. To top the day off, our hard working PTA held a film and Easter egg hunt and with the support of parents and raffle ticket sales raised nearly £300 for equipment and resources in the school. Thank you to everyone who supported these initiatives.

School History: Can You Help?

Two of the classes in the federation are looking at the history of our lovely schools. If you have any knowledge or photos of either Bentley or Copdock School from the past, we would love to hear from you. As ever we can be contacted by phone or email.

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

EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FC With the fixtures now concluded the club can look back on a successful season with a number of players making good progress, which augers well for the future. The club also maintained its position as the leading senior club in the Sportsmanship table.

The 1st Team finished the season well. In fact, from the turn of the year they suffered only three defeats. There were 14 in total over the course of the season. So the results certainly show significant progress and the team will be looking to make further advances next season and to finish well above this season’s ninth place.

The Reserves finished a creditable seventh in Intermediate A scoring 91 goals in the process. The A Team agonisingly just failed to gain promotion, finishing third in Intermediate C. The awards evening has been held. The winners were: 1st Team Players’ Player: Aaron Greenwood 1st Team Manager and Supporters’ Player: Kyle Jay Reserves Team Players’ Player: Will Harris Reserves Manager and Supporters’ Player: Alex Biondi A Team Players’ Player: Stephen Wardle A Team Manager and Supporters’ Player: Kieron Howard Young Player of the Year: Elliot Cutting Clubman of the Year: Jamie Greig Sponsorship We will be looking for new kits for all three teams for next season. This is a great opportunity to support a local organisation and publicise your venture. There are a number of options available and anyone interested is invited to make contact with Steve Butcher in the first instance: stevebutcher55@btinternet.com Ladies and Juniors The ladies had a very successful season. They won the league and the Knockout Cup in the Suffolk League for the second year running and should be moving up to the Eastern Region league next season. Well done to all the players and to coaches Darren and Dale.

We are looking for new teams, boys or girls, of any age group to join us as we look for the club to grow. Also ladies who would like to join are welcome.

If you are interested please contact David George: davidgeorge5000@hotmail.com

Copdock: 01473 730337 / admin@copdock.suffolk.sch.uk

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SPORT / CHURCH NEWS MISTLEY CRICKET CLUB

LAWFORD FOOTBALL CLUB

Men’s Cricket & Ladies Cricket The first fixtures of the season got under way in unseasonably warm Easter temperatures, but quickly reverted to extremely challenging conditions for cricket.

Lawford Ladies

Playing wise, all of the Saturday teams have started slowly. The 1st Team have been competitive, but failed to take advantage of some promising situations.

The Sunday sides have won their opening fixtures.

PERFORMANCES OF NOTE 1st XI Danny Goff, 57 v Coggeshall Matt Bibby, 78 v Coggeshall Khalipha Cele, 58 not out v Haverhill

Manager Si Collinson writes: “This season has been challenging for the girls. Starting in a new division within regional football, together with changes in the squad and management has not been easy. However, we have now reached the end of the season and the feeling looking back is one of achievement. The girls are holding their own in the league and are regularly attracting praise for how much improvement they have shown.

“The team reached the final of the Essex County Women’s Trophy. Although they lost out losing 3-2 on the day, the effort and stubbornness they showed to come back from 2-0 down at halftime was commendable. Overall, it was a very good season. I am so proud of how they have improved on and off the pitch since Christmas and after a well-earned break, cannot wait to help them push on to the next level in the new season.”

2nd XI Adrian Stockton, 50 v Abberton Stuart Barwood, 67 v Long Melford 3rd XI Henry Saddington, 70 v Copdock & OIs Sunday NECL Khalipha Cele, 103 v Clacton Sunday TC Giles Lennox, 54 v Abberton Cameron Rose, 4-33 v Abberton For anyone new to the area you will always be welcome at New Road, either as a player or spectator.

For upcoming fixtures visit: https://mistleycc.wixsite.com/2017 April 2019 100 Club Winners 1: Martin Favell (30) £115 2: Christine Goff (24) £55 3: Keith Garwood (22) £50 New players are always welcome; for more information please email: mistleycc@btinternet.com www.mistley.play-cricket.com

Lawford U10s The U10s have had a decent season, enjoying their football at School Lane.

They have already played two games in preparation for the 2019/2020 season, when they change format to 9v9 football. It’s going to be a challenge next season, moving up to 9v9 football. But it’s a challenge the boys are already looking forward to.

The team are looking for new players for next season. Children who will be moving into School Year 6 in September and are looking to play football in a really positive environment. Please contact Dave Dines: 07753 230744 / ddinesdecorating@aol.com Lawford U18s The U18s are seeking a new kit sponsor. This will be a high-profile team as it will be the first time the club has run an U18s squad for a few years, helping to strength the link between the senior and youth sections.

For further information please contact Nick Anderson: 07717 741552 / njfanderson@gmail.com

DEDHAM AND ARDLEIGH PARISHES Services and Events for June 2019

BCP – Book of Common Prayer / CW – Common Worship

Sunday, June 2 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Dedham 9.30am Rise ’n’ Shine, Dedham 11am Morning Prayer (CW), Ardleigh 5pm Evensong, Dedham

Weekly Midweek Services Tuesday Morning Prayer at Dedham at 10.30am Thursday Evening Prayer at Ardleigh at 5pm

Sunday, June 9 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Ardleigh 9.30am Holy Communion (CW), Dedham 6pm Joint Service (led by ACT), Ardleigh Methodist Sunday, June 16 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Dedham 9.30am Matins, Dedham 11am Eucharist, Ardleigh 3pm Sunday@3, Ardleigh

Men’s Breakfast: Saturday, June 1, 9am at The Vicarage Dedham Lunch Club: Monday, June 3, 12.30pm at Essex Rose Tea Rooms Pentecost Celebration: Sunday, June 9, 6pm at Ardleigh Church Ardleigh Friendship Group: Tuesdays, June 11 and 25, 10am-noon at Ardleigh Church Kingsland Community Gospel Choir: Friday, June 21, 7.30pm at Dedham Church Remembering & Friendship Morning: Saturday, June 22, 9.30am at Wrabness Church

Sunday, June 23 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Ardleigh 9.30am Morning Praise, Dedham 5pm Revive@5 with Bishop Stephen, Dedham

Science & Faith – Is there a Conflict?: Seminar by Bishop Roger, Sunday, June 23, 11am at Dedham Church

Sunday, June 30 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Dedham 9.30am Rise ’n’ Shine, Dedham 11am Morning Prayer (CW) with Baptism, Ardleigh 5pm Evensong, Dedham

Mission Bake Sale: Saturday, June 29, 10am at Dedham Church

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Dedham Arts Society Summer Exhibition: 23-29 June at Dedham Church

Sunday Sceptics at The Sun Inn: Sunday, June 30, 8pm. Come and discuss faith and reason over a drink. www.dedham-and-ardleigh-parishes.org.uk

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HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Ipswich Road, Brantham CO11 1TB

Parish Priest: Fr Christopher Smith 180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich IP2 0QQ / 01473 684963 www.stmarksparish.org.uk SERVICES FOR JUNE 2019 Sunday 2 7th Sunday of Easter 9am Mass Tuesday 4 9.30am 10am

Morning Prayer Mass

Sunday 9 9am

Pentecost Sunday Mass

Tuesday 11 9.20am Eucharistic Adoration 10am Mass Sunday 16 9am

11th Week of the Year Mass at Holy Family

Tuesday 18 9.30am 10am

Morning Prayer Mass

Sunday 23 9am

Corpus Christi Mass

Tuesday 25 9.20am 10am

Eucharistic Adoration Mass

The weekly newsletter, with weekly mass times, is always displayed in the cabinet alongside the front door of the church.

Catholic Commentary Numbers attending Holy Week Services and on Easter Sunday were high as usual with special thanks to our parish priest Fr Peter Raj who led and encouraged our participation, beginning with Ash Wednesday and through the period of Lent. The extended period of Eastertide leads us through to Pentecost Sunday followed by more significant liturgical celebrations as mentioned above. Sadly the big church celebrations seem little understood by many today, but for those seeking a grounding for life’s ups and downs or answers to moral questions, the church has much to offer. Pilgrimages remain popular and people will

be going to such places as Lourdes or Rome or Medjugorje, or even to Israel/West Bank (the Holy Land). Medieval Suffolk was a very religious area with more than 500 churches and today those same churches are greatly prized and cared for even if their use has been changed in some instances, such as St Stephens in Ipswich now serving as the tourist information office.

Christian theology is full of hope or optimism, especially in the Easter season. There are also rational grounds for hope in spite of the many awful things that happen and are reported. Put simply, most of life goes on normally and is not reported on, but there is always work to be done to bring about a more just and peaceful world. Church members and organisations ever seek to make a contribution alongside others of goodwill.

Events & Diary Dates The 100 Club draw took place on Sunday, May 19 at Holy Family when three lucky winners shared a £161 prize pot. The next draw takes place on June 23 at Holy Family, Brantham. New members are always very welcome and the newsletter, which includes an application form, can be found at the rear of the church or online at: www.stmarksparish.org.uk Every last Thursday of the month a Bring & Buy Coffee Morning takes place at Viv & Wyn’s home, Paddock Gate, Whitehorse Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TR from 10.30am to noon. We are raising funds for a new carpet for the parish room and all are very welcome to join us. The next event will be on Thursday, June 27.

Supporting our Local Hospice All parishioners are asked to collect used postage stamps, all year, not just at Christmas, and place them in the box at the rear of the church to help support the outstanding work of our local hospice.

The Sick & Homebound Fr Jeremiah Matthias is the Ipswich Hospital Chaplain and he can be contacted on 07951 066607. Please let him know as soon as possible if a friend or relative has been admitted. Please let Fr Peter know of anyone who is ill at home or homebound, so that they can receive appropriate pastoral care.

All are very welcome to attend Holy Family services; it’s not necessary to be a Catholic and enquiries about the Catholic faith are always welcome. Please contact the presbytery, as above, or a local person whom you know is a Catholic.

KEY TO LOVE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Where Jesus is Love and Love is Jesus COME AND WORSHIP THE LORD JESUS WITH US ALL ARE WELCOME Hear the teaching of our saviour and King, lively praise and worship every Sunday at 11am at the Ivell Suite at The Venture Centre 2000, Bromley Road, Lawford CO11 1AH. Do you need someone to listen or in need of prayer?

Please contact David and Rosie: 01206 615228 / 07787 572977 info@thekeytoloveministries.co.uk www.keytoloveministries.com

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CHURCH NEWS BRANTHAM & CAPEL METHODIST CHURCHES AN UNCHANGING HOPE I’ve just watched the final episode of the third series of Victoria featuring the Great Exhibition of 1851, showcasing the technology and industry of the world in the mid-19th century. Prince Albert was the driving force behind this great enterprise. What changes have taken pace in the intervening 168 years, from the great steam engines to the driverless cars of today! There have been six monarchs in the UK and 30 prime ministers (as of May 13). My maternal grandfather was born midway through Victoria’s reign in 1867. For me it is quite close to the numerous changes that have taken place over his and my lifetimes.

We have just had a visit from our nephew who, with his wife, have bought a property in France which they are renovating. Because they are not yet living there full time, they have bought a robotic lawnmower to keep the grass cut in their absence. I’m feeling my technology is now way behind, not that I need to have the latest gismo! My current mobile phone is dying and needs replacing and I am bewildered at the choice available.

Contrast that with the constancy preaching of my grandfather starting in 1884, and my preaching today. The message is the same: the offer of new life in Christ, the gift of forgiveness of sins, the hope of an eternity in heaven with Christ. All this is made possible by Jesus who died for us upon the cross and rose from the dead. Peter describes it as being given new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

It’s a message that is still relevant. The context may have changed, but the need for forgiveness is as great as ever, the need to have purpose and meaning still powerful, the need to love and be loved, to belong, the need to hope for something not just for this life, but for eternity. I’m still in the process of being transformed. Jesus is still working on me. Will you be open to his work in your life? I am convinced He loves you.

AT BRANTHAM METHODIST The Rev Ian Gardner, Minister at Brantham Methodist 34 Medway Road, Ipswich IP3 0QH ian.gardner@methodist.org.uk / 01473 411507 Sunday 2

2.30pm

Songs of Praise with Rev Ian Gardner

Sunday 9

11am

Worship with David Welbourn

Sunday 16

11am

United Worship with Mr Martin Ellis

Sunday 23

11am

Locally arranged Worship

Sunday 30

11am

Worship with Mr Roger Fern

AT CAPEL ST MARY The Rev Andrew Sankey, Minister at Capel Methodist Church 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 Home Groups on various days and times – contact the Minister Sunday 2

10.30am 6.30pm

Worship with Dr Liz Cope Prayer

Sunday 9

10.30am

Pentecost Worship with Mr Mark Firmin

Sunday 16

10.30am

Worship with Mrs Gloria Theobald

Saturday 22 3.30pm

Messy Church

Sunday 23

10.30am 7.30pm

Worship with Mr Ted Jack United Prayer at Capel Community Church

Sunday 30

10.30am

Worship and Communion with Mr Chris Jowett

BENEFICE OF EAST BERGHOLT AND BRANTHAM Rector: The Rev Canon Stephne van der Toorn 01206 392646 / revstephvdt@googlemail.com www.constablecountrychurches.co.uk RAMBLING RECTOR By the time you read this I will have walked more than 115kms from Valenca do Minho in Portugal to Santiago de Compestela in Spain (the Way of St James) – I am allowing for getting lost and short detours and will no doubt be feeling a bit weary but hopefully not too footsore. One of the pilgrims said to me: “I am frightened, Steph,” and went on to give the reason, “because on pilgrimage, things happen!”

And there you have it. The Christian life is a pilgrimage and we expect things to happen. Life in the Lord is never boring. Challenging, stimulating, puzzling, comforting, cross-making, infinitely rewarding – yes, all these things, but never boring!

I will be accompanied by 11 other pilgrims and one monkey until day seven and thereafter by 13 pilgrims and one monkey. Family@Church are giving me Koko the monkey to accompany me along the way as Coco my guide dog cannot. I expect we will have many adventures. Some of the pilgrims are religious, some are not. I confidently expect many great discussions, excellent food and wine and some mischief.

The Rev Steph SERVICES IN JUNE Saturday 1 2.30pm Wedding: Michelle Wilson and Adam Bessent, EB Sunday 2 8am

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Seventh Sunday of Easter BCP Communion, East Bergholt

11am Benefice Communion, Brantham.

Preacher David Pett of MAF 4pm Family@Church, East Bergholt Wednesday 5 9.30am BCP Communion, East Bergholt Sunday 9 8am 10am 11am

Pentecost / Whit Sunday BCP Communion, East Bergholt Communion, East Bergholt Family Service, Brantham

Sunday 16 8am 10am 11am

Trinity Sunday BCP Communion, East Bergholt Communion, East Bergholt Informal Service, Brantham

Saturday 22 Noon Wedding: Bryony Wilmshurst James Caston, EB Sunday 23 8am 10am 11am Noon

Trinity 1 BCP Communion, East Bergholt Choral Matins, East Bergholt Communion, Brantham Baptism of Pearl Garwood and Lottie Bere, EB

Sunday 30 Trinity 2 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 11am Benefice Communion, Brantham See TEDDY BEAR PARACHUTE CHALLENGE on page 14. Saturday 29 June at St Michael’s, Brantham, from 9.30am.

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SATURDAY 15 JUNE, 7PM HOLBROOK CHORAL SOCIETY ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL CHAPEL CHOIR ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR FELLOWS William Saunders, Conductor Daniel Moult, Organ The 20th century was a truly golden age in French music with a wealth of gloriously sumptuous and seductively perfumed harmony to be discovered. This concert reflects both the spiritual world of Fauré, Duruflé, Dupré and Widor. From the rich, lush harmonies of Fauré’s Requiem to the mighty, impressive mass for two choirs by Widor.

Full: £12 | Conc: £10 | U18: FREE Tickets available from experiencetickets.co.uk/rhsmusic 01206 573948 SCHOOL CHAPEL, ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL, HOLBROOK, IPSWICH IP9 2RX