In Touch News with Claydon – July 2017

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR At the end of my weekly yoga class we spend about 15 minutes unwinding (sometimes literally). It’s meant as time to relax but this week I found myself imagining what I would say if my son had been caught up in one of the recent terrorist attacks. I tried in vain to dismiss the thought but silent tears were quickly sliding into my ears as I lay there counting down the minutes. There simply are no words. How does one cope with grief such as this while also dealing with the fact that your child’s life has been taken from them? All their hopes and their potential wiped out, all that energy and excitement and fun and love stolen from the world forever.

Ironically, in the background my yoga instructor was speaking about being a positive influence in the world and the following words struck me: a positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, actions and outcomes. In the context of recent events this seems more than a little frivolous, but in coming together to share a minute’s silence, or at an event such as One Love Manchester, isn’t that exactly what we are doing. When we come together to share our grief we find comfort in others and strength to carry on, and now more than ever we need to look out for each other.

We’re told our behaviour as adults has a direct impact on how our children behave. Is it possible that our behaviour can have a positive influence on the adults we interact with too? Is compassion contagious? Does the kindness of another change how we behave?

If we have it within us to influence the behaviour of others we have power and we can use this power to affect positive change. A kindness shown to a stranger today might change how they behave tomorrow, and so it goes.

It’s a tiny ripple in what appears to be a rather deep, dark ocean but together we are stronger.

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CLAYDON PRIMARY SCHOOL SUMMER FETE Friday, July 14, 3.20-5.30pm Come and Join the fun in this year’s summer fete!

There’s lots to do and see with cash prizes and much more in the grand draw.

Bouncy castle and assault course, teddy tombola, stalls, class hampers, face painting, Judo demos and CDC Street Dancing.

See you there!

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 2017 A big thank you to everyone who offered their time to collect on behalf of Christian Aid this year, to everyone who donated and to Mick for finding so many volunteers. We have raised an impressive £1,305.24.

We were unfortunately unable to cover some of our roads again this year, so apologies if you didn’t get an envelope. If you would still like to donate, this is possible via the Christian Aid website: www.caweek.org Michelle

1ST CLAYDON SCOUT GROUP As the summer holidays approach, we now start planning for the new year to begin in September. Unfortunately, 1st Claydon Scout Group is facing a very uncertain future.

Next year will be the 70th year of scouting in Claydon, Barham and Great Blakenham. The young people of our community continue to want to participate in the wide variety of activities on offer, but the group is in serious danger of having to close! The group desperately needs new leaders and support from parents at the weekly meetings.

Please, please, please – can you spare just a couple of hours a week occasionally to help continue the long-standing tradition of scouting in our community?

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NEWS CLAYDON & BARHAM LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTRE Church Lane, Claydon IP6 0EG 01473 831805 / www.candbcc.com What do you know about Claydon & Barham Community Centre, the trust that manages it and other community associated activities? Read on to know more about the facilities, cost to hire, price of drinks and other regular activities. Learn more about how the community centre operates, the role of the trust and the community support it provides.

Location and Contact Details Claydon & Barham Local Community Trust Limited is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. The trust owns and manages Claydon & Barham Community Centre, which is located just to the left of the high school on Church Lane, and has a lounge bar, a large main hall with a stage and an additional room with a small kitchenette.

All have access to the bar if required.

The community centre bar is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 7pm until late and opens on Saturday from noon-2.30pm and Sunday from noon-4pm.

Although it is a member’s club, non-members are always welcome. We hope that once you have visited you will want to become a member. There are dart boards, a pool table and some, if not all, of the cheapest drinks in the village. To list a few, with IPA costing just £2.65 per pint, Carlsberg £3 and a club double vodka at just £2.60, plus a fully stocked and licensed bar. Why not drop in and check if we have your favourite tipple?

Hiring of the large main hall with stage (total capacity 120 people with up to 100 comfortably seated) starts at £75 for members and £100 for non-members. Addition of the member’s lounge allows for up to a total capacity of 175 people. The rear lounge (known as the Compton Lounge to commemorate the immense amount of work that our esteemed chairman Roland Compton has invested in the community centre but especially in the physical changes from the old school kitchens into the comfortable lounge we have now) is ideal for wakes, christenings, baby showers and meetings with a capacity of 50 maximum. Hiring any part of the venue could not be easier; just drop in with the date and we will help you with the rest.

bowls, crib team, Zumba, Bingo, karate and archery. Also a variety of children’s dance and other activities are currently being trialled and investigated. The community centre is proud to also be a sponsor of Barham Athletics Under-9 football team.

However, with all these wonderful activities already going on there is still room for more. Now is the ideal time to come up and try out the facilities and see if anything you want for your community centre is missing. As you know we are at present sending out a survey to gather your thoughts on the future of the community centre and if a new community centre is the way forward.

Let us know what you want from the community centre. Help us to ensure it’s going to continue to be available for your children and your children’s children.

History The community centre is run on a day-by-day basis by the manager and company secretary, Michelle Parnwell, who reports monthly to the trustees. The trustees carry the responsibility of the trust, the charity and the business.

The trust takes its community responsibilities seriously, supporting community involvement wherever possible. Organising delivery of your In Touch magazine results in money raised being disseminated back into our community, including grants to the village hall, youth activities, young families, silver surfers and other local community groups.

What other activities can you enjoy at the community centre?

With support from both Claydon and Barham Parish Councils the Claydon & Barham Local Community Trust, short mat bowls, indoor bowls and a number of our members we have raised enough funds to be able to provide a defibrillator on the outside of the community centre. This is registered for local use with East Anglian Ambulance Service.

Café Have you tried the café? It opens every day except Sunday and has built an excellent reputation for great quality and good value for money.

If you are interested in any of the other organisations the community centre hosts please contact us; we will be happy to share details of the various clubs and activities directly with you.

Sports & Activities The community centre is home to, and affiliated with, many sporting activities, including a women’s darts team, short mat and indoor carpet

Please come and visit the community centre, look at the facilities and activities on offer, but mostly fill out the survey form you have received.

Thank you from the manager and the trustees for your support to date; we hope we can rely on your continuing support in the future. www.candbcc.com FORTHCOMING EVENTS August 27: August Bank Holiday BBQ (weather permitting) September 23: Cabaret Night with music from Terry Lee Travis and comedy from Richard Whymark. Members £7.50 / with food £11.50.

Non-members £8.50 / with food £12.50.

October 6: Village Quiz October 7: Craft Fair. Further details from Clair Bullard.

October 27: Halloween Family Disco November 11: Children In Need 70s Disco, fancy dress fundraiser.

November 18: Craft Fair. Further details from Clair Bullard.

November18: Papworth Hospital fundraiser with Tricks of the Trade.

Further details from Colin Dedman.

November 25: Haemophillia Society fundraising disco. Fancy dress.

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NEWS CLAYDON & WHITTON PARISH COUNCIL – JULY 2017

FOUR COMMUNITIES ACTION GROUP The Four Communities Action Group (4CAG) was created in 2010 by members of the churches of Barham, Claydon, Great Blakenham and Henley. We aim to work together as four parishes to develop new activities and support networks, especially for those in need, and to provide spiritual support and encouragement with a view to enhancing the lives of all members of the community. We currently have five organisations under our umbrella.

Meet ‘n’ Eat Lunch Club: meets at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Parish Rooms in Great Blakenham. Contact Mike: 07805 507497 The Book Club: meets at The Crown at 10.30am the last Thursday in the month.

The Gipping Valley Art Society: meets every Tuesday afternoon at Great Blakenham Parish Rooms. Contact: Ann – 01473 831031 / Margaret – 01473 830135 4 Ever Young Men’s Club: meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 10.30am in The Crown at Claydon. Contact Mike: 07805 507497 The Knitting Group: meets in the lounge at Alasdair Place on the first Thursday in the month from 10.30am-noon.

FETE & FLOWER WEEKEND RAISES £1,600

On June 10/11 we had our Fete and Flowers weekend in the church and grounds of Barham Church with a great turnout and a wonderful atmosphere. We also made a fantastic profit of over £1,600 for the Church Fabric Fund.

We thank every one of the many, many people who contributed in any way to this success and particularly our flower arrangers who made the church look especially beautiful for this weekend.

Claydon & Whitton Rural Parish Council 2017/18 At the recent annual general meeting of the parish council, Councillor Chris Studd was re-elected as chairman and Councillor Gail Cornish as deputy chairman. Your current parish councillors are: Chairman: Councillor Chris Studd, 831816 Vice Chairman: Councillor Gail Cornish, 834035 Members: Councillor Peter Avis, 831553; Councillor Caroline Barber, 843001; Councillor Anne Dunford, 831846; Councillor Nigel Gutteridge, 830072; Councillor Mary Le-May, 462072; Councillor Glenn Risbridger, 832590; Councillor John Whitehead, 833279; Councillor John Williams, 830698 There are still three vacancies for parish councillors that we would like to fill. If you are interested, please contact our parish clerk for further information without obligation.

Vacancy for Assistant Webmaster The parish council is very grateful to John Tuppen for voluntarily spending time developing and maintaining our parish council website.

However, because of the increase in time required to ensure that the large volume of information available is kept up-to-date, we would like to appoint someone to assist him in this very important work, also on a voluntary basis.

In the short term the main requirement would be to update information relating to the parish council. In the longer term it would be good if the person appointed would also be prepared to help run the website by also keeping all other information up-to-date. Those who wish to be considered will need access to a PC with Microsoft Office or the ability to change documents to PDF file format. Familiarity with Google calendar would also be an advantage. If you are interested please contact our parish clerk in the first instance.

Community Responders The parish council is pleased to give annual financial support to Gt Blakenham, Barham and Claydon Community Responders. Their members arrive at the scene of an emergency call before an ambulance or paramedic on many occasions and using their medical knowledge, skills and training give valuable assistance not only to the patient, but also to their families and the ambulance service personnel assigned to the call.

Last year their four members attended 61 emergency calls in the wider Claydon area, including six over the Christmas period. Unfortunately they have recently lost one of their four members and have been unable to recruit a replacement. This means that the number of calls to which they can now respond will be reduced. If you are interested in becoming a Community Responder, please email Dick Bound for more information: r.bound595@btinternet.com Meetings in July The next meeting of Claydon & Whitton Rural Parish Council is on Monday, July 10 at 7.30pm in Claydon & Barham Village Hall. The next meeting of Claydon & Barham Parish Council Finance Committee is on Monday, July 17, also at 7.30pm in the village hall.

Members of the community are very welcome to attend both meetings when opportunity will be given at the beginning for them to speak on items included on the agenda or other issues about which they have concerns. Agendas will be available prior to the meetings from our parish clerk, Mrs S Eagle: 01473 687384 (answer machine available) / claywhit@btinternet.com / 7 Leicester Close, Ipswich IP2 9EX For the very latest news and information about village life, planning applications and other items of interest, please visit: www.claydonandbarham.onesuffolk.net / Twitter @claywhitpc

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NEWS COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT JOHN FIELD’S REPORT TO GIPPING VALLEY: JUNE 2017 The parliamentary election produced a major shock and many of us involved, and quite a few journalists, are busy viewing it through the lenses of our own beliefs. Was it the desire to see an end to austerity, the proposals on winter fuel allowances, NHS funding, social care funding, the dementia tax or student fees that drove the change in views as the campaign progressed? We could all add a number of other possibilities, but the answer is unique to each voter, as it should be.

There may well be changes to the local government context produced by the result. I would hope that the relentless pressure on county budgets will be less severe and that we move towards a ‘soft Brexit’.

County Budget Outturn The overall county council income was £496.4m against a start of year estimate of £492.4m. Expenditure on services of £497.2m was higher than the start of year estimate of £496.7m by some £0.5m. At the year start it was assumed that £4.3m would be taken from reserves but in the final analysis £8.2m was added. If this addition to reserves is added as a spend then there was a £9m overspend. To achieve this outcome, substantial savings of £34.4m were made by managing demand.

In Adult and Community Services, care purchasing was overspent by £2.1m, but family carers underspent by £1.4m. In Children and Young People, increased complexity of need drove up the cost of care placements, causing £5m of an overall £7.3m overspend. Next year’s budget has been increased as it is vital to meet these young people’s needs. However, a number of plans to reduce cost are underway.

County Council Structure There were proposals to change the political structure of the council back to a committee system where more councillors are involved in decisions, but that has been dismissed. The current leader and cabinet system will be retained. However, it is intended to set up a number of cabinet committees able to consider and make recommendations on the functions of the council. These would have members of all parties in the same ratio as the council but just how many committees is not yet determined.

This will, we hope, reduce the tendency for decisions from within an administration bubble with few views from the wider community.

My County Council Activities We have set up a Liberal Democrat, Green and Independent Group. This allows us to re-gain the research assistant who was so useful, helping

us ensure we understood issues fully and that any proposals we made were thoroughly analysed and costed. The group will allow us to examine administration proposals from a wider set of perspectives and skills.

I will continue on the Scrutiny committee and our first task will be training for new councillors. On June 29 we are looking at the council’s transformation programmes.

Local Issues I am following up on the issues I mentioned last month, but the contact points in the new Highways Integrated Teams are still not yet defined.

District Council After a minor re-organisation of the Liberal Democrat. Group for the new financial year, I am now involved with Scrutiny and remain on one of the two planning committees.

Scrutiny will be looking at revised plans for the Housing Revenue Account where the government instruction to reduce rents by 1% per year for four years and right-to- buy sales bring a possible issue with the limit placed on the council’s borrowing. The sums involved are not major, but must be addressed by reducing spend or raising income. I will let you know what we discover.

Developments The Greenhouse project has found the funding it needs and will, I am told, be going ahead during the summer. The initial plans are for a southern greenhouse of reduced but still large size and no movement on the northern structure until commercial success is established.

Now that the parish group have the full documentation, preparation of the parish response to the SnOasis Reserved Matters application is progressing. The proposal to replace the railway station with a bus link via Needham Market is a cause for concern. Just what will the impact on road traffic and congestion be?

The planning application for land at Church Lane in Barham has been validated and the parish council is arranging a public meeting to allow issues to be explored and local opinion to be determined.

If you have queries please phone me on 01473 831306 (you will need to say your name and press #) or 07545 423808. You can also email me at: john.field@suffolk.gov.uk Twitter @JohnFieldjd / Facebook: fieldjd accounts www.johnfield.suffolk.libdems.org

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NEWS HENLEY PARISH COUNCIL We recorded the speeds of vehicles passing through Henley Square from the Henley direction for two months, from February 2 until April 26. We had the speed alert on the Vehicle Activated Sign turned off because the legal speed limit through Henley Square is 60mph – not something we wanted to draw to the attention of drivers passing through. So the sign was just there to collect information.

It’s interesting reading: 46,309 vehicles passed the sign. Eighty-five per cent of them were doing 45.5mph or less – which of course means that 15% were doing more than 45.5mph in what is for all practical purposes a built-up area, with houses on both sides of the road, very close to the traffic.

The 85% figure is important because most road authorities use it as a benchmark to set a realistic speed limit. An 85th percentile figure of 45.5mph suggests a reasonable speed limit of about 40mph – which is what the parish council and Henley Square residents have been saying for years.

The fastest speed recorded was 75mph on March 2 at 5.10pm, which is, of course, totally crazy. No one pulling out of their house in the square would have stood a chance of avoiding whatever it was. We don’t have a camera on the VAS, so in theory at least it could have been an emergency vehicle in a genuine hurry, but I don’t think they usually go that fast.

There’s more speeding at the weekends than during the week. Predictably, peak times during the week are 8-9am and 5-6pm. County Councillor John Field, will be looking at all this data and will discuss again with the Highways department whether a limit can be imposed. Road signage was added over the last 18 months and may have had some effect – but not enough, to judge by the information we are collecting.

The new 40mph limit on the Ashbocking Road across the Witnesham/ Helmingham crossroads seems to have been a help along that stretch and the argument for a limit in Henley Square is just as good. Meanwhile we continue to collect information and discuss with Highways.

If you aren’t on our village email list and would like to be, send a simple request to henleyparishcouncil@gmail.com or rodcaird@yahoo.co.uk and we will sort it out. And don’t forget to keep an eye from time to time on our own website where we publish all sorts of useful (we hope!) information and contacts: www.henley.onesuffolk.net Henley Parish Council Clerk Rod Caird, 07785 331217

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NEWS DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH, SOMERSHAM Bought by the community, opened by the community and – temporarily – run by the community It’s all go at the pub! Since Easter, the doors have been opening on a limited, but regular basis and there’s been loads of work going on.

We’re open for drinks on Thursday and Friday evenings and on Saturday and Sunday from noon. Card payments are now accepted. If you haven’t already popped in, come along for a drink and a chat and to see work in progress. Check out times on the website, Facebook or blackboard outside the pub.

Until we have a permanent manager and chef in place – and a menu on offer – you’re more than welcome to order a take-away, or bring your own food to eat in the pub. And check out the pizza van that sets up in the car-park on Thursdays from 5-8pm to serve pub customers with freshly cooked-to-order Neapolitan pizzas.

To get the pub ready for opening, we appointed Maggie James as ‘fit for opening’ project manager. She recently completed the huge job, wading through the workload to get everything operational and legally compliant. We also appointed Kate Wright as interim manager – allowing the pub to open for drinks until permanent appointments are made and the whole place is ready to launch properly. She is doing a great job with the support of many wonderful volunteers, including one who has driven all the way from Kent to do his shift behind the bar!

We have always said that the aim is for the pub to be community owned and professionally run. To remain viable, rural pubs need to attract people from near and far. No-one will drive 20 miles just to have a drink in someone else’s local, but they may travel that far for interesting, beautifully-prepared, fresh food – and a drink and a warm welcome.

Once that is in place, we’ll have a proper launch and start asking you to spread the word!

THE WORKS Our cellar has been refurbished and all that remains to be done is to replace the cooling system, which is on its last legs. Good news – there’s an appetite for real ales! We’ve been selling a lot of beers from the Earl Soham Brewery and will be looking to rotate those with other beers from Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex. The advantage of being a freehouse means we’re not tied to one brewery and can try out a whole range of fantastic local beers.

SUFFOLK ENERGY-FROM-WASTE SITE Suffolk Show A wonderful few days were spent at Suffolk Show at the beginning of June. The theme of the Suffolk Waste Partnership tent was the ocean which was created by more than 900 fish made by children from schools across Suffolk, and an octopus made of recycled items.

In keeping with the theme, SUEZ had a rowing machine to challenge members of the public to row 20 strokes as fast as they could. There was a leader’s board and the fastest rower did 20 strokes in 20 seconds! This year the aim was to remind people to put their rubbish in the right place so it doesn’t end up in the wrong place and damage the environment.

A fantastic group of volunteers are helping revamp the pub with new colour, new lighting and some new furniture – including built-in banquette seating and snug areas. Below we see volunteers from BT who came to help paint the pub along with committee members Maggie James and Mike Shelmerdine.

We look forward to welcoming clubs, businesses and community groups to use our cosy back room. Please get in touch if you have a group needing a regular daytime or evening venue room – or are looking for somewhere for a one-off event.

Many people have also been giving their time to smarten up the grounds, get flowers and bushes planted and make the place look loved – and worth visiting! Of course, the pub sign will be replaced.

Work is progressing and everything will soon be about the Duke of Marlborough rather than ‘Save the Duke’. The lion’s share of the saving has been done. That’s down to the brilliant people who had faith and put their hands in their pockets to invest. Those who have supported with fundraising and volunteering have also played a crucial role. Huge thanks to everyone who has played a part.

Of course, even with its new look and re-launch, the pub will still massively need the support of the community, not just as customers, but also as financial backers.

If you would like to become a shareholder (and get 30% tax relief through the government’s EIS scheme) please contact Keith McKeown on 07817 418942.

Any questions or comments, please contact me at: marlboroughsomersham@gmail.com / 07789 691434 We look forward to seeing you soon!

James Batchelor-Wylam and the committee

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If your electrical item is still working, you can take it to a local charity shop or to the reuse bay at your local recycling centre. You can also find a new home for these items online via sites like Freecycle, Preloved and

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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT SnOasis PARISH ALLIANCE (SPA)

CLAYDON & BARHAM VILLAGE HALL

In the autumn of last year, Onslow Suffolk Ltd put in an application to Mid Suffolk District Council for SnOasis Reserved Matters to be considered – Planning Application no. 4494/16.

Dates for July Monday 3

Barham PC Meeting 7-10pm

Tuesday 4

Mums and Tots 1.15-3pm

Thursday 6

Young Families 9.30-11.30am

It is important to be aware that this is not a renewal of the original planning approval for SnOasis, which remains in place. Reserved Matters cover the detail of such topics as design, appearance, transport, drainage, ecological mitigation, etc.

Silver Surfers 11.30am-2pm

Slimming World 5.30 & 7.30pm

Friday 7

Stowe School of Dance 4-5.30pm

After the last article which the SnOasis Parish Alliance placed in the June edition of In Touch, the remaining Reserved Matters were sent out for consultation – hundreds of documents, some of them highly technical and detailed. This has presented all the consultees with a huge challenge to study the documents and produce meaningful comments in the timescale.

Private Hire 6-10pm

Monday 10

Craft Addicts 1-4pm

Claydon PC Meeting 7-10pm

Tuesday 11

Mums and Tots 1.15-3pm

Women’s Institute 7.30-10pm

Wednesday 12

BMM Panto Read-through 6.30-10pm

Thursday 13

Silver Surfers 11.30am-2pm

Slimming World 5.30 & 7.30pm

Friday 14

Stowe School of Dance 4-5.30pm

Monday 17

Claydon PC Finance Meeting 7.30-10pm

Tuesday 18

Mums and Tots 1.15-3pm

Wednesday 19

BMM Panto Audition 6.30-10pm

Thursday 20

Young Families 9.30-11.30am

Silver Surfers 11.30am-2pm

Slimming World 5.30 & 7.30pm

Friday 21

Stowe School of Dance 4-5.30pm

Monday 24

Craft Addicts 1-4pm

Thursday 27

Sunshine Service 10am-noon

Silver Surfers 11.30am-2pm

Slimming World 5.30 & 7.30pm

Friday 28

Stowe School of Dance 4-5.30pm

Full details can be found on the Mid Suffolk District Council website: www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning

By the time you read this article in July, the consultation period for comments on the Reserved Matters will have closed. Mid Suffolk District Council will now be processing all the responses that they have received from neighbours, specialist agencies and local councils.

For now, there is nothing further the SPA can do, but wait for MSDC’s decisions. However, the SPA will continue to take any opportunity to raise the concerns of residents in the area about this huge development.

For further information, please email SPA clerk Janet Gobey: snoasispa@icloud.com SnOasis Parish Alliance Chairman Steve Plume

Featuring A Sumptuous Summer Buffet Musical Interludes An Auction of Promises At: Home Farm, Henley, Suffolk, IP6 0QS On: 2nd July 2017 Welcome drinks from 12.00pm, Meal at 1.00pm Tickets £20 adult, £7.50 children under 12 In aid of The Sick Children’s Trust and St.Peter’s Church Henley For tickets please contact Margaret Gerrard on 01473 831463 or Sarah Hazelwood via minesapimms@gmail.com

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For more information on village hall activities visit the Claydon and Barham website and follow the links. Hall bookings now only online.

BAR-CLAY MUSIC MAKERS NEW PRODUCTION If you are interested in being part of Bar-Clay Music Makers’ next production, The Little Mermaid, please make a note of two important diary dates. The read-through will take place on Wednesday, July 12 at 7.30pm in Claydon and Barham Village Hall and auditions will be held in the village hall a week later on July 19 in two sessions: chorus at 6.30pm and adults at 7.30pm.

If you’re not sure about being part of the show (on stage, behind the scenes or front of house), why not come along to the read-through and find out more? Rehearsals start on September 6 for the panto at the end of January and everyone is welcome. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and be part of a lively and creative group. If you can’t make the read-through but would like to ask any questions or register an interest (no commitment), please contact Vera Rogers: 01473 836972 / vera.rogers1@btinternet.com

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OUT & ABOUT AN EVENING THAT GOES WITH A SWISH! Do you have clothes in your wardrobe that you have hardly worn – is it time for a sort out? Have no fear, the answer is here – a Swish in aid of St Elizabeth’s Hospice.

So what exactly is a Swish? It’s a great opportunity to swap your new or like-new clothes and accessories in a friendly, relaxed environment, while enjoying a glass of Prosecco – what could be better? You will be able to bring five items of clothing and two accessories on the night, but at the end of the evening anything left will be available to buy.

The Swish is taking place in the Boughton Room of Henley Community Centre on Friday, July 28 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £7 which will include a glass of Prosecco or something non-alcoholic if you are driving. There will be a raffle and other stalls to browse. All proceeds and leftover clothes will be donated to St Elizabeth’s Hospice.

Tickets are limited so please contact Jemma Addicott on 01473 832646 to secure your place and receive more information about how you can get the most out of this opportunity.

BLUE CROSS OPEN DAY AND FUN DOG SHOW Our open day and fun dog show will take place on Saturday, July 29 at the animal rehoming centre on Bourne Hill, Wherstead IP2 8NQ between 11am and 4pm.

Fri 30th June - Thurs 6th July

CHURCHILL (PG)

Fri 30th: 2.30 & 7.45, Sat 1st: 7.45 Sun 2nd & Mon 3rd: 2.30 Tue 4th - Thurs 6th: 2.30 & 7.45 Fri 23rd - Thurs 29th June

WONDER WOMAN (12A) Fri 23rd & Sat 24th: 7.45 Sun 25th & Mon 26th: 2.15 Tue 27th & Wed 28th: 7.45 Thurs 29th: 11.30am

BAYWATCH (15)

Fri 23rd - Sun 25th: 5.00, Mon 26th: 11.45am Tue 27th - Thurs 29th: 5.00

SNATCHED (15)

Fri 23rd & Sat 24th: 2.30 Tue 27th & Wed 28th: 2.30 Thurs 29th: 2.30 & 8.15

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID (PG) Sat 24th & Sun 25th: 12.00

LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC

Monday 26th June at 7.30pm - Tickets £15.00

THE INDIANS

Monday 3rd July at 7.30pm - Tickets £15.00

SHAUN CUDDY EVENT CINEMA

World Class Theatre - Beamed to Stowmarket Thurs 20th July at 7.00pm - Tickets £12.50

Live from the National Theatre

ANGELS IN AMERICA PT. 1 (15) Sat 22nd at 7.00pm & Sun 23rd 3.00pm

Recorded Live at his 2017 Maastricht Concert

ANDRE RIEU

Thurs 27th July at 7.00pm - Tickets £12.50

Live from the National Theatre

ANGELS IN AMERICA PT. 2 (15) www.regalstowmarket.co.uk / 01449 612825 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AY

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MY COUSIN RACHEL (12A)

Building on the success of our first open day last year, we are making the event even larger this year with a fun dog show, dog agility and fun scurry, stalls, refreshments, animal units open for viewing, kid’s activities, live music and a raffle.

Entry by way of a monetary donation. For more information, contact the centre on 0300 777 1480 / suffolk@bluecross.org.uk or visit our Facebook page: @bluecrosssuffolk

Fri 30th - Sun 2nd: 5.00, Mon 3rd: 12.00 Tue 4th & Wed 5th: 5.00 Thurs 6th: 11.45am & 5.00

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID (PG) Sat 1st: 10.30, Sun 2nd: 12.15

Fri 7th - Thurs 13th July

THE MUMMY (15)

Fri 7th: 2.30 & 7.30, Sun 9th 7.45 Mon 10th - Thurs 13th: 2.30 & 7.45

CHURCHILL (PG)

Fri 7th: 5.15, Sun 9th: 5.30 Mon 10th - Wed 12th: 5.15 Thurs 13th: 11.45am & 5.15

IPSWICH MOBILE LIBRARY ROUTE 5 Route 5

Town/village

Location

Time

MIP/5A

Sproughton

Church Lane

9.10-9.25am

MIP/5B

Sproughton

Wild Man

9.30-9.45am

MIP/5C

Bramford

St Mary’s Close

9.50-10.05am

Fri 14th - Thurs 20th July

MIP/5D

Bramford

Paper Mill Lane

10.10-10.25am

Fri 14th - Sun 16th: 2.30 Mon 17th - Wed 19th: 2.30 & 7.45 Thurs 20th: 2.30

MIP/5E

Great Blakenham, Chequers

10.35-1055am

MIP/5F

Great Blakenham, Blue Leighs Mobile Home Park

11-11.15am

Fri 14th - Sun 16th: 7.45 Mon 17th - Wed 19th: 5.00 Thurs 20th: 12.00 & 4.45

MIP/5G

Baylham

Post Box

11.25-11.45am

MIP/5H

Claydon

Crown

11.55am-1pm

Fri 14th: 5.00 Sat 15th & Sun 16th: 11.45am & 5.00

MIP/5I

Claydon

Edinburgh Gardens 2.05-2.20pm

MIP/5J

Barham

Bacon Road

2.25-3.50pm

MIP/5K

Bramford

Packard Place

4-4.30pm

HAMPSTEAD (12A) THE HOUSE (15)

WONDER WOMAN (12A)

POCKET MONEY MOVIES

GREAT FAMILY FILMS, KIDS £2.50, ADULTS FREE!*

BEAUTY & THE BEAST (PG) 24th & 25th June: 9.30am

THE BOSS BABY (U)

2017 DATES: July 4, August 1, August 29, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 19

Sat 8th July: 10.00am, Sat 15th & Sun 16th July: 10.00am

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OUT & ABOUT SUFFOLK BOOK LEAGUE Spend an evening with Andrew Cowan, awardwinning novelist and academic.

Andrew is a Professor of Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia. He is the author of five novels, the latest being Worthless Men, as well a creative writing handbook, The Art of Writing Fiction. He will be appearing at the Ipswich Institute Reading Room (15 Tavern Street, Ipswich IP1 3AA) on Thursday, July 13 as part of Suffolk Book League’s 2017 programme of events.

Doors open at 7pm with the event starting at 7.30pm. General admission is £8 (members £4). Students free with ID. Tickets to be paid for on the door. Reservations can be made by emailing: tickets@sbl.org.uk

CLAYDON & BARHAM WI We met on the evening of June 13 and welcomed Jane Sago, our Suffolk East president, who spoke of her time on the television series Super Scrimpers where she was able to help families with money saving tips and inexpensive recipes. It was a most amusing and interesting presentation.

Jane also appears on BBC Radio Suffolk periodically. She also gave us several tips, such as halving a lemon, squeezing out the juice and saving it for something else, then putting salt into the lemon halves to go into the fridge to absorb smells. Must try it sometime! Jane, also, very kindly, brought a bowl of strawberries from her garden, which went down very well with our refreshments. The competition for an inexpensive recipe was won by Jill, second Barbara.

Our book club, walking group and lunch club are still popular. We recently had afternoon tea at the community centre where we were very well looked after, with delicious food served on dainty china and a beautifully decorated table. They were also extremely good with dealing with dietary needs.

On July 11 we will have a Wimbledon evening where we will dress the part and refreshments will be Pimm’s, strawberries and cream.

The competition will be a decorated tennis ball.

Should anyone wish to get in touch, please ring Barbara on 832330.

We will be very pleased to hear from you.

HENLEY SENIOR CITIZENS Since our last report we have enjoyed some special moments. Firstly, on April 19 we treated ourselves to a fish and chip lunch and would like to thank Fircroft Chippie for the excellent service given. This was followed by another visit from Chris Parfitt who gave a very interesting talk entitled The Realm of the Polar Bear. This not only covered polar bears but history, flowers, birds, mammals and bears in Svalbard. Everyone was really enthralled and had plenty to discuss over refreshments.

On May 31, for the fourth year running, we spent the day at The Hut in Felixstowe. On arrival everyone was greeted with a cup of tea/coffee.

Lunch was delivered by Orwell Fisheries and as always was really delicious.

During the afternoon everyone spent time doing their own thing. Some went walking, others just enjoyed the company over an ice cream and some even ventured into the sea for a paddle.

We were really spoilt when it came to afternoon tea as Hilary and Jan provided homemade cakes to enjoy with our drinks. The day would not have been closed without the infamous ‘game of bingo’. What a wonderful time we all had, including the weather which was at least five or six degrees warmer than it is at the time of writing.

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HENLEY MOTHERS’ UNION One of the big outreach projects run by Mothers’ Union dioceses throughout the UK is Away From It All (AFIA) holidays. These are short, self-catering holidays for families who otherwise would not be able to go away. Across Suffolk we raise more than £6,000 each year to fund these holidays and are usually able to send five or six families away for a break. Holidays can be tailored to individual families’ needs, for example with disabled facilities. Our Henley branch raises money for AFIA by giving out our ‘little blue bags’ in which people save spare loose change. This brings in several hundred pounds each year.

Visitors and new members are always welcome to our meetings, so why not come along and find out more? Future meetings are: Monday, July 10 at 7.30pm: Wave of Prayer Service at the Bishop’s Chapel, Park Road Monday, August 14: Our summer meeting may be at a Felixstowe beach hut, depending on the weather Monday, September 11: The Sikh Faith For more details and meeting locations contact Clare Thomas: 01473 832808 / clare.thomas@btinternet.com

BRAMFORD COMPUTER CLUB The club will meet for the first three weeks in July (Monday group 7.309.30pm, Wednesday group 10am-noon). The school summer holiday then means we don’t meet again until the new school year in September.

Hopefully details of the starting date will be in the August edition of this magazine. Have a good summer.

HENLEY WI Our last meeting was our Resolution Meeting where we discuss and then vote upon resolutions put forward from WIs nationwide.

These resolutions then go forward to the national Annual General Meeting to be held in June. The resolutions we discussed were about loneliness and how WIs could help alleviate this in our local communities, and also plastic soup – a contentious issue whereby microfibers from man-made materials leach out when these fabrics are washed and eventually end up in the sea where they are ingested by creatures in the food chain.

The resolution asked us to consider how as WIs we could help to bring this awareness to the attention of manufacturers, both of the materials and washing appliances, to reduce the amount of microfibres produced and also to call upon interested parties to advance further research into this issue. Both of these issues provoked some passionate discussion, the results of which were passed on to our delegate to represent our views at the AGM. After this we had a picture quiz with prizes for the winners, followed by refreshments.

On the last Thursday in May a group of us went to Shelley`s, the restaurant at Suffolk College, for afternoon tea. I can only say that this must be the very best value for afternoon tea in Suffolk. We had copious amounts of tea and coffee and the most delightful food all cooked and served by the students for the princely sum of £10 per head. We had mini-quiches, pulled pork rolls, crostini, a lovely selection of cakes and a mini chocolate mousse.

Many congratulations to all the students and staff involved – it was all delicious!

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OUT & ABOUT

GREAT BLAKENHAM OVER 50S CLUB Dancing to: Ducking and Diving with caller: Phil Smith

Saturday 1st July 2017 7:30pm - 11:00pm

Henley Community Centre, Church Meadows, IP6 0RP Bar, Raffle, Cakes and BBQ

Raising money for

Hannah Woods, originally from Witnesham and now a student at Durham University, will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in the summer of 2017 to raise money for COCO, a charity which helps the education of children in East Africa

Tickets: £8 each Family Ticket: £25 (2 adults, 2 children)

For tickets and information : 01473 717469 dawn_woods@tiscali.co.uk

The club is open to anyone of that age living not just in Great Blakenham but anywhere in the surrounding area. We meet from 2-4pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in the Parish Room, Stowmarket Road, Great Blakenham. The cost per meeting is £1.50 which includes whatever activity is programmed for the afternoon, refreshments and raffle. On afternoons when we may play a couple of games of bingo the tickets are £1 each. Members take it in turns to make the tea.

The Parish Room is the building with the green door more or less opposite the Chequers Public House. The parking area is at the rear and the building is fully accessible for anyone in a wheelchair.

At our first meeting in May we had a social afternoon where our literary skills were called upon. Members divided into pairs and each pair was given a slip of paper with three random words from which they had to compose a short story in 50 words or under in a short period of time. As an example the words Travel, Blossom and Riot became: She stood outside the travel agents and gazed at the window display feasting her eyes on the riot of colour. She had always wanted to visit Japan and see the cherry blossoms. “It’s now or never,” she thought as she pushed the door open.

Perhaps other clubs may wish to use this idea at a meeting.

At our second meeting in June, Liza Jones presented a talk and slideshow entitled Behind the Bathroom Door. This was a mix of history and memory jogging and enjoyed by everyone. The Romans originally brought bathing to England, but when they left so did the habit of bathing for some 200 years. We have no doubt all learned about bedpans being thrown into the street and the smells that pervaded our towns and cities in earlier centuries. It was not until after the Second World War that indoor toilets and bathrooms become the ‘norm’ and many of our members reminisced about growing up with outside lavatories and the tin bath tub once a week for all the family. Liza also talked about soaps and other toiletries and the early days of their production, items that we take for granted nowadays. On a more reflective note it is a fact that more people in India have access to a mobile phone than have access to a toilet.

Our programme up to our summer break is: July 12: Social afternoon with Sandra July 26: Summer tea party with entertainment by one of our members, Dot Chapman, on her accordion We have quite a varied programme and new members are always welcome, but if you would just like to come along and see what goes on we will be pleased to see you.

Jackie Durrant, 01449 672690

SOMERSHAM AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Our next meeting is on Monday, July 10 at 7.30pm when Susie Davis from Katie’s Garden Centre will be our speaker. Our meetings are held in Offton & Willisham Village Hall and new members and guests are always welcome.

For any further information please contact: 01473 830600/254941

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SCHOOLS CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL

pressure shows they have something special. Good schools offer their pupils good choices and encouragement in the curriculum, including sport, the arts and music and for golf to be a part of this mix at more and more schools is very exciting for the Golf Foundation team.”

On Tuesday, July 4, Year 6 parents/carers are invited to an induction evening to meet staff, hear about how they can be involved with the school and to discuss any concerns. Year 6 students will attend an induction day on July 5 where they will enjoy lessons, be introduced to some of their teachers and make new friends in their form groups. Year 7 is a special year for the young people who join us and we want to make sure they are happy, confident and prepared for this next exciting stage of their education.

As another incredibly busy academic year nears its end, there is just time to catch up on what has been happening and what we can look forward to in the last few weeks of term.

Year 11 students have now left school and while it is sad to see them go, I am very proud of their successes and achievements, both personal and academic, over the last five years. I wish them all the very best for the future.

On June 1, Claydon, East Bergholt and Hadleigh High Schools joined together to form a multi-academy trust – The South Suffolk Learning Trust. The three strong schools will be working together to share best practice within the partnership as well as supporting other schools in Suffolk. The South Suffolk Learning Trust (led by an experienced board of local trustees) intends to grow and support the learning of Suffolk youngsters aged between three and 19 and add positively to improving life chances of Suffolk children through effective collaboration. Myself and the other headteachers, Colin Turner and Caroline Gibson, are delighted to be formalising partnerships across schools and enabling an even wider number of children to reach their full potential.

On May 24, four of our talented music students were invited to perform at a prestigious award ceremony at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey.

As a large group of our PE students watched the professional golfers, including Justin Rose, Lee Westwood and Danny Willett swinging their clubs on the course, our musical quartet were playing some swing, rock and jazz to a 200 strong audience who were there celebrate 10 different winning projects who took to the stage to receive their award trophies.

The awards celebrate the special volunteers and professionals who give up so much of their time and energy to support young people, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, as they learn the sport.

Brendon Pyle, chief executive of the Golf Foundation, said: “Our work as a charity is all about helping young people to enjoy all the benefits of playing golf. The band from Claydon High performed so well last year and we were delighted to welcome the school back. To perform under this

CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL 100 CLUB May prize-winners No.15 Phil Harman No.16 Keith Sparrow No.30 Linda Firman

£15.90 £7.95 £2.65

New members are welcome at any time. Entry is just £1 a month and the draw takes place on the last Friday of each month from September through to July. The more entries we get the greater the prize money and all money raised is used to enhance the lives of our children within the pre-school.

For an entry form please contact Nadine Harrison: 01473 831857 / treasurer@claydonpreschool.co.uk

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While we look forward to Year 6 students joining us, our Year 10 students are busy preparing to spend the penultimate week of term on work experience placements. Students have organised their own approved placements, ranging from vets, hairdressers, travel agents, banks and preschools to TT Games in Maidenhead and First Impressions in Newcastle!

A good work experience placement can provide a valuable insight into a different environment, helping students to clarify career aspirations so they can think about what they want to do and the qualifications they will potentially need. It can open doors and also provide concrete evidence of interest in a particular career to both university admissions officers and future employers. We wish all Year 10s the best of luck for an enjoyable week.

The arts faculty has been particularly busy this term. As I write, staff are preparing for the GCSE Art, Textiles and Design Technology Exhibition on June 20, showcasing some incredible artistic talent. Practice is underway for field and track events ahead of sports day and drama and music rooms are buzzing with the sound of students rehearsing for the upcoming Claydon Spotlights show at the end of June. We look forward to updating you with more news of this in the next edition.

Students have enjoyed trips to Ipswich Town Football Club and the University of Suffolk for careers and taster days. Science students have visited Sizewell B and a group of Year 7 students took part in the regional finals of the Bloodhound Rocket Race at RAF Honington. The Bloodhound Project is a national competition which invites every UK school to use micro:bit technology to produce and race foam model cars.

We still have many events, such as the Community Tea Party, Praise Tea Party, Year 5 Arts Festival and Sports Award Evening to look forward to before we break up. The PTA has also organised a quiz night on July 6, 7-9pm at the school. Your support at these events is greatly appreciated.

For more information, please contact Rebecca: 07814 016805 / becca48@ntlworld.com If you would like to visit the school and see us in action, please telephone my PA, Mrs J Pedersen, on 01473 836110 to book a place on one of our open mornings in the autumn term.

Headteacher Mrs S Skinner

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May was a busy month at CPS with various sporting events, musical opportunities, residential trips and exciting learning across the school.

And to top it off we had some sunshine.

our learning powers at CPS as it encourages children to be resilient and creative, to work together and to be curious. A great time was had by all, including the adults!

The start of May was especially busy for our Year 6 pupils who had their SATs week. We were all extremely impressed with how all the children coped. It can be quite a tense and stressful week for them, but they showed great resilience and maturity throughout. It was also wonderful to see how well they all supported each other, a real team effort by all the pupils.

As well as Year 4 ticking of some of their ‘50 things’, Year 5 go to tick off number 47: Learn basic first aid skills. They had a very informative and engaging visit from Pete Gill from St John’s Ambulance who shared the key skills necessary to be an effective, safe and prompt first aider.

With SATs out of the way the children continue to work hard on various pieces of writing, as well as maths, preparing for auditions for the Year 5/6 production and beginning transition work for high school. We have the added benefit of being next door neighbours with Claydon High School so many children will get the opportunity to have extra visits to the school to familiarise themselves before starting in September. We have a parent and pupil induction meeting coming up at Claydon High.

This provides parents and pupils will a fantastic opportunity to get to know members of staff as well as asking any questions. It also helps the high school staff to get to know our pupils and their families. Exciting times for our Year 6 pupils (pictured celebrating after SATs) as their time here is drawing to a close, but lots for them to still look forward to before they go.

Year 4 have ticked off a huge amount of their ‘50 things to do before you leave Claydon Primary School’ including: 5: Go on a mini-beast hunt; 9.

Go pond dipping; 10. Hug a tree; 20. Make a grass trumpet/daisy chain; 26. Take a walk in the woods and listen to the different sounds; 33. Play on the beach; 34. Roll down a really big hill (and get extremely muddy!); 43. Run around in the rain and splash in puddles; 49. Stay overnight on a school trip.

This was all done during their residential trip to Minsmere/Blaxhall.

The children were away for one night with two full days of fun and exciting activities. It is a great trip as they get the opportunity to do many things that they would not be able to do in school linked to their learning in science, PSHE and geography. It also incorporates

Football, netball, swimming, gymnastics and cricket were all a part of our sporting calendar in May. The girls’ football team had more league fixtures, including games against Ravenswood, Cliff Lane and Rushmere Hall. They have had mixed results, but what has been impressive is how determined they have been, how much they have learnt from each game and continue to improve game by game.

We also took a netball team to compete in the School Games netball tournament at Ipswich School. The girls competed extremely well on what was a very hot day, winning two of their games and losing two. The whole team had a great attitude, really supporting each other to create a really enjoyable atmosphere on the day. A special thank you to Mrs Knott and Mrs Wakeling for all their hard work and effort with the netball squad throughout the year.

Our Year 2 gymnastics team went to Inspire Suffolk for the Key Steps Gymnastics competition. Ms Marshall has worked extremely hard to prepare them and the children have shown real commitment in what is a new sport to all of them. They performed extremely well and enjoyed their trip, although Ms Marshall and many of the adults attending felt their positioning was somewhat unjust. There’s always next year!

Although it’s not long until the summer holidays we still have lots planned, including many visits (Felixstowe, Ipswich Museum, Crucial Crew, Flatford Mill, Gurdwara, Alder Carr Farm and more), the Year 5/6 production, numerous musical performances, sports day, transition visits and activities, a whole school art attack day and much, much more. A very exciting end to the year, hopefully with some sunshine!

Deputy Headteacher Louis Collins

CLAYDON & BARHAM YOUNG FAMILIES A Mothers’ Union project which has been run by Mothers’ Union members and supporters for 26 years. We welcome mums, dads, carers and grandparents from Claydon, Barham, Great Blakenham and the surrounding villages with babies or children under five. Entry is just £1.50 a family. This month we meet on Thursday, July 6 and 20 from 9.30-11.30am in Claydon and Barham Village Hall.

At our regular sessions, families enjoy craft activities, enabling children to be creative with a range of materials, and all sorts of toys that encourage children’s imaginative play and physical and social development are

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available. We also enjoy singing together. For parents/carers, it’s a good opportunity to meet others with pre-school children or babies. There is also a prize draw for the children.

This month we would like to wish a happy birthday to Layne and Joseph.

Why not come along and join in the fun? You can make friends and enjoy some valuable play.

For more information contact Michelle on 01473 833788 or check our listing on Netmums.com

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SCHOOLS STONHAM ASPAL C OF E VA PRIMARY SCHOOL As this is our first article for In Touch I would like to introduce you to Stonham Aspal Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. We are a ‘one form’ entry school with 179 pupils currently on roll. We are a feeder school for the highly sought-after Debenham High School. We believe our school to be a very special place. We welcome families from all faiths and backgrounds. Our Christian values are threaded through everything we do and inspire a strong sense of responsibility. We focus on developing the whole child. In our SIAMS inspection in March 2016 we achieved ‘Outstanding’ in all areas and in our Ofsted inspection, in February 2017, we were graded as a ‘Good’ school. Both very positive reflections of which we are proud. Our children do well academically, but they are also grounded, caring, have a sense of purpose and are prepared for their future.

As a testimony to what a wonderful world Stonham Aspal Primary School truly is, 38.5% of our pupils live outside of our catchment. There is a genuine enthusiasm to be part of our very caring, learning environment.

For some, there is also the additional benefit of our Wrap Around care service which offers a longer day (8am-6pm) for working parents and carers. We do have some places in selected year groups. Come and visit us to see at first-hand what makes us different; you’d be most welcome.

Alternatively our website can give you a further insight into our school.

Below is a little of our news for events in the summer term so far.

The week beginning Monday, May 8 saw Class 6 completing a tough week of SATs. The children impressed us all with their maturity and diligence throughout. Class 2 have also completed the Key Stage 1 SATs during the month of May and they impressed us as well with how sensibly they approached the tests. Well done to Classes 6 and 2.

On Friday, May 12 the PTA organised a Beetle Drive which was very well attended. There was lots of excitement about who could build their beetle the fastest and everyone enjoyed the evening. Thank you to the PTA for organising this and thank you to one and all who supported the event.

On Sunday, May 21 the Emperor Academy hosted a production of Emerald City at the Regal Theatre. This included 25 children from our Friday Emperor Camps Dance and Drama Club. It was an extremely impressive show. The children performed to two huge audiences on the Regal stage. They danced, sang and acted out scenes themed around the Wizard of Oz. Having seen the show it is clear how much talent we have here at our school and I am also convinced that we have celebrities of the future attending the school. Well done to everyone who took part and to Emperor Camps for organising and running it.

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On Wednesday, May 24 we took a team of four Year 4 children to the High Suffolk Sports Partnership tennis tournament. The children played a number of singles matches. They did so well that they went through to play off for first and second place. In the final all four of the team members won their matches so we won the whole tournament. The children were amazing throughout and I would like to say huge congratulations for winning, but also for making us so proud, well done.

On Monday, June 5 the whole school celebrated Pentecost with a theme day.

The children dressed in red, orange and yellow to represent the flames of the Holy Spirit. Throughout the day the children were in vertical groups with a mixture of children from Class R to Class 6. They did eight different activities and Open the Book came along and did a special Pentecost assembly to launch the day. It was a lovely day. Please look out for the selection of birthday cards that the children made for the church which are going to be displayed in the church.

Classes 5 and 6 are now busy learning their lines, actions and songs for their production of Robin Hood which we are really looking forward to seeing.

We hope you have enjoyed finding out what we have been up to in school. If you would like to know more our website is a good source of information, or contact the office to arrange to come and visit us: www.stonhamaspal.suffolk.sch.uk

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SCHOOLS / SPORT TALES FROM THE 19TH HOLE HENLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL Well, finally summer seems to have arrived, heralded by a lovely display of red gingham dresses, scabby knees and the delicate aroma of sun cream. It’s a lovely time of year at the school. The children spend a lot of time outside, both at play and outdoor learning. SATs are behind us and the long summer break is just a few weeks away.

Class 1 have been enjoying their lovely garden and are looking forward to welcoming the new Reception children for their induction sessions. It’s always interesting to watch the ‘Old Hands’ looking out for their new friends, showing how much they’ve grown in confidence during their time with us. We have just hosted a coffee morning for the new parents and it was lovely to see so many attending and enjoying hearing about the next phase of their children’s lives.

Class 2 have been very busy in the classroom and the class walls are adorned with their recent efforts. There are some lovely dream catchers made out of simple materials, but imaginatively decorated. There are also some very descriptive poems about the moon and stars and some colourful habitat pictures in 3D. We are very excited about our upcoming visit to the Sealife Centre in Great Yarmouth as part of our habitats topic. We are lucky to be accompanied by our Class 4 children which will add to the enjoyment.

Class 3 have been very busy on the sports front. We have been very lucky to have visitors coming in to teach us tennis and cricket along with a popular dance club and, of course, the ongoing swimming lessons. The children also had an exciting play in a day session where they were able to write, perform and direct their own plays. With a new IPC theme of Egyptians we have managed to plan a visit to the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. This has long been a popular venue with the school and well worth a visit.

Class 4 have probably had the busiest time recently. Apart from SATs they had an interesting visit to Colchester Castle where they were able to explore the foundations of the original temple built on the site during the reign of Queen Boudicca. Thankfully, the weather was kind enough to allow us a leisurely al fresco lunch.

The weather was exceptionally kind to us for our sports day and we had a fantastic turnout of encouraging parents. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were very sporting, whether winners or losers, sorry runners-up!

We have two interesting events coming up which we shall report on next time. We will be having a whole school reading day to encourage the children to appreciate the imagination and inspiration that picking up a book can bring. Secondly, our KS2 children will be putting on the school play, Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies. There have already been lots of rehearsals and the children have been avidly practicing their lines for another atmospheric outdoor performance.

Several members were a little ring-rusty having not picked up a club since Ufford Park two months prior. The Vincent brothers had won that event, along with Peter Cleave, but with Shaun struggling to string two shots together, finishing the front nine with just three points and Scott, usually strong off the tee, struggling to reach the ladies’ tees on two occasions, a repeat result looked highly unlikely. Conversely Terry Aldis was well practised and not only scored heavily but also, for the second time on the bounce, won the Longest Drive Competition. However he did have some unfortunate, but humorous, luck earlier in his round playing out of the greenside bunker on the seventh only for his ball to drop straight down a rabbit hole! Keith Lawrance was one of only a few who landed on the par three 18th green; indeed hitting the flag he was unfortunate not to see his ball disappear and in so doing become the first HOG to record a hole-in-one. This wasn’t to be, but was certainly good enough to secure the ‘Nearest The Pin’ prize.

Should we play this format again, Steve will need to do some serious re-stocking as not one team returned to the clubhouse with their pink ball. In fact three of the five team lost theirs in the first three holes; should they be found they could rightly be re-sold as in ‘pristine condition’. Alan Farnish, Terry and Shaun nearly got their ball back home losing it on the 15th hole, but scoring just 10 points were deemed the runners-up behind winners Brian Shaw, Grahame Hughes and Scott who mustered 16 points despite losing theirs on the 10th hole.

Aside from the team event, individual scores were totted up, resulting in Paul G, with his lucky shorts, being the overall winner, on countback, ahead of Terry A, both scoring 31 points. Shaun is now displaying the Golden Boot on his dining room mantelpiece having scored a season low of 13 points.

Our next event will be our annual weekend getaway at Dunston Hall in late June which you can read about in the next edition.

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Finally, to end on a sad note. Our long serving Class 4 teacher has left us to pursue a career as a life coach. The whole school wish her well in her new venture.

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Stowmarket Golf Club in late May was one of the hottest days of the year so far and, for the second event running, was supported by 15 HOGS. Competitions director Steve Brock had to change the format at the last minute when a stock-take revealed that we had fewer than five yellow balls in store – plenty had been dispensed but few returned over the past few years. Instead he produced a quintet of fluorescent pink spheres meaning that we would be playing a ‘Team Pink Ball’ competition.

Perhaps Paul Gerrard had a premonition while dressing earlier that morning because he arrived sporting an identical shade of shorts. Would this bring him added luck on the day?

The helpline can provide a listening ear as well as information and signposting to services that can help. The Suffolk Dementia Helpline can support anyone who needs to talk.

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CHURCH NEWS THE CLAYDON GROUP OF CHURCHES The Church of England in Claydon and Barham, Henley and Great Blakenham We offer you a warm welcome to all our events and services.

For enquiries about baptisms, weddings and funerals contact: Priest-in-Charge: Rev Carl Melville, Claydon Rectory 01473 833542 / carlmelville@hotmaill.com www.claydonchurches.com Services in July Barham Church – every Sunday at 10am Henley Church – every Sunday at 10am Gt Blakenham Church – every Sunday at 11am Sunday, July 2 – Saint Peter’s Sunday 8am Holy Communion 10am Holy Communion 10am Patronal Service 11am family@blakenham

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Sunday, July 9 – Trinity 4 8am Holy Communion 10am Holy Communion 10am family@henley 11am Holy Communion

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Sunday, July 16 – Trinity 5 8am Holy Communion 10am family@barham 10am Holy Communion 11am Holy Communion

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Sunday, July 23 – Trinity 6 8am Holy Communion 10am Holy Communion 10am Café Church 11am Elevenses@GB 6.30pm Evensong

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Sunday, July 30 – Trinity 7 10am Joint Benefice Service 4pm Pet Service

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Sunday, August 6 – Transfiguration 8am Holy Communion 10am Holy Communion 10am Holy Communion 11am family@blakenham

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Further services can be found on our website.

Hall bookings Barham Church Hall: Zoe Groom, 831804 Gt Blakenham Parish Room: Paul Corbett, 830201 Henley Church Vestry: Margaret Gerrard, 831463 Funerals May 4: Beverley Manning Trinity – what is God like?

Father, Son and Holy Spirit… find out more Sunday, July 2: Great Blakenham Church, 11am Sunday, July 9: Henley Church, 10am Sunday, July 16: Barham Church, 10am Refreshments available, all welcome.

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Saturday, July 15, 11am-3pm: Great Blakenham’s second Doggy Day takes place in the Parish Room and garden for all dogs and owners. There will be many doggy items available such as biscuits, the latest dog wear, and fun doggy competitions.

Pet Service: A special Pet Service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Great Blakenham on Sunday, July 30 at 4pm. All animals are welcome to attend with responsible humans.

Sunday’s Cool: A traditional Sunday School takes place at Great Blakenham for any children within Henley, Claydon, Barham and Great Blakenham. It will run on the second and third Sundays (July 9 and 16, August 13 and 20) from 10.30am in Great Blakenham Parish Room.

Under fives should be accompanied by an adult. Older children can be left unattended. Stories, games, songs, loads of fun. It’s free – no need to book! Contact Irene for more information: 01449 676567 J-Team – Thirty years old this year: On August 9, the doors of Barham Church will open to dozens of excited children for the 30th year running for our three day holiday club. This outreach to children of primary school age has proved extremely popular and on a number of occasions, including last year, it has been necessary to put out the ‘Full Up’ signs.

Application forms were sent to last year’s attendees at Easter and have recently been sent out to all families from Claydon Primary School. If your child will be between five and 11 years as at August 31 this year and you haven’t had an application form please book straight away as we were already half full at the time of writing.

On the following Sunday, August 12, there will be a reunion for all those who have attended J-Team over the past 30 years. At 10am there will be a celebration reunion party for adults and children celebrating 30 years of J-Team. Do spread the word to anyone you might remember that once attended J-Team!

Barham Hall Picnic Band Concert: Sold out – If you were thinking about attending this event on July 8 we are sorry to tell you that every single ticket has been sold and we have a waiting list should anyone let us know they can’t use their ticket.

Vestry Café: Runs on the third Saturday of every month in Henley Church Vestry from 10.30am for light lunches and refreshments. It’s a great chance to catch up with others and meet new people! Our next café is on July 15.

Harvest Festival: This will take place in all our churches over the weekend of September 23-24. Our churches will be open the whole weekend with displays and events, so look out for more details coming soon. The weekend will end at 6pm on the Sunday with a special service at Barham Church where we will be joined by the Cathedral Choir.

Other services and events Sunday, July 2: A Slice of Summer, Home Farm, noon Friday, July 7: Service at Alasdair Place Saturday, July 8: Open Air Picnic Band Concert, evening Saturday, July 15: Vestry Café, Henley Church, from 10.30am

Gt Blakenham Doggy Day, 11am-3pm Wednesday, July 28: Service at St Peter’s Court Sunday, July 30: Pet Service, St Mary’s Church, GB, 4pm Saturday, August 12: Great Blakenham Church Quiz Night, 7pm Sunday, September 24: Harvest with Cathedral Choir, Barham continued over

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CHURCH NEWS Letter from the vicar I write this letter on Election Day, when millions will go to their local polling station to cast their ballot.

It seems to me that, as a country, we want great change at the moment.

With Brexit and the recent spate of terror attacks in London and Manchester and indeed across the world, there is a call for a greater sense of respect and love being human beings.

Actually, this demand for change has always been around. Sometimes though, we need it more. Jesus himself called for greater love and understanding between fellow human beings. Christians believe that the change we need in our world comes from God – that’s why we pray and work for peace in our world, run soup kitchens and feed the hungry, sit with the bereaved and comfort the scared, clothe the homeless and make ourselves available for anyone at any time. Those are the places we find God. Jesus spent most of his time with people the rest of society shunned.

I hope that when you voted last month, you voted with the needs of the country’s most vulnerable at heart.

Change, bad or good, will come through those we elect to parliament.

But actually, what Jesus taught is that we are the biggest agents of change in our world. How might you be able to change someone’s world for the better?

Wherever you are in that journey of change, why not join us!

The Rev Carl Melville carlmelville@hotmail.com

WIMBLEDON, STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM Wimbledon 2017 will be close to starting, if it hasn’t already begun, as you read this edition of In Touch.

The strawberry season will have reached its peak and the amount eaten at Wimbledon is amazing. Last year 27 tons of fresh English strawberries from Kent (that’s 112,000 punnets) were served at £2.50 with an average of 10 berries.

They were served with 1,539 gallons of fresh cream, but no one really knows the reason why strawberries and cream came to be paired and served at Wimbledon.

The writer of an article for The Independent encourages us to look back to when tennis began back in 1859 when Harry Gem, a solicitor from Birmingham, and the Spanish merchant Augurio Perara combined the best of rackets and the best of pelota – a Basque ball game – to create tennis.

Strawberries and cream were served at Wimbledon during the first tournament in 1877. It was then that 200 spectators came to see the first Wimbledon champion, racket player Spencer Gore, beat his opponent W. C. Marshall 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. The article concludes: “History doesn’t relate whether they all tasted the strawberries and cream, but those who did would have witnessed a great culinary tradition being born.”

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Just as we don’t know why strawberries and cream are served at Wimbledon, neither do we always know why tragedies happen in the world. Current events may have left us wondering why God would allow such things to happen. To help in such situations when I can only honestly answer “I don’t know”, I am encouraged to go back to the beginning and start with what I do know about God from the Bible. He created the world perfect, provided all that was needed and is righteous in all His ways.

Building a framework of what I do know first, helps me to trust Him even though I don’t understand it all.

WEEKLY EVENTS Tuesday: Weekly Prayer Meeting, 9.30-10.30am Wednesday: Home Group, 10-11.45am Thursday: Home Group, 7.45-9.30pm Friday: Children’s Club (primary school age), 6.30-7.30pm Sunday Morning Service: 10.45am-noon We’ll be having a cream tea followed by well-known hymns on Sunday, July 2 at 4pm.

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