In Touch News with Claydon_AUGUST 2018

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with Barham, Claydon, Henley & Whitton Rural Volume 8 • Issue No. 10 • AUGUST 2018

Now where did I drop that ball? by Caroline Wolton

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR The game has just ended! I’m utterly devastated but have spent the last hour trying (unconvincingly) to persuade my eight-year-old son it’s not the end of the world. It’s all falling on deaf ears just now, but hopefully not for long. We will pick ourselves up and we will come back, and next time we will have experience on our side.

Well done boys. Football might not be coming home today, but you will be given a heroes’ welcome when you do.

As a Galway girl I have experienced a similar degree of disappointment more times than I wish to acknowledge. So much of the summer (every summer) in Ireland revolves around GAA fixtures and it’s impossible not to get caught up in the excitement. We grow up playing hurling and camogie and the rivalry is intense, especially at club level. Every game is analysed and every move dissected ad infinitum until the next game. Then it starts all over again.

Sport can be cruel, but when it’s joyful, there really is nothing quite like it. When you support a team, you become a member of an extensive community. Even though I’m 500 miles from home I feel proud when I fly the Galway flag. That sense of heritage, that wonderful belonging, will stay with me forever. I shall forever be a Galway girl.

Of course I’m now also a Suffolk girl and I’ve been as caught up in the excitement of the World Cup as everyone else. Even if you’re not a footy fan, I hope you have engaged with the World Cup in some small way and that the feel-good factor stays with you for a long time. I also hope it inspires you to appreciate the value of shared experience and to seek out opportunities to spend time with others without the expense of a longhaul flight.

Whether you choose a sporting activity (either as participant or spectator), a coffee morning, a walk or a talk, there are opportunities aplenty in your local community and I hope In Touch motivates you reach out and grab the ball with both hands.

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SUNDAY EVENING SOUP KITCHEN Two of our leaders are moving, so we need one or two people to collect the equipment from Barham Church, heat the soup and co- ordinate the group. It’s an eight-week rota and we will give guidance to help with this vital service. We feed between 25 and 35 people most Sunday evenings in the lay-by in Elm Street outside the Magistrates Court.

For more information ring Ann Colthorpe: 01473 831079

MEET UP MONDAYS We all know loneliness is devastating, but did you know that as many as one in 10 of us say the TV is our main companion?

MeetUpMondays™ give hospitality businesses the opportunity to help change this, to show love for the community and to showcase their lovely, friendly pub, cafe, tea room or hotel lounge as a place of warm welcome.

MeetUpMondays™ was started by Mick Dore of The Alexandra pub SW19 in January 2018 as he was fed up of reading about loneliness and decided to do something. He is well worth following on Facebook and Twitter as he is an inspiration!

So what did he do? Well, he began offering a couple of hours of free tea, coffee and sandwiches on a Monday lunchtime, encouraging those in the local area who ‘are fed up with their own company’. This may be because they are a new mum, a home worker, out of work (for whatever reason) or an elderly person or couple who have started to feel isolated. Since the launch, The Alexandra has simply changed lives.

Ann Osborn, director of the Rural Coffee Caravan fell over MeetUpMondaysᵀᴹ on Twitter and thought it was an absolutely brilliant idea. They befriend people and offers them access to the information they need to empower them so the fit with was perfect!

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NEWS CLAYDON & WHITTON PARISH COUNCIL

BEATZ THE STREETZ WITH CLAYDON YOUTHZONE Our successful relaunch at Easter, saw us take on the role of CLAYDON YOUTHZONE. The YOUTHZONE hopes to be bigger and better than ever, running holiday activities for young people aged nine-16 years. It is open to all young people, their siblings, family and friends, aged nine to 16 years in the local area and beyond.

Activities run for five days at Easter and 10 days during the summer holiday. Most of the activities take place at Claydon High School, however we do have activities off-site in the local area.

The cost for each activity is subsidised by the generous funding and donations we receive, including the local parish ccouncils, Suffolk Foundation, National Lottery and locality funding. This makes them affordable to you and gives the young people a chance to try something new and maybe find a new hobby/interest – or even career!

Activities planned for the summer include Karting, Gamersbus, Ski Lessons, High Ropes, Tobogganing, Climbing, Trampolining, Cooking, Fused Glass, Ceramics, Mosaics, Tennis, Golf and much, much more!

Contact us to book your place!

Welcome to our New Parish Clerk On July 1 we welcomed Charmaine Greenan as our new parish clerk and we wish her every success in her new role. Charmaine will now be the first point of contact for all parish council business, although all parish councillors are also very willing to help where appropriate. Members of the community are asked to remember that Charmaine is employed on a part-time basis and will not always be available when contacted, but will respond as soon as she is able.

Her contact details, which now include the facility to send text messages, are: Mrs Charmaine Greenan, 129 Poplar Hill, Stowmarket IP14 1EZ / 07887 459989 / claywhit@btinternet.com Grant Applications Each year the parish council gives grants to village organisations towards their day-to-day running costs. Applications for the 2019/20 financial year should be sent to our parish clerk by September 30 please. Application forms are available online or by request from our parish clerk. Grants for improvements to facilities are also available and can be applied for at any time of the year.

Again forms are available online or by request.

In addition the parish council recently met with Andy Wallace from Sackers who, because they have now become an established local company, wish to support the community by contributing financially towards projects undertaken by local voluntary groups in the area. However, they have asked that all applications are made via the parish council. Therefore any group or organisation in Claydon who have, or are planning a project, and would like to be considered for a grant from Sackers, should apply in the first instance to our parish clerk.

Roadworks in and around Claydon During the rest of July and August there will be numerous road works on Norwich Road between Claydon and Pesthouse Lane, Barham. These include: water main services, moving overhead electrical cables underground, laying electric mains, BT Cabinet work and surface dressing. Many will have traffic light control so delays are likely and you are advised to allow extra time for your journey. For full details go to https://roadworks.org or see the news page on our website.

Police Volunteer Scheme Suffolk Constabulary is recruiting Police Volunteers to support Suffolk Police in most areas of their organisation. Police Support Volunteers: • must be aged over 16 years, although many roles require you to be over 18 years, with no upper age limit • can work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week and hours are mutually agreed locally • are not required to wear a uniform • will be covered by public liability insurance wherever they undertake their volunteering duties.

For more information contact: specialsandvolunteers@suffolk.pnn.police.uk / 01473 613589 The parish council is always interested to receive comments from residents.

Opportunity is given at every parish council meeting for members of the public to speak about matters either on the agenda or that are of particular concern to them. Alternatively these can be sent in writing with your name and address to our parish clerk.

For the very latest news and information about village life and other items of interest, please visit: http://claydonandbarham.onesuffolk.net / Twitter @claywhitpc

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NEWS CLAYDON & BARHAM ANNUAL COMMUNITY QUIZ This year’s annual quiz for the John West Trophy will take place on Friday, October 5 at Claydon & Barham Community Centre, starting at 7.30pm.

Come and represent an organisation, group or club from the two villages or come along as a team of friends from Claydon & Barham.

More details to follow next month.

BARHAM PARISH COUNCIL Following the ‘minded to refuse’ outcome from the Referrals Committee for Planning Application 1856/17 – Land off Norwich Road and Barham Church Lane, Barham Parish Council instructed THaT Consultancy to review the transport assessment report submitted by Pigeon, as the council felt that there were flaws in this report that needed to be highlighted to MSDC for their consideration when discussing this application in the future.

A copy of this can be seen on the website. This URL will take you directly to it: https://tinyurl.com/y9jxwg7x Alternatively you can email the parish clerk using the email below and she will happily send you a copy.

HENLEY PARISH COUNCIL Summer; and with every warm day that goes by Henley seems to dream up some new activity.

Just looking ahead at events in the diary even before this is published, we have Folk Night, the Community Centre Birthday Party, the Pre-School Fete, the Coffee Morning at 34 Church Lane, and that doesn’t include regular events like the WI, the Bowls Club, the HOGS outings and all the others.

The flower festival in and around the church was a huge success; lots of people enjoyed the wonderful displays and took part in activities all across the weekend. Peter Pan! wowed crowds in the community centre during the same weekend. The Henley Chefs continue to cook up wonders at the first hint of it being time for a social evening.

There are things Henley still needs and the parish council discusses them all the time: more housing, especially at the smaller, more affordable end; a functioning pub (there’s a long story); a shop. But for community spirit you can’t fault it, and for enthusiasm and commitment you’d be hard pushed to find a village where there is quite so much going on.

The community centre, the primary school and the church between them seem to offer hubs of activity and events which a large proportion of the village joins in – long may they thrive and continue to offer a real sense of community. They turn a place to live into a place full of life; a village into a real community.

Meanwhile back in the real world, the County Highways team has cleared the gullies which caused the repeated flooding in Church Lane. Let’s wait and see what happens when the rain (what’s that again?) comes.

You can find our privacy notice on the Henley website and if you have any questions about this or anything else to do with the parish council, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

If you are not on our village email list and would like to be, just 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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Also, an update for Planning Application DC/18/01163 – Land east of Ely Road has been deferred by MSDC Development Control Committee to the Referrals Committee for the following: • Need to consider accumulated impact of development in conjunction of other housing development proposals in the area, traffic flows and reference to Parish traffic Survey. May need updated SCC Highways response.

And need for: • Ensure clear understanding of SCC requests on footpath proposals and provision as a result of the development • Confirmation that any mineral allocation is not required • Clarification of ecological interests and mitigation on site.

In light of this, Barham Parish Council have instructed THaT Consultancy to add additional information to our report to include this development.

Please note during the school summer holidays (July 25 – September 10), the parish clerk will be working a different schedule. Please email any queries or concerns you have over this time to the address below and the clerk will respond as soon as she can. If you are unable to email, the parish phone has an answerphone so please feel free to leave a message and again the clerk will respond as soon as she can.

Barham Parish Council would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Chaplin for his years of service cutting the grass at the junction of Norwich Road and Church Lane. In light of Mr Chaplin’s retirement from this role, the parish are looking for someone else to take on this paid duty. If you or anyone you know would consider taking this over, please contact the parish clerk to show your interest.

The parish council’s future monthly parish council meetings are changing their start times from September 2018. The new start times will be 7.30pm from the current 7pm. Future meeting dates and agendas are available via the website or can be viewed on the village noticeboards, which are located near the entrance of the Co-op and at Barham Green. If you would like a specific topic discussed as an agenda item then please email the parish clerk.

The latest news and information relating to the villages can be viewed at: www.claydonandbarham.onesuffolk.net Parish Clerk Jo Culley 07958 402335 / barhampc@outlook.com

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NEWS SnOasis PARISH ALLIANCE (SPA) In the autumn of 2016, Onslow Suffolk Ltd put in an application to Mid Suffolk District Council for SnOasis Reserved Matters to be considered – Planning Application no. 4494/16.

CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFELINE AND CHARITY SHOP We left home at 8am on July 1 to take the two children who had been with us for the last fortnight back to the airport and to collect the new group of 15 arriving on the flight they would go home on.

Full details can be found at: www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning It is important to be aware that this is not a renewal of the original planning approval for SnOasis, which remains in place. Reserved Matters cover the detail of such topics as design, appearance, transport, drainage, ecological mitigation, etc.

Our questions and comments about Reserved Matters were summarised in a document which was submitted to MSDC in the summer as the comments from the SPA and all its member parishes, giving the comments extra weight because they come from a significant number of local communities, representing over 11,000 registered voters. The SPA member parishes are Baylham, Barham, Bramford, Claydon and Whitton, Great Blakenham, Little Blakenham, Needham Market, Nettlestead and Somersham.

As I reported to you in July, the SPA held a meeting with representatives from SnOasis and their planning consultants to discuss our concerns and queries about Reserved Matters. We received their response, but noted that many critical areas still remain unclear. The SPA sought clarification on this from the developers at the end of May. As I write this, there has still been no response whatsoever from the developers. I am sure you all share my concern about this lack of response to the genuine concerns of the local community.

We also contacted BMDSC Planning to raise our continuing concerns and also to attempt to establish what the timescale is for progressing Reserved Matters. The response we have had from Planning indicates that they share our frustration with the lack of progress on resolving the outstanding matters for this development which has such big implications for so many local residents. The SPA fully supports Planning in their efforts to progress this application and I hope to be able to pass on some more positive information in the near future.

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

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While on the road we received a message to tell us that the flight leaving Belarus had been delayed by at least an hour so would be an hour plus arriving at Gatwick. I am sure you will recall it was a blisteringly hot day so not the best time to then get stuck in a massive traffic jam on the M25!

The two girls were safely checked in for departure and assigned to a returning adult to look after them on the way home. It was then over to arrivals to wait for our group. Eventually they arrived, very tired and weary after having been up since 3am and of course Belarus is two hours ahead of UK time, making it seem even longer for them.

With even heavier traffic on the way home it was almost 6.30pm before we arrived back in Stowmarket where the host families were waiting, very excited to meet the children who would be their house guests for the next month.

After introductions and some necessary translations, the families left and the children were introduced to their temporary homes.

On Monday 2, myself and our interpreters visited each child and found all of them to be already ‘at home’ but amazed at things we take for granted such as having a whole bedroom to themselves, gardens, outside toys, showers on demand and a plentiful supply of fresh fruit!

Tuesday saw the start of our program with the children meeting daily at our new centre within Stowmarket Football Club. The children love to be there with all the facilities we have been given and it is a great place to base our days at.

On Wednesday it was the dreaded dentist day and I have to admit how (pleasantly) surprised I was. As usual Jill Geaney and her team of dentists worked flat out from 8.30am but, for the first time in 11 years, everyone had been seen and treated by 11am! This was absolutely amazing as previous years had been long, long days, sometimes not finishing until 6pm. Again we were really fortunate to have been given the use of the adjacent Church Hall which made everything so much easier as the children could stay there until called for their turn. All-in-all, it was a record year with only 21 fillings and 15 extractions being carried out.

And so our program will continue until the end of the month with many exciting ‘first time’ activities to be experienced by the children, the majority of which are provided by our supporters and helpers who we rely on so much.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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NEWS COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT JOHN FIELD’S REPORT TO GIPPING VALLEY: JULY 2018 Suffolk County Council’s School Transport Plans In June, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet voted to change the Home to School Transport policy so that only children travelling to their nearest school would receive free transport. The changes are due to be phased in from September 2019 so existing students will see no change unless their families move. Post 16 transport (to One) will stay as it is and Rising Fives will be included.

We believe that the impact on families who do not drive their children to school will be high. There has also been very vocal opposition from schools, parents and carers across Suffolk. Schools are concerned that there will be large changes to the number of pupils they attract, and hence their viability, based on cost of transport, not quality and breadth of education.

Roadworks At long last, Hackney’s Corner is beginning to look as though it is nearing completion. However, the downside is that the replacement of the gas main on Bramford Road has started. The road will be closed for about six weeks with signed diversions along the B1113 through Needham Market to Stowmarket, but many will rat run through Claydon or Blakenham Fields.

I have raised the congestion issues created with the County Network Assurance team and the cabinet member, but have been told there is no alternative. Work, I am told, will be organised to minimise inconvenience and duration.

Following the Cabinet meeting, opposition councillors from all parties united to call-in the decision to Scrutiny. On July 9 the Conservative members of the Scrutiny Committee were not convinced the clear overestimate of future cost increases represented a failure to present to Cabinet an accurate view of the issue that required another look. They rejected the call in and the phased introduction of the change will go ahead.

District Council Issues District Scrutiny has looked at the organisation that provides a repair and improvement service for council housing. The business case appeared totally unrealistic and Cabinet had clearly failed to check it thoroughly. Although money has not been ‘lost’, the organisation failed to deliver the work anticipated despite spending to budget.

Scrutiny After the changes in the Conservative administration, Mark Bee is now chair and I remain as vice-chair.

The scheme to invest £25million in commercial property, for a rental return some four per cent ahead of borrowing costs, is ahead of schedule and yielding slightly less than target. The risk from the current high street problems has not had an effect so far. The management organisation we judged to be up to scratch.

This month we reviewed the council’s response to our 2016 recommendations on the county council’s role in working with partners to tackle domestic abuse in Suffolk. Progress had been made with the county and police present clearly focused on improving our response to this critical issue. There are more refuges available and groups set up to work with perpetrators, but we have had to ask for evidence of successful outcomes.

Major review of Suffolk Highways The new Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Highways, Councillor Mary Evans, has launched a major review of the way highways in Suffolk are maintained including: • Suffolk Highway Maintenance Operational Plan which determines how resources are deployed • How the location of potholes is considered with their width and the impact they can have on cyclists • How utility companies coordinate roadworks and are held to account for their actions • How residents, councillors and businesses are informed about road repairs • Financial control and contract management • How town and parish councils can work closer with Suffolk Highways to make the best use of their local knowledge, skills, money and time

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Planning The development near Ely Road was referred to the full Planning Committee to be heard at the same time as the revised Barham Church Lane application.

The potential highways congestion issues that worry so many residents are receiving serious attention by your parish councils and by the district council. However, they only prevent development if their effect is ‘serious’; a high threshold.

Mid Suffolk has calculated that they now have a five-year land supply. There are now enough approved development proposals that will be delivered to meet the estimated need for houses over the next five years.

This should bring all Mid Suffolk’s housing policies back into play and reduce the pressure to approve anything ‘sustainable’.

If you have any queries, please phone me on 01473 831306 (you will need to say your name and press #) or 07545 423808 or email me at: john.field@suffolk.gov.uk I do have Twitter (@JohnFieldjd) and Facebook (fieldjd) accounts and my website is at: www.johnfield.suffolk.libdems.org

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NEWS AFTERNOON TEA In support of East Anglian Air Ambulance Saturday, September 14 2-4pm at Calydon & Barham Village Hall Tickets £5. Contact Mary (830004), Pat (831308) or Linda (839948)

SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM Hello, I’m Pc 1397 Dave Wright and I am your new Community Engagement Officer (CEO). I’ve been a police officer with Suffolk Constabulary for 12 years, having spent all that time on a response team based in Ipswich, and I am very much looking forward to this new and challenging role and I look forward to meeting you while I’m out and about.

Just to explain a bit about my new role within the community, on June 18 Suffolk Constabulary introduced nine new Community Engagement Officers to cover Suffolk. As a CEO, I will work alongside your existing Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) in tackling locality based crime, antisocial behaviour and problem solving key local issues. I will be visible and accessible with the aim of strengthening engagement within communities and will work with partners and the voluntary sector, highlight and promote public events, develop and support volunteering opportunities, support crime prevention initiatives and ensure timely information is provided to the public using various forms of digital media such as Twitter and Facebook.

I will be using the Hadleigh SNT Twitter account to post updates, but I also have my own Facebook page which can be accessed from the main Suffolk Constabulary Facebook page by typing ‘Ipswich West & Hadleigh Police’ in the search box. I can also be contacted at: CEOipwesthadleigh@suffolk.pnn.police.uk July saw the start of Operation Parkland, the Constabulary’s initiative in South Suffolk to tackle anti-social behaviour and associated criminality in the summer months. Officers from your local Hadleigh SNT, along with those from the Ipswich West, East and Central SNTs are all working together to target the hot spot areas that were identified last month with these hot spot areas being patrolled regularly by officers on both foot and in vehicles.

If you want to keep up-to-date with the latest policing news in your area, why not subscribe to Police Connect? Police Connect is a messaging service connecting you to the very latest policing news for your area via email, text or phone and there is no charge for this service – all messages you receive are free. You can register to receive information about the issues that most matter to you and be among the first to be alerted by police in the case of an emergency affecting your area.

You can choose to receive regular updates on crime and public appeals, safety advice and meetings and events. There is the option to receive information about a range of specific interest areas – such as ‘rural’ or ‘rivers and coastal’ – as well as updates for business owners and news from your Police and Crime Commissioner.

To find out more and to register for this service visit: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/services/police-connect If you have any quires or questions please contact Hadleigh SNT at Hadleigh Police Station, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD Hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk Emergency: Call 999 Non-Emergency: Call 101 Follow us on Twitter@ HadleighPolice Police Connect: Suffolk.police.uk/police connect

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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT SUFFOLK ENERGY-FROM-WASTE FACILITY CLAYDON AND BARHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE Litter Pick Earlier this summer, 22 of us from the Suffolk-energy-fromwaste facility and from the wider Suez team took part in a litter pick at Southwold beach.

We collected five big bags of rubbish from the coastline.

Church Lane, Claydon IP60 EG / info@candbcc.co.uk / 01473 831805 Cup Cake Café Open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am-2pm. The team are managed by a new member of staff with volunteers from The Papworth Trust, an Ipswich based charity, who are learning new skills. We appreciate the support from the community with this charitable new venture.

This was part of SUEZ4Ocean, a worldwide campaign aimed at reducing pollution in our oceans. It encourages employees to get involved by organising beach clean-ups in their local areas.

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The oceans are under threat from pollution, 80 per cent of which comes from the land and human activity. There are 269,000 tonnes of plastic floating on the ocean surface. It is estimated there will be more pieces of plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050. Here at SUEZ we are doing our bit to prevent waste ending up in the ocean.

Wednesday: Bingo / Bar Open

The Suffolk team are planning to do more litter picks in the future.

Big Walk This summer SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is challenging all its employees, families and friends to join us in taking a step forward for every person diagnosed with cancer by collectively walking 357,000km, one kilometre for each person diagnosed. Up and down the country SUEZ employees have been collecting the kilometres from miles walked in Cornwall, marathons along the River Themes to meanders along the coast in Northumberland.

The team in Suffolk did their big walk on June 14, walking six miles from site and down the Gipping Valley. We were blessed with glorious weather and all 20 employees and five dogs had a wonderful time. We raised £100 on the day, but a World Cup sweepstake will be adding more to the total once the World Cup is finished.

Monday: Short Mat Carpet Bowls / Bar Open Tuesday: Karate (all ages 4-7pm), Carpet Bowls, Ladies Darts / Bar Open Thursday: Street Dance for young people, 6.30-8pm Friday Karate (all ages 4-7pm) / Bar Open Weight Watchers in the Compton Lounge, 5.30-6.30pm; entry via the rear gate on the school side of the community centre.

Money Box has a pot of £119 at the time of writing.

The hall is available on Friday evenings for your suggestions.

Saturday: Bar open noon-3pm and from 7pm Sunday: Bar open from noon-6pm, Christmas Saving Club and a traditional meat draw The bar is fully stocked with popular lagers, real beers and spirits. The hall and Compton Lounge are available for hire, and don’t forget the pool table, where it’s three games for only £1.

Come and have a look around The Suffolk energy-from-waste facility is holding a series of open days over the summer, which will include a tour of the facility and time to explore our visitor centre. Places are currently available on Wednesday, September 5, 10am-noon. There are 20 spaces and you must pre-book.

To book your place, please email suffolkefw@suez.com and we will confirm your place by email. If you would like to come but cannot make these dates, you can email us to register your interest and we will let you know when the next open days are planned.

OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS To book a visit: 01473 836821

Environment Agency: 0800 807060 SUEZ Communities Trust: 01454 262910

CLAYDON AND BARHAM VILLAGE HALL DATES FOR AUGUST Thursday 2 Slimming World Friday 3 Sound Bath Session Monday 6 Craft Addicts Thursday 9 Slimming World Tuesday 14 Women’s Institute Thursday 16 Slimming World Monday 20 Craft Addicts Thursday 23 Slimming World Thursday 30 Sunshine Service

Slimming World Friday 31 Private Hire

5.30 & 7.30pm 6-10pm 1-4pm 5.30 & 7.30pm 7.15-10pm 5.30 & 7.30pm 1-4pm 5.30 & 7.30pm 10am-noon 5.30 & 7.30pm 9am-10.30pm

Because of work on the Claydon and Barham website, the online booking process has changed a little. Please follow the notes on the bookings page.

If you have a problem please contact us: cbvillagehall@btinternet.com / 01473 836972 (Geoff)

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OUT & ABOUT MOO-SICAL FEAST FOR UNDER-FIVES ROLLING INTO CLAYDON Moo Music is a class full of singing, dancing, musical games and masses of fun with instantly loveable characters. Class leader Suzi said: “Moo Music is a fantastic way of teaching young children a whole range of skills while they are having a great time.”

Moo Music features six original characters – Maggie Moo, Ollie Oink, Henry Horse, Doris Duck Barry Baa and Holly Hen – with 25 songs each. All the songs are written by a professional songwriter and recorded by professional musicians and vocalists using real instruments.

“It’s brilliant fun,” said Suzi. “And I hope to welcome you to a Moo Music class soon.”

Moo Music classes will be launching at Claydon and Barham Village Hall on Friday, September 14. If you would like to attend please ensure you book as places are limited.

Three trial classes cost £10, with discounts for siblings, half-termly and termly bookings. For more information, call Suzi on 07944 033723 or visit: www.facebook.com/moomusicstow or www.moo-music.co.uk/sdnm

COFFEE MORNING AT ST PETER’S COURT, CLAYDON First Tuesday of every month There are table top sales and raffles and all the money raised goes to the Air Ambulance.

All welcome.

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

MIP/5D

Bramford

Paper Mill Lane

10.10-10.25am

MIP/5E

Great Blakenham Chequers

10.35-1055am

MIP/5F Great Blakenham Blue Leighs

Mobile Home Park

11-11.15am

MIP/5G

Baylham

Post Box

11.25-11.45am

MIP/5H

Claydon

Crown

11.55am-1pm

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

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OUT & ABOUT BRAMFORD TREFOIL GUILD CLAYDON & BARHAM WI Our July meeting welcomed Sheila and Geoff Harris who are volunteers working with the East Anglian Air Ambulance. They gave us a really interesting talk. The East Anglian Air Ambulance has had 22,920 missions since they began in 2001. They are one of the few services who can fly at night and can get anywhere in this area within 25 minutes. Each mission costs on average £3,500 with eight call outs each day. They survive completely on donations.

Interesting fact: the helicopters are yellow because they were originally sponsored by the AA and have kept the colour since.

Our July meeting was a walk around Needham Lake on a very hot morning, but quite a few of our members made it around and enjoyed it. We then met with the non-walkers at The Swan in Needham Market for a nice meal to finish off our meeting.

Our August meeting is going to be a nice casual one with a picnic on Bramford Picnic Meadow if the weather is nice; if not we will use the Guide and Scout Headquarters. We are meeting at the HQ at 2.30pm then going down to the meadow.

We welcome new members; you don’t have to have been a Guide or leader to join. For more information please contact Linda: 01473 462317

This month we meet on August 14 for a BBQ. Should anyone wish to get in touch please contact Linda: 01473 839948

1ST CLAYDON AWARDED GRANT FOR NEW MARQUEE 1st Claydon Scout Group took ownership of a new marquee tent in June; the old one needed to be replaced after many years’ service at Scout and family camps, Sponsored by local councillor John Whitehead, the group won a £1,350 Locality Grant from Mid Suffolk Council.

Group Scout Leader Terry Sutton said: “This was a very generous donation to the group and ensures that we can continue to provide an all-round activity programme for the boys and girls of Claydon, Barham, Great and Little Blakenham.”

The group will be using the tent or the first time at their 70th Anniversary Family Camp in July, and hopefully many more years thereafter.

GREAT BLAKENHAM CRAFT CLUB Open to anyone living in Great Blakenham and the surrounding areas, the club meets every Monday other than bank holidays in Great Blakenham Parish Room (opposite the Chequers PH) from 2-4pm. The building is fully accessible. Members pay £2 per meeting to cover hall hire, refreshments, the monthly workshop goody bag and weekly raffle prizes. If you prefer to bring your own project the charge is £1.50.

Our remaining programme for 2018 August 6: It’s a Jungle out There September 3: No Tune on this Accordion October 1: Christmas Stockings November 5: Christmas Card Making December 3: AGM and Christmas Party If you think this all sounds interesting there is currently room for new members so please get in touch if you would like to join us. Although the club is all ladies at present, gentlemen who would like to learn crafts are welcome.

Unfortunately I can’t accommodate children.

Jackie Durrant: 01449 672690

STOWMARKET & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB There will not be a meeting in August; the next meeting will be on Wednesday, September 26 at 7.30pm at Woolpit Village Hall. Visitors and new members always welcome.

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HENLEY MOTHERS’ UNION Mothers’ Union was founded in 1876 by Mary Sumner, a vicar’s wife in Kent. Her aim was to support women bringing up their children in the Christian faith, and the organisation has grown to be worldwide, with more than four million members in 84 different countries. On August 9, Mary Sumner Day, we remember our founder, and this year there will be a special service in Bury St Edmunds Cathedral to celebrate her life.

Our next meetings are: August 9, 11am: Mary Sumner Day Service at the Cathedral September 10, 7.30pm: Thomas Shavu and CCMP at Susan Reeve’s home If you would like to know more about Mothers’ Union, come along to one of our meetings or visit: www.musuffolk.org.uk For more details and meeting locations contact Clare Thomas: 01473 832808 / clare.thomas@btinternet.com

HENLEY WI After singing Jerusalem and dealing with the business of the evening, the president welcomed our speaker, Lewis Tyler, who presented a talk entitled The History of the River Gipping. He enlightened us on how it rises from a small spring near the radio mast at Mendlesham, but gets its name from the village of Gipping close by. It is then joined by several small streams and the larger Rattlesden River at Stowmarket. It becomes the tidal River Orwell at Ipswich.

Lewis then spoke about the various locks attached to the river and projects to repair them. A tragedy known as the Stowupland Lock Explosion occurred on August 11, 1871. There were two explosions and loss of life, a tragedy caused by sulphuric acid, but blame was never established and it remains unsolved. He also spoke about the restoration projects he had been involved with, awards received, one of which was The Dorothea Award for Conservation in 2007, and the Waterway Recovery Group (WRG) which provides practical and technical support to waterways restoration projects across the country.

On the weekend of June 22, the WI was invited to take part in Henley Flower Festival. This was a very well supported event and all organisations within the community were invited to exhibit in St Peter’s Church. We included topics regarding the history of the WI, the Suffragettes and the Calendar Girls, not to mention the obligatory sunflowers. The floral arrangements by our neighbouring parties were uplifting, artistic and beautiful. Special thanks to our minutes secretary Sue Challener for her encouragement, help, contribution and assistance with the flowers. As well as our display she was also engaged with others and duties related to the festival.

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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS ORWELL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY We are now taking our usual summer break, but why not join us when our new season starts on Wednesday, September 5, when Rosalind Whyte will be giving a talk entitled 250 Years of the Royal Academy.

In 2018, The Royal Academy of Arts celebrates its 250th anniversary. We will look at the position of artists in London before and after the formation of the academy in 1768 and some of the characters involved, including the first president, Sir Joshua Reynolds. Like any important institution, the academy has been embroiled in intrigue and controversy over the course if its history and no scandal or outrage will remain unexposed!

We shall be holding our second informal study day at Rushmere Village Hall on Friday, September 7, when the subject will be Feisty Ladies – Women Travellers from Victorian Britain. Roger Mitchell, the speaker who made last year’s study day so memorable, will once again be entertaining us with a fascinating look at those intrepid women from days gone by.

We meet at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew on the first Wednesday of most months. Talks last about an hour, commencing at 2.15pm, with tea and coffee served from 1.30-2pm. Guests and non-members are welcome provided we have enough space. Exceptionally popular lectures will have a visitor limit of 20 spaces. Please contact Wendy Robbins in advance on 01394 823807 to check if there is available space.

For the latest events and news please visit: www.orwelldfas.org.uk

IPSWICH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY Wednesday, September 26: The Ipswich Transport Museum, an illustrated talk by Chris Turland We meet at 7pm for a 7.30pm start at the Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. Entrance via the rear car park. Visitors £3.50, members £1.50 including refreshments.

Details from: 01473 422145 / 01394 420490 www.idhts.co.uk

IPSWICH AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB Probus clubs are for retired or semi-retired business gentlemen. The primary objective is to provide fellowship between members and to share similar interests in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

We meet monthly at the Masonic Hall in Soane Street, Ipswich on the last Wednesday of each month for lunch, followed by talks and lectures on a variety of subjects. In addition we hold social events including outside visits when we invite our spouses, partners and friends to join us.

If membership appeals to you, please contact our secretary, Ken Stanley, for further details: 01473 274898 / probus174@gmail.com

SOMERSHAM AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB This month’s meeting will be held on Monday, August 13, at 7.30pm in Offton and Willisham Village Hall. Anne Tweddle will be speaking about hands-on cutting and propagation.

If you need further information please ring 01473 254941 or 830600. Please come along, anyone is welcome.

Christine Barrell

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IPSWICH & DISTRICT SUPPORT GROUP Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, August 9, at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich IP3 8TH from 7-9pm. Our guest speaker will be Malcolm Taylor from the charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

This is a social gathering for people who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes to have the opportunity to talk to those in a similar situation and receive support. Family and friends are most welcome to join us too. Refreshments will be available free of charge. No admission charge or joining fee.

For further information please contact: 07547 513730 (9-5pm, Mon-Fri) / dsgipswichduk@gmail.com www.ipswich.diabetesukgroup.org

CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL Well hasn’t this school year gone fast! It’s hard to believe that the summer holidays are already here. This summer term was very busy for both staff and children. The children have enjoyed lots of fun activities including their trip to the Oasis Camel Park, sports day and their summer party. A big thank you to everyone who came to our summer fete to help support the pre-school; we raised a huge £483.

The children have also been growing lots of vegetables in our nature garden, which flourished due to the lovely sunny weather, as well as taking full advantage of the shade while it was so hot outside. We all enjoyed eating the crops for snack!

We have said goodbye to some of our children who are moving on to reception and nursery and wish them well as they move on with their education – we will miss them! We managed to take some lovely graduation photos for their families as a keepsake of their time at the pre-school.

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

We can take children who are entitled to 30 hours funding. Simply register at Childcare Choices to see if you are eligible.

If you would like an application form or any further information please contact Lisa Read: Claydon Pre-school, Old Scout Hut, Thornhill Road, Claydon IP6 0DZ / admin@claydonpreschool.co.uk / 01473 831648

CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL 100 CLUB June 2018 winners 1: John Harrison (43) 2: Yvonne Hicks (47) 3: Wendy Hicks (24) A total of £27.50 was raised for the pre-school this month which will go towards improving the garden.

New 100 Club members are welcome at any time and membership is open to the whole community. For further details please contact: admin@claydonpreschool.co.uk

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SCHOOLS CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL As you read this article, we are all busy enjoying the summer holidays.

However, the last few weeks of the term were filled with activities and events with many taking advantage of the lovely weather.

On June 27 and 28 we held our eagerly awaited production of the musical Madagascar. I would like to say a big congratulations and thank you to not only our very talented students, but also to all those people who gave up valuable time to support with backstage, refreshments, front of house, costumes, hair and make-up, props and scenery. It was great to see all your hard work and weeks of rehearsals culminating in stunning performances across two nights. The singing, dancing, acting and comedy moments were superb! Sincere thanks also to families for their support and to those who came to watch the show, we hope you enjoyed it.

On July 5, 64 Year 9 and 10 students took part in a residential, three day Battlefield Tour of Ypres and The Somme to commemorate the Great War Centenary. Students visited the key battlefield sites and museums and took part in the Last Post Ceremony held at the Menin Gate, where two students laid a wreath on behalf of Claydon High School at this famous memorial for the soldiers who have no known grave.

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On July 18, the PE department hosted its annual Sports Award Evening.

Celebrations got off to a brilliant start with certificates awarded to students in Years 7-10 for Endeavour, Excellence and Team Sports with the awards culminating in a trophy for Claydon High School’s Sports Personality of the Year. The winner of this special award was nominated and voted for by students in a secret ballot. It was a lovely evening celebrating so many individual and team sporting achievements across the year.

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The afternoon of July 23 saw the school’s annual Headteacher’s Celebration, which is held in order to celebrate those students who have been awarded four or more Headteacher Awards on their school reports and those who have 100 per cent attendance throughout the year. I am delighted that more than 250 students were eligible for invitations.

In other areas of the school: we have held a GCSE Art Exhibition; Year 9 Design and Technology students visited Cadbury World to look at the design, manufacture and marketing of chocolate products and also took part in a skills day in school with a visiting woodturner; Art and Textiles students visited the Cambridge Botanical Gardens to get inspiration from the wonderful flora and fauna on display; Year 10 students took part in an enterprise language day; a taster day at Suffolk One Sixth Form College; Food Technology students visited London for a walking food tour; they then finished the term experiencing the exciting world of work on their Work Experience placement.

Finally, the PE department held a very successful Sports Day, with four school records broken!

I would like take this opportunity to thank colleagues who will be leaving Claydon High School for pastures new come September and welcome new teachers who will be joining us for what I hope is another very successful year.

If you would like to visit the school and see us in action, please telephone my PA, Ms J Saunders on 01473 836110 to book a place on one of our open mornings in the autumn term.

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SCHOOLS CLAYDON AND BARHAM YOUNG FAMILIES Claydon and Barham Young Families is a Mothers’ Union project which has been run by Mothers’ Union members and supporters for 27 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 per family.

We don’t meet in August but look forward to seeing you after the summer on September 6 from 9.30-11.30am in Claydon and Barham Village Hall.

At our regular sessions families can enjoy a themed craft activity where children can be creative and try out different materials to produce an individual masterpiece. Playdough and all sorts of toys that encourage children’s imaginative play and physical and social development are available. For parents and carers it is a good opportunity to meet others with pre-school children or babies. There is also a prize draw for the children.

Why not come along and join in the fun, you can make friends and enjoy some valuable play? Hope to see you there.

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

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SIR ROBERT HITCHAM CEVAP SCHOOL Summer Sizzler goes with a bang!

Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School, Debenham, held a highly successful Summer Sizzler on Friday, July 6, organised by the Friends of School. In previous years, the profits from this event have provided outdoor play equipment for the Early Years area, enhanced ICT resources and enabled the school to purchase specialist teaching equipment.

Children were kept busy on a dare-devil slide, took the gladiator challenge and tested their skills in the skate park. To raise money for their end of term party, the Year 6 pupils planned a range of stalls. This included a water battle zone to make the most of the hot weather.

As usual, it was a real community event and was well supported by local organisations and voluntary groups. This included the youth team from the Forge Church who planned challenges to encourage participants to beat their personal best. Aspalls kindly donated a contribution towards the bar and the school governors were in charge of barbecuing.

Refreshments were made by parents of Roundabout Pre-School and there was a return of the highly popular ‘win a barrow of bottles’ organised by Debenham Scouts.

Community involvement is what makes this such a special event.

This year, the warm weather added to the relaxed feel and the sales of ice-cream.

STONHAM ASPAL C OF E VA PRIMARY SCHOOL The summer term is always a busy one as you will see when you read about what has happened since the last edition.

On Wednesday, June 6, a team of 10 children from Classes 3 and 4 took part in a Quad Kids athletics tournament. They came fifth overall out of 10 teams which is a great achievement. Well done to all who took part.

On Thursday, June 7, Classes 3 and 4 had a special Egyptian day which included a visitor coming in to talk to the children and bringing a wide range of artefacts and games for them to explore. Everyone dressed up and a great day was had by all which included learning a huge amount about Egyptians.

Then, on Friday, June 8, we had our share afternoon. More than 59 families were represented and it was lovely to see the children enthusiastically sharing their learning with their parents and carers.

On Tuesday, June 12, the whole school were invited to come in either pyjamas or their own clothes and then watch a talent show in the afternoon. Talents were shared from all classes and included dancing, singing, gymnastics, juggling and much more – we definitely have stars of the future here at Stonham Aspal. These activities were planned by the school council and were all in aid of Cancer Research. We raised £284 which is an incredible amount for such a great cause.

On Friday, June 15, our new intake of 2018 came for their first morning at ‘Big School’. They all settled in brilliantly.

On Tuesday, June 19, Class 5 had their music ensemble day, held this year at Debenham Community Centre. The children learnt new songs and new music during the morning and then performed as a giant ensemble with five other schools. The sound was amazing and it was such a fabulous experience for the children. Thank you to all who were able to come along. Well done to the children for making us proud by their amazing playing and singing.

Also on Tuesday, June 19, we had 10 representatives from Class 6 attending a High Suffolk Kwik Cricket Tournament. It was

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a challenging competition with a very high standards of cricket on show. The team came fourth out of seven teams, but worked extremely well as a team to achieve this result. Well done to all who took part.

On Wednesday, June 20, Class 6 went along to Crucial Crew in Stowmarket. This is an event organised to help the children understand about keeping themselves safe, especially as they are getting older.

Some of the areas covered were, for example, staying safe with electricity, water safety, hand washing, fire and much more. This is a very valuable opportunity for the children and we really appreciate the PTA covering the costs of this trip. Thank you.

On Monday, June 25, Classes 1 and 2 went on a trip to Norwich Cathedral. They all had a fabulous day and made us very proud.

On Tuesday, June 26, Class 5 held their sharing assembly for parents and carers. They shared so much about their learning. It was really impressive.

On Tuesday, July 3, Class 5 spent the morning at the high school for their first liaison visit. They had a great time focussing on space, exploring a planetarium and designing space rockets.

Classes 5 and 6 are in the final stages of preparation for their grand production of The Great Escape and having seen the dress rehearsal our parents and carers are in for a real treat!

On Friday, July 6, our PTA hosted our summer fair; it was a lovely summer evening and much fun was had by all. The amount raised is not known yet.

We still also have our moving up day, sports day, reports and our leaver’s service, so much to share at such a busy time.

If you would like to know more our website is a good source of information, or contact the office to arrange a visit. www.stonhamaspal.suffolk.sch.uk

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SCHOOLS / SPORT HENLEY PRE-SCHOOL We have had a very busy half term. We visited the church to see our displays for the village flower festival and would like to thank Michael and his staff at Five Ways Garage, Henley for allowing us to visit and see the mechanics at work; the children thoroughly enjoyed this. The last week of term was celebrated with fun themed sessions such as water fun and a teddy bears picnic. We say goodbye to the school leavers and wish them well in their reception class and we look forward to the new starters in September.

We are a small, rural and friendly setting based at Henley Community Centre.

We pride ourselves on high levels of staff to children ratios and therefore providing the maximum care and learning for the children. All staff are highly trained and continue with regular training to build their knowledge further.

We provide an extensive range of resources and activities to suit all ages and abilities, ensuring all levels of development and play within the EYFS are explored. Parents play the most important role in children’s lives so we work closely together to ensure we work in partnership.

BRAMFORD TENNIS CLUB At the time of writing, Wimbledon was in full flow with the winner yet to be decided. I was fortunate enough to be there on Centre Court on the middle Saturday and got to witness Kyle Edmund lose a close match to Novak Djokovic. Wimbledon is a wonderful experience and you may not realise it, but if you become a member of a registered club such as Bramford you can opt-in to the club ballot and increase your chances of having an option on tickets for next year’s championship. So why not join today?

Session places are currently available for September 2018. We accept eligible 30-hour funded children plus two and three-year-old funded.

For further information please call 01473 833848 during session time (9am-3pm) or email Bridget Wyatt, our manager, at: enquiries@henleypreschool.com

TONY WINS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Tony Adams, the Claydon FC treasurer, groundsman and head fundraiser has won the prestigious award of Volunteer of The Year from the FA and McDonalds after a panel of judges recognised the level of commitment to the club and the number of hours he devotes to ensuring that the pitches are the best in the county as well as looking after the clubs finances.

Tony has been with the club for a long time and since taking on the additional groundsman’s duties has been named Groundsman of the Year (2017) as well as runner-up (2018). He was third in his first year as our groundsman!

Tony (72) will receive his award at a gala dinner later in the year where he will be presented with his award. Everyone at Claydon FC is thrilled for Tony and cannot think of another person more deserving of this accolade.

From all of us, thank you for all your hard work Tony.

You can find out more about Claydon FC at: www.claydon-fc.co.uk U13 Dragons The Claydon U13 Dragons are looking for five or six new players for the coming season. Experience in a team would be fantastic, but not essential as they look to push on after a good season at U12.

They play in the SYL Division 4 on Saturday mornings with games kicking off at 10.30am and training is on Monday evenings from 6-7.30pm at our Blue Circle ground.

CARDIO TENNIS We are planning to run a trial cardio tennis class on a Thursday evenings from September onwards. Cardio Tennis is a fun, sociable group fitness class set on a tennis court and open to people of all ages and abilities. Supported by music and qualified instructors, you’ll get to hit lots of tennis balls during your class and have a great cardio workout at the same time. No prior experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided, so sign up now and get fit on a tennis court!

ADULT FUN TENNIS 3’s COMPETION We are keen to get more adults playing tennis too so on a number of Sundays throughout the summer we will be running fun Tennis 3’s competitions for adults and older juniors. Tennis 3’s is fast paced and there’s no complicated serving or scoring.

You play as part of a team and the game is suitable for anyone, from beginner level to experienced club player. Existing members can join in for free, non-members can try their first session for free, after which they can either become a member or pay and play. Why not come along and join us and see just how much fun you can have on a tennis court. The next events are planned for Sunday, August 5 and Sunday, September 2, starting at 10.30am on both days.

To find out more about any of the items mentioned above please contact our coach, Carl Douglas, on 07553 966380 or visit: www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/BramfordTennisClub www.facebook.com/BramfordTennisClub

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This year’s weekend away at Dunston Hall will go down in our society’s folklore as one of the best and most memorable for a number of reasons. We were blessed with sunshine, which brought its own challenges in managing one’s game to suit the very hard and dry course, balls rolling much further than usual with little chance of ‘bites’ on the greens.

It’s hard to believe now that the first two weeks of the outdoor season were really cold and that two or three layers of clothing were required. Since then of course the weather has improved dramatically and now it’s a matter of cold drinks and staying hydrated. This means the greens are bowling really quickly and that is resulting in some really good matches.

The yellow ball competition on day one saw two teams rule themselves out of the competition very early, each losing their ball on the very first hole. Terry L, Nick and Shaun were the only team to keep their ball for the full 18 holes and, scoring heavily, won the team prize at a canter. Alan won the LD and Keith the NP prizes. Sunday’s individual winner was Paul C with 34 points, pipping Shaun into second place on ‘countback’. However, the highlight of the day was Terry Aldiss shooting just two on the par four 11th – with an extra stroke as a result of his handicap, this became a nett Albatross, bagging five points.

The main task for the green team is to make sure the sprinkler systems are operating correctly and the green is as ‘green’ as it can be. I always like to mention the green team as their work never stops and it’s due to their efforts that we are congratulated by visiting teams who have enjoyed bowling on our green.

In good spirits, after a tasty evening meal, we retired to the Bunker Bar to enjoy highlights of England’s 6-1 win over Panama in the World Cup which had been played while we were golfing. While the majority enjoyed good conversation and a drink or two, Terry A and Brian took on Steve and Shaun on the snooker table – never had a 1-1 draw taken so long to play, around two hours total, not helped by Steve’s colour blindness which confused the red and brown and the white and yellow balls. Luckily the latter mix up wasn’t an issue earlier in the day!

The scores on the Monday were lower in the main; perhaps the late night and the baking sunshine became a factor. Peter and Keith would use no such excuses though, both scoring 33 points, enough to secure them equal runners-up spot for the entire weekend. Keith led his team of Terry A, Paul C and Darryn to team victory, streets ahead of their rivals; he also won the LD prize. Son Terry took the NP on the 14th with Simon winning the second NP on the 18th. Extraordinarily, Terry L repeated his namesakes previous days achievement, this time on the par four 8th hole, with a nett Albatross, pitching straight into the hole from 150 yards.

Three holes on the back nine include a large lake and 50p fines were levied against indiscretions into it – generosity abounded with the charity pot swelling by around £30 over the weekend. Mike avoided a fine when his ball plugged into the bank, but retrieval almost resulted in him falling in; a similar fate almost befell Terry A’s clubs had it not been for the quick reactions of Nick to catch the runaway trolley – either incident would surely have merited a £5 fine.

The new patio area is now complete and furnished with tables and chairs and makes an excellent spectator area.

Team results have been mixed with both Monday teams and the Thursday team struggling, but better news for our three Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday evening team.

Tuesday ‘A’ have won eight of their 11 matches and are second, the ‘B’ team have won six out of 10 matches and are third, and the ‘C’ team have won seven out of 10 matches and are in second place. The Wednesday team are fighting hard to retain their title and are in second place having won nine out of 11 matches.

The club triples and pairs competitions will be the same format as last year, drawn on the day. The pairs will be held on Saturday, September 1, and the triples on Sunday, September 9, both starting at 11am. There will notices on the board for you to put your names down and bacon sarnies and more will be available.

MEET AND GREET DAYS AT CROWLEY PARK Our meet and greets were disappointing this year mainly due to the weather. However, for anyone interesting in bowling we have social bowling every Wednesday at 2pm where you will be made welcome and can either just watch or take part in the bowling as there are always spare bowls to be used. Tea/coffee and biscuits are also available.

Although bowls is an ideal sport for the active older person remember: YOU ARE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO BOWL. NMBC Contacts: Pat Hadden: 01473 831308 / Alistair Bailie: 01449 720759

The overall weekend winner, with two excellent rounds, was Terry L, a rookie on this annual weekend venture, a more than able replacement for Keith’s wingman Tim. Ian took away the boot in a fiercely competitive battle. A great time was had by all and particular thanks goes to Keith for organising the trip and Steve for all his hard work in compiling and managing the results of all competitions.

For the record, individual scores were: Terry L 60, Keith and Peter 58, Paul C 57, Shaun 55, Simon 53, Mike 52, Darryn 51, Terry A 50, Steve 48, Alan 46, Brian 45, Nick 44, Ian 42.

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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: The Rev Carl Melville 01473 833542 / carlmelville@hotmail.com SERVICES IN AUGUST Henley Church: every Sunday at 9.30am Barham Church: every Sunday at 10am Gt Blakenham Church: every Sunday at 11am St Peter’s Church, Claydon is usually open during daylight hours Sunday, August 5: Trinity 10 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Holy Communion 10am Holy Communion 11am family@blakenham

Barham Church Henley Church Barham Church Gt Blakenham Church

Sunday, August 12: Trinity 11 8am Holy Communion 9.30am family@henely 10am Holy Communion 11am Holy Communion

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Sunday, August 19: Trinity 12 8am Holy Communion Barham Church 9.30am Holy Communion Henley Church 10am family@barham Barham Church 11am Patronal Service and Picnic at Gt Blakenham Church Sunday, August 26: Trinity 3 10am Holy Communion Barham Church. Preacher Roy Tricker No morning services at Gt Blakenham or Henley 6.30pm Evensong Henley Church August – Bible: Soul of the Church Help us to live life to the full Gt Blakenham Church, August 5, 11am Henley Church, August 12, 9.30am Barham Church, August 19, 10am Refreshments available at all of our services.

140th Anniversary Walk: You may not be aware, but many years ago Claydon and Akenham were central to a burial scandal that caught national headlines.

We are marking the 140th anniversary over the weekend of August 24-25 with a walk and other events. On Saturday 25 we’ll begin at noon at Claydon Church. We will then walk to Akenham Church (and back), sharing a picnic lunch at Akenham. Please wear suitable boots and bring a picnic and water supply! Please see our website for more details.

J-Team 2018: Now in its 31st year, J-Team takes place at Barham Church from August 8-10. For only £10 per child, there is loads of fun to be had – crafts, games, stories, singing! At the time of writing, places were going fast, but there were still places available in each age group. Of course that may not be the case when you read this, so it’s best to ring 831079 to check availability before submitting an application. It only costs £10 per child to register for all three days which covers the cost of craft materials, etc.

Claydon & Barham Fete and Days Gone Exhibition: We raised an excellent £1,750 for our Fabric Fund. The exhibition proved a very popular attraction with well over 500 photographs and press cuttings for visitors to view over the four days. Thanks to the many people who helped make these events a success.

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Barham Hall Picnic Concert: A beautiful summer evening, England’s World Cup semi-final plus a great evening’s music all made this one of the most enjoyable of our 11 concerts held in this beautiful setting and added £4,300 to our Fabric Fund to keep our 800-year-old church in good repair for future generations

Vestry Café: Meets on the third Saturday of every month (August 18) at Henley Church. Come along for coffee, cake and a good lunch.

Tots Groups: We have tots groups attached to each of our churches. Henley Tots meets in Henley Church on the first and third Fridays. The Claydon group meets on alternate Thursdays in the village hall and the Gt Blakenham group meets on second and fourth Fridays in the Parish Room. See our website for more details.

Meet ’N’ Eat; Fancy a good lunch in the company of others? Know someone who is lonely, needs a chat or wants company? Meet ’N’ Eat takes place in Gt Blakenham Parish Room on the first Friday of the month between noon and 2pm. A tasty two-course meal with tea or coffee for £4. All welcome.

Holy Conversations: Take a short break in August, but starting again on September, Tuesday 3, at 7pm at The Rectory.

OTHER SERVICES AND EVENTS IN AUGUST Service of Holy Communion held every Wednesday at 10am at Barham Church Friday 3 Friday 3 Friday 10 August 8-10 Saturday 18 Friday 24 Friday 24 Saturday 25

Meet & Eat, Gt Blakenham Parish Room, noon-2pm Henley Tots, Henley Vestry, 9.30-11.30am Blakenham Tots, GB Parish Room, 9.30-11am J-Team, Barham Church Vestry Café, Henley Church Blakenham Tots, GB Parish Room, 9.30-11am GraveTalk, Barham Church Hall, 7pm 140th Burial Case Events, Claydon Church, noon Burial Case Talk with Roy Tricker, Barham Church, 7pm

Further dates can be found at: www.claydonchurches.com Funerals Wednesday, June 6: Richard Fenn Monday, June 11: Jean Stannard Tuesday, June 26: John Rogers Thursday, June 28: Carol Hale Tuesday, July 3: Ben Eillis Friday, July 6: Ivan Copping Marriages Saturday, June 9: Adam Robinson and Jessica Willats, Barham Saturday, June 16: Thomas Marriage and Caroline Pollard, Henley Friday, June 29: Scott Massingham and Michelle Hume, Henley Saturday, July 7: Daniel Jones and Gemma Geater, Barham Saturday, July 21: Danny Baldry and Cathryn Irvine, Barham Baptisms Sunday, May 27: Jessica Hitchcock

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CHURCH NEWS LETTER FROM THE VICAR I write this in the middle of a heatwave which is set to last for two more weeks! We have what every Brit longs for – wonderful weather!

Jesus was used to hot weather and he would often cool down on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. If you’ve been lucky enough to go there, you’ll know that it incredibly beautiful. I would say it is the most beautiful place I’ve ever visited – it was so peaceful. However, you’ll also know that storms arise very quickly there and what seems calm and tranquil turns into an incredibly dangerous storm.

It was here that Jesus walked on water (so did St Peter) and where Jesus calmed the storm. The onlookers said “even the winds and waves obey him”.

Storms come and go and often leave us baffled and bruised. The peace that Jesus can bring to our lives remains even when storms arise and catch us off guard.

We all go through different storms in our lives, some catch us unawares, others come at what seems like a peaceful time in our lives. Whatever the storm, why not come and find strength in the God who created and made you? Our churches are available for peace and quiet, rest and calm amidst the storms of life.

The Revd Carl Melville CHURCHWARDENS Barham Church: Dorothy Lay and Robert Clarke Henley Church: Richard Self and Marion Self (Honorary) Gt Blakenham Church: Caroline Ray and Wendy Hooper Facebook & Twitter: The Claydon Group of Churches HALL BOOKINGS Barham Church Hall: Zoe Groom, 831804 Gt Blakenham Parish Room: Reg Barton, 839958 Henley Church Vestry: Margaret Gerrard, 831463

BRINGING IN THE SHEAVES! Due to the unusually high temperatures and lack of rainfall, this year’s harvest campaign has kicked off around two weeks earlier than expected for some.

Harvest celebrations have always been seen as a very spiritual time to give thanks for the year’s crop. Symbolic corn dolls, made out of the last sheath of the harvest, were kept until the spring to ensure the continuation of a good crop next year. This custom began with Saxon farmers who believed the last sheath contained the spirit of the corn.

Of special importance were the last sheaves of corn left standing as it was often believed a Corn Spirit resided within them. A descendent of Ceres, the Roman goddess of grain, came to be known by a variety of names such as ‘The Maiden’, ‘The Neck’ and ‘The Mare’, and once scythed would be made into a symbolic corn doll. First though, came the act of actually cutting these final sheaves.

Reapers were anxious not to anger the spirit so they would line up at a distance and throw their sickles until the corn was cut, a time-consuming act which guaranteed anonymity. The corn dolls would often be kept above the hearth and, in order to guarantee the success of the next harvest, ploughed back into the land the following Plough Monday.

Source:.www.countryfile.com/explore-countryside/history/five-britishharvest-traditions “What you believe and how much you believe it will determine your actions,” was a statement I heard while living in New Zealand. It is understandable that symbolic corn dolls were hung in homes as it was believed doing so would lead to a good harvest the following year. Should the farmers or reapers not follow these traditions they would no doubt be fearful of a failed harvest, believing they had upset the spirit.

At our coffee morning recently we talked about other superstitions and traditions people have. Perhaps you have your own traditions and superstitions, which you keep in fear of negative consequences. God does not want us to live with this kind of fear or be anxious about anything, but to trust Him. Jesus came to set us free from sin and its consequences. It is not about what we do to make us right with God, but what He has done for us in Jesus. Harvest may well be early this year because of the weather, but look out for our Harvest Thanksgiving Service in September where we thank God not only for another harvest but for His goodness to us and His rescue found only in Jesus.

WEEKLY EVENTS Monday fortnightly: Little Owls Toddler Group, 10am-noon Tuesday: Weekly Prayer Meeting, 7.30-8.30pm Wednesday: Coffee Morning, 10am-noon / all welcome Thursday: Home Group, 10-11.45am Friday: Children’s Club (primary school age), 6.30-7.30pm Sunday Morning Service: 10.45am-noon HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB Wednesday, August 29 – Friday, August 31, 10am-noon Primary school age. For more information and to book contact Michael Lawrence.

Discover & Do: September 1, 4-5.30pm For more information contact Michael: 01473 839785

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ON THE GRAPEVINE

NEOLITHIC TRACKWAY UNCOVERED

BY OFFSHORE WINDFARM WORK A rare Neolithic wooden trackway, dating from 2,300BC has been uncovered at the end of one of Europe’s largest archaeological digs in recent years, forming the centrepiece of a prehistoric monument in Suffolk.

The work was commissioned by ScottishPower Renewables as part of a project to install underground cables to connect the company’s East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm to the national grid. Over the last 18 months more than 50 sites along the 37km route have been subject to archaeological exploration, but the final site has proven to hold the most significant discovery.

Around 70 archaeologists have been working near Woodbridge since February, carefully unearthing the 30 metre long wooden trackway and platform, along with numerous other features. Natural water springs, which are still evident in the area, have created conditions that led to the excellent preservation of organic materials like bone and wood. Initial theories suggest that the springs could also have been the reason that the area was chosen as a special place over 4,000 years ago.

Beside the platform, the skull of an Auroch was also discovered, an extinct species of large wild cattle which has been carbon dated to circa 4,300BC. The skull has been cut in a way that suggests it had potentially been used as a totem, either fixed to a pole or used as some form of headdress.

At the time the trackway was built, the skull was already 2,000 years old, suggesting it was a significant item. Substantial numbers of white pebbles not common in the area were also found beside the track. The positions in which these items were found suggests that they were deliberately deposited in a way that had significance to the people at the time.

Wardell Armstrong was commissioned to oversee the entire archaeological work programme, working closely with Suffolk County Council. Up to 400 archaeologists have been involved over the last two years, with a peak on-site workforce of around 250 people at any given time. At the Neolithic site near Woodbridge, Wardell Armstrong is supervising teams from Archaeological Solutions (Bury St Edmunds), Archaeology Wales and Cotswold Archaeology.

Kate Batt at Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service said: “Because organic finds of this age are so rare and vulnerable when exposed, they needed to be kept wet during excavation. The features containing the organic material have been flooded every night and the archaeologists continually sprayed the wood to keep the trackway preserved as they worked.

“The wood and other artefacts have been sent for further analysis, and some of the leading experts on the Neolithic period have already visited to help us build the full picture of activities on the site. Together with some of the other finds over the least two years, we hope that important artefacts can be displayed by local museums following completion of the analysis. The entire archaeological archive will be deposited with Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service, to ensure that the material remains available for future study.”

The 102 turbine East Anglia ONE project is the most cost effective offshore windfarm to go into construction in the UK. Once fully operational, East Anglia ONE will provide enough clean energy to power the equivalent of almost 600,000 homes, which is the majority of households in Suffolk and Norfolk.

The onshore cable route runs between the landfall site in Bawdsey to a newly constructed substation near Bramford. Offshore construction started earlier this year, with turbine foundations currently being installed. Towers and blades will be installed in 2019, before the project is fully operational during 2020.

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