In Touch News with Elmswell – June 2018

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Haughley, Hessett, Norton, Tostock, Wetherden & Woolpit Volume 2 • Issue No. 3 • JUNE 2018

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NEWS

Do you know what a non-Newtonian fluid is? My eight-year-old son has just explained it to me, and even demonstrated it using cornflour and water.

2018 WOOLPIT FESTIVAL, JUNE 15-24

In case you are interested, a non-Newtonian fluid is one which changes under stress. It may become thicker and act like a solid (as Jack’s cornflour concoction did) or get more liquid (as ketchup does when you shake the bottle). Remove the stress and they will return to their earlier state.

This year’s festival is just weeks away and we have lots of great events. Book your tickets now from our box office!

I think most of us are non-Newtonian beings. Most of the time we’re relatively reasonable! We deal with life’s typical trials and tribulations without too much fuss. We know how to manage our moods, we recognise our triggers and we manage them. We may even have a release value we engage when it all becomes too much. I rely on Leonard Cohen and chocolate, perhaps it’s jogging or maybe baking.

Leonard had to work overtime yesterday! I take a cross country route to and from work and we all know how bendy our Suffolk roads are. As I approached a side road, I was overtaken by a car which came within a hair’s breadth of hitting an oncoming van head-on. I was forced to break hard to make space for the driver to pull back in (I’m still trying to find half the contents of my handbag). Thankfully the driver behind me had enough space to do the same. Two miles further along, the same car overtook two others in a 30mhp zone and again just missed an oncoming vehicle. Despite the driver’s haste I caught up with him again a few miles on and this time he pulled out at a junction and forced yet another shaken driver to slam on their brakes.

The driver was on my mind all evening. I hope he made it home safely, but if he carries on driving like this I dread to think what might happen. Now the weather has improved there are more cyclists, runners and even horses on the roads, and more children playing outdoors. Please, please bear this in mind when you drive on our twisty roads and take extra care around blind bends.

As yesterday’s example shows, the time savings for speeding are pretty minimal. The risks don’t bear thinking about.

Friday, June 15: A folk evening with The Shackleton Trio and Sound Tradition, 7.30pm in Woolpit Village Hall Saturday, June 16: A blues event with The Keno Kings and Back Porch, with BBC Radio Suffolk’s Stephen Foster, 7.30pm in Woolpit Village Hall Sunday, June 17: Churchgate Sinfonia Strings present a concert of English music, including works by Elgar, Parry and Britten, 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church, Woolpit Friday, June 22: An evening with Terry Waite and Martin Bell who will talk about their eventful lives and careers at 7.30pm in Woolpit Village Hall Saturday, June 23: Dixie Mix play Dixieland Jazz in their own eclectic style ranging from New Orleans to jump-jive, 7.30pm in Woolpit Village Hall Sunday, June 24: Pianist Clare Hammond playing works by Schubert, Mendelsohn and Stravinsky, 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church, Woolpit And later in the year…

Saturday, October 27: Swing Machine, dance with a big swing band, 7.30pm in Woolpit Village Hall Sunday, October 28: Churchgate Wind Octet and The Octave Choir, 3pm in St Mary’s Church, Woolpit For more information and to buy tickets contact the box office: 01359 240866 / info@woolpit-festival.com www.woolpit-festival.com

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Saturday, June 16, 11am-5pm In support of St Mary’s Church Fabric Fund Twenty-four gardens ranging from very small (and amazing in their use of space) to the spacious and gracious, with everything in between.

Ticket / programme sales in St Mary’s: £5 for adults (includes a hot drink), accompanied children free. Refreshments in the church and in the garden of Broadacre, Heath Road.

Cake stall by the WI, garden hamper raffle, singing by the children of Woolpit School in the garden at Green Hill at 2pm.

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NEWS HAUGHLEY OPEN GARDENS Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 June 1.30-5.30pm We welcome you to visit our grassy banked historic village with more than 12 gardens open.

Entry programmes usable both days: £4 per person from the post office or £5 during the event. Afternoon teas served both days.

In aid of Haughley Voluntary Service, providing transport for villagers with medical appointments, and the village hall.

STOWMARKET AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Friday, June 1, 10am-noon: Coffee and Networking Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market

REWARDING VOLUNTEERING WITH HOME-START Volunteering can be an extremely rewarding role when you make a real difference to someone’s life. Home-Start in Suffolk is a local charity supporting families in Suffolk. We are recruiting individuals, especially in West and Mid Suffolk to join our team of volunteers supporting our Home Visiting Service projects.

Home Visiting Service Our volunteers are trained to support families for whom the pressures of family life become too much to cope with alone. This can be for various reasons: isolation, illness, bereavement, or post natal illness. Volunteers visit a family in their own home once a week for three-four hours. How they help is really down to the family itself. Some need someone to talk to, others need more practical support with meal planning and cooking, reading to the children, going to the local park, or finding out about local services.

Volunteers don’t need qualifications; friendliness and a caring attitude are essential as well as an understanding of the pressures of parenting. We value people who don’t judge others and who will respect the fact they have been invited into a family’s home. All volunteers undertake a minimum 30hours CERTA accredited preparation course before they are matched to a family who would benefit from their skills and experience. All volunteers are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Friday, June 15, 6.45am: Breakfast Finborough Hall, Great Finborough, Stowmarket IP14 3EF

Volunteers can get a lot out of volunteering with Home-Start, a boost to self-esteem and confidence; even a foot on the job ladder as well as regular ongoing training and support sessions. We also hold social events and opportunities for our volunteers to get together.

To book online, follow the link on: https://stowmarketchamber.co.uk/networking-events

If you are interested in volunteering with Home-Start please contact HomeStart to have a chat: headoffice@homestartinsuffolk.org / 01473 621104

WADE WINDOWS CELEBRATING 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS Wade Windows Ltd are one of the longest family-run double glazing companies in the local area and are proud to be celebrating their 30th year in business.

Established in 1988 by Maurice and Sue Wade, the business has grown to be more and more successful over the years. Maurice and Sue have retired themselves over the past few years, but Wade Windows continues to thrive and grow, being run on a daily basis by director Nathan Wade.

Determined to keep up with the growing trends, they can offer the following: conservatories, garden rooms, orangeries, warm roof, windows, doors, roofline… the list goes on! And all these in UPVC, aluminium and wood with a choice of many different colour options.

Most of all, Wade Windows pride themselves on being a friendly family-run firm with good customer service. With two fitting teams with many years’ experience between them, they thrive on customer satisfaction. By having two fitting teams Wade Windows are able to keep up with customer demand while keeping a personal touch, something which separates them from their rivals.

Wade Windows have a newly refurbished showroom at The Barn, Lower Farm Park, Norwich Road, Barham IP6 0NU and welcome anyone who would like to pop down for look around. The showroom is open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm and weekend appointments are available by arrangement.

If you would like a free, no obligation quotation with no hard sale then Nathan will be more than happy to help.

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NEWS MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCILLOR RACHEL EBURNE HAUGHLEY & WETHERDEN WARD Finances Mid Suffolk District Council released its end of year figures for 2017/18 and these show a net surplus of £2,410,000. A large sum of this (£768,000) has come from the new Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) which is when developers pay a fee of £115 per square metre on any building over 100 square metres. This money is set aside for district-wide and local projects.

This still leaves a surplus of over £1.6million on a net budget of approximately £10million. One of the ‘savings’ has resulted from staff vacancies and I have asked that this is looked into so that there are enough staff to deliver the services we all pay for.

Joint Local Plan and National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) As Mid Suffolk and Babergh District Councils progress with the new Joint Local Plan, government has been consulting on a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which is expected to come into force in the autumn. The NPPF sets the overall tone for planning in this country. When a council does not have a five-year land supply they must rely on the housing policies within the NPPF and it is dependent on the premise of ‘sustainable development’.

Much of the changes relate to a more centralised number and target-driven approach which most councils and councillors are not in favour of. I have put in representations on this to Mid Suffolk and to the Local Government Association (which represents council across England and Wales).

Rachel Eburne 01449 774647 / rachel.eburne@midsuffolk.gov.uk http:/racheleburne.com

COUNTY COUNCILLOR PENNY OTTON THEDWASTRE SOUTH DIVISION Including Thurston, Beyton, Hessett, Drinkstone, Felsham, Gedding, Rattlesden (also Onehouse, Buxhall, Harleston, Shelland and Gt Finborough) Suffolk County Council has a new leader; Councillor Mathew Hicks. An election was held within the Conservative group and Mathew was chosen to take over from the annual meeting in May. As he represents a rural area we are hoping he may think again about the changes to free school transport which will effect many children going to Thurston Community College. I am delighted that TCC has been graded GOOD at the last OFSTED inspection. The report stated that there is high quality teaching, careers guidance and pupils feel safe .

A recent study showed that a third of graduates head to London each year, so I asked what Suffolk was doing to encourage more graduates and higher education students to remain in the county. The county council helps fund the University of Suffolk and works with the Chamber of Commerce to support and grow businesses in the county that encourage young people to set up their own businesses within the area.

Along with Thurston Parish Council, Suffolk Highways and Mid Suffolk Planning Department, we met with representatives from Network Rail to try to find a solution to make the crossing at the station safer.

Following the very heavy rain and consequent flooding in Beyton, the parish council and I have asked again that the work be finished to stop this happening again.

Suffolk Trading Standards has taken action to help protect residents from serial rogue trader, Paul English of Ipswich. Trading under the name New Look Landscapes, he was carrying out block paving work. However, a resident was suspicious and contacted trading standards.

New Fire Engines: Five new fire engines are now in service, equipped with the latest safety equipment.

THE HUT THEATRE The Hut Theatre presents an illustrated talk entitled The Globe Theatre by Mark Mitchels at Drinkstone Village Hall on Wednesday, June 27 at 7.30pm.

Tickets at £6 include a glass of wine. All welcome.

I am pleased to have been able to use my locality budget to help with the cost of the bench and wildflower area for Hessett, the new open space at Great Finborough Primary School, a new table tennis table for Felsham and some new play equipment for Drinkstone. penny.otton@suffolk.gov.uk

CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFELINE As we prepare for the arrival of the summer group we are also turning our thoughts to our trip to Belarus which will take place not long after the summer group have returned home. The majority of the people joining this trip have never been to Belarus before and by travelling under the protection of the charity they will be able to see the ‘real’ Belarus, not as a tourist would.

One of our first stops will be the children’s Cancer Hospital in Minsk and recently we have received a request for two particular items that we hope our supporters may be able to help with. The first is MacDonald’s Happy Meal toys. These small toys are used to give the children as rewards or incentives when they have to have a medical procedure which at times can be very painful. McDonald’s has not long opened in Belarus and so the Happy Meal toys are quite a novelty, but generally, most people cannot afford to eat there so it is usually frequented by richer visitors from Russia and other countries.

The second request came in the form of this message from the psychologist we know at the hospital. “I did not know that such a thing as Lego Hospital existed until someone told me recently. This would be a great aid for us to teach the children how to deal with their stay in hospital, but unfortunately it is much too expensive for us to buy, do you think you could help?”

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So, if you have either of the above you could donate please either drop into the charity shop in Needham Market or give me a call and I will be happy to arrange to collect.

CHARITY SHOP We have recently received a donation of a large quantity of pop up bags which are ideal for use to store toys, craft and bric-a-brac or could be used for children’s laundry. They come in four bright colours, fold away when not in use and are only £1 each so drop in and pick up a bargain.

As always we have a great selection of top quality clothing for adults and children with changing room facilities, shoes, bags, books, toys and many other items too numerous to mention. We look forward to welcoming all of our supporters and customers in the coming months; let’s hope the good weather continues and you can join us in our little garden.

We are now pleased to announce that we can accept payment with all major credit and debit cards.

So little can mean so very much; thank you for remembering us.

Link Chair Elizabeth Parker 01449 760343 / 07771 550868

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OUT & ABOUT ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR EIGHTH ANNUAL STOWBLUES FESTIVAL

WOOLPIT AND DISTRICT MUSEUM Open every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 2-4.30pm until the end of September and Wednesday afternoons in August from 1-3.30pm Last month our article featured Hill House, one of the oldest buildings in Woolpit and situated almost opposite the museum. Next to Hill House is The Swan Inn. Evidence suggests that there has been an inn called The Swan in the village centre since at least the early 16th century and the Manorial Extent of 1574 shows that it was then owned by Richard Wade. It was altered in the 18th and 19th centuries to become a coaching inn and later extended to include the adjoining property. There is a large archway leading through this building to the courtyard of The Swan and a sign saying ‘Ring for Ostler’ can still be seen on the wall to the left. In the archway ceiling are the remains of a trap door, once used for unloading luggage from the top of horse drawn carriages.

From the mid 1890s and into the early part of the 20th century the landlord of The Swan was Frederick H Stanley. There were several other inns in Woolpit around this time, including The Plough, The Bull, The Crown, The Wheatsheaf, The White Elm, The Bell and various small beerhouses. Frederick Stanley however was the only landlord to also run a photography business from his establishment!

Kelly’s directory for 1904 reads ‘Stanley, Fred. H. Swan P.H. and Photographer’ and we have a photograph in the museum showing The Swan and a sign fixed to the building advertising ‘Stanley’. This suggests that he ran his photography business from a room or rooms within the inn. We also have a few photographs, mainly family groups, with his name printed at the bottom.

By the time of the 1911 census Frederick Stanley seems to have disappeared from Woolpit. Kelly’s Directory for 1912 lists Frank D Peacock as landlord of The Swan and makes no reference to a photographer in the village.

The Swan is still a popular inn, providing accommodation and good food and drink. However, the coaching inn extension is once more an independent building. For some years a garage was based there, and now it is known as Sampson House, providing office space for various businesses.

Popular Stowmarket Festival StowBlues returns on Saturday, June 9, 2-10pm with a fantastic line-up of local, national and international talent. Eight live acts will provide a day full of electrifying blues music as audiences relax in the stunning setting of the Museum of East Anglian Life.

The line-up includes Kent Duchaine, who has rocked out at major blues festivals in the USA and at over 100 tours in the UK and Europe, fnky riffs and incredible vocals from Clare Free and the youth movement of British Blues with performances from Chris King Robinson and Hot Tramp. Perennial StowBlues favourites Back Porch will be back as well as the smooth vocals of Malaya Blue. Cold Norton and The Mighty Bosscats round out the festival line-up.

Organised in conjunction with BBC Radio Suffolk and compered by DJ Stephen Foster, the event has been able to attract a succession of quality bands. The event also benefits from the expertise of Mike Rushmore, a well-known name in the East Anglian blues scene.

With a CAMRA supported real ale bar, the event hosts a selection of ales from brewers from across the region including Grain, Earl Soham Brewery and Colchester Town Brewery. There will also be a selection of food available throughout the day, providing a fun festival atmosphere throughout the afternoon and into the evening. No form of alcohol brought in from off the premises is permitted at the festival.

Tickets (£10 on the day, £8 in advance) are available now from Stowmarket Tourist Information Centre and online at: www.eastanglianlife.org.uk

WOOLPIT DRAMA CLUB Our next production is The Happiest Days of Your Life which we present from November 22-24, a brilliant farce set after the Second World War when a boys’ school receives the news they are to billet another school which is all female Auditions will be held on Monday, June 18 at 7.30pm at The Bull Inn, Woolpit.

New members always welcome.

Stowmarket Chorale and Dorian Singers combine for a pair of concerts in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK, Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo by Michael Flanders and Joseph Horowitz, and Songs of the Fleet (by Charles Villiers Stanford).

Saturday, June 23, 7.30pm at Trinity Methodist Church, Hamilton Road, Felixstowe IP11 7AN. Tickets £12 including refreshments.

Saturday, July 7, 7.30pm at the United Reformed Church, Ipswich Street, Stowmarket IP14 1AD. Tickets £12 including refreshments.

Stowmarket Chorale take part in Ipswich Music Day on Sunday, July 1. Further details available soon.

On Saturday, November 3 we perform Handel’s Messiah at St Peter and St Mary’s Church in Stowmarket. We would welcome guest singers to join us for the autumn term at our weekly rehearsals to sing this marvelous work.

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OUT & ABOUT CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS

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Friday, July 6, 7.30pm at Woolpit Room Christian Fellowship, White Elm Road, Woolpit IP30 9SQ

Presented by Charlie Haylock

Motorbikes on display and bikers talking about their love of biking and what they do.

7pm for 7.30pm start

Coffee and dessert to follow. Free admission.

For more information contact Phil & Jan Sparkes: 01359 240502 / Margaret Cook: 01359 240565

Wednesday, June 6 Haughley Village Hall, The Folly, Haughley, IP14 3NS Tickets £4 or £5 on the night Light refreshments included

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MID SUFFOLK TRACTOR RUN Presented by The Hut Theatre at Drinkstone Village Hall Saturday, June 2, 7 for 7.30pm Tickets £8, children 14 and under £6, including a light supper BYO drinks and glasses Tel: 01449 737101 In aid of the work of All Saints Church

OLD NEWTON COUNTRY FAYRE & DOG SHOW We are delighted to be holding our annual Country Fayre and Dog Show again this year on Sunday, July 15 to raise much needed funds for a refurbishment of our village hall. The hall provides immense value to our community and to many other village organisations.

One of our star attractions this year is Andy Hulme and his birds of prey displays. Andy has been a falconer for 30 years, working at various birds of prey centres nationwide and has successfully bred many species of raptors. He will be bringing a few birds including Button the Merlin and Skye the young Barn Owl. They are both native species. Please come and see the birds and Andy, who will be on hand throughout the day to answer any questions you may have.

Come and join in the dog show with pedigree and fun classes. The dog show starts at 10.30am, £1 per class.

The Country Fayre promises to be a fun filled family day with dog agility, owl displays, music, licensed bar, tombola, marching band, Punch and Judy, bouncy castles, trade stands and many other attractions. We really hope you can join us.

If you have any questions about the event or would like to discuss any finer details please contact Diane Tween: 01449 775504

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The two Rotary Clubs in Stowmarket (Rotary Clubs of Stowmarket and Stowmarket Gipping Valley) will be holding the annual sponsored Mid Suffolk Tractor Run and Classic Vehicle Display on July 8 at Warren Farm, Haughley New Street, Haughley, Stowmarket IP14 3JX. The tractors will assemble at 10am for a 10.30am start. Already over 50 tractors have entered and the Rotary Tractor is being supplied by Claas (UK) Ltd which can be sponsored by other Rotary Clubs and public. People can sponsor by texting RINS18 £5 to 70070.

Members of the public will be welcome from noon onwards and there will be a classic car display together with stalls for ice creams and hot food. Raffle ticket books will be on offer with a first prize of £250, second £150 and third £100. Extra prizes will be available for other runners-up.

All profits will be distributed between St Nicholas and St Elizabeth Hospices.

More details regarding this event are available from either Peter Andrews (pa@hrdinternational.com) or Terry Auld (terry@jantelms.com).

EXHIBITION FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED The East Suffolk Association for the Blind has organised an exhibition of equipment suppliers and service providers for anyone with a visual impairment in Stowmarket from 10am until 3pm on Friday, June 8 for which entry is entirely free. The exhibition takes place at the United Reformed Church Hall in Ipswich Street, Stowmarket IP14 1AD. Light refreshments will be available throughout.

Representatives from a number of service bodies will be on-hand to inform about their services and answer your questions. In addition there will be some suppliers who can demonstrate and sell a range of daily living aids. The following organisations will be attending: Optelec, Dolphin, Calibre, Blind Veterans UK, Cobolt, Sensing Change, RNIB, British Wireless for the Blind (BWFB), Newstalk (Stowmarket Local Talking Newspapers), West Suffolk Sight and East Suffolk Association for the Blind.

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OUT & ABOUT HAUGHLEY ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH ALL WHO SERVE As my fingers are touching the keys on my computer the village fete looks as if it is finally coming together. We have over 30 stalls attending this year, so it will be a great event with many stalls from around the village and the local area. We are confident there is something for everybody.

Just a reminder to those who plan on driving, please be considerate to the local villages and park in sensible places. We have contacted the local police who are unable to place cones out on the road, such as the bend coming into the village from Haughley Green. The last thing we need is an accident to spoil the day.

ROY’S MONTHLY THOUGHT Two blokes down the pub were talking about golf. When I got home I said maybe I should play around, and a saucepan flew across the kitchen!

There is a myth that to join the Legion you need to have served within the Armed Forces. This is incorrect. In fact, anybody can join from the age of 12 as a youth member, or as an adult from 17. Interested? Check out our website.

Do you know of a veteran in the Haughley area who needs our help? We provide lifelong support for the Armed Forces community, serving men and women, veterans, and their families. If so, please get in touch via our website.

UP AND COMING EVENTS Tuesday, June 5: Branch Meeting Saturday, June 9: Haughley Village Fete (see page 3) Saturday, June 30: Armed Forces Lunch and Woody our standard-bearer’s birthday Tuesday, July 3: Branch meeting with guest speaker Peter Down on Lord Nelson’s life

It wasn’t so long ago that you used to have to wait 20 years between Star Wars films, but following the hugely successful The Last Jedi in December, we have Solo: A Star Wars Story from May 24, complete with a midnight screening for the mega fans!

We have some fantastic charity film screenings in aid of some very worthy causes in June, with Jumanji and Sunshine on Leith on Sunday 17 and Rough Night on Sunday 24.

Live on stage we have The Hollies & Searchers Experience on June 10, country music with John McNicholl on June 25 and Neil Sands with his new show Land of Hope & Glory on June 28.

Solo: A Star Wars Story: sci-fi adventure starring Emilia Clarke, Paul Bettany and Woody Harrelson. During an adventure into a dark criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion.

Sherlock Gnomes: family animation voiced by Emily Blunt, Johnny Depp and Michael Caine. Garden gnomes, Gnomeo and Juliet, recruit renowned detective Sherlock Gnomes to investigate the mysterious Wdisappearance of other garden ornaments.

To view our latest newsletter or our full calendar of events visit: www.britishlegion.org/branches/Haughley

Deadpool 2: adventure, starring Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin and Morena Baccarin. Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool joins forces with three mutants, Bedlam, Shatterstar and Domino to protect a boy from the all-powerful Cable.

Life of the Party: comedy starring Melissa McCarthy, Debby Ryan and Christina Aguilera. After her husband abruptly asks for a divorce, a middleaged mother returns to college in order to complete her degree.

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On Chesil Beach: drama starring Saoise Ronan, Emily Watson and AnneMarie Duff. Based on Ian McEwan’s novel set in 1962 England, a young couple find their idyllic romance colliding with issues of sexual freedom and societal pressure, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night.

Book Club: comedy starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Richard Dreyfuss and Andy Garcia. Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 Shades of Grey in their monthly book club.

Entebbe: thriller starring Rosamund Pike, Eddie Marsan and Daniel Bruhl, inspired by the true events of the 1976 hijacking of an Air France flight en route from Tel Aviv to Paris, and the most daring rescue mission ever attempted. www.regalstowmarket.co.uk / 01449 612825

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Sunday, June 3: 5 mile walk in the Needham Market, Barking and Battisford area. Park and meet at Hurstlea Road car park in Needham Market at 10.30am / GR: TM 085552. Leader: 07919 350170 Sunday, June 10: 6 mile circular walk from Stowmarket via Harleston Church. Park and meet at Stowmarket Football club at 10.30am / GR: TM 046596. Leader: 01449 612093 Sunday, June 17: 5 mile walk around Rattlesden. Park in Rattlesden where legal and meet outside Rattlesden Church front porch at 10am / GR: TL 978591. Leader: 01449 676533 Sunday, June 24: 5.5 mile walk in the Saxmundham area. From Saxmundham town centre traffic lights go north along the High Street and take second left; the car park is on the right. Meet here at 10.30am / GR: TM 386632. Leader: 07359 536673

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OUT & ABOUT ELMSWELL HISTORY GROUP We round off our 2017-18 programme with the following: Thursday, June 14, 7pm: AGM immediately followed by The History of the East Suffolk Railway, an illustrated talk by Bob Webb Our speaker has been very actively involved in a community project to restore and refurbish the disused station house in Campsea Ashe, which will include an exhibition on East Suffolk Railway’s history to reengage people with the area’s ‘lost’ railway history and heritage. From the opening of this line back in 1854, this talk also promises to show us the probably unique moveable platform at Halesworth.

Tickets for our July summer outing will be on sale (see below).

Saturday, July 7: Minibus to depart Wesley Hall at 9am for our summer outing, a guided tour of Hadleigh Guildhall and St Mary’s Church.

The Grade 1 listed Guildhall has a number of magnificent rooms and halls including the Grand Hall, Dining Room, Old Town Hall, Guildroom and Council Chamber, as well as a secluded garden area.

St Mary’s Church has a late-medieval tower, 14th century aisles, and 15th century red-brick Deanery Tower. Our tour will give us the opportunity to view and learn the histories of these superb Suffolk buildings.

More details and tickets will be available at our June meeting, or from 01359 241990. Members £5, non-members and visitors £7, which includes return bus transport, tour and light refreshments.

We don’t meet in August, so our 2018-19 programme will start with: Thursday, September 13, 7.30pm: Edward Fitzgerald & The Woodbridge Wits, an illustrated talk by Mark Mitchels We look forward to the return of this popular and well-regarded local historian and author, who will tell us all about Edward Fitzgerald, best known to literature as the translator of a famous Persian poem, The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, but there is more to him than a single book. He was a 19th century gentleman in an age when it was not necessary for him to work, and so he lived the life of ease, reading books, sailing the Suffolk rivers he adored, and entertaining a select group of Woodbridge intellectuals whom he jokingly described as the ‘wits’.

STOWUPLAND LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Wednesday, June 6: AGM and Ipswich Suffragettes by Joy Bounds This year we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 1918 Representation of the People Act which granted women (over 30) the right to vote for the first time. Joy will look at the long campaign which led to this in Suffolk and especially Ipswich women who were involved. She has covered the subject of Ipswich suffragettes in her book A Song of their Own. A very short AGM, starting at 7.30pm, will precede the talk.

Wednesday, July 4: A Virtual Tour of The Green by Group Members Last summer we led a walk around Thorney Green looking at its role in the life of the parish. Houses and cottages around The Green were often built from clay dug on site, the resulting pits becoming ponds that were at one time the only water supply. The Green was undoubtedly a busy place with commoners exercising their right to graze animals along with traffic between shops, windmills, beer houses and the surrounding farms. We shall revisit the stories of The Green in this illustrated talk.

Wednesday, August 1: Archive Evening This meeting will provide an opportunity for the group and individual members to display material relating to Stowupland: documents, photos, artefacts or the results of family history research. Please bring anything of interest – we have plenty of tables. Items new to our archives relating to Stowupland Flower Show and the village hall will be on display. These were collected by Ena Carter, who was closely involved with both. The flower show in various forms was a big event in the parish for almost 90 years until it ceased in 1969.

We meet at 7.30pm in Stowupland Village Hall IP14 4BQ where there is an ample car park. Visitors are always welcome and refreshments are available.

Admission is £1 for members, £3 for non-members.

For more information, please contact Judy Clarke: 01449 615386

STOWMARKET & DISTRICT MONDAY CLUB Stowmarket & District Monday Club are continuing to enjoy their weekly activities. The Beetle Drive was fast and furious with plenty of noise.

The bowls and games evenings were also very popular.

This is a fascinating portrait of just how agreeable life could be in rural parts if you were rich and cultured. The wit and society of Ed Fitz captivated his contemporaries, and may even embrace a modern audience too!

Another evening was spent making crowns to be worn at the royal wedding street party we have organised. The crowns varied in their use of decorations but were a great success and the actual making was very much enjoyed. This will be celebrated when we restart after the early May Bank Holiday. The following week we have a disco organised, with our friends Jane and Julian providing the music.

We meet at Wesley Hall, School Road, Elmswell IP30 9EE. Ample free on-site parking, disabled access, five mins’ walk from Elmswell Railway Station, £2 for members, £4 for non-members/visitors.

We are a club for adults with learning difficulties and meet from 7.30-9.30pm every Monday at the Community Hub in Crown Street. We are run entirely by volunteers and new members and helpers are always very welcome.

www.elmswell-history.org.uk / 01359 242601

If you would like further information, please contact us on 01449 672123 or just come along on a Monday evening.

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OUT & ABOUT / SPORT STOWMARKET & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB John Wrigley visited the club on April 9 to judge our portraiture and audio visual competitions. He was in his usual good form as he went through the portraits and decided that several should be held back for greater scrutiny. Eventually John decided that there should be two winners, ‘Steve’ and ‘Carol’. Both pictures were entered

by Roy Fidler, to whom John presented the Colin Stubly Shield for portraiture. Next he judged the AV entries, of which there were unfortunately only two. Both entries were good – and well done for entering – but the salver went to Chris Hale whose AV was excellent.

On April 23 we held our AGM. All the current officers were re-elected and after AOB we watched the video of entries to the annual show. While some were not to everyone’s taste, all were of a very high standard.

We are very excited to be meeting Justin Minns at our next meeting. He will be delivering a talk on landscape photography, and as one of his pictures features on the cover of Landscape Photographer of the Year – Collection 10 we are looking forward to his talk.

NEXT MEETINGS Monday, June 11: Open 5 Competition to be judged by George Buxton Sunday, June 24: End of season photoshoot – venue Southwold Monday, September 10: The new season starts with this meeting, when we welcome prospective new members and catch up with existing members.

Please note that the first meeting for prospective new members is free of charge, whenever they attend for the first time.

New members are always very welcome. All you need is a camera – any camera – and a real interest in using it. Our members use DSLRs, mirrorless, compacts and bridge cameras. Regular meetings are held at Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillside, Stowmarket IP14 2BD, usually on the second and fourth Monday of the month between September and June. We start arriving at around 7pm for a 7.30pm start. We’d love to see you there, so why not join us?

OLD NEWTON OPEN GARDENS Gardens in Old Newton will be open between 11am and 5pm on June 10. About 15 gardens will open, ranging from cottage and wildlife friendly to ones more formal in style. The village allotments will also be on show.

Refreshments will be available in two of the open gardens. In addition, there will be plant stalls in some gardens and two showings (11am and 2pm) of the film Bygone Years of Old Newton in the Church Institute.

Standing on guard in many of the gardens and elsewhere around the village will be scarecrows made in response to the theme Weddings/Marriages, topical in that there will have been a very recent Royal Wedding. You will have the chance to vote for the best scarecrow.

The gardens can be found on a circular route around the village: Church Street, Chapel Road, Brown Street, Silver Street and Station Road. Each open garden will be identified by a sunflower sign and number.

Parking is available at the village hall (IP14 4ED) where there will be a large map of the route. Entry is by programme (£4), available at any of the open gardens.

Children are free when accompanied by an adult.

The day concludes with a Songs of Praise at 6pm in St Mary’s Church (IP14 4PP). Funds raised will go towards the upkeep of this ancient church.

For further information contact Mrs Brooks: familybrooks@btinternet.com / 01449 775334

For more information visit: www.stowmarketanddistrictcameraclub.onesuffolk.net

STOWMARKET & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB This month’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 27 at 7.30pm in Woolpit Village Hall. It is a members’ evening entitled Midsummer Madness, when six members will demonstrate a mix of traditional and contemporary designs to be raffled at the end of the evening. Sales table, club stall, fun and friendly time with flowers; visitors always welcome, £6 on the door.

ELMSWELL BOWLS CLUB (AT STOWUPLAND) At long last the summertime league bowling programme is underway and we at Elmswell Bowls Club are looking forward to an enjoyable and fruitful season. Our green is in good shape and bowling well.

Although it was not our wish to vacate our previous location, we are now blessed with superior space and facilities and continuing welcome support.

We begin our results news with just two league matches played in April.

Stowmarket & District Tuesday Afternoon League: Elmswell 24 / Needham Market B 46 Stowmarket & Distrist Triples League: Elmswell 89 / Walsham Le Willows 39 We held two drives during May and the next dates for this event are July 14 and 28 with the final one on August 11. All begin at 2pm and visitors are very welcome to come and watch.

STOWMARKET CRICKET CLUB With the season truly underway, the Two Counties adult sides have certainly hit the pitch running.

Highlights have seen Paul Blake’s 1st XI, after being promoted last season, win the first three matches in some style and 2nd XI skipper, Richard Baxter, scored 107 not out in his team’s first fixture, a comfortable win versus Bury St Edmunds.

We’re still looking for additional players of all ages and abilities to enjoy and play in competitive matches throughout the season. We are especially keen to attract boys and girls in School Years 3 and 4 to play in our soft ball short format cricket matches, so why not give us a call?

With a great track record of developing youngsters into promising cricketers who have graduated into county level age group cricket, Stowmarket CC is great place to start.

For further information get in touch via social media or contact Clive Witherly: wigg51@btinternet.com / 01359 240019 www.stowmarketcc.co.uk

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SPORT / ON THE GRAPEVINE STOWMARKET TENNIS CLUB

FINBOROUGH LADIES NETBALL CLUB

Another month, another crop of injured players. Andy Murray decides not to play in the new Glasgow tournament in order to give his January hip surgery more time for recovery. If he decides to miss the grass court season as well we may not see him play again until the hard court tournaments in late August.

Novak Djokovic is still struggling with his recovery after elbow problems and admitted that he returned to competitive play too soon; quite an admission for a professional athlete and a question mark over the advice he received.

Many of the top touring players have been asking for the schedule to be reduced although there’s no requirement to enter every event. Several players, either those with a favoured surface or those of advancing years, often choose the events in which they compete. This gives them a little more time to recover between hectic periods of activity and travelling plus a slightly higher chance of gaining those all-important ranking points.

No such troubles down at our club; we play for the sheer fun of it plus the chance to race around the court staying reasonably fit at the same time. There’s plenty of competitive match tennis on offer at the moment with the summer league fixtures in full swing. We have two ladies teams, three men’s teams and three mixed teams which gives a large number of the members the chance to represent the club in the Ipswich & District League.

Home matches are always on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday from about 6.30pm so if you popped into the club you’d get a taste of what it’s all about.

These matches will continue right through to the end of July with the prospect of promotion always dangling in front of the stronger teams.

The coaching program continues all through the school term with new faces appearing after seeing a tennis assembly at school. We run separate starter sessions for different age groups, and also for adults, so there’s bound to be a group just right for you. Rackets can be borrowed so if you fancy being the next Johanna Konta or Andy Murray come along and give it a bash. And if you take it easy to start with hopefully you won’t end up injured like some of the pros.

See you on court.

Senior Club Coach Chris Cunningham chris@chriscoaching.plus.com

Regional competition On April 21 Finborough Kestrels played Thetford in a regional qualifier.

Everyone played amazingly! The effort was exceptional from all. Kestrels played against a full Thetford squad while only having eight players themselves who had never played as a team before! Kestrels won three quarters and were drawing at full time so they had to play another two ends of seven minutes each to decide the game. The girls fought until the very end and were really disappointed to lose 60-64. It sounded like a cracker of a game! Well done Kestrels.

England Roses I hope many of you were able to watch the England Roses in the gold medal match against Australia at the Commonwealth Games. The Roses made history when they were eventually victorious in the last second 52-51. This has definitely put netball on the sporting map!

Membership and Publicity Secretary Helen Cape www.finborough-netball.com

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WOMEN INSPIRE TO MULTISPORT In the UK there are more men than women playing sport every week. Women are missing out on the physical, mental and social wellbeing benefits of playing sport as a team.

Lack of self-confidence and self-belief are the biggest barriers in women taking part in physical activity (Women in Sport), so we need to create positive changes around our busy lives, and playing sport or doing any physical activity can help boost our overall wellbeing.

Playing any sport or activity as a team can boost self-confidence and selfbelief, building on our social aspects of team building, achieving goals, supporting others, making new friends, feeling good about ourselves, having fun and laughs, and learning new skills while at the same time increasing motivation to maintaining fitness, health and wellbeing.

Women Inspire to Multisport sessions are inspired by the This Girl Can campaign to help women overcome the fear of judgement that is stopping them from joining in activities and encourage them to take part in a variety of activities regardless of their age, fitness levels and body type. The sessions are suitable for those age 35 years and over and will be providing activities that suit skill levels and abilities, e.g. frisbee, rounders, walking football, walking netball, relays, and many other upper, lower and overall cardiovascular team activities.

Sessions are taking place at Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre pitch in Stowmarket from 5-6pm on Sundays, July 15, 22 and 29, August 5, 12 and 19 and September 2. So why not come along and try a new activity with friends, have fun banter within the session and enjoy time for a drink and a chat after the session?

Regal Cinema Stowmarket In support of the 24th World Scout Jamboree 2019 Sunday 17th June 2018, 5.00pm Allocated seating. To book call The Regal on 01449 612825 or visit www.regalstowmarket.co.uk All tickets £5.00 to include soft drink and Cadbury’s chocolate animal biscuits

For more details and to book, contact Laura Worsley: 07801 532059

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ON THE GRAPEVINE STOWUPLAND OPEN GARDENS Sunday, June 24, 1-6pm More than 20 gardens will open (an all-time record) including Columbine Hall, a 14th century moated manor house. Also thatched cottage gardens including Shed of the Year winner, one with rare breed animals and the garden of an award winning flower grower.

Admission is £5 with under-16s free.

Plant sales at Columbine Hall and homemade cakes and teas. Tickets available from Holy Trinity Church Hall, Columbine Hall or at any open garden.

All proceeds to Holy Trinity Church.

NEW CHARITY TO TAKE OVER MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICE Royal Voluntary Service is ending its Meals on Wheels service in Suffolk and a local charity, Aspect Living Foundation, is taking over the meal delivery service.

Following a review of its Meals on Wheels service, Royal Voluntary Service has taken the difficult decision to end the service. This is because over the past 10 years the number of services the charity runs across the country has reduced dramatically. With so few left, it has become harder for it to sustain the handful of services remaining as much of the infrastructure we used to rely on to support Meals on Wheels has depleted.

Sam Ward, Director of Commissioned Services at Royal Voluntary Service said: “We have delivered Meals on Wheels in Suffolk for the past 10 years and very much regret having to end the service. The well-being of the older people in Suffolk is our priority and we have been working with the local authority and other partners to find potential alternatives to allow them to receive a service in the future. We are delighted that Aspect Living Foundation, a local charity, will be taking over the service from the beginning of May 2018. We will be working with them to ensure a smooth transition and we wish them every success in delivering the new service.

“Our volunteers and staff have worked tremendously hard at the service for many years and we know that their efforts have been hugely appreciated. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them for everything they have done.”

Tess Aristodemou, Chief Executive at Aspect Living Foundation said: “Having worked with Royal Voluntary Service and the Meals on Wheels team it quickly became apparent how vital this service is to the elderly and venerable people around Suffolk, so together with a robust panel of local trustees with the same passion and commitment for this service we have established the new charity, Aspect Living Foundation.”

SUFFOLK OPEN STUDIOS LAUNCHES 2018 DIRECTORY Free directory lists details of more than 100 artists taking part in popular visual arts programme across Suffolk.

Suffolk Open Studios have announced the launch of their 2018 Artists’ Directory, containing details of the artists and galleries taking part in this year’s programme.

The directory lists all the artists and galleries who will be opening their studios to the public as part of Suffolk Open Studios 2018, giving visitors a unique opportunity to take a look “behind the scenes” and see them in action.

Artists’ studios are open on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-5pm over the first four weekends in June. Not all artists are open every weekend, so it is important that visitors check dates beforehand, either in the directory or online at: www.suffolkopenstudios.org / Facebook @suffolkopenstudios The directory lists participating artists alphabetically and by region. This year, it includes cross-referenced maps, making it easy for visitors to identify studios nearby and plan their visit.

Each artist’s listing gives details of which weekends they will be open together with contact details, a brief profile, examples of their work and directions to their studios.

To assist visitors travelling from further afield, some artists have organised themselves into ‘hubs’, allowing the public to see work from a number of participants in a single location. Others have organised ‘trails’, where visitors can pick up a leaflet from one member studio directing them to other member studios nearby. Full details of all hubs and trails appear in the directory.

The directory also gives dates and details of members’ exhibitions, as well as venues for the popular ‘Art About Town’ events. Gallery members are also listed, where visitors will find exhibitions of work by many artists, printmakers and photographers.

The 2018 Directory is available free of charge now from libraries, tourist offices, galleries, shops and pubs throughout Suffolk. Visitors can also download a free copy from the Suffolk Open Studios website.

This year, Suffolk Open Studios is supporting Suffolk Artlink, a participatory arts charity which develops and delivers inclusive arts programmes in communities that bring skills, support networks, confidence and joy to people in the East. For more details visit: www.suffolkartlink.org.uk

“Meals on Wheels is not just a service, to many it’s a lifeline. The amazing team of delivery drivers not only deliver a nutritious meal they complete a ‘health and wellbeing’ check which on many occasions has alerted next of kin or the emergency services to any potential issues.We are delighted to be able to continue the amazing work that Royal Voluntary Service have provided over the years and expand the service in the aim to help as many people as we can to stay independent in their own homes” To find out more about the Meals on Wheels service please contact the Aspect Living team:enquires@aspectliving.org.uk / 07753 174040

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ON THE GRAPEVINE / CHURCH NEWS BEING A TEENAGER IS HARD – SOMETIMES PAINFULLY HARD In recent years there have been big increases in the number of children and teenagers reporting long-term pain conditions. A major factor is thought to be growing social pressures. Teenagers often experience stress from lots of exams and there are numerous reports of the negative effects that social media can have on mental wellbeing. Other factors contributing to long-term pain in teenagers could be, being less active or spending more time looking at screens for study or leisure.

Teenagers complaining of back pain or pain in the arms or legs is common. They may also complain of abdominal pain, headaches or facial pain. Unfortunately, teenagers experiencing pain can become fearful of activity and begin to avoid it. This has an impact on both their physical and mental health. Joints and muscles can become stiff and they may lose fitness or develop sleep problems. This can lead to mood changes and feelings of isolation, anxiety and loss of confidence. Sadly the result of all this is often more pain, creating a vicious cycle.

How can we help?

The golden rule is to listen. Show them you believe them even if the symptoms seem far-fetched. An over sensitive nervous system will interpret safe information as dangerous and send pain messages to the brain. Even if there is a psychological element to their pain, the physical symptoms they feel are real.

Beyond this, physical activation is often the key to the teenager’s recovery. An exercise program designed and supervised by qualified professionals will aim to enable teenagers to manage and control their pain. By managing activity levels and improving fitness this often leads to better sleep and increased self-esteem.

At times, the cause of long-term pain in teenagers can be an underlying mental health issue. Often their pain will not improve until psychological help is given. In these cases health care professionals can help to identify mental health issues and seek specialist help if needed.

It is up to parents, teachers, coaches and health care professionals to educate teenagers on the benefits of exercise. This will improve their health and self-esteem but also hopefully help to reduce the numbers of teenagers being treated for long term pain conditions in the future.

ELMSWELL BAPTIST CHURCH Ashfield Road, Elmswell Activities and Services in June Monday, June 4 at 7.45pm: Ladies Friendship Group meet at the church to hear a talk by Phil Bevan entitled Children with Needs in Burma. Ladies not members of our church are welcome to join us contact Margaret on 01359 241541 you would like to come.

Thursday, June 14: Midday Food and Friends Lunch at the church. Aimed at older folk in and around Elmswell, come and enjoy a sumptuous three-course lunch and coffee in a friendly atmosphere. Contact Jackie on 01359 245918 if you would like to join us (local transport can be arranged).

Our services take place at 10.30am and during June will be led by: June 3

Rev Barbara Challis (inc. Communion)

June 10 Stephen Spurgeon (All-Age Service) June 17 John Sargeant June 24 Stephen Spurgeon As always we offer a friendly welcome to anyone who joins us for any of our services or meetings. Contact Tony on 01359 241541 for more information or visit: www.elmswellbaptit.org.uk

NORTON SALVATION ARMY Woolpit Road, Norton IP31 3LU Captains Andrew and Jackie Jarrold: norton@salvationarmy.org.uk / 01359 240787/231770 (hall) REGULAR ACTIVITIES Sunday Worship: 11am & 6pm Family Service & Breakfast: First Sunday in month at 10.45am – relaxed, informal family worship with refreshments.

Tea and Toast Community Fellowship: Monday and Wednesday at 8.45am.

All welcome.

Toddlesong: Mondays, 9.30-11.30am (term time only) Music, refreshments, play for toddlers (and parents and carers!)

610 Club: Tuesdays, 6-7pm (term time only) Games, fun, craft and much more for ages six-10ish CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) Lunches: Thursdays, 11.30am-1pm Everyone welcome! Enjoy fellowship over a meal.

If you have a teen in trouble with pain, don’t wait and hope that things get better, act on it now and get them booked in to see a healthcare professional and we can get them hoping back to wellbeing.

Bible Study: Tuesdays, 7.45pm fortnightly Enjoy God’s word in a relaxed way either at SA Hall or 37 Blackbourne Road, Elmswell

Senior Physiotherapist Claire Reach MCSP HCPC

Band Practice: Thursdays, 8pm

Practice Principal & Sports Physiotherapist Robert Grainger MSc MCSP HCPC CSCS

Songster Practice: Tuesdays, 7.45pm (fortnightly)

PhysioFixx Physiotherapy Clinic

Craft Night: Third Friday, 7-9pm Informal crafting for all abilities www.nortonsalvationarmy.co.uk Facebook: Norton Salvation Army

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CHURCH NEWS WOOLPIT ROOM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Breakfast Church 3rd Sunday of the month

9am at St John’s, Elmswell

White Elm Road, Woolpit IP30 9SQ We are a group of ordinary people who want to worship and praise God, thank Him for all His love and seek to share His love with others in our daily lives. We invite you to join us in any of the church’s activities – you will be very welcome. For further information please visit: www.woolpitroomfellowship.org Sundays: 10-11am followed by coffee & biscuits Monday Meet: 2.30-3.30pm including coffee & biscuits MONDAY MEET You are very welcome to join us from 2.30-3.30pm at Woolpit Christian Fellowship for a friendly, informal and relaxed gettogether. We start with an interesting talk, then break for tea, followed by an encouraging talk from the Bible. For more information call Margaret (240565) or Phil and Jan (240502).

JOIN US FOR A SHORT WALK AROUND WOOLPIT Saturday, June 9, meet at the pump at 10am Coffee and cake provided en-route. We aim to finish by noon.

Organised by Woolpit Room Christian Fellowship: Phil & Jan Sparkes: 01359 240502 / Margaret Cook: 01359 240565 DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Girls’ Night Strawberry Supper: Friday, July 20, 7.30pm For more information call Jan Sparkes: 01359 240502 Also see Christian Motorcyclists on page 10.

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ST JOHN’S CHURCH, ELMSWELL Saturday, June 16 is our annual summer fair, noon-4pm at Wesley Hall. With barbecue, stalls, crafts, café, face painting and games, there will be something for everyone! Please come along and support our event. It promises to be a fun afternoon and the money raised helps enormously us in our work.

What’s the best news you’ve ever heard? We’re running the world famous Christianity Explored series. Over several sessions, it provides time and space to consider the big questions of life and to explore the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith, Jesus Christ. This brilliant course will run on Sunday evenings from 7-9pm from June 3 to July 15. Each evening starts with chat, a drink and a selection of desserts. This is followed by a short video and the opportunity to look at what the Bible says about Jesus. You are free to ask any question you like or just simply listen. If you’re interested, please get in touch.

May 2018 was a really busy month at St John’s. We ran a series of extra events for the Thy Kingdom Come global wave of prayer. Some were calm and reflective (such as Celtic Prayer and our service of Healing & Wholeness), while others were more lively celebrations (our Prayer & Praise evening)! We were thrilled to join this movement and be part of something amazing.

We also held our OMF Mission Sunday, followed by a delicious buffet lunch.

This was a chance to hear all about the country of Myanmar (Burma) and what’s happening there. We also enjoyed a Men’s Breakfast, which raised £100 for Mercy Ships (a floating hospital bringing medical treatment to the developing world). Food continued to be a major theme at the regular Ladies Lunch and we had a Family Tea (which preceded the Christians Together in Elmswell Penetcost celebration).

Recently, we have been welcoming some newcomers and visitors to St John’s on Sunday mornings. If you fancy coming along, you will be made to feel very welcome. There’s no dress code, no need to prepare anything before you come and no complicated processes. Please just pick from below whatever sounds good to you and come as you are.

St John’s continues to be a popular location for weddings, baptisms and funerals; if you’re arranging one, we would love to hear from you. God Bless.

The Rev Peter Goodridge: 01359 240512 / elmswellrector@gmail.com SERVICES IN JUNE Sunday, June 3 9.30am Family Church 11am BCP Holy Communion Sunday, June 10: Friends Sunday 8am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am Parish Praise Sunday, June 17 9.30am Breakfast Church (breakfast 9am) 11am Holy Communion

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Sunday, June 24: 10.30am Holy Communion Sunday, July 1 9.30am Family Church 11am BCP Morning Prayer plus Communion If you’d like to know about our church, please get in touch or visit: www.stjohnselmswell.org.uk / Facebook

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ST ANDREW’S NORTON & ST ANDREW’S TOSTOCK Part of the Benefice of Pakenham, Norton & Tostock, with Great Ashfield, Hunston & Stowlangtoft Priest-in-Charge: The Rev Katherine Valentine 01359 235095 / katherine@kavalentine.plus.com Our beautiful and ancient churches are both open daily for visitors and for private prayer.

Sunday, June 3 8am 9.30 for 10am

Holy Communion, St Andrew’s Norton family@church at Pakenham

Sunday, June 17 11am 6pm

Morning Prayer, St Andrew’s Norton Outdoor Prayer & Praise, St Andrew’s Tostock

Sunday, June 24 9.30am 11am

Family Communion, St Andrew’s Norton Morning Prayer, St Andrew’s Toctock

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Thursday, June 10 9.30am Holy Communion, St Andrew’s Tostock 6pm Evensong, St Andrew’s Norton

Countryside Church at The Croft, Tostock Monday, June 18: 10am Songs of Praise An informal service of prayer and praise for everyone is held at The Croft every month. Come and sing your favourite hymns, chat with friends and enjoy the refreshments.

Sunday, June 3: 3 is the Magic Number!

Sunday, July 1: Saints; are you one?

9.30 for 10am at St Mary’s, Pakenham Breakfasty refreshments available from 9.30am. This new venture on the first Sunday of every month is run by the whole benefice and is the opportunity for all our villages and families to join together in worship and get to know each other. Look out for the invitation coming through your door!

OUTDOOR PRAISE Tostock Art Show, Sunday, June 17, 6pm at St Andrew’s Tostock Our beautiful church will be full of paintings so our service this weekend will be outside in the marquee. Come and celebrate and give thanks for the blessings of talents and time, hard work, fellowship and friendship that go into making such a weekend possible.

Norton Coffee Morning: Wednesday, June 20, 10.30am-noon The next coffee morning for the summer is at Crawley Hall, Woolpit Road, the home of Thelma and David Howes. All welcome. Come and sing your favourite hymns, chat with friends and enjoy the refreshments.

DEMENTIA TOGETHER CALL FREE 08081 688 000 email: SRYC. DementiaTogether@nhs.net visit: www.dementia-together.com www.keepingintouchwith.com/elmswell

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