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with Barham, Claydon, Henley & Whitton Rural Volume 6 • Issue No. 6 • APRIL 2016

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Fundraising concert in aid of the Osiligi Project in Kenya.

An evening for all the family with members of the College’s jazz band and Prep School pupils also performing.

with East Anglia’s Premier Big Band

HORN FACTORY

Friday 22nd April 2016 7.30pm - 10pm at St Joseph’s College Senior School, Belstead Road Ipswich IP2 9DR Tickets £14 (£7 under 16’s) Including Food (Bread, Cheese & Chutney) Licensed Bar serving Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks

Book online @ www.redrosechain.com

Profits from this event will be donated to the St Joseph’s College Developing World Project, assisting their students to run a two-week summer school in Kenya.

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR

NEWS

In a month when many of us will celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday I will also be thinking about another wonderful lady who has had an incredible impact on those who have known and loved her, my husband’s Grandma Ida. Sadly she is no longer with us but I think of her often and invariably find myself smiling when I do.

GALA DAY TO CELEBRATE QUEEN’S 90th BIRTHDAY

Ida wasn’t just a perfect grandma, she was the life and soul of the party. There are too many stories to recount here, but Daniel often talks about playing Sardines with his then 83-year-old grandma who deviously abandoned the search and hid herself away in the shower, patiently waiting for her grandchildren to realise the game had taken an unexpected turn!

Ida was the first older person I ever developed a genuine relationship with and I can honestly say she changed me for the better. She stirred both my curiosity and my respect. Meeting someone who was born 70, 80 or 90 years ago can be fascinating if you take the time to get to know them. In doing so you too will come to appreciate the fact that age in itself is a mark of achievement! Just imagine how many challenges and changes an 80-year-old has encountered and overcome, how many moments of despair and possibly even heartbreak they may have endured.

The technological revolution is one of the most significant challenges my generation has encountered. Ida faced and overcame far more serious challenges and still had a twinkle in her eye at 90. Perhaps we need to remind ourselves now and again just how lucky we are (most of the time) and to acknowledge that a lack of interest in or respect for older people speaks volumes about our own character.

Enjoy the celebrations and take a moment to consider how you might like to be treated when you ‘are old and grey and full of sleep’ (WB Yeats).

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Please come and join in the fun at Claydon and Barham Gala Day on Saturday, July 9.

We are looking for local organisations to run a stall, display crafts, display their skills or take part in some way.

We have already booked a bouncy castle, ice-cream seller, donkey ride, Punch and Judy show and carousel and are now looking for local groups and individuals to join in.

As in previously run events, all the money raised after costs will be pooled and every organisation will get a share of the profits raised. The idea is to give an excellent event for the local villagers to support while raising money to support the organisations that work so hard in your community.

So if you are involved in the community get involved and help us help you.

This year we are also looking for local craftspeople to showcase their work so if you know a skilled card maker, wood turner, cake maker or other crafter who would be happy to display their skills and possibly sell their wares please let them know about this event and get them to contact us.

We also need helpers happy to set up from 8am and help clear away from 4pm to assist the organising team.

For more information contact Gail Cornish, c/o Claydon and Barham Community Centre: gailcornish974@btinternet.com / 07932 478878 We hope you can help us make it a successful day by offering your support.

Claydon and Barham Local Community Trust Ltd

2016 HERO RIDE Is anyone interested in cycling to the Imperial War Museum for breakfast on July 3 as part of the 2016 Hero Ride? A group of us are leaving in the ‘wee small hours’ to be part of this Help for Heroes fundraiser.

As things stand at the moment we have a van and driver to return with the bikes (no cycling back unless you want to!) and some of the team are organising a return coach. This is not a race but a social cycle with a few laughs chucked in along the way I’m sure, and regular grub stops to keep everyone fully fuelled.

Please contact me if you fancy the idea. It’s a special year for me as its 25 years since I was involved in the first Gulf War so I know what a difference organisations like Help for Heroes make.

Andy White 01473 830135 / 07854 876722 / wandywhite216@aol.com

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK, MAY 15-21 A big thank you to everyone who has already offered their time to collect on behalf of Christian Aid this year.

However, we still need more volunteers to collect across Claydon and Barham. If you would like to help with collections please contact Michelle (01473 833788) or Mick (01473 830205). Thank You. 3

NEWS YOUR LOCAL RAINBOWS NEED YOU! Claydon Rainbow Unit is currently looking for some special people to volunteer on a regular basis, take over the weekly running of the unit and help all the Rainbows learn more about their world. The current leadership team will be standing down in July and having started the unit 22 years ago, would love to see it continue to offer its fun activities for girls aged 5-7 years, with new committed leaders at the helm.

Adults (18+) and young people (14+) alike, can help our young members continue to experience their guiding journey. Being a guiding volunteer can help enhance your CV and count toward the service element of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

No previous experience of guiding is necessary, training is provided and a DBS check is required for all those over 18.

If you can commit to one to two hours a week, we’d love to hear from you.

Jo (Suffolk Outreach Worker): jo.d@btinternet.com www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested

ST PETER’S CHURCH, CLAYDON I would like to take the opportunity to thank Eric and Linda Munson for all their care, dedication and love for this little church. I have often sat in the church and admired the little arrangements and touches that make this such a special place in the village. The building has fallen on hard times in the past, it is now obvious how much the lovely pews and architecture are cared for and are admired by visitors. I hope it will be kept open for future generations to enjoy.

Karen Knighton Back in the 1960s I was gardener to the late Sir Laurence and Lady GraffteySmith at the Old Rectory, Claydon, this lovely old-world property with extensive grounds adjoining the church which is situated on on very high ground overlooking the Gipping Valley. Working in such close proximity, I often paused during my labours to admire this beautiful ancient building, and marvel at the immense skill of the craftsmen, with added admiration for the beautiful stained glass windows, the east window in particular.

Unfortunately, sometime around 1977 it was deemed redundant, remaining closed for several years, attracting the attention of vandals, and ravaging by the weather.

In 1987 it became owned and cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust. Back around 1998 on behalf of the trust, Eric and Linda Munson became the eager voluntary custodians displaying a wealth of enthusiasm, hard work and dedication, quickly restoring the church to former glory with highly polished pews and floors. They also maintained the churchyard to an incredibly high standard.

This labour of love they carried out for 18 years with expenses paid from their own pockets. Unfortunately, with dire consequences, the trust was about to thrust further fundraising activities on them, which they found quite unacceptable. Consequently, their only remaining option was was to tender their resignations. I’m sure many visitors will have admired their constant efforts, and it now leaves me to fear that the church wil remain closed for a considerable while.

I wish Eric and Linda every happiness as they will be taking life much more leisurely now.

Dennis R Page 4

CLAYDON & WHITTON PARISH COUNCIL Annual parish meetings

These will take place on Monday, April 11 in Claydon and Barham Village Hall. Claydon parish meeting will begin at 7pm and be followed by the Whitton parish meeting at 8pm. These meetings are arranged by the parish council on behalf of the electors in each parish so that they are able to hear annual reports from the parish council and village organisations and also discuss any issues which they feel affect the local community.

Unlike parish council meetings, where the public have a limited opportunity to speak, these meetings are specifically for members of the community to attend and make their views on local issues known, so everyone is encouraged to come along. Agendas and reports will be available from the parish clerk prior to the meetings.

Policing in the village As a result of the review by Suffolk Constabulary of future policing in Suffolk, representatives from the parish council have spent many hours attending and arranging meetings and working with other parish councils in the area to ensure that they, together with Claydon & Whitton Rural, continue to have a Police Community Support Officer who is able to dedicate time to each village.

There are many benefits of having an officer who is familiar with, is known in, and is regularly seen patrolling around the village. Therefore, we are very pleased to report that agreement has now been reached to continue a cost sharing arrangement for this service with Suffolk Constabulary and the parish councils of Claydon & Whitton Rural, Barham, Great Blakenham and Henley until March 2017. From April our PCSO will become a member of the Whitton Safer Neighbourhood Team based at Landmark House near to Asda.

Cold callers In recent weeks the police and Suffolk Trading Standards have investigated a roofing firm which has been ‘cold-calling’ in different areas including Claydon. In trying to persuade residents to agree on the doorstep to have work done, they made repeated calls, used scare tactics and implied that the vast majority of households in the area had agreed to have work done when in fact this was untrue. Suffolk Trading Standards advises that householders should exercise extreme caution in agreeing to have any work carried out by traders who call at the door. Also, if possible, ask advice from a member of the family or friend. If you have problems with ‘cold callers’ please contact Suffolk Trading Standards: tradingstandards@ suffolk.gov.uk / 01473 264859 Theft from vehicles There have been a number of thefts from vehicles in the area over past months. Vehicle owners are reminded to keep vehicles locked at all times and to remove from view or keep locked away all items of value.

The parish council is always interested to receive comments from residents on any matters of concern. Please send these with your name and address to one of our councillors whose details are on our noticeboard on the village hall, or contact our parish clerk, Mrs S Eagle: 01473 687384 (answer machine available) / claywhit@btinternet.com / 7 Leicester Close, Ipswich IP2 9EX For the very latest news and information about village life and other items of interest visit: www.claydonandbarham.onesuffolk.net / Twitter @claywhitpc In Touch online:

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NEWS COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT John Field’s Report to Gipping Valley: March 2016 Grants I have received further requests for locality funds to help local groups and have supported Bramford Bowls Club, St Peter’s 60+ Club in Claydon, Great Blakenham Parish Room, Gipping Valley Bowls Club and, last but not least, the Loraine Victory Hall.

Greenhouses It’s sad to see the plan to use waste heat from the incinerator halted.

I feel the county has made little effort to push the Little Blakenham Common Greenhouse project ahead with speed to meet green subsidy deadlines. Its refusal to risk any public money has not helped.

The county talk about being entrepreneurial and risk taking but do not walk the walk. It is difficult to understand why combined heat and power schemes like this are such a success throughout Europe but not in Great Britain. The promise from Sterling Suffolk is the project will continue and Gipping Valley will still get 200 new jobs, but this county failure destroys the logic behind the associated planning decisions.

Devolution (probably signed by the time you read this) We now have Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridge involved, the latter reluctant to join but under government pressure to do so. The larger combined authority would benefit from Cambridge’s world-class organisations and university and become a major eastern economic powerhouse.

The draft shorthand view for leaders to consider is rather large so I won’t try to reveal all. In brief, proposals for an infrastructure investment fund of some £75m a year, devolution of transport budgets at £200m a year and a housing investment fund of £175m a year among other funds are beginning to look large enough to make the disruption of devolution worthwhile. At last we are beginning to see some detail and where progress is being made.

One important question is how devolved power will be exercised. The government’s wish for an elected mayor is still something people appear to be quietly accepting but hoping will go away. The need for some form of democratic overview and constraint on a mayor appears essential. The proposal is that the current public leaders group, the leaders and chief executives of the current authorities and business leaders from the LEP will do the job. The council majority groups elect leaders so there is some democracy but will this be sufficient? I am not convinced.

Broadband We need to get on with the rollout plan to spend the £3.9m gained from high take up in the first broadband contract. The government has agreed with the EU that there must be a one-month consultation, finishing on April 8. It must show that no commercial plans exist in the areas we plan to target. We may then complete the rollout plan contract with BT. A map on the website will shade out all areas of the 95% coverage currently planned: commercial, first public funded contract and all postcodes targeted with the public extension funding. Another colour will highlight the areas where the additional £3.9m will be re-invested to add a further approximately 2% coverage. This map will change as plans are finalised.

The £30m Superfast Extension Programme is progressing. To date 35 cabinets have been enabled reaching more than 3,000 premises. The target is 1,000 cabinets and 50,000 premises by the end of 2019.

Future of Specialist Educational Provision in Suffolk The recent Options Review produced a very large number of responses.

These included a number of new options for specialist support centres, for residential provision in special schools, and alternative provision in pupil referral units. The next stage is for the county to develop formal proposals for consultation, taking into account the information, alternative ideas and suggestions collected in the review. Consultation should occur in June and a decision in mid-September.

The EU Referendum June 23 is the date for a vital decision that will affect the lives of us all.

A major problem will be presenting real information on a complex subject as clearly as possible. We must help people decide if a leap in the dark is justified by the belief that others dictate the compromises we currently make for the common good. Just shouting our personal prejudices or working for our own advantage will not help anyone come to a clear choice as to where our best interests lie.

The next two months will be noisy and confusing, but vitally important.

I hope to help with clear information on our websites.

If you have queries please contact me: 01473 831306 / john.field@suffolk.gov.uk www.john.field@suffolk.libdems.org

SUFFOLK ENERGY-FROM-WASTE FACILITY Emissions We have been getting reports of ‘black smoke’, but would like to reassure local residents there is nothing sinister coming from our chimney – just the usual water vapour.

ment. During normal operations our emissions are well below the limit and the Environment Agency, who monitor the site, have no concerns about emissions from our chimney.

A trick of the light can sometimes make this appear black, but if we were emitting anything we shouldn’t it would soon show up on our continuous monitoring system. To get black smoke, particulate levels would have to be high. In fact, they have been practically zero since we began operating.

Shut-down We are preparing for a routine shut-down which will take place between April 10-24 to allow for essential maintenance and cleaning.

Work on the two lines will be staggered, so waste will continue to be processed throughout this period. There should be no impact on the local community.

Our emissions limits are set by the Environment Agency so that even if our emissions were right up to the limit all of the time there would be no impact on local people or the environ-

RIBA award We are delighted Gimshaw has been short-listed for a Royal Institute of British Architects award for their design of this facility. A record

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25 projects have been short-listed in this region and the winners will be announced on April 14.

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WATCHDOG SEEKS VIEWS ON DIABETIC FOOT CARE SERVICES IN SUFFOLK Healthwatch Suffolk is working with a leading Consultant Physician of Diabetes and Endocrinology at the Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust Diabetic Centre to explore local experiences of using diabetic foot care services in Suffolk.

Good foot care is essential for people living with diabetes because it can prevent complications caused by high blood glucose levels including damage to nerves and blood vessels. In fact, active foot disease is a leading cause of amputation in the UK. That is why Healthwatch is keen to explore whether people at high risk of developing foot disease in Suffolk are receiving appropriate care. It is interested in your experiences about the full range of services that may care for your feet and this includes those accessed in GP practices, hospitals and in the community.

Andy Yacoub, Chief Executive of Healthwatch Suffolk, said: “Our aim is to ensure that these essential services are shaped by the experiences of people using them. This survey will help us to independently check that patients are receiving the right messages to help them manage their condition and that there is fair and appropriate access to foot care services across the county. If you have diabetes or know someone that does, please take part. It only takes a moment and your views could make a positive difference to care in Suffolk.�

To take part, visit: www.surveymonkey.com/r/suffolkdiabetes You can also contact Healthwatch Suffolk on 01449 703949 or by email to info@healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk to request a hard copy survey.

This survey will close on April 30, 2016.

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NEWS BARHAM PARISH COUNCIL (BPC)

HENLEY PARISH COUNCIL

REPORT FROM MARCH MEETING

The owner of the Cross Keys has appealed to the Planning Inspectorate against the decision made by Mid Suffolk District Council not to allow change of use of the property to residential. There will be a hearing about this at 10am on May 17 in the Lecture Theatre at Mid Suffolk Council offices in Needham Market. Full details of the grounds for the appeal can be read on the MSDC planning website or viewed in person at the council offices. The parish council continues to oppose the application and there has been considerable local opinion expressed against the change of use.

Proposed housing scheme in Barham The parish council received a presentation by the agents appointed by the landowner regarding a housing scheme being considered on land to the west of Barham Church Lane.

Councillors were presented with a plan showing the outline of the site and the access points being considered. They will be attending the parish council meeting in April to provide the council with further plans. It is proposed as a mixed use site including small commercial units with up to 400 houses including affordable homes and community facilities.

Parking at Coopers Way, Barham This will be discussed at the parish council meeting in April. It was felt that there could be other areas in the village with similar problems that may need to be considered.

Finance The parish council agreed to make a donation to Claydon Area Youth Support Group who organise the holiday activity programme that is run during the school holidays for young people in the Claydon area.

BT phone box Councillors considered further information regarding the adoption of the phone box and its future positioning.

Claydon and Barham Recreation Ground Following requests by the parish

council for volunteers to help manage the recreation ground a management committee has now formed and has met for the first time. This will enable successful management of the recreation ground and play area. Thank you to the new volunteers. If anyone would still like to be involved you are very welcome. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 26 at 7pm at the recreation ground. Please contact the chairman, Phil Usher, on 830168 or the parish clerk if you would like to attend.

Future meetings Monday, April 4, 7pm at Claydon and Barham Village Hall.

Monday, April 25, 7pm at Claydon and Barham Village Hall. This is the annual parish meeting where all parishioners are welcome to attend Monday, May 9, 7pm at Claydon and Barham Village Hall. This is the parish council’s annual meeting If you would like a specific topic discussed as an agenda item then please contact the parish clerk Claire Lee: 01473 839784 / barhampc@outlook.com Your councillors are: Stephen Carr (chairman) 831122; Gordon Musson (vice chairman) 830759; Neil Cooper 01449 760493; Jeremy Lea 07956 149905; Darren Millward 830891; Claire Webb 832622; Phil Usher 830168.

Highways problems preoccupied the parish council at its meeting in March. The condition of Clay Lane continues to deteriorate, not helped at all by the heavy traffic that uses it (particularly Otley College coaches).

It is a single-track road without proper passing places and therefore the verges are repeatedly damaged as vehicles avoid one another. This in turn causes damage to farmers’ land on either side of the lane. Proper passing places, like those on Mill Lane leading towards Claydon, may be an answer, but they cost a lot to create.

The Respect Zone outside the school, which is supported by the school, the police, the parish council and Mid Suffolk, continues to help considerably with traffic congestion on Ashbocking Road at each end of the day. There are some parking problems now in Pond End and Pearson’s Place which need to be monitored. It’s still the case that the best place to park for the school is the car park in the community centre, which has plenty of space and takes the pressure off the other roads around the school.

Residents regularly express concerns about traffic speeds generally in the village. Our new Vehicle Activated Sign is being moved on rotation from Main Road at either end of the village to Ashbocking Road outside the school. We are able to collect data from it which will show us exactly what speeds are being done and when. We will be publishing that information when it is available.

It’s possible that a Neighbourhood Speed Watch Sheme could be launched as a back up, where volunteers visibly measure vehicle speeds at particular spots of concern – but there’s a cost involved in acquiring a speed gun and the scheme needs six committed volunteers. The parish council decided to see what the data from the existing sign tells us about traffic speeds before going any further.

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 Rod Caird, clerk: 07785 331217

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OUT & ABOUT CLAYDON & BARHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE Claydon & Barham Community Centre has a hall with a stage that provides a versatile space for up to 120 guests. Also there is an adjoining members lounge which can be added to accommodate up to a further 60 people. There is also an additional room that is suitable for meetings, christenings and smaller parties. We have darts boards and a pool table available and offer viewing of major sporting events.

The had a full range of events in March, some organised by the community centre and other private events and bookings. The hall, lounge and Compton Room have seen a steady increase in bookings. This has included a number of fundraising events for Claydon Football Club, the Criticle Care Unit, the Air Ambulance, pre-school, and many others.

The community centre has helped to support these and a great many other organisations.

FUTURE EVENTS Saturday, May 7: Dolly Parton tribute act supported by Tim Staff. An evening of country music entertainment.

July 9: to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday this year we are holding a Gala Day at the club and in the school playing field. See page 3 for more details.

At the annual general meeting of Claydon & Barham Local Community Trust Limited held on February 9, a motion was passed by the membership to increase membership subscriptions. There has not been an increase in these rates for more than 10 years and the motion was discussed at length. The resultant motion was approved and agreed to take effect at

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the next membership renewal, due by the end of June 2016.

Therefore the following was agreed: Single adult aged 18-60: £15

Single adult over 60: £7.50

Couple under 60/family ticket: £25

Couple over 60: £12.50

Membership entitles you to a significant reduction in hall hire charges and also many of the community centre events are at a reduced cost for members. We have a wide and varied range of ales, ciders and lagers, both draft and bottled. Also available is Guinness and mild and our premium lager, San Miguel, is now on tap. We have pints of bitter starting from just £2.50 a pint, and lager from just £2.90.

Do you enjoy fundraising? Event organisation? Gardening? Building maintenance? Do you have a little spare time? You don’t need to have specific skills. If your willing and able to help then we would love to hear from you. We are here for you as a community and have been operating for over 30 years. We intend being here for at least another 30 years but need your help and support. If your interested in offering your help please contact Michelle at the community centre either by popping in, emailing or phoning. We look forward to meeting with you.

Let us know what you want from the community centre and help us to provide it if you can. Help us to ensure it’s going to continue to be here for your children and your children’s children. www.candbcc.com / 01473 831805 Facebook: Claydon Community Centre

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OUT & ABOUT CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFELINE MID SUFFOLK LINK As from April of this year the authorities in Belarus are trying to tighten controls on all imports. There has been a decree passed that states no citizen may receive goods from outside of the country to a value more than 22 Euros (£15) per month. This is going to have an impact on everyone who currently helps a child in Belarus by sending them a present for birthdays and Christmas. Parcels can no longer be sent in the name of the child as they are not old enough to be registered for tax/customs duty purposes. It is therefore important that any parcel is sent to the adult in a family only and with the name in full, including patronymic name. If you need assistance to find a parent or relative’s full name please get in touch and we will do what we can to help.

Once again we are collecting clothes and medicines for the group who will arrive this year. If you can help with donations of good quality secondhand clothing for ages six-13 we would be very grateful. All contributions are great appreciated and can be dropped in to our charity shop in Needham Market or I am happy to arrange collection. Also required are basic medicines and for each child we try to collect the following items: good quality plasters, blister plasters, Lemsip, paracetamol (caplets not capsules so can be halved), ibuprofen (caplets not capsules so can be halved), Lockets or Strepsils throat sweets, thermometers, mouth ulcer cream for children, decongestant capsules or drops, vapour rub, menthol nasal sticks, cold sore cream, Drapolene cream, menthol crystals, lip chap sticks and Immodium.

SAVE THE DATE Do you like country and western music? We will be holding a country and western themed evening on Saturday, May 14 at the Cedars Hotel in Stowmarket. This event will see the return of Boxcar Kelly & the Railroaders, a six-piece band back by popular demand after featuring in our barn dance event last year. A pulled pork supper will be included with dessert and of course a full bar will be open.

By the time you read this I will be on my way back from Belarus having travelled out to visit the children who will be coming in this years summer group. Apart from my usual visits to the people we support, including the Children’s Cancer Hospital in Minsk, I will be visiting a home orphanage or foster home where nine children are being looked after by foster parents.

Although there are still many, many orphanages in Belarus there is a slow move away from these and children are being placed in these home units which are of course far better than the current antiqued systems.

Tickets (£12 / £6 for under 14s) are available from the charity shop in Needham Market or Stowmarket Tourist Office.

Our original intention was to ‘adopt’ this foster home and help to support the children in the family with Christmas and birthday presents and to pay for any essential items they may need to help relieve the financial pressure on the foster parents. However, a new development has taken place that is going to hinder this but we will work to find a solution.

A big thank you as always to everyone for all their support Link Chair Elizabeth Parker 01449 760343 / 07771 550868

EAST SUFFOLK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION Our next meeting is on April 19 when Veronica Bennett, a volunteer speaker for the National Trust, will be telling us about Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk. Begun in the early 17th century Felbrigg surprises and delights visitors with its architectural variety, wonderful rooms and beautiful garden and woods. We look forward to another of Veronica’s fascinating and insightful talks.

May 17 sees the return of one of our regular speakers, Peter Lawrence, with a talk entitled From the Krays to the Crown. Peter is an ex-London policeman and this promises to be a fascinating insight into crime from the 1960s through to the 1980s.

As a member of, or a volunteer for, the National Trust, you can get more out of your membership by joining the East Suffolk National Trust Association which meets (September to May) at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre (Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave IP5 1JF) at 7.15pm.

Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome for a £2 entrance fee. National Trust members/volunteers can join the association for £8 per year (£12 per couple at same address).

For more information contact our membership membershipesnta@gmail.com / 01473 723761 www.membershipesnta.btck.co.uk www.keepingintouchwith.com/claydon

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WHERE? THE CEDARS HOTEL Needham Road Stowmarket IP14 2AJ Western Dress encouraged but not essential PRIZE FOR BEST WESTERN DRESS

£12.00 Adults £6.00 under 14’s

Tickets from either: CCLL Charity Shop Needham Market 9 Coddenham Rd. Stowmarket Tourist Office ( 01449 760343/07974 424374 * enquiries@ccllmidsuffolk.org.uk

A Charity Event for Chernobyl Childrens’ Lifeline Reg Charity No: 1014274

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OUT & ABOUT HENLEY CHAMBER CHOIR CHARITY CONCERT Henley Chamber Choir will be bringing you a full evening of choral entertainment in aid of local charity FIND (Families In Need, Ipswich).

The concert will be held at Barham Church on Saturday, May 14 at 7.30pm and tickets will soon be available from Choices Clothes (IP6 0PU). For further details contact henleychamberchoir@gmail.com / 07508 472142 or visit: www.facebook.com/henleychamberchoir

BLUE CROSS SUFFOLK MIKE LEIGH AND TRIANON SHARE PETERLOO CONNECTION On August 16, 1819 a crowd of 60,000-80,000 people gathered in St Peter’s Field, Manchester. They were demanding a reform to parliamentary representation. Organised by the Manchester Patriotic Union, the rally was to be addressed by orator Henry Hunt, but shortly before the rally began the cavalry tried to disperse the crowd. In the resulting confusion it was estimated that 18 protestors were killed and a further 700 were injured in what became known as the Peterloo Massacre.

As a native of Manchester and Salford, Mike Leigh was drawn to the story and work will start in 2017 to shoot his new film, Peterloo. Former Trianon president Sir Malcolm Arnold composed his Overture Peterloo for the TUC’s centenary in 1968. The piece will be performed in Trianon’s spring concert, entitled The Presidential Suite, which takes place at Ipswich Corn Exchange on April 16 at 7.30pm. Trianon will also perform its current president John Rutter’s Mass of the Children with the choir of St Albans Catholic High School, as well as music by Tchaikovsky, Dukas and Vaughan Williams.

Tickets (£9.50, concessions £8.50, students and U16s £5) can be purchased from: Trianon 01394 283170 / 07876 787029; Ipswich Tourist Information Centre; www.ipswichregent.com / 01473 433100 Tikets purchased from Ipswich Entertainments will be subject to an additional £1 a ticket booking fee.

For further details visit: www.tmg.org.uk You can also follow Trianon on Twitter @MusicTrianon

Our new flagship centre at Bourne Hill in Wherstead is now open for business and we are able to help even more abandoned, unwanted, ill or injured pets in their quest to find their forever homes.

To enable us to do this we have to raise much needed funds which we do by holding fundraising events. As well as selling our own branded goods we also sell donated items donated. We cannot take jumble or electrical goods but anything of good quality such as jigsaws, soft back books, CDs and DVDs is very acceptable.

If you are able to help we will happily collect. Please contact Ian Hendry: 01449 767747 / gmhendry@hotmaill.com

CLAYDON & BARHAM VILLAGE HALL Dates for April Monday 4

Craft Addicts CDC Street Dance Barham PC Meeting

Thursday 7

Silver Surfers Slimming World

Monday 11

CDC Street Dance Claydon PC Meeting APM

Tuesday 12

Women’s Institute

Thursday 14

Young Families Silver Surfers Slimming World

Monday 18

Craft Addicts CDC Street Dance

Thursday 21

Sunshine Service Silver Surfers Slimming World

Friday 22

Ellinsons Solicitors free advice,

Monday 25

CDC Street Dance Barham PC Meeting

Wednesday 27 Bar-Clay Music Makers AGM

Henley Community Centre Friday 3rd June 7:30pm Saturday 4th June 2:30pm & 7:30pm

01473833226

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Thursday 28

Young Families Silver Surfers Slimming World

1-4pm 4.45-6.45pm 7pm 11.30am-2pm 5.30 & 7.30pm 4.45-6.45pm 7pm 7pm 9.30-11.30am 11.30am-2pm 5.30 & 7.30pm 1-4pm 4.45-6.45pm 10am 11.30am-2pm 5.30 & 7.30pm 9am-12.30pm 4.45-6.45pm 7pm 7.30pm 9.30-11.30am 11.30am-2pm 5.30 & 7.30pm

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

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OUT & ABOUT HARD AND FAST RELAY

ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE DEVELOPING WORLD PROJECTS

Running from Cambridge to Ipswich Hospital, Sunday, April 3

St Joseph’s College’s Developing World Projects continue to flourish. The On August 23, 2015 Jonathan Jenkyn (38) suffered a college has established an ongoing partnership with Osiligi Obaya School cardiac arrest while at home asleep. He was resuscitated in Kenya, a school for the most needy children living in the Maasai. EachHard and Fast Relay by his wife and paramedics, and has now made a good recovery. summer staff and students visit the school so that over a sustained period Running from Cambridge to Ipswich Hospital survival and recovery would not have been possible without the of time the college family can follow the development of the children, His3rd April 2016 combined work of three organisations: the school and its community.

On the ​23rd August 2015​ Jonathan Jenkyn (38) suffered a cardiac arrest while at home asleep. He was resuscitated by his wife and paramedics, and has now made a good recovery. His survival and recovery would not have been possible without the combined work of three organisations: ● Ipswich Hospital​ ­ Paramedic Team, Intensive Care Unit and Cardiology Professionals ● British Heart Foundation​ ­ Research into ICD technology and CPR awareness campaign ● Papworth Hospital​ ­ Cardiology Professionals In support of these organisations, Jonathan and his friend Gary Jarvis have organised a relay running event making the same journey as Jonathan took on his way home.

Over 60 athletes from across the UK will support the relay covering a combined total of over 500 miles.

If you want to support this unique event, please use the following JustGiving sites to donate to these well deserving charities: ● https://www.justgiving.com/JJs­Papworth­Relay­IHC ● https://www.justgiving.com/JJs­Papworth­Relay ● https://www.justgiving.com/JJs­Papworth­Relay­PHC You can find out more about Jonathan’s story in a blog post written by his wife (​http://ladyjames.org.uk​)

Contact Jonathan directly to find out how else you can get involved with this event: jonathan@jenkyn.co.uk

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Ipswich Hospital Paramedic Team, Intensive Care Unit and Cardiology Professionals

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British Heart Foundation research into ICD technology and CPR awareness campaign

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Papworth Hospital Cardiology Professionals

In support of these organisations, Jonathan and his friend Gary Jarvis have organised a relay running event making the same journey as Jonathan took on his way home.

More than 60 athletes from across the UK will support the relay covering a combined total of over 500 miles.

If you want to support this unique event, please use the following JustGiving sites to donate to these well deserving charities: www.justgiving.com/JJsPapworthRelayIHC

This summer five sixth form students will spend two weeks running a summer school for these children accompanied by staff from the college.

Every child attends. Not only because the learning activities are fabulous, but also because each child receives a mid-morning meal of porridge and tea, as well as a wholesome lunch. It is likely that this will be their only solid meal of the day.

In addition, the school needs culturally relevant learning resources: English, mathematics and science equipment, teachers’ resources, thinking activities and games, art and design materials; musical instruments; consumerables (pens/paper, etc) and construction equipment. Dr Hine, head of the prep school at St Joseph’s College, also works regularly with Osiligi’s headteacher and all the school’s teaching staff on their school development plan. This is really taking shape and a new set of locally sourced reading books will be in situ in the coming weeks.

HORN FACTORY FUNDRAISING CONCERT Friday, April 22 at St Joseph’s College, Belstead Road IP2 9DR If you would like to support the staff and the fabulous-five St Joseph’s College students who will be travelling to the Maasai during summer 2016, please join with the incredible Horn Factory Band (featuring Steve Stone from Mansion House Publishing!) in concert at St Joseph’s College on Friday, April 22, 7.30-10pm.

For tickets (£14 / under 16s £7 – including nibbles) please visit: www. redrosechain.com For further details or to make a donation to enable the purchase of practical equipment from local Kenyan sources for these worthy children please contact Martin Hine: M.hine@stjos.co.uk

BRAMFORD WI JUMBLE SALE Saturday, April 16, noon Loraine Victory Hall Refreshments Free Entry Please come and find yourself some bargains.

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www.justgiving.com/JJsPapworthRelay www.justgiving.com/JJsPapworthRelayPHC You can find out more about Jonathan’s story in a blog post written by his wife: http://ladyjames.org.uk Contact Jonathan directly to find out how else you can get involved with this event: jonathan@jenkyn.co.uk

THE GREAT BURSTALL BOOK SALE The Great Burstall Book Sale is back by popular demand at Burstall Village Hall on Saturday, April 23, 10am-4pm, with free admission.

Here is your chance to purchase paperbacks and hardbacks, fiction and non-fiction, all at knockdown prices.

As before, all proceeds will go to Bumblebee Children’s Charity.

Any queries, or for further information, contact Lesley Raby: 01473 652403

IPSWICH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY On Wednesday, April 27 Neil Marshall will present an illustrated talk entitled The New Brighton Belle at the Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, 7 for 7.30pm.

Visitors are welcome to attend (£3.50 including tea/coffee). An annual excursion is also arranged to a place of transport interest, this year to the Great Western Society premises at Didcot.

For further details, please contact Mervyn Russen (01473 414746) or Martyn Hunt (01473 422145) or visit: www.idhts.co.uk In Touch online:

OUT & ABOUT 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

DATES: April 12, May 10, June 7, July 5, August 2, August 30, September 27, October 25, November 22, December 20

CLAYDON AND BARHAM WI We met on the evening of March 8 with Pat, our president, welcoming Sue, Pat, and Julie. We do hope that they enjoyed themselves and we look forward to seeing them in the coming weeks.

Our speaker was Liz Simpson from Guide Dogs for the Blind. She is also a fundraiser and boards guide dogs when their owners have, for instance, to go into hospital. She also has retired dogs living with her while they await new homes. Accompanying her was Paddy, a labrador/golden retriever cross (the most popular breed for this work). Mark was accompanied by Quassi, a flat coated labrador/ retriever cross, and Caroline by Allie, her first successful guide dog.

It was a superb presentation, the dogs being unbelievably well behaved.

Several of our members took part in Clean for the Queen on Saturday, March 5. You may have seen us about the village in our high-vis jackets, carrying our litter pickers and plastic bags. We were particularly impressed how clean and tidy the high street looked.

However, we did collect several bags of litter in the area of Back Lane, the path beside the school, and in and around the recreation ground.

In tandem with our litter pick, we had a successful coffee morning in the village hall with a cake stall, chocolate tombola, a sales table and a table advertising ourselves and the several activities we are involved in.

April 18: Spring group meeting at Bramford June 9: We will man a cake stall at Suffolk Family Carers Day July 9: We will provide refreshments at the village gala day The competition for an Easter Bonnet was won by Linda F, second was Bridget.

We meet next on April 12 when Zelda will speak about stained glass.

The competition will be for a stained glass design.

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

We would all love to hear from you. www.keepingintouchwith.com/claydon

HENLEY WEA: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT It is with great regret that I have to announce the closure, after 35 years, of the Henley Branch of the WEA. This group has provided a wide range of subjects to stimulate the minds of the people of Henley and their near neighbours who attended the courses. In the early years, in addition to the lectures, the group organised outings to places relating to a recently held course and a Christmas meal with an appropriate speaker.

However the tutor’s fee plus travelling expenses and the hire of the hall has meant that a minimum of 20 members was required to attend each course to make the situation viable. This has not been achieved in recent times and the financial reserves built up in earlier years have now gone.

Thanks must be given to John Chaplin and Pat Nicholson, our long standing treasurer and secretary. At the same time I acknowledge the loyal support of our core members over the years and those who came for particular subjects.

Arnold Hornsby, ex-chairman

HENLEY WI In February we welcomed David Lilley who gave us a most interesting talk on the Hervey Family and Ickworth House. David is a volunteer for the National Trust at Ickworth House and has many anecdotes about the house itself and the Hervey Family and their ancestors.

One thing which came out of the talk was that the Hervey women were in many cases more talented than the men and were often saviours of the Hervey dynasty. Ickworth House came under the auspices of the National Trust when the widow of the fourth Marquess, a very wealthy lady in her own right gave it to the Treasury with a bequest to the National Trust which enabled the heirs to live in the East Wing as tenants. Following this most interesting talk we will be visiting Ickworth in the summer. Although many of our members have been before we feel that it will be well worth another visit.

On March 3, 14 of our members attended the annual federation meeting at Trinity Park. It was a great occasion giving us a chance to meet up with other WIs and catch up with old friends. There were three speakers, one from the Lapwing Educational Trust, one from Hidden Hearing and the main speaker Colin Alderson who gave a very entertaining account of working as a chef for the Royal Family. It was a most pleasant day enjoyed by all who attended.

BRAMFORD ART GROUP We have now moved into the Loraine Victory Hall and at present we are able to invite more budding artists and beginners to join our group.

We meet every Wednesday from 10am to 12.30pm; the cost is currently £10 a month, so just £2.50 per session.

For further details please contact Ann Woolnough on 01473 743794 or come along and meet us any Wednesday after 10am.

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OUT & ABOUT GREAT BLAKENHAM OVER 50S CLUB The club is open to anyone of that age living not just in Great Blakenham but anywhere in the surrounding area. We meet from 2-4pm. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in the Parish Room, Stowmarket Road, Great Blakenham. The cost per meeting is £1.50 which includes whatever activity is programmed for the afternoon, refreshments and raffle.

On afternoons when we may play a couple of games of bingo the tickets are £1 each. Members take it in turns to make the tea. The Parish Room is the building with a green door more or less opposite the Chequers Public House and it has its own parking area behind the hall. It is fully accessible for anyone in a wheelchair and has disabled facilities within.

Our meetings for the next few months April 13: Social Afternoon including an occasional series A Walk Down Memory Lane April 27: Peter Banham will lead his interactive talk on Old Sayings and their Meanings May 11: Social afternoon May 25: Mrs Jane Paley with her lighthearted talk What do you know about tea?

June 8: To be confirmed June 22: To be confirmed July 13: Mrs Pauline Walker on The History of the Co-Op Juniors Theatre Company July 27: Our last meeting before our summer break. Social afternoon including quiz time with Brenda Cooper.

We would be pleased to welcome anyone who would like to attend one of the talks. There is no obligation to become a member so do come and join us Jackie Durrant, 01449 672690

MEET ‘N’ EAT LUNCH CLUB

CLAYDON AND BARHAM MOTHERS’ UNION We are holding a Queen’s Birthday Party to celebrate her 90th year in the Compton Lounge at the community centre on Thursday, April 21, 3-6pm.

Please come along and bring your friends to celebrate this special day.

Tea and coffee and savoury and sweet will be available for a donation to our charity AFIA – Away From It All Holidays. See you there.

Dates for the diary April 4: Lady Day Service at Bury St Edmunds Cathedral with the commissioning of our new president April 14: Party planning May 10: Visit out May 31: Speaker June 4: Church fete on church ground with flower arrangements though the decades of our Queen’s life in church June 7: Visit to St Peter’s Court, Claydon June 14: Visit to June’s Land For more information contact June (01473 830187) or Jane (01473 830543)

4 EVER YOUNG MEN’S CLUB The 4 Ever Young Men’s Club meets at 10.30am on the third Wednesday of the month at The Crown in Claydon. We often have a guest speaker for an hour or so, along with a chance to sit and chat with old friends, meet new friends and learn of new interests and ideas.

The Crown very kindly accommodates us and provides coffee for our meeting, and some of us often stay for a spot of lunch afterwards.

If you would like to join us, contact Mike Biddle on 07805 507497 or just come along on the third Wednesday of the month – you will be very welcome.

We meet at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Parish Rooms in Great Blakenham.

For only £3.50 we serve a selection of soups with a bread roll, homemade puddings with cream or custard and a cup of tea/coffee. In addition, we offer the chance to sit and chat with old friends, make new friends, play a game of bingo and have a bit of fun.

If you’re interested in joining us, telephone Sue Broomfield on 07890 512828 or Mike Biddle on 07805 507497, or just come along on the first Friday of the month – you will be very welcome.

SOMERSHAM AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Chris Young will give a talk on Trimley Herbs on Monday, April 11, 7.30pm, in Offton and Willisham Village Hall.

Now the weather is starting to improve come and give us a look, you will be made most welcome. If you require more information or directions please ring Christine: 01473 830600

BRAMFORD TREFOIL GUILD Our March meeting was somewhat busier than usual as approximately 35 members of other Suffolk Trefoil Guilds joined us to hear Jason from Suffolk Gold Cheeses. He began by telling us his journey from leaving school without any qualifications to the present when he is making and exporting his cheeses all over the world. We were treated to samples and given the opportunity to buy his cheeses. It was an extremely successful afternoon and enjoyed by all.

In April we are holding our meeting at Stoke Ash, the Suffolk HQ for Guiding. Very few of our members have been there so they will be interested in looking round. After that we will have a cream tea and if time, a quiz.

We have also been lucky enough to have had three new members over the past two months. If you would like more information please contact me: 01473 402152 / pandj83@gmail.com Pat Caddick, chairman 16

PLANT HERITAGE SUFFOLK GROUP Plant Heritage Suffolk Group warmly invites you to a talk entitled A Cornucopia of Fruit and Vegetables Grown Within the Walled Gardens at West Dean Gardens, West Sussex by Sarah Wain.

Sarah has gardened in Australia and England for 40 years. She has worked as gardens supervisor at West Dean Gardens with husband Jim Buckland since 1991.

The talk will take place on Saturday, April 23 at 2.30pm in Stowupland Village Hall IP14 4BQ. There will be a plant stall including rare and unusual plants. Delicious refreshments will be available for purchase.

Admission: free to members, £5 entrance fee for non-members. New members and non-members are most welcome. No need to book. www.suffolkplantheritage.com In Touch online:

OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS CHARITY SHOPPING DAY

Wednesday, April 27, 10am-2pm Chamberlin Hall, Chamberlin Close, Bildeston IP7 7EZ Lots of lovely things for ladies of all ages. Everyone welcome!

HotFooted shoes and sandals, ladies clothes, jewellery, accessories and lots more...

The hall is well signed from the village. Ample free parking. £3 entrance to CANCER RESEARCH UK (£2 after 1pm).

Refreshments available. www.facebook.com/charityshoppingday

FROCKS AND FLOWERS A DISPLAY OF DRESSES AND FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS St Mary’s Church, Woolpit Saturday, April 9, 10am-5pm / Sunday, April 10, 10am-5.30pm, followed by Songs of Praise

Refreshments available throughout the weekend.

Admission £2.50 / children under 12 free.

ALL PROCEEDS IN AID OF ST MARY’S CHURCH

CLAYDON MUMS ‘N’ TOTS GROUP Calling all mums, dads, grandparents and carers with children 0-4 years old! Are you looking for somewhere to entertain your children and make new friends at the same time?

Claydon Mums ‘n’ Tots meet every Tuesday (term time) from 1.15-3pm in Claydon & Barham Village Hall. We charge just £1.50 a family (one adult and children) which includes a drink and a biscuit for both the adults and children. There is a great selection of toys and activities to stimulate the children and help them let off some steam.

Each week we have a different theme at our arts and crafts table where the children can make and create something amazing to take home and show the family. We always end our session with a sing-a-long to round off the play.

We will meet on April 12, 19 and 26 and new faces are always welcome.

So why not come along, have a cuppa and meet some people in your area? We look forward to seeing you and your little ones soon.

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CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL 100 CLUB February prize-winners were: No 36 Linda Harman £19.80 No 37 Elizabeth Cropton £9.90 No 5 Julie Last £3.30 New members are welcome at any time. Entry is just £1 a month and the draw takes place on the last Friday of each month from September through to July. The more entries we get the greater the prize money and all money raised is used to enhance the lives of our children within the pre-school.

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

CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL The children were all very excited about their Easter break and the fact that the Easter Bunny may have brought them some chocolate to eat. We are hoping that everyone will be fully rested and ready to greet the summer term when we open again on Monday, April 11. We are also very excited as some of the pre-school children will be going on our organised coach trip to Easton Farm Park on Thursday, April 14. Let’s hope it’s a sunny day.

We will once again be running our summer holiday club on each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 3.30pm for children aged two to eight years old. This will start from July 26 until September 1. Prices are £20 for a full day (bring a packed lunch) and £12 for either a morning (9am-noon) or afternoon (12.30-3.30pm) session. For more details or to book spaces please contact the administrator – details below.

Don’t forget to get your applications in now for places in September 2016.

The pre-school is open Monday to Friday from 9am-3.30pm during term time. Children can start from the age of two until they go to Reception. Session fees are £9.60 and we offer a lunchclub (noon12.30pm) for £1.60. We are happy to accept childcare vouchers and we offer two-year funded places for any eligible children. We also run a holiday club in the Easter – further information can be obtained by contacting the administrator.

For more information regarding any of the above or just to find out more about Claydon Pre-school please contact the administrator, Lisa Read: 01473 831648 / admin@ claydonpreschool.co.uk

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SCHOOLS CLAYDON & BARHAM YOUNG FAMILIES Claydon and Barham Young Families is a Mothers’ Union project that has been run by Mothers’ Union members and supporters for 24-years. We welcome mums, dads, carers and grandparents from Claydon, Barham, Great Blakenham and the surrounding villages with babies or children under five. Entry is just £1.50 a family. This month we meet on April 14 and 28, 9.30-11.30am, in Claydon and Barham Village Hall.

At our regular sessions we welcome anyone with babies or children under five for imaginative play, storytime, songtime and lots of fun.

Families can enjoy a different craft activity with a theme 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.

We also share songtime for a bit of noise. For parents/carers it’s a good opportunity to meet others with pre-school children or babies. There is also a prize draw for the children.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the 25th birthday quiz which raised valuable funds for our group. Congratulations to our winner Sue Sergeant. I hope everyone had fun with it.

This month we would like to wish a happy birthday to Calliope who celebrates in April.

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 Michelle

CLAYDON PRIMARY SCHOOL February was a very busy month at Claydon Primary School with sports events, competitions, visitors and interesting topic work taking place throughout the school.

Each year group from Year 3 to 6 takes it in turns to attend a weekly swimming lesson for a period of approximately 10 weeks a year. February saw Year 4 enjoying and improving their swimming skills and they were thrilled to be joined by our friends from The Bridge School during one lesson. They thoroughly enjoyed games in the water together and out of the pool some of our pupils confidently used their knowledge of signing to communicate.

In addition, as part of their learning in Food and Nutrition, Year 4 pupils learnt about dairy products, tasted cheese and developed their skills by making coleslaw. To further support this topic, they also had an exciting visit from Tractors in Schools. Andy and Les showed the pupils the tractor while Brian and Sandra explained how the tractor is used during the farming year.

The tasting continued in Year 5 as part of their Greek theme when they (sometimes reluctantly) tasted Greek food products in preparation for developing their cooking skills and making their own Greek style dips.

Once the tasting had finished, excitement filled the air as several Year 5 and 6 boys left Claydon Primary School to participate in their first ever chess tournament at Whitton Community Primary School. As the first rounds got under way you could feel the nerves of all the children in the silent hall; tension filled the air. After a break for doughnuts (brain food apparently) the rounds continued. The boys were winning, drawing, losing and counting the much-needed points. However, as time ticked on nerves gave way to excitement and new friendships were formed.

Narrowly missing out on the gold place, our boys had, in true sporting style, battled well. Congratulations to our chess team.

December and January were quiet months for sports, with training and matches for football and netball continuing when weather permitted.

Due to the popularity of the Year 3/4 early morning golf club, January saw the second group of children start learning the sport. In February, some players from the Year 5/6 basketball club took part in the school games basketball tournament at Westbourne Academy. They played seven games, which were eight minutes long, one way. Games were played at a high pace and were very exciting with lots of baskets being scored. We won four games, drew two and only lost one. We were delighted to have finished in silver position. Jacob Chapman was selected by the school games organiser to receive a fair play award.

February also saw the Year 4 futsal club attending the school games competition at Inspire Suffolk. They had a great time playing five games, which were eight minutes long, one way. They kept to the ‘no goalkeeper’ rule and, although conceded goals, were able to display the ball skills they had learnt at training which meant all players were involved throughout the game. Every player was a ‘team player’, showing excellent attitude and sporting behaviour, with Luke Newton being selected by the schools games organiser to receive a fair play award.

At both of the aforementioned events, every player was a credit to the school, showing excellent attitude and sportsmanship so a huge well done to the players and a well done and thank you to the parents for their fantastic support.

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We save our last thoughts for Year 6, who, as we write, are enjoying their week away at Hilltop. We hope the weather warms for you as it has been bitter here and we look forward to hearing about all your adventures on your return. Steady on the high-ropes staff – remember you’re not at young as the pupils are.

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SCHOOLS / SPORT CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL

NEEDHAM MARKET BOWLS CLUB

I would like to start this article by sharing the news that Claydon High School has been named in the top 100 non-selective state-funded schools in England for greatest sustained improvement. MP Nick Gibb, Minister of State for Schools, sent a letter to the school offering personal congratulations to the students and staff on this excellent achievement, which recognises sustained improvement in students achieving five or more A*-C GCSE grades, including English and Mathematics, between 2013 and 2015.

We are fast approaching the outdoor season and look forward to bowling on our newly rejuvenated green at Crowley Park. The schedule for the season is as follows.

We are also celebrating news that the school has been invited to become a Leading Edge school. Leading Edge is a programme which invites Claydon High School to join other high performing schools across the country to work locally, regionally and nationally to raise achievement through the sharing of proven ideas. There are currently more than 300 Leading Edge schools within the programme, representing some of the most outstanding and innovative practice nationally.

For the first time this year we are holding meet and greet days on Saturday, April 23 and 30 at 10am. These will enable anyone interested in joining NMBC the opportunity to talk to members over a cup of tea/ coffee and biscuits as well as trying out bowling under the supervision of qualified coaches – bowls will be provided. The club provides opportunities for social bowling for those who do not wish to bowl in league matches.

I am extremely pleased that the hard work and dedication of staff alongside the commitment and fantastic achievements of our students over this three-year period has been recognised. We will continue to strive for improvement and to deliver outstanding teaching and learning for our young people and these two accolades will support us in that aim.

We start with the club spring clean on Friday, April 8 at 9.30am. Everybody is welcome, the more the merrier.

The opening drive is on Saturday, April 16 at 2pm, Sunday 17 if too wet, and the first league matches are the week beginning Monday, April 25.

Our annual home friendly with Dovercourt is on Sunday, May 8 with the away match on Sunday, July 17.

Our family and friends barbeque is on Saturday, May 14 at 2pm so bring your family and friends. This is open to non members.

We had a very European feel to our spring term with trips abroad to Paris and Salamanca in north west Spain. We are proud to be able to offer these experiences for our students and both trips were jam-packed with visits to famous landmarks, fantastic evening activities and delicious food, providing a real opportunity for the students to immerse themselves in the cultures and practise their language skills. My thanks go to the staff for giving up their time and the students for their impeccable behaviour.

Contact Pat Hadden (01743 831308) or Alistair Bailie (01449 720759).

Other events last month included our annual fun run, an art exhibition featuring work from our feeder primary school students alongside Years 7-9 and a rock band session day featuring Ipswich-based singer songwriter Connor Ryan Adams. Connor and members of IEM (Industry Education in Music) worked with 50 students from Years 7-10 in small groups, helping them to compose original pop music. Students spent the morning rehearsing and performing their compositions and a winning group was then chosen to support Connor in a live performance on stage to a captive student audience. A fantastic Evening of Rock, Pop and Contemporary Music followed on March 23, showcasing our musical talent and allowing students to put into practice their newly-developed skills.

On March 10 our Reporters Club joined selected Year 8 students to take part in the BBC School Report Day. Students gave up timetabled lessons to produce an online newspaper based on events in and around school.

Students also represented the eastern region as one of six schools nationally who were invited to participate in a live radio broadcast for a pop-up radio station based in Birmingham. This was broadcast as an online radio show via the BBC School Report webpage. Please do visit www.claydonhigh.co.uk where you will be directed to the online newspaper.

It’s hard to believe that we are now half way through our Easter break and that there is only one more term left in this academic year. We have lots to look forward to when we return, including rehearsals for our forthcoming production of Grease the Musical in July. The cast has been announced and students are very excited. More information will follow but if you would like to be involved in sponsoring our show, then please contact Nikki McGuinness: nmcguinness@claydonhigh.com If you would like to visit the school to see us in action, please come along to one of our open mornings. The next one is on Friday, April 29. To book a place please contact Mrs J Pedersen, the headteacher’s PA: 01473 836110 www.keepingintouchwith.com/claydon

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SPORTS CLAYDON FC Claydon FC Under 12s Claydon U12s are looking for new players as we move from 9v9 to 11 a side in September as U13s for the 2016/2017 season. Claydon U12 currently play in the SSYL Division 2 on a Saturday morning. If you are interested in coming along for a trial, please contact Dave Martin: 01473 832441 / 07976 216386 Claydon FC Under 10s

The Tigers went up against the Whites in the next game and this was to be a very close game. The passing play of the Tigers was being cancelled out by the physical style of play from the Whites and although Claydon had the ‘Tiger’s share’ of the possession a goal just would not come. As the game wore on it came down to pressure from the Tigers, a good ball into Owen saw him dispatch it past the ‘keeper for 1-0 and that was all it needed as the Tigers ran down the clock.

The Dragons were up next against the Yellows and the style of play suited the Dragons more, better passing from the team and being a little more accustomed to the game meant that there was less space for the Yellows.

The Yellows did break down the Dragons and came out narrow winners.

The final game was a reduced time Dragons v Tigers and over the 19 minutes and 47 seconds of play, the Tigers came out winners with a 0-2 win.

Claydon FC U8s: Goalkeepers required

U10 Tigers celebrating a goal by Owen against Stanway Villa White As there were no league games this week, we took the chance to have some more 9-a-side games as we prepare for next season. We invited up our good friends from Colchester Stanway Villa and they brought two teams up, the Yellows and the Whites.

The first game was Claydon Tigers v the Yellows. We had played before and it was a super game with some very skilful football. This game was to be much the same. Both teams were looking to play good passing football and for a long period it seemed a stalemate in the midfield.

Claydon put together a super move from the midfield to play the ball in behind the Yellows defence and Oliver ran from the right on to the ball, only one thing was in his mind and he fired in past the keeper for 1-0 Tigers. Substitutions were made at the half way mark and the Tigers kicked it up a gear. Good work from Archie saw him grab his first goal for the Tigers, quickly followed by a second for a superb brace. The Yellows got one back after a mazy run from the forward. As the Claydon defence backed off he pressed on and chipped Alfie to grab one back. The Tigers held firm though and took the win.

The Under 8s are looking for two goalkeepers as they move into next season and Under 9s football. If you or someone you know is a keen goalkeeper and would like to train midweek and play on a Saturday morning then please get in touch with admin@claydon-fc.co.uk with your contact details and Richard will get in touch with you.

CLAYDON FC PAVILLION UPDATE Work on the club’s pavilion and changing facilities is moving forward with pace as the team have replaced the old roof with a fantastic new waterproof one and started on the internal changes to bring about a new social area. Over the next few weeks the outside cladding with be fixed to the building and the remainder of the internal changes will be started.

The club are very grateful to the SITA trust who made all of these changes possible via their grant.

The Dragons went into their first proper 9-a-side game against a strong Whites team and although there were some great moments of play from them, the Whites grabbed five goals over the period of play. There are a lot of good points that can come out of this for the Dragons. They put up a great show against a side that has played 9-a-side before, and with some coaching on offside and positioning will do fine.

SPROUGHTON TENNIS CLUB Junior coaching at Sproughton Tennis Club begins on Thursday, April 21. Every week until the summer holidays (except Whitsun half-term), there will be three sessions of coaching available. The sessions are as follows: 3.45-4.15pm for under eights, 4.15-5pm for eight to 11 years and 5-6pm for 11-16 years. Our popular coach, John, will have lots of games and drills to improve your tennis. New members are half price.

To celebrate our newly resurfaced courts (partly funded by Babergh DC with support from Suffolk Tennis along with funding from Councillor Busby’s Locality Budget), we are holding a Free Junior Open Day on Thursday, April 28 as part of the coaching session where all are welcome to attend.

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SPORT / CHURCH NEWS TALES FROM THE 19th HOLE At the time of writing we are anticipating our first event of the year on March 18 at Waldringfield Golf Club. Typically the course tends to be in good condition, whatever the weather has thrown at it at this time of year, due to being a heathland course. The results of the day will be published next month. Who will be top dog after the winter break?

Since the AGM, Keith has been working hard organising the calendar for 2016. We will also try to do justice to the courses with day visits to Fynn Valley, Brett Vale, Cretingham and Bury St Edmunds. As well as a return visit to Seckford Hall at Christmas, we are also taking up the opportunity to play a newly introduced late afternoon event in August; this will be a 10 hole format with a barbeque afterwards where our partners will also join us. We will also be returning to Dunston Hall in late June for our annual two day event.

Thanks go to Keith for his efforts in getting the programme together.

Here’s to a good year of golf for all.

ST PETER’S CHURCH HENLEY Clergy: The Rev Cathy Austin, 830100 Churchwardens: Richard Self, 831930

Margaret Gerrard, 831463 Services for April Sunday 3 9am Said Communion Sunday 10 10.30am Family Service Monday 11 9.15am Prayer Group Tuesday 12 7.30pm PCC Annual Meeting Saturday 16 10.30am Vestry Café – tea, coffee, cakes

and produce followed by light lunch

served from noon-1pm. All welcome Sunday 17 10am Family Communion Sunday 24 6.30pm Evensong Sunday, May 1 9am Said Communion Date for your diary Flower Festival: Saturday, 25 & Sunday 26 June If anyone within the village would like to help, please contact The Rev Cathy Austin or the churchwardens.

THE PRINCE WHO SAVED THE DAY BRAMFORD TENNIS CLUB Greetings guff lovers. Now that the referendum mudslinging is in full swing, to the extent where we are almost afraid to shout “Out!” when Nick serves, I can reassure you all that this load of guff is an EU referendum free zone, so feel free to look ‘in‘ without trepidation (this may be trickier than I thought).

We will seek to persuade the present committee to remain in post at the club’s AGM, and persuade new members to leave the comfort of their sofa and join us on the courts. We are a small village club offering three courts (two floodlit), and we regularly compete in all local leagues. We also hold club sessions for those who want to play social tennis. These are on Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings throughout the spring/summer. Any new members will be welcome − of any standard − you cannot be worse than yours truly. If you are at all curious please contact the treasurer on 464598 or log on to: www.bramfordtennisclub.onesuffolk.net

Having a daughter who is a Disney fan, I am becoming fairly familiar with the recurring theme that occurs in many well known fairy tales. Though the stories are not all identical, the theme that frequently occurs in one shape or another is that there is a person in need of help or trapped in some kind of dire situation, and only one person is able to help. More often than not, that person turns out to be a handsome prince who steps in to save the day, usually with an act of selfless true love.

On July 15 last year, a man in Felixstowe was suffering from a suspected heart attack. The Air Ambulance was called, and much to everyone’s surprise, when the helicopter landed, plain for all to see, was a prince. The future king of England, Prince William, Can you imagine the surprise? (Possibly not the best remedy for a heart attack.)

When I read about that incident in the East Anglian Daily Times, it reminded me of what Jesus did for us. Prince William could have spent his days last summer relaxing in the palace, being waited on hand and foot, but instead he spent his time working in service of others ministering to their needs in their greatest times of trouble. Likewise, Jesus, left his throne in heaven to come down here, to serve us. He forsook his rights as king to become a servant, and minister to our greatest need. Not only did He give of his time and effort for us, to teach us and guide us, He ultimately gave his life for us.

On the winter league front there are mixed fortunes for our pairs as Nick and Graham require another win to ensure that they stay ‘in’ the division, whereas Graham’s sons Matt and Adam have no fears of falling ‘out’ of the league, having attained a greater points tally than their father.

Can you imagine how much more sensational the story would have been in the newspaper last summer if Prince William had said to the man: “Sadly your heart is beyond cure. Your condition is fatal. You won’t make it through this trauma. Therefore, I will offer my life to you. You may take my heart and have it transplanted into you. You can have my life and I will take your death upon myself instead.”

Finally, we sadly lost one of our honorary members this week when Corrinne had to have her beloved Labrador Boycie put down. For many years he was a familiar sight at club sessions, spectating while his owner was playing. Even when old and arthritic he was faster around the court and retrieved tennis balls better than myself and had more hair than many players of a similar age. No doubt he is still chasing tennis balls somewhere up there.

This is the Gospel. It’s what the Bible tells us Jesus did for us.

I know what will cheer you all up, it’s joke of the month: A father collects his son from school and asks him what he has done today. “Well they gave out the parts for the school play today and I got the part of a man who has been married for 20 years,” said the son. “Congratulations son,” said the father, “keep it up and perhaps next year they will give you a speaking part.”

I won’t ask you to vote on that one, more guff next month.

Mick Russ www.keepingintouchwith.com/claydon

“For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person − though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die − but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5: 6-8

SERVICES Sunday: 10.45am at Great Blakenham (including Sunday Club for children); 6.30pm at Mickfield.

Wednesday: Fortnightly women’s meeting, 2.30pm; fortnightly prayer and Bible study, 10am.

Friday: Action Bible Club, meeting at the church, 6.30-7.30pm – games, crafts and stories for ages five to 12.

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CHURCH NEWS CLAYDON & BARHAM PARISH CHURCH The church of St Mary and St Peter in Barham Church Lane is the parish church for Claydon and Barham USEFUL NUMBERS Clergy Priest-in-Charge: Vacant

Self Supporting Minister, The Rev Jenny Ablett: 830205 Churchwardens

Mr Robin Hooper Greenhill: 832243 Mr Des Groom: 831804

Hall bookings

Mrs Zoe Groom: 831804

For news, history, information and pictures visit: www.achurchnearyou.com/claydonandbarham St Peter’s Church in Claydon is closed for regular public worship and maintained by the Churches Conservation Trust.

Baptisms We welcome those who have joined Christ’s Church through Holy Baptism, including Jacob Groom.

Departed We offer our sympathy, love and prayers to the families and friends of those who have recently died including Fred Clark of Eddowes Road and Peggy Slade of Ipswich.

Claydon and Barham Annual Church Meeting Our church annual meeting is on Tuesday, April 5 at 7.30pm. Prior to the meeting, a copy of the annual report and accounts for 2015 will be available for everyone whose name is on the revised church electoral roll. The annual meeting is your opportunity to ask questions about the past and to make suggestions for the future – please make an effort to be there. There are forms available in church to have your name added to the church electoral roll as well as forms to nominate churchwardens and PCC members for the next year.

Church Fete – Saturday, June 4 at 2pm Planning is now underway for our annual church fete that this year is going to be held in the church grounds as the Rectory Gardens are unavailable while we don’t have a priest in post. For those who are unfamiliar with the church, there is a good sized grass area behind the church which is bounded by the church building and a row of trees which make it an ideal place to hold a fete. We will also have the added benefit of being able to use the hall and church if it happens to be wet.

The church will be open for viewing and light refreshments all three days as well as during the fete on the Saturday afternoon. Please drop in for what promises to be a wonderful display Appointment of new priest-in-charge Those examining the church diary will note that Thursday and Friday, April 14 and 15 have been set aside for the process of interviewing and selecting a new priest. The actual format of the programme for the two days will depend how many people apply and get short listed by the selection panel. The aim of the two days is not only for us to decide whether we believe a candidate meets our requirements as established by the three PCCs but also to give the candidates an opportunity to see the parishes first hand so that they can decide whether this is a post they would be happy to serve in.

The selection panel making the final decision includes two representatives from each of the three churches and will be chaired by Bishop Martin.

If an appointment is made it is likely to be a few weeks before an announcement to allow the successful candidate time to make an announcement in his/her current parishes. It would then be likely to be three to four months before he or she takes up post here. Please pray for all those involved in the selection process and those applying for the post.

DATES FOR APRIL Friday, April 1

Communion at Barham Care Home, 11am

Sunday, April 3

Holy Communion (said), 8am First Sunday Communion, 10am

Tuesday, April 5

Church Annual Meeting, 7.30pm

Friday, April 8 Communion at Alasdair Place, 2.30pm

Sunday, April 10 Holy Communion (said), 8am Parish Communion, with baptism of Nathan Fenn, 10am Monday, April 1 Prayer Group at 10 Phillipps Road, 7.30pm Thursday, April 14 Reserved for selection of new priest

Young Families at village hall, 9.30am Friday, April 15

Reserved for selection of new priest

Sunday, April 17

Holy Communion (said), 8am Community Worship, speaker from Families in Need (FIND), 10am Baptism of Matthew Best, 1pm

Unfortunately the church is a little way out of the village but there is plenty of parking and we are also looking into the possibility of running a shuttle bus. The church is also easily accessible on foot using the footpath off Thornhill Road then The Slade to come out opposite the church.

Monday April 18 Monday Prayers, 7.45pm

We will have all the traditional stalls and sideshows and refreshments.

Please out the date in your diary. Any queries please ring Roger (831079) or Des (831804).

Sunday, April 24 Holy Communion (said), 8am Parish Communion, 10am

Floral Celebration of Queen’s 90th Birthday Year Over the whole weekend of the fete (Saturday, June 4 to Monday, June 6) the church will be decorated to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday year.

There will be 10 displays, one for each decade in which the Queen has lived from the 1920s to the present day. Each display will have a theme of events, fashions, inventions, and/or lifestyle that typified that particular decade.

Wednesday, 27

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Tuesday, April 26 PCC meets in Church Hall, 7.30pm Communion at St Peter’s Court, 2.30pm

Thursday, April 28 Young Families at Village Hall, 9.30am Sunday, May 1

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