In Touch with Ipswich East - May 2016

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Yesterday we had thunder, lightening, rain, hailstones… Today the most glorious spring day of the year so far. I think this is it! I can feel it in my bones. Summer is finally on the way. Time to get out the sun cream, to pack away the woolly jumpers and to open the doors and windows and let the fresh air in. At last!

NEWS DAMSELFLY WRITING GROUP

It’s a busy, busy year with many extra events to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday in addition to annual fun days, galas, regattas, fairs and fetes. There isn’t a single weekend between now and the end of June when there isn’t at least one event every Saturday and Sunday and many more on Bank Holiday Mondays. I’m currently trying to organise a Star Wars birthday party for my six-year-old son and the kitchen table is covered in scrapped invitation cards (Jack was writing the names!), lists (food, games, shopping, goodie bags, decorations), recipes (Chewy Wookiee Cookies look particularly challenging!), and information about keeping rabbits! Don’t ask! This I have to do but those who plan, organise and promote local events often do so by choice and I can only imagine how much time and energy, never mind the blood, sweat and tears, they invest to bring it all together and pack it all away again.

I’m hoping at least 10 of Jack’s friends turn up, but at least I’ll know in advance and can plan accordingly. I may not need 16 inflatable lightsabers after all and I’ll probably be eating Obo-Wan Kabobies for a month, but I’m not sure I could cope with not knowing if anyone would turn up! Yet our valiant teams of local event organisers do it year after year, hoping the weather will play along, hoping their neighbours will roll up, hoping there will be a sufficient number of people to make all the effort worthwhile, hoping to raise a significant sum for the cause, whatever it may be.

Surely the least we can do is turn up. Let’s make the effort this year and we might all find new reasons to appreciate our local community.

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Here’s a piece of flash fiction from the very lovely Kelly Turner (back row, red top). If you’re not sure, flash fiction means a short, short story. It’s perfect for those who want to be creative, but only have a few minutes to spare.

Kelly has been with us since the group started two years ago and has given us some wonderful pieces during our weekly sessions. She was also a runner-up in the Felixstowe Short Story Competition with a very moving story about a postwoman in the First World War. Here’s one of her more recent pieces: Out of The Dark At the end of the world, he sits alone in his white tower. He rises as the sun sets and watches as the tendrils of pink and orange darken to blue, before the light is lost completely. Now it is time to work. Soon there is nothing to hear but the waves, hurling themselves against the rocks. Nothing to see but the infinite black of sky and sea, illuminated by sweeping beacon. It is hard to stay alert in this remote outcrop. Harder still to stay sane. But the souls of those in peril on the sea are in his hands, and he will not fail them. Not again.

By Kelly Turner The group meets at 23 Damselfly Road, Ipswich IP3 9TS so if you live in or near Ravenswood Estate and fancy a bit of creative writing on a Thursday evening, do get in touch. For details visit www.suffolkwritersgroup.com or contact Mai Black: 01473 711639

IPSWICH HOSPITAL BAND CELEBRATES 40th ANNIVERSARY Ipswich Hospital Band is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and is holding a celebratory concert on Saturday, July 9 to mark the occasion.

We would particularly like to invite past conductors and band members, including those who have learnt to play as beginners in our training band, to celebrate with us at the concert which, as well as playing some of our favourite music, will be a trip down memory lane.

Past conductors and members are invited to join current members for a get together party after the concert. Tickets are £5 and will include concert admission and after party refreshments. Admission to the concert will be by ticket only.

We are hoping that many will come along to celebrate with us. To reserve a ticket please contact Betty Green: bgreen144@btinternet.com / 01473 725144

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NEWS WORKPLACE CHOIRS RAISE MONEY FOR LOCAL CHARITY Following the success of Gareth Malone’s programme The Choir, workplace choirs have been in the spotlight and two Ipswich workplace choirs are coming together to perform in aid of a local charity. Choir leader Helen Wheatley has 30 years’ experience of playing principal roles in theatres in our region and has been a vocal coach for many years. She has taught performing arts with local schools and has been teaching with Stagecoach Theatre Arts for 10 years. Helen says: “I’m delighted that both my workplace choirs are coming together to perform a concert in Ipswich and they will be joined by the Co-Op Ladies Choir, Sisters of Swing plus special guest performers for our June concert.”

Members of staff from Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Borough Council sing together every week in the Endeavour House choir and will be singing well known songs including Fix You, Lean on Me and Bring him Home from Les Miserables. The recently formed University Campus Suffolk (UCS) choir will join them with I’ve Had the Time of My Life and Run. The evening covers genres from swing to rock and roll, musical theatre, choral and pop so there is something for everybody.

Local charity Fresh Starts – New Beginnings is a service providing treatment for children and young people across Suffolk, Norfolk and North Essex who are victims of sexual abuse. For more information visit: http://fs-newbeginnings.org.uk The concert takes place at 7pm on Saturday, June 11 at Museum Street Methodist Church. For more information and to book tickets visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/in-harmony-tickets-24558021704

THE ORWELL SINGERS SUMMER CONCERT The Orwell Singers Summer Concert is a month earlier than usual on Saturday, June 4 at 7.30pm at St Michael and All Angel’s Church, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL. This year’s guest is Mary Armitage, playing the saxophone, accompanied on the piano by her father, Jonathan. The theme for this year’s concert will be a musical pot-pourri. There will be a salute to the Queen’s 90th year with Edward German’s Long Live Elizabeth. This will be followed by music from the four regions of the British Isles. The first half will finish with some lively pieces from Vivaldi’s Gloria. The second half will feature songs by the Beatles and some of the choir’s favourite pieces.

Entry at the door will be £8 for adults and 50p for accompanied children and will include light refreshments. For more information please contact: 01473 635955 / d.sharman@btinternet.com

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IPSWICH COUNTRY MARKET Ipswich Country Market is 32 years young this May, with two of our members having been there right from the start! Amazing dedication to their skills, the community and the market ethos!

We are part of a wider network of about 300 country markets across England, Wales and the Channel Islands which have been selling homemade baked goods, preserves, garden-grown fruit and vegetables, plants and handmade crafts for more than 90 years! Our producers pride themselves on keeping traditional home cooking, home growing and hand crafted items alive.

This month we will be coming together with other markets in East Suffolk for a special market at Orford Town Hall on Saturday, April 30, 9.30am4pm, and Sunday, May 1, 10am-3pm. This special market will showcase the talents of many more producers from the region and will be well worth the visit.

We will also be reaching out to meet the public at St Peters Church on the waterfront in Ipswich on Saturday, May 7 for the first of their monthly fairs where we will showcase a mixed selection of what our market has to offer.

You can find more information about the market on our Facebook page, Ipswich Country Market, and at: www.ipswichcountrymarket.co.uk We are open on Thursday mornings from 10.15-11.30am at Rushmere Village Hall on Humber Doucy Lane. There is plenty of free parking, a warm welcome, and home baked refreshments too. We offer a free tea or coffee on your first visit so come and see what you’ve been missing!

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the hall being used for elections there isn’t a market on Thursday, May 5, but we will be open on Friday, May 6 instead.

We will be at Suffolk Show with other markets from East Suffolk on Thursday, June 2 so no market that day either, but do visit us at the show.

We will be opposite the WI tent.

THE ROGER DAVID BURROWS MUSIC FUND Our evening with Elizabeth Talbot who spoke about the life and work of an auctioneer on Thursday, March 17 was very successful. An enthusiastic audience heard all about her career and work with interesting anecdotes and many questions. Thank you to all who supported this event.

Future events will be advertised in local media and online at www. rogerdavidburrows.co.uk where you can also find further details about the fund. Alternatively contact the Burrows family on 01473 625196.

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NEWS LEARN TO DANCE ARGENTINE TANGO

BROKE HALL GARAGE SALE

Argentine Tango is an elegant, evocative, social dance which is becoming more and more popular. It’s a dance that is suitable for all ages, is fun to learn and helps to develop good posture, balance and musical awareness. Suffolk Tango is starting its new 10-week beginner course on Monday, June 6 at The Richards Room at Martlesham Heath Community Centre (just behind the 24hr Tesco on the A12).

Saturday, May 21, 10am-2pm

The course is designed to give a gentle introduction to the techniques of the dance and to allow a confident progression from classroom to dance floor. Prior booking is essential to ensure a balance of leaders and followers, but you don’t need to book with a partner because we always change partners during the class. The classes will be taught by Richard and Mandy of Woodbridge who have been dancing and teaching tango for many years and enjoy being able to pass on their knowledge and love of the dance to others.

The sale takes place around the estate, just off Foxhall Road in Ipswich. Purchase a map (only available on the day) from 76 Arundel Way IP3 8QQ or from other points around the estate.

Last year 120 residents held sales and £1,300 was raised for the charity.

St Elizabeth’s Hospice also benefited from sellers donating their unsold items to be sold in the charity’s shops.

Suffolk Tango was started by a small group of enthusiastic dancers of Argentine Tango about 10 years ago. Having expanded, it has now developed into a not-for-profit group run by volunteers. The group organises regular courses and classes taught by both our own local teachers and by world-class guest teachers. Social dances are held regularly at The Manor Ballroom, Pump and Grind Ipswich and Stratford St Andrew and they attract tangueros from all over East Anglia. We are holding our 10th anniversary ball this year – details online.

If you want to know more and to join this thriving community contact Lorraine@suffolktango.co.uk, Mandy on 077666 94618 or visit www.

SuffolkTango.org.uk where you can see more details about the dance, the classes and other events.

MARTLESHAM BRASS Making music fun in East Anglia Everyone is welcome at our spring concert on Saturday, May 21 at St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath at 7pm. Tickets (£3.50 / primary school children free) are available at www.martleshambrass. co.uk, from the Second Stop Charity Shop (next to Kesgrave Tesco) or 07802 868924. All our bands will be performing and there will be a raffle and refreshments available during the interval.

We are pleased to be able to re-open our waiting list to all players young and old, with or without experience. Our aim is to encourage anyone who feels they would like to play in a brass band to come and have a go! If you would like to join us, or if you already play or have previously played a brass instrument and feel that you would like to come along and meet us, please contact us via the website or using the contact details below.

Publicity Officer Liz Howard: e_m_howard@talk21.com / 01473 625617 www.martleshambrass.co.uk

SUFFOLK DEMENTIA HELPLINE Call 01473 353350 We are here to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The helpline can provide a listening ear as well as information and signposting to services that can help. The Suffolk Dementia Helpline can support anyone who needs to talk. Perhaps you have memory worries yourself or even a recent diagnosis and want someone to talk to. Maybe you have concerns about a loved one, or need support in your caring role. The line can help anyone who is looking for practical support and is able to provide you with local information and get you in touch with organisations that can help.

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Hundreds of bargains for sale all over the estate. Local people who are taking part have each given a £6 donation to Operation Christmas Child, which will enable children around the world to receive a gift later this year.

If you are supporting this event, could we please ask you to be aware of parking issues? There is lots of on-street parking on the estate, but there are always problems. Please don’t park across anyone’s drive. Please don’t block roads. Be aware that ambulances, police cars and buses need to have access through all the roads on the estate.

We want everyone to have a fantastic day and help us raise lots of money for the charity.

SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE! Terrified of public speaking? Wedding speeches and speaking at special occasions, formal or informal, need not be an ordeal to be dreaded for months. Truly.

Let Speak Easy at Martlesham show you how to prepare and to start your speech on an attention-grabbing note, develop your theme and say what you want to say, use humour (where it’s appropriate), get your message across and finish with a memorable sentence – to loud applause.

We are a small friendly group and we support each other to practise and develop our skills and speak in public with confidence and competence. Anyone can do it. Come as a guest, free, and find out how to beat the tongue-tying terror. We can also help the more confident to hone their skills.

We meet every other Thursday evening from 7-9.30pm and our next meetings are on May 5 and 19 and June 2. The cost is less than £5 a meeting with free refreshments. Find us at the Richards Room at Martlesham Community Hall IP12 4PB, on Facebook, at www.speak-easy. org.uk or call Sonya Burrows for more information: 07968 372563

ORWELL PROBUS CLUB We meet at Rushmere Golf Club on the second Thursday of each month for lunch, usually followed by a speaker.

What is Probus?

Probus clubs provide an opportunity for active retired or semi-retired gentlemen to attend regular meetings and enjoy the camaraderie of likeminded people who appreciate similar interests. Some Probus clubs are for men only, as we are, others are for ladies and some mixed. We have social events, the next being our Summer Garden Party in August, outings and holidays which, of course, includes spouses, partners and friends.

If you think Orwell Probus Club could be for you, please contact our secretary, Graham Balfe, for further details: 01473 729012 / grahambalfe@tiscali.co.uk

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The next meeting of Martlesham History Society is on Monday, June 13 when Mark Mower will present a talk entitled Zepplins over Suffolk.

Friday, May 13: WI resolutions

Did you know that a Zepplin bombed Martlesham in 1917? If not then come along and find out more about the remarkable story of the destruction of a German airship over East Anglia in 1917.

Meetings are held at the Pavilion on Martlesham Heath at 7.30pm.

The admission fee is £2.50 and meetings are open to all.

CRAFTERS UNLIMITED A craft club for people who like to try different crafts in a lighthearted atmosphere with refreshments, we meet from 7.30-10pm on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December) at Rushmere Village Hall.

Our next meetings are: Thursday, April 28: Needle Felting (Emma) Thursday, May 26: AGM plus Magic Pull Card Please note that there is no meeting in June because the hall is needed for Euro voting.

Other projects are available.

New members always welcome. For more details contact Jill (01473 713534) or Emma (01787 373850).

IPSWICH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY Wednesday, May 24: Transport related presentations by members of the Norfolk Railway Society Meeting at the Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, 7 for 7.30pm. Visitors £3.50 admission at door including refreshments For further details call: 01473 414746/422145

ORWELL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Tobias Capwell will present a talk entitled Heroes of the Ancient Past: Renaissance Knighthood and the Art of the Classical World at our next meeting on Wednesday, May 4. Tobias is curator of arms and armour at the Wallace Collection in London.

At our April meeting lecturer Dr Sam Newton took us into pre-Christian England to show how the calendar was designed to highlight agricultural life and the importance of the seasons. Much of this was incorporated into the Christian calendar and linked to the great Christian feasts of Easter and Christmas. Dr Newton’s enthusiasm for the Anglo-Saxon period is infectious and he entertained the audience with poetry and music on the lyre.

Why not come along and enjoy some good company and an interesting talk? We meet at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew on the first Wednesday of most months and we also organise interesting day visits. The wonderfully illustrated lectures which are presented by national and international lecturers start at 2.15pm, but a 2pm arrival is advised. Guests and non-members are welcome, provided we have available space. A £5 donation is asked.

For more information contact Jean Bradberry: 01473 710921 / odfasmemsec@btinternet.com. www.orwelldfas.org.uk

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Friday, June 10: Small collectables – valuations of items bought in by Sheila Bullard (one per person) We meet at 7.30pm at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich IP3 8TH. New and former members are welcome. For more information contact Sue (414746) or Chris (713546).

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BRITANNIA DISTRICT We are currently looking for adult leaders, helpers and young leaders (14-18 yrs), to help us re-open the 27th Ipswich Guide Company, and to help at existing brownie and rainbow units in the Britannia area of East Ipswich.

Guides are young women aged 10-14 years. As a guide you will make new friends, enjoy learning new skills, take part in adventures and most importantly of all, have fun!

All adults (18+) within guiding require an enhanced DBS check and two referees. Full training will be given for your role and no previous experience of girlguiding is necessary. Why not come along and visit a session, to see how you could make a difference in young women’s lives and perhaps change your own.

Contact us if you or your daughter are interested in joining, or to find out more about girlguiding.

Jo, County Outreach Worker: jo.d@btinternet.com Or visit: www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested

U3A TALKS IN MAY AND JUNE University of the Third Age (U3A) talks shortly come to the end of the current academic year. While some groups carry on throughout the summer, after June talks will recommence in the autumn. Watch this space! So far in 2016 we have welcomed many new members to the talks and seeking to join U3A groups which now number over 150. We wish you all well for the, hopefully, nice summer sun and will welcome old and new members back in September.

Kesgrave U3A talks take place at 2pm in Kesgrave Community Centre. The number 66 bus from Ipswich and Martlesham passes the centre every 20 minutes. Refreshments follow the meeting.

On Monday, May 23 Shirley Sampson will be giving advice and ideas on Gardening for Wildlife with particular reference to Flatford Mill Garden.

There are no talks arranged in June or for the summer season in Felixstowe, Kesgrave or Saxmundham, but members and visitors are welcome at Woodbridge on June 6 when David Cleveland will be showing clips from the East Anglian Film Archive about life in East Suffolk from the 1930s to the 1960s featuring farming ways, wartime activities, changing transport, industry and home life. Please bring your membership card if you aren’t able to get to this venue regularly. This talk takes place at Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge IP12 4AU at 10.30am, with refreshments available from 10am.

For more information please speak to the campus co-ordinators at the talks, call 03001 233913 or visit: www.u3aeastsuffolk.org.uk

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OUT & ABOUT IPSWICH BRANCH, SUFFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Thursday, May 26, 7.30pm: What are Weavers, Higglers and Moze Makers? by Michael Holland.

These trades and others are based on a document by a parish overseer in Halstead for the 1831 census detailing names, addresses and obscure occupations.

You may come across some of these and other strange occupations during your family tree researches. New family history researchers (including non-members) are welcomed to attend. This talk follows our brief branch AGM. We meet at The Co-op Education Centre, 11 Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1JW. The pedestrian entrance is at 11 Fore Street and the car park entrance is on Waterworks Street IP4 1JG. Admission is £3 for society members and £3.50 for non-members who are warmly welcomed.

For more information contact Howard King: 01473 274300

ORWELL FLOWER CLUB We held our AGM on April 28 and welcomed our new chairman, Jan Treadaway. We are now looking forward to the year ahead.

Our next meeting is on May 28 when Ann Colby from Norwich will present a demonstration entitled All The Good Things. This will be a friendly meeting and visitors are welcome to join us.

Orwell Flower Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except August and December) at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew IP4 5SU. Demonstrations start at 7.15pm, but the doors open by 6.45pm to allow you to browse at our sales table and to buy raffle tickets for the arrangements created in the demonstration. The annual subscription, due at the AGM in April, is £37 and visitors are always welcome at £4 per meeting.

Our open meeting is on Thursday, October 27 at Kesgrave Community Centre when John Chennell, a national demonstrator from Wellingborough, will present Autumnal Equinox. Tickets will be £15 to include a light buffet and fruit punch. We welcome members and nonmembers, friends and families For further details please contact our secretary, Delcie Corbett: 01473 623371 / gil.corbett@btinternet.com

FLORAL DEMONSTRATION Deben Flower Club’s next meeting will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday, May 10 in Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton IP10 0PU. David Thompson, a well-known and very popular national demonstrator from Chelmsford, will present a demonstration entitled Serendipity.

David is a keen competitor at national competitions and a NAFAS national floral demonstrator. He also runs fun and informative workshops.

Visitors are assured of a warm welcome for just £4 payable on the night. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available after the demonstration.

All David’s floral designs will be raffled at the end of the evening.

For further information please contact: 01394 411422

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SUFFOLK AVIATION HERITAGE GROUP Easter weekend marked a transition from a very busy close season for Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum to the start of an equally busy open season ahead. Since 2014, when an invaluable roof repair grant from Sport and Recreation in Kesgrave (SPARK), enabled development to get back into full swing the museum project has continued to move on apace. In 2015 an equally invaluable direct works grant from BuzCom Ltd provided long overdue mains electricity supply to the museum building; and with it came the very real possibility of completing the original museum project by early 2017, after 12 years and more than 40,000 voluntary man-hours.

With the small team of volunteers fully committed to the task in hand, it was decided to rethink the museum’s events programme for 2016, with the result that both the spring and summer shows have been discontinued for the foreseeable future. These have been replaced by two additional car boot sales, making five in all for the season. Public response to the sales’ traditional format, with a strict no-trading policy and relaxed set up time for sellers, has been very encouraging and the museum hopes to develop the sales into a regular feature in future.

The next Traditional Car Boot Sale is scheduled for Sunday, May 29, with pitches open to sellers from 8.30am, at £5 for cars, £7 for vans and £2 for towed trailers. Buyers’ access will be strictly from 9.30am at 50p, with school age going free. Details of upcoming sales can also be found at: www.suffolkaviationheritage.org.uk The museum tea shop will be open as usual on Sundays and bank holidays throughout the season and is available to all, whether visiting the museum or perhaps just dropping in for a cup of tea or coffee while out walking.

IPSWICH PERFORMER AIMS TO RAISE £10,000 FOR ANTHONY NOLAN Anthony Nolan LIVE, a fundraising concert in aid of Anthony Nolan, is to take place at the New Wolsey Theatre on Sunday, May 22 at 7pm.

Hosted by BBC’s Countryfile and The One Show presenter Joe Crowley and produced by Ipswich-based professional dancer Samuel Biscoe, the concert aims to raise £10,000 for blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan Trust.

The concert itself has a poignant raison d’etre for Samuel as the Anthony Nolan Trust successfully provided his father with a transplant after being diagnosed with Leukemia in July 2015.

Acts will include comedian Kim Harrison who is flying in from the US, singers from Wattisham Military Wives Choir, acapella singing group The Testosta Tones who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent in 2012, Londonbased singer Gemma Kalmakrian, aerial and vaudeville artist Daisy Black, local choir and cancer fundraisers Diamond, East Anglia’s favourite 8-piece band Turntable and a reading from local published author and Leukemia survivor Penny Hemans by actress and donor registered Lorna Garside. There will also be an auction of a helicopter flight over London for three people, a signed Portman Road street sign from ITFC and other high profile prizes.

You too can help raise awareness for Anthony Nolan by taking part in your own fundraising event, sponsoring the concert or just by simply booking a ticket and enjoying an evening of entertainment.

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SPORT / CHURCH NEWS KESGRAVE & NORTHGATE KARATE CLUB The competition held on Sunday, February 21 at Northgate Sports Centre had a great turn out and medal haul from our club members.

Chloe Campbell won silver in the individual kata while Thomas Humphries and Daisy Hopwood both came away with a bronze.In the team kata, it was a Northgate and Kesgrave first, second and third. Dylan Barnes and Jack Rowland came first; Dylan then went on to take third in the kumite.

Sophie Swann and Amelia Clow came second while Lola Blofeld and Chloe Campbell came away with the bronze medals.

In the Japanese kata, Lily Melton came first and Harry Whitmore second.

Oscar and Ruby Hunt took home bronze and gold medals respectively for their efforts in kumite. Callum Evans won a gold while his sister Tayler won a silver in kumite and black belt Teliah Turner fought well to get a silver medal in the kumite. Ruby Hunt was fighting again on Sunday, March 6, this time at the KSE9 Championships, and came away with a silver trophy. Well done to brother Oz, and Tayler and Callum Evans who also competed but weren’t placed on this occasion.

A date for your diaries is the Yamaguchi Goju Kai Kata Competition on Sunday, May 15 – open to all ages. There are no entries on the day so if you are thinking of attending please email Claire Martin by Wednesday, April 27: claire@northgate-karate.co.uk Finally, the Red Dragons Grading in February (pictured) was of a very high standard. Special mention goes to Akshar Bezgone as the Most Improved Student for 2015.

As always, become a Facebook friend or check out the club website for the latest information on class times and locations or for further information about the club.

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A member of our church is training for a charity boxing match and has put a lot of time and effort into preparing himself for the event. Sometimes life can feel like you’ve done ten rounds with Mike Tyson, but we have to fight on even if we feel out-matched. We cannot run away from what life throws at us, but by just stepping in the ring you are a winner and with Jesus at your side the bout is all yours!

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Join us on Sunday mornings at 11.30am (Café & Children’s Church at 10.30am), for Wednesday Bible Study at 8pm, Young People’s Night on alternate Fridays from 7.30pm and prayer sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, both am and pm. We also run Care For The Family courses dealing with parenting, pre-marriage and marriage.

The Ark Church, Wolsey House, The Drift, Nacton Road, Ipswich IP3 9QR Get in touch with us via: www.arkipswich.co.uk / Facebook arkofthelord Twitter @arkipswich / arkipswichuk@gmail.com Our monthly e-newsletter is available via free subscription.

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IPSWICH WANDERERS FC Partnership Day Our Partnership Day will be on Saturday, April 30, our final home game of this season. There will be a complimentary lunch and presentation in the new clubhouse for present and future sponsors and local business partners.

If you or your business are interested in joining the Ipswich Wanderers Partnership, please get in touch with the chairman (07734 321259 / k.lloyd94@btinternet.com) and come along on the day to find out more. You will have free admission to the match with high-flying Godmanchester Rovers!

The match will be followed by the club’s presentation evening. Which players will scoop the awards? Which player will be voted Player of the Season by our supporters?

Since the magnificent last nine FA Vase run, the 1st Team have struggled to get a win, but Glenn Read’s team will be looking forward to a fresh campaign in the Premier Division next season.

Under 18 star Kieran Driver has made his 1st Team debut recently and we expect Kieran will have a bright future at Wanderers.

Meanwhile, Kevin Baker’s Under 18s are in second place in the Thurlow Nunn Central Division and should finish runners-up.

For club news visit: www.pitchero.com/clubs/ipswichwanderers Remaining home fixtures are: Wednesday, April 27: League v Hadleigh United (KO 7.45pm) Saturday, April 30: League v Godmanchester Rovers (3pm) Admission to 1st Team games is £6 for adults, £3 concession. Bar, refreshments, programme, golden goal, club shop, free car parking.

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? We are a small church that meets in Kesgrave. We have been meeting here for four years this June and we have taken the decision to change our name, to rebrand.

We are now going to be called The Boiler House (Kesgrave). Why have we decided to do this? As Christians we believe that names are very important. In the Bible, several well-known characters had their names changed by God. The most famous in the New Testament being Saul whose name was changed to Paul or, in the Old Testament, Abram whose name was changed to Abraham. In both these instances, the change of name was significant because it heralded a change of destiny or mission for them.

We believe that God has prompted us to change our name so that we can be seen to be a place where prayer and seeking God’s presence are vital to us as a church in the community.

We will still meet in the same place, but we will have a new name, a new logo and a new website.

We are just as friendly as ever and we warmly welcome all visitors to our Sunday celebrations at Heath Primary School, Bell Lane, Kesgrave at 10.30am.

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