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NEWS SCOUT CHRISTMAS POST The Christmas card postal service has been provided for over 30 years and is now operated by eleven Scout groups across Ipswich and Felixstowe.

The post boxes will be available from Sunday, November 25 until Tuesday, December 11 across the area with a full list available from mid-November at: www.scoutspostipswich.org.uk

KESGRAVE – THE BATTLE’S OVER, A NATIONS TRIBUTE The cost is 25p per card which is a great saving compared to the 58p per card 1918-2018 using Royal Mail.

ThereKesgrave is a Road the website forRoyal you British to check if the TownDelivery Council isChecker working inonpartnership with the Legion and road All Saints Church,inKesgrave to honour Battle’s Tribute. is covered, especially the villages.

WeThe are not Over, able AtoNations deliver to any other The following planned: location. So long as the full addressevents and have postbeen code are on the envelope clearly, Friday, Novemberto9,deliver 2018: Armistice Remembrance we will make every endeavour the card

by Christmas Eve.

at Kesgrave War Memorial, Legion Green

Last year the excess of 111,000 the first year Localservice primary delivered schools/armyincadets in attendance, layingcards; of wreaths.

Arrive5,873 10.45am. for adults will the be served afterwards in the there were so Light you refreshments can see how popular service has become.

The Royal Britishfor Legion Hall. service is a very good funding source the following groups: 4th Ipswich, 2nd st November 10, 10am-4pm: Ipswich, 18th Ipswich, 31Saturday, /9th Ipswich, 1st Ipswich, 1st Claydon, 1st Martlesham, First World War1stExhibition at Alland Saints 1st Kesgrave, 1st Grundisburgh, Westerfield 7thChurch Felixstowe.

Focusing especially on the life and times of Fred Upson, the only Kesgrave died onespecially active service in the World It willand include displays, that Theseresident groupswho would like to First thank theWar. shops businesses videos and activities for children.

There will also be aalong simple café. addition, who allow post boxes to be placed in their premises withIneverybody there will be a life size imitation trench and exhibition with sound effects uses the service to deliverintheir cardshall to from friends and family. the church 1-4pm.

Further information is available via theat website and if anybody Sunday, November 11: Services All Saints Church, Kesgrave has further questions we the canAct beofcontacted viaatthe or on 0845 643 5889. around Remembrance theweb War Memorial (10.45am to 11.05am) Please see the church website for a full list of times: www.askesgrave.org.uk Scout Christmas Fayre & Christmas Lights At 6.45pm onfundraiser Sunday 11, thewill town council be preparing to light30 a beacon part lights This big annual start onwill Friday, whenasthe of a Nation’s Tribute to honour all those from theNovember First World War including are switched on in the square outside the Scout Hall.

Father Christmas will Fred Upson. This is a non-religious service open to all the Kesgrave community.

The beacon will beevening lit at 7pmbetween and the church bell8pm. will ring.

Scouts willalso provide be visiting on Friday 6 and TheThe fayre will be open light 10am-4pm, refreshments afterwards the Royal British Hall.9am-8pm. The on Saturday from Sunday at 10am-4pm andLegion Monday For any information, contact the town councilideas office:along with a fayre will have lotsfurther of cards, paper please and Christmas present enquiry@kesgravetowncouncil.org.uk / 01473 625179 draw and refreshments.

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KESGRAVE – THE BATTLE’S OVER, A NATIONS TRIBUTE 1918-2018 Kesgrave Town Council is working in partnership with the Royal British Legion and All Saints Church, Kesgrave to honour The Battle’s Over, A Nations Tribute.

The following events have been planned:

Friday, November 9, 2018: Armistice Remembrance at Kesgrave War Memorial, Legion Green

Local primary schools/army cadets in attendance, laying of wreaths.

Arrive 10.45am. Light refreshments for adults will be served afterwards in the Royal British Legion Hall.

Saturday, November 10, 10am-4pm: First World War Exhibition at All Saints Church

Focusing especially on the life and times of Fred Upson, the only Kesgrave resident who died on active service in the First World War. It will include displays, videos and activities for children. There will also be a simple café. In addition, there will be a life size imitation trench and exhibition with sound effects in the church hall from 1-4pm.

Sunday, November 11: Services at All Saints Church, Kesgrave around the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial (10.45am to 11.05am)

Please see the church website for a full list of times: www.askesgrave.org.uk At 6.45pm on Sunday 11, the town council will be preparing to light a beacon as part of a Nation’s Tribute to honour all those from the First World War including Fred Upson. This is a non-religious service open to all the Kesgrave community.

The beacon will be lit at 7pm and the church bell will ring. The Scouts will provide light refreshments afterwards at the Royal British Legion Hall.

For any further information, please contact the town council office: enquiry@kesgravetowncouncil.org.uk / 01473 625179

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NEWS IN TOUCH WITH ELMER! On Friday, September 21 my In Touch colleagues and I took part in a fundraising event for St Elizabeth Hospice which raised £611.87. The Curry, Quiz & Raffle hosted by Isaacs on the Quay and Ipswich Buses was challenging, but a lot of fun, and all for a very good cause. We had two tables and let’s just say one did better than the other, but there wasn’t much in it. It’s always a good idea to let the boss win don’t you think!

The evening is just one of many events taking place across the county as part of St Elizabeth Hospice’s Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk. The trail, which is based on the much loved character Elmer the patchwork elephant, sees the hospice once again join up with Wild in Art, who organised last year’s Pigs Gone Wild trail, and new partner Andersen Press who own the publishing rights to Elmer.

PLAY QUIZGO Fundraising event for Ipswich & District Kidney Association Sunday, November 25, 7.30pm at Keagrave Social Club IP5 1EE Maximum six per team, £2.50 each.

Licenced bar with food available in the interval.

Contact: 01473 721554

IPSWICH SPORTS CLUB FOR THE DISABLED Ipswich Sports Club for the Disabled (founded in 1979), a local sports club and charity which meets every Tuesday at Northgate Sports Centre from 7-9pm, will receive a cheque for £300 from Councillor Stuart Lawson’s Community Enabling Fund. Many members live in Kesgrave and district. The funds will be used towards court hire costs at Northgate Sports Centre.

Members all wish to thank Councillor Lawson for his kind support. The club will celebrate 40 years next year. To find out more about the club please visit: www.iscd.org.uk

KESGRAVE TOWN COUNCIL The colder months may be ahead, but it’s a busy time at the town council office as there is a lot happening in your town.

Monday, November 5 Fireworks display at Kesgrave High School, 7pm Tickets from the Bell Inn Pub, the town council office or 2nd Stop Charity Shop Wednesday, November 7 Police Surgery at the town council office from 1-2pm Friday, November 9 Remembrance Service at Legion Green, 11am Sunday, November 11 Battle’s Over – A Nation’s Tribute Marking the centenary of the end of the First World War. Please see main advert on page 3.

Saturday, November 17 Kesgrave Market at Rupert Fison Square, 9am-12.30pm Friday, November 30 Kesgrave Christmas Lights switch-on; see below Saturday & Sunday, December 1 & 2 Kesgrave on Ice; see below Friday, December 14 at 7pm Evening of Reflection at Legion Green. Dedicate your personalised star on the tree of remembrance. Stars available from the town council office and 2nd Stop Charity Shop.

Kesgrave Youth Club More than 60 young people between the age of 10 and 12 are regularly coming to Kesgrave Youth Club on Tuesday nights at the Millennium Jubilee Hall just near Century Way. There’s a great team of leaders and volunteers who provide a great line-up of activities planned to make a positive impact on young people’s lives.

Don’t forget to purchase your limited-edition shopping bag from the town council office or the 2nd Stop Charity Shop to commemorate the end of the First World War, 1918-2018. The bag is £3 with £2 per bag donated to the Royal British Legion

COFFEE MORNING Rushmere Church Hall on Saturday, November 10, 10am-noon Raising funds to help patients

Kesgrave Town Council, Ferguson Way, Kesgrave IP5 2FZ enquiry@kesgravetowncouncil.org.uk / 01473 625179 www.kesgravetowncouncil.org.uk OPENING HOURS Monday: 9am-1pm / Tuesday: 9am-1pm Wednesday: 9am-3pm / Friday: 9am-1pm

‘KESGRAVE ON ICE’

Kesgrave Christmas Lights

ICE SKATING WEEKEND EVENT SATURDAY 1ST DECEMBER & SUNDAY 2ND DECEMBER 10.30AM—3.30PM

SCOUT FAIR & VISIT FATHER CHRISTMAS

Refreshments Available Local Choirs

PRE BOOKING ONLY EVENT HALF HOUR SKATING TIME

£2.00 PER PERSON BOOKINGS AVAILABLE FROM THE 6TH NOVEMBER 2018

Come along and have some fun at the Rupert Fison Square, near Tesco Metro

Refreshments available (age restrictions may apply)

At :- Rupert Fison Square, Near Tesco Metro, Kesgrave

Funded by, Kesgrave Town Council, SPARK, County Councillor Enabling budget

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NEWS NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Neighbourhood Watch involves neighbours looking after each other, such as neighbours keeping ‘an eye’ on each other’s houses while neighbours are away or on holiday.

Electronic Cemetery Records The parish council is responsible for Rushmere Lawn Cemetery located in The Street behind St Andrew’s Church. Part of this responsibility involves keeping all the burial records, with the records dating back to 1975. Until recently none of these records were computerised. We are pleased to say we now have all the records in an electronic format. This was a huge task with well over 700 records that had to be entered on a spreadsheet and all the information had to be checked.

Our sincere thanks to Mr Mel Bentley, the former clerk to the parish council, for doing an excellent job and computerising all these records.

Allotment Plots Available Plots are available on the Rushmere St Andrew Allotments. If you would like to give it a try please contact our parish clerk Sylvia Stannard: sylvia.stannard@rushmere-st-andrew.org.uk Winners of the Parish Council Newsletter Competitions Congratulations to the winners of the wildlife/nature photography competition; Hilary Platts for winning the over-16 category (pictured) and to Daniel Mills, aged 13, for winning the under-16 category.

Well done too to Safa and Saim Khan for winning the cupcake competition with their beautifully decorated cupcakes.

Look out in the autumn editon of the parish newsletter due out in November for the latest children’s competition. There is the chance to win a fabulous slime making kit.

The Battle’s Over Beacon Lighting Community Event – Centenary of the ending of the First World War Sunday 11 November 2018, 5-7pm at Ipswich School Sports Centre, The Street, Rushmere St Andrew IP5 1DE Only a handful of the 500 tickets are left! If you require tickets and live in the parish of Rushmere St Andrew please contact the assistant parish clerk soonest.

Please contact the assistant parish clerk about helping at the Beacon event or for tickets: 01473 711509 / sarah.jenkins@rushmere-st-andrew.org.uk Details of the event and photographs will be in the next issue of InTouch and on the parish website: www.rushmerestandrew.onesuffolk.net Police Surgeries Meet with PCSO Mike Sarbutts to discuss matters of concern in confidence at Tower Hall, 5 Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew IP4 5SU on Tuesdays, November 6 & 20 and December 4 and 18, 1.30-2.30pm.

Email Michael.sarbutts@suffolk.pnn.police.uk or just turn up on the day.

School Parking at Broke Hall School PCSO Mike Sarbutts is attending Broke Hall Community Primary School very frequently and has already started to issue fixed penalty notices (£30 fine) where parking offences have been committed.

PCSO Sarbutts would urge all drivers to please make themselves aware of the regulations around the school they attend, to arrive early to find a parking space, and to drive slowly paying particular attention to junctions where children will be crossing.

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Being part of the Neighbourhood Watch scheme is relatively simple – there’s little or no work for you to do, apart from being a good neighbour. When you report suspicious activities or environmental issues in your area, it helps reduce crime and keeps the neighbourhood a pleasant place to live.

The benefits of joining a neighbourhood watch include: • being an active part of your community no matter where you live • increasing your safety awareness and preventing bad stuff from happening • looking out for your neighbours, including the old, the young and the vulnerable • find out first: you’ll learn of crime trends that affect your area • reductions on home insurance What’s involved in being a member?

Once you’re signed up, there’s nothing to do unless you want to get involved with organising street parties or other activities. What makes you part of Neighbourhood Watch is that you care about the welfare of the people who live near you and you notice and act if something has gone amiss. Members receive monthly updates on local crime figures and crime prevention advice by email.

The specific roles The coordinator is a person who agrees to set up and run the watch for your street/estate. They sign a declaration and provide contact information so that they can receive info from the police and Suffolk NHW Association.

The coordinator will send this info to the watch members and feed back any concerns they feel necessary.

How to join If you’re interested in joining or setting up a watch, there is a local Rushmere St Andrew Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and another in Kesgrave and we would love you to join with us. For more details for both schemes contact Gavin Pond: neighbourhoodwatchip4@gmail.com We also have a lot of helpful leaflets and things you can do to keep your property protected and help reduce crime. Also visit: www.suffolknwa.co.uk All it takes is two or three people in a road willing to be a good neighbour.

Keep an eye on what is happening in your part of the road, inform neighbours of anything of concern.

Link into Police Direct (www.suffolk.police.uk/services/police-connect) and you will be kept informed of any crime problems in your locality. It doesn’t take up much of your time, you might just get to know the people around you a bit better and that can only be good for the community.

CHRISTMAS FAIR AT CEDARWOOD Saturday, December 8, 2-4.30pm Santa’s Sleigh will leave Cedarwood at 4.30pm for its usual route around Grange Farm.

Free admission with many fun activities for both children and adults to enjoy including Reindeer Nose Hoopla, Pluck a Turkey, Lucky Carrot Dip, Which Santa Hat?, Santa Experience, face painting, a grand draw, refreshments and lots more!

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OUT & ABOUT KESGRAVE LIBRARY Sunday Crafts in November: 10am-noon Sunday 4: Tomorrow is Guy Fawkes Night. Pop along and make your own 3D firework decoration.

Sunday 11: Today is Remembrance Sunday. Make a poppy to take home or wear on your coat.

Christmas Shopping Evening Join us on Friday, November 30 from 6.45-10pm for an evening of shopping, pampering and festive treats all under one roof.

Kesgrave Community Centre is teaming up once again with local resident and fundraiser Fiona Farrell to organise an exclusive shopping experience at the centre. You will be able to browse and buy from more than 30 exhibitors, enjoy live music and even treat yourself to a mini pamper treatment. Tickets are just £5 which includes a welcome drink on arrival.

To get your exclusive tickets and book mini pamper treatments, please call Fiona on 07739 848910. For more information visit: www.kwmcc.co.uk The centre is the perfect place to celebrate Christmas this year, whether you are looking for a venue for your work Christmas party or a celebration with friends and family, we have a choice of function rooms with a fully licensed bar and welcoming staff who will ensure that you have a fabulous time.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Mum2mum Market: Saturday, November 17, 2-4.pm. £2 admission on the door. Buy top quality pre-loved baby and children’s clothes, toys books and equipment. For more information call Katherine: 07903 585334 Black Sheep Party Nights Dancing doesn’t stop at 29! Join us for an 80s and 90s night with Black Sheep Parties from 7.45pm (doors open at 7.30pm) to midnight on Saturday, November 17. Dressing up is optional but encouraged. Tickets are £10 (in advance only) at: www.blacksheepparties.co.uk Lions Club of Ipswich Giant Table Top Sale Saturday, November 24, 10.30am-1pm. Entry is free. Sellers book your table in advance for just £5 by calling Maggie: 01473 259899 For further information about activities and events or to book a function room at KWMCC, please contact the centre on 01473 612648 or visit: www.kwmcc.co.uk

KESGRAVE WI Our October meeting was a very ‘magical’ evening! Ex-magician Colin Hooper entertained us with his History of Magic talk with many practical examples of his skill as a magician. Colin invited us to ask as many questions as we liked – except “How do you actually do the tricks?”!

After coffee our president swiftly completed the business part of the meeting informing members that a donation of £200 would be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, profits from running the refreshment stall at this year’s Kesgrave Fun Day. Details were given about the various social events planned, Scrabble, walking, craft and our annual visit to Rushmere Golf Club for our Christmas lunch in early December.

The monthly competition to dress a paper doll was won by Doreen Chapman, second Val Clements and third Maggie Stockton and Daphne Ludbrook.

Our next meeting is at 7.15pm on Thursday, November 1 at Kesgrave Community Centre. There won’t be a speaker on this evening as it’s our annual meeting when the 2019 committee will be elected. It’s also our biannual table top show when members show off their skill in a variety of areas, including gardening, cookery, needlecraft, flower arranging and photography. Visitors are very welcome to join us. If you require any information please call the secretary, Di Chilver: 01473 611415

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Sunday 18: Nearly all the leaves have fallen from the trees now. Make a hand print autumn tree collage to take home.

Sunday 25: It’s St Andrew’s Day on Friday, November 30. Make a Scottie dog with a jazzy collar to celebrate.

Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights. There’s no need to book – just turn up and have a go.

BookStart: every Thursday (including holidays) • Tot Rock: 9.45-10.15am • BabyBounce: 10.30-11am Story Time: every Friday (term time only), 9.45-10.15am OTHER EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER Wednesdays 7 & 21, 2.30pm: Knit and Natter. Just £1 with tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Welcome to all our new members.

Thursday 1, 2.45pm: Afternoon Book Group. Currently reading Exposure

by Helen Dunmore.

Thursday 29, 7pm: Evening Book Group. Currently reading The Silence Between Breaths by Cath Staincliffe.

If you are interested in joining either of the book groups, please ring or speak to a member of staff Lego Club, 3.45-4.45pm (term time only) Parents must stay with children under eight. Themes for November: Tuesday 6 – Firework Display; Tuesday 13 – Make a Town; Tuesday 20 – Superheroes; Tuesday 27 – Free Play.

IT Help Sessions If you would like help with any aspect of IT, e.g. using your iPad, eReader, downloading ebooks from the library catalogue, please get in touch or speak to a member of staff if you are interested.

Cards for Good Causes Charity Christmas Card shop now open at the library.

Suffolk Parent Carer Network: Tuesday, November 13, 2.30-4.30pm Do you have a child or young person with additional needs and/or disabilities? Would you like to have access to resources and events? Pop along to the library and meet the ambassador from the SPCN, who is returning to the library and will be available to offer support and advice on a range of issues.

Scout Post Box Accessible from Sunday, November 25 to Tuesday, December 11. The box will be beside the staff desk.

Christmas Fayre: Sunday, December 2, 10am-noon Loads of stalls with fun games, including a free craft activity for the children and a visit by Father Christmas, a raffle and refreshments plus homemade cakes.

Maggie Lusher, Kesgrave Library Manager, Kinsey House, Kays Close, Kesgrave. Tel: 01473 626103 www.suffolklibraries.co.uk OPENING TIMES Monday: 9am-noon Tuesday: 9am-noon & 2.30-5pm Wednesday: 2.30-6pm Thursday: 2.30-8pm Friday: 9am-noon & n & 2.30-6pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 10am-3pm

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OUT & ABOUT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING & PAMPER EVENING Friday, November 30, 6.45-10pm at Kesgrave Community Centre Ticket only event; tickets £5 with a glass of mulled wine or juice on arrival.

Bar, live music, raffle and gift tombola.

Pamper treatments include massages, facials, Reiki, henna tattoos, express gel nails and more.

Main hall full of shopping stalls; you won’t find these on the high street!

IPSWICH COUNTRY MARKET Ipswich Country Market is a great place to find that unique and special present for someone that you won’t be able to find anywhere on the high street and this month we are supporting local producers and artisan crafters by hosting a Christmas Crafts & Gifts Fair.

On Saturday, November 3 you’ll find hand-crafted cards, woodwork, knitwear, beaded and sewn creations and more, made by our members and special guests. We will also have delicious cakes to enjoy with a tea or coffee. Join us between 2 and 5pm; we have plenty of free parking and free entry too.

For tickets and to pre-book treatments contact Fiona: 07739 848910

Also, thinking of Christmas, did you know that you can order a selection of our goods made into a hamper, individually prepared to your own requirements?

MARTLESHAM BRASS

You can order a selection of home-baked cakes, pastries, savouries, preserves, plants or craft items. From a couple of jars of delicious preserve to a much larger selection of items. Anything in fact, that is available from the market. All baked and savoury items will be fresh and most will be suitable for freezing.

Making music fun in East Anglia Our bands will be paying their respects at the Remembrance Service in Kesgrave on Friday, November 9 and also on Remembrance Sunday, November 11 at the Remembrance Day Parade in Woodbridge, St Mary’s Church in Martlesham and at Barrack Square, Martlesham Heath.

Looking forward into December, Coffee and Carols is at St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath on Saturday 1 between 10am and noon. Do come and hear the intermediate band play some of your favourite Christmas music. Refreshments available, together with a raffle and various stalls. Admission is free.

This month we will also be taking orders for Christmas items so come along for a browse and a chat and enjoy your local weekly market.

We are open on Thursday mornings from 10.15-11.30am at Rushmere Village Hall on Humber Doucy Lane IP4 3PD. You can find out more about our market at: Facebook – Ipswich Country Market / www.ipswichcountrymarket.co.uk

This year’s Christmas concert is on Saturday, December 15 at 7pm, also at St. Michael’s Church Centre. More details next month.

BRIDGE – A GAME FOR ALL AGES

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Have you thought about playing Bridge? Do you enjoy playing cards? Do you think you are too young? Too old? Don’t know what it is?

CAN YOU HELP? My name is Nigel Donkin. I live locally and as the new fundraising manager for the British Heart Foundation in Suffolk I am looking for your help. I would be delighted to have the support of some local volunteers to help me raise essential funds that are required to carry out the 1,000 research projects into heart disease, diabetes, vascular dementia and strokes currently undertaken by BHF. Everyone in our community will know of someone affected by at least one of these horrible illnesses; with your help, we can advance our knowledge, understanding and treatment for all. In the last 50 years the BHF has halved the heart and circulatory disease death rate from 1:2 to 1:4 and the ambition is to halve that again in the next five years.

In September and October we formed very vibrant teams of volunteers in Great Blakenham and Stowmarket. I’m sure there are many supporters living to the east of Ipswich that could come together to form a new team.

To offer your support and find out more, come along to our awareness evening at Ipswich YM Rugby Club, The Street, Rushmere St Andrew IP5 1DG on Wednesday, November 14 at 7pm.

I will be joined by survivors of heart disease and volunteers who are keen to share their experiences and demonstrate how the research undertaken by the BHF saves lives in every community, making it a very local charity. I look forward to meeting you all in person.

Contact me at 07387 261861 / donkinn@bhf.org.uk or pick up a leaflet from the BHF shops in town.

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I have been playing since the late 1960s, when I was still at a local primary school. Clearly I’m biased, but I think the things that I found fascinating when I started and continue to find fascinating should appeal to people of any age.

So what are these fascinating things? It’s a card game played as part of a team (usually of two but possibly four or eight). If you are a competitive person who likes being in a team, Bridge could be your game.

What makes Bridge the Rolls Royce of card games is that it thoroughly tests your ability to think logically and analytically, improve your memory while also testing your creativity and imagination (with, like poker, many opportunities to bluff) as you try and work out who has what cards.

So if you haven’t discovered the game yet, perhaps Bridge could be the game for you. Beginner’s classes are run by Ipswich and Kesgrave Bridge Club at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre (KWMCC). If you want to know more contact Chris Green at greencj06@hotmail.co.uk or visit: www.bridgewebs.com/ipswich If you already know how to play but want to play more, a number of clubs meet in the Ipswich area; it depends on how often you want to play and what time(s) suit you best. For example, the largest club in the area is Ipswich and Kesgrave Bridge Club which meets at 7pm on Thursday evenings at KWMCC. If you want to know what options you have in terms of times and locations visit: www.bridgewebs.com/suffolkbridge

KESGRAVE CANASTA CLUB Meets at the Royal British Legion Hall on Ropes Drive at 7.30pm and welcomes new players.

Future dates: Wednesday, November 21 and December 19.

For more information contact Barbara Rose: 01473 622017

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OUT & ABOUT KESGRAVE CO-OP WOMEN’S GUILD

MARTLESHAM HEATH AVIATION SOCIETY

After welcoming members and visitors on September 18, our chairman Gloria Everett introduced Colin Hopper who gave a fascinating talk about the world of optical illusions. Colin is a member of the magic circle and he explained how illusions are often used in magic tricks. He also showed us several drawings, shapes and patterns which could deceive the eye and were not quite what they seemed. Some members could see different things from the rest of us in the same picture or pattern.

On Friday, November 2, 7.30-10pm, Martyn Cook presents The Martlesham Heath Airfield Story 1917-1963 and Howard King presents A Brief History of Gliding – and Gliding at Martlesham Heath in the ‘50s.

David Webb was our speaker on October 2. He was one of the yellow coats in Hi-de-Hi. David lives in Mistley and he and his twin brother were members of Ipswich Operatic and Dramatic Society which led to them becoming a professional singing duo in the 1970s. They joined the Hi-de-Hi cast which filmed at the Warner’s holiday camp in Dovercourt from 1979 to 1988.

They also toured in the stage show. Later David and his brother appeared with many famous celebrities including Vera Lynn. We were entertained with several clips of the shows and interviews with its stars, a very entertaining evening.

MARTLESHAM HISTORY SOCIETY

Tuesday, October 30: Terry Mackley began his musical career in blues and soul bands in the1960s, touring extensively in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. He will be presenting a programme of 1920’s to 1950’s songs with stories and anecdotes about the songwriters, composers and performers.

Tuesday, November 13: David Empson tells us about families in the Great War. We will hear what grandfather and grandmother did during that difficult time. Members can bring family medals for help in researching their own family.

Tuesday, November 20: Our trip to Perrywood where there is lots to do and see. The Christmas displays will be on view and there is an extensive outdoor plant and nursery area, an inspiring houseplants department, garden shop, outdoor living range and a huge number of gift and homeware brands are on sale. There is a lovely coffee shop and restaurant serving lunch and naughty cakes.

Tuesday, November 27: David Stephens gives a fascinating insight into the life of bees and the making of honey. This talk will give an insight into the problems bees and bee-keepers face.

Friday, December 7: The Guild Christmas lunch is being held at Hintlesham Golf Club and a coach is booked to take everyone there.

Tuesday, December 11: The Christmas Party with refreshments and entertainment from a brilliant team of bells-ringers to get us in the festive mood.

We welcome new members who can visit for two meetings before joining. The annual membership is £15 and we charge £2.50 per meeting to including refreshments and raffle tickets. Meetings start at 7.30pm in the community centre.

Entry is £3 for members, £4 for non-members – pay on arrival on the night.

You can join the society on the night.

Monday, November 19: Voices from the Workhouse by Janette Robinson We all know about the workhouses from documents and newspapers, but what is missing is the voice of the inmate. This talk covers a brief history of the workhouse, but more interestingly the life of a local lady and her sisters of their time in the Wickham Market workhouse.

All meetings are held in Martlesham Heath Pavilion and start at 7.30pm.

Admission is £2.50 and meetings are open to all.

MARTLESHAM LADIES CLUB At our meeting on September 13 we presented £700 to representatives of the charity My Wish. The money was raised by a coffee morning and other events during the year and will be used to provide equipment for children suffering from Global Development Delay. The charity has promised to send us updates in the New Year.

We have two meetings planned for this month. On November 6 Mr Pace will bring his dog and tell us about the role of drug dogs, and on November 22 Magdalene Snowden will demonstrate Hats and Flower Making.

Looking ahead, our Christmas Party will be held on December 6 with musical entertainment and Christmas nibbles.

All ladies will be warmly welcomed at our meetings which are held on alternate Thursday evenings at 7.15pm in the Richards Room. To find out more ring Doreen Boar: 01473 622768

IPSWICH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY Wednesday, November 28: Richard Garrett, Past, Present & Future, an illustrated talk by Stuart Hines

The guild holds 23 meetings a year plus other trips and events. For more information please contact Gloria Everett; 01473 614991

We meet at 7.30pm at the Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich; entrance via the rear car park, visitors £3.50, members £1.50 including refreshments.

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OUT & ABOUT BROKE HALL WI We meet at the hall opposite St Augustine’s Church (across Bucklesham Road) on the second Friday of each month at 7.30pm (arriving from 7pm onwards).

If coming by car, roadworks in Bucklesham Road necessitate entering Bucklesham Road via Straight Road and turning left again towards our hall.

This will apply until mid-November 2018. Straight Road is off left beyond the Mills and Carter restaurant on the old Felixstowe Road (A1156) out of Ipswich.

FORTHCOMING MEETINGS Friday, November 9: AGM Friday, December 14: Medieval Poetry (but not as we know it)

by Richard Langridge For more information contact Sue (01473 414746) or Cynthia (01473 726068).

SUFFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Thursday November 22, 7.15pm: The Fun and Fascination of Churches, a specially written talk by Roy Tricker, known across Suffolk for his love and appreciation of the glory that is Suffolk Churches, and what’s inside them.

We meet at the Co-op Education Centre where the pedestrian entrance is at 11 Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1JW, and the car park entrance is in Waterworks Street IP4 1JG. Admission is £2 for society members and £2.50 for non-members, who are warmly welcomed. You can join the society at the meeting if you wish. Tickets are not required, just turn up and pay on the door.

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YOUR LOCAL COUNTRY MARKET

Picture: By S Corley Mary Portas knows a thing or two about people’s buying habits. She loves browsing through interesting markets herself and she’s recommending buying 50 per cent of our Christmas shopping from local producers. If you agree, get a head start by ordering your cakes for the festive season now from the Country Market. It’s never too early, and you can pick up your order from the market when it suits you. We can make up a hamper for you – with food and genuine locally made crafts – and free you from the effort of catering for friends and family for special occasions or regular meals at busy times and parties. Remember that our high standards of baking and crafts won’t disappoint.

I’m always interested in new ideas for gifts for special people, especially unusual treats with a personal touch. A painted portrait of a favourite local scene, pet or car, a bowl made from a branch of a garden tree, a beaded necklace to complement a new outfit, a knitted cardie or lovely crochet work, or a prettily iced cake made to granny’s recipe: our skilled artisans can turn their collective hands to these and many more unique commissions (glutenfree and other dietary specialities are our forte). Why not come and discuss your requirements with our makers and bakers? We’ll have some ideas for unique gifts too.

Pooh bear and other honey lovers will welcome our latest producer who brings locally made honey, starting in November.

Is there someone you want to treat to the most perfectly matched present?

Something special? Whether you have an idea or not, pop along to our Tuesday morning market and chat to our crafters, bakers, growers and producers. Our prices are competitive too, so you’ll get good value.

Make Mary Portas happy and support your local Country Market. We’re open every Tuesday from 9-11.15am in Martlesham Heath Pavilion.

Find us, find some lovely eats, crafty treats and a warm welcome.

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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS

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PORTAL WOODLANDS CONSERVATION GROUP The September session saw the volunteers clearing the southern tumulus. It’s important that plant roots do not get re-established on the burial mounds as this could damage it. English Heritage approval of both of the tumuli will help protect the woods from development.

During this time, the Nature Explorers cleared out the tool store and helped to fit a new metal door, much needed following the recent break-in. We would like to thank everyone who has offered donations of their spare garden tools.

We still need more; if anyone has old gardening tools they no longer require and would be happy to donate then please get in contact (details below). It would be appreciated.

We’re keen to get more Nature Explorers at the moment, so if you’re 11-18 years old and have an interest in wildlife or conservation it would be great to see you at a meeting.

If you are celebrating November 5 with a bonfire and its left unattended, please check for hedgehogs before lighting. Never use sharp objects (instead use a pole/broom to lift sections) as these can harm hidden hedgehogs.

Listen out for hissing (the noise hedgehogs make when disturbed).

DATES FOR THE DIARY Volunteer Work Morning (all ages) Saturday, November 17, 10am-noon Meet at the Education Area Tools, training and light refreshments provided All welcome; no need to book Nature Explorers (11-18 year olds) Saturday, November 17, 9-11am Please book a place via our email address below Nature Watch Club (5-11 year olds) 2018 dates to be confirmed New volunteers of all ages and abilities are always welcome. No experience needed. For further information, please contact us: phone 01473 612632, email pwcg.martlesham@gmail.com, visit our website or join our members’ Facebook Group by messaging Duncan Sweeting. www.pwcg.onesuffolk.net

ORWELL FLOWER CLUB Due to the hall being closed we had to cancel our September meeting, but we are now looking forward to our meeting on Thursday, October 25 when Lorraine Scott from Thetford will present a demonstration entitled Autumn Floral Fusion.

We are holding a Christmas workshop on Thursday, November 29. Doors open at 6.45pm and we will be making Christmas garlands. This is for members and visitors. All you need to do is to book in. Please contact Delcie Corbett, details below. The fee is £10 to include your wreath ring and foliage; you are welcome to bring along any accessories you would like to include.

You will also need to bring along a cover for the table, a bag to collect your rubbish and a pair of scissors. Coffee, tea and mince pies will also be served.

Please book by November 22 as the club needs to make sure we have enough wreath rings for the number attending.

HUMPTY DUMPTY PLAYGROUP The children will be celebrating Halloween with a party full of spooky games and learning about keeping themselves and animals safe during the bonfire celebrations.

On Thursday, November 22 we will be raising money for BRAKE, the road safety charity, by holding a Wear your Stripes Day along with ZAK the zebra.

We currently have spaces so please feel free to contact Wendy (details below) or pop in for a chat with our friendly Early Years team, where we have two qualified teachers, and all other staff are CACHE qualified level 3/4.

We are an Ofsted registered childcare provider for children from the age of two years onwards. As we are registered as ‘Good’, we can provide funded places for two-year-old children who have received ‘Golden Tickets’ from Suffolk County Council.

We offer 30 hours of free childcare to children who are eligible the term after their third birthday, allowing your child to be in the setting from 9am to 3.30pm, and we have signed up with HM Government to offer tax-free childcare as parents are no longer be able to join employer childcare voucher schemes. To find out more regarding the government’s new Childcare Choices visit: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk We are situated inside Kesgrave Community Centre on Twelve Acre Approach.

You can contact us on 07837 154081 (term time) or our manager Wendy Payne: 07816 505423 / wendy.adams@hotmail.co.uk https://humptydumptyplaygr.wixsite.com/website Facebook: Humpty Dumpty Playgroup

AUTUMN AT BRIGHT STARS Fun activity sessions for pre-school aged children with parents, grandparents, friends, family and/or carers on the second and fourth Mondays of each month during term times from 10.30am-noon at St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL. The remaining autumn term dates are: November 12 and 26 and December 10.

For further information please contact Sonya and Maureen Burrows: 01473 625196

THE SAPLINGS What a magical term we have planned with autumn, fireworks, Diwali, Children in Need and Christmas all approaching very quickly. Before this, The Saplings are celebrating an amazing birthday, 25 years of fabulous childcare. We are so proud of our long serving team and the support of all the families.

On Saturday, October 27 at 2pm we will be hosting our Spooky Pumpkin Walk to raise funds to purchase new balance bikes, a play kitchen, sensory and investigating resources. We would love for you to join us for a fancy dress walk around the green collecting treats and back to nursery for refreshments.

Tickets are £2 per child and £1 for an accompanying adult.

Orwell Flower Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, except in August and December, at the Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew IP4 5SU. Demonstrations start at 7.15pm, but the doors open by 6.45pm to allow time to browse at our sales tables and to buy raffle tickets for the displays created in the demonstrations.

Recently the children have had an amazing time ‘working’ in The Saplings green grocer’s shop. They have used real fruit and vegetables to sell to their friends, using their mathematical skills to count, weigh and sort the money and endless language skills. This activity extended with the fruit being cut up and explored using our senses. A lovely experience for the children the photos can be found on our Facebook page: The Saplings Martlesham Heath

The annual subscription is £40 which is due on March 31. Visitors are always welcome at £5 per meeting. For further details please contact Delcie Corbett: 01473 623371 / gil.corbett@btinternet.com

The holiday club is available for booking with some exciting autumn activities.

Prices are from £12.55 and we also have limited spaces available in the term.

Please call 01473 614753 to come and see us.

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SCHOOLS / SPORT MARTLESHAM & KESGRAVE PLAYSCHOOLS

KESGRAVE TENNIS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018

At Kesgrave Playschool we have been loving the outdoor explorer sessions.

These nature-based sessions allow children to develop a sense of their local environment, promote overall well-being and encourage natural curiosity, risk assessment and independence. Some of the activities the children have taken part in are: senses nature walks, mud kitchen sessions, making faces using natural objects in the woods and environment colour hunts. We have also been promoting British values through introducing a daily choice.

Children now vote in order to make important decisions such as which story we read, what fruit/veg we have for snack, or if we sing or dance at end of session. It’s been a great talking point for the children and staff. It not only allows children to feel respected and listened to, but also helps develop a tolerance for others with differing thoughts or feelings.

Jason Dove and Matt Johnson vied for the men’s singles title, but after a gladiatorial battle Matt retained his title after losing the first set, Jason leaving the court at the end in search of an ice bath! The junior final was contested

by Jasper Mardell and Daniel Roberts. At first it looked as if the David and Goliath story was to be played out on court. Smaller in stature but big on placement, Jasper dominated the first few games. Daniel then found his form and his powerful serving and penetrating forehands gradually dominated as he went on to win comfortably.

At Martlesham everyone is getting involved with our new themes. We have a new theme in our role play area each week with new and exciting activities for the children to explore. We have now spent the rest of our Tesco money and bought a new playhouse for the garden. The children have been exploring the environment with the little explorers club, making natural crowns, collecting leaves and doing rubbings.

We still have some spaces left for this and future terms at both playschools and we welcome you to come and look round. Our dedicated teams ensure that your child will have excellent opportunities to learn and grow with us.

Call us at Kesgrave Playschool on 07746 907060 to arrange a visit or visit our Facebook page – martleshamandkesgraveplayschools.

At Martlesham we offer all year round places; call us on 01473 625986 or visit our Facebook page – martleshamplayschool – for more information. www.mandkplayschools.co.uk

KESGRAVE CRICKET CLUB Double League Champions!

What a season 2018 has been! Without doubt, the best ever season for the club. Our 1st XI secured the Two Counties Division 3 title, their third successive league win, and our 2nd XI won the Division 9 East title. So next year we will be seeing a very high standard of cricket being played at the Kesgrave Community Centre.

Off the field, we secured over £40,000 in funding to build our new outdoor net facility and new bar. The club owes a great deal to their hard-working committee members, coaches, groundsmen, tea ladies and volunteers who have worked so hard this year to make this happen. We look forward to another successful season next year. The club is always on the lookout for new players and volunteers, particularly if you live in and around Kesgrave, so if you are interested please contact us through our website. Our senior presentation evening will take place in the club pavilion on Friday, November 9 at 7.30pm.

Notable batting achievements include: Sam Dixey (55) and Ryan Hoyle (33 no) v Nacton; Matt Oliver (33) and Paul Budd (28) v Haverhill; Paul Kendrick (108), Nathan Young (67 no) and Akhil Gogna (54) v Mistley; Matt Oliver (76) and Ben Colver (37) v Abberton; Nick Godward (85) and Ben Colver (33) v Brockley; Akhil Gogna (103), Sam Dixey (82) and Kieran Perez, (40) v Yoxford; Matt Oliver (49) and Mike Worne (40) v Bury St. Edmunds; Nick Godward (105 no) and Sam Colver (33) v Easton; Sam Colver (55) and Paul Kendrick (30) v Tuddenham.

Notable bowling performances last month include: Shah Jahangir (4-22) v Nacton; Sam Colver (3-22 v Haverhill; Ben Garnham (3-29) v Abberton; Ben Howard (3-14) and Mike Worne (3-34) v Brockley; Shah Jahangir (3-24) v Yoxford; Mike Worne (5-22) and Sanjay Patel (4-39) v Bury St. Edmunds and Mike Worne (4-17) v Easton.

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In the Plate Men’s Singles final on the adjacent court, Ashley Jordan found his younger, very talented opponent Mark Smee giving him no easy points and a good run-around. Similarly Debbie Hammond found her young opponent Amber Harding more experienced in singles play, but the score in the Plate Ladies Singles final didn’t reflect the dual of the match.

In the Plate Junior Singles final Bart Lewandowski and Joel Thomson showed great enthusiasm. Strong groundstrokes and serving from Bart, along with more experience, gave him the edge and he came through comfortably in the end despite Joel’s continuous scampering and effort. Mark Smee partnered Paul Mickelsen in the Plate Men’s Doubles final and secured a second dominant win. Peter Howard and Graham Buddle tried many ways to foil the solid pair over the net, but the combination of Paul’s ‘lefty’ jinks and Mark’s all round quality play was too strong on the day.

It was great to see Jan Hazell and Judith Emerson competing in the Plate Ladies Doubles final as both are keen non-team players whose love of the game is infectious. They were up against two young pretenders, and current team players, Amber Harding and Katherine Midwinter. While Amber and Katherine won the match, Jan and Judith shared the plaudits of the spectators and will hopefully be part of next year’s championships along with many other non-team players.

Proving to be the longest match of the day was the ladies doubles between Annie Brown and Léa Denley and Alison Leech and Debbie Hammond. The players gave their all and the result was in doubt to the end. Winning in three sets Annie and Léa won their first title together having contested the singles earlier in the week. In the ladies singles final, Léa had beaten Annie playing more deftly and with more attack.

Debbie Hammond was soon back on court with Steve Pilcher in the Plate Mixed Doubles playing against another three match player, Mark Smee, and his partner Katherine Midwinter. Mark continued his rich seam of form and despite strong resistance from Debbie and Steve he and Katherine managed to overcome the experience and quality court craft they faced. In the mixed doubles final, Léa Denley and Ben Coupe fought hard against seasoned doubles partners Alison Leech and Jason Dove who retained their title.

Winners of the keenly contested speed serve competition: Men: Matthew Johnson 109 mph Ladies: Katherine Midwinter 70 mph Juniors: Jasper Mardell 53 mph The club is very grateful to Sportsmedeast, Kesgrave Tesco, Tonic Hairdressers, Little Luxuries, House of Hair, Mickelsen’s Butchers, Williams Stores Grundisburgh, Milsoms and many generous members who helped raise £145.50 for the trophy fund.

CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS Men’s Singles: Matt Johnson bt Jason Dove 3-6 6-2 6-3 Ladies Singles: Léa Denley bt Annie Brown 6-4 6-3 Plate Men’s Singles: Mark Smee bt Ashley Jordan 6-2 6-0 Plate Ladies Singles: Amber Harding bt Debbie Hammond 6-3 6-0 Plate Men’s Doubles: Mark Smee/Paul Mickelsen bt Graham Buddle/Peter Howard 6-0 6-0 Ladies Doubles: Annie Brown & Léa Denley bt Alison Leech & Debbie Hammond 7-5 4-6 6-4 Plate Ladies Doubles: Amber Harding/Katherine Midwinter bt Jan Hazell/ Judith Emerson 6-0 6-1 Mixed Doubles: Alison Leech/Jason Dove bt Léa Denley/Ben Coupe 6-3 6-3 Plate Mixed Doubles: Katherine Midwinter/Mark Smee bt Debbie Hammond/Steve Pilcher 7-6 6-3 Junior Singles: Daniel Roberts bt Jasper Mardell 8-3 (best of 11 games) Plate Junior Singles: Bart Lewandowski bt Joel Thomson 6-2 (1 set)

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CHURCH NEWS ALL SAINTS CHURCH Remembrance is a special word in the Bible. In Luke’s Gospel we read of Jesus sharing the first Communion Service with his disciples like this: And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”

In essence the word means to make real in the here and now, the there and then. In other words, Christians believe that when they take communion Jesus is as truly with them as he was at The Last Supper.

What of our use of the word today? This year Remembrance Sunday falls exactly on the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Consequently, I believe, we need as a community to making a special effort to mark it. Elsewhere in this edition you’ll find details of the town council events taking place (see page 4).

As a church we are hosting a special exhibition on November 10 (see page 3) and on Remembrance Day itself there will be three morning services. At 10am there are two choices – the normal All-Age Parade Service in the church and a special, more reflective service in the hall based around First World War poetry and traditional hymns.

Then at 11.15am there will be another Parade Service. All three services will allow us to gather at the War Memorial for that most sacred of moments – the two minutes silence at 11am. Please join us and work with us to make real in the here and now the peace that countless sacrifices a hundred years ago made real in the there and then.

Silver Café Later on November 11 (and finishing in good time for the Beacon celebrations) we will be holding a Silver Café from 4-5.30pm, followed with singing our favourite hymns (voting slips in church until November 4). The service will replace our normal 6.30pm Communion.

All ages welcome.

Silver Games and Silver Screen The former will take place on November 5 and the latter on November 19 where we will be showing the film Field of Dreams, a movie with no guns, violence, gangsters, no gratuitous sex, just down-to-earth good people, and a good message. What a gem.

Farmhouse Service Sunday, November 18 at 10.30am, a service with the opportunity to remember and commemorate loved ones. All welcome.

Our basic pattern is that every Sunday we have services at 8.30am (BCP Communion), 10am (Modern yet traditional service with All-Age alternative) and 6.30pm (Evensong). There isn’t enough space to mention our myriad of tweaks and alternatives, but please visit www. askegrave.org.uk or email Charlotte to receive our fortnightly notices: cha.markham@btinternet.com

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Declaring God’s Way - Sharing His Love How time flies! Here we are, into November and thinking about Christmas already. We have had a busy time at RBC once the summer months were over, starting with our Harvest Festival Service which went very well, with lots of produce on display. All the items were then sent to FIND (Families in Need), a Christian charity which helps those families in Ipswich who are less fortunate and need that extra bit of help.

Once again this year we are taking part in the Cry in the Dark! Christmas Shoebox Appeal. This is where we can help to make Christmas really special for a child or young adult in Romania who may otherwise not get a special present this Christmas. We hope to have a good number of boxes again this year. Last year we sent 100 boxes from our church.

OUR USUAL SERVICES Sunday 10.45am and 6.30pm Monday 6.15-7.30pm: FFaF Children’s Club for School Years 2-6 Wednesday 2.30pm: Friendship Hour (second Wednesday) 2pm: Rag Tag Club (first Wednesday)

To find out more please ring Myrna: 01473 728361 7pm: Art & Craft Group Thursday 12.30pm: Luncheon Club Saturday 10.30am-noon: Meeting Point Coffee Morning (fourth Saturday) ADVANCE NOTICE OF CHRISTMAS SERVICES Sunday, December 16 10.45am: Morning Worship 4.30pm: Tea 5.30pm: Family Service Sunday, December 23 10.45am: Morning Worship 5.30pm: Carols by Candlelight – earlier time to encourage families to attend Monday, December 24, 6pm: Carols by the Pond Followed by hot drinks and mince pies Tuesday, December 25, 10.45am: Family Worship Sunday, December 30, 10.45am: Morning Worship (no evening service) We look forward to welcoming you to all or some of these services. As we celebrate Christmas in our different ways, we remember that we are celebrating God sending his son into the world.

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