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NEWS PIPE ORGAN RESTORATION The church organ at St Mary’s was built in 1908 and installed here in our church (coming from Wrexham) in 1974. Due to its great age the organ is in need of restoration. Those of you who have visited St Mary’s will know what a beautiful church we have. The organ is such an important part of our many services and celebrations and our accomplished team of organists are looking forward to the organ being restored in the new year.

If we wish to continue to have an organ played in our services, weddings, baptisms and funerals, we need to raise in excess of £30,000. We are planning to start the work in January 2019 and have it completed by Easter 2019.

We have a number of fundraising events being held with the major one being an Auction of Promises at Martlesham Community Hall on Friday, November 16 at 7pm. Tickets (£5) are available from 01394 383648 or 01394 387049 and include a first drink, snacks and the auction catalogue. Licensed bar available and there will also be a live band playing.

MARTLESHAM HEATH REMEMBRANCE SERVICE Sunday, November 11, 3pm A Special Commemoration: 100 years since the guns of the Great War fell silent Go to Barrack Square (near BT Adastral Park main entrance) IP5 3RF Free parking nearby

1st MARTLESHAM SCOUT POST 2018 I can’t believe that the 2018 Scout Post is almost upon us. As usual there will be post boxes throughout the village though, at time of writing, I cannot confirm where these will be so watch out for the magazine in December which will have all the details.

The boxes go out on November 25 and the closing date is December 11.

The price this year is 25p per card. As last year, please put your money in a separate envelope within your card pack and please include your contact details in case I need to return any cards that I cannot send.

The delivery area is IP1-IP5 including Kesgrave and Martlesham village.

I can also take cards for the following locations: Bramford, Claydon, Barham, Great and Little Blakenham, Henley, Tuddenham, Westerfield, Sproughton, Grundisburgh, Playford, Culpho, Great and Little Bealings, Felixstowe, Trimley St Mary and Trimley St Martin and Kirton.

Thanks in advance for your support as all the money raised is kept and used by the Scout groups involved.

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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!

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 which 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.

Rather appropriately the final round of questions was all about elephants!

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NEWS MARTLESHAM VILLAGE FETE

PARISH COUNCIL CALLS FOR VOTES Martlesham Parish Council is bidding to bag a massive cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help Scheme, and we need your help!

We are one of three groups in this region that have been shortlisted to receive a cash award and shoppers are being invited to vote for who they think should take away the top grant.

One of the great success stories of the fete was the contribution made by the Kesgrave Army Cadets to the smooth running of the event In recognition of this the parish council expressed thanks by the award of a Certificate of Appreciation and a contribution towards the cadet funds. The presentation took place on Monday, September 24.

The aim of our project is to erect three information boards on Martlesham Common (a recently designated Local Nature Reserve), informing visitors about the valuable heathland habitat. In doing so, we hope to encourage understanding and respect for the site so that all can enjoy it for years to come, while protecting the natural wildlife.

Making the presentation, the parish council chairman Mike Irwin expressed thanks and passed on the widely held view that the day could not have been managed without the cadets’ contribution towards managing the traffic and car parking, assisting the stall holders and being a reliable source of advice and guidance to all who attended. He concluded by saying that while many older people tend to grumble about the younger generation, the example of the young men and women in the cadets was reassuring for the future

Increased pressure from the recent housing development on the site’s northern border and the growth of the nearby retail park is taking its toll on the area. This will be exacerbated by the development of 2,000 homes at Adastral Park over the next decade.

Sergeant Instructor Kieran Garrod, the Detachment Commander Kesgrave Parachute Detachment, who received the certificate on behalf of the cadets thanked the parish council and said that participating in community service was a key feature of the work of the cadets.

New unplanned paths created by more people walking across the site have fragmented this small site, and dog faeces and litter are an increasing problem. The boards will raise the profile of the site, highlighting its rare habitats and species including the Silver Studded Blue butterfly, its management and history.

The new signs will help develop the site’s identity as currently there is no signage indicating its wildlife value.

Wally Welch, chairman of the Martlesham Common Working Group, said: “Our aim is to spread the word about the rare and wonderful wildlife and the fascinating history of this Local Nature Reserve to the many visitors. We aim to enhance it as an open space to enjoy, as well as protecting it for future generations.”

Voting opens in November and continues throughout December.

Please cast your vote for ‘3 Martlesham Common Display Panels’ using the token provided at the check-out each time you shop.

MARTLESHAM HEATH HOUSEHOLDERS A big thank you to all residents who have already paid their maintenance fees for this year. For those who haven’t had chance to pay, this is a gentle reminder that this needs to be paid as soon as practically possible. The collection of the maintenance fee is vital for MHHL to run as a voluntary organisation and for the high standard of maintenance on Martlesham Heath to continue year on year.

There have been several reports of cars, vans and contractor vehicles using and accessing MHHL land for parking or while they are carrying out work. This is a reminder as per Article 10 of the Restrictive Covenants that no vehicles should be parking or accessing grass verges on MHHL land or indeed that of the local council. We appreciate that in some circumstances that this isn’t always possible; in these cases please contact us in advance to discuss what is required.

We are in the process of replacing some of the trees on Eagle Way that in recent years have fallen foul to some unwanted attention. As a positive step to maintain the MMHL policy of replacing trees, we will be implementing a rolling programme of planting new trees during the up and coming months.

FLU CLINICS AT MARTLESHAM SURGERY Many patients of Martlesham Surgery attended the flu clinics during October.

At the time of writing, the clinic for over-65s has just taken place but unfortunately, not everyone who turned up could get the vaccination on the day. This was because the vaccine is being delivered to surgeries in several consignments and the number of patients who attended exceeded the number of vaccines delivered in the first batch. However, more will become available during November; please look out for the next clinic date at the surgery, on the website or via text message (for those who have registered their mobile phone number).

Both nurses worked flat out to administer the first 600 vaccines as quickly as possible. Clearly the lack of space for the large number of patients to wait inside would have been a concern if the weather had been bad, so we will be discussing how to make this a better experience for patients next year.

We have already discussed moving the clinic to a neighbouring venue, but there are good medical reasons for holding the clinic at the surgery. The Practice & Patient Group (PPG) will explore other options for managing the flow better.

Patient members of the PPG were there to hand out documentation, including our own flyer as we really need more members. There are only four of us at present and we could do more with a few extra members. If you are interested in finding out more, please leave your contact details with the surgery (marked ‘For Martlesham PPG’) or email: MartPPG@gmx.com

A DISNEY SONG BOOK Felixstowe Musical Theatre (FMT) are performing A Disney Song Book at Trimley Memorial Hall, Trimley St Martin on November 16 and 17 at 7.30pm with an afternoon matinee at 2.30pm on Saturday 17.

The show is being staged by a cast of mainly adults with some children. It’s a stand and sing your way through Disney show, and who doesn’t like singing some of those classic numbers?

Contact: 01473 612207 / mhh@martlesham.org.uk

The show contains lots of those wonderful Disney songs we all know and enjoy. FMT might surprise you with a few numbers that are not so familiar, but after watching the show these songs might well become a new favourite!

It does include songs from Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Cinderella, Jungle Book, Moana, Frozen and The Little Mermaid to name but a few! So whether you are young or old come along and sing-a-long with us and enjoy these fabulous musical tunes.

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For tickets (£8.50) please ring 01394 273274 or 07881 820923.

We are now into the stormy weather season and want remind residents to always act cautiously when accessing the woodland areas during adverse weather conditions. We also ask that residents always report any wind damage that may have occurred during stormy weather.

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NEWS MARTLESHAM PARISH COUNCIL Temporary Closure of the Harry Higgins Play Area We anticipate that the play area will be closed for two weeks commencing November 5 in order to carry out extensive repair work to the safety surfacing and replace the climbing net on the multi-play activity, which was vandalised earlier this year. We apologise for any inconvenience.

New Parish Councillor We are very pleased to welcome Michael Calver to our team of councillors.

Michael has lived in the parish for over 20 years and is keen to represent the interests of parishioners. He was appointed by co-option at the full council meeting on October 3.

Parish Council Vacancy We still have one casual vacancy for a councillor. Please join our council to help us look after our land and assets, improve facilities, engage with other authorities on planning and highways matters and decide how the precept (parish council tax) will be spent. Training is available, costs covered by us, and our experienced councillors are also happy to mentor. Councillors cannot be paid and do not receive any allowances, but they may claim reasonable expenses. Our website is a good place to find out what we do.

The term of office for current councillors ends next May 2019 when an election will take place on Thursday, May 2. Therefore it is likely that the last time that the council will consider co-option before these elections is at the full council meeting on Wednesday, November 7 at 7.30pm in the Parish Room, Felixstowe Road IP12 4PB. There is no full council meeting in December. Please contact the parish clerk for further information or an informal chat.

Martlesham Common Local Nature Reserve You will see elsewhere in the newsletter an article on Tesco Bags of Help and read about our initiatives to protect the wildlife on The Common and to make it an open space which can be enjoyed more by all. Display boards are one part of our project, but we also plan to install framed entrances. The new entrances will define the recently designated Local Nature Reserve and help manage access across the site which has increased with the completion of Mill Heath. The 10 entrances will be made up of post and rail fencing either side of a gap (a rustic version of the fencing sometimes seen at the entrance to villages), maintaining easy access for pedestrians, those with buggies, etc. The project which includes signs for the site will be undertaken by the Greenways Project. We are very pleased to announce that County Councillor Patricia O’Brien is supporting this project with £1,200 of funding from her locality budget. We also have plans to improve the paths.

Potential sale and redevelopment of Police Headquarters (HQ) Following a public exhibition in June at Martlesham Heath Pavilion, Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) Tim Passmore is continuing to consider the

potential sale of the site for housing. In October the council was invited to a feedback meeting on the results of the consultation. The key themes identified by respondents to the consultation were: traffic, highways and access, local infrastructure capacity, level of development in the area, wildlife/environment, project economics, neighbour/community amenity, ideas for the site – other options and impact on police services/police staff.

Please see the PCC website for up-to-date information and next steps for developing their plans further: www.suffolk-pcc.gov.uk The parish council sent a letter of objection to the PCC in July opposing development for housing on a number of grounds. The primary objection is that this is not land allocated for housing in the Martlesham Neighbourhood Plan or the Suffolk Coastal Local Plan for good reasons.

Sports Fund Project (Money to Play With) – Trim Trail Update Following meetings in October with providers of exercise stations, we are now reviewing their quotes and recommendations. Information on this exciting project will be updated on our website.

Retail Park Developments You may have noticed work commencing to clear the land near the BT roundabout. This is preparation for the ALDI store which received planning permission earlier this year.

Brightwell Lakes Development Further plans have been posted on the Suffolk Coastal District Council (SCDC) website – www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk – including a new design for the entrance.

SCDC is likely to consider these at its planning committee’s meeting on October 18. Work is now unlikely to start before early next year.

FORTHCOMING MEETINGS Wednesday, November 7: Parish Council Wednesday, November 14: Recreation & Amenities Committee Please note that our full council meeting in December is replaced by: Wednesday, December 5: Finance & General Purposes Committee All meetings start at 7.30pm in the Parish Room on Felixstowe Road and are open to the public who are welcome to ask questions or make comments to the council during the adjournment.

Contacting the council Clerk to Martlesham Parish Council, Parish Room, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham, Woodbridge IP12 4PB / 01473 612632 / clerk@martleshamcouncil.org.uk For latest news and events visit: www.martlesham.onesuffolk.net Parish Office opening times: 9am-noon, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, but please book an appointment in advance.

MARTLESHAM BRASS 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.

WOODBRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, November 10 and 24, 9am-12.30pm at Woodbridge Community Hall We are a small, local, independent market with up to 14 stalls and a friendly cafe. We sell the best of seasonal and handmade food, cooked in small quantities by people who really care about what they do. Our regular stalls sell vegetables, fruit, cakes, doughnuts, fudge, chocolate truffles, jams, preserves, bread, coffee, quiches, cheese biscuits, goat’s cheese, game pies and free range chicken.

For more information, contact us at: woodbridgefarmersmarket@gmail.com

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

We would love to hear from new players, young and old, with or without experience. If you would like to join us, or if you already play or have previously played a brass instrument and would like to come along and meet us, please contact Liz Howard: e_m_howard@talk21.com / 01473 625617 www.martleshambrass.co.uk

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OUT & ABOUT AN EVENING OF MUSIC WITH STRICTLYCELLI The Ipswich & District Branch of Prison Fellowship present An Evening of Music with StrictlyCelli and Tenor Ian France Saturday, November 3 at 7.30pm St. Michael’s Church, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL Entrance Free Refreshments during the interval Retiring collection for Angel Tree “Giving prisoners the opportunity to send a Christmas present to their children”

SUFFOLK BOOK LEAGUE Suffolk Book League welcomes Iestyn Edwards, stage and TV writer/performer, published poet and journalist who headlines at the Barbican, Royal Opera House Clore Studio, Café de Paris, the Hippodrome Leicester Square and more as Madame Galina. He was twice runner-up in the London Cabaret Awards Best Speciality and Best Alternative Act categories. He tours internationally with My Tutu’s Gone AWOL! and his-prize winning autobiographical play The Ballad of the Pant Shaking Belter.

Iestyn joins us at Ipswich Institute Reading Room, 15 Tavern Street, Ipswich IP1 3AA on Thursday, November 8. Doors open at 7pm, and the event starts at 7.30pm. Suffolk Book League members £4, non-members £8, students free with ID.

DANCE FOLKUS HIT A TON A hundred people of all ages attended our October dance in Woodbridge Community Hall. The crowd danced to Lowestoft band Skiphire and in the interval were entertained by the East Suffolk Morris Men. Building on this success, our next dance on Friday, November 2 will feature the Dance Folkus CAY band led by Harbour Lights. Our caller will be Norfolk based Jill Parson. She has called for us before and has a range of fun and occasionally tricky dances. Come and dance or even play along with the band.

We have a wonderful song spot from The Columbines. They were formed in 2015 and are a female folk and Americana trio specialising in original songs and their own arrangements of traditional folk songs. They are recognised for their striking use of close harmony singing, often a cappella, and their diverse range of instruments such as cello, Irish bouzouki, classical and steel string guitar and percussion. They have performed at many folk clubs and also at FolkEast. Don’t miss this taster song spot.

New dancers wanting to attend can book discounted tickets by emailing Dancefolkus@aol.com (no payment in advance), or you can simply come along on the night (£7). Entry for students or children is £3 at the door.

Telephone Rob on 01473 610951 if you need further information. Visitors to Woodbridge and new first-time dancers are always very welcome to attend our dances at Woodbridge Community Hall, starting at 7.30pm.

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To avoid disappointment on the door seats can be reserved by emailing: tickets@sbl.org.uk

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.

Cash payment is required on arrival and tickets for reserved seats must be collected by 7.15pm. Pop-up bookshop courtesy of Woodbridge Emporium.

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

Admission is £2.50 and meetings are open to all.

MARTLESHAM HEATH AVIATION SOCIETY 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.

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

You can join the society on the night.

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.

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?

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.

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

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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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OUT & ABOUT KESGRAVE LIBRARY

DEBEN ROTARY HITS THE RIGHT NOTES

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.

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.

The Rotary Club of Woodbridge Deben held their Annual Charity Busk in the Thoroughfare on Saturday, September 22.

The usual performers, plus new member Ian Wright on percussion, played from 10am to 3.30pm. Despite indifferent weather and smaller than usual numbers of people, £392 was collected, which will go towards the club’s support for a range of local, national and international charities. Once again our thanks go to the people of Woodbridge for their generosity.

We will be holding our annual carol concert, featuring Martlesham Brass Band and Woodbridge School Chamber Choir, on Thursday December 6 at Woodbridge School. Tickets are £10 to include a light supper. For further information about this event please contact Rotarian Martin Kenyon: 01394 386933

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.

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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.

Invite you to join them for Homemade Soup and fresh bread rolls from Duncan’s In St Michael’s Church Centre after Carols in the Square with Martlesham Brass

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

Wednesday, December 19, 7pm All profits will be split between unit funds and a charity of the rangers’ choice

CRAFTERS UNLIMITED A craft club for people who like to try different crafts in a light hearted atmosphere with refreshments, we meet on the fourth Thursday of each month in Rushmere Village Hall from 7.30-10pm (no meeting in December).

Thursday, November 22: Christmas Meeting/ Wine Glass Snow Globe There are always other projects available with assistance from the committee and other club members.New members are always welcome. For more details contact Emma: 01787 373850

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.

For information contact Howard (01473 274300) or visit: www.suffolkfhs.org.uk

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OUT & ABOUT ORWELL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY On Wednesday, November 7, Dr Claire Walsh will present a talk entitled Tamara de Lempicka – Mistress of Art Deco.

Tamara de Lempicka dazzled Paris artistic circles in the 1920s and 30s and seduced with her stylish portraits. These heady years saw her immortalise the atmosphere of wealth and decadence of Paris.

Other painters oscillated between Cubism and Fauvism, but de Lempicka was one of the few to be able to embody the decorative style of Art Deco in her paintings. Stunningly beautiful, she engaged in the world of fashion and photography, as well as presenting herself as the quintessential modern, independent young woman.

She was glamorous and notorious, but her extraordinary talent confirmed her reputation as one of the most iconic painters of her generation.

Bread and Circuses is the title of our talk on Wednesday, December 5 and will be given by Libby Horner, a freelance art historian, curator, film producer, lecturer and writer.

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

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

WOODBRIDGE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB No Martlesham Heath 10K this year The Martlesham Heath 10k and the fun run have been highlights in the Heath’s autumn calendar since the 1980s but this year, the restriction placed on runner numbers, renders the event uneconomic to run.

Over the years many families living on the Heath have taken part in the event with keen runners tackling the 10k and families, of all ages, enjoying the fun run. The races were the brain child of Les Hutchinson MBE, an erstwhile prominent Heath resident who teamed-up with Woodbridge and District Lions to deliver the annual event.

The popularity of the races soon made it the biggest fundraiser for the Lions Club which, over the years, has redirected the money raised back into the local community to help those in need. Individuals, families and groups have been helped from the Martlesham Scout Group and Cricket Club, to young adults undertaking voluntary work overseas and older residents who have been received a food hamper to brighten up their Christmas. The absence of the races this year means the Lions’ ability to support those in need in the community will be severely curtailed.

The races have done much to raise the profile of the Martlesham Heath Village and for just five hours, once a year, the Heath bustles with the excitement of high-class athletics. All activities from car parking to race marshalling and rubbish collection are carefully managed and by 1pm on the race day the Heath is once again returned to its quiet splendour.

When viewed against other events held in the village, such as Music on the Green, the Martlesham 10k is considerably less intrusive by noise, numbers of people and cars and so it is unclear why Martlesham Heath Householders Ltd have place a restriction on the size of the event this year and have rendered it uneconomic to run.

It’s a great pity as it is not only one of the best run races in the county but, perhaps more importantly, so many people in need help in the local community are supported by the money raised.

It is hoped that a way forward can be found so that the event can return to the calendar in 2019.

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THE COMPANY OF FOUR PRESENTS A CHRISTMAS TALE Set in 1955, Jack Frost is the grumpy landlord who hates Christmas. His housekeeper Annabelle wants a day off for Christmas to spend with her family, much to the annoyance of Frost. He grants the day off, but tells her to stay late to work the extra hours she would miss on Christmas Day. That night, Frost is visited by a ghostly apparition of his late wife Mary. She scares Frost into seeing three visions: His past – taking him back to Victorian London where we get an insight into his miserable childhood and how he has become the man he is today.

His present – where we see the family life he is missing, whereby a row 10 years previous with his only relation, his nephew, caused great upset in the family. We also see his hard working housekeeper Annabelle and how she is suffering from missing her children’s big concert.

The future – showing how life has changed and how the people of London celebrate Christmas in 2018.

The apparitions make Frost realise what he’s been missing. The morning of Christmas Day, Frost runs out in the street, wishing people a Merry Christmas and giving money to the poor. He reconciles with his nephew and family. He gives Annabelle the rest of the week off to celebrate Christmas and Frost finds a new love for the festive season, singing and dancing!

Filled with songs suitable for all generations, from Victorian London to the hits of Christmas today, suitable for ages three to 93!

A Christmas Tale runs from Tuesday 4 to Friday 7 December at Seckford Theatre in Woodbridge. Tickets – £15, concessions £13.50, Under 16 £10, Family (2+2) £45 – are available from The New Wolsey Theatre Box Office 01473 295900 or online at: www.cof4.co.uk

INNER WHEEL CLUB OF WOODBRIDGE To mark World Day of Peace on September 21, we planted a Peace Rose in Woodbridge Memorial Garden. This was organised with the assistance of Town Clerk Kate Lacey, who also joined us for the ceremony.

Following the planting, a successful coffee morning was held at the home of member Mary Walker, raising £75 for the club’s charity fund.

At our October meeting, we were joined by Julie Button of Woodbridge Emporium who entertained us with her talk about tea – including a teatasting. Having learnt about the plastic used in teabags, many of us are now planning to use loose-leaf tea in future.

Some of our members also enjoy walks (with or without dogs) on Sutton Heath led by our president Pat Clark and followed by a warming cup of coffee!

Our next meeting is on November 1 when Sheila Harrison will be telling us about the life of a Norfolk parson.

WOOLLY WONDERS Many thanks to all those who supported recent fundraising events for Macmillan. We managed to raise £161.79 in donations.

You can find us knitting in The Runway Café every Thursday from 10am-noon.

GIRLGUIDING MARTLESHAM Currently we have one Rainbow Unit (ages 5-7), four Brownie Packs (ages 7-10), two Guide Companies (ages 10-14) and one Ranger Unit (ages 1418) meeting around the parish. If you are interested in joining as a member or helping as a volunteer, contact chris.s.cooper@btinternet.com (Martlesham) or visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested (HQ). Come join the fun and start your Guiding adventure today!

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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.

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?”!

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

YOUR LOCAL COUNTRY MARKET 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 (gluten-free 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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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 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. For information contact Di Chilver: 01473 611415

BRIDGE – A GAME FOR ALL AGES 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?

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

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PORTAL WOODLANDS CONSERVATION GROUP Picture: By S Corley

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, join our members’ Facebook Group by messaging Duncan Sweeting or contact us at: 01473 612632 / pwcg.martlesham@gmail.com / www.pwcg.onesuffolk.net

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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).

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

01473 422145 / www.idhts.co.uk

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.

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.

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

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OUT & ABOUT TUNES FOR TRIPS IN AID OF AFIA Did you manage to get away from it all this summer?

SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS FLORAL DEMONSTRATION

Maybe you enjoyed a traditional fortnight’s holiday with the family, or perhaps you spent days out exploring the beautiful East Anglian coast. However you spent your time, I hope you returned refreshed.

Deben Flower Club will be holding its Christmas Floral Demonstration on Tuesday, November 13 at 7.30pm in Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton IP10 0PU.

For many people holidays and days out are a mere dream, but the Mothers’ Union charity AFIA (Away From It All) is able to provide breaks, days out and activities for disadvantaged and vulnerable families. The costs are met in various ways – from Mothers’ Union branches, fundraising events and grants from local agencies.

Robin White, a very popular demonstrator from Faversham in Kent, will be putting us in the festive mood with a demonstration entitled All Wrapped up for Christmas.

On Saturday, November 17 members of Trianon Music Group will be performing at St Andrew’s Church in Rushmere and the proceeds will go to AFIA. The concert will feature singers and brass players from the group performing a selection of light classical and popular music.

Visitors are assured of a warm welcome; entry £5. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available after the demonstration and all Robin’s floral designs will be raffled at the end of the evening.

For further information please contact: 01394 411422 / wa@sandlings.co.uk

Tickets are £7.50 and are available from Music World in Ipswich or Mary Odam: 01473 614456 / tickets@odam.org Next year they will be celebrating their 60th anniversary so please look out for details of the 2019 season.

Please come and support both the performers and AFIA. I hope you return home refreshed!

EAST SUFFOLK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION If you are a member of or a volunteer for the National Trust, we invite you to get more out of your membership by joining our association where a warm welcome awaits you. We meet at Ropes Hall War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave IP5 1JF. The start time is 7.15pm.

Our next meeting is on November 27 when Hugh Belsey will talk about his work in cataloguing the works of Thomas Gainsborough. Hugh is a renowned art historian, being an expert on Fiona Bruce’s television programme Fake or Fortune. He has spent the last 14 years researching Gainsborough’s work, contacting owners, tracking down and researching paintings. This has taken him all over the world and in his talk Hugh will tell us about this challenging project.

There is no meeting in December so the next one is on January 15 when Mark Mitchels will be talking about the River Deben.

Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome, entrance fee £3 each. National Trust members/volunteers can join us for £8 a year (£12 a couple at same address). We publish three newsletters a year for members and enjoy interesting day outings and other events.

For more information, including details of future events and outings, contact our membership secretary – membershipesnta@gmail.com / 01473 723761 – or visit: www.membershipesnta.btck.co.uk

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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

BIRCHWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL PTFA QUIZ NIGHT Birchwood PTFA have organised an exciting quiz night to be held on Friday, November 16 at Birchwood Primary School, Valiant Road, Martlesham Heath IP5 3SP. The fun will start at 7pm with the opportunity to buy charity raffle tickets.

The quiz will begin at 7.30pm. The quiz fee is £5 per person and teams can have up to six players. Please bring your own drinks, nibbles (no nuts please) and expert brains!

This event has been specifically organised to raise funds for new school reading books to enhance our pupils learning.

Please email Teresa at ptfa@birchwood.suffolk.sch.uk to book a table and purchase tickets in advance of the event. Donations for the raffle welcome.

IPSWICH PHILATELIC SOCIETY On November 21 Christen Finn will display her collection of GB Second World War Miscellany. I don’t have details of the content, but I’m sure it will be very interesting and I guess forgeries will be involved somewhere. This meeting is at Cedarwood Primary School, Wilkinson Drive, Kesgrave at 7.30pm.

On December 5 we have our first afternoon meeting at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Hall IP5 1JF at 1.30pm. We have a dealer coming, Sarah Brooks, who will talk and sell material to us. A chance to enhance your collection or grab a Christmas present!

Visitors are welcome and you’ll find more information on our new website: www.ipswichphilatelic.uk For further information contact Mike Smith: 01473 403904 / michaelsmith1949@gmail.com

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SCHOOLS / ON THE GRAPEVINE THE SAPLINGS

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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.

A warm welcome on a cold evening How would you like an evening out every other Thursday, where you can develop your speaking and leadership skills in a friendly supportive environment at an enjoyable meeting? Just the thing to pass those long winter evenings and come away feeling uplifted.

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.

Are you being asked to speak at work meetings, volunteer meetings or at social events? Let us help you build your confidence and ability to tackle different speaking situations. By practising speaking, listening to others speaking and giving or receiving evaluation you develop important communication skills.

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

Does that sound interesting? Then come and join us soon. You’re very welcome as our guest (for free) for a few meetings, to find out if it’s for you. We meet at the Richards Room, Martlesham Community Hall (just behind Tesco, entrance on Felixstowe Road) every other Thursday, from 7-9.30pm. Check the next meeting date by visiting our website and selecting Club Calendar from the menu.

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.

If you want to find out a bit more, please call/leave a message for our vice president membership on 07968 372563. Alternatively get in touch via our website.

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Gorseland School is lucky to have some excellent facilities in the form of a multi-use games area (MUGA), large Astroturf pitch, playground and large indoor hall.

These facilities are available for the benefit of the general public on weekday evenings and throughout school holidays for a very competitive fee. The facilities are currently used for after school clubs, sporting groups, Scout and Guiding groups, fitness classes and other one off events. Weekly, monthly or ad hoc bookings are all welcomed. Parking is available on site.

For further information or to make a booking please contact the school office: 01473 623790 / office@gorseland.net

There’s a new race in the Suffolk sporting calendar that organisers hope will rival other national events, while helping fundraise for one of the counties most cherished charities.

Run or Cycle Events has teamed up with AgeUK Suffolk to create an exciting new mass participation running event for competitive and fun runners where solo runners and teams of two-to-eight people are challenged to cover as much distance as possible in 24 hours. A special Business Team Challenge category aims to encourage businesses to support AgeUK Suffolk’s 70th birthday fundraising appeal.

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.

Greg Cooper from Run or Cycle Events says: “ROC24 – Suffolk 2019 is designed to provide a friendly and inclusive running festival environment for participants of all abilities and will take place within the magnificent grounds of Culford School, Bury St Edmunds, from 1-2 June 2019.

The remaining autumn dates are November 12 and 26 and December 10.

“Registration opened on October 1 and an amazing number of individuals and teams from far and wide have entered already. This is great news for us and our charitable partner AgeUK Suffolk. We have all been affected by the challenges faced by friends and family in later life, and so we are very proud to help support the fabulous services provided by this great charity.”

For information please contact Sonya & Maureen Burrows: 01473 625196

MACMILLAN AFTERNOON TEA WITH FESTIVE FIZZ The recently established East Suffolk Macmillan Cancer Support Fundraising Group warmly invites you to an exciting Christmas social event which offers a glass of festive fizz on arrival, a delicious afternoon tea and activities for a range of interests.

Fanny and Frank, a local independent boutique, will be modelling a selection of their beautifully designed clothes, footwear and accessories, there will be live jazz, a superb raffle, a make-up demonstration as well as a talk about the important work undertaken by Macmillan in the area.

The event takes place at Bredfield Village Hall on Sunday, December 2 between 2 and 4.30pm. Tickets are £15 and available from Elaine: 07708 707384 / elainecpainter@gmail.com

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Jo Reeder, Head of Fundraising & Marketing for Age UK Suffolk, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Run or Cycle Events for their inaugural ROC24 event, which we hope will see people of all ages take part, and help to raise funds for Age UK Suffolk. This event is a great way of getting involved, keeping fit and raising vital funds for a service that is supporting an ageing population. As a charity, we are particularly keen on partnership and team working, and would love to encourage teams of competitors to take part, and choose to support Age UK Suffolk as part of their activity.”

2018 sees the charity celebrate its 70th anniversary and with the launch of a new corporate supporter scheme, Platinum Friends, the charity aims to reach 70 new supporters in the year.

For more information, visit: www.RunOrCycle.co.uk

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ON THE GRAPEVINE CANCER CAMPAIGN IN SUFFOLK celebrates TURNing 20

Chairman Jonny Ripman spoke about how far the charity has come and thanked everybody who has been involved from the beginning and those new to the team. He said: “Present highlights are the education project which continues to show the need for prevention work. The pride in reaching so many people, over 30,000 to date from age four to 84, is a real achievement.”

He continued: “The development of the It’s All About You beauty, wig and wellbeing project has been a step in the right direction. The charity has helped some remarkable women through these workshops, and it makes it an honour to be able to give them a little help at a difficult time in their lives.”

Cancer Campaign in Suffolk built the John Le Vay Cancer Information and Support Centre based at Ipswich Hospital, where their complementary therapy and counselling takes place. They have also taken Caring for Me, a community complementary therapy project established by Corrine Peacock, under their wing in order to offer more free complementary therapy and counselling sessions to those with a cancer diagnosis in a community setting.

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Cancer Campaign in Suffolk has just celebrated its 20-year anniversary of helping the residents of Suffolk before, during and after a cancer diagnosis.

The trustees, the team, complementary therapists and counsellors and others joined together at The Crown in Woodbridge to celebrate the milestone and look back on what the charity has accomplished. It was also a special anniversary for Chief Executive Karen Hare who has been working at the charity for 10 years.

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Pictured (left to right) on the front row: John Button, Patricia Smith, Mary Cronin, Karen Hare, Corrine Peacock, Mark Atkinson and Helen Porter.

Back row: Maggie James, John Matthews, Jonny Ripman, Alice Stebbings, Chris Myhill and Sarah Manton.

Cancer Campaign in Suffolk is a local independent charity with no affiliation to any national charity or organisation. We welcome donations, legacies and fundraising so that together we can make a difference. All funds raised stay in Suffolk to help the local residents. www.ccisuffolk.org

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