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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR I hate winter! There, I’ve said it. I’ve tried to appreciate the positives but I spend every long dark evening longing for spring, which for me starts on February 11. For this reason I love Christmas; it gives us something to look forward to and brings family and friends together with time to relax. Of course it can be an expensive time and requires a huge amount of planning, but somehow it’s always worth it.

So bring it on I say! Let’s embrace this time to relax and to enjoy the company of those we may not see as regularly as we’d like. This year I’m determined to make Auntie Mary smile, even if I have to spend all day working on it.

I’m going to find the perfect non-gift for the impossible aunt who says she doesn’t want or need anything, until she doesn’t get anything of course.

I’m going to make the bread sauce nobody eats just so my brother can’t complain that it’s not the same without it! I’m going to discuss the timings with absolutely everyone so nobody comes to the table saying ‘I wish I’d known we were eating this early as I wouldn’t have had that fifth mince pie for breakfast’. I’m going to serve custard, brandy butter, ice cream and cream with the Christmas pudding so mum, my husband, my brother and my nephew have no cause to complain, and for those who always say ‘I don’t really like Christmas pudding’ I shall be serving chocolate mousse.

My approach to Christmas present shopping has changed over the years.

Where once I might have spent hours online looking for something unusual or quirky, this year I’m focused on finding more thoughtful gifts; this requires a hands-on approach so it’s local shops and markets for me this year. I’m taking the same approach with my son. We’ve been influenced by TV ads for the latest gadgets and plastic monstrosities in the past; recent mistakes include Boom Boom Balloon Game, Chippies Robot Dog, Zoomer Dino Robot Dinosaur and Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage. This year I’m determined to find things I know he will enjoy well into 2019 and I’ll be having a word with Father Christmas too.

I hope this month doesn’t cause unnecessary stress in your home. Please do support local businesses and local markets in the coming weeks and together we can look forward to a Happy New Year.

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Burstall’s part in the National Tribute On Sunday, November 11, the whole nation commemorated the centenary of the end of the First World War, and the day in Burstall went as follows: 10.30am: Remembrance Day Service Burstall Church, beautifully decorated with poppies, was completely full, including relatives of Burstall men who had been killed in the conflict. The two-minute silence was observed at 11am, followed by the playing of The Last Post and a visit to the war graves in the churchyard.

Noon: Buffet Lunch in Burstall Village Hall 6.50pm: T ribute to the Millions read by the chair of Burstall Parish Council 6.55pm: The Last Post 7pm: Lighting of the Beacon 7.05pm: Church Bells – Ringing out for Peace 7.15pm: Back to the village hall for light refreshments and performance of appropriate songs by the wonderful Pop Chorus, a great way to round off what was a truly memorable day.

Grateful thanks are due to: • The weather for being kind to us • So many members of the village who worked really hard to make it such a great day • Everyone who supported the day so wonderfully and donated generously to the officially chosen charities for the Armed Services In 2020 it’ll be the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, so perhaps we can do it all again!

The Photographic Record of Burstall contains photographs of every house in the village and is dedicated to the villagers who died in the First World War. If you would like a copy please email: annfday@gmail.com

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NEWS FIREWORKS night in SPROUGHTON For the second year running we had a dry day for the annual bonfire night. The sun shone on the set-up team and their work was completed in good time and with the forecast dry for the event we hoped for a big crowd, even with the cold temperature predicted. We counted 1,727 people turning-out to enjoy a great evening of family fun which included an enormous bonfire, an excellent BBQ and superb child-friendly fireworks.

So many people contribute to such a safe and well managed event. Our set-up and clear-up team worked from early in the morning until midnight on Saturday but, as it was dry, we were able to get everything put away by lunchtime Saturday. We were very grateful to the head and governors of Sproughton Primary School for granting us permission to use the school playing field and also to the Playing Field Management Committee for car parking (although in the event we didn’t need to use it).

The TA Cadets, ably assisted by Roger, managed to safely park 153 cars.

The collectors at the gates did a brisk trade and, as usual, our hard-working catering team provided an excellent BBQ while enjoying the protection from the elements provided by the three large gazebos – complete with gutters in-between this year in case of a downpour! The St John Ambulance team was again in attendance and fortunately there were no incidents to report.

We must thank Factair for once again generously providing the generator to power the footpath lighting and making some equipment for the event and the Wildman pub for providing the cooked onions.

Date for your diary: Saturday, May 11 The Wheelie Team are now working on the 2019 event. Our format has proved successful so we will continue to have a range of attractions, but aim to add more. For example, how about doing a table top sale and making some money from your unwanted items?

We do need people to help in all sorts of ways, both as participants and volunteers. Please get in touch and register your interest.

CONTACTS Terry on 07733 226898 / wheelieenquiries@btinternet.com if • You are an organisation, individual or trader and would like to run your own stall • You would like to be a Wheelie Sponsor • You would like to join the Wheelie Team as a volunteer • You would like to perform on our stage Andy on 07833 089148 / wheelievehiclebookings@aol.com if • You have a vehicle (or anything with wheels!) you would like to show off All proceeds will go to the maintenance of the village playing field.

Many thanks to all the people who so enthusiastically helped during the day, especially Sally and Rosie who pre-cooked sausages in the Church Hall, Madeline Woolf for kindly feeding the hungry helpers at lunchtime and those who helped in the evening and with the clearing up. Particular thanks go to the Millennium Green Directors for allowing us to use the field, the Woolf family for their help and farm equipment, Ben and Sophie Woolf and Matt for their help building the bonfire, the Cadets for manning the event, Tess, Charlie and Sophie for litter picking the Millennium Green, the school field and the playing field parking area, the washer-uppers at the Church Hall and last, but not least, the Brownies for making the Guy.

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We are delighted to be able to report a grand total of £4,927 raised for the church funds. We were also able to send a donation of £1,000 for the use of the Millennium Green and £153 to the school for use of the school field for car parking.

School bookings for 2019 The Suffolk energy-from-waste facility is taking bookings for the New Year.

Why not book your school in for a visit? Classes of up to 30 students from Key Stage 2 and above are welcome to visit the facility and explore how we make use of Suffolk’s household waste. During the visit, students will be given a tour of the facility and have a chance to explore our specially designed interactive visitor centre.

This event would not be possible without volunteers; from the 65+ helpers through to the Cadets. We are again particularly grateful to Dave Maddams and Steve Palfrey for their help with the organisation and preparation. If you too would be interested in helping at the event or with the organisation, we’d be delighted to hear from you – it really is good fun!

Ralph Earey and Simon Curl, Organisers on behalf of Sproughton PCC Contact: ralphearey@gmail.com

Autumn shutdown Between October 1 and 19 the facility completed its second shutdown for 2018. These planned shutdowns take place twice a year to ensure the facility continues to run efficiently.

During this shutdown, inspections were carried out inside the furnaces, and repairs were carried out within the boiler. A new belt was installed on the conveyor which transports bottom ash from the furnace to the building where it is sorted for recycling.

Visits can be tailored to meet specific requirements to ensure the experience is suitable for students from Key Stage 2 up to Higher Education level. If you would like to discuss what we can offer, please get in touch via the details provided below.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES Armistice Day – 11 November 1918 According to The Eastern Chronology of 1931, at 11am on Armistice Day 1918 the hooters and sirens sounded and bells rang forth. The Mayor and deputy Mayor of Ipswich spoke from the town hall steps. Munition workers and other people were given half holiday. At night lighting was partially resumed and public clocks were illuminated and resumed striking.

On November 20 a group of German submarines surrendered off Felixstowe and more followed in the next few days. There was a long length of them off Shotley. In January 1919, 800 Suffolk men who had been Prisoners of War were welcomed home.

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Christmas Church Decorations We shall be decorating All Saints Church for Christmas on Friday, December 14 from 10am to 1pm and on Saturday 15, also from 10am to 1pm.

There is a list of places to be decorated on the board in the porch. All help will be very welcome.

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Christmas & New Year Bin Collection Schedule 2018-2019

Please ensure your bins are presented by 6.30am on the day of collection

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Recycling

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Monday 24th December Tuesday 25th December Wednesday 26th December Thursday 27th December Friday 28th December Monday 31st December Tuesday 1st January Wednesday 2nd January Thursday 3rd January Friday 4th January Monday 7th January Tuesday 8th January Wednesday 9th January Thursday 10th January Friday 11th January

Revised Collection Monday 24th December Thursday 27th December Friday 28th December Saturday 29th December Monday 31st December Wednesday 2nd January Thursday 3rd January Friday 4th January Saturday 5th January Monday 7th January Tuesday 8th January Wednesday 9th January Thursday 10th January Friday 11th January Saturday 12th January

Change

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There will be no brown bin collections over Christmas and New Year (between 24th December and 4th January) Please refer to brown bin collection calendars available on: www.babergh.gov.uk for details.

From Monday 14th January 2019 normal waste and recycling collections resume.

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OUT & ABOUT SPROUGHTON COMMUNITY SHOP: Something for Everyone We wish you all Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year! Happily, significant dates for 2019 can be found in the Sproughton Calendar. We have ordered a reprint, so no one need be disappointed. They're to be found on the counter to the left of the till.

Many of you were saddened to hear we had another break-in during October. Once again the destruction and mess is totally disproportionate to the value of the items stolen: a packet of crisps and a bottle of fizzy drink! The event was reported on our Twitter account, #SproughtonShop, where it was spotted by an Ipswich Star reporter and eventually published in the Star, the East Anglian and the Metro. It is possible that the dark cloud of the break-in has had a silver lining – we certainly have had a great deal of very valuable publicity.

Also, after a disastrous September, sales in October were the best for the last five years. Could this be due to the publicity? Sadly the incident will probably result in the facade of the shop looking less inviting.

As Sally reminded us last month, Sproughton Shop offers bespoke hampers for Christmas presents. Themed hampers are popular and this year, since it has been much on my mind, it occurs to me a Slimming World compliant hamper could be a good gift for friends or family whom you think might wish to have the opportunity to have at least a couple of days of 'syn' free Christmas. There are plenty of very tasty low 'syn' foods to choose from. Other themes are elevenses, tea time, or just pick and mix; we can accommodate all choices. You pick – we pack!

Don't forget to order your locally reared Christmas meat. If you prefer game we can provide it, or alternatively grass-fed beef, goose, chickens, capons, and, of course, Norfolk Bronze and Black Turkeys or just the crowns, or even rolled breast. Caring about the environment makes shopping for locally sourced food highly desirable. Apart from reducing transport emissions, it nurtures a network of small producers which

supports bio diversity. Small producers are also an endangered species!

Amongst our gift selection, you might fancy a camper van nativity and a mouse shaped cheese slice supplied by Traidcraft. Don't forget, if you place your order through the shop you save your postage and packing.

We also have some traditional games like Jacks.

And look out for the Scouts Christmas Postbox.

Once again, everyone at the shop wishes you a restful and Happy Christmas, and thanks you for your custom and interest over the years.

Heartfelt thanks too are given to our volunteers who of their goodness so enrich this village.

Rosalind Lavington enquiryatsproughtonshop@mail.com / 01473 747768 www.sproughtonshop.com

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR OPENING TIMES Christmas Eve, Monday 24: 9am-1pm Christmas Day, Tuesday 25: Closed Boxing Day, Wednesday 26: Closed Thursday 27: Closed Friday 28: Closed Saturday 29: 9.30am-12.30pm Sunday 30: 10am-1pm New Years' Eve, Monday 31: Closed New Year's Day, Tuesday 1: Closed Wednesday 2: Closed for stocktake Thursday 3: Closed for cleaning Friday 4: Resumption of normal opening times 9am-5pm Weekdays / 9.30am-12.30pm Saturday / 10am-1pm Sunday

PEPPERMINT CANDY CANE ICE CREAM There are two steps within this custard-based recipe that must be carefully followed to ensure a good result. One involves incorporation of the egg yolks into a hot mixture, and similarly, incorporation of gelatine from hot to cold.

Remember, at no stage should any of it be boiled. Taken one step at a time, you’ll be fine.

Temper the eggs by slowly drizzling a bit of hot milk into the egg mixture and stirring with a wooden spoon or whisking at the same time to slowly warm it and keep it smooth, avoiding scrambling the eggs. When smooth and warm, return it back to the saucepan of hot milk, continuing to stir until thick and custardy.

I love the tiny little bits of red and green crunch (peppermint candy cane) in this light, home-delicacy of melting, frosty cream, an uplifting finish to a predictably heavy holiday meal! Pure and simple, instead of leaving you ‘screaming for more’, it may just leave you quietly whispering, “Ah, just right!”. Enjoy!

To test thickness quickly swipe a finger down the back of the spoon for a visible stripe. Remove from heat and add peppermint flavouring.

Makes about 1 litre 4 fresh egg yolks, 2.5oz sugar, 750ml whole milk 250ml double cream, 3g granular gelatine, 10ml peppermint flavouring 50g good quality peppermint candy canes, crushed (approx. 4 x 4.5”) 1 large saucepan, 1 vessel to hold ice & saucepan, ice to half-fill the vessel Beat the egg yolks and add sugar until smooth, creamy, and a nice yellow.

Set aside. Heat 500ml milk and cream in the saucepan only until simmering.

Do not boil! Keep 250ml milk chilled.

Put a dessertspoonful of hot milk/cream in a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatine on top. Allow a few minutes to soften, then stir/whisk until smooth and creamy adding another dessertspoonful of hot milk if necessary to smooth. Keep hot to avoid lumps.

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Temper the gelatine by drizzling a bit of hot custard into the now smooth gelatine while whisking or stirring. Return it to the custard, continuing to stir.

Remove from heat.* Plunge the entire saucepan into a larger vessel filled with ice and continue to stir while adding the cold milk.

When cool, pour the custard into a 1 litre or greater container, cover and put into the freezer. Half an hour later, stir the mixture from the sides, beat, and continue to check, stir, and beat every hour, then every two-three hours.

Stir in the crushed candy canes ensuring there are no large chunks before leaving it 8 hours, preferably overnight. Serve in individual bowls and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Enjoy! *Follow the instructions on your ice cream maker if you use one. Add the crushed candy canes, ensuring there are no large chunks, near the end of freezing so they stay crunchy.

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Self-help recovery groups for all women, regardless of their addiction or life problem, which are facilitated by women in recovery themselves and people who have supported others in their journey to freedom.

We provide an environment where women can talk openly and honestly in a safe place about their daily struggles, share their experiences, strength and hope. They can be with others who share a common desire to overcome addictive behaviour.

It’s somewhere women can seek healing for one another.

WT wants women to regain the self-confidence, self-belief and self-worth that addiction has stolen from them.

Meetings are listed below.

For more information please visit the Women Together Recovery Group Ipswich Facebook page or contact us at: womentogether@talithakoum.org.uk / 07503 416576

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OUT & ABOUT A CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP 2018 Burstall Village Hall, Saturday, December 1

Saturday, December 15, 6.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh

Come along and join the fun. This is a great way to start your festive preparations. There will be two sessions this year (10am-12.30pm and 2.4.30pm) due to the great demand for places.

Come and join Hadleigh Choral Society for traditional carols (with some for the audience to join in), readings and Christmas songs by Serendipity.

The concert is free, but there will be a retiring collection in aid of the Ansell Memories Cafe run weekly for people living with dementia and their carers.

The cost per person is £15 which includes the wreath base, delicious refreshments and any floristry wires or ribbon you may need. You will need to bring a carrier bag full of foliage of your choice, garden scissors, a small sharp knife plus any decorations you may wish to use.

GREAT BLAKENHAM CRAFT CLUB

The wreaths are always fabulous and anyone can make them. You will take home an original, stylish decoration for door or table and be the envy of friends and neighbours!

Open to anyone living in Great Blakenham and the surrounding areas, the club meets every Monday other than bank holidays in Great Blakenham Parish Room (opposite the Chequers PH) from 2-4pm. The building is fully accessible. Members pay £2 per meeting to cover hall hire, refreshments, the monthly workshop goody bag and weekly raffle prizes. If you prefer to bring your own project the charge is £1.50.

Our project in November was a quilted Christmas stocking so members enjoyed a leisurely time hand quilting their work.

Booking is essential as places are limited. Payment may be made on the day.

Please contact Ann Burchnall: 01473 652262 / ann.burchnall@gmail.com

BURSTALL WI As a novelty fundraising event this year, Burstall WI introduced a Sunflower Challenge. Twenty-six members entered the competition and each purchased three sunflower seeds. These were started off in small pots and then transferred outside into a sunny position. Of course, some seeds failed to germinate at all, some grew only a few feet, but the winning entry grew to a remarkable eleven feet.

Our workshop programme for 2018 is now at an end and my thinking cap is on for next year’s programme so look out for this in January. Perhaps we may see you at our meetings?

There is currently room for new members so please get in touch if you would like to join us. Although the club is all ladies at present, gentlemen who would like to learn crafts are welcome. Unfortunately I can’t accommodate children.

Jackie Durrant: 01449 672690

BRAMFORD COMPUTER CLUB The club will meet on Wednesdays, December 5 and 19 and then break for the Christmas holidays. It will start again on January 9.

We meet in the upstairs room at Bramford Methodist Church from 10am to noon. Annual membership is £1, payable in September, and £2 per twohour session. Broadband and refreshments are available. There is no set programme; we are here to help you to get the most out of your computer.

Why not give us a try?

BELSTEAD MONTHLY MARKETS A market takes place in Belstead Village Hall from 9am-noon on the first Saturday of every month to raise vital funds to support refurbishment of the kitchen and ladies toilet.

With an extensive range of tables, a raffle and refreshments, the market is the perfect place to meet with friends for a chat over a cuppa and a piece of cake while supporting this essential local amenity.

At the October meeting contestants brought along photographic evidence showing the member standing next to her sunflower together with a note of its height. The money raised by this completion will be donated to the ACWW (Associated Country Women of the World) In November, four pupils from Stowupland High School giving a short presentation about The Sick Children’s Trust for which they are raising funds and which they would like our members to support. This was followed by Moira Hammond talking about the ACWW. Our institute has raised money for this cause in the past, but it has always been a bit of a mystery.

However, we now know it’s the biggest women’s organisation in the world, it has representation at the United Nations and its aim is to help groups of third world women to set up businesses, making them financially independent, improving their lives and those of their communities. With this knowledge we all decided that we will work harder to raise funds for such a worthwhile charity And finally, the annual meeting was uncontentious and we now look forward to our Christmas Supper Party.

You can also support Macmillan who will have a table laden with homemade goodies for sale.

For information about joining our WI please phone Ann Day: 01473 652619

If you can sew, make or create and would like to hire a table (£10) please contact: 07981 335859 / market@belsteadvillage.co.uk

SPROUGHTON SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLUB

IPSWICH & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB Probus clubs are for retired or semi-retired business gentlemen.

We meet monthly at the Masonic Hall in Soane Street, Ipswich on the last Wednesday of each month for lunch, followed by talks and lectures on a variety of subjects. In addition we hold social events including outside visits when we invite our spouses, partners and friends to join us. If membership appeals to you, please contact our secretary, Ken Stanley, for further details: 01473 274898 / probus174@gmail.com

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Well another month has passed. In October we had a demonstration then participation in armchair exercises, which was very informative and beneficial with not too much pain the following day!

In November we have arranged a talk from the East Anglian Air Ambulance who have promised to bring some goodies so we can look for some interesting stocking fillers.

We are also arranging our Christmas meeting and still meeting every Wednesday at 2pm as usual.

Eunice

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OUT & ABOUT / SPORT IPSWICH MOBILE LIBRARY ROUTE 5 Route 5

Town/Village

Location

Time

5A

Sproughton

Church Lane

9.10-9.25am

5B

Sproughton

Wild Man

9.30-9.45am

5C

Bramford

St Mary’s Close

9.50-10.05am

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Bramford

Paper Mill Lane

10.10-10.25am

5E

Great Blakenham Chequers

10.35-1055am

5F

Great Blakenham Blue Leighs

11-11.15am

5G

Baylham

Post Box

11.25-11.45am

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Claydon

Crown

11.55am-1pm

5I

Claydon

Edinburgh Gardens

2.05-2.20pm

5J

Barham

Bacon Road

2.25-3.50pm

5K

Bramford

Packard Place

4-4.30pm

DATES: December 18, January 15

IPSWICH MOBILE LIBRARY ROUTE 13 Route 13 13A 13B 13C 13D 13E 13F 13G 13H 13I 13J 13K 13L 13M

Town/Village Crowfield Coddenham Barham Creeting St Mary Creeting St Mary Creeting St Peter Earl Stonham Little Stonham Little Stonham Mickfield Church Stonham Aspal Pettaugh Henley

Location Lay by Haysel House Sorrel Horse Whissels Farm Village Hall The Lane Village Hall Church Magpie Inn Debenham Road Walnut Tree Meadow Old Bull Garage

Time 9.25-09.45am 9.55-10.50am 11-11.10am 11.20-11.30am 11.35-11.45am 11.55am-12.10pm 12.20-12.50pm 2-2.10pm 2.15-2.25pm 2.30-2.45pm 2.55-3.30pm 3.35-3.55pm 4.05-4.30pm

DATES: December 28, January 25

Country Rambles We only had one walk in November and it was a local one. The Sunday walk was cancelled as it would have been on Remembrance Sunday and we thought that the wakers might have had other things to do.

Weather permitting, the December walks will be on Sunday 9, meeting at the church at 2pm for a local walk, and Tuesday 18, meeting at the church at 10am (destination not yet decided).

D Bradbury

JAMES CARTLIDGE, MP FOR SOUTH SUFFOLK As attention turns to Christmas – and a welcome escape from Westminster drama – it falls on me to make my annual festive appeal. It’s very simple: please support our local shops, pubs, restaurants, kiosks, markets, social events and village halls.

For all the gloom around the future of the high street, we have some fantastic outlets in South Suffolk to buy gifts or enjoy a few hours of pleasant socialising. I hope that all readers take full advantage.

Of course, some may say – so what are you doing about it and what action is the government taking? Personally, I always try to support my local farm shop, particularly with an order for a locally reared turkey, and if we eat out it’s usually at one of the excellent pubs in the constituency where the standard of dining continues to go from strength to strength. It is unrealistic to expect everyone to do all of their Christmas shopping in local family owned stores, and I imagine most people reading this article will do a fair chunk of their shopping online and at supermarkets, as well as in smaller shops. But we can all ‘do our bit’, and I am included in that.

As for the government, we should be clear that there is no easy answer to the structural challenges facing businesses that sell via conventional retail premises. The rise of internet shopping has been blistering, and has brought many economic advantages, driving down prices in a range of retail channels. But, as the headlines of well-known chains struggling to adapt have underscored, these are challenging times.

Thus, for me, a priority has been a fairer tax system so that shops and family firms pay lower business rates, and – without hitting internet start-ups – mega-wealthy web firms contribute more. I therefore warmly welcomed the budget’s twin track approach: cutting business rates for small business rates by up to a third and introducing a new tax on ‘tech giants’.

However and wherever you spend this festive break, my I take this opportunity to wish you and your family the very best for Christmas and the New Year.

I hold regular advice surgeries offering help and support to local people. Please see page 8 for my contact details.

CLAYDON & DISTRICT BADMINTON CLUB Why wait until the New Year to start getting a little more exercise?

Why not get back into badminton right on your doorstep here at Claydon High School?

Claydon & District Badminton Club is a social badminton club which meets on Monday nights from 7-9pm during school term time in Claydon High School Sports Hall. Although we are a popular club we have some space and you would be very welcome.

If you fancy a game you can have a free taster session.

Come along to meet us and have a few games at the Sports Hall on any Monday night during school term – our season started in September and we’ll have a short break over Christmas, but start again in January.

For more information visit our website or get in touch with our chairman, Dik Langan: 01473 830692 / claydonbadminton@dnacomputing.co.uk www.claydonbadminton@wordpress.com

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SPORT / SCHOOLS WORLD-CLASS MARATHON SWIMMER MICHAEL READ MBE

Few people realise that here in Sproughton we have a world-class marathon swimmer.

Michael Read, who lives in Church Crescent with his wife Jeanne, had his name in the Guinness Book of Records 40 years ago for swimming the English Channel: his final tally was an astonishing 33 crossings, the last of which was in 2004 when Mike was 64. His name is still in that famous annual of achievements as a member of a relay team which completed a successful swim from England to France in 2015. The average age of the six-member team was 74. He is currently the president of the Channel Swimming Association.

In recent years Mike has competed in the Masters class in various European countries. He was rated seventh in the world in Budapest in 2017. In this year’s European Masters Championships, held in Slovenia, he came second in his class in the 400-metre race and first in the 5-kilometre race. Included in ‘European’ are swimmers from Russia, Israel and Turkey.

Very recently, Mike was recognised at the highest level in swimming.

The International Swimming Hall of Fame, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, declared Mike the winner of the 2019 Poseidon Award which is presented annually ‘for high level achievement in a field of endeavour that contributes to the performance of marathon swimmers and the status of marathon swimming in the world’. The very fine trophy arrived by mail from Florida on November 5. The official presentation is scheduled for March 9 in Melbourne, Australia.

Mike trains every weekday in Crown Pools, Ipswich. He swims for about three quarters of an hour, completing a hundred or so lengths. Surprisingly, this is enough to prepare him for events even in open water when it can take as long as ten hours to complete the course.

What of the future? In the water, he has his eyes on the World Masters Championships in Korea next year. Out of the water, he is president of the Broomhill Pool Trust which has set itself the task of renovating the late-thirties Grade II listed lido in Ipswich. I wouldn’t be surprised if he rebuilt it himself, single-handedly.

Finally, one or two facts. Mike was a member of the 1960 UK Olympic team.

His longest marathon swim: 60 miles round the Isle of Wight in 24 hours.

Ken Sheppard (neighbour)

BURSTALL CARPET BOWLS CLUB We played four matches in October, winning two home matches, 7-3 against Bramford and 10-0 against Brantham. Away from home we have been less fortunate losing to Tithe Barn, Sproughton 2-8 and to Stutton also 2-8.

Our next match is on November 20 away to Martlesham and then on November 26 we have a home match against Harkstead.

One of the good things about playing carpet bowls is visiting different clubs and meeting friends old and new! We would welcome new members.

CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL

Our annual ‘WOW Week’ took place at the end of October and was very rewarding for all year groups. The curriculum was suspended for three days so that all students could take part in various activities designed to stretch, challenge, motivate and equip them with essential life skills which will help them on their journey through high school and beyond.

Year 7 had a fabulous time camping at the Mersea Outdoor Centre in Essex where they took part in adventurous activities such as the high ropes and assault course as well as art, PE and drama activities, all designed to build confidence and encourage creativity, curiosity and teamwork.

Years 8-10 ‘wowed’ us all with their productivity and commitment to their enterprise tournament. In teams of 15, students planned, budgeted and pitched a social action project of their choosing. Guest judges and experts in the industry were invited in to support and help choose an overall winner of the prestigious ‘Challenge Cup’. Students had to assign themselves roles and were scored on their innovation and vision, marketing strategy, teamwork, quality of their pitch and the creativity of their portfolio.

Congratulations to the ‘2020 Help’ team (pictured), whose well researched and very detailed plans for a ‘hub’ to provide activities and events to tackle social isolation in the community saw them crowned overall winners. Special thanks also go to our guest speakers, whose support was vital in making the event the success it was.

Year 11 demonstrated great maturity and focus, impressing our business guests and the outside agencies they visited during WOW Week, preparing them for the next step of their education/training. They spent a day at a college/sixth form of their choice, a day at the Suffolk Skills Show held at Trinity Park and a day in school listening to talks from guest speakers and completing application forms and CVs in preparation for a ‘Learning About Work Day’ on Wednesday, November 28.

I would like to congratulate our newly appointed head boy and head girl, deputy and senior student leadership team and wish them well as they take up their positions. The preparation, dedication and commitment shown by all candidates has made me very proud. Students demonstrated an array of skills which will serve them well for the future, but also made the decision on who to appoint a very hard one!

Now that the festive season is upon us, I hope you will be able to join us at our Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 11, 7pm at the school (tickets on sale at reception). Our talented students are busy preparing some lovely vocal and instrumental pieces for your enjoyment. The PTA is also holding a quiz night on Thursday, December 6, 7pm at the school. To book your table please email: admin@claydonhigh.com If you would like to visit the school and see us in action, please come along to one of our open mornings. The next one is on Tuesday, January 22. Please telephone my PA, Ms J Saunders, on 01473 836110 to book a place.

Just come along to Burstall Village Hall on a Monday or Friday evening at 7.30pm and give it a try.

Finally, I would like to thank staff, parents/carers, governors and the wider community for their support this term and wish everyone a Happy Christmas and I look forward to keeping you updated with all our news in the New Year.

For further information contact Richard Sago: 01473 742468

Headteacher Ms Maéve Taylor

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CHURCH SOMERSHAM BAPTIST CHURCH

VILLAGE CONTACTS LIST

Baptist Chapel, Chapel Lane, Somersham IP8 4QE

Details for organisations and activities in Sproughton Allotments / Sproughton Parish Council

01473 463852 / pc@sproughton.suffolk.gov.uk

Almshouses (Cooper Trust)

make.shep@btinternet.com

Badminton Club

dennisjackaman@btinternet.com

Burial Ground / Sproughton Parish Council

01473 463852 / pc@sproughton.suffolk.gov.uk

Bowls Club

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Brownies

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Carpet Bowls Club

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Children’s Play Area / Sproughton Parish Council

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Church Hall Booking

01473 464336

Community Shop

01473 747768

Footpath Warden / Sproughton Parish Council

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Jigsaw Pre-School

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Millennium Green Trust

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Toddler Group

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Parish Council, Sue Frankis

01473 463852 / pc@sproughton.suffolk.gov.uk

Parish Council Chairman, Simon Curl 01473 747114 /

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Playing Field Management Committee

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Lunch Club or 01473 747768

Rosalind Lavington 01473 213254

Quilters

Julie Hodges 01473 226004 martin.rl.hodges@btinternet.com

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Senior Citizens Club

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Sproughton CEVC Primary School

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Sproughton Tennis Club

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Tithe Barn Bookings, Sproughton Parish Council

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A SIGN FOR CHRISTMAS We have all done it, missed the signpost and ended up turning around.

Perhaps we were distracted, or the sign was unexpected. In the UK, we are spared the confusion of signs at road junctions advertising businesses, restaurants, hotels, factory shops; some of them many kilometres away. It is easy to miss the sign hidden among all the others.

This Christmas, it will be easy to miss the sign, there are so many – Santa and presents, parties and feasting – all clamouring for our attention. But it is there, the sign is a person – Jesus. Seven hundred years before his birth Isaiah the prophet spoke to Ahaz the King: “The Lord will give you a sign; the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel”1.

A clear sign, he was born of the virgin Mary. A sign with a descriptive name, Immanuel, which means ‘God with us’.

‘God with us’ in the mess of life, ‘God with us’ for the mess of life. Jesus is the sign for us to follow and the sign for us to trust.

Candlelight Carol Service: 6.30pm on Christmas Eve You are very to come and celebrate the birth of Jesus with us You are welcome to join our regular meetings of worship and fellowship: Sunday 10-10.30am: Prayer and Share 10.45-11.15am: Bible Study (Communion on the first Sunday) 11.30am-12.30pm: Worship Service Refreshments are served between meetings, come when you can and leave when you want.

Weekdays at the Chapel Lunch and Listen: Thursday, December 6 at noon Friends and Neighbours: Monday, January 21, 7.45pm CONTACTS Mark Newcombe, Pastor 01473 831940 / 07958 830103 m.newcombe940@btinternet.com Edwin Mayhew: 01473 658100 WORSHIPPING AND FOLLOWING JESUS TOGETHER 1

Isaiah chapter 7 verse 14 Holy Bible, New International Version 2011

Following the recent changes to the data protection laws, GDPR 2018, a number of village contacts have not forwarded their details for publication. The parish council will however endeavour to put you in contact where we can.

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CHURCH NEWS THE NORTH SAMFORD BENEFICE Sproughton with Burstall, Copdock with Washbrook and Belstead & Bentley with Tattingstone For parish queries please contact: The Rev Annette Shannon, The Rectory, Glebe Close, Sproughton IP8 3BQ revannettes@aol.co.uk / 01473 807674 Benefice Administrator Hayley Purnell northsamfordbenefice@gmail.com / 07904 972116

CHRISTMAS SERVICES & EVENTS

Dear friends, What does Christmas mean to you? Time with family and friends? Carols, cards, television specials, hectic shopping, parties and eating too much?

What about the first Christmas? Does the original stor – the baby in a manger, shepherds, wise men, and angels – have any relevance today?

For two millennia, people have told of the child in a Bethlehem manger.

While that does not prove its truthfulness (Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy survive in the popular imagination) it does prompt further investigation. Jesus’ society knew great pain and oppression. Rome ruled.

Corrupt tax collectors burdened the people. Some religious leaders even sanctioned physical beating of Jewish citizens practising religious duties.

Joseph and Mary had their share of family challenges. Joseph’s fiancée became pregnant though she was a virgin. Mary believed an angel told her she was pregnant by God. How would you feel if your fiancé/fiancée exhibited apparent evidence of sexual activity with someone else during your engagement? Suppose your intended said that God had sanctioned the whole thing.

Joseph decided to break the engagement quietly so as not to disgrace Mary publicly. But an angel appeared to him in a dream, explaining that the child was conceived in her by God, and told him to “name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins”. And Joseph followed the instructions.

Joseph’s continuing commitment to Mary and Jesus played a significant part in the boy’s birth and early childhood.

Joseph and his pregnant wife Mary travelled a long distance to Bethlehem to register for a census, but could not obtain proper lodging. Mary bore her baby and laid him in a manger, a feeding trough for animals. Eventually, King Herod sought to kill the baby. Warned of impending risk, Joseph and Mary fled to Egypt, only returning home after Herod’s death.

Copdock Christmas Market at Copdock Hall: December 2, 1-4pm Bentley Christingle: December 2, 10am Sproughton Christmas Market: December 8, 10am Burstall Christingle and Gift Service: December 9, 9.30am Copdock Nativity: December 9, 10am Bentley Mulled Wine & Carols in the village hall: December 13, 7pm Bentley Carol Service: December 16, 10am Burstall Carol Service: December 16, 4.30pm Belstead Carol Service: December 16, 6pm Copdock Carol Service: December 16, 6pm Tattingstone Carol Service: December 16, 6pm Sproughton Carol Service: December 16, 6.30pm Bentley Crib Service: December 23, 3pm Sproughton Nativity: December 24, 3pm Tattingstone Holy Communion Service: December 23, 10am Tattingstone Crib and Christingle Service: December 24, 4pm Copdock Midnight Mass: December 24, 11.30pm Belstead Midnight Mass: December 24, 11.30pm Burstall Holy Communion: Christmas Day. 9.30am Bentley Holy Communion: Christmas Day, 10am Sproughton Sung Communion: Christmas Day, 10am

Imagine how Mary felt. Traveling while pregnant would be challenging.

Fleeing to another nation lest some king kill your son would not be pleasant.

Yet she, Joseph and Jesus survived the ordeal.

Two-thousand years later there are still people facing similar challenges – refugees, the homeless, those facing unplanned pregnancy or family discord, or living in daily fear for their own and their family’s lives.

Mary’s and Joseph’s story is one of hope, survival and faith against what appear to be insurmountable odds. Christmas offers hope for everyone.

No matter how bad things are, no matter how hopeless they seem, there is hope! Don’t be discouraged, don’t lose heart. Christmas is a beacon of hope to all who need hope.

That baby boy was to grow up to deliver an ultimate message of hope.

“It is impossible to conceive how different things would have turned out if that birth had not happened whenever, wherever, however it did … for millions of people who have lived since, the birth of Jesus made possible not just a new way of understanding life but a new way of living it.

It is a truth that, for twenty centuries, there have been untold numbers of men and women who, in untold numbers of ways, have been so grasped by the child who was born, so caught up in the message he taught and the life he lived, that they have found themselves profoundly changed by their relationship with him.” Frederick Buechner Christmas is meant to celebrate peace and joy. Amid the busyness of shopping, parties, presents and fun, remember the Prince of Peace came to spread hope, peace and joy to all.

Sending you love and prayers this Christmas, Annette

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Wishing you a Blessed Christmas and a Peaceful New Year from all at North Samford Benefice.

FROM THE REGISTERS Funerals Peter Jones – Copdock Michael Cross - Copdock Burial of Ashes Brenda Ling – Burstall Betty Nolan – Copdock Ivan Gooch – Belstead DECEMBER Sunday 2 Tuesday 4 Wednesday 5 Thursday 6

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Copdock Christmas Market at Copdock Hall, 1-4pm Ministry Meeting, Church Hall Sproughton, noon Bentley Home Communions, 10am Burstall Community Lunch, 12.30pm Bentley Coffee & Company, 10am Sproughton Monthly Market, 10am Bentley Mulled Wine & Carols, 7pm Burstall Singing Carols around the village Copdock Home Communions, 10am

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CHURCH NEWS Bentley Home Communions, 10am Bentley Coffee & Company, 10am Burstall Community Lunch, 12.30pm Sproughton Morning Market, 10am Churchwarden’s & Treasurer’s Meeting, 10am at Sproughton Church Hall Sproughton Beetle Drive, 7.30pm Ministry Meeting, noon Burstall Approval of Accounts Sproughton Beetle Drive, 7.30pm

SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE Sunday, December 2 8am Copdock 9.30am Burstall 10am Bentley 10am Copdock 10am Tattingstone 11am Sproughton

Holy Communion Holy Communion Christingle Morning Prayer Holy Communion Holy Communion

Sunday, December 9 9.30am Sproughton 9.30am Burstall 10am Belstead 10am Copdock 10am Bentley 6pm Tattingstone

Croissant Church Christingle & Gift Service Holy Communion Nativity Holy Communion Evensong

Sunday, December 16 10am Bentley 4.30pm Burstall 6pm Belstead 6pm Copdock 6pm Tattingstone 6.30pm Sproughton

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Sunday, December 23 10am Tattingstone 3pm Bentley

Holy Communion Crib Service

December 24: Christmas Eve 3pm Sproughton 4pm Tattingstone 11.30pm Belstead 11.30pm Copdock

Nativity Crib & Christingle Service Midnight Mass Midnight Mass

December 25: Christmas Day 9.30am Burstall 10am Bentley 10am Sproughton

Holy Communion Holy Communion Sung Communion

Sunday, December 30 10am Copdock

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