Bury St Edmunds Directory June 2026 by The Moreton Hall Directory

Welcome to the June issue

June is here, and with it comes the real start of summer –longer days, warmer evenings, and plenty of reasons to get outside and make the most of it.

The World Cup is kicking off*, with England’s first game on 17th June against Croatia, bringing an extra buzz to homes, pubs, and get-togethers across the country.

Don’t forget Father’s Day on 21st June. Whether you’re spending time with a father figure or simply spending time with family, a great chance to get together and catch up.

We also want to say a BIG THANK YOU to Michelle from Crafty Foxes, who has been sharing her lovely creative ideas with us for over five years. We’re incredibly grateful for all the time and inspiration she’s given to readers. As her schedule gets busier, she’ll be stepping back from her monthly contributions, but you can still keep up with her at www.thecraftyfoxes.co.uk.

As always, we’re proud to showcase the brilliant local businesses that help make this magazine possible. Please do support them, they really are at the heart of the community.

We hope you enjoy this issue, and make the most of the month ahead, and we’ll be back with more in July!

*Will it be coming home? We’ll know more next issue, but fingers crossed!

Gemma

Editor

jeremy@burystedmundsdirectories.co.uk

Marshmallow and strawberry kebabs

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Discover a Hidden Gem in Horringer

Tucked away near West Suffolk Hospital in the lovely village of Horringer, Ickworth Park Primary is a hidden gem.

Come and see our school in action – we love welcoming visitors! Our children are proud of their school and enjoy sharing what makes it so special .

Monday 29 June - 1:30pm th

Tuesday 30 June - 9:15am th

Thursday 2 July - 9:15am nd

Friday 3 July - 1:30pm rd

Is your child starting school in September 2027?

Join us on one of these dates for drop‑in visits to see our EYFS provision in action.

Full tours are also available on request for anyone considering places in our current EYFS or Year 2 classes – please contact the school office for more information.

TO BOOK A PLACE OR MAKE AN ENQUIRY:

Bluestone Paving & Decking

Every year many hedgehogs are seriously injured or killed by cutting machines in the garden.

Please check grass and hedges thoroughly before using mowers, strimmers, or hedge cutters.

A hedgehog’s natural defence is to roll in a ball rather than run away, but their spines are no match for a strimmer.

Image

using AI / Photo: Rob Lamont

Monday 4pm & 5.30pm

Southgate Community Centre

Thursday

8am, 9.30am, 5.30pm & 7pm

Moreton Hall Community Centre

Saturday 7am, 8.30am & 10am

Southgate Community Centre Kelly 07792 603204

01842 820001

Tuesday 5.30pm & 7pm

New Bury Community Centre

07355 810381

Friday 7.30am, 9.30am & 11am

Southgate Community Centre

SOUTHGATE Community Centre

SOUTHGATE COMMUNITY FUN DAY

A GREAT SUCCESS

Another triumphant Fun Day was enjoyed by hundreds on Early Spring Bank Holiday Monday with fun, laughter and games on the Hardwick Primary School playing field. There was magnificent support for the inter-school Year 1 fivea-side football tournament won by Sebert Wood Primary School. Southgate Church

– AGAIN

provided a refreshment tent, as well as a tuck shop, puppet shows and games. Other stand-outs were a performance from the Hardwick Primary School Music and Drama Group; and new this year was the Bury St Edmunds Croquet Club with a Have-a-Go Day and the East Anglian Traditional Music Trust with maypole and country

Coach Trip

TO LONDON

dancing. An annual favourite for local families, the event was first held in 2014 and this year the support of our local councillors Patrick Chung and Sarah Stamp made the day so special as their generous locality funding paid for all the inflatables, Abbeycroft Leisure Xplore Outdoors Climbing Wall and trophies - our grateful thanks to them.

BINGO

Doors open 7pm

Friday June 12th

Friday July 10th

Our ever-popular May day out in the big city was as well supported as ever. The Autumn date for your diary is Saturday 10 October. Tickets will be on sale from Thursday 5 August

FLOWERS GALORE

Our thanks to Kate and the team at Nowton Park Nurseries for continuing to make sure our Community Centre looks splendid with their fabulous, donated hanging baskets.

SLIMMING WORLD FUNDRAISERS

The amazing fund raising efforts of Kelly and Helen’s Slimming World groups who meet at the Centre on Friday and Saturday mornings and Monday evening have raised thousands for Cancer Research UK. The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw initiative saw Southgate members donate an incredible record 451 bags.

Anita4Bowen

• Quality treated fencing supplied & erected

• Gates & frames

• Galvanised gate furniture

• Concrete & wooden posts

• Concrete & wooden gravel boards

• All types of fence panels available (treated)

• Old fencing cleared

• Excellent quotes returned promptly

• Professional, tidy & reliable service

The Mosaic Clinic Ltd

Our clinic specialises in Autism and ADHD assessments for children age 6+ and adults. We are qualified clinical psychologists who work with speech and language therapists to complete NICE compliant assessments.

www.themosaicclinic.co.uk

info@themosaicclinic.co.uk @themosaicclinic

Acupuncture

Acupuncture – Children

Alexander Technique

Bowen Technique

Counselling

Craniosacral Therapy (Biodynamic)

EFT

Fertility – Acupuncture

Fertility – Hypnotherapy

Food Intolerance

Homeopathy

Hypnobirthing

Hypnotherapy

Life Coaching & Wellness Coaching

Face to face appointments at Eagle House, Sudbury Road, Great Whelnetham, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0UN

Massage (Sports & Remedial)

Medical Herbalist

NLP

Nutritional Therapy

Osteopathy

Personal Training

Pilates Reformer – Private Lessons

Psychotherapy

Reiki

Reflexology

Thermal Imaging

Shiatsu

Trauma & Abuse Therapy

Youth Counselling

Anxious, stressed, low or depressed?

We’re here to help you

We offer free mental health support in Suffolk to people aged 16 or over.

You can self-refer for talking therapy (without seeing your GP) and access a large range of online workshops by visiting our website or giving us a call.

Moreton Hall WI

Our AGM is always a great opportunity to look back at the past year of WI activity and this year was no exception. We enjoyed monthly talks from a wide variety of speakers as well as regular lunches at the Moreton Hall pub. With the Committee and President elected our 2026/2027 year is underway and several events are planned in addition to our monthly meetings.

Our speaker at our May meeting was Charlie De Moore who is the Events and Community Fund Raising Manager for St Nicholas Hospice. Charlie gave a presentation covering the history of the Hospice to all the services it offers to the community today, as well as its fundraising and events. Whilst the Hospice does receive a small amount of NHS funding, it costs £28,000 a day to keep

the Hospice and all its services running, so the shortfall is made up from grants, legacies and fundraising. The Hospice, like many organisations, is reliant on its volunteers, over 200 of them, to help keep its services, shops, and events running. Charlie thanked MHWI for nominating the Hospice as its 2026 charity. Members were asked to give a donation for refreshments to help with MHWI’s fundraising efforts.

We are a friendly group and, if you would like more information, please do get in touch with Alison on 07557 005343 or follow us on Facebook.

PLANT

l Hedge Trimmers

l Turf Cutters to Strimmers

l Lawn Scarifiers

l Rotavators

l Stump Grinder

l Power Tools

l Timberwolf Chipper Shredder

l Access Platforms

l Scaffold Towers

& TOOL HIRE and much more!

l Concrete Mixers to Sanders

l Mini Excavators to Rollers

l Disc Cutters to Lighting Towers

l Carpet Cleaners

l Wallpaper Strippers

l Concrete Breakers Thurston Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2PJ

Telephone: 01284 788122 Email: info@tbs-hire.co.uk www.tbs-hire.co.uk

family run business based in Bury St Edmunds with over 50 years’ experience. Our ethos is built on an excellent reputation.

We are able to supply and fit fencing, sheds and gates for all property types.

All ages & abilities, beginners welcome 100% inclusive! All mats & equipment provided.

Local author publishes five novels to help animals

Local author Levity Brown has turned her storytelling into a fundraising opportunity by publishing five quirky, unique novels.

The books, written under the pen name of Levity Brown between 2010 and 2012, were penned as an attempt to save a Norfolk library from closing. The stories proved very popular, but a move to Bury St Edmunds meant she shelved the books for over 10 years.

Then, a chance meeting with a local company that supports authors led to the five books finally being published.

“Each story has a twist to it,” Levity explains. “I always describe them as the What if… elements. What if you could alter the course of history? What if you could live in a better world? And so on. A good story is a great place to go on a rainy day, and I have loved writing these books.”

“The five novels were always intended to entertain and also do some good in the world, so the profits from the books will be going to animal charities. I love animals, so it seems fitting that sales of my books will go to help find new homes for unwanted pets.”

Well known locally, Levity Brown already has interest from several businesses in the area, who want to hold copies of her books.

The five novels by Levity Brown

Making a difference – how your donations support your local hospital trust

Every day our office receives donations of gratitude, and each one tells a story.

At My WiSH Charity, we support the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WFST). Donations come from patients and families who want to say thank you, perhaps for life changing treatment or compassionate care. Whatever the reason, we deeply value these donations and ensure they are put to good use.

Turning generosity into impact

We work closely with the NHS staff who care for us all. They see first hand what could make a real difference to patient care. They bring us ideas, and, through our grant process, we ensure donations enhance services beyond what the NHS is able to provide.

The result? Thoughtful, practical improvements that support patients of all ages.

Helping children feel safe and supported

Our WiSH Upon A Star Children’s appeal has had a remarkable impact. Donations have funded extra equipment as well as something equally important, play.

Toys are far more than entertainment. They help therapists assess development, support rehabilitation, and provide distraction during difficult procedures. We’ve supplied

these resources not only to hospital wards, but also to health and child development centres across Suffolk.

We’ve also invested in innovative tools to reduce anxiety. Working with the in-house IT team, we’ve funded software to provide educational videos that show children what to expect before a hospital visit, helping to ease fears before they even arrive.

For children with complex needs, donations have enabled us to provide specialist equipment including walkers, therapy aids, communication tools for non-verbal patients, and paediatric wheelchairs. A particularly generous donation funded an interactive projector on the Rainbow Ward, transforming playtime into an immersive and joyful experience.

Supporting adult care and recovery

Donations also make a significant difference to adult services. In critical care, a specialist neurological chair is helping patients safely transition from bed to sitting, supporting recovery

at a crucial stage. On the stroke unit, funding has provided tailored clocks for patients with cognitive difficulties, additional wheelchairs, and mobile entertainment systems along with improvements to staff spaces, recognising the importance of supporting those who care for others.

We’ve also helped enhance comfort for new parents, funding reclining chairs so birthing partners can stay overnight more easily.

In the community, ten sets of scales now allow nurses to weigh patients in their own homes, ensuring accurate treatment without the need for hospital visits. A small change with a big impact.

For patients recovering from knee or hip surgery, therapy equipment such as steps and exercise pedals is helping people regain mobility sooner.

Investing in knowledge and innovation

Beyond equipment, we also support staff development and research. While essential training is funded by the NHS, we provide opportunities for staff to expand their expertise whether through specialist cancer courses, autism training, cardiac education, or neuromuscular studies. We’re also proud to support research projects, including a current trial exploring adaptive cutlery to improve mealtime independence for patients.

A small charity with a big reach

Though we are a small charity, the scope of our work is wide. From children taking their first steps in therapy, to patients recovering at home, your donations make a tangible difference every single day.

If you’d like to learn more about how we support your local NHS services, we’d love to hear from you.

Email: fundraising@wsh.nhs.uk

Visit: mywishcharity.co.uk

Specialist neurological chair

Welcome to... Hardwick Primary School

Claire Flatman, Executive Headteacher – 01284 755 424

Learning in action at Hardwick Education beyond the classroom

The children in Rabbits class enjoyed a memorable day at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm. They had close encounters with a variety of animals, including friendly goats, gentle ponies, playful pigs and, of course, the adorable Baylham bunnies.

It was heart-warming to see their faces light up as they interacted with these lovely creatures as can be seen in the montage.

In addition to meeting the animals, the children took part in a den-building activity in the woodland area.

This hands-on experience allowed them to explore nature and use their creativity to construct shelters using only the materials they found around them. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to develop teamwork skills and learn more about the environment while having fun.

Then our Year One children had an absolutely fantastic day visiting Banham Zoo. The children loved exploring the zoo, spotting lots of amazing animals and learning all about them throughout the day. They also thoroughly enjoyed

taking part in the workshop, where they discovered even more exciting facts about the animal world. There were smiles, excitement and plenty of tired legs by the end of the trip.

A heartfelt thank you goes to all the staff and parent volunteers who gave their time and support to make this special trip possible, and especially the Friends of Hardwick Primary who funded the coach travel.

Your help ensured the children had such a rich and enjoyable experience, and it was greatly appreciated.

Latest news from

Giving a different perspective

LSS’s meetings offer support to patients, and their partners, by meeting with others who understand about living with and managing the same or similar lifelong chronic health conditions.

Sharing information, learning new skills and tips can help to boost self esteem, reduce anxiety and help with overall sense of well being. LSS’s meetings have varied guest speakers or themed coffee chat evenings to help patients by

Exercise is good for you…!

giving a different perspective on managing their conditions, ideas to try and also helping patients to take control of how they do this. Taking small steps and making small adjustments can make all the difference and be rewarding too.

Exercise plays an important part in coping with living with Lymphoedema and Lipodema and with the health maintenance of these chronic conditions. It doesn’t have to be marathon running or mountain climbing - doing housework and gardening count as exercise!

However you exercise the important thing is to do it regularly, so Keep Moving. Doing Simple Lymphatic Drainage (SLD) massages twice a day can help to reduce painful fluid retention. Using an extendable handheld roller to massage arms and legs can also be beneficial. Always remember to massage in an upwards direction whether doing SLD or if using a roller (these can be ordered from Amazon, Argos and other similar retailers).

2026 LSS MEETINGS

August 3rd, October 5th and December 7th

7pm – 9pm in Room 2 at Moreton Hall Community Centre. There is no joining fee or referral needed. Do come along and find out more about living with, and managing, Lymphoedema and Lipoedema in a relaxed and friendly setting, along with enjoying a cuppa and slice of cake.

For further details on LSS and the West Suffolk Lymphoedema Service: LSS email: lssuffolk@gmail.com Facebook: LSS@lymphoedema West Suffolk Lymphoedema Service: wslymphservice@wsh.nhs.uk T: 01284 712732

For further details on Lymphoedema and Lipoedema: British Lymphology Society website: www.thebls.com Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) website: www.lymphoedema.org Macmillan website: www.macmillan.org.uk

Where Indoor Meets Out, Blurring The Lines of Modern Living

By Sarah Norris, Garden Buyer

This year marks 80 years of Glasswells, and in that time few areas of the home have evolved as dramatically as the garden. What was once a purely seasonal space is now a true extension of the homedesigned for dining, relaxing and entertaining. Outdoor living is no longer reserved for summer; it has become part of everyday life.

Over the years, I’ve seen a clear shift in how customers approach their gardens. They’re no longer simply looking for a furniture setthey’re creating outdoor rooms, spaces that feel as comfortable and considered as their interiors. Whether hosting barbecues, enjoying a quiet morning coffee, or welcoming friends and family, the right combination of carefully chosen furniture, landscaping, shade and shelter can transform any outdoor area into a retreat that can be enjoyed all year round.

Comfort and longevity are now central to these decisions. Deep seating, generous proportions and durable materials matter more than ever. Customers increasingly value well-made pieces that can withstand the unpredictability of British weather while retaining their look and feel season after season. It’s less about quick updates and more about

investing in furniture that genuinely enhances how the space is used.

“Customers are looking for garden furniture pieces that feel just as comfortable and considered as their indoor furniture.”

For 2026, the trend continues towards softer, warmer neutral tones - stone, linen, sand and muted greys - shades that sit beautifully against natural greenery. Classic rattan remains popular for its texture

and versatility, while aluminium has firmly established itself as one of our fastest-growing material categories.

Lightweight, corrosionresistant and low-maintenance, high-quality aluminium frames offer a contemporary look with long-term durability. Responsibly sourced teak remains a premium choice, valued for both its strength and timeless appeal.

Beyond aesthetics, there is a growing appreciation of the wellbeing benefits of outdoor living. Time spent in natural light and fresh air can boost

HELIOS 3M SQUARE ALUMINIUM PERGOLA

mood, reduce stress, and improve overall balance. Even a short period outside can reset the mind. Comfortable, thoughtfully chosen furniture makes it easier to enjoy these moments more often.

“It’s about creating spaces people genuinely want to spend time in.”

Many customers are now layering their outdoor spaces much like they would indoors. Pergolas, for example, have become an essential addition. Crafted from robust, weatherresistant aluminium, they provide shelter from sun and rain, extending the usability of a garden throughout the season. Optional side screens or louvred panels offer extra privacy and protection from wind, creating a space that feels sheltered and inviting.

Awnings offer a similarly practical solution, providing adjustable shade and protection from the elements outside the home, particularly above bifold doors across seating areas.

After eight decades, our mission remains unchanged: to help customers create homes they love. The garden has always been a place to gather, unwind and reconnect - and today, it plays an even more vital role in everyday living.

Sometimes, the most beautiful room in the house has no walls at all.

POSITIVELY CRAFTY

In our sessions we can get very engrossed in what we are doing that often the room can go silent, then someone would say something and we would all be laughing.

It would be great to see more people come and join us. Nothing we have made has been too difficult for non crafters to do. One of us would be willing to sit with you to make a card or do what ever you want to do. In fact we all help each other. Nothing is set in stone, you can either bring along your own type of crafting to do or join in with us. We will always encourage new skills.

After payment for hiring

the room, insurance, replacement of crafting materials, with any surplus funding to spare we have been able to spend some on new items for the group to use. We have all the basic tools and a die cutting machine. Some members bring their own tools and materials to share as well. Everyone has something nice to take home at the end of the session.

The room we use is quite large and airy, toilets are close and there are no steps or hazards in the room or entrance area so easily accessible for all mobility needs. Car parking is free for up to 3 hours.

DIARY DATES

Positively Crafty – Thursday 4th June from 1.30pm-4pm

Coffee Morning – Monday 8th June from 10.30am at The Dragonfly Hotel

It has been proven that Crafting is an excellent way to relax and we ourselves can vouch for that. It is worth coming along because half way through a session, we always have a drink and homemade cake. Sessions are light hearted and fun and we all achieve something out of them. We offer support, friendship and connection with others in a similar position.

Speaker Meeting – Thursday 18th June

2pm-4pm. Both Meetings are held at Southgate Community Centre

Zoom Virtual Coffee Mornings—Saturdays from 10am

info@chronicpainsupportgroup.co.uk

Need more from your existing solar installation?

If you already have solar, invest in a retrofit battery storage system

The electricity you generate from your solar panels can’t always be used immediately. A battery storage system is simple and relatively inexpensive to fit and can store any unused power to use in the evening, overnight, or to power an electric vehicle – the choice is yours.

A battery gives you your own renewable energy source, available to you 24 hours a day for however you want to use it.

If you’ve had solar panels fitted in the last few years, you may have been put off by the size of the batteries. Solar technology has advanced to the point where modern batteries are compact, more powerful, simple to retrofit and easy to store in the home, the loft and garage.

Most domestic properties will only require 5-8kW (enough to power an entire home for ten hours), but if you need more energy storage you can add additional batteries at any stage.

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TUESDAY - 6.30PM WEDNESDAY - 9.15AM THURSDAY - 6.00AM SATURDAY - 8.30AM

EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE

07552 778931

Marshmallow & strawberry kebabs

Having a barbecue but not sure what to serve as dessert? Toast up these sweet skewers with salted caramel drizzle.

Ingredients:

20 marshmallows

16 strawberries, hulled

½ x 397g can Nestlé

Carnation Caramel

Toasted hazelnuts or crumbled biscuits, for sprinkling (optional)

Method:

Thread 4 long metal skewers with 5 marshmallows and 4 hulled strawberries each. Carefully hold over a campfire or gas stove, turning slowly, until the marshmallows are toasted. Stir a pinch of salt into caramel and drizzle over the top. Sprinkle with hazelnuts or biscuits, if you like. The marshmallows will be very hot, so allow to cool for a min or so before eating.

DRIVEWAYS, PAVING & FENCING

Local authority approved drop kerbs and access. Tarmac driveways • Shingle • Tar • Block paving

All fencing • Patios and paths • Concrete pads Footings • Drainage • Fully insured.

For a free quote, call Darren 07766 024137

Garden Design Service

• Book a consultation: We’ll set a time to discuss your vision, either in person or remotely if preferred.

• During our garden/ driveway design consultation, we'll discuss your ideas and budget, explore how you want to use your garden and its style, and provide you with some content to spark inspiration. We’ll also assess your garden's design potential, including its views, levels, and access.

• Constructing your vision - using measurements we took from our original meeting and the latest technology in building/ rendering software, we can create stunning visuals showing the potential your spaces have. We try to suggest the best products possible to satisfy your vision.

• At this stage, we can supply you with stills of the ongoing project, making sure you’re satisfied with certain elements of the design.

• Once perfected, the drawing can be converted into a walkthrough-style movie, showcasing every aspect of your project.

Experience your new project before any work commences. Being in the know is crucial when it comes to your landscape project, especially when it comes to cost.

LATEST NEWS

Welcome to the June edition and warmer weather. At MHRA/Eastgate residents association we welcome all to attend the meetings, the agenda is for discussions with the residents, councillors and other attendees. All of the work carried out by the committee is voluntary.

Upcoming events in the community

Every Tuesday, 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Teen Chill for young people in Years 6 to 11, Moreton Hall Community Centre (£1 on entry)

Every Wednesday, 7:30pm to 8:30pm - Men Walking and Talking group - meet outside the Moreton Hall Community Centre (Free)

Last Wednesday of the month, 12:30pm“Cannon Catch Up” social lunch - The Old Cannon Brewery, Cannon Street

Sunday - 2nd Sunday of every month - 10amWoodland Ways meet-up, Natterers Wood Sunday 7th June/20th September , 11am to 2pm - Moreton Hall Litter Pick - meet outside the Moreton Hall Community Centre Monday 15th June/14th September, 7pmResidents Association meeting, main hall of the Moreton Hall Community Centre

Planning developments updates

There are a number of proposed developments relevant to Moreton Hall. The Royal Mail application in relation to their staff parking had another round of consultation until 3rd June. We are waiting to hear when a final decision will be made but we are pushing the council hard because this issue has been going on for almost two years now. We are still waiting to hear about next steps for the development off Mount Road and for the big Rougham Airfield development. As always, the

Moreton Hall & Eastgate Ward

results from The Big Listen will continue to inform our responses to all new developments.

Speed Indicator Devices

A Speed Indicator Device (SID) are being considered in locations around the estate. If you know of any roads where you think a SID is needed, then please do get in touch with us so we can suggest it to the town warden for consideration.

“Keeping Tenants Cultivating Project” at Cotton Lane Allotments

This is a Bury St Edmunds Town Council initiative which has been funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. There is going to be an area at Cotton Lane Allotments with raised beds alongside a polytunnel and composting space. The area will be open to the community, but will also concentrate on long-term tenants who can no longer manage their plots but wish to carry on growing. Anyone interested in this project should e-mail allotments@ burystedmunds-tc.gov.uk. The aim is to roll the project out to the other five allotment sites around Bury St Edmunds.

Details of your local councillors, any questions, queries, please do not hesitate to contact them.

Birgitte Mager Birgitte.mager@westsuffolk.gov.uk

Cliff Waterman

cliff.waterman@westsuffolk.gov.uk

Peter Armitage peter.armitage@westsuffolk.gov.uk

Rowena Lundberg rowena.lindberg@westsuffolk.gov.uk

County Councillor Simon Aalders Eastgate and Moreton Hall Simon.aalders@suffolk.gov.uk

GET IN TOUCH

Cricket Club BURY ST EDMUNDS

Bury St Edmunds Cricket Club have made a promising start to the 2026 season. The club has 4 teams playing on Saturdays and a Sunday team competing in the Hunts Bats League.

A full programme of junior cricket with All stars (aged 5 to 8) and Dynamos (8-11) taking place on Sunday mornings. A full set of matches are being played by the Ladies team thanks to the support of Greene and Greene, with junior cricket

being played competitively at under 11, 13, 15 and 17 level for boys and girls.

Every Saturday the bar is available and the club has seen an increase in support this season which is very welcome.

The 1st team have won 4 of their first 6 matches and are placed 4th at this early stage of the East Anglian Cricket league.

We always knew the step up for the 2nd team would be difficult as in almost every match they are playing against good clubs 1st team who in most cases have a high quality coach with the ability to turn a match on their own, however the team are competing well and will get better as the season progresses.

For further information visit the clubs website at: www.bsecc.co.uk

Bury captain Josh Cantrell bowling

Services Events

SUNDAY 7TH JUNE

9am: Holy Communion (No singing)

9.45-10.15am: Prayer before service

10.30am: First Sunday! (Our interactive Service for all ages)

6.30pm : New Informal Hour of Praise & Prayer service

SUNDAY 14TH JUNE

9.45-10.15am: Prayer before service 10.30am: Morning Worship

SUNDAY 21ST JUNE

9.45-10.15am: Prayer before service 10.30am: Morning Worship

SUNDAY 28TH JUNE

9.45-10.15am: Prayer before service 10.30am: Holy Communion

Soul Food At Moreton Hall Pub

10.30am – 12pm, Sat 6th June.

Join us over breakfast as we wrestle with life’s big questions- please let Christ Church know if you are coming on 01284 725391.

WEDNESDAY 3RD, 10TH, 17TH, & 24TH JUNE

9-10am: Anna will lead those in prayer room at church

7pm: Prayer meeting on zoom

Please remember to contact church office for zoom link – 01284 725391

TUESDAY 2ND JUNE 10am-12pm: Christ Church Crafters New Group Bring your craft & ideas to share Painting, crocheting, knitting all welcome

TUESDAY 16TH JUNE

10.30am-12pm: Coffee Club

THURSDAY 4TH, 11TH, 18TH, 25TH JUNE

10am-12pm – Decaf - for families/carers & living with dementia

11.15am-12.15pm –Positive Steps strength & balance exercises with Parish Nurse Lesley

FRIDAY 5TH & 19TH JUNE

10.30am- 12pm – Stay & Play for family and carers of pre school children & babies interactive play, snacks and time to chat. £3 for a family with two children + £1 per additional child.

The Father’s Day

Written by Samantha Reid, A member of Christ Church

I know on Mother’s Day I am often found telling my children that Mother’s day should be celebrated every day, as a parent we are always thinking of our children’s needs before our own. We are never at rest unless our children are happy, we provide stability, security, and sometimes just a hug to help them.

On June 21st we will celebrate Father’s day. Our opportunity to give thanks to those Fathers who may no longer be with us, those that are striving to do the best they can today, and those wishing to become fathers in the future. We celebrate this to show our love, our gratitude and our faith that each Father will continue to provide support, along with great teaching so that the future

generation can aspire to be the same.

This is so true for our Holy Father. It is right to have someone to look up to, not just in a spiritual sense, but in a way that we can reflect on our own actions, which we want to make all Father’s proud.

Sadly, many of us have lost our fathers, some may not know who their father is, but all of us can feel loved by The Father our God. He provided the way through Jesus’s teachings on earth and, Jesus taught many people the right way to lead their lives.

So, if you are not sending a card or meeting up with your father, perhaps you could meet our Father. You could pray, and he will

listen to your prayers. You could do something nice for someone else, and he will see your kindness. You may choose to attend a church service, and listen to the sermon, and our Father will know you have been. For wherever you are he is there with you. That is the wonderful thing about Faith you have the opportunity to unit like one big family, and it is our Father who has taught us this.

Perhaps like me you wish you could be like Peter Pan and never have to grow up and take responsibilities seriously. But John reminds us in the bible that God sees us all as his children, so whether you have a Father on this earth or not you are always loved, and you will always be his child.

Pete Austin Electrician

Electrical

YOUR LOCAL CHURCH IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Prayer Works!

On the 10th May, 1940, Hitler launched an invasion of France and the low countries. Rommel’s Panzer tanks surged across Europe in a pincer movement.

The German high command boasted that ‘The British army is encircled, and our troops are proceeding to its annihilation’. Britain’s only hope was to evacuate as many men as possible. Churchill said, in his memoirs, that at best, he hoped to save 20 or 30 thousand men. However, King George VI requested that Sunday 25th May be a National Day of Prayer. In a stirring radio broadcast, he called on the people of Great Britain to commit their cause to God. The nation responded. There were queues outside many churches!

And the result? Over the next few weeks three miracles happened. Firstly, for some unexplained reason, Hitler overruled his generals and halted the advance of his armoured columns when they were just 10 miles away from the

British Army. Then on the 28th May, an unprecedented storm broke out over Flanders and grounded the German Airforce, thus enabling the British Army to march the last 8 miles to the port of Dunkirk.

The third miracle was the calm that settled over the English Channel, enabling a vast armada of British boats of all sizes, to cross the channel. During that week, 335,000 men were rescued. Ten times as many as Churchill had hoped for. Sunday 9th June was declared a Day of National Thanksgiving!

C. B. Mortlock writing in the Daily Telegraph said ‘The prayers of the nation were answered, God rescued the

valiant men of the British Expeditionary Force’.

I wonder what you think about prayer..? I believe that when we pray things happen. I can’t explain how influential my prayers are or why some are answered and some aren’t, but as Archbishop William Temple once said: “When I pray coincidences happen. When I don’t, they don’t”.

In the bible, the early church did a lot of praying and amazing things then happened. They experienced the power of God. The church grew, people were healed, released from prison and escaped death.

But how can you pray? Well, Jesus told his followers that when they prayed they needn’t use lots of fancy religious words; that all they needed to do was to simply ask God for his help. Why not give it a try? You may be surprised by the answers.

Mike Simm – Minister of Southgate Church

What’s on in

We meet every Sunday Morning at 10.30am in the Community Centre Main hall with groups for children of all ages.

SPECIAL

FOR JUNE 14 – BURY

CHRITIAN YOUTH LEAD A YOUNG PEOPLE’S SERVICE – see poster below.

Mid-week Communion Services, Wednesdays at 1.15pm in Church Centre

Friendship Club for seniors

Meet in Church Centre at 2.30pm on Thursdays:- 4 June – Reginald Webb on “Fron firefighter to published author” 18 June – Derek Wilding on “Tales of a Suffolk Bobby”

Thursday Club

For women of all ages meets on Thursday 25th June at 7pm – Jonathan Huggins presents: 3D Origami demonstration and then have a go yourself!

JUNE

CoffeeStop, Mondays, 10am to 12noon in Church Centre. Free coffee, tea, biscuits and chat.

OUR LIQUID GROUP FOR TEENAGERS RAISED £400 FOR CHRISTIAN AID WITH THEIR BANANA CAFÉ. WHAT A SPLENDID RESULT! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THEM

Our Church Administrator of 18 years, Jackie Tooley, retired last month.

Thank you to her for all her dedicated service.

Our new church administrator can be contacted on: hellosouthgatechurch@gmail.com or office@southgatechurch.org.uk.

Saleitems

JUNE

List items FOR SALE free of charge to Moreton Hall and Southgate Residents, email: studio@burystedmundsdirectories.co.uk

Do you have any nearly new or unused items that are of no use to you, other than creating unnecessary clutter? Why not try to recycle them and gather a few extra pounds in the process? Please include: Brief description of the item, the price and your telephone number.

PLEASE NOTE:

The publisher can take no responsibility for the claims made by sellers regarding the goods for sale, nor are they liable for any claim with regards to the item or any payment transactions between buyer & seller.

MIRRORED BATHROOM CABINET

810W x 655H x 260D.

Good condition. £50

Tel: 07884 445746

SIZZIX BIG SHOT PLUS AND SIZZIX BIG SHOT DIE CUTTING MACHINES

with embossing folders and dies. £50

Contact: 01284 752187

2 CAST ALUMINIUM GARDEN CHAIRS

with grey cushions (As new, never used) £50

Contact: 01284 752187

SMALL BATHROOM CABINET

360W x 630H x 200D.

Good condition. £30

Tel: 07884 445746

What’s on

Please note: all correct at time of going to press, but please check for updates directly with the venue.

Cinema

Power Ballad (15)

Release date: 29 May 2026

Running time: 98 minutes

When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about. From writer/director John Carney (Sing Street, Once), Power Ballad is a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.

Find out more at: www.cineworld.co.uk

Music

Money For Nothing

Thursday 11 June to Friday 12 June 2026

Money For Nothing is a tribute to the Dire Straits like no other before.

Money For Nothing is a show of the highest quality. Meticulous attention is paid to every detail, to faithfully recreate the distinct sound of Dire Straits in this unforgettable sonic spectacular.

During their career Dire Straits sold over 120 million albums and spent over a thousand weeks on the UK charts, ranking fifth all-time! Performing ‘Money for Nothing’, ‘Romeo and Juliet’, ‘Sultans of Swing’, ‘Private Investigations’, ‘Walk of Life’, ‘Brothers in Arms’, ‘So Far Away’ and many more much-loved classics drawn from six platinum albums.

Find out more at: theapex.co.uk

Theatre

Caroline: A New Musical

Tuesday 16th June - Saturday 20th June

Caroline dreams of something more than stacking shelves at the local greengrocers. Her days are routine, but her nights come alive, walking the pier, sharing laughs with her best friend Mary, and spinning records with Robbie, her music-mad boyfriend.

But a music revolution is coming, and Robbie lands a shock gig with Radio Caroline – the pirate radio station blasting pop, soul and rock ’n’ roll from a ship off the Essex coast and suddenly everything changes.

Set to a soundtrack of iconic hits from the 60’s, Caroline is a vibrant, heart-warming and rebellious new musical about love, ambition and discovering your own voice.

Find out more at: theatreroyal.org

Music

Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Weds 17 June

Queen of the Night – A

Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladium.

Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary journey through three decades of all-time hits such as ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’, ‘One Moment In Time’, ‘I’m Every Woman’, ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘My Love Is Your Love’, ‘So Emotional’, ‘Run To You’, ‘Saving All My Love’, ‘How Will I Know’, ‘Million Dollar Bill’, ‘The Greatest Love Of All’, and many more.

Find out more at: theapex.co.uk

Theatre

It Comes In Waves

Tuesday 30th June

A grief café in Lowestoft, a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline that’s crumbling like rich tea biscuits.

After losing her hubby, ageing Crystal wants to ‘love laugh live’ but maybe she just needs to chill out. After losing Dad, teenage Jordan just wants to like, get grieving over and done with and that… but grief is messy and comes in waves right? Group leader Howard just wants to help everyone else…

Written by local writer James McDermott and drawing on his own experiences of bereavement after losing his father during the pandemic, ‘It Comes In Waves’ is a community-spirited coastal comedy drama that explores how grief comes in waves and asks how we can help each other to stay afloat when it hits.

Find out more at: theatreroyal.org

THE 19TH HOLE

BY ADAM TRETT, PGA PROFESSIONAL GOLF COACH

Email: adamtrettpga@hotmail.co.uk Facebook: Adam Trett - ADT Golf Coaching

Welcome back to the 19th hole, how are we already in June! Golf season is full flow now and we are onto major number 3. This month we are looking forward to yet more great competitions including the US Open.

The professionals have been entertaining us with their play throughout May. We saw a first major championship victory for Englishman Aaron Rai. Such an amazing achievement for him, and hearing his route to professional golf and how he see’s the game he is the perfect example for any junior golfer watching last month.

US OPEN PREVIEW

The U.S. Open, golf’s third major of the year, returns as one of the sport’s toughest tests, with players battling demanding conditions for a chance at history. This year’s championship takes place at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, a historic and windswept venue designed to challenge every

aspect of a player’s game, rewarding accuracy, precision, and smart shot-making. Defending champion JJ Spain returns after last year’s win at Oakmont, but with long, straight driving, sharp iron play, and strong putting all essential, the title is wide open.

COACHES CORNER: WATCH THE WORLDS BEST PLAYERS

Continuing on the major championship theme, I want to draw your attention to the TV coverage and how the players plan and play this venue.

Course management is so key around any course, pay attention to player/ caddy conversations and the numbers they talk about when planning out shots. Where they are looking to land shots to to either make an approach shot easier or to allow the player to have an easier putt.

Yes, I know what you are all thinking, they are the best players in the world and they can hit these shots on demand most of the time so it’s easier for them to make these plans. You are correct in a way….

HOWEVER, if you stand over a shot with a clear plan of what you want to do from tee to green this will allow you have make a fully committed swings each time you address the ball.

After the plan has been made another area to watch will be the players pre-shot routine. These will be bullet proof, they will do the same thing each and every time they play a shot. If anything disturbs this process they will reset and go through it again.

This allows them to stay committed to the plan they have made with their caddie and instills the confidence to perform the shot needed.

Watch and learn from the best in the world this month!

I hope this edition of the 19th Hole has helped, if you would like any advice or help with your golf game please get in contact. Here’s to a great time out on the golf course, and I will see you next month.