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Welcome to the May issue
Spring is in full swing, and as we head towards summer, the local calendar is starting to fill up again – and we’re here to help you make the most of it. May brings not one but two bank holiday weekends, perfect for getting outdoors, and enjoying some well-earned downtime.
A date for your diary this month is the Southgate Family Fun Day on Monday 5th May at Hardwick Primary School. It’s always a brilliant day out for all ages, packed with games, food, and feel-good fun. And if you’re in the mood for something sweet this month, don’t miss our recipe for a Baked Sticky Rhubarb Pudding on page 42. Comforting, tangy, and the perfect way to celebrate rhubarb season.
We had a fantastic response to the competition in our April issue to win a family ticket to The South Suffolk Show. Thank you to everyone who entered! A big congratulations to our lucky winner, Denise Dinsey. If you didn’t win this time, don’t worry, tickets are still available for the show on Sunday 11th May. It’s a great day out, with something for everyone to enjoy.
We hope you enjoy this issue, packed with news, events, and great features from our amazing local businesses. Enjoy the month ahead, take care, and we’ll be back with more in June!
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Repair Café – Why Volunteer?
Written by Mark Wharton founder of the Bury St Edmunds Repair Café
A cynic once said that “The world is run by enlightened self-interest” or, put more simply, “you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours”. Chimpanzees, Bonobos and Gorillas, our primate cousins, engage in this activity very literally, maintaining societal bonds by mutual grooming.
We humans like to think that we’re more civilised but scratch the surface and you’ll see this reciprocity in a lot of human behaviours. This is not supposed to be an essay on Anthropology but I think there’s an interesting angle on why the Repair Café is such a powerful and popular concept.
The rewards that clients (the “scratchees”) of the Repair café get are pretty obvious: you bring in your broken and
possibly precious object, a skilled and friendly expert fixes it while they talk you through the process and show you how you might undertake a similar repair yourself. All the while, other lovely people are making tea and cake to refresh you.
The benefits to the expert repairers (the “scratchers”) are less obvious but, I think, more powerful and deeply-rooted in the way our human society operates. Speaking personally, as a retired engineer and an extrovert, I craved the intellectual stimulation and social interactions that work provides. I don’t like golf, so I wanted to find another opportunity for social engagement preferably with something to keep my brain occupied. I also felt something more fundamental – a desire to
give something back: an altruistic urge.
The term Altruism was coined in the early 19th century as the opposite of egoism: “The concern for the well-being of others, independently of personal benefit or reciprocity.”. The benefits of altruism are well-documented. Despite the definition saying the giver is independent of personal benefit or reciprocity, studies show the mental health of the giver can improve more than the receiver.
That deals with the social sidewhat about the intellectual? Repairing something (be that an item of clothing or something electronic) is a bit like a “Whodunit”. The detective (the repairer) has to work out the means, motive and opportunity of why something broke, piece together the story and then provide the satisfying denouement where they hand back the repaired article in front of an amazed audience, embodying the café’s motto of “Bin it? No way!”
The Repair Café is a global organisation started 15 years ago in Holland. We’re run by volunteers for donations. The money goes to venue hire, insurance and consumables. It’s not why we do it.
The next Repair Café in Bury St Edmunds is on 10th May from 11-2 in the Unitarian Meeting House on Churchgate Street. Book in using our online form: https://tally.so/r/3lyvqo
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Join us this May, there’s lots on! Visit our facebook page to stay up to date.
All the big Premier League matches are shown on the big screen, so why not join as a member and start enjoying discounted drinks prices.
We’re extending our opening hours for the summer!
Perfect for a post-school run stop-off or if work’s finished for the day. Loads of outside space, kids play area, dart boards, pool table, big screen sports and brilliant drinks prices - especially if you join as a member!
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Join Us for the 11th Rotary Classic Car Show at Culford!
Sunday, 13th July, 10 AM – 3.30 PM
Culford School Lawns
Get ready for a spectacular day at the 11th Rotary Classic Car Show, returning to the beautiful lawns of Culford School! Building on the success of previous years, this year’s event promises an exciting array of entertainment and an impressive showcase of automotive history.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Over 600 Cars on Display: Marvel at a stunning collection of vehicles from more than 40 car clubs. From classic Morgans and Jensens to iconic Mustangs, the variety is sure to delight car enthusiasts and families alike. Picture a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 parked next to a 1932 Rolls Royce—there’s something for everyone!
DELICIOUS FOOD OPTIONS: Savour a wide range of culinary
delights from local food vendors, featuring everything from Japanese cuisine to a traditional hog roast. Don’t forget to check out the local craft stalls for unique handmade items!
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT:
For the first time, enjoy live musical performances throughout the day, adding to the festive atmosphere of the show.
SUPPORTING A WORTHY CAUSE:
This year, we are proud to support EACH (East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices), which provides essential care and support to children and families across the region. With three hospices in East Anglia, EACH relies heavily on community events like the Classic Car
Show to secure funding—85% of their income comes from public donations. Your participation helps ensure they can continue their vital work.
JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FUN AND PHILANTHROPY!
The Rotary Classic Car Show has raised over £160,000 for local charities over the years, and we invite you to be part of this incredible tradition. Bring your family and friends for a fantastic day out while supporting a great cause!
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TICKETS: Purchase your tickets in advance for a 15% discount at www.theclassiccarshow.org.uk. discounts not available on the day.
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The annual Fun Day takes place on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May opening at 10.30am with loads of attractions throughout the day. Be there!
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The teenagers from Southgate Church are having a fundraising evening in aid of Christian Aid Week on Monday 20th May from 7pm. Delicious treats are promised. Come along to Church Centre from 7pm.
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Despite the sun shining brightly outside, loads of families turned up on the Saturday afternoon before Easter for a time to learn more about the Easter story and message and to have huge amounts of fun.
Crafts, games, puppet shows and scrumptious refreshments were all on offer. Led by Alison Lovejoy and over 30 helpers, everyone was very well looked after. The event was part of the Church’s
programme of activities for families in the area.
The next free event is Messy Church on Sunday 18th May starting at 4pm. This concludes with a freshly cooked meal, so pre-booking is essential.
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Our April meeting was well attended, and we welcomed several visitors to hear our speaker, Michelle Russell from Churchouse Stained Glass. What a marvelous evening.
Michelle told us how she decided to enroll for a four-day training course on stained glass which changed her life and since 2013 she has had her own studio in Elmswell.
Michelle brought examples of her work together with some of the equipment she uses, and talked us through the different techniques employed, including leadwork, foils and kiln formed jewelry.
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She demonstrated scouring glass, using a glass cutter to make a thin precise line (a score) on the surface of the glass so that the glass breaks cleanly along the line when pressure is applied. She made it look very easy, I am sure it is not!
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Have you ever wanted to challenge yourself while supporting a cause close to home? Now’s your chance.
My WiSH Charity is proud to support the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT), which includes West Suffolk Hospital, Newmarket Community Hospital, and vital NHS community services they provide across Suffolk. Our mission is simple: to enhance patient care and support our NHS staff. From funding state-of-the-art equipment to improving patient environments and supporting staff wellbeing, every pound raised helps us go above and beyond for our community.
This year, we’re thrilled to offer our supporters the chance to take part in a series of incredible challenge events. These are well-known, bucket-list style experiences – and now, for the first time, you can take them on while fundraising for your local NHS charity.
Take your pick from three exciting opportunities.
YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE
Tackle the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough in just one day. That’s 24 miles and over 1,400m of ascent – all in under 12 hours! This challenge offers stunning views and a huge sense of achievement. Join us and claim your place in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Club, all while raising money for patient care right here in West Suffolk.
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What’s been happening at… HARDWICK Primary School
By Zara Cowling, Head of School & Andy Abbott, Governor
Wow… Easter has come and gone and unbelievably we are two thirds of the way through the school year. We hope all enjoyed their holiday and had a lovely chocolatey time!
So much happened last month and one of the highlights was the visit of acclaimed “Ready, Eddie, Go” author Nikki Saunders organised by Governor Waveney Metcalf as part of World Autism Awareness Week. The children heard a fun story, learnt about autism and discovered why being different makes us all special. Nikki was “shocked” at how well behaved all the children were, “The little ones were amazing, it was truly lovely to hear so many questions from them, I love that they relaxed and shared their ideas with me”.
Eagle Class celebrated British Science Week with the exciting challenge to build their very own Energy Town. This led to brilliant discussions about green energy alternatives, pupils quickly realised that making a thriving city wasn’t easy!. We also celebrated Red Nose Day and the FoHPS Easter Bingo was a huge success, and very exciting was the launch of the OPAL Lunchtimes programme.
The Outdoor Play and Learning initiative focuses on enhancing outdoor play and learning For children, promoting creativity, teamwork and active play and we look forward to giving our pupils the chance to really enjoy and learn from play.
Finally this months montage features brave Kylie Turner who had her hair bunches cut off in front of the whole school assembly to raise funds and provide her precious hair for the Little Princess Trust. Kylie had the idea when she was brushing her hair in the mirror and asked Mum if she could
have it cut to donate it to children with cancer, Mum Lucy cut the first locks then Ms Suttle cut Kylie’s hair. Fifteen inches of hair was cut and over £800 was raised and we are incredibly proud of Kylie.
Another very special occasion was when players from the Hardwick Football Club were mascots at a recent Bury Town football match against Walthamstow at Ram Meadow. They witnessed a 3 - 1 home win, led the players onto the pitch and chose the Man-ofThe Match, a truly special experience.
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Buzzing into May…
With the warmer spring weather, getting outside seems more inviting to do and gardening is one activity that many of us will have been busy doing.
It is important for those with Lymphoedema and Lipoedema to remember to
wear gardening gloves and appropriate footwear to help protect your skin from getting scratched, stung or damaged.
If your skin suffers damage, then treat it straight away with an antiseptic solution/ wipe, a medicinal cream that
is suitable for you to use, and cover with a plaster/ dressing to prevent any further infection of the affected area. If you need advice on skin damage then do contact the West Suffolk Lymphoedema Service who can advise on the best action to take.
LSS’s 2nd June meeting theme will be Taking your Lymphoedema and/or Lipoedema on Holiday.
There’ll be hints, tips and advice on all manner of things that those with these conditions need to consider and know before setting off for a break, whether in this country or abroad.
2ND JUNE, 4TH AUGUST, 6TH OCTOBER AND 1ST DECEMBER
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
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LIVING WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS… CRAFTING…
…Involves constantly managing an unpredictable cycle of good and bad days causing frustration for the sufferer and their loved ones. Flare ups of pain can last a few days to several weeks and can be exhausting brought on by physical exertion, stress, sleep quality and environmental change, even a simple activity. What helps one person may not help another. A change in routine can make a difference. Pushing yourself too hard leads to consequences—your body reacts.
Invisible illnesses are very real—self-care, gentle
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Recognising patterns and triggers, making adjustments may minimise impact—small lifestyle changes can help reduce frequency.
Understanding rather than enduring can make a difference to all involved. Listening to your body is a way to regain control, rest is essential and crucial to surviving. Having a support group can ease the emotional burden.
Practicing deep breathing and mindfulness can also
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Positively Crafty — Thursday 1st May from 1.30-4pm
Coffee Morning — Tuesday 6th May from 10.30am at The Dragonfly Hotel
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help relieve symptoms. Learn to recognise symptoms early on to prevent a spiral. Pain can be demanding and healing is an active process.
CPSG Speaker Meeting — Thursday 15th May from 2pm-4pm. Both meetings are held at Southgate Community Centre
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Thank you once again to all those that support the Moreton Hall Residents Association and attend our meetings. Next meeting 14th July 2025 at 7.30pm
The Big Listen Survey
Thank you to all of those who took part, there are some very constructive and helpful points raised these will be discussed with various leaders within Suffolk CC/WSC. If you require a copy of the report please email mhravicechair@gmail.com this will also be on Moreton Hall Voice FB in due course.
VE Day Celebrations
With the celebrations 8th May and 15th August 2025. Moreton Hall hope to support the VJ day 15th August 2025, marking the official ending of World War 2. So if as many residents as possible wish to put up bunting/flags to celebrate, this would be great for the community. These are both very important dates and should be remembered. Keep an eye out in the directory of any events that maybe scheduled.
Rock Snake
This is nearing completion, a few more final touches and this should be on show at the community centre very soon. With support from the Town Council, Cornell Building for donating some sand & John M a local blacksmith who has also donated parts of metal to make the brackets.
Parking
Please be conscious when parking around the estate and leave access for Emergency Vehicles & Waste Vehicles. Royal Mail staff parking – we are continuing to push the council about getting this issue resolved.
Litter Picking
Next litter picking dates are 22nd June, 28th September & 7th December 11am. Meet the MHCC.
Sports Direct Building & Change of use to Builders Merchants
If anyone wishes to object to the change of use or views on keeping this as a Health & Wellbeing Centre please email below asap or follow the link to the portal. This was pulled off the Agenda on 2nd April 2025 for further investigation into marketing of the site. Ref: Planning Application DC/24/0964/ FUL - Former Sports Direct Fitness, Easlea Road, Bury St Edmunds
Email: customer.services@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Portal Link: https://planning.westsuffolk.gov.uk/ online-applications/applicationDetails.do?eyVal =SGCHU2PDKDY00&activeTab=summary
As chairman, I am happy to raise any points from residents raised at the meetings and with local councilllors. But you can also direct any questions you may have to your local councillors:
Councillor Birgitte Mager
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Councillor Rowena Lindberg
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Councillor Peter Armitage
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Councillor Peter Thompson
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Baked Sticky Rhubarb pudding
This baked rhubarb pudding has a lovely bottom layer of sticky rhubarb, topped with an ever so moist sponge. The topping is what makes this baked pudding a little different, but it’s essential to achieve the lovely stickiness!
Top with half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon for a nice aromatic touch, and serve with custard or cream.
Ingredients:
370g diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
125g plain flour
150g caster sugar
80ml milk
45g butter, melted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
200g sugar
1 tablespoon cornflour (if needed)
225ml boiling water
Method:
Preheat the oven to 180 C / Gas 4. Place rhubarb in a buttered 20cm square tin. In a small bowl, mix flour, sugar, milk, butter, baking powder, salt and vanilla (mixture will be thick). Spread over rhubarb. For topping, combine sugar and cornflour. Sprinkle over sponge mixture.
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• 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.
Craft Corner
Welcome to my crafty column! Every month I share a crafty activity for you to try at home. Check out my facebook page for more info www.facebook.com/thecraftyfoxes or visit www.thecraftyfoxes.co.uk
Do come along to our FREE fabric flower workshop in Abbey Gardens on May 29th at 10am as part of this years Bury In Bloom project. More information on my website.
Michelle x
This months’ make uses old egg boxes and turns them into a cute flower shop.
You will need… 2 egg boxes, pair of scissors, hot glue gun, old cardboard, ruler, paint.
Firstly cut out a rectangle 50cm x 24cm from cardboard.
Draw a scalloped edge on another rectangle and cut out. This will be the canopy.
Draw a round circle (draw around a tin can).
Paint the wheel to look like a tyre and spokes and paint the canopy.
Leave to dry and then stick in place using a hot glue gun.
Then cut out 4 dividers and 3 egg cups from egg boxes and paint white.
Stick them onto the flower shop.
Pick some wildflowers and add them into the vases to complete the look.
TOP TIP…
Try placing some wet tissue in the bottom of the egg box vases to stop the flowers from drying out so quick.
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Cricket Club BURY ST EDMUNDS
The cricket season is up and running and Bury St Edmunds have a very full fixture list. The fixture and training schedule is available in print from the Community Pavilion or by visiting the club website www.bsecc.co.uk.
As well as four Saturday and two Sunday adult teams, there are fixtures for the young players at under 11, 13 and 15 level too.
The club is keen to attract players of all ages who are very welcome.
There is a full programme of coaching:
Sundays from May 4th for All Stars (aged 5-8) Dynamos (aged 8-11).
Mondays Under 11 players soft and hard ball.
Fridays Under 13 and 15.
Wednesday evenings are devoted to ladies cricket. The club is keen to increase the ladies and girls section so please come along on a Wednesday evening or contact Lisa on 07798 817862.
Cricket is being played every Saturday and Sunday so please come and enjoy the game in a friendly relaxed atmosphere at the Victory Sports Ground.
Find us at: The Victory Ground, Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2BT
Ladies team 2024 with coach Nikethan Radhakrishnan.
Creche available at all services
Services Events
SUNDAY 4TH MAY
9am: Holy communion (Note the later start!)
10.30am: First Sunday! (Our interactive Service for all ages)
SUNDAY 11TH MAY
10.30am: Morning Worship
SUNDAY 18TH MAY
10.30am: Holy Communion
SUNDAY 23RD MAY
10.30am: Morning Worship + Baptism
SUNDAY MAY 25TH
2:00-4:00PM
Messy Church at Christ Church Moreton Hall. A chance for the whole family to find out more about Jesus through crafts, games, songs and more. Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer over 18. No charge for attending although donations towards crafts and food welcome.
WEDNESDAY 7TH, 14TH, 21ST & 28TH MAY
7:30pm: Prayer meeting on zoom
(Please remember to contact church office for zoom link – 01284 725391)
TUESDAY 20TH MAY
10-11.30am: Coffee Club
THURSDAY 1ST, 8TH, 15TH, 22ND & 29TH MAY
10am-12pm – Decaf - for families/carers & living with dementia
11.15am-12.15pm –Positive Steps strength & balance exercises with Parish Nurse Lesley
FRIDAY 9TH & 23RD MAY
10.30am-12pm – Stay and Play For parents/carers of babies to pre-school age having fun with toys and time to chat over a drink & biscuit.
Are you a giver or a receiver?
Written by Samantha Reid, A member of Christ Church
You may think about presents when we talk about giving or receiving, but actually I wish to focus your thoughts on other ways you can give or receive.
Maybe a friend has been there to pick you up when life gets hard, or a family member has cooked you a lovely meal. You might have been someone who has given their time to cut someone’s grass, or volunteer on a regular basis; but which of these do you get most pleasure from?
It is hard to decide if you have just been the recipient of someone else’s good will, or you are smiling because of recent experiences helping others.
In May we are looking at
Acts 9-16 and the journey with Jesus. 11th May we read about Tabitha, who had a reputation of ‘doing good & helping those in need’. I tried to discover her reasons why she helped others so much, and as a committed disciple she learnt from, and followed Jesus’s teachings. Tabitha also had the resources to help make clothing for widows, and provide food for the community she lived in.
We may think we don’t have resources to help anyone else. Actually, Jesus used his teaching to show that we are all born with skills, but sometimes it takes other people to bring these out.
Since I have been teaching exercise classes in the
community, I have often used Easter time to make chocolate crispy nests with eggs in to share with my classes. This was influenced by my mum who would make sweets for her student nurses, and patients. My husband often gets disappointed as the cakes are not for him.
I think Jesus wants us all to find the gifts we are born with to help others, maybe we can help ourselves enjoy what we are capable of.
If you haven’t discovered your own unique abilities, why not try helping others; Not only could it be a wonderful gift to others, you might receive the best gift of all…
Your reason for being here!
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE
Funny isn’t it, water is one of the most important substances on our planet but sometimes we take it for granted. Thankfully over the last few years an increasing group of organisations and individuals have become more vocal to hold our suppliers to account.
Interestingly the average water usage per person per day depends on the number of people living in a household, these are the numbers supplied by Anglian Water:
• 1 person 54 Cubic metres a year per person
• 2 people 50 Cubic metres a year per person
• 3 people 46.3 Cubic metres a year per person
Putting that into perspective the water used by 46 of us living on our own would fill an Olympic sized swimming pool in a year. Pretty shocking.
Also compare that to the 1830’s when we used just 18 litres of water per person per day, that’s only 6.6 Cubic metres a year, less that a seventh of our consumption today.
It is now just a commodity in the eyes of the privatised water companies who have made huge sums of money also paying share holders over £80 billion in 30 years.
In that time we have seen a degradation of our water treatment infrastructure which has led to increasing pollution in our rivers, streams and lakes.
If more of those profits had gone into upgrading our system, maybe we would see cleaner purer water in more of our waterways. Anyway, that’s enough of a rant, how about we look at the water coming out of your tap.
Financially, each cubic metre of water costs us between £7.90 (1 person in a household) to £6 (3 people in a household), and adds 10.4kg to our carbon footprint.
Note - The increase in cost with fewer people in a household is due to the relative effect of the daily standing charge which is charged by household not householders.
Depending on the number of people in a household that gives a range as follows:
1 person £427 and 561kg
CO₂ per year
2 people £327 and 525kg
CO₂ per person per year
3 people £278 and 481kg
CO₂ per person per year
My advice here is look at the big water usage in your household, these are going to be things like showers, toilets and high pressure outside washers. You could save anything between 30% and 40% of the water you use by significantly cutting back on these activities. e.g. reduce an 8 minute power shower from 8 minutes to 4 minutes save 11 cubic metres of water in a year, that’s £66 and 114kg CO₂ per person.
Using a dual flush toilet, you could save around 4.5 cubic metres of water in a year, saving £27 and 47kg CO₂ per person.
I think we will carry on with this subject next month, there are many more ways we can save water that I want to share with you.
Please let me know if you have any other thoughts on water.
Pete Austin Electrician
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YOUR LOCAL CHURCH IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Pope without Pomp
Cardinal Vincent Nichols is the current leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Great Britain, and tells the story of a meeting with the Pope. After they’d been together for a while the Pope asked him if he had any questions. Cardinal Nichols said that he had just one: “What should I look for when identifying potential bishops to recommend to you?” The Pope thought for a while and said: “If a man is good at teaching, let him teach you; if he is good at administration, let him run your office; but when sending me potential bishops, send me men who smell of the sheep”.
In other words, an authentic Christian leader will not float around in high level meetings behind closed doors, talking only to other senior clerics. Rather they will retain a heart for ordinary people and spend their time ministering amongst them, in the real world.
Last month, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, also known as Pope Francis, died at the age of 88. He was loved and respected, both in and outside the Catholic Church. Upon becoming Pope, he said
“I am a sinner, but I trust in the infinite mercy and patience of our Lord Jesus Christ”. And so, from the outset of his papacy, he was reluctant to condemn immoral behaviour in others, preferring instead to stress God’s mercy.
He also became known for his rejection of pomp and luxury; and was often spotted driving around Rome in a 20-year-old Renault 4, with 190,000 miles on the clock. He lived simply, eschewing the gilded papal apartments, in favour of an ordinary flat where he cooked for himself.
When he was the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Bergoglio had a reputation for spending most of his time visiting the
poorest neighbourhoods, where he urged his priests “to get out of their churches and onto the streets” so that they could meet the poor “person to person”.
Until the end, Pope Francis remained humble, sincere and warm. He never became a professional Christian, hiding behind his esteemed title, in the safety of an institution. Indeed, people who wrote to the pontiff asking for his help were often surprised when he telephoned them himself.
If Jesus showed us what God looks like, then surely Pope Francis, showed us what a Christian should look like.
Rev Mike Simm – Minister of Southgate Church
Sundays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th May
10.30am Morning Worship services with groups for children of all ages Morning Service on 18th May includes Holy Communion
Mid-week Communion Service, Wednesdays 1.15pm in Church Centre
Community Fun Day
Bank Holiday Monday 5th May – the Church will be running the refreshments tent together with games and puppet shows. See you there!
Messy Church for all the family is on Sunday 18 May @ 4pm: Crafts, Games, Puppet Show, Bible Stories - ending with a freshly cooked meal. Pre-booking is essential for this free event.
Strawberry Café - on Monday 12 May between 7 & 9: presented by Liquid, our group for teenagers, raising money for Christian Aid to help the poorest people in the world both abroad and at home. There is no charge but donations are requested.
MAY
Friendship Club for seniors meets on Thursdays at 2.30pm in Church Centre:1st May – Film Afternoon 15th May – ‘Between The Lines’ –How railways came to town and changed Bury and Britain. A talk by Catherine Buchanan
Thursday Club meet at 7.45pm on 22nd May for a Quiz Night – a date for all women.
During term time, the following midweek groups meet in Church Centre:Liquid, for young people in school years 8 to 13, Mondays 7pm to 9pm; Southgate Parent & Toddlers, (SPOTS), Wednesdays 9am to 11am. Youth Club, for school years 5, 6, 7, Thursdays 6.30pm to 7.45pm.
CoffeeStop, Mondays, 10am to 12noon in Church Centre. Free Coffee, Tea, Cake and Chat. No CoffeeStop on Bank Holiday Mondays, 5th and 26th May. All of our events and services are held in Southgate Community Centre, Caie Walk.
DRIVEWAYS, PAVING & FENCING
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What’s on
Please note: all correct at time of going to press, but please check for updates directly with the venue.
Cinema
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (Rating TBC)
Release date: 21 May 2025
Running time: 170 minutes
Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.
Starring Hayley Atwell, Angela Bassett, Tom Cruise, Henry Czerny, Janet McTeer, Esai Morales, Nick Offerman, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Holt McCallany, Frederick Schmidt, Shea Whigham, Pom Klementieff, Hannah Waddingham, Mariela Garriga, Charles Parnell, Greg Tarzan Davis.
Find out more at: www.cineworld.co.uk
Theatre
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Tues 13thSat 17th May
The worldfamous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your golden ticket to producing a crowd-pleasing, outrageous ensemble musical with plenty of delicious roles.
Coldplace
Music
Friday 16 May 2025
Coldplace, the world’s leading tribute to Coldplay, is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.
The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last 20 plus years, including ‘Yellow’, ‘Paradise’ and ‘A Sky full of Stars’, right through to ‘Higher Power’ and ‘My Universe’ from their latest album, ‘Music of the Spheres’.
Starts: 7.30pm Tickets: £30 Seated, £28 Standing
Find out more at: theatreroyal.org
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