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Welcome to the September issue
Can you believe it? This month we’re celebrating 20 years of the magazine – that’s 240 issues! Here we are, two decades later, still landing on doormats every month. It’s such a huge milestone for us, and we couldn’t let it pass without saying the biggest thank you.
Thank you to you, our readers, for picking us up each month and making us part of your lives. Thank you to our advertisers, who’ve supported us year after year and kept this little community magazine thriving. Thank you to our brilliant delivery teams, who’ve braved all weathers to make sure every copy finds its way through your letterbox. And a special thank you to our wonderful contributors – some of whom have been with us since the very beginning.
September always brings a bit of a change of pace, doesn’t it? The kids are back to school, students are heading off to college and university, and suddenly the calendar starts filling up again. Autumn’s here, the air’s turning fresher, and there’s so much to look forward to locally over the coming months. We’ll be keeping you posted on it all, as always.
So here’s to 20 years, and with your continued support, many more to come, we couldn’t have done it without you. Have a fantastic September, take care, and we’ll see you again in October!
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The afternoon concert on a hot August Sunday was well attended and the brilliant musicianship of Roger Cletheroe greatly appreciated.
£600 was collected to support the work of St Nicholas Hospice.
Over four days towards the end of August, the Centre was buzzing in the morning with large numbers of children enjoying Southgate Church’s legendary
Holiday Club. Alison Lovejoy and her all-age band of helpers gave everyone attending a fun time with songs, games, crafts, puppet shows - as well as learning a bit more about Jesus.
To reflect the theme of the seaside, a beach party was held on Friday evening for all the families of the children taking part to experience what had been happening all week.
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From High Sheriff to Patron
Mark Pendlington DL joins Bury Drop In to help build on a decade of impact.
Bury Drop In is delighted to announce that Mark Pendlington DL has joined the charity as Patron during our landmark 10th anniversary year, marking a decade of dedicated service to people facing homelessness in Bury St Edmunds.
Mark is no stranger to our work. In 2023/2024, during his tenure as High Sheriff of Suffolk, he selected Bury Drop In for one of his prestigious High Sheriff Awards, recognising the charity’s outstanding service to the community. His decision to now serve as Patron reflects his ongoing commitment to supporting homeless and vulnerably housed people. Mark has extensive working experience across public and private sectors, including industry, voluntary organisations, education, economic development, and academia. On Suffolk Day in June, Mark was awarded the Suffolk Medal to recognise his many years of service to the county.
Founded in 2015, Bury Drop In has become a trusted lifeline for people in Bury St Edmunds who are homeless or vulnerably housed, providing nutritious meals, emergency
provisions, signposting to specialist support, and a safe space.
One guest, Ben (name changed for privacy), recalls how Bury Drop In has supported him “The volunteers are kind, always ask how I’m doing, and the food and vouchers helped me survive. But most of all, it’s the support to connect with services that has made the difference.”
Mark Pendlington DL said: “I am delighted to become Patron of Bury Drop In and to help support those who are among the most vulnerable in society. I am inspired by the amazing work of the dedicated professional team and volunteers, who are joined by many partner organisations in offering a trusted, secure and safe environment for
those most in need. It is a privilege to be part of this very special team.”
Robert Green, chair of trustees, said: “We are honoured and delighted to welcome Mark as our Patron. His recognition last year was a tremendous encouragement to our team and guests. Mark’s passion for Bury Drop In, combined with his expertise, will help us strengthen our impact for years to come.”
The charity will be celebrating its 10th anniversary throughout the year with a series of events, stories, and a special anniversary report; celebrating the charity through the words and photos of volunteers, guests and supporters — all aimed at raising awareness of homelessness and inspiring local action.
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In August, we met for a Picnic in the Park to celebrate 110 years of the WI. The sun shone, there was good food, laughter and friendship and, of course,
it wouldn’t be the WI without cake.
Back in 1915 the WI was founded to give women a voice and be a force for good in the community. So much has changed but the WI still offers a space for women to meet, make friends and support each other and make a difference to the community.
Fancy joining us? Come along to our September meeting.
Why David gives every month – and how it’s helping patients at West Suffolk Hospital
By Sally Daniels, My WiSH Charity grants and appeals manager
At My WiSH Charity, we often say that it’s the little things that make the biggest difference, and nothing reflects that more than the work we’ve been able to do through our Butterfly Appeal.
Launched in 2019 with support from the Bury Free Press, the Butterfly Appeal aimed to raise £340,000 to create a dedicated indoor space and beautiful garden at West Suffolk Hospital. We wanted to give end-oflife patients a calm, private place where they could spend precious time with their loved ones.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we opened the Butterfly Garden in 2023, and it’s already making a lasting impact. It’s hosted weddings, reunited patients with their pets, and given grieving families somewhere peaceful to reflect. It has also provided a change of scenery for
patients who have been on a ward for some time. But our work doesn’t stop there. The Butterfly Appeal continues today, funding meaningful additions that bring comfort when it’s needed most. These include comfort packs for families who arrive unexpectedly, ready beds so loved ones can stay overnight, scenic screens for privacy and dignity, and handmade
blankets and knitted bears - crafted by the brilliant Blanketeer group.
One supporter who’s helping to make this possible is David Wright, a retired marketing director, who moved to Bury St Edmunds to be closer to his family. David told us West Suffolk Hospital has a warmth that sets it apart. It reminded him of a cottage
Knitted blankets and bears in the Butterfly Room
hospital, welcoming and kind. After discovering My WiSH on a hospital visit, he decided to give monthly to our Butterfly Appeal.
He’s already raised £870 through his regular donations and says that knowing he’s helping local people makes it all worthwhile. What’s more, the messages of thanks he receives from our team reinforce that his generosity is making a genuine difference.
David’s story is a powerful reminder of what regular giving can do. Monthly donations allow us to plan ahead, respond quickly
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If you’ve ever thought about supporting your local NHS charity, I’d encourage you to consider becoming a regular giver. Every pound adds up, helping us go that little bit further to enhance care for patients and their families when it matters most.
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What’s been happening at… HARDWICK Primary School
Welcome to a new school year at Hardwick and especially to our new Reception children and their families, we hope everyone had a fantastic summer break and some great holiday experiences.
As we look forward to an exciting new term lets reflect on what an amazing time was had at the end of last year, so many memorable happenings and activities.
Never to be forgotten was the simply brilliant UKS2 production of Olivia Twist, with many goosebump moments, stunning solos and great acting, one of Hardwick’s best performances. Then the children were able to have some hugely enjoyable out of classroom adventures with not just one but four excursions part funded by the Friends of Hardwick Primary School (FoHPS).
Firstly there was the Musical Theatre Group led by the amazing Miss Weller Poley who sang their hearts out at the Snape Maltings Concert Hall supported by Mrs Manning and Mrs Suttle, months of dedicated rehearsals paid off and making Hardwick proud.
Then different year groups excitedly boarded coaches to Jimmy’s Farm, Chadacre and the Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse Victorian Activity Day, such valuable and worthwhile educational
activities very much enjoyed by the children.
Finally it was sad as we had to say goodbye to our outstanding Year 6 cohort and wish them well on their secondary school journey and also to some long serving staff, some retiring, and some embarking on new exciting chapters.
A special farewell to Head of School Mrs Cowling after many years of compassionate loyal service to Hardwick, her dedication and warmth has made such a difference to the lives of so many children and their families.
By Andy Abbott Governor and FoHPS Chairman
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LSS proudly celebrated its 12th anniversary!
At its the 4th August meeting, LSS raised a glass of bubbly and proudly celebrated it’s 12th anniversary as The support group for those living with Lymphoedema and Lipoedema in West Suffolk and surrounding
Live Well Suffolk
areas, along with a slice of fabulous celebration cake made by LSS sub committee member, Linda Allen. We looked back and celebrated the achievements of LSS – a small support group with big ideas, packing quite a punch when it comes to supporting those with these lifelong chronic conditions, raising awareness, supporting other organisations such as Macmillan, My Wish and
LSN and also fundraising to buy medical equipment for WSLS. A super big well done and a huge thank to all those who have and
couldn’t do what we do without you!
LSS’s 6th October meeting will be a coffee, cake and chat evening with Live Well Suffolk. They’ll be sharing tips and advice to help you make healthy changes for your health and wellbeing, one step at a time. Often making one positive change, however big or small, can often make such a difference to how you feel. So come join us!
2025 LSS MEETINGS
6TH OCTOBER & 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
Celebrate St. Edmund’s Day in Style:
Join Us for the Annual St. Edmund’s Day Fundraising Dinner on November 19, 2025!
The St Edmund’s Day Dinner is set to return this year to the stunning St Edmundsbury Cathedral, where we invite residents and visitors alike to join us in celebrating our Patron Saint’s Day in grand style.
This fabulous event will be fundraising for four local charities: My Wish, Gatehouse, Cancer Support Suffolk and Abbey of St Edmund -Reborn Taking place on November 19, 2025 at 6.45pm, this black-tie event presents a unique opportunity to engage with our community while experiencing an evening filled with elegance, inspiration, and philanthropy. Each table seats 10 guests and features a
sumptuous three-course dinner curated by top local chefs, along with captivating entertainment and an exclusive Auction. All for just £85 per head. We can also offer a limited number of tables for 8, and we can accommodate individual bookings to complete tables.
This year’s Dinner promises to be a fantastic occasion for networking, where local businesses can connect and build relationships, all while supporting our charitable initiatives. With around 300 attendees expected from the community, it’s the perfect chance to entertain clients, celebrate achievements, or simply enjoy a delightful night
out among friends and neighbours.
We are excited to announce that Mark Murphy MBE, the well-known radio personality, is our keynote speaker and will give a talk, ‘It shouldn’t happen to a radio presenter’
We also encourage our local enterprises to consider our sponsorship packages, which include opportunities such as The Drinks Reception, Table Decorations, Flowers, and Signage—each providing excellent visibility and support for our community efforts.
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Join us in making this year’s St. Edmund’s Day Dinner a remarkable success. We look forward to your participation!
CPSG ARE A WARM AND WELCOMING, FRIENDLY BUNCH OF PEOPLE…
Summer break is now behind us, Autumn is upon us and CPSG regroups for the latter part of the year, starting with Positively Crafty whereby we will be looking ahead to Christmas.
CPSG are a warm and welcoming, friendly bunch of people who come together to enjoy their time out, have a laugh and not think about their pain. So don’t be alone, come and be surrounded by friends,
people who understand what you are going through. Join us anytime to see for yourself.
The reality of an invisible illness is about what you see and what you don’t see. Chronic pain is debilitating and time after time people are discriminated against. Until you walk in their shoes do you have the right to judge them? Surely they are as much entitled to live their lives in the best way possible, as any other person, despite their inabilities.
DIARY DATES
SOMEONE ONCE ASKED THE QUESTION:
‘What tools assist you in your day-to-day’ life. Whilst nervously responding came the interruption ‘what about a radio’. A radio, who knew that something taken for granted, is apparently a welcome distraction for people in pain more so than the useful implements purchased/borrowed/been given. Whilst this may help some it may not help all. We are all unique individuals and on our journey of self-discovery and selfmanaging our pain we find out/learn what works for us. Interesting though what crops up when least expected and believed to be a helpful tip or is it?
Positively Crafty – Thursday 4th September from 1.30pm-4pm
Coffee Morning – Monday 8th September from 10.30am at The Dragonfly Hotel
CPSG Speaker Meeting – Thursday 18th Sept 2pm-4pm Both meetings are held at Southgate Community Centre in Bury
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LATEST NEWS
VJ Day event
Thanks to everyone who supported and came along to the VJ Day event at Quality Eats on Friday 15th August. It was a great atmosphere with games, a quiz and plenty of food. Thank you to the team at Quality Eats that allowed us to use the venue and to Birgitte who donated the quiz prizes.
Local Government Reorganisation
Bury St Edmunds residents meeting – 4th August 2025. Q&A Suffolk County Council – Councillor Richard Rout, Cabinet member for Devolution, Local Government Reform and NSIPs West Suffolk Council – Councillor Cliff Waterman, Leader of the Council. This was a constructive event with lots of questions and answers covered, if you require a copy of the feedback report please email mhravicechair@gmail.com
Hedgehog Signage
There have been a few signs installed by Suffolk Highways in designated places identified by Lynda Brignall, Hedgehog Campaigner. Please drive carefully around the estate with regard to the wildlife.
dates for your diary
Litter Pick, Sunday 28th September, 11am meeting outside Community Centre.
Moreton Residents Association Meeting Monday 13th October 7.30pm Community Centre Main Hall –Guest Speaker ‘ Bradley Smith Town Warden’ he will be letting you know what he has been covering within the estate and other projects moving forward.
AGM – Moreton Hall Residents Association –Monday 17th November 2025.
Swift Bird Talk
Thursday 6th November, 7pm – 9pm Moreton Hall Centre. Free event. Listen about how you can help these birds within Moreton Hall.
Parking Issues
We are fully aware of the parking issues around Royal Mail and Skyliner/Primack Road. We are also aware of the issues at Abbotts Green Primary school and in liaison with various authorities to try and find short and long term solutions to not parking on the grass, obstructing pathways, roads and the ever increasing vehicles within both areas.
Greene King Distribution Site
Well done to Colin Payne, Eastgate Ward/MHRA committee member who represented us and visited the new Greene King Site Thursday 21st August 2025 to find out more about the site and project.
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
email birgitte.mager@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Councillor Rowena Lindberg
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Councillor Peter Armitage
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Councillor Peter Thompson
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Tomato, Red Wine & Chorizo Risotto
Ingredients:
Olive oil
2 shallots
1 clove of garlic
80g higher-welfare chorizo
1/2 a bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley, (15g)
750ml–1 litre of organic chicken or vegetable stock
1 x 400 g tin of quality plum tomatoes
300g risotto rice
200ml red wine
50g Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve
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Topped with Parmesan & fresh parsley
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Peel and finely chop the shallots and garlic, finely chop the chorizo, then pick and finely chop the parsley leaves, finely chopping the stalks.
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In another pan, heat the stock with the tinned tomatoes. Add the rice to the shallot mixture and stir to coat the grains. Cook over a high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the grains have cracked and are slightly translucent at the tips, then pour in the red wine.
Stir well and cook until almost all the wine has evaporated. Add the hot stock and tomato mixture, ladle by ladle, stirring well with each addition, and only adding more when the previous ladle is almost fully absorbed. You may not need all of the mixture, or you may need to top it up with a little water.
The rice should be tender but with a little bite in the middle. When it’s cooked, add one last ladle of liquid.
Finely grate the Parmesan, then add to the pan with some seasoning. Stir well, take off the heat and cover. Leave for 5 minutes or so before stirring again, tasting and adjusting the seasoning, if necessary.
Serve topped with extra grated Parmesan and the chopped parsley leaves.
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1 lime wedge
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Craft Corner
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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 Michelle x
This months’ make is for the garden or a window sill. Make a recycled sun catcher.
You will need a piece of clear food packaging, some scissors, a hole punch, some pva glue and flowers from your garden. Optional extras are a branch some small hooks.
Draw around a jam jar lid or glass and cut the circle out
Punch a hole in the top
Cover with a thin layer of pva glue.
Glue your flowers and leaves on and press firmly
When dry, coat with a top layer of pva glue
Repeat as many times as you wish
Screw some hooks along the branch you have found and hook your sun catchers on
Hang the branch from a window or outside on a tree by tying string to both ends of the branch.
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The less glue you use the more see through your sun catcher will be. If you don’t have flowers see how many unusual leaves you can find on a country walk and use them.
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Cricket Club
As the 2025 cricket season reaches its conclusion we can report an immense amount of activity at Bury St Edmunds.
As always a mixture of success and disappointment, but it is enabling a large number of players, men, women, boys and girls
to enjoy the sport which is at the heart of the clubs role in the local community.
None of this would be possible without the help of volunteers who are essential to maintaining the club on and off the field.
Junior cricket continues to thrive thanks to the many coaches who give up their time to encourage young players in particular to play cricket.
The highlight has been the excellent season of the Saturday 2nd team who at this stage with 4 games remaining sit second in the Two Counties Division Two. We do not know what the final position will be but a team featuring many young players has had an excellent season.
The first team have had a mixed season with some good and some disappointing games but that is the nature of cricket.
Find us at: The Victory Ground, Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2BT
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Services Events
SUNDAY 7TH SEPT
9am: Holy Communion
10.30am: First Sunday! (Our interactive Service for all ages)
SUNDAY 14TH SEPT
10.30am: Morning Worship
SUNDAY 21ST SEPT
10.30am: Confirmation & Holy Communion
SUNDAY 28TH SEPT
10.30am: Morning Worship
SUNDAY 28TH SEPT
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 3RD, 10TH, 17TH & 24TH SEPT
7pm: Prayer meeting on zoom
Please remember to contact church office for zoom link – 01284 725391
TUESDAY 16TH SEPT
10-11.30am: Coffee Club
THURSDAY 4TH, 11TH, 18TH & 25TH SEPT
10am-12pm – Decaf - for families/carers & living with dementia
11.15am-12.15pm –Positive Steps strength & balance exercises with Parish Nurse Lesley
FRIDAY 19TH SEPT
10.30am- 12pm – Stay & Play for family and carers of pre school children & babies interactive play and snakes and time to chat. £3 for a family with two children + £1 per additional child.
SATURDAY 20TH SEPT
Soul Food At Moreton Hall Pub
10.30am-noon. Come and think about life’s big questions over breakfast (sorry everyone has to pay for their own breakfast). All welcome and you don’t have to be a Christian to join in the conversation!
Who would
you invite to a dinner party if you were able to have
12 guests from past
or present?
Written by Samantha Reid, A member of Christ Church
This is quite a hard one for me, as I know I would want my grandparents, plus their grandparents, my dad, and current family members which only leaves a couple of seats for famous people. I would love Steven Fry, Whitney Houston, Nelson Mandela, and Jesus.
Like most families not everyone is religious, has the same sense of humour, or music tastes; so how would this work? How many big meal gatherings do you go to these days? We can probably think of Christmas, may be Easter, and perhaps a Christening, wedding, or funeral in this mix. But it’s sad that this isn’t the norm each month or week for people to meet. What is interesting is the link these all have with religion.
I had a really special experience 12 years ago, as my mum and I
went to Italy, and booked a time slot to see the painting of the ‘Last Supper’. I am not a follower of art, but when you know the story behind a painting, and it is in the original place it was created, really brings to life what the picture was trying to tell us. On one level it is a group of men having a meal. But when we understand that Jesus explains what is about to happen to him, what the passing of the bread, and the sharing of the wine and what these actually represent, it is like looking into the souls of each disciple and knowing what that meal means to each of them.
I don’t know about you, but most meal times at special occasions, I try and sit next to someone I know. I tend to be very polite and ask lots of questions to whom I am sitting next to. Even if I am
with extended family, I don’t necessarily know much about them and I certainly would not be able to predict how they would treat me in the future. Jesus however chooses his disciples, and yet he knew one of them would betray him (Judas) and another deny him (Peter). He organises a meal even though he understands what the future will bring. This is a real testament to forgiveness.
I pray you can forgive those that betray or deny you, and the bridges you build from this provide a trusting relationship. Perhaps that starts with an invitation to a meal, even without a special occasion being required. Who ever you share food with let it be meaningful and without judgement. (I say that as I try to cook good food most evenings, but it’s not always the best).
If you are anything like me and can’t bear the thought of good food going to waste, then you are the perfect person to join ‘Still Good Food’ to do something about it.
SGF outlets
This charity based in Bury St Edmunds has a multi-pronged attack to help reduce waste. They collect food from supermarkets, receive donations of food from organisations and individuals and visit farms after harvesting to glean unwanted produce. The food is then distributed through 2 outlets as shown below and in addition much of the gleaned food goes out to 16 other organisations in Suffolk and beyond such as food banks, ‘Bury Drop In’ and many more.
Elsey's Yard, Risbygate St, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3AA
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10.00am - 12.00 noon Monday & Thursday 2pm - 4pm Great Barton, Freedom Church, Mill Road, Great Barton, IP31 2RU
Wednesday & Thursday 10.00am - 12.00 noon Monday, Tuesday & Friday 2pm - 4pm
The Elsey’s Yard and Freedom Church shops are open to the public, anyone can shop at ‘Still Good Food’ and every time you shop you save good food from being thrown away. Customers helped SGF save over 40 tonnes of food last year!
The shops operate on a 'Pay as you feel' donation system (minimum
There are many opportunities for volunteers, you can help in a shop, collect food from a supermarket or come out to farmers fields to help glean, please see contact details below to learn more. hello@stillgoodfood.org Gleaning - roz@stillgoodfood.org www.stillgoodfood.org
SGF make up to 40 visits a week to local supermarkets to collect surplus food that may have gone beyond it’s ‘Best Before’ date. These dates are about quality not safety, when the date is passed, it doesn’t mean that the food is harmful, but it might begin to lose its flavour and texture. Here’s a big shout out to supermarkets for providing the food but there is still a mountain to climb to help reduce the waste that goes to landfill and incineration.
I have just joined Roz and the gleaning team to help work in the fields to collect as much surplus food as possible, we are now in full harvest mode working with 8 farmers in Suffolk. They call us after harvesting and we are given a window of opportunity to visit the fields and orchards to collect as much produce as possible in the time given. The bulk of the produce being onions,
apples, pears and potatoes. We have a target of 36 tonnes of produce to glean before end of March 2026 so any help is welcome.
If you think your time is better spent working with customers in the shops please do not hesitate to call, again, any help is welcome. This is a great opportunity to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.
PS. Thanks to everyone already working and volunteering for SGF.
Do you have any ideas? If so please drop me a line – see details below.
If you are interested in a Nature-walk around Larkwood lakes please contact me (see below), we take small groups of 4 to 10 and charge £10 per person –all proceeds going to maintaining the nature reserve. e. tony@larkwoodlakes.co.uk
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YOUR LOCAL CHURCH IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Forgive!
A few years ago, when I was the vicar of my previous church, a man in his 70s left his wife for another woman in our congregation. Everyone in our church was truly outraged!
But it was particularly upsetting for the man’s wife; a gentle, kind woman who soon began to burn with anger towards him, because he’d hurt her so deeply. Perhaps you can sympathise with her? After all, she was the victim of a terrible injustice.
But the trouble was that her unforgiveness gradually began to spoil many of her closest relationships. For example, although her grownup children felt her pain, they understandably wanted to maintain contact with their father. Which the lady interpreted as unforgivable disloyalty. At this point, many of her Christian friends encouraged her to try to let go of her unforgiveness for her own sake. But she said “Why should I, he doesn’t deserve my forgiveness!”.
Perhaps you have heard people say: ‘Holding on to unforgiveness is like drinking
poison and expecting the other person to die’. And this was certainly what this lady was doing. So over time, she literally poisoned herself with her own bitterness.
However, the good news is that unforgiveness is one of the things that Jesus came to save us from. Our constant rebellion against God creates a massive barrier between us and him. But on the cross, Jesus took all our sin upon himself and dealt with it by taking the punishment that should have been ours. Which enables us to be totally forgiven and to begin a new life-changing relationship with God that will last forever. What’s more, when you put your faith in Jesus and receive God’s forgiveness, his Spirit comes and lives within your
heart. And from that moment on, you feel a new lightness in your spirit. It’s as though you’ve been unburdened and set free!
But as a new follower of Jesus, God will then encourage you to forgive others, as he has forgiven you. This is one of the hardest parts of being a Christian. But mercifully, God always helps us do the right thing. Which means that when someone hurts you, you can pray. And ask God’s Spirit to help you let go of your anger and forgive them.
Jesus always wants the best for us. Which is why he forgives us and asks us to forgive others.
Mike Simm Minister of Southgate Church
What’s on in
SEPTEMBER
Sundays 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th September
10.30am Morning Worship services with groups for children of all ages Morning Service on 21st September includes Holy Communion Special for Sunday 5 October: All-age family service to celebrate Harvest Festival at 10.30am. Mid-week Communion Service, Wednesdays at 1.15pm in Church Centre.
Friendship Club, for older people, meets on Thursdays at 2.30pm in Church Centre:- 4th September – ‘Saffron –Threads of Gold’ – a talk by Liza Jones 18th September – An afternoon of Old Tyme Music Hall.
Thursday Club for women meets on 25th September at 7.45pm in the Small Hall for a talk by Liza Jones –‘Savvy Shopping’. All welcome!
Messy Church for all the familySunday 21st September, 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Registration essential – via the Church website or by contacting the office.
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 & Toddler group, 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.
All of our events and services are held in Southgate Community Centre.
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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
The Roses (TBC)
Running time: 105 minutes
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing –as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, based on the novel by Warren Adler.
Find out more at: www.cineworld.co.uk
Music Rocket Man
Thursday 25 September 2025
Pack your bags, strap yourself in, zero hour 7.30pm, for a night like no other as we celebrate Sir Elton John!
Two hours of glorious Elton hits, including ‘Saturday Night’s Alright’, ‘Crocodile Rock’, ‘I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues’, ‘Daniel’, ‘I’m Still Standing’, ‘Philadelphia Freedom’, ‘Your Song’ and many, many more.
With dazzling costumes, stunning vocals and sensational piano solos, we take you on a journey through Elton’s life and career, the highs and the lows with many a laugh brought to life, live on stage. This show has it all!
Find out more at: theapex.co.uk
Theatre
Sherlock Holmes and the Hunt for Moriarty
Tuesday 30th - Saturday 4th October London, 1901. As the British Empire wages war in the name of a Queen whose health is failing, a series of mysterious events reveals a crack in the high corridors of power. A crack that threatens to destabilise the monarchy, government and Empire. And at its centre, a shadowy figure plans a final deadly move.
Unsure who to trust, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves confronting figures from their past, aware that the most powerful person in the world could be in the pocket of one of the most corrupt. But just how much is Holmes willing to sacrifice as he faces ‘checkmate’?
Find out more at: theatreroyal.org
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Robert Jellicoe (poet)
7.30pm Monday 15th September 2025
Unitarian Meeting House, Churchgate Street IP33 1RH
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, we missed the boat in the August issue so there is a little more to catch up and look forward to this month. July saw another amazing OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP at Royal Portrush and as always we were treated to a great week of competition.
This month is the RYDER CUP!!!!!
For anyone that isn’t aware The Ryder Cup is a biennial men’s golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. The competition is contested every two years with the venue alternating between courses in the United States and Europe.
FORMAT OF PLAY
The Ryder Cup is a match play competition between players selected from two teams of twelve. On Friday and Saturday there are four fourball
matches and four foursomes matches each day; a session of four matches in the morning and a session of four matches in the afternoon. On Sunday, there are 12 singles matches, when all team members play.
The winning team is determined by cumulative total points. In the event of a tie (14 points each) the Ryder Cup is retained by the team who held it before the contest. Europe currently are the holders after their victory in 2023 in Italy.
The Ryder Cup 2025 will take place at Bethpage Black, New York USA. This brutal golf course will be a tough test for both teams. But… how will the US team set up the course?
As I write this. teams have not been confirmed. However, whoever earns their place on the teams or receives a captains pick will show up with only one result in mind. If you have never seen a Ryder Cup make sure you tune in and watch it will be amazing whatever the result… COME ON TEAM EUROPE!!
COACHES CORNER – HIT MID IRON SHOTS PURE!
This month we are looking at iron play, an essential area of the game where better strikes will allow us to be closer to the flag with our approach shots allowing for potential better scores.
When I am teaching, the biggest area I see for inconsistent strikes is having too much body movement throughout the golf swing.
SET UP AND BACKSWING
As you can see from the set up (far left), the chest (sternum) inline with the ball both at address and as the club is moved into the backswing.
This allows for an easier transition into the downswing movement, and more importantly gives a better opportunity to allow the golf club to hit the ground in the same place each time.
If the body weight moves too much in backswing (right for right handed golfer) it will lead to having to make a bigger movement in your down swing. If this large movement is not reversed into impact this can lead to inconsistent strikes.
DOWNSWING MOVEMENT / FEELING
So you’re in a great position at the top of your backswing, now it’s time to strike this iron shot pure.
I just want you to think of moving your body weight or momentum towards the target from this point, resulting in you holding your finish position. This movement is easier from the position you are now easier as you haven’t moved too much in your backswing.
From here all you need to do is watch another great shot find its target.
If you are still struggling with your irons after this, or any other part of your game then I would be pleased to assist you in enjoying this game more. As this should be the most important aspect for anyone’s round of golf.
DRILL – TWO TEE DRILL
This drill is great to give you the same feeling through impact without the needing the space to hit golf balls.
As you can see from the images, the first tee is positioned where the golf ball would be positioned and then the second tee is positioned around 3 to 4 inches in front of (towards the target) of the first one.
hitting both tee’s as the go through the impact area, being able to do this will ensure you and the club are moving into impact well.
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