BSE Directory April 2021 issue

HEALTH + BEAUTY

HOME

LIFESTYLE

FASHION

Directory

FOOD + DRINK

WHAT’S ON

NEWS

MORETON HALL & SOUTHGATE EDITION APRIL 2021 issue 187

FREE

Easter Recipes

community news

+ LOTS MORE!

STAMP DUTY HOLIDAY On all properties under £500,000 until 30th June 2021

Now’s the time to get moving!

Considering buying or selling a home? There’s never been a better time. Call us NOW and we’ll help you get moving!

1a Lawson Place, Moreton Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7EW

Tel: 01284 754950

E: sales@tennenspropertiesltd.co.uk www.tennenspropertiesltd.co.uk

12 | DECEMBER 2015

Y

0

!

contents

APRIL 2021

LOCAL NEWS 12/13 WEST SUFFOLK HOSPITAL CHARITY 16/18 COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS 24 WOODLANDS WAY 20/28 COMMUNITY NEWS 56/58 LOCAL CHURCH NEWS

HEALTH & BEAUTY 30 32

LYMPHOEDEMA SUPPORT CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT

FOOD & DRINK 38/40 RECIPES

HOME & LIFESTYLE 44 48 50 54

ROUGHAM AIR TOWER NEWS CRAFTY CORNER

CROSSWORD FOR FUN CLASSIFIED ADS 62-63 GARDEN ACCESSORIES

Go to Page 38 for this months Recipe:

CHEESE & CHILLI HOT CROSS BUNS

Awnings are the perfect solution for outdoor living

ORDER NOW FOR INSTALLATION IN TIME FOR SPRING/ SUMMER

All Awnings come with a 5 YEAR GUARANTEE

FREE measuring and fitting

FREE no obligation quotations

Over 25 years experience

Friendly, local company (no agents)

Guaranteed for 2 years

CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT 79 Northgate Street Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1JD T: 01284 753310

12 High Street Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8LB T: 01638 665656

www.hartwellblinds.com

THE

Sh locop al

Hartwell BLIND COMPANY LTD

EDITOR’S LETTER

Welcome to the APRIL ISSUE

We hope everyone is looking forward to restrictions being lifted gradually. We are eagerly awaiting the beer gardens to open soon! But holidays are still a little in limbo so it maybe Costa Del Bury again for the summer. So with that in mind, on pages 62-63 we have a few good buys for the garden.

Hopefully cinemas will be back open again in May, so in the meantime Netflix is still a must have for April, on pages 58-59 we have some good films to watch, if unlike us girls in the office, you’re not into a boxset binge!

With Easter coming up we have a couple of recipes to try too on pages 38 and 40.

As always, stay safe, many of us are still awaiting the first vaccine, so we’re not out of the woods just yet. Have a lovely Easter Bank GEMMA PROCTER, editor Holiday and see you all in May!

Gemma

Meet the team...

Find us on Facebook & Twitter: Moreton Hall Directory @BSEdirectories

SALLY WALTERS

JEREMY PROCTER

CAT DUBE

Keep up with all the latest news for your area every day at www.burystedmundsdirectories.co.uk Publisher: Amplify Design & Print Bury St Edmunds Directories, Unit 11, Barton Road Retail Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7BE

Design & Artwork: www.amplifydesign.co.uk

A M P L I F Y. DESIGN & PRINT

Telephone: 01284 765092 Email: studio@burystedmundsdirectories.co.uk Advertising/copy deadline for May 2021 issue: Monday 19th April 2021 While all reasonable care is taken to ensure the accuracy of information included in the Bury St Edmunds Directories, the publishers take no responsibility for the accuracy of statements made by contributors or advertisers, or for loss arising from non-publication or misprint of any advertisement. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the editor. Reproduction, in whole or in part, without the written permission of the publisher is strictly prohibited. Design and compilation copyright 2020 © Jeremy Procter, Director, The Bury St Edmunds Directories.

APRIL 2021 | 05

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE DOWNLOAD THE LOYALFREE APP TO DISCOVER DISCOUNTS, DEALS AND EVENTS IN BURY ST EDMUNDS

LOYALFREE DONATES 1P TO CHARITY EVERY TIME YOU COLLECT A LOYALTY STAMP ON THE APP

LOCAL NEWS

Bluestone Paving Bluestone Paving & Decking specialise in producing beautiful Patios, Driveways and Sundecks to the highest standards

Call for a Free Quotation

01284 716405 or 07766 001125 www.bluestone-paving.co.uk

PATIOS | DRIVEWAYS | PATHWAYS | DECKING | FENCING

STEWART BRACEY Painter & Decorator INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Based in Bury St. Edmunds, we offer the highest quality workmanship.

No job is too large or small.

CALL TODAY TO DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT

T. 07778 477159 /01284 701395 E. stewart.bracey@btinternet.com

www.stewartbracey.com

APRIL 2021 | 07

LOCAL NEWS

TRADE & PUBLIC WELCOME

£26.50

Fortuna Porcelain

PER M2 +VAT

SILVER

CREAM

GREY

BEIGE

BLACK

BRONZE

Superior Lap Fence Panels 6x4ft

£17.95 each+VAT

6x5ft

£18.95 each+VAT

6x6ft

£19.95each+VAT

1.8 x 1.2m

1.8x1.5m

1.8 x 1.8m

GOLDEN BROWN OR GREEN

ORDER ONLINE 24/7 8 | APRIL 2021

howarth-timber.co.uk

Incised Fence Posts UC4 Treated Available sizes: 75x75mm x 1.8m* 75x75mm x 2.4m 100x100mm x 2.4m 100x100mm x 3.0m

from

£6.00 EACH +VAT

m* m 2.4m .0m

LOCAL NEWS Bury St Edmunds Branch, Hollow Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7QW tel: 01284 250160 email: sales.bse@howarth-timber.co.uk OPENING TIMES Mon - Thu: 07:00 - 17:00 Fri: 07:00 - 16:00 Sat: 08:00 - 12:00 Sun: CLOSED

Smooth & Grooved Treated Reversible Softwood Decking 32x125mm

32x150mm

27x120mm FINISHED SIZE

27x145mm FINISHED SIZE

LINEAR METRE +VAT

LINEAR METRE +VAT

£2.15

£2.60

Softwood Sleepers UC3 Green Treated 95x195mm 2.4m

£18.50 EACH +VAT

NEW SIZE

GO LARGE

95x195mm 1.2m

120x240mm 2.4m

£9.95 EACH +VAT

£27.50 EACH +VAT

Marketstone

PROJECT PACK Thickness: 18mm Pack Coverage: 20.93m2 Range of colours available

£19.95 PER M2 +VAT

APRIL 2021 | 9

LOCAL NEWS

Moreton Hall Highways The County Council issue continuing to dominate is the increased number of HGV’s legally using Orttewell Road and also the increasing numbers on Bedingfeld Way. As the County Council refused to act, I complained formally but they rejected it. I escalated it to the Local Government Ombudsman but they have declined to investigate because I, as a resident, am not badly affected. As the law prevents the LGO investigating complaints from a councillor on behalf of the community, local residents who are immediately affected have also submitted complaints. Hopefully the message will get through. Many thanks to residents of Moreton Hall and the Southgate ward who have responded to the Directory article and to the local leaflets, with a very big majority supporting the need for control.

It’s worth remembering that the Eastern Relief Road was constructed and Junction 45 (Rougham) restructured at huge expense to provide access to Suffolk Park and yet the county council are content for alternatives to be used. The cabinet councillor for highways even states that he would expect some traffic from the west to use Bedingfeld Way as that is the shortest route. It certainly isn’t the easiest route and in normal times, results in even more congestion at J44 (Sainsburys).

HGV’s have always used Bedingfeld Way to deliver to the retail park and that is widely accepted but it should not be a route to the massive warehouse and distribution businesses at Suffolk Park. Local residents have been in contact with several and they agree that J45 is the route that should be used. Following leaflets to houses bordering Bedingfeld Way, the majority of residents who responded want more control. It’s so frustrating that this could be resolved if the county council could bring themselves to agree with the obvious. We will not give up and in the meantime, I have asked Highways England, responsible for the A14, if direction signs to Suffolk Park via Junction 45 can be installed.

City Fibre The contractor working for City Fibre, that spent most of last year installing fibre on Moreton Hall, has been replaced with a new company to complete the installation. I am assured the estate will be completed by the end of April but will continue to report any problems to the county council as it’s essential everything is logged to ensure remedial action is taken. Please let me know if you see anything that needs putting right.

By County Councillor Trevor Beckwith Email: trevorbeckwith@btinternet.com or call: 01284 703894 or 07776157729 10 | APRIL 2021

LOCAL NEWS

FENCING & DECORATING

by D. PERRIN

• Quality treated fencing supplied and erected • Gates and frames • Galvanised gate furniture • Concrete and wooden posts • Concrete and wooden gravel boards • All types of fence panels available (treated) • Old fencing cleared • Excellent quotes returned promptly • Professional, tidy and reliable service

• Interior & Exterior Decorating • Wallpapering • Prompt Quotations • Competitive Rates • Reliable, Friendly & Tidy Service • Many Returning Customers

Est. 1984

GET A QUOTE NOW!

Call David on 01284 706484 or 07930 976824

www.dperrin.uk

LOCAL NEWS

Too busy?

Mount Farm Doctor’s Surgery

Chiropodist & Podiatrist

happy feet for all the family Qualified Chiropodist/Podiatrist Mount farm Surgery, Lawson Place, Moreton Hall, IP32 7EW.

Let Ovenclean take care of it!

Telephone:

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9am to 5pm

Caroline Barwick-Walters MInstChP (HPC 20355) T:

01284 753563

07494 869756 Email: richard.langston@ovenclean.com or visit www.ovenclean.com

TARGET

best

footforward APRIL 2021 | 11

LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS

my

c ha ri ty Registered Charity No. 1049223

So many of you have donated to our Help your NHS hospital Covid appeal over the past twelve months but, as we support over 100 areas of the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, it’s been amazing that some of you have continued to say thank you to different areas of the hospital.

Molly and Jack Deal have turned their tragedy into helping others.

The couple sadly lost their daughter when she was born at just 16 weeks and six days on New Year’s Eve. They decided to take on a challenge of cycling from Bury St Edmunds to our twin town of Compiegne in France on their static bike, a distance of around 300 miles, to say thank you to the teams who cared for them. As we write this they are already at over £4,000 which will benefit both the bereavement suite and the gynaecological ward, F14, who plan to use some of the money to provide some keepsakes for their patients.

My WiSH Charity provided West Suffolk Hospital with the bereavement suite back in 2016. This large room is big enough for the whole family to be together and has its own bathroom and kitchenette. We also provided a cuddle cot which allows families to keep their baby with them longer enjoying precious time all together.

If you would like to donate to Molly and Jack, you can do so at www.justgiving. com/jack-deal5.

And it’s not always money that people donate. Nine year old Harry Tarpley donated time and paint! He had seen the hospital gnomes were looking a little tired and so invited for them a little holiday! The result was a wonderful makeover complete with NHS rainbows.

Don’t they look amazing, they certainly brighten up one of the courtyards. If you’re heading down to the pathology lab for a blood test, do keep an eye out for them.

My WiSH Charity Soapbox Challenge We are hoping to announce in April that our My WiSH Charity Soapbox Challenge will be able to go ahead on Saturday 4th September. Do keep an eye on our social media pages and on our website for more details.

@mywishcharity

mywishcharity

If you have any questions about fundraising, any of the events mentioned above or how you can help the hospital, please contact fundraising@wsh.nhs.uk or call 01284 712952 12 | APRIL 2021

D

LOCAL NEWS HOME + LIFESTYLE

MARTYN WEBB PLUMBING SERVICES

TRUSTED LOCKSMITHING SERVICES

BURYS 1ST CHOICE

LOCKSMITHS & Fully Qualified & Insured Plumber UPVC REPAIRS Over 30 Years Experience SPECIALIST YourNolocal Call Out 24 Fee hour locksmith

We can with...

Nohelp Job Too Small lock repairs

Locks, Handles & Hinges garage doors REPLACED

lock replacements & upgrades

key cutting

Reliable and Friendly Service lock-outs non-destructive entry specialist

we can quickly repair most locks

upvc repairs

we fix upvc windows & doors we fit, repair & upgrade locks

CALL SEAN NOW ON

we offer a free security check and advice PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS • MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS on-site & while you wait to make your property more secure COMPLETE BATHROOM REFURBISHMENTS 1 year warranty WALLburglary & FLOOR TILING • ALL TYPES OF SHOWERS FITTED peace of mind with repairs our 12 month parts we can quickly secure •your property, RADIATORS • CYLINDERS IMMERSION HEATERS thenVALVES make • lasting repairs PUMPSand • BALL SYPHONS • TAPS • OUTSIDE TAPS & labour guarantee SERVICE VALVES • WATER SOFTENERS • SINK UNITS COLD WATER STORAGE TANKS

07527 Call us now 01284 220180 184382 Telephone: 01284 852554 24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER 07761 800 465

Mobile: 07864 712055

www.thelockguysltd.co.uk info@thelockguysltd.co.uk Vetted tradesman!

take a photo of this advert on your phone, you never know when you might need us!

Email: webbtm88@hotmail.com No VAT & No call out fee!

BURY DIRECTORIES 85x124.indd 1

24-7

service 12/04/2019 15:38

SPECIAL OFFER

ty

AUGUST 2019 | 13 69 APRIL 2021

LOCAL NEWS

Moreton Hall

Community Centre After over three months of lockdown we are all looking forward to the easing of restrictions in a safe and timely manner.

Following the Government’s roadmap out we are working towards reopening the club on Friday 21st May where the rule of six or two households mixing indoors will apply.

Hopefully restrictions will be further lifted after 21st June meaning private parties will finally be allowed to take place.

Do you have a birthday, anniversary or any other event to celebrate? Or perhaps you simply wish to throw a party for family and friends to come together after an unprecedented year?

Our spacious hall is available to hire at competitive rates and we are Covid secure. We still have some Friday and Saturday nights available for this year and we are taking bookings for 2022.

Please get in touch on 01284 763402 or email moretonhallclub@aol.com for further details or to book.

We look forward to welcoming you back to your community centre soon!

HALL FOR HIRE

BOOK NOW FOR YOUR EVENT! l Children’s Parties l Wedding Receptions l Private Functions l In-house Catering Available l Bar & staff included l AMPLE FREE PARKING l Conference Facilities also available

*Subject to the current legislation.

For updates on what’s on join us on facebook!

Telephone: 01284 763402 Email: moretonhallclub@aol.com

www.moretonhallcommunitycentre.co.uk

14 | APRIL 2021

follow us on:

k

LOCAL NEWS

Do you look after a Partner, Relative, Friend or Neighbour?

Do you feel isolated or need someone to listen?

You’re not alone.

We can help.

We offer a range of free services, information and advice to anyone, of any age, who is looking after someone with an illness, disability or age related condition, who could not manage alone.

Suffolk Family Carers GP Advisor, Tracy Alexander, will be at MOUNT FARM GP SURGERY on the 1st Thursday of every month, to provide information, guidance and emotional support.

Telephone: 01473 835407 Email: healthteam@suffolkfamilycarers.org

Pete Austin Electrician Fully qualified, insured and experienced electrician willing to undertake both large and small jobs – please contact me for a no obligation quotation. l Complete rewires l Partial rewires l Inspection & Testing l Electrical Condition Reports l Extra sockets & lights l Power to garages, sheds or workshops l External security lights l Showers l Fuse board upgrades l Mains linked smoke alarms

T. 01284 747284 M. 07810 358431

peteaustin.electrical@gmail.com 9 Smith Walk, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP33 2NW APRIL 2021 | 15

LOCAL NEWS

Community centre SOUTHGATE Art

Art Art SOUTHGATE Competition TOWARDS A GREENER Art Art Competition Art Competition Competition Competition Competition

Southgate Community Centre is teaming up with Greener Growth to deliver conservation and regreening projects. To celebrate the start of this we are designing a new murel and we need your help!

Southgate SouthgateCommunity CommunityCentre Centreis isteaming teamingup upwith withGreener GreenerGrowth Growth to and projects. To celebrate the todeliver deliverconservation conservation andregreening regreening celebrate the Southgate Southgate Community Community Centre is teaming Centreprojects. is upteaming with To Greener up with Growth Greener Growt start of this we are designing a new murel and we need your help! start of this we are designing a new murel and we need your help! to deliver Send conservation to deliver and regreening and regreening projects.

To projects. celebrate Tothe celebrate the us yourconservation pictures, paintings, drawings, Southgate Community Centre is teaming up withpoems, Greener Growth start of this start we are of this designing we are a designing new murel a new and murel we need and your we help! need collages… anything you like, inspired by theTo local to deliver conservation and regreening projects. celebrate the your help environment and nature start of this weus are designing new murel and we need your help!

Send your pictures, a paintings, drawings, poems,

Send us your pictures, paintings, drawings, poems, collages… collages…anything anythingyou youlike, like,inspired inspiredby bythe thelocal local Send us your Send pictures, us your paintings, pictures, drawings, paintings, poems, drawings, poems, environment and nature environment and nature collages… anything collages… you anything like, inspired you like, by the inspired local Winning submissions will be paintings, drawings, poems,by the local Send us your pictures, environment environment andinspired nature by and nature used to help inspireanything content for collages… you like, the local the the new Natureenvironment Mural & and nature Winning will be Winning submissions willBird be receive a submissions Greener Growth Send submissions to: used to help inspire content for used for Box to or help Wildinspire Flower content Seeds for art@greenergrowth.co.uk Winning submissions WinningMural submissions will be will be the the new the the newNature Nature Mural&& your garden or community. from Saturday 20th March used to help used inspire to help content inspire for content for receive a Greener Growth Bird Winning submissions willBird be receive a Greener Growth Send submissions to: Send submissions to: to Tuesday April 6th. the the new the Nature the new Mural Nature & Mural & Box used to help inspire content for Boxor orWild WildFlower FlowerSeeds Seedsfor for art@greenergrowth.co.uk art@greenergrowth.co.uk receive a Greener receive Growth a Greener Bird Growth Bird your garden the newor Nature Mural & Send submissions SendMarch submissions to: to: yourthe garden orcommunity. community. from fromSaturday Saturday20th 20th March Box or Wild Flower Box orGrowth Wild Seeds Flower for Seeds for receive a Greener Bird art@greenergrowth.co.uk art@greenergrowth.co.uk to April Send submissions to: toTuesday Tuesday April6th.

6th. your your or community. garden or Our community and wildlife project aims Box orgarden Wild Flower Seeds forcommunity.from Saturday from 20th Saturday March art@greenergrowth.co.uk 20th March to involve local families with innovative your garden or community. to Tuesday April to Tuesday 6th. from Saturday 20th MarchApril 6th. ideas to hugely enhance the local area.

This Greener Growth CIC; Reg No. 8700499; Registered Office: includes a community wildlife mural, wildlife 124 Thorpe Road Norwich NR1 1RS to Tuesday April 6th. havens, transforming a neglected garden and creating a sanctuary garden. The Community Centre is helping to fund this, withGreener support GreenerGrowth GrowthCIC; CIC;Reg RegNo. No.8700499; 8700499;Registered RegisteredOffice: Office: 124 from Suffolk County Council and West 124Thorpe ThorpeRoad RoadNorwich NorwichNR1 NR11RS 1RS Suffolk Council – through our local Greener councillors Growth CIC; Greener RegGrowth No. 8700499; CIC; Reg Registered No. 8700499; Office: Registered Office: ward allocations. Our thanks are due 124to Thorpe Road124 Norwich Thorpe NR1 Road 1RS Norwich NR1 1RS Greener Growth CIC; Reg No. 8700499; Registered Office: Richard Rout, Ann Williamson and Patrick 124 Thorpe Road Norwich NR1 1RS Chung for their support.

Our picture shows Town Mayor, Peter Thompson, Cllr Richard Rout, Andy Abbott, SCP Chair, and Jo Metcalfe, founder of Greener Growth.

Contact us on 01284 703705 or email: office@ southgatecommunity.org.uk www.southgatecommunity.org.uk

16 | APRIL 2021

PR

t.

01284 765092

e.

studio@amplifydesign.co.uk

www.amplifydesign.co.uk APRIL 2021

APPS

D ES I G N

NC R PADS

P OS M AT ER I AL

M AG AZ I NE D ES I G N

C AR DS AND I NVI TAT I ONS

W EB S I T ES

D I G I TAL M AR KET I NG

F OL D ER S

EM AI L M AR KET I NG

PAC KAG I NG D ES I G N & P R I NT

LOYALTY CARDS

ANNUAL R EP OR TS

VI D EO

M AR KET I NG M AT ER I AL S

B R OC H U R ES

B U S I NESS C AR DS

B R AND I NG AND LOG O D ES I G N

F LY ER S AND L EAF L ETS

P OP U P S

D I R EC T M AI L

E XH I B I T I ON/EVENT D ES I G N

P R OM OT I ONS

B U S I NESS STAT I ONERY

R AD I O

P H OTOG R AP H Y

S I G NAG E

NEWS L ET T ER S

VEH I C L E G R AP H I C S

SOCIAL MEDIA

ADVER T I S I NG

P R I NT

LOCAL NEWS

re

E

with a new

website

Get your business out there for all to see with a new website designed to make you stand out from the competition!

Prices start from £250. Call now to discuss your needs.

A M P L I F Y.

DESIGN & PRINT

Amplify Design & Print, Unit 11, Barton Road Retail Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7BE

| 17

LOCAL NEWS

https://moretonhallresidents.wordpress.com/contact The Public Space Protection Space Protection Order for Moreton Hall is recommended for approval by West Suffolk Council and goes before the West Suffolk Cabinet on the 16th March. It covers the whole of Moreton Hall Ward including the area of the business parks where previously racing used to take place.

Thursday 6th May is local election day. The following elections are taking place.

The whole of Suffolk County Council is up for re-election. Moreton Hall is part of Eastgate and Moreton Hall Division on Suffolk County Council.

A by election for Moreton Hall Ward on West Suffolk Council The Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner election.

The underpass project has taken a major step forward. A brief was prepared and bids received. A final decision will be made mid-April.

Our thanks to Ellie and Della of Families and Communities at West Suffolk Council for their help in getting this arts project off the ground.

It will be community led with input from all ages from right across Moreton Hall. Watch this space for more information in May/June.

We are lucky on Moreton Hall. We have many wonderful walks and many footpaths. We also have combined pedestrian and cycle paths.

These are clearly defined. However, there are some narrow paths where cyclists and pedestrians share space, the path leading from the underpass up to by Abbotts Green being a case in point. It is difficult to observe social distancing, and sometimes, if hard of hearing or elderly to avoid speeding cycles. Please show consideration for other users both pedestrians and cyclists.

18 | APRIL 2021

A thank you to those residents who responded to our recent HGV and Traffic Congestion Survey of over 400 houses on either side of Orttewell Road. This was a specific survey to seek resident views on two specific issues.

The specific questions asked on the survey were 1. Have you noticed More HGVs using residential roads on Moreton Hall during the last year.?

2. Are you disturbed by vehicle noise in your home during day or night or both?

3. Do you think Congestion at Orttewell Road/ Barton Road is worse better or the same?

4. Would you support a weight restriction on HGVs for the entire length of Orttewell Road?

5. Do you have one suggestion to improve control of HGVS Responses Yes No Question 1

78.2%

21.8%

Question 2

59.4%

40.6%

Question 3

75%

25%

Question 4

83.9%

16.1% %

Question 5

84.4%

15.7%

It would be interesting to gather wider opinion as to how residents perceive traffic congestion and HGVs in particular either affecting their road or the area in general and there is a questionnaire on the next page with details of how to respond.

E: james@stringerbuilders.co.uk T: 01359 231

LOCAL NEWS The suggestions in response to question 5 of the Orttewell Road survey produced a variety of replies a selection of which are.

• Build a new road to the east linking the A143 so the proposed 1400 house development at Cattishall can have access to Mount Road and Sow Lane.

• Sort out the flooding issues in Compiegne Way.

• SAND • GRAVE • CRUSH • TOPSO • TYPE 1 • ROAD • GRANI • TIPPER • READY

• Make the road under the Railway bridge two way.

• Restrict the height of the Railway Bridge.

• Better A road and main road signage encouraging use of Junctions 43/44 /45 of the A 14 for HGVs accessing Moreton Hall

GENERAL TRAFFIC SURVEY FOR MORETON HALL

T: 0 E: info www

1. Are you disturbed by traffic noise in your home during the day, night, or both ?

2. Have you noticed more HGVs using residential roads on Moreton Hall in the last three years.?

3. If yes which particular roads.?

4. Is the congestion at junction 44 (Sainsburys) worse better off the same?

5. Is the congestion at the Orttewell Road /Barton Road Junction worse better off the same?

6. Do you think junction 45 (Rookery Cross Roads) is well used? Yes/No ?

7. Do you think Street Lighting should be kept on during all hours of darkness? Yes/No ?

To respond either use the website https:// moretonhallresidents.wordpress.com/contact or email secretarymhra@gmail.com Suffolk County Council are undertaking a county wide review of HGV routes across the whole county and the Residents Association will be sending the responses received to whomever is the new Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways after the 6th May County Council election.

Robert Houlton-Hart Secretary Moreton Hall Residents Association E Mail secretarymhra@gmail.com APRIL 2021 | 19

LOCAL NEWS

Back to school It’s good to see our children back in school, hopefully things remain and there is no repeat of Septembers outbreak.

The children need their education and interaction with their peer groups. Teachers have their hands full and I am sure they will cope admirably, best of luck to all having to catch up on lessons and getting ready for exams, just do the best you can.

Drugs In the news recently it has been highlighted that County lines gangs are using children as young as 7 and 8 years of age to deliver drugs, they reportably give the children chocolates and sweets and some of these sweets are laced with drugs and the children get hooked and are easier to control. It’s a very sad affair and the police are working hard to stop it, the police recently arrested two gangs in suffolk and took drugs and dealers off the streets, well done them. Please be vigilent and report any events that you feel are drug related.

Industrial Estate While walking around the Industrial Estate, what a mess some of the firms area’s are in, old mattresses dumped between buildings, skips overflowing, rubbish blowing all over the place. There were some sites which were clean and tidy, one site in particular was Sealey’s, not one bit of rubbish or waste, grass trimmed and even the roundabout outside the site was cleaned and tidy, well done them. It would be nice if others followed their example.

That’s it for now, take care and I hope you are all getting your vaccination go for it, you know it’s good for you Frank Warby, Moreton Hall Resident 20 | APRIL 2021

• Quality Wrought Iron Work • Welding Fabrication • Security Metal Work We can offer our customers a complete service which includes:Design & Specifications Full range of manufacturing processess In-house paintshop and metal finishing Delivery to site and installation

PHONE/FAX:

01284 810810

www.highamforge.co.uk

LOCAL NEWS

T W BUILDING HERITAGE One of our recent renovation projects...

Here at T W Building Heritage we have recently been busy renovating a 6 bedroom early Victorian property in Clapham, London.

The work started with removing all failed areas of lime mortar, including all 2nd floor ceilings, all internal sides of the external walls and then reinstated in Lime mortar.

Once we had completed the first phase we then went on to repairing the flat roof on the leanto extension, we did this by Ashfelting.

TW BUILDING HERITAGE

The second phase was the decoration, all the rooms were decorated in Farrow and Ball chalk based paint including a satin wood on all the wood work.

We rebuilt a section of the front wall and rendered in lime mortar.

On all renovation projects we look to try and expose as many original features as possible for the clients, we did so by repairing the decorative Cornice in two rooms.

We have also uncovered a mosaic entrance which has not seen the light of day in decades and this most definately impressed the client.

All in all, it was a fantastic project to work on and everyone involved was really happy with the result!

If you have a project that needs our help, then give us a call to discuss further!

We pride ourselves on our passion for historic property, our drive is to restore the look of your old age property. n n n n n n n n n

lime plastering interior and exterior lime pointing cornice/coving repair n flooring wall rebuilds n landscaping specialist decorating n structural work alterations n new extensions carpentry n chimney repair/restoration roofing n window restoration consolidation work n building maintenance

Is your period property in need of repair?

Telephone : 01638 610058 Mobile 07493 616 153 Email: twbuildingheritage@outlook.com www.twbuildingheritage.com APRIL 2021 | 21

LOCAL NEWS

SOUTHGATE NEWS This Easter residents across the Nowton Estate will be decorating their front gardens and windows, to create a covid-safe Easter Egg Hunt! Children will be able to try and spot a hidden Easter Egg, with a word on, in each display. There will be a prize for the randomly selected winners who submit a correct answer sheet. More details, a trail map and the answer sheet can be found on the ‘Residents of Southgate Ward’ Facebook page in the lead up to the event. If you are a resident on the Nowton Estate and would like to create an Easter display in your front garden or window, please get in touch with ‘Jessica Rudd’ on Facebook!’

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TRAIL

Contact Jessica: email jessica.p.rudd@gmail.com Contact Patrick: Telephone 07802 751433 or email patrick.chung@westsuffolk.gov.uk 22 | APRIL 2021

office@abbotsgreenacademy.co.uk if you wo

LOCAL NEWS

Bury St Edmunds & Farmers Club

Wedding licence Choice of function rooms Beautiful gardens Car parking

.

01284 750969

reception@bsefc.co.uk

bsefc.co.uk

Sammidge Stackers

Just as you like it!

Fresh Filled Sandwiches, Baked Potatoes & Barista Style Coffee

Eat in, takeaway, phone orders welcome, for free delivery please call before 11am

Find us inside Guaranteed Motors, 1A Boldero Road, Moreton Hall IP32 7BS

Like us on Facebook!

Call to order on 07521 907551 or 07872 569033 APRIL 2021 | 23

LOCAL NEWS

DEAD WOOD IN MORETON HALL

W

D

ead wood is an important microhabitat. There’s a saying about oak trees; they take 200 years to grow, 200 years to live and 200 years to die’. So for one-third of their lives there is dead wood in the tree and falling on the floor. A huge number of species have evolved to utilise all the energy in the dead wood. Fungi slowly rot the wood away, using its cellulose and lignin to power its growth.

All sorts of invertebrates, from worms, beetles and flies, especially in the larval stage, eat the fungal threads within the dead wood or the fungal fruiting bodies (toadstools, brackets’). Woodpeckers

drill into dead wood to find and eat these creatures, and make holes in dead wood for their nests. Holes, cracks and loose bark on dead branches provide a home for spiders and bats. Dead wood really is an ecosystem in itself.

The size and location of dead wood is important too. Bigger bits last longer, so provide a home for longer and the bigger it is the more species it can support.

Dead wood on the ground often supports more species when it is shaded, and so damp.

When the wood is damp, fungi can operate better and more insects can

use the fungus or burrow in the wood itself. Dead branches in the canopy of trees are more likely to support bats and specialist insects that can cope with hard sun-dried wood.

In our woods, dead branches high-up, especially where they might fall on a path, might be a risk to people in the wood. West Suffolk Council, which is responsible for tree safety in the woods which Woodland Ways manages, regularly inspects and manages the dangerous trees. If you see pink marks on trees, or hear chainsaws in the woods, Council staff are doing what is necessary to keep us safe.

Join us at Woodland Ways...

For more information on work party resumption, please see www.woodlandways.org.uk, see the Woodland Ways noticeboard in the Community Centre, contact Nick Sibbett on 01284 723847 or email chair@woodlandways.org.uk.

24 | APRIL 2021

Follow us on Facebook @nattererswood or Woodland Ways

Follow us on Twitter @NatterersWood

T

C t

U

LOCAL NEWS

Your premier local supplier of Windows, Doors, Conservatories and Roofline...

Transform your home with Frames Conservatories Direct. Call us today!

Call us today!

01284 700456 Or visit www.fcdhomeimprovements.co.uk Window Installation

A Family Business

Visit one of our three showrooms: Unit 3, Barton Road Retail Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7BE (Nr Farm Foods) 2021 | 25 12 Forehill, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AF or 36 Mere Street, Diss IP22APRIL 4AD

by Tom Clarke

N

Garden Confidential

What to do in your garden this March...

Gardening has become more and more popular over the last year during the Covid 19 Pandemic.

Our gardens provide us with a little sanctuary from the difficulties of the world around us and this peace of mind is good for both mind and body.

Growing your own fruit and vegetables has never been more popular so it’s well worth spending a little time this month considering what you would like to grow or perhaps building a compost bin.

I recently read an article that indicated “Front gardens are getting greener as plant-loving Britons break with the trend for paving and gravel”. Twice as many people now say the area in front of their home is entirely planted up, compared with five years ago, according to a poll for the Royal Horticultural Society. Think on and do your bit for the environment.

jobs for the month General Maintenance l Dig out perennial weeds before they establish and self seed l Fill up the bird feeders l Add lawn clippings to the compost heap l Pond algae grow when there is excessive sun light.

Create extra shade by dividing and replanting water lilies l Dig out patio weeds

l Direct sow annuals such as nigella, cosmos and Californian poppies in any gaps you have in the beds l Deadhead daffodil and tulip flowers, nipping off the heads and seed pod as they fade but let foliage die back naturally. l Sow a row of sunflowers l Divide and replant hostas. Dig up large clumps with a spade and use an old serrated kitchen knife to separate out new plants and replant. l Prune forsythia after flowering l Feed container plants with pelleted chicken manure

Lawn Maintenance l With the mild winter, moss has flourished in our lawns.

If you don’t like using chemicals use a wire rake or an electric scarifier to remove. l Tidy and reshape lawn edges with a half moon edger.

Create a gully of around 8cm between lawn and flower border.

Flower Garden l Roses will be putting on a lot of growth and a t tonic such as Sulphur Rose will help to ward off blackspot and mildew. A handful of slow-release organic blood, fish and bone spread evenly about the roots will set up the health of your plants.

l Plant sweet peas outside l Prune penstemons hard back to the new growth at the base

Vegetable and Fruit Garden l As soon as the ground reaches 6C you can start to sow broad beans, brussel sprouts, early peas, beetroot, radish, turnips and spinach, carrots and onions. The difficulty is making the choice! l Plant first early potatoes. They like lots of sunshine and lots of water. l Plant onion sets if the soil is dry l Pick rhubarb that has been growing away under forcers.

Tom’s Garden Maintenance 26 | APRIL 2021

Hedge Trimming, Grass Cutting, Weeding and Tidying, Email: tomclarke1987@outlook.com Telephone: 07920 145867

We fro Init we usi Giv

T: 0

ww

NE W !

e

LOCAL NEWS

We can now create unbelievable garden designs together online, from as little as £250* you could have the garden of your dreams.

Initially we would discuss your requirements by telephone where we would give you a fixed price to carry out the required work and using email we will produce a design plan for your garden.

Give us a call to discuss further and get a no obligation free quote.

T: 01284 724486 M: 07860 577557 E: archleypaving@btinternet.com

www.archleylandscapesolutions.com

APRIL 2021 | 27

LOCAL NEWS

MORETON HALL NEWS... from Peter Thompson, Mayor

Email: peter.thompson@westsuffolk.gov.uk Mobile: 07810 868986

PSPO OK! I’m pleased to report that the PSPO for Moreton Hall and surrounding area has been granted by Cabinet at WSC. In a nutshell, this specifies our area as protected for anti-social behaviour related to motor vehicles. You will know that I’ve been dealing with these complaints for years and this has given the police wider powers to enable them to deal with activities such as the dangerous racing (pictured) that we saw a couple of summers ago, group gatherings or loud exhausts.

Spring Forward

Alas, Bob the Snowman is no more... But, you will know me as a very positive person and as you read this we are taking our first tentative steps forwards out of the Covid crisis we’ve all shared. The 12th of this month sees pubs reopen if they have a beer garden and can serve safely. You will likely find me in the Moreton Hall Pub’s garden that day, rain or shine! In all seriousness, it is so good to see some normality returning. I can report that we have, as a community, pulled together amazingly well through the pandemic. Whilst one tragedy alone is one too many, we can take some solice in the fact that due to everyone’s diligence we have managed to contain the virus relatively effectively and I saw some figures showing up to 45 times lower rates than other comparable towns around Suffolk. Thoughts with those that have been affected and let’s bounce back stronger.

Rich in Spirit

The selflessness of others continues. I’d just like to throw out a thank you to Richard Savory, who has been giving his time up during lockdown to keep our little ones active. He put on free football and fitness sessions for a range of ages which could be done in your living room and it grew form just a few to almost 30 participants. Thanks Richard!

28 | APRIL 2021

Beat It! Hub is Go I’ve spoke about the Volunteer Hub (see what I did there!) in previous articles and I’m pleased to report some new progress. You may have received some comms on it during Feb and March through your door. We are now seeking those who not only wish to volunteer for some of our upcoming projects, but also people who would like to add to the trustees and run the charity itself. I am also forming a standing, almost on-call, team (temporarily called Beat It!) which would be able to be requested as a clean up crew for litter, fly tipping and clear up and cutting back jobs within the hub. If you’d like to get involved, we’re on bsevolunteerhub@gmail.com.

n n

n n

n

n n n nG n n Cn n H n n Dn

C sn

nR nC A nsk Sk ntSa 0

t

n Guaranteed bestC v w w sk n Covering BuryCall St skip Haverhill, Ipswich

HOME + LIFESTYLE

FULLY INSURED

STORAGE AT SECURE PREMISES

COMPETITIVE STORAGE RATES

CALL US TODAY!

e

Aft

for

Be

er

✓Accident & Bodywork Repairs ✓Free Estimates ✓Free Collection & Delivery ✓Insurance Approved ✓24 Hour Recovery Hotline ✓Smart Repairs Can we provide you with a FREE estimate?

t 01449 613824

t 01449 613824

Giving you peace of mind!

E: info@wardsofstanton.co.uk T: 01359 251198 or 07976 353447 www.wardsofstanton.co.uk

If so, you can email images of your damaged vehicle to sales@premierbodyworks.co.uk with your requirements, or contact us and we will come and view your vehicle.

t 01449 613824

t 01449 613824

t

t 01449

t. 01284 755558 www.premierbodyworks.co.uk

t 01449 613824 t 01449 613824 t 01449 613824

n Guaranteed best value skip n Guaranteed best value skip hire in the area n Covering Bury St Edmund Haverhill, Stowm n Guaranteed best valueIpswich, skip hire in th n Covering Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Diss, Ely, n Guaranteed best value skip hire in the area n Guaranteed best value skip hire in the area for separ n Discounted rates Haverhill, Ipswich, Stowmarket and Sudbury Covering St Cambridge, Edmunds, n Guaranteed best value skip hirennin the area Covering Bury StBury Edmunds, Diss,Cambrid Ely, n Covering BuryIpswich, St Edmunds, Cambridge, Diss, Ely, Stowmarket and Sudbury n Recycling transfer n Discounted rates for separate waste nHaverhill, Guaranteed best value skip hire in the area service Haverhill, Ipswich, Stowmarket n Covering Bury St Edmunds,Haverhill, Cambridge, Diss, Ely, waste Ipswich, Stowmarket and Sudbury and S nnDiscounted rates forEdmunds, separate Covering Bury St Cambridge, Diss, Ely, nn Guaranteed best value skip hire in the area Actively working towards Recycling transfer for minimum to landfill nand Discounted ratesforfor separate waste Haverhill, Ipswich,service Stowmarket Sudbury n Recycling transfer service minimum to landfill n Discounted rates fornseparate waste n Covering Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Diss, Ely, Haverhill, Ipswich, Stowmarket and Sudbury nnActively working towards adelivery greener future n Skip sixto days a we nHaverhill, Actively working a ngreener future Discounted rates for separate waste Recycling transfer service for minimum landfill Ipswich, Stowmarket Sudbury nSkip Recycling transfer service for minim n Discounted ratestowards for and separate waste n delivery six days a week n Recycling transfer service for minimum to day landfill nn Discounted rates for separate waste n Actively working towards a greener nday Same day orfuture next servf Skip delivery six days a week n day working or next serviceatowards nnSame Actively working a greener nRecycling Recycling transfer for minimum to landfill Actively towards greener future n transfer service for service minimum n to landfill Skip delivery six days a week n Guaranteed best value skip hire day in theservice area n Sameworking day or next Skip delivery six days a week n towards a towards greener future nnday Skip delivery days aallweek nActively Actively working a Same greener future n next day Call oror email usservice tosix discuss n Covering Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Diss, Ely, Call or emailyour us to di n Same day or next day service n Skip delivery six days a week Haverhill, Ipswich, Stowmarket and Sudbury skip hire and waste requirements: n Same day or next day service n Skip delivery six days a week n Same or day oremail next day service n Call Discounted rates for separate wasteto discuss all your us and waste r Call or email useskip to all t Call 01449 613824 admin@sunskips.co.uk or email us discuss tohire discuss allyour your n Recycling transfer for minimum to landfill n Same dayservice or next day service www.sunskips.co.uk Stowmarket skips is trading as SunSkips skip hire and waste skip hire and waste requirements: orworking emailtowards us toa greener discuss allrequirements: your hire skip and waste requirements: nCall Actively future t 01449 613824 e admin@s Call or email us to discuss a nskip Skip delivery dayswaste a week requirements: hire six and t 01449 613824 e admin@sunskips.co.uk t 01449 613824 e admin@sunskips.co.uk www.sunskips.co.uk Stowma t 01449 613824 e admin@sunskips.co.uk nCall day613824 or next day service us to discuss or email all your skip hire and waste require www.sunskips.co.uk Stowmarket skips is trading as SunSkips APRIL 2021 | 29 tSame 01449 e admin@sunskips.co.uk ed best value skip hire in the area www.sunskips.co.uk Stowmarket skips is trading as SunSkips www.sunskips.co.uk skips is trading as SunSkips www.sunskips.co.uk Stowmarket skipsStowmarket is trading as SunSkips or email us to discuss all your skip hire and waste requirements: BuryCall St Edmunds, Cambridge, Diss, Ely, t 01449 613824 e admin@sunskips. skip hire and waste requirements: Ipswich, Stowmarket and Sudbury

t 01449 613824

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Spring has sprung…..

LSS 2021 meetings ... Big drum roll.... Tah Dah!....!!!

Given the Government’s Roadmap guidance, LSS has re-arranged its 2021 meeting dates in the real hope that we can actually hold meetings and welcome members all back. The revised meeting dates for your diaries are: 19 July 23 August 18 October 13 December All meetings will be 7.30pm - 9pm at Moreton Hall Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds.

For our first meeting back the LSS is planning to hold a celebratory meeting. LSS remains committed to following all Government and PHE guidelines regarding meetings, so these dates may be subject to change but we do hope to be able to welcome members back to meeting at some point in 2021. LSS thanks Kerrie, MHCC Manager, for all her help with rearranging these bookings.

LSS members have found their hobbies very helpful during these lockdowns months and especially if they have been shielding too. This lovely scenic painting is by Colin Spalding who enjoys painting with his local U3A group.

LSS 2021 MEETINGS LSS’s 8th March meeting has been cancelled.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: LSS 2021 MEETING DATES: JULY 19TH, AUGUST 23RD, OCTOBER 18TH AND DECEMBER 13TH - Subject to Government Guidelines allowing.

7pm – 9pm at at Moreton Hall Community Centre. Do come along and find out more about living with, and managing, Lymphoedema and Lipoedema in a relaxed and friendly setting, along with a cuppa and biscuit.

For further details LSS and the West Suffolk Lymphoedema Service: LSS email: lssuffolk@gmail.com Facebook: LSS@lymphoedema West Suffolk Lymphoedema Service: wsh-tr.wslymphoedemaservice@nhs.net / 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 30 | APRIL 2021

G

and

EVERY TUESDAY 6PM-7PM

ALL ABILITIES WELCOME Sessions will focus on hill sprints, interval training and running techniques.

£10 GET IN TOUCH

for more information

PER MONTH

07917 714557 /MORETONHALLRUNNERS APRIL 2021 | 31

HEALTH & BEAUTY

With the virus still very much with us and touching so many of our lives, CPSG have taken the decision to further postpone meetings. To keep members safe and with the vaccine programme well under way, we sincerely hope that by September we will be able to hold a meeting with lesser restrictions.

With the roadmap in place and case numbers declining in most areas we look forward with optimism that we can come together as a group, gathering together indoors. At this time there is no guarantee of speakers however we endeavour to make meetings enjoyable to attend and then look to 2022 to have a more varied programme.

A venue for coffee mornings has yet to be sought which we will hopefully be able to do in the autumn. Positively Crafty sessions may start in October.

Keeping in touch via zoom and other sources has been a real lifeline for members.

The longer lighter days of the Springtime are very much welcomed with the new life in the gardens and the fields to focus our attention. Getting outdoors in the natural light has enormous benefits. Being mindful in the moment not thinking too far ahead and reflecting on what matters. No matter how small, accomplish something each day that gives a sense of satisfaction.

As you step forward do something for you that makes you happy and to help you look forward to life again. Choose happiness over habit, not just because it’s a habit you’ve fallen into. Enjoy the feel good moments of trying something new to improve your mood and mind, just the tonic needed to feel more alert and alive again. Increasing focus and having more energy makes the immune system stronger. Unearth your confidence, boost your self-esteem and set your intention to feeling alive again and having fun!

For more details about CPSG please email info@chronicpainsupportgroup.co.uk or visit www.chronicpainsupportgroup.co.uk

32 | APRIL 2021

.uk

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Make This

Your New Home

New visiting pod!

Fornham House is situated in the picturesque village of Fornham St Martin, just a couple of miles from the centre of Bury St Edmunds.

• Brand new purpose built extension with 17 ensuite rooms • Stylish communal lounges and dining • Beautiful scenic gardens, dementia friendly environment • Provides both residential care and residential dementia care Together we

respect, with compassion we care, through commitment we achieve CONFIDENT

PREVENTION GUIDELINES

Part of the Healthcare Homes Group

Do you look after a Partner, Relative, Friend or Neighbour?

Do you feel isolated or need someone to listen?

You’re not alone.

We can help.

Fornham St Martin, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1SR. Tel: 01284 768327 www.healthcarehomes.co.uk  HealthcareHomes

A family run business based in Bury St Edmunds with over 40 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.

We offer a range of free services, information and advice to anyone, of any age, who is looking after someone with an illness, disability or age related condition, who could not manage alone.

Suffolk Family Carers GP Advisor, Tracy Alexander, will be at MOUNT FARM GP SURGERY on the 1st Thursday of every month, to provide information, guidance and emotional support.

Telephone: 01473 835407 Email: healthteam@suffolkfamilycarers.org

OK Fencing Ltd Tel: 01284 705256 Mobile: 07889407247 Email info@okfencing.co.uk www.okfencing.co.uk APRIL 2021 | 33

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Communication has never been so important

By Hearing Care Centre Clinical Lead Audiologist, Simon Myhill RHAD FdSc FSHAA

A big part of communication is being able to hear well and to contribute to conversation whether it is one to one or in wider groups.

Being asked to stay away from friends and family has been tough on us all and we have all come to understand the value of phone calls, video calls and social media. Even though we have spent less time with our loved ones than we ever have done, the ability to communicate well in those limited opportunities has been increasingly important.

However, now that vaccines are more prevalent and there is the promise of restrictions easing, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. We all look forward to socialising once again with loved ones in gardens, homes, pubs and restaurants. We might even be able to attend a live entertainment event with a crowd before the end of the year. This of course means that the

challenges to communicating in those demanding listening situations will make a return as the world around us gets nosier again and I want people to be ready to enjoy life to the fullest once we are able to again.

If you have noticed a deterioration with your hearing, then we recommend in the first instance having a simple hearing check. For most people hearing loss is a very gradual process and it can be other people who begin to point it out first. Lockdown has also heightened our awareness of these issues. For example, we’ve watched more TV than we ever have done, at times it can be noticeable when one member of the household prefers the volume up louder than the rest! The good news is we can help with an initial assessment to establish whether there is a problem with your hearing or whether it could be something as simple as blocked ears.

To book an appointment for a hearing assessment please call 01473 230330.

You can find us locally at the Bury Natural Health Centre, Park Farm Business Centre, Fornham St Genevieve. For more information visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk 34 | APRIL 2021

tre,

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Radio West Suffolk.

For Bury, By Bury, In Bury From it’s early days as hospital radio in the 1970’s, RWSfm launched on 103.3fm in August 2010 broadcasting to Bury St Edmunds and surrounding villages on 103.3fm.

For 24 hours a day, 7 days a week we provide a mixture of music and conversation that offers something for everyone. We pride ourselves on being the only local radio station specifically for Bury St Edmunds.

Every hour from 7.30am until 5.30pm we provide a local news bulletin and live travel updates just for Bury St Edmunds during our Breakfast and Drivetime shows.

You can visit our website for a full schedule or simply tune in and hear it for yourself but highlights include: THE BIG BREAKFAST every weekday morning from 7am to 10am THE BIG DRIVE HOME every weekday evening 4pm to 6pm SOUNDS OF THE 50’s & 60’s Mondays 2pm to 4pm THE TOP 20 COUNTDOWN Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm THURSDAY’S JAZZ HOUR 10am to 11am SUNDAY LOVE SONGS 10am to 12pm

Tune in every day to RWSfm on 103.3fm, www.rwsfm.co.uk or via the TuneIn Radio App. APRIL 2021 | 35

Spring Clean

HEALTH & BEAUTY

your mind & body

As we wave goodbye to the cold, damp, dark days of winter, here are some ways to give your health a seasonal makeover this spring.

Get sleep ready

The beginning of British Summer Time is a key culprit in sleep disruption. Minimise the impact by moving your bedtime earlier just by 10 minutes or so in the days approaching and, to aid your sleep, avoid food and alcohol near bedtime.

Eat with the season

Make the most of nutrient-packed fruit and vegetables that are in season during spring.

You’ll be able to enjoy delicious offerings such as spinach, purple sprouting broccoli, radishes, watercress, asparagus and rhubarb.

Ease hayfever

Spring also heralds the start of the allergy season.

“Foods rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, vitamin C and beta-carotene can help to block histamine and reduce inflammation, these include garlic, onions and blueberries. Carrots are also good for giving your immunity a boost. Regularly eating local honey can also help your immune system to cope with allergens too.

Cut out mental clutter

Journaling can be a great way to get mental clutter out of your head, if you’re looking to free up more energy, try writing your cluttered thoughts on a piece of paper before ripping it all up and recycling, or writing in pen on toilet paper and literally flushing away the mental mess.

36 | APRIL 2021

Show your gut some love

Seasonal bugs and antibiotic-requiring winter infections may well have left your gut in need of support. Replenish friendly gut bacteria with a good-quality probiotic containing the most widely researched bacteria strains, lactobacillus and bifidobacterium. Your gut bacteria also appears to play a key role in maintaining a healthy immune system so include live bacteria in your diet with yoghurt and fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kefir and kombucha.

Focus on fitness

Feel more energised as the weather starts to warm up by heading outdoors to work out. Harness the fat-burning, fitness-boosting benefits of highintensity interval training simply by walk/running between lamp posts.

Start with short, 20-minute sessions and build up to 30 minutes. You can also increase endurance by going longer or pushing yourself to run faster if weight loss is your goal.

Get fired up for action

If you have health, fitness or wellbeing goals this spring, having a visual reminder of your aim is key.

Vision boards can be great for motivation, but it’s vital to have them in a prominent place where you’ll be regularly inspired. Take a photo of your board and use it as a screensaver on your phone. A mood box can be another way to get all your senses on board, including music that will motivate you.

Sale Items APRIL

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.

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

Top up your vitamin D

y o

t,

rm e

p if

ey. s u’ll d ood n

4 MAN RAGETTA CAMPING TENT Green in colour. Only used once for a weekend, ideal for festivals £200 new but selling for £100. Tel: 01284 725396

Vitamin D supports healthy bones and immunity and is made by the action of sun on our skin, so our levels can drop quite significantly during winter. As we come into spring, many of us are low in vitamin D as it’s quite difficult to get enough from our diet alone so try to keep levels topped up with a supplement during the spring months.

Get sun savvy

Sunscreen is not just for summer, it helps protect your skin in spring too. When choosing a sunscreen, look for a high sun-protection factor (30 SPF or more) to protect against UVB, the UVA circle logo and/or four or five UVA stars to protect against UVA. Ensure you apply plenty of sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before going out into the sun, and reapply every two hours and after swimming.

Put the spring back into your step!!

PORTABLE ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER circa 1990s. Model PA-3100S Includes cover/ case and manual.

In As-New Condition.

Asking £75.

Tel: 01284 701043 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 and seller.

APRIL 2021 | 37

FOOD & DRINK

EASTER RECIPE

CHEESE AND CHILLI HOT CROSS BUNS Cheese and chilli hot cross buns open up a whole new world of savoury snacking at Easter time.

Try them served warm with lashings of salted butter this Easter time.

Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 25-30 mins Servings: 12

38 | APRIL 2021

S

e.

s mins

FOOD & DRINK

INGREDIENTS:

METHOD:

275ml milk, warm (not hot)

Put the warm milk, yeast and sugar in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, stir to dissolve the yeast and sugar, cover with a clean tea towel and set aside for 15 minutes for the yeast to activate (the mix will go a bit frothy).

7g fast-action dried yeast 2 tbsp caster sugar 325g strong white bread flour 300g plain flour, plus extra to dust 1 tsp fine salt ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg ½-1 tsp hot chilli powder ¼ tsp sweet smoked paprika ¼ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp nigella seeds 3 medium free-range eggs (2 beaten together, plus 1 beaten separately for the glaze) 45g butter, softened 100g extra mature cheddar, finely crumbled 1-2 red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped For the cross topping 50g plain flour 50g icing sugar ¼ tsp sweet smoked paprika 2½ tbsp milk 1 tbsp vegetable oil You’ll also need Baking sheet lined with compostable baking paper Piping bag fitted with a 5mm plain nozzle Useful to have a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook

Add the flours, salt, spices and the 2 beaten eggs to the yeast mixture, then bring together with a wooden spoon or mix on a low speed until the mixture begins to come together into a slightly sticky dough.

If making by hand, turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead in the butter, piece by piece, until combined. If making in a stand mixer, turn up to medium and add the butter in the same way. Either way, knead for 5-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Add the cheese and chillies, then knead until evenly incorporated. Lightly grease the bowl, return the dough to it, cover with a clean tea towel and leave to rise at room temperature for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.

Turn out the dough onto the work surface and divide into 12 even pieces. Shape into buns and set 2cm apart on the prepared baking sheet so they have space to expand. Cover with a clean tea towel and leave to prove (rise a second time once shaped) at room temperature for about 1 hour.

Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Put all the ingredients for the cross topping in a mixing bowl, whisk until smooth and thick, then scrape into the prepared piping bag.

Brush the buns with beaten egg and allow to dry. Pipe over the crosses, then brush with egg again. Put the buns in the oven, turn it down to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4 and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked. Cool on a wire rack, then serve, fresh or toasted, with butter.

sponsored by

APRIL 2021 | 39

EASTER RECIPE

FOOD & DRINK

EASTER BISCUITS

These easy Easter biscuits are an Easter treat that the whole family can make and enjoy together. Have fun with the colours and designs – they look ever so pretty decorated with pastel-coloured icing.

INGREDIENTS: 200g unsalted butter, softened 100g caster sugar 1 medium free-range egg, beaten 230g plain flour, plus extra to dust 1 tsp ground mixed spice ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg Grated zest 1 lemon For the icing 400g icing sugar, sifted Juice 2 lemons Range of food colourings (we used pink, blue and yellow) Edible glitter (optional) You’ll also need: 5-7cm cookie cutters; piping bags with 2mm nozzles; palette knife Prep time: 20 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Serves: about 20 40 | APRIL 2021

METHOD: Heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Gradually beat in the egg, bit by bit.

Sift the flour, spice and nutmeg into the bowl and add the lemon zest.

Mix until smooth. Bring the dough together with your hands, shape into a disc and wrap in cling film. Chill for 30 minutes.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 5mm thickness.

Use cookie cutter(s) to stamp out biscuits, then use a palette knife to move them to 2 baking sheets lined with non-stick baking paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden, then cool for 5 minutes on the tray. Transfer to a wire rack.

Meanwhile make the icing. Divide the icing sugar evenly among as many bowls as you have colours, plus one for white. Stir enough lemon juice into each to make a stiff paste (use the juice from ½ lemon per 100g icing sugar). Stir a few drops of each colour into different bowls. Add a little water to the icing if it’s still too thick. This makes it easier to ice larger blocks of colour. Don’t make the white icing too runny or it’ll spread out too much when you pipe the details.

Put the icing in piping bags and pipe a border around the edge of each biscuit, then fill with coloured icing. Leave to set firm, then pipe on any detail. Dust with a little glitter if you like. Leave at room temperature for 2 hours to set the icing.

1

0

FOOD & DRINK

MID WEEK SPECIAL

ON MAIN for 2021 MEALS TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY

COLLECTIONS ONLY

108 RISBYGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS IP33 3AA

ORDER YOURS NOW!

01284 719116

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

www.orissabse.co.uk

APRIL 2021 *T’s & C’s apply. Only applies to Collections on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays throughout April 2021.

| 41

HOME + LIFESTYLE

Se

HMRC Calling – No Scam Emily Haines

At a time when even HM Revenue & Customs is warning about scam phone calls, if you are newly self-employed then you might well get a call from HMRC relating to the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant (SEISS).

We are aware of many locals driven by Covid-19 to start up their own businesses in the tax year 2019-20 to earn a crust in these difficult times.

SEISS rounds four and five are now available and you may wish to make a claim. However, HMRC needs verification of your identity and proof of your self-employment status.

You may already have received a letter from HMRC advising of a follow-up phone call within 10 working days. You will be called up to three times from an unknown number and you will be asked to confirm your email address.

A link to a secure on-line platform will follow requiring you to upload one form of identity and three months’ worth of bank statements confirming your business activity.

HMRC will then check your eligibility under the new SEISS scheme, inviting you to claim the SEISS scheme grant. The fourth grant will provide 80% of 3 months’ average trading profits capped at £7,500.

If you want to find out more, please get in touch through our Whiting & Partners Skyliner Way office.

42 | APRIL 2021

W

C M b t a

A l w r a

A a p c

Serving the Eastern Region for over 90 Years

We are ready to help

Covid-19 has made the last twelve months very tough for everybody and Moreton Hall’s many businesses are encountering fresh challenges. Some businesses will need to relaunch; some are dealing with major changes to their operations or supply chains; some may be managing a huge demand in a specific area of their company.

A further complication is BREXIT. The United Kingdom is no longer part of the European Union. Local businesses that trade with the EU may be experiencing new importing and exporting regulations. Our Bury St Edmunds staff can offer help, advice and guidance through these areas.

Bury St Edmunds Office

Greenwood House Skyliner Way Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk. IP32 7GY Telephone: 01284 752313 bury@whitingandpartners.co.uk

Although the office is closed we are accessible by appointment and we have kept in touch with our clients by phone, e-mail and face-to-face through web-based video conference software.

whitingandpartners.co.uk Bury St. Edmunds Peterborough |

| Ely | K i n g ’s Ly n n Ra m s e y | S t . I v e s |

| March | Mildenhall S t . N e o t s | W iAPRIL s b e 2021 c h | 43

HOME + LIFESTYLE

Bury St. Edmunds

CRICKET CLUB Photograph © April Urquhart

The cricket season remains surrounded by uncertainty but with outdoor sports permitted from Monday March 29th things look more promising. Detailed advice will follow but it is likely cricket matches will be allowed without using the changing rooms and players bringing their own food.

The bar at the Victory Ground could well be open for drinks to be consumed outside from mid-April and for waiter service inside the Conservatories Direct Community Pavilion from mid-May with a likely return to normality by Monday June 21st Bury St Edmunds host a team of former England players at the Victory Ground on Friday July 23rd 4 Saturday and 2 Sunday adult teams will take part in League Cricket with a ladies softball team and junior cricket teams from aged 9 through to under 17 and 19.

We are very grateful to Local Councillors Ann Williamson and Patrick Chung for providing Locality Funding to purchase a practice cage and new cover for the 2nd pitch (see photographs) this is a great boost to the club.

Junior cricket is being lead by James Sturgeon and Alfie Marston both Premier League players with the support of John Williams.

The junior section sponsored by Harvey Frost play multiple matches against other clubs in the County in both soft and hardball formats with a variety of rules/guides designed to develop and test their cricket skills.

Women and girls softball training and matches play a key role in the club, training on a Friday evening and friendlies against other local softball teams.

Playing cricket is a great way to socialise whilst engaging in a fairly relaxed form of exercise.

After a year of relative sporting inactivity why not try cricket!

The summer coaching programme includes: Senior Men’s – Tuesday evening All Stars and Dynamos for the young Thursday 6-7pm Under 9 Softball Friday 6 – 7pm Under 11 Hardball Friday 6 – 7pm Women and Girls Softball Friday 6 - 7pm Under 13 and Under 15 Hardball Friday 7 – 8.30pm

For future bookings of our pavilion, please contact Rosie Nunn on 07885040039 or rosemary.nunn@hotmail.com. For more information on coaching sessions contact club President David Barker on david@ejbarker.co.uk.

44 | APRIL 2021

AllH

b

HOME + LIFESTYLE

OPENING ALL THE RIGHT DOORS! Unlock your dream home this year. With our 01359 234444 professional and personal approach, we allhomes.uk.com will ensure all the right doors are open. mail@allhomes.uk.com

AllHomes_AprilShowers_A6L.indd 1

Symonds Road Bury St Edmunds IP32 7EW

02/02/2021 14:15

letters & parcels travel services broadband & homephone cash deposits & withdrawals global money transfer bill payments car tax passports

everything you would expect from your Post Office® Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 3pm WE ARE CLOSED SUNDAYS

Telephone: 01284 769841

www.mhpo.co.uk APRIL 2021 | 45

HOME + LIFESTYLE

What’s been happening at...

HARDWICK Primary School

GA

It was a day all were looking forward to, staff, pupils and parents, shoes were shined, bags packed, uniforms smartly laid out, March 8th was the first day back at school this year for many pupils and how welcome was that.

How proud are we of our children, weeks of home learning and then a smooth transition back to school where they have been fantastic. How grateful are we of the support and understanding of parents and carers, and how amazingly dedicated have been our staff and senior leadership team with their commitment to the pupils, their planning, hard work and wholehearted purpose.

Unfortunately the much awaited return and the school finally back together again was short lived with a pupil and teacher testing positive for Covid-19 but the well planned risk assessment procedures were actioned immediately. Children and staff from the class bubbles involved selfisolated and home remote learning once again organised promptly, further warning that government lockdown rules should strictly be adhered to by all.

So the term ended with all participating in Red Nose Day 2021, the theme aptly being “Superheroes”. Dressed as fictional and real life key worker heroes Hardwick joined in the fun as can be seen here, once again raising funds for Comic relief in colourful style.

Daryl Jones – Head teacher

46 | APRIL 2021

Andy Abbott – Vice Chairman of Governors

HOME + LIFESTYLE

GARDEN DESIGN • DRIVEWAYS • PATIOS • LANDSCAPING

Anything is possible, from the smallest path or water feature to a full garden redesign or largest estate driveway.

Making your dreams come true...

Got a project in mind? Contact us today for a free consultation:

T: 01284 724486 M: 07860 577557 E: archleypaving@btinternet.com www.archleylandscapesolutions.com

APRIL 2021 | 47

E

HOME + LIFESTYLE

*30 hour funding for those eligible

A ac

Craft Corner

“Eve Sch our hap to a Sop

WELCOME TO THIS MONTH’S CRAFTY COLUMN! Welcome to my crafty column. Every month I share a crafty activity for you to try at home. Look out for my crafty workshops at my Bury St Edmunds studio, The Apex and NEW venue for this year Community Workshop Ltd in Moreton Hall!

Like my facebook page www.facebook.com/thecraftyfoxes and follow me on instagram @thecraftyfoxes to find out more about what I’m up and see crafty videos to try at home or visit www.thecraftyfoxes.co.uk for current information.

We a ensu

• Es •

Michelle x

This months make is a great game for all the family to get involved in over the holidays, and is a good way of reusing any cardboard boxes you may have lying around!

EASTER BUNNY CARROT TOSS GAME If you do have a go at making this bunny game please send me photos and videos. I love to see how your makes turn out.

YOU WILL NEED:

a large cardboard box, felt tip pen, craft knife, some orange felt or fabric, green ribbon or string, 5 x elastic bands, glue gun or needle, cotton and some rice or lentils.

n Draw a line drawing of a bunny on your box, paying particular attention to it having a large mouth and a large belly! n Get an adult to help you to cut out the mouth and tummy n Cut the orange felt or material into square approximately 10cm x 10cm n Fold into a triangle and sew or glue gun down the seam n Fill the triangle cone with rice or lentils leaving a gap at the top n Tightly tie some elastic bands to stop the rice coming out and then neatly tie some green ribbon or string to cover the bands open end.

Stand back and throw the carrots into the bunnies mouth or tummy. Keep a tally of the points for each person. You could even cut out the inside of the ears to make it even trickier and give 100 points for that.

48 | APRIL 2021

So

A wide range of learning activities for 2-5 year olds

r

x

FUN + LIFESTYLE NON DEDHOME -FUN & D ED PLA avail CES* able now Get in to more uch for info!

“Everyone here at Southgate PreSchool would like to wish all of our children and their families a happy Easter, as we look forward to a very busy Summer term!”

Sophie, Pre-School Leader.

APPLY NOW for September!

We are inline with the Government guidance, and have implemented procedures to ensure we keep both our children and staff safe.

• Established 1971 • 30 hour funding for those eligible •

Summer Term 2021 Dates Monday 12th April - Friday 16th July Half Term Holiday: Friday 28th May - Friday 4th June 2021 Summer Holiday: Monday 19th July - Tuesday 31st August 2021 School closed for staff training: Friday 28th May, Monday 19th July & Tuesday 20th July 2021

For more information, call us on 01284 703181

www.southgatepreschool.co.uk Southgate Pre-School, Steward Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PW

Bathrooms Kitchens Carpentry Electrical Plastering Plumbing Tiling Vinyl Tiling 01284 811690 / 07899 890765 info@masbathroomsandkitchens.co.uk www.masbathroomsandkitchens.co.uk APRIL 2021 | 49

HOME + LIFESTYLE

CROSSWORD & SUDOKU n!

1

Just for fu 4

3

2

5

ACROSS 1. Reason for doing something (6) 5. Snip (3) 7. Deciduous coniferous tree (5) 8. Ardently (7) 9. Opposite of old (5) 10. Wrong in judgement (8) 12. Impose or require (6) 14. Desire for water (6) 17. Annual (8) 18. Spherical objects (5) 20. Chirping insect (7) 21. Nationality of Oscar Wilde (5) 22. Saw (anag) (3) 23. Trousers that end above the knee (6)

6

7 8 9 10 11 13

12

14

15

16

DOWN 2. Enthusiastic reception (7) 3. Word for word (8) 4. Dull colour (4) 5. English poet (7) 6. Line that touches a curve (7) 7. Ancient harps (5) 11. Rude and boorish (8) 12. Raise an ___ : show surprise (7) 13. Lattice (7) 15. Tardiest (7) 16. Area of sand (5) 19. Revolve around quickly (4)

17 18

19 20 21

22

23

Difficulty: Medium

9

Difficulty: Hard

7 5 7 8 3 5

1

3 9

8 8

8 7 6 3 5

5

5 7 6

3 2 1

2 4

9

7 1 2

LAST MONTH’S CROSSWORD ANSWERS:

4 9

7 5

3 7

3 9

4

8

7 6

8 1 4 1

5 8 6 3 7

8 1

4 2

ACROSS: 7. Ashore 8. Bridal 9. Fold 10. Industry 11. Agendas 13. Amide 15. Highs 16. Amide 18. Although 19. Twee 21. Although 22. Photon DOWN: 1. Oslo 2. Toad in the hole 3. Revival 4. Abode 5. Dissemination 6. Labrador 12. Gridlock 14. Perhaps 17. Guide 20. Eros

50 | APRIL 2021

HOME + LIFESTYLE

HOME + LIFESTYLE

PLAY

EAT & DRINK

l Watching Live Sporting events l A Meal All Day Every Day l Drinks Promotions l Playing Snooker l Pool & Darts l Live Music l Poker & Machines l Function Suite

(6)

Eastgate Street •Bury St Edmunds • Tel: 01284 704231

www.potblacksportsbar.co.uk

Bury Golf Range • Free Weekend Junior Coaching • Floodlit Driving Range • PGA Golf Tuition • Srixon Range Balls • Power Tees • Tommi Putt Lab • Computer Analysis Tuition Studio • Technology Driven Club Fitting Studio

GOLF STORE

olfing needs” g r u o y ll a r o “F

Open 7 Days a Week Mon-Fri until 9pm Weekends until 5.30pm

Rushbrooke Lane • Bury St Edmunds • Suffolk IP33 3RR

Tel: 01284 723894 70 | AUGUST 2019

£1 off

A large bucket of balls with this coupon BSEDIRECTORY 2019

APRIL 2021 | 51

IT’S APRIL, SPRING INTO ACTION TO SAVE PAPER

T

he 1970’s everyone was talking about a paperless society. Some chance! Today we are producing more paper than ever before and chopping down more trees to feed this material hungry industry. In UK we use twelve and a half million tonnes of paper and cardboard, annually.

There has also been an increase in paper and cardboard recycling but we need to find other ways to reduce our dependence on paper to help maintain our woods and forests.

This month we will look at a few ways to help you reduce your paper and cardboard consumption.

1. Printing and paper.

a) Print on both sides of paper b) Think before you print. Do you really need to print it? c) If you only need one page from a document, only print that single one d) Read documents on your phone or laptop, try not to print them off e) Adjust margins to minimum setting when printing this will maximise the print on a page.

2. Production of paper toilet rolls means 27,000 trees are felled every day.

Try bamboo toilet rolls instead, they are just as soft and the end result is the same.

Save paper and reduce carbon emissions by up to 65%.

3. Use rags instead of paper towels.

Avoid paper plates, use durable, washable ones if you need something for a BBQ or party. Use a handkerchief instead of tissues.

4. Reduce paper waste by going

5. Once you

paperless wherever possible.

have read a book, share it with friends.

For example, have your utility bills emailed to you instead of posted.

Ask the likes of Amazon to stop sending stuff in oversized cardboard packaging.

We also have loads of ideas at ecofrenzy.com to help you save money by making small life-style changes.

ecofrenzy15

@ecofrenzy

/ecofrenzy

EcoFrenzy is a not-for-profit organisation founded by Tony Whittingham. If you have any queries about this article please visit www.ecofrenzy.com/contact-us or email tony@ecofrenzy.com

y s us

Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum

HOME + LIFESTYLE

Oooops – Nearly there!!!

Well, we are nearly open – Covid strikes again!

Postponed from the 4th, the museum will welcome you all on Sunday April 18th at 10.00am till 4.00pm. Covid-19 safety restrictions will be in place. We will all adhere to these.

Hands – Face – Space!!

The start of the new season highlights how much goes on ‘behind the scenes’ during the winter months. Graham, Wendy, Richard and a few dedicated others have been rearranging exhibits and updating information, making (we hope) the museum experience more interesting.

The other area of expertise is very visible on social media. Articles appear ‘like magic’ relating to the aircraft, aircrews, incidences and much more.

FBook Sites including 94th Bomb group, 8th & 9th USAAF Airfield Memorials, Rougham Airfield etc. have great information. Researchers – including if I may (but not exclusively) - Roger Watts, Michael Faley, Jon Barber and others have provided plenty of information either as a direct request from aircrew relatives or just relevant stories that ‘pop up’. We are very grateful for all these contributions – BUT have you any within your family that we can share and use? Please come and tell us, message us – yes please, get in touch.

On a much more somber note, it is with deep sadness that we have learnt of the passing of a dear friend to the museum. Melvin Cocksedge, who has been a staunch supporter of the RCTAM, was the Rougham Estates Manager and Accountant. We send our sincere condolences to his family, friends and work colleagues. As our Chairman, Graham, said on social media “he will be sadly missed”. RIP and Blue Sky’s Sir. As we open, we continue our appeal for helpers, volunteers, tea-makers - and more.

If you have a little time available (retired, furloughed etc. – even if you are going back to work!) and can give something to the museum PLEASE come and get involved. There are plenty of opportunities to help.

Thanks for reading, thanks for supporting us and a big thank you to all the volunteers who give so much time, energy and effort to keep this YOUR MUSEUM operating.

See you on the 18th – It WILL be here quicker than you can ‘blink an eye’.

I’ve blinked a few times and it’s coming SOON! Please put this date in your diary.

For our details please refer to our website: www.rctam94th.co.uk E-mail info@rctam94th.co.uk Mobile 07931 971771

MORTGAGES | PROTECTION | GENERAL INSURANCE l Looking for a new Mortgage? l Mortgage deal coming to an end? l Looking to maximize your investment with the right buy to let mortgage?

Talk to your local mortgage and protection experts, get access to hundreds of mortgages under one roof, get the right cover for you at the right price.

Call Sarah Fordham at Castle Mortgages (UK) home/ property Tel: 01359 254042 | Mob: 07795 211933 YouDECEMBER be repossessed if you Email Sarah@castlemortgages.co.uk do not keep up repayments on your to arrange a free initial consultation mortgage.

Lever handles l Door knobs Hinges l Latches / Locks l Kitchen knobs & handles l Gate latches, catches and bolts l Key cutting service l Tools, sealants & screws l l

11 Cratfield Rd, Moreton Hall Ind Est, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7DF

GET 10% DISCOUNT Quote Ref: BSEdirectory

01284 336050 Email: branch4001@george-boyd.co.uk APRIL 2021 | 53

Classifieds

REACH YOUR POTENTIAL...

Mere Farm Lane (off Barton Hamlet) Thurston Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2PH

20% off your first visit

FIDELITY ENQUIRIES ASSET LOCATION GPS TRACKING

DISCRETION ASSURED

Call +447900220390 or visit www.nemesisintelligence.co.uk

T. 01359 232444 M. 07736 165887 www.dhhairandaesthetics.co.uk @dhhair

dhhair_aesthetics

Your local 24 hour locksmith lock-outs upvc repairs lock repairs garage dpprs lock replacement & upgrades burlary repairs key cutting

Call us now on

01284 220180 24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER 07761 800 465

www.thelockguysltd.co.uk info@thelockguysltd.co.uk BURY DIRECTORIES 85x124.indd 1

12/04/2019 15:38

YOUR LOCAL GARAGE

EST 28 YEARS

VEHICLE SERVICING • REPAIRS • MOTS MOT EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE

ALL TECHNICIANS HYBRID TRAINED

Unit 8, Fourwheel Drive, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9ND

T. 01359 271238

E. rmc8fwd@hotmail.co.uk

To advertise your business here please contact Cat Dube on: T. 0 54 | APRIL 2021

PLANT & TOOL HIRE 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

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

and much more!

Thurston Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2PJ Telephone: 01284 788122 Email: info@tbs-hire.co.uk www.tbs-hire.co.uk

Primary Teacher Available to Tutor Face to Face or Online

R&P Build

Alison Shawcross

All aspects of plastering including over skimming of artex All property & building maintenance

ashawx.as@gmail.com 07557 005343

Bury St. Edmunds Area | DBS Checked | References Available

APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE FOR ALL MAKES • Used Caravan & Motor Home Sales • Caravan & Motor Home Repairs & Servicing • Motor Movers and Solar Panels Fitted • Accident & Damp Repairs • Parts & Accessories BOOK YOUR • Warranty Repairs SERVICE NOW! Milner Road Chilton Industrial Estate, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2XG

01787 375023 sales@sudburycaravans.co.uk www.sudburycaravans.co.uk

Plasterers / Builders

Telephone Paul on: 01284 361397 or 07841 923215

D.J. HAILL Ltd

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

01449 737164 or 07766 024137

on: T. 01284 765092 or E: cat@burystedmundsdirectories.co.uk APRIL 2021 | 55

HOME + LIFESTYLE

Christ Church

MORETON HALL On Easter Day when the women went to the tomb they had absolutely no expectation of what they were about to find. They assumed that somebody would have to open the tomb to let them in to anoint the body. What they found was no soldiers or guards, the stone rolled away and the tomb empty. Some of them saw angels, others saw nothing and one, who delayed her departure, eventually saw Jesus.

As we gradually and slowly come out of lockdown for many of us there is very little expectation that something good may happen. It will either be more of the same, gradually changing, and perhaps we will never fully return to what we had before. Many of us are tired, fed up and miserable and we have had our hopes and expectations completely destroyed, particularly in the area of relationships.

On Easter Day we celebrate not just that Jesus Christ returned from the grave having defeated death for us all, but that God can do the absolute impossible.

More than that, He can come up with solutions and answers to our problems that can totally transform our lives. That first Easter was not just a day and if you missed it – well you missed it. Easter went on for at least six weeks and all through that time many people saw the resurrected Jesus, spoke to Him, ate with Him, touched

Him, and received teaching and hope from Him. After those six weeks He returned to heaven, but He was not gone forever because from heaven He sent the Holy Spirit to be with us wherever we go.

Ever since that time Christians have been transformed by the presence of Jesus in their lives by the Holy Spirit, and, because Jesus really is there, they have found that no matter what their circumstances are they can be totally transformed, sometimes immediately, and sometimes gradually.

As we gather at Christ Church, Moreton Hall, on Easter Day for the first time for some months we will have a public service at 8.30 a.m. for Holy Communion to which you are all warmly invited so long as you book first.

We will also have an Easter Celebration streamed live on Facebook at 10.30am on Easter morning via https:// www.facebook.com/ ChristChurchMoretonHall/ live/ please join us if you can. As the month of April progresses we hope gradually to return to public worship if it is safe to do so. But throughout that period, and beyond, social distancing restrictions will apply.

Both in church life and community life much will have to be rebuilt. For many people there is no expectation of a significant improvement in their lifestyles and no expectation

whatsoever of a return to what they had before. However, I am confident in God and because I know the resurrected Christ as my personal friend and saviour and I have walked with Him these last forty years, I know that time and time again when all hope was gone, when there was absolutely no expectation of any good coming, God has transformed the situation out of all recognition.

It is my firm belief that if you turn to God in prayer wherever you are, and consider seeking Him not just once but daily everything for you will change for the better. If and perhaps joining others who already know Him to carry on that path, your life and the lives of those around you can be completely changed.

You many come to the tomb with no expectations. However, if you do come to the tomb and seek Jesus you will find the most amazing revelation for the tomb is empty. He is risen.

And by the power of the Holy Spirit He can be present in your heart. Once you have Him there anything, absolutely anything, is possible.

Thank you all for all the rain bows you sent it in It was so good to remember and give thanks for so many things during Lockdown With every good wish for a happy, safe and Christ filled Easter, Revd. Canon Jonathan Ford.

Minister Christ Church Moreton Hall

www.ccmh.org.uk • www.facebook.com/ChristChurchMoretonHall/ 56 | APRIL 2021

W

Fo of

w T

Hin

Turf Cutters

Tool Hire

Rotavators Stump Grinders 4” Chippers Petrol Post Hole Borers Compaction Plates Concrete poker units

WE NOW OFFER A RANGE OF SMALL TOOLS FOR HIRE

Cement Mixers Block Splitters Block Carts Vacuum Slab Lifters Generators Makita Drills & Breakers

For more information and a full list of tools please visit our website

www.emmittplant.co.uk

Local delivery and collection service available

T 01359 251220 E mark.backhouse@emmittplant.co.uk Hinderclay Road, Wattisfield, Diss, Suffolk IP22 1NF

POWERED BY GR

OUP

Floor Saws & Cutters Scaffold Towers Submersible, 2” & 3” Pumps Petrol single drum rollers Hi Tip Tracked Dumpers & Micro diggers

HOME + LIFESTYLE

BEST FILMS TO WATCH ON

Netflix

NEWS OF THE WORLD

US civil war veteran Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd (Tom Hanks) doesn’t want to go home. Instead he spends his time moving from one town in Texas to the next and makes his way by reading people the news of the day. However, life is upturned when he runs into ten-year-old Kiowa person Johanna (Helena Zengel). Her people have been killed and her only living relatives are hundreds of miles away. Kidd takes the lost child under his wing and promises to deliver her to her family – only things aren’t quite as simple as they might seem.

THE DIG

Set against the backdrop of a Britain on the brink of war, The Dig chronicles one of the greatest archeological finds ever discovered in the Isles, the 1939 Sutton Hoo excavation. When wealthy landowner Edith Pretty (Carey Mulligan) hires archeologist Basil Brown (Ralph Fiennes) to dig up large mounds on her property, the pair make a startling discovery - a ship from the Dark Ages that turns out to be the burial site of someone of tremendous distinction. But as word of the treasure spreads, more high profile archeologists move in on Pretty and Brown’s find to take ownership. A slow build but worthy of the acclaim it’s received, The Dig is a stunning looking, well-acted period drama about a much untold piece of history.

ABOUT TIME

Richard Curtis is known for his cute British rom-coms and About Time is no exception. On his 21st birthday, Tim, played by Domhnall Gleeson, discovers he has the ability to time travel, and immediately uses it to omit embarrassing moments and get himself a girlfriend. He meets the girl of his dreams, played by Rachel McAdams and pops through time to woo her. It’s less about the sci fi than you would think, and more about the life and loves of the characters, with a father-son relationship that will have you in tears between Tim and his dad, played by Bill Nighy.

58 | APRIL 2021

x

HOME + LIFESTYLE

If you haven’t got the time or patience to sit through one of the many Netflix series, there are plenty of films to choose from, here are just some of the popular ones to try...

GAME NIGHT

Game-obsessed couple Max and Annie (Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams) and their group of friends are thrown quite the curveball when Max’s brother Brooks (Kyle Chandler) rolls into town and offers to host their weekly game night. Instead of the usual Pictionary white board, Brooks has organised for one person of the group to be abducted, leaving the rest to track them down. But as the night goes on, it soon becomes obvious that this ‘abduction’ might not be a game at all. Game Night is a fun watch but is certainly helped by an all-star cast seemingly having a lot of fun. Jesse Plemons as oddball neighbour Gary is an absolute standout, meanwhile Billy Magnussen, Sharon Hogan and Chelsea Peretti also shine.

US (2019)

Jordan Peele had a tough job following up his Oscarwinning smash Get Out, but he did an excellent job with this chilling slice of horror. Inspired by an old episode of The Twilight Zone, the film follows a family who are enjoying their holidays in Santa Cruz only to find that they are being stalked by a group of terrifying doppelgängers – who very soon make their life a living hell.

YES DAY (2021)

This Netflix original family comedy film stars Jennifer Garner and Edgar Ramirez as a normally strict mother and father who decide that for one day only, they will say yes to all of their children’s requests. What follows is a whirlwind adventure around Los Angeles, that bring the family closer to each other than ever before.

APRIL 2021 | 59

ADD KERB APPEAL WITH A BRAND NEW DOOR...

HOME + LIFESTYLE

At the Window & Door Repair Centre, we have a huge range of PVC & composite front and back doors, at very competitive prices, inclusive of measuring up and fitting your new product, we have a great aftersales service so you can feel confident your home is safe and secure...

WINDOW & DOOR REPAIRS Broken door or window locks & handles Mouldy/misty poly roof sheets l Broken/misty glass units l Yellow/cracked door panels l Letter boxes or cat flaps l Security chains/Spyholes/Knockers l Hinges for doors & windows l Locksmith/Barrel Locks changed

NO JOB TOO LA OR TORGE SMALLO

l l

Want to upgrade your…

Windows and Doors to Energy rated glass units, reducing condensation?

FOR ALL YOUR WINDOWS, DOORS AND CONSERVATORY REPAIRS IN SUFFOLK

CALL 07769 704971

60 | APRIL 2021

Email: enquiries@window-repaircentre.co.uk www.window-repaircentre.co.uk

K

HOME + LIFESTYLE

YOUR LOCAL CHURCH IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE

EASTER – A TIME TO START LIVING Spring always brings fresh colour into our lives after the rigours of winter. The weather is starting to warm up and new shoots push through the soil seeking the sun. This year, in particular, we are all looking forward to the return to some elements of normality. New life is also the theme of the greatest festival in the Christian calendar – Easter. It is a great time to make a new start – to discover the forgiveness, purpose and joy that following Jesus can bring. Life, after all, is more than just survival from day to day.

Easter celebrates the day a bit more than 2000 years ago that the world was changed forever. God loved each one of us so much that he sent his only son, Jesus, to our world.

He lived a life free of wrong doing, and revealed his Father’s nature to us. His love for us was shown by his willingness to suffer and die on a cross as the one and only sacrifice for all our sins. Three days later He rose from death and is still alive in people today. By simply believing, we can have new life in Him! If you don’t get to read this until after the Easter holiday – worry not. All of the year, we are an Easter people, living in the light of the resurrection, enlivened by joy and empowered by love.

Happy Easter!

We are all looking forward to our new minister, Mike Simm, and his wife, Sarah, joining us in the middle of April. His induction and licencing service is scheduled for Sunday 18 April – probably on Zoom. If you would like to attend, please register your interest on our website. We are now starting to plan a return to regular services in the community centre when we are satisfied that it is safe to do so.

We will then have a service of welcome for Mike and Sarah. In the meantime, our services and activities online are all growing. For more information, please click onto our website.

For further details of all our activities visit our website www.southgatechurch.org.uk Email: office@southgatechurch.org.uk Telephone 01284 703705 APRIL 2021 | 61

Bright and Beauti

62 | APRIL 2021

Main Picture Accessories all from B and M

utiful

es nd M

HOME + LIFESTYLE

Garden Accessories Solar Lights from Habitat

Wind Chime from Matalan

Garden Chairs from Marks & Sp encer

Pineapple Cup from HomeSense

Cushion from Matalan

Statue o Metal Flaming esense m o H from

Wooden Sign from Asda

Hammock from Cuckooland.com

APRIL 2021 | 63

NEW FULL FIBRE BROADBAND is coming to your home!

WITH SPEEDS OF UP TO 1GBPS

Services

£28

FROM

PER MONTH

FREE STANDARD INSTALLATION*

REGISTER NOW!

FOR INSTALLATION AS SOON AS YOUR HOME CAN BE CONNECTED

From April 2021, Air Broadband will be providing Full Fibre broadband to homes in Bury St Edmunds.

Full Fibre is many times faster than a standard broadband connection, with speeds of up to 1Gbps – perfect for busy households.

High connection speeds ideal for:

3 3 3 3 3

Gaming Home working Home schooling Streaming TV Zoom calls

ALL AT THE SAME TIME!

To register, visit our website

www.airbroadband.co.uk/bse *Terms and conditions apply.