Bury St Edmunds Directory - February 2021 issue

HEALTH + BEAUTY

HOME

LIFESTYLE

FASHION

Directory

FOOD + DRINK

WHAT’S ON

NEWS

MORETON HALL & SOUTHGATE EDITION FEBRUARY 2021 issue 185

FREE

Valentine Recipes

community news LOTS MORE!

+

Home is where the

heart is...

So why not find your perfect home with us?...

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

contents

FEBRUARY 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

Call us now for a free valuation!

HEALTH & BEAUTY 30 32

LYMPHOEDEMA SUPPORT CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT

FOOD & DRINK 36/38/40 VALENTINES RECIPES

HOME & LIFESTYLE 44 48 50 54

ROUGHAM AIR TOWER NEWS CRAFTY CORNER

CROSSWORD FOR FUN CLASSIFIED ADS 62-63 WINTER FASHION

W Go to Page 36 for this months Recipe:

MUSHROOM CROSTINI

Bespoke, made to measure blinds, for the perfect fit AWNINGS ALSO AVAILABLE

WE ARE OPEN by appointment only

BESPOKE CURTAINS

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 FEBRUARY ISSUE

Well, we’ve had a little dusting of snow, and now that’s gone, soon it will be time to look forward to Spring, and the hope that we’re closer to things starting to go back to some sort of normality. It’s Valentine’s Day this month, but we may well be cooking ourselves a romantic meal for two at home, so we have come up with a 3 course meal you could try on pages 36, 38 and 40, they’re vegan recipes, and they all look absolutely scrummy.

Being stuck at home with no gyms open right now, for many of us, the living room is our workout room. On pages 62-63, we’ve picked out some great workout gear to help keep you motivated.

As usual, we’ve got lots of local news to keep you up to date.

Keep safe and we’ll see you next month.

GEMMA PROCTER, editor

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 March 2021 issue: Friday 19th February 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.

FEBRUARY 2021 | 05

Kee at w

Publ Desig

Bury Unit Bury Suffo

Tele Ema

Adve Mon

While a accurac necessa copyrig

ADD KERB APPEAL WITH A BRAND NEW DOOR...

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

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

K

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

FEBRUARY 2021 | 07

LOCAL NEWS

LET’S CREATE SOMETHING SPECIAL! Free safe pre-booked appointments

Free remote design planning service

• Social distancing • Hygiene stations • Pre-appointment clean • Exclusive sole viewings

• Upload your floorplan • Send pictures of your room • Virtual Zoom consultation with dedicated designer

Hollow Rd, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7QW tel: 01284 335 684 email: kbb.bse@howarth-timber.co.uk www.howarth-timber.co.uk/kbb Mon-Thu 8am-5pm Fri 8am-4pm Sat 8am-12midday

8 | FEBRUARY 2021

REMOTE DESIGN PLANNING SERVICE

LOCAL NEWS Hollow Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7QW tel: 01284 250160

TRADE & PUBLIC WELCOME

Whatever your job, we have the solution…

Whatever your job, we are here to support you.

ORDER ONLINE 24/7

howarth-timber.co.uk FEBRUARY 2021 | 9

© Sue Warren©Allegro Creative Agency

LOCAL NEWS

Support Local and Love Local Mike Kirkham, Business Improvement District,

Our Bury St Edmunds The town centre business improvement district, Our Bury St Edmunds, has been proudly supporting over 400 town centre businesses for many years and in 2019, following a successful reballot, were given the go ahead to continue this support for a third five-year term. Little did we know that 2020 would be a year like no other but nevertheless we, like our businesses, adapted and found new ways to continue. Of course, none of this really works without one important ingredient, the support of local people and visitors. Local businesses are incredibly grateful for the continued support and loyalty displayed by all their customers, especially during these difficult and challenging times, and with the vaccination programme in full flow, and we begin to come out of this pandemic, we will bounce back.

During the pandemic we have, in collaboration with Bury St Edmunds Town Council, ensured that messaging and information on Government guidance and the services businesses continue to deliver is provided.

In response, public support has been overwhelming – for this we are extremely grateful, so thank you! Please continue to support your local businesses, Shop Local and Love Local. This really does make a big difference and ensures that we will once again be ready to welcome you back to the high street that you have come to love and enjoy.

During Covid restrictions, essential services continue to be delivered by local businesses and, where possible, your favourite shops, cafes, restaurants and more have adapted to bring you online, delivery and click & collect services. You may be thinking ‘How can I make a difference at the moment, how can I do my bit?’, well there are many ways.

You could order a takeaway meal or drinks to support local restaurants, cafes, and pubs. You could buy a Bury St Edmunds gift card, which can be used at over 50 town centre businesses, including online for a growing number of these, or you may choose to buy a specific stores gift card or voucher. You could shop local by visiting a local business’s online store and you can Love Local by liking and sharing a business on social media or writing a positive review – it really does help!

To further support local businesses, on the 14th February, Valentine’s Day, we are urging locals to celebrate Love Local Day, which is being coordinated across the UK by www.shopappy.com. This is your opportunity to share your appreciation for your local shops and businesses on social media using #LoveLocalDay. In addition, if you nominate your favourite business on our Facebook page @ourburystedmunds on the 14th February we will select the winning nomination and send them a special gift! You will also be in with a chance to win a Bury St Edmunds gift card. It takes two minutes to create a bit of happiness. Let us show everyone how we do things in Bury St Edmunds, how much we really value our lovely town centre and amazing businesses and encourage your neighbours and community to do the same.

This brand new initiative works in the same way as buying a gift card for any individual retailer and is Mastercard-based allowing you to purchase with confidence. But instead of only being able to use it at one store, the Our Bury St Edmunds Gift Card can be spent in any participating business in the town centre. This could be your favourite independent shop or high street brand with restaurants and hair salons also eligible to accept it.

Not only does buying an Our Bury St Edmunds Gift Card take the uncertainty out of your present buying, but it’s also helping to support all the businesses that make Bury St Edmunds the fabulous town centre it is!

To find out what services businesses are providing in Bury St Edmunds, visit our Lockdown Listings at www.ourburystedmunds.com and our Facebook page @ourburystedmunds.

© Sue Warren©Allegro Creative Agency

LOCAL NEWS

Bury St Edmunds Gift Card helps to support local businesses by keeping the spend local

To find out where you can purchase or use this gift card please visit:

www.ourburystedmunds.com Brought to you by

FEBRUARY 2021 | 11

my

LOCAL LOCAL NEWS NEWS

cha ri ty

Keeping supporting local and making a difference to your hospital

Registered Charity No. 1049223

As we write this month’s page, things are harder than they’ve ever been for so many of us. With many businesses closed, people furloughed, others trying to juggle child care with home working and just the general worry we are all feeling for our nearest and dearest. As your local hospital charity, we want to ensure we continue to support your local hospital. Staff are tired, they’ve been working so hard for so many months to care for us.

Many of you have been kind enough to want to donate gifts and cakes for staff.

While this is so generous we need to refrain from any unnecessary visits to the hospital. We cannot be sure that donations are Covid free and we also need to avoid staff sharing food as this could lead to whole areas becoming infected with Covid-19.

This is one of the reasons we set up our Help your local NHS hospital appeal. By donating to our appeal, you can be sure your money will be used for exactly what is needed by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. So far donations have allowed us to provide calm spaces for staff away from the wards. These areas have proved invaluable and as this goes to press we are looking to add more so staff can break out in a socially distanced way during their much-needed breaks.

Donations have allowed us to provide staff welfare packs for those who are isolating and struggling financially. We have provided tablets for overseas nurses to help them as they isolate on arrival. These tablets ensure they can complete their training before heading to the wards to care for us.

Wards and departments have had to rethink how they care for patients. Your generosity means we have been able to provide equipment for paediatrics, cardiology and physiotherapy to name a few. The equipment is aiding them as they hold virtual clinics or as they start to care for patients as they recover from Covid.

One such purchase is a £4000 Motomed. This static bicycle can be used in a bed and will mean post Covid patients will be able to have sessions to help build up their strength again.

One huge impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has been mental health. NHS staff are an amazing bunch, they are always ready to roll up their sleeves and muck in and to go above and beyond but this pandemic has tested us all. While we can’t be with our loved ones to hold their hand, the nursing staff step up and take our place.

This naturally takes it toil and so we have funded psychological support to help them deal with extra workload they find themselves dealing with to ensure they are strong enough to continue.

@mywishcharity 12 | FEBRUARY 2021

mywishcharity

LOCAL NEWS

All of this wouldn’t be possible without you, the community, constantly stepping up and being so amazing. There is good news on the horizon as vaccinations have started but we still have a long way to go. Please, do keep supporting your local NHS charity.

We are here to make a difference and to support West Suffolk Hospital, Newmarket Community Hospital and all the community services they run as these amazing NHS heroes support us. www.justgiving.com/hynh or text HYNH 5 to 70085 to donate £5 or HYNH 10 to 70085 to donate £10.

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 FEBRUARY 2021 | 13

A a

LOCAL NEWS

Moreton Hall

Community Centre

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 | FEBRUARY 2021

follow us on:

We and

Mo 8.4

We a proc

• Es •

So

of it!

e:

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

FUN NON DED & -FUN PLAC DED ES avail able * now Get in

LOCAL NEWS

to more uch for info!

We are currently open for 5 morning & afternoon sessions and 5 lunch club sessions Monday to Friday Mornings: 8.45am–11.45am

Lunch Club: 11.45am–12.30pm

Afternoons: 12.30pm–3.30pm

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 •

“What a fab first month, lovely to see the children, helping them to learn through play!”

Sophie, Pre-School Leader.

For more information, call us on 01284 703181

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

Mount Farm Doctor’s Surgery

Chiropodist & Podiatrist

JDH

Building Design Architectural Design Service

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

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9am to 5pm

Caroline Barwick-Walters MInstChP (HPC 20355) T:

01284 753563

69756

an.com m

k

ARGET

best

footforward

• Architectural Technician with over 37 years experience • Design for Extensions, Alterations & New Build Projects • Planning Applications & Building Regulations Compliance • Free initial Consultation Call Jeff to discuss your requirements!

M. 07789 992343 E. jeff.hickford@gmail.com FEBRUARY 2021 | 15

LOCAL NEWS

SOUTHGATE

Communit

SOUTHGATE’S SLITHERING New Year has brought us a new lockdown and changes to all our lives. But we are proud to be able to still be open and available to the NHS, providing clinic rooms for the East Anglian Diabetic Eye Screening Service. Also we are providing a Covid safe environment for support groups legally permitted to meet providing care for the disabled or vulnerable, and those requiring mutual aid, therapy or support.

Contact us on 01284 703705 or email: office@southga www.southga

16 | FEBRUARY 2021

LOCAL NEWS

unity centre

NG SNAKE

Last year was unique, and as a community we celebrated all sorts of brilliant initiatives during the months of disruption and turmoil. At our Community Centre we have unveiled a piece of history to mark the events of 2020 created thanks to hundreds of children and their families. From June, a collection of painted commemorative stones formed a slithering rock snake along Caie Walk, the brainchild of resident Fay Lambert and her daughters Cassie, 13, and Maisie, 10 - a brilliant way of giving children something to do during lockdown. Our hugely supportive local councillors Patrick Chung and Ann Williamson wanted to preserve the fantastic collection of some 400 amazing creations so provided money from their locality funds and called on Bury artist Jacqui Campbell to create a plaque which has now been erected on the wall of the Centre. The rest of the stones we hope to have placed in the grass outside the building as a lasting reminder about some of the good things about a challenging year.

We can now but hope that the current restrictions reduce the awful number of those affected by this dreadful virus and, with the new vaccines rolling out as the year progresses, some sort of normality may return so we can welcome back our regular and new Centre users and hirers. As always contact Jackie on 01284 703705 who will be monitoring any messages.

outhgatecommunity.org.uk outhgatecommunity.org.uk

TW BUILDING HERITAGE 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.co.uk

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 FEBRUARY 2021 | 17

LOCAL NEWS

https://moretonhallresidents.wordpress.com/ As I write this, we are at the start of our third lockdown, in another attempt to slow down the infection rate of the virus. I am sure that if we all follow the advice, we should soon be back to normality.

Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)

We, through your Councillors, have asked the District Council to extend the present order in the Town, to cover Moreton Hall, to discourage the “boy racers� and other antisocial behaviour.

There will be a public consultation on this, between the 18th of January and the 21st of February 2021. Details can be found on the West Suffolk Council web site.

We understand that details will also be communicated via social media and press releases.

Please take part in this consultation, or if this is not possible send your comments to your Councillors, or ourselves, who will pass them on. A final decision will be made, after a review of the consultation, at the at the March Cabinet meeting.

Increasing HGV traffic through our estate

The Residents Association and your County Councillor Trevor Beckwith have been making representation regarding this matter to the County Council for at least the past 3 years. To date we have not had a positive response to our questions and suggestions.

One thing we would like the County Council to consider, is more use made of Junction 45 (the Rookery) on the A14, so that HGV traffic serving the industrial area would not need to 18 | FEBRUARY 2021

pass through the estate. This could be done cost effectively by clear and well thought out signage.

We know that the County wide lorry routes are being reviewed, but the Councils and public will not be consulted until the summer of this year. Details of this consultation will be given in due course.

It is felt therefore that we need to ask you, the residents to let us know your feelings and observations on this matter, so that we can raise the profile of this increasing problem.

So Please let us have your views.

Decoration of the underpass

The Residents Association together with our local Councillors and Council Officers, are working to finalise the details of this project, so that it can be implemented as soon as prevailing conditions allow.

CityFibre

SCC Highways department are currently working to rectify the damage done to paths and verges. Please do try not to walk or cycle on the freshly seeded areas, as it destroys the work done.

Please contact us regarding any of the forgoing or with other issues relating to our estate, using our website above or at secretarymhra@gmail.com

Cliff Hind, Chairman MHRA E cliffhind2001@yahoo.co.uk

m/

LOCAL NEWS

YOUR HEALTH HAS NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT THAN NOW!

MAKE 2021 THE YEAR YOU LOOK AFTER

YOU LET’S DO THIS

Joe T P

Personal Training for you

e. ptjoesadler@hotmail.com

m. 07917714557

FEBRUARY 2021 | f. /ptjoesadler

19

LOCAL NEWS

ssential. urs in 2021.

Our Moreton Hall Estate

It’s hard to believe that we are in February already, I think whilst we are in lockdown, time has no meaning, we get into a routine and just move on. We are all going through tough times, not known since the 1940’s. People are scared to leave their homes, worried about catching this awful virus. Parents balancing work while having to home school their children, those who are furlughed worrying about money and feeding the family. Yes, there is help out there but is it enough and is it getting to the people when they need it, like I said, worrying times. There are a lot of good people on our estate doing a fantastic job of shopping and making contact with elderly and lonely people. On their behalf, Thank you.

aught us anything, g safe, connected g is key to all three!

hy and in control of your life.

touch with friends and family. on ever-changing news.

Club news

In September Clive, Patsy and I agreed that we needed some fresh blood with fresh ideas to take the club forward, Having spoken to the families officer on the council, we were given the name of someone who was intetested in taking on the role. We met with Leon Baxter in the club and found him to be ideal for the role.

We handed over the club in good condition and financialy sound with £28,000 in the bank.

I would like to thank our helpers over the last 13 years, Vickie Eke, Erica Everett, Michelle Rolls, without their help the club would have been closed, also our trustees Patsy Warby, Clive Springett who kept us legal and up to date with the changes regarding youth clubs, child welfare and all the other duties of a trustee. We wish Leon and his team the very Fullbest use of PPE in taking the club forward.

d us at:

entre, e, BURY ST EDMUNDS

when you visit us, ☑

void patient contact

Exercise

Now with time on our hands Patsy and I have

taken ■ to Local walking about four miles each day dependent around our estate, through the woods and on the pathways on the estate. I know there are many who would love to walk but are scared of catching this awful virus, get out there and walk, but follow the rules. There is no need to get in your car and drive to parks you have woods all around you, use them.

That’s it for now, take care and if you can get your vaccination, go for it.

Frank Warby, Moreton Hall Resident 20 | FEBRUARY 2021

Free webinar for people suffering from tinnitus and hearing loss.

Do you hear whistling, buzzing or humming in your ears? You may be experiencing Tinnitus and you are not alone.

To mark NATIONAL TINNITUS WEEK (February 1st-7th) local hearing care specialists, The Hearing Care Centre, are running a free to attend online webinar on Friday February 5th at 1.00pm, looking at the condition and wider issues surrounding hearing loss.

The company operates a local hearing clinic at The Bury Natural Health Centre at Fornham St Genevieve.

The presentation, which will be held via Zoom and last for approximately 30 minutes, will be led by Simon Myhill, RHAD FdSc FSHAA, who is the Clinical Lead at The Hearing Care Centre.

Simon will not only be sharing important information about the subject, but also offering the opportunity for attendees to ask questions.

Affecting about 15 to 20 percent of people tinnitus is a condition where noises are heard when there is no external source, usually in the ears or in the head. Many people however don’t understand that it isn’t a condition itself but it’s a symptom of an underlying 18/01/2021 09:00:12 condition, such as age-related hearing loss, ear injury or a circulatory system disorder.

hearingcarecentre.co.uk

For more information or to book your place please visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk/ tinnitus-event

LOCAL NEWS

Hearing is essential.

Improve yours in 2021.

If these past months have taught us anything, it’s the importance of staying safe, connected and informed — and hearing is key to all three!

Hearing helps you feel safe, healthy and in control of your life.

Hearing makes it easier to stay in touch with friends and family.

Hearing helps you stay up to date on ever-changing news.

Book a test today!

Call 01473 230330 or find us at:

Bury Natural Health Centre, Fornham St Genevieve, BURY ST EDMUNDS We want to assure you that when you visit us, your safety is our priority: ☑ Rigorous cleaning procedures ☑ Full use of PPE ☑ Staggered appointments to avoid patient contact ■ Award Winning ■ Covid Secure ■ Independent ■ Local Bury-MoretonHall_February 2021.indd 1

hearingcarecentre.co.uk 18/01/2021 09:00:12

FEBRUARY 2021 | 21

LOCAL NEWS

E S

The best way to care Pet Health Plan

Comprehensive care for your pets Give your pet the best for less.

Cover their preventative health care needs with our cost saving, pay monthly plan.

• Friendly local practice • Convenient late night and weekend appointments • Free nurse clinics • Puppy parties • Free parking • Free advice to help you choose your perfect pet

t:

www.eastgatevets.co.uk Bury 01284 753961 22 | FEBRUARY 2021

Thetford 01842 753991

Mildenhall 01638 713980

office@abbotsgreenacademy.co.uk if you wo

LOCAL NEWS

Service Update Remember us? We offer free,

chatty rides to local people who need a bit of help getting out and about.

Well, that’s what we used to do before coronavirus struck! Now we do deliveries of prescriptions and shopping and rides to essential appointments. So if you want a Covid-safe ride to your vaccination appointment or Covid test, give us call. All free, thanks to our lovely volunteers and sponsors. We also do deliveries for local charities, such as the Best Before Project, Bury Drop In, Gatehouse Foodbank, Tayfen House and the Women’s Refuge. Encourage those vulnerable people around you to contact us so we can work with our partners to keep people safe and cars off the road. Please challenge us too, we are keen to keep the wheels of our ever growing fleet turning. Are you a business with an idea for us or are you a budding rider who has a few hours a week to spare to keep fit and keep our community healthy?

To request a free ride or a delivery, call on 01284 339449, or contact us via our website www.bserickshaw.org.uk.

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

Tom’s Garden Maintenance

Hedge Trimming, Grass Cutting, Weeding and Tidying, Email: tomclarke1987@outlook.com Telephone: 07920 145867 FEBRUARY 2021 | 23

LOCAL NEWS

THE MYSTERY OF THE NON-FALLING OAK LEAVES

B

ack in July, the mighty oak in Ten Acre Field fell with an early-morning crash. Appropriately, the Council made it safe but left the majority of the tree in place as a memorial to itself and to remain a wildlife reservoir for decades to come.

Trees in Moreton Hall and across the UK are bare of leaves, and have been for some time. But if you walk in Ten Acre Field, or see it from Symonds Road, you will see that the fallen oak has kept its leaves. They’re dark brown and dead of course, but still attached.

But why have they not fallen off?

Leaf-fall in autumn is actually an active process, not something that just happens passively. When the leaves grow in spring, a specialised layer of cells grows at the base of the leaf stalk where it is attached to the stem. This layer of cells is called the abscission layer. In autumn, as the days grow short and photosynthesis provides less energy than it takes to maintain the leaf, sugars and proteins in the leaf are withdrawn into sap and stored over winter in the tree, and as this happens the beautiful orange, yellow, red and brown colours emerge in the leaf. A

plant hormone called auxin then reduces in the leaves, the abscission layer of cells can no longer maintain itself and the cells break. The connection to the twig is broken and the leaf falls off.

This process was of course interrupted by the oak tree falling down.

It died, so there was no time for the auxin hormone to influence the abscission layer to do its thing and break. The leaves therefore remain firmly joined to the tree despite storms and snow.

The dead leaves may even provide enough shelter in spring for birds to nest in the dead tree!

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 | FEBRUARY 2021

Follow us on Facebook @nattererswood or Woodland Ways

Follow us on Twitter @NatterersWood

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

FEBRUARY 2021 | 25

D

HOME + LIFESTYLE

LOCAL NEWS

MARTYN WEBB PLUMBING SERVICES

BURYS 1ST CHOICE

N

TRUSTED LOCKSMITHING SERVICES

LOCKSMITHS AND UPVC REPAIRS SPECIALIST Your local 24 hour locksmith

Fully Qualified & Insured Plumber Over 30 Years Experience No Call Out Fee We can with...

Nohelp Job Too Small Reliable and Friendly Service lock-outs non-destructive entry specialist

upvc repairs

we fix upvc windows & doors

lock repairs

garage doors

lock replacements & upgrades

key cutting

we can quickly repair most locks

we fit, repair & upgrade locks

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 Locks, repairs mind with Handles our 12 month parts we can quickly secure •your property, RADIATORS • CYLINDERS IMMERSION HEATERS guarantee thenVALVES make • lasting repairs service! No PUMPSand • BALL SYPHONS • TAPS • OUTSIDE TAPS & labour24-7 SERVICE VALVES • WATER SOFTENERS • SINK UNITS COLD WATER STORAGE TANKS

& Hinges REPLACED VAT & No call out fee!

We fro Init we usi Giv

Call us now 01284 220180 Call Sean on

Telephone: 01284NUMBER 852554 24 HOUR EMERGENCY 07761 800 465 Mobile: 07864 712055 www.thelockguysltd.co.uk info@thelockguysltd.co.uk Email: webbtm88@hotmail.com

07527 184382 Vetted tradesman!

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

BURY DIRECTORIES 85x124.indd 1

12/04/2019 15:38

SPECIAL OFFER

26 | FEBRUARY 2021

AUGUST 2019 | 69

T: 0

ww

NE W !

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

FULLY INSURED

STORAGE AT SECURE PREMISES

COMPETITIVE STORAGE RATES

CALL US TODAY!

e

for

Be

Aft

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?

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. 01284 755558 www.premierbodyworks.co.uk

FEBRUARY 2021 | 27

LOCAL NEWS

MORETON HALL NEWS... from Peter Thompson, Mayor

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

Building Community (Centre) Very exciting work has now begun on the front of the Community Centre. This has been worked on for many years - I remember going to meetings way back in 2012 with then MP David Ruffley to secure the cash that developers are obliged to pay as part of house building for the use of our community centre. With recent input from Suffolk Libraries, the funds were in place to begin works and only some input from Covid have delayed matters. I was able to secure £20k from Town Council as reported last month to aid with the development works. The centre is brilliantly run by Nigel, Kerrie and the team and we owe a huge amount to their hard work. Great revamp to come.

Psst! PSPO

PSPO stands for “Public Space Protection Order” and there are currently two in place around West Suffolk and they give police powers to tackle anti-social behaviour, such as drinking or car racing. Periodically, these are reviewed and at the last round both Trevor and I requested that the PSPO for Bury Town Centre be extended to Moreton Hall. We expected this to happen in 2018, but strangely it was pulled at the last minute, presumably over costs. This was clearly a false economy as much time and resources were spent tackling the impact groups of people caused whilst racing near Suffolk Park. I spent countless days working with the police and utilising social media to mitigate the issues and this, coupled with winter and the ongoing impact of Covid, the issue has lessened, however we still need to act as this may be masking the underlying issue. We now have an active public consultation which you can participate in at westsuffolk.gov. uk/consultations. Please log in and have your say - the more of us who request the better the chance of success.

28 | FEBRUARY 2021

Xmas Dinner (90 of them)

I am very proud of what we achieved over the last few months in terms of Covid support in our Town. As well as providing £20k of support for town centre business, we have been able to support individuals using Ann Williamson’s innovative approach of underwriting shopping bills for vulnerable people who have been unable to leave home. The warmest project, however, was being able to provide Xmas Dinner to some of our friends and neighbours who have been unable to secure their own. Using Abbeycroft Leisure, the College and volunteers, we got over 90 meals out to those who we know really needed them - there was a bag made up and recipe cards from one of our top local chefs. You can see a short video on Youtube if you search for Bury St Edmunds Festive Food Project.

INJECTING SOME HOPE We now have Covid vaccinations well under way across Moreton Hall and Bury St Edmunds. Naturally, it is being prioritised to front line, carers and the most vulnerable first.

I was able to phone a few residents of Oxslip House to see how things were getting along and, whilst some may feel they’re down the list, there is a good weekly testing programme and busy NHS staff are getting vaccine to us pretty quickly. Some hope and positivity for the coming year.

•S •D •T •C

We se of

Ca

T:

So

HOME + LIFESTYLE

Independent BMW & Mini Specialists • Servicing & MOTs • Diagnostics & Repairs • Tyres & Bodywork • Car Sales We also provide these services to any make of vehicle.

TYRES TYRES

MOT MOT DIAGNOSTIC DIAGNOSTICS S

BODYWORK BODYWORK

REPAIRS REPAIRS

SERVICING SERVICING

Call us now or visit our website!

T: 01284 754921 www.warnemotorsbury.co.uk Southgate Green, 3 Sicklesmere Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2BN

Bury St Edmunds & Farmers Club

Wedding licence Choice of function rooms Beautiful gardens Car parking

.

01284 750969

reception@bsefc.co.uk

bsefc.co.uk FEBRUARY 2021 | 29

HEALTH & BEAUTY

UPDATE FROM THE WEST SUFFOLK LYMPHOEDEMA SERVICE WSLS is still operating as near to normal as possible. They are still seeing all those in need of face to face appointments where safe to do so and holding virtual/phone consultations when appropriate. Patients will be contacted as usual when they are due for review and if they have any queries or concerns about their condition, they should not hesitate to contact WSLS in the usual way on 01284 712732.

Exercise is important all year round Exercise really can help with the managing Lymphoedema and Lipodema but in this winter weather we’ve been having, it’s not always welcoming to venture outside. Tripudio and yoga type exercises are some of the exercises that can be done indoors and also chair exercises too. The aim is to keep moving, so waggling your hands, feet and toes in circles, not necessarily at the same time!, whilst sitting down or say when watching TV helps with lymphatic fluid and also blood circulation. Roll a tennis ball, or similar, under your foot when sitting, repeatedly making a fist whilst holding the ball in the same hand or maybe dance around with your hands in the air like you just don’t care! Whatever exercises you choose to do, it’s important that you do them safely.

LSS 2021 MEETINGS As lockdown continues LSS is continuing to follow Government Guidelines and has cancelled its 8th March meeting. It is regrettable that we have had to cancel yet another meeting but everyone’s own safety comes first. We do sincerely hope to be able to hold our 7th June meeting, which if we can, will be a celebratory meeting for all LSS members. We do thank all LSS members for their continued support during these continued unprecedented times.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: LSS 2021 MEETING DATES: JUNE 7TH, AUGUST 9TH, OCTOBER 11TH 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 | FEBRUARY 2021

T D K B S

T w

Our Therapy Team: Paul is pleased to be working throughout lockdown. He specialises in lower limb mechanics and has worked with Olympic athletes and Premier league sportsmen. He can help those recovering from surgery or those with ongoing conditions that inhibit their ability to take part in everyday activities. Services include: l Gait analysis using the latest technology, looking at your dynamic foot posture and function of the lower limb l Walking and Running assessments, offering in depth insight in to how you move l Bespoke orthotics (insoles) l Wide variety of treatment methods for lower limb ailments, including Chiropody services l Foot, Ankle, Knee, Hip, Back pain relief l Exercise prescription l Footwear advice

The Self Centre, Drinkstone Industrial Park Kempson Way, Moreton Hall, Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7AR

Tel: 01284 769090 www.the-self-centre.co.uk

Online Classes:

ÂŁ7.50 each or 10 for ÂŁ70 Mondays 18:30-19:30 Pilates with Alison

A mixed ability class that welcomes beginners. Sculpt and tone your body in a fun and lively atmosphere.

Pilates works the core deeply to improve strength and posture.

Wednesdays 11:00-12:15 Hath Yoga with Jenny

Hatha is the general starting point for most people interested in taking up yoga. It aims to build strength and flexibility whilst reducing stress levels. Expect a fun and relaxed atmosphere with a breathing practice (pranayama) at the start of the class, followed by a warming up sequence, yoga poses (asana) and finishing off with a guided relaxation.

Thursdays 09:30-10:45 Gentle Hath Yoga with Tracey

A gentler class, suitable for all, with a focus on developing balance between stretching soft tissue and strengthening muscle, creating harmony between the left and right sides of the body to help you feel centred and aligned. This is a lovely class for beginners, those recovering from injury or needing to reduce their stress levels.

How to book your place:

Go to our website www.the-self-centre.co.uk and select the classes page.

Shortly before class begins you will be emailed a link to join.

Follow us on

We recommend Chrome or Safari as the best options for browsers.

FEBRUARY 2021 | 31

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Covid-19 has affected our lives in many ways especially in the lack of support services for many health areas which is why this group is immensely important to the members who participate in it. No one seeming to want to help at this vital time is a real worry. With members also missing the contact and socialising at group meetings this is where the challenge group comes into its own.

This group of people who have come together are kind, caring, supportive and very good friends that are there for each other. Each time one of them reaches out others respond, making their pain journey easier to bear. They are all non-judgmental and accept you as you are. The year could have been so much worse without this group. Those that did the challenges did them with enthusiasm and met them even though they may not have felt like it at the time.

All troopers for having a go.

The Zoom meetings give members the opportunity to see each other and forget they are all in different areas, to be able to chat comfortably, to have a laugh, to have something to lighten the day and look forward to and to learn a new skill.

CPSG is all about bringing people in pain together and that is exactly what this group has achieved in the absence of meetings. it has made the year bearable for all those involved. As one member commented “I count my blessings to have you as friends, no one to judge you and understand how you feel is invaluable�.

The new year has brought with it many bigger challenges to embrace so we will be spending, yet again, another holiday at windowsill bay however that will not stop the challenge group working its magic and keeping one and all occupied.

We must put one foot in front of the other until all this subsides and the sun comes out on another day.

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

32 | FEBRUARY 2021

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 FEBRUARY 2021 | 33

HEALTH & BEAUTY

THE EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT

RACE FOR LIFE

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK PEOPLE across the region are being encouraged to look beyond Lockdown by making a date to join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Norfolk and Suffolk.

The charity’s much-loved events are aiming to return to Norfolk and Suffolk but with socially distanced measures to help keep participants safe. Anyone who signs up this January can claim a special 30 per cent off the entry fee by using the code JAN2021.

COVID-19 has caused a devastating loss of research funding. Cancer Research UK is predicting a staggering £300 million drop in income over the next three years which could put future medical breakthroughs at risk. That’s why the charity is calling on men, women and children to fight back against the devastating disease by entering a Race for Life event. Money raised will help scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, helping to save more lives.

Every year, around 35,500 people are diagnosed with cancer in the East of England* and one in two people in the UK born after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime.**

* Based on the average annual number of new cases of all cancers combined excluding non-melanoma skin cancer (ICD10 C00-C97 excluding C44) diag Source: These data were extracted from the Public Health England’s Cancer Analysis System, snapshot CAS1902. Accessed 23/09/2020.This work is only ** * Based on Ahmad AS, Ormiston-Smith N, Sasieni PD. Trends in the lifetime risk of developing cancer in Great Britain: Comparison of risk for those bor 34 | FEBRUARY 2021

HEALTH & BEAUTY The Race for Life events take place across the East of England and are open to people of all ages and abilities.

Emily Rowling, Cancer Research UK’s Event Manager for Norfolk, said: “All 400 massparticipation Race for Life events across the UK were cancelled last year to protect the country’s health during the COVID-19 pandemic. So this year, more than ever, we need people to come together and help beat the disease.

“The truth is, COVID-19 has slowed us down.

But we will never stop and we are absolutely determined to continue to create better cancer treatments for tomorrow.

Every step our scientists take towards beating cancer relies on our supporters. Our Race for Life events are open to all and we’re sending a heart-felt message to everyone to come together in 2021. As always at our events, the health and safety of participants, staff and volunteers is our top priority. It may be that events look a little different this year but we are working proactively with our venues and suppliers to deliver a socially distanced but great experience.”

Participants will set off on the course either alone or in small socially distanced groups.

Hand sanitiser will also be provided at all events with participants encouraged to use it before and after the event.

Emily explained: “Although ‘Race’ features in the name, our events are not competitive.

Instead, ‘the Race for Life’ is about our doctors, nurses and scientists working as hard and fast as possible to help more people survive.

We’ll ask participants to respect social distancing before, during and after the event.

It means that this year people should refrain from hugging others at the finish line. But we promise our events will remain fun, colourful, emotional and uplifting.

some people, the Race for Life is literally a walk in the park. Slow and steady still wins. For others, it’s a jog or a run. But what is for certain is we’re looking forward to welcoming people across Norfolk and Suffolk back.

We hope that none of our Race for Life events are cancelled in 2021 and will do everything we can to keep people safe.

If we do have to cancel any of our events we will let participants know as soon as possible and they will be entitled to a refund.”

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring series of 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy and Pretty Muddy Kids events which raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer by funding crucial research. This year is the 20th anniversary of Tesco’s partnership with Race for Life.

Money raised through Race for Life events funds world-class research to help beat 200 types of cancer – including bowel cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, testicular cancer, brain cancer, children’s cancers and leukaemia.

Emily added: “The Race for Life is a powerful, inspirational movement which unites participants in Norfolk and Suffolk with people across the East of England and the whole of the UK. People get together and remember loved ones lost, or celebrate the lives of those who have survived. At the same time, they are helping to make a difference to people with the disease, right now.

Please go to the Race for Life website, choose an event, and sign up today.”

To enter, visit raceforlife.org

Participants, all united in a common cause to beat cancer, take part at their own pace. For

luding C44) diagnosed in the East of England Region between 2015-2017.

This work is only possible because of data from the cancer registry, which is routinely collected by the NHS as part of patient care. isk for those born in 1930 to 1960(link is external). Br J Cancer 2015;bjc.2014:606.

FEBRUARY 2021 | 35

FOOD & DRINK

VALENTINES RECIPE

Starter MUSHROOM CROSTINI

WITH GARLIC BASIL VEGAN RICOTTA “CHEESE� SPREAD (VEGAN) This party favourite uses a delicious tofu-based basil vegan ricotta spread, and is topped with a rich mixed mushroom mixture for the perfect bite-size appetizer!

INGREDIENTS:

METHOD:

1 sweet french baguette, thinly sliced (or your favorite glutenfree bread) Garlic Basil Vegan Ricotta Cheese Spread For the Mushroom Mixture: 8 shiitake mushrooms, finely diced 8 white button mushrooms, finely diced 8 cremini mushrooms, finely diced 8 cloves garlic, minced 1 teasp olive oil 1/2 tbsp white cooking wine 1/2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 tbsp pine nuts

To Prepare the Mushroom Mixture: Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat. Add the olive oil.

Add the minced garlic and fry for a few seconds until fragrant.

Add all the finely diced mushrooms and saute on medium-high heat until all the water released from cooking the mushrooms burns off completely. Mix frequently.

Add the salt, some freshly ground black pepper, and combine.

Add the white cooking wine and mix to de-glaze the pan.

Add the freshly chopped rosemary, parsley, and pine nuts. Combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, mixing frequently.

Season with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste if needed.

Turn off the heat and set the mushroom mixture aside.

To Prepare Crostini: When you are ready to assemble, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Place the thinly sliced french bread in the oven and bake until slightly golden on both sides.

Remove the slices from the oven and allow them to cool on a cooling rack .

On each slice of toasted bread, spread a generous layer of the Garlic Basil Vegan Ricotta Cheese Spread , and top with the prepared Mushroom Mixture (both should be at room temperature). Enjoy!

1/2 teasp salt or more to taste Freshly ground black pepper

Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 15 mins Servings: 20 36 | FEBRUARY 2021

sponsored by

1

0

D

FOOD & DRINK HEALTH & BEAUTY

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

2021 | *T’s & C’s apply. Only applies to Collections on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays throughoutFEBRUARY February 2021.

37

FOOD & DRINK

VALENTINES RECIPE

Main CARAMELIZED ONIONS, ROASTED EGGPLANT AND TOMATO PENNE PASTA (VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE)

The sweetness of the onions, combined with oven roasted eggplant, and tangy homemade tomato sauce makes for the ultimate comfort Italian dish!

INGREDIENTS:

6 cups diced eggplant, ~ 1 large Italian, or Black Beauty Eggplant 1.5 large white onion, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced 1 lb. penne pasta, for gluten-free, use brown rice pasta Splash of cooking wine Olive oil Salt Freshly ground black pepper Vegan Parmesan cheese, optional For Sauce: 8 cloves garlic , minced 28 oz. can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup basil , chopped + some for garnish Crushed red pepper Olive oil Freshly ground black pepper Salt Sugar, a little if needed Prep time: 15 mins Cooking time: 40 mins Serves: 6 38 | FEBRUARY 2021

METHOD: To Prepare the Roasted Eggplant: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Toss the diced eggplant with some olive oil (enough to coat the eggplant).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the eggplant in a single layer on the parchment paper. Bake for about 25 minutes until cooked and fully roasted (slightly browned, but not burned).

To Make the Caramelized Onions: Heat 2-3 tbsp olive oil on a non-stick large pan on low-medium heat. Add the thinly sliced white onions and an pinch of salt, and saute until they become completely translucent, slightly brown, and just caramelized (~25 minutes). Be sure to mix frequently. If you find that the onions start sticking to the bottom of the pan or start to burn, feel free to add a little more olive oil.

Once the onions are caramelized, de-glaze the pan by adding a slash of cooking wine to the pan.

To Make the Sauce: Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a medium sized pot on medium heat.

Add 8 cloves minced garlic and some dried red crushed peppers (more or less to taste depending on spice preference). Fry for ~30 sec. until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.

Add the can of diced tomatoes. Once the sauce is simmering, reduce the heat to low-medium and simmer uncovered for about 15-20 minutes or until the sauce thickens and reduces to about 2 cups.

Add the chopped basil. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and white sugar (if needed). Cook for another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside (note: if you are almost done with the recipe, feel free to keep heating the sauce at lowest setting possible to keep the sauce hot until the pasta is ready).

To Assemble the Pasta: Set a large pot of water to boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Once the water is boiling, add the penne pasta and cook al dente.

Add the roasted eggplant to the de-glazed pan with caramelized onions.

Add the hot tomato sauce and cooked penne pasta. Toss everything to combine.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with some freshly chopped basil.

Top with some fresh Parmesan cheese (omit for vegan option), and serve hot!

E: james@stringerbuilders.co.uk T: 01359 231613 M: 07762 017445

FOOD & DRINK

• SAND • BALLAST • GRAVEL • HOGGIN • CRUSHED CONCRETE • TOPSOIL • TYPE 1 SUB BASE • ROAD PLANINGS • GRANITE CHIPPINGS • TIPPER HIRE • MUCKAWAY • READY MIXED CONCRETE

T: 01284 752688 / 702700 E: info@aaronaggregates.com www.aaronaggregates.com AUGUST 2019 | 71

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 FEBRUARY 2021 | 39

FOOD & DRINK

VALENTINES RECIPE

Dessert

DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE (VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE)

This healthier 4-ingredient decadent mousse is dairy-free, rich and creamy, and easy to make!

INGREDIENTS:

METHOD:

15 oz full-fat unsweetened coconut milk

Place the can of full-fat coconut milk in the fridge overnight for at least 24 hours.

4 tbsp powdered sugar, or maple syrup

Once you are ready to whip, remove the can from the fridge without shaking it. Slowly turn it upside down, and then open the can.

1/2 teasp vanilla extract 3-4 tbsp unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder Toppings of choice - cocoa nibs , fresh fruit, nuts, shredded coconut (optional) Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 3

40 | FEBRUARY 2021

Chill a small-medium size bowl in the freezer for a few minutes.

You will see the liquid coconut milk (the part that did not solidify) will now be at the top of the can. Slowly pour out this liquid into a bowl or cup. This coconut milk liquid is not used in this recipe, you can save it to make a green smoothie.

Once you have poured out the liquid, the part that remains is the hardened coconut cream.

Scoop out this coconut cream into the chilled bowl (note, do not use too large of a bowl otherwise it will be difficult to whip).

Using a stand mixer or a electric hand mixer, beat until fluffy.

Start on low speed and work your way up to a higher speed until you start to see stiff peaks forming.

Half way through, add the sweetener, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder and continue to beat.

Sprinkle with any toppings if using and serve immediately or store in the fridge in an air-tight container.

t 01449 613824

n Guaranteed best value skip hire in the area n Covering Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Diss, Ely, Haverhill, Ipswich, Stowmarket and Sudbury n Discounted rates for separate waste n Recycling transfer service for minimum to landfill n Actively working towards a greener future n Skip delivery six days a week n Same day or next day service

Call or email us to discuss all your skip hire and waste requirements: t 01449 613824 e admin@sunskips.co.uk www.sunskips.co.uk Stowmarket skips is trading as SunSkips FEBRUARY 2021 | 41

S

HOME + LIFESTYLE

Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) Consultation: Moreton Hall The Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 gave local authorities and police more effective powers to deal with anti-social behaviour. One of the powers is a Public Space Protection Order which can be used to regulate activities in particular public places that can have a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality.

It is the Council’s responsibility to determine which behaviours are included in a PSPO providing those activities: • Have had, or are likely to have, a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality • Are, or are likely to be, persistent or continuing in nature • Are, or are likely to be, unreasonable and justify the restrictions imposed West Suffolk Council recently conducted a review of the existing PSPOs and as part of that process received a further request to consider a new PSPO for the Moreton Hall area, due to the anti-social use of motor vehicles throughout the area.

Notice is hereby given that West Suffolk Council, in exercising its powers under the Anti-social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 (S.59-79), propose to consult with stakeholders, residents and businesses on implementing a PSPO, to address anti-social use of motor vehicles within the Moreton Hall ward.

West Suffolk Council is proposing that the PSPO will have the following conditions: a) No person shall within the restricted area, gather in groups of two or more motor vehicles for purposes other than simply parking, which will cause or is likely to cause harassment, alarm and distress to others by performing any of the activities listed below.: • Using a motor vehicle to race or perform stunts.

• Repeatedly sounding horns and/or revving engines (as to cause a public nuisance).

• Playing music excessively loud (as to cause a public nuisance).

• Using foul or abusive language.

• Using threatening, intimidating behaviour towards another person.

• Causing obstruction on a public highway, or a publicly accessible place, whether moving or stationary.”

Here is a map of the location of the PSPO for information.

https://www.smartsurvey. co.uk/s/moretonhallpspo/

42 | FEBRUARY 2021

T r t

S d c s

P s

Bury St Edmunds PSPO

• • • • •

As part of the requirements of introducing this PSPO we are seeking your views as an interested party.

The consultation will commence on 18 January 2021 and will last until 21 February 2021, your comments can be made during this period via our online consultation portal using the link below:

A w a

Existing PSPO Proposed PSPO Ward boundaries

Serving the Eastern Region for over 90 Years

As we move forward into 2021, we’re here to offer you our help and support...

The next few weeks and months could be as demanding as the pandemic restricted times of 2020. The ‘new normal’ of social distancing continues and those who can are encouraged to continue working from home.

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. We are here to help.

Providing core accounting services with specialist expertise in: • Agriculture • Business Start up • Charities • Construction • Contractors

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

• Cloud accounting • Manufacturing • Corporate tax & finance • Private Client tax • Property

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 | FEBRUARY W i s b e 2021 c h | 43

Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum

HOME + LIFESTYLE

Forward Planning – New Season Hello and a warm (pity the weather isn’t) welcome to the Museum this month.

February already and who would have thought that Covid-19 would have influenced our lives so much for nearly a year. We all at the Tower hope you have stayed safe and will continue to do so, abiding by the recommend precautions.

Whilst we have to endure the shorter days and longer dark nights the Committee and volunteers have continued the plans for the new season.

Yes, Sunday April the 4th will soon be with us! These projects include, as previously mentioned, the re-rendering of the Control Tower building. This will begin as early in the spring as possible, subject to the weather. Also, the proposed additional Nissen Hut has most of the ‘pieces’ ready for construction, again this is weather dependent.

Great fun with a giant Jigsaw!!

Our thanks go to two ‘hardy soles’ – Chris Day and his father, Peter - who have managed to find a few dry days to complete our ‘Guttering Project’ on the Radar Room. A big well done and thank you, a great job. We would also like to thank the group of sponsors who have donated the materials, thank you.

The final ‘outside’ job has been the start of building (digging) a hole for our ‘Defencive’ Machine Gun Pit. Copying the standard ‘War Department’ defence

44 | FEBRUARY 2021

design, (the Ministry of Defence had not been established in 1939) this again will be completed for the spring.

So – plenty to do, plenty to plan and about NINE weeks till our opening – doesn’t time fly when we are having fun!!!

With all these projects (and other’s) a few extra voluntary ‘hands’ would be very welcome. Have you any time (been furloughed or unfortunately been made redundant) as we would love to hear from you? Specific skills would be a bonus but the enthusiasm and willingness just to help - we all chip in with the washing up – will be very gratefully appreciated. Please contact Graham or Wendy via our e-mail or call our mobile number (details below).

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 in April – It WILL be here quicker than you can ‘blink an eye’.

Please put this date in your diary SUNDAY 4th April (Easter Sunday).

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

0

a m

HOME + LIFESTYLE

DISTINGUISHED. INNOVATIVE. EXCLUSIVE. 01359 234444 allhomes.uk.com mail@allhomes.uk.com

Not all estate agents are the same.

We’re proud to stand out from the crowd with our innovative marketing: no other agent in your area can give you a FREE personalised website for your property to share on social media.

Symonds Road Bury St Edmunds IP32 7EW

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 FEBRUARY 2021 | 45

HOME + LIFESTYLE

Local film maker assists Ralph Fiennes on shoot of The Dig Screen Suffolk had the pleasure in finding Ralph Fiennes his assistant for the film The Dig. Fiennes plays Basil Brown, the archaeologist who helps discover Sutton Hoo. The Dig, which stars Carey Mulligan and Lily James and was directed by Simon Stone, and is based on the 2007 novel of the same name, it reimagines the events of the 1939 excavation of Sutton Hoo. Screen Suffolk locations used in the film include Thorpeness Beach, Shingle Street, a footpath in Snape on Suffolk Wildlife Trust land and an RSPB site called Boyton Marsh. The unit base was set up in the Snape Maltings.

Fiennes was determined to nail down a true Suffolk accent so contacted Screen Suffolk to help find not only an assistant but crucially someone who also had an ear for the true Suffolk dialect.

Film maker and musician Jay Ducker saw the shout out on Facebook which simply read: An actor requires an on-set assistant from mid-September to mid-November based in Suffolk and then Surrey area. Ideal opportunity for an entry level crew member. Must have a Suffolk accent.

Jay had been making short films and promos to compliment his music but had little experience on a film set but when he saw the advert a friend encouraged him to apply.

‘I remember being relatively relaxed because I honestly wasn’t expecting to get the job. I don’t have the strongest Suffolk accent and again, I had very little experience in the feature film industry. What really put me at ease was that Ralph was already using the Suffolk accent. It kind of disarmed me and made me feel as if I was speaking to a local or someone I knew really well. But what helped me get the job, I think, was that I immediately heard when and where he was going wrong with the dialect and without thinking I started correcting him in the interview. He seemed to respond well to that, and I told him my background, which was in the music industry, so I believe it was my good ear that got me the job.’

Jay’s first day was at Snape Maltings where the crew were filming their first landscape scenes of the famous Suffolk sky, reeds and beaches. The crew filmed in and around Suffolk for a week. ‘My role was to assist Ralph in getting the best possible performance. Everything from making 46 | FEBRUARY 2021

sure he was fed and watered to perfecting and correcting his Suffolk dialect.’ Jay would listen to Ralph reading scripts and suggest other ways for him to perfect the Suffolk accent.

‘There was a three-pronged approach when it came to dialect coaching with Jamie Matthewman being the overall guidance for all the actors, Charlie Haylock specifically zooming in on the Suffolk dialects, particularly with Ralph and myself being the everyday reference point.

I think all our differing approaches really complemented each other.’

Jay is still in touch with Ralph as well as many other crew members.

‘The camaraderie amongst the crew, was the best thing about being on set, for sure. There’s a real sense of togetherness when you’re cold, tired and in the mud together. You really pull on that to get you through.’

He certainly made the most of the opportunity and gained praise from Ralph himself who said of him. ‘Jay Ducker gave me a lot of support and help during the shoot of The Dig. I requested from Screen Suffolk an assistant on set who was from Suffolk - someone I could practice my Suffolk accent with. Jay adapted very quickly to the grueling filming

hours and really impressed me with his spirit of commitment and dedication. He worked really hard.’

Since the film wrapped at the end of 2019 Jay has been continuing to make music under the name of ‘Skinny Rodgers’ and has also had film-making commissions under his Middle Sea Media business.

With regards to the future, as with everyone 2020 has been a strange one and Covid-19 has kept Jay away from film sets but he’s been left with a ‘deep appreciation’ of the experience.

‘It was definitely character-building, and I know a lot of people would have killed for my position so I’m very grateful for the opportunity.

A friend of mine has written this fantastic script which is based in Suffolk and it happens to be about my great ancestor John Ducker who was the last man to be publicly hung in Ipswich. Our hopes are to turn it into a feature film and help bring more film making to Suffolk.

Screen Suffolk are looking forward to helping find locations for that film at some point in the not-toodistant future!

The Dig will be available to watch on Netflix from 29th January.

GA

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

FEBRUARY 2021 | 47

HOME + LIFESTYLE

Craft Corner WELCOME TO THIS MONTH’S 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 and The Apex throughout the year when COVID allows!

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.

Michelle x

It’s the season of love and so this months’ make is all about that.

Paper plate love birds. Why not make a couple and post to your best friend or someone you love…

YOU WILL NEED:

white paper plate, felt tip pens in a range of colours, pipe cleaner for the feet, heart stickers (or use a heart stamp), glue stick and hole reinforcer stickers. n Place the paper plates on top of each other so insides are facing n Cut the paper plates together as per picture creating a bird, wing

and beak shape out of both plates at the same time n Colour in the bird shape and heart opposite colours n Colour the beak in yellow n Punch out of the remaining plate some heart shapes and colour in opposite colours ie blue on pink and pink on blue n Make a fold in the lower half of the heart shape to create the wing n Attach the wing to the love bird with glue stick n Stick the beak in place and stick hole reinforcer for an eye and colour pupil in black n Make up pipe cleaner feet and glue in place.

Try making lots of them in all different colours and using them as place names for a special Valentine day meal.

48 | FEBRUARY 2021

HOME + LIFESTYLE

r

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

HOME + LIFESTYLE

CROSSWORD & SUDOKU n!

1

2

Just for fu 4

3

5

6

ACROSS 7. Group problem-solving technique (13) 8. Manner; mental state (8) 9. Ammunition (abbrev) (4) 10. Overturned (7) 12. Pile (5) 14. Dirty (5) 16. Moodily (7) 19. Large wading bird (4) 20. Increase (8) 22. Forever honest (13)

7

8

9

12

10 11

DOWN 1. Run at moderate pace (4) 2. Outer part of a bird’s wing (5) 3. Confident (7) 4. Arrives (5) 5. Diacritical mark of two dots (6) 6. Harmful (8) 11. Apparatus of water-supply (8) 13. Covers for car wheels (7) 15. Dancing clubs (6) 17. Inventor of a scale of temperature (6) 18. Denounce (5) 21. Narrated (4)

13 14

15

16

17

18 19

20

21

22

Difficulty: Medium

7 5 3 9 9 1 2 7 1 5 4 3 7 1 2 7 3 9 5 2 3 9 6 3 4 7 2 5 6 2

50 | FEBRUARY 2021

Difficulty: Hard

4 9

9

2 5 1 7

5 2

4 2 8

5

8 7 3 4 6

8

2 1

7 9

2 6

Good Luck!

HOME + LIFESTYLE

RudlingsWakelam Solicitors

(13)

Here at Rudlings Wakelam we are very excited to announce that our brand new online instant conveyancing calculator is now live on our website. Simply visit our website – www.rudlings-wakelam.co.uk and fill in a few simple questions about the property you are purchasing/selling and you will get an instant free quote!

(6)

!

Not only is the quote free, we are also offering £50 off the first 50 instructions!* *For full T and C’s visit our website *For full T and C’s visit our website

www.rudlings-wakelam.co.uk www.rudlings-wakelam.co.uk Thetford: 01842 Thetford: 01842 754151 754151 | | Brandon: Brandon: 01842 01842 810300 810300 Bury St Edmunds: 01284 755771 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2021 2021 || 51 51 Bury St Edmunds: 01284 755771

FEBRUARY’S IDEAS TO HELP YOU SAVE ON ELECTRICITY BILLS

S

o here we are again in another lockdown. Don’t think that came as a surprise. At least there is some hope on the horizon as the vaccination program starts to role out. Anyway enough of that.

If you are anything like me I bet your electric bills have risen substantially over the winter period.

Not surprising with the extra time we are all spending at home. This month we will remind you of all kinds of things you can do to reduce electricity consumption to save money and reduce your carbon dioxide footprint.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Only boil enough water in your kettle for your immediate requirements.

Overfilling means you are wasting energy and money. a) Reduce energy costs when cooking by turning your oven off before the end of the cooking time. Provided you don’t open the door, it will stay at the same temperature for 10 minutes b) Use a slow cooker instead of an oven c) Choose the right size of ring for the pan. d) Keep your oven door closed while you’re cooking (opening it loses up to 20% of the heat).

Use dishwashers and washing machines on their most economical settings.

You may have to look this up in the instruction manual. Always remember to fill your machine, there is no point in washing fresh air. If you dry clothes using a tumble dryer, try and use it as little as possible, they cost a bomb to run.

Minimise your time in the shower they are very expensive to run.

Finally, make it a habit to turn off lights when they are not required, what is the point of illuminating a room with no one in it. You would be surprised how much this can cost over a year.

Good luck and happy saving. Remember for every kWh of electricity you save you are also saving about 18 pence and 470g CO2

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

. f

y s us

Bury St. Edmunds CRICKET CLUB Bury St Edmunds Cricket Club look forward to the 2021 season and can reflect on a number of players who have developed their cricket at the club and go on to greater things. An example is Josh Davey who first learnt his cricket at South Lee School, practicing in the outdoor nets at the Victory Sports Ground under the supervision of the school’s sports staff. Josh’s sporting talent won him a scholarship to Culford School from where he also played for Bury St Edmunds in the East Anglian Premier League. His displays earned a call up for Suffolk and obvious cricket talent attracted Middlesex where he made his first class debut aged 19. In 2013 aged 22 he moved to Somerset where his career progressed both with the county and Scotland having been born in Aberdeen. He produced some excellent displays in the 2015 World cup scoring 53 not out and taking 6.28 against Afghanistan. He has played for Scotland also in T 20 internationals.

Josh played for Somerset in 2019 when they won the Royal London One Day Cup taking vital wickets in the final and a total of 14 in the competition. Last season he played in the Bob Willis Cup Final losing to Essex in the final.

With junior cricket coaching taking place in 2021 we hope to find the next Josh Davey.

For future bookings of our pavilion, please contact Rosie Nunn on 07885040039 or rosemary.nunn@hotmail.com Hopefully our coaching sessions will commence soon, please contact club President David Barker on david@ejbarker.co.uk to find out more

© Somerset CCC

s

HOME + LIFESTYLE

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 | FEBRUARY 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 FEBRUARY 2021 | 55

HOME + LIFESTYLE

Christ Church

MORETON HALL Once again I find myself writing in the middle of a lockdown.

Once again I, like everyone else, do not know when this lockdown will end.

I know many people appreciate coming to church to worship Jesus and to have a change of scene from their own home and therefore it was a very difficult decision to close the church on 10th January for the foreseeable future. However, it is more important that the congregation and the community come through Covid-19 intact rather than that a particular building remains open. Therefore, the church building will only be opened as soon as it is safe to do so. In the meantime our morning services are broadcast live on Facebook every Sunday morning for those who would like to join in at home.

One of the dominant feelings on the estate at the moment is that of frustration. The rules do not seem to be working. More people seem to be flouting them. Those of us who are trying our best to keep them and, thereby, ourselves and others safe, find the rising numbers of infections and deaths very discouraging.

What should we do?

17th February marks the beginning of Lent. This is a season of preparation for Easter.

During this time Christians do two things, one of which is that they go without things they think are essential so that when the joy of Easter arrives and their

fast is over, they can appreciate it all the more. It also reflects the tradition that Jesus went into the wilderness for forty days and forty nights to prepare himself for the full-on ministry that the Father was about to give Him. If we can see that going without things we have deemed to be essential can help us truly appreciate the value of those things, then Jesus has taught us an important lesson. When this is all over, and one day it will be all over, surely then we will appreciate the presence of our friends and families; the joy of sharing food together; the freedom to go where we like when we like; to enjoy the outdoors with the birds, flowers and trees in the company of our friends; to buy what we want when we want and with whom we want. As all these things we have taken for granted have now been taken away from us we appreciate the value of them.

Therefore, as we continue through this difficult time of frustration may we learn some important lessons. One, as the Father was with Jesus in the

wilderness so He is with us. Two, we are learning the true value of things – the value of solitude and the value of friendship; the value of togetherness and the value of community; the value of acting sensibly and of not letting frustrations and other things overpower us.

There will always be people who never listen to these lessons, but isn’t it good that we have listened and helped as much as we could?

When it is all over and we can go back to ‘normal’, whatever that will be, let us really thank Jesus for all the good things we have. Let us also give thanks for all the people who have kept the shops open, cleaned the roads, collected the rubbish and, above all, served in all the caring services of the NHS. We are still a very blessed and fortunate country having all the facilities we do.

With every good wish

and prayers for your health and wellbeing, Revd. Canon Jonathan Ford.

Minister Christ Church Moreton Hall

What’s On @ Christ Church The building may be closed but the Church is still open to all!

Sundays 10.30am Live Stream Service facebook.com/christchurchmoretonhall/live ‘Thought of the day’ - a daily video by Rev’d Ford facebook.com/christchurchmoretonhall/videos

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

HOME + LIFESTYLE

YOUR LOCAL CHURCH IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE As we face an uncertain start to the New Year, may you be blessed and filled with hope. Christmas and the past few months have been so challenging, being kept apart from our loved ones. Many of us have experienced deep loss and loneliness and we will need to face restrictions for the next few weeks or months, at least, in order to protect those around us. It can be hard to know how to respond after such a tough time – especially in the New Year which, traditionally, has been about looking ahead and making hopeful plans and resolutions for the future. We encourage you to hold onto hope to have faith that, this year, God will still be with you and working around the world in wonderful ways.

There is no lockdown on ‘just happening’ to meet the person he’s put on your heart in the supermarket aisle, or on him healing a friend sixty miles away, or giving you the right word (you know it was him) for a colleague on a call, or strengthening you for another day in the home classroom, the same room, the Zoom room.

There is no lockdown on a ‘thank you’ note on top of the bins, on a friendly nod to a stranger passing two metres away, on a text to a friend, on lingering after the screen meeting to listen to a colleague, on reading the Bible with a seeker before the start of a workday, on leaving a meal, a cake, a Kit-Kat on a doorstep, on inviting a friend/neighbour to a Zoom service, to a bunch of flowers outside your front door, to online charades….

We may not be able to gather in our church buildings but we are still God’s people with a mission in his world. There is no lockdown on prayer. We may not be able to go to our friend, our family, our neighbour, our boss, but are not the Lord’s ears open? Is there any mask-muffled, visor-buffered whisper he cannot hear? Has his arm grown shorter? Or his heart less tender? Is he not always near? Does he not still speak through his word? Send his angels? Is there any wall he cannot walk through? Any place barred to his Spirit? And, in our grieving, our anxiety, bewilderment, depression, weariness, loneliness, is it not still true that he is the fastest way to hope?

Each year our Church has a short key Bible passage to guide us: this year it is Romans 12:12 – Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying ! (NLT) Alongside many other churches in national lockdown, we have decided to suspend our planned service for January in the Community Centre, but will keep the situation under regular review. You are very welcome to join us each Sunday morning on Zoom.

Please ask if you would like to receive our weekly service and notice sheet which can be emailed to you or even put in the post. We have regular weekly sessions online for all young people from toddlers to teenagers. See all the details on our website. If you would like us to pray for you in any way, let us know confidentially. Bless everyone in the community we seek to serve.

For further details of all our activities visit our website www.southgatechurch.org.uk Email: office@southgatechurch.org.uk Telephone 01284 703705 58 | FEBRUARY 2021

HOME + LIFESTYLE

Moreton Hall resident writes his first Childrens Book in Lockdown First time author, Glen Blackwell, who is based on the Moreton Hall has just released his first children’s book – We’re Moving Where?! Published in December he said he got the idea for writing this book after helping his children with their home schooling during the first lockdown last year.

“I’ve always enjoyed reading to my children and love the fact that books give you a real chance for escapism” He says.

“We’re Moving Where?! tells the story of Harry, a boy whose parents reveal that they are moving to a cabin in the Canadian wilderness to become wildlife rangers.

Harry’s first thought is about leaving his friends behind but then finds out that there will be NO INTERNET!!!

I think the story hits a lot of very topical themes right now – the importance of family, anxiety around change and how important technology is to all aspects of our lives.”

You can visit Glens website at www.glenblackwell.com and the book is available to buy on Amazon.co.uk for only £4.99.

uk FEBRUARY 2021 | 59

HOME + LIFESTYLE

NDS

BURY ST EDMU

B U L C D R A C T S O P This item has been submitted by our member, Avril Smith, together with an example of a recipe postcard from her collection.

I collect several different subjects on postcards, one of which is recipes. I have selected this Rhubarb Charlotte postcard promoting Bird’s Custard Powder as an example. Many recipe cards, like this one, are advertising cards, but others promote an area or place.

British cards are mostly for regional specialities such as Cornish Pasties, Welsh Bara Brith, Scottish Haggis and Irish Soda Bread.

There are several series of modern cards from areas such as the Lake District, Yorkshire, and Lancashire.

Other countries which produce recipe cards in quantity are France and the USA, again showing regional delights.

Some collectors only focus on old postcards, but I love the modern ones too. They tend to be cheaper to buy and therefore are more accessible to the new collector.

For more information about the Club/Events please contact Sue Rawles (Chairman) on 01284 769480 or Maureen Barker (Secretary) on 07702 243267 Email burypostcardclub@gmail.com or find us on facebook: Bury St Edmunds Postcard Club

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. 60 | FEBRUARY 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

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

ing needs” lf o g r u o y ll a r “Fo

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

FEBRUARY 2021 | 61

HOME + LIFESTYLE

Get fit

in lockdown

62 | FEBRUARY 2021

Main model wears: Crop Top £12 Lycra Shorts £10 Trainers £22 all from Next

HOME + LIFESTYLE

Workout Pink Gym Towels 2 Pack £5 from Primark Crop top £10 from Next Multicoloured water bottle £6.99 from TK Maxx Active Anti Burst Gym Ball £6 from B & M Leggings £14 from Next Pink Workout Running Arm Band £2.50 from Primark Quilted Yoga Gym Bag £14 from Matalan Running Shoes £18 from Next Ladies Shimmer Walkers £8 from B & M FEBRUARY 2021 | 63

Transform your old conservatory into a room you can use all year round With a solid roof from Frames Conservatories Direct

BEFORE AND AFTER...

If your conservatory has an old glass or polycarbonate roof you may find it doesn’t get used to its full potential. By simply replacing the roof with a lightweight solid roof, you can completely transform your conservatory into a room you can use all year round.

RAIN NOISE IS REDUCED FOR A MORE RELAXING ENVIRONMENT

CONSISTENT TEMPERATURE ALL YEAR ROUND

MODERN LOOK CREATES A SEAMLESS LINK TO THE REST OF YOUR HOME

Window Installation

For a room you can use all year round, call us now on:

01284 799586

FIND YOUR NEAREST SHOWROOM Unit 3 12 Forehill 36 Mere Street Barton Road Retail Park ELY DISS BURY ST EDMUNDS Cambridgeshire IP22 4AD CB7 4AF Suffolk IP32 7BE

Or visit www.fcdhomeimprovements.co.uk ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS

CLADDING

WINDOWS

DOORS

CONSERVATORIES

FASCIAS & SOFFITS