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EDITOR’S LETTER

january WELCOME TO THE

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Welcome to the very first issue of The Southgate Directory!

Whilst it’s a new publication for your area, we’ve been producing a similar publication for the Moreton Hall area for 10 years.

Residents in Moreton Hall find it really useful and we hope you will too.

There are plenty of articles and news specifically about the Southgate area from all your local community representatives, as well as lifestyle features plus offers and news from local businesses.

We’d like to thank ALL the Southgate community for getting involved and supplying content for the magazine, in particular Bob Jones, who has been instrumental in helping us produce this publication for you.

Welcome to the NEW Southgate Directory, we hope you enjoy reading about your area, and we’ll see you in February!

Gemma

YOUR SOUTHGATE… The Southgate area of Bury St Edmunds is a small town/large village in its own right with a great sense of community.

Around 4500 people live here and many more come in each day to work. Developed mainly in the late 60’s through to the 80’s it has a diverse housing stock, including sheltered housing and retirement flats, three schools, and two verdant parks in Nowton and Hardwick.

It has within its boundaries West Suffolk Hospital and St Nicholas Hospice, together with a bustling shopping precinct and the Macebearer pub.

At its heart is the Southgate Community Centre – now owned and run by local people plus Southgate Church, which celebrated its 40th birthday in 2014.

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SOUTHGATE Brought to you by Councillors Sarah Stamp and Patrick Chung CONTACT US! Please get in touch if we can help with any issues – if you have Facebook or Twitter please follow or “Like” Sarah’s pages for regular updates Cllr Sarah Stamp T 07584 028671 sarah.stamp@stedsbc.gov.uk

Twitter @sstampcomms Facebook www.facebook.com/CllrSarahStamp Cllr Patrick Chung T 07802 751433 patrick.chung@stedsbc.gov.uk Happy New Year! We are delighted to be supporting this brand new Southgate directory and look forward to updating you all on local issues and what we have been up to as your local councillors each month. We both represent you on St Edmundsbury Borough Council, Patrick is also your town Councillor and Sarah is also your County Councillor. That means that between us we can help you with probably just about anything and so if you have a problem, please do be in touch – our details are below. Until next time, Sarah and Patrick

HOSPITAL PARKING PROBLEMS

We are still plagued in the area by people parking inconsiderately and sometimes dangerously. We are in constant contact with the hospital and they are regularly reminding staff to park considerately and the Police have been very supportive and monitor and ticket when they can. We have been working for some time with Suffolk County Council Highways Officers to take action where there is a specific safety issue and as a result, local residents are due to be consulted on a number of locations where action is about to be taken and yellow lines implemented. These include Laundry Lane, Barons Road, Mayfield Road, Home Farm Lane/ Sandholme Close junction, Lincoln/Salisbury Green and Holywell Close.

This would include double yellow lines outside the Macebearer on Home Farm Lane where there are serious safety issues as people are parking opposite a bus stop, meaning visibility is affected. We are assured that (subject to the consultation results) these restrictions will be in place asap and Sarah as County Councillor is chasing hard to make this happen as a priority – watch this space!

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When was the last time you went to your Community Centre? Did you know that in 2011 it was passed from the Borough Council to the community and is now run by a committee of people from the local community? We are both honoured to be trustees of the Centre and can report it is going from strength to strength, with hiring’s up and a huge amount of different activities, clubs and classes on offer – there really is something for everyone. We held a really successful family disco in December and tickets are now on sale for the Valentines Ball. There’s also a community pantomime featuring many local faces on February 6th and 7th and don’t forget to put the Southgate Community funday in your diary on May 4th. We have an active Friends of Southgate Community Centre group and if you would like to be involved please email office@southgatecopmmunity.org.uk

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STEWARD ROAD PARKING Playground Revamp Great news! We are delighted to announce that St Edmundsbury Borough Council have named the “Nowton Pit” playground as a priority for them to revamp in the next financial year (after April). This follows months of us campaigning for the area to be looked at as the equipment is really dated now.

This will include the playground being moved further down the green area (to make sledging easier!) and we have also asked Officers to look at possibilities around lighting and also creating a path through to Smith Walk to improve access to the new play area. On top of the Borough Councils investment, Sarah has offered to support this project with an extra £5000 from her County Council locality budget. We are keen to involve as many people in the community as possible when we plan the design for the new playground and so will be setting up a focus group to help decide what sort of equipment we would like – contact us asap if you would like to be involved.

We have been working with residents of Steward Road who are finding accessing their homes difficult as people visiting Hardwick Primary, the Pre-school and the Children’s Centre are parking irresponsibly in the area. There is no easy answer here as any parking restrictions would prevent residents from parking outside their own home, but please, please use the Community Centre car park rather than parking on Steward Road. Sarah is working with Hardwick Primary School Children and is running a competition for them to design some safety signs for the area this month.

NEED HELP WITH FUNDING A PROJECT? We are pleased to be working with the Southgate Community Centre to install some bike racks at the front of the centre for visitors to the shops and community centre to use. We are funding this through our locality budgets, which is a pot of money that Councillors are given for grants to worthwhile organisations and projects in their division. We are happy to consider any applications for locality budget funding (although there are guidelines we have to meet when making a grant) so if you think your group or community project may be eligible and needs funding then please get in touch! So far this year, Sarah’s County Council locality budget has paid for the refurbishment of the ladies toilets in the community centre as well as the new website and newsletter for the NNRA and new kit for the Young Leaders at Sporting 87 at the Victory Ground.

And finally...

Have you taken a look at the planting scheme and benches at the top of Caie Walk? This was funded by Havebury Housing and came about after the Residents Association and your local councillors met with Havebury about the poor state of the area. Well done to everyone involved and thanks to Havebury – a great example of what we can achieve if we all work together!

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HARDWICK Primary School Hello! My name is Daryl Jones and I am the Head Teacher at Hardwick Primary School. I’m really pleased to have been asked to contribute to the very first edition of the Southgate Directory and I hope to do so every month. Hardwick Primary has been serving this community for the past 45 years and during that time the school has been through many changes, but next academic year sees the biggest change that has happened to the school for many years the move back to a two tier system of education in Bury St Edmunds.

As a result, the school will expand to take the

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additional two year groups, Years 5 and 6, and our extension consisting of three new classrooms will be built in Spring 2015.

Everyone, especially the children are excited at the prospect of staying at their primary school till Year 6. We will of course, along with the contractors, keep you informed of our progress.

The children much enjoyed preparing for the festive season and performing their Christmas plays and what this magical time of year brings. So as we embark on a new term at this exciting time at school we would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year!

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A very big welcome from West Suffolk Hospital Charity

Dear reader,

We wanted to use our first column in this fantastic magazine to say hello and tell you a little bit about ourselves.

West Suffolk Hospital has actually been a registered charity since 1995. In the last couple of years, the hospital has not been immune to the wider economic problems we have all faced, so it has taken a more proactive stance towards fundraising.

As with so many of us, the Hospital has shown amazing care to my family – my mum, my brother, my God-daughter, my wife and my two sons.

I started fundraising, on a voluntary basis, when my son George was born six weeks premature. The care shown by everyone in the hospital, from Neonatal Unit staff to a hospital director who made a special point in making sure my wife and I were ok, will never be forgotten. I was honoured to be appointed Fundraising Manager 18 months ago.

In 2015, we will organise five big events throughout the year – a charity football match against Ipswich Town legends, a sky dive, Walk for Wards, It’s a Bury Knockout 2015 and our Christmas online auction.

Over the last year, we have made a sustained effort to support as many areas of the hospital as possible – from those helping our youngest patients right through to the oldest.

Our big appeal throughout 2014 was the Forget-Me-Not Dementia Campaign and over the next few months, we will be focusing on other areas while never stopping fundraising for this crucial campaign.

But we are also here to support each and every fundraising effort in our generous community.

Julie Fountain and We are here to help with Maggie Woodhouse fundraising, donations, legacies – any way people would like to help their hospital.

We are constantly blown away by the level of support and generosity we encounter on a daily basis and our vow is to continue working hard to further enhance the care and support West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust offers to patients and families.

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from Nowton Neighbourhood Residents Association (NNRA) In May 2014 the Nowton Neighbourhood Residents Association (NNRA) was formed with the aim of improving the Southgate area in which we all live.

budget, visit www.nowton-nra.org.uk a Facebook page and you can tweet us @ nowtonnnra or email contact@nowton-nnra@ gmail.com

In the short time the NNRA has been running we have seen improvements to grass cutting on the Nowton Estate, trees either cut down or pollarded, fly tipping being removed more quickly and working with Havebury Housing we have a commitment from them that they will refurbish every shrubbery on the estate.

A barrier has been replaced on the green at Fallowfield Walk, and at the top of Caie Walk/ Banks Walk there is a new planting area that includes seating. We are also working with St Edmundsbury Borough Council to replant the beds outside Southgate Community Centre and we have approached them with a request for a small piece of land on the Nowton Estate where we can create a community garden. We hope to have more news on this in February’s issue.

Your committee members are: Ann Williamson - Chairman Gwen Williams - Secretary Bob Jones - Treasurer Sarah Stamp Patrick Chung Diane Joynson Martin Tustain Debbie Sharples Ruth Shattock Frances McGinn

We have been concerned for some time that there is not anywhere cyclists can secure their bikes when using the community centre and I am very pleased to report that Councillors Sarah Stamp and Patrick Chung have offered to fund some cycle racks from their locality budget to be sited outside the centre. It’s hoped that these will be in place early in the New Year.

Parking in the area is an ongoing, difficult issue and we are working with the police, hospital and schools to see if we can find a way forward to the satisfaction of all concerned - but compromises may have to be reached.

We have our own website, kindly funded by Councillor Sarah Stamp from her locality

The Committee meet monthly at Southgate Community Centre and every three months there is a Public Meeting. The next Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday 7th April 2015 at 7.30pm at the Centre when you are invited to come along, share your views and also hear what’s happening in your neighbourhood.

By the time you receive this, your first issue of the Southgate Directory, Christmas will be over but I hope your celebrations were enjoyable and on behalf of the NNRA Committee I would like to wish you all a happy and healthy New Year.

Please remember, the residents association is your association and was formed to improve the environment in which we all live, so if you have an issue or concern please contact us and we will do whatever we can to help. We very much welcome the advent of the Southgate Directory.

Ann Williamson Chairman

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wo of the UK’s woodpecker species live on Moreton Hall. Green woodpeckers are occasionally seen on grassland pecking for invertebrates, and great spotted woodpeckers are occasionally seen in our woods. the third woodpecker species, lesser spotted woodpecker, is now rare in the UK and has not been seen in this area.

Great spotted woodpeckers are blackbirdsized beautiful black, white birds which need older trees. They have a very distinctive bouncing flight and spends most of their time clinging to tree trunks and branches, often trying to hide on the side away from you.

A few years ago, a pair nested in Home Covert.

In the spring and summer, great spotted woodpeckers mostly eat and feed their young on caterpillars found on leaves high in the trees.

In winter, however, they use their sharp and

tough beaks to excavate beetles and grubs from dead wood. Dead wood on the ground is an important foraging source, as is dead branches on trees.

Woodland Ways has a habitat of leaving dead wood on the ground, normally with smaller branches in piles for hedgehogs and toads to hibernate under, but also logs are left for a wider range of species. Not many people want a dead branch overhanging their house or over a path, but where a dead branch is on a tree in the middle of a wood, where no-one goes, the risk is minimal. These dead branches are important to great spotted woodpeckers.

This spring, if you hear a woodpecker drumming on a tree, it is a male trying to attract a female and scare off other males simultaneously.

Try and track down the source of the noise; you may be lucky enough to find a nest!

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Welcome to the 19th hole, a place for golf tips, reviews and everything golf related.

Firstly I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year, and thank you all for reading this article up until now. It’s been great passing on some tips and ideas to you all and I plan to bring you all bigger and better things in 2015.

It’s at this time of year you can reflect back on your golfing year, whether it’s been good, bad or the same as every year. 2015 doesn’t have to be a normal year for your golf game though, why not make improvements to your game this year and see your golf improve whatever your skill level.

Know your strengths and weaknesses - Know what you need to improve If you were to ask most golfers what their strengths and weaknesses are, they would give you different answers throughout the year depending on how well they were playing at the time.

It’s important to know if these areas are where you need to practice and improve, an easy way to do this is to keep stats on your games of golf. At first you may find this process a little strange, but after a little bit of practice it will become part of your on course routine.

Coaches Tip – LEARN TO LOVE THE SAND

Example: Fairways Hit From Tee Shots.

Remember you have so much more margin for error with a bunker shot, it’s the only shot in golf where you are not looking to hit the ball. Having said this it is important to take a consistent amount of sand so that you judge the length of the shot and also make sure that you escape the bunker.

On your score card simply mark a tick or cross for a hit or missed fairway. If missed also mark which side you have missed the shot.

This quick and simple tip will show you what whether this area needs improvement or if it’s strength in your game.

Bunkers around the green strike fear into the hearts of so many golfers, but with some simple and easy tips to follow you can escape those green side bunkers with ease.

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First line up some golf balls up in the bunker, and then draw a line in the sand about a golf ball width behind the line of golf balls. Work your way along the line entering the sand on the line and making a full follow through to a balanced finish.

I use this app myself to record data from all my competitions and I would highly recommend it.

Why not get your friends to download it as well and have a bit of friendly competition who can get the highest stats throughout the year.

The drill shown in the images below highlights a great way to practice your consistent entry point for the club into the sand.

If you focus on entering on the line and taking a consistent amount of sand this drill will allow you to grow your confidence in the sand and you will no longer fear the bunkers. I would suggest that you hit this shot with a lofted wedge either a sand wedge or lob wedge; this will allow the ball flight to be higher and your ball will escape the bunker with ease.

I hope 2015 is a great year for you all both on and off the golf course but If you do find yourself struggling with your golf game then please feel free to contact me for any coaching advice or to book a lesson.

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Avoid the town traffic! ★ Ample parking ★ Appointments not ★ always necessary December is always our party night and this year was no exception. This time we had a magician who went around all the tables and did magic tricks involving all the ladies. We all had a good laugh and while it wasn’t our turn, we caught up with each other with news and stories. The hall was festively decorated as were the tables and we had some lovely raffle prizes for the lucky few.

We enjoyed a superb supper provided by the local Coffee House accompanied by wine and juices and finished off with coffee, mints and mince pies. A great evening!

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Rejuvenate

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This month we look at Good Mood Food and what and how we eat and its importance!

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January is often the low mood month of dark mornings and evenings and the credit card bills and realisation that the Xmas pounds did pile on! Many people find their energy levels fall and they feel less happy – current research has told us that food can definitely affect our mood as well as our energy levels so let’s look at some simple things you can do to prevent that S.A.D feeling! What we eat and how we eat it, plays an important role in how we feel deficiencies in some essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients can lead to symptoms associated with stress, depression, behavioural problems and physical disease as well!

In conjunction with that, when you are faced with a stressful situation, your body eagerly consumes these nutrients, leaving you in short supply. Unless you replenish the stock, your stress symptoms, initially caused by a situation or event, will continue longer than normal because your body has been depleted of the essential nutrients that it needs for optimum brain function.

Brain Function Deficiencies in the following list of nutrients have all been linked to issues with our mental capacities: 1. B1 – Poor concentration 2. B3 – depression, stress 3. B5 – poor memory 4. B6 – depression, poor memory, irritability, stress 5. B12 – poor memory, confusion 6. Folic acid – anxiety, depression 7. Magnesium – anxiety, depression, irritability, stress, insomnia 8. Vitamin C – depression, stress 9. Selenium – depression, irritability 10. Zinc – depression, confusion, blank mind, loss of

appetite, lack of motivation 11. Omega 3 – depression, poor memory 12. Tryptophan – depression 13. Vitamin E – stress and heart disease

(source: Mental Health Foundation) Here is a Shopping List of Ingredients to Improve Your Mental power • Brown rice (B1, B3, B5, B6, Selenium) • Porridge Oats (B1, B3, B5, B6, Selenium) • Walnuts (magnesium, Omega 3, tryptophan, zinc) • Brazil nuts (selenium) • Pumpkin Seeds (magnesium, Omega 3, zinc) • Sunflower seeds (magnesium, omega 3, zinc and selenium) • Garlic (selenium) • Wholegrain Bread (B vitamins) • Olive Oil (omega 3) • Hemp Oil (omega 3, 6 & 9) • Beans and pulses • Peppers (B1, B3, B5, B6, VC, Magnesium) • Broccoli (B1, B3, B5, B6, Magnesium) • Spinach (Folic Acid) • Bananas (B6, tryptophan) • Oranges (Vitamin C) • Strawberries (Vitamin C) • Chicken (B12, tryptophan)

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Bend andBlend

A combination of dietary tips, mind/body exercises and latest research blended together to promote health & vitality.

By Carole Baker

Director, The Self Centre

The remedies and advice suggested in this article are the personal opinion of the author. Please also inform your GP if you are planning to take any natural remedies and you are already on long term prescribed drugs. Always consult a qualified Complementary Practitioner, never self medicate.

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Salmon (B12, Omega 3, Selenium, zinc) Tuna (B12, Omega 3, selenium, zinc) Liver, Beef & Lamb Natural Yoghurts (B12) Eggs (B12)

Foods specifically for stress reduction: Almonds -Are you ever looking for something you can really dig your teeth into when you’re stressed? Try crunching on almonds to get some aggression out. A good source of Vitamin B2 and E, as well as magnesium and zinc, almonds are high in fat, but most of the fat is unsaturated. Like vitamin C, vitamin E has been shown to fight the free radicals associated with stress, and in particular, those free radicals that cause heart disease.

Oranges - A German study found that vitamin C helps reduce stress and return blood pressure and cortisol to normal levels after a stressful situation. Vitamin C is also well-known for boosting your immune system.

Sweet Potatoes - Sweet potatoes can be particularly stress-reducing because they can satisfy the urge you get for carbohydrates and sweets when you are under a great deal of stress. They are packed full of betacarotene and other vitamins, and the fibre helps your body to process the carbohydrates in a slow and steady manner.

DARK CHOCOLATE (Hurray!!) A study published in the Journal of Proteome Research found that consuming 40 grams (about 1.4 ounces) of dark chocolate daily for a period of two weeks reduced levels of the stress hormone cortisol and our fight-or-flight hormones. The authors also concluded that their study “provides strong evidence that a daily consumption of 40 g of dark chocolate during a period of 2 weeks is sufficient to modify the metabolism of ... healthy human subjects.”

Other studies had already suggested that chocolate relieved stress but this study provided evidence of the biochemical mechanism at work in relieving stress.

Vitamin D Previously thought to just cause SAD as lack of sunlight in the winter months means the body cant manufacture it effectively but it is now estimated that the epidemic of vitamin D deficiency affects one billion people. No one is exactly sure why this is happening apart from the fact that we spend too much time indoors and when we go out into the sun, we lather sunscreen on ourselves.

than sun block haters, sun-phobes need more than sun worshipers, and ill people may need more than well people.

Deficiencies in Vitamin D can cause: • Fatigue • General muscle pain and weakness • Muscle cramps • Joint pain • Chronic pain • Weight gain • High blood pressure • Restless sleep • Poor concentration • Headaches • Bladder problems • Constipation or diarrhoea Plus it has been linked to • Osteoporosis and Osteopenia • 17 varieties of Cancer (including breast, prostate and colon) • Heart disease • High blood pressure • Obesity • Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes • Autoimmune diseases • Multiple sclerosis • Rheumatoid arthritis • Osteoarthritis • Bursitis • Gout • Infertility and PMS • Parkinson’s Disease • Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder • Alzheimer’s Disease • Chronic fatigue syndrome • Fibromyalgia • Chronic Pain • Periodontal disease • Psoriasis How to increase your uptake of Vitamin D • Wild Salmon, Fresh Mackerel or Sardines • Tinned tuna in oil • Pork ribs • Free range eggs • Shitake mushrooms • Organic beef liver

How much vitamin D do I need?

Alternatively please see a qualified therapist for a supplement and further advice.

How much vitamin D you need varies with age, body weight, % of body fat, latitude, skin coloration, season of the year, use of sun block, individual variation in sun exposure, and – probably – how ill you are.

You can contact Debbie Greenslade at info@ buryhomeopaths.co.uk or visit her page on our website With thanks to www.themindsanctuary.com a fabulous resource and Dr Frank Lipton

As a general rule, old people need more than young people, big people need more that little people, fat people need more than skinny people, northern people need more than southern people, dark-skinned people need more than fair skinned people, winter people need more than summer people, sun block lovers need more

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his month to help you all start those new year fitness resolutions I’m going to share with you 5 Nutrition Facts that should be common sense (But Aren’t)

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! I HOPE YOU ALL HAD A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS. AND WELCOME TO THE NEW SOUTHGATE DIRECTORY READERS, MY NAME IS JOE SADLER AND I HAVE BEEN A QUALIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER FOR 5 YEARS, WORKING FROM THE MORETON HALL HEALTH CLUB.

1. You Don’t Need to Eat Every 2-3 hours - I get asked a lot of times by members and clients about this, you really don’t need to be constantly eating in the order to lose weight.

Studies have shown that smaller, more frequent meals have no effect on fat burning or body weight. Eating every 2-3 hours is inconvenient and unnecessary for the majority of people.

Everyone is individual and you need to work out when is best for you to eat, what types of foods you should be eating and how to fit this around your life. I never give the same nutrition plan because how can a male 40 years old, 2 children, working shifts looking to lose body fat have the same nutrition plan as a 19 year old college female looking to build muscle.

2. Never trust mainstream media for Nutrition Information - Mainstream media is part of the reason for all the nutrition confusion out there. Stories/ studies are often taken out of context looking to make headlines. Find quality sources for your information. Not someone or a company who is working on commission to sell a product, shake, juice etc.

3. Low Fat Does Not Equal Healthy - The “low-fat” diet promoted by the mainstream nutrition guidelines is a failure. Numerous studies show that it

doesn’t work, neither for weight loss or disease prevention. This led to a vast amount of processed “low-fat” foods to be brought into the market, because the foods taste bad without the fat, the food manufactures added a whole bunch of sugar to them instead.

Foods that are naturally low-fat like fruits and vegetables are great but processed food with “low-fat” on the label are usually loaded with unhealthy ingredients.

4. Fruit Juices - A lot of people believe that fruit juices are healthy. It seems to make sense because they come from fruit. However, fruit juices contain just as much sugar as sugary soft drinks like coca cola. There is no fibre in them and no chewing resistance, making it very easy to consume huge quantities of sugar. If you’re trying to avoid sugar for health reasons, then you should avoid fruit juices.

5. Health is about way more than how much you weigh - People focus too much on just the weight gain/ loss. The truth is that health goes way beyond that. Many obese people are metabolically healthy, while many normal weight people have the same metabolic problems associated with obesity. I ask my clients to focus on energy levels, mood, productivity, sex drive, muscle mass, body fat percentage, performance in the gym, performance of their sport, ability to carry out day to day activities. Judge your health on many factors not just what you see when you stand on a scale.

If you have any questions you would like to ask please do not hesitate in asking.

Joe Sadler Personal Trainer M: 07917 714557 E: ptjoesadler@hotmail.com

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A cut above

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he Cutting Edge unisex hair salon at Stamford Court, Bury St Edmunds are celebrating their 10th year in business this year, and 2014 was their most successful yet!

All the stylists are up to date with the latest trends and styles and they’re confident they can create the perfect hair style and colour individual to you.

The salon put their ongoing success down to recognising the importance of a professional, yet personal service. Their brilliant customer service and the fact that they take time to listen to their clients is certainly part of the secret to their success.

For the ultimate in a stress free experience, there’s plenty of free parking available at the salon.

They specialise in everything you need for the perfect hair, from classic cuts to forward thinking styles, colours, hair ups and treatments.

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COOL WAYS

to beat the Winter blues, keep your energy high and mood lifted Winter is in full force. As the days are shorter and the nights are colder, even the best of us can get a little down. The “winter blues” are characterised by the mild depression, lack of motivation, and low energy that many people experience during this cold season. Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to both prevent the blues from coming on and get yourself back to normal if they’re already here.

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EXERCISE Exercise isn’t only for maintaining your weight and staying healthy. It’s great for relieving the stresses of life. Plus, the effects of a good workout can last for several hours after youOPI hit the shower. & SHELLAC You’ll have more energy throughout the day, MANICURES or PEDICURES and your metabolism will stay elevated from £12 and your mood will improve too.

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GET SOME SUN Most people know that sunlight provides us with Vitamin D. But did you know that it also improves your mood? In winter we spend less and less time outdoors. Lack of sunlight can cause many us to become depressed—without knowing why! Similar to exercise, sunlight exposure releases neurotransmitters in the brain that affect mood. Try to spend a little more time outdoors. Keep your shades up during the day to let more light in. continued on next page...

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AVOID BINGE DRINKING

TREAT YOURSELF

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                                                                     in between:   Every   Monday  -drop        Every  Monday   - drop in between:      9.30am-2.30pm   Every Monday                    -drop   in between:       9.30am-2.30pm         9.30am-2.30pm                                            happy feet for all the family  Come and join us:          Otago  Chair           Come and   join  Based             us:   Exercises,              Relaxation, Tai Chius: - and more...    Come and join        www.ageuksuffolk.org www.ageuksuffolk.org www.ageuksuffolk.org

 

Qualified Chiropodist/PodiatristOtago Based   Exercises,     Chair  Otago    Chi  Based  more...     Relaxation, and    Classes:   Tai Chair  -   Exercises,  Mount farm Surgery, Lawson Place,     Tai Chi  Relaxation, and     Chair Moreton Hall, IP32 7EW.  10.00-10.45    Otago     Based Exercise  more...   11.00-11.15 Relaxation  Classes:                              Monday–Thursday 9am to 5pm           12.45-13.30 Tai Chi    Classes: 10.00-10.45 Otago Chair Based Exercise           Caroline Barwick-Walters MInstChP (HPC 20355)   11.00-11.15 Relaxation 10.00-10.45 Otago Chair Based Exercise     Lunch and refreshments available  T:

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 12.45-13.30 Tai Chi          Lunch and refreshments available           Lunch and refreshments available       www.ageuksuffolk.org     forward               www.ageuksuffolk.org Registered charity no. 1085900      05/13 www.ageuksuffolk.org Registered      charity no. 1085900  05/13

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

EMBRACE THE SEASON Instead of always avoiding the cold and the snow—look for the best that it has to offer! Take up a winter sport like ice skating, snowboarding or even sledging! Enjoy these opportunities while they last—after all, they’re only here a few months per year. Staying active will boost your energy. Seeing winter in a positive light, with all the fun activities that it has to offer, will keep your spirits high.

GET SOCIAL SUPPORT Don’t underestimate the power of friends, family, mentors, colleagues, and neighbours. Who can you turn to when you’re down and need a pick-me-up?

Keep a mental list of these special people and don’t be afraid to ask for help or encouragement when you need it. Something as simple as a phone call,

a chat over coffee, or a nice email or letter can brighten your mood.

CATCH SOME ZZZZ’S People naturally want to sleep a little bit more during the winter. But with all we have going on, sometimes sleep is the first thing to go.

With a little time management, and some selfdiscipline, you can meet your shut-eye needs.

Aim for 7-8 hours each night, and try to keep your bedtime and waking time consistent. That way, your sleeping patterns can normalise and you’ll have more energy. Try not to oversleep— those 12 hour snoozes on the weekend can actually make you MORE tired. Don’t forget naps! A short (10-30 minute) afternoon nap may be all you need to re-energise midday.

Happy New Year!

Enjoy our ‘Wellbeing Wednesday Offer’ with

HALF PRICE ESPA Facial & Body Treatments every Wednesday throughout January *Valid until 31.01.15 & cannot be used with other offers*

Telephone:

17 Langton Place, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1NE

www.candbbeautifulltd.co.uk Tues & Thurs 9am - 8pm, Wed & Fri 9am - 6pm, Sat 9am - 4pm, Sun & Mon Closed

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FOOD & DRINK

Rose of Bengal 109 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3AA Tel: 01284 717000 or 01284 700123 Email: enquiries@roseofbengal.co.uk

www.roseofbengal.co.uk An Infusion of Curries

Only for advanced bookings of 10 people or more on production of this voucher*

Available 7 days a week

Lunchtime Deal:

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Voucher Two

*T & C’s apply

5 courses £12

FREE BOTTLE OF WINE

For Tables of 4 or more.

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Onion Bhaji / Main & Rice / Naan Bread for only £5.95 quote MHD when ordering Opening Times: Monday - Sunday 12pm - 2.30pm & Evenings 5.30pm - 11.30pm (Closed Fridays at lunch) *Terms & Conditions apply to all offers. Valid Mon-Sun.

20% DISCOUNT

ON ALL TAKE-AWAYS

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FREE CAB HOME

(maximum fare of £30 per group)

SET MEAL: Voucher Three *T & C’s apply

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Voucher One

Collections Only with this voucher*

Voucher Four

2 PINTS OF BANGLA BEER

ONLY £6 with this voucher*

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in 2015 with The Old Cannon Brewery Hannah and Garry Clark of The Old Cannon Brewery on Cannon Street in the town are delighted to welcome you to sample their real ales and brasserie in January with a 25% off voucher.

If you have never been to the Brewery, or you just fancy treating yourself to something nice in the gloomy winter month of January, bring along your family and friends and we’ll give you 25% off food and drink ordered when dining in the restaurant.

The brewery recently marked 15 years since changing its name from St Edmunds Head and introducing onpremises brewing. Since 1999 a multitude of changes and improvements have also been brought in at the Old Cannon.

As well as the commencement of brewing on the premises, there is now a brasserie and a range of

Hannah Clark gives the customers a warm welcome

self-contained bed and breakfast lodgings on site. Old Cannon beers available have gone from two, to the current range of 11.

Two large brewing vessels have stood in the corner of the Old Cannon since 1999, and have brewed just under 1,222,000 pints in that time.

We can always guarantee a warm and friendly welcome.

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IN A LARGE PAN, MELT THE BUTTER ON A MEDIUM HEAT, FRY THE RED ONIONS FOR 4 MINUTES. ADD THE SHREDDED RED CABBAGE AND CONTINUE FRYING FOR 5 MORE MINUTES, ADDING SALT, THYME AND PEPPER. FINISH WITH THE BALSAMIC VINEGAR, REDUCE FOR 2 MINUTES. SET ASIDE. LINE THE TART DISH WITH THE READY ROLLED PASTRY. ADD THE CABBAGE MIXTURE, PLACE THE WALNUTS ALL OVER THE TART AND BAKE IN A PREHEATED OVEN FOR 2530 MINUTES, OR UNTIL PASTRY IS GOLDEN BROWN. SERVE WARM WITH A SPOON OF CRÈME FRAÎCHE AND CHOPPED PARSLEY. 34 | JANUARY 2015

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ountry Farm Meats have just had their busiest Christmas ever with hundreds of turkeys flying out the door (well, not literally ‘flying’), but anyway, it’s safe to say owner Sam Mooney has probably seen enough turkeys for a while!

But as the company look forward to another successful year, they continue to pride themselves in the fact that all their produce comes from a 15 mile radius of the shop, with beef and game from Euston Estate, chickens from

Haughley and pork from Crossways Farm which is literally next door, it’s as local as it gets!

Sam makes all the sausages himself and the bacon is cured on site. They stock a huge selection of meats and game, as well as local honey, sauces, free range eggs, handmade curry kits and delicious ready to bake pies.

Their ‘meat of the week’ packs are really popular with their regulars and from only £28 you can feed a family for a whole week, and we think that’s a fantastic deal.

At Country Farm Meats you’ll find a warm and friendly welcome awaits you, as well as helpful staff on hand to give you advice and a good quality service.

There is plenty of free parking and they’re very easy to find, just go left at the crossroads in Great Barton by The Bunbury Arms. It’s only 5 minutes by car from the Moreton Hall.

If you are a believer in shopping locally and supporting your local independent shops, then you’ll love the personal service you receive at Country Farm Meats.

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A ‘Zen’sational place to eat

by Phil Swadling With Christmas now a distant memory and all the in-laws safely returned home, it’s time to start start planning where to eat as a family treat.

I popped along to meet the team at Zen Noodle Bar, a hidden gem of a restaurant right here in Bury St Edmunds. Did you know they have been here for 11 years?

This restaurant offers a contemporary oriental dining experience.

It’s a haven of stylish yet informal eating, and do try to get a table downstairs, it’s amazing!

The menu has a vast selection of noodle or rice dishes, which include Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Malaysian & Vietnamese influences, in fact there’s something for everyone.

When you place your order, your meal is cooked from scratch for ultimate freshness, using the best

ingredients and you can even see the chefs in action in their open plan kitchen.

Whether you are enjoying a relaxed meal or a quick bite, Zen Noodle Bar provide a friendly and efficient service from experienced staff who are always on hand to help.

Zen Noodle Bar is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner for eat-in and takeaway. And look out for their ‘not to be missed’ specials.

They can also cater for large private parties with an option for set dinners if you are celebrating in style.

If you thinking of trying Zen for a night out, why not take advantage of the 10% discount voucher below? (please note 10% off food bill only).

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CHAIRMAN COUNTS POUNDS AND PENNIES TO RAISE £675 FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER In the 11th year of the Suffolk Summer Sixes’ fundraising for CLIC Sargent, Colin Houghton, Chairman of Moreton Hall Social Club has added to this year’s fantastic total by emptying the Chairman’s Bottle which contained an astounding £641.

Mr Houghton said of the donation: “It might just seem like odd pennies but thanks to all the members’ contributions, it really adds up to a great donation to help children and young people with cancer ”.

Colin Green, Chairman of the Suffolk Summer Sixes Darts league also contributed to the bottle’s total taking it to £675.

Mr Green said, “The League is extremely proud to be a committed supporter of CLIC Sargent and we are thrilled to have raised so much for them over the last 11 years. We’ve already got some really exciting plans in motion for next year’s tournament!”

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Last year, we provided 67 families with support here in Suffolk, which is why the continued support of the Summer Sixes is so important.”

For more information on how you can help fundraise in East Anglia visit www.clicsargent.org.uk or contact daisy.turner@clicsargent.org.uk

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prestigious county games with their rinks.

For Indoor Bowls they have four rinks which ensure all year round play in the Club. They offer in-house leagues (ladies, mens and mixed) as well as external competitions. Regular ‘friendship’ and other play is available as well as the opportunity to book the rinks for social or competitive play.

For Outdoor Bowls they pride themselves with one of the best greens in the County, in a beautiful setting. There are 6 high quality rinks and they offer club sessions plus internal and external leagues.

The Suffolk County regularly take the opportunity of staging

There are two squash courts that offer an on-line booking system. Various categories of membership to best suit your needs. In-house leagues are played and we have a team in the Essex and Suffolk Squash Leagues.

The Club have four all weather Tennis Courts, two of which are floodlit. They offer match play in both winter and summer leagues for all levels, and for all ages. They have a vibrant coaching structure for both juniors and adults. There is ample opportunity to play. Members can just turn up and play in one of the club sessions or, on other days, book the courts for social or competitive use.

Petanque is popular in the Club for the long, lazy summer evenings. They host inter-club matches and members play in a club league.

The social club is excellent for meeting up with friends or for a quiet drink after you have used any of the facilities. They have a room for hire too with a bar and kitchen if required, so if you are planning a get together this year, give them a call to arrange.

Coaching is available for all sports and the club welcomes new members who can, if they wish, come and try out the sport if they have no experience. At various times of the year they hold Open Days.

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Whether you’ve had a puppy or kitten in the past, or you’re a first-time owner, here are a few helpful tips to help you and your family have a smooth transition.

To make sure your puppy or kitten is healthy, register him/her with your local vet.

They will give them a full medical check over and give you advice if needed.

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Choosing the right diet for your puppy or kitten is very important. With so many choices of food on the market, how do you know you’re making the right choice?

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Puppies and kittens need a lot of exercise. You can get kitten toys where you can play with him or her, and you can get toys where he or she can play alone. Both types of toys are important, and it’s recommended you get some of each kind of toy. While kittens love to play with people, they are sometimes very content being alone, playing or even sleeping, whereas puppies crave interaction with people.

It is important to carve out some time in the day where you can dedicate some time to interacting with your new puppy. Having toys on hand where you can interact with your puppy is crucial to a well socialised pet.

Flea & Tick Control

Much like with food, there are many different Flea & Tick Control products on the market and, once again, you get what you pay for. If you want a pet that is free of fleas & ticks, invest in a monthly preventative so you can keep these pesky critters out of your home. It is much easier to prevent than it is to rid your home of fleas & ticks.

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This is an absolute necessity.

Should your dog develop worms, the cost of treatment alone would have paid for many years of prevention.

Vaccinations

Many diseases can threaten your puppy and kitten but are preventable with regular vaccinations. Puppies & kittens should receive vaccinations to prevent common diseases beginning at 6-8 weeks of age.

Housetraining

We recommend using a crate to help your puppy with house-training because most dogs are less likely to urinate and defecate in their eating and sleeping area. There is a ‘gastro-colic’ reflex where your puppy will need to defecate within 5-15 minutes of eating. Be sure to take your puppy outside immediately after meals. Your puppy should be taken outside first thing in the morning, every 30 minutes throughout the day (or as often as possible) and at the end of the day, just before bedtime. For kittens, we recommend one additional litter box than the number of cats in the household. If you have three cats, you need four boxes, etc.

Socialisation

The most important time for puppy socialisation is in the first three months of life. It is

essential to begin socialising your puppy early so that they are used to other dogs, cats, children, and people. This can be a challenge since your puppy isn’t fully protected from disease until his/her vaccinations are completed.

Well-vaccinated adult pets are a great resource for socialising puppies. Be sure that any pets introduced to your puppy are adult, healthy pets that are up-to-date on vaccinations.

Your cat will do a lot better if he or she is socialised at an early age to other dogs, cats, children, and people. However, remember that he is only to be around adult cats (not kittens) who are currently on vaccinations.

Spay/Neuter

If you are not planning to breed your pet, the best time to spay/neuter is often thought of as around six months of age (but later for large breed male dogs). This is recommended for a number of health reasons. There is a very high correlation between the incidence of breast cancer and the number of heat cycles that female dogs have. If your dog is spayed before she goes through her first heat cycle, then she has less than 5% chance of developing breast cancer. The risk increases to 25% by the time she has her second heat cycle.

Males are at risk for prostate cancer and other related tumors after about five years of age if not neutered.

Basic Training

In as little as two thirtyminute sessions per day, you can get in some training with your dog. Depending on the level of training desired, you may need to dedicate more time to training. Don’t feel discouraged, as some puppies are “slow learners” and just need more time.

If you feel you are unable to dedicate enough time in the beginning, there are alternatives such as professional trainers.

Contact your local vets for recommendations on local trainers.

Common Household Hazards

There are many items in your house or garden that can be deadly to your puppy or kitten. Keep them safe like you would normally around children.

This article is only to provide some guidance, and will not suit every single pet. Please consult an expert for any queries you may have.

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his season has seen my son join the school football team. One of my proudest moments as a parent was watching him wear his match shirt and making his debut… as they lost 10-0 (ish?). To protect the egos and reputations of those involved I will not name the teams or the players, but suffice to say our team is still in its early stages of development, and many of its squad (my son included) are still growing into their roles at every level.

Clearly I love football, but I have made a conscious effort not to force it upon my son. However, when the opportunity to play with the other boys every weekend arose, he was very keen to be involved. Most weekends I stand, lukewarm travel mug of coffee in hand, restraining myself from calling out words of wisdom from the side-lines. It’s tricky, but so

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far on the whole, I like to think I’ve succeeded.

To say that he likes playing is an understatement. His actual involvement in each match is fairly low key (he tends to run away from the ball) but he certainly feels part of the team. It’s mildly frustrating, as at home he never backs out of a challenge on me, yet on the pitch he’s much more uncertain about getting stuck in with the other boys.

Similarly the cheeky back heals and turns we practice in the garden somehow never materialise on the pitch.

The volunteer coaches deserve special credit.

They have more patience than West Suffolk Hospital, and somehow mange to maintain a level of order and respect that most of us parents can only dream of.

Their inspiration is such that,

following a 30 second team talk after a heavy defeat, every child comes away beaming with pride and excitement – regardless of the result.

What my boy lacks in skill, physical presence, and general ability to actually kick the ball, he makes up for in enthusiasm and fun.

Eternally optimistic, he could teach a few Premiership players a thing or two about sportsmanship and keenness. The simulation and aggression has yet to filter down from the professional leagues to him, although I have to say that even at this young age, there are boys who are already copying their idols foolish habits on the pitch. I hasten to add, I do not hold these young lads responsible for their actions – their multi millionaire heroes have more influence than they can possibly imagine, and they should not forget it.

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There are more than three important things to learn at school, but in aiming to master as many lessons as possible you can lose sight of which ones are more essential than the rest. If you were making a sandwich, you’d resist putting everything of nutritional value in the fridge in it; if you were creating an ideal education, you’d be similarly selective.

So what are the crusty bread, brown sauce and sausage of the perfect school sandwich?

Elementarily, what provides the meat is Challenge.

Challenge is tricky. Too much is stressful, too little is boring: but the right amount develops you. If I tried to lift a car above my head I wouldn’t. If I tried to lift an apple I’d succeed, but I wouldn’t get any stronger. Heaving a bicycle heavenwards would be a move in the right direction, but I’d have to do it again and again before I could graduate to something more impressive. Children need to learn to love Challenge. They should seek it, and schools supply it.

A good teacher knows how to set the right challenges for their pupils, and adjust them continuously. A good pupil enjoys challenging themselves, as well as being challenged by others. A school can only get its pupils to this stage by providing different levels, and types, of challenge throughout every day. To get the balance right, a teacher has to understand the potential of each child.

Keeping classes to sensible sizes and giving teachers time to study and discuss progress enables this. With the right diet of challenge, individual potential is developed, fulfilled and extended. With the right sandwich, you can lift cars above your head.

Simon Head is Headmaster of Moreton Hall Preparatory School.

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PAULS PLANT OF THE MONTH

Witch Hazel

Witch hazel is a large winter flowering shrub or small tree growing up to 4 metres high.

It also provides attractive autumn leaf colour. In January the flowers have a delicate fragrance of warm citrus spice. Flowers tend to be predominantly yellow, but some varieties have red and orange tinges.

Witch hazel will tolerate partial shade, although they bloom better in sunny spots. Witch Hazels are a long-lived and hardy but do not like to be in a frost pocket or an exposed area. Once established, witch hazel are trouble-free. However until established for the first year you will need to water during dry periods. Pruning should take place immediately after flowering, as the flowers bloom on last year’s wood.

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What to do in your garden in January Happy new year to all gardeners! Perhaps you are thinking of starting gardening for the first time – here are a few steps to beginning a garden. But first a little seasonal poem...

“In the sniffed and poured snow on the tip of the tongue of the year That clouts the spittle like bubbles with broken rooms, An enamoured man alone by the twigs of his eyes, two fires, Camped in the drug-white shower of nerves and food, Savours the lick of the times through a deadly wood of hair In a wind that plucked a goose, Nor ever, as the wild tongue breaks its tombs, Rounds to look at the red, wagged root.”

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pauls jobs for the month Tools • From experience you don’t need to buy new gardening tools. You can pick up decent tools from second-hand shops and car-boot fairs . However you get what you pay for and a quality spade, fork, rake, hoe, trowel, shears and secateurs will last for years. Cheaper tools will need replacing and frustrate when they no longer do the job properly.

Assess Your Space • Consider if you are going to plant in garden beds and borders or raised beds or containers. What kind of sun does the area get? Almost all vegetables and most flowers need a good amount of full sunshine each day. Try to sketch a plan of your new garden, this will help you figure out how much of each plant you can grow and you can also consider succession planting.

Figure Out What You Want to Grow • List everything you want to grow. With the price of food rising you might want to grow vegetables. But whether you want to grow herbs, fruit

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Mulch • To help keep weeds out and water in, cover the soil with a couple of inches of mulch. For a vegetable garden use manure or peat. For perennials, use a longer-lasting mulch, such as bark chips.

Maintain Your Garden • Little and often is the best way to go to keep on top of weeds and water plants. or flowers have a look at some gardening books, surf the web or get 1-2 of those free garden seed catalogues and set out a little plan.

Clear the ground • On fine days in winter dig over your garden border or vegetable border. Remove all the perennial weeds.

Improve the Soil • Give your soil a boost by adding a 2- to 3-inch layer of compost, decayed leaves, dry grass clippings, or old manure into a trench. A trench can be about a spade deep and wide. All of your vegetable peelings can go into this trench.

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...First time Skier?

You want to look good, right? Well, put your credit card away this instant. The golden rule of ski wear for beginners is this. Don’t buy: borrow. This goes for men, too. Even if it means wearing your neighbour’s fading all-in-one from way back when. After a few days on the slopes you may decide, as some people do, that skiing is not for you.

And you will be stuck with an outfit you’ll never wear again. So borrow as much as you can – gloves, hat, fleece, goggles, sunglasses, ski helmet. Do buy your own thermals though, and ski socks (who likes to borrow socks?).

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Ski holidays can be dirt cheap – especially if you book a self-catering apartment. But we wouldn’t suggest a self-catering holiday for beginners. A ski resort is a pretty baffling place if you’ve never been to one before, and the way to learn the ropes is to book yourself into a catered ski chalet (or chalet-hotel) run by a British company. In a catered chalet you get meals prepared for you. You also get the services of the resort manager to guide you to the ski hire centre and the nursery slopes; as well as the advice of chalet staff and other guests about the best bars and mountain restaurants.

For the first trip, it’s also a good idea to book a chalet company that offers chartered flights and transfers too.

That way, you won’t have to worry about driving up to the ski resort yourself.

Bear in mind before you book a trip that the price of a week can vary dramatically. Avoid school holidays if you can, instead target the last three weeks of January or early March. You’ll save yourself a small fortune in the process.

You can make further savings if you shop around for early or late-booking discounts. But don’t be guided entirely by price – you need to make sure your resort is beginner-friendly.

If there are no chalet holidays available in your chosen resort, then pick a hotel as close to the ski school meeting point as you can afford – and book it through a tour operator with a good reputation for the quality of its resort staff.

Practise

The sooner you can get from wobbly snowplough to linked, parallel(ish) turns, the more fun you will have on holiday. One of the best ways to speed up the process is to visit one of Britain’s indoor real snow centres before you go.

Essentially, these are giant fridges which make their own snow – and they provide a pretty authentic surface on which to make your first turns. Admittedly, the slopes can be very short. But on your first two days in a ski resort you won’t be let loose on anything bigger – and all you need is a bit of space to get used to skis and ski boots, and master the snowplough.

The more time you can get on the snow, the better – so book a day-long course or a programme of lessons if you can.

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A lot of adults learn on holidays organised by friends and/or family who can already ski. If you are one of them, then don’t, don’t, DON’T let them be your ski instructors.

Pretty soon, they’ll get bored of teaching you the basics and drag you to the top of a vertiginous slope with the dread words, “you’ll be fine”.

If you don’t actually hurt yourself, you’ll be so freaked out by the experience you probably won’t want to leave the chalet again until the transfer bus comes to take you back to the airport.

The only way to learn is to book yourself into ski school.

The luxury option is to have private classes. Some people will find the unremitting focus on them (and their mistakes) claustrophobic. But most thrive on this kind of attention and make rapid progress.

The cost of private lessons can, however, be astronomical (especially in the A-list French resorts, although private tuition in Italian resorts is notably cheaper). The cheaper option is to join a five or six day course of group lessons, with classes in the morning and free time after lunch to practise what you have learnt. You should enrol for the course at the same time as you book your holiday, but don’t just blindly book the ski school offered by your tour operator.

Check first to see if there’s a British ski school in your resort. Oh, and don’t forget to take out specialist ski insurance.

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The last thing you want is to spend hundreds of pounds on a ski holiday, only to find you are too tired to get out of bed on the third morning of the trip.

Taken in isolation, the snowplough – the classic beginner’s manoeuvre – is not demanding.

But it is if you practise it over and over again for six hours a day, at altitude, for an entire week. The only way to make sure you have the energy – both physical and mental – to enjoy the experience is get in shape long before you hit the slopes.

Non gym-bunnies, don’t panic. There are lots of ways to get your heart rate up and strengthen those leg muscles in your every day routine: take the stairs instead of lifts or escalators; cycle or power walk to work instead of driving.

We recommend that you start working out 12 weeks before the beginning of your holiday.

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The weather changes in the mountains, all the time. you’ll avoid the usual mistake of dressing for the weather you wake up to, and nothing else. Yes, it may be a pleasant +3C in the sunshine when you leave the chalet, but if the cloud comes down and the wind picks up it could be -13C in an instant. It works the other way too: you dress for a blizzard, the sun come out, and you sweat out what feels like half your body weight.

The only way to cope with the changes, is to carry a rucksack. Always pack spare clothing (unless you are wearing it all), as well as something to drink.

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Remember, skiing is only as dangerous as you want to make it. You can drop big cliffs, ski in avalanche-prone areas, and weave in and out of trees at speed if you want to. But you can also cruise gentle groomed pistes, wearing a helmet and following all the rules of the road.

That’s the beauty of skiing – you can move at your own pace and ultimately, you decide where you want to go.

Safe and happy Skiing!

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Training Ship St Edmund (Mayor’s Own) Who are we?

Established in 1856 the Sea Cadets were created by communities wanting to give young people instruction on a naval theme. The tradition of community-based Sea Cadet units continues today with 400 across the UK, each with charitable status enabling them to raise funds to meet their running costs. All units are members of the Sea Cadet Corps and are governed by the national charity MSSC - the Marine Society & Sea Cadets and in partnership with the Royal Navy.

Our Unit is run entirely by volunteers and an independent charity, but part of the national Sea Cadets, your support is vital to us. We rely on the goodwill of our local community and businesses for financial support.

The Aim of the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) To give young people the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun. The ethos and traditions of the Royal Navy are in the heart of the Sea Cadets and we will be guided by the following values: ● Respect:- To appreciate and to be considerate to others. ● Loyalty:- To be faithful to all those who invest in me. ● Self-discipline:- To do what I must. ● Commitment:- To do what I say I will. ● Honesty and Integrity:- To tell the truth and be a good person.

Qualifications You can earn valuable and useful qualifications as a Sea Cadet and often these are linked to national governing bodies such as: ● Royal Yachting Association:Sailing, Windsurfing & Power boating ● British Canoeing Union:- Paddle sports ● BTEC:- Marine Engineering, Music & Public Service ● First Aid:- Youth First Aid & Activity First Aid ● Duke of Edinburgh's Award:- Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards ● Other Qualifications:- Seamanship, Cook Steward, Communication, Navigation & much more

Who can Join?

The Unit is open to both Males & Females. ● Junior Cadets aged 10 to 12 years Tuesday 19:15 to 21:15 ● Enrolled

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Year 4 parents have a choice... ... a legal right to the school system that’s right for your child in Year 5. Make Year 5 come alive within an award-winning All-Through framework.

... but many have not been told The local education authority hasn’t written to most families with Year 4 children to ensure they know they have an important choice to make this month.

Make a positive choice Find out more about the Bury St Edmunds All-through Trust. You are very welcome to make a private appointment to look around either our Horringer Court or Westley campus. Why not check out our ‘Outstanding’ County Upper campus too?

Open to all children in every primary school

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Unwanted Christmas P However heavy your hints to family and friends, chances are you unwrapped do with this Christmas. What should you do with it?

Return the item to the retailer Retailers are not obliged to give exchanges or refunds on goods that are not faulty, but many will do so.

An increasing number offer gift receipts, particularly on items such as clothes, so you might have the paperwork you need to get an exchange or refund. The gift receipt won’t say how much it cost, but will probably stipulate the last day you can return the item for a refund or exchange.

If there is no gift receipt, you could ask the giver for it. If you are worried about hurting their feelings, you could try and get an exchange without a receipt, assuming there are labels on the items indicating where it came from.

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Many retailers will offer refunds or exchanges without receipts, but only at the most recent price, so if your present is now in the sale the value of what you get back will be discounted accordingly.

Send it back It’s quite possible your gift was bought online. If it was from a retailer with a high-street presence you are likely to be able to take unwanted gifts back to a store for an exchange or refund.

Some retailers, offer exchanges and refunds on online purchases in store, instead of a receipt you will need the despatch note or invoice as proof of purchase.

One thing to bear in mind is that the person who gave the present is unlikely to have paid in cash; the retailer could insist that a refund is given via a gift token, or on the

card that was used to make the purchase.

It could be more tricky if your gift came from an internet-only retailer. If the gift was sent directly from the retailer to you, there should have been order details with it. Amazon has a returns page for people in this situation and promises not to tell the person who bought it that it’s going back.

However, unless there has been a mistake, it will deduct the cost of the return from the gift certificate it will give you in exchange.

But with a general gift that has no order documents proving the purchase was from a particular retailer, you could be stuck.

Give your gift to charity Your unwanted present could be a welcome gift to a local charity shop. Most will be very happy to

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Sell it One person’s unwanted gift is another’s dream-present-thatnobody-picked-up-the-hints-about, and you might find someone willing to pay to take it off your hands.

Many people’s first port of call is eBay but you will also need to work out a charge for p&p, unless you state collection only. Or, you could try local listings websites.

Hold a gift-swapping party The perfect excuse for a gathering in January. Invite your friends round and tell them all to bring their

unwanted gifts. You might fancy a new scarf, while someone else might love your surplus candle. You might want to draw up some rules first; perhaps let everyone pick one thing first, then go round the circle again, or draw lots for things that more than one person desires. Anything left could go to the charity shop.

Keep it, to give as a gift next year Give it now, or wait, save it for a birthday or Christmas 2015.

(But remember to note down who gave it to you so you don’t simply give it straight back next year!)

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Southgate Church

SOUTHGATE CHURCH IS YOUR LOCAL CHURCH. WE ARE BASED IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE NEAR THE PARADE OF SHOPS, PUB AND SCHOOL, AND ARE PLEASED TO BE AVAILABLE TO THE WHOLE OF OUR COMMUNITY WHICH NUMBERS ABOUT 4500 PEOPLE. COME AND TALK ABOUT THOSE SPECIAL OCCASIONS, LIKE A WEDDING, MARKING AN ANNIVERSARY OR A BIRTH IN THE FAMILY. We were founded by local Christians 40 years ago and are now formally supported by the Church of England, Baptist and United Reformed churches. Over the past few months for our community we have held The Big Birthday Party, and run our ever popular Southgate’s Got Christmas. Thank you to so many people for coming.

As part of the Southgate Community Partnership, the Church wants the best for our area, so we are vitally involved in the ownership and management of the building, and all that goes on there. This includes a variety of clubs and activities that the church itself provides for people of all ages. Recently we have launched Sunday Club for young people from 5 upwards between 1030 am to 1145 am each week, except the first Sunday of the month when we all meet together.

Southgate Church is made up of a huge variety of people with different gifts and skills, backgrounds and experiences of life. Everyone is valued, welcomed and is encouraged to become a part of what we hope is a loving family.

We really hope that you will want to know more about Jesus who inspires us and to discover for yourselves that he is real, relevant and true to life in the 21st Century. The Christmas card we put through your door this Christmastime said: “Light and life to all he brings”. Jesus talks about the fact that he wasn’t born to rub shoulders with the rich and famous or those who have got it all together with perfect lives.

He came to help ordinary people, who get it wrong and sometimes feel ashamed of it. You see Light and Life is what he offers each one of us, including you.

If you want to know more, without any commitment, then please contact our Minister, Rev Peter Gibson,(725577) our Family and Community worker, Alison Burgess, (07940 247038) or our Administrator, Jackie Tooley (703705). Each one would be pleased to tell you about the various events which go on for all age groups during the week. We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you.

Our Minister writes: Looking at another New Year, I’m sure we will all agree that there’s something quite special about new things, or being the first.

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something different and maybe better than in the past. Expectations, excitement and anticipations can almost be tangible at these times.

I wonder how many of us will have made New Year resolutions which last more than a week, or maybe even a month ?

There’s a sense of newness in the pages of the Bible. God says ‘I am making everything new.’ The fact is there is a promise that the old things can be dealt with, once and for all, and the possibilities of new things are endless and are an encouragement to many. Over the years lots of people have found truth in these words. At Southgate Church we have just celebrated our 40th birthday.

In one sense we’re not new, but there’s a new start for us in year 41: new people to meet, new things to achieve, new goals and ambitions, new possibilities.

In our community what do you think needs to be made new? Are there possibilities of new relationships, new friendships or even those broken relationships being mended. Are there fresh ways of relating and trusting each other, or a fresh expression of justice and mercy for everyone? Jesus taught a new way of loving and forgiving. As you have been forgiven, so forgive he said and also the truth that as you have been loved, then love!

Positive forgiveness and love are so essential to our society. We are told that all of us need to be loved and also to belong; Jesus offers both to us within the family of the church, His special family.

If we take time to try and practice these qualities of unconditional love and forgiveness, you never know it might catch on! We might find that other people forgive and accept us and each other in the same way, in love. We could set a new trend for the whole of the town by living life in a new way. It all starts with belonging. Is this something you have been wanting? Come along and explore - you’re more than welcome.

Rev Peter Gibson

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SUNDAYS 9.45am 10.30am

6.30pm

Prayer Meeting Worship Service and Sunday Club Evening Service (1st Sunday)

MONDAYS 10.00am CoffeeStop –

come along for a chat 7.00pm Liquid (13-16s)

WEDNESDAYS 9.00am SPOTS

(Parents and Toddlers) 3.15pm Wednesday Gang

(Primary School children) 7.30pm Prayer House

THURSDAYS 9.15am Holy Communion Service 2.30pm Friendship Club

(over 55s - 1st & 3rd Thursdays) 7.00pm Youth Club

(Middle School children) 7.45pm Thursday Club

(Ladies Group 2nd Thursday)

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ELKIE BROOKS – LIVE IN CONCERT Saturday 10th January 2015 Quite simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced.

Now in the 5th decade of her career, Elkie Brooks is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation.

With numerous hit singles, million selling albums and awards, her annual tours are treat for fans old and new. Performing some of her classic hits, blues and jazz, an electric evening with Elkie is guaranteed to leave you begging for more.

Elkie is a stunning performer and whatever she does, she does it best live. Don’t miss the chance to see a truly great artist in action. Starts: 7.30pm Price: £24 THE COMMODORES Wednesday 28th January 2015 The Greatest Hits Show Featuring Grammy-nominated guitarist and songwriter Thomas McClary, original founding member (and co-writer of thirty of the original Commodores hits.)

The Commodores bring their Motown sound to a new generation of fans. Performing hits like ‘Brick House’, ‘Easy’, ‘Nightshift’, and ‘Three Times a Lady’ as well as the new single ‘Mr. Cool Breeze’ and new release, ‘America’, which was co-written by Thomas McClary and his son Ryan McClary.

Venue: The Apex, Bury St Edmunds Time: 7.30pm

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BURY FOLK COLLECTIVE The New year gets off to a lively start at the Bury Folk Collective. All of this month’s events take place at The Oaks Barn Public House with some events in the intimate upper room and others in the main bar.

Sunday 4th January “Wired Folk”...with sound engineer and P.A. system. Start at 7pm £3 entry on door.

SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC Friday 16th January 2015 The smash-hit musical show returns to the UK in celebration of the movie’s 50th anniversary. Yes, the original Sing-a-long-a is back, giving the movie a birthday party to remember!

Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen Technicolor, with a host, subtitles so that everyone can sing along and a free fun pack.

The audience is the star of this interactive show – at Sing-a-long-a THERE ARE NO RULES! Time: 7pm BOOK NOW! LIMITED SPACES Call our Box Office on 01284 769505 Mon – Sat 10am – 6pm

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Monday 5th January Unaccompanied Singing ...come along in hearty voice. Start at 8pm Free entry.

Wednesday 7 th Jan Old time and bluegrass music. Including blues. Start 8pm £3 entry on door.

Wednesday 21st January Acoustic Folk Music ..Traditional. Start 8pm £3 entry on door.

Sunday 25th January “Unplugged”.... Join us for some acoustic sounds. Start 7pm £3 entry on door.

Sunday 1 st February “Wired Folk” ... With P.A. system and sound engineer. Start 7pm £3 entry on door.

We always encourage new talent to come along and “have a go”...everyone needs to start somewhere if they have an ambition to perform...this could be the beginning for those whose New Year’s resolution is to sing or play in public.

We promise that you will receive a positive and generous welcome.

More details on our website www.buryfolkcollective.co.uk.

*Times and dates correct at time of going to press. Please check with organiser for full details/availability.

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CINEMA

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Director K.S. Ravikumar Starring Rajinikanth, Anushka Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha, Santhanam, Karunakaran, Jagapati Babu, Dev Gill, Brahmanandam Tamil superstar Rajinikanth returns to the screen for this breathtaking action thriller. It’s been four years since veteran Tamil cinema icon Rajinikanth’s last major live-action performance in ‘Endhiran’. But now he explodes back on to the screen with dual roles in this $25 million action epic. Plot details are under wraps, but the spectacular trailer reveals that the film’s entire huge budget is up on screen for all to see, from vast crowd scenes to incredible stunts. Sonakshi Sinha and Anushka Shetty are cast as female leads.

The film also marks Rajinikanth’s third collaboration with director K.S. Ravikumar after their huge 90s hits ‘Muthu’ and ‘Padayappa’. This epic project kicked off back in May with a pooja ceremony at Chamundi Hills in Mysuru. Its lengthy 130 day shoot took in a variety of scenic locations, with Jog Falls in Karnataka forming a spectacular backdrop to the exciting climax. Music is by the great A.R. Rahman

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THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES

12A Director Peter Jackson Starring Christopher Lee, Lee Pace, Ian Holm, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Billy Connolly, Orlando Bloom, Luke Evans, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Evangaline Lilly Peter Jackson’s brilliant Hobbit trilogy reaches its glorious climax with an epic showdown to end them all! Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and the dwarves failed in their plan to kill Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch) in his Lonely Mountain lair. Now they watch helplessly as the dragon flies off to rain fiery vengeance on Lake-town.

Only Bard (Luke Evans) can stop the enraged beast now, using the last remaining dragon-slaying black arrow.

Gandalf (Ian McKellen), meanwhile, has been imprisoned at Dol Guldor by the Necromancer. The stage is set for the stunning climactic battle for Smaug’s hoard, to which Peter Jackson’s astonishing second Middle-earth trilogy has been building. This sees goblins and wargs take on the dwarves, elves, men and giant eagles in one almighty conflict. And that’s before you take into account the legions of orcs unleashed by the Necromancer! It’s a suitably dazzling conclusion to one of the alltime great fantasy trilogies.

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VALENTINE’S

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Saturday 14 February 2015 7 pm – Midnight Book your place now for Southgate’s first Valentine’s Day Ball to be held in the Community Centre Main Hall. Tickets are £35 per head and will include a welcome drink, a three course professionally cooked meal with wine, and live entertainment with the Marrakesh Swing Band. The Ball will raise funds for the Heartfelt defibrillator appeal, together with the West Suffolk Hospital Charity and St Nicholas Hospice Care.

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

RESTART THE HEART

OUR COMMUNITY’S DEFIBRILLATOR APPEAL

Do you know anyone who has a heart problem?

Automatic defibrillators are used to restart the heart following a cardiac arrest. They are located in public places and can safely be used by anyone whilst waiting for the arrival of an ambulance. Many lives have been saved by one.

There are already several in Bury but none in our locality. The Southgate Community Partnership is fundraising for one to be installed outside of our Community Centre – also to serve the shops, pub and primary school. We started in May last year with a target of £2500 and we have raised around £800 to date from the proceeds of our Fun Day and two generous gifts from Southgate Church. Our aim is to get a defibrillator installed in our area during 2015 so watch this space!

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SOUTHGATE COMMUNITY PANTO 2015 Following well received and sell-out performances of Cinderella two years ago, Southgate Community Partnership proudly presents ALADDIN – a community pantomime at Southgate Community Centre. It features starts of all ages from the locality, and guest appearances from groups which use the Centre, including the Indian Dancers, Bury Ballroom, Zumba and the Dancing Stars ballet.

(Not all groups will appear at every performance.)

It’s a great show for all ages and tickets are highly affordable @ £6 for adults and £3 for children.

Last time many people left it too late to book and were disappointed. So please be early! Proceeds will be used to further improve the facilities of the Community Centre.

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ALADDIN A PANTO FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY

Southgate Community Centre, Caie Walk,

Next to Hardwick Primary School and the Shopping Precinct

Friday February 6th @ 7pm & Saturday February 7th @ 2pm and 7 pm Available now from the Box Office 01284 703705 Or office@southgatecommunity.org.uk BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

A Great Fun Show for all the Family!

TICKETS £6 adults £3 child

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SOUTHGATE Community Your Community Centre is situated alongside Hardwick Shopping Precinct, the Macebearer pub and Hardwick Primary School.

It was built by the Borough Council in the late 70’s and leased to the Southgate Community Association to which an annual grant was given, but ownership of the building remained with the Borough. In 2010, the Council decided to dispose of all of its community centres, and sought expressions of interest from local people who were prepared to take on the ownership and management on an entirely self-supporting basis. Responding to the challenge, the Community Association and Southgate Church formed a new charity, the Southgate Community Partnership (SCP), to take on the Centre.

In October 2011, at a special ceremony the handover took place.

Local people are now totally responsible for the Centre and own the building. Well over £30000 has been invested to improve facilities over the past three years. Over 20 groups use the facilities on a regular basis with 300 + people enjoying activities each week.

We welcome bookings for ad hoc events and social functions with hire rates being very competitive.

Groups meeting regularly at the Centre, include: Ballroom and Latin Dance classes Baton Twirling classes (combination of dance, gym, baton & pom-poms) Bury St Edmunds Bridge Club Bury St Edmunds Organ and Keyboard Club Dancing Stars (Dance with Mummy, Adult tap, Little Stars Ballet and Musical Stars classes) Indian Classical Dance classes for children Parent and Toddler Groups on Monday mornings, Wednesday mornings (in Church Centre) and Thursday afternoons Positively Crafty and Paper Crafting Groups Positive Steps exercise class Slimming World, Monday afternoons/evenings and Friday mornings Southgate Church, Sunday morning services and mid-week groups for all ages Southgate Group – weekly social/craft meetings Southgate Opportunities – craft, drama, dancing, for adults with learning difficulties Upbeat Coffee mornings Watercolour painting classes Zumba and Zumba Gold

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Our exciting events over the next few months BINGO – EYES DOWN FOR A FULL HOUSE There is a monthly Bingo evening at the Community Centre at 7pm on a Friday evening. The first ones in the New Year are on Friday X January and Friday Y February. Come along for a relaxing fun evening – refreshments are served.

VALENTINE’S BALL Saturday 14 February 2015 7 pm – Midnight Book your place now for Southgate’s first Valentine’s Day Ball to be held in the Community Centre Main Hall. Tickets are £35 per head and will include a welcome drink, a three course professionally cooked meal with wine, and live entertainment with the Marrakesh Swing Band.

The Ball will raise funds for the Restart the Heart defibrillator appeal, together with the West Suffolk Hospital Charity and St Nicholas Hospice Care.

Contact us on 01284 703705 or email office@ southgatecommunity.org.uk INTERNATIONAL OPERA STAR COMES TO SOUTHGATE International opera star Jonathan Viera performs his critically acclaimed one-man show An Audience with … described as an evening of laughter and song Saturday 14 March at 730 pm in the Main Hall of the Community Centre. Further details from

Bob Jones on 07711 619980 or email bob.jones@tesco. net \Presented by Southgate Church.

COMMUNITY FUNDAY 15 May the Forth Be with You! Following the great success of our Community Fun Day on May Day Monday last year we are already planning the next one on Monday 4 May 2015 which we will be even bigger and better. Last year we had bouncy castles and obstacle courses, stalls, refreshments, live entertainment from two local bands, fancy dress, climbing wall, pony rides, chocolate bingo, face painting and lots more – with the day kicking off with a schools soccer competition. The event raised nearly £700 for the defibrillator appeal. If you are interested in having a stall or arranging an activity, contact Andy Abbott on mail@abbottphotography.co.uk Be there on Monday 4 May – on the Hardwick Primary School field and Southgate Community Centre.

TRIP TO LONDON – Saturday 16 May The Community Partnership is organising another of its ever popular coach trips to the Capital on Saturday 16 May. You leave the Home Farm Lane bus stop at 9 am to be dropped at London’s Embankment close to Cleopatra’s Needle, with the

return trip departing at 7 pm.

This gives you plenty of time for sightseeing, shopping or taking in a West End matinee – all of this for just £15 a head.

Pre-booking is essential – but hurry places are snapped up very quickly!

And finally, last but by no means least …

RESTART THE HEART – OUR COMMUNITY’S DEFIBRILLATOR APPEAL Do you know anyone who has a heart problem? Automatic defibrillators are used to restart the heart following a cardiac arrest. They are installed in public places and can safely be used by anyone whilst waiting for the arrival of an ambulance. The first four minutes are vital. They have already saved many lives.

There are already several in Bury but none in our locality. The Southgate Community Partnership decided to fundraise for one to be installed outside of our Community Centre – also to serve the shops, pub and primary school. We started in May last year with a target of £2500 and we have raised around £800 to date – with the proceeds of our Fun Day and a generous gift from Southgate Church. Our aim is to get a defibrillator installed in our area during 2015 – watch this space!

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Get Involved!

There is no charge to become a member of the SCP – so why not join? This will give you the opportunity to attend meetings where the future of the Centre is discussed, help make it an even better place for local people to relax, and to join our group of trustees.

To find out anything about the Centre or any of the activities taking place, contact the Centre Manager – Jackie Tooley – on 01284 703705 or email office@southgatecommunity.org.uk . She is in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays – there is also a 24 hour voicemail available.

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dance

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Bury Ballroom Dance Classes . . . . . . 07808 208814 Suffolk Age UK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 757740 Jazzercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07963 161246 Stagecoach Theatre Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 762988 LMA Acting & Dance School. . . . . . . . . . 01359 271925 Star Ambitions Stage School. . . . . . . . 01284 750473

print

& design

Fab Creative Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07762 504200 Print in Touch Design & Print. . . . . . . 01284 765092

motoring

Carrs of Bury St Edmunds . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 752525 Marshall Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0844 4119641 Vauxhall Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 777222 John Banks Honda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 752382 Solo Driving School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 765971 Auto Park MOT & Service Centre. . 01284 706888 Premier Bodyworks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 755558 TMS mobility scooters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 700768 A1 CARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 766777

garden

& landscape

Bluestone Paving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 716405 Archley Driveways & Landscape Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 724486 Stuart Langston Arboricultural Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01359 240179 Pauls Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 723625

building

& maintenance

Langleys Conservatories . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 760345 Top Class Window Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . 01284 761221 Bone Dry Carpet Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . 01787 223857 MAS Building & Maintenance. . . . . . . 07595 426757 Windows, Doors & Conservatory

Advisory Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 615653 Window & Door Repair Centre. . . . . . 01284 615653 The Naked Builder Carpentry & Building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 811111 Higham Forge & Fabrications . . . . . . . 01284 810810 Mark Allum Painter & Decorator . . . 07745 246993 Colours Painting & Decorating. . . . . . . 01284 615318 Rejuvenate Property Services. . . . . . . 01284 850337 Local Builders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 723396 Revamp Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07980 0081821 NJT Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 723389 DVL Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07766 815260 Blue Flame Gas 24/7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07862 712041 Martyn Webb Plumbing Services. . . 01284 852554 Fix A Leak Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01359 269415 Keep Calm Cleaners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01359 258991 Mark Anderson Painting & Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 702906

home furnishings

Hartwell Blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 753310 Stitched 4 U. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07938 373761 Aurora Beds & Bedding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 488080

estate

& letting agents

Taylor Engall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 725800 All Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01359 234444 Haart Estate Agents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 756255 GD Estates Letting Agency. . . . . . . . . . 01284 750891 Wards of Stanton Removals . . . . . . . . . . 01359 251198 Castle Mortgages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01359 254042

business services

Rudlings Wakelam Solicitors . . . . . . . . 01284 715665 1 Stop Accountants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 725361 AJ Bookkeeping Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 762192 Ayling Computer Services . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 701482

food

& drink

Rose of Bengal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 717000 Pizza Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 754444 Orissa Indian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 719116 Slates Restaurant & Carvery. . . . . . . . . 01284 704231 Country Farm Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01359 235237 Zen Noodle Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 723559 The Old Cannon Brewery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 768769

sports

& social clubs

Pot Black Sports Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 704231 Bury Golf Range & Golf Store . . . . . . . 01284 723894 Phil the Rhythm Mobile Disco. . . . . . 07738 956892 Moreton Hall Community Centre . . 01284 763405 Risbygate Sports Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 755143

fashion

& clothing

Heaven Bridal Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07934 423812

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