ISSUE 13 - FEB 2010
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Editorial Editor’s Notes Hello and welcome to the February edition of the Stowmarket & District Flyer. It's February already, Valentine's Day is upon us and let's hope spring starts happening soon.
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My first month with the Flyer has been great, many new readers and new advertisers with room for many, many more and our expansion plans are on target for 2010.
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The Stowmarket & District Flyer website is now up and running and waiting for your visits, you have access the our latest news and links to our advertisers, over time we will have special offers and vouchers for you to eat out and attend local events.
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Over February, March and April we are going to Gary Rayner, Editor of be running a survey to better understand our custhe Stowmarket Flyer tomers. We want to know who our readers are and your thoughts on the Flyer, the survey will be online and offline. Everyone who enters the Survey will be entered in a draw to win an Orange Pay as You Go mobile with £60 credit..
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Stowmarket Town Council Update Stowmarket Town Council Update
is making the gazebos available for voluntary groups in Stowmarket, Stowupland and Creeting St Peter to use free of charge. The gazebos are 4.5m x 3m and are extremely strong, very easy to put up and water proof. There are terms and conditions of use and a £50 damage deposit per gazebo is required for each use. If you have an event at which you would like to make use of a gazebo, please contact Sarah Page at Stowmarket Town Council on 01449 612060 or email sarahp@stowmarket.org.
March 2010 Meeting Schedule 3rd Operations & Services Committee 3rd Planning, Consultation & Strategy Committee 17th Full Council 17th Planning, Consultation & Strategy Committee Twice a month there are Council meetings held in the Council Chamber of Stowmarket Town Council, with the first meeting starting at 7pm, while the second meeting of the night will commence at 7.30pm. Members of the public and press are very welcome to attend. If you would like more information on how to attend, please contact the office on 01449 612060.
Meeting Room hire in the heart of Stowmarket Parts of Milton House date back to the 16th century. This historic building is situated in the centre of Stowmarket surrounded by beautiful grounds and has a variety of rooms available to hire for all occasions including formal business meetings to informal social gatherings.
The Tudor Room The Tudor Room has been recently refurbished and provides Town Councillors' Surgeries a warm and comfortable location for informal meetings. This The Town Council has now introduced Councillor Surgery room is ideal for informal meetings, and is only available in appointments to suit you, at any time during the month the evenings, and is £8.25 per hour and is suitable for up to (Monday to Friday during office hours). Surgeries allow anyone 15 people. from the community to speak to a Councillor on a one to one basis about any issues or concerns that they may have. The Dining Room To make an appointment please telephone Sarah Page on The Dining Room is the ideal location for social gatherings, 01449 612060. community groups, card games etc. This room is £5.50 per hour and can cater for up to 35 people. Stowmarket Street Market - Every Thursday and Saturday To make a booking please telephone 01449 612060 and we There are plenty of great quality products at excellent prices will be willing to accommodate your needs. on our twice-weekly street market. We have been working to attract new stalls to the town and the Thursday market in parThe Pickerel Project ticular has developed into a bustling, vibrant market. You can pick up fresh fish, fruit and veg, meat, flowers, cards, clothing, The Pickerel Project is a voluntary group seeking to regenerate watches and jewellery and much much more. the River Gipping in Stowmarket and make it nicer for everyone in the town. On the first Sunday of every month a team Farmers Market - First Friday of every month of people get together to spend a couple of hours helping You can reduce your carbon footprint by picking up excellent clear up the river bank. Any questions, please ring Sally Scott on 01449 612060. quality, locally sourced produce from our monthly Farmers' Market including meats, cheeses, vegetables, cakes and more. The next Farmers' Market will be on Friday 5th March. Market Contact: For more information on markets, including enquiries from traders interested in coming to Stowmarket, please contact Market Warden John Harvey on 01449 612060 or 07894751409 or email johnh@stowmarket.org.
Community Centre There are lots of activities and events going on at the Community Centre this winter, including free courses, children's groups and dance groups. So why not come along and see what's right for you. The Community Centre has rooms for hire at reasonable rates for any type of occasion. To book a room please contact Heather Tooke at Stowmarket Community Centre on 01449 613084 or email heathert@stowmarket.org
Free Gazebo use for Voluntary Groups Stowmarket Town Council recently received funding through the Community Board to purchase seven gazebos to use at outdoor events in and around Stowmarket. The Town Council
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BV Hicks BV Hicks Those of you who frequent Stowmarket will be familiar with the Hicks electrical shop in Ipswich Street. This family business originated in Ipswich. Victor Hicks was born in May 1897 and was the son of Thomas Whatson Hicks, a butcher. Victor later opened a general store in Hitcham. In the days of no pre-packaging the Hick's vans would deliver to customers in remote villages. He married Ena Harris in May 1924 and together they had a son Brian Victor in 1927. At a very young age Brian found his interest in radio and telecommunications and later on decided to pursue this as a career.
BV Hicks in 2010
Cora and Brian had their son Toby in May 1960 and their daughter Wendy in 1965. Once Toby left school he did an In 1943 at the age of sixteen Brian obtained a five-year electronics course at Suffolk College at Ipswich whilst helping apprenticeship with Pye Radio Company in Cambridge. Brian his father in the shop. Toby is currently the manager at both married Cora Cooper in Cambridge in 1951 and they Hicks shops. Wendy also attended Suffolk College to do her opened their first shop in British Telecom apprentice's course and is now a Project Stowmarket at 19 Station Road. Manager for Adobe Systems in Norwich. In 1959 they decided to open another shop at 29 Ipswich Over the years, despite many national competitors emerging, Street, the one we can still see Hicks continue to have a strong presence in both Hadleigh on the high-street today. After six and Stowmarket. Hicks survival can be attributed to their long months Brian and Cora formed local history which has provided them with loyal customers a limited company registered at through the successive generations. It has been a familiar 29 Ipswich Street and left the sight for all those who visit Stowmarket as a local electrical BV Hicks in 1960 Station Road premises. shop that consumers can trust.
Hicks offer a personal service and as a local company if a customer has any questions or problems they are on hand to offer any help needed.
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The Internet and Why
Tax Return deadline As you will have realised the deadline for filing your tax return on-line for the year ended 5 April 2009 has passed. Almost 6.5 million taxpayers filed their self assessment returns online ahead of Sunday's deadline. Now is the time to prepare for 2010 and avoid any last minute rush, unexpected tax bills and higher accountancy fees. Plan to have all records complete and with your accountant as soon as possible after 5th April. If your return is filed by 31 July 2010 you may be able to reduce your second payment on account, easing your cashflow. The earlier your return is filed the better. That way you will have earlier information about your future tax liabilities, or be able to make a claim for any tax overpayments. If you are employed and have a tax code and a tax liability of under £2,000 this can be collected via your tax code rather than paid over directly if your return is filed on-line by 30 December. Plan ahead and get organised so you can relax next January knowing that your return is filed and you won't have any tax bill surprises. For any help with your tax return, please contact one of our friendly team on the number below. If you have any problems or questions about your account please call us on 01449 798285 or see our advert on page 15.
Have you ever wondered how the internet came to be?? Well read on... "The Internet was originally developed by the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), as a means to share information on defence research between involved universities and defence research facilities. Originally it was just email and file transfer sites as well as the Usenet where scientists could question and answer each other. It was originally called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency NETwork). “The concept was developed starting in 1964, and the first messages passed were between UCLA and the Stanford Research Institute in 1969. Leonard Kleinrock of MIT had published the first paper on packet switching theory in 1961. “Since networking computers was new to begin with, standards were being developed on the fly. Once the concept was proven, the organizations involved started to lay out some ground rules for standardization." Now we have Facebook, Ebay, YouTube, Google, and BBC IPlayer. If it wasn't for those universities needing to communicate fast and efficiently, we wouldn't be where we are now. The other reason the internet has been so successful is it’s FREE, you don't pay to access people’s websites and no law governs what people can say or create. Over the years companies have emerged that make the task of hosting a webpage and email address easier but the roots of the web are still there and you can if you want create a page and host it yourself for FREE.
Want to learn more on how computers work? Attend our Computer Lessons please call 01449 798088
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Dick Whittington
Dick Whittington 2010 January 22 & 23 A production by The Company of Friends In the last Flyer we had an advert for Dick Whittington - the third and hugely successful pantomime by The Company of Friends. There were 3 performances each to a capacity audience of 250. Everyone had a great time, though all were fairly exhausted by the end of it, the adults much more than the children! Over 60 people helped during the performances without them the show couldn't go on! In 2008 Aladdin raised £3,941 and then in 2009 Cinderella £3,314 with all the proceeds being split evenly between the Friends of St Mary's Bacton & St George's Wyverstone. The money raised so far has been used at St Mary's for the stonework repairs to the north window of the chancel area and at St George's it has been used to repair the chancel door and to repair and raise the floor of the porch to allow for disabled access. The Company of Friends hopes to have raised about £3,000 this year. If you would like to join our happy band, or audition for next year's pantomime, please speak to Sue on 01449 781054. Registered Charity number 1106579
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Regal Theatre The Regal theatre
Friday 12th - Thursday 18th March THE LOVELY BONES (12A)
The Regal theatre is re opening in March 2010, with tickets at only 5p as they were when the cinema opened in 1936, we have a full listing shown below.
Some of the fire damage at The Regal last year
The Regal - Coming soon!
In September the Stowmarket Theatre was hit by fire and has been closed since, but with major refurbishment the doors are to re open once again.
Fri 12th - Sun 14th: 7.45, Mon 15th: 2.00 Tues 16th: 5.00, Wed 17th & Thurs 18th: 7.45
INVICTUS (12A)
Fri 12th: 2.00 & 5.00, Sat 13th & Sun 14th: 5.00 Tues 16th: 7.45, Wed 17th: 2.00 & 5.00 Parent & Baby Screening: Thurs 18th 9.45
THE PRINCESS & THE FROG (U)
Sat 13th: 3.00, Sun 14th: 12.45
PERCY JACKSON & THE LIGHTNING THIEF (PG) Sat 13th: 10.45 & 12.45, Sun 14th: 3.00
St Peters and St Marys Church in the Snow
The grand re opening is a Gala event on the 4th of March. With all proceeds going to The Majors Charities and the Fire Fighters Charity. We will be bringing you more of this next edition.
Tickets cost £9, and are available from the box office, or call on 01449 612825.
Regal Dates
Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum, Wetheringsett
Monday 15th March JOHN McNICHOLL - Tickets: £12.50, Starts 7.30
Thursday 18th March Neil Sands' Magical Musical Memories with all the best songs from the 40's, 50's & 60's REMEMBER WHEN - Tickets: Adults £9.00, Cons £8.00, Starts 2.30
Sunday 28th March Stowmarket Concerts Presents JAYSON GILLHAM - Tickets : £8.00, Starts 2.30
All Cinema Tickets 5p Each Opening Weekend 5th-7th March! Tickets go on sale Monday 1sy February at 3pm THE PRINCESS & THE FROG (U) Fri 5th: 5.15, Sat 6th: 10.30, 12.45, 3.00 & 5.15 Sun 7th: 12.45, 3.00 & 5.15
AN EDUCATION (12A)
Fri 5th: 2.30 & 7.45, Sat 6th & Sun 7th: 7.45
Picture taken on the 19th December 2009
Monday 8th - Thursday 11th March UP IN THE AIR (15) Mon 8th: 2.30, Tue 9th - Thurs 11th: 7.45
THE PRINCESS & THE FROG (U)
Mon 8th - Thurs 11th: 5.15
AN EDUCATION (12A)
Mon 8th: 7.45, Tue 9th - Thurs 11th: 2.30 Parent & Baby Screening: Thurs 11th 10.00am
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Flyer Sports News
Join The Team At Portman Road
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Welcome to the February edition of our Newsletter - Our football season has suffered from the weather like many others Ipswich Town Community Trust is looking to but hopefully now back on track. Come along and watch recruit 20 individuals between the ages of one of our teams most Saturdays, call at the club for a fixture 16-18 for their Prince's Trust TEAM list. programme due to begin on the 1st In the social side on the 27th Feb we have a marvellous March 2010. group to entertain us ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY. They play a Thanks to funding from the Learning Skills Council the Prince's wide range of music to suit all tastes. Tickets for members are Trust programme at Ipswich Town will be running two TEAM £3.00 and non-members £6.00 BUT YOU GET A FREE DRINK UP programmes simultaneously. The first programme which is TO £3.00 ……… Bargain where else could you go out for the aimed at 19-25 year olds began at the beginning of night at these prices and pay £2.00 for a pint of bitter and February, whilst the second programme will be aimed at £2.20 for a lager!!!! 16-18 year olds and begins on the 1st March 2010. Looking ahead to the warmth of a summers afternoon Run in partnership with Suffolk New College, both proevening - we now have a Cricket Club attached to us, a new grammes will be working to offer help and support to those all weather pitch and we now need players - interested? looking to make positive life decisions and move on to new Contact us for more details. opportunities including employment. Yet another reason for signed members to come and for Through the Community Trust, Ipswich Town were the first potential members to join. Look forward to seeing you at football club to become a direct delivery partner for the Church Lane, Old Newton - Tel 01449 770035. Prince's Trust TEAM programme. The initiative has been successfully run for two years with the sixth team recently graduating at a ceremony attended by Blue's defender and Prince's Trust Ambassador David Wright, along with The Mayor 21 Miles - 8 Rowers - 2 boats - 1 Chance of Ipswich, Councillor David Goldsmith and Ipswich Town Stickyouroarin is a project that was first planned on an underChief Executive Simon Clegg. ground train in the North East of England as two friends went to run a marathon alongside 50,000 other people. It was then much later served to a wider group in the Gladstone Arms public house in Combs Ford, one Wednesday evening in July 2009. A group of loosely acquainted friends decided to row across the English Channel for charity. The two benefitting charities will be The Prostrate Cancer Charity and Possibilities (fighting aids in Uganda). The rowers are all heavily into their personal training plans for the attempt which is scheduled to be in August 2011. They have already had their first session on the calm waters of the Deben and a fitness/bonding event which saw the team completing a total of 60,000 metres on rowing machines over a gruelling 24 hour 'rowathon' back in November. The squad's next event is an ambitious 12 hour row on Photo caption: Sixth Prince's Trust team recently February 6th. They will be working from 9 a.m. til 9p.m. (one graduating at a ceremony attended by Blue's defender will be starting at 6.a.m. to accommodate a date at and Prince's Trust Ambassador David Wright, along with N.M.F.C. to watch their F.A. Vase venture) at Needham Market The Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor David Goldsmith and Middle School and hoping to cover 50,000metres. Ipswich Town Chief Executive Simon Clegg. (Photo ITFC) The positions in the boats are already full but the group do still need a lot of 'backroom/logistical' support. If you feel that The 12-week courses will consist of a variety of activities to this venture is exciting enough to get involved with please get help those involved reach their ultimate goals whether this is in touch via the website at stickyouarin.org.uk or drop into the gaining confidence or experience in the workplace. Course Needham Middle School on the 6th. Feb. We would love to activities include a residential military experience trip, hear from you. fundraising, helping organisations and charities in the local Even if you don't want to get involved, please follow our community and work experience. progress on the website and help us to fight cancer and fight If you would like more information on what the TEAM programme at Portman Road has to offer or are between the aids through a donation. The rowers are funding their training, transport and piloting costs from their own pockets. If you are ages of 16 and 18 and would like to join the eighth Prince's Trust Team, please contact Andrew Leeson on 01473 400576 kind enough to make a donation we can assure you that every penny donated will go to the charities. Not one penny or e-mail andrew.leeson@itfc.co.uk will be used to fund this amazing challenge.
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What’s On Guide Metal Detecting Day
St Peter and St Mary's Church Events
Sunday March 14th The Friends of St Mary's, Bacton have been running metal detecting (or treasure hunt) days for a few years now and they have a wonderful reputation for keeping detectorists well fed and watered! They always seem to find virgin fields and have a wonderful finds table manned by enthusiasts. More than a hundred detectorists & field walkers, most of them regulars, spend a happy Sunday scouring the fields. All are welcome. Phone Simon on 01449 781255 to see if there are any places left for Sunday 14th March. £15 for detectorists & £5 for field walkers. Raising money for the Friends of St Mary's Bacton - Charity Number 1106579
Sunday 14th February 9am Holy Communion 10.45am Family Communion
Sunday 21st February
9am Holy Communion 10.45am Morning Worship for all the family
Sunday 28th February
9am Holy Communion 10.45am Family Communion Every Thursday 12 noon - Service of Holy Communion
Stag Tavern February 14th Valentine Karaoke February 28th Quiz Night in aid of E.A.C.H
Stowmarket United Reformed Church Events
Stowmarket United Reformed Church
Stowmarket United Reformed Church continues to offer Sundays Services at 10-30am each week and a variety of weekly activities which include our popular Thursday Coffee Mornings from 10am.This is preceded at 9-30am with the weekly Pause for Prayer. The Little Dippers.
Stowmarket United Reformed Church continues to offer Sundays Services at 10-30am each week and a variety of weekly activities which include our popular Thursday Coffee Mornings from 10am.This is preceded at 9-30am with the weekly Pause for Prayer. The Little Dippers.
Drop- in Club is open every Tuesday at 1-15pm. We also have a monthly Men's fellowship and for the ladies The Wednesday club.
An Audience with Henry Olonga
Drop- in Club is open every Tuesday at 1-15pm. We also have a monthly Men's fellowship and for the ladies The Wednesday club.
He has a wonderful Tenor singing voice and the evening will be a mix of music and conversation hearing about Henry's career, music and faith.
As we await the result of the public enquiry which has been called, following Mid Suffolk District Councils compulsory purchase order, as to what will happen with our current premises. We have continued with our programme of events, which have included taking part in the towns Christmas Tree Festival with A Nativity Scene and Crib Display, enjoying a German Themed Evening and taking part in solving a Murder Mystery. On Shrove Tuesday, 16th February, we host a popular Pancake Evening and In April, on Saturday 24th at 7-30pm, we have a visit from the Kiev Singers. Tickets priced at £5.
Tickets are available for £2 each (£5 for a family) with all proceeds going to help those in need in Zimbabwe.
For more information please see our notice boards or visit www.stowmarket-urc.org.uk
Saturday 13th February 2010 - 6.30pm - at Cedars Primary School, Stowmarket. We are pleased to welcome Henry Olonga former Zimbabwean Test Cricketer. Henry had to leave Zimbabwe in 2003 after protesting against the policies of Zimbabwe's government.
For further information, see our website at www.cedarschurch.com or call Colin Low on 07722 433650.
Walnut Tree Every Wednesday is Bingo Night - £2.50 a book - Eyes down for 8pm Sunday Feb 14th - Valentine Evening - £25.00 per couple, call for details Friday 19th - "Steve Pyeverotti" Live in the Lounge - 9pm Friday 26th - "A.J." female vocalist and entertainer return visit as we enjoyed her so much last time starts 8.30pm - Live in the Lounge Saturday 27th - Quiz Night - Mexican Theme
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Gardiners Arms 1st Tuesday is Busking Night 7.30 onwards 20th Feb "The Halves" 27th Feb The Pudding Club (bring a desert and share it)
Needham Panto Peter Pan Pantomime Performances Friday 19th Feb 7.30 pm, and Saturday 20th 2.30 and 7.30 pm. Needham Market Community Centre, Tickets from Elton News or ring 07908431980.
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