Telstar july 2014

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Chairman’s Remarks Keith Welham, Stowupland Parish Council

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seem to have spent most of the last month preparing for Music Day on The Green. By the time you read this, it will have come and gone and I hope that it will have been a huge success. The future of the event and, indeed, whether or not there will be any community events run by the Parish Council is in doubt. Jerry Voden and I have been involved in every Music Day and we have decided that we will step down. Of course, such events do not have to be organised by the Council and it may well be that a group of individuals will come forward with a desire to hold a summer village event next year. It could be a very different from Music on The Green. I would very much like to hear from anyone who feels that they could take a lead and plan an event.

At time of writing, we still await a decision on the possible transfer of the Post Office to the Farm Café at Walnut Tree Farm. I appreciate that the location is not ideal but the risk of losing the Post Office altogether was very real and it’s not only Stowupland residents who would be inconvenienced.

Our Post Office serves a number of villages – not just residents but businesses too. Good Neighbours have said that they will try to cover requests from residents who are unable to get to the new location and don’t have friends or neighbours to take them.

Councillors have met with Jonathan Free of Mid Suffolk District Council to discuss, amongst other things, the pressure for new housing developments across Suffolk and how this might impact on our village. The Government’s National Planning Policy Framework makes it clear that house-building is to be encouraged. As funding from central government is cut year on year, the only way to make up the deficit is by way of a levy to be paid by developers of new housing. Pressure is almost certain to come – probably within a very few years from now – for housing development in our village. The last survey of residents some years ago showed that the majority favoured no development at all but some would accept small areas of housing development. If they are not doing so already, developers will be looking for greenfield sites in villages with easy access to services, to A14 and to rail links to London. The Council feel that it is important to give you information about the demands for housing across the district, how they might be met and how Stowupland might be affected. We will therefore be arranging a public open meeting to be held at a date to be announced, probably in September. We would like to hear the views of as many people as possible so please look out for details of the meeting and come along.

I haven’t, this month, written a separate report covering community events. There are no events planned for July or August as we recover from 2

Music on The Green. The next event is bingo in the Village Hall on Friday, 19th September.

In closing, I would like to thank all the people who were involved in the planning for Music on The Green and all who helped on the day. A much larger number of people than ever before have been involved and I’m grateful to every volunteer for their contribution.

I shall be off to Yorkshire soon after tidying up from Music on The Green is complete for the start of the Tour de France. Whatever your plans for the summer, I hope the sun shines and you have a happy and enjoyable time.

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It’s It’s coming coming … …

Margaret Gough

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or the armchair sports lover, this summer promises a feast of entertainment – from the football World Cup down in Brazil to the lycra clad Tour de France whizzing through Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire and a lot of France, from ‘come on Andy’ at Wimbledon to all manner of sports at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. And here in Stowupland there will be another prestigious event – one everyone can take part in with no special skills required. Yes, it’s the return of the Walker Cup competition between Stowupland and Old Newton.

This year’s event will be on Sunday, 28th September and takes place on the footpaths between the two villages. All we have to do to win the cup is make sure we have more walkers taking part than they do. The walk is not very long – a couple of miles – but is very lovely with fine views across the Suffolk countryside. And it comes with a big feelgood factor as there’ll be a small entrance charge in aid of charity, not to mention free fresh air and exercise.

So make a note in your diary and look out for more details in future editions of Telstar. ‘Come on Stowupland’.

The Walker Cup Stowupland v Old Newton – Sunday, 28th September 3

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Allotment Life David Andrew

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he day of the first summer allotment inspection was upon us and several old codgers gathered at the posh end to witness the morning’s proceedings. We remembered those days when inspections were very low key affairs and usually took place only when there was a problem and also when waiting lists were more likely to be found at the local golf club than for allotments. Some decided to stay and to offer certain opinions on the various allotments and, in one particular case, to see if there would be a suitable opportunity to casually mention the possibility of having a mini poly tunnel. As tact and diplomacy were likely to be in short supply, it was decided that bribery (a lettuce, some broad beans or new potatoes to accompany that summer lunch were possibilities) would be the best course of action. Time would tell!

The inspection committee duly arrived at the appointed hour and, with their leader at the helm, proceeded to stride purposefully down the central path to meet with the old codgers at the posh end. It was noted in passing that the tea hut was, unfortunately, closed as it was the weekend and this may have to be taken up with the owners!

‘I have the list’, said the leader as he waved the clipboard in the air.

We all nodded as if we knew what was on the list but really we had no idea. Could it be the waiting list, details of the individual plotholders and their boundaries or even those plots identified at a previous inspection as “requiring attention”? The individual boundaries are a complicated issue as some run from north to south and others from east to west. I suppose it all fits in with the general haphazard nature of a traditional allotment site and ours is certainly no exception particularly with the sudden appearance of various netting draped structures to protect the newly transplanted brassicas from the pigeons. One individual had constructed a rather large cage and returned home confident that all his sprouts were safe from any bird attack.

How wrong he was as when I visited my plot to water tomatoes, courgettes and marrows, I noticed one rather fat pigeon strutting up and down the rows under the cage. Closer inspection revealed that, whilst all the netting had been placed over the frame, one end had been left open. The pigeon certainly could not believe his luck!

The inspection commenced and it soon became obvious that if they kept on the central path as they approached your plot then you had passed. Any deviation from this path, however, spelt immediate danger and an almost certain letter from the committee would follow.

‘I think that, in the main, they are all looking very well,’ commented 5

one of the committee as they passed some particularly fine sweet peas.

Continuing on their way, they came across one plotholder leaning on his hoe as though waiting for some congratulatory remark about his rows of vegetables, another who passed a somewhat firm opinion about his neighbour’s plot and a third complaining about the size of a path.

All in a normal morning’s work for the allotment inspector!

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Parish Council

Bits and Pieces

Claire Pizzey, Parish Clerk

Planning Applications Application No.: 1717/14 Location: 22 Thorney Green Road Details: Erection of extension to front elevation

of existing garage Parish Council decision: Support.

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Outings Imperial War Museum, London – Saturday, 13th September

Fare max. £13.00. Admission free, including the new WWI Galleries.

Leave Stowupland 8.30am, depart London 4.00pm.

Friends and family welcome. Deadline end of July.

Saturday, 6th December – Ipswich Regent, 7.30pm – ‘R.A.F. in Concert’

Tickets £22.00. If there is a sufficient number, I can arrange transport. Friends and family welcome. Deadline end of August.

For either of the above, please contact Judy Clarke tel. 01449 615 386 6

Countryside Rambler Brian Ward

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hope all you ramblers with an interest in nature are out whenever possible because at this time of year there is so much to see and observe; birds are in full swing nesting and rearing their young. Most of the trees have blossomed and are bearing fruit or seeds; wild flowers are abundant and the insect life is everywhere, with caterpillars and butterflies along every hedgerow and dragonflies hovering over the lakes and rivers.

I have recently been involved in a survey with a bird ringer from the British Trust of Ornithology. We have been looking for reed warbler nests and have been quite successful as over an area of five acres mostly consisting of small lakes and reed filled ditches we have found 16 nests and to date many contain eggs or chicks which are being ringed on a weekly basis. Also in the area are cuckoos which we hope will lay an egg in one of the reed warbler nests and will subsequently be ringed and a record of its whereabouts on migration can be traced if found dead or mist netted.

During a recent stay at Thetford forest with two of our grandchildren, l was walking through the woodland with Maisy, who is ten years old and very keen on nature. We spotted what appeared to be melting snow covering an area the size of a dinner plate. It was I believe a jelly fungus; this is the first time I have seen this strange almost alien looking fungus and photographed it as I may never see one again.

Recently, while sitting beside a local lake, I heard a droning noise. I thought at first it was a microlight aircraft but as I looked into the sky a large swarm of bees passed overhead and swirled across the lake. I suspect they were looking for a new home. Whilst on the subject of stinging insects, I found a hornet recently and could not identify it. I consulted a friend who knows a far deal more about British wasps than I do and he said it may be an Asiatic hornet which had flown across The Channel from France where they arrived on a shipment of pottery from China and are invading other countries. The main concern is that they kill honey bee colonies and are not a native species; like many other invasive insects we will have to tolerate them as we have the harlequin ladybird.

Closer to home, the birds in the garden are mostly doing fine,the blackbirds have fledged, the wagtail and robin found other mates and are nesting again, a great tit in the bird box is sitting on eggs, goldfinches have fledged. The only disappointment is the linnet laid one egg then disappeared and I have not seen them for several weeks.

One of my wife’s friends asked me to check out a wasp / bees nest under 7

the eaves of her front porch. She was obviously concerned due to the proximity of the nest to her front door. They turned out to be harmless bumble bees and will not harm you unless you physically disturb the nest.

I mentioned this to a pest control friend and to date he has had over 350 phone calls from the public this year to eradicate bees nests. Obviously he talks them out of the eradication route and pays them a visit to assure them they are quite harmless. We need our bees for pollination and what would summer be without bees buzzing around our gardens.

I must mention the buttercups on the village green; they were quite stunning this year – a common flower but what a joy they were to see.

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Over 60 Club Jean Coleman eport of Stowupland Over 60s day out … and thanks to Mrs Holsman for the work involved. This, my report number three, will tell of our day out to lunch. After all that heavy rain our day out was a lovely sunny day; we met at our appointed places … all very well timed with our coach. As you know, the coach being a bit higher, you can see over fences and hedges … and so many houses have roses around their front doors … all in bloom.

Our meal was ready, each member had their choice already ordered from the menu earlier; no complaints. All happy, so back on the bus for a pleasant ride home the long way around.

We meet afternoons in the Village Hall on the second Tuesday of each month at 2.00pm … so no worry about dark rainy nights … so what is your excuse. Do come and join us. For more details contact me: Jean Coleman tel. 01449 775 116.

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Coffee Morning at Stowupland Chapel on Friday, 25th July 10.00am to 12.00noon Everyone welcome for coffee / tea, cake and a chat.

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Stowupland Open Gardens Day Sunday, 13th July, 1.00pm to 6.00pm

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Parish Council Report Sandy Smith

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atters of report from last month included the positioning of the replacement willow tree donated

by Dr & Mrs Rose, the provision of replacement footpath posts and signs by Suffolk Counct Council for the Parish Council to replace where necessary around the village.

Within 48 hours of this delivery, Suffolk Counct Council contractors turned up with more posts and signs and placed them themselves along the various footpaths. However, the Parish Council do have further positions where posts need to be replaced. The Clerk reported Stowupland website of Onesuffolk.net has been closed down by someone and the Stowupland.org website which is not the village website has some inaccurate information on it. Although it has a link to Telstar there are also a lot of other publications on it. This is to be investigated further. No one has come forward to fill the Parish Councillor vacancy. It has been decided that whilst this vacancy remains the current Councillors will continue with the same committees. However, two Councillors wish to step down from the community events committee and this is likely to happen at the end of summer.

During the public forum, Mrs Sharman reported that there is an overgrown area with rubbish which belongs to the High School where a poly-tunnel used to be and the seeds from the weeds are spreading to adjoining properties.

The Chairman and Clerk are having a meeting with the school next month and will take this to the meeting. It was advised that some residents are still driving over the kerb in order to access their properties. Councillor Green confirmed that this is an offence and that the resident would be liable to any damage incurred to the pavement and that the Highways Department should have written to the residents but he will chase it with Highways.

An e-mail was received from Consumer Futures, part of Citizens Advice, advising that they are a statutory body that monitors Post Office provision.

They reported that as part of the feedback from the public consultation over the transfer of the Post Office from Church Road to Walnut Tree Farm showed that whilst the majority of residents seem to support the move, including those who signed a petition, however, there is a significant minority who oppose it. This was mainly about the access and position on the outskirts of the village which would make it difficult for some residents to get to.

Consumer Futures have asked the Parish Council to clarify the reason that they are supporting the move and what local factors had been taken into account and they have asked the Post Office to delay their decision until this response had been received. As a full time opening Post Office has to run alongside a large business for it to be viable, the most realistic alternative 11

within the village is the garage and the Co-op have already dismissed the idea. No other business has expressed a desire to incorporate a Post Office into their premises which leaves only two options: either support the move or face the closure of a full time Post Office from the village. For those who are unable to get to Walnut Tree Farm, the Good Neighbours Scheme are happy to try to meet requests for transport as they do presently for the current Post Office and would prefer to take people to Walnut Tree Farm than take them to Stowmarket where the main post office is in the High Street making it difficult to park close by. Not only is the Post Office an amenity for Stowupland but also for surrounding villages where people from as far away as Gislingham and Wickham Skeith are using Stowupland. There is also the importance of job provision to be taken into account. The Parish Council will respond to the Consumer Futures to clarify their support for retaining a post office within the village.

Jonathan Free has given Parish Councillors a presentation about embarking on a Neighbourhood Plan. This is not an easy decision to make.

If there are significant development plans in the pipeline then it may be useful to have a neighbourhood plan in force so that the Parish Council can have some influence and control over the content and location of any such development whereas if there is no development proposed, producing a plan could result in significant cost and energy being wasted. It has to be borne in mind that the new National Planning Policy Framework encouraging development in villages such as Stowupland which is one of only a few key service areas within Mid Suffolk as we already have a number of shops, businesses and schools within the village. It was decided that there should be a public meeting in September in order to gauge the opinion of residents and it is important that both those that are for and against possible housing development should attend in order to get a true indication of people’s views.

The Community Events committee reported that they are still desperately short of people to act as stewards and sell draw tickets on the gates at the Music on The Green. It was agreed that the Dignity at Work Policy, the Grievance Policy and the New Financial Regulations proposed by the Finance and Policy Committee should be accepted. There will be no change to the Bank Mandate, the cost of some high visibility jackets for the community speedwatch team will be reimbursed and £100 was agreed towards their running costs. The Transport, Traffic and Safety Sub-Committee are to undertake further surveys of school traffic movement in September and again in April next year. The Churchyard and Cemetery Sub-Committee reported that 50% of Mr Parish’s paid time is spent in maintaining the Churchyard, amounting to 50 hours work during the last four months. Quotes are to be sought for cutting the hedge at the back of the church and for cutting the conifers that border Mr Bartlett’s property by the cemetery; all cuttings are to be removed from site. The Footpaths Sub-Committee advised that Old Newton have set a date for the Walker Cup competition – 28th September.

The Green Group will hold their next meeting after Bosch have completed 12

their trials on The Green. Councillor Burden attended a meeting on behalf of the Emergency Planning Group at Mid Suffolk Council to look at setting up a steering group with Babergh District Council. He reported that some areas in the North East such as Gateshead are following Suffolk’s emergency planning procedures. He is also looking at setting up some skills training for next year. Councillor Voden attended a Suffolk Association of Local Councils meeting last week and he reported that the Police are being proactive with neighbourhood watch schemes. They also reported that the Police were working well alongside community speedwatch groups and were visiting those residents who were caught exceeding 50mph in a 30mph area.

Suffolk Association of Local Councils are very concerned about the poor communication provided by both Mid Suffolk District Council and Suffolk Counct Council and found that the only way to get anything done was to go via the local County or District Councillor. It appears that Mid Suffolk District Council highest priority is finding a new HQ and they are not providing a satisfactory service to their residents. Many villages are really concerned about the impact that the new two tier school system is going to have on parking and traffic in villages in the autumn and can get no response to their concerns from the County Council. There are also concerns about the backlog of potholes; Parish Councils report these to Highways but cannot get a response from them as to when they will be repaired. David Stiff is head of Mid Area Highways and it was suggested that Parish Councils go direct to him if they are unable to make any headway with the department.

Councillor Bloom reported that a number of parishioners had asked about the overhanging hedges along Church Road making it dangerous for pedestrians. This is to be reported to Highways as it is a safety factor along with a large pothole on the back road between Wood Farm and Lapwings.

Councillor Burden had also had reports from residents about overgrown grass opposite their properties in Thorney Green Road and the flooding that occurs on the A1120 between the Tesco and A14 roundabouts every time we have a rain storm. These will also be reported to Highways. A resident had also reported to him about the lack of knowledge and incorrect information given by Planning Department staff at Mid Suffolk District Council. He also reported that Mid Suffolk District Council were unable to accept a payment by a credit card. Many residents had complained about the number of people who had urinated on The Green during the 5-a-Side tournament and it was suggested that portaloos be set up on The Green when it is used for parking for events in the future. There were also reports of damage to The Green but there was no evidence of this following the grass being cut. There were also six iron pins left in the grass which were caught by the contractor’s mowers. He also reported that three residents had reported their concerns that the cash machine at the Post Office had been tampered with but there was no evidence of tampering found. Councillor Burden advised that a group of scouts had been round the village tidying up. Councillor Hamilton reported that there were a lot of overhanging nettles in Thorney Green Road 13

and these have been reported to Highways. Councillor Cooper requested permission for parking on The Green on 6th July when his garden will be open to raise money for charity and this was agreed. The Chairman reported that Mr Stevenson had reported that when the contractor cut the grass on a footpath near Columbyne Close, some tree saplings were destroyed but this was inevitable as the grass was taller than the saplings. The contractor has been asked to keep the width of cut to a minimum in this area.

The Police were called out to an incident before they could deliver their report but left a written note of the incidents that had occurred within the village over the previous month. These included a stolen cycle, damage to a fence, two assaults, a burglary and two stolen catalytic converters. The report also stated that there would be a summer sports event again this year organised by the Safer Neighbourhood Team team and another marking session for catalytic converters but unfortunately there were no dates recorded for these events.

Councillor Byles has already spoken to the leader of Mid Suffolk District Council about the poor communication at the local authority but will go back to him again and Councillor Green will also add his weight to the complaint.

She feels that the situation has been going on for far too long and needs to be made a much higher priority in order to sort it out. Caroline also felt that finding the new HQ has brought all other activities at the Council to a halt. She reported that the Benefits Team at the Council are working well and have just had another successful prosecution of a person from Woolpit who was given a suspended sentence and required to repay the arrears for wrongly claiming housing benefit whilst having a second property in Colchester. Some affordable housing developments are going ahead in Woolpit, Stowmarket and Haughley.

Councillor Green advised that there was no possibility of the village bus route being extended to the new proposed Post Office. He is trying to establish what the current position is in respect of the footpath to the rear of Trinity Walk. The definitive route cannot be followed as trees have grown up over the years making it impassable. Everybody uses the track which is fine in dry weather but is not suitable when wet underfoot. He will continue to pursue this with Kevin Verlander. He reported that, despite rumours to the contrary, in respect of the Mill Lane development, now renamed Gateway 14, nothing has been submitted to planning as yet.

Included in the correspondence was a request from Councillor Burden as to whether the Parish Council owns the ditch between his property and The Green and was advised that they do not. The Village Hall committee are dealing with a report of drug paraphernalia being found in the WI garden, but the Police had received no reports about this. An e-mail has been received from Mid Suffolk District Council advising of a public consultation on the community infrastructure levy but the Parish Council did not feel that a response was necessary. Suffolk County Council has sent a form for the Parish Council to sign in respect of the proposed Safety to School footpath from 14

Maple Road, across The Green, past the High School to the Freeman School.

It was agreed that until Suffolk County Council furnish the Parish Council with more detail on the design and construction of this footpath they will not be signing the form. Also Suffolk County Council will be advised that sufficient time must be given to allow consultation with Stowupland residents.

Mendlesham Parish Council are to hold a Neighbourhood Plan meeting on 3rd July and some Stowupland Parish Councillors are to attend. Councillor Burden is to oversee the funding provided by Mid Suffolk District Council to provide various training courses that will be useful to different groups within the village. The owner of the new house being built on the former pumping station site has enquired about who owns the ditches around the property.

They do not belong to the Parish Council, however, they will be advised that these ditches need to be carefully maintained as the area is very prone to flooding. A resident had telephoned the clerk with a list of overgrown hedges, trees etc which will all be passed on to Highways. The owner of Berick House has written to say that he has received no reply to his letter regarding the posts outside his property and his request for the grass to be cut by the contractor who cuts other parts of The Green. A letter had been sent to him but for some reason does not appear to have been received. A further letter will now be hand delivered to ensure that he receives it.

The meeting closed at 9.40pm

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‘Beware of Scams …’

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ayne, my wife, realised this last month that our E111 had run out, and, as Aaron is on an exchange visit with school, decided to apply for replacements.

On the previous occasion, applying involved a visit to the Post Office, the filling in of a comprehensive form, and the sending of an envelope to the appropriate department. Things are so much easier now – so we thought - for there is the facility for applying on-line (much quicker and effective – and saves the price of a stamp!).

Having identified an appropriate site through a search engine, Jayne spent a good while going through the form, and seeking out extra information (like N.I. numbers), when she came to the last page, which announced that , before they could complete, she would have to pay £27.00! Unbelievable, the first time we applied – albeit with the help of the Post Office – it was free.

I personally blamed it on Privatisation (typical Guardian reader), but Jayne decided to re-investigate the search engine. Sure enough, she discovered that the first site was a private company that had set up a facility to apply, in effect, on our behalf, and who charge a fee to cover ‘administrative costs’. A closer examination of other options located the Government site, which required the same information submitting, and look the same length of time to complete, but this one was, as with the paper application, free of charge.

These alternative sites, that look so official and trustworthy, are allegedly computer ‘scams’, that lull the ‘novice‘ user into a false sense of security, and then take advantage – usually at a cost. There’s a lot of them about. Another that I came across was an ‘e-card’ that came under the guise of someone that I knew, but to open would have resulted in rogue software becoming attached to my computer with disastrous results. (There are times I wish I’d remained a dinosaur where modern technology was concerned!).

I reckon this is like the false prophets that Jesus warns us against. Those that give the impression that they represent the things of God, and seem legitimate and plausible in every respect, yet lull the unsuspecting into a false sense of security, who then discover, usually when it’s too late, that they have been duped by a fraudster who is out to take advantage.

Jesus reckons that we should always be on our guard: ‘Beware of false prophets, whose appearance is as sheep, but underneath are savage wolves’ (Matthew 7: 15). His advice is to check them out thoroughly before committing yourselves, which he calls ‘the fruits of their labour’. And the best way is to weigh them up against the teachings of Jesus, summed up in the two greatest 16

Commandments: the love of God in all things and the love for one’s neighbour before one’s self.

Oh, and one other critical factor, there is no charge for God’s love and forgiveness – it’s freely given to all who apply!

God Bless,

Chris

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ur coffee mornings continue through the summer, the next one being on Friday, 25th July, 2014 10.00am to 12.00noon. Currently we are trying to raise funds for the alterations we are hoping to make with regard to the toilets. Therefore, donations given at these mornings will go towards the planned building work. We would love to see anyone who would like to drop in and have a ‘cuppa chat and a cake’ Services at the URC Chapel are held each Sunday at 10.30.am and we cordially invite anyone who wishes to join us in our worship. A warm welcome awaits you.

Our speakers for July are as follows: 1st July Mary Durrant 8th July Derek Ames 15th July Clive Herrod 22nd July Nigel Crisp

Afternoon Fellowship Just to keep you in the picture we recommence our meetings on the first Monday in October.

We welcome anyone who would like to join us at our meetings (male or female). Come and enjoy the fellowship also a cuppa.

Mary Clark

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4th June Meeting

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he meeting opened with our A.G.M., a report of talks, visits, displays and fund-raising over the year and a careful look at our finances, which are in good order. There were many people to thank: our supportive members, our trustees (the members of the Committee), the Telstar team for its support of this article, and Sally Wray, our Independent Examiner. The Committee members were willing to serve for another year and duly re-elected.

Interest in the history of Lime Tree Place made for a very well-attended meeting and we were grateful to Hannah Salmon and Darren Dordoy for stepping in with their talk at short notice. They began by describing the growth of this residential area, which was typical of Victorian developments.

The land was bought by William Green in 1857 and plots were then sold to builders, a few at a time. It was about 50 years before the development was complete. The area of Lime Tree Place and Bridge Street was called ‘California’, a reference to the Gold Rush, with its suggestion of a land of plenty. Terraces were named but it was some time before the two roads were named. The houses were not numbered until 1906.

19th century sanitary reports made unsavoury reading. There had been no overall plan for drainage and there were no sewers. Drains were often blocked, cesspits over-flowing and pumps reported to be providing dirty water.

Rent books, censuses, and directories such as Kelly’s provided many details. The local industries were a main source of employment but there were also tradespeople in the area, along with several shops, a sub-post office and the Unicorn pub, which also had a bake-house.

Many residents were employed at Prentice’s Gun Cotton Factory. The gun cotton explosion in 1871 left six of them dead and five injured. There was extensive damage to properties in Lime Tree Place.

One house was partly demolished the following year, when Sgt McCarthy and his son set about removing gunpowder from obsolete shells and putting it into paper bags. They attempted this in front of a log fire. The resulting explosion killed both, though others in the house had miraculous escapes.

1956 saw another flurry of newspaper reports, when a Wattisham airman had to bail out of his plane. He was lucky to miss a steam train and power cables but crashed through a roof in Lime Tree place, ending up stuck though the ceiling of a bedroom where a 75 year old woman had been sleeping.

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We greatly appreciated Hannah and Darren’s talk, which was clearly based on years of research. They would be delighted to hear from anyone with information, memories or documents relating to Lime Tree Place. Contact email addresses are hannah.salmon@outlook.com and dazdordoy@hotmail. com or phone 01449 615 856.

Information We are always grateful for any information about the history of the village, its people, their employment and pastimes, and its buildings. Do get in touch if you come across anything of interest. Documents and photographs are treated with great respect and can be copied and returned.

Neil’s Notes The enumerators of the census occasionally left written comments on the census forms that lead us to believe that the job of tracking down all the occupants of a district, collecting the forms and making sure they were correctly completed was a great deal of trouble. At the end of the 1881 census for part of Stowmarket is the comment by enumerator Arthur John Cornell: “Thus endeth the census for 1881 for district No. 18 Stowmarket, Suffolk. No- one more pleased than your humble servant A.J.C. that I have finished.”

Talking-Point The property named as Dagger House on Hodskinson’s Map of Suffolk (1783) is Elm Farmhouse. Records for a property on the site go back to 1327. The original name for the house was Dego, which comes from the old Norman name. DeGonyy. In 1446, Thomas Dego left the estate to his son, John Dego. ‘Dagger’ was derived over time from ‘Dego’.

Hollingsworth mentions John Kebil de Degowys in 1488, John Dego in 1490 and John Keble of Dego in 1629, so the property may have been the manor house of Thorney Keebles.

With thanks to Irene and Tim Dickinson and to Neil Langridge.

For our next ‘Talking Point’, if you were heating together onion juice, white lily, Narbonne honey and white wax, then cooling the mixture, what would you be making (apart from a strange smell)?

Programme 2nd July — Visit to Gipping Chapel Members and visitors are invited to meet at Gipping Chapel for a tour of the Chapel with Roy Tricker, starting at 7.00pm.

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Suffolk's foremost authority on the county's parish churches will take us around one of his favourites. Donations to Gipping Chapel. Please get in touch if you would like to join this visit but need help with transport.

August 6th — Grandad Played the Cornet –

Village Brass Bands by David Cawdell

David has researched village bands throughout East Anglia and will include some local bands, such as Combs and Gislingham.

This meeting will be at our usual time of 7.30pm, in the Village Hall.

Visitors are always welcome and refreshments are available. Admission is £1 for members, £3 for non-members.

We look forward to seeing you.

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Community Speed Watch Scheme Morris Brand, Chairperson Transport, Traffic and Safety Group

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he Community Speed Watch (CSW) scheme has now been operating for two months and I would just like to bring you up to date with the latest figures.

We carried out a total of seven checks and a total of 34 vehicles were recorded travelling over the speed limit. The average speed of those caught speeding was 40.45mph and the highest recorded speed was 45mph. This showed an increase of seven more vehicles and the average speed increased by 0.6mph.

We have been blessed with the weather so far and it has been rather pleasant carrying out the checks. The scheme appears to have been welcomed by the vast majority of motorists and we are pleased about that. However, we have encountered a few drivers who, for whatever reason, feel the need to show their feelings by making some rude gestures. That said, perhaps it’s their way of saying that we’re doing a good job!

On a lighter note, we had a driver stop to speak to us one day and requested that we record his speed as he approached us. Somewhat bewildered, we agreed and off he drove southbound in his beautiful old Hillman Super Minx.

What’s a Hillman Super Minx, our younger readers will be asking.

Well, for our younger readers, this car was from the early 1960’s and it was a convertible. Now the younger readers will again be asking, what is a convertible? Well I guess today you would call it a Cabriolet! Anyway, off he drives southbound towards the garage and sure enough, some ten minutes or so later, he is seen approaching us northbound. The speed detection gun is locked on to him and we record the speed. He pulled into the car park and asked how fast he was driving. We informed him that he was driving at 32mph. That’s fine as it is within the limit and when I asked him what his speedometer read on the approach, he quietly said 40mph! We did suggest that he has it checked out.

I would like to allay any fears that some residents may have about the CSW scheme replacing the police carrying out their speed checks. I can assure you that we are definitely NOT taking over and I would like to report that the police are still carrying out their checks. We are merely assisting the police in an attempt to reduce the speed whilst driving through Stowupland.

I end this report by once again asking for volunteers to help with the scheme. If you feel that can spare a couple of hours per month and would like to become actively involved, please do not hesitate contact Councillor Morris Brand on 07939 177 967 or, indeed, the Parish Clerk or any Parish Councillor.

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July Dates Tues

1 Coffee Morning

10.00am

Jubilee Court

Tues Wed

1 Beetle Drive

2.30pm

Church Hall

2 Baby & Toddler Group

9.30am

Village Hall

Wed

2 Open Church

2.00pm Holy Trinity Church

Wed

2 Book Group

2.00pm

Wed

2 Local History Group – visit (see page 20)

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3 Short Mat Bowls

7.30pm

Village Hall

Sun

6 Country & Western Dance

7.30pm

Village Hall

Mon

7 Dance Club

7.30pm

Village Hall

Tues

8 Coffee Morning

10.00am

Jubilee Court

Tues

8 Over 60 Club

2.00pm

Village Hall

Wed

9 Baby & Toddler Group

9.30am

Village Hall

Wed

9 Open Church

2.00pm Holy Trinity Church

Thur 10 Parish Council

7.30pm V. H. Meeting Room

Thur 10 Short Mat Bowls

7.30pm

Sun Sun

13 TELSTAR DEADLINE DATE – August issue 13 Open Gardens (see back cover) 10.00am

Sun

13 Country & Western Dance

Mon

14 Dance Club

Tues

15 Coffee Morning

Wed

7.30pm

Village Hall

Village Hall

7.30pm

Village Hall

10.00am

Jubilee Court

16 Baby & Toddler Group

9.30am

Village Hall

Wed

16 Open Church

2.00pm Holy Trinity Church

Wed

16 W.I. – A Royal Year

7.30pm

Village Hall

Thur 17 P.C. Community Events W.G.

7.30pm

URC Chapel

Thur 17 Short Mat Bowls

7.30pm

Village Hall

Sun

20 Country & Western Dance

7.30pm

Village Hall

Mon

21 Dance Club

7.30pm

Village Hall

Tues

22 Mobile Library

9.30am

Jubilee Court

Tues

22 Mobile Library

9.55am

The Green

Tues

22 Coffee Morning

10.00am

Jubilee Court Village Hall

Wed

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9.30am

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23 Open Church

2.00pm Holy Trinity Church

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7.30pm

Village Hall

Fri

25 Coffee Morning

10.00am

URC Chapel

Sun

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7.30pm

Village Hall

Mon

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7.30pm

Village Hall

Tues

29 Coffee Morning

10.00am

Jubilee Court

Tues

29 Beetle Drive

2.30pm

Church Hall

Wed

30 Open Church

2.00pm Holy Trinity Church

Thur 31 P.C. Finance & Policy Meeting

7.30pm

URC Chapel

Thur 31 Short Mat Bowls

7.30pm

Village Hall

If you wish to attend one of the events listed, and would like help with transport, please contact Good Neighbours on 07591 539 621

August Dates Sat

2 P.C. Allotments W.G.

10.00am

The Allotments

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3 Country & Western Dance

7.30pm

Village Hall

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Village Hall

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5 Coffee Morning

10.00am

Jubilee Court

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5 Beetle Drive

2.30pm

Church Hall

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6 Open Church

2.00pm Holy Trinity Church

Wed

6 Book Group

2.00pm

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6 Local History Group (see page 21)

7.30pm

Village Hall

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7 Short Mat Bowls

7.30pm

Village Hall

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Community Quiz

September 28

Walker Cup (see page 3)

October

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October

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Diary Dates

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For contact details for clubs / groups etc. see page 43.

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s I write this we haven’t seen any appreciable rain for some time. Also, as I struggle to find the right words to write I am watching the Tour de Suisse (cycling), which has more than enough water for everyone – rain, fog, spray and snow. This reminded me of a summer problem which fortunately we, The Welhams, are saved from by having a very helpful Uncle Jim (Finbow).

Typically holidays are planned in the winter/spring months whilst we are preparing our seedlings/tender young perennials/favourite home grown vegetables. Fast forward to the summer months when everything in the garden is blooming and the sun is shining. We find ourselves enjoying a well-deserved holiday but worrying just how much rain, if any, is falling on faraway Stowupland.

Well, worry no more. Could Good Neighbours help? Whilst we cannot claim to have Alan Titchmarsh or Monty Don as volunteers (yet), we do have in our team of volunteers a number of green-fingered individuals who know how to use a watering can.

Our helpline number is 07591 539 621. Please contact us if you would like our help in keeping your garden hydrated during your holiday or if you require assistance with any of the activities listed on our hand-out included with a previous Telstar.

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We recently bought a second areshed now applying our other sites, so westraw hope it take too hand which weforintend to cover our updoesn’t with. The lastlong. two Our winters planning thethe council lovestacks the idea of re-cycling so our second have beenadvisor so wettells thatmewethat feel outdoor need protecting.

Fortunately hand shed should be encouraged (We’ll see!!). We will soon be carting straw so I we already have some planning permissions in place and are now applying hope that we will not cause too much inconvenience on the roads. We mustn’t for ourtoo other sites, so we hope it doesn’t too long.

Ourtoo planning advisor drive slowly or everybody gets cross, buttake we mustn’t drive quickly either tells me that the council love the idea of re-cycling so our second hand or we’ll encounter the speed watch group, and that will never do!! I’m dreadingshed it should be(Can encouraged see!!) We will be carting so I this hope already!! you speed(We’ll in a tractor?)

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Weand mustn’t drive (11.06.2014).

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I’m dreading in last week and most of the internal work is complete, it takes forever, or so it already!! (Can you speed in a tractor?) Ducks are arriving at Walnut as I write seems, but it’s looking good, we hope that you’ll agree. Jane is busily concocting this (11.6.2014). We heat the sheds to 30°C degrees before they arrive and recipes for the café with what I think could possibly be the best Carrot Cake that every day wewill reduce do best with change.

Stowupland havethis seenby(I 1°C, hope they that you’ll like it asgradual much asclimate I do, I’ve put on weight already, this tasting job can’t be recommended enough!!).

So to the shop, Anna’s domain; well it’s getting there. Some of the windows went to seework you all soon. in last week and most of theHope internal is complete, it takes forever, or so it

seems, but it’s looking good. We hope that you’ll agree. Jane is busily concocting recipes for the café with what I think could possibly be the best carrot cake that Stowupland will have seen. (I hope that you’ll like it as much as I do, I’ve put on weight already – this tasting job can’t be recommended enough!)

Hope to see you all soon.

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I Remember …

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y late husband, Cyril (Duke) Bloom was called up on 23rd February 1943. He was dispatched to Royal Marine Command Depot at Lympstone in Devon. He trained at Achnacarry in Scotland, not far from Spean Bridge, where there is a wonderful memorial to the Commandos overlooking the valley of the River Spean.

Cyril went to France on D-Day plus one, landing on Sword Beach. On 29th June 1944 he was wounded in his arm and was sent home to recuperate.

He was wounded again on 21st January 1945, but remained with his troop until he was de-mobbed May 1946.

We went to the 50th Anniversary in Normandy and we were able to visit many of the places seen on television recently, such as Caen, Pegasus Bridge and Arromanches. We also went to Ranville Cemetery were many of Cyril’s comrades are buried – 2100 graves. Sadly Cyril died nearly ten years ago, but I have fond memories of him and of our trip to France.

Mary Bloom

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here will be a Service at Holy Trinity Church on Monday, 4th August at 7.30pm to commemorate the outbreak of the First World War.

If you would like to attend, but have problems with transport to church, Stowupland Good Neighbours would be happy to help. If you have any questions about the service, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

All are very welcome to this short but meaningful event, marking the 100th anniversary of a moment which changed our world forever, and which led to suffering and death for so many of our forebears.

Revd David

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resident Judy welcomed members, our W.I. Advisor, Jenny Pearson, the newest members, Anna and Rebecca, and a visitor. Following the singing of ‘Jerusalem’, the business was dealt with. Boards were out for names for various outings. The knitting and sewing groups set up by Colleen are well established and there are scripts available if anyone wishes to set up a drama group.

We then heard from our speaker, Linda Scholes, with ‘Name that tune’.

Linda was raised on a ranch in the foothills of the Cascade mountains, in Washington State, U.S.A., where families always made their own entertainment. Her grandmother taught her to read music and encouraged harmony singing in the families. Linda then put us through our paces, and, under her direction, we sang ‘Pack up your troubles’ and ‘It’s a long way to Tipperary’, harmonizing well and managing to all finish together.

Continuing her story, throughout her schooldays, Linda had a good rapport with her teachers, especially at High School, where she and her fellow students were encouraged in music and drama, putting on a Broadway musical each year.

Linda travelled a lot, taking part in various competitions, which also involved many young men, but not being of interest to any of them, considered herself – at the ripe old age of 18 – to be ‘on the shelf ’. This state of affairs ended when she met and married 2nd. Lieutenant James Scholes (who, fortunately, also enjoyed singing and had a good bass voice!).

He was posted to England in 1971 and, after his retirement, opted to remain in Suffolk, where Linda, now a widow, continues to enjoy her music, family, friends and village life. Linda was a witty and delightful speaker – no wonder I was approached that evening to arrange a return visit some time.

After refreshments, there was a short discussion on the resolution which was being put forward at the A.G.M. in early June. It concerned urging everyone to put their names on the organs transplant register, for which members were in total agreement and the vote carried accordingly.

The raffle then took place, followed by the competition results :– colour – 1st. Rebecca, 2nd. Pam, 3rd. Ann. Flower of the month – 1st. Mary C., 2nd.

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The Curate’s Letter Revd Paul Clarke

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or more than ten years I avoided stepping into a church, with the exception of the occasional wedding. However, when I was a bit older (possibly wiser and definitely plumper!) I began to ask questions about life, the church and the Christian faith. I started by quizzing and challenging any friend that demonstrated a faith and they soon got fed up with me! I wanted answers, so the local church seemed like the logical place to get them. The trouble is, that meant actually going to a service and nobody wanted to go with me. So, I googled my nearest church, found out what time the Sunday morning service was and set out with trepidation, more questions running through my mind …

What will they be like?

Should I wear a suit or something trendy?

Will they lock me in a room and try to convert me?

I arrived, took a deep breath, and went into the building. A very smiley man gave me three books and two leaflets as I walked in, trying to look confident and ‘cool’ before sitting on the back pews. The next forty minutes was a blur of trying to work out which book to use, when to stand up or sit down and some excellent miming of hymns that I had never heard of! As the final music began I was more than ready to leave and headed swiftly towards the door ... until a very nice couple intercepted me, introduced themselves and began to explain what happened at the church. I think that couple were literally God given, as without their intervention my life would have taken a completely different course and I would not be writing this now! I got involved in some of the church home groups who were also very accommodating and patient enough to discuss my constant questions!

I find the religious side to Christianity very helpful now as the best way of worshiping, praying and learning about God with like-minded people but it made no sense whatsoever until I began to explore what the Christian faith was all about.

If you have got questions then we are running a series of evening meetings called Start! Over six weeks we will meet in the south aisle of Haughley church, watch a DVD, discuss the meaning of life and the christian faith. I would like to invite YOU to come along!

NO pressure, NO locked rooms and definitely NO Bible bashing, just good conversation and the chance to find out what Christianity is all about.

What have you got to lose?

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The first session is on Wednesday, 17th September, beginning at 7.30pm or come from 7.00pm for some refreshments. You could also call or email me to let me know if you are coming and what your favourite biscuit is.

Your Curate,

Paul Holy Trinity Church Vicar:

Revd David Swales

Tel: 01449 675 503

Curate:

Revd Paul Clarke

Tel: 01449 672 140

Churchwarden:

Mrs Ann Doubtfire

Tel. 01449 770 363

Mrs Sue Hayter

Tel. 01449 613 710

Church Email: holytrinityuk@hotmail.com

www.facebook.com/haughleybenefice

Services in July 2014 July

6th

9.30am Parish Communion 4.00pm 1st @ 4 Service – Church with a difference!

July

13th

9.30am Morning Worship with Trinity Starz 6.30pm Evensong (B.C.P.)

July

20th

8.00am Holy Communion (B.C.P.) 9.30am Morning Prayer (B.C.P.)

July 21st (Mon) July

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10.30am Songs of Praise at Steeple View – All Welcome!

9.30am All-Age Family Service 6.30pm Parish Communion

(B.C.P. – Book of Common Prayer)

A Prayer My Father in heaven, I praise You that the battle in life not given to the strong nor the race to the swift, for I am neither. My desire is that I will be found among the true and faithful to whom the victory is promised through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen

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Ho ly Tr in ity Ch ur c h

NOTICEBOARD Parish Registers

Steeple View

Baptisms

The residents warmly invite you to join them for their Songs of Praise Service at Steeple View on Monday, 21st July at 10.30am (followed by a short Communion for those who wish to stay).

We welcome into the family of Christ’s Church: 25th May Madison Mia Bellchambers

Weddings Our congratulations to those who have recently married: 31st May Abigail Wooltorton & Thomas Graves

100 Club The June winners are: 1st 2nd 3rd

39 Mrs D Lowes 34 Miss S Stanford 6 Mr M Hammond

100-Club membership for another year starts in July. We will contact all existing members. If you are not a member and would like to join, please contact Kevin Stanford 01449 613 027.

Cost is £12.00 for a year.

There are three prizes each month for £25.00, £15.00 and £10.00. Half the monies raised are used towards the cost of running Holy Trinity Church and half towards prizes.

Funerals Our love, sympathy and prayers to the families of those who have recently died: 5th June

Moira Smith

Beetle Drives Come along and enjoy some fun and congenial company at the Beetle Drive that will be held on Tuesdays, 1st and 29th of July at 2.30pm in the Church Hall. All are most welcome to come along and join us, we’d love to see you!

Church Hall Bookings Why not book the comfortable, well-appointed Church Hall, the size of which is ideal for the smaller party, meeting or function. For further information, please contact John & Ann Parsell on tel. 01449 672 592.

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NOTICEBOARD Weekly Open Church Holy Trinity Church has an Open Church Session from 2.00pm to 4.00pm each Wednesday. Come on in and enjoy your Parish Church for a visit, quiet prayer or just to look around.

Join us in the Church Hall for a free cup of tea/coffee while waiting for children coming out of school, have a chat, or enquire about church activities etc.

A D V A N C E

Dads, Mums & Children!

Don’t forget Trinity Starz on 13th July at 9.30am and also please come to our bright and friendly All-

Age Family Service

in church on Sunday, July 28th at 9.30am. Do stay to have a chat and FairTrade refreshments with us in the hall afterwards!

N O T I C E :

Deanery Pilgrimage A Deanery Pilgrimage, as part of the Diocese’s 100-Year celebrations, will take place on Saturday, 16th August. There will be 5 groups of pilgrims starting at the 5 churches at the edge of the Deanery, gradually meeting up and converging on Stowupland Church for a short service and refreshments.

More details in the August Telstar.

Ploughman’s Lunch Come along and enjoy our popular Ploughman’s lunch in congenial company on Tuesday, July 15th at 12.00noon in the Church Hall.

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Sam’s view

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ello everyone. I cannot quite believe it but I have now lived in Stowupland for four years. That is my whole life! My little sister Jessica has just turned three. How time flies.

I am still amazed at how much there is to do in the village. A lot of things we cannot yet do as we are too young, such as the casino nights, and we probably wouldn't be much use at the quiz nights. I quite like the idea of bingo but Mummy and Daddy think we would distract the other players, so again something to wait for when we are older. We have been to craft fairs and the play park at the Village Hall, seen football and cricket at the Sports and Social Club, had a sing song and eaten yummy cup cakes at 1st@4 at the church. A favourite weekend is the Music on The Green and the Service on The Green, both of which may be long gone by the time you read this. I am looking forward to the open gardens on July 13th. You might see us at a garden, helping Mummy.

Some of you may remember, or even taken part in, the Stowupland Three Peak Challenge last year. This stood Mummy in good stead when she attempted the national three peak challenge, which involved climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales – Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon. I am happy to say she successfully completed the challenge in under 24 hours and raised a lot of money for EACH. Her knees are still aching but that hasn't stopped her signing up for the Yorkshire Three Peak challenge for next year. There will also be another Stowupland Three Peak Challenge later this year. Details should be appearing in Telstar soon. Last time Jessica and I stayed at base camp to help Daddy but maybe we will try to visit at least one peak.

It will soon be our summer holidays. Hopefully the weather will be good enough for us to get around the many footpaths walks in the village. Mummy said we will also be looking out for geocaching treasure hunts. If you see us around say hello.

Bye for now Sam x

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Sports & Social Club Mark Campbell, Chairman

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would like to start off by thanking everyone who voted me on this year as Chairman of the Social club. I will endeavour to put sports facilities and recreation areas for the village at the top of the list.

I have to give thanks to the football club who put on an amazing fivea-side competition last month; it was a joy to see so many people come to Stowupland and enjoy all that we can offer as a village.

We have a number of changes put into place now that the big five-a-side is behind us and with the help of John Craine and the Village Hall committee these should be starting by the end of the summer, notably a new storage compound for all the associated clubs’ equipment.

You can also enjoy a Wednesday evening or a Sunday lunch watching the cricket and a nice cold glass of whatever takes your fancy and all up coming events will be posted on our website or in the calendar of events of this magazine.

So, once again, thanks to all and look forward to seeing all of you at some stage for a drink.

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The Club President’s Day was held on 7th June with eighteen menbers competing and, of course, the usual supporters watching. A very nice tea was provided by the ladies of the club.

Thank you Mr President (Reg Pryke) for your hospitality.

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Cricket Club Bob Moore, Chairman

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ello again. Since my last report everything is going wonderfully well; both first and second XIs remain unbeaten while the Wednesday evening team have only lost one game.

Playing away at Battisford the first XI won by 107 runs, scoring 209 for 6 with Tom Wray scoring an impressive 53, T Scarlet 47 and Kieron Gregory 39. Battisford had a mountain to climb. With Paddy Stephens bowling beautifully to take 3 wickets for 7 runs, T Mayhew 2 for 2 and Scott Gregory 2 for 13, Battisford were soon dismissed for 94 runs. In the next game versus East Bergholt Stowupland scored 216 for 6 with Tom Wray scoring a brilliant 91. Keep it up Tom; the magical ton is on the cards. Grant Wearing weighed in with 44 and Tom Abbott 25, this was a batting display second to none. Bergholt were then dismissed for 105 with Dan Marsh the star bowler taking 3 for 14, D Wijeratha taking 2 for 2 and Scott Gregory 2 for 25; this was a very impressive all round performance, On to the second XI who continue to impress. Dave Long’s side of youth mixed in with four or five experienced players remain, like the first XI, unbeaten so far. Playing at home v Walsham, the visitors batted first and were dismissed for 81, Ade Sturgeon taking 3 for 13 off 10 overs, Jordon Southgate also taking 3 for 13 but the star bowler was Tom Abbott with 4 for 4 off eight overs. Batting, we struggled a little with runs hard to come by.

Pick of the batsmen was George Ager with 30 and teenager J Langford very impressive, scoring 17. We won by 7 wickets. Away at Bradwell we scored 129 for 5 with Ollie Walters scoring 57, Andy Parkin 18, George Ager 16 and Jordon Southgate 14 not out. Bardwell found it hard to score against our bowling and finished up scoring 126 for 9 off the 40 overs. Sturge bowled steadily as usual taking 3 for 21 whilst J Taylor and Jordon weighed in with 2 wickets apiece.

Highlight of the month was the second XI’s victory over Walsham.

Stowupland scored well over 200 with an absolutely brilliant innings of 141

by Andy Parkin. Skipper Dave Long tells me it was a superb innings which included 10 sixes. A brilliant innings, Andy, and congratulations from us all.

The Wednesday evening team continue to impress. I will make a full report of all their matches next month.

I must end this month’s notes on a sad note. Our great friend and helper, Theresa Langford, has been admitted to Hospital. She has not been really well for some time. To date, apart from knowing she is making progress, I cannot add anything further. Theresa, we all wish you well and pray that 45

you will soon be restored to full health. We all miss you around the place, it’s not the same without you, so get well soon and everyone sends their love.

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Falcons Football Club Neal Smith, Chairman

Mob: 0772 559 1785.

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t is now our summer break with many of our teams now finished for the year. We say a sad goodbye to many of our players at Under 16 as some go off to play at other clubs, but they are all welcome back to play in yellow and blue at any time.

We have just held our annual BIG 5 a-side with more than 190 teams taking part from Under 7 to Adults. We had a great tournament with fantastic weather (except for a flash storm on Saturday that postponed play for 30 minutes). Thanks to all the teams who took part and we hope you all enjoyed the day.

We’d like to say a big thanks to the Parish Council for allowing us to park on The Green. Also to the Village Hall and Social Club for their support too.

As we look forward to next season many of our teams are looking for new players. If you are interested please get in touch over the summer. Next season’s Under 11, 12, 13, 14 are looking for players. Simply get in touch via our web site: www.stowuplandfalconsfc.co.uk Finally, we have a five week Women’s GET FIT with FOOTBALL course, open to all women over 16. It will be a fun way to get fit for summer. It will be held on Wednesday evenings starting 9th July, 7.00pm to 8.00pm at the Village Hall playing field. Just turn up, no need to book, nothing to pay.

Have a great summer and enjoy the World Cup. Come on England!

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Parish Council Minutes of meetings and agendas are displayed at the Village Hall notice board (left of main entrance)

STOWUPLAND TELSTAR 11 issues per year.

Joint issue in December/January Delivered to every residence.

We welcome new residents to the village.

Parish Council:

hairman - Keith Welham 01449 673 185 C Vice Chair - Jerry Voden 01449 770 334

Mary Bloom 01449 676 549

Morris Brand 01449 770 678

Gary Burden 07725 182 805

Roger Carter 01449 612 856

Roy Cooper 01449 674 211

Rick Hamilton 01449 775 403

Ben Miller 07765 408 001 Nic Perks 01449 774 200

Jerry Voden 01449 770 334

Clerk to the Parish Council:

Claire Pizzey 2 Broomspath Road, IP14 4DB 01449 677 005 email: clairepizzey@outlook.com You can contact the Clerk as follows: Tues – Thurs from 10.00am – 12.00noon

Mid Suffolk District Council:

Caroline Byles 07515 730 097 Caroline is happy to help you with any District Council matter.

Suffolk County Council Gary Green 07545 423 824 gary.green@suffolk.gov.uk

Police Safer Neighbourhood Team PC 1443 Stefan Henriksen Police Station, Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket IP14 1NJ 01473 613 500 stefan.henriksen@suffolk.pnn.police.uk

Good Neighbour Scheme: HELPLINE No. 07591 539 621 Village Hall Bookings: Hugh Blanch – 01449 612 156

Articles for Telstar to: Karadene, The Green IP14 4AE

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