Wickham Skeith Newsletter July 2019
~ DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ~ All meetings in Village Hall unless stated otherwise
July 2019 Monday 1st Tuesday 2nd Wednesday 3rd Thursday 4th Saturday 6th Monday 8th Tuesday 9th Wednesday 10th Sunday 14th Sunday 14th Monday 15th Wednesday 17th Saturday 20th Tuesday 23rd Wednesday 24th
Monday Morning Group 10.15 for 10.30am FOSA Bingo 7.30pm Afternoon Tea & Chat 2-4pm Mobile Library van 9.45 Chalet Bungalows; 10.05 in The Street Crafternoon 2-4.30pm Parish Council Meeting 8pm All Welcome Hilltop Women’s Group outing to Holt from Chalet Bungalows 9am Lunch Club 12 for 12.30. Advance Bookings Please Visit to Bawdsey Manor Radar Station. Meet there at 14.00 Afternoon Tea at Jenny Harvey’s, 6 Kitchen Close from 2pm Monday Morning Group 10.15 for 10.30am Afternoon Tea & Chat 2-4pm Games Afternoon + BBQ on the Green 5pm onwards Gardening Club visit to Mickfield Hostas. Meet there 6pm Afternoon Tea & Chat 2-4pm
August 2019 Sat 10th Saturday 24th
Guided Walk of Bury St Edmunds 17.00 Annual Produce & Craft Show from 2.30pm
Sat 14th September Suffolk Churches Ride & Stride 9.00–17.00
Oil Syndicate – last call. Don’t forget that oil syndicate orders need to be with Jerry Bassett by 30 June. Details inside.
~VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE NEWS ~ Village Hall Committee All I can say is the people of Wickham Skeith must be very special to get such a beautiful day for the fete after the weather we have experienced lately! What an absolutely brilliant day. The Green looked a picture -thanks James for cutting it-the array of marquees seems to grow each year and each of those was full of enticing activities, games and things to buy. Well done to all the erectors, stall holders and dismantlers and organisers too! An especial thank you to everybody who came and brought their families and friends along for their annual visit to Wickham. How great to see so many current, and previous, village residents. Thanks to everybody who turned up on Monday to donate, get information about or volunteer for the fete! On Saturday 20th July-starting at 5pm-we have a games afternoon on the Green. There will be a BBQ and Bar. Bring chairs and blankets to sit on and be prepared to try out some 'competitive' events too! Tug of War has been mentioned! Saturday 24th August is the Annual Produce and Craft Show in the Village Hall kindly organised by the Gardening Club. There are entry forms available in the Newsletter. There will be Pimms and Prosecco-as well as tea or coffee but no BBQ this year. Saturday 21st September is a Music Quiz in the Village Hall. Start to think about your team members! More information later. Saturday 19th October is the Harvest Horkey. There are 8 tables available, with six people per table. ÂŁ10 for an adult, ÂŁ6 for a child. The bar is open and the meal will be soup to start, followed by roast pork and vegetables followed by desserts, all rounded off with chocolates and coffee. Book quickly to avoid disappointment. The pork is from Knoll Farm and prepared by Sam. Saturday 16th November is the November Fair from 12 noon to 4pm. More details closer to the date but usually a good place to buy something special for a pressie. And December is 'Nigel's Quiz!' Please note: if you wish to borrow/hire any equipment from the Village Hall you must contact Denise before doing so.
49/59 Club The winning numbers for the 59 Club were 25th May: 24, 1st June: 42, 8th June: 43, 15th June: 29 and 22 June: 11.
~NEWS FROM THE CLUBS~ Hilltop Women’s Group In spite of the inclement weather we had a wander round Carol and Cliff Galsworthy's beautiful garden for our June meeting. Then to the Village Hall for a delicious shared supper and a chance to catch up with friends and neighbours. Jos Bryant has revitalised the competition and polished up the Peggy Saunders Cup which was presented to Brenda Stannard for this year. Don't forget to bring a postcard from foreign climes to the next meeting in September. Our July event is the outing by coach to Holt and Wiveton on Tuesday 9 th July, leaving the chalet bungalows at 9:30 am. Return by 6 pm at the latest. There are a couple of seats left so give Sue Merriam a ring to book on 766222.
Village Afternoon Tea and Chat An informal gathering for tea and biscuits. Open to all, young and old; dogs welcome too. Afternoon tea at the village hall happens every Wednesday from 2-4pm except Lunch Club days. As much tea/coffee as you can drink for only £1. Don’t forget you can now drop in for Table Tennis practice too.
Crafternoon Please note - Crafternoon July change of date – Saturday 6th July 2-4.30pm Come along to paint, draw, felt, print, collage, sculpt, make stained glass, knit, sew etc. Share skills, ideas and techniques with others. Inspire and be inspired in the company of other creative people. Entry £2 includes tea & biscuits. Crafternoon is taking an August summer break but we’ll be back, needles, paintbrushes, scissors etc. at the ready, on Saturday 14 th September.
~NEWS FROM THE CLUBS~ Lunch Club Jean Willoughby was the cook for June’s main course and delicious gammon with parsley sauce was the result, followed by Karen’s meringues with soft summer fruit and cream – a totally delicious summer lunch. Now we are looking forward to the 10 th July lunch – as usual 12md for 12.30pm in the village hall. If you would like to book or change your booking please phone me on 01449 767121 Thank you everyone – Margaret Jones-Evans
History & Film Group On Sun 14 July we are organising a trip to Bawdsey Manor Radar Station. Between the wars Bawdsey Manor, at the mouth of the Deben, was the centre of research into the detection of aircraft using radio waves. By the outbreak of war in 1939 the first radar stations were in operation & radar was to have a crucial effect on the eventual outcome. We will meet at Bawdsey at 2 pm for an introductory talk followed by free time to view the exhibition in the transmitter block. It is hoped that as many as possible will return later in the afternoon for Jenny Harvey’s tea, which will be raising funds for the defibrillator. The cost will be £6.50 or £6 (65+) & numbers will be restricted to 10 – 25. Please let me know if you are interested ASAP & by Wed 3 July. On Sat 10 Aug at 17.00 we are arranging a guided walk of Bury St Edmunds at a cost of £6. The theme of the walk is “Ladies of the Town”. If there is sufficient interest we will also organise an optional tour of the Cathedral Tower in the afternoon. All are welcome but numbers are limited. Contact me ASAP & by Wed 1 Aug if you would like to come. Two years ago we had a talk about the WWI aerodrome at Great Ashfield. The project researching this, by Elmswell History Group, is concluding with an exhibition in Great Ashfield Village Hall with guided tours of the aerodrome. This will take place on 20th & 21st July 2019 - 10am-4pm. Entry is free. Contact me if you need further details. Contact: Pete Davidson 766622 or pjdavidson42@gmail.com
~NEWS FROM THE CLUBS & OTHER EVENTS~
Wickham Skeith GardeninG club ALL MEETINGS HELD IN WICKHAM SKEITH VILLAGE HALL UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE tueSdaY 23 JulY 2019 – mickField hOStaS 6Pm This evening we will be visiting Mickfield Hostas. After looking around the enormous array of plants at the nursery there will be an opportunity to buy something that has caught your eye! We will travel independently, but do ensure that you arrive by 6pm at the nursery. If anyone requires a lift please contact Rosie 01449 765908 or Eddie 01379 788504. Members £1/non-members £3. nO meetinG in auGuSt tueSdaY 24 SePtember 2019 7:30Pm After an interesting summer of visits and outings we will be back in the village hall this evening. We hope you will join us to hear what will be a very interesting talk by Chris Mead on Beekeeping. Members £1/Non-members £3.
Afternoon Tea on Sunday 14th July Relax and enjoy afternoon tea at Jenny Harvey’s home: 6 Kitchen Close, Wickham Skeith IP23 8LZ - from 2pm until late. Free Entry. Sandwiches, savouries and cakes – all priced individually. All the tea and coffee and juice you can drink. Raffle tickets on sale. All to raise funds for the village defibrillator.
Breakfast at the Barn We have three spare places at the Floristry Workshop Event on Thursday 4 th July. We start at 9:00 am and finish at 2 pm and enjoy breakfast and lunch at West Barn, courtesy of Mel Rowe. Please contact Margaret Knights 01449 767708 or rosecottageflowers@hotmail.co.uk for full details of the day.
~ W I C K HAM S K E I T H PAR I S H C O U N C I L ~ I hereby give you notice that a meeting of Wickham Skeith Parish Council will be held at the Village Hall on Monday, 8 July 2019 at 8.00 pm. The public and press are invited to attend. Signed Tara Goodacre Parish Clerk
AGENDA 1.
Chairman’s Welcome (to include Apologies for absence)
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To receive members Declaration of Interest on Agenda items
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To confirm:
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Village Forum: An opportunity for the public to raise any relevant issues to the Council
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Reports: 5.1. SCC: Cllr Stringer 5.2. MSDC: Cllr Warboys 5.3. Suffolk Police 5.4. Parish Clerk 5.5. Parish Councillors: To include: 5.5.1. Community Speed Watch 5.5.2. General Data Protection Regulation 5.5.3. Community Emergency Plan 5.5.4. Defibrillator
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Correspondence Received
Minutes of Meeting held 13 May 2019
7. Finance: 7.1. Financial Position as at 30 June 2019 7.2. Audit update 7.3. Potential Change of Insurer 7.4. Forthcoming Vacancy of Treasurer 8.
Planning Matters (to include any applications/decisions received after publication of this Agenda)
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Village Green: 9.1. Working Parties 9.2. Grimmer Fishing 9.3. Consideration of areas to be left uncut
10. Matters for next Agenda and Any Other Business 11.
Next Meeting: 9 September 2019
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Mobile Library Service Don’t forget the Suffolk Library Mobile service starts its new scheduled stop by the Chalet Bungalows from July. The timetable is: Thursday 4 th July at Layby Chalet Bungalows from 9.45-10am and outside Haymead House, The Street from 10.05 to 10.20. And every four weeks thereafter.
Recipes for a Lunch Club Recipe book It is ten years since the Lunch Club produced its first recipe book so the committee would like to offer you a new one. This time we should like to include simple recipes that you have found to be tasty and popular. We would also like to include old Suffolk recipes so have a think back to the recipes that grandparents cooked and you enjoyed. Let me have your recipes straight away and we’ll make them into a recipe book in time for you to give as Christmas presents. Thank you to everyone – looking forward to seeing your recipes – from Margaret J-E, Pete Davidson, Romaine Elsden and Jenny Harvey – the Lunch Club Committee 01449 767121.
Cakes at the Fete Romaine, Jenny and Jeanne would like to thank all the kind people who donated cakes and pastries etc. for the cake stall. We had another very successful day.
Oil Syndicate Last chance to get your summer order in. The next deadline for syndicate orders is 30 June. If you’d like oil please email jerrybassett@icloud.com or call 765908 if you’ve no access to email.
Dog Mess Please can dog walkers pick up after their dog(s) or, if that is too difficult, please kick off the paths. There has been an increase in dog mess on several of our paths and clearing up after your dog would both reduce the unsightliness of it and also save other walkers from that horrible slipping feeling as your foot slides on a recent offering.
~WICKHAM SKEITH PRODUCE SHOW~ This year’s show will be held on Saturday 24 th August. There is something for everyone so even if you aren’t a gardener so please do try and put something in. Show Categories Vegetables & Fruit 5 Runner Beans 1 Cabbage 3 White Onions 3 Dessert Apples 4 Shallots 5 Plums 4 Potatoes Longest Runner Bean 3 Beetroot 1 squash Mixed Veg box (min 6 3 Carrots varieties)
5 Tomatoes 3 Courgettes 1 Marrow 1 Lettuce 1 Cucumber
Herb bunch (min 4 types) Humorous Vegetable 2 Sweet Corn 4 Red Onions
Cookery & Preserves Victoria Jam Sponge Seasonal Fruit Pie White or Brown Loaf
6 pieces of shortbread
Jar of Jam
6 fruit scones
Jar of Marmalade
6 sausage rolls
Jar of Chutney
Bottle of Homemade Booze
Hobbies & Craft Oil or acrylic Pencil Sketch
Embroidered piece Knitted or crochet piece Hand sewn item
Watercolour Flowers & Plants 5 Stems of Dahlias – to incl 3 varieties 5 Stems of Perennials – to incl 3 varieties a Sunflower Stem 5 Stems of Annuals a Single Rose Eggs 3 Brown Eggs 3 White Eggs 3 Bantam Eggs 3 Coloured Eggs
Wildlife Photograph Felted piece
Vase of mixed perennials Vase of Mixed Fragrant Flowers Hedgerow/wildflower arrangement Small Flower Arrangement (6in or under)
Juniors can enter all categories but will be judged separately. Village Hall opens between 10.30 and 11.30am on Show day for exhibitors. Judging at 12 noon. Hall will be closed during judging. Show open to public at 2.30pm. Prize giving and sale at 3.15pm. All remaining exhibits should be removed by 4.30 pm on the show day. Please note that the Organisers are not liable for any loss or damage to exhibits
Wickham Skeith PrOduce ShOW Sat 24 th auG 2019 ENTRY FORM NAME: ADDRESS: Junior Entry Yes/No Entry fee per class: Section
10 or under Yes/No 20p Adult. Class Number
11-16 Yes/No
10p Junior Description
Entry for sale? Y/N
RULES 1. With the exception of the junior classes which are bound by age all classes are open to villagers and non-villagers, young and not so young, beginners and experienced 2. Exhibits that have won prizes in any other show are EXCLUDED 3. Produce and flowers must be home grow 4. Pot plants must have been in the exhibitor’s ownership for at least 8 months 5. All entries in the cookery classes must be homemade 6. All craft entries must be handmade and not previously entered in this show 7. Photographs should not be digitally enhanced Please return completed entry forms with the correct entry fee to: Carol Galsworthy, 2 Kitchen Close, 766964, by Thursday 22nd Aug. Late entries may be accepted at organiser’s discretion
~ S T. A N D R E W ’ S C H U R C H ~ Rural Dean: Rev Canon Diane Williams 720316, mobile 07714016554 diane.rev@btinternet.com Readers: Helen Matter 780379, Elaine Miller 770337, Sheila Wright 768644 Elders: Peter Paine 767897, Janice Shea 781263, Jean Willoughby 766621
Services for July 2019 Every Sunday morning at 9.30am unless otherwise stated, in church we hope 7th – Trinity 3, Holy Communion & prayers for Healing - Rev Canon Sally Fogden 14th – Trinity 4, Sea Sunday, Morning Worship –‘The Home Team’ 21st,10am – Trinity 5, Benefice Family Communion at Bacton – Rev Canon Barbara Bilston 28th - Trinity 6, Family Service – ‘The Home Team’ with Andy Mellen Aug 4th, 10am – Trinity 7, Benefice Family Communion at Old Newton – Rev Canon Barbara Bilston The work in the church has progressed well, with slight delays caused by the wait for UK Power Networks to move the mains switches and the tree damage to corner stonework so completion is now expected on July 12th. We may be able to have our service in the church on 7th but may have to wait until 14th so please check before setting out on 7th. We hope to have a service of dedication led by Bishop Mike before too long – watch for announcements. Advance notice - please note that August services will be Benefice services, one at each church in the Benefice, and all will begin at 10am. Everyone will be welcome so, as with all Benefice services, please support them and ask for a lift if you need transport. The Monday Morning Group continues this month, meeting on July 1st & 15th in the Village Hall. You will be welcome to join our small group. Flower & Cleaning Rota 7th & 14th Mrs A Munns & Mrs A Palmer 21st & 28th Mrs J Homan & Mrs J Willoughby Suffolk Churches Ride & Stride – Sat 14 Sep Suffolk Historic Churches Trust has been organising this event since 1982. Hundreds of churches will be open on the day between 9am & 5pm & you can get sponsored to visit as many or as few as you feel able, by cycle or on foot. Of the money raised, 50% goes to the SHCT & 50% to your nominated church. I have done the ride for most years since 1987 & it’s a great way to see churches in Suffolk & Norfolk. For sponsorship forms & further information see Pete Davidson – tel. 01449 766622 or email pjdavidson42@gmail.com.
~ F U N D R A I S I N G for S T. A N D R E W ’ S C H U R C H ~
Once again we need to thank lots of people in the village. This time it’s for opening their gardens to the public. So much weeding, planting, baking and hoping for the right weather went on and we were blessed with a good day, although the forecast was not hopeful. Liz Davidson’s one-person publicity machine produced the information in local papers and on the radio but not as many people came, perhaps because of the iffy forecast. However, thanks to all the gardeners and Margaret Horne’s lunches and teas £389.50 was raised very pleasantly that afternoon. The work in church is almost complete. The architect and I walked in the gallery last Friday – it’s safe, has four pews and a beautiful new floor. National Power Networks finally came to move the heater switches and mains down to the ground floor last week so now the electrician, decorators and plumber can get on with their work. The finish will be about two weeks delayed so 12th July is our final date. We have saved some of the very old timbers for dendrochronology – when we find out the cost – to see how old they really are. One of the carpenters pointed out that the tatty old door to the cleaning cupboard had a wooden lock. If anyone would like to see it I have it safely in my log store for now. It’s beautifully made but couldn’t be seen in the gloom of the cleaning cupboard. Thank you to all of you for your help with the fundraising. We are planning a celebration service for the re-dedication as I said last month. Everyone will be welcome – more information next month but Bishop Mike will be here. Margaret Jones-Evans
The Churchyard After many years when volunteers maintained our churchyards so beautifully they have had to withdraw and we are very sorry to lose them. A contractor has been employed and has begun to mow and strim the churchyards fortnightly. Of course this has a cost to it, but we feel that the churchyards are important. If any villagers would like to contribute towards this cost the PCC would be very grateful –offers to Liz Davidson 01449 766622 please. If there are any villagers who would be prepared to mow and strim the churchyard in 2020 fortnightly I’d be very glad to hear from them. Thank you – Margaret - 767121
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This newsletter is kindly sponsored by Richard and Alice Palmer. It is produced by the Village Hall Committee.
All bookings of the Village Hall and its equipment should go to: Denise Carle, 9, Grange Road, IP23 8NE. Telephone 01449 767838 or Email denise.alexander63@yahoo.co.uk Hourly rate: £8.00 The rate is per hour or part thereof. Minimum booking period 2 hrs. Day rate (24 hour period): £85.00. 25% reduction in rate for Wickham Skeith residents and Wickham Skeith village groups and organisations. Official bodies (e.g. elections): £200.00 per day. A 30 minute "warming up" period will be allowed in cold weather.
And finally... Please send all your village news and adverts for next month’s newsletter to: mappleby@tiscali.co.uk or call 01449 766879 By 25th July 2019
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