Wickham Skeith Newsletter August 2022 Feb2022
~ DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ~
All in the Village Hall unless otherwise stated.
August 2022 Wednesday 10th Saturday 13th Monday 15th Saturday 20th Thursday 25th Saturday 27th
Lunch Club 12 noon for 12.30 Advance Bookings Please Crafternoon 2-4pm Village Hall Committee 8pm All Welcome Book Sale & Coffee Morning 10am Highbanks, 1 Broadway Library Van - 2 stops in village 9.45am and 10.05am Village Produce & Craft Show 2.30-4.30pm
September 2022 Saturday 3rd Friday 9th Saturday 10th Saturday 10th Monday 12th Sunday 25th Tuesday 27th
Music on the Green 2-5pm Talk by Lord Gardiner 7.30pm in St Andrews Church Suffolk Churches Ride & Stride Crafternoon 2-4pm Parish Council meeting All Welcome Harvest Festival St Andrews Church Gardening Club
~VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE NEWS ~
Village Fete Thanks again to all those who helped with the setup, running and take down of the fete. We can announce that we made a profit of about £2300 (the best ever profit made at a fete) and special thanks to our hard-working fete committee, Katie, Jos and mark. Future Events September 3rd Music on the Green (in the Village Hall if wet) from 2pm to 5pm. The Group Harbour Lights could not be with us but instead we have booked the group called Maggie and Stan who play a wide variety of music. They will play 2 sets of 45 minutes and we are pleased to say that Steve McKie, and Katie Durrant and Mark Little will also be performing. This is a free event however a bucket will be available for donations towards to the upkeep of the village Hall. The bar will be open for drinks and there will be a BBQ from 3pm onwards. Bring something to sit on, a blanket or chair and invite your friends to come and join us for fun afternoon of music, refreshments and hopefully sunshine! October 8th Country Dance with caller and a bring and share buffet . No knowledge or experience of dance is needed for this fun evening. The bar will be open, and we will be selling tickets nearer the time at £3 for adults and £1 for children. We will be asking people to bring a plate to share for the buffet. August 15th Next V Hall committee meeting 8pm at the village hall. Anyone wishing to join us on the committee would be most welcome, we meet on the 3 rd Monday of each month.
All bookings of the Village Hall and its equipment should go to: Gill Colchester Telephone 01379 788040 or Mobile 07850 641233 Email. gillyano@live.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 conditions.
~ N E W S F R O M T H E C L U B S~ Lunch Club Last month we enjoyed a great cottage pie cooked up for us by Karen Cleave. Sadly, we lost our dessert cook to Covid, so at the last minute Jenny Elphick stepped in and produced Caribbean custard pie which was fortunately well appreciated. In such circumstances a relief cook is really needed by Lunch Club…Any offers? Our next lunch is on Wednesday 10th August. We invite you to join us at 12 o’clock and a 2-course meal will be served at 12.30 and the charge is £4 per person. If you wish to join us, you will need to make a booking by the 5 th August. Please contact me by phone, text or email. Contact details below. Jenny Elphick; Tel 01449 766885, Mobile 07745416091 or email jenny.elphick@sim.org
‘Crafternoon’ on Saturday 13th August 2-4pm Whatever your art or craft bring along your current project. Share skills, ideas, tips and techniques. Inspire and be inspired in the company of other creative people. If you have an ‘arty’ or ‘crafty’ friend then bring them too. Surplus art/craft items & books to sell? Bring them for the bring and buy table. Entry: £2.00 per person (inc. tea/coffee/biscuits).
Hilltop Women’s Group Our July meeting was an outing to Beccles where we had time to browse and have lunch and then onward to Raveningham Hall to look round the gardens and have tea and cake. The Agapanthus, for which the Hall is renowned, were just showing colour, so they might be at their peak now. A very pleasant day out in the sunshine. We meet again in the village hall in September and are looking forward to an introduction to “Finding My Past.” More about this in September’s newsletter. Have a safe and sunny summer. From the Hilltop Committee.
~ N E W S F R O M T H E C L U B S & O T H E R E V E N T S~
Gardening Club A reminder that we do not meet in August as this is the month of the Wickham Skeith Produce show. Details of show categories and entry forms can be found further on in the newsletter. Can you ensure that you have your entry forms in by 25th as stated on the form? Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 27th September when Ian Seager will be coming to talk to us about Fruits and Berries. A reminder and timings will be in next month’s magazine.
History Group Unfortunately, the guided walk along part of the Gipping Navigation planned for Sun 14 August is postponed. A footbridge on the route is closed for repairs & the diversion is long & along a busy road. Watch this space for a new date.
Suffolk Churches Ride & Stride – Sat 10 Sep Suffolk Historic Churches Ride & Stride event will be going ahead on Sat 10 Sep 9am – 5pm. Many churches will be open & 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 Suffolk Historic Churches Trust & 50% to your nominated church. I have done the ride for most years since 1987 & it’s a good way to see churches in Suffolk & Norfolk. It’s also a great way to raise money for the building fabric of the church. If you would like to take part, I have sponsorship forms & further information. Alternatively, if you would like to sponsor me, please let me know. If there is anyone willing to sit in church for an hour on 10 th to welcome and sign in any cyclists/walkers and offer them refreshment please contact Liz Davidson. Pete Davidson – tel. 01449 766622 or email pjdavidson42@gmail.com
~ N E W S F R O M T H E C L U B S & O T H E R E V E N T S~ Fundraising for the Church: Book sale and Coffee morning 10am on 20th August is the time for the next coffee morning. We have up to date books for sale and some beautiful jigsaws. Coffee, tea, and cake/savouries of course. We’ll have a raffle and enjoy a chat. At Margaret’s Highbanks, 1, Broadway 01449 767121 for queries.
Garage Sales It is proposed to hold Garage Sales on Saturday 1st October 2022 in Wickham Skeith. If you are interested, please contact me by 20 th August in order to give sufficient time to be included on a map. Entry fee will be £5 to go towards Village Hall Funds. Further details re refreshments etc will be given nearer the time. Jeanne Mason 01449 767800
59 Club Recent winning numbers: Jun – 6. Jul – 1, 45, 23, 26.
The Suffolk Mobile Library van stops in the lay-by outside the chalet bungalows, from 9.45 to 10am. Then outside Haymead House in The Street from 10.05 to 10.20. Next visit –25th August 2022.
St Andrews Church Flower & Cleaning Rota Aug 7th 14th & 21st 28th & Sept 4th
Mr & Mrs I Hempstead Mr & Mrs P Paine Mrs J Kemp & Mrs S Merriam
~ C O M M U N I T Y P A G E~
Food Bank As children are at home for the school holidays, families are in increasing need of the Food Bank. Any donations you can spare will be gratefully received. Boxes are in the church and in the village hall and all food gets delivered to the Stowmarket Food Bank. Sue Merriam
Many Thanks More than one month ago our amazing host Samantha Mulgrew started the GoFund project to help my family raise the money for a car and with it our independence. I had my own money but it was not enough to buy the car. Sam made the announcement in the Wickham Skeith village newsletter and we received a lot of support from citizens of this amazing village. I'm very thankful to everyone who took part in this project and helped our family to raise money for my car. Also, I'm thankful to Steve for lending his car to my sister-inlaw. We tried to raise the money for one family and amazingly received opportunities for two families now 😃 I, Hanna Derevianko, and from all of our little Ukrainian community in Wickham Skeith, are all very thankful for your interest, help, support and protection. Thank you very much for these great opportunities. In Ukraine we say that "Ukraine is the capital of great people". I could say the same about the people of Wickham Skeith: you are amazing and great! Thanks to everyone! Best wishes , Hanna Derevianko
😀 THANKYOU 😀 Thank you so very much to everyone who contributed to the purchase of a car for my lovely Ukrainian Guest Hanna. Through Go Fund Me donations, and her own savings, we were able to buy her a Nissan Qashqai, her first instalment of insurance, road tax and breakdown cover, plus all the safety bits for her car. She has called her “Nitsa” and has ventured as far as Colchester and West Mersea already. Giving her greater freedom & independence. Thank you again Sam xx
~PRODUCE SHOW~ Produce Show The Produce Show this year will be held on Saturday 27th August. Now is the time to get planting and crafting to have your entries ready on time . Our categories this year will be as follows. Vegetables & Fruit 1. 5 Runner Beans 2. 3 Onions
Flowers & Plants 1. 5 Stems of Dahlias – to incl 3 varieties 2. 5 Stems of perennials (3 varieties)
Cookery & Preserves 1. Victoria Jam Sponge
Eggs
Hobbies and Craft
1. white eggs
1. oil or acrylic
2. fruit pie
2. 3 brown
2. Photo ‘ Wildlife’
3. 4 Shallots
3. 1 sunflower stem
3. 1 Loaf
3. 3 coloured
3. Embroidered piece
4. 4 Potatoes
4. 1 Single Rose
4. 6 Scones
4.3 bantam
4. Knitted/Crochet piece
5. 3 Beetroot 6. 3 Carrots 7. 5 Tomatoes 8. 3 Courgettes 9. a marrow 10. 1 lettuce 11. 1 Cucumber 12. 1 cabbage 13. 3 Dessert Apples 14. 5 Plums 15. longest runner bean 16. squash 17. Mixed Veg Box 6> 18. bunch herbs 4> 19. Humorous Vegetable 20. 2 sweetcorn 21.4 red onions
5. arrangement mixed perennials 6. 1 Vase of Mixed Fragrant Flowers 7. Hedgerow and/or wildflower arrangement 8. small flower arrangement (6in <)
5. 6 shortbread
5. Pencil Sketch
6. 6 sausage rolls
6. Watercolour
7. Jar of Jam
7. Handsewn item
8. Jar of Marmalade 9. Jar of Chutney 10. Bottle of Homemade Booze
8. Felted piece 9. Model making
~PRODUCE SHOW~ Wickham skeith produce show Sat 22th aug 2022 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 nonvillagers, 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 grown 4. All entries in the cookery classes must be homemade 5. All craft entries must be handmade and not previously entered in this show 6. 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 20nd Aug. Late entries may be accepted at organiser’s discretion Village Hall opens between 10.30 and 11.30am on Show day for exhibits. 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.
~WICKHAM SKEITH PARISH COUNCIL~
MINUTES of PARISH COUNCIL MEETING held MONDAY, 11TH JULY 2022 in the VILLAGE HALL . The Minutes of the Parish Council meeting will be available on the village website and on the parish notice board. The next meeting is Monday 12 th September 2022. During the Public Forum issues were raised in connection with missing footpath signs and obscured No Through Road signs as well as further difficulties with waste collection vehicles. These matters have been raised with the Highways Authority and District Council. We are in urgent need of a Parish Clerk and Treasurer due to the imminent retirement of our current clerk. Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer The Clerk is responsible for ensuring the Council is acting within current regulations. The Clerk will also be the Responsible Financial Officer, maintaining financial records and the careful administration of its finances. Although this role can be split to suit two people. Duties include: · minute taking and setting up/publishing agendas · working with Council members, district and county councils, members of the public and other bodies · recording and managing payments and receipts · bringing planning applications to the attention of the council for consideration · preparing the draft budget and precept documents Skills: · Computer literate, particularly in Word and Excel. · Organised, numerate, a good communicator and able to work effectively with others · Must have an internet and phone access. The council has a dedicated laptop and printer that can be loaned to the successful candidate for council business. Please contact Parish Council Chair Tim Thorogoood if you can help. tim@starhousefarm.com, 01449 766757
~ S T. A N D R E W ’ S C H U R C H ~ Church of England, Wickham Skeith Facebook: @bactonbenefice Rector: The Revd Carl Melville, The Rectory, Bacton, IP14 4LJ 01449 781650, email: carlmelville@hotmail.com Wardens: Liz Davidson 766622 and Margaret Jones-Evans 767121 Services in August 2022 All services at 9.30am in church unless otherwise stated 7th Aug 14th Aug 21st Aug 28th Aug 4th Sept 4th Sept
All Age Communion Café Church Holy Communion Family Service 11.00am Benefice Service, Bacton (see below) 3.00pm Benefice Evensong
For other benefice services, please view our Facebook page. Weekly Email and News – if you’d like to sign up to receive our weekly news email, please contact the Rector. Café Church is a relaxed and friendly service in Church on the second Sunday of the month. We usually have something to eat, sing one or two hymns and have a short discussion – the rest is chat! Why not come along and join us? Holiday Club – the popular Benefice Holiday Club is back on 24th , 25th and 26th August in Old Newton village hall. Book now to avoid disappointment! Helpers are also needed. To book or to offer help contact Revd Carl, please. All helpers must have completed the relevant Safeguarding course. September Benefice Service on Sunday 4th Sept will be held at 11.00am at Bacton Church, followed by a bring a share lunch and parish discussions. It would be great to have as many folk as possible from our church present to discuss the future of St Andrew’s worship, life and witness. The day will end at Gipping Chapel for Evensong at 3.00pm. Pilgrimage of Healing and Wholeness – this year takes place Monday 29th August. We usually set off to Walsingham, Norfolk about 8am. The day includes a Communion service, acts of healing and renewal and a walk around Walsingham. You’ll need to bring your own lunch (or buy there) and arrange transport. Advance notice that our Harvest Festival service will be on Sunday 25th September.
~ S T. A N D R E W ’ S C H U R C H ~
Fundraising for the Church Parliamentary Life On Friday 9th September at 7.30pm in church Lord Gardiner will give a talk on Parliamentary Life He has kindly agreed to leave time for questions. This will be followed by a glass of wine and a chance to chat with him. Tickets will be on sale at £7.50 from Liz and Margaret from 11 th August and also available on the door. Lord John Gardiner is the Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords and he and his wife Olivia live in Wickham Skeith. Dessert Evening It’s time for another dessert evening! On Friday 14th October at 7pm in the Village Hall we shall prepare a selection of desserts for you to sample. Recipes will be available. Information about ticket sales will be available in the September Newsletter. Please put the date in your diary. Thank you everyone Liz 01449 766622 and Margaret 01449 767121
Rector’s Ramblings August is the month of the Summer holidays! Now we’ve had the heatwave, August will be filled with the Great British rain!! It’s a month of winding down, of going away and of taking a break. Jesus took breaks. In fact, his breaks kept him going. He would often take trips to be by the Sea of Galilee (a really beautiful and calm place), and he often escaped up hills and mountains to be alone. In those times he would pray and draw close to God. It was this that sustained him in his preaching and as he performed miraculous signs. On those breaks, Jesus connected with God and with himself. We must do the same too, when we get the chance – to connect with the One who created us and knows us in order to find refreshment and peace for the journey ahead. Why not use August to do just that? Revd Carl
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