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SUFFOLK SUFFOLK dropping in’ dropping ‘Like a friend friend a ‘Like EDITORIAL Our editorial is designed to inform and to encourage debate. If you wish to comment, please do so via the office or by email at; eaa.elmswell.org.uk We reserve the right to edit any such contributions that we may use in a subsequent edition. Do stop reading if you’ve recently heard this… it’s extracted from the text 1 of a letter about Planning in The Parish Council utterly rejects this Planning application. The Council are concerned about the high Elmswell sent by the Parish Clerk: density of building in the village, a situation they If you have heard it, you are a long- consider to be unsatisfactory. time resident, and one with a very good memory. It was sent to Mid Suffolk on 2 The whole area of ‘Planning’ in the village has become 1st July 1981 and reprinted here courtesy an urgent matter and in view of the growing disquiet in of our newly emerging Village Archive at the village over haphazard development it is the Parish Blackbourne. Council’s wish that all new planning applications should But it would be very easy to feel that you had be deferred until a new village plan / structure plan read it, or something very like it, in the last has been agreed and the Councillors have met with the couple of weeks. Taking advantage of media Chairman of the Mid Suffolk District Council Planning not available 40 years ago when this hand- Committee and Planning officers. written letter was hand-posted and hand- delivered, you may have recently seen various 3 The Parish Council intend to carry out a ‘Village messages expressing the general import of Appraisal’ so that the true wishes of the residents of dissatisfaction with our Parish Council for, ‘not Elmswell can be made known. rejecting planning permissions in many of the extensive applications upon our village.’ Could it be that we have been failed by the 10 different iterations of our Parish Council properly, don’t build them...the last thing we regard to local want or need. It measures over those past 40 years since concerns were need is more houses.’ what we perceive as drawbacks – bussing raised in 1981? Should we not have noticed out youngest children to a new school in the apparent shortcomings in our councillors Case B A developer seeks to add 65 Woolpit, denying us our own Health Centre, and elected more able representatives to dwellings to 190 already being built in the considering a Relief Road – against national fight our corner – or perhaps given some village. The overloading of the support standards of acceptability and concludes that thought to standing for office ourselves and infrastructure - school, primary medical and we are well within those standards. showing them how it’s done? And, surely, our highways - is the core of the objection case neighbours, such as at Woolpit and Thurston, made by the Parish Council. Their case There is no appeal against a granting of have avoided our overcrowded fate by succeeds and Permission is refused. The Planning permission. However, if a case can electing a better class of councillor to chase developer Appeals the decision and, in be made for a fault in the due process – if the the developers away, tails between their legs, parallel, makes exactly the same Application Planning Authority has not properly followed to peddle their unwelcome pattern-book a second time. Again, the Parish Council the rules and therefore may have acted housing elsewhere. objects. It is not unusual in such cases for unlawfully – there is the opportunity to go to the District Council, the Planning Authority, the courts and ask for a Judicial Review. Our Or, perish the thought, are we and to give some weight to the considerable cost neighbours at Thurston have done just this communities like us simply at the mercy of an of the Appeal process when reconsidering. in trying to stop 210 new houses, citing, ‘a increasingly brutal national drive for housing They grant Permission. number of defects’, in the procedure followed and are the victims of our own success in granting Permission. Should they succeed, as a region with a burgeoning economy - Case C A long-standing attempt to develop it would lift spirits locally, but would change think Felixstowe and Cambridge - and, in what was 250+ houses in 2017 finally nothing beyond their specific case. The last Elmswell’s case, very good facilities? emerges, after lengthy discussion in the intervening years regarding the highways such local champions, East Bergholt, failed Consider just 3 very recent examples – all in infrastructure problems, as an application at the High Court in 2018. Elmswell. for 86 dwellings. The consistent objections Meanwhile, Mid Suffolk are working on a Case A A developer seeks to build just of the Parish Council, backed by their Local Plan which will lay down the shape 9 houses in a field. 9 houses is just below own professionally commissioned Traffic of development in the District until 2036. the threshold requiring any provision of Assessments, secure a victory of a sort. The One of the several developers who have affordable dwellings. Despite widespread principal element of new road layout on made representations towards influencing objection, including from our Parish Council, which Permission hinges must be built-out the shape of that Plan seeks to argue for a Permission is granted. It then becomes clear and formally certified as safe under Highway site allocation in Elmswell to take 170 new that the size of the plot is such that affordable Safety Audit before a single house is built. dwellings plus a new primary school. housing will, after all, be required. A new That’s as good as it gets. Perhaps, when this comes application is made for the same number These very recent cases are cited as examples up for discussion, we of houses in the same field but on a much of how and why the system is delivering some can re-use some of smaller plot. The reasoning is that it would 48% more houses in Elmswell since 2016 and the words which not be profitable to build the houses and yet over the next few years. It is the same, give made sense back have to provide affordable dwellings. Despite or take a percentage point or two, in Thurston in 1981…in view of further objections, including from the Parish and in Woolpit. They reinforce the sad fact the growing disquiet Council, Permission granted. Other than that, regardless of what the community in the village what some may consider moral grounds, wants or what the community thinks it needs, over haphazard there was no basis for refusal. The neighbours national policy and planning law pays little development… suggest – ‘if you can’t afford to build them CLUBS & SOCIETIES ELMSWELL ART CLUB This article was intended for the January newsletter but unfortunately due to a minor glitch in the system the words from December were regrettably repeated into January while the pictures planned for January did actually appear. The editorial and production teams have put in place processes which will ensure this will not recur. So apologies all round. The Coronavirus has caused much sickness and undreamt of early deaths as well as devastating many businesses, the normal things in life are no longer taken for granted and we wonder when the new normal will kick in. The hospitality industry is in disarray, as is the entertainment industry and TV schedules have had to seriously adjust. Art seems to take up more air time. Painting competitions have been aired The shows were called, “Grayson’s Art There are currently a plethora of art and pretty well during lockdown, as have Club”. Not a bit like Elmswell Art Club painting shows getting coverage. One instructional painting classes. Many but great viewing. Many members have show which has drawn a wide audience, of our members follow these shows. said they enjoyed this series. Anyone even though it was first aired in the USA Another very popular show although who was inspired to paint or draw whilst during the years 1983 to 1994, features not painting is the Great Pottery Throw watching any of these programs will be a now deceased artist named Bob Ross. Down, displaying fantastic skills and given a warm welcome when we do start During each half hour show, he paints creativity. up again, whether experienced or just using wet on wet oils with a two inch would like to have a go, come along, wide brush held at 90 degrees to the The recent program sensibly presented you’re all welcome. board and employs a free style approach by Alan Yentob covering the life and with no sketching outlines beforehand. works of Tracey Emin was absolutely Our pictures this month feature a His commentary is delivered in a soft fascinating and her life story was a painting of Elmswell station by Eddie American accent and he talks about revelation, especially her early years Douglas, done in acrylics. We are so such things as “adding some happy when she had to endure abuse and fortunate here in Elmswell when this little trees”. Very captivating and easy hardship. Her works are much sought station was saved from destruction by a on the ear as well as the eye. Lots of after and is she is now world renowned. group of community minded residents. club members enjoy his shows and one The pencil drawing of that well known Grayson Perry had a series of programs or two have tried to follow his style. American pop idol was done by Bobbie made and aired during the first lockdown. Fiske. He arranged for viewers to submit works every week covering Barbara Clark, one of the founders of the different subjects from which he art club passed away in December and is would select a picture of the week due to be cremated in mid January. She to go into an exhibition to be held was extremely popular with everyone in Manchester. Once selected he and had such a lovely easy going nature. would have a zoom discussion with We shall miss her. Thank you Barbara for the artist who were just ordinary all you have done for us. folk doing the sort of work any art John Welford 01359 240166 club would produce. His choice of his favourite painting was of a couple of waste bins shown in an area at the back of some houses! Additionally, he would get celebs to show their work, Harry Hill and Noel Fielding among them. Grayson has a delightfully relaxed easy going style combined with an amazingly raucous laugh. Unfortunately, the exhibition was A man paints with his brain cancelled, again caused by the and not with his hands. corona virus but I understand there will be more to follow. Michaelangelo

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2 CLUBS & SOCIETIES ELMSWELL EXCHANGE AFTERNOON WI Yet another false dawn. With changes to the NFWI are up and running again. You can Our planned “new start” at the Constitution, which were inevitable in join us for a meeting free of charge to beginning of February scuppered I the circumstances, end of year AGM’s “test the water” before you make any am afraid. We hope that Christmas all put on hold, the business side of decisions. and New Year were celebrated even the W.I. has slowed down considerably. We are easily contactable. Just phone if somewhat differently this year. I However, we have been able to vote Mary on 01359 245022 or Maureen on know that some of our members on this year’s Resolutions. These 10359 241033. were unavoidably alone. We did try were listed in our monthly W.I. Life to ensure that there was telephone magazine and slips available for Just in case you have forgotten what contact in these instances. Everyone members to vote. That is, of course, we all look like, I thought these photos will now have had notification about if we have any postmen left fit and would bring back a few memories our programme changes and we well to deliver them. We have also are going to try again in April. If it been able to take part in Zoom on line Keep safe. Maureen Davis actually happens, Stephanie will be courses. Some of these have been very demonstrating how to make the interesting and good value for money. most of a supermarket bunch. We Although it seems a strange message, will try and make this a social gathering I would add that we will be open for too. new members and guests once we

“COMPANIONS”q Sorry folks, we haven’t forgotten you but it is still not safe to be together yet. However, if you want a chat at any time please just ‘phone me on 01359 BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE AT HOME 242224. Linda Waspe. With many people finding themselves learning or teaching from home again, the team from Ely Museum are offering you a helping hand with its “History at Home” project. This brings real and replica museum objects to life, shares worksheets and activities as well as crafts, songs and fun ideas to help everyone enjoy history lessons at home. A great way of bringing history to life, starting with the Romans and Anglo Saxons, in the coming days and weeks the museum will continue to add more content on topics from pre-history Stone Age and Bronze Age, fossils, dinosaurs, Toys Long Ago, to the Second World War, etc. These are all free of charge so do visit their website - elymuseum.org.uk/history-at-home - to find out more.

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4 CLUBS & SOCIETIES ELMSWELL HISTORY GROUPP The Life and Times of an 1863 Railway Carriage We were recently donated a smoking saloon built at the Stratford Railways to ensure their survival. If videocassette tape by Albert Welham Works of the Great Eastern Railway in you would like to see the carriage, do who used to live in Hawk End Lane. 1863, being one of a batch of six built visit the MSLR once they are again We have not been able to view the at that time. It was withdrawn from permitted to open their collection to tape yet, but Albert mentioned it service in 1895 with the body probably visitors. They are at Brockford Station, showed the removal of an old railway being sold as living accommodation, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, IP14 5PW; carriage body on its journey by road to which was the custom at that time. It Tel: 01449-766874; website = www. the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway (MSLR) at would have been used on suburban mslr.org.uk Wetheringsett. services out of London’s Liverpool Charles Capon (1920-2009) is recorded It transpires that the carriage body, Street Station. in the 1939 Register as living at No.140, was owned by the late Charles In Summer 2014, ownership of the “Malting Cottage”, The Street, Norton Capon who lived at “Jayance”, Hawk carriage body was transferred by the with his parents and sister. The End Lane, with his wife Joyce, and consortium of members to the MSLR occupations for both Charles and his he used it as a garden store. There who agreed to fund the restoration. father are noted as working at a Bacon is no record of how long it was in his As with all heritage railways, any Factory, undoubtedly in Elmswell. possession or from whom he acquired refurbishment carried out ensures a Coincidently, in the September 2020 it. The carriage was spotted in the carriage or locomotive is restored to its edition of the Norton Messenger garden by a Mid-Suffolk Light Railway original condition, and the photograph newsletter there is mention of the member, and a consortium of their below gives an idea of the extent of Capon family living at “Pond Cottage”, members purchased it from Mr Capon timberwork The Street, Norton. This became in 1995. which Charles’ mother’s shop, selling sweets As there was insufficient room at the needed and vegetables. The article includes a MSLR site for the carriage body, it to be photograph of three children outside was transferred to MSLR member Eric renewed. the cottage, two of whom were Charles Noy’s farm at Haughley, as a temporary Listed are a and his sister. measure, where it remained for two few of the Our website mentions a G.C. Capon years before being moved to Brockford examples being present for the Laying of the in 1997. The photograph below shows of the work carried out which give Foundation Stone at the Bacon Factory the state of the external bodywork an idea of how much restoration in 1911. He may have been a relative when it was moved from Elmswell. was involved - replacement side of Charles but not his father who was Apparently one side was in a fair panels and internal doors, roof John. The website also includes a condition as it had been protected to a ventilators and new iron work had letter written by Albert Welham in certain degree by a canopy. to be manufactured. Once the May 2018 with a recollection of the bodywork was completed, the seats day he officially moved into “Yew Tree and door panels were upholstered Cottage”, Hawk End Lane when a and carpet laid to give an authentic neighbour, Charlie Capon, dragged appearance. Researching authentic over a sack of coal saying “there you designs all costs time and money. are, boy, that’ll keep you warm till the The restoration of the coach body was coalman comes.” finally completed in 2016, and it was We are very grateful to the Mid-Suffolk lifted onto a brakevan under-frame on Light Railway (affectionately known as 20 July 2016. Although originally a the MIDDY) for granting us permission It will be interesting when we have the Smoking Carriage, today’s passengers to reproduce the above photographs correct technology to be able to view are unable to smoke in the carriage and information in their “The Middy the video as Hawk End Lane is quite because of current legislation. Restored” booklet. narrow, and it cannot have been easy Below is a photograph of No. 140 in manoeuvring the crane and lorry when all its glory following completion of No. 140 was taken from Elmswell on 2 the restoration project. It is the oldest September 1995. known Great Eastern Railway carriage The MSLR has undertaken a in preservation – only to be seen at considerable amount of research, the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway! An helped by the Great Eastern Railway enormous amount of time will have Society, and it transpires that this been spent on the restoration, and it carriage was a four-wheeled first-class is important we all support Heritage

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6 CLUBS & SOCIETIES ELMSWELL GARDEN CLUBB Elmswell Garden Club Committee Winter really took hold in January, making sure we knew that continue to be cold weather had wrapped around us. Freezing temperatures aware of the needed our tender plants tucked under fleece or given ongoing Covid19 protection in whatever way we could. They will survive, as situation and know each day I refill the bird feeders I see yet more bulbs pushing that as a Club we their way through the frozen earth. Today, I noticed a clump cannot meet at of snowdrops braving the elements as they showed off their present. However, pure white petals. Always an energizing sight in the garden the Committee is for I know there will be many more to come. optimistic that ‘WE WILL BE BACK’ The beauty of when the time is the frost dripping right and safe. In from the trees at more ways than the beginning of one it will be an the month was exciting start for awesome. Looking EGC as we have been able to secure the new Wesley Hall for out of the window, our monthly evening meetings. Speakers are provisionally watching icicles booked for the evenings in 2021 that we should meet. Until drop from branches the time we can safely get together enjoy your garden and to leave a pile of ‘keeping planting’. glittering ice at the base of the tree was If you require further information about Elmswell Garden something special. Club (EGC), please contact Catherine, on 01359 242172 Even the birds were or Nick, on 01359 242601. quick to flit around The Club email is [email protected] and to make sure not a good way of asking a question that will be swiftly to get hurt as the answered. icicles fell. Thank you to Margaret, an Elmswell Garden Club member February, a month full of optimism although it could be who shared photos of the frosty weather in her garden cold with continuing biting winds and harsh frosts and borders in January. maybe more snow to the fuel excited children. However, our garden borders and pots will be showing signs of hope that spring is on its way. I am sure you will find that your garden or planted pots sing with the promise of better things to come, something we all need in these uncertain times.

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8 AROUND & ABOUT posts/2900732150208898. This What’s on at Elmswell Library? month’s display is themed around Baby Bounce LGBTQIA+ history month and includes ebooks and audiobooks by Val There will be a Baby Bounce post on McDermid, Patrick Ness, Stephen Fry, Elmswell Library Facebook page 11am Nicola Upson and Jan Morris among every Tuesday. others. There is crime fiction, romance The Keep in Touch Community Café fiction, true stories and stories inspired Cancelled until further notice. by real events and more so should ELMSWELL have something for everyone. Lego Club MEMORIAL LIBRARY For those who are missing seeing Lego ideas will be posted on Facebook Hello Elmswell, authors, Suffolk Libraries have regular every Sunday. live author Q&As. In February Louise Do you run a group or class for Elmswell Library Friends Group AGM Penny and Stephanie Yeboah are children in Elmswell or the surrounding Postponed until further notice. taking part. If you have missed villages? If so please get in touch as previous ones or want to see what we are offering groups the opportunity Open times they are like visit the Suffolk libraries to choose books we buy. We have (once we are open again) YouTube channel where all the a donation to spend on children’s previous online author events are Monday: Closed books and thought it would be good available to watch. to ask what books children want to Tuesday: 10.30am – 1pm read which we do not have in the Unfortunately the drop box for and 2.30pm – 7pm library already. As a group they can returning books is still unavailable but Wednesday: 2.30pm – 5pm decided from ones recommended by do not worry as loans that would have the Book Trust. If you are interested in been due from Christmas have been Thursday: 10.30am – 1pm your group or class taking part get in extended to March. For the most up and 2.30pm – 7pm contact by emailing elmswell.library@ to date information check the Elmswell Friday: 2.30pm – 5pm suffolklibraries.co.uk Library page on Suffolk Libraries. website. https://www.suffolklibraries. Saturday: 10.30am – 1pm We have started doing our digital co.uk/visit/locations-and-times/ displays again on Facebook. Last Sunday: 10.30am – 3pm elmswell-library month’s display was 2020 Award winning books. If you missed it I hope you are all enjoying you can see it here https://www. the snow and the sun, facebook.com/ElmswellLibrary/ Miles

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Looking ahead to later this month, our next Zoom Quiz Night is on 27 February at 7pm. This will be a fun family quiz that is not too brain-numbing over Zoom. Teams can be up to 6 and across households (we will use breakout rooms so teams can confer together). But small teams are just fine as well. It promises to be an enjoyable evening and all are welcome. The cost is £7.00 donation. Please contact John Evans to register on 01449 781251 or email babsjevans@ outlook.com

Weekly Diary for February: Sunday: 9:30am Sunday School via Zoom (not February 7). Contact us for details. 10:30am Service streamed on ST JOHN’S CHURCH Facebook and YouTube. Hello from St John’s Church. Although places of worship are Followed by Coffee and permitted to stay open, St John’s “It will get worse before it gets better.” Chat via Zoom. believes it is important to keep This is a phrase I have heard a few times Tuesday and Thursday: people safe and we have closed the recently and it seems it will indeed be our building (except for funerals). We are 8:00pm Night Prayer streamed on experience in early 2021. I am confident, worshipping online again every Sunday Facebook however, that things will start to improve at 10:30am. If you would like a DVD Saturday: as more of us are vaccinated. But for of the service delivered, please let the the time being keyworkers are working 9:00am Weekly prayer meeting via Rector know. Sunday School is also endlessly and the rest of us are stuck Zoom. going well on Sundays over Zoom at home again. I have been drawing 10:30am Coffee and Chat via Zoom at 9:30am. You are very welcome to strength from Psalm 139 in the Bible, join us – details to connect to services which says: are below. Please contact us if you Rector: Peter Goodridge Where can I go from your Spirit? would like your children to join Sunday Email: [email protected] Where can I flee from your presence? School. Tel: 01359 240512 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; We also continue to meet together Web site: www.stjohnselmswell.org. for “Coffee and Chat” over Zoom on if I make my bed in the depths, you are uk there. Saturdays at 10:30am and after the Sunday service. You can find details Facebook: www.facebook.com/ If I rise on the wings of the dawn, in our weekly update on our website stjohnselmswell if I settle on the far side of the sea, or Facebook page. Please feel free to YouTube: accessed via our website even there your hand will guide me, join us. home page your right hand will hold me fast. One highlight of January to mention was Zoom: See weekly newsletter on This reminds me that the Lord is not our Variety and Spice evening, which was our web site or Facebook limited like us by lockdown. He can streamed at the end of the month. Many for details. still go anywhere he likes. His Spirit is thanks to all who watched and made everywhere to strengthen us, encourage donations and, of course, to all those us and guide us. Why not invite him into who took part in the comedy, songs and your house? The normal bubble rules poems. It was a lovely, fun evening of do not apply. entertainment.

10 ELMSWELL FELLOWSHIP ST. JOHN’S CHURCH CATHOLIC PARISH OF Jesus is calling the weary to rest – TOWER FLOODLIGHTING OUR LADY, STOWMARKET bring him your burden and you will be blest; he will not turn you away. You are invited to sponsor the Parish Priest: Rev. Simon Leworthy, Calling today………… floodlighting of St. John’s to The Presbytery, 29 Lockington Road, Jesus is waiting, O come to him now – help with the day-to-day running Stowmarket, IP14 1BQ come with your sins, at his feet lowly expenses of our parish church. Tel:01449-612946 E-mail: pp@ bow; come and no longer delay! You can choose to commemorate ourladystowmarket.org.uk an anniversary, a personal event, MASS TIMES: Calling today…….. or any other special occasion. Jesus is pleading, O list to his voice – Alternatively you can simply make a Saturday (First Mass of Sunday) – 6PM they who believe in his name shall donation. St Mary’s C of E Church, Woolpit IP30 9QG rejoice; answer his call and obey. For the winter months the lights Sundays – 8.30am & 10.15am Calling today………. will be on between 5.30 p.m. and Our Lady’s, Stricklands Road, Answering Jesus’ call leads to an midnight. Stowmarket IP14 1AW assurance that, despite the dark times A night’s floodlighting costs £5. Holy Days – 10am & 7.30pm we are living through, all will be well, Please make cheques payable to Our Lady’s Strickland Road Stowmarket and your eternal destiny would be in the presence of God. “ST. JOHN’S CHURCH, ELMSWELL”. Weekday services in the Parish are advertised at the Our activities at the chapel are FEBRUARY 2021 SPONSORSHIPS all suspended and it will likely be front of Our Lady’s Church, in the sometime before the Ladies Friendship 4 in loving memory of my dear Dad, weekly Newsletter and on Geoffrey Dalton. Group and Food ‘n’ Friends will be the Parish Website – able to resume. It would be good if 6 Geoffrey Sturgeon. www.ourladystowmarket.org.uk we were able to gather physically for “Remembering the best Grandad”. Easter Sunday, but I don’t think we can Love from Shaun & Shelly. xxx. take that for granted at present. 7 to remember and thank all those We meet each Wednesday at 10.00am past Elmswell Fire-Fighters on Zoom for a short time of bible study who served their village and (currently we’re working through the community so well. early chapters of St. Luke’s gospel) 10 in loving memory of a dear followed by a time of chat. 40 minutes Grandad, George Stiff. in all. All are welcome to join in, please Louise & Brian. x. email [email protected] to ask for an invite. 11 in loving memory of my Brother. We are grateful to all those who preach Louise. x. ELMSWELL each week, currently of course over 12 Ted Rookard. Treasured “Happy Zoom. Our preachers at our 10.30am Birthday” memories, for a dear BAPTIST CHURCH services in the coming weeks are as Husband, Dad & Grandad. Have you had your Covid jab yet? I’ve follows:- Lots of love from all his family. xxxx. heard of some who have, even some February 7th 13 in loving memory of who’ve had their second jab! I’m sure Rev. Norman Tharby (inc Communion) Marjorie Ellen Manning. we are all eagerly waiting to get the February 14th call. How good it will be when we Rev. Rodney Sawtell – 13 remembering Fred Rush, a dear are able to get together again, meet 134th Church Anniversary Dad, Grandad, and Great Grandad, our friends and families and give and st on his Birthday. February 21 receive hugs (if that’s your thing!). Ann Rudland 13 remembering Anthony Clark on his Thinking about waiting for a call, the February 28th Birthday, devoted husband, father words of an old hymn were brought to Rev. Norman Tharby and “Bapa”. mind which I can’t remember singing March 7th “Always loved and greatly missed for a very long time (it’s a long time Rev. Norman Tharby (inc Communion) by all his family”. 20 in since we sang anything communally of loving memory of Wally Fraser on course) (I’ve taken out the thees and Again, please email cockant2@ his Birthday. thous and abbreviated it a bit!):- btinternet.com to ask for an invite. 27 Louise. “Happy Birthday” wishes. Jesus is tenderly calling you home— A warm welcome is extended to all Lots of love from Mum xxxx, calling today, calling today! who wish to participate in any of the above events. Poppy xxxx, and Bibs xxxx. Why from the sunshine of love will you Visit our website at www. All bookings and payments please roam, farther and farther away? elmswellbaptist.org.uk , email to :- Calling today! calling today! [email protected] or telephone Trevor Sadler, Abbots Warren, Jesus is calling, is tenderly calling 241541 to get in touch. today. Church Road, Elmswell (Tel: 240908) God be with you. Tony 11 House completions Will writing Family matters Business legal advice

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Enjoy the Autumn at Lukeswood A new wildlife site As all gardeners know, autumn is a good time to take stock of your plot, to enjoy all the fruits of your for Elmswell! labours, to assess what’s been successful and what hasn’t worked so well, and to make plans for the next growing season. As the foliage dies away it’s easier to stand back and look at the structure of the garden This month brings the exciting news and to see where improvements can be made. that ElmsWild will now be working on a new wildlife site in the village, It’s the same at Lukeswood. There are certainly lots of autumn fruits about – perhaps not all edible for accessible for all to visit. At the end people, but something is bound to appreciate nature’s bounty. Most of the hazels have already gone – Jack Frostnibbled by has mice, no doubt – but there are still plenty of berries around to feed the birds through into the of Spong Lane the public right of way winter. It’s also been a good year for blackberries, judging by the hedgerows – enough for lots of apple and crosses several fields before arriving been visitingblackberry pies and still plenty left for the birds. at Kiln Meadow. One of these fields The Inuit, or so we are told, have many different words for snow. But what belongs to the Poors’ Land Charity, Autumn is the time for a fungi foray – a walk through the woods to see all the variety of wonderful fungi on which many readers will know from about frost?the forestA quick floor. Even google though weof haven’t the got many trees yet, there are still plenty of colourful fungi to see at Lukeswood. Some have been brought in as spores on the wood chips we’re using to mulch around the new the generous gifts they offer to older Bugs and birds Met Officetrees, shows and some, us such that as thethere Jew’s Ear,are are at growing on dead wood lying around the site. This curious residents at Christmas. This field has least four fungusdifferent often grows types on elder of frostand takes – itsair, name from the story of Judas, who is said to have hanged himself at Kiln Meadow from that tree (and presumably left his ear behind!). been tenanted for many years, but ground, hoar and rime. There’s also last year the tenancy became vacant. – all is explained…. ‘grass’ frost, which can form on surface The Trustees of ElmsWild decided ….thanks to BBC Winterwatch! In a vegetation if the temperature dips that here was a wonderful opportunity recent edition we were intrigued to see suddenly, and ‘glaze’, which can lead to manage this plot for the benefit of Gillian Burke pay a visit to a sewage to the alarming phenomenon of black wildlife, and after a short negotiation works with a local bird enthusiast. ice. I don’t know if we’ve had all four we were delighted to sign a licence There were lots of birds to see, types this winter, but we certainly seem agreement with the Poors’ Land hopping around on the filter beds, and to have had a lot of frosty nights and Charity. The licence is renewable Gillian went on to explain in graphic mornings. Some of the hoar frosts have from year to year, and we hope that detail how these beds encouraged been quite spectacular, especially first 2021 will mark the beginning of our insects – even in winter – which in turn thing on a sunny morning. The birch involvement with this interesting site attract birds to feed on them. Anyone trees at Lukeswood, covered in a thick, over the long term. who walks around the footpath from sparkling coat of ice, have looked quite Kiln Lane to Kiln Meadow will be magical. The magic doesn’t last long, The field itself is quite small – just over familiar with the swarms of tiny flies though, before the sun gets to work, an acre – but of immense historical and that buzz around as you flap your arms the frost loses its grip and falls in a conservation value. Originally known about trying to fend them off. Now we heavy shower of ice NEWScrystals. FROM ELMSWILD It’s worth as “Town Field”, it is the last remaining know why! Just as Gillian described, getting up early to enjoy this best of field from the old tithe map which still there are lots of birds attracted here the wintry weather! retains its original shape and boundary. too, at the Anglian Water sewage The hedges which enclose it are works right next to Kiln Meadow. You ancient and species-rich. Stand in the can see Pied and Grey Wagtails riding middle of the field, look down towards around on the filter arms as they circle the lower hedge and imagine the land Mary Feeney over the gravel, with Wrens darting in being worked by Elmswell villagers [email protected] and out, all feeding on the bountiful going back through the centuries – supply of bugs and insects. In the you can almost hear the jingle of the spring Swallows and House Martins horses’ harness and the swish of the swoop about overhead, feeding up scythe! after their long migration from Africa. In the first year we’re going to spend Gillian concluded that sewage works Enjoy the Autumn at Lukeswood

some time surveying the site, seeing are actually great places for a nature As all gardeners know, autumn is a good time to take stock of your plot, to enjoy all the fruits of your labours, to assess what’s been successful and what hasn’t worked so well, and to make plans for the next what’s there and planning what to do reserve. From our observations of Kiln growing season. As the foliage dies away it’s easier to stand back and look at the structure of the garden next. We’ve asked Suffolk Wildlife Meadow we can certainly agree with and to see where improvements can be made.

Trust to advise us, as they have with that. Worth paying your licence fee for, It’s the same at Lukeswood. There are certainly lots of autumn fruits about – perhaps not all edible for people, but something is bound to appreciate nature’s bounty. Most of the hazels have already gone – all our projects. Many thanks go to all as Mr Packham would say! nibbled by mice, no doubt – but there are still plenty of berries around to feed the birds through into the winter. It’s also been a good year for blackberries, judging by the hedgerows – enough for lots of apple and blackberry pies and still plenty left for the birds.

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Autumn is the time for a fungi foray – a walk through the woods to see all the variety of wonderful fungi on the forest floor. Even though we haven’t got many trees yet, there are still plenty of colourful fungi to see at Lukeswood. Some have been brought in as spores on the wood chips we’re using to mulch around the new trees, and some, such as the Jew’s Ear, are growing on dead wood lying around the site. This curious fungus often grows on elder and takes its name from the story of Judas, who is said to have hanged himself from that tree (and presumably left his ear behind!).

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ELMSWELL FOX BOWLS CLUB I have a very strong feeling that the list of those emailed with his regular This month’s photos show the Foxes at splendid roll-out of the vaccination updates and practice suggestions. If the home of the Coney Weston Swans process might not be in time to save anyone would like to have a look at and Dick and Barry using the mower our 2021 bowls season and we will, our song-book whether interested in we bought from the greatly missed again, have to make do with some joining or just curious, just ping me Stonham Aspal Bowls Club friendly matches by about mid- an email to the address below and I summer. Every time we get close to will forward it to Kevin. Actually, there Peter Edmonds victory Covid goes and pulls a fast isn’t much to up-date with so little E.F.B.C. one on us and we slide back down happening but he is trying to keep 07860 395720 the corona snake to square one. everyone interested until we return [email protected] Frustrating simply isn’t the word for it. to normal. Normal, we hope , will A lot of bowlers will get the call with be Thursday mornings at the Wesley the early groups to receive treatment where we are hoping to secure the but lockdown will be eased by area position of ‘House Band’ but I suppose and not by age group, so that won’t we will have to wait to see how ,or if, help us at all in real terms. we affect sales. The attraction for us is On a positive note, or at least, not a that we might pick the odd member negative one, Kevin’ ukulele group or two which won’t happen if we are has, against all odds, gained another locked away somewhere, although new member and will add him to the that might well be what the public will demand!

PRESERVING THE PAST FOR THE FUTUREE The new Village Archive Room at Blackbourne has begun to accept documents and artefacts for storage and cataloguing. Early submissions shown here are the Elmswell Newsletters going back to the very earliest 1983 edition and a display photograph, from the very earliest Developer’s public consultation, showing the Bacon Factory before development began and with the Station Road Industrial Estate adjacent. Enquiries regarding the lodging of records from clubs, societies and individuals are invited to the Parish Council Office – [email protected] tel. 244134

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23 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING REPORT - January 2021 The Government having passed emergency legislation to allow Local Government to continue within the law, local councils are currently permitted to meet ‘virtually’ over the internet and to properly make binding decisions. With neither Blackbourne or Wesley available for use within the prevailing lockdown restrictions the Parish Council T convened using the Zoom internet video conferencing facility. The meeting was posted in the usual way, including H on the Council’s website, and details were clearly given as to how public attendance and contributions could be I made either with a screen presence or over a telephone link if preferred. S 9 Councillors attended along with I member of the public and, for part of the meeting, SCC Ward Member Cllr Jane P Storey. A G This report is compiled from that meeting by the Parish Clerk and edited by the Council’s Editorial Board which E comprises the Council Chairman, Cllr Fred Pallett, the Council Vice-chairman, Cllr David Barker, and Cllr Mike Friend, nominated by his peers to join them. It seeks to cover some of the more interesting or significant items thought to I deserve wider public attention. Included, where appropriate, are matters reported to the meetings by external bodies S such as Ward Members or as raised at the meeting by members of the public. Further background and reference to subsequent events are included where relevant. P The Minutes of recent Parish Council meetings and Committee meetings, together with the agenda for the next U meeting, when published, are available online at elmswell.suffolk.cloud and from the Parish Clerk by arrangement. B L Bound copies of older Minutes are lodged with the Suffolk County Records Office in Bury St. Edmunds. The most th I recent Minutes, from the meeting on 19 October, as approved at this meeting, are posted on the Council notice S board at the Co-op. H Planning results applications as follows: unacceptable strain on the highway, E The Meeting noted the following contrary to Local Plan policy T10. D DC/20/05686 Erection of a DC/20/05053 Erection of up to results of Planning Applications, as detached dwelling with detached 9 dwellings on land to the east of A determined by Mid Suffolk District double garage at Kiln Farm Guest N Council: House, Kiln Lane. Oak Lane D DC/20/04972 Change of use of land Councillors objected to this Councillors objected to this for creation of 2 traveller pitches…1 application for the following reasons; application for the following reasons; F Broadgrass Green GRANTED U This site is in the countryside, outside The Settlement Boundary, as defined N DC/20/04375 Erection of 6 of the settlement boundary of the in the Local Plan, now has behind D dwellings…White House Barns village. The proposal represents it the empowering factor of an E GRANTED an unsustainable form of residential accepted 5-year housing land supply, D development for which there is no thus adding considerable strength to DC/20/05090 Permission without justification. The new household compliance of conditions…Kiln Farm the argument presented when this B created would entirely rely on private proposal was first considered and Y Cottage, Kiln Lane GRANTED vehicular transport for access to rejected. The site is in the countryside DC/20/05089 Change of use the amenities at either Elmswell or E outside of the Settlement Boundary of land for highway access…26 Woolpit, both in excess of a mile L within which new development will Eastern Way GRANTED distant, via Kiln Lane, an already over- M properly take place. used single track road with no passing S DC/20/05540 Discharge of Conditions Application places which serves several domestic With regard to the strong policy W imperatives aimed at protecting the E 4911/16 – Condition 18 dwellings as well as a major Anglian existing character and appearance L (Archaeological) Land adjacent to Water facility and 3 industrial sites. of the countryside, this proposal L Wetherden Road APPROVED Kiln Lane is currently demonstrating that it cannot take the increased offers no justification for exceptional DC/20/03027 Erection of 1no P traffic resulting from the industrial treatment and does not present a dwelling….Crest Nicolson Site, Land A sites recently developed and in case for special consideration under at Wetherden Road GRANTED R process of development on the old categories identified and defined I Planning Applications A45 adjacent. The pressure the lane in the Local Plan, the Core Strategy S The Meeting discussed submissions has to absorb when frequent road or the National Planning Policy H as forwarded for comment by Mid closures at Church Hill divert traffic Framework.

Suffolk District are evident in the parlous state of the Furthermore, the emerging Joint Local C carriageway. O Council, the Planning Authority, and Plan has it, at LP24, that development U agreed to support applications ref. With regard to the strong policy should ‘Respond and safeguard N DC/21/00024 for the erection of imperatives aimed at protecting the existing character and context’, C extensions the character and appearance and that, ‘Development that fails to I of the countryside, this proposal improve the quality and character and a car port at 1 Farm Meadow and L offers no justification for an of the area will not be supported.’ ref. DC/20/05714 for a first floor rear exception to the constraints against This ad hoc, opportunistic off-Plan extension at 30 Wetherden Road. development in the countryside and proposal clearly fails on both of these Objections were made to other it would, if permitted, place further counts.

24 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING REPORT - January 2021 The further reduction in site area in this run counter to the requirements of maintenance costs in the longer term, 3rd iteration of the Proposal creates an Local Plan policy T10. as well as helping the environment. urban result entirely at odds with the The deadline for applications for In reaching these conclusions, rural setting and in jarring contrast to grants from the Member Locality T Councillors had reference to Local the existing dwellings on Oak Lane Budget scheme has been extended H Plan policies SB1 & H7, Core Strategy which are individual dwellings set on to Friday 26th February 2021. Further I Policies CS1 & CS2, National Planning substantial plots off this quiet single- details and an application form S Policy Framework para.55 and to the track cul de sac. Any comparison for any group which would like emerging BMSDC Joint Local Plan. P with the adjacent housing estate is to apply for funding are available A erroneous; the context is the Oak at: https://www.midsuffolk.gov. Planning appeals G Lane community of houses which The Clerk confirmed his attendance uk/communities/grants-and- E have a specific identity and which at a forthcoming Planning Appeal funding/locality-awards-2020-21/ identity would be dramatically eroded against the Refusal of Permission The Government Minister for Housing I if this townscape proposal were to be for up to 120 dwellings at Haughley and Communities issued a statement S permitted. Park. Liaison with neighbouring about housing numbers just before Christmas. It is confirmed that the The admitted reduction in site parish councils has confirmed solid P number of new houses in Mid Suffolk area as a strategy to remove any local opposition to the proposal U will not be changed, so that the basis B requirement for the provision of which is one of many off-Plan ad on which the emerging Joint Local L Affordable Housing denies at a stroke hoc applications encouraged by the Government’s drive to drive Plan was written remains unchanged. I any small benefit that the original 2 S proposals offered to the village of forward the building of more houses Suffolk County Council and relying upon the very attractive H Elmswell. With no justification other County Council Ward Member, Cllr E ‘honey-pot’ locations along the A14 than the Applicant’s own assessment Jane Storey, tabled a written report D corridor - particularly at Elmswell, of viability, 3 affordable units are no which drew attention to reports that the Woolpit & Thurston - serving the longer part of the housing mix. No increase in Council Tax bills required A employment hubs of Felixstowe and viability assessment is put forward by SCC would be 4%, with a firm N Cambridge. and no consultation with the Planning decision due at a full Council meeting D Authority has been undertaken. Mid Suffolk District Council on 11th February. This meeting F Without this small concession to Cllrs Sarah Mansel and Helen will be available to view online. U the community infrastructure, the Geake tabled a joint written report Cllr Storey also confirmed that she addition of 9 more dwellings to the is pursuing the problem of poor N confirming that Babergh and Mid D 699 which have current Planning reinstatement work to potholes, Suffolk Councils had decided to E Permission and which being or are including the basis on which the suspend the Garden Waste service D soon to be built-out offers only more th contracts are agreed between SCC from week commencing 11 January pressure on an already-stretched to enable the staff to concentrate on and the contractors who carry out B infrastructure. the collection of household waste the works. Efforts continue to Y Councillors also vigorously support and recycling during this lockdown have the problems of over-use and the objections as voiced by period. Meanwhile, proposals for the subsequent deterioration of Kiln Lane E neighbours on grounds of highway draft budget and housing revenue highlighted along with resolution of L safety and suitability with regard account (HRA) for the coming year the confusion regarding responsibility M to the safe and free flow of traffic include a 1.66% increase in Council for maintenance of the junction where S and safeguarding pedestrians. The Tax. The HRA proposals suggest Bunkers Hill meets A1088. W suggested relaxation of the Design that Council house rents are likely E Precept L Manual requirement of a 90m visibility to increase by 1.5%. Sheltered The Meeting agreed that the Precept L splay is unacceptable, particularly housing service charges look set to set by the Parish Council as part of the increase by £1 per week, and both in light of the Elmswell Community Council Tax charged to all households P Speed Watch figures which put the garage rents and sheltered housing should be set at £163,514.00, a A average traffic speed on Ashfield utility charges are to remain at the figure which will impose no increase R road passing the junction with Oak same level. The Green and Liberal on households in Elmswell. The 3 I Lane at well in excess of the 30mph Democrat group will be discussing other Authorities with tax-raising S limit. Further, the re-orientation of their alternative budget arrangement powers, District Council, County H the roadside footpaths proposed so with officers over the next few weeks. Council and Suffolk Police, have all as to enable even a truncated visibility The Cabinets of both Mid Suffolk and indicated an increase in their share of C splay layout poses a serious threat Babergh Councils are to discuss the the bill. It was noted that the Parish O to pedestrians who will be forced use of hydrogenated vegetable oil council levy is for money which is U N to cross the busy Ashfield Road in (HVO) as a fuel for the waste fleet. entirely dedicated to expenditures C order to make the journey to and If this is agreed, it will mean up to in Elmswell. from the village centre and North of 90% reduction in carbon emissions I Oak Lane. In summary, the proposed as it is using a waste product. Railway Tavern site L mitigation measures required to allow Conversion of the tankers to use the The Clerk’s Report included the considerable extra traffic loading new fuel is expected to cost about confirmation that grant aid has been which would result from this proposal £50k, but it should result in lower secured from the

25 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING REPORT - January 2021 Government-funded Plunkett Neighbourhood Plan the proceedings will also be open, Foundation towards professional The Meeting noted that the through Zoom on-line conferencing, advice in taking forward the scheme, document which was compiled by to all who notify the Clerk of their T as supported Cllr Philip Shaw from some 7 years wish to be included. The notice of H meeting on notice boards and on in the September 2019 Village- of work and research by the village’s I the Council’s website, will include full wide consultation, to realise the Neighbourhood Plan volunteers S details as to how to register to join. potential of the Railway Tavern by is now with Mid Suffolk District The public are, as ever, welcome establishing community ownership Council officers for an assessment P to attend all Council and Council and management structures, as has so prior to formal submission as a A draft to go forward through the due Committee meetings and the agenda G successfully been achieved by many process towards referendum and will always offer opportunities for E community pub groups in Suffolk and inspection. Mid Suffolk have referred questions and comment. Agendas are elsewhere. This will allow the village published on-line at www.elmswell. I to take forward the establishment of elements of the Plan to Suffolk County suffolk.cloud, and on S the Council who have suggested various additions and alterations towards a the Council’s notice P proposed Community Benefit Society, formal Draft. board at Crown a process which will necessarily involve Mill. U Next Meeting B very wide public input, membership, The next Ordinary Meeting is L consultation and approval at all I stages. It is hoped that this process scheduled to take place on Monday th S will become easier in coming months. 15 February at 7.30pm in the H Meanwhile, the groundwork will be Chamberlayne Hall at Blackbourne E laid through remote conferencing or on-line should prevailing D with full reports via the Newsletter. restrictions so require. If held live,

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E L M S W E L L The recent extension to the Chamberlayne Hall at Blackbourne including much needed office and storage space include the new Village Archive room. Already attracting a queue. P A R I Enquiries on any Parish Council matter are invited S Future Council Meetings H to the Clerk, Peter Dow, at The Council Office, Notice of all meetings and agendas is Blackbourne, Blackbourne Road, IP30 9UH – C posted on the Council’s notice board right next to the car park and with wheelchair access. O at Crown Mill and in the community U notice board at the Co-op. N Staffed Mondays – Thursdays 9.00am – 12.00 noon C and at other times by arrangement I Feb Mar Apr May June L 15th 15thh 19th 17t 21st [email protected] Meetings are held at Blackbourne, Tel. 244134 beginning at 7.30 unless otherwise notified

26 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING REPORT - January 2021 Your Councillors are

David Barker 01359 [email protected] Vice chairman of Council T Linden Croft 241135 H Hawk End Lane I ELMSWELL IP30 9ED S

P Dick Burch 01359 [email protected] Footpath Officer A 14 Wetherden Road 240105 G ELMSWELL IP30 9DF Poor’s Land Charity E

Blackbourne & Wesley I Management Association S

Peter Edmonds 01359 [email protected] P Little Acre 241640 U Ashfield Road B L ELMSWELL IP30 9HJ 07860 I 395720 S Mike Friend 01359 [email protected] Transport Officer H 22 Mill Gardens 241699 E ELMSWELL IP30 9DQ Elmswell Amenities D Association A Newsletter report co- N editor D

Peter Hancock 07483 [email protected] F Jubilee End 850965 U 17A Jubilee Terrace N ELMSWELL IP30 9 DH D E David Hawes 01359 [email protected] D Dunelm 240249 Cooks Road B ELMSWELL IP30 9BX Y

E Sarah Mansel 07860 [email protected] Also serves as Ward L Ashcroft House 829517 Member on Mid Suffolk M Ashfield Road District Council S ELMSWELL IP30 9HJ W E Fred Pallett 01359 [email protected] Chairman of Council L Maple Cottage 244144 L Warren lane P ELMSWELL IP30 9 DT 07771 A 962441 R Sue Roots 01359 [email protected] I 7 Warren Close 240164 S ELMSWELL IP30 9DS H

Mike Schofield 01359 [email protected] Neighbourhood Plan C O Minerva 241430 Steering Group U Fairmead N ELMSWELL IP30 9HT C I Philip Shaw 01359 [email protected] Neighbourhood Plan L East View 241192 Steering Group Ashfield Road ELMSWELL IP30 9HG Safeguarding Lead

27 What’s On in Elmswell ?

AsTo besoon included as tier in our 4 orevents any diary other make restrictions sure you send allow, separate Blackbourne notification ofwill your be announcement. available to the many groups, organisationsFor a full year’s and calendar activities of what’s represented booked at Blackbourne, here as pleaseand when go to the they Parish feel Council comfortable website at with a return to meeting and within thewww.elmswell.suffolk.gov.uk rules which will govern - it mighthow help the you facility in planning is used dates forin yourlight events. of Government and other advice. We copy here the programme of events and bookings as originally planned, but, clearly, it will be down to individual organisers to keep members informed as to when their particular meeting or activity resumes. All of the established booking slots will be honoured, as long as there is space within the usual venue to follow guidelines. We will help wherever possible by offering a larger space if necessary and available and letting fees will not be increased if this has to be the case. ORGANISERS – if you have news of when you might consider re-starting, do let the Newsletter know and we can spread the word.

February 2021 May 2021 September 2021 3 Elmswell Exchange Afternoon WI 2 pm 5 Elmswell Exchange Afternoon WI 2 pm 1 Elmswell Exchange Afternoon WI 2 pm Back Together Again - Social Afternoon. Annual General Meeting Never Judge a Book by it’s Cover 11 Elmswell History Group meeting, 7.30pm; 13 Elmswell History Group meeting, 7.30pm; The ancient skill of bookbinding Venue and speaker to be confirmed. Venue and speaker to be confirmed. *July Michael Holton tickets on sale* March 2021 October 2021 3 Elmswell Exchange Afternoon WI 2 pm June 2021 6 Elmswell Exchange Afternoon WI 2 pm The Art & Craft of Stained Glass - 2 Elmswell Exchange Afternoon WI 2 pm Chile - the long thin country - Chris Parfitt Michele Russell The Work of a Parish Nurse - Lesley Williams November 2021 11 Elmswell History Group meeting, 7.30pm; 10 Elmswell History Group meeting, 7.30pm; Venue and speaker to be confirmed. Venue and speaker to be confirmed. *July 3 Elmswell Exchange Afternoon WI 2 pm tickets on sale* Creat your own special bookmark for April 2021 Christmas Materials provided - Jane Knights 7 Elmswell Exchange Afternoon WI 2 pm July 2021 Making the Best of a Supermarket Bunch 7 Elmswell Exchange Afternoon WI 2 pm December 2021 Stephanie Lester How To Look Good in a Bin Bag ! - Mandy Wild 1 Elmswell Exchange Afternoon WI 2 pm 8 Elmswell History Group’s 21st Anniversary It’s Christmas - Let’s Celebrate ! meeting, 7.30pm; Venue and speaker to be 8 Elmswell History Group Annual Outing – confirmed. to be confirmed Details and Tickets from 01359-242601 August 2021 4 Elmswell Exchange Afternoon WI 2 pm Edith Cavell - A British Heroine - Richard and Jill Mann Stop press Blackbourne and Wesley have bounced back before and will do so again - these are the activities that have told us they are ready to be up and running as soon as they are permitted to operate: Sarah's classes - stretch and flex /spin /boxercise /legs bums and tums/ bodyblast... details at sarahjane. [email protected] Karate with Lewis – find details at [email protected] Slimming World – Tuesday mornings – [email protected] Slimming World – Tuesday evening Ju jutsu – Monday & Wednesday evenings – tel. Gary on 07711 680262 Rainbows - Monday evenings – Karate with Lewis elmswellrainbows @yahoo.com

For the next 6 months we need copy by: February 23rd, March 23rd, April 27th, May 25th, June 22nd Contact us on 01359 244 134 for all Amenities Association business, Newsletter and adverts. Our new email address is [email protected] Your editors: Jean Barker, Maggie Bushell, Peter Dow Published on the first Friday of every month by the Elmswell Amenities Association Reg. Charity No. 304879. 1,906 copies delivered free to households and to businesses in the community. A volunteer enterprise entirely supported by advertising. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS

28 VILLAGE INDEX Useful contacts for community groups & others…feedback is essential. Do be in touch to correct or add details or to suggest someone else deserving of listing. Amenities Association Jean Barker (Sec) [email protected] 241135 Art Club John Welford [email protected] 240166 Baby & Toddler Group Donna Hughes [email protected] Baptists Dave Hollings [email protected] 241323 Beavers Ruth Court [email protected] BWMA Peter Edmonds (Sec) [email protected] 241640 BATS – Badminton at Blackbourne Peter Edmonds [email protected] 241640 Blackbourne – all enquiries Parish Council office [email protected] 244134 Brownies Gemma Sutton [email protected] CAB [email protected] 01449 676060 Carpet Bowls Club Frank Boxall [email protected] Christians Together in Elmswell Jean Folkard [email protected] Community Speed Watch Marie Spampanato [email protected] 07769 715209 Companions Linda Waspe [email protected] County Councillor Cllr Jane Storey Jane.Storey@ suffolk.gov.uk 240555 Cricket Club Eileen Brooks (Sec.) [email protected] Cubs Ben Savill [email protected] District Councillor Sarah Mansell [email protected] 07860 829517 District Councillor Helen Geake [email protected] Elmswheelians Trevor Sadler [email protected] 240908 Elmswild Mary Feeney [email protected] 241901 Exchange afternoon WI Maureen Davis [email protected] Exchange Club Carol Blissett [email protected] Fire Crew; non-emergencies Brian Hawes [email protected] 07761 125093 First Responders Merv [email protected] 07909 006 496 Football Shaun Pratt [email protected] 07494 864 231 Fox Bowls Team bowls at Blackbourne Dick Burch [email protected] 240105 Friends of St Johns Jean Folkard [email protected] 242099 Gardening Club Nick Chamberlin [email protected] 242601 Guides Gemma Sutton [email protected] Health Centre - Woolpit 240298 History Group Stella Chamberlin [email protected] Library Miles Row - Manager [email protected] 240974 Little Elms Melanie Garner [email protected] 240491 Newsletter Editorial office [email protected] 244134 Oil buying Group [email protected] 07813829008 Over 55’s Club Diann Armstrong Mayfield, Wetherden Road 241002 Parish Council Parish Clerk [email protected] 244134 Police Emergencies 999 Police; non-emergencies Mid Suffolk South SNT [email protected] 101 Poor’s Land Charity Peter Goodridge [email protected] 240512 Power cuts Powwercut105.com 105 Rainbows Marion Abbott [email protected] School Mrs Ash [email protected] 240261 Scouts Paula Hollings [email protected] 07828 562485 St John’s Church Peter Goodridge [email protected] 240512 Sewing Bee Isabel Burgess [email protected] Village Tree Warden John Ibbetson [email protected] 241086 Wesley – all enquiries Parish Council office [email protected] 244134 WI - evening Margaret Stevens [email protected] 408452 Youth Football Chris Smyth [email protected] 07717 841 591 Enquiries on any Parish Council matter are invited to the Clerk, Peter Dow, at The Council Office, Blackbourne, Blackbourne Road, IP30 9UH – right next to the car park and with wheelchair access. Staffed Mondays & Wednesdays 9.00am – 4pm, Tuesday & Thursday 9.00am – 12 noon and at other times by arrangement. [email protected] Tel. 244134 IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY THAT YOUR DETAILS APPEAR HERE, PLEASE DO BE IN TOUCH VIA eaa @elmswell.org.uk

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