June2016 Parish and Community News June 2016
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Contents
Page Page A Word in Your ear 23 Kettle’s Calling 9 Church News 24 - 27 Mobile Library 34 Community News 17 -22 Parish News Information 4 Community Circle Club 9 Scouts 13 From your Correspondent 11 Small Ads 46 & 47 Dates for Your Diary 5 Useful Contacts 45 Good Neighbours 47 Wyverstone Cafe Dates 9 Just Gardening 15
cover photo montage by Amanda Manley
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PARISH NEWS
Magazine Deadline Please note that the deadline for submissions to this magazine is the 15th of the previous month, i.e. 15th January for the February edition.
To contact the Parish & Community News, send a contribution, or for those of you who contribute to the magazine regularly, please e-mail your information to [email protected] by the 15th of the previous month at the latest. You don’t need to format it if you are happy to leave it to us. If you do not have email, please deliver your contributions with a contact phone number to :- Parish News Editor,The Limes, Rectory Road, Bacton, IP14 4LE (Next to the Scout Hut)
To advertise in the Parish & Community News please contact - Linda Last on 01449 781772 or [email protected] Current rates for 12 issues are:- Full A5 Page - £200, ½ A5 page - £115, ¼ A5 page portrait - £60, Small Ads - 50p per word Full Page back cover in Colour - £80 per A5 issue or only £100 for an A4 issue Please contact Linda Last at least two months in advance. If you have an Ad you think could benefit from a re-design we can do this for you for a fee of only £7.50
Bacton, Cotton and Wyverstone Parish and Community News If you know of anyone new to the area, a visitor or anyone who would like a current copy of the Parish and Community News there will be a limited number available to buy each month at Bacton Post Office. The current price for a single issue is 15pence.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2016
June
Day/Date Time Event
Sat 4th 10.00am - Community Circle Cafe – at Cotton Village Hall 12.00noon
Mon 6th 7.30pm Bacton & District W.I. - Suffolk Farmhouse Cheeses with Jason Salisbury page 20
Fri 10th 9.00am - Bacton & Wyverstone Horticultural Society ’Outing to Hyde Hall and Beth 5.00pm Chatto Gardens‘ page 43
Mon 13th 9.30am - Village Craft Group - at Bacton Village Hall 12noon
Mon 13th 7.30pm RBL Women’s Section - Garden Meeting at Squirrel’s Hall, Wattisfield by kind permission of Peggy Dryden.
Tues 14th 7.30pm Bacton & Wyverstone Horticultural Society - Grasses & Perennials by Anne Etheridge
Tues 14th 2pm - 4pm Community Circle Club – at Cotton Village Hall
Tues 14th 2.30pm Mother’s Union - Garden Meeting at Anita’s House, Caithness, Station Road, Bacton (Speaker - Rev. Julia Lall)
Tues 21st 7.30pm Bacton & Cotton History Society - ‘Myths and Superstitions in Buildings’ with Tony Redman page 22
Tues 21st 7.30pm RBL - Old Newton Sports and Social Club
Sat 25th 2pm - 4pm Community Circle Club – at Cotton Village Hall
NB: Community Circle Club meetings and Cafés take a break during July and August and start up again in September.
July
Day/Date Time Event
Mon 11th RBL Women’s Section - Outing
Mon 11th 9.30am - Village Craft Group - at Bacton Village Hall 12noon
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Wyverstone Village Website There is now a website that is dedicated to the village of Wyverstone www.wyverstone.onesuffolk.net This website is regularly updated with local information, details of events happening in the village, copies of the Neighbourhood Watch newsletters, information on local clubs and groups, Parish Council information, links to local services etc. Please visit the website to keep up to date. If you have any information or events that you would like to be included within the website please send details to either: Andrew Sumner/Simon Williams at [email protected]
As the UK’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II has seen Britain change dramatically over the years. Yet she has remained a constant presence in the lives of the people of the UK and Commonwealth. Duty and family are very important to her. As a child during the Second World War she inspired the nation. The lessons she learned during these formative years helped her ensure the Royal Family remains a symbol of tradition in the 21st Century.
Cut off dates for If you would like to 2016 join the group please call Peter Mead 22nd June, 07845 068679 5th October or Email 7th December [email protected]
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Wyverstone Community Cafe & Local Produce Market – 2016 (A local enterprise that benefits the community ) Saturdays fortnightly 10.00am - 12.30pm at Wyverstone Village Hall JUNE 11th & 25th July 9th & 23rd (provisional)
Where....The Community Room, St Mary’s Bacton When?....2pm - 4pm JUNE 6th & 20th, July 4th & 18th Who?...... Everyone is welcome - Free! (though donations are always welcome to cover expenses!)
Why not come along for tea, toast, cakes and savouries? Why not bring a friend? For more details, please ring - Linda Last: 781772, Janice Shea: 781263 Please let us know if you would like a lift.
Cotton Community Circle Tuesday Afternoon Club We are a social group and we meet at Cotton Village Hall on the second and fourth Tuesdays of most months from 2pm until 4pm. (NB: No meetings during July, August, and December 2016) So why not come along? You choose – board games, darts, table tennis, plus a collection of books and DVDs to swap. And there’s always friendly, lively conversation! Coffee or tea, biscuits (and sometimes cake) are available. What’s not to like? Bring your friends! All this for only £1.00 per person. For more information, ring: 01449 781083
9 Parish and Community News June 2016 The British National Anthem dates back to the eighteenth century. 'God Save The King' was a patriotic song first publicly performed in London in 1745, which came to be known as the National Anthem at the beginning of the nineteenth century. The words and tune are anonymous, and may date back to the seventeenth century.
The British tune has been used in other countries. European visitors to Britain in the eighteenth century noticed the advantage of a country possessing such a recognised musical symbol. In total, around 140 composers, including Beethoven, Haydn and Brahms, have used the tune in their compositions. Since only the first verse is normally sung many people are unaware that there are two verses to our National Anthem. Below is the complete version.
1. God save our gracious Queen! 2.Thy choicest gifts in store Long live our noble Queen! On her be pleased to pour, God save the Queen! Long may she reign. Send her victorious, May she defend our laws, Happy and glorious, And ever give us cause, Long to reign over us, To sing with heart and voice, God save the Queen. God save the Queen.
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From your June Correspondent
HAPPY BIRTHDAY H.M. the Queen! This month there will be many celebrations all around the country for the 90th birthday of our reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth 2nd. Queen Elizabeth II was born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on April 21, 1926, in London. At the time of her birth, most did not realize Elizabeth would someday become queen of Great Britain. Her father, Prince Albert, was the second son of King George V and Queen Mary Elizabeth so she got to enjoy the first decade of her life with all the privileges of being a royal without the pressures of being the heir apparent. Her father and mother, also known as the Duke and Duchess of York, divided their time between a home in London and Royal Lodge, the family's home on the grounds of Windsor Great Park. Elizabeth, nicknamed Lilibet, and her younger sister Margaret were educated at home by tutors. Academic courses included French, mathematics and history, with dancing, singing and art lessons undertaken as well. In 1936, the course of Elizabeth's life changed with the death of her grandfather, George V, with whom she was said to be close. Her uncle became King Edward VIII but he was in love with American divorcée Wallis Simpson and had to choose between the crown and his heart. In the end, Edward chose Simpson and Elizabeth's father became King George VI. With the outbreak of World War II in 1939, Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret largely stayed out of London, having been relocated to Windsor Castle. From there she made the first of her famous radio broadcasts, with this particular speech reassuring the children of Britain who had been evacuated from their homes and families. The 14-year-old princess, showing her calm and firm personality, told them that "in the end, all will be well; for God will care for us and give us victory and peace." In 1947 Princess Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten and in 1948 Prince Charles was born, followed in 1950 by Princess Ann. On February 6, 1952, King George VI died, and Elizabeth assumed the responsibilities of the ruling monarch. Her official coronation took place on June 2, 1953, in Westminster Abbey. There began a lifetime of selfless duty to her country, a sacred duty she vowed she would never forsake, and she never has. Amanda Manley
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Introducing a six week course with the theme of "Islamic Art and Design". Learn how to construct Islamic patterns, study Islamic art in its many forms, including: calligraphy, painting, ceramics, costumes and carpets. Develop your own line of study based around this topic or simply come along and work on your own art project. Thursday evenings 7-9pm at Wyverstone village hall beginning June 9th £54 for the whole 6-week course or £11 per week. Contact Liz Mellen for details: [email protected] or Tel. 01449 782971
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Mrs Karen Hall-Price - 1st Bacton Scout Group Secretary st 1 BACTON 1 Canham’s Farm Cottages, Cow Green, Bacton IP14 4HH Tel. 01449 780332 or SCOUT GROUP 07812 105228 07812 105228 [email protected]
our fundraising events, summer fete, car washing, Bacton 1st BSG NEEDS YOU!!! Fayre BBQ and taking part in the Bacton remembrance We are desperately trying to find new leaders and a pack parade and St George Day parade in Stowmarket. We assistant for our cubs and scout sections. We need look forward to another active and productive year of reliable individuals who want to help make a difference Scouting across all sections. in our local young people’s lives. Positions will be Books – We would like to bring your attention to the fact subject to a DBS check and are voluntary. Cubs and that Jason Scruby – Finbows Yard - has been and Scouts meet on Friday evenings and there will be some continues to sell excellent quality second hand books with camps you would be expected to get involved with. We all proceeds coming back to 1st Bacton Scout Group. currently have two leaders and an assistant that have Again a really big thank you to Jason and his team at submitted resignations pending replacements, we Finbows and to everyone who donates books for him to therefore need some fresh enthusiastic blood... So if sell and to those that buy them... Thank You. you think this might be for you please do not hesitate to contact the secretary – Karen Hall-Price or the GSL – Michele Cole for an informal chat and more Recycling Bins - Please remember to use our recycling information. We would love to hear from you... bins at the Scout HQ – This also raises funds for the group and is much easier than transporting your bottles and clothes to the Stowmarket recycling centre / bins. AGM - The AGM took place at the 1st Bacton Scout Could we please ask if you are using the bottle banks to Group HQ on Thursday 19th May 2016 where all sections only use them for the bottles and clothing banks provided provided their annual report and the committee and and take your remaining rubbish to the Stowmarket financial statements were approved for the forthcoming recycling centre and please be vigilant to others abusing year. We would like to officially thank all those that assist this facility. the Scout group from committee members, executive committee members, parents and friends who support Beaver Scouts (6yrs – 8yrs) meet every Monday (term the group all through the year, we could not do it without time) 6.15pm – 7.30pm you – Thank you! Cub Scouts (8yrs – 10 ½ yrs) meet every Friday (term New Programme - The new scouting programme has time) 6.15pm – 7.45pm been introduced across all levels, so there are a lot of Scouts (10 ½ yrs – 14yrs) meet every Friday (term time) changes going on to improve the experience of our 8pm – 9.30pm young people attending by updating our offering to If anyone would like their son or daughter to join a reflect modern expectations whilst still retaining the core section, please don’t hesitate to contact the Group values of the Scouting movement. Secretary. Overview - Scouts have had another active year, camping at Hallowtree Ipswich for the district camp, indoor 1st Cotton & Bacton climbing at Stowmarket leisure centre, summer camp at Tolmers in Hertfordshire where the Scouts went on a day Guides, Brownies & trip to Heathrow airport finishing up with a visit to the Rainbows control tower, ice skating in Bury for their Christmas If you or your daughter would outing and a chip hike in a couple of weeks time. like to know more about Over the last 12 months Cubs have camped at Athlington joining visit - Hall in Eye for the District Camp, attended a District www.girlguiding.org.uk/ Badge Day at Mendlesham, fun day at Haughley Park interested or call 01449 with a planned visit to Gilwell this month. Cubs have 780193 achieved their first aid badge with help from St John’s ambulance and completed their Chip Hike in November. Guides & Brownies meet on Wednesdays in Bacton Cubs have had six cubs achieve their Chief Scout Silver Village Hall during Term Time. award which is the highest badge a cub scout can achieve before moving up to Scouts. Brownies (7-10 years) 5.45 –7.15pm Guides (10-14 years) 7.30 –9.00pm Numbers are consistent with an average of 15 Scouts (4 girls), 13 Cubs (1 girl) and 16 Beavers (all boys) regularly Rainbows (5-7 years) 5.30 – 6.30pm at Bacton Primary attending meeting nights. All sections have helped out at School during Term Time.
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I've tried a different method this year with the growing of my tomato plants. I've used capillary matting seed tray inserts and stood my tomato and pepper plants on them. They fit all standard seed trays, you get a steady supply of water direct to the root system. It takes the guesswork out of the watering, the plants can take up the water they require. Also if you have to leave the plants for a few days having a break or holiday the plants are able to care for themselves. My hanging baskets have been planted up. Some are Ivy Geraniums in the centre, mixed colour hanging Lobelias around the edges. In others I've used a variety of Fuschias in the centres of the baskets, with dark purple Petunias. Also I've tried a smaller variety of Pelargonium. Don't forget they need a good watering after planting out and need a good supply of water during dry periods throughout the summer. Last month I planted seed potatoes in canvas sacks. The sides were folded down about a third of the way. The sprouting seed potatoes planted uppermost. They are now well on their way. As the green leaves start to show I've started to lift up the sides of the sacks and apply top-soil, mounding up the soil as if they were planted out in beds. I'll let you know what sort of crop I produce. I planted out new strawberries in a bed. They are doing very well, showing plenty of flower. The raspberry plants are creeping up to the top of their wooden supports. The lawns need regular cutting now. I cut my lawns at least on a weekly basis with a second cut if necessary. Any rain and sunshine certainly makes the grass grow very quickly. Weeding is a must, try to keep on top of it with a light hoeing of the beds. My roses have started to show signs of black spot. This needs to be dealt with quickly. I use a multi purpose all in one brand which deals with, black spot, green fly, white fly, mould and rust spots. These sprays can be purchased at your local garden centre. My Rockery Alpines have given a good show. Give them a look over, trim them to their surrounds and, if any don't look good, have them out and replace them with new plants.
Happy Gardening - Norman Parcell
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SUNDAY 12th JUNE 2016 LET US CELEBRATE H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II’s 90th BIRTHDAY with a ‘TRADITIONAL STREET PARTY STYLE PICNIC ‘ ON THE LAWNS OF BACTON MANOR (By Kind Permission of Mr & Mrs D Chambers)
If you wish please come in “STREET PARTY STYLE FANCY DRESS” (Adults & Children)
DRINKS AND BIRTHDAY CAKE WILL BE PROVIDED LIVE MUSIC – GAMES – COMPETITIONS JUST BRING YOUR PICNIC AND JOIN IN THE FUN! 3.00pm – 5.30pm
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PARISH WARDEN Bacton Parish Council are looking to appoint a Parish Warden to carry out weekly inspections around the parish and report issues as appropriate to the Clerk, MSDC or SCC. The role will involve walking the footpaths within the parish. Hours: 2 hours per week at £7.20 per hour Please apply with a covering letter/email to Ian JUNE REPORT Brookman, Parish Clerk, Eden Cottage, Fen Road, Bacton Parish Council met on Monday 18 and Pakenham, Bury St Edmunds IP31 2LS or Thursday 26 April. [email protected] Closing date Friday 17 June 2016 THE QUEENS 90th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS The arrangements for Bacton’s celebrations on the lawn at The Manor, Bacton on Sunday 12 June from 3pm to 5.30pm continue. More details are available on the specific page within the magazine. PLANNING The Parish Council considered 4 planning applications. The council supported the applications in connection with the: a) Erection of a detached garden room at Tudor House, Shop Green, Bacton: "The Annual Parish and Ordinary Council Meetings b) Erection of one dwelling at Coppings Farm, The took place on 10th May. Street, Bacton; and Reports were received from:- c) Erection of extension and refurbishment to a) The Chairman of the Parish Council, who thanked the various community groups, especially existing commercial units (following partial and the Community Cafe and Village Hall for creating a demolition of existing Unit A and demolition of vibrant Hub for the Village. existing Unit B at Coppings Farm, The Street, b) District Councillor.provided an overview of the Bacton. past year. The planning application for the erection of one c) Village Hall, reported a successful year. detached dwelling with alterations to form access d) Neighbourhood Watch who explained the changes and drive at the Bull Inn, Church Road, Bacton was in policing. not supported by the Parish Council. e) Speed watch who reported a reduction in the FORMER MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE numbers of motorists speeding in the village. A further meeting regarding the former Middle f) The over 60's group now has 40 members. School site has taken place with the County Council’s The Chairman and Vice Chairman were re-elected. agents Cornerstone Assets and they will be The Emergency Response Plan for the village was organising two public consultation events before the adopted. section 77 application is submitted. It was agreed that a new seat should be installed in LITTER PICK Wyverstone Road, at the Wash, to replace the old Thank you to those who supported the Parish litter one which has had to be removed as it is no longer pick on Saturday 14 May, when 7 bags of rubbish safe.. were collected. 2 Planning applications were considered:- ANNUAL PARISH MEETING a) 1862/16 Erection of single garage, 23 Church Hill. This annual opportunity to hear from village organisations took place on Thursday 12 May and b) 1895/16 Extensions to Wyverstone Village Hall. received reports from 15 village organisations. The future of the Bacton Middle School (situated in Wyverstone) is still ongoing. A consultation process NEXT MEETING has commenced regarding the proposed sale of the The next Parish Council meeting is Monday 20th school playing fields and sports area. June 2016 at 7.30 in the Village Hall and members of cont. page 18 the public are welcome to attend.
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A vacancy still exists for a Parish Clerk and all Plantsman’s Preference at Lopham speaking on the interest is welcome. same subject which is Grasses and Perennials. A number of requests are received in respect of Diane said the members competition for Bacton reporting highways issues including potholes and Fayre of a Container in Olympic Colours can broken drains. Rather than wait for the next Parish represent either the colours of the Olympic rings, Council Meeting the public can report issues on line flag of a nation taking part or flag of the Olympics. by going to www.suffolk.gov.uk/roads-and- Members are asked to mark the container. transport. Members were in agreement to pay £60 from the Village news and events are now available to view on Society for the collating and stapling of the flower line at www.wyverstone.onesuffolk.net show schedule. The date of the next Parish Council Meeting is Vice Chairman Graham Jenner said that he will Tueday 28th June at 7.30pm at the Village Hall. All purchase low priced bedding plants for the village members of the press and public are invited to hall border and plant in the hope that the proposed attend." fitting of the new village hall windows at an unknown date will not affect this. Diane welcomed Richard Ayres MBE, who ran a Representatives from Wyverstone & Bacton slide show and spoke on Anglesey Abbey Gardens. Parish Councils along with County Councillor Richard worked there for many years and was head Stringer, met with Cornerstone Assets (SCC gardener for 27 years. His father had been head agents for the disposal of the former middle school site) and had a constructive meeting. gardener and his son cuts all the hedges, of which The deadline for submission of formal comments there are many. on the s.77 application is the 22 May 2016, however 800 years ago, the Abbey was an Augustinian Cornerstone agreed to pause the actual submission Priory, and owners in more recent years were Sir of the application until there has been more George Downing who built Downing Street and the consultation with the community. Reverend Thomas Hailstone, vicar of Bottisham, There will be further consultation with the who planted most of the trees. community to establish views on possible options From 1900-1926, half a dozen people each owned it for investment in community infrastructure which for a short time, then the sons of a wealthy could come with the development of the site. This American oil heiress put in a bid unseen for further consultation will help inform the s.77 application and any planning process. £25,000. The proposal is for the consultation to take the form It took 2 years work by 60 workers to restore the of drop - in sessions in both Wyverstone and property which became home for Lord Fairhaven. Bacton and an on line questionnaire. This is likely to Richard then took us on a tour of the 98 acre garden take place late May or early June and will be well via his slides and of particular interest were the publicised in the community. wonderful statues situated around the gardens. Some of these have proved to be very ancient and very valuable. The much renowned snowdrops appeared after the numerous elms contracted Dutch Elm Disease and died, opening up the area to light and moisture and it is said to be the best collection in the UK. Richard concluded his presentation with slides of There were several apologies for absence given by his own very attractive garden in Lode where he Chairman Diane Gladders at the May meeting. grows his beloved perennials. There are 30 booked so far for the outing to Hyde Diane thanked him and said she needed to go to Hall and Beth Chatto’s on Saturday, 25th June, Anglesey Abbey again to reflect on the statues in a leaving at 9 am from the village hall and back at 6.30 different light. pm. Own food can be taken or a meal obtained Monthly raffle winner was Pat Thurlow. from either venue. The cost of the trip is £25. Monthly Competition winners: Programme Secretary June Spreckley said that she A Photograph of Anglesey Abbey Gardens. had been able to book a replacement speaker for 1. Diane Gladders. 2. Sandra Welham. 3. Will Gray. the June meeting who will be Tim Fuller of Wallflowers in a vase. 1. Sandra Welham. 2. Tricia Lawrence. 3. Will Gray.
18 Parish and Community News June 2016 The Exhortation and Silent Tribute began the June meeting with members being asked to remember the late Olive Biddiscombe who was a Bacton member and also served on the County Committee and attended National Conference for several years acting as our delegate. It was “about turn” then as the speaker Horry Parsons, wished to avoid all the business so spoke first. He was introduced by the Chairman Sandra Welham and welcomed together with his wife Susan. With the aid of 2 large easels holding large diagrams and photographs, Horry told the story of the A St. George’s Day Dinner was held at Bacton building of the Millennium Tower at Village Hall and attended by 43 members and St.Edmundsbury Cathedral with great humour. friends. Having been due to retire in 1998, Susan had to wait The hall and dining tables had been patriotically as this exciting project took precedence when the decorated with St. George flags and balloons and red company named Sindall were employed and Horry roses and looked very suitable for the occasion. became Team Leader. The welcome was extended by Bacton RBL Women’s The tower was built using Lincolnshire limestone Section Chairman Sandra Welham who then handed from Ketton, Barnack and Clipsham and the Suffolk over to Bacton RBL Secretary Peter Gipson who Cream bricks were made in Birmingham. Even the said Grace. mortar was special and was carefully made on site. A three course meal was then enjoyed which had Horry gave a very amusing insight into the three been cooked by Will Gray and was served by Eileen visits of HRH Prince Charles who was Patron and Pearce, Glynis Penton, Linda Stocker, Cynthia Elmer on the third visit he was accompanied by the and Eve Smith. Duchess of Cornwall when the magnificent tower Peter proposed a toast to Her Majesty the Queen on was complete. the occasion of her recent 90th Birthday. Bacton The erection of the tower was possible due to a RBLWS Vice Chairman Maureen Gardiner then £2,000,000 inheritance left by architect Stephen kindly presented Sandra with flowers and Will with Dykes-Bower, a Lottery grant and a local person chocolates in appreciation for organising the evening. anonymously donating £2,500.000. There followed entertainment by Ken Abbott and Horry was thanked by Sandra who said it was lovely Michael Denny with Ken running a musical quiz and that a Suffolk boy had been so involved in such reading comic verses and Michael playing a large an important project. keyboard to accompany him. Much laughter Following refreshments, Treasurer Ann Gipson resulted. reported that the recent St. George’s Day Dinner had made a profit of £600 and it was agreed that it will Following this act were The Old Codgers Accordian be donated to The Poppy Appeal. Trio who began by playing “Happy Birthday to you” The last ‘B’ Group meeting at Bacton was organised and the National Anthem. There followed a string and the speaker will be Debra Preston speaking of old favourites which those present sang along to on “Working at The Grosvenor House Hotel”. heartily. The annual outing date is now on Monday, 4th July Malcolm Precious, Ian Paterson and Peter Poulding will be to Elvedon with a private tour of the Estate were thanked by Sandra, as were Ken and Michael followed by high tea in Elvedon Courtyard for their generous contribution towards raising Restaurant and the chance to do some shopping. money for the Legion and for giving their time. There will be a Jumble Sale on Saturday, July 30th in Doreen Wynne and Joyce Griggs ran a large draw Bacton Village Hall organised by Bacton RBL with with a table full of donated prizes. the ladies helping. The ladies present were then invited to each take a More prizes would be gratefully received by Cynthia rose home from the table arrangements. Elmer for the Lucky Dip Stall at Bacton Fayre in In the meantime, Will and daughter Susie had done August. most of the washing up! 10 will be attending the last County Day at Needham Market on Saturday, 11th June. Following the draw, the evening closed with the singing of The National Anthem.
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The Stuarts used the white Lead as a base and then painted blue veins on it to denote aristocracy as well as using decorative patches to cover blemishes. These were also used apparently as a sort of code to convey surreptitious messages. We learned that, understandably, during the French Revolution people became less eager to portray themselves as aristocracy and a more natural look became popular. From the French Revolution we moved on to the Due to the Bank Holiday our May meeting was held 19thC with the invention of Pear’s Soap and, in the on the 9th rather than the 4th of the month. When 20thC, Maybelline cosmetics, who remembers Liz Jones arrived with her talk entitled ‘The Painted spitting on their little block of Mascara? Face’. By now Zinc Oxide had replaced White Lead and We progressed from Babylon in 2800B.C. when People were taking much more notice of cosmetics ‘Cosmetics’ first appeared in the form of Soap, right as seen in the Movies. In the 1920s Coco Chanel through to the present day where some people no popularised the idea of a suntan and in 1927 the longer seem happy to rely on ‘the painted face’ but first magazine cover featuring a woman with a would seem to be prepared to ‘sculpt’ their faces suntan appeared. This generated a movement with plastic surgery to achieve a ‘youthful’ look. towards more natural, healthy looks but cosmetics is Opinion was divided as to whether Joan Collins still a huge industry with famous names, which looked good for her age or whether she looked as if evolved through movies, still going strong. Names she was struggling to achieve someone else’s age such as Max Factor and Elizabeth Arden and altogether! Helena Rubenstein. Most of us are familiar with the exotic appearance Our next Meeting is on June 6th when Jason of the Egyptians, masters of early cosmetics. We Salisbury is coming to tell us about Suffolk learned that the reason for the heavy Khol eyeliner Farmhouse Cheeses. that they used was that they wished to emphasise the eyes as they were considered to be the windows of As ever visitors are welcome at £3 for up to 3 the soul. They used Red Ochre mixed with Olive Oil sessions to redden cheeks and lips and wore wigs for cleanliness purposes.They used exotic perfumes and there are pictures showing Egyptians dancing with cones of perfumed wax on their heads. These wax cones would melt, bathing them with perfume while they danced. The Egyptians took cosmetics to Greece and Rome where citizens took to using White Lead to give themselves the appearance of being too well off to have to spend time working outside in the sun. This Lead content, which was also present in the Khol they used, was highly poisonous and had a corrosive affect on the skin. Elizabeth the 1st of England was famous for painting her face thickly with White Lead to cover smallpox scars and her skin suffered worse scarring as a consequence. In fact it is curious that she lived to the great age that she did. Apparently the Romans brought cleanliness and cosmetics to England but we stopped washing when they left and only really became interested again in The Queen cuts the W.I. centenary cake at their the Rennaissance. National AGM at th Royal Albert Hall in June 2015
20 Parish and Community News June 2016 need and are not impulse buying. Also make use of the freezer, cook food in batches that can be frozen and used later. Freeze everyday foods like milk and bread so that can be used when needed and will reduce waste. All these tips can all add up to make savings. How to make your pension go further Claire Bewley is a Director at My Care at Home We are all living longer than we have before. This is based in Stowmarket great news, but the age of retirement has not really Tel: 01449 763086 changed, so people are having to make their www.mycare-athome.co.uk pensions and savings go further in later life. Here are some tips on how to help to make your money go further: Save money on energy bills - Check with your current supplier and see if you could go on a cheaper tariff, or if they’re able to fix their prices. Many energy suppliers offer a discount if you pay by direct debit each month, you could also make a saving by switching to paperless billing and managing your account online. Claim the right benefits -There are a number of (JUNE 2016) benefits that you may be eligible for in your Should we wear wellies? Or sunhats? Or both?? retirement, including Pension Credit, Winter Fuel Crazy weather! We tend to be prepared for all Payment, and Cold Weather Payment. eventualities here with a selection of sun hats and a Pension Credit - Is an income-related benefit made rack of wellingtons for all weathers as we spend a lot up of 2 parts – 1. Guarantee Credit and Savings of time outside in our gardens. We have been busy Credit. Guarantee Credit tops up your weekly with our ‘Mini Beast’ activities making bees, income if it’s below £151.20 (for single people) or butterflies and more. We are having a visit from £230.85 (for couples). 2. Savings Credit is an extra ‘Zoolab’ who are bringing along some interesting payment for people who saved some money towards creepy crawlies to hold and learn about, as well as their retirement, eg a pension. our trip to the Theatre to see ‘The Gruffalo’s Child’. Winter Fuel Payment - You could get between What a busy few weeks! We are also planning our £100 and £300 tax-free to help pay your heating bills annual summer outing – this year we hope to visit if you were born on or before 5 January 1953. Most the Dinosaur Adventure Park near Norwich (a firm payments are made automatically between favourite of ours!). November and December. You usually get a Winter th Fuel Payment automatically if you get the State We are holding an ‘OPEN DAY’ on Saturday 11 Pension or another social security. If you qualify but June from 10am to 12noon. Everyone welcome to don’t get paid automatically, you’ll need to make a come along for a look around including new parents claim. who may be interested in our group. Cold Weather Payment - If you’re getting certain We have booking forms available now for our benefits you’ll get a payment if the temperature in Summer Holiday Playscheme and Holiday Clubs. your area is recorded as, or forecast to be, zero We are open throughout the holidays Monday to degrees celsius or below for 7 consecutive days. Friday 8-5:30pm. We have various offers and special You’ll get a payment of £25 for each 7 day period of days from Water Fun to sweet making workshops, very cold weather between 1 November and 31 tepee making, gaming wars, beauty parlour, March. woodwork, the now famous Bacton Bake Off and Save money on travel costs -In England you can much more besides – please contact us for details. get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the This is open to all children not just from the female State Pension age, whether you’re a man or a immediate area – please pass on our details if you woman. know of anyone that would like to join in the fun. Apply for a concessionary TV licence - Once you or someone you live with are over 74 you are eligible We are also taking bookings for the new term in to apply for the over 75 free licence for your September in all of our rooms from 0-5 years and of household. course our before and after school clubs. Shop wisely – Plan the meals for the week this will Contact us on 01449 780079 or help to reduce waste and ensure you buy what you Email us at [email protected].
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West Suffolk Hospital Chaplaincy Friends - Here for you or your loved ones when discharged from hospital BACTON & COTTON West Suffolk Hospital Chaplaincy Friends are a new initiative, aimed at LOCAL HISTORY providing a continuation of Chaplaincy care when discharged from hospital. The “Friend” in your village will make 3 visits in the month following your (or SOCIETY Tuesday, 21st June your relative’s) discharge, to ease the re-settling into the home environment by 7.30 pm at Bacton village hall providing a listening ear, and offering prayer (if wanted) for continuing recovery. ‘Myths and Superstitions in If you have a relative or friend in hospital, who has been visited by the Hospital Buildings’ Chaplaincy Team, and who would appreciate the new Friends’ service being We welcome back Tony Redman, offered, please let the Hospital Chaplaincy Team know, and visits will be one of the first conservation arranged on discharge from hospital. Visits will only be made on request. The accredited chartered building contact telephone numbers for the WSH Chaplaincy Team are:- surveyors in the country, who will talk about markings to 01284 713771 (Revd Lorraine Dawson) or prevent or that are intended to 01284 713486 (Revd Ian Howells) prevent evil in buildings and linking these to the history of religious observance and superstition Members £2 Non-members £3
This is our last meeting before the Summer holidays. Our first meeting for 2016/2017 will be on September 20th and our new programme will be available at the above, June, meeting and in the rack beside the Bacton Post Office counter.
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A Word in Your Ear...
Val the Vic has arrived And her husband David is here too! Yes, two vicars at once, perhaps a little like buses? – you wait for ages, and none turn up, then suddenly there are two; what’s that all about? You have heard the expression “God works in mysterious ways” – and it is probably more true than many people care to realise. What a story we have to tell you, and we look forward to meeting you and getting to know you. We feel as if we have been moving here for months, with all the exploration of the Benefice, Interviews and then the actual move (along with all the boxes!). And what a welcome we received! – many people have called, just to say hello, and ask if there is anything we need. It is really affirming for us that we are in the place we felt God needed us to be; and ready to be part of the community here. We have already sensed how different it is to live in a rural area, rather than a town (we were in Trimley / Felixstowe). Everyone here is busy with so many practical things – even down to our neighbour concreting our new washing line post into position. We were formally licensed to the Bacton Benefice on 4th May, by Bishop Martin (Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich) – at a service in Bacton church (which was packed!), and a wonderful celebration of the unity across the parishes. Now we have to get used to just how many things are going on in the area, who’s who, and how to find places! We have been amazed by the number of people attending the Community Café at Wyverstone village hall (usually 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month); it is so encouraging to see local produce for sale, and people enjoying being together (We suspect the Bacon Rolls help quite a bit!). We now we have to get a lot of things established – and learn a lot of names; we simply want you to know we are here for everyone in the area, if you want to talk or share a problem, we will help if and where we can – you can contact us on [email protected] (and hopefully soon on Facebook). Please say hello if you spot us out and about, we are here for everyone. Revd’s Val and David White
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THE BENEFICE OF BACTON WITH WYVERSTONE, COTTON, OLD NEWTON AND WICKHAM SKEITH Priest in charge: Rev Val White Email : [email protected] Telephone : 01449 258149
ST MARY’S BACTON ST GEORGE’S WYVERSTONE Assistant Curate Church Warden - Rev David White Mrs Angela Cook 780471 Rev Jan Fowler 01449-782107 PCC Secretary - Mrs Helen Hardy 781841 (Priest with permission to officiate in the Diocese) Church Wardens - ST ANDREW’S COTTON Mr David Black 781347 Church Warden Mr Ray Bartrum 781526 Mr Mervyn Walker 780272 PCC Secretary - Mr Mike Hall 782004 Miss Carole Jones 781874 PCC Treasurer - Mr Brian Manley 781595 PCC Secretary - Mr Mervyn Walker 780272 Bell Ringer - Mr Winston Girling 674425 PCC Treasurer - Mrs Jane deBeer 781594 Lay Readers - Elders - Mrs Elaine Miller 770337 Mr Peter Paine 767897 Mrs Sheila Wright 766392 Mrs Janice Shea 781263 Mrs Helen Matter 780379 Mrs Jean Willoughby 766621
Rural Dean of Stowmarket - Methodist Minister Rev Canon Barbara Bilston 781253 Rev Rita Carr 612619 Catholic Parish of Our Lady Stowmarket Fr David Finegan 612946
SIDESMAN’S ROTA FOR ST. MARY’S BACTON - June 2016 5th 8.00a.m...... Robert Black 9.30a.m...... Brian Last & Linda Last 12th 9.30a.m...... Carol Bartrum and Ron Southgate 19th 9.30a.m...... Mike Hall & Pat Hall 26th 9.30a.m...... Brian Manley & Rosy Black
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CHURCH OF ENGLAND SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE June 2016
CHURCH 5th 12th 19th 26th
BACTON HC (BCP) St Mary’s 8.00am
BACTON FS FC HC HC St Mary’s 9.30am
COTTON FC MW St Andrew’s 11.00am
WYVERSTONE HC St George’s 11.00am
WYVERSTONE P in C St George’s 6.30pm
WICKHAM SKEITH FC HC HC HC + St Andrew’s 9.30am Healing
OLD NEWTON HC HC St Mary’s 11.00am
OLD NEWTON S of Praise St Mary’s 6.00pm
OLD NEWTON EP (BCP) St Mary’s 6.30pm
GIPPING EP St Nicholas’ 3.00pm
As you will have noticed the format for the Services in our Benefice has been altered and we hope this will make things clearer and easier to see at a glance. Below is a Key to the initials used and we sincerely hope that you find the changes helpful.
HC - Holy Communion. (+ Healing indicates a P in C - Praise in the Community—a service where there is opportunity for individuals contemporary, informal style of worship with to receive healing ministry. hymns, readings and prayer for all ages. FC - Holy Communion—designed with families of EP - Evening Prayer. all ages in mind. (BCP) - Service from Book of FS - Family Service—with hymns, readings and Common Prayer activities for younger ones. S of Praise - Songs of Praise - Hymns, Readings MW - Morning Worship—Hymns, Readings and and Prayer. Prayer.
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CATHOLIC PARISH OF OUR LADY, STOWMARKET
Parish Priest: Father David Finegan, Te Presbytery, 29 Lockington Road, Stowmarket IP14 1BQ Tel: 01449-612946 E-mail: [email protected] MASS TIMES: Saturdays (First Mass of Sunday): St Mary’s C of E Church, Woolpit IP30 9QG - 6.00 pm Sundays: Our Lady’s, Stricklands Road, Stowmarket IP14 1AW - 8.30 am & 10.15 am Holy Days: Our Lady’s, Stricklands Road, Stowmarket - 8.00am, 10.00am and 7.30 pm Weekday services in the Parish are advertised at the front of Our Lady’s Church, in the weekly Newsletter and on the Parish Website www.ourladys-stowmarket.co.uk
COTTON METHODIST CHURCH 2016 All services at 10.30a.m. unless stated otherwise - A warm welcome awaits everyone.
June 5th - led by Rev Jack Bingham with Holy Communion, 12th - led by Mr Bill Humm, 19th - led by Mr Derek Ames, 26th - Prof. David Bartholomew
July 3rd - led by Mrs Stella Davis
June 25th
Puds and Quiz Night at 7.30pm at Cotton Methodist Church.
FORGE COMMUNITY CHURCH Adults, youths and kids meet every Sunday morning 10.30am at Debenham Leisure Centre and Sunday afternoons at 4.00pm at the New Green Centre, Thurston (refreshments are available beforehand, so it’s worth getting there a little earlier) Contact: [email protected] or 01449 710437 or visit the website www.forgechurch.com
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ST. ANDREWS’S CHURCH COTTON 2016
CLEANING ROTA June 10th - Joyce Vincent & Wendy Nunn 24th - Diane Dickinson & Chris Marston We are still a very small band of willing helpers who have swelled our number by one new volunteer. If you have a little time occasionally we would love you to join in with your duster and broom. Give me a call to discuss. Chris Marston 781567 FLOWER ROTA June - Mrs Jane de Beer
CAR BOOT Sale - Sunday 3rd July Cotton Village Hall
“Church yard working parties have resumed at 9.30a.m. on last Saturday each month; come and join us for some useful exercise in the fresh air and keep our church yard in good order “
The Supreme Governor of the Church of England is a title held by the British monarch that signifies titular leadership over the Church of England. Although the monarch's authority over the Church of England is largely ceremonial, the position is still very relevant to the church and is mostly observed in a symbolic capacity. The Supreme Governor formally appoints high-ranking members of the church on the advice of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who is in turn advised by church leaders. "Defender of the Faith" (Fidei Defensor) has been part of the English monarch's title since Henry VIII was granted it by Pope Leo X in 1521 in recognition of Henry's role in opposing the Protestant Reformation.
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Old Newton Cricket Club The start of the season has seen some of the juniors taking the next step in their cricket career by going from U9’s to U13’s, the main difference being the U13’s play with a hard ball and holding their own, and some U13’s & U15’s stepping up for the adult team on a regular basis Why not come and support your local village team, we really do appreciate your support. The social club is usually open.
Home fixtures U15’S U9’s Thursday 9th Stowmatket, 6pm Too busy? Friday 10th Copdock, 6pm start start Tuesday 14th Walsham Le Thursday 16th Stowupland, 6pm Willows, 6pm start start U13’s Adult League Monday 6th Battisford, 6pm start Sunday 12th Walsham Le Willows Monday 13th Stowupland, 6pm 11, 1.30pm start start Sunday 19th Elmswell, 1.30pm start
Thinking of taking up a sport for the summer and beyond ,think no further join your local cricket club for more information contact our chairman Kevin Swinburne, [email protected] Let Ovenclean take care of it! Hopefully by the time this is published the pavilion will be in place and being used. Tel: 01359 259818 or visit www.ovenclean.com to find your local specialist
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The Coldstream Guards Colour will be Trooped at the Queen’s Birthday Parade this year. Although The Queen was born on 21 April, it has long been the tradition to celebrate the Sovereign's Birthday in the summer. More than 1,400 officers and men and approximately 400 musicians from the Massed Bands of the Household Division take part in Trooping the Colour and the Reviews which are full dress rehearsals for the Queen's Birthday Parade. The Queen travels down The Mall from Buckingham Palace, by carriage, with a Sovereign's escort from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. As the clock on Horse Guards chimes eleven Her Majesty The Queen arrives to take the Royal Salute from the officers and men of the Household Division on parade. After the salute The Queen rides up and down the ranks, in her carriage, inspecting the troops on parade. After the massed bands have performed a musical 'troop', the Regimental Colour being trooped is escorted down the ranks of Guards. COTTON VPA The Foot Guards and the Household Cavalry then march past Her (Village Produce Association) Majesty, and The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, rank past with at the Village Hall, 7.30pm their Guns. 15th June The Queen, in a carriage, rides back to Buckingham Palace at the head Evening visit to Furze House, of her Guards, before taking the salute at the Palace from a dais in Rushall. front of the palace railings as the troops march past on the way to their A guided tour of the Garden with barracks. refreshments Her Majesty The Queen joins other members of the Royal Family on Meet at Cotton Village Hall at the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a fly-past by the Royal Air 5.45 pm Force at 1 'o' clock. We welcome new members and visitors
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This poem was written in 1924 when Queen Elizabeth II’s Grandfather, George Vth (1910 - 1936), was on the throne
BUCKINGHAM PALACE by A.A. Milne, (author of the Winnie the Pooh books)
They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace Christopher Robin went down with Alice. Alice is marrying one of the guard. "A soldier's life is terrible hard," Says Alice.
They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace Christopher Robin went down with Alice. We saw a guard in a sentry-box. "One of the sergeants looks after their socks," Says Alice.
They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace Christopher Robin went down with Alice. We looked for the King, but he never came. "Well, God take care of him, all the same," Says Alice.
They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace Christopher Robin went down with Alice. They've great big parties inside the grounds. "I wouldn't be King for a hundred pounds," Says Alice.
They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace Christopher Robin went down with Alice. A face looked out, but it wasn't the King's. "He's much too busy a-signing things," Says Alice.
They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace Christopher Robin went down with Alice. "Do you think the King knows all about me?" "Sure to, dear, but it's time for tea," Says Alice.
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Following last month’s ‘colouring’ theme we have devised a colouring picture, this time for children to have a go at.
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CHERNOBYL CHILDRENS LIFELINE MID SUFFOLK LINK WYVERSTONE WALK SERIES INVITES YOU TO Time is now marching on and we are very busy preparing for the arrival of the main group of children at the A NORDIC WALKING TASTER beginning of July this year. SESSION We now have all the children’s ages and sizes so can be more accurate in WITH A QUALIFIED NORDIC WALKING UK the clothing etc we are collecting for INSTRUCTOR them. We have one child of 8 who is very small for her age at only 1.22 m FRIDAY JUNE 24th 6.30 - 7.30pm tall , a few tall and slim 8 & 9 year olds Meet at Wyverstone Village Hall many at the regular size for their age but some up to 1.41m tall and some children who are bigger than average size for their age. So, if you have any good quality second hand clothing you can donate we would be very grateful. In particular we are looking for good winter coats, leggings and elasticated waist skirts plus the usual Tshirts and Nordic Walking works the whole body, is easy to tops. In particular we would like to be learn, burns 20-40% more calories, lessens impact able to provide a swimsuit for each on joints and is suitable for everyone. What's more, child. We only have two boys coming it's sociable and fun! this year, one aged 8 who is a big boy and needs clothing sized for 9/11yrs and one boy of 9 of average size. Our Only £5 including hire of poles. Host families provide a great deal for the children during their visit so everything we can provide can only To book your place, please phone help to keep the costs down for them. Jeannette on 01449 782197. We do buy the children all a new pair of trainers but in an effort to allow The Fish & Chip van and open bar will be them to take them home in the best condition possible we also aim to give awaiting your return at the Village Hall. each child a pair of good quality second hand trainers to be used for “messy” activities. We currently need 2 pairs boys 3/4, and for girls 3 pairs size 1/2, 4 pairs size 2/3 and 2 pairs size 4. Any donations can be dropped for my attention to the Charity Shop in Needham Market Tuesdays to Saturday. We have received many donations of the simple medicines that we give to the children to take home to their families. These might not seem that valuable but to the families we support they are priceless as they are not allowed to buy any goods that are not manufactured in Belarus and the quality of the product is much much lower than in the UK. It may say the same thing on the box but the contents can be entirely different. If you would like to contribute to the medicine collection or any of the other items we need for the children you can contact me by phone or email and I will be happy to send a list. Alternatively, if you can’t get to us but would still like to support the children we have now setup a specific justgiving page for this purpose. Visit us at https://www.justgiving.com/chernobylmidsuffolk A big thank you as always to everyone for all their support Elizabeth Parker, Link Chair 01449 760343 07771 550868 www.ccllmidsuffolk.org.uk [email protected]
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Oil, Gas and LPG boiler servicing, replacement and repairs Repairs to central heating system faults i.e. pumps, programmers and cylinders Servicing and repairs to Rayburn, Aga, Stanley and Esse Landlord’s Certificates T 01379 783427 Wickham Gate, High Street, Gislingham, Suffolk IP23 8JD
Bacton Play Centre ☺ Bacton Under Fives For all your childcare needs! BABY AND TODDLER DAY-CARE, PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP DAY-CARE AND PRE-SCHOOL SESSIONS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE HOLIDAY CARE FOR CHILDREN 3 -14 YEARS Open All Year We offer quality care and education for all children 0 -14 years in a purpose built child -centred environment in which the child always comes first. Free access to Outside play. All staff are qualified and continuously attend courses to develop their skills. OFSTED registered. Quality Assured group. Awarded ‘Every Child a Talker’ status. If you would like to get in touch or view our new facilities please contact 01449 780079
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A J Har r is (D e c or atin g & Home Improvements) Ltd And y Har r is F or a qu ality de c or atin g s e r vic e at a c om p e titive price Both exteri or & interi or work undertaken, i ncl udi ng general property maintenance
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Gavin P Deans Domestic Appliance B.V.Sc. M.R.C.V.S Repairs Veterinary Surgeon HAUGHLEY VETERINARY CENTRE 63 Old Street, Haughley, Stowmarket 01449 673366 A small friendly practice offering a full medical and surgical service for For local, reliable service please call companion pets. Alan: Also at Thurston 01449 613457 Veterinary Centre or 07508 051 518 01359 232200 24 hour Emergency Cover WASHING MACHINE DISHWASHER OVEN HOB TUMBLE DRYER
STOWMARKET SKIP HIRE Earth Moving, Digger Work 2, 4, 6, 8-YARD SKIPS SAND & BALLAST DELIVERIES SHINGLE HOGGIN & TOPSOIL Telephone 613824 and Mobile 07860692733
42 Parish and Community News June 2016 Outing to Hyde Hall and The Beth Chatto Gardens Saturday, 25 June 2016 Leaving Bacton at 9.00 am, return journey at 5.00 pm
We are making a return visit to Hyde Hall near Chelmsford, Essex which is RHS garden. A lot of work has been undertaken to return this 360 acre estate to its former rural glory. The old rose garden has had a facelift this year with new cultivars added including Pemberton roses and shrub roses. The upper pond has been drained, dredged and replanted with a range of water plants which should be flowering through the summer months. We should also see the cultivated perennial meadow which was planted in January 2015 and is expected to take three years to mature. Hyde Hall has refreshments facilities or you can wait until we get to The Beth Chatto Garden to eat. In the afternoon we will then travel to The Beth Chatto Garden which covers seven acres. We will be able to look at the Gravel Garden, Scree Garden, Water Garden, Woodland Garden and Reservoir Garden. After a wander around the garden there will be a chance for tea and to buy plants from the nursery before leaving for home at 5.00 pm when the Gardens close. In the event of inclement weather timings may change slightly. Cost: £25 for coach and entry to Hyde Hall and The Beth Chatto Gardens £10 deposit (non refundable) - to be paid in full by Wednesday, 15 June 2016. Please make cheques payable to ‘Bacton & Wyverstone Horticultural Society’.
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and M.O.T Preparation. Collection/Delivery, Courtesy Car. For more details phone, email or check out our web site: Cow Green, Bacton. 01449 781028 Tel: 01449 673989 E Mail: [email protected] MARK BUCKLE ELECTRICIAN J.I.B. Registered. Rewiring, Storage heating, www.rgtr.co.uk Immersion Heaters, Extra Sockets, Security Lights, Showers, Emergency call out Service. NO JOB TOO SMALL. Plot 1, Tomo Ind Est, Tomo Rd, STOWMARKET, Suffolk, IP14 5AY FREE ESTIMATES 01449 614796 All major credit cards accepted (except American Express) SARAH STUDD Ofsted Registered Childminder Wyverstone 01449 781177 D.E. BRADLEY - PLUMBER New PAINTER - Interior/exterior, 20 years [email protected] Installations, Heating Maintenance. Repairs experience. Offering cheap rates NO JOB TOO SMALL ACCOUNTANCY AND BOOKKEEPING Please contact Jamie on 01359 01379 658775 or M 07771 970901 Year end accounts, bookkeeping, tax 241339 returns, VAT returns, budgeting and or 07944 planning. Claire Bisset ACA PAINTER & DECORATOR 30 years 329677 experience John Gray on 01449 [email protected] 781584 or 07733166023 BB ROOFING AND BUILDING—–—— or 01449 781185 Traditional Contractor BJR Betts. HAIRDRESSING in your own home Mobile 07771965666 E.J.ENTERPRISES - FIREWOOD Julie Clarke, 2 Birch Avenue Phone/Fax 01449 673397 Also Eco-friendly kiln dried oak briquettes Manicure & Pedicure 01449 781695 01359 221811 CARA-LEA DANCE SCHOOL for children aged 5+. Disco, Freestyle, Rock ‘n’ D.J.HAILL...... Driveways and Paving Local Authority approved ADRIAN STEVENS Roll & Street Dance. Haughley, Woolpit & Plumbing Heating, Water Softeners Stowmarket. Enquiries 01449 673179 drop curbs and access Fencing, patios, driveways, paths, pads, Bathrooms and Tiling A.J.COLLINS TREE SERVICES - for footings and drainage Fully insured; Free Estimates - No Job Too Small professional tree care, hedge trimming etc for a quote call Darren 01449 781823 01449 767196 /[email protected] 01449 737164 or 07766024137. 07876526366
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K.V.M SEWING MACHINES SEELEY CARPENTRY ————————— COTTON VILLAGE HALL GISLINGHAM Building-Carpentry-Joinery Our well equipped hall is for hire for all Servicing & repairs to Singer & most makes. [email protected] types of function. Well fitted kitchen, All work guaranteed 01379 783521 01449 781089 Mobile 07540228541 small and large grassed fields. J LAWES - 01449 781064 Mobile –07590751119 Crockery, tables and chairs for hire IRONMONGERS - KITCHEN GOODS away from hall, subject to availability. BUILDERS’ MERCHANTS - SINGER for your special occasion - Very reasonable hourly or daily GARDEN REQUISITES - favourite songs from all decades, especially charges. Use our paper bank so that Station Road, Bacton 01449 781452 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's, your village benefits from the income. FINBOWS FURNISHERS also Olde Tyme Music Hall in costume. Tel Booking Secretary Station Road, Bacton. New & used furniture bought and sold. Tel: Gill 01449781375 01449 781083 Flooring, beds, Indonesian gifts Mob: 07505 227606 www.facebook.com/finbowsfurnishers e-mail - [email protected] Tues - Sat 9am - 5pm 01449 781732 website - www.gillnicholls.co.uk
MENDLESHAM’S 50/50 SHOP CODA COTTAGES Three self catering Selling GOOD AS NEW Clothes cottages restored from a barn. 4 star rating for all the Family BACTON VILLAGE HALL from English Tourist Board, one has Open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Bacton Village Hall suits a wide range wheelchair access. Flexible booking 2pm--4pm of functions for up to 100 people and arrangements. www.codacottages.co.uk has comfortable seating, good lighting, Situated on The Playing Field Tel Katie Burroughs 01449 780076 sound system, wifi, effective heating and a fully equipped modern kitchen, Advertising an event? Why not try using including crockery and cutlery, with fast BECCA JANE BEAUTY the village noticeboard website? (3 minute cycle) dishwasher. To Qualified Beauty Therapist http://villagenoticeboard.webplus.net discuss bookings please phone - Offering Nail Treatments including UV 01449 781343 Gels, Waxing, Facials and more A.J. HARRIS DECORATING Contact: Becca on 01449 781155 or AND HOME IMPROVEMENTS. 07598 495079 Interior and exterior work undertaken, inc. ceramic tiling, coving, etc. TANK CHANGE LTD (replacement Oil FREE QUOTATION 01449 781968 tank Engineers), Family Business, Steel & Polyethylene Oil Tanks Available. Fully insured & OFTEC approved. B.F. SAMPSON - Building services and WYVERSTONE VILLAGE HALL We have a well Equipped Kitchen Bar Free Survey/Quotation. maintenance. Work carried out on new or and Play Area for your meetings & DISCOUNTS FOR PARISH MAGAZINE old properties. No job too small. READERS Free estimates. Tel. 01449 675147 events. www.tankchange.co.uk. or M 07810712401 There is plenty of parking. 01449 781210/07899 898720 For bookings please ring Amanda on IRONING done in my home, picked up one 01449 782070 DBBB Pet Care Services evening, brought back the next. Contact Mrs Briggs on 01449 781720 & Dog Walking Services Home Visits tailored to your pets' needs JENNY WADE. Registered Childminder Highly Qualified, Experienced and Insured 01449 781415 Gemma Abbott, BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour Science Email: [email protected] The Good Neighbours are Here! Tel: 07572593582 www.facebook.com/ Do you need help with transport, collections, minor repairs, dbbbpetcareservicesanddogwalking pets, a one-off garden tidy, letter writing, form filling, FINDING LIFE DIFFICULT? befriending or lifts? INDIVIDUALS/COUPLES The Bacton, Cotton and Wyverstone Good Neighbour Support in making changes for a better Scheme future - Fully confidential/non-judgmental Experienced BACP Senior Accredited All volunteers have been CRB checked and are covered Counsellor by public liability insurance. Mari 07903 100887 Contact 07980 948641 Seven Days a Week 9am - 5pm www.counsellingroom.org/
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