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CORNARD PEOPLE - FRED BLOYS Fred Bloys was born into a Cornard family when the village really was a village and everyone was familiar with the people that lived around them. Fred’s family has long connections in the area. His great grandfather opened a mineral water business in Friars Street in Sudbury - the bottles from that business turn up very occasionally when the river is being s dredged, and another relative was a lock keeper on the river Stour. Fred grew up in a house in Bures Road on the corner of Radiator Road - his father bought the land and had the house built. He remembers a happy secure childhood wandering the lanes and byways in Cornard. There were many little shops in the vicinity including a ‘cobblers’ in one of the cottages on Bures Road that face Head Lane. It probably did very well as people w walked everywhere. Fred would collect the milk for the family on his bike from Layzell Farm on Bures Road. He recalls on one trip, during the war, seeing a German plane Photo - Cornard News flying low overhead with a German gunner, complete with a machine gun, clearly visible. However, luckily, the gunner did not consider Fred a threat. The nearest bomb to drop in Cornard was at the Water Tower and e although it left a deep crater nobody was hurt. Fred’s father was in the home guard and had a bell in his bedroom that was connected to the house of the Company’s Commanding Officer (CO) who lived only a few doors away. If in the night, news reached that a German invasion was imminent the CO would ring the bell and then Fred’s father had to inform the rest of the squad. The home guard also had a platform in an oak tree at the top of Sheepshead Hill that was used as a lookout. They placed big logs, held in place by stakes, along the slopes of the road - in the event of an N invasion the stakes would be pulled out leaving the logs to roll into the road so stopping the German progress - as Fred added at least along Sheepshead Hill. N Fred attended what is now Wells Hall Old School and then onto the Grammar School in Sudbury. From there Fred went to London and did a five year apprenticeship on diesel and electrical engineering after which he had two years compulsory National Service most of which was spent in Egypt. When Fred eventually came back to Cornard he went to work at his family’s garage in Gainsborough Street, which stood opposite the Drill Hall. The garage had been in the family since around 1820 when it built and repaired horse-drawn d carriages. When mechanical transport took the place of the horse and carriage Fred’s great uncle changed the premises into a garage, servicing cars and lorries as well as selling petrol. When Bakers Mill was smaller Bloys garage looked after all of their vehicles.

r Fred married Olive in 1960 and they have two sons and two grandsons who bring them a lot of happiness. One of the places that Fred and Olive used to visit was the local cinema - The County -which used to be where Winch & Blatch Homeware Store now stands. The cinema was very grand and had a restaurant and a uniformed doorman.

a Olive was a district nurse for 20 years working in Cornard and surrounding villages. It was hard work but very fulfilling. Fred and his brothers decided to sell their garage in 1986 as none of their sons were interested in carrying on the business. Fred, who couldn’t be idle, became house manager at Weavers Court Retirement Home in Sudbury. He was on 24-hour call and did everything in the home from maintenance to n administration. Olive and Fred are now retired after both having busy and fulfilling occupations giving service to others and now as Fred says they are enjoying the peace and quiet. However they still keep busy and each has their r own hobbies. May they both have a long and happy retirement. JOAN HERBERT – CORNARD NEWS

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GREAT CORNARD PARISH COUNCIL COMMUNITY WARDEN At the Full Council meeting on 12 February 2007, the I’ve had a lot of residents complain to me about the dog fouling Chairman reported that the Youth Shelter had been erected on around the Stevenson Centre, on areas where young children are the Recreation Ground and, hopefully this would encourage playing and I have seen it myself. I know the majority of you are youngsters to congregate away from the shop and Children’s responsible because I hand out the dog bags. So please, those Play Area. people that don’t care whether a child falls into dog excrement and becomes ill, please think again. I would like to catch somebody. It’s The Council Manager presented a report on energy saving not the dog’s fault; it’s the irresponsible owners. proposals for the Council’s streetlights and Councillors made the following recommendations: It’s nice to see the new shelter on ‘The Rec’ (Recreation Ground) The Council ensures that any new columns installed will being used. I see it as a magnet for more litter and bottles. There is be the most cost effective & environmentally friendly type. a bin attached, please use it, and take extra care with bottles as there The Council would await further developments from is a football pitch next to it. I will empty the bin on my weekly round. County Council’s appraisal of the Leafnut system, or other suitable energy saving solutions. Will Cornard School pupils please use the waste bins at lunchtime. [ See the ‘Leafnut’ Competition below) The Rec is a lovely place to sit and have your lunch especially during The County Council should be informed of our interest in the nice weather. Please be responsible and ‘help the planet’. We this system and be asked to keep the Parish Council have two full time Community Police Officers patrolling the area on a informed as to the project’s progress. shift basis, so hopefully we together can sort out some of the problems that I know we have here in Cornard. A member of the public brought to the Council’s attention the bad state of repair of the Cornard Cemetery gates and the I am going out weekly with Daniel Whymark from Babergh DC neglected surrounding area. The Burial Authority subsequently checking on the area. We are picking up on various litter hot spots, discussed this matter on 12 February 2007. Councillors agreed one being Abbas Walk. We need at least two more waste bins and that this whole area needed attention, were asked to visit the one more dog bin in that area. I have put this forward to the Great cemetery and note any improvements that could be made. It Cornard Parish Council to see whether we can budget for them as was agreed that the Community Warden could use the everything is all about money. Cemetery Office as a base and the Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) could also be offered the use of this building. I have managed to get the Co-op in The Drift to purchase a Waste Bin outside the store and they are now litter picking the front and side of The Recreation & Leisure Committee met on 26 February shop daily. They will also be removing the graffiti from the walls and I 2007, and the Chairman reported that a recent meeting shall monitor this. I caught the person who was putting bags of cat between councillors and representatives of Cornard Dynamos litter in the public waste bins and hopefully that has now stopped. Cat had been constructive and an agreement had been reached litter should be wrapped up and put in your black bins. regarding the lease of the Blackhouse Lane Pavilion. Councillors therefore recommended this draft agreement to the Please don’t put your vehicles for sale on the grass. It is an offence full Council. to sell your car on Babergh land and they will be removed within 24 hours. We have had problems at the Shawlands Retail Park with At the Council meeting on 12 March 2007, the Chairman ‘boy-racers’ and associated noises. The owners and Babergh DC are welcomed PCSO Hannah Bitten. She advised the Council that discussing the problem and hopefully will soon be able to tackle the she would be joined on the 27 April 2007 by a second PCSO, problem. Peter Thompson, who will also be assigned to Great Cornard. As part of the new ‘Safer Neighbourhood’ scheme, it is ANDY NUNNY - COMMUNITY WARDEN envisaged that each Great Cornard PCSO will be assigned a specific area of responsibility within the Parish. ******************** FUN HORSE-RACE NIGHT The Council accepted the recommendation of the The 95 Club, For Today’s Women, are a ladies club who meet twice Development & Planning Meeting to respond positively to a a month and also raise money for charity. The President for the last resident of Eldred Drive for a request for a footpath in Wells year of the 95 Club was Cynthia Hume and her charity was Hall Road at the school area and the matter to be referred to Crossroads. Crossroads is a local Charity whose staff is fully trained Suffolk Council. Councillor Mrs Baker also reported that, on a to go to homes to care for patients, unable to get out, whilst the Carer busy day, she had met with the resident concerned as well as has an hour or two away from the house. Crossroads like to say they a representative from Suffolk Council and PCSO Bitten. A are looking after the ‘Carers’. number of solutions were discussed and it was agreed that Suffolk Council would look into these options in more detail. On Friday 16 March 2007 Brian Crawley and his wife Rita agreed to run a Fun Horse Race Night at the Stevenson Centre for the 95 Club At the last meeting of the previous Council on 23 April 2007, in aid of Crossroads. Brian and his wife ran the Tote helped by Bernie the Chairman Peter Beer announced that Councillors Derek Noble and his wife, betting was 50 pence a ticket. Two races were Allen and Martin Fryer were standing down and thanked them ‘Auction’ Races and this attracted many buyers. All the proceeds of for their contribution and commitment to the Parish Council. the Tote were donated to the evening.

Frances Jackson – Parish Councillor - Gt. Cornard South During the interval a very good buffet was enjoyed, the buffet being supplied by the ladies of the 95 Club and this was followed by the ‘LEAFNUT’ COMPETITION Grand Raffle, again all prizes being donated. At the end of the The Landlord of the Five Bells Public House has offered a evening Cynthia Hume, thanked Brian for a wonderful evening and bottle of wine to the winning entry explanation of the everyone for coming and for their generosity. A total of £496.50 was Leafnut system. Use as few words as possible and don’t raised which will be added to this years total of a little over £1500 and forget to include your name & address. presented to Marion Rennison from Crossroads in early May.

Entries must be delivered in a sealed envelope to the Five Mrs Elizabeth Smith - Hon. Secretary Bells by 01 July 2007 and marked ‘Leafnut Competition’. 95 Club - For Today’s Women The Landlords decision is final. CN_30.qxd 04/06/2007 11:27 Page 3

OLD-FASHIONED STREET PARTY START – COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Warmest greetings to you and yours from all at St Andrew’s. Sudbury Town Area Rural Transport (START) is a Community Can you believe it’s the anniversary of our appeal launch last Transport scheme. It provides three services for anyone who has year when the vicar spent a scary 24-hours on St. Andrews difficulties accessing public transport or personal mobility church roof :-) problems as all vehicles have wheelchair access. All services are subject to availability of vehicle and volunteer driver. We still have a long way to go with our fundraising work for the building - but are so indebted to the local community for Dial-a-Ride. Daily Services from 9am to 5 their support thus far. To many of us, the greatest thing about pm providing a ‘Door to Door’ service within our appeal weekend last year was seeing the Community eight miles of central Sudbury. The vehicle is gathering together - what a JOY ! This year we have planned suitable for wheelchairs and for anyone who a good old-fashioned community event, which we hope will has difficulty boarding a bus. bring Cornard together in a similar way... Read on ! Wheels within Wheels. Can carry four passengers or two On Saturday June 16th, we are arranging a good old- passengers plus wheelchair. Uses include shopping trips visit to fashioned street party - but with a twist or two! The day friends, to catch a train or simply to get out and about. begins with an open-air cooked breakfast in the churchyard, served by the scouts, from 8.30am, for just £2.50. Then, from Community Bus. Carries fifteen seated passengers or two wheel- lunchtime, a smashing street party will swing into action, and chairs plus nine passengers. Can be hired by established the bottom part of Church Road will be closed from 12pm community or charitable organisations on a non-profit basis. until 4pm. If you can spare a little time to be a volunteer driver or if you There will be a great barbeque, beer tent, require more information, contact ‘START’ on Tel/Fax (01787) music and dancing. There will be a 242116, Monday to Friday between 10.00am and 3.00pm or puppet show, a display from the email: [email protected] Majorettes, and, best of all, The Teddy- Bear Parachute competition - whereby ******************** teddies will be carefully checked over by GREAT CORNARD COMMUNITY BINGO CLUB a doctor, before being launched from on The Bingo Club meets every Tuesday in the Stevenson Centre, high, one by one, to float down with Great Cornard from 1.30pm until 3.00pm. Books of tickets, giving balloons and parachutes attached. 6 games are available for £1.50 and the ‘flyer’ is only 50p. There Medical staff will be on hand to stretcher are usually between 16 and 20 players, and more players would away any who come a cropper. The bear be very welcome – the more the merrier! landing closest to the target will make its owner a very proud person and winner of Please come to the Stevenson Centre – the game starts at the ‘CUP’. 2.00p.m. Tea and Coffee will be available. YOU WILL BE MOST WELCOME!! There will be great soft-play equipment on hand for the children to enjoy, and lots of stalls and games. Just the right ******************** place for a day out in the heart of this Community. We hope OPEN GARDENS you will join us; do put the date in your diary - Saturday 16th The Sudbury Open Gardens day will be 24 June 2007 in aid of St June. Nicholas Hospice. The Hospice needs in excess of £6000 per day through fund raising to keep running and be able to offer free Do have a look at our website : www.standrews-gc.org.uk services to all. - and sign the guestbook while you’re there ! The event has gone from strength to All the very best to you and yours and thanks for reading this. strength but there are still many beautiful and interesting gardens in Lovingly, Cornard being missed.

Jamie Allen (Your Vicar for St. Andrews, Great Cornard) If you are unable, or do not wish, to open your garden please support the Hospice ******************** by visiting the Open Gardens and enjoy GREAT CORNARD CAR BOOT SALES cream teas, cheese & wine and the The Boot Sales are a very popular event in Great Cornard chance to win the £100 raffle prize. with all proceeds going to local good causes. Programmes are £3 each (Children The dates for five Saturdays in 2007 are: June 2nd, 9th, under 12 free), Gainsborough House is 16th, 23rd & 30th and July 7th. included and you can buy your programme there. Please help this The gate will be open to stallholders at 11.00am and to the worthy cause. ‘booters’ at 12.00noon until 3.30pm. Maria Mills-Farinas - Sudbury Open Gardens The charges are £5.00 per table for stallholders and admission free to the public.

Please write the dates in your diary and then come and Layout and Design support this popular village event. for Issue 30 of Cornard News by J & T Services Humphrey Todd – Parish Councillor - Gt. Cornard South CN_30.qxd 04/06/2007 11:27 Page 4

WHO WILL LISTEN? NEWSTALK Have you ever made the mistake of telling someone your Sudbury Newstalk has been running for 25 years now, and we’re proud problems when they ask you how you are? You usually that we’ve always kept up a high technical standard – but now we have get the feeling they don’t really want to listen but feel a new challenge. The tape cassette and cassette player, which have obliged to cap your story with something twice as bad served us so faithfully for years, are on their way out to be replaced by that has happened to their uncle. Do you feel you would the CD and CD player. Sooner or later – probably sooner - we will have like someone to listen, someone who cares and will treat to make the switch ourselves. CDs offer a number of advantages – what you say in confidence. increased capacity being the most obvious; however, the new and expensive technology required to produce and copy CDs will mean a Twenty-four hours a day, every day of every year there lot of re-training for our technicians. But we’ve overcome challenges in are trained Samaritans waiting for your call. Samaritans the past, and I’m sure we will again. If you’d like to help, or want is open to everyone who feels distressed and despairing, information on Sudbury Newstalk, please contact me on not just those who feel suicidal. If you ever feel the need [email protected] or on (01787) 311195. to talk to someone, in confidence, then call us on 01206 561234 or, if you don’t feel like talking, you can email. ROGER BURDEN – SUDBURY NEWSTALK Log onto www.samaritans.org.uk to find out more. ******************** Could You Listen? FANCY AN AFTERNOON OUT WITH THE GIRLS? Some people are natural listeners, but for most of us it is The next meeting of a New WI for Great Cornard will be held on a skill that has to be developed. At Samaritans we train Tuesday 12 June at the Stevenson Centre at 2pm. All women are our volunteers very carefully. Samaritans is not a invited to join and take up the opportunities that belonging to a great religious organisation and we welcome ‘Volunteer’ national organisation offers. enquiries from everyone of eighteen or over. The Womens Institute is known for crafts, The Colchester Branch of Samaritans serves the whole cookery and jam, but did you know that we of North Essex and includes Sudbury. Being a Samaritan campaign on such diverse issues as volunteer is incredibly rewarding so if you think it might renewable energy technologies, farm-gate be you will listen to those who call phone us now on milk prices and sport for a healthy population? 01206 561234 and talk to one of our volunteers about Through our resolutions we have been coming to an Information Morning. We are particularly pushing for changes that improve all our lives keen to hear from men and those with daytime for the last 90 years, and we will carry on availability but all enquiries are welcome. doing so, hopefully, for the next 90!

******************** If you want to know more, come along to our next meeting, or contact SUDBURY CHESS CLUB me on (01787) 373251. At the start of January, after spending the last 20 years in various venues around the town, Sudbury Chess Club SUE BEAVAN - CONTACT FOR GT. CORNARD W I returned to Great Cornard. The Landlord of the Five Bells in Bures Road kindly took us in and we can now be ******************** found in the back bar every Tuesday from 7.30pm. SUMMER FAIR On Saturday July 7th 2007 from 11am till 2pm we will be holding our We are a small but friendly club, playing casual and Summer Fair at Great Cornard Middle School, Wells Hall Road. competitive league chess. We currently have 2 teams in the Suffolk League and as we approach the end of the We have lots of fun stalls, BBQ, Refreshments, Grand Raffle, Power season, the A team is lying 3rd in Division 1 and the B Kite Flying, Majorettes, Chinese Dragon Dancing, Superstars and a team is top of Division 3. An amazing turn around special appearance by ELVIS who will be singing for us!! considering they finished last season at the very bottom! Jacob Tulic and John Kent only started playing For further details please contact the GCMS Office on (01787) 376203. competitively last year, but they lead the individual tallies with 12/13 and 11.5/13 respectively and much of the B DEBBIE AYRES - TREASURER teams success this season is due to them. In fact as I Friends of Great Cornard Middle School write this Jacob has just been crowned 3rd Division player of the season. ******************** WANT TO KEEP FIT ? New members are always At Cornard News we know an excellent way to keep fit - by delivering welcome, just come down to our newsletter to all the households in the village four times a year. the Five Bells on Tuesday evening and we will give you a As with everything to do with Cornard News it is all voluntary work and game. For more information we do have some excellent helpers. However, some have had to drop please contact Graham out, so, if you would like to assist in delivering some of our issues of Griffiths on 01206 262132. Cornard News, even if it’s only your road, particularly if you live on the Hedgerows, although anywhere in Cornard would be very useful ROB SANDERS – SUDBURY CHESS CLUB please phone Joan Herbert on 312016.

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RIVER STOUR & THE GRANARY All Enquiries: 01787 313199 www.riverstourtrust.org

The River Stour - In 1705, during the reign of Queen Anne, an Act of Parliament was passed for making the River Stower (Stour) navigable from the town of Manningtree in the county of Essex to the town of Sudbury in the County of Suffolk. This was one of the country's earliest statutory navigations and was in continuous use for commercial traffic for over two hundred years. A right of navigation still exists, although nowadays only small boats use the river for recreation.

However, for many years it has not been possible to reach the river at many places in Great Cornard. Now, with the building of houses at Baker's Mill and the River Stour Trust's new Visitor and Education Centre (see opposite) recently opened, people from Great Cornard will, at last, be able to access their river. The housing development will eventually offer a footpath and cycle-way along the river which is intended to link up with the Sudbury Riverside Walk but by far the best way to see the river is in a boat.

The River Stour Trust offers regular boat trips from The Granary at Quay Lane, Sudbury and will also be able to collect passengers from the Visitor Centre.

Rosette is an electrically-powered launch which can carry up to eight passengers and two crew. Francis J is a specially-adapted, pontoon-style boat, with an outboard engine, able to accommodate wheelchair users and others with impaired mobility.

Two trained volunteers are provided on each boat for trips beside the attractive meadows of Sudbury, Cornard and Henny. The crew usually talk about aspects of the River and the work of the River Stour Trust.The boats run from Easter to mid- October each year on Sundays and Bank Holidays and also on advertised days during the school summer holidays.

Additional volunteers are also needed to help crew the boats. The Trust trains its volunteers and novices are always placed on duty with a more experienced 'skipper'. This is a great way to meet people and enjoy being out on our lovely river.

The Granary - If a boat trip is not to your liking, then why not visit The Granary Tea Room in Sudbury's Quay Lane.

This former Navigation Company warehouse, built in 1807, and beautifully restored, is Grade II listed and offers a superb, riverside venue for parties and weddings (bookings on 01787 313100).

The Granary Tea Room is open on Sundays and Bank Holidays, from 11am to 5.30pm, Easter to October. Additional volunteers are needed to help run the tea room, so if you would like to help, do call Catherine on 01787 313199 and give her your details.

If you join the Trust you will find out even more about their many activities during the year, like the Coracle racing at Bures in June, a Strawberry Tea Party, the annual Electric Boating and Steam Festival and the Sudbury to the Sea weekend trip for canoeists and small boat owners each September.

More details of the boat trips and the River Stour Trust are available from: River Stour Trust, The Granary, Quay Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2AN. Tel: 01787 313199 or www.riverstourtrust.org CN_30.qxd 04/06/2007 11:27 Page 7

VISITOR / EDUCATION CENTRE All Enquiries: 01787 313199 www.riverstourtrust.org

The Visitor / Education Centre has been designed to blend well into its rural location, on the edge of the River Stour, and offers fine views of the Millennium Lock, the river upstream to Sudbury and to the Essex countryside on the opposite bank.

As its name suggests it has at least two roles, as a Visitor Centre and as a Research and Education Centre. The Centre may also be hired for community or private events.

Visitor Centre: offering an interpretation of the Navigation, linked to the working lock and the Trust's operations, catering for the needs of waterways enthusiasts and visitors alike.

Education Centre: offering facilities for visiting schools and other groups (Trust speakers may be booked in advance for group visits) and a base for canoeing and youth groups wishing to use the Cornard and Sudbury riverside.

The ground-floor incorporates a teaching area, lavatories, shower and servery. The upper floor houses the Trust's unique and considerable collection of archive material and photographs used by researchers.

On display will be artefacts and photographs tracing the history of the River Stour Navigation from 1705 to its decline for commercial traffic around 1930. This provides a useful starting-point for exploring the history of the river and other associated work linked to the National Curriculum.

Also on offer will be the opportunity to travel by electric launch on the river made famous by the paintings of John Constable, comparing its rich history with its modern-day uses, and to experience the operation of Cornard lock itself.

The Centre is accessible by road, cycleway & footpath. The Marks Tey - Sudbury rail line runs past the site and one day we hope that there will be a rail halt at Great Cornard. Access is through Mill Tye and the Baker's Mill Housing Development at Great Cornard. River Stour Trust, Visitor / Education Centre Dove House Meadow, Great Cornard, Suffolk, CO10 0GF CN_30.qxd 04/06/2007 11:27 Page 8

Enjoy the taste of traditionally grown fruit and veg. Walk through acres of orchards, bring a picnic or just pick strawberries.

We have pick-your-own & ready-picked apples, pears, plums, strawberries, raspberries, loganberries, blackberries, gooseberries, red and blackcurrants and vegetables, all subject to season.

To place an order ring 07901 650 466

We also have a range of frozen fruit puddings, fruit juices, ice creams, jams, marmalades, honeys, chutneys, biscuits, cakes, eggs and cream.

Open everyday 10am to 6pm

To check availability phone and opening hours, ring 01787 374322 Signed off A134 between Newton Green and Sudbury ______

HELPING WILDLIFE Now that the weather is more comfortable for working in the garden please be aware of the needs of our wildlife. During cold winter weather we, quite rightly, feel concern for our wild birds and provide food & water that is undoubtedly a lifesaver.

As a result of loss of foraging habitats in and around gardens that are now paved and manicured for cars & minimum maintenance, our garden birds are in far greater need during the nesting season. My own experience shows an increase of three or four fold over the winter consumption of food. Please also be aware of nesting birds when cutting hedges and shrubs, the robin that accompanies you during your garden chores will sometimes nest on or near the ground under low shrubs as indeed will the hedgehog, the latter is rather inclined to desert or kill it’s young if the nest is disturbed.

There have been a number of reported ‘adder sightings’ especially in the Country Park, the last & closest confirmed adder record was 1986 in . It appears they may now be extinct in this part of Suffolk but, if there is a small, lingering population our County Wildlife Trust needs to be informed. Adders are very shy retiring non-aggressive reptiles; only dangerous if handled by inexperienced people. If any remain in West Suffolk they most certainly deserve our protection after many years of persecution and bad press.

Here is a picture of an adder to help with identification.

Photo - George Millins If you think you have seen an adder please call me on (01787) 374874 / (Mob) 07970 295 426 or Suffolk Wildlife Trust on 01473 890089 and, if possible, give a six figure grid ref. or the location.

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LIGHT CORNER LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Words and alternative definitions: When my CCTV cameras were very ‘mildly’ vandalized back in EGRET - Apology sent by computer. January 2007, I still had to pay experts to reset the system. When FIASCO - Unsuccessful wall painting. I mentioned to them the possibility of police action to catch the FRAGRANT - Sweet smelling tramp. vandals I received pitying smiles. GOBLET - A small mouth. GRANARY - Single sex old folks home. Consequently I wrote to the police pointing out that, true or false, GURGLE - To steal a ventriloquists dummy. this was the public perception of the invisible police force and that HEBREW - Jewish teabag. press reports of ‘declining crime’ merely proved that nobody HIDING - A bell you can’t reach. bothered to report crime as nothing would be done. HULLABALOO - How to greet a bear. HUMMUS - What Geordies use to bang nails in. The thought-provoking response I got was that (a) the police had IMPACT - Mythical performance. to implement the Law as laid down by Parliament and (b) if crime is INJURY - On judicial duty. not reported, no resources will be allocated to deal with it. However INTENSIVE - High speed strainer. with more police now available on the ground, and Community IVY - Roman for 4. Support Officers (CSO) being recruited, the picture will change. LACTOSE - Effect of frostbite. LIABILITY - Political skill. After a newspaper interview, suggested by the police, was LYMPH - To walk with a lisp. published, a CSO called on me and asked if I would be interested in MASSACRE - An American measurement. setting up a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. Feeling I was being NAPKIN - One of the tiny sleep nymphs. asked to put my money where my mouth was and doing something ONION BHAJI - French canal boat worker. positive instead of moaning, I agreed. PARACHUTE - Device to launch paratroopers. PICADOR - Find your own way out. NW does not replace the 999-telephone system but it is a PLATYPUS - Give your cat pigtails. supplementary source of information to, and from, the police. In PREAMBLE - Warm-up before walking. the Broom Street area we intend to look out for each other and see PROPAGANDA - Have a good look. how we can act as a pressure group for, say, traffic calming, PROTRACTOR - Paid farm machine. reducing through traffic, better street lighting, indeed any issue RANKER - Japanese term of abuse. where we can get more results together than individually. RAPSCALLION - Funky spring onion. RETARD - Refreshed road surface. Anyone interested in forming a group can contact me via Cornard ROOK - What Japanese tourists do. News. Tony Simpson is the Police Community Watch Liaison Officer STYLIST - Directory for pigs. and can be contacted email [email protected] or SYCAMORE - Not as well as I used to be. by phone on 01284 774313. The local Crime Reduction Officer is TAFFETA - Welsh goats cheese. Les King and he is available at Sudbury Police Station to help, TAPIOCA - Disappointingly average dance routine. advise and provide information packs to would-be coordinators, TINKER - Irish philosopher. attend initial meetings and approve new groups. TROLLEY - Abundance of trolls. UNDERTAKER - Trainee shop lifter. Chris Berg - Broom Street Area NW Coordinator

Cheese, Shrimp & Mushroom Ramekins - Serves 4 The history behind three of our road names: Ingredients: ELDRED DRIVE 50g (2 ozs) mushrooms, sliced John Eldred acquired the manor of Abbas Hall in 1644 47g (1 ¾ ozs) butter and his family held it for 100 years. As seems to be the 7g (¼ oz) flour case with many lords of the manor, the family did not 150 mls (¼ pint) milk live in Cornard but only visited to hold courts. The last 3 hard-boiled eggs Eldred, Anne, married John Wall and along with him 100g (4 ozs) shrimps, peeled continued to hold courts until 1770. On her death the 50g (2 ozs) cheddar cheese, grated manor passed to the Sparrow family. Method: KINGS HILL AND KINGS MEADOW Fry mushrooms in a little of the butter until soft. William King lived in Sidehill Lodge, now called Hillside Melt 7g (¼ oz) butter for the sauce in small pan, stir in flour and cook House. He was listed in the 1844 edition of Whites gently for one minute, stirring. Remove pan from heat and gradually Gazetteer of Suffolk as a ‘Gentleman’. When the stir in the milk. Bring to boil slowly and continue to cook, stirring, until railways came he sold a large piece of his land to the the sauce thickens. Railway Company. In his will of 1852 he left £500 to be invested so as to provide suitable clothes for poor Roughly chop the eggs and add to the sauce with 25g (1 oz) cheese, aged men and women in Cornard. He also left a small shrimps and fried mushrooms, then season. Stir in the remaining amount of money for a school in Cornard and some butter and reheat without boiling. money for the vicar to dispose of among the sick poor. He also provided for a new south aisle in St Andrews Pour into buttered ramekin dishes, sprinkle the remaining grated Church. It is one of the rare cases where a wealthy cheese on top and brown under grill. Serve at once. person gave something back for the benefit of Cornard instead of creaming off what he could. Nice as a starter with a small salad garnish. CN_30.qxd 04/06/2007 11:27 Page 10

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c Cornard News: Tony Harman. /o Council Offices 01787 311511 The Stevenson Centre, Stevenson Approach, Gt. Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0WD Mob: 07966 882470 - Website: www.db-security.co.uk Tel: (01787) 373212 - E-mail: [email protected] CN_30.qxd 04/06/2007 11:27 Page 11

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