September 2019

Haughley and Wetherden Parish News

SEPTEMBER 2019

~1869 to 2019~ PALMERS BAKERY HAUGHLEY ‘CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF PALMERS BAKERY’ TRADITIONAL HIGH CLASS FAMILY BAKERS & CONFECTIONERS

Bread Van loaded for deliveries 1928 with Harry Rutherford © Palmers (Haughley) Limited

FRESH BREAD & CONFECTIONERY BAKED DAILY BY CRAFTSMEN USING LOCAL INGREDIENTS & BAKED IN ANCIENT BRICK OVENS

01449 673286 The Village Green~ Haughley Largest Stockist of Tiptree Jams & Marmalades in East Anglia. Suffolk Honey, Free Range Eggs, Groceries & Local Produce. Freshly Made Sandwiches & Filled Rolls - Hot Drinks & Bacon Rolls Also at Stowmarket, Woolpit, Stanton, Ipswich and Brett’s Bakery Needham Market & Freshfills of Claydon

150 Years of Tradition, Service & Baking

NOTE FROM EDITOR:

Welcome to the September issue of the Parish News. Children are back to school and the summer holidays seem like a distant memory. Weather wasn’t too bad, quite a mixture.

There are lots of events to look forward to this month. We have film nights at the Village Hall and this month it’s “Sleepless In Seattle “and if you think those grey cells an airing, the Royal British Legion have their annual Quiz Night. For those of you who feel energetic there’s the annual Suffolk Historic Churches Bike Ride. If you are considering acquiring a new skill there’s Zumba, country dancing, Salsa and Clog dancing and carpet bowls, to name but a few! But if you just want to chat you might consider a conversation round a fire.

Finally, I must mention Kieron Palmer and thank him for such a fantastic fun day he hosted for the Village in June. I know he put a lot of work into organising it and I think everyone will agree what a great success it was!

DATES FOR THE DIARY …

September Sat 7th Film Night, Village Hall, 7.00pm (see advert) Sun 8th Haughley Hoofers taster sessions & practices, Haughley Village Hall, 7.30pm - 9.30pm (see advert) Tues 10th Bingo, Haughley Pavilion, 7.30pm Sat 14th Suffolk Historic Churches Sponsored Bike Ride (see advert) Sat 14th Royal British Quiz Night, 7.00 pm, Village Hall (see advert) Sun 15th Harvest Festival Service, 11.00am, St Mary’s, Wetherden (see advert) Wed 25th Stowmarket Wildlife Group: Illustrated talk on Buzzards, Stowupland Village Hall, 7.30pm (see advert) Sat 28th Nearly New Sale, The Blackbourne, Elmswell, 11.00am (see advert)

October Sat 5th Oct Wetherden History Group “Wetherden 1939”, Wetherden Village Hall, 1.30pm to 5.30pm (see advert) Tues 8th Bingo, Haughley Pavilion, 7.30pm Sat 19th Haughley Quiz Night, Village Hall, 7.00 pm Thurs 31st Halloween in Gallowsfield Woods, 5.00 pm (details later in year)

November Sat 2nd Wetherden Fireworks Display (details later in year) Tues 12th Bingo, Haughley Pavilion, 7.30pm

December Tues 10th Bingo, Haughley Pavilion, 7.30pm

HAUGHLEY HOOFERS NORTH WEST CLOG DANCERS

North West clog Morris dances have their origins in the Lancashire and Cheshire textile towns. Performed by the mill workers on high days and holidays, they were originally processional dances, each town having its own dance. The dancers wore clogs, their everyday footwear, carried sticks or textile mill bobbins decorated with ribbons and bells and were often accompanied by a sizeable band. We have had our clogs specially made, but we have several pairs in stock.

During the winter we practice our dances in Haughley Village Hall, but May brings the start of the dancing out season when we dance at festivals, shows, fetes and pubs. During the more than 30 years since we started, we have danced at festivals all over England and abroad in Belgium, France and Germany. In August 2018, we joined other groups in Normandy for a week long Morris and traditional dance festival which takes place there every 3 years. As is usual when abroad, the music and dancing was enthusiastically received wherever we went and we ended our dance out season with an appearance at Folk East (Suffolk’s folk festival at Glemham Hall).

Since then, we have taken part in both the Haughley Christmas Lights and Haughley Mini Fun Day (when the weather did its best first to freeze and then to boil us!) We have danced at the Apex with East Suffolk Morris Men, Halesworth Day of Dance with other dance sides, Framlingham Country Show, Hundon St George’s Day event, and Folk at the Boat in Ipswich. We have also danced at Ely and St Neot’s Folk Festivals and have braved a High Street sink hole and subsidence in Sheringham at the very popular Lobster Potty Morris Festival (Haughley Hoofers’ annual excuse for a seaside weekend with tea shops!) We have danced with many other sides over the years and it is great to see old friends again on these occasions.

We have entertained at Women’s Institutes and our annual fixture is the Target Club in Stowmarket. This year a workshop for the Girl Guides County Camp at Trinity Park was a first for us. Clog dancing is acceptable for the physical or skills section of a Duke of Edinburgh Award and we have recently had our first DoE student who did extremely well, dancing with us in Normandy and at Folk East..

As usual, we have had many more invitations than we could accept. It’s good to be invited though and there’s always next year!

We always need more dancers and (acoustic) musicians. It’s good exercise and fun. All you need is a basically good level of fitness. If you play a portable musical instrument bring it along. Our winter practices are on Sunday nights 7.30-9.30pm in Haughley Village Hall, near Stowmarket, from 8th September. Come and have a go (free!) or ring 01449 673518 to find out more.

Website: www.haughleyhoofers.org.uk or find us on Facebook. Gill Brett

COPY DEADLINE: 5PM WEDNESDAY, 18TH SEPTEMBER. To The Editor, Oulton Cottage, The Folly, Haughley, or (preferably) by email, [email protected],

Distribution & Delivery: We aim to deliver your copy to your door by the 1st of the month in all weathers.

Occasionally we experience circumstances which delay printing and delivery. If you haven’t received your copy by the 2nd of the month, please contact David Bryant on 01449 774657 or email [email protected]

Due to the nature of the Parish News we are unable to publish ‘letters to the Editor’ and whilst we take every care in ensuring that all the information supplied by the deadline is included, we take no responsibility for the content of articles and adverts supplied.

St Mary’s Church Wetherden

Gillian Cleaver cordially invites everyone to a

THURSDAY 26th September

from 10:30am to 12:00pm

At Wetherden Lodge, Wetherden

There will be tea, coffee & biscuits a bring-and-buy table & raffle. Everybody is welcome: the more the merrier.

If you would like transport please telephone Linde - 01359 241824

PALMER’S BAKERY - FUNDAY

Wow!! A huge thank you to the 2500 people of Haughley, Wetherden and surrounding villages as well as our staff - old and new, customers, friends and family who turned out to support us at our Funday on the Village Green of Haughley to Celebrate 150 Years of Palmers Bakery.

With temperatures of 32c, a sunny fun and bunting filled day began with the switching on of the Bakehouse’s 150th Commemorative Public Clock and then the ringing of Haughley Church Bells

Our afternoon was packed with fun with free rides on Merry Go Rounds, Swing Boats, Helter Skelter and Face-Painting whilst the packed streets were filled with Stalls, Games, Vintage Vehicles , the Stowmarket Concert Band , Haughley Hoofers, Robbie James the Magician , Mr Batty’s Punch & Judy, a Treasure Hunt, Alder Tree Ice Cream, a Dutch Street Organ, Police Cars, Hog Roast, Indian Food, Petting Animals & Crafts and more, all attended by 2500 of the fabulous community in which we live.

Our Village Museum was popular with nearly 500 attendees on both days to see artefacts and documents dating back 1000 years including pieces of Haughley Castle , the Burrell Engine & MSLR Plans and of course the Haughley Milewheel and Tishy the Horse.

Our “Victorian” girls at the Bakehouse, together with Chase from Paw Patrol, kept every one refreshed with drinks and sticky buns and our exhibition, demonstration and tour of the Bakehouses main ovens, the Ancient Brick Ovens l, was very popular despite the heat.

With such a warm evening over 1000 people decamped to the Village Green & Playing Field to enjoy Fish & Chips and Ice Cream till midnight with a spectacular Fireworks Display we organised set to music by Dynamic Fireworks of Colchester.

With prayers said in Church ⛪ on Sunday morning for the Palmer Family & Company, in all approximately £10,000 was raised by local organisations and the Church for their own funds.

The Funday not only marked the main commemoration of our 150th “jubilee” but also 652 years since a Bakehouse was first mentioned in the market place of “Haghala” in the reign of Edward III “on the feast day of the nativity of St John”. Who would have thought that when William “Doey” Palmer and his wife Emily opened their doors in 1869 that the community would rally round “their little bakehouse” on the village green a century and half later to celebrate.

Our official day of 150 Years was the 3rd of August and to mark the day we officially unveiled a commemorative bench on the Village Green and planted a tree in addition to the other events we have held this year.

Cont’d/ ……….

…../Cont’d Special thanks go to our wonderful and brilliant Staff & Family, Dr Mike Walker, David Fleetwood, Coillin Elmer, Roger Allum, Andrew Walker, Gavin & Will Burrlock, Brin Singleton, Lee Forsdyke, Jon Hines, The Redhead Family, Jonny Ling, Jo Churchill MP & Haughley Parish Council

Any photos or film of the event that people have taken and would be willing to share would be greatly appreciated.

Finally.... We are extremely proud, honoured and humbled to call Haughley our home - we bless those that sadly are no longer with us to see this day and thank you all from the bottom of our heart

#palmersishaughleyandhaughleyispalmers

VILLAGE GARDEN ENTHUSIASTS HAUGHLEY HOOFERS AUTUMN TRIP TO NORTH WEST MORRIS EAST RUSTON DANCERS OLD VICARAGE GARDENS NORFOLK

TH THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2019 Why not have a go at something different? It’s free!!

North West Clog Morris Dancing has its

origins in the spinning & weaving towns of Leaving Woolpit Church @ 10.30 am; Lancashire & Cheshire. Wetherden bus stop @ 10.40 am and Haughley bus stop @ 10.45 am Haughley Hoofers are offering a free 8 week course in North West Morris dancing starting Cost: £21.50 8th September. (inclusive of entrance fee of £9.50 each) Come along to the first taster session and East Ruston is, I am sure, well known to most of have a go. you. It has a lot of Autumn interest. There are It’s fun and good exercise. two Cafe’s with a good choice of menu. On this No experience needed and no obligation. occasion you can make your own choices and pay individually on the day. If you wish to pre-order New musicians welcome in the week prior to our trip they are happy for you (acoustic instruments). to do this. Practice sessions are Sunday nights I have organised a larger coach for this trip, our 7.30-9.30pm in Haughley Village Hall, comfort on a longer journey being the main near Stowmarket reason. There will also be more space for plants purchased on the day. For those who are able to In summer we dance at festivals, fetes, access the internet the Gardens have a very good website. There is plenty of seating in the gardens. shows and pubs.

The plan is to arrive between midday and 12.30. Ring Sue on 01449 766747 to find out You then have freedom of choice until we leave at more. around 4 pm. None of these times are carved in stone, as always. Website: www.haughleyhoofers.org.uk or see Haughley Hoofers on Facebook To book a place contact Maureen Davis on: 01359 241033 or email: [email protected]

Chairman: Mr Tim Hart Vice Chair: Mr R Buttle Secretary: Mr Lewis Van Slyke Email: [email protected]

On the 8th of August the Chairman, Mr Tim Hart welcomed 20 members to the branch meeting. We remembered Haughley's fallen soldiers where the Kohima and Exhortation was observed. This has been the first meeting since June due to the holiday season and family commitments.

The meeting took the form of planning for the next 2 months for our annual quiz night and AGM. We are on the search for new members. You do not have to have served in the Armed Forces in all. Our branch meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month in the football club - don’t be shy, come and say hi!

Roy's thought for the month: My told me I could be relied upon to put things away in the wrong place. I thought blimey if only mum was here to hear that…. She always said I was good for nothing! (Sorry mum).

Branch calendar :

 September 12th - Branch meeting at 7:45pm  September 14th - Quiz Night at the Village Hall. 7pm onwards. Bring your own booze!  October 11th - AGM  November 8th - Branch meeting  November 10th - Remembrance Sunday  November 11th - Armistice day

Have a great month!

To view our full calendar of events go to our website: www.britishlegion.org/branches/Haughley Or search Haughley Royal British Legion

WETHERDEN VILLAGE HALL

It’s a little known fact that National Fishing Month runs throughout the whole of August, to try and encourage us all to try and get hooked on angling! We in turn, merrily cast off, and set our monthly Whist Drive for Friday 9th August. We did not “flounder” at all, as we had just over eight tables in play, and it seemed that Wetherden Village Hall was very much the “plaice” to be, with everyone having a “whale” of a time! We waited with “baited” breath for the result of the Monthly Lottery, with the following landing cash prizes…. and therefore being very happy soles! :-

1st Chris Donovan £35 2nd Peter Wood £20

3rd Beverley Gedge £10

PLEASE NOTE:- Our next Whist Drive will be held at Wetherden Village Hall on FRIDAY 13th September commencing at 7.30pm - admission price only £1, Why not test the water???? Whether you are a regular player, haven't played for years or have always wanted to play Whist, you will be made very welcome in a warm and friendly atmosphere!

WETHERDEN OPEN GARDENS 2019 FILM EVENING SATURDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2019

On Saturday 22nd June 2019 the Gardens Of Wetherden were opened to the general public, 17 gardens took part as well as the Church and the Village Hall.

Once again we were fortunate to have perfect weather on the day and keen gardeners flocked from far and wide to view what Wetherden had on offer. No one left disappointed as the range of gardens on show and the ideas included in them educated, amazed, excited and interested everyone. The Church opened its doors with magnificent flower displays and local arts and crafts to view and buy, and not to be outdone the Village Hall provided the venue for Cream Teas which were most popular.

A number of the Open Gardens took it upon themselves to raise more money from raffles, sales of plants and garden equipment, sales of conserves and Jams, provision of much needed refreshments, and many more money making ideas.

All in all the efforts of the Organisers, the Open Gardens and the teams of willing and press ganged volunteers resulted in an amazing day for all involved and for all those who visited; in addition to this we were fortunate to have the services of a photographer to record the day and the fabulous gardens themselves.

These photos have been carefully put together into a film show which will be held on Saturday 19th October 2019 at Wetherden Village Hall, starting promptly at 7:30pm . So please get there a bit earlier; this is open to all and is free to attend though there will be a raffle to raise funds for hanging baskets for the village and bulbs and planting for the Car Park gardens. For those that wish to please bring a bottle and some nibbles so you can enjoy these whilst watching the show, glasses are available in the Hall.

Should further information be required or for those who wish to donate raffle prizes please contact either [email protected] or [email protected] and we will be in touch.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS AROUND THE FIRE Suffolk Historic Churches Trust

Sponsored Bike Ride 2019 Saturday 14th September, 9am to 5pm

Raise money for St Mary’s Haughley and for the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust (proceeds divided equally) Would you like to spend a couple of hours a month by cycling or walking – choosing your own route – in our local woods, around an open fire? to as many churches and chapels as you wish. Take some time out of the everyday hurly-burly to It is all in a good cause, is excellent exercise, and talk about things that really matter to you in a makes for a thoroughly enjoyable experience. natural place.

If you would like to take part or would be Please join me on the first Monday of every month prepared to help out with manning the in Gallowsfield woods, 7.00 – 9.00pm. church on the day, please contact: For more information email Jo Ling: David Fleetwood tel. 01449-614113 or [email protected] email [email protected]

WETHERDEN CARPET BOWLS CLUB

will meet every Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. Chamberlayne Hall, BLACKBOURNE CENTRE, from 2nd October Blackbourne Rd, in Wetherden Village Hall Elmswell IP30 9UH

New members will be 7.30pm on the second Thursday, monthly.

very welcome Cost = £8 Annual Membership, Sept-July (plus £2 per meeting), or £4 per meeting for Visitors. Why not come along any Wednesday and give it a try? 01359-242601 – www.elmswell-history.org.uk

Whether you wish to be a member or visitor at our First Evening is FREE monthly meetings, we look forward to welcoming you to our venue, which has free parking and You will be sure of a disabled access. Our talks cover a wide variety of East Anglian historical subjects. warm welcome We were delighted to have over 300 visitors at our July exhibition on Elmswell’s WW1 Aerodrome where the 200+ personnel of the Royal Flying Corp’s 75 (Home Defence) Squadron came from all over the Empire, 1917-19. The exhibition was the culmination of our four-year research project, and included guided visits of the aerodrome site and specially commissioned memorial plinth. If you missed the exhibition, our two main researchers will be giving a few more local talks on this topic in the coming months, so please contact us for details.

We will be attending the ElmsFest Autumn Fayre on Sunday, 1st September at The Blackbourne, 12 noon to 5pm, for a Book Sale in aid of the Suffolk Record Office, so do come and grab yourself a bargain while supporting this worthwhile cause.

Our 2019-20 programme will start on 12th September with Stephen Poulter’s talk on “Needham (Norfolk), a Waveney Valley Village through Time”. Stephen is an experienced speaker who has uncovered a wealth of interesting material about this small but ancient settlement.

HAUGHLEY TIMELINE

4000 BC Neolithic Settlements in the area of Haughley Old Street and The Folly 800 BC Iron Age Settlements established in the area of The Folly and Castle 43 AD Roman Invasion of Britain; some form of Roman activity in the Castle & The Folly area 886 Alfred the Great becomes Saxon King of the English 1016 Canute crowned King of the English following the Danish Invasion 1040 Hagela first mention in will of Saxon “Leogifu. Moated Settlements at Haughley Green 1045 Guthmund raises his Hall at ‘Haghala’ together with a Church 1066 Battle of Hastings; Hagala Castle is erected by Hugh de Montfort 1086 Doomsday Survey; ‘here’.. A Hall, Church, Meadows, Villagers, Slaves, Ploughs and Animals 1163 Hageneth Castle is seized by the Crown from Henry D’Essex 1165 Henry II levy’s 20 Shillings for the marriage of his daughter Matilda to Henry Duke of Saxony 1173 The Siege of Haughley Castle ~ 13th October by the Earl of Leiscester and Flemish Mercenaries 1216 King John at Haughley on his way to Dagworth; he signed Magna Carta the previous year 1219 Haughley Vicarage first mentioned; Ditches Back Filled 1231 Henry III grants a weekly Market to Hawley 1235 Richard, Earl of Cornwall & King of the Romans is granted Haughley by his brother Henry III 1253 Haughley is gifted to Abbey of Hailes in Gloucestershire; they must maintain the Gallows 1255 John de Monte Luelli is the first ‘named’ Rector of Haughley by Papal Letters 1310c Old Counting House being built 1318 John Iryng, Keeper of the Kings Park at Hawley is murdered by Poachers including a Priest 1325 Edward II spends his last Christmas as a freeman at Haughley Castle 1337 The Ufford Family is granted Haughley Castle by Edward III 1338 One Hundred Years War begins with France 1348 Black Death sweeps England 1367 Gilbert & Joan Iryng purchases lands to extend their Bakehouse in ‘Haghale Market’ 1382 The De La Pole family is granted Haughley Castle by Ricard II 1393 The Pope grants remission of sins for pilgrims visiting Shrine of the Holy Cross at Haughley 1422 Vicar of Haughley, Andrew Warren, steals 3 Bullocks from his parishioners 1476 Abbot of Hailes ordered to provide Gallows or be fined 40 shillings and ‘one Buxton a ladder’ 1464 Traders of Stowmarket are fined for lying in wait outside Hawley Marke1t for Chicken & Eggs 1485 The Battle of Bosworth sees the End of the War of Roses and the rise of the Tudor Dynasty 1526 Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk is granted Haughley Park by his friend Henry VIII 1527 The Crowne Hall is built by Roger Bell by charter of Henry VIII 1537 Reformation; the Church is stripped of its rich interior of Stained Glass, Images & Paintings 1540 The Butchers of Stowmarket are fined for selling meat out of the market on Market Day 1556 The Sulyards are re granted Haughley Park by Mary I for their loyalty 1579 The Bells of Haughley Church are cast by Stephen Tonni of Bury ST Edmunds 1588 The Spanish Armada fails to invade the England of Elizabeth I; James Palmer ‘in Markett Street’ 1599 Thomas Ballard founds a Charity for the poor of ‘Hawleigh towne’ 1605 The Gunpowder Plot 1617c The Kings Arms Inn Opens 1620 Haughley Park House built by Sulyard Family; Mayflower Pilgrims sail for the New World 1638 Militia is raised to defend the nation in time of war; Martin Palmer is mentioned in the ‘Muster’ 1642 English Civil War begins leading to the execution of Charles I & Cromwell’s Protectorate 1660 Charles II and the Monarchy are restored; Haughley Church rings a peel to celebrated 1663c The White Horse opens in New Street closing in 1995 1667 Repars to the ancient clock of ‘Haughley Steeple’ 1674 Haughley celebrates the end of the Anglo Dutch War 1701c The Cock Inn Opens closing in 1918 1707 The Union of England & Scotland under Queen Anne creates Great Britain 1709 The Great Fire of Haughley; Christopher Palmer is amongst those receiving compensation 1736 The Ray Family purchases Plashwood House 1769 Joseph Faiers arrives in Haughley from Rattlesden 1776 America Declares Independence from Britain 1810 George IIIs Jubilee is celebrated with a new Church Clock given by Thomas Pritty 1799 The Last Male Sulyard dies

1805 Battle of Trafalgar and death of Admiral Lord Nelson; a peel of the bells is rung to celebrate 1811 Haughley Park is sold by the Sulyard Heiresses by Act of Parliament to the Crawford family 1815 Haughley Windmill is erected by troops off to fight Napoleon in the Low Countries 1837 Queen Victoria accedes the Throne 1843 Haughley Congregational Church Opens; they have a presence since 1679 - it closes in 2005 1846 The Railway comes to Haughley; a station at Green Road then later at Newton Road 1853 Haughley Post Office opens under Jasper Pritty with a special mile wheel for Telegrams 1855 Haughley Green’s 120 Acres is enclosed and the Market Place becomes a Village Green 1861 The Parish Coalhouse is built by Rev Crawford as a charity to distribute coal to the poor 1866 Haughley Crawfords School is founded by the Rev William Crawford 1869 Palmers Bakery is founded 1871 Haughley Ancient Toy Fair is abolished by Parliament due to Riotous Behavior 1887 Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee – Events and Children’s Tea are held in the Village Maltings 1891 Walter Tyrell of Plashwood dies the last of his name 1894 Haughley Parish Council is established with Alfred Woods as the First Chairman 1903 Haughley Church is presented with a new Clock by the Bevan Family 1904 Mid Suffolk Light Railway opens at Haughley Station, it now has three platforms and a turntable 1907 Haughley Village Hall is opened by Tom Bevan; tragically he would fall in World War Two 1914 The First World War begins – 31 Haughley Men Fall & Prisoners are kept in the Village Hall 1920 Haughley War Memorial is Unveiled 1922 Rev Walter Grainge White becomes the Vicar of Haughley 1927 The Daily Mail describes Haughley social conditions as the ‘Fever Pit of the Kingdom 1930 The Telephone & Electricity arrives followed by a Sewerage system and Council Housing 1934 Battle of Haughley Green - Fascist Black shirts & Church Bailiffs seize Cattle in lieu of Tithes 1935 Haughley Church Electoral Roll Case 1936 Abdication of Edward VIII 1937 The King George V Playing Field is gifted to Haughley by the Faiers Family 1938 The Haughley Experiment by Lady Eve Balfour leads to her founding the Soil Association 1939 Second World War; British & US Armies, Evacuees & Bombs arrive and ARP & Home Guard 1943 The Windmill in Station Road Burns down. 1947 India becomes Independent heralding the end of Empire and the Birth of the Commonwealth 1952 The Mid Suffolk Light Railway Closes; Haughley Silo is built it demolished in 2008 1953 Queen’s Coronation – Games, Parades, Fancy Dress, Fireworks, Dancing, Tea. & the First TV! 1955 Bixby Avenue is built heralding the start of 60 years or more of house building 1961 Haughley Park House burns down mid restoration and is restored again 1963 The Fox Inn Closes at Haughley Green 1969 Man first sets foot on the Moon 1954 Meteor Jet Fighter crashes clipping Haughley School killing pilot Peter Phillips 1056 The Suez Canal Crisis 1958 Haughley Church joins Wetherden Church united in one Benefice 1973 Haughley Village Sign is unveiled by The Marquis of Aberdeen & Temair 1978 Palmers Bakery is BBC TV and the Haughley Green Cricket Saga 1979 Margaret Thatcher becomes the first female British Prime minister 1982 The Falklands War 1983 Haughley General Stores Closes after Five Hundred Years; Haughley Station is Demolished 1992 The Butchers started by Mr. Ruffell then Messrs. Denny, Cutting & Prigg closes after 200 years 1995 Haughley Celebrates 50 Years since end of War - Street Party & Fireworks; New Pavilion Opens 1997 Deirdre Parmenter become First Woman Vicar; Hong Kong is handed to China end of Empire 2000 The Millennium is celebrated by Floodlighting of Church and Celebrations 2002 Queens Golden Jubilee – Flagpole given to the Church. Newsagent and Railway Tavern Close 2008 Haughley Village Green Dispute 2009 Post Office Reopens after Two Years of Closure; Maxwell Chandley Room Open 2012 London Olympics & the Queens Diamond Jubilee 2019 Palmers Bakery Celebrates 150 Year & Britain leaves the European Union

WHERE ARE ALL OUR DUCKS?

You may have noticed, if you SUFFOLK EAST AND IPSWICH BRANCH have been walking along Duke Street in Haughley, that there appears to be no OPEN DAY AND FUN DOG SHOW ducks on the moat or indeed any sign of bird life at all and hasn’t been for some time.

There is a story going around the village SUNDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER that there is a man who has been seen near the moat carrying a bag, a loaf of bread 11.30 AM TO 3.30 PM and a length of rope. This man walks away when seen. MARTLESHAM ANIMAL CENTRE 2 MILL LANE It may be purely coincidental and the man’s IP12 4PD presence has no direct relationship to our

disappearing ducks, but it is a bit ENTRANCE FEE: £1.00 ADULTS suspicious to say the least. 50P FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12

It is a shame that there are no ducks to be seen on the moat and for the children to Dog Registration is at 12 noon feed. Judging commences at 1.00pm

The police, via our Community Engagement STALLS INCLUDE: Officer, are aware of the issue and he has asked if anyone knows this man. He also Refreshments, BBQ advised that if people have concerns, or if Raffle, Hoopla they know this man, they should call it in Bric-a-brac (101 or 999 if they are very worried), as the man could be up to something, and it’s always worth checking out. We are a self funding Branch and all proceeds go to our Branch for the benefit of animals in our care looking for Alf Hannan their forever homes Charity No. 206269 Chairman, Haughley Parish Council

STOWMARKET AND DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB

Next meetings: 2019

Monday 23 Sept: Cracked Lens Competition. Best PDI of the Night Judging by Club Members

Monday 14 Oct: Open Competition No.1: As agreed at the AGM Entries limited to 1 Monochrome print, 1 Colour print, 2 PDIs Judge: Frank Blyth, CPAGB, BPEI

Monday 28 Oct: Club Night: Activity to be advised. Members’ suggestions welcomed.

New members are always very welcome at the club. You don't have to be an 'Expert Photogra- pher’; all you need is a camera – any camera and a real interest in using it. Our members use DSLRs, mirrorless, compacts and bridge cameras. Regular meetings are held at Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillside, Stowmarket, IP14 2BD, usually on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month between September and June. We start arriving at around 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start. We’d love to see you there, so why not join us?

For more information see our web site www.stowmarketanddistrictcameraclub.onesuffolk.net

Small changes make a big difference

That is the message, as Suffolk County Council launches a new campaign looking at our relationship with alcohol.

Four short films have been produced following the stories of characters (‘Billy Binge’, ‘Tellybox Trish’, ‘Big Match Barry’ and ‘My Time Mandy’), speaking about when and where they drink alcohol. The films cover different habits when it comes to alcohol consumption; weekend binge drinking, drinking at home, drinking as a reward, and excessive drinking to celebrate an event or occasion, such as a football match.

The campaign offers guidance and advice about how much is too much, the benefits of reducing alcohol intake and the small changes people can make to their drinking habits, which can make a big difference to their mental and physical wellbeing.

Evidence suggests direct links between alcohol and heart and liver disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. Alcohol is also highly calorific, contributing to weight gain. It can also influence HAUGHLEY VILLAGE HALL the quality of sleep and take its toll on physical appearance over time.

The campaign highlights that as well as the health benefits, reducing alcohol consumption can also bring social benefits, such as being able to spend more quality time with your loved ones, saving money for something more meaningful and losing weight.

Some of the small changes suggested by the campaign are:  Did you know that you drink more slowly when you're sitting than when you're 1st Saturday in each month standing? So, pull up a chair, take it easy and savour your drink. Doors open 7pm/7.30 start  Rounds make it very easy to drink more Entrance on door £4 incs refreshments than you planned. When it's your round, why not quietly buy yourself a soft drink or a lower-strength beer? You can *See Village Hall Forthcoming Events Ad substitute every second drink with water, non-alcoholic beer, coffee or a soft drink. in Parish News or  A great way to avoid overdoing things is Parish News online at to drink with your main meal only. And keep that bottle off the table. Just pour haughley.org.uk one glass and put it away! for details of Film showing

PARISH CHURCH SERVICES SEPTEMBER 2019 Benefice of Haughley, with Wetherden and Stowupland September 2019 Haughley Wetherden Stowupland Sunday 1st 11.00 am 11.00 am 9.30 am Worship for All Morning Worship Parish Communion

4.00 pm 1st @ 4 Sunday 8th 11.00 am 9.30 am 9.30 am Parish Communion Parish Communion Morning Worship BCP & Trinity Starz

6.30 pm Evensong BCP Sunday 15th 11.00 am 11.00 am 8.00 am U.R.C./Anglican Harvest Festival Communion Service Worship for All BCP

5 pm 9.30 am Dwelling Place Morning Prayer Sunday 22nd 9.30 am 11.00 am 9.30 am Communion Parish Communion Harvest Festival BCP Worship for All

6.30 pm Parish Communion Sunday 29th 11.00 am Benefice Communion At Stowupland

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/2082/benefice/

Dear Friends,

In returning from holidays afar, our eyes are open anew to the joys and challenges our own homes and communities face, and perhaps we are able to offer new energy to improving home environment and relationships. As again the days darken and the summer heat cools it seems each year brings more urgent reminder of the challenge we all face through the perils of climate change. Whilst we delight in the easy transport of modernity to visit near and far on vacation, our recreation has yet to address offering creation her own re-creating vacation from… ourselves.

Perhaps our travels remind us of how things have changed, whether in visiting the haunts of our childhood, or seeing once pristine getaways despoiled by the onslaught of our tourist industry, the ‘wish you were here’ of yesteryear’s holidaying takes the more plaintive cry these days of ‘Look what we’ve done to the place!’ We need to turn around from the course we are on, to return to right ways in our travel through the years. In the Christian faith this turning from the course of our ruin is called penitence.

Through our work of penitence we seek to be reconciled with our failing or falling short as is called sin. Our return from vacation to home and workplace then is a good time to reflect on where we have been – not only in our time away, but in our journey of life, that we may turn the course of our living, our industry to creation’s respite. In Judaic culture both land and commerce is offered the release of Jubilee that the fiftieth year should return a new beginning.

Pray we may yet find the will to reconcile our living with creation, that we may find the ways of leading penitential lives and restore stability to our world and her peoples, that, should the next fifty years be time enough, we release creation from the burden of our industry.

Yours in Christ Brin Rector at Haughley with Wetherden and Stowupland. 01449 770921 [email protected] News from your District Councillors

Draft Joint Local Plan: The Draft Joint Local Plan is out for public consultation from 22nd July until 30th September. The Joint Local Plan sets out the strategy and subsequently the policies that guide development within the district. Most particularly it will show what housing is expected to be built and potentially where. Please respond to the consultation if you can on www.midsuffolk.gov.uk

Five Year Land Supply: annual position statement: A four-week consultation was held from 19th July to 16th August to agree the annual position statement on the 5-year housing land supply. The statement claims that MSDC has a 5.6 year land supply and we await the outcome of the consultation.

Climate Emergency and Biodiversity motions at Council meeting: At the July Council meeting MSDC acknowledged a ‘Climate emergency’ and agreed to set up a cross party task panel to explore ways to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. The Green group also proposed a biodiversity motion which had cross party support and was agreed unanimously. The task panel will also explore ways to promote biodiversity.

Locality Grants: Once again, we have access to funding for locality grants for any project undertaken by local groups and organisations. Please contact either Rachel or Keith by the end of October to express an interest. We hope to look at all applications in November and allocate funding after that.

Councillor Keith Welham Councillor Rachel Eburne [email protected] [email protected] Phone number 01449 673185 Phone number 01449 673311 or 07768 460 108

HAUGHLEY JOINT CHARITIES

Following a gap of more than 10 years, new trustees have been appointed by your parish council and the trustees have re-instated Haughley joint charities. The trustees will oversee the charities and distribute funds each year.

Dating back to medieval times and amalgamated in 1928 from four separate charities, originally for the relief of the poor of the parish, Haughley Joint Charities provided assistance in some small way to those in the parish of Haughley who were most in need. Distribution of coal from the coal house on the green around Christmas time, was one way charity funds were allocated.

Interest is earned on the capital sum invested in the charity and it is this interest that will be distributed an- nually. The sums available are relatively modest but they must be made available to parishioners who would benefit most.

Social welfare has moved on significantly since 1928 and the sums available have lost purchasing value. Although the purpose of the charities remains, the coal house no longer has coal and the original objective cannot now be considered in the same way.

Consequently, the trustees are now seeking those in the parish of Haughley who might benefit most from a small gift around Christmas time. The gift will be in the form of vouchers, each to the value of £5, to be spent in nominated outlets in Haughley.

If you have lived in Haughley for more than two years and wish to apply, please do so in writing to the Parish Clerk, stating your full name and address and the reasons why you should receive the gift. The closing date for receiving applications is 31st October 2019.

Please address your application by post to:

Mrs. C Pizzey Clerk, Haughley Parish Council 2 Broomspath Road Stowupland Stowmarket IP14 4DB

Or by email to: [email protected]

If you know of anyone that needs specific help and you would like to discuss making an application on their behalf, contact one of the trustees named below.

Trustees: David Fleetwood, Alf Hannan, Kieron Palmer, Rev. Brin Singelton Clerk: Claire Pizzey

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE NAMES OF APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE MADE PUBLIC

CHURCH NOTICES

SERVICES AT MERE VIEW / THOMPSON COURT

Monday 9th September 2019 Songs of Praise followed by Holy Communion

Psalm 107 :27 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits’ end. (KJV)

When I was at work (seems a long time ago now) on my office wall was the sign “When you come to the end of your tether tie a knot and hang on”. How often have you felt that you are at the end of your tether or at your wits’ end? It is probably something we have said, or thought, at one time or another when things have become overwhelming. Being at one’s wits’ end is defined in the Cambridge Dictionary as “being so worried, confused or annoyed that you don’t know what to do next” – no humour/ shrewdness/ cleverness left.

Before the school holidays there were teachers at their wits’ end waiting, following marking overload, for the holidays to come so they could recharge their batteries ready for a new year. For the youngsters during those 6 weeks off from school being at home may have led to some being bored and not knowing what to do with themselves. As we come to the last few days of the holidays many parents may be at their wits’ end as to what to do with their offspring having used up all their ideas.

With dwindling numbers and an ageing congregation in many of our churches and chapels we may be at our wits’ end trying to find a way to get our message across in the hope that people will return to our congregations and fill up those empty seats.

Psalm 107 gives a very quick resume of the history of Israel where time and time again they turned away from God and tried to do things their own way only to find themselves at their wits’ end not knowing what to do or which way to turn. Each time when they finally turned to God, he pointed them in the right direction.

Sometimes, in our own lives, we can be so overcome by our situation or the way our life is going that we don’t know what to do. There are even times when we put ourselves in situations that we can’t, by ourselves, get out of. When we are at our wits’ end can be the place where we find God waiting for us. A time to tie a knot in our tether and listen to the word of God. And often God will come to us in the form of a friend who picks you up when you are down or who listens to you and helps you to move on.

May you know the peace of God this September. Anne Scarff (Stowmarket Group of Churches Secretary).

CATHOLIC PARISH OF OUR LADY, STOWMARKET

Parish Priest: Father David Finegan, The Presbytery, 29 Lockington Road, Stowmarket IP14 1BQ Tel: 01449-612946 E-mail: mailto:[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 - 8.00 am, 10.00 am & 7.30 pm

Weekday services: in the Parish are advertised outside the church, in the weekly Newsletter and on the Parish Website: www.ourladys-stowmarket.co.uk

HAUGHLEY VOLUNTARY SERVICE What’s on at your Village Hall We have had a very busy Summer. Many thanks to our Office and Driver volunteers who have been able to help 50 of our local community get to and from their medical appointments, during FORTHCOMING EVENTS the months of June and July. Haughley Village Hall Management Autumn is here; to continue with our successful Committee AGM service, we are now seriously looking for the Tuesday 3rd September 7pm support of new volunteers. Old Reading Room

Drivers: you choose when you can offer help. Office Staff: you receive calls for help with FILM NIGHTS transport and arrange for journeys to be covered Saturday 7th September 7pm by volunteer drivers. SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE These links are coordinated, and the worry of the Romantic Comedy clients - "How do we get there?" is removed. starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan

Please will you consider giving us a little of your time? Our community is worth it! REGULAR GROUPS/ACTIVITIES AT THE HALL Volunteers please call Reg Willsher on 01449 258846 for more information.  Haughley Pre-School – Daily (times vary) LH  Haughley Amateur Theatrical Society H.A.T.S For help with transport call the office between Mon 7pm Sep-Mar LH 10am and 12 noon Monday to Friday,  Tai Chi – Tues 7pm LH and Wed 1.30pm LH on 0759 467 400 09 st allowing if possible, 7 days between request  Haughley WI – 1 Wednesday in each month and date of medical appointment. 7.30pm LH  Serenity Yoga – Wed 9.30am GR and Thurs Stowmarket Wildlife Group - 7.15pm GR Suffolk Wildlife Trust  Morris Men – 1st,3rd,5th Wednesdays 7pm GR (Jan-April) EVENTS: We have no meetings in July or  Moo Music (Interactive Music -0 5 yr olds) – August. Our next meeting is: Thursdays 10am GR

BUZZARDS,  Country Dancing – Thurs 7.30pm LH an illustrated talk with Zoe Smith.  Disco Dancing – Fridays 5.30pm LH  Haughley Hoofers – Sundays 7.30pm Wednesday 25 September 2019 at 7.30pm in (Sept-April) LH Stowupland village hall.

The common buzzard is now the most common bird of prey in Britain. Join us to take a deeper look into the lives of these beautiful birds and find out how they have become so successful. We will look at identification, diet, nest sites and the overall ecology of Buzzards.

Admission is £2.50 including refreshments. Hearing loop available on request.

The complete 2019 programme can be downloaded from www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/ wildlifegroups or by email

CONTACT : John Thompson: 01449 676471 [email protected] 21

HAUGHLEY WI

Here is an update on our recent activities:

During the May Haughley Flower Festival our entry “Baking a Cake”, designed and constructed by 2 green-fingered members, was on display in St Mary’s Church. This well- received endeavour preceded a very busy June and July, which included:

 Our open evening with Charlie Haylock attended by more than 40 people  A cake stall at Palmer’s Fun Day, which soon sold out and boosted our bank balance  Our annual Summer Party in a member’s garden, especially when we realised that we’d eaten the quiz prize before the invited husbands (the quiz winners) had had a look in!  Being well represented by a team of four at the Suffolk East Federation (SEFWI) Quiz at Needham Market

During the same period we also enjoyed three outings:  Our Lunch Club’s get-together at the Bull in Woolpit, with its usual mix of great food and good company  Our annual Fish’ n’ Chips Supper at Shotley. It was a bit chilly for a walk, but the open bar area helped to keep us warm!  Some members joined the SEFWI guided Walk in Ipswich fortified by a lovely cream tea

We had to cancel our games stall at the June 8 Summer Fete due to the appalling weather. Let’s hope for better luck next year!

Over the next few months our plans include:

 Lunch club outings: August 13 in Alder Carr Farm Cafe and more dates being planned  September 3: The SEFWI Centenary Fair at Trinity Park, which is free to members  September 11: An evening bus trip for a private visit to Hotter shoes in Ipswich  September 25: The local WI’s Magpie Group meeting hosted by us with guest speaker the auctioneer and TV celebrity Elizabeth Talbot  November 20: Christmas Shopping in Cambridge, with a minibus booked  December 11: Christmas Dinner, White Horse, Stoke Ash with a coach provided

If you are interested in joining Haughley WI, or want to know more about us and what we do, come to any of our general meetings held at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday each month in the village hall. You will be most welcome. Alternatively contact:

Yvonne Hannan: 01359 408008 [email protected] Marian Adams: 01449 674411 [email protected]

HAUGHLEY PLAYING FIELD AND PAVILION NEWS

The Playing Field Committee AGM took place on 17th July 2019. I have been voted in as Chairman and Richard Stacy – Scouts rep has agreed to be vice chair. Our main focus moving forward is to find a viable way forward for both improving the building for the existing clubs based here as well increasing the income through hiring out the facilities to fund the ongoing maintenance. The skate ramps need their first repair and taking care of the play equipment and the pavilion building needs a consistent regular income. We cannot rely on grant funding for general running costs.

I’d like to know what sort of classes local people would like to have at the function room to increase the day time and early evening use of the that room at the Pavilion. Please do email or call me if you think there is a type of activity that you would like us to try and source a local instructor or activity group to run a class. This could be for children or adults.

Monthly Bingo – come along and join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. At our August session we had a fantastic turn out and welcomed some new players. We were able to increase the final jackpot flyer prize to £40 as well a small increase on each of the games. Our next few dates are Tues 10th September, 8th October, 12th November and 10th December.

Our next 50/50 draw is due to take place 4th September at the start of the WI meeting.

We have a new Zumba class on Monday 7.30pm as well as Wednesday nights at 5.45pm. Come along and join us for an hour if you enjoy a dance type fitness class. Our new instructor Lucy Johnson can be contacted [email protected] 07502 464778.

Do you shop online for Christmas? Please do support your playing field through easy fundraising if you are shopping on line. This helps us raise funds with no cost to you. www.easyfundraising.org.uk and search for us, King George’s Field, Haughley or type in https:// www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/kinggeorgefldhaughley/

 There are three rooms for hire at the Pavilion – Contact details:  Function room –Thirza Shaw – [email protected] or 07786 375441  Haughley Football club – Ian Wilkinson 01449 773399 or Lee Forsdyke 07472902302,  Scouts Hut, table and chairs – Richard Stacy 01449 673311.

 Regular activities in the function room :  Indoor Bowls Monday afternoons Sept to March,  Zumba Monday evening,  Zumba and Salsa class Wednesday evenings  Popchorus Choir Thursday evenings term time.  Royal British Legion monthly meetings.

Thirza Shaw, Chairman, Playing Field Committee Email [email protected] Phone 01449 672295, Yvonne Hannan [email protected] 50/50 club Administrator.

Usual reminders – May I respectfully remind dog owners to clear up after their dogs. There are poo bins near each entrance to playing field. Also dogs should be kept on a lead on and around the playing field. Thank you.

“SMALL ADS”

The deadline for inclusion of your small ad in the October issue is Wednesday 18th September 2019

The following Terms and Conditions apply to all ads in this section: The Parish News takes no responsibility for the quality, safety, condition or true value of the items placed in the Small Ads Section. The Parish News Editors maintain the power of veto on the suitability of the Adverts. Ads will be placed on a first come first served basis and held chronologically for space in the magazine.

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All small Ads, max 20 words, should be sent to:

Email: [email protected] or Anne Ardley, Oulton Cottage, The Folly, Haughley

Please note that the ‘Small Ads’ service has been introduced for the benefit of Haughley and Wetherden residents. Commercial advertisers may advertise in this section on payment of a fee, only if there is no advertising space available elsewhere in the Parish News.

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