Hau gh ley an d Wet h erden 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
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NOTE FROM EDI TOR:
Welco m e t o t h e Sept e m be r i ssu e o f t h e Pa r i sh News. Ch i ld r e n a r e b a ck t o sch o o l a n d t h e su m m er h o li d a ys seem li ke a d i st a n t
memory. Weather wasn’t too bad, quite a mixture.
Th er e a r e lo t s o f eve n t s t o lo o k fo r wa r d t o t h i s m o n t h . We h a ve fi lm n i g h t s
at the Village Hall and this month it’s “Sleepless In Seattle “and if you
t h i n k t h o se g r ey cells a n a i r i n g , t h e Ro ya l Br i t i sh Leg i o n h a ve t h ei r
annual Quiz Night. For those of you who feel energetic there’s the annual
Su ffo lk Hi st o r i c Ch u r ch es Bi ke Ri d e. I f yo u a r e co n si d er i n g a cqu i r i n g a
new skill there’s Zumba, country dancing, Salsa and Clog dancing and
ca r pet b o wls, t o n a m e b u t a few! Bu t i f yo u ju st wa n t t o ch a t yo u m i g h t co n si d er a co n ver sa t i o n r o u n d a fi r e.
Fi n a lly, I m u st m en t i o n Ki e r o n Pa lm e r a n d t h a n k h i m fo r su ch a fa n t a st i c fu n d a y h e h o st ed fo r t h e Vi lla g e i n Ju n e. I kn o w h e pu t a lo t o f wo r k i n t o o r g a n i si n g i t a n d I t h i n k ever yo n e wi ll a g r e e wh a t a g r e a t su ccess i t wa s!
DATES FOR THE DIARY …
September Sat 7th
Film Night, Village Hall, 7.00pm (see advert) Haughley Hoofers taster sessions & practices, Haughley Village Hall, 7.30pm - 9.30pm (see advert)
Sun 8th Tues 10th Sat 14th Sat 14th Sun 15th
Wed 25th
Bingo, Haughley Pavilion, 7.30pm Suffolk Historic Churches Sponsored Bike Ride (see advert) Royal British Quiz Night, 7.00 pm, Village Hall (see advert) Harvest Festival Service, 11.00am, St Mary’s, Wetherden (see advert)
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 Sat 19th
Bingo, Haughley Pavilion, 7.30pm Haughley Quiz Night, Village Hall, 7.00 pm
- Halloween in Gallowsfield Woods, 5.00 pm (details later in year)
- Thurs 31st
November December
Sat 2nd Tues 12th
Wetherden Fireworks Display (details later in year) Bingo, Haughley Pavilion, 7.30pm
- Tues 10th
- Bingo, Haughley Pavilion, 7.30pm
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HAUGHLEY HOOFERS NORTH WEST CLOG DANCERS
North West clog Morris dances have their origins in the Lancashire and Cheshire texꢀle 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 sꢀcks or texꢀle mill bobbins decorated with ribbons and bells and were oſten accompanied by a sizeable band. We have had our clogs specially made, but we have several pairs in stock.
During the winter we pracꢀce our dances in Haughley Village Hall, but May brings the start of the dancing out season when we dance at fesꢀvals, shows, fetes and pubs. During the more than 30 years since we started, we have danced at fesꢀvals 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 tradiꢀonal dance fesꢀval which takes place there every 3 years. As is usual when abroad, the music and dancing was enthusiasꢀcally received wherever we went and we ended our dance out season with an
appearance at Folk East (Suffolk’s folk fesꢀval 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 Fesꢀvals and have braved a High Street sink hole and subsidence in Sheringham at the very popular Lobster Poꢁy Morris Fesꢀval (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 Insꢀtutes 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 secꢀon 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 invitaꢀons than we could accept. It’s good to be invited though and there’s always next year!
We always need more dancers and (acousꢀc) 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 pracꢀces 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 Breꢁ
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St Mary’s Church Wetherden
Gillian Cleaver cordially invites everyone to a
on
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
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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/ ……….
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…../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
THURSDAY 26TH 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
Lancashire & Cheshire.
Leaving Woolpit Church @ 10.30 am; 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
8th September.
Cost: £21.50
(inclusive of entrance fee of £9.50 each)
Come along to the first taster session and have a go.
It’s fun and good exercise.
No experience needed and no obligation.
East Ruston is, I am sure, well known to most of you. It has a lot of Autumn interest. There are two Cafe’s with a good choice of menu. On this occasion you can make your own choices and pay individually on the day. If you wish to pre-order in the week prior to our trip they are happy for you to do this.
New musicians welcome
(acoustic instruments).
Practice sessions are Sunday nights
7.30-9.30pm in Haughley Village Hall, near Stowmarket
I have organised a larger coach for this trip, our comfort on a longer journey being the main reason. There will also be more space for plants purchased on the day. For those who are able to access the internet the Gardens have a very good website. There is plenty of seating in the gardens.
In summer we dance at festivals, fetes, shows and pubs.
Ring Sue on 01449 766747 to find out more.
The plan is to arrive between midday and 12.30. You then have freedom of choice until we leave at 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]
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Chairman: Mr Tim Hart Secretary: Mr Lewis Van Slyke
Vice Chair: Mr R Buttle
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!
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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
Would you like to spend a couple of hours a month
(proceeds divided equally)
in our local woods, around an open fire? by cycling or walking – choosing your own route –
to as many churches and chapels as you wish.
Take some time out of the everyday hurly-burly to
talk about things that really matter to you in a natural place.
It is all in a good cause, is excellent exercise, and makes for a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
If you would like to take part or would be
Please join me on the first Monday of every month in Gallowsfield woods, 7.00 – 9.00pm.
prepared to help out with manning the
church on the day, please contact:
For more information email Jo Ling:
David Fleetwood tel. 01449-614113 or
email [email protected]
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WETHERDEN
CARPET BOWLS CLUB
will meet every Wednesday at
7.30 p.m.
