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VOLUMEVOLUME 14 14 NO.NO. 5 5 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2019 2019
STEAM RALLY RAISES £40,000 FOR CHARITIES
At the 'thank-you' party for the 44th Grand Henham Steam area covered by the Messenger. Although a dedicated group of Rally volunteers, local charities received generous donations local volunteers give up their weekend to work in the Village totalling £40,000. The proceeds of the Rally are divided Pantry and man between Wangford Community Council, the Southwold (Sole the Hot Dog stall Bay) Lions Club and the Parochial Church Councils of at the rally itself, Sotherton, Uggeshall and Wangford-cum-Henham. work is required Representatives from these organisations were amongst the throughout the original volunteers who made the rally possible, and through year. Volunteers their continued hard work, have made it one of the most are needed to con- popular events in the local area. tribute new ideas, to be creative, to One of the beneficiaries, Wangford and District Community modernise the way Council, was formed in 1970 to raise funds to build Wangford things are done Community Centre, which remains one of the best appointed and to help the Malcolm Woolnough represented Wangford village halls locally, and is widely used by the community. In rally continue to be and District Community Council. order to keep the Centre in good condition, the Community enjoyed by a new Council continues to raise funds for its upkeep. For the past 44 generation of visitors. By becoming a volunteer, you will be years, the majority of these funds have come from the proceeds helping to ensure the future of the rally and the provision of of the Steam Rally. much-needed funds for the upkeep of the Community Centre However, the rally and the three churches. is now desperately short of volun- For 2019 and beyond, enthusiastic and hardworking people are teers, particularly needed for the following roles: from Wangford Minute Secretary: to take and email minutes and prepare and the surround- agendas for approximately ten meetings per year. ing villages. Only Programme Advertising person: to find prospective advertisers one third of the for the souvenir programme. team who organise Sponsorship person: to help increase income by seeking out the event come Gerard Walker, Sotherton, accepts the cheque and liaising with interested companies. from within the on behalf of the three churches. Working Crafts person: to develop the outside Rural Crafts The 45th Grand area by sourcing local crafts-people to demonstrate their skills. Henham Steam Rally is on If you would like to be involved or need more information, 21st & 22nd Sept 2019 please contact: 10am to 6pm Helen on 07557 784927 or email: [email protected] Graham 01502 578692 or email: [email protected] at Henham Park
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The wise men in Matthew’s story were just the same as us. th They were excited by the possibilities of learning. They wanted We have a special treat on Sunday, 17 February when the to understand their place in the universe and push back the Jubilate Choir will sing Evensong at 6pm. Do come along to boundaries of science. Their imaginations were fired by the hear them. boundless possibilities of human capacity. Matthew’s point is Now as we progress into 2019 do spare a moment to enjoy the that all that they longed for in the depths of their hearts was wonderful array of snowdrops in the churchyard. With their answered by their encounter with the Christ child in beauty the Church wishes a happy, healthy and peaceful New Bethlehem. Year to all the parishioners of St Peter and St Paul. “What are you looking for?” asks Jesus. He invited John’s uncer- tain disciples to spend some time with him, and in him they Valerie Beckett 578987 found all that they were looking for. What are you looking for in 2019? Book Club Simon At our January meeting we discussed Sebastian Barry's "Days Without End". This book met with a mixed response. Some News from Wangford Vets enjoyed the style and vivid description. The quite graphic violence was in keeping and Barry evoked the tensions between Puppy Party individual goodness and the 'land grab' from the Indian people The next Puppy Party is on Wednesday 6th February, 7pm at very well. The book was set in the 1850s at the time of the Wangford Veterinary Clinic; it is open to clients and non- American Civil War and the Indian Wars and centred around clients alike and is FREE of charge (although puppies must two young Irish men who joined the American Army after have completed their primary course of vaccinations). failing to find work. The book is simultaneously harsh but tender. It looks at the relationship between Thomas and John To join the vets and nurses from Wangford Vets, Natalie and and the hope in their looking after a young Indian girl caught Richard from Barking Mad Dog Training School and Debbie up in the wars. Some found it difficult to engage with and did from Paws 'n' Pose Photography, phone 01502 578999 to re- not like the brutality of the many wars and events. serve your place. We next meet on Thursday 7th February at the Community Centre at 8pm to discuss Juliet Nicolson's "A House Full of Daughters". All welcome. Tea/coffee £1. 6 PARISH MA GAZINE Gill Smith 578620 News from Uggeshall
Uggeshall Cinema A big thank you to all of you who turned out on a miserable evening weather wise and helped make the Greatest Showman a most enjoyable night out! Another big thank you to the lovely ladies who made drinks, washed up and sold ice cream during the interval. We think it's these personal touches that make Uggeshall cinema evenings so enjoyable and hope you agree! On next is "Mamma Mia 2 - Here we go again" on Thursday 14th February. Doors open at 7.00 pm, film starts at 7.15 pm. Running time is 114 minutes - with the usual interval break for refreshments and ice creams (new flavours will be available). There will be a voting form this time too. This showing coincides with St Valentines Day, so if there are any romantics out there who would like to reserve the back row seats, just let me know!
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The collection for East Anglia's Children's Hospices taken at the Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols totalled £500. EACH provides care to babies, children and young people living with Uggeshall Coffee Morning life-threatening conditions. They rely on voluntary donations for the majority of their income, and are very grateful for This month we meet on Thursday 14th February from 10.30am Uggeshall's continued support. Their new state-of-the-art in the Old School Hall. Everybody's welcome. ospice, The nook, (apparently it's small-case) in Framingham Earl, Uggeshall Annual Parish Meeting is due for completion in June this year, and hopes to open to patients and their families from Norfolk and North Suffolk in This will be held in the Old School on Tuesday March 5th at the Autumn. 7.30pm.
Wangford Toddler Group News from Sotherton
Here we are at the start of 2019 and time to let everyone Quiz know the Toddler group is still going strong. We meet at £415.00 was raised at the annual quiz night in November held Wangford Community Centre on Monday mornings from at Wangford Community Centre. Thank you to all who 9.30 until 11.30, with plenty of activities for pre-school attended and to the people who gave raffle prizes. children to enjoy. We are a very friendly group of mums, dads and grandmas who are always pleased to welcome new PCC Meeting people. The next PCC meeting is to be held on the 13th February at 7.00pm at The Wangford. During the morning the children have an opportunity to do crafts, play, have a snack around the table, and finish the Church Service morning with singing and instruments. The adults also have All are welcome at the next church service to be held on the coffee and biscuits. All this for £1.00! 17th February at 9.30am. I can’t think of a better way to spend Monday morning. Come and join us. Karen Flaxman Sara Campbell 578334 7 PARISH MA GAZINE Jennie Jones
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Sunday 10th February 4th Sunday before Lent wee village and elsewhere Thursday 7th February 11.15am Wangford Eucharist (CW) continuing as normal with a 7.30pm Southwold Arts 6.00pm Uggeshall Evening Prayer (BCP) few surprises and adventures Centre (St Edmund's Hall) along the way with Mrs. Abe
Sunday 17th February 3rd Sunday before Lent and my chums. At least two Cost: £3.00 9.30am Sotherton Eucharist (CW) trips to the land of the 6.00pm Wangford Choral Evensong (BCP) barbarians and maybe a cou- 6.00pm Uggeshall Evening Prayer (BCP) ple elsewhere in old Blighty but mostly pottering around Sunday 24th February 2nd Sunday before Lent the leafy lanes of Silly Suffolk. 11.15am Wangford Family@St Peter&St Paul Holy it is indeed. CHURCH SERVICES CHURCH SERVICES 6.00pm Uggeshall Eucharist (BCP) Abraham 11 PARISH MA GAZINE DIRECTORY CENTRE DIARY 1st Feb Yoga Hall 9.30 - 10.30am Team Rector The Reverend Simon Pitcher 725424 4th Feb Parent & Toddler Hall 9.30am Team Vicar The Reverend Alan Perry 453624 4th Feb Salsa Hall 7.30 - 8.30pm Team Admin Tania Birtwistle 724115 Parochial Church Council Secretaries 5th Feb Body Conditioning Hall 9.30 - 10.30am Wangford Vacancy 5th Feb Post Office Bar 10.00am - 12noon Uggeshall Clare Bailey 578679 5th Feb Blythburgh Bowls Hall 7.00 - 9.00pm Sotherton Karen Flaxman 01986 873123 5th Feb Community Council Cttee Room 7.45pm Church Wardens 6th Feb Waveney Mammals Gp Cttee Room 8.00 - 10.00pm Wangford Jackie Casement 578992 7th Feb Wangford Art Group Hall 9.30pm Uggeshall Colin Hill (Churchwarden Emeritus) Colonel Giles Crisp 578251 7th Feb Post Office Bar 1.00 - 3.00pm Clare Bailey 578679 7th Feb Knitting Club Cttee Room 2.30 - 4.00pm Sotherton Gerard Walker 01986 874248 7th Feb Yoga Hall 7.15 - 8.15pm Stephen Flaxman 01986 873123 7th Feb Book Group Cttee Room 8.00pm
8th Feb Yoga Hall 9.30 - 10.30am Wangford Community Council Vice-Chairman Malcolm Woolnough 578701 11th Feb Parent & Toddler Hall 9.30am Secretary Sue Hosking 578287 11th Feb Salsa Hall 7.30 - 8.30pm Wangford Community Centre 12th Feb Body Conditioning Hall 9.30 - 10.30am Chairman Malcolm Woolnough 578701 12th Feb Post Office Bar 10.00am - 12noon Bookings Rachel Dade 12th Feb Blythburgh Bowls Hall 7.00 - 9.30pm [email protected] 578311 12th Feb Parish Council Cttee Room 8.00pm Caretaker Roy Hodgkins 07871 044120 Secretary Sue Taylor 578408 13th Feb Wingers Singing Gp Hall 10.30am - 12.30pm Wangford Clubs 13th Feb GHSR Meeting Cttee Room 8.00pm Book Club Gilliane Smith 578620 14th Feb Wangford Art Group Hall 9.30am 14th Feb Post Office Bar 1.00 - 3.00pm Parish Council Clerks 14th Feb Yoga Hall 7.15 - 8.15pm Wangford Jean Brown 675739 15th Feb Yoga Hall 9.30 - 10.30am Uggeshall Jean Brown 675739 Sotherton Alison Cackett 01986 874442 18th Feb Parent & Toddler Hall 9.30am 18th Feb Salsa Hall 7.30 - 8.30pm Henham Steam Rally 19th Feb Body Conditioning Hall 9.30 - 10.30am Chair Helen Walker 07557 784927 19th Feb Post Office Bar 10.00am - 12noon 19th Feb Lunch Club Hall 12.30pm Wangford Surgery 578257 19th Feb Blythburgh Bowls Hall 7.00 - 9.00pm Sole Bay Health Centre 722326 20th Feb Whist Drive Bar 7.00pm Wangford Veterinary Clinic 578999 21st Feb Wangford Art Group Hall 9.30am Police Urgent 999 Non Urgent 101 21st Feb Post Office Bar 1.00 - 3.00pm Crimestoppers 0800 555111 21st Feb Yoga Hall 7.15 - 8.15pm 22nd Feb Yoga Hall 9.30 - 10.30am 25th Feb Parent & Toddler Hall 9.30am 25th Feb Salsa Hall 7.30 - 8.30pm CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EDITOR SUE TAYLOR: 79 High Street, Wangford 25th Feb Blyth Valley Labour Cttee Room 8.00pm Telephone: 01502 578408 Email: [email protected] 26th Feb Body Conditioning Hall 9.30 - 10.30am DEADLINE: 11th day of Month preceding publication 26th Feb Post Office Bar 10.00am - 12noon TO ADVERTISE CONTACT ANGLIA PRINT LIMITED: 26th Feb Coffee Morning Hall 10.45am - 12noon 5b Moor Business Park, Ellough Road, Beccles NR34 7TQ 26th Feb Blythburgh Bowls Hall 7.00 - 9.30pm Telephone: 01502 715551 Email: [email protected] 27th Feb Barber Cttee Room 2.00 - 5.00pm 28th Feb Wangford Art Group Hall 9.30am ALL THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS PUBLICATION ARE INDIVIDUAL AND NOT NECESSARILY “Keeping the 28th Feb Post Office Bar 1.00 - 3.00pm THE VIEW OR POLICY OF THE EDITOR 28th Feb Yoga Hall 7.15 - 8.15pm OR PUBLISHERS. Community informed”
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