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July 2017

The Gruffalo

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Parish and Community News July 2017

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cover picture by Amanda Manley

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Contents

From Bacton Rectory 31Church News 30 - 35Community News 10 -29Community Circle Club 9 From your Correspondent 7 Dates for Your Diary 5Good Neighbours 56Just Gardening 13

Kettle’s Calling 9Mobile Library 29 Parish News Information 4Scouts 11Small Ads 59, 60, 61Useful Contacts 63Wyverstone Cafe Dates 9


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Magazine DeadlinePlease note that the deadline for submissions to this magazine is the 15th of the

previous month, i.e. 15th January for the February edition.

To contact the Parish & Community News, send a contribution, or for those of you who contribute to the magazine regularly, please e-mail your

information to [email protected] by the 15th of the previous month at the latest. You don’t need to format it if you are happy to leave it to us.

If you do not have email, please deliver your contributionswith a contact phone number to :-

Parish News Editor,The Limes, Rectory Road, Bacton, IP14 4LE(Next to the Scout Hut)

To advertise in the Parish & Community News please contact -Linda Last on 01449 781772 or [email protected]

Current rates for 12 issues are:-Full A5 Page - £200, ½ A5 page - £115,

¼ A5 page portrait - £60, Small Ads - 50p per wordFull Page back cover in Colour - £80 per A5 issue

or only £100 for an A4 issuePlease contact Linda Last at least two months in advance.

If you have an Ad you think could benefit from a re-design we can do this for you for a fee of only £7.50

PARISH NEWS

Bacton, Cotton and Wyverstone Parish and Community NewsIf you know of anyone new to the area, a visitor or anyone who would like a current copy of the Parish and Community News there will be a limited number available to buy each month at Bacton Post Office.

The current price for a single issue is 30pence.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2017

August

Day/Date Time Event

Sat 1st 10.00am - 12.00noon

Community Circle Cafe - at Cotton Village Hall

Mon 3rd 7.30pm Bacton & District W.I.Suffolk - My Life in Music with Hattie Bennet page 26

Sat 8th 12.00noon - 11.00pm

Gig in the Garden - Elden’s Lane, Mendlesham, IP14 5TG page 10

Mon 10th 9.30am-12.00noon

Village Craft Group - Bacton Village Hall

Mon 10th 7.30pm The Ladies’ Circle - Outing page 27

Tues 11th 7.30pm The Garden Club - Garden Visit page 21

Tues 18th 7.30pm RBL - Old Newton Sports and Social Club

Tues 25th 2.30pm Mothers’ Union - Wave of Prayer at St George’s Church Wyverstone

Fri 28th 7.00pm Bingo - at Cotton Village Hall - All Welcome

July

NB: Community Circle Club meetings and Cafés take a break during July and August and start up again in September.

Sat 5th 12.00noon Bacton Fayre

Sun 6th 12.00noon Summer Lunch - on the Manor Meadow page 35

Day/Date Time Event


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Family Fun at Carters Meadow.The 'activity morning' at Carters Meadow on June 4th was

enjoyed by all who came - children, parents and grandparents.

Children led the way, following the Gruffalo Hunt and ending up at the pond, where pond-dipping proved to be a great success. We found many fascinating creatures lurking in the water. Tractor rides were very popular - I don't know who was more excited - the children or the parents who took a turn at the controls.We were lucky with the weather which was hot and sunny, bringing out the wildflowers and the butterflies - the meadow was looking at it's best. Whilst drinks and home-made cake were on offer, many had brought their own provisions and finished with a picnic by the pond.Although the event was free our visitors donated generously and the proceeds will go towards constructing a pier to improve pond-dipping access.Thanks to all of you who supported this event. The most commonly heard comment was 'Please do this again'. We will! If you would like to be more involved in the upkeep and development of Carters Meadow, why not come along on the first Sunday of every month 10.0 am to 12.0 am. It is quite a sociable morning and all ages are welcome.Judy Fearn

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Wyverstone Community Cafe & Local Produce Market – 2017- A local enterprise that benefits the community

Saturdays 10.00am - 1.00pm at Wyverstone Village Hall- Now monthly, usually the 3rd Saturday in the month -

JULY 15th

The Wyverstone Village Cafe - 2017Local Produce, Craft Stalls and Refreshments

Saturdays 10.00am - 12.30pm at Wyverstone Village HallUsually the First Saturday of the Month

JULY 29th (the exception to the 1st Sat in the month)

Where...?The Community Room, St Mary’s BactonWhen?....2pm - 4pm JULY 3rd, 17th and 31st

Who?...... Everyone is welcome - Free!(though donations always welcome!)

Why not come along for tea, toast, cakes and savouries?

Why not bring a friend? For more details, please ring -Linda Last: 781772, Janice Shea: 781263

Please let us know if you would like a lift.

Cotton Community Circle Tuesday Afternoon ClubWe are a social group and we meet at Cotton Village Hall on the second and

fourth Tuesdays of most months from 2pm until 4pm.(NB: No meetings during July, August, and December 2017.)

So why not come along? You choose – board games, darts, table tennis, plus a collection of books and DVDs to swap.

And there’s always friendly, lively conversation!Coffee or tea, biscuits (and sometimes cake) are available.

What’s not to like? Bring your friends!All this for only £1.00 per person.

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Mrs Karen Hall-Price -1st Bacton Scout Group Secretary

1 Canham’s Farm Cottages, Cow Green,Bacton IP14 4HH Tel. 01449 780332 or

07812 105228 [email protected]

Scouts Summer Mini Fete – 1st Bacton Scouts are holding their annual mini fete and BBQ on Friday 7th July at 6.30pm at the Scout HQ. There will not be a normal pack night on this night for Cubs and Scouts but please support us for an evening of a bit of fun, games and our traditional BBQ feast…

Recycling Bins / Waste Bins- Please remember to use our recycling bins at the Scout HQ – This also raises funds for the group and is much easier than transporting your bottles and clothes to the Stowmarket recycling centre / bins. However, could we please ask that you do not dispose of unwanted Duvets / Quilts as these don’t fit into the clothing recycling bin and block the shoot. Please dispose of them at the waste recycling skips in Stowmarket. We are spending a considerable amount of time trying to keep the site tidy and your help and assistance would be greatly appreciated. It is extremely disappointing that these facilities are abused as they are and although they do provide some revenue this is not a lot and the committee are volunteers and should not have to keep clearing the site and making it safe for our young sections of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.

If anyone would like their son or daughter to join a section, please don’t hesitate to contact the Group Secretary.

• Beaver Scouts (6yrs – 8yrs) meet every Monday (term time) 6.15pm – 7.30pm

• Cub Scouts (8yrs – 10 ½ yrs) meet every Friday (term time) 6.15pm – 7.45pm

• Scouts (10 ½ yrs – 14yrs) meet every Friday (term time) 8pm – 9.30pm

1st BACTON SCOUT GROUP

1st Cotton & Bacton Guides, Brownies & RainbowsIf you or your daughter would like to know more about joining visit -www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 01449 780193

Guides & Brownies meet on Wednesdays in Bacton Village Hall during Term Time.

Brownies (7-10 years) 5.45-7.15pmGuides (10-14 years) 7.30-9.00pm Rainbows (5-7 years) 5.30-6.30pm at Bacton Primary School during Term Time.



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My hanging baskets are in full flower. They need to be watered on a daily basis at this time of the year. You may find on a windy day the baskets may dry out even quicker and need watering twice a day. Any nourishment or feed included in the original hanging basket compost you used will have been used up by now. I now depend on continued growing success with a universal plant food concentrate. I buy one litre containers of proprietary brand liquid feed. I use one cap full of the concentrate to about five litres of water this will give you about fifty watering cans full ready for use. Try and get a feed with trace elements of Seaweed extract in the mixture. Over the years I've found this gives healthier and more vigorous plants.

In the centre of two of my baskets I planted hanging ivy geraniums Malaika, with mixed colour Petunias equally spaced around the baskets with Sapphire Blue Trailing Lobelia over-hanging the edges. In another two baskets I used Rosemary Higham Fuchsias as a centre with Aztec Orchid Magic Verbena around the edges with mixed colour hanging Lobelia flowing over the edges.The other two baskets F1 mixed Geraniums with trailing Indian Mint Satureja and Trailing Orange Begonia.They are looking spectacular at the moment even after the very strong winds we've had in recent times.

I'm cutting my lawns at least twice a week at this time of year. Make sure you collect all the grass cutings, put them in your compost bin. Edging the borders makes a good job look even better.

Dead head your roses and any other finished flower heads you have, as this will help to get continual flowering until the end of the season.

Sweep any paths and pick up any garden debris. It all helps to make a well maintained and looked after garden.

Happy Gardening

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Cut off dates for 2017Saturday July 1st

Saturday October 7thSaturday December 2nd

If you would like to join the group please call

Peter Mead 07845 068679or Email -

[email protected]

We’re very lucky to live in a village which is surrounded by footpaths. But they can sometimes be hazardous. The path which runs from the village hall, between St Mary’s House and Bramble Cottage has already caused one resident to need hospital treatment after she fell forward on her face. The problem is hidden tree roots and stumps. It’s a problem in low light because of sidegrowth, but is even more of a tripping hazard in the winter. If you want to do something about a path, you can report it on the Suffolk County Council/report a public right of way issue website. I found it by googling “report Suffolk footpaths” rather than navigate the whole site. There should be a response within three weeks.Ann Kent


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Celebrate the heroes in your community!Nominations are now open for the Community Action Suffolk Awards 2017 (supported by Birketts Solicitors), which recognise the volunteers, communities and young people making an impact on the lives of people in Suffolk.Eight awards will be presented to individuals and organisations in Suffolk, from Village Hall or Community Building of the Year to the Outstanding Contribution to Volunteering award. If you know of someone, or an organisation making a real difference, you have until Friday 21 July 2017 to make your nomination via the CAS website www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/awards.Freckenham Village Hall, near Mildenhall, won the 2016 Village Hall or Community Building of the Year award. Jane Leitch, Secretary to the Trustees at the Hall, said:“It is so lovely to be recognised for the hard work and occasional sleepless nights! The Hall will be 20 years old in 2017 and we have come a long way from just having a Mother & Toddler group or the occasional bingo session, lunch or outing to the seaside!”The Hall Committee consists of a dedicated group of enthusiastic volunteers who ensure an inclusive, active programme of events including farmers markets, film nights, exercise classes and live entertainment. They work hard to make the building more sustainable, having installed solar panels and upgraded the lighting system to save energy, and with plans to install a more energy efficient heating system.

Judith Gunion won an award in 2016 for her volunteering achievements, giving her time to many local, national and international events. Judith said:“I can’t believe I’m stood here inspiring others, when only a few years ago I was just one of 270,000 people who applied to be a London 2012 Gamesmaker. Volunteering is a fantastic way of learning that you can push your boundaries. You will learn from it, grow from it and in time you will pass on those skills to others. So take the first step. Start small and then let the world be your oyster”.The eight CAS Awards are:1. The Anne Dunford OBE award for Youth Participation2. The Roddy Macleod award for Youth Club of the Year3. The Andrew Towers award for Young Person of the Year4. The Colonel Probert award for Community Initiative5. The Ian Campbell MBE award for Individual Initiative6. The Village Hall / Community Building award (supported by CAS Insurance Services)7. Outstanding Contribution to Volunteering (supported by My CharityGuard)8. Event Organiser of the Year (supported by Larking Gowen)

Awards will be presented at CAS’s Annual Celebration event on 26 September 2017 at the Museum of East Anglian Life.for more information and to make your nominations visit www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/awards

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Young Singers Bursary Scheme.

We run an annual bursary scheme for young singers. The bursaries are awarded in September and last for one year, although you may apply in consecutive years. About us Stowmarket Chorale has enriched the community life of Stowmarket and surrounding towns and villages for over 100 years. With about 50 members it attract singers from a wide area of mid Suffolk. The Chorale has performed in a wide variety of venues including The John Peel Centre, Stowmarket, the United Reformed Church and Parish Church in Stowmarket and the Apex in Bury St Edmunds. Further afield, the Chorale has performed at Snape Maltings, Ely and Rochester Cathedrals. In recent years our concerts have included: Mozart – Coronation Mass, Vespers, John Rutter – Requiem, Elgar – Sea Pictures, Alexander L'Estrange – Ahoy! Details of Scheme Applicants should be under 24 years old (on September 1st in the year you are applying). If you are successful you receive: • Free membership of Stowmarket Chorale for one year

• £200 per annum, paid in instalments after each concert. There are normally three concerts and two Singing Days a year. • The possibility of solo work, and the chance to build your musical C.V. • Free musical scores In return we ask that you attend regular rehearsals, and sing at all concerts.

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Bacton Charity In May, The Bacton Charity held its AGM and said farewell to two longstanding members.When David Black became a Church Warden back in 1959, he was also appointed as an Ex-Officio Trustee to the Charity, he went onto become the Chairman in 1980.David stood down at the AGM after serving the Charity for a total of 58 yearsRose Graham also stood down, having been Secretary and Treasurer for the last 21 years.They have both left “Big Shoes” to fill, especially with their combined knowledge of the history of Bacton and it’s community.The remaining Trustees, the new Treasurer and the new Secretary would like to proffer ourdeep and heartfelt thanks toDavid and Rose, for their time, dedication, enthusiasm and hard work.You will both be missed.

Paula TurveySecretary, Bacton Charity

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The Garden Club: Chairman Diane Gladders opened the June meeting by saying she had booked the weather for the impending outing to Stamford and Barnsdale which should enjoy a temperature of 22 degrees. The coach picks up at Bacton Village Hall and Westhorpe bus stop and arrives at Stamford around 11 am.Treasurer Trishia Lawrence reported that the recent Plant and Cake Sale had realised a profit of £406.80 and thanked everyone for their efforts.Diane reminded members that their photos of gardens visited by the club are needed for a display at Bacton Fayre Flower Show, also one for the members competition, which should be named. Also a photo from inside the show marquee this year for the November meeting.There will be a free Evening Garden visit on Tuesday, July 11th to Woodwards at Coddenham which is being organised by June Spreckley and there will be a competition for a Wedding Buttonhole.Diane introduced speaker Barry Gayton who kindly stepped in at short notice to speak on “Plants for a Small Garden”.These included alpines, herbs and perreniels and small garden shrubs.Barry was given a vote of thanks by Diane who said he had given us lots of ideas and fresh food for thought.The Annual Rose Show was held with some perfect blooms despite the recent very strong winds.

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July 11th Evening visit to ‘Woodwards’

The garden is situated in Coddenham. It is an award winning south-facing, gently sloping garden of 1½ acres,

overlooking the rolling Suffolk countryside. Designed and maintained by the owners for year-round colour and interest, it has many island beds, and is well stocked with bulbs, shrubs and perennials. There are also well-kept lawns and mature trees plus a

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Bacton United ’89 Football Club

New SeasonThoughts will soon be turning to the new

season. The club runs three men’s teams that play Saturday afternoons, youth teams for most age groups that play Saturday mornings, a ladies team and a men’s veterans team that both play on Sunday afternoons. On Sunday mornings we have a special club for youngsters under 9. If you’re interested in playing, helping or just supporting and enjoying a drink in our excellent lounge bar then either just turn up or contact me for more information.

Walking FootballSessions continue from 18.30 to 19.30 on Fridays and it is already very noticeable to me how much quicker the ball and individuals are being moved around the pitch. You’re never too old to learn something new!. All ages and abilities welcome, cost is just £3 per session with refreshments included and your first session free.

Dates for you Diary

Friday 14th July veterans 6-a-side tournament

Saturday 15th July youth 6-a-side tournament

Saturday 22nd July Robbie Warner Memorial day.

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Saturday 22nd July

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will also be advertised on general posters that will be all around the local area advertising the event. I would be most grateful if you could contact me on 07553 922255 should you wish to discuss this further, or should you decide to sponsor the day.

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Report submitted by Karen Hall-Price (Locum Parish Clerk)

The May meeting was the AGM of the parish council and took place on 22nd May 2017 and below are some of the topics discussed at that meeting. It should be noted that the minutes for the May meeting are not yet approved and will be presented for approval at the June meeting which had not taken place at the time of print. Parish Council Chairman and Vice Chairman – It was proposed and seconded with all Cllrs in favour for Cllr Richard Peaty to continue as Chairman of the Parish Council and Cllr Paul Wiglesworth to continue as Vice-Chairman. Both Cllrs signed their declarations of acceptance of office.Financial & Internal Audit - The Internal audit is concluded with no issues raised. The Governance statement was read to the parish council and approved. We are required under the transparency code to make this information public and available to all parishioners. The full accounts are available to view through the clerk, please make an appointment if any parishioner would like to review them. The accounts have now been submitted for external audit to BDO. The following accounting statements Financial Year Ending 31.03.17 (Taken from the BDO Audit Summary Sheet – Whole figures only)Balances bought forward £39,411Annual Precept £20,803Total Other Receipts £6,579Staff Costs £4,278All other payments £7,742Balances Carried Forward £51,967

Total Fixed Assets £11,405Total Borrowings £9,393Defibrillator – As previously reported the parish council are looking to install three defibrillators within the village and are still seeking financial assistance by means of donations from our local businesses and parishioners. Each defibrillator and cabinet is estimated to cost circa £1,000 per unit. Any donations however small towards these costs would be greatly appreciated as this is not something the parish council have budgeted for.Police Statistics / Report – March 2017 - 2 x Burglaries near Earlsbrok and Broad Road, 2 x violence and sexual offences near Cedar Close and Ash Close and 1 x antisocial behaviour near Woodward Avenue. The April data is not yet available.District Cllrs Report – Cllr Jill WilshawAt the Annual General Meeting of the Council Nick Gowrley was duly elected Leader for another year and this year a Cabinet has been elected as opposed to the Executive we had before. The Cabinet will also include 2 members of the opposition without portfolio.A new computer system for planning has been installed. All existing data has to be migrated to the new system. We hope this temporary disruption will not cause too many problems and we shall be doing our very best to meet requirements during this time. If you have any problems at all, please contact us on Tel 0300 1234000. For response enquiries and responses to applications if online services are not available please email: [email protected] We look forward to a new system that will improve the service in the future and hope you will all start to see these online very soon.Jill Wilshaw - Email: [email protected]: 01449 781194 Mobile: 07503186466






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County Cllrs Report –Andrew Stringer

New Look Council - Post the recent County election results, the new look of the council is now in focus. Like elsewhere in the countryThe Conservatives now have a comfortable majority, after UKIP being completely removed, out of 75 seats the Conservatives now have 52 seats with Labour having 11, Lib Dems have 5 and Greens have 3 with Independents having 4. We have formed a group formed from the Lib Dem Green and Independents, as of today that group now exists and has 12 members. Highways - The order for a 7.5 tonne HGV weight restriction along Station Road Haughley has now been tabled for consultation, and the traffic count has begun. The conclusion to pursue this line has been drawn up after much discussion and thought as to how to reduce HGV numbers on rural single track tributaries, as well as try to stem the amount of HGV incidents in this area, at the end of last year we even had an example of a lorry striking a listed building causing £1000’s of pounds worth of damage.Speed limit extension - The proposed speed limit extension to the north and south of Old Newton along the B1113 has still not been heard by the Speed Limit Panel, the police did send some information in at the 11th hour. The Police are at the moment objecting to the proposed extension, this does seem ironic as the lack of Police enforcement is the main reason for embarking on this course. One huge issue of concern is that some of the accident data in this area had been incorrectly plotted by the Police.Bus Stop - Many thanks to Councillor Chambers for alerting me recently, to the smashed glass in the Bus Stop on Shop green. I had a look, and swept up the glass on the path before reporting the issue to the County

team, the repair was carried out within 24 hours of reporting. I don’t normally report relatively small issues like this one, but the excellent service from our team needed sharing, perhaps they would like to help out the pothole team!Andrew Stringer 01449 780339 07774 199061 [email protected]

Date of the next Parish Council Meeting – Monday 17th July 2017 at 7.30pm

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Our May meeting was very well attended being of interest to history lovers and dressmakers alike. Jackie Norman came to speak to us about her career in making Historical Costumes in the Tudor style. Jackie explained that, with her interest in Tudor dressmaking she had decided to make costumes, both male and female, and take them into schools so that children can experience first hand what these costumes feel like and how exactly they were worn. Apparently this often involves dressing up the teachers for live demonstrations!We were treated to a potted history of the Tudors which contained some interesting facts such as that the small doors and windows in houses of the period owed more to heat conservation than to shortness of stature. Jackie had brought a range of beautiful costumes which were displayed on various tailors dummies but she also dressed a volunteer WI member, Michele MacAusland, in a gentry petticoat and gown from the period.During this painstaking demonstration it became abundantly clear why the upper classes required servants to dress them and their hair and ‘Gentleman of the Garde Robe’ and his female equivalent would have been a very prestigious position in any household.

The first garment to be put on would have been a linen shift and this would have been clean every day. It’s purpose was to soak up bodily secretions and protect outer garments which would have been more difficult to clean. The washing of clothes was much more of a science in those days devoid as they were from any labour saving inventions such as detergents, washing machines and Dry Cleaners! Next on would have been a Kirtle, boned to take the weight of upper garments and apparently often made with inferior materials at the back which would not have shown underneath the ultimate garment - the gown. Big sleeves would have had false sleeves underneath covering the lower arm and these could be changed to give variety to the look of the gown. A great many pins were used to keep the different pieces together and this is meant to be where the term ‘pin money’ originated. Women always had their heads covered, contrary to what you often see on the television, and grown women who went around with their hair down and no head- covering were regarded as the lowest of the low, prostitutes etc. The construction of the Caps/Hats was often quite complex and it was very interesting to see Jackie’s handiwork close up.In Tudor times people dressed in clothes appropriate to their position in life and there were strict laws regarding what colours and fabrics you could or couldn’t wear punishable in the courts.

Next meeting - Monday 3rd JulyWhen we will have a talk by Hattie Bennet entitled ‘My Life in Music’.As ever Visitors are welcome at £3 per session for a maximum of 3 sessions.


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Bacton & District W.I. will have a stall as usual at the Bacton Fayre on the first Saturday in August. We will be selling our ever popular cakes and produce but, in a departure from our usual themes, we will be running a ‘Young Reporter Competition’. We would like to invite all youngsters between the ages of 7yrs and 12yrs to take up our offer of a free notebook and pen on which they can write their own report on their day at the Bacton Fair. The finished reports may be submitted to us via a postbox at Bacton Stores (closing date Friday 11th August) and will be judged in age groups 7-9yrs and 10-12yrs.There is a prize of £5 for the winner of each age group and results will be published in the next Parish Magazine. The winning reports will be included space permitting. Please come to the W.I. stall at any time during the day for your pack including-1. Notebook2 Pen3 Set of rules

We look forward to seeing you there.

A fabulous June Garden Meeting was held at Squirrel’s Hall, Walsham-le-Willows and was thoroughly enjoyed by 21 Ladies.

Ian Dryden was on hand to welcome everyone with a drink in the converted barn.Following the welcome by Chairman Sandra Welham, “Happy Birthday” was

sung to Marion Petchey, who was celebrating a special Birthday.During the little bit of business, Cynthia Elmer appealed for more wrapped prizes for the Lucky Dip Stall at Bacton Fayre.Treasurer Ann Gipson gave her report which was very favourable.Details of the trip to The Suffolk Punch Trust on Monday, 10th July, were finalised.The date for the RBL Jumble Sale, which some of the members are helping with, is Saturday, 12th August.Peggy Dryden then invited the members to try the various competitions and enjoy a stroll around the attractive gardens which included a bridge spanning a moat shaped stretch of water containing water fountains and fish.Peggy then served very tempting refreshments of a wide choice.The Ladies had kindly contributed lovely prizes for a good draw which raised £53.

Competition winners wereDarts – Maureen Gardiner, Sugar Cubes in the jar – Janet Crissell,Balls in the Bucket – Carol Bartrum and Rita Bonnett,Bowls – Ann Gipson,Length of a piece of rope – Janet Crissell.

Sandra thanked Doreen Wynne and Joyce Griggs for running the draw and presented Peggy with a bouquet and thanked her together with husband Ian, daughter Ann and son-in-law John for making us all so welcome.


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St Mary’s Church, Old Newton

Concert presented by

St Mary’s Church Choir & Junior Choir and The Newton Notes (Old Newton School Choir)

Come and enjoy a wide range of music, from Purcell to Rutterand beyond, performed by singers aged from 7 years upwards.

Saturday 1st July 7:00 pm Tickets: £5 adults, under 11s free, available from 781306,

or on the door.Refreshments available during the interval

In loving Memory of.....John Richard Dickinson (Dickie) 6th June 1952 - 25th April 2017was laid to rest on the 31st of May 2017 at Seven Hills Crematorium Ipswich.Service conducted by Reverend Canon Gareth Powell of Cardiff.Professor Dickinson late of Cotton sadly past away suddenly. Dickie, as he was fondly known, and his wife Diane had retired to Cotton several years ago. Dickie had an amazing career as a Doctor of Philosophy, and a Professor of Molecular Science.In 1983 he became a lecturer in Microbiology and Biotechnology at Cardiff University.Dickie was a great family man and leaves behind his talented wife Diane, two very pretty daughters, and four grandchildren.His wake was held at the Trowel and Hammer Pub and Cotton village Hall.


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From Bacton Rectory.... We live in confused, troubled and sometimes terrifying times; hearing about acts of terror through extremism, and increasingly confused messages from our politicians.Our hearts go out to those who must cope with the tragic loss of loved ones; our cries to stand up to the terrorists can still be tinged with fear for our own safety.It is in such times that many people turn to the church for reflection and prayer – Bacton, Old Newton and Wyverstone churches are open every day – others by a quick telephone call; please take advantage of these places within your village.In difficult times, we need somewhere that demonstrates certainty as opposed to chaos, of something that gives hope rather than despair; the local church can be that place for many people, because it has been there all our lives.We owe much to the generous people who have gone before us, who paid for the buildings we have today, together with those who for centuries have contributed their part to the upkeep of the church building, and even more importantly, to supporting Christian ministry in the area.It’s good to know that the church building is valued so much within the broader community, especially for times of joy or loss. So many people who ask about Baptism or Marriage have strong links to a parish church, even though they may now live elsewhere; wanting to maintain family tradition of parents having been married or themselves being baptised in one of the village churches.It is all too easy to think that, because something has been around for several hundred years, it will continue to do so. Sadly, with many village churches, this is not the case; all too many church buildings have been forced to close their doors through lack of funds and support to sustain the total cost of ministry.The ‘Friends’ of the churches give much support toward maintenance and improvement of our buildings, but for the regular costs of supporting ministry, training, building insurance, electricity etc. our collection of churches must currently generate a total of around £80,000 each year from personal giving.It is good to reflect occasionally on the focal points of our villages, and how much they mean to us, in both spiritual and financial terms; the choices we make today will impact generations to come. What will be our legacy for the future life of the churches in our villages?Val & David


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ST MARY’S BACTON Assistant PriestRev David White

Rev Jan Fowler 01449-782107(Priest with permission to officiate

in the Diocese)Church Wardens -

Mr David Chambers 782932Mr Ray Bartrum 781526

PCC Secretary - Mr Mike Hall 782004PCC Treasurer - Mr Brian Manley 781595Bell Ringer - Mr Winston Girling 674425

Lay Readers - Mrs Elaine Miller 770337

Mrs Sheila Wright 766392Mrs Helen Matter 780379

Rural Dean of Stowmarket -Rev Canon Barbara Bilston 781253

ST GEORGE’S WYVERSTONEChurch Warden -

Mrs Angela Cook 780471PCC Secretary - Mrs Helen Hardy 781841

ST ANDREW’S COTTONChurch Warden

Mr Mervyn Walker 780272Miss Carole Jones 781874

PCC Secretary - Mr Mervyn Walker 780272

PCC Treasurer - Mrs Jane deBeer 781594

Elders - Mr Peter Paine 767897

Mrs Janice Shea 781263Mrs Jean Willoughby 766621

Methodist MinisterRev Rita Carr 612619

THE BENEFICE OF BACTONWITH WYVERSTONE, COTTON, OLD NEWTON AND WICKHAM SKEITH

Priest in charge: Rev Val WhiteEmail : [email protected] Telephone : 01449 258149

A brief description of each service type is given here, but if you want to know more, please call the Rectory - 01449 258149HC - Holy CommunionMW - Services vary in tradition between churches – all suitable for all ages.Aft.Praise - Afternoon Praise – ideal for families, with fun and craft activities.P in C - Praise in the Community - an informal time of worship for all ages.New Songs - Informal time exploring and singing new hymns.EP(BCP) - Evensong (Book of Common Prayer)

SIDESMAN’S ROTA FOR ST. MARY’S BACTON - July 2017

2nd 9.30a.m..................................................Carol Bartrum & Ronnie Southgate9th 9.30a.m.................................................................Brian Manley & Rosy Black16th 8.00a.m.........................................................................................Robert Black 23rd 9.30a.m..........................................................................Mike Hall & Pat Hall30th 10.00a.m...................................................................Brian Last & Linda Last


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CHURCH OF ENGLAND SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE July

CHURCHService time

unless specifically

given

2ndTrinity 3

9thTrinity 4

16thTrinity 5

23rdTrinity 6

30th JulyTrinity 7

BACTONSt Mary’s9.30am All-Age HC

8.00amHC (BCP)

4.00pmAft. Praise

HC 10.00amHC

COTTONSt Andrew’s

11.00am HC MW

WYVERSTONE

St George’s6.30pm P in C New Songs

WICKHAM SKEITH

St Andrew’s9.30am

HC + Healing MW

10.00amHC All-Age

OLD NEWTONSt Mary’s11.00am HC All-Age MW

GIPPINGSt Nicholas’

Chapel3.00pm EP (BCP)

BACTON PARISH REGISTER - WEDDINGKimberley Knott and Edward Barker

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CATHOLIC PARISH OF OUR LADY, STOWMARKETParish Priest: Father David Finegan,

The Presbytery, 29 Lockington Road, Stowmarket IP14 1BQTel: 01449-612946 E-mail: [email protected]

MASS TIMES: Saturdays (First Mass of Sunday):

St Mary’s C of E Church, Woolpit IP30 9QG - 6.00 pmSundays:

Our Lady’s, Stricklands Road, Stowmarket IP14 1AW - 8.30 am & 10.15 amHoly Days:

Our Lady’s, Stricklands Road, Stowmarket - 8.00am, 10.00am and 7.30 pm Weekday services in the Parish are advertised at the front of Our Lady’s Church,

in the weekly Newsletter and on the Parish Websitewww.ourladys-stowmarket.co.uk

Father David Finegan

HOME GROUPSThere are three groups at present -meeting on a Monday morning at Wickham Skeith), Tuesday evenings in Cotton and 2nd Sunday evenings in Wyverstone. If you are interested in joining please call Monday Group - Mary and Peter Paine 01449 767897Tuesday Group - Helen & Nick Matter 01449 7803792nd Sunday Evenings Andy and Liz Mellen - 01449 782971

ST. ANDREWS’S CHURCH COTTON 2017JULY

CLEANING ROTA7th - Chris Carr & Joyce Vincent, 21st Diane Dickinson & Chris Marston

FLOWER ROTA JULY - Carole Jones

FORGE COMMUNITY CHURCHAdults, youths and kids meet every Sunday morning 10.30am at Debenham

Leisure Centre and Sunday afternoons at 4.00pmat the New Green Centre, Thurston

(refreshments are available beforehand, so it’s worth getting there a little earlier)Contact: [email protected] or 01449 710437

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COTTON METHODIST CHURCH 2017All services at 10.30a.m. unless stated otherwise -

A warm welcome awaits everyone.June

4th - led by Mrs Stella Davis, 11th - by local arrangement18th - led by Mr Bill Humm

25th - led by Rev. Rita Carr with Holy CommunionJuly 2nd - led by Mr Derek Ames

Our Spring sale on May 6th raised a magnificent total of £575.31p. Grateful thanks to all those who supported us in this event.

ST. ANDREWS’S CHURCH COTTON 2017

CLEANING ROTA

FLOWER ROTA

St Mary’s Church Bacton

Summer Luncheon 2017

Sunday 6th August at 12.00noonOn the Manor Meadow

Entertainment by the

Suffolk ConstabularyMale Voice Choir

AUCTION OF PROMISES

Adults £14.50 - Children £5.00

Tickets from Rosemary Black01449 781506

(proceeds go to St Mary’s Church, Bacton)

A service to celebrate and remember the life ofDr Peter Franks

will be held in St Mary’s Church, Bacton7:00pm on Saturday 19th August 2017

The service will be preceded by a quarter peal of bells,and conclude with light refreshments in the church.

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CHERNOBYL CHILDRENS LIFELINE MID SUFFOLK LINKAs the date of the group arrival becomes imminent we would like to say a very big thank you to all of our supporters who have helped to make this years visit possible.Many people have dropped donations into our Charity shop but not left their details so I have been unable to write personally to thank you. If you prefer to remain anonymous then of course we respect this but I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge how grateful we are for your contributions.The Charity Shop provides a great focal point for us and helps to raise awareness for our work. Although we have Links across the country we are not a National chain of shops, all staff are volunteers, we do not pay for any management. We really do need people who are able to offer a few hours a week to help out covering for holidays and sickness, each session is only 3 hours so if you think you could be available to help with “spot cover” we would love to hear from you, no experience is necessary and you’re never on your own. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming.We give as much support as possible to the children, their families at home and the Host Families who take the children into their homes for the whole month. The donations and support we receive from our local community form a great part of this support. Yes, the main purpose of the children’s visit is for Health Recuperation but how brilliant is it that we can also give them memories to take home that will last them a lifetime!Most of the children who come in the group will ever leave Belarus again. Occasionally a child may receive an invitation for a Private Visit but with the increasing costs of air fares and visas the number of these invitations become less each year.We are always happy to continue to receive donations of clothing for the children throughout the year, any age is appreciated as we provide clothing to the children when they come here and also to their siblings at home plus other children who, for various reasons, are unable to be included in the program. On August 27th I will travel with 20 people on a good will mission to Belarus, many of whom have never been before. We are busy collecting things to take with us to give to the families we will visit and one of the most valued items which are also light to carry are vegetable seeds. If you have any left over from your own use this year or would just like to donate some for this trip, they would be really appreciated. It is quite something to see how the parents faces light up when we give them such a simple gift.

With our grateful thanks as always

Elizabeth Parker Link Chair 01449 760343 [email protected] www.ccllmidsuffolk.org.uk

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Bacton Play Centre ☺ Bacton Under Fives

For all your childcare needs!BABY AND TODDLER DAY-CARE, PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

DAY-CARE AND PRE-SCHOOL SESSIONSBEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

HOLIDAY CARE FOR CHILDREN 3 -14 YEARSOpen All Year

We offer quality care and education for all children 0 -14 years in a purpose built child -centred environment in which the child always comes first.

Free access to Outside play.All staff are qualified and continuously attend courses to develop their skills.

OFSTED registered. Quality Assured group.Awarded ‘Every Child a Talker’ status.

If you would like to get in touch or view our new facilities please contact01449 780079

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All volunteers have been CRB checked and are covered bypublic liability insurance.

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PLUMBING & HEATING Free advice and estimates. For your plumbing requirements Tel Andrew Snowling 01449 675440

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FINDING LIFE DIFFICULT?INDIVIDUALS/COUPLES

Support in making changes for a better future - Fully confidential/non-judgmental

Experienced BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor

Mari 07903 100887 www.counsellingroom.org/

IRONING done in my home, picked up one evening, brought back the next. Contact Mrs Briggs on 01449 781720

COTTON VILLAGE HALL Our well equipped hall is for hire for all types of function. Well fitted kitchen, small and large grassed fields. Crockery, tables and chairs for hire away from hall, subject to availability. Very reasonable hourly or daily charges. Use our paper bank so that your village benefits from the income. Tel Booking Secretary 07946 722306

BACTON VILLAGE HALL Bacton Village Hall suits a wide range of functions for up to 100 people and has comfortable seating, good lighting, sound system, wifi, effective heating and a fully equipped modern kitchen, including crockery and cutlery, with fast (3 minute cycle) dishwasher.To discuss bookings please phone -01449 781343

WYVERSTONE VILLAGE HALLWe have a well Equipped Kitchen Bar and Play Area for your meetings & events. There is plenty of parking. For bookings please ring Amanda on 01449 782070

WESTHORPE VILLAGE HALLavailable for hire from 27th March 2017 for small groups, private functions, exercise classes etcThe main hall is bright and airy, has black-out blinds, 80 comfortable chairs, two sizes of tables and a fully equipped kitchen.Wifi connection and a state-of-the-art audio/visual system are also available.Hire rates are £8.00 per hour.For bookings or further information, please visit our website -www.westhorpe.onesuffolk.net or contact Alison Weston, Bookings Secretary on 01449 781490.

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For local, reliable service please call Alan:

01449 613457 or 07508 051 518

WASHING MACHINE DISHWASHER OVEN HOB TUMBLE DRYER

Domestic Appliance Repairs

Gavin P DeansB.V.Sc. M.R.C.V.SVeterinary Surgeon

HAUGHLEYVETERINARY CENTRE63 Old Street, Haughley, Stowmarket

01449 673366A small friendly practice offering a full

medical and surgical service for companion pets.

Also atThurston

Veterinary Centre01359 232200

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USEFUL CONTACTS

Parish MagazineEditor - Amanda [email protected] 01449 781595Advertising - Linda [email protected] 01449 781772Production - Brian [email protected] 01449 781595Distribution - Brian [email protected] 01449 781595Bacton Cotton & Wyverstone Good Neighbours scheme.......07980 948641

Parish Clerks Bacton - Karen Hall-Price (Temporary).................................. . 01449 780332Cotton - Rod Caird.................................................................07785 331217Wyverstone - Cat Clarkson.....................................................01449 258 131

Village Hall HireBacton - Denise Jennings........................................................01449 781725Cotton - Ann Doherty.............................................................01449 781083Westhorpe - Alison Weston.....................................................01449 781490Wyverstone - Amanda.............................................................01449 782070

Health CentresBacton...................................................................................01449 781777Mendlesham...........................................................................01449 767722West Suffolk Hospital.............................................................01284 713000Ipswich Hospital.....................................................................01473 712233

UtilitiesAnglian Water........................................................................08457 145145UK Power Networks (power cuts/emergencies)........................08007 838838

Newspaper Deliveries Bacton Stores & Post Office.....................................................01449 781366Brockford Home Delivery........................................................01379 870241

Milk Deliveries Suffolk Dairies Ltd .................................................................01449 676746Co-op....................................................................................01449 770142






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