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The Palgrave Star 2014
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Peter Atkins
Palgrave residents will have been sad to learn of the death of
Peter Atkins, who moved to Roydon with Jackie only recently, after
many years as a very active member of the community and
Vice-Chairman of the Community Coun-cil.
Having built the family's own home in Lows Lane, Peter was able,
not long af-ter, to bring practical and organisational skills to
the creation of the new Com-munity Centre and was the driving force
behind completion of the permanent venue for village activities
that we enjoy today.
From the summer of 1984, most Saturday mornings would find Peter
in charge of the team of unskilled but keen village self-builders
(often joined by the Atkins children), come snow, rain or shine.
Continuing, afterwards, to give his time to the PDCC executive
committee and later on the Parish Council, Peter served as Chairman
of the Parish Council from 1989 until 1993
We will all wish to express our condolences to Jackie, Simon and
Katie..
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THE PALGRAVE STAR
The magazine of the Palgrave and District Community Council
Registered Charity 269132
PDCC Chairman: Alan Spoors Vice Chairman: Martin Dyer Secretary
Vacancy Treasurer Heather Goddard Membership Secretary Helen
Thorburn (01379 651749) Bookings Secretary Suzie Dyer (07554
945682) [email protected] Committee Members: Hugh Bunbury,
Suzie Dyer, Di Grantham, Gill Heriz, Jan Hicks, Geoff Hinchliffe,
John Kilgannon, Ted Ling, Lee Lockwood, Jane McClintock, Robert
Moore, Jean Potter, Val Pudney, Pat Simms, Margaret Spoors.
Applications for membership are always welcome. Application forms
are available from Committee members, and at the Commu-nity
Centre.
If you would like to advertise in The Palgrave Star, or have
material for publica-tion, please contact Alan Spoors at
[email protected]., or by ‘phone on 01379 650639. Please
include your name and telephone number. Material will be included
at the editor’s discretion.
The deadline for the January edition is
Saturday, 20th December
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The Great War Commemoration I have been very proud recently to
be the Chairman of the Palgrave and District Com-munity Council,
seeing this organisation work at its very best in providing for
Palgrave the opportunity to commemorate the First World War in a
thoroughly appropriate man-ner. I think our commemoration has
struck exactly the right note: we have had fun, just as the people
of Palgrave did all those years ago; we have been educated about
the War; and we have remembered with great respect the ninety or so
men who went to war, and, of course, the fifteen men who never came
back.. We began with a concert, which was both witty and moving.
Then we heard Professor Thomas Otte from the University give a
fascinating talk about the origins of the Great War; and the events
will conclude with a short season of films about the War. The heart
of the commemoration, however, has been the exhibition, which ran
for four days. Our organisers are very grateful to the villagers
who loaned us precious articles and photographs from those days,
which were used to present a vivid picture of life in the trenches,
and life at home. The exhibition covered a great deal of ground,
and I think everyone who saw it was enthralled. It was especially
pleasing that all the pupils from Palgrave Primary School visited
the exhibition—it speaks highly of their teachers that they saw the
need to put their chil-dren in touch with what went on in those
sometimes dreadful days. The whole of Palgrave should be grateful
to Geoff Hinchliffe and his team of helpers for their vision in
conceiving of this commemoration and for their hard work in making
it real
The Conversation Cafe Gill Heriz has asked me to thank all of
you who attended the Conversation Café in Oc-tober..
Working on behalf of the PDCC Committee, Gill was trying to
ascertain the needs of the village as we try to shape the future of
the PDCC and the Community Centre itself. Your answers and
suggestions have given us a great deal of food for thought.. Some
of your recommendations have already been implemented; and we will
take them all into account when we decide what the PDCC should look
like in the future. I am very grateful to Gill and her team of
helpers for their ideas and hard work. Alan R Spoors Chairman
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Membership Thank you to all the members who have paid their
subscription fee for the coming year. I would also like to say a
huge thank you to the willing band of volunteers who again gave
their time to collecting your subscriptions. If we have
inadvertently missed you then please contact me. New members are
always welcome. Membership entitles you to use the members’ bar
where drinks are purchased at a discounted price. Most of our
function admis-sion charges are also discounted for members. We
have started to plan functions for 2015 hopefully you will find
something of interest, why not come long and join in? The
Membership fee is only £8.00 a year, if you are new to the village
come along and make new friends, if you have lived here some time
but not got around to joining then please join us soon. The
Community Centre is for the whole village, please try and support
us. Membership Application forms are available in the Centre or by
contacting me, Helen Thorburn, on 01379 651749
The drums, the drums ...
The PDCC is starting a new activity, AFRICAN DRUMMING!
The first class will be on Tuesday, 6th January, from 6.30 to
8.30 and every Tuesday evening after that.
We will supply spare drums. Beginners are very welcome.
Please contact Gill if you would like to take part: 01379
651271
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Parish Council Report - November 2014
The next parish council meeting will be held on 11th December.
If you have any views about the work of your council or any other
relevant matters then please contact our chairman Mike Bootman, at
2 Blands Farm Close IP22 1TD, [email protected] or 01397
640211.
Roads and Traffic - County Highways advise that we should
shortly be informed whether the sites of the ’30 SLOW’ signs we
requested are to be approved. A photographic survey has been
submitted to Highways and the ‘Lorrywatch’ scheme manager show-ing
the inconsistencies and apparent deficiencies in signing the
existing 7.5T weight restriction across The Green and Denmark Hill.
A similar survey will support the case for implementing the 7.5T
weight restriction on HGVs for Crossing Road. Training for the
‘Lorrywatch’ volunteers is to take place soon but there is still
time for new volunteers to put themselves forward to the
Chairman.
The Lows - County Highways also advise us that the wooden
bollards should finally be installed in the week commencing 1st
December, when any surplus materials still remaining should also be
re-moved from site, and also apologises for the delay in completing
the work.
Churchyard and Cemetery - the churchyard clearance is now
finished for the time being while the Parochial Church Council has
arranged for replacement gates to the main entrance. The hedge at
the cemetery extension will shortly be planted, but the cemetery
gates are now in need of repair. The ‘Bus Shelter - is in a sorry
state of repair, vandalised and used by fly-posters. The council
has set aside a significant sum for repairs to it and also to treat
or replace the post supporting the village sign. A noticeboard is
to be sited in the ‘bus shelter above the seat for genuine
community notices.
The Parish Council and the PDCC - the parish council has renewed
its membership for a fur-ther year and appointed vice-chairman Val
Pudney to be its representative. The parish council’s chairman and
vice-chairman attended the PDCC’s AGM, being welcomed by its
chairman Alan Spoors. Afterwards both organisations agreed in
principle to work together on a number of projects in the community
and Alan Spoors invited councillors to an informal discussion with
the Community Coun-cil.
Parish Council Vacancies - whilst two well-known members of our
community have asked to be considered for co-option at our next
meeting the council still has several vacancies to fill. If you are
interested first come along to a couple of meetings to gain an
insight into how we work, while you are also welcome to approach
the Chairman or any councillor for information. Interest from
younger members of the community, able to provide their views on
issues relevant to them, will be welcome. The next meeting will be
held on Thursday 11th December at 7.30pm in the Community Centre.
Members of the public are always welcome to attend and reminded
that 15 minutes are set aside for any questions. The agenda is
displayed 1 week in advance on the Council’s notice boards by Forge
Close, in the Community Centre and on the Palgrave website:
http://www.palgrave.onesuffolk.net/ along with other useful
information. The council is in the process of appointing a new
Clerk so until then please contact the Chairman.
Seasonal Greetings - are extended to all residents of Palgrave
and the parish from the Parish Council.
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A MAGIC MEAL
3 COURSE MEAL WITH A MAGIC TOUCH
Saturday 7th February
6.30 for 7 p.m. Palgrave Community Centre
£10 per person, £9 for members
Phone 643629 to book, bookings accepted until a week before-
hand. And please give your choice between: Hungarian Gou-
lash, Sausage and Apple Casserole, Mild Chicken Curry or a
vegetarian option.
Baggsy the Magician : Raffle ; Bar ; bring your
friends!!!
Can you find a sprig of holly with red berries in this
month’s “Palgrave Star”?
If you can , contact the Editor (‘phone number on page 4)
and you’ll win a delicious prize for Christmas!! Look
carefully!
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PALGRAVE WALKING GROUP Our group, which now regularly attracts
between 20 and 30 walkers, meets on the second and fourth Tuesday
of each month leaving Palgrave Community Centre at 9.45 a.m.
Everyone is wel-come to join our friendly group but it is regretted
that dogs cannot be allowed on our walks. Addi-tionally Palgrave
Walking Group, or its walk leaders, cannot be held liable for any
injury sus-tained whilst on any walk they organise. Please contact
Brian Beecroft on 01379 642208 or Sam and Eileen Turner on 01379
643160 if you would like further details. December 2014 Walks
Tuesday 9
th December
Sam and Eileen will lead a walk from the car park opposite the
Black Swan (Mucky Duck) at Homersfield. We will cross the A143 and
head up the hill towards Alburgh. The walk is a little un-der five
miles, there is one steep section near the start, no stiles (that
can be recollected). There will be some muddy areas to cross. We
will return to the start and take refreshment at the Black Swan. We
have done this walk before but it is a while ago. If you wish to
join us on these walks (or any future walks) please be at Palgrave
Commu-nity Centre car park ready to leave for the starting point at
9.45 a.m. Future Walks Following are future walking dates with the
names of the volunteers who have agreed to lead a walk. If you feel
able to plan and lead a walk on the vacant dates please let us know
so that we can add your name to the list. Details of the walk can
be supplied at a later date although we do have a deadline for
inclusion in the Palgrave Star of approximately the 17
th of the previous
month. 2015 13
th January Dinah/Bette/Shirley Frenze
27th
January Chris & Bill Details to follow
10th
February Lorna & Jean Thrandeston
24th
February Sam & Eileen Diss and surroundings
10th March Bette/Diane/Carol Botesdale
24th
March Gordon & Pat Hoxne
14th
April Joan & Ann Details to follow
28th
April Julie Redgrave
12th
May Martin & Larraine Details to follow
26th
May Hilary Wortham
9th
June Caron & Alan Details to follow
22nd
June, 14th
and 28th
July – no leaders yet, please volunteer if you can
11th
August Julie Pakenham
25th
August Hilary Redgrave
All dates for the rest of the year, no leaders yet, please
volunteer if you can
All the best Sam and Eileen
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Palgrave CEVC Primary School MP Dr Dan Inspires Primary School
Pupils Local MP and minister in the Department of Health, Dr Dan
Poulter, dropped into Pal-grave Primary School recently for a
question and answer session with the pupils from years 3 to 6, who
involved themselves enthusiastically in the session. Questions
ranged from the work of an MP, to the role of government ministers,
and whether he enjoyed his job. Pupils subsequently wrote about the
meeting. Grace Philpot from year 3 wrote: ‘Dr Dan discussed all
about his job and I really en-joyed listening to him. He gave us
very interesting explanations for all the questions we asked. Dr
Dan inspired me to be an MP’. Charlie Cook from year 5 wrote: ‘Dr
Dan came into our school to talk about the fascinating job of an
MP. He said he wanted to be an MP to make a difference in the
world. I really enjoyed his visit and it was a shame it was only
half an hour. I hope he comes again for another wonderful visit’.
Headteacher Andrew Berry was very pleased that Dr Poulter had
offered to visit the school. ‘At a time when there is a lot of
disenchantment with politicians’ he said ‘it is very encouraging
that a busy minister is prepared to spend some time to inspire the
younger generation by explaining what work he does and why he came
into politics’.
SEE and be SEEN! One wet Wednesday recently at around 5 p.m. an
adult male was noted walking down Denmark Hill - it was dark,
headlights and windscreen wipers were on, he was wear-ing dark
clothing and a black backpack and was on the side of the road with
his back to oncoming traffic. We know that several of our roads
demand that care and attention be paid by road users and
pedestrians in the best of conditions. The Highway Code recommends
pedestrians wear something making them clearly visible and to walk
facing oncoming traffic - so please BE SAFE - and drivers please
BEWARE
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Christmas Fun Quiz
Palgrave Community Centre
Friday 19th December 7.30 for 8.00pm
General Knowledge and Trivia
Questions set by Mike Webb, Quizmaster John Kil-
gannon
Teams of four, £2 per person. Bar open
PRIZE BINGO in aid of the
Palgrave Friendship Club
Friday, 12th December in the Community Centre
Excellent Prizes!
Eyes Down at 7.30 pm
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Palgrave Gardening &Social Group
On Monday 3rd November, Angie Jones gave an excellent talk on
Composting/Winter Gardening. The Composting part of the talk began
with how to start off of a Compost Bin, what to put in it and what
not, how to get it working and what advan-tages the end product has
for your garden. The second part was what can be done at this time
of year in the garden, giving handy tips and Angie answered lots of
questions during the talk. Finally we were treated to colourful
cuttings of unusual shrubs and plants which she had brought with
her, showing how good they can look in the garden in Late
Autumn/Winter. This talk was enjoyed by all the club’s members.
Our December meeting on the will be the Annual Xmas Coffee
Morning/AGM with Mince Pies, Nibbles, and Mulled Wine. Tip of the
Month Prepared bulbs can now be brought indoors to be forced for
Christmas. Place in a cool light place.
JAL
Recipe of the Month Baked Sausages & Squash This is a simple
Wmter recipe, that can if necessary be prepared several hours in
advance. For four people you will need eight sausages, two red
onions peeled and quartered, salt, pepper, fresh thyme and rosemary
and olive oil. Prepare 1 kilo of Butternut Squash, cut it in half,
discarding the seeds, peel it and cut into bite size pieces. Tip
all the ingredients in to a bowl turning them so they are lightly
covered in the oil. Tip onto a large baking sheet covered with
grease-proof paper. Bake on Gas Reg 6/200c for 1 hour until the
sausages are brown and the onions and squash tender. Meanwhile make
a tomato sauce by sweating a chopped shallot or small onion in oil
until tender and then adding a can of chopped tomato’s. Allow to
bubble for 10 minutess then taste and season carefully for as well
as salt and pepper you well need some brown sugar and a splash of
wine vinegar. When the squash mixture is ready, divide into four
portions onto warm plates and top with the quickly reheated tomato
sauce. This should be served with chunks of wholemeal bread.
Thought and quote for the Month 1. Be loyal to the garden you
love, be true to the earth with only good things, fight the garden
enemies with passion and laughter and you will reep the rewards
Edward Abbey 2. Be pleasant until ten o’clock in the morning and
the rest of the day will take care of itself- Elbert Hubbard
Anyone interested in the above or in membership of the group
please con-tact Sheila True on 01379 643393
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It is now 100 years since the start of the 1st World War, and
many of us will have parents, grandparents, friends and other
family members who have made the brave decision to serve in our
armed forces. In Suffolk, we are immensely proud of our own Royal
Anglian Regiment, and over the past 100 years or so, great bravery
and sacrifice has been shown by the service men and women of
Suffolk. Just as our brave service men and women have put their
lives on the line in the service of our country, we owe them and
their families a duty of care and support for the rest of their
lives. For those who have been physically or mentally injured
during their time of service, we are duty-bound to honour their
dedication and commitment by ensuring that they con-tinue to
receive the very best possible healthcare from our NHS when they
return to civil-ian life. In my role as Government Veterans Health
Minister, I have worked hard to ensure that veterans and their
families receive the care and support they deserve, and am pleased
to have directed over £22 million of funding to improve both the
physical and mental health-care of veterans. As a result, there are
now 9 new veterans’ specialist prosthetic centres, making it
possible for all armed services veterans who have lost limbs to
have access to the highest quality prosthetic services and care.
Veterans in Suffolk who have lost limbs are now receiving first
rate prosthetic services at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
But improving healthcare services for armed forces veterans is not
just about improving physical health; a condition such as
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may not be as visible as an
amputation, but it can cause just as much distress. Our brave
ex-servicemen and women are now being served by more mental health
professionals than ever before, with 10 new specialist veterans
mental health teams firmly established across England. The
Government has also funded access for veterans and Armed Forces
families to a 24 hour veteran’s mental health hotline, and the
charity Combat Stress is being supported to provide acute PTSD
services and care for our veterans. Getting the transition between
military and civilian life right is so very important, and to make
sure we properly support newly discharged soldiers, we have
established the Veter-ans’ Information Service, which contacts
veterans a year after they have left the Armed Forces and tells
them where to go to get help and support should they need it. GPs
also play an important role as they are in the right place to
identify the special health needs of our Armed Forces community,
and very soon there will be a specialist GP in every local
healthcare area including Suffolk who understands the physical and
mental health needs of our brave veterans. If you know an armed
forces veteran or their family that need additional care and
support please get in touch with me or your local MP and we shall
do all we can to help. For more information please visit
www.drdanielpoulter.com
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Palgrave Film Night
Coming shortly ...
Saturday 13th December at 7.30 pm
with mince pies and mulled wine
“a flashy Gatsby, a sighing Gatsby, an angry Gatsby” Starring
Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan
Entrance to all films £5 (£4 for PDCC members) Tickets bookable
at [email protected]
Sunday, 21st December
From 2 until 4
A free Christmas film show for children
In the community Centre
No need to book
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Community Centre Bar
New Monthly Pub Quiz: Come and join in our new, short, monthly
pub quiz night. Starts Friday 5th December and continues the 1st
Friday of each month. Bar open from 8.30pm, quiz starts at 8.45pm.
Cash prize for the winning team. Can you get 10 out of 10 in the
final round and claim the Jackpot? £2.00 entry per person with all
takings paid out as prizes. Family Games Night: Come along on the
3rd Friday of each month for our family games night from 8.00pm A
variety of board games are provided or you can bring along your own
and teach others how to play. Children welcome. Grown-up Games
Night: Join us from 8.00pm on the 4th Friday of the month if you
fancy a more sedate game of scrabble, cards, dominos or darts?
Several games are available but feel free to bring along anything
you fancy. Christmas Opening Times: At Christmas we will be opening
the bar on: Christmas Eve 8.00pm – 11.00pm Boxing Day from 12 noon
– 3.00pm. with children’s films on the big screen in the main hall.
New Monthly Pub Quiz: Come and join in our new, short, monthly pub
quiz night. Starts Friday 5th December and continues the 1st Friday
of each month. Bar open from 8.30pm, quiz starts at 8.45pm. Cash
prize for the winning team. Can you get 10 out of 10 in the final
round and claim the Jackpot? £2.00 entry per person with all
takings paid out as prizes.
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Tree Specialists
Tree surgery Trimming of trees and hedges Disease and damage
correction Fully qualified, certificated and insured.
For a free estimate please call Joan or Alan on:
01379 668636 or 07990 801 388 [email protected]
Your local tree surgeons. Based in Hoxne
We specialise in:
NICK BOBBY TREE SERVICES
All Aspects Of Tree Work Undertaken Professional Hedge Cutting/
Reducing
Grass Cutting & Strimming Seasoned Firewood ready for
delivery
Competitive Rates Professional Service
NPTC a LANTRA Qualified
Free Quotations call 01379 788757 or 07545 989081
www.nickbobbytreeservices.co.uk
E&D Boiler Maintenance Ltd Upper Church Farm, Finningham
Road, Rickinghall, Suffolk,IP22 1LP
Specialists in Oil, Gas, & LPG
Boiler Maintenance, Breakdowns, Repairs, and Installations All
makes covered including:
Worcester Bosch, Boulter Camray, HRM Wallstar, Vaillant, Baxi
Boiler Insurance, annual maintenance reminders, and controls
work
[email protected]
www.boilerrepairsuffolk.co.uk Tel: 01379 898574 Mobile: 07771
880525
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01379 898048 mobile 07766337081 [email protected]
NEIL M FOULGER Carpenter & Joiner
All types of carpentry Roofs, Doors, Tiling
Fitted Kitchens / Bathrooms Free estimates
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Did you know that you can hire the Community Centre for
children’s
parties? It’s an ideal venue: big enough for most groups, warm,
and
secure. Our charges are lower than most, and we try our best
to
help - we can even accommodate an indoor bouncy castle.
To find out more please contact our Bookings Secretary,
Suzie
Dyer, on 07554 945682.
Jill Mitev-Will BA(Hons) Dip. MBACP Aisling house Counselling
Practice 01379 897055 Mobile: 07800 639141 Email :
[email protected]
Life's full of challenges: I offer a safe professional
confidential service and support for all emotional concerns
including Relationship issues/bereavement/ eating disorders/low
self es-teem/ depression/Addictions/ domestic abuse. I have a
delightful room in my home and parking.
mailto:[email protected]
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Diss Garden Centre
Victoria Road
Diss
IP22 4JG
tel.01379 642873
For all your Gardening, Pet Supplies and Wild Bird Food
Deliveries available. Helpful service and advice at all
times
J&J’s SERIOUSLY GOOD MEATS formerly Stuston Farm Shop
Specialising in seriously good quality meats, fruits &
vegetables
Open... Thursday 8.30—5.30 Friday 8.30—5.30
Hall Farm Stuston
IP21 4AH
Wedding Limousine Hire Palgrave Based Alec Butcher Mercedes
E280cdi
Tel: 07585 099 572
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For a free quote please telephone
01379 644867
Mobile 07768 229 700
Friendly & Reliable Service
General Plumbing
Bathroom Fitting & Tiling Sinks/Taps
Water Softeners Fully qualified & Insured
Mr Pat Marsden T: 01379 651007 M: 07799 895958
Commercial and Commercial Property Residential Conveyancing Debt
Recovery ~ Litigation
Matrimonial ~ Personal Injury Wills, Probate and
Lasting Powers of Attorney
For competitive fees and a personal service call
01379 854455
Offices at Diss, Ipswich, Felixstowe and at Ancient House, The
Thoroughfare in Harleston.
IP20 9AS (formerly Taylor & Co)
Why not take a look at our website? www.jackamans.co.uk
RICHARD KEEBLE
Painter – Decorator
Ceramic Tiling
Plus
General House Maintenance
Hurt or Injured?
Maximum compensation, minimum fuss
Members of the Law Society
Specialist Personal Injury Panel
Members of Headway & Spinal InjuriesAssociation Panels
Chancery House, Victoria Road, Diss, Norfolk. IP22 4HZ : 01379
644311 www.comercrawley.co.uk Proud to support the East Anglian Air
Ambulance
MATHS TUTOR www.dissprimarymathstutor.weebly.com
Di Grantham B.Ed (Hons)
Phone: 01379 650984
Tailor-made maths tuition for children of all abilities aged
6-13
Advertising Rates for The Palgrave Star
Small Box £30 Large Box £50
Half-Page £100 Full Page £175
For 12 advertisements (one year)
http://www.jackamans.co.uk/
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Anglia Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy
Phobias . Fears . Depression . Anxiety Confidence . Weight Loss
. Stop Smoking
Contact Ruth ☏ 07919 418815 [email protected]
for your FREE Assessment Consultation
Ruth Watson BA(Hons)Psych, DHip(Adv), MIAEBP
mailto:[email protected]
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DISS FOOT CARE
Foot care in the comfort of your own home
Sherralyn Blakely TCFCP dip Foot Care Specialist
Friendly and professional service Nails cut, hard skin removed
Corns, fungal nail, ingrown nails, callouses treated.
Call for more details:
07876648667
Eyelash Extensions, Waxing, Facials, Manicures
Pedicures, Nail Enhancements & Gel Polish
Massage: Swedish, Aromatherapy IndianHead, Deep Tissue
Pamper Parties Weddings ~ Hen ~ Birthday ~ Special Occasions
Gift Vouchers Available
Daytime ~ Evening ~ Weekend Appoint-
ments
Please Call Georgina on 07757739787
www.georginasmobilebeauty.co.uk
GEORGINA’S MOBILE BEAUTY
BEAUTY THERAPY AND PAMPER PARTIES IN THE COM-FORT OF YOUR OWN
HOME
Reliable and loving dog-sitter re-quired in the Palgrave area to
provide doggy day-care with walks Monday to Friday. Would suit
couple/single person who has their own dogs. Good rates paid. If
interested please contact 01379 652647
Small Ads advertise here free!
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Family Run Ironing & Dry Cleaning service
Established 9 years
Collection & delivery
Based in Roydon
Phone Karen for details 01379 652767
Open Tuesday - Saturday (Late nights available Thursdays &
Fridays)
THE CUTTING COTTAGE HAIR SALON
Old Bury Road, Palgrave
01379 783003
Lesley is available for Waxing & Nails and now offers Gellux
nails (like a manicure but instant dry with no
chipping and lasts for up to 2 weeks)
Tigi & Kms products sold
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Park Flowers
Flowers for ALL occasions
Park Road
Diss
IP22 4AS
01379 644 171
N C Beaney Ceramic Tiling 07825512583 or 01379 640433
All types of tiling carried out from
Kitchens to Swimming Pools
Over 20 years experience Free estimates and advice
find me on facebook @ N C Beaney Ceramic Tiling
Hedge Management
Grass Cutting
Weed Control
Tree & Hedge Planting
Scrub Clearance
Traditional Mole Control for
Large Gardens, Farms &
Equestrian Properties
01379 890333 mob. 07801 297152 Molecatching
Fully Insured and Qualified
Rushford Services Limited
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
DOMESTIC SPECIALIST Part P Registered
All Electrical Work Undertaken
Free No Obligation Quotation
Test & Inspection
24 Hr Emergency Breakdowns
All Work Insured & Guaranteed
01379 741545 07810 452043
01379 788188 07809481210
TOM'S HEATING SERVICES
Oil Boiler Installation, Servicing ,Breakdowns Heating System
Upgrades
General Plumbing & Bathroom Installations
Free quotations Emergency Callouts
OFTEC Reg/FullyQualified
JLW Electrical Services
All types of electrical work undertaken Part & full rewires
New installations
Free written quotations No job is too small Tele. 01379
890364
Mobile 07800 739476 [email protected]
Domestic ▪ Industrial ▪ Commercial ▪ Agricultural
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The Swan Nursery School Hall Lane, Roydon, Diss
Est. 1990
Private Day Nursery for children aged 2 to 5 years
Highly Qualified and Dedicated Staff
Beautiful Nursery set in private
woodland grounds
Free Funding for all 3 year-olds and some 2 year-olds
Excellent child/adult ratios
Tel: Michelle 01379 644588 for details
www.swannursery.co.uk
Traditional Chinese
Acupuncture Restores Your Health
Deborah Ellis LicAc M.B.Ac.C 25 years experience
01379 651553
The Paddocks, The Green, Palgrave
J. TEMPLE ENGINEERING MOTOR ENGINEERS
Cars, Vans, Trucks, Servicing/Repair/MOT
Vehicle collection from home or work
Try us for your garden-machinery repairs
Excellent rates on tyres - including agricul-
tural
UNIT 2, FORGE BUSINESS CENTRE,
PALGRAVE
01379 641808 OR 07799 885 558
J.B.PLUMBING For a friendly and reliable service please do not
hesitate to contact
Jack Buckmaster Tel 01379 644027 or 07912092212 - E-mail:
[email protected]
For all your plumbing requirements such as:
Bathroom installations + Water softeners + Shower pumps Outside
taps + Changing and moving radiators
Kitchen sinks + Extensions No job too small - Qualified and
Insured - Based in Palgrave
http://www.swannursery.co.uk/
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BOOKING RATES FOR PALGRAVE COMMUNITY CENTRE
MONDAY – THURSDAY £10.00 PER HOUR FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
£12.00 PER HOUR
Bar Service for functions £30.00 for 4 hours
Deposit of 50% with booking
PALGRAVE PARISH WEBSITE – webmaster
Dave Whitehouse, Hyland House, Lion Road, Palgrave.
Telephone. 01379 644656 or email: [email protected]
CLUB BAR OPEN Friday 8.30pm – 11pm Bar Manager: Martin Dyer
07554 945682
Every Monday Carpet Bowls 2.00pm Line Dancing 7.30 pm Cribbage
7.30 pm Alternate Tuesdays Friendship Club Enquiries to 01379
651926 Every Wednesday Extend Enquiries to 01379 643212 Third
Friday Games Evening 8.00 pm
EVENTS AND MEETINGS are at the COMMUNITY CENTRE unless otherwise
stated
WHAT’S ON: REGULAR ACTIVITIES IN DECEMBER
mailto:[email protected]
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Rosedale Remembers at Christmas
Christmas can be a very difficult time for the recently bereaved
who cannot avoid the reminders that "tis the sea-son to be jolly"
season is upon us. Someone to talk to and support you during one of
the most difficult times in your lives is how the funeral
direc-tors at Rosedale funeral home see themselves, offering a
caring, per-sonal as well as a very professional service to those
who find themselves without their loved one this Christ-mas. For
anyone facing their first Christ-mas without a loved one, Rosedale
have available a small booklet enti-tled “A not so jolly Christmas”
offering practical advice on reducing pres-sure, re-evaluating
traditions, re-defining expectations and re-living the memories.
There is even a spe-
cial section for helping children with their loss at Christmas.
The booklet is avail-able free of charge from any Rosedale Funeral
Home. Every December, Rosedale has traditionally placed a memorial
Christmas tree in St Marys Church, Diss and we are delighted that
Diss library have agreed to host a tree again this year. These
trees are a focal point for bereaved families at a time when their
loss may be most acute. Rosedale provides attractive cards for
families and friends to write a message for their loved ones, no
matter how long ago, or where they died. Each card is carefully
hung on one of their Christmas trees, a simple but thoughtful
gesture. If you would like to receive a complimentary card or would
like to know where your nearest Christmas tree is please telephone
the fu-neral home nearest to you. This year we will also be
offering families the opportu-nity to take away with them a memory
candle that we hope you will light on Christ-mas day in memory of
your loved one. This year, Rosedale will be hosting a Ser-vice of
Remembrance at the Public Hall in Beccles for anyone who will be
without a loved one this Christmas. The service will be held on
Sunday 14th December at 2.30pm. There will be a Book of Remembrance
at the Service and a Memorial Tree where you may place a card or
write a personal message. There will be no charge for attending the
service.
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Monday Tuesday Wed’sday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 Bowls 2 pm
Line Danc-ing
7.30 pm Cribbage 7.30pm
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Friendship Club
3 4 5
Bar Quiz 8.45 pm
6 7 Children’s
Party 2-4pm
8 Bowls 2 pm
Line Danc-ing
7.30 pm Cribbage 7.30pm
9 10 11 12
Prize Bingo 7.30 pm
13 Film Night The Great
Gatsby
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15 Bowls 2 pm
Line Danc-ing
7.30 pm Cribbage 7.30pm
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Friendship Club
17 18 19
Fun Quiz 7.30 pm
20 21 Children’s Film Show
2-4pm
22 Bowls 2 pm
Line Danc-ing
7.30 pm Cribbage 7.30pm
23 24
Bar Open 8—11 pm
25 26
Bar Open 12—3 pm
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28 Bowls 2 pm
Line Danc-ing
7.30 pm Cribbage 7.30pm
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Friendship Club
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PDCC Diary—December, 2014
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Palgrave and District Community Council Registered Charity
269132
THE PALGRAVE STAR
2014
