The Palgrave Star

NOVEMBER 2011

Palgrave & District Community Council Registered Charity 269132

www.onesuffolk.co.uk/PalgravePC

CHRISTMAS FAIR

SATURDAY 19th NOVEMBER

Community Centre

10.00am ~ 4.00pm

Tuesday 1st

Wednesday 2nd Probus Coffee Morning Extend School PE pm Thursday 3rd BingoFriday 4th Qigong School PE pmSaturday 5th

Sunday 6th FireworksMonday 7th Yoga Bowls CribTuesday 8th Friendship ClubWednesday 9th Extend School PE pm PDCC Exec AGMThursday 10th QuiltersFriday 11th Qigong School PE pm Private Booking 6-10pmSaturday 12th

Sunday 13th

Monday 14th Yoga Bowls Crib Jazz ClubTuesday 15th

Wednesday 16th Extend School PE pm PDCC Exec MeetingThursday 17th

Friday 18th Qigong School PE pmSaturday 19th Coffee Morning and CraftsSunday 20th

Monday 21st Yoga Bowls CribTuesday 22nd Friendship ClubWednesday 23rd Extend School PE pm Thursday 24th

Friday 25th Qigong School PE pmSaturday 26th Karaoke nightSunday 27th

Monday 28th Yoga Bowls CribTuesday 29th

Wednesday 30th Extend School PE pm

PDCC Diary – November 2011

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) Ample Free Parking Call Sarah for an appointment

THE CUTTING COTTAGE HAIR SALON PRESSED TO GO

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

Sarah welcomes Tracey (formally from The Texture Cutting Room in Diss) to

The Cutting Cottage

10.00am

to

4.00pm

19th

November

PALGRAVE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Christmas

Fair

Hot Refreshments, Tea, Coffee & Cakes

Jewellery

Bags

Cards Cakes Palgrave Calendar & Cards

Stained Glass & much more Wood Carving

Registered Charity No. 269132

Palgrave Star November 2011

. Anyone wishing to advertise in the Star please contact

Margaret Spoors 01379 650639 [email protected]

EVENTS AND MEETINGS are at the COMMUNITY CENTRE unless otherwise stated:

WHATS ON: REGULAR ACTIVITIES November

Every Monday Yoga 10.30am Enquiries to 890995

Every Monday Carpet Bowls 2.00pm Every Monday Progressive Cribbage 7.30pm Alternate Tuesdays Friendship Club Enquiries to

651926 First Thursday in month Cash Bingo 7.30pm

COFFEE MORNING

CHRISTMAS FAIR WITH CRAFTS

Saturday 19th November 10.00am-4.00pm CHRISTMAS FAIR WITH CRAFTS at the Community Centre on Saturday 19th November opening at 10.00 am and going through until about 4.00pm – so, if you cannot be there in the morning you can visit us in the afternoon – why not have your lunch with us when some good seasonal fare will be on offer. We have stalls booked with all sorts of crafts – some we are happy to welcome back after last year and some completely new to Palgrave. A good variety to make a very interesting shopping experience. So, start your Christmas shopping with us.

FIREWORKS

Sunday

6th November

Palgrave Community Centre 6.00pm for 6.30pm

Tombola

Soup Baked Potatoes Curry in Pitta Bread Bacon Rolls

Auction of an

original

Mike Webb

‘Mere Quacks’

after firework display


\Free Admission but there will be a bucket

collection to help cover costs




Mere Quacks Original Cartoon by Mike Webb

Mike Webb has generously donated to the Community Centre the original of his Mere Quacks cartoon that appeared in the Diss Express on the Friday before our Music on the Meadow. Our intention was to auction it at the Music on the Meadow event however, things did not quite go as planned and many people disappeared just before the event finished. Consequently we have decided to auction the cartoon in the Community Centre immediately after the fireworks have finished on Sunday 6th November. However if you are unable to be there on 6th November and are interested in the cartoon you may leave a bid in a SEALED envelope with Helen Thorburn at Kerridge Cottage Lows Lane or Pauline Garrod 42 Rose Lane. The envelopes will not be opened until immediately before the auction and the auctioneer will bid for you up to your bid price. Please mark envelope Mere Quacks Auction 6th November and remember to enclose your name and contact details.

FIREWORKS SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER

6.00pm for 6.30pm

his is a Family Firework Night at Palgrave Community Centre. Free entry but there will be a bucket collection to pay for the fireworks. There will be

lovely warming refreshments including hot potatoes, curry, bacon rolls and soup from 6.00pm. The bar will be open and there will also be the fun of a Tombola. Bring the whole family but, please, for safety’s sake, don’t bring your own fireworks. On this evening also we will be auctioning an original Mike Webb cartoon – it is the one which was in the Diss Express on the weekend of our Music on the Meadow in August. If you can’t be at Firework Night you can leave a sealed bid with any one of our committee and they will be opened at the time of the auction. Come and join us on 6th November.

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Holistic Massage Reflexology & Sugaring

Manicures & Pedicures Spray Tanning For further details please contact:

Elaine Brown 01379 788 904

e/m: [email protected] Willow Bank, Mill Street, Gislingham,

Eye, Suffolk IP23 8JR

Park Flowers

Flowers for ALL occasions

Park Road Diss IP22 4AS tel 01379 644171

Just Jane’s Cleaning &

Ironing Services

- Regular weekly cleans - Ironing – collected and delivered - Changing Bedding (washing/Ironing if req’d) - General cleaning, bathrooms, toilets etc - Operating in Diss & surrounding villages T: 01379 640688 07796 528697 E: [email protected]

Are you over 60, or do you have a disability that makes more energetic exercise difficult?

If the answer is YES come and join in gentle exercise to music for the over 60’s

at Palgrave Community Centre every Wednesday

from 12noon to 1.pm It’s fun

For more information phone Polly on 01379 643212 mob 07739529449

[email protected]

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 Estate Management Services

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE FUN QUIZ (In aid of Hall funds)

Palgrave Community Centre

Friday 2nd December 7.30pm for 8.00pm

Questions by Mike Webb

Quizmaster John Kilgannon

Admission £2.00 a person Teams of up to 4 people

No advance booking just turn up on the night

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHPatients abscond - St John’s Palgrave - UpdateLuke Sparks a 21-year-old man who absconded from a secure hospital in Palgrave, near Diss on Sunday 2nd October has been detained by Avon and Somerset Police in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 5 October.Sparks has been arrested for escaping from lawful custody, assault andtheft. A 22-year-old woman from North Suffolk was also arrested by Avon and Somerset Police on suspicion of assisting prisoners to escape. Both are currently being held at a police station in Bristol before being transferred back to Suffolk.Sparks escaped from the hospital with two other patients who were detained by officers on Sunday afternoon, shortly after 1pm cycling along the A140.

…………….Shed burglaries - PalgraveBetween 10.30pm Friday 21st and 8am Saturday 22nd October on Blands Farm Close, Palgrave offenders have removed hinges and gained access to a shed in a rear garden of a property. A yellow lawnmower, strimmer, tiller and various power tools were taken.

.........Between 10.30pm Monday 17th and 8.30am Tuesday 18th October on Crossing Road, Palgrave offenders have unscrewed a shed door in a garden at a property. A boy's blue touring bicycle and a circular saw were taken. Were you in the area at the time, did you see anything suspicious? Do you know the name of the offender or offenders?If you have any information please contact Suffolk Police on 101 quoting reference ST/11/3465.Police Direct Team




Diversion (and extension) of Permissive Path on Millway Lane

You may have noticed that the path just beyond Long’s Farm on Millway Lane has been diverted. It now begins at the sloping field entrance just beyond the Kadesh Farm, rejoining the old path further downhill. This Permissive Path (it is not a Right of Way) was created about 20 years ago and has been well-used and much-appreciated by people in the village and beyond. At the same time as re-routing it, Mr and Mrs McClintock have extended the Permissive Path right around the field (see map opposite). It makes a lovely new walk giving views over the Waveney Valley to Diss. Measured from the beginning of Millway Lane, the circular walk takes about half an hour and is a little over a mile long. Why not try it? Janet Lockett 11.10.11

Annual General Meeting Palgrave Community Centre

Wednesday 9th November 7.30pm

Only paid up members are able vote if a vote is needed. Annual Reports will be presented including our Annual Accounts and the new

committee will be elected.

Winter Feast ~ 3rd December ~ 6.30pm for 7.00pm

On 3rd December (6.30pm for 7.00pm) you are invited to our WINTER FEAST, £8.00 members and £10.00 friends. A super supper with a good choice of dishes. Entertainment by the local singing group Rough at the Edges. A happy event to start off the Christmas season. Cooks need to know how many to shop and cook for so please get your name to Pat Simms (643629) by 26th November – it will be first come first served and you will be asked to pay when you book. We look forward to your company and can promise you a lovely evening.

Thanks from Mrs P Bendell & Family We would like to thank everyone who came to the party on Saturday 30th July and those who donated to the charity. We raised £512.83 in total.

Hungarian Pork Casserole

or

Beef Bourguignon

or

Chicken Chasseur

or

Two Bean Casserole

or

All served with Mixed Roast Vegetables

Carrots with Celery & Peas ●●●

Choice of Desserts ●●●

Coffee or Tea with Mints

Saturday

3rd December

6.30pm for 7.00pm

PALGRAVE

COMMUNITY

CENTRE

Book your place by

26th November please.

Contact:

Pat Simms

01379 643629

Helen Thorburn

01379 651749

WINTER FEAST

£10.00 (£8.00 members) Payment required at time of booking


Mixed Platter of Nibbles served from 7.00pm

with festive music from ‘Rough at the Edges’

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PALGRAVE LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

As many of you will know Ken Nockles is leading a group of people who are interested in looking at the history of Palgrave with the aim of publishing a book, the sales of which will be used to support the community and local activities. As part of this we would like to investigate the history of local houses. Palgrave is fortunate in having a number of listed buildings, and basic information can be obtained from English Heritage on the age of the

building and particular architectural styles. We would, however, like to have more knowledge of the social history of the village that is represented not only by the listed buildings but also other houses within the Palgrave boundary. For example, was your house previously a shop or pub? Have you a newer house that was built on land that was used by the village for any significant purpose. Did someone of local (or perhaps national) interest previously live in your house, or on the land on which your house was later built? If any of you have more information that you would like to share about your house or other houses within the village we would be very pleased to hear from you. Please contact either Ian Davies at [email protected] tel: 651592 or Caron Townsend at [email protected] tel: 641567.

Can You Help?

The group of villagers have got together to produce a history of Palgrave. So far they have met twice and have decided to carry out research on a number of areas of interest. These areas are:

Old maps, Pubs, Shops, Trade and Industry, The Church, The School,

Buildings, Palgrave in the Wars, Farms, People, Prehistoric Palgrave, Census data.

If you think you might be able to contribute to this research we would be delighted to hear from you. Perhaps you have old photographs, documents or just memories to share. If so please contact Ken (01379 651599) and he will put you in touch with the appropriate group member. Alternatively, come along to our next meeting on Friday 4th November at 7.30 pm in the Community Centre.

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NEIL M FOULGER Carpenter & Joiner

All types of carpentry Roofs, Doors, Tiling

Fitted Kitchens / Bathrooms Free estimates

Community Centre Bar

Open

Fridays & the last Saturday of each month

8.00pm until 11.00pm

RM & HR Hall Gardening Services

Telephone (01379) 740812

Conscientious Local Gardener Reasonable rates

Available all year round

Lawn mowing, Borders, Pruning, Vegetable plots tendered,

Hedge Trimming and other garden maintenance

RHS Qualified




ARE YOU ABLE TO SPARE ABOUT 1½ HOURS A MONTH TO

ENSURE THE PALGRAVE STAR IS DELIVERED

A second volunteer required From JANUARY 2012

A person (or preferably two people) is needed to distribute the Palgrave Star to the willing band of volunteers who deliver the

Palgrave Star to Palgrave homes & beyond.

A car is essential and it only takes approximately 1½hours each month

Please contact Helen Thorburn 01379 651749 if you are able to help

Palgrave Christmas Cards and Calendars are now on sale! We have two sets of Christmas cards – one set showing Palgrave Church in the snow (5 different cards for ₤3) and the other of the 2010 Advent Windows (6 different cards for ₤3.50). All proceeds of card sales will go to St. Peter’s Palgrave. The Palgrave Calendar (₤5.50), showing 12 views of our beautiful village, is an ideal present for all your family, friends, acquaintances and clients. Proceeds from the calendar will be divided between St. Peter’s Church, Palgrave and the Palgrave and District Community Centre. To buy cards or calendars, please contact Heribert or Kathryn Westerveld (644007), or come along to the Christmas Fair Coffee Morning on 19th November, where they will be on sale. Advent Windows Last year, for the first time, Palgrave had an Advent Calendar with real windows and the very pretty decorated windows can be seen on the set of Christmas cards that have been produced this year. A window will be revealed every day between 1st and 24th December and will then stay ‘open’ until 2nd January. Each window can be decorated using whatever materials you like and the theme is up to you, as long as it is related to Advent, Christmas, or perhaps simply a wintry theme. Last year, we had sparkly stars, snowflakes, 5 gold rings, Christmas trees, the 3 kings following the star, to mention just a few. We can help if you

need some ideas to get you started! Each decorated window should ideally be lit up so that it can be enjoyed during the evening, as well as in daytime.

A number of people are already planning their advent window....but we need more if we are to have 24 windows so that we can go ahead! If you, your children or grandchildren would like to take part, please contact Kathryn Westerveld by 10th November on 644007 or email [email protected].


Tree Specialists

Tree surgery

Trimming of trees and hedges

Disease and damage corrected

Removal of tree stumps

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

Fur Away Tails Pet Sitting Service

Dog Walking, Day Care & Boarding Small Animal Care & Pet Sitting

Fully insured, police checked & experienced

[email protected] www.furawaytails.co.uk

Contact Melissa on 07811627694 or 01379 641853

Paths Fencing Patios, Block Paving Driveways General Garden Maintenance & Clearance Palgrave based

Kevin Ellis

Tel 01379 640154 Mobile 07403 232 641

ELLIS LANDSCAPING

NICK BOBBY TREE SERVICES

All Aspects Of Tree Work Undertaken Professional Hedge Cutting/ Reducing

Grass Cutting & Strimming Seasoned Firewood ready for delivery

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PALGRAVE JAZZ RECORD CLUB

USE IT OR LOSE IT The Palgrave Jazz Record Club has held monthly meetings in the Community Centre for over twenty years. Members assemble on the second Monday of the month to hear talks on the wide range of styles and musicians that have evolved over the music’s 100 years plus history. Advertising has attracted new members but the number of joiners has not offset the natural wastage of existing members. Membership has now dropped to a level that threatens the viability of the club and new blood is desperately needed to help us meet our costs. New members have the opportunity to determine club policy by presenting talks on their areas of interest or expertise. If you are interested in joining the existing band of friendly members, please ring Bob Smith on 01379 890657 for further information or just turn up at the Centre. The next meeting is on November 14th.

JAZZ CLUB

Monday 14th November 8.00pm

Now That’s What I Call Jazz Members and quests are asked to give their definitions of Jazz and play a brief

track in support.

All welcome.

Admission charge. £2.00 per session for members. £2.50 per session for non members.

All meetings held on the second Monday of each month at Palgrave Community Centre Further information from Bob Smith on 01379 890657 or email; [email protected]

Mid Suffolk Mobile Library The Mobile Library will be calling at Palgrave Church on the 9th & 23rd November 2.35pm – 2.50pm


RICHARD KEEBLE Painter – Decorator

Ceramic Tiling plus

General House Maintenance

For a free quote please telephone

01379 644867

Mobile 07768 229 700

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Fine Cooked Meats

Hams, Tongues and Salt Beef our Speciality

Our Best Sausages:

Guaranteed all pork.

Deep Freeze Prices quoted

Fresh meat suppliers to Pal-grave Community Centre …..all

year round.

Telephone: Diss 642105 Pulham Market 676450 Mobile: 07951 331027

D. A. Browne & Son High Class Family Butchers

29 St. Nicholas Street Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4LB

AND NOW ………...ALSO AT : 35, The Thoroughfare, Harleston

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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 - inc. agricultural. UNIT 2, FORGE BUSINESS CENTRE,

PALGRAVE 01379 641808 OR 07799 885 558

Friendly & Reliable Service

General Plumbing

Bathroom Fitting & Tiling Sinks/Taps

Water Softeners Fully qualified & Insured

Mr Pat Marsden T: 01379 651007 M: 07799 895958




Palgrave Gardening and Social Group

3rd October Meeting On a gloriously warm and sunny morning the Group met in fields along Millway Lane to hear Paul Read speak with huge authority on the fruit and old orchards of Suffolk. We saw old and new fruit trees in Palgrave and then moved on to Thrandeston where we were conducted around a very old orchard containing, amongst many other trees, a truly enormous old pear and a huge white filbert nut tree. Finally Paul took the Group to two plots of his land (surviving strips from mediaeval times) where he and Jen have planted more than 100 fruit trees ranging from old varieties of apples and pears through to medlars and quinces. It was a highly informative morning and a thoroughly enjoyable one. The next meeting will be held at Sheila True’s house at 10.15am on Monday 7th November. Mr. Julian Flood, an interesting and lively man recently retired from speaking on Ramblers and Scramblers / climbing plants, will be giving a talk on clematis with slides. Anyone who might be interested in joining the Group should contact Sheila on 643393. Tip of the Month November is the ideal month to plant tulip bulbs. Thought for the Month Song Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away; Lengthen night and shorten day; Every leaf speaks bliss to me Fluttering from the autumn tree. I shall smile when wreaths of snow Blossom where the rose should grow; I shall sing when night's decay Ushers in a drearier day. Emily Bronte

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PALGRAVE WALKING GROUP

Our group, which now regularly attracts over 20 walkers, meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month leaving Palgrave Community Centre at 9.45 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join our friendly group but it is regretted that dogs cannot be allowed on our walks. Additionally Palgrave Walking Group, or its walk leaders, cannot be held liable for any injury sustained whilst on any walk they organise. If you would like further details please contact Brian Beecroft. Telephone 01379 642208.

November 2011

Tuesday 8th November 2011

Bryan Green will lead us on a challenging circular walk of around 5 miles in the Burston area, on a route that includes 9 stiles and 2 ploughed fields. Muddy conditions can be expected on the walk at this time of the year and stout footwear is recommended. After the walk we will go to a local public house for refreshments.

Tuesday 22nd November 2011

The village of Gislingham will be the starting point for a pleasant and easy 4¼ mile circular walk to be lead by Jane Humphery. After passing through St. Mary’s churchyard we will head towards Wickham Street on field and woodland paths before crossing the railway line via 2 stiles on our return journey. After the walk we will go to the nearby Railway Tavern at Mellis for drinks.

If you wish to join us on either of these walks please be at Palgrave Community Centre car park ready to leave for the starting point at 9.45 a.m.

A THANK YOU FROM PAT SIMMS The Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning took place on the last morning of September, but in Palgrave on the first afternoon in October we held a Tea Party in aid of the same charity. I am so pleased to announce that with thanks to all those people who generously provided prizes, helped during the afternoon, baked cakes, spent their money etc. I am sending off £481 which I am thrilled about. Last year, on a very wet day, we made £375 – this year, with the warmest October on record – when we worried that everyone would be out enjoying the sunshine, we beat last year’s figure. Thank you everyone




Queens Diamond Jubilee Event 2012

Many of you will be aware that in 2012 Her Majesty the Queen will celebrate 60 years on the throne. We are hoping to celebrate this on Sunday 3rd June with a village event. We hope this will involve the School, the Church, the Community Centre, the Garden Group and many villagers from Palgrave. We welcome any suggestions as to what form the event should follow and hope that people will come forward and volunteer to help with organising. Please contact Pat Simms (643629), Pauline Garrod (07554945682) or Helen Thorburn (651749) or email [email protected]

Friendship Club Prize Bingo Friday 9th December ~ 7.30pm

Good Prizes

Admission 50p

There may be two fat ladies or even two little ducks in attendance regularly at our Bingo sessions at the Centre – first Thursday of every month 7.30 – about 9 p.m. – but YOU are very welcome as well. Come on – don’t say our Community Centre don’t offer something for everyone. Great fun and very easy with cash prizes.

PARISH COUNCIL

If you have any questions or comments on any issues please contact the Parish Council Clerk or one of the Councillors or attend the next meeting on December 15th at 7.30pm in the Community Centre. Contact details and agenda are displayed on the Parish Council notice board at Forge Close, and in the Community Centre. It has been reported that on 24th September two dogs and their owner were seen in the vicinity of the cemetery. The two dogs ran through the cemetery and into the adjacent Kadesh Project and chased the chickens, eventually killing one of them and retrieving back to the owner. Please can




owners ensure that all dogs are kept under control when in the cemetery so that this sort of incident does not happen again. WINGFIELD BARNS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY Application to become a Member of the Board

Are you interested in cultural and community activities? Do you have a background in the arts, or experience in business or venue management? Do you have other relevant skills that can be utilised in a new business? If so, we would like to hear from you.

In particular, we are looking for people with business skills in financial management, administration, ICT, marketing, design, media, event management, fundraising, and HR. We want to attract people who are passionate about serving our diverse communities in Suffolk and Norfolk, people who value the East Anglian countryside, people who really want to improve quality of life.

Does this sound like you?

If you are interested, look at our website on www.wingfieldbarns.com or better still ring Lesley Jackson, the General Manger on 01379 384505 and arrange a convenient time to visit.

THE FABULOUS WORTHAM CHRISTMAS MARKET! – NOW IN ITS 3rd YEAR!

The villagers of Wortham are again working together with local businesses and charities in preparation for the 3rd year of their hugely successful Christmas Market. The exciting event is again to be held outside the award winning Wortham Tea Shop and Stores on Friday 9th December from 4pm to 7pm. It will be an event for all the family to enjoy and will raise money for East Anglian Childrens Hospice and The Friends of Wortham Church.The event is organised jointly by Wortham Stores and Tea Shop and The Friends of Wortham Church. “We have had wonderful success for the past 2 years” says Maureen Ling, Chairman of Friends of Wortham Church. “Hundreds of people have enjoyed the festive stalls, music and food - it has been a truly magical and successful event!” This year there will be plenty of stalls of all kinds to tempt and delight. Local suppliers and farm shops will provide a fabulous display of food for the Christmas table while festive decorations, home made cakes and gifts, wreaths and crafts of all kinds will be on show. Wortham school is getting involved with carols from the children and there will be music from Johnny Ling and his antique organ collection. Hot mince pies, sausages and chestnuts will tempt your taste buds while Father Christmas has promised to appear in style!




Like many residents in Suffolk, I was very concerned to learn about the difficult financial situation facing Ipswich Hospital last week, after Government figures revealed that the hospital has accumulated a debt of £45 million. Both working as a doctor in the frontline of the NHS and now as your local MP, I know how important local NHS health care services are to our communities in Suffolk, which is why I was particularly concerned at the possible challenge posed to frontline services as a result of the debt. One of the key reasons accounting for the current financial situation at Ipswich Hospital was the building of the Garrett Anderson Centre in 2008 as part of a private finance initiative scheme (PFI).These schemes were used by the previous Goverment to fund the building of schools and hospitals by private contractors, but many of the PFI contracts were badly managed or negotiated. Whilst the Garrett Anderson Centre has been highly beneficial to Ipswich Hospital, we need to make sure that all future public sector buildings provide good value for money for both the taxpayer and patients alike. Along with my Suffolk colleagues, I shall be doing all that I can to help Ipswich Hospital put its finances back on a stable footing. As both a hospital doctor and your local MP, I have a unique understanding of the main health care pressures facing both Suffolk and the country. The single biggest challenge facing our health service is how to meet both the human and the financial cost of looking after our growing elderly population. Not only are people living longer – which is a good thing - but many of our older people, particularly in our rural communities, are now living with multiple medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and arthritis, which means we will need more community-focussed care and far greater integration between local Social Services and the NHS if we are to properly look after older people. That is why I am pleased that the Government has committed to establishing a local Health Care and Wellbeing Board in Suffolk, which will bring together local NHS, public health and social care commissioners to promote more integrated care and support for our elderly people. The Coalition’s NHS reforms are a step in the right direction, as they will start to bring the greater joined up thinking and improved integration of community focussed healthcare services that are needed in Suffolk. We all owe our brave Armed Forces a huge debt of gratitude for the work they carry out on our behalf in conflicts overseas, which is why I was delighted to visit Wattisham airfield with my colleague Tim Yeo MP to meet with members of the 4 Regiment Army Air Corps. The conflicts in Afghanistan, and more recently in Libya, have brought home to many in Suffolk the daily sacrifices made by British servicemen and women for their country, and it is always important to recognise the bravery and courage of those who have served and continue to serve in our Armed Forces. For more information please see www.drdanielpoulter.com

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Diss First Responder Quiz Night

Saturday 19th November at 7.30 PM

Venue – Scole Church

Tea / Coffee and Homemade cake at half time!

Teams of 4 and entry of £4 per person. There will also be a raffle.

Please contact Kevin on 652495 or Rachel on 740158 to enter a team

Wortham Autumn Fair This year the Wortham Autumn Fair will be held on 5th November. There will be all the excellent stalls you have come to expect at this annual event and more, including Bric-a-brac ~ Home-made jams and chutneys ~ Christmas table decorations ~ Bottle Stall ~ Tombola ~ Games ~ Cakes ~ Books ~ Refreshments The Autumn Fair will take place at Wortham Village Hall on 5th November 2 – 4 pm.

Fun for ALL THE FAMILY. Please do come and enjoy yourselves and support St.Mary’s Church, Wortham.

Friends of Chenobyl’s Children

Christmas Fair

St Mary’s Church Hall Diss

Saturday 3rd December

9.30pm ~12.30pm

Raffle ~ Tombola ~ Books ~ Bric a Brac ~ Refreshments Christmas Cards & Gifts

PALGRAVE PARISH WEBSITE – webmaster Dave Whitehouse, Hyland House, Lion Road, Palgrave.

Telephone. 01379 6446565 or email: [email protected]


Available for a donation to our chosen charity Table model electric Singer Sewing machine plus many accessories. Needs servicing .

Buyer collects

Tele 01379 951921 Sheila & Peter Solly

A quantity of Denby Greenwheat pottery, 50 years old but perfect, includes 2 tureens, dishes, plates, cruet and soup bowls. Going much cheaper than they were to buy in the first place!

Tele 01379 6439629 (Diss)

PALGRAVE STAR SMALL ADS Free to PDCC members & residents of Palgrave otherwise £2.00 per advert.

Maximum 50 words per advert

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Contact me to discuss how we can work together.

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Karaoke Night with Tricky Dickie Palgrave Community Centre

Saturday 26th November - 7.30pm Bar ~ Free entry

RECYCLE, RECYCLE

Do you have any Jam Jars or Greetings Cards?

The Dyer Family are busy making preserves to sell for Charity. They are running short of empty jam jars and would appreciate any you can spare. Please contact Susie Dyer 01379 650382 if you can help

Sally Scott-Robinson would appreciate greeting cards to recycle. Please contact 01379 651608 if you can assist.

WINNERS of OCTOBER 200 DRAW 1st No 87 Pat Simms £15.00 2nd No 46 Roy Watkinson £10.00 3rd No 5 James Thorburn £ 5.00

At the November Christmas Fair we will also be having the Christmas draw in addition to the November 200 Draw. The prize money for the Christmas Draw is 1st £25, 2nd £15 & 3rd £10

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

CONTACT THE BOOKING SECRETARY FOR FURTHER DETAILS Pauline Garrod – 07554945682




CLUB BAR OPEN Friday 8pm – 11pm Last Saturday of the month 8pm – 11pm Bar Manager: Pauline Garrod 07554945682

PDCC Chairman: John Kilgannon Vice Chairman: Mike Dyer

Committee Members: Eric Barlow, Amy Blackbourn, Mike Dyer, Pauline Garrod, Heather Goddard, Graham Hodson, Ted Ling, Jean Potter, Pat Simms, Sally Scott-Robinson, Margaret Spoors, Helen Thorburn, Jean Thorndyke. TO HIRE THE COMMUNITY CENTRE for meetings, receptions, etc. contact Booking Secretary Pauline Garrod

07554945682

Community Council Secretary Pat Simms 01379 643629 Membership Secretary Helen Thorburn

Kerridge Cottage Lows Lane Palgrave

01379 651749

New members are always welcome. Ask for an application form. (Forms also available at the Community Centre)

Any items of news, interest or forthcoming events please send to: Helen Thorburn, Kerridge Cottage, Lows Lane, Palgrave

telephone 01379 651749 or email [email protected]

Please include your name and telephone number (Inclusion in The Star is at the discretion of the editor and PDCC Committee)

DEADLINE FOR THE NOVEMBER EDITION

18th NOVEMBER

Services at St Peter’s, Palgrave

November 2011

Sunday 6 November – 3rd Sunday before Advent Readings: Wisdom of Solomon 6.12-16 or Amos 5.18-24; Canticle: Wisdom of Solomon 6.17-20 or Psalm 70; 1 Thessalonians 4.13-end; Matthew 25.1-13 8.00 am Holy Communion - BCP 10.00 am Sunday Club followed by 10.45 am Coffee and Cookies followed by a short Family Service

Wednesday 9 November 5.00 pm Evening Prayer – Common Worship Order 1

Sunday 13 November – Remembrance Sunday Readings: Zephaniah 1.7, 12-end; 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11; Matthew 25.14-30; Psalm 90.1-8 [9-11] 12 [or 1-8] 10.45 am Remembrance Service


Sunday 20 November – Christ the King Readings: Ezekiel 34.11-16, 20-24; Ephesians 1.15-end; Matthew 25.31-end; Psalm 95.1-7 10.30 am 6.30 pm

Confirmation Service (with candidates from the Benefice) Benefice Healing Service


Sunday 27 November – Advent Sunday Readings: Isaiah 64.1-9; Corinthians 1.3-9; Mark 13.24-37; Psalm 80.1-8 11.00 am Morning Prayer 6.30 pm Advent Carols at St Margaret of Antioch, Thrandeston


St Peter’s is normally open during daylight hours for private prayer and meditation, please do use this resource which is for the whole community.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Midweek Communion in the Chancel at St Mary the Virgin, Wortham

Thursday 3rd November at 9.30 am - Holy Communion - BCP Thursday 17th November at 9.30 am - Holy Communion BCP

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