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The Village Link Great Thurlow – Little Thurlow – Great Wratting
December 2016
January 2017
Candlelit Carol Service
Friday 23rd December
7pm St Mary’s Church
GREAT WRATTING
Christmas CAROL Concert
6.30 to 7.30 pm
Saturday 17th December
ALL SAINTS CHURCH, GREAT THURLOW
Happy
Retirement
Chris!
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Welcome to the joint December and January edition of The Village Link.
Firstly, a big thank you to everyone who contributes to The Village Link, especially to our team of volunteer distributors, who once again this year have delivered your copy to you in all
weathers. You are all very much appreciated! I would also like to thank the three Parish Councils and our regular advertisers for their financial support. Another big thank you to our regular contributors of articles and news that
fill the pages of the Village Link. There are many activities going on in and around the villages this coming month with several carol services and a Christmas concert to get you all in the festive spirit! All in aid of good
causes so please come along and lend your support.
All that remains is for me to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year Alison
Please note: The Great Wratting Christmas Choir rehearsal will be on Thursday 15th December at 7pm for one hour at Barnbrook Hall.
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Don’t forget to check out the Thurlow website. Keep looking as the site is updated regularly.
WWW.THETHURLOWS.ORG.UK
Children’s Christmas Quiz A quick quiz for children only - small seasonal prize to the first correct
entry - please email your answers to TheVillageLink @TheThurlows.org.uk
1. Which movie character's famous catchphrase is 'Bah Humbug'?
2. Can you unscramble the following word to reveal a famous
Christmas song: NIJGEL LSELB?
3. Which of the following gifts did the 3 wise men not present to baby
Jesus: a) Myrrh, b) Silver, c) Gold?
4. How many points does a snowflake have?
5. In what language is Santa known as Père Noël?
6. Which famous Christmas carol includes the lyrics: 'Star of Wonder,
Star of night, Star with royal beauty bright'?
7. True or false: Christmas crackers were invented by a sweet maker
from London called Tom Smith?
8. What guided the three wise men to Bethlehem to visit the baby Jesus
in a manger?
9. In the 12 Days of Christmas song, what were the 10 lords doing?
10. Can you unscramble the following word to reveal the region where
Santa Claus comes from: PANDALL?
11. What part of a Christingle represents the world?
12. Which of the following plants is not associated with Christmas:
a) Mistletoe, b) Holly, c) Daffodil?
13. What is the missing word from the 'Let is Snow' Christmas song
lyrics: 'Oh the weather outside is...'?
14. What present did Harry Potter receive for his first Christmas at
Hogwarts: a) An invisibility cloak, b) A wand, c) A broom stick?
15. What is Boxing day also known as:
a) St Martin's Day, b) St Joseph's Day, c) St Stephen's Day?
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Little T
hurlow
Parish
Counci
l Little Thurlow Parish Council
Little Thurlow Parish Council Report
Six members were in attendance at the November meeting; they were joined by three
members of the Public and Borough Councillor Jane Midwood. During the Public Forum concerns were raised regarding road safety issues near Church
Farm. SCC Highway Department are to be asked to attend a site meeting to discuss these concerns. Overhanging trees which were obscuring street lights were reported to the landowners.
Thurlow Estate had since dealt with all their properties and was thanked for the prompt response. Flooding near the bridge in The Street has been reported to SCC Highways Department and St Edmundsbury BC has been reminded that the footpaths have not yet
been cleared of leaves, particularly in front of Thurlow School and The Grange. A quote of nearly £2000 to connect Wi-Fi to the Village Hall has delayed this project until
the Parish Council knows whether a grant application has been successful. With regard to the Pre-School, SCC has confirmed that it is working with Thurlow School to
ensure that the early year’s provision is advertised and promoted as an option to parents at Thurlow Primary School and to ensure families wishing to use this facility will be able to do so. The Parish Council will confirm with SCC that it would be happy to help in any way it
could. A donation of £200, under Section 137, is to be sent to St Nicholas Hospice in memory of
long serving Borough Councillor Robert Clifton-Brown and it was agreed that the pledged £500 for heating at the Village Hall should be increased to £750, to help with a short-fall in funds raised by the Village Hall Committee. The Parish Council Budget for 2017/2018 was considered and agreed.
Full unapproved Minutes of the Meeting will be published on the village website, www.thethurlows.org.uk and on the Parish Council Notice Board at the Village Hall in due
course. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 17th January 2017, 7.30pm at Thurlow Village
Hall. Molly Hawkins
Thurlow Life - Past and Present Facebook page follow the link…
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thurlow/
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Notty Knockers alive and well!
The Thurlow area has recently been subjected to unsolicited visits from pedlars.
The economics of such operators is far from clear and there is always a concern that some criminal objective may lie behind their activity. Trading Standards and the
police confirm that there is no government sponsored or organsied scheme involving the rehabilitation of offenders and any claim of such is a straightforward lie.
Trading Standards advise householders to report to 101 any caller (1) claiming to be on an offender rehabilitation scheme, or (2) who does not show a pedlar's certificate
(including photograph and the name of the authorising police authority - not necessarily Suffolk), or (3) is offensive.
Subject to other priorities at the time, our local police do turn out to check. In recent times we have seen offensive pedlars warned off the area and in one case an improperly issued (by Avon police) certificate was identified.
Bob, Rural SouthWatch RSW is an information sharing activity between 230 NW coordinators, parish councillors, farmers, horse-watchers etc in the area including Cavendish, Clare, Wixoe, Withesrfield, Gt Bradley, Lidgate, Ousden, Hawkedon. Please contribute information to [email protected].
Getting your recycling right Some important changes are being made to what you can put in your blue dry recycling bin. A countywide campaign has been launched to reduce the rising level of contamination. If you live in Suffolk you will receive a leaflet that you can keep to check you are putting the right
materials in the correct recycling collection points.
Textile and clothes can no longer go in the blue bin. Please take them to charity
shops or to your nearest recycling centre.
Little things smaller than 4cm fall through the sorting process and won’t get
recycled. Lids can be put on plastic bottles to make sure they are recycled, but lids from cartons or aerosols should be put in your residual waste bin.
Aluminium foil needs to be rolled into a tennis ball size for recycling.
Some things such as food waste, glass, electrical items and batteries have never
gone into the blue bin, but can be recycled elsewhere – information on the leaflet.
Soiled nappies, an increasingly common contaminant, should always go in the black
rubbish bin.
Full details are also on line here www.suffolkrecycle.today
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Thurlow Bonfire Night An excellent turnout on Saturday November 5th, of just under 1,000 people, resulted in the most successful Bonfire Night ever at Thurlow in the many years that it has been staged.
Signs of a busy evening were quickly proved to be true as visitors took note of the gate opening at 6.00 pm and the car park quickly filled up!
With a dry cool clear evening and the brisk breeze abating the bonfire was soon set alight for people to stand near and the crowd was then entertained to a 30 minute glittering display opening with a loud bang followed by colourful fireworks shooting high into the sky over the
Recreation Ground for all to enjoy. Alex Bourne, the new landlord at the Thurlow Cock, provided a tasty BBQ and Beer Tent, with
delicious mulled cider and other hot drinks. The proceeds from Bonfire Night and the Thurlow Fayre are to be distributed between local
charities (Ed - see below). Allan Loveday
Quiz Night
Eight teams competed in a closely contested quiz which after ten long rounds ended with two
teams, “Village People” and “No Idea” tied on 76 points with “Winners Inc.” only a point behind on 75 points.
“Village People” won on the tie-break question of which two European capital cities are only 14 miles apart, with Peter Thomas shouting out the correct answer, Vienna and Bratislava for the winning team that included Heather and Robert Hunt, James Worricker, Peter Thomas, Chris
Flatt, and Tony Williamson.
Cheques for the donations from the proceeds of Bonfire Night and the Thurlow Fayre were presented to representatives of the local
charities.
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Thurlow Fayre and Bonfire Night
Following a very successful Fayre and the most successful Bonfire Night ever,
donations totalling nearly £8,000 were made to the following charities: Thurlow Sports Club, Thurlow School, Thurlow Tiddly Tots, Thurlow WI, Thurlow Youth Football Club, Thurlow Tennis Club, Thurlow Village Hall, All Saints Great Thurlow,
St Peter’s Little Thurlow, St Mary’s Great Wratting, Great Chesterford Scouts, East Anglian Air Ambulance, Addenbrookes’ hospital, St Nicholas’ Hospice and Jaybeth Animal Sanctuary.
These donations are vital to keeping many of these beneficiaries going and are made possible by the efforts of all the volunteers from the community who organise and
man these events. On behalf of all of the beneficiaries, thank you to you!
Now to 2017...the Fayre Committee will be holding an Open Evening on 12th January in The Thurlow Cock from 7 pm. Everybody is welcome to attend, we
would love to see new faces joining is, it really is a great way to get involved and be part of the fundraising and the fun!
At the Open Evening we would very much like to receive your feedback on the Fayre, what could we do differently, what would you like to see, all comments are welcomed.
We also need help! Can you offer your time and join the Committee - many hands make light work! We are looking for help in all areas including publicity, poster design, organising the Grand Draw, marketing the craft stalls, bookings for both the main ring
and side stalls, getting sponsorship and trade stands, and just coordinating the logistics of the event.
Look forward to seeing you there,
Alison On behalf of Thurlow Fayre Committee
Q. What do monkeys sing at Christmas? A. Jungle bells, jungle bells...
Two snowmen in a field, one turns to the other and says, "Can you smell carrots?"
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Thurlow Estate News Farm
Farm Last month we wished Chris Haines a very happy retirement, following 48 years of continuous employment on Thurlow Estate Farms. Chris started work as a tractor driver on a Fordson Major at the age of 17 at Weston Woods and finished as the team leader at
Thurlow.
We would like to wish him all the best for a long and happy retirement.
This autumn the settled weather has allowed us to carry out all of our land work operations on time, albeit the dry spell at the end of the summer has affected the germination of some of the cereal crops, particularly in the west of the Estate. Since then, now that the
weather has closed in, we are concentrating on hedging and ditching and machinery maintenance.
Woods Woods
We are now very busy with our firewood deliveries and so please call the Estate Office on 01440 783661 or email [email protected] to order your load of seasoned hardwood before the Christmas rush!
Hunt
Hunt The Hunt are in full swing and still not being too hampered by the weather in where they can go.
There are several events taking place in the next month which include: 1) The Christmas Party, Grand Draw and Disco will be held at Hall Barn, Great Thurlow on Saturday 3rd December. Tickets are £25 per person to include a buffet supper. Please
contact Claire Laurie on 01787 278 189 for further information and tickets. 2) A Christmas Concert at Great Thurlow Church on Saturday 17th December with
refreshments afterwards at Hall Barn, Great Thurlow. The tickets are £10 per person and can be obtained from Jane Sheppard – 01440 783 209.
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Pro
pert
y Property We have now finished an extensive renovation of one of our properties which was in desperate need of updating. We are only really able to undertake these works when we have vacant possession. Below are a couple of before and after shots.
Although this type of renovation is a huge financial investment for the Estate it does bring a property back into our residential portfolio that would otherwise have been unlettable.
Events
Events Other dates for the diary including the Point to Point meetings at Horseheath Racecourse, are as follows:
1) Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace - Sunday 5th February 2017. 2) The Thurlow Hunt Point to Point will take place on Saturday 25th February
2017. For further information please visit www.thurlowhunt.co.uk 3) Puckeridge - Saturday 25th March 2017
4) Thurlow Hunt Hunter Trials – 9th April 2017
5) British Eventing Horse Trials at Horseheath – 22nd - 23rd April 2017
How do snowmen get around? They ride an icicle!
What do reindeer hang on their Christmas trees?
Horn-aments!
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Nature Note N
atu
re N
ote
Nature note: what’s in a name?
I was enjoying some late autumn sun last week on the Suffolk coast near Dunwich, that
once proud town which in Anglo-Saxon times was the capital of the Kingdom of the East
Angles and in the medieval period had a port to rival that of London. It also had nine
churches then, all of which have now disappeared into the sea after centuries of coastal
erosion, though fishermen in its pub like to tell you that on some nights you can still hear
the church bells tolling under the sea. Well, fishermen in pubs aren’t the best witnesses,
perhaps, but the sea keeps surging in and the reshaped profile of the coastline does
continue to produce its surprises. I was picking my way along a track between beach and
marsh when I noticed a small bird perched atop a swaying reed stem. It looked
interesting. I could see with the naked eye that it had a long tail cocked at an acute angle
over its back and when I got my binoculars on it I realized that it was a Dartford warbler.
These are tiny warblers that, unusually, don’t migrate to warmer climes for the winter but
stick it out here, usually on heath land where they take cover in the thickest gorse and feed
on minute insects and spiders to see them through the cold weather. When it’s really cold
they suffer badly and in the successive hard winters of 1961-63 it was thought that the
numbers in Britain fell to just ten birds. Since then, however, with milder winters and
helped by climate change, they have greatly revived and the Suffolk coastal strip is now
one of their strongholds, along with the Dorset heaths and the New Forest.
The name comes from Dartford in Kent, where the species was first identified as a British
resident after a pair had been shot in 1773 near Bexley Heath. Curiously, two other
species of British birds are also named after Kent locations (naming all three would be a
good quiz question): there is a Sandwich tern (which is was rather parochial of us so to
name, since it’s a global species) and a Kentish plover (now only a very rare visitor here
on passage); the only other British bird I can think of which has adopted a place-name is
the Manx shearwater, a sea bird which did indeed once have a huge colony on the Calf of
Man, but whose population is now concentrated in more remote islands like Skomer and
Skokholm (both off the Pembroke coast) and the Outer Hebrides. By an odd linguistic
twist, the Manx shearwaters used to be called ‘puffins’, which was a reference to their
tubby, pot-bellied shape. Their scientific name is still Puffinus, but the English name
‘puffin’ has now been passed on to the lovable little black-and-white auk with the parrot
bill and comical penguin-like gait. There is also a bird called an Ipswich sparrow, but
that’s actually an American species, named after Ipswich in Massachusetts, and I’m sure
Donald Trump will be laying claim to that.
Jeremy Mynott
Lavender Cottage
14 November 2016
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My Time in Amsterdam
Hurtling down from the white marshmallow heavens, the distinctive
Netherlands waterways came into sight. A harsh breeze whipped around the
woollen scarf wrapped tightly around myself as we stepped onto the ground of
beautiful Amsterdam.
Accents of all kinds filled my ears along with the rhythmic pedalling of the
bicycles zipping around the city; trams coming each and every way, yet the
chilled vibe of the unique place remained a constant.
Van Gogh’s face stared down as the tourists hustled around the museum,
transporting themselves back decades into the history upon the walls. Then
contrastingly blasting into the future through modern art; neon tones and
abstract designs causing a buzz throughout the exhibitions.
Glistening waters reflected in our eyes, twinkling extra bright as we were
pulled under even deeper into Amsterdam’s magical spirit. Deep navy blues
cascade into shimmering silvers as we gazed into these beautiful waters.
The tall, distinctive houses lined the canals, looking over onto the peaceful
boats and water-homes bobbing up and down ever so gently.
Even in the slight drizzle we met with now and again, the city shone brightly
through our eyes and with each and every turn, were pleasantly surprised by
secret little art galleries, bohemian coffee shops tucked away, historical
structures still standing proud, amusing collections of stereotypical Dutch
clogs and so the list goes on.
A truly inspiring atmosphere for a budding Creative such as I.
Many more hours could be spent cruising along the canals, meandering around
the gorgeous museums, and trying out the unique cuisine on offer. But alas,
our journey came to an end, and I guess this calls for an excuse to go back
again! (Soon!)
Who knows… I may end up staying for more than just a week… How much
are the canal apartments?!
A special thanks to my Dad for making this trip happen x
Ellen Williams, 17 years old
101 The Hill
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Next steps towards preparation of Bury town centre
masterplan The next steps towards the preparation of a Bury St Edmunds town centre masterplan, has
seen the working group appoint a firm of urban design and town planning specialists.
The Bury St Edmunds Town Centre Working Group, including representatives of our Bury St
Edmunds Business Improvement District, the Bury Chamber of Commerce, Bury Market Liaison
Group, the Bury Society, the Bury Town Trust, Bury Town Council, St Edmundsbury Borough
Council and Suffolk County Council, have appointed David Lock Associates and Peter Brett
Associates to work on the project.
The first stage of work will see them prepare an issues and options report, which will highlight
what the challenges are both now and for the future of the town, plus how some of these might
be addressed. That will then go out to public consultation in the spring before forming a more
detailed vision for the town centre which will go out to consultation in the summer.
Simon Burton, director at Barker Storey Matthews and Suffolk Chamber’s representative on the
working group said: “We know that we have a great and thriving town centre, although like
anywhere it is not without its challenges to be addressed. The arc, a bold decision at the time it
was made, has been a huge success, while the town’s heritage, events, restaurants and café
culture, and The Apex, all play a major part in attracting visitors and ensuring the vibrancy of
the town centre. The specialists that we have appointed have vast experience on achieving
successful town centre schemes elsewhere and we very much look forward to working with
them.”
John Popham for the Bury Town Trust and Richard Summers for the Bury Society said: “Bury St
Edmunds town centre is a great success but we must not rest on our laurels. Shopping patterns
are changing and new homes are being built to meet demand. We want the town centre to be
conserved and enhanced to cater for local people and for visitors to support the local economy.
We care about the past and present of Bury St Edmunds and we know that changes will be
needed to meet the future.”
Matthew Lappin from David Lock Associates said: “We are delighted to have been appointed to
work with the partners and the community on this project. Bury St Edmunds has a history to be
celebrated, a fantastic mix of independent and big name shops and a thriving market – all of
which has seen it receive national recognition. The work that we will undertake now in
partnership with the communities that live, work and visit the town centre, is about identifying
and ironing out the faults, anticipating some of the challenges to our high streets that lie ahead
and working to ensure the successful future of the town.
“We and the members of the Working Group, recognise that there is a fine balance between
retail, leisure and cultural activities and we all want to ensure that Bury continues to be
successful, attractive and accessible for everyone. We will be asking local communities,
stakeholders, and the Working Group to collaborate with us in co-producing the masterplan.
Key to all of this will be the two stages of public consultation and engagement, the first of
which will be in the spring.”
Mark Beaumont, Communications, Forest Heath District and St Edmundsbury Borough councils
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What’s On! D
ate
s For
Your
Dia
ry!
Month Date Day Time Event Location Information
Dec 3rd Sat 10:00 Christmas
Coffee Morning
Great Bradley
Village Hall
Dec 7th Wed 11:45
to 12:10
Mobile library 109 Bury Road Great Thurlow
01473 263838
Dec 7th Wed 12.45
to 13:05
Mobile library Thurlow Sports
Club Little Thurlow
01473 263838
Dec 7th Wed 14:00
to 14:20
Mobile library Coronation
Cottages GW 01473 263838
Dec 17th Sat 18:30 Christmas Concert
All Saints, Great Thurlow
01440 783209
Dec 23rd Fri 19:00 Carol Service St Mary’s
Great Wratting
Jan 4th Wed
11:45
to 12:10
Mobile library 109 Bury Road Great Thurlow
01473 263838
Jan 4th Wed
12.45
to 13:05
Mobile library
Thurlow Sports
Club Little Thurlow
01473 263838
Jan 4th Wed
14:00
to 14:20
Mobile library Coronation
Cottages GW 01473 263838
Jan 10th Tue 20:00 Thurlow WI Thurlow
Village Hall
Jan 12th Thur 19:00 Thurlow Fayre Open Evening
The Cock Little Thurlow
01440783478
Jan 17th Tue 19:30 LTPC meeting Thurlow
Village Hall
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Anyone for Tennis?
Come and play tennis at Thurlow Tennis Club. Membership is now available for the 2016 season at
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/thurlowtennisclub/join
Family (including guests) £59.50; Adult £28.50; Junior £18.50
For further info contact: [email protected]
Thurlow
WI
Thurlow WI
THURLOW WI REPORT
Thurlow WI has had a busy and successful month. Two members attended the
Autumn Meeting at Culford School where Treasurer Karen Canterford presented the Margaret Hitchcock Cup won by members Dawn Abbey and Helen Bennett for their written work on the formation of a WI in the past and in the future. Dawn
had also enjoyed the Science Day at Culford and the Soup and Natter lunch at Park Farm. Helen is attending the Techie Session.
Three members had made items at the Christmas Craft session held at Sturmer and we had our own craft session at Gt Bradley where we produced several decorated muffs and blankets for dementia patients.
Four members had entered the Jigsaw challenge and came fourth out of the eight teams who had entered.
The competition for tea items was won jointly by Dawn and June Taylor.
Unfortunately the speaker failed to turn up so the evening was spent creating a paper decoration tutored by Dawn. We had two birthdays to celebrate so two cakes and tea were enjoyed.
Winners in the draw were Iris Eley, June, Jill Rodwell, Rosie Winner and Molly
Hawkins. Next month we meet at The Cock Inn for our Christmas Dinner.
Iris Eley
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Christmas Carol Concert
Saturday 17th December 2016
6.30 pm
ALL SAINTS CHURCH, GREAT THURLOW
Afterwards we will go to the Thurlow
Barn for sausage rolls, mince pies and
mulled wine.
Tickets £10 for adults, Students £5 (under 16 free) (There will be no collection during the Concert)
All proceeds shared equally between Great Thurlow Church
The Children’s Hospice at Milton Thurlow Hunt Supporters’ Club
TICKETS:PAY ON THE DOOR
or from Jane Sheppard 01440 783209
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Our candle lit CAROL SERVICE will be
on Friday 23rd December at 7pm
and is followed by mince pies and mulled wine
Please come and celebrate with your friends at St
Mary’s Great Wratting
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Month
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hurc
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December 2016 Church Services
Date Day Time/Event Time/Event Time/Event Time/Event
4th
Dec Sun
09:30 HC
Kedington
11:00 HC
Little Thurlow
11th
Dec Sun
09:30
Christingle Kedington
09:30 HC
Barnardiston
11:00 HC
Great Bradley
18th
Dec Sun
10:00 HC
Benefice Great Thurlow
16:00
Carol Service Kedington
18:30
Carol Service Little Wratting
19th
Dec Mon
14:15 Thurlow School
Christingle Service
23rd
Dec Fri
19:00
Carol Service Great Wratting
24th
Dec Sat
15:00
Crib Service Kedington
18:00
Carol Service Little Bradley
19:00
Carol Service Barnardiston
23:20
Midnight Mass Kedington
25th Dec
Sun 10:00 HC
Great Wratting
The Benefice service rota is also provided online at http://stourheadbenefice.org/
Stourhead_Benefice/Service_Rota.html
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Month
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January - February 2017 Church Services
Date Day Time/Event Time/Event Time/Event Time/Event
1st
Jan Sun
09:30 HC
Little Bradley
09:30 SOTW
Kedington
11:00 HC
Great Thurlow
8th
Jan Sun
09:30 HC
Barnardiston
09:30 SOTW
Kedington
11:00 HC
Great Bradley
15th
Jan Sun
10:00 HC
Benefice Little Wratting
22nd
Jan Sun
08:00 HC
Kedington
09:30 HC
Little Thurlow
11:00 HC
Great Wratting
18:00 ES
Kedington
29th
Jan Sun
10:00 HC
Benefice Kedington
5th
Feb Sun
09:30 HC
Kedington
11:00 HC
Great Thurlow
12th Feb
Sun 09:30 HC
Barnardiston 09:30 SOTW Kedington
11:00 HC Little Bradley
How did Scrooge win the football game? The ghost of Christmas passed!
What do Santa's little helpers learn at school? The elf-abet!
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Our
Rect
or
Write
s Our Rector Writes
The Rector writes: some thoughts on Christmas Many of you, I expect, will be familiar with the monologues written by Marriott
Edgar in the 1930s and performed in his own inimitable style over many years by Stanley Holloway, and featuring characters such as 'Marksman Sam' and 'Albert Ramsbottom', If so, you will probably recall "The recumbent posture", which
begins with the little boy Albert confined to his bed after Christmas with a "tight kind of pain in his stummick, and a light feeling up in his head". His parents, concerned to see him so ill, ask him to put out his tongue, but seeing it, suggest
he puts it back again quick. The doctor is called in, and surprises them by deciding that the pain is in Albert's "ab-domain", and "not in his stummick at all". The bottle of 'physick' which subsequently arrives has "instructions on t’label to say 'To
be took in a recumbent posture, one teaspoon, three times a day". What follows is a long search for a "recumbent posture". Several shopkeepers reckon to keep them but haven't one in stock. Eventually the chemist points out that the
'recumbent posture' is Latin and means "Lying down". Albert's mother insists that her son will not be dosed with Latin, and that all he will get will be plain castor oil - leaving the posture to him.
Many people have mixed feelings about Christmas. The festival which is - quite
rightly - an occasion for great joy and celebration is, for some people, a time of the year to be endured, rather than to be enjoyed. The celebrations of some will be marred by the absence of loved ones departed into the nearer keeping of God.
Family gatherings at this kind of the year may make the loneliness of others, unable to be with their own loved ones, even more acute. For some people Christmas Day brings little to which they can look forward, and for some it will be
just another day, when they may not see anyone at all. Most people will have things about Christmas which they like, and things which they dislike. Some, like young Albert, will dislike the "tight kind of pain" in the stomach and the "light
feeling" up in the head which results after the excesses of Christmas Day. For some the presence of other members of the family may be a mixed blessing.
Our modern celebrations of Christmas contain elements of tradition which go back
to the ancient Scandinavian mid-winter festival of Yuletide, and the Roman
celebration in December of Saturnalia. These festivals were given new meaning on
the instructions of Pope Gregory when Saint Augustine arrived in England. In this
part of the Northern Hemisphere, Christmas comes at the darkest and deadest
part of the year, and our celebration should help to cheer us up. Christmas tends
to be a very busy time, with the various different events and preparations needing
to be made for our celebrations at home. It is important that we do not lose sight
of the event which is really at the heart of Christmas, the birth of the baby Jesus.
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Prayer needs and home Communions If you are in need of prayer, or are aware of someone who needs to be included in
prayer, please contact the Rector. There is no need to go into detail and no-one will be mentioned by name in
intercessions unless they give their permission but you can be assured that you or the person you bring forward will be prayed for. The same applies if you, or someone you know, hasn’t been able to come to Communion because of illness and would like to
receive. In these cases you can still be included by the Rector or a member of the ministry team bringing Communion to you in your home.
For all pastoral matters please contact Rev. Derek Hollis on 01440 763066.
Our
Rect
or
Write
s That event was really the greatest miracle the world has ever seen, when God
became human. Jesus said of himself "I am the Light of the World". He came to be an influence for good in an evil and wicked world. He expects us as Christians to shine out too with his reflected light, and, similarly, to be an influence for good
in the world of today.
I'm not a great fan of poetry, but I am fond of John Betjeman's poem which paints a picture of the festival with all its modern trappings, and then points out that none of them can compare in importance with the truth of the Incarnation of
our Lord - "that God was man in Palestine, and lives today in bread and wine".
I wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas.
Derek Hollis.
I Wylie
Park Cottage Carlton Newmarket
CB8 9LD
Park Cottage
Traditional Home Reared Bronze Turkeys For Christmas
TEL: 01223 290907 or 07769956533
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soil conditioner
multipurpose potting compost
topsoil mixes
barks
lawn dressings
lawn seeds
freshly cut turf
available in bulk bags or loose
Come and see us at Sturmer Nurseries
Taking orders now for Christmas
Handmade and individual
cushions of varying sizes
Book cushions, personalised
with initials Curtains altered and other small
sewing requirements
Please check out my facebook page
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PEST CONTROL SERVICES
Rodent & Insect Specialist
CLUSTER FLYS, LOFT AREA,
WASPS, ANTS
RATS, MICE, MOLES, RABBITS &
DEER MANAGEMENT
Agricultural & Domestic
6 & 12 Month Contracts Available
Free Quotations
Contact Mr N. J. Leonard
Barnardiston:
01440 786963
Mobile:
07979648857
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ARTISTEEL LTD
Artisan Blacksmith offering a bespoke service
*Gates, railings, balconies and balustrades made to your budget designed to suit your
home *Garden sculpture and trellis
*Small works for gifts, fire grates, coal pokers, ornate candle holders
*Curtain rails to fit awkward cottages and little windows, in any finish and style
*Beautiful handrails and ramps for disabled access that blend in with your home
Industrial customers:
*Health and safety guards, platform and access for industry
*Welding and repairs for farming community
*If you need a highly skilled welder, even for the day
We are used to working with architects and other designers. We are fully insured and
have all current PASMA, IPAF, MPQC Quarry passport and CSCS certificates.
Contact: mobile: 07827966976; email: [email protected]
See our facebook page, www.artisteel.co.uk.
Village Link Advertising Rates (per quarter page) Single advertisement - £10 Six months advertising - £40 Twelve months advertising - £65 Back Page Advertising Rates (per month) Full Page Colour - £50 Half Page Colour - £30 Quarter Page Colour - £20 To be supplied in Jpeg or Bitmap format
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Making women feel better about themselves
I help busy women get themselves off the back burner and into the driving seat of their lives.
I am known for making a huge impact on women’s lives leaving them feeling men-
tally uplifted and physically invigorated.
I’ve helped housewives to airline pilots. Email me to see my testimonials:
Or call me for an initial chat: 01440 783342 or 07791 837114
Fully equipped, qualified & insured Personal Trainer, NLP coach & Sports Massage Therapist
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DIY Home Maintenance
Are you looking for help with any
DIY/ Home Maintenance?
Contact Andy an experienced tradesman who has
recently moved into Thurlow.
Andy has years of experience and
prides himself on doing an excellent
job everytime. His portfolio includes
painting and decorating, DIY, general
repairs and differing types of
restoration projects.
References available on request. Please call Andrew Clay on
01440 783192
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INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS. This is a brief guide, intended especially for newcomers to the villages, with information about the facilities and services available locally and some useful telephone numbers and addresses.
Services and Societies in Thurlow Telephone Thurlow Garage – Ray Sharrod 01440 783248
The Cock Inn 01440 783224
Parish Clerk – Little Thurlow – Molly Hawkins 01440 783259
Parish Clerk – Great Thurlow – Diana Allin 01440 783560
Thurlow CEVC School – Head Teacher 01440 783281
Tiddly Tots – Zoe Hunt Wednesdays 10 am - 12 noon during term time
078911 46931
Thurlow Fayre – Alison Coffey 01440 783478
Thurlow Gardening Club – Dawn Abbey 01440 783646
Thurlow Sports Club Secretary – Allan Loveday 01440 707416
Thurlow Village Hall Committee – Ros Bunting 01440 783528
Thurlow Village Hall Bookings – Diana Allin Email: [email protected]
01440 783560
Thurlow Womens Institute – President Dawn Abbey 01440 783646
Thurlow Tennis Club—Andy Quick 01440 783070
Services and Societies in Great Wratting Telephone Neighbourhood Watch — Clare Egloff 07780724798
Red Lion, Great Wratting – George and Linda Sykes 01440 783237
The Great Wratting Book Group – Jean Newlands 01440 783111
Great Wratting Email Tree — Dawn Fisk— [email protected] 01440 783993
The mobile library service stops at Coronation Cottages from 2.00 to 2.20 pm every 4 weeks, on Wednesday afternoons
01440 702638
Emergency Telephone
Police Response – any officer, non emergency 101
Police Response – Emergency 999
Suffolk Fire Service 01284 558888
UK Network (Electricity) 24 hour Emergency helpline 0800 7838838
UK Power Networks - in case of power cuts 105
Anglian Water 24 hour Emergency Helpline (water/sewage) 08457 145145
British Telecom 24 hour fault reporting 0800 800151
Floodline 24 hour with recorded update 0845 9881188
In case of disaster or village is cut off, go to Thurlow Village Hall. Key Holder is Diana Allin – 89a Hill House, Great Thurlow
01440 783560
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Community Contacts Telephone Churches – Stourhead Benefice – Rev. Derek Hollis 01440 763066
Haverhill Social Services 01440 764949
Haverhill Citizens Advice Bureau 01440 704012
St Edmundsbury Borough Council Planning 01284 763233
St Edmundsbury Borough Council 01284 763233
St Edmundsbury Borough Council (Haverhill office) 01440 702271
County Councillor – Mary Evans 01284 789478
Suffolk County Council General Enquiries 08456 066067
District Councillor - Jane Midwood 01440 820360
Age UK - Mary Hilton 01440 783649
Thurlow Estate – Tim Barling, Agent Thurlow Estate – Tom Duffin, Assistant to Agent
01440 783661
Libraries – Haverhill Libraries – Bury St Edmunds A mobile library visits the villages every 4 weeks on a Wednesday stopping at Sowley Green, 150 Bury Road from 11:30-11:40 am; Great Thurlow, 109 Bury Road from 11:45-12:10 pm; Little Thurlow, Thurlow Sports Club from 12:45-13:05 pm and Great Wratting, Coronation cottages from 14:00 –14:20 pm.
01440 702638 01284 352545 01473 263838
Suffolk Radio – BBC FM 103.9 or 104.6 01473 250000
Refuse Collection Bin collection is every Friday morning alternating between black and brown bins one week and blue bins on their own the next.
01284 757320
Environmental Health and Pest Control 01284 757084
Health and Wellbeing Telephone Doctors – The Christmas Maltings and Clements Practice Doctors – Selby Practice Doctors – Haverhill Family Practice
01440 269366 01440 702010 01440 702010 01440 703667
Chemist – Boots, Haverhill Chemist – Sainsburys Pharmacy Chemist – The Co—operative Pharmacy
01440 702058 01440 708043 01440 702079
Hospital – West Suffolk (Bury St Edmunds) Hospital – West Suffolk Accident and Emergency Hospital – Addenbrookes (Cambridge)
01284 713000 01284 713333 01223 245151
Vets – Swayne and Partners (Haverhill) Vets – Lida Vets (Newmarket) Vets – Hawkedon Veterinary Surgery Vets - Homefield Vets
01440 702007 01638 560000 01284 789428 01440 712021
Church Wardens Telephone St Mary’s Church, Great Wratting—Simon Corbett 01440 783698
St Mary’s Church, Great Wratting—Ben Stanton 01440 783103
St Peter’s Church, Little Thurlow—Robin Vestey T.B.A.
St Peter’s Church, Little Thurlow—Iris Eley 01440 783534
All Saints Church, Great Thurlow—George Vestey 01440 783240
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Great Wratting Parish Council Contacts Telephone
Chair - Keith Turner 01440 783460
Vice-Chair – Gavin Acheson 01440 783515
Councillor – Anthony Lundrigan 01440 783817
Councillor – Dawn Fisk 01440 783993
Councillor – Steven Robinson 01440 783131
Councillor—Diana Curtis 01440 783898
Parish Clerk – Richard Bowler - [email protected] 01638 731300
If you would like information about joining Great Wratting Parish Council, please contact the Parish Clerk. www.parish-council.com/greatwrattingparishcouncil
Little Thurlow Parish Council Contacts Telephone Chris Field – Chairman 01440 783697
Jessica Hale –Vice Chairman 01440 783190
Will Griffiths 01440 783496
Chris Lowe 01440 783891
Andrew Dickson 01440 783385
Sue Acey 01440 783545
Geoff Patient 01440 783693
Molly Hawkins—Parish Clerk 01440 783259
Great Thurlow Parish Council Contacts Telephone Peter Thomas—Chairman 01440 783700
Conrad Hawkins —Vice Chairman 01440 783259
George Vestey 01440 783240
Stan Cook 01440 783532
Rod Pass 01440 783610
Naomi Watts To follow
Jane Sheppard 01440 783209
Diana Allin—Parish Clerk 01440 783560
Parish Council Notice Board
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