Stratford St Mary Higham Holton St Mary Raydon Quartet The Parish Magazine October 2016 Issue 338
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QuartetThe Parish Magazine
October 2016
Issue 338
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WelcomeDear friends,
As announced in lastmonth's Quartet, weare hoping to involve
children more and more in the life of thechurch, so please do let me know ifyour children would like to take onsome special roles on Sundaymornings, doing things like taking upthe Communion bread and wine or thecollection, or even helping me to givethe Communion wine to people as theycome up to the altar to receive it.
We are also hoping to launch a new'Family Hour Sunday School' inStratford on the first Sunday of themonth - children will have their own funsession in the side chapel of the churchwhile their parents continue with thenormal service. I have one braveparent who is willing to oversee this,and it would be great if others wouldoffer, too. We shall aim to start this onan experimental basis in the New Year,so look out for further information in thismagazine.
As also promised, we shall be revertingto a pattern of weekly Morning Prayerin the four churches, so look out for thedates and venues in each month'scentrefold.
On a rather sadder note, some of youwill have read in the local and national
press about our Rural Dean andRector of Hadleigh, Layham andShelley, Revd Martin Thrower, whowas arrested in early August forvoyeurism. He is currently suspendedfrom his duties while on police bail,and his parishes are being lookedafter until further notice by RevdCanon Dr John Parr. I have taken onthe duties of being Acting Rural Dean,and would ask for your prayers formyself, my colleagues, and all othersaffected by this very distressingsituation.
I know that those of you who arealready cynical about the Church willnot be attracted to find out more aboutJesus Christ when you hear aboutthings like this. I can only apologiseto you all on behalf of the Church asa whole. We here in HadleighDeanery hope to learn from thissituation and move forward to choosethe love of God as our guide for abetter future.
With very best wishes to you all,
Rosalind PaulRector
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The Quartet Diary
October
1 SSM Rambling Club
5 Stour Valley Men’s Probus Club Dicky Ticker Talk, Capel
6 Autumn Fair, Great Bromley
8 Devillish quiz Raydon
11 Raydon Fair Trade Coffee Morning SSM Rambling Club
12 Stour Valley U3A Meeting
13 Raydon Parish Council Meeting
15 HSM Social Club Quiz Night
19 World Famous Psychiatrist to Visit Essex Stour Valley Men’s Probus Club
23 SSM Rambling Club
27 R&DGC Open Charity Night
November
2 Stour Valley U3A Meeting
3 SSM Rambling Club
4 HSM Social Club Bonfire Night
5 Nayland Bonfire & Fireworks SSM Community Fireworks Raydon Bonfire Night
8 Raydon Fair Trade Coffee Morning
9 Stour Valley U3A Meeting
11 SSM Rambling Club
12 Headway Suffolk Awards Ball, Woodbridge
14 SSM Parish Council Meeting
15 Raydon Parish Council Meeting
16 Stour Valley U3A Meeting
19 SSM 2nd St Edmunds Pie Dance
21 SSM Rambling Club
24 R&DGC AGM/Social Evening
December
6 Raydon Fair Trade Coffee Morning
7 Stour Valley U3A Christmas Lunch
10 Phoenix Brass Concert Raydon
15 Raydon Parish Council Meeting
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Editors Corner
It never ceases to amaze me how differentAugust is from September. It seems that withthe passing of the holiday season, all of asudden the warm sunny days are over andthe mud, wind and rain start again.
I think it has been even more pronouncedthis year with our lovely hot summer, but asI write this in mid September, I somehowdon’t feel it at all strange to be letting youknow Christmas is just around the corner -the weather is already telling me.
Christmas IS only just around the corner, andto prove it you will find the first of theChristmas events being advertised - it’s nottoo early to be organised!
Before we get there though, don’t forgetbonfire night. There’s plenty going on in thevillages, so do join in.
One more thing to mention, something that Idon’t remember happening before, so itwould be good to support - James Cartlidgeis doing a surgery in Stratford (see the adverton page 6) It’s good to see our MP takingthe time to come to see us!
Happy reading and don’t forget to wrap upwarm!
Anne and Jane,
Articles for the Quartet are included if wehave room, and if, in the opinion of theeditors, they are of general interest to ourreaders. Please remember all articles willbe subject to editing. We prefer you tocontact us via email where possible.
Copy deadline for next edition:19th October 2016
Contact details: Email:[email protected]
Editors:Anne Wicks; 1 Corpus ChristiCottages, Holton St Mary. CO7 6NN
Jane Lelliott ; 5 Swan Meadow,Stratford St Mary. CO7 6JQ
Distribution: Dave Leach07930390517
Invoicing: Jenny [email protected]
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Stratford St Mary
Transport to medicalappointments.
If you live in Stratford St Mary and havedifficulty in getting to and from medicalappointments our friendly team are happyto help.
We can also help with transport to visitpeople in hospital.
Please give us as much notice as you can.
ring:. Charlie Ablitt on 01206 322684Lynn Badcock on 01206 323788
STRATFORD St. MARYPARISH ROOM
letting fees are as follows:
1 session - £17.00.2 consecutive sessions - £30.00.
all day - £38.00.A session is 5 hours i.e. morning -
afternoon- eveningSpecial rates for regular bookings.Heating and lighting are includedFor booking please see or ring
Don Umfreville at Christmas Cottage,Upper Street.Tel : 322 626.
Are you interested in localHistory?
Stratford St Mary is looking for a newArchivist. This will be someone who isresponsible for collecting and ensuring thecare of historic journals, letters,photographs and other works relating toStratford St Mary. The Parish Councilcurrently have the present informationstored, but if the right person is able tokeep to documents safely and securely athome this would be an advantage but notabsolutely necessary. Also if anyone isinterested or has experience in convertingdocuments to electronic format this wouldalso be a bonus. Please contact a memberof the Parish Council or the Clerk [email protected].
COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCHSCHEME
This has been in operation since 2013 andis run by village residents giving their timein order to make our village safer forresidents of all age groups by encouragingmotorists to drive through our village at nomore than the legal limit of 30mph.
We would, however, welcome a few morevolunteers into the scheme so if you couldspare just 1 or 2 hours per month pleaseconsider joining us.
Please contactBill Davies,3.Spanbies Road,tel 01206 322990 for more details.
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Stratford St Mary ParishCouncil Emergency Team
If an emergency does arise, pleasecontact one of the following teammembers:
Hilary Cairns – Emergency TeamLeader6 Mors End 01206 32341707712 [email protected] Woodard12 Swaynes 01206 [email protected] GriffinBrook Farm, School Lane 01206337363/07885 [email protected] Kite42 Strickmere 01206 32248207958 515573Bill Davies3 Spanbies 01206 [email protected]
Stratford St Mary Parish Council website hasnow been updated. Please pop over towww.stratfordstmary.onesuffolk.net and letus know what you think. If you would likeyour event advertised on the website as wellas in the Quartet, whatever it may be, pleaselet the parish clerk know [email protected]
Please note the following dates for theParish Council meetings:
November 14th 7.30pm
POPPY DAY APPEAL – 2016
I have taken over responsibility fromEileen Platford, after her many years ofsterling work, providing poppies for theabove appeal in Stratford St Mary. It willtake time to organise door-to-doorcollections, so I hope you will forgive me ifI place Poppy displays this year in thefollowing locations, so that you canpurchase a poppy:
Farm Shop/RestaurantAnchor Public HouseGaragePost Office/StoresSwan Public HouseBlack Horse Public HousePrimary SchoolChurchRosebank, Lower Street
It is a worthy cause, to supportservicemen and woman who, at thebehest of the Government in power, fighton our behalf to keep this country safe.The injured require ongoing care, helpand support.
Thank you
David Isaac
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SSM Rambling Club
Future Events
Saturday 1 October – Woodham Walter(about 4.5 miles)
Tuesday 11 October – ThorringtonStreet (about 4 miles)
Sunday 23 October – Halstead (about4.5 miles)
Thursday 3 November – Chappell(about 4.5 miles) – time to be confirmed
Friday 11 November – Pin Mill (about 5miles)
Monday 21 November – Fingringhoe(about 4 miles)
Recent Events
In August, instead of a summer BBQ wehad a day out on the River Stour. Wetook 3 boats from Sudbury to Henny,where we lunched at the Swan. Seephotos.
Main contact is the chairman, DonUmfreville on 01206 322626. Unlessstated otherwise, we meet up at 09:45at the Parish Room, Upper Street,Stratford St Mary.
Dave George 01206 322297
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Weather report
Forgetting June, I think we can say we haveexperienced a barbecue summer whichseems to have continued into September atthe time of compiling this article.No doubt the summer has been goodcompared to the average but not recordbreaking. June was the wettest recorded inrecent years in our area. I measured a totalof 115millimetres(4.5 inches) of rain for Junewhich was 2 1/2 times the average for Junewhere we live. At the same time, Franceexperienced devastating floods with theSeine overflowing its banks in Paris resultingin some loss of lives. However the monthsof July and August have been exceptionallydry. I measured a total of 21.7millimetres(0.85inches) and a total of 19.8millimetres((0.78 inches) for August, therainfall in both months being less than halfthe average. Taking into account the unevendistribution of rain, the overall amount for thesummer months was about average.The maximum and minimum temeperaturesfor July and August were appreciably aboveaverage. I recorded 22.8C and 14.8Crespectively for July and likewise 23.4C &14.8C for August. Sunshine amounts in Junewere below average because of the rain andaround average for July but an estimatedtotal of 266 hours for August being wellabove the mean for the month and explainsthe partial parchness of the landscape andthe yellow and bronze colour of our lawns atthe time of writing. By virtue of the wet June,Alton Water looked well topped up in July soI should imagine there is no immediate threatof water shortages and hose pipe bans.There has been a noticeable absence ofthunder recorded in our area this summer,continuing the trend of recent years whichdoesn't necessarily apply to other areas ofthe country. One unusual feature were thestrong winds, almost gale force, on August20th, causing some damage to fences,runner bean supports etc.We lose 4 hours daylight between August21st and October 21st so Autumn hasapproached fast. The romantic poet John
Keats(1785-1824) in his ode to Autumndescribes it as a ‘season of mist andmellow fruitfulness' which sums it up prettywell. Sadly, Keats never lived to make oldbones and was buried in a cemetery inRome, whilst on a tour of Europe.October and November tend to be someof the wettest months of the year. Theaverage maximum temperature forOctober is about 15C and for November itis around 10.5C. Don't count on thiscoming winter to be as mild as the previousone when I didn't record a flake of snowand very few frosts.Robin Jackson
STRATFORD ST. MARY CHRISTIANFELLOWSHIP(known also as “Stratford Chapel”)Upper Street, Stratford St. Mary CO7 6JH
We are an evangelical/charismatic andcommunity based Church attended by allage groupsSunday Services:10 a.m. Morning Praise & Worshipfollowed by refreshments10.15 a.m. -11.15 a.m. “Sparks onSunday” for children aged 5 – 11 yearsand Youth Group for ages 12-16 years.6.30 p.m. Prayer and PraiseMid-Week Groups:Tuesdays 9.30 am – 11.30 am - Mums &Tots (during term time)Tuesday 7.30 am -9.30 am - Men’sRecreational Evening (2nd Tues everymonth)Wednesday 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm - BibleDiscussion and Fellowship EveningFriday 5 pm – 6.30pm – “Sparks onFriday” for Children ages 7 – 11 yearsFriday 7.30pm – 9.30pm - “Ignition”Youth Club for teens ages 11 – 16 yrs
For further information:Telephone: Phil (01473) 310728Email : [email protected]:www.stratfordstmarychapel.com
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Fed up with hard water andlime scale? Fitting a water softenerwill save you money and time.
East Anglia has some ofthe hardest water in GreatBritain. The scale build upon shower screens andtaps, that ring of scum inthe basin, and limescale inkettles are some of the vis-
ible consequences of hard water. We have toresort to using large amounts of washingpowder, conditioner, extra salts in the dishwasher and expensive bathroom cleaningproducts to overcome the dreaded scale.In my professionalcapacity I’ve re-placed countlessappliances thatshould have had alonger service life.
Scale blocks water ways in boilers and hotwater pipes. Heating elements in hot watercylinders and electric showers get encrusted
and fail.All these problemscan be solved by fit-ting an ion exchangewater softener. Laun-dered clothes will feel
softer, after showering your skin will feelsmoother, you’ll use far less detergents andthe adverse effects on your plumbing systemwill start to reverse.If you would like to know more, give me acall. I’m happy to show you a simple 15minute demonstration and provide an instal-lation survey. A typical installation can bedone in one day. Ring me on 01206 337316 or 07896054439 or email [email protected]
Brett Valley Installations
The Institute hall
can be hired at reasonable rates for awide range of social activities. For moreinformation please contact our bookingsecretary, Norman Woodard on 01206
323015, his email [email protected] and hishome address is 12 Swaynes,Stratford St
Mary.
Many thanks to all our 100 Clubsubscribers for your continued support inhelping us to maintain your village hall.
Membership costs only £1 per month andyou could win £40 first prize in our monthly
draw. Contact Norman Woodward(address and phone number as above) if
you wish to join.
100 Club winnersSeptember
17 Carole Lawrence £40.00
5 L. Paiola £10.00
81 B. Kill £5.00
With immediate effect, the new e-mail address for Stratford St Mary
Parish Council will [email protected].
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Interested in becoming a CFR?
Why not find out what it is about?
Look at the CFR link on the East ofEngland Ambulance Services website.You can even apply on line!
If you watch the training video - do notbe alarmed - you are never expectedto do mouth to mouth.
For further information, please contactyour local co-ordinator.
IGNITION Youth ClubStratford Chapel
Every Friday night7.30 to 9.30
Age 11 - 16contact [email protected]
Colin the fishmonger has his freshfish van in the lay-by at the bottom
of Church Hill in Stratford everyThursday morning from
10.30am to 1.30pm
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Morning. Can you believe it, it was too hotto be outside, but the Church waswonderfully cool and beautifully decoratedfollowing our harvest service.
We had some visitors from the other sideof the world today, the family of two of ourregulars and it was nice to welcome themagain. We also had a visitor from one ofthe Ipswich cycle clubs who are regularsat our “Tea Afternoons” and make surethey don't miss the ones that include us ontheir routes! Now the Fair Trade coffeemornings with the goodies from the“Frinton Patisserie” could make their list.This time black pudding sausage rollswere a new addition and absolutelyfantastic! Another bag full of knittedsquares arrived today, I will have alreadytaken them before our next coffee morningso I'll let you know then how many therewere this time and thanks for keeping theneedles clicking.
We're rushing through the year now andit's the October Fair Trade coffee morningon the 11th next time. Only one more afterthat and it will be our “Festive”celebrations, where has the year gone toagain?
Thanks again for coming along eachmonth and supporting “Fair Trade”Wendy Mumford 312123
Raydon
Fair Trade CoffeeMorning
It was the hottestday for 105 yearstoday for ourSeptember 13th FairTrade Coffee
Raydon Parish CouncilSchedule of Meetings
All at 7.30pm in the KGFPavilion
Thursday 13 OctoberTuesday 15 NovemberThursday 15 December
Thursday 19 January 2017
NB: if you would like to see copies ofthe minutes of any Raydon ParishCouncil meetings, please contactJane Cryer, Parish Clerk (details
below)
Jane CryerClerk to the Council
Sunnyside Cottage, Overbury HallRoad, Layham IP7 5NA
07920 713940 / [email protected]
A note for Everyone
Just a reminder for housenames/numbers to be visible. If anemergency vehicle needs to find yourhouse at night, will it find it easily?
Lots of names/numbers are hiddenbehind bushes - it would only take afew minutes to clear it but those fewminutes might make a hugedifference if the emergency vehiclefinds your house first time.
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Raydon Century Club Draws:
SEPTEMBER
£25 100 Mr Gregson
£15 17 Mr & Mrs Aldous
£10 155 Rosemary Coe
£5 16 Ms N Summers
£5 99 Mrs S Larner
£5 5 Mr S Daldry
£5 127 Mr Barry Marchant
Raydon Club is open to residents ofthis parish and will in future be held onWednesday evenings each week from
8.30 till 11 pm.Licenced bar, pool, darts etc.Look forward to seeing you!
Bike Ride
I’m standing in for Jan Hyland regardingthe Suffolk Historic Churches Trust so onher behalf a huge THANK YOU to all theRaydon Riders and their sponsors.
I have heard whispers of some of the totalsraised and they sound fantastic!!!
As usual, if you could collect the moneyfrom your sponsors and let me have itbefore the end of October that would begreat. Then in the November Quartet we’llfind out how much you all collected and ifthe “whispers” were correct!
Many thanks again...............Wendy Mumford 312123
Suffolk Phoenix BrassPresents
a ChristmasConcert
on Saturday 10th December
in St Mary`s Church, RaydonAt 7.30pm
Advance ticket SalesTo include refreshments &
wine
Children under 12 FreeContact 01473 310320
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Raydon and District Gardening Club
Writing these notes on 16th September, avery wet day after the highest hottemperatures (mid 80`s) for the first weekof September for years following weeks ofhot dry weather, the rain is much needed,and also a strange coincidence because ifyou look back to 2015 Quartet on the 16thSeptember it was also a very wet day afterweeks of dry weather.
Remember the saying “what comes aroundgoes around”, it will be nice to makewatering cans / hoses redundant, giving usmore time to collect seed from plants readyto plant and increase your stock, or replaceolder plants that might have died or just bein the wrong place, or of course later thismonth you can move established plantsaround. Its also time to purchase additionalbulbs ready for planting for that extraspecial “Spring display”. If it’s tulips ofcourse don`t plant them until late Octoberor even early November. Most of all enjoyyour autumn gardens and the widercountryside.
October 27th is our “Open Charity Night”and this year we are raising funds for theEast Anglian Air Ambulance so hope youwill all come to support this very worthyCharity as who knows when it will beneeded to help somebody near and dear toany of us. Our guest speaker will give aillustrated talk, taking us all on a “ThaiOdyssey” which sounds very intriguing andI am sure will be very interesting andinformative. This will be followed by theusual refreshments and raffle. Anybody cancome so members bring along friends andneighbours to help us raise a substantialamount to yet another very worthy Charity.
As they say “Help them to help us” if andwhen needed.
To all members please attend your AGM &Members social evening on Thursday 24thNovember. It’s your chance to vote for a newcommittee, and to come and enjoy a glassof wine, cold buffet, table quizzes, grandraffle, & meet invited guests, your presidentand of course most importantly to renew yourmembership. (Not necessarily in that order)Also remember to please bring alonganybody who wishes to join the club on thenight. More members means more funds tospend on quality guest speakers and holdthe membership fee to a reasonable amount.As always your committee looks forward toseeing you all at these events.
Geoff Horrex, (01473 310422)
www.raydon-gc.org.uk
36th Year
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SPEEDING – HELP TO MAKERAYDON SAFER
It is a matter of extreme concern to yourParish Council that speeding traffic in thevillage is becoming more prevalent by theday - and statistics show an alarmingpicture.
Your Parish Council is determined to try toalleviate this problem and is considering anumber of speed detection devicessuitable for our road conditions andeffective as deterrents.Research has involved a lengthyconsultation with neighbouring parisheswho have already acquired suchequipment and operated it for some time.We can report that the most effectivemeans of curbing speeding, based on ourconsultation, appears to be CommunitySpeedwatch. Some parishes say that theresults have been conclusive - speedinghas been noticeably reduced.
However, this would require volunteers tooperate the equipment. Please contact meif you would be prepared to participate,should the PC decide to go ahead with thisinitiative – full training would be given.You can find out more about CommunitySpeedwatch by visiting:http://www.suffolk.police.uk/safetyadvice/roadsafety/knowthelaw/speeding/communityspeedwatch.aspx
Jane CryerClerk to Raydon Parish Council01473 824287 / 07920 [email protected]
RAYDON PARISH COUNCIL NEEDSYOU!
Raydon Parish Council should have nineParish Councillors - at the moment we haveonly five. We wish to fill the four vacanciesin order to be able to represent you aseffectively as possible. In particular, we arekeen to recruit people from Lower Raydonas the existing Councillors are all from theupper part of the village.
The job of a Parish Councillor is torepresent the interest of the village as awhole. As a Parish Councillor you willrepresent the electors of Raydon in raisingand discussing those issues on which theParish Council is empowered to act. Youwill be expected to attend the regularCouncil meetings, which are held monthlyon a Thursday. Membership of the Councilis open to electors whose residence is inRaydon or within 3 miles of Raydon, orwhose principal place of work is Raydon.Training is available through SALC (SuffolkAssociation of Local Councils).
If you wish to support your village and areinterested in becoming a Parish Councillor,please contact me
Jane CryerClerk to Raydon Parish Council01473 824287 / 07920 [email protected]
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Dont Forget!
Devilish Quiz
Raydon Village Hall8th October
7.30Apply for tables 310320 or
310422Bring own drinksNibbles provided
If you would like to see copies of theminutes of any Raydon Parish Councilmeetings, please contact Jane Cryer,Parish Clerk on 07920 713940, or emailher at [email protected].
Bonfire Night atRaydon
Saturday November 5th
Bonfire lighting at 7pm approx
The big night out – come & enjoyBBQ and Bar
Even more fireworks this year soplease give generously to thebucket collection.
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Higham
HIGHAM VILLAGE SUMMERPARTY
A huge thank you to all who came to theparty in Hugo and Caroline’s field on 31st
July and made it a memorable andenjoyable event. The cricket match heldaccording to Higham Rules was a sight tobehold with new comer Hugo Lloyd beingnamed man of the match. Thanks to ChrisGriffin for taking budding sailors out fromthe Brett and on to the Stour in his boat(and safely back again).We also enjoyed music from James Sakal,a BBQ from Kerridges and other superbfood from ladies in the village. There areso many people to thank – the organisingcommittee, Sara Carr, Caroline Parker, JillWilson and Kate Fairbairn; the tent erectionteam; the providers of food; Hugo Parkerfor crafting a cricket pitch in a field which afew weeks before was waving with unmownhay. Most of all thank you to all who cameand generously contributed to the £1,011raised for the planned improvements toHigham Church.
Martyn Carr - Churchwarden
CAN YOU HELP?
Do you have some spare time to helpwith leading the ponies or sidewalking
the riders for Ipswich RDA?
Our sessions are as follows:Adults onTuesdays 10 – 11.30 a.m. Children on
Thursdays 1 – 2.30 p.m.term time only.
You do not need to do a session everyweek - just as often as you like!
If you would like to know more or comealong to visit during a session at Bentley
Riding School please contact
Frances Torrington on 01473312046/07711080658
You will receive a very warm welcome,make new friends and be involved insomething that is very rewarding!
Previous experience with horses helpfulbut most certainly not essential.
One form to fill in and an Advanced DBScheck requiredunless you have had anAdvanced DBS check with another
organisation within the last six months.
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Holton St Mary
First Friday of the MonthLunch Club
On the first Friday of every month there isa Lunch Club in the Village Hall forresidents of the village of Holton St Mary.All ages welcome!
A Light Lunch will be served between12.30 - 2.00 pm at a cost of £2.50 perhead.
The lunches are a collaboration betweensome of the organised groups in thevillage, and are non-profit making!
Any surplus funds will be reinvested.
If you would like to join us for lunch,please contact Frances Torrington on312046 or Sally Thurlow on 312080 oremail Frances [email protected] orSally on [email protected]
We are also looking for volunteers to helprun the lunches and help on the day.
Holton St Mary SocialClub
Whist – Last Friday of the Month
Quiz Night – 15th October
Bonfire Night – Friday 4thNovemberBonfire Material collection theSaturday before as usual
To all dog walkers
The Parish Council has received reports ofdog mess being left in the Churchyard.When out and about with your dog pleaseremember it is your responsibility to clearup any mess. This applies to publicfootpaths as well as the Churchyard,Millennium Green and pavements. Thereis a dog litter bin in Church Square.
Thank you for your co-operation.
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Christmas is coming! Do youwant to save time and money?
For a small donation the Holton St. MaryChurch Fund Raising Group will publishyour good wishes to your friends in theQuartet area via Quartet And Church noticeboard, saving you the time and expense ofwriting Christmas Cards.
To let me know how you would sign for youand your family,
e-mail me [email protected], phone01473828532 or put a note in the box onthe church bookcase.
Closing Date NOVEMBER 8th
Holton St Mary VillageHall
can be hired at very reasonablerates!
Available during the day and mostevenings (not Friday) from £17.00
Saturdays from £35.00
For further information and bookingplease contact Rachel Eagle on
01473 310550
Christmas Coffee andShopping Morning
Saturday 26th November2016
Holton St Mary Village Hall10 am to 12 noon
Carved wooden productsMade in Holton Stall
TombolaSilk flower & basket
creationsand many more...plus
Coffee, Cakes and Chatter
Proceeds to Holton St. Mary ChurchThere is still time to book in if you
wish to take a stall.Please contact Claire Rowan:
01473 311 531
Suffolk Historic ChurchesTrust
Ride and Stride,10th September 2016
A big thank you to all those in the Beneficewho made the day such a success, thecyclists, walkers, their sponsors and therecorders who made our visiting cyclists sowelcome.We are very lucky to have so manysupporters in our four villages and I knowthat everyone involved with the SuffolkHistoric Churches Trust is grateful for yourhelp.Please put Saturday 9th September 2017in your next year’s diary for the 36th Rideand Stride!Caroline Favell, Area Organiser
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Kenny’s SESAW News
Our canine mascot is preparing to meet hisPublic at our Great Bentley Autumn Fair(report next month) so it’s me, Ollie here togive you the feline point of view. Last monthKenneth suggested us cats don’t notice thevolunteers but we miss nothing! Whilst hescuttles around below, up in the hay storeI observe the dog walkers; some draggedby their eager charges, others gentlycoaxing new arrivals for their morningconstitutional. Sad mutterings from thekitchen about unhappy Victor, a fellow blackcat who has been with us for months. Poorlad just needs someone to care for him andhis sore eyes. Now they are talking aboutAndy, the beautiful grey cat who likeshumans and dogs, not his own kind!As I stroll around my estate I find thefundraisers sorting books, pictures, vinylrecords and cameras for a front gardensale, 10-1pm on 1st and 2nd October.Other books are put aside for the ColneValley Railway at War event, CastleHedingham, CO9 3DZ, 10.30-5pm on 9thOctober. The ladies discuss the craftproducts and animals they are taking tomeet Gladwell's customers on 22ndOctober. Kenneth's friends from Betty'sKnitters and Stitchers will also be there atCopdock Mill, Old London Road, Ipswich,IP8 3LP. After that it's our big ChristmasFair at the Old School, Long Melford on20th November.As a car arrives with more donated itemsfrom a kind supporter I disappear, preferringto remain incognito, unlike Kenneth. Mindyou, the Chihuahua is doing a good job butdon’t tell him I said so. His head would notfit into his igloo bed if he heard praise fromme, Ollie (the Black) Cat.
Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare,Reg.Charity No.1124029, Stoke Road,Leavenheath, CO6 4PP. 01787 210888www.sesaw.co.uk
S t o u rV a l l e yM e n ’ sP r o b u sClub
On Wednesday 7th September TomHodgson, our speaker’s subject was “Whatthe Papers Say” and on Wednesday 21stSeptember Francis Boardman returned topresent “The Battle of Waterloo”. Bothevents proved popular with our Members.
Our October speakers are:
5th – Anne & Dennis Kell “Natural Historyof Bats”
19th – David Ablewhite “Wallace & Edward”
Our November speakers are:
2nd – John Stark “Mid Suffolk LightRailway”
16th – Homestead Senior Care “SeniorFraud”
We meet at the convenient St JohnAmbulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB.Our Club endeavours to be simple instructure, be free of the constraints andobligations of service clubs, and involvemembers to a minimal cost. The club isdirected primarily to providing fellowshipbetween members who are compatiblewith each other, and provide theopportunity for development ofacquaintances. New members arewelcomed by Stour Valley Men’s ProbusClub, we meet on the first and thirdWednesday of each month in Manningtreeat 10.30am. Please contact SecretaryBrian Rolfe on 01206 393665 for furtherdetails.
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CONSTABLE SINGERS
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME . Would youlike to come and join us ? We meet on aThursday at the Lambe School at 7pmapart from 2nd Thursday when we meet atHolton Village Hall.
No Audition, you don't have to read musicas we sing along to CD backing tracks.Words provided for popular and songsfrom the musicals and it is just an eveningof fun and enjoyment. singing is a wellknown as a distressing activity. Firstsession free.
We occasionally sing at sheltered and carehomes also hope to have a charity concertlater in the year.
Contact Yvonne 01206 298428 or Mel01206 298628 for further details.
EAST BERGHOLTCONGREGATIONAL
CHURCHCemetery Lane, East Bergholt,
CO7 6RZ
Pastor -Mrs Maralyn Bambridge
Services - Each Sunday morning at10.30 led by the pastor unless otherwisestatedCoffee Mornings - Each Thursday 9.30to 11.30 am
Church Secretary – John JeffreysTel 01206 298737Email [email protected]
Dedham Players AutumnProduction - "Lend Me ATenor"This funny and highly entertaining farce willbe staged at Dedham on 26th to 29thOctober. Keep your diaries free and lookout for our main advert nearer the time(tickets when available fromwww.dedhamplayers.org or ShakespeareHouse Gallery, Dedham).This production will be directed byacclaimed international actor and directorKelvin Hastings-Smith whose performanceas "The Dresser" in April was unsurpassed.The play centres around a hotel suite wheretwo scantily clad women both believe theyare with Il Stupendo, a world famous tenor,after the man himself passes outtemporarily and his place is taken by hisassistant Max.A sensation on Broadway, you'll fall aboutat this madcap, screwball 1930's setcomedy. Book as soon as tickets becomeavailable. DON'T MISS IT!
Dedham Community Farmurgently seeks volunteers
Do you love ANIMALS and have a fewhours a week to spare.
If so, we urgently need help with AnimalWelfare, Maintenance and LandManagement. We are a not for profitcommunity farm which stands on 14 acresin the beautiful Dedham Countryside. Runby Volunteers and Occupational Therapistswe aim to bring the pleasure andtherapeutic value of the human-animalbond to people with disabilities and learningdifficulties.
Please contact either Cath on 07825 952560 or Debbie on 07788 718 817 for moreinformation.
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Healthwatch Suffolk calls for yourstories of care in the county
Healthwatch Suffolk has the power toshape, influence and improve local NHSand social care services in the county. Itis independent from the NHS and socialcare, which means you can be honestwhen sharing your views.
It has launched a new campaign called“#NHSSelfieStars” for obtaining feedbackfrom people about their use of local healthand social care services. It wants tocelebrate what is good about services andhighlight where things could be better.The state of the current health and careeconomy means that it has never beenmore important to share your views aboutlocal services; even if you don’t think it willmake a difference. The watchdog hopesthat this campaign will encourage peopleto share their stories so that it can helphealth and social care professionalsunderstand the views and experiences ofpeople using their services and feed theminto ongoing plans to change the way yourservices are delivered.
Healthwatch Suffolk is asking people toshare a “selfie” and a story of NHS care inSuffolk so that it can highlight yourexperiences. All of the stories will beadded to the growing volume of data thewatchdog has already gathered from localpeople and used to hold services toaccount. You can share your selfie andstory with Healthwatch Suffolk onInstagram (use #NHSSelfieStars) or byemail to [email protected] is always possible to share yourexperiences anonymously withHealthwatch Suffolk. You can visitwww.healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk/services,where it is possible to rate and review yourexperience within any health or social careservice in the county. Alternatively, pleasecall 01449 703949 to speak with a memberof the Healthwatch team.
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLICCHURCH, BRANTHAM, CO11 1TB
Sundays at 9am
Holy Days Anticipatory 7.30pm
Tuesdays 10 am
Father Christopher Smith,180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich IP2 0QQ
Telephone 01473 [email protected]
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Waste & Recycling Collection Schedule 2016
We meet at The Constable Hall, GandishRoad, East Bergholt CO7 6TP at 2.15pm.Annual membership costs £12 a year andthis entitles members to attend the meetingsthat take place on the second Wednesday ofeach month, except August and December.
We have a wide range of groups includinglanguage study, country walking, computerstudies and gardens, churches and historicbuildings visits. In the main, membership isdrawn from communities in the lower StourValley and adjacent areas including Brantham,Capel St Mary, Dedham, East Bergholt,Holbrook, Lawford, Manningtree, Raydon, &Stratford St Mary. We are affiliated to theThirdAge Trust, have over 230 members and21 groups. For further information please visitwww.stourvalleyu3a.org.uk where membershipsecretary Val Pretty may be contacted.
Recycling this week
Rubbish collected this week
Bank Holiday week, everybody’sCollection will be a day later
Stour Valley U3AOn Wednesday 14 SeptemberDr John Ashdown-Hill FSA, FRHistS,historian, writer & lecturer spoke on “TheMythology of Richard III”. He explored thetraditional mythology & modern myths whichhave emerged since the discovery of hisremains in 2012. He asked was he a usurper,how many did he kill, who was reallyresponsible for finding his remains?
On Wednesday 12 Oct after our AGMAndrew Phillips OBE (Lord Phillips ofSudbury) will talk on “Life in The House ofLords”. He will give his views on the Houseof Lords, that he knows inside out, as aninstitution and will add some reminiscencesfrom his 17 years there.
On Wednesday 9 November Adrian WrightFRGS will talk on “Earth on Fire”. Hawaiianlarva oozes continuously while Krakatoa &Vesuvius have been ~ dormant for decades- sometimes centuries- between cataclysmicevents. This illustrative talk examinesvolcanic variety, exploring reasons for suchdiversity.
Whilst we do not have a speaker meeting inDecember our popular Christmas Lunch willtake place on Wednesday 7th December inthe Constable Hall.
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Constable Country PatientParticipation Group (PPG)
Dicky Ticker? Talk on 5th October at7.30pmFollowing the very successful talk onDiabetes we have arranged a second talkby cardiologist Dr. Nick Robinson. This topicwas suggested in feedback from the firstevent. The talk will be on October 5th in theMethodist Church in The Street, Capel St.Mary (near the shopping prcecint).Refreshments will be served from 7pm withthe talk at 7.30pm. All welcome. We will alsogive you a brief report on our first 15 monthsin operation as a PPG.
More volunteer drivers pleaseThanks to all those who have volunteeredto drive patients from Capel, Wenham,Bentley and Copdock and Washbrook to thesurgeries at Capel and East Bergholt. Wedon’t currently have any drivers fromBentley and just one from Copdock andWashbrook. It would be very helpful if wehad some drivers based in those villages.If you can help please email us [email protected] or phoneDr. Frank Wells on 01473 730101 or ChrisYule 01473 310992.A reminder also that there is a well-established volunteer driver scheme forpeople who live in East Bergholt orBrantham.If you need transport to the surgery just letthe receptionist know.
Complaints, comments and complimentsPlease do make use of the Comments cardsin both surgeries. We will do our best to geta resolution to any problems. We also passon any compliments. Or you can email [email protected] or phoneme on 01473 311384Kathy Pollard Chair Constable Country PPG
Power Cut? Call 105 | TheNew Free Way to Report Issues
www.powercut105.com
Experiencing a power cut? No matter whoyour provider is, 105 is the new number tocall to get help and advice, free of chargeon mobile and landlines. You can also call105 with any welfare concerns related to apower cut, or if you are worried about thesafety of over or underground electricitycables or substations.
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Local Services
The Constable CountryMedical Practice
The Medical Centre,Heath Road, East Bergholt, ColchesterCO7 6RT
Surgery opening hours8.00am – 6.30pm Monday to FridayTelephone 01206 298272Fax 01206 299010
36 The Street, Capel St Mary, IpswichIP9 2EE
Surgery opening hours8.00am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday
Dispensary 8.30am – 6.15pm(closed between 1-2pm)Telephone 01473 310203Fax 01473 311722
Stratford Village POOpening times
SHOP:Monday to Friday 8.30am to 1pm and
2pm to 5.pm Saturday 8.30am to 1pm
POST OFFICE:Monday to Saturday (inc) 9.00 am to 1pm
01206 323152
Crime preventionhttp://www.suffolk.police.uk/safetyadvice/reportacrime/tellthepolice.aspx
PC 1347 Gilkes Pcso 3041 Cooper [email protected]…101
MOBILE LIBRARY
Stratford St Mary - Route 11The bus stops every 4 weeks onWednesdays5 October, 30 November, 28 December
Black Horse - 11.05am - 11.20amTally Ho! Corner - 11.25am - 11.45amStrickmere (School Lane end) - 11.50am -12.10pm
Route 14The bus stops every 4 weeks on Tuesdays,Holton St MaryChurch Square - 10.00 - 10.15amRaydonSt Mary’s Raydon - 10.20am - 11.05amLower RaydonSulleys Hill - 11.10 - 11.25amHighamThe Green - 11.35 am to 11.50 am
11 October, 8 November, 6 December
The customer service line 01473 283838is staffed 9am to 5pm from Monday to Fridayand can handle any library customer queriesrenewals and reservations to any generallibrary queries. An answer phone is availableoutside of operating hours and people canalso email [email protected] .
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Conference room availableContact Anne on 07941 781489 for more details
OFFICE and WORKSHOPPREMISES TO RENT� Central East Bergholt with excellent road and rail links� Various sizes with tailored leasing arrangements� Carpeted offices with own toilets and kitchenette� Quiet rural location with plenty of parking
www.gattinetts.co.ukOr ring 01206 393089 / 07941 781489
Local Mobile Picture Framing Service30+ years experience
Oil paintings, Photos, Prints, Medals,3D/Box frames, X-Stitch, Tapestry,
Mount Cutting, StretchingAlso Frames cut to size for the DIY enthusiast
FOR MORE DETAILS TELEPHONELESLEY ON 01473 310630 (Bentley)
MOBILE 07500 488667
Mark’s Travel Service(Dedham’s Private Hire)
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DOLLS HOUSESKits and Houses
Room boxes and wall displaysFurniture - Wallpaper
Lighting - FiguresMiniature collectables and all those other little bits
Find us at Dedham Art and Craft Centre
01473 310 630 or 07500 488 667email [email protected]
Your local pest control expertsfor home & business
● Free advice, fast response● Highly accredited, fully qualified & insured● Discreet & confidential
www.eandspestsolutions.co.ukTel: 01473 328092 (Holbrook)
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Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ full day and sessional nursery care and education forchildren aged 2 – 5 years.
This small and welcoming nursery offers:Breakfast Club 8.00am – 9.00am (term time only)
After School Club 3.15pm – 6.oopm (term time only)School escort to and from Stratford St Mary School
Holiday Clubs. All school holidays for children aged 3 – 11 yearsFrench Club. Every Thursday 4.30pm – 5.30pm (term time only)
Fore more details about any of the above services please contact Shelley on01206 323093 or via email [email protected]
Orchard Barns, 6 Higham Road, Stratford St Mary, CO7 6JU
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Souters Holiday CottageHigham
Ideal for short breaks, longer stays, visiting friends or family overspill.All enquiries welcome.
Phone Nick and Cath Marno (01206) 337316email: [email protected]
www.soutersholidaycottage.co.uk
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PLANT CENTRE, GARDEN & CAFE
For Specialist and Popular PlantsAn extensive range of plants from
trees and shrubs to alpines,herbaceous, climbers, roses and
grasses. Gardening sundries, gifts,seeds, compost and pots.
OPEN DAILY 10am-5pmEast Bergholt Place, CO7 6UP
Tel: (01206) 299 [email protected]
www.placeforplant.co.uk
ARDLEIGHCHIMNEY SWEEP SERVICES
01206 231718 • 07845 24982031 HARWICH ROAD, LAWFORD, MANNINGTREE, ESSEX CO11 2LS
DESIGNPLANTING
CLEARANCEMAINTENANCE
HEDGECUTTING AND LAWN MOWING ALL YOUR GARDEN REQUIREMENTS CATERED FOR For more information please contact:
R SWIFT (HND Commercial Horticulture) T elephone 07947 322429
• Traditional and Power Sweeping• CCTV Inspections• Safety Certificate Issued• Fully Insured
ANDREW SMITH
Home and Garden
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Suppliers of Seasoned Logs & Woodchip MulchServing Dedham & Surrounding Villages for 25 years
Telephone/Fax 01206 230882Mobile 07710 770280
www.blandlandscapes.co.ukIvydene, Frating Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SY
Bland Landscapes Ltd.Specialists in Private & CommercialTree Surgery & Landscaping
All Aspects of Landscaping Including:
Garden ConstructionFencingTurfing
DrivewaysPatios
Contract Grass CuttingCommercial Planting
All Aspects of Tree Surgery Including:
FellingClearingReducing
ReshapingFruit Tree Pruning
Hedge CuttingStump Grinding
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Help is at hand - Call Toby Hicks014 4 9 74 1056 / 079 68 68 6035
Are you having trouble setting up oroperating your TV / Audio or DVD?
Has your equipment stopped working?Does your TV need a re-tune?
(Former ly BV Hicks L td )
T V & A u d i oS o l u t i o n s
Good quality seasonedlogs for sale.
Collected or delivered.
Call Rob atStratford Hills Farm on
07979 237868
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Mending your home
Brett Valley Installations
Oil boiler Service Engineer. Very experienced in fault diagnosis and repair, servicing and installation of oil
fired boilers and heating systems.Local, Reliable, Competent.
Nick Marno Tel. 01206 337316 or 07896 054439
S.W. STIFFCarpentry & Building Maintenance
For all your carpentry & buildingmaintenance, call for a no obligation free
quote. No job too small.CONTACT : Steven on 07811 005241
DEDHAM VALE TREE SURGERYNPTC qualified, fullyinsured24 hr emergency treeworkHedge maintenanceand reductionLogs kindling and woodchip suppliedStump grinding
All tree workundertakenCrown reduction andshapingCrown lifting andthinningPruning and pollardingFelling, sectionaldismantling
Specialising in big trees in delicate situations
[email protected] mobile 07756 811098www.dedhamvaletreesurgery.co.uk phone 01206 323056
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JacksonPlumbing and Heating
East Anglia Ltd
q Installation - We install all makes and modelsof boilers, Combi and condensing specialists
q Servicing - All models serviced from £50.00
q Repair and Maintenance - All workGuaranteed, highly skilled engineers
q Plumbing - Bathrooms, cylinders, leaks etc
q OAP 15% Discount
Special reader discounts forresidents of Higham, Holton StMary, Raydon and Stratford StMary
£10.00 discount - Servicingboilers and minor repairs£30.00 discount - larger repairs£150 discount - boiler changes£250 discount - full installation
These offers are valid until31/12/2016
(estimates given before work undertaken)
07834 61200901206 32206301473 214215
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Michael J Byles
Specialist in Oil Boiler Installations,Maintenance & Servicing- Oftec registered.
General Plumbing & Heatingwork also undertaken.
Tel: 01206 822225Mobile: 07717 012433Email: [email protected]
Plumbing & Heat ing HIGH QUALITYPAINTER & DECORATOR
'Jon-Pat', School Road, Langham, Colchester
Periodproperty
specialist withover 20 years'
experience.Referencesavailable.
S.E.PProperty Maintenance
Maintenance, Repairs, Refurbishment Works undertaken
ContactAndrew Stobbs
Mobile No. 07778 314295Or 01206 765003
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Tel 01394 411839 Mobile 07786 971425
Felicity JohnsonInterior & Exterior Decorating
Established 2002
Offering Superior Quality Decorating
Experienced with listedproperties,renovations, and barn
conversions. Advice given with colourschemes, traditional and modern paints.
Based in Holton St Mary07900 242 14101473 310 288
Domestic ElectricianLocal, reliable,competitively priced
Registered Part P electricianPlumbingCarpentry / joineryHome improvements/maintenance
2 The Gardens,RaydonTel: 01473 311261Mob: 07923 [email protected]
PhilipAvery
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Nigel BruceIndustrial & DomesticELECTRICIAN
‘The Swift’, Upper Street, Stratford St. Mary,Colchester CO7 6JW
Telephone: 01206 322751
David PricePainter and Decorator
Specialising in Complete redecoration and RestorationInterior and Exterior
All Wall Coverings and Lime WashingPeriod and Modern Properties
Free Estimate and Colour AdviceClean Out and Repair Guttering
Fully Insured
TEL01206 679920
MOBILE07872 001929Over 30 years Experience
Andy slocombe brickworkserving the dedham valefor all your building requirements
property maintenance, roofing, blockpaving, landscape, repairs &restoration
3 Constable Row Manningtree RoadDedham nr Colchester Essex CO7 6DW
tel 01206 322884 / 07786 871364
G Ranson Plumbing & HeatingFriendly service, Corgi Registered Plumber
Based in Stratford St. MaryNo call out chargeAll jobs considered
Quotes given before work undertakenTaps, Radiators, Bathrooms, Boilers,
Servicing, GutteringEmail: [email protected]
Tel: 07912161646
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TILINGSLATINGFASCIAS AND GUTTERINGLEADWORKPOINTINGGENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Andy Smith Roofing
For more information contactHarvest Cottage,Upper Street
Stratford St Mary CO7 6JW
01206 32288207754368693
“We are Specialists inGrade II Listed Buildings”
For all your internal and external painting and decorating work:Doors, Windows, Skirting and Fascias Floor and Wall TilingArtexing and Coving WallpaperingGeneral Repair and Maintenance NVQ2 Qualified
A PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICEFROM PEOPLE YOU CAN TRUST
For a FREE Estimate Contact Steve Ferguson on 07719 357322 or 01206 393351www.tenondecoratingltd.co.uk – [email protected]
Sbras, East End, East Bergholt, Colchester, Essex CO7 6XQ
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“Strictly” styleDance-a-cise Classes
60 minute class only £5.50in
The Institute, Stratford St Maryevery
Friday morning
Spaces are limited - to reserve yours
Call Janet on 07506 350 455
www.fundancing.co.uk
FunDancing.Suffolk
Fun_Dancing
So Much More Than a Dance ClassAny age and ability are very welcome
No partners required
Classes also in:Brantham, Capel St Mary,East Bergholt,Great Waldingfield, Hadleigh & Nayland
In the House
COLCHESTER FOOT CLINICREGISTERED CHIROPODISTS
& PODIATRISTS292 Ipswich Road, Colchester, ESSEX. CO4 0ES
TEL/FAX: 01206-854300 www.colchesterfootclinic.co.uk
Colchester Foot Clinic has outreachclinics at the following locations:
To contact our receptionist for more details,or to make an appointment, please call uson 01206 854300
MANNINGTREE OSTEOPATHIC CLINICExchange House, 22 South Street,Manningtree, CO11 1BG
TUESDAY 9.00 am - 12.30 PM
DEDHAM DOCTORS SURGERYManningtree Road,Dedham, CO7 6DU
WEDNESDAY 2.00 – 5.00 PM
Do you need help with any ofthe following?
· Assembly of flat-pack furniture· Electrics and plumbing· Help with using the internet· Lawn and hedge cutting· Painting· PAT Testing· Rubbish clearance· Video and audio systems
installation and setup
I offer a personal, professional andreliable service with public liabilityinsurance. Based in Brantham.Paul OliverTel: 07772 [email protected]
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CARPET FITTINGSUPPLY AND INSTALLATION
CARPET AND VINYL SPECIALISTFLOORING ACCESSORIES
07740 829 499 - 07933 157 121
www.britanniaflooring.co.uk(Based in Dedham)
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A HANDYMANSERVICE
Casper M A De BoerPilchard’s ,4 Visdelou TerraceShotley Gate, IP9 1PRPhone: 01473788 222Mob: 07789 751 781
Flatpack assembly - Carpentry Plumbing - Curtains - Draftproofing - Decorating - Painting
CRB checked. Established [email protected] job too large or small,
so just make the list.Please contact me for costs
and references anytime.
HomeAppliances
DomesticApplianceRepairs
For a Fast, Genuine RepairService Throughout a 20Mile radius of Ipswich
REPAIRS TO MOST MAKES OF* WASHING MACHINES* DRYERS * DISHWASHERS* VACUUM CLEANERS* COOKERS
ANYTIME(01473) 780238Mobile 07484 7333842 CHURCH ROADCHELMONDISTON, IPSWICH
DianaMCleaning
● Home weekly cleaning● Home deep cleaning
● Office cleaning
Contact information: Diana Marinova
Mobile number: 07925 624123
Email address:[email protected]
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Removals& Storage
Moving made easy• Local & long distance • Short & long term storage• European & worldwide • DIY packaging materials for sale• Professional packing service • Long serving staff• Pianos - Antiques - Fine Art • Free quotations & advice• Part loads & single items • Regular London service
When flexibility and service is importantColchester 01206 322255Clacton on Sea 01255 408075Sudbury 01787 259078
Foxash, Harwich Road, LawfordManningtree, Essex CO11 2LR
R & D SCHOFIELDLTD
Established 1919
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Luke Jackman Bsc Hons OstRegistered Osteopath
Tel: 01206 322836/07974 144593www.dedhamosteopathy.co.uk
Dedicated to getting you betterOsteopathy and Western Medical Acupuncture clinic ideally located inthe heart of the Dedham countryside, providing treatment for you and
your family.
●Back pain/sciatica ● Tennis/Golfers Elbow ●One hour initial●Pain/stiffness from Arthritis ● Tendonitis appointment●Muscle strains ●Neck/shoulder pain ●On-site free parking●Hip/knee/ankle pain ● Ligament sprains ●Open weekdays, evenings and weekends
Experienced practitioner who has worked in busy multi-disciplinarypractice, giving a greater depth of knowledge in managing your
treatment and follow up care
Professional Services
Highly-qualified yoga teacher &nutritionist at Stratford-St-Mary’sParish Rooms.NEW CLASS! Thursday evenings PiYo.Cardio class based on yoga and Pilatesmoves.Monday evenings: Hatha and Flowyoga.Use yoga &/or nutrition to heal long-term injuries, lose weight, & findenergy!
For more informationand bookings email:[email protected];Tel: 01206 323757;www.yoga-nut.co.uk
Yoga-Nut withKatie Courts
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Foster Physiotherapy &Sports Injuries Clinic
· Back, neck & sciatic pain· Trapped nerves· Hip, knee, ankle, hand & wrist injuries· Whiplash injuries / Shoulder problems· Tennis / Golfers’ elbow· Muscle tension / strains
Former England Cricketer
Neil FosterChartered and Health Professions Registered Physiotherapist
Tel: 01206 299 749Victoria Cottage, Heath Road, East Bergholt, CO7 6RL
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Joe Rudland is an experienced Osteopath working at our satellite clinic in theConstable Country Medical Practice
Specialising in the treatment of musculoskeletal problems including back/neckpain, sprains, headaches, whiplash, tendonitis and arthritis.
Call today and let your recovery begin.Tel: 01473 217592
www.gilmourpiper.co.uk
Joe Rudland M.OstRegistered Osteopath
Making your willI offer a home visit service for clients wishing to make theirwills, lasting powers of attorney or advance decisions (torefuse medical treatment). As a retired solicitor I help my
clients make well planned arrangements (includingproviding witnesses to ensure legal acceptance) at a very
competitive price.
Please call 01206 263420or email me at [email protected]
www.thewillbusiness.com
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Maths & Science TuitionTuition from an experienced Teacher
From Year 5 upwards
Celia IredaleTel: 01473 314151
Mobile: 07450 769944Email: [email protected]
http://celiairedaletutoring.co.uk
Tel: (01206) 322244Mobile: 07887 987280victoria@victoriabakerpilates.comwww.victoriabakerpilates.com
Personally designed courses to improve posture, joint alignment, movement and strength.Group and individual sessions in a private, comfortable studio.
Unit 18Dedham Vale Business CentreManningtree RoadDedham CO7 6BL
Victoria BakerP I L A T E S
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THE BARN VETERINARY PRACTICE
Robert M Hill BVMS MRCVSWenham Road, Copdock, Ipswich
Tel: 01473 7302132A Ashcroft Road (off Norwich Road), Ipswich
Tel: 01473 743460Consultations by appointment 24 Hour Emergency Service
Monday-Friday: 8.30am-7pm.Saturday: 9am-12noon.
Sunday: 10am-1pm (Ashcroft Rd only)MODERN DIAGNOSTIC, MEDICAL
AND SURGICAL FACILITIES ON SITECAR PARKING
Surgical Operating Theatre • Ultrasound scannerRadiography Department • ElectrocardiographyOwn laboratory for rapid testing • EndoscopyHospitalisation with isolation ward • Stabling
REFLEXOLOGY
Marion Gill. M.A.R.Tel: 01473 314008
Practitioner for 20 + years
Operating fromHolton St Mary and
Stow Health Medical Centre, Stowmarket.
www.mariongillreflexology.co.uk
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John L. HasteMonumental Mason
and Consultant,
New Memorials supplied.Memorial renovations.
15, Helston CloseKesgrave, Suffolk
IP5 1JTTel: (01473) 636657
Penrose & PartnersVETERINARY SURGEONS
Upper StreetSTRATFORD ST MARY
Tel: 01206 323414
“Friendly, Professional, Local”
Mon–Fri 8.45-12.30 & 2.30-6.30 (4.00 Wed)Sat morning at Brinkley Lane
Consultations by appointmentOperating Theatre
Main Branch 70 Brinkley Lane, Highwoods,Colchester 01206 842608www.penrosevets.co.uk
The answer to a l l your pest problemsThe Street , Raydon I P7 5LW
E: info@pest solut ion.co. ukwww.lauriepest cont rol.co.uk
T: 01473 396807
Fr ee adv ice, su r v ey s an d qu o t a t ion sRats, Mice, Squirr els, Moles, Rabbits,Wasps, Hornet s, Cluster Flies, Bed Bugs,Fleas, Moths, Flies, Fly killers & Screens
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www.grierandpartners.co.uk The agent with the Terrier spirit
Information on your house saletailored to youThere’s nothing worse than being out of the loop when selling or letting your property,which is why at Grier and Partners we are dedicated to giving you information on yourproperty’s performance 24/7.Our Myhousebook feature is a secure online journal, which you can use wheneveryou’re on the move. Providing you with up to date information on your house sale orlet, including Rightmove visits and viewing feedback, all included as part of ourexceptional standard of friendly and professional service. We believe this is what setsus apart from ordinary estate agents that just don’t have our spirit to win.
Sound refreshing? Contact us today on 01206 299222 or visit us online.
Find us on ..Facebook & Twitter
BENEFICE CONTACTS, SERVICES AND EVENTS
Contact details
Rector: Revd Rosalind Paul: The Rectory, Raydon, IP7 5LH. Tel.: 01473310677.Email: [email protected] Benefice website: www.4marys.org.uk
Please contact the Rector direct to talk about baptisms, confirmations,weddings, funerals, or for home visits. Please note that her normal day off isFriday.
Churchwardens
Higham Martyn Carr 01206 337325 (Elder) Hugo Parker (01206 337234
Holton Paul Torrington 01473 312046 Jean Styles 01473 828532 (Elder)
Raydon Geoff Horrex 01473 310422 Simon Tennent 01473 310320
Stratford Christine Cousins 01206 322530 (Elder) Jonathan and Janet Dewey (Elder) (01206 322148)
Morning Prayer
Thanks to all who joined us for Prayer Walks around our parishes over the summermonths - I have learned a lot about our area from others who live in our villages! Overthe winter we are now going to revert to a weekly Morning Prayer, as follows:Thursday 6th: 9.30 a.m. HighamWednesday 12th: 9.30 a.m. HoltonWednesday 26th: 9.30 a.m. SSM
Midweek Communion
This month's short service of Holy Communion in the Parish Room at Stratford St Marywill be at 10 a.m. on 19 October.
Services in October and November
New Testament Readings and Collects for weekdays in October
2 October: Trinity 19. Faithful Lord, whose steadfast love never ceases and whose merciesnever come to an end, grant us the grace to trust you and to receive the gifts of your love,new every morning in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.3rd Philippians 1.1-11. George Bell, Bishop of Chichester, Ecumenist, Peacemaker, 19584th Philippians 1.12-end. Francis of Assisi, Friar, Deacon, Founder of the Friars Minor,12265th Philippians 2.1-136th Philippians 2.14-end. William Tyndale, Translator of the Scriptures, Reformation Martyr, 15367th Phiilippians 3.1-4.18th Philippians 4.2-end
9 October: Trinity 20. God, our light and our salvation, illuminate our lives, that we may seeyour goodness in the land of the living, and looking on your beauty may be changed intothe likeness of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
8.00 am 10.00 a.m. NB. 5pm
2nd October SSM + Baptism Holton
9th Higham Matins + HC Raydon
16th Holton SSM
23rd Raydon + SSM Higham
30th 10.30 Stoke by Nayland Deanery Eucharist
6th SSM Holton
13th 10.50 Remembrance SundayAll churches
20th Holton SSM
27th Higham (family hour +HC) Raydon Advent Carols
10th 1 Timothy 1.1-17. Paulinus, Bishop of York, Missionary, 64411th 1 Timothy 1.18-2.end. Ethelburga, Abbess of Barking, 67512th 1 Timothy 3. Wilfrid of Ripon, Bishop, Missionary, 70913th 1 Timothy 4. Edward the Confessor, King of England, 106614th 1 Timothy 5.1-1615th 1 Timothy 5.17-end. Teresa of Avila, Teacher of the Faith, 1582
16 October: Trinity 21. Almighty God, in whose service lies perfect freedom, teach us toobey you with loving hearts and steadfast wills, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.17th 1 Timothy 6.1-10. Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, Martyr, c. 10718th Luke 1.1-4. Luke the Evangelist19th 2 Timothy 1.1-14. Henry Martyn, Translator of the Scriptures, Missionary in India and Persia, 181220th 2 Timothy 1.15-2.1321st 2 Timothy 2.14-end22nd 2 Timothy 3
23 October: Last Sunday after Trinity. Merciful God, teach us to be faithful in change anduncertainty, that trusting in your word and obeying your will we may enter the unfailing joyof Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.24th 2 Timothy 4.1-825th 2 Timothy 4.9-end. Crispin & Crispinian, Martyrs at Rome, c. 28726th Titus 1. Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons, Scholar, 89927th Titus 228th Luke 6.12-16. Simon and Jude, Apostles29th James Hannington, Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, Martyr in Uganda,1885
For your diaries
9 October 10 a.m. Higham:We shall be doing a full sung Matins for the first time in many years, and we are keen torecruit singers to help with leading the responses, psalms and canticles. If you are interested,please let Rosalind know.
For your prayers
· For Nicola Tindall as she continues her studies to become a Reader
· For Richard Appleton as his Readership is transferred to this Diocese fromChester Diocese
· For our whole ministry team as we try to open ourselves up to God's leading forour communities
· For the parishes of Hadleigh, Layham and Shelley in this period of uncertainty, andfor Revd Canon Dr John Parr, who is their Parish Priest for the time being
· For those who are ill or in need:
Holton: Ron Golding, Gerard Noel, the Wilsons Raydon: Cliff Cooper SSM: Frank and Laura Kerry, Reg Price, Trina Outside the Benefice: David Craig, Helen Gregory, Nick Middleton, Cécile O'Dell