HINTLESHAM

CHATTISHAM

CHURCH PARISH

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AUGUST 2016

2016 Village Holiday Club

Come with your friends and have lots of fun at our annual Holiday Club

Monday 8th – Friday 12th August10.00am-12.30pm at Hintlesham Community Hall

Family picnic lunch on playing field on Friday 12th and celebration service at Hintlesham Church on Sunday 14th at 9.30am

Lots of fun activities including sport, cooking, science and craftplus team games, challenges and a scavenger hunt

Once the Hall of Memory in the city of Ancora was filled with story-treasures. Now many of these treasures have been lost. Come and help

us find them……………

Cost: Daily £4.00 Week £18 Family (3 or more) £40(cheques payable to Hint & Chatt PCC)

Under 5s welcome on Tuesday accompanied by an adult.

Further details or offers of help - Cathy Leney: 01473 652123

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Hintlesham & Chattisham Community HallTo book the Hall or Meeting Room

‘phone Richard on 652662 (9.00am-9.00pm only)

To arrange a wedding, baptism or funeral please contact Jenny Cox 652466. Parish Clergy: The Revds Tim and Trish ffrenchTel: 658803. Email: revsff@gmail.comFacebook: Hintlesham and Chattisham Churches

Faith Pictures is a short course from the Church Army designed to help us talk about the things that matter. So often people don’t know how to talk about their faith: hopefully this will help us!

The heart of the course is about helping people to identify a single picture or image that embodies something of their faith, and so tells something of their story. The course aims to be accessible and light-hearted, each session containing a short video and then encourages discussion in pairs and as a group.

We hope that all church members will join a ‘faith pictures’ group which will

meet 6 times in the autumn - others are most welcome to join us too! There are lists to sign at the back of the churches, with the opportunity of saying what time and day works best for you. Or email your details to revsff@gmail.com

Revds Tim and Trish ffrench

CHRISTIAN AIDThank you all so much - we raised £1122 for Christian Aid this year. Thank you to all of you who gave your time to act as collectors.

HINTLESHAM CHURCH CLEANINGBishop Mike is visiting Hintlesham Church on Sunday 28th of August for the Benefice Service.We will be having a church clean on Wednesday 24th at 10.00am and would like as many people as possible to come and help please. Brooms, brushes and polish are all kept in the church. We look forward to seeing you.

From the Churchwardens and regular cleaning team

Chattisham Open GardensA big thank you to all who opened their gardens, helped, contributed something for a stall or visited on the day. God smiled on us with lovely sunny weather and many people came to enjoy 17 varied gardens. A special thanks to Liz King and family who served a large number of delicious cream teas and Margaret and Hugo for providing tasty lunches. The total raised was £2,578.45 for Chattisham church, which is a wonderful effort and the best result so far. D.C.

Chattisham Open GardensWe feel a very special thanks should go to Roger and Di Chase for all their dedicated hard work to make this event such a success. Over the seven years Open Gardens held so far, in excess of £13,800 has been raised for Chattisham Church, a magnificent result.

Chattisham residents

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Fundraising in support of

Ruth and Doug Finbow

Saturday 17th September, 6.00pmEveryone is welcome at the Community Hall on Saturday 17th September at 6pm to raise money for Cancer Research and the Woolverstone Wish Fundraising Group.

Come and enjoy a BBQ, live music, karaoke, a raffle and a bouncy castle to raise money for these two great charities.

Jason and Aaron will be returning to the Hall at 7pm, having completed a 100 mile bike ride on pre 1900's bicycles in full police uniform, taking in all the police stations that Ruth worked at during her career. Please come and cheer them home!

All donations greatly appreciated to Steph Coupland at Laburnum Cottage in George Street. Ruth and Doug thoroughly support this event and all contributions made.

Hintlesham & Chattisham - The Story of Two Villages

Many thanks to all who came to our history book launch on the 9th and 10th July at the Village Hall. We had a constant stream of people over both days and it was inspiring to see so many interested in our two communities.

A special thanks must go to Jenny Cox who organised the refreshments and all her helpers.

The result is that we sold all of our books that week. However, the good news for those still waiting for a copy is that we are now printing some more and are able to keep the price at £20. For those not already on the list, if you would like a copy then please contact Diane Chase, at Tamarix, Chattisham. (652359).

AL & DC

HINTLESHAM SOCIAL CLUBAugust Activities

Saturday 13th, 8.30pm Open Mic Night, Community Hall

Saturday 20th, 7.30pm Karaoke Night, Community Hall

Sunday 28th, 12.00 midday Games Day, inc barbecue, bouncy castle, face painting

Saturday 10th Sept 7.30pm Karaoke night, Community Hall

We open on Sunday lunchtimes so call in and have drink and sandwiches.

AUTHORS

Diane ChaseDiane was born in Islington, North London in 1947 and qualified as a Teacher. She married Roger in 1969 and after spells in Essex and Hertfordshire, they arrived in Chattisham in 1980 along with Donna and Dylan. As the family got older Diane resumed her career and taught in several village Primary Schools within the area.

After settling happily in the community, she increasingly got involved in local organisations. Having a great interest in history, Diane was keen to research the story and influences that shaped our villages. She first met up with Audrey when they collaborated to put on a Local History exhibition in the old Memorial Hall. Then together with neighbour Jane Henderson, she published a book of photographs called Chattisham and Hintlesham – Then and Now in 1995.

Audrey and Diane produced several other photo exhibitions in the Community Centre and eventually in 2008, the idea for this book was planted. After much research and many hours ...... the rest is history.R

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Audrey LorfordAudrey was born in Chelsea, London in 1932. She married Michael, a book collector and after moving to Duke Street, Hintlesham in 1965, their son Toby was born.Being a trained teacher, Audrey taught in

primary schools around the Ipswich area for many years and at the same time, became involved in village life, including the Women’s Institute and clerk to the Parish Council.It was whilst she was clerk in the 1960s that the

voluntary job of Village Recorder was needed which involved collecting and recording all village activities. As nobody else seemed interested, she thought she would give it a try, although up to that point she had no particular interest in local history.

So Audrey became the first Recorder for Hintlesham and Chattisham and her love of our village and its history grew. She gradually started the wonderful collection of documents and photographs, many of which are in this book and her role has evolved into the Village Archivist.

Her infectious enthusiasm has never faltered and over the years she has taken Latin lessons to enable her to translate medieval papers as well as numerous trips to record offices and libraries. Her photo exhibitions and talks in the village have helped to encourage interest and knowledge of Hintlesham and Chattisham, which hopefully our book will also achieve.R

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WOMEN ON THE MOVEMoving forward and upward only

Saturday 20th August, 2.00-5.00pmCommunity Hall

Encouraging women to strengthen their roles in the family and societyGod's meaning for marriages, characteristics of marriage, what causes problems in the

family and solutions.

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NOTES FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COMMUNITY HALL ON THURSDAY 14th JULY 2016 at 7.30 pm

Present at the meeting were 11 Parish Councillors, County Councillor David Busby, District Councillor Barry Gasper and 4 members of the public. Apologies were received from Nick Ridley and John Whyman.

The Story of Two Suffolk Villages; After several years of dedicated hard work, Diane Chase and Audrey Lorford finally unveiled their magnum opus at a special Book Launch event at the Community Hall. The exhibition was extremely successful, resulting in the entire initial print run of 250 copies being sold out. The Parish Council presented Diane and Audrey with bouquets of flowers as a sign of their appreciation of this fantastic achievement. There are plans afoot to print a second edition!Footpath Maps of Hintlesham & Chattisham; David Marsh reported that it is now possible to view accurate maps of public footpaths in our villages on the Village Website. It is not possible at the moment to print off copies of maps, but David assures us that he is working on it.http://hintleshamandchattisham.onesuffolk.net/assets/Uploads/Public-footpaths-Hintlesham.pdfhttp://hintleshamandchattisham.onesuffolk.net/assets/Uploads/Public-footpaths-Chattisham.pdfDistrict Council Report; Cllr Gasper reported that at his instigation, Babergh DC’s Annual Financial Plan would now be assessed by the Scrutiny Committee. He also mentioned that after several years of discussion and several thousands of pounds of consultancy fees, it had been decided that

neither the Needham Market or Hadleigh offices were able to fulfil the role of joint District Council Headquarters, and that the new Head Office would now be sited in Ipswich. Obviously!County Council Report; Cllr Busby said that although there had been several (27) public events held to publicise Babergh’s “Building A Sustainable Future” initiative, he had received feedback that they had not been well attended. Several Parish Councillors pointed out that although publicity leaflets had been printed, most had not been delivered. Perhaps this could explain why.

http://www.babergh.gov.uk/OurFuture/Planning; B/16/00772 - Hintlesham Hall Hotel - Erection of two storey building to form 8 bedroom suitesB/16/00252/OUT - Upper Birches, Folly Road, Chattisham – Erection of dwelling on land adj to Upper BirchesB/16/00830 - 1 College Farm Cottages, Back Road, Hintlesham – Erection of single storey rear extension and demolition of conservatory.

Please note there will be no Parish Council meeting in August.

Peter Eaton 20th July 2016

NORFOLK & SUFFOLK DEVOLUTION CONSULTATION;

The public consultation is open until Tuesday 23rd August. Please click on this link.https://www.eastangliadevo.co.uk/consultation/You can fill in the online questionnaire, or better still, print off the questionnaire, which will then enable you to make any comment you like about any of the topics.

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FIREWORKS WARNINGHintlesham Hall will be holding firework displays on Saturday 28th August at 10.00pm.

Hintlesham School – Sainsbury's Active KidsA big thank you from the staff and pupils at Hintlesham & Chattisham Primary School for all your voucher contributions towards Sainsbury's Active Kids. We are planning to purchase much needed cooking & sports/playground equipment this year.The next campaigns will be with Tesco & Morrisons. If you are able to collect the vouchers and contribute to the school, they will certainly be put to good use!

MONEY BINGO NIGHTFriday 12th August, 7.30pm

Community Hall Meeting RoomAll welcome

RECYCLING BINSOver the next few weeks, the recycling bins for glass, paper and clothing, which are currently placed outside the Community Hall, will be repositioned to the opposite side of the road, by the Sports Hut on the playing field. Please continue to use the bins as much as possible, as the income generated supports the maintenance of the children’s play area, and also helps purchase such things as the new seating now outside the Community Hall.

Community Council – Eileen DamantAt the meeting of the Community Council on 28th June, the Executive Committee made a presentation to Eileen Damant, the retiring Chairman, in recognition of the outstanding service she had given as a Trustee, Chairman of the Council and also of the Hall Management Committee, over a period of 33 years. In this time, Eileen has overseen and managed the original purchase of the land, sale of the old village hall, the construction of the new Community Hall and the maintenance of the viability of the Community Hall and Playing Areas, plus the co-ordination of the village organisations. Fortunately, the Council is not losing her experience as Eileen is remaining as Vice Chairman, giving valuable assistance to Tym Moore, the new Chairman. Tym presented Eileen with a gift token, a rose plant and an ornamental pot for her garden.

CHURCH FETEDespite the rain, which arrived dead on cue, we had a very successful time at Red House Farmyard. Our thanks go to Richard and Elisa Bostock, Andrew and Sarah Bryce and Jenny for organizing a very enjoyable Fete. It was great to have the space for children’s races and the Tug of War was wonderful!Thank you so much to everyone who contributed by manning a stall or a game, by donating things to sell or raffle, by setting up and clearing up!! All of which helped to a grand total of £2064.50! An additional £500 was raised for the St. Nicholas roof fund.

COFFEE STOPFridays 12th & 26th August

As our first date is during Holiday Club, we decided to have a change of venue this month and also give the helpers some time off. Julie Girling has kindly agreed that we can meet at Hintlesham Barns, so please make your way there between 10.00-11.30am. ‘Phone Margaret if you would like a lift: 652210.

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Bowls Club Walking Group

Summer LeagueOur results this month have been disappointing, but on a happier note, we welcome Sheila back.ResultsHint & Chatt 2 Sproughton 8Polstead 6 Hint & Chatt 4Nayland 10 Hint & Chatt 0Winter Bowls – advance noticeWelcome back on Wednesday 7th September. New members always needed.

Why not give it a go? JM

BOWLS CLUB AGMThursday 25th August, 7.30pm

Meeting Room, Community Hall

Tuesday 2nd August, 7.30pm. We have Mrs Tina Oldfield who comes at very short notice to speak on “A Trek for Life - Why did four middle-aged people decide to trek to Everest base camp?”.

No walk this month. Hope to see you all on September 15th. Details in September Link.

Tuesday Circle

GARDENERS QUESTION TIME23rd September; 7.30pm - Hintlesham Community Hall

Gardeners Young and Old / Experienced or Beginners – all welcome

An expert panel will be on hand to answers all your gardening questions during a fun evening for all the family.

A selection of Seasonal Puddings will be available for purchase during the interval and the bar will be open.

Please start sending your questions / photos to: pjhollis20@gmail.comTickets £5 available from:

Peter Hollis 652566, Julia Faulds 730298, Michael Deakin 652186.All funds for the Friends of Hintlesham with Chattisham Churches

HALL LUNCH - Volunteers needed!Volunteers are needed to help prepare and/or serve food at our monthly lunch for the more senior members of our villages in the Community Hall. Hall lunch takes place every 3rd Wednesday and is a very popular social event in the village – with almost 30 people now attending.

You don't need to commit yourself to every month, but any help would be much appreciated.

Please contact Steph on 652297.

HALL LUNCH – AUGUSTWednesday 17th August, 12.30pm

The George, Hintlesham

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invites you to a

FASHION SHOWby the Edinburgh Woollen Mill

on Tuesday, 6th September at 7.30pmat Hintlesham Community Hall

Members: £2Non-members: £4

RAFFLE & LIGHT REFRESHMENTS

A donation will be made to the Suffolk Accident Rescue Service

ALICE THE MUSICALI was lucky enough to be invited along to see Hintlesham & Chattisham School's performance of Alice the Musical last month – and what a performance it was!

Based on the original story of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, we were treated to all the fun of the mad hatter's tea party, the crazy croquet match with flamingos for mallets and hedgehogs rolling across the stage as balls, and a wonderful cast of playing cards, woodland and sea creatures and flowers, and all of the other amazing characters from this wacky story.

The singing and dancing were excellent, with some lovely solo performances. We even had some audience participation, with the Queen of Hearts threatening us with “Off with their heads!” if we didn't sing up!

Costumes, props, sound and lighting were all terrific too. Many thanks to all the children and their teachers and parents for a really great show. Helen

And good luck to all the leavers heading off to their new schools.

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WHAT’S ON - AUGUST 2016

Latest copy for September: 5.00pm Wednesday 17th August

Please note that The Link is published on the village website and all information provided will therefore become freely available on the internet. The committee will try to find space, and indeed welcomes contributions, providing that they are legal and the writer’s name and address is supplied. Any views expressed or implied are not necessarily condoned nor supported by the committee.

www.hintleshamandchattisham.onesuffolk.net

Tuesday 2nd Tuesday Circle, 7.30pm, Community HallMon 8th – Fri 12th Holiday Club, 10.00am-12.30pm, Community HallFriday 12th Coffee Stop, 10.00-11.30am, Hintlesham BarnsFriday 12th Money Bingo Night, 7.30pm, Community Hall Meeting RoomSaturday 13th Open Mic Night, 8.30pm, Community HallWednesday 17th Hall lunch at the George, Hintlesham, 12.30pmSaturday 20th Karaoke Evening, 7.30pm, Community HallWednesday 24th Church cleaning, 10.00am, St Nicholas' Church, HintleshamFriday 26th Coffee Stop, 10.00-11.30am, Hintlesham BarnsSunday 28th Games Day, 12.00 midday, Community Hall

CHURCH SERVICES FOR AUGUST 2016Trinity 11 (Proper 14) 7 August9.30 a.m. Parish Eucharist Chattisham OT: Genesis 15: 1-6 NT: Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16 Gosp: Luke 12: 32-40

Trinity 12 (Proper 15) 14 August9.30 a.m. Holiday Club Family Service Hintlesham

Trinity 13 (Proper 16) 21 August9.30 a.m. Parish Eucharist Chattisham OT: Isaiah 58: 9b to end NT: Hebrews 12: 18 to end Gosp: Luke 13: 10 – 17

Trinity 14 (Proper 17) 28 August10.00 a.m. Benefice Communion Hintlesham (with Bishop Mike Harrison) or: Benefice Mini Messy Church Community Hall

AND NEXT MONTH:Trinity 15 (Proper 18) 4 September9.30 a.m. Parish Eucharist Chattisham OT: Deuteronomy 30: 15 to end NT: Philemon 1-21 Gosp: Luke 14: 25-33