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Par i s h D i a r y

Open Mic Night at Case - 8.00 pm.Bentley Comrades - Village Hall Committee Room - 7.30 pm.Whist Drive - Village Hall at 7.30 pm.Coffee and Company at 19,The Link - 10.00 am to 11.30 am.Parish Council Monthly Meeting - Village Hall at 7.30 pm.Bentley Comrades Christmas Lunch - Holbrook Compasses 1.30 pm.Tuesday Club - Christmas Party - Entertainment - John Mills - Village Hall at2.00 pm.W.I. - Christmas Cooking - Jane Sago - Village Hall at 7.30 pm.Scrabble Club - Village Hall Committee Room - 2.30 pm.Carols, Mulled Wine and Mince Pies - Village Hall at 7.00 pm.Horticultural Society - “Our Holiday in China “ - Moira Usher - Village Hall at7.30 pm.Carol Singing at Case - 4.00 pm.Link Lunch - Village Hall - Servings at 12 noon and 12.30 pm.Quiz and Curry at Case - 9.00 pm.

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Open Mic Night at Case - 8.00 pm.Bentley Comrades - Village Hall Committee Room - 7.30 pm.Whist Drive - Village Hall at 7.30 pm.Coffee and Company at 19,The Link - 10.00 am to 11.30 am.Bentley Parish Council Monthly Meeting - Village Hall at 7.30 pm.W.I. - Hairdressing Demonstration, John Oliver - Village Hall at 7.30.pm.Scrabble Club - Village Hall Committee Room - 2.30 pm.Tuesday Club - “Uzbekistan”, Moira Usher - Village Hall at 2.00 pm.Whist Drive - Village Hall at 7.30 pm.Link Lunch - Village Hall - Servings at 12 noon and 12.30pm.Horticultural Society - “The Wildlife of Antarctica” - Ann and Dennis Kell - VillageHall at 7.30 pm.Village Hall AGM - Village Hall at 7.30 pm.Scrabble Club - Village Hall Committee Room - 2.30 pm.Quiz Night at The Case - 9.00 pm.Tuesday Club - Chair Aerobics followed by AGM - Village Hall at 2.00 pm.

JANUARY 2018

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OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE VILLAGE.CARPET BOWLS - Every Tuesday 7.30 pm & Wednesday 2.30 pm – Village Hall.AEROBICS CLASS - Tuesday morning at 9.45 am (Term Time only) – Village Hall.PILATES CLASS - Tuesday 11.00 am to noon (Term Time only) – Village Hall.

Contact Mrs Jill Sharp for information – 01473 311546.TODDLER GROUP - Monday and Wednesday mornings 9.30 am to 12 noon (Term time only)

at Village Hall.

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Parish Council - ChairmanParish Council - ClerkBabergh District Councillors

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Mrs Jo AustinMr Dennis KellAimee LouisMrs Kate SpicerMr Ray SavageMr Bob FeltwellMrs Lillian CalvertMrs Jill MillsMrs Sandra MehenMr John BlackmoreMr Allan CribbMr John BlackmoreMrs Veronica HoweMrs Pam RaymentMrs Moira UsherMr Robin OwenMr Jim FarrowMr Colin HawesMrs Margaret BlackmoreMrs Margaret BlackmoreMr John TombsMrs Veronica HoweMrs Sandra Ford

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BENTLEY ORGANISATIONS AND CLUBS

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Bentley Parish Council website is at http://www.bentleypc.onesuffolk.netFurther information about Bentley can be found at www.krpa.co.uk

Other Village Web sites are listed on page 25

ST MARY’S CHURCH, BENTLEYRev Annette ShannonMs Hayley PurnellMr Peter DayMr Ray SavageRevd Don Mehen

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Mr. Craig Whale 01473 311976BENTLEY BAPTIST CHURCH

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Michael BamfordJoy ScottJohn HintonStephen WilliamsGordon Jones

RectorBenefice AdministratorChurchwardenVergerAssistant Priest

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THE BENTLEY BUGLE - COMMUNITY & CHURCH NEWS COORDINATORSThe Bentley Bugle is published and distributed bi-monthly on a voluntary basis forthe benefit of the local Village and Church community. Information is published ingood faith and we reserve the right to edit copy submitted. Errors and exceptionsare regretted. Advertising in these pages does not constitute a recommendation.Editor / Production Robin Owen18 West Mill Green, Bentley, IP9 2BNTel: 01473 311844 Email: [email protected] Michael Anderton26 West Mill Green, Bentley, IP9 2BNTel: 01473 310014 Email: [email protected] Peter DayGreenacres, Capel Road, Bentley, IP9 2BLTel: 01473 310518 Email: [email protected] / Distribution Adrian Mills15 West Mill Green, Bentley, IP9 2BNTel: 01473 311103 Email: [email protected] Correspondent Sandra Mehen19 The Link, BentleyTel: 01473 310383 Email: [email protected] DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE – Copy Deadline for February 2018– March 2018 issue is Friday 19th January. Copy can be submitted eitheron paper or electronically (preferred). Please try to ensure that any copysubmitted electronically is in a standard format, e.g .DOC, .DOCX, .JPG .PDF or.TXT, and the preferred font is Arial 14 pt.We will always try to include copy that arrives after the published deadlinesubject to space being available.PLEASE SEND COPY AND INFORMATION DIRECT TO ADRIAN MILLS.


FRONT COVERBentley Comrades trip to Orfordness. 10th October 2017

Photo by Bob Mawkes

The Bugle teamwish all our contributors and readers

a Merry ChristmasAnd

a Happy New Year


Christingle ServiceFamily CommunionCarol ServiceCrib ServiceChristmas CommunionBenefice Communion

10.00 am10.00 am10.00 am 3.00 pm10.00 am10.00 am Tattingstone

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Christingle Service – don’t forget to let us know by 28th November if you arecoming so all children receive a Christingle - ring Sandra on 310383. Comeand meet Father Christmas and please bring an unwrapped gift for Familiesin Need in Ipswich who will be struggling this Christmas. Don’t forget thecollection will go to help the work of The Children’s Society.Refreshments are served after the service.

The Carol Service – a special service of nine lessons and carols for people of allages. A chance to hear the story and sing the carols. Everyone welcome andrefreshments will be served after the service.

The Crib Service is a special service on Christmas Eve for children of all ages aswe look forward to Christmas Day.

The Christmas Morning Communion Service. Children (and adults!) are invitedto bring a gift they have received to show at this special Christmas Service at 10am.

Celebrate the Christmas at one of the special Midnight Communions –see “In Touch” for details.

There are children’s activities provided for all our services and deliciousrefreshments served after each service in Bentley.

All services advertised are at Bentley Church unless otherwise stated.For services at other churches in the Benefice see ‘In Touch’.

SERVICES IN December

Family Epiphany ServiceFamily CommunionMorning PrayerFamily Communion

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10.00 am10.00 am10.00 am10.00 am

SERVICES IN JANUARY7th14th21st28th

St. Mary’s Church News

The Reverend Annette Shannon andMembers of Bentley Church

would like to wisheveryone in Bentley

a Happy Christmas andprosperous New Year 2018

For weddings, baptisms, funerals and any other church mattersplease contact:–

Rector – Rev. Annette Shannon on 807674Church Warden – Peter Day on 310518

Verger – Ray Savage on 311122Assistant Priest – Rev. Don Mehen on 310383

Benefice Administrator – Hayley Purnell on 07904 972116 (Please notenew number)

Email: [email protected](Please note Hayley only works part-time, so may not get back to you immediately)


St Mary’s Church News

HOME COMMUNION - is held on the first Wednesday of each month. It is a shortsimple service and anyone is welcome to attend. We hope to hold a specialChristmas Home Communion on Wednesday 20th December for those who cannotget to church over the Christmas season. It will be at 19 The Link at 10amplease contact 310383 or 311090 if you would like to come.

LONELY? NEED A LISTENING EAR?NEED SOMEONE TO PRAY WITH YOU OR FOR YOU?Do you know of anyone in the village who would like a visit at home or inhospital? Would you like someone to visit you? Would you like someone topray with you or for you? Please call Doreen on ℡311122, Carolyn on℡311090, Jane on ℡310518 or Sandra on ℡310383.

CAN’T GET TO CHURCH? Would you like to come to church but need a lift?Please let us know and we can organise lifts. Please contact Doreen on 311122;Carolyn on 311090 or Jane on 310518.

Get into the Christmas Spirit – come and visit Bentley Church and soak up theatmosphere. See the Christmas trees, thousands of lights and festive scenes. Apartfrom services the church will be open on Saturday 9th Dec 11 am - 4.00 pm; Sunday10th Dec 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm; Saturday 16th Dec 11.00 am - 4.00 pm and Sunday17th Dec between 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm. At these times there is an entrancedonation of £2 to help with the upkeep of our beautiful village church.Tea, coffee and cake available.

Mulled Wine, Coffee and Carols - Sing familiar Carols and hear some light-heartedChristmas Readings you will be welcomed with a glass of mulled wine or fruit juicewith coffee and mince pies in the interval. Thursday December 14th at 7.00 pmBentley Village Hall. Only £3, accompanied children free. There will be also be a draw.

COFFEE AND COMPANYYou are invited to join us for coffee and biscuits at 19 The Link on thefirst Thursday of each month between 10.00 am and 11.30 am. Everybodywelcome - please come and bring a friend.

St Mary’s Church News


Pause For Thought - It’s that time of year when life seems to get more andmore frenetic. What do I buy Granny for Christmas? Have I organised enoughfood? Should I ask Uncle Joe for Christmas Day? It seems nothing but rushand problems. But what is Christmas really all about. Take a break from therush and think. If you take Christ out of Christmas you’re left with M & S! If weput Jesus at the centre of our preparations then we begin to get things inperspective. It is all about the birth of a baby, a very special baby, God’s Son.‘God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that those whobelieve in him might have eternal life.’ (John 3:16). We just have to rememberthat Christmas begins with Christ.

Gifts – Sadly this year West Villa are unable to accept Christmas gifts.Instead we will be supporting FIND (Families in Need), a local charity that helpsneedy people.Toys, drawing and colouring books, pens and pencils for the children and toiletries,hats, scarves, gloves and socks for all ages are all welcome. Please may we haveall donations by Sunday 3rd December (Christingle Service day) at the latest as theyneed the gifts by Monday 4th December if possible. If you can put your gifts in bagswith a tag saying who the gifts are suitable for (Child: 0-2; 3-5; 6-8; 9-11 or Teenagerand male or female or Adult Male or Adult Female) that would help us enormously;but don’t worry if you can’t. They also accept tins of biscuits or sweets.West Villa is still pleased to receive bedding and towels as many people arrive withnothing but the clothes they stand up in. If you would like to help contact Sandra on310383 for either collection. Many thanks for your continuing help.

Mulled Wine, Coffee and Carols – will be held this year in the Village Hall onThursday 14th December, starting at 7.00 pm.Come and sing the old familiar Carols and hear some light-hearted ChristmasReadings. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine or fruit juice with coffee and mince piesin the interval. Entrance £3.

Samaritans Purse Shoe Box AppealDoreen & her team would like to thank everyone who participated in the appeal thisyear. We were very fortunate to receive lots of donations of gifts that enabled us tohave a morning workshop in which we managed to wrap and pack 40 boxes, a trulyamazing effort by all involved.We then received a further 7 pre-packed boxes that brought our total to 47. All theboxes were then displayed on the Altar at St Mary's Church where they were blessedin the Sunday morning service by Peter Day before they left for the distribution centreand the long journey overseas to the eager recipients, who will receive them withgreat excitement!A real community effort ,thank you so much everyone.Doreen Savage


PARISH COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY - THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2017Seven Parish Councillors attended and two tendered their apologies.County Councillor Jones and District Councillor Hinton gave their monthlyreports.A parishioner raised the subject of the hearing loop in the village hall, stating itwas ineffective for them and some other parishioners with hearing difficulties.It was agreed that the Parish Council would raise the issue again with theVillage Hall Committee and support an independent assessment of the system.A Parishioner commented on the success of the Fireworks display on 28thOctober.Three planning applications had been decided by Babergh District Council:Link Lane - single storey extension - granted.Trevlac, Capel Road, single storey dwelling - granted.Hazel Shrub - certificate of lawfulness (change of use from agricultural toresidential) - granted.The Council discussed a consultation document for proposed mineralextraction at Belstead, adjacent to the A12. Although just outside Bentley, theproposed site abuts Bentley Old Hall and will impact the Washbrook andCopdock junction of the A12 (J32B). The consultation deadline is 10th December.There was discussion about the Local Plan consultation document presentedby Babergh District Council. The Parish Council had prepared a response tothe consultation and it was agreed that the response would be circulated byleaflet around the village and forwarded to Babergh District Council.Parishioners were encouraged to comment on the proposals for Bentley (whichinclude two sites for potential housing development for 60 and 40 homesrespectively).The next Parish Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday 7th December.Andrew Graffham

THANK YOU FOR BENTLEY FIREWORKSWe would like to say a big Thank You to the organisers of the Firework Party onSaturday October 28th.We thoroughly enjoyed the whole evening, from the delicious Bar B Que, the spookytent with affordable children's nic-nacs, the impressive bonfire, and of course theamazing firework display.We finished the evening with a welcome hot chocolate drink.Well done to everyone involved.From the Daynes family ( youngest 10 months, oldest 70 years )

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BENTLEY REFORMED BAPTIST CHURCH'My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.' (Psalm 62:5)

All are welcome to join with usWednesday at 7.30 pm – Prayer and Bible Study

Sunday at 10.45 am and 3.00 pm – Worship Services

For further information please visit:www.bentleyreformedbaptistchurch.com

e-mail: [email protected]: 01473 311976

BENTLEY BOWLS CLUB.The green is now closed for the season but members have been working lifting andlevelling a couple of the rinks, hopefully for better bowling next season.The next job is the pathway, this is going to be improved as it has become quiteslippery in wet weather.We have had our presentation evening at the Compasses Inn, Holbrook where wehad an excellent meal with the presentation of trophies afterwards.Please do think about bowling as a sport, this is one of the sports which can beenjoyed by both Females and Males on an equal footing. We are always looking fornew members.We will start the season next May playing on Monday and Wednesday evenings inthe Ipswich Federation leagues.Lillian Calvert Secretary 311756

Pause For Thought: “Life without Christ has a hopeless end.Life with Christ has an endless hope”.

Christmas ServicesCarol Services - Sunday 17th December 10:45 am and 3.00 pm

*** Afternoon Service: A performance by the Bentley Primary School Choir andUkulele Orchestra***

Christmas Celebration Services - Sunday 24th December 10:45 am and 3.00 pm*** Special Family Services featuring all your favourite carols ***

LINK LUNCHAt our October lunch we served 43 diners sausage and mash with carrots andswede, followed by apple crumble and custard and a cup of tea or coffee.In November roast pork, roast potatoes, with carrots & cauliflower followed bycheesecake and ice cream, tea and coffee were provided once again to 43 diners.Since the new season started we have been able to donate two hundred pounds toRiding for the Disabled and one hundred pounds to Myeloma UK Charities.Our next two lunches are on Thursday 21st December and January 18th.Veronica Howe

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BENTLEY FAMILY FUN DAY 2017This year was our fifth Bentley Family Fun Day and from the feedback received awonderful day was had by all! We would like to express our thanks to all those whosupported the day and made it again another success.The main aims of the fun day are: to promote charitable causes and help them to raisevital funds; to provide a fun day out for everybody whilst keeping the cost of the daydown for families; to provide opportunities for children (and adults!) to experiencethings they might otherwise not normally. If anybody feels that they could offer theirtime or suggestions to help make next year better still then we would welcome them.We would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to those kind people andorganisations who donated equipment for us to use on the day: Armour EngineeringLtd for the transportation of tables and chairs (kindly loaned from Bentley School),generators, fuel, and made the BBQ; Nelson Potters Yard for posts; Tony Wright andhis PA system; Mr Cooper and his fencing; Andrew and Ernie Eagle for the tractorrides; Collins Skip Hire for the lorry; and Chassis Cab for their brand new DAF lorry.Thank you to those who attended to the organising of the parking and helped to tidyup at the end of the day. Without this support the day could not happen!All those without whom the day would not be the day it is… Tattingstone Martial Arts,Sir Cumfrence, Greyhound Homer, Waterfront Music, Bentley School PTA, BentleyWI, The Case, Finezza Mobile Pizza, and the many more local organisations who didtheir bit on the day - Thank You!Thank you also for those kind donations of raffle prizes: Armour Engineering Ltd;Tattingstone Martial Arts; Tattingstone Garden Centre; BJ's; Clark’s at Felixstowe;Day Lewis Pharmacy; Suffolk Leisure Park; Fox's Marina; The Hare and Hound; Placefor Plants; Roger Balmer Design; Case is Altered; Bentley Riding School; ChassisCab; The Cutting Room; Nelson Potter Wood Yard; Colbear Designs; Bentley RidingSchool; Hill Farm Equestrian Centre; Crown Pools; Jessups; New Wolsey Theatre;East Bergholt Bakery; Port of Felixstowe; Starling Services; Bypass Nurseries; CapelAllotment and local residents.We would like to say a huge thank you to anyone who we may have missed out!Kind regardsJo Willis and Dave Telling

A BIG THANK YOU!On behalf of Myeloma UK, I wish to thank everyone for supporting my CoffeeMorning. It was a great success and we raised £1000.00. This will go towardsresearch programme which aims to find better and safer treatments for patients.My special thanks goes to all those who helped on the day and who contributedwith lots cakes and raffle prizes, also a big thank you to The Bentley Link LunchGroup for choosing Myeloma for November and donating £100.00.Making it a total of £1100.00.Once again, Huge thanks to all,Agatha Bird


November has been a busy month of activities in school with parents comingin to share learning, open evenings for next year’s intake, singing and sportingevents. The children have posed beautifully for their school photos – some ofthem for the first time, and some for their last time with us.Our Under 7s had a football tournament earlier in November which was the firsttime they had represented the school at a sporting event. They all did reallywell and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Some were even scouted by localfootball clubs!Not to be outdone, pupils from years 5 and 6 took part in a Tag Rugbycompetition at St Joseph’s School. We are particularly proud of the teamworkand support the children demonstrated towards each other.Bentley pupils enjoyed a spooktacular Hallowe’en disco with a great deal ofhelp from our fabulous parents who stayed to help out. three of the mums evendid face painting at the event!The whole of Bentley school walked to the War Memorial in Bentley on Friday10th November and, joined by members of the British Legion, held a servicethere to commemorate those who fought to keep our country free.We’ve had dress down days to raise money for BBC Children in Need and tokick start our Christmas festivities with decoration making! Some of the KS2children have been working hard in the Christmas Cake Club and are nearingtheir masterpiece completion. The children are now preparing songs andlearning scripts for their Christmas productions which will soon be upon us.We currently have 2 small, friendly cockerels at Bentley School in need of goodhomes. They are well handled (they have no choice having been picked up bychildren every day of their lives) and gentle natured and are free to goodhomes. They are a small breed with beautiful feathery feet. If you think youcould give one of our lovely chooks a place to call their own, please call theschool on 01473 310253.For more news and up to date information about the schools, please visit ourwebsite: http://www.bentley.suffolk.sch.uk/

Bentley CEVC Primary School News

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL 2017The residents of Bentley and the local area have donated the magnificentsum of £1366.17 to this year’s Poppy Appeal.A huge thank you to all who contributed so generously, and to Bentley’sPoppy Appeal Volunteers for their sterling work.Nigel Peake, Honorary Poppy Appeal Organiser


FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY

Firstly, a big thank you to all those who took part in, and helped lay out and providefood for our Quiz in October. Thanks too to all those who provided prizes for whatturned out to be a monumental raffle! It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening.Secondly a clarification, in our November report we mentioned that our CountyCouncillor Gordon Jones was unable to be at the book scheme presentation. In facthe was unavoidably delayed but did arrive before the end of the presentation.Thirdly a reminder that our film in December will be Hampstead, a Romance in whichan American Widow finds love with a squatter on Hampstead Heath, starring DianeKeaton.Our Hundred Club draw winners for October were Sue Carpendale £20, Alan Watts£10, Steve Lodge £10, Sandra Bumphrey £5.In November the winners were Sarah Wilson £20, K Weston £10, Alan Butters £10and Ann Hawes £5.Since November is a bonus month the November Bonus Winners were HannahClifford £20 and J W Row £20.We also give notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Friends on Saturday 27thJanuary at 4.00 pm in the Library. We will have a vacancy for a new trustee, andthere will be some minor changes to be made to the constitution to reflect the moveto Annual membership.Chris Yule

WANTED FOR RECYCLING PLEASE:

●Mobile phones, Smartphones and Tablets (Will be data cleansed. No chargersthank you)

●Used stamps; Please leave 1/4 inch envelope surround●Old British & foreign currency● Inkjet cartridges

Please take your items to 86 The Street or leave in the recycling bin in CapelSurgery foyer. All proceeds are donated to St Elizabeth Hospice.

I can also provide small collecting boxes for loose change if you would like one.Thank you for your support.

Linda Morrison, Capel Village Representative for St Elizabeth Hospice.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONEThank you to everyone for your support over the past year.If anyone would like a small loose change collecting box, please telephone me on01473/ 311651.Linda Morrison


Horticultural Society trip to Sheffield Park - Photo by John Alexander

APPROXIMATELY 80 RESIDENTS ATTENDED THE REMEMBRANCE SERVICE AT THE WAR MEMORIAL ON SUNDAY 12TH NOVEMBER


APPROXIMATELY 80 RESIDENTS ATTENDED THE REMEMBRANCE SERVICE AT THE WAR MEMORIAL ON SUNDAY 12TH NOVEMBER

School Photos - see page 11

School Team


Vil lage HistoryHOW & WHY BENTLEY CHURCH'S SEASONAL SERVICES GOT MORE

CHRISTMASSY 1900-2016On the twentieth century's first Christmas & Queen Victoria's last it’s services hardlydiffered from those on many other Sundays. On 23rd December Vicar, Rev. R.Michael Jones, gave sermons at 11am and 3pm on verses from two of St. Paul'sletters, though at Christmas Day's only service besides administering HolyCommunion to 20 Parishioners he preached on part of St. Luke's account of Jesus'sbirth.Over half a century later at the first Christmas of Elizabeth II's reign services wereslightly more Christmassy. Carols - originally songs accompanying dances asopposed to hymns which praise God - were sung at evening services four days beforeand three days after Christmas.The near - absence of change is unsurprising. Bentley was a small, rural village(population 483 (1951 Census), 32 higher than in 1901). Its children between 1854and 1945 received all their education at Bentley (C of E) School. According to eightpast and present residents Sabbatarianism between the Wars expected Villagers onSundays to don their best clothes, attend church and/or Sunday school and not towork or play.In 1960 came significant change. At 11.45pm on Christmas Eve Rev. Matthew Jonesadministered Holy Communion to 75 Parishioners and at 7.30am on Christmas Dayto another seven. Four hours later worshippers sang carols at Morning Service.Bentley's large population increase, by over two-thirds to 808 between 1951 and1971, with many newcomers coming from and being employed outside Bentley partlyexplains the Church's responsiveness. The Anglican Church in general was alsostruggling with two problems. Between 1901 and 1961 Anglicans formed a decliningshare of the population, their Easter Communicant numbers rising at a quarter thespeed of the England - Wales population. In the same period the number of clergyalso declined, down over 20% to almost 18,750.Now jump forward to 2016. The clergy shortage is being dealt with by groupingparishes and ordaining women and part - time ministers. In 2011 Bentley with sixother parishes formed the North Samford Benefice, headed by a Rector, Rev. AnnetteShannon, and in Bentley the Mehen husband and wife team, Don (Assistant Priest,ex-Ordained Local Minister ) and Sandra (Reader) lead services.Bentley endeavours to increase support by embracing the popularity of Christmasservices. During December 2016 a decorated St. Mary's Church held a ChristingleService (attendees 78), a Carol Service (47), a Crib Service (97) and a Christmas DayCommunion Service (the 57 attendees included children, each encouraged to bring apresent just received).No surprise then on Queen Victoria's great great granddaughter's 91st Christmascongregations in Bentley Church were larger than usual and probably than atChristmas 1900 and many Christmases thereafter - the uncertainty is because onlyCommunicant numbers are recorded up to 1970..John Tombs - Village Historian


NOTES FROM THE CASESuffolk’s first Co-operative Pub!

Tel. 01473 805575 www.thecasepubbentley.co.ukCHRISTMAS AT THE CASE

Seasonal opening. We very much hope to open every day over the holiday,including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day (see below). But this will dependon the availability of our wonderful volunteers, so please be understanding if wecan’t be there to welcome you on every day.A traditional Christmas lunch will be on offer on 3rd, 10th and 17th Decemberas an alternative to our popular Sunday meal. If you’re booking (and booking isvital!) please say if you would like this. We regret we’re unable to cater for largegroups, and if there are more than 8 in your party, we will ask you to pre-order sowe can give you the best possible service.Open Mic Night. Who knew there was so much talent in our community! Thefirst Tuesday in the month as usual - 5th December, from 8pm. The first Open MicNight of the new year will be on 2nd January. Newcomers especially welcome -PA system provided.Carol - singing at the pub has become a tradition, and this year is no exception.Come and raise your voices in the old favourites, lubricated by a glass of mulledwine. 17th December, from 4pm.Quiz and Curry Night. The last quiz of 2017 will be on 30th December, startingat 9pm. The first quiz of 2018 will be on 27th January. If you’d like to host a quiz,speak to a member of the committee or leave a note behind the bar. You’ll be verywelcome! Please note that the menu on Quiz Nights is a choice of two curries -the normal menu is not available for these occasions.New Year’s Day. The Case will be open on 1st January and serving bar mealsso if you’ve been for a bracing walk on New Year’s Day, why not pop in and getwarm?Finally a word of thanks: firstly to our customers and members, old and new.Without your support the Case wouldn’t be the thriving heart of the communitythat it has become. As one satisfied customer wrote - ‘Keep the pub going! Loveit, and it will continue.’Secondly, we are so grateful to our staff and amazing band of volunteers. The pubwouldn’t have a chance without you and your unstinting efforts. For you, thefestive season will be a time of hard work and commitment to make sure everyonehas a good time. A very Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year to us all.


Bentley Stores

Bentley’s Community Shop is preparing for its second Christmas and is confident that thisfestive season will be as successful as the last.The shop’s team of volunteer buyers continues to seek the very best value for customersof the award winning community shop, which will be open over the festive season toprovide the last minute foodie purchases and the everyday essentials.The management committee, led by chairman Bob Feltwell, continues to look at opportuni-ties to improve the customer experience and is very pleased to announce they havesuccessfully secured funding to install a patio on the road side of the shop which will befurnished with a picnic table for people to use in the warmer weather to enjoy a cup of teaand coffee. The patio was paid for from the ‘Working Together Award’ from Suffolk CountyCouncil and will provide a social place for people to meet and chat and it will also make theshop more visible to passers-by which will hopefully encourage many more customers.The shop’s committee has also recently erected a community noticeboard on the wallbetween the shop and the pub which is available for everyone in the village to use by justleaving the notice in the shop and asking for it to go on the noticeboard. This was paid for,in part, with a Community Action Suffolk Award.Cementing its role as a significant community hub for the village, a new defibrillator hasbeen installed on the side of the shop which can be accessed by dialling 999 and askingfor the key code from the emergency services. The defibrillator has been donated under aBritish Heart Foundation scheme and will provide 24/7 support for those living in the village.The difference that the shop, and the neighbouring pub, has made to the village isremarkable and this continues to go from strength the strength. A team of loyal andenthusiastic volunteers is key to the success of the shop and the committee isalways looking for extra hands to help, if you can spare a few hours a week pleasecontact the shop on 01473 310182.If you haven’t used the shop before please do try to give it your support. The shop isconveniently positioned next to the Case is Altered pub and is open seven days a week -Monday-Friday 8.30-5.30 and 8.30-12 on Saturday and Sunday. There is ample parking -which is assessed via Case Lane.

The Christmas/ New Year opening times will be displayed in the shopand we will be open every day except, early close at noon on 27th

and closed with no papers on 25th, 26th December and 1st January.

Since the last edition of the Bugle the HighSherriff, Geoffrey Probert has beenpresented with a limited edition BentleyStore shopping bag which was printed byChris Pink aka ‘Pinky the Printer’ from theMuseum of East Anglian Life inStowmarket. The bags were printed byhand on a Queen printing pressmanufactured by J R & A Ransome ofIpswich around 1840.


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BENTLEY W.I.

Wood carving was the subject of our October meeting. Mrs Winter told us how afterher family had finished university she became a mature art student learning woodcarving. She brought some of her tools for us to look at and described how to usethem. We admired the pieces of work she had brought with her and photos fromsome of her many commissions.Our speaker for November was unable to come, so member Janice Lee stepped inwith 15 minutes notice. She gave a very interesting talk about her career as StrategicLead, Education and Learning for the local authority. Thank you very much, Janice.Two members had learnt felting at a craft workshop, and another two membersreported on their two day break to London for a show and a tour of the Globe Theatreorganised by Suffolk Federation.The next meetings will be: -December 13th Christmas cooking. Jane SagoJanuary 11th. Hairdressing Demonstration. John Oliver

New members welcome. Please phone Sandra Ford 310072 for details.Diane Clover

BENTLEY FIREWORKS

On October 28th, Bentley hosted their first fireworks display in many years. We werevery excited but also rather nervous about resurrecting this village event after solong. However, Bentley lived up to its community reputation with an overwhelmingturn out which we could not have predicted.The weather was kind to us, mercifully dry, and the forecast gales held off. Thefirework display was stunning, with feedback such as “can’t believe they were thisgood”, “as good as Christchurch Park only cheaper”. Thanks to Tim & David forputting on such a professional display for us. The bonfire was a welcome warmingbeacon enjoyed by everyone with the bonfire monitors doing a sterling job keepingit all under control and safe.It was another example of how Bentley pulls together as a community with awonderful team of volunteers helping to prepare and set up the event. Thanks somuch to Bentley school for allowing parking on their field, and what a wonderfulentrance it made all lit up with balloons! The teas, coffees and hot chocolate were alldone courtesy of Bentley Church, and the hot dogs and burgers donated by TheCase pub. Our BBQ volunteers did a sterling job, despite the queue never letting upuntil they were all sold out, something that was beyond all our expectations.So thanks to all the volunteers, to the Church, to the Case, Bentley school and thechildren who entered the Guy Fawkes competition, and to all those of you who cameon the night. It was another example of how good Bentley is at creating a wonderfullysuccessful community event for all the family. In the words of one of the spectators“what a truly magical evening”See you all next year.Jan Burton


BENTLEY COMRADES

Our October meeting focussed on Operation Jubilee, an alliedattempt during World War 2 to make a landing on the FrenchCoast on 19th August 1942. Craig Barker gave us an illustratedtalk on the operation that aimed at the beaches either side ofDieppe by mainly Canadian and British forces. Although the

operation was a disaster for the allies with over 4000 casualties, it had followedthe successful raid on St Nazaire and resulted in the capture of an Enigmacode breaking machine. Although two VCs were won, poor intelligence wasblamed on the failure and the lessons learned were later used in the planningof D Day.On 10th October a party of 18 members and friends visited Orford Ness wherethey enjoyed a guided tour of the island by a National Trust Guide, followed bylunch in Orford. Photo on front cover by Bob Mawkes.For our November meeting we featured Remembrance films. The first film wasin the series Great Escapes of World War 2 – The Siege of Kohima. This wasthe story of the major battle to prevent the Japanese from invading India asthey pushed through from Burma. The second film was Debt of Honour – TheCommonwealth War Graves Commission and featured the history and work ofthe commission from WWl through to today. To finish the evening we had anepisode of ‘Allo, ‘Allo - entitled Ribbing the Bonk.Bentley Comrades is a gathering of ex-service personnel and those interestedin the British Armed Forces. We usually meet on the first Wednesday of eachmonth in the Village Hall Committee Room, supply our own refreshments andeach make a contribution towards the hire of the hall. If you are interested injoining us please contact: - Ray Savage - tel. 311122Michael Anderton

REMEMBRANCE 2017The gathering at the War memorial on Sunday 12th November was conductedas usual by Sandra Mehen who started the service with an introduction toremember the anniversary of Passchendaele .The Parish Council chaplet was laid by John Wheals and the BentleyComrades wreath by Robin Owen. Several parishioners laid their personaltributes in the form of wooden crosses.The names of the fallen were read by Bob Mawkes and the exhortation ‘For theFallen’ and Kohima epitaph were read by Michael Anderton.Amplified sound, the Last Post, 2 minutes silence and Reveille were providedby Bentley Comrades. There were over 80 parishioners, including children,who had braved the very cold wind, although the weather did remain fine onceagain.Michael Anderton (Photo on page 13 & 14)


TUESDAY CLUB

Our programme for October began with a most interesting and entertaining talk byJason Salisbury from `Suffolk Farmhouse Cheeses` near Needham Market. This is afamily run business and he gave us an insight in how it all started and has become sosuccessful. Starting with a pedigree herd of dairy cows, the production of qualitycheeses followed. Members were able to sample and buy a variety of cheeses at theend of the meeting.At our next meeting Charlie Haylock paid us a return visit giving us one of his humoroustalks entitled Àn Eccentric Look at Suffolk`. We welcomed a number of visitors at thismeeting and it was lovely to hear all the laughter and enjoyment given by his stories.To conclude this month, Dick Leach of ̀ The Flying Squad` returned to give us a secondinstalment on the experiences he encountered pre 1999 in the police force and itproved to be very enlightening.November began with our two monthly session of `Chair Aerobics` followed by Cardsand Scrabble, and concluded with our Annual Christmas Lunch at the Àcorn Villageàt Mistley. As always the members enjoyed a delicious meal and visited their CraftCentre to view their Christmas theme of `Beauty and the Beast` before returning to theVillage Hall for tea and the draw.Our yearly programme concludes on the 12th December with our Christmas Party inthe Village Hall when entertainment will be provided by John Mills - which will includecarol singing.The Club will resume in 2018 on Tuesday 16th January at 2.00 p.m. when Moira Usherwill be entertaining us with a talk on Uzbekistan - illustrated with slides, and on the 30th- after a session of `Chair Aerobics` we will be holding our AGM.If you are interested in joining our friendly Club and would like a copy of our 2018Programme, please contact the Secretary on 310655.Wishing all members and friends a very Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year.Margaret Blackmore - Secretary, Tel: 310655

SING FOR FUN

On December 11th at 2.30 pm Sing for Fun moves to Dove Close for a thoroughlyseasonal sing along of Christmas Songs and some carols. This is supplemented byCapel Ladies Tea and Cake afternoon and a jolly good time will be had by all.Chris Yule

Our next meetings will be on the 14th ofDecember, and the 11th & 25th of January.We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of themonth at 2.30 pm in the Village Hall CommitteeRoom.

Anyone who would enjoy a game of Scrabble, a cup of tea or coffee and a chatis welcome to join us.Robin Owen

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Bentley Carpet Bowls

Our Winter League Division 2 matches have come thick and fast with 6 games alreadycompleted. All four home fixtures have been won but not without some difficulties.The games against Bramford and Martlesham were very close and were both won6-4 and by two and four shots respectively.Against Whatfield we played very well to win 10-0 and likewise versus Burstall to runout 8-2 winners.Unfortunately our two away matches were lost, at Harkstead 2-8 and our Stuttonhoodoo continued as we suffered awful misfortune on two of the mats and werebeaten 0-10. Nevertheless we have accrued 32 points so far which is quitereasonable.Our last matches to complete the first half of the season are against Hintlesham,Rivers and East Bergholt.David Howe - Captain

BENTLEY CARPET BOWLS - CLUB DOUBLESOn Tuesday 17th October we held our Annual Club Doubles Competition. Fourteenmembers entered and these were paired up by drawing names out of a hat.The seven teams each played three matches and the outcome was that four of theteams each won two games and lost one so we were able to play a semi – final.The following semi – finals were played:Moira Alexander and Pam Rayment v Sheila Hazell and Jill MillsVeronica Howe and Jean Rose v Barry Ford and Brian Rose.The final was then played between:Sheila Hazell and Jill Mills v Barry Ford and Brian Rose.The final was a very close match and Barry and Brian ran out winners.Veronica Howe presented the shield to Barry and Brian very worthy winners on thenight congratulation to them.A big thank you must go to Frank and Lillian Calvert who organised the evening soprofessionally and also to all the people who helped by setting up the hall andarranging the refreshments.Jill Mills. Secretary

BENTLEY TODDLER GROUPThank you to everyone who helped and supported ourlatest Jumble Sale and made it a great success.If you missed this latest Sale, there will be another ineither April or May 2018, so watch this space!

Please save all your goodies, but if there is a problem we can collect before then.PAM RAYMENT


CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE – PRACTICE UPDATE NOVEMBER 2017

Annual Flu ClinicsThis year we held four flu clinics and generally this was a successful approach. Wewere helped by members of the Patient Participation Group and had as manyclinicians as possible available to vaccinate patients. Thank you to all patients whoattended on one of the four days. These clinics are the most efficient way ofvaccinating a large number of patients and the new arrangements enable us to keepthe queues to a minimum.At the time of writing we have vaccinated 2389 adults and 261 children against flu,141 adults against pneumonia and 233 adults against shingles. We are also in theprocess of visiting all housebound patients to ensure they are vaccinated. This yearis forecast to be a bad year for flu so if you have yet to be vaccinated, and havereceived a letter confirming you are eligible, please contact the surgery to arrange avaccination with one of our nurses or health care assistant.Over the four clinics we also collected for Inspire, a local charity supportingdisadvantaged children. We raised an incredible £1044. On behalf of Inspire, thankyou for your generosity. More information on Inspire can be found athttps://inspiresuffolk.org.uk.Syria CollectionsDr Ayache is retiring at the end of December and has worked with charities since theconflict began to help Syrian refugees. Unfortunately, we are no longer able to takein donations of clothing and bedding. However, Dr Ayache would like to extend hissincere gratitude to all patients who have made a donation over the last few years.Your generosity has made a real difference.Training DaysJust a reminder that the practice will be closed from 1.00 pm on the following datesfor staff training:13th December 2017 (Wed)8th February 2018 (Thurs)On these afternoons the doors will be closed so please ensure any prescriptions arepicked up well beforehand. If you phone the practice the recorded message will askyou to ring 111 for medical assistance if your problem cannot wait until the next day.Pete Keeble, Practice Manager

DOCTORS SURGERY ROTA

We continue to provide this service for those who are unable to get to the surgeryfor appointments. There is a steady demand, indeed one week we carried out sixcalls. If you need to use the service do ask the receptionist when making yourappointment. We also welcome new volunteers to the scheme to join a team of abouttwenty, but it goes without saying that more volunteers means less frequent call outs!Contact Chris on 310992 for details.Chris Yule


BENTLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The outing to Sheffield Park on 16th October was much enjoyed by the membersand other villagers - it was a lovely warm sunny day, the colours werespectacular, but in mid afternoon the skies darkened, looked very threatening andby 3.30 pm it was dark, just like a total eclipse ! (Photo on page 13)Of course that was not the case the sky was full of sand from the Sahara and ashand debris from forest fires in Portugal but it didn't spoil our day. We shall hope togo and see snowdrops etc in the New Year.Our AGM is on 17th November - the December meeting is on 15th. Mrs Moira Usheris our speaker - the subject is "Our holiday in China"On 19th January 2018 our speakers are Ann and Dennis Kell, the subject is "In thefootsteps of Shackleton - the Wildlife of Antarctica" They have previously talked tous on "The Wildlife of the Falkland Islands" which was fascinating so I believe weshall not be disappointed this time.Our meetings are held in the Village Hall and start at 7.30pm.In the event that you are not in a position to join the Society but would like to attenda particular meeting you can do that, as a guest on payment of £3, you will be mostwelcome..The Chairman and Committee of the Society wish our members and readers aHappy Christmas and a happy and healthy New YearPam Lovell

BENTLEY SCHOOL PTA AND FRIENDS OF BENTLEY SCHOOL

September 2017 October 20171st Prize Mrs A. Partridge2nd Prize Mr J. Tombs3rd Prize Mrs G. Cheverton

Mr D. WhitbyMr C. PartridgeMrs A. Macintosh

100 CLUB LOTTERY DRAW

Thank you to everybody that supported the Summer Fete and the BBQ at theBentley Funday in raising extra funds for our Village School.The new School Year has begun and the PTA are thinking up some exciting newevents.We look forward to bringing you more details!Aimee Louis – Chairperson Bentley School PTA

VILLAGE HALL - AGMNotice: The AGM will take place on Monday 22nd January 2018 commencing at7.30 p.m. when the yearly accounts will be presented and the Trustees (6)elected for the next twelve months. Nominations for the Trustees to be receivedin writing and sent to the Chairman Mr. Blackmore at 7 East Mill Green no laterthan the week prior to the AGM i.e. by Monday 15th January 2018.All Bentley Residents are very welcome to attend and vote at this meeting.


Advertise your unwanted goods or requests for items you require, for FREE,in the Bentley Exchange. This service is available to Bentley residents only,

no traders. Just call or email your details to: ADRIAN MILLS (contact details on Page 4)

T h e B e n t l e y E x c h a n g e

http://www.bentleyfreespeech.freeforums.orgThe Case is Altered - http://www.thecasepubbentley.co.uk

OTHER VILLAGE WEBSITES

Bentley CEVC Primary School - www.bentley.suffolk.sch.uk

SUFFOLK BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT (SBS)‘Easing loss through group support’

Recently bereaved or suffering a delayed reaction to loss?Are you in need of help and support?

Why not join a small focussed group, of 5-10, sharing bereavement issues?Groups are led by an experienced facilitator

Creating a warm, safe environmentIn which to explore the many aspects of loss.Groups are free and open to Suffolk residents

Able to attend the Hadleigh (afternoon) or Capel St Mary (evening) venues.

For more details or to reserve a place contact Patrick or MargaretEmail: [email protected] Tel: 01206 299832

Web site: www.suffolkbereavement.org.ukMain funder: Suffolk Community Foundation’s Rural Fund

Also supported by Suffolk County Council through Councillors Gordon Jones and James FinchAnd by Hadleigh Town Council

Suffolk Community Action registration No. CAS2398/16

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