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THE FOUR GAZETTEHepworth - Hinderclay - Thelnetham - Wattisfield
April 2009
April from The Shepheardes Calendar by Edmund Spenser. Printed on recycled paper.
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FROM THE RECTORY
Walsham-le-Willows Congregational ChurchHigh Street, Walsham-le-Willows, Suffolk 1P31 3AZ (01359) 258986Easter Convention 2009: Monday 6th - Friday 10th April at 7.30pmWe invite you to join with us for our annual series of special meetingsMonday 6th Rev.G.Ferguson(South Grove Free PresbyterianChurch, Walthamstow) Tuesday 7thPastor Robert Cordle (Harrold & Carlton Baptist Church) Wednesday 8th Pastor Michael Harley (Friston Baptist Church) Thursday 9th Rev. R. Jeremy Brooks (Protestant Truth Society) Friday 10th Dr. David Allen (Trinitarian Bible Society)Refreshments and bookstall to follow each eveningFaith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
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Looking Forward to the SummerDear Friends,Are you planning your summer yet? Perhaps you’re thinking of staying at home because of the credit crunch?If you have children and would like to send them on an action holiday that’s not too expensive, consider the events organised by West Runton Holidays. They provide a range of holiday opportunities for young peo-ple from Karting to Windsurfing, Sailing to Skiing, Abseiling to Mountain Biking. They’re called “West Runton” because they started by running camps in a field there in North Norfolk. Since then they have branched out to different venues. They work in association with Scripture Union, so they are well organised, with attention to safety and child protection. An important part of the programme is the opportunity to learn more about the Christian faith, and how it can help can help us live our lives to the full. My sons Peter and Ian have both been on the Kart Camps, which take place for a week every August at Letton Hall, near Shipdham in Norfolk. Part of the fun is that they have to assemble the karts, in teams, before they can drive them. Having been for several years, Ian now goes as a junior leader, and as a qualified instructor for the mountain biking, which they do in Thetford Forest. The age range for Kart Camp is 13 - 15. But, if you are interested, there are plenty of other holidays for other ages.I would be happy to pass on more information about these opportunities, and, yes, they do have a website: westrunton.org.uk. Whatever the state of the pound and our suffering bank accounts, I hope and pray you will have a chance to rest and refresh yourself in body and spirit this summer, even if it’s no further afield than a bench in your own back garden.
John Fulton
Rector.The Rectory, Church Lane, Hepworth IP22 2PU.01359 250 285
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Marathon Four Gospel ReadingAs part of the Church’s celebration of Easter,
Richard Telford will be reciting all four Gospels in order,from the Revised Standard Version, at one sitting!
Where? St. Margaret’s, WattisfieldWhat time? 2pm. ( it will last about 2 hours)
What day? Holy Saturday ( 11th April)Make this Marathon part of your Easter devotions.
Experience the story, the drama, the pathos, the wonder, the Passion, the Joy of Christ’s life, death and resurrection, 4 times over,
in one sitting! Compare the witness of Matthew, Mark, Luke and JohnCome in for all of it, or pop in when you can.
The congregation is requested to attend in complete Silence, as it is hoped that a recording will be made.
NO entry fee, but all donations will be in aid of St. Margaret’s Church.Will you give just £1 per Gospel? Or round it up to £5!
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Excellent Ofsted Inspection for Botesdale & Rickinghall Playgroup The Botesdale and Rickinghall Playgroup were recently inspected by Ofsted, and another excellent report has just been published, with many categories achieving an “outstanding” grading. Again it has highlighted what a great local facility we have for our young children, with comments such as, “children thrive and make excellent progress in this friendly village playgroup,” and “they plan an exciting range of activities each day, firmly based upon children’s changing interests and needs to ensure that all children enjoy a challenging and motivating learning experience.” The management committee are justifiably proud of this new assess-ment, the credit for which, lies solely with the dedicated and hard-working staff: adored by children and parents alike.The playgroup has been running from the Botesdale Village Hall since 1994 and caters for children from 2 - 5 yrs. For further information on sessions and funding contact Karen Hails on 07796 014304 (day time) or 01379 898868 (evenings). You can see a copy of the full Ofsted report on the website www.ofsted.gov.uk
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Editor: Sue Carrington: 01379 890 535, [email protected] The Manor House, Church Lane, Thelnetham, Suffolk, IP22 1JZ.
Deadline for copy: Noon on the 15th of the preceding month. Advertising Manager: Stephen McNeile: 01379 898 418. [email protected] Redvers, Hinderclay, Diss, Norfolk IP221HN. Printer: John Beales: 20, Church Close, Hepworth: 01359 250048.
iThe Annual Suffolk Wildlife Trust Plant Sale at Redgrave and Lopham Fen, near Bressingham on Sunday 19th April from 10am – 4pm. Admission: adults £1, children free. Dogs on a short lead are welcome. For further details please telephone 01379 688333.To encourage young gardeners, there’s a quiz about how to attract wildlife to your garden and a tantalising seed quiz. In the afternoon the miniature wildlife garden competition is to be judged by Dr Christopher Grey-Wilson, RHS. Details of how to enter are on the Suffolk Wildlife Trust website.Many visitors also enjoy a stroll on the nature reserve to soak up the sights and sounds of spring or refresh with home made fare in the café. Dogs on a short lead are welcome on the walks.
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Country Beauty SalonAt Wattisfield
Professional Beauty Therapy
Waxing, Electrolysis, Facials, Aromatherapy, Make-up, Manicure, Pedicure, Sunbed, Swedish Massage, Eye Lash Tinting, Self-Tanning, Eyebrow Shaping,
Ear-Piercing, Top-to-Toe Days, Indian Head Massage.Jessica Nail Treatments now available.
Dermalogica & Australian Tea Tree Products available.Gift Vouchers.
Hours: Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri., 9-9pm. Sat., 9-4pmTel: June Frost on 01359 251 660.
• Essential Interiors • Bespoke Curtains and Blinds
Free design consultation in your home. A complete made-to-measure and installation service.
A comprehensive range of fabrics, trimmings, poles & accessories.
Upholstery, Pelmets & Soft Furnishings.Wooden Venetian Blinds & Velux/roller/vertical blinds.
Please contact Kate Bowdenon 01379 897252 [email protected]
www.essential-interiors.co.ukOrchard House, Bells Lane, Hinderclay.Norfolk IP22 1HW
DOMESTIC CLEANERS REQUIREDTo work directly for private, local households.
Must be reliable. Transport an advantage, but not essential.
Regular or part-time hours available.
£6.50 per hour.
Please telephone 01359 250677
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Great British Fish and Chip Supper – Friday 15th May 2009On behalf of the Spinal Injuries Association
Want to do something different? Want to raise money where you live or work? Want to eat Fish and Chips, while raising money for charity? Hold a fish and chip supper on Friday 15th May 2009 whilst raising awareness of spinal cord injury and supporting SIA’s information and support services. You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home, at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre.
For more information, or to request a fundraising pack, call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 678 6633 xtn 229 or email: [email protected] or visit www.spinal.co.uk
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Botesdale & RickinghallPlaygroup
(Held in Botesdale Village Hall)
2-5 year olds,Monday to Friday:9.05am - 11.35am.Lunchtime Club:
11.35am - 12.35pmAlso Thursday - Friday
12.30pm - 3.00pm
Experienced, fully qualified & caring staff.Extensive indoor & outdoor play facilities,
including craft activities. Close interaction with St.Botolph’s Nursery.
Excellent Ofsted Report Received.
Contact Karen Hails07796 014304(am),
01379 898868 (Evening).
Friendly Local Handyman“With a Smile”
• Painting Decorating •• Property Maintenance Work •
• Carpentry Work •• Over 25 years Experience •• Wall Tiling Floor Laying •
• Gardening Work •• Removal of Garden Rubbish •
Please Contact:Len Bowers
on 01953 681951
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LITTLE WILLOWS PRE-SCHOOLWattisfield Road, Walsham-le-Willows
• Open to children from 2½ years to 5 years old, Monday to Friday, from 8:45am to 2:45pm term time. • Morning, lunch club and afternoon sessions available and when combined provides full day care. • Highly trained staff, well equipped self-contained pre-school with fantastic fully enclosed garden. • Friendly and safe environment for the children to have fun and learn through play.
Excellent OFSTED report and a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance.
For more information or to arrange a visit, please call the Pre-School:01359 258 702
Graham allenPainter and decorator
comPetitive Prices, free quotestel. 01379 688247
OLD CHIMNEYS BREWERY
NORMAL HOURS: FRI., 2-7pm, SAT., 11am-2pm.
OLD CHIMNEYS BREWERY, CHURCH ROAD, MARKET WESTON.Tel: 01359 221411 or 221013
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The Heritage Circle Dates for 2009:All on a Wednesday at 7.30 pm at Rickinghall Village Hall. Refreshments and Raffle. Visitors always welcome.25 MarchSuffolk Breweries Past and Present by Stuart Bowell.Illustrated talk on the history of brewing in Suffolk.22 AprilSuffolk Ghosts and Hauntings by Robert Halliday.An Illustrated talk.27 MayAntiques and Anecdotes by Alan Smith.An interesting and amusing behind the scenes look at life in an auction room with some tricks of the trade thrown in.24 JuneRomans in East Anglia by Howard Brooks.Power point display.22 JulyAn Illustrated History of Jazz by Douglas Baker.Illustrated with tapes and CD’s.26 AugustSuffolk in the 18th Century by Clive Paine.Illustrated talk on all things in the 1700’s.23 SeptemberRiot and Revolution in the Suffolk Countryside by William Tyler.28 OctoberHadrians Wall by Mark Mitchels.Illustrated talk on Rome’s Northern Frontier - how it was built and used by the Roman Army.25 NovemberHistory of Lavenham by Monica PlaceAn Illustrated talk.DecemberThere is no meeting as it is a social event.
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The Mill InnFree House & RestaurantTraditional English Cuisine
with Mediterranean & Asian Specialities.A Marvellous Selection of Home-made Main Courses & Puddings.
Daily Specials & a la Carte menu.Lunchtime & Evenings.
Cosy Surroundings.
O.A.P. Lunches every Thursday, (£4.50 for two courses).Curry Night, the third Thursday of every month.
No Food Service on Mondays.Bury Road, (B1111),Market Weston
Tel: 01359 221 018
MEDICAL HERBALISTHilary Holden MNIMH
Many conditions respond totreatment with herbal medicine.
• Irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis •• Menopausal problems, infertility •• Arthritis, skin conditions, asthma •
• High blood pressure, migraine •• Children’s complaints & chronic conditions •
Clinics in Stanton and Eye,Fully insured. Member of the Institute of Medical Herbalists.
Contact 01359 252278
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Texture, Colours, Pictures and References Shown on Visit.For further information, E-mail: [email protected]
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McGregorHome & Garden Services
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also...• Plumbing & Electrical Repairs/Installation •
• New Flooring, Laminated or Tiles • • New Kitchen & Bathroom Suites •
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For a no cost, fixed price quotation, call us on
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Your Reliable “Local” Plumber
SK PLUMBINGShaun Kavanagh
Plumbing, Heating and Home Maintenance
• All Domestic Plumbing •• Bathroom and Kitchen Installation •
• Radiators and Pumps Serviced and/or Replaced •• All Work Fully Insured and Guaranteed •
• References Available/Highly Competitive •• Central Heating Power Flushing •
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Tim Stevenson01842 756101, (work).
01953 681655, (home).
Tim lives in Blo Norton and he, or a colleague, will happily visit you at home, to
discuss your legal issues.
Cage Lane, Thetford, IP24 2DT01842 756100
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VIPLuxury Toilet Hire
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Keith Burtonwood
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Click on the crop symbol in your editing software. You may find fixed sizes to use. By moving the crop tool over your opened photograph, you can crop the image at exactly the size you have chosen. It is preferable to insert sizes yourself if your software enables free con-trol. First decide on the width and height you want printed e.g. 6x4, 7x5 etc. Enter these figures in the width and height columns that ap-pear in the toolbar near the top of your PC screen, including inch or cm. For printing purposes, type 300 in the box marked resolution. Finally, move the crop tool over your opened picture until the dotted lines show the area you want printed, right click and hit Crop. Your image is now correctly sized for perfect printing.
Denise Hammond-Webb is a professional photographer and lives in Hinderclay. She can be contacted through www.youNiquephotos.co.uk or on 0845 257 2553 anytime.
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I often see pictures or adverts in magazines that have been stretched or distorted out of proportion because the picture has been resized incorrectly. The same problem often arises if you print your pictures at a size that is different from the size taken by your camera.Resizing a photograph, to print without distortion, is not difficult and makes images appear more polished and professional. The simplest method in-volves using the crop tool in your image editing software. Some free soft-ware only provides fixed crop sizes, but if you have Photoshop Elements or Photoshop, you have the advantage of being able to crop and size your pictures any way you wish.To get the best result when you resize images for printing, you should understand the concept of aspect ratio. If you resize images without be-ing aware of aspect ratio, then you may see distorted results. The aspect ratio is simply the measurement of an image’s width to height. Most digital cameras produce images with an aspect ratio of 4:3, but most common print sizes have a different aspect ratio e.g. a 6x4inch print has an aspect ratio of 3:2, a 10x8 print 5:4. To understand this another way, have you ever taken your digital images to a High Street printer, asked for 10x8 prints and found you have parts of the image cropped out, perhaps the top of someone’s head ? However, if you ask for a print of a 12x8, you gain an extra 2inches and your image will be printed in full as the aspect ratio will be virtually the same as from your camera. This is because professional print machines are set to auto-matically crop the picture to the correct size you have ordered, but keeping the aspect ratio to avoid stretching or distorting your picture. There is a trade off between keeping the aspect ratio and how much of the image is cropped off – and where it is cropped.To ensure your images are correctly printed, it is advisable to use the crop tool in your photo editing software to crop your prints to the right size and resolution before taking them to the printers, or before printing them at home.
Picture Postby Denise Hammond-Webb
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Thelnetham Village HallHire of Hall,
(inclusive of heating, lighting & car park)£6 per hour for Thelnetham Residents,
£6.50 per hour for all others.~
Hire of Car park only,£10 per 24 hour period, (10.30am-10.30am)
~All bookings via Sue Coe, tel: 01379 898551.
~(Rates set by Thelnetham Village Hall Committee)
Kasey Plumbing & HeatingAll types of Heating Installed & Maintained
Boiler Servicing & RepairsGeneral Plumbing
Qualified Swimming Pool Technician
Bridge Farm, Market Weston Road,Thelnetham, Diss, Norfolk
IP22 1JJ
Telephone: 01359 221108 or Mobile: 07906 095387
GKWSurface Cleaning
All these surfaces cleaned:
• Block Paving Re-sanded and Sealed • • Patios • Decking • Pathways • Tennis Courts • Concrete •
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HInDERCLAy AnImAL FEEDS & BEDDIng
for all your animal needsMon., 11.30 - 4.30,
Tues. & Wed., 9.30 - 4.30,Fri., 11.30 - 4.30,Sat., 9.00 - 12.30.
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01379 890368
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WorThAm BoArding KennelS& CATTery
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Our Staff are dedicated and attentive to all your pet’s Needs.
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J & S Newstead
• Plant Hire with operator• Kitchen Fitting• Bathroom Suite Fitting• Painting & Decorating• Driveways• Fencing
• All Ground Works• Bespoke Carpentry• Building Works• Renovations• Home Improvements• Equestrian Buildings & Arenas
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Parish CouncilThe meeting of the Parish Council took place on Thursday, 5th March 2009 at the pavilion. The meeting was chaired by Mr Stannard. Amongst the matters discussed were:Report from Borough Councillor The report covered approval of the Parish Council’s request to increase its membership from seven to eight with effect from the next standard elections, a blanket Tree Pres-ervation Order placed on all trees in Shepherds Grove Industrial Estate, the opening of the Cattle Market Centre, and two forthcoming events, the Countryside Forum and the Parish Conference.Report from County Councillor The report cover the good gritting service provided during the bad weather, details of her own letter in connection with the possible waste treatment facility on Shepherds Grove and the possible height of a chimney, the start of Phase III of the Schools Organisation Review, planned closure of the A143 between Ixworth and Great Barton during the summer, and the Community Speedwatch initiative.Planning and Listed Building Applications – North Hall Farm, Market Weston Road The two applications covering a) the erection of single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage, b) internal alterations to include removal and insertion of internal partitions, new staircase, exposing of original fireplace, rebuilding of missing section of chimney, c) alterations to roof to include new pitched roof over existing porch on north-east elevation, d) alterations to fenestration to include new windows and external doors and replacement windows, and e) provision of glazed lantern over new garden room were considered, and no objections or observations were recorded.Accounts for Payment Accounts approved were for Clerk’s salary and expenses, the installation of the gates and posts at the Village Hall, the hire of the Village Hall for meetings, and the framing of three plans of the village to be displayed in the village hall.Clerk’s Report The report covered possible funding for the installation of new gates and posts to the village hall by the Havebury Commu-nity Investment Fund, the owners of the telephone kiosk land (Suffolk County Council) having undertaken to strim the area twice a year, the
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opening of a Corporate Deposit account with the Bank of Scotland and seeking a three-month notice account, overhanging branches along footpath 2, refresher training for Suffolk Hedgerow Survey, ownership of a piece of land which floods between Willow Green Bungalows and Fairholme, and promoting the Rural Businesses and Business start-ups, (Brecks Programme). Correspondence Received SEBC had requested volunteers to organise a tidy-up in each village as part of their “no excuses” litter campaign. Emergency Communications Questionnaire The Parish Council worked through the questionnaire together, and the Clerk will submit responses via Suffolk County Council’s Trading Standards website.Next Meeting The next meeting will be the Annual Parish Meeting and AGM, to be held on Thursday, 7th May at 7 o’clock:All welcome.
Mark‘The Plasterer’
I specialise in domestic internal and external plastering.Modern light-weight plasters and traditional lime & hair work undertaken.
Fully qualified and professional service.For a free estimate telephone Mark:
Tel: 01379 890776 or mobile: 07790 090403.
Clover Cottage, Mill Road, Thelnetham.
HEPWORTH VILLAGE FETESaturday, 22nd August.
N.B. change of date.Just like last year, but better! Start planting your veg. seeds!
Start taking your photos of the locality.Check the Four Gazette each month for further updates.
Next meeting: Thursday 2nd April, 7pm. at Church Farm Cottage.All welcome. 01359 250660
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Extraordinary PC MeetingThe Extraordinary Parish Council Meeting was held on Tuesday, 17th February 2009 at the pavilion. The meeting was chaired by Mr Stannard. Amongst the matters discussed were:Possible Waste Treatment Facilityon Shepherd’s Grove Industrial Estate The Chair read a draft document, detailing points to be raised with Suffolk CC, covering change of use, prospects for local employment, existing and future problems with Environment Agency controls, transport issues and infrastructure, the type of waste treatment installation, possible emis-sions, any future consultation process, and concerns about encouraging further waste facility applications.Comments were sought from the public and it was agreed to include further points emphasising the issues specific to the Shepherds Grove site, namely transport issues and infrastructure, existing problems with Environment Agency controls, prospects for local employment, and opening the gates for similar applications. Additional points raised at the meeting included using old technology in 25 years’ time, how Suffolk CC had consulted residents, wheth-er the type of usage would constitute a change of use (from light to heavy industrial), that proposal did not include the sorting of waste, a reduction in chance of additional employment opportunities, heavy traffic hauling in quicklime and removing ash, HGV vehicles using country roads when the A143 was closed and associated congestion, the A143 being unsuitable especially during sugar beet season, the dangers of quicklime, the height of a chimney, the use of Shepherds Grove for other waste disposal facilities.A letter will be sent to Suffolk County Council with additional comments before the consultation period expires.
Odours from County Mulch Simon Bailey, Monitoring and Enforce-ment Officer in the Waste and Minerals Development Team of Suffolk CC had written in connection with investigating odours emanating from the County Mulch facility.
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He has asked to be notified when odours are a nuisance, and will aim to attend the site within 24 hours (contact details are telephone 01473 264754, fax 01473 216858, e-mail [email protected]).
Possible Planning Application for a shop at Church Farm, Church Lane The owner is planning to open the museum more often by appointment, and has sought the Parish Council’s views on converting the existing barn by the roadside into a retail shop for the village and for the sale of museum goods. The Parish Council supported the idea of a shop especially as it met the aims of the Parish Action Plan, and would not object to a sympathetic planning application. They did, however, have reservations about a shop in practical terms, having witnessed the demise of several shops in the village.Accounts for Payment Payment was agreed for the manufacture and delivery of interpretation panel.
Incinerator, Chimneys, MBT’S, C.A.W.S? What is all the Hot Air about? Are you puzzled by the recent erection of a sign at the road leading to Hepworth from the A143? Have you asked yourself what is going on here? We want to tell you:Our Group of local campaigners, COMMUNITIES AGAINST WASTE SITE, is made up of people from over 7 villages and from all walks of life from mothers, retired people, to family G/P’s and Doctors. Collectively known as C.A.W.S, we exist to protect our homes, health, local tranquil-lity & local road networks from the proposal to develop the empty fields surrounding Shepherds Grove Industrial Estate on the edge of Hepworth into a Major Residual Waste Treatment Plant.The most likely technology being promoted by Suffolk County Council is either an Incinerator with a 295 ft Chimney ( taller than the sugar beet factory chimney in Bury St. Edmunds) or a MBT, (Mechanical Biological Treatment), with a 65ft Chimney. We are a newly formed group and have only been in existance for less than 10 weeks and we are dedicated to the following goals:
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• To publicly highlight a proposal that will have the biggest impact to our local villages EVER!! • To ensure that all the facts are on the table for you (our community) to view openly. To offer more ways for you and your community to have your voice heard about the proposal to site a possible 24hour, 7days a week Incinerator to burn waste from all over the East of the UK and LONDON!• To ensure that should the Shepherds Grove Estate Develop, the devel-opment should only be into either mixed Office Units or non 24/7 Light Industrial Units, which would optimise the Employment Opportunities for our Families. • We want to protect the area near Hepworth, Thelnetham, Hinderclay, Wattisfield, Walsham Le Willows and Stanton from becoming the dustbin of Suffolk, the surrounding counties, or indeed ,London.These are the areas from which we will have rubbish travelling, in heavy, 40 Tonne HGV’s using all roads leading to the site, should the proposals be allowed to go ahead unchallenged. Our group started with one neighbour telling another neighbour about the proposals, after they had found out by sheer accident that there was a; “Public consultation by Suffolk County Council going on and that Shepherd’s Grove was on a shortlist of 5 sites (out of 90) being considered for 3 or 4 sites to house incinerators to deal with waste that cannot be recycled” It was shocking news and this news continues to shock whenever some-one new finds out about it.If you or your neighbours have had any doubts about the campaign and the proposals we are fighting against on behalf of you and your fam-ily- We urge you to research the evidence, including the footprint plans with detailed scales of an INCINERATOR and MBT located at the top of Summer Road. This plan was commissioned by Suffolk County Council. A copy is available to view on our website.Houses in Hepworth, Walsham, Wattisfield, Stanton and surrounding areas could be rendered worthless if our corner of rural Suffolk if in-dustrialised in this un-environmentally sound way. Not to mention the related health risks to us all.
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Join us and tell your neighbours. We only have a few months to send the message to our County Council that we do not want our area synonymous with heavy industry, pollution and a dumping ground for London’s waste.Our County Council will have made their mind up by the Summer -- make sure they know how you feel about it now.We all need to stand together and fight this now before the pro-posals get any further -- if we leave it to the planning stage, it will be too late and we will all have to live with the possibility of a 295 ft. chimney towering over our villages, pumping toxins into our precious country air.If you value your countryside and your healthy,peaceful way of life, join our C.A.W.S. We need you now, please join us.You can email us :[email protected]. Or register and sign our petition, on our website: www. suffolkcaws.org.ukOr come and talk to us in person at the Duke of Marlborough Pub every Tuesday at 7.30pm. Petitions are also available to sign at Hillcrest Nurseries, The Duke of Marlborough Pub and Rolfes of Walsham.
Hepworth & District WIOur March meeting was full of fishy tales as Andy Malcolm told us about the work of the Fisherman’s Mission. Founded at the end of the 19th Century the Mission still has a job to do today with commercial fishing the most dangerous job in the country. The Mission helps both injured fishermen and the bereaved families of lost fishermen for as long as support is needed, which is often for decades. Enlivened with sea songs and poems, his talk was still a serious reminder of the true cost of fish.The April meeting is on 9th April at Hepworth Village Hall at 7.30pm when we will be learning about Tai Chi with Michael Brown.Visitors are always welcome and anyone interested in further informa-tion or transport from Barningham please contact me, Brenda Last on 221307.
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Shrove TuesdayThis was well and truly celebrated at the Pancake Party held at the Old School. Alwyn and Mike’s house was really welcoming and all the differ-ent varieties of pancakes were amazing. Alwyn and Clare slaved over a hot stove and Mike over the mulled wine, so we were all prepared for the beginning of Lent. Any volunteers for a pancake race next year?Coins in a JarHere’s one more reminder that the Coins-in-a-Jar scheme re-launch-es at Easter. There’ll be lots of empty jars ready for everyone who would like to save their small change in aid of Hepworth Church. Jars can be collected from the church on Easter Sunday, or from Marjorie Macpherson or Chris Anderson.EasterPalm crosses will be given out at the 9.30am service on April 5th (Palm Sunday). On Maundy Thursday (9th April) at 8.00pm there will be a Communion service in Hepworth Church, commemorating Christ’s supper in the upper room with his disciples. On Easter Sunday (April 12th) at the 9.30am service we look forward to welcoming the Revd John Taplin from Stanton.
Out of the Mist, by Bernard Howlett. (c)Out of the mist came a black man,Out of the lash of the whipInto the glare of a nightmare.--Sure hands to steady the ship.
Out of the mist came a leaderOut of the African sun,To bring hope to all the people.--A new era had begun.
Out of the mist came ObamaHis mission ever so clear;To rid the world of tyrannyFor the things that we hold dear.
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St. Peter’s 2009 Calendar of EventsApril 10 Maundy Thursday 8.00pm Holy Communion.April 11 Saturday 10am-12 Coffee & Hot Cross Buns at the Rectory.April 12 Easter Sunday 9.30am Festival Holy Communion.May 4 Bank Holiday Monday 10.30am Parish Walk, from opposite the church.12.30pm Ploughman’s Lunch, Church Farm Cottage.July 11–12Saturday & Sunday St Peters Festival & Bart Keaney’s Classic Cars Open Weekend.Aug 22nd( NB change of date) Saturday Summer Fete, in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance.Sept 12 Saturday 10.00am - 6.00pm Suffolk Historic Churches Sponsored Bike Ride.
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The recipe is from a little book written in 1955, with recipes collected from the “Farmers Weekly” (so, not metric).
May Blossom Wine1 gallon of water1 orange1 lemon2 pints May (hawthorn) blossom3 and a half lbs sugar1/2 an oz. bakers yeast, (Sainsbury’s bakery still do it).
Start to bring the gallon of water to the boil, adding the thinly peeled rinds of lemon and orange.Add sugar and stir. Bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Put measured blossoms into large bowl. Pour hot syrup and rinds over blossoms and stir. Allow to cool to lukewarm. Crumble yeast into a bottle containing 1 cupful of the lukewarm liquid (must). Shake to dissolve. Put plug of cotton wool in bottleneck and leave in warm place. Squeeze out orange and lemon juice. Add yeast and lemon and orange juice when must is lukewarm. Stir with wooden spoon. Cover with clean cloth and leave in warm place for 3 days, stirring once daily. After three days strain through muslin into gallon fermentation jar. Do not fill to brim. Keep in warm place 65 – 75 degrees F. Plug neck with cotton wool for day or so. Wipe neck clean and renew cotton wool if frothing. When frothing subsides, remove plug. Wipe neck clean and insert airlock filling bend in neck with water or glycerine. When fermentation has ceased, remove to cooler place for a few weeks, then siphon off into jar or bottles. Cork and label. If made in May-June, it will be bottled and matured by Dec-Jan.I suggest you get a little book on winemaking to help you through the process.
Hilary Holden MNIMH is a medical herbalist and member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. She has clinics in Eye and Stanton. Queries to 01359 252278.
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CHURCH SERVICES FOR
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CHURCH SERVICES FOR APRIL
Interim Moderator: Rev. Roy Ritchie 01953 688312Secretary: Mr. Michael Watson 01359 253876Treasurer: Mr. Andrew Wright 01379 898233
URC WATTISFIELD
April 5th 11.00am Mr. R. Wade Thetford(Communion)
April 10thGood Friday
1.30pm 2.pm Service
Good Friday Walk of Witness
from St. Marga-ret’s to URC
April 12thEaster Sunday
11.00am Rev. K. Glass Stowupland
April 19th 11.00am Rev. K. Glass Stowupland
April 26th 11.00am United Service atSt. Margaret’s
May 3d 11.00am Rev. E. Ritchie Garboldisham(Communion)
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CHURCH SERVICES FOR
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CHURCH SERVICES FOR APRIL
St.Peter’sHEPWORTH
St.Mary’sHINDERCLAY
St.Nicholas’THELNETHAM
St.Margaret’sWATTISFIELD
April 5thPalm Sunday
9.30amHC
8.30amHC
11.00am HC
April 9thMaundy Thurs.
8.00pmHC
April 10thGood friday
1.30pm Street2-3pm special service at URC
Procession from St. Margaret’s to URC Chapel
April 11th 8.00pm Easter Vigil at St. Margaret’s
April 12thEaster Sunday
9.30amHC
9.30amHC
11.00HC
11.00am HC
April 19thEaster 2
11.00amMP
April 26th 9.30amSP
9.30amHC
11.00amHC+URC
May 3d 9.30amHC
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HC = Holy Communion, MP = Morning Prayer, EP = Evening PrayerFS = Family Service, SP = Songs of Praise.
Church WardensThelnetham: Rosalind Nunn: 01379 898274 Karen Warren: 01379 898713
Hinderclay: Kathryn Rose: 01379 898562 Hepworth: Trudy-Louise Nobbs: 01359 250170.
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Bill JonesJean Jones wishes to thank everybody for their very kind messages of sympathy following the sudden death of her husband Bill.Also, for the kind offers of help and support. Your concern is very much appreciated.Thank you.
Little Ernie Draw.March108 Michaela Easto201 Helena Guest122 Mrs. I. Aves 35 S. Horne
Dates for your DiarySunday 26th April 8.30 - 10.30 am Breakfast at Hinderclay Village HallFull breakfast £5. Children priced accordingly. To book,please telephone P.Aves on 898512.Saturday 23d May“The Story of Ruby and her Horses” told by Neil Lanham.A true life Suffolk narrative in story, song and screen of a love of horses set against the hardships of the agricultural depression of the 1930s.’ It is for Village Hall funds.
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Village NewsSadly, we start with the deaths of two Hinderclay residents. Mr. Don Reed and Mr. Jeremy Bayman. Out thoughts and prayers are for their families and relatives at this time.
Gift DayOur Gift Day was a great success thanks to the very generous people of our village (and one or two from beyond!). The total at the time of going to press was £528 with a further £76.25 to be claimed in Gift Aid from the Inland Revenue, so the grand total is £604.25. Thank you so much to all of you!
Mothering SundayMothering Sunday is on the 22nd March and it won’t be long before Easter and we hope to welcome many of you in church for these serv-ices. The church always looks so magnificent with all the spring flow-ers at this special time of the year.
APCM The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will take place on the 23rd April at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Refreshments will be served and there will be photographic displays of the church’s work. There’s a chance to hear about plans for the coming year, and to have your say about the care of our church. Any resident of the village is welcome, and any member of the Church Electoral Roll is entitled to vote in the election of the Church Council. Comings and GoingsWe know of one or two new people who have moved into the village and we wish them a long and happy stay with us.Mrs. Mary More has left the village but we hope to see her often. She has organised the Sponsored Cycle Ride for many years so we would like to record our thanks for all her hard work over the years and wish her well in her new home.
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Dates for the Diary
Annual Parochial Thur.23d April 7.30 Village HallChurch Meeting
Spring Coffee Morning Sat.9th May 10-12 Village hall
Celebration Flower Fest. Sat/Sun 27/28Jun Church
Summer Fete Sat.18th July 2-4pm Church
Church History Talk Sat.15th Aug. Church
Sponsored Cycle Ride Sat. 12th Sept. 10-6pm Harvest Supper Sat. 26th Sept. Village Hall
Harvest Festival Sun.27th Sept. 4.30pm Church
Coffee/Jumble Morning Sat.10th Oct. 10-12 Village Hall Lives to Remember Memorial Service Sun.1st Nov. 4.30pm Church
Bazaar Sat.5th Dec. 2-4pm Village Hall
Carol Service Sun.19th Dec. 4.30pm Church
Bingo To be announced Village Hall
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THELNETHAM
Parish CouncilThe scheduled meeting of the Parish Council took place on Wednesday, 11th February 2009 at the village hall. The meeting was chaired by Mr Haskin. Amongst the matters discussed were:Report from the Borough Councillor The report covered the post-ponement of the Boundary Committee’s recommendation on the Local Government Review which has been deferred to 15th July (and which means that some of previously rejected proposals may now be under consideration), the forthcoming Countryside Forum (1st April), a change to SEBC policy for awarding grants, and help and advice offered by SEBC in connection with the some Rural Action Plan items, namely IT training, a coffee caravan for community coffee mornings, welcome pack for new residents, and village history or heritage days.Report from the Police Community Support Officer There have been no reported crimes in 2009. The public should continue to be on their guard regarding oil thefts which are ongoing in rural areas. Useful tips on crime reduction may be found on the Suffolk Police website.Accounts for Payment It was agreed to pay the clerk’s salary and ex-penses, a proportion of the clerk’s training in the Freedom of Information Act Publication Scheme and Certificate in Local Council Administration, and for the hire of the village hall.Water Level Management Plan The clerk had received a message from Atkins which, in summary, recommended to Natural England to do the minimum as the existing monitoring points on the Fen indicated that the water level target is hit for 85% of the time. It would therefore be inappropriate to spend public money to change water levels for just 15% of the time. After some discussion with the public, it was agreed that the clerk would draft letters to a number of statutory bodies expressing the village’s continuing concerns about the possible flooding of properties, the amount of water running off Shepherds Grove Industrial Estate, and requesting that a) the river be dredged, b) a sluice be installed to regu-late seasonal water levels, and c) the ditches be dug out. Nominated members of the Parish Council would review the draft letters before they were issued.
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Clerk’s Report The clerk’s report covered the frequency and routes for cutting public rights of way, refresher training for the Suffolk Hedgerow Survey, and potholes and missing road signs reported to Suffolk CC.Veteran Oak Tree It was confirmed that, now that the tree had been lopped and the bridge installed, the work is complete.Freedom of Information Act 2000 – Publication Scheme It was unanimously agreed to adopt the Publication Scheme already circulated.Date of Next Meeting The date of the Annual Parish Meeting and An-nual General Meeting has changed to Wednesday, 13th May 2009 at 7 o’clock. All villagers are welcome.Discover History at Thelnetham Church, Saturday 18th April, 11am.The Rector will give a guided tour and talk on the history of the church, followed by light refreshments. We hope it will be good enough weather to explore the churchyard as well and enjoy the Spring sunshine and wildlife. There will be a quiz sheet and some art materials provided for the young and young at heart. £5 per person on the door, children under 12, free.
Thelnetham Fen Trust and FeoffeThe Turf Grounds will be taken up on Monday April 20th 2009 at 7pm at the toll of the bell. Only one spade allowed to each household. No proxies. Reminder of the responsibilities which accompany the above rights.1) In accordance with the law protecting nesting birds, no wood is to be felled between March 31st and October 1st.2) Wood felled by parishioners is deemed by the Trustees to be for their sole use. It is not to be sold to a third party.3) Digging and removing peat from the fens is strictly forbidden by the Trustees and is also against the law.
The Fen Trust, M. Philip, Clerk to the Trustees.
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Church Jumble SaleMany thanks to all of you who kindly donated items for the Church jumble sale held on the 7th March. Lots of people turned up to support it, with the good result of £145.60 for Church funds. A big thank you to all concerned.PostponementPlease note that the Rector’s proposed tour of Thelnetham Church on Saturday 18th April has been postponed. A new date will be announced in this magazine. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.Thelnetham Church Festival of Flowers and Music 30/31st May 2009.11-4pm.Plans are now well underway but there is still time to book a space if you would like to take part by contributing a flower display. This could be a large arrangement or a small vase, with or without additional artefacts to complement your display. If you wish, your display could be a beautiful way to celebrate a family event or commemorate a loved one or could provide a small promotion for a local club or business.Thank you to all those people who have so far offered to contribute a flower display. If you have not yet booked a space but would like to, or want more information, please let us know as soon as possible ([email protected]) or telephone Karen on 01379 898713.There will be a meeting at the Church on Saturday 25th April at 3pm for all flower display contributors, at which spaces and other details will be finalised. Please let Jane or Karen know if this is not convenient so that other arrangements can be made for you to receive all the information that you need.Light refreshments and a cake stall will be available in the Church on both days of the festival. If you are able to take a turn on the rota, or make a cake, please let Ros Nunn know as soon as possible.The excellent Waveney Choir will be in concert at the Church to round off the first day at 5pm on Saturday 30th.Tickets on the door will be £6 each, children 14 and under £3. A free glass of wine or fruit juice will be served.
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The festival will close with a celebration special church service at 4.30pm on Sunday 31st May, by the Rector, John Fulton.All proceeds from the festival will be in aid of Thelnetham Church funds. Entry to the church to see the displays will be free. We would like to ask however, that visitors might be kind enough to provide a donation.We look forward to as many people as possible from any of our 4 parishes and beyond coming along to take part in some way.Summer is coming -- enjoy!Karen Warren.
Diary DatesSaturday 18th AprilNB;Guided tour POSTPONEDSaturday 30 and Sunday 31stFlower Festival 11-4pmSaturday 6th JuneChurch Donation DaySaturday 4th JulyVillage FeteSunday 6th SeptemberWalk and LunchSaturday 12th SeptemberSHCT Cycle RideSaturday 10th OctoberVillage Harvest Supper
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Russell PleasanceThe funeral of Mr Russell Pleasance took place at St Margaret’s Church Wattisfield on March 6th. He was 67. The service included the hymns ‘The Lord’s my Shepherd’ and ‘We Plough the Fields & Scatter’, and a Tribute was given by Mr Bart Keaney.Russell attended Wattisfield School, and later studied at Chadacre Col-lege. He then went into building work with Bakers of Thurston. He and Barbara were married in 1969, and they built their bungalow together, which they have lived in ever since. He especially enjoyed collecting the old tools and implements which were used in farming. He had inherited his father’s Field Marshall tractor, which no doubt stimulated his interest in everything to do with the old farming ways. He provided a display for last year’s Harvest Festival, and before that, he was heavily involved with the open weekend last July at Bart Keaney’s museum in Hepworth, to which he had contributed many fascinating items.He had been ill for some time with cancer, and at the end his health de-teriorated quickly. It is a mercy that he didn’t have to suffer too long. Our sympathy is with Barbara, and with Russell’s brother Bernard, and with all the family in their sad loss.
Hopton High Street comes to WattisfieldRemember the choir that came to the Village Hall in December 2007? They’re back with another programme of inspirational songs presented with their usual energy and enthusiasm, on Sunday April 26th at 6.30pm. The programme is entitled ‘We Shall Stand’. Do join us.
Turn up and play at Easter:It’s free, it’s fun and in Wattisfield.On Thursday 16th April and again on 17th April, at the Green.Starting at 10.00am until 12.00.All sessions are free, parents are welcome to come and stay and play.Activities include: Sport-Stacking, Tri-Golf, Tag-Rugby, Football, Circus skills and other games.
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PCC Annual MeetingAll parishioners are warmly invited to the Annual Meeting of the Parochial Church Council which this year will be held in Church at 7.30pm on Mon-day, 20 April. This is a good opportunity to hear about all that happened in 2008 and to learn about what is planned for the future. Members of the Electoral Roll will, as usual, receive a full copy of the Annual Report in advance but any other interested parishioners can receive a copy of the Report after the meeting on request. Do come along and show your support for the PCC – tea and coffee will be served after the meeting.
Link Romania Shoebox AppealWe have recently received a “Thank You” poster and letter from Link Romania with the tremendous news that 42,665 boxes were collected in 2008 – an increase of 90 boxes on the previous year. Shoeboxes were sent out in 7 trucks to Albania, Moldova and Romania and were distributed in many different locations. A team went out to see some of the boxes being given out in Romania and Moldova and you can read the account of their journey at www.linkromania.co.uk. The following is an extract from their letter which gives some idea of the impact our dona-tions can make:“Thank you so much for all you have done. Every time we give out shoe-boxes we are left speechless at the effect it has on the people that receive them. A couple of times we had to leave houses due to the emotions that welled up in us because of some of the conditions that people lived in. Illnesses are a way of life for many people with lack of sanitation and the inability to keep them and their children clean sometimes.Thank you for the shampoo, gels, deodorants, toothpaste, toothbrushes etc. Wide smiles form mothers who literally couldn’t stop grinning when they were given them. Thank you for the tape measures and small tools for the men, it was much appreciated. And for all those games, puzzles, books, pens, pencils and stationery that will help the children learn. Oh, and the hats, scarves and gloves – permanent pieces of clothing to make sure that people of all ages keep warm in the bitter conditions.Thank you, thank you, thank you – every box was sent with love and ac-cepted with wide arms and smiles.”
Pop-In Coffee Morning· WATTISFIELD VILLAGE HALL ·
~EVERY TUESDAY 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
~Pop in for a chat and a cup of tea or coffee
- All Welcome -~
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What’s On in Wattisfield?
Photos of Our Parish, Aerial views of Wattisfield in the 1990’s,Recent Weddings, Services, Bible Study,
Upcoming Events and much more.
Visit www.wattisfieldchurch.co.uk
Mucky PupsWhere kids have messy fun, and we clean up!
Easter Art & Craft Fun
Wednesday 8th April 20092pm until 4pm
Stanton Village Hall
Come and join in some art and craft activities this Easter holiday.
Open to children of all ages, parental supervision required.£4.00 per child. Refreshments available.
For further information please contact:Dawn on 01359 221712 or Zoe on 01359 221113.
St. Margaret’s Wattisfield - Junior ChurchEvery 3rd Sunday of the month at
10, The Oaks, Wattisfield, IP22 1HLFrom 11.00 until 12.00
For more information or for a chat call Fiona or Peter gibbs on 01359 252235
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Walk and Lunch at Wattisfield - Sunday 19th AprilThe two hour walk, starts from the village hall at 10.30am. A light lunch, with a vegetarian option, will be served in the village hall from 1pm. The walk is £1 per person, lunch is £ 3.00 per head or combine the two for £3.50.To book the walk, lunch or both, phone Johanna on 01359 251227.Wattisfield Town Estate CharityThis Charity administers income from lands given by the Rust, Osborne and other families of Wattisfield, in deeds dating from 1492 onwards,“for the benefit and advantage of the inhabitants of the said Parish of Wattisfield.” Grants are given throughout the year in cases of special hardship, for example due to loss of employment, serious illness or bereavement and to students at school or college, to help with the cost of educational trips or the purchase of books for study. Applications, which must be made in writing, are considered in confidence, and grants will be made at the Trustees’ discretion.If you are resident of Wattisfield and consider yourself in need of assistance, write in confidence to:- The Clerk – Wattisfield Town Trust, Hall View House, Chapel Road, Wattisfield, IP22 1NU Wattisfield Play Area:The turnout for our Wattisfield Play Area meeting on the 28th February at Wattisfield Village Hall was terrific – it demonstrated very clearly how com-mitted village members are to having a play area in the recreation ground. We would like to say a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all of you for your continued support. As we enter the next round of grant seeking – can we ask you to keep sending ‘good thoughts’ to the planners, it helps spur the form fillers on with their onerous task!
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Dates for your Diary:Table Top and Car Boot Sale; Saturday 18th April 10-12 noonrefreshments include breakfast bacon rolls. to book your table/pitch call Linda on 01359 251696.Family BBQ; Monday May Bank holiday 4th May from 5.30pm including lots of games for the family.No bar, so bring your own drinks.Pigs Might Fly and Family BBQ. Sunday 28th June 2-5pmFollowing the success of the Teddy Bear Parachute jump last year we invite your pigs to fly this year. including Piggy Medics and Piggy Ambulance. Start making your parachutes etc.,now!Wattisfield Festival on Sunday 19th July 10.30 - 4.30pm various attractions and shows. If you want a stall please ring Andrew Miller on 01359 251185. £5 per pitch outside and £10 per pitch inside. 31st December, New Years Eve Party plenty of warning for what is becoming our biggest party of the year.
The 2009 Women’s World Day of Prayer was prepared by ‘Christian Women of Papua New Guinea’ and our local service, for Wattisfield, was hosted this year by Walsham-Le-WIllows. Working together through a special order of service programme enti-tled ‘In Christ there are many members yet one body’ we were told that the Independent State of Papua New Guinea (PNG) comprises more than 600 islands which are full of natural resources. Gender inequality is of great concern because women are given a low status in society, especially in rural villages. Christian denominations have realised that by working together, as a living example of unity, to spread the love of God, they will have a much greater influence on society. The service was beautifully put together with 10 members of the church taking the parts of the Readers to lead the congregation through the readings, poems and prayers. A small choir encouraged the assembled group through unfamiliar songs and the speaker used excellent visual aids to demonstrate how we are much stronger when we combine our abilities to work toward one common goal. A superb tea was provided in the Priory room - next year’s host will have a hard act to follow!
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Thursdays at 10 am
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St. Margaret’s 2009 Calendar of Events
April 10: Good Friday 1.30pm for 2.00pm Procession & Service at URC.April 12: Easter Sunday 11.00am Festival Holy Communion at St Margaret’s.April 26th: Sunday6.30pm Village Hall -- Hopton High Street comes to WattisfieldRemember the choir that came to the Village Hall in December 2007? They’re back with another programme of inspirational songs presented with their usual energy and enthusiasm.The programme is entitled ‘We Shall Stand’. Do join us.May 17: Rogation Sunday 11.00am special service at Grundle Farm Barn with the Bishop, and walk about the fields.We look forward to welcoming the Bishop as our special guest at the Rogation Sunday event in Grundle Farm Barn. It’s an oppor-tunity to pray for our farms and farmers, to think about looking after our world, and to remember that it is also God’s world. Bring stout footwear!August 2: Sunday Visit to Southwold.Sept 12: Saturday Lent CourseURC Chapel Hall, Chapel Lane, WattisfieldTuesday 7.30pm – 9.00pmAll are welcome to come and enjoy fellowship & refreshment. Short multi-sensory activities each week led by Peter Gibbs. Learn more about the psalms and listen to talks by:31st March: Jenny Hill ‘Visit to Jordan’7th April: John Fulton ‘The Passover meal & Communion’
Each meeting takes place in the comfortable and warm surroundings of Wattisfield United Reformed Church, includes themed refreshments and music, and should finish by 9.00pm.This is a joint venture between the C of E and the URC.
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at Ampton Racecourse, Ingham, Nr. Bury St.Edmunds.Follow Signs off the A134
Sunday, 10th May, 2009.
A Traditional Agricultural Show with:
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Featuring:The “monster Trucks”
West Suffolk & eastern Counties motor Club Classic Car display & rally,
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A great day out For All The Family...........
Admission: Adults: £7, Children U15 & Senior Citizens: £5,
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