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Christmas Tree Recycling

Mid Suffolk District Council is again providing a Christmas Treerecycling service in Stowmarket after Christmas. All you needto do is leave your old Christmas tree beside the public toiletson the Recreation ground between 7am on Saturday 9thJanuary and 7pm on Sunday 10th January and it will be collected and recycled. For more information, please contact Mid Suffolk District Council on 01449 778649.

Merry Christmas and A Prosperous New Year

We thank all our Readers,Contributors and Advertisers for their

involvement in the Stowmarket &District Flyer over the past year andwish you all a very Happy Christmas

and hope that 2010 will be a prosperous New Year for everyone.

We are pleased to announce that Gary Rayner will be takingover the Stowmarket & District Flyer from the 1st January.

Gary who has lived in Stowmarket all his life and beeninvolved with his businesses in and around Stowmarket, willbring a wealth of local knowledge and contacts to furtherenhance what is already a sought after local publication,with a source of interesting articles, forthcoming events, information and useful contacts for the residents ofStowmarket and its surrounding towns and villages.

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St Elizabeth Hospice

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St Elizabeth Hospice

Page 4 Town Council Update

Page 5 Living with ADHD

Page 6 Quit Smoking

Page 7 Mid Suffolk District Council

Page 8 Stonham Barns

Page 9 Christmas Fayre

Page 10 Local Church Events

Page 11 Horoscopes & Wordsearch

Page 12 Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Page 13 Local Sports News

Page 14 What’s On Guide

Page 15 Local Traders Guide

A staggering £13,000 raised from thisyear's Kesgrave Music Festival will help

fund a nurse for six months at St ElizabethHospice.

The amount raised from the event, which washeld in August, has just been announced. It wasthe fourth year friends and family of Kate Moyeshad organised the festival in her memory and

brings the total raised for her St Elizabeth Hospice tribute fund to over £50,000.Kate died from cancer in 2005 at the Hospice. She was 29.

Debbie McCallum, who came up with the idea originally, and the committee ofdedicated fundraisers recently handed over the cheque to Hospice communityfundraiser Laura Backhouse (see picture).

Debbie, of Kesgrave, said;"We are overwhelmed by the support we have had over the four years from

businesses and the local community which allows us to make such an importantdonation to the Hospice.

"It is great that we can donate this money in the knowledge that it is directlyhelping to support the fantastic nursing care the Hospice provides."

Janice Hulett, the Hospice'scommunity and corporatefundraising manager, said: "Weare very grateful to the organisers of the music festivalfor their hard work throughoutthe year and the amazingamount they have raised tohelp patients, their carers andfamilies.

"This year's donation will helpfund a nurse in the in-patientunit for six months. The nurses play a vital role providing specialist care for painrelief and other symptoms, whilst striving to maintain the patient's wishes and dignity. This donation will really make a difference."

Around 4,500 people attended this year's festival which featured live music from22 bands on two stages at the Kesgrave Community Centre fields. The Hospice,which is based in Foxhall Road, Ipswich, costs £11 a minute to run, that's £5.9million a year.

If you would like to find out more about St Elizabeth Tribute Funds or how to support the Hospice visit www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk or call 01473 723600.

attractions. We are already looking at how we can make theevent even better in 2010.

Combs Ford Switch On

On Wednesday 2nd December the Christmas Tree switch onevent at Combs Ford took place. Over 300 people werepresent on the night, and a good night was had by all. In theBoys Brigade Hall there were plenty of activities including afree prize draw, tombolas, games and refreshments, plus theEast Anglian Traditional Music Trust played festive songs.Outside Stow Lions provided Santa on his sleigh, and hotdogswere being sold by the Boys Brigade.

At 6pm the Tree lights were switched on by the Mayor, MrsVera Waspe, and Combs Ford Primary competition winnersJacob, Abi and Olivia.

A special thanks must go to the Mid Suffolk Boys Brigade forhelping make the event a success.

Meeting Room hire in the heart of Stowmarket

Parts of Milton House date back to the 16th century. This historic building is situated in the centre of Stowmarket surrounded by beautiful grounds and has a variety of roomsavailable to hire for all occasions including formal businessmeetings to informal social gatherings.

The Council Chamber

The large ornate room that is now known as the CouncilChamber was built in the middle of the 19th century as aballroom for the Reverend Hollingsworth and today is thevenue for Council meetings and civil ceremonies. This room isideal for formal meetings and small functions, and is £17 perhour and can hold a maximum of 40 people.

The Tudor Room

The Tudor Room has been recently refurbished and providesa warm and comfortable location for informal meetings. Thisroom is ideal for informal meetings, and is only available inthe evenings, and is £8.25 per hour and is suitable for up to15 people.

The Dining Room

The Dining Room is the ideal location for social gatherings,community groups, card games etc. This room is £5.50 perhour and can cater for up to 35 people.To make a booking please telephone 01449 612060 and wewill be willing to accommodate your needs.

The Pickerel Project

The Pickerel Project is a voluntary group seeking to regeneratethe River Gipping in Stowmarket and make it nicer for everyone in the town. On the first Sunday of every month ateam of people get together to spend a couple of hourshelping clear up the river bank. The next Clear-Up day in onSunday 7th February at 10am on Station Road Bridge - whynot join us and help make a difference to your community.Everyone welcome. Any questions, please ring Sally Scott on01449 612060.

Stowmarket Town Council Update

January 2010 Meeting Schedule

6th Operations & Services Committee6th Planning, Consultation & Strategy Committee20th Full Council20th Planning, Consultation & Strategy Committee

Twice a month there are Council meetings held in theCouncil Chamber of Stowmarket Town Council, with the firstmeeting starting at 7pm, while the second meeting of thenight will commence at 7.30pm. Members of the public andpress are very welcome to attend. If you would like moreinformation on how to attend, please contact the office on01449 612060.

Town Councillors' Surgeries

The Town Council has now introduced Councillor Surgeryappointments to suit you, at any time during the month(Monday to Friday during office hours only). Surgeries allowanyone from the community to speak to a Councillor on aone to one basis about any issues or concerns that they mayhave. To make an appointment please telephone SarahPage on 01449 612060.

Stowmarket Street Market - Every Thursday andSaturday

There are plenty of great quality products at excellent priceson our twice-weekly street market. We have been working toattract new stalls to the town and the Thursday market in particular has developed into a bustling, vibrant market. Youcan pick up fresh fish, fruit and veg, meat, flowers, cards,clothing, watches and jewellery and much much more.

Farmers Market - First Friday of every month

You can reduce your carbon footprint by picking up excellentquality, locally sourced produce from our monthly Farmers'Market including meats, cheeses, vegetables, cakes andmore. The next Farmers' Market will be on Friday 5th Februaryand Friday 5th March (there will be no Farmers' Market inJanuary).

Market Contact: For more information on markets, includingenquiries from traders interested in coming to Stowmarket,please contact Market Warden John Harvey on 01449612060 or 07894751409 or email [email protected].

Stowmarket Town Centre Switch On

Despite miserable weather (which is becoming something ofa theme with Town Council events!) around 1500 peopleturned out to watch the switch on of the Stowmarket TownCentre Christmas lights by former Ipswich Town legend, KevinBeattie on Sunday 29th November. The event was a greatsuccess, featuring top music from the Ipswich Youth SteelBand and Cover Girl, a range of charity stalls and other

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Living with ADHD

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The Devil WithinA true account of living with ADHD

If you've looked at a child supposedly suffering from ADHD(Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) and thought they justneed a firm hand read on…. 'Can't you control your child?'tells the harrowing true story of Suffolk parents who've battledagainst the odds to keep their son from harming himself andthose around him. From birth, Daniel Collins had a verysevere form of ADHD coupled with Autism and learning andspeech difficulties. This book tells what its like to be a parentof a child, with a mental illness which is still misunderstood.

Richard and his wife Rosemary have two other childrenwho've experienced first hand what its like to be shunned byfriends and family because of their brother's extraordinarybehaviour. This month Daniel turns 22, he's learnt to cope farbetter with his ADHD and he's accomplished so much morethan was ever hoped and his father has written an accountof the past 22 years since Daniels birth, not only to help todemystify this mental illness for which there are a great manyprejudices but also to celebrate a life the family scarcelydared hope for in the very beginning.

'The teenage years were the worst times of all, there weremany occasions he went missing and when I found him hewould have blood pouring from open head wounds, dueto his self harming and from assaults inflicted by others

who disliked him because he was different'

ADHD sufferers still face stigma from a large section of thecommunity, despite massive research and medical recordsof this illness dating back to the 1840's there are still thosewho bafflingly fail to recognise this as a real mental illness.

‘Can't you control your child?' is available in paperback £5.99+ £1.60 p&p ISBN 9780955483639. Available from PO Box921, Ipswich, IP1 9QF. Call 01473 658564 or email [email protected].

Richard Collins with his son Daniel (22) an ADHD sufferer who's overcome harrowing

odds to pass his driving test

Quit Smoking


Quit Smoking This ChristmasWith Christmas fast approachingthere are many reasons why it'sthe perfect time to give upsmoking. For forty seven year oldAndrew Rackham it was his

health which prompted him to quit. Andrew is a groundworkerfrom Ipswich and has smoked for over thirty years.

Andrew had given up once before for six years but one nightwhen he was out having a beer and someone offered him acigarette and he was hooked again. 'I wanted to give upbecause I had started to wheeze a lot in the mornings. It gotso bad I couldn't play football any more.'

It was an ad in the back of the Match Programme at anIpswich Town game that got him thinking he could quit forgood. 'It was for a special stop smoking sessions at the football ground and I just thought that's for me'.

'It was somewhere I could go every week and prove I couldgive up smoking. Andy who runs the group is very supportiveand the group is just so friendly. You feel the other blokesunderstand the problems you are going through.

'They do this CO monitoring where they can test how muchcarbon monoxide is in your lungs. When I saw the machinego red that was the kick up the backside I really needed!' 'I'm so pleased I have finally quit. The wheezing has

completely stopped and I have never felt tempted to startsmoking again even when I go for a beer after work!'

Like Andrew many people quit for health reasons but thereare lots of good reasons to quit for the festive season. Hereare just five:

Save money. If you smoke 20 cigarettes a day quittingjust two weeks before Christmas will save you a staggering£77. Just think what you could buy your loved ones with thatsort of money?

Everything smells and tastes better. Within just two days ofquitting your sense of smell and taste will improve as all thosenasty chemicals leave the body. Just think how much betteryour Christmas dinner will taste once you quit!

Keep warm! It's now no longer legal to smoke in publicspaces so no more standing around in the cold getting frostbitten fingers!

More kisses under the mistletoe! No more smoky smellingclothing and hair and fresher breath.

So this Christmas look forward to more gifts, tastier Christmasroasts, lots more kisses and smiles all round! Have a greatChristmas.

For more information phone the Suffolk StopSmoking Service on 0800 085 6037.

Mid Suffolk District Council News


Mid Suffolk District Council launchessecond annual energy survey

On an annual basis the Department of Energy and ClimateChange asks councils to carry out a survey of energy efficiency in their area.

For the second year running, Mid Suffolk District Council is participating in this survey project with 35 other councilsacross the Eastern Region, supported by Carbon ActionNetwork - Eastern (CAN-E).

The results of the survey will be used not only to map the incidence of fuel poverty in the area, to measure progressfrom the previous year, but also to offer specific energyadvice to householders.

Julia Blackwell, chair of CAN-E says, 'Anybody returning a fullycompleted energy survey form will be entered into a draw towin one of four £300 cash prizes. One of the benefits of alarge partnership is that we are able to provide a really worthwhile prize for the prize draw at a small cost to theCouncil.'

We plan to deliver the prizes to the winners in the lead-up toChristmas, helping make a very merry Christmas for four luckyfamilies in the Eastern Region.

Councillor Roy Barker, Portfolio Holder for Environment adds:'Annually the Council makes returns to central governmentand these figures are used to show how well we are doing asa council against central government targets. It is important

that we carry out this survey and we ask all householders, nomatter whether you live in your own property or rent fromsomeone else to complete the form that you will be receiving over the next few days.'

The survey package also contains a section that allows anyone returning a form who qualifies for the national government grant scheme for energy efficiency to bepassed to Warm Front for them to carry out a free survey andbenefits check for any householder.

Warm Front local co-ordinator Gale Marriott confirms, 'we willfollow up on all people who are able to take advantage of aWarm Front grant and ask if we may carry out a free surveyand benefits check on their behalf: this service is offered inassociation with the Council. Any owner occupier or privatelyrented householder may be able to receive a grant up to£3,500 - and up to £6,000 if they are off the mains gas network - towards the cost of energy efficiency works.'

There will also be an opportunity for anyone completing aform to find out more about how they may have their homesinsulated at low cost or in some cases with grant aid by completing a section asking for more information aboutEastern CRI, a region-wide initiative developed by CAN-E forall the councils in the region

A random sample of households has been selected this yearto receive this survey, so lookout for your pack comingthrough the door in the next few days. If you wish to participate in the survey but do not receive a package,please come along to the Council Offices where they will bepleased to provide one.

Stonham Barns


Monique’s Clothing

Monique's Clothing Located at Stonham Barns, in StonhamAspal, Suffolk is a new shop specialising in "Nearly New LadiesClothing" which opened in September this year.

This new venture was the inspiration of Sarah Fryatt who started this new facility and service due to the current climateand the constant reminder of recycling. "Us ladies have somany unwanted items in our wardrobe just festering andgathering dust", so I decided one Friday evening while havinga sort out that I could sell my unwanted items for a reducedprice, thus making some money, offering a service to helpothers and recycling at the same time. The followingWednesday I looked at the shop and decided to take agamble and go for it, within 10 days the shop was open andthe customers piled in with their Clothes, Handbags, Shoes,Jewellery and Hats.

We have a range of clothes from size 8 to size 30 in newand nearly new condition.

So ladies, if you have not worn it in the last year then youprobably never will!!! Bring us your unwanted nearly newitems and we will sell them for you on a 50/50 basis, we arenow taking Evening Dresses, Prom Dresses, Shoes, Bags, Hats,Coats, Jeans, Skirts, Trousers, Jumpers, Tops, Boots andJewellery.

Items must be in nearly new condition, smoke free, cleanand pressed.

Monique's Clothing also sell new clothes and have a largerange of Tigi wear in all sizes.

Monique's Clothing have a room dedicated to evening wearwith some beautiful dresses in all sizes with a price range from£10 to £60, why buy new when you can buy nearly new for afraction of the price.

If you need a woolly jumper or a pair of jeans we can alsomeet your needs. Come and have an enjoyable browse andchat. Friendly service and advice always available.

Open 7 days per week 10-4, closed 24th Dec for 1 week, reopen 2nd January 2010.

Telephone 01449 711810 or 07917 683619 and ask for Sarah

Stonham Barns Christmas Fayre


Stonham Barns Christmas Spiritcontinues on Sunday the

13th of December

The Stonham barns, Christmas season continues with anotherChristmas fayre day, comprising of all the wonderful stalls selling those last minute Christmas gifts and decorations, weare pleased to have Father Christmas here again and thistime he brings a very special friend, the photo elf, who willcapture that special moment for your children with FatherChristmas and send you away with a free photo. Hosted within the garden centre a compliment of 15 stall holders willjoin the existing retail outlets to offer all those little essentialsand gifts in the build to the festive season. Christmas treesand angels, wrap and ribbons, together with cheer and spiritto last through to the New Year.

New to Stonham Barns Sue's Mystical Minds

Fantasy and international Artist, Sue Clyne is based atStonham Barns. Sue has been fascinated with Enchanted Art,Fairy Art, Fantasy Art & Fairy Pictures since childhood. Sue'swork has also been greatly influenced by characters fromCeltic, Greek, Norse & Roman mythology. Sue gets her inspiration for her paintings through her travelling and meeting other like minded Artists along the way.

Most recently Sue and her partner Glenn came back fromthe Grand Canyon where they met the Native Indians andthis inspired sue to paint even more, with fresh impressions inher mind from the trip. Sue paints in Acrylic with bright colours,her paintings are said to be very dreamy, imaginative andsome say spiritual because of the colours. She mainly paintsUnicorns, Fairies, Horses, Native Indians, Magical Spirits, The"Art Of Faery", Magical Creatures, Dream Paintings, but alsoanything that inspires her, she also takes on commissions fromclients with specific requests at a very reasonable price. Froma few good photographs she can produce the character ofthe chosen subject.

In the shop, in addition to Sue's Artwork you will also find a"Treasure Trove" like an Aladdin's Cave of gifts from Crystals,Fairies, Wands, Semi Precious Jewellery and Silver MysticJewellery, Books, Tarot Cards, Crystal Balls, Native IndianDream Catchers, Ornaments, and lots more!

Glen who works in stained glass, designs and creates wonderful pieces ranging from Fairies, Wizards, Flowers, CelticCrosses, Pentagon Stars to "you name it" Glenn "can do it"!,are all available in the shop. Again commissions are undertaken for Glen's work.

We hope that you will come and see us when you next visitStonham Barns.

You can check out more of sue's work at:www.suesmysticalminds.com

Local Church Events


St Peter and St Mary's Church The church will be open from 10am to 4pm most days untilChristmas, for visitors to come in and see the display ofChristmas trees.

Christmas Services15th and 22nd December - Lunch and Listen

Come in to church to eat your lunch (hot drinks provided),take a look at the trees and listen to a short story on aChristmas theme. The story will be told at 12:15pm, lastingfor about 10 minutes, repeated at 1:15pm for those whohave a later lunch break.

Sunday 20th December 9am - Holy Communion

10:45am Morning Worship for all the family6pm Stowmarket Town Carol Service

Thursday 24th December - Christmas Eve

6pm Crib Service, especially for the children11:30pm Midnight Communion

Friday 25th December - Christmas Day

10am Christmas Communion for all the family

Sunday 27th December 9am Holy Communion10:45am Family Communion

Sunday 3rd January 2010

9am Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer10:45am Family Service

Sunday 10th January

9am Holy Communion10:45am Family Communion

Cedars ChurchCelebrate Christmas at Cedars Church, Cedars ParkCommunity Primary School, Pintail Road.

Come along and join us on Sunday December 20th at10.30am for our Christmas Family Carol service. Light refreshments will be served afterwards and all are welcome.A creche will be provided during part of the service.

For Your Diaries:An Audience with Henry Olonga, former Zimbabwean TestCricketer - on the evening of Saturday February 13th, also atCedars Park Community Primary School.

More details in the next issue of the Flyer.

New Life ChurchSunday 13th December 3.00PM - Christmas Special

with Carols, Childrens Choir and NativityRefreshments of Sausage Roll and Mince Pies

Sunday 20th December - Normal Family Service

Sunday 27th December - Normal Family Service

Horoscopes & Wordsearch


Christmas WordsearchWhich of the words beneath cannot be found in the grid?Nineteen are there and one is not.

ANGELBELLS

CARDSCAROLE

CHRISTMASCRACKERS

FAIRY

FUNGARLANDS

HOLLYJOY

LIGHTSMISTLETOEPRESENTS

STARSTOCKING

TINSELTREE

TURKEYYULE LOG


Suffolk Wildlife Trust

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Security

Merry Christmas one and all. Ihope you have all done yourChristmas shopping.... If not wehave some super deals in store,new laptops from £299.99

It's Christmas, and we all need to make sure we know who'swho and what's what.

Do you have a wireless network? Is it secure? Do other people know your password?

If someone has access to your home network they can do allkinds of damage, from accessing your data and watchingwhat you're shopping for online. This can lead to identity fraudand/or people buying their last minute presents on your creditcards.

Making sure your wireless network is setup and safe is the bestway to protect your digital home.

Fraud aside, people harmlessly using your bought and paidfor internet can cause you other costs, if your internet hasusage limits on it someone could push your usage over youragreed limited and YOU will get charge for their internetusage.

If you unsure of your setup please call me on 01449 798088

Our online store is now open.Please visit www.anyit.biz andclick on 'online shop' to seewhat is available. All orders will arrive before the 24th ifordered by the 22nd.

Have a very merry Christmasand a fantastic new year,speak to you all in 2010.

Gary Rayner, AnyIT Ltd

Suffolk Wildlife TrustStowmarket Local Group

Reserves To Visit - Hopton Fen

This is a gem of a site for thefen enthusiast. The waterloggedpeat allows unique plants andanimals to flourish. Bristlingstands of saw sedge, reed andrushes dominate with scatterings of rare plants suchas black bog rush, southern,

marsh fragrant and early marsh orchid, adder's tongue fern,twayblade and bogbean. Hemp agrimony and the azureblue Devil's-bit scabious flower later in the season.

Mowing and grazing prevent the fen from being engulfed bywoodland and create perfect conditions for the fen plants tothrive.

In spring you will be welcomed by a riot of birdsong includingthe melody of breeding nightingale. The fen is full of sedgeand reed warbler in summer and woodpecker use the oldertrees throughout the year.

The programme for 2010 is nearing completion and will beready by mid November.

Copies will be available at Stowmarket Tourist InformationCentre and Library or can be downloaded from

www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/gi/lg/stowmarket.html

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 3rd. February 2010when we will have a presentation on The RSPB Fen Reservesby David White from the RSPB.

The Trust's Christmas cards are now available at StowmarketBookshop and Combs Ford Newsagency.

For more information please contact John Thompson on 01449 676471

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Hopton Fen


Local Sports News

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Christmas 'Drop n Shop'with Ipswich Town Community Trust

Ipswich Town Community Trust are lending a helping handduring the festive season by running a Christmas 'Drop nShop' Holiday Soccer Camp Course, giving you theopportunity to finish your last minute Christmas shopping without the added pressure of having the children taggingalong. These courses offer great holiday entertainment forboth boys and girls of all abilities between the ages of fiveand 12 years. Players who attend the Holiday Soccer Campscan expect a wide range of fun football activities includingpassing, dribbling and shooting. The courses not only give thechildren involved the opportunity to improve their football skills,but also improve their confidence and make new friends.Town's Jaime Peters and Liam Trotter even came along to aHoliday Soccer Camp course during October Half Term passing on a few tips to the budding young footballers andgot involved in the afternoons mini tournaments.

Book Now!

The Christmas 'Drop n Shop' Holiday Soccer Course will beheld at Portman Road between 10am - 3pm on Monday 21stDecember and Tuesday 22nd December. Children can signup to the one day course for £15 or the two day course for£20. To book a place call 0845 1369 333.

Soccer Skills Centers

Ipswich Town Community Trust's Soccer Skills Centres will bekicking off again this December for youngsters aged betweenfour and 16 years. Located across Suffolk, the Centres work toprovide skillstraining for both boys and girls of all abilities aswell as opportunities to progress onto the Trust's PlayerDevelopment Centres for those who demonstrate a moreadvanced ability. With venues not only located at the homeof the Blues, Portman Road, but also in Bury St. Edmunds,Felixstowe, Framingham, Kesgrave, Saxmundham andWoodbridge, you won't have to go far to find a Soccer SkillsCentre near you.

Through a variety of coaching techniques, the Soccer SkillsCentres not only work to improve the football skills of thosewho take part, but it also once again gives them the

opportunity to meet new friends and increase their confidence both on and off the pitch. The total cost of the 10week course is just £35 with terms divided into 10, one hoursessions. There are a variety of courses to meet all requirements and abilities and all coaches are FA qualifiedand CRB checked at an enhanced level.

Book Now!For more information about Ipswich Town Community Trust'sweekly Soccer Centres, please contact the Trust on 01473400749 or to book your child a place call 0845 1369 333.

Ipswich Town players Jaime Peters and Liam Trotter at aHoliday Soccer Camp during October Half Term

Stowmarket Swimming Club

Several members from Stowmarket Swimming Club travelledto the UEA swimming pool in Norwich for this year's EastRegion Short Course Winter Championships.

David Harrison had the mostsuccess. He competed in the50m butterfly, achieving 5thplace in the heats in a timeof 26.80 and 5th in the finalin 26.26, in the 100mfreestyle came 8th in 53.28and saved his best for the 50breaststroke gaining 2ndplace in the heats in 30.10and winning silver in the finalin 29.80. In all three eventsDavid also achieved qualifying times for next May'sRegional Long CourseChampionships (EQ).

Will Blackaby swam in 4events reaching two "B" finals

and gained regional long course qualifying times in all four.In the 100m butterfly Will came in 13th in 1.02.27 (EQ), and5th in the "B" final in 1.00.46, in the 100m backstrokeachieved 16th place in the heats in 1.02.27 (EQ) and 3rd inthe "B" final in 1.02.44. Will also swam the 200m individualmedley in 2.19.34 (EQ) gaining 14th place and came in 12thin the 50m backstroke in 29.04 (EQ).

Joe Freezer picked up two regional qualifying times in his 4swims, the first in the 50m butterfly in 27.75 (EQ) coming in20th place followed by the 50m freestyle in 25.91 (EQ) (34th).Joe also swam the 50m backstroke in 31.23 achieving 25thplace and the 100m butterfly in 1.03.87 in 30th. Ella Delvesswam the 50m butterfly in a personal best and regional qualifying time of 32.27 (EQ) in 18th place and finished 16thin the 200m breaststroke in 2.58.42. Tom Harrison also pickedup a regional time in his 50m freestyle event finishing in 26.39(EQ). Tom also swam the 100m individual medley finishing30th in 1.07.00. Ria Delves completed the teams' swims competing in the 50 freestyle and finishing in 30.46.

David Harrison

What’s On Guide


What’s on GuideA schedule of activities and events for the New

Year in and around Stowmarket

Saturday 9th January - Magical Musical Moments& Orwell Rotary Club.

New Year Concert by Candlelight in aid of Age ConcernSuffolk. New Burlington String Quartet - jazz, Ted & Josie - folk,

Acafella - Babershop. 7.30pm. £12.50 including bubbly &bites. Order via Nigel Coleman 01473 657191 /

[email protected] or via www.onesuffolk.co.uk/magicalmusicalmoments.

Offton Church, IP8 4RP

Wednesday 13th January - Victorian East AngliaWEA Stradbroke Branch are holding a ten week course titledVictorian East Anglia with our popular tutor Douglas Baker, to

talk about East Anglia in Victorian times. Held eachWednesday 2.30pm to 4pm (with a break for half term).

Refreshments available during short break. Cost of course£43.50. Come 1st week with no obligation, join 2nd week if

you would like to learn more. Further details contact secretary01728 724746

Stradbroke Sports & Community Centre, Wilby Road,Stradbroke, Eye, IP21 5JN.

Thursday 21st January - Cinema In Stradbroke Doors & bar open 7pm, film starts 7.30pm. Bar open & chocices sold in interval. Tickets on door £5.50. For further details

contact 01379 388629 Stradbroke Sports & Community Centre, Wilby Road,

Stradbroke, Eye, IP21 5JN.

Saturday 30th January - Belly Dance CharityShow

Belly Dance & a variety of extravaganza. Fundraising forSuffolk Air Ambulance & East Anglia Children's Hospice.7.30pm till late. Admission: £7 & £6 concession. Tickets

available contact: Alison Cooklin 01379 678176 or www.bellycise.com

Needham Market Community Centre, Needham Market.

To 31st January 'Unveiled' - PhotographicExhibition.

Themed project work by the members of Beyond the Image,to create a striking group show. Sat-Sun, 11am-3pm. Free.

Contact 01508 480477 or www.beyondtheimage.co.ukBeyond The Image Gallery, Thornham Magna IP23 8HH.

2nd To 31st January 'Fourth'Exhibition of Photographs from the 2009 Photo Shoots.

Sat - Sun, 11am-3pm. FreeBeyond The Image Gallery, Thornham Magna IP23 8HH.

6th - 28th February Photographic Exhibition byRenata Grant

Sat-Sun, 11am-3pm. Free entry.Beyond The Image Gallery, Thornham Magna IP23 8HH.

6th February - 25th April 'Yummy Scrummy' -Photographic Exhibition.

Themed project work produces a creative group show by themembers of Beyond the Image. Feb: Sat-Sun, 11am-3pm,

Mar-Oct: Fri-Sun, 11am-4pm. Free entryBeyond The Image Gallery, Thornham Magna IP23 8HH.

Saturdays 6th & 27th & Sundays 7th & 28thFebruary Hellebore Open Days

Stunning collection, under cover, including species doubles,Bradfield Stars & new Winter Moonbeam and Winter Sunshine.

10% discount on all hellebores purchased. 9.30-4.30pm.Contact: Brenda Walker 01359 233363 or

www.harveysgardenplants.co.ukHarveys Garden Plants, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3SJ

Friday 12th February For 3-4 Weeks - 'Lambing'Lambing shed will be full of ewes & their newborn lambs.

Lambs available to hold. Maybe see one born. Open 11amevery day. Admission £5, Cons £4, Children (4-16yrs) £2.50,

Under 4's free. Contact 01473 830264. (NB Expectant mothersnot allowed in lambing shed, but all other areas of farm

perfectly safe)Baylham Rare Breeds Farm, Mill Lane, Baylham, Ipswich,

IP6 8LG.

Monday 15th To Friday 19th February - SpringHalf Term Event

Bring the family and come and paint your own pot. Whilst thechildren are painting, have a cup of tea & homemade cake

or scone in the Conservatory Tearoom. Watch the teapotsbeing made/painted. Booking for 'paint your own pot'

preferable. Mon-Fri 9-5.30pm, Sat 10.30-4pm. No admission charge. Contact 01728 860475

The Teapot Pottery, Low Road, Debenham, IP14 6QU.

The Salvation ArmyChristmas EventsSunday 20th December

11am Morning worship 5.30pm Candlelight Carol Service (with nativity)

Friday 25th December 10.30am Christmas Morning Praise

Sunday 27th December 11am Morning worship

The Salvation Army, Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket.

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