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QuartetThe Parish Magazine
March 2019Issue 367
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Decorating update
After the birth of her first child, FelicityToone from Holton St Mary is returningon a part time basis to her Painting andDecorating work. With over 20 years ofexperience she is happy to advise andcarry out small to medium jobs locally.Contact via [email protected] or mobile 07900242 141.
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The Quartet Diary
March
11 SSM Parish Council Meeting
12 Raydon Parish Council Meeting
13 SSM Lunch Club, Parish Room HSM Parish Council Meeting
16 Big Quiz, Raydon
20 Communion, SSM Parish Room
26 Raydon Fair Trade Coffee Morning
27 SSM Coffee Morning, Parish Room
28 R & DGC Meeting
29 HSM Whist
April
5 HSM Social Club AGM
6 R & DGC Spring Show
8 SSM Annual Parish Meeting
9 Raydon Parish Council Meeting
10 SSM Lunch Club, Parish Room
13 HSM Quiz Night
17 Communion, SSM Parish Room
23 Raydon Fair Trade Coffee Morning
24 SSM Coffee Morning, Parish Room HSM Annual Parish Meeting
25 R & DGC meeting
26 HSM Whist
May
8 SSM Lunch Club, Parish Room HSM Parish Council AGM
13 SSM Annual Meeting of the Council
14 Raydon Parish Council Meeting
15 Communion, SSM Parish Room
19 HSM Open Gardens
21 Raydon Fair Trade Coffee Morning
22 SSM Coffee Morning, Parish Room
30 R & DGC meeting
31 HSM Whist
June
8 HSM Progressive Dinner
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Editors Corner
The Quartet team like to get together earlyon in the year for an Annual GeneralMeeting and this year we managed it in lateFebruary. We use the meeting to reflect onhow things are going and to see if we cancome up with any good ideas to keep thingsfresh.
This year we have made two decisions! Thefirst is that in order to keep up with risingexpenses, we will have to raise the cost ofadvertising in April. This will bring the costof a quarter page advert for example, from£66 to £72 for the year. We feel this stillrepresents good value for money. If youwould like to know more about advertisingin the Quartet, just [email protected] and we willsend you details.
The other big decision involves you - afteran interesting discussion about how difficultit was to find a good takeaway round here,we would like to put together a useful list oflocal venues, particularly those that readersrecommend and that will deliver locally.Please can you let us know your favouritelocal takeaways and if they deliver? A oneor two word review would be great too andwe’ll compile all the replies to give everyonea good idea about what’s best around hereand how to contact them.
Before we go - checkout the new Voucheron Page 7 - a free cup of coffee awaits atPlace for Plants!
Happy reading.
Anne and Jane
Articles for the Quartet are included if wehave room, and if, in the opinion of theeditors, they are of general interest to ourreaders. Please remember all articles willbe subject to editing. We prefer you tocontact us via email where possible.
Copy deadline for next edition:19th March 2019Contact details: Email:[email protected]
Editors:Anne Wicks; 1 Corpus ChristiCottages, Holton St Mary. CO7 6NN
Jane Lelliott ; 5 Swan Meadow,Stratford St Mary. CO7 6JQ
Distribution: Dave Leach07930390517
Invoicing: Jenny [email protected]
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Stratford St Mary
STRATFORD ST MARYPARISH ROOM
Letting fees are as follows:1 session - £17.00.
2 consecutive sessions - £30.00. all day - £38.00.
A session is 5 hours i.e. morning -afternoon- evening
Special rates for regular bookings.Heating and lighting are included. Tobook the hall and for general enquiries,please phone John Taylor on 01206323908
INSTITUTE HALL BOOKINGCLERK CHANGE
Please note that requests for bookingsshould be be made through thebookings email address:[email protected] supplied to book shouldinclude a name with contact detailsand the nature of the event.
This results in a natural queuingsystem which ensures that first comeis first served. I check this addressevery day and will respondaccordingly.
Steve Kite42 StrickmereStratford St. Mary, CO7 6YGSSM Rambling Club
Main contact is the chairman, DonUmfreville on 01206 322626. Unless statedotherwise, we meet up at 09:45 at theParish Room, Upper Street, Stratford StMary.
IGNITION Youth ClubStratford Chapel
Every Friday night7.30 to 9.30Age 11 - 16
contact [email protected] 207598
Stratford St Mary Parish Councilwebsite has now been updated.Please pop over towww.stratfordstmary.onesuffolk.netand let us know what you think. If youwould like your event advertised onthe website as well as in the Quartet,whatever it may be, please let theparish clerk know [email protected]
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100 Club winners
85 G. Ablitt £40.00
79 N. Badcock £10.00
2 D. Pooley £5.00
Stratford St Mary ParishCouncil Emergency Team
If an emergency does arise, pleasecontact one of the following teammembers:
Hilary Cairns – Emergency TeamLeader6 Mors End 01206 32341707712 [email protected] Woodard12 Swaynes 01206 [email protected] GriffinBrook Farm, School Lane 01206337363/07885 [email protected] Kite42 Strickmere 01206 32248207958 515573Bill Davies3 Spanbies 01206 [email protected]
Power CutsSupport may be available free for thosewith medical needs, people of pensionableage or with children under 5.Register on UK Power Networks websitehttp://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/internet/en/help-and-advice/priority-services-during-a-power-cut/ or contact HilaryCairns on 01206 323417
STRATFORD ST. MARY CHRISTIANFELLOWSHIP
(also known as Stratford Chapel) UpperStreet Stratford St. Mary CO7 6JH. We arean evangelical/charismatic free church,community based and attended by all agegroups.
Sunday Services:10a.m. Morning Service and Junior Churchfollowed by refreshments6.30pm Prayer and Praise time
Mid-week Groups:Various House Groups meet at Stratford,Dedham and Capel St. Mary
Men’s Recreation Evening: Meeting 3rd
Wednesday monthly. All men welcome.Friday 5pm to 6.30pm Sparks for childrenaged 7-11 yearsFriday 7.30pm to 9.30pm Ignition YouthClub for ages 11- 16 years
For further information: Tel: Phil Wyncoll(01473) 310728 or email:[email protected]
We are desperately seeking aTreasurer to deal with theStratford St Mary Church
Accounts of which are in orderand on the computer.
If you can help please contact
Stephen Fowler 07464 775215
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Transport to MedicalAppointments.
If you live in Stratford St Mary and havedifficulty in getting to and from yourmedical appointments our friendly teamare happy to help.
Please give us as much notice as youcan.
Graham/Diana Pearce 01206 321297Jenny Symons 01206 322636
COMMUNITY FIRSTRESPONDERS.CFR’s are trained volunteers who aredispatched by the ambulance service to lifethreatening emergencies in localcommunities. The volunteers normally workwithin a radius of 8 minutes drive from theirlocation but depending on circumstancesthis could be further afield. They cannormally get to a casualty before anambulance can get there, assess thepatient and start possible life savingtreatment immediately. If the situationchanges the CFR can update AmbulanceControl to give them an updatedassessment of the patient.
The Local area is covered by a CFR baglocated in Langham ( the bag was suppliedby Stratford St Mary Parish Council) andalso other bags in Dedham, East Bergholt,Capel St Mary and Manningtree. The bagis presently used by only one volunteer inLangham.
A volunteer can be on call whenever theywant, if you are logged off duty, you do notget called.
At the moment the Stratford St Mary bag isnot utilised as much as it could be and Iwould like to improve this. Ideally I wouldlike some volunteers in the Langham,Stratford St Mary, Boxted and Dedhamareas to complete the training and then joinme in covering our area. The more hourswe have the bag active the better cover wehave for ourselves.
If you are interested in finding out moreabout becoming a CFR please contactme (Peter Dawson) on 07775 667753 andI can let you know more about it.
SSM Parish Council Meetings
11 March08 April
(Annual Parish Meeting)13 May
(Annual Meeting of the Council)08 July
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Ringing TributesOn Saturday 26th January 2019, a band of 6ringers from the Suffolk Guild of Ringerscame to St Mary’s Church to ring the churchbells in tribute to Charlie Ablitt who, as manylocal people will already know, played a majorpart in keeping bell ringing alive in Highamand Stratford St Mary for over forty years.
The band, consisting of Brian Whiting,Christine Knight, Neville Whittell, DavidStanford, Thomas Scase and Alan Mayle,rang a peal of 5040 changes incorporating 4minor methods (1 extent of Kent Treble Bob,2 extents of Oxford Treble Bob, 2 extents ofCambridge Surprise and 2 extents of Plain
RNIB Stamp Appeal
Well done everyone - a great effort! Our firstcarrier bag full of postage stamps has nowbeen sent off to the RNIB. Although it hasbeen quite a few decades(!) since Icollected stamps as a hobby, it was veryinteresting to note where all the foreignstamps had come from. I counted 27different countries including:Australia, Bermuda, Bulgaria, Canada,Croatia, Eire, Falkland Islands, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Grenada,Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, Italy,Mauritius, The Netherlands, New Zealand,Papua New Guinea, Singapore, TheSolomon Islands, South Africa, Spain,Tanzania, USA, Zimbabwe.It is nice to think, in this age of email andpaperless post, that we are stillcommunicating across the world in a moretangible way.Please keep collecting your used postagestamps for the RNIB, supporting peoplewith sight loss. Collection boxes are locatedin the church and the parish room.
Sandy Ranson
Bob), taking 3 hours and eight minutes tocomplete the peal.
The band recorded the following tribute inthe belfry visitor’s book: In fond memoryof Charles H Ablitt, former Tower Captainand much loved tutor of many ringers.Some three weeks later, on the morningof Saturday 16th February, a band ofringers perhaps more closely associatedwith Charlie, rang a quarter peal (1260changes) of plain bob doubles at Higham,which took some 42 minutes.
The band (see picture below), was madeup of three members of the Ablitt Family,(daughter Sarah, son Peter and nieceLynn), two of Charlie’s trainee ringers(Brenda and Brian Such) with the pealbeing conducted by Richard Hobson whowas also taught to ring by Charlie. Incelebration of the life of our much-lovedTower Captain Charlie Ablitt, hisinstruction to always lead with open hand-stroke’ will not be forgotten.
Boards recording these tributes will beinstalled in the respective ringingchambers in the coming months.
New ringers are always welcome andanyone (of any age) who thinks they mightlike to follow in Charlie’s footsteps bygiving ringing a try, should call Martin Carr01206 337 325, Brenda or Brian Such01206 323 091. Practice sessions are heldon Friday evenings 7.30 to 9.00pm, atHigham and Stratford church towers(alternately).
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Spanish Club
I’m currently learning Spanish and so amlooking for people who would enjoy gettingtogether say once a month for an evening ofSpanish conversation and culture. Pleasecall or email if you are interested.
Julie07989639583
Need to email Stratford St Mary ParishCouncil?
You will need to [email protected]
STRATFORD ST MARY
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
Will take place on 8 April 2019 at7.30pm
in the Institute Hall, Higham Road.
All residents are invited to attend.
Refreshments will be served.
Stratford St Mary Primary School arecollecting the ‘Lego for Schools’
tokens which appear in the IpswichStar and East Anglian Daily Times,
from Saturday 9th February to Friday3rd May 2019. EVERY school that
collects a minimum of 1,000 tokenswill receive £50 worth of Lego whilstthe top three (as a ratio to registeredpupils) will win £1,000 worth each.If you have any tokens please drop
them off at Stratford St Mary PrimarySchool.
Thank you for your support.
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Higham
The PCC are delighted to announce that StMary’s, Higham is now classified as an ‘ecochurch’ having recently gained a bronzeaward. This is a fine achievement bearingin mind the age of the church building.However, the PCC are not content with justbronze and would like to go for silver if notmore…To enable us to do that the PCC wonderedif there is somebody from Higham whomight be interested in taking on theresponsibility for managing this project. It isnot onerous, requiring about an hour amonth to keep a check on how the churchis doing and further changes we could maketo achieve our goal.If this is something you feel you have thetime for and know that it will make adifference for generations to come, pleasetalk to the Churchwardens or any memberof the PCC.
BeneficeMothering Sunday
ServiceMarch 31st - 10am
St Mary’s, Higham
Everyone very welcome
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Raydon
RAYDON PARISH COUNCILSCHEDULE OF MEETINGS 2019All at 7.30pm in the KGF Pavilion
Tuesday 12 MarchTuesday 9 April (Annual Parish Meeting)
Tuesday 14 May (AGM)Tuesday 11 JuneTuesday 9 July
Tuesday 10 SeptemberTuesday 8 October
Tuesday 12 November
NB: if you would like to see copies ofthe minutes of any Raydon Parish
Council meetings, please visitwww.raydonpc.org, or contact Jane
Cryer, Parish Clerk:
Jane CryerClerk to the CouncilSunnyside Cottage, Overbury HallRoad, Layham IP7 5NA
07920 713940 / [email protected]
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A public meeting is to be held onThursday, 14th March at 8.00pm todiscuss the future of Raydon Village
Hall. Venue: Raydon Village Hall, TheStreet, Raydon, IP7 5LH.
All residents welcome.
David King, Chairman.******************************************
Brain injury charity Headway Suffolk ismarking its fifth anniversary year byhosting three fundraising events thisspring to help improve its services for localadults with acquired brain injuries andneurological conditions and their families.
Please find attached press release andposters detailing the events.
It's rehabilitation, therapy and supportservices help users rebuild lost skills,improve confidence and increase socialintegration.
Headway is embarking on ambitious plansto build the Professor Stephen HawkingNeuro Centre - a new rehabilitation huband housing provision in Ipswich
Supporters can help by getting involved inits fundraising events throughout 2019,starting with these three in spring:
Tuesday 12 March - Charity Dinner atBruisyard Hall and Barn, nearSaxmundham. £45 per person. Tables of8-10. Email:[email protected].
Thursday 11 April - Quiz Night at StGeorges House, Olding Road, Bury StEdmunds. £8 per person (includes coldbuffet and refreshments). Teams of up to4. Email:[email protected].
Saturday 27 April - Cycle Ride and Walkaround Ipswich, Leavenheath, Felixstoweand Martlesham. Free to enter withsponsorship. Email:[email protected]
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RAYDON CENTURY CLUBWINNERS - February
No.£25 94 B. Banyard£15 91 D. Andrews£10 20 K. Hyland£5 14 C.K.Quedley£5 28 G. Cook£5 2 B. Tricker£5 73 M. Hammond
NB: if you would like to see copies of theminutes of any Raydon Parish Council
meetings, please contactJane Cryer, Parish Clerk
Sunnyside Cottage, Overbury Hall Road,Layham IP7 5NA
07920 713940 / [email protected]
EASTER LILIESSt. Mary’s, Raydon
Sunday 21st April 2019
Please contact me if you would like anEaster lily displayed in the Church to
remember a loved one.
Orders by 11th April please
Angela King
01473 311120
?The Big Quiz
Presented byMichael Mumford of Semer fame
INRaydon Village Hall
On Sat. 16th March 7.30pm
£4.00 per person - maximum sixcontestants per table.
Don’t miss the funBook your table on 01473 312123
Nibbles and soft drinks provided
In aid of Raydon Church fabric funds
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PARISH QUESTIONNAIREFollowing the questionnaire that wasdistributed last year, we thought youmight like to see an update of the agreedactions and progress to date – forexample:
ꞏ The first Litter Pick was held inJune 2018 and this will now bean annual event;
ꞏ A working party has been set upto monitor issues with highwaysand road signs;
ꞏ A grant from the British HeartFoundation was successfullyapplied for and a defibrillatorhas now been installed outsidethe Pavilion on King George’sField (see below);
ꞏ 30mph stickers were purchasedfor parishioners’ wheelie bins.
To view the full document, go towww.raydonpc.org.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ONCHANGES TO SCHOOL TRANSPORTSuffolk County Council isimplementing changes to its SchoolTravel Policy, with effect fromSeptember 2019. SCC has writtento all schools with information aboutthe policy change and how it willaffect them. For full details of thechanges and how they may affectschools in our area, go towww.raydonpc.org.
ELECTION YEAR!
Your Parish Councillors are elected for amaximum of four years, after which theyretire and may stand for re-election. Thecurrent Parish Council meets for the last
time on Tuesday 12 March, but theChairman invites you to the Annual ParishMeeting on Tuesday 9 April, when reportsare presented on what has been achievedduring the past year - not only by the ParishCouncil, but by all organisations in thevillage. This year’s Parish Council electionwill take place on Thursday 2 May. It isgood for a community if there is somecompetition, so we urge you to think aboutgetting involved with Parish Council work.During March, details of how to nominateyourself as a candidate will appear on thevillage notice boards. In the meantime, ifyou want to find out more, talk to one of theexisting councillors or to Jane Cryer, ParishClerk - 07920 713940, [email protected].
A Defibrillator has arrived inRaydon
With the help of a grant from the BritishHeart Foundation, Raydon Parish Councilhas installed a defibrillator on the outsidewall of the Pavilion at King George’s PlayingField.
As part of the grant we have received aBritish Heart Foundation Call Push Rescuekit. We will be running a familiarisationsession on: Friday 22nd March at 10.30amat the King George’s Playing Field Pavilion.
The session should last about 1 hour andyou will have the opportunity to view theBritish Heart Foundation Call Push Rescuetraining DVD and try CPR on a Mannequin.
If you are interested in attending pleaseregister by calling Amanda on 310050,places are limited to 10. Further sessionswill be advertised here in the Quartet.
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Raydon and District Gardening Club
39th Year
Springtime is just a few weeks away andearly signs are appearing with thesnowdrops & aconites now in full bloomalong with some early flowering shrubsand trees and even early crocus. At themoment as I pen these notes they are allbeing tossed around in the strong windand rain but at least not covered in snow.March means to me daffodils, mowing thelawns, pulling the rhubarb, more warmthin the sun, longer daylight hours to enableall the gardening jobs to get done, but stillallowing time to enjoy watching the birdsnesting and listening to the lovely birdsongwhile enjoying sometimes a cup of tea orcoffee. We have a summerhouse which isgreat as some of the month can be coldand windy of course so we can sit out inthe garden. I hope you all feel optimisticand looking forward to another successfulgardening year as all the wonderfulcolours and perfumes come back into ourlives. Most veggies of course take a bitlonger.It’s always a shame that the deadline ofthe Quartet is 19th of the month so alwaysunable to talk about the meeting until thefollowing month as our meetings are heldon the fourth Thursday each month, sohopefully February meeting was wellattended.On the 28th March our guest speaker willbe Ken Abel who will explain all there is toknow about growing “Pelargoniums”another interesting evening to look forwardto. Then Saturday 6th April is “SpringShow” Day once again. It is open to allwho live in the restricted villages (all listedin show schedules) now readily availableso collect your copy early. Children`ssections range from Under 8 yrs – to 9 –
14yrs. There`s plenty of things to have a goat for cash prizes, with the main winners ineach section a cup is also awarded.Show open in afternoon 2.30 – 4.30pm withrefreshments and a raffle, always popularas well as joining in with plenty of talk soplease come along and join in this localvillage community show. We are now in our39th year. If you’re new to the village comealong and meet possible new friends, you’remost welcome. Show held in the old primaryschool, now the village hall so easy to find.Also in April on Thursday 25th we haveanother fantastic evening with guest speakerJohn Henson whose subject is “SweetPeas”. Now there`s a flower and most withperfume to matchAdvance notice: we will be going to Grotonfor a outside visit to a lovely garden onThursday 30th May.Your committee looks forward as always tomeeting you all once again as we hopefullywill all enjoy another wonderful gardeningyear together.
Geoff Horrex, 01473 310422.
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Raydon Parish CouncilYour Parish Councillors are:
Nev Davenport 01473 311548Christine Hempstead 07891 236245Keith Lovering 07939 075143Sue Newton (Chair) 07808 818847Amanda Pyall 01473 310050Jayne Tann 01473 828283Jane Cryer - Parish Clerk 07920713940
The PC would like to remind residentsof the importance of keeping hedgesunder control to improve visibility andsafety for neighbours and motorists.
Community email group - if youhaven't already done so, please jointhis group. It's a quick and easy wayof disseminating information andemail addresses are keptconfidentially by the Parish Clerk only- all emails are sent out bcc. If youwould like to be included, please emailJane Cryer at [email protected]
Ideal for your special eventThe Rayon Pavillion is for hire
Fully carpeted room for up to 80 peopleKitchen and preparation room
Easy parking
Available Morning, afternoon, andevening.
For Details Call Clive DuddridgeTel 01473 310162
Raydon Club
is open to residents of this parish andwill in future be held on Wednesday
evenings each weekfrom 8.30 till 11 p.m.
Licensed bar, pool, darts etc.Look forward to seeing you!
SESAW Spring Fair,11-2pm 23rd March
at Whatfield Village Hall, RectoryRoad, IP7 6QU
Tables still available at SESAWEaster Fair, 10-3pm 14th April at TheOld School, Long Melford, CO109DX. Phone/text 07881 785535 tobook
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Holton St Mary
The First Friday of the MonthLunch Club
On the first Friday of every month there is aLunch Club in the Village Hall for residentsof the village of Holton St Mary. All ageswelcome!
A Light Lunch will be served between 12.30- 2.00 p.m. at a cost of £3.50 per head. Thelunches are a collaboration between someof the organised groups in the village andare non-profit making!
Any surplus funds will be reinvested.
If you would like to join us for lunch, pleasecontact Frances Torrington:312046/[email protected] Sally Thurlow: [email protected]
We are also looking for volunteers to helprun the lunches and help on the day.
‘Green Gym Group’The February session was blest with bluesky, sun and an expansion in the Group’snumbers: thank you. The group’s workhas been much-appreciated … but notby the miserably malevolent weeds,leaves and spiky undergrowth that wait,menacingly ….The next session will be onSaturday, 2nd March at 10.30.The Group will meet in Church Square.Leaf-rakes, brushes, paver-weeders,secateurs and robust bags (of theroadside litter, compost or ‘Scrulch’ type)would be helpful.I look forward to seeing you there. Thankyou very much.Richard Appleton
Holton St Mary ParishCouncil
13th March - Parish council meeting
24th April - Annual village Meeting
8th May - Parish Council AGM
8pm in the Village Hall
Its Election year this year - if you wouldlike to nominate anybody in the village tostand as councillor, please contact theClerk: [email protected]
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The Holton St Mary UnitedCharities Trusthas some funds available to thoseresidents in the village of Holton St Marywho are in need. If you feel you might wantto make an application please contact:
Paul Torrington [email protected] or 01473312046.
Holton St Mary Social ClubPlease remember that WHIST is alwayslast Friday of the Month at 8pmAll are welcome, so please do come alongNext Dates :-Friday 29th March Friday 26th AprilFriday 31st May Friday 28th June
Future Dates:-Friday 5th April AGMAt 8:30 for 8:45pm. Anyone wishing tosubmit a resolution and/or proposal shouldsend a copy to me at my email contactbelow by Friday 29th March 2019.
Saturday 13th April Quiz NightTeams up to 6 people, choice ofFish,Chicken, Scampi and a Vegetarianoption.Anyone interested should contact LeeBarton on [email protected]
Saturday 8th June Progressive DinnerAnyone interested should please contactGil Mann on [email protected]
Opening HoursFridays from 8:30pm until 11pmSunday from 1:00pm until 3pm
Peter [email protected]:- 07957 910608home:- 01473 314150
Carol Singing in Holton St MaryMany thanks to all those who joined thecarol singing groups on 19th and 20thDecember. We were particularly gratefulfor the participation of friends from EastBergholt. A special thank you too for thegenerous hospitality of the Unwin familyat the Hawthorns and to Claire Rowan forher very welcome mince pies. The sumof £118.50 was raised for the Children’sSociety.
Rosalind Field and Diana Wilson
Holton St Mary VillageHall
can be hired at very reasonable rates!Available during the day and mostevenings (not Friday) from £17.00
Saturdays from £35.00
For further information and bookingplease contact Bookings secretary
In Praise of Slow.
Slow Stitch group will now be meeting ona Thursday afternoon 2 - 4pm in the vil-lage hall, Holton St Mary.Everyone is welcome from beginners toexperts. Some people bring a project theyhave started, others join in a group projectand some come for the tea and chat.
For more information contact:Jeanette Appleton m 07768418942
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The Holton St Mary Open Gardens,established 23 years ago in 1996, will takeplace for the seventh time on Sunday 19thMay 2019.
At this stage we are looking to put the datein your diaries and confirm which gardenswill be open and who will help.
If you are willing to take part or for furtherinformation contactSally Thurlow (01473 312080), or [email protected], orFrances Torrington (01473 312046), [email protected]
Holton St Mary Open GardensSunday 19th May 2019:
11 am to 5 pmProceeds to Holton St Mary Church Fabric
Fund
The Eagles have Flown!After just over 42 years at St Clare, Ernestand Rachel Eagle have moved to Capel StMary to be nearer to their daughter Sarahand son Andrew. They left Sproughton inAugust 1976 and have been involved inmany aspects of Holton St Mary village life.
From All Saints, Sproughton to St Mary’sHolton Ernest was soon sidesman andthen on the PCC, later being ChurchWarden twice covering more than 20years. Rachel followed him onto the PCCand organised the cleaning rota right up totheir departure. Throughout their time herethey were both involved in the Social Cluband the Village Hall. Ernest was alwaysthere ready to give a helping hand towhatever was needed especially whenreplacing the Hall roof and also securingtwo very large donations towards its cost.
Ernest was also on the Parish Council andChairman for two stints during which timehe took on the Best Kept Village of theYear challenge with Sally Longmate andwon it for the Village in 2005. He was alsoheavily involved in establishing andinstalling the village sign and the firstflagpole on the Church tower.
Ernest was instrumental in agreeing thepurchase of the Town Pightle from theUnited Charities Trust to create theMillennium Green. He was a founderTrustee and helped to collate suggestionsfrom the villagers, plan it out, plant treesand hedges and erect the beacon. All thecomponent parts of the sun dial featurewere manufactured in his garage!
When it came to raising funds Ernest andRachel were always in the forefront. Majorevent days saw their garden turned overto an array of bygones brought in by theirfriends and of course his steam engines,Old NIck and LIttle Old Nick. They evenhad a small box attached to Old Nick fordonations in exchange for rides. They took
their thrashing drum, tractors and steamengines to charitable events all over thecountry raising funds for many charities.Even before Marjorie and I came to thevillage in 1979 Ernest and Rachel weresupporting us in our efforts to raise funds toestablish the Ipswich Transport Museum.
They supported every aspect of our village,they were truly ‘Village People’ and I ampleased to say they were given an Award in2002 by Babergh District Council for theiroutstanding work in the community.
We wish them well in their new home.
Chris Haste
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During 2018 the PCC of St Mary's Church,Holton St Mary was pleased to makedonations to the following two charities.Success After Stroke, based in GreatCornard, and Gloneva UG based inKampala, Uganda.In addition the PCC was able to make afinancial donation and, with the support ofthe community of Holton St Mary, a donationof food and household items to FIND inIpswich.
Success After StrokePlease would you pass our thanks to yourPCC for their most generous donation.Leading up to Christmas this news will giveour members a lift.We are spending more effort in providingtherapies to our members, so you may bepleased to hear that this is where the moneywill be spent.Richard Furlonger, Chairman, Success AfterStroke, Great Cornard, Sudbury
Gloneva UG,With great joy we thank Rev. Rosalind Pauland the church of St. Mary’s Holton, theone-off donation contributed by the smallcongregation in the church, this funding hasdone a lot, it come at time when we wererelocating and we had no office items, anditems to be used in managing the operationalactivities of the new facility, the fund wasused to purchase these items in our newhouse, funds used to facilitate major andgeneral office demands, less would havebeen done without the funding from thischurch, with much thanks, may God grantand answer all your special needs, as youhave been an answered prayed to us, mayGod full fill your heart’s desire, for you havelooked beyond your personal individualneeds to the need of a vulnerable childrenOcaya Nickson, Gloneva (Global NetworkEvangelistic Association), Kampala
FINDDear Church Members, Thank you for themany tins and packets of food donated to
FIND earlier from your Church’s Harvestservice.Those which were well dated will form a partof the hampers which we distribute atChristmas , along with individual gifts foreach person of the family . The remainderwill have been put on the shelves of the FoodBank to distribute in the emergency foodbags which we deliver . These often nowregularly number to some twenty familiesdaily.We do appreciate your support of FIND’swork amongst those who are in real need inour local communities.
Heather Cade ( FIND Trustee )
Nayland Horticultural SocietyOur Annual Spring Show will take place onSaturday 23rd March. Why not have a go atsubmitting an entry into one of the 18classes? Bring your entries along to theChurch Hall, Bear Street, Nayland, CO6 4HYbetween 8.15 and 9am for judging. TheShow opens at 10am and there will be araffle, cake stall and refreshments availableas well as the wonderful colourful Springflower exhibits! Entry forms are available onthe website or speak to Trevor or MargaretSmy on 01206 262022. Good Luck!
Our Spring Speaker is Hannah Powell fromthe Perrywood Garden Centre, Tiptreetalking about the history of the business andtheir plans for the future development of theirtakeover of the Wyevale site near Sudbury.Exciting news for local gardeners!
The talk starts at 7.30pm on Tuesday 26thMarch in the Church Hall, Nayland, CO64HY. Raffle and Refreshments available.
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BRANTHAM ANNUAL GARAGESALE 2019
Benefiting Nepal Children’s Trust and theSt Elizabeth Hospice
Saturday July 6th 9.00am – 3.00pm
Open garages selling items throughoutthe village. Look for the balloons andsigns throughout Brantham the A137.
Table Top Sale at Brantham Village Halland our main table will take place outsideof the village hall.
Refreshments, Hotdog, hamburger,handcrafts and preserves, tombola, icecream and much more.
We need £5 minimum donation to bookyour garage and £7.50 for village halltable.If you would like to help in any way eitheron or before the date or wish to donateitems for sale or for the Tombola, pleasecontact Maya, Louise or Maggie (seecontact details below).
Maya: [email protected] /07508 430671Louise: [email protected] /07792 236414Maggie:[email protected] /07867 546484
Facebook: Brantham Garage Salehttp://nepalchildrenstrust.co.uk/
SESAW NEWSThey thought I wasn’t listening duringafternoon tea (yes, I do enjoy a cuppa) whenI heard about the Nayland10K charity run on30th June. The organisers will give aportion of the admission fees to five charitiesincluding SESAW and runners can donatetheir sponsorship too. Anyone interestedin taking part should visit the website toregister, there are photos of the lovelyConstable Country courses athttps://www.nayland10k.co.uk/
Our Spring Fair takes place at WhatfieldVillage Hall, Rectory Road, IP7 6QU, 11-2pm on 23rd March. We would be gratefulfor any unwanted Christmas presents ortoiletries (particularly for the gentlemen),cosmetics or general good quality items.Please leave a message on the ansaphoneif you need us to collect from you. Tablesare still available at our Easter Fair, 10-3pmon 14th April at Long Melford. Visit ourwebsite for booking form or call/text 07881785535.
Among the many animals at SESAWawaiting new homes are two handsomerabbits Peter and Benjamin. Both one yearold, vaccinated, neutered and looking forfemale companions of similar age. We alsohave a poor Jackdaw that was found, juststanding in a garden. Once Mum gentlywiped his messy eyes he could see andstarted eating immediately. It is going totake a while for him to recover from theinfection but he will get there.I’m off down the garden to say hello to anynew animals that have come in. I have tomake sure they all know I’m Kenny (theBoss) Chihuahua.
Suffolk and Essex Small Animal Welfare,Reg.Charity No.1124029. Stoke Road,Leavenheath, CO6 4PP. Tel: 01787 210888www.sesaw.co.uk Usually open 10-1pmThursday to Sunday but please check first.
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Stour Valley Men’sProbus Club
We held our New Year Lunch at the popularHaywain, Little Bromley, on 6th Februarywhen our spouses and Probus Widowsjoined us for what was an enjoyable eventand a tasty meal. On 20 February BrianWilcox introduced us to “New Ways OfWorking”, which whilst all members presentwere retired still found this most interesting.
Brian Wills will present what will be a lectureof particular local interest on Wednesday 6March when he speaks about “Constableand his Paintings”. Our Annual GeneralMeeting will take place on Wednesday 20March.
On 3 April Chris Parfitt will introduce us tothe "Bhutan, Land of The Thunder Dragon"and David Ablewhite will return again andthis time present "The HorribleHanoverians".
We meet at the convenient St JohnAmbulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB.New members are welcomed.
Our Club endeavours to be simple instructure, be free of the constraints andobligations of service clubs, and involvemembers to a minimal cost. The club isdirected primarily to providing fellowshipbetween members who are compatible witheach other, and provide the opportunity fordevelopment of acquaintances. Newmembers are welcomed by Stour ValleyMen’s Probus Club, we meet on the first andthird Wednesday of each month inManningtree at 10 for 10.30am.Please contact Speaker Secretary DaveCarman on 01255 880202 for further details.
Hadleigh Choral Society ispleased to announce the details of theirupcoming spring concert: St. John Passionby J.S. Bach. This choral work will beperformed in the original German text at St.Mary's Church, Hadleigh on Saturday 6thApril at 7:30 pm, and will featureprofessional soloists along with theColchester Symphony Orchestra, JohnCooper on harpsichord and David Butcheron organ. Christopher Phelps will conductthis musical retelling of the story of Christ’sarrest, trial and crucifixion, in what promisesto be a memorable evening full of wonderfulmusic-making.
Tickets are £14 (free admission for under25s) and will be available on line throughwww.hadle ighchora lsoc ie ty .org.uk,members of the choir, or The Idler bookshopin Hadleigh. For more information contacton 01473 823 791.
East Bergholt High SchoolAssociation
Quiz NightTo be held at East Bergholt HighSchool on Friday 29th March at
7.30pm
Bar opens at 7pm - serving alcoholand soft drinks
Tickets cost £5 per personincluding nibbles.
Teams of 8
Please pre-book teams on07776291445 or
Over 18s only unless accompaniedby an adult.
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“An Afternoon with Joyce Grenfell” byGillian Grinham was the subject of our 13thFebruary meeting. Gillian is an Author,former teacher and a Director of plays &musicals. She performed a series ofmonologues and songs from Joyce’srepertoire, interspersed with details of hermuch loved entertainer’s life.
Toni Neobard & Kate Broad, familyhistorians and authors will present “ForBetter or Far Worse” on 13 March. Thiswill be a light-hearted look at marriage andrelationships through the eyes ofVictorians. What happened if they didn’tmarry and what if you did but were nothappy with your choice? It will be aglimpse at bizarre goings-on showingwedded bliss wasn’t always so !
On 10 April the popular speaker MarkMitchels will talk to us on “The Genius ofCharles Dickens”. Dickens rose tobecome a great novelist by sheer talentand determination. He worked a self-imposed schedule that never relaxed andin the end he probably brought about hisearly death. But the novels survive, to berediscovered by each generation. Whatsort of man was he? His genius isastonishing and this talk uses biographyand extracts from his books to re-createthe man and his achievements.
NEW - On Wednesday 20 March our firstMember's Quiz Night is planned to takeplace at 7pm in The Constable Hall. Bringyour own drinks and nibbles and partakein a team of six for just £2 per each. Helpwill be given to form a team on the night.Please register before 12 March bycontacting June Escott on 01206 231707or email [email protected]
Each month, the Coffee Grinders meet atThe Lambe School, Gaston Street, EastBergholt, CO7 6SD from 10-12 noon. Thismeeting especially welcomes new membersbut gives all members the opportunity ofmeeting the activity Group Leaders and theCommittee whilst enjoying a cup of coffee.The next meeting is on Friday 22 March.
Our main purpose is to encourage lifelonglearning for those who are no longer in fulltime employment and emphasis is alwaysplaced on making learning active and fun aswell as helping in developing friendships.We have a wide range of groups includinglanguage study, country walking, computerstudies and gardens, churches and historicbuildings visits. In the main, membership isdrawn from communities in the lower StourValley and adjacent areas includingBrantham, Capel St Mary, Dedham, EastBergholt, Holbrook, Lawford, Manningtree,Raydon, & Stratford St Mary. We areaffiliated to the ThirdAge Trust, have over340 members and 35 active groups.
For further information please visitwww.stourvalleyu3a.org.uk wheremembership secretary Gillian Gibbs may becontacted.
We meet at The Constable Hall, GandishRoad, East Bergholt CO7 6TP at 2 for2.15pm. Annual membership costs £12 ayear and this entitles members to attend themeetings that take place on the secondWednesday of each month, exceptDecember. Whilst visitors are welcome tojoin us on a limited number of occasions,paying a donation each time, Members aregiven priority to speaker meetings due to thehall’s capacity limit for safety reasons.
Remember it's never too late to learn! Joinover 400,000 members across over 1,000U3As throughout the UK today!
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EMMA.Come and see Jane Austen's headstrong,match-making heroine brought to life on
stage in this charming adaptation byMichael Bloom
DEDHAM PLAYERS' SPRING PRODUCTION
27th to 30th March 2019 at 7.45 pm
Assembly Room Dedham. Refreshmentsincluded.
Tickets £10 online atwww.dedhamplayers.org.uk or
Shakespeare House Gallery, High Street,Dedham.
The start of a New Year timeto start a New Hobby?Do you know the basics of bridge andwould like to play regularly in a socialenvironment, then how about coming alongto the Lambe School Wednesday eveningbridge group. We meet up in LambeSchool, East Bergholt at 7.30 eachWednesday. A regular partner is notessential as we ensure everyone who turnsup gets a partner for the evening. If youwould like to know more then phone NigelClover on 01206 323422.
EAST BERGHOLTCONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Cemetery Lane, East Bergholt,CO7 6RZ
Pastor -Mrs Maralyn Bambridge
Services - Each Sunday morning at10.30 led by the pastor unless otherwisestatedCoffee Mornings - Each Thursday 9.30to 11.30 am
Church Secretary – John JeffreysTel 01206 298737Email [email protected]
HOLY FAMILY ROMANCATHOLIC CHURCH,
BRANTHAM, CO11 1TB
Sundays at 9am
Holy Days Anticipatory 7.30pmTuesdays 10 am
Father Christopher Smith,180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich IP2
0QQTelephone 01473 684963
Constable SingersWe welcome new singers especiallysopranos to join us no audition, wordsprovided, first session free we just sing toenjoy ourselves at the Lambe School EastBergholt each Thursday of the monthstarting at 7 p.m. apart from the 2ndThurs. when we meet at theCongregational Hall East Bergholt. Wesing music from the musicals and variouspopular songs. We currently havemembers from 16 yrs. to 80 yrs. For moreinformation contact Mel 01206298628 orYvonne 01206298428
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Switch to paperless billing Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councilsunderstand that fitting life in around workcan be a challenge, especially when itcomes to things like your council tax. Well,no more! Why not make your life easier withour online portal MyAccount.
It’s free to sign up to, easy to use and youcan have instant access to your account ata time to suit you. There’s no need to makeany phone calls – you can view your billsand update information all online!
MyAccount features include:• Paperless billing (eBilling)• View bills, reminders & notices• Apply for discounts & exemptions• Notify us of a change in circumstances• Update your personal details• 24/7 access to your account• Print bills if you need them for proof/evidence• And more…
Please note that all named people on thebill must separately register for paperlessbilling to prevent further paper bills beingissued. Any users wishing to receive anonline bill for March 2019, should sign upbefore 15 February 2019.
Sign up only takes a few minutes:
http://www.babergh.gov.uk/ctpaperlessbilling (delete link as applicable)
Suffolk on BoardIt is now possible to request aconnecting communities Journeyonline.
To help make the booking processmore accessible, you can request upto seven advance return journeys viaour new online request form.
Journeys are charged at anequivalent bus fare rate andEndeavour cards are also acceptedoffering at least 25% discount
Request a journey at
www.suffolkonboard.com/cc
If you wish to take part in a CommunityLitter pick in your area please [email protected]
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Week CommencingRefuse Week 1st April
“ 15th April Waste Services
“ 29th April 0300 1234 000 (option 4)
““ Email: [email protected]
Recycling Week 25th March“ 8th April Visit www.recyclenow.com to find your
nearest recycling banks“ 22nd April“ 6th May Bank Holiday Week - Everyone’s collection
will be a day later this week.“
Bin Collection Schedule
SESAW Spring Fair,11-2pm 23rd March at Whatfield Village
Hall, Rectory Road, IP7 6QU
Gifts, crafts, collectables, books, flowers,etc for friends, family, pets - and don't
forget Mother's Day.
Tombola, raffle, refreshments. 50pentry, free parking.
Tables still available at SESAW EasterFair, 10-3pm 14th April at The OldSchool, Long Melford, CO10 9DX.Phone/text 07881 785535 to book
support our campaign.We are trying to prioritise theimprovements needed at the A12Four sisters junction 31 EastBergholt.
We have a Facebook group whichpeople can join and find our onlinepetition.
We have a lot of businesses andpeople backing the group and wouldlove Quartet readers to join us
Link to us atfacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2167927646605092/
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Local Services
The Constable CountryMedical Practice
The Medical Centre,Heath Road, East Bergholt, ColchesterCO7 6RT
Surgery opening hours8.00am – 6.30pm Monday to FridayTelephone 01206 298272Fax 01206 29901036 The Street, Capel St Mary, IpswichIP9 2EE
Surgery opening hours8.00am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday
Dispensary 8.30am – 6.15pm(closed between 1-2pm)Telephone 01473 310203Fax 01473 311722
Crime preventionhttp://www.suffolk.police.uk/safetyadvice/reportacrime/tellthepolice.aspx
PC 1347 Gilkes Pcso 3041 Cooper [email protected]…101
MOBILE LIBRARY
Stratford St Mary - Route 11The bus stops every 4 weeks onWednesdays
20 February, 20 March, 17 April
Black Horse - 11.05am - 11.20amTally Ho! Corner - 11.25am - 11.45amStrickmere (School Lane end) - 11.50am- 12.10pm
Route 14The bus stops every 4 weeks onTuesdays
26 February, 26 March, 23 April
Holton St MaryChurch Square - 9.30-9.45amRaydonSt Mary’s Raydon - 9.50-10.30amLower RaydonSulleys Hill - 11.30 - 11.45amHighamThe Green - 11.55am to 12.10pm
The customer service line 01473 283838is staffed 9am to 5pm from Monday toFriday and can handle any librarycustomer queries renewals andreservations to any general library queries.An answer phone is available outside ofoperating hours and people can also [email protected]
Colin the fishmonger has his freshfish van in the lay-by at the bottom
of Church Hill in Stratford everyThursday morning from
10.30am to 1.30pm
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Local DirectoryTH
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Local Mobile Picture Framing Service30+ years experience
Oil paintings, Photos, Prints, Medals, 3D/Box frames,X-Stitch, Tapestry, Mount Cutting, Stretching Also
Frames cut to size for the DIY enthusiast
FOR MORE DETAILS TELEPHONELESLEY ON 01473 310630 (Bentley)
MOBILE 07500 488667Email:[email protected]
www.gattinetts.co.ukOr ring 01206 393089 / 07941 781489 to check availability
Central East Bergholt with excellent road and rail links Various sizes with tailored leasing arrangements Carpeted offices with own toilets and kitchenette Quiet rural location with plenty of parking
Mark’s Travel Service(Dedham’s Private Hire)
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Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ full day and sessional nursery care and educationfor children aged 3 months to 5 years. We are open Monday to Friday from
8am to 6pm.
Children are provided with excellent opportunities to participate inexciting and fun activities that enable them to explore learning across
all areas.
For more details about our services please contact Shelley on 01206323093 or via email on [email protected]
Orchard Barns Kindergarten, 6 Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary, CO7 6JU
(October 2018).
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Come and study a wide range of subjects in our uniquelocation, nestled in the heart of the Dedham Vale. A constant
source of inspiration in the past, the present and for the future.
www.field-studies-council.org/flatfordmill. You can alsocontact us by phone on 0845 330 7368 (local rate), or by
email at [email protected]
Flatford MillField
StudiesCentre
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Copdock Salon and mobile hairdresser
For more information and appointments call01473 731925
or 07595 0296792, Woodview Cottages, London Road,
Copdock IP8 3JJ
Your local pest control expertsfor home & business
● Free advice, fast response● Highly accredited, fully qualified & insured● Discreet - unmarked vehicles
[email protected]: 01473 328092 (Holbrook)
DOLLS HOUSESKits and Houses
Room boxes and wall displaysFurniture - Wallpaper
Lighting - FiguresMiniature collectables and all those other little bits
Find us at Dedham Art and Craft Centre
01473 310 630 or 07500 488 667email [email protected]
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Home and Garden
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ARDLEIGHCHIMNEY SWEEP SERVICES
01206 231718 • 07845 24982031 HARWICH ROAD, LAWFORD, MANNINGTREE, ESSEX CO11 2LS
• Traditional and Power Sweeping• CCTV Inspections• Safety Certificate Issued• Fully Insured
ANDREW SMITH
Suppliers of Seasoned Logs & Woodchip MulchServing Dedham & Surrounding Villages for 25 years
Telephone/Fax 01206 230882Mobile 07710 770280
www.blandlandscapes.co.ukIvydene, Frating Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SY
Bland Landscapes Ltd.Specialists in Private & CommercialTree Surgery & Landscaping
All Aspects of Landscaping Including:
Garden ConstructionFencingTurfing
DrivewaysPatios
Contract Grass CuttingCommercial Planting
All Aspects of Tree Surgery Including:
FellingClearingReducing
ReshapingFruit Tree Pruning
Hedge CuttingStump Grinding
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Local, costeffective florist.
Call Hannahon
07530 995807for info and
orders.PLANT CENTRE
GARDEN & CAFEFor Specialist and Popular Plants
Renowned plant nursery right on yourdoor step, established by Rupert andSara in the walled garden at EastBergholt Place.
Garden & Arboretum open Mar -SeptCafé and gift Shop OPEN DAILY
10am-5pmEast Bergholt Place, CO7 6UP
Tel: (01206) 299 224
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All tree workundertakenCrown reduction andshapingCrown lifting andthinningPruning and pollardingFelling, sectionaldismantling
Specialising in big trees in delicate situations
CHESTNUT POSTS, POLES AND RAILSTraditional fencing material all cut from
coppiced woodland in Higham.
Longer lasting than modern tanalised soft wood.
No nasty chemicals, safe to handle.
Ideal for garden projects, horse paddocks and stock fencing.
All enquiries welcome.Call Nick on 07896 054439
DEDHAM VALE TREE SURGERY
NPTC qualified, fullyinsured24 hr emergency treeworkHedge maintenanceand reductionLogs kindling and woodchip suppliedStump grinding
All tree workundertakenCrown reduction andshapingCrown lifting andthinningPruning and pollardingFelling, sectionaldismantling
Specialising in big trees in delicate situations
[email protected] mobile 07756 811098www.dedhamvaletreesurgery.co.uk phone 01206 323056
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Mending your home
DESIGNPLANTING
CLEARANCEMAINTENANCE
HEDGECUTTING AND LAWN MOWING ALL YOUR GARDEN REQUIREMENTS CATERED FOR For more information please contact:
R SWIFT (HND Commercial Horticulture) T elephone 07947 322429
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TILINGSLATINGFASCIAS AND GUTTERINGLEADWORKPOINTINGGENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Andy Smith Roofing
For more information contactHarvest Cottage,Upper Street
Stratford St Mary CO7 6JW
01206 32288207754368693
“We are Specialists inGrade II Listed Buildings”
For all your internal and external painting and decorating work:Doors, Windows, Skirting and Fascias Floor and Wall TilingArtexing and Coving WallpaperingGeneral Repair and Maintenance NVQ2 Qualified
A PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICEFROM PEOPLE YOU CAN TRUST
For a FREE Estimate Contact Steve Ferguson on 07719 357322 or 01206 393351www.tenondecoratingltd.co.uk – [email protected]
Sbras, East End, East Bergholt, Colchester, Essex CO7 6XQ
S.W. STIFFCarpentry & Building Maintenance
For all your carpentry & buildingmaintenance, call for a no obligation free
quote. No job too small.CONTACT : Steven on 07811 005241
Andy Slocombe brickworkserving the Dedham vale
for all your building requirementsproperty maintenance, roofing, block paving, landscape,
repairs &restoration
3 Constable Row Manningtree RoadDedham nr Colchester Essex CO7 6DW
tel 01206 322884 / 07786 871364
Michael J Byles
Specialist in Oil Boiler Installations,Maintenance & Servicing- Oftec registered.
General Plumbing & Heatingwork also undertaken.
Tel: 01206 822225Mobile: 07717 012433Email: [email protected]
Plumbing & Heat ing
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Domestic ElectricianLocal, reliable,competitively priced
Registered Part P electricianPlumbingCarpentry / joineryHome improvements/maintenance
2 The Gardens,RaydonTel: 01473 311261Mob: 07923 [email protected]
PhilipAvery
95 School Lane, Stratford St. Mary,Suffolk, CO7 6LZTel: 01206 322969Mob: 07534424493E-Mail: [email protected]
Call us for a freequotation
- Electrical Installations- Electrical Testing- Lighting Design- Fire Detection Services- 24-Hour Call out- Response Maintenance
95 School Lane, Stratford St. Mary,Suffolk, CO7 6LZTel: 01206 322969Mob: 07534424493E-Mail: [email protected]
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Tel 01394 411839 Mobile 07786 971425
Ashley ShortCarpentry, Joinery, Property Maintenance
& General Handyman
Kitchen fitting -Bespoke units madeDecorating,RenovationsNo Job too smallLocal and Reliable
01473 311226 07904 875556
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Nigel BruceIndustrial & DomesticELECTRICIAN
‘The Swift’, Upper Street, Stratford St. Mary,Colchester CO7 6JW
Telephone: 01206 322751
Period and Modern PropertiesInterior and Exterior
Free EstimateGutter clearance
Fully Insured
TEL01206 975917
MOBILE07872 001929
[email protected] 30 years Experience
Painter and Decorator
HIGH QUALITYPAINTER & DECORATOR
'Jon-Pat', School Road, Langham, Colchester
Periodproperty
specialist withover 20 years'
experience.Referencesavailable.
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Help is at hand - Call Toby Hicks014 4 9 74 1056 / 079 68 68 6035
Are you having trouble setting up oroperating your TV / Audio or DVD?
Has your equipment stopped working?Does your TV need a re-tune?
(Former ly BV Hicks L td )
T V & A u d i oS o l u t i o n s
In the House
JacksonPlumbing and Heating
East Anglia Ltd
q Installation - We install all makes and modelsof boilers, Combi and condensing specialists
q Servicing - All models serviced from £50.00
q Repair and Maintenance - All workGuaranteed, highly skilled engineers
q Plumbing - Bathrooms, cylinders, leaks etc
q OAP 15% Discount
Special discounts for residentsof Higham, Holton St Mary,Raydon and Stratford St Mary
£10.00 discount - Servicingboilers and minor repairs£30.00 discount - larger repairs£150 discount - boiler changes£250 discount - full installation
(estimates given before work undertaken)
07834 61200901206 32206301473 214215
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[email protected] - www.fundancing.co.uk
Shimmy, Shake, Wiggle & GiggleDance Fitness
FunDancingClasses
spaces are limited - to reserve yours
Call Janet on07506 350 455
FunDancing.Suffolk FunDancing
Wed 10am Nayland Village Hall7pm Boxford Village Hall
Thu 10am St Mary’s Church7pm Capel St Mary
Fri 10am The InstituteStratford St Mary
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CARPET FITTINGSUPPLY AND INSTALLATION
CARPET AND VINYL SPECIALISTFLOORING ACCESSORIES
07740 829 499 - 07933 157 121
www.britanniaflooring.co.uk(Based in Dedham)
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DianaMCleaning
● Home weekly cleaning● Home deep cleaning
● Office cleaning
Contact information: Diana Marinova
Mobile number: 07925 624123
Email address:[email protected]
Chiropody/Podiatry serviceDirect to your home
Covering Stratford, Higham, Holton,Raydon & all local areas.
For enquiries please contact
Mr C Dunn,BSc Hon's Podiatry.
MChS, HPCPRegistered
Chiropodist/Podiatrist.
01473 21121707803601085
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Luke Jackman Bsc Hons OstRegistered Osteopath
Tel: 01206 322836/07974 144593www.dedhamosteopathy.co.uk
Dedicated to getting you betterOsteopathy and Western Medical Acupuncture clinic ideally located inthe heart of the Dedham countryside, providing treatment for you and
your family.
●Back pain/sciatica ● Tennis/Golfers Elbow ●One hour initial●Pain/stiffness from Arthritis ● Tendonitis appointment●Muscle strains ●Neck/shoulder pain ●On-site free parking●Hip/knee/ankle pain ● Ligament sprains ●Open weekdays, evenings and weekends
Experienced practitioner who has worked in busy multi-disciplinarypractice, giving a greater depth of knowledge in managing your
treatment and follow up care
Professional Services
Brett Valley Installations
Oil boiler Service Engineer. Very experienced in fault diagnosis and repair, servicing and installation of oil
fired boilers and heating systems.Local, Reliable, Competent.
Nick Marno Tel. 01206 337316 or 07896 054439
Tel: (01206) 322244Mobile: 07887 987280victoria@victoriabakerpilates.comwww.victoriabakerpilates.com
Personally designed courses to improve posture, joint alignment, movement and strength.Group and individual sessions in a private, comfortable studio.
Cedar Building, Foxash EstateHarwich Road, LawfordColchester, CO11 2LR
Victoria BakerP I L A T E S
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Foster Physiotherapy &Sports Injuries Clinic
· Back, neck & sciatic pain· Trapped nerves· Hip, knee, ankle, hand & wrist injuries· Whiplash injuries / Shoulder problems· Tennis / Golfers’ elbow· Muscle tension / strains
Former England Cricketer
Neil FosterChartered and Health Professions Registered Physiotherapist
Tel: 01206 299 749Victoria Cottage, Heath Road, East Bergholt, CO7 6RL
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THE BARN VETERINARY PRACTICE
Robert M Hill BVMS MRCVSWenham Road, Copdock, Ipswich
Tel: 01473 7302132A Ashcroft Road (off Norwich Road), Ipswich
Tel: 01473 743460Consultations by appointment 24 Hour Emergency Service
Monday-Friday: 8.30am-7pm.Saturday: 9am-12noon.
Sunday: 10am-1pm (Ashcroft Rd only)MODERN DIAGNOSTIC, MEDICAL
AND SURGICAL FACILITIES ON SITECAR PARKING
Surgical Operating Theatre • Ultrasound scannerRadiography Department • ElectrocardiographyOwn laboratory for rapid testing • EndoscopyHospitalisation with isolation ward • Stabling
Penrose & PartnersVETERINARY SURGEONS
Upper StreetSTRATFORD ST MARY
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The Quartet beneficeNewsletter and events schedule
From the 4. St Mary`s Benefice.
All the PCC`s are working hard together to (a) find a new Priest on a permanent basis, and(b) to keep the Churches’ programme of services continuing along a similar pattern that youhave all become familiar with. We have in place already priests and those authorised to takeall Holy Communion services, or Morning Worship, up to August this year and are now sortingout the remainder. Evensong will be taken by our Elders, or Churchwardens as required. Weare very fortunate to have Nicola Tindall (Reader) who is assisting us during this period, alongwith the help of several Elders as well as the Churchwardens. If there are any problems thatneed resolving, please contact any of us (contact numbers on following page) as soon aspossible then it can be dealt with as we move forward, working together to keep our Beneficestrong and carry us forward with renewed hope during this challenging time.
Most Sundays of March we will be in Lent (time of fasting?) as we head towards Easter (thisyear mid-April). Easter of course means Easter Eggs (doesn’t it???) especially for all theyoung children, but if you would like something different & more meaningful to the time ofyear, I am planning our annual walk of Witness on Good Friday. You need good footwear asit’s mostly across country so not all roads. Dogs on leads most welcome. This year startingfrom Stratford Church 9.00am for a short opening act of worship, then 1st part of our story.We then walk to Higham Church for 10.45am where the 2nd part of the great drama of “ThePassion” – the story of Jesus, arrest and crucifixion is told. Then coffee & hot cross bunsbefore moving off to Holton Church for 12.15pm for the 3rd part of the drama to unfold. Thisis followed by a light lunch of soup, bread & cheese etc (small charge made) in village hallto fortify us for the onward walk to Raydon arriving 2.45pm (approx.) Here we have the finalpart of the drama, then some short prayers finishing at 3.15pm (approx.) A cup of tea &biscuits awaits before heading homewards.
The Easter Vigil at Raydon Church on Saturday 20th April @ 7.30pm will see the lighting ofthe Pascal (Easter) candles followed by a few short readings and prayers inside Church.Candles are then taken by Churchwardens back to their Churches to be used at EasterSunday services, plus any Baptisms throughout 2019. All are welcome to attend all Easterservices around the Benefice.
May God bless you all in this time of Lent as we lead up to the joyful celebration of Jesus’resurrection on Easter Day.
Geoff Horrex,Churchwarden, Raydon.
BENEFICE CONTACTS, SERVICES AND EVENTS
BENEFICE CONTACTS, SERVICES AND EVENTS
Reader:Nicola Tindall: 01787 212340 [email protected]
Please contact Nicola to discuss any aspect of faith and services in theBenefice including home visits.
Benefice Administrator:Frances Torrington: 01473 312046 [email protected]
Please contact Frances to talk about baptisms, confirmations, weddingsand funerals.
Benefice website:www.4marys.org.uk
Churchwardens
Higham Martyn Carr 01206 337325 Hugo Parker 01206 337234
Holton Richard Noel 01206 298276 Paul Torrington 01473 312046
Raydon Geoff Horrex 01473 310422 Simon Tennent 01473 310320
Stratford Jonathan Dewey 01206 322148
Services in March and April
Deanery Holy Communion with Imposition of AshesAsh Wednesday - 6th March at 7 pm, Polstead Church.
Midweek Communion: A short service of Holy Communion will be held in theParish Room at Stratford St Mary at 10am on Wednesday on 20th March.
Morning Prayer A service of Morning Prayer will place on Thursday 28thMarch at Higham Church at 10 – 10.30am, followed by coffee. All are welcomeor just come for the coffee.
Good Friday Walk: The annual Good Friday Walk of Witness will take place on19th April. Starting at SSM Church at 9.00am. Please see Benefice Newsletterfor further details.
10.00 a.m. NB. 5 p.m.
3rd March SSM Holton
10th March Higham Raydon
17th March Holton SSM
24th March RaydonFamily Hour SSM
Higham
31st MarchHigham
Mothering Sunday with Communionby extension
7th April Passion Sunday with Baptism SSM Holton
14th April Palm Sunday - Higham Raydon
21st April Easter Day - Holton
Lent House Groups
Afternoons: 2.30 pm-4 pm14 March , 21 March , 28 March , 4 April:at 5 Veyses End, Stratford St Mary
Evenings:7.30 – 9pm14 March: Kingfisher Cottage, Higham,21 March: The Old Rectory, Higham25 March: Heath Barn, Leavenheath1 April: Oaks Farmhouse, Holton St MaryBoth groups will be following John Stott’s book on The Beatitudes
Elders
Our four church Benefice is fortunate to have five lay elders who are appointedlocally and licensed to help and assist with certain aspects of church ministry.For example, they may undertake pastoral work e.g. visiting people in theirhomes or in hospital, work with young people in running family and children’sservices and assist with general church services. The lay elders work as part ofour local ministry team and may be contacted about local church matters ifchurchwardens are unavailable.
Martyn Carr 01206 337325, Christine Cousins 01206 322530Janet Dewey 01206 322148, Sandy Ranson, 01206 322156Peter Snelling 01206 337590
For your prayers
For healing, for those who are ill or in need, in our parishes and beyond:Higham: Margaret Snelling, the Watkins FamilyHolton: Ron StedmanRaydon: David King, Michael Mumford, May PeacockSSM: Nancy Ablitt, Laura Kerry, Pat Ablitt and FamilyOthers: Serena Benson, Tory Cook, Helen Gregory, Steve Kupfer
We pray for Martyn Carr as he continues with his Auxiliary Ordination Programme