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MOTs while-you-wait Recovery Service & Home Starts Service all makes and models Accident, Bodywork Repairs Welding Tyres & Batteries Stocked Engine Diagnostics & Fault Finding Air Conditioning ABS Engine Management Lights
Please ring for a free estimate on any work needed
01449 781260
View our latest Car Sales at www.lambertsservicestation.co.uk
Forecourt Services - Unleaded & Diesel
Shop Green, Bacton
T 01449 781260 or 07834 778116
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Village News begins
on p. 19
From the Editorial Assistant
Welcome to 2012, and to this “changeover” issue of the Parish News. It’s been a privilege to work on it with Terry, and to realise afresh just how much dedication and hard work he has put into the magazine over all these years. I know everyone will want to thank Terry very much for his service to the community, in this and in so many other ways, and to wish him all the very best in retirement. You can read his Editorial Comments on page 19.
How the new system works We aim to run the Parish News with a rota of volunteer editors using an IT template specially developed for us by Helen Thomson. All our contributors who send in their text by email are asked to send it in future to a dedicated Parish News address, [email protected]
Anyone who would rather hand in their piece on paper is asked to give it to Terry Spalding at Homeleigh Cottage, Pound Hill, Bacton, who has kindly offered to act as a “postbox”. If you want an article to appear in a particular issue of the Parish News, you need to send it in before the 15th day of the previous month – so items for the February issue need to be in before 15th January. If you’d like to send in items of general interest which don’t need to be published at any particular time, that would be very helpful, because there are often spaces that need to be filled. Obviously it’s going to be a bit confusing for everyone while we settle down to the new system – Terry is a hard act to follow! - and at first you may find that our regular items aren’t where you expect them to be. But we hope very much that the system will prove its value, and we will be able to go on enjoying our monthly instalment of snapshots from the many exciting activities happening in our three village communities. If you have any suggestions about what could be included in future issues of the Parish News, please send them in!
Many thanks to Alan Couldridge who contributed this month’s front cover. We hope to see many more original works of art in future editions.
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Accountant - Steven R Francis 57 Bacton Bears 8 Builders/Carpenters/Joiners
ABS Home Improvements 13 AJB Joinery 45 Geoff Nicholls & Co. 10 Jolly Good Brickwork 16 Kevin Laflin 57 S & G Builders 50 Traditional Oak Carpentry 13 Cabin Hire/Sales/Transport 56 Cakes – Jean Barker 46 Carpets – Mill Carpets & Flooring 17 Child Care
Bacton Play Centre (BUFs) 12 Chimney Sweep ECO Sweep 14 Complementary Therapies
Bioflow ~ Magnetic Products 56 Chiropodist ~ Michelle Cole 54 Hypnotherapy ~ Wendy Chalk 17 Stowmarket Chiropractic Clinic 13 Computers
Faxbase Ltd 59 F T C Web Designs 49 Suffolk Home PC Support 12 Cycle Shop 59 Driving Schools
Colin’s Driving Tuition 15 Dennis Millier 50 Paula’s Driving School 55 Tony’s School of Motoring 18 Domestic Appliance Repairs 48 Electrician Graham Moore 60 Florist – Lyn Curtis 17 Funeral Directors
Andrew Bingham 16 L Fulcher 53 Garages/Cars
Auto Electrics 9 Jeffries 11, 47, 64 Lamberts 2 Total Refinish 18 Garden
Chipper-Tech 15 Countryside Conservation 51 Garden Projects 46 Kevin & Hazel 10 Land Army Designs 12 Lawn Care 14 Mowerman 57 The Cottage Gardener 61
Advertisers Directory - Find what you’re looking for here!
Food & Post Office
Bacton Stores & Post Office 51 Sji Greengrocers 53 Hair & Beauty
Country Hair 55 KR Cutz 61 Uppercuts 54 Handyman - Kevin & Hazel 10 Heating/Plumbing
David Foster Heating & Plumbing 54 HHR Plumbing 14 M A Heating Services 55 Perry Plumbing 46 Raven Stoves 17 Inces of Stowmarket 58 Insurance - NFU Mutual 15 Acorn Kennels 59 Kitchens
Arrden Vale 63 Kitchens 2 Bathrooms 14 Mid Suffolk Mobility 18 Opticians F. G. Brown 48 Painting & Decorators
Andy Harris 60 Kevin & Hazel 10 Kevin Laflin 57 Pest Management
Command Pest Control 56 RSA Pest Management 51 Picture Framing
Carola Settle 60 Eastern Frames 54 Plumbing
David Foster 54 HHR Plumbing 14 Perry Plumbing 46 Printers - Polstead Press 62 Portable Space 56 Pub/Restaurant
Lindsay House Restaurant 46 Trowel & Hammer 9 Pump & Machinery Hire 52 Singer - Gill Nicholls 18 Solicitors - Haywards 10 Starbright – Children’s clothes 61 Stowmarket Skip Hire 50 Thunder Burst Events 60 Vets
Gavin Deans 48 The Old Tea Room 49
Yoga Classes 45
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SMALL ADS LAMBERTS SERVICE STATION LTD 01449 781260 All Make/Model Servicing and Repair—Tyres/Exhaust/Batteries etc MOT Testing - Used Car Sales - Bottled Gas, Coal and Coalite delivered PERIOD PROPERTY RENOVATION - REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Geoff Nicholls & Co. offer a Complete Building Service. Quality work guaranteed. No job too small. All at down to earth prices. Ring for free estimate and advice. 01449 781375 D. J. HOWLETT - Servicing and General Repairs, VW/Audi, Mercedes Benz Specialist, Experienced, Professional Service. Competitive Rates. The Willows, MENDLESHAM GREEN 01449 766019 PROBITTS For light engineering, model engineering, vehicle bodywork, any job considered. Station Road 01449 781453 PLUMBING & HEATING Free advice and estimates. For your plumbing requirements Tel Andrew Snowling 01449 675440 AUTO ELECTRICS: - A complete range of Garage Services. Alternator/Starter Repairs, Exchange Component Checks, Servicing and M.O.T Preparation. Collection/Delivery. Courtesy Car Cow Green, Bacton. 01449 781028
MARK BUCKLE ELECTRICIAN J.I.B. Registered. Rewiring, Storage heating,
Immersion Heaters, Extra Sockets, Security Lights, Showers, Emergency call out
Service. NO JOB TOO SMALL. FREE ESTIMATES 01449 614796
TANK CHANGE LTD (replacement Oil tank Engineers), Family Business, Steel & Polyethylene Oil Tanks Available. Fully insured & OFTEC approved. Free Survey/Quotation. 01449 781210/07899 898720 WWW.Tankchange.co.uk. *DISCOUNTS FOR PARISH MAGAZINE READERS*
E.J.Enterprises—Firewood Also Eco-friendly kiln dried oak briquettes 01359 221811
PAINTER - Interior/exterior, 20 years experience. Offering cheap rates
Please contact Jamie on 01359 241339 or 07944 329677.
GUITAR/BASS GUITAR TEACHER - With 20 years experience, can travel
to you if preferred. Offering cheap rates.
Call Jamie on 01359 241339 or 07944 329677
J.B. HOME REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE Fair & Free Quotes. Insured. Qualified T 01449 720172 or 07931635029
D.J.Haill ———— Driveways & Paving Local Authority approved drop curbs and access
Fencing, patios, driveways, paths, pads, footings and drainage Fully insured; for a quote call Darren 01449 737164 or 07766024137.
Bacton Village Hall, recently refurbished, fantastic NEW kitchen. For details or to hire please telephone 01449 781343
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JENNY WADE. Registered Childminder 01449 781415
D.W.VINCENT BUILDING SERVICES - 25 years experience in the trade in this area, working on old or new properties. 01449 781529
CURTAINS BY CHRISTINA - Choose your Design & fabric in the comfort of your Home. Don’t lift a finger! We will fit your Curtains & Rails. Your fabric or mine, Alterations, Cushions, Head Boards. Trade prices on Tracks & Poles. Lining, Heading Tape and Remnants in Stock 01449 781666
A. J. HARRIS - DECORATING AND HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Interior and exterior work undertaken, inc. ceramic tiling, coving, etc. FREE QUOTATION 01449 781968
K.V.M SEWING MACHINES GISLINGHAM Servicing & repairs to Singer & most makes. All work guaranteed. 01379 783521
A.J.COLLINS TREE SERVICES - for professional tree care, hedge trimming etc 01449 767196 or [email protected]
J. LAWES - IROMONGERS - BUILDERS’ MERCHANTS - GARDEN REQUSITES - KITCHEN GOODS Station Road, Bacton 01449 781452
FINBOWS FURNISHERS Station Road, Bacton. New & Secondhand furniture etc. bought and sold. Carpets, Rugs, Lino, Fancy Goods. Closed Monday. 01449 781732
Carer with 15 years experience. NVQ3, First Aid and CRB. Telephone Tony on 01449 781100 or 07988124144 B. F. SAMPSON - Building services and maintenance. Work carried out on new or old properties. No job too small. Free estimates. 01449 675147 or M 07810712401
KITCHEN DOCTOR new worktops, complete kitchen installations, bedroom, also
home maintenance. Call Chris on 01449 781057 or 07908786853
ACORN BOARDING KENNELS. Wash Lane, Mendlesham. Heated bedding
area each with large internal & exterior runs. Jodi on 07754 851789/01449 767160
For free advice, information and cost on UPVC Windows, doors, conservatories, fascia and soffits, garage doors, contact Michael Brame on 01449 781533 or M 07931 784470
COTTON VILLAGE HALL Our well equipped hall is for hire for all types of function. Well fitted kitchen, small and large grassed fields. Crockery, tables and chairs for hire away from hall, subject to availability. Very reasonable hourly or daily charges. Use our paper bank so that your village benefits from the income. Contact Booking Secretary on 781083
Grade Eight Musician offers piano & saxophone tuition. Reasonable rates, call Olly Chalk 07948978361 or 01449 780352
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D.E. BRADLEY - PLUMBER New Installations, Heating Maintenance. Repairs NO JOB TOO SMALL 01379 658775 or M 07771 970901
DES ALEXANDER YOUR LOCAL BUILDER Building, Decorating, Plastering. Free Estimates 01449 767825
HAIRDRESSING in your own home. Ring Julie Clarke, 2 Birch Avenue Nail Extensions: Acrylic, Silk. Manicure & Pedicure 01449 781695
CARA-LEA DANCE SCHOOL for children aged 5+. Disco, freestyle, rock ‘n’
roll & street dance. Haughley, Woolpit & Stowmarket. Enquiries 01449 673179
IRONING done in my home, picked up one evening, brought back the next. Contact Mrs Briggs on 01449 781720
Coda Cottages Three self catering cottages restored from a barn. 4 star rating
from English Tourist Board, one has wheelchair access. Flexible booking arrangements. www.codacottages.co.uk Tel Kate Sida-Nicholls 01449 780076
COUNSELING. Offering a safe, supportive and confidential service for Individuals and couples. Working from Orves Centre, Botesdale. Jackie Rodger 01379 678897
FOR YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION. Would you like a song or two chosen by you and sung at your wedding or other special ceremony or occasion T Gill on 01449 781375
PAINTER & DECORATOR 24 years experience. John Gray on 01449 781584 or 07733166023
STREET STYLER Mobile Hairdresser - contact Katie on 07976554143
BB Roofing and Building —–————————— Traditional Contractor BJR Betts. Mobile 07771965666 Phone/Fax 01449 673397
Brockford Services Ltd Gardening Service and Property Maintenance Experience and reliability at competitive rates
M 07818438044 T 01728 860792
Seeley Carpentry ——————————— Building-Carpentry-Joinery 01449 781089 [email protected] Mobile 07540228541 Mobile –07590751119
Wyverstone Village Hall for your meetings, events etc Bar, kitchen, good car parking. Phone Kerri on 781151
Hairdressing by Chelle’s Scissors on Wheels Beat the credit crunch with my prices Phone Chelle - 07595 420601 or 01449 673507
If you would like to advertise in this magazine please contact Linda Last
on 01449 781772. Our current rates for 12 issues are as follows:
Full A5 Page - £150; ½ A5 Page - £75; ¼ A5 Page - £37.50.
Small Ads (approximately 78 characters including spaces) £4 per line.
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A S UTO ELECTRIC
01449 781028
Auto Mechanical A COMPLETE RANGE OF GARAGE SERVICES
STARTERS • ALTERNATORS EXCHANGED • REPAIRED • REWIRING
ELECTRICAL WIRING CHECKS SERVICING • MOT • PREPARATION ETC.
COLLECTION, DELIVERY AND COURTESY CAR
Cow Green, Bacton
The Trowel and Hammer has been open under new management for the last 6 months. We stock local ales and mouth watering food is provided by our first class chef who holds 2 star rosettes.
Wednesday night is Fish and Chip night supper including quiz £8.95/person
Friday night - steak night, 2 steaks including a bottle of house wine £34.50
Sunday - Roast available from Midday until 6pm, main meal £8.95
3 courses £12.95 - please book to avoid disappointment
Christmas Party Night - bookings now being taken
available from 24th November - 3 courses £19.50 per person
Christmas Day - See our menu & book now to avoid disappointment
New Year’s Eve - Masquerade party,
Body & Soul 5 piece jazz band playing to the early hours, includes hot & cold banquet £19.50 per person, limited tickets
01449 781234 [email protected] ~ www.trowelandhammercotton.co.uk
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HANDYMAN &
GARDENER
NO JOB TOO small or BIG
DECORATING ETC.
FENCING, HEDGING, PATIOS ETC
PHONE KEVIN OR HAZEL
01449 781559
M 07944 553517
Conveyancing & Energy Performance Certificates
Divorce, Separation, Childcare, Adoption and
all other Family/Matrimonial problems
including Collaborative Law
Wills, Probate and Inheritance
Elderly Client Care
CAR PARK AVAILABLE FOR USE BY OUR CLIENTS
AT OUR OFFICES AT
7-9 TAVERN STREET, STOWMARKET
Telephone: (01449) 613631 email:[email protected] ~ www.haywards-solicitors.co.uk
HAYWARDS
SOLICITORS
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JEFFRIES
Celebrating
60 years
in Bacton
Station Garage, Broad Road, Bacton Stowmarket. T 01449 781087 / 781131
www.jeffriesofbacton.co.uk
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Bacton Play Centre Bacton Under Fives For all your childcare needs!
BABY AND TODDLER DAY-CARE, PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP DAY-CARE AND PRE-SCHOOL SESSIONS
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE HOLIDAY CARE FOR CHILDREN 3 -14 YEARS
Open All Year We offer quality care and education for all children 0 -14 years in a purpose built
child -centred environment in which the child always comes first. Free access to Outside play.
All staff are qualified and continuously attend courses to develop their skills. OFSTED registered. Quality Assured group.
Awarded ‘Every Child a Talker’ status. If you would like to get in touch or view our new facilities please contact
01449 780079 or email: [email protected]
Bacton Under Fives, Bacton Play Centre, c/o Bacton Community Primary School Tailors Green, Bacton, Suffolk IP14 4LL
Is your garden all work and no play?
For all year interest and
easy maintenance
Call Jane Hamblin
Land Army Designs
01359 231344 www.landarmydesigns.co.uk
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Stowmarket Chiropractic Clinic
Michael Bailey Doctor of Chiropractic
Registered with the General Chiropractic Council
7 Stowupland Road Stowmarket IP14 5AG
01449 612620
www.michaelbailey.net
Are You in Pain? Chiropractic may help you
with many problems including lower back pain, neck pain and related headaches as well as arm and leg pain. Call us now or visit our website
Traditional Oak Carpentry
Rick Lewis 01728-860444
Conservation &
Construction
New Oak Framed Buildings
Repairs to existing Ancient Structures www.traditionaloakcarpentry.co.uk
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HHR Plumbing &
Property maintenance
Comprehensive 24hr Plumbing &
Maintenance Services
Bathrooms, shower & kitchen installations
Fix leaky guttering & dripping taps
Burst pipes, blocked toilets Radiators & hot water cylinders
No job too small Fully insured, competitive rates
Call John on
07905 210737
LAWN CARE
General Grass Cutting Long or Short grass
Special Occasions and One Off Cut Available
Please call Bob Brooks ~ M 07989 676838
Or Contact At 45 Thackary Grove
Stowmarket IP14 1RE
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CHIPPER-TECH
GARDEN MACHINERY SPECIALIST
SALES, SERVICE, REPAIRS AND HIRE OF LAWN MOWERS, CHAINSAWS, HEDGE TRIMMERS, STRIMMERS
COLLECTION AND DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
TEL/FAX 01449 616665
LODGE WORKS, OLD NEWTON, STOWMARKET IP14 4EE
[email protected] chippertech.com
Colin’s Driving Tuition
BSM franchised Instructor
07505 526459 Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds and surrounding villages
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We offer a complete property restoration service specialising in period properties
We are fully insured with a full portfolio of work
Extensions Fire place build & design Fencing All carpentry work undertaken Rendering Landscaping Plastering Patios Tiling Garden boundary walls Re-decorating Porchways Re-decorating Porchways Kitchens and Bathrooms
Call Matthew Jolly on 01449 782022 M 07903 018046
Jolly Good Brickwork &
Complete Property Services
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Life Changing Hypnotherapy
Experience this effective, relaxing therapy for help with:
Stopping smoking
Weight loss
Confidence issues
Stress and anxiety
Overcoming fears and phobias
Free initial consultation
Wendy Chalk BA (Hons), HPD, MNCH
07817 158429 www.wendychalk.co.uk
Lyn Curtis ICSF. ASF.
Professional & Bespoke Florist
Flowers for All Occasions -
Corporate Weddings, Funerals
Home or on site consultations
Phone 01449 782018 Mobile 07768 106964
email [email protected]
www.lynbespokeflorist.co.uk
MILL CARPETS & FLOORING
Home selection Service Local Company – Haughley
Choose from a wide range of quality Carpets, Vinyls,
Solid Wood, Laminate & Safety Floorings
In your own home.
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Supplied and fitted by our expert fitter, or supply only.
Binding Service for cut-offs.
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Extremely competitive prices. Free measuring and quotes,
please contact:-
01449 67720 or 07747 403871
01379 898661
Raven Stoves
Supplier of Quality Traditional & Contemporary Stoves.
Main Jotul, Scan, Contura & Handol Dealer.
Exclusive Range with Expert Advice.
Bespoke Design & Installation Service.
Chimney Relining
Showroom with Live Displays
Crown House, The Street Hinderclay, Diss IP22 1HX www.ravenstoves.co.uk
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TONY’S
School of Motoring
DSA Approved ADI Pass Plus
Competitive Rates Gift Vouchers Available
1st
HOUR FREE with this advert
Contact Tony Gooderham
01449 781993 07771 800072
www.tonysschoolofmotoring.com
L L TOTAL REFINISH Smart thinking
automotive paint repairs and vehicle valeting
Bumper Scuffs – Alloy Wheels Windscreen Repairs
and a full range of Valeting Services
Have your vehicle professionally cleaned at home or at work
Standard Wash & Dry £15 Standard Interior Clean £15 or both only £20
Trade & Retail For a free no obligation quote call
01449 781206 ~ 07516 448129 or email
[email protected] www.totalrefinish.co.uk
Gill Nicholls
A singer for your
Special Occasion
Gill sings all time favourites from all
decades especially the 30s, 40s & 50s.
She also performs
Olde Tyme Music Hall in Costume.
All enquiries most welcome:
01449 781375 07505 227606
www.gillnicholls.co.uk
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Editorial Comment
When I retired from the editorship of Parish News I did not expect to be asked to write the editorial for the first edition of the new magazine or write much of its content. I hope you like the new version and I wish its successive editors well. To me being used to the way I did things this magazine reminds me of Tesco’s in Stowmarket. As soon as you get used to where everything is they are moved to a new location!
My apologies for the way the advertisements have taken over the magazine. I am assured that is what is required and after all it is the adverts which provide most of the money for printing and may eventually lead to this magazine being free. A Happy New Year to you all.
Terry Spalding
Ancient Weather Lore When small clouds were seen scudding before large ones, they were called “water carts”, and rain was sure to follow; and there was a formation known as Noah’s Ark (i.e. two small clouds facing each other and resembling two crescents) which was considered the forerunner of continual rain. Then, if the wind blew strongly from the south at day-break, it foretold rain before night.
For those of you who contribute to the magazine regularly, could you please e-mail your information to [email protected], by the 15th of the month at the latest, and if you don’t have internet access, or prefer to submit your information on paper, please give it to Terry Spalding, Homeleigh Cottage, Pound Hill, Bacton. If you would like to help with editing please e-mail [email protected] or write to: Parish News Editors, c/o Bacton Rectory, Church Road, Bacton IP14 4LJ.
If you would like to advertise please contact Linda Last on 01449 781772.
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Village Events
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STOWMARKET AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Once again, Stowmarket Lions Club will be holding their annual charity shop at Stowmarket Boys Brigade Hall, Combs Lane, over the Easter period of 2012. This is a good opportunity to dispose of those items that you no longer have a use for and to give others the chance of a bargain - all in aid of Stowmarket Lions charities. We are happy to receive donations of good condition furniture and beds, bric-a-brac, garden tools, books, records, DVDs and much more. Please note that legislation prevents us from handling settees and armchairs with foam seats unless fireproofed, or any electrical goods. No jumble please. Collections will start in the New Year from Stowmarket and surrounding villages. Please call us on 0845 833 5114 to arrange a time for collection.
Parish News – Earls Green
After many years as a volunteer Mrs Miriam Black has decided to give up delivering the Parish News in Earls Green. Miriam tells me she has done this since the magazine began, what an achievement in community spirit, thank you so much Miriam.
Now of course we are looking for another volunteer, this is a round of 22 magazines which are delivered once a month, with the subscriptions being collected each spring. If you think this is something you could do please call me on 781772.
Linda Last.
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Villages News
Cotton seeks Local History Recorder The recording of the history of our Suffolk village is an important role for anybody who wants to ensure
the survival of such valuable material for future local historians and for the interest of local residents. Much
of Cotton’s fascinating historical documentation and material is in the possession of various local residents. To preserve these they need to be brought together and kept in one archive by Cotton’s own Local History Recorder. Such a person would also keep a log of important local events as an on-going historical record.
Local History Recorders can be found in villages and towns throughout Suffolk including Bacton and also Wyverstone. Often they relate to one of the county’s over thirty Local History Societies such as the Bacton & Cotton Local History Society. These Societies are affiliated to the Suffolk Local History Council. This Council has an excellent Local Recorders Scheme which provides help and guidance for Recorders including an advisory pack for new Recorders and it also organises occasional meetings for Recorders to share experience.
This is an interesting and fulfilling challenge. Are you the person to be Cotton’s Local History Recorder? If so please contact:- Colin Hall, Clerk to Cotton Parish Council, Telephone: 01449 781400 Email: [email protected]
Bacton Village Hall Committee
The scheduled November meeting had to be cancelled due to illness. At the time of writing a date for the next meeting has not been determined.
The committee wishes you all a prosperous and happy new year. Bacton Village Hall Committee Please note that the AGM of the committee will be on Monday 27th February in the Village Hall. For further details see Page 42.
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Bacton Parish Council The parish council met on 21st November 2011. County Councillor Stringer explained that the white lines on Haughley Road had not been reinstated as an experiment by SCC and average car speeds have dropped by 5%. The results of this are to be evaluated next summer. Following the consultation on the mobile library service the frequency will change from a two weekly to a four weekly service and stops which fall within the boundary of a town or parish with a static library will be removed. District Councillor Stringer reported that MSDC is looking to gain views from the whole community on services and where savings can be made as part of next year’s budget process. The integration of management staff with Babergh District Council is due to be completed by the end of November. She also reported that BT’s upgrade to local exchanges for improved broadband is not due to be completed until autumn 2012 and the council are lobbying for this to be brought forward. The police reported that since the last meeting there had been one incident of vandalism involving a car. PCSO Johnson also reported that the non- emergency telephone number 101 is now in operation, but in the case of an emergency 999 should still be used. Cllr Jeffries reported that a beacon in Bacton had been registered as part of the celebrations of the Queens Diamond Jubilee. He outlined various ideas and possible events which could take place over the jubilee week-end and plans will be confirmed in the New Year. The planning applications for solar panels at Cromwell House, Rectory Road and a single storey extension at Kerrys Farm House, Kerrys Farm Lane had both been granted. The next parish council meeting will be held on 16th January 2012.
Wyverstone Parish Council
The next meeting of Wyverstone Parish Council will be on Tuesday 3rd January at 7pm in Wyverstone Village Hall.
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Cotton Parish Council Cotton Parish Council met 3 times within a three week period. At the scheduled meeting held on the 23rd November Councillor Wenban reported that £700.00 had been pledged to the Diamond Jubilee Committee for next year’s celebrations. The Committee would shortly be submitting an official request for funding to the Parish Council. There are now sufficient volunteers in the village to proceed with the “Speedwatch” initiative, the Clerk will liaise with MSDC Councillor Stringer. The Clerk reported that he had not been able to unearth much information about land held by the Lord of the Manor but had passed the information on to Dr. Rubio in the U.S.A. SCC/MSDC Councillor Stringer reported that Suffolk County Council is pursuing a partnership with the Museum of East Anglian Life to raise the profile of “Heritage” in Suffolk. It has been agreed to reduce the Mobile Library service from 2 weekly to 4 weekly and withdraw stops from places with access to static libraries. Mid Suffolk District Council is looking to gain views from a wide range of the community to ask which services people value most and those which could be scaled back. BT’s upgrade to local exchanges is due to be completed by autumn 2012 but MSDC are lobbying to have this brought forward to Spring 2012. PCSO Johnson said that there had been 4 reported crimes in the village since the last report only one involving theft of property. Mr. Peter Wenban suggested that the village should have a Village Archivist, it was agreed to make a request for a volunteer via the Parish Magazine & the village Quarterly Newsletter. Copies of the updated Parish plan were distributed to Councillors to enable them to make comments at the next meeting Two meetings were held to discuss the retrospective planning application for retention of dwelling as constructed, Walnut Cottage, Blacksmith Road. The application was opposed as there is not sufficient space for vehicles to enter & exit the property, which is situated very close to a blind bend, in forward gear. The amended plan was also opposed as there is still not sufficient provision for vehicles to turn within the site. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 18th January 2012 at 7.30pm in the village hall.
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Catch a Match at Brickwall – Support Local Grass Roots Football
Why pay through the nose to watch your football, when you could get along to Brickwall Meadow to watch your local team in action. Bacton United have five adult teams competing each weekend during the football season. First
Team in the Suffolk & Ipswich Division Two, Reserve Team in the SIL Division Three, A Team in the SIL Division Six, Under 18’s in the Suffolk Youth League and the Ladies in the Suffolk League playing their matches on Sundays. Enjoy watching local players giving their all, and providing great entertainment when they pull on those Red & Green shirts.
You can enjoy hospitality and refreshment in the comfortable clubhouse and also benefit from the very reasonable bar prices. Saturday Mornings is when the club’s eight junior teams play their football at Brickwall Meadow, also at Rectory Road Playing Field, and Cotton Village Hall. All this and the annual club membership is only £5.00. Surely the best value in the area. The bar is open regularly for the many and varied events that the club provides for the members. Please make your way to Brickwall BU89FC will give you a warm and friendly welcome. Come along and get involved with your TEAM you know it makes sense. Volunteers are required to help in all areas of the club from cutting the grass to making the tea and all things in between - come and help BU89FC as it seeks to serve the community by offering your talents.
Contact Harry Steed 07850793014 01449 781751 for further details.
Players Required Why not join your local club? You are always very welcome to attend training on Wednesday evenings please contact Ryan Owens 07941898055 for details. Ladies Contact Robbie Walker 07547119957 for details
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News from Cotton:-
Community Circle Club meets in Cotton Village Hall on Tuesdays Jan. 10th and 24th at 2 p.m.
The next Community Circle Café is on Saturday Jan. 14th.
St. Andrews’s Church Cleaning Rota
January 6th Christine Carr, Diane Dickinson & Chris Marston 20th Joyce Vincent & Chris Marston February 10th Christine Carr & Joyce Vincent 24th Chris Marston & Diane Dickinson March 9th Joan Millward & Diana Stevenson 16th Chris Marston & Joyce Vincent 30th Christine Carr & Chris Marston April 6th Christine Carr, Joyce Vincent & Diane Dickinson 20th Joan Millward & Diana Stevenson Please do let me know if you are unable to do your week and we can arrange for someone else to fill the gap. If you feel you would like to join our ‘happy band of sweepers and dusters’ please just come along on any Friday listed at about 10am – we will be delighted to see you. Christine Marston 01449 781567
In Case of Emergency (ICE). The Emergency Services have been out recently to a number of accidents involving people on their own e.g. a horse, bike or cycle rider, where it has been difficult to contact a family member. This is a timely reminder that these Services may not know who to contact in an emergency. All they ask is that you have an entry under ICE on your mobile phone with an emergency contact name & number against it, or carry a card with your details and emergency contact details. Roy Barker
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Bacton & Cotton Local History Society
Tuesday, 17th January, 7.30 pm, Bacton Village Hall The Master Mason of our great buildings The life of John Wastell, master mason, who set out the Bury St. Edmunds cathedral plans and who worked on many major local projects is described by Tony Redman. He also tells us of the technical terms of medieval builders many of which have passed into common language. Members £ 2 Non-Members £ 3 The local artist who painted Bacton church by moonlight. On 15th November some 50 people were welcomed by the Local History Society for a talk on noted local artist John Bonny. Many of his paintings are owned by local residents, some of whom brought their pictures to the meeting. Bonny was born and lived in London where he painted pictures of Tottenham and other places but later moved to this area. He was a prolific worker using whatever materials came to hand. Much discussion took place among those who owned his pictures and those who knew him. 'Living history' as one visitor described the evening.
This being the last meeting of this popular Society before the New
Year tea, coffee and mince pies were served to everyone as has
become the Society's custom, and a 'Happy Christmas' wished to all
by the Chairman on behalf of the Committee.
Bacton & Wyverstone Horticultural Society
The Horticultural Society doesn’t meet in January
(not a lot happening in the garden at this time of
year!). Look out for their reports in future issues of
the Parish News.
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1st Cotton & Bacton Guides, Brownies & Rainbows If your daughter is interested in joining us please contact Rosemary Jeffries on 01449 781657, E [email protected] We meet on Wednesdays during Term Time. Rainbows (5-7 years) 5.30 – 6.30pm, Bacton Primary School Brownies (7-10 years) 5.45 – 7.15pm, Bacton Village Hall Guides (10-14 years) 7.30 – 9pm, Bacton Village Hall
1st Bacton Scout Group. If anyone would like their son or daughter to join a section please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs Karen Price on T 780332 E [email protected] We meet at the Scout Hall, Bacton
Beaver Scouts (6-8 years) Monday 6.15-7.30pm Cub Scouts (8-10½ years) Friday 6.15-7.45pm Scouts (10½-14 years) Friday 8-9.30pm
2011 was a particularly successful year for Bacton Community Middle School with OFSTED inspectors judging the school to be “good and improving strongly”, in June and improved English and Maths results in the KS2 SATs. Alongside our focus on academic work and standards; there was also two wonderful school productions - Aladdina and The Witches, good sporting results particularly with basketball, more children than ever playing musical instruments, fabulous art exhibited as part of Stowfest and many more opportunities for our young people to enjoy, experience and excel.
We have made a New Year’s resolution and that is to keep you better informed about life at BCMS. Do watch out for February’s Parish News as it will contain much more about the school!
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Bacton & District W.I.
had a very successful Christmas meeting on Dec 5th.
We began with wine and nibbles and, during the
course of the evening, enjoyed games and
competitions devised by committee member Angela
Cook. Our thanks go to Angela for organising the evening and to Kay
Brooks for helping with the food. I myself demonstrated how to
make a decorative Christmas tree arrayed with sweets and this was
followed by wine, canapés, sandwiches and mince pies and a
Christmas Quiz. We were treated to a comic monologue by one of
our long standing members, Kay Brooks, who is moving house to
another part of the country in the New Year and will be sadly
missed. On the bright side, two new members joined and we hope
they enjoy our W.I. for a long time to come. We ended with a
vigorous performance of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’, aided by
picture prompt cards, and some traditional carols and Christmas
songs.
Our next meeting, the first of 2012, will be on February the 6th
when our talk has the intriguing title of ‘Banking to Borstal’.
Amanda Manley - President of Bacton & District W.I.
W.I. Soup ‘n’ Puds - On Friday November the 18th Bacton and
District W.I. hosted another successful soup and puds lunch in the
village hall. This was well supported by members and friends who
enjoyed good company, a quiz, and a variety of soups followed by an
excellent selection of desserts. A Bring and Buy plus a Raffle
completed the lunch which raised £359 for W.I. funds. Many thanks
to all who contributed, either by making soup or puddings or
donating draw prizes, and to the team who helped on the day.
Pat Last
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Bacton Village Hall Committee
Annual General Meeting
Monday 27th February 2012 at 7 p.m.
Bacton Village Hall
All inhabitants of Bacton of eighteen years and upwards are entitled to attend and vote at this meeting.
Agenda
1. Presentation of the Annual Report of the Village Hall Committee
2. Presentation of the Village Hall Accounts 3. Election of six members of the Committee 4. Election of twelve members representing organisations that
use the Hall 5. A.O.B
Will all organisations which use the Village Hall, please send details of their nominee to serve on the committee
by 20th February to the Secretary,
Mrs. Laurel Green Cornerways, Earlsbrook, Bacton IP14 4LE Tel: 01449781745 Email: [email protected]
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Useful Contacts Bacton Parish Clerk, Jane Brookman 01359 230897 Cotton Parish Clerk, Colin Hall 781400 Wyverstone Parish Clerk, John Bean 781343 Parish Magazine Editor [email protected] Parish Magazine Advertising, Linda Last 781772 Village Hall Hire Bacton, John Bean 781343 Village Hall Hire Cotton, Ann Doherty 781083 Village Hall Hire Wyverstone, Kerri or Mike 781151 Bacton Health Centre 781777 Mendlesham Health Centre 767722 West Suffolk Hospital 01284 713000 Ipswich Hospital 01473 712233 Anglian Water 0845 145145 UK Power Networks (power cuts/emergencies) 08007 838838 Newspaper Deliveries - Bacton Stores & Post Office 781366 Brockford Home Delivery 01379 780241 Milk Deliveries. Leslie Lummis 767111 Co-op 770142
The Benefice of Bacton with Wyverstone, Cotton and Old Newton, and Wickham Skeith
Revd Dr Liz Varley, Rector 781108 Revd Julia Lall, Curate 774646 Mrs Elaine Miller, Lay Reader 770337 Mrs Sheila Wright, Lay Reader 766392 Mrs Helen Matter, Lay Reader 01473 298504 Mr Peter Paine, Elder 767897 Mrs Janice Shea, Elder 781263 Mrs Jean Willoughby, Elder 766621 Mr David Black, Church Warden St Mary’s Bacton 781347 Mr Ray Bartrum, Church Warden St Mary’s Bacton 781526 Mrs Linda Last, PCC Secretary St Mary’s Bacton 781772 Mr Brian Manley, PCC Treasurer St Mary’s Bacton 781595 Mrs Sheila Franks, Bell Ringer St Mary’s Bacton 781420 Mr Mervyn Walker, Church Warden & PCC Secretary St Andrew’s Cotton 780272 Mrs Diana Stevenson, PCC Treasurer St Andrew’s Cotton 780121 Mr James Black, Church Warden St George’s Wyverstone 781913 Mrs Angela Cook, PCC Secretary St George’s Wyverstone 781328 Revd Barbara Bilston 781253 Revd Stephen Yelland 612619 Deacon Hilary Smith 781845 Rev David Finegan 612946
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Dates for your diary
31 December Saturday Family New Year’s Eve Party,
Wyverstone Village Hall.
Details and tickets from Jan/Steve
780001, Lyn/Jim 780136 or
Hazel/Kevin 781559.
3 January Tuesday Wyverstone Parish Council,
Wyverstone Village Hall 7pm
8 January Sunday Messy Church “Three Kings and a
Camel”, Bacton Village Hall 3 pm
10 January Tuesday Community Circle Club, Cotton
Village Hall 2 pm
14 January Saturday Community Circle Café, Cotton
Village Hall 10-12
16 January Monday Bacton Parish Council, Bacton
Village Hall, 7.30pm
17 January Tuesday Bacton & Cotton Local History
Society, Bacton Village Hall, 7.30 pm
Speaker Tony Redman (see p. 30)
18 January Wednesday Cotton Parish Council, Cotton Village Hall, 7.30 pm
21 January Saturday Wyverstone Community Café,
Wyverstone Village Hall 10 -12.30
24 January Tuesday Community Circle Club, Cotton
Village Hall 2 pm
27 & 28 Jan Friday &
Saturday
Villages Panto: “The Elves & the
Shoemaker”, Bacton Middle School.
Tickets from 781433 (see p. 22)
4th June Monday Cotton’s Jubilee Party Day
20th January St Agnes’ Eve – A holiday for women!
I knit this knot, this knot I knit, To know the thing I know not yet, That I may see The man that shall my husband be.
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Arrivals, departures & everything in between… This is a new feature - we’re hoping lots of people will send in
contributions. New baby in the family? Significant birthday, or
anniversary? A memorable achievement by one of our young
people? An honour received? Somebody retiring from a community
post, or moving away from one of the villages? News of former
residents? Obituaries of well loved village people? Send us your
announcement!
Happy birthday to Stowmarket Town Pastors, who celebrated their second anniversary with a party on Friday Dec. 16th before taking to the streets of Stowmarket as usual to be a friendly presence alongside the young people who hang out together in Stowmarket on a Friday night. Several of the Pastors and Prayer Team are residents in our villages, and so are quite a lot of the young people! We’re always looking for new prayer supporters and new Pastors – if you’re interested, please contact Monica Gant on 01449-781630.
We were very much saddened in November by the tragic loss of
Shaye Farr, Norma and Mike Lambert’s 24-year-old granddaughter,
killed in Sheffield by a hit-and-run driver while crossing the road.
Following so soon after Mike’s passing in April, this was a
devastating blow for her family. Shaye was a beautiful girl with so
much of life still ahead of her, and the number of her friends who
travelled down for her funeral was a moving tribute to the
importance she had for them. Our sympathy goes out to Norma, to
Shaye’s mother Tracey and all the family.
If you would like to advertise please contact Linda Last on 01449 781772 Current rates for 12 issues are:- Full A5 Page (18 x 12.5cm) £150, ½ A5 page (8.5 x 12.5cm) £75 ¼ A5 page portrait (8.5 x 6cm) £37.50 Small Ads (approx 78 characters including spaces) £4/line
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A word from the Rectory
Dear All
Welcome to 2012! I wonder what the year has in store for you? It’s a milestone year for Her Majesty the Queen, and it’s looking pretty special for me too. This month marks my 30th anniversary of starting full-time Church work: in January 1982 I joined the staff of what was then the British Council of Churches, and I’ve been as it were on the Lord’s payroll ever since. They have been thirty good years, and I hope the next thirty will be just as much fun. Later this month I’m off to explore Florida and the South Caribbean with my father and some American friends of his – yippee! Then in the autumn the Bishop has granted me three months’ study leave, and the year ends with my sixtieth birthday. Bring on the Senior Citizen’s Railcard, there’s a whole world out there to explore!
How are you feeling about this new year as we move into it? Do you see it as full of exciting possibilities, or does it look daunting and uncertain? For many people this is going to be a difficult time, with jobs going and financial troubles looming. The SNAP project at St. Mary’s Bacton is planning to launch a Work Club in the spring, to offer support and technical help to people who are looking for work, or who want to improve their prospects in the work they have. We can help with CVs, interview techniques, job applications, IT and other useful skills, as well as the support and encouragement members can give one another. If you’d like to find out more about this, maybe offer your services to help, do please get in touch with me. Or if you have any other suggestions about what SNAP might offer to the community, I’d love to hear them.
There are a lot of talented people in our three villages. If we pool our experience and skills, there’s a great deal we have to offer one another. Here’s hoping that 2012 will bring us plenty of good news stories, of caring and encouragement, of problems faced together, and of the kindness that is the heart of community.
Yours with love, Liz Varley
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Services in the Bacton Benefice during January
Sun. January 1st (NAMING & CIRCUMCISION OF JESUS):
8.00 a.m. BCP Communion Bacton Rev. Liz Varley 9.30 a.m. Family Service Bacton Sheila Wright 9.30 a.m. Family Service Wickham Skeith Rev. Liz Varley NO SERVICE AT ST. ANDREW’S COTTON
11.00 a.m. Holy Communion Old Newton Rev. Julia Lall 3.00 p.m. Evensong Gipping Rev. Liz Varley 6.30 p.m. Praise in the Community Wyverstone Worship Group Sun. January 8th (BAPTISM OF CHRIST):
8.00 a.m. BCP Communion Old Newton Rev. Barbara Bilston 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion Bacton Rev. Julia Lall 9.30 a.m. Ext. Communion Wickham Skeith Sheila Wright 11.00 a.m. Morning Worship Cotton Sheila Wright 11.00 a.m. Family Service Old Newton Canon Sally Fogden 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion Wyverstone Rev. Julia Lall Sun. January 17th (SECOND OF EPIPHANY):
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion Bacton Rev. Barbara Bilston 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion Wickham Skeith Rev. Julia Lall 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion Old Newton Canon Sally Fogden 11.00 a.m. Morning Service Wyverstone Janice Shea Sun. January 24th (THIRD OF EPIPHANY):
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion Old Newton Rev. Barbara Bilston 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion Bacton Rev. Barbara Bilston 9.30 a.m. Ext. Communion Wickham Skeith Sheila Wright 11.00 a.m. Ext. Communion Cotton Janice Shea 11.00 a.m. Mattins Old Newton Sheila Wright 11.00 a.m. Ext. Communion Wyverstone Helen Matter Sun. January 31st (FOURTH OF EPIPHANY):
10.00 a.m. Benefice Communion Wyverstone Rev. Julia Lall
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Cotton Methodist Church - Services for January
1st January 10.30am Morning Worship 8th January 10.30am Morning Worship 15th January 10.30am Morning Worship 22nd January 10.30am Morning Worship 29th January 10.30am Morning Worship 5th February 10.30am United Covenant Service with St Andrews,
Holy Communion
A warm welcome awaits all who attend these services.
Finningham Gospel Hall
We warmly invite you to our Gospel meeting each Sunday at 6.30pm to hear guest speakers, other meetings as announced. For information contact Don Harris on 780164
Roman Catholic Services
The nearest Roman Catholic church is The Church of Our Lady in Strickland Road, Stowmarket Mass is held on Sundays at 8.30 and 10.15am. A mass is also held on Saturdays at 6pm in St Mary's C ofE church at Woolpit On Holy Days masses are held at the Church of Our Lady, Stowmarket at 8am, 10am and 7.30pm The Parish representative for the area is Mrs Joy Rowe, Haughley Grange, Haughley IP14 3QT. Tel 01449 673008
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PEACE IN THE NEW YEAR The Church begins the New Year by praying for peace in the world, thinking back to the Christmas message of the angels to the shepherds when they announced the Birth of the Saviour in the city of Bethlehem, singing of the coming of peace on earth to people of good will. Jesus himself is our peace. He has come to reconcile us to God the
Father and bring forgiveness to all who believe in him, making peace
by his death on the Cross. His way of forgiveness and love opens the
door to true peace, a way for reconciliation between those in
conflict, individuals, peoples and nations.
If you’re reading this at the beginning of January, then the Twelve Days of Christmas are not over yet. The Church looks forward to celebrating the Epiphany of the Lord on 6th January. It’s an older feast than Christmas Day: in a way, all our celebrations of the Birth of Jesus are leading to this Feast of Jesus Christ being made known and shown forth as God’s Beloved Son. He is made manifest to the nations in the persons of the Magi, the Wise Men from the East, who were led by the star to visit the Infant Christ, bringing their mystic gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. At his Baptism in the River Jordan by John the Baptist, Jesus is made known as God’s Beloved Son and in his first miracle, changing water into wine at the Marriage Feast at Cana in Galilee, he is revealed as the Bridegroom of the Church. All are invited to the Wedding Feast of Jesus the Lamb of God and his faithful people.
As the Catholic Church in this country currently transfers the celebration of the Epiphany to the nearest Sunday, in the Parish of Our Lady, Stowmarket, we will celebrate the Epiphany on Sunday 8th January 2012 with Masses at the usual times.
May the Star of Bethlehem guide you throughout this year and may the Lord bless you and keep you, uncover his face to you and bring you peace.
Father David Finegan.
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Rotas for St Mary’s Bacton, January 2012
Jan. 1st 08.00am Sidesman: Terry Spalding 09.30am Sidesmen: Brian and Linda Last Readers: Epistle: Gospel: Linda Last Coffee: Ruth Southgate Jan. 8th 09.30am Sidesmen: Ron Southgate/Carol Bartrum Readers: Epistle: Rosy Black Gospel: Mary Black Coffee: Janice Shea Jan. 15th 09.30am Sidesmen: Brian Manley/David Black Readers: Epistle: Terry Spalding Gospel: Amanda Manley Coffee: Linda Last Jan. 22nd 09.30am Sidesmen: Terry Spalding/Ray Bartrum Readers: Epistle: Mike Hall Gospel: Pat Hall Coffee: Carol Bartrum
From the Parish Registers, Bacton
Baptism 20th November Anna Jane Britchfield
Jesus said “Let the children come unto me”
Funerals
25th November Ron Morey 30th November Shaye Eloise Farr
In my Father’s house are many mansions
Interment of Ashes
18th November Gladys Tupper 26th November Cecil Wickenden (Tom)
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Junior Church
Epiphany Kings Came Riding
Kings came riding One, two and three, Over the desert And over the sea. One in a ship With a silver mast; The fishermen wondered As he went past. One on a horse With a saddle of gold; The children came running To behold. One came walking, Over the sand, With a casket of treasure Held in his hand All the people Said, ‘where go they?’ But the kings went forward All through the day. Night came on As those kings went by; They shone like the gleaming Stars in the sky By Charles Williams
MESSY CHURCH Sunday 8th January
3 – 5pm in Bacton Village Hall
3 KINGS AND A CAMEL!
A unique opportunity to enjoy messy fun,
games, crafts, songs, worship and
share a meal together. Children, bring your
grown ups!
For further information contact
Revd. Liz Varley, Deacon Hilary Smith
01449 781845 or Monica Gant
01449 781630
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Our January Crossword
Clues: Across: 1. Moved (7) 5. Cooked, as bread might be? (5) 8. To still, soothe (5) 9. If your brother --- forgive him (Luke 17v3) (7) 10. Set apart (7) 11. Outcome, upshot (5) 12. Ancient (6) 14. Saint whose feast day is this month (2, 4) 17. Composer (5)
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19. Most wealthy (7) 22. The reason for the journey of the magi (7) 23. One of the wise men’s gifts (5) 24. Extinct birds (5) 25. Cold vegetable dishes (7) Down: 1. These guided the magi (5) 2. Another of the wise men’s gifts (7) 3. Were the wise men? (5) 4. They shall----- every stronghold (Heb 1v10) (6) 5. John the ---- (7) 6. Magi or ---- (5) 7. Unfaithful (7)
12. Permitted (7) 13. Evergreen trees ( 7) 15. Afraid (7) 16. Underground chapels (6) 18. He tried to trick the magi (5) 20. Beast of burden used by the magi (5) 21. S. African weaver birds (5)
Answers to our December Crossword
Across 1. Kingdom 5. Frost 8. Notes 9. Norward 10. Swaddle 11. Ariel 12. Please 14. Etudes 17. Stars 19. Airglow 22. Impress 23. Unfit 24. Elect 25. Rudolph Down 1. Kings 2. Nitrate 3. Dosed 4. Manger 5. Forecast 6. Okapi 7. Toddles 12. Pastime 13. Suspect 15. Doleful 16. Hawser 18. Apple 20. Round 21.Watch
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For those of you who contribute to the magazine regularly, could you please e-mail your information to [email protected], by the 15th of the month at the latest, and if you don’t have a computer could you give your information to Terry as normal. If you would like to help with editing please e-mail [email protected] or write to: Parish News Editors, c/o Bacton Rectory, Church Road, Bacton IP14 4LJ.
If you would like to advertise please contact Linda Last on 01449 781772
Anniversaries
3rd January 1962 Fidel Castro excommunicated by Pope John XXIII
6th January 1912 New Mexico became the 47th state of the U.S.A.
11th January 1962 4,000 people killed by huge avalanche in Peruvian Andes
19th January 1912 Captain Scott and 4 companions reached South Pole
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Do you feel stressed? Need to unwind at the end of the day?
Then why not join a Kundalini Yoga Class Classes now taking place at
Cotton Chapel on Monday 7.30 pm Introductory fee of £6.00 per session Interested? Please contact Wendy
On 01449—781106 Or [email protected]
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LINDSAY HOUSE RESTAURANT BROAD ST. EYE
01379 870122
Good food - fresh local ingredients - seasonal game, meat and fish Why not bring the family for a Sunday Roast of locally-reared beef? We look forward to welcoming you to our small family-run restaurant
Open Tuesday to Saturday evenings from 6.30pm Saturday & Sunday Lunch from noon
GARDEN PROJECTS Est. 1988 By Wayne Talbot
Free Estimates & friendly advice
01449 782112 07872 908132
Complete Landscaping Service
Patios Paths Walls Bases Blockpaving Fencing Gates
Ponds Natural Stone Waterfalls Decking Turfing
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Gavin P Deans B.V.Sc. M.R.C.V.S Veterinary Surgeon
HAUGHLEY VETERINARY CENTRE 63 Old Street, Haughley, Stowmarket
01449 673366
A small friendly practice offering a full medical and surgical service for
companion pets.
Also at
Thurston Veterinary Centre
01359 232200
24 hour Emergency Cover
As independent opticians we offer a more personalised eyecare service that you can trust for
all the family including:-
Optomap retinal examination Colorimetry
A wide range of competitively priced frames and spectacle lenses
Contact lenses
Prescription and non-prescription sunglasses
F. G. BROWN – OPTICIANS
Denmark House, 41 Bury Street
Stowmarket.
Tel:- 01449 612812/674030
Your sight care is our priority
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S & G Builders
0779503051 or 07788186581
STOWMARKET SKIP HIRE Earth Moving, Digger Work
2, 4, 6, 8-YARD SKIPS SAND & BALLAST DELIVERIES SHINGLE HOGGIN & TOPSOIL
Telephone 613824 and Mobile 07860692733
Anglia Transport Training
Manual & Automatic
Intensive Driving Courses
B + E Trailer Training
DENNIS MILLIER
01449 781849 07799 662443
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Bacton Stores & Post Office Shop Green • Bacton • Stowmarket • Suffolk IP14 4LG
Tel: 01449 781366 Rod & Sue Wickenden
Rod, Sue and staff look forward to welcoming you in to our store Fresh bread, cakes & savouries baked daily Locally sourced produce, groceries, beers, ales & ciders
Newspapers & magazines in store & delivered locally Greeting cards, wrapping paper & stationery Monthly Special Offers – See in store for details – many items half price
Fresh milk and dairy products Fresh fruit and vegetables Frozen food and ice creams Freshly sliced local ham Tea, coffee & sandwiches Wines from around the world Fresh cut flowers & pot plants Grocery items
Shop open Monday—Friday 7.30am - 8pm, Saturday 8am – 8pm Sunday & Bank Holidays 9am - 8pm
Post Office open Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5.30pm
Wednesday & Saturday 9am - 12.30pm
Countryside Conservation
& Tree Services
Tree Surgery, Tree Planting Hedge Laying & Trimming
Fruit Tree Pruning Leylandii Management Turf Laying Pond Creation Stump Grinding Wood Chip Mulch Fire Logs
Mark Bleay BSc (Hons) 01359 242436 07702 642463 FREE QUOTATIONS www.cctrees.co.uk £5,000,000 public liability insurance
RSA
PEST MANAGEMENT HAUGHLEY
01449 673461 07745 771516
GAME OVER FOR
Rats, Mice, Moles, Rabbits
Squirrels, Ants, Wasps, Flies
Birds, Bees, Cockroaches
Bedbugs, Fleas, Woodworm etc.
Deer and Fox Management
Fully qualified and insured
pest control For a Service you can rely on
National Pest Technician Association
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FRESH FRUIT & VEG TO YOUR DOOR Quality seasonal fresh fruit, vegetables and salad delivered
directly to your home, from your local family greengrocer.
Box Option 1
A selection for a
single person
household
£7
Box Option 2
A selection for a
two person
household
£12
Box Option 3
A selection for a
three person
household
£16
Box Option 4
A selection for a
four person
household
£20
● Weekly deliveries Repeat orders taken ●
● Order by 5pm Monday for delivery Wednesday ●
● Free delivery within 4-mile radius of Old Newton ●
Place your order by calling 01449 780416
texting 07786 165402 or emailing [email protected] www.sjigreengrocers.co.uk
Create your own box (call for a stock list) or select from one of our
mixed fruit, vegetable and salad boxes:
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Eastern Frames
Picture Framing
Your local, Professional Picture Framers
John & Trisha Noy
Glass & Mounts Cut Greetings Cards & Photo Frames Needlework Stretched & Framed
www.easternframes.co.uk
Fast & Reliable Service
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-12noon Red House Farm
Station Road Haughley
T 01449 675897
David Foster
Local
Heating & Plumbing Engineer CORGI & OFTEC Registered
Boiler Servicing & Repairs (Oil & Gas including LPG)
Central Heating Installations
Pumps, Valves & Programmers fitted
Bathroom/Shower Installations
Gas Appliance Installations Water Softener Installations
General Plumbing
T 01449 781477
M 07979 505618
Uppercuts
Hair and Beauty Salon High Street, Walsham Le Willows
For Modern & Classical Hair
Waxing ~ Nails Spray Tan Ear Piercing
Vibration Plate for Slimming and Body Toning
01359 258384 Late opening available
Special rates for senior citizens on Tues & Wed
MICHELE COLE CHIROPODIST
MSSch MBchA RGN
T 01449 781396
M 07740 988172
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M A Heating Services
Oil, Gas and LPG boiler servicing, replacement and repairs
Repairs to central heating system faults i.e. pumps, programmers and cylinders
Servicing and repairs to Rayburn, Aga, Stanley and Esse
Landlord’s Certificates
T 01379 783427 Wickham Gate, High Street, Gislingham, Suffolk IP23 8JD
PAULA’S DRIVING SCHOOL
A.D.I. APPROVED
PASS PLUS
Paula Handley-Howard
07929 663919
www.drivingschoolstowmarket.co.uk
“COUNTRY HAIR” 24 School Road
Thurston
01359 230960
Established in 1982, we continue to offer the latest hair treatments
Kerastraight ~
Straightening and conditioning treatment
Loreal Iona ~ Colouring
Advanced Colour Correction
Hair Extensions
Long Hair & Bridal Styling
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Pest Control & Prevention:
Rat & Mouse Eradication & Prevention of access to Premises
Insect control, prompt service to Wasps, Hornet’s nests, Ants, Fleas, Flies etc.
Mole control by all Ministry approved methods
Property Care: Woodworm/Deathwatch Beetle 30 year Bonded Guarantee available
Insect Control: Fly Control Units, Electric & Adhesive Fly screens, chain curtains, plastic strip curtains
Please ring for competitive prices from YOUR local company
0800 074 2450
Command Pest Control Ltd Command House, College Farm, Church Lane, Preston St Mary, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9NQ
T 01787 248049
BIOFLOW High Quality
MAGNETIC PRODUCTS
For helping people and animals
Can be purchased from BRIGHT FUTURE:
Roy & Di Barker Great Ashfield
01359 241045
Free Talks to Groups on Magnotherapy &
Saving Money with Magnets
Raise money at Coffee Mornings -
ask Di along to
demonstrate the products
portablespace
cabin & container hire ● sales ● transport
Large range of steel anti-vandal to help you meet health & safety law
And protect yourself against theft.
Free site visits and a helpful service from a reliable local company.
01449 782123
offices ● canteens ● steel stores ● toilets ● drying rooms
www.portablespace.co.uk
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KEVIN LAFLIN
GENERAL BUILDER
PAINTER & DECORATOR
PLASTERER
01449 781207
30 years
experience No job
too small
MOWERMAN LTD
Sales of new & used Lawnmowers,
Ride-ons, Strimmers, Cultivators etc.
Also cylinder grinding, servicing, spare parts, repairs etc
Free local collection
24 hr. Answer Service
Highly competitive rates
A.Kendall Elm Cottage
Blacksmith Road, Cotton
01449 781157
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Inces of Stowmarket
are now
Official Stockists
of all
Bacton Middle School
Uniform
Polo shirts
Sweat shirts
Sportswear
25 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket
01449 612664
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CYCLE SHOP
FINBOW’S YARD
BACTON
Family bikes including toddlers trikes, accessories, parts, repair & servicing
RALEIGH, DIAMONDBACK,
CLAUD BUTLER & FALCON
01449 781036 www.finbowsyardcycles.co.uk
Computer
problems?
We provide all types of computer
consultancy and support. We also build, upgrade and
maintain systems. No problem too big or too small.
For help & advice call
Gordon or Helen
01449 781255
faxbase ltd
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Picture Framing by
Carola Settle
Quality Mounting & Framing of Prints,
Photographs, Paintings, Embroideries etc.
At competitive prices
Friendly advice & Professional Service
Stanwell House, High Street, Gislingham, Eye, Suffolk
T 01379 783415
Andy Harris
A J Harris
(Decorating &
Home Improvements) Ltd
For a quality
decorating service
at a competitive price
Both exterior & interior work
undertaken, including general
property maintenance
For a trustworthy, friendly
and local service
01449 781968
M 07940 727161
Graham Moore Electrical Blacksmith’s Cottage, Silver Street
Old Newton IP14 4HF
For all your electrical needs
For a friendly and efficient service
call Graham on
T 01449 673705 or
M 07867 560357
FREE ESTIMATES
ALL WORK
GUARANTEED
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STARBRIGHT
CHILDREN’S & BABY’S CLOTHES SHOP
CAN WE SELL YOUR
GOOD QUALITY CLOTHES, TOYS OR
NURSERY EQUIPMENT?
FIND US AT FINBOW’S YARD BACTON
07907 755739
The Cottage
Gardener
For All Your Gardening Needs
Weeding, pruning, planting, lawn cutting, hedge trimming
Garden clearance, patio’s, fencing, paths, sheds, decking
Plant advisory & supply service, hanging baskets & pots
Knowledgeable, professional & reliable
No job too small – free estimates
Contact John on:-
Mobile:- 07833 088576 or email:- [email protected]
KR CUTZ
UNISEX HAIRSTYLIST
OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY
NEW CUSTOMERS WELCOME!
01449 781943
07505 742481
LYNDHURST, STATION RD, COTTON
(OPPOSITE FINBOWS YARD)
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Jeffries of Bacton Station Garage, Broad Road, Bacton, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4HP T: 01449 781 087 ~ E: [email protected] [email protected]
