MIDDLETON CUM

MIDDLETON
CUM –FORDLEY
Profuse numbers of orchids
in Middleton in 2016
NEWSLETTER
August/September 2016
Editorial
Apologies to any Welsh supporters who mistakenly thought I said there was NO football worth watching at the
recent Euro tournament – of course I was only referring to the poor display by England and not the sensational
success achieved by Wales!
Has anyone found a set of keys on a brown leather fob which says Canada on it? If so please let me know.
Preparations for the annual fete are in full swing now, all you cake – bakers please note the change of recipe
from a Victoria sponge to a carrot cake, as provided by Jenny from the Farm shop who has kindly agreed to
judge this year. For more details on the fete see next page.
The Sports Fun Day organised by the cricket club on Sunday sadly wasn’t as well supported as the first one
back in May – though I think they still managed to turn a profit. Well done to all who took part, whether in an
organisational or participatory capacity ( or both) and I expect the competition results will be on the cricket club
website.
Our active village status is being upheld very well by all the activities going on through the summer – let’s hope
the sun keeps shining on it all.
Thanks Ashley for the beautiful orchids on this month’s cover.
Contributions for the next newsletter – not forgetting dates for the diary - to me at
barbara.barker.t21@btinternet.com or dropped in to 6 Meadowview, Rectory Road by Tuesday
27th September please as the newsletter has a month’s holiday.
TEAMS WANTED : Bell Quiz, Monday 8th August. 7.30pm Richard in the quizmaster’s chair.
£3 per head including light supper.
100 Club winner - July 2016
The winner in the July draw was Rita Pateman - congratulations. With four new members the prize has
increased to £76.
Middleton School end of year party
The Middleton PTA would like to thank all the families who supported the end of year
barbecue at the playing field. We were pleased to welcome back many of last year's
leavers as well as some of the children who have moved on during this academic
year. It was a great reunion. A special thank you to Sarah Moss for the fresh buns and
baps from her lovely bakery The Bakehouse in Woodbridge, Karen Mockett and
Bramfield Meats and Hannah Jones for the burgers. The event was a wonderful
opportunity to celebrate the past, present and future of Middleton Primary School.
Amber Brinkley
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ANNUAL VILLAGE FETE
Saturday 27th August 2016 on the Bell Meadow 2pm
All the usual stalls, BBQ, teas etc
Comic Dog Show, Egg Throwing, Plate Smashing, Boules Competition
Don’t forget the Cake Competition- lots of entries please.
See below for recipe provided by the judge – not a Victoria sponge this year.
Anyone can enter – children or adults.
Items to be presented on a paper plate in a clear plastic bag please and delivered to
the Fete between 2pm and 2.30pm. 50p per class.
WANTED: Crockery, especially PLATES. Rob at Greengarth 648997.
TOMBOLA: items to June Holmes or any Committee member.
RAFFLE ITEMS: any Committee member please.
Bric-a-brac Val Sulch Holy Trinity/Lucy Smith Causeway Farm
WI stalls –plants, produce, teddy tombola.
EXTRA HELPERS ALWAYS NEEDED!!
Anyone who would like to offer help setting up, clearing away, car parking or
a stall please contact
Richard Turner 648345 jenricht@btinternet.com
Barbara Barker 648726 barbara.barker.t21@btinternet.com
(Many thanks to those who have already volunteered to help.)
Recipe for Carrot Cake to be used for Middleton Fete Cake Competition
8oz/200g carrots
2 free range eggs
4oz/100g brown sugar
3fl oz/ 75ml oil
4oz/100g self-raising flour
1tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2oz/50g raisins
Grease and line base of 7"/18cm square cake tin (or something similar but cooking times may have to be
adjusted).
Finely grate carrots.
Whisk eggs and sugar together until thick and creamy.
Whisk in oil and then add remaining ingredients.
Spoon the mixture into tin, level and bake at 190C/375F/Gas mark 5 for 20 -25 mins. Cool and decorate as
desired.
Good luck.
Jenny – Reckford Roost
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ADDENDUM:
Middleton Summer Fete
Saturday 27th August 2016 on the Bell Meadow
If anyone is available to help set up from 9am or help run a stall during any part
of the afternoon between 2 and 5pm please contact either:
Richard Turner 648345 or jenricht@btinternet.com
Barbara Barker 648726 or barbara.barker.t21@btinternet.com
Village organisations who wish to run a stall at the fete please first contact
either of the above so that we can ensure that we do not have similar stalls
competing.
The Community Council always run a raffle, tombola, BBQ, Teas,
The W.I. have a produce, plant and children’s teddy tombola.
The Church have a bric-a-brac stall.
Thank-you, the MCC Committee.
WANTED !!
OLD PLATES /CROCKERY ETC
FOR ANNUAL FETE CROCKERY
SMASH. Contact Rob Heather
648997 or leave at Greengarth, Mill
Street.
The Big MacMillan Coffee Morning 30th September 10am-12pm
For the last four years we have seem a great turn out and fantastic fundraising for this event. This year it is
held on Friday the 30th September between 10am and 12pm at Paget House, Back Road, Middleton.
This is an opportunity to meet with neighbours and friends, enjoy a coffee or tea with cake while raising
money for a very worthwhile cause. There will be a raffle, cake auction as well as games. If you are new to
the village this is a great chance to make new friends.
Last year we raised over £600 let us try to beat that this year. Please do come along and support us make this
the best year yet.
Any questions ring Fiona Cusack on 01728 649060
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BELL INN UPDATE
Thank you to those customers for their good wishes to Trish. She was discharged from Addenbrooke’s last week but has
to return for another angiogram. It is early days but she is feeling much better. We will keep you posted.
Forthcoming Events
This Sunday 31st July we have the Copdock Motorcycle Club here on the meadow. There will be a real selection of
bikes so come and feast your eyes. We will also have a BEER tent & MUSIC from The Random Blues so come along
and enjoy.
The next squit night will be Thursday 4th August starting around 8.15p.m. If you haven’t come along before it is a very
light-hearted enjoyable evening with monologues, instruments & singing. You may also experience the Landlord having
a go!
The next quiz night will be Monday 8th August (not 1st) hosted by Richard Turner. Entry will be £3 per head to include
a light supper & prizes.
Classic cars will be with us on the first Sunday of every month so please watch out for them – some real beauties.
Wishing you all the joys of hopefully a decent Summer (in between the showers!) but most of all be safe out there!
Nick & Trish
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Boules
Taster
What an enjoyable, relaxing and sometimes nail biting morning was had, as for the 2nd year running
Middleton Community Council put on a free Boules taster with coffee and croissants at the Bell on Sunday
July 17th.
Around 28 people, some who had never played the game before, came to have a go both from the village
and visiting. The weather was glorious and all were able to have a game and then enjoy the
social and relaxing part of watching and encouraging others on. Others came just to watch and enjoy the
event. Thanks to all who came and those that helped and remember anyone can use the boules equipment
that is at the Bell for free when the pub is open.
HW
NB our thoughts that morning were also with the Bell landlady Trish who had been taken into hospital the
day before. It's now good to know she is back at home and recovering.
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HOLY TRINITY - MIDDLETON CUM FORDLEY
Services for August /September
August 7th
August 14th
August 28th
September 4th
September 11th
September 25th
Benefice Communion Theberton 10am.
Communion with hymns 9.30 am
Holy Communion 8am
Benefice Communion 10am.Please check Fisherman for details.
Communion with hymns.
Holy Communion 8am.
HOLY DUSTERS
August 12th
August 26th
Sept 9th
Sept 23rd
October 7th
Rita and Irene.
Graham and Jonathan.
Renny and Mike.
Margaret and Nicola.
Diane and Chris.
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JANET McKERRON
It is with great sadness that the Parochial Church Council reports on the death on 1st July 2016 of Janet
McKerron, aged 66, our Churchwarden and organist, whose dedication to the work of our church has
sustained us all. In addition, her visible manifestation of good works in her voluntary transport
arrangements and her caring for the needs of others was an example to us all. She will be sorely missed.
Margaret Perrett
Secretary
PCC
Due to the sad death of Janet it means that at present we have no Churchwarden.
The PCC have reorganised the various duties and for now at least we will all being helping to keep things
running smoothly. After all the summer holidays etc. we will meet and take stock.
If you have queries about Church matters please enquire for information from our Rector, Christine
Redgrave. Her contact details are in the Fisherman. Also any items for the fete bric–a-brac stall can be left
with Lucy at Causeway farm from 1st August or brought on the fete morning to the field. Thank you.
Val.
JOHN AUSTIN
Our neighbour John Austin sadly passed away on 23 June, aged 84. He was a gentle and kind man with a
great sense of humour who was always willing to help (we made use of his practical skills on more than one
occasion). He had a keen interest in current affairs – he would pop round to discuss something he had read in
the paper or heard on the news, or just to give his opinion about the rising cost of living! He had a deep love
of animals, particularly dogs, and many of us will remember him out on the village green with Katy, his corgi.
He also loved shooting – but only clays.
He is now at rest and we will all miss him and our thoughts and prayers are with Aileen at this sad time.
Trish Cooke
PS Aileen has asked me to add how much she’s really appreciated all the offers of help over the last few
months when John was very unwell and things were particularly stressful.”
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PETER EDMUNDS
Peter, husband of the late Norma and former resident of Middleton, passed away on July 15th aged 94.
He was born in Middleton and lived in various houses in the village, but lately has lived in one of the old
peoples` bungalows in Leiston. He worked on various farms, was married in Middleton Church and his family
currently live in the village.
LINDA COOPER
Linda passed away earlier this summer, aged 65, and her funeral service was at the Seven Hills Crematorium.
She was born in Bedford, then lived in Ipswich until moving to Fletchers Lane, Middleton upon her marriage
to Donald 12 years ago. She then worked as a carer at Norwood House until her retirement, whence she
became a carer for Don. She leaves 2 children and 4 grandchildren.
JENNIFER MACLEAN
The funeral of Jennifer, aged 48, took place in Middleton on July 25th .
GEOFF LUMPKIN
Geoff, aged 79 years of Back Road , Middleton, passed away in February of this year. His funeral service was
held at Gorleston Crematorium.
Our sincere condolences go to all the bereaved families of all these Middleton residents and
ex-residents, and of course to anyone else who has recently lost a loved one.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Are you a cyclist or a walker? Now is your chance to raise money for Middleton's church building and for
the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust. Saturday 10 September is the annual Suffolk Churches bike ride. The
more churches you visit the more sponsorship money you can raise: and if you start from Middleton, the
church here benefits directly from some of the funds you raise. And if you aren't a cyclist, don't worry you can walk. You would be surprised how many of the 500 Suffolk churches you can manage in a day..
Not your cup of tea? Well we can use your help in staffing the church during the day, to welcome
participants and sign their sponsorship form to show they made it here. If you can spare an hour we would
be very grateful. You can contact us by phone on 648673 or by email - grahamingham@hotmail.com.
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WI NEWS.
Wednesday July 20th must have been one of the hottest days of the year, if not THE hottest and
this was the day of the Garden Party.
We wish to thank the Community Council for their consideration and support in supplying the
pavilion with the necessities for serving refreshments. This was a bonus and made life so
much easier for the Committee.
The afternoon was well attended, not only by members from Middleton, but also other WIs in
our group. Some former members, who had moved to other parts of the County were also
present and it was obvious from the chatter and laughter that the meeting of old friends was
most enjoyable. All enhanced by the glasses of Pims!
Needless to say, the tea was magnificent. It never fails to impress the diversity of food which
is made by members,- Savoury nibbles were served first, canapes, hors`d’ouvres, ladylike
sandwiches and fish items.
Next the sweet treats made an appearance. Cakes and tarts of every kind.
Those who had not eaten lunch were very sensible. Naturally cups of tea were the chosen
drink here.
The afternoon ended when the raffle was drawn. We were extremely fortunate as only two
hours after clearing away, we experienced the storm and downpour.
We also wish to thank the menfolk (you know who you are) who gallantly erected and
dismantled the Marquees.
The WI will as usual be present at the Fete with their Cake and Plant stalls. This year too we
are hoping to man another stall.
MP
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Museum seeks Marvellous Makers!
The Long Shop Museum in Leiston is on the lookout for designer-makers and cottage industry fabricators in
order to celebrate the high quality of all that which is hand-made in Suffolk to take part in a special event on
Sunday 28th August 10am – 4pm, the “Marvellous Makers Fair”.
We are keen to hear from any maker in Suffolk or East Anglia who sells or trades their products, leads
workshops and/or shares their skills with people of different ages. Techniques could range from weaving to
carving, model-making to sculpting, sewing to painting, coding to baking, construction to welding, and more!
This is a unique opportunity to display and trade artefacts and products, as well as running workshops and
sessions throughout the day for those across a range of ages.
By hosting this event during August Bank Holiday Weekend, the museum is championing the tradition of
innovation and flair which has flourished on site at Leiston’s Garretts’ Works and beyond and for more than
200 years, and aim to highlight the dynamism, skill and creativity of all the participants through a wide variety
of local craft and handmade stalls and activities.
This key event in our cultural calendar is part of the ‘Making it Work’ project which was funded by Arts
Council England.
Please contact Tabitha.runacres@longshopmuseum.co.uk for more information about how to get
involved. We’d love to hear from you!
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Notification of temporary road closure 1
Legal Services
Passenger Transport
First
Chief Constable
Suffolk Fire Service
East Anglian Ambulance NHS Trust
Middleton Parish Council
County Councillor Michael Gower
Road closure
U2828 Rectory Road, Middleton
Reason for closure
Carriageway repairs and associated works
Date of closure
07/08/2016 to 14/08/2016
Alternative route
Leiston Road, Title Road, The Street and vice versa
Enquiries regarding this order should be made to the following:Applicant
Contact Name
Telephone Number
Email
Cost code
Date
Suffolk Highways
Joseph McCarthy
0345 606 6171
enquiries@suffolkhighways.co.uk
ET06048-CAPEX-E77-ETC-S
06/07/2016
Notification of temporary traffic order 2
Road closure
U2814 The Causeway, Middleton – From The Street for approximately 85 metres west
Reason for closure
New water connection
Date of closure
22/08/2016 to 24/08/2016
Alternative route
The Street, Mill Street, B1122, Moor Road, The Causeway and vice versa
Enquiries regarding this order should be made to the following:Applicant
Contact Name
Telephone Number
Email
TMO Highways
Colin Cromar
01379 676462
colin.cromar@tmohighways.co.uk
Cost Code
KD502-35446-0-0-S
27/07/2016
Date
See online version for diversion routes
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The View from the Pig Pen
Hello Again
Sun-bathing is alright to a point but if you’re dual-tone it’s impossible to get an even tan all over. It’s easier
for Gus- he’s gone a nice toasty cream colour but I seem a bit splotchy. To be honest a girl needs a proper
mud bath on hand in this weather and where’s mine? Perhaps you could discreetly mention this to my head
keeper.
You remember I mentioned before I was on the ‘Bs’? Well the B word I’ve been hearing all last month is
Brexit. I looked it up but it’s not in my dictionary. I asked Gus if he had any idea but of course if it’s not
connected to food he’s not in the least interested. Well from our paddock I can see a sign that says EXIT so I
engaged the old grey matter and with a bit of intensive eavesdropping I eventually twigged it was all about
Britain exiting Europe. It seems you lot have decided to flag up the old English Channel as a proper boundary
again (never mind there’s a tunnel underneath it now- oh yes, I’m not just a pretty face). Quite what you do
about borders with the Irish Republic and possibly Scotland under the SNP I’m not sure but I suppose that’s
just a detail. Sadly it seems talk of building walls is popular all over nowadays, only twenty-five years after
that big one came down in Berlin. I believe Hadrian made a pretty good barrier to sort the Scottish problem
and of course the Chinese went the whole hog (if you'll excuse the expression) but that was all a couple of
thousand years ago so I would have thought you might have come on a bit.
From what I can understand by listening in to the car park conversation is that leaving Europe will probably
make you all a lot poorer but it will be worth it to keep out all the foreigners who are taking the place over. I
sense you never have liked the French very much even after you stopped fighting them a couple of hundred
years ago, and we probably shouldn’t even mention Germans. I have to say their national diet is very suspect
from our point of view. But then I heard, no, you wanted to keep bringing over the Beemers and the VWs and
the Beaujolais and sending back your stuff (whatever that is). You just didn’t want their people, of whatever
make.Then it got a bit confusing because a whole heap of people turned up in the field of onions opposite our
paddock talking some lingo I couldn’t get a word of. Well it turned out they were mainly Romaniansapparently a European lot you particularly want to keep out. And boy did they work, hand pulling the
blackgrass through the heat and the rain day after day. I think they were there long before we got up in the
morning and kept going until late in the afternoon. They were ever so nice, scratching our ears and giving us
bits of their sandwiches during their break times. I said to Gus I supposed English people would do that sort of
thing from now on but he grunted hilariously and told me not to be so silly. He said you would make special
arrangements for foreign workers to keep coming or the whole country would collapse, and anyway if you
wanted to trade with Europe you’d have to lump it. So I asked him what was the point of the whole Brexit
business, seeing as it seems to have upset everyone? That stumped him. As it does me actually.
Apparently you lot still want to go to Europe yourselves because just today somebody came into the car park
on the way back from Dover after having given up trying to get to France because of horrendous delays with
French border control. Now call me cynical if you like but if I were a petite French cochon and an English
porker publicly snubbed me then I might just have a wee bit of trouble opening the gate to let him through.
I’m rather looking forward to getting onto the ‘C’s!
Lily
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MIDDLETON-CUM-FORDLEY PARISH COUNCIL
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY 12th JULY 2016 AT 7.00 p.m.
IN THE MIDDLETON VILLAGE HALL
Present :-
Councillors N Smith (Chairman), R Dowding (Vice Chairman), J Cusack, J Parsons,
G Ingham, R Perrett, M Perrett
District Councillor Ian Pratt
County Councillor Michael Gower
In attendance:- Lisa Leek - Parish Clerk
Members of the public:-
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Welcome by the Chairman.
Members of the public questions and comments.
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Apologies
Councillor J Etheridge, Councillor S Robinson, District Councillor T Cooper
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Councillors' Declarations of Interest
Cllrs M & B Perrett and Cllr J Cusack declared an interest with regard to the planning application on Fletchers
Lane.
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To approve the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting from Tuesday 14th June 2016
Approved by all.
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(a)
Report by District Councillor Ian Pratt
Councillor Pratt reported that at the devolution meeting the move was passed by Suffolk, so the public survey
will now go ahead. Breckland, Norwich, North Norfolk and Yarmouth voted against and will therefore, not
take part in the survey. The survey will consist of 5,500 telephone calls being made to the general public. The
final vote will take place in October.
(b)
Report by District Councillor Tony Cooper
Report supplied with regard to current key issues and achievements of the SCDC.
(c)
Report by County Councillor Michael Gower
Councillor Gower confirmed what had happened with regard to devolution and that a survey can be
completed on the www.eastangliadevo.co.uk website.
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Parish Council Matters
(a)
Balances: HSBC (statements previously distributed)
(b)
The balances as at 31/5/2016 were
HSBC Community Account (61361937)
HSBC Business Money Manager (61361945)
£ 182.32
£11,512.97
The balances as at 30/6/16 were
HSBC Community Account (61361937)
HSBC Business Money Manager (61361945)
£ 182.32
£11,513.63
To approve cheques for payment
12.7.2016 100248
£114.85
12.7.2016 100249
£ 28.60
12.7.2016 100250
£ 66.62
Mrs L Leek – Clerk Wages
HMRC
British Gas
Approved by all.
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Planning Applications
Back Road/Fletchers Lane
It was agreed that a letter along the same lines as the one done previously with regard to site allocation
expressing the Council’s views on this application will be drafted by Cllr Smith.
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Village Hall Car Park
There has been no correspondence with regard to this and the August deadline is looming. Cllr Smith is to
chase this up.
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Affordable Housing
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Middleton Primary School
Cllr B Perrett reported that on talking with the Head the future of the school is protected and there are good
numbers for September.
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Cricket Club Fundraising for new square
It was agreed to donate £250 towards the square – subject to the club raising the remainder of the funds from
elsewhere. The club will provide a new table and benches for the Recreation Ground.
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Correspondence not dealt with through the agenda
There is a briefing session on 28 July at the Market Hall, Saxmundham regarding integrated health and social
care. District Cllr Gower will be attending and will report back at next meeting.
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Reports
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
Nothing to report.
Finance Advisory Group
Planning Advisory Group
Highways and Footpaths Advisory Group
Rectory Road is due to be closed from 7th to 14th August for repair, with a resurface at a later date.
The old people sign that has been down for a number of weeks is be dealt with within 30 days.
Tree Warden & Green Issues
Burial Ground and Village Green
Village Hall Management Committee
Middleton Moor
The hay has been cut and baled.
Emergency Planning & Neighbourhood Watch
Cllr Parsons is attending a meeting with Simon Tobin on 1 August regarding the local committee
emergency planning.
Sizewell Parishes Liaison Group
The next meeting is to be confirmed.
SALC
Webmaster & Media
B1122 Action Group
Cllr Smith representing the parish council and Cllr Dowding representing the Action Group will be
attending a meeting on 13th July to hear the results of the survey carried out on road activity.
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Trustees of Middleton Recreation Ground
Cllr Cusack reported that the Community Council have brought catering equipment for the pavilion. The
Village Hall Committee have arranged for their cleaner to undertake 1 hours cleaning once a fortnight charged
at £8/hour. After a trial period a longer-term service will be considered.
With regard to the playground a firm quote has been received from Geoff Marriot for installing a swing
roundabout and modification of the multi play equipment of £12,950. The train will be repaired and rectified at no
extra cost as part of the after care service. The monies raised so far are made up as follows:Grant
Donations/Gift Aid
Community Council
Left to be funded
£10,000
£ 2,500
£ 250
£ 200
It was agreed by all that the parish council would donate the £200 shortfall.
Having gained more supporters the 100 Club first prize will now be £76.
The next meeting will be 13th September 2016 at 7pm.
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Parish Council - Chairman’s report – July 2016
Rectory Road
We have yet another notice telling us that Rectory Road will be closed for repairs from 7 August to 14
August. We are given to understand that the works will merely involve patching, pending resurfacing at some
unspecified date. The situation is totally unsatisfactory. Senior people within the authority have not deigned
to reply to our correspondence. Your guess is as good as mine as to whether anything will actually happen
this time.
Recreation Ground Play Equipment and Pavilion
The Parish Council, as trustees of the recreation ground, have agreed to put in a new swinging roundabout and
update and extend the existing multi-play unit with a new tower, new slides and a climbing wall. The works
will cost just under £13,000 – of which £10,000 came from the lottery funded Awards for All, £2,500
(including gift aid) from two generous private donors, £250 from the Community Council and £200 from the
Parish Council. Our thanks go to Julian Cusack for his efforts in securing both the grant and the facilities,
which we trust will be enjoyed by children in the village over many years to come.
The Community Council has also generously funded the provision of additional catering equipment for the
pavilion. Residents are reminded that the pavilion is available for the use of local people and organisations for
no charge (although donations towards running and cleaning costs are welcome!). If you would like an
application form please contact Julian (julian.cusack@btinternet.com, Tel. 01728 649060).
Land at Junction of Back Road and Fletchers Lane
Many of you will know that we have received notice of an application to build eight bungalows at the junction
of Back road and Fletchers Lane. We have objected, concluding “….. the development is outside the extant
and proposed development boundaries. Middleton has already exceeded its proposed contribution to the
district housing stock with another eleven years to go in the plan period. We do not need more market
housing in the village. If the planning process, local plans and the local development framework are to have
any credibility at all, this application must be refused.”
If you wish to object, you need to do so quickly – by 3 August. The more who object the better. Details of
the application can be found on the East Suffolk website planning pages: the reference is DC/16/2715/FUL.
A copy of our objection can be found on the Parish Council website.
Nigel Smith (Chairman) (ns@hewdon.com: 01728 648348)
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Healthwatch Suffolk strengthens its influence in 2015/16 to
make a difference for Suffolk residents
Healthwatch Suffolk makes sure that your voice is heard to improve health (NHS) and social care services
in Suffolk. It has published its annual report for the year 2015/16, which shows the difference that has
been made throughout the year for people using services in the county.
2015/16 has seen Healthwatch Suffolk continue to raise its profile in the county, reaching more people for
their views than ever before. It launched a new website for obtaining views from people and well over
3,000 people have already rated their care. It also completed high profile research projects including
innovative work with hospitals to listen to the needs of mums and birthing partners who had accessed
maternity services.
A number of notable outcomes are highlighted, including the following examples:
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Ipswich Hospital revised its policy to allow birthing partners to stay with mum overnight so that
they might provide much needed support with baby care and emotional wellbeing.
It visited seven care homes to talk to residents about their care and treatment. Recommendations
were made which have led to a good number of improvements in services.
It influenced the decision to slow down the implementation of new domiciliary care services in the
county so that people could have more time to make better decisions about how they wanted their
care to be delivered.
West Suffolk Hospital improved support and information for carers and implemented actions to
address concerns about poorly coordinated care for patients at the end of life.
Ipswich Hospital took action to address negative feedback about the way it had treated a patient
with end term cancer.
The Care Quality Commission worked closely with Healthwatch Suffolk to hear the views of local
people when inspecting local services.
Andy Yacoub (Chief Executive of Healthwatch Suffolk) said:
“We have been pleased with the impact we have made throughout the year. We have achieved some very
definite outcomes that will improve the experience of people accessing our local services and we have
seen continued support from our local communities for which we are grateful. It is with the strength of
public voice behind us that we can make the greatest impact on shaping, influencing and improving local
care.”
For more information about Healthwatch Suffolk; it’s current projects and most recent outcomes, please
visit www.healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk where you can download a copy of the annual report or take a few
moment to watch it’s supporting video. You can also use the website to share your experiences of health
and social care services in the county so that they can be used to shape local services now and for the
future.
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Cricket Fixtures 2016
TUESDAYS
31-May
Westleton
Rained off
H
07-Jun
Holton
Won
A
14-Jun
Muntons
Rained off
H
21-Jun
Thorpeness
Won
A
28-Jun
Westleton
05-Jul
Halesworth
12-Jul
Southwold Rugby
19-Jul
Holton
Lost
H
26-Jul
Westleton
Lost
H
02-Aug
Southwold Rugby
H
09-Aug
Halesworth
A
16-Aug
Wenhaston
H
23-Aug
Thorpeness
H
30-Aug
tbc
A
Holton
H
Abandoned
Lost
Rained off
A
H
A
VISIT
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to find out more about cricket opportunities for all ages.
SUNDAYS
21-Aug
Talking Points at the Long Shop Museum
Big festivals aside, this summer also sees a fantastic range of smaller events to help raise funds for the the
Long Shop Museum and provide a diverse programme for everyone to enjoy.
Talks begin on 6th July when Zoe Redhead, the current headteacher at Summerhill School will discuss this
pioneering institution and AS Neill, and the man who established it in 1924. 20th July sees Karen ThomasWhite coming back to explore the local environmental impact caused in 2013 with her talk Floods, Surges
and Barrages and two weeks later, but going further back in time, Colin Ruffles provides fascinating insights
into The Home Guard in and around Leiston; our very own Dad’s Army! Continuing the war theme, we get
an insight into The Work of the Red Cross & St Johns Ambulance for POWs in WW2 from Owen Thompson
on 31st August, and a discussion on the 7 Sept from medical historian Dr Jennian Geddes, - “Good God!
Women!” The story of the Endell Street Military Hospital. This groundbreaking hospital was entirely staffed
by suffragists, and led to it’s two founders receiving CBEs. The quote refers to the reaction of the elderly
colonel who was renovating Endell Street when he learned that Flora Murray and Louisa Garrett Anderson
were going to be taking it over! Tickets cost £5 on the door including tea, coffee and biscuits.
We also have our Workshop Wednesday sessions on 27th July and 10th August which will be a focus on
Luminous Light & Super Sound, and Fantastic Forces respectively. These family drop-in sessions are
suitable for children aged 5-13 and through conducting experiments can learn about the properties of a range
of elements in the most exciting ways.
On Saturday 6th August at 7.30pm, a variety of musicians will join us for the 2nd year running to present a
delightful evening of folk music in the unique venue that is the Long Shop, transformed into an acoustic
auditorium for one night only. And we’ll have a special delivery of delicious fish and chips at the interval. Back
by popular demand. The museum is not licenced but you are welcome to bring your own wine, beer or other
refreshments. Tickets are £15 with fish and chips | £10 without and must be booked by calling 01728 833633
Throughout July and most of August, we are hosting a touring exhibition from Epping Forest District Museum
and explores the social history of childhood through themes of playtime, childcare, early learning and
clothing. From toys and games, to children’s TV and schooldays, this delightful exhibition allows visitors to
reflect and remember their childhood memories.
On 27th August, following on from its highly acclaimed debut display at the recent PhotoEast Festival, Libby
Hall’s "Leiston 1966" will be coming home, 50 years later, for display at the museum. Libby Hall was a
teacher at Summerhill, A.S.Neil's groundbreaking, self-governing school, and through this personal
perspective of life in the 1960s, Libby Hall has documented a community in the midst of economic and
cultural change.
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DATES FOR 2016
JULY
Friday 29th
Sunday 31st
Mobile Library on the Green 3.15 – 3.50pm
Copdock Motorcycle club at the Bell, with BBQ and live music.
AUGUST
Thursday 4th
Monday 8th
Friday 26th
Saturday 27th
Squit night – Bell Inn – music from around 8.30pm
Quiz night - Bell Inn . 7.30pm
Mobile Library on the Green 3.15 – 3.50pm
Annual Village Fete and Comic Dog show 2pm Bell Meadow
SEPTEMBER
Thursday 1st
Saturday 10th
Tuesday 13h
Wednesday 21st
Friday 23rd
Friday 30th
Squit night – Bell Inn – music from around 8.30pm
Historic churches Bike Ride
Parish Council Meeting – 7pm
WI – Val Sulch – more on volcanoes and glaciers
Mobile Library on the Green 3.15 – 3.50pm
Macmillan Coffee Morning – Paget House – 10-12noon.
OCTOBER
Thursday 6th
Saturday 8th
Tuesday 11h
Wednesday 16th
Friday 21st
Squit night – Bell Inn – music from around 8.30pm
Mafafam
Parish Council Meeting – 7pm
WI – Julian Cusack – climate change
Mobile Library on the Green 3.15 – 3.50pm
NOVEMBER
Thursday 3rd
Tuesday 8th
Friday 18th
Wednesday 21st
Squit night – Bell Inn – music from around 8.30pm
Parish Council Meeting – 7pm
Mobile Library on the Green 3.15 – 3.50
WI – Annual meeting & more from Roy Dowding’s travels.
DECEMBER
Thursday 1st
Saturday 10th
Tuesday 13th
Friday 16th
Wednesday 21st
Squit night – Bell Inn
MCC Christmas Party
Parish Council Meeting – 7pm
Mobile Library on the Green 3.15
WI – Christmas party
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