January 2014 - to VillageLife in Stratford St Mary

Stratford
St Mary
Higham
Holton
St Mary
Raydon
Quartet
The Parish Magazine
January 2014
Issue 305
Colin the fishmonger has his fresh
fish van in the lay-by at the bottom of
Church Hill in Stratford every
Thursday morning from
10.30am to 1.30pm
Lighting Up SSM Church
Village project
We need your help!
We will be lighting up your
church in February!
Find out more at SSM Church
Saturday 25th January
10.00 – 12.00 noon
Bring the family
Bring your ideas and your
cameras
Take photographs
Have coffee and cake!
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or wanted on the small ads
Pin board for free. Just email
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Welcome
Diocese, and organise Healing and Wholeness
events and meetings for the Diocese. I'm sure
I have left out many things that I do on a regular
basis for our parishes and for the Diocese, but
I'm sure you've got the gist of it now!
Dear friends,
It is hard to
predict, in mid
December, what
will be happening
in our lives by the
time this gets to
you - shall we
I would like to remind you that we have 8
trained Elders in the Benefice, whose 'job' it is
to visit the housebound and take them Holy
Communion if they wish. With a combined
population of about 2,000 in our parishes, it is
impossible for me to visit everyone as often as
they or I might wish, so please forgive me if I
have not been to see you. If you would like to
be visited, maybe just to have a chat because
you are lonely, please remember to turn to your
nearest Elder as a first resort; they will let me
know if you would particularly like to see me.
I know this will be a change for some of you
who may have lived in a time when every
village had its own parish priest and their
administration was done by their wives!
Regrettably, as priests are given more and
more parishes to look after, they will have less
and less time to devote to every individual in
those parishes; that is why our Elders are such
a valuable resource, so please do use them they are wonderful people who have a real
calling to this role.
have had a white Christmas? Shall we have
made the kind of New Year resolutions that we
can actually stick to this time around?!
Whatever has happened in your life in the last
month, I hope you know that I shall have been
praying for all of you over the holiday season.
I am often asked what I do with my time, as
people seem to persist in thinking that parish
priests do nothing all week and only come out
of hiding on Sundays. That may have been the
case in the olden days, but it certainly hasn't
been true for many years now. I have to spend
a great deal of time on administration and going
to numerous meetings, both in the parishes,
and in the Deanery and Diocese. Each of our
4 parishes has its own PCC, each of which
meets 4 times a year, and those meetings have
to be prepared for as well as attended and then
followed up. Then of course I have to prepare
two sermons each week for our Sunday
services; I meet up regularly with couples
wanting to get married and then preside over
their weddings (not always on a Saturday); I
spend time with parents wanting their children
to be baptized; I meet with the families of those
who have recently lost a loved one and prepare
the funeral service with them and with their
chosen funeral director, as well as then actually
taking the service either in church or at the
crematorium; I run courses for people in our
parishes, and a monthly evening meeting of
modern worship for the young at heart. In
between all of these things, I help train new
Curates, Readers and Elders on behalf of the
But even if I can't get to you on a regular basis,
please be aware that I pray for you all every
day in my private prayers, and especially for
those who are mentioned to me by name as
needing particular prayer. The results of
prayer have been amazing over the last year,
so if you would like prayers for yourself or a
loved one, please let me know.
May you all have a very blessed 2014.
Rosalind Paul, Rector
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The Quartet Diary
County Medical Practice, closed
1pm onwards
January
1
SSM Rambling Club Walk, Local
7
Raydon Fair Trade Coffee
Morning
8
U3A Event, “The Suffolk Punch
Horse”
13 SSM Rambling Club,
Raydon/Hadleigh
22 SSM Rambling Club, Felixstowe
26 SSM Coffee Morning
11 SSM Rambling Club, Harwich
Good Dog Programme, Dedham
27 R & DGC Meeting
28 Whist, HSM Social Club
13 SSM Parish Council Meeting
16 Training Day at Constable
County Medical Practice, closed
1pm onwards
March
1
“Friendly Invasion” Raydon
21 SSM Rambling Club, Gt Bromley
4
Raydon Fair Trade Coffee Morning
22 SSM Coffee Morning
8
Good Dog Programme, Dedham
25 Light Up Church, SSM Church
10 SSM Parish Council Meeting
31 Whist, HSM Social Club
12 U3A Event, “1953East Coast
Storm and Flood”
February
22 Quiz Night, HSM Social Club
1
Puzzle evening HSM
2
SSM Rambling Club, Heybridge
4
Raydon Fair Trade Coffee
Morning
1
Raydon Fair Trade Coffee Morning
Good Dog Programme, Dedham
9
U3A Event, “Machines that talk
and Listen”
26 SSM Coffee Morning
April
8
12 U3A Event, “Colchester Castle”
Training Day at Constable
12 Good Dog Programme, Dedham
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Editors Corner
Welcome to 2014 and another New Year of
the Quartet!
Articles for the Quartet are included if we
have room, and if, in the opinion of the
editors, they are of general interest to our
readers. Please remember all articles will
be subject to editing. We prefer you to
contact us via email where possible.
And may we be amongst the first to wish you
all a prosperous and healthy New Year!
January is traditionally a fairly ‘slow’ month
for the Quartet - the deadline is just before
Christmas and finding time to send in articles
is not easy to do! We’ve found a few articles
of general interest for you though, from a
report on the big Storm from Robin Jackson
on page 8 to a salutary warning from the
police regarding a financial scam that is
currently rife in our area - see page 18. One
of our regular advertisers, Essex and Suffolk
Pest solutions has even given us an article
on rats! (See page 14).
We would like to thank everyone who
contributes articles. We do keep the articles
to include when we have space so please be
patient, it might be some time before you see
your article published. We have received lots
of thanks from readers who find the
magazine very useful.
Copy deadline for next edition:
19th January 2014.
The magazine is self sufficient in that the
revenue from advertising pays for the printing
and delivery costs. The editing and invoicing
are done on a voluntary basis so your thanks
are greatly appreciated.
Contact details: Email:
quarteteditor@hotmail.co.uk
Editors:
Anne Wicks; 1 Corpus Christi
Cottages, Holton St Mary. CO7 6NN
Please let us know if you or any friends
outside the delivery area would like an
e-copy and we can add you to the list.
Jane Lelliott ; 5 Swan Meadow,
Stratford St Mary. CO7 6JQ
We hope you have a good read anyway this
month, and look forward to another year of
events and happenings to report on.
Distribution: Martyn Hillyard please contact via details below
Keep up the good work everybody!
Invoicing: Shirley Hillyard
Quartet.sh@hotmail.co.uk
All the best.
Anne and Jane
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Stratford St Mary
The Institute hall
Stratford St Mary Parish
Council Meeting Dates 2014
can be hired at reasonable rates for a wide
range of social activities. Please contact
our booking secretary Anna Shead on
01206
321261
or
email
ssminstitute.bookings@gmail.com
for
more information. Many thanks to all our
100 Club subscribers for your continued
support in helping us to maintain your
village hall. Membership costs only £1 per
month and you could win £40 first prize in
our monthly draw. Contact Sue or Eddie
Lawrence on 01206 322066 if you wish to
join.
Stratford St Mary Institute Committee
Monday 13 January; Monday 10 March;
Monday 12 May; Monday 14 July;
Monday 8 September; Monday 10
November.
All meetings will be held in the Village
Institute, Higham Road, Stratford St Mary
commencing at 7.30pm.
The agenda for each meeting will be on
the notice boards located by the Anchor
pub in Upper Street and by the Weir in
Lower Street.
£80 was raised from the Christmas greetings
on the stocking - a great result - the proceeds
have gone to Stratford church. Our thanks
go to Jonathan Symonds for presenting this
for us.
Don and Iris Umfreville
STRATFORD St. MARY
PARISH ROOM
As from 1st October 2013,
the letting fees are as follows:
COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH
SCHEME
1 session - £17.00.
2 consecutive sessions - £30.00.
all day - £38.00.
A session is 5 hours ie morning afternoon- evening
This has been in operation throughout most
of 2013 and is run by village residents giving
their time in order to make our village safer
for residents of all age groups by
encouraging motorists to drive through our
village at no more than the legal limit of
30mph.
We would,however,welcome a few more
volunteers into the scheme so if you could
spare just 1 or 2 hours per month please
consider joining us. Please contact Ian
Montgomery, 5 Lower St tel 01206 321024
for more details.
Special rates for regular bookings.
Heating and lighting are included
For booking please see or ring
Don Umfreville at Christmas Cottage,
Upper Street.
Tel : 322 626.
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Lighting Up Stratford St Mary
Church
We need your help!
STRATFORD
PARISH ROOM
ST
MARY
At last the new chairs have arrived, after
many promises and hold-ups, and how good
they look! Our thanks for the 5 chairs
donated , the catering team of the Big
Breakfast but mainly to the ladies of the Tea
Party who raised the bulk of the money - well
done ladies. The chairs arrived just as the
Tea Party was ending for the last time and
all set to unwrapping them and trying them
out - all agreed a great success.
Photo Shoot/Coffee morning, SSM Church
25th January 2014
10-12noon
Following an initial meeting in December
our plans to light Stratford St Mary Church
in a blaze of colour are progressing well.
It will be a mass of projections of pictures
of various aspects of the church taken by
local people (we’re particularly keen to get
the children involved). This will culminate in
an evening of celebration of how our church
has serviced the community throughout its
long history.
As stated above, the Tea Party Club has now
ended but instead will try out a coffee
morning once a month on the 4th
Wednesday which is open to everyone in the
village, both male and female for a cup of
tea/coffee, biscuit and a chat to try and get
another social event going. If you are a new
member of the community please come
along and you will be made very welcome it's the only way to get to know your
neighbours. We just need to make enough
money to cover the cost of the Parish Room
hire charge.
We are keen to hear from anyone who has
access to overhead projectors or indeed
any other type of projector and anyone who
is clever or creative with pictures/digital
photographs etc.
If you would like to get involved please
come along to a coffee morning in the
church on 25th January between 10 and
12noon. This will also be a chance to take
photographs which may be used in the
project so bring your cameras and your
creativity and let’s get snapping!
Since enough money was raised to pay for
the chairs the Tea Party Ladies have raised
a further £80 which has been sent to the
charity "Scotty's Little Soldiers". This charity
was started to bring a smile to the children
of soldiers killed , mainly in ghastly
Afghanistan, to send them a birthday and
Christmas present and has now been able
to buy a chalet at Great Yarmouth to give
these families a holiday and put a smile back
on the children's faces. Once again, thank
you and well done ladies!
Transport to medical
appointments.
If you live in Stratford St Mary and have
difficulty in getting to and from medical
appointments our friendly team are happy
to help.
Don and Iris Umfreville
We can also help with transport to visit
people in hospital.
With immediate effect, the new
e-mail address for Stratford St
Mary Parish Council will be
stratfordstmarypc@btinternet.
Please give us as much notice as you can.
ring:. Charlie Ablitt on 01206 322684
Lynn Badcock on 01206 323788
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Former S.S.M. W.I
members
STRATFORD ST. MARY
CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP
are organizing
Coffee mornings
(Colloquially known as “Stratford
Chapel”)
Upper Street
Stratford St. Mary CO7 6JH
in the parish room at Stratford St
Mary on the 4 th Wednesday of
each month from 10.30 - 12.00.
All are welcome to join us for coffee &
a chat, you do not need to have been
a W.I. member to come along. The
first of these coffee mornings is on
January 22 nd 2014.
We are an evangelical/charismatic
Church attended by all Age Groups.
Sunday Services :
10 a.m. Morning Worship
10 a.m. Children’s groups
aged 3 -12
10 a.m. Youth group aged 13-16
Sunday evenings 6.30 p.m.
Prayer and Praise
Mid-Week
House groups for bible teaching,
discussion and fellowship
The S.S.M ‘Afternoon Tea Ladies’ raised a
considerable sum of money towards the
purchase of new chairs for the S.S.M Parish
Room. Thanks are due also to Don
Umfreville for all the research and effort
made to ensure the delivery of the chairs on
our last afternoon tea.
For further information:
Telephone: Phil (01473 310728)
Email:
philipwyncoll@btinternet.com
Website:
The coffee mornings will be held on the 4th
Wednesday of each month - beginning on
January 22nd - 10:30 - 12:00. Every one is
welcome.
Margaret Snelling
MUMS & TOTS
Every Tuesday 9.15 – 11.30 a.m.
Stratford Chapel, Upper Street
Stratford St. Mary CO7 6JH
IGNITION Youth Club
Stratford Chapel
Every Friday night
7.30 to 9.30
Join us every Tuesday morning at Mums &
Tots. A great way to meet other mums,
dads, grandparents & carers while the little
ones get creative and play.
£1.00 per session Drinks & snacks
provided
For more details call Becky on (01206)
323095
Age 11 - 16
contact Beckie
Beckie.w@live.com
07842 207598
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SSM Rambling Club
through lovely countryside, and we had
worked up a good thirst/hunger before
lunching in the George and Dragon.
A further reminder - default starting time
from the Parish Room, Stratford St Mary,
has recently been changed to 09:45. Any
exceptions will be mentioned for the
particular walk (e.g. the walk on 1
January)
On Sunday 8 December, we joined the
Colchester NT Group for a walk around the
Dedham area. About 60 turned up for an
interesting stroll. Once again, although it was
so close to home, it included parts I had not
seen before and I even found the mystery
tunnel/bridge across the A12 that I had been
trying to find for years (coming out at Gun
Hill, next to the new nursing home). Most
people then piled into the Marlborough for
lunch, some for festive fare, and some for
traditional Sunday roasts. The final act was
the quite special Ramblers’ Carol Service in
Lawford Church. The church was packed
with walkers and cyclists. The vicar strolled
down the aisle, listening as members of the
congregation shouted out numbers of their
favourite carols, trying to choose the next
carol to be sung.
Future Events include:
Wed 1 January – local walk 11:00 start,
followed by mince pies & mulled wine
Sat 11 January – Harwich (about 5 miles)
Tues 21 January – Great Bromley (about
5.5 miles)
Sun 2 February – Heybridge (about 4.5
miles)
Thurs 13 February – Raydon/Hadleigh
(about 5 miles)
Sat 22 February – Felixstowe (3 or 5 miles)
Recent Rambles
On 25 November, ten of us travelled to Long
Melford. However a young lady called
Carol from East Bergholt who had missed
us leaving from Stratford, managed to get
to Long Melford and meet us in a ploughed
field about a third of the way around the
walk. She must get a gold star for ingenuity.
After parking opposite Melford Hall, we
proceeded past the medieval Hospital, and
the magnificent church towards Kentwell
Hall. We turned up the impressive driveway
to Kentwell Hall and then skirted around the
Hall, continuing northwards, through open
countryside. Although we had decent
weather, with some sunshine, the ground
was wet and muddy in most places, making
for difficult progress at times. Also, in
several places, the designated paths across
fields had not been re-instated, leading to
detours around the edges of fields. Another
feature was the large number of bridges we
crossed, including some over the River
Glem. All in all it was a pleasant walk
Dave George 01206 322297
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warm air from the Gulf of Mexico and cold
air from the Labrador current. It then
intensified as it travelled eastwards
propelled by the Jet Stream, a fast moving
stream of air in the upper atmosphere. The
storm was named St Jude as it occurred on
the feast day of St Jude Thaddeus, the
patron saint of lost causes according to the
ecclesiastical calendar.
The New
Testament has one page concerning Jude,
brother of James i.e. The General Epistle of
Jude.
The story of St Jude
The recent storm on Monday 28th October
and in our area reached its maximum
intensity between 7.30 & 8.00a.m. It had
been accurately forecast although it was
later in arriving than predicted. The
pressure had been falling from 29.5 inches
at 6pm on the 27th and reached its lowest
point of 29.1 inches when a ferocious blast
of wind occurred just after 7.30 am. The
barometer then started to rise but it was at
least 20 minutes before the wind started to
abate. Before this time I had pulled my
curtains back and wondered what all the
fuss was about and muttered what a damp
squib! I soon had to eat my words and
within minutes, the electricity was off
throughout Stratford St Mary and the other
villages in the parishes. I was without
electricity for 11 hours, but others in the
parishes were not so fortunate.
I
understand that it was nearly two days
before the current was restored at Holton
St Mary. Most of the immediate damage
was done on the squall line just after 7.30
am when a rush of colder air undercut the
warmer air existing there before.
Robin Jackson
Council Tax Reduction
Stratford St Mary Parish Council would like
to make residents aware of information
being sent to some households regarding
a company offering to help secure a council
tax refund on a “fee only if successful” basis.
They are claiming that your property may
or may not have been placed in the correct
council tax band and are offering to assist
in claiming money back.
Around 250 trees were uprooted in the
Colchester area and many in our parishes.
A large Silver Birch tree was uprooted
within 30 yards of where I live in Stratford
St Mary. The sodden nature of the ground
October being a very wet month indeed, I
recorded a total of 104 millimetres(4 inches)
of rain compounded the situation plus the
fact that the trees were still heavy in leaf.
Many of the pylons that were down were in
fields that were not very accessible to
reach. I have not been told about much
damage to property and maybe we
escaped lightly in this respect. Not
surprisingly, train services didn't operate on
Monday with a skeleton service the
following day.
If you think your property is not in the correct
council tax band, we would ask that you
contact Babergh District Council in the first
instance as they will be able to help and at
no cost to you.
If anyone is concerned about any letters
they may have received about council tax
reduction, please speak to either the Parish
Clerk or a Parish Councillor.
The storm formed over the eastern
seaboard of the U.S.A. due to the mixing of
Stratford St Mary Parish Council
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CAREAWARE
- Care Funding
Information for Older People in Suffolk
FIRST RESPONDERS
First Responders has now been up and
running for almost three years. We are
grateful to our team of volunteers for the
time they give supporting the group. We
would like to recruit more members to work
alongside our existing team to provide more
cover. You need to be at least age 18 and
have access to a car. All training is
provided by the East of England Ambulance
Service at no cost to you other than your
time. The training takes place over a
weekend and is followed by a short
qualifying test a week or so later. A CRB is
also required.
Back in October 2011 Suffolk County
Council launched an exciting initiative to
support older people and their families who
are responsible for paying for their own long
term care costs in a care home or for care
at home.
CareAware, a non-profit making public
information
and
advisory
service
specialising in the issues relating to the
funding of long term care for older people.
Information and support from CareAware
includes:
· information on state benefits people may
be entitled to and how to claim
· sourcing appropriate care services and
support organisations
· guidance on topics such as setting up a
Power of Attorney or Will
· access to specialist advice on the best way
to pay care fees, protecting assets and
funding top-up payments
To date, the average number of call-outs
per month has been 2. Contact is made via
a mobile phone which is switched on when
a volunteer is on duty. The kit is kept with
the on duty responder but can be turned off
at anytime if their commitment that day
changes. The time you spend on call is
entirely up to you – you choose how many
hours you are available for. For example,
if you have children, you can say that you
would be unavailable during school
holidays.
This service is designed to help people
make informed choices about paying for
care and to reduce the risk of money
running out whilst still protecting any
inheritance legacies. We hope that this new
service will really help residents of Suffolk
gain a better understanding of what options
are available to them.
If you are interested in becoming a
Responder, please contact Sue Lawrence,
35 Strickmere, 01206 322066
For many people the funding of long-term
care is likely to be one of the biggest
financial decisions of their life and therefore
it is important that we can help Residents
of Suffolk access information and advice
and make informed choices.
If you want to know more CareAware can
be contacted on 0800 954 0091 or email
Suffolk@careaware.co.uk or visit their
website www.careaware.co.uk
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Higham
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Raydon
Fair
Trade
Coffee
Morning
A very foggy
morning for our
Fair
Trade
"Festive" coffee
morning
on
December 10th,
but all was bright
and clear in the
Church with the
lovely Christmas
tree and festive flower arrangements
everywhere. All this accompanied by the
aroma of good coffee mince pies and
sausage rolls, and lots of good company of
course.
The Phoenix Brass concert, "A Christmas
Carol" had been performed on Saturday
night and was getting an excellent review
from all of us who had been there. A special
mention as well for two of our village
residents who were part of the story telling
team and did an excellent job. We're all
looking forward to the concert next year
now and wondering what it will be! I have
to admit to being rather embarrassed when
silence was called for and I was presented
with a gift and thanked for organising the
Fair Trade events and other odds and ends
that I thoroughly enjoy doing. Thank you so
much everybody I really appreciate your
kindness and your continued support for
our gatherings.
Well, that's another year just flown by and
our next gathering will be in 2014 on
January 7th (Snow permitting of course!)
Until then many thanks once more for your
support and I wish everyone a happy and
healthy New Year.
Wendy Mumford 312123
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Raydon and District
Gardening Club
To all members may I on behalf of your
committee wish you A Happy, Healthy &
Peaceful New Year. Soon you will be
enjoying all the new snowdrops flowering
(most years start around 18 / 20th Jan in
our garden) and so it’s all starting again as
Spring is hopefully just around the corner if
on time about 6 - 7 weeks from now. As I
write these notes (16th Dec) things are on
the move as the new shoots of snowdrops
and early daffodils are showing between all
the fallen leaves. We leave some of the
leaves on the gardens to be taken into the
soil by worms etc, but I do rake up the
leaves on the paths and lawns to compost
down ready for a lovely free mulch next
year.
First meeting for your new diaries will be
27th February 2014 @ 7.30pm in the village
hall. Subject will be disclosed in the
February quartet along with March & April
meetings. Remember all subs are now due
at £9.50 pp for the coming year and your
committee looks forward to seeing you all in
February for yet another enjoyable
gardening year with lots of interesting
subjects and guest speakers,Spring &
Summer shows + Summer coach outing, +
outside garden visits all to look forward to.
Geoff Horrex 01473310422.
Back in November we had our AGM & social
night and once again it was well supported
and enjoyed especially by our guests, the
food excellent, great raffles (we always
have two different ones on the night), and
our thanks to all who made it special.
Thanks also to those who decorated the
village hall, and provided the food. On the
night our special Farmhouse Salver was
presented to Mrs Sheila Stiff in recognition
of her continued support in all areas of the
club over the 33 years we have been
running. That will take some beating in
future. Now there`s a challenge to all
members.
35th Year
It will soon be time for the visits to some of
the special winter gardens within a 50 mile
radius of Raydon, i.e.- Marks Hall,&
Anglesey Abbey to name two before we all
get to busy with other things especially in
the garden.
www.raydon-gc.org.uk
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that your home will be rodent-proofed so
that they don't come back. We offer an
expert rodent control service which includes
carrying out a full survey to find the extent
of the problem, tackling the infestation and
giving advice on how to prevent it
recurring.
RATS!!
Rodents can be a particular problem in the
winter, and pest control experts are often
called in to help households and companies
get rid of them. Some estimates suggest the
number of rats in the UK could be as high
as 80 million, and there are also millions of
mice. Although these rodents are with us all
year round, they often move into buildings
when the weather gets colder and so can
cause more of a health hazard then. Rats
carry a host of diseases including Weil's
Disease, E.Coli and Salmonella, as well as
parasites and viruses, while mice also pose
health hazards, carrying infection and
contaminating foodstuffs.
There is lots more information about
rodents
on
our
website
www.eandspestsolutions.co.uk or if you
prefer to speak to a human, please feel free
to contact us for further advice or
assistance on 01473 328092 or 07979
301334.
By: Nick Collinson, Owner/Manager - Essex
& Suffolk Pest Solutions Ltd
In the winter, food sources for rodents may
become increasingly scarce, as the crops
are gone from the fields following the
harvest. This encourages them to seek out
new supplies, and means they are more
likely to infest homes and businesses. The
cold weather also leads to more mice
moving into houses, while rats also go into
buildings and people's gardens.
Constable Singers
There are a number of steps that can be
taken to prevent rodent problems arising,
such as making sure that bird food is placed
on a table and not just on the ground and
that any leftovers are cleared up. Food
rubbish should also not be left outside in
bags, where it can be an attraction for rats.
Use of a rodent-proof composter is another
good way to avoid attracting vermin and
ensure that kitchen waste is disposed of
safely, helping the garden rather than
encouraging pests. Filling in any gaps in
outbuildings so that rats can't get in is
another essential preventative measure.
Would you like to sing popular songs
from the charts and from the
musicals. We would like more men in
particular to join us. Ages vary from
14 to 60 plus. We meet once a week
at Lambe School East Bergholt on a
Thursday at 7pm and at Holton
Village hall on the second Thursday
of each Month. We singalong to
backing tracks or guitar which our
Choir leader Justin plays. We have
workshops for all groups in the choir
which are optional.
However, if you do notice telltale signs of
mice, such as droppings being left or
electrical wires being chewed, or you
suspect that there are rats in your
outbuildings, then you need expert help. By
calling in experts, you can be sure that you
will get rid of the creatures properly and also
The first session is free then it's £5
per week For more details contact
Mel 01206298628 or Yvonne 298428
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100 Years 100 Treasures
A glossy, full-colour book to celebrate our
magnificent churches and their treasures
will be available from end of October to
mark the centenary of this diocese.
Our Diocese was formed in March 1914 from
parts of the dioceses of Norwich and Ely; the
parish church of St James, Bury St Edmunds
became our Cathedral.
The 120-page book 100 Years, 100
Treasures: A Celebration of Suffolk
Churches, costs just £5 a copy and is part of
the 2014 Centenary celebrations that start in
earnest next March when the Archbishop of
Canterbury the Most Revd Justin Welby visits
Bury St Edmunds.
The book features ‘treasure’ from every
period represented in the diocese from the
Anglo Saxons and Normans through to
Middle Ages and on to the Victorians – in fact
right up to the present day.
The concept of pilgrims and visitors touring
parishes to discover these remarkable
treasures ties in neatly with the Centenary
theme of ‘Pilgrims in Time’. They are of
special significance to the churches who
nominated them.
Textile
recycling bags are available free of
charge
Local Textile Bag Stockists:
Capel St Mary Village Hall (Library), The
Street IP9 2EP
Generous sponsorship means that the book
will retail for only £5; the normal retail price
would otherwise have been significantly
more. If you buy the book through your parish
rep, then your Church is able to retain £2 of
the cost price of £5. Please contact your
church wardens to discover how to place
your order.
Hadleigh Library 29 High Street IP7 5AG
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Holton St Mary
Holton St Mary Millennium
Green Trust
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Evening of Puzzles and
Challenges
Winners of the Century Club draw for
the past 3 months are:
A fun evening of
brain and memory teasing,
quizzes and dexterity tests
October: £25 Clare Earthroll, £15
Sheila Stiff, £10 Tony Ryan, £5 each
Olive Britten & Anne Wicks
November: £25 Claire Rowan, £15
Roy Pearce, £10 Tom Faiers, £5 each
Vic and Trish Brown & Jean Styles
In the Holton St Mary village hall
Saturday, February 1st
Starting at 7pm
December: £25 Sheila Gibson, £15
Paul Ansell, £10 Mike and Jinny Hay,
£5 each Sheila Morgans & Brian and
Joan Keen
Come and pit your wits in Teams of
4 to 6
£10 per person, to include a tasty
supper
Many thanks to all who have supported
the Green during the year, we will be
knocking on doors in January for the
2014 subscriptions - £12 for the year.
New members will be very welcome.
The profit from the Century Club pays
for the ongoing costs of running the
Green and to date we have not had to
have any other fundraising events.
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Holton St Mary Village Hall
can be hired at very reasonable
rates!
Marjorie Haste, Secretary
Available during the day and
most evenings (not Friday) from
£16.00
Saturdays from £35.00
For further information and
booking please contact Rachel
Eagle on 01473 310550
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Free Microchipping for Dogs
Holton St Mary Church
Dogs Trust have just started a huge chipping
campaign to run with the new government
announcement that from the 6th April 2016
all dogs will have to be microchipped. Dogs
Trust have new roaming chipping teams who
will be offering FREE microchipping across
the UK.
A bookcase has been placed in
Holton Church and books are now
available. We are charging a nominal
50p per book and the money can be
put in the Offertory box beside the
door. Donations of good quality books
are welcome, we will endeavour to
provide some sort of order depending
on the books donated. This is an
ongoing, developing project and will
hopefully raise some much needed
funds for the Church.
We are currently looking to book in events
for the rest of the year and next. We can join
in with any events that you already have
running and we can run our own. We are
happy to work outside in estates or open
areas as we have a gazebo we can set up.
We will also work in community halls/centres
or anywhere available.
Chris & Marjorie Haste
We will be advertising each event in local
papers to ensure we get the maximum
turnout, but any help from you to make sure
that the whole community hears about the
event will be greatly appreciated. We want
to reach as many dogs and people as
possible that would normally not have the
opportunity to have this service.
HSM Social Club
Whist – 31 January, £1 entry, 8pm
Start. Also 28th February
Membership Fees due 1st January
If you would be interested in holding an event
in your community then please don’t hesitate
to contact me to talk about dates/times ect.
Quiz Night – 22 March 2014
I hope to hear back from you soon
Best wishes
Thursford Show
Ione Onslow
Campaigns Assistant
ione.onslow@dogstrust.org.uk
Dogs Trust - A Dog Is For Life
Visit our website at
http://www.dogstrust.org.uk
or call us on: 020-7833 5135
Dear all,
Just a line to say thank you all for another
successful Thursford show all my party
enjoyed it,also special thanks to Stuart our
driver always very helpful.
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas &
a prosperous new year.
Kind regards
Ernest & Rachel.
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“The police or banks will never ask for
people’s bank account details over the
phone and should anyone receive this
type of call they should hang up
immediately.
Further warnings after five
people scammed out of
£30,000
Police in Suffolk are urging friends,
relatives, carers and neighbours to pass on
advice to elderly people they care for after
five people have been scammed out of
almost £30,000. Since August, Suffolk
Police has received five reports of virtually
identical scams where a person calls their
elderly victim, purporting that they are a
Police Officer calling from The Met or Essex
Police.
“We are working with banks, building
societies and taxi or courier companies to
raise awareness of this particular scam but
we are keen to stress to those people who
have elderly family members or neighbours
to spread the word and talk to them about
this type of crime.
Police are issuing the following advice:
Your bank or the police will never ask for
your PIN, bank card or bank account details over the phone – never give these
details out.
The police will never call you and ask you
to withdraw money from your account to
give to a courier or taxi driver, regardless
of how convincing they may seem.
If you receive such a call leave the landline
for at least five minutes to make an outside
call. Fraudsters will keep the line open and
have been known to play ring tones, hold
music and a recorded message down the
phone so the victim believes they are making a call to a legitimate number
Use a friend’s of neighbour’s telephone
instead.
Friends, family, carers and neighbours are
asked to spread the word to ensure everyone is aware of this scam and what they
should do.
The ‘Police Officer’ calls the victim telling
them they are from the police investigating
fraud on their bank account. On occasions
they claim to be working for the victim’s
bank and they ask for account information
including their card number, security
number and PIN. Should the resident
become suspicious the offender suggests
they call 999 or 101 to ask for confirmation
the caller is a police officer.
The victim then calls the police, but does
not realise that the offender has not hung
up so goes straight through to them again.
In some cases a female offender comes on
the line and pretends to be working for the
police control room and verifies the so
called officer’s details. The caller is then
handed back to the original offender who
obtains the victims details. In other cases
victims have been told a courier will be sent
round to collect their bank card or have
even been asked to go to their bank to
withdraw large amounts of money which is
again collected by courier.
The latest incident in Suffolk happened on
Monday 16 December. A 62 year old
woman living in South Ipswich was duped
into withdrawing nearly £4,000 from her
bank account which was collected by a
courier later that day.
If you have been a victim call police on 101
or 999 if you are vulnerable and need police
assistance – and remember allow your
landline to clear for at least five minutes
before you call, or ideally use an alternative
line.
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KENNY’S SESAW NEWS
EAST BERGHOLT
CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH
A Happy New Year and a great big Thank
You from everyone at Suffolk and Essex
Small Animal Welfare for supporting us in
2013. We are indebted to everyone (and
the Quartet) for all their invaluable help.
Cemetery Lane, East Bergholt,
CO7 6RZ
Services - Each Sunday morning at
10.30 led by Visiting Speaker.
Communion on 2nd Sunday of each
month
During the year the Volunteers worked
hard, repairing kennels, making sheds
watertight and completely refurbishing the
main cattery. The Fundraisers also kept
busy, raising £845 at the Christmas Fair
and £1000 on the Annual Raffle.
Due to holidays etc. we found it
necessary to close the Thursday
Coffee mornings during August but are
pleased to confirm that they will reopen on 5th September. We look
forward to seeing our loyal supporters
then and would also be pleased to
welcome anyone else who would like
to have a coffee break with us.
One morning when all the activity had died
down and I lay toasting by the fire, the girls
read out some chilling facts from a recent
report. Apparently, in the year ending 31st
March 2013, nearly 112,000 stray dogs
were handled by Local Authorities across
the UK. Over 5400 of those were in the
Anglia region, 388 of which were put to
sleep.
Without the help of welfare
organisations that figure would have been
higher. Some of my best friends were
minutes from being destroyed before they
came to SESAW including a pregnant
crossbreed. The lovely Lily presented us
with a bakers dozen within a week of arrival.
Church Secretary –
John Jeffreys
Tel 01206 298737
Email j.jeffreys.eb@btinternet.com
Please think carefully before giving an
animal a home. Unlike human children, we
depend upon you our whole lives. If you
are prepared to make the commitment,
ensure your new pet is vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. All those dogs
waiting to be put down were once adorable
puppies.
Just between you and me, the same goes
for cats, but I didn't tell you that! After all,
although small, I am a dog and have to
maintain my reputation as Kenny (the
Boss) Chihuahua.
SESAW, Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6
4PP.
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Local Services
MOBILE LIBRARY
The Constable Country
Medical Practice
Stratford St Mary
The bus stops every 4 weeks on
Wednesdays
Black Horse - 11.05am - 11.20am
Tally Ho! Corner - 11.25am - 11.45am
Strickmere (School Lane end) - 11.50am 12.10pm
The Medical Centre,
Heath Road, East Bergholt, Colchester
CO7 6RT
Surgery opening hours
8.00am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday
Telephone 01206 298272
Fax 01206 299010
29 January, 26 February, 26 March
36 The Street, Capel St Mary, Ipswich
IP9 2EE
Higham
The bus stops every 4 weeks on Tuesdays,
The Green - 11.25 am to 11.40 am same
dates as Holton St Mary
Surgery opening hours
8.00am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday
Raydon
The bus stops every 4 weeks on Tuesdays
St Mary’s Raydon - same dates as Holton
St Mary
10.15am - 11.00am
Dispensary 8.30am – 6.15pm
(closed between 1-2pm)
Telephone 01473 310203
Fax 01473 311722
Holton St Mary
The bus stops every 4 weeks on Tuesdays
Church Square - 10.00 - 10.10am
Stratford Village PO
Opening times
7 January, 4 February, 4 March
Dates from website
SHOP:
Monday 9am to 1pm - 2pm to 5.30pm
Tues to Fri (inc) 8.30am to 1pm - 2pm to
5.30pm
Saturday 8.30am to 1pm
Crime prevention
http://www.suffolk.police.uk/safetyadvi
ce/reportacrime/tellthepolice.aspx
PC 1347 Gilkes
Pcso 3041 Cooper
babergheast@suffolk.pnn.police.uk
Telephone…101
POST OFFICE:
Tuesday to Saturday (inc) 9.00 am to 1pm
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Local Directory
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Carpeted offices with own toilets and kitchenette
Quiet rural location with plenty of parking
www.gattinetts.co.uk
Or ring 01206 393089 / 07941 781489
Conference room available
Contact Anne on 07941 781489 for more details
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HADLEIGH POOL &
LEISURE
STONEHOUSE ROAD
THURSDAYS
9.30,5.30,7.30
CALL HEATHER
07584 066960
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Mark’s Travel Service
(Dedham’s Private Hire)
Local and Long Distance
Airports & Special Events
Doctors & Hospital Appointments
Phone Les
01473 827096
Mobile 07850 318582
Souters Holiday Cottage
Higham
Ideal for short breaks, longer stays, visiting friends or family overspill.
All enquiries welcome.
Phone Nick and Cath Marno (01206) 337316
email: nickmarno@tiscali.co.uk
www.soutersholidaycottage.co.uk
The Anchor Inn
The
UpperStreet
Anchor Stratford St Mary
Inn 01206 322143
Senior Citizens Lunchtime Special EVERY THURSDAY
HOME-MADE FOODS
SUNDAY LUNCH - Roasts (Bookings advised)
Groups and Functions catered for (Bookings required)
OUTSIDE FUNCTIONS & BARS
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R ep ai r w i t h
F r en c h F l ai r !
The Bridal
Lounge
Repairs. Painting.
Home Electrics.
East Bergholt based
Also French conversation lessons!
Stephane Finch-Boyer
01206 298241/ 07580 208342
mr.stephane.boyer@gmail.com
Bridal Gowns, accessories &
Bridesmaid dresses.
www.TheBridal-Lounge.co.uk
DOLLS HOUSES
Email:
charlotte@thebridal-lounge.co.uk
Kits and Houses
Room boxes and wall displays
Furniture - Wallpaper
Lighting - Figures
Telephone:
07738901237
Miniature collectables and all those other little bits
01473 310 630 or 07500 488 667
email lesley.artscene@gmail.com
Find us at Dedham Art and Craft Centre
Suffolk
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A totally new concept in Art Groups
P�int & �r�w
Open daily Tue – Sun 10am – 4pm
J Parker Studios at Kersey Mill
For information Tel: 07442 491734
Email john@jparkerstudios.co.uk
Visit www.jparkerstudios.co.uk
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Pre School
Orchard Barns Kindergarten, Stratford St Mary
6 Higham Road, Stratford St Mary, Suffolk, CO7 6JU
Outstanding full day & sessional nursery care and education for children aged 2 – 5 years
Consistently graded Outstanding by Ofsted this small and welcoming nursery offers:
Breakfast Club 8.00am, - 9.00am
After School Club 3.15pm – 6.00pm
School escort to and from Stratford St Mary School
Holiday Clubs All school holidays for children aged 3 – 11 years
French Club Every Thursday (term time only) 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Stay and Play Under 2’s Every Monday and Friday (term time only) 9.30am – 11am
For more details regarding any of the above services please contact Shelley on 01206 323093
...for little minds to flourish
at The Assembly Rooms
For children aged 2 ½ - school age
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9.30am-12.30pm
Tuesday & Thursday extended sessions until 2.45pm
Thursday morning transition session for children going up to school
We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment that
gives children the opportunity to learn through play,
both indoors and outdoors, in a stimulating and
nurturing setting.
For children from birth to 5 years,
Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
PLEASE CALL FOR A PROSPECTUS OR
TO ARRANGE A VISIT.
15 hours of government funding for 3 and 4 year olds
Funding for 2 year olds subject to criteria
Childcare vouchers accepted
East Bergholt Kindergarten 01206 299511
Hadleigh Kindergarten 01473 826100
Please contact our admissions Secretary via our website.
lavenderhall.com
www.smartys.org.uk
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Home and Garden
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Call Catherine or Julia on:
01206 321627 or 07833 170671
Or e-mail us at thesuffolkgardeningcompany@gmail.com
Bland Landscapes Ltd.
Specialists in Private & Commercial
Tree Surgery & Landscaping
All Aspects of Landscaping Including:
All Aspects of Tree Surgery Including:
Garden Construction
Fencing
Turfing
Driveways
Patios
Contract Grass Cutting
Commercial Planting
Felling
Clearing
Reducing
Reshaping
Fruit Tree Pruning
Hedge Cutting
Stump Grinding
Suppliers of Seasoned Logs & Woodchip Mulch
Serving Dedham & Surrounding Villages for 25 years
Telephone/Fax 01206 230882
Mobile 07710 770280
www.blandlandscapes.co.uk
Ivydene, Frating Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SY
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PLANT CENTRE AND GARDEN
For Specialist and Popular Plants
at
East Bergholt Place.
A wonderful selection of plants
including: trees, shrubs, climbers,
herbaceous plants, conifers, grasses,
ferns, herbs etc.
Open Daily 10am - 5pm
Telephone (01206) 299 224
Qualified Tree Surgeon
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Tree felling and dismantling
Pruning and maintenance
Reduction
Hedge and shrub trimming
Supply and delivery of fire logs
Fully insured and NPTC qualified
Call Michael Hodgetts on 07545 335845
for a free, no obligation quotation.
Constable Country Tree Care Ltd
53 Carolbrook Road, Ipswich IP2 9JQ Mobile: 07545
335845| Home: 01473 685920
Email: michael@cctreecare.co.uk www.cctreecare.co.uk
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Assembly of flat-pack furniture
Chauffeuring
Electrics and plumbing
Help with using the internet
Lawn, hedge and wood cutting
Painting
Rubbish clearance
Video and audio systems
installation and setup
: PAVING & PATIO'S
: FENCING & DECKING
: REPAIR'S & ODD JOB'S
: RUBBISH REMOVER'S
REGISTERED WASTE CARRIER'S
I offer a personal, professional and
reliable service with public liability
insurance.
Based in Brantham.
CALL ANDY ON
TEL : 01473 787219
MOBILE : 07833540703
Paul Oliver
Tel: 07772 884877
DESIGN
PLANTING
CLEARANCE
MAINTENANCE
Your local pest control experts
for home & business
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Local, fast response
Fully qualified & insured
HEDGECUTTING AND LAWN MOWING
ALL YOUR GARDEN REQUIREMENTS CATERED FOR
For more information please contact:
R SWIFT (HND Commercial Horticulture)
T elephone 07947 322429
www.eandspestsolutions.co.uk
Tel: 01473 328092 - Holbrook IP9 2RL
PROFESSIONAL BESPOKE HOUSE SITTING SERVICE
Offering you complete peace of mind whilst you are away
Exclusive service, tailor made just for you
Comprehensive care of your property
Experienced animal and pet care
Integrity and discretion
A RELIABLE AND FRIENDLY SERVICE
Telephone: 07712 115970 Email: karen.benson@inbox.com
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Mending your home
S.E.P
Property Maintenance
Maintenance, Repairs, Refurbishment Works undertaken
Contact
Andrew Stobbs
Mobile No. 07778 314295
Or 01206 765003
Jackson
Plumbing and Heating
East Anglia Ltd
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of boilers, Combi and condensing specialists
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Repair and Maintenance - All work
Guaranteed, highly skilled engineers
Plumbing - Bathrooms, cylinders, leaks etc
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Special reader discounts for
residents of Higham, Holton St
Mary, Raydon and Stratford St
Mary
£10.00 discount - Servicing
boilers and minor repairs
£30.00 discount - larger repairs
£150 discount - boiler changes
£250 discount - full installation
These offers are valid until
31/12/2014
07834 612009
01206 322063
01473 214215
(estimates given before work
undertaken)
Michael J Byles
Plumbing & Heating
HIGH QUALITY
PAINTER & DECORATOR
Specialist in Oil Boiler Installations,
Maintenance
&
Servicing
- Oftec registered.
General
home
maintenance
General Plumbing & Heating
work
also
undertaken.
Specialist in the painting,
restoration or just cleaning of all
uPVC windows and doors, etc,
using the highest quality products,
only available to the trade.
Tel:
01206
822225
Mobile:
07717
012433
Email: Michaeljbyles@aol.com
'Jon-Pat', School Road, Langham, Colchester
Colchester Property Care Ltd
Philip
We offer a reliable
& bespoke service
Refurbishing & decorating
Period & modern
properties
Established 1977
Avery
Domestic Electrician
Local, reliable,
competitively priced
01206 212038
07745 370740
Registered Part P electrician
Plumbing
Carpentry / joinery
Home improvements/maintenance
duncanheather@live.co.uk
2 The Gardens,
Raydon
Tel: 01473 311261
Mob: 07923 434689
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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DECORATOR
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ALL WORK GUARANTEED
DISCOUNTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
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STENCILLING • SPONGING
RAG ROLLING
SONTAT (two tone speckle effect)
MARBLING
GLAZE WIPING
SPECIALISTS IN EDWARDIAN, GEORGIAN
AND VICTORIAN COLOURS FOR
INTERIORS OF PERIOD BUILDINGS.
4, Kiln Cottages, Crown Street, Dedham CO7 6AU
Telephone: (01206) 322583 (24 hour Answerphone)
Mobile No: 07974 840916
Nigel Bruce
Industrial & Domestic
ELECTRICIAN
‘The Swift’, Upper Street, Stratford St. Mary,
Colchester CO7 6JW
Telephone: 01206 322751
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Andy slocombe brickwork
serving the dedham vale
G Ranson Plumbing & Heating
Friendly service, Corgi Registered Plumber
Based in Stratford St. Mary
No call out charge
All jobs considered
Quotes given before work undertaken
Taps, Radiators, Bathrooms, Boilers,
Servicing, Guttering
for all your building requirements
property maintenance, roofing, block
paving, landscape, repairs
&restoration
tel 01206 322884 / 07786 871364
Email: greg_62@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 07912161646
Andy Smith Roofing
TILING
SLATING
FASCIAS AND GUTTERING
LEADWORK
POINTING
GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
For more information contact
Harvest Cottage,Upper Street
Stratford St Mary CO7 6JW
01206 322882
07754368693
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G ra d e II L is te d
B u ild in g s ”
F o r a ll y o u r in tern a l a n d ex tern a l p a in tin g a n d d ec o ra tin g w o rk :
D o o rs, W in d o w s, S k irtin g a n d F a sc ia s
F lo o r a n d W a ll T ilin g
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FRO M PEO PLE YO U C AN TRUST
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GENERAL BUILDER
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DEDHAM, ESSEX, CO7 6BT
07920 449074
01206 323230
In the House
So Much More Than a Dance Class
Any age and ability are very welcome
No partners required
“Strictly” style
Dance-a-cise Classes
60 minute class only £5.50
in
The Institute, Stratford St Mary
every
Friday morning
Classes also in:
Brantham, Capel St Mary,East Bergholt,
Great Waldingfield, Hadleigh & Nayland
Spaces are limited - to reserve yours
Call Janet on 07506 350 455
janet@fundancing.co.uk
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Service Throughout a 20
Mile radius of Ipswich
ovens-AGA’s-hobsextractors-microwaves
REPAIRS TO MOST MAKES OF
* WASHING MACHINES
* DRYERS * DISHWASHERS
* VACUUM CLEANERS
* COOKERS
Eco friendly – No mess
Prices start from £42 for a
standard single oven
ANYTIME
(01473) 780238
Mobile 07769 662545
Contact Kevin
07540286900
2 CHURCH ROAD
CHELMONDISTON, IPSWICH
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AERIAL & SATELLITE SPECIALISTS
Family run business – Friendly Local Service
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Sky HD & Multi-room
Freesat HD & Freeview
Additional TV points
TV Installations
Aerial & Satellite Repairs
CAI, RDI & TRADING STANDARDS APPROVED
For A Free Quote Call
01206 322071
www.mjssystems.co.uk
Strickmere, Stratford St Mary CO7 6NX
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Tired of Housework?
L.A.HYMAS
Furniture Sales, Restorations & Soft
Furnishings
Established 1986. A home
cleaning service of
impeccable
reputation.
We provide a
service for all
home cleaning,
from ovens and windows, to
carpets and polishing. All equipment provided.
SERVICES
SALES
Antique & Modern
furniture restoration
Highest quality
restored furniture
sympathetically
restored including
French Polishing
Cabinet making
in fact any conservation of furniture or
related items
For a free quote, telephone
01449 741108
Chesterfield sofas
Armchairs
Mirrors
Curtain making/
alterations
Tables
Loose covers
Large range of fabrics
& trimmings
Free estimates
74a High Street, Hadleigh.
Tel/Fax: 01473 829337
after 6p.m –Answerphone during office hours.
A HANDYMAN
SERVICE
Felicity Johnson
Casper M A De Boer
Pilchard’s ,4 Visdelou Terrace
Shotley Gate, IP9 1PR
Phone: 01473788 222
Mob: 07789 751 781
Interior & Exterior Decorating
Established 2002
Offering Superior Quality Decorating
Experienced with listed
properties,renovations, and barn
conversions. Advice given with colour
schemes, traditional and modern paints.
Flatpack assembly - Carpentry
Plumbing - Curtains - Draft
proofing - Decorating - Painting
Based in Holton St Mary
CRB checked. Established 1988.
info@casperdeboer.co.uk
No job too large or small,
so just make the list.
Please contact me for costs
and references anytime.
07900 242 141
01473 310 288
busyfliss@hotmail.com
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R & D SCHOFIELD
LTD
Removals
& Storage
Established 1919
Moving made easy
• Local & long distance
• European & worldwide
• Professional packing service
• Pianos - Antiques - Fine Art
• Part loads & single items
• Short & long term storage
• DIY packaging materials for sale
• Long serving staff
• Free quotations & advice
• Regular London service
When flexibility and service is important
Colchester
Clacton on Sea
01206 322255
01255 408075
Sudbury
01787 259078
Foxash, Harwich Road, Lawford
Manningtree, Essex CO11 2LR
info@schofieldremovals.co.uk
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Slow internet? PC Problems? Need IT Advice?
I have been working in IT support and internet/software development for the last
15 years in East Anglia and London so I have a wealth of experience and
expertise to solve almost any IT problem.
Services Include
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Internet/WIFI connection issues
IT Hardware advice and support (the boxes and bits)
Software support (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Skype, Photoshop or something else?)
Websites (need help getting started on eBay, Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin?)
Backup/Data Security (is your household data backed up? What about all those pictures?)
Safety and security online (are you taking steps to ensure you and your family are safe online?)
Mobile tools, data and services (make sure you’re getting the best service. never lose your contacts again)
Anything else? (Printers, digital cameras, website development and hosting?)
To book an appointment or for other issues please call 01206 321614 and
speak to Dan Orsborne or email dorsborne@gmail.com
Lynn Barnard @ the Food Station
all aspects of catering covered.
Also crockery & equipment hire.
tel 07595 029104 - 01206 322637
email lynnbarnard56@googlemail.com,
www.foodstation.uk.com
Hall Bungalow, Dedham Road, Stratford-st-Mary,CO7 6LU
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Professional Services
QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL
COUNSELLOR
Providing help for many of life’s difficulties
in a private and relaxed setting, including:
NEED HELP WALKING YOUR DOG/DOGS ?
EITHER DURING THE DAY WHEN YOU
ARE WORKING OR WHEN YOU ARE BUSY –
OR JUST WANT TO RELAX ! LET ME HELP
YOU, I AM FULLY EXPERIENCED WITH
DOGS OF ALL SHAPES & SIZES. I AM A
KENNEL CLUB ASSURED BREEDER, HAVE
SUCCESSFULLY COMPETED IN WORKING
TRIALS, AGILITY, OBEDIENCE & SHOWING.
BASIC PUPPY/DOG TRAINING AVAILABLE, I
CAN TRANSPORT ALL PETS TO & FROM
VETS OR GROOMERS ETC, I AM ALSO
AVAILABLE TO PET SIT/LOOK AFTER ALL
SORTS OF ANIMALS – BIG OR SMALL, FOR
DAYS AWAY OR HOLIDAYS, I CAN ALSO DO
BASIC GROOMING.
Anxiety/Stress
Low Self-Esteem
Relationship Issues
Depression
Bereavement
Trauma
Alison Joplin
H.E. Dip. Couns. (MBACP)
Please call me for a confidential chat, or to
book an appointment.
Mobile: 07891 010228
REASONABLE RATES ON APPLICATION,
REFERENCES AVAILABLE IF REQUESTED.
Email: alison.joplin@btconnect.com
RING ANNETTE: 07714 662023 / 01473 311862
Foster Physiotherapy &
Sports Injuries Clinic
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Back, neck & sciatic pain
Trapped nerves
Hip, knee, ankle, hand & wrist injuries
Whiplash injuries / Shoulder problems
Tennis / Golfers’ elbow
Muscle tension / strains
Former England Cricketer
Neil Foster
Chartered and Health Professions Registered
Physiotherapist
Tel: 01206 299 749
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Luke Jackman Bsc Hons Ost
Registered Osteopath
Tel: 01206 322836/07974 144593
www.dedhamosteopathy.co.uk
Dedicated to getting you better
Osteopathy and Western Medical Acupuncture clinic ideally located in
the heart of the Dedham countryside, providing treatment for you and
your family.
●Back pain/sciatica
●Pain/stiffness from Arthritis
●Muscle strains
●Hip/knee/ankle pain
● Tennis/Golfers Elbow
● Tendonitis
●Neck/shoulder pain
● Ligament sprains
●One hour initial
appointment
●On-site free parking
●Open weekdays,
evenings and weekends
Experienced practitioner who has worked in busy multi-disciplinary
practice, giving a greater depth of knowledge in managing your
treatment and follow up care
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Making your will
I offer a home visit service for clients wishing to make their
wills, lasting powers of attorney or advance decisions (to
refuse medical treatment). As a retired solicitor I help my
clients make well planned arrangements (including
providing witnesses to ensure legal acceptance) at a very
competitive price.
Please call 01206 263420
or email me at trevordodwell@aol.com
www.thewillbusiness.com
MATHER & CO
SOLICITORS
ROGER BALMER
DESIGN
LOW COST, HIGH QUALITY
conveyancing and many other
specialised property matters. Other
services include family, Wills & Probate,
Powers of Attorney. Confidential,
efficient, local, low cost service
ARCHITECTURE
AND
Hill House, Grove Hill, Langham,
Colchester, CO4 5PJ
Tel: 01206 322763
Fax: 01206 322895
Visit:
www.mathersolicitors.co.uk
GARDEN DESIGN
Telephone: 01206 299477
Email:
enquiries@rogerbalmerdesign.co.uk
for our online response form
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Would you like to earn an extra
£500 a month and work from
home?
Rodney Cage
Architectural Designs
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For Planning and Building
Regulation Submissions
Flexible hours
Full Training Given
Join a supportive team
Get paid for helping
others to save money
Work now and be paid forever!
Tel: 01473 327354
Are you numerate and literate?
Do you have reasonable
communication skills? Own
transport?
Then contact 07772 884877
Fax: 01473 327311
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Victoria Baker
PILATES
Personally designed courses to improve posture, joint alignment, movement and strength.
Group and individual sessions in a private, comfortable studio.
Tel: (01206) 322244
M obile: 07887 987280
victoria@victoriabakerpilates.com
www.victoriabakerpilates.com
Unit 18
Dedham Vale Business Centre
M anningtree Road
Dedham CO 7 6BL
Primary English and Maths
Tuition/Support
ARTSCENE
Local Mobile Picture Framing Service
30+ years experience
Fun, enjoyable learning!
(Qualified Teacher – Full CRB)
Oil paintings, Photos, Prints, Medals,
3D/Box frames, X-Stitch, Tapestry,
Mount Cutting, Stretching
Also Frames cut to size for the DIY enthusiast
Based in Stratford St Mary, My home or yours.
Please contact Samantha Watts at:
swatts70@sky.com
Mobile 07934 420822 Home 01206 321288
FOR MORE DETAILS TELEPHONE
LESLEY ON 01473 310630 (Bentley)
MOBILE 07500 488667
Maths & Science Tuition
Primary to A Level
ASA PRYKE
PHOTOGRAPHY
School Entrance Exams
*Weddings *Portraiture
Tuition from an experienced
Teacher
*Social Events *Tuition
Call or email to discuss your needs
*Fully Portable Studio*
Celia Iredale
Tel: 01473 314151
Mobile: 07450 769944
Email: celia.iredale@btinternet.com
*Advice Freely Given*
07977 499083
01206 546041
asa.pryke@btinternet.com
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REFLEXOLOGY
ADVANCED HYPNOTHERAPY
Master NLP Practitioner
Overcome problems – Feel great – Achieve your goals
Marion Gill. M.A.R.
HUGH CLOVER
(MA Ed), MABCH, MCAHyp UKCHO
Tel: 01473 314008
Nearly 20 years experience:
Caring and confidential help with relaxation, stress,
phobias, confidence, sleep, smoking, weight, unwanted
habits, and many other psychological, emotional and
physical problems. Hugh is experienced working with
children and teenagers.
Practitioner for 20 years
Operating from
Holton St Mary and
Stow Health Medical Centre,
Stowmarket.
‘Hugh provides a life changing service in a calm and
trusting environment and has a deep understanding
of the human psyche. I believe everyone should try
it.’ Mrs EK
www.mariongillreflexology.co.uk
WHY NOT TAKE A LOOK AT HUGH’S WEBSITE?
WWW.HUGHCLOVER.CO.UK
Member of the Dedham Vale Network
of Complementary
Therapists and practitioners.
www.dedhamvalenetwork.com
For further information please contact Hugh on
01206 323089 or email hughhyp@hotmail.com.
(Stratford St Mary - Easy access and parking just off
the A12 between Ipswich and Colchester)
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Andrew Stewart MSST MRSS
Sports Therapist
and
Shiatsu Practitioner
Injury management and rehabilitation
Back and neck pain, Sciatica, headaches
Stress related conditions, Joint pain, nagging injury
and much more
Practicing in Raydon for over 5 years
andrew@raydontherapies.co.uk
Tel 01473 652093
www.raydontherapies.co.uk
CREATE
individual rooms or entire refurbishments
DESIGN
prepare property to sell
OFFER
on-site and/or virtual design - any location
Call for your free, no obligation consultation
www.pottersantini.com
Telephone Nicola on 07914411399 or Jill on 07767448062
THE BARN
VETERINARY PRACTICE
Station
Farm
Kennels
Robert M Hill BVMS MRCVS
Wenham Road, Copdock, Ipswich
Tel: 01473 730213
2A Ashcroft Road (off Norwich Road), Ipswich
Tel:01473 743460
Consultations by appointment
24 Hour Emergency Service
Monday-Friday: 8.30am-7pm.
Saturday: 9am-12noon.
Sunday: 10am-1pm (Ashcroft Rd only)
MODERN DIAGNOSTIC, MEDICAL
AND SURGICAL FACILITIES ON SITE
CAR PARKING
A small select
Kennels and Cattery
Linda Rowe
Woodlands Road, Raydon,
Ipswich IP7 5QD
Telephone (01473) 827973
Surgical Operating Theatre • Ultrasound scanner
Radiography Department • Electrocardiography
Own laboratory for rapid testing • Endoscopy
Hospitalisation with isolation ward • Stabling
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The answ er t o a l l your pest pr oblem s
Fr e e a d v i ce , su r v e y s a n d q u o t a t i o n s
Rats, Mice, Squirr els, Moles, Rabbits,
Wasps, Hornet s, Cluster Flies, Bed Bugs,
Fleas, Mot hs, Flies, Fly killers & Scr eens
Penrose & Partners
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Upper Street
STRATFORD ST MARY
Tel: 01206 323414
“Friendly, Professional, Local”
The St r eet , Raydo n I P7 5LW
E: info@pest solut ion.co. uk
w w w .lauriepest cont rol.co.uk
T: 01473 396807
Mon–Fri 8.45-12.30 & 2.30-6.30 (4.00 Wed)
Sat morning at Brinkley Lane
Consultations by appointment
Operating Theatre
Main Branch 70 Brinkley Lane, Highwoods,
Colchester 01206 842608
www.penrosevets.co.uk
Call Barbara Sherman on 07890 072163
barbarasherman40@yahoo.com
John L. Haste
Monumental Mason
and Consultant,
Memorial renovations.
New Memorials supplied,
Meadow View Cottage
Higham, Colchester,
Essex. CO7 6ND
Tel: (01206) 337358
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Printed by K•D S, Chattisham. (01473) 652 354
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BENEFICE CONTACTS, SERVICES AND EVENTS
Contact details
Rector: Revd Rosalind Paul: The Rectory, Raydon, IP7 5LH. Tel.: 01473 310677.
Email: rosalind.paul@yahoo.co.uk
Benefice website: www.4marys.org.uk
Please contact the Rector direct to talk about baptisms, confirmations, weddings,
funerals, or for home visits. Please note that her normal day off is Friday.
Churchwardens
Higham
Nicola Tindall 01787 212340
Martyn Carr 01206 337325
Holton
Paul Torrington 01473 312046
Jean Styles 01473 828532
Raydon
Geoff Horrex 01473 310422
Simon Tennent 01473 310320
Stratford
Sandy Ranson 01206 322156
Peter Snelling 01206 337590
Morning and Evening Prayer
Morning Prayer is usually said on the following days:
Mondays
Raydon 11.30 Silent Prayer in the Rectory
Tuesdays
Holton 9.45 a.m. in the church
Wednesdays SSM 9.15 a.m. (except 3rd Wednesday) in the church
Thursdays
Higham 9.15 a.m. in the church
Evening Prayer is normally said by the Rector at 5 p.m. in the Rectory. If you would
like to join her, please call in advance, in case she has had to go to other meetings.
Silent Prayer Group
This group continues to meet at 11.30 a.m. on Mondays in the Rectory at Raydon.
All are welcome.
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Sunday services in January & February
10am
NB> 5pm
5th Jan
SSM
Holton
12th Jan
Higham
Raydon
19th Jan
Holton
SSM
26th Jan
Raydon
SSM Family Hour
Higham
5th Feb
SSM
Holton
12th Feb
Higham
Raydon
19th Feb
Holton
SSM
26th Feb
Raydon
SSM Family Hour
Higham
Family Hour - 4th Sunday Services at SSM
This month’s Family Hour will be on 26 January at 10 a.m. in the Parish Room at
Stratford (followed by a shortened Holy Communion). It is an informal service with
activities for the children, and refreshments afterwards. Everyone welcome,
whatever your age!
Midweek Communion
There is a midweek Communion service following the Book of Common Prayer at
10 a.m. on every 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Parish Room at Stratford St
Mary. The service lasts about 20 minutes and is followed by refreshments and time
for fellowship. This month the service will be on 15 January.
The Filling Station
As the first Wednesday of January is New Year's Day, we have decided not to have
a Filling Station meeting this month, so the next one will be on 5 February, in the
Parish Room as usual, from 7.30-9.30 p.m.
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New Testament Readings and Collects for weekdays in January
5 January: Christmas 2. God our Father, in love you sent your Son that the world
may have life. Lead us to seek him among the outcast and find him in those in
need, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.
6th
John 1.29-34. THE EPIPHANY
7th
Matthew 20.1-16
8th
Matthew 20.17-28
9th
Matthew 20.29-end
10th
Matthew 23.1-12. William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1645
11th
Matthew 23.13-28. Mary Slessor, Missionary in West Africa, 1915
12 January: The Baptism of Christ, 1st Sunday after Epiphany. Heavenly Father,
at the Jordan you revealed Jesus as your Son. May we recognize him as our Lord
and know ourselves to be your beloved children, through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Amen.
13th
Matthew 21.1-17. Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, Teacher of the Faith, 367
14th
Matthew 21.18-32
15th
Matthew 21.33-end
16th
Matthew 22.1-14
17th
Matthew 22.15-33. Antony of Egypt, Hermit, Abbot, 356
18th
Matthew 22.34-end. Beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity
19 January: Epiphany 2. Eternal Lord, our beginning and our end, bring us with
the whole creation to your glory, hidden through past ages and made known in
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
20th
Matthew 24.1-14. Richard Rolle of Hampole, Spiritual Writer, 1349
21st
Matthew 24.15-28
22nd Matthew 24.29-end
23rd
Matthew 25.1-13
24th
Matthew 25.14-30. Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, Teacher of the
Faith, 1622
25th
Philippians 3.1-14. The Conversion of Paul
26 January: Epiphany 3. God of all mercy, your Son proclaimed good news to the
poor, release to the captives, and freedom to the oppressed; anoint us with your
Holy Spirit and set all your people free to praise you in Christ our Lord. Amen.
27th
Matthew 26.1-16
28th
Matthew 26.17-35. Thomas Aquinas, Philosopher, Teacher of the Faith,
1274
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29th
30th
31st
1st
Matthew 26.36-46
Matthew 26.47-56. Charles, King & Martyr, 1649
Matthew 26.57-end. John Bosco, Priest, Founder of the Salesian
Teaching Order, 1888
Matthew 27.1-10. Brigid, Abbess of Kildare, c. 525
For your diaries
9 January Ministry Development Group, 7 p.m., The Rectory
25 January 10-12, Lighting up the church event at SSM. Further information will
be sent around to those interested.
For your prayers
Raydon: May Peacock, Angela Stedman
SSM: Beryl and Reg Price
Outside the Benefice: Lucy Archer, Doreen Keeble
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