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Stratford St Mary Higham Holton St Mary Raydon Quartet The Parish Magazine April 2016 Issue 332

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StratfordSt Mary

Higham

HoltonSt Mary

Raydon

QuartetThe Parish Magazine

April 2016

Issue 332

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Small Ads pin board

You can place items for sale or wanted on the Small Ads Pin Board for free.Just email [email protected] with your advert.

We will place it for one month space permitting.

IGNITION Youth ClubStratford Chapel

Every Friday night7.30 to 9.30

Age 11 - 16contact [email protected]

07842 207598

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considered please call Graham (localresident ) on 01206 322557

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312123

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Occasional weekend babysittingand July au pair needed to helpworking parents with two girlsaged 9 & 11 in Higham. Driveressential.

Experience preferred.

Please call Jo on 07970 782087

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WelcomeDear friends,

I am writing this onPalm Sunday (20March) after a

procession around the church atHolton, with us all waving our palmcrosses as we sang 'Ride on, ride on inmajesty', to remind ourselves that aweek before his death Jesus was beingwelcomed into Jerusalem by the peopleand proclaimed Messiah. But duringthe week after that, what we now callHoly Week, events started to take anugly turn when Jesus upset the Templeauthorities by casting out themoneychangers and the stalls sellingwares for the Temple sacrifices. Andsuddenly the pace of the story speededup as the mood of the crowd changed,till on Good Friday Jesus was takenbefore the Roman authorities andcondemned to a hideous death bycrucifixion.

Children often ask me why Good Fridayis called 'Good' if that is what happenedon that day. The answer is thatChristians know that, because Jesusdied for us on that day, our sins havebeen forgiven and God's love willsurround us for evermore. WithoutJesus' death, we would have been leftin our sins and God would continue tofeel the anguish of seeing us allcontinue to reject his ways and his love.So it is certainly a very good day for

those who commit themselves tofollowing God in their lives, for weknow that, with Jesus' death, we haveGod with us all the time and that at theend, we shall be with him in eternity.

By the time you read this, I hope youand yours will have had a very goodEaster, and that April will bring ussome spring-like weather as childrengo back to school and studentsresume their courses. May this'summer' term be a good one for all,students and teachers alike.

April 2nd will also bring us a concertin Stratford St Mary church at 7.30p.m. The Suffolk Church Singers readabout the plight of the church roofthere and kindly offered a concert freeof charge so that we could raisemoney for the Roof Fund. Please docome and join us for an evening ofmusic and refreshments.

May God bless you all.

Rosalind Paul, Rector

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The Quartet Diary

April

2 Suffolk Church Singers, SSM RDGC Spring Show Barbara’s Bonanza Sale, SSM

6 Stour Valley Men’s Probus Club

10 SSM Rambling Club SESAW Spring Sale, Long Melford

13-16 Dedham Players “The Dresser”

13 Stour Valley U3A

15 HSM Social Club AGM

20 AGM HSM Millenium Green Trust Stour Valley Men’s Probus Club Babergh Business Evening

21 HSM Social Club Beacon lighting

22 SSM Rambling Club Orchard Barns Open Day

23 Passover Demonstration, SSM Book Bonanza Raydon

24 HSM Social Club St George’s Day Lunch

25 Annual Parish Meeting, SSM

26 Raydon Fair Trade Coffee Morning

27 HSM Annual Parochial Church Meeting

28 RDGC Meeting

May

6 Raydon Fashion Show

9 SSM Parish Council Meeting Breast Cancer Walk

14 Raydon Village Hall Market

20 Great British Fish and Chip Supper

22 HSM Open Gardens

24 Raydon Fair Trade Coffee Morning

26 R&DGC meeting

30 Nayland Church Fete

June

11 Celebrations for 90th birthday of HM The Queen

21 Raydon Fair Trade Coffee Morning

26 R&DGC Outing to Woburn Abbey

July

11 SSM Parish Council Meeting

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Editors Corner

March winds have already blown the monthaway and April is upon us. The winds weren'tthat strong, but so cold, weren’t they! Let’shope April heralds the beginning of warmertimes to come. We’re certainly going to needthem, there’s a lot of articles for spring andsummer events all through the magazine,and plenty of opportunity to volunteer to helpat them as well - always easier if the weatheris set fine!

Talking of weather, on page 15 there’s anarticle from Robin Jackson, our very ownvillage meteorologist, with facts and figuresabout the recent climate - do take a look.

Another interesting article can be found onpage 10. We have been contacted by KarenBeedy from South Carolina who has foundsome old photos of her great grandparentshouse in Stratford St Mary. She is hoping tojog someone’s memory about them anddiscover more about the time they were atStratford. The photos she’s sent are datingsomewhere in the first 50 years of lastcentury, but she’s not sure when.

If anyone can help out with information onJohn or Nancy Dickings when they ran theKings Arms, please let Anne or Jane knowand we’ll pass the information on.

One last note - we have a farewell fromPSCO Mandy Coleman . We have becomea victim of the times and her post at Hadleighhas been axed - see page 22. I’m hoping wewill be able to get briefings again from thelocal police, but we may have to be patient!

Happy reading

Anne and Jane,

Articles for the Quartet are included if wehave room, and if, in the opinion of theeditors, they are of general interest to ourreaders. Please remember all articles willbe subject to editing. We prefer you tocontact us via email where possible.

Copy deadline for next edition:19th April 2016

Contact details: Email:[email protected]

Editors:Anne Wicks; 1 Corpus ChristiCottages, Holton St Mary. CO7 6NN

Jane Lelliott ; 5 Swan Meadow,Stratford St Mary. CO7 6JQ

Distribution: Dave Leach07930390517

Invoicing: Jenny [email protected]

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Stratford St Mary

Transport to medicalappointments.

If you live in Stratford St Mary and havedifficulty in getting to and from medicalappointments our friendly team are happyto help.

We can also help with transport to visitpeople in hospital.

Please give us as much notice as you can.

ring:. Charlie Ablitt on 01206 322684Lynn Badcock on 01206 323788

Please note the following dates for theParish Council meetings:

May 9th 7.30pmJuly 11th 7.30pmSeptember 12th 7.30pmNovember 14th 7.30pm

Annual Parish Meeting at VillageInstitute

Being held on 25th April at 7.30pm, we willalso be having a guest speaker AndrewRavasio who is from the PatientParticipation Group for the ConstableCountry Medical Practice, who will beattending, to inform and update villagerson how the Practice has changed andimproved since they were put into specialmeasures last year. We would like asmany people to come to the meeting tohear what he has to say and ask him anyquestions they may have.

SSM First Responders

AGM will be held at 8pm on Tuesday26th April 2016 in the Parish Rooms.Please feel free to come along andhear what we have done over the lastyear. Refreshments available. Allwelcome.

COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCHSCHEME

This has been in operation since 2013 andis run by village residents giving their timein order to make our village safer forresidents of all age groups by encouragingmotorists to drive through our village at nomore than the legal limit of 30mph.

We would, however, welcome a few morevolunteers into the scheme so if you couldspare just 1 or 2 hours per month pleaseconsider joining us.

Please contactBill Davies,3.Spanbies Road,tel 01206 322990 for more details.

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Stratford St Mary ParishCouncil Emergency Team

If an emergency does arise, pleasecontact one of the following teammembers:

Hilary Cairns – Emergency TeamLeader6 Mors End 01206 32341707712 [email protected] Woodard12 Swaynes 01206 [email protected] GriffinBrook Farm, School Lane 01206337363/07885 [email protected] Kite42 Strickmere 01206 32248207958 515573Bill Davies3 Spanbies 01206 [email protected]

STRATFORD St. MARYPARISH ROOM

letting fees are as follows:

1 session - £17.00.2 consecutive sessions - £30.00.

all day - £38.00.A session is 5 hours i.e. morning -

afternoon- eveningSpecial rates for regular bookings.Heating and lighting are includedFor booking please see or ring

Don Umfreville at Christmas Cottage,Upper Street.

STRATFORD ST MARYCHURCH

On Saturday 2nd Aprilat 7.30pm

We are really lucky to have The SuffolkChurch Singers from Bury St Edmunds

to entertain us.They are a group of Singers who aid

Suffolk Churches which are in need offinance. We really hope you will support

our roof fund on this occasion andsupport this group of singers who are

prepared to travel from Bury St Edmundsto help us raise money for our new roof.

Tickets will cost £7 and there will be anopportunity to buy refreshments on the

night.

For tickets or more information pleasecontact Christine Cousins on 322530.

Stratford St Mary Parish Council websitehas now been updated. Please pop over towww.stratfordstmary.onesuffolk.net and letus know what you think. If you would likeyour event advertised on the website aswell as in the Quartet, whatever it may be,please let the parish clerk know [email protected]

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SSM Rambling Club

Future EventsWednesday 30 March – Copford Green(about 4.5 miles)Sunday 10 April – Wivenhoe (about 4 miles)Friday 22 April – Wrabness/StourValleyWood (about 4.5 miles)

Recent Walks21 February; Felixstowe; good turnout of15 walkers. In a change to the usualarrangements for this walk, we started andfinished at Felixstowe Ferry. After placingour orders in the Ferryboat Inn for lunch,we headed to the coast and Southwardspast the first Martello Tower. In spite of themild conditions that had arrived thisweekend, a biting wind was blowing fromthe South and it was quite bracing. The tidewas probably higher than we had seenbefore and we had to take some care toavoid getting splashed or worse.

We passed the golf course, after which theleaders had to wait some time for stragglersto catch up. Following the little incursioninland, we returned to the sea front again,and 5 walkers stopped in the Fludyer Armsto have coffee. The others walked as far asthe Spa Pavilion, where we turned round,initially walking through the landscapedgardens. It was good to feel the wind behindus now. As we passed the Fludyer Armsagain, the coffee drinkers waved to showthey had seen us, before they followed usback to the Ferryboat Inn. As we had sucha large group, and the pub was very busywith the Sunday trade, we were split into 2groups in different rooms for lunch.

7 March; Great Bromley; 9 walkers. Westarted from Great Bromley church, with acold breeze, but dry and sunny. The initial

route was on tarmac, but after HareGreen we had to tackle the usual muddyconditions towards Balls Green with care.We arrived at the Old Courthouse Innrather early, but the landlady kindly let usin at 11:45 for lunch. The newmanagement are continuing to run anattractive establishment, and we had agood meal. Returning towards the churchthe next “off-road” area to Cowey Greenwas not as muddy or challenging as theearlier lane. For the last stretch, weconsidered taking the road to avoid morepotentially muddy fields; eventuallyopting for the usual route over the fields,the mud was not too bad. Throughout thewhole walk, we were also quite fortunateto dodge the intermittent showers.

ANNUAL DINNER We had a new venuefor our dinner – 26 turned up at theGeorge in Hadleigh. The menu wasattractive and good value and we had avery enjoyable evening.

Main contact is the chairman, DonUmfreville on 01206 322626. Unlessstated otherwise, we meet up at 09:45 atthe Parish Room, Upper Street, StratfordSt Mary.

Dave George 01206 322297

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Interested in becoming a CFR?

Why not find out what it is about?

Look at the CFR link on the East ofEngland Ambulance Services website.You can even apply on line!

If you watch the training video - do notbe alarmed - you are never expectedto do mouth to mouth.

For further information, please contactyour local co-ordinator.

MUMS & TOTS

Every Tuesday 9.15 – 11.30 a.m.Stratford Chapel, Upper StreetStratford St. Mary CO7 6JH

Join us every Tuesday morning at Mums &Tots. A great way to meet other mums,dads, grandparents & carers while the littleones get creative and play.

£1.00 per sessionDrinks & snacks providedFor more details call Becky on (01206)323095

HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUSTCYCLE RIDE – SATURDAY 10SEPTEMBER 2016

10 Sep - a date for your diaries.

I will pass on sponsorship forms for theannual Suffolk Churches bike ride to thosewho have taken part in previous yearswhen I receive them. Newcomers arevery welcome to take part, to support anychurch of your choice, and can contact meon 322259, call into Rosebank, LowerStreet, or the Post Office Upper St, tocollect a sponsorship form.

It is not too early to start finding sponsorsto support your efforts.

Judi Isaac

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SSM Village Life

Stratford St Mary’s celebrationof Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th Birthday

Saturday 11th June 2016Stratford St Mary School Playing Field

12:30 to 18:30Magna Games and Birthday Tea.

Outline programme.12:30 – HMQ90 opens, in time for the flypast (on route to London)

13:15 Family Fun Run Start (1 mile course around the village)13:00 to 16:00 – Live music, sideshows and amusements

14:00 Family Fun Run Finish (in the HMQ90 Arena)14:00 to 16:00 – Magna Games on arena track including:

The wheelbarrow and Water Race, The Shovel and Cabbage Sprint, Horseshoe Pitching, Tossingthe Peat Bale and The Magna Endurance Time-trial

16:00 Presentation of the Magna Games Winners Medals 16:00 to 17:00 – Traditional Birthday Tea

(music and other entertainments will be staged during tea)17:00 ‘Stratford St Mary during the Queen’s Reign’ photograph competition and launch of

VillageLife ‘Book of Memories’ project17:15 to 18:30 Country dancing in central marquee

A prize will be awarded to the most patriotically dressed partygoer.

This celebration is being arranged by the village, for the village and we hope thatresidents (and their families) as well as those who work in the village, will join in thefun. To assist catering for the ‘Birthday Tea’, entry will be by ticket only and ticketbooking will open in April. Tickets may be available at the gate on the day but therecan be no guarantee of availability – so please book early to avoid being disappointed.

Success will very much depend on individualcontribution, both on the day and during the period

leading up to the celebration.If you would be willing to make a little time available

to help ensure that success please call Brian on01206 323 091 to add your name to the roster.

VillageLife – be part of it!

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Hello

I have attached a few very oldphotos from Corner House andthe Kings Arms Inn. My greatgrandparents John ThomasDickings and Nancy BlakesleyWyard Dickings, ran the innand I believe they lived in theCorner House sometimebetween 1902 and 1920. I'mnot sure about the exact dates.

I thought youmight like themfor yourmagazine. Ifsomeone has abetter idea onthe dates thatwould be greatto know!

Karen BeedySouth Carolina

Please doemail Anne orJane if you haveany informationfor Karen, andwe’ll pass it on

[email protected]

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The Institute hall

can be hired at reasonable rates for a widerange of social activities. Please contactour booking secretary Anna Shead on01206 321261 or [email protected] formore information. Many thanks to all our100 Club subscribers for your continuedsupport in helping us to maintain yourvillage hall. Membership costs only £1 permonth and you could win £40 first prize inour monthly draw. Contact Sue or EddieLawrence on 01206 322066 if you wish tojoin.

Stratford St Mary Institute Committee

Village Life - A Book ofMemories

Collaboration is underway betweenVillageLife and the Church Fabric Fund tocreate a book of stories/anecdotes andphotographs covering all aspects of villagelife with particular reference to changesover time (i.e. the history behind villagenames such as ‘Gooseacre’; the variousshops we’ve had, petrol stations, tearooms, the doctors and the morgue etc.) aswell as tales about village characters suchas the one about the church wardenpinching wood for the church boiler fromTilly’s fish drying operation in ChurchCottage.

The project will be officially launched atHMQ 90 in June and we will be looking forvolunteers to help with the gathering ofinformation as well as contributions fromvillagers who have memories they wouldlike to share. The information gathering willbe undertaken in various ways, involvingcoffee mornings; wine & cheeseevenings etc. to help stimulate everybody’smemory process. We also plan to devoteone of VillageLife’s Stories by the Fireevenings at the Swan next winter, toreadings from the collection, as part of thefinal selection process.

If you would like to ‘be part of it’, callJulie on 0798 963 9583 or Brian on 01206323 091VillageLife – be part of it!

STRATFORD ST MARYPARISH COUNCIL

Notice of Vacancy

Notice is hereby given that there is avacancy on Stratford St Mary ParishCouncil. The vacancy has previously beenadvertised, and no election has beenrequested. The Council is now able to fillthe vacancy by co-option.

Application should be made in writing to theChairman to the Council and delivered orposted to 3 Spanbies Road,Stratford StMary,Suffolk CO7 6YHEMAIL [email protected]

Applicants are asked to give brief reasonsfor offering their services to the Council.Any elector interested in applying iswelcome to contact the Chairman for furtherdetails. The successful applicant will bechosen following consideration by theParish Council.

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wet but mild note. This year as well as alarge selection of Fair Trade goods to buywe had a table full of home made cakestoo. Not just cakes either but the “FamousFrinton Baker” was expected! Poor man,when he arrived laden with sausage rollscheese scones and pies he was nearlyflattened in the rush and sold out withinminutes! It is with huge thanks to everyonewho came and supported this event that Ihave been able to send a grand total of£106 to Traidcraft for their trainingprogrammes for vulnerable farmers.

Now for the knitters! How busy everyonehas been, several bags full of lovely knittedsquares arrived for me to take to the ladieswho sew them into the baby blankets forHaiti. I took them last week along with thelovely crochet blankets that had also beendonated. They were received with delightand many thanks for all our efforts, andplease can we continue knitting!

We have another special coffee morningon March 29th. It is Easter weekend andthe Church will be filled with lovely basketsof flowers incorporating the lilies that havebeen donated in memory of our lovedones. Do come and treat yourself to alovely cup of Fair Trade coffee and a strollaround the Church for a real sensorysensation.

Raydon

Fair Trade CoffeeMorning

Our Fair Trade CoffeeMorning and annual“BIG BREW” tocelebrate Fair Tradefortnight started of on a

Finally a huge thanks to everyone forsupporting these events and look forwardto seeing you on March 29th.

Wendy Mumford 312123

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Raydon and District Gardening Club

So here we are it’s mid March and“Springtime” just a pity the weather is notwarmer but as I said in last month’s issue itwould be sod’s law after the mild winter itwould turn colder and possibly get somewhite stuff, albeit mostly overnight frosts sofar, which guess you have noticed thedaffodils do not like much. At least the sunis getting warmer provided you are out ofthe Easterly winds. All we need now is forthe ground temperatures to warm up so wecan get planting in earnest all the vegetableand flower seeds.

February 25th’s meeting got us off to a flyingstart this year with a super night by SarahCook & Jim Marshall giving us a illustratedtalk on how they won “Gold” at Chelseaflower show in 2015 with the star of thestand garden “The Iris”, This regal flowerwhen shown by our expert growers iscertainly something to behold. Their talkwas filled with expert advice, knowhow,humour, and great slides which we allenjoyed thoroughly.

Do come along to our members only “SpringShow” on Saturday 2nd April to view theexhibits, have a chat, enjoy refreshment &raffle inside the Village Hall (the oldschool). Show open for visitors at 2.30 –4.15pm. Our President will be handing outthe prizes at 3.30pm followed by the raffleas usual. We are so lucky to have thisvaluable asset in Raydon as it’s the onlyplace large enough to hold this villagecommunity event.

Now on 28th April our monthly meeting willbe a Plant Heritage Demonstration not tobe missed as I am sure we will all learn a

lot of useful information on taking cuttings,potting up, splitting up plants to increasestock etc so make a note to come along,bring a friend, and perhaps bring a bag as Iguess there may be plants to purchase !!!Advance notice on 26th May we have asubject called “Tips from a Florist” then on|26th June our annual coach outing this yearto Woburn Abbey, the gardens + a GardenShow. We are taking bookings now so don`tmiss out. As always your committee looksforward to meeting you all once again.

Geoff Horrex (310422).

www.raydon-gc.org.uk

36th Year

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If you would like to see copies of theminutes of any Raydon Parish Councilmeetings, please contact Jane Cryer,Parish Clerk on 07920 713940, or emailher at [email protected].

SPEEDING – HELP TO MAKERAYDON SAFER

It is a matter of extreme concern to yourParish Council that speeding traffic in thevillage is becoming more prevalent by theday - and statistics show an alarmingpicture.

Your Parish Council is determined to try toalleviate this problem and is considering anumber of speed detection devicessuitable for our road conditions andeffective as deterrents.Research has involved a lengthyconsultation with neighbouring parisheswho have already acquired suchequipment and operated it for some time.We can report that the most effectivemeans of curbing speeding, based on ourconsultation, appears to be CommunitySpeedwatch. Some parishes say that theresults have been conclusive - speedinghas been noticeably reduced.

However, this would require volunteers tooperate the equipment. Please contact meif you would be prepared to participate,should the PC decide to go ahead with thisinitiative – full training would be given.You can find out more about CommunitySpeedwatch by visiting:http://www.suffolk.police.uk/safetyadvice/roadsafety/knowthelaw/speeding/communityspeedwatch.aspx

Jane CryerClerk to Raydon Parish Council01473 824287 / 07920 [email protected]

Raydon Century Club Draws:

MARCH£25 21 Mrs J Hyland£15 43 Mrs J Newby£10 6 Nadia Hajaig£5 31 Leah Banyard£5 129 Mr G Horrex£5 88 Mrs G Mason£5 96 Mr & Mrs Girling

BOOK BONANZA

And sale of other items

Inside Raydon Church10am-1pm April 23rd

Refreshments available

In aid of fabric fund

Raydon Village Hall Market.

A sale of plants, cakes gifts andsundries will take place on the 14th of

May at 10am.

There will also be a raffle, teas andcoffees and a tombola.

If you wish to have a table to sell yourwares at this event for £5, then please

contact Mrs Betty Cooper on 01473310088.

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RAYDON PARISH COUNCILNEEDS YOU!

Raydon Parish Council should have nineParish Councillors - at the moment we haveonly five. We wish to fill the four vacanciesin order to be able to represent you aseffectively as possible. In particular, weare keen to recruit people from LowerRaydon as the existing Councillors are allfrom the upper part of the village.The job of a Parish Councillor is torepresent the interest of the village as awhole. As a Parish Councillor you willrepresent the electors of Raydon in raisingand discussing those issues on which theParish Council is empowered to act. Youwill be expected to attend the regularCouncil meetings, which are held monthlyon a Thursday. Membership of the Councilis open to electors whose residence is inRaydon or within 3 miles of Raydon, orwhose principal place of work is Raydon.Training is available through SALC (SuffolkAssociation of Local Councils).If you wish to support your village and areinterested in becoming a Parish Councillor,please contact meJane CryerClerk to Raydon Parish Council01473 824287 / 07920 [email protected]

Weather Watchers

We have just experienced one of the mildestwinters I have records for in the area wherewe live. A few facts and figures follows: Theaverage maximum temperature for themonths, December, January and Februarywas 10.0C and the average minimum was5.6C These compare to the normal valuesof 6.8C and 2,2C for these months.December was exceptionally warm, themean maximum and minimum temperaturebeing 12.6C and 9.2C. There were no frostsand not a single flake of snow. January andFebruary were less mild but temperaturesremained above normal, February being thecoldest month of the winter with 13 frostsincluding 6 air frosts. Surprisingly the winterwas comparatively dry. The total rainfall Imeasured for the 3 winter months was 110.6millimetres(4.35 inches), the normal amountone would expect being 145millimetres(5,71inches) On the late eveningof February 8th, there were some loud clapsof thunder accompanied by heavy rain(10millimetres) and I half expected the lights togo off, wondering if any structure nearby hadbeen struck by lightning. Fortunately, it didn'thappen but it reminded me of the weatheradage that thunder in Spring, cold will bringalthough February can hardly be called aSpring month but the weather afterwards didchange to a colder theme. We have beenextremely lucky this winter by notexperiencing the floods that occurred in thenorthern parts of the country, a total of 343millimetres of rain falling in the Lake Districtin December and similar amounts inAberdeenshire during January. Having saidthis, we do live in the driest part of thecountry. However, Stratford St Mary,Dedham and Flatford are in the flood plainof the river Stour and the adjacent meadowsare likely to become flooded if rainfallexceeds 100 millimetres (4 inches) in anyone winter month. The river Stour wasdredged some 15 years ago at Stratford toreduce the flooding risks in Lower Street andHigham road. Exceptionally, flooding willoccur but few properties are at risk now.

As the evaporation rate is 60 times more inSummer compared to the winter monthsdue to the strength of the sun, flooding isunusual this time of the year apart fromflash floods from thunderstorms andunderlines the necessity to keep drains freeof debris. The occurrence of thunder inSummer has noticeably decreased inrecent years with power cuts due tolightning strikes happening less frequently.Is global warming anything to do with this?I leave this thought with you.

Robin Jackson

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Higham

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Holton St Mary

Holton St Mary SocialClub

Whist – last Friday of the month

Beacon lit on Millennium Green forQueen’s Birthday – 21st April

Golf Day – Date & Venue TBA

AGM – 15th April @ 8.30pm

Holton St Mary Millennium Green

The Annual General Meeting of theMillennium Green Trust will be held onWednesday 20th April 2016 at 7.45pm inthe Village Hall. This is just ahead of theAnnual Parish Meeting.

Subscriptions for the Century Club arenow almost complete but if you would liketo take part and have not beenapproached by a Trustee please let meknow. The cost is £12 per year and themonthly prizes are £25, £15, £10 and 2 x£5. The income generated by the CenturyClub pays for the upkeep of the Greenand the Public Liability Insurance.

Marjorie Haste, Secretary

01473 311615

First Friday of the Month

Every first Friday of the month, alunch club is held in the Village Hallfor residents of Holton St Mary.A light lunch is served between 12.30and 2.00 pm at a cost of £2.50 each.The First Friday of the Month LunchClub is a collaboration between someof the organised groups in the village,and is non- profit making!Any surplus funds are reinvested.To reserve a place, please contactFrances Torrington (01473 312046/[email protected] ),Sally Thurlow (01473 312080/[email protected]) orJinny Hay (07717 867583 /[email protected]) at least a week beforehand for cater-ing purposes.

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Holton St Mary VillageHall

can be hired at very reasonablerates!

Available during the day and mostevenings (not Friday) from £17.00

Saturdays from £35.00

For further information and bookingplease contact Rachel Eagle on

01473 310550

The Annual ParochialChurch Meeting of theparish of Holton St. Mary

Will be held on: Wednesday, April 27th

In: the Village HallAt: 7.45p.m.The meeting will include the AnnualMeeting of Parishioners to elect twochurchwardens and is open to all residentsand those on the Church Electoral Rollfollowed by the Annual Parochial ChurchMeeting open to all on the ChurchElectoral Roll.Jean Styles and Paul Torrington(Churchwardens)Holton St Mary Open Gardens

Sunday 22nd May 2016: 11am to 5 pm

Proceeds to Holton St MaryChurch Fabric Fund

The Holton St Mary Open Gardens,established 20 years ago in 1996,

will take place for the sixth time onSunday 22nd May 2016.

All proceeds will go towards theHolton St Mary Fabric Fund.

Would you be interested in helpingout in one of the following ways?

Opening Your Garden?Setting up?

Car parking in the ChurchSquare?

Preparing and servingrefreshments?

Tidying Up?Please contact Frances Torrington

(312046) or Sally Thurlow (312080)if you are interested in any of the

above. Thank you!

Help required to developoutdoor activities project‏

4 Season, 40 Reasons’ is an exciting newproject which is hoping to build on thesuccess of the National Trusts ‘50 Thingsto Do Before you are 11 ¾ ‘Our work so far has shown that there arereal barriers (perceived and actual) topeople spending time outdoors, so we reallywant this project to help unlock some ofthese barriers by being an inspirational listof things to do for the whole family, linkedto suitable and fun rewards.Through this project we want to encouragethose that are not engaged with theoutdoors and find out what wouldencourage them to get outside on a wintryday, or to switch off Saturday morningtelevision and go exploring.This project will be delivered out acrossSuffolk later this Spring, and as such wewould really appreciate you sharing thissurvey to as people and from all ages toensure we get our activities right for ourtarget group.https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Suffolk40Thank you in advance of your help

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Constable Singers

Constable singers have had some verygood pre Christmas concerts/ events atFlatford, Wivenhoe, Hare and Hounds E.Bergholt and at Claydon and Capel .

We meet at East Bergholt Lamb Schooleach Thursday at 7pm apart from thesecond Thursday when we are at HoltonVillage Hall to sing from the musicals andpopular music. We would welcome newmembers so come and have a freesession .No need to be able to readmusic and we sing along to cd's or guitar.

For further details contact Yvonne01206298428 or Mel 01206298628

Nayland Church Fete

Bank Holiday Monday 30th May2pm to 4.30pm

Village Hall, Church Lane, Nayland

Music by Victory Jazz Band,Classic Vehicle Display

Home Made Cakes and TeasIce creams and Hot dogs

Children’s Sport and Adult NoveltyRaces, Tug of war, Raffle

Sideshows including Splat the rat,China Smash, lucky dip, Face Painting,

Nayland’s Roler Coaster, Stallsincluding Plants, Books, Toys, Vintage,

China and Glass

Free Parking

Entry: Adults £2, Conc £1, Children

New evening and weekendhours at Joseph’s Court!

For people with multiple sclerosis, findingthe right exercise is important. MS affectspeople differently, and the specialisedequipment at Joseph’s Court enablespeople with limited mobility to take part inexercise. Above all, Joseph’s Court is acommunity hub, offering a positiveatmosphere to connect with other peopleand really make the most of today.

MS-UK supports people through theirWellness Centre, Joseph’s Court. Based inHythe Quay, Colchester, the centre openedin 2012 to support local people affected bymultiple sclerosis. Since then, the centrehas grown and developed new services forpeople experiencing a range of neurologicalconditions.

To keep up with rising demand and toensure MS-UK can meet the needs of allpeople in the community affected by MS,they have extended their opening hours.

The Wellness Centre is now open 10am to8pm Monday to Thursday, 10am to 5pm onFridays and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays.

By extending services to include eveningsand weekends, Joseph’s Court is able tosupport more people affected by MS,including those that may be in full-timeemployment or that would prefer to comealong later in the day.

Mike KintonCentre ManagerMS-UK Josephs Court01206 [email protected]

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Dedham Community Farmurgently seeks volunteers

Do you love ANIMALS and have a fewhours a week to spare.

If so, we urgently need help with AnimalWelfare, Maintenance and LandManagement. We are a not for profitcommunity farm which stands on 14 acresin the beautiful Dedham Countryside. Runby Volunteers and Occupational Therapistswe aim to bring the pleasure andtherapeutic value of the human-animalbond to people with disabilities and learningdifficulties.

Please contact either Cath on 07825 952560 or Debbie on 07788 718 817 for moreinformation.

Ken’s NewsI was feeling a bitsorry for myselfafter the vetremoved four of myteeth but a walk inthe garden put meright. The birdswere singing, theflowers looked

bright and cheerful in the Spring sunshineand Mum had her first fledgling casualty ofthe season.Remember that as from 6th April, all us dogsover 8 weeks old must wear a collar and tagwhen in a public place in England, with theowner’s name and address. We must alsobe microchipped and the details kept up todate. Apart from risking a £500 fine, non-compliance could cause you muchheartache if your pooch was lost. I’m so gladI was “chipped” when I went missing a fewyears ago or I might never have returnedhome.Barbara is ready with lots to sell at herBonanza Sale at the Parish Rooms StratfordSt. Mary on 2nd April, starting at 10am. OurSpring Sale at The Old School in LongMelford, 10-3pm on 10th April will offerblue/white and yellow/green goodies, travel,pet and disability items, crafts, collectables- even the Teddy Bears picnic! After that,test your General Knowledge at a QuizEvening on 14th May in LeavenheathVillage Hall. There will be a licensed bar andbig raffle, tickets £8 per person including ahot supper. Phone 01206 263269 to bookup to eight team members.I’m back on form now but Mum wants me tochew on sensible things to keep my teethclean. Little does she know about hermissing specs waiting under the desk forme, Kenny the Boss, Chihuahua.Suffolk and Essex Small Animal Welfare,Reg.Charity No:1124029, Open 10-1pmThurs-Sun, Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO64PP. Tel: 01787 210888. www.sesaw.co.ukemail: [email protected]

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Waste & Recycling Collection Schedule 2016

Recycling this week

Rubbish collected this week

Dedham Tennis Club is now takingmembership for 2016. Playingopportunities for all standards and ages.We have a range of junior and adultcoaching programmes in addition toregular club play sessions andcompetitions, match play and muchmore. Visitwww.dedhamtennis.org.uk or contactour Membership Secretary, CarolineWeston on 01206 323726 for furtherinformation.In addition we are delighted to announcethe appointment of a new coach at theclub, Paul Newman. If you would like tobook coaching please [email protected]

Bank Holiday week, everybodys collectionwill be a day later

Babergh East SaferNeighbourhood team

Sadly, my time in Hadleigh has beenbrought to an end with an official andchosen move to the Control Room atHeadquarters from 21st March. Thisdecision has been made based on theefficiency savings enforced on the Policeby the Government, which has meant a cutin numbers for the Safer NeighbourhoodTeam based at Hadleigh. Hadleigh SNThave had to reduce its numbers from 2 PC’sand 6 PCSO’s to 2 PC’s and 4 PCSO’s,(force wide the numbers were 166 PCSO’sdown to 107 PCSO’s).

I have totally enjoyed my time covering thevillages over the past nine years and willmiss being out and about, meeting andchatting to people. I would like to thank youall for your support and help over the years.Hopefully you found some of my articlesuseful? I’m sure once the team is in placethey will make themselves known to you alland help out as best they can.Should you need to contact anyone fromthe SNT then please do so via the teamemail account:[email protected]

So for the last time …. PCSO 3108 MandyColeman ‘So long, Farewell, AufWiedersehen….Goodbye’

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Th e Gr ea t

Great British Fish and Chip Supper –Friday 20th May 2016

Want to eat Fish and Chips, whileraising money for charity? Hold a fishand chip supper on Friday 20th May2016 whilst raising awareness ofspinal cord injury and supportingSIA’s vital services.

For more information or request afundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on0845 071 4350 or email

Supper

Constable Country PatientParticipation Group (PPG)

Thanks once again to everyone who hascontacted us personally by phone, email orusing the comments cards in the waitingrooms. Our email address [email protected] details for PPG members are ondisplay in both waiting rooms and on parishcouncil noticeboards. We always do ourbest to deal with your queries andcomplaints. Minutes of our meetings areavailable on the practice website:www.constablecountrymedicalpractice.co.uk/ppg.aspxWe have a number of issues which havebeen raised with us recently:Text message reminders – we are awarethat people are getting these sometimesweeks in advance of their appointmentinstead of the day before. This is acomputer software issue and the practicehas raised this with the software suppliers.

Difficulty with booking online appointments- this issue has been logged with thepractice manager, Pete Keeble, who istrying to sort it out.Ongoing problems with getting localphlebotomy appointments due to long termstaff sickness. As mentioned previouslyother staff are taking blood samples, butsome patients are having to go to theRiverside clinic in Ipswich for urgent bloodtests. We will give you an update when wehave any more news.Overhead displays in waiting rooms – weare aware that people who have sightproblems can’t read their name on theoverhead displays when they are beingcalled for an appointment. Please tell thereceptionist so that either the doctor cancome and collect the patient or thereceptionist can make them aware thatthey are being called.Do you have trouble getting toappointments?A reminder that if you live in East Bergholtor Brantham there is a voluntary carservice. Please let the receptionist know atthe time of booking if you need a lift to anappointment. A service will also beavailable soon in Capel St. Mary. Thanksto Chris Yule for organising this.Healthwatch Suffolk surveyPPG members will once again be involvedwith patient surveys in March at the Capeland East Bergholt surgeries. Thesesurveys are being organised byHealthwatch Suffolk. We are grateful toHealthwatch for their ongoing support to usas a group and especially to Gill Jones whohas attended many of our meetings andhas given us valuable advice.Please get in touch – if you have any ideasfor ways in which the PPG can betterengage with patients in the practice.Members of the group continue to attendcoffee mornings and other events in thepractice area. If there is a particularmeeting you would like us to attend pleaseget in touch.Kathy Pollard, Chair Constable CountryMedical Practice. Tel: 01473 311384

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Local Services

The Constable CountryMedical Practice

The Medical Centre,Heath Road, East Bergholt, ColchesterCO7 6RT

Surgery opening hours8.00am – 6.30pm Monday to FridayTelephone 01206 298272Fax 01206 299010

36 The Street, Capel St Mary, IpswichIP9 2EE

Surgery opening hours8.00am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday

Dispensary 8.30am – 6.15pm(closed between 1-2pm)Telephone 01473 310203Fax 01473 311722

Stratford Village POOpening times

SHOP:Monday 9am to 1pm - 2pm to 5.30pm

Tues to Fri (inc) 8.30am to 1pm - 2pm to5.30pm Saturday 8.30am to 1pm

POST OFFICE:Tuesday to Saturday (inc) 9.00 am to 1pm

MOBILE LIBRARY

Stratford St Mary - Route 11The bus stops every 4 weeks onWednesdays20 April, 18 May, 15 June, 13 July, 10August, 7 September, 5 October, 30November, 28 December

Black Horse - 11.05am - 11.20amTally Ho! Corner - 11.25am - 11.45amStrickmere (School Lane end) - 11.50am -12.10pm

Route 14The bus stops every 4 weeks on Tuesdays,Holton St MaryChurch Square - 10.00 - 10.15amRaydonSt Mary’s Raydon - 10.20am - 11.05amLower RaydonSulleys Hill - 11.10 - 11.25amHighamThe Green - 11.35 am to 11.50 am

26 April, 24 May, 21 June, 19 July, 16August, 13 September, 11 October, 8November, 6 December

The customer service line 01473 283838is staffed 9am to 5pm from Monday to Fridayand can handle any library customer queriesrenewals and reservations to any generallibrary queries. An answer phone is availableoutside of operating hours and people canalso email [email protected] .

Crime preventionhttp://www.suffolk.police.uk/safetyadvice/reportacrime/tellthepolice.aspx

PC 1347 Gilkes Pcso 3041 Cooper [email protected]…101

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Local DirectoryTH

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Conference room availableContact Anne on 07941 781489 for more details

OFFICE and WORKSHOPPREMISES TO RENT� Central East Bergholt with excellent road and rail links� Various sizes with tailored leasing arrangements� Carpeted offices with own toilets and kitchenette� Quiet rural location with plenty of parking

www.gattinetts.co.ukOr ring 01206 393089 / 07941 781489

Local Mobile Picture Framing Service30+ years experience

Oil paintings, Photos, Prints, Medals,3D/Box frames, X-Stitch, Tapestry,

Mount Cutting, StretchingAlso Frames cut to size for the DIY enthusiast

FOR MORE DETAILS TELEPHONELESLEY ON 01473 310630 (Bentley)

MOBILE 07500 488667

Mark’s Travel Service(Dedham’s Private Hire)

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Old Joes Golf ClubAre you looking for somewhere fun, relaxed and affordable to learn or practice golf?

Here at Old Joes we have some amazing facilities available to all levels of golferwhether you are just starting out to the player looking for more intensive practice.

Our facilities includeA 10 bay floodlit driving rangePractice putting and chipping green with two practice bunkersA recently installed pro shop home to Nike GolfA custom fitting suite with state of the art launch monitor systemCafé with hot drinks available all year

As well as our friendly, knowledgeable staff who are able to answer almost all of your golf queriesGolf Tuition is available please ask at the Pro Shop or give us a call for more details

Old Joes Golf ClubJoes Road, Cornard Tye,

Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0QBTel: 01787 374807

Email: [email protected]

DOLLS HOUSESKits and Houses

Room boxes and wall displaysFurniture - Wallpaper

Lighting - FiguresMiniature collectables and all those other little bits

Find us at Dedham Art and Craft Centre

01473 310 630 or 07500 488 667email [email protected]

Your local pest control expertsfor home & business

● Free advice, fast response● Highly accredited, fully qualified & insured● Discreet & confidential

www.eandspestsolutions.co.ukTel: 01473 328092 (Holbrook)

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Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ full day and sessional nursery care and education forchildren aged 2 – 5 years.

This small and welcoming nursery offers:Breakfast Club 8.00am – 9.00am (term time only)

After School Club 3.15pm – 6.oopm (term time only)School escort to and from Stratford St Mary School

Holiday Clubs. All school holidays for children aged 3 – 11 yearsFrench Club. Every Thursday 4.30pm – 5.30pm (term time only)

Fore more details about any of the above services please contact Shelley on01206 323093 or via email [email protected]

Orchard Barns, 6 Higham Road, Stratford St Mary, CO7 6JU

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POUND FARMHadliegh Road, Higham near Colchester CO76LF

BED & BREAKFASTFind peace, rest, great breakfast

surrounded by the beauty of nature.KIT AND MARIA OGDEN

email: [email protected] Tel: 01206 337202Families including dogs & horses are welcome.

Souters Holiday CottageHigham

Ideal for short breaks, longer stays, visiting friends or family overspill.All enquiries welcome.

Phone Nick and Cath Marno (01206) 337316email: [email protected]

www.soutersholidaycottage.co.uk

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PLANT CENTRE, GARDEN & CAFE

For Specialist and Popular PlantsAn extensive range of plants from

trees and shrubs to alpines,herbaceous, climbers, roses and

grasses. Gardening sundries, gifts,seeds, compost and pots.

OPEN DAILY 10am-5pmEast Bergholt Place, CO7 6UP

Tel: (01206) 299 [email protected]

www.placeforplant.co.uk

ARDLEIGHCHIMNEY SWEEP SERVICES

01206 231718 • 07845 24982031 HARWICH ROAD, LAWFORD, MANNINGTREE, ESSEX CO11 2LS

DESIGNPLANTING

CLEARANCEMAINTENANCE

HEDGECUTTING AND LAWN MOWING ALL YOUR GARDEN REQUIREMENTS CATERED FOR For more information please contact:

R SWIFT (HND Commercial Horticulture) T elephone 07947 322429

• Traditional and Power Sweeping• CCTV Inspections• Safety Certificate Issued• Fully Insured

ANDREW SMITH

Home and Garden

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Suppliers of Seasoned Logs & Woodchip MulchServing Dedham & Surrounding Villages for 25 years

Telephone/Fax 01206 230882Mobile 07710 770280

www.blandlandscapes.co.ukIvydene, Frating Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SY

Bland Landscapes Ltd.Specialists in Private & CommercialTree Surgery & Landscaping

All Aspects of Landscaping Including:

Garden ConstructionFencingTurfing

DrivewaysPatios

Contract Grass CuttingCommercial Planting

All Aspects of Tree Surgery Including:

FellingClearingReducing

ReshapingFruit Tree Pruning

Hedge CuttingStump Grinding

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Help is at hand - Call Toby Hicks014 4 9 74 1056 / 079 68 68 6035

Are you having trouble setting up oroperating your TV / Audio or DVD?

Has your equipment stopped working?Does your TV need a re-tune?

(Former ly BV Hicks L td )

T V & A u d i oS o l u t i o n s

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Mending your home

Brett Valley Installations

Oil boiler Service Engineer. Very experienced in fault diagnosis and repair, servicing and installation of oil

fired boilers and heating systems.Local, Reliable, Competent.

Nick Marno Tel. 01206 337316 or 07896 054439

S.W. STIFFCarpentry & Building Maintenance

For all your carpentry & buildingmaintenance, call for a no obligation free

quote. No job too small.CONTACT : Steven on 07811 005241

DEDHAM VALE TREE SURGERYNPTC qualified, fullyinsured24 hr emergency treeworkHedge maintenanceand reductionLogs kindling and woodchip suppliedStump grinding

All tree workundertakenCrown reduction andshapingCrown lifting andthinningPruning and pollardingFelling, sectionaldismantling

Specialising in big trees in delicate situations

[email protected] mobile 07756 811098www.dedhamvaletreesurgery.co.uk phone 01206 323056

www.wjcpainters.co.uk

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JacksonPlumbing and Heating

East Anglia Ltd

q Installation - We install all makes and modelsof boilers, Combi and condensing specialists

q Servicing - All models serviced from £50.00

q Repair and Maintenance - All workGuaranteed, highly skilled engineers

q Plumbing - Bathrooms, cylinders, leaks etc

q OAP 15% Discount

Special reader discounts forresidents of Higham, Holton StMary, Raydon and Stratford StMary

£10.00 discount - Servicingboilers and minor repairs£30.00 discount - larger repairs£150 discount - boiler changes£250 discount - full installation

These offers are valid until31/12/2016

(estimates given before work undertaken)

07834 61200901206 32206301473 214215

BAILANDGENERAL BUILDER

EXTENSIONS -RENOVATIONS -

BATHROOMSFOR ALL YOUR BUILDING

NEEDS

PROFESSIONAL WORKMANSHIP WITHEXQUISITE ATTENTION TO DETAIL

TOAD HALL, THE HEATH,DEDHAM, ESSEX, CO7 6BT

07920 44907401206 323230

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Michael J Byles

Specialist in Oil Boiler Installations,Maintenance & Servicing- Oftec registered.

General Plumbing & Heatingwork also undertaken.

Tel: 01206 822225Mobile: 07717 012433Email: [email protected]

Plumbing & Heat ing HIGH QUALITYPAINTER & DECORATOR

'Jon-Pat', School Road, Langham, Colchester

Periodproperty

specialist withover 20 years'

experience.Referencesavailable.

S.E.PProperty Maintenance

Maintenance, Repairs, Refurbishment Works undertaken

ContactAndrew Stobbs

Mobile No. 07778 314295Or 01206 765003

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DDaavviidd FFrriieenndd OOiill HHeeaattiinngg SSeerrvviicceessOOiill FFiirreedd BBooiilleerr SSeerrvviiccee,, RReeppaaiirr aanndd IInnssttaallllaattiioonn SSppeecciiaalliisstt

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NNoo ccaallll oouutt cchhaarrggee.. FFrreeee qquuootteess..

Tel 01394 411839 Mobile 07786 971425

Felicity JohnsonInterior & Exterior Decorating

Established 2002

Offering Superior Quality Decorating

Experienced with listedproperties,renovations, and barn

conversions. Advice given with colourschemes, traditional and modern paints.

Based in Holton St Mary07900 242 14101473 310 288

[email protected]

Domestic ElectricianLocal, reliable,competitively priced

Registered Part P electricianPlumbingCarpentry / joineryHome improvements/maintenance

2 The Gardens,RaydonTel: 01473 311261Mob: 07923 [email protected]

PhilipAvery

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Nigel BruceIndustrial & DomesticELECTRICIAN

‘The Swift’, Upper Street, Stratford St. Mary,Colchester CO7 6JW

Telephone: 01206 322751

David PricePainter and Decorator

Specialising in Complete redecoration and RestorationInterior and Exterior

All Wall Coverings and Lime WashingPeriod and Modern Properties

Free Estimate and Colour AdviceClean Out and Repair Guttering

Fully Insured

TEL01206 679920

MOBILE07872 001929Over 30 years Experience

Andy slocombe brickworkserving the dedham valefor all your building requirements

property maintenance, roofing, blockpaving, landscape, repairs &restoration

3 Constable Row Manningtree RoadDedham nr Colchester Essex CO7 6DW

tel 01206 322884 / 07786 871364

G Ranson Plumbing & HeatingFriendly service, Corgi Registered Plumber

Based in Stratford St. MaryNo call out chargeAll jobs considered

Quotes given before work undertakenTaps, Radiators, Bathrooms, Boilers,

Servicing, GutteringEmail: [email protected]

Tel: 07912161646

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TILINGSLATINGFASCIAS AND GUTTERINGLEADWORKPOINTINGGENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Andy Smith Roofing

For more information contactHarvest Cottage,Upper Street

Stratford St Mary CO7 6JW

01206 32288207754368693

“We are Specialists inGrade II Listed Buildings”

For all your internal and external painting and decorating work:Doors, Windows, Skirting and Fascias Floor and Wall TilingArtexing and Coving WallpaperingGeneral Repair and Maintenance NVQ2 Qualified

A PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICEFROM PEOPLE YOU CAN TRUST

For a FREE Estimate Contact Steve Ferguson on 07719 357322 or 01206 393351www.tenondecoratingltd.co.uk – [email protected]

Sbras, East End, East Bergholt, Colchester, Essex CO7 6XQ

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“Strictly” styleDance-a-cise Classes

60 minute class only £5.50in

The Institute, Stratford St Maryevery

Friday morning

Spaces are limited - to reserve yours

Call Janet on 07506 350 455

www.fundancing.co.uk

FunDancing.Suffolk

[email protected]

Fun_Dancing

So Much More Than a Dance ClassAny age and ability are very welcome

No partners required

Classes also in:Brantham, Capel St Mary,East Bergholt,Great Waldingfield, Hadleigh & Nayland

In the House

COLCHESTER FOOT CLINICREGISTERED CHIROPODISTS

& PODIATRISTS292 Ipswich Road, Colchester, ESSEX. CO4 0ES

TEL/FAX: 01206-854300 www.colchesterfootclinic.co.uk

Colchester Foot Clinic has outreachclinics at the following locations:

To contact our receptionist for more details,or to make an appointment, please call uson 01206 854300

MANNINGTREE OSTEOPATHIC CLINICExchange House, 22 South Street,Manningtree, CO11 1BG

TUESDAY 9.00 am - 12.30 PM

DEDHAM DOCTORS SURGERYManningtree Road,Dedham, CO7 6DU

WEDNESDAY 2.00 – 5.00 PM

Do you need help with any ofthe following?

· 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

I offer a personal, professional andreliable service with public liabilityinsurance.Based in Brantham.

Paul OliverTel: 07772 884877

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CARPET FITTINGSUPPLY AND INSTALLATION

CARPET AND VINYL SPECIALISTFLOORING ACCESSORIES

07740 829 499 - 07933 157 121

www.britanniaflooring.co.uk(Based in Dedham)

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A HANDYMANSERVICE

Casper M A De BoerPilchard’s ,4 Visdelou TerraceShotley Gate, IP9 1PRPhone: 01473788 222Mob: 07789 751 781

Flatpack assembly - Carpentry Plumbing - Curtains - Draftproofing - Decorating - Painting

CRB checked. Established [email protected] job too large or small,

so just make the list.Please contact me for costs

and references anytime.

HomeAppliances

DomesticApplianceRepairs

For a Fast, Genuine RepairService Throughout a 20Mile radius of Ipswich

REPAIRS TO MOST MAKES OF* WASHING MACHINES* DRYERS * DISHWASHERS* VACUUM CLEANERS* COOKERS

ANYTIME(01473) 780238Mobile 07769 6625452 CHURCH ROADCHELMONDISTON, IPSWICH

DianaMCleaning

● Home weekly cleaning● Home deep cleaning

● Office cleaning

Contact information: Diana Marinova

Mobile number: 07925 624123

Email address:[email protected]

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Removals& Storage

Moving made easy• Local & long distance • Short & long term storage• European & worldwide • DIY packaging materials for sale• Professional packing service • Long serving staff• Pianos - Antiques - Fine Art • Free quotations & advice• Part loads & single items • Regular London service

When flexibility and service is importantColchester 01206 322255Clacton on Sea 01255 408075Sudbury 01787 259078

Foxash, Harwich Road, LawfordManningtree, Essex CO11 2LR

[email protected]

R & D SCHOFIELDLTD

Established 1919

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Highly-qualified yoga teacher &nutritionist at Stratford-St-Mary’sParish Rooms.NEW CLASS! Thursday evenings PiYo.Cardio class based on yoga and Pilatesmoves.Monday evenings: Hatha and Flowyoga.Use yoga &/or nutrition to heal long-term injuries, lose weight, & findenergy!

For more informationand bookings email:[email protected];Tel: 01206 323757;www.yoga-nut.co.uk

Yoga-Nut withKatie Courts

Call to discuss your wedding plans

07453 571 541

www.savvyweddingplanner.co.uk

Based in the beautiful county of Suffolk& covering surrounding areas

Overseas weddings are also undertaken

Helping you plan your special day in any wayA friendly, professional & reliable way to plan

your perfect wedding day

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Luke Jackman Bsc Hons OstRegistered Osteopath

Tel: 01206 322836/07974 144593www.dedhamosteopathy.co.uk

Dedicated to getting you betterOsteopathy and Western Medical Acupuncture clinic ideally located inthe heart of the Dedham countryside, providing treatment for you and

your family.

●Back pain/sciatica ● Tennis/Golfers Elbow ●One hour initial●Pain/stiffness from Arthritis ● Tendonitis appointment●Muscle strains ●Neck/shoulder pain ●On-site free parking●Hip/knee/ankle pain ● Ligament sprains ●Open weekdays, evenings and weekends

Experienced practitioner who has worked in busy multi-disciplinarypractice, giving a greater depth of knowledge in managing your

treatment and follow up care

Professional Services

Foster Physiotherapy &Sports Injuries Clinic

· Back, neck & sciatic pain· Trapped nerves· Hip, knee, ankle, hand & wrist injuries· Whiplash injuries / Shoulder problems· Tennis / Golfers’ elbow· Muscle tension / strains

Former England Cricketer

Neil FosterChartered and Health Professions Registered Physiotherapist

Tel: 01206 299 749Victoria Cottage, Heath Road, East Bergholt, CO7 6RL

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Making your willI offer a home visit service for clients wishing to make theirwills, lasting powers of attorney or advance decisions (torefuse medical treatment). As a retired solicitor I help my

clients make well planned arrangements (includingproviding witnesses to ensure legal acceptance) at a very

competitive price.

Please call 01206 263420or email me at [email protected]

www.thewillbusiness.com

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Joe Rudland is an experienced Osteopath working at our satellite clinic in theConstable Country Medical Practice

Specialising in the treatment of musculoskeletal problems including back/neckpain, sprains, headaches, whiplash, tendonitis and arthritis.

Call today and let your recovery begin.Tel: 01473 217592

www.gilmourpiper.co.uk

Joe Rudland M.OstRegistered Osteopath

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Maths & Science TuitionTuition from an experienced Teacher

From Year 5 upwards

Celia IredaleTel: 01473 314151

Mobile: 07450 769944Email: [email protected]

http://celiairedaletutoring.co.uk

Tel: (01206) 322244Mobile: 07887 987280victoria@victoriabakerpilates.comwww.victoriabakerpilates.com

Personally designed courses to improve posture, joint alignment, movement and strength.Group and individual sessions in a private, comfortable studio.

Unit 18Dedham Vale Business CentreManningtree RoadDedham CO7 6BL

Victoria BakerP I L A T E S

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THE BARN VETERINARY PRACTICE

Robert M Hill BVMS MRCVSWenham Road, Copdock, Ipswich

Tel: 01473 7302132A Ashcroft Road (off Norwich Road), Ipswich

Tel: 01473 743460Consultations by appointment 24 Hour Emergency Service

Monday-Friday: 8.30am-7pm.Saturday: 9am-12noon.

Sunday: 10am-1pm (Ashcroft Rd only)MODERN DIAGNOSTIC, MEDICAL

AND SURGICAL FACILITIES ON SITECAR PARKING

Surgical Operating Theatre • Ultrasound scannerRadiography Department • ElectrocardiographyOwn laboratory for rapid testing • EndoscopyHospitalisation with isolation ward • Stabling

Count on us to help youwith your tax returns

www.whittles.co.uk

Business advisory, tax, audit and accounting servicesfor companies, charities, trusts and individuals

Century House South, North Station Road, Colchester CO1 1RE. Telephone: 01206 76220015 High Street, West Mersea CO5 8QA. Telephone: 01206 385049

REFLEXOLOGY

Marion Gill. M.A.R.Tel: 01473 314008

Practitioner for 20 + years

Operating fromHolton St Mary and

Stow Health Medical Centre, Stowmarket.

www.mariongillreflexology.co.uk

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John L. HasteMonumental Mason

and Consultant,

New Memorials supplied.Memorial renovations.

15, Helston CloseKesgrave, Suffolk

IP5 1JTTel: (01473) 636657

Penrose & PartnersVETERINARY SURGEONS

Upper StreetSTRATFORD ST MARY

Tel: 01206 323414

“Friendly, Professional, Local”

Mon–Fri 8.45-12.30 & 2.30-6.30 (4.00 Wed)Sat morning at Brinkley Lane

Consultations by appointmentOperating Theatre

Main Branch 70 Brinkley Lane, Highwoods,Colchester 01206 842608www.penrosevets.co.uk

The answer to a l l your pest problemsThe Street , Raydon I P7 5LW

E: info@pest solut ion.co. ukwww.lauriepest cont rol.co.uk

T: 01473 396807

Fr ee adv ice, su r v ey s an d qu o t a t ion sRats, Mice, Squirr els, Moles, Rabbits,Wasps, Hornet s, Cluster Flies, Bed Bugs,Fleas, Moths, Flies, Fly killers & Screens

Shiatsu PractitionerInjury management and rehabilitation

Back and neck pain, Sciatica, headachesStress related conditions, Joint pain, nagging injury

and much morePracticing in Raydon for over 5 years

[email protected] Tel 01473 652093 www.raydontherapies.co.uk

Andrew Stewart MSST MRSSSports Therapist

and

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www.grierandpartners.co.uk The agent with the Terrier spirit

Information on your house saletailored to youThere’s nothing worse than being out of the loop when selling or letting your property,which is why at Grier and Partners we are dedicated to giving you information on yourproperty’s perform ance 24/7.Our Myhousebook feature is a secure online journal, which you can use wheneveryou’re on the move. Providing you with up to date information on your house sale orlet, including Rightmove visits and viewing feedback, all included as part of ourexceptional standard of friendly and professional service. We believe this is what setsus apart from ordinary estate agents that just don’t have our spirit to win.

Sound refreshing? Contact us today on 01206 299222 or visit us online.

Find us on ..Facebook & Twitter

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BENEFICE CONTACTS, SERVICES AND EVENTS

Contact details

Rector: Revd Rosalind Paul: The Rectory, Raydon, IP7 5LH. Tel.: 01473 310677.Email: [email protected] 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 (Elder) Martyn Carr 01206 337325 (Elder)

Holton Paul Torrington 01473 312046 Jean Styles 01473 828532 (Elder)

Raydon Geoff Horrex 01473 310422 Simon Tennent 01473 310320

Stratford Christine Cousins 01206 322530 (Elder) Jonathan and Janet Dewey (Elder) (01206 322148)

Morning Prayer in April

This month Morning Prayer will be said at 9.45 a.m. around the Benefice as follows:6th Holton13th SSM21st Higham26th RaydonPlease note that this month we are using some different days of the week.

Silent Prayer Group

This group continues at 11.30 a.m. on Mondays in the Rectory for 25 minutes of silentprayer, with fellowship. Do come and join us if you can.

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Midweek Communion

This month's short service of Holy Communion in the Parish Room at Stratford St Mary willbe at 10 a.m. on 20 April.

Meet the Rector at the Anchor in SSMThis month we meet for lunch together in the Anchor in SSM on 27 April.

Services in April and May

8.00 am 10.00 a.m. 6.30p.m.

3rd SSM Holton

10th Higham Raydon

17th Holton SSM

24th Higham RaydonSSM Family hour

1st May SSM Holton

8th Higham Raydon

15th Holton SSM

22nd Higham Raydon 6pm Holton Songs of Praisefor Open Gardens Sunday

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New Testament Readings and Collects for weekdays in April

3 April: Easter 2. Risen Christ, for whom no door is locked, no entrance barred, open thedoors of our hearts, that we may seek the good of others and walk in the joyful road of sacrificeand peace, to the praise of God the Father. Amen.4th Luke 1.26-38. THE ANNUNCIATION OF OUR LORD TO THE BLESSED VIRGINMARY5th John 3.7-156th John 3.16-217th John 3.31-end8th John 6.1-159th John 6.16-21

10 April: Easter 3. Risen Christ, you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope.Strengthen us also to proclaim your risen life and fill us with your peace, to the glory of Godthe Father. Amen.11th John 6.22-29. George Augustus Selwyn, first Bishop of New Zealand, 187812th John 6.30-3513th John 6.36-4314th John 6.44-5115th John 6.52-5916th John 6.60-69

17 April: Easter 4. Risen Christ, faithful shepherd of your Father's sheep, teach us to hearyour voice and to follow your command, that all your people may be gathered into one flock,to the glory of God the Father. Amen.18th John 10.1-1019th John 10.22-30. Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr, 101220th John 12.44-end21st John 13.16-20. Anselm, Abbot of Le Bec, Archbishop of Canterbury, Teacher, 110922nd John 14.1-623rd John 15.18-21. George, Martyr, Patron of England, c. 304

24 April: Easter 5. Risen Christ, your wounds declare your love for the world and the wonderof your risen life. Give us compassion and courage to risk ourselves for those we serve, tothe glory of God the Father. Amen.25th Mark 13.5-13. MARK THE EVANGELIST26th John 14.27-end27th John 15.1-8. Christina Rossetti, Poet, 189428th John 15.9-11. Peter Chanel, Missionary in the South Pacific, Martyr, 184129th John 15.12-17. Catherine of Siena, Teacher, 138030th John 15.18-21. Pandita Mary Ramabai, Translator of the Scriptures, 1922

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For your diaries2 April 7.30 p.m. Suffolk Church Singers Concert, SSM18 & 19 April John Bell of the Iona Community will be giving talks in St Mary's Hadleigh. If you have heard him on Radio 4, you will know what an Inspirational speaker he is. If you wish to buy tickets for his 2 sessions on the Saturday and 1 on the Sunday, please phone Revd David Atkins on: 01473 82253523 April 6.30 p.m. Passover Seder, SSM Institute

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETINGS19 April 7.30 p.m. SSM in the Parish Room21 April 7.30 p.m. Higham in the church25 April 7.30 p.m. Raydon in the church27 April 7.30 p.m. Holton in the Village Hall

For your prayers

· For Nicola Tindall as she continues her studies to become a Reader

· Those who are ill or in need:

Holton: Ron and Sylvia Golding, Gerard Noel Raydon: James and Rosemary Stocks, Ed Swift SSM: Paul Alexander, Frank and Laura Kerry, Reg Price, Trina Outside the Benefice: Sarah Bilton, Helen Gregory, Nick Middleton, Cécile O'Dell, Lynda Wells