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Par i s h D i a r y

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Whist Drive - Village Hall at 7.30 pm.Bentley Comrades - Village Hall Committee Room - 7.30 pm.Tuesday Club - “Wildlife in Bulgaria” by Dr. David Healey - Village Hall at2.30 pm.W.I - Garden Party.Scrabble Club - Village Hall Committee Room - 2.30 pm.Whist Drive - Village Hall at 7.30 pm.Horticultural Society Annual Show - Village Hall at 2.15 pm.Tuesday Club - “Love that Hat” by Barbara Faulkner - Village Hall at 2.30 pm.Scrabble Club - Village Hall Committee Room - 2.30 pm.– 28. Bentley Beer Festival - At The Case - see website for full details.

AUGUST 2017

Carpet Bowls Beetle Drive - Village Hall at 7.30 pm.Quiz Night at The Case - 8.00 pm - Normally on last Saturday of month.Tuesday Club - Outing to Dunwich, Fish & Chip Lunch - Village Hall at 11.00 am.Bentley Comrades - Village Hall Committee Room - 7.30 pm.Whist Drive - Village Hall at 7.30 pm.Coffee and Company at 19, The Link - 10.00 am to 11.30 am.Bentley Parish Council Monthly Meeting - Village Hall at 7.30 pm.Footpath Society Walk - Capel St Mary area - Meet Village Hall at 2.30 pm.Family Fun Day and Dog Show - Village Playing Field - 11.00 am to 3.00 pm.W.I - “What your Grandparents did in the Great War” by Mr D Empson - VillageHall at 7.30.pm.Scrabble Club - Village Hall Committee Room - 2.30 pm.Horticultural Society - Bob Booker - “Planting Winter Containers” - Village Hallat 7.30 pm.Tuesday Club - Chair Aerobics, Cards and Scrabble - Coffee Caravan - VillageHall at 2.15 pm.Whist Drive - Village Hall at 7.30 pm.Link Lunch - Village Hall - Servings at 12 noon and 12.30 pm.Scrabble Club - Village Hall Committee Room - 2.30 pm.Quiz Night at The Case - 8.00 pm

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OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE VILLAGE.CARPET BOWLS - Every Tuesday 7.30 pm & Wednesday 2.30 pm – Village Hall.AEROBICS CLASS - Tuesday morning at 9.45 am (Term Time only) – Village Hall.PILATES CLASS - Tuesday 11.00 am to noon (Term Time only) – Village Hall.

Contact Mrs Jill Sharp for information – 01473 311546.TODDLER GROUP - Monday and Wednesday mornings 9.30 am to 12 noon (Term time only)

at Village Hall.

Bentley Directory

PARISH, DISTRICT AND COUNTY COUNCILS01473 73016401206 29817401206 29830901206 29887701206 262799

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Parish Council - ChairmanParish Council - ClerkBabergh District Councillors

County CouncillorPolice Community

Support Officers

Bentley Primary School(Head Teacher)(Chair Governors)(Chair PTA)

Bentley Community Pub (The Case)Bentley ComradesBentley Community StoresBowls ClubCarpet BowlsCoffee and CompanyComputer ClinicFootpath SocietyHorticultural SocietyLink Lunch GroupParent and Toddler GroupRecordersScrabble ClubTable TennisTree WardenTuesday ClubVillage Hall – BookingsVillage History RecorderWhist ClubWomens Institute

Mrs Jo AustinMr Dennis KellAimee LouisMrs Kate SpicerMr Ray SavageMr Bob FeltwellMrs Lillian CalvertMrs Jill MillsMrs Sandra MehenMr John BlackmoreMr Allan CribbMr John BlackmoreMrs Veronica HoweMrs Pam RaymentMrs Moira UsherMr Robin OwenMr Jim FarrowMr Colin HawesMrs Margaret BlackmoreMrs Margaret BlackmoreMr John TombsMrs Veronica HoweMrs Sandra Ford

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BENTLEY ORGANISATIONS AND CLUBS

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Bentley Parish Council website is at http://www.bentleypc.onesuffolk.netFurther information about Bentley can be found at www.krpa.co.uk

Other Village Web sites are listed on page 25

ST MARY’S CHURCH, BENTLEYRev Annette ShannonMs Hayley PurnellMr Peter DayMr Ray SavageRevd Don Mehen

01473 80767407713 86302301473 31051801473 31112201473 310383

Mr. Craig WhaleMr. Chris Cordle

01473 31197601206 230923

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Michael BamfordJoy ScottJohn HintonStephen WilliamsGordon Jones

RectorBenefice AdministratorChurchwardenVergerAssistant Priest

BENTLEY BAPTIST CHURCH

Bentley Directory

THE BENTLEY BUGLE - COMMUNITY & CHURCH NEWS COORDINATORSThe Bentley Bugle is published and distributed bi-monthly on a voluntary basis forthe benefit of the local Village and Church community. Information is published ingood faith and we reserve the right to edit copy submitted. Errors and exceptionsare regretted. Advertising in these pages does not constitute a recommendation.Editor / Production Robin Owen18 West Mill Green, Bentley, IP9 2BNTel: 01473 311844 Email: [email protected] Michael Anderton26 West Mill Green, Bentley, IP9 2BNTel: 01473 310014 Email: [email protected] Peter DayGreenacres, Capel Road, Bentley, IP9 2BLTel: 01473 310518 Email: [email protected] / Distribution Adrian Mills15 West Mill Green, Bentley, IP9 2BNTel: 01473 311103 Email: [email protected] Correspondent Sandra Mehen19 The Link, BentleyTel: 01473 310383 Email: [email protected] DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE – Copy Deadline for October 2017– November 2017 issue is Thursday 21st September. Copy can besubmitted either on paper or electronically (preferred). Please try to ensure thatany copy submitted electronically is in a standard format, e.g .DOC, .DOCX, .JPG.PDF or .TXT, and the preferred font is Arial 14 pt.We will always try to include copy that arrives after the published deadlinesubject to space being available.PLEASE SEND COPY AND INFORMATION DIRECT TO ADRIAN MILLS.


FRONT COVERBob Feltwell, Jackie Tiller and Zoe Mobley presenting Prince Charles with a

Bentley Stores bag - see article on page 15.

Thank YouWhat a great weekend, and all a stone's throw from home!

Saturday 8th July - the summer hop at the village hall.Sunday 9th July - the garden party and craft fair at the Case.

A big thank you to all those who had the vision, expertise and energyto make these events such a success.

Julia Shoebridge


Evening Prayer in the SummerIf you would like a short quiet service at the end of a busy week then come alongto Evening Prayer on a Friday. The service lasts about 20 minutes and is an oasisof quiet at the end of a week. The services start at 6.30pm and the dates are:

Friday August 25thFriday September 22nd

Friday August 4thFriday September 8th

There are children’s activities provided for all our services and deliciousrefreshments served after each service in Bentley.

✞ St Mary’sChurch

All services advertised are at Bentley Church unless otherwise stated.For services at other churches in the Benefice see ‘In Touch’

Family ServiceSunday WorshipFamily CommunionMorning Prayer

10.00 am10.00 am10.00 am10.00 am

AugustAugustAugustAugust

SERVICES IN AUGUST

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Family ServiceFamily CommunionFamily WorshipHarvest Communion

SeptemberSeptemberSeptemberSeptember

10.00 am10.00 am10.00 am11.00 am

SERVICES IN SEPTEMBER

3rd10th17th24th

HARVEST FESTIVAL

Please note that our Harvest Festival service will start later than usual at 11am as itwill be followed by a Harvest lunch to which you are warmly invited. Please let usknow if you are coming so we can cater accordingly. Lunch will be free but donationswill be taken for the charity chosen by those present. During the service gifts of tinsand packets of food will be accepted for Homeless Families. If you would like to helpbut cannot get to church please contact us and your gifts can be included.

For weddings, baptisms, funerals and any other church mattersplease contact:–Rector – Rev. Annette Shannon on 807674Church Warden – Peter Day on 310518Verger – Ray Savage on 311122Assistant Priest – Rev. Don Mehen on 310383Benefice Administrator – Hayley Debenham on 07713 863023

Email: [email protected](Please note Hayley only works part-time, so may not get back to you immediately)


St Mary’s Church News

HOME COMMUNION - a short service of Holy Communion is held in a home settingonce a month on the first Wednesday starting at about 10.15am. There is timeafterwards for coffee or tea and a chat If you are interested in joining us pleasecontact Sandra on 310383, or Carolyn on 311090.

LONELY? NEED A LISTENING EAR?NEED SOMEONE TO PRAY WITH YOU OR FOR YOU?Do you know of anyone in the village who would like a visit at home or inhospital? Would you like someone to visit you? Would you like someone topray with you or for you? Please call Doreen on ℡311122, Carolyn on℡311090, Jane on ℡310518 or Sandra on ℡310383.

Open ChurchBentley Church is open for visiting or private prayer during the weekon the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from April to Octoberbetween 10.00 am - 3.00 pm. Please ring Ray for details – 311122.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Annual Quiz – Saturday 14th October starting promptly at 7.30 pm. Teams of upto 6 people. Ploughman’s Supper with dessert. Raffle & bar – tickets £6 if boughtin advance, £7 on the night. Book this date now to avoid disappointment!Thursford Christmas Spectacular – Friday 10th November. Don’t miss thisopportunity! Back by popular request - for a matinee performance. Cost is £57including coach and show. Please contact Sandra (01473 310383) to book yourplaceMulled Wine and Carols - Bentley Village Hall - Thursday 14th December 7.00 pm.

CAN’T GET TO CHURCH? Do you need a lift to church? Please contact Doreen on311122; Carolyn on 311090 or Jane on 310518.

PET SERVICE – thank you for everyone who came to the Pet Service bringing allcreatures great and small from dogs to painted lady caterpillars! We raised £100 forThe Blue Cross at Wherstead and also took gifts of pet food that had been donated.

St Mary’s Church News


Just a thought - we are always thought of as a nation that talks a lot about theweather. ‘Wasn’t it hot/cold yesterday?’ ‘It never seems to stop raining at themoment.’ ‘We really do need it to rain, the gardens are so dry.’ It often seems thatwhatever weather we have got is not the weather we want! But it is our variedweather that makes our countryside and gardens as beautiful as they are. As welook around our gardens or drive or walk through the countryside there is so muchbeauty to see. This summer seems to be particularly beautiful, everything is growingand the flowers look lovely, the crops are growing and soon the harvest will begin.We need the sun and the rain, the heat and the cold to provide us with our food andflowers and as God promised Noah, ‘As long as the earth remains, seedtime andharvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.’ We justhave to make sure that the rich harvest God provides is shared fairly betweeneveryone.

CHRISTIAN AIDMrs Evans would like to thank all those who gave generously for this year’s

House to House Collection.A total of £605 was raised.

Many thanks also to those who took time to distribute and collect the envelopes.The efforts of everyone are very much appreciated.

WEST VILLA - THANK YOU - I would like to say a big thank you to all those people whohave contributed to our appeals for West Villa Homeless Families Unit andespecially the recent appeal for bedding and towels. People in the village have beenincredibly generous and we have taken a good number of sheets, duvet covers,duvets, blanket and towels. They have been received with open arms and gratefulthanks. These are the basics that they desperately need on a regular basis so thankyou. We will continue to support them with your help.

CHURCHYARD - we would also like to say a big thank you on behalf of the church andthe village for the wonderful work being done by volunteers to keep the churchyardlooking so beautiful. Anyone who lives in the village can be buried there or have theirashes buried there so it is an important resource for the village and we are verygrateful for the way it is being looked after.

COFFEE AND COMPANYYou are invited to join us for coffee and biscuits and have a chat at19 The Link on the first Thursday of each month between 10.00 am and11.30 am. Everybody welcome - please come and bring a friend.

Please note there will be no Coffee and Company in August

Boules - Many thanks to all those came along to watch or take part in the BoulesCompetition. Thanks to your support we raised about £350, despite the heavyshowers! Congratulations to Colin and Deidre Rose who won on the day.


BENTLEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY - THURSDAY 6 JULY 2017Six Councillors attended the meeting with apologies received from threeCouncillors and County Councillor Gordon Jones. District Councillor Hintonattended the meeting and gave his report.The Royal Mail post box in Station Road has still not been replaced. The ParishCouncil continues to write to Royal Mail demanding to know the reason forunacceptable delay.There were no new planning applications or decisions.Concerns were expressed regarding hedges encroaching on public footpaths.The Clerk has placed an item in Bentley Bugle reminding residents to cut backany foliage that overhangs paths.The 2016/17 end of year accounts have been sent to Auditor (BDO) and areon the PC website.A letter from Bentley CEVCP School requesting funding was discussed and areply will be sent in due course.The Boundary Commission – Electoral Review of Babergh Warding Arrange-ments, was discussed. A letter is to be sent requesting representation withinthe area of Bentley and clarification of the Dodnash Ward boundaries.Traffic calming measures were on the agenda – a telephone call from Speed-watch co-ordinator confirmed that our Speed Indicator Device (SID) is nolonger available. Alternatives are to be researched.Affordable Housing was discussed. Hastoe are to approach landowners ofpotential development sites and will update the Parish Council of their findings.The meeting closed at 8.35 pm. Full draft minutes will be available on the P Cwebsite - www.bentleypc.onesuffolk.net.

PROPOSED CHANGES TO COMMUNICATION WITH BABERGH

& MID - SUFFOLK COUNCILS

This notice is to inform residents that future planning applications will bepublicised on the Parish Council website with links to Babergh & MidSuffolk Councils’ planning pagesJoy Scott - Bentley PC

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BENTLEY REFORMED BAPTIST CHURCH'My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.' (Psalm 62:5)

All are welcome to join with usWednesday at 7.30 pm – Prayer and Bible Study

Sunday at 10.45 am and 3.00 pm – Worship Services

For further information please visit:www.bentleyreformedbaptistchurch.com

e-mail: [email protected]: 01473 311976

Our next meetings will be on the 10th & 24th ofAugust, and the 14th & 28th of September.We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of themonth at 2.30 pm in the Village Hall CommitteeRoom.

Anyone who would enjoy a game of Scrabble, a cup of tea or coffee and a chatis welcome to join us.Robin Owen

S C R A B B L E

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BENTLEY BOWLS CLUB.

We are not doing at all well in the two wood Samford League only winning oneof the eight games played. We have only lost by a few shots in most cases,but that is 3 points lost.In the three wood Triples League we are doing better winning five of the ninegames played.We have played our triples competition with Barry Ford, David Eastall and RaySavage winners. In the pairs competition Lillian Calvert and David Howe werewinners.We are nearly at the end of the season and are still having our Friday night rollup from 6.30 pm so if anyone wants to come along to try the game of bowlsthey would be most welcome.Lillian Calvert Secretary 311756

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COMMUNITIES SHARE VIEWS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND CARE SERVICES IN SUFFOLK

We are Healthwatch. We listen to your views about local NHS and social careservices so that we can make them better for everyone.We have just launched our fourth annual report, which covers the year 2016/17. Ittells you how we have been working and using people’s experiences to shape,influence and improve local services throughout the year.Five ways that health and care services have improved:

1. Maternity services increased support for birthing partners and changedpolicies so that birthing partners can stay with mum and baby overnight.

2. People will receive improved support and information to help them managetheir risk of complications from foot disease caused by diabetes.

3. Residential and nursing homes have made changes that will improve theexperience of some of Suffolk’s most vulnerable people following visits by ourvolunteers.

4. We made safeguarding alerts that have led to immediate improvements topeople’s care.

5. We delivered patient feedback that helped to shape pathology services inSudbury, including improvements to IT systems and access to appointments.

In our annual report, we highlight outcomes from our work that has included specificresearch projects, visits to local services and work across all levels of health andsocial care. Further examples include:

● Decisions to keep In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Marginalised and VulnerableAdults services were strongly influenced by public feedback we obtained inpartnership with NHS leaders.

● Prompted by calls from young people for more information, we developed anew poster and information card that will help young people to find support.

● We worked closely with new GP partnerships to shape their plans fordeveloping services by engaging patients within surgeries.

● We were central to the launch of a new Dementia Forum for Suffolk that willaim to change the way dementia support is provided in Suffolk.

In addition, we have helped many people that contacted our free Information andSignposting Service to find support with their health and wellbeing needs.

Andy Yacoub (Chief Executive) said:“People have a keen interest in their health and social care services and rightly so.Throughout the year, we have met many people; talking to them about theirexperiences and using them to influence decisions about our local services. We areproud of the impact we have made and, with increasing awareness of Healthwatchthroughout the County, we know that our voice and influence can only increase withpositive outcomes for patients, service users and carers throughout Suffolk.”

More information is available within the Healthwatch Suffolk Annual Report2016/17. Visit: www.healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk. You can also call 01449 703949 tofind out more.


Well we made it! The end of the academic year is upon us but the fun doesn’t stopthere. Already we have a host of activities planned for September and the newschool year. We are looking forward to the residential trip to African Adventure inOctober, where our year 5 and 6 pupils will take part in a host of adventurousactivities, including building and sailing their own designed rafts (we usually end upvery soggy) and working together in a team to solve mysteries!

Reflecting on the last few weeks of term, we have experienced an emotionalrollercoaster as we have watched our year 6 pupils come to the end of their time withus and blossom into the lovely young people they have become, ready to start theirnew adventures in High School. We wish each and every one of them the very bestas they move into this new phase of their lives and learning.

Children from Wolves have been completing their topic on castles and topped it offwith a castle day with full medieval banquet! Parents were invited to join us as wedressed up in medieval costume and served food and wine (blackcurrant juice,honest!) to our guests. The children prepared music from the Tudor period toperform and children and parents alike took part in a Tudor dance. The Tudor themecontinued with Adders class as they completed their learning on the subject with aTudor Day. The costumes were fabulous, as was the Tudor museum that thechildren put together. Others in the class cooked a very tasty pottage and parentscame along to share in the fun. (See photos on page 14)Classes across the school have had some lovely end of year days out; the whole ofBentley Primary spent a fabulous day at Bourne Park with a picnic and games, notto mention getting rather damp in the paddling pool. Years 5 and 6 went on theannual outing to Pleasurewood Hills and demonstrated why our pupils are so highlythought of – their representation of our schools was exemplary and everybodythoroughly enjoyed the day.

The academic year was topped off by an emotional assembly at the church to sayfarewell to our Year 6 pupils and a fun-filled leavers’ BBQ. We would like to take thisopportunity to thank all those people in the community who have supported us thisyear, all those individuals who saved Sainsbury’s vouchers for sports equipment forus, including the village shop who put a collection box out! Their support didn’t stopthere and we are grateful to the shop for allowing the children to use their facilitieswhen we have been doing PE on the field. So many people in the village havecontributed to the year, including our very good neighbours, the Cooper family andthe Baker family (Don Baker very kindly let our metal detecting club loose on hisland!). We thank you all and look forward to working with you again in the nextacademic year.

Finally……We are still looking for a Midday Supervisor; if you are interested, pleaseget in touch – Bentley Office 01473 310253

Bentley CEVC Primary School News


DOCTORS SURGERY TRANSPORT ROTAWe welcomed one new volunteer this month, and lost one, with our thanks to RosiWithers who needs more time with growing family. Demand is pretty constant.We do pick up several people on a regular basis from Bentley, yet no-one has yetcome forward from the village as a volunteer driver. With the current rota ofvolunteers the burden is not very great. If you are able to help give me a ring on01473 310992, or contact me at [email protected] a correction. Someone wrongly reported that the East Bergholt scheme hadbeen suspended. I am pleased to report that this is not so. I have spoken at lengthwith Greta Abbs who organises the East Bergholt scheme who tells me that it is fullyoperational and covers the villages of East Bergholt and Holton St Mary. Bothschemes rely on a healthy number of volunteer drivers, so if you want to help theBergholt scheme the Surgery will put you in touch with Greta.Chris Yule

Many thanks to all who have taken part and havecome along to the Family Fun Day in previousyears; the day has grown year-on-year into a greatsuccess.

We are now planning for this year’s Family Fun Day,organised by the Bentley Playing Field Society,your organisation or club may wish to showcasethemselves or raise some funds.Or you may be an individual willing to help on theday. If so please contact either:

Jo Willis - 07733298842or David Telling - 07962159542

FOOTPATH SOCIETY

Our next walk will be in the Capel St Mary area on Saturday 9th September.Meet at the Village Hall at 2.30 pm.

Allan Cribb



Wolves Class and GuestsMedieval Banquet

Adders ClassTudor Day

SCHOOL PHOTOS(See page 11)

BENTLEY STORES

Working TogetherCommunity Fund

AwardFrom Suffolk County

Council

(See page 15)

WHITE ADMIRALBUTTERFLY

(See page 16)


BENTLEY STORES

July 14th saw the first anniversary of the Bentley Stores, our Community Shop, and itwas celebrated with tea and cakes in the shop, the presentation of a £5,000 award fromthe Working Together Community Fund and a trip to Clarence House for somevolunteers. The three quite different separate events marked a significant landmark ofthis very successful community shop!As the front page of the Bentley Bugle shows, Bob Feltwell, Zoe Mobley and JackieTiller were honoured to attend a summer garden party hosted by HRH the Prince ofWales at Clarence House. The three Bentley Stores volunteers joined beneficiaries,supporters and ambassadors of the Prince’s Countryside Fund, which gave money tohelp build the shop and to celebrate the fund awarding over 200 grants. It was a specialevent blessed by glorious weather and was an excellent opportunity for the threeBentley residents to represent all the volunteers involved in the shop and share theBentley Stores success story with others who are working within their own communities.A £5,000 boost to the shop came in the form of a Working Together Community Fundaward from Suffolk County Council. The fund, which is administered by SuffolkCommunity Foundation, recognises outstanding service delivery or community activityas a result of increased collaborative working. It supports community groups with a “rollyour sleeves up” approach. Bentley Stores successfully demonstrated what had beenachieved by working together to qualify for the award. (Photo on page14)Bob Feltwell, Chairman of the Bentley Stores Management Group, “As we celebrateour first anniversary I think it is fitting to pay tribute to all the volunteers who haveworked tirelessly to get the project off the ground and continue to grow its success. It isreally important to have a shop in the village and I am delighted to see the village loyallysupporting the venture. Our customers have purchased over 56,500 individual items inthe first year, which has put over £75,000 into the till. This is better than anyone hoped,a real tribute to everyone involved.“I am delighted with the support the shop has received in this first year, both from ourloyal team of volunteers and from our customers. We have built up a loyal customerbase but we could always do with more people through the door so, if you haven’tpopped in for a while, why not drop in for a cup of tea or coffee and see all the differentthings we sell, compared with opening day?”In the last year Bentley Stores has sold:-23,000 large free range Havensfield eggs; 2,342 Capel Pies, scotch eggs etc;894 jams, pickles & sauces; 3,939 Capel Bakery bread and rolls,525 greeting cards; 6276 newspapers6397 bottles of dairy products incl milk and yoghurt1932 packets of Broadland Ham; 850 products from East End Butchers2772 home baking product range; 147 items of dry cleaning and laundry7,729 sweets and ice creams; 3103 Beverages, incl CoffeeLink from Ipswich,2498 frozen & chilled and tinned products; 4794 fruit and vegetables1399 Wholefoods from Manningtree,And the several thousand other items too numerous to list !!!! The shop is convenientlypositioned next to the Case is Altered pub and is open seven days a week - Monday-Friday 8.30 am - 5.30 pm and 8.30 am - 12 Noon on Saturday and Sunday. Credit cardand contactless cards are accepted with no minimum spend and there is ample parkingwhich is assessed via Case Lane.


NOTES FROM THE CASESuffolk’s first Co-operative Pub!

Tel. 01473 805575 www.thecasepubbentley.co.ukBentley Beer Festival!Top of the attractions at the Case in August is our Beer Festival, running fromThursday 24th to Monday 28th August. As well as the chance to sample at least 8new beers, there’s a whole programme of added inducements, including a specialchilli meal on Friday 25th, a Beer and Pie Night on Saturday 26th and live music onSunday and Bank Holiday Monday from some of our talented local musicians. Seethe website for more details.Quiz night Because Quiz Night falls during the Beer Festival, it has been postponedfor a week and will now be on Saturday 2nd September. At the end of September itwill revert to its usual slot on the last Saturday of the month.Calling all amateur musicians We already know there is a rich seam of talentwithin our community, and we are inviting anyone who would like to participate to anOpen Mike session on Tuesday 1st August. No need to bring any sound equipment– microphone and amplifier will be provided. And no need to book – just turn up.See the website for details.Finally a plea – we love our pub, which is the result of many people’s hard work andcommitment over the last 4 years. One of the things our customers like best is thatit is largely staffed by volunteers – people from their own community who arerecognised and trusted. BUT – a big BUT – we need more volunteers to servebehind the bar and wait at table, and we would love you to come forward to help ifyou can. Nothing to be afraid of – we were all new once – and you will be supportedwhile you learn the ropes. If you’d like to know more, pop into the pub and pick upa volunteer leaflet.Gill Pink

WHITE ADMIRAL BUTTERFLIES

White Admirals were present in Bentley Old Hall woods some 50 years ago alongwith other spectacular butterflies such as Purple Emperor and Silver-washed Fritil-lary. However, changes to the habitat of these butterflies led to their disappearancein the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. It is pleasing, however, to report that WhiteAdmirals have returned to Old Hall woods and are breeding there. First spotted byDr Michael Bamford on 30 June, 2004, when only three were counted, this specieshas been seen in these woods every year since. Two were seen this afternoon (14July 2017) by my wife, Ann, and numbers are estimated to have increased to 12.Even better news is that the White Admirals have spread to Bentley’s Great Martinswood, where two have been seen this year.Colin HawesPhotographs which accompany this article were provided by Butterfly Conservation, towhom we give grateful thanks (See page 14)


Vil lage History

WHEN FLOWER SHOWS WERE SO DIFFERENT BEFORE THE 1914 - 18 WAR

The twelve annual flower shows before 1914 took place in September, someweeks later in the year than nowadays and after the end of harvest, for mostfarm workers much the busiest time of the agricultural year. Also the day of theweek concerned was a weekday, not as nowadays a Saturday.Before 1914 the Shows couldn't have been confined to a village hall - hadBentley possessed one before 1923 - for they required considerable outdoorspace. This for several years was provided on the High Field (where from thelate 1940s the Highfields Estate was built).In 1913 the judging of fruit, flowers, vegetables, needlework & cooked dishesproceeded in a marquee. But outside it went on a kind of sports day, involving,it seemed, every part of Bentley's population. Activities included the women'segg & spoon race, the boys' obstacle race, the mile walking race, guessing theweight of a pair of geese or the number of sweets in a jar. 72 BentleySchoolchildren entered various classes, many excelling in basket-making. 24babies over & under 18 months of age even took part in a baby show.Pre-1914 Shows received bigger, more detailed press coverage than recentones and in a publication with a bigger circulation. In 1913 the weekly "SuffolkMercury" devoted 20 column inches to the Bentley Show. In 2016, by contrast,the report on the Horticultural Show and the names of the 14 cup & shieldwinners occupied 23 lines in the bi-monthly "Bentley Bugle".Before 1914 when agriculture was depressed, the influential minority of thechief employers & landlords in Bentley were not involved with the FlowerShows for the same reasons as the majority. The former hoped to reduceBentley's population outflow (of 8% to 417 between 1901 & 21) & hostilitytowards themselves. Quite differently the majority including many agriculturallabourers grew - out of economic necessity - vegetables & sometimes fruit intheir often large gardens. Entering good specimens in a Show was a small,further step.In more prosperous 2016 the many who are homeowners and employed (orwere before retirement) in jobs outside the Village grew - as a hobby -vegetables, fruit & probably more flowers than their pre - 1914 predecessors.In March & July 1914 the Flower Show Committee, chaired by the Vicar, theRev. J. Michael Jones, met to make arrangements for the year's Show.However, at 11.00pm, on the 4th August, the first morning of the School'sHarvest Holidays, Britain found itself "in a state of war" with Germany. The nextFlower Show didn't take place for another five years on 12th September, 1919..John Tombs - Village Historian


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BENTLEY W.I.

It was with sadness that members heard of the death of Gill Swain who hadbeen a member of WI for over 40 years. Gill served on the committee onseveral occasions, as assistant secretary and press officer. We remember shewas a talented flower arranger and also good with words being able to comeup with a verse or limerick when required. We send our sympathy to Janet andfamily.

*********************On a glorious afternoon in June members and friends enjoyed a boat trip onthe river Deben.In July Mr L Tyler gave a very interesting talk on the History of the RiverGipping. He spoke about the many mills on the river and how the River GippingTrust is restoring the locks and footpaths in this historic valley. This workstarted in 1970 and is still ongoing.The next meetings are:-August 9th. Garden PartySeptember 13th. What Your Grandparents Did In The Great War. Mr DEmpsonNew members and visitors welcome please contact Sandra Ford 310072 fordetails.Diane Clover

LINK LUNCH GROUP

Link Lunches will re-commence on Thursday 21st September

HEDGEROWS

Bentley Parish Council respectfully reminds parishioners to checkthat their hedgerows and plants are not, inadvertently, obstructing orimpeding pedestrian access along public footways. Council asks thatany such growth (width and height) is cut back in order to avoid anyunintentional accident or injury to pedestrians, cyclists or motorvehicles.If any parishioner is aware of a particular problem site, please notifythe Clerk in order that appropriate action may be taken.


BENTLEY COMRADES

In June we had a session of films to fill the evening. The first ofthese was in the series Above and Beyond and recounted theexperiences of a number of British Army personnel in NorthernIreland dealing with riots and unexploded bombs etc. Thesecond film commemorated the anniversary of the D Day

invasion. Entitled D Day in Colour, the film described the events leading up tothe operation, the landing and the aftermath. Finally we had another episodeof ‘Allo, ‘Allo – Renee under an Assumed Nose. Further arrangements weremade for the proposed visit to Orford Ness in October.In July we had more films of a military nature to entertain members. First upwas an episode of Chris Barrie’s Massive Machines, a light hearted history ofSubmarines from their first inception through to the modern nuclear vessels oftoday. Next on the programme was an episode of Most Daring Raids, tellingthe story of the Royal Air Force bombing raid on Stanley airfield during theArgentine invasion and occupation of the Falkland Islands in 1982. To end theevening the next episode of ‘Allo, ‘Allo – The Confusion of the Generals wasshown. During the evening more details of the Orford Ness visit were agreedBentley Comrades is a gathering of ex-service personnel and those interestedin the British Armed Forces. We usually meet on the first Wednesday of eachmonth in the Village Hall Committee Room, supply our own refreshments andeach make a contribution towards the hire of the hall. If you are interested injoining us please contact: - Ray Savage - tel. 311122Michael Anderton

BENTLEY VILLAGE HALL - `SUMMER HOP`

This very popular annual event was held on Saturday 8th July in the villageHall, and as usual, was well supported and thoroughly enjoyed byeveryone.The evening commenced with a two course supper, after which aGrand Draw took place with over thirty prizes on offer.Thanks are extended toall who supported this event and kindly donated the wide selection of drawprizes – very much appreciated. After the supper dancing commenced and wethank the ever popular `GR Disco` and the hard working organisers whobetween them ensured that everyone had a good evening.After expenses, all the remaining surplus funds which amounted to£375.00, were equally divided amongst three local Charities - Parkinson’s-Ipswich Branch, RSPCA - Martlesham, and Bentley Parochial Church Council.

John Blackmore


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CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE – PRACTICE UPDATE JULY 2017

Patient ConfidentialityThe practice takes patient confidentiality very seriously but our staff are often facedwith situations where they are asked to compromise this confidentiality. I thought itwould be useful to remind patients of a few guidelines.Unless it is clearly in the patient’s best interest to do otherwise, we can only discusspatient information with someone other than the patient themselves if we havewritten consent from the patient. Even the fact that a patient has an appointment atthe practice is confidential, as they may not wish family or friends to know. Wetherefore cannot confirm that a patient has an appointment, discuss their medicationor any other aspect of their care without their permission. It is acceptable for a patientto give verbal consent on the phone, and then pass the phone to a friend or relativeto discuss their problem. It is also acceptable for someone to book an appointmentfor a patient, or cancel it, as this does not require us to divulge any information.Two specific problem situations are often encountered. First, elderly or disabledpatients may have difficulty in communicating or lack mobility and need someone toact on their behalf. A letter of consent enabling practice staff to discuss issues ontheir behalf really helps. The letter could specify, for example, that just appointmentsand medication should be discussed, rather than specific details about conditions.The other situation is parents discussing their children’s records. This is not astraightforward area. When parents are separated or divorced they may still haveparental responsibility and so be entitled to fully discuss their child’s health. Forchildren under 16, parents do not have an automatic right to access their child’srecord and discuss their medical issues. Here, “Gillick competency” applies. LordScarman, in his judgment of the Gillick case in the House of Lords (Gillick v WestNorfolk, 1985) commented generally on parents’ versus children’s rights as follows:"parental right yields to the child’s right to make his own decisions when he reachesa sufficient understanding and intelligence to be capable of making up his own mindon the matter requiring decision."This means that we may decline to share children’s medical information with theirparents if the it is judged by a practice healthcare professional that it is not in theirbest interest to do so.Training DaysJust a reminder that in 2017 the practice will be closed from 1.00pm on the followingdates for staff training:7th Sept (Thurs)4th October (Wednesday)On these afternoons the doors will be closed so please ensure any prescriptions arepicked up well beforehand. If you phone the practice the recorded message will askyou to ring 111 for medical assistance if your problem cannot wait until the next day.Pete KeeblePractice Manager


Bentley Carpet Bowls

With the distractions of the summer taking our players away for outdoor bowls,holidays etc. we are pleased to have competed quite well in all of our ninematches so far. Although we have only won two, we have secured points in all the gamesincluding against the four first division teams in our section of the SummerLeague. The most notable win was 6-4 against Gt. Blakenham who includedfour county players in their ranks.Our final five games to complete the season are against Copdock (H) andBrantham and Stutton (H & A)David Howe

Mobile LibraryEvery four weeks on WednesdayBentley Village Hall 13.30 - 14.15

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Capel St Mary LibraryOpening times

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HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOWSaturday 19th AugustVillage Hall at 2.15 pm.

Entry 50p - includes a cup of tea or coffeeRaffle and Produce Sale


TUESDAY CLUB

At our first meeting in June we once again had a return visit by `The Co-op LadiesChoir` who, as always, entertained us with a variety of classical songs as well aspopular Show music, which included their first performance of all the theme songsfrom the James Bond movies which had been especially arranged by their ownaccompanist. We concluded the month when Maria King entertained us on herkeyboard with a variety of songs and anecdotes, and our members wereencouraged to join in the choruses - and by the end of the afternoon two of our malemembers sang solo numbers - this was a first!Also in June we had our first Summer Outing - a morning river cruise fromWaldringfield to Felixstowe Ferry and return which also included light refreshmentsfor the forty seven members and friends who thoroughly enjoyed this trip held in idealweather conditions.July commenced with our two monthly session of `Chair Aerobics` followed by`Cards and Scrabble`. The month concluded with an illustrated talk by Pip Wright onthe notorious `Whistlecraft Family` of Rickinghall – a tale of poaching, heavydrinking, murder and intrigue.The August and September meetings are listed under the `Parish Diary` at the frontof the Bugle, and as always, you are very welcome to come and join us.Reminder - Our second summer outing of the year is on Tuesday 5th Septemberwhen we will be visiting the `Flora Tea Rooms` at Dunwich for a `Fish and Chip`lunch. Please note that the coach will leave the Village Hall at 11.00 a.m. sharp.Date for your Diary - Tuesday 17th October at 2.30 p.m. in the Village Hall - a talk byCharlie Haylock entitled - `An Eccentric look at Suffolk` - more details later.

Margaret Blackmore -Secretary,(Tel: 310655 for further information on the Club)

FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY

The Community Cinema continues to thrive, with sells outs for Lion and hopefully agood audience the July film Hacksaw Ridge. We have had to import some fans tokeep the temperature down on these rather warm evenings.This month’s 100 club draw was of course the special one with two extra prizes of£20. The winners were for the Monthly draw £20 Kevin Austrim, £10 TerryKnowler, £8 Ann Powell, £5 J W Row. For the July " Special prizes" £20 DFarrow £20 Steve Lodge.We realise that it is not quite Euromillions but you stand a much better chance ofwinning, so why not join, its only £12 a year.August will see the reading challenge again, so do encourage your youngsters totake part, especially as completion of the challenge counts for something in theschool year.Chris Yule


BENTLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Our Annual Show is on Saturday 19th August 2017. It is held in the Village Hall andwill be open to the public at 2,15 pm Entry is 50p which includes a cup of tea orcoffee. There will be a raffle and some produce for sale. Why not come along andsee the entries - the result of much effort on the part of members.

ALL ARE WELCOMEThe monthly meetings re commence on Friday 15th September at 7.30pm in theVillage Hall. The speaker is Mr Bob Booker from Ladybird Nursery at Snape - histopic is 'Planting Winter containers'ADVANCE NOTICE - The society is arranging an outing to Sheffield Park andGardens in East Sussex to see the autumn colours on Monday 16th October 2017- more details later.There are still gardens open in Suffolk - Boxford Open Gardens - Sunday 27thAugust - and Monday (BH) 28th August.Walsham le Willows - Sunday 27th August - and Monday (BH) 28th August.Woodwards, Blacksmiths Lane, Coddenham - Tuesday 1st August and Sunday 27thAugust.Pam Lovell

BENTLEY SCHOOL PTA AND FRIENDS OF BENTLEY SCHOOL

June 20171st Prize Mr C. Barker2nd Prize Mrs K. Steer3rd Prize Mrs S. Willis

July 2017Miss C. HunningsMr A. DavisonMrs I. Brammer

100 CLUB LOTTERY DRAWAugust 2017Mrs T. CallisMrs N. LawrenceMr R. Gibson

Thank you to all that attended our summer fete on Saturday 1st July. It was a hugesuccess and the PTA raised a huge £1554.66!UPCOMING EVENTSThe PTA will be running the BBQ at the Bentley Fun day. We look forward to seeingyou there!As the school year comes to an end, the PTA would like to thank all the staff,parents, villagers and local businesses that have helped us to have anothersuccessful year of fundraising.A personal thank you for all the support in my first year as PTA chair.We look forward to bringing you some fun events from September in the newschool year.AIMEE LOUIS – Chairperson Bentley School PTA


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