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HINTLESHAM
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CHURCH
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PARISH
CHATTISHAM
Collator & Distributor: Helen Rogerson, The Old Rectory, Hintlesham, IP8 3PT.
Telephone: 01473 652258. E-mail: helenrogerson@googlemail.com
www.hintleshamandchattisham.onesuffolk.net
MAY 2015
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Hintlesham School Grounds Morning
Saturday 9th May, 10.00am – 12.30pm
We are looking for volunteers to help clear up the school grounds and carry out
some basic maintenance. If you can’t spare a whole morning, please come along
anyway – even if it’s for half an hour – every little helps!
No expertise required, but if you do have any basic tools you could bring along –
brooms, rakes, spades etc – it would be much appreciated.
For further details call Emma Walters 652773.
Hintlesham and Chattisham
Community Hall
To book the Hall or Meeting
Room, telephone
Ginette Cook on 652087.
To arrange a wedding, baptism
or funeral please contact
Jenny Cox 652466. Parish
Clergy: The Revds Tim and
Trish ffrench Tel: 658803
Email: revsff@gmail.com
ANNUAL CHARITY
GOLF DAY
From the Registers
Marriage:
March 14th, James Brett & Callan Peatling
Deaths from 2015:
20th March
George H Chilvers
5th May
Clarence W Wilkinson
25th May
John W Squirrell
Yet again the golf day was played in
sunshine under blue skies, ideal
golfing weather. Nine teams entered the
competition, including golfers from as far away
as Southend on Sea. The Growlers (Frank
Wilkin, Glen Avis, Keith Bell and Mark Blades)
won finishing 8 points ahead of the Priory
Prodigies captained by Roger Luxmoore Styles
who for the second year running claimed
second place. G Jones had the highest
individual score outside the winning teams (41
points) and Malcolm Rogerson and Michael
Deakin won the nearest the pin prizes
With the help of generous donations from
Charles Stanley and Newton Investment
Management who provided the prizes for the
golf and a number of local companies that made
donations for the raffle, the event raised £918
for the church restoration fund.
I would like to thank all of the many
organisations and individuals that played or
donated prizes, and Julia Faulds, Julia Woolley,
Catriona Pakenham-Walsh and Peter Hollis for
all of their work in helping to run the day.
Special thanks also go to Henry and all of his
team at Hintlesham Golf Club for helping make
the day a success.
MD
THE COFFEE STOP
Fridays 1st & 15th May;
9.00-11.30am
Hintlesham Community Hall
Book the dates and bring a friend or meet
up over a cup of coffee and cake. Drop in
after taking children to school or come for
elevenses. All welcome. Cake and
unlimited coffee, tea, hot chocolate £2.50.
More information or help with
transport, contact Jenny Cox 652466
or Margaret Langton 652210.
HOLD THE DATE – Church Fete
This year’s Church Fete will be held on
Saturday 20th June, 2.30-5.00pm at The Old
Rectory, Chattisham.
Christian Aid Week Envelopes
Once again, we have kindly been allowed to
deliver the Christian Aid envelopes with the
May Link, which helps enormously with their
distribution. This means you’ll receive your
envelope in late April/early May. However,
we are not permitted by law to collect the
envelopes until CA Week (week beginning
10 May) so please hang on to your envelopes!
Collectors will have spare envelopes if yours
gets mislaid. Your contributions are greatly
valued.
Many thanks! JD
AVON
It is with regret that Clarissa Tooke has
given up her Avon account and is hoping
someone would like to take over the
Chattisham area. Please contact Avon if
you are interested.
Clarissa would like to thank all her
customers for their support over the
years.
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DISCOVERY GROUP
We welcome any pre-schoolers and their
adults to meet for coffee, play and chat in
the Community Hall Meeting Room –
Friday mornings 9.30-11.30am. Please call
Jenny 652466 or Margaret 652210 for details.
This month: Fridays 1st & 15th May
PLANT SALE
Sunday 3rd May, 3.00 – 5.00pm
Walnut Tree Barn, Duke Street,
Hintlesham
Plants for patios and baskets
Perennials, shrubs & bedding plants
Herbs and vegetables
Cakes for sale & Cream teas
ART EXHIBITION & GRAND
RAFFLE
in aid of Chattisham & Hintlesham
Restoration Fund
THE CULTURE CLUB
The Annual General Meeting of the
Hintlesham & Chattisham Social Club
Committee will be held on Tuesday 12th
May at 7.45pm.
There will be an agenda and minutes of
last year’s AGM displayed on the bar
notice-board. All welcome to attend.
Ruth Finbow (Secretary)
On Saturday 9th May, the Culture Club
will be going to Cambridge. During the
day we will be free to explore the
delights of this wonderful city. Then
together we will visit the world famous
King’s College Chapel and participate
in Evensong sung by King’s College
Choir, and then will listen to an organ
recital played on the magnificent
Chapel organ.
If you are interested in receiving
information about future cultural
events that we will be going to, please
contact me at
caroline@thefarralls.co.uk.
Caroline Farrall
WALKING GROUP
Thursday 21st May. Meet at
Offton Village Hall at 10.00am.
Coming from Somersham, turn left
to go past Offton Church. Then bear left
into Castle Road – no through road – and
again left into Lower Coney Grove. The
Hall is on the right up the slope.
More information from Barry 652632.
BABY HATS & BLANKETS
Thanks to all the knitters of baby hats and
blankets for the Premature Baby Unit at the
hospital. Special thanks, too, to the lady
who made 50 hats and a blanket as a
therapy for her injured hand!! This was
our lent challenge for 2015 and has proved
to be very successful. Thank you!
Margaret Langton & Chris Banyard
FIREWORKS
Warning to all owners of animals,
Hintlesham Hall will be having
firework displays at a wedding at
10.30pm on Sunday 17th May and
another at 10.00pm on Saturday 18th July.
GARDENERNEEDED
Gardener needed for garden in
Chattisham. For weeding, pruning,
general plant care. Approx. ½ – 1 day
a week. Please call 652441.
Hintlesham & Chattisham
Social Club
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NOTES FROM THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING FOR HINTLESHAM
and the PARISH MEETING FOR HINTLESHAM and CHATTISHAM
on THURSDAY 16thAPRIL 2015 at 7.30pm.
Present at the meeting were 11 Parish Councillors, County Councillor David Busby,
District Councillor Nick Ridley and 8 members of the public. Apologies for absence
were received from Peter Eaton, Peter Jones and Jenny Cox.
the play areas. Community organisations
are to be asked to voice their support for
our intended improvements. Hastoe
Housing Association were disappointed
with recent reports of cannabis abuse at
St Nicolas’ Close and will take appropriate
action against the miscreant/s. Members
of the public expressed their dismay at the
speed of traffic on George Street. Whilst
the Parish Council has had many meetings
with various highways departments, has
taken the initiative with their speed watch
campaign and liaised with Celotex, there is
obvious frustration with the perceived lack
of progress in traffic calming. We will write
to all the major hauliers in the area and
contact the Suffolk Police Commissioner,
Tim Passmore, to try to make our village
roads safer.
Annual Hintlesham Meeting
The Parish highlighted the continuing
success of our Primary School and the
completion of the Affordable Housing at
St Nicholas Place. It looked forward to the
possible alleviation of traffic congestion
with restrictive parking confirmed from
September 2015 on George Street. The
Parish welcomed the start of the
Neighbourhood Planning initiative. The
County Council report cited the continuing
support for the Arts, the improvement in
broadband speed and the rise in the
number of apprenticeships. The District
Council report stressed the importance of
the Government’s New Homes’ Bonus as
an income source for Babergh and the
success of the waste incinerator at
Gt.Blakenham. All three councils reported
on the existing problem of traffic volumes
on the A1071 and the negative impact of
future developments along the route.
Planning
B/15/00321/FUL Barn House, Duke Street.
Detached 3 bedroom dwelling and garage
Our Chairman, Stephanie Coupland, was
thanked for her endless public service to
the village.
B/15/00106/ The Gables, Wilderness Hill.
Single and 2 storey side extensions
Peter Jones, District Councillor
Everyone thanked Peter for his long and
gracious public service and wished him
well on his retirement.
Parish Council Meeting
The council voiced its continued
frustration at Babergh’s interpretation of
the rules which are preventing using S106
money on upgrades to both the
Community Hall car park and the bark in
Frances Self 17th April 2015
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www.ghfood.uk
* Early bird 15% off *
* Small appetite menu everyday, changing weekly *
The George Hintlesham
Restaurant, Lounge & Bar
* National Quiz Thursday nights, 8.30pm *
* Steak night £10.99 Thursday nights *
‘Waste for Energy’ Tour at the New Waste Incinerator at Great Blakenham
The tour of the incinerator scheduled for 26th May is now fully booked, so another tour has
been organised for Tuesday 15th October at 3.00pm. (NB there are a lot of stairs). Please let
Stephanie Coupland if you are interested on 01473 652297 stephcoupland@aol.com
Burglary Prevention advice
The county of Suffolk has always been a low crime area and a safe and beautiful place to live and
work. Suffolk Constabulary is committed to ensuring it stays that way. Unfortunately over the
past couple of months the Western area has suffered a significant increase in burglary dwelling
offences, with 66 burglaries across both the Babergh and Mid Suffolk districts since 1st January.
Offences are occurring during both the daytime and the evening and jewellery is the main item
stolen. It is believed offenders are becoming more risky when committing offences and there
may be times when local residents have seen the offender(s) in the area. Suffolk Police would
like to remind local residents that if they see any people or vehicles that look out of place or
which raise suspicions please telephone on 101 with any information such as time, location,
clothing or registration details. Always 999 however if an offence is taking place.
Hintlesham Golf Club
Join us for Sunday Luncheon
Advance booking advisable. Large parties welcome
3 courses (incl coffee) £18
2 courses (incl coffee) £15
Hintlesham Golf Club is the perfect venue for parties, celebrations & events
Jazz Sunday Luncheons – 10th May/ 12th July/ 20th Sept
Arrival from 12pm, three course lunch served at 1pm, featuring Jazz Singer
Alison Jennings & 12 Note Trio
£20pp
Fathers Day Luncheon – 21st June
Arrival from 12pm, three course lunch served at 1pm
£20pp
Hog Roast & Soul Night – Saturday 25th July
£12.50pp
Hog Roast & bag of Chips followed by a Disco til’ Midnight
01473 652761
www.hintleshamgolfclub.com
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Bowls Club
Garden Club
SPRING SHOW 2015
BOWLS CLUB
ANNUAL DINNER
Friday May 8th, 7.00-7.30pm
With Dennis Whitbread unable to be with
us due to illness, everybody rallied round
to make the Show a great success.
EASTER FLOWERS
Thank you to all the flower arrangers, and not
forgetting the children, who decorated
Chattisham Church for Easter. It looked lovely.
Chris
Almost two hundred entries, including a very
good entry from the school. Our thanks to
the judges and all who helped in any way
including Julie, Pauline, Carol, Lara, Cathy,
Shirley, Trevor, Roy, Peter, Chris, Dennis P
and anybody I’ve missed. Glad to say
Dennis W is improving. Ian arrived just in
time to present the trophies.
JM
SONGS OF PRAISE
presents
Suffolk Constabulary Male Voice Choir
in concert
Sunday 17th May, 3.00pm
Hintlesham Community Hall
All welcome. Donations to church funds
Tuesday
Results:
Club hyacinth
John Mower
Most points floral art Stephanie Coupland
Best exhibit floral art Stephanie Coupland
Best exhibit cut flowers
John Mower
Most points cookery
Francis Self
Most points handicraft
Carol Negus
Most points men John Mower/Hugh Richards
Most points ladies
Stephanie Coupland
Children under eight
Oliver Moy
Children eight & over
Amelia Moy
11-16 years
Tied: Clara McElroy,
Tom Leney, Sam Girling
Circle
Mr Phil Hadwen spoke in
April about the history of Felixstowe in its
heyday before the advent of cheap foreign
holidays. It seems that Felixstowe was one of
the most popular seaside resorts in the
country, a rival to Brighton and even
Blackpool, with trains running direct from
Liverpool Street, a big boating lake, smart
hotels, and even a big dipper in the grand
amusement park. Members were very
interested and will look out for the old buildings
which still remain today from those far-off
days.The meeting on the 5th May will be a
hairdressing demonstration by John Olivers
of Gt Colman Street, Ipswich.Chris Banyard
gave details of two proposed summer outings:
one to West Stow Hall near Bury St Edmunds
in June, and another to Jim Lawrence, Hadleigh
(with cream tea to follow) in July.
GARDEN CLUB
ANNUAL TRIP
This year we are going to Hyde Hall,
near Chelmsford on Sunday 19th July.
The cost will be £19.00 per person.
If you are interested in coming (you do
not have to be member of Garden Club)
please contact Stephanie Coupland on
652297 stephcoupland@aol.com.
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GET FIT and HELP
YOUR VILLAGE
SCHOOL!
BARN DANCE
with
Millers Green live band
Saturday 7th June,
6.00-10.00pm
Community Hall
Games * Raffle * Light buffet
From Monday April 20th Emma Jones
and Charmaine Bailey (parents) are
running a fit club aimed at all levels of
fitness to raise funds for the Hintlesham
School Association.
Tickets:
£6 adults / £3 children
Straight after school every Monday on
the village playing field for an hour, the
cost is £2. Children, friends and family
all welcome so spread the word and get
fit whilst helping our school.
in advance from
Cecelia 652692
and Michaela 652032
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WHAT'S ON - MAY 2015
Friday 1st
Friday 1st
Sunday 3rd
Tuesday 5th
Friday 8th
Saturday 9th
Saturday 9th
Tuesday 12th
Thursday 14th
Friday 15th
Friday 15th
Sunday 17th
Wednesday 20th
Thursday 21st
Thursday 21st
Wednesday 27th
Coffee Stop, 9.00-11.30am, Community Hall
Discovery Group, 9.30-11.30pm, Community Hall
Plant Sale, 3.00-5.00pm, Walnut Tree Barn, Duke Street, Hintlesham
Tuesday Circle, 7.30pm, Community Hall
Bowls Club Annual Dinner, 7.00-7.30pm
Culture Club visit to Cambridge; meet 9.00am, Community Hall
School Grounds Working Party, 10.00-12.30pm, School
Hint & Chatt Social Club AGM, 7.45pm, Community Hall
Parish Council Meeting, 7.30pm, Community Hall
Coffee Stop, 9.00-11.30pm, Community Hall
Discovery Group, 9.30-11.30am, Community Hall
Songs of Praise, 3.00pm, Community Hall
Hall Lunch, 12.30pm, Community Hall
Walking Group, 10.00am, Offton Village Hall
Parish Council Planning Meeting (prov), 7.30pm, Community Hall
Mobile library, 3.05-4.00pm, Playing Field car park
CHURCH SERVICES FOR MAY 2015
Easter 5
9.30 a.m.
Parish Eucharist
NT: Acts 2: 37-47 Gosp: John 15: 1-8
Easter 6
9.30 a.m.
Mini Messy Church
Gosp: John 15: 9-17
Sunday after Ascension
9.30 a.m.
Parish Eucharist
NT: Acts 1: 15-17, 21 to end; Gosp: John 17: 6-19
3.00 p.m.
Songs of Praise
With Suffolk Constabulary Male Voice Choir
Pentecost
9.30 a.m.
All Age Eucharist
NT: Acts 2: 1-21; Gosp: John 15: 26-27, 16: 4b-15
Trinity Sunday
11.00 a.m.
Deanery Communion
OT: Isaiah 6: 1-8 NT: Romans 8: 12-17
Gosp: John 3: 1-17
AND NEXT MONTH:
Trinity 1 (Proper 5)
9.30 a.m.
Parish Eucharist
OT: Genesis 3: 8-15 NT: 2 Corinthians 4: 13 – 5: 1
Gosp: Mark 3: 20 to end
3 May
Chattisham
10 May
Hintlesham
17 May
Chattisham
Community Hall
24 May
Hintlesham
31 May
Hadleigh
7 June
Chattisham
Latest Date for June 2015 issue - WEDNESDAY 20th May 2015
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