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NEWSLETTERTHE NEEDHAM MARKET

PUBLISHED BY NEEDHAM MARKET TOWN COUNCIL February 2018 - No 497and Distributed Throughout Needham Market Free of Charge

www.needhammarkettc.co.uk

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Full details on page: 15

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TOWN COUNCIL OFFICE

Town Council Office, Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market IP6 8BB

Telephone: 01449 722246. An answerphone is in operation when the office is unmanned.

The office is open to the public Mondays and Thursdays 10am to 12noon.

E.mail: [email protected]

Web: www.needhammarkettc.co.uk

Town Council meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:25 p.m. in the Green Room at Needham Market Community Centre.

You are all welcome to attend and you will have a chance to air your views.

Useful Telephone Numbers p.23

TOWN CLERK: ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK: Kevin Hunter Kelaine Spurdens

LIST OF TOWN COUNCILLORS: TELEPHONE: BE ANNIS OBE Grinstead House, Grinstead Hill, NM IP6 8EY 01449 720531 (07927 007895) D CAMPBELL Deputy Town Mayor/Deputy Chair of Council ‘Chain House’ 1 High Street, NM, IP6 8AL 01449 720952 R CAMPBELL The Acorns, Hill House Lane, NM, IP6 8EA 01449 720729TS CARTER Danescroft, Ipswich Road, NM, IP6 8EG 01449 401325RP DARNELL 27 Pinecroft Way, NM, IP6 8HB 07990 583162JE LEA MA 109 Jubilee Crescent, NM IP6 8AT 01449 721544I MASON 114 Quinton Road, NM IP6 8TH 01449 721162A MORRIS 8 Chainhouse Road, IP6 8EP 01449 720161MG NORRIS 20 Stowmarket Road, NM, IP6 8DS 01449 720871KMN OAKES, 89 Stowmarket Road, NM, IP6 8ED 07702 339971S PHILLIPS 46 Crowley Road IP6 8BJ 01449 721710D SPURLING 36 Drift Court, NM, IP6 8SZ 01449 401443M SPURLING 36 Drift Court, NM, IP6 8SZ 01449 401443 X STANSFIELD Town Mayor/Chair of Council Hope Cottage, 7 Stowmarket Road IP6 8DR 07538 058304 AL WARD MBE 22 Chalkeith Road, NM, IP6 8HA 01449 720422

COUNTY COUNCILLOR: A WHYBROW, The Old Rectory, IP14 2HZ 07525 288635

DISTRICT COUNCILLORS: W. MARCHANT, 137 High Street, NM, IP6 8DH 01449 720965 MG NORRIS, 20 Stowmarket Road, NM, IP6 8DS 01449 720871

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WELCOME TO THE FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER.This is my first opportunity to write to you in 2018 so I would like to thank Margie and the Ashburnham Club for a delightful Christmas lunch and the Needham Market Community Council for inviting me to the Community Carols. Besides the professionalism of ‘The Windjammers’, the young Choir from Bosmere Community Primary School were totally entertaining and brought a wide smile to everyone’s face.It’s quite hard to remain optimistic in these cold, wet, grey days of January but the work of your Town Council to improve facilities in the Town continues despite red tape

and bureaucratic frustrations. There are no obvious indications that a number of very positive projects are thoroughly underway (including the Sports Courts at the Community Centre), just waiting for final details to be completed and funding to arrive from MSDC.I’ve been asked to make an appeal to you good souls. If you have an hour (or even two) spare a month to deliver a few copies of this Newsletter in your street or neighbourhood, our deputy Town Clerk would really appreciate hearing from you (Kelaine’s telephone number is in the column facing this foreword).

On a personal note, I hope you keep an eye out for the advertisements concerning the ‘Mayors Quiz Night’ on Friday 16th March. We had a wonderful turnout last year where all the participants were genuinely amused and entertained. This is a really important evening to help raise funds for our local voluntary ‘First Responders’. Please come along as an individual and join a team or even better bring a ‘Team’ of your friends. Keep Smiling!Cllr Xy Stansfield Needham Market Town MayorChairman of Council

Newsletter Copy:

All copy for the Newsletter must either be delivered to the Town Council Office, School Street, in hard format i.e. hand written, but preferably emailed to: [email protected] , for the attention of Kelaine.

Copy deadline is always the 8th of the month prior to publication and deadline for the March 2018 issue is 8th february 2018 please.

All Advertising queries should be referred to Kelaine at the Town Council office on (01449) 722246 or email as above.


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Needham Market W.I.We hope your Christmas and New Year celebrations went well and 2018 is off to a good start for you and yours. Our annual meeting in November went well and we are very pleased to welcome two new members onto the committee - we are looking forward to their ideas and input over the forthcoming year. We celebrated the Queen and Prince Philip’s wedding anniversary with a tea party at the centre and, thanks to the bowlers who were playing in the main hall and joined us for tea and cakes, we collected £73 for EACH - many thanks to all who contributed.

Our December meeting was ably organised by the members with delicious refreshments and the demonstration of fused glass ornaments was fascinating. Several members have booked places on courses to learn more - we look forward to seeing what they make. On a very snowy day we went to Alder Carr Farm for our Christmas lunch. In spite of the weather most of us managed to get there and enjoyed the food and company.

Our meeting this month is on the 12th and is a talk on Little Hall in Lavenham and on the 19th we have our birthday party.

As always we meet at the centre on the second Monday in the month at 7.30 pm and would be pleased to welcome any old or new friends to join us.

Margaret Bond, Tel: (01449) 722788.

Gipping Womens ClubFor information please call Stephanie Wiggins on: (01449) 723440.We meet on TUESDAY EVENINGS at Needham Market Bowls Club, Crowley Park, Barretts Lane, Needham Market IP6 8BX at 7.45pm

NEW MEMBERS are always welcome

January 23 Caravanning Experience with Nigel Slann

January 30 Treasures of Ipswich with John Field

February 6 AGM

February 13 HALF TERM No Meeting

February 20 Adventures in Stained Glass with Zelda from Viking Glass

February 27 China Past & Present with David Prynn

March 6 Uganda with Sue Varga

March 13 Holiday Camps in 50’s and 60’s with Wendy Butcher

Please give us a look we are a friendly bunch of ladies.

Clubs & Community

Jigsaw Pre-School(Sproughton) at Needham Market

Are you looking for childcare…?

At Jigsaw Pre-School (Sproughton) in Needham Market, we offer term time care and education for children aged 2yrs to school age. If you would like more information about available sessions please contact Laura on: (01449) 722717 or email [email protected] Address: The Drift, School Street, Needham Market, Ipswich IP6 8BB

LettersPlease drop your letters into the Town Council offices or E.mail: [email protected]

Through the medium of the Newsletter I would like to congratulate everyone who was involved in the organisation of the Christmas Street Fayre. The whole town really came alive and it was thoroughly enjoyable. Friends who brought grandchildren on our recommendation were amazed that our small town produced such a great event. Keep up the good work! Jo Lea


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Needham Market and District Family Carer GroupWe meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in the Green Room at the Community Centre from 11am - 1.00pm. 2017 was a busy year and we enjoyed a variety of activities. In December we had a Tombola stall at the Christmas Fair which was very well supported and raised a good amount for our funds. For our final meeting of the year we had a very enjoyable Christmas meal at Stowupland Crown.Activities are being planned for 2018. Yasmin will be coming along to some of our meetings during the year to run creative sessions using different techniques to produce an item using a sewing machine. She will bring sewing machines with her but if you have a machine at home and would like help getting the best out of it you can bring it along.We are a very friendly group and we would love to see new members at our meetings.You don’t have to join in the activities you can watch the fun, chat, have a coffee/tea and there is usually a yummy piece of cake on offer. For more information ring Amanda: 07512879408 or Vera: (01449) 723424.

Community

NEEDHAM MARKET DEMENTIA AWARENESS GROUPMemory Corner continues every Tuesday morning in the Community Café in School Street from 11 o’clock. Please come along and join us for a chat and pick up information on services that may help you or your loved ones.

At the Needham Market Surgery there is a regular drop-in service run by Peter Anderson, a Sue Ryder volunteer. He would be delighted to see you and help in any way he can. Contact the surgery for dates when he is there. The Sue Ryder dementia team do great work with their passion to support people living with dementia and their carers. Their befriending supports people socially on a 1:1 basis by visiting them or taking them out. Sue Ryder are always looking for additional volunteers.

If you feel you could help by becoming a befriender or a navigator, a local contact for people with dementia to provide basic information and signposting to support them to cope and live well, please contact: Alana Page on: (01473) 295200. Many thanks.

CONNECT & CREATEWith 2018 well and truly underway, I wonder how many of you maybe looking for a new, creative hobby, something to relax with and enjoy?Yet, as someone experienced in facilitating creative activities to promote wellbeing, I have come to realise that many people are reluctant to have a go at art, believing that it is a pastime only for the ‘gifted’ few. However, when we do find the courage to experiment with art materials, without fear of being judged, we can often re-connect with the kind of unselfconscious exuberant art-making of our youth. With this thought in mind, I’m looking to gather expressions of interest in forming a ‘not for profit’ informal social art group. And whether you would be looking for motivation, companionship, or exchange of ideas, the intention is for the group to be accessible for all levels and appealing whether:• you have never done art• you would like to return to art making and need some

friendly inspiration• you actively produce art, but would enjoy working

collaborativelyWant to know more? Then please feel free to contact Alexis Devereux at [email protected] Once I have an idea whether or not there is sufficient interest to get things off the ground, we can then look at finding a suitable venue and begin creating an operational framework. Look forward to hearing from you!

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Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket Cats Protection This month we are looking for a home for Bear, a sweet little chap who is only 10mths old and has come into care as he didn’t get on with the young child in the household. Bear is a little worried about new experiences but once he gets over that he is a very loving cat who wants to have fuss and attention. He would like a home that doesn’t have any dogs but possibly another cat and with a family with children over 5yrs or adults only. Bear is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

If you would like to know more about Bear or any of the cats in our care please ring Marina on 01449674584. More information can found on our website www.cats.org.uk/bury-st-edmunds and our Facebook page. If your cat has not been neutered and your circumstances mean that you need financial help towards the cost, please ring Margaret on (01284) 851055 and leave a message. In addition to raising £1780 at the Needham Market Christmas Fayre £306 was raised at the Needham Market Street Fayre. Thank You to everyone who helped us raise so much money in many different ways. Our supply of tombola prizes is low so if you do have anything suitable such as cuddly toys, unwanted gifts etc please ring 01449720003 to arrange collection or take along to any of our fundraising events during the year. Thank you for your continuing support.

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Cats ProtectionNEEDHAM MARKET NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHRecently, crime figures for 2017 were released by the police and it was no surprise to learn that incidents of crime reported all over Suffolk are on the increase. In the Needham Market area alone, there were over 200 incidents reported. It’s worrying that there were so many cases in a small town like Needham Market. However, on the positive side (if there is a positive) most of these were regarded as low level crime, such as vandalism, theft from cars or garages and domestic disputes. It is also much lower than other towns of a similar size to Needham Market in properties and population.

I am pleased to report that, to the best of my knowledge, domestic burglaries is virtually non-existent in our town and this is good news because it is the one thing residents fear the most. If we all take necessary steps to secure the property we live in, then it’s very unlikely we will become a victim of this horrible crime.

It amazes me that in the police report, it states that more than a third of home burglaries in Suffolk over the last year were due to unlocked doors and lack of security devices fitted.

To remain safe and secure in your own home it is vitally important to keep all doors locked at all times even if you are at home. Garage and shed doors need to be tightly secured also as would be burglars are looking for utensils to help them break in. Outdoor security lights are a great deterrent and in the home make use of timer switches to make your home look occupied when you are not there. Thieves are looking for valuables such as jewellery, laptops and passports so make sure these items are out of sight.

Finally, be neighbourly by keeping watch and always report any suspicious activity to the police. If you believe a burglary to be in progress always dial 999.

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Bosmere Primary SchoolBOSMERE PRIMARY SCHOOLOn Wednesday 15th November, Bosmere’s Under-11 girl footballers competed in a local tournament at Stowmarket High School. The girls won their first two matches, bagging an impressive 8 goals in the group stage. The team drew and won their remaining two games, agonisingly missing out on winning through to the Finals by one goal.

On Thursday 9th November, Bosmere’s Under-11 football team competed in their local area tournament at Stowupland High School. The team got off to a great start, winning their opening game 2-1. Two battling draws proceeded, despite heavy pressure from the Bosmere side in the final game narrowly failing to secure the win needed to top the group. However, a 2-1 victory gave the team 3rd place and a well-deserved place in the Area Finals on the 23rd November. Some superb passing football and a terrific attitude as usual.

U11 FOOTBALL AREA FINALS

Congratulations to the boys for their tremendous team work and sportsmanship at the Area Finals on 23rd November. Bosmere achieved their place in the competition originally comprising of 16 teams. Scoring the most goals from all schools in the finals, we came in 4th place.

Well done to all of you, as ever, doing yourselves and Bosmere proud!


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Needham Market Library

Help raise funds for your local library

by donating unwanted books: Please drop off at the library any time we are open. (See opening times on page 3)

Needham Market LibraryRegular events and activities

Story and Rhyme time: Monday 14.15 – 14.45

Stories and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers

Top Time: Tuesday 10.00 – 12.00

Scrabble for older people

Storytime and craft session : Sunday 11.15 – 12.15

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Board games club : Sunday 13.30 – 15.30

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We would like to start a jigsaw puzzle library and would welcome donations of 500 and 1000 piece puzzles. Please contact the Library for further details: Tel: (01449) 720780


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For more information please contactVera Cousins on 01449 723424

Needham In BloomHere is a review of 2017. We began with a general spring tidy and prune of plants in the Sensory Garden and Burial Ground, and in May had a fundraising plant sale which was well supported. The High Street containers were planted up and after a slow start, looked good for the summer. They are planted with pansies for the winter and bulbs for the spring. Unfortunately, some of the small conifers have developed a habit of jumping out of the pots. More spring flowering bulbs have been planted in the Sensory Garden. This has become overgrown in places so it will have a refurbishment soon.

We are a small, mature group and we give our time freely to maintain our area. Our funds come mainly from donations, and we were fortunate to receive some cash from the Co-op token scheme. We thank all of those who have helped us in any way.

The next meeting will be the AGM on 24th February at the Community Centre at 10.00. Please come.

If you care about the appearance of the town and think you could contribute in any way, we especially need young, fit volunteers, please contact Vera on: (01449) 723424. PR

THE NEEDHAM MARKET SOCIETY

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The Needham Market SocietyWe have had a break over Christmas but are raring to go and on 21st March we have a talk on The Life of Bats by Anne & Dennis Kell.The last meeting held before Christmas was a fascinating insight of the life of Brian Cornell who worked as a lighterman and waterman on the Thames. There were some wonderful photos of ships tugs and smaller vessels and of Brian in his waterman’s regalia accompanying the Royal Barge, as well as learning of the many day-to-day duties carrying out the trade on the river.Meetings21st March 2018 - Anne & Dennis Kell: The Life of BatsOur meetings are held at 7.30pm in the Burton Room at Needham Market Community Centre.Visitors are always welcome (£3 entrance fee).Members’ subs for the year ‘17-‘18 (presently £5) are no due.For further details please contact Andrea Davies: 01449 721056


Mid Suffolk District Council’s Proposals for its Former Office Headquarters Site and the Former Needham Market Middle School Site

The District Council postponed the presentation due to be made to the Town Council’s 20th December meeting at short notice. It was hoped the presentation could take place at the Town Council meeting on 17th January, however, it became clear the District Council, in presenting to a public forum, would be constrained by confidentiality and commercial sensitivities. To overcome these constraints, Town Councillors are to receive details on the proposals by the end of January followed by an open public engagement event in February. This is not an ideal scenario but the one which was agreed suited the purpose best, before timescales lapse further.

Outline Planning Application (DC/17/05549) for New Housing Development (total 66 dwellings) off Stowmarket Road

The Town Council has submitted comment to the consultation on the above application, supporting approval. The decision of the Town Council was made in the context of Mid Suffolk District Council’s failure to maintain a Local Plan, Planning Policies and Housing Land Availability. I have referred to what this means for communities across the Mid Suffolk District in past editions of the Newsletter and the evidence, both locally and further afield, is already plain to see. To try and mitigate the damage the District Council’s failures expose Needham Market to, the Town Council is exploring, with the assistance of high-level professional support, options which may help alleviate the pressure future housing growth will inevitably impose on our local infrastructure.

Town and Town Council meetings dates for 2018

The Town Council will continue to meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month for the remainder of the year. The Annual Town Council meeting at which the Town Mayor/Chairman of Council is elected, takes place on Wednesday 2nd May. The Annual Town Meeting, where organisations/groups in the community report on their activities, will be held on Monday 30th April. All meetings are scheduled to take place in Needham Market Community Centre. Members of the public are welcome to attend all Council and the Annual Town Meeting and, have the opportunity to raise questions, should they wish to.

Needham Market Railway StationGreater Anglia is seeking ‘green-fingered’ volunteers who are willing to spend time making the railway station a more pleasant and appealing environment. There are relevant posters on the notice boards around the town and anyone interested is requested to contact Greater Anglia via [email protected]. Grants are available for planting.

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Suffolk Bereavement Support – Why Not Pluck Up The Courage?

If the new year finds you experiencing a delayed reaction to bereavement or perhaps not coping with adjusting to the loss of a loved one then why not pluck up the courage and join a Suffolk Bereavement Support group?

Our groups are very friendly, supportive and we encourage our members to share their experiences as we believe this is the best way to offload pent up feelings that may eventually take their toll on us and affect both mental and physical health. New members are not put under any pressure to join in until they feel ready to but we find that most people feel at home very quickly.

At each meeting we focus on an aspect of bereavement by way of a short video clip and a presentation. This is designed to help us understand our responses to grief and to stimulate discussion of the wide spectrum of emotions and reactions that can be experienced. Our members frequently testify to how this has helped them cope as they negotiate the path of bereavement towards the point where they are better equipped to move forward with their lives while still treasuring memories of their loved ones.

We have planned our meetings so that there should be a group to suit most people. Our afternoon group is held in central Hadleigh on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 1.30pm-3.00pm and our Capel St. Mary group meets in the early evening on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 6.30pm-8.00pm. Each meeting finishes with refreshments and informal chat. We would love to hear from you if you would like to join us at any time. Please ring Margaret or Patrick: 01206 299832; email: [email protected]; web site: www.suffolkbereavement.org.uk.

Dog Fouling

The perennial problems are with us along with short days and less than pleasant weather. There is the usual hotspot at the top of The Causeway, just at the point where parents and children walk to gain access to the Primary School. There is also a persistent offender using the High Street. Not picking up anywhere around the streets in the town is bad enough but to leave your dog’s deposits where people, including children, are bound to find them, is totally inexcusable. The Town Warden is now constantly monitoring and anyone caught in the act will be challenged. As always, thanks to the majority who do the right thing and pick up. It is appreciated by all.

Kevin Hunter, Town Clerk


CommunityChernobyl Children’s Lifeline & Charity ShopOn 29th December we were up at 4:30 am to get ready to take the children to the airport for their journey home. Whilst they were all looking forward to seeing their families again, there were a few tears at the airport as we said goodbye to one of the best groups of children visiting us. There was nothing other than lots of fun and great enjoyment during the month, both for the visiting children and their host families. The children enjoyed everything, no matter how small and each new experience was greeted with appreciation and delight. These children came from some of the poorest families and I am sure we have given them memories that will last a lifetime.

When they landed I got a phone call from Tanya, our interpreter, who put her phone on hands free and all the children shouted out loud, “we miss you all, come and see us in Belarus”!

We are now looking towards the summer group visit and would appeal to anyone interested in supporting our work to think about us now rather than waiting until the summer as we need to make preparations a soon as possible in advance of the children’s arrival.

They will be with us for four weeks from 1st to 29th July. Children will be aged between 8 and 10. We are asking for donations of good quality second hand clothing for the summer group for age range 7 to 11 years. The children arrive with only the clothes they are wearing so both summer and winter clothes are appreciated. For further information about our program or to donate clothes for the children please email or call me and I will

be happy to provide further details. We also have a very active presence on Facebook both for our visiting children’s activities and for our Charity shop based in Needham Market.

For those of you who have friends and families who may be interested in Hosting but are not local to Stowmarket, we do have links covering the areas of Cambridge and Norfolk and we would be happy to provide details of the local contacts for these areas and indeed any other area in the UK where we have representation.

We are very aware that there are now more Charitable causes than ever all needing support. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supports us, you may think you only do a little but without you we could not survive.

Elizabeth Parker, Link Chair: (01449) 760343, www.ccllmidsuffolk.org.uk

News from the ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The amount raised by the Poppy Appeal in Needham Market and District during October to December 2017 was £6,970. This is slightly down on last year’s record of £7,158 but is a magnificent amount and thanks are due to all members of our community who generously contributed so much and especially to the volunteer collectors who undertook collections house to house, at the boot fair and other special events, including the High Street collection by Army Cadets. The House to House collection was down somewhat in most areas, probably due to the declining number of volunteer collectors, but this was offset by increases in contributions from shops, offices and pubs, plus special events. Additional volunteers who could spare a couple of hours to collect in their neighbourhoods are always welcome.

Preliminary results to December indicate that the Poppy Appeal in Suffolk has raised over £585,770 and Nationally £34 million, with more to come. This money is essential to enable the Royal British Legion to continue its work of providing medical and psychiatric support to injured members of the Armed Forces, welfare support for their next of kin and dependents, plus material support for veterans and resettlement training for those leaving the Armed Forces. 2018 will be the centenary of the Armistice in November

1918 which heralded the end of World War 1. This conflict involved all the major European Powers, plus their Dominions and Colonies and several independent nations, far from the battlefields, including the USA, Brazil and Japan.

Some countries lost a complete generation of young men, leading to significant changes in national economies, more women working and elsewhere the end of empires and creation of new states. The technologies of warfare made dramatic advances during WW1 which also increased the death toll. There is much to commemorate about the END of that conflict.

A number of high profile events are being arranged nationally, regionally and locally to mark the Centenary, including a nation-wide chain of beacons, ringing of church bells, concerts and festivals in towns and villages, in addition to the customary parades and services on Remembrance Sunday. RBL Needham Market is already liaising with the Town Council, churches and schools to ensure that the 1918 Centenary will be marked in appropriate and respectful ways. More detail to follow.

Peter Down, Chairman, NM & District RBL Phone: 01449 721 235


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February can be a funny old month – far enough from Christmas and the New Year for the excess pounds and resolutions to have vanished – yet the mornings are still dark, the temperatures prone to plummeting and there’s always the threat/promise (delete as applicable) of snow. The Church calendar this year places Ash Wednesday (the start of Lent – that period of ‘preparation’ for Easter) on 14th February – a date perhaps more commonly known as St Valentine’s Day. This could be a confusing time for those who intend to mark both, particularly anyone who intends to give up chocolate for Lent and who also receives confectionary from their true love!Yet, there’s a link between these two events, and that is ‘Love’. Love, really is everywhere – as the song says ‘Love is all around’. I’ve always been a fan of ‘Wet Wet Wet’ - that’s the pop group, not the weather... and I like the sentiment of the lyrics, ’I feel it in my fingers; I feel it in my toes, the love that’s all around me, and so the feeling grows.’Love is everywhere; it is all consuming and has the potential for growth. So, if you are fortunate enough to receive a Valentine’s Card I hope that the loving relationship grows between you and your beloved. And if you are someone for whom Lent is important, then I hope you will discover the love of God in a new and deeper way as you journey through those ‘Forty Days’ - a way that may however, also involve chocolate in April! To quote another of my favourite musical groups: ‘All you need is love, love is all you need’Blessings to you and those you love.Reverend Mary Playford

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Sunday Morning Worship: 10.30 am (Including Creche and Sunday Club) Service of Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday

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MASS TIMES:Saturdays (First Mass of Sunday)St Mary’s C of E Church, Woolpit IP30 9QG - 6.00 pmSundaysOur Lady’s, Stricklands Road, Stowmarket IP14 1AW - 8.30am & 10.15amHoly DaysOur Lady’s, Stricklands Road, Stowmarket - 8.00 am, 10.00am and 7.30pm Weekday services in the Parish are advertised at the front of Our Lady’s Church, in the weekly Newsletter and on the Parish Website www.ourladystowmarket.org.ukFather David Finegan.

Christchurch Christmas FestivalWe hope you found time to pop in to CHRISTCHURCH CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL, and found all the sheep in the High Street sheep trail; there was such a lot going on in the first week of December. Thank you to everyone who supported our festival in any way, by knitting stars for the Knitivity Star, creating a Bible story display or visiting and enjoying our refreshments, we enjoyed meeting you and you helped us to raise over £700 for Christchurch and the charities we support. SN


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Home Worship always meets on the first Monday of the month, 10 o›clock, at 137 High Street, Needham Market. All welcome, after the worship and talk, we have tea/ coffee/biscuits and a friendly chat. In February Helen Grimbly is coming to tell us about ‘Persecuted Christians in Pakistan’. Wendy Marchant

ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE SHOPThe third year of trading at our shop on the High Street has started and I, for one, can’t believe it! It all still feels so fresh and new.

We had great fun at the Street Fayre in December, both in the shop and outside. A team of volunteers led by Mark did sterling work outside, particularly selling Christmas cards and raffle tickets for our hamper. We raised lots of money for the hospice, which is, of course, always our aim. Sales in the shop were good too and we want to thank everyone who supported us on that day. It was a fun day for us but was also a great opportunity to raise extra funds for our worthy cause and bring the shop to the attention of more people. Currently we could do with a couple more volunteers, particularly to cover the Saturday shifts. We would also love to find a volunteer to count jigsaw pieces in the shop! If you’re interested, please pop into the shop and have a word with us. It’s obviously a very different job but a very valuable one that does require time, patience and accuracy!

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ST. JOHN the BAPTIST CHURCH Revd. Diane Williams: For Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals please ring (01449) 720316 or 07714016554 Church Warden, Linda Ruby: 0754 6222 947 The Ark enquiries: (01449) 721672

The Parish Church CLOSES for essential work from 1st January 2018 SERVICES in FEBRUARY 2018 January 28 10.00am Sung Eucharist in Function Room at Limes Hotel (There is parking at the back of the hotel and a flat level entry) February 4 8.00am Holy Communion in the ARK (St Johns Church Hall) 10.00am All Age Worship in the ARK February 11 10.00am Sung Eucharist in the Function Room at the Limes Hotel . February 18 10.00am Sung Eucharist in the ARK 4.00pm CAFÉ in the ARK February 25 10.00am Sung Eucharist in the Function Room at the Limes. Meditation Group 3rd Monday of the month (Please check Pew Sheet) Childrens Sunday Club: (Please check in Pew Sheet) Pause for Prayer Group: 11.00am – 12 Tuesday mornings 137 High Street Home Worship: First Monday of month 10.00am at 137 High St. Uvedale Hall Communion and Bible Fellowship (Please look in Pew Sheet) Tuesday Tots: 9.30am – 11.00am in the Ark in term time Mothers Union: 3rd Wednesday at 12.00 in the Ark Christians Together: 10.30amThursday mornings at Christchurch

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News from the Parish Church of St John the BaptistThank you to all of those who have supported our produce stalls and coffee mornings during 2017. These monthly stalls have been very popular and we were able to raise £1,645.00 over the Summer period.

This year of course, it is going to be different as the church is now closed until June/July for the roof to be repaired however, thanks to the team at Penvest next door, we are going to use their frontage to hold our produce stalls, again on the first Saturday of the month from April and until we are able to use the church again.

On the subject of the church closing – our last Sunday service was held on Sunday 31st December. We then cleared things out and moved pew, chairs etc. around so that the builders could move in on 8th January 2018 and erect the scaffolding.

During closure time, the manager at The Limes Hotel has very kindly offered us the use of the function room there for some Sundays, so we will use The Ark on the 1st and 3rd Sunday each month. The Limes will be used on the 2nd and 4th Sunday each month

There is a car park at the rear of The Limes Hotel and easy access on a flat level for those who need that.

The list of services appears elsewhere in this edition as it will every month, there will also be a copy on the church door for you to find out what is going on.

We are looking forward to the challenge this will create and hope that you will continue to support our services, you will be most welcome to come and join us. CFL

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TUESDAY TOTS Calling all mothers, grans, carers-

Come along to The Ark, King William Street TUESDAY MORNINGS, 9.30-11.00 am in Term time.

Fun, crafts, songs and stories for your little ones. £1.00 per family to include refreshments

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Needham Market Evangelical ChurchREGULAR MEETINGS:SUNDAY SERVICES: 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER MEETING: Tuesdays at 7.30 p.m.ALL VERY WELCOMEFor further information, if you require transport, or you would like a home visit, please phone Peter on: (01394) 271645, phone or text on: 07570 558072, or email: [email protected] may like to visit our website at www.needhamchurch.org.uk


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Sports NewsNEEDHAM MARKET FOOTBALL CLUBWith the start of 2018 all of our teams now enter the business end of the season and hopefully no bad weather occurs to cause fixture pile ups.Work at the football club is underway on the New 3G all Weather Surface. This will give an all year round facility not just for the football club to use but for Schools, Youth Football Sides and the Local Community to enjoy. The New complex will be supplemented by Changing Rooms and a Stand, plus a Community Café so exciting times are ahead.We have a few forthcoming events to look forward to this year:Sat 31st Mar Easter Draw @ ‘Bloomfields’ Needham MarketFri 25th May Golf Day @ Hintlesham Golf ClubAdmission charges have been changed again for Juniors with immediate effect whereby Children Aged 12-16 will now only be asked to pay £1, Children Under 12 remain FOC. We hope this encourages younger Needham Fans to return to many more games and to give us the support to increase the clubs Average Home Gates.

Forthcoming Fixtures:

1st Team

Sat 27th Jan Enfield Town Away League 3:00pm KO

Sat 3rd Feb Tonbridge Angels Home League 3:00pm KO

Sat 10th Feb Leatherhead Away League 3:00pm KO

Tues 13th Feb Felixstowe & Walton Utd Home Premier Cup 7:45pm KO

Sat 17th Feb Staines Town Away League 3:00pm KO

Tues 20th Feb Burgess Hill Town Home League 7:45pm KO

Sat 24th Feb Margate Home League 3:00pm KO

Sat 3rd Mar Metropolitan Police Away League 3:00pm KO

Reserve Team

Fri 26th Jan Woodbridge Town Home League 7:45pm KO

Sat 3rd Feb March Town United Away League 3:00pm KO

Sat 10th Feb Whitton United Home League 3:00pm KO

Sat 17th Feb Wisbech St. Mary Home League 3:00pm KO

Tues 27th Feb Diss Town Home League 7:45pm KO

Sat 3rd Mar Holland FC Home League 3:00pm KO

Youth Team

Thurs 1st Feb Framlingham Town Away League 7:45pm KO

Thurs 8th Feb Leiston Away League 7:45pm KO

Thurs 15th Feb Stowmarket Town Home League 7:45pm KO

Thurs 22nd Feb Walsham-le-Willows Away League 7:45pm KO

Fixtures are subject to change and weather dependent and will be updated accordingly should this occur via the clubs website www.needhammarketfc.co.uk, or alternatively you can contact Club Secretary Mark on [email protected] or 07795 456502.

Mark Easlea, Club Secretary

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Sports NewsNeedham Market Bowls Club After a very successful outdoor season, a large number of our bowlers are enjoying indoor bowling at The Meadlands. Any member wanting information about indoor bowling can contact me, David Hindley, on: (01449) 613144. Not only have we achieved success on the green this year, the atmosphere in the club and the camaraderie between teams and bowlers has been excellent which makes for a welcoming and very happy bowls club.

The green was successfully put to bed and the ’green team’ will be busy throughout the close season ensuring it will be in good condition for 2018. The team has been reinforced but can always use extra help, anyone interested in joining the ‘green team’ should contact Alastair Bailie on: (01449) 720759. Our winter social events got off to a good start with Carpet Bowling on our ‘not quite perfect’ carpet. The competition was won by Shirley Eaton with runners up Rita Robertson and Charlie Lawson just one point behind, thanks to everyone who took part.

By the time you read this we will have had our Christmas social with fun and games for all, our January social on the 19th will see the return of the Stowmarket Strummers ukulele band with games between sets, February 23rd will be the ‘Big Quiz’ which is getting to be a very competitive event but always played in good spirit. The date and content of the March event is still to be decided.

MEET AND GREET DAYS AT CROWLEY PARK

These have been very successful and will be resumed with the opening of the 2018 outdoor season in April - please do come along and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and a biscuit. Bowls and basic instruction will be provided, however, if you prefer to simply watch and chat that’s fine. Although bowls is an ideal sport for the active older person remember

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Contact names and numbers for NMBC are Pat Hadden: (01473) 831308 and Alistair Bailie: (01449) 720759.

Needham Market Skate ParkMembers of the Skatepark Committee would like to thank all those stall holders at the Needham Market Christmas Fayre who very kindly donated a percentage of their takings to the Skatepark fund. Our special thanks go to Chloe Moore for organising such a successful event.

During the course of the day we spoke to several hundred people and sold nearly all our cakes! Everyone was positive about the proposal for a Skatepark and the majority were happy to add their names to our register of interest forms. In addition to our other efforts, we have collected over 500 signatures in support of a Skatepark serving Needham Market. We made over £200 for the fund which is a very exciting start to our fundraising events.

Our Christmas Disco on 8th December was well attended and the young people enjoyed themselves. Thank you to our supporters, volunteers and everyone who has helped us so far.

As the Town grows, the need for suitable spaces for our children will increase; a Skatepark has proven highly successful in many local towns in providing a positive focus for young people. In a time when there are concerns about obesity in our society and providing young people with a positive outlook on the communities they are living in, we feel that a skate park in Needham Market would show the community that we care for our young people of now and as they become the future parents of our community.

The aim is to provide a Skate park for our young people in Needham Market and surrounding villages.

To register your support please sign one of the forms which can be found at the Internet Cafe, Post Office and local pubs. Also, please add your suggestions or offers of help via our Facebook page - #needhammktskatepark …we would like to hear from parents, Grandparents, and Skatepark future users alike!

Needham Market Skatepark Committee


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Tuesday 6th, 13th 20th & 27th Slimming World 5.30pm onwardsTuesday 6th & 20th Spiritual Awareness 7.30pmTuesday 13th & 27th Get Crafty 1.30pm Tuesday 13th & 27th Needham & District Family Carers

Wednesday 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Slimming World 9.30amWednesday 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Day Centre 11-2Wednesday7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Rabble Chorus 10.30 – 12Wednesday 7th, 21st & 28th Antonia Cobbin School of DanceWednesday 7th & 21st Town Council Meeting

Thursday 1st Thursday ClubThursday 1st Horticultural SocietyThursday 1st, 8th, & 15th Friendly Badminton 10amThursday 1st, 8th, & 15th Bosmere Badminton ClubThursday 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Ashburnham ClubThursday 22nd Blood Donors

Friday 2nd, 9th & 23rd Over 55 Bowls 2pmFriday 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd Bingo in the Bar from 7.30pmFriday 16th Pantomime – Wizard of Oz 7.30pm

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