NEWSLETTER - Needham Market TC

NEWSLETTERTHE NEEDHAM MARKET

PUBLISHED BY NEEDHAM MARKET TOWN COUNCIL December 2016 - No 485and Distributed Throughout Needham Market Free of Charge

www.needhammarkettc.co.uk

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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 ‘Chain House’ 1 High Street, NM, IP6 8AL 01449 720952R CAMPBELL Deputy Town Mayor/Deputy Chair of Council 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: J TRUELOVE, Bildeston Road, Little Finborough, IP14 2LA 01449 678652

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 DECEMBER NEWSLETTER.

The last few weeks have slipped by so swiftly. The Town’s Civic Service was held on 16th October at St. John the Baptist Church, and we had the pleasure of welcoming the Bishop of Dunwich. I would like to thank the Revd. Diane Williams and Revd. Mary Playford who arranged the seamless Service, the Stowmarket Boys Brigade Centenary Band for leading the procession, to my personal delight the ‘Rabble Chorus’ who sang their hearts out and Town Clerk, Mr. Hunter, for pulling together so many varied aspects of the event, (from

road closures, to printing of the programs etc.) with complete success. Thank You All.

Another outstanding event I and my Consul Ms. Kay Curtis had the delight of attending was the opening of the National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art by Her Majesty the Queen at Palace House, Newmarket. I can also reveal that among (I’m sure) many other important items in Her Majesty’s handbag she obviously carries horse treats as she actually took some from it and seemed to take great amusement

in feeding treats to one of these amazing creatures. As she passed by the Mayors of Aldeburgh, Stowmarket and myself, Her Majesty remarked on our Chains of Office which gave us the privilege to identify the towns we represent.

As a last observation I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year.

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 February 2017 issue is 8th January 2017 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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Clubs:GIPPING WOMEN’S CLUBFor information please call the Chairman, Mrs Ann Squirrell on 01449 721156We meet at 7.45pm in the Needham Market Bowls Club House, Crowley Park, Barretts Lane, Needham Market in the School Terms.December 6th - Christmas DinnerDecember 13th - Christmas Party. January 10th 2017 - Dotty DominoesPlease come and join us and enjoy refreshments and a chat.

NEEDHAM MARKET W.I.It was great to welcome several visitors to our October meeting and hope they enjoyed the talk about Magna Carta as much as we did. The group meeting at Stowupland went well and some of our members have enjoyed a walk to see the dove cote at Badley Hall - many thanks to Margaret for her hospitality - Also a visit and walk at Snape. Our December meeting is organised by the members so, although I know we will have a good evening, I have no idea what will be happening. We will also be going out for lunch to celebrate the festive season. Our first meeting of the new year

will be on the subject of ‘Punch and Judy’ so if you feel the need to be entertained please come along and join us. On behalf of the members of the W.I. may I wish you all the very best Christmas ever and a happy and healthy 2017.We meet at the centre on the second Monday in the month at 7.30pm.

Margaret Bond, Tel: (01449) 722788

THE ASHBURNHAM OVER 60’S CLUBToken of Kindness

From 1st November 2016 to the end of January 2017, the Ashburnham Over 60’s Club has been selected to take part in the Co-operative Community Green Token Scheme. With every purchase from the store, you should be given a green plastic token - if the busy shop assistants forget, please ask for one and your token posted in our box would be very much appreciated.

We plan to fund an extra day out for members of our Club if our cause is successful. Your small token would make as huge difference to the day. Thankyou.

NEEDHAM MARKET BOWLS CLUBNMBC held its AGM on the 17th October 2016.

The meeting began sadly with a minutes’ silence for members who had passed away in the previous twelve months, Ross Theobold, Derek Mitchell, David Cousins and Terry Welhams.

This was followed by the Presidents, Club Captains and Treasurers reports and then by the election of the clubs’ officers as follows:

President: John Holloway, Chairman: Alistair Bailie, Treasurer: Linda Benthom, Secretary: Pat Hadden, Club Captain: Alistair Bailie, Minutes Secretary: Pat Goodrum.

Social events are held each month during the winter and they will be as follows:

December 16th - Christmas Social with a Quiz, scatagories, hoi bingo and carols, mince pies and sausage rolls are on the menu, members £3, non members £4.50.

January 20th, a Beetle Drive and a new additional a session by the Stowmarket Strummers Ukelele Band, thanks to Colin Biginton, hot food will be served, members £3, non members £4.50. this is also

your last chance to pay your membership fee.

February 24th, ‘Big Quiz’ night, food is soup and a roll followed by pudding, members £5, non-members £6.50.

The attached photo shows captain Joyce Walton receiving the trophy on behalf of her team for winning Div. A of the Tuesday league.

When the green re-opens we shall be having ‘Meet and Greet’ sessions on Saturday mornings for anyone who wishes to take up bowling, exact dates will be published in the April newsletter.

Remember, ’You’re NEVER too young to Bowl’!

Contact: Pat Hadden (01473) 831308 or Alistair Bailie (01449) 720759.

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Mid Suffolk Brass would like to invite you to their joint Christmas Concert with Simply Brass at St Peter’s and St Mary’s Church, Stowmarket on Saturday 10th December at 7pm, adults £5 and children go free. Tickets are available at the Stowmarket Tourist Information office in Stowmarket (near Asda) or on the door. You can also contact us via our

Facebook page or our website www.midsuffolkbrass.org.uk. We have moved the location of our practices to Wood Ley School, Lowry Way, Stowmarket IP14 1UF but still on a Monday evening at 7.45pm. Come along and join us, we need new players and we are a very friendly bunch of people who like to have fun and play all sorts of brass music.

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The new season got off to a good start on 12 September with a lot of old members and several new potential members turning up. After greeting the new potential members and explaining roughly what the club is about, several members – new and old - showed prints that they had taken over the summer, for critique by the members. A huge pat on the back for the new people who showed their prints, not knowing what us ‘oldies’ were like! An enjoyable night was had by one and all.

On 26 September we held our ‘cracked lens’ competition, which was a great success.

This competition is for the best PDI (projected digital image) on the night and is judged by us, the members. 55 images were entered and Glenda Taylor won with ‘Reflections Uyuni. Well done Glenda – for the second year running!

We welcomed Phil Chatfield to the club to judge our ‘open’ competition (1) on October 10. The members pulled out all the stops and shared some fantastic pictures, several of which were awarded full marks by the judge.

On November 24 the club trophies were presented to the members achieving the highest overall competition

scores in each category. We also had a demonstration by club member Geoff Walker, of how to mount photographs for competitions.

Next meetings:

Monday 14 November: Talk to be given by Alan Sarsby - ‘Converting colour to monochrome’ which is a change from the published talk in the programme.

Monday 28 November: Open Competition (2) to be judged by Roy Essery

Monday 12 December: Wildlife Competition to be judged by Brian Carlick

New members are always very welcome at the club. All you need is a camera – any camera and a real interest in using it. Our members use DSLRs, mirrorless, compacts and bridge cameras.

Regular meetings are held at Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillside, Stowmarket, IP14 2BD, usually on the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month between September & June. We start arriving at around 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start. We’d love to see you there, so why not join us?

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Community NewsBOSMERE PRIMARY SCHOOL

October has had many moments that have shown the community of Bosmere working together-whether it be to create the outstanding Art Exhibition, collect food and goodies for local families in need or support the wonderful Macmillan Nurses and one of our students in a charity run. Thank you to everyone who has helped make these events so very successful.

The Gipping Valley Alliance Art ExhibitionIt was an incredible sight roaming the exhibition recently, viewing artwork from 3 year olds through to 18 year olds-each equally as impressive as the other! Children from our local High Schools and Primary Schools all contributed work to the exhibition-a wonderful example of schools collaborating to share, with pride the talented artists pieces from their schools.

We were all very proud of our part of the exhibition, showing such an array of talent and styles.

Our new Harvest CelebrationWhat a wonderful gathering together of the Community of Needham Market we had on Friday 14th Oct! There was a real buzz as children made their way to the Community Centre and saw the hall fill with so many special visitors.

Special thanks need to go to Rev Diane Williams and Hazel and Caroline from Stowmarket Foodbank, who helped to add that extra meaning to reasons behind our collection of goodies. Here is just a fraction of what our very helpful group of parents and grandparents help to display…

We donated 97kg of food for the Stowmarket Foodbank. Thank you!


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Join us in the Lounge for nibbles and laughter from 7.30 p.m.

Families welcome

Recycle your Christmas Tree! Real trees can be left in the Car Park at:

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The Art Gallery will be open during the lead up to Christmas –

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COMMUNITY CAROLS Monday 12th December

Needham Market Community Centre at 7.30pm Led by Revd. Diane Williams

Bible readings by Revd Mary Playford, Father David Finegan and Pastor Peter Kinley

Festive music and accompaniment to the Carols provided by the Windjammers

Also musical items from the children of Bosmere CP School and The Skylarks Community Choir

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This is a free event. Everyone welcome Organised by Needham Market Community Council


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Help raise funds for your local library by donating unwanted books:

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Baz and I were overwhelmed at the success of our very first anniversary event this weekend, with over 350 people taking part!

Upon starting the run a year ago we had 69 people attend and we were told to expect the numbers to drop off to an average of 40 to 50 each week; instead we have averaged in excess of 200 each week and our goal of attracting 300 for the Anniversary event was well and truly smashed!

We pride ourselves on ensuring that EVERYONE is welcome to come along and join in, whatever their age, shape, size or fitness ability. On Sunday, our youngest was little Freya at just 11 weeks old, and our oldest was 83 year old James! We were delighted to

welcome Zoe Newson, a Paralympian medalist at both London and Rio, who very kindly started the 2k and 5k events.

Councillor Stansfield, the Mayor of Needham Market also attended along with other councillors and enjoyed handing out medals to the children. Live broadcasting of the event was conducted by BBC Radio Suffolk. Thankyou to all local establishments who provided invaluable supplies to help satiate, hydrate runners and make the event so special.

Great Run Local is a ‘not for profit’ charitable foundation and it would be impossible to manage without the fantastic volunteers who help

Baz and I every Sunday morning, so a huge thank you to you all.

Please come along and join us, it is FRIENDLY, FUN AND FREE!

Please note: SANTA RUN on Sunday18th December where we hope many of you will dress up in your delightful Santa outfits!

For more information please see our website www. Greatrunlocal.org or visit our

FB page for all the latest news and photos from GRL Needham Lake.

To say I feel proud of what we are achieving for the community is an understatement; we remain committed in continuing to build a happier, healthier community for you all to enjoy.

Bridget Goldstone, GRLNL COORDINATOR

GREAT RUN LOCAL NEEDHAM MARKET –1ST ANNIVERSARY

St Elizabeth Hospice Once again, may I please remind you that I am still collecting used stamps and old coins to help the Hospice. Even if you only have a few they all help towards the total. These items may be left at Neil’s Hairdressers, 31A High Street or put through my letterbox at 11, Quinton Road. Many thanks to everyone who always saves them, your support is very much appreciated. The Hospice will let me know early next year how much has been raised. Meanwhile, Season’s Greetings to you all! Barbara Butcher, 11 Quinton Road

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

Needham Market Craft Fair, October 2016Once again, we had a successful Craft Fair. Even though ‘twas early, there were plenty of Christmas items and some lovely gifts to start off your Christmas shopping. A steady stream of visitors arrived throughout the day helping to keep the momentum going. The “£20 for 50p” was won by a lady in Great Bricett and the number we were looking for was 43, chosen from a choice of envelopes by an independent visitor. The Community Council would like to thank the Community Centre staff and the WI for providing us with refreshments, the homemade cakes were very popular. We would also like to thank the people who helped to set up the Fair on the Saturday night and to clear up after the event, most valuable assistance. Lesley King

I am so grateful TO YOU ALLI would like to thank my friends and neighbours (no names, they no who they are) who have helped me since I have been grass cutting, laundry, shopping, cleaning and even chauffeuring me around when I couldn’t walk very well. And, not forgetting picking me up when I fall over. They are marvellous I culdn’t have managed without them, and still can’t.

Best wishes Iris


Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline

The RNLI has decided that house-to-house collections will no longer take place from 1st January 2017.The RNLI has always prided itself on its ethical approach to fundraising. The RNLI is lucky to be a well-respected and well supported charity and we need to make sure that respect is mutual and our supporters’ trust is well placed. The decision to end house-to-house collections has been taken by the RNLI

Executive Team following the charity’s recent decision to only contact supporters who have given their express consent. Cold calling – whether by phone or in person – does not fit with this sentiment, so the decision to stop this method of fundraising has been taken.Your local Stowmarket & Needham Market Branch of the RNLI would like to thank you all for your support and donations over the years. We will continue to hold regular collections in public

places and supermarkets etc. and look forward to your continued support and generosity. As stated above we will no longer be calling at your door - however if you would like us to still call upon you once a year for donations then please e-mail us on [email protected] giving your

name, address and a contact telephone number. If required we can supply you with a small collecting box for you to use throughout the year. We can assure you that your details will be kept secure and the RNLI will never sell or give your details to any other organisation.

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We now have confirmation that there will be a group of 7 children and one interpreter travelling to Mid Suffolk in December. The girls are aged 11,12, 13 and 14 with one 12 year old having her birthday on 19th December! We will of course have a birthday party for her which in itself will be an amazing experience as the children do not have birthday parties as our children do. Usually they will receive a small gift, possibly just some sweets or a few rubles to spend and there might be a small family gathering. As previously requested in our articles, any good quality second hand clothing for these girls would be greatly appreciated as they will only have the clothing they have travelled in when they arrive.

Our Facebook page has now been revamped so please do visit and “Like” us, we will endeavor to keep this up to date with our news and photographs. We also have a second page which is dedicated to our Charity Shop .We regularly receive new donations and stock is frequently rotated so the shop is well worth a visit. We will provide updates regarding new items of interest via our Facebook page so keep checking back there.

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The Charity continues to enjoy your support and for that we are extremely grateful. Please remember, if you are having a clearout before Christmas, all those unwanted gifts

you have put away and don’t know what to do with make fantastic raffle prizes for our Fundraising. We regularly receive new donations and stock is frequently rotated so the shop is well worth a visit. We hope to provide updates regarding new items of interest via our Facebook page so keep checking back there.

If anyone is interested in sending a Christmas present/shoebox to a Chernobyl child, please do get in touch. Each year we provide details of a child who would love to hear from someone in the UK as to receive even a letter is very unusual and appreciated but a present is something really special.

Lastly, if you would like to consider becoming a

Host for our 2017 summer group visit please do get in touch as although it might seem a long way off preparation are already under way. Anyone can apply regardless of status or financial circumstances. We operate a Day Centre Monday to Friday from 8.30 to 4.30 so Hosts can follow their own occupation or other interests and the children live with the Hosts as part of their family at all other times.

With grateful thanks as always to everyone for their continues support.

Elizabeth Parker, Tel: (01449) 760343 [email protected]


NEEDHAM MARKET FOOTBALL CLUBThe Club has been running for the last two months silent Auctions for Signed Certificated Football Shirts. In October, we had a Paul Pogba Man Utd Shirt, November we had a Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid Shirt and now in December we have a Zlatan Ibrahimovic Man Utd Shirt. If you are interested in secretely bidding for this, please visit the clubs website www.needhammarketfc.co.uk to post your bid. ALL the funds raised are going towards the Clubs Academy in furnishing the purpose built classrooms and Educational Supplies and Equipment for the future of Needham Market Football Club. As you will see from the fixture lists there are plenty of matches to keep you entertained throughout the month of December leading up to the big Boxing Day Fixture for the 1st Team against Suffolk Rivals AFC Sudbury. Please Note the earlier Kick off time of 1:00pm as we felt this was best being the festive period. Forthcoming Fixtures:1st Team:Sat 26th Nov Merstham Away League 3:00pm KOWeds 30th Nov Grays Athletic Away League 7:45pm KOSat 3rd Dec Leatherhead Home League 3:00pm KOWed 7th Dec Ware Away League Cup 7:45pm KO Sat 10th Dec Enfield Town Away League 3:00pm KOSat 17th Dec Hendon Home League 3:00pm KOTues 20th Dec Bognor Regis Town Away League 7:45pm KOMon 26th Dec AFC Sudbury Home League 1:00pm KOFri 30th Dec Billericay Town Away League 7:45pm KOMon 2nd Jan Leiston Away League 3:00pm KOSat 7th Jan Folkestone Invicta Home League 3:00pm KO

Reserve Team:Sat 26th Nov Crane Sports Home Senior Cup 3:00pm KOSat 3rd Dec Haverhill Borough Away League 3:00pm KOSat 10th Dec Diss Town Home ` League 3:00pm KOSat 17th Dec Stowmarket Town Away League 3:00pm KOTues 27th Dec Braintree Town Res. Away League 3:00pm KOMon 2nd Jan Woodbridge Town Home League 3:00pm KOSat 7th Jan Whitton United Away League 3:00pm KO

Youth Team:Thurs 24th Nov Hadleigh United Home League 7:45pm KOThurs 1st Dec Stowmarket Town Away League 7:45pm KOThurs 8th Dec Leiston Home League 7:45pm KOThurs 15th Dec Walsham-le-Willows Home League 7:45pm KO

Fixtures are subject to change and will be updated accordingly should this occur. Please remember to check out our website www.needhammarketfc.co.uk for all the latest news and events on at the club.All that remains is to wish you a Happy Christmas and New Year from everyone connected to Needham Market Football Club. Mark Easlea - Club Secretary

The members of Needham Market Community Council would like to say a very big ‘thank you’ to everyone who helped at the annual Fireworks Display and Torchlight Procession which took place on Saturday 5th November. Despite it being a very cold

evening, a record number of people appreciated the torchlight procession and, on arrival at Needham Market Football Ground, Bloomfields, they joined the many spectators who then enjoyed a spectacular Fireworks Display of over 30 minutes duration. We are

very grateful to Needham Market Football Club for allowing us the use of their training pitch for the fireworks display and to Mid Suffolk District Council for the use of Hurstlea Rd car park which was the starting point of the torchlight procession. Thank you also

to the members of St Johns Ambulance and to our many stewards who were there to ensure the safety of everyone who came along. Thank you all very much.

Hazel Calver

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Advice from Suffolk Constabulary regarding use of the 101 contact numberThe following advice has been received from the Police:As a Constabulary we no longer routinely deal with parking issues. Parking complaints are now addressed based on the Threat, Harm and Risk they pose at the time of reporting. Members of the public are directed to contact our control room on 101 to report such concerns at the time of the incident, whereby an assessment will be made on an individual basis and a resource allocated if required. We know the 101 system is not ideal but it is the way that everything needs to be reported.

Vehicles speeding in the High StreetThe Town Council is aware of complaints regarding vehicles speeding through the town during the night. If you are affected by this problem please refer it to the Police via the 101 telephone number (as recommended above). It would also be helpful if you could inform me (by email if possible) so that the extent of the problem can be gauged. The means by which traffic speeds can be monitored

are being looked into but, some of the potentially more effective methods/devices are costly and impractical when the problem occurs in the middle of the night. The more actual evidence that can be gathered on this and, any other problem of this nature, the greater the chance that a case can be made to put a means of dealing with the problem in place. It would be good, as many people might expect, if the Police could be relied upon to follow up complaints relating to problems like speeding traffic but we are aware there is now far more need to provide evidence before the Police will consider their involvement.

Free CAT Marking by Stowmarket Safer Neighbourhood TeamOur local Police team based in Stowmarket has arranged a CAT Marking event to be held at the Truck East (Scania) Garage, Violet Hill Road Stowmarket IP14 1NN, on Saturday 3rd December from 9am to 11:30am. Stickers will be provided which can be displayed on window vehicles to show the vehicle’s CAT is marked. The event is an attempt towards reducing the

likelihood of CAT thefts in response to the Stowmarket SNT locality and surrounding areas are again suffering from an increase in Catalytic Converter thefts.

Gipsy Lane Rail CrossingThe Town Council is pleased to learn consideration of the options to replace the existing pedestrian crossing, following a relatively lengthy delay, is again moving forward. Please see the notice on page 16 regarding Networks Rail’s impending public consultation.

RoadworksRoadworks affecting our town are difficult to avoid at the moment and that position will continue whilst contractors (Triio), working on behalf of National Grid, continue to install a new gas main. The installation project is expected to last for approximately 12 months (not 12 weeks as originally indicated on the contractors’ sign boards) as the process moves out of town along Stowmarket Road, up Badley Hill and to a point on the B1113 close to the Cedars Link roundabout. National Grid has provided notice

(not detailed at this stage) that the works are due to take place in phases so there should at least not be the necessity for a lengthy period of continuous traffic management on this busy stretch of road.

SnOasis planning proposal, Great BlakenhamFollowing a dormant period, the planning proposal to create an indoor ski slope and associated leisure facilities at Great Blakenham has been resurrected. If you are interested in viewing the proposals in detail, there are some 230 plus related documents posted on Mid Suffolk District Council’s website. Using the Planning Application search facility, the application can be found under reference number 4494/16. At the time of writing, the Town Council has yet to consider its response to consultation on the proposed development.

Kevin Hunter, Town Clerk

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At the shop on the High Street we are preparing for Christmas. We have a variety of Christmas cards and wrapping paper as well as lots of Christmas present ideas such as hats, scarves, gloves, socks. There are games, books, jigsaws (some brand new) as well as lots of bric a brac that would make lovely presents. Don’t forget those people with birthdays at this time of year. Some people don’t like having their birthday present wrapped in Christmas paper so our range of birthday paper and cards is still available. I say ‘some people’ because my family know that they can wrap my presents in snowman paper any time of the year! We will be open on Sunday 4th December for the Street Fayre so do pop in and see us. I don’t think any of us can believe we’ve been open nearly a year already. We’re looking forward to making 2017 an even better year for the shop. Thank you to everyone who has bought or donated goods in our first year. Many of you have signed up for our Loyalty and Gift Aid card, which allows you to receive loyalty points when you purchase goods and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, it enables us to claim tax back on your donated goods when we sell them. There are leaflets in the store about this. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you again in the New Year with all those unwanted Christmas presents!

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Alder Carr Farm Christmas FayreSaturday, 3rd December 2016It's that magical time of year and, at Alder Carr Farm, Father Christmas will be visiting us on Saturday 3rd December. Hitch a ride on his tractor trailer and sing songs with him as you go round the farm!

This year, our annual Christmas Craft Fayre is bigger and better with 25 stalls all offering lots of goodies to help with your Christmas shopping. Buy a handmade gift for someone special or even for yourself! Speak to the makers and enjoy the atmosphere in the courtyard and our new special marquee areas. The fun starts at 10am and runs through to 3.30pm (last call for the trailer ride - 3pm).

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With Christmas approaching beware these festive times of glad tidings and great joy can quickly turn to misery and frustration if we drop our guard.

Suffolk, as we all know, is one of the safest places in the country to live and we should consider ourselves fortunate to live in such a caring town as Needham Market. We do not suffer like some with wanton vandalism and domestic burglaries but just like any other town the opportunist thief is always lurking around the corner. It is this time of the year when opportunist thieves can have a field day. Put temptation in their way and they will most certainly take advantage.

They have no conscience; they will be looking out for parcels on show in a deserted car, gaily wrapped presents visible from the street, or back doors open to an inviting array on the kitchen table, even a shed or garage door carelessly left open can prove tempting.

It takes just a matter of seconds to break a car window and

remove parcels, or to nip in through an open door and take a handbag off a table.

Supermarkets and their car parks are also places to be aware of criminals up to no good. They are being used for all sorts of scams these days. Be very careful when you are using your cards either paying for goods or using an ATM; make sure you are not distracted and that somebody standing close to you is not trying to steal your pin number. You are not even safe when you are unloading your shopping into your car; criminals work in pairs, while one is distracting you the other is going through your bag looking for your credit card.

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number is a premium rate number set up by the fraudsters. Calling it will run up a huge phone bill as the criminal will do everything they can to keep you on the line for as long as possible.

Final piece of advice for 2016: be aware of what’s happening

around you; make a firm decision now to check and double check that you have not left temptation in the path of opportunist thieves. That way you will increase your chances of having a Happy Christmas and a safe and secure New Year.

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This month we are looking for a home for Mina. She is a very pretty tabby girl aged 4/5 years old. She loves fuss and attention but sometimes it can be on her terms. Mina has been used to living in a rural home and loved going outside and hunting according to her previous owner. We feel that she would be best suited as an only pet and with an adult family or children aged

over 10yrs. Mina is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. If you would like to know more about Mina 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. Your call will be returned as soon as possible. Our recent Jumble Sale in Stowmarket raised £687. Thank you so much for supporting us in many different ways. Our cat food collecting basket has been relocated to Needham Market Post Office following the closure of Fur-Ever Pets. We would like thank both the Post Office for their kind offer and the management of Fur-Ever Pets for their past support. We also continue to have a food collection point in Cedarwood Vets in Stowmarket

which again we are very grateful for. Our final fundraising event this year is on 4th December 10am to 3.30pm when we will be having a table in Needham Market Community Centre Table

Top Sale. Thank you for your continuing support.

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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide Suffolk is part of a national charity that exists to meet the needs of those bereaved by suicide. Suicide bereavement is different to all other grief and SoBS would claim to offer the expertise needed. We are user led and offer free, indefinite support to all survivors eighteen years and over in the UK. In Suffolk the charity holds monthly group meetings in Bury, Ipswich and Lowestoft. We give email and telephone support in-between group meetings and survivors are invited to attend informal monthly and annual events.

Suffolk SoBS has its own website: www.suffolk-sobs.org.uk which represents the views of survivors registered with

our charity . On a national level we offer a helpline seven days a week between 9am – 9pm manned by survivors for survivors, weekend retreats and much more.

Suffolk SoBS are keen to raise awareness of the service we provide and we are available to give presentations to any organisation who feel they may benefit. We also discourage the use of negative language and the out-dated term ‘committed suicide’ which originates from the criminal system. Suicide recognises no age, social, ethnic or cultural boundaries, neither do we. E : [email protected] M: 07531 087623

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FREE NHS Health CheckAre you Aged 40 to 74? Find out about your FREE NHS Health Check: Even though you might be feeling great, if you’re over forty you might be at risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, diabetes or dementia. A FREE NHS Health Check can help you reduce these risks and make sure that you stay healthy. Having the health check will better prepare you for the future and will enable you to take steps to maintain and improve your health. What will happen at the check? The check will take between 20-30 minutes and will involve the health professional asking you a few simple questions regarding your family history and lifestyle. They will also check your height, weight and other details, as well as test your blood pressure and complete a simple blood test to check your cholesterol level.

After the check they will talk you through your results and explain to you what they mean, giving you personalised advice on how to lower your risk and maintain a healthy lifestyle. You may also be prescribed further treatment or medication to help maintain your health. Arrangeing your NHS Health Check: If you are aged 40-74 and have not had a stroke or been diagnosed with heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, kidney disease or diabetes then you are eligible for a free NHS health check. To arrange the check please contact your registered GP practice who will be able to make an appointment for you. Alternatively, you can also contact OneLife Suffolk to arrange the check for you on: (01473) 718193.

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NEEDHAM MARKET GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME

Coming up to Christmas and 10 months into the launch of our Good Neighbour Scheme we thought it would be a good time to inform the residents of Needham Market of the progress to date.A Good Neighbour Scheme is for the benefit of the whole community although it tends to be mainly the elderly that make the most use of it. We are all volunteers and offer our service only for activities that we feel confident of carrying out, such as changing a light bulb, fixing a dripping tap, checking a smoke alarm, moving furniture, hanging a picture, a one off garden tidy or walking a dog for people who are unable to get out temporarily. Befriending on a regular basis or helping with the computer or writing a letter are other things we can help with.Transport to hospital for a pre arranged appointment could also be arranged and this is the only service that we would charge for. The recommended price would be 45 pence per mile to compensate the driver for fuel, wear and tear. Any resident requiring such help for any of the above is asked to ring our mobile number 07999576544. The mobile phone is held by one of our committee members on a rota basis.To date we have 22 volunteers offering their service and have been able to satisfy most of the 40 odd calls requesting help. With the advertising we have been doing it was thought that more people would take advantage of the service we offer considering that the last census showed that of the 4800 resident of the town over 30% were over the age of sixty.However it is very encouraging to learn that in Needham Market we have many residents who look after their elderly neighbours without giving it a second thought.It is worth mentioning that all of our volunteers have been security checked and the Scheme was officially launched in January with the approval of Community Action Suffolk.Trevor Gibbons. Scheme Organiser.

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Needham Society Events

THE NEEDHAM MARKET SOCIETY EVENTS 2017 30th November - The Servants of Abbots Hall - Jeannette BaldryWe have heard the history of the buildings of Abbots Hall in Stowmarket. This talk will introduce us to the servants that worked to keep the household running.

25th January - The Round Tower Churches of East Anglia – Stuart BowellThere are about 42 churches with round towers in Suffolk, nearly a quarter of the 181 in the whole country. The talk will explain the history of these unusual churches and introduce some excellent examples.

22nd March - Needham’s Team of Professional Archaeologists – Dr Rhodri GardnerWere you aware that we have a team of professional archaeologists based in Needham market? Come and hear about the varied work they carry out and some of their interesting projects.

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the NEEDHAM MARKET SOCIETY, we invite all townspeople in November to our final meeting of 2016 where we are delighted to welcome back Jeannette Baldry of Abbots Hall who has been invited to talk about those in the past who kept that household running (details below). 1966 was the year when Needham Market Society was formed as a reaction to the proposal that a satellite town of 20,000 inhabitants should be developed here in Needham Market. The reaction was to protest, and to encourage the townsfolk to express their opinions about the town and to take unified action to protect its architecture and landscape. Obviously, action taken by the people at that time was successful and it is all credit to the Society that we remain a small town which has retained its character and charm. In addition the Society has played no small part over the years in the establishment of the town’s Conservation Area which has preserved the heart

of the historic architecture and nature of the town. The Society has also played its part in the restoration of the Station building, and it continues to play a role in the town’s planning and growth. New Year 2017 will start the next 50-year epoch under almost new management as both Nigel Griffiths and Gordon Crosby have now stepped down. The committee wishes to thank them both for their sterling work in guiding the Society over the recent years.

Future talks: 30th Nov. ‘The Servants of Abbots Hall’. Speaker Jeannette Baldry. 25th Jan. ‘The Round Tower Churches of East Anglia’. Speaker Stuart Bowell explains their history through excellent examples. All talks take place at 7.30pm in the Burton Room, at Needham Market Community Centre. We warmly welcome new members, the annual subscription being £5. Currently we ask for a £2 entry fee for non-members.

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SPECIAL DATE IN DECEMBER

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NEEDHAM MARKET AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Our autumn programme continued with a talk by Julie Foster, aided by lots of items that she had foraged from hedgerows. These included many plants that can be used for medicinal purposes and may be used in cooking and drinking. In November we travelled to Kashmir with Maggie Thorpe, to enjoy a show of the Mogul Gardens. These were gardens that were built hundreds of years ago and are still being cared for and used today.The 2017 programme is now out and we look forward to an entertaining year. The AGM will be after the winter break, on 2nd February 2017, and will feature Mr Barham with ‘The origin of sayings’.Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of the month at 7.30 in the Community Centre. We have varied, interesting and entertaining speakers, refreshments and a bring and buy plant stall. We also organise coach trips and evening visits to local places of interest. If you are interested, just turn up at one of the meetings or visit the website – www.nmdhs.onesuffolk.net

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MASS TIMES:Saturdays (First Mass of Sunday)St Mary’s C of E Church, Woolpit IP30 9QG - 6.00 pm

SundaysOur Lady’s, Stricklands Road, Stowmarket IP14 1AW - 8.30 am & 10.15 am

Holy DaysOur Lady’s, Stricklands Road, Stowmarket - 8.00 am, 10.00 am and 7.30 pm

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.uk

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St JOHN the BAPTIST CHURCH 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

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

SERVICES in DECEMBER 2016 Sunday 4th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Worship 3.30pm CASTLETON BRASS CONCERT Sunday 11th 10.00am Sung Eucharist & Sunday Club 3.00pm BADLEY CAROL SERVICE 4.00pm SKYLARKS CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday 18th 10.00am Sung Eucharist & Sunday Club 4.00pm CAROL SERVICE Saturday 24th 3.30pm CRIB SERVICE 11.30pm MIDNIGHT EUCHARIST Sunday 25th 10.00am Family Communion for CHRISTMAS DAY Sunday 1st January 2017 10.00am New Year’s Day Eucharist

EVERYBODY WELCOME AT ALL OUR SERVICES

Morning Prayer: Monday -Thursday 9.00am in Church Mid-Week Wednesday Communion: Please look at pew sheet in Church Childrens Sunday Club: 2nd,3rd, 4th & 5th Sundays Pause for Prayer Group: 11.00am – 12 Tuesday mornings in Church Home Worship: First Monday of month 10.00am at 137 High St. Uvedale Hall Communion: 2nd Wednesday at 11.00am Uvedale Fellowship: 4th Wednesday at 11.00am Tuesday Tots: 9.30am – 11.00am in the Ark Mothers Union: 3rd Wednesday at 12.00 in the Ark Christians Together: 10.00amThursday mornings at Christchurch

All Services are listed on Church Door www.needhammarketparishchurch.co.uk

WINTER COFFEE MORNINGS IN CHURCH: We will be holding Coffee Mornings in Church on, Saturday 4th February and Saturday 4th March 2017 from 9.30am – 11.30am.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT SUNDAY 4th DECEMBER 2016

3:30pm

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ALL WELCOME Refreshments and Raffle

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Come and see our Amazing Angels, Stupendous Stars,

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CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 2016

CHRISTCHURCH, HIGH STREET, NEEDHAM MARKET

FREE ENTRY but donations welcome in support of Christchurch and charities

OPENING TIMES: FRIDAY 2nd December and SATURDAY 3rd December

10AM - 5PM

SUNDAY 4th DecemberCafe Style Morning

Worship at 10:30AMFestival re-opens 12noon

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CountdownThis time of year seems to be about countdowns! There’s the ‘countdown’ to Christmas – which we call Advent –a time of anticipation and preparation for the birth of the baby Jesus. Many of us have Advent calendars to keep us on track, and some of them have chocolate – which can’t be bad! Some people burn a candle during Advent. You’re meant to burn a small section each day, although the one year I tried this I lit it and then forgot about it and burned the whole candle in one session. It didn’t make Christmas come any quicker! As the ‘big day’ gets closer I hope the sense of hope and expectation exceeds that of panic!The other countdown I am thinking of comes a week after Christmas Day as midnight on 31st December approaches: 10,9,8,7,6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... ‘Happy New Year!! The clocks chime, the sky is full of fireworks and we pass from the Old to the New.In these dark days of winter, may you all embrace both

these countdowns – and know the joy and excitement of the birth of the Christ Child, and approach the blank page of the New Year eager to fill it with wonderful memories. So, I wish you all a blessed and peaceful Christmas, and a New Year full of promise and joy. Revd Mary Playford December dates at Christchurch:Christmas Festival – Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd December, !0am – 5pm, Sunday 12noon -5pm. Come and see an amazing display of Cribs, Stars, Angels and TreesFestival Concert – Friday 2nd December at 7.30pm.Crib Service – Thursday 15th December 5.30pm. An opportunity to hear the wonderful Nativity Story for the first or umpteenth time!Christmas Day Service – Sunday 25th December 10.30am. Led by Rev. Mary Playford.

In the New YearCoffee Morning with cake stall – Saturday 14th January 2017

CHRISTCHURCH CHRISTCHURCH, NEEDHAM MARKET (Methodist/United Reformed Church) High Street, Needham Market IP6 8AP Ministers The Revd Mary Playford (URC): Tel. 01449 711798 The Revd John Boardman (Methodist) Tel. 01787 372738 Sunday Morning Worship: 10.30 am (Including Creche and Sunday Club) Service of Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES IN CHRISTCHURCH HALLS Tiddlers: (For Mums and Toddlers 12 months to 4 years) Monday 9.30 – 11.00 am (term time) Contact – Hannah 07969482360 Scrabble Club: Monday 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm New players please contact Sheila Norris on 01449 720871 Knit for Peace: 1st Wednesday 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Contact – Sheila Norris. Tel:01449 720871 Women's Fellowship: 2nd Wednesday 2.30 – 3.30 pm Contact - Linda Hills: Tel. 01449 721258 Christians Together Ecumenical Group: Thursday 10.00 am Room 4 Christchurch Contact – Ann Devereux Tel:01449 721575 Coffee Morning: 2nd Saturday 10 am – 12 noon (Always with a selection of cakes for sale) OTHER REGULAR BOOKINGS Weight Watchers: Monday 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm Karate: Wednesdays: juniors 6.30 – 7.30 pm (term time); adults 7.30 – 8.30 p.m. Rainbow Guides: Thursday 5.30 – 6.30pm Brownies: 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm (term time) HALL LETTINGS: There are spaces available for hire. To arrange a visit to view or for further information ring 07851742847 CHURCH CONTACT: Ann Devereux Tel. 01449 721575 www.christchurchneedhammarket.co.uk

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Most people believe that if you are having a heart attack you will experience pain in your chest. However, not everyone does and there are many other warning signs to look out for.

A heart attack is when your heart is starved of oxygen, causing damage to your heart muscle. Please call 999 without delay if you believe you or someone else is experiencing a heart attack.

Signs and symptoms vary from one person to another, below are the most common signs and symptoms:

• Chest Pain – your chest may feel tight or heavy. You may experience pain or a burning feeling in your chest. Not everyone experiences chest pain.

• You may have pain which radiates down your arms, neck, jaw, stomach or back.

• You may only experience pain in one of these places. This pain or tightness may be severe, or may just feel a bit uncomfortable.

• Shortness of breath and sweating – often to touch the person feels cold and clammy.

• Feeling light headed, you may experience nausea or vomiting

• Some people may have a feeling of indigestion or reflux.

• Generally feeling unwell or lethargic can be an indication of a heart attack when accompanied by chest pain or discomfort.

Having a heart attack is a frightening experience, however after a heart attack many people make a full recovery within a few months, but some people find they can’t do as much as they could previously. This is due to damage to your heart muscle, so act quickly and call 999, as the sooner you receive treatment

you will prevent further damage to your heart muscle.

If you would like to know more, please visit the British Heart Foundation website www.bhf.org.uk

Maggie Fisher is a Director at My Care at Home based in Stowmarket

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Monday 19th Rospa AGM

Tuesday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Slimming World 5.30pm onwards

Tuesday 13th Get Crafty 1.30pm

Tuesday 6th & 20th Spiritual Awareness 7.30pm

Tuesday 13th Needham & District Family Carers

Wednesday 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Slimming World 9.30am

Wednesday 7th, 14th & 21st Day Centre 11-2

Wednesday 7th, 14th & 21st Rabble Chorus 10.30 – 12

Wednesday 7th Antonia Cobbin School of Dance

Wednesday 7th & 21st Town Council Meeting

Wednesday 21st Network Rail Public Consultation

Thursday 1st Thursday Club

Thursday 1st, 8th & 15th Ashburnham Club

Thursday 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Bosmere Badminton Club

Thursday 1st, 8th 15th & 22nd Ladies Badminton

Thursday 15th Primary Patch

Friday 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd Over 55 Bowls 2pm

Friday 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd Bingo in the Bar from 7.30pm

Saturday 24th Christmas Eve

Bar opening from 7.30pm till 10.30pm

Saturday 31st New Year’s Eve

Bar opening from 7.30pm till 1am

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