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Church and Village News Bedfield, Monk Soham, Southolt, Tannington and Worlingworth February 2017 , Happy New Year to you all, A farmer was selling eggs at a market The first customer came up and said they wanted half the eggs in the basket plus half an egg. The farmer handed these over without breaking an egg. The second customer came up and said they wanted half the eggs in the basket plus half an egg. The farmer handed these over without breaking an egg. The third customer came up and said they wanted half the eggs in the basket plus half an egg. The farmer complied without breaking an egg. What is the smallest number of eggs the Farmer could have had in the first place? An interesting little riddle that and I am sure you will be able to work it out. If not don’t worry the answer is on page 2 For some people the Bible is a riddle something they find hard to fathom. But like all riddles once explained it becomes obvious. Lent is fast approaching in fact it starts on the first of March, why not take the opportunity on offer this lent to perhaps get some answers to the riddle of the Bible. There are many good bible individual bible study booklets but if you would like to look at a bit of the bible over four sessions during Lent why not come along to our Lent course. No fore knowledge is required or expected. We shall be looking, in St Mark’s gospel, at the events around Jesus last week before His crucifixion. The first meeting is on Thursday 9 th March at Laxfield Rectory at 2pm. David For Pastoral Care, Baptism, Wedding or Funeral arrangements please contact Rev David Burrell, email [email protected] (01986 798136) Address -The Rectory, 15 Noyes Rd, Laxfield, IP13 8EB or Rev. Ron Orams, Tel: 01986 798901 or email: [email protected] Telephone numbers for relevant parishes on the centre pages.

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Church and Village News

Bedfield, Monk Soham, Southolt,

Tannington and Worlingworth

February 2017

,

Happy New Year to you all, A farmer was selling eggs at a market The first customer came up and said they wanted half the eggs in the basket plus half an egg. The farmer handed these over without breaking an egg. The second customer came up and said they wanted half the eggs in the basket plus half an egg. The farmer handed these over without breaking an egg. The third customer came up and said they wanted half the eggs in the basket plus half an egg. The farmer complied without breaking an egg. What is the smallest number of eggs the Farmer could have had in the first place? An interesting little riddle that and I am sure you will be able to work it out. If not don’t worry the answer is on page 2 For some people the Bible is a riddle something they find hard to fathom. But like all riddles once explained it becomes obvious. Lent is fast approaching in fact it starts on the first of March, why not take the opportunity on offer this lent to perhaps get some answers to the riddle of the Bible. There are many good bible individual bible study booklets but if you would like to look at a bit of the bible over four sessions during Lent why not come along to our Lent course. No fore knowledge is required or expected. We shall be looking, in St Mark’s gospel, at the events around Jesus last week before His crucifixion. The first meeting is on Thursday 9 th March at Laxfield Rectory at 2pm. David

For Pastoral Care, Baptism, Wedding or Funeral arrangements please contact Rev David Burrell,

email [email protected] (01986 798136) Address -The Rectory, 15 Noyes Rd, Laxfield, IP13 8EB or

Rev. Ron Orams, Tel: 01986 798901 or email: [email protected]

Telephone numbers for relevant parishes on the centre pages.

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Message from DEFRA

The NFU has produced an infographic to raise awareness and encourage any-

one who keeps poultry to comply with Defra’s Prevention Zone (housing or-

der) which is currently in place.

The consequences of not complying with Defra’s prevention zone could be

severe, for both individual keepers and the British poultry industry as a

whole, and so it is vital that we disseminate this message to as many poultry

keepers as possible.

Links are Video from the Chief Vet, Nigel Gibbens: https://www.gov.uk/

government/news/avian-flu-confirmed-in-backyard-flock-in-yorkshire

Defra how to keep your birds safe advice to backyard flock keepers: https://

www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/581952/ai-

birdflu-factsheet-170106.pdf

The NFU Avian Influenza Hub: http://www.nfuonline.com/sectors/poultry/poultry-

must-read/avian-influenza/

The answer to the Farmer’s eggs was that he had seven eggs in his basket. The first customer took half the eggs 3.5 plus a half and egg which makes four Leaving the Farmer with three eggs. The second customer took Half what was left 1.5 eggs plus a half which makes two Leaving the Farmer with one egg. The third customer took half the eggs that is a half plus a half making one. Thus no eggs were broken and the Farmer sold all his eggs.

Simple

BEDFIELD POST OFFICE

The Outreach Post Office provided by Selkirk Road Post Office, Ipswich, is open

from 0915 until 1115 every Tuesday

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ST. MARY, WORLINGWORTH. Flowers and Brasses.

February 5th.............A.Davidson. " 12th..............P.Parfitt. " 19th..............J.Butler. " 26th..............J.Rodwell.(Snr.)

Supper Quiz

Worlingworth Community Centre

Saturday 18th February for prompt

start at 7.00pm

Supper at 8.00pm

Questions set by Colin Wilkinson in Valentines Week

Please ring Val on 628068 to reserve your table ( teams of 4)

£6.00 per head

New Year’s Day at Tannington Church

Over 50 people from all over the Benefice attended the first Communion at

Tannington church on 1st January

The service led by David Burrell was a mix of

carols and readings, followed by Holy Communion

Thanks to Jan and John Sharp for heating the church

on a very Happy New Years Day

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WORLINGWORTH FLOWER AND PRODUCE SHOW 2017

Will take place on Saturday 9th September 2017

The full schedule will be published in JUNE.

Cooking and Preserves (Worlingworth Parish Council Handicrafts Trophy)

7. A jar of Marmalade (any variety)

8. A jar of Green Tomato Chutney

9. A classic Victoria Sponge

10.1 loaf of white bread

11. 5 jam tarts

12. 6 pieces of peppermint creams

13. 5 ginger biscuits

Handicrafts (Smiths of Worlingworth Shield) (The Pat and Graham Kench Rosette will be awarded for the Best Exhibit for 12-16 year olds entering classes 13-17) (Bryan Parfitt's Trophy for Best Painting or Drawing)

14. A knitted hat and scarf

15. Art: A painting or drawing max. size A3 (state medium used on back)

16. Gift Wrap a present

17. Any Art/Craft not covered in Classes 14 and 16 (max. 18* x 18*)

Photography (Dr and Mrs Goodge's Cup) Snapshots to be taken by the exhibitor, no larger than 4" x 6" (102 x 152mm) Mounted on card.

18. Through the Gate

19. The Human Face

20. Nature Up Close

Floral Art (The Kingfisher Plaque) (June Abbott Memorial Rosette for Best Floral Exhibit)

21. An "all green" petit arrangement. Overall dimensions incl. any base must not exceed 9* (228mm).

22. An Arrangement in a Gift Bag. Max size 24* x 24* (700mm x 700mm).

23. An arrangement depicting a Nursery Rhyme. Max. size 24 x 24* (700mm x 700mm)

HELPFUL TIPS FOR FIRST TIME EXHIBITORS

Cooking and Preserves: Everything must be handmade by the Exhibitor.

Photography: All photographs should be 4*x6* (102x152mm). Larger photographs will not be accepted. All photographs to be mounted on card.

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Welcome to Worlingworth

When newcomers arrive in Worlingworth ( our friendly village ) we like to greet them and provide a “Welcome Pack”. This pack includes a wealth of information about the village – con-tacts for our numerous organisations and activi-

ties, a plan of our footpaths, a timetable for our Community Bus, and much more.

To be sure that we do not miss anyone, we need your help. Simply let us know when you have new neighbours – we will then ensure that a pack is delivered to them. Please ring Rita on

Safari Supper in aid of St. Mary's Church Projects

Heads up for the 8 July - theme Hawaiian, so dust off

your grass skirts!

Tickets - £22 to include drinks on arrival, starter, main,

cheese & coffee.

Pudding course at The Granary, New Road.

New host houses welcome.

If you would like to register your interest for a ticket or would like more

information, please contact Diana on 01728 628077

WORLINGWORTH GARDEN CLUB AGM

February 22nd 7.00pm Worlingworth Community Centre .

Followed by a talk by one of the members, Juliette Pierce.

All details and membership enquiries to 01728 628 296 or email

[email protected].

Curry Night 17th February - £10 a head! (serving 7pm - 9pm. )

The chef will need numbers so he knows how many he is catering for!

Ring Mel 01728 627191 or Carly 01728 627973 ! (Unsure of choice of curry ? Ask when booking)

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Worlingworth Parish Council The next meeting of the Parish Council is on

Wednesday 15th March 2017 at 7.30pm in the Community Centre

[email protected]

Minutes of previous parish council meetings can be viewed on the village website at www.worlingworth.onesuffolk.net

Don’t Miss Out on Your Flu Jab As winter bites there is still time to get your flu protection. Health chiefs in Suffolk are urging everyone who qualifies for the free vaccination (those with underlying health conditions, pregnant women and those over 65) to take up the free jab that will have been offered to them via their doctor. Stopping the spread of flu can help prevent more serious conditions developing such as pneumonia. Those not eligible for a free vaccination can arrange for a paid-for vaccination through participating pharmacies. The most common flu symptoms are fever, chills, aches and pains and extreme tiredness, but it can cause more severe effects. Because it is caused by a virus, not bacteria, antibiotics won’t treat it, so the best way to avoid this unpleasant illness and dangerous side effects is by having the vaccination. Your Village Website Needs You! Are you an aspiring photographer? Do you have an event that’s taking place in the village? Your Parish Council look after the village website (see address above), but we are always on the look-out for exciting and interesting content to make the web-site vibrant and relevant to all our village residents. All contributions are welcome, from photos of the lovely countryside in all seasons to the latest on what’s happening in any groups that you are involved in - just email it to the Parish Clerk. Congratulations – 2016 Jubilee Cup Winner Charlie Abbott Just before Christmas Charlie Abbott was presented with the Jubilee Cup in recogni-tion of his long service to the village, having been the church organist for 60 Charlie has also helped with various maintenance tasks in and around the church and helped with fundraising on many occasions. Battles Over Celebrations On 11th November 2018 there are plans to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the end of hostilities in the Great War by lighting beacons across the country. The Parish Council are considering the possibility of a beacon for Worlingworth, but would like to hear from anyone who may be interested in helping host this com-memoration by Monday 27th February. The matter will be an agenda item at the March meeting. Parish Councillor Vacancy Due to a resignation we are seeking a volunteer to contribute to the local community in the role of Parish Councillor, please contact the Parish Clerk for more informa-tion.

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BEDFIELD FETE

SATURDAY 8th JULY 2017

BEDFIELD SPORTS CLUB

Occold Pre School A Small, Friendly Preschool

Welcoming Children of ALL abilities, aged 2 to 5 years

We are proud to have a BSL-qualified practitioner amongst our highly qualified staff

We have Affordable fees

High Staff to Child ratios Plus 15 hours funded places

For 2 + year olds

Lovely purpose-built room within We focus on fun and learning

Occold village hall and, with a in a relaxed environment and,

Secured outside play area follow the EYFS curriculum

We are rated Breakfast Club from 8.00am

‘Good’

By Ofsted

Please call us on 01379 678379

or email [email protected]

To arrange an informal visit – we would love to hear from you!

Please visit our website at – www.occoldpreschool.onesuffolk.net

Registered charity – 1034160

A member of the Preschool Learning Alliance

Our address:Occold Preschoo lOccold Village Hall Jubilee Field Mill Road

OccoldIP23 7PL

WORLINGWORTH BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS JANUARY 2017

WORLINGWORTH PAST AND PRESENT in PHOTOGRAPHS £8.99

A book of photographs of the parish – buildings and people – from 1860 to the present. WORLINGWORTH’S FALLEN 1914-1918 £9.99

A series of short biographies on the twenty men named on the war memorial who gave their

lives during the Great War, lavishly illustrated with colour photographs.

WORLINGWORTH PAST AND PRESENT in PHOTOGRAPHS VOLUME TWO

£8.99

A second volume of photographs of the parish – from 1860 to the present.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH HISTORY £3

A booklet detailing the church’s history, its interesting features and unique artefacts. Originally

written by Roy Tricker and updated by Geoff Robinson.

MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS OF ST. MARY’S CHURCH £2.50

A booklet containing many of the memorial inscription verses from headstones in the church-yard with some brief biographical notes about the families involved.

MEMORIES OF WORLINGWORTH by RUSSELL J. CATLING £2

The hand-written memories of his childhood and youth living in Worlingworth in the 1930s,

condensed into booklet form. His father was Samuel Catling, the saddler and harness maker

near the church. A fascinating and amusing read.

Enquiries to Geoff Robinson 628768 or Rosemary Ingate 628493.

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St Mary’s Guild

The meeting will be held on 14th February at the home of Val Swallow at 2.00pm details 628068

WI

Tuesday Fellowship

The next meeting will be on Tuesday 7th February at 2 pm .We will meet at Jill

Westrup's home and the speaker is Alan Hawes. Do join us if you are free.

Meg. 628572. .

"Games for Guys and Gals!"

We are now including board games, cards, dominoes etc as well as Darts and

Rummikub at our Tuesday meetings where tea , coffee and biscuits .

We are here on alternate Tuesdays at 2pm and are open to everyone. The

dates for February, 14th, 28th . Come along and join in the fun,

have a chat; all this for £1. Christine Smith, 01728 628177 , email :

[email protected]

Coffee & Chat: Monday mornings from 10.00am to 12 noon At Horham

Baptist Chapel hall. Drop in for tea, coffee, cake. Enjoy company, conversa-

tion, and board games. Make use of the jigsaw puzzle library and informa-

tion desk. Contact Alan Hawes 01379 388330

Worlingworth Social Club

Community Centre, every Friday, 8.30 pm

Carpet Bowls first Friday, 7pm ( 3rd February 2017 )

Worlingworth and Tannington WI The next meeting Feb 1st

7.15pm at Worlingworth Community Centre

Speaker The True Cost of Fish with Andy Malcolm. Competi-

tion - a saucy postcard. If any lady would like to come along to see

what the WI has to offer them please contact Jane on 628446.

Date for your diary

The WI will be running a Quiz at the Community Centre on

Saturday Match 25th

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Willows Nursery

at Worlingworth Primary School

‘Nursery Open Morning

Monday 6th February: 9:30-11:30am

Friday 10th March: 9:30-11:30am

Telephone to make an appointment or just pop in!

Our New 'Tea and Toys'

at Worlingworth Primary School

Thursdays 1:30-3pm

Creative and exciting activities for preschoolers and their parents

A time to meet and really with other parents and carers

A drink and a snack is available Dates for Spring term:

2nd February 2017 2nd and 16th March 2017

For more information contact Victoria Gascoyne-Cecil, Headteacher

[email protected] or 01728 628397

News from Worlingworth School Nursery Provision Have you say about nursery provision in the village. We are interested in hearing

your views. Please complete this online survey (https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/

WQX2NLB), or contact the school for a copy of the survey. Your views are important

to us!

Hearing Dog Visit

We are looking forward to a visit from a hearing dog to launch our sing and sign week in February. Book theme week We thoroughly enjoyed our Winnie The Pooh themed week- learning about woozles, making bee hives and searching for Eeyore’s tail! Later this term we will be celebrating World Book week. Look out for photographs on the website. Website Please do check the school website: www.worlingworthschool.co.uk as there are lots of photographs showing some of the things we have been doing at school. We are also on Twitter: @WorlingworthSch and Facebook: WorlingworthSch

Victoria Gascoyne-Cecil, Headteacher

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Bedfield Town Estate Annual Update This is a brief update on the work of the Bedfield Town Estate for 2016. The Trust is a Registered Charity number 207196 and is required to work within the term of its Constitution. The Trust was formed in 1883 - primarily to contribute funds for the maintenance and repair of the fabric of St Nicholas Church. The Trusts remit also includes Education, Health and assisting the ‘poor’ of the Parish of Bedfield The Trust has ‘assets’ which were bequeathed in 1883. The assets are The Playing Field, The Tennis Court and the site where the Pavilion stands (we don’t own the Pavil-ion) which is leased to the Parish Council, the Allotments – leased to individuals, the field behind the allotments – leased to a local Thatcher, 29 acres of Farmland – leased to a local farming family. The Trust also has cash assets from the sale of a parcel of land some years ago. This cash asset is invested to generate an income. The Trust cannot use these assets – we can only use the income generated from them. There is some interesting wording in the original Constitution! For example…. The Trust can make.. ‘Subscriptions or Donations in aid of the funds of any Dispensary, Infirmary, or Hospi-tal whether general or special’ ‘..for the benefit of the deserving or necessitous persons resident in the Parish of Bed-field… to supply clothes, linen, bedding, fuel, tools, medical or other aid in sickness, food or other articles in kind to an amount not exceeding 5 shillings in any one year’ Or ‘Payments not exceeding 5 shillings each, in order to encourage the continuance of their attendance at School…. (The Trust) having received from the Principal Teacher a certificate in writing of their good conduct, regularity in attendance, and proficiency during that period, as shall be satisfactory to the Trustees, and shall have passed the last examination of their School’ All obviously pre NHS, The Benefits system and Compulsory Education! So the Trust has to try to interpret the original constitution in modern terms – Giving funding to assist the general community of Bedfield, especially including young people, older people, health and transport in a rural area. During 2016 the Trust distributed its income in the following way:- £2200 To St Nicholas Church for the upkeep of the fabric of the church and insurance £1000 towards the purchase and installation of the 2 defibrillators sited in the village of Bedfield. £270 to the Bedfield and Monk Soham over 60’s – who use the money for regular out-ings £600 to CEVCP School – who will be using the money to fund a theatre visit £50 For Book Tokens to year 6 leavers going on to High School and year 11 students going on to 6th form or college who reside in Bedfield. £500 to the High Suffolk Community Bus – available to all residents to enable trans-portation. Several one off small donations were made during the year to Bedfield residents who have been bereaved or had a serious illness or operation. It was decided this year to discontinue Christmas donations to individuals ‘in need’ as it is difficult to make these judgements without being very intrusive. However if you, or you know someone, with a real need which would cause them finan-cial difficulty please do approach the Trust with full details. Any application will be seriously considered within the terms of our Constitution and the funding we have available. Cont on page 13

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BEDFIELD PARISH COUNCIL

AED – Defibrillator Project

Bedfield Parish Council apologises to everyone who attended the planned

defibrillator awareness event on Friday 8th December 2016. As you will be

aware it was not possible to proceed with the event due to unforeseen

circumstances.

We are pleased to announce that the event will now take place on

TUESDAY 21st FEBRUARY 2017, commencing 1900 in the

Bedfield Sports Pavilion

Please try and attend – it may help save a life

So that we can assess the likely attendance and for details please let Vince Prank on [email protected]

The current Trustees are as follows: Emma Rodwell (Chair) Mary Dickson (Vice Chair) Denise Mazurekewicz, Carole Belton (Acting Clerk) Richard Pickard (PCC representative) There is room on the Trust for a further Trustee – so if you are interested please con-tact Carole on 627149 – or if you don’t want to join the committee but have a burning desire to be our Volunteer Clerk you would also be warmly welcomed!

Worlingworth CRICKET CLUB The Annual General Meeting will be held in the Clubhouse on Wednesday 15th Feb at 7.45pm - every-one and anyone who has an interest in cricket is very welcome to attend.

Make, Munch & Motivate. We will be meeting on Saturday 25th

February, 10am to 4pm, at Horham Baptist. All welcome, under 12 yrs old

must be accompanied by an adult. Bring & share lunch.

This month we will be looking at stamping techniques & ways to colour in the

stamped images.

For more information please contact Jane Smith on 01728 628573

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Denise and Greg of Camira, Bedfield, would like

to thank everyone who made a donation

to their Christmas lights display. We are

delighted to announce that £220.21 was collected

and this has been sent to East Anglia’s Children’s

Hospice.

Bedfield CEVCP School Gardening Club are entering the Suffolk Show School Garden Competition; this involves constructing a three metre square garden at Trinity Park. We have started planning and come up with an in-triguing design to help us meet the brief ‘Made in Suffolk’. We are provided with a small budget but would welcome your help if you are able to lend or donate any of the items on our wish list. Wish List

Fig tree in a pot Pot marigolds – orange Small picnic basket A round post (to be painted to make a mini maypole) approx. 2m long 3 smaller posts approx. 1 m long 4 matching finials to top the posts Two weather proof ply boards to make notices (approx. 60 x 30 cm) Two posts to support notice boards approx. 1 metre each. Any broken or chipped Henry Watson ‘As used on Safari’ pottery especially storage jars or herb jars White cotton sheeting (any amount welcome) Please contact [email protected] if you are able to help.

INK CARTRIDGES FOR EACH: If you have any spent ink car-

tridges (any make) please give them to Pat Parfitt (628414)

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St Nicholas Church Bedfield

Church cleaning and flowers for February: Bernard and Jane Butler

For services and dates for St. Nicholas see the middle sheet of the magazine.

We said goodbye to Alma Boulton, who moved to Debenham at the beginning of January to be near family.

We welcome Richard Joy to Bedfield. He moved into Alma’s bungalow in January. We wish them both well as they settle into their new homes.

Angela Budd has had a spell in Ipswich hospital and recuperated at Mills Meadow for three weeks before coming back to her home in Bedfield. Friends and family visited Angela to keep her spirits up. Welcome home Angela.

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Bedfield & Monk Soham Gardening Club

We start 2017 with our first meeting of the season on Feb-ruary 17th at 7.30pm at the Sports Pavilion, Bedfield.

Charlotte Blyth, who is a willow weaver, will be showing us how to make a plant support in willow. She will take us step by step through the process during the evening.

Charlotte will also provide a ‘how to do’ sheet and a kit form for everything you need to make the support at home for £20. If you would like to come as a non member it will be £4 and if you would like a kit form to take home please ring Gloria Bell on 01728 685 442

A NIGHT NOT TO BE MISSED Saturday 4th March

Debenham Community Centre - doors open 5.30 for 7.30pm

Tribute to Percy West, King of Steppers

Comedy ( Laughter after Laughter) Starring Peter Holloway and Stephen

Bayfield Traditional Music, Songs and Step Dancing

Company of Horham Old School and Friends East Anglian Step Dancing

Champion Doreen West, Plus ex champions

BAR , RAFFLE, FOOD (no tickets on the door)

Tickets £10.00 available from Doreen 075914 99912 ASAP

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A SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE LIFE OF NOEL ROY CREASY

(31st January 1938 - 27th December 2016)

St.Peter’s Church was packed to celebrate the life of Noel Creasy, a respected farmer who had lived and worked in Monk Soham for most of his life.

Son of Roy and Violet with 2 younger sisters, Rita and Ann, Noel grew up at Green Farm and went to school in Monk Soham and then Worlingworth. He was never more content than when he was helping on the farm and so it was a happy day for him when he left to join his father and was the

proud driver of a grey Fergie tractor.

When he met Gill (Abbott) on a Boxing Day she was 16.This was the beginning of a wonderful partnership and in 1966 they were married in Monk Soham Church .

A date was chosen in between haymaking and harvesting and their honeymoon was spent in Devon and Cornwall. This was cut short as they missed Suffolk and from then on they did not venture far afield.

Apart from enjoying greyhound and stock car racing, Noel’s love of country pur-suits and his family were his whole life. He was a truly contented man, visiting his parents every day at Green farm and attending to the many tasks that arose daily.

In 1975 Pearl was born and in 1982 Silvia, known as Ruby, arrived to join her elder sister.

Both daughters have inherited their parent’s passion for na-ture and farming and above all hard work and dedication.

Until 4 years ago when Noel very sadly was diagnosed with such a debilitating and cruel illness, he and Gill worked in harmony with their girls on their land which had grown sig-nificantly in acreage and which included a large pig herd.

Noel will be a man greatly missed by the community and his family. Gill will be comforted in the knowledge that she was married to a man who loved his work and was utterly contented with his way of life. He has passed on this spirit to his daughters and their husbands Ed and Chris and his legacy will live on.

Gill Creasy and her family wish to thank Joy Cook and helpers for preparing the church so well for Noel's Thanksgiving Service. Everywhere was spick and span and the flowers were beautiful.

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New Year’s Walk

19 people and 9 dogs set off on a fine morning for a footpath

walk which was ably led by Graham Giles.

We had some superb views as we walked along Waddle Goose

Lane and then back towards Monk Soham where hot soup and

rolls were served in the Granary at Downhams Farm. Thanks to Gay for

organiising

Everyone agreed that it was a great way to start the year so hopefully

this will be repeated in the future.

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HOWARD HOME CARE

Qualified, experienced nurse offers

help in the home with personal care,

cleaning, shopping and other domi-

ciliary services. Please call 01728

628058 for further information

DANIEL ABBOTT GARDEN

MAINTENANCE

GRASS / HEDGE CUTTING

FENCING PAINTING SHEDS ETC

AND OTHER GARDENING JOBS

TEL: 01728627806 / 07898308601

D. J. GARDEN MAINTENACE

Grass, Hedge Cutting

Strimming

Fence and Shed Painting

Other jobs considered

Tel 01728 628767

LADY GARDENER

For general maintenance and

gardening work

Tel 01728 628424

SM Plumbing & Heating

Specialist in bathroom installations, main-

tenance and repairs

For your local plumbing needs Free

quotations

Telephone: 01728 628046 Mobile: 07732 272403

Email: [email protected]

W Sharpe Computer

Services

Computer/Laptop/Pads &

Books Internet/Broadband/

Printer & Networking

Support & Repair.

01728 685905

HOWARD GARDEN SERVICE

Hedge trimming, grass cutting, pruning trees/shrubs, weed spraying,

Fence and shed care, general house and garden maintenance Reasonable rates and reliable ser-

vice. NPTC qualified, fully insured.

Please call Nigel Howard 01728 628058/07501405706

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AJS CONSTRUCTION

Groundwork and Building Con-

tractors

Landscaping, Mini digger and

driver available

01728 861799/ 07746 213000

www.ajs-construction.co.uk

Kathy Thurman MCIAT

Chartered Architec-

tural Technologist

Locally based practice for the last 30 years

Wide range of experience both in practice and education.

Have won Listed Buildings awards and worked

all over East Anglia Will look at all your

proposed Building Projects whatever the

size Can be involved from feasibility to

completion including statutory bodies

Broad based both in clientele and pro-jects, where a personal service is

essential

Tel /Fax 01728 628470

email [email protected]

Thurman MCIAT

Lawn Mower Service and Re-

pairs

Fast friendly service

Over 30 years in the trade

Free pick up and drop off in Local area

Please call Nick on 01379 388119 or

07833 098596

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HIGH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY BUS Except at Bank Holidays, every week the bus runs to Framlingham ( Tues-days ), to Stowmarket ( Thursdays ), and to Diss ( Fridays ). In addition, there are services to Ipswich ( first Saturday and third Wednes-day of the month ), to Bury St. Edmunds ( first Wednesday and third Satur-day of the month ), and to Norwich ( second Saturday and fourth Wednes-day of the month ). During February, the dates of these services will be: Wednesday February 1st. Bury St.Edmunds Saturday February 4th. Ipswich Saturday February 11th. Norwich Wednesday February 15th Ipswich Saturday February 18th Bury St.Edmunds Wednesday February 22nd Norwich Also,in May,June and September,there will be services to Lowestoft. Timetables are available on the bus, or from Gerry Garwood ( 685415 ) or from John Ridgwell ( 627181 ). We are always seeking potential new drivers. If you can help, or if you know anyone who might be interested, please contact our Chairman, Gerry Gar-wood, on 01728 685415.

Mary Mayhew has sponsored this

month’s magazine in memory of

Ken, her husband of 63 years

She would like to thank all relatives and

friends who sent cards and messages

and all who attended the funeral. A donation of £465.82 has

been sent to the Alzheimer’s Society

A special thanks to Sally for all her kindness and help .

Items for the March Newsletter to:-

[email protected] or by post to:

Ivy Cottage, Shop Street ,

Worlingworth, IP13 7HX. tel 01728 628068 by

19th February please.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MAGAZINE IS ALSO ON THE WORLINGWORTH

VILLAGE WEBSITE (Back copies as well )