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NEWSLETTERTHE NEEDHAM MARKET

PUBLISHED BY NEEDHAM MARKET TOWN COUNCIL March 2016 - No 476and Distributed Throughout Needham Market Free of Charge

www.needhammarkettc.co.uk

Wine and Cheese Buffet Preview Evening Thursday 24th MarchTickets £8.00 (includes 2 glasses of wine)Available from Pauls Hardware, High Street or Tel: 01449 720845See Page 5 for more details

Needham Market Art ExhibitionEaster Weekend 25th-28th March 2016

Needham Market Community Centre, 10am-5pm dailyOVER 700 PAINTINGS

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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 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 Town Mayor/Chair of Council 109 Jubilee Crescent, NM IP6 8AT 01449 721544I MASON 114 Quinton Road, NM IP6 8TH 01449 721162MG 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 721710S ROWLAND 9 Orchid Way, NM, IP6 8JQ 01449 721507D SPURLING 36 Drift Court, NM, IP6 8SZ 01449 401443M SPURLING 36 Drift Court, NM, IP6 8SZ 01449 401443 X STANSFIELD Deputy Town Mayor/Deputy 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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NEEDHAM MARKET LIBRARY School Street, Needham Market Tel: 01449 720780 Opening Hours:

Tue 10am - 3pm

Wed 2pm-5pm & 5.30pm-7.30pm

Thu 10am-1pm & 2pm-5 pm

Fri 2 pm - 5 pm

Sat 10 am - 5 pm

Sun 11 am - 4 pm

To advertise in the Newsletter

please contact the Town Council Officeon 01449 722246

WELCOME TO THE MARCH NEWSLETTER.Life has been a little less hectic since Christmas and I have had time to work on plans for our pantomime which this year was “Jack and the Beanstalk”.

I did attend a concert at the Apex in Bury St Edmunds which was to raise funds for the St Edmundsbury Mayor’s own charities and I have also attended the meeting with Network Rail to discuss the future of the Gypsy Lane crossing.

One other issue that the Town Council has been involved in is the future of our Internet Café. I say “our” Internet Café because I see it as an excellent facility for the whole community, but in particular of course, for our youngsters. The

most recent meeting we held in early February was most encouraging. The Café has received some grant money and volunteers have offered furniture and work on the building and this will ensure its immediate future. The Town Council is committed to ensuring the secure future of the Café and, judging from the large attendance at the public meeting in December, the community is behind it as well.

There will be a quiz on March 4th and a Fashion Show on April 1st, both in aid of my charities. I would love to see you all there.

Cllr Josephine Lea 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 April 2016 issue is 8th March please.

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

Discussion with Network Rail continues regarding the future of the Gypsy Lane Crossing


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Clubs:GIPPING WOMENS 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.March 1st is the date for our A.G.M.Bernie Nunn from the Suffolk Accident Rescue Service will be telling us about their work on March 8th.We finish this session with our Easter Party on March 15th.Please come and give us a look, plenty of parking, on a Tuesday evening in School Term Time.Any queries contact Chairman, Ann Squirrell, Tel: 01449 721156.

ASHBURNHAM OVER 60’S CLUB

New members always welcome!We meet at the Needham Market Community centre, 2:30-4PM on Thursdays.There is a community bus to pick people up and take them home again for all our meetings and outings (small charge for this).January 7th was our AGM. With time running short, the officers were not elected at this meeting. We finished with a cup of tea and biscuits.14th January, Irene Martin entertained us with a talk about “The Good Old Days”.

21st January, Peter Banham came to talk about the origins of old sayings, for exampleA “square meal” comes from sailors eating off of square platters.Peter covered lots of other popular sayings.Peter’s wife bought along things that she knits and makes for the hospice shop, which were for sale. We looked at them after Peter’s talk while we were having tea.28th January was our ‘bring and buy’ sale. We also elected our officers at this meeting.Submitted by Kate – Tel. 01449 720628.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTEWe thoroughly enjoyed the talk and slides on the Northern Lights and the Eclipse by Frank and Jo Lea in January - it got the year off to a good start. At the time of writing we are still looking forward to our talk on Woodcarving and to our birthday party which is on 29th February -always a good evening. In March we have the Federation Annual Meeting at Trinity Park, which a few of our members will be attending, and then on March 14th our talk is entitled Try your hand at Painting and Drawing - so if you would like to have a go please come and join us for the evening. Our other main task in March is catering at the Art Show so hopefully we will see you there. We meet at the Community Centre every 2nd Monday in the month at 7.30pm and visitors are always welcome. Margaret Bond tel. 722788

Letters: THANKYOU TO AN UNKNOWN PERSON…I would like to say a very big THANKYOU to the person who kindly dropped off 3 large bags of bird seed at the Community Centre but left no note as to whom it was from. They have obviously seen my bird feeders hanging outside the Community Centre and this gift will certainly keep them well topped up! Very many thanks.

Carol, Community Centre Caretaker

THANKYOU FROM ZILPHA GOODINGI am writing to express my sincere gratitude to all my friends and family for their kind wishes, practical help and consideration during my recent stay in hospital.Whilst it might be some time before I’m able to get out and about, I remain totally humbled to think that I remain in your thoughts.Yours Faithfully Zilpha Gooding

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

THE ASHBURNHAM CLUBwill be celebrating

THE QUEEN’S 90th BIRTHDAY On

Thursday 21st April 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

In The Burton Room At the Community Centre They extend

AN INVITATION To anyone living in Needham Market

Aged 89 or 90 years old to join them for a BIRTHDAY TEA

R.S.V.P. to Margaret, Tel: (01449) 721292 for catering and transport purposes.


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42ND ART EXHIBITION AND SALEThe annual Art Exhibition and Sale which is organised by the Needham Market Community Council will take place at the Community Centre over the Easter weekend.

Tickets are now on sale for the Preview Evening Wine and Cheese Buffet at £8.00 and are available from Paul’s Hardware or by calling 01449 720845.

There will be over 700 paintings on display in many different styles and mediums for you to browse and purchase.

The exhibition is one of the longest running in the region and also one of the largest so there will be something to please everyone. Admission is £2 and entry for children is free. See the front page of this newsletter for details of opening times.

CHIROPODYIf there is anyone living in Needham Market who attends the Whitton Chiropody Clinic, Norwich Road, Ipswich and who would be interested in a lift in the Community Bus, please contact: Jean Annis, Telephone: (01449) 720531 or e-mail: [email protected].


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Community News Spotlight on Local BusinessesNEEDHAM MARKET

LIBRARYOn the 26th March we will be holding a book sale from 10am to 4pm outdise the library.If you have any books in good condition you would like to donate to raise money for the library please bring them in.

On a Thursday morning from 11am-12noon every week starting from March 3rd we will be holding a “Job Club” drop in session. We can help with searching on line for jobs and CV preparation.Lorraine Hooks Library Manager

Hopkins Homes is consulting the community on proposals to build around 150 new homes on land north of Barking Road.

Land north of Barking Road, Needham Market

We are holding a drop-in public consultation event on Monday 14th March from 3pm-8pm at the Needham Market Community Centre. There will be information about the proposals, tea and cake, and members of the project team there to answer your questions about the plans.

We really hope to see you there, but if you can’t attend, you can write to us at Freepost, MPC Consultation to give feedback. You will also be able to provide feedback and view all the resources from the exhibition on our website after the event – www.barkingroadneedhammarket.co.uk.

Needham Market’s new Pet Shop, ‘Fur-ever Pets’, situated in Station Yard had its grand opening on Saturday 30th January and throughout the day a continuous stream of friends, customers and well wishers came along to see shop owners Heather and Dave Allen. Fur-ever Pets stocks a large variety of animal foods, pet accessories, live foods and very soon, small animals which will include gerbils, rats, guinea pigs and hamsters.

Dave and Heather have a wealth of experience and knowledge between them and are more than happy to do special orders for customers and their pet’s requirements.

With the shop located close to Needham Lake, plenty of dog walkers pass by and are welcome to come in and browse and let their dogs have a refreshing drink.

For further information please call (01449) 700783, email [email protected] or visit and like their facebook page. Both Heather and Dave would like to say a big thank you for all of the support that they have received since their grand opening and look forward to seeing you.

Fur-ever Pets: 9 Station Yard, Needham Market, IP6 8AS, Tel: (01449) 700783.

We are holding an all ages open evening on Thursday 14th April at 7pm.

Boys’ Brigade Hall, Combs Lane, Stowmarket. IP14 2DA.

Come along and have a go.

We play at several local events during the year.

If you are interested in coming along to the open evening or joining the Band please call Julie: (01449) 736185

or Steph: (01449) 673749.

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presented by Eastern Angles Theatre CoCreeting St Mary Village Hall , All Saints Rd,

Creeting St Mary, IP6 8NFSaturday 12th March at 7.30pm

Tickets £10 ( concessions £9)contact David Allan 01449 720061

or Glynis Clint 01449 720740

This play centres on the day the American Air Force pulled into town and changed the course of history, both locally and nationally. It was a time when Yanks, as the English called them, had only ever been seen on the big screen, so when they turned up in smart uniforms, with silver tongues and money to match, the effect was electric. The GIs arrived to find villages without electricity, women without husbands, and bars with warm beer. The culture clash would produce sparks.

Eastern Angles presents a fascinating and moving new theatre production telling the wartime story of the arrival of thousands of American GIs from the 8th US Army Air Force. Nylons, Hershey bars and jitterbugging to Swing Bands in the local village hall all feature but there was another side to this shared history – a tale of segregation and of rural communities turned upside down. Kids being forced to grow up before their time, friendships forged and then blown apart and outsiders learning to live amongst the locals.

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Coming up on March 5th is our annual Easter Bunny Chocolate Bingo. Do remember that this was sold out in 2015 so please get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Not your normal Bingo! Using a big screen all Bingo numbers are called by “celebrity voices” such as Michael Cane, Victor Meldrew, Ozzie Osborne and others. Prizes are given for one line, two lines and a full house and everything is of course Chocolate related.That doesn’t mean to say it is all eating chocolate, we have in the past had chocolate smelling socks, Charlie & the chocolate factory DVD, Hot Chocolate CD’s to name a few. Of the 6 games of the evening, game 3 will be for children only, cards for games 1 to 5 are £1 each and for game No 6 they will be £3 each as the full house prize is £100 cash!. There is an interval for food service when a hot meal is provided followed by scrummy deserts. During the interval there will be a free competition with a prize for the winners. We also have a magnificent raffle with over 30 prizes - all Easter and Chocolate themed. If you want a really good family night out, where children are welcome, a full bar is available and you get fed as well, all

for only £6.00 entry fee (half price for under 10’s) Tickets are now available from the Charity Shop,Coddenham Rd Needham Mkt, The Stowmarket Tourist Office or call 01449 760343 or 07974 424374 .

CAN YOU HELP US TO HELP OUR CHILDREN?As many of you may know the children arrive with only the clothes they are wearing. We are busy collecting “nearly new” items which we give to the children at a clothing party the day after arrival. They take clothes not only for themselves but also for siblings at home. If you have any clothing suitable for ages 6 to 13 that you would like to donate we would be extremely grateful. Donations can be left at the Charity Shop or collected by calling the numbers as given above.We also give each child a selection of basic medical items to take home with them, any of which are either not available to them, of inferior quality to our products or just not affordable. If you could donate any of the items listed below it would be a tremendous help. No donation is too small and everything is really

Chernobyl Childrens Lifelineappreciated: We are collecting:Plasters, Blister Plaster, Lemsips, Paracetomol (caplets not capsules so can be halved), Ibuprofen (caplets not capsules so can be halved), Lockets Throat Sweets, Themometer, Mouth Ulcer Cream for children, Decongestant capsules or drops, Vapour Rub, Menthol Nasal Sticks, Strepsils, Cold Sore Cream, Drapolene Cream, Menthol Crystals, Lip Chap

Sticks, Immodium . If you are interested in finding out more about the Charity in general, our Charity Shop, Hosting or helping with the children please do feel free to get in touch.Best wishes to all and thank you.Elizabeth Parker, Link Chair www.ccllmidsuffolk.org.uk 01449 760343 or 07771 550868

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Easter Themed Chocolate Bingo! Saturday 5th March

Fantastic Family Night Out! Needham Market Community Centre 7.00pm

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Care and Support GroupsLONELINESS AND COMPANIONSHIPLoneliness is a massive issue for elderly people in the UK. As people grow older they will inevitably lose more of their friends, neighbours and even their spouse or partner. This reduces the social interaction that they might have. Also the elderly can have limited contact with family members due to them living away or having busy lives. All of these issues can lead to feelings of loneliness.

Loneliness can then lead to a cycle of behaviour. As the elderly person feels more isolated they may become more withdrawn and spend even more time on their own which can lead to anxiety. This anxiety can then lead to more prolonged spells of time on their own and the vicious cycle has begun.

Loneliness may not seem like a serious problem but the effects of the loneliness are. It can lead to serious depression and anxiety and can also lead to physical health problems. Prolonged loneliness can seriously affect a persons well being. This is why companionship is so important and can help to keep loneliness and its effects at bay.

There are lots of ways we can help the elderly in our community helping them with shopping or taking meals round for them. However it’s also important to spend the time with our elderly to help combat the loneliness and isolation they may be feeling. Stopping for a cup of tea and a chat, playing a game of cards, doing a jigsaw, going out for a walk, watching a movie together – all these activities allow an elderly person to enjoy themselves.

Companionship can also be offered as a service by care companies. This isn’t as a luxury but as vital aspect of someone’s care to help keep those feelings of loneliness and isolation at bay.

We all need to do everything we can to help the elderly in our community to feel more content and confident, and perhaps inspire them to do more things, and reduce any anxiety about the world outside their front door.

Claire Bewley is a Director at My Care at Home based in Stowmarket Tel: 01449 763086 www.mycare-athome.co.uk

ST ELIZABETH HOSPICEDuring 2015 the amount of trimmed stamps sent to the Hospice from Needham Market was 68 lbs, slightly down from 2014. Again, this has been achieved with a great deal of time and help from everyone who continues to support the cause in various ways. This includes the stamp trimmers, Peter, Molly and Bryan, Celia who still brings all the T. & M. envelopes and everyone else who continue to save their stamps and make sure they eventually reach me. I have received many little packages through my letterbox since Christmas and I really appreciate that most people have remembered to just tear the corner off the envelope and leave enough paper to trim them nicely. It makes it so

much easier to handle them all so very many thanks for that.I have received a letter from the Hospice and quote: “Thank you so much to you and everyone at Needham Market for your donation of used stamps. Every donation really does make a big difference and a vital contribution to our work. I am pleased to tell you that in 2015 we received £4,463 from the total sale of used stamps so we are very grateful for your kind support. We rely on the generosity of people like you to help us to raise funds so that we can continue to develop our services now and in the future.”

I hope you will agree that our combined efforts are worthwhile and continue your valued support. Many, many thanks.Barbara Butcher, 11 Quinton Road, Needham Market.

Needham Market & District Family Carers

COFFEE MORNING & Grand Easter Raffle

Tuesday 22 March

11-1pm The Green Room, Needham Market Community Centre

Please come along and support this worthy local charity


Needham Market Town Council News

Town Councillor Resignation and Subsequent VacancyIt was with regret the Town Council received the resignation of Sam Rowland. Sam was in her second term as a Town Councillor and will be missed by her Town Council colleagues. The Council thanks her sincerely for her service as a Town Councillor.

The appropriate notices regarding filling the vacancy will be displayed on the Town Council’s current main notice board at Barretts Lane Corner

and on the Town Councils’ website. If you would like to know about the process for becoming a Town Councillor or what being a Town Councillor entails, please contact the Town Council Office (contact and website details are shown on page 2 of this Newsletter).

Consultation on the Proposed Changes to the Suffolk Fire and Rescue ServiceAt the Town Council’s 20th January meeting, Suffolk’s Deputy Chief Fire Officer delivered a presentation on proposed changes to the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service which are set out in its Integrated Risk Management Plan 2015-18 The Town Council was interested to learn about the detail of the proposed changes across Suffolk and, in particular, on the Needham Market Fire Station. In the event there is no fundamental change proposed for our town’s Fire Station although arrangements for deployment of the fire engine

should see it called into more regular action as a result of the proposed changes affecting fire stations in Ipswich. One issue causing concern is recruitment and retention of ‘on-call’ staff, however Councillors were informed two new staff have been recently recruited to the Needham Market Fire Station and are undergoing training. The Town Council has offered to assist the Fire and Rescue Service in future recruitment activity, through pubilicity.

Local Policing in SuffolkThe Town Council has ben keeping a close eye on the review process being undertaken by Suffolk Police. The review document setting out the changes which will take place with effect from 1st April 2016 can be accessed via the Suffolk Constabulary website. The document is titled ‘Constables County – All Change for Suffolk’ The aim of achieving a streamlined workforce will see a substantial reduction in PCSO numbers and Needham Market will lose their direct presence in the town. The Town Council has enjoyed a long and very beneficial relationship with our local PCSO’s and it is hoped that at least some continuity may be retained if those PCSO’s working from their current base in Needham Market are transferred, not too far way, possibly working out of Stowmarket.

A Notice to Members of Needham Market Institute and ClubThe Town Council is writing to

as many members as possible on behalf of the Trustees of the Institute regarding its formal closure and to give opportunity to arrange collection of any belongings they may have left in the Institute building, as follows:

This letter is to formally notify you that the Needham Market Institute and Club has been closed and your membership thereof has ceased.

Unfortunately, after nearly one hundred and ten years providing service in the Town it could no longer pay its way and had to stop operating.

The trustees have been working with the Town Council to try and find an alternative use for the building, but none has been found.

The building and contents will now be sold. Under the terms of the Act under which the Institute was established, Members have no claim on these proceeds, which can only be used to provide similar activities.

If you have left any personal property in the Institute can you please let us know so that it can be returned to you.

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Neighbourhood Watch ‘Swish Up’ for Charity!I’ve mentioned many times the various scams that are going round, and in nearly all cases it’s the elderly that are being targeted. I’ve recently been informed of one such scam - some people living in Suffolk have received telephone calls from a caller who purports to be from their GP surgery and is asking for an appointment to visit them to discuss their mobility needs. During the appointment the person is persuaded to buy mobility aids which are either unnecessary or inappropriate and always expensive.

If you receive such a call please do not give any personal details, and hang up. Nobody to my knowledge living in Needham Market has been approached but if you are worried and do receive a call do hang up, wait 20 minutes, check your phone has a dialling tone and then contact your surgery directly to see if it was a genuine call.

While I am on the subject of elderly residents, if you have a neighbour that lives alone, please make yourself known to them, and if the weather turns wintery make sure they are not alone all the time, check they are warm, have plenty of food in, that their paths are clear of snow and ice, and if they use the internet make sure they know where to look for information and support.

Our Good Neighbour Scheme is now up and running. Look out for the advert in this Newsletter

for more information.

Finally, just a word about our next Neighbourhood Watch meeting – it is on Monday March 14th at 7.30pm in the Green Room at the Community Centre. We had planned to have a speaker from Trading Standards to bring us up to date on the various scams doing the rounds but unfortunately they are unable to attend. They have however sent me some short videos that I hope to show on the night. So if you want to learn more about scams and how to avoid them please feel free to pay us a visit.

See you there.

TDG

NEEDHAM MARKET GOOD NEIGHBOUR

SCHEME (Launched January 2016)

Are you a resident of the Town with no local support and require help with the following:

Shopping Collecting Pensions Minor Household Repairs Form Filling Help with the Computer Dog Walking Befriending Garden Tidy Occasional Transport

Please phone our helpline

07999576544 and one of our Volunteers may be able to help.

Swishing is the new alternative to clothes shopping. It can save you money and help our environment. Here’s how it works: you get ruthless with your wardrobe and pick out up to 5 items of clothing and unlimited amount of accessories (shoes, handbags, scarves, belts, jewellery, hats etc.). Everything must be clean and of a quality you’d be proud to hand on. Bring your items along before the swishing party, get a voucher for each item and then exchange each voucher for another item.It’s a fun night out with friends – and everyone’s a winner:• You get clothes that are new

to you without trudging to the shops (and you create space in your wardrobe!).

• Great night out with drinks and canapés.

• Our environment wins

because it’s all local, so we’re not all driving to the shops.

• Our charities win because they get the money raised from admission tickets. This year we are supporting Red Cross Refugee Appeal and Breast Cancer Care.

Get ready to swish on April 15th – book your ticket nowWe are grateful to Diana and Steve for lending us Creeting House (creetinghouse.com) for this years Party on April 15th at 7.30pm, then the swishing starts at 8pm. Tickets cost £15 in advance (no tickets available on the door).To find out more or book your ticket, please call Lisa on: (01449) 720061, Jacqui: (01449) 721713 or Holly: (01449) 711806.

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● Bring along 5 special items plus accessories that you would be proud to hand on.● Each item you bring entitles you to pick an item someone else has donated.● Tickets £15 in advance (no tickets available on the door).● Includes a glass of wine and canapés.● All profits to British Red Cross Refugee Crisis Appeal and Breast Cancer Care.

Book now: advanced booking essential For tickets and info, call: Jacqui on 01449 721713 Holly on 01449 711806 Lisa on 01449 720061

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Cat’s ProtectionBury St Edmunds and Stowmarket Cats ProtectionThis month we are looking for a home for Polly and Pickle a brother and sister aged approximately 18 weeks. They have come into our care as semi feral kittens so are nervous of any new situations. We are looking for a quiet and knowledgeable home where their new owners are able to spend time with them to continue to improve their

confidence and social ability. They can live with another cat or a quiet dog but we feel an adult family would be best for them. They are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

If you would like to know more about Polly and Pickle 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. We have already booked a 2016 Spring Fayre 7th May

11am to 3pm in Wattisfield Village Hall. Tombola prizes and items for sale are always appreciated. Please email [email protected] or ring 01449720003 to arrange collection.


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Community NewsPlease come and join us in:

The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations Thursday 21st April 2016

Community Centre, Needham Market 7:30 p.m, Bar open from 7:00 p.m

Cabaret With Hog Roast Lighting of the Beacon & Fireworks to end the evening

Tickets £8

From: Paul’s Hardware or Louise at the Community Centre Tel: (01449) 723171


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ROOM FOR HIRE / PARTIES / MEETINGS PERMANENT BOOKINGS AVAILABLE

LAPTOPS / COMPUTERS

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OPENING TIMES

MONDAY CLOSED TUESDAY 3:00PM-5:30PM OPEN TO ALL WEDNESDAY 1:45PM-3:00PM SILVER SURFERS 3:00PM-5:30PM OPEN TO ALL THURSDAY 3:00pm-7:30pm OPEN TO ALL FRIDAY ALTERNATIVE WEEKS HIRED PRIVATELY TO “LET'S DO IT”

ADDRESS: SCHOOL ST, NEEDHAM MKT IP68BB TELEPHONE: 01449 722660 EMAIL: [email protected]

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT SAM AND CATH DURING OPENING

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ALL AGES WELCOME OVER 9'S CAN BE UNACOMPANIED

XBOX'S / POOL TABLE

ROOM FOR HIRE / PARTIES / MEETINGS PERMANENT BOOKINGS AVAILABLE

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FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT SAM AND CATH DURING OPENING

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Community NewsNEEDHAM MARKET INTERNET CAFÉHello, firstly a massive thank you to all of you that turned up in December to the meeting at “The Café”. We were immensely proud that so many of you turned up to support us not forgetting the 25 plus children who came and sat through the meeting, their behaviour was exceptional.

We are sorry to report that we did not succeed in securing any of the £10,000 that we applied for due to “lack of funds and too many applicants”. Anyway onwards and upwards - Wendy Marchant and Mike Norris gave us a generous amount of their locality grant of which we are very grateful. A local builder has been on the roof and has confirmed there is no danger of collapse in the foreseeable future.

We were nominated for a Community Achievement Award and we won! As you are aware

we have stopped opening on a Friday to help with costs and will hope to re-open in the near future. We are still open to “Lets do it” on alternative Fridays.

We have decided to take on board your suggestion at the meeting about membership but have decided this would be difficult to police. If you would like to donate a nominal fee of £10 per half term, this would be greatly appreciated. If you require our bank details, please get in touch.

Lastly, we will be organising a re-launch day after the frontage of the Café , together with other bits and bobs are tidied up and looking nice. If you need to get in touch our phone number is (01449) 722660 opening times only (see advert in newsletter). Our email is [email protected] or see NMIC Facebook page.

Thank you again, Sam, Cath and Ros


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NEEDHAM MARKET EVANGELICAL CHURCH

SPECIAL DATE IN MARCH

Tuesday 15th March: Visit of Roger Prime representing the Zimbabwe Partnership Trust, 7.30 p.m. Roger is the secretary of the ZPT and this is his first visit to us in that role. The Trust is a fairly new charity having been started in July 2011, to help the poorest and most vulnerable members of Zimbabwean Society.

The goals of the Trust are:

• To provide training and resources for Christians in Zimbabwe.

• To alleviate poverty in the short term by sending material aid and practical assistance.

• To reduce dependence on aid in the longer term by assisting with livelihood projects and sustainable agriculture schemes.

• To give particular help to Pastors and church leaders to help them to come to a closer understanding of Scripture, and countering error.

• To help with the rescue and care of orphans.

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REGULAR 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 WELCOME

For 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]. You may like to visit our website at www.needhamchurch.org.uk

GOOD FRIDAY - MARCH 25THCHRISTIANS of Needham Market invite you to join them on their WALK OF WITNESS from the Ark in King William Street to Christchurch on Friday 25th March (Good Friday), leaving the Ark at 10:30am. There will be hymns and readings along the way.


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Staff that Care. Healthcare Homes which runs Uvedale Hall and Barking Hall, has a saying that reveals its strong belief in striking the right balance of care and independence – It’s Your Home, Not Ours.

This philosophy, which applies to all of Healthcare Homes’ residences, is reflected in the friendly help and attention provided by the well-trained staff, whose job is to ensure that every resident feels very much at home.

One bedroom self-contained apartments within our Sheltered housing service. We can offer you:

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Crane Hill Lodge, 325 London Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 0BE Tel: 0345 60 100 30 Fax: 01473 286818 Web: www.orwell-housing.co.uk Email: [email protected]

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Church NewsST. JOHN the BAPTIST CHURCH

Revd. Diane Williams: (For Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals)

please ring 01449 720316 or 07714016554

Church Warden: David Sewell 720969 Ian Jeffreys: 721346

The Ark enquires: 01449 721672

Morning Prayer 9.00 am Said in Church (Monday to Thursday, check pew sheet)

SERVICES in March 2016 Sunday 6th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Mothering Sunday Service Sunday 13th 10.00am Sung Eucharist and Sunday Club Sunday 20th 10.00am Sung Eucharist and Sunday Club Monday 21st 7.00pm Compline in Church (Meditation for Holy Week) Tuesday 22nd 7.00pm Compline in Church (Meditation for Holy Week) Wed. 23rd 7.00pm Compline in Church (Meditation for Holy Week) Maundy Thursday 7.30pm Eucharist with stripping of the Altar Good Friday 10.30am Walk of Witness (Ark to Christchurch) 2.00pm – 3.00pm The last hour before the Cross (in Church) Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at the Lake (please meet 20mins before sunrise) 10.00am Easter Morning Celebration Eucharist Children's Sunday Club 2nd,3rd, 4th (5th Sunday, children in Church) Prayer Group 11.00am – 12 Tuesday mornings in Church Home Worship - First Monday 10.00am at 137 High St. Cameo (Come and Meet Each Other) Linda Ruby Mid-Week Communion in Church 1st and 3rd Weds. 10.00am Uvedale Hall Communion: 2nd Wednesday at 11.00am 4th Wednesday – Fellowship & Bible Study Tuesday Tots: 9.30am - 11am in the Ark (Term Time only) Mothers Union: 3rd Wednesday at 12.00 in the Ark Christians Together: Thursday mornings in Term time (Christchurch) 10.00am LENT SOUP LUNCHES – 12noon – 1.30pm in the Ark February 27th, March 5th and 12th (£3.00 home made soup, roll tea/coffee) COFFEE MORNING in Church on Saturdays March 5th and on first Saturday of each month until October 10.00am – 12noon. MONTHLY PRODUCE STALLS to start on Saturday April 2nd outside Church EVERYBODY WELCOME AT ALL OUR SERVICES

We have all been saying it doesn’t seem that long since Christmas but by the time you read this we will be well into the Season of Lent. Our Lent Lunches which are held on the Saturdays during Lent, still have several to go to in March, including 5th, 12th and 19th so please do go along and support these friendly lunches run from 12noon to 1.30pm in the ARK. On Saturday 5th March there will be a coffee morning in Church in aid of the Roof repair fund so why not pop in for a piece of cake and a drink, there may even be some produce on sale as well.Our fund raising for the Roof repair fund is bringing in several grants from various organisations but we still are hoping for a grant of thousands from somewhere that means we can move forward and start to get quotes for the cost of the repairs required. If you wish to make a donation to this can be done by using Btmydonate go to www.bt.com/mydonate use the “Donate to charity” and search for Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Needham Market, if you pay tax you can click on the gift aid box and that will mean we get an additional 25% from the government.Another way you can make donations if by using our dividend number in the Co-op. Just advise the cashier that this is what you wish to do before they swipe your members card. Once the card

is swiped the Cashier will see a charity option on the screen which they choose and then put in the Church number which is 633096 this will then be claimed annually by the Church.There are a few events coming up to raise funds for the roof which you might like to make a note of:-Saturday 9th April 7.30pm in the ARK there is a Moody & Sankey evening of joyful music. Admission is by donation (suggested £5.00)Friday 22nd April 2.00pm – 6.00pm Bridge Afternoon in the Burton room at the Community Centre Tables of 4 £40.00 refreshments provided.Friday 6th May 7.30pm in Church Jubilee Ladies Choir sing some old favourite songs and music from some well known shows. – admission £7.50 including light refreshmentsThe church doors are always open during daylight hours, if you wish us to pray for someone you care for there is a prayer board in the porch where you can leave limited details of the person concerned. These are mentioned during the Tuesday prayer time and during intercessions on Sunday.(Find us on Facebook – St John the Baptist – Needham Market or Web page: www.needhammarketparish church.co.uk)CFL

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LENT SOUP LUNCHESSaturdays 5th, 12th, and 19th March,

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CHRISTCHURCHWhat a difference a year makes! The building work at the front of Christchurch started in March 2015, and I imagine some of us find it difficult to recall the old frontage, particularly inside the building.

But it is surprising just how quickly we get used to new things – even though sometimes we are not entirely sure at first that we like them! It’s not long before that new haircut, or those new glasses become familiar and ‘normal’.

One thing that changes is the date for Easter. Currently the date is determined by a formula involving the full moon that follows the northern spring equinox. It’s complicated and at times, such as this year, we end up with Easter in March. The earliest it can be is the 22nd of March. However, there are discussions under way between various church leaders and it is possible that at some

time in the future Easter will be celebrated on a set Sunday in April which will be helpful for everyone, particularly schools!

The long weekend over Easter marks a time when things changed and indeed do still change. Many tourist attractions open for the first time at Easter and they will be hoping that spring sunshine is the order of the day. It is the first Bank Holiday of the year and an opportunity for families to spend time together. For churches and Christians it is a weekend of great contrasts as we recall Jesus dying on the cross on Good Friday, and then on Easter Day the empty tomb and the news that he had risen from the dead.

The weekend is a time of sombre sadness, followed by a day of joy and celebration. Never mind what a difference a year makes - more like what a difference three days make!

Rev Mary Playford

THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST COFFEE MORNINGS

These have proved to be popular during the Summer months so we have decided to run them on the 1st Saturday of the month during the Winter.

TEA, COFFEE AND CAKE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN CHURCHON SATURDAY 5TH MARCH 2016, 10AM TO 12 NOON

All proceeds to the Roof Restoration Fund so if you are out doing your shopping why not pop along and enjoy a chat plus a cup of tea or coffee

and a piece or two of cake?

HOME WORSHIPWe had a record number attend Home Worship on 1st February, 2016, which Ruth Dennigan, Diocescan Discipleship & Ministry Development Officer lead our worship with a meditation on Psalm 114.

Next month, Rev. Robert Hinsley from the Mission to Seafarers is coming to lead Home Worship, which will meet at 10 o’clock at 137 High Street, Needham Market, on Monday 7th March, 2016 (always the first Monday morning of the month).

All welcome this is an outreach group - tea/coffee/biscuits and a friendly chat after the worship.

Wendy Marchant

Christchurch, Needham MarketEVENTS AND SERVICES DURING MARCH 2016

Knit for Peace, Wednesday 2nd 2.30pm

Women’s World Day of Prayer, Friday 4th 2pm-3pm followed by refreshments.

Scrabble Club Mondays 7th, 14th and 21st 2pm

Lent course continues Tuesdays 8th and 15th 10am and 7.30pm Women’s Fellowship, Wednesday 9th 2.30pm

Coffee Morning – Saturday 12th 10 – 12 noon with refreshments, cakes and produce for sale

Mothering Sunday 6th 10.30am Revd Mary Playford leads this café style Service

Passion Sunday 13th 10.30am Service of Holy Communion led by Revd Mary Playford

Palm Sunday 20th 10.30am Service led by Revd John Boardman

Good Friday 25th 10.30am Walk of Witness commencing from The Ark

Good Friday 25th 7.30pm an evening of dramatic readings from The Nail by Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford

Easter Sunday 27th 10.30am Celebration Service of Holy Communion, led by Revd Mary Playford


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Church News EventsCHRISTCHURCH, 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; adults 7.30 – 8.30 p.m. Rainbow Guides: Thursday 5.30 – 6.30pm Brownies: 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm (term time) Self Defence: Thursday 8.00 pm – 10.00 pm Samurai Training: Fridays 7-9.00pm HALL LETTINGS: 07851742847 CHURCH CONTACT: Ann Devereux Tel. 01449 721575 www.christchurchneedhammarket.co.uk

Needham Market Raft Race 2016Well, it’s now February and we have had the AGM to determine this year’s date and theme. This year’s event will take place on Sunday 12th June with the theme being ‘Movie Madness’.

This year we have had to say goodbye to two Committee members who have been with us from the very beginning, Jean Pittaway and Dawn Winder - hopefully they will be come back to us again when they are able. Dan Last has re-joined us and we have been joined by Terence Carter. So ……. plans are under way, calls are being made and entry forms are being collected.

As a result of last year’s Raft Race we have been able to make the following donations: Incendia Scouts £200, First Responders £150, St John’s Church Roof Fund £100, Food Bank £100, Saturday Club (Based in Stowmarket) £100.

We have had some great times over the past 14 years and we don’t expect this year to be any different, so put the date in your diary, get a team together, have a fundraising stall or just come along and watch the frolics. Be sure to get there early to get your seat as it’s sure to get busy.

So, on behalf of the Raft Race Committee, Julie Kett, Tony Fitch, Graham Last, Robin Kett, Lynda Terry, Dan Last, Terence Carter and myself Debbie Cadman, see you on the 12th June for some more fun and games on the lake.

Debbie Cadman, Chairman, Raft Race Committee


The second annual Golden Mile raised over £500 which was donated by local running club Stowmarket Striders to hospice fundraisers ‘Trust Maria’.

The Golden Mile is a one mile race that sees runners take to the streets of Stowmarket in celebration of Roger Bannisters first four minute mile. ‘It was really good to see our local community come together; children, families, social runners and faster runners of all ages’ comments Race Director, Tim Larke, ‘it gives all those involved a huge amount of pleasure.’ The race has been enormously popular, and has attracted runners from 3 to 84 years old. Trust Maria is a local charity set up by Harvey McSloy in memory of his mother Maria, who once ran with Stowmarket Striders. They raise valuable funds to purchase essential equipment

for local hospices that’s not yet available to them on the NHS. ‘We are currently raising money to fund the specialist training of new nurses for St Nicholas Hospice’ says Harvey, ‘there is a current shortage and this money will go a long way to helping them get the extra carers they desperately need.’ The third Golden Mile race will take place on Saturday 10th September 2016 ending at the recreation ground, just as the Stowmarket Beach Party festivities kick off. Running over six sessions a

week, including an active junior group, Stowmarket Striders Running Club now has over 350 members and offers a varied training programme that teaches technique and form, and features sessions specifically designed to build strength and stamina. For more details, visit our Website at: www.stowmarketstriders.org.uk

Stowmarket Half Junior Races – 20th March 2016 Open to all young runners whatever your age, if you love to run then come and join in our junior races at the Stowmarket Half Marathon on 20th March from 10.15am. There are two races and five age categories. Each runner completing their race receives a lovely memento. Prizes for winning girl and boy in each age category and first, second and third place, overall

winners prizes too. Eight years and under run a 800m off-road course, 9 years and over run 1.5 miles in the following age categories: 9-11 years, 12-14 years, 15-16 years. Only £2 to enter on the day, there’s always cake and refreshments afterwards and you can cheer on the half marathon runners as they set off! Are you our next Mo Farah or Jessica Innes? Then come and give it a go, just put on your running shoes and follow our running hares…..!

STOWMARKET STRIDERS GOLDEN MILE RAISES £500 FOR TRUST MARIA

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Mid Suffolk Brass was formed in August 2014. Since then, we have been honoured by the presence of Andrew Bannister who is a top musician from Brighouse and Rastrick Band, one of the country’s championship bands. Andrew conducted a music workshop in the morning with our band members and then played some amazing solo pieces during our concert in the evening.

During the last 17 months, Mid Suffolk Brass has performed at the above concert, two Christmas concerts, played in support of our Mayor Barry Salmon at Old Newton Bowls Club, Gig in the Yard at Fox Yard, Stowmarket and the Meadow Centre, Stowmarket. We also appeared at the Mayors event at the Museum of East Anglian Life in between many other carolling events.

Some of these events have enabled us to raise much needed funds to purchase ties for our musicians and banners to hang on the music stands, helping us to emphasise our identity.

We have many events planned for 2016 including joining

another band to make it a massed bands concert and an invite to play in Germany.

One of our supporters this year is the Stowmarket Town Mayor, Barry Salmon. Barry is about to host a Charity Chinese Buffet at The Chinese Chequers, Stowmarket on Tues 8th March 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets are £20 and available from Stowmarket Town Council Offices, Milton Road South, Stowmarket.

Mid Suffolk Brass would like to thank all our supporters, especially the Councillors, Local Councils and businesses, big and small, for all their support this year. We would also like to thank our band members for all their hard work during the last year and we are looking forward to a busy 2016.

If anyone is interested in joining us, even if you haven’t picked up an instrument for many years, come along and join our friendly team, we practice at St Peters Church Hall, Stowmarket every Monday evening at 7.45pm. Alternatively contact Mel Stammers on 01449 774651.

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