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Teaming up withOptua in Stowmarket

Exciting new social activities for young disabledpeople will be running in Stowmarket this winter.

The ‘Teaming Up’ sessions are being run by disabil-ity charity Optua on Tuesday evenings from 14thDecember until 8th March. The sessions are havebeen funded by the county council’s ActivitiesUnlimited service and aim to give young peoplewith disabilities or additional needs the opportunityto gain more independence, confidence, selfesteem and vital social skills, whilst taking part ineveryday fun leisure activities.

The sessions will include activities such as going tothe cinema, sports sessions, playing snooker,going out for a meal or a drink and whateverthose taking part want to do.

Karl Daniels, Optua’s Teaming Up Co-ordinator, said: “Teaming Up can help young people to get out more, make some new friends and becomemore confident about accessing leisure facilities in their community.. The project enables us to expand our leisure services to younger disabledpeople across the county and we’re engaging with lots of new people and encouraging them to get out and about. Hopefully give lots of parentsand carers will also get a much needed respite break while the young people theylook after are out having fun with us!”

Kevin Filby, Project Manager for Activities Unlimited, said: “The idea behind Teaming Upin Suffolk came from the young people themselves. They told Activities Unlimited thatthey wanted to be able to go out with their friends in the community, but neededsome support to make it happen. We asked Optua if they could help, and Teaming Upis the result! We hope that as many young people as possible will take up these excit-ing new opportunities.”

For more information about Teaming Up activities, please contact Optua Leisure on01473 836770 or email [email protected] .

There’s more information and pictures about Optua and its activities atwww.optua.org.uk

Cards for Good Causes…caring at Christmas with

Charity CardsStowmarket shoppers buy once and give twice atStowmarket Cards for Good Causes charity Christmasshop

Stowmarket Cards for Good Causes multi-charityChristmas card shop opened at Stowmarket Library, MiltonRoad on the 19th October.

The shop, staffed by local volunteers, is open Tuesday toSaturday 10.00am – 4.00pm until the 18th December

Here, under one roof, more than 30 charities are repre-sented including: East Anglian Air Ambulance and EastAnglia’s Children’s Hospices, giving customers a variedchoice of designs and the ability to support the charity oftheir choice.

Stowmarket charity Christmas card shop is one of anational network of around 350 temporary shops. In thepast five years the charities have received more than£20 million from Cards for Good Causes for theirChristmas card sales. Because Cards for Good Causeskeeps its operating costs to an absolute minimum, chari-ties receive at least 75p in every £ from their card salesout of which they have to pay for the production and dis-tribution of their cards and any applicable VAT

Christmas card sales are an important fundraising sourcefor charities and in buying cards you are making a valu-able contribution to their work. Cards for Good Causesaims to offer the widest possible choice of Charity cardsand to present its charities with as much money as possi-ble each year. Charity cards are a great way to buy onceand give twice – once to the personyou send the card to and again toyour favourite charity.

For details of shops nationwide andshopping on line, see www.cardsforcharity.co.uk

Look out for the red triangular Santasign!!

Our 2011 programme is now available. We hope thatyou will be able to come along to some of the events.A highlight will be our 50th Anniversary Celebration Dayin Combs Wood on Saturday 25th June, a special dayfor all the family. Activities planned are displays - wildlifetrails - story telling - arts and crafts. Our first event of2011 will be - Wednesday 2nd February 7.45pm THETHORNHAM OWL PROJECT with Tim Page.

The Thornham Owl Project started in 1997 when a group was formed with the aim toput up nest boxes for the various bird of prey species which inhabit the local area ofthe Thornham Estate and along the Waveney Valley. The project recently erected its150th bird of prey nest box The event will be held at St Mary’s Church Hall, Poplar Hill,Stowmarket IP14 2AY. Entry (including refreshments) - adults £2.50, children free.

As as part of the Wildlife Trust’s 50th Anniversary Celebration a collection of memoriesand musings about what Suffolk's wildlife means to you has been started.Would youlike to share your special wildlife moments with us? Go to www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org,click on ‘wild moments’ and you will see some contributions from the Stowmarketlocal group.

Plans are going well for our special 2011 tree planting. Saplings of the rare BlackPoplar are being grown ready for planting in late 2011. A site has been chosen onthe banks of the River Rat at the Museum of East Anglian Life.

The Trust has created Suffolk’s first ever set of 100% charity cards, where every pennyyou spend goes directly towards Suffolk’s wildlife. These will be available locally atStowmarket Bookshop and Tourist Information Centre.

The latest newsletter and 2011 programme are available at Stowmarket TouristInformation Centre, Library or can be downloaded from http://bit.ly/stowmarket For more information contact John Thompson 01449 676471 [email protected]

Find a Trade Guide!Accountancy & Bookkeeping:

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Dental Work: Pg 7Driving Lessons: Pg 15Eating Out: Pg 8, 9 & 11 Electrical: Pg 11 & 15Estate Agents: Pg 1 Fashion: Pg 5 & 15Fire Safety: Pg 15Fishing: Pg 15Furniture: Pg 6 & 9Gift Shops: Pg 11Home & Garden: Pg 15Home Design: Pg 7Kitchen Fitters: Pg 15Mobility: Pg 1Opticians: Pg 10

Pets & Pet Grooming: Pg 13 & 16

Photography: Pg 5Plumbing: Pg 5 & 15Roofers: Pg 15Taxi & Transport: Pg 15Tilers: Pg 15Tool Hire: Pg 15Tree Care: Pg 15TV Aerials & Sky: Pg 15Weight Loss: Pg 9Web Design: Pg 1Windows, doors & Conservatories:

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It is always a time for fun and happiness and ofcourse the new year change, a time to do thingsdifferently, and hopefully, better than before. TheNew Year will bring a lot of new changes for theStowmarket Flyer and i hope you like them. We'vegrown over the last 12 editions and I'm sure ifyou look back you will see the changes.

This month is my FIRST month of actually put-ting the layout of the magazine together, and

I've learnt a lot in the process. We have moved to a 3-column layout,it allows (I think) for a better read and it has the added benefit ofgetting more on a page. The magazine has also gone FULL COLOUR,this will allow for the inclusion of more pictures and logos with oureditorials.

It just leaves me to say a big thank you to all of our supporters. All ofthe team at the Flyer wish you a very merry Christmas and a fantas-tic New Year.

Gary Rayner, Editor

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Stowmarket TownCouncil Update

December 2010 Meeting Schedule15th Full Council15th Planning, Consultation & Strategy

Committee

Council meetings are held in the CouncilChamber of Stowmarket Town Council, withthe first meeting starting at 7pm, while the second meeting of the night will commenceat 7.30pm. Members of the public and pressare very welcome to attend. If you would likemore information on how to attend, pleasecontact Michelle Mackintosh on 01449612060.

Town Councillors’ SurgeriesThe Town Council runs Councillor Surgeryappointments to suit you, at any time duringthe month (Monday to Friday during officehours). Surgeries allow anyone from the com-munity to speak to a Town Councillor on a oneto one basis about any issues or concerns thatthey may have. To make an appointmentplease telephone Sarah Page on 01449776390.

Stowmarket Street Market –Every Thursday and Saturday

There are plenty of great quality products atexcellent prices on our twice-weekly streetmarket. We have been working to attract new

stalls to the town and the Thursday market inparticular has developed into a bustling,vibrant market. You can pick up fresh fish, fruitand veg, meat, flowers, cards, clothing,watches, jewellery and much much more.

Christmas Market DatesThe Market will be open for traders onthe following days:Thursday 23rd December 2010Friday 24th December 2010Thursday 30th December 2010There will be no market on Saturday 1stJanuary.

Farmers Market – FirstFriday of every month

There will be no Farmers’ Market inJanuary with the first one of 2011 tak-ing place on Friday 4th February.Visitors can expect to enjoy a variety oflocal produce on offer includingmeats, fruit and vegetables, homemade fresh bread, relishes, freshlycooked pies, flowers, plants and homebaked cakes. Market Contact: For more informationon markets, including enquiries fromtraders interested in coming toStowmarket, please contact MarketWarden John Harvey on 01449 612060or 07894751409 or email [email protected].

Community Centre

There are plenty of activities going on atStowmarket Community Centre throughoutwinter and in to 2011, so why not come andjoin a class or group? Or why not book a roomfor your Christmas event?

For information on room and main hall hireplease call Heather Tooke on 01449 613084 ore-mail [email protected]


Surprise your loved one withpampering Christmas Treats!

Merry Christmas fromHarmonize Beauty and Ihope you are all well. Manyfeet will be achey andbacks sore as we all do ourChristmas shopping, so whynot take a bit of time torelax and pamper your-selfbefore the big day. A fullbody massage is a great way to relieve thetension and stress which this time of yearbrings, with wonderful scents of lavender andrelaxing music, you’ll feel the benefit straightaway. Or how about a festive facial to look aftertired and wind-swept skin. This time of yearproves to be a problem when we battleagainst the elements to keep our skin lookingand feeling moisturised and healthy. Ourface is where we immediately feel the coldand it needs to be looked after and cared for. A facial immediatelygives your skin the moisture and balance it needs, whilst making you feelrelaxed and care free. If any gentlemen are looking for a great gift, thenthis is a winner!Specialised paraffin wax manicures and pedicures are also a must in thewinter. The wax gently warms the skin, helping any aches and pains aswell as moisturising the skin. Choose some seasonal colours to have yournails looking their best for the festive season.Christmas OfferI am offering a 30 minute facial treatment and massage for £40 with afree file and polish for a festive gift. Book in advance as the offer onlyruns until January 1st 2011.

Don’t forget...Gift cards are available at Harmonize Beauty for£5, £10, £15 and £20, so why not take advantage of a great gift idea and surprise your loved one with a pampering session.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!For prices and appointments call Vicki on07971397595 or email [email protected]

Coronation Street FuneralDirector opens Funeral Service

in StowmarketAndrew Bingham Independent funeral service are proud to announcethat they have relocated to The Nutshell (previously known as TheNutshell Bookshop), Milton Road South, Stowmarket. On Friday 19thNovember 2010 the new funeral premises was officially opened by MrRoy Hudd OBE and Mayor Poppy Robinson and dedicated by RevBarbara Bilston Rural Dean, Rev Michael Eden vicar at St Peters and StMarys, Fr David Finegan, Priest of Stowmarket Roman Catholic Church,Capt Karen Robb Stowmarket Salvation Army and Andrew's father RevJohn Bingham retired Methodist minister. The company was 4 years oldin November and Andrew said that when he saw the building was avail-able, it was an ideal opportunity for them to further enhance the com-pany and its growing reputation in the town; with its central location, nextdoor to the registrars and also offering free parking for clients.

Congratulationsto the John Peel Centre Committee from

Stowmarket Chamber of CommerceThe project to convert the old Stowmarket Corn Exchange into aCreative Arts centre, to be called the John Peel Centre for Creative Arts,has come a step closer after it was featured in a competition on ITV onNovember 25 for £50,000 from the People's Millions Lottery Fund. The centre's team won and Stowmarket Chamber of Commerce wouldlike to congratulate all those who worked so hard on the bid. A £50,000 cheque was handed over to John Peel's widow, SheilaRavenscroft, at a ceremony in Stowmarket the following day. Shedescribed it as "the best day". The money will allow completion of phase two of the project and putthe building will be put back into a usable state by paying for the light-ing, heating, toilets, access and fire exits to be upgraded and for thebuilding to be made watertight.The aim is to provide a venue for live music, have art studios, a cafeand display space and would be a creative hub for the area, in honourof the late BBC DJ, who lived in nearby Great Finborough.It is expected that the project will form partnerships with local serviceproviders in order to provide the opportunity for a bespoke facility withthe goal of ensuring all forms of art are given equal recognition. Thisobjective will be met by creating a purpose built community resource toserve all segments of the community.

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I would first like to wish all our members and supporters a healthy andhappy new year and look forward to seeing them again at our 2011meetings.

Our January meeting sees the welcome return of Peter Down giving anillustrated talk on ‘The Eventful Voyage of HMS Arlanza’. Arlanza was an‘Armed Merchant Cruiser’, (merchant ship requisitioned by the RoyalNavy), enforcing the blockade of Germany in 1915. Detached to takea high level diplomatic mission to Russia and return, it struck a mine inthe Barents Sea and was towed stern-first into a small port in FinnishLapland where it was frozen in and virtually written off by the Royal Navy.This is the story of that journey and how she was returned to the block-ade more than a year later through the efforts of her crew, the RussianNavy, plus stores and artisans begged from passing RN ships. Basis forthe story is a log written by the then Yeoman of Signals on Arlanza andresearch by Peter. The meeting will take place at 2.30 pm on Saturday29th January in the Munton and Fison Room, Stowmarket CommunityCentre, Hillside, Stowmarket, IP14 2BD, where there is ample free parking.

To defray costs, donations of £3.00 from non-members would be appre-ciated.

In February ‘Around the World in 100 Days’ is the title of an illustrated talkby our Chairman, Gary Gascoyne.

For more information contact:John Pattison on 01449 675693 or email [email protected].

Suffolk BranchThe HistoricalAssociation

The Christmas lights ofStowmarket were turned on at

6:30 with crowds of people bravingthe arctic weathers to see them.

It's always a family event but with many stallsaround, and shops staying open untill 8pm to

cope with all the extra people in the town, manypeople were taking the chance to purchase

sledges for the snowy few days ahead. I myself took

the chance to purchase some chocolate cakes fromthe Girl Guides stall, pictured below.

James Redmond opened the event with top localmusic acts performing throughout the night. Theseincluded the superb 60-strong Ipswich CommunityGospel Choir, the duo of Dumbfoundus, the greatStowmarket Concert Band and the excellent localsinger songwriter Dave Collins.

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As always Bury Street looking like a little winter wonder-land, with its twinkling icicle lights, which and i may bemistaken, run all they way to the Stag Tavern this year,much further than last year.

You may remember last year we included the BuryStreet lights as our front page cover but we didnthave the luxury of the crisp white snow of this year.Noble & White have given us such a fantastic windowdisplay this year we had to use it as our front coverpicture. The owner, Isabel Wilton said they put a lot ofeffort into their shop window, and even more so atChristmas. They won the best window competion lastyear and as such were not allowed to enter again thisyear, so watch out all you other shopowners in Stowmarket as I'm sure theywill try twice as hard year next year!!

All in all the evening was a great success and fun was had by all. Fromthe street lights the the shop windowsand of course the Tree, we should allbe very pleased with our display and i hope you all get a chance to visitthe town and see it for yourselves.

TURN ON DECEMBER 3RD 2010



They’ve had theirfair share of break-ups over the years,as well as a num-ber of criticallyacclaimed albumsand singles – andthey have just com-pleted a UK tourincluding a night inNorwich at the UEA.Now, Glenn Tilbrookand Chris Difford of

rock band SQUEEZE are back together again toclaim what is rightfully their own. Speaking toTown 102’s Paul Morris, Glenn and Chris talkmusic, the Minimoog… and milk!

It’s almost hard to believe that Squeeze havebeen going over 35 years – how have you bothbeen getting away with it for so long!?

Glenn Tilbrook: I think that, for one, we're verydetermined... two, we have regular breaks...and three, we sound really good when we allplay together! We've gone through lots of differ-ent Squeeze line-ups, but this one we have nowis really on fire - it's really gelling, pushing out,breaking down all the barriers, as you mightsay in a rock ‘n roll way!

Since starting out in the late 70s, you've had a

few gaps in-between but now you've got thisgreat line up, do you plan to just keep ongoing?

Chris Difford: That's what do - we play musicand we enjoy it!

Let's talk about the new album 'Spot TheDifference' – it’s out now, and I think it's a reallygreat idea for a new record – explain whatyou’ve done…

CD: We've re-recorded 14 of our hits, mainly togain ownership of them. We signed a recorddeal when we were younger, to Universal, andthey own the rights to all the original record-ings. Now, we’ve decided to re-record them sowe could have our fair share of what truly isours!

There have been a few instances over the yearswhere your songs have been used in TV ads –without much of a say-so from you?

CD: Absolutely, on television commercials inAmerica in particular. We've never had theopportunity to question, bargain or have a say -so this gives us the chance to have a say. It'spurely recorded for that reason. [It’s given] us abit of breathing space before we go andrecord a new album next year.

How do you feel about being the band that gotkids to drink milk?

CD: well, there you go! I thought they had milktaken away from them? I thought they drankCoca Cola now!

There have been a couple of gaps in Squeeze'shistory - you officially broke up in 1999 but youboth continued to record as soloists - was itquite liberating going off to do your own thing?

GT: yes, it was, but I think the great thing aboutbeing back together now is that we've bothlearnt a lot in the intervening years. The timebefore Squeeze split up [in the 80s], Chris and Istayed together so, effectively, we were togeth-er from the beginning until 1998. The few yearsapart we had really enabled us to see for eachother what we could do separately and tend toour own gardens, as it were... we both puttingin a lot of work in different ways, but I thinkwe've brought a lot back to the table to share.That gives us more strength - both of us willcontinue with our solo stuff, we're happy withthose things, and we're both happy to be backin Squeeze!

There are plenty of famous names who've gotSqueeze on their 'influenced' list - Lily Allen, MarkRonson, The Feeling - is it nice to be recognisedin that way?

GT: a lot of our stuff has come around againfor people, and they're discovering it andthey're saying it's fresh for them. We did a tourin the summer in America and there were a lotof kids coming to the shows, and we've not hadthat for a while - that says to me they're goingout to discover stuff for themselves, and com-ing to see the band. The reaction we got whenwere playing in the summer was amazing, andwe've not had that since we started. It wasincredible!

Squeeze ‘Spot The Difference’ isout now to buy, with a new

album to follow later in 2011.

The full interview is avalibleonline as well as some music

from the SQUEESE

Stowmarket SaferNeighbourhood

Your local police are comprised of saferneighbour teams (SNT) in addition to theresponse officers who answer your emergency999 calls.The SNT is made up of Police officers andPolice Community supports officers (PCSO) andour aim is to work with local councils, residentsand organisations to improve quality of life. Didyou know there is a website where you cansee who is on the team?At www.onesuffolk.co.uk/SaferSuffolk/stowmar-ket/ you can meet the team and see what wehave been doing. Each quarter priorities areidentified through public meetings for the SNTand partner agencies to look at in addition toour commitments to tackle Anti-social behav-iour (ASB). The website gives information onhow you can be a part of these meetings,and also where we will be.As the colder weather reaches us a timelyreminder to motorists, be wary of the blackice! Have you the fuel for your journey?, is yourjourney essential? Is your mobile phone fullycharged? A warm jacket or jumper is always agood idea to have in your car in case of abreakdown. (Maybe a prime place to storethat Christmas jumper!!)You can contact your local officers [email protected] or on01473 613500. Alternatively why not come

and see us on a Saturday where each week amember of the SNT is in Ipswich Street near theUnited reformed church between 1130amand 1pm.We hope you have a safe Christmas and aprosperous new year. On Sunday 28th November 2010, Suffolk Policetook to the playing surface for a charity foot-ball match at Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre takingon residents from Cherrytree Road,Stowmarket. PCSO 3098 David Harvey and CherrytreeRoad, resident Mark Oakley jointly arrangedthe event, with the support from the Mid Suffolkleisure centre who donated the main hall freeof charge. Stowmarket Town Football Club sup-plied the kits and match ball.

A total £39:51 was handed over to the LeisureCentre Duty Manager Julie Last; from contribu-tions made by players and supporters for theleisure centres supported charity, CancerResearch. In a closely contested match, the scoreremained even at 1-1after 30 minutes. Withlegs beginning to tire, the police strolled in to a4-1 lead. Undeterred by the scoreline, enthusi-asm from youngsters Shannon Jarrold andJermaine Jones helped to spur on the resi-dents back to 4-4. With around 10 minutesremaining both teams now appeared top belocked in to a 6-6 draw. As the countdownclock ticked away, Resident Gary Jarroldpopped up to deliver a smash a grab raid onthe police goal and seal a well deserved vic-tory for the residents.PCSO Harvey Said, “I am really pleased Mark(Oakley) suggested this game. All had a greattime. A worthy cause to support and I wouldlike to thank all those who contributed to theevent from the Kit, Venue, to players and spec-tators”Police played in red and Residents of CherryTree Road in Stripes.


Back Row, left to right: David Harvey, Julie Last (duty manager) Ryan Brunning, Richard Calver, Matthew Brown,Barry Abbott, Nicholas Kegge, Michael Akehurst, Barry Jessop.

Front Row, left to right: Mark Simpson, Sammuel Knibbs, Mark Oakley, Matthew Jones, Richard Wright, Gary Jarrold,Shannon Jarrold, Jermaine Jones

Suffolk PoliceV

Cherrytree Road

So, no film review this monthdue to the fact I have had tohave my wisdom teeth out Idid not get round to seeingHarry Potter on the Openingweekend to get a review to youall in time. (Not the best timingIpswich Hospital considering Ihave been looking forward toDeathly Hallows for ages now butgrateful to be getting rid of theteeth as they have been painful)

Instead of a review I am going totell you about the films which I‘mlooking forward to seeing in theforthcoming months (some of thechoices may surprise)

Megamind (PG) – WillFerrell, Johan Hill and

Brad Pitt.

Yes I have just said I am looking for-ward to a Will Ferrell Film! As much asI don’t like Ferrell as an actor I lovemy animation films and I have beenlooking forward to this one since I firstsaw a trailer for it. Ferrell voicesSupervillian, Super Intelligent AlienMegamind who was shot into space

by his family when he was only 8 daysold. From the same planet anotherfamily launch their own son whobecomes known as Metro Man voicedby Brad Pitt. He and Megamindbecome arch rivals, but things don’t goquite as planned for the Supervillian!

Tron Legacy (U) – Jeff Bridges,Garrett Hedlund and Oliva

Wilde.

Sam Flynn played by Garrett Hedlund is haunt-ed by the disappearance of his father playedby Oscar winning Jeff Bridges. Sam goes toinvestigate signals sent from the arcade whichwas once owned by his father and here he ispulled into an alternative world, where hemeets Quorra played by Oliva Wilde and fromhere on you are watching a father and son’slife or death journey.

Love and Other Drugs - (15) -Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne

Hathaway

Anne Hathaway plays Maggie a free spirit whois not looking to settle down any time soon.Jake Gyllenhaal plays Jamie, the Male versionof Maggie. They meet, they fall in love, buttheir love takes them by surprise and the storyhere unfolds.

Yes this movie will ultimately be your typicallove story but for me Jake Gyllenhaal andAnne Hathaway are two of the finest actors ofmy generation and I am not ashamed to say Ican’t wait for this one.

Black Swan (TBC) - NataliePortman and Mila Kunis

The moment i saw the trailer for this film nearon 2 months ago i got excited straight away.Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis play ballet

dancers in a New York Cityproduction of Swan Lake.Portman who plays Nina ischosen as the PrimaBallerina who will play theinnocent White Swan and Lilyplayed by Kunis to play theSensual Black Swan.

This psychological thriller looksset to become one of the bigfilms of 2011 and to top the bignames it is directed by DarrenAronofsky best known forRequiem for a Dream and TheWrestler. The film opened the 67thVenice Film Festival in September2010.

So this is the last ‘review’ so tospeak for 2010. I hope you haveenjoyed reading my little ramblingsabout the films that have been outthis year

As for my film of 2010…… i think iteasily has to be Toy Story 3. Sucha good sequel and so well written.Disney never lets you down with afilm. I came out of Toy Story 3feeling happy and content withwhat Disney had done with thecharacters and for that reason imake it my film of the year. As isaid in my review, very rarely doyou come out of a sequel with sucha good feeling.

Claire Jeffreys



NMFC Fixtures for December1st Team.

Tues 14 Dec at 19:45 Ryman League Div One North NMFC WareSat 18 Dec at 15:00 Ryman League Div One North Ilford NMFC Mon 27 Dec at 15:00 Ryman League Div One North NMFC AFC Sudbury

Reserves.Sat 18 Dec at 15:00 Reserve Teams North Division NMFC Walsham Le

Willows Res

With many sports club’s folding stowmarket badminton club is an excep-tion to this trend with approximately 45 adult members and similar juniormembers it has been thriving and has just been voted the ipswich & dis-trct badminton club of the year.It has gained clubmark and premier club status and has 9 teams in bothbury & ipswich divisions making it one of the largest in the region.It was felt that the only clubs managing to survive where those with juniorsections so stowmarket junior section was started 51/2 years ago. Offeringchildren, from 8-16yrs, the opportunity to learn this fast exciting sport in asafe fun way and many of it’s junior members have gone on to representour county and play successfully in the adult divisions. It also won the suf-folk badminton association junior league last year and has already won

the u17’s section in this year’s league meet, proving that the system works.The club is keen to put coaches through training and now have 3 level 2badminton coaches, 7 level 1badminton coaches and some young vol-unteers who help the junior section every saturday morning.The club is proud to promote stowmarket and has carried out somedemonstration events at the suffolk show and took part in the disability insport events that have taken place previously in the town. It came 2nd inthe suffolk sports awards a couple of years ago too and employs a localfirm to supply and logo it’s club shirts.The club holds adult club nights on wednesday evenings from 8pm andthe juniors hold club sessions on saturday mornings at the mid-suffolkleisure centre (if you wish to go on the waiting list please contactthe club).Janine SimondsLevel 2 badminton coach

STATE SCHOOL of the YEAR On Wednesday 3rd November Needham Market Middle School was cho-sen as the “STATE SCHOOL of the YEAR 2010” in the Daily Telegraph – AVIVA‘School Sport Matters’ awards ceremony at Wembley Stadium. Picturedbelow are the members of the school’s P.E. staff that received the award.The Daily Telegraph, with Aviva as commercial sponsor, has spearheadedthe School Sport Matters initiative, a campaign which highlights exempla-ry practice in PE and the delivery of sport in schools. Despite a decline incompetitive school sport over the past 20 years, the sale of school play-ing fields and rising rates of child obesity, teachers, parents and volunteersstill deliver sport and physical education with unbridled enthusiasm.

In recognition of this fantastic achievement by the town’s school localorganisations have joined together to commemorate this event for thestaff and pupils of the school and Needham Market Football Club, willprovide free entry for pupils and one parent to their game on December11th against Leyton FC along with a souvenir

Stowmarket Town FC Fixtures

Free Coaching, Officiating andClub Development Courses for

16-25 Year-old VolunteersStowmarket Volleyball Club is one of 14 in the country that has beenselected to offer young people a fantastic opportunity to train as a volleyball coach, official or to support a club. With funding from V-Inspired they are able to offer free coaching, officiating and clubdevelopment courses, including transport and accommodationexpenses, for the young volunteers (aged 16-25). The courses aredesigned for people with no volleyball knowledge, but take you to alevel that gives you a valuable qualification . The course fee for thecoaching course alone is usually £200 before you consider transportand accommodation (the courses are not run nearby).Those people who choose to undertake the coaching strand will havetwo options: Leicester on Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th ofJanuary or Brighton on Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th ofFebruary. There is usually an assessment a couple of weeks later, but itis possible that this could be arranged closer to home. The officiatingcourse will consist of a residential training weekend in Kettering fromFriday 21st to Sunday 23rd January. Participants will undertake theGrade 4 refereeing course and line judging and scoring training. Theclub development course will also take place as residential course inKettering from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th March. Participants will receivetraining on aspects such as website design and Club Mark accredita-tion. Having any of these on your CV / application forms will look greatas they show a willingness to make decisions, communicate and help others. Volleyball England are asking for a £50 deposit before young volunteersare given a place on any of the courses. This will then be refundedonce they have undertaken 20 hours of volunteering with a club. Therewill be plenty of opportunities with Stowmarket VC over the summer andpossibly also with Suffolk's other clubs.The deadline for applications is 1st January 2011, however, if you wantto get on the Leicester coaching course, you should apply to Ilona Berry([email protected]) right now. This sort of funding opportunity doesn't come around very often, so ifyou're interested, go for it!Stowmarket Volleyball Club - www.stowmarket-volleyball.org.uk

Sat, 11 Dec 10 3.00pm 1st Team Cornard United - A Ridgeons League - First

Division

Sat, 11 Dec 10 3.00pm Reserves Whitton United - H Ridgeons Reserve League -

North Division

Mon, 13 Dec 10 7.45pm Under 18's

Thetford Town - A Ridgeons Youth League -

Central Division

Tue, 14 Dec 10 7.45pm 1st Team Histon Reserves - H Ridgeons League - League

Cup Round 2

Sat, 18 Dec 10 3.00pm 1st Team Gorleston - H Ridgeons League - First Division

Sat, 18 Dec 10 3.00pm Reserves Norwich United - A Ridgeons Reserve League -

North Division

Mon, 27 Dec 10 11.00am 1st Team Team Bury - H Ridgeons League - First Division

Mon, 3 Jan 11 3.00pm 1st Team Ipswich Wanderers - A Ridgeons League - First

Division

Tue, 4 Jan 11 7.45pm Under 18's

Ipswich Wanderers - A Ridgeons Youth League -

Central Division

Sat, 8 Jan 11 3.00pm Reserves Lowestoft Town - A Ridgeons Reserve League -

North Division

Tue, 11 Jan 11 7.45pm 1st Team Thetford Town - A Ridgeons League - First

Division Knockout Cup Quarterfinals


Weekends in DecemberChristmas at IckworthEnjoy an evergreenday out at the IckworthEstate over winter. Thisyear as the festive sea-

son is upon us, Ickworthwill host amateur choirs

from across the region tosing carols at weekends. If your

choir would like to take part please contact01284 735961.

Sunday 12th December, 11amIpswich Santa RunSign up for The Santa Charity Fun Run 2010 inaid of EACH Tree house Appeal. Ipswich water-front, Start and Finish at Dance East. Route suit-able for wheelchairs and pushchairs, approx3km. Adults £10 (including Santa Suit) or Under14 (£5 including Santa Hat). Entries Online atwww.each.org.uk or call 01473 276115.

Sunday 12th December at 4pmREMEMBER A LOVED-ONE THIS CHRISTMASAn event will be held in Stowmarket for peoplewanting to remember a loved one thisChristmas.St Elizabeth Hospice has organised a Light up aLife event to bring together people who aremissing someone at this often difficult time ofyear.The event, which is open to everyone not justthose touched by hospice care, includesChristmas carols, music and readings as well asa time for reflection.It is free to attend, no ticket is needed just turnup on the day. It will take place on Sunday 12thDecember at 4pm, outside Stowmarket UnitedReformed Church, in conjunction withStowmarket Churches Together and StowmarketLions Club. This event is outside so please bringtorches and lanterns.

Wednesday 15 December, 1.30m - 2.30pmCarols on the Coast at Dunston HeathLeiston Middle School Brass Band will be playingand singing carols at Dunston Heath. The tea-room will be decorated for the festive season,serving mulled wine and mince pies (£3 perperson). Remember to visit the shop for thoselast minute gift ideas.

Saturday 18 December, 10.30am - 2pmChristmas Fun at Dunston HeathSanta's reindeer have disappeared! See if youcan complete the trail and find them andSanta! Fun games and activities in the Barn too.

Ideally for children aged 5-12. Warm drink andbiscuit supplied. Tickets £5 per child (includes agift).

18 and 19 December, 11am - 4pmMrs Pretty's House at ChristmasTransporting you back to Christmas in the 1930sas you visit Mrs Pretty's house at Sutton Hoo,dressed for Christmas. Normal admission.

Monday December 20th 2010.'East Anglian Traditional Music Trust'With Katy & John Howson and Friends.Where: - Salvation Army Hall, Violet Hill Road,Stowmarket.Cost: - Members £1, Non Members £3. (On thedoor).Further information please telephone: - 01449615665.

27th Dec 2010 to 3rd Jan 2011Stowmarket Operatic and Dramatic Soc.proudly present "Sleeping Beauty "a family pan-tomime at the Regal theatre Stowmarket, Boxoffice 01449 612825 Tickets are £12 and £10 for concessions. Groupbookings of ten or more will get one ticket free.. Performances are Matinees at 2.30 on 28thDec and 1st,2nd and 3rd of Jan. Evenings at 730 on 27th,28th,29th and 30th ofDec and2nd of Jan. No performance on 31st Dec.

Sunday 9th January 2011 at 10amThe Pickerel ProjectThe Group will be meeting on at the StationRoad Bridge for a couple of hours. Many thanks go to the 1st and 3rd StowmarketScouts and the Keep Britain Tidy RivercareProject for all their help and support.January 13th 2011New time for club in Stowmarket for primaryschool children as from January 13th 2011Thursday Club at Stowmarket Baptist Church willbe moving to a new time of 3.30pm everyThursday in term time. The sessions will be from3.30pm to 4.45 at Stowmarket Baptist Church inBury Street. The sessions will start with a drinkand a snack followed by games and otheractivities, finishing with a bible story. Activitieswill include active games such as football andbadminton but there is a quiet area for boardgames and craft activities.

There is no charge for this club. For more infor-mation please contact the Church Office on01449 677318

Monday 17th January 2011.Local Roman Hoardingin East Anglia,by Judith Plouviez.Time: - 19.30.Where: - Salvation ArmyHall, Violet Hill Road,Stowmarket.Cost: - Members £1,Non Members £3. (Onthe door).Further informationplease telephone: -01449 615665.

January 18th, 7.30pmThe Pubs of StowmarketIn the late 1800s therewere some 20 pubs inStowmarket. What hap-

pened to them? In which hostelry did the Witchfinder Generalstay when he came hunting here for witches ?Neil Langridge will take us on a pub crawl past

and present.Bacton Village Hall. Tuesday, January 18th,7.30m Members £ 2. Non-members £ 3Bacton & Cotton Local History Society

23rd January 2011 at 19:30Zeitgeist: Moving Forward Film Screening atthe Regal Theatre, StowmarketWatch the trailor on our websiteSuffolk screening of the new Zeitgeist: MovingForward documentary film directed by PeterJoseph. ORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW BY CALLING: 01449612825£3.00 per ticketCapacity: 200 seatsSYNOPOSIS:Zeitgeist: Moving Forward, by director PeterJoseph, is a feature length documentary workwhich will present a case for a needed transi-tion out of the current socioeconomic mone-tary paradigm which governs the entire worldsociety. This subject matter will transcend theissues of cultural relativism and traditional ideol-ogy and move to relate the core, empirical "lifeground" attributes of human and social survival,extrapolating those immutable natural laws intoa new sustainable social paradigm called a"Resource-Based Economy".

Wednesday 2nd February 7.45pm SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUSTStowmarket Local GroupOur 2011 programme is now available. Wehope that you will be able to come along tosome of the events. A highlight will be our 50thAnniversary Celebration Day in Combs Woodon Saturday 25th June, a special day for all thefamily. Activities planned are displays - wildlifetrails - story telling - arts and crafts. Our firstevent of 2011 will be - Wednesday 2nd February 7.45pm THE THORN-

HAM OWL PROJECT with Tim Page

The latest newsletter and 2011 programme areavailable at Stowmarket Tourist InformationCentre, Library or can be downloaded fromhttp://bit.ly/stowmarket For more information contact John Thompson01449 676471 or [email protected]

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