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The STANTON STEAMER Year 23 Issue 276 March 2020 Stanton Village Cinema, ‘Mrs Lowry & Son‘ (PG) Page 14 Village Litter Pick Page 16 St Nicholas pop up shop, Next event April 15th Page 29 Parish Council Page 32 – 40 Life Link across Suffolk Page 48
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Number 276 THE STANTON STEAMER March 2020 4 Methodist Church Services. 6, 8, All Saints Church, Services and news 10 Blackbourne Local History, Stanton Friendship Club 12 Stanton Village Tote, Stanton Village Show 14 Stanton Cinema ‘Mrs Lowry & Son’ (PG) 16 Stanton Village Pick 18 SWWAG 20 Sewing for Peru, Ixworth Secondary School Reunion 22 News from SET Ixworth School 23 Stanton Toddler Group 24 Mothering Sunday, Map of Sid’s Piece 26—27 What’s On in Stanton 28 Stanton W.I. news 29 St Nicholas Pop Up Shop in Village Hall, April 15th 30 Family Church 32—40 Stanton Parish Council minutes 40 Suffolk, How are you 42 Royal British Legion Redgrave and Lopham Fen 44 Some Stanton Current Planning Applications 46 Stanton Bowls Club Elvis Evening 48 Life Link across Suffolk Items for the April 2020 Edition to Jim Thorndyke, 23 Fordhams Close, Stanton or by Email to stantonsteamer@tiscali.co.uk or to Steamer Post Box in STANTON POST OFFICE by noon on 16th March 2020
STANTON METHODIST CHURCH Contacts: Revd. D. Ely. 47 Walcot Rise Diss. IP22 4DP. 01379 642791. Mr R. Stanley. 01359 252207. MARCH. 1st 10-30am Morning Service Revd. D.Kemble 3rd 10-00am Coffee Morning. 6th 2-30pm WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE, Combined service with All Saints Church.. Being held in Church Rooms. 8th 10-30am Morning Service Mrs S. Goodwin. 15th 10-30am Morning Service L\A 18th 3-00pm Service at Ashmore House Mr S. Aspinall 22nd 10-30am Mothering Sunday Service Rev. D.Ely. (S) 23rd 7-30pm MEAD SINGER'S CONCERT FOR EASTER £5-00 each in aid of Church Funds. Refreshments. 29th 10-30am Morning Service. Rev. H. Sorrell I always find it hard to start writing , confronted by a blank piece of paper not knowing how to start. But I have been troubled by all the news in the media, with floods, fires and earthquakes and the latest virus occurring around the world. Most of it, we are told is caused by climate change, and we should be encouraged to do what we can to help, even in a small way. There are writings in the bible relating to devastation. , in Isaiah Chapter 24, it is headed The Lord's Devastation of the Earth it is worth reading to find out what it is relating to, it certainly gives you food for thought. We should try and work together to improve what we can , in our life to make a difference. We would welcome you to join us on a Sunday so we can work and pray together to improve things around us. There's a purpose in life journey if with faith we work together and the hope of God's forgiveness on our road of life. P. Taplin. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER. FRIDAY 6th MARCH COMBINED SERVICE WITH ALL SAINTS CHURCH AND THE METHODIST CHURCH, BEING HELD IN THE CHURCH ROOMS AT 2-30pm ALL ARE WELCOME. Refreshments.
ALL SAINTS CHURCH Rector : Rev’d Cathy Bladen The Rectory, 1 Old Rectory Gardens, Old Bury Rd, Stanton. IP31 2JH Tel. 01359 250239 Email: revcathybladen@gmail.com Benefice website: www.unitedbenefice.com Notes from a Lay Reader I guess for most people this time of year can be one of their favourites, as we move from late winter into early spring. We are hopefully through the worst of winter and we look forward to signs of spring and eventually the long hot days of summer. On the 26th February the Christian Church moved into a period known as Lent. The word Lent comes from the old English word of ‘Lencten’ which literally means spring or spring season. We can imagine for the ancient people of years gone by, the coming of spring would be something to celebrate as life and living through the winter period would have been precarious to say the least! Down through the years traditional celebrations were held to mark the arrival of spring and May Day being one of them. As with many of these ancient celebrations the Christian Church decided to use this time to celebrate something that was more significant, not just of the seasonal, but far more importantly something eternal. Symbolically Lent speaks of the approaching light of Christ, with the resurrection dispelling darkness once and for all. Easter is the moment darkness is defeated and God re-established friendship with all humanity. Traditionally Lent is a period which starts from Ash Wednesday through to Easter. Many people use this period of fasting and denial with Shrove Tuesday being the time when people would use up all surplus food especially flour and eggs, and of course what better way to put those ingredients to good use, than the production of pancakes! Today I suspect that the act of fasting is not adhered to as it once was, and we could ask the question ‘why would people put themselves through the ritual of fasting?’ In the Church we know (in part) it was a time of penitence to commemorate what Jesus did in the wilderness when he fasted for 40 days, but apart from imitating Jesus’ fasting in the wilderness, is there really any practical point to the act of fasting? Well actually yes there is! Scientists have studied the actions of the human brain when the intake of food is radically reduced. They discovered that the brain seems to go into what can only be described as over drive, our thoughts can become much clearer and we are radically more decisive! It is interesting to note that after Jesus had spent the time in the wilderness fasting, it was then His message of salvation for mankind began, in St Matthews gospel we read- ‘from that time on Jesus began to preach, saying “repent for the kingdom of God is at hand” So lent can be a wonderful time of reflection, to look afresh at the whole of our lives and to perhaps discover afresh what God was really doing by giving His only Son to die upon a cross on that first Easter so that we might truly live.
Date Church Time Service Sunday 1st Barningham 11.00am CW / Holy Communion March Coney Weston First Sunday Hepworth of Lent Hinderclay 9.30am CW / Holy Communion Hopton 9.45am BCP / Morning Prayer Market Weston Stanton 10.00am Café Church Thelnetham Sunday 8th Barningham 9.30am BCP /Morning Prayer March Coney Weston 9.30am CW / Holy Communion Second Sunday Hepworth 9.30am Morning Prayer of Lent Hinderclay Hopton Market Weston Stanton 11.00am CW / Holy Communion Thelnetham 9.30am Village Service Sunday 15th Barningham 11.00am Village Service February Coney Weston Third Sunday Hepworth Of Lent Hinderclay 9.30am Village Service Hopton 9.45am CW / Holy Communion Market Weston Stanton 10.00am Family@church Thelnetham Sunday 22rd Barningham March Coney Weston 9.30am BCP Morning Prayer/ Fourth Sunday Hepworth 9.30am CW / Holy Communion Of Lent Hinderclay Mothers Day Hopton 9.45am All Age Service Market Weston 11.00am CW / Holy Communion Stanton 8.30am BCP Sunday 29th Thelnetham 10.00am Benefice Holy Communion March Fifth Sunday of Lent Stanton CAFÉ CHURCH Sunday 1st March 10am in the Church Rooms. An informal time exploring the Christian faith over tea, coffee and pastries Please come and join us ...you would be very welcome This month we’re looking at the character of John the Baptist
THE COCK INN STANTON 01359 250230 FOOD SERVED SUNDAYS 12-4PM TUES-SAT 12-2PM & 7PM-9PM DAILY SPECIALS BOARD FROM £7.95 TUES-SAT 2 COURSES £8.95 SATURDAY STEAK NIGHT SPECIAL £9.95 for 8oz RUMP STEAK WITH ONIONS, MUSHROOMS, CHIPS & PEAS WE SERVE A GOOD SELECTION OF REAL ALES WHATS ON in MARCH / APRIL MARCH 8th Karaoke with CHAS ( new singers always welcome ). MARCH 14th mixed open darts competition. MARCH 28th Karaoke with CHAS ( come along and give us a song ). APRIL 4th Live music with COAST (All your favourites from the 60s 70s and 80s ). APRIL 12th KARAOKE with CHAS ( EASTER SUNDAY ).
STANTON FRIENDSHIP CLUB On the 3rd February 2020 we held our A.G.M. The chairman welcomed everybody to the village hall and thanked them for their support over the last year. The minutes of last years meeting were read out by the secretary. There were no matters arising. The chairman gave his report of the events that had happened over the past year and the things that were being planned for this coming year. He thanked the committee for their work in supporting him but was sad to announce that Pip has decided to leave the committee. The treasurer reported that the funds are very healthy at present and therefore there was no need to change the subscription fee, therefore it will remain at £5-00 for this next year. The members were asked if anybody would like to come onto the committee, but there were no volunteers. With the A.G.M. finished, Peter Palmer entertained us with a talk and picture presentation about Stanton. Peter has a large collection of pictures and data about the village so whenever he gives a talk there are always new facts that you learn about every time. Peter was thanked warmly, and we hope that he will visit us again soon. Alan Johnson 250739
WYKEN VINEYARDS THE LEAPING HARE RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ EADT’s Best Restaurant in Suffolk Food & Drink Awards 2016 Open daily 10am to 6pm Friday & Saturday evenings from 7pm The Leaping Hare Country Store Open daily 10am to 6pm Wyken Farmers’ Market Every Saturday 9am to 1pm Local growers, producers, bakers and makers Wyken Hall Gardens Open 2pm-6pm from Easter to October (closed on Saturdays) Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2DW Reservations in Restaurant: tel 01359 250287 (no bookings in café) www.wykenvineyards.co.uk Maths Tutor Need help with Homework? Revision? Exam preparations? Extensive experience of working with all ages including students with SEN and anxiety disorders. Enhanced DBS checked. Competitive rate £10/hr for local students. 07772273993 puremeissa@hotmail.com
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STAN CO CO TOTE The January draw was made at The Bakery on January 30th First Prize £100 No. 148 H.Sharpe Second Prize £40 No. 81 V.Hulkes Third prize £20 No. 31 A.Smith Thank you for your support and special thanks to all of you who have enrolled again for this year. Your support really is appreciated. The February draw will be made later than usual this time. Apologies for any inconvenience. If you are willing to help the Stan Co Co Trust in any way or wish to join the Tote please contact Ian Engall on 250132. STANTON VILLAGE SHOW 25TH JULY 2020 The many gardeners, crafters, drink distillers and preserve makers in Stanton will no doubt appreciate the advance warning of our annual village show. It’s a tad later than usual giving more time to get those entries just ripe! Last years show was a great success, with more children’s contributions too. We’ll be encouraging our future cooks, gardeners and artists once again this year with the possibility of a crafts workshop for juniors a few days before the show; it’s the first week of the school holidays. If any clever and crafty parents want to join in they’ll be very welcome and there will be more news to follow. For anyone new to the phenomenon of village shows, it’s a great way to show what you can do and take part in a real community event. Now’s the time to start thinking of growing vegetables, and if you’re a beginner it may be best to put your best efforts into just two or three crops which are easier to grow or you feel confident with. If you have no greenhouse then don’t think of getting ripe tomatoes or cucumbers ready in time, but potatoes, shallots and broad beans are all fairly easy and can be started now, in the garden or in planters. Thinking of handicrafts? our classes include ‘any knitted item’, ‘embroidered article cross- stitch or any other stitch’ and virtually any craft item has a category too. So get your creative juices going and see what you can do. Ian Shilling Tel. 250939
Court and of course Sid’s Piece - a peaceful place to listen to, and watch, birds. Gardening and growing fruit and vegetables makes us more aware of this magic thing ‘earth’, we have under out feet. Just in the last six months the world has woken up to the critical state of Climate Change. If we can all do small things locally it will help to combat this dire situation. As a group SWWAG could do more, and especially if more of you were willing to join us. We would like to put on more events for children - talks and walks, plant surveys and bug huts. A Hedgehog Event is planned for later in the Spring. Our main fund raising event is the Wyken Plant Fair - on Sunday 25th April - which is a very popular occasion. It takes some management and we do need more help, especially on the car park and entrance gates. Any help that you might be able to give would be most welcome. Do contact me if you could give us an hour or two of your time, to help. Mary Jane Toulson (259646) Find us on Facebook Stanton WI Monthly Report Social evening with quiz and nibbles In the immortal words of John Lennon, its ‘another year over, a new one just begun’. And so it is, that we start our new 2020 WI year with a vote on the Resolutions to go forward to The Federation, the 4th annual fund raising Flower Festival has been booked at All Saints Church for the weekend of the 27 th June, several work shops are to be arranged, there is the Safari Supper and Summer Garden Party to look forward to and a plethora of monthly coffee shop mornings! It was business as usual as Maureen, our President lead us through it, specifically addressing the benefits of the £43 annual membership fee equating to less than £4 per session. You receive two monthly magazine subscriptions, numerous guest speakers, refreshments and the occasional complimentary special event…. watch this space for further details. The competition was won again by Joan, come on ladies you must try harder! Next month its for a decorated ‘cupcake’, let your imagination run wild and think outside of the box. Who knows next month the winner could be YOU! Pauline ran the quiz competition that we all vied to win! It was neck and neck to the finishing line, sadly there could only be one winner and that was a LOOOOOOOONG way from second, its back to revision for the rest of us! If you’d like to join the WI and don’t know how to get started please give our President Maureen Johnson a call. Ginny Lamboll, for Maureen Johnson (President) 250739 12th February Meeting: ‘Over paid, over sexed, over here!’ Competition: ONE CUPCAKE…remember ladies here’s your chance For more information about the WI please go to www.thewi.org.uk/suffolk-west
News from SET Ixworth School The hills around SET Ixworth School are certainly alive with the Sound of Music! as rehearsals for the school’s production are now well underway. Be sure to come and see a performance, which are on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 March 2020, starting at 6.00pm Tickets: £5 adults, £3 concessions, available from the School Office. Photos: Sound of Music rehearsals at SET Ixworth (© SET Ixworth School) On the academic side, the latest Progress and Attainment 8 data has been published by the Department for Education. Our three year average Progress 8 score is: +0.36 compared to the local authority (Suffolk) average score for state-funded schools of -0.02. The average score for all state-funded schools in England is -0.03. Our 2019 GCSE results show that students who had been at the School since Year 7, and had therefore had 5 years with us, secured a Progress 8 score of: +0.48. Subjects with positive progress scores include: English: +0.51 Maths: +0.2 Science: +0.46 Humanities: +0.28 Modern Foreign Languages: +0.47 This month we continue our series of Transition Masterclasses, offering the chance for younger students to engage with the SET Ixworth community and experience learning in a secondary school environment, with ‘King John’ for Year 5s on Thursday 12 March. Students will become a history detective and discover how figures from the past with local connections can be represented, using historical sources to form their own opinion. The session runs from 2:00 – 3:00pm. To book or for more information please contact the SET Ixworth School office on 01359 234050 or email Ixworth@seckfordeducation.org.uk.
SEWING FOR PERU – HELP PLEASE This is a request for help by Glenys Logan who has been supporting two poverty- stricken families in Peru. Her work has gathered pace and extended to other families all of whom are living in shacks made with whatever materials they can find which are standing on soil floors. She now has many wonderful ladies helping her with various sewing tasks, but they still need more help in producing items to cover the shack walls to give the families more privacy and cushions to brighten up their meagre homes etc. all to make their lives a bit better. Glenys is looking for the following items: Fabric material, curtains, bedding, wool, towels anything for young children, boys and girls, silk or plastic flowers, jewellery for young girls, handbags, toilet bags, and ladies’ toiletries, in fact anything that is not heavy as postage has to be paid for. Oh, and sewing thread for the helpers. If you can help or supply materials Glenis would love to hear from you 01359 251037. Ixworth Secondary Modern School Reunion 2020 It’s reunion time again folks! For former pupils/teachers & staff, from May 1957 to July 1973. This will take place at Ixworth Village Hall on Saturday 20 June 2020. The reunion will commence at 15:00 and will finish at 21:00. The cost is £20 per person and will include a buffet lunch. The village hall bar will also be open. For further details please contact Andrew Gough on 07585 552797.
Stanton Wildlife Group (SWWAG) Winter work at Sid’s Piece has now been completed and signs of spring are there to be seen, with the likes of Pussy Willow, emerging Cowslips and plenty of birdsong, especially in the early mornings. Simon Wrigall has undertaken some annual coppicing once again, felling mostly Willow and leaving sound examples of Hawthorn, Oak and Birch to allow them to mature. This work and the tasks that our volunteers have been doing will all support our aim of attracting a wider range of plant and animal species to our small patch of under 3 acres. Our only ‘spring’ work party is on Sunday March 1st 10am to 1pm and we’ll be pleased to see anyone who wants to help, for some or all of the session. Plans for our annual fundraiser are well under way and there will be more than 30 plant and craft stalls as well as demonstrations and some tasty refreshments at our plants and crafts fair. The Carlisle’s at Wyken Hall are very kindly hosting this event once again, and their gorgeous grounds and garden make the event extra special. It’s on Sunday 26th April and we are always glad of volunteer help for an hour or two. If you’d like to help us then please get in touch. Moles are a pest aren’t they? They can’t help making a mess of a lawn, leaving hills, holes and ruts. At least that’s the reputation they have. However, they are also beneficial to the garden too; their burrowing and soil disturbance actually improves soil drainage and fertility, bringing air to the soil thus encouraging root growth for ornamental plants. They are capable of digging tunnels up to 20 metres long in one day, but these carnivores don’t eat plant roots. Imagine a human trying to dig a tunnel of its own body width! Apart from during the breeding season, when a litter can be up to five, moles are solitary animals and they use tunnels which may have been in use for several generations. If you have moles, then the chances are you have good quality soil and crucially, a good worm population, for worms are loved by moles. Although they don’t hibernate, their presence (and disturbance) is more noticeable from the spring, because the soil stays moist near the surface, and that’s where the worm activity is. As the top layer of soil dries in the summer, the worms descend and the moles follow. Gardeners have different ways of dealing with the hills. The soil is often quite fertile so can be scooped up and used to mix compost or can simply be spread out by raking, thinly enough for the surrounding grass to push through it. We’re all now aware of the decline in population numbers of so much of our wildlife, so if gardeners can tolerate moles, their garden will be better for it. However there are humane deterrents should you want to keep them out of certain areas. Moles don’t like noise or ground vibration, so toy windmills, as seen at the seaside, can be strategically placed above the runs, and wine bottles (consume first!) can also be sunk into the ground and tunnel with the lips protruding at the surface. The wind blowing across the top of the bottle makes a sound. There are also proprietary sonic mole deterrents on the market. All of this will be of no interest to Irish gardeners though – there are no moles in Ireland! Enjoy the onset of spring, and we hope to see you at our March 1st work party or at out April plant fair. For more details of our activities, please like us on facebook or take a look at our website. Ian Shilling Tel. 01359 250939
Stanton Toddlers Group Come and Join Lindsay At Stanton Village Hall Every Tuesday from 9.30am - 11.00am 1.50 per session 50p for additional siblings Every Half-Term the toddler group will be invited to stay and play at Stanton pre-school. We hope you can join us. For more details please contact: Lindsay Bradley at Stanton Pre-School 01359 251909
STANTON WI FEBRUARY REPORT Hidden Gems of Bury St Edmunds Back of the net Jackie (our WI program coordinator)....what could’ve been a potential calamity when the guest speaker had to cry off was soon rescued; the evening turned out brilliantly when you found a stand in and what a stand in he was! Who knew there were so many interesting hidden gems in town as we soon discovered when Martyn Taylor, the stand in for tonight’s monthly meeting gave such a witty and interesting overview of so many historical features, from a long buried ‘posh cess pit’ to the Abbey White Stone and where to find it as well as so many other interesting landmarks, not necessarily visible unless you knew where to look. Maureen, the President lead us through the monthly business which included plans for the upcoming Flower Festival, to be held at All Saints Church in June, Pauline’s workshop, Federation and Group business including the Rickinghall Fashion Show in March. For more details please go to the WI website. This month’s competition for a decorated cupcake was a draw in first place by Celia, Jane and Karen…well done ladies! The decorations were an absolute work of art, too good to bite into! Hope to see more of those for the Flower Festival Next month’s competition is for a Bury St Edmunds momento, so start turning out those drawers to find that hidden keepsake you bought on impulse and forgot you had. If you’d like to join the WI and don’t know how to get started please give our President Maureen Johnson a call. Ginny Lamboll, for Maureen Johnson (President) 250739 11th March Meeting: Millennium of the Abbey Competition: A Bury St Edmund Momento For more information about the WI please go to www.thewi.org.uk/suffolk-west
WHAT’S ON IN STANTON DURING March 2020 Mon-Fri STANTON PRE-SCHOOL for children age 2-5 years to learn through play. Term time: Mon to Fri 9:00-12.00, Lunch Club 12.00- 12.45, afternoons 12.45-15.15. Telephone the Play Leader 01359 251909 or email: info@stantonpreschool.co.uk Mondays PILATES CLASS, Stanton Village Hall, contact Catherine on 07951 019456 BINGO, Church Rooms, 8.pm METHODIST CHURCH BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER GROUP, Chapel 2.30pm STANTON CRAFT & CHAT, second & fourth Monday of Month, Church Rooms 2-4pm, 250739 Tuesdays TODDLER GROUP, 9.30-11am, village hall, 251909 FITNESS Class, 9.45am Yvonne, 01284 754258, Village Hall, All ages and abilities welcome, £ 4.00 per session. SHORT MAT BOWLS in the Village Hall, 2pm.. ZUMBA—Fun fitness for all ages and abilities—7.30pm village hall, Lou 07866 534087. DROP IN –Every Tuesday except First Tuesday in the month-All Saints Church, Room, 9.30 – noon. All welcome. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Meetings, 2nd Tuesday in month, 8pm in the Cock pub. MOBILE LIBRARY, Shepherds Grove Park, 10th MOBILE LIBRARY, Village Centre, 24th STANTON MUSICIANS, 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month, 7 to 9pm, 251013. Church Rooms. Weds STANTON W.I. 2nd Wed in the month, village hall, 7.30pm FITSTEPS Dance Fitness class for all ages, village hall, 9.30am, Marie 07917733655 Facebook: Fitsteps with Marie BOWLS CLUB club night 7.00pm, Club House, Bury Lane. BINGO, Women’s Section, R. B. L., Church Rooms 7.30pm KETTLERCISE, Marts body blitz, village hall, 7-8pm, Mobile 07545811690 FRIENDLY ARTS GROUP, Church Rooms, 1.30 to 4pm Thursday PARISH COUNCIL, 2nd Thurs in month, 7pm,village hall MOBILE LIBRARY, Bury Road, Village Centre and Hilltop Lay-by 5th TEA DANCE, Village Hall, 2pm - 4pm, Mick 01284788147 WHIST DRIVE Church Rooms, 7.30pm 250548 SLIMMING WORLD, 5.30 & 7.30pm, Village Hall. Fridays BOWLS CLUB, Bury Lane, Carpet Bowls, 7.00 pm when matches played.
WHEELIE BINS Blue bins, Tuesday 3rd, 17th and 31st Black bins, Tuesday 10th and 24th Brown bins Village, Friday 13th and 27th North of A143 Friday 6th and 20th. Sundays ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, service times see Steamer METHODIST CHURCH, service times see Steamer SHORT MAT BOWL Village hall, 2.30pm. OTHER EVENTS in March and later.- Monday 2nd Friendship Club Village Hall 2.15 Tuesday 3rd Methodist Church Coffee Morning 10.00am Friday 13th Stanton Cinema, ‘Mrs Lowry & Son’ (PG) 7.30pm Saturday 18th Stanton Bowls Club, A night of Elvis, 7.30 pm. Saturday 21st Bingo at Stanton Bowls Club, 7 for 7.30 eyes down Saturday 28th Village Litter Pick, 10am - 12 noon Start at Memorial. Tuesday 31st Blackbourne Local History, Church Rooms, 7.30pm Monday 6th April, Friendship Club Village Hall, 2.15pm Friday 10th April, Stanton Village Cinema, ‘Knives Out’ 7.30pm Wednesday 15th April St Nicholas Pop up shop, village hall 10am-2pm Sunday 26th April, SWWAG craft and Plant fair, Wyken Hall. Saturday 25th July, Stanton Village Show, Village Hall. STANTON COMMUNITY VILLAGE HALL All rates are hourly unless otherwise stated. Booking secretary, 01359 250271 Email: stantonvillagehall@btconnect.com Room by the hour. Non-Commercial Commercial Terry Bray Room £6.00 £8.00 Lounge £8.00 £9.00 Small Hall £8.00 £9.00 Small Hall & Lounge £14.00 £16.00 Large Hall £16.00 £20.00 Large Hall & Lounge £22.00 £27.00 Small Hall, Large Hall & Lounge £30.00 £36.00 Small Hall, Large Hall & Lounge Day £250 Day £300
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Extracts from the MINUTES of the Meeting of Stanton Parish Council held on 9 January 2020 at Stanton Community Village Hall at 7.00pm. Present: F J Hart (Chair), B Smithson (Vice-chair), J Frizzell, A Kemp, B Brown, J Miller, B Gordon, A Shelton, P Smith. Also Present: DCllr J Thorndyke, CCllr J Spicer Cllr Gordon advised that he would be recording the meeting. Apologies for absence accepted: Cllr M Scowcroft – work commitments The minutes of the meeting on 12 December 2019 were approved. Public Forum: A member of the public was present. Council were asked to allow CCllr Spicer to give her report first due to another commitment. There were no objections. After CCllr Spicers report as below the resident asked if action could be taken to resolves issues at Sturgeons Way, Meadow Court and Brook Close in relation to cars driving across the grass and churning up the verges. It was disgraceful and an eyesore. Photographs were presented to the Council. Councillors agreed that there is a problem, Cllr Smith is already liaising with the District Council in relation to other areas of the village including Hepworth Road, Bucklesfield and North Close. Cllr Gordon asked whether the verges could be better utilised by being surfaced so that the grass. wouldn’t be churned up. This was discussed but the areas are not Parish Council land. It was agreed that the Clerk contact Havebury who own the land at Brook Close and Meadow Court to seek solutions. Action – Clerk to make contact with Havebury to propose a site meeting to discuss the issues. The resident also reported that the lane down to Old Barningham Road is overgrown and asked that the householder be contacted and asked to cut back their hedge from the street lamps. Action – Clerk to write to householder at Jacobs Close Report from: S C Cllr J Spicer Consultation has started on the Children’s Centres in the County. It has been confirmed that Bluebells Childrens Centre on Bury Lane is not scheduled for closure. It is hoped that it can be a base for more multi agency staff to use. It will be a part time hub but no staff will lose their jobs. It is an important provision that covers a large area so good news that it is to stay. The new recycling centre/waste transfer station opens on Thursday 16 January and will mean that all non-recyclable waste is taken from there to the Great Blakenham waste incineration plant to be turned into energy. The application to lower the A143 speed limit is ongoing. Once approval is granted then it needs costing and programming so things are progressing. The Chair – Cllr Hart, and I met with the Doctors Surgery in early December to discuss their future plans and to informally discuss ideas for a relocation
to the Upthorpe Road site where there is spare land adjacent to the Primary School. Their planning permission for a temporary consulting room runs out in March. This is ongoing. CCllr Spicer paid tribute to everyone who turned out when the Grundle was at its highest earlier in the month. There will be a working party meeting on 31 January with the Floods Management team from Suffolk County Council to discuss the way forward with the maintenance transfer negotiations. The Chair asked to put on record that the Council were disappointed by the response to the first time the Grundle flooded against the woody dam. This was reported to SCC on 13 December by the Clerk and a request made to inspect the dam which had been backed up by a lot of debris. There was no response from SCC which meant that by the time the second heavy deluge came down the Grundle on 20 December there was nowhere for the water to push through and so the height of the water caused a lot of damage to the structure. This would very likely not have happened had action been taken to clear the debris the first time. Also, safety and liability have to be considered for any volunteer working in such conditions. CCllr Spicer said that these issues need to be addressed at the Grundle meeting on the 31st D Cllr J Thorndyke Planning portal is down for IT upgrades until Tuesday14th January. The planning committee have made a site visit to the proposed development at Chardale on Chare Road and The Tripp Batt Site on Hepworth Road. Thank you to Cllr Hart for also being in attendance. The Tripp Batt site appears to have a corrugated iron engine shed on the site which was interesting. The main issues for this proposed development are for the plot adjacent to Lilac Cottage (Plot 5) This application will go to the February development control meeting which is normally on the first Wednesday of the month (5th February). Bin collection days are now settling down and all seems to be working better. Clerk’s Report: Grundle - Liaison with Suffolk CC when Grundle woody debris dam overflowed on 20 December. Attended at the Grundle and liaised with volunteers – Jamie and Lee Maddox with Cllr Smith. Additional rake forks ordered at request of Chair and volunteers after one rake snapped and only one other available. (Have now been delivered and in Clock Tower store). Urgent emails sent to floods management. Spoke to Steven Halls who advised that he would be inspecting. Further photographs sent to SCC on 31 December showing damage caused by flooding. No response received to request for site meeting. Cemetery Two interments are due to take place on Thursday 9 January. The burial of
Mr Walter Adams (Ixworth resident) and the interment of ashes of Mrs Diana Stynes Highways issues reported – Ref 264513 – Broken chamber cover – Honeymeade Close – this has been broken for some weeks and has a barrier around it. SCC chased. Ref 261114 – sign down opposite j/w Bardwell Road on A143 – reported already – chased with SCC Village Maintenance Cooks services requested to install post for new bin Hepworth Road. Grass Cutting Contract 2020-2022 updated tender papers and circulated to Vertas and WSDC and advertised on website and FB Housing Needs Survey No response received to request for information from WSDC – Staff member on Christmas leave. Community Transport Updates The following information was received and will be published on the web site, social media and in the minutes of the January meeting for the information of residents - The Community Transport service is run by the Botesdale and Rickinghall Good Neighbour Scheme on behalf of Suffolk County Council, which sponsors the service. It is also known as 'Wheels within Wheels'. The scheme provides door to door transport for those unable to use public transport and who are without the use of a car. There is provision for wheelchair users. The specially adapted vehicle can accommodate 8 passengers or 7 passengers plus one wheelchair and is available for shopping trips, visits to the doctor or hospital, transport to and from a railway station, for club outings or just for visiting friends. As a contribution towards operating costs, the vehicle is charged at a fixed rate per mile travelled, measured from base, irrespective of the number of passengers. The service is operated by a team of unpaid, volunteer drivers and each journey is dependent upon a volunteer driver being available. To use the Community Transport service and for more information please ring: Mr G Lawrence on 01379 897 109. Councillors noted the work of the Maddox family over the Christmas period at the Grundle and would like to place on record their thanks for the work in difficult conditions – Action – Clerk to write letter of thanks Declarations of Interest: There were no declarations of interest in items on the Agenda Planning Applications: New Applications received - No new applications received Previous applications decided
Accounts The payments were approved. Bank account total as at 31/12/19 – £66053.56 Cllr Miller noted that the water charges for the Recreation Ground appear to be very high and in comparison, with last year have significantly increased. The Clerk reported that there had been intensive cleaning work on the tennis Courts and MUGA during Spring 2019 which would have used a lot of water and also a leak from the water meter was identified which has now been fixed. Council had received a £251 credit for the leak. The Council had been billed on estimated and not actual usage as the meters are only read twice a year. Action – Clerk to raise a query with Anglian Water in respect of high estimated bills and increased consumption Statutory Business/Governance – None Matters for discussion: Grundle Structure Maintenance Agreement – as previously discussed and to be subject of a further meeting on Friday 31 January 2020 with Suffolk CC and CCllr Spicer. Fireworks Event – Council received an update from Cllr Smithson on equipment requirements for 2020. A profit of £1105.12 had been made from the 2019 event. A budget of up to £400 for equipment was approved for the 2020 event which will take place on a date to be agreed at the February meeting. Cllr Brown offered his services in sourcing a trolley and wheelbarrows at discount cost to the Council. This was approved. Cemetery burial fees – Council had received a request from family for the fees for burial of the late Walter George Adams of Ixworth to be considered under the policy as being eligible as a resident due to Mr Adams close ties with Stanton and the fact that he already has close relatives buried in the St Johns Churchyard. His last wish was to be buried in Stanton cemetery although he has lived in Ixworth for 35 years. His family has advised the funeral directors that some of his family members – specifically his Grandfather - are buried at Stanton and that he and his grandfather were involved in building the Church rooms. Under Rule 1b of the Cemetery Rules and Charges 2018-20, the right of burial is reserved for residents of the Parish, (‘Parishioners’), former residents within the last five years of the Parish and those with close relatives already buried within the Parish Boundary. The term ‘Parishioner’ means a person who is or has been a member of a household that currently pays (or has in the past paid for not less than 5 years) council tax charges to Stanton Parish Council. In any dispute whether a deceased qualifies as a 'Parishioner’, the Parish Council in its absolute discretion will decide. After due consideration and the fact that Cllr Miller could remember the family
and its association with Stanton, Cllr Brown proposed that the family of Mr Adams should be charged for his internment as a resident of Stanton. This was seconded and approved. There were no objections. Action – Clerk to advise Funeral Director Correspondence Buckingham Palace Garden Party 2020 – noted – no nominations. East Anglian Air Ambulance ack of S137 donation - noted Ixworth Surgery response to refusal of S137 donation - noted There being no further business the meeting finished at 7.55pm Next scheduled meeting on 12th March THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Royal British Legion held their February meeting at The Cock Inn, Stanton with 11 members in attendance and apologies were received from 2 members. The Chairman, D.Sexton, welcomed the members to the meeting. He then invited the President, S. Kent to recite the Exhortation and the Silent Tribute was observed. The Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting and the correspondence received with relevant points discussed. The Treasurer R. Baker, reported on the Branch's financial situation. The Chairman, as Branch delegate at the Suffolk County Conference held on 1st February at Needham Market Community Centre, gave his report. Forthcoming events Mar 21 - Coffee morning -Church Rooms, Stanton -10.00 am - 12 noon Apr 7 - Invitation to a Cheese & Wine Evening by Thetford & District RAF Association at RAF Honington Apr 9 - Next 'C' Group Meeting - Bury St. Edmunds Bowls Club May 19 -Annual Branch Dinner - The Cock Inn, Stanton - 1930hrs for 200hrs At the conclusion of the official business a social evening continued with refreshments. Next Branch meeting will be on Tuesday March 10th starting at 8 pm B. Bartrum Hon. Secretary EVENTS AT REDGRAVE AND LOPHAM FEN, IP22 2HX Regular events Wild Tots Every Friday, 10am-11.30am Wild Babies Every Friday, 1pm-2pm Weekend Wildlife Club Second Saturday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm A club for 6-11 year olds, £3 Time to paint Last Friday of the month, 10am-2pm £5 donation. All welcome, March Concert: The Ludlam Pikes A lively mix of original songs & covers from this folk & Americana band. Saturday 14 March, 7.30pm £8, bring your own drink
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LifeLink extends across West Suffolk towns and villages A health and wellbeing initiative which is achieving better outcomes for people with anxiety, loneliness and other needs, has now be introduced across West Suffolk. The Lifelink social prescribing project was initially piloted in Haverhill in 2017 following a bid by St Edmundsbury Borough Council (now West Suffolk Council) for Government funds. In Haverhill the scheme has already supported more than 350 people, connecting them to local community groups and social activities – and leading to a reduction in their GP visits as a result. LifeLink will now be extended in and around Brandon, Bury St Edmunds Town, Bury St Edmunds Rural, Haverhill, Mildenhall, Newmarket, Sudbury Town and Sudbury Rural thanks to the funding from West Suffolk Council, Primary Care Networks and the NHS West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group.A team of 10 LifeLink coordinators employed at West Suffolk Council will work across individual areas to support participants on a one-to-one basis, connecting them to social activities, clubs, groups and local services and working together to find each person’s ways to improve their wellbeing and meet their needs. Benefits include meeting new people and developing friendships, feeling healthier and fitter, learning new skills and developing opportunities for volunteering and employment. Anyone aged 16 or over can self-refer or ask a professional or supporter to refer them. The LifeLink Co-ordinator for Bury St Edmunds Rural is Sarah Prince, providing a service for people registered at Botesdale, Stanton & Woolpit surgeries. Ixworth Surgery comes under Mid Suffolk!! LifeLink Co-ordinator, Sarah Prince said: “I am really looking forward to taking on the challenges faced by people in the rural communities around Bury St Edmunds, working together with them to take a preventative approach to social isolation and wellbeing. I can’t wait to get started, working with individuals, and making a difference.” For queries and verbal referrals call Sarah on 07976 802085 Queries, referrals and referral forms to be sent to buryrural-lifelink@westsuffolk.gov.uk To find out more about LifeLink and your local scheme, visit Website: www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/community/lifelink.
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