“50 Shades of Green”

Parish News

CottonBacton

Wyverstone

August 2012Price 15pAnnual Subscription £1.50

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elcome to this month’s magazine which is being jointly edited byme, Sue Lockett, and Helen Thomson. I live in Cotton and myhusband Ivan has farmed in Finningham and Cotton for over 40years. We moved from Green Farm, Finningham to Poplar Farm,Dandy Corner 15 years ago and just last year made what we hopewill be our final move, to Stackyard House, Dandy Corner, Cotton.

I have been a member of the Regional Advisory Committee for the ForestryCommission in the East of England for 5+ years and over the past couple of yearsone of the issues that is causing significant concern is the spread of diseases inour native tree stock. In a recent communication Dr John Morgan, Head of theForestry Commission’s Plant Health service said: “Britain’s trees and the peoplewho care for them are in the front line of a challenging struggle to manage arange of potentially very damaging plant pests and diseases that have, in mostcases, entered the country from abroad”. It would seem that now our Oak, HorseChestnut, Sweet Chestnut, Ash, Pine, Larch, Beech and Plane trees are atsignificant risk from attack. The Forestry Commission is diverting more of itsexpenditure towards researching and combating tree pests over the next threeyears but with the expansion of global trade, especially in live plants, there is aconstant risk of accidental introduction of exotic pests and pathogens.Lots of detailed information is available about tree pests and diseases which canbe found on the Forest Research web site at www.forestry.gov.uk/forestresearchwhere you will find much information on how to recognise symptoms and the bestway of combating the spread of diseases. In addition two short films have beenlaunched that provide information about the threat from diseases caused in trees,woods and forest plants by two particularly damaging organisms: Phytophthoraramorum and Phytophthora kernoviae. They also provide information about howwe can all help to prevent their spread.The link is: www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-8UKF7A

My personal view is that we need greatly to strengthen our island’s bio-securitybut as the current system relies on the EU borders rather than individual countryborders it is extremely difficult to ensure that all imports to the EU and internallywithin the EU are clear of pests. Perhaps it is time to renegotiate the Treaty!

Sue Lockett

Please send us your opinions about the future of the magazine by answeringthe questions on page 21. It is really important that we know your views as weneed to start making plans for next year’s productions, or not!

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SMALL ADSLAMBERTS SERVICE STATION LTD 01449 781260All Make/Model Servicing and Repair—Tyres/Exhaust/Batteries etcMOT Testing - Used Car Sales - Bottled Gas, Coal and Coalite deliveredPERIOD PROPERTY RENOVATION - REPAIRS & MAINTENANCEGeoff Nicholls & Co. offer a Complete Building Service.Quality work guaranteed. No job too small. All at down to earth prices.Ring for free estimate and advice. 01449 781375D. J. HOWLETT - Servicing and General Repairs, VW/Audi, MercedesBenz Specialist, Experienced, Professional Service. Competitive Rates.The Willows, MENDLESHAM GREEN 01449 766019PROBITTS For light engineering, model engineering, vehicle bodywork, anyjob considered. Station Road 01449 781453PLUMBING & HEATING Free advice and estimates.For your plumbing requirements Tel Andrew Snowling 01449 675440AUTO ELECTRICS: - A complete range of Garage Services.Alternator/Starter Repairs, Exchange Component Checks, Servicing andM.O.T Preparation. Collection/Delivery. Courtesy CarCow Green, Bacton. 01449 781028MARK BUCKLE ELECTRICIAN J.I.B. Registered. Rewiring, Storage heating,Immersion Heaters, Extra Sockets, Security Lights, Showers, Emergency call outService. NO JOB TOO SMALL. FREE ESTIMATES 01449 614796TANK CHANGE LTD (replacement Oil tank Engineers), Family Business,Steel & Polyethylene Oil Tanks Available. Fully insured & OFTEC approved.Free Survey/Quotation. 01449 781210/07899 898720WWW.Tankchange.co.uk. *DISCOUNTS FOR PARISH MAGAZINE READERS*

E.J.Enterprises—FirewoodAlso Eco-friendly kiln dried oak briquettes 01359 221811

PAINTER - Interior/exterior, 20 years experience. Offering cheap rates

Please contact Jamie on 01359 241339 or 07944 329677.

GUITAR/BASS GUITAR TEACHER - With 20 years experience, can travelto you if preferred. Offering cheap rates.

Call Jamie on 01359 241339 or 07944 329677J.B. HOME REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE Fair & Free Quotes.Insured. Qualified T 01449 720172 or 07931635029

D.J.Haill ———— Driveways & PavingLocal Authority approved drop curbs and access

Fencing, patios, driveways, paths, pads, footings and drainageFully insured; for a quote call Darren 01449 737164 or 07766024137.

Bacton Village Hall, recently refurbished, fantastic NEW kitchen. Fordetails or to hire please telephone 01449 781343

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JENNY WADE. Registered Childminder 01449 781415D.W.VINCENT BUILDING SERVICES - 40 years experience in the trade inthis area, working on old or new properties. 01449 781529CURTAINS BY CHRISTINA - Choose your Design & fabric in the comfort ofyour Home. Don’t lift a finger! We will fit your Curtains & Rails. Your fabric ormine, Alterations, Cushions, Head Boards. Trade prices on Tracks & Poles.Lining, Heading Tape and Remnants in Stock 01449 781666A. J. HARRIS - DECORATING AND HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Interior andexterior work undertaken, inc. ceramic tiling, coving, etc.FREE QUOTATION 01449 781968K.V.M SEWING MACHINES GISLINGHAM Servicing & repairs toSinger & most makes. All work guaranteed. 01379 783521A.J.COLLINS TREE SERVICES - for professional tree care, hedge trimmingetc 01449 767196 or www.ajctrees@aol.comJ. LAWES - IROMONGERS - BUILDERS’ MERCHANTS - GARDENREQUSITES - KITCHEN GOODS Station Road, Bacton 01449 781452FINBOWS FURNISHERS Station Road, Bacton. New & Secondhandfurniture etc. bought and sold. Carpets, Rugs, Lino, Fancy Goods.Closed Monday. 01449 781732Carer with 15 years experience. NVQ3, First Aid and CRB.Telephone Tony on 01449 781100 or 07988124144B. F. SAMPSON - Building services and maintenance. Work carried out onnew or old properties. No job too small. Free estimates. 01449 675147

or M 07810712401KITCHEN DOCTOR new worktops, complete kitchen installations, bedroom, also

home maintenance. Call Chris on 01449 781057 or 07908786853ACORN BOARDING KENNELS. Wash Lane, Mendlesham. Heated bedding areaeach with large internal & exterior runs. Jodi on 07754 851789/01449 767160

UPVC Windows, Doors, Garage Doors, Conservatories, Fascias andSoffits. For free advice, information and costs please contact:-

Michael Brame on 01449 781533 or 07931 784470

COTTON VILLAGE HALL Our well equipped hall is for hire for all types offunction. Well fitted kitchen, small and large grassed fields. Crockery, tablesand chairs for hire away from hall, subject to availability. Very reasonablehourly or daily charges. Use our paper bank so that your village benefits fromthe income. Contact Booking Secretary on 781083Grade Eight Musician offers piano & saxophone tuition.Reasonable rates, call Olly Chalk 07948978361 or 01449 780352

Would you like to edit theWyverstone, Cotton & Bacton Yearbook?

If so please contact Helen 781255, helen@faxbase.co.uk

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D.E. BRADLEY - PLUMBERNew Installations, Heating Maintenance. RepairsNO JOB TOO SMALL 01379 658775 or M 07771 970901DES ALEXANDER YOUR LOCAL BUILDERBuilding, Decorating, Plastering. Free Estimates 01449 767825HAIRDRESSING in your own home. Ring Julie Clarke, 2 Birch AvenueNail Extensions: Acrylic, Silk. Manicure & Pedicure 01449 781695CARA-LEA DANCE SCHOOL for children aged 5+. Disco, freestyle, rock ‘n’ roll

& street dance. Haughley, Woolpit & Stowmarket. Enquiries 01449 673179IRONING done in my home, picked up one evening, brought back the next.

Contact Mrs Briggs on 01449 781720Coda Cottages Three self catering cottages restored from a barn. 4 star rating fromEnglish Tourist Board, one has wheelchair access. Flexible booking arrangements.www.codacottages.co.uk Tel Katie Burroughs 01449 780076

COUNSELING. Offering a safe, supportive and confidential service forIndividuals and couples. Working from Orves Centre, Botesdale.

Jackie Rodger 01379 678897PAINTER & DECORATOR 24 years experience.

John Gray on 01449 781584 or 07733166023BB Roofing and Building —–————————— Traditional ContractorBJR Betts. Mobile 07771965666 Phone/Fax 01449 673397Brockford Services Ltd Gardening Service and Property Maintenance

Experience and reliability at competitive ratesM 07818438044 T 01728 860792Seeley Carpentry ——————————— Building-Carpentry-Joinery01449 781089 seeleycarpentry@aol.comMobile 07540228541 Mobile –07590751119Wyverstone Village Hall for your meetings, events etc Bar, kitchen, goodcar parking. Phone Kerri on 781151Hairdressing by Chelle’s Scissors on WheelsBeat the credit crunch with my prices

Phone Chelle - 07595 420601 or 01449 673507THE SIX BELLS INN, High Street, Gislingham, IP23 8JDwhere you can enjoy well-kept real ales, lagers, etc., and a friendly chat. Popin on your way home, we are open from 5pm Monday to Friday. Saturday &Sunday open Lunchtime and Evenings. Always a warm welcome!Telephone 01379 783349

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The Trowel and Hammerhas been open under newmanagement for the last 6 months.We stock local ales and mouthwatering food is provided by our firstclass chef who holds 2 star rosettes.

Wednesday night-

Fish and Chip supper including quiz £8.95/person

Friday night –steak night, 2 steaks including a bottle of house wine £34.50

Sunday –Roast available from Midday until 6pm, main meal £8.953 courses £12.95 - please book to avoid disappointment

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JEFFRIES

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Bacton Play Centre Bacton Under FivesFor all your childcare needs!

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Open All YearWe offer quality care and education for all children 0 -14 years in a purpose built

child -centred environment in which the child always comes first.Free access to Outside play.

All staff are qualified and continuously attend courses to develop their skills.OFSTED registered. Quality Assured group.

Awarded ‘Every Child a Talker’ status.If you would like to get in touch or view our new facilities please contact

01449 780079or email: bactonunderfives@btconnect.com

Bacton Under Fives, Bacton Play Centre, c/o Bacton Community Primary SchoolTailors Green, Bacton, Suffolk IP14 4LL

Is your garden allwork and no play?

For all year interestand

easy maintenance

Call Jane Hamblin

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StowmarketChiropractic Clinic

Michael BaileyDoctor of Chiropractic

Registered with theGeneral Chiropractic Council

7 Stowupland RoadStowmarket IP14 5AG

01449 612620www.michaelbailey.net

Are You in Pain?Chiropractic may help you

with many problems includinglower back pain, neck painand related headaches aswell as arm and leg pain.Callusnoworvisitourwebsite

Traditional OakCarpentry

Rick Lewis01728-860444

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Repairs to existingAncient Structureswww.traditionaloakcarpentry.co.uk

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HHR Plumbing&

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Radiators & hot water cylindersNo job too small

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LAWN CARE

General Grass CuttingLong or Short grass

Special Occasions andOne Off Cut Available

Please callBob Brooks ~ M 07989 676838

Or Contact At45 Thackary Grove

Stowmarket IP14 1RE

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CHIPPER-TECHGARDEN MACHINERY SPECIALIST

SALES, SERVICE, REPAIRS AND HIRE OFLAWN MOWERS, CHAINSAWS, HEDGE TRIMMERS, STRIMMERS

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Exterior Works,Fencing, Patios, Gutter Repairs,

Sheds, General Repairs etc.

No Job Too Small

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We offer a complete property restoration servicespecialising in period properties

We are fully insured with a full portfolio of work

Extensions Fireplace build & design Fencing All carpentry work undertaken Rendering Landscaping Plastering Patios Tiling Garden boundary walls Re-decorating Porchways Kitchens and Bathrooms

Call Matthew Jolly on 01449 782022 M 07903 018046

Jolly Good Brickwork &

Complete Property Services

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MILL CARPETS & FLOORING

Home selection ServiceLocal Company – Haughley

Choose from a wide range ofquality Carpets, Vinyls,

Solid Wood, Laminate &Safety Floorings

In your own home.

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Supplied and fitted by our expertfitter, or supply only.

Binding Service for cut-offs.

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Extremely competitive prices.Free measuring and quotes,

please contact:-

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Raven StovesSupplier of Quality Traditional &

Contemporary Stoves.Main Jotul, Scan, Contura &

Handol Dealer.Exclusive Range with Expert Advice.

Bespoke Design &Installation Service.

Chimney Relining

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Crown House, The StreetHinderclay, Diss IP22 1HXwww.ravenstoves.co.uk

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TONY’S

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GARDENINGAll fencing & gates

supplied and erected.All gardening work, grasscutting, hard landscapes,

concrete bases and sheds.For a free quote please call

Andy0144967409307748785197

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Penny Simmonds

REFLEXOLOGISTfull member of

Association of Reflexologists

Call 01449 780436

or 0775 409 4257

(Westhorpe)

To discuss your treatment

requirements

(Home visits may be arranged)

STOWMARKET SKIP HIREEarth Moving, Digger Work

2, 4, 6, 8-YARD SKIPSSAND & BALLAST DELIVERIESSHINGLE HOGGIN & TOPSOIL

Telephone 613824 and Mobile 07860692733

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Yoga classes

held at Cotton, Haughley,Stowupland & Stonham Barns

Yoga is an excellent ‘stress-buster’and each session will help to

improve your physical strength &flexibility, strengthen your nervous &glandular systems, help to improvemental capacity, and it will give you

greater energy!

Come and be uplifted!!£6 per session

For further details, a class schedule,or to book your place please contact

Wendy on:

Feeljoyous@hotmail.co.uk07528199146

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GARDEN PROJECTSEst. 1988 By Wayne Talbot

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CompleteLandscapingService

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Decking Turfing

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01379 870122Goodfood-freshlocal ingredients-seasonalgame,meatandfish

Why not bring the family for a Sunday Roast of locally-reared beef?We look forward to welcoming you to our small family-run restaurant

Open Tuesday to Saturday evenings from 6.30pmSaturday & Sunday Lunch from noon

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Parish News - The Future - A QuestionnaireLast year the editor of the Parish News decided to retire and, rather than see itfold, a number of us volunteered to edit it, each for one month only, and after ayear assess how things were going. We have been going for 9 months now withabout 30 volunteers and are proud of the fact that quality has improved, theamount of both advertising and contributed materials have increased, as has thecirculation. Helen Thomson has been giving very generously of her time andexpertise, has computerised (almost) everything and has done most of thegeneral management and monthly magazine outline preparation – a job whichshe is very keen to hand over.

Currently we are in the situation where the advertisers and the subscriptions coverthe costs of printing and our only other expenses are for sundries such as postage.

But where to from here? Are you willing to help to keep it going? Or are youwilling to pay more than £1.50 for 12 issues? Should we pay someone to edit itrather than rely on Volunteers? We really need your input so that we can makesome decisions about keeping it going – or not!

So please fill in the questionnaire below and put it through Rev Liz’s letterbox(The Rectory, Church Road, Bacton) or e-mail bcwnews@gmail.com with yourquestionnaire answers, comments and suggestions.

1. Do you want the Parish News to keep going? YesNo2. Would you be willing to pay more than £1.50 for 12 issues? YesNo

If Yes: £5/year £10/year £15/year other £______

3. Would you be prepared to volunteer as:

a Guest Editor (there are 2 per month) overall Editor, Organiser & Manager Proof Reader Chasing Content Delivering Technical Support

If so can we please have your name, e-mail address & telephone number?

Name:________________________________ Tel:__________________

e-mail address _______________________________________

4. Do you have suggestions for improvement or cost saving or generalcomments? Please put them below or add another page.

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BACTON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT. Jane Brookman

The parish council met on 18 June 2012.

It was reported that the footpath beside the village hall which hadbeen overgrown for a long time, has now been cut by Suffolk CountyCouncil.

Pcso Johnson reported that the un-erected frame of a greenhouse had beenstolen from a garden in Pound Hill, Bacton.

The parish council are pleased that they have now been able to arrange ameeting with Haughley Parish Council, the Highways Agency, David RuffleyMP and County Councillor Stringer to take forward the signage of Bacton fromJunction 49 (eastbound) on the A14.

The parish council reappointed Cllr Hawkins as a Trustee of the BactonCharity Trustees under the terms of the trust deed.

The parish council supported the planning application for new signage at thePost Office. It also considered an application for the erection of a detachedtwo storey dwelling in the grounds of Rookery Cottage, Wyverstone Road,Bacton to which it objected as being unsuitable for this site.

The clerk outlined details of a new Code of Conduct for councils andcouncillors which will take effect from 1 July 2012; this will require councillors toregister the pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests of themselves and theirspouse/partner.

Mid Suffolk District Council are offering grants to home owners, privatelandlords and tenants to help with the cost of repairs and improvements.A renovation grant of up to £20,000 may be available if extensive works arerequired and a minor works grant of up to £3,000 to make property weathertight or to carry out substantial repairs. These grants are means tested. Safeand secure grants are available to home owners and tenants who are aged 60and over, disabled or in receipt of a means tested benefit to install a range ofhome security measures. Empty homes grants are available to landlords oflong term empty properties in return for a commitment to let at an affordablerent for 5 years. Disabled facilities grants are available to home ownersand tenants for essential adaptations if recommended by an OccupationalTherapist from Social Care.

The next meeting of the parish council will take place on Monday 24 September 2012.

FOUND -at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in the Manor grounds.

A blue raincoat with hood. If you have lost one please ring 781630.

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Bacton & District W.I. Meeting July 2nd 2012

At our July meeting we were lucky enough to have asour speaker local cookery guru Helen Hardy who treatedus to a lively and interesting talk about her experiencesas a cookery writer in South Africa, to which she hadtravelled at the tender age of 21. Helen illustrated hertalk with various magazine articles and many cookerybooks from her illustrious career. She had also printedout for us leaflets containing ‘retro’ recipes such asSmoked Mackerel Pate as well as some typical South African recipes. Not onlythat but Helen also brought with her some delicious treats for us to sample.

Our next meeting which is on Monday August the 6th will feature AnnyaStoddart telling us all about Acupuncture. Some of our members havevolunteered to be guinea pigs so it should be very interesting as well as,hopefully, rejuvenating. The competition is ‘Your Favourite Health Tip’ and, as Ican’t be there, the meeting will be run by our vice-president, Angela Cook.

Amanda Manley, President of Bacton and District W.I.

1st BACTON SCOUT GROUPMrs Karen Hall-Price – 1st Bacton Scout Group Secretary1 Canham’s Farm Cottages, Cow Green, Bacton IP14 4HH

Tel. 01449 780332 / 07812 105228We have had a very successful summer term - our summer fairand BBQ managed to dodge the rain and I would like to say a

big thank you to each and everyone that supports our fundraising events helping to raisemuch needed funds for the group, from our leaders, committee members and parents tothe members of the public. Thank You!!By the time the newsletter goes to print, our older Cubs will have completed their last CubChallenge Camp before moving up to Scouts in September and there are still someexciting things happening during the summer. Our Scouts will be on their summer campand we will be holding an exhibit at the Bacton Fayre in August before we all return forthe autumn term.Autumn Term - We will be returning to all sections after the summer holidays in the firstfull week back at school Beavers will return on Monday 10th September, and the Cubs andScouts on Friday 14th September.Recycling Bins - Please remember to use our recycling bins at the Scout HQ. This raisesfunds for the group and is much easier than transporting your bottles and clothes to theStowmarket recycling centre / bins.

We are in need of more Beavers and Cubs and if anyone would like their son or daughterto join a section, please don’t hesitate to contact the Group Secretary.

Beaver Scouts (6yrs – 8yrs) meet every Monday (term time) 6.15pm – 7.30pm Cub Scouts (8yrs – 10 ½ yrs) meet every Friday (term time) 6.15pm – 7.45pm Scouts (10 ½ yrs – 14yrs) meet every Friday (term time) 8pm – 9.30pm

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Wyverstone Parish Council from John BeanWyverstone Parish Council met on July 3

rd. Phil Webb is to be invited

to take on responsibility for the local Neighbourhood Watch, thanksexpressed to John Prior who has many years of service as co-ordinator. The bridleway sign in Potash Lane has been re-erected,school sign replaced and bad pothole in Bacton Road repaired.

Thanks were expressed to the Jubilee Committee for so successfully organisingthe events, a letter of thanks to be sent. The internal audit has been successfullycompleted by SALC and external audit paperwork sent to District Auditor.Motorists are urged to reduce their speed on Mill Road as some are travelling onthis narrow road very fast. It was agreed to contact the street lighting contractorsto enquire how the lights could be more effective and even consider turning offlights during the night. Planning Department have approved 1303/12 garageextensions at Breckland House, Rectory Road. Roy Barker reported on activitiesof Mid Suffolk. He fears there may be another financial cut during coming yearfrom Central Government. Clear plastic bags will become available for recyclingtextiles and bags can be put in the top of green bins. Jane Storey reported onCounty Council. The Council had been successfully budget saving which wouldhelp ensuing year. Progress was slow regarding Middle School retention andJane promised to raise the concerns of parents present at the next SCC cabinetmeeting. Plans are still afoot for a new notice board opposite the Village Hall.Next meeting September 4

that 7pm at the Village Hall.

Bacton & Wyverstone Horticultural Society This summer’sevening outing to a local garden found the members at ValleyFarm Barn, Combs Ford, which is the home of Lynn Lloyd.The garden is a mixture of wild flower borders and colourfulshrub borders and two ponds complete with ducks.The members were lucky with weather and managed to avoid the showers.Refreshments were enjoyed in Lynn’s home which is a large converted barn andwere shown Lynn’s work as an artist. Donations were given by members whichwill go to MacMillan nurses. Lynn kindly judged the posy competition. Winners 1.Maureen Chambers, 2. John Gladders, 3. Peter Churchyard, 4. Diane Gladders.Anita Leggett was commended for her mistaken but beautiful entry of abuttonhole, Chairman Diane Gladders took names for a proposed visit toPensthorpe on 15

thSeptember at around 9:30am and returning home at 4:30pm.

Diane thanked Lynn for her hospitality. Sandra Welham

This year’s Grand Bacton Musical Firework Displaywill be taking place on Friday 26th October 2012 at1900Hrs, Bacton Middle School. Further informationwill follow or in the meantime, find us on FaceBook.

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Cotton Parish Council Report from Colin HallAt the meeting of Cotton Parish Council held on the 11

thJuly, PC Clare

Wayman said there had been no crimes reported since the last meeting.There are however an increasing number of thefts from garden sheds &outbuildings in the area. She advises people to securely lock garden gates andshed/outbuilding doors. S.C.C./M.S.D.C. Councilor Stringer reported on fundingfor warmer homes, the re-organisation of the schooling system, disposal of oldpaint tins and the John Peel Centre. His full reports and that of the Police willappear on the village web-site. An application to build a single-storey extension atBrooklands, Brook House Road, was supported by the Council. Applications tobuild extensions at Leeacres & South Cottage, both in Mendlesham Road, havebeen approved by M.S.D.C. A plaque is to be erected at the site of the treesplanted to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. A letter of thanks is to besent to the Chairman & Committee of the Cotton Jubilee Party for their efforts inproviding the village with an enjoyable and memorable day. In an effort topromote the village web-site, an all weather banner is to be purchased for use atvillage events.An increasing amount of information will now appear on the village web-siteincluding items such as warnings from M.S.D.C. over road closures, flood alertsetc., notification from Suffolk Police about crimes committed in the area orappeals for witnesses. It is also hoped to include “Public ConsultationDocuments”. The web-site can be viewed at www.cotton.onesuffolk.netThe next scheduled meeting of the Council is on Wednesday 1

stAugust at

7.30pm in the village hall. Due to circumstances beyond my control my last tworeports from Cotton Parish Council were not published. The last report can beseen in the most recent edition of the Cotton Quarterly Newsletter, delivered to allhouseholds in Cotton and included on the web-site.

Friends of Cotton ChurchThe end of an era:- Alan Couldridge sadly has retired as

Chairman of the Friends of Cotton Church, the FCC, after 18years of intensive fund raising for St Andrews. Alan, with

his wife Val, plus friends and helpers managed to raisea whopping sum of £240,000. What an achievement!

l doubt if the church would be barely standing without allthe hard work and dedication of Alan & Val and theirhappy helpers. One cannot help but feel a little sad for

we had so much fun. The annual Art Show (which Keithand Ann Bullock had originally organised), the cricket

match, Andrew Stringer’s wonderful show of Oriental rugsand Kelims, wine and cheese, carol concerts, wine tasting, go-cart races, conkermatches (before health and safety). So many happy memories. Thank you Alanand Val plus friends for making our church a beautiful building to be proud of.Marianne Rumens

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Cotton VPA from Keith BullockWe do not meet in August - a whole month to prepare for the Show on September1st. If you do not already have a Schedule, that contains the rules and classes,these are available from Joyce at Lacons Cock Road 781529. Non members arerequired to pay the membership subscription (£2-00) to enter. Doors of theVillage Hall open for viewing at 2:30 pm. Admission 50p

Just Container GardeningI'd never counted the number of containers in my garden until I started to writethis article. They total 76 of one type or another. One thing about containers inyour garden, you can control the planting medium, watering and feeding, alsothey can be mobile. If you don't like the position of some of your pots you canmove them easier than if the plants were in the ground.I use my containers as a barrier across the garden as this conveniently dividesthe garden into sections. A line of containers can draw your eye to a particularpart of the garden or lead you around a corner.The only restriction on the type of container and plants used is your imagination.I've seen an old leather boot planted up which looked very attractive standing in aborder. If you have an old broken down wheel barrow don't throw it away. Putsome drainage holes in the bottom, place some old crocks, concave-side down,this helps with the drainage and will allow water to find a way of escaping out fromthe bottom of the barrow. Plant it up with summer bedding and you will have agreat talking point.I have three different types and size of chimney pots planted up in my garden.One, with an ornamental red grass that shimmers in the wind, another with ablue/green Juniper over hanging the sides of the pot and the third I start with a potof Hyacinths, moving on to Daffodils and then changing throughout the season.There are wooden planters, metal containers, terracotta window boxes, threesizes of glazed pots, a galvanised watering can, china pots and a butler sinkwhich I use for my alpine garden.If you are able to acquire an old style Butler sink, and have the ability to work withit, make up a mix of sand and cement, about five parts sand to one part cement,not very much water in the early stages. You need a reasonably stiff mix and adda good quantity of peat to the mixture. It’s good fun trying to get the mix toadhere to the sides of the sink. Try and score the glaze on all sides of the sink ifyou can, this helps the cement/peat mix adhere. Try applyingthe mix over two days you will find the mix will adherebetter the second day with a coating already applied.Why peat you may ask. Once your sink is planted upinto a miniature Alpine garden, or whatever you decideto plant, after about a month green moss will start togrow, on the peat mix, over the surface and give amature appearance. Happy Gardening fromNorman Parcell.

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RBL Women’s Section from Sandra WelhamA super garden meeting was held in June at Squirrel’s Hall, Wattisfield, which isthe home of Peggy and Ian Dryden. It was a lovely still clear evening andmembers were able to stroll around the immaculate garden and enjoy the variousgames. A lovely spread of refreshments had been prepared by Peggy and therewas a good draw run by Cynthia Elmer which made £42.50 profit. Guess theweight of the cake was won by Marina Ruck. Marbles in a tin by RosamundWells. Bowls by Angela Elmer. Darts won by Maureen Chambers. ChairmanAngela Elmer thanked Peggy and her family and presented her with a plant inappreciation. In July, the members met in the village hall and organised the July‘B’ Group meeting to be hosted by Bacton when the speaker will be florist LynCurtis. Also organised was the Lucky Dip Stall to be run at Bacton Fayre forwhich the members have donated approximately 150 prizes. The speaker wasPip Wright who showed slides and spoke on the book ‘Lucky is the Name’ whichhe compiled and co-edited. This was very interesting as it involved local villagesand is the story of Alfred Burrows written by him about his father Lucky’s largefarming family. Pip was thanked by the Chairman for bringing the book to life andall the books written by Pip were available for the members to purchase.

JUMBLE SALESATURDAY 18 AUGUSTBACTON VILLAGE HALL

at 2pmin aid of

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION&

WOMEN’S SECTION ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

1st Cotton & Bacton Guides, Brownies & RainbowsIf your daughter is interested in joining us please contactRosemary Jeffries on 01449 781657, E bactonbears@aol.comWe meet on Wednesdays in Bacton during Term Time.Rainbows (5-7 years) 5.30 – 6.30pmBrownies (7-10 years) 5.45 – 7.15pmGuides (10-14 years) 7.30 – 9pm

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Bye-Bye Bacton!

After a short and action packed 4 years at Bacton Middle School,we still don’t feel ready to leave. All the teachers are fabulous, with

their own unique styles. Although we love our lessons, there isnothing better than having lesson time off, to go and do some funactivities; such as helping teachers with disco set-ups, or going tothe Primary Schools, to help out with sporting activities. As the endof term is arriving, there are tons and tons of exciting activities linedup for us; approaching soon is the Year 8 Pleasure Wood Hills trip.

Also there is the long awaited Year 8 prom which every girl hasdreamed of since they were a foot tall. Arranging the prom, is a

group of us Year 8 pupils who are determined to make prom a nightto remember. Bacton makes every second count and none of us

wants to leave. Next month we will be losing our amazing teacherand the best basketball coach we could ask for; Mr. Russell. He has

brought us from amateur netball players, to County standardbasketball players. Also he has brought us lots of pride and successin everything we do. We have gained skills that we can use later on

in life. Not only is Bacton losingMr. Russell, it is losing its highly fantabulous English teacher

Miss Morris. Miss Morris is greatly thought of by all pupils. When wecame up in year 5, we were not the only ones new to the school;Miss Morris joined at the same time as us and she has grown not

only as a teacher, but as a friend too. The school’s famous ‘StrictlyCome Dancing’ was also a very memorable part of middle school.

As the days are closing in, it is time for us to say goodbye to Bacton.Although we don’t want to go, unfortunately we have to. We willalways remember Bacton Community Middle School as a fun

atmosphere to be in. Bye-Bye Bacton!

By Jasmine Stalford and Charley-ann Musselwhite.

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WHY THROW IT OUT WHEN YOU CAN GIVE IT AWAY?Do you have items which are too good for the dump but too largeto take to the charity shop? Then why not recycle them within theBacton, Cotton and Wyverstone areas? You can advertise itemsyou are willing to give away in the Parish News. Examples might includebicycles, garden benches, beds, tables, TVs, chairs – anything which you thinksomeone else might enjoy using. Send the following details to

bcwnews@gmail.com:-typeof item(e.g.pinetable),size,condition,alongwithanemailortelephonecontact. ArrangementshavetobemadeentirelybetweenthedonorandrecipientandwillnotinvolvetheParishNewseditors.Theadwillnotberepeatedthefollowingmonthunlessyoucontactusagain.

The Lions Club of Stowmarket and District present

The Annual Sponsored Rhythm of Life Walkin memory of Lion Kit Carson

on Sunday 23rd September 2012

The Rhythm of Life walk this year will take place in the beautiful surroundings ofThornham Walks at Thornham Magna, Eye, Suffolk. The walk travels throughbeautiful countryside taking visitors into ancient parkland, woodland andfarmland. A choice of 4 mile or 8 mile routes is offered. Full Marshalling andother support will be in place. Refreshments will be available at the start andfinish and also at a point on the longer route. Individual and groups are allwelcome. There is ample parking for walkers. Further information aboutThornham Walks is available on www.thornham.org.uk.

Entry and sponsorship forms are available in advance from Lion JonathanPearce. Please email jonathan.pearce@stowlions.org.uk or telephone 01449771440, giving your name and address so that forms can be posted to you.Forms and further details can also be found on www.stowlions.org.uk.

Registration of sponsorship forms will be from 9.00am until 10.00am on the day.The registered sponsorship form numbers will be entered into a draw. Thewinner will receive a £100 voucher for use in Ince’s Outdoor Shop, IpswichStreet, Stowmarket, kindly donated by the owner John Kingsley.

Proceeds from the walk will go to Papworth Hospital and Lions Charities, soplease take part and call on your sponsors to donate to these good causes.

Would you like to edit theWyverstone, Cotton & Bacton Yearbook?

If so please contact Helen 781255, helen@faxbase.co.uk

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Dates for your diary – Mainly AugustAug Horticultural Society. No Meeting1 Aug Wed Cotton PC Meeting 7.30pm, Cotton Village Hall4 Aug Sat Bacton Fayre - Wyverstone Community Café at Fayre

5 Aug Sun Bacton Parish Lunch, Manor Field.

6 Aug Mon 2-4pm Kettle’s Calling, St Mary’s Bacton, all welcome

8 Aug Wed 7:30pm RBL at Old Newton Sports and Social Club

14 Aug Tue 12 noon. B & W Mothers’ Union. Lunch out at ThornhamCoach House – TBC

18 Aug Sat 2.00pm JUMBLE SALE Bacton Village Hall in aid of

Royal British Legion & RBL Women’s Section

18 Aug Sat Wyverstone Community Café & Local Produce Market.Wyverstone Village Hall 10am -12:30pm

20 Aug Mon 2-4pm Kettle’s Calling, St Mary’s Bacton, all welcome29 Aug Wed Wyverstone Over Sixties Club from 1:30pm

B-B-Q and DrinksSept1,15, 29

Sat Wyverstone Community Café & Local Produce Market.Wyverstone Village Hall 10am -12:30pm

1 Sep Sat 3pm Cotton VPA Show, Cotton Village Hall3 Sep Mon 2-4pm Kettle’s Calling, St Mary’s Bacton, all welcome4 Sep Tue 7pm Wyverstone PC Meeting, Wyverstone Village Hall10 Sep Mon Women’s Section RBL Will Gray “When is a flower a

weed and when is a weed a flower?”11 Sep Tue 2.30am B & W Mothers’ Union. Deanery Autumn

Service, at St Mary’s, Bacton11 Sep Tue 7:30pm Bacton & Wyverstone Horticultural Society. Late

Summer Colour, Ben Potterton, Blacksmiths Nursery12 Sep Wed 7:30pm RBL at Old Newton Sports and Social Club15 Sep Sat 9:30am – 4:40pm Bacton & Wyverstone Horticultural

Society visit to Pensthorpe17 Sep Mon 2-4pm Kettle’s Calling, St Mary’s Bacton, all welcome21 Sept Fri Cotton Village Hall, The Hound of the Baskervilles24 Sept Mon Bacton PC Meeting, Bacton Village Hall26 Oct1900hrs

Fri Grand Bacton Musical Firework Display, Bacton MiddleSchool. Information to follow, or find us on FaceBook.

15 Nov Thu Voting day to select a Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk

Please send us your opinions about the future of the magazine by answeringthe questions on page 21. It is really important that we know your views as weneed to start making plans for next year’s productions, or not!

Date for your diary – 15th

November 2012 when the County will be voting toselect a Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk.

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Useful ContactsBacton Cotton & Wyverstone Good Neighbour Scheme 07980 948641Bacton Parish Clerk, Jane Brookman 01359 230897Cotton Parish Clerk, Colin Hall 781400Wyverstone Parish Clerk, John Bean 781343Parish News Editors: bcwnews@gmail.com

Distribution: Peter Jennings pajennings@gmail.com 780326Advertising: Linda Last linda.last@talk21.com 781772

Village Hall Hire Bacton, John Bean 781343Village Hall Hire Cotton, Ann Doherty 781083Village Hall Hire Wyverstone, Kerri or Mike 781151Bacton Health Centre 781777Mendlesham Health Centre 767722West Suffolk Hospital 01284 713000Ipswich Hospital 01473 712233Anglian Water 08457 145145UK Power Networks (power cuts/emergencies) 08007 838838Newspaper Deliveries Bacton Stores & Post Office 781366

Brockford Home Delivery 01379 780241Milk Deliveries Leslie Lummis 767111

Co-op 770142

Benefice of Bacton with Wyverstone, Cotton & Old Newton, and Wickham Skeith

Revd Dr Liz Varley, Rector 781108Revd Julia Lall, Curate 774646Mrs Elaine Miller, Lay Reader 770337Mrs Sheila Wright, Lay Reader 766392Mrs Helen Matter, Lay Reader 01473 298504Mr Peter Paine, Elder 767897Mrs Janice Shea, Elder 781263Mrs Jean Willoughby, Elder 766621Mr David Black, Church Warden St Mary’s Bacton 781347Mr Ray Bartrum, Church Warden St Mary’s Bacton 781526Mrs Linda Last, PCC Secretary St Mary’s Bacton 781772Mr Brian Manley, PCC Treasurer St Mary’s Bacton 781595Mr Winston Girling, Bell Ringer St Mary’s Bacton 674425Mr Mervyn Walker, Church Warden St Andrew’s Cotton 780272Mrs Jane deBeer, PCC Treasurer St Andrew’s Cotton 781594PCC Secretary – vacancy

Mr James Black, Church Warden St George’s Wyverstone 781913Mrs Angela Cook, PCC Secretary St George’s Wyverstone 781328Revd Barbara Bilston 781253Revd Stephen Yelland 612619Deacon Hilary Smith 781845Fr David Finegan (Catholic Parish of Our Lady, Stowmarket) 612946

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Sponsor Forms Available FromSt Mary’s, Bacton – Rosy Black – 781506

St George’s, Wyverstone – Angela Cook – 781328St Andrew’s, Cotton – Joan Millward – 781828

Cotton Methodist Chapel – Richard Brown - 781106

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From the Rectory

Dear All

Well, the Latitude Festival is over for another year, and I have become sointimately acquainted with top-quality Suffolk mud that I shall never look atchocolate sauce in quite the same way ever again.

For the last two years, when people of all ages and shapes and sizesgather on the green fields of Henham Park near Southwold for four daysof music, mayhem and of course mud, the Suffolk Town Pastors havebeen invited to provide a friendly, supportive and helpful presence amongthe festival-goers. Volunteers from all over the county come together forthis, and I’ve enjoyed meeting and patrolling the site with Pastors fromSudbury, Ipswich, Felixstowe, Bury and Newmarket as well as our ownStowmarket team. This year the well-dressed female music lover issporting a wreath of artificial rosebuds on her partly-dyed hair, while bothsexes show a great fondness for dayglo face-paint, gold mascara and hatsshaped like furry animal heads with long tails hanging down on either side.All combined with the obligatory wellies… Jesus loved a good party, andhe’d no doubt have been in there with the best, sitting up half the nightaround a camp-fire and putting the world to rights with his friends.

The Town Pastors are generally reckoned to do the best tea and coffee onthe campsite, and our magic mug deal – you invest £1.50 in a highlycollectable souvenir china mug, you get a free drink with the mug, andevery time you bring it back you can have it refilled for 50p – meant therewas usually a crowd waiting outside our stripy tent at 8.30 each morningwhen it opened. Besides welcoming the revellers in and offering themprayer for anything troubling them, we roamed round the campsite givingpractical help and Love Hearts where we felt they would do the mostgood, and having some amazingconversations about life, God, what TownPastors do (quite a number knew aboutPastors from their own home towns), musicand of course mud.

Whatever you’re doing this summer, I hopeyou have a great time too.

Liz Varley

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Church of England Services in the Benefice during August 2012

Sun. August 5th

(NINTH AFTER TRINITY):

10.00 a.m. Benefice Communion Wickham Skeith Rev. Liz Varley3.00 p.m. Evensong Gipping Rev. Julia Lall6.30 p.m. Praise in the Community Wyverstone Wyverstone Team

Sun. August 12th

(TENTH AFTER TRINITY):

10.00 a.m. Benefice Communion Cotton Rev. Liz Varley

Sun. August 19th

(ELEVENTH AFTER TRINITY):

10.00 a.m. Benefice Communion Wyverstone Rev. Julia Lall

Sun. August 22nd

(TWELFTH AFTER TRINITY):

10.00 a.m. Benefice Communion Old Newton Rev. Liz Varley

Sun. August 29th

(THIRTEENTH AFTER TRINITY):

10.00 a.m. Benefice Communion Bacton Rev. Julia Lall

Sidesman August Rotas for St.Mary’s, Bacton

Aug 26th 10am Sidesmen: Ron & Ruth SouthgateCoffee: Carol Bartrum

From the Parish Registers, Bacton

FuneralJune 19th Terry Spalding

In my Father’s house are many mansions

BaptismJuly 1st Joshua Martijn Abbott

Jesus said ‘let the children come unto me’

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Forge Community Church, Debenham Leisure Centre2 Services every Sunday 9.30 and 11.30am

incorporating 242 Youth Church and Kids at the Forgecontact info@forgechurch.com or 01449 710437 or

visit the website www.forgechurch.com

Cotton Methodist Services for August

All Services at 10:30am

Aug 5 Songs of Praise

12 Morning Worship

19 Morning Worship

26 Morning Worship

Sep 2 Morning Worship

A warm welcome awaits all who attend these services.

Coffee morning for ‘MIND’ raised £217.06.

Thanks to all who supported us.

TThhee KKeettttllee’’ss CCaalllliinngg!!Where?The Community Room, St Mary’s Bacton

When?Monday 6

th& 20

thAugust, 3

rd& 17

thSept, 2 – 4pm

Who?Everyone is welcome – No charge! (though donations always welcome!)Why not come along for tea, toast, cakes and savouries?

Come along and bring a friend!For more details, please ringLinda Last: 781772Janice Shea: 781263Rev Julia Lall: 774646Please let us know if you would like a lift.

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CATHOLIC PARISH OF OUR LADY, STOWMARKET

Parish Priest: Father David Finegan, The Presbytery, 29 Lockington Road,Stowmarket IP14 1BQ Tel: 01449-612946

E-mail: ourlady.stowmarket@btinternet.com

MASS TIMES:Saturdays (First Mass of Sunday)St Mary’s C of E Church, Woolpit - 6.00 pmSundaysOur Lady’s, Stricklands Road, Stowmarket - 8.30 am & 10.15 amHoly DaysOur Lady’s, Stricklands Road, Stowmarket - 8.00 am, 10.00 am and 7.30 pm

Weekday services in the Parish are advertised outside the church, in the weeklyNewsletter and on the Parish Website www.ourladys-stowmarket.co.uk

NO GREATER LOVE

It’s called La Coupole, the Dome. In a chalk quarry outside the town of St Omer just overthe Channel in northern France, a former railway tunnel leads deep under the hillside andinto a maze of tunnels and chambers under a vast concrete dome. From here the Naziswere planning late in the Second World War to launch V2 rockets on London in a lastattempt to turn the tide of war back in their favour. The rockets were to rain down oninnocent civilians round the clock night and day. Fortunately the Germans were driven outof that part of France only days before the plans came to fruition. The scientists and therocket technology developed there and in other sites were used after the war by the Alliesand their work led directly to the Saturn V Rocket which put the first men on the Moon in1969.

In June, I spent an afternoon at La Coupole, which is now a museum and a very moving

memorial to all the people of the northern departments of France who suffered terribly

during the German Occupation and especially to those who were deported and murdered

in the concentration camps. The walls of a quiet corner are lined with the photos of men,

women and children. A chilling video gives an account of the system of concentration

camps from 1933 when the Nazis came to power to their horrific end in the Holocaust.

On 14th

August we celebrate the feast of St Maximilian Kolbe, the Franciscan missionarypriest from Poland who was put to death in Auschwitz in 1941. He took the place ofanother man who had been selected with nine others to be starved to death because threeprisoners had disappeared from the camp. This man cried out that he had a wife andchildren and the Catholic priest stepped forward to take his place. In the undergroundstarvation cell St Maximilian helped the other men as they died until at last he was put todeath with a lethal injection of carbolic acid. Thirty years ago, Pope John Paul II canonisedhim as a martyr of charity. Jesus said: “A man can have no greater love than to lay downhis life for his friends” (John 15: 13).

Father David Finegan.

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THE GOOD NEIGHBOURSARE HERE!

Do you need help withtransport, collections, minor

repairs, pets, a one-off gardentidy, letter writing, form filling,

befriending or lifts?

The Bacton, Cotton andWyverstone

Good Neighbour SchemeAll volunteers have been CRBchecked and are covered by

public liability insurance.Contact them on07980 948641.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE

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PARISH NEWSplease contact Linda Last

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Current rates for twelve issues:-

Initial Set up fee £7.50

Full A5 Page (18 x 12.5cm) £200

Half A5 Page (8.5 x 12.5cm) £115

Quarter A5 page portrait (8.5 x 6cm) £60

Small Ads £5 per line

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A memorable gift for that big birthday orcelebration!

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Junior ChurchGraces

I’m not sure that many of us say mealtime graces any longer.Here are some nice ones.

Blessings on the blossom,Blessings on the fruit,Blessings on the leaves and stem,Blessings on the root.Blessings on our dinner. Amen

God is great,God is good,Let us thank himFor our food. Amen

We are thankful, God, for our life,Our loving family, our home and the food before us.Please bless those who grow our food, preparedthis meal,and especially those who will clear up after it. Amen

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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 2012

The theme of this year’s challenge is STORY LABencouraging young readers to search for and share stories.Pre-registration starts on July 15th and the challenge runs

from July 21st to Sep 9th. Children are asked to read sixbooks during this period. These may be fact or fiction,

poetry or picture book, anything that is borrowed from thelibrary. Once the first book has been read they will receive

their STORY LAB folder in which they can place theirstickers which are given after reading every two books.

Other items such as bookmarks will be given as the gameprogresses. All those completing the challenge will bepresented with a certificate. To find out more about the

challenge log on to www.story-lab.org.uk.For further information please contact Stowmarket Library on

01449 613143

AT HOME LIBRARYSERVICE

Do you enjoy reading but areunable to get to a static or mobilelibrary? Volunteers from theAt Home Library Service will deliverbooks or spoken wordcassettes/CDs to your home on afortnightly basis. They can orderspecific books for you, or bring youa selection to choose from.

If you are interested please ring

Stowmarket Library01449 613143

and leave your details with amember of staff. You will be

contacted later by a volunteer.

Bacton FayreSaturday 4th August 2012

This year’s Show will feature:

‘The Tigers’ Freefall ParachuteTeam

Flower Show Marquee

Stowmarket Beekeepers AnnualShow

Dog Show Funfair

Vintage Vehicles

Children’s Races

Live Entertainment

Many stalls, games, sideshows,refreshments, etc

Any enquiries regarding theshow, offers of help, requestsfor stalls, please contact the

Fayre Committee on

01449 781953

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Following last year’s productions ofDracula & A Christmas Carol

We are pleased to welcome back this year“The Keeper’s Daughter Theatre Company”with their very unique take on the classics

7:30pm 21ST September 2012Cotton Village Hall

Presents

Tickets £7.50Children and Students £5.00

From Collins of Cotton Plant Centre (op Finbow’s Yard)On 781083 and 07946 722306

Not to be missedLook out for their Christmas production

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MESSAGE FOR CONTRIBUTORS

To contact the Parish News editors or send a contribution, pleaseemail us at bcwnews@gmail.com. The deadline is the 15th of thepreceding month but send your items earlier if you can, settingyour page size to A5. If you do not have email, please deliver yourcontributions with a contact phone number to Bacton Rectory.

Community advertisements intended to be used as full pagesshould be readable when reduced to a quarter of an A5 page.Anyone wishing to sponsor the back page of the magazine incolour needs to contact the editors at least two months inadvance. We would love to hear from anyone who would like tohelp with editing or distribution.

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Gavin P DeansB.V.Sc. M.R.C.V.SVeterinary Surgeon

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01449 673366A small friendly practice offering a full

medical and surgical service forcompanion pets.

Also at

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01359 232200

24 hour Emergency Cover

As independent opticians we offer a morepersonalised eyecare service that you can trust for

all the family including:-

Optomap retinal examinationColorimetry

A wide range of competitively priced framesand spectacle lenses

Contact lensesPrescription and non-prescription sunglasses

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Bacton Stores & Post OfficeShop Green • Bacton • Stowmarket • Suffolk IP14 4LG

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Rod, Sue and staff look forward to welcoming you in to our store

Fresh bread, cakes & savouries baked dailyLocally sourced produce, groceries, beers, ales & cidersNewspapers & magazines in store & delivered locallyGreeting cards, wrapping paper & stationeryMonthly Special Offers – See in store for details – many items half priceFresh milk and dairy products Fresh fruit and vegetablesFrozen food and ice creams Freshly sliced local hamTea, coffee & sandwiches Wines from around the worldFresh cut flowers & pot plants Grocery items

Shop open Monday—Friday 7.30am - 8pm, Saturday 8am – 8pmSunday & Bank Holidays 9am - 8pm

Post Office openMon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5.30pm

Wednesday & Saturday 9am - 12.30pm

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LocalHeating & Plumbing Engineer

CORGI & OFTEC Registered

Boiler Servicing & Repairs(Oil & Gas including LPG)

Central Heating Installations

Pumps, Valves & Programmers fitted

Bathroom/Shower InstallationsGas Appliance InstallationsWater Softener Installations

General Plumbing

T 01449 781477

M 07979 505618

Eastern FramesPicture Framing

Your local, ProfessionalPicture Framers

John & Trisha Noy

Glass & Mounts CutGreetings Cards & Photo FramesNeedlework Stretched & Framed

www.easternframes.co.uk

Fast & Reliable ServiceMon-Fri 9am-5pmSat 9am-12noonRed House Farm

Station RoadHaughley

T 01449 675897

PAULA’SDRIVING SCHOOL

A.D.I. APPROVED

PASS PLUS

Paula Handley-Howard

07929 663919

www.drivingschoolstowmarket.co.uk

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M A Heating Services

Oil, Gas and LPG boiler servicing,replacement and repairs

Repairs to central heating system faultsi.e. pumps, programmers and cylinders

Servicing and repairs to Rayburn, Aga,Stanley and Esse

Landlord’s Certificates

T 01379 783427Wickham Gate, High Street, Gislingham, Suffolk IP23 8JD

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Pest Control & Prevention:Rat & Mouse Eradication &

Prevention of access to PremisesInsect control, prompt service to Wasps,

Hornet’s nests, Ants, Fleas, Flies etc.Mole control by all Ministry approved methods

Property Care:Woodworm/Deathwatch Beetle30 year Bonded Guarantee available

Insect Control:Fly Control Units, Electric & AdhesiveFly screens, chain curtains, plastic strip curtains

Please ring for competitive prices fromYOUR local company

0800 074 2450

Command Pest Control LtdCommand House, College Farm, Church Lane,Preston St Mary, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9NQ

T 01787 248049

portablespacecabin & container hire ● sales ● transport

Large range of steel anti-vandal containers to help you meet health &safety law and protect yourself against theft.

Free site visits and a helpful service from a reliable local company.

01449 782123offices ● canteens ● steel stores ● toilets ● drying rooms

www.portablespace.co.uk

BIOFLOWHigh Quality

MAGNETIC PRODUCTS

For helping people and animals

Can be purchased fromBRIGHT FUTURE:

Roy & Di BarkerGreat Ashfield

01359 241045Free Talks to Groups on

Magnotherapy &Saving Money with Magnets

Raise money atCoffee Mornings -

ask Di along todemonstrate the products

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MOWERMAN LTDSales of

new & used Lawnmowers,Ride-ons, Strimmers,

Cultivators etc.

Also cylinder grinding, servicing,spare parts, repairs etc

Free local collection

24 hr. Answer Service

Highly competitive rates

A.KendallElm Cottage

Blacksmith Road, Cotton

01449 781157

KEVIN LAFLIN

GENERAL BUILDER

PAINTER & DECORATOR

PLASTERER

01449 781207

30 yearsexperience

No jobtoo small

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bactonbears@aol.com

Jeffries of BactonStation Garage, Broad Road, Bacton, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4HPT: 01449 781 087 ~ E: bactonbears@aol.com

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Computerproblems?Weprovide all typesof computer

consultancyandsupport.Wealsobuild, upgradeand

maintain systems.Noproblemtoobigor too small.

For help & advice callGordon or Helen

01449 781255

faxbase ltd

CYCLE SHOPFINBOW’S YARDBACTON

Family bikes, including toddlers’ trikes,accessories, parts, repair & servicing

RALEIGH, DIAMONDBACK,CLAUD BUTLER & FALCON

01449 781036www.finbowsyardcycles.co.uk

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Andy Harris

A J Harris(Decorating &

Home Improvements) Ltd

For a qualitydecorating service

at a competitive price

Both exterior & interior workundertaken, including general

property maintenance

For a trustworthy, friendlyand local service

01449 781968M 07940 727161

Picture Framingby

Carola SettleQuality Mounting &Framing of Prints,

Photographs, Paintings,Embroideries etc.

At competitive prices

Friendly advice &Professional Service

Stanwell House, High Street,Gislingham, Eye, Suffolk

T 01379 783415

Graham Moore ElectricalBlacksmith’s Cottage, Silver Street

Old Newton IP14 4HF

For all your electrical needsFor a friendly and efficient service

call Graham on

T 01449 673705 or

M 07867 560357

FREEESTIMATES

ALL WORKGUARANTEED

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STARBRIGHT

CHILDREN’S & BABY’SCLOTHES SHOP

CAN WE SELL YOURGOOD QUALITY

CLOTHES, TOYS ORNURSERY EQUIPMENT?

FIND US AT FINBOW’S YARDBACTON

07907 755739

KR CUTZ

UNISEX HAIRSTYLIST

OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY

NEW CUSTOMERS WELCOME!

01449 781943LYNDHURST, STATION RD, COTTON

(OPPOSITE FINBOWS YARD)

The CottageGardener

For All Your Gardening Needs

Weeding, pruning, planting, lawn cutting, hedge trimming

Garden clearance, patios, fencing, paths, sheds, decking

Plant advisory & supply service, hanging baskets & pots

Knowledgeable, professional & reliable

No job too small – free estimates

Contact John on:-

Mobile:- 07833 088576 or email:- cottagegardener@live.co.uk

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