News items
There are a number of events in the coming months not listed on this page, so do look in the Events page (not forgetting the Services above the events) .
Landscape History in High Suffolk
Earl Soham - Rota for Altar & Roll of Honour Flowers & Brasses
St Mary’s Ashfield - Flower & Cleaning Rota
See also letters from the ministry team.
Landscape History in High Suffolk:
Worlingworth, Bedfield, Tannington, Earl Soham and their Vicinity
A Talk by Edward Martin, Archaeological Officer, Suffolk County Council
On Saturday March 4th 2006 at Brandeston Village Hall at 7.30pm.
Tickets: £7.50 to include wine and finger buffet
Edward Martin has recently completed a research project for English Heritage on the origins of the fields of East Anglia, using Worlingworth as one of the study areas. In this talk he will use the insights gathered in that study to explore the landscape history of this part of the claylands of Suffolk. He will be looking at how farmland was organised in the Middle Ages, the relationship between greens and woods, the significance of moated sites and much more.
Tickets available from Iris Barrell 01728 685342 & Mary Nesling 01728 628278
Ashfield Crib Exhibition
Firstly, many, many thanks to all those who helped in any way with the cribs. The PCC are most grateful. Funds raised amounted to approximately £275 towards Church funds. Pictures here.
We have one slight problem… we have two cribs left over and we don’t know whom they belong to. Help! If you are missing a crib please contact either Robert Grimsey (685203) or Alison Bowman (685489).
Twelfth Night
No night could be darker than this night,
no cold so cold,
as the blood snaps like a wire,
and the heart’s sap stills,
and the year seems defeated.
o never again, it seems, can green things run,
or sky birds fly,
or the grass exhale its humming breath
powdered with pimpernels,
from this dark lung of winter.
Yet here are lessons for the final mile
of pilgrim kings;
the mile still left when all have reached
their tether’s end: that mile
where the Child lies hid.
For see, beneath the hand, the earth already
warms and glows;
for men with shepherd’s eyes there are
signs in the dark, the turning stars,
the lamb’s returning time.
Out of this utter death he’s born again,
his birth our saviour;
from terror’s equinox he climbs and grows,
drawing his finger’s light across our blood
the son of heaven, and the son of God.
Laurie Lee
Cretingham 100 Club
The Fifty-seventh draw took place at the Christmas Stall in St. Peter’s Church on Saturday 10th December. This was the second Jackpot draw of the year.
Congratulations to:
- Mr. Stephen Tuckwell - £100
- Dr. Paddy Fielder - £50
- Mrs. Fiona Harrington - £20
The fifty-eighth draw will be held at the Post Office on Saturday 7th January 2006.
Peter Markland (685796)
Ashfield Ladies Group
17th Jan |
Journey to the Galapagos |
Chris Parfitt |
21st Feb |
Pole Lathe Turning |
Des Hart |
For further information contact Susan Hansen on 01728 685738.
Earl Soham - Rota for Altar & Roll of Honour Flowers & Brasses
January |
Mrs E Barker |
685302 |
Mrs N Woodcock |
685429 |
Feb |
Mrs H Hinton |
685232 |
Mrs J Rothery |
685457 |
If you are unable to do your flowers, please contact Margaret Buckland on 685329.
St Mary’s Ashfield - Flower & Cleaning Rota
January |
Doreen Baxter |
685617 |
February |
Susan Hansen |
685738 |
If you are unable to do your month please contact another person on the list to arrange a swap.
Leisure&Learning
Do you enjoy computers? Or arts and crafts? Or dance, music or drama? Or languages? Or keep fit and yoga?
Then you will really enjoy some of the courses and activities at Stradbroke College starting the week beginning 9th January.
If you enjoy computing there are courses including how to explore digi-photography, discovering your family history, investigating e-bay and online auctions, foundation computers for all queries and weekly drop-in sessions to share your interests.
If you enjoy arts and crafts there is stained glass, pottery, oil painting, printmaking, story of art, drawing and painting and watercolour workshops.
Try your feet learning salsa, line dancing, ballroom and Latin American steps and sequences. Music courses cover piano/keyboards, music theory and a chance to set up a wind and string group. There are also drama sessions for all ages and abilities.
If you enjoy languages there are courses in French, Italian and Spanish developing everyday and holiday conversation.
There are yoga courses, keep fit for the over 40’s, ‘slim & trim’ using professional gym equipment and a chance to learn Indian head massage techniques.
If you would like further information please contact Dave Sumner on 01379 388 238.