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).
Friends of St Peter's Cretingham
Landscape History in High Suffolk
St Mary’s Earl Soham Children’s Church
Earl Soham Village Hall Fund Raising
Earl Soham - Rota for Altar & Roll of Honour Flowers & Brasses
St Mary’s Ashfield - Flower & Cleaning Rota
See also letters from the ministry team.
Erratum
In February’s magazine, an account was published of Louise Gissing’s wedding. It has come to light that there were a few factual inaccuracies:
The groom’s name is in fact Daniel and he is not an only child but does have a brother. He is a crop physiologist with ADAS (ADAS is a non-government consultancy and research organisation with extensive expertise in the assessment, management and conservation of biodiversity). They did meet at Thomas Mills but when doing their ‘A’ levels not GCSEs.
Benefice Lent Course
All are welcome
Beginning Date: |
Thursday 2nd March |
Time: |
7.30 – 9.30 p.m. (max) |
Venue: |
The Malt House, Earl Soham, courtesy of Mavis and Ces Kerridge. |
Resource Booklet: |
‘Life Attitudes’, R. Warren & S. Mansfield. Published 2004 by Church House publishing, £3.99. Available for purchase at the group. |
Facilitators: |
Wendy Gourlay (685335) Neville Jephcote (685690) |
I hope many will join a five session lent group, for 2006 when we shall explore the Beatitudes – or beautiful attitudes – described by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. These eight radical sayings from Matthew’s gospel (Matt 5; 3-10) contain both values for living and promises of blessing.
To assist with organisation, e.g. having enough booklets for everyone or whether you would like a lift, it would be helpful to let facilitators know please, if you wish to attend.
Others of you might choose to reflect upon your Christian journey at home alone, perhaps with the structure and guidance of a course booklet. For personal use I could recommend:
Journeying through Lent towards Easter by Sister Joan Brown,
published 2002 Kevin Mayhew (£5.99).
This is available, on loan from Suffolk Christian Resource Library, Churchgates House 01473 298507 or, as they say, from all good booksellers!
Wendy Gourlay
Friends of St Peter’s Cretingham
My New Year contribution failed to meet the deadline for the January Parish Magazine, but had it done so I might have claimed credit for a number of new members of the Friends of St Peter’s. In fact the increase in membership was entirely due to the splendid effort of our treasurer, Robert Hadley.
We hope that our new members, as well as existing and non-members, will join us at the Church on 27th March at 7p.m. to hear Peter Baker’s illustrated talk about the Taj Mahal. He was formerly headmaster of a Suffolk school and after retiring became a lecturer for the W.E.A. on Mogul history for a well known tour company.
During his many visits to India, he has helped set up the Banyan Tree Charity, which facilitates the production of local products in the villages of South India for sale in the West.
Tickets priced £6, which includes a glass of wine, are on sale at Cretingham Post Office or at the Door.
Alan Lettin, Chairman
A Musical with a Difference – coming soon!
Forget “Cats” or “Phantom of the Opera”! Suffolk residents who remember the war years would do well to attend a musical with a difference showing at venues around Suffolk in March this year.
Based around a central character, a World War 11 veteran, “Trickster” is an interactive musical which hopes to raise the level of awareness of the problem of doorstep crime and provide the audience with the confidence and skills to enable them to identify and reject attempts by criminals wanting to exploit their vulnerability. Following the performance, the actors will lead the audience in a sing-along of popular songs from the era.
Performed by touring theatre company, Solomon Associates (UK) Limited, “Trickster” is coming to Suffolk courtesy of the Safe and Sound Group.
The Safe and Sound Group is a multi-agency partnership with membership from Suffolk Police, Trading Standards, Age Concern Suffolk, The Pension Service and many others.
Trickster is visiting the following venues in March 2006:-
Tuesday 7th March |
HAVERHILL Arts Centre at 10 am |
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STOWMARKET Regal Theatre at 2.30 pm |
Wednesday 8th March |
KESGRAVE Community Centre at 10 am |
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FELIXSTOWE Leisure Centre at 2.30 pm |
Thursday 9th March |
LOWESTOFT Marina Theatre 10 am |
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BECCLES Public Hall 2.30 pm |
Tickets to all performances are FREE and include light refreshments. Booking from groups of older people are particularly welcome but please book early.
To book your tickets please telephone 01473 265272.
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
Children’s Church at St Mary’s Earl Soham January 22nd
Although we were small in number, our Children’s Church this month was thinking BIG. We were exploring the idea of The Kingdom – what makes a good King or Queen? What Good News might you pronounce? And what would you pray for to help God’s Kingdom be shown here on Earth with us today? Some of the younger members of the congregation had given great thought to their royal costumes – so well done to all of you Princes, Kings and Princesses!
As I say: BIG QUESTIONS – but we came up with some wonderful ideas and activities, including an action prayer to help us to remember to follow Jesus.
Our family-centred service welcomes all: young or old, quiet or vocal, from Earl Soham and BEYOND! We look forward to seeing you on the 4th Sunday of every month at 9.30 a.m. offering a friendly face and warm fellowship.
For more details, contact Jo Reed 01728 685794.
Cretingham 100 Club
The Fifty-ninth draw took place at the Post Office on Saturday 4th February.
Congratulations to:
- Ms. Bridget Garratt - £25
- Mr. Clary Sherman - £15
- Miss Helen Cobley - £10
The sixtieth draw will be held at the Post Office on Saturday 4th March 2006. This will be the last draw of the current year. All ticket holders should have received a renewal letter from me and I would ask that you renew as soon as possible!
This will enable me to offer any spare tickets to those who would like them before the April draw.
Please do let me know if you would like to join our 100 club. You will be very welcome.
Peter Markland (685796)
Earl Soham Easter Stalls
Saturday 15th April, Earl Soham Village Hall 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Plants White Elephant etc. Tea, Coffee and Biscuits, Bacon Sandwiches and Cheese Rolls will be served.
Come and support St. Mary's Church and take the opportunity of seeing THE VILLAGE PLAN.
Donations of cakes and plants to sell and offers of help will be most welcome.
Please contact Val Brumfitt 685408
Earl Soham Parish Plan
The Parish plan report will be delivered to all households at the end of March and a small exhibition will be held at the St Mary’s Easter church stalls in the village hall on Saturday 15th April 2006 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Members of the committee will be present to answer any questions.
Brian Dale
Earl Soham Poppy Collection
The grand sum of £550.53 was donated to the Poppy Appeal. Many thanks to those who collected and all those who gave so generously.
Mrs Bloomfield & Parker |
£91.24 |
Mrs Thorold |
£33.11 |
Mrs Haines |
£48.07 |
Mrs Edmundson |
£65.83 |
Mrs Sheffield |
£43.61 |
Mrs Calver |
£57.42 |
The School |
£14.45 |
The Victoria |
£21.00 |
John Hutton Butcher |
£39.60 |
The Surgery |
£46.60 |
The Church |
£89.60 |
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£550.53 |
Once again my thanks.
N F Calver
Earl Soham Village Hall Fund Raising
Very many thanks to Mrs. Jo Rothery who raised the magnificent sum of £479.40 at her Coffee morning, to help towards the recent expenditure on new doors and exterior decoration of the Village Hall. Thank you also to her helpers, supporters and to those who gave generous donations.
Geof Brumfitt (Treasurer), on behalf of the Hall Committee.
Note from Jo Rothery: Mr. & Mrs. Clements of Falcon House have offered to host the next one. Details later.
Ashfield Ladies Group
21st Mar |
The Other Side of the Camera |
Don Wescott |
18th Apr |
How I became a Co-ordinator |
Val Mann MBE |
For further information contact Susan Hansen on 01728 685738.
Earl Soham - Rota for Altar & Roll of Honour Flowers & Brasses
March/April |
Mrs A Bloomfield |
685270 |
Mrs I Elmore |
685814 |
If you are unable to do your flowers, please contact Margaret Buckland on 685329.
St Mary’s Ashfield - Flower & Cleaning Rota
March |
Margaret & John Garrard |
685038 |
April |
Jill Robinson |
685084 |
If you are unable to do your month please contact another person on the list to arrange a swap.