Clare is back...
...for the services of 5th September.
On Yer Bike
Suffolk Historic Churches Cycle Ride, Saturday 11th September
Sponsorship forms available:
Earl Soham from Val Brumfitt, Fairacre, Brandeston Rd, Earl Soham,
tel: 01728 685408Ashfield from Robert Grimsey Corner View Clowes Corner,
tel: 01728 685203
Earl Soham Alpha Course
A reminder that the Alpha course starts 9th September.
See Andrew Behrend's letter.
Arranged by Earl Soham Baptist Church with support from Earl Soham Parish Church
East Anglian Academy
September 18th - Antiphonies
On September 18th at 8.00 p.m. in St Michael's Church the East Anglian Academy concert entitled ANTIPHONIES will feature music for two choirs and two organs. Two well known local ensembles, Charmody and Octave, will perform music by Gabrieli, Schutz and Taverner. Malcolm Russell and Michael Illman's organ music will include a humorous piece by the Dutch composer Timmerman, using the Allen chamber organ and the famous Thamar organ.
Tickets £10 available from Judith Russell: 01728 724456
Earl Soham Fete 2004
The Earl Soham Church Events Committee would like to express their thanks to everyone who helped, donated or attended the fete. It was a very successful day, making a little over £2000. The lucky programme number was 83. Special thanks must go to: J.J.Hutton and Earl Soham Business Centre for again sponsoring the programme; to Lucy Murrell for the loan of her field; Neil Sheffield for his magnificent trains; Sue Rutherford and her good natured pony; Bruce Hinton for the generous gift of straw (sadly for the last year) and of course to all who manned the stalls and games.
Next year's fete will by on 6th August 2005.
Jazz and Blues Lovers – a night not to miss
Polly Gibbons and Trio, who recently performed at Framlingham Castle’s jazz night, will be singing at The Cut, Halesworth on Saturday 2nd October. For more details or to book tickets phone Prue Gibbons on 01728 723599, or The Cut on 01986 873285. See also www.newcut.org.
It will be possible to book a meal at the theatre before the concert and will be a really enjoyable evening. Money raised will go to Earl Soham Baptist Church.
Friends of St Peter’s Cretingham
Following on from the very successful Sutton Hoo Talk by Dr Sam Newton on 26th April, a field trip to the site was organised on the evening of 21st July. Some 26 Friends enjoyed a fascinating explanation on the known archaeology of the barrows of Sutton Hoo. The occasion was again augmented by wonderful weather, which made the various views even better.
Our next event is the talk by Peter Driver on the 12th October in the Church. Peter’s subject, entitled ‘Follies and Oddities in Suffolk’ will commence at 7.00 p.m. and tickets are £6.00 including a glass of wine.
Hope to see you there!
Tony Whitmarsh, Chairman, Forge Cottage
Friends of St. Mary's Church, Earl Soham
(registered charity number 1089461)
Fundraising Golf Day - 2 nd July 2004
This year's golf day was held at Cretingham Golf Club on Friday, 2nd July. It was a very happy and successful day and, thanks to the efforts of everyone involved, £1,531.37 was raised (£1,685.43 in 2003) including £320 from the raffle
There were fewer teams this year (13 against 17 in 2003), in part due to the postponement from the original date in May when the course was closed. 15 holes were sponsored
The results of the golf competitions are set out below:
Team prizes:
1 |
The Recliners |
Robin Rowell, Peter Fowles, Andy Kernahan & Peter Savage |
90 |
2 |
The Bandits |
Trevor Coe, Neil Jackson, Edward Nesling & David Richold |
85 |
3 |
The Dolphins |
John Elmore, Peter Cooney, Bob Curle & Ray Foreman |
80 |
Individual prizes:
Longest drive (men) |
John Watson |
5th |
Longest drive (ladies) |
Sarah Frost |
5th |
Nearest the pin |
Sam Fairs |
12th |
Nearest the pin |
Peter Savage |
14th |
Longest putt |
Alasdair Douglas |
7th - 23 yards |
The trustees of the Friends of St.Mary's Church, Earl Soham thank those who brought teams and those who played in the event and also thank all the sponsors and advertisers and those who donated prizes for the golf competitions and for the raffle
Thanks also to those involved in the administration of the day, including
- Irene Elmore for running the bar and catering on the course
- Irene Elmore and Anne Fraser for organising the raffle
- Neil Jackson and all at Cretingham Golf Club for hosting the event
- Clare Sanders, the Chairman of the Trustees, for presenting the prizes
Please put next year's event in your diary - Friday, 6th May 2005
Ashfield Ladies Group
21st September |
Postal History |
Rev. Roger Dedman |
19th October |
The Silk Route |
Jennifer Gibbs |
For further information contact Susan Hansen on 01728 685738.
Earl Soham - Rota for Altar & Roll of Honour Flowers & Brasses
Aug |
Mrs A Bloomfield |
685270 |
Mrs I Elmore |
685814 |
Sept |
Mrs D Haines |
685234 |
Mrs M Wade |
685234 |
Oct |
Mrs H Sharpe |
685356 |
Mrs V Brumfitt |
685408 |
If you are unable to do your flowers, please contact Margaret Buckland on 685329.
St Mary’s Ashfield - Flower & Cleaning Rota
August |
Susan Hansen |
685738 |
September |
Margaret & John Garrard |
685038 |
October |
Jill Robinson |
685084 |
November |
Alison Bowman |
685489 |
December |
Jane Davidson |
685332 |
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.