SUTTON HEATH PARISH COUNCIL
NEWSLETTER
Sutton Heath Parish Councillors:
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Councillors
Parish Clerk
Colin Wearmouth
Stirling Askew
Claire Paxton
Dawson Pratt
Nick Ward
Chris Hall
Roy Hirst
Louise Chalklen
Penny Fish
01394 420794
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01394 809891
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07379404373 or [email protected]
Issue No 6
May 2017
The next Parish Council Meetings will be held on 10 July 2017. The meetings are held at 1900hrs in the Barnsdale
Centre. All residents are welcome to attend these meetings. Contact any of the Parish Councillors on the numbers
listed above, or use the suggestion box located on the back of the notice board opposite the Premier Shop.
The Parish Council website is still being finalized but please direct any queries regarding the content to the Parish
Clerk. The newsletter is published every two months after the Parish Council Meeting. If there is anything in
particular you would like to see appear in the newsletter, please let the Parish clerk know.
UPCOMING LOCAL
EVENTSVista
DISH – Dining Inn Sutton Heath
We are pleased to announce the Opening event for
DISH on Friday 9th June 2017 at 7pm in the Alan
Compton Hall.
Authentic Homemade Indian Cuisine (Buffet Style)
The menu will include:
Starter: Tikka and Tandoor Mixed Grill
Main: Chicken Korma, Vegetable Curry, Lamb Rogan Josh, Pilau Rice plus
accompaniments
Dessert: Indian Ice Cream
£12.50 per person
Tickets are available from Susan at the Premier Shop from 24 th May, or tel 01394 420794.
Book early to avoid disappointment as there are strictly limited numbers. B.Y.O drink
SUTTON HEATH SINGERS AND FRIENDS
PRESENT
GIVE OUR REGARDS TO BROADWAY
Cabaret style Evening
Saturday July 1st at 7.30pm
In The Alan Compton Hall
Licensed Wine Bar – Refreshments - Cost £5 per person
Tickets available late May from the Premier Shop, or 01394 420794
Jimmy’s Festival 2017
22nd - 23rd July - 11am - 11pm at Jimmy's Farm
Ipswich, IP9 2 AR
Two days of great food, music and family entertainment
Visit www.jimmysfestival.co.uk for information and tickets.
Africa by Night at Africa Alive!
Saturday 24th June 2017
Back again for another year! Visit Africa Alive for an evening of fun in the unique
atmosphere of the park at dark. This event also includes displays by the Mighty Zulu
Nation Dance Troupe.
The Suffolk Show 2017
Wednesday 31st May and Thursday 1st June 2017 - May Half-Term
and UNDER 15s GO FREE!
A traditional county show and a unique celebration of food, farming and the
countryside, plus as much all round family entertainment as it’s possible to
imagine. Spectacular grand ring displays, local food and drink, fabulous shopping,
have a go activities, unique exhibits and hundreds of animals to see.
The must see Military Zone is back and full of magnificent interactive displays along with the Sports Zone
where you can check out a whole host of different sports.
Countryside and County - Best in breed animals, machinery from the past 100 years alongside the very
latest farming technology. The new Horse and Country Ring will showcase the Great British countryside
traditions. For horse lovers, there is a full programme of top class show jumping, side saddle classes,
Shetland Pony Grand National, Inter Hunt Relay and carriage driving!
Aldeburgh Festival of Music and Arts 2017
9th - 25th June 2017
Each June, some of the globe’s leading musicians meet at the world-famous
Snape Maltings Concert Hall to celebrate the Aldeburgh Festival, which was
founded by Suffolk-born composer - Benjamin Britten.
From arts festivals to opera, chamber recitals to world music, this fabulous
festival offers something for everyone and is supported by a vibrant fringe
programme at The Pumphouse in Aldeburgh."Arguably the best musical event in Britain" - The Guardian
GIN FESTIVAL
02 TO 03 JUNE 2017
IPSWICH TOWN HALL AT 6.30PM - Over 18s only.
Described in Timeout as one of the "Top 10 things to do in 2016," the UK's biggest
and oldest Gin Festival is making our first ever trip to Ipswich. On arrival you will be
handed your very own Gin Festival Copa Balloon Glass and a brochure that tells
you all about the gins at the festival.
Bars operate on a token system and do not take cash so you will need tokens to
get your drinks. Tokens are £5 each with one token paying for a single measure of gin, garnish and a FeverTree mixer.Throughout the event there will be live music and entertainment, talks from gin industry experts,
delicious food and lots of chit chat with other gin lovers!
SIR ELTON JOHN
Portman Road 17 June 2017 at 1700
Ipswich Town will welcome back Sir Elton John this summer when the pop icon appears
in concert again at Portman Road. We will see his return to Ipswich, as part of his
worldwide Wonderful Crazy Night Tour and performing songs from his latest studio
album.
SUTTON HOO
Sutton Hoo have confirmed that on production of a current utility bill, or driving licence
for their property, residents of Sutton Heath have been afforded free entrance into
Sutton Hoo. They have also indicated that the National Trust are in the process of
changing their supplier to all sites, hence the current lack of Sutton Hoo related souvenirs
in the gift shop.
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ARMED FORCES DAY
Saturday 24 & 25 June 2017
A celebratory event to show Suffolk’s appreciation of the work of the Armed Forces is to be
held in Felixstowe this year. 2017 marks the 350th anniversary of the Dutch attack on
Landguard Fort in Felixstowe. To mark the occasion, and to recognise the huge contribution
made by our servicemen and women from the past until the present day, Felixstowe has
been chosen as the venue for Suffolk Armed Forces weekend. A weekend of action-packed entertainment is
planned, a one off free event for all age groups. 2 There will be a unique package of entertainment including
music from choirs, military bands, an evening of pop and rock, military displays, food stalls, children’s activities
and fireworks, and some thrilling battle re-enactments between the Dutch and English with cannon, muskets
and swords. All this by Felixstowe’s fantastic seaside with all that has to offer as well!:00
LEISURE CENTRE BOOST – DEBEN POOL
The Deben Leisure Centre redevelopment project in Woodbridge has been given a major
boost by Sport England National Lottery Funding. They have awarded £500,000 from their
improvement fund to support Suffolk Coastal in improving the leisure centre. Work on Deben
Leisure Centre is planned to begin in September 2017 and will last for approximately 10
months. During this time, a full closure is required, due to the nature of the site and the work
being undertaken. It’s hoped that works will be completed by summer 2018. Plans for the leisure facility, include a new more
spacious gym, and the pool area will feature a new health suite with a steam room, sauna and ice room. The plans also include
the addition of purpose built family changing areas and separate changing facilities for use by schools and the provision of two
studios, one to incorporate a spin room and the other for fitness classes, which will also be available for community hire.
New Electronic Recycling Points:
It is now even easier for residents in and around Woodbridge to recycle their electronic
waste. Collection containers for small electrical and electronic appliances have been
placed at the recycling centre behind the Deben Pool swimming pool in Station Road,
Woodbridge. The new facilities enable residents to deposit waste items such as hairdryers,
kettles, toasters, electric clocks, irons, food mixers, DVD players, radios and small
electrical hand tools and will be serviced by our partners, Suffolk Coastal Norse.
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Bottle Banks Located at the Premier Shop
Please do not leave any other glass items (ie fish tanks or kettles) at the
bottle bank as this could be classed as fly tipping. Please leave your caps on
bottles and jars, these can be recycled too! Separate into different colours for
recycling into the bins (Blue is for clear and blue glass, and Green is for
brown and green glass). Remember you can also recycle empty glass jars too and all metal lids
and tops can be left on the bottles to be separated in the recycling process.
Please do not leave bottles on the ground beside over-flowing banks please use the following contact
details for reporting full banks: 01394 444000 or email [email protected]. Larger glass items such as
window panes, mirrors or glass tables can be recyled at all 11 Household Waste Recycling
Centres in Suffolk.
One of our residents at Chequerfield will be doing a
sponsored Zip wire challenge to raise money for two dog
rescues on the Titan Zip wire at Zipworld in Wales. She will
be 80 years young and celebrating this great age 500
meters above the ground. She would greatly appreciate any
help you can give. If you would like to
sponsor her please do so on
www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/Jane_for_greyhounds.
PCC launches 2017 public meeting
programme
Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore launches his 2017 series of public
meetings across the county. The PCC will stage a meeting in each of the 18 Safer Neighbourhood
areas and are an opportunity for the public to ask questions of the Commissioner and the
Constabulary, and to find out more about policing in the county.
Each meeting will involve a quick overview from Tim Passmore and the local Superintendent and
then the public will have an opportunity to ask questions. The local Inspector responsible for
policing in the local area, will add operational context.
There is no need to book, please just turn up. Tea and coffee will be served from 6.40pm.
Thursday 2nd November at Woodbridge School, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge IP12 4JH
ALLOTMENTS
Since our last newsletter there has been a large uptake on the availability of
allotments. So much so that there are only 3 plots left. Now is the time to get
planting so please contact Dan Leaver on 01394 420156 or
[email protected]. Plots are still available at £20 per year.
MARTLESHAM HEATH PARK AND RIDE
Many if you may have heard rumours regarding the closure of
Martlesham Heath Park and Ride. We have been informed that the
service provided at the Park and Ride terminal will continue albeit
with changes to the operator, facilities at the actual location and to
the routes. There are changes afoot but we have had assurance that
the customer will see little difference, and all current travel opportunities will be at the very least
retained. It is intended to combine some services at the Martlesham site with services to local
coastal areas. The plans and timetables are still in the planning process and require to be formatted
to meet statutory requirements. It is anticipated that all this information will be available in July.
Good news for EE customers. The mobile phone operator has confirmed that they have
completed various 4G upgrades throughout Suffolk Coastal including Woodbridge.
The have also improved 4G along some of the major roads, including the A14 (two
upgrades on the section going east out of Ipswich), A114, A1152 (around Rendlesham),
three upgrades on the A12, the B1119, the B1387, the B1123 and the A1094.
SPEEDING ON THE ESTATE
There have been some complaints from residents regarding the
speed at which some drivers are driving around Sutton Heath
Estate. You are reminded that there are speed limits to be
upheld, but most importantly there are small children and others who are
vulnerable. PLEASE LOWER YOUR SPEED, ESPECIALLY WEST SIDE OF THE ESTATE
WHERE THERE ARE STOP SIGNS AND GIVEWAY JUNCTIONS. PLEASE ADHERE TO
THEM!!!!
Tougher punishments for the most serious speeding offences have come into force in England
and Wales. Fines for drivers caught doing 51mph in a 30mph zone or 101mph on a motorway will start
from 150% of weekly income, rather than the previous level of 100%.The new fines will allow the worst
offenders to face fines of between 125 and 175% of their weekly income - with the starting point for
magistrates in most cases set at 150%.The maximum fine remains the same a speeding driver cannot be
fined more than £1,000 unless the offence takes place on a motorway, where the limit is £2,500
PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS – DIARY DATES
The dates for future Parish Council Meetings were discussed at the meeting and confirmed as:
2017: 10 July, 11 September, 13 November
2018: 08 January, 12 March, 09 April (Annual Meeting), 14 May (including AGM)
All parishoners are invited to attend these meetings.
You will all shortly receive a social survey regarding the facilities on the estate. Please be so kind as to
complete this survey and return it. Without your input and ideas we cannot make changes or provide a better
service for you all. Thank you.