THE FETE ISSUE! VILLAGE NEWSLETTER Read it in colour ONLINE at : http://rendham.onesuffolk.net RENDHAM MUMMERS ARE COMING......... TO THE FETE! THEY ARE BACK FOR THEIR SEVENTH YEAR! 1666 When Death Came A-Knockin’ 7.30pm Monday 20th June Solstice: SWEFFLING WHITE HORSE 2.30pm Saturday 2nd July RENDHAM FETE 8.00pm Saturday 16th July SIBTON WHITE HORSE 12.30pm Monday 29th Aug Finale: RENDHAM WHITE HORSE Despite the darkness of the title, we are promised yet more light-hearted entertainment delivered in the Mummers’ own inimitable style. With a claim “.... never knowingly over rehearsed!” who knows what to expect? But rest assured, rarely will you have experienced anything….. ……quite like this! The Hat Collection taken at the end of each performance (except the Fete) will be donated to the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of Parkinsons UK. The Speaker ALDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL SUMMER PARTY 25 June at 7.00pm Dernford Hall Sweffling by kind permission of Keith & Jo Godman This is a Private Party for members and guests only - new members welcome. Pre-booking essential, members £7. Non-members £9 To book ring Lynda on 663325 or Jenny 663571 Supported by Rendham Village Amenity Fund Reports, editing, distribution by volunteers. Printers: Leiston Press Editors: Helen Greenburgh & Judith Mellor ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH RENDHAM CHURCHWARDENS' REPORT We are awaiting a firm date from the contractors for work to begin on the Church Path. We would be very grateful for volunteers to help with cleaning the church on a regular basis. If you can help, please ring 664021. Songs of Spring was the title of a truly unforgettable concert which took place in St Michael’s Church on the afternoon of 23rd April. It was given in memory of Bonnie May, the infant daughter of James and Emma Strachan, and they welcomed their many friends with their children, who completely filled the church. From the first song ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’ to the concluding ‘Flower Duet’, the singers, the guitarist and the accompanist gave of their very best, and the storms of applause showed how much the audience appreciated their skill. Karen Burgess spoke about the work of the Petals Charity, which provides support for those undergoing a similar trauma or loss, and generous donations were made at the conclusion of the event. We would like to thank you for your support and donations at Songs of Spring in memory of Bonnie May, a delightful day, raising £1000.75 for Petals Charity. An event we hope to continue, Emma, James and Percy Strachan. OBITUARY Roy Tilbrook 1925 – 2016 The funeral of Roy Tilbrook, one of the longest residents of Rendham, took place on 11 April 2016. Roy’s father and grandfather had been gamekeepers and Roy shared their enthusiasm. He was never happier than being out with his father and rarely missed a good shot. This early field craft stood him in good stead for what he was about to encounter in the war. Prospects for work on the land were poor, so Roy joined the army at 14. He enlisted in the 2nd Paras and at the age of 18 was fighting in France. Whilst on patrol in the French village of Escoville, a German soldier came out of a house with a white flag - but was followed by more behind with machine guns. He named his house after the village from which he said he should never have returned. After the war, Roy worked as a carpenter and eventually set up his own business as a builder. He was responsible for the construction of the Control Tower at Bentwaters and was very proud to have constructed the roof of Snape concert hall not once but twice, after a fire destroyed the original. In 1947, Roy married Joan, an ex-Land Girl, and they had 5 children, Sandra, Michael, Christopher, Linda and Robin, moving to Rendham with their growing family in 1951. Roy was very active in the village: he was Parish Council chairman, a Founder Member of the ACC, and he was instrumental in the Village Hall restoration some 40 years ago. For many years he presented the wreath at the annual Remembrance service. He was a keen cribbage player and continued his interest in game-keeping. He loved his Labradors, his garden and his koi carp pond. After losing his lifetime soulmate and beloved wife, Joan, and as he became frailer, Roy coped pretty well on his own, but was greatly helped by Pat and Dave Barker towards the end of his life. He is buried next to Joan in Rendham churchyard. At the funeral, the Royal British Legion lowered the flag over the coffin and played the Last Post. (With thanks to Jonathan Olanczuk) A WARM WELCOME to Alex & Heather Ward and family who will soon be moving into Grove House Farm, and FAREWELL after many years, first in Sweffling and then in Rendham, to David and Tricia Gaunt. Rendham Neighbourhood Watch/Village Happenings For Neighbourhood Watch & info about village events, contact [email protected] or tel: 01728 664199 if you would like to be added to his circulation list 2 RENDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER LOCK UP YOUR HOUSES & OUTBUILDINGS WHEN YOU’RE NOT AT HOME, especially on Fete day! Parish Meeting Every year a meeting for the Parish is held where reports are received from the various bodies within the village. Updates for activities or progress are given. Reports received from the Village Hall, ACC, PCC, Town Charity, PARK, Rendham Website & Suffolk County Councillor Stephen Burroughes. Parish Council Chairman Matthew Greenburgh reported that there were 5 meetings of the council during the year. In future, as decided at the January Council meeting, there will only be 4 meetings a year, January, May, September & November. John Carrington was thanked for carrying out the independent review of the accounts before being sent to the External Auditors. Again the precept was held at £2,200. A full copy of the reports is in the Minutes & posted on the Village website. The Annual Parish & the 4-monthly meetings are for everyone to come to hear what is happening in the village & are an opportunity for them to have their voice heard on matters of local interest – it would be great if more Rendhamites were to attend future meetings…. Next Parish Council meetings 7.30pm RVH Monday 11 July, & Monday 12 Sept Parish Council Meeting New Parish Councillor Richard Field was co-opted to the Parish Council. This means that for the first time for a while the Council has a full complement of 8 people. New email address for the Parish Council Instead of using the Parish Clerk’s personal email address she has set up an email account just for the Parish. The address is [email protected] Amenity Fund Applications Just a reminder that bids can be made for monies from the Amenity Fund at each Parish Council meeting. Please contact Chris Salmon Parish Clerk for more information & a copy of the rules on [email protected]. The Amenity Fund pays for the Village Newsletter & in the past has funded the following: bulbs for the Knoll, PARK Bench, Diamond Jubilee coins, and some funding towards the village notice board. £1,000 has been promised to the PCC for repair of the church path as it is used as a through route by many in the Village. For more info about the Parish Council contact Chair Matthew Greenburgh on [email protected] or the Parish Clerk, Chris Salmon on [email protected] 3 RENDHAM ENTERTAINMENTS: Comedy Evening in Rendham There was a completely full house for the delightful evening in April, when the Comedians Stephen Bayfield and Peter Holloway performed a series of extremely funny sketches, mainly as the classic Suffolk couple,' Ted and Lil'. They are a real joy, and not only are they amusing, they are spot on as observers of domestic life in all its quirkiness! Everyone had a really good time, with the added bonus of a delicious hot dinner, cooked by the brilliant Frances and Anne and served by the Rendham Entertainments team and their spouses. Thanks to all those involved with organising such a successful event - especially Albert Lain, whose work contacting guests is invaluable, as is his supervising the new sound system - a huge bonus on such occasions - the whole act being completely audible to all. Thanks to all who came and supported us - we made a healthy profit towards the hearing loop of £360. Rendham Entertainments are looking for another volunteer to join their informal committee -someone with secretarial ability would be very welcome! Please make a note that the next effort by the group will be a Breakfast Walk in September, the exact date to be announced later in the Summer. The preparation for this year’s fete is well underway. The arena attractions include Sheep Dog Display, Children’s entertainer, Shire Horses, old and new tractors, Classic Cars, Formula One car, Mummers Play, Children's races and a Tug of War competition. We have BBQ, Beer and Tea tents, Ice Cream, Jazz music, Fairground Organ and lots of other stalls. We are always looking for new ideas and villagers to join in the day and for more information please contact Malcolm Coulson on 663434. Please support this important annual village event which provides a vital source of income for the Church and Village Hall and allocates 15% of the money raised to the Village Amenity Fund. We are collecting items for sale at this year’s Village Fete and anything you can donate for the following stalls will be very much appreciated. Items can be delivered to the relevant stallholders during the week before the Fete or, alternatively, taken along to the Village Hall on Friday 1 July between 12.00 and 3.00pm. PLEASE deliver items for the Plant Stall, Mystery Parcels & Jewellery to the stallholder’s home address DURING THE WEEK BEFORE the Fete & NOT to Village Hall on 1 July BOOKS & CDs – Chris & Trevor Salmon 664199 - to Village Hall on 1 July, or to ‘Pippins’ BOTTLES – Chris Holden 663399 CAKES, JAMS & FRESH GARDEN PRODUCE – Richard Shattock 664982, deliver to Anna Morris as below or stall on Fete Day PLANTS – Viv & Gina 663785 – please deliver to Half Acre, Bruisyard Road before Fete CLOTHES, TOYS, WHITE ELEPHANT - Paul Jackson 664064 - to Village Hall, or stall on Fete morning JEWELLERY & MYSTERY PARCELS – before Fete Day to Liz Pilgrim 663777 something smallish, new or newish & any wrapping paper you can spare CROCKERY - Helen Payne 07775 894146 Anna Morris (663811) is running the Refreshment Tent. She will take delivery of cakes for the tea tent and for the Cake Stall on Friday 1 July and at the Fete on the day. THE BOOZE BARROW Watch out for Chris Holden and his Booze Barrow, who will be pounding the roads of Rendham over a weekend in June looking for as many donations as possible of all types of bottle from Ketchup to Spirits. ALL DONATIONS VERY GRATEFULLY RECEIVED! FRAMLINGHAM SURGERY 01728 723627 Dispensary: (01728) 723957 www.framlinghamsurgery.co.uk Email: [email protected] SAXMUNDHAM SURGERY: LAMBSALE MEADOW 01728 602022 www.saxquax.co.uk Have you registered on-line for appointments and repeat prescriptions? Are your children’s vaccinations up to date? NICE CARDS OF RENDHAM AVAILABLE. ARE YOU A GOOD LISTENER? With map & tourist sights. Would you like to offer support to people in Suffolk affected by Call Caroline Stanley 663365 dementia? Call Momtaz Ali Volunteer Coordinator 01473 295200 FLOWERS IN ST.MICHAEL'S RENDHAM The Flower Arranging Team is always looking to recruit new members. If you’re interested contact [email protected] 4 RENDHAM FETE GRAND DRAW the brilliant prizes As the Village Fete gets ever nearer so does the “BIG DRAW”! As always, with huge thanks to our great sponsors and supporters, it offers hundreds of pounds worth of GREAT prizes, which will tempt even the most reluctant to have a flutter! The tickets are now available and should have already dropped through your letterbox. So can we turn these prizes into ££££££££££££s? Family Leisure Pass – UFFORD PARK £100 CASH £20 VOUCHER – SWEFFLING WHITE HORSE Original PAINTING by Tory Lawrence DINGHY SAILING TASTER for 2 – DINNER for 4 incl. Wine/Coffee – WENTWORTH SLAUGHDEN SC HOTEL DINNER for 2 – RENDHAM WHITE HORSE PINK 90L WHEELBARROW – ERNEST DOE £15 VOUCHER – O&C BUTCHER STORE RETURN CROSSING Car+4 – DFDS FERRIES MINI PEDICURE – THE RETREAT Bottle of East Coast Barley VODKA - ADNAMS MASSAGE – GINA PURVIS MEAL for 4 – FARMCAFE £10 VOUCHER – CO-OP A Night Under Canvas – ALDE GARDEN Two Pairs of Tickets – ALDEBURGH CINEMA £20 Meat Voucher – WILD MEAT COMPANY STAINED GLASS MIRROR – SHARON Family ENTRY to Nature Reserve – RSPB McMULLIN Two Course MEAL for 2 – THE BELL AT SAX One Day 1:1 WOODTURNING – ALBERT LAIN Cost of printing the Draw Tickets is sponsored by: CLARKE & SIMPSON The Cash Prize is supported by donation from: EDF ENERGY We are still in need of volunteers to help sell Draw tickets and promote the fete on the following days Sat 27th, Sun 28th , Tue 30th June and Wed 1st July. Can YOU spare a couple of hours? If so, contact Sue Donald 663349 for more details. Come along and enjoy the fun of the Fete ! Remember: 12 Noon Saturday 2 July SAXMUNDHAM LIBRARY EVENTS 2 June – Suffolk Mind discussion: Peer Support Networking 16 June - Author visit Carolyn Belcher - ‘Crocodiles & Angels’ 7 July – Author Suzan Collins to visit with Waveney Author Group SUMMER READING CHALLENGE starts in July & runs for 6 weeks of the school Summer holidays. Theme: Roald Dahl. Children need to read any 6 library books (can be audio tapes, CDs, ebooks). Volunteers each day will listen to them read & discuss the books they have read. Sat 18 & Sun 19 June: Southwold library crime festival ‘Slaughter in Southwold’. For info: 01502 722519 [email protected] RINGING NEWS It has been said that there are only ever winners and losers. At striking competitions though, I feel all the contestants are winners, with the pursuit of perfection leading to the event raising everyone’s game. Historically, ringing competitions were a little raucous with betting and drinking and…well it wasn’t like that at Wissett for the District Competition (although there were meringues for tea), it was companionable though and our band brought home two trophies. We won the call changes and were next best in method, after Halesworth. The Guild contest at Reydon was more of a challenge and we didn’t come home with any silver. We did enjoy meeting old friends though and hearing some superb ringing as well, so our time was well spent. The competitions are over in Suffolk, but there is a National Youth contest, in London this year on July 2; our own Richard has been selected for the Suffolk team. Wish him (and Suffolk) well, and think of us whilst enjoying Rendham Fete. Jonathan Stevens 664074 5 RENDHAM VILLAGE HALL 2015 - 2016 - CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Rendham Village Hall has continued to be used by its regular users for Pilates, Bingo, Art Classes & various village meetings & fundraising events. The “Soup & Pud” lunches have continued to be very popular, providing not only a good value meal but an opportunity for the community to socialise. The hall has also been hired for a range of private family events & celebrations. Damp rectification work was completed in late autumn by clearing soil from the north & east walls and fitting air bricks to improve the air flow under the floor. The VHMC are keen to see the progression of the new church path, as the path has become very uneven which makes wheelchair access difficult. The committee agreed a donation towards the path for which the PCC were most appreciative. Rendham Entertainments have been raising funds for sound & vision equipment. Audio equipment has been purchased & used successfully for recent events. Discussions are now underway about a much-needed hearing loop. The VHMC are most grateful for the fund raising events organised by RE. During the year we welcomed Geoffrey Boult and Jenny Thomas to the committee. We were also delighted when Jean Palmer agreed to take over the Treasurer’s role. THE CAR PARK Although notices have been sent around the village raising the awareness of the car parking issues in the hall there are still a number of cars using the car park outside of hall events. This is causing concerns for the regular hirers. As previously stated, the regular hirers’ income is of critical importance to the continued viability of the hall so it is hoped people will be understanding and park elsewhere. We must emphasise that hall is not only used by the regular hirers but is the only public space in the village for meetings, Church and Fete events as well as providing a place for our polling station. As a thriving village we really do not want to lose this important asset through lack of income. The Village Hall received a very welcome contribution from the proceeds of the 2015 Rendham Fete; every year this helps to ensure that the hall remains financially stable. Malcolm Coulson - Chairman RVHMC CHURCH SERVICES RENDHAM PARISH COUNCILRENDHAM NEWSLETTER & SWEFFLING JUNE - JULY JUNE 5 RENDHAM SWEFFLING JUNE 19 11am HOLY COMMUNION 9.30 am HOLY COMMUNION JULY 3 RENDHAM SWEFFLING JUNE 12 JULY 10 9.30 am MORNING PRAYER 9.30 am MORNING PRAYER followed by coffee JULY 17 JULY 24 11am HOLY COMMUNION 9.30 am HOLY COMMUNION JUNE 26 9.30am MORNING PRAYER 9.30am MORNING PRAYER followed by coffee BENEFICE SERVICE 31 JULY - BADINGHAM NEXT BENEFICE SERVICE: BRUISYARD 28 AUGUST 11am BADINGHAM CHURCH SUNDAY 12 JUNE Coffee, cake & biscuits at 10.30am to celebrate the QUEEN’S 90th BIRTHDAY Followed by a service of favourite hymns at 11.15am and at 12 noon the bell ringers will join with ringers across the United Kingdom to ring the bells for about 30 minutes. BELLRINGING PRACTICE Good exercise every Friday 6-7pm Rendham. If you want to try, call Jonathan Stevens 01728 664074 6 SUFFOLK OPEN STUDIOS 129 Artists all over Suffolk will be opening their studios in June. Two of these are on our doorstep.: Ken Minns 18 Chapel Lane, Great Glemham, IP17 2DW and Ana Hobson Meadows Farm, Church Street, Rendham IP17 They are both open all four weekends of June 11am-5pm Call in and see their latest work! DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW STRUGGLE TO LIVE WITHOUT CENTRAL HEATING? Suffolk has central government funding to help 270 households have fully-funded central heating. Due to limited funding, vulnerable residents will be given priority. To find out if you qualify and meet the financial criteria, contact Sue Hall at the Warm Homes Healthy People service by email at [email protected] or call (local rate) 03456 037 686 and quote ‘DECC Central Heating Fund 01’. More info: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/warm-homes-healthy-people DO YOU HAVE STUFF FOR THE DUMP? New hours: OPEN 9am – 5pm Friday – Tuesday. Great East Swim, Alton Water 18/6 run, cycle, walk to CLOSED WEDNESDAYS show your support, or visit an Open Garden in the area: OPEN 9am – 7pm THURSDAYS Willow Farm,The Green Saxtead 26/6 www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk (until end August 2016) MIDDLETON OPEN GARDENS 4-5 JUNE 10:30 - 17:30 LOW FLYING HELICOPTERS A selection of 15 gardens open in the village, & gardens in COMPLAINTS LINE: a wheelbarrow'. £4 adults, children free. Refreshments & cream teas. Maps available from Church, Village Hall & 01780 417558 (national no); RAF Wattisham 01449 728128 Middleton Moor (B1122) In aid of St Elizabeth Hospice 01473 723600 Lots & lots of lovely walks in Suffolk. For info: http://www.suffolkyearofwalking.co.uk/ TENNIS PLAYERS: Sweffling tennis court Subscriptions are now due, Single £15. Juniors £5. Family £40, (£35 pay by direct debit). New members welcome. The court will be swept and tidied on Saturday 28 May from 9.30 to 11.30am. If anyone can spare some time to give a hand, it would be helpful. The code on the gate will be changed on that day. Paid up members will be advised. Contact Lynda on 663325. TOWNLAND MEADOW COMPOSTING COURSE Woodbridge Community Hall 30 June 7-9pm. To book 03456 066 067 or www.suffolkrecycling.org.uk Every Tuesday: Pilates in VH 9:30-10:30am Every Tuesday: Afternoon Tea /Biscuits VH 2:-4:pm 1st Wed each month: Bruisyard Young People 67:30pm Every Wednesday: Pub night 7.30pm VH Tuesday, 14 June, 7.30pm Bruisyard VH. Matthew Tanton Brown from the Place for Plants talking about Climbers & Trailers. Tickets £10 (incl wine & canapés) 01728 663510 or 01728 663732 . Raising funds for St Peter’s, Bruisyard. ‘Down Under’ Food & Wine Evening Sat 18 June Bruisyard Village Hall 7:30pm To book Anne Smith 638793 or [email protected] Irish and Country singer Frank McCaffrey Thurs 21 July 7pm doors open 8pm start 7 GREAT BEER GREAT FOOD GREAT COMPANY Open every evening. Serving delicious food EVERY evening and Saturday & Sunday lunchtimes. www.whitehorserendham.co.uk To book a table call 01728 663497 If you have a special event or booking, please contact the pub & we will be very happy to accommodate you Sun 12 June from 2pm Henry Welton Copper Kettle Challenge Charity Skittles competition. "Phoenix" Sat 11 June, local band playing Jazz & Soul "Ragtime to stride" Sat 25 June Rumburgh Morris Dancing Tuesday 28th June Charity quiz nights first Monday of month ADVANCE NOTICE! 13TH BEER FESTIVAL 2016 Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August Bank Holiday Great bitters, ales and cyders. Live music both days - DON’T MISS IT THE FILLING STATION DIARY DATES: RIVERSIDE CENTRE, STRATFORD ST ANDREW, IP17 1LL JUNE 6 Charity Quiz Night, Rendham White Horse, 7.30pm 12 Queen’s 90th Birthday celebrations Badingham + bellringing 14 Place for Plants Talk, BVH 7.30pm 18 ‘Down Under’ Wine&Food Evening, Bruisyard VH, 7.30pm 22 Soup & Pud Lunch, RVH 12.30pm 25 ACC Summer Party, Dernford Hall, 7pm Some time in June: Chris’s now quite Famous Booze Barrow tours village ALL MONTH: Suffolk Open Studios BE T H JULY 2 RENDHAM FETE ERE ! 2 Phoenix Singers concert Framlingham College 7.30pm 4 Charity Quiz Night Rendham Pub, 7.30pm 11 Rendham Parish Council Meeting, RVH 7.30pm 27 Soup & Pud Lunch, RVH 12.30pm AUGUST 1 Charity Quiz Night. Rendham White Horse, 7.30pm 20 Sweffling Village Fair 1-4pm No S&P lunch in August THURSDAY 23 JUNE 7pm - Edward Carter, Canon Theologian at Chelmsford Cathedral, who pioneered The God Movie Project www.godmovieproject.com. THURSDAY 21 JULY 7pm - Peter Crooks, who worked as Chaplain of Christ Church in Aden and as director of the Ras Morbat Eye Clinic; he has also worked in Jerusalem. Visit www.thefillingstation.org.uk or contact Robin Alderson at [email protected] or on 01728 688255 to find out more or just come along! SOUP & PUD LUNCH RENDHAM VILLAGE HALL every 4th Wednesday of the month £3.50 LISTEN OUT FOR THE CUCKOO! Have you ever thought about being a First Responder? Call Ken Goddard on 663609 MOBILE LIBRARY (RENDHAM) Calls at Bruisyard Rd opposite PARK on Wed 1 and 29 June & Wed 27 July, 1535 -1550hrs www.suffolklibraries.co.uk THE MUMMERS…. AT RENDHAM FETE ON 2 JULY ….WHAT LAST YEAR’S PAPERS MIGHT HAVE SAID AFTER THEY DIDN’T SAY IT THE PREVIOUS YEAR….. “Experience the phenomenon. Visually stunning, technically astounding.” Sat 24 SEPT - ADVANCED NOTICE - MacMillan Coffee Morning RVH DEADLINE DEADLINE FOR FOR AUG/SEPT APR/MAY2016 ‘STREET’: ‘STREET’: 17 MARCH 17 JULY 2012 2016 Email EmaiL Anji Helen Hart: Greenburgh: [email protected]@aol.com (or hard copy Garden(07775 House, Bruisyard 894146) Rd, AND Rendham, Judith 663516); Mellor: [email protected] AND Helen Greenburgh: [email protected] (hard copy can(07775 be sent 894146) to Gables Farm, Sandy Lane, Rendham) PLEASE NOTE:PLEASE IT IS ESSENTIAL NOTE: IT TO IS ESSENTIAL EMAIL BOTH TOEDITORS EMAIL BOTH EDITORS The Street welcomes items for publication, but we reserve the right to edit. It is the responsibility of contributors to provide accurate details, PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE, about events. We are limited to 8 pages so may not be able to publish everything we receive for each issue. Priority is given to dated village events. 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