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The Trowel and Hammerhas been open under newmanagement for the last 6 months.We stock local ales and mouthwatering food is provided by our firstclass chef who holds 2 star rosettes.Wednesday night-Fish and Chip supper including quiz £8.95/personFriday night –steak night, 2 steaks including a bottle of house wine £34.50Sunday –Roast available from Midday until 6pm, main meal £8.953 courses £12.95 - please book to avoid disappointment01449 781234trowelandhammercotton@btconnect.com ~ www.trowelandhammercotton.co.ukAUTO ELECTRICS01449 781028Auto MechanicalA COMPLETE RANGE OF GARAGE SERVICESSTARTERS • ALTERNATORSEXCHANGED • REPAIRED • REWIRINGELECTRICAL WIRING CHECKSSERVICING • MOT • PREPARATION ETC.COLLECTION, DELIVERY AND COURTESY CARCow Green, Bacton- 8 -

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Bacton Play Centre Bacton Under FivesFor all your childcare needs!BABY AND TODDLER DAY-CARE, PARENT AND TODDLER GROUPDAY-CARE AND PRE-SCHOOL SESSIONSBEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CAREHOLIDAY CARE FOR CHILDREN 3 -14 YEARSOpen All YearWe offer quality care and education for all children 0 -14 years in a purpose builtchild -centred environment in which the child always comes first.Free access to Outside play.All staff are qualified and continuously attend courses to develop their skills.OFSTED registered. Quality Assured group.Awarded ‘Every Child a Talker’ status.If you would like to get in touch or view our new facilities please contact01449 780079or email: bactonunderfives@btconnect.comBacton Under Fives, Bacton Play Centre, c/o Bacton Community Primary SchoolTailors Green, Bacton, Suffolk IP14 4LLIs your garden allwork and no play?For all year interestandeasy maintenanceCall Jane HamblinLand Army Designs01359 231344www.landarmydesigns.co.uk- 11 -

Traditional OakCarpentryRick Lewis01728-860444Conservation&ConstructionNew Oak Framed BuildingsRepairs to existingAncient Structureswww.traditionaloakcarpentry.co.ukStowmarketChiropractic ClinicMichael BaileyDoctor of ChiropracticRegistered with theGeneral Chiropractic Council7 Stowupland RoadStowmarket IP14 5AG01449 612620www.michaelbailey.netAre You in Pain?Chiropractic may help youwith many problems includinglower back pain, neck painand related headaches aswell as arm and leg pain.Callusnoworvisitourwebsite- 12 -

HHR Plumbing&Property maintenanceComprehensive24hr Plumbing &Maintenance ServicesBathrooms, shower &kitchen installationsFix leaky guttering & dripping tapsBurst pipes, blocked toiletsRadiators & hot water cylindersNo job too smallFully insured, competitive ratesCall John on07905 210737LAWN CAREGeneral Grass CuttingLong or Short grassSpecial Occasions andOne Off Cut AvailablePlease callBob Brooks ~ M 07989 676838Or Contact At45 Thackary GroveStowmarket IP14 1RE- 13 -

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Jolly Good Brickwork &Complete Property ServicesWe offer a complete property restoration servicespecialising in period propertiesWe are fully insured with a full portfolio of work Extensions Fireplace build & design Fencing All carpentry work undertaken Rendering Landscaping Plastering Patios Tiling Garden boundary walls Re-decorating Porchways Kitchens and BathroomsCall Matthew Jolly on 01449 782022 M 07903 018046- 15 -

01379898661Raven StovesSupplier of Quality Traditional &Contemporary Stoves.Main Jotul, Scan, Contura &Handol Dealer.Exclusive Range with Expert Advice.Bespoke Design &Installation Service.Chimney ReliningShowroom with Live DisplaysCrown House, The StreetHinderclay, Diss IP22 1HXwww.ravenstoves.co.ukLife Changing HypnotherapyExperience this effective, relaxingtherapy for help with:Stopping smokingWeight lossConfidence issuesStress and anxietyOvercoming fears and phobiasFree initial consultationWendy Chalk BA (Hons), HPD, MNCH07817 158429www.wendychalk.co.ukLyn CurtisICSF. ASF.Professional & BespokeFloristFlowers forAll Occasions -CorporateWeddings, FuneralsHome or on site consultationsPhone 01449 782018Mobile 07768 106964email lynbespokeflorist@hotmail.co.ukwww.lynbespokeflorist.co.ukMILL CARPETS & FLOORINGHome selection ServiceLocal Company – HaughleyChoose from a wide range ofquality Carpets, Vinyls,Solid Wood, Laminate &Safety FlooringsIn your own home.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Supplied and fitted by our expertfitter, or supply only.Binding Service for cut-offs.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Extremely competitive prices.Free measuring and quotes,please contact:-01449 677280 or 07747 403871- 16 -

LTONY’SLSchool of MotoringDSA Approved ADIPass PlusCompetitive RatesGift Vouchers Available1 st Hour FREE with this advertContact Tony Gooderham01449 78199307771 800072www.tonysschoolofmotoring.comgooderhamt@aol.comA/C FENCING&GARDENINGAll fencing & gatessupplied and erected.All gardening work, grasscutting, hard landscapes,concrete bases and sheds.For a free quote please callAndy0144967409307748785197- 17 -

STOWMARKET SKIP HIREEarth Moving, Digger Work2, 4, 6, 8-YARD SKIPSSAND & BALLAST DELIVERIESSHINGLE HOGGIN & TOPSOILTelephone 613824 and Mobile 07860692733Penny SimmondsREFLEXOLOGISTfull member ofAssociation of ReflexologistsCall 01449 780436or 0775 409 4257(Westhorpe)To discuss your treatmentrequirements(Home visits may be arranged)- 18 -

Yoga classesheld at Cotton, Haughley,Stowupland & Stonham BarnsYoga is an excellent ‘stress-buster’and each session will help toimprove your physical strength &flexibility, strengthen your nervous &glandular systems, help to improvemental capacity, and it will give yougreater energy!Come and be uplifted!!£6 per sessionFor further details, a class schedule,or to book your place please contactWendy on:Feeljoyous@hotmail.co.uk07528199146- 19 -

LINDSAY HOUSE RESTAURANTBROAD ST. EYE01379 870122Goodfood-freshlocalingredients-seasonalgame,meatandfishWhy not bring the family for a Sunday Roast of locally-reared beef?We look forward to welcoming you to our small family-run restaurantOpen Tuesday to Saturday evenings from 6.30pmSaturday & Sunday Lunch from noonCompleteLandscapingServicePatios•Paths•Walls•Bases•Blockpaving•Fencing•Gates•Ponds•NaturalStoneWaterfalls•Decking•Turfing•GARDEN PROJECTSEst. 1988 • By Wayne TalbotFreeEstimates&friendlyadvice01449 78211207872 908132- 20 -

Parish News - The Future - A QuestionnaireLast year the editor of the Parish News decided to retire and, rather than see itfold, a number of us volunteered to edit it, each for one month only, and after ayear assess how things were going. We have been going for 9 months now withabout 30 volunteers and are proud of the fact that quality has improved, theamount of both advertising and contributed materials have increased, as has thecirculation. Helen Thomson has been giving very generously of her time andexpertise, has computerised (almost) everything and has done most of thegeneral management and monthly magazine outline preparation – a job whichshe is very keen to hand over.Currently we are in the situation where the advertisers and the subscriptions coverthe costs of printing and our only other expenses are for sundries such as postage.But where to from here? Are you willing to help to keep it going? Or are youwilling to pay more than £1.50 for 12 issues? Should we pay someone to edit itrather than rely on Volunteers? We really need your input so that we can makesome decisions about keeping it going – or not!So please fill in the questionnaire below and put it through Rev Liz’s letterbox(The Rectory, Church Road, Bacton) or e-mail bcwnews@gmail.com with yourquestionnaire answers, comments and suggestions.1. Do you want the Parish News to keep going? Yes No 2. Would you be willing to pay more than £1.50 for 12 issues? Yes No If Yes: £5/year £10/year £15/year other £______3. Would you be prepared to volunteer as:a Guest Editor (there are 2 per month) overall Editor, Organiser & Manager Proof Reader Chasing Content Delivering Technical Support If so can we please have your name, e-mail address & telephone number?Name:________________________________Tel:__________________e-mail address _______________________________________4. Do you have suggestions for improvement or cost saving or generalcomments? Please put them below or add another page.- 21 -

BACTON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT. Jane BrookmanThe parish council met on 18 June 2012.It was reported that the footpath beside the village hall which hadbeen overgrown for a long time, has now been cut by Suffolk CountyCouncil.Pcso Johnson reported that the un-erected frame of a greenhouse had beenstolen from a garden in Pound Hill, Bacton.The parish council are pleased that they have now been able to arrange ameeting with Haughley Parish Council, the Highways Agency, David RuffleyMP and County Councillor Stringer to take forward the signage of Bacton fromJunction 49 (eastbound) on the A14.The parish council reappointed Cllr Hawkins as a Trustee of the BactonCharity Trustees under the terms of the trust deed.The parish council supported the planning application for new signage at thePost Office. It also considered an application for the erection of a detachedtwo storey dwelling in the grounds of Rookery Cottage, Wyverstone Road,Bacton to which it objected as being unsuitable for this site.The clerk outlined details of a new Code of Conduct for councils andcouncillors which will take effect from 1 July 2012; this will require councillors toregister the pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests of themselves and theirspouse/partner.Mid Suffolk District Council are offering grants to home owners, privatelandlords and tenants to help with the cost of repairs and improvements.A renovation grant of up to £20,000 may be available if extensive works arerequired and a minor works grant of up to £3,000 to make property weathertight or to carry out substantial repairs. These grants are means tested. Safeand secure grants are available to home owners and tenants who are aged 60and over, disabled or in receipt of a means tested benefit to install a range ofhome security measures. Empty homes grants are available to landlords oflong term empty properties in return for a commitment to let at an affordablerent for 5 years. Disabled facilities grants are available to home ownersand tenants for essential adaptations if recommended by an OccupationalTherapist from Social Care.The next meeting of the parish council will take place on Monday 24 September 2012.FOUND -at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in the Manor grounds.A blue raincoat with hood. If you have lost one please ring 781630.- 22 -

Bacton & District W.I. Meeting July 2nd 2012At our July meeting we were lucky enough to have asour speaker local cookery guru Helen Hardy who treatedus to a lively and interesting talk about her experiencesas a cookery writer in South Africa, to which she hadtravelled at the tender age of 21. Helen illustrated hertalk with various magazine articles and many cookerybooks from her illustrious career. She had also printedout for us leaflets containing ‘retro’ recipes such asSmoked Mackerel Pate as well as some typical South African recipes. Not onlythat but Helen also brought with her some delicious treats for us to sample.Our next meeting which is on Monday August the 6th will feature AnnyaStoddart telling us all about Acupuncture. Some of our members havevolunteered to be guinea pigs so it should be very interesting as well as,hopefully, rejuvenating. The competition is ‘Your Favourite Health Tip’ and, as Ican’t be there, the meeting will be run by our vice-president, Angela Cook.Amanda Manley, President of Bacton and District W.I.1 st BACTON SCOUT GROUPMrs Karen Hall-Price – 1 st Bacton Scout Group Secretary1 Canham’s Farm Cottages, Cow Green, Bacton IP14 4HHTel. 01449 780332 / 07812 105228We have had a very successful summer term - our summer fairand BBQ managed to dodge the rain and I would like to say abig thank you to each and everyone that supports our fundraising events helping to raisemuch needed funds for the group, from our leaders, committee members and parents tothe members of the public. Thank You!!By the time the newsletter goes to print, our older Cubs will have completed their last CubChallenge Camp before moving up to Scouts in September and there are still someexciting things happening during the summer. Our Scouts will be on their summer campand we will be holding an exhibit at the Bacton Fayre in August before we all return forthe autumn term.Autumn Term - We will be returning to all sections after the summer holidays in the firstfull week back at school Beavers will return on Monday 10 th September, and the Cubs andScouts on Friday 14 th September.Recycling Bins - Please remember to use our recycling bins at the Scout HQ. This raisesfunds for the group and is much easier than transporting your bottles and clothes to theStowmarket recycling centre / bins.We are in need of more Beavers and Cubs and if anyone would like their son or daughterto join a section, please don’t hesitate to contact the Group Secretary.Beaver Scouts (6yrs – 8yrs) meet every Monday (term time) 6.15pm – 7.30pmCub Scouts (8yrs – 10 ½ yrs) meet every Friday (term time) 6.15pm – 7.45pmScouts (10 ½ yrs – 14yrs) meet every Friday (term time) 8pm – 9.30pm- 23 -

Wyverstone Parish Council from John BeanWyverstone Parish Council met on July 3 rd . Phil Webb is to be invitedto take on responsibility for the local Neighbourhood Watch, thanksexpressed to John Prior who has many years of service as coordinator.The bridleway sign in Potash Lane has been re-erected,school sign replaced and bad pothole in Bacton Road repaired.Thanks were expressed to the Jubilee Committee for so successfully organisingthe events, a letter of thanks to be sent. The internal audit has been successfullycompleted by SALC and external audit paperwork sent to District Auditor.Motorists are urged to reduce their speed on Mill Road as some are travelling onthis narrow road very fast. It was agreed to contact the street lighting contractorsto enquire how the lights could be more effective and even consider turning offlights during the night. Planning Department have approved 1303/12 garageextensions at Breckland House, Rectory Road. Roy Barker reported on activitiesof Mid Suffolk. He fears there may be another financial cut during coming yearfrom Central Government. Clear plastic bags will become available for recyclingtextiles and bags can be put in the top of green bins. Jane Storey reported onCounty Council. The Council had been successfully budget saving which wouldhelp ensuing year. Progress was slow regarding Middle School retention andJane promised to raise the concerns of parents present at the next SCC cabinetmeeting. Plans are still afoot for a new notice board opposite the Village Hall.Next meeting September 4 th at 7pm at the Village Hall.Bacton & Wyverstone Horticultural Society This summer’sevening outing to a local garden found the members at ValleyFarm Barn, Combs Ford, which is the home of Lynn Lloyd.The garden is a mixture of wild flower borders and colourfulshrub borders and two ponds complete with ducks.The members were lucky with weather and managed to avoid the showers.Refreshments were enjoyed in Lynn’s home which is a large converted barn andwere shown Lynn’s work as an artist. Donations were given by members whichwill go to MacMillan nurses. Lynn kindly judged the posy competition. Winners 1.Maureen Chambers, 2. John Gladders, 3. Peter Churchyard, 4. Diane Gladders.Anita Leggett was commended for her mistaken but beautiful entry of abuttonhole, Chairman Diane Gladders took names for a proposed visit toPensthorpe on 15 th September at around 9:30am and returning home at 4:30pm.Diane thanked Lynn for her hospitality. Sandra WelhamThis year’s Grand Bacton Musical Firework Displaywill be taking place on Friday 26th October 2012 at1900Hrs, Bacton Middle School. Further informationwill follow or in the meantime, find us on FaceBook.- 24 -

Cotton Parish Council Report from Colin HallAt the meeting of Cotton Parish Council held on the 11 th July, PC ClareWayman said there had been no crimes reported since the last meeting.There are however an increasing number of thefts from garden sheds &outbuildings in the area. She advises people to securely lock garden gates andshed/outbuilding doors. S.C.C./M.S.D.C. Councilor Stringer reported on fundingfor warmer homes, the re-organisation of the schooling system, disposal of oldpaint tins and the John Peel Centre. His full reports and that of the Police willappear on the village web-site. An application to build a single-storey extension atBrooklands, Brook House Road, was supported by the Council. Applications tobuild extensions at Leeacres & South Cottage, both in Mendlesham Road, havebeen approved by M.S.D.C. A plaque is to be erected at the site of the treesplanted to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. A letter of thanks is to besent to the Chairman & Committee of the Cotton Jubilee Party for their efforts inproviding the village with an enjoyable and memorable day. In an effort topromote the village web-site, an all weather banner is to be purchased for use atvillage events.An increasing amount of information will now appear on the village web-siteincluding items such as warnings from M.S.D.C. over road closures, flood alertsetc., notification from Suffolk Police about crimes committed in the area orappeals for witnesses. It is also hoped to include “Public ConsultationDocuments”. The web-site can be viewed at www.cotton.onesuffolk.netThe next scheduled meeting of the Council is on Wednesday 1 st August at7.30pm in the village hall. Due to circumstances beyond my control my last tworeports from Cotton Parish Council were not published. The last report can beseen in the most recent edition of the Cotton Quarterly Newsletter, delivered to allhouseholds in Cotton and included on the web-site.Friends of Cotton ChurchThe end of an era:- Alan Couldridge sadly has retired asChairman of the Friends of Cotton Church, the FCC, after 18years of intensive fund raising for St Andrews. Alan, withhis wife Val, plus friends and helpers managed to raisea whopping sum of £240,000. What an achievement!l doubt if the church would be barely standing without allthe hard work and dedication of Alan & Val and theirhappy helpers. One cannot help but feel a little sad forwe had so much fun. The annual Art Show (which Keithand Ann Bullock had originally organised), the cricketmatch, Andrew Stringer’s wonderful show of Oriental rugsand Kelims, wine and cheese, carol concerts, wine tasting, go-cart races, conkermatches (before health and safety). So many happy memories. Thank you Alanand Val plus friends for making our church a beautiful building to be proud of.Marianne Rumens- 25 -

Cotton VPA from Keith BullockWe do not meet in August - a whole month to prepare for the Show on September1st. If you do not already have a Schedule, that contains the rules and classes,these are available from Joyce at Lacons Cock Road 781529. Non members arerequired to pay the membership subscription (£2-00) to enter. Doors of theVillage Hall open for viewing at 2:30 pm. Admission 50pJust Container GardeningI'd never counted the number of containers in my garden until I started to writethis article. They total 76 of one type or another. One thing about containers inyour garden, you can control the planting medium, watering and feeding, alsothey can be mobile. If you don't like the position of some of your pots you canmove them easier than if the plants were in the ground.I use my containers as a barrier across the garden as this conveniently dividesthe garden into sections. A line of containers can draw your eye to a particularpart of the garden or lead you around a corner.The only restriction on the type of container and plants used is your imagination.I've seen an old leather boot planted up which looked very attractive standing in aborder. If you have an old broken down wheel barrow don't throw it away. Putsome drainage holes in the bottom, place some old crocks, concave-side down,this helps with the drainage and will allow water to find a way of escaping out fromthe bottom of the barrow. Plant it up with summer bedding and you will have agreat talking point.I have three different types and size of chimney pots planted up in my garden.One, with an ornamental red grass that shimmers in the wind, another with ablue/green Juniper over hanging the sides of the pot and the third I start with a potof Hyacinths, moving on to Daffodils and then changing throughout the season.There are wooden planters, metal containers, terracotta window boxes, threesizes of glazed pots, a galvanised watering can, china pots and a butler sinkwhich I use for my alpine garden.If you are able to acquire an old style Butler sink, and have the ability to work withit, make up a mix of sand and cement, about five parts sand to one part cement,not very much water in the early stages. You need a reasonably stiff mix and adda good quantity of peat to the mixture. It’s good fun trying to get the mix toadhere to the sides of the sink. Try and score the glaze on all sides of the sink ifyou can, this helps the cement/peat mix adhere. Try applyingthe mix over two days you will find the mix will adherebetter the second day with a coating already applied.Why peat you may ask. Once your sink is planted upinto a miniature Alpine garden, or whatever you decideto plant, after about a month green moss will start togrow, on the peat mix, over the surface and give amature appearance. Happy Gardening fromNorman Parcell.- 26 -

JUMBLE SALESATURDAY 18 AUGUSTBACTON VILLAGE HALLat 2pmin aid ofROYAL BRITISH LEGION&WOMEN’S SECTION ROYAL BRITISH LEGIONRBL Women’s Section from Sandra WelhamA super garden meeting was held in June at Squirrel’s Hall, Wattisfield, which isthe home of Peggy and Ian Dryden. It was a lovely still clear evening andmembers were able to stroll around the immaculate garden and enjoy the variousgames. A lovely spread of refreshments had been prepared by Peggy and therewas a good draw run by Cynthia Elmer which made £42.50 profit. Guess theweight of the cake was won by Marina Ruck. Marbles in a tin by RosamundWells. Bowls by Angela Elmer. Darts won by Maureen Chambers. ChairmanAngela Elmer thanked Peggy and her family and presented her with a plant inappreciation. In July, the members met in the village hall and organised the July‘B’ Group meeting to be hosted by Bacton when the speaker will be florist LynCurtis. Also organised was the Lucky Dip Stall to be run at Bacton Fayre forwhich the members have donated approximately 150 prizes. The speaker wasPip Wright who showed slides and spoke on the book ‘Lucky is the Name’ whichhe compiled and co-edited. This was very interesting as it involved local villagesand is the story of Alfred Burrows written by him about his father Lucky’s largefarming family. Pip was thanked by the Chairman for bringing the book to life andall the books written by Pip were available for the members to purchase.1st Cotton & Bacton Guides, Brownies & RainbowsIf your daughter is interested in joining us please contactRosemary Jeffries on 01449 781657, E bactonbears@aol.comWe meet on Wednesdays in Bacton during Term Time.Rainbows (5-7 years) 5.30 – 6.30pmBrownies (7-10 years) 5.45 – 7.15pmGuides (10-14 years) 7.30 – 9pm- 27 -

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Bye-Bye Bacton!After a short and action packed 4 years at Bacton Middle School,we still don’t feel ready to leave. All the teachers are fabulous, withtheir own unique styles. Although we love our lessons, there isnothing better than having lesson time off, to go and do some funactivities; such as helping teachers with disco set-ups, or going tothe Primary Schools, to help out with sporting activities. As the endof term is arriving, there are tons and tons of exciting activities linedup for us; approaching soon is the Year 8 Pleasure Wood Hills trip.Also there is the long awaited Year 8 prom which every girl hasdreamed of since they were a foot tall. Arranging the prom, is agroup of us Year 8 pupils who are determined to make prom a nightto remember. Bacton makes every second count and none of uswants to leave. Next month we will be losing our amazing teacherand the best basketball coach we could ask for; Mr. Russell. He hasbrought us from amateur netball players, to County standardbasketball players. Also he has brought us lots of pride and successin everything we do. We have gained skills that we can use later onin life. Not only is Bacton losingMr. Russell, it is losing its highly fantabulous English teacherMiss Morris. Miss Morris is greatly thought of by all pupils. When wecame up in year 5, we were not the only ones new to the school;Miss Morris joined at the same time as us and she has grown notonly as a teacher, but as a friend too. The school’s famous ‘StrictlyCome Dancing’ was also a very memorable part of middle school.As the days are closing in, it is time for us to say goodbye to Bacton.Although we don’t want to go, unfortunately we have to. We willalways remember Bacton Community Middle School as a funatmosphere to be in. Bye-Bye Bacton!By Jasmine Stalford and Charley-ann Musselwhite.- 29 -

The Lions Club of Stowmarket and District presentThe Annual Sponsored Rhythm of Life Walkin memory of Lion Kit Carsonon Sunday 23rd September 2012The Rhythm of Life walk this year will take place in the beautiful surroundings ofThornham Walks at Thornham Magna, Eye, Suffolk. The walk travels throughbeautiful countryside taking visitors into ancient parkland, woodland andfarmland. A choice of 4 mile or 8 mile routes is offered. Full Marshalling andother support will be in place. Refreshments will be available at the start andfinish and also at a point on the longer route. Individual and groups are allwelcome. There is ample parking for walkers. Further information aboutThornham Walks is available on www.thornham.org.uk.Entry and sponsorship forms are available in advance from Lion JonathanPearce. Please email jonathan.pearce@stowlions.org.uk or telephone 01449771440, giving your name and address so that forms can be posted to you.Forms and further details can also be found on www.stowlions.org.uk.Registration of sponsorship forms will be from 9.00am until 10.00am on the day.The registered sponsorship form numbers will be entered into a draw. Thewinner will receive a £100 voucher for use in Ince’s Outdoor Shop, IpswichStreet, Stowmarket, kindly donated by the owner John Kingsley.Proceeds from the walk will go to Papworth Hospital and Lions Charities, soplease take part and call on your sponsors to donate to these good causes.WHY THROW IT OUT WHEN YOU CAN GIVE IT AWAY?Do you have items which are too good for the dump but too largeto take to the charity shop? Then why not recycle them within theBacton, Cotton and Wyverstone areas? You can advertise itemsyou are willing to give away in the Parish News. Examples might includebicycles, garden benches, beds, tables, TVs, chairs – anything which you thinksomeone else might enjoy using. Send the following details tobcwnews@gmail.com:-typeofitem(e.g.pinetable),size,condition,alongwithanemailortelephonecontact. ArrangementshavetobemadeentirelybetweenthedonorandrecipientandwillnotinvolvetheParishNewseditors.Theadwillnotberepeatedthefollowingmonthunlessyoucontactusagain.Would you like to edit theWyverstone, Cotton & Bacton Yearbook?If so please contact Helen 781255, helen@faxbase.co.uk- 30 -

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Dates for your diary – Mainly AugustAugHorticultural Society. No Meeting1 Aug Wed Cotton PC Meeting 7.30pm, Cotton Village Hall4 Aug Sat Bacton Fayre - Wyverstone Community Café at Fayre5 Aug Sun Bacton Parish Lunch, Manor Field.6 Aug Mon 2-4pm Kettle’s Calling, St Mary’s Bacton, all welcome8 Aug Wed 7:30pm RBL at Old Newton Sports and Social Club14 Aug Tue 12 noon. B & W Mothers’ Union. Lunch out at ThornhamCoach House – TBC18 Aug Sat 2.00pm JUMBLE SALE Bacton Village Hall in aid ofRoyal British Legion & RBL Women’s Section18 Aug Sat Wyverstone Community Café & Local Produce Market.Wyverstone Village Hall 10am -12:30pm20 Aug Mon 2-4pm Kettle’s Calling, St Mary’s Bacton, all welcome29 Aug Wed Wyverstone Over Sixties Club from 1:30pmB-B-Q and DrinksSept1,15, 29Sat Wyverstone Community Café & Local Produce Market.Wyverstone Village Hall 10am -12:30pm1 Sep Sat 3pm Cotton VPA Show, Cotton Village Hall3 Sep Mon 2-4pm Kettle’s Calling, St Mary’s Bacton, all welcome4 Sep Tue 7pm Wyverstone PC Meeting, Wyverstone Village Hall10 Sep Mon Women’s Section RBL Will Gray “When is a flower aweed and when is a weed a flower?”11 Sep Tue 2.30am B & W Mothers’ Union. Deanery AutumnService, at St Mary’s, Bacton11 Sep Tue 7:30pm Bacton & Wyverstone Horticultural Society. LateSummer Colour, Ben Potterton, Blacksmiths Nursery12 Sep Wed 7:30pm RBL at Old Newton Sports and Social Club15 Sep Sat 9:30am – 4:40pm Bacton & Wyverstone HorticulturalSociety visit to Pensthorpe17 Sep Mon 2-4pm Kettle’s Calling, St Mary’s Bacton, all welcome21 Sept Fri Cotton Village Hall, The Hound of the Baskervilles24 Sept Mon Bacton PC Meeting, Bacton Village Hall26 Oct1900hrsFri Grand Bacton Musical Firework Display, Bacton MiddleSchool. Information to follow, or find us on FaceBook.15 Nov Thu Voting day to select a Police and Crime Commissioner for SuffolkDate for your diary – 15 th November 2012 when the County will be voting toselect a Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk.Please send us your opinions about the future of the magazine by answeringthe questions on page 21. It is really important that we know your views as weneed to start making plans for next year’s productions, or not!- 32 -

Useful ContactsBacton Cotton & Wyverstone Good Neighbour Scheme 07980 948641Bacton Parish Clerk, Jane Brookman 01359 230897Cotton Parish Clerk, Colin Hall 781400Wyverstone Parish Clerk, John Bean 781343Parish News Editors:bcwnews@gmail.comDistribution: Peter Jennings pajennings@gmail.com 780326Advertising: Linda Last linda.last@talk21.com 781772Village Hall Hire Bacton, John Bean 781343Village Hall Hire Cotton, Ann Doherty 781083Village Hall Hire Wyverstone, Kerri or Mike 781151Bacton Health Centre 781777Mendlesham Health Centre 767722West Suffolk Hospital 01284 713000Ipswich Hospital 01473 712233Anglian Water 08457 145145UK Power Networks (power cuts/emergencies) 08007 838838Newspaper Deliveries Bacton Stores & Post Office 781366Brockford Home Delivery 01379 780241Milk Deliveries Leslie Lummis 767111Co-op 770142Benefice of Bacton with Wyverstone, Cotton & Old Newton, and Wickham SkeithRevd Dr Liz Varley, Rector 781108Revd Julia Lall, Curate 774646Mrs Elaine Miller, Lay Reader 770337Mrs Sheila Wright, Lay Reader 766392Mrs Helen Matter, Lay Reader 01473 298504Mr Peter Paine, Elder 767897Mrs Janice Shea, Elder 781263Mrs Jean Willoughby, Elder 766621Mr David Black, Church Warden St Mary’s Bacton 781347Mr Ray Bartrum, Church Warden St Mary’s Bacton 781526Mrs Linda Last, PCC Secretary St Mary’s Bacton 781772Mr Brian Manley, PCC Treasurer St Mary’s Bacton 781595Mr Winston Girling, Bell Ringer St Mary’s Bacton 674425Mr Mervyn Walker, Church Warden St Andrew’s Cotton 780272Mrs Jane deBeer, PCC Treasurer St Andrew’s Cotton 781594PCC Secretary – vacancyMr James Black, Church Warden St George’s Wyverstone 781913Mrs Angela Cook, PCC Secretary St George’s Wyverstone 781328Revd Barbara Bilston 781253Revd Stephen Yelland 612619Deacon Hilary Smith 781845Fr David Finegan (Catholic Parish of Our Lady, Stowmarket) 612946- 33 -

Sponsor Forms Available FromSt Mary’s, Bacton – Rosy Black – 781506St George’s, Wyverstone – Angela Cook – 781328St Andrew’s, Cotton – Joan Millward – 781828Cotton Methodist Chapel – Richard Brown - 781106- 34 -

Church of England Services in the Benefice during August 2012Sun. August 5 th (NINTH AFTER TRINITY):10.00 a.m. Benefice Communion Wickham Skeith Rev. Liz Varley3.00 p.m. Evensong Gipping Rev. Julia Lall6.30 p.m. Praise in the Community Wyverstone Wyverstone TeamSun. August 12 th (TENTH AFTER TRINITY):10.00 a.m. Benefice Communion Cotton Rev. Liz VarleySun. August 19 th (ELEVENTH AFTER TRINITY):10.00 a.m. Benefice Communion Wyverstone Rev. Julia LallSun. August 22 nd (TWELFTH AFTER TRINITY):10.00 a.m. Benefice Communion Old Newton Rev. Liz VarleySun. August 29 th (THIRTEENTH AFTER TRINITY):10.00 a.m. Benefice Communion Bacton Rev. Julia LallSidesman August Rotas for St.Mary’s, BactonAug 26 th 10am Sidesmen: Ron & Ruth SouthgateCoffee: Carol BartrumFrom the Parish Registers, BactonFuneralJune 19 th Terry SpaldingIn my Father’s house are many mansionsBaptismJuly 1 st Joshua Martijn AbbottJesus said ‘let the children come unto me’- 36 -

Cotton Methodist Services for AugustAll Services at 10:30amAug 5 Songs of Praise12 Morning Worship19 Morning Worship26 Morning WorshipSep 2 Morning WorshipA warm welcome awaits all who attend these services.Coffee morning for ‘MIND’ raised £217.06.Thanks to all who supported us.Forge Community Church, Debenham Leisure Centre2 Services every Sunday 9.30 and 11.30amincorporating 242 Youth Church and Kids at the Forgecontact info@forgechurch.com or 01449 710437 orvisit the website www.forgechurch.comThe Kettle’s Calling!Where?The Community Room, St Mary’s BactonWhen?Monday 6 th & 20 th August, 3 rd & 17 thSept, 2 – 4pmWho?Everyone is welcome – No charge! (though donations always welcome!)Why not come along for tea, toast, cakes and savouries?Come along and bring a friend!For more details, please ringLinda Last: 781772Janice Shea: 781263Rev Julia Lall: 774646Please let us know if you would like a lift.- 37 -

THE GOOD NEIGHBOURSARE HERE!Do you need help withtransport, collections, minorrepairs, pets, a one-off gardentidy, letter writing, form filling,befriending or lifts?The Bacton, Cotton andWyverstoneGood Neighbour SchemeAll volunteers have been CRBchecked and are covered bypublic liability insurance.Contact them on07980 948641.IF YOU WOULD LIKETO ADVERTISE IN THEPARISH NEWSplease contact Linda Laston 01449 781772or e-mail bcwnews@gmail.comCurrent rates for twelve issues:-Initial Set up fee £7.50Full A5 Page (18 x 12.5cm) £200Half A5 Page (8.5 x 12.5cm) £115Quarter A5 page portrait (8.5 x 6cm) £60Small Ads £5 per lineFull A5 Colour Page, outside back cover£80 for one issue –A memorable gift for that big birthday orcelebration!- 39 -

Junior ChurchGracesI’m not sure that many of us say mealtime graces any longer.Here are some nice ones.Blessings on the blossom,Blessings on the fruit,Blessings on the leaves and stem,Blessings on the root.Blessings on our dinner. AmenGod is great,God is good,Let us thank himFor our food. AmenWe are thankful, God, for our life,Our loving family, our home and the food before us.Please bless those who grow our food, preparedthis meal,and especially those who will clear up after it. Amen- 40 -

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 2012The theme of this year’s challenge is STORY LABencouraging young readers to search for and share stories.Pre-registration starts on July 15 th and the challenge runsfrom July 21 st to Sep 9 th . Children are asked to read sixbooks during this period. These may be fact or fiction,poetry or picture book, anything that is borrowed from thelibrary. Once the first book has been read they will receivetheir STORY LAB folder in which they can place theirstickers which are given after reading every two books.Other items such as bookmarks will be given as the gameprogresses. All those completing the challenge will bepresented with a certificate. To find out more about thechallenge log on to www.story-lab.org.uk.For further information please contact Stowmarket Library on01449 613143AT HOME LIBRARYSERVICEDo you enjoy reading but areunable to get to a static or mobilelibrary? Volunteers from theAt Home Library Service will deliverbooks or spoken wordcassettes/CDs to your home on afortnightly basis. They can orderspecific books for you, or bring youa selection to choose from.If you are interested please ringStowmarket Library01449 613143and leave your details with amember of staff. You will becontacted later by a volunteer.Bacton FayreSaturday 4 th August 2012This year’s Show will feature:‘The Tigers’ Freefall ParachuteTeamFlower Show MarqueeStowmarket Beekeepers AnnualShowDog Show FunfairVintage VehiclesChildren’s RacesLive EntertainmentMany stalls, games, sideshows,refreshments, etcAny enquiries regarding theshow, offers of help, requestsfor stalls, please contact theFayre Committee on01449 781953- 41 -

Following last year’s productions ofDracula & A Christmas CarolWe are pleased to welcome back this year“The Keeper’s Daughter Theatre Company”with their very unique take on the classics7:30pm 21 ST September 2012Cotton Village HallPresentsTickets £7.50Children and Students £5.00From Collins of Cotton Plant Centre (op Finbow’s Yard)On 781083 and 07946 722306Not to be missedLook out for their Christmas production- 42 -

MESSAGE FOR CONTRIBUTORSTo contact the Parish News editors or send a contribution, pleaseemail us at bcwnews@gmail.com. The deadline is the 15 th of thepreceding month but send your items earlier if you can, settingyour page size to A5. If you do not have email, please deliver yourcontributions with a contact phone number to Bacton Rectory.Community advertisements intended to be used as full pagesshould be readable when reduced to a quarter of an A5 page.Anyone wishing to sponsor the back page of the magazine incolour needs to contact the editors at least two months inadvance. We would love to hear from anyone who would like tohelp with editing or distribution.- 43 -

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F. G. BROWN – OPTICIANSDenmark House, 41 Bury StreetStowmarket.Tel:- 01449 612812/674030As independent opticians we offer a morepersonalised eyecare service that you can trust forall the family including:-Optomap retinal examinationColorimetryA wide range of competitively priced framesand spectacle lensesContact lensesPrescription and non-prescription sunglassesYour sight care is our priorityGavin P DeansB.V.Sc. M.R.C.V.SVeterinary SurgeonHAUGHLEYVETERINARY CENTRE63 Old Street, Haughley, Stowmarket01449 673366A small friendly practice offering a fullmedical and surgical service forcompanion pets.Also atThurstonVeterinary Centre01359 23220024 hour Emergency CoverDomestic ApplianceRepairsFor local, reliable service please call Alan:01449 613457or 07508 051 518WASHING MACHINE DISHWASHEROVEN HOB TUMBLE DRYER- 48 -

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Colin’sDriving TuitionBSM franchised Instructor07505 526459Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds and surrounding villagesColin181260@yahoo.co.ukS & G BuildersGeneral Building &Property Maintenance ServicesBrickworkincluding Fireplace SurroundsCarpentryincluding Door Handling ServiceFencingPorchways, Conservatories &ExtensionsFree quotations and advice forDomestic & commercial contractsCall Gareth or Stacy Full Trade Qualifications0779503051 or 07788186581Anglia Transport TrainingManual & AutomaticIntensive Driving CoursesB + E Trailer TrainingDENNIS MILLIER01449 781849 07799 662443- 50 -

Bacton Stores & Post OfficeShop Green • Bacton • Stowmarket • Suffolk IP14 4LGTel: 01449 781366Rod & Sue WickendenRod, Sue and staff look forward to welcoming you in to our storeFresh bread, cakes & savouries baked dailyLocally sourced produce, groceries, beers, ales & cidersNewspapers & magazines in store & delivered locallyGreeting cards, wrapping paper & stationeryMonthly Special Offers – See in store for details – many items half priceFresh milk and dairy productsFresh fruit and vegetablesFrozen food and ice creamsFreshly sliced local hamTea, coffee & sandwichesWines from around the worldFresh cut flowers & pot plantsGrocery itemsShop open Monday—Friday 7.30am - 8pm, Saturday 8am – 8pmSunday & Bank Holidays 9am - 8pmPost Office openMon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5.30pmWednesday & Saturday 9am - 12.30pmCountrysideConservation& Tree ServicesTree Surgery, Tree PlantingHedge Laying & TrimmingFruit Tree PruningLeylandii ManagementTurf LayingPond CreationStump GrindingWood Chip MulchFire LogsMark BleayBSc (Hons)01359 24243607702 642463FREE QUOTATIONSwww.cctrees.co.uk£5,000,000 public liability insuranceRSAPEST MANAGEMENTHAUGHLEY01449 67208307745 771516GAME OVERFORRats, Mice, Moles, RabbitsSquirrels, Ants, Wasps, FliesBirds, Bees, CockroachesBedbugs, Fleas, Woodworm etc.Deer and Fox ManagementFully qualified and insuredpest controlFor a Service you can rely onNational Pest Technician Association- 51 -

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FRESH FRUIT & VEG TO YOUR DOORQuality seasonal fresh fruit, vegetables and salad delivereddirectly to your home, from your local family greengrocer.Create your own box (call for a stock list) or select from one of ourmixed fruit, vegetable and salad boxes:Box Option 1A selection for asingle personhousehold£7Box Option 2A selection for atwo personhousehold£12Box Option 3A selection for athree personhousehold£16Box Option 4A selection for afour personhousehold£20● Weekly deliveries Repeat orders taken ●● Order by 5pm Monday for delivery Wednesday ●● Free delivery within 4-mile radius of Old Newton●Place your order by calling 01449 780416texting 07786 165402 or emailing sandjirons@hotmail.co.ukwww.sjigreengrocers.co.uk- 53 -

MICHELE COLECHIROPODISTMSSch MBchA RGNT 01449 781396M 07740 988172E chelecole@aol.comDavid FosterLocalHeating & Plumbing EngineerCORGI & OFTEC RegisteredBoiler Servicing & Repairs(Oil & Gas including LPG)Central Heating InstallationsPumps, Valves & Programmers fittedBathroom/Shower InstallationsGas Appliance InstallationsWater Softener InstallationsGeneral PlumbingT 01449 781477M 07979 505618PAULA’SDRIVING SCHOOLA.D.I. APPROVEDPASS PLUSPaula Handley-Howard07929 663919www.drivingschoolstowmarket.co.ukEastern FramesPicture FramingYour local, ProfessionalPicture FramersJohn & Trisha NoyGlass & Mounts CutGreetings Cards & Photo FramesNeedlework Stretched & Framedwww.easternframes.co.ukFast & Reliable ServiceMon-Fri 9am-5pmSat 9am-12noonRed House FarmStation RoadHaughleyT 01449 675897- 54 -

M A Heating ServicesOil, Gas and LPG boiler servicing,replacement and repairsRepairs to central heating system faultsi.e. pumps, programmers and cylindersServicing and repairs to Rayburn, Aga,Stanley and EsseLandlord’s CertificatesT 01379 783427Wickham Gate, High Street, Gislingham, Suffolk IP23 8JD- 55 -

BIOFLOWHigh QualityMAGNETIC PRODUCTSFor helping people and animalsCan be purchased fromBRIGHT FUTURE:Roy & Di BarkerGreat Ashfield01359 241045Free Talks to Groups onMagnotherapy &Saving Money with MagnetsRaise money atCoffee Mornings -ask Di along todemonstrate the productsPest Control & Prevention:Rat & Mouse Eradication &Prevention of access to PremisesInsect control, prompt service to Wasps,Hornet’s nests, Ants, Fleas, Flies etc.Mole control by all Ministry approved methodsProperty Care:Woodworm/Deathwatch Beetle30 year Bonded Guarantee availableInsect Control:Fly Control Units, Electric & AdhesiveFly screens, chain curtains, plastic strip curtainsPlease ring for competitive prices fromYOUR local company0800 074 2450Command Pest Control LtdCommand House, College Farm, Church Lane,Preston St Mary, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9NQT 01787 248049portablespacecabin & container hire ● sales ● transportLarge range of steel anti-vandal containers to help you meet health &safety law and protect yourself against theft.Free site visits and a helpful service from a reliable local company.01449 782123offices ● canteens ● steel stores ● toilets ● drying roomswww.portablespace.co.uk- 56 -

KEVIN LAFLINGENERAL BUILDERPAINTER & DECORATORPLASTERER30 yearsexperience01449 781207No jobtoo smallMOWERMAN LTDSales ofnew & used Lawnmowers,Ride-ons, Strimmers,Cultivators etc.Also cylinder grinding, servicing,spare parts, repairs etcFree local collection24 hr. Answer ServiceHighly competitive ratesA.KendallElm CottageBlacksmith Road, Cotton01449 781157- 57 -

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CYCLE SHOPFINBOW’S YARDBACTONComputerproblems?We provide all types of computerconsultancy and support.We also build, upgrade andmaintain systems.No problem too big or too small.For help & advice callGordon or Helen01449 781255faxbase ltdFamily bikes, including toddlers’ trikes,accessories, parts, repair & servicingRALEIGH, DIAMONDBACK,CLAUD BUTLER & FALCON01449 781036www.finbowsyardcycles.co.uk- 59 -

Picture FramingbyCarola SettleQuality Mounting &Framing of Prints,Photographs, Paintings,Embroideries etc.At competitive pricesFriendly advice &Professional ServiceStanwell House, High Street,Gislingham, Eye, SuffolkT 01379 783415Graham Moore ElectricalBlacksmith’s Cottage, Silver StreetOld Newton IP14 4HFFor all your electrical needsFor a friendly and efficient servicecall Graham onT 01449 673705 orM 07867 560357FREEESTIMATESALL WORKGUARANTEEDAndy HarrisA J Harris(Decorating &Home Improvements) LtdFor a qualitydecorating serviceat a competitive priceBoth exterior & interior workundertaken, including generalproperty maintenanceFor a trustworthy, friendlyand local service 01449 781968M 07940 727161- 60 -

The CottageGardenerFor All Your Gardening NeedsWeeding, pruning, planting, lawn cutting, hedge trimmingGarden clearance, patios, fencing, paths, sheds, deckingPlant advisory & supply service, hanging baskets & potsKnowledgeable, professional & reliableNo job too small – free estimatesContact John on:-Mobile:- 07833 088576 or email:- cottagegardener@live.co.ukKR CUTZUNISEX HAIRSTYLISTOPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAYNEW CUSTOMERS WELCOME!STARBRIGHTCHILDREN’S & BABY’SCLOTHES SHOPCAN WE SELL YOURGOOD QUALITYCLOTHES, TOYS ORNURSERY EQUIPMENT?01449 781943FIND US AT FINBOW’S YARDBACTON07907 755739LYNDHURST, STATION RD, COTTON(OPPOSITE FINBOWS YARD)- 61 -

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