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Church Officers 

Priest in Charge 

Rev.Barbara Hume The Vicarage, Queen Street, Castle Hedingham. 01787 462136 

Associate Priest 

 

Reader 

David Brown 14 Hawkwood Road Sible Hedingham 01787 461904 

Organist & Choirmaster 

Mark King 24 Graysmead Sible Hedingham 01787 463371 

Evangelist 

Lynne Moffat 1 Crown Street Castle Hedingham 01787 463377 

Saint Nicholas Church, Castle Hedingham 

Churchwardens 

Charles Bird Maple Cross Cottage, Sudbury Road 01787 463350 

Sue Southgate 14 Crown Street, Castle Hedingham 01787 461638 

Treasurer 

Colin Wood Pye Corner , Castle Hedingham 01787 460023 

Electoral Roll Officer 

Graham Hurley 2 Falcon Square 01787 461320 

Magazine Distribution 

Sue Southgate 14 Crown Street, Castle Hedingham 01787 461638 

Bell Ringing 

Mark Barnes Petershill, Nunnery Street, Castle Hedingham 01787 462126 

The He dinghams 

Cas t l e He dingham & Sible He dingham 

Saint Peter's Church, Sible Hedingham 

Churchwardens 

Reg May 24 Castle Meadow, Sible Hedingham 01787 462421 

Sue Brooker 7 Parkfields, Sible Hedingham 01787 461818 

Treasurer 

Alison Lilley 10 Hawthorns , Sible Hedingham 01787 461488 

Secretary 

Marie May 24 Castle Meadow, Sible Hedingham 01787 462421 

Covenant Secretary 

Brenda Powell Barr Hall, Morris Green 01787 460349 

Magazine Distribution 

Tracey Goodchild Hobarts, High street Green 01787 469683 

Bell Ringing 

Janice Watkins 8, Elm Close, Sible Hedingham 01787 460900 

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St Nicholas, Castle Hedingham 

Churc h Se r v i c e s 

Sunday May 1st 9.30 Family Service 

6.30 Evening Prayer. 

Sunday May 8th 9.30am Holy Communion 

6.30pm Evensong 

Sunday May 15th 9.30am Morning Prayer 

6.30pm Holy Communion (1662) 

Sunday May 22 nd no service, Joint Holy Communion at St 

Peter’s 


Sunday May 29th 10.30 Ecumenical service at the 

URC. 


St Peter’s Sible Hedingham 

Sunday May 1st 

11.00 Family Service and Baptisms 

Tuesday May 7 th 1.30pm Pram service 

Sunday May 18 h 

11.00 Holy Communion 

Tuesday May 10 th 1.30 Pram service 

Sunday May 15 h 

11.00 Morning Prayer 

Tuesday May 17 th 1.30 Pram service 

Sunday May 22 nd 10.30 Joint Holy Communion 

Tuesday May 24th 1.30 Pram service 

Sunday May 29 th 10.30 Ecumenical service at the URC. 

Village Contacts 

Sible Hedingham 

Alderford Water Mill Brian Mills 01787 460069 

Baptist Church Nick Vosper 01787 238553 

Film Club Sally Glen 01787 460008 

Flower Club Margaret Hubbard 01787 461435 

Hedingham Singers Bob Lilley 07790 573435 

Hedingham Sports & Social Club 01787 460264 

Hedingham United Footballl Club 

Men's Team Secreatry Julie George 01787 460147 

Youth Team Secretary Sheila Cooper 01787 460463 

Heritage Society Rob Warley 01787 460664 

Library 169 Swan Street 01787 460650 

Mollies Wood Angela Weatherby 01787 460114 

Parish Council: Office 75 Swan Street 

Parish Council: Clerk Adrian Bircher 01787 462568 

Thursday Club Brenda Jackson 01787 461644 

Twinning Association Secretary Jean Collings 01787 461663 

Village Hall Bookings Castle Hedingham 07707 613092 

Women's Institute Jean Collings 01787 461663 

Castle Hedingham 

Art Group Jean Craig 01787 461309 

Beavers Stuart Carter 01787 461149 

Book Group Alison Canfor 01787 462537 07713509445 

Brownies & Rainbows Michelle Blake 01787 460189 

Carpet Bowls Club Ray Bird 01787 463291 

Castle Hedingham Club Dave Applebee 01787 462172 

Castle Players Laurie Scrivens 01787 469766 

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Cub Scouts Stuart Carter 01787 461149 

Explorer Scouts Mark Barnes 01787 462126 

Gardening Club Maureen Lofting 01787 463343 

Guides 1st Hedingham Kathie Hoye 01787 280200 

Heritage Society Rob Warley 01787 460664 

Memorial Hall Bookings Ann Edney 07736 239599 

Mobile Police Station 07989 335719 

United Reformed Church Rev. Joshua Norris 01787 581180 

secretary Mrs M. Stanhope 01787 475064 

Parish Council Clerk Claire Waters 07845 056597 

Parish Council Chairman Garry Southgate 01787 461638 

Scouts Stuart Carter 01787 461149 

Solar Group Miles Scrivens 01787 469766 

Women's Group Anne Beard 01787 469719


Par is h Magazine 

Priestly 

Ponderings 

Are you a bit bored by the news lately? Politicians tax returns, Panamaniannian 

tax havens, and lots of news about Europe. Should we be in? Out? Or should 

we just shake it all about? 

On a more serious note, I do hope you are taking a keen interest in the 

discussions on Europe and giving it some thought. My prayer is that, as a 

nation, we can balance what is good and fair for ourselves and our families 

with what it good and fair for those less fortunate than ourselves. I hope we 

can balance the decisions we make now with the potential future we will be 

making for ourselves and our children. In church, we will be prayerfully 

considering what we think Jesus might be saying about our decisions and 

choices as we seek to bring in His kingdom in these villages. 

One person who has learned to take a long perspective is our Queen. As she 

approaches her 90 th birthday there will me plenty of opportunities to celebrateebra 

with her. She is now the longest reigning monarch in British History (64 years) 

and has advised 12 Prime Ministers. Look inside the magazine for the 

upcoming events. 

The Queen has often mentioned her faith in Jesus Christ in her Christmas 

broadcasts. She acknowledges that she has derived great strength from her 

faith during some difficult times. Living as she does under public scrutiny the 

challenges within her family have made the news on many occasions. Howev- 

er, this is what she said on her Christmas broadcast in 2014. 

“For me, the life of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose birth we celebrate 

today, is an inspiration and an anchor in my life. A role model of recon- 

ciliation and forgiveness, he stretched out his hands in love, acceptance e and 

healing. Christ’s example has taught me to seek respect and value all people 

of whatever faith and none. “ 

If you are in need of inspiration and an anchor in your life then perhaps you 

could find the same comfort and support as the Queen. This is one thing that 

royalty and commoners can share; the King of Kings, the Prince of Peace, 

Jesus Christ, loves us all. 

Love, peace and joy to you all. 

Revd Liz Paxton 

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Come 

and visit our ‘OUTSTANDING’ 

nursery, and see for yourself what 

makes us so special. 

Open Since July 2015 

Government funded free sessions 

available. 

Telephone : 07721 7 

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Memorial Hall 

Castle Hedingham 

Every Tuesday 

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Alderford Mill 


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ALDERFORD MILL, SIBLE HEDINGHAM. 

CO9 3HX 

Celebrating National Mills’ Weekend 

National Mills’ Weekend is the annual festival of England’s milling 

heritage and provides you with a fantastic opportunity to visit mills 

around the country, many of which are not usually open to the public. 

The Friends of Alderford Mill will be marking this event which takes 

place on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 May. The Mill will be open on 

both days from 1:00pm to 5:00pm and a local amateur radio group will 

be with us. They will be in radio contact with radio groups in other 

mills around the country to celebrate National Mills’ Weekend. Not 

only will you be able to explore the Mill this weekend and learn about 

this important part of our heritage, but you will be able to find out 

about amateur radio from members of the group at the same time. 

As usual, refreshments will be available at the Mill and free car parking 

will be available nearby. Admission is free, but you may wish to 

make a donation towards the upkeep and maintenance of the Mill. 

UNITED REFORMED CHURCH 

Regular weekly services are held on 

Sundays at 9.30am 

at the Chapel in Queen Street, Castle 

Hedingham. The services often take 

place in the new room at the back of 

the building, which can be accessed 

via the side door. 

Further details from the Secretary 

Mary Stanhope (01787) 475064 

Weekly Activities at Hedingham Baptist 

Church: 

Sunday: Worship is at 10.30am and 6.30pm 

Sunday school and crèche facilities at 10.30am only 

Monday: “Cygnets” Toddler group for parents, carers 

and Pre-school children, from 10am till 12am 

Thursday: Coffee/Tea and scones drop-in. Open to All. 

No charge. 

ROMAN CATHOLIC SERVICES 

There are regular weekly services held 

at 9.00am in St. Peter’s Church, Sible 

Hedingham, which are led by 

Father Brian McGilloway, the Roman 

Catholic Priest based at Halstead. 

You are warmly invited to join them 

for their services. 

Looking forward to June, the Mill will be open again to visitors on 

Sunday 12 June from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. 

We were very pleased with the response to our first opening of the 

year in April. We had well over 100 visitors during the afternoon with 

not only people from the Hedingham area, but also from as far afield 

as Derbyshire and Kent. Many made comments about the how interesting 

the Mill is and how it shows off the technology of medieval 

milling very well. 

We are sure that you will find the Mill equally fascinating and we look 

forward to your visit. 

You can find details of the Mill on the website: www.alderford 

mill.org. 

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Would you like to play cricket? 

We are always keen to welcome new and returning 

players for friendly games against local teams. 

Our season is up and running and here are our home 

matches this month: 

14 th May v Lindsell 2pm 

21 st May v Wickham St Paul’s 2pm 

29 th May v Wethersfield 2pm 

We have a full schedule of games planned throughout 

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Tuesday June 1 st 

2-4pm. HURCH 

ST PETER’S CHURCH 

Come and help us celebrate the 

Church‛s birthday! 

Games and activities – All Free – 

ages 5-11. 

Do let us know if you can come : Marie May 462421 

or Rev. Liz Paxton 277270 

The first weekend of March is now traditionally the London Live Monopoly Run , an 

event organised by a scouting district south of London and now in its 19th year . We had 

three teams taking part and set off bright and early from behind the Coop in Swan 

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Street bright and early on Saturday 5th March in a minibus and car. Arriving at Island 

Gardens on the Isle of Dogs we took the DLR and Jubilee Line to Waterloo where the 

information regarding the day was received , last minute plans made and at 9.30 am 

everyone set off .Our teams were initially going in different directions , one team headed 

to the London Clink , another went to Mayfair while the third went to Euston , thereafter 

making their way around London and the “virtual “ monopoly board . Meeting them 

back at Greenwich they seemed to have all had a good time , final positions were not 

high but its the participation that counts and the enjoyment !! We had a bingo night a 

few weeks ago , although often thought to be an older persons game when chocolate as 

prizes is on offer then the “eyes down “ becomes more interesting . !! Looking forward 

now to better weather and longer evenings, hikes , camps etc . April is going to be busy 

with Legoland and D of E hikes and then planning for the Essex Jamboree . 

We meet at Wooding Lodge , Castle Hedingham 7.30pm 9.30 pm everyy 

Wednesday during a school term . 

Thanks Mark Barnes .07836650817 

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Solar Society 

On Monday 9th May Paul Bateman will be talking on 'Opera from the 

Inside.' 

This is bound to be a popular session led by Paul, our local, internationally 

well-known musician. 

We start at 2.30pm and there will be a break for free light refreshments 

halfway through. The session should end by 4.30pm. 

Members:£3.00 Non-Members: £5.00. All welcome. 

On June 6th Seona Ford will give a talk at 2.30pm on Dorothy Sayers. Her 

life and Work. 

All meetings are at The Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Castle 

Hedingham. 

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Garden Club 



Filling Station 

Hi everyone as the weather has been mild I expect you have been very busy in your 

gardens it is lovely to see everything coming into bloom . 

We all enjoyed our talk this month given by Ken Crowther of the B.B.C. such a 

fantastic speaker explaining how he choose to become an apprentice gardener 

working and training in a lot of London parks etc he also described some of the 

characters he has met during his career.Crowther Landscapes were established in 

1966,he eventually found his way into radio presenting which of course he still 

does today and he now has an online gardening station called World Radio 

Gardening which I am sure some of you will enjoy. 

Our monthly meetings have now finished until September but in the meantime we 

are holding a Plant Sale on May 28th 10.00a.m.to 12.00p.m.with refreshments 

provided by The Castle Women’s Group this was a great success last year so 

please come along and support us as our fundraising helps to pay for the great 

speakers we have.You will also have a chance for a cuppa, a piece of cake and a 

chat, sounds good to me. 

There are one or two places still available for our trip to Wisley on June 26th £20 

to include entrance and coach as you can see this is good value for money please 

ring Maureen on the number below if you wish to book a seat. 

On July 14th we are visiting Snares Hill Cottage Stebbing this will start at 

2p.m.cost will be £6 to include tea and cake,once again if you would like to come 

ring Maureen on the number below. 

We do hope that we will see you at some of the above events remember it is a great 

way to meet people. 

Bye for now Jean Collings Secretary. 

Please ring Maureen Lofting Chairman on 01787 463343 for 

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Sible Hedingham Twinning Association 

Bonjour mes amis by the time you are reading this our members will have 

returned home from their visit to Choisy. having had a great weekend I’m sure, as 

we are always made so very welcome by our French friends 

Twentysix members have taken part this year, several from Castle Hedingham 

and others from Halstead,Gt.Maplestead and Sudbury as you can see our 

membership is quite widespread. 

We have two fundraising events planned for this year, a Barbeque is being held at 

Margaret Judds on August 13th our grateful thanks to Margaret for hosting this 

and a Quiz on November 12th at the Memorial Hall Castle Hedingham where 

once again David Gotterman will be the Quizmaster helped of course by his wife 

Rhona these are always so popular and further details will be given nearer the 

time. 

As I have said before our fundraising is essential to keeping our Association 

going so please put these dates in your diaries,everyone is welcome. .If you would 

like to know more about the Association please don’t hesitate to ring either of the 

numbers below we would be so pleased to hear from you. 

Jean Collings Secretary 01787 461663 

Cherry Chapman Members Secretary 01787 237556 

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people currently receiving treatment for cancer or post-treatment, no matter how long ago, 

and for their carers. Those attending come from towns and villages in the North-East Essex 

and Sudbury areas. If you feel a bit isolated post-diagnosis, it can help a lot to talk with 

people in similar circumstances. 

We meet on the third Thursday of each month at 10.30 in the Reading Room, Great 

Yeldham, where we have refreshments and friendly chat, the occasional speaker and focus 

on a particular subject. The topic for April was the Tracks of our Years, a musical session. 

We welcome anyone who has a skill they can share with us, perhaps in singing, making 

something, healthy eating, exercise or relaxation. And if you have any free time on your 

hands, once a month or just occasionally, we also need people to help with the essential 

refreshments and getting the room ready! 

Next meeting: Thursday 19 th May. 

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Hello everyone hope you have all been enjoying the lovely weather we have had this 

past week mind you as I am writing this it is pouring with rain ,still at least it seems 

like winter has finished. 

I am pleased to say that our Nostalgic Supper Evening was a great success,the food 

was delicious which of course we would have expected as our members are great 

cooks.Our visitors from Ridgewell and Wickham St.Paul W.I.s said what a superb 

evening it had been and wanted to know when the next one would be ! gosh we have 

get over this one first because as you can imagine it takes a lot of time and effort.Our 

thanks go to Maureen Lofting who organised the evening and quizzes for us and of 

course our members who provided the food and wonderful raffle prizes, well done 

everyone. 

Ann Gill who organises our outings has been busy making final arrangements for a 

trip to Norfolk on July 7tth first to Alysham to have lunch at the railway and then by 

train to Wroxham where we will have time to have a look around before boarding a 

boat for an hour and a half trip on the Broads,it should be a really lovely day, this trip 

is to replace the one to the B.B.C.London which they unfortunately had to cancel 

.Ann has also arranged a special afternoon out for members on August 2nd to have 

Afternoon Tea at the Swan Lavenham ,this can be the traditional Cream tea or a 

Savoury Tea ,as you can see we know how to enjoy ourselves. 

As I said in my last report our programme for 2016/2017 has been arranged other 

talks will include Alexander Bass The History And Wildlife Of 

R.S.P.B.Minismere,Judy Anderson The Remarkable Story Of Great Ormond Street 

Hospital,Tracy Mackness Giggly Pig Company Turning My Life Around and Linda 

Scoles Divided By A Common Language English As Spoken By Americans Aint 

The Same,as you can see it is a very varied programme, I will let youknow the rest 

next month,I hope some of these will encourage you to come and give us a try and 

hopefully become a member as this would give you the opportunity to come on some 

of our lovely outings. 

Some of our members will be attending our Annual Group Meeting at Ridgewell 

W.I.entitled “A Right Royal Night” in honour of the Queen,s 90th Birthday, this 

should be an excellent evening. 

Our meeting on May 16th is our Annual General Meeting and 

N.F.W.I.Resolutions. 

The competition will be “A Handy Hint”. 

Please remember we love to see new faces all you have to do is ring me on the 

number below. 

Jean Collings Secretary 01787 461663 

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Heritage Society 

Our next meetings: 

May AGM – please note both change of date and venue 

Edward Bingham – Castle Hedingham potter – a talk by village recorder and historian, 

Charles Bird 

Meeting 7.45pm Thursday 5 th May – St Nicholas Church, Castle Hedingham 

In May our meeting is a short AGM followed by a talk on our famous, local potter, 

postmaster and historian Edward Bingham (1829-1914). Bingham’s pottery is highly 

valued and can now be found in museums and exhibitions in both Britain and America. 

Charles has extensively researched Edward Bingham’s life and work and will be 

bringing along examples of his ceramics. 

Our meetings and activities are open to all, do come along and join the society – 

the AGM is the ideal time to join. This year, members will benefit from a 

membership that for 2016/17 will last for 15 months. 

Membership: £12.00 single: £18.00 joint per annum – under 16 year old – free. 

The Goldingham Medieval Excavations – a visit to Hill Farm, 

Gestingthorpe to see the new archaeological discoveries and the spring flora 

and fauna with farmer, author and local historian Ashley Cooper 

Visit –Thursday 26 May – meet at Hill Farm, Gestingthorpe -7.00pm 

This very popular visit will be for members only so a further incentive to join the 

society. Transport available- meet at the Bell, Castle Hedingham – 6.30pm 

In June two further dates – both walks open to all: 

Saturday 11 June – the Magna Carta Walk part 2 – a return walk this 

time from Castle Hedingham to Clare to celebrate 801 years since the Magna 

Carta sealing! 

Meet 10.00am – Castle Hedingham Memorial Hall – please arrange own transport 

back or register interest in walk at AGM, when some transport sharing arrangements 

can be organised? 

Walk free to all. 

Sunday 19 June – Tollesbury Wick Marshes – a visit to these exceptional 

Essex coastal marshes and a walk around the 600 acre site with EWT warden 

Jonathan Smith. 

Tollesbury Wick is a rare example of an Essex fresh water grazing marsh worked for 

decades by traditional methods sympathetic to wild life. 

Meet 9.30am at the Bell, Castle Hedingham for transport or at the marshes, 

Tollesbury at 10.30 am 

Members-free, non members -£5.00 

Further details: Rob Worley 01787-460664, Ronnie Green 

01787-460281 

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Loc al Ads The He dinghams 

Castle Women’s Group 

Par i s h Magazine Par is h Magazine 

Hedingham Baptist Church 

177 Swan Street Sible 

Hedingham 

Coffee Mornings 

Thursdays 10-12.00 

Come alone or bring a 

friend 

Children will be welcome 

and toys will be provided 

Donations only 

We were very fortunate that Miranda Pender very kindly stepped in at the last 

moment, owing to the original speaker being unwell, and gave us a very entertaining 

evening on March 18th. Miranda is a singer/songwriter who has had a change of 

career in the last few years, to pursue her love of music. Her presentation included 

amusing stories and backgrounds to her songs, which she accompanied herself on a 

guitar. 

On April 15 th members enjoyed the annual meal at the Moot House – delicious food 

and good company – a great evening. 

On May 13 th we welcome Brian Carline whose talk is entitled ‘Tripe and Trotters’. 

This includes tales of a post-war northern childhood, which I think will include more 

than a touch of humour. Brian was a school teacher for 35 years, has tried his hand as 

a comedian, and in retirement has published several books. He is also a keen 

gardener, specialising in fuchsia and pelargonium. I’m very much looking forward to 

Brian’s talk. All meetings take place at the Memorial Hall, Castle Hedingham, starting 

at 7.45pm. 

It’s ‘all go’ on the tea and cakes front (nothing unusual there, then!!). On Saturday 

May 28 th , we are joining forces with the Garden Club and providing tea/coffee and 

cakes between 10.0 and 12.0 to supplement their Plant Sale. 

On May 31 st we are booked into the Tiptree Jam Tearoom, now at Cressing Barns, 

due to arrive at 2.0 pm, leaving the Hedinghams at 1.30 pm. After the refreshments, 

we are free to explore the barns and gardens. If you would like to go and need a lift, 

or can offer a lift, please let Ann know on 01787 469719. 

The next coach trip is June 8 th to Oxford, a do-as-you-please day, for £15 per person. 

We leave Memories, Castle Hedingham at 7.45 am, The Bell at 7.50 and Coop, Sible 

Hedingham at 8.0 am. In order to give everyone a full day, we leave Oxford at 4.0 

pm. 

Then on September 16 th we are going first to the Bure Valley Railway in Aylsham, 

where a 2-course roast lunch is booked for us. This is followed by a ride on the 

historic railway to Wroxham where we will be transferred by our coach to a waiting 

boat for a 1.5 to 2 hour cruise on the Broads. We will then have approximately an 

hour in Wroxham before departing for home at 5.0 pm. The inclusive cost of the day 

is £38.50. We leave the Hedinghams at 8.30 am. 

To book for coach trips contact Ann on 01787 469719 or Hilda on 

01787 460876. Both trips are open to everyone, so we look forward to 

see you there. Please contact Ann as above for any group queries. 

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The H e dinghams 


Molly’s Wood 

Molly’s Wood & Nature Notes 

In our last contribution tion to the Parish Magazine we made a special reference to 

the community involvement in our Molly’s Wood project. This month we 

would like to stress the part we can play in the innate desire for knowledge and 

learning in young children. “Curiosity”. Speak to any child psychologist and 

he will tell you that the developing brain in children is at its highest activity 

during the years of 3 – 7 and that encouraging the child’s curiosity is the 

greatest stimulus to that development. To quote Ray Mears “knowledge weighs 

nothing and costs even less”. 

April is a month of awakening with very special changes in the countryside 

which the very young can have, perhaps for the first time, in Molly’s Wood. 

We cannot guarantee to show a chick hatching from an egg or a butterfly 

emerging from its pupa, in real life, but we can show children how to make 

bows and arrows from local wood, demonstrate where butterflies go in winter 

time and how to find lots of insect wild life under cover. 

During one of the visits from the Lions Hall Primary School the children had 

the excitement of finding the bones of a dead hare which had been picked clean 

in the meadow. I quote the observations from their teacher Carolyn White, 

“The children spotted the skeleton themselves and immediately started 

wondering what had killed it and what it had been. They looked for clues in the 

bits of fur they could see and guesses ranged from dog,” because it's the same 

colour as my grandad's dog” to rabbit “because we always see rabbit poo here” 

which I think demonstrates the importance of regular outside activity time. The 

children's most prized find was a leg and foot attached and still working joint. 

They asked questions about how it worked, what part was it on themselves, and 

they tried to make similar movements. We spent over 20 minutes looking at 

different parts, inspecting fur and wondering what it was and what killed it. It 

wasn't at all macabre, just a unique, thought provoking learning opportunity”. 

(Unquote). Similar hands-on experiences should be supported as they cannot be 

found in books or on television. 

Curiosity should be encouraged 

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St Peter’s 

ontact Sally Glen on 01787 460008 or visit 

www.essexinfo.net/siblehedingham/hedinghamfilmclub 

CASTLE HEDINGHAM PAROCHIAL CHARITIES 

A Trust Fund exists in Castle Hedingham for any 

UHVLGHQWLQ resident ‘in need, QHHG GLVWUHVV distress or RU VXI suffering I HULQJ hardshLS· KDUGVKLS· 

Hospital transport** can also be arranged 

depending on need and availability.For more information 

please contact the secretary. 

Mrs Brenda Beadle, 01787 460336**We would be pleased to 

hear from anyone willing to 

join the rota of drivers. 

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CASTLE HEDINGHAM OPEN 

GARDENS 2016 

The date for this years Open 

Gardens will be the weekend of 

the 

25 th & 26 th June 2016 

Would you like to open your 

garden? 

Would you be available to help 

during that weekend? 

Please contact me if you can offer 

any assistance as we work 

together to raise funds for St. 

Nicholas Church. 

Please contact: Sue Southgate 

FRIENDS OF ST. PETER’S 

Registered Charity No 803257 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

at 

St Peter’s Church 


on 

Wednesday 18 th May 2016 

at 

7.30pm 

Everyone is welcome to this meeting, 

particularly if you are interested in 

helping 

to preserve our beautiful historic 

Church. 

Refreshments will be served! 

01787 461638 

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Sible Hedingham gardens open for charity 

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Sunday 1 st 

May 2pm5pm. (Bluebell Walk) Light refreshments 

Free, no obligation home design visit. Our designer will 

come to your home to chat to you, find out about your 

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Sunday 26 th June 2pm5pm Home made teass 

Wednesday 29 th June 7pm – 9pm 

Wine 

Sunday 3 rd July 2pm5pm Home made teas 

The National Gardens Scheme supports Macmillan Cancer Support, 

Marie Curie Cancer Care, 

Queen’s Nursing Institute, Hospice UK, Carers Trust, Perennial 

and MS Society with more than £2.5m each year 

For more details see www.ngs.org.uk 

Pentecost 

May 14 th 2016 4-6pm 

Hedingham Baptist Church 

Come and Celebrate the Church‛s h‛ Birthday 

Craft Activities, Songs, Video and Tea! 

A free event for all ages but children must bring an adult. 

For more information and to book please contact 

Carole Rainbird 

m.rainbird@btinternet.com or 01787 460265 

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Webster Almshouses, 


A vacancy has arisen for the position of Co-optative Trustee of Webster Alms Houses, 

which provide affordable rented accommodation for independent older local people. 

Trustees meet for approximately 1 hour 4 times per year to discuss the running and 

upkeep of the 4 Almshouses under the guidelines of our operating scheme. 

Experience and/or Knowledge of Managing Social Housing and the Legal system 

would be an advantage but not essential. 

Please contact Karen (Clerk to Trustees) 

01787 462063 for more information 

Petanque 

Sible Hedingham Parish Council is set to fill in its petanque pitch unless local 

residents start using it. 

The dedicated area for the traditional French sport was established at the village 

Recreation Ground more than five years ago with boules available from the Parish 

Council. However, it is seldom used – apart from by dogs and cats who see it as a 

giant litter tray! 

As a result, the Parish Council is set to fill in the pit and turf over the area – unless 

local residents show that there is a need for it. 

“We are having to clean the course regularly and recently discussed coming up with 

some sort of cover to protect the surface. But if nobody is interested in playing 

petanque, then there is not much point,” said parish council chairman Ron 

Volkwyn. 

“Dog fouling is a growing problem on the Recreation Ground anyway and we urge 

owners to be more responsible and show more pride in their village. It’s difficult 

enough to keep the grassed areas clean as it is but when the animals use the pit it 

adds a whole new dimension as it needs to be raked over continually to keep the 

space operational. 

“Maybe people are unaware that it is available or that it even exists but, unless it 

starts getting used for its original intended purpose, then it will have to go. It really 

is a case of use it or lose it.” 

Any groups or individuals interested should contact the Parish Council offices on 

01787 462568 or email clerk@siblehedinghampc.org.uk 

Last year Castle Hedingham Parish Council Magna Carta committee 

celebrated the 800 th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta 12152016, , 

by organising a series of events. Robert de Vere (3 rd Earl of Oxford) was one 

of the 25 barons who forced King John to seal the Charter. The events 

included: 

 

 

A Heritagg the Magna Carta villages of 

Castle Hedingham and Clare. 

 

An exhibition in St. Nicholas Church, which also included an embroidered 

panel dedicated to Robert de Vere and 2 pennants –one about the legacy 

of the Magna Carta and one showing items from the de Vere family. This 

exhibition ition was shown at the Castle in August ust and went to the Braintreee 

District Museum in September till February 2016. It will next be on show 

at the Saffron Walden Museum in July this year till January 2017. 

 

 

A concert at St Nicholas Church by Riotous Assembly with song 

sic they had composed telling the story of the Magna Carta. A CD of this 

was produced and is still available. 

 

 

A picnic at the Castle to which all residents in the Hedingh 

ed which included a pageant by some of the pupils of de Vere Primary 

School.(1400 attended) 

 

A very detailed painting was commissioned which portrays how the Castle 

and surrounding area may have looked in 1215. 

 

 

And finally, an information board about the Mag 

tle Hedingham which h was designed in collaboration oration with pupils 

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from the Graphic Design Dept. at Hedingham School. It has now 

been installed on Forge Green. 

These events were made possible by the many hours of help by 

volunteers and generous funding by The Heritage Lottery Fund and 

the Magna Carta 800Barons.

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