ALL SAINTS KESGRAVE NEWSLETTER ISSUE NO 104 – 24.09.23 October 2023 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Mark 4 v. 26 - 29 Jesus also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. 29 As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.”
Harvest time is the all-important culmination of all the labour that has gone before it; no matter how hard the farmer has worked in the months previously, the "gathering in" is the moment the precious food supplies are secured before winter sets in. Harvest represents the partnership between God and Man: beneath and above the soil the seed grows and changes through God's creative energy, as Mark so vividly illustrates for us: 'Night and day ..... the seed sprouts and grows, though the man does not know how!' The farmer both watches over and participates in God's work, praying for rain and sunshine in season. Harvest was a time for sharing, as we can see from the many Old Testament passages about caring for those who have no land of their own: In Leviticus 19, Moses is commanded to tell the Israelites "9 “‘When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest..... leave the gleanings for the poor and the foreigner" The Book of Ruth, for instance, is a wonderful "harvest" book, showing us how Ruth and Naomi were saved by Boaz' generosity. God's commands also covered the offering of the "first fruits" to the priests, so that no matter how rich or powerful a landowner was he would be reminded of God's part in the harvest! "We plough the fields and scatter the good seed on the land, but it is fed and watered by God's almighty hand", originally a German hymn written in 1782 by Matthias Claudius : "Wir Pflugen und Wir Streuen"! The most important land however is spoken of in the Lord's Prayer: Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven: The earth of our souls is the Promised Land that we journey towards and often seeds fall carelessly on stony ground; but God's promise is that when we seek him some of his Words will find good earth, will be fruitful and will be a blessing and a harvest to ourselves and others. Amen Sally Wainman 19th September 2023
WHAT’S ON OCTOBER 2023 Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Sun 1 st Oct 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 1 st Oct 10.00am11.00am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ Sun 1 st Oct 10.00am11.00am F.I.G Family At ASK Church Hall. Sun 1 st Oct 10.00am11.00am Harvest Festival At Playford Church Of St. Mary, Playford Sun 1 st Oct 5.00pm5.45 pm Online Church AFTER HOURS For the link, please visit www.askesgrave.org Sun 1 st Oct 6.30pm7.15pm Evensong at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Mon 2 nd Oct 2.00pm4.00pm Silver Screen at ASK Church Hall. Tue 3 rd Oct 10.00am11.30am LITTLE EXPLORERS at ASK Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jennie [email protected] Wed 4 th Oct 9.30am 10.30am Open to God At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 4 th Oct 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 4 th Oct 10.30am4.00pm “Absolutely Divine” Café at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 4 th Oct 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857 838678. Wed 4 th Oct 3.10pm 3.45pm Little Bealings BORROWERS All Saints Little Bealings. Please contact Ben Wale [email protected] for more information Thu 5 th Oct 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Thu 5 th Oct 7.15pm9.00pm ALPHA Course “Stay Curious” All Saints Little Bealings For more information contact [email protected] 07825 004585 Fri 6 th Oct 7.30pm 9.00pm Harvest Zoom Quiz To get the link please go to www.askesgrave.org/whatson.htm and click on the event. Sat 7 th Oct 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sat 7 th Oct 11.00am7.30pm Harvest Festival of Talents at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave For all queries, please contact Sally Wainman on 07807 984589
Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Sun 8 th Oct 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 8 th Oct 10.00am11.00am Harvest Festival at ASK ( Livestreamed) All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ Sun 8 th Oct 10.00am11.00am Morning Prayer At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 8 th Oct 2.00pm4.00pm Harvest Displays at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 8 th Oct 4.00pm5.00pm Harvest Café at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Please Book with Mike Bryer 07977 962764 Sun 8 th Oct 5.00pm6.00pm Harvest Songs of Praise at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Tue 10th Oct 10.00am11.30am LITTLE EXPLORERS at ASK Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jennie [email protected] Wed 11th Oct 9.30am 10.30am Morning Prayer At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 11th Oct 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 11th Oct 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Wed 11th Oct 10.30am4.00pm “Absolutely Divine” Café at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 11th Oct 3.10pm 3.45pm Little Bealings BORROWERS All Saints Little Bealings. Please contact Ben Wale [email protected] for more information Thu 12th Oct 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Thu 12th Oct 7.15pm9.00pm ALPHA Course “Stay Curious” All Saints Little Bealings For more information contact [email protected] 07825 004585 Sat 14th Oct 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 15th Oct 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 15th Oct 9.15am10.00am BREAKFAST Special At ASK Church Hall. Sun 15th Oct 10.00am11.00am F.I.G Family At ASK Church Hall. Sun 15th Oct 10.00am11.00am Holy Communion at ASK (Livestreamed) All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ Sun 15th Oct 10.00am11.00am Harvest Festival At Playford Church Of St. Mary, Playford
Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Sun 15th Oct 6.30pm7.15pm Evensong at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Mon 16th Oct 2.00pm4.00pm Silver Screen at ASK Church Hall. Tue 17th Oct 10.00am11.30am LITTLE EXPLORERS at ASK Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jennie [email protected] Wed 18th Oct 9.30am 10.30am Bible Study At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 18th Oct 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 18th Oct 10.30am4.00pm “Absolutely Divine” Café at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 18th Oct 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Wed 18th Oct 3.10pm 3.45pm Little Bealings BORROWERS All Saints Little Bealings. Please contact Ben Wale [email protected] for more information Thu 18th Oct 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Thu 18th Oct 7.15pm9.00pm ALPHA Course “Stay Curious” All Saints Little Bealings For more information contact [email protected] 07825 004585 Sat 21st Oct 9.30am10.00am Men's & Ladies’ Breakfast at the Farmhouse Farmhouse, St Isidores, Kesgrave. Please contact Gary Jones [email protected] Sat 21st Oct 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 22nd Oct 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 22nd Oct 10.00am11.00am All Age Service at ASK (Livestreamed) All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ Sun 22nd Oct 10.00am11.00am Family Communion At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Mon 23rd Oct 2.00pm4.00pm Silver Games at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave. Tue 24th Oct 2.15pm4.00pm Mothers’ Union At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 25th Oct 9.30am 10.30am Morning Prayer At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave
RECENT NOTABLE EVENTS: WEDDING: 05/08/2023- Carolyn Julie GODDARD & Andrew Stafford BOYT BAPTISM 13/08/2023 - Jackson Michael ROSE 20/08/2023- Edward James SHERMAN FUNERAL 26/07/2023 Debra Ann BALDRY 04/09/2023 Basil HADEN-SCOTT Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Wed 25th Oct 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 25th Oct 10.30am4.00pm “Absolutely Divine” Café at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 25th Oct 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Thu 26th Oct 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Thu 26th Oct 7.15pm9.00pm ALPHA Course “Stay Curious” All Saints Little Bealings For more information contact [email protected] 07825 004585 Sat 28th Oct 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 29th Oct 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 29th Oct 10.00am11.00am BENEFICE Holy Communion at ASK (Livestreamed) All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ Mon 30th Oct 2.00pm4.00pm Silver Screen at ASK Church Hall.
HARVEST FESTIVAL OF TALENTS WEEKEND 7TH AND 8TH OCTOBER Donations of plants/books/bric-a-brac/raffle prizes all welcome Talent also welcome! If you would like to take part in the Concert on Saturday 7th 5.30pm - 7.30pm please get in touch Full details below Sally Wainman 07807 984589 ALL SAINTS CHURCH KESGRAVE HARVEST FESTIVAL OF TALENTS 7TH & 8TH OCTOBER 2023 Saturday 7th October 11am – 4pm - Harvest Displays, Refreshments, *Plants, Bric-a-brac, Books and Children’s Harvest Pictures *Contributions of books, bric-a-brac, plants, raffle prizes all welcomed 2 – 4pm - Children’s Activities including Moravian Bread Dough modelling: take home and bake! Teddy Zip Wire (weather permitting) Don’t forget to bring your Teddies. 5.30pm – 7.30pm - Kesgrave’s Got Talent Talent Concert for ages 1-100: Sing, play an instrument, juggle: let us know if you would like to take part! Sunday 8th October 08.30am Holy Communion 10.00am Family Harvest Service: Harvest Gifts of tins/packets for FIND and Martlesham TopUp Shop 2 – 4pm Church open for displays and refreshments 4pm Harvest Café - Book with Mike Bryer 07977 962764 5pm Songs of Praise with brass band For all queries please contact Sally Wainman on 07807 984589 or Natalie our Parish Admin at [email protected]
MEN’S & LADIES’ BREAKFAST Please come along on Saturday, 21st October at 9.30am and join us at the Farmhouse Pub for our Men’s & Ladies’ Breakfast and fellowship. All ages are welcome. Please contact Gary Jones [email protected] or Anita Jones [email protected] to reserve your place. MOTHERS’ UNION Our next meeting is on Tuesday October 24th, 2-15pm at All Saints Kesgrave. Our speaker for the meeting will be Kerry Overton from Health Watch Suffolk, we look forward to hearing her talk. Clare Thomas will also be joining us with her selection of cards. Visitors are always welcome to join us at our meetings. Jenny Billinge Secretary
SILVER GROUPS We welcome anybody who wishes to come to the Silver events. There’s always a good variety of food to enjoy with tea, coffee, chocolate, and sometimes squash. The Screen is in the hall, and the Games are in the church. When you turn up you can be assured of a warm welcome. The next sessions of Silver Screen are on Mondays 2 nd, 16th & 30th October at the Church Hall, 2pm-4pm. Seeing so many people get so much out of those sessions has been a pleasure. Following the screening, we have a short talk. Come along for an enjoyable afternoon and companionship. The next session of Silver Games is on Monday 23rd October at the Church, 2pm-4pm. Come and enjoy playing the old fashioned and some modern games such as Up-Words, Scrabble, Mexican Train, Uno, Rummikub and Scrabble. Even if you don’t play board games you will be welcome to just come along and sit with our regulars and have a chat. For more details contact Chris or Mike Bryer 01473 611143 ALPHA COURSE STARTS 5TH OCTOBER – STAY CURIOUS! Stay Curious is the current strapline for Alpha and at first I thought it rather odd, but it’s stuck in my brain, so perhaps it works. After all, faith is a journey and we should remain curious as we explore and enjoy a journey. I challenge you to Stay Curious this autumn/early winter, and join us to learn more about Alpha and why it is packing city churches across the nation and indeed the world. The current Alpha Film Series was filmed
in 2016 and is designed to take the audience on an epic journey exploring the basics of Christian faith. It features inspiring stories and interviews from all around the world, from leading DNA scientists, hardened criminals, highly successful entrepreneurs who had everything money could buy and yet still felt empty and that there had to be more to life, from Queens Counsel lawyers, adventurer Bear Grylls, and quotes from Freddie Mercury and other music legends. It makes us think. Alpha is aimed at those sitting on the fence regarding faith, and those who don’t believe, however those who took the course with me, longstanding members of this congregation, found it changed them. It inspired us, gave us an absolute desire to be disciples, to serve, to bring others to faith. So whether you are new to faith, have unanswered questions, want to know more, are longstanding Christians, or are just curious, we welcome you to join us for our third Alpha course. The course will be run by Elders Helen Wittgreffe and Carolyn Lemay on Thursday evenings from 5th October at Little Bealings Church, we will share coffee, cake, a laugh, stories, enjoy these 25-minute films and then discuss them in a positive and inspiring way. Coffee will be served from 7.15pm, film starts at 7.30pm, finish 9pm. It is envisaged the course will run for 11-12 weeks. To book a place, please contact Helen Wittgreffe on [email protected] or 07825 004585, or speak to Carolyn Lemay at ASK. OCTOBER GIVING 2023: HARVEST "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" Galatians 5 v. 22 All forms of giving are gratefully received, including cash, contactless giving and use of the green Donate button on the ASK website
Please make cheques payable to Kesgrave PCC For BACS payments the name on the account is Kesgrave Parochial Church Council Sort Code 08-92-99 Account No. 65453375 (We bank with the Co-operative Bank) For Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) see: Setting up your gift https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/setting-up-your-gift/ or ask me for hard copy gift form Our PGS code for this church is 330 633 093; this ensures that your giving goes to the right place! Parish name All Saints Church, Kesgrave Parish code 330633093 Diocese St Eds and Ips Diocese We also have a “Donate” QR Code: To donate online, scan the QR code with your phone below: Or go to askesgrave.org/supportus for more ways to give.
FINANCE AND PARISH SHARE 2023 We have three main financial responsibilities as a church: 1) To keep the church going in all its myriad ways! • Have a look at the website What's On page to see all that we offer in the way of services, events; • Add in the less visible part of our work: pastoral visiting, home communions, services in care homes • Add in baptisms, weddings, funerals • Add in the huge amount of voluntary effort that sustains all this 2) To keep the church in good repair (Fabric) The permanent parts of the church: wood, stone, bricks etc are termed the Fabric of the church; continual maintenance is necessary to provide a safe, welcoming building that meets the modern standards of health and safety 3) Parish Share paid to the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich each year The Parish Share is our share of the total Diocesan costs spread across 400 + parishes; it covers the cost of stipendiary Vicars, the cost of ongoing ministerial training and study days, the cost of most of the legal advice and back-up we receive, and the work of the DAC (Diocesan Advisory Committee) which advises on fabric, Faculties, churchyards etc This year it is £52,584 which as you can see is a huge challenge; at the time of writing this (20th September 2023) the predicted shortfall is about £11,500 by December 31st 2023 If you would like to contribute specifically to the Share please let Emma Burrows or myself know so that your donation is ringfenced for that purpose THANK YOU to each and everyone who make all three parts possible: you are part of centuries of generosity! Sally Wainman 07807 984589 For any queries, please contact me Sally Wainman 07807 984589
FYNN VALLEY WALKS. WALK WITH OTHERS! EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM LITTLE BEALINGS CHURCH: I attended the Little Bealings PCC meeting yesterday and Helen Wittgreffe reports that the Fynn Valley walkers group is going from strength to strength, with up to 40 people taking part! Every Wednesday morning at Little Bealings there is an (optional!) short service of Morning Prayer at 10.00am, followed by the walkers setting off at 10.30am for a walk of about 3-4 miles. No need to book just turn up, making sure you have clothing and footwear appropriate to the weather conditions. After the walk there is the option to enjoy light refreshments in the lovely cafe there. See main website for further details: https://www.askesgrave.org/whatson.htm DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEED PRAYER? If at any time you or someone you know are in need of prayer, we have an active prayer ministry who would love to pray for you. We believe that God answers all of our prayers, as he loves us dearly and knows just what we need. We have seen God work in so many different ways through the prayer ministry. Please do not hesitate to contact if you feel this can help. If your prayer request is urgent, contact our prayer chain by calling John Wittgreffe on 07857 838678 or email [email protected] specifying "Prayer Chain". If you have an ongoing request for prayer, each Wednesday a prayer request email goes out to ministers and faithful people who will include your request in their prayers on Wednesday, or as soon as possible thereafter. If you would like your prayer included, please use the same contact as above stating "For Wednesday prayers", or both Wednesday Prayers and Prayer Chain if appropriate.
All information is considered private to those who take part in the prayers. If, however, you feel something is very sensitive, please mention this and we will make the prayers anonymous before they go out- God still knows who you mean! If you would like a private prayer with a minister, you can request this and we will work something out for you. If for any reason John is unavailable, please contact one of our ministry team as in our contacts list. "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 John Wittgreffe, Elder OUR NEW INCUMBENT The Right Revd Martin Seeley, the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, is delighted to announce that The Revd Sarah Ellen Quantrill has been appointed as Vicar of Kesgrave with Little Bealings and Playford. Sarah is currently Rector of Carlton Colville Benefice in the Norwich Diocese. The date for Sarah's Institution and Induction Service has now been confirmed as November 20th; more details in due course. Many thanks to all involved in the appointment process. Please pray for Sarah and her husband Mike as they prepare for their move. This appointment is subject to the completion of legal formalities. CHURCH PREPARATION FOR NEW INCUMBENT In anticipation of the arrival of our new incumbent, Sarah, it's really important that we clean up the church to give her the warmest welcome possible! We are organising a work party scheduled for Saturday, November 4th, commencing at 9:30am. We'd be really grateful if you could lend a hand if you are able to.
For further information or inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to any of our ministers. UKRAINE AID CONTINUES I have recently returned from my ninth and tenth trips in to Ukraine, the ninth part funded by Kesgrave and Little Bealings churches, driving a Ukrainian woman, her daughter, their cat and belongings home from Ipswich to Dnipro, in the family car, following the passing of the father on Christmas day `22. They wanted and needed to be with family at this difficult time, despite the risks, all too evident in the missile attack on Dnipro on 28th July, when 2 large explosions made us jump and run to the bathroom, where the 9 year old daughter stood crying between her mother and uncle. I now know the target was a large residential block with children amongst the casualties, as reported in world press. This adds to my determination to work with many others, doing what we can to ease suffering and support Ukrainians at this time. I published my “ GoFundMe” fundraising details in the August edition. The mission described is part completed, with a little modification, via my tenth trip in August. I purchased and delivered one car to mechanics in Mykolaiv who converted it to an “ off road” casualty recovery vehicle and then I drove it to a battalion in Kherson, as pictured. £2500 is being used to purchase a car carrying trailer in Ukraine, rather than in the UK, due to the greater future ease of using a Ukraine registered trailer in Ukraine and Poland where required. A further vehicle, a “pick up”, kindly donated by an individual, Peter Elliston, is currently having welding repairs and will be used also to recover wounded soldiers and to help mobility against a far larger army. I aim to deliver this vehicle in October. For my latest trip, I had removed all rear seating in the vehicle ( thank you ken Wilding!), which allowed for a large donated supplies load ( 4 generators, 3x oxygen concentrators, a defibrillator, medical supplies,
water pumps, some specialist food supplies and other goods for the displaced persons shelter in Lviv - hygiene, infant care, toiletries items and gifts for children from Heath Primary school in Kesgrave). I have received such generous financial and supplies donations to date from Morrisons Hadeligh, Kesgrave and Bealings churches, friends, local people and those further afield, both British and Ukrainian, (only about half are reflected in the GoFundMe), such that I have been able to undertake the above and have money to pay for repairs to the gifted car. Money continues to be needed of course, to cover delivery costs, any specific supplies requested, and ongoing aid trips. So, if you would like to support, please see the QR code below and/or contact me direct to discuss etc. The QR code facilitates donations direct to the registered charity, “ British Ukrainian Aid”, who then administer the funds raised for the projects I lead. The Kyiv military hospital, I have delivered to several times, have asked if I might be able to source a 10-12 KW single phase diesel generator, in anticipation of another winter where power supply infrastructure is targeted. Such generators new cost between 5-7K so I am hoping there may be a second hand one available or the incredible generosity of people is able to rise to this challenge also. A continuing request is also for car mechanics tools, to help battalions maintain and repair vehicles, Between these trips, there is much work around fund raising, sourcing/collecting supplies etc, and Mediquip Ipswich provided me with a third large load of valuable medical aids I was able again to take to the Ukrainian warehouse in London for onward delivery to hospitals and centres in Ukraine who forward photos of delivery and use. My huge thanks again to John Grose Ipswich for yet another free loan of a Luton for this purpose!
There is not space to express my heartfelt individual thanks to so many people again, for all your gifts and words of encouragement too, that makes these trips and the support possible. I would emphasise again how much Ukrainians express that such initiatives, individual, small and larger, are such a vital encouragement to them and, together, add huge value to the international government aid delivered, and provide for very real needs, often with the precision and speed that is more difficult to achieve through large organisations. THANK YOU!! PS. If any local group would appreciate opportunity to hear detail of this work, with a view to assisting in some way, please contact to discuss. David Jacobs 07500531901
KESGRAVE LIBRARY NEWS – OCTOBER 2023 Sunday Crafts – during October we will be making the following crafts: Sunday 1st – What colour hat and scarf will your scarecrow have? Sunday 8th – It’s international walk to school month – design a pair of wellie boots. Sunday 15th – It will soon be pumpkin time. Make your own pumpkin to take home. Sunday 22nd – Do you like toffee apples? Create one to decorate your home. Sunday 29th – It’s time for the hedgehogs to begin their hibernation. Pop along and create a leaf hedgehog.
Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights. Word Play Sessions – Every Thursday Morning. These free sessions are run by trained staff and continue throughout the summer holidays. Tot Rock – 9.45 – 10.15 a.m. – active songs and rhymes for pre-school children. Baby Bounce – 10.45 – 11.15 a.m. – Gentle songs for you and your baby to enjoy. No need to book. Please just pop along. We look forward to seeing you soon. Story Time –Fridays 9.45 – 10.15 a.m. Fun stories, rhymes, and songs – this is a free activity. We hope to see you soon. Lego Club –every Tuesday 3.30 – 4.30 p.m. Free play with each child been given a basket of Lego bricks to create designs of their choice. We hope to see you soon. Morning Book Group – Tuesday 10.00 a.m. 3rd October at the library. The group are discussing The Herd by Emily Edwards. Afternoon Book Club – This group’s next meeting is Thursday 5th October at 2.45 p.m. where they will be discussing The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker. Evening Book Group – Thursday 26th October 7.00 – 8.00 p.m. The group are currently reading they are reading Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. If you are interested in joining, please contact library staff. The library supplies copies of the titles being read.
Knit and Natter – These sessions are on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. You don’t need to be able to knit to attend – just pop along for a natter. Tea/coffee and biscuits are provided. Donations towards the cost would be welcomed. Cancer Support Group 11.00 – 12.00 noon on the third Monday morning each month (Monday 16th October) in the library. Our volunteer who helps run these sessions, is available to help on any aspect that may be worrying you, whether you are currently suffering from cancer or a carer in need of advice. Menopause and Me Support Group – Thursday 5th October 7.00 p.m. This peer led support group will be run by staff and Jen Evans, who is a menopause advisor. All sessions will comply with both NHS and NICE guidelines; and are for anyone who is affected by the menopause and its symptoms. During this month’s session, the group are looking at and discussing non-HRT Methods of treating menopausal symptoms. These sessions will offer practical advice, as well as be a chance to talk to others and get support. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided. Stay and Play – Starting Tuesday 10th October 10.00 – 11.00 a.m. Bring your little ones to our Stay & Play group for a relaxed and informal opportunity to meet other parents and carers, share experiences and chat. Our Stay & Play groups are a chance for parents to socialise and give their babies and young children a fun, interactive play session that engages their senses and helps their development. These sessions are suitable for under 5s.
This event is part of our Me Myself and Baby perinatal support service. The aim of the project is to help reduce isolation and improve emotional wellbeing for new parents. Christmas Cards – the library will have an amazing selection of Christmas cards again this year including some from The Somersham Ward, Ipswich Hospital. We are just waiting for the delivery dates to be confirmed! Recycle Your Ink Cartridges – Did you know that Kesgrave Library is a drop off point for printer ink cartridges, whether used or out of date (apart from laser printer cartridges). Every donation of a used cartridge helps the library to raise funds. Home Library Service – If you would like to access the library but are unable to visit us, Kesgrave runs three home library routes, where volunteers come out with a selection of books to your homes. To access this service, whether you are house bound, recovering from an operation, enquiring for a relative/friend or someone you care for, please ring the library 01473 626103 or log onto the Suffolk Libraries website and complete the online form. Book Donations – We are still looking for good quality book donations, mainly fiction – adult or children. Please speak to staff if you are interested in donating some items to us. Thank you to everyone who has already donated items to the library. Opening Hours - Monday 9.00–12.00 noon Tuesday 9.00–12.00 noon/2.30–5.00 pm Wednesday 2.30 – 6.00 pm Thursday 2.30 – 8.00 pm Friday 9.00–12.00 noon/2.30–6.00 pm Saturday 10.00-5.00 pm Sunday 10.00-3.00 pm
Maggie Lusher Kesgrave Library Manager Tel: 01473 626103 www.suffolklibraries.co.uk ALL SAINTS CONTACT DETAILS Priest in Charge Rev Chris Nunn 01473 622363 [email protected] Assistant Priest Rev Gary Jones 01473 412329 [email protected] Parish Administrator Natalie Lawrence 07737821034 [email protected] Lay Readers Martyn Shakespeare 01473 610367 [email protected] Sally Wainman 07807 984589 [email protected] Mike Bryer 01473 611143 [email protected] Children’s Worker Jennie Fidler 07483 212875 [email protected] Church Wardens Karen Pringle 07737968298 [email protected] Bob Bullamore 07810 251177 [email protected] Church Hall Bookings Bob Theobald 01473 620709 [email protected] Fred Upson Hall Karen Pringle 07737968298 Bookings [email protected] Prayer Chain John Wittgreffe 07857 838678 [email protected] Safeguarding Officer Pamela Schultz 07763 176110 [email protected]
Treasurer Emma Burrows 07811106995 [email protected] FINAL WORD Thanks for taking the time to read this edition, we would appreciate any feedback you may have. If you would like to receive this Newsletter electronically, please email [email protected] to be added to the distribution list. You will be welcome to unsubscribe at any time. Your e-mail address will not be passed on to third parties. Alternatively, it is available on our website. Our church website www.askesgrave.org has all the information you might need. We try to regularly update notices and information as they become available, as well as adding items onto our pages on The Church of England’s ‘A Church Near You’ site – https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/2061/ If you are on Facebook, please like and follow us on our page – All Saints Church Kesgrave https://www.facebook.com/Askesgrave/ – where we will also upload important developments and information, videos and ideas for prayer and worship. Issue 105 available from 22 nd October 2023- November 2023- Please note, should you wish to have something included in this issue, the deadline is Tuesday 17 th October 2023.