Newsletter Issue No 85 - 31.10.21 November 2021

ALL SAINTS KESGRAVE
NEWSLETTER

ISSUE NO 85 – 31.10.21
November 2021

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

“Come to me all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens
and I will give you rest” Matthew 11 v. 28

In July 2017 Chester Bennington, the lead singer of rock group Linkin
Park committed suicide, but before his death the band released a song
called “Heavy” describing a state of mind that many will be familiar
with.

These are some of the lyrics:-

I don’t like my mind right now, stacking up problems that are so
unnecessary, wish that I could slow things down, I wanna let go but
there’s comfort in the panic; and I drive myself crazy, thinking
everything’s about me, yeah I drive myself crazy, cos I can’t escape the
gravity. I’m holding on, why is everything so heavy, holding on, so
much more than I can carry.

The song itself received negative reviews from critics and yet thousands
of people have been helped by it, testifying that it actually helped them
step back from the brink because the words themselves showed people
that they were not alone in their desperation.

This may seem a strange start to Thought for the Day but as we
approach winter (burdened with doom-filled news on every media
outlet!) it’s more important than ever to offer up prayer in regards to our
mental and emotional health: holding on to prayers of thankfulness for
daily blessings, focusing on the specific rather than the general and
appreciating ‘family’ in whatever form that takes: those we meet up
with for a coffee, those who serve us in shops, petrol stations, etc, those
who help us to keep our homes going: plumbers, electricians. The body
of Christ isn’t just those we meet in church but the dozens and dozens of
people who make a difference to our lives.

When we respond to those words in the Gospel of St Matthew, Jesus
himself opens our eyes to avenues of help we may not have perceived,
as well as opportunities to carry a parcel or two for someone else!

Sally Wainman 21st October 2021

WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER 2021

Date Time Service Where / Who to contact
Silver Screen at ASK
Mon 2.00pm- Church Hall. Contact Robin Spittle to request attendance
1st Nov 4.00pm Email [email protected]

Tue 10.00am- Coffee, Chat & Play Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jen-
2nd Nov 11.30am nie [email protected]

Wed 10.00am- Morning Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
3rd Nov 10.45am at Little Bealings
Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
Wed 10.30am- [email protected] 07857838678.
3rd Nov 12.00pm Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings. Contact Ben Wale for more
BORROWERS information 07769183638 [email protected]
Wed 3.10pm-
3rd Nov 4.00pm

Thu 9.30am- Private Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
4th Nov 12.00pm At Little Bealings All Saints Church Kesgrave

Thu 11.00am- Thursday
4th Nov 12.00pm Holy Communion at ASK

Sun 8.30am- Holy Communion All Saints Church Kesgrave
7th Nov 9.30am at ASK
Sun 10.00am- All Age Service (Zoomed) All Saints Church Kesgrave. You may attend in person or
7th Nov 11.00am -The Bible Course participate via Zoom. To find instructions how to join,
visit our website www.askesgrave.org
Sun 10.00am- Family Communion Ser- Church Of St. Mary, Playford
7th Nov 11.00am vice at Playford
Sun 5.00pm- Zoom AFTER HOURS To find instructions how to join, visit our website
7th Nov 5.45pm www.askesgrave.org
Sun 6.30pm- EVENSONG at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave
7th Nov 7.30pm

Mon 2.00pm- Silver Games All Saints Church Kesgrave. Contact Robin Spittle to re-
quest attendance Email [email protected]
8th Nov 4.00pm At ASK

Tue 10.00am- Messy Church Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jen-
9th Nov 11.30am nie [email protected]

Wed 10.00am- Morning Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
10th Nov 10.45am at Little Bealings
Wed 10.30am- Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
10th Nov 12.00pm [email protected] 07857838678.
Wed 3.10pm- Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings. Contact Ben Wale for more
10th Nov 4.00pm BORROWERS information 07769183638 [email protected]
Zoom Bible Study
Wed 7.30pm- “The Bible Course”- To find instructions how to join, visit our website
10th Nov 8.30pm www.askesgrave.org

Date Time Service Where / Who to contact
All Saints Little Bealings
Thu 9.30am- Private Prayer
11th Nov 12.00pm At Little Bealings War Memorial, Legion Green

Thu 10.50am- Remembrance Day To find instructions how to join, visit our website
11th Nov 11.30pm Service www.askesgrave.org

Thu 7.30pm- Zoom Bible Study
11th Nov 8.30pm “The Bible Course”-

Fri 7.00pm- Exhibition "Kesgrave & All Saints Church Kesgrave
12th Nov 9.00pm District during World Contact Robin Spittle for mor information Email robin-
War II" [email protected] or 07443924285

Sat 10.00am- Exhibition "Kesgrave & All Saints Church Kesgrave
13th Nov 4.00pm District during World
War II" SUNDAY
Sun 8.30am- All Saints Church Kesgrave
14th Nov 9.30am REMEMBRANCE
Sun 10.00am- All Saints Church Kesgrave. You may attend in person or
14th Nov 10.45am Holy Communion participate via Zoom. To find instructions how to join,
at ASK visit our website www.askesgrave.org
Church Hall
REMEMBRANCE Service
at ASK (CHURCH) All Saints Little Bealings

Sun 10.00am- REMEMBRANCE Service Church Of St. Mary, Playford
14th Nov 10.45am at ASK (CHURCH HALL)
Sun 10.00am- All Saints Church Kesgrave
14th Nov 10.45am REMEMBRANCE Service
Sun 10.00am- at Little Bealings Church Hall
14th Nov 10.45am REMEMBRANCE Service
Sun 11.15am- at Playford All Saints Church Kesgrave
14th Nov 12.00pm REMEMBRANCE Service Contact Robin Spittle for mor information Email robin-
Sun 11.15am- at ASK (CHURCH) [email protected] or 07443924285
14th Nov 12.00pm REMEMBRANCE Service All Saints Church Kesgrave
at ASK (CHURCH HALL)
Sun 2.00pm- Exhibition "Kesgrave & All Saints Church Kesgrave
14th Nov 5.00pm District during World
Sun 4.00pm- War II" War Memorial, Legion Green
14th Nov 5.00pm Silver Café at ASK
Sun 5.00pm-
14th Nov 5.45pm REMEMBRANCE Service
Sun 6.00pm- at ASK (CHURCH)
14th Nov 6.30pm Lighting of the Beacon

Tue 10.00am- Coffee, Chat & Play Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jen-
16th Nov 11.30am nie [email protected]

Wed 10.00am- Morning Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
17th Nov 10.45am at Little Bealings
All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
Wed 10.30am- Fynn Valley Walks [email protected] 07857838678.
17th Nov 12.00pm

Date Time Service Where / Who to contact
Church Of St. Mary, Playford
Wed 11.00am- Holy Communion
17th Nov 11.45am at Playford All Saints Little Bealings. Contact Ben Wale for more
information 07769183638 [email protected]
Wed 3.10pm- Little Bealings
17th Nov 4.00pm BORROWERS

Thu 9.30am- Private Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
18th Nov 12.00pm At Little Bealings All Saints Church Kesgrave

Thu 11.00am- Thursday
18th Nov 12.00pm Holy Communion at ASK

Fri 19.00pm- Zoom To find instructions how to join, visit our website
19th Nov 20.30pm Pub Quiz www.askesgrave.org

Sun 8.30am- Holy Communion All Saints Church Kesgrave
21st Nov 9.30am at ASK
Sun 9.15am- Breakfast Special at ASK Church Hall
21st Nov 10.00am
Sun 10.00am- All Age Service (Zoomed) All Saints Church Kesgrave. You may attend in person or
21st Nov 11.00am –The Bible Course participate via Zoom. To find instructions how to join,
visit our website www.askesgrave.org
Sun 10.00am- Stir- Up Sunday All Saints Little Bealings. Please contact Corinne Jarvis-
21st Nov 11.00am At Little Bealings Fear 07810355511 [email protected]
Sun 6.30pm- EVENSONG at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave
21st Nov 7.30pm

Mon 2.00pm- Silver Screen at ASK Church Hall. Contact Robin Spittle to request attendance
Email [email protected]
22nd Nov 4.00pm

Tue 10.00am- Messy Church Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jen-
23rd Nov 11.30am nie [email protected]
Mothers’ Union
Tue 2.15pm- at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave. For more information con-
23rd Nov 3.45pm tact Jenny Spittle [email protected]

Wed 10.00am- Morning Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
24th Nov 10.45am at Little Bealings
Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
Wed 10.30am- [email protected] 07857838678.
24th Nov 12.00pm Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings. Contact Ben Wale for more
BORROWERS information 07769183638 [email protected]
Wed 3.10pm- Zoom Bible Study To find instructions how to join, visit our website
24th Nov 4.00pm “The Bible Course”- www.askesgrave.org

Wed 7.30pm-
24th Nov 8.30pm

Thu 9.30am- Private Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
25th Nov 12.00pm At Little Bealings
All Saints Church Kesgrave
Thu 11.00am- Thursday To find instructions how to join, visit our website
25th Nov 12.00pm Holy Communion at ASK www.askesgrave.org

Thu 7.30pm- Zoom Bible Study
25th Nov 8.30pm “The Bible Course”-

Date Time Service Where / Who to contact
Holy Communion All Saints Church Kesgrave
Sun 8.30am- at ASK
28th Nov 9.30am All Age Holy Communion All Saints Church Kesgrave. You may attend in person or
participate via Zoom.
Sun 10.00am- Family Communion All Saints Little Bealings.
28th Nov 11.00am At Little Bealings
10.00am-
Sun 11.00am
28th Nov

Mon 2.00pm- Silver Games All Saints Church Kesgrave. Contact Robin Spittle to re-
quest attendance Email [email protected]
29th Nov 4.00pm At ASK

Tue 10.00am- Coffee, Chat & Play Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jen-
30th Nov 11.30am nie [email protected]

SILVER GAMES & SILVER SCREEN

Why not to come along for an enjoyable afternoon of SILVER
SCREEN on Monday 1st & 22nd of November at CHURCH HALL
from 2.00pm - 4.00pm.

Our full-length films have been highly anticipated by our many and we
are delighted to be back with full sessions in the coming months!

We would love you to join us at ALL SAINTS CHURCH KES-
GRAVE for SILVER GAMES on Monday 8th and 29th of Novem-
ber from 2.00pm - 4.00pm, come along and enjoy an afternoon of tra-
ditional games. How about a game of draughts or scrabble OR why not
try our new favourite – Mexican Train Dominos!?
It has been a pleasure to see so many people get so much out of those
sessions so far. Come along and enjoy laughter and companionship
with us.
Whatever your interest there is sure to be something for everybody. If
you don’t get too engrossed in your game there will also be tea, coffee
and cakes.

The Hall & Church will be well-ventilated and please wear a mask if
practical.

As the temperatures are expected to continue getting colder, please
remember we will still have the windows open to provide good
ventilation, so don't forget to add a few layers.

If you have not already indicated through the Help Centre that you
would like to attend, please let Robin know by either phone 623388 or
email [email protected]

RIDE AND STRIDE
Ride and Stride - Little Bealings 5 Churches Walk
A big thanks to everyone who joined us on the walk and to our all of our
sponsors, we had a wonderful day and thanks to your help including
Gift-Aid we raised £341.25 for Suffolk Historic Churches Trust, beating
our target of £300!

Half of this amount Suffolk Historic Churches Trust will donate to Lit-
tle Bealings to help maintain our church whilst half goes to helping
churches across Suffolk. If you are on Facebook you can see some of
the pictures of the day https://www.face-
book.com/groups/337873547528977/ or by searching "Fynn Valley
Walks Group" under Facebook.
This is in addition to the funds raised by those supporting Rev. Robin
for the Kesgrave Four Churches Walk.

Many thanks again, John Wittgreffe and Francis Mutimer

ZOOM BIBLE STUDY-
THE BIBLE COURSE
We were delighted to be joined by so many of you to explore the
World's Bestseller together.

In the same way as we did in the past, the sermon will be delivered on
Sunday and then followed by a Midweek Zoom Bible Study.

An eight-session course helping you explore the BIG story.
Big, complex, old … just some of the words people use to describe the
Bible. Sound familiar? That’s where The Bible Course comes in. The
course will increase your confidence, equip you to read the Bible better
and help you to see its relevance to daily life. The course provides a
birds-eye view of the world’s bestselling book.

Over eight interactive sessions, it combines video teaching, group dis-
cussion, personal reflection and daily readings.

We would like to invite you to join us on Zoom to learn together, delve
deeper into understanding Scripture and to see how the books of the Bi-
ble are part of one big story.

Please join

3rd Session on Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th of November at
7.30pm

4th Session - Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th of November at
7.30pm

You can access the Zoom link on the "What's on" section of our web-
site, www.askesgrave.org

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICES & EVENTS

The last Act of Remembrance, in November 2020, was unlike any other,
as we were unable to join together to commemorate.
This Remembrance Sunday, which falls on 14th November in 2021,
is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all
those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
At All Saints Kesgrave, we recognise the significance of these Services
and keeping safety and social distancing in mind, we offer a range of

services for you to choose the most suitable ones for you.

8.30am- Holy Communion at All Saints Church Kesgrave

10.00am & 11.15am -Remembrance Service at All Saints CHURCH
Kesgrave (Both Suitable for All Age Groups & 10.00am Zoomed)

10.00am & 11.15am- Remembrance Service at All Saints Kesgrave -
CHURCH HALL (More reflective and quieter Service)

The Scouts & Brownies will parade at 10.50am to the War Memorial,
Ropes Drive, for the Act of Remembrance at 11.00am.
Those in the Church who will attend the 10.00am service and wish to
remain in their seats can watch the Act of Remembrance live on their
screens as it will be Zoomed.

We will have two additional services at 11:15am at Church and the
Church Hall for those who attended the Act of Remembrance at 11am
and wish to take part in the Service following it.

Remembrance service will also take place at All Saints Church, LIT-
TLE BEALINGS from 10.15am followed by an outside service around
the War Memorial from 10.50am, we look forward to welcoming all
and refreshments will be served afterwards.

Church Of St. Mary, PLAYFORD will also hold a Remembrance Ser-
vice at 10.00am.

SILVER CAFE at All Saints Church Kesgrave at 4.00pm will in-
clude tea, cakes, fellowship and an opportunity to see " Kesgrave & Dis-
trict during World War II " exhibition, (more about this event in the arti-
cle below) followed by a Remembrance Service at 5 pm, and a walk
to the War Memorial to light the Beacon of Remembrance at 6 pm.

The Lighting Of The Beacon Ceremony is part of the Nation’s Tribute
event held across the country to pay tribute to the millions killed or
wounded in battle, and those on the home front who struggled amidst
pain and loss to help ensure freedom survived.

KESGRAVE & DISTRICT DURING WORLD WAR II EXHIBI-
TION
On the weekend of Remembrance, Robin Spittle and All Saints Kes-
grave would like to invite you to a special exhibition titled "Kesgrave &
District during World War II."

The Exhibition includes information from the 1939 Register, the evacu-
ation from London to Kesgrave and the role of local Air Raid Wardens.
An introductory talk and presentation will be given by Robin Spittle on
Friday 12th of November at 7.00pm. Afterwards, there will be an oppor-
tunity to look at the exhibits and artefacts, as well as to ask Robin any
questions.
A copy of the 1939 Register for Kesgrave, Little Bealings, and Playford
will also be available.

There will be items of relevance for All Ages.
All Visitors are warmly welcomed.

Friday 12th of November- 7.00pm-9.00pm - Opening of “Kesgrave &
District during World War II Exhibition” and Presentation by Robin
Spittle.

On Saturday 13th of November Exhibition will be open between
10.00am- 4.00pm.

Remembrance Sunday 14th of November- 2.00pm-5.00pm -last day
for viewing the exhibition.

REMEMBRANCE POPPIES
HELP NEEDED to sell

Town Cllr David Mears has taken on the roll for RBL Remembrance
Poppies for Kesgrave & Martlesham and he needs more volunteers to
man the poppy stands at big & little Tesco during November.
Any help even an hour would be greatly appreciated.
Can we therefore ask you to contact Joanna Abbott at Kesgrave Town
Council to confirm what time slots he still needs to cover, if you or any
friends or family can help?

Joanna Abbott (Mrs)
Town Clerk
Kesgrave Town Council
Tel. (01473) 625179
www.kesgravetowncouncil.org.uk

MOTHERS’ UNION
We will be meeting on Tuesday 23rd November at 2.15pm in Church.
We begin with a short service followed this month by a talk from Stew-
art and Margaret Young who will be telling us about life as a GP. We
always welcome visitors at our meetings.

Jenny Spittle

FRED UPSON HALL
Formerly the Royal British Legion Hall
A cleaner is needed by Kesgrave Church of England Charity for 1 and
half hours twice a week to keep this hall clean and welcoming for hirers.
There is room for some flexibility about when these hours would be
worked.
All Saints Church is also looking for holiday cover cleaning in the
Church hall. This is for just 3 weeks a year for 4 hours per week.
If you are interested in either or both these positions, please phone
Ann Fenton on 01473 622180 for more information.

STIR-UP SUNDAY
All Saints Church, Little Bealings
21st of November, 10.00am

We will provide everything to make your Christmas pudding

to take home and enjoy on Christmas day and a short service will be
held before the stirring begins!

Booking is preferred to avoid disappointment and to make sure we have
enough ingredients for all. A suggested donation of £5 per family to-
wards costs is appreciated.

Please contact Corinne on 07810 355511 or corinnejarvis@hot-
mail.co.uk to book your place.

SUFFOLK CINEMA CLUB

All Saints Church, Little Bealings
4th December 10:00am-12.00pm
You’re invited to join the Suffolk Cinema Club!
First showing Saturday, December 4th at 10am!

Now that All Saints Little Bealings has great heating, a giant
screen and a super sharp projector, we will be hosting
classic matinees, children’s films, and special events at the
Bealings Community Hub, beginning with a family-friendly
Christmas film on Saturday December 4th at 10am!
Refreshments will be served and all donations gladly
received but there will never be an entrance fee.

To find out which film we will show, please send an email
to [email protected] to join the Club and let
us know you will attend!*

(*Strict licencing rules mean we cannot advertise specific films to the
general public)
Little Bealings is indebted to the East Suffolk District Council for their
support and proud to be the pilot venue for their initiative to reduce ru-
ral isolation and loneliness

BORROWERS
LITTLE BEALINGS

WREATH WORKSHOP
All Saints Church, Little Bealings
4th December -2:00pm to 5:00pm
Join us in front of the wood burner to soak up the festive spirit and cre-
ate a wonderful decoration for your home – or a great early Christmas
present for lucky friends and family! All supplies (wreath, ribbon, ber-
ries, foliage, pine cones included), along with a glass of mulled wine or
a non-alcoholic beverage! A variety of refreshments will also be availa-
ble. £20 if paid by November 15th; £25 after November 15th. To book:
[email protected] or call 078899 07615

FESTIVE CHRISTMAS DRINKS EVENING

All Saints Church, Little Bealings
4th December-6:00pm to 10:00pm
Enjoy hot mulled wine, festive drinks & mocktails, delicious bar snacks,
Christmas music, and great company – all guaranteed to put you in the
festive mood!

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 call-
ing John Wittgreffe on 07857 838678 or email ask.prayer-
[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 pray-
ers. 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 private prayer with a minister, you can request this
and we will work something out for you. If for any reason John is una-
vailable, please contact one of our ministry team as in our contacts list.

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circum-
stances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessa-
lonians 5:16-18

John Wittgreffe, Elder

THE ASK JOURNAL

The Benefice Zoom Pub Quiz!

I expect many of us are missing the longer, lighter evenings of Summer,
although I must admit it can be lovely and cosy in the Autumn and Win-
ter months, drawing the curtains early to shut out the elements, and set-
tling down for the night in the warmth of our homes. If you’re finding
yourself at a bit of a loose end on a Friday evening, having worked your
way through all episodes of ‘The Vicar of Dibley’ on BBC iPlayer, and
feel it’s still a bit early to start on the Christmas jigsaw, then why not
join us for one of our benefice Zoom quiz evenings?! Held monthly
from 7pm until 8.30pm, they provide a wonderful opportunity for mem-
bers of the congregation, their family and friends to join together virtu-
ally – with favourite drink and nibbles of course – and test skills of
knowledge and memory, all from the comfort of your own armchair!

“I really enjoy our quiz evenings” says vicar and quizmaster Robin Spit-
tle. “It’s not about which team wins, it’s the being together that’s im-
portant”. Church administrator and participant Natalie Lawrence
agrees. “As a family we thoroughly enjoy the quiz evenings. There is
something for everyone and the children especially have been thrilled to
contribute their answers in the past - the emoji ‘films’ picture round and
Disney round were particular favourites! It’s lovely to just spend time
together in good company, and there’s always plenty of laughter too!”

The remaining quiz evenings for this year are on Friday November 19th
and December 17th, 7pm – 8.30pm, and the Zoom link can be found on
our website and Facebook page. Do come and join us - you can be sure
of a very warm welcome!

Jennie Fidler, Children & Family Worker

NOVEMBER GIVING 2021:
November is a time of remembrance, fireworks and preparation for Ad-
vent. The Church of England Lectionary not only gives the daily read-
ings for worship but commemorates the different Saints Days and re-
membrance of many key figures: priests, bishops, mystics, teachers of
the faith, martyrs, hymnwriters and royal philanthropists. It’s a fascinat-
ing record of people who have done their best for their time.
Thank you to everyone who does their best for our church in our time: a
stunning amount of commitment, energy and faithfulness goes into
keeping a church alive.

All methods of Giving remain available, but the Church website has
been updated with two Donate Buttons: a Green button for General Giv-
ing and a Blue button for supporting the Lighting Project, so please see
the website link for all other details and the updates on the improved
Parish Giving Scheme: You can now set up a Direct Debit for the PGS
without having to contact anyone at the church first.
https://www.askesgrave.org/supportus.htm
Also, most importantly, if you are experiencing financial hardship or
mounting debts please seek help through organisations like Step-
change https://www.stepchange.org/
or Christians Against Poverty https://capuk.org/

• Occasional Giving

If you would like to support our Church financially a simple BACS pay-
ment can be made to:

Acc Name: Kesgrave Parochial Church Council

Co-op Bank Sort Code: 08-92-99 Account No: 65453375

If you can also Gift Aid your donation, please print off a Gift Aid form
from the All Saints Kesgrave website (see Support Us) and give me a
ring on 07807 984589

• Regular Giving (Direct Debit)

For regular giving please contact the Parish Giving Scheme
(PGS) : this is a direct debit scheme with built-in options for Gift Aid
and inflation proofed giving

There are now three options for signing up:

3.) By using the new Online Direct Debit system: log onto the Par-
ish Giving Scheme website and find our church here:

https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/kesgrave-all-
saints-ipswich/

2.) By phone: 0333 002 1271

3) By filling in an ASK-specific form and posting it off (please ask me
for this form)

For all 3 ways you will need your own bank details, the special code for
our church: 330633093 and the Diocese: St Eds and Ips

• Cheques Please make cheques payable to Kesgrave PCC and
send to me

• Envelope Giving: if you have Weekly Envelopes that need col-
lecting please phone me or place in the collection plate at any of
the services, when we are open again.

We also have a “Donate” button on the All Saints Kesgrave website
and a QR Code:

To donate online, scan the QR code
with your phone below:

Or go to askesgrave.org/supportus
for more ways to give.

For all queries, please phone me on 07807 984589
Thank you for supporting the work of All Saints Kesgrave

Sally Wainman (Local Giving Advisor)

SUPPORTING THE FIND FOODBANK
With winter approaching, cuts in Universal Credit and rising prices,
more people than ever will be turning to foodbanks.
Please support FIND by donating goods at any of the participating su-
permarkets or financially, via bank transfer, (BACS) direct to FIND
BACS details are:

Account name: FOOD BANK FIND
Sort code: 30-94-55
Account number: 54354468
Reference All Saints Kesgrave or your own name

If you want to support FIND with cash, please speak to me at any of the
services or give me a ring

Thank you
Sally Wainman (Local Giving Advisor)
07807 984589

ASK WEBSITE
Our church website www.askesgrave.org has been up and running for a
few months now, but remains an ongoing project, particularly during the
coming days and weeks in light of COVID-19 developments. We are
trying to regularly update notices and information as they become avail-
able, as well as adding items onto our pages on The Church of Eng-
land’s ‘A Church Near You’ site – https://www.achurchnear-
you.com/church/2061/
Available on both websites are the Rev Robin Spittle’s ‘Thought for the
Times’ videos, which can be accessed easily from the home pages. 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.

KESGRAVE LIBRARY NEWS
– NOVEMBER 2021
Sunday Crafts – Sunday crafts (11.00 – 12.00 noon) have been reintro-
duced. Please ring us on 01473 626103 to book a space. In November
we are making:

Sunday 7th – Next Sunday is Remembrance Sunday. Pop along and cre-
ate a posy of poppies.

Sunday 14th – The leaves have all nearly blown away. Design an au-
tumn leaf picture.

Sunday 21st – Thursday 25th is Thanksgiving in America. Create a
doily turkey to displace.

Sunday 28th – It’s nearly December! Make a paper plate elf to begin
your Christmas decorations.

Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights.

Covid -19 Self-Test (Rapid Antigen Tests) – Did you know that your
local library is a collection point for these tests? Please just pop along
and ask staff for however many boxes you or your family require.

Word Play Sessions – These sessions are being held at the Kesgrave
Community Centre on a Wednesday, with Tot Rock at 9.45 – 10.15 a.m.
and Baby Bounce at 10.45 – 11.15a.m. until Wednesday 17th November.
After this date, we are moving back into the library and the day will
revert to a Thursday. First session Thursday 25th November.
With the relaxation of covid restrictions, these sessions are no longer
bookable, but some guidelines do still apply. If you would like to attend,
please pop along.

Story Time –Story Time every Friday 9.45 – 10.15 a.m. This is now
being held in the library. Booking is no longer necessary – please pop
along – we look forward to seeing you.

Lego Club – Every Tuesday during term time from 3.30 p.m. – 4.30
p.m. Please phone us to book a place as numbers are currently limited,
I’m afraid.

Book Club – the library’s book clubs have returned. If you are inter-
ested in joining, please do give us a ring. We currently have an after-
noon and evening club. We hope to see you soon.

Facebook and Instagram- to keep up to date with all that is going on at
the library, please like and follow our Facebook page (Kesgrave Li-
brary) and our Instagram Account (@kesgravelibrary).

Scout Post Box – We are hoping to have the Scout Post Box this year
from Thursday 25th November – Tuesday 7th December.

Christmas Stall – sadly this year we do not have Cards for Good
Causes, as they have limited the number of sites offering their charity
cards this year.
We do have Suffolk Wildlife Fund, The Somersham Ward from Ipswich
Library and Suffolk Libraries Christmas Cards as well, as a selection of
festive wrapping paper, tags and gift bags on offer. Payment is cash or
card. All sales help to support your local 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

Vicar Rev Robin Spittle 01473 623388

[email protected]

Assistant Priest 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

Sally Wainman 07807 984589

[email protected]

Mike Bryer 01473 611143

[email protected]

Children’s Worker Jennie Fidler 07584420729

[email protected]

Church Wardens Karen Pringle 01473 611472

[email protected]

Bob Bullamore 01473 729586

[email protected]

Church Hall Bookings Bob Theobald 01473 620709

[email protected]

Fred Upson Hall Karen Pringle 01473 611472

Bookings [email protected]
Prayer Chain John Wittgreffe 07857 838678

Safeguarding Officer [email protected]
John Wittgreffe 07857 838678
[email protected]

FINAL WORD
Thanks for taking the time to read this edition, we would appreciate any
feedback you may have.
Due to the legislation on May 25th 2018, we can only continue to send you
information by email if you have granted permission. If you would like to
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Alternatively, it is available on our website (see below).

For a further explanation of any of our activities please contact Rev Robin
Spittle (623388) or [email protected]

Our Website-
https://www.askesgrave.org
You can also like us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Askesgrave
Or keep up to date with news and services on our A Church Near You Page
– https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/2061/

Issue 86 available from 28th November 2021- DECEMBER 2021- Christ-
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