Newsletter Issue 95 - 30.10.22 November 2022

ALL SAINTS KESGRAVE
NEWSLETTER

ISSUE NO 95 – 30.10.22
November 2022

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Dear friends,
There are big changes afoot this month as our vicar, Robin is retiring af-
ter 23 years at All Saints.
During those years Robin has engaged enthusiastically with the people
of Kesgrave through encouraging worship in church and introducing the
love of God to those with no church background through innovative

services in the Farmhouse pub and our church hall as well as pet ser-
vices in the open air.

Robin has been involved in the life of our Kesgrave community as a
member of the town council for many years and a school governor. He
instigated after-school church for children and their carers at Cedar-
wood, Heath and Gorseland primary schools plus fun evening groups
for 7-11s and teenagers. He welcomed the Scout and Guide movements
at church and was actively involved with projects at the High school.

Christmas worship has been especially exciting during Robin’s time
with us. We have often needed three services to accommodate all who
wanted to join a Christingle or Christmas Eve crib service.

Robin has helped train at least seven curates and three lay readers in his
time so his influence will continue within the diocese.

He is known to many in the parish and beyond through the numerous
baptisms, weddings and funerals he has taken over the years. Robin will
be greatly missed and many are sad to see him go, but he has given an
amazing service to us over the years and thoroughly deserves his rest.

I know we would all like to thank him for his ministry and pray that
God will grant him and Jenny a long and happy retirement.

If you would like to say ‘Goodbye’ he will be in church with an exhibi-
tion of ‘Kesgrave in the second World War’ Friday Nov 11th from 7-
9pm, Saturday 12th 10-4 and Sunday13th 2-4.

Our church website www.askesgrave has any information you may
need.

We look forward to having another vicar next year; meanwhile we will
continue to keep All Saints as the vibrant, welcoming place it has be-
come during Robin’s leadership, ably supported by our ministry team.
We hope you will continue to support us during this time.

Rev Chris Nunn - 01473 622363
Rev Gary Jones – 01473 412329
Karen Pringle and Bob Bullamore – Church Wardens

WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER 2022

Date Time Service Where / Who to contact
Little EXPLORERS Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jen-
Tue 10.00am- At ASK nie [email protected]
1st Nov 11.30am Broom Tree Café St Michael’s Church, The Runway Café, Martlesham
At Martlesham
Tue 3.30pm- ZOOM Bible Study To find instructions how to join, visit our website
1st Nov 5.30pm www.askesgrave.org

Tue 7.00pm
1st Nov 9.00pm

Wed 9.30am Open to God All Saints Church Kesgrave
2nd Nov 10.30am At ASK
Morning Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
Wed 10.00am- at Little Bealings
2nd Nov 10.45am Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
[email protected] 07857838678.
Wed 10.30am- Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings. Please contact Ben Wale
2nd Nov 12.00pm BORROWERS [email protected] for more information

Wed 3.10pm
2nd Nov 3.45pm

Thu 11.00am- Thursday All Saints Church Kesgrave

3rd Nov 12.00pm Holy Communion at ASK

Sat 10.00am- Private Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
5th Nov 12.30pm At Little Bealings

Sun 8.30am- Holy Communion All Saints Church Kesgrave
6th Nov 9.30am at ASK
All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel:
Sun 10.00am- Holy Communion https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENd-
6th Nov 11.00am at ASK ( Livestreamed) lxMPUZYDHR5-aQ
Church Of St. Mary, Playford
Sun 10.00am- Morning Prayer
6th Nov 11.00am at Playford To find instructions how to join, visit our website
Zoom AFTER HOURS www.askesgrave.org
Sun 5.00pm- All Saints Church Kesgrave
6th Nov 5.45pm EVENSONG at ASK

Sun 6.30pm-
6th Nov 7.30pm

Mon 2.00pm- Silver Screen at ASK Church Hall.

7th Nov 4.00pm

Tue 10.00am- Coffee, Chat & Play Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jen-
8th Nov 11.30am at ASK nie [email protected]

Tue 3.30pm- Broom Tree Café St Michael’s Church, The Runway Café , Martlesham
8th Nov 5.30pm At Martlesham

Wed 9.30am Morning Prayer All Saints Church Kesgrave
9th Nov 10.30am At ASK All Saints Little Bealings

Wed 10.00am- Morning Prayer
9th Nov 10.45am at Little Bealings

Date Time Service Where / Who to contact
Fynn Valley Walks
Wed 10.30am- All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
9th Nov 12.00pm Little Bealings [email protected] 07857838678.
BORROWERS
Wed 3.10pm All Saints Little Bealings. Please contact Ben Wale
9th Nov 3.45pm [email protected] for more information

Thu 11.00am- Thursday All Saints Church Kesgrave

10th Nov 12.00pm Holy Communion at ASK

Fri 7.00pm- Remembrance All Saints Church Kesgrave
11th Nov 9.00pm Exhibition at ASK To find instructions how to join, visit our website
(also Zoomed) www.askesgrave.org

Sat 10.00am- Remembrance All Saints Church Kesgrave
12th Nov 4.00pm Exhibition at ASK All Saints Little Bealings

Sat 10.00am- Private Prayer
12th Nov 12.30pm At Little Bealings

Sun 8.30am- Holy Communion All Saints Church Kesgrave
13th Nov 9.30am at ASK
All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel:
Sun 10.00am- Remembrance Service https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENd-
13th Nov 10.45am at ASK ( Livestreamed) lxMPUZYDHR5-aQ
Church Hall. PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE –
Sun 10.00am- Remembrance Service email [email protected]
13th Nov 10.45am at ASK (CHURCH HALL) All Saints Little Bealings

Sun 10.00am- Remembrance Service All Saints Church Kesgrave
13th Nov 10.45am At Little Bealings
Church Of St. Mary, Playford
Sun 11.15am- Remembrance Service
13th Nov 12.00pm at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave

Sun 11.15am- Remembrance Service All Saints Church Kesgrave PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE –
13th Nov 12.00pm at PLAYFORD email [email protected]
All Saints Church Kesgrave PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE –
Sun 2.00pm- Remembrance email [email protected]
13th Nov 4.00pm Exhibition at ASK Legion Green, Ropes Drive ,Kesgrave

Sun 4.00pm- Remembrance SILVER
13th Nov 5.00pm CAFÉ At ASK

Sun 5.00pm Remembrance Songs Of
13th Nov 6.00pm Praise at ASK

Sun 6.00pm- Lighting of the Beacon
13th Nov 6.30pm

Tue 10.00am- Coffee, Chat & Play Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jen-
15th Nov 11.30am at ASK nie [email protected]

Tue 3.30pm- Broom Tree Café St Michael’s Church, The Runway Café , Martlesham
15th Nov 5.30pm At Martlesham

Wed 9.30am Bible Study All Saints Church Kesgrave
16th Nov 10.30am At ASK All Saints Little Bealings

Wed 10.00am- Morning Prayer
16th Nov 10.45am at Little Bealings

Date Time Service Where / Who to contact
Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
Wed 10.30am- [email protected] 07857838678.
16th Nov 12.00pm Holy Communion Church Of St. Mary, Playford
at Playford
Wed 11.00am- Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings. Please contact Ben Wale
16th Nov 11.45am BORROWERS [email protected] for more information

Wed 3.10pm
16th Nov 3.45pm

Thu 11.00am- Thursday All Saints Church Kesgrave

17th Nov 12.00pm Holy Communion at ASK

Fri 7.00pm- Zoom Pub Quiz To find instructions how to join, visit our website
18th Nov 8.30pm www.askesgrave.org

Sat 9.00am- Men's & Ladies’ Break- Farmhouse, St Isidores, Kesgrave. Please contact Gary
19th Nov 10.00am fast at the Farmhouse Jones [email protected]

Sat 10.00am- Private Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
19th Nov 12.30pm At Little Bealings

Sun 8.30am- Holy Communion All Saints Church Kesgrave
20th Nov 9.30am at ASK
Church Hall.
Sun 9.15am- BREAKFAST Special
20th Nov 10.00am At ASK Church Hall.

Sun 10.00am- F.I.G Family All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel:
20th Nov 11.00am At ASK https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENd-
lxMPUZYDHR5-aQ
Sun 10.00am- Holy Communion Church Of St. Mary, Playford
20th Nov 11.00am at ASK (Livestreamed)
All Saints Little Bealings
Sun 10.00am- Morning Prayer
20th Nov 11.00am at Playford All Saints Church Kesgrave
Stir-up Sunday
Sun 10.00am- at Little Bealings
20th Nov 11.00am
Evensong at ASK
Sun 6.30pm-
20th Nov 7.15pm

Mon 2.00pm- Silver Games at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave.

21st Nov 4.00pm

Tue 10.00am- Coffee, Chat & Play Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jen-
22nd Nov 11.30am at ASK nie [email protected]
All Saints Church Kesgrave
Tue 2.15pm- Mothers’ Union
22nd Nov 4.00pm At ASK St Michael’s Church, The Runway Café , Martlesham

Tue 3.30pm- Broom Tree Café
22nd Nov 5.30pm At Martlesham

Wed 9.30am Morning Prayer All Saints Church Kesgrave
23rd Nov 10.30am At ASK All Saints Little Bealings

Wed 10.00am- Morning Prayer
23rd Nov 10.45am at Little Bealings

Date Time Service Where / Who to contact
Fynn Valley Walks
Wed 10.30am- All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
23rd Nov 12.00pm Little Bealings [email protected] 07857838678.
BORROWERS
Wed 3.10pm All Saints Little Bealings. Please contact Ben Wale
23rd Nov 3.45pm [email protected] for more information

Thu 11.00am- Thursday All Saints Church Kesgrave

24th Nov 12.00pm Holy Communion at ASK

Sat 10.00am- Private Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
26th Nov 12.30pm At Little Bealings

Sun 8.30am- Holy Communion All Saints Church Kesgrave
27th Nov 9.30am at ASK
All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel:
Sun 10.00am- Advent Service at ASK https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENd-
27th Nov 11.00am (Livestreamed) lxMPUZYDHR5-aQ
All Saints Little Bealings
Sun 10.00am- All Age Service
27th Nov 11.00am at Little Bealings

Tue 10.00am- Little EXPLORERS Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jen-
29th Nov 11.30am At ASK nie [email protected]

Tue 3.30pm- Broom Tree Café St Michael’s Church, The Runway Café, Martlesham
29th Nov 5.30pm At Martlesham

Wed 10.00am- Morning Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
30th Nov 10.45am at Little Bealings
Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
Wed 10.30am- [email protected] 07857838678.
30th Nov 12.00pm Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings. Please contact Ben Wale
BORROWERS [email protected] for more information
Wed 3.10pm
30th Nov 3.45pm

KESGRAVE & DISTRICT
DURING WORLD WAR II EXHIBITION

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 the two World Wars".

This will also be an ideal opportunity to pop in to say farewell to
Robin Spittle and wish him all the best in his retirement.

The Exhibition includes information about Kesgrave 's one WW1 cas-
ualty, information from the 1939 Register, the evacuation from Lon-
don to Kesgrave, and the role of local Air Raid Wardens.
A short introductory talk will be given by Robin Spittle on Friday 11th
of November at 7.30pm. Before and after the talk there will be an op-
portunity 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 Play-
ford will also be available and there will be items of relevance for All
Ages. All Visitors are warmly welcomed.

Friday 11th of November- 7.00pm-9.00pm - Opening of “ Kesgrave
& District during World War II Exhibition” and short talk by Robin
Spittle (which will also be "Zoomed").

On Saturday 12th of November Exhibition will be open between
10.00am- 4.00pm. There is also the possibility of bringing your
"teddy" for the Zip wire from the Bell Tower (weather permitting) be-
tween 2.00pm & 3.00pm.

Remembrance Sunday 13th of November- 2.00pm-4.00pm -last day
for viewing the exhibition.

4.00pm Remembrance Silver Café at 4pm- PLEASE BOOK YOUR
PLACE -email [email protected]

5.00pm Remembrance Songs of Praise -PLEASE BOOK YOUR
PLACE - email [email protected]

6.00pm- Lighting of the Beacon

REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND AT ALL SAINTS KESGRAVE

AND RETIREMENT OF REV. ROBIN SPITTLE
23 years as our vicar!

There will be a Remembrance Exhibition and services at All Saints Kes-
grave over this weekend:

Friday 11th November 7pm - 9pm Remembrance Exhibition
Saturday 12th November 10am - 4pm Remembrance Exhibition
Sunday 13th November 08.30am Holy Communion Service

Sunday 13th November 10.00am Remembrance Service in
Church

Sunday 13th November 10.00am Remembrance service in the
Church Hall *please book as numbers are limited

Sunday 13th November 11.15am Remembrance Service in
Church

Sunday 13th November 2pm - 4pm Remembrance Exhibition

Sunday 13th November 4pm Remembrance Café

*please book as numbers are limited

Sunday 13th November 5pm Songs of Praise

*please book as numbers are limited

*Booking via Natalie, our Parish admin: [email protected]

To mark Robin's retirement, we are making a collection for his leaving
present and making an appeal towards meeting the Parish Share:

To donate to Robin's present please put money in an envelope marked
"Robin" and hand in at any service; cheques can be made payable to
Kesgrave PCC but please write 'Robin' on the back of the cheque; if you
would like a cheque collected, please phone me Sally Wainman on
07807 984589

If you would like to donate to the Parish Share, please use the green do-
nate button on our website or use any of the other methods in the Sup-
port Us section of the website

BACS payments can be made to Kesgrave Parochial Church Coun-
cil Co-op Bank Sort Code 08-92-99 Account: 65453375

https://www.askesgrave.org/welcome.htm

This weekend will give people a chance to chat to Robin, to wish
him well and to thank him for all his years of service.
If you would like to send him a card, please post to Rev Robin Spittle, 4
Wades Grove, Kesgrave, Suffolk IP5 2EF
Thank you in advance to everyone for your support: we look forward to
welcoming you for this special weekend.

Sally Wainman 07807 984589

WORD FROM THE STUDY
Remember, remember the fifth of November. For me, I can hardly forget
it, as it was my mum’s birthday, and as the saying goes, you only forget
once!

November, in the life of the Church becomes the season of Remem-
brance. We begin the month with All Saints Day, followed by All Souls
Day, Remembrance Sunday, St Andrew’s Day and then, of course, Christ
the King. Each one of these festivals is important. The Remembrance
Day is when we remember those who fell in war defending our freedom.
There will be services in all our churches to mark those who gave their
life in the service of others.

This year’s commemorations as well as remembering past conflicts, we
will be conscious of the ongoing situation in the Ukraine and those who
suffer ongoing effects of war. As a community and as a nation, we can all
play our part by just pausing for a moment either on the Sunday or Re-
membrance Day itself, to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Jesus said “Greater love hath no man, than to lay down his life for his
friends”.

As the autumn leaves begin to fall and the seasons change, and yes, the
clocks go back, it reminds us that as in life, situations change, but our
focus on our daily lives should remain the same. The hymn; Through all
the changing scenes of life, in trouble and in joy; sums it up perfectly,

though we are facing things that are out of our control, God ultimately
remains in charge.

When we pause for a moment, in spite of the many difficulties we face at
the moment, the blessings we receive at God’s hand, far outnumber the
negative ones in our lives.

If I look back on my ministry over the last year, I can look at it through
two lenses. One of Robins sayings is one will see stars, the other will see
mud. You could say that the mud has been the energy crisis in increase
of foodbanks and so on that have been placed on us, or do I look through
the stars and see what a real privilege and a blessing it is to be the local
minister of three beautiful churches, and ultimately, serving the people in
these communities. Yes, definitely the second one!

Through our services on a Sunday, it offers us the opportunity to take
some time-out of our busy lives, to come spend some time in quiet or to
join in the worship. Everybody is most welcome to our services every
Sunday at Kesgrave and either at St Marys Playford, or All saints Little
Bealings, all services start at 10am.

As we go forward if you would like a visit from a priest either Chris or
myself will be pleased to see you, and it doesn’t have to be a Church
matter. Tea, one sugar please!

God bless you all.

Reverend Gary Jones

REMEMBRANCE POEM

Strong remembrance of times good and bad
Drift across eternity
Jacob’s ladder is not myth but reality
Heaven’s promise resting on the earth

SILVER GROUPS
Next session of Silver Screen is Monday 7th of November at the
Church Hall, 2pm-4pm.

It has been a pleasure to see so many people get so much out of those
sessions so far.
Following the screening, we have a short talk.
Come along for an enjoyable afternoon and companionship.
Next session of Silver Games is Monday 21st November at the
Church, 2pm-4pm.

Come and enjoy playing the old fashioned and some modern games
such as Up-Words, Scrabble, Mexican Train, Rummikub and Scrabble
and other traditional games. Many have also enjoyed the opportunity to
just sit with friends and relax and chat to each other.
Sunday 13th November - Remembrance Silver Café at
4pm- PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE -email allsaints.parish@out-
look.com

For more details contact

Chris or Mike Bryer 01473 611143

MOTHERS’ UNION

Our next meeting is on Tuesday 22nd November 2.15pm at all Saints
Kesgrave.

Our speaker for November will be Rev. Gary Jones. We look forward
to his talk and visitors are always welcome to join us at our meetings

Jenny Billinge
Secretary

STIR-UP SUNDAY AT LITTLE BEALINGS
Sunday 20th November at 10am

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 Jackie Ransome [email protected] to book your
place.

CHRISTMAS CARDS FROM THE MOTHERS' UNION
OR THE LEPROSY MISSION
If you would like to buy cards or calendars from the Mothers' Union
please log on to:
https://www.mothersunion.org/ and click on SHOP
If you would like to buy cards or calendars from the Leprosy Mission
please log on to:
https://www.leprosymission.org.uk/ and click on SHOP
There should also be a Cards for Good Causes pop-up shop in Tower
Street Ipswich
As the name suggests a wide variety of charities are represented includ-
ing Shelter, Motor Neurone, Cat's Protection and Perennial (a charity
that helps those in horticulture)
Please see the Facebook link for the full range of chari-
ties: https://www.face-
book.com/photo/?fbid=426631889500990&set=a.368080568689456
There really is something for everyone
Sally Wainman

SUPPORTING THE FIND FOODBANK
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

MEN’S & LADIES’ BREAKFAST
Please Come along on Saturday 19th of November at 9.00am and join
us at the Farmhouse Pub for our Men’s & Ladies’ Breakfast and fellow-
ship. All ages welcome. Please contact
Gary Jones [email protected] or
Anita Jones [email protected] to reserve your place.

NOVEMBER GIVING 2022
"Give plenty of what is given to you
Listen to Pity's call
Don't think the little you give is great
And the much you get is small"
Phoebe Cary - American Poet (Sept 4th 1824 - July 31st 1871)

Generosity is one of the kindest words in the English Language because
it recognizes both kinship with others and the Author of all giving.
Amongst the many voices raised for the needs of others we want our
church to continue to serve the community, so this month I'm focusing
on:
Parish Giving Scheme:
We welcome donations in any form but a monthly direct debit is
amongst the most helpful because it brings stability to the finances and
helps us to plan ahead.
It incorporates two voluntary "opt-ins": ticking the box for Gift
Aid and/or ticking the box for something called Inflationary Giving,
which simply means a small voluntary increase once a year. You re-
ceive annual notice of this and can always decline the increase.
The Scheme is run centrally in Gloucester, but you have control over
your own account and can also increase or decrease the commitment.
The details you need are as follows:
Parish: Kesgrave All Saints
Diocese: St Eds and Ips Diocese
Parish Reference: 330633093 (this ensures your donation goes to
the right parish!)
https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/how-it-works/
You can join in 3 main ways:

• By logging onto the website and setting up your own direct debit

• By phoning 0333 002 1271 Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm (Tele-
phone service for setting up a direct debit)

• By paper form available from me: Sally Wainman 07807 984589

The address of the PGS office is 76, Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, GL1
3BD
Email: [email protected] Office Tel: 0333 002 1260
If you have any questions at all, please contact me or the PGS office
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO GIVES, PRAYS AND

CONTRIBUTES TIME AND TALENT
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.

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

Sally Wainman (Local Giving Advisor)

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

ALL SAINTS CHURCH LITTLE BEALINGS
WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP
Saturday 3rd December, 2pm.

£20 per person. The workshop will be held at the Angela Cobbold
Memorial Hall, due to ongoing refurbishment at the church.
All profits will continue to support All Saints Church Little Bealings.
Workshop includes rattan wreath, ribbon, foliage, orange slices, dried
flowers etc - all you need to make your own wreath, together with
festive refreshments and Christmas cheer.
Email [email protected] for further information and to book
a place.

KESGRAVE LIBRARY NEWS –
November 2022
Sunday Crafts 11.00 – 12.00 noon (after church) – the following crafts
are running during November:

Sunday 6th – Pop along and create a monster out of old CDs. How
many eyes will your monster have?

Sunday 13th – It’s the time of year when hedgehogs hibernate. Create
your own hedgehog to take home.

Sunday 20th – This week we are designing gingerbread men. What col-
our jumper will yours have?

Sunday 27th – The 30th of November is St Andrew’s Day. We are mak-
ing Loch Ness Monsters to celebrate.

Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights.

Word Play Sessions – These free sessions are run by trained staff every
Thursday morning.

Tot Rock – 9.45 – 10.15 a.m. – active songs and rhymes for pre-school
children.

Baby Bounce – 10.45 – 11.45 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 – 9.45 – 10.15 a.m. Fun stories, rhymes, and songs every
Friday in the library. No need to book – just pop along. These sessions
restart on Friday 9th September.

Lego Club – every Tuesday 3.30 – 4.30 p.m. Free play with each child
given a basket of Lego bricks to create designs of their choice. These
sessions restart on Tuesday 6th September. We hope to see you soon.

Afternoon Book Club –Thursday 3rd November 2.45 – 4.30 p.m. They
are currently reading Away with the Penguins by Hazel Prior.

Evening Book Group – Thursday 29th November 7.00 – 8.00 p.m. The
group are currently reading The Mermaids Singing by Val McDermid.

If you are interested in joining, please contact staff. The library supplies
copies of the titles being read.

Home Library Service – If you would like to access the library but are
unable to visit us, Kesgrave runs four home library routes where volun-
teers come out with a selection of books to your homes. To access this
service please ring the library or log on the Suffolk Libraries website
and complete the online form.

Knit and Natter – every second and fourth Thursday 2.30 – 4.30 p.m.
These sessions are restarting following a long break due to Covid. Why
not pop along and meet some new people? Don’t’ knit – just pop along
for a natter. Tea/coffee and biscuits are provided. Donations towards the
cost would be welcomed.

Cancer Support Group 10.30 – 11.30 a.m. – we are restarting this on
the third Monday morning each month in the library from September.
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.

Christmas Cards – This year we will have a wide selection of cards,
available to buy. This will also include a range from The Somersham
Ward at Ipswich Hospital.
Payment is by cash or card with every purchase supporting your local li-
brary.

PC Hannah Canning will be at Kesgrave Library on Sunday 27th
November 10.30 – 11.30 a.m. PC Canning is available for you to talk
through anything that is concerning you or you may wish to bring along
bikes, so they can be postcode marked for safety.

Book Donations – we are still looking for good quality book donations,
mainly fiction – adult or children. Please speak to staff if you are inter-

ested in donating some items to us.

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

[email protected]

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

Church Hall Bookings [email protected]
Fred Upson Hall
Bookings Bob Bullamore 01473 729586
Prayer Chain
Safeguarding Officer [email protected]

Bob Theobald 01473 620709

[email protected]

Karen Pringle 01473 611472

[email protected]
John Wittgreffe 07857 838678

[email protected]
John Wittgreffe 07857 838678

[email protected]

FINAL WORD
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