Parish Magazine: March 2023 • Remembering our patron saints, page 3 • Warm up in the Vestry, page 9 • Hessett Church Preservation Society, page 11 • Defibrillator training, page 13 • Poet’s corner, page 14 • Colour your garden, page 21 • Church services, page 31 and back page Picture of daffodils by Yoksel Zok unsplash.com
2 The Parish Churches of Rougham, Beyton with Hessett and Rushbrooke The lengthy process of appointing a new Rector is under way but we still need help in many areas – please contact any of the Church Wardens listed below if you can help. Details of Church services are on the back cover. SunDay SeRViCeS The Rev’d Graham Rendle 01359 270924 [email protected] WeDDingS, BaPtiSMS, funeRalS anD any otHeR RequeStS The Revd. Canon Sharon Potter 01284 828599 [email protected] Archdeacon of Sudbury Dr David Jenkins 01284 386942 | 07900 990073 [email protected] Beyton Church/vestry Diane Rendle 01359 270924 BenefiCe CHuRCH WaRDenS Hessett Timothy Elliot 01359 270365 [email protected] Tony Ciorra 01359 272685 [email protected] Rougham Di Ruddock 01359 270731 [email protected] David Palmer 01284 386108 [email protected] Beyton Timothy Elliot 01359 270365 [email protected] Rushbrooke Church Richard Ball 01359 232088 Bell Tower Captain Maurice Rose 01359 270298 Hospital visits (as allowed) Graham Rendle 01359 270924 Rougham Floodlights Di Ruddock 01359 270731 [email protected] Beyton Floodlights Timothy Elliot 01359 270365 [email protected] Hessett Floodlights Timothy Elliot 01359 270365 [email protected] PCC Treasurer Ed Bacon 01359 270926 PCC Secretary Peter Rutt 01359 242464 Choir Ros Pitcher 01359 271997
Reflecting on what our patron saints mean to us Dear Rougham, Beyton, Hessett and Rushbrooke parishioners, I have been thinking about patron saints this month. Do you remember the Eagle comic in bright colour print with Dan Dare on the front page? It was full of interesting stories and facts. The back page was the illustrated life of notable Christians including St Paul and St Patrick – the patron saint of Ireland celebrated on the 17th March. We also celebrate St David, patron saint of Wales, on the 1st. Both these saints had strong connections with their countries. St David, born and bred in Wales, ended as Bishop and spread Christianity in Wales and Brittany where some towns still bear his name – Saint-Divy, Saint-ivy and Landivy. St Patrick is remembered for bringing Christ to Ireland, banishing the snakes and explaining the trinity of God in the symbol of the trilobed shamrock leaf. St Andrew was the first disciple of Jesus after following John the Baptist. In Mark’s gospel (ch 13:3) Andrew is one of the disciples who asks Jesus about the ‘end times’ when judgement will come to the world. Jesus says (Mark 13:32) ‘No one knows, not even the angels nor the son, only the Father.’ Quite how he became patron saint of Scotland is not clear. According to legend, Óengus King of the Picts in AD832 won a battle with Andrew’s help and saw an X in the sky. Andrew was killed on an X cross – hence the Saltire as the Scottish flag. St George was probably a Roman soldier executed during Diocletion’s persecution of the Christians in AD303. His story was brought back to England by the Crusaders and Edward III made him the Patron of the Most Noble Order of the Garter and his red cross was adopted as England’s flag. Interestingly, some years ago there was a local movement to have our St Edmunds adopted as the real English Patron Saint. 3
4 The Parish Churches of Rougham, Beyton with Hessett and Rushbrooke If you have any Safeguarding concerns, please contact either the Rural Dean or our Parish Safeguarding Officer (Sarah Lock 01359 271877). Policies and Diocesan contacts may be found at www.cofesuffolk.org/safeguarding Details of our church services for the month and contact details can also be found on the ‘A Church Near You’ website www.acny.org.uk Beyton Church now has its own website www.allsaintsbeyton.co.uk If you have a prayer request or would like someone from the church to call on you or would appreciate help in some practical way, please contact Graham Rendle or any of the church members listed above. We would be pleased to pray for you and help in any way that we can. Alternatively you can use one of the “prayer boxes” outside each of our church buildings: simply write your prayer. Magazine The editor of the Parish Magazine is Jonathan Wilson. Contact him at [email protected] The deadline for contributions is the second Sunday of the month for the following month’s issue. The magazine is published monthly except for December & January and July & august which are joint editions. Advertising: Peter Pitcher 01359 271997
5 tHuRSton eVening Wi Members and visitors are welcome to our meetings on the first Thursday each month (usually!), 7.30pm at Cavendish Hall, Thurston. For more information, please contact Vicky Pryke on 01359 231465. You are most welcome to join us! How we celebrate in March All of March is covered by the time of Lent (an old English word for Spring season). As I noted above, we celebrate two patron saints – St David of Wales on the 1st and St Patrick of Ireland on the 17th. In Lent we remember Jesus’s temptations in the wilderness as He prepared himself for his earthly ministry. In former times this was when people prepared for baptism which took place at Easter. These days it is a time for reflection and preparation for the events of the Passion of Christ – the Last Supper and his arrest, crucifixion and his triumphant coming back to life on Easter Day. Sunday is not a part of the Lent restrictions – Sunday is always a time of rejoicing when we celebrate His rising from the dead, especially in Holy Communion in the Bread and Wine. The middle Sunday of Lent, March 19th, is Mothering Sunday. It was a tradition to return to the Church in which you had been baptised or to go to the Mother Church – the Cathedral. In the 19th century this was the day when servants in big houses were given the day off to visit their mothers and the family. They would make a simnel cake – a fruit cake with marzipan in the middle. This transferred to Easter with 11 balls of marzipan on the top representing the 11 faithful disciples. March also sees the start of Ramadan when Muslims fast during daylight as they reflect and pray. Jesus and his mother Mary are celebrated as saints by Muslims. As we reflect on our lives during Lent, we should also rejoice that Jesus came to bring us back to God and that we are to follow His love for us by showing our love to those around us and those affected by wars and earthquakes. Every Blessing, Graham Rendle
6 St Mary ’s Church, Rougham Sunday 19th March, 9.30am A breakfast of bacon and sausage butties, croissants or toast will be served from 9.30am before a short, simple all-age service runs from 10am until 10.40am. At this service we shall be celebrating Lent and Mother’s Day Each Family@Church service will be followed by a traditional shortened Holy Communion service at 11am to which all are welcome. You are invited to attend either or both services! Family@Church It’s not just for children... Everyone is welcome!
7 The BVA presents the annual . . . Beyton Quiz Night Fish and Chip Supper! Friday 31st March In Main Hall, Beyton 6th Form Campus Arrive at 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm start Bring your own booze The quiz will be held in the main school hall which has a high ceiling for air circulation and will also allow plenty of space between tables TICKETS: £12 A HEAD (Booking essential by Friday 24th March) To Book a table text or ring Val Conaboy on 07557 989592 Advance payment required by bank to bank transfer or by another agreed method Max team of 6 &
8 - – – – – – – – – – flooDligHt SPonSoR neWS If you would like to sponsor the lights at any of our churches (in memory of a relative or friend or just to help with the costs) then please contact: RougHaM: Di Ruddock 01359 270731 [email protected] Beyton & HeSSett: Timothy Elliot 01359 270365 [email protected] HelP neeDeD to DeliVeR tHe PaRiSH MagaZine We need volunteers to deliver parish magazines in Beyton and Hessett. We also need help with cleaning Hessett Church and organising a rota to do so. If you can help, please contact Tim Elliot, Church Warden for Beyton with Hessett. Contact details on Page 2 of this magazine.
9 Warm up in Beyton Vestry! Some upcoming two coffee mornings at Beyton Vestry will be designated ‘WaRM RooMS’. Opening hours will be between 10am and 3pm. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided fRee of CHaRge. thursday 2 March Coffee morning and warm room, 10am-3pm thursday 16 March Warm room, 10am-3pm thursday 6 april Coffee morning and warm room, 10am-3pm More information: Polling for local elections will take place on Thursday 4 May at both Beyton Vestry and Hessett & Beyton Village Hall which have been hired by the District Council. PLEASE NOTE: no coffee morning in May. Any queries or for more information, please contact Diane Rendle on 01359 270924.
10 upcoming events at Bradfield Woods Felsham Road, Bradfield St George, Bury St Edmunds IP30 0AQ 01449 737996 Bradfield Woods is a working wood that is unique as it has been under continuous traditional coppice management since 1252, fulfilling local needs for firewood and hazel products. Booking essential for all courses. For more information and to book your place visit www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events Join at www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/join Sunday 4 March, 10am-4pm green woodworking skills – using your axe Learn to use your axe effectively with Will Wall. 14, 15, 28, 29 March, 9.30am-4.30pm forest School assistant level 2 course Afour-day course certified by AIM Qualifications andAssessment Group for people who wish to assist with the delivery of a Forest School programme. Sunday 26 March, 10am-4.30pm Kuksa bowl carving Spend a day with local craftsman Nick Gosman in this wonderful ancient woodland learning how to carve a Kuksa bowl. Saturday 1 April, 10am – 4pm Basket weaving Join Coddiwomplers Stuart and Emma, experienced basket makers and willow workers, to make a 'wild basket'. Joanne atkins Engagement Officer Combs Wood, Arger Fen & Spouse’s Vale 01449 737996
11 Hessett Church Preservation Society Come and join us for a celebration of the CoRonation of CHaRleS iii on 6th and 7th May. Decorate the church with a coronation/royal theme. There will be prizes for the best displays by adults and children. Come and admire the display with teas and tours of the church on Sunday 7th May between 2pm and 4pm More details to follow but register your interest by emailing [email protected] or contact ann Ciorra
12 HeSSet PaRiSH CounCil neWS from Coun Debbie Willis tree planting on the Heath, Hessett The tree saplings for planting on The Heath will be delivered soon and we will be having a Tree Planting session on The Heath on Sunday 26 March midday. Please come along and join us, bring a spade! Parish councillor vacancies We have two vacancies for councillors on Hessett Parish Council. If you are a resident and would like to help support the village and contribute a small amount of time, then please get in touch and a current councilors can talk you through the volunteer role. With a new Chair and Clerk recently appointed, it is a great time to get involved. Contact Hessett PC on [email protected] grants for adaptations to homes Our County Councillor Penny Otton reports that the Mid Suffolk County Council budget for grants for adaptations to homes is significantly underspent. If you or anyone you know could do with smaller adaptations to their home, please let Mid Suffolk CC know. The grants are not means tested up to the cost of £7,500 and are open to all homeowners, private tenants and council tenants. Do you have a disabled relative, neighbour or friend who would benefit from a stair rail or an accessible bathroom? If so, it's worth applying. Larger work could be eligible. For more info: www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/housing/private-sector-housinggrants/minor-adaptations-1000-to-7500/ Want to see the Parish Magazine in ColouR? You can find this issue (plus back issues) at the links below. Many pictures are in colour along with selected adverts. March 2023 https://online.anyflip.com/xfgtl/awsy february 2023 https://online.anyflip.com/xfgtl/qykm December 2022/January 2023 http://online.anyflip.com/xfgtl/yufb november 2022 http://online.anyflip.com/xfgtl/dend Ready for a walk to thurston? The next village walk will be on Saturday 22nd April at 10am, writes Sally Spicer. We are hoping to walk to the cafe at Thurston but details yet to be arranged.If anyone is interested in the walks and is not already on my list, please let me know. We are hoping for some Spring sunshine! All welcome. Contact 01359 270252 or [email protected] for information.
13 Would you like to be trained to save a life in Hessett? Many of you will know that we have a defibrillator fitted to the outside wall of our village hall, writes Sarah Lock. We thought it would be good to have some training on how to use this and also how to give effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to someone in desperate need while someone is racing off to fetch the defibrillator. Once we have established the level of interest, we can go back to the person who has volunteered to do this and agree dates. The only thing we know at this stage is that the training will be held in the evenings. No previous medical experience is required. If you would be interested in attending this training could you please advise us by contacting Sarah Lock on 01359 271877 or email [email protected] All aspects of decorating undertaken to the highest of standards • Domestic & commercial painting • Refurbishments • Hand painted kitchens Contact us for a FREE estimate & advice: M: 07785 945 363 • T: 01359 270257 • E: [email protected] www.turnersdecorators.co.uk FULLY INSURED • Interior & exterior painting • Dust-free sanding • Qualified decorators EST. OVER 20 YEARS
14 Poet’s corner Never Mind, March by Annette Wynne Never mind, March, we know When you blow You’re not really mad Or angry or bad; You’re only blowing the winter away To get the world ready for April and May. ********** To Daffodils by Robert Herrick Fair Daffodils, we weep to see You haste away so soon; As yet the early-rising sun Has not attain'd his noon. Stay, stay, Until the hasting day Has run But to the even-song; And, having pray'd together, we Will go with you along. We have short time to stay, as you, We have as short a spring; As quick a growth to meet decay, As you, or anything. We die As your hours do, and dry Away, Like to the summer's rain; Or as the pearls of morning's dew, Ne'er to be found again. Thanks to Helen Elliot. If you have a favourite poem please let us know at rbhparishmag@ gmail.com
15 From left: Kay Johnson, clinical team manager Health Outreach NHS and Jeremy Ransome, Health Outreach NHS general nurse, Robert Green, chair of trustees, Bury Drop In, Sabine Dornbusch, general manager, Georgia Britton, Health Outreach NHS practitioner, and Amy Crothers, dentist, Community Dental Services. Picture courtesy of Bury Free Press. Bury Drop in appeals for donations to fund dental treatment project Following the successful launch of emergency dental treatment for the homeless, the Community Dental Services (CDS) visited Bury Drop In for its second visit on Tuesday 17 January. The mobile unit first visited the drop in on 20th December; Health Outreach NHS initially assessed people and those who were experiencing long-term dental problems were referred for emergency treatment. Due to high demand, a third session is now being arranged by the charity at a cost of £1,250. Bury Drop In is looking for donors and long-term sponsors to finance the project. If you would be interested in supporting this work, please get in touch by email to [email protected] or visit www.burydropin.org/donate
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18 Christian Meditation Group. The next meditation meetings will be at 2 pm on Thursday 2022 in the cabin, Guildhall Cottage. The verse will also be sent out to those who have expressed an interest. Contact: Helen on 01359 270365 The next meditation meeting will be on Thursday March 16th at 2pm ecumenical Chaplains St Edmundsbury Cathedral welcomes 75,000 visitors a year and an important part of the visitor ministry is the team of chaplains. They form a quiet presence, on hand to speak to visitors, particularly those in need and to offer public prayers at 12 noon and 3pm. Chaplains are usually on duty daily (except Sundays) from 10.30am-3.30pm between March and November. The Cathedral offers a lunch voucher and a car parking space to its visitor chaplains. If you would like to get involved (ordained or lay chaplains are welcome), we would be pleased to hear from you.To find out more please email sarahfriswell@ stedscathedral.org
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20 To advertise in this publication, please contact Peter Pitcher on 01359 271997 KNIT AND natteR! Do you fancy a sociable morning with free coffee, tea and chat? Our successful Knit and Natter mornings continue in Beyton Church Vestry, from 10am to 12 midday on the first Monday of each month. Bring any yarn project or just come for a chat! All welcome! Knit and Natter mornings coming up: • Monday 6 March • Monday 3 april • Monday 1 May No need to book, but contact Debbie Marshall on 01359 271314 if you have any questions
21 Hooray! Spring has arrived! It’a time for a splash of colour, says yVonne HaRButt It’s lovely to see the arrival of spring in the garden, especially all the colourful bulbs emerging to announce the beginning of a new season. They inspire us to start planning our gardening calendar for another year to enjoy the great outdoors. Bulbs are not just planted for a display of colour early in the season, there are lots of varieties which can be considered to plant now, giving a spectacular display during the summer months. Choose graceful spikes of Gladioli and trumpet lilies to add height to your borders – available in stunning bright colours, they can be planted in groups of three or five to fill the gap during mid to late summer, when some perennials are starting to fade. Dahlia tubers are also an excellent choice for late summer colour, lasting well into the autumn months. Canna lilies and crocosmia (pictured) amongst many others can
22 Come and borrow or swap books! Adult and children’s books are available in St Mary’s Church, Rougham For those who would like to stay a while to read and enjoy the calm surroundings, there is a comfortable reading area. Donations of books in good condition across all genres are welcome. work well in the border or in planters around the patio. Summer bulbs will struggle to survive frosts – in the first instance, it’s advisable to pot them up allowing them to develop in a protected environment. Once we are free of frosts and there are signs of growth they can then be safely planted, around the middle of May. If you prefer to plant directly into the ground, it is best to wait until we are free of frosts and protect them if late, cold spells of weather occur. All the varieties mentioned are grown as perennials. Dahlias and gladioli can be lifted and stored at the end of the season or sufficient ground cover protection will help them through the winter season. Avoid planting in areas which may become waterlogged or exposed sites where severe cold may be a problem. Planting summer bulbs is a great way to start gardening in spring. Once potted up they can be left to establish and planted when ready. Easy, low maintenance and very cost effective! Contact Yvonne Harbutt at Rougham Hall Nurseries on 01359 270577 or visit www.rhn.me.uk
23 RougHaM RaVeRS Wi We meet on the second Monday of each month at 7.30pm at Rougham Sports Hall, Almshouse Road, Rougham, IP30 9JN CoMing uP tHiS yeaR! Monday 13th March: Liza Jones: Savvy shopping Monday 17th april: Alison Brain: ‘My work in Uganda’ Monday 8th May: Resolutions, reports and elections For more information, please contact Deborah Hockey on 07880 550382 Visitors and new members welcome! Coffee & Company A community-run initiative to help bring people together Coffee & Company is now firmly established at St Mary’s Church, Rougham.Why not drop in? oon Join us everyTuesday at 10am for: • Simple homemade tea, filter coffee and cake • Companionship • A change of environment • No charge but donations appreciated! Make new friends or meet up with old chums in a warm,safe and friendly place Image courtesy chevanon on Freepik
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31 Services for Holy Week april 2023 ? Servicmmmmmmmmrch 2022 Please do join us at any of the following services. We welcome everyone to join us in worship or just enjoy the peace and serenity of our historic churches. Sunday 2nd april (Palm Sunday) 9am Morning Praise Rushbrooke 10.30am Holy Communion Rougham Monday 3rd april 7.30pm Compline Rougham tuesday 4th april 7.30pm Compline Beyton Wednesday 5th april 7.30pm Compline Hessett thursday 6th april (Maundy Thursday) 7.30pm Holy Communion Beyton Good Friday 7th april 2pm An hour at the Cross Rougham Sunday 9th april Easter Day 6am Early morning vigil Hessett 10.30am Holy Communion Beyton Wearing masks in church is not compulsory but please respect others who wear them.
Church services ? Servicrch 2022 Please do join us at any of the following services. We welcome everyone to join us in worship or just enjoy the peace and serenity of our historic churches. Sunday 26th february (Lent 1) 10.30am Holy Communion Beyton Sunday 5th March (Lent 2) 9am Morning Praise Rushbrooke 10.30am Holy Communion Rougham thursday 9th March 11am Morning Prayer Beyton (followed by soup lunch) Sunday 12th March (Lent 3) 8am Holy Communion Beyton 10.30am Morning Praise Beyton Sunday 19th March (Mothering Sunday) (Lent 4) 9.30am for 10am Family @ Church (including breakfast treats) Rougham 11am Holy Communion Rougham Sunday 26th March (annunciation of the lord or Lent 5) 10.30am Holy Communion Beyton 6pm Informal Service Beyton Vestry Sunday 2nd april (Palm Sunday) 9am Morning Praise Rushbrooke 10.30am Holy Communion Rougham All are welcome at both the Family @ Church service and the Holy Communion or at either one but we would love to see as many as possible at the Family @ Church service. Wearing masks in church is not compulsory but please respect others who wear them.