Parish magazine NOV 22 pp01-36

Parish Magazine: November 2022

• COVER STORY:  The glory of gleaning, page 9
• ‘Interesting times’, page 3
• Appeal to fund new Rector, page 7
• Beyton Church Christmas Fair, page 10
• Don’t miss the Village Brunch, page 13
• Poet’s corner, page 14
• Books, knitting and a chat pages 26-27
• Service of Remembering, page 35
• Church services, back page

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

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Just what can we glean from
these ‘interesting times’?

Dear Rougham, Beyton, Hessett and Rushbrooke parishioners,
‘May you live in interesting times’. The Chinese would be upset if
anyone said this to them as it is more of a curse than a blessing.

Times seem to change fast at the present time – we went on holiday
in late August came back to a new Prime Minister and a new King.
God bless King Charles! We also have a new Chancellor of the
Exchequer and a new rate of inflation. We are all, it seems, facing
changes which are causing problems – fuel and food prices increasing
making life very difficult for many people.

But a lot has also happened to help those in need. Sarah wrote last
month about Pantry in the Porch operating in Beyton and Rougham
churches. These are being emptied and replenished regularly. They
are sometimes almost empty so the need is great.

On Sunday 2nd October we had a Harvest thanksgiving where we
learnt about ‘gleaning’ which dates back to Old Testament times where
people collected what remained in fields and orchards when the
harvest had been taken in.

A group in Bury St Edmunds – part of a national organisation (see
page 9) – recently collected over half a ton of apples from a local
orchard for distribution to people in need. They have also ‘gleaned’
potatoes, leeks, and even pumpkins – all of which would otherwise
have gone to waste. The Drop in Centre in Bury continues to provide
support, meals, clothing, bedding and bicycles to those in need.

Even though when we give support like this we may not know who
is benefiting, they are our Neighbours – and Jesus reminded us that
we must show love for all – just as we do our own families.

The first day of November is All Saints’ Day – an important
celebration in the Church remembering all the Saints, all the
Christians, who have died. Until the widespread use of clocks
the day ended at sunset (still the case in the Hebrew and
some Arab countries).

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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

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So Halloween is the old start of the day – the evening of All Hallows –
remembering and celebrating the life and souls of the departed. So let
us remember those we loved who have gone before us – Granny and
Grandad, mum and dad, brothers and sisters. It is nothing to do with
ghosts or ….. THERE ARE NO VAMPIRES or ZOMBIES – they do not
exist! It has become a time for shops to sell more stuff – and not very
nice stuff. It is a money-making time at the cost of those who support it.

On the 5th November we do remember and celebrate the foiling of
a terrorist plot from destroying parliament – Gunpowder, treason and
plot. In the Book of Common Prayer there was a special prayer of
thanks for saving the elected government. Bonfires and fireworks are
almost a symbol of what might have happened.

There will be a special celebration in the Cathedral on 17-20
November when we remember Edmund, King of the East-angles
martyred in AD870 and the founding of the Abbey. He is symbolised
on the roundabouts in Bury – one as a figure pierced with arrows and
the other a wolf who found the King’s head.

Sunday 27 November begins ‘Advent’ the days looking forward to
celebrating Jesus’ Birthday. Almost every day the church remembers
Christians who have made significant contributions to the church and
the world. It is important that we remember and celebrate and respect
those who have died – wreaths and flowers on graves are symbols of
our love for them.

A church funeral is the time when we let our loved ones go and
commend them to God’s care. We do this in confidence because ‘God
so loved us that he sent Jesus into the world that everyone who
believes in him ‘WILL’ have eternal life (John 3:16)’.

Every Blessing, graham Rendle

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Our new style of monthly service has
started at Rougham Church.

We would love it if you can join us.

Family @ Church

St Mary’s Church, Rougham
Sunday 20th November, 9.30am

A breakfast of bacon butties, croissants or toast will
be served from 9.30am before a short,
simple but traditional service starting
at 10am until 10.40am.

This 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!

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‘Please support our quest
for a local Rector’

An Open Letter from our Church Wardens

Dear Parishioners,
You may be aware that the churches in our villages of Rougham, Beyton,
Hessett and Rushbrooke are currently without a Rector. We in the
Parochial Church Councils are in the process of starting the recruitment
process of a new person and, as you can imagine, this will involve a
considerable cost for each of our churches.

We've decided to go for a more or less full time (80 per cent) appointee
as we all feel that the villages need a thriving church community led by
an energetic personality. Our plan is to appoint somebody who will be very
present in the community and will really get things going.

In particular we wish to build on the initiatives we have recently
introduced, such as the informal service for families (with bacon butties)
and the Pantry in the Porch project which we have running in two of our
three main churches to help families with free items of essential food.

In order to help us move forward we've decided to have a 'Giving Month'
in November. All villagers are invited to join church members with giving
in order to help us achieve our aims. This can be by a one-off contribution,
or regular giving or by increasing current giving, of course. Any
contribution, however small, will be important and gratefully received.

We, of course, appreciate that the current economic situation is difficult
but hope that that you can see that it would be a great help all round to keep
our churches vibrant and led by a dynamic incumbent. If you are unable to
support us in any form of financial way, your presence with us will still be
seen as much more important and of great value to our church family.

Please don't hesitate to call any of us in order to help us with this
important effort. We will be happy to chat about the whole subject,
including your perhaps getting actively involved with our many activities.
With all best wishes,
The Churchwardens,
Tony Ciorra 01359 272685 [email protected]
Timothy Elliot 01359 270365 [email protected]
David Palmer 01284 386108 [email protected]
Di Ruddock 01359 270731 [email protected]

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So much going on at Hessett

& Beyton Village Hall!

The revitalised Village Hall will be hosting a number of events
over the next few weeks with more to come. Do support the
team if you can. Here are some highlights ...

Friday 28th October, 10am–12.30pm
COFFEE MORNING & SAlE See the story right.
Saturday 5th November 10am-1pm BRUNCH CAFÉ Meet your

neighbours! See the special story opposite.
PluS: Every Monday, 11.30am

PINT-SIZED PLAYTIME! Contact Nicki on 07931 555223

Coffee morning for giles

Please come to the‘Coffee morning for Giles’, writes Debs Lucas. It’s on
28th October from 10am to 12.30pm at Hessett & Beyton Village Hall and
proceeds will be going to The Alzheimer’s Society.

I’m running the event in memory of my husband Giles who died a year
ago – aged 64 – after suffering with this terrible disease for 10 years. The
cost is £3.00 to include for coffee and cake on entrance and there will also
be a Tombola at £1 a ticket. I shall also be selling cushion covers, oven
gloves, peg bags and other items a friend has made. And you could even
sponsor me as I’m getting my long hair cut for the Alzheimer’s Society!
Then I’ll send my hair to create wigs for cancer sufferers.For more
information please call me on 07748 914715.

VOluNTEERS NEEDED

We need one or two more volunteers to take on the delivery of magazines
down The Street in Hessett. If you could help, please contact Timothy Elliot.
Telephone: 01359 270365 Email: [email protected]

The next village walk will be on Saturday 10th December at 10am walking
to Rougham Barns for coffee and cake. Further details to be emailed nearer
the time. Let me know if you would like to come along but are not on my list.
Everyone (and dogs) welcome. Hope to see you there!
Contact 01359 270252 or [email protected] for information.

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Poet’s corner

Resistance

by Simon Armitage

It’s war again: a family
carries its family out of a pranged house
under a burning thatch.

The next scene smacks
of archive newsreel: platforms and trains
(never again, never again),

toddlers passed
over heads and shoulders, lifetimes stowed
in luggage racks.

It’s war again: unmistakable smoke
on the near horizon mistaken
for thick fog. Fingers crossed.

An old blue tractor
tows an armoured tank
into no-man’s land.

It’s the ceasefire hour: godspeed the columns
of winter coats and fur-lined hoods,
the high-wire walk

over buckled bridges
managing cases and bags,
balancing west and east – godspeed.

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It’s war again: the woman in black
gives sunflower seeds to the soldier, insists
his marrow will nourish

the national flower. In dreams
let bullets be birds, let cluster bombs
burst into flocks.

False news is news
with the pity
edited out. It’s war again:

an air-raid siren can’t fully mute
the cathedral bells –
let’s call that hope.

Thanks to Helen Elliot. If you have a favourite poem please let
us know at [email protected]

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Looking to join
a local choir?

Crescendo Choir is seeking
new members to join its production of

This is a great opportunity for those who can read music
and have experience singing soprano, alto, tenor or
bass. Rehearsals will begin in September in All Saint’s
Church, Beyton, east of Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9AL

Contact Ros Pitcher at
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FUN QUIZ NIGHT &
FISH & CHIP SUPPER!

Rougham Sports Hall, 7pm

Tickets £10, proceeds to
Rougham Church
More details in

next month’s magazine

Angel bombing our villages!

Several people have asked if our villages can be Angel bombed again this year,
during the week before Christmas. For those not familiar with angel bombing,
small knitted angels are placed around the villages, each bearing a blessing.
The finder will then take the angel and the blessing home. If you can help by
knitting angels, that would be great! Completed Angels would need to be
handed in by Saturday 17th December, so that they can be taken into church
on Sunday 18th for a blessing before being distributed around the villages.
They can be left with Di Ruddock (Rougham, 01359 270731), Sarah lock
(Hessett, 01359 271877), or Debbie Marshall (Beyton, 01359 271314).

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Christmas at Blackthorpe

Barn gets better and better

The popular Christmas at Blackthorpe
Barn event is an absolute delight and
this year there is even more to see and
enjoy with the most delightful Christmas
shop, arts and crafts, workshops, trees
and so much more.

The doors are now open to the
popular Country Christmas Shop, open
from 24th October, every day until 22nd December. The shop is brimming
with indulgent festive loveliness, with decorations in all colours, shapes and
sizes, pretty wreaths, aromatics, gifts for all, and treats galore.

For genuinely one-off, unique and high-quality gifts, treats and creative
decorative items, the arts and crafts weekends start on 12th November and
continue for six weekends. This year there are many new makers with
interesting and inspiring pieces.

Christmas is not complete without a Rougham Estate Christmas Tree,
famous for their quality and longevity. For two weekends, 12/13 November
and 19/20 November, you can pick your own Nordmann Fir tree. Smaller
pot grown trees are also available and you can choose a freshly cut tree
from 25 November.

More information and opening times see www.blackthorpebarn.com

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Hessett Church
Preservation Society

Please support our work to raise vital funds to preserve
Hessett Church by joining us at our community events and

taking out an annual membership for £12 a year.
In the next few weeks, we will be delivering updated

membership forms to all houses in the village.

Please consider joining us, your support will make
a big difference as we try to raise funds to complete

the many repairs to the rare mediaeval glass and
the organ amongst others.

If you are member already thank you for your continued support!

Dates for your diaries:
AgM: 9th November 2022
at 7pm in the Village Hall
Christmas concert: 10th December 2022

to be confirmed
Art Exhibition: 15th-16th April 2023

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Decorating Rougham for Christmas!

Why not take part in a community initiative to bring extra Christmas cheer to
Rougham by decorating our gardens and the exterior of our homes for the festive

season? The suggested theme is Christmas stockings but all decorations are
encouraged, large or small!

A gentle family walk around Rougham is planned to enable residents and
visitors to enjoy the decorations and to spot the variety of Christmas stockings on

display. The walk will last just over an hour and take place on:
Saturday 17th December at 11am starting in the car park of

St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Rougham, IP30 9JJ
Festive refreshments will be served in the church afterwards.

THuRSTON EVENINg WI

Members and visitors are welcome to our meetings on
the first Thursday each month (usually!), 7.30pm at
Cavendish Hall, Thurston.

November 3: Working for Charities Abroad, Martin Canter
December 1: Her Creative Journey, Amanda Sutherland

For more information, please contact Vicky Pryke on 01359 231465.
You are most welcome to join us!

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: Diane Rendle 01359 270924

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Christian Meditation Group.

The next meditation meeting
The next mediwtailtliobnemoenetings will be at

Thursday2Npomveomn ber 17th
at 2pm

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

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Festive
presents

Give the gift of colour says
YVONNE HARBuTT

With the festive season just around
the corner, you may be starting to
think about gifts for plant lovers.

If you like to create your own
personalised presents, you can’t go
wrong with a popular seasonal
flower. Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a
large flower bulb originating from the
tropical regions of south America
with its funnel shaped clusters of vibrant flowers, they will make a welcomed
display of colour in the New Year.

To grow your own, choose a pot with drainage hole, slightly larger than
the bulb. Select superior quality bulbs- the larger ones will produce more
flowers.

Trim a small amount of the roots and discard. Soak the remaining attached
roots for a while, this will allow them to take up water and indicate to the
bulb that it’s time to grow.

Place a few stones in the bottom of the pot to help with drainage. Add
nutritious compost and plant the bulb, leaving the ‘shoulder’ -about a third-
showing above the soil level.

For a decorate finish, top with pebbles or moss. Water and place in a cool,
well-lit room. Water lightly once a week. Move to a warmer position as it gets
closer to Christmas when it will begin to show shoots. A perfect gift!
Alternatively, you can plant up baskets or planters choosing a selection of
Spring flowering bulbs. Daffodils, Tulips, Crocus and Iris will all compliment
flowering Cyclamen and Primroses. If you are looking for a ready to go gift,
a pot of fragrant Hyacinths is always a favourite choice.

Whatever you choose, plants are always a well-received gift for all
occasions.

Contact Yvonne Harbutt at Rougham Hall Nurseries on 01359 270577
or visit www.rhn.me.uk

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CALLING ALL KNITTERS!

Do you fancy a sociable morning with
free coffee, tea and chat?

Knit and Natter mornings coming up:
Monday 7 November 10am–noon
at the back of Rougham Church
Monday 14 November 10am–noon
in Beyton Church Vestry

Come and knit angels for
Angel Bombing the villages next
month, or bring along any other
project – or just come for a
drink and a natter!

No need to book, but contact Debbie Marshall
on 01359 271314 if you have any questions

Come and borrow or swap books!

Adult and children’s books are now
available in St Mary’s Church, Rougham

For those who would like to stay a while and enjoy the
calm surroundings, there is a comfortable reading area.

Donations of books in good condition
across all genres are welcome.

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Coffee & Company

A community-run initiative to help bring people together
Catch up with old friends or meet new ones on Tuesdays

at Blackthorpe Barn Courtyard Cafe

Join us every Tuesday at 10am for:
• Companionship • A change of environment in pleasant surroundings
• A delicious selection of refreshments • Woodland walks (optional)
Just turn up, buy a cuppa and sit at the table reserved for Coffee & Co!

A warm welcome is guaranteed for all, young and old!

Held at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham IP30 9HZ

ROugHAM 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!
November 14th: First Female Bomb Disposal Expert – Lucy Lewis

December 12th: Christmas Celebration!
For more information, please contact Deborah Hockey on 07880 550382

Visitors and new members welcome!

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Service of Remembering

There will be a service of remembering with Taizé singing on
Sunday 30 October at 3.30pm in Hessett Church. This will
be an opportunity to remember and give thanks, in the
tranquil setting of this beautiful old church, for family or friends
dear to you who have died.

Come and light a candle or say a prayer or just sit and
remember.

The significance of five candles

We light these five candles in honour of our Loved Ones who
are no longer here: One for our Grief, one for our Courage,
one for our Memories, one for our Love, and one for our
Hope...

First Candle: The first candle represents our grief. The pain of losing you
is as intense as our love for you. Second Candle: The second candle
represents the courage to confront our sorrow, to comfort each other, and
to change our lives. Third Candle: The third candle we light in your memory;
the times we laughed, the times we cried, the
times we were angry towards each other, the
silly things we did, and the caring and joy you
gave us. Fourth Candle: The fourth candle
we light for our love. As we share this time of
remembrance, we light this candle that your light may always shine. Fifth
Candle: The fifth candle we light for hope; that you will live on through us,
never to be erased from our memory; that your lives continue to make a
difference in the world. That you are proud of us, and that we will be together
again. We love you, we remember you…

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Church services
? Servicrch 2022

Please do join us at any of the following - you are most welcome!

Sunday 30th October
10.30am Holy Communion Hessett
3.30pm A Time to Remember With Taize՛Hessett

Sunday 6th November
9am Morning Prayer Rushbrooke
10.30am Holy Communion Rougham

Thursday 10th November
10.30am Morning Prayer Beyton

Sunday 13th November Remembrance Sunday
10.45am Holy Communion Rougham & at the War memorial

Sunday 20th November Reign of Christ
9.30am for 10am Family@Church

(including breakfast treats) Rougham
11am Holy Communion Rougham

Sunday 27th November Advent Sunday
10.30am Holy Communion Beyton

Sunday 4th December (2nd Sunday in Advent)
9.00am Morning Praise Rushbrooke
10.30am Holy Communion Rougham

Details of our new Family @ Church service are on page 6.
Afterwards coffee will be served (at 10.40am) before an abridged

Holy Communion service starts at 11am.

Wearing masks in church is not compulsory but
please respect others who wear them and allow comfortable space