Parish Magazine: April 2024 • ‘Six months of my ministry’, page 3 • Rougham Wedding Festival, page 6 • Support Hessett Church, page 7 • Tea, coffee and a chat, pages 7, 10, 14 and 23 • Family@Church, page 11 • Poet’s corner, page 16 • Arts, plants and tea! page 18 • Comforting conifers, page 21 • Church services, page 31 and back page Photograph by Arnie Bragg /.pixabay.com
2 The Parish Churches of Rougham, Beyton with Hessett and Rushbrooke Details of Church services are on the back cover. SundAy SeRviCeS Rev’d Canon Julia Lall 07543 824837 [email protected] WeddingS, BAPTiSMS, FuneRAlS And Any oTHeR RequeSTS Rev’d Canon Julia Lall 07543 824837 [email protected] Rev’d Sarah Lock 07510 114359 [email protected] Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roughamchurches Beyton Church/vestry Diane Rendle 01359 270924 BeneFiCe CHuRCH WARdenS Beyton with Hessett Timothy Elliot 01359 270365 [email protected] Tony Ciorra 01359 272685 [email protected] Peter Pitcher 01359 271997 [email protected] Rougham Di Ruddock 01359 270731 [email protected] David Palmer 01284 386108 [email protected] Rushbrooke Church Richard Ball 01359 232088 Bell Tower Captain Maurice Rose 01359 270298 Hospital visits Graham Rendle 01359 270924 Beyton Floodlights Timothy Elliot 01359 270365 [email protected] Hessett Floodlights Timothy Elliot 01359 270365 [email protected] Rougham Floodlights Di Ruddock 01359 270731 [email protected] PCC Secretary Peter Rutt 01359 242464 PCC Treasurer Timothy Elliot 01359 270365 [email protected] Choir Ros Pitcher 01359 271997
Where has the time gone? Dear Friends, This month it is six months since I began my ministry with you in our four beautiful churches and villages, and it is such a joy to be here! It has been a bit of a whirlwind, with Christmas and Easter both falling within that time period, and there have been many wonderful opportunities to join in with the events that are happening in our communities and at Rougham CE Primary School. I am enjoying watching how the Rectory garden is changing with the seasons, and how the new shoots of growth are beginning to flower – the snowdrops, primroses and daffodils are amazing! In the same way, new shoots are springing up in our churches and communities, with new events and activities being planned, and more people coming along to contribute and to serve. Having celebrated a joyful Easter (Bucks Fizz, party poppers and hot cross buns!) we are at the point of intentionally planning our vision and direction for the next five years. The responses that we are receiving from the Questionnaire will feed into that, and I’m really encouraged by the number of questionnaires that have been returned so far. We need to maintain a sustainable, visible Christian presence in our villages, and to include more people in living out our vision. We aim to do this by setting up a number of working groups to enable: • children’s and families’ work • pastoral care • buildings and churchyard maintenance • communication • finance • administration • fund-raising youR CHuRCHeS need you! do you have gifts and skills to offer? Could you be part of one of these groups? your help and support in any of these areas will be most gratefully received. 3
4 The Parish Churches of Rougham, Beyton with Hessett and Rushbrooke If you have any Safeguarding concerns, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer Ann Ciorra 01359 272865 or Rev’d Julia Lall 07543 824837 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 Rev’d Julia, Rev’d Sarah 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 [email protected]
5 I look forward to continuing to be out and about with you, and we have some lovely events planned for the summer – several concerts and our Wedding Festival (see page 6) Blessings, Julia PS Don’t forget you can follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/roughamchurches PRg Property Maintenance • Renovation work • Extensions & Garage Conversions • Patios, installation and cleaning • Decking, Fencing, erecting and repairing • Carpentry, Kitchens & Bathrooms • Flat pack assembly • Fascia Soffit & Guttering • Painting & Decorating, • Interior & Exterior • General repairs and maintenance • Obligation-free, survey & quote Based in Hessett. Tel:07449 346243 Email: [email protected] Facebook Prgpropertymaintenance News from the Parishes: Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals From next month we will be including the names of those in our parishes whose special life events the churches have shared in: congratulating those who get married; welcoming those who are baptised; and remembering with love those whose funerals we have been part of, whether in church or at the Crematorium.
6 yard project receives £10k lottery funding The Yard project at St Edmundsbury Cathedral is celebrating after being awarded £10,000 in National Lottery funding to support its work with young people. The group, based at the Cathedral, will use the money to continue its community youth work. The Yard is an area of the Cathedral that was previously left overgrown. It has been redeveloped as part of a social action project for young people. The project’s aim is to create a dedicated place for young people in the Cathedral gardens and a space they can make their own. The Yard has been designed to offer a safe space where young people can come and spend time, learn new skills, meet new friends and improve their mental health, wellbeing and resilience. The calm and peaceful location of the Yard, combined with small group sizes and a relaxed atmosphere that takes things at each young person’s pace, has proved particularly positive for the young visitors. Jane Dow, Project Lead of The Yard, said: ‘We’re delighted that The National Lottery Community Fund has recognised our work. Now we will be able to support more young people to increase their wellbeing after the challenges of lockdown. There is very strong evidence that outdoor projects like The Yard can be tremendously helpful in helping young people to restore mental health and build community.’
7 Hessett Church needs you! Please become a member of Hessett Church Preservation Society. For a small annual amount, you will help to raise funds to protect this historic building. Membership forms in the church or email [email protected] Tea & Tchat & maybe T’cake? (if you are from Yorkshire!) Tea and Tchat (not tchai!) is continuing at Hessett and Beyton village Hall every Thursday at 2.30pm. Join us any time between 2.30pm and 4.30pm or just come once in a while for: • Simple homemade tea, filter coffee, biscuits and that cake if you are lucky! • Companionship • A change of environment • No charge but donations appreciated!
8 Floodlight sponsors Our Rougham Church floodlighting has kindly been sponsored for April. ‘In memory of a lovely Husband, Father and Grandfather Neville Farrow whose birthday would have been 7th April. 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] deAlS on WHeelS? WAnTed: ClASSiC CARS i am a classic car enthusiast always looking for old cars that need ‘saving’, perhaps sitting in barns or garages. it’s a passion of mine to restore these vehicles and get them running again. Any make or model, however old. Please contact me with details of the car that you may want to sell. i have a trailer and winch facility to remove the vehicle even if its not been mobile for years. dAvid gReen Call 01284 788269 or 07713 785619 email [email protected] We welcome you to join us for a Spring Choral Evensong Service to celebrate the ongoing work of Bury Drop In on Sunday 28 April 2024 at 4.30 pm RSVP by email to [email protected] Service will be led by members of St Mary’s and Bury Drop In leadership team. at St Mary’s Church BURY DROP IN Refreshments served before the event at 3.30 pm
9 Saturday 20th April, 11am-2pm Beyton Church Vestry vinTAge And PRe-loved CloTHeS SAle plus a good selection of jewellery! An event in aid of Bury Drop-in and Church funds Please deliver suitable items to sell to Diane Rendle, Appletrees, Bury Road, Beyton, in a clean saleable condition If you don’t have transport call 01359 270924 and we will collect. A great opportunity to clear your wardrobe ready for summer! All donations by 31st March please. No entry fee and free coffee. Any items left at 2pm will be donated to the Salvation Army shop in Bury St Edmnds.
Meet new friends and enjoy a cuppa at our regular monthly BEYTON CHURCH COFFEE MORNINGS Usually* held on the firstThursday of each month inThe Vestry. You are guaranteed a warm welcome whatever the weather! Thursday11th April,10am-noon Enjoy hot drinks and biscuits or cake with preserves and home-made delights for sale. All profits go to our churches in Hessett and Beyton *Earlynotice: Outside factors mean the May meeting willbeheld on the9th. 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 10
11 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. April 2024 https://online.anyflip.com/xfgtl/iibs March 2024 https://online.anyflip.com/xfgtl/bsgf February 2024 https://online.anyflip.com/xfgtl/uhlp december 2023/January 2024 https://online.anyflip.com/xfgtl/whex november 2023 https://online.anyflip.com/xfgtl/kdcb october 2023 https://anyflip.com/xfgtl/ybyn September 2023 https://online.anyflip.com/xfgtl/iowc July-August 2023 https://online.anyflip.com/xfgtl/irdn CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD! Come and celebrate Easter with us St Mary ’s Church, Rougham Sunday 21st April A breakfast of bacon and sausage butties, croissants, toast etc from 9.30am before a service for all ages starts at 10am. This will be followed by a Family Holy Communion service at 11.15am to which all are welcome. You are invited to attend either or both services! Family@Church Image by Gerd Altmann /.pixabay.com
12 - – – – – – – – – – Hessett & Beyton village Hall AnnuAl geneRAl MeeTing Monday 29th April, 2pm All welcome All suggestions welcome. ‘We look forward to seeing you at the village Hall’
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KNIT AND nATTeR! Do you fancy a sociable morning with coffee, tea and chat? Our successful Knit and Natter mornings continue in Beyton Church Vestry, from 10am to 12 midday normally 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 include: • 8 April • 13 May (1 April and 6 May are Bank Holidays) • 3 June • 1 July 14 For more information, please contact Vicky Pryke on 01359 231465. You are most welcome to join us! April 4 Fabergé Eggs, Automatons and Musican Boxes with Jason Kermeen May 9 Annual Meeting and Resolutions June 6 The Etiquette of Eating, Drinking and Afternoon Tea with Catherine Buchanan July 4 The Ukele Players THuRSTon evening Wi Members and visitors are welcome to our meetings on the first Thursday of the month (usually!), 7.30pm at Cavendish Hall, Thurston. Come and borrow or swap books! Adult and children’s books are available in St Mary’s Church, Rougham We have a great selection of fiction to suit most tastes. For those who would like to stay a while to read, there is a comfortable seating area. Donations of books in good condition across all genres are welcome. In the event of bad weather please contact Debbie on 01359 271314 to ensure the event is running.
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16 Poet’s Corner Messenger by Mary Oliver My work is loving the world. Here the sunflowers, there the hummingbird – equal seekers of sweetness. Here the quickening yeast; there the blue plums. Here the clam deep in the speckled sand. Are my boots old? Is my coat torn? Am I no longer young, and still not half-perfect? Let me keep my mind on what matters, which is my work, which is mostly standing still and learning to be astonished. The phoebe, the delphinium. The sheep in the pasture, and the pasture. which is mostly rejoicing, since all the ingredients are here, which is gratitude, to be given a mind and a heart and these body-clothes, a mouth with which to give shouts of joy to the moth and the wren, to the sleepy dug-up clam, telling them all, over and over, how it is that we live forever. Suggested by Helen Elliot If you have a favourite poem, let us know at [email protected] Christian Meditation Group. The next meditation meetings will be at 2 pm on Thursday 2022 in the cabin, Guildhall Cottage. The next meditation meeting will be on Thursday April 18th at 2pm 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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18 Save the date! Saturday 1st June Local Amateur Art Competition, Plant Sale, Afternoon Teas get creative with photographs, paintings, models and prints of life in Hessett (the ideal half-term project!) Open to all ages and prizes awarded. Artwork will be displayed in the church and plant sale in the church yard. More details to follow. If you can donate plants or have any questions email [email protected] Funds raised to support the work of Hessett Church Preservation Society Now running on Wednesdays from 4.15-5.30pm at Rougham Sports Hall.
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21 They’re so versatile around the garden, says yvonne Harbutt Mention conifers and probably what come to mind are leylandii hedges or large specimen trees featured in open spaces. These all have their place in the garden – however there are also other, smaller varieties that can help you achieve a well-balanced garden. Dwarf specimens are very versatile and can be utilised in a number of ways. Conifers grow best in free draining soil and enjoy a sunny position. As long living, evergreen feature plants, they provide year-round interest with varying colours from green, to golden, variegated and blue tones, and many have attractive shapes and texture. Whether you are looking for a structural design or want to add ground cover to borders and rockeries – they are easy to grow and offer a low-maintenance solution. Consider them for pots and planters or as space fillers in tricky areas that need a lift. Conifers are fairly drought tolerant and are ideal for the environment in areas where wildlife can take shelter in the borders. Before making your choice, measure the space and decide on the overall height and spread you require to create the desired effect. Well worth a look for modern gardens where space may be limited. Happy gardening! Contact Yvonne Harbutt at Rougham Hall Nurseries on 01359 270577 or visit www.rhn.me.uk In praise of conifers
22 team, will raise awareness of the needs of homeless and vulnerably housed people in Bury St Edmunds. The service will create a more informal atmosphere inviting families, the local community including churches and members of their congregation, and introducing guests to worship, with the message of hope and love. Bury Drop In, a Christian charity, provides two sessions weekly, 11 am– 1.30 pm, held at Trinity Methodist Church. The impact of the cost-of-living crisis has forced demand on services and increased the number of people attending sessions. Robert Green, chair of trustees, said: ‘We are thankful for our relationship with St Mary’s Church who are hosting the service as we celebrate Bury Drop In as an expression of the compassion of God.’ The service is open to all but please RSVP to [email protected] evensong service at St Mary’s Church for Bury drop in On Sunday 28 April at 4.30pm a Spring choral evensong service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Bury St Edmunds. The service, led by members of St Mary’s and Bury Drop In leadership
23 RougHAM RAveRS Wi We normally meet on the second Monday of each month at 7.30pm at Rougham Sports Hall, Almshouse Road, Rougham, IP30 9JN 8th April: Catherine Buchanan on ‘The History of Food and The Great English Tea Ceremony’ 13th May: Business Meeting 10th June: Sarah Clarke ‘Suffolk Recycling’ 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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30 uPCoMing evenTS Saturday 13 April, 1pm-4pm Children’s Felting Workshop (booking required, www.feltfantastic.uk lizzie@feltfantastic 07837 440261). Monday 29 April, 2pm Village Hall Annual General Meeting – all welcome Modays 7.15pm–8.45pm Yoga (Dadirri Yoga & Wellbeing, by arrangement Jacksie Hunter 07512 047412) Weekly on Thursdays, 2.30pm-4pm Tea & Tchat All welcome. ******************************************************************* BooKing enquiRieS PLEASE TO: Kathy Kreetzer 07714 242408 [email protected] ******************************************************************* Five-mile walk:The next village walk will be on Saturday 23 March, at 10am, writes Sally Spicer. It’s a five-mile circular route meeting outside the main gate at Ickworth, Horringer by the church. Parking by the village hall or in Meadow Drive. Some mud en route but mostly tarmac and gravel walks. We are stopping on the way back for refreshments at the cafe. All welcome but please let me know if you are coming. Dogs allowed at outside cafe. If you would like to be added to, or removed from my email list please let me know at [email protected]
31 Services for April 2024 mmmmmvmmrch 2022 Thursday 11th April 9.30am Morning Prayer Beyton Sunday 14th April 10.30am Holy Communion Beyton Sunday 21st April 9.30am for 10am Family@Church Rougham 11.15am Holy Communion Rougham Sunday 28th April 10.30am Holy Communion Beyton every Wednesday at 7.00pm Midweek Worship online using the link below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roughamchurches *For activities and services for Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter, see the back page
Holy WeeK ACTiviTieS And SeRviCeS mmmmm mmvmmrch 2022 Saturday 23rd March 2-4pm Easter Egg Trail and Crafts Hessett Sunday 24th March Palm Sunday 10am Gather for a Procession to Beyton Church 10.30am Benefice Holy Communion Beyton Monday 25th March – Wednesday 27th March 7.30pm Evening Worship in Holy Week Monday, Rushbrooke; Tuesday, Beyton; Wednessday, Hessett. Thursday 28th March Maundy Thursday 6pm Supper and Holy Communion around the table followed by a time of quiet reflection Rougham Friday 29th March, good Friday 2pm Hour at Cross Hessett eASTeR SeRviCeS mbbbmvmrch 2022 Sunday 31st March easter Sunday 8am First Holy Communion of Easter Beyton 10.30am Easter Praise Hessett 10.30am Family Easter Praise and Holy Communion Rougham Sunday 7th April 10.30am Holy Communion Rougham 4pm Family Songs of Praise and Easter Trail Rushbrooke (Please note: this is in place of the usual 9am service)