News/Events
Shepherds Grove Industrial Estate Plans
Re-register now for housing waiting list
From today, people in Forest Heath and St Edmundsbury who are on the housing list, can re-register to carry on bidding on properties after 1 April.
Councils across the Cambridge Sub-Region including Forest Heath and St Edmundsbury are changing IT provider for the database it uses for its choice based letting scheme, Home-Link. This is because a contract with another IT supplier is coming to an end. The new register comes into effect from 1 April 2019.
West Suffolk councils has already emailed all 2500 people on its housing register to tell them about changes that are coming into effect. People have to give an email address when they register, and where those emails show as undelivered, letters have been sent to the postal address they registered with instead. The Council is also highlighting the changes via the media and social media.
As this is a new provider the Council can’t simply transfer the data held from one provider to another. The change of system will also ensure that the information we hold is up-to-date and reflects their housing needs and priority.
Cllr Sara Mildmay-White, Cabinet Member for Housing at West Suffolk councils said: “If people want to ensure that they are able to continue viewing and bidding on properties from 1 April without any delay or disruption, then they need to act now. If they re-register in February, we can process their application in time ready for the 1 April switchover. Of course they can still register after the end of this month but we won’t be able to guarantee that their application will have been dealt with in time for 1 April meaning they may experience a gap in being able to view and bid on properties.”
Anyone who hasn’t re-registered and their application hasn’t been verified by 1 April 2019 may lose their place on the housing register and may not be able to bid for properties.
The change in IT supplier does not alter how priority banding is decided because the Home-link scheme itself remains the same. People will still be assessed in line with the existing housing policy. It is only if there has been a change in their circumstances that their banding may change up or down.
People can re-register from today 1 February 2019 at www.home-link.org.uk
More information can be found on the Council’s website at www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/housingregister
Blackbourne Local History Feb.
THE STANTON STEAMER
Number 263 February 2019
Methodist Church Services
Christmas Whist Drive
All Saints Church, Café Church
Stanton Post Office
Does your organisation need funds?
Stanton Women’s Institute
Tree felling in Old Bury Road
Mobile Library dares & times
Strategic housing & environment land area assessment
Stanton Friendship Club
Stanton FC, darts
Avon charity event
West Suffolk District Council—Coat of Arms
SWWAG
News from Ixworth Free School
Stanton Royal British Legion
Stanton Toddler Group
Lack of S.106 money
Stanton Bowls Club Events
STANTON METHODIST CHURCH
Contacts: Revd. D. Ely. 47 Walcot Rise Diss. IP22 4DP. 01379 642791.
Mr R. Stanley. 01359 252207.
FEBRUARY
3rd 10.30am Morning Service Mr S. Aspinall
5th 10.00am Coffee Morning
10th 10.30am Morning Service Mrs S Goodwin
17th 10.30am Morning Service Mr D Freeman
20th 5-00pm Service at Ashmore House Mr S. Aspinall
24th 10.30am Morning Service L/A
MARCH 1st 2.30pm Womens World Day of Prayer Service
How time flies by, we are now in the month of February, when the cold weather will probably be catching up with us. We have been fortunate up till now but nature is a wonderful thing. God's work is always there, and as the days go on we can look for the first signs of spring. when things will come to life.
Lord your creation amazes us, You made all things through your limitless power, inviting us to enjoy the beauty You're surrounded us with. Help us to notice Your work and worship you in quiet moments.
Also in the next few months, we are travelling in uncharted waters, so to speak. We must all pray that God will help everyone with the complexeties of the situation.
Mrs P Taplin
CHRISTMAS WHIST DRIVE
The annual Christmas Drive took place on Thursday 13th December in the Church Rooms. A total of £135 was raised in aid of Church funds.
We would like to thank all the local business people who supported us by way of prizes. This as always includes friends and players.
Whist drives are held every Thursday in the Church rooms and new players are always welcome.
All proceeds go to Stanton Church funds.
Jean Elers and helpers. Tel. 01359 250548
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
Rector : Rev’d Cathy Bladen The Rectory, 1 Old Rectory Gardens,
Old Bury Rd, Stanton. IP31 2JH
Tel. 01359 250239
Email: revcathybladen@gmail.com
Benefice website: www.unitedbenefice.com
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
As I write this letter the New Year is only a few weeks old, it’s traditionally the time of new beginnings, or at least for making resolutions, even if we don’t keep them. We resolve to do things differently or in a new way; to become healthier, to eat better, drink less, exercise more, to give up smoking, to see more of our friends, to find work or a new job, to make time for the things that are important and the list goes on. It’s about making changes, or at least resolving to make changes, that will make for a better state of health and quality of life.
I think it’s interesting that right at the beginning of the year, we in church celebrate the Baptism of Jesus. Baptism for Jesus was the beginning of something new. It was from that point on that Jesus’ work and ministry on earth really began. But it was more than just a resolution to be different... along with it came confirmation of who he really was. You might remember that as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven opening and the Holy Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ‘You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.’ God confirmed who Jesus was... he confirmed his identity, there’s something important about that.
I think each one of us has a deep need to know who we are. That’s probably why so many people take a great interest in looking into their genealogies and ancestries. Who we are... our identity is really important. Out of knowing his identity, out of knowing who he really was Jesus too could live as the person God had made him to be. And that’s the same for each one of us. The way we live comes out of knowing who we are. The Bible has a lot to say about who we are and our identity. As we get to know God so our identity becomes clearer. Did you know he calls us; beloved, greatly loved, his children, sons and daughters of the most high, his friends, joint heirs of his kingdom.
Our new years resolutions may be long forgotten but it’s never too late to discover who we really are and how much God loves us... and to discover a new way of life. Jesus said he came to bring us abundant and over flowing lives, I love the Message translation of the Bible which says, “I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.”
God Bless
Cathy
P.S If you would be interested in being baptised or confirmed please do contact me and we can arrange to have a chat about it.
CAFÉ CHURCH
An informal time exploring the
Christian faith over tea, coffee and pastries
Sunday 3rd February
10am in the Church Rooms.
As it’s the month of Valentine’s Day
we’re going to be thinking about Love.
Want to know more? Please contact Mrs A Burrows 01359 250008
Stanton Post Office
Would like to say Thank You to all our
customers for your lovely cards and presents
And to send you all Best Wishes for 2019
DOES YOUR ORGANISATION NEED FUNDS?
Currently I have a sum of money (over £1,000) in my Locality Budget that I have to allocate in the next month or so, do you have an imminent project that needs some support?
As 2019 is an election year the money must all be spent or lost as money cannot be carried forward to the new West Suffolk Council, I am not allowed to help Parish Council or other Local Authority funded organisations due to the size of the village.
So if your organization has a constitution and a bank account and a sensible project ready to go maybe I can help.
As an idea of what can be done, over the past five years some of the grants have gone to the Football club towards their container project and a second grant towards their current mowing machine, the Blackbourne Local History Society had a new projector, the Indoor Bowls Club a new mat, to SWWAG for a brushcutter and to Stanton Pre-school for some furniture, outdoor play equipment and currently towards some outdoor storage.
Essential criteria The scheme is governed to ensure that the funding has the greatest impact on the quality of life for residents in the village and ensures value for money and accountability. Councillors are responsible for satisfying themselves that the following essential criteria have been met by using a checklist included in the funding application form.
2.1 The funding awarded must be at least £100.
2.2 The funding must go to a community group, NOT an individual, public body, profit-making organisation or national charity
2.3 The granting of the funding is a one-off and does not imply an ongoing commitment by the council or have a revenue implication for the council.
2.4 The activity being funded has not already taken place.
2.5 The project or activity promotes communities working together and results in greater community involvement in a project and/or connecting people and organisations in new or stronger ways.
2.6 The project or activity does not unfairly discriminate against people from different backgrounds.
2.7 The funding should be used by the community group during the 12 months following receipt or should be paid back in full.
2.8 As far as the Councillor is aware, making the payment to the community group would not result in fraudulent or illegal activity or any practices which would bring the council into disrepute.
2.9 Councillors should satisfy themselves that the organisation does not have existing funds or significant unallocated/uncommitted reserves that could fund the project or activity.
Jim Thorndyke, 01359 250271. Email: jim.thorndyke@stedsbc.gov.uk
St Edmundsbury Borough Councillor for Stanton
REPORT FROM STANTON W.I.
We were pleased to welcome three new members to our January meeting where Joy Smith from Joy Beauty, here in Stanton, spoke to us about her work as a beauty therapist. Joy has been a qualified beautician for thirty years and, during that time, has extended her range of treatments to now include aromatherapy and reflexology as well as the treatments that are more familiar to us. Joy works in her warm and comfortable salon in the centre of the village. Her interesting talk inspired many questions and she was warmly thanked by Viv on behalf of all the members.
Our 2018 competitions were well supported and at our Christmas lunch which we enjoyed once again in The Cock Inn, Shirley was presented with our new Centenary Shield to keep for one year for gaining the most points throughout the year. Ginny came second and was presented with our long standing competition cup. Congratulations to Shirley and Ginny.
We will be trying out a few new venues for our coffee shop mornings this year as well as continuing to support our favourite ones which we have visited before. Look out for recommendations!
Visitors and new members are warmly welcomed to our meetings with no charge initially. If you would like to join us perhaps telephone first and we can look out for you.
Maureen Johnson 250739
STANTON W.I. NEXT MEETING.
Wednesday 13th February at 7.30 in the Village Hall.
Prose and Pies
. Bring along a sweet or savoury pie for us to sample.
Competition. A pie in any medium.
Tree Felling Old Bury Road – February
Sadly, the St Edmundsbury Tree Officer has had to condemn a very old beech tree, due to root disease, that stands in the grounds of the Old Rectory, close to the Old Bury Road and the public pathway.
Village residents are advised that paramount traffic and pedestrian safety control will cause some disruption whilst this unfortunate tree is being felled and removed.
Work will commence Monday 11th February with traffic control in action from 9am to 3pm daily Wednesday 13th to Friday 15th.
Residents of Stanton can be assured that a successor to this much cherished tree is being thoughtfully selected by the owners.
The Editors
Stanton Mobile Libraries Dates & Times 2019
Calling every 4 weeks on Tuesdays:
Windmill Green 11,25 to 12.10
29 January, 26 February, 26 March, 23 April, 21 May, 18 June, 16 July, 13 August, 10 September, 8 October, 5 November, 3 Dec.
Calling every 4 weeks on Tuesdays:
Shepherds Grove Park 09.35 to 10.25
15 January, 12 February, 12 March, 9 April, 7 May, 4 June, 2 July, 30 July, 27 August, 24 September, 22 October, 19 November, 17 Dec.
Calling every 4 weeks on Thursdays:
Bury Road 09.20 to 09.35
Stanton Stores 09.40 to 10.00
Hilltop 10.05 to 10.25
10 January, 7 February, 7 March, 4 April, 2 May, 30 May, 27 June, 25 July, 22 August, 19 September, 17 October, 14 November, 12 December
Strategic Housing & Environment Land Area Assessment
Following reports of surveyors being seen on land in Stanton I queried time scale on the above process and I was given the below with ‘consultation’ in April/May:
“Plotting and Assessment of Sites – January – March
Engagement process – April/May
Draft Document – May
Final Document and uploaded to the website – June/July”
I questioned the ‘engagement’ process and was then informed:
“Thank you Jim. It would not be a public consultation. The NPPF requires engagement with stakeholders – so Natural England, SCC, Historic England, Anglian Water etc. to provide a more detailed assessment”.
I then queried why as the NPPF (National Planning Policy Framework) actually states that consultation must take place with the community when would this be happening – the answer is below:
“As you quite rightly quoted from the NPPF. The community, stakeholders, interested parties etc. will all have a full opportunity to comment and have their say on the sites.
The sites will therefore be consulted upon within the West Suffolk Local Plan consultation which is due to commence in November 2019. The responses will then feed into the preparation of the Preferred Options report which will again be subject to consultation and engagement.
The SHELAA is one of the pieces of evidence that will inform the preparation of the West Suffolk Local Plan Issues and Options. I apologise, I was not clear in my previous email when consultation would take place”.
From that it seems that although the list of potential sites will be available on the new West Suffolk Council web site in June/July following consultation with Natural England, Historic England, the County Council etc. it will not be until November that the most affected people – the ‘local residents’ will be consulted. In the mean time we can expect speculative applications on any of the sites put forward for Stanton, and possibly other local sites.
Sadly local input is being delayed by West Suffolk Council to a time when it will be more difficult to have any real influence on the outcomes.
Jim Thorndyke, 01359 250271. Email: jim.thorndyke@stedsbc.gov.uk
St Edmundsbury Borough Councillor for Stanton
STANTON FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Our meetings have resumed again after Christmas and we wish you all a happy new year.
The first meeting of 2019 was on 7th January when we had a social afternoon, with members enjoying their games while the committee held their meeting when I was co-opted as the new chairman.
This year’s A.G.M. is on 4th February in the Village Hall at 2-15pm. We are hoping that we can co-opt some more members to serve on the committee.
After the official business, we have a talk by Brian Heard, a retired forensic and ballistic expert from New Scotland Yard. This talk promises to be very interesting – not to be missed. We will also be voting on options for trips and outings, so that we can organise these.
The March social afternoon is on the 4th. Come along and enjoy the company and refreshments.
Alan Johnson 250739
MENS DARTS TOURNAMENT
IN AID OF STANTON FC
SATURDAY 16TH FEB AT STANTON COCK
8PM START—£5 TO ENTER
REGISTRATION TO TAKE PLACE ON THE NIGHT FROM 7-7.45PM
AVON CHARITY EVENT
1ST FEBRUARY 2019 7pm - 9pm
at
THE COCK, STANTON
Donations to Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Abuse Charities.
Lucky dip £2 (50% going to Charity) Raffle tickets to win an Avon Hamper
Free Samples to try and take
Come and see what is coming up in the next month or two,
Buy/Order your Valentines gifts Meet your local representatives
Enjoy a drink at the Cock whilst browsing the latest brochures
Bring a friend and enjoy!
WEST SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL
With the coming of the new council in April a new coat of arms was envisaged but my feeling was we could save an awful lot of money by using the West Suffolk County Council Arms that ceased use back in 1974, thankfully this is now what is intended with a few minor tweaks.
Purpose and Use of Coats of Arms
Most District, Borough and County Councils in England have Coats of Arms that have been granted to them by the College of Arms.
Each Coat of Arms is unique to that Council. They are designed to specifically highlight features of that Council to represent the history, geography and traditions of the Council and its community and can only be used by the Council as a corporate body. In the past, Councils used Coats of Arms on a wide range of documents such as letters and notices. In recent times, their use has declined in favour of modern logos, which are easier for the purpose of electronic communications, and instead the use of Arms is restricted to legal documentation (such as affixing the Council’s seal onto contracts) or to civic documentation.
The Coat of Arms is essentially a written description. They are usually made up of various component parts. The Arms themselves, which are usually represented as a shield, and a Crest, which sits on top of the shield. See picture on page 23.
Adoption of Coat of Arms
Only the College of Arms can administer the granting of a Coat of Arms, and the Grant has to receive approval of the Crown.
The College of Arms has given their provisional support to the use of the WSCC arms - this option will cost around £1,400. The College of Arms has confirmed that the West Suffolk County Council Arms are described as:
Arms : Azure a Cross fleury between five Martlets Or (Gold) on a Chief Sable between two Mitres Argent two Arrows in saltire also Argent enfiled with an ancient Crown Gold.
Crest : On a Wreath of the Colours in front of two Arrows in saltire proper a Castle with two domed towers flags flying thereon Or.
The problem is that there are two versions and nobody seems to know correct one although the description fits one more closely than the other. Some say the banner across the bottom should change but actually the Queen lived with it from it’s grant in 1959 until its demise in 1974!
Jim Thorndyke, 250271.
Stanton Woodland & Wildlife Action Group
Who likes Ivy?
It’s a much maligned British tree and often mistakenly so. It’s frequently blamed for causing the death of the other trees it attaches itself to, and whilst this can happen, it’s often the case that the supporting tree is poorly in some other way too, e.g. in the case of Elms having suffered from Dutch Elm disease.
Gardeners and landowners can easily keep Ivy under control by periodically cutting its clinging stems at whatever height they choose. The severed parts will slowly die off, providing browned dead leaves and wood to the benefit of other wildlife in the process, though the resulting dead growth isn’t very attractive to the human eye.
The wildlife benefits of Ivy are significant; aside from the obvious protective nesting habitat for all sorts of birds, Ivies can often be relied upon to produce an abundance of flowers and then berries. I suppose if I add that the flowers are valued by wasps and the berries loved by Pigeons I’m not particularly adding to the plant’s appeal!
Ground covering Ivy shoots flourish under shady tree canopies where other plants give up, and such cover is valuable to small mammals and insects.
At Sid’s Piece, our wildlife site in Upthorpe Road, there isn’t much Ivy as it’s a relatively new wood but at the boundaries you’ll see a fair bit at ground level and around the trunks of established trees. So if you have the chance, for the sake of other wildlife, give Ivy an opportunity to at least survive.
Advance notice of our annual public event at Wyken Hall – Plants and Crafts Sale and Open Garden – Sunday April 28th.
Please come along and join our monthly work party on 24th February, (the last Sunday of each month), 11am – 1pm. We’d love to see new helpers.
Ian Shilling T. 250939 SWWAG
Follow us or contact us on facebook and tell us about any wildlife sightings
NEWS FROM IXWORTH FREE SCHOOL
My first term at Ixworth - an insight into our School from one of our students
Hello, my name is Hannah and I am 11 years old and I joined Ixworth Free School in September 2018, I am in year 7.
I have absolutely loved my first term at Ixworth free School; it has been the greatest experience of my life so far. I never would have thought that I would be so happy at senior school. All of the teachers are so supportive and lovely. I have many new lessons, such as DT, Philosophy and Ethics, French, Drama and Enrichment where I have tried Football, Rugby, Team building and my favourite Debating. When it was raining the field was soaking wet we couldn’t have Enrichment that week, so we had a big general knowledge quiz, in the new hall which I thoroughly enjoyed. When I go into school each day I feel so excited for the day to start. Mr Barrow knows all of our names, and if we do special work, we get invited to sign his special book the “Headteacher’s Book”, which I have done twice. When I first started in September, I was very nervous, maybe up until half-term. Now I feel a lot more confident. I think this is because the teachers look after us very well and support us in everything we do. Mr Budden is my form tutor, I am 7X. We have lots of fun in tutor time, watch Newsround and play games. Mr Budden is always available to us if we need to talk or tell him anything.
Even in the short time I have been at Ixworth, there have already been lots of opportunities to do exciting things in addition to the normal lessons. Early in October, I took part in the “Book Mastermind” competition. I didn’t get to round 2, but it was very enjoyable. I will definitely have another try next year. In History we made Roman shields and then did a re-enactment of a Roman battle. The Library is open for us each lunch time, and I go in there most days to read, play chess or a game with some friends. Some lunchtimes I play table tennis, which is great fun!
I have made new friends which I am very happy about as I was very worried that I wouldn’t and be lonely.
I love the uniform, it is very smart and comfortable and I feel proud and confident in it.
The Restaurant food is absolutely gorgeous and I have tried lots of new things. We have “Kitchens of the Globe” and that is when foods from all around the world are cooked. We have had one this term and that was Greek food, beef kebab with rice, it was lovely.
Another thing I absolutely love are the amazing exercise books, I have never seen anything like it. They have a lovely photo on the front cover that describes the lesson, for example for Maths it is a protractor and a compass with squared paper underneath. French has the Eiffel Tower, English has a close up of a golden fountain pen. Inside the books have lots of information about what things we will be learning over the five years of senior school.
I am having a wonderful first term and look forward to the next fourteen terms ahead of me! Hannah, Year 7
STANTON ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
Attending the monthly meeting of the Stanton District Branch were some 16 members, which was held at the Cock Inn, Stanton on Tuesday 8th January 2019 commencing at 8 pm.
The members were welcomed by the chairman D. Sexton, who wished the members a Happy New Year. He then invited the Branch President, S. Kent, to recite the Exhortation, the Silent Tribute was then observed.
Apologies had been received from 3 members
The secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting, also the correspondence, and relevant points were discussed.
The treasurer, R. Baker gave his financial report.
The members were up-dated of the calendar by the Vice-chairman, H. Frost.
Forthcoming events are:
Feb 12th Branch meeting Cock Inn, Stanton 2000 hrs
Mar 12th Branch meeting Cock Inn, Stanton 2000 hrs
Mar 16th Coffee Morning Church Rooms. Stanton 10 am - 12 noon
The Branch members have been invited by Ixworth & District Branch to a series of Games nights, to be held In the Greyhound P H. Ixworth on the following evenings Feb 14, Feb 21, Mar 7 & Mar 21. Start time 7.30 pm
At the conclusion of the official business the chairman closed the meeting, a social evening continued with refreshments.
B. Bartrum Hon. Secretary
Stanton Toddler Group
We had a great meeting on 8th January at the Village hall with 14 families coming along. This was the last one that Gemma and I will be hosting but it is not the end….only the beginning!
Plans are well underway to start these meeting up on a weekly basis and will be run by the fantastic team from Stanton Preschool. Lots of good times ahead!
At the time of writing this, the day of the meeting is yet to be decided and when it will start, but it is hoped to start after February half term. I’m sure Lisa at the preschool would be pleased to have feedback and comments for any suggestions for the future.
This is a lovely group, and I am so pleased that this will continue. Our January meeting proves there is and a desire for a group such as this.
Section 106 Contributions from Stanton Developments
Comment was made at a recent Parish Council meeting that the village does not benefit from this fund on new developments, simple answer is that unless the village requests a contribution it is unlikely to get anything. Sadly you cannot claim just anything, it must relate to the development.
With the Abbey development a comprehensive S.106 agreement was drawn up, the content is below but almost all of this was lost due to the time taken to appeal the application after it was refused permission and the many changes brought in by the Government to the planning framework in the meantime.
The Car Share Contribution £530
The Education Contribution £96,368.00
The Library Contribution £25,900.00
The Parish Contribution £97,000
The Pre-school Facilities Contribution £30,459
The Travel Plan Contribution £5,000
The Waste Management Contribution £46,900.00
Jim Thorndyke. 250271.
STANTON BOWLS CLUB
Saturday 23rd February. 7pm for 7.30pm
Horse Race evening
Tickets £5 including Hot Dog from
Jason: 07775560857 or Jenny: 07763819590
STANTON BOWLS CLUB
Saturday 23rd March. 7.30pm
Dance to Nick Carouso
Tickets £8, Bring Your Own Nibbles
Tickets from Jenny: 07763819590
Or: 01359 251535
SURVEYORS IN A FIELD!
Recently surveyors were working in the field between Honeymeade Close and the nearby tree belt and it appears they have started all sorts of hares running.
At this time—12th December—there is no planning application registered with St Edmundsbury Borough Council, who are still responsible as the Local Planning Authority and will continue to be until 1st April 2019 when they morph into West Suffolk (District) Council.
What is ongoing at this time is something that is known as a ‘call for sites’ where local landowners are asked to come up with parcels of land they think may be suitable for future housing, the last time this happened some twenty five sites were put forward in Stanton, most were discounted for various reasons. This site, then known as SS21, was looked at in detail but concerns with access were aired locally and also by the County Council Highways resulting in the site not being progressed, but there is no reason that it could not come forward again!
So for the moment watch this space for any news on this or any other site put up for future housing in the village.
Jim Thorndyke, 250271, email: jim.thorndyke@stedsbc.gov.uk
THE STANTON STEAMER
Number 262 January 2019
Methodist Church Services,
All Saints Church, Café Church, Services
Stanton Women’s Institute.
Tree felling, Old Bury Road
Stanton Toddler Group
‘Hazel’
Stan CoCo,
Surveyors in a field,
Stanton Friendship Club
Stanton Blackbourne Local History Society
Stanton Christmas Tree
Stanton FC, News
Stanton Royal British Legion.
Extracts from the Stanton Parish Council Meeting Minutes
STANTON METHODIST CHURCH
Contacts: Revd. D. Ely. 47 Walcot Rise Diss. IP22 4DP. 01379 642791.
Mr R. Stanley. 01359 252207.
JANUARY
1st 10.00am COFFEE MORNING.
6th 10.30am MORNING SERVICE Revd. H, Wilkinson.
13th 10.30am MORNING SERVICE L/A
14th 2.00pm HOUSE GROUP @ 21 MICHAELHOUSE WAY.
16th 5.00pm SERVICE at ASHMORE HOUSE Mr S. Aspinall.
20th 10.30am MORNING SERVICE Mr N. Hodson.
27th 10.30am MORNING SERVICE Revd. D. Ely
(Covenant and S)
28th 2.00pm HOUSE GROUP @ 21 MICHAELHOUSE WAY.
NEW YEAR—NEW PRIORITIES.
As we go into this New Year, what priorities are you going to work towards? Life is short, and we often must feel the pressure to make the most of our time on earth, before it slips away, especially as you get older.
The first thing to try to do is to live in a meaningful way, when we can. Life is full of opportunities, but we must try and have the wisdom how to prioritise work and play in a way that uses our gifts that God has given us, to serve Him.
Life is a wonderful gift from the Lord, we should take pleasure to honor Him in His daily Blessings. We thank you for this life that you give us Lord, help us, with your Blessings to put it to good use.
Pat Taplin.
P.S. We no longer have Bible Study /Prayer Group in Church on Mondays. It has been replaced by House Group at 21 Michaelhouse Way. Dates and times are now listed.
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
Rector : Rev’d Cathy Bladen The Rectory, 1 Old Rectory Gardens,
Old Bury Rd, Stanton. IP31 2JH
Tel. 01359 250239
Email: revcathybladen@gmail.com
Benefice website: www.unitedbenefice.com
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
‘January is not one of my favourite months. The merriment and celebration of Christmas is fading fast and the optimism of the New Year, along with the New Year’s resolutions never seem to last very long. We are entering what I think often feels like a kind of no mans land, awaiting the Spring and warmer weather but yet still in the midst of the cold and often dark of winter.
But... and but is such a wonderful word... in the midst of the dark and the cold, new life is beginning. It won’t be long until we see the tiny shoots of snowdrops, and the beginnings of buds on the trees and we begin to hope. God knew what he was doing when he designed our world with seasons; each season has its importance and its place. I don’t profess to understand it but there’s something that happens during the winter months that enables new growth in the Spring.
We also have different seasons in our lives, and it’s when the season is hard, dark or cold that we particularly need to look for hope. I wonder if you remember the Dogs Trust campaign from a few years ago? “A dog is for life not just for Christmas.” Well I think that’s true of Jesus too.... Jesus is for life not just for Christmas. The God who gave us Jesus that first Christmas did not take back his gift. Jesus was and still is the hope for the world, and a light in our times of darkness. Jesus came at Christmas as a gift of hope and new life, a gift for each one of us; all we have to do is say, “thank you, I receive you” and that new life and hope becomes ours too. That means that no matter how bleak the season, signs of hope can always be found.
Whatever season you are in I pray that you may know the hope of Jesus, and just as we look for signs of Spring in Winter, I pray that you will be able to see signs of hope and of His new life in and around you.
God Bless
Cathy
We’d love you to join us exploring Christianity over coffee, tea & pastries
CAFÉ CHURCH
Sunday 6th January
This month at Café Church we’re thinking about the season of Advent and preparing for Christmas
We usually meet in All Saints church Rooms, Stanton at 10 am First Sunday of the month
Want to know more? Please contact Mrs A Burrows 01359 250008
REPORT FROM STANTON W.I.
On 29th November, on a cold and blustery morning, we planted our centenary tree near St John’s Church and we were delighted to welcome Susie Fowler-Watt from BBC Look East to help us with the planting. We chose a mountain ash ( rowan ) to benefit the wild life and look forward to its progress.
Susie Fowler–Watt was a charming guest and told us that at the beginning of the year she had been a guest at Sandringham W.I. where the Queen is the President.
Apparently during the evening there was a power cut but everyone took the inconvenience in their stride, even the Queen, who was quite happy when they could only offer half a cup of tea. Well, we finished Susie’s W.I. year with no such inconvenience and we were pleased that she could join us for lunch in the Church room and that she had time to stay and chat to us all. It was a very happy occasion.
There are several bursaries on offer each year for a course at Denman College ( which is the W.I.’s own college in Oxfordshire ) and we are pleased that Shirley has been successful in applying for one. We shall be interested to hear how she got on.
Our centenary year has been a busy and memorable one. We are now looking forward to our full programme for next year.
Visitors and new members are warmly welcomed to our meetings with no charge initially. If you would like to join us perhaps telephone first and we can look out for you.
Maureen Johnson 250739
STANTON W.I. NEXT MEETING.
Wednesday 9th January at 7.30 in the Village Hall.
Talk and Demonstration by Joy Beauty.
Competition A Beauty Spot in any medium.
Tree Felling Old Bury Road – February
Sadly, the St Edmundsbury Tree Officer has had to condemn a very old beech tree, due to root disease, that stands in the grounds of the Old Rectory, close to the Old Bury Road and the public pathway.
Village residents are advised that paramount traffic and pedestrian safety control will cause some disruption whilst this unfortunate tree is being felled and removed.
Work will commence Monday 11th February with traffic control in
action from 9am to 3pm daily Wednesday 13th to Friday 15th.
Residents of Stanton can be assured that a successor to this much cherished tree is being thoughtfully selected by the owners.
The Editors
Stanton Toddler Group
We will have the next meeting on Tuesday 8th January 2019 Stanton Village Hall 9.30 until 11am. Tea Coffee and play for the children will be available as usual at a cost of £2 per family.
If you are new to the village, or want to meet with other mums, carers please do come along.
If you feel you can help in any way, either by setting up, making drinks, or help with play please get in touch with me Sue Willcox via the Stanton Toddler group Facebook page
THANK YOU
“HAZEL”
Dear Friends,
I would like to express special thanks to all friends and neighbours of Hazel for your support during my loss and also for your kind assistance with my mother over the years, often coming to her aid and keeping a watchful eye in my stead – always a comfort to me knowing that my mother was in “safe hands”
Thank you all once again and may I take this opportunity to wish you a happy healthy New Year.
With fondest regards,
Erika (Hazel’s daughter)
Stan Co Co Tote
The November draw was made at "The Bakery" on Wednesday December 5th at 09.15am
First Prize £100 No 382 V Coates
Second Prize £40 No 150 A Largent
Third prize £20 No 404 T Botterell
Thank you for your support. Good luck in the December draw.
If you are willing to help the Stan Co Co Trust in any way or wish to join the Tote please contact Ian Engall on 250132.
Just as little as £1 per month is all it costs to join the tote and help raise funds for needy causes in Stanton. First prize is £100.00. 2nd prize is £40.00 and third prize is £20.00 - every month
The Trustees of Stan Co Co Tote send their thanks to all subscribers for their support during 2018.
Best wishes for wonderful Christmas and a Peaceful and Happy New Year.
STANTON FRIENDSHIP CLUB
COMING UP!
Monday January 7th Games/Social afternoon. 2.15 pm in the Lounge, Community Village Hall
Our December Christmas Lunch was lovely, over 50 Members and a beautifully cooked meal with all the trimmings provided by Aimee and Lynn and their helpers from Home Farm Catering, Walsham le Willows.
The raffle made over £120 which was brilliant and our thanks to everyone who contributed prizes. This money will pay for hire of the Hall and the pre-lunch sherry.
The first 2019 meeting is a social/games afternoon at 2.15 pm on the 7th of January - our AGM is early February. We needed three new Committee Members for 2019 but I am happy to say that we have already had two offers and have co-opted Alan Johnson to fill the vacant Chairman’s position and invited Helen Taylor to stand. That still leaves one vacancy! Please contact me if that person could be YOU.
I would like to thank everyone who has sent their good wishes during the time I have been unwell and I hope that 2019 is a happy and healthy year for all of us.
Pip Bedford - Hon Secretary. Ring 251013 for info or a lift to any event
Stanton Village Christmas Tree Lighting
7th December
The Parish Council would like to thank everyone who gave their time in making the Christmas Tree Lighting such a success.
The weather in the morning did give us concern, however by the evening the sky was clear. A big thank you to all of the village residents who turned out to make the evening so enjoyable. So many people have commented how much they enjoyed the evening.
A big thank you to -
Lee Maddox, Mary Brown, Rosemarie Croft,
Lesley Ong, Larry Morris, Alan Kemp,
The Ladies of Stanton Wl, Edward Vipond - Troston Farms
The Breckland Brass Band.
The Children of Stanton Primary School for their painted fur cones which decorated the tree.
Stanton Football Club Club News
We would like to wish a Happy New Year and also thank all of our sponsors for their continued support throughout the year.
Abbeygate Tiles & Bathrooms. Anglia Surface Care. S.P. Blades Construction. Carberry Plumbing & Heating. Clarkes Fencing. Clarkes of Walsham. Cross Electrical. D & S Safety Services. DHL Stanton. Fordham & Son. Forefront Carpentry Contractors Ltd. FLP Motors Ltd. D.W. Gooderham Carpentry & Joinery. J.H & N Gooderham. GKW Groundworks. Greene King. Hazelton Construction. Lewis Coaches. Mark Wright Electrical. Martin & Co. MGT (Suffolk) Ltd. Modern Vehicle Technology. Pentagon Security. Sam Scaffolding. Shelbourne Reynolds. Stanton Fish Bar. Stanton Shell. Suffolk Stove installations. Taylormade Bathrooms. The Cock Inn. R.J. Webber. White Heart Plumbing & Heating. Whitton & Frost. Unique Kitchens & Bathrooms. 3Point Property Management.
Also big thank you to Parkers Pitches for Verti-draining and Shelbourne Reynolds for the revamping of the dugouts and supplying the new stand.
Fixtures First Team
05/01/19 14:00 Bildeston Rangers v Stanton FC
12/01/19 14:00 Stanton FC v Old Newton Utd
19/01/19 14:00 Ransomes Sports v Stanton FC
26/01/19 14:00 Stanton FC v Wickham Market
Fixtures U16s
06/01/19 10:30 Stanton U16 v Brandon Town
13/01/19 10:30 Stanton U16 v Bardwell Sport FC U16 (Cup Game)
20/01/19 13:00 Clare Town U16 v Stanton U16
100 Club
No 10 Phyllis Bray £50
No 66 Tom Cross £30
No 29 David Musgrove £20
Congratulations to our winners, numbers are still available for a chance to win up to £50
Upcoming Events
20th January. Club Quiz at Stanton Cock Inn
16th February. Men’s Dart Tournament at Stanton Cock Inn
STANTON ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
As the Stanton District Branch of the Royal British Legion awaits the December meeting we are happy to mention that Branch members who accepted the invitation to attend the Christmas Dinner held in the Sergeant's Mess, RAF Honington, by invitation of the Thetford & District Branch, RAF Association on Wednesday 5th December 2018 had an enjoyable evening.
Reflecting on the November meeting it was with great pleasure that the chairman introduced two new members, K. Flood & G. McCormick to the Branch. discussed at the meeting was the well attended Remembrance Services at Walsham le Willows & Stanton churches.
The January meeting of the Stanton District Branch will be held at The Cock Inn, Stanton on Tuesday 8th January 2019 commencing at 2000 hrs
The next 'C' Group meeting will be held at the British Sugar Sport & Social Club, Bury St. Edmunds on Thursday 10th January 2019 commencing at 2000 hrs hosted by the Bury St. Edmunds Branch. All Branch members are invited to attend.
Regards B. Bartrum Hon. Secretary
EXTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES of the Meeting of Stanton Parish Council held on 8 November 2018 at Stanton Village Hall at 7.00pm.
Present: N Chapman (Chair), J Mann, B Smithson, J Miller, J Frizzell, A Kemp, S Willcox, L Morris, M Scowcroft.
Also Present: CCllr Joanna Spicer, BCllr Jim Thorndyke.
Apologies for absence accepted: F J Hart (Vice Chairman), B Brown.
The minutes of the previous meeting on 11 October 2018 were approved by Cllr Mann and seconded by Cllr Frizzell.
Public Forum:
The Clerk has received an update from Stanton FC relating to the previously approved stand for the football pitch (Minutes August 2015). Since it had been approved the cost has increased significantly. The Club has now been offered a small smoking shelter by Shelbourne Reynolds and wish to install the shelter on a concrete pad approx. 8m x 1.8m. The two smaller shelters have been refurbished and it is intended to site these either side of the smoking shelter. The concrete will be flush with the grass line and will not be a trip hazard. A sketch of the proposal was circulated and after discussion the changes were approved. Clerk to advise Mr Gooderham
Councillors were addressed by Mr Lee Sturgeon and Mr Matt Hazelton of Stanton FC who outlined their vision for a project working towards improved facilities on the Recreation Ground including a bigger Multi Sports Area to provide opportunities for Netball, Hockey, Basketball, disabled use for walking football etc and incorporating a ‘4g’ pitch and a possible Sports and Social Club with improved changing facilities. This would be a long-term project which would need substantial grants from outside bodies. In the first instance, they were looking for support from the Parish Council to research the possibilities.
After discussion, Councillors agreed that the project has significant merit and suggested that a separate meeting be called to form a plan of action and way forward. Matt Hazelton will arrange and advise Council.
Cllr Chapman, Scowcroft and Willcox indicated an interest in the project in the first instance. Cllr Spicer suggested that Ixworth Village Hall Committee had recently undertaken a similar project and that it may be useful to liaise with them to get information and ideas.
Cllr Kemp raised an issue on behalf of a resident about a loose BT cover in Old Bury Road by Old Foundry House which needs attention as it is causing a lot of noise at night by traffic driving over it. Clerk will report it to BT.
Report from:
CCllr J Spicer has asked Steven Halls for a local meeting to complete the Grundle Trash screen agreement and is awaiting his availability.
The ditches in Wyken Road come under a different part of the Highways Section and Francesca Clark is responsible for this issue. At a meeting yesterday with CCllr Spicer, Francesca agreed to visit the area and inspect the ditches to see what further work could be done.
The Clerk reported that the road had flooded last week in a heavy downpour and was not draining away due to blocked drains (with mud and silt) and the ditches on the road side not being cleared by the land owner (Troston Farms) for the water to run into. CCllr Spicer will feed that back.
In relation to the A143 30 mph request, a response has now been received from David Chenery and the matter is under consideration. Costings have been requested for the budget meeting on 22 November.
CCllr Spicer has received the quote from David Brown for Hedgerow cutting in George Hill. She will take that forward as an urgent issue.
Cllr Scowcroft said that he was disappointed that they had cut the A143 over a series of nights recently and had had the equipment to cut the B1111 at the same time but it hadn’t been done.
School transport – CCllr Spicer will be chairing a local group set up to look at options for transport and especially to Thurston School.
Planning application for the Old School – an email has been sent to the Property Management team at the County Council to ask for an update on the outstanding Planning application.
Park Farm Lane Rights of Way claim is to be progressed and will go to Committee in March 2019. She will be in attendance.
BCllr J Thorndyke reported that amalgamation issues are still dominating the agenda and there is now a discussion in relation to Council logo and whether the Council will have a Mayor or Chairman. However, as it will be a District Council it will have to have a Chairman and not a Mayor.
Clerk’s Report: There were no queries with the report enclosed with agenda.
Declarations of Interest: Cllrs Miller and Willcox declared an interest in the accounts.
Report from Village Hall Management Committee. There has been no meeting to report on. Issues outstanding include the trees overhanging the VH roof. It was agreed that the Cllr Chapman will meet with the Chair of the VHMC to discuss the issue and approach the home owner to try and agree a course of action as there has been no response to the letter from the Clerk. The trees are subject of a TPO and therefore the work will require permission from the Planning Authority before it can be done.
Matters for discussion:
The purchase of a Notice Board for George Hill was approved at a cost of £530 ex VAT. Cooks Services has been asked to install the same.
Damage to grass verges in The Street between Greenbanks and Burnham Lodge Cllr Scowcroft reported damage from Contractors Vans to the grass verge at this development. Whilst accepting the reasons for the vans being parked on the verge he would like the owner to be responsible for the re instating the verges once the work has been completed. Clerk to write to owner’s Agent requesting the same.
Stanton Village Volunteers (SVV) project. The Chairman reported a very successful start to the Village group with the container having been cleared and work on reclaiming the footpaths in The Street. The team has also been invaluable at the Fireworks event on both the Saturday and Sunday and were essential to its success. The Clerk was asked to thank all the volunteers on Social media, the web site and by submitting an article in the Steamer.
Any Councillor with new projects to undertake is encouraged to let him know The next session will be early December.
Parking of private vehicles on grass verges near Hilltop Way. The Chairman has spoken to residents and asked then to desist from parking on the grass but this cannot be enforced.
Young person’s activities Cllr Willcox reported that she has some concerns for the future of the Toddler Group as there was a poor attendance on the last two sessions. She has met with the Reverend Cathy Bladen who is keen to support it and they will have a final push to see if it can be saved.
The Reverend and Cllr Willcox have also discussed the possibility of a family fun day in Summer 2019 along the lines of the fundraising event that was run locally this summer. Cllr Willcox suggested an Events working party to move the idea forward. Item for December agenda.
Relocating the George Hill telephone kiosk to the Village Centre Cllr Miller responded to a request from a resident and proposed that Council look in to relocating the George Hill Phone box to another area of the Village as had been done in Walsham le Willows. There was no seconder for the proposal and therefore the matter was not approved.
Provision of a defibrillator North of the A143 – deferred to budget meeting.
Accounts
To approve and authorise the accounts.
Correspondence from Borough and County Councils
Play Area Inspection Reports - noted
Consultation on West Suffolk Draft Housing Strategy – previously circulated. Councillors have responded to the survey individually.
Planning Applications:
New Applications received –
DC/18/1957/FUL, Planning Application - 1no. dwelling and associated car port (following demolition of existing barn and outbuildings). Land Adjacent to Former Duke Street Nurseries Duke Street Stanton Suffolk (Messrs Webber, Cousins and Mulley)
RESPONSE - The proposed property is within the curtilage of the current residential area. It has been tastefully planned and has good access. It will be an improvement on the current building and will provide a good quality home. There are no objections.
DC/18/1983/TPO | TPO248(1997) - Tree Preservation Order - 1no. Oak (T1 on plan, within area A1 on order) fell, 78 Shepherds Grove Park Stanton IP31 2BN (Mrs Sharon)
RESPONSE - There are no objections to the removal of a diseased tree. Council would wish to see a suitable replacement.
DC/18/2117/TCA, Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - Group of Holly and Leylandii (G1 on plan) prune to form a formal hedge of 1.8 metres in height and 1.5 metres in width, Stanton Methodist Church Old Bury Road Stanton Suffolk (Stanton Methodist Church)
RESPONSE - A nearby resident whose property is adjacent to this hedgerow has raised concerns in respect of loss of privacy and therefore the Council would seek to be reassured that the height of the hedgerow on the Church side remains at least 1.8 metres to ensure that this is not an issue.
DC/18/2160/HH, Householder Planning Application - (i) single storey front, side and rear extensions (following demolition of existing rear extension, conservatory, chimney and single garage) (ii) new detached garage (iii) replace existing first floor render with timber weatherboarding (iv) new fenestrations |Colwen Cottage Wyken Road Stanton IP31 2DW. (Mr and Mrs Attridge)
RESPONSE - A very well planned extension which will be an asset once completed and will have little impact on the appearance of the property from the kerbside There are no objections.
Correspondence
L S re George Hill pavement being in a dangerous condition – this has been acknowledged by the Clerk and forwarded to County Councillor Spicer in relation to the request for hedge cutting
There being no further business the meeting finished at 8.47pm
Next Parish Council meeting; 10th January 2019.
Stanton Steamer, December 2018
Old Primary School Planning Applications (two)
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