HONINGTON AND SAPISTON PARISH NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER 2024
PARISH COUNCIL
Councillors were delighted to welcome Mr Robert Childerhouse in his new role as Euston Estate Director. Mr Childerhouse joined in the discussion regarding the proposals to find a solution to the Bardwell Road flooding. The work has now been carried out and huge thanks are given to Euston Estate, Matthew and his team along with SCC Joanna Spicer in carrying out this flood prevention work.
Councillors asked that posters advertising events are removed from around the village promptly after the event. The PC has notice boards in both villages
The Parish Council currently have 2 vacancies for Councillors. If you would like to find out more about how you may give some time to your community, please contact the Clerk or any Councillor for further details.
Councillors and the Clerk of Honington & Sapiston Parish Council wish you all a very Happy Christmas
FOCUS ON WINTER - Below are details of support throughout West Suffolk available to our communities who may find themselves vulnerable this winter.
LOCAL WELFARE ASSISTANCE SCHEME - A fund set up for those experiencing financial hardship and can help with food, heating, clothing, fuel and white goods. Full details and eligibility criteria can be found on the website www.suffolk.gov.uk/iwas
WARM HOMES SUFFOLK - Grants available to help insulate and make properties more energy efficient. Eligibility can be checked by contacting 03456 037 686
OTHER BENEFITS - Check entitlement to other benefits such as housing benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Attendance Allowance and Carers Allowance visit www.entitledto.co.uk
SUFFOLK OIL LOANS - From Eastern Savings & Loans, a credit union. They offer an interest free loan of up to £500 for heating oil. You need to become a member of Eastern Savings & Loans to apply. Membership costs £5. Further details at www.eslcu.co.uk/products-and-services/loan-products/suffolk-oil-loans
COMMUNITY OIL BUYING - By clubbing together with others in the community, you may be able to get a cheaper price for your oil. The Oil Club website lists the many Oil Clubs in Suffolk and often several small rural communities in the same postcode area are included in the "same club". Visit www.oil-club-co.uk
DEALING WITH DEBTCITIZENS ADVICE WEST SUFFOLK - Free, confidential, independent advice at 0808 278 7868 (Monday to Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm or suffolkwestcab.org.uk
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Hi everyone, we would love to thank you all for attending our Christmas market which was a huge success. Our gratitude goes to our helpers: Ian for setting up, Robin and Linda, Sue, Debbie, Natalya and our wonderful daughters who never let us down. I am pleased to tell you that after expenses we raised £1,456.50. Thank you one and all and have a very merry Christmas. Annette and Martin xx
THE FOX INN
The pub has now reopened, with live music and kitchen opening very soon. We have a large selection of wines, beers and spirits. Let's try and keep your local pub alive.
VILLAGE HALL
Hello everyone. As we fast approach the Christmas holiday season you will have had the Christmas Market, and Christmas Dinner before receiving this letter. During December there will be lots of individual Christmas celebrations from the various groups that use the hall plus a few private events, so as usual, the hall will be busy, then winding down for the New Year. The committee has decided to increase the hall hire charges from 1st January by a nominal amount of £1. Amazing value for money. The hourly rate for residents of Honington, Sapiston, and RAF Honington will be £16 per hour and non residents £21 per hour.
Please note that for reasons beyond my control BT have decided to change the hall landline number to 01359 789195 (answer machine in place) my email remains the same [email protected].
On behalf of the Honington & Sapiston Village Hall Committee we would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your continued support over the past year. We certainly are in a better place this year than last year finance wise. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. The Committee.
HONINGTON CEVCP SCHOOL
We held a Remembrance Service for the whole school on 11 November. Our Collective Worship Group organised and ran our service this year, which was wonderful. We had been selling poppies as well so were able to donate a considerable amount to the Royal British Legion.
We held a non-uniform day for Children in Need so you may have seen our children around the village wearing ‘spots’, pyjamas or superhero costumes! Our Year 4’s thoroughly enjoyed a visit from a local beekeeper and later this month our younger children have a trip to the Apex to see an interactive and orchestral performance of The Robot & the Bluebird which should be amazing.
We have a busy time in school now as we prepare for all our seasonal activities - we will be starting rehearsals for our Christmas performances soon and are very excited for our Christmas Fair on Friday 6 December 3.30 – 5.30 pm. Everyone is welcome!
CHURCH NEWS
The November Monthly Money Draw winners were Allan Johnson, Doreen Avenell and Julia Roberts. It’s not too late to join in, just contact Marion tel. 01359269492. Our December Coffee Morning will be on Tuesday 3rd at 10.30am. In the new year we will be holding a Soup and Cheese Lunch on the 1st Tuesday of the month in place of the Coffee Mornings, in January, February and March starting at 1pm each time. We will be holding a Christingle Service on the 3rd Sunday this month 15th Dec. and there will be Carols by Torchlight held in Honington Church on Friday 21st December at 6.30pm with Mulled Wine and Minced Pies (don’t forget your torches!) On Christmas Day there will be a Said Communion service in Sapiston Church and a Family Communion at Honington.
The PCC would like to wish everyone in Honington and Sapiston a very Happy and Blessed Christmas also Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year.
HONINGTON & SAPISTON W.I.
Twenty members met in the village hall and after the singing of Jerusalem and the roll call Tricia introduced the speaker, Alison Brain, whose talk was Uganda Crafts/Supporting a School.
Alison told us how she became involved with a school along with a young colleague, also a paediatric nurse, and travelled between England and Uganda for many years. Her main role was fundraising to extend the building and provide a kitchen, toilets and fresh water. They recently started a coffee business using beans from Uganda and expertise in Cambridge which has been a great success. There were harrowing stories as well as happy ones and Alison is passionate about what she does to help so many children in such dire circumstances. She had many colourful items for sale, some made in Uganda and some made in England using fabric from Uganda. A very interesting and moving talk.
The monthly competition was judged by Alison with 1st Natalya, 2nd Anne W and 3rd Sue S. Natalya now holds the Kath Balaam Cup for a year. Congratulations Natalya.
Next month's meeting, on 10th December, will start at 7 o'clock and is a Christmas Quiz and Fizz evening. We were re- minded that Doreen and Julia are still collecting postage stamps.
CAMERA CLUB
Our November meeting had us tackle the task of "Action" which proved to be a challenging subject. However with 60 images shown on the evening we enjoyed an excellent range of subject matter and some interesting interpretations!Our year comes to an end with our December gathering with "Fungi and Macro" as our subject challenges. Why not come along and see what we get up to and perhaps look to join us for our 2025 season. Email [email protected] for more information or pop along for a 7 pm start on December 17th in the village hall.
FOR THE LOVE OF ART
Well, not long till Christmas ! Hope our Christmas party goes off with a bang - looking forward to your Christmas fancy dress! We will be closed on the 25th of December and reopen on the 8th of January. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all and thank you all for your support over the year. Netty Mendez.
HONINGTON & SAPISTON WEBSITE ADMIN
Please visit the Parish Council website (https://www.honingtonandsapiston.com/) for all the new sections – how much do you know about the local heroes in the cemetery and their different nationalities …please do have a look. And the website keeps changing so worth a regular visit!! Also keep up to date with the Village Hall website (https://www.hsvh.org.uk/) for important local news, road closures, club times .. everything you need to know and lots you didn’t know you needed!
BLACK BIN, RECYCLING AND GARDEN WASTE COLLECTIONS
Monday 2 December - BROWN bin
Tuesday 3 December - BLUE bin
Tuesday 10 December - BLACK bin
Monday 16 December - BROWN bin
Tuesday 17 December - BLUE bin
Tuesday 24 December - BLACK bin
Tuesday 31 December - BROWN bin
Please remember to leave your bins out the night before the stated collection day, or by 06.15 on the actual collection day. NB: Bin days may differ for people living on the outskirts of Sapiston and on bank holidays.
All meetings and events listed above take place at Honington and Sapiston Village Hall unless otherwise stated. If you are interested in setting up a new group please contact Ian Patterson-Parker to discuss hall availability and costs. 01359 789195. The hall is licensed for weddings and is available to hire for parties, meetings, exercise classes etc. The hall has a fully licensed bar and full catering kitchen.
Please don’t forget to use our new and updated website for information on all Hall events. Here you can view menus for all community meals, dates of church coffee mornings, different activities being held, copies of the newsletter, etc.
www.hsvh.org.uk.Contributions for the January newsletter to be submitted via e-mail to Carol King ([email protected]) by 16th December. Entries can be dropped off to Carol at Boreham House, Sapiston, if preferred.
DECEMBER 2024
PARISH COUNCIL
Councillors were delighted to welcome Mr Robert Childerhouse in his new role as Euston Estate Director. Mr Childerhouse joined in the discussion regarding the proposals to find a solution to the Bardwell Road flooding. The work has now been carried out and huge thanks are given to Euston Estate, Matthew and his team along with SCC Joanna Spicer in carrying out this flood prevention work.
Councillors asked that posters advertising events are removed from around the village promptly after the event. The PC has notice boards in both villages
The Parish Council currently have 2 vacancies for Councillors. If you would like to find out more about how you may give some time to your community, please contact the Clerk or any Councillor for further details.
Councillors and the Clerk of Honington & Sapiston Parish Council wish you all a very Happy Christmas
FOCUS ON WINTER - Below are details of support throughout West Suffolk available to our communities who may find themselves vulnerable this winter.
LOCAL WELFARE ASSISTANCE SCHEME - A fund set up for those experiencing financial hardship and can help with food, heating, clothing, fuel and white goods. Full details and eligibility criteria can be found on the website www.suffolk.gov.uk/iwas
WARM HOMES SUFFOLK - Grants available to help insulate and make properties more energy efficient. Eligibility can be checked by contacting 03456 037 686
OTHER BENEFITS - Check entitlement to other benefits such as housing benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Attendance Allowance and Carers Allowance visit www.entitledto.co.uk
SUFFOLK OIL LOANS - From Eastern Savings & Loans, a credit union. They offer an interest free loan of up to £500 for heating oil. You need to become a member of Eastern Savings & Loans to apply. Membership costs £5. Further details at www.eslcu.co.uk/products-and-services/loan-products/suffolk-oil-loans
COMMUNITY OIL BUYING - By clubbing together with others in the community, you may be able to get a cheaper price for your oil. The Oil Club website lists the many Oil Clubs in Suffolk and often several small rural communities in the same postcode area are included in the "same club". Visit www.oil-club-co.uk
DEALING WITH DEBTCITIZENS ADVICE WEST SUFFOLK - Free, confidential, independent advice at 0808 278 7868 (Monday to Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm or suffolkwestcab.org.uk
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Hi everyone, we would love to thank you all for attending our Christmas market which was a huge success. Our gratitude goes to our helpers: Ian for setting up, Robin and Linda, Sue, Debbie, Natalya and our wonderful daughters who never let us down. I am pleased to tell you that after expenses we raised £1,456.50. Thank you one and all and have a very merry Christmas. Annette and Martin xx
THE FOX INN
The pub has now reopened, with live music and kitchen opening very soon. We have a large selection of wines, beers and spirits. Let's try and keep your local pub alive.
VILLAGE HALL
Hello everyone. As we fast approach the Christmas holiday season you will have had the Christmas Market, and Christmas Dinner before receiving this letter. During December there will be lots of individual Christmas celebrations from the various groups that use the hall plus a few private events, so as usual, the hall will be busy, then winding down for the New Year. The committee has decided to increase the hall hire charges from 1st January by a nominal amount of £1. Amazing value for money. The hourly rate for residents of Honington, Sapiston, and RAF Honington will be £16 per hour and non residents £21 per hour.
Please note that for reasons beyond my control BT have decided to change the hall landline number to 01359 789195 (answer machine in place) my email remains the same [email protected].
On behalf of the Honington & Sapiston Village Hall Committee we would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your continued support over the past year. We certainly are in a better place this year than last year finance wise. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. The Committee.
HONINGTON CEVCP SCHOOL
We held a Remembrance Service for the whole school on 11 November. Our Collective Worship Group organised and ran our service this year, which was wonderful. We had been selling poppies as well so were able to donate a considerable amount to the Royal British Legion.
We held a non-uniform day for Children in Need so you may have seen our children around the village wearing ‘spots’, pyjamas or superhero costumes! Our Year 4’s thoroughly enjoyed a visit from a local beekeeper and later this month our younger children have a trip to the Apex to see an interactive and orchestral performance of The Robot & the Bluebird which should be amazing.
We have a busy time in school now as we prepare for all our seasonal activities - we will be starting rehearsals for our Christmas performances soon and are very excited for our Christmas Fair on Friday 6 December 3.30 – 5.30 pm. Everyone is welcome!
CHURCH NEWS
The November Monthly Money Draw winners were Allan Johnson, Doreen Avenell and Julia Roberts. It’s not too late to join in, just contact Marion tel. 01359269492. Our December Coffee Morning will be on Tuesday 3rd at 10.30am. In the new year we will be holding a Soup and Cheese Lunch on the 1st Tuesday of the month in place of the Coffee Mornings, in January, February and March starting at 1pm each time. We will be holding a Christingle Service on the 3rd Sunday this month 15th Dec. and there will be Carols by Torchlight held in Honington Church on Friday 21st December at 6.30pm with Mulled Wine and Minced Pies (don’t forget your torches!) On Christmas Day there will be a Said Communion service in Sapiston Church and a Family Communion at Honington.
The PCC would like to wish everyone in Honington and Sapiston a very Happy and Blessed Christmas also Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year.
HONINGTON & SAPISTON W.I.
Twenty members met in the village hall and after the singing of Jerusalem and the roll call Tricia introduced the speaker, Alison Brain, whose talk was Uganda Crafts/Supporting a School.
Alison told us how she became involved with a school along with a young colleague, also a paediatric nurse, and travelled between England and Uganda for many years. Her main role was fundraising to extend the building and provide a kitchen, toilets and fresh water. They recently started a coffee business using beans from Uganda and expertise in Cambridge which has been a great success. There were harrowing stories as well as happy ones and Alison is passionate about what she does to help so many children in such dire circumstances. She had many colourful items for sale, some made in Uganda and some made in England using fabric from Uganda. A very interesting and moving talk.
The monthly competition was judged by Alison with 1st Natalya, 2nd Anne W and 3rd Sue S. Natalya now holds the Kath Balaam Cup for a year. Congratulations Natalya.
Next month's meeting, on 10th December, will start at 7 o'clock and is a Christmas Quiz and Fizz evening. We were re- minded that Doreen and Julia are still collecting postage stamps.
CAMERA CLUB
Our November meeting had us tackle the task of "Action" which proved to be a challenging subject. However with 60 images shown on the evening we enjoyed an excellent range of subject matter and some interesting interpretations!Our year comes to an end with our December gathering with "Fungi and Macro" as our subject challenges. Why not come along and see what we get up to and perhaps look to join us for our 2025 season. Email [email protected] for more information or pop along for a 7 pm start on December 17th in the village hall.
FOR THE LOVE OF ART
Well, not long till Christmas ! Hope our Christmas party goes off with a bang - looking forward to your Christmas fancy dress! We will be closed on the 25th of December and reopen on the 8th of January. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all and thank you all for your support over the year. Netty Mendez.
HONINGTON & SAPISTON WEBSITE ADMIN
Please visit the Parish Council website (https://www.honingtonandsapiston.com/) for all the new sections – how much do you know about the local heroes in the cemetery and their different nationalities …please do have a look. And the website keeps changing so worth a regular visit!! Also keep up to date with the Village Hall website (https://www.hsvh.org.uk/) for important local news, road closures, club times .. everything you need to know and lots you didn’t know you needed!
BLACK BIN, RECYCLING AND GARDEN WASTE COLLECTIONS
Monday 2 December - BROWN bin
Tuesday 3 December - BLUE bin
Tuesday 10 December - BLACK bin
Monday 16 December - BROWN bin
Tuesday 17 December - BLUE bin
Tuesday 24 December - BLACK bin
Tuesday 31 December - BROWN bin
Please remember to leave your bins out the night before the stated collection day, or by 06.15 on the actual collection day. NB: Bin days may differ for people living on the outskirts of Sapiston and on bank holidays.
All meetings and events listed above take place at Honington and Sapiston Village Hall unless otherwise stated. If you are interested in setting up a new group please contact Ian Patterson-Parker to discuss hall availability and costs. 01359 789195. The hall is licensed for weddings and is available to hire for parties, meetings, exercise classes etc. The hall has a fully licensed bar and full catering kitchen.
Please don’t forget to use our new and updated website for information on all Hall events. Here you can view menus for all community meals, dates of church coffee mornings, different activities being held, copies of the newsletter, etc.
www.hsvh.org.uk.Contributions for the January newsletter to be submitted via e-mail to Carol King ([email protected]) by 16th December. Entries can be dropped off to Carol at Boreham House, Sapiston, if preferred.
Merry Christmas