HONINGTON AND SAPISTON PARISH NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2025
VILLAGE HALL
Hi all, I hope this letter finds you all well. Since last month, we have had a very successful village show and picnic - a huge thank you to all who attended, supported, took part, and organised these two events - a true testament to our villages and hall.
We also had our AGM with lots to discuss, including the ongoing proposal re solar panels at the hall. Linda has worked tirelessly to get this moving and I think we are confident that things are now moving forward. A few issues with the boiler have raised their ugly heads again and we may need to replace it due to insurance costs at the hall. Len, our chairman, is looking into this and we will keep you all updated.
This month’s Community Lunch will be on Thursday, 9th and on the menu will be Ian’s Steak and Ale Pie, Breast of Chicken in a White Wine Sauce or vegetarian option. Followed by Treacle Sponge, coffee or tea £8.00. Raffle and Play your Cards Right. Doors open 12.30, lunch 13.00. Please call 01359 789195 (answer machine) to book your menu choices or email me on [email protected] by 11.00 on Monday 6th.
Community Supper will be on Friday 31st doors open 19.00, supper 19.30 / 19.45. Due to my heavy workload, Sue Jay has offered to take over the role of doing the cooking, which will be a Halloween theme Sausage and Mash (Meat or Vegetarian) with a special Halloween pudding, tea & coffee £10.00. Sue has also volunteered to do a special quiz. Guess the theme?!! Halloween of course! Please ensure you book your menu choices by 11.00 on Monday, 27th on 01359 789195 or email me at [email protected]. Bar open as usual.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MEAL
There are some tickets still available for our Annual Christmas Meal.
Please reserve early (by October 12th) to avoid disappointment giving menu choices: -
Starter: Pate or Vegetable Soup,
Main: Traditional Turkey or Vegetarian
Sweet: Christmas pudding or Black Forest Gateau.
Tickets are £30 each and include live entertainment. I would be grateful if those who wish to sit together, book together.
Can I collect all payments by October 20th, please?
Tickets from Linda Howe: Harlequin Cottage Church Rd, Honington 01359 269142 [email protected]
HONINGTON CHARITY
We will be making our Annual Fuel Cheque distribution in December. Households with at least one resident over 65 and who has lived in Honington Village for over 5 years are eligible. Anyone wishing to apply needs to contact Linda Howe on 01359-269142 [email protected] or in person. Previous recipients need not apply. Linda Howe
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Hi everyone, we need some sweet and savoury goodies to sell at the Christmas market. If anyone would like to kindly make and donate some, pop them up to the Hall on the 16th November. We would be very grateful. We also need raffle prizes! These can be given to me at Homelea, Church Road, Honington or left at the Hall. Many thanks Annette.
BLACKBOURNE TREE GROUP The September Tree Group went very well and all the paths cleared and mowed. Our October meeting is at 9am on Saturday 11th (this has changed since the newsletter went to print) by the sewage works, when we will be continuing the same, perhaps with some ivy control. GS
FOR THE LOVE OF ART
Well, autumn is almost here. We are now looking forward to the changing of the leaves and possibly doing some wonderful forest paintings with oranges and yellows and reds. Welcome Pam and Lois to my Art group. Congratulations to all who did extremely well at the Village Show - some beautiful paintings there and lots of craftwork. What an excellent day hopefully made lots of money for the Village Hall. Also, congratulations to John Hayes on his up-and-coming exhibition of his fantastic art.
HONINGTON STAY AND PLAY
Honington Stay & Play, organised by Home-Start Suffolk, is a relaxed, friendly group for military and local families with children under 5 years. Activities include baby sensory play, themed arts & crafts, playdough, singing, cars and construction toys. The group runs fortnightly (7th & 21st October) on Tuesdays 9.45-11.15am at Honington Social Club, Troston Road, IP31 1NA. Everyone is welcome and no booking is required.
We will also be running our popular Infant Massage course starting Thursday 8th January for parents with children under 1 year. Please contact Vikki on 07840 162678 or email [email protected] to register to join this course or for more information.
CHURCH NEWS
Thank you everyone who donated their coins to our Money Trail in the church on bike ride day. The line of coins went up and down the aisle 4 times in the end and we raised £137.70.
Congratulations to the September Money Draw winners. They were Mary and Terry Taylor, Sharon Croucher and Irene and Richard Eggleton. We will hold the last of this year’s draw, at our Coffee Morning on Tuesday 7th at 10.30 in the village hall, when we will look forward to seeing you. If you would like to sign up for a new £15 year’s subscription, which we will start in December, please contact Marion tel. 269492.
Thank you to all those who helped to decorate the church for Harvest Thanksgiving and to everyone who bought tickets for the Harvest Ploughman’s Lunch. Please read a separate notice in this newsletter re fundraising for our church. Our thoughts and prayers go to two of our congregation who will be confirmed by the Bishop on Sunday 19th October in Pakenham Church at 3pm.
SUPPORT OUR CHURCH WHILE YOU SHOP
Our beautiful and irreplaceable church has stood for hundreds of years in our village. It is open to all as a space for peace, prayer and worship. We are looking to raise funds to ensure this building can remain open for future generations and would be grateful if you would consider signing up to ‘Easyfundraising ‘This is a simple way that you can help us raise funds AT ABSOLUTELY NO COST to you. (You are able to donate to more than one charity). How it works: 1) Download the Easyfundraising app or visit their website (or you can follow the QR code, displayed in the church porch). 2) Select All Saint’s Church, Honington as your charity. 3) Shop as normal, and if you should purchase something from any of the 7000 retailers signed up to the scheme, we will receive a small donation.
HONINGTON & SAPISTON WEBSITES
Remember to keep looking at the Village Hall website https://www.hsvh.org.uk
and the Parish Council website https://www.honingtonandsapiston.com as there are new sections and lots of useful information! Including a Buy, Sell & Giveaway page and things to do Out & About …. And if there is anything you think should be on the website please do get in touch [email protected]
If you wish to receive this newsletter by email, please email [email protected].
Future Dates for your Diary:
Sunday 16th November – Christmas Market
Saturday 29th November – Christmas Meal
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. Also, the parish council website www.honington and sapiston.com
Contributions for the November newsletter to be submitted via e-mail to Carol King ([email protected]) by 20th October. Entries can be dropped off to Carol at Boreham House, Sapiston, if preferred.
OCTOBER 2025
VILLAGE HALL
Hi all, I hope this letter finds you all well. Since last month, we have had a very successful village show and picnic - a huge thank you to all who attended, supported, took part, and organised these two events - a true testament to our villages and hall.
We also had our AGM with lots to discuss, including the ongoing proposal re solar panels at the hall. Linda has worked tirelessly to get this moving and I think we are confident that things are now moving forward. A few issues with the boiler have raised their ugly heads again and we may need to replace it due to insurance costs at the hall. Len, our chairman, is looking into this and we will keep you all updated.
This month’s Community Lunch will be on Thursday, 9th and on the menu will be Ian’s Steak and Ale Pie, Breast of Chicken in a White Wine Sauce or vegetarian option. Followed by Treacle Sponge, coffee or tea £8.00. Raffle and Play your Cards Right. Doors open 12.30, lunch 13.00. Please call 01359 789195 (answer machine) to book your menu choices or email me on [email protected] by 11.00 on Monday 6th.
Community Supper will be on Friday 31st doors open 19.00, supper 19.30 / 19.45. Due to my heavy workload, Sue Jay has offered to take over the role of doing the cooking, which will be a Halloween theme Sausage and Mash (Meat or Vegetarian) with a special Halloween pudding, tea & coffee £10.00. Sue has also volunteered to do a special quiz. Guess the theme?!! Halloween of course! Please ensure you book your menu choices by 11.00 on Monday, 27th on 01359 789195 or email me at [email protected]. Bar open as usual.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MEAL
There are some tickets still available for our Annual Christmas Meal.
Please reserve early (by October 12th) to avoid disappointment giving menu choices: -
Starter: Pate or Vegetable Soup,
Main: Traditional Turkey or Vegetarian
Sweet: Christmas pudding or Black Forest Gateau.
Tickets are £30 each and include live entertainment. I would be grateful if those who wish to sit together, book together.
Can I collect all payments by October 20th, please?
Tickets from Linda Howe: Harlequin Cottage Church Rd, Honington 01359 269142 [email protected]
HONINGTON CHARITY
We will be making our Annual Fuel Cheque distribution in December. Households with at least one resident over 65 and who has lived in Honington Village for over 5 years are eligible. Anyone wishing to apply needs to contact Linda Howe on 01359-269142 [email protected] or in person. Previous recipients need not apply. Linda Howe
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Hi everyone, we need some sweet and savoury goodies to sell at the Christmas market. If anyone would like to kindly make and donate some, pop them up to the Hall on the 16th November. We would be very grateful. We also need raffle prizes! These can be given to me at Homelea, Church Road, Honington or left at the Hall. Many thanks Annette.
BLACKBOURNE TREE GROUP The September Tree Group went very well and all the paths cleared and mowed. Our October meeting is at 9am on Saturday 11th (this has changed since the newsletter went to print) by the sewage works, when we will be continuing the same, perhaps with some ivy control. GS
FOR THE LOVE OF ART
Well, autumn is almost here. We are now looking forward to the changing of the leaves and possibly doing some wonderful forest paintings with oranges and yellows and reds. Welcome Pam and Lois to my Art group. Congratulations to all who did extremely well at the Village Show - some beautiful paintings there and lots of craftwork. What an excellent day hopefully made lots of money for the Village Hall. Also, congratulations to John Hayes on his up-and-coming exhibition of his fantastic art.
HONINGTON STAY AND PLAY
Honington Stay & Play, organised by Home-Start Suffolk, is a relaxed, friendly group for military and local families with children under 5 years. Activities include baby sensory play, themed arts & crafts, playdough, singing, cars and construction toys. The group runs fortnightly (7th & 21st October) on Tuesdays 9.45-11.15am at Honington Social Club, Troston Road, IP31 1NA. Everyone is welcome and no booking is required.
We will also be running our popular Infant Massage course starting Thursday 8th January for parents with children under 1 year. Please contact Vikki on 07840 162678 or email [email protected] to register to join this course or for more information.
CHURCH NEWS
Thank you everyone who donated their coins to our Money Trail in the church on bike ride day. The line of coins went up and down the aisle 4 times in the end and we raised £137.70.
Congratulations to the September Money Draw winners. They were Mary and Terry Taylor, Sharon Croucher and Irene and Richard Eggleton. We will hold the last of this year’s draw, at our Coffee Morning on Tuesday 7th at 10.30 in the village hall, when we will look forward to seeing you. If you would like to sign up for a new £15 year’s subscription, which we will start in December, please contact Marion tel. 269492.
Thank you to all those who helped to decorate the church for Harvest Thanksgiving and to everyone who bought tickets for the Harvest Ploughman’s Lunch. Please read a separate notice in this newsletter re fundraising for our church. Our thoughts and prayers go to two of our congregation who will be confirmed by the Bishop on Sunday 19th October in Pakenham Church at 3pm.
SUPPORT OUR CHURCH WHILE YOU SHOP
Our beautiful and irreplaceable church has stood for hundreds of years in our village. It is open to all as a space for peace, prayer and worship. We are looking to raise funds to ensure this building can remain open for future generations and would be grateful if you would consider signing up to ‘Easyfundraising ‘This is a simple way that you can help us raise funds AT ABSOLUTELY NO COST to you. (You are able to donate to more than one charity). How it works: 1) Download the Easyfundraising app or visit their website (or you can follow the QR code, displayed in the church porch). 2) Select All Saint’s Church, Honington as your charity. 3) Shop as normal, and if you should purchase something from any of the 7000 retailers signed up to the scheme, we will receive a small donation.
HONINGTON & SAPISTON WEBSITES
Remember to keep looking at the Village Hall website https://www.hsvh.org.uk
and the Parish Council website https://www.honingtonandsapiston.com as there are new sections and lots of useful information! Including a Buy, Sell & Giveaway page and things to do Out & About …. And if there is anything you think should be on the website please do get in touch [email protected]
If you wish to receive this newsletter by email, please email [email protected].
Future Dates for your Diary:
Sunday 16th November – Christmas Market
Saturday 29th November – Christmas Meal
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. Also, the parish council website www.honington and sapiston.com
Contributions for the November newsletter to be submitted via e-mail to Carol King ([email protected]) by 20th October. Entries can be dropped off to Carol at Boreham House, Sapiston, if preferred.