HONINGTON AND SAPISTON PARISH NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2024
PARISH COUNCIL
Many thanks to all who attended the unveiling of the new Honington Village Sign. Special thanks to Sally Fogden and the children from the Primary School for their involvement.
A sign on the approach to the playing field has been installed warning motorists of children playing.
Councillors voiced concerns about the repairs carried out at the bridge. We await the views from the bridge expert from Suffolk County Council.
UK Power Network are carrying out upgrading work at the substation along Sapiston Road Honington from 12th August for 44 weeks. No disruption to supply should be experienced but we may notice an increase in traffic.
The next meeting will take place on September 9th 2024 at 7pm in the Village Hall.
MARKING VALUABLES
The PC has obtained security marking pens and instructions for the use and registration. If you would like your valuables, such as iPads, phones or laptops marked, bring them to the Village Hall for marking on Sunday the 15th of September 3- 4pm or Sunday the 6th of October 11-12 am
CARPENTER NEEDED
Some of the equipment at the Playing Field needs attention. If anyone can recommend a reliable carpenter, please send me details. Rob Williams [email protected] 01359268165
VILLAGE HALL
As we approach the autumn months the hall is starting to gear up to a busy time with many parties and events taking place. It seems hard to believe that we held our first ever event in the new hall on 6th September 2014 - a children’s party - and on the Monday 8th the first PC meeting was held in the new hall. A rough calculation would be that over 4600 events have been hosted at the hall - an average 1.5 per day. We had a very trying time during Covid. The hall survived only through the efforts of Linda Howe and Sue Jay applying for and being granted with various grants. A special thank you to our Parish Council, Lady Henrietta St George, Suffolk Community Foundation, Suffolk County Councillor Joanna Spicer and West Suffolk Councillor Andrew Smith to name but a few. Our grateful thanks go to you, the local residents, who attend and support the hall and its many community events, especially during the energy crisis by completing direct debits, fund raising, donating, which ensured the hall could stay open over the winter. The loss of Trevor Jay (late chairman) who put so much effort into getting the new hall built by liaising with builders, contractors, architects, suppliers etc is sadly missed by all the committee. Len Newman has proved to be a worthy replacement for Trevor, his efforts on the boiler, energy costing and finance ensures that this winter will be easier than last year.
The Village Hall AGM is on 19th September at 19.00 and everyone is welcome to attend.
Community Lunch this month is on Thursday 12th. Doors open 12.30 lunch 13.00. On the menu is Chicken Leek and Ham Pie, Lamb Casserole, or vegetarian Option followed by Brioche Bread & Butter Pudding, Tea and Coffee for £8.00. Please place your menu choice by 11.00 on Friday 6th - 01359 268 880 or email me [email protected]
Community Supper is on Friday 27th. Doors open 19.00 supper 19.30ish. On the menu is Fish Pie, Ian’s Steak and Ale Pie or Vegetarian Lasagne, followed by various puddings and cheese for £8.00. Please place your menu choice by 11.00 Friday 20th - 01359 268 880 or [email protected] Quiz, Play your Cards Right, and Raffle.
10th ANNIVERSARY VILLAGE PICNIC
September 7th. 2p.m.
Thanks you for all who have booked tickets for our celebration. A reminder that all tickets need to be paid for and vegetarian meals ordered before the event, thanks. This will be an outside event on the field to the rear of the hall, unless wet when we will move into the hall. Please bring any seats or ground covering which you may need.
CHRISTMAS MEAL
Our annual Christmas Meal will be on the evening of November 30th. Doors open 6:30p.m. Tickets cost £20 each for which you will receive a 3 course meal and live entertainment. When booking tickets please identify any dietary requirements. If you have particular preferences for who you wish to sit with, please book together. Closing date for booking places and paying 30th October 2024. Tickets available from Linda Howe [email protected] or 01359 269142
BLACKBOURNE TREE GROUP
The Team did path clearing in August, certainly a difficult task as all so overgrown. The hedge along the path was cut. Mark and I have since cut the fallen tree over one path and mowed the paths. The September meeting is on Saturday 7th at 9am by the sewage works, all welcome, preferably with gloves and cutters. GS
CAMERA CLUB
The August meeting was very successful with a high entry and great quality subject matter from all members. Our next meeting is on September 17th with double tasks of "Clouds (skyscapes) and Seascapes”. It should once again prove to be a very enjoyable evening and if you are at all interested in image taking then come along, at no cost, to see what we get up to. We meet in the village hall at 18.45 for a 19.00 start. Call Howard on 01359 268763 for further information.
HONINGTON & SAPISTON W.I.
We were pleased to welcome Sarah Bullen, from Still Good Food, as our speaker. Based at the Freedom church in Great Barton, Still Good Food receives donations of food at or near its sell by date from all the major supermarkets. Anyone can then go and make a donation (minimum £3!) for a bag of food chosen from their shelves. Sarah explained that local farmers also donate produce, such as apples etc, which have been rejected by supermarkets
or form a glut. Sarah stressed that the charity is not a foodbank, it is open to anyone, as its primary purpose is to prevent food waste. She had some incredible statistics about how much food we waste in the UK each day. Anyone wishing to visit Still Good Food in Great Barton or at Elsey’s Yard in Bury (an alleyway near where Wilko used to be) can find their website at www.stillgoodfood.org or find them on Facebook to see their opening hours.
Our competition was “The oldest Item in your kitchen cupboard”, and was won by Anne W with Alison and Christine second and third.
Our next meeting, a games evening, will take place on September 10th.
If you would like to try a WI meeting (free of charge!) do just come along - or contact Tricia tel. 268442 or email [email protected] to find out more.
CHURCH NEWS
The winners of the Monthly Money Draw in August were Jill and Richard Nicholas, Libby Balaam and Doreen Avenell. The September Draw will take place during the Coffee Morning in the Hall on Tuesday 3rd September at 10.30am. Our Everyone Together Service will take place in the Community Field at 3.30pm on 1st September. Should you wish, do bring a deckchair or rug to sit on. Karen will hold a very relaxed service where everyone of any age is welcome to come along to. We will be holding a Harvest Festival Service on Sunday 15th September at 9.30am in Honington Church. Our Harvest Lunch will take place in the Village Hall on Sunday 29th September 12.30 for 13.00. Please contact Marion tel. 269492 to purchase your tickets. We will be thinking of all those returning to school this month, and those who are starting for the first time. We are thankful to Rev Cat for the work she has done in our parish. She is moving this month, to be in charge of the Walsham le Willows benefice. All are welcome to go to her Licensing service on 23rd September at 7.30pm in Walsham le Willows Church.
IXWORTH SURGERY VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
Have you a few spare hours a week? Ixworth Patient Association is looking for volunteer drivers to take patients to and from the surgery for which you can claim a mileage rate. If you are interested, please contact Ray Horsnell on: 07925247409 or leave your details with the surgery reception team.
BLACK BIN, RECYCLING AND GARDEN WASTE COLLECTIONS
Tuesday 3 September - BLACK bin
Monday 9 September - BROWN bin
Tuesday 10 September - BLUE bin
Tuesday 17 September - BLACK bin
Monday 23 September - BROWN bin
Tuesday 24 September - BLUE bin
Monday 30 September - BLACK 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 268880. 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 October newsletter to be submitted via e-mail to Carol King ([email protected]) by 20th September. Entries can be dropped off to Carol at Boreham House, Sapiston, if preferred.
FUTURE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Sunday 6th October – Mark & Register It
Saturday 30th November – Christmas Meal.
SEPTEMBER 2024
PARISH COUNCIL
Many thanks to all who attended the unveiling of the new Honington Village Sign. Special thanks to Sally Fogden and the children from the Primary School for their involvement.
A sign on the approach to the playing field has been installed warning motorists of children playing.
Councillors voiced concerns about the repairs carried out at the bridge. We await the views from the bridge expert from Suffolk County Council.
UK Power Network are carrying out upgrading work at the substation along Sapiston Road Honington from 12th August for 44 weeks. No disruption to supply should be experienced but we may notice an increase in traffic.
The next meeting will take place on September 9th 2024 at 7pm in the Village Hall.
MARKING VALUABLES
The PC has obtained security marking pens and instructions for the use and registration. If you would like your valuables, such as iPads, phones or laptops marked, bring them to the Village Hall for marking on Sunday the 15th of September 3- 4pm or Sunday the 6th of October 11-12 am
CARPENTER NEEDED
Some of the equipment at the Playing Field needs attention. If anyone can recommend a reliable carpenter, please send me details. Rob Williams [email protected] 01359268165
VILLAGE HALL
As we approach the autumn months the hall is starting to gear up to a busy time with many parties and events taking place. It seems hard to believe that we held our first ever event in the new hall on 6th September 2014 - a children’s party - and on the Monday 8th the first PC meeting was held in the new hall. A rough calculation would be that over 4600 events have been hosted at the hall - an average 1.5 per day. We had a very trying time during Covid. The hall survived only through the efforts of Linda Howe and Sue Jay applying for and being granted with various grants. A special thank you to our Parish Council, Lady Henrietta St George, Suffolk Community Foundation, Suffolk County Councillor Joanna Spicer and West Suffolk Councillor Andrew Smith to name but a few. Our grateful thanks go to you, the local residents, who attend and support the hall and its many community events, especially during the energy crisis by completing direct debits, fund raising, donating, which ensured the hall could stay open over the winter. The loss of Trevor Jay (late chairman) who put so much effort into getting the new hall built by liaising with builders, contractors, architects, suppliers etc is sadly missed by all the committee. Len Newman has proved to be a worthy replacement for Trevor, his efforts on the boiler, energy costing and finance ensures that this winter will be easier than last year.
The Village Hall AGM is on 19th September at 19.00 and everyone is welcome to attend.
Community Lunch this month is on Thursday 12th. Doors open 12.30 lunch 13.00. On the menu is Chicken Leek and Ham Pie, Lamb Casserole, or vegetarian Option followed by Brioche Bread & Butter Pudding, Tea and Coffee for £8.00. Please place your menu choice by 11.00 on Friday 6th - 01359 268 880 or email me [email protected]
Community Supper is on Friday 27th. Doors open 19.00 supper 19.30ish. On the menu is Fish Pie, Ian’s Steak and Ale Pie or Vegetarian Lasagne, followed by various puddings and cheese for £8.00. Please place your menu choice by 11.00 Friday 20th - 01359 268 880 or [email protected] Quiz, Play your Cards Right, and Raffle.
10th ANNIVERSARY VILLAGE PICNIC
September 7th. 2p.m.
Thanks you for all who have booked tickets for our celebration. A reminder that all tickets need to be paid for and vegetarian meals ordered before the event, thanks. This will be an outside event on the field to the rear of the hall, unless wet when we will move into the hall. Please bring any seats or ground covering which you may need.
CHRISTMAS MEAL
Our annual Christmas Meal will be on the evening of November 30th. Doors open 6:30p.m. Tickets cost £20 each for which you will receive a 3 course meal and live entertainment. When booking tickets please identify any dietary requirements. If you have particular preferences for who you wish to sit with, please book together. Closing date for booking places and paying 30th October 2024. Tickets available from Linda Howe [email protected] or 01359 269142
BLACKBOURNE TREE GROUP
The Team did path clearing in August, certainly a difficult task as all so overgrown. The hedge along the path was cut. Mark and I have since cut the fallen tree over one path and mowed the paths. The September meeting is on Saturday 7th at 9am by the sewage works, all welcome, preferably with gloves and cutters. GS
CAMERA CLUB
The August meeting was very successful with a high entry and great quality subject matter from all members. Our next meeting is on September 17th with double tasks of "Clouds (skyscapes) and Seascapes”. It should once again prove to be a very enjoyable evening and if you are at all interested in image taking then come along, at no cost, to see what we get up to. We meet in the village hall at 18.45 for a 19.00 start. Call Howard on 01359 268763 for further information.
HONINGTON & SAPISTON W.I.
We were pleased to welcome Sarah Bullen, from Still Good Food, as our speaker. Based at the Freedom church in Great Barton, Still Good Food receives donations of food at or near its sell by date from all the major supermarkets. Anyone can then go and make a donation (minimum £3!) for a bag of food chosen from their shelves. Sarah explained that local farmers also donate produce, such as apples etc, which have been rejected by supermarkets
or form a glut. Sarah stressed that the charity is not a foodbank, it is open to anyone, as its primary purpose is to prevent food waste. She had some incredible statistics about how much food we waste in the UK each day. Anyone wishing to visit Still Good Food in Great Barton or at Elsey’s Yard in Bury (an alleyway near where Wilko used to be) can find their website at www.stillgoodfood.org or find them on Facebook to see their opening hours.
Our competition was “The oldest Item in your kitchen cupboard”, and was won by Anne W with Alison and Christine second and third.
Our next meeting, a games evening, will take place on September 10th.
If you would like to try a WI meeting (free of charge!) do just come along - or contact Tricia tel. 268442 or email [email protected] to find out more.
CHURCH NEWS
The winners of the Monthly Money Draw in August were Jill and Richard Nicholas, Libby Balaam and Doreen Avenell. The September Draw will take place during the Coffee Morning in the Hall on Tuesday 3rd September at 10.30am. Our Everyone Together Service will take place in the Community Field at 3.30pm on 1st September. Should you wish, do bring a deckchair or rug to sit on. Karen will hold a very relaxed service where everyone of any age is welcome to come along to. We will be holding a Harvest Festival Service on Sunday 15th September at 9.30am in Honington Church. Our Harvest Lunch will take place in the Village Hall on Sunday 29th September 12.30 for 13.00. Please contact Marion tel. 269492 to purchase your tickets. We will be thinking of all those returning to school this month, and those who are starting for the first time. We are thankful to Rev Cat for the work she has done in our parish. She is moving this month, to be in charge of the Walsham le Willows benefice. All are welcome to go to her Licensing service on 23rd September at 7.30pm in Walsham le Willows Church.
IXWORTH SURGERY VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
Have you a few spare hours a week? Ixworth Patient Association is looking for volunteer drivers to take patients to and from the surgery for which you can claim a mileage rate. If you are interested, please contact Ray Horsnell on: 07925247409 or leave your details with the surgery reception team.
BLACK BIN, RECYCLING AND GARDEN WASTE COLLECTIONS
Tuesday 3 September - BLACK bin
Monday 9 September - BROWN bin
Tuesday 10 September - BLUE bin
Tuesday 17 September - BLACK bin
Monday 23 September - BROWN bin
Tuesday 24 September - BLUE bin
Monday 30 September - BLACK 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 268880. 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 October newsletter to be submitted via e-mail to Carol King ([email protected]) by 20th September. Entries can be dropped off to Carol at Boreham House, Sapiston, if preferred.
FUTURE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Sunday 6th October – Mark & Register It
Saturday 30th November – Christmas Meal.