HONINGTON AND SAPISTON PARISH NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2025
PARISH COUNCIL
The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Monday 8th September 2025 at 7.00pm in the Village Hall.
Parking on the pavement. Whilst doing so, may be in consideration for fellow motorists, it causes people with prams or on mobility scooters to go out into the road. When the PC receives complaints, there is no alternative to reporting the obstruction to the police. Please refrain from inconveniencing fellow villagers.
PROPOSED NEW HOUSING IN HONINGTON AND SAPISTON
Mr Childerhouse from Euston Estate will give a presentation at 6.00 pm on the 8th of September before the PC meeting.
Parishioners are invited to attend the presentation of the draft schemes and submit questions afterwards. Whilst attendees are welcome to stay for the PC meeting, they may leave after the presentation, if they wish.
VILLAGE HALL
Hello everyone, by the time you receive this newsletter the hall will be entering its 12th year, yes eleven years serving the community with over 5000 events the majority of them happy occasions and a few sad ones. It is hard to believe that work began many years before to achieve this asset to local villages. All due to Sue Jay, Linda Howe, David Plampin and not forgetting the late Trevor Jay.
Your continued support for the hall is greatly appreciated by the Chairman Len Newman and village hall committee Thank You!
H&SVH AGM will be on Thursday 11th September 19.00 in the main hall all welcome to attend.
This month’s Community Lunch will be on Thursday 11th and on the menu will be Roast Pork with all the trimmings or Chicken Casserole, followed by Fruit Crumble, 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 Friday 5th.
Community Supper will be on Friday 26th doors open 19.00, supper around 20.00. On the menu this month will be Sweet & Sour Chicken with rice, Lamb Casserole, or Vegetarian Lasagne followed by various puddings, cheese board and tea & coffee £10.00. Quiz, Raffle and Play Your Cards Right. Please ensure you book your menu choices by 11.00 on Monday 22nd on 01359 789195 or email me on [email protected]
VILLAGE PICNIC
Tickets have been distributed - please check them - green for vegetarian and yellow for other with additional dietary requirements noted. Free snacks and drinks for children. Please bring seating with you. LH
CHRISTMAS MEAL
November 29th. 7 p.m. Tickets are now available for our Annual Christmas Meal. Numbers are limited so please reserve early (by October 12th), to avoid disappointment. We are using a new caterer who is able to provided choices - Starter: Pate or vegetable soup. Main: traditional turkey or vegetarian. Sweet: Christmas pud or Black Forest Gateau. Choices to be made when booking.
Tickets are £30 each and include entertainment (as last year). Sponsored by 2024's Village Show proceeds. I would be grateful if those who wish to sit together book together.
Tickets form Linda Howe, Harlequin Cottage Church Rd, Honington 01359 269142 [email protected]
BLACKBOURNE TREE GROUP
The group meets once a month on a Saturday morning. More info from Giles Smith - [email protected]
FOR THE LOVE OF ART
Well, I know it's a while since we went, but we had a fabulous time at the Newmarket Races Ladies Day. Three new people have joined our art group which is amazing. I am arranging dates to do some painting of Euston Church and Hall. Anyone interested please let me know. Thank you all for your support. Netty Mendez.
CHURCH NEWS
The lucky winners of The Church Draw last month were Albert and Molly Lambert, Rachel Smith and Laura Tatum. We will draw the September winners on Tuesday 2nd at the monthly Coffee Morning starting at 10.30am. and we look forward to seeing you there.
Tickets will be on sale for our Harvest Ploughman’s Lunch, to be held in The Village Hall on Sunday 28th September 12.30 for 1 o’clock. They are also available from Marion Cusworth tel. 269492. Our Harvest service will be held on 21st when Honington Church will be beautifully decorated for the celebration. We are also going to hold a short Pet Service outside the church at 4pm on Sunday 14th of this month, all animals are welcome big and small. Don’t forget the line of unwanted coins down the aisle during the bike ride day the day before! We would love to make the line reach right the way down, pennies, 20ps, even £1s if you feel generous! Sadly no one has come forward to offer to ring the church bells so far, but fingers crossed.
HONINGTON & SAPISTON W.I.
We were joined by Jen Larner this month to teach us the ancient tradition of circle dancing. Jen was able to show us about 10 dances which members joined in with, these ranged from slow and meditative, to something a bit more fast paced! We then had the chance to take a breather when Jen showed us a few seated dances which were equally as calming. This month definitely took us out of our comfort zone but it was great to see so many give it a go, even if it was just for a laugh! This was followed by some light refreshments and our decorative bowl completion which was won by Sue Smith.
CAMERA CLUB
A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining evening with some excellent images shown. The two subjects we were tasked with "Shorelines” & “Evening/Night" were well supported with 120+ images in total. Our next meeting on September 16th once again is a dual subject with "Farming" and "Roads/Railways”. We meet as usual for a 7pm start in the village hall and any guests are most welcome to come along, without charge, to see our digital images. Contact [email protected] for any further information.
SUNFLOWER COMPETITION
CONGRATULATIONS to all those who took part in the Sunflower Competition in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust – we had an amazing response and some incredible growing in difficult weather conditions! The winners for the children’s flower go jointly to two sisters Annie and Matilda whose sunflowers both reached an amazing height of 246cm and still growing … they win the family pass to Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park. And the Adult winner is Gilly Morgan (visitor on the day) whose flower got to 327cm and she wins the two tickets to the Abbeygate Cinema!
Thank you to everyone who entered – full details and pictures are on the website at https://www.hsvh.org.uk/sunflower-competition.html
Thank you for all your support, Harriet.
ROWING THE ATLANTIC
We are in the final throws of preparation for our participation in the World’s Toughest Row Atlantic which will see us rowing from La Gomera (Canary Islands) to Antigua (Caribbean) a journey of some 3000 nautical miles. We (Matt Stowers, Andy Calame, Mike Dewar and myself) will set off from La Gomera on 12 December and hope to arrive on Antigua some 45-55 days later. The last 18 months have been a long hard slog - raising funds from sponsors, servicing all our equipment and completing the mandatory training (including 120 hours at sea).
So far, we have secured £75K from sponsors, and our personal contributions, but still need to secure another £4K. Funds over the £4K target will go towards our charities - Centurion Fund (supporting veterans of the RAF Regiment), Macmillan Cancer Support and The Royal British Legion.
If you are able to support with a kind donation, we would be very appreciative.
Link to site - https://www.go-fundme.com/f/per-ardua-21-atlantic-row-2025
You can track our Atlantic crossing progress by downloading the Yellow Brick app and signing up to the ‘World’s Toughest Row – Atlantic 2025’; should be available in early December. Regards, Mark Jacklin.
IXWORTH SURGERY
Cancer Support - Have you just been diagnosed or are suffering from cancer? McMillan Cancer Support offers help and advice with all your non-medical needs, for example, psychological help, introductions to support groups and advice on seeking welfare benefits. Don't hesitate to contact Jo Peacock, Cancer Care Navigator at West Suffolk Hospital on 01284 713595 or 07484941856 [email protected]
Changes to Prescription Turnaround Times - The surgery has had to make the decision to increase the turnaround period for repeat prescriptions from 2 days to 4. The change will come into effect from 1st August.
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 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.
SEPTEMBER 2025
PARISH COUNCIL
The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Monday 8th September 2025 at 7.00pm in the Village Hall.
Parking on the pavement. Whilst doing so, may be in consideration for fellow motorists, it causes people with prams or on mobility scooters to go out into the road. When the PC receives complaints, there is no alternative to reporting the obstruction to the police. Please refrain from inconveniencing fellow villagers.
PROPOSED NEW HOUSING IN HONINGTON AND SAPISTON
Mr Childerhouse from Euston Estate will give a presentation at 6.00 pm on the 8th of September before the PC meeting.
Parishioners are invited to attend the presentation of the draft schemes and submit questions afterwards. Whilst attendees are welcome to stay for the PC meeting, they may leave after the presentation, if they wish.
VILLAGE HALL
Hello everyone, by the time you receive this newsletter the hall will be entering its 12th year, yes eleven years serving the community with over 5000 events the majority of them happy occasions and a few sad ones. It is hard to believe that work began many years before to achieve this asset to local villages. All due to Sue Jay, Linda Howe, David Plampin and not forgetting the late Trevor Jay.
Your continued support for the hall is greatly appreciated by the Chairman Len Newman and village hall committee Thank You!
H&SVH AGM will be on Thursday 11th September 19.00 in the main hall all welcome to attend.
This month’s Community Lunch will be on Thursday 11th and on the menu will be Roast Pork with all the trimmings or Chicken Casserole, followed by Fruit Crumble, 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 Friday 5th.
Community Supper will be on Friday 26th doors open 19.00, supper around 20.00. On the menu this month will be Sweet & Sour Chicken with rice, Lamb Casserole, or Vegetarian Lasagne followed by various puddings, cheese board and tea & coffee £10.00. Quiz, Raffle and Play Your Cards Right. Please ensure you book your menu choices by 11.00 on Monday 22nd on 01359 789195 or email me on [email protected]
VILLAGE PICNIC
Tickets have been distributed - please check them - green for vegetarian and yellow for other with additional dietary requirements noted. Free snacks and drinks for children. Please bring seating with you. LH
CHRISTMAS MEAL
November 29th. 7 p.m. Tickets are now available for our Annual Christmas Meal. Numbers are limited so please reserve early (by October 12th), to avoid disappointment. We are using a new caterer who is able to provided choices - Starter: Pate or vegetable soup. Main: traditional turkey or vegetarian. Sweet: Christmas pud or Black Forest Gateau. Choices to be made when booking.
Tickets are £30 each and include entertainment (as last year). Sponsored by 2024's Village Show proceeds. I would be grateful if those who wish to sit together book together.
Tickets form Linda Howe, Harlequin Cottage Church Rd, Honington 01359 269142 [email protected]
BLACKBOURNE TREE GROUP
The group meets once a month on a Saturday morning. More info from Giles Smith - [email protected]
FOR THE LOVE OF ART
Well, I know it's a while since we went, but we had a fabulous time at the Newmarket Races Ladies Day. Three new people have joined our art group which is amazing. I am arranging dates to do some painting of Euston Church and Hall. Anyone interested please let me know. Thank you all for your support. Netty Mendez.
CHURCH NEWS
The lucky winners of The Church Draw last month were Albert and Molly Lambert, Rachel Smith and Laura Tatum. We will draw the September winners on Tuesday 2nd at the monthly Coffee Morning starting at 10.30am. and we look forward to seeing you there.
Tickets will be on sale for our Harvest Ploughman’s Lunch, to be held in The Village Hall on Sunday 28th September 12.30 for 1 o’clock. They are also available from Marion Cusworth tel. 269492. Our Harvest service will be held on 21st when Honington Church will be beautifully decorated for the celebration. We are also going to hold a short Pet Service outside the church at 4pm on Sunday 14th of this month, all animals are welcome big and small. Don’t forget the line of unwanted coins down the aisle during the bike ride day the day before! We would love to make the line reach right the way down, pennies, 20ps, even £1s if you feel generous! Sadly no one has come forward to offer to ring the church bells so far, but fingers crossed.
HONINGTON & SAPISTON W.I.
We were joined by Jen Larner this month to teach us the ancient tradition of circle dancing. Jen was able to show us about 10 dances which members joined in with, these ranged from slow and meditative, to something a bit more fast paced! We then had the chance to take a breather when Jen showed us a few seated dances which were equally as calming. This month definitely took us out of our comfort zone but it was great to see so many give it a go, even if it was just for a laugh! This was followed by some light refreshments and our decorative bowl completion which was won by Sue Smith.
CAMERA CLUB
A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining evening with some excellent images shown. The two subjects we were tasked with "Shorelines” & “Evening/Night" were well supported with 120+ images in total. Our next meeting on September 16th once again is a dual subject with "Farming" and "Roads/Railways”. We meet as usual for a 7pm start in the village hall and any guests are most welcome to come along, without charge, to see our digital images. Contact [email protected] for any further information.
SUNFLOWER COMPETITION
CONGRATULATIONS to all those who took part in the Sunflower Competition in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust – we had an amazing response and some incredible growing in difficult weather conditions! The winners for the children’s flower go jointly to two sisters Annie and Matilda whose sunflowers both reached an amazing height of 246cm and still growing … they win the family pass to Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park. And the Adult winner is Gilly Morgan (visitor on the day) whose flower got to 327cm and she wins the two tickets to the Abbeygate Cinema!
Thank you to everyone who entered – full details and pictures are on the website at https://www.hsvh.org.uk/sunflower-competition.html
Thank you for all your support, Harriet.
ROWING THE ATLANTIC
We are in the final throws of preparation for our participation in the World’s Toughest Row Atlantic which will see us rowing from La Gomera (Canary Islands) to Antigua (Caribbean) a journey of some 3000 nautical miles. We (Matt Stowers, Andy Calame, Mike Dewar and myself) will set off from La Gomera on 12 December and hope to arrive on Antigua some 45-55 days later. The last 18 months have been a long hard slog - raising funds from sponsors, servicing all our equipment and completing the mandatory training (including 120 hours at sea).
So far, we have secured £75K from sponsors, and our personal contributions, but still need to secure another £4K. Funds over the £4K target will go towards our charities - Centurion Fund (supporting veterans of the RAF Regiment), Macmillan Cancer Support and The Royal British Legion.
If you are able to support with a kind donation, we would be very appreciative.
Link to site - https://www.go-fundme.com/f/per-ardua-21-atlantic-row-2025
You can track our Atlantic crossing progress by downloading the Yellow Brick app and signing up to the ‘World’s Toughest Row – Atlantic 2025’; should be available in early December. Regards, Mark Jacklin.
IXWORTH SURGERY
Cancer Support - Have you just been diagnosed or are suffering from cancer? McMillan Cancer Support offers help and advice with all your non-medical needs, for example, psychological help, introductions to support groups and advice on seeking welfare benefits. Don't hesitate to contact Jo Peacock, Cancer Care Navigator at West Suffolk Hospital on 01284 713595 or 07484941856 [email protected]
Changes to Prescription Turnaround Times - The surgery has had to make the decision to increase the turnaround period for repeat prescriptions from 2 days to 4. The change will come into effect from 1st August.
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 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.