SUTTON HEATH PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER

Sutton Heath Parish Councillors:

Chairman: Stirling Askew 01394 421051

Vice Chairman: Nick Ward 01394 461447

Councillors: Claire Anderson 01394809891

Colin Wearmouth 01394 420794

Chris Hall 01394 461536

Roy Hirst 01394 460411

Louise Chalklen 01394 766576

Chrissie Burch01394 460507

Parish Clerk Penny Fish 01394 420818 or

The next Parish Council Meeting and Annual Meeting will be held on 19 July 2018 and will be held at 1900hrs in the Barnsdale Centre. All residents are welcome to attend these meetings. If you wish a topic to be discussed please contact any of the Parish Councillors on the numbers listed above, or use the suggestion box on the back of the notice board opposite the Premier Shop.Parish Council agendas, dates of meetings and their minutes, finances and other information is available to view at

During the meeting the provision of a regular bus service to and from Sutton Heath Estate was discussed. The parish council would still like to progress this further on behalf of all those living on the estate. Once it has been decided what the best policy will be to approach the relevant authorities with, we will once again be asking residents to support the council in this project.

Suffolk Fostering Service launches fostering recruitment campaign

Suffolk County Council’s Fostering Service launched a series of campaigns in mid to late 2017 to encourage more Suffolk residents to become foster carers. 820 children currently live in care in Suffolk and there is an urgent need for more people to come forward to foster. The first campaign will focus on the need to recruit more foster carers for teenagers. Suffolk Fostering Service is the longest established provider of fostering services in the county, offering competitive fees, 24-hour support services and up to 21 days paid leave per year. The first campaign focuses on the real-life experiences of two Suffolk Fostering Service foster carers, Ethel from Ipswich and Sammy from Lowestoft. Teenagers in care have often gone through a great deal in their lives and this campaign aims to give an honest reflection of what it takes to be a foster carer and the rewards that can come as a result. The campaign is accompanied by a new promotional video which features both Ethel and Sammy, providing an insight into what it takes to be a foster carer for teenagers and the positive difference they make to a young person’s life. The video addresses why the application process can be timely and thorough, with Ethel and Sammy both describing how the vulnerability of the children in care makes the timeframe absolutely necessary. It also makes clear that the robustness and intensity of the process is equally there to benefit and protect the prospective foster carer, ensuring that they are fully prepared and certain of the commitment they are making. It’s really important to get more people talking about foster care and I would encourage Suffolk residents to look at their own lives to consider whether they have the patience, compassion and the spare room required to provide a child with the secure home life they need.” For more information visit:

All residents, families and friends are most welcome to celebrate Woodbridge Station Open Day with 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment in Rock Barracks. Further details will be published in the next newsletter and on the notice board.

SUTTON HEATH SINGERS AND FRIENDS PRESENT

MUSIC THROUGH THE DECADES

Saturday 30th June 2018

At 7.30pmIn the Alan Compton Hall

Tickets £5 Licensed bar Refreshments For tickets call 01394 420794 or 07766 230222

IPSWICH MUSIC DAY – CHRISTCHURCH PARK

Sunday 1st July, 12-7pm- FREE

MUSIC DAY IS THE LARGEST FREE ONE-DAY FAMILY-FRIENDLY FESTIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL IN THE UK.sUITABLE FOR all!

The event hosts six stages featuring a selection of the brightest local unsigned artists found in East Anglia, spanning every genre of music.

What can the kids get up to? Henna, glitter tattoos, face painting, bungee trampolines and a fairground full of your favourite fun fair rides for starters.We also have a market place selling gifts, jewellery, food products, clothing and balloons. And don’t forget our street food – we have all the delicious dishes you could want.

When there’s this much free entertainment right on your doorstep, you’d be mad to stay away!

Food and alcohol is permitted at this event. Large amounts of alcohol or glass will not be permitted. Our team will be carrying out searches at all gates to Christchurch Park, so please allow time for queues.

THE WOODBRIDGE REGATTA

The 2018Woodbridge Regatta & Riverside Fair is confirmed for Sunday 17th June starting at 12:00.

This year will be celebrating 180 years of Regattas on the River Deben in Woodbridge. Fun for all the family plus something special for this milestone year.2018 sees the 180th year of Regatta's in Woodbridge on the River Deben !!Lots of fun and games happening as usual - with many stalls stretching all along the river wall to Whistocks /Tide Mill end of the river. We will be needing lots more volunteers as some of the events will also be on Kingston Field - so if anyone feels like lending a hand for all day or a part of the day please do get in touch -Your Regatta needs YOU -If any Mums & Dads are bringing children down for crabbing please consider volunteering to be a helper while their children are crabbing - we need help in managing that !

BROWSERS BOOK SHOP PRESENTS

International bestselling crime writer Jeffrey Deaver in conversation

Visiting us in Woodbridge to launch his new thriller 'The Cutting Edge', Jeffrey will be in conversation with Catherine Larner. In this latest book by the 'master of suspense', Deaver's most popular character, Lincoln Rhyme is at work again in NYC as he tries to catch a killer targeting couples. A former journalist, attorney and folksinger, Jeffrey Deaver has written 35 novels, including the 2011 authorised James Bond thriller 'Carte Blanche'. His work has sold over 50 million copies in more than 35 languages around the world, and he has received numerous awards. Tickets are £15 which includes a copy of The Cutting Edge. Tickets are available from Browsers Bookshop, 60 Thoroughfare, Tel: 01394 388890.

CESSAC Community Cafe Woodbridge

CESSAC has agreed to take over the management of Poppies Cafe in the Barnsdale Centre on Easton Road. There are still a few hurdles to overcome but it is envisaged we will be able to open “under new management” in June.

CESSAC will open the cafe Monday to Friday from 0900 to 1330 hours.

As well as hot and cold drinks, the menu will include freshly made sandwiches, baps and panini as well as lunchtime favourites such as jacket potato and soup. All can be finished off with a nice slice of cake! Further details will be published on the noticeboard once known.

Summer 2018
1 July - 16 Sept
(CLOSED TUESDAYS)
Open 6 days per week

(Open Wed - Mon) 10:30 - 17:00
Last admission - 16:00

Adults £9.00, Children (5-16) £5.00, Child under 5 Free Family (2 x adults, 3 x children) £22.00 Concession £7.50 Cyclists and walkers Deduct £1

PETS PADDOCK- Pets' feeding time here mid-afternoon - at 3:15pm.

STABLE DEMONSTRATIONS. We typically hold one morning and one afternoon demonstration - please ask our reception desk on arrival about the day's demonstrations.TRACTOR TRAILER RIDESThese rides run at 12:30pm (depending on demand and weather conditions).CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA. ARTS AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES.

DEBEN LEISURE CENTRE

We're delighted to let you know that Deben Leisure Centre is going to be reopening this summer!

Some of the fantastic facilities you’ll be able to experience from Day 1 are our brand new:
- Group Exercise Studio
- Interactive Group Cycling Studio
- Health Suite with Steam Room, Sauna & Ice Feature
- New 58 station Gym

More information is available on Suffolk coastal website

ROCKY’S TRADING POST THRIFT SHOP

Open Wednesdays – 0900 to 1200 hrs

In the Barnsdale Centre (next to the Alan Compton Hall)

Good quality second-hand adult and children’s clothes, shoes, accessories, toys, games books and homewares are stocked. Many items are unused with original tags. Donations are always welcome.

Contact telephone: 01394 461101

Adastral Park legal agreement finalised - planning permission issued

Suffolk Coastal District Council, Suffolk County Council and Carlyle Land, the owner of the land east of the A12 at Martlesham and east and south of Adastral Park, have signed the S106 legal agreement, meaning the Outline Planning Permission has been approved paving the way for the £300 million development to go ahead.The development, to be known as Brightwell Lakes, will bring £96million of infrastructure investment into the local area, with approximately £40 million of S106 contributions and £15 million of highways investment, as well as creating almost 1,000 new jobs.The proposals include:

  • Up to 2,000 new homes, including affordable, starter, family and elderly accommodation
  • New infrastructure provision on the site including schools, local shops and services
  • A comprehensive multi-million pound package of transport improvements including junction and highways improvements to enhance vehicle flows, bus facilities, cycle and walking routes and a new A12 crossing
  • New jobs within the school, shops and extended business park
  • 34 hectares (85 acres) of formal and informal open spaces including woodland, meadows, heathland, a variety of play areas, a trim trail, a variety of circular walks, sports facilities and ecological areas. This is in addition to sports and recreation facilities for community use as part of the all-through school
  • Allotments/community orchards
  • 7km of circular walking routes and cycle paths
  • Protection for existing mature landscaping, including Spratts Plantation and woodland along the boundary
  • An improved lake environment catering for a variety of experiences, picnic areas, café, play space, a beach
  • Funding to establish community ownership of green spaces, the lakeside and community assets; these would be professionally managed with potential for education, public art and community activities

OVO Energy Women’s Tour

On Wednesday 13th June,east Suffolk will host the prestigious ‘Grand Depart’ and Stage One of the OVO Energy Women’s Tourgiving residents the chance to see some of the world’s best road cyclists.

The ‘Grand Depart’ of this hugely prestigious race gets underway in Framlingham with Stage One following a 129km route through Suffolk – heading to Woodbridge, Ipswich and Stowmarket, before finishing in North Parade in Southwold.Residents and visitors are being advised of road closures and parking restrictions across east Suffolk during this event.In order to accommodate spectators, finish area apparatus and convoy vehicles, it is necessary to have temporary road closures and suspend on street parking on some roads in east Suffolk.

Woodbridge

Between 08:00am and 14:00,it will be necessary to suspend on street parking on the following roads within Woodbridge:

  • Melton Road
  • Melton Hill

From the afternoon of Tuesday 12 June, ‘no waiting’ cones and signing will be positioned in areas where these on street parking restrictions apply.

Maps of the affected roads are available here.Residents are asked to ensure that any vehicles are removed from the affected roads before the restrictions apply. Any vehicle left parked on any of these roads may be removed to an alternative location away from the route.Advanced warning signs will be put into place along the route ahead of the event and residents living in affected streets will shortly receive a letter detailing how they could be affected.

Residents are advised to check the Stage One route at plan travel accordingly.

Heveningham Hall Country Fair - 30th June - 1st July

Head to the Heveningham Hall Country Fair for a fantastic day out of attractions, animals, entertainment, food & drink and shopping. The event is most famous for its amazing display of classic vehicles which sit outside the front of the grand hall on the pristine gardens, quite the spectacle. From bungee jumps to nature corners to pigmy goats, there is something for everyone at this country fair. The event will be open from 10 am - 5 pm each day. Visit the country fair website to book tickets and avoid disappointment.

Music by the Sea - Saturday 30th June 2018

The free 'Music by the Sea' open-air charity concert is coming to Aldeburgh with a great line-up of national and local artists performing live from 4 pm until dark. Gates open at 3 pm and along with the performers, various stalls and activities will keep you entertained for the whole evening. Taking place in the King’s Field, top acts at this summer’s concert include a dynamic ELO tribute band andpopular Suffolk band Albion Mills playing their repertoire of classic rock and pop from the Golden Age of the 60s and 70s. Other confirmed performers include Everly Everly and rock ‘n roll band J.S & The Lockerbillies, who are sure to get the audience up on their feet