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COUNCILLORS FOR BARROW
NAME Phone No.
Cllr Richard Ford 811897 [email protected]
Cllr Graham Judge CHAIRMAN
810994
Cllr Zigurds Kronbergs 811752 [email protected]
Cllr John Pearson VICE CHAIRMAN
811259 [email protected]
Cllr Alistair Ponder 811028 [email protected]
Cllr Philip Ratcliffe 811874 [email protected]
Cllr Martin Sanders 811137 [email protected]
Cllr Peter Wesley 394493 [email protected]
Cllr Mike Wilcock 810424 [email protected]
COUNCILLORS FOR DENHAM
Cllr David Cousins 811754 [email protected]
Cllr David Holmes 810653 [email protected]
PARISH CLERK
Mrs Kat Bowe 14 Brittons Road, Barrow, IP29 5AF
811027 07917 509009
Website
barrowcumdenham.onesffolk.net/
COUNTY COUNCILLOR
Cllr Terry Clements 827161 [email protected]
BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
Cllr Ian Houlder 810074 [email protected]
POLICE INFORMATION
Suffolk Police 01473 613500
NEWSLINK Keeping you in touch with Barrow cum
Denham
Autumn 2016
The Parish Council are grateful for the support of Hopkins Homes and Pigeon Investment Management Ltd for sponsoring this publication.
Welcome to the latest issue of ‘Newslink’ which is delivered quarterly to every dwell-ing in the parish. If you know of anybody who is not receiving a copy, could you please advise the Parish Clerk. If you are a new resident, we wish you a very warm welcome and, if you have not already received a copy, please pick up a ‘Welcome Pack’ at Barrow Post Office. Since our last issue, we have said farewell to Sarah Cox who has been Parish Clerk for the past two years. Sarah has now moved on to other employment and we wish her well in her new role, and thank her for all her efforts and hard work on behalf of the Parish. Sarah’s replacement, Kat Bowe, took up her post on the 15th August and we wish her well as she settles into her new job. Kat grew up in Barrow and has a good understanding of the village and the community. Contact details for Kat are on the back page. One issue that continues to dominate the agenda, and my in-box, is traffic. In particu-lar, ‘speeding’, by both car and tractor drivers. In respect of the heavy tractors that drive at excessive speeds throughout the parish, conversations have taken place with the landowners that employ the drivers and they have promised to caution their em-ployees to take more care and drive considerately. Sadly, some individuals seem to take no notice, so if anybody is able to provide me with registration numbers (difficult I know when they are travelling at speed), I will follow it up. More generally, the Parish Council are very aware of the problems of ‘traffic and parking’ and we continue to discuss this with both the Police and the Highways de-partment. However, some of the issues relating to speeding, and parking, particularly near Barrow school, could be improved if people were just a little more thoughtful. Barrow and Denham are not particularly large villages, and the majority of our roads are very narrow. I would urge everybody who is a driver to think about their speed and perhaps slow down a little, before we have the unenviable task of dealing with a serious traffic accident. With the schools re-opening after the summer break, this is particularly important. Our speeding problem has been helped by the introduction of flashing speed restrictions signs, which we share with other villages; thanks also go to those who give up their time on a voluntary basis as part of ‘Community Speedwatch’. Every little helps! Another matter that dominates the parish in-box, is the poor state of some of our roads. The Parish Council have expressed your concerns to Suffolk County Council highways department, and to our County Councillor, Terry Clements. Despite this, we have not been able to persuade the county to spend money on much needed im-provements, but we will continue to chase them on your behalf. Finally, can I remind you that the Parish Council meets on the first Monday of each month (except January and August) at 7.15pm in the Village Hall. We welcome mem-bers of the public to our meetings and individuals and groups do have an opportunity to raise matters of community interest before we begin the formal business of the meeting. If you do wish to raise an issue it is always helpful if you can contact the Parish Clerk in advance, so can make sure we allocate appropriate time for discus-sion. Graham Judge Chairman Barrow cum Denham Parish Council
Good Neighbours Helpline
07930 328930
Barrow Book Exchange
Barrow Book Exchange on Brittons Road has continued to be a magnet for book lov-
ers in the community over the past six months. It has also “remembered” several im-
portant public dates such as the Queen’s 90th Birthday or William Shakespeare’s
400th Anniversary. On 16th July it also marked its own first year with a PAINT-THE-
KIOSK event and several budding artists produced paintings of the kiosk which will
be used in BBE posters in the coming months.
We have experienced a deluge of adult fiction and non-fiction books in recent weeks,
but very few children’s books have been donated and we would strongly encourage
parents to urge their offspring to return some of the books originally found at the BBE
and/or to donate any unwanted children’s or YA books from their shelves.
An active group of volunteers continue to manage the kiosk and store surplus boxes
of books in their garages. With this in mind we encourage visitors to swap only two
or three books at a time. Charity shops such as RSPCA and OXFAM in Bury St
Edmunds are very pleased to absorb these larger book donations.
BBE supporters will be able to respond to questions and offer suggestions on this
community project via feedback forms which will be available throughout September.
If you’re interested to see pictures of the life and times of the BBE please click on the
following link: www.facebook.com/barrowbookexchange. We welcome pictures and
posts from all visitors.
Barrow & Denham
Good Neighbours Scheme
The Good Neighbours provide occasional services, such as lifts to the West Suffolk Hospital, the surgery, the post office, hairdresser, etc, minor DIY jobs/repairs, or help to fill in forms, to people in need in our community.
All these services are totally free, but when a lift is involved, then 40p per mile (present rate) is charged to cover the driver’s costs. We also hold regular coffee mornings so that both help-ers and users can meet for a chat. We hope you saw our floral display on show in the church during the recent flower festival, which is always a fine community event.
Please volunteer to help – especially for jobs during the day or to hold the phone.
If you would like to volunteer your services please contact us via the helpline number.
If you’d like our assistance, ring the helpline number and leave a message – the phone-holder will get back to you to take details and arrange the assistance.
Please allow at least 3 days notice.
BARROW AND DISTRICT WI
6th September: w atercolour dem on-stration by Vernan Leaver
4th October: Graham Higgins, Haunted Denham
1st November: ‘cheese’ by Jason Salis-bury
6th December: Barry Tyler and w ife on jive dancing. Open meeting. Bring a guest and put your dancing shoes on. Christmas nibbles
2017
3rd January: Christm as Meal at the Bushel
7th February: Rev Cannon Atkins with ‘Hatch, Match and Dispatch’
7th March: craft evening
4th April: Soham History Group —Invasion, the Roman Conquest
2nd May: resolution discussion and Annual Meeting
Good speakers, tea/coffee and homemade refreshments. Visitors are always wel-come.
Contact Chris James – 01284 810277
Newslink
Submissions for the next issue should be emailed to the Parish Clerk by Monday 28 November. The Newslink will be deliv-ered week commencing 12 December.
BARROW & DENHAM WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION GROUP
DO YOU KNOW OF ANY POTEN-
TIAL WILDLIFE PROJECTS OUR
GROUP COULD GET INVOLVED IN
LOCALLY?
DO YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR
COMMENTS ABOUT WILDLIFE IN
OUR AREA?
We are developing our new village nature reserve called “St Mary's Na-ture Reserve” (adjacent to St Mary's church in Denham Road). We have had several successful work parties there, clearing pathways and the pond. This Autumn it is planned to dredge the pond in order to open it up and make it more attractive to both wildlife and visitors.
The reserve is worth visiting as it is a lovely tranquil spot with much bird life and an attractive pond to look at. We are shortly planning to install a bench seat by the pond. We have had a talk on spiders at the reserve and we plan to do a dragonfly survey there and also a hedgerow survey around the village.
Any suggestions for wildlife projects / events or any volunteers to help us will be most welcome –- please con-tact Derek Woodhead on [email protected] or phone 01284 811120
BARROW & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB
The Barrow Garden Club meets on the second Friday of the month at Barrow Village Hall at 7.30pm. Annual membership is £10 and entry for visitors is £3 per visit. We have a variety of speakers throughout the year, and enjoy club membership of the RHS. The speakers we have booked for the months ahead are as follows:
Friday 9th September – History and Wildlife of Cavenham Heath by Mike Taylor Friday 7th October – Speaker to replace cancelled Show (tbc) Friday 11th November – Hardy Geraniums by Tim Fuller Friday 9th December – Vegetable Varieties Today by Mike Day
If you require any further information please contact Kirstie Ford, 01284 811897.
Happy Growing!
Barrow Beer Festival 2016
So summer draws to a close and we reluctantly look forward to a damp and dreary English winter. Before the dreariness begins though, we have the annual Barrow Beer Festival to lighten the mood!
This year’s Barrow Beer Festival will take place in the Barrow Village Hall from 3.00pm on Saturday 1st October. A stunning line-up of 20 beautiful beers and ciders has been meticulously selected for your enjoyment and wine and soft drinks will also be on offer.
A splendid Hog Roast will keep you there all afternoon and into the evening so you will have no conceivable reason to go home and you can stay with us until the messy end.
The Barrow Beer Festival is purely a fund-raising event to boost the funds of the Village Hall and your support and generosity is greatly appreciated. Of-fers to assist with the running of the Beer Festival on the day will be grateful-ly accepted and anyone wishing to lend a hand should please contact either:
Richard Ford on 01284 811897 or email [email protected]
Mike Bannister on 01284 811579 or email [email protected]
Barrow & District Local History Society
We meet in Barrow Village Hall on the second Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise stated) at 7:30 p.m. Visitors will always receive a warm welcome , £2 per meeting. Annual membership £10 due in September. Throughout the year we have very interesting speakers, outing/s, mem-bers’ social and Christmas lunch, there are also opportunities to attend various Day Schools and lectures in Suffolk. All enquiries to Sylvia Greening 01284 810270 Programme; -13th Sept. Victorian Cambridgeshire: Aspects of Rural Life 1838 –1900 – Mike Petty -11th Oct. The Dissolution of the Mon-asteries in Suffolk – Pip Wright -8th Nov. Stowe – The House and the Garden – Revd. Canon Brian Lillistone -Dec. Member’s Christmas lunch.
Town Estate Room We are delighted to let you know that work is starting on 5th September to repair and decorate the interior of the Town Estate room. The management committee have worked hard to obtain grants and by fundraising for this pro-ject. It will be good to see this old building back in use again. The next phase will be to fundraise to purchase equipment and furniture. If you are interested in being involved in this project please do not hesitate to contact me. Can I remind you that we are holding an Auction of Promises in the Village Hall on Saturday 24th September. We hope that you will be able to join us for this event. Further information from Chris James on [email protected]
'Barrow Community First Responders We are proud to announce that Bar-row will soon benefit from a new Com-munity First Responder group, who will respond to emergency calls prior to the arrival of the ambulance. The group are in the process of receiving training by the ambulance service, and have also been awarded funding via Suffolk County Council for the life-saving equipment including a defibril-lator. We aim to become active from November 2016. If you have any questions, keep up-to-date with our group or like to donate to our charity please contact us below. Martyn Blackford [email protected] 07973 978517 Like us on Facebook. (Barrow Community First Responder)'
BARROW AND DISTRICT WI
QUIZ NIGHT
FRIDAY 21ST OCTOBER
7.15PM
BARROW VILLAGE HALL
£9
INCLUDES SUPPER (FISH,
CHICKEN, VEGGIE BURGER
AND CHIPS)
BRING OWN DRINKS,
GLASSES AND NIBBLES
RING CHRIS JAMES
01284 810277
CHURCH NEWS "SAVE THESE DATES!"
On Friday 30th September 2016 at Risby Village Hall at 6.30pm for 7pm a three-course meal will be provided by the five Barrow Benefice Churches at NO COST to those wishing to attend. However there will be a charge for wine. This annual event is open to all who live in the Benefice but in order to make sure of catering numbers please telephone Margaret Hudson-Peacock on 01284 810 597 by Tuesday 27th September. If you should require a car lift please also contact Margaret. This will be a great opportunity for villagers to come together to celebrate the gathering in of the crops which have been seen at first hand in the local fields and orchards. Even though light entertainment during the evening is planned this event will also give an opportunity for new and old residents alike to come together in a friendly and informal atmosphere with a chance to get to know one another better.
HARVEST CHURCH SERVICES Barrow All Saints Sunday 25th September at 10.45pm "Harvest All Age
Service" Other Harvest Church services in the Benefice are as follows:
Sunday 11th September at 9.30pm at St Andrews Great Saxham "Harvest All Age Service"
Sunday 18th September at 10.30pm at St Giles Risby "Harvest Praise" Sunday 2nd October at 10am at St Nicholas Little Saxham "Harvest Praise"
Sunday 9th October at 10.30am at St Mary's Denham "Harvest Praise"
AUTUMN BAZAAR An Autumn Bazaar will be held on Saturday 15th October 2016 in Barrow
Village Hall from 12noon - 3pm in aid of All Saints' Church
There will be various stalls including craft Refreshments available (and light lunches will be served from 12noon - 2pm)
Reverend Dr Barbara Sherlock
01284 811675 [email protected]
FIREWORKS
Saturday 5th November 2016
Barrow Playing Field
Gates open at 6:15pm, Fireworks at 7pm
Bonfire and BBQ
Adults £4 Children £1