Moulton Suffolk
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Moulton Village
Moulton is situated near the border between Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, about three and a half miles east of Newmarket and eleven miles west of Bury St. Edmunds. The River Kennet flows through the village where it is spanned by a fine ‘packhorse' bridge dating from the 15th century. Moulton Suffolk village history
Moulton Village Fun Day
Sunday 25th May Village Green Commencing at 12 noon with The 5th Grand Cork Regatta Followed by an afternoon of traditional activities such as Bowling for a pig, horse shoe throwing, coconut shy and many, many more Lots of stalls including cake, plant, book and bric-a-brac : Inter Village 6-a-Side Football : Tug of War : Children’s Disco Dancing, Barbeque, Evening Karaoke.
For more information contact Geoff on 750879
VILLAGE HALL REDEVELOPMENT—UPDATE
The design of the new hall is nearing completion and the final architectural layouts should be available in the next 2/3 weeks after taking into consideration the requirements of the building control officer and structural engineer. The building services details are progressing a little more slowly because we want to use heat pump technology for the heating and hot water requirements in an effort to reduce running costs. This is causing some design issues which, I’m sure, will be resolved soon.
As the site is adjacent to an ancient road it is to be subject to an archeological survey before and as work proceeds. Unfortunately, we have to pay for this which is an added expense we didn’t expect. As far as funding is concerned, we expect the project costs to be in the order of £400000 of which the village has contributed just under a third through donations and fund raising and FHDC have confirmed that they will contribute a third.
We are hoping to get the final third from the Big Lottery Fund, the results of which should be known by 4th August. Also, we understand that approximately £100000 may be available from the developers once work has commenced on the Friskies site at Kentford
Albert Shipton, our booking clerk, will be standing down at the AGM in September. Albert has done sterling work sorting out licences, agreements and generally organising the booking and payment procedures, for which we are both grateful and thankful. However, we do need a person to take over this important role and if anyone reading this would like to take it on, please get in touch with either Albert or myself. It is important that this role is filled because the hall cannot function effectively without a booking clerk.
Next MVHMC meeting 12th May 2008, AGM 15th September 2008.
NATS consultation
Last night I attended the excellent meeting in Kirtling Village Hall arranged by local parish councils to discuss the NATS consultation, due to pressure from our local MP's Richard Spring and Jim Paice along with several local Conservative District and County Councillors from both Cambridgeshire and Suffolk the consultation period has been extended to the 19th June. I urge everyone to circulate the information attached and encourage as many local residents and parish councils to take part and respond to this consultation. Lisa.
Plans by the National Air Traffic Service (NATS).
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
One of the results of the Parish Plan was that many of you expressed an interest in helping to improve the wildlife environment round the village. Well here is your chance! I want to form a group of volunteers to cover a range of tasks from footpath repair and maintenance to completing wildlife surveys. We will work at a pace to suit all abilities and will not expect any regular commitment.
If you are interested please give me a ring and let me know your thoughts. Bill Rampling 01638 552631
FRIENDS OF MOULTON SCHOOL
Auction of promises On Saturday 14 June we are holding an Auction of Promises at the school. This is an excellent evening, raising money for a good cause, so if you want a great evening’s entertainment come along. If anyone has a Promise they would like to donate to the school for this event, please contact Jayne Sherwen on 750461 or jayne.sherwen@ukf.net by 31 May.
NEWMARKET COMMUNITY WALKS
All Villagers, be they Young, Mature, Ramblers, Health or Power Walkers are extended a Warm Welcome to Get Active and Stay Health by taking part in the Moulton Five Mile Walk to Fitness Saturday 14th June 2008 2.15pm from The Village Hall.
Over the past seven years, previous stagings of the event featured below has helped raise funds totalling over £1500 and beneficiaries have included: The Moulton Village Hall Appeal, Moulton Pre-School Group, East Anglian Children’s Hospice, NSPCC and Cancer Research. I will be happy to supply sponsorship forms for anyone entering in advance who wishes to use the walk as a fund raiser for their preferred charity. To enter, simply let me have you name, age, address and telephone number along with the appropriate entry fee before 7th JUNE. Entries will be taken on the day, but it really is a great help to get them in advance. Contact me if you want to know more, or would like to help. Ron Wallwork “Woodview” 35A Newmarket Road, Moulton, Suffolk, CB8 8QP Telephone: 01638 751869 - email: randjwallwork@btinternet.com
Route: Out to Dalham Windmill and back (some great views) Course: Road surface and undulating. T-Shirts to all finishers Special Badges for any walker completing the course under an hour for the first time
Entries £4.00 – on the day £5.00
Junior Walks with medals to all participants Entries £1 – on the day £2
under 10 – 400m * under 12 – 600m * under 14 – 1500m
Cheques should be made payable to: “New Astley Thrift Club” For confirmation of entry: include e-mail address for your entry details or enclose sae.
ST PETER’S CHURCH CAN YOU HELP ?
Help with church flowers desperately needed. Please call Ginny Marcel on 552824. Volunteers urgently needed to do light cleaning for one hour every third week in St Peters Church, Moulton. Telephone Nina Curtis on 750584.
The church
The parish church is dedicated to St. Peter as can be deduced from the unusual weathervane on the tower in the form of a large fish. The church stands to the south of the village and its impressive situation gives it a commanding position overlooking the river valley and surrounding countryside. St. Peters Church history
MOULTON W. I.
The WI has now being running since February and we have had some interesting meetings and speakers. In March members were invited to bring ‘an old and interesting object’, to learn all about its past, which was fascinating. In April we took part in learning about Tai Chi. The dates and speakers of forthcoming events are listed below. We now have around 35 members but guests are always welcome if one of the speakers interests you. We meet on the second Monday of the month at 7.45pm - 9.45 pm in the Village Hall. If you are interested in coming along we would be pleased to see you. Guests are welcome at L2.50 per evening – Refreshments free.
The speakers/events we have planned are as follows:
12th May Mercy Flyers – talk/slides about medical aid from East Anglia to Africa
9th June Matters of the Heart – reducing heart disease
14th July Flower Arranging
11th August Evening walk around French Hall Farm
8th September Six into One Will Go – Talk on costumes
13th October WineTasting – tbc
10th November Talk about Tiptree Jams
8th December Christmas Bazaar – Buy your last minute Christmas gifts
12th January Colour in your Wardrobe
If you would any further information please give either of us a call. Elissa Rampling (Secretary) 01638 552631 or Jane Horsnell (President) 01638 750879
A POLICEMAN'S LOT
Following reports that a basketball player and a jockey are believed to have robbed a bank, police are said to be looking high and low for the suspects. Can I remind you all to make sure your cars are left locked at all times when at home. Recently at Gazeley, Kentford and Tudenham overnight, persons have been going around the streets and checking for insecure cars and then stealing from them. A surprising number were left unlocked. Why make it easy for them?
On a similar note when you leave your car please remove all valuables which may be a temptation to thieves. This is especially relevant to our dog walkers who may park up in isolated spots and on the Heath. Crooks regularly target these spots as people often leave handbags, phones etc either on view or covered by a coat on the seat. Take your things out or at least put them in the glove box or boot out of sight.
And finally, Two criminals were overheard talking in the cells last week. One was an old boy looking much the worse for wear.He said to the other "look at me I'm old and worn out aren't I? You would never BELIEVE I used to lead the life of Riley. I overwintered in the south of France, had a boat, 3 lovely cars and the best looking women" The other one asked what had happened. The first said "One day Riley reported his credit cards missing" (with apologies to Tommy Cooper)
PC 308 Gowing 01284 774100 john.gowing@suffolk.pnn.police.uk
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Please do remember the village website with your functions/events/general information: it receives a large number of visitors each week. Email: moultonnews@aol.com with information/photos/etc
MVH 200 CLUB 2008
Subscriptions for 2008 closed on 29 February with 120 members (128 in 2007), raising £3120.
Thank you all very much for subscribing. The draws will/have take/taken place on Monday 31 March (at the Parish Council AGM), Sunday 25 May (Village Fun Day), Monday 15 September (VH Management Committee AGM), and Saturday 6 December (St Peter’s Church Christmas Fayre).
Prize money for the first three draws will be as follows: 1st Prize £100.00 2nd Prize £75.00 3rd Prize £50.00 4th Prize £26.00
The Christmas draw will be as follows: 1st Prize £500.00 2nd Prize £150.00 3rd Prize £100.00 4th Prize £60.00
The winners of the Spring draw were Ann Ashby, Pat Farrar, Bill Rampling & Raymond Peyto.
INTERESTING VILLAGERS by Ron Wallwork
Moulton’s dog walkers, in the main are a responsible and friendly lot and like so many people in our small village have interesting backgrounds and stories to tell and up until losing Ben his faithful dachshund, Bill Johnson now in his eighty-ninth year was one of them.
Born in Essex, Bill as a young man was a keen cricketer. Joining Southend in 1938 he recalls cycling the eleven miles from his home every Tuesday and Thursday evening to practice and then cycling home afterwards. His dedication paid off because he became a regular of the team which played in the Cricket Club Conference of the London Area. A fast bowler, he played against some of the top players of the time and was good enough to make the Essex county second eleven on a number of occasions. He must have had considerable potential because he was invited to join the Surrey ground staff in 1940, but Mr.Hitler put a stop to that and instead, it was Royal Army Veterinary Corps that he joined in late December 1939.
Bill had a distinguished cricketing career whilst in the forces, playing for his unit and Doncaster, where he was based until posted to the Middle East where he played for the Army GHQ under the captaincy of the legendary England Captain F.R.Brown. After the war he returned to play for Southend, but his passion for the game had to be tempered by the needs of what was a time of great uncertainty for all the population.
Work in equine breeding brought him and his wife Vera to the area in the mid 1950’s here he gained rapid promotion to Stud Manager at Derisley Wood Stud. Once settled he took up his beloved cricket again playing for Burrough Green, helping them to league and Gibson cup victories.
Bill and Vera moved to Lark Hill in 1975, so half their married life has been as Moulton villagers and they celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary in 2003. Bill has fond memories of Ben, a rescue pup he saved from being put down and who to Bill’s great delight had a long life, spanning almost nineteen years. As for the cricket, the passion remains and a perfect day would be reading about the game, whilst listening to Test Match Special.
A PERSONAL VIEW — Bill Rampling
It’s now six months since the election of the new Parish Council and I would like to share a few thoughts with you all. Firstly how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful place with such a vibrant community.
I think we should all congratulate Michael Dillon and his staff on the wonderful job they are doing with the village shop and Post Office, it is the hub of the village and needs all our support to ensure it continues to be so.
The Village Hall Management Committee also deserves recognition for the sterling work they do to ensure that all the clubs and functions can continue.
The green spaces, street lights, footpaths, play area, road markings and potholes are some of the items that come within the remit of the Parish Council so if you see something that needs attention please report it to us and we will address it. On this theme there are a few areas you can all help with.
1. Hedges! If you own or are responsible for a hedge that borders a footpath or roadway please ensure that it is trimmed so it doesn’t cause an obstruction.
2. Stone from driveways! This has a way of migrating onto footpaths and a regular sweep up can avoid accidents.
3. Dog Fouling! One of the biggest complaints to the Council is about owners allowing their dogs to foul play areas and footpaths. Free bags are available from the shop and bins for their disposal are placed all round the village there is no excuse!
You, the people of Moulton, have elected us to represent your views make sure that you let us know what you think and we can then reflect these in our actions.
Bill Rampling - Chairman Moulton Parish Council
Moulton News
It was pleasing to read in the last edition of the Moulton News, that Hugh and Mary Clark had received recognition for their outstanding service to the Church. I wonder how well it is known however that Mary has also, for the last 30 years plus, organized the upholstery classes, which are held in the village hall during the winter months. The classes, which run from 10.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. on a Thursday morning are a delightful mix of industry, friendly chat and of course coffee. Some beautiful work has been completed and the lessons have now been expanded to include curtain making, patchwork and cushion making. Mary has decided that she would like to step down as organiser, although she will still be attending the sessions, and many thanks must go to her for maintaining this valuable asset to the village. The group is always pleased to welcome new people and full details can be obtained from:-
Jan Gribbin on 01638 552639 or Margaret Sneddon on 01638 555145
ANSWERS PLEASE 
Is your garden not quite big enough ?
Could you manage an allotment ?
I am interested in re-establishing allotments in the village. Are there any like-minded gardeners out there who would like to join me ? If you are interested, please contact me,
Sue Martin, on 01638 751693 after 5pm
Dial A Ride
The Voluntary Network in Newmarket operates the Dial A Ride community transport scheme in the Forest Heath and surrounding East Cambridgeshire areas. The service is available to anyone in the area who does not have access to private or public transport or is unable to use public transport. We run four minibuses which can be used to take you shopping, to visit friends and family or to visit leisure facilities; these are equipped to carry passengers in wheelchairs, scooters or with walking aids. We also run some very popular day trips. As you can imagine the scheme is very popular, so to help as many people as possible we request at least 48 hours notice – preferably more.
If you would like us to send you an information pack with membership form or you have any queries, please telephone the booking line on:-
01638 608080 open from Monday to Friday 9 am to 12 noon
The Voluntary Network Cleveland House 39 Old Station Road Newmarket CB8 8QE
The Voluntary Network is a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England and Wales Company No 3954998 Charity No. 1082478
Bill Rampling 552631
Moulton weather records
Parish Plan
As you will know from reading your Moulton Parish Plan we suggested that an Action Group be formed to enable residents who felt they had strong feelings about the recommendations to ensure that they were carried out. A meeting was held in October to take this idea forward and Mr Franklin has kindly agreed to chair this group. The intention will be to link in with the Parish Council and to monitor progress over the coming years, as the Parish Plan is a ten year plan.
On behalf of the Parish Plan Committee we would like to thank Mr Franklin for his kind assistance and look forward to seeing the actions implemented in the village in the future. Moulton Suffolk Parish Plan