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 News
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Toddler Music Class
Toddler Music Class find out more HERE
Moulton Event Planners
Whatever and wherever the event, we will ensure that your day will be a day to remember and we will be present to ensure that everything goes smoothly. Moulton Event Planners website HERE
Moulton Community Walks - Supported by Newmarket Rotary
4th June 2011 from The Village Hall CB8 8SP
Village information from www.MoultonSuffolk.co.uk
Moulton Community Walk - Entry Form Link in Word format
Moulton Community Walk - Poster Link in Word format
Five Miles Road Walk
Starting at 2pm this event is ideal for Power and Race Walkers or anyone who likes a challenge. A Badge is awarded to walkers who complete the course in less than one hour for the first time. The scenic, undulating route is an out to Dalham Windmill and back along the B1085.
Entry fee £6 Entries on the day £7.50 All participants receive a memento
Amblers/Ramblers/Health Four miles Walk
For the less competitive; at 1.30pm there is an Amblers, Ramblers and Health walk. It is mainly off-road and the distance about 4 miles. It does contain a steady climb from Catford Bridge up to Gazeley, but the rewards are the magnificent views as the route crosses Primrose Hill to the finish.
ENTRY FREE - memento’s available at £6
Junior Walking Races (under 15)
These will take place on the Village Green and vary in distance from 500m to 1km
Entries to: Ron Wallwork, “Woodview” 35A Newmarket Road, Moulton, Suffolk, CB8 8QP
01638 751869 or randjwallwork@btinternet.com
Cheques should be made payable to: “Moulton Walks”
Friday 29th April 2011 - A Marvellous Moulton Day!
While Prince William and Kate enjoyed a glorious wedding day in London Moulton villagers, families and friends celebrated the great occasion in style!
Wow what a day to remember!
The idea started with a few mums wanting to give their children a memory of the day and it spiralled into a very special time that everyone will remember.
The event started early with a variety of competitions and by 11 am the sun was shining and the marquee showing the wedding on the big screen was full; Doughnut Dave had arrived to entertain the children and the day was under way!
At mid-day, the many mums who had worked tirelessly all morning co-ordinating food, setting and decorating tables, etc., finally called ‘lunch is ready’ and over 250 children (initially anticipated being 100) sat at the tables in a vehicle free Bridge Street to tuck into platters of sandwiches, sausages, cakes, crisps, fruit and drinks. In the middle of the throng sat representatives of our loved and respected Brookside Club enjoying the party ambiance around them.
With the wedding over, the BBQ was lit and the beer continued to flow as more people came down to the village green - everyone looking forward to the afternoon’s events. They were not disappointed!
The entertainment began with a Wake and Shake exercise demonstration involving all the children and while they then went off to take part in the sports event, the big marquee hosted performances by local village bands and guest singers - a stunning array of great music!
During the afternoon, Moulton’s newly formed Alternative Morris Men gave a fine display of co-ordination and versatility with much ringing of bells and bashing of sticks - to the amusement of the crowd. A second display, a few beers later, was not so well co-ordinated but very funny!
A demonstration of the latest keep fit craze – Zumba also entertained everyone.
The older children and parents enjoyed sack races, egg and spoon races, and then a tug of war while the younger ones played in the creche. Children of all ages enjoyed the craft tent where crowns were made, faces painted, tattoo’s printed and dolls cut out. The WI provided a welcome cup of tea and a piece of cake until 5 pm when the hog roast started. The event went on in the evening with Karaoke and more beer until the last revellers left at 2 am!
Each Moulton school child was presented with a specially designed commemorative mug to mark the occasion and everyone who joined in the day went away with a special memory of Moulton’s Great Street Party.
A big thank to all those who worked so hard to organise the event, to those who generously donated money, and to those who gave of their time to set up both on the day, putting up marquees on Thursday evening, and taking them down on Saturday.
We are so lucky to live in a village where people work tirelessly for the community and where the community respond by supporting the events. A truly great occasion! Well done Moulton!
Upgrade the Kentford BT exchange
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Moulton Village Hall
We now have a magnificent new village hall. Officially opened on the 4th September. Modern facilities second to none – now we need to spread the word amongst friends and colleagues, as it is ideal for parties, Birthdays, Anniversaries etc.
Grand Opening of the village hall Saturday 4th September
Some members of the Village Hall Management Committee and Jack Green who at 96 years of age is the oldest resident in Moulton.
More photographs HERE.
Welcome Pack for new comers to the village
Moulton on Video
Take a video trip round Moulton vilage Link Can this be Moulton, Suffolk ? Link
Village Hall Wish List
Village Hall wish list of items of items looking for a donor..LIST HERE
Rock In The Meadow
This was a huge success with over 300 in attendance.
Sweets & Chocolates Quiz
Janet Robinson’s inspired Quiz raised £220 on the Fun day.
There were 10 correct entries.Anyone wanting a correct copy, get in touch with me (552958).
Advertisers In The Moulton News
Thanks again to our advertisers for their support. Please support the services they offer wherever and whenever you can.
Dog Fouling Continues
Would you believe it! The present rule says that dogs MUST BE ON A LEAD on the recreation ground – that’s the one where games are played. But dog fouling continues. CCTV is to be installed – that should be fun. But if fouling does not stop, dogs will eventually be banned from there altogether. It really should not be difficult for responsible adults – pick your dog’s mess up in the bags provided free at the shop.
Village Hall
Village Hall construction work is complete..
Week 26 of construction. See a weekly update of the hall being built in pictures HERE.
Due to open about the middle of August, it is looking like the dream come true for so many who have worked so very hard to achieve such a very special result.
Our old hall has served us well for the best part of 60 years, but is now well past its best and failing to meet current expectations. Old Hall history here
The new building will have a main hall the same size as the existing, but in addition there will be a committee room with a sliding partition which will open onto the main hall. A good size kitchen (6m x 6m) with double serving hatches; one for food and one for beer will be provided with a back door onto the car park through which said food and beer can be brought into the kitchen. Read more here...
Village Shop & Post Office
All of us at Moulton Post Office & store would like to say congratulations to Jill & Bev & all the rest of the team who were so pro-active in promoting Moulton in the “Village of the year awards”. Their hard work secured us second place & is a credit to everyone involved. (Although a certain “Sun” reader from St Peters Avenue, may not agree!) It was lovely to have such a great turn out outside the shop when the results were announced, Jill you were very gracious! How many people would class “Clare” as a village?
As the summer holidays become a distant memory can we just say a special thank you to everyone who bought their foreign currency through the Post Office, it really does make a difference & we appreciate your support.
After the roaring success of the “Rock in the Meadow” Moulton are again promoting for the annual “Harvest Supper”. Tickets for this event are once again available to purchase from the shop.
Dog owners/walkers, please be aware that “doggy poo” bags are available free of charge from the shop.
Please be responsible & use them!
Happy Halloween Mike & Kathy
Beating the Moulton Beat
Dear residents, Well that’s the summer over with for another year, and how splendid the weather was! Although it may not have been the BBQ summer we were hoping for, I cannot believe how fast these last couple of months have gone.
We apprehended them and issued a Section 59 Warning - which means if in the next year the driver or the car is seen in another incident involving dangerous or anti-social driving the vehicle that is being driven can be seized under these traffic powers. Unfortunately we have been experiencing quite a few distraction burglaries in the county recently, so my advice this edition revolves around that.
Any genuine caller will show ID and will be happy to wait for you to check this over the phone, and utility companies also use a password scheme. The water board no longer exists and is a common ruse employed by bogus callers to try to gain entry to your home.
“Distraction burglars and bogus callers prey on the elderly and vulnerable, and I would urge people to not only keep their own property secure but to also check on their neighbours, relatives and friends and report any suspicious persons or vehicles to police.”
Anyone concerned about suspicious callers in their area, or who may have information on any of the incidents listed above, is asked to report this to Suffolk Police on 01473 613500 or dial 999 if a crime is in progress.
Joke... apologies!
A police officer spots someone driving and knitting at the same time. Driving up beside them, he shouts out the window... “Pull over!”
“No,” they shout back, “a pair of socks!”
Becky PCSO 3180 Becky Simpson Mildenhall Safer Neighbourhood Team Covering; Kentford, Dalham, Higham, Cavenham, Moulton and Gazeley Tel: 01473 613500 Email: Mildenhall.Snt@Suffolk.Pnn.Police.uk
Suffolk Constabulary’s 30 Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs)
The latest quarterly newsletters from Suffolk Constabulary’s 30 Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs) are available now.
Each edition of Community News features the latest information on each SNTs current local priorities as well as relevant crime reduction tips and key contact information. They are available directly from your local SNT or can be downloaded at www.safersuffolk.org.uk
SNTs work directly with local residents and businesses to establish local policing priorities, making the area a safer and more pleasant place to live.
Each SNT is made up of police officers, police community support officers, special constables and volunteers who work closely with local partners such as district and borough councils to establish swift solutions to crime in your area – which could range from anti-social behaviour to noise and litter.
Community engagement is key to establishing local policing priorities and each SNT holds regular public meetings where local issues and concerns of residents are discussed as future priorities. Officers are also on hand at regular street meets, police surgeries and mobile police station visits.
For the latest meetings and engagements - as well as a chance to read more about your local officers and past priorities solved by the team - log on to www.safersuffolk.org.uk# and enter your postcode or phone 01473 613 500.
Church News
There is a lot happening where St.Peters is concerned over the next 2 to 3 months. In chronological order we, in conjunction with the Moulton W.I., will be hosting the annual Harvest Supper. This event has grown in popularity over the last few years and this year promises to be particularly exciting as it will be held in the splendid new Village Hall. The date is Saturday 2nd October at 7 for 7.30pm. As usual there will be good food to eat, a superb cabaret (proving Moulton does have talent) and a licensed bar.Tickets, priced L9, will be available at the Village Shop or by phoning 01638 750371 or 01638 750190. Numbers are strictly limited so be sure to buy early.
The next day there is a Harvest Festival Service in the Church at 10.30am in the form of the popular Family Service. Please do come and bring an offering from your garden.
Next up on Sunday 7th November we shall welcome Bishop Nigel who will conduct a Confirmation Service. If you would like to be confirmed and join others from the parishes within our Benefice then please contact our Rector, Stephen Mitchell on 01638 552630.
The following Sunday (14 November at 10.30am) it is Moulton’s turn to host the Annual Service of Remembrance. This service is always well attended and it is advisable to arrive early.
Finally a look back to the Rock Concert held on 10 July. It was a wonderful evening with the best weather ever where our outdoor concerts are concerned. A record number of people attended and with children the total number was well over 300. The band, who had connections with Katrina And The Waves, were magnificent and a lot of people are already looking forward to next year’s event!
Gerald
Moulton WI News
We have been busy socialising in the last few months. In July we had a lovely evening at the Kings Head where Tony and Donna put on a tasty Barbeque. Lots of our members enjoyed a trip to the Beth Chatto Gardens and also visited Tiptree Jams in Essex.
In September we had our first meeting in the splendid new Village Hall with a speaker who talked about Aspects of Photography. There were many good tips including ‘How not to cut people’s heads off!’ Next month we have an evening of dance, in November our AGM and in December we plan to attend the Carol Concert in Bury St Edmunds and may just have time to call into the Angel Hotel.
Next year our programme will continue to be varied and we are planning trips to Greene King and the Theatre Royal, another Barbeque and more interesting speakers.
Guests are always welcome at every meeting so do come along. We meet on the second Monday of every month at 7.45pm – 9.45pm. Our new programme will shortly be on the village website:
www.moultonsuffolk.co.uk/moulton_wi.htm
If you want any more information please don’t hesitate to give me a call. Elissa Rampling Secretary
Programme for 2010
Meetings always start at 7.45pm until 9.30pm on the second Monday of the month and will be held in the School until further notice. Tea and Coffee provided. Guests £2.50.
Jane Horsnell President 01638 750879
Elissa Rampling Secretary 01638 552631
Village Folk John & Gwen Gunson
Here is another article in the series about local people who make a difference to the community.
Earlier this year I met with John and Gwen Gunson who live in the beautiful thatched Old Vicarage Cottage in Brookside.
John was born in the village and grew up attending the local school (the original school in Brookside). His parents came from Croydon but visited Moulton during the Second World War to escape the London bombings. They stayed with John’s aunt who at the time held the license of the Shepherd and Dog pub – at the time Moulton’s second pub which was situated in the flint cottages near the ford). When Greene King closed the pub the family bought The Old Vicarage Cottage next door to the original school – John joked that he could never be late for school!
John continued his education in Newmarket and later as a young man he joined the RAF and was posted to several countries around the world. It was while John was in Northern Ireland that he met Gwen at a local dance. Gwen, originally from Northern Ireland, had been working in London for several years, but luckily for John, she went home for the holidays! John and Gwen have now been married for over forty years!
When John left the RAF in 1971, he returned to Moulton with Gwen. They took up residence in the family home, the Old Vicarage Cottage, and started a family – they have two lovely daughters Emma and Jane and six grandchildren! The girls grew up in Moulton and attended school in Newmarket. When they were older, Gwen took on a job as one of the two village ‘posties’. For the next twenty four years she rose at 5 am and started work at 5.30 am, sorting the post from the village shop and then making the deliveries. Come rain, shine or flooded river the post was always delivered. Gwen hung up her post bag a few years ago and now her cheery smile greets you from behind the counter of the village shop where she works 2 days a week. John currently works part time in Cheveley and cycles there and back every workday! John says he not only enjoys his work but the cycling too!
Both John and Gwen have given a great deal of their time to supporting the village and currently John holds the post of ‘Village Historian’. He took over this work on the history of Moulton in 1990 and has recorded for posterity information relating to all aspects of village life from the past to the present. John explained that many of the older generation of Moulton (past and present) have assisted him with information and stories of how things used to be. Having read some of John’s accounts it is easy to picture village life in the early 20th century when, although Moulton was at that time smaller in size, it was a bustling community supporting 2 pubs, 2 butchers (with their own slaughter houses), a bakers, and grocery store! The village was also surrounded by many working farms. John is currently busy sorting through the many photographs he has acquired and cataloguing them for future reference. This work, which he calls ‘his project’, is very time consuming but is a wonderful legacy for all Moulton residents!
1st. Moulton Scout Group Moulton News Round Report September 2nd 2010
Beavers News
We have a thriving Beaver Colony this term they have been taking advantage of the good weather by learning new outdoor games, going for a walk round by Brookside and looking at the plants and identifying them. The Beavers came to the Jarman Centre at the end of August with coming and sleeping over and others just coming for the day. They did glass painting, iced buns and biscuits, made kites, some made hot drinks for the leaders and much more the main thing was they all enjoyed themselves.
Cubs News
12 Cubs attended the Cub District Camp at Bradfield Combust in June they all had a good time trying their hand at Archery, making leather woggles, emergency aid (2) and singing camp fire songs.
The Cubs also came to the Jarman Centre but because the weather was a little bit damp the cubs slept inside. On Tuesday evening our scout leader Wayne Stevens came and did Archery with them and on Wednesday they made shelters which they sat in to eat the sandwiches they had made themselves. They also painted glass jars, erected tents indoors and made camp blankets and sewed on some of their Beaver Badges which they all did very well. On Wednesday evening the cub leader from Fordham Mandy Myhill came over and they learnt some new songs which they all seemed to enjoy.
Scouts News
The scouts have been involved with helping at the school by doing some gardening. The Scouts had their own camp at Boxford where they did all their own cooking by roasting a chicken, making a cake and curry was also on the menu, which were cooked in earth oven, dutch oven and barbeque and much more. They also enjoyed Tree climbing, canoeing, BMX riding, grass sledging and Archery. Wayne has planned another exciting terms activities.
Group News
We would like to introduce 3 new members to our team. They are Cub Scout Leader Karen Leaman who has taken over Cubs this term and we are sure that she will enjoy the challenge. Justin Raffe who is Karen’s Assistant and Jo Winning who is Group Assistant and can help in all sections as the need arises.
We also have 3 Explorer Young Leaders Jonathan Wilkinson who helps with Beavers, Nick Bates who is with Cubs and Jack Spoor who is helping with scouts.
As the group is growing we are looking for more new leaders as the more leaders we have the more we will be able to do with each of the sections.
If you would like to see some photographs of our activities go to our website details below.If you are interested in joining our group please contact Geraldine Law (Group Scout Leader) on 01638 750845 or email geraldinelaw@btinternet.com
or go to our website which is www.1stmoultonscoutgroup.org.uk
If you wish to visit our national website go to www.scouts.org.uk Scout News
From the Archives - Village Sport
With the 2010/2011 football season well under way how delightful it is to see football being played on the village playing field Saturday, Sunday and mid week.
The junior panthers play on Saturday morning and have now been joined after a gap of 28 years by a senior Moulton team who play in the Sunday Suffolk league.
Has sport always played such an important part of village life? The archives show that back in 1921 the village participated in the game of Quoits.
Matches were played between village pubs and early in the century the teams (usually 6-8 people) would be transported village to village by horse drawn wagon. Stakes would be marked out on the village green 25yards apart and the aim of the game was to throw a metal ring (the quoit) on to the stake. Benches would be brought out from the Kings Head pub and 20-30 villagers would give support to their team. Much beer was also consumed during and after the match!
The game’s popularity died after the Second World War
In 1936 reference can be found to their being a Moulton Cricket team with Mr H. Sidebottom as Chairman and Reverend Berereton as Honorary Secretary. During the 1930’s the cricket pitch was sited beside Kennett Road on the right hand side of the entrance to Lanwades Stud. At the time the stud was owned by Mr Sidebottom. He and his son were keen cricketers and supporters of the village team.
With the start of the Second World War and the death of Mr Sidebottom the club disbanded never to reform.
And so back to football!. It is unclear when the Moulton football club was first formed but it certainly existed in the 1920’s. Records show
that in 1936 the team played in the Bury League and Snailwell Cup. A local coach was used to ferry players and supporters to matches with the cost of the journey being one shilling.
At that time the pitch, as with the cricket, was on Mr Sidebottom’s land in Kennett Road although over the years the pitch has changed location until the early 60’s when it moved to the Recreation ground now referred to as the playing field!
Only friendly games were played during the war but after the war the club fielded a strong mainly village team. By 1950, outsiders were needed to maintain a competitive side including young men undertaking their National Service in local RAF bases.
During the 50’s and 60’s The Moulton team went from strength to strength and held many celebratory functions in the Kings Head or Village Hall.
In 1971 as well as the Saturday team a Sunday reserves team was formed.
But the Sunday team soon eclipsed the Saturday team and remained successful until 1976 when the club ran into difficulties and disbanded only to re-emerge two years later.
In 1980 the Sunday team topped the Bury League only to be disqualified for playing too many senior players (those playing in a higher league). So insensed were the players by this decision that the team disbanded!
Our football teams can now enjoy the use of brand new changing rooms and facilities in the Village Hall and hopefully this will spur them on!
We wish the young Panthers and the senior Moulton team every success this season!
(Files collated by John Gunson)
Moulton’s Brookside Club
One of the Clubs in Moulton which is perhaps less known than others is this Brookside Club, which is a getting together of a small group of members who are over 70, and meet on the first Tuesday of each month at about 2pm for a friendly chat over tea and biscuits in the village Hall. Whilst the new Hall has been under construction they have been meeting for lunch at the Kings Head, but are hoping to continue in the new Hall when it is open again. New members are very welcome, and should contact Mrs Joan Whyles on 01638 750447
Parish News - Village Updates
Fun Day – without doubt this year’s Fun Day was financially the most successful day we have had to date. So many people from the village turned out to support the day and as we were raising money for the village hall fund this was much appreciated. Despite the heavy rain the previous day when it took fourteen men and one female to sort out and erect the new tent, on the day the sun shone, most of the stalls sold out in record time and overall we raised a fantastic £5,500.
The cork race raised £650 alone and got the day off to a really good start. Our thanks go to Sue Mills and team who prepared all the boats for sale.
A special thank you also to Tony and Donna from the Kings Head who worked tirelessly all day and half the night, not only supervising the bar and pub but also overseeing the B B Q and hog roast.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time before, during and after the event and also to the many local sponsors who contributed so generously.
Parish Council
Reports from the meetings can be found on the Parish Council website and on the notice board outside the shop.
Congratulations to everyone in the village who made extra special efforts to have the village looking so good for the judging of the Village of the Year Award.
Special thanks to Jill Goodwin and Bev Culloden for all their hard work in preparing the lengthy application.
We are through to the next round! Bill Rampling Tel: 552631 Read more here ..
A History of Moulton
Moulton nestles in the folds of the West Suffolk hills, so which ever way you leave the village (and keen runners and cyclists will testify to this) it is up hill! Those hills surrounding and protecting the village are Warren Hill, Folly Hill, Primrose Hill and Plantation (Bonfire) Hill. Read more here...
USE IT OR LOSE IT !
Living in a village like Moulton is something of a privilege. What makes Moulton special is the strong sense of community here; however, that sense of community is maintained by the facilities that exist within the village, our shop, our church, our pub, our village hall and our school.
Without them Moulton would drift away to being yet another dormitory village, empty in the daytime and quiet at night. So, Moultonites, if you value the village and the facilities that give it it’s character, remember the old saying - USE IT OR LOSE IT! Believe it or not that includes YOU.
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
The MOULTON VILLAGE COOKBOOK
Packed with over 120 recipes from the Villagers of Moulton and some from Michel Roux Jnr.
This exciting recipe book is available for £6.00 per copy. Available from:
Moulton Post Office and Stores and Bob & Fran Saltmarsh 01638 750190
www.moultonsuffolk.co.uk
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
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