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FRESTON NEWS September-October 2018 Issue 64
Freston Parish Council News
Report on Freston Parish Council meeting held on 18th July 2018
Update on Great East Run by Colin Grogan .
Colin Grogan explained the response and handed out the update to the measures discussed between Freston Parish Council and Suffolk County Council following the 2017 Great East Run . This paper can be found on the Parish Council Website http://freston.onesuffolk.net/ at the end of these minutes.
Points were raised about the service at Freston Church that will not be able to take place. Freston Church hold a communion service on the third Sunday of the month. Colin Grogan said that the closure signs for Freston and the Strand will be 9am It was agreed that with Freston News will be the letter to all residents so that all houses in Freston receive one.
War Memorial
The church has agreed for the wooden statue to go into the church and a resin replacement put on the plinth. The Parish Council will pay 50% of quote prior to resin statue bring cast but will require an invoice. Any money received towards payment will be paid to church account. (quote £3900 + VAT)
Finance John Dovey reported that as of 29th June 2018 Current account £217.59, Deposit ac-count £5528.15. Account on file
Roads, bridleways and footpaths
It was decided that Elizabeth Aldous would send a reply in response to Highways suggestion that Freston PC should pay for improvements at Freston x-roads .It was agreed that Freston PC would not start paying for improvements at Freston x-roads as SCC should pay for this.
Elizabeth Aldous explained that she sent the file about the safety issues at Freston x-roads to our MP James Cartlidge. He has forwarded it onto the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.
Planning matters
DC/18/03041 | Notification of Prior Approval Application under Part 6, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Erection of an agricultural building | Lodge Farm Off The Street Freston Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1AG
The Parish Council agreed to send a comment requesting that the building is only used for agricultural use such as cattle
( I understand that this has been refused and that the owner has been advised to submit a full planning application) All Planning Applications can be found on the Babergh District Council Website https://www.babergh.gov.uk/planning/development-management/application-search-and-comment/
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Lucy Young raised that Freston PC may require a clerk after John Dovey and Elizabeth Aldous retire next May. Cllr Wood suggested that there might be a local person that would do it for a small payment . It was agreed that a request could go in Freston News.
Elizabeth Aldous-Chairman Freston Parish Council
Freston Church News
Dear Friends Some of you may know by now that I am moving at the end of September to Oxfordshire. I am going to take the post of Vicar to the Wychwood Benefice which is about 6 miles down the road from Chipping Norton. I have been your rector now for just over 11 years and have )on the whole) thoroughly enjoyed living amongst you. My grandmother used say: “ Count your blessings every day…” When things were going well and “It’s all part of life’s rich tapestry” usually in response to the unexpected or a difficult situation or set back. Wise words, and they have certainly helped me to negotiate the ups and downs of life. We spend a lifetime weaving our own “tapestry of life”. Sometimes it is very colourful and at others some dark tones become entangled in the outlook. As I start on the next stage of my ministry I will be hoping to weave some bright colours into my life, whilst I will be very sad to leave behind so many good friend and fond memories I shall always be giving thanks to God for having had the joy and privilege of having been your friend and Rector. may God bless you all Geoffrey
Services at St Peters’ Church Freston During September-October 2018
September2nd 11.00 Matins
September 16th No Service because of Great East Run
September 30th 11.00 Harvest Festival and Benefice Service
October 7th 11.00 Matins
October21st 11.00 Holy Communion
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Harvest Festival is a Benefice Service at St Peter's, but we are also having a small celebration and presentation to say goodbye to Geoffrey who is moving to Oxfordshire in October. The date is Sunday 30th Sept. and the service is at 11.00. I do hope we shall see some of you there to celebrate the harvest and to thank Geoffrey for his work in the Benefice. Tessa Paul
Suffolk Trinity. Suffolk Sheep, Suffolk Punch and the Red Poll
Mothers Union News
On a lovely sunny afternoon in July, the Garden Party was held in Christine’s and Tony’s garden. Many thanks to them for sharing the fun, faith and fellowship. Cream Teas were enjoyed and Donations of £60 were sent to the Mother’s Union Diocesan Fund for the “Summer of Hope Appeal”. This will make a difference to many vulnerable people and communities, such as providing education to children living in North ern Uganda, also to support workers to enable them to coordinate a programme to provide school books and stationary. Sept. 5th. 2 pm. St. Andrews Church Room , Chelmondiston. ‘Talitha Kuom’. Speaker: Paul Laughlin . Oct. 3rd. 2 pm. St. Andrews Church Room, Chelmondiston. President’s Chat about the General Meeting at Swansea and Mother’s Union Listening, Observing, Acting (“MULOA”).
For further information please contact Jenny Pratt, telephone 01473 780608
Neighbourhood Watch
We have received a number of reports of vehicles and people acting suspiciously in Freston. Please remember to lock your doors and don’t leave your sheds or vehicles unlocked.
If you see vehicles you don’t know and are concerned what they are up to please note the number of the vehicle and the time that you saw it. If you think that they are committing a crime dial 999. We have had reports of people being seen at Freston Church who were acting subspecialty. We have also had reports of people wandering around gardens and knocking at front doors .
\Freston Parish Council
There is still a vacancy on the Parish Council. Please send names to [email protected]. Or speak to one of the Parish Councillors. In 2019 there will be a parish council election. A number of Freston Parish Councillors have said that they are going to retire.. At the moment we do not employ a clerk and would be grateful if anyone is interested in doing this as when the precept is set we may need to put up the precept to cover paying a clerk and a treasurer. At the moment Freston News is also produced at no cost to the village . If you are interested in producing this please contact Lucy Young or Elizabeth Aldous or e-mail [email protected].
Great East Run -September 16th
The roads will be closed to vehicles from 9am. But you can still walk or push a cycle as long as it is safe to do so. You may wish to go to Freston Boot as it will be open.
Police- Crimes in progress/Suspicious persons 999
Non-emergency crimes and incidents 101
Freston PC Chair -Elizabeth Aldous 01473780243 Freston PC Vice-Chairman Lucy Young 01473780585 To Book Village Hall- Clare Fisk 01473780893 Babergh District Councillor – Peter Patrick 01787210346 Babergh District Councillor– Derek Davis 01473787375 Suffolk County Councillor-David Wood 01473328269 Peninsula Sports Centre 01473328015 Bus Times—Traveline 0871200 22 33
Community transport Booking line number 08454581920
Useful Contact Numbers
This Newsletter is produced by Freston Parish Council. If you have any news for the November/December edition please send it to Lucy Young or Elizabeth Aldous by the 18th October or if you wish to e-mail it please send it to [email protected]
