August

Holidays, they have come a long way from being just a day off on a "Holy Day" in the long distant past. These days people seem to take a holiday at the drop of a hat but they are very important and very good for us. They are a time to step out from the ordinary routine and to experience change, and a change is as good as a rest!

Even God In the story of creation took a day off when Hed finished, so we too need time off to re-create ourselves; mentally, physically and spiritually. If youve not done so already - have a nice holiday.

Yours Geoffrey

For services this month click on August Services

You are welcome to join with any of the following:
Every 2^nd Monday of the month 7.30pm Prayer Group at the Corner House, Bushy Lane, Hollesley
Every Wednesday at 7.30pm at Hollesley + Midday at Sutton
Every 4^th Friday Communion at Mary Warner Homes 2pm
Every 1^st Thursday Evensong at Glebe House, Hollesley 3pm
Every 3^rd Thursday Holy Communion at Glebe House 10.30am

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone for filling in your Village Appraisal Questionnaire. We have achieved around a 90% return rate which shows how interested everyone is in the future of Hollesley. It will take some time to enter all the data and we expect to have a display and to deliver the results in November. We need more people for data entry. This involves putting numbers into a laptop which you can do at home. Full training given. If anyone can spare a few hours to help please contact me or Rob Claxton. Tel.0l394 4lll50 or 01394 41023l or email
hollesley.appraisal@btinternet.com Viv Mason

BOYTON FETE
Saturday 4^th September, 2pm at Boyton Village Hall

Last years annual Fete was good, come along and help make this year even better! Volunteers are still required, if you feel you can help in some way please contact:
Fred Stentiford Tel. 01394 411469 Thank you.

We urgently require pieces of brightly coloured woven cotton or cotton/polyester fabric for new bunting to be made for Boyton Fete. The fabric can be any size, plain or patterned, the brighter the better - no knitted cottons please i.e. T-shirt material. Braid, bias binding, ric rac tape, sequins on tape, cord, ribbons and thread would also be welcome. Donations and offers of assistance to The White House, Boyton.

FOR REGULAR ACTIVITIES - Click on February 2004

If you would like to take part in the Cycle Ride the contacts for sponsor forms are:
Hollesley- Joan Butcher Tel 01394 411689
Boyton- Miles Shillingford Tel 01394 410176

FREE COURSES FOR PEOPLE IN THE WOODBRIDGE VICINITY
Held at Woodbridge.
(Run by Suffolk County Council Community Education)

"MOVE ON" COURSE
Do you need a qualification in English or Maths to plug a hole in your CV? Nows your chance! The aim of the "Move on" course is to support people who have missed out on GCSE English and Maths. The course will enable you to brush up these skills and gain a new qualification. Our groups are small. You can work at your own pace to improve the skills you need. You also decide when you are ready to take the qualification. It really is worth finding out more!

"KEY IN/LEARN ON" COURSE
Learn the basics of using a computer/word processor and use these skills to: Write letters and other messages, feel more confident with spelling and punctuation & improve presentation.

"KEY IN/ON LINE" COURSE
Want to send emails and use the Internet? This course is aimed at those who have basic computer skills but want to: Learn how to send emails and use the Internet & develop writing and research skills.

OUR GROUPS ARE FREE SMALL AND FRIENDLY
If you would like further information about the above courses please telephone:
Petrina Ansell Tel 01449 613693.

For 4 Sundays in August (8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th) we are running a tea shop in Boyton Village Hall from 11am - 5pm in aid of Boyton Church Building Fund Programme. Teas, coffees, cakes, cream teas and sandwiches will be available. Any remaining cakes will be auctioned at 4.30pm each day. There will also be a craft display. Offers of assistance to Nicola Cassy Tel 01394 411720 or Kay Stoddart Tel. 01394 411729

The piano in Boyton Village hall is up for sale with 2/3 of the proceeds going to the Church and Hall funds. Offers in excess of £60 welcome. Enquiries to view via Isobel Tel 01394 411409 or Val Tel 01394 410117.

As part of Boyton Church Building Fund Programme there will be an evening of Cabaret in Boyton Church with Beverley Klein. A show not to be missed. Tickets are £12.50 including a glass of wine and are available from: Malcolm Fleetwood Tel 01394 410409 and Woodbridge Books, The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge.

The Hollesley bellringing group continues to grow, with a practice every Friday at 7.30pm and ringing for Sunday services at 8.45am. Our outing this year will be on 9^th October. The "Rambling Ringers" will be visiting Hollesley on 12^th August between I11.30am  12.30pm and the Southwold & Reydon ringers will be with us on Saturday 9^th October at 2pm for 45 minutes. A peal on Sunday the 19th September between 2pm - 5pm is being attempted by experienced local ringers. The quality of ringing will be high for those who want to listen.

The Hollesley Phantom Archers would like to thank Suffolk ACRE, Local Network Fund for the grant which has enabled us to set up a junior archery club. The junior club will meet at Hollesley Village Hall on Thursday evenings and is open to all from 8  18 years old. Everyone must attend a six week introductory course to learn the basic skills of archery before attending any club meeting. Please contact the Phantom Archers Secretary, Karrie Mook on 01394 411928 regarding details and to book a place on the introductory course. Any adults interested in the senior archery club please contact the Phantom Archers Secretary on the above details.

Boyton Fete - 2pm on Saturday 4th September at Boyton Village Hall

Suffolk Historic Churches Trust Annual Sponsored Cycle Ride -Saturday 11th September 2004

FOR PARISH INFORMATION CLICK ON: February 2003