From the Editor

There’s not much room for me in this edition. Apologies for not being able to include everything in this edition.  It is, however, gratifying to have received some correspondence to include.  If you feel strongly about something let us know either by posting through my letter box or by email at needhamlink@gmail.com. It’s rather early to be thinking about Christmas but do make sure you are free on 14 December for the Village Christmas dinner. Keep up to date by checking www.needhamlink.co.uk 

Ladies’ Tractor Road Run

I’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to those in Needham - friends and people I had never met -  who sponsored me for the Tractor Run on 7 July.  It was an amazing day with crowds lining the lanes and the Thoroughfare in Harleston despite there being other attractions such as Wimbledon.  I’m overwhelmed by the generosity of the people who contributed towards the fantastic sum of £800 which has gone to Cancer Research UK, a really worthwhile charity.  Thank you!

Helen

Letter to the Editor

Are the residents of our village aware that our church is not in a very good position.  Is this the start of the decline that has happened to other churches? Perhaps over the next few years we may not even have our church open for services, baptisms, marriages and funerals.  It would be such a shame if this did happen as the Friends of St Peter’s worked so hard to have work done on the roof, chancel etc in order to preserve the building.

I, for one, know it is not easy to juggle work, social life, family, shopping etc in this busy world we live in but if more people do not try to attend some of the services in the church then the worst case scenario will happen and we will see our church door locked for good.

So please try to attend a service now and again.  You will be warmly greeted at any time.

IF YOU DON’T USE IT YOU WILL LOSE IT!

A very concerned resident