Remembering your Faithful Friend this Christmas
 Christmas may be a time to remember family and friends - but Dogs Trust Snetterton is also asking local dog owners to remember their four-legged friends this festive time, with a Canine Care Card.
The Canine Care Card is a free service, which helps to ensure your dog’s future, in the event of you either passing away, receiving a life-changing diagnosis or moving into a care home. This can often be a great concern to some people, who perhaps do not have a family member or friend in a position to look after their dog, should the worst happen. Therefore, by signing up to the service, Dogs Trust can offer peace of mind, reassuring you that your faithful friend will be well cared for by the charity.
It is easy to sign up to the service, which simply asks for some information on your dog, including their likes and dislikes, as well as your dog’s medical history and your vet details. It also asks for you to confirm who you would like as your Dog Guardian. This should be someone you trust, like a friend, family member, solicitor, neighbour or vet, who can sign over ownership of your dog to Dogs Trust on your behalf, should you become seriously ill or pass away.
You can register online by going to www.dogstrust.org.uk and searching for ‘Canine Care Card’ - or if you do not have access to the internet, you can request a paper version of the application form. Once the form is submitted, Dogs Trust will then write to you, to confirm when your application has been processed.
Once signed up, should your card ever need to be activated, Dogs Trust will then arrange with your Dog Guardian for your dog to come into the rehoming centre or into foster care. With a team of vets, trainers and behaviourists on hand if needed, your dog will then be welcomed, loved and well cared for by the charity, who will work tirelessly to find a loving new home for your much-loved canine companion.
If you would like further information about the Canine Care Card, or to request a paper application form, please contact Dogs Trust Snetterton’s Supporter Relations Officer, Paige Pope, at paige.pope@dogstrust.org.uk or phone 01953 497912.
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 Wilby WI
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
 The WI National Campaign: See The Signs is raising awareness of the subtle signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer – symptoms not always easily recognisable due to them being similar to other conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or the Menopause.
Wilby WI subsequently decided to raise awareness by organising a Drop-In session at Wilby Coronation Hall, early October.
Many locals and Suffolk East Federation WI members came along who - over a coffee and cake, viewed the handouts/information on display re the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer.
Also in attendance were two local doctors: Dr Anne Tebbit and Dr Dan Poulter (MP) who mingled, discussed concerns and offered their professional medical knowledge on the subject – both highlighted the importance of early diagnosis.
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Local Rider Jack Austin completes 2022 Scott Trial
 The Scott Trial (Yorkshire) is a British motorcycle Trials Competition dating from 1914 run over an off-road course of approximately 70-90 miles.
Renowned as one of the most challenging trials events in the UK, its appeal is to club riders as well as international professional riders.
Jack Austin from Brundish, Rider 103, finished 82nd and within the allowed time!
The Scott raises money for the "Scott charities", a range of local non-profit making organisations.
Richmond Motor Club hosted the annual 2022 Scott Trial charity event run on Saturday 15th October, with 200 riders, plus a charity relay team of six riders.
Despite a low fog and heavy rain shower first thing, the day was clear and both riders and spectators were treated to several sunny spells throughout the day.
The riders attempted 76 sections and covered approximately 87 miles over the day, all within a set time limit.
Out of the 200 starters, only 101 riders finished the full course within the allowed time.
Visit: YouTube The Scott 2022
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 The cost of things just keeps going up. The food shop doesn’t stretch as far and my bills just keep getting higher. I’ve made cutbacks and, at the moment, I’m just about managing but I’m really worried about how I’ll cope as it starts getting colder. What should I do?
You’re not alone in struggling with rising costs, but it’s important to know there is support available.
If you’re finding it hard to stay on top of bills, make sure you know what money you’ve got coming in and out each month. Citizens Advice has an online budgeting tool that can help with this - visit citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money to find this tool and more.
It’s also worth finding out if you’re eligible for any benefits or support with your energy and living costs. On the Citizens Advice website citizensadvice.org.uk there’s a benefits calculator, advice on how to reduce living costs and information on other ways to increase your income.
The good news is there is help with rising energy bills. From 1 October 2022, there’s a limit on gas and electricity prices for most households - this is called the Energy Price Guarantee and will be in place for two years.
From October you’ll also get £400 off your electricity bill. This is called the Energy Bills Support Scheme.
You don’t need to do anything to get the money and you won’t have to pay it back. The money will be paid in six instalments, you’ll get £66 in October and November followed by £67 in December, January, February and March.
You should automatically receive the energy discount if you pay by direct debit, standard credit or payment card.
If you have a prepayment meter that isn’t a smart meter, you’ll get the discount via vouchers or as an automatic credit when you top up at your usual top-up point. Your supplier will let you know how they will issue it.
If you have a smart prepayment meter, the credit should be automatically added to your meter.
If you can’t pay your bills, speak to your energy supplier as they have a responsibility to help you come up with a solution.
Citizens Advice Mid Suffolk can provide advice on this and other issues, including debt, employment, benefits and family law. You can contact them on 01449 676060 or use the contact form at midsuffolkcab.org.uk/contact-us .
More information and our opening hours can also be found at midsuffolkcab.org.uk/contact-us
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If you plan to order food please let us know in advance, no later than Tuesday, 8th November - it helps us enormously with preparation and is the only way to ensure you get your preferred selection (or indeed, anything at all!). 
The Phantom of the Open
The bar will also open on Wednesday evenings from 23rd November for Pool Nights. If you’d like to get involved, please contact Ian Taylor: 
Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich recently announced that, subject to the completion of legal necessities, The Reverend Enid Pow has been offered and accepted the position of Priest-in-Charge of the Four Rivers Benefice. Rev Enid is obliged to give her present employers, The Diocese of The Arctic, Canada, three months notice before she takes up her position with us here.
6.30 p.m. Saturday, 24th December at St Lawrence’s Church, Brundish. 