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Logo competition now open for BFCT!
Can you design a logo for the Beccles Fenland Charity Trust (BFCT)?
The BFCT has had a simple logo since 2011 but councillors now want to replace this logo with one that better reflects what the Trust does.
We are inviting members of the public (adults and children, there is no age limit to entries) to submit designs for an alternative logo for the Trust. There will be prizes!
Lions Clubs donate for Autistic Assistance Dog to aid local boy
Recently, the five Lions Clubs of Lions Clubs International District 105CE Zone 4C were approached to see if they could help a local family who needed an Autistic Assistance Dog for their young son, who is autistic. The five Clubs that make up District 105CE Zone 4C are; Beccles & District Lions Club, Bungay Area Lions Club, Halesworth Lions Club, Lowestoft Lions Club and Southwold (Solebay) Lions Clubs. All agreed to help the family by providing the money to buy a dog along with supporting
them with the specialist training the dog will need to meet the specific requirements of their autistic son.
After meeting with the mother, Miss Hannah Day along with her son Elliot, the Zone 4C Club Presidents and club members presented a £4,000 cheque for the purchase and training of the autistic assistance dog.
Miss Day said: "I cannot thank the Lion Clubs of Zone 4C enough for this kind donation as it will help Elliot enormously. Elliot is almost six now and is completely nonverbal, he doesn't say a single word and being autistic, he does require a high level of around-the-clock care. You simply can't take your eyes off him. Although Elliot is such a happy little boy regardless and absolutely LOVES nothing more than being in his own little world and being outside, you'll often find him on his swing.
We do not know what the future holds for Elliot. It's a very scary unknown. However, by having an assistance dog, we hope that this will a big help to not only the family, it will be an immense help for Elliot too. The dog will be trained to give Elliot more freedom while out
and about, search and find if he disappears, support him around the house with deep pressure therapy, alert us if Elliot leaves the house without an adult and so much more. The training programme will be intense and so hopefully they will bond immediately."
A spokesman for the Zone 4C Clubs added: "Once we heard about Miss Day and Elliot's situation, all the Clubs unanimously agreed to help in any way they could. We're also keen to see how things progress and look forward to seeing both Elliot and his assistance dog form that close connection that will really help him going forward. This is why, I'm sure we all joined the Lions to see the smiles on those happy faces of people we can and have been able to help where possible."
If you wish to know more about becoming a friend or member of any one of the local Lions Club mentioned in the article and the work Lions Clubs do, please contact the Lions District 105CE Region 4 Chair, Lion Chris Eglington on 07454 212036 or email: cd_eglington@btinternet.com
Any ideas are welcome, there are no rules as to what has to be included, but you might like to think about how you reflect that the trust owns lots of green open spaces for wildlife and recreation, much of which is by the river. To enter, please send your design by email to: admin@ becclestowncouncil.gov. uk or post it to: BFCT Logo Competition, Beccles Town Council, The Walk, Beccles, NR34 9AJ.
Closing date for submissions is August 31st. Prizes will be awarded for the following categories: 'Under 11', '11-16' and '16+'. To find out more about BFCT, go to: www. becclestowncouncil. gov.uk/beccles-fenlandcharity-trust.
Harleston Choral Society
Harleston Choral Society will once again be holding a two-day singing workshop (on August 17th & 18th) for members and non-members, in St. James Village Hall, IP19 0PH. There will be four half-day 'pick and mix' sessions, 10am4pm, £5 per session. You can bring your own lunch, or buy soup and a roll for £5. Payment (cash only please) will be taken on the door.
• Saturday AM: Reading music, performance studies and Latin pronunciation in singing.
• Saturday PM: Breathing and warming up, using music from Carl Orff Carmina Burana.
• Sunday AM: Come and sing session. Work on Sanctus from Haydn Missa Sancti Nicolai.
• Sunday PM: Come and sing session. Ding Dong Merrily on High with a 'performance' at the end!
Please book by emailing: amanda.fletcher111@gmail.com,
giving your name, number and/or email. Please let us know which sessions you'd like to attend and if you'd like to buy lunch. We'll be back singing again on September 2nd (the start of our autumn term), 7pm for a 7:30pm start. Come and join us, especially if you're a potential tenor! We'll be rehearsing Haydn Missa Sancti Nicolai and other seasonal music in preparation for our Christmas Concert on December 14th. We've been singing since 2000. We're a friendly community choir, there are no auditions, and music is provided for free. Practices are on Monday evenings from 7:30pm-9:30pm, in The London Road Church, Harleston, IP20 9BH. Parking is available in The Original Factory Shop, almost opposite the church. Further details about the choir are available on the website: www.harlestonchoralsoc.org. uk or from Stella Brownsea at: heidihouse@btinternet.com
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Lions District 105CE Region 4 Chair presenting the cheque to both Miss Hannah Day and Elliot along with his grandmother and Zone 4C Club Presidents and members looking on
Cat sculpture auction to support Cats Protection
Some time ago, the Anglia Coastal branch of Cats Protection re-homed two ginger cats, when a lovely lady sadly passed away.
The lady had been an avid collector of beautiful cat sculptures by Winstanley, Susie Marsh and other artists. In gratitude for finding his daughters beloved ginger cats new homes, her father donated her impressive collection of sculptures to raise money for the Cats Protection.
We're thrilled to announce that all of these gorgeous sculptures will be on display between August 8th and September 8th, and will be available to purchase at Merlina-Arts, Earsham Heritage Mill, Church Road, Earsham, Bungay, NR35 2TQ. MerlinaArts is open from Thursday to
Sunday between 10am-2pm.
If you'd like to view the cat sculptures for sale, there will be a silent auction for the larger pieces and there will also be a tombola available. Many of the sculptures will also be available to purchase on the day you visit the gallery.
All money raised from the sculpture sales will go directly to the Anglia Coastal branch of Cats Protection and will be used for food and vets bills towards the cats currently in their care.
So, please do take the time to go along and view these beautiful sculptures, you might see one that you like!
Our grateful thanks also go to Alison Lewsley and Debra Hartman of Merlina-Arts for their help in organising this sale on our behalf.
Celebrating a year of Bungay Community Support at Number 28
We at Bungay Community Support recently celebrated the first anniversary of opening Number 28 Community Hub on Wingfield Street. It was wonderful to see guests and volunteers come together to mark a year of growth and support to the Bungay community and surrounding villages. Since opening, Number 28 has become a vital resource, offering essential support and a range of activities. We've provided outreach services such as Citizens Advice and Job Club. We've established our Food Hall, and sessions such as Baby Basics and breakfast, and Tech Support. Number 28 has also become a welcoming place where residents
can call in for company and a chat, helping to combat loneliness and build community spirit.
The celebration highlighted the hub's achievements and the strong community spirit we've fostered. Looking ahead, we are hoping to expand our services to meet the community's evolving needs. With ongoing support, we're dedicated to continuing our mission of helping residents and strengthening the community. Here's to another successful year at Number 28!
Closure of Beccles RAF charity branch
The Beccles branch of the RAF Association has agreed to close.
The local branch (founded in 1965) has been closed following the recent 15 years of providing support and comradeship for serving and RAF veterans and their families in the Beccles and Southwold area of North Suffolk and raising 10s of thousands of pounds in donations for the RAF charity.
This action followed the difficulty of filling the vacancies on the branch committee which must, by law, contain a minimum of three members in order to operate a branch.
These members would also need to be trustees of the branch to comply with the requirements of our Royal Charter, RAFA Regulations and the Charity Commission Rules governing Registration.
However, this closure (with the support of the RAFA Head Office) has resulted in the previous committee at their initial meeting on June 19th, to re-organise into a Registered Members Group (RMG), which following the committee meeting of the new group, has commenced operations in the local area without delay.
This action has enabled our membership to continue to enjoy all the usual benefits of membership without interruption. Members now have
the opportunity and choice either to remain with the new Beccles & Southwold RMG or choose another branch or group as their primary contact with RAFA. You can also opt to join the Head Office membership list.
The local committee would also welcome all its previous branch members to the RMG to enjoy all the usual membership benefits without exception.
If you have not decided your choice by July 1st 2024, you will automatically be moved to the Head Office listings.
Please call the Head Office listings on 0800 018 2361 and ask for Emma Houghton.
For further information, you may also call President Brian on 01502 711502 or VicePresident Edie Earl on: 07842 379453. Should you be aware of any member who is in need of welfare assistance, please call in confidence without delay. Please note, that the 2024 Events Programme for the previous branch has been adopted in whole by the RMG and will continue uninterrupted throughout the year. The original branch website is also in the process of being updated and will be in operation shortly.
Many thanks to all our members and supporters for your understanding.
President Brian Vousden, RAF Association, Beccles & Southwold Area RMG
Beccles Bell Tower is open to the public on a Wednesday and Saturday throughout the summer months (AprilOctober). The volunteers are in need of some help to cover Saturday shifts. They are looking for someone to offer a couple of hours to guide people to the top of the tower and back down again. Hours are flexible as to what you can offer and not every Saturday is expected. Please get in touch via email: admin@becclestowncouncil. gov.uk or by phone: 01502 712109. To speak with the team, you can call 07729 756115 during open days, or pop in and have a chat.
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New members, fundraising success, and floral splendour
Addison and the 'Single Stem' was won by Jenny Sheppard. Members were asked if they wished this monthly competition to continue. Continue was the unanimous vote. Therefore, we hope to see lots more entries from members in the future.
Ann Westover promoted the Wickham Market Village Show being held in August. Show schedules were available.
on July 19th and 20th from 10am-5pm on the Saturday and Sunday with services at 12pm on the Saturday. Entrance is free. For more information, please contact: simon@stmargaretslowestoft. co.uk
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Paula promoted a Flower Festival with Music at St. Margaret's Church, Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft
June then introduced our demonstrator for the evening who had been held up in an accident, lost in roadworks diversions and misled by her satnav. Oh dear we felt so sorry for her.
Madeleine Bradley 'Splendour of the Season'
Surprisingly unfazed by her long miserable journey to us, Madeline quickly set too and produced six beautiful designs in very interesting containers.
The first one was of some beautiful Mini Sunflowers and Lemon Carnations with Bear Grass and Medolina to create open space. Other designs
and soon we had a lovely display on the stage. The vote of thanks was given by Bronwyn and members were able to take photos. Following the raffle, some lucky members went home with one of the arrangements. We wished Madeline a better journey home and reminded members that our next meeting would be on July 25th, when following a change to the programme, we'll have a talk and demonstration by Victoria from The Meadow Patch in Worlingworth. Doors open at 6:30pm for 7pm start. First visit is free.
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Apricot Roses, Hedgerow Foliage, Buddleia, Canterbury Bells, Senecio, Lavender, Anthuriums, Antirrhinum Lilies and Hypericum Berries. Each design
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An update from Halesworth 2nd Brownies
Since our last report, we've been up to lots!
We have learnt all about the countryside code and what we need to do to respect our countryside and then we made posters to show what we learnt.
We spent an evening learning how to read maps and how to use a compass. We then put our skills to use by using a map of Halesworth to find locations in the town, including the Post Office and our meeting place.
We also learnt about different countries rules on what they allow into their countries. We then played a game where we each added an imaginary item into a suitcase and then remember what the last person had said, we had very interesting items added.
We also learnt the importance of keeping items dry from the wet weather as well as the importance of keeping our feet dry. We completed an activity based around wrapping our items up in a plastic bag and getting them wet. The Brownies did very well at keeping their items dry.
We completed a positive statements activity, where we decorated pebbles with positive messages on, which we have now hidden in Halesworth Town Park. If you've been lucky enough to find one of our pebbles, please feel free to keep it, or re-hide it for someone else to find!
We took a trip to the park
to complete a scavenger hunt and then had a play on the park equipment.
We had a trip to the cinema to watch Inside Out 2, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed and we each got a special badge.
We took part in a trail around town with small groups going in different directions to see what caught the Brownies attention and we ended back in the park and then had fun playing on the park equipment.
We took a trip to Penguins House where we had a picnic tea, enjoyed playing games and enjoyed an ice lolly.
On our last evening, we enjoyed playing games, including parachute. We enjoyed chips and an ice lolly.
2nd Halesworth Brownie Pack is celebrating a very special anniversary this year, it's our 40th birthday! We're planning a celebration for the autumn, and would like to invite Brownies and volunteers, past and present to join us in marking this very special occasion. Please spread the word and we'll let you know as soon as possible once we have more details.
We sadly said goodbye to Jenna (Snowy) at the end of term and we wish her the very best in the next adventure, we will all miss you.
Shelia, Karen, Sarah and Jenna
Edgar Sewter Playschool, Holiday & Out of School Club
Our Summer Holiday Club will run from July 22nd to August 23rd and we welcome children from all schools from ages four years and over.
Recently, the Play School enjoyed a lovely visit to the Oasis Camel Centre at Cratfield, children and parents had fun watching the animals and playing in the sunshine. We welcome enquiries for children from two
years and over for places in September.
After School Club and Breakfast Club will resume in September at the start of the new term. For further details, please email: esplayschool@gmail.com or call: 07796 044277 to register with us or book a place.
For help with childcare costs, visit: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
By Year 6 at Bungay Primary
To learn manners,
To celebrate with banners.
To artistically draw,
To show balances on the floor.
To compete in sports,
To work with your cohort.
To love to read,
To aspire to succeed.
To learn to love fractions,
To use them in calculations.
To apply adjectives,
To learn with objectives.
To chat in French
To help on the Buddy Bench.
To write with verbs,
To plant some herbs.
To work with respect,
To make your brain connect.
To complete experiments,
To be in your element.
To tunefully play instruments,
To glow with compliments.
To map out the countries,
To classify the monkeys.
At the end of the day, It will all pay off in some way!
Bramfield, Ringsfield and Brampton Primary Schools activities
As the school year comes to an end at Ringsfield, the Reception children have worked together to harvest some the produce in the school garden that we have been looking after this summer term. They picked the broad beans and peas and then took them out of their pods. They also dug up the potatoes and picked the ripe strawberries. The children were very excited to taste the peas and strawberries and some of the broad beans and potatoes were used for the school dinners. We have had a very successful crop this year!
We just want to say how proud we are of the children and all of their achievements during their time in Reception!
Reception children at Bramfield Primary have finished their first year at school learning about one of their favourite topics, dinosaurs. First, we learnt that when scientists talk about dinosaurs, they mean a special kind of animal that lived on land which had legs tucked under their body. We explored fossils and found out how we know what
we know about dinosaurs using clues from the past. We made our own dinosaur skeletons using salt dough bones and dried pasta and sorted dinosaurs into herbivores and carnivores by looking at the shape of their teeth. To celebrate our learning we set up a dinosaur museum for our parents to visit, displaying all our fantastic writing, pictures and models. And finally, here is one of our favourite dinosaur jokes: Why did diplodocus have such a long neck? Because it had smelly feet!
At Brampton, the Reception children have been celebrating their first year with us. We decided to have a Teddy Bears Picnic. The
children brought in a teddy from home and we made homemade pizzas at school. The children chose what toppings to add to their pizza, spread the tomato sauce and chopped up their toppings. We had a fabulous time. We are very proud of how far our little learners have come this year with their learning. We hope you all have a fantastic summer. Well done children!
Bramfield's Dinosaur Dig
Brampton's Teddy Bears Picnic
Ringfield's Produce
Beccles gets ready for the town's biggest annual event on August 17th and 18th weekend!
The event gets under way on Saturday 17th August, at Beccles Quay events arena on Fen Lane at 1pm with our 'Fun Dog Show' (classes are listed on our website: www.becclescarnival.co.uk ).
The dog show has kindly been sponsored by Cobby Dog, Vitalin, Gilbertson & Page, Heather's Hairee Hounds and Purina.
'Beccles Baby Competition' will take place during the afternoon along with arena displays and much more. Finishing off the afternoon, events will be 'Beccles Got Talent Under 17's Final' which has been sponsored by Beccles Caxton Club.
There will be stalls, a beer tent, street food area and fun zone with rides and inflatables will also be open. Entry to the events on the Quay are £3 per adult and free for the under 5's.
Saturday evening sees the return of 'Beccles Quay Rocks' live music on stage from 6pm.
Kicking off the evening's entertainment is 'Beccles Got Talent Over 18's Final' which has kindly been sponsored by Hales Group. One of the bands live on stage is Captain Scarlet band. Who are an East Anglian function band. They'll be singing various songs through the decades of music, a little something for everyone.
Another act performing is Leon Mallett who is more recently known as the 'East Anglian Boy'
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and seen on XFactor in 2017. Leon will be singing his wellknown internet sensation songs along with a few more wellknown tracks.
Our final band headlining this year's event is 'Wrong Jovi' the UK's leading Bon Jovi tribute band. Wrong Jovi is the UK's most known and popular tribute band to the incredibly successful Bon Jovi! Playing a wide range of the most popular hits plus lots more! Entry to Beccles Quay Rock's is £3 per person and under 5's free. We're happy for you to bring a picnic on to site, but no glass bottles will be permitted.
The Carnival Parade takes place on Sunday 18th, gathering at Roy's of Beccles car park and setting off at 1pm. Cheyenne Wilson (Carnival Queen), her Princesses Violet, Daisy, and Prince Elijah leading the colourful cavalcade as it winds its way through the town centre and down to Beccles Quay.
This year's carnival parade including floats, dance groups, fancy dress characters, bands and much more. Just before our Carnival parade leaves Roy's, we'll be having 20 Mustangs from 'Simply Mustang UK' set off and making some noise around the route.
Carnival parade route:
Starting from Roys, the parade will turn left onto Gosford Road, turning left onto Station Road, into Market Street. Then left onto New Market, left onto The Walk, onto Saltgate, and then straight down
Northgate, straight onto Fen Lane ending up at Beccles Quay.
The carnival organisers would like to encourage everyone watching the parade to put at least 10p in a donation bucket on the parade route as this helps us keep the Carnival going for many more years.
Please note, the Quay bridge will be monitored from 1:30pm3pm, this is due to health and safety. We'd suggest accessing the Quay via the Travis Perkins entrance.
'Sunday Live at the Quay' from 1pm will be an assortment of performers and arena displays including a surprise guest live on stage mid-afternoon.
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There will be stalls, a beer tent, street food area, fun zone including rides and inflatables open from 1pm-6pm on Beccles Quay. Entry to the event will be £3 per person and under 5's free.
Annette (Carnival Coordinator) thanked the volunteers who put on the carnival and the businesses and supporters who donate and sponsor the event to help with the running costs. She appealed to people attending to give generously. She said: "Financially, this year has been particularly difficult to raise funds and we've really struggled to get the money we need to put on the carnival this year. I cannot emphasise enough that as much
as we love all the pennies and tuppences you save all year to put in the buckets on the parade route, if everyone watching can put in 10p, we can continue to offer everything we do."
Denise (Parade Organiser) reinforced the co-ordinators comments, and stressed the carnival was not run or funded by the Council. She said: "Like most organisations recently, things are not as easy to keep ticking over, we really need your help with volunteers but most importantly with your donations. It is a fantastic advert for our town and gives a real boost to the local economy, attracting thousands of visitors over the weekend."
Local builder Kerslake supports Halesworth Swifts
Installing nest boxes calls for skill, strength and a head for heights! Which is why
Bungay Camera Club members face new three-theme challenge
The members of Bungay Camera Club were faced with a new challenge for their latest evening of competition. The challenge was to submit three individual images for three different themes. Usually, there's a single theme covered by a colour and a mono print. Plus a projected digital image (PDI).
It was thought that widening the choice of topics would encourage more scope for creativity and allow newer club members to get involved with producing images to put forward into a competition format.
The three themes were: 'A book' (coloured prints), 'Frozen in time' (mono prints) and 'On a small scale' (PDI's).
The judge for the competition was Rob Howarth LRPS, from Lowestoft and he had the task of scoring, out of 20 points, the many and varied images.
Before starting his critique and awarding points, Mr Howarth commented: ''I'm very pleased
to be returning to Bungay Camera Club as it's always an interesting evening seeing the images presented. Not only will I be scoring the image, but I'll be making observations on the way the print is mounted, as this can sometimes affect the way an image is viewed. Although, this will not affect the mark given to the image itself.''
Mr Howarth then began to give his remarks and observations about the colour and mono prints before giving their awarded scores. Following a break for refreshments, Mr Howarth resumed his judging and scoring for the PDI images. After receiving a show of thanks from the club Chairperson Sue Grief LRPS, Mr Howarth replied that: "The standard of images on show was high and it was great to see that a lot of creativity and thought had gone into producing the prints and PDI's. It's been another enjoyable evening spent with Bungay
Financial focus on... Dying without a Will
Research indicates that over half of the adult population in the UK do not have a valid Will (according to multiple sources).
This means that when they die, their assets are distributed in accordance with the Intestacy Rules which can cause all manner of problems if assets are sent to undeserving members of a family or, for example, a substantial inheritance is left to teenage adults without any control.
Assuming you live in England or Wales, if you die Intestate, the current rules are:
• Married/civil partnership with no children: Your spouse receives everything.
• Married/civil partnership with children: Your spouse receives your personal assets and the first £322,000 in value. The remainder is split equally between your spouse and your children (including illegitimate and adopted but not stepchildren). It becomes more complicated if you are neither married or in a civil partnership. Now, in order of set off, your assets go absolutely to your children and then to your living parents (equally), before your siblings are considered as beneficiaries. If the assets still cannot be distributed, the rules then send your assets to your living grandparents and then to your aunts and uncles. (If either your children, siblings or aunts and uncles have already died but have themselves left beneficiaries, those beneficiaries can stand in their stead). Ultimately, if no beneficiaries can be found, your estate goes to the Crown.
(The government claims thousands of
such cases each year). If your assets to pass to a minor, the government will hold them in trust until they reach age 18 whereupon their inheritance is released to them without any controls, whether or not they are financially mature enough to handle the responsibility.
Even without considering whether tax planning might be useful, a simple Will can prevent your assets going where they shouldn't. With modern lives being a lot more complicated than the simple old-fashioned family unit, having a Will has never been more important and can save so many problems.
For Will preparation, whilst not legally obligatory, is recommended that you should contact a suitably qualified solicitor or Will preparer. For inheritance tax advice, you should speak to a suitably qualified tax professional. Hope this helps. For further information, please contact Robin Beadle (pictured) via email: robin.beadle@ensors.co.uk.
Disclaimer: Specialist advice should always be sought prior to taking any action on matters discussed in this article.
Camera Club and I look forward to visiting again."
The club members scoring 1st place (marks of 20 points) and 2nd place (marks of 19 points) were:
Colour prints: A Book
Joint 1st place was won by Jim Moore with 'Murder In Mind' and Mark Gray with 'Cook Book'. Joint 2nd place was won by Andy Wilson with 'A Clockwork Orange', Ian Anderson with 'The Sea The Sea' and Peter Nixon with 'I'll Just Get My Shell Suit and Trainers'.
Mono prints: Frozen In Time
Joint 1st place was won by Peter Nixon with 'Freeze FrameBattling The Beast' (pictured above) and Andy Wilson with 'Iced Up at 18:54:41'. Joint 2nd place was won by Jim Moore with 'What's The Time, Dandelion', David Penrose with 'Frozen In The Glacier', Richard Roberts with 'Frozen In Time' and Ian Anderson with 'Moment Of Impact'.
PDI's:
On A Small Scale
Joint 1st place was won by Andy Wilson with 'Woodland Fungi' and Sue Grief with 'Scaling The Peaks'. Joint 2nd place was won by Adrian Muttitt with 'Old Guys Rule', David Penrose with 'A Little Family Visit To Trafalgar Square' and Ian Anderson with 'Just Hanging'.
An important future date for the diary is August 31st when Bungay Camera Club will be holding their Annual Exhibition and Fair at Broome Village Hall.
For more information about joining Bungay Camera Club, the remaining programme for 2024 and image gallery, please visit: www.bungaycameraclub.org
Halesworth Swifts group were very pleased to have the help of local building company Kerslake to help install new boxes at height. Toby Kerslake and Les Hambling made short work of putting up two boxes in the town. We hope that these will be used by swifts in years to come. Despite the cool rainy weather, there have been a good number of swifts around Halesworth this season. The young will have fledged by early August and
will be taking to the skies over Halesworth. Once the fledglings leave the nest, they won't land for two to three years as they eat and sleep on the wing. In July, Halesworth Swifts were pleased to be able to deliver a fledgling that fell out of its nest in Chediston Street to the Wildlife Lounge in Thetford. It was a well-developed youngster and, with expert care, this little bird will soon be flying off to Africa.
Swifts migrate to the Congo in Equatorial Africa for the winter and return in early May to breed in England. That is a round trip of 8,000 miles and we hope that you agree swifts are miraculous birds that we can be proud to help.
If you're interested in being a supporter, please follow us on Facebook at 'Halesworth Swifts'. You can also email: halesworthswifts@gmail.com
Charity donations from RAOB
The Britannia Lodge RAOB (Buffs) had a special evening to help local charities recently.
Two representatives from five organisations were invited into the Caxton Club room after a shortened Lodge meeting and were presented with cheques of £300 each. They thanked the brothers of the Lodge and explained how the money will benefit them.
The rest of the evening was enjoyed with social chat, refreshments and a raffle (to add more money to the Charity Fund for the future).
The beneficiaries were: BACT (Community Transport for Waveney & South Norfolk), The May Centre, Beccles Salvation Army, St. Luke's Lunch Club and Beccles Men's Shed.
Pink Ladies' Tractor Road Run 2024
A bumper number of ladies took part in this year's Pink Ladies' Tractor Road Run to mark the 20th run of this iconic event.
On Sunday 7th July, a spectacular convoy of more than 190 tractors swathed in pink travelled a 20-mile route through south Norfolk and north Suffolk.
Thousands of people packed the route in support, while family and friends joined the ladies at a picnic lunch in sunshine and then rain at Gawdy Hall meadow just outside Harleston.
Organiser Annie Chapman,
who was driving one of the oldest tractors on the run (a 1950 David Brown Cropmaster) said: "How lucky were we! We managed to avoid the worst of the weather both on the outward journey and, almost, on the way back! Apart from the amazing support for the nearly 200 ladies around the 20-mile route, our wonderful town of Harleston was almost overwhelming. We were very appreciative of the safety measures put in place by TMO Highways, (whose staff gave their time free) as the pavements and marketplace were packed with
News from Framlingham and Saxmundham Cats Protection
It was great to see the many visitors to our stalls at the Woodbridge Regatta on a chilly day in June and at Southwold Street Festival on a sunnier day! Thank you all for your support. We look forward to seeing you at the Framlingham Country Show on August 17th and 18th.
Thinking of giving a cat a home? Getting a cat can be both exciting and daunting, leaving a lot to think about. From kitting out your home ready for your new arrival, to keeping your cat safe. All cats have different personalities that make them the perfect pet for the right home. For some, adopting a kitten is ideal but an older cat might be a great option for a quieter household. Cats with disabilities make great companions too, especially as indoor pets. At Fram & Sax, we make every effort to ensure a great match for each adopted cat! When the cat first arrives,
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hundreds of enthusiastic wellwishers. What an emotional trip for so many of the lady drivers and, I know, many of the public watching. Thank you to everyone who made this event possibleand so spectacular!"
People turned out to cheer the ladies on along the route in towns, villages, lay-bys and gardens. Houses and businesses were bedecked in pink bunting, banners and flags and many supporters were dressed head-to-toe in pink.
The total raised from this year's event will be announced on September 6th, 2024.
Annie Chapman said: "As with any event of this size, it cannot be achieved without the support of many people. I'd like to thank everyone involved, all the drivers, all the people who lend tractors, the land-owners, the many marshals, collecting ladies and anyone else who helps to make this event happen, it's a large team effort!"
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and safety, both inside and out. The average life expectancy of a cat is around 14 years, with many living well beyond this age. It's important to be able to assess your cat's quality of life to prevent suffering as they get older or become ill. If there comes a time when your cat is in continual pain, discomfort or distress, the most loving and courageous way you can show how much you care is to end their suffering. Making the decision to euthanise your much-loved pet is a difficult one and guidance from your vet will be invaluable at this stage. We're here to offer advice on everything from choosing the right cat, common health issues and when to say goodbye to your beloved companion. Cat looking for a home: Pictured right is Honey, who is about two years old. She has an unusual black coat with flame red colouring running through it. She has a beautiful character and is an extremely friendly and chatty young cat. Honey loves everyone she meets and wins them all over. She enjoys playing and she will be a wonderful companion in her new home. Please contact
'Freeze Frame - Battling The Beast' by Peter Nixon won joint 1st place in the 'Frozen in Time' theme (mono print)
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June 2024: A brief summer burst amidst cooler, drier weather
We had a short
summer
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of June but are yet to experience persistent warmth, which I'm sure many people would appreciate. This summary is compiled from the records of Stephen Bartholomew of Beccles.
June 2024
• Max temp: 27.0C (80F) on the 26th, compared with 28.4C (83F) in June 2023.
• Min temp: 6.2C (43F) on the 10th, compared with 7.5C (45F) in June 2023.
• Avg. max temp: 20.07C (68F) in 2024. 22.16C (71F) in 2023.
19.80C (67F) average.
• Avg. min temp: 10.47C (50F) in 2024. 12.66C (54F) in 2023. 10.24C (50F) average.
• Mean temp: 15.27C (59F) in 2024. 17.41C (63F) in 2023. 15.02C (59F) average.
• Rainfall total: 1.30", compared with 0.87" in June 2023. (30year average (1981-2010) 2.13"). 2024 total: 61% of the average.
• Most rainfall on one day: 0.35" on the 10th.
• Wind direction, mainly from: South-west 10 days, north-west 7 days, north 3 days and west 3 days.
June 2024 overall was a month of near average temperatures and was somewhat drier than the long-term average, this however does not tell the full story. It was the coolest June following the previous 7 being warmer-thanaverage. A month of contrasting fortunes:
From our perspective, the poor position of the jet stream often created a northerly-type
wind direction responsible for some particularly chilly days experienced during the first half of June. This first half included only 2 days which reached, or exceeded 20C, while 2 days failed to even reach 15C. The most miserable day being the 10th, which recorded not only the coolest maximum (13.6C), the coolest air minimum (6.2C) but was also the wettest day of the month (0.35"). That 13.6C maximum was actually cooler than the lowest maximum in May (14.0C), only the 6th occasion on my 57-year record that this has occurred. There were also 6
nights when the air temperature fell below 8C, the last 2 of which were noted as late as the 19th and 20th. Thankfully from the 16th onwards, only 3 days failed to reach 20C, mainly due to an initial run of days when southwesterly winds prevailed. Then, higher pressure developed and created a lengthy settled spell which eventually led to the first decent warm run of days this year to date. 5 consecutive days reached or exceeded 25C (23rd to 27th inclusive), on the last day of this warm spell, the temperature had at last recovered to just
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exceed the long-term average for the month.
In comparison, despite a cool first week, 2023 had the second warmest June mean temperature on my record (17.4C) behind 2017 (mean 17.7C). These figures even surpassed the memorable June 1976 (mean 17.2C). This year (compared to 2023) our mean temperature was over 2C lower.
This was the 3rd consecutive drier-than-average June. Also, only the 2nd drier-than-average month since June 2023. All but 0.16" of the 1.30" rainfall total was recorded during the 8th-16th.
This being another "quirk" in our weather fortunes. Following a wet May, during which the last 8 days observed rainfall, the first week of June saw only 1 rainy day. Then later in month, only 1 rain day during the 13 day period (17th-29th June inclusive). The uncertain conditions continued into the early days of July. The 2nd recorded a maximum temperature of only 16.0C, which was the equal coolest July day since 10/07/2014. Furthermore, 0.16" of rain was recorded on both the 1st and 2nd. Hardly the ideal summer weather!
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The Magpies is rightly proud to be one of a select group of hockey clubs in the country to achieve the England Hockey ClubMark accreditation. This recognises that the club is well organised, has clear structures, operates to a core set of criteria and has good practices in place to ensure that it can deliver quality hockey experiences in a vibrant and sustainable club environment.
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JULY 17TH - SEPTEMBER 8TH
Raveningham Sculpture Trail
The Raveningham Centre, NR14 6NU Open Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm. Established annual exhibition of contemporary artworks in the grounds of Castell Farm, a Tudor farmhouse at The Raveningham Centre. This year, 63 selected artists created diverse site-specific artworks for the trail & 3 pop-up gallery spaces. Contemporary art in a rural setting. Trail curated by Sarah Cannell. £8pp (under 18's free). waveneyvalleysculpturetrail.wordpress.com
AUGUST 2ND
Lowestoft Longshoremen Sea Shanties
St. Michael's Church, Beccles
12:30pm-1:15pm. The Friends of St. Michael's Church are hosting their annual Lunchtime Concerts Series. In aid of church restoration & maintenance. Light lunches, tea & coffee available from 12pm. Free admission. There will be a retiring collection.
AUGUST 2ND
Mindhunter & Manhunter
Beccles Public Hall
7:30pm. A night of insight into the murder investigation & mind of the notorious serial killer, Levi Bellfield. Tickets: £15.
AUGUST 2ND, 16TH & 28TH
ChimChim Thai
Three Rivers Pitch & Paddle
5pm-9pm. Scrumptious homestyle, plant-based Thai food for all to enjoy! Everyone welcome! Depending on demand/weather, times may change On yoga Wednesdays, food will be served from 6pm.
AUGUST 2ND
The Big Night Out! - Beccles Public Hall
7:30pm-11:50pm. 80s & 90s anthems. Party night filled with pop anthems from across multiple decades! Not your average club night! Tickets: from £12.
AUGUST 3RD
Craft & Collectors Fair
Blyburgate Hall, Beccles
10am-4pm. Candles, home fragrance, arts & crafts, bags, jewellery, accessories, toys & games, Funko Pop Vinyls, Disney collectables, books, records, crystals and more! Free entry. For more info, email: kellypolley@hotmail.com
AUGUST 3RD
Rust & Stardust: Black Shuck Fisher Theatre, Bungay
11am. Children's theatre adaptation of the famous folk legend. A frightening, poetical exploration of the black dog within us all. Tickets £5.
AUGUST 3RD & 24TH
Quiz Night
The Club @ 2 London Road, Beccles
7:30pm start. £2.50pp, teams of up to 4. Please book in your team. Bar open from 7pm. For more info, please contact Sarah on 01502 713535 or email: theclubbeccles@yahoo.co.uk.
AUGUST 3RD
'Wake Up The Nation'
The Dove Inn, Alburgh, IP20 0EP
8pm. Mod Revival LIVE
AUGUST 3RD & 4TH
Black Shuck Festival - Bungay Theatre, music, performance, art, literature, history, offering exciting & thrilling activities for all ages & abilities, immersing visitors in the rich folklore of the region, set in the stunning natural environment of Bungay & the Waveney valley.
AUGUST 4TH
Rust & Stardust: The Wild Man of Orford Fisher Theatre, Bungay 11am. Exciting combination of handmade puppets, live theatre, medieval music & sand, glass & shadow animation in a story of humanity, monstrosity & the un-tameable wild. Tickets £5.
AUGUST 7TH
Acoustic Open Mic Night 7:30pm
The Dove Inn, Alburgh, IP20 0EP
AUGUST 7TH, 14TH, 21ST & 28TH
Bungay Bridge Club
Mettingham Village Hall, NR35 1TJ
6:30pm. We play Duplicate Bridge every Wednesday. Players at all levels welcome. If you've not played bridge before, lessons can be arranged. If you need a partner, please call Janet on 07721 956672 or Steve on 07872 451807.
AUGUST 8TH
Beowulf - Fisher Theatre, Bungay
7:30pm. One of the earliest & most famous examples of Anglo Saxon poetry, the tale of Beowulf has enthralled readers for centuries. Tickets £15.
AUGUST 8TH, 9TH, 10TH, 22ND, 23RD & 24TH
Petite Pancakes
Three Rivers Pitch & Paddle
Petite Pancakes of Stowmarket are joining us again this year to serve up some more deliciousness.
Times & dates vary, with both breakfast & dinner options! Everyone welcome.
AUGUST 9TH
Charlotte Moore Songs from the Shows & Other Songs St. Michael's Church, Beccles 12:30pm-1:15pm. The Friends of St. Michael's Church are hosting their annual Lunchtime Concerts Series. In aid of church restoration & maintenance. Light lunches, tea & coffee will be available from 12pm. Admission: Free. There will be a retiring collection.
AUGUST 10TH
Magic & Marvels! - Beccles Public Hall
2pm. A one-man variety show, jam packed with amazing magic & crazy circus thrills! Magic, pure & simple, for all the family.
AUGUST 10TH
Beccles Living History Walk Outside The Bear & Bells, Beccles
Come face-to-face with the more colourful characters & stories from Beccles in an entertaining 90 min tour of the town. Walks start outside the Bear & Bells in Old Market at 7:30pm. Buy tickets in advance from Saxons of Beccles to reserve your place. Adults: £5. Under 12s: £1. Accompanied under 5s: Free. Tours limited to 50 people to ensure maximum enjoyment for all. www.beccleshelpinghands.co.uk/History.html
AUGUST 10TH & 31ST
Bingo - The Club @ 2 London Road, Beccles Eyes down 7:30pm start. Books £6. Doors open at 6:45pm. For more info, please contact Sarah on 01502 713535 or email: theclubbeccles@yahoo.co.uk.
AUGUST 10TH
Maid in America - Fisher Theatre, Bungay 7:30pm. An explosive retro rock experience, celebrating the best of the US. Strobe/flashing lights. Tickets £15.
AUGUST 10TH
Mr Pink Live Rock 8pm The Dove Inn, Alburgh, IP20 0EP
AUGUST 10TH-17TH
Black Dog Arts Exhibition - St. Mary's Church, Bungay (Preview on Aug 9th). All welcome. 10am-4pm every day. Free entry.
AUGUST 11TH
Beccles Big Breakfast - Beccles Public Hall
A fantastic community breakfast. 1st sitting: 8:30am-10am. 2nd sitting: 10:30am-12pm. Traditional Full English/Vegetarian Breakfast & Tea/ Coffee. £12pp. 01502 770060 or www.becclespublichall.com for details & bookings.
AUGUST 10TH, 14TH & 24TH
Patrón Norwich - Three Rivers Pitch & Paddle Serving up Spanish goodness! Freshly-made paella for everyone to enjoy, just come on down! Marisco (Seafood), Carnívora (Meat), Vegetariana (Veggie VE). (Depending on demand/weather, these times may change).
AUGUST 13TH
Liz Truss Book Tour - Beccles Public Hall
7:30pm. Book tour for her new book 'Ten Years to Save the West', about the perils facing conservatism in the years ahead. A chance to purchase signed copies of the book on the night. Tickets: £16.50.
AUGUST 14TH
Cash Bingo - The Dove Inn, Alburgh, IP20 0EP
Bar open from 6:30pm, Eyes down at 7pm.
AUGUST 16TH
Black Deek Band Country, Blues, Americana & Folk St. Michael's Church, Beccles 12:30pm-1:15pm. The Friends of St. Michael's Church are hosting their annual Lunchtime Concerts Series. In aid of church restoration & maintenance. Light lunches, tea & coffee available from 12pm. Admission: Free. There will be a retiring collection.
AUGUST 16TH
Pearll - Fisher Theatre, Bungay
7:30pm. A forward thinking & vibrant indie band who last played to a full house in 2022 & was formed in 2021 by local singer/songwriter Chloe Drew-Batty. Tickets £8.
AUGUST 16TH
Come Alive: A concert for MIND
Beccles Public Hall
7:30pm. Variety show with all proceeds going to 'Mind' mental health charity. Tickets: £12.50.
AUGUST 16TH
Chocolate Fireguard Experience
The Dove Inn, Alburgh, IP20 0EP 8pm. Chocolate Fireguard Experience (Glam Rock).
AUGUST 17TH
The Vikings are back! The Dove Inn, Alburgh, IP20 0EP 10am-4pm. Family fun with archery & axe throwing.
AUGUST 17TH
Songbird: The Music of Fleetwood Mac
Beccles Public Hall
7:30pm-10pm. Fleetwood Mac tribute band. 'Songbird' deliver unforgettable shows that exceed all expectations, adding their own creative twists to make it something really special. Tickets: £18.
AUGUST 17TH & 18TH
Beccles Carnival!
Beccles Town Centre
Read all about Beccles Carnival in our feature on page 9!
AUGUST 18TH
Ross Stewart Live - Beccles Public Hall
7:30pm. From energetic bluesy rock & roll, to soulful folk & round to straight grooving, Ross & his band are guaranteed to put on show. One you definitely shouldn't miss! Tickets: £10.
AUGUST 22ND-24TH
Beccles Twinning Association visit from Petit-Couronne Beccles
There will be a number of opportunities to meet friends from our twin town during their bi-annual visit. We look forward to welcoming a number who will be visiting Beccles for the first time. On August 24th at 10am, there will be a short walk around town on the 'Twinning Trail', visiting sites of twinning significance since 1978. All welcome to join & find out more about the history of town twinning in Beccles. Meet at the base of the Bell Tower at 10am. Free event, no need to book. For more info, email: twinning.beccles@gmail.com
AUGUST 23RD
Drag Night: The Mrs. Goodlay Experience Barnby Swann
7:30pm. Mrs. Goodlay is making her return back to the Barnby Swann, where it all started all them years ago! You already know it's going to slay! Tickets: £10.
AUGUST 23RD
Clairvoyance Evening with Steven Treadaway 7:30pm
The Dove Inn, Alburgh, IP20 0EP
AUGUST 23RD
Bring on The 80s - Playing the hits of the Electric Decade Beccles Public Hall
7:30pm. Join comedy stars The Grumbleweeds & a fabulous 8-piece band as they take you on a rollercoaster ride back through one of the greatest eras of music & comedy. Tickets: £20.
AUGUST 23RD-26TH
Music & Beer Festival
The Gillingham Swan August bank hol weekend. Live bands, real ales, hot food, free entry. AUGUST 24TH
Drag Bingo with Dee & Mindy Beccles Public Hall
8pm-10pm. Join the fabulous drag queens Miss DeeLicious & Mindy Pendant for a hilarious evening of bingo that you'll never forget! Tickets: £12.50. www.becclespublichall.co.uk
AUGUST 24TH
The Tonics (70s & 80s) Play LIVE 8pm
The Dove Inn, Alburgh, IP20 0EP
AUGUST 25TH
Adnams Bowls Tournament
The Club @ 2 London Road, Beccles
From 9am. Food, refreshments & BBQ all day. For more info, call Sarah on 01502 713535 or email: theclubbeccles@yahoo.co.uk.
AUGUST 25TH
Pokémon Trading Market - Beccles Public Hall
10am-4pm. Pokémon stalls, trade & play space, prize raffle, bar & refreshments, meet & greet with Pikachu! Open to all ages. Entry: £3.
AUGUST 25TH
The Lost World Stage Show The Dove Inn, Alburgh, IP20 0EP 6pm. Strange Fascination Theatre bring The Lost World to our outside stage (tickets via their website).
AUGUST 26TH
Revival with Hank Be Marvin The Dove Inn, Alburgh, IP20 0EP 6pm-8pm. Revival with Hank Be Marvin live music.
AUGUST 28TH
The Ultimate Bubble Show Tour - Beccles Public Hall
2:30pm. Fast paced show full of high energy & surprises as Ray (International Bubbleologist & Guinness World Record Holder) uses various different gases to create incredible bubble sculptures, effects & magical displays. Tickets £10.
AUGUST 31ST
Tribute to Don Williams
Fisher Theatre, Bungay
7:30pm. 'The Tulsa Time Band' presents a Tribute to Don Williams that comes from the heart, a must for any fan of The Gentle Giant. Tickets £17.50.
AUGUST 31ST Back Pages (60s Rock Trio) Play LIVE 8pm The Dove Inn, Alburgh, IP20 0EP
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• Full home re-design & refurbishment service to suit your needs
• Non-slip surfaces, paths & walkways
GARDENING & LANDSCAPING:
• Summer tidy ups
• Hedges & bushes trimmed
• Sheds & greenhouses supplied, installed and repaired
• Fences, Patios & Decking
• BBQ areas
• Garden planting schemes designed & built
• Specialised topiary supplied & planted
• Brickweave & Block paving
• Turf
HANDYMAN:
• General DIY
• Hanging frames/mirrors etc.
• Flatpack furniture put together
• Wall mount TVs
• Installation of bath screens
• Silicone showers & baths
• Tiling
• Lifting & shifting furniture
• Small jobs
• Whether it’s a general tidy up or complete house clearance, we can help with both!
• Emergency repairs
• Re-pointing
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Family First Wills celebrates first birthday in Beccles
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as a provider of wills and lasting power of attorney documentation. "We've been absolutely blown away by the welcome that we've received" they said yesterday. "From day one, we've adopted an open-door policy, and encouraged anybody with any queries to just drop in for a chat or a cup of coffee. Wills can be a complex area. We offer free, essential advice to our customers in plain English. If we're asked to
prepare wills or lasting power of attorney documents, we believe our prices compare favourably with any other business in East Anglia. We see ourselves as very much a local business and aim to stay at the heart of the community.
Many residents of Beccles have by now met Jasper, our resident Jack Russell who is our enthusiastic greeter. He's even best friends with our postman, Glen! We are proud sponsors of both the local football teams and the rugby club. On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, we were at the very centre of
celebrations, with our land girls handing out free coffee and cakes and entertaining the town with WWII music." If you haven't done so already, feel free to drop in, say hello to Jasper, have a cup of coffee and ask any question's you might have. You can be sure of a friendly welcome.
Beccles Rugby Club 2024/25 Senior Coaching Team completed and new Chairman appointed
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart Murray as our specialist Backs Coach working as part of Head Coach, Stuart Adams', coaching team alongside previously announced Assistants Daren Maeer and Richard Supple. Stuart is a previous 1XV Captain of Beccles and has also played and coached at multiple other clubs in East Anglia, building a wealth of knowledge in the backs. In his playing career, Stuart played at Fly-half and was a goalkicker however he has played across all positions in the backline during his career.
On this appointment, DOR Keith Johnstone, commented: "I am happy to appoint Stuart into this position and I am confident his wealth of experience will help to unlock the potential in our backline this season."
CARPET SHOP
We can also confirm that Team Physio, Rachel Plant will also be continuing to provide her brilliant pitch side and physio work to the squad again this season! Pre-season training has got off to a brilliant start, with plenty of players turning out to put in the hard yards ahead of the exciting season ahead. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact: seniors@becclesrufc.co.uk
Michael Penney appointed Chairman We are delighted to welcome on board Micheal 'Titch' Penney will be taking over the reins from Tony Knights as Chairman.
Many will already know Michael well through his many years of involvement within the club as a former player, Director of Rugby and 1XV Captain. He brings with him a great deal
All ICENI Taekwon-do students were tested on their techniques and patterns, and were worked hard by instructor Mr Bedingfield, all under the watchful eyes of Examiner Mrs Bedingfield and her ICENI Black Belt assistants. The students were also tested on the progress of their sparring, followed by work on some react and counter basics for their self defence awareness. Each students'
of experience of club management and an extensive network of former players, sponsors and supporters that he will be looking to engage with once again.
Michael is committed to helping to develop and grow all aspects of the club from the senior section all the way down to our Mini's and Tiny Bulls!
Following his appointment, Michael would like to address all club members, both past and present, with the following open letter:
"I am honoured to represent Beccles Rugby as Club Chairman. I look forward to working with the committee to build on the solid progress in recent years with Tony Knights as Chair.
One of my aims is to encourage more former players back to the club to support our teams and even have a run out. The playing squad
has been bolstered by recruits from the colts and elsewhere who have showed real potential. The seniors played some thrilling rugby to finish last season, it is well worth coming down to watch!
Another aim is to support our youth section even further by developing our school's program and introducing further events and festivals to promote our talent of the future! As we approach our 60th anniversary I also want to acknowledge the hard work and time given by so many people to help all sections of the club in that time. From my 43 years involvement with Beccles rugby, I know most of you and will be in contact!"
Congratulations on the appointment Michael and best of luck for the season ahead! www.becclesrufc.co.uk
Students were then taken through their Korean terminology as a group, which is the international language used for instructing Taekwon-do around the world.
The grading finished with a
belt and certificate presentation ceremony at which point parents were invited into the ICENI dojang. Each student was presented with a new belt, new certificate, and another entry in their club grading booklets.
All ICENI students ITF grades are nationally recognised and added to the British Martial Arts and Boxing Association register for lifetime authentication. Each grade is a step closer to their
students are always welcome. Especially adults who just relish the chance of learning a martial art with us. Everyone is given four free sessions within 28 days before needing to join the club, which is six hours of Taekwon-do tuition. Please see if you can bring a friend in to try! More information and booking details can be found at: iceniTKD.uk
ICENI students with their new belts and
ICENI Taekwon-do Black Belt! New
Beccles Rugby Club
Assistant Coach, Richard Supple Backs Coach, Stuart Murray
