Halesworth & Southwold Community News - April 2024

Rehearsing at Bramfield Village Hall

Halesworth Day of Dance is back!

Everyone's heard of Morris Dancing, but not Molly Dancing! Which is a bit odd, as it's a traditional East Anglian form of dance.

for more information. We're also on Facebook, X and Instagram.

Wally Smith, Circle 67 Chair

Oxblood Molly (based in Halesworth) will be hosting their annual Day of Dance on March 23rd throughout Halesworth. There will be different kinds of Morris (Cotswold, Border, North West and Molly), plus other

groups performing, including: Narrische Stadtsoldaten Eitorf from Germany who were immensely popular on their last visit in 2022, Sonias Academy of Eastern Dance, The Big Strum and the Suffolk Steampunk Community. There will also be music sessions in The White Swan pub and a Ceilidh in the evening, run by Harbour Lights. Molly dancing originated in the fens of East Anglia, and was performed in the winter by unemployed agricultural workers, especially ploughboys. They would disguise themselves by blackening their faces with soot, decorating their clothes and dancing outside pubs and houses for money, or a free drink! One of the dancers would dress as a woman or "Molly",

hence the name. It died out in the early 20th century, but was revived again in the later part by Seven Champions in Kent. There are now many sides and they wear various costumes, some traditional (Mepal Molly) or colourful (like GogMagog Molly). The biggest gatherings of Molly dancing can be seen at the Straw Bear Festival in Whittlesea and Ouse Washes Day of Dance in Ely, both in January, which is the traditional time for Molly dancing, though some sides dance throughout the year.

Oxblood Molly was formed in 2005 and this will be their eighth 'Day of Dance'. They are a fully inclusive side, where everyone is welcomed, whether as a musician or a dancer. Whatever

your age, gender, ability as long as you have enthusiasm and a sense of fun, you can join! They practise at Halesworth most Sunday mornings from September to June and dance out during this season, at various venues, large and small. So, come along on March 23rd, and prepare to enjoy yourself!

This year, we'd like to raise more funds to raise more awareness of Molly and Morris dancing in the area and to fund the increasing costs of running an event. So if you'd like to donate to this amazing event, visit: www.facebook.com/ halesworthdayofdance. If you have any questions, please call Jannine Parry on: 07852 664818 or email: oxbloodmolly@gmail.com.

the second of this year's monthly events organised by Halesworth Area Sustainability Hub (HASH), the joint body set up by Halesworth Council and St. Mary's Church earlier this year to help mitigate the effects of the climate crisis locally.

Four films chosen by the event's organisers, Kim and Nick Hoare, were shown with live introductions, starting at 10am.

The first (introduced by Geoff Wakeling) was 'The Biggest Little Farm', about a young couple, who buy a soil-less desert plot in California and try to turn it into a traditional farm, growing fruit and vegetables and keeping cows, sheep and pigs. The story of their constant set-backs grips like a thriller, until they discover that their plants and animals, given time, will find their own place in the natural order. This was filmed brilliantly by wild-life cameraman John Chester.

This was followed by 'Rivercide', a one-hour TV documentary, by journalist and campaigner Georges Monbiot, tracing the sources of the pollution

that now fouls all of Britain's rivers without exception. This was introduced by Will Harvey, who runs a scheme to measure the chemicals and sewage here in the River Blyth. Monbiot started on the River Wye, whose water is no longer fit for swimmers or growing watercress. This is partly due to sewage farms overflowing, but the chief pollutants turned out to be giant chicken farms discharging their excrement and chemicals straight into rivers. Farming discharges are not regulated in England, unlike Wales. Monbiot invited representatives of the water industry and government to come on the programme but none came.

The third film was set on our local riverbanks and featured the private lives of otters, who made the film themselves by setting off automatic cameras. Called 'Caught in the Act', it had some captivating scenes, particularly of father and mother otters playing with their children. It was introduced by local resident, Meg Amsden, who assembled the clippings.

As the film credits rolled,

Halesworth Harmony choir entered the auditorium singing. They delivered two nature themed songs with their usual subtlety and clarity. They then led the audience out for their lunch break. Homemade hot soup and cakes were on sale and The Cut bar served drinks. Local musicians, the Kitchen Band played cheerful music which matched the mood of the crowd. The Millennium Green stand recruited volunteers.

The programme continued in the afternoon with Halesworth Millennium Green which celebrated the 25 years since the Green came into the ownership of a trust, ensuring its future as a green area and wildlife sanctuary, There were also glimpses of its past, restored bits of the Southwold narrow gauge railway and the New Cut which brought

the wherries to Halesworth. The film was introduced by Sal Jenkinson; a trustee and manager of the volunteers who maintain the Green.

Finally, Meg Amsden introduced 'The Nettle Dress', the true story of the textile artist Allan Brown who spent seven years after the death of his wife manufacturing cloth from the stems of stinging nettles until he had enough to make a dress for her, which their daughter then modelled. Narrated by Allan himself and shot in the woods around his Sussex home, it was a powerful metaphor for the restorative powers of nature and a fitting climax to the day.

The next HASH event at The Cut will be on March 14th about the 'Future of Plastic', and is organised by Gabrielle Maughan.

The Harmony Choir singing during the Big Green Films Day

range of activities and outings for those with dementia, providing them with rich experiences and enhancing their quality of life.

HDCF

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HDCF also works with other people to provide regular weekly stimulating activities. These include a 'Memory Café', 'Seated Movement' and 'Singing with Friends' musical activities. In January this year, HDCF began a weekly 'Carers Group', and in February, started a weekly 'Dance Group'. Of course, all this takes an

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enormous amount of money, and HDCF is constantly seeking to raise funds. We're very grateful to all those who donate to us, often after the funerals of a loved one. We have a very successful and well-supported 100+ Club with over 120 members, and this offers regular very good monthly cash prizes. Many local groups, individuals, town and Parish Councils, Heveningham Hall and businesses support us so very generously. We also get money from other clubs and societies, like Rumburgh Morris, and we just can't thank them enough for all they do for us. Without the regular support from the community, we just couldn't function, and we offer our heartfelt thanks to all who support us in so many ways.

Rumburgh Morris was formed in 2008. We are a group of dancers and musicians performing dances in the style of those traditionally danced in the Cotswolds. Our 'home' is the Rumburgh Buck although we practice in the Village Hall up the road in St. Margaret

South Elmham. Our practice sessions are held most Tuesday evenings from September to April, from 7:45pm to 9:30pm, retiring to The Buck afterwards. During the summer months, we perform at fêtes and public events. We also dance out at local pubs on Tuesday evenings, often followed by a music session. Money raised from audience collections during those evenings is donated to our nominated local charity; last year we donated £1,000 to Halesworth Dementia Carers' Fund.

Rumburgh Morris will be holding a 'taster evening' at St. Margaret South Elmham Village Hall on September 17th, commencing at 7:45pm, welcoming anyone wishing to have-a-go.

You can follow Rumburgh Morris on Facebook (facebook. com/groups/RumburghMorris) and X (@RumburghMorris). You can contact them via their website: www.rumburghmorris.org.uk, alternatively, you can email: bag@rumburghmorris.org.uk.

Members of Rumburgh Morris presenting the cheque to Halesworth Dementia Carers Fund at the Rumburgh Buck

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Update from The Pear Tree Centre and Dee's Den Charity Shop

The Pear Tree Centre in Halesworth continues to offer support, information, counselling, complementary therapies and benefits advice to anyone who has been diagnosed with a life-changing illness, their families/carers and those who have been bereaved. If you're interested in accessing our services, you're welcome to drop in and speak with a member of staff or contact us. We also work alongside the statutory and voluntary sector to help provide extra equipment and enhanced care in the last days of life. Our aim is to offer emotional, physical and practical support to meet the individual needs of the person and their family, and to give them a choice of where they receive their care as they near the end of their life.

member's life-changing diagnosis or who are coping with bereavement. As well as this, we work alongside schools and other statutory and voluntary services, whilst providing one-to-one and family support as well as counselling and group therapy.

This month, thanks go to The Laxfield Saturday Social whose coffee morning raised a brilliant £130 for us, to Kate and her team at The Queens Head Bramfield for raising a fantastic £680.50 at their charity bingo night and to all the members of the Halesworth Pop Chorus for raising £2,500 at their concert, with Honey and the Bear, at The Cut, Halesworth. Pop Chorus also raised another £1,020 at their recent auction of promises. A huge well done to everyone.

from The Pear Tree Centre.

Don't forget to start gathering scrap metal for our Heavy Metal Weekend at Holton Village Hall on April 6th and 7th. Last year was a huge success with a fantastic amount of metal dropped off to us and we would love to do as well this year.

Upcoming events:

• March 18th, 19th and 20th: Pop up bookshop with coffees and cakes in the Snug at Bramfield Queens Head, 12pm8pm each day.

• April 5th: Psychic evening at Holton Village Hall.

• April 6th and 7th: Heavy Metal Weekend. Scrap metal collection at Holton Village Hall.

open until 2pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.

We have a wide selection of books, bedding, curtains, brica-brac, glassware, kitchenware and photo frames. The pictures we have can't all be displayed in the shop, but if you're looking for a picture, let us know and we can show what we have in stock. Just ask if you don't see what you are looking for, we may be able to help. We have several small pieces of furniture available, a pine corner unit, small tables and chairs too. If you are interested, let us know as these are stored off-site.

Celebrate spring daffodils with the National Trust

With their bright yellow stars and golden trumpets, daffodils are a cheerful delight when visiting National Trust places as they welcome in the start of spring.

• April 10th: Ladies Lunch at The Wentworth Hotel, Aldeburgh (SOLD OUT).

at the centre are also able to support young people aged between 12-18 who are dealing with their own or a family

Resilient against the everchanging British spring weather from sunshine to snow flurries, to April showers, daffodils can be spotted in gardens and parks across the UK from late February through to April. Their bright shades of yellow or in some cases white petals and orange trumpets are a symbol of spring and new beginnings, reliably flowering each year and providing an anticipation of warmer days to come.

We will be holding an Easter Draw with a whole host of prizes including a TV, a clairvoyance voucher and many more prizes. Tickets will be £1 each and can be purchased

• June 9th: Open Gardens Wissett.

• June 19th: Charity Musical Bingo at Bramfield Queens Head. Book now to avoid disappointment.

• June 29th/30th: 50:50 raffle at Heveningham Country Fair.

• August 30th: Golf Day at Halesworth Golf Club.

• November 15th: Auction of promises at Halesworth Golf Club.

Dee's Den charity shop news:

As we approach Easter, our thoughts of springtime and warmer weather are with us at the Den, when we have our traditional Easter tombola, five tickets for £1. Lovely prizes to be won. Donations of appropriate items would be much appreciated.

Toys and games, both to play inside and out and a wide variety of jigsaws. There are clothes for all ages, shoes, boots, sandals, slippers and accessories, jewellery, hats, belts etc. We will be beginning to get out our spring wear and summer wardrobe over the next few weeks.

You are all welcome at Dee's Den to come in and browse for that special bargain with a discounted £1 rail of adult's clothes (outside if dry) and a 50p children's rail are worth a look. We have bargain baskets of reduced bric-a-brac and books too. We're open six days a week, Monday to Saturday from 10am1pm. After Easter, we will be

We also have plants, homemade jam and marmalade (thank you Jenny), CD's, DVD's, vinyl's. Thank you Liam for spotting a couple that you sold on eBay for us. We appreciated the extra takings! We welcome donations of clean saleable items. Small amounts of donations can be dropped off at the shop when we're open. If there are lots of donations, please deliver on a Monday or Thursday morning to the sorting end of the shop where we have extra volunteers on duty. If you're unable to deliver, we can collect. We don't accept electrical items unless new and in a box.

We also collect clean but well-worn items of clothing and bedding that can be recycled. Let the volunteers know when dropping items off that they are for recycling. We get extra income and items are also distributed elsewhere both here in the UK and abroad where needed.

We have an amazing team of willing volunteers who work in the shop, donating their time to the charity. If you're interested in volunteering, do call in and leave your number, so we can get in touch with you.

To contact Dee's Den, please phone Nikki on: 07733 668221. Interested in receiving our monthly newsletter? This includes a diary of upcoming events and information about how the money raised for us is used. Please sign up on our website: www.peartreefund.org. To contact The Pear Tree Centre, email: info@peartreefund.org or call: 01986 899655.

But did you know they are not just a symbol of spring?

Daffodils are a member of the Amaryllidaceae family which also contains other familiar plants such as onions, garlic, and snowdrops. They are often found on the banks of rivers and streams. Their botanical name 'Narcissus' is thought to be taken from Greek mythology and based on the story of Narcissus who fell in love with his reflection in the river.

The Romans are known to have planted narcissus in memory of loved ones or comrades fallen in battle. It's likely they brought daffodils to Britain from the Iberian Peninsula, predominantly Spain and Portugal, where the largest variety of daffodil species are found.

There are around 36 species of daffodil and as they've been grown commercially since the 19th century, there are now more than 27,000 cultivated varieties of this beautiful ornamental plant.

Here are some of the best spots to enjoy a dazzling daffodil displays and cheerful walks this spring:

Blickling Estate, Norfolk

Nobody ever forgets their first sight of Blickling. The breathtaking Jacobean mansion and ancient yew hedges sit at the heart of a magnificent garden and historic park in the heart of the beautiful Bure meadows. Surrounding the house, the formal garden is the result of three centuries of inspired planting. In spring, the entire garden comes

alive with a mass of colour and fragrance. With daffodil-lined avenues brimming with over 100,000 daffodils, Blickling is one of the top spots in Norfolk to see these golden flowers this spring. Head to the West Garden to take in the soft pinks and whites of the magnificent magnolia trees surrounded by a variety of daffodil species. For a longer stroll, follow the 1.8-mile Lake Walk and enjoy the spectacular daffodil display on the bank behind the Temple, before heading to the Muddy Boots or Stables cafés for teas, coffees and a delicious range of sweet treats and savoury food. Before you leave, browse the peat-free seasonal plants for sale on the main drive to find a beautiful treat to take home to your own garden.

Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk Cheerful clusters of golden daffodils can be seen carpeting the lawn in front of the Hall at Felbrigg, as spring gets underway. Enjoy the scenic spot from a nearby picnic bench or admire the seasonal display up-close as you venture further into the

estate. Pockets of the bright yellow blooms can be found behind the West Garden and in the meadow by Walled Garden too. Don't forget to visit the shop's plant tables in the Courtyard to see a range of specimens available for planting in your own garden.

Oxburgh Estate, Norfolk Springtime in the gardens at Oxburgh Estate is home to a beautiful daffodil display which stretches across the North Terrace, the Wilderness, My Lady's Wood, and Home Covert with Oxburgh Hall providing a dramatic backdrop to the sea of bright yellow flower heads. As the season unfolds, tulips begin to emerge along the herbaceous border showcasing the very best of springtime in Norfolk. After a meander through the spring flowers, pop on over to the Servants Hall tearoom where you'll find a variety of hot and cold food as well as drinks and freshly baked cakes that can be enjoyed indoors or in the spring sunshine in the courtyard. You'll also find lots of beautiful seasonal items in the Courtyard Gift Shop too!

First Choice Home Care

First Choice Home Care is a local home care and support company dedicated to the provision of quality care and support. We are based throughout Norfolk and Suffolk.

Our home care professionals are dedicated, hardworking, compassionate, and equipped with extensive training and can offer a wealth of invaluable advice in care-related aspects, and support with daily activities such as living independently at home, everyday tasks from personal care, cooking, general housework, and we also provide with hospital discharges, or while you recover from an illness.

Most importantly, we also offer friendly companionship, and we actively encourage our

clients to join local clubs such as Day Centres, Dementia Cafés and Support Groups, Coffee Mornings, and to join in on fun charity events. We believe this has a positive impact on our client's mental health and wellbeing.

Our Halesworth branch has been inspected by CQC in October 2023 and we are delighted with our 'Good' rating, meaning that we deliver safe care across all areas. We'd love to hear from you. Get in touch! We really want to know how we can support you and make sure you are living a fulfilling life!

Email: enquiries@first choicehomecare.co.uk

www.firstchoice homecare.co.uk

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MARCH 21ST

'Happier People, Healthier Planet' Teresa Belton talk Halesworth Library

It's not too late to sign up to come along to the talk by Teresa Belton at 2:30pm at Halesworth Library. Author of 'Happier People, Healthier Planet', Teresa will talk about the writing of the book, and then invite the audience to consider what nourishes their wellbeing, and how this understanding can help us move forward positively into a world that will be increasingly impacted by climate change. For more about the book, go to: www.happierpeoplehealthierplanet.com.

MARCH 22ND

Friday Evening with Wine Halesworth Bookshop

7pm. Our monthly Friday Evening with Wine event will feature Ian McFadyen talking about his novel 'The Murky World of Timothy Wall', his latest book featuring DI Carmichael.

MARCH 29TH & 30TH

Antique & Vintage All Weather Fair Southwold Old Hall Café & Walks

9am-3pm. Join us at Old Hall Southwold this Easter as the lovely team from Suffolk Heritage Events bring another of their brilliantly curated, all-weather Antique & Vintage Fairs to our Big Barn, and this time it's a two-day Easter weekend extravaganza with over 40 stallholders taking part each day! See our advert on this page.

MARCH 30TH

Storytelling & Easter Crafts & Activities Halesworth Bookshop

Easter Saturday from 10:30am to noon in the Halesworth Bookshop.

MARCH 31ST Easter Celebrations - Wrentham Chapel

Wrentham Chapel will be holding an Open House on Easter afternoon March 31st, beginning at 3pm. Pop in and see us! Walk the labyrinth, sow wildflower seeds, hunt for Easter Eggs and join in some informal worship before tucking into Easter Tea. There is no charge for this. We look forward to seeing you! For more info, call Sue: 07771 882738.

APRIL 1ST

Walking the Labyrinth - A Time for Reflection St. Peter's Church, Holton 10am-5pm. Usually on first Monday every month. The labyrinth on the paddock at St. Peter's Church is a quiet space where people can have a peaceful walk, think through an issue in their lives, grieve for a loved one or simply enjoy the beauty around them. Some find it a place to pray. There will be other reflective activities in the church. Refreshments provided. People will be available if you want someone to talk to after your walk. For more info, please call: 01502 478855.

APRIL 1ST, 6TH, 13TH, 20TH & 27TH

Open Afternoons - Walpole Old Chapel 2pm-4:30pm. Come and visit this atmospheric Grade II listed building, once a farmhouse but with a long history as a non-conformist meeting house, evidenced by its superb interior. There are toilet facilities. Limited car parking opposite the Chapel. For more info, please email: info@ walpoleoldchapel.org

APRIL 4TH

Storytelling with Dawn Jackson Halesworth Bookshop

10.30am. Storytelling with Dawn Jackson who will be reading her new story book 'The Most Unusual Bikes' which is the tale of a whimsical journey of invention and adventure.

APRIL 4TH

Terrific Train Fun!

Reydon Village Hall, IP18 6RF

12:30pm & 1:45pm. Miles of track and trains to play with, plus ride-on train and a train roller-coaster! £4 per child for 1 hour's play! Please book via Southwold Library or online, limited places. Tickets: £4 per child for 1 hour's play! Limited spaces. See ticketsource.co.uk/ suffolklibraries. For more info, call Southwold Library on: 01502 722519, or email: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk

APRIL 4TH

The Cantebury Tales by Half Cut Theatre Southwold Arts Centre

Packed full of laughs and loves, music and mayhem. Come on this raucous journey which will delight young and old alike. Doors open at 3:15pm. Starts at 4pm. Tickets: £11.

APRIL 5TH

Chanter's Jigge - St. Mary's Church, Halesworth 7pm. Songs, aires, jigs and jollies from around Europe and across the centuries. Played and sung with ancient traditional, and modern, instruments.

APRIL 5TH

Stand Up In Southwold - Southwold Arts Centre

7pm. Another fantastic line up from WCB Comedy comes back to Southwold. Headlined by hilarious TV comic Seann Walsh once again. The absolute legend that is Sol Bernstein opens this night. Northeast comedy legend Gavin Webster completes this bill. Tickets: £20.

APRIL 6TH

Lunchtime Recital - Aurora Concert St. Mary's Church, Halesworth

Doors open at noon for 12:30pm start. Refreshments, bring own lunch.

APRIL 7TH & MAY 5TH

Spring Fused Glass Workshop - Southwold's Old Hospital 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm. Come and join Becky for an introduction to the wonderful world of fused glass! In this two-hour workshop, you'll be shown the basics of fused glass. You'll then create a small hanging followed by a larger creation of your choice. (15cm x 15cm glass panel, free standing wave panel or tealight). £50pp. To book, please email: allthatshines_fusedglass@outlook.com.

APRIL 9TH

The Art of Winnie-the-Pooh - Southwold Arts Centre 2pm. Investigating the process of creating, through the collaboration between A A Milne and E H Shepard, the iconic images for one of the leading worldwide children's all-time favourite books. This was the first time that author and illustrator worked together feeding off

Reydon Show

Save the date

Are you a baker, artist, photographer, crafter, sewer, knitter, gardener or a flower arranger? Then why not enter the Reydon Show?

The show celebrates your talents big and small plus small cash prizes and various trophies to be won. The show takes place on the first Saturday of August each year so save the date for 2024, Saturday 3rd August.

Entries have to be in on the Friday night or the Saturday morning and the exhibition opens at 2pm. We also have a range of

each other's creative input and reaction to words and pictures, with never previously published drafts and drawings of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Entrance fee: £10. For more info, email: tassouthwold@gmail.com

APRIL 11TH

Storytelling with Matt Robertson - Halesworth Bookshop 10:30am. Matt Robertson will be reading his new book 'Do You Love Pets?' A book all about all pets, whether cute, cuddly, slimy or even a bit bitey! A book which has incredible facts, hilarious illustrations and insightful stories about all kinds of pets.

APRIL 11TH

The Comedy Store Players - The Cut, Halesworth 7pm. £20. An evening of the very best improvised comedy performed at an eye watering pace. For more info, please visit: www.inkfestival.org.

APRIL 12TH

Suffolk Shorts & 'Orchestra of Samples' by Addictive TV The Cut, Halesworth 7pm. £20. A treat of a double bill from two Suffolk greats. Six of the best new short films with splendidly varied tales selected by Suffolk Shorts from their successful 2023 Short Film Festival. Followed by a rhythmic treat 'Orchestra of Samples' - a musical journey without borders by artists Addictive TV with guest musicians. From Senegal and Kazakhstan to Colombia, India, China and many more, immerse yourself in mesmerising rhythmic dialogues with live musicians on stage and sampled musicians on screen. For more info, please visit: www.inkfestival.org.

APRIL 13TH

Zephyr Baroque - A Concert on Period Instruments St. Peter's Church, Sibton 3pm. Organised by the Friends of St Peters, Sibton. With Liz Alexander (recorder), Karen Bainbridge (baroque bassoon) and Geraldine Taylor (harpsichord). Tea refreshments follow the performance. Proceeds in aid of repairs to Sibton Church. Free car parking at IP17 2LX. Adults: £10. Under 18s: £5. Tickets available in Peasenhall from Weaver's Tea Rooms and from the General Stores, also on the door (cash only please). Also online from Eventbrite.

APRIL 13TH

An evening with Mark Thomas - The Cut, Halesworth 8pm. £20. One of the few stand-ups still to carry the political standard of alternative comedy, Mark Thomas is essentially an observational comic - only his observations tend to revolve around the crusading anti-corporate, anti-greed investigations he undertakes. He is best known for his campaigning Channel 4 series, in which he employed, Michael Moore-style, televisual stunts to get his message across. For more info, please visit: www.inkfestival.org.

APRIL 14TH

children's categories open to kids under 12 so if your child is a keen baker, gardener or arts and crafter, they can enter too, and kids enter for free! So, plan your preserves, ready your radishes and corral your carnations ready for August. A programme of categories is available at Bridgefoot Stores in Reydon nearer the date.

Photographic categories for this year are: 'A woodland scene', 'Suffolk landmark', 'A baby animal or animals' and 'Something mainly orange'.

INK Festival Finale - The Big Band Night The Cut, Halesworth 7pm. £20. A band formed of more than 17 of the best musicians from the BBC and Strictly performing an amazing programme of music to lift the roof off The Cut as the finale of the festival for another year. For more info, please visit: www.inkfestival.org.

APRIL 15TH

INK's Youth Festival Day - The Cut, Halesworth INK's Youth Festival Day on April 15th once again provides an exclusive, unique and free opportunity for students to experience live theatre. For more info, please visit: www.inkfestival.org.

APRIL 16TH

'Hospitals before the NHS' talk - Halesworth & District U3A

The Cut Arts Centre, Halesworth

The monthly Halesworth & District U3A talk for April will start at 2:30pm. For Halesworth U3A members it's free and £4 for visitors. Dr. Pearson taught history at the University of Essex for many years specialising in local history. Her talk is entitled "Being a hospital patient before the NHS" and is a study of 19th-century hospitals, in

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ILLUSTRATED TALK

Tue 19 March, 2:30pm

THE ENIGMA OF SUTTON HOO

Tickets £4

Sally Sibley has been volunteering at Sutton Hoo for over 9 years and regularly gives presentations about the iconic Anglo-Saxon royal burial site. Using a combination of words, images and replica artefacts, Sally describes something of the culture of the people who lived close to, and probably used, Sutton Hoo in the early 7th century. She will also describe the significant achievements of those involved in the 1939 excavation together with the latest information on the ‘Releasing the Sutton Hoo Story’ project which enhances the visitor experience of the site. U3A talks are free to members and £4 to nonmembers. All welcome.

CONCERTS AT CRATFIELD

Sun 21 April, 3pm-5pm

YOUNG ARTISTS AT THE CUT

Tickets £15

Accordionist Ryan Corbett is a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist and Royal Overseas League Gold Medal Winner. He performed for the King on his official visit to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and then at the King’s Honours of Scotland ceremony in St. Giles Cathedral. His programme will include Scarlatti, Bach and Mendelssohn. This concert is supported by The Countess of Munster Trust and is the first of two concerts featuring rising young artists.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE

Thu 21 March, 7pm, Tickets £14

THE MOTIVE & THE CUE

Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play. 1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.

particular looking at why they were necessary, how they were viewed by patients and how they affected the development of the medical profession. You can also read about our March talk on March 19th.

APRIL 18TH

'How I became an Artist' - talk by Tessa Newcomb Halesworth Library

The Friends of Halesworth Library will present the 23rd in their series of Thursday Book Talks at 2:30pm. Pleased to welcome back Tessa Newcomb, one of the patrons of the Friends and a well known artist and writer, who will give a talk 'How I became an artist'. The event and refreshments are free, donations to the Friends are always welcome. As this is expected to be a popular session, it helps if you sign up in advance (so we know how much cake to bake!), by calling the library on 01986 875095 or emailing: friendsofhalesworthlibrary@gmail.com.

APRIL 19TH

The Muphetts Old Hall Southwold

7pm. Join us at the café for an evening of top notch live acoustic music featuring Old Hall favourite Sam Norfolk as he returns with his brilliant duo 'The Muphetts'. Advance booking only. Tickets: £16pp. Tickets available by calling 01502 723091 or emailing: enquiries@oldhallsouthwold.co.uk.

APRIL 20TH

Kinda Forest Family Saturdays - Holton Woods

For more information, please email: info@kindaeducation.org or phone: 07776 117671. Suggested cost, between £4 and £10 per person.

APRIL 21ST

Drive-It Day - Wrentham Chapel

Folk out and about in classic vehicles will be welcome to call in for a pit stop at historic Wrentham Chapel. Light refreshments and 'facilities' will be available 10am and 4pm, with informal transport related worship, for a short while, at 3pm. Anyone is welcome to drop by to view the chapel and vehicles. For more info, call Sue on: 07771 882738.

APRIL 23RD

Halesworth Repair Café - The Cut Arts Centre, Halesworth 2pm-4pm. In collaboration with The Men's Shed. All welcome. No

Wed 20 March, 7:30pm

MEDUSA DELUXE (15)

Possibly the only murder mystery set against the backdrop of regional hair dressing competitions, Medusa Deluxe is packed with witty dialogue and first class performances as well as being a technical feat as it was all shot in one take.

Wed 27 March, 7:30pm

WONKA (12)

Director Paul King’s prequel tells how the aspiring magician, inventor, and chocolatier, arrived in Europe to establish his chocolate shop at the Galéries Gourmet. With some great songs and the accalimed Timothée Chalamet taking on the role made famous by Gene Wilder, the warmly old-fashioned Wonka puts a suitably sweet spin on the classic character while still leaving some room for the source material’s darker undertones.

booking required. Don't chuck it, get it fixed! Our band of volunteer repairers can take a look at your jewellery, ceramics, electrical items, sewing, darning, and general "gluing/fixing" repairs. All work undertaken free of charge. Any donations welcome.

APRIL 24TH

Blyth Valley Rotary Charter Night

Halesworth Golf Club

Starts 6:30pm. Two-course meal £30pp. Charter Night with entertainment from Stella Goodey and Phil Brooke. Stella and Phil will be singing and playing traditional jazz, and early classic blues. This is our birthday celebration, for the club was formed in 1960, and an important part of our year, when we celebrate all the work Rotarians and Friends of Rotary do for the Community. Smart dress please! For more info, please call: 01986 875567 or email: info@blythvalleyrotary.co.uk.

APRIL 28TH

Spring Makers Market

Old Hall Southwold 10am-3pm. There's always such a great buzz around Old Hall on market days. Over 50 stall holders under the cover of our Big Barn! Live music, free entry and free parking.

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Sat 23 March, 7:30pm-10pm, Tickets £15 MARK HARRISON

Mark Harrison is a widely regarded artist performing all-original songs in a unique roots style. His shows involve humour and storytelling, as well as memorable melodic songs on a variety of unusual topics. Mark is considered one of the top roots guitarists, with a very distinctive fingerpicking and slide style and has been nominated multiple times in the UK Blues Awards.

Thu 28 March, 7pm-9pm

PINK FLOYD 1968-72: THE EXPERIMENTAL YEARS

Tickets £5

The Halesworth Vinyl Collective is a new community-rooted initiative designed to make high quality music accessible and to encourage collaborative vinyl selection, presentation, listening and discussion. Lifelong Floyd fan and local historian David Wollweber explores this period of the bands history which, in his opinion, produced some of the best creative and interesting music of their long career.

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We have a light work space, suitable for 1 or 2 people, available to rent, For more details email info@thecut.org.uk

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15-24 July 2024

Last call for applications to The Summer Project Residency – an opportunity for up to 40 artists to participate in a unique 9 day interdisciplinary visual arts project at The Cut. This year the project will focus on the themes of Environment, Identity, Migration and Sustainable Structures. Application form and full details on our website. Deadline 1st March.

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Halesworth Christmas Lights

Easter Raffle fundraiser announced

Following our first meeting of 2024, it was decided to hold an Easter Raffle.

First prize is a cash prize of £50, followed by a Luxury Hamper (courtesy of Spar Halesworth), a round of golf for four (thanks to Halesworth Golf Club) and many others including Easter eggs.

The draw will take place outside Durrants at 11am on Easter Saturday, March 30th. Tickets cost £1 each and are now available from Halesworth Library and the Halesworth Bookshop.

Clearance: Premium Brands Reduced

weekend

23/24 March & Easter FridayMonday

The Canterbury Tales

Presented by Half Cut Theatre

Pay What You Decide, After The Show www.halfcuttheatre.co.uk/book 204840

Half Cut Theatre are delighted to be visiting Beccles for the first time with some of the most romantic, ridiculous and raucous stories you've ever pretended to have read: Geoffrey Chaucer's, The Canterbury Tales. All good stories start down the pub, and this one is no different.

A mismatched group of travellers ready themselves for a gruelling journey. Some have an axe to grind but all have a tale to tell. Will anybody actually make it to Canterbury? There's only one way to find out. Fresh from delighting audiences with their "sparky, funny and beautifully-acted" 'Much Ado About Nothing' and then utterly terrifying them before thankfully uplifting them

with their "ominous, uncanny and very effective" 'A Christmas Carol', Half Cut Theatre are thrilled to be hitting the road once again!

Half Cut believe that theatre should be available for all so it works like this: Book your tickets for free at www.halfcuttheatre. co.uk/book and then pay what you decide by cash or contactless card after the show. But hurry as tickets are going fast!

Support local business by visiting our featured butchers on this page and discover the freshest ingredients, ready to make this tasty Chicken & Bacon Picnic Pie featured in Places & Faces Magazine. Taste the difference, shop local and savour the flavours of home-cooked perfection!

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Ingredients: Serves 6-8

• 375g Ready-rolled shortcrust pastry.

• 200g turkey mince.

• 200g chicken breast, diced.

• 100g bacon lardons.

• 150g shelled pistachios, crushed.

• 1 tsp ground black pepper.

• Small bunch chopped parsley.

• 1 egg, beaten.

• 1 chicken stock cube.

• 1 gelatine leaf.

• 3 shallots, finely chopped.

Method:

- Pre-heat your oven to 200°C.

- Remove the shortcrust pastry from the pack and lay into your lightly greased loaf tin, saving enough to make a lid.

- Mix the turkey mince, diced chicken breast, bacon lardons, pistachios, shallots, parsley, salt and pepper in a bowl.

- Add the mixture to the loaf tin then brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg and the add the pastry lid, pressing down to form a seal.

- Make two holes along the centre of the lid. (This is where we will pour in the gelatin stock mixture later).

- Brush with beaten egg and bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes, until

the pastry is crisp and golden.

- When the pie has about 20 minuets left, brush the top with more egg and season with flaky sea salt. If you feel the pastry is browning too much, drop the heat to 180°C.

- Once done, remove from the tin and set to one side.

- Dissolve the stock cube in 100ml of boiling water.

- In another bowl, soak the gelatine in water, and once soft, squeeze out any excess, then add to the hot stock. Mix together until the gelatine is dissolved.

- Pour in the holes on the top of your pie and then leave to cool. When cool, place in the fridge for at least three hours to set.

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Members of Halesworth Swift Group with Les Hambling, nestbox maker

Halesworth Swifts Group welcome the 2024 Swift season

Halesworth Swifts Group held two successful Open Evenings at the Coop Community room in March.

This was an opportunity to meet up with supporters and sponsors and to assess what work we will be doing this spring, ready to welcome swifts back to Halesworth.

We had various types of nest box and swift bricks on display as well as the sound systems that are used to attract swifts to new homes.

Halesworth Swifts are holding an Open Morning in the Coop Community Room on Good Friday, March 29th from 10am12pm.

We will be available to provide information and advice about swifts and we welcome supporters and offers of sponsorship. Even if your own home is not suitable for swift nests you can help give swifts a home and perhaps sponsor a nest box in the Town. We also provide advice to builders and scaffolders about working with nesting birds. The swifts will be arriving at the beginning of May so its full steam ahead to obtain nest boxes and have them installed before the nesting season begins. Please email: halesworthswfts@gmail.com for information about the meeting and sponsorship.

Kubota 1.5 tonne Mini Digger:

• Earth moving

• Digging out trenches, bases, ditches and ponds

• Breaker for concrete removal

• Auger earth drills for holes and fence posts

150mm Wood Chipper:

• Shrub and tree removal

• Hedge cutting & maintenance. Keep the chips for garden recycling or we can remove and clear.

1.25 tonne Tipper:

• Easy clearance & disposal. Waste Carrier Licence: CBDU524796

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Contact Mark on 01986 874511 or 07900 148202

Janet with some of her beautiful arrangements.

Wenhaston Flower Club

We commenced our 2024 program with a wonderful demonstration by Janet Dye. Janet was a new demonstrator to us but she inspired us all with some interesting techniques especially in her arrangement of tulips and roses without the use of floral foam. We hope Janet will become one of our regular demonstrators.

Our next meeting is on April 2nd and as usual, in Wenhaston Village Hall at 7:30pm. This meeting is going to be something

completely new for us. The evening is titled 'Members Take Over'. Some of our more experienced arrangers will be our demonstrators for the evening. It will be an excellent evening and look forward to welcoming you all.

As usual, it's only £5 on the night including tea/coffee and biscuits. Raffle prizes always welcome.

For more information, contact Jackie Chenery on: 01502 478401.

Beccles Open Gardens

The Town Council are excited to revive this popular event in Beccles on June 15th. We have some wonderful gardens already confirmed but need more gardens to make the experience as reqarding as possible.

If anyone would like to take part by opening up thier garden, big or small, wildflower gardens, or more traditional, there is no strict criteria other than being in walking distance of the town centre.

If you'd like to open up your garden, please get in touch by emailing: admin@ becclestowncouncil.gov.uk

Three Willows Garden Centre & Café

Three Willows Garden Centre & Café

Ornamental & Fruit Trees, Soft Fruit, Shrubs, Perennials, Herbs, RosesPots, Composts, Tools, Garden Sundries

Three Willows Garden Centre & Café

Ornamental & Fruit Trees, Soft Fruit, Shrubs, Perennials, Herbs, RosesPots, Composts, Tools, Garden Sundries HTA Gift Vouchers

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Shrubs • Perennials • Herbs • Pots and Stoneware • Composts • Tools • Garden Sundries • Wild Bird and Pet Care

Three Willows Garden Centre & Café

FlixTOn ROAd, bunGAy, nR35 1Pd Tel: 01986 893834

• Seasonal Plants • HTA Gift Cards

Ornamental & Fruit Trees, Soft Fruit, Shrubs, Perennials, Herbs, RosesPots, Composts, Tools, Garden Sundries

Ornamental & Fruit Trees, Soft Fruit, Shrubs, Perennials, Herbs, RosesPots, Composts, Tools, Garden Sundries HTA Gift Vouchers

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• Greetings Cards and Stamps

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The Forge, Linstead, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 0AA

01986 785457

"This won't fix our crumbling services in East Anglia!"

Adrian Ramsay, Green Party

Co-leader and MP candidate for Waveney Valley constituency said: "This budget will do nothing to fix our crumbling services in East Anglia."

People in our region know that we need more investment in services like NHS dentistry, GPs and public transport. In fact, reduced taxes will have to be paid for with even more cuts in these vital services.

In the Waveney Valley constituency which straddles the Norfolk-Suffolk border, I have received hundreds of letters in response to my health survey telling me that people are struggling to find an NHS dentist in Norfolk and Suffolk. The only answer to this was a sticking plaster funding announced recently that dentists and campaigners have said is grossly inadequate.

Meantime, there was

nothing for much needed rail improvements for our region where travelling East-West has always been difficult. This is despite the Government promising back in October to provide some funding for the upgrade of the rail junctions at Haughley and Ely.

The Government last month refused twice (in response to questions asked by our Green peers) to say when they would release this money. One is now entitled to ask whether they have any intention of releasing it before the next general election?

The county councils of Norfolk and Suffolk are making massive cuts, despite both of them increasing council tax by the maximum they are allowed, with Suffolk warning that the numbers of young people not in employment or training or education could surge as a result of their cuts.

While Jeremy Hunt announced

an extension of a tax break for theatres and museums, in Suffolk several theatres and museums are now threatened by the withdrawal of core funding by Conservative controlled Suffolk County Council.

This is a careless, reckless budget designed to win votes rather than invest in public services. Tax cuts will mean public service cuts and people in the region realise this. We needed a budget that released the money available from a wealth tax to invest in the green jobs of the future, to cut NHS queues and restore nature and the places we live and work.

We needed a budget that introduced a Wealth Tax, and reformed Capital Gains Tax and National Insurance to raise over £50bn per year. That would have provided the vital public investment our country is crying out for.

News from Halesworth Dementia Carers Fund

March Film

On March 20th, our film will be 'Ticket to Paradise', starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts. It's a delightful romantic comedy set in the beautiful location of Bali. The film begins at 2pm, and (as usual) there will be a raffle. We're so grateful for all the support we get for these films, and we're sure you will love this wonderful showing.

Seated Tap Dancing

This is a new group that gives a great way to keep active and stay fit while having a lot of fun. It's led by Garth and it takes place every Friday in the Co-op Community Room from 12:30pm-1:30pm. New members are very welcome to join the group.

Family Carers Support Group

This group gives an opportunity for people caring for dementia sufferers to come together, and get mutual support over a relaxing tea or coffee. Looking after loved ones can be so hard, and we hope that by meeting up people can talk about their situation and find comfort chatting to others in a similar situation. The group meets in the Co-op Community Room on Friday afternoons from 2pm3:30pm.

Ladies' Lunch

The ladies get together on the 4th Tuesday monthly, so the next one is March 26th at The Angel, Halesworth. It's run by Arlette Smith and Arlette sends out menus a couple of weeks before the lunch takes place. As well as the lunch, there's a 50/50 raffle and a box for small change or donations. In the couple of years that they've been meeting, they've raised hundreds of pounds for HDCF, and we're so grateful to them. It's a lovely friendly

group and they'd welcome new members. If you'd like to join the group, please call Arlette on 01986 469101 or 07717 795581. She'd be able to give you all the information and welcome you to the group.

HDCF is very busy seeking ways to help those caring for loved ones with dementia. We do work very closely with the Pear Tree Centre and local care agencies. If you'd like to use our respite care service, or come to

one of our various groups, then do please contact us and we'd be pleased to help you. Email: info@halesworthdementia. co.uk. You can also get a lot of information about our activities on our Facebook page.

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Of the 15,500

journeys, 8,400 were on our registered bus routes. These take local people to the shops,

hairdressers, the surgery and to meet friends and relatives.

It's a vital service and is much appreciated by those who use it.

To help us maintain these services, we have an urgent need to find a volunteer who can help us to carry out weekly checks on our buses to make sure oil, screenwash and Adblue levels are correct so the buses can continue to run.

This work is normally done on a Thursday, but we can be flexible about this. There are

three buses to check over and the whole process takes about an hour and a half and takes place at Halesworth Railway Station Car Park.

If you're interested and can spare the time, we'd be very grateful. All necessary training would be given.

To find out more about helping to maintain the buses, or Community Hires please call the office on 01986 875900 or email: office@hactbus.co.uk

Make, repair and recycle! Now easier than ever thanks to new Halesworth Men's Shed website

Repairing treasured items is now easier, thanks to the Halesworth Men's Shed. It recently launched an updated website, with a fresh look and new features.

The site has two new menu options. The "Repair Request" tab allows customers to submit requests online, without leaving the comfort of their homes. A description of the job can be submitted, along with your contact details. Once received at The Shed, the request is checked by one of the members and a quick decision is made about whether the item is likely to be repairable.

Shed Association's website. I also wanted to introduce new features that would make it easier for Halesworth residents to interact with The Shed without necessarily having to visit", said Mr Donaldson.

The other new menu tab 'Join us', allows potential new members to inquire about joining The Shed.

10am to 2pm and Saturdays from 10am to 12pm. We're situated on Norwich road just behind Chinny's Sports Club. You'll see our sign when you pull in. Please

park behind Chinny's, as their car park is private. You can call us on: 01986 835905 or email: shedhalesworth@gmail.com.

Photos of the damaged item can be sent by email. If the item is judged to be repairable, customers can then bring the item to the shed for repair. The option can also be used to submit requests for custom built items, such as village noticeboards, which can be difficult to source ready-made.

The new site was built by new member Jez Donaldson, who has a background in IT. "I wanted to make the new website consistent with the national Men's

The Halesworth Shed can also help recycle items such as old hand tools, thanks to its relationship with TWAM, a national charity that ships tools to Africa. The donated tools can help people in rural villages to carry out a trade, such as carpentry or motor repair, and thus earn a living. At least one rural school in Zimbabwe is funded by the staff, who use a donated knitting machine to make knitwear which is then sold to fund the school. If you have suitable items to donate, please first inquire at The Shed, as storage space is limited.

The new website: www.halesworthshed.org.uk

You're also welcome to drop in. We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from

Shed member Jez shows off the new website

relaxing retreats, family fun, and counter-cultural club nights. Latitude recently announced even more music and comedy names.

Seasick Steve's return this year marks a triumphant homecoming for the beloved performer, who has graced the festival stage in 2008, 2011, and 2015, each time leaving an

indelible mark on the audience. The band 'Lottery Winners' are the working class underdog story of 2023. "Anxiety Replacement Therapy", the UK number one album from the Lottery Winners not only topped the Official UK Album Charts, but is also the 5th highest selling first week album of the year, selling more copies in the UK than U2 and Miley Cyrus. This year they make their Latitude debut!

Lottery Winners said: "We're thrilled to be making our debut at Latitude festival this year. It's always been a bucket list festival for us, and the line up this year is incredible (especially now we're on it)."

Bradley Simpson of The Vamps debuts his solo project. At just 28, Bradley's transition from band frontman to solo artist is driven by his personal song collection, signalling an exciting new chapter in his career. Bradley said: "I can't wait to be at Latitude, It'll be

my first time going and I have always wanted to go and enjoy it, getting to play is just a bonus. Also it's my birthday, so a lovely way to celebrate!"

Latitude's comedy line-up has set the bar for summer festivals since inception. The festival provides a unique opportunity to see some of the biggest names in the business all over the same weekend. It's also the first chance to see the new acts destined to make waves in Edinburgh later in the summer.

Taskmaster breakout star Sam Campbell also joins the Latitude bill. After winning the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2022, he reappeared at the Fringe in 2023 for a oneoff 10-minute-long set at the Pleasance, titled "Bulletproof Ten". Campbell is currently on tour with Wobservations, his first UK tour and is already being hailed the "new king of alternative comedy".

Seann Walsh also joins the

bill. As well as a memorable time in I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here, Seann was also nominated for a DAVE Comedy Award for Best Comedy Show at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival for Seann Walsh: Is Dead. Happy Now. He also hosts a podcast alongside Jack Dee titled Oh My Dog! where the duo talk about their furry friends. Sean said, "It is my pleasure to finally be able to bring some muchneeded class and sophistication to Latitude festival."

Desiree Burch, the Londonbased New Yorker sensation, is gearing up for an unforgettable performance at this year's festival. Renowned for her candid humour and sharp wit, Burch burst onto the comedy scene in 2017. With her unique blend of humour and introspection, Burch promises a set that's both thought-provoking and hilarious.

Tickets are on sale now www.latitudefestival.com

The band 'Lottery Winners' make their Latitude debut this year following their hugely successful album "Anxiety Replacement Therapy"

Thank you to everyone who came and supported our Jumble Sale on February 10th.

You all helped to raise the unprecedented amount of £1,324.10. This is an amazing amount for a Jumble Sale and we are so grateful to all of you.

We had some really nice comments about our delicious cakes that the ladies served for refreshments. Thank you to everyone who contributed a cake.

Thank you also goes to Halesworth Co-op for supplying a wonderful hamper for our raffle. We truly value your continuing support for Cancer Research. The raffle raised £145.05 and was won by Mr. B Cross with pink ticket number 787.

Our next event is our Annual Big Breakfast on March 23rd. Our advert was in the last edition of The Community News but just to remind everyone, we are keeping our menu simple this year:

£8 (per person) - Fruit juice - Cereals - Full English (bacon, sausage, hash browns, fried egg, beans, mushrooms and tomatoes) - Toast - Tea/coffee unlimited

£4 (per person)

- Bacon Bap or - Sausage Bap or

- 2 Rounds of Beans on Toast - Tea/coffee unlimited - Gluten free and vegetarian items available

As usual, we will be in Holton Village Hall from 9:30am-1pm.

We are so sorry as we know how inconvenient this is, but all our events are cash only as we don't have access to a card machine. We hope you will come and support us as we can't do this without you all.

Thank you,

Dawn Davis, Chair, 01986 873640

Alarm

Update from the Halesworth WI

Members listened attentively as David Wollwebber told us of Halesworth in the 1840s. It appeared to be completely self-sufficient with bakeries, butchers, cobblers, watchmakers, tailors etc.

Halesworth did not come high on the list of having a majority of law abiding citizens compared to nearby towns, we obviously were more lawless in those days, perhaps this was not helped by the numerous public houses situated around the town. We, unlike today had banks, there were many places of work and most transport was by foot or horse.

We looked forward to our next meeting, a slide-show of the Galapagos Islands and were not disappointed as Chris Parfitt told us of his trip to Ecuador. We were amazed to learn that most of the roses we buy are grown there, then sold through the flower markets in Holland.

Ecuador is on the equator, having many volcanoes, most now extinct but which supply

excellent soil for growing crops, some transported to market using llamas which are still used as pack animals. The sunrises at 6am and sets at 6pm every day. We saw the making of the famous Panama hats and a wide variety of local beautiful crafts. We then moved on to the 12 Galapagos Islands, which lay 600 miles off shore, he was only able to visit four during his trip and numbers allowed are limited so as not to disturb the wildlife. You have to follow the paths and not wander as the wildlife is not used to modern life and is completely tame. No inter action is allowed with the animals or birds, which is very difficult as they tend to approach people. Seals lay across paths, iguanas bask in the sun and giant tortoises lumber past. There are seven different Darwin finches and three booby birds, blue footed, red footed and masked, tame enough to sit in a bush, when you pull back the branch to inspect them they remain seated and unafraid.

End of an era

Market Place Wine Shop closes after 45 years

Having opened for business in 1979, my dad, Alex Carr, ran Market Place Wine Shop and served the town for 45 years.

The business was his passion and he was very much involved in the community. He knew everyone and knew what was going on in and around Halesworth.

Sadly, due to my father's deteriorating health, we had to close the shop, with February 1st being the last day of trading. After such a long time, this is an incredibly sad way for the business to close and I know dad would have liked to have been there on the last day to have the chance to thank the very many loyal customers and friends he has made along the way.

I would like to say how enormously proud I am of my father, having

occupied his place of work for four and a half decades, not many people can say they have been in business for this long!

It is a crying shame that the shop has ceased trading and my father never got the retirement he deserved whilst able to enjoy it. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all his loyal customers as well as Kevin, Jonathan and Sarah, also the Masons. This truly is the end of an era.

We are incredibly grateful for the 45 years of enjoyment, friendship and fun that my father had at Market Place Wine Shop. Please don't wait to save every penny for retirement as, like my father, you may never get there. With love,

Dad with his grandson, Oliver

The three amigos (L to R): Alexander Carr, my son Oliver and on the right, Dads brother Mark

Dad with his grandson, Oliver

Joanna Carr (Alex's daughter)

In memoriam

EVANS, Matthew

John 'Matt'

Matthew 'Matt' John Evans passed away peacefully at Beech House Care Home on March 4th, 2024 aged 73 years.

Beloved husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A celebration of Matt's life will be held at Waveney Memorial Park and Crematorium on Monday March 25th at 3pm.

Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for Halesworth Dementia Carers Fund may be gifted via the MuchLoved online memorial tribute site: rosedalefuneralhome.co.uk

MUNSON, Joy Smith

Joy Smith Munson sadly passed away 15th January 2024 aged 80.

Barrie and the family of Joy, plus all her friends will miss her sorely. Thank you to all who attended her funeral at Aldeburgh Church on 22nd February.

Please accept this acknowledgement for cards, letters and donations etc. A thousand thanks, Barrie Munson

GrandDriver courses

GrandDriver, run by the Suffolk County Council Road Safety Team, is a scheme for anyone over the age of 60 who currently drives and would like to keep driving for as long as possible. There are two parts to the scheme: A theory workshop, and a driving assessment. The workshop lasts for three hours and we discuss how driving has changed, and how to cope with this as we get older, how our health can affect driving, and simple adaptations you can make to ensure your comfort in the car. There is a chance to discuss any concerns you may have about driving. We also have a refresh on the Highway Code and do some hazard perception. The driving assessment is

Beccles Town Council

arranged at a time and place to suit you, takes place in your own car and lasts for around an hour. The trainer will discuss any aspects of the drive that are increasing your risk and offer suggestions and alternatives to reduce your risk. At the end, you'll receive a written report outlining all that was discussed.

Both the workshops and the driving assessments are currently free of charge to attend. For a full list of workshop dates around Suffolk please visit: www.suffolkroadsafe.com.

If you'd like to book, or would like more information, please call Jane Holland on: 01473 341517 or emailling: jane. holland@suffolkhighways.org.

Please note: Spaces are limited at the workshops so prior booking is essential.

Beccles Soapbox Derby

Beccles Town Council, along with Dan Lovett from the local Toy Box shop, are looking to hold a Soapbox Derby in Beccles this summer.

proved to be very successful in a couple of towns nearby, and we hope it will be a well supported event in Beccles. This event will be run in summer, but the date is still to be confirmed.

A Soapbox Derby is a competition in which people race homemade motorless single-seated vehicles down an inclined raceway. This event has

For more details, keep upto-date on the Beccles Town Council website and social media.

Beccles Town Council

Beccles Flood Risk Management Project

The Environment Agency have been working with Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Highways, East Suffolk Council, Anglian Water, Beccles Town Council and flood risk consultants, Jacobs, to investigate the causes of the flooding and identify options which could improve flood risk management at Beccles Quay.

The project has identified several options that could be viable. For more information on all of the options considered, please visit: consult.environmentagency.gov.uk/east-anglia-c-e/ becclesfm or scan the QR code. Keep checking that website for the latest information.

The Environment Agency are working in collaboration

with Beccles Town Council to regularly meet with residents to discuss flooding issues associated with the River Waveney in Beccles.

If you'd like to be involved with these discussions, please contact Beccles Town Council via email: admin@becclestowncouncil. gov.uk or call: 01502 712109 for more information.

Aldeburgh Carnival 2024 80th Anniversary

This year, Aldeburgh Carnival will celebrate its 80th Anniversary and we promise, as always, to deliver a spectacular event on August 19th and over the weekend.

The theme for the 2024 Carnival is "All things 80's" to include music, film and anniversaries!

Many of you may be wondering what goes on between the close of the 2023 Carnival and the start of the 2024 Carnival?

Well the answer is... ALOT! The Aldeburgh Carnival committee team meet monthly to not only look at what went well, but also to analyse what we could do better to ensure that we all enjoy a fabulous Carnival.

So, in regards, to what planning is in process, I wanted to share the following:

• 1: We're building a programme of events for 2024 and this programme will be available to buy, to guide you over the Carnival weekend, all funds

going to our charities.

• 2: We're thinking about our 2024 Carnival Queen and her attendants. This will be decided upon by April.

• 3: We're hoping for even more floats to take part in the Carnival day procession. Please start to think about this. It really is a fun thing to do.

• 4: We're engaging with many entertainers. For example, the Essex Caledonian pipe band to entertain us all across four fun-packed days.

• 5: We're planning the silent auction and gathering prizes to encourage further fundraising.

• 6: We're thinking about the firework display and how we compete with the 2023 display which was spectacular.

• 7: We will have our ever popular lantern parade from the High Street to the beach for fireworks.

• 8: We're carefully considering traffic management and foot traffic to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

• 9: We're liaising with local police to ensure we're running the Carnival safely and efficiently.

• 10: To top it all, we're planning some 'special events for 80th Aldeburgh Carnival' in addition to our usual full and exciting agenda.

Each year, we rely heavily on the support and generosity of our sponsors and advertising platforms as well as Carnival volunteers, so a BIG thank you to all!

Volunteers Needed:

With regard to volunteers, we really need some extra hands over Carnival weekend to support us.

If you have a spare hour or two, please do email the Carnival PR team: info@aldeburghcarnival.com, and we will happily guide your interest.

Easter adventures with the National Trust

Bring the whole family together this Easter and treat your loved ones to a spring adventure with the National Trust.

From getting active in the great outdoors, to spotting the signs of spring, and experiencing nature bursting into life at the places the National Trust cares for, there are over 195 Easter trails to choose from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Every single National Trust Easter trail is different and celebrates nature, history and beauty. Follow winding garden paths, crash along muddy woodland trails or time travel with adventures to castles, towers, and mansions.

Designed with families in mind, each National Trust Easter trail features 10 activity stations, showcasing the cheery signs of spring, from bursting buds, daffodils in bloom to frolicking lambs and spring birdsong. Every trail ends with a chocolate egg, or a vegan 'Free-From' chocolate egg, made here in the UK using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. Trails cost £3 per child, plus normal National Trust admission/free admission for National Trust members.

To find your nearest trail, visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/easter

Easter adventures in Norfolk:

Blickling Estate

March 28th to April 14th

Celebrate Easter with an adventure at Blickling Estate this spring. Discover fun natureinspired activities and games to get active and creative together as a family. Explore the garden with its beautiful displays of daffodils and notice the bluebells coming to life.

Plan a whole day of fun with a visit to the house, where you can look out for native British birds as you explore the different rooms, or an adventure across the estate on two wheels with bikes from our Cycle Hire. If all that helps you build up an appetite, you'll

find a range of tasty meals and treats at the Stables and Muddy Boots Cafés.

Felbrigg Hall, Gardens & Estate

March 23rd to April 14th

A visit to Felbrigg this Easter will certainly put a spring in your step with daffodils carpeting the meadows yellow and lambs gambolling in the fields. Hop, skip and frolic your way on an Easter trail set against the backdrop of the beautiful 16th century hall. As you wander through different gardens and habitats, enjoy 10 activity stations inspired by the great outdoors, including animal themed guess who, nature bracelet making and a fairground favourite game of hook-a-duck!

The estate awaits! Free to visit, head out and experience some of the 520-acres stretched out before you. Or explore the inside of Felbrigg Hall and see if you can you spot the woolly lambs hidden in each of the opulent yet homely showrooms (admission applies). Top-off your visit with chips and baps available from a café trailer or visit the Squire's Pantry tea-room and tuck into a seasonal twist on a classic, the hot cross scone.

Horsey Windpump

March 28th to April 12th

Get hands-on and creative in nature with our fun, family trail (10am-4pm, daily). Search for minibeasts, make music with woodland instruments, mid-air food pass beanbag challenge, and nest-building with willow are just some of the fun challenges to try, whilst learning more about the wildlife of the Norfolk Broads. The iconic windpump will be open daily between 10am-4pm throughout the Easter holiday.

Morston Quay

March 28th to April 12th

Head up to the north Norfolk coast for an Easter nature activity trail at Morston Quay (10am4pm, daily). Pin the tail on the Easter bunny, make music with

woodland instruments, hook a wader, and nest-building with reeds and pebbles are just some of the fun challenges to try, whilst learning more about the wildlife of the Norfolk coast.

Oxburgh Estate

March 28th to April 14th

It's hard not to fall in love with Oxburgh, when you catch your first glimpse of the imposing brick manor house reflected in the tranquil moat. In the gardens and wilderness, drifts of snowdrops and aconites are returning to the soil and daffodils are arriving to herald the start of spring. The orchard and kitchen garden are filling with delicate pink and white blossom from a variety of heritage fruit trees, whilst wild versions brighten up the woods.

As well as the Easter trail, families will find plenty of adventure at the Home Covert natural play area. Created from a 17th century wood and 18th century pasture and fenland, Home Covert is a great place for a family walk, to build a den or spot wildlife.

Sheringham Park March 23rd to April 14th

Play in the park and explore the wild garden and woodland

on Sheringham's Easter trail. Pinecone and spoon races, bird watching and welly-wanging await as you enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of spring at 10 activity stations. Embark on an adventure in nature and see how many colours of the special rhododendron collection you'll spot starting to bloom.

You can spend an entire day at Sheringham Park and discover why it became the favourite work of its 19th century landscape designer, Humphry Repton. Climb the gazebo tower for a breathtaking view of rolling parkland, woods and waymarked trails running down to the coast. Celebrate your achievement with a pitstop at the Courtyard Café for tasty drinks, cakes and bakes, including hot cross scones aplenty.

Don't miss your chance to book for special Family Night Hikes too, on April 2nd and 3rd, and see what is stirring in the park after sunset. Listen for the hoot of Tawny Owls, spot deer come out of hiding and be spellbound by stars on a clear night. Recommended for ages 6-12, accompanied by an adult. Booking required.

National Trust

Image credit: Annapurna Mellor

Pawsitive effects

How pet ownership enhances physical and mental wellbeing

Pets are a beloved addition to many households, bringing joy, companionship and plenty of cuddles. But the benefits of pet ownership go far beyond the furry cuddles - research has shown that pets can have a positive impact on both our physical and mental health.

For starters, owning a pet can improve our mood and reduce stress levels. When we interact with our furry friends, our brains release feel-good hormones like oxytocin and serotonin, which can help to reduce anxiety and depression. Pets can also be great company for those who live alone

or struggle with socialising, providing a source of comfort and friendship. But with great pet ownership comes great responsibility. It's important to remember that pets rely on us for their wellbeing, and as such, we need to take their care seriously. This means providing them with adequate food, water, shelter and exercise, as well as ensuring they receive regular veterinary check-ups and vaccinations.

It's also important to educate ourselves on the specific needs of our pets. For example, dogs need regular exercise and

socialisation to stay healthy and happy, while cats require regular access to clean litter boxes and scratching posts. Smaller pets like rabbits and guinea pigs also require specific care, including appropriate food and housing.

By understanding and meeting these needs, we can help our pets to thrive.

Aside from the physical benefits of pet ownership, the companionship and love that pets provide can have a profound impact on our mental health. Studies have shown that pet owners have lower levels of depression and anxiety, and are more likely to experience feelings of happiness and contentment. Caring for a pet can also provide a sense of purpose and routine, which can be especially beneficial for those

struggling with mental health issues.

Of course, pet ownership isn't for everyone. It's important to consider factors like lifestyle, living arrangements and financial responsibilities before bringing a pet into your home. Pets require time, attention and financial resources, and as such, it's important to make sure you can provide for them before committing to ownership.

But for those who are able to provide a loving home for a pet, the rewards can be immeasurable.

From the unconditional love they provide to the joy they bring into our lives, pets are truly one of life's greatest blessings. By caring for them with responsibility and dedication, we can ensure that our furry friends are happy, healthy and loved.

Agricultural &horticultural sales,repairs

• Pet & livestock feed

• Country clothing & workwear

• Bottled Calor gas stockists

First Explore in '24 event: Bird Count

Look out for Explore in '24 on the Green

What's Explore in '24? It's the Green's year-long celebration of 25 years of setting up, expanding, working on and enjoying the town's wonderful 55 acres of open space. The first Explore in '24 event was the Big Bird Count on the same day as the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. On a cold unpromising day, the group recorded 26 different species including Cetti's Warbler and Siskin, capped off at the very end by 20 Redpoll swooping in to land. Now, spring is really beginning with Chiff Chaffs in the hedges and frogspawn in the pond.

The next Explore in '24 event will be on April 21st: Water vole and otter walk along the waterways.

The other events include:

• May 5th: Dawn Chorus Walk

• May 30th: Plant Hunting Walk

• June 15th: Bike Day

• June 30th: Plant Hunting Walk

• August 7th: Bat Evening Walk

Plus, there will be much more in the months after that. Very, very soon, further details, with more added as the year goes on, will be on the Green's website (address below) under "our activities/ what's on".

Thank you Halesworth for your response to the survey forms the volunteers posted through most of the letterboxes in town. We have had masses of replies in the collecting boxes we placed in the Library, Chinny's and The Angel. Many thanks to them for giving our boxes the space, telling us about how you use the Green, what you value about it and how you would like to help. We have replied to nearly all those offers now but if we somehow missed you out and there's something you think you could do to help the Green thrive, join a work party? Help with social media?

Bookkeeping? Help do the backroom work to get a project along to delivery? Please get in

touch on the email below.

A particularly big thank you to the kind anonymous donor who posted a big gift of money through the letterbox at the Bainers' house. Right at the beginning of our special year, that was so wonderfully cheering.

It's 25 years since the Green was set up in 1999 with the help of money from government, Europe, local businesses, local groups and individuals. The town is so lucky to have this extraordinary, huge, open space, with free public access to every part, and bursting with wildlife, some of it rare and all of it special. The Green has an active and cheerful volunteer body helping with work-parties, planning events, keeping on top of the finance, running the special projects that crop up. Come and be part of it all. Have a browse on: www.millenniumgreen. halesworth.net and contact the Green at: thegreen@halesworth.net

Halesworth Millennium Green

Halesworth Town Football Club 1955-56

Thank you very much to

ICENI Taekwon-do

become an independent ITF Martial Arts & Self Defence Club

ICENI Taekwon-do have become an independent ITF Martial Arts and Self Defence club. Not only continuing their traditional teaching of taekwondo, but also taking their club to a new level by grading students to black belt at their dojang in Beccles. All students now have a direct route from white belt to black belt without having to travel hundreds of miles for black belt grading.

Another innovation is the

starting up of an Alumni Jee-Goo

Club for all previous and existing black tags and black belts, an open invitation, twice a month, with the aim to help everyone retain or regain their skills and wellbeing. Continuing to be part of ICENI Taekwon-do, but without the pressures of regular training or a grading regime. A chance to meet up with old sparring partners for a kick-about or just some stress

Oulton Broad Water Sports Centre

courses are also available.

Catching up with Halesworth Angel Bowling Club

I start on a sad note as we lost one of our patrons last Christmas.

Derek Newby was a special Halesworth character and he gave so much to the town. Many seniors in the town remember him teaching them to play tennis. When he turned his attention to bowls, he applied his usual enthusiasm, acted as Secretary and President of Halesworth

Angel Bowling Club for a number of years and led tours to other parts of the country. They say cream always rises to the top and this proved to be the case as Derek was then appointed President of Suffolk County Bowls in 1994.

Interestingly, our Chairman Trevor Flatt is National President of the English Bowling Federation this year.

During the close season, our ground crew have been busy working on the green. It's already looking so much better than it did last year. We think the months at the turn of the year have probably been the wettest in our collective memories. I cannot say in the history of the club, which stretches back to 1784. We are 240 years old this year!

Preparations are well on the

way for the opening of the next season which will be on April 13th. We propose to invite anyone interested to an Open Weekend a week later on April 21st and 22nd. Please put that date in your diaries and come along and try your hand.

For more information, please call Ben Cardwell on: 01986 873352 or email: benjaminjon44@gmail.com.

Come and visit Chinnys Sports Bar!

Thursday: 11am-11pm

Friday: 11 am-11:30pm

Saturday: 11am-11:30pm

Sunday: 10am-7:30pm

Food hours:

Tuesday: 11am-2pm

Wednesday to Saturday: 11am-2pm & 5:30pm-8pm

Sundays: 10am-2pm

Breakfast available:

Tuesday to Saturday: 11am-12pm

Sunday: 10am-12pm

Chinnys Sports Bar has been a hive of activity throughout February, with all live sporting fixtures being shown through the week and weekends on multiple screens throughout the venue.

We saw The Six Nations get underway at the beginning of February, with a good turnout for each match and the support by avid fans creating a great atmosphere for each match so far.

The Premier League Darts coverage has also been on our big screens throughout February, bringing a lot of interest to our customers and drawing in a regular crowd each Thursday evening.

February 25th saw the Carabou cup final clash between Liverpool and Chelsea, both the main bar and the family room were bustling with an upbeat audience creating a lively and at times, nail biting atmosphere. Liverpool clinching the 1-0 win in extra time caused a cheer of celebration and relief, with those who were disappointed with the result, still enjoying the afternoon.

Chinnys has something for everyone and our friendly staff look forward to welcoming you all whether it's your first visit or you're a regular that we see everyday! We have a main bar area and pool room which has three English pool tables and two American pool tables. We also have three dart lanes and a snooker room that accommodates

three full size snooker tables and a match play table. There's no pre-booking required, all tables are hired out on a first-come-firstserved basis.

Our spacious family room has three pool tables, two dart lanes, foosball table and a ring the bull to keep everyone entertained whether you have come out for a family meal or just a few drinks at the bar. Under 16s are welcome in the family room until 8:30pm but must be accompanied by an adult.

Chinnys Sports Teams:

We currently have one pool team playing in the East Suffolk Pool League, two Wednesday night dart teams in the Beccles Darts League and three Friday night dart teams playing in the Halesworth and District Dart League. For further information on any of the sports teams, please contact us.

We are also pleased to support Halesworth Town Football Club and always give a warm welcome to them and to Southwold Rugby Club who call in after their

matches or training and would welcome any sports team who would like to do so. We also welcome the Wellbeing group on the first Tuesday of each month from 12pm-2pm. They meet for a catch up, drink and a bite to eat.

Coming up: March 12th-15th: We look forward to The Cheltenham Festival. Showing the race on our big screens always helps to create a lively atmosphere and makes for an enjoyable afternoon.

March 23rd: England v Brazil will be shown live from Wembley from 7pm. With food being served from 5:30pm until 8pm. Come and grab yourself a seat with your family in the events room or with your friends in the Main Bar.

All live sporting fixtures are shown on multiple screens throughout the venue.

If you have any queries or would like to know more about Chinnys, please call 01986 872651 or visit our Facebook page.

Oulton Broad Water Sports Centre (OBWSC), located in the idyllic Broads National Park, is open and ready to again offer a range of water sports activities this year to all age groups regardless of ability. A not-for-profit registered charity, OBWSC is well equipped with both changing facilities and a classroom, and offers opportunities to experience sailing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and wing surfing.

Powerboat training and first aid

Graham Colam (Centre Manager) and his qualified team are happy to offer fun experiences as well as courses for individuals or groups who wish to obtain recognised water sports qualifications. Hiring of paddle craft is also available.

Activities throughout the year include school holiday activity weeks for young children, and many local schools bring their pupils to gain on-the-water skills.

For local and national

releasing bag work!

This is a fantastic time to join the ICENI Taekwon-do tribe as it marches into a new era, fully authorised and backed by the British Martial Arts and Boxing Association. Classes are on Monday evenings from 6:30pm8pm and Thursday evenings 7pm8:30pm at The Venue, Beccles. More information is posted regularly on their website at: iceniTKD.uk

businesses, OBWSC also provides corporate team building and fun activity day packages which have proved very popular.

If you want to try a new experience or hone your existing skills, just drop by to see them or call Graham on: 01502 558487 or email: enquiries@obwsc.co.uk. They are always looking for volunteers to help us throughout the year. Activities and courses are also posted on www.obwsc. co.uk where you can book and also find out more about them.

Southwold Rugby Under 13's team looking for new players

Come and let us make you

Welcome at the Wold! The Southwold Rugby U13 squad are on the lookout for new Wold Warriers. Be part of the team! The 2023/2024 season is already underway and Southwold U13s are looking for new players to

help build and strengthen their squad.

Wednesday training is at Halesworth Campus between 6:30pm and 8pm.

Sunday training is on Southwold Common between 10am and 12pm. Matches are played on a Sunday. Get in

contact if you'd like to come for a free taster session! Joining fee includes shorts, socks, plus training subs and match fees. Playing shirt provided. For further details, please contact U13s Coach Matthew Baker on 07889 115300. www.southwoldrugby.club

Dereham Town Football Club.

Back row (L to R): Jim Wall (Trainer), John Hardy, Colin Haken, Gerald Ellis, Ronnie Crane, Maurice Hayes and Peter Etheridge.

Front row (L to R): John Ellis, Wally Sherwood, Derek Borrett (Captain), David Ellis and Gordon Taylor. Note three brothers: John, David and Gerald Ellis.

PLUMBING:

• Kitchen tap repairs & replacement

• Bathrooms & wet rooms

• Toilet repairs & replacements

• Shower repairs & replacements

• Disability access installs

• Unblocking

• Loft tanks repairs & replacements

• Ball valve repairs

• Cylinder repairs

• Immersion thermostats & elements

DISABLED WORKS:

• Ramps & hand rails designed, built & installed

• Doorways widened

• Disabled doors supplied & installed

• Stair rails fitted

ROOFING:

• All types of roof repairs

• Ridge replacement

• Lead flashing

• Flat roofing

• Leak repairs

• Chimney repairs, re-pointing & removal

• Slate & Tiled Roofs

• Dry ridge insulation

• New Roofs

• Safe & accessible toilet & wet rooms supplied & installed

• 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

BUILDING:

• Emergency repairs

• Re-pointing

• Subsidence & cracks

• Lead flashing

• Chimney repairs, removal & re-lining

• Roof repairs

• General building works/repairs

• Stud walls

• Garden walls & Patios

• Gates & Driveways

• Damp proofing

CARPENTRY:

• Windows repaired & replaced

• Hanging doors

• Wood flooring & panelling

• Kitchen flatpacks

• Boxing in

• Tiling

• Lifting & shifting furniture

• Small jobs

• Whether it’s a general tidy up or complete house clearance, we can help with both!

DRAINAGE:

• High-pressure jetting

• Block drains

• CCTV surveys & investigation

• Treatment plants

• Soakaways

• Grease traps

- OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE -

• Gullies

• Guttering

• Land drains

• Full drainage installations

• Pumping Stations

• Planned Maintenance