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Dr Dan Poulter MP Just before the Covid pandemic struck, a young woman who introduced herself as a vegan angrily demanded of me why the Government was not taking action to ban meat and dairy products. Veganism has now penetrated the mainstream and it's easy to forget that barely a decade ago, it was a fringe movement. I welcome the fact that this has changed, but let's get one thing straight. It's entirely natural for humans to eat meat. As a species, we evolved eating meat. We have eaten meat for millions of years. When I questioned the young woman about her reasons for wanting to put so many farmers out of business, she explained that meat and dairy farming was a major cause of carbon and greenhouse gas emissions and for environmental reasons it should be banned. However, this argument ignores the fact that the carbon footprint (food miles) of transporting vegan staples like rice and quinoa to the UK, are far from unproblematic in climate terms. In fact, the climate footprint of rice is comparable to that of international aviation.
Locally sourced food, be it meat or vegetables, has the benefit of almost no food miles. Locally sourced meat has a lower carbon footprint than rice imported from overseas. Suffolk's meat and dairy herds turn something we cannot eat (grass) into something we can (meat and dairy). They help to recycle fertility and make use of land that cannot easily grow crops. The label often given to red meat as being an unhealthy food has become a dietary dogma, but research reveals a more complex picture. The association between red meat and negative health outcomes has been more commonly observed in studies where people are eating a highly processed diet, while studies of healthy omnivores eating a diet rich in plant foods have failed to find consistent evidence that red meat is unhealthy. The contribution of red meat to our diet is further complicated by the fact that not all meat is produced equally. Different farming systems, which provide animals with very different lives produce meat and dairy of varying quality. In that respect, we should be happy
to eat and consume meat and dairy produced by our Suffolk farmers as part of a healthy and balanced diet which contains vegetables. As an NHS doctor, I have reservations about imposing strict vegan diets, particularly upon infants due to risks of malnutrition. Vitamin B12 is most often obtained from animal foods and higher rates of deficiency have been found in vegans compared with other vegetarians and meat eaters. Maintaining adequate intake of B12 which helps make red blood cells and keep the nervous system healthy is a common challenge for vegans as it is not found in plant based foods. Many other essential vitamins and minerals including vitamins B2, niacin, vitamin D, iodine, zinc, potassium and selenium are also typically lower for vegans. I will always support people making an informed choice about what they choose to put into their own bodies. Veganism is fine by me. But those who want to ban meat and dairy and put hundreds of farmers and food businesses in Suffolk out of business should think again.
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If you haven’t already been, you must pop down and see Halesworth Community Larder. If you have food or staple goods that you cannot use, you can swop those for items that you really want or need. And if things are a bit of a struggle, we have fresh veg and fruit and lots of tins to help you ensure that you and your family can eat well during the week. We also have a supply of nappies and lots of cleaning goods too. Our Larder relies on the very generous donations from local people and the many shops and local businesses that support us. Thanks to all of you for your support. The Community Larder and Tescos. We are delighted to announce that the Community Larder has been nominated as one of the 3 ‘in-store vote’ Charities at the Beccles and Southwold branches. If you do a little shop at Tescos (it only has to be one item), you will be given a token and we would love it if you could place your vote for the Larder. You have until the end of June – thank you! Paddy Flegg Paddy Flegg, District Councillor, Town Councillor, School Governor, HVC Chair, Charity Trustee and friend to so many people died in March. Our current Chair Karen Austin has written the following tribute. It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Paddy Flegg, our former Chair and Trustee. Paddy was the charity’s
longest serving Trustee, her tenure spanning over three decades. As Chair she guided and supported the charity for over twelve of those years. During this time HVC expanded significantly, and became a key provider of volunteer led community support in the area. Many of the services we value today, including community transport and befriending, were developed by Paddy and her team and her strong leadership laid the foundations for the sustainable organisation we are today. After retiring from HVC in 2013, she maintained a keen interest in our activities whilst also serving the Halesworth Dementia Carers Fund. In 2019 we were delighted to recognize her as one of our first Community Champions, in recognition of her outstanding and enduring contribution to our organisation. Our thoughts of with Paddy’s family and many friends at this difficult time. And on a lighter note… Thank you to all of you who popped into our office to wish Happy Birthday (and it was a big one) to our wonderful colleague Karen Kerridge. HVC was able to give Karen a small gift too. We are delighted to announce that on the 1st April, Karen became our Deputy Director in recognition of her amazing contribution to HVC. And very touchingly, it was Paddy Flegg who interviewed Karen for her new job at HVC over 17 years ago. We have so, so much to thank Paddy for.
pleased to be able to showcase more of the Museum’s collection of fascinating artefacts not usually on display. ‘Life Stories in Stitches’ has got our season off to a great start.’ The exhibition is available until 9th July, after which the history of The Beccles Society will be featured as the season’s second special exhibition. Please email museumadmin@ btconnect.com or leave a message on 01502 715722 if you would like information about the wide variety of opportunities available to volunteer at the Museum. The Museum is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons, 1.45 – 4.30, until the end of October.
Wenhaston Flower Club Our meeting on 5th of April was very well attended and we were delighted to welcome Lizzie Woolnough to flower club. Lizzie's workshop on how to make an Easter table centre piece without the use of florist foam was great fun and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. The arrangements produced were beautiful. Our next meeting is on Tuesday 3rd May at 7:30pm in Wenhaston Village Hall. We are delighted to welcome Jane Bastow to the flower club. Jane is a local flower gardener with a wealth of knowledge and experience. As we look forward to the warmer days and time in the garden Jane's demonstration is entitled "Preparing For Summer". This will be a flower demonstration with a difference. Jane will be showing us how to pot up our summer bedding
plants to keep them flowering all summer and which plants grow best together, she will also be demonstrating how to pot up two different types of hanging baskets. We're a friendly little club and offer a warm welcome to everyone. We don't have an annual membership fee. If the demonstration is something that interests you, just come along on the night (£5 with tea/coffee and biscuits). For more information, please contact Jackie on: 01502 478401.
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St Mary's Handbell Ringers The team is back in action and has a wide-ranging programme of patriotic and traditional music to play for this Platinum Jubilee year. Contact us if you'd like us to entertain your group/organisation. We are now taking bookings for summer 2022 through to 2023. We're available for weddings, after-dinner entertainment, care-home and sheltered accommodation venues, youth groups, school workshops and much more... Why not get in touch for more information? A date for your diary: We are hosting an interactive workshop at Halesworth Library on Saturday June 4th from 10:30am-12 noon. Why not call in and join this "Come and Ring" extravaganza? Open to all ages with no need to book a slot. We're actively seeking new ringers. No experience is necessary. We meet every Tuesday afternoon in Halesworth and you're welcome to drop in on one of our practices to meet the team and 'pick up a bell or two'. If you'd like to learn more about us, join the team, book us to play for an event/group meeting, please contact Linda on: l.sherman654@btinternet. com or phone 01986 798397. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Beccles and District Museum at Leman House, Ballygate, Beccles, has opened for its 2022 season with a special exhibition - a display of samplers and sewing entitled ‘Life Stories in Stitches’. The skill and determination shown by the children whose work is on display are impressive. Eightyear old Louisa Anne Rockhill, for example, delicately stitched an elaborate sampler which is dated 1837. Pam Finch, who looks after the Museum’s textile collection and who has prepared the exhibition, has also provided interesting background information about samplers. Barry Darch, chairman of trustees, said, ‘We are very
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3-12 years old. The East Suffolk Council Advice Clinic is held in the library on Tuesdays from 10am-4pm and Barclays Bank hold a dropin session from 9:30am-4:30pm on Wednesdays where they offer help with money management, financial help, business support and home loans. On Tuesday 19th April, Connected Communities are hosting a drop-in session from 10am-12pm to speak to your local councillor. Special dates for your diary this month: Monday 25th April, 2pm-4pm: Repair Café - Bring along items for repair and recycling. Thursday 28th April, 6:30pm The Friends of Halesworth Library Annual General Meeting (please book by Monday 25th April). Thursday 28th April, 7:30pm - Thursday Book Talk - 'Block prints and book covers' by Sandy Horsley, local illustrator and print maker. We look forward to seeing you! For further details out any of our activities, please email us at: halesworth.library@ suffolklibraries.co.uk or phone us on 01986 875095.
Clairvoyance with Caroleena Fancy an enjoyable evening out? Then come along to an evening of clairvoyance with Caroleena in Halesworth? Caroleena is an international medium and psychic, who has recently moved to Suffolk and wishes to make people in this area aware of her gift. She has taken spiritualist church services and done private readings since 1983 so 'tonnes' of experience, though there is always something new to learn. Her first awareness of spirit was as a child, which at the time was quite frightening since her family had no understanding of this belief. She progressed
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You will receive a very warm welcome when you visit our library, whether it's to borrow books, use the computers, read the papers or attend one of the many events and activities held in the library. You are also welcome to visit our garden, a secluded sunny space with an array of spring flowers in bloom. We are now operating with our new opening hours: Monday: 9am-1pm, Tuesday: 9am-5pm, Wednesday 9am-5pm, Thursday: Closed, Friday: 9am5pm, Saturday: 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-3pm. We offer a range of regular weekly activities for children: Tuesdays: 10am-10:30am Rhyme Time - Suitable for babies and toddlers aged 0-18 months. Tuesdays: 10:30am-11:30am Story, Stay and Play - Suitable for pre-school children aged 18+ months. Saturdays: 11:30am-12pm Lego Club - Suitable for children up to 3-12 years old. Saturdays: 2:30am-3:30pm Craft Club - Suitable for children aged 3-12 years old. Sundays: 10am-12pm Sunday Crafts - Suitable for children aged
by sitting in circle, to learning about healing and connecting safely to her guides and to spirit. Nothing is forced and everything is conducted through the vibration of love. If you're interested, come along to The Rifle Hall, Halesworth, IP19 8LR on Friday 20th May, where hopefully you will be entertained, you never know she may even sing! Doors open at 7pm, session will start at 7:30pm (NO admission after this time), Tickets £10 cash only at the door or prebook via withcaroleena@gmail.com.
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Middleton Open Gardens are given to other causes, and this year the chosen charity is The Blossom Appeal to support a new breast cancer treatment unit for Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals. In addition to the fundraising aspect, the community works hard like a well oiled machine in ensuring that visitors have an enjoyable time in sharing our beautiful village. There are 14 gardens this year, from formal to a wildlife reserve, and all in between. Gardens varying in size from a patio, to over 5 acres. Many of the gardeners are very knowledgeable, and are willing to share tips. But if you just want to sit and relax, and enjoy the gardens that’s fine too. Visitors have been known to snooze in the sunshine! Main parking will be on the Recreation ground, for which
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there will be directions from main routes. Tickets, which are £5 for adults ( children free) will be on sale there, and programmes and maps will be available. Refreshments will be available all day at the Recreation Ground, and also cream teas at the Village Hall in the afternoons. Dogs are welcome in most gardens with owners consent, but always on a lead please. Most of the gardens are close to the centre of the village, and within easy walking distance of each other. Three of the gardens are on Middleton Moor just outside the main village. They are well worth seeing, but most visitors would want to drive there separately, and parking will be available on the Moor. We are pleased to have a new garden this year in Fen Street, which I am assured is of a very high standard. Access to this garden from the village is however via some uneven
Spring in the Garden
Get your gardens ready, with the sun creeping out again and the daffodils blooming there is lots to look forward to now we are in the spring time. And what better place than right on your doorstep (or back doorstep.) Your garden. Whether it's having family round, sun bathing or having a couple of drinks after work, there is so many oppurtunities to make your garden the place you want it to be. The last two spring times were an advocate for exterior renovation during the pandemic but frequent and little upkeep can leaving your garden looking great all year round.
ground in places. There is very limited parking at the garden for disabled visitors only. Please take the time to look into Holy Trinity Church in which there will be floral displays, and some artwork by the children of Middleton Primary School. We look forward to welcoming you. For further information contact: Christineburgess29@ gmail.com
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May is the month when everything gets busy in the garden and even the most relaxed of gardeners become inspired. Plant growth is steaming ahead with seeds germinating, plants and shrubs bursting into flower and annual weeds popping up. It’s also a time to think about introducing some edible plants into your garden and there are plenty of easy ways to enjoy fullflavoured crops, even when space is tight. For novice gardeners, focus on herbs. It doesn’t take long to grow herbs from seed, and if you get sowing now then you will have them to enjoy throughout the summer. Parsley, coriander and dill can all be sown direct in the soil this month and you will be able to harvest them from July onwards. Basil is best sown indoors in pots, but again you will be able to take your pick of its leaves from July. If you have a semi-shaded spot in your garden you could try growing a selection of cut-andcome-again salad leaves. Not only delicious to eat, they will save you having to buy bags of salad from the supermarket – which means you will also be cutting down on plastic packaging. If you are going to grow them in a container pick one that is approximately 30cm
wide or larger. Try mizuna looseleaved lettuce, rocket or endive. You can also sow pak choi, Swiss chard and beetroot to harvest their colourful, tasty leaves. Once the salad leaves are 10cm tall – which will be in about three to four weeks – snip them off with scissors to just above ground level and they will re-sprout for a second or third time. If you give them some liquid plant food after each harvest they will re-grow more rapidly. Dwarf French Beans is the veg that keeps on giving during the summer months. As long as you pick them as soon as they are ready they will keep on cropping all summer long. They need good fertile soil, so make sure you dig in some compost, and climbing varieties need canes for support. Young plants can be planted out end of May or you can sow seeds now directly into the soil where you want them to grow, at 20cm intervals. Water the soil when it gets dry and if you sow a second batch next month you can alternate picking beans between the two all summer. If you’re new to growing vegetables, beetroot is a good, easy-to-grow option. The seeds don’t need much encouragement to germinate and they require little maintenance once established. Being a root crop, beetroot does
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best if the soil is free of large stones. The same is true of carrots. If you want carrots with plenty of flavour, it’s definitely worth growing your own. Both beetroot and carrot seeds tend to germinate within a couple of weeks and you should be harvesting fresh beetroot in 8-10 weeks and carrots in 14-16 weeks. Finally, for a touch of colour try some edible flowers - they can be grown from seed and are easy to sow. Nasturtiums seeds are simply pushed straight into soil in spring or summer and the flowers taste a touch peppery. Pot Marigolds are also sown at this time of year and their orange flowers have a zingy citrus flavour. As the RHS says … as bulbs fade and herbaceous borders grow in leaps and bounds, it is now clear that summer is approaching. Sowing and planting out bedding can begin, depending on regional weather variations, and you can take softwood cuttings. It's also time to get back into the lawn mowing regime, as the lawn will be loving the warmer temperatures this month brings. Top three jobs this month – watch out for late frosts and protect tender plants, earth up potatoes and plant any that you might still have and plant out summer bedding at the end of the month (except in cold areas).
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After last years late summer event, this year Middletoncum-Fordley annual Open Gardens will be returning to its usual early summer dates, on Saturday 4th, and Sunday 5th June, from 11am to 5pm. Last entry to any garden at 4:45pm, so give yourself plenty of time to enjoy them. If you came last year, why not come again to see the gardens at a different season. The event is held primarily to raise funds for Holy Trinity Church, which after over 900 years remains a focus of worship at the centre of the community, and is used by the village to mark individual life and communal events. As will be appreciated a Grade 1 listed building of this age requires regular and frequent maintenance to be safe, and be kept in good condition . However 10% of monies raised
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Quiz night fun with ABC Radio Quiz fans will need their thinking caps on in June, when Alde and Blyth Community Radio celebrates their first anniversary by holding a fun Quiz Night, to help raise funds towards their ambitious plans to introduce a second studio and enable outside broadcasts. Many of the station's presenters will be on hand to host the 10 rounds of questions and as you would expect, questions will include various music based rounds, but not as you may anticipate, plus a host of other topics too, including film, television and general knowledge. The aim of the event is to have fun and there will be prize for the top scoring team and a 'booby prize' for the lowest scoring table! Alde and Blyth Community Radio was founded in April 2021, serving the 'coastal corridor' between Orford and Southwold and currently broadcasts every weekend from 17:00-23:00, Saturdays from 08:00-23:00 and Sunday's from 08:00-23:00.
You can find ABC Radio online at: www.abcradio.co.uk, via the new ABC Radio app and by asking Alexa to "play ABC Radio". The varied schedule is available on the station's website and there are plans to increase broadcasting hours as new presenters come forward. The quiz night will be held at Sizewell Sports and Social Club on Friday 24th June at 7.30pm. Tickets cost just £3.00 each, with a maximum of 6 per team and are now available from Sizewell Sports and Social Club on 01728 830025. The club will be serving food from 5.00pm on the night, for those who wish to take advantage of the venue's 2-for-1 Friday meal offer, with bookings advisable. ABC Radio is always pleased to hear from anyone who is interested in joining their friendly team, as a potential presenter, studio support, or simply a contributor and can contact the station by email at: aldeandblythcommunityradio@ gmail.com
Woodbridge Lions Art Sale Woodbridge Lions Club are holding an Art sale on May 21st at The Salvation Army Hall, New Street, Woodbridge at 9:30am-
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Wickham Market Playing Field Bowls Club Opportunities for YOU: Bowls (also known as Green Bowls) is a game with a long and vibrant past. You may have heard that Sir Francis Drake allegedly determined to finish a game of bowls before he went off to fight the Spanish Armada. But bowls is also bang up to date, witness its championships featuring live on national TV. It offers opportunity and activity for both sexes and for age ranges from upper primary school through secondary school to senior citizen. From humble beginnings in the 13th century, bowls has become a sport which is played today in over fifty countries. The world's oldest surviving bowls green (in Southampton) dates from 1299. (At the Wickham Market Playing Field Bowls Club, we can only claim seventy years of activity). Bowls survived a royal ban during the reigns of Edward III, Richard II and other monarchs because people played it in preference to practising archery - which was then an important skill for battle. Conversely Henry VIII was a keen bowler. The game of bowls was codified (common
rules published) after 1830 and modern rules were finally fixed in 1864. Wickham Market Playing Field Bowls Club will be up and running for 2022. We're a friendly and welcoming club playing home games on our outdoor green at Wickham Market Playing Field. We play in two local evening leagues (usually Wednesday and Thursday) and offer a weekly club night each Monday during the season which runs from late April through to September. Why not give us a try? The green will be open for play, with a special welcome for any newcomers or returners, from 2pm-4pm on Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May 2022. Why not turn up for a friendly and informal "roll-up" (taster session)? We can lend you the necessary bowls to try this sport. All you need to provide are flatsoled shoes (most trainer type footwear will comply). Contact Bruce Laws, Club Secretary on 01728 746715 or Barrie Cracknell, Club Chairman and Captain, on 01728 746300. Hope to meet you on the green!
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work hard to create an eclectic programme and they are pleased that international singer Polly Gibbons (who originally hailed from Suffolk) is providing an evening of bluesy, soulful jazz joined by a jazz quartet led by the Artistic Director at Ronnie Scott's Club. Other events include the Derek Nash Band featuring Noel McCalla in his celebration of the genius of Stevie Wonder, and the closing musical event of the festival will be a particularly memorable concert from the renowned Blues Band, as it will be the final night of their Farewell Tour, an event which is expected to sell out very early. Alongside an exceptional week of music will be inspirational talks on subjects as diverse as the Amazon Rain Forest and Sea Sagas and coastal people. Roy Clark will tell the story of the pirate radio station Radio Caroline, and Kate Bradbury will describe ways in which gardeners can attract wildlife and create habitats in their gardens. Comedy will be provided by Dr Phil Hammond who will recall funny incidents from his many years working in the NHS and Charlie Haylock will explain how he provided dialect tuition for the feature film 'The Dig'. For those who enjoy theatre, Paul Trigg will provide a compelling dramatisation of many of Charles Dickens' characters, and Cheryl Knight of the Apollo Theatre Company will bring us her delightfully funny and affectionate tribute to Joyce Grenfell.
The Festival team warmly welcomes you back. Please obtain a copy of the full programme which lists all these and other events showing the dates, times and ticket prices. After a two-year break, it is anticipated that tickets will sell quickly, so please book early from 30th March, as follows: Online: www.southwoldartsfestival. co.uk, Enquiries: Info@ southwoldartsfestival.co.uk, Telephone: 01502 722572, Box Office: Southwold Arts Centre, Cumberland Road, IP18 6JP. THE BOX OFFICE IS OPEN! There's no doubt that the pandemic impacted on us all, not least with the loss of live entertainment. So, there will be much to celebrate this summer, with the return to Southwold of the iconic festival that carries its name. One of the strengths of the annual festival is that its programme is always so diverse, this year bringing over twenty shows to the Arts Centre including music, talks and theatre performances with top names including Clare Teal, the Opera Babes and The Blues Band. As well as these artists of international acclaim there are also a number of events with a distinctly local flavour, including fascinating talks on Walpole Old Chapel, Radio Caroline and also the making of the film 'The Dig' based on the Sutton Hoo medieval treasures, discovered near Woodbridge. There will also be comedy
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Don't miss out on Reydon's Scarecrow Trail! Residents of Reydon have just until the 1st June to sign up to have a scarecrow as part of this year's Reydon Scarecrow Trail. This will be the eighth trail and it raises a significant amount of the money needed for the Reydon Christmas Lights each year. The last six trails have raised over £9.5k and it encourages local Reydon people to get creative and make a scarecrow for outside their home or business. The trails gathers visitors from far and wide to come and admire Reydon's hard work, spot all the scarecrows and pick their favourite. This year, the trail runs on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September 2022 from 11am-
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THE FESTIVAL IS BACK! So much had to change during the pandemic of the past two years and one temporary casualty was the Southwold Arts Festival with its annual celebration of theatre, music and entertainment. Happily in 2022, the Festival returns with a bumper package of the very best in entertainment. The seventh Southwold Arts Festival is returning this summer with an exciting programme of events over eight days from 25th June to 2nd July 2022, opening with its magnificent street festival providing four hours of colourful activities for all the family including fancy dress, stalls, musicians and dancers. This year's festival will be a wonderful celebration of the very best in music bringing to Southwold international recording artists covering musical genres to suit all tastes, including folk, blues, jazz and classical music. The opening concert will feature the hugely popular jazz singer and radio broadcaster Clare Teal, followed the next day by the award winning Opera Babes. Both of these shows sold out within weeks during their previous festival visits. The Festival will also feature the Southend Boys and Girls Choirs, and throughout the week, the Young Musicians showcases. Former 'Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year' Eliza Carthy is bringing her trio to the Festival later in the week, sharing the bill with the ever popular John Ward Band. The festival team always
books "Ready! Said Rabbit" and "No! Said Rabbit" plus rabbit crafts, games and fun! At Cardinal Newman Hall, Manor Park Road, IP18 6AF. Plus, we'll be making rabbit ears, bunny bookmarks, rabbit finger-puppets and pop-up bunnies! Marjoke will be signing copies of her books. £1 per child. Limited spaces. Book your place today! Learn Italian or Russian: Any level, beginners to advanced. Flexible times available via Zoom. Maximum of four students per lesson. Can do one to ones. £15 per 1.5 hour lesson. To book, contact Southwold Library. Every Sun and Tues 10:30am-11am: Baby Bounce and Tot Rock at Southwold Library. If fine weather, in the garden. If wet/cold, inside. Instruments, clapping, jogging and action rhymes. For babies and toddlers of all ages. Southwold Library Treasure Hunt: Just for Fun! A fun hunt round Southwold for young and old. Takes around one hour. Can be done on foot or by bike. Solve the clues to uncover our hidden message. £1 per hunt. For further details or to book tickets for any events, please call 01502 722519, email: southwold.library@ suffolklibraries.co.uk or visit: www.ticketsource. co.uk/suffolklibraries.
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Grove' Murder Mystery Night is on Fri 17th June at 7pm. Fun Crime Quiz Night is on Sat 18th at 7pm. Whodunnit Puzzle Sheet available now - £1. Solve the crime and you could win a £10 Book Token. Raffle for a Luxury Crime Related Hamper (raffle tickets available from 1st May at Southwold Library). Sat 28th and Sun 29th May: Friends of Southwold Library Fete and Plant Sale. Sat 28th May: Fete on North Green including plants, books, crafts, cakes, tombola and games. Sun 29th May: Plants for sale at 14 Hill Road, Reydon, IP18 6NL from 10am-4pm. Would you be able to give us any plants? All funds raised go towards supporting Southwold Library. Thurs 26th May at 6:30pm at Southwold Library or Mon 30th May at 6:30pm on Zoom: Southwold Library Reading Group. Online and in person. This month, we're reading "The Offing" by Benjamin Myers. Pick up a book or register your email at Southwold Library. Join the Zoom meeting with this link: www.bit.ly/3NSbYck. Meeting ID: 780 4067 0258. Passcode: Library. Wed 1st June at 11am: Meet kids' author and illustrator Marjoke Henrichs. Find out all about her rabbit-inspired picture
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Southwold Library is now operating at its pre-Covid opening hours: Mon: Closed, Tues to Fri: 10am-1pm and 2pm6pm, Sat: 9:30am-1pm and 2pm5pm, Sun: 11am-4pm. We still ask customers to wear masks and face coverings in the library and use the hand sanitiser but the limit on numbers and the one-way system is gone for now. Browsing, computer use and printing/scanning/copying/ laminating are all available. We can still deliver books to your doorstep if you need and if you know anyone who would welcome a friendly chat to cheer them through this odd time, then we can arrange a call. Southwold Library events and activities now booking: Sat 18th and Sun 19th June: Friends of Southwold Library present 'Slaughter in Southwold': Southwold Library Crime Writers Festival at Southwold Arts Centre, St. Edmund's Hall. Authors talks by: Louise Candlish, Rory Clements, Fiona Cummins, James Henry, Cara Hunter, Lin Le Versha, William Shaw and Lesley Thomson. Tickets are £6 per talk, £20 per day or £40 for the weekend (lunches not included). Lunches with the authors are £12 and are provided by Café 51 and Mark's Fish Shop. Plus, Kate Ellis' 'Murder in the Lemon
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New British musical comedy premieres in Beccles Beccles-based musical theatre society The Waveney Light Opera Group (WLOG) are back after lockdown with a world premier! They are presenting a new musical comedy written by two members of the group, Ian Cook and Ian Newton. In 2019, the pair started work on their third show together. They got off to a great start, then lockdown hit! No more getting together around a piano, new methods of writing had to be found. After mastering Zoom, the pair worked out a way to carry on and, after months of hard work, they emerged with another musical comedy, "The Ballad of Robyn Hood". The two Ians have decided to offer the show to all NODA societies, free of charge for a limited period, the only proviso being that companies should make a donation to an NHS charity. The first group to take up the offer was WLOG.
The show tells the story of an am dram group attempting to stage an unpublished work by two of the world's leading exponents of musical theatre, Andrew Laird Warbler and Tim Rhys! Robyn (with a 'y') is played by Felicity. Her Aunt Christine left her the musical in her will. The story goes that Christine once spent a bohemian summer in Paris where she shared a garret with two young musicians, the, soon to be famous, Andrew and Tim. After a particularly bohemian party, the boys decide to head off to Buenos Aires and 'Robyn Hood' is abandoned but Christine brings it home with her where it stays undiscovered for many years. The show follows the story of the society's struggle to get the show to stage. The show runs from the 26th30th April, 7:30pm at Beccles Public Hall. Tickets are available from the box office: 01502 770060 or at: www.becclespublichall.co.uk
This summary is compiled from the records of Stephen Bartholomew of Beccles. March 2022 Maximum temp: 19.0C (66F) on the 20th compared with 21.8C (71F) in March, 2021. Minimum temp: -0.2C (32F) on the 6th compared with -1.3C (30F) in March, 2021. Average maximum temp: 12.06C (53F) in 2022. 10.79C (51F) in 2021. 10.50C (51F) on average. Average minimum temp: 3.93C (38F) in 2022. 3.73C (38F) in 2021. 3.30C (37F) on average. Mean temp: 8.00C (46F) in 2022. 7.26C (45F) in 2021. 6.90C (44F) on average. Air frosts: 2 compared with 1 in March, 2021. Rainfall total: 1.18" compared with 1.31" in March, 2021. (30year average (1981-2010) 1.85"). (2022 total is 64% of the average). Most rainfall on one day: 0.36" on the 30th. Wind direction: Mainly from: South-East 12 days, East 7 days, North-East 5 days and South 3 days. The beginning and end of the month gave us a reminder we had only just come out of the winter season. The first week's conditions and indeed the last three days had the feel of winter at times, sometimes locked under leaden skies of stratus cloud. Generally, the influences controlling our weather were very different to preceding months as easterly type winds predominated. Fortunately, the mid month period enjoyed a number of days when the position of high pressure funnelled winds from South of East resulting in sunny and mild
or even warm conditions at times. Just perhaps when we thought our spring was been established, a sharp contrast occurred on the 29th, 30th and 31st with not only the previous three weeks but also the comparative days of 2021. The 31st was notable as the coldest day of the month with maximum 1C lower than the 1st and the one day when snow and hail showers were observed after a cold front passed over us from the north. Overall, this was the mildest March since 2019. 29th March 2022, maximum temp 8.1C, 2021 maximum temp 19.3C. 30th March 2022, maximum temp 9.7C, 2021 maximum temp 21.5C. 31st March 2022, maximum temp 6.3C, 2021 maximum temp 21.8C. The 1.18" rainfall total made this was the third consecutive dry March, 1.31" noted last March and only 1.03" in the same month of 2020. This time in what was an often sunny and dry period during mid month, nearly 56% (0.66") of rainfall was recorded on the 30th and 31st. Immediately prior to these two days, due to the large area of high pressure, drought conditions had prevailed following the last rainfall noted on the 16th. After the first five days all recording modest rainfall totals, there were just three more noted during the next three and a half weeks. 1st April commenced wintry with a light dusting of snow on the ground and slight air frosts on 1st and 2nd. However as I write on 6th April, daytime and nighttime levels have improved to near or slightly above average. It is spring, so expect variability during the next few weeks.
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Following the impact of the pandemic, three high schools within the Seckford Education Trust (SET) wanted to create an event which aimed to engage more young females playing football. In line with the Football Association and Barclay's 'biggest ever football session for girls' (a national campaign), SET Ixworth School hosted just under 100 young females from their trust schools including SET Beccles and Saxmundham School. By 2024, The FA's and Barclay's ambition is for girls to have the same football opportunities as boys in schools and clubs. #LetGirlsPlay is a campaign to drive influence and change perceptions, showing that football can and should be played by girls. It's bringing together a growing community of people of all genders, ages and backgrounds who want to champion equal access for girls, helping create independent, resilient young girls who will be a force for good in all local communities. The event (held at SET Ixworth School) was focused on female students having equal access to a sport which is too often directed
Southwold and Waveney Valley-based community benefit society, SouthGen, has received £75,000 in funding from Big Issue Invest, the investment arm of The Big Issue. SouthGen is a charitable community benefit society that is democratically run by its members, on a one member, one vote basis, irrespective of how many shares they own. SouthGen was created out of a crisis - the closure of the local hospital, and the threat that this historic building would be demolished and redeveloped as luxury housing. At the same time, it looked like the popular library might be forced to close because its lease was coming to an end and a new home couldn't be found. SouthGen turned this crisis into an opportunity. The organisation was incorporated in 2017 to prevent the old Southwold and District Hospital from being turned into second homes. SouthGen then partnered with Hastoe Housing Association to become the first community group in England and Wales to buy back from the NHS the decommissioned community hospital and recycle it for new uses that promote the sustainability of a rural area on Suffolk's East Coast - and redevelop it as an affordable housing and a community hub. The investment from Big Issue Invest will help SouthGen's plans to redevelop
Halesworth Event Management have begun organising this year's Christmas Lights in Halesworth. For the last two years, due to the pandemic, we have limited ourselves to paying for and putting up the lights round town but have not held a switch-on event as in previous years. This year, as well as purchasing some new lights, we are planning a switch-on event in November. One problem we have is that due to Health and Safety and insurance concerns, we cannot transport Father Christmas up the Thoroughfare on his sleigh as usual but would still like him to process up the Thoroughfare as we know how the children enjoy seeing him. We'd like to transport him in a small, pony trap like cart which can be pulled by his helpful elves - a horse drawn cart would again raise safety and insurance issues! We are asking if anyone in the community has a suitable cart which could be borrowed for the occasion. If you want any more details or are able to help in any way, could you please contact Teresa Walsh in Durrants Estate agents in the Thoroughfare. While we've been helped over the last two years by grants from Halesworth Town Council and others, our fundraising has been virtually non-existent so this year more than ever, we'll be appealing for your support. By the time you read this, we'll have held our first fundraiser - an Easter Egg tombola on Saturday 2nd April for which we thank everyone for their support. Further fundraising events will be advertised on our Facebook page as well as the old fashioned way with posters round town.
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Coping with the Rising News from Framlingham and Saxmundham Cats Protection May 2022 Cost of Living If you are thinking of giving a home to a new feline friend, CP has lots of advice on what to look out for when buying a kitten to ensure your new friend is fit, healthy and the correct age: www.cats.org.uk/buyinga-kitten. If in any doubt, adoptdon’t shop! Cat looking for a home: .This is Mr Jinx, a lovely chap who is approximately 13 years old. Mr Jinx can be a bit grumpy but he is a great character. He is very friendly, weaves in and out of legs and likes the occasional cuddle. Having lived in a shed for the last three years he is now very appreciative of home comforts! If you can offer him a new home of his own, please contact us soon. See our website: framandsax.cats.org. uk or telephone 01728 723499 for more information about adopting. cats in our care; how to become a member of the branch; event dates; neutering; cat-care leaflets; how to become a volunteer fundraiser or fosterer, make a donation and
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The rising cost of living is here to stay and many people are struggling or worried about how they are going to manage. The most important thing is that people do not worry on their own. They should try to speak to the company who has sent them a bill or ask for help. Citizens Advice can advise what and may be able to support people. However, these increased costs are here to stay so it is important that people look at longer term solutions. It is important that people check they are getting all the income they are entitled to – https:// www.entitledto.co.uk/ can help people calculate their entitlement. A lot of people don't realise they may be entitled to Council Tax Reduction and pensioners might miss out on claiming pension credit – even if a tiny amount of pension credit may be worth claiming as can enable people to claim other benefits such as help with council tax or free dental care. It can be helpful for people to look at their income and expenditure with someone who has experience with budgeting – they can help identify changes that might help. People facing financial hardship might find that companies like Anglia Water, Essex and Suffolk Water or TV Licensing can offer
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Urgent plea for volunteer drivers Coastal Accessible Transport Service provides a community car service for Suffolk Coastal residents who do not have access to a car. Our services help them to attend medical appointments at Ipswich hospital or at their local doctors as well as taking them to do everyday tasks like shopping or visiting. Now things are getting back to normal we are struggling to meet the increasing demands with the drivers we currently have and are desperate for more drivers to help.
If you have a few hours that you could spare, you enjoy meeting people and you would like to help residents local to you please contact us for more information. CATS will provide you with training, DBS and reimburse you 45p per mile, alternatively if you do not wish to use your own vehicle you could drive our MPV vehicle based at Leiston. Our service really does make a difference to people lives, come join us now and make a difference too.
Concert by Suffolk Strings Orchestra at Sibton Church On Sunday 15th May, Suffolk Strings Orchestra give a concert at Sibton Church beginning at 3.00pm . The programme will include music by Dvorak, Suk, Purcell, Geminiani and Elgar. Tea and cake follows the concert. The postcode for the carpark is
IP17 2LX. Tickets are £10 on the door. The concert is organised by The Friends of Sibton Church (Charity No. 1063822). Proceeds will be divided between the World Vision Appeal for Ukraine and repairs for the church building.
A Suffolk cinema manager will be celebrating 30 years at the iconic Leiston Film Theatre in May and intends to celebrate with the most important part of the venue's continuation and success in mind - it's customers. Wayne Burns joined Leiston Film Theatre in 1992 at the age of 22 and has spent three decades nurturing the venue's owners and supporters through the cinema's remarkable transformation, which has seen it blossom from a neglected 'flea-pit', into one of the most cherished independent venues in the country. Wayne (who's love for cinema hails back to an open day at Aldeburgh Cinema as a teenager) was persistent in gaining employment as a projectionist at the seaside cinema in the 1980's, fulfilling a childhood dream and being trained in the art of screening 16mm and 35mm films. In 1992, Leiston Town Council (who had saved the Leiston Picture House from closure in 1976)advertised for an assistant manager, and it was Wayne who was offered the job, although as Wayne recalls in his 2014 book, Spilling the Popcorn, he wasn't entirely sure that the move was for the best. "Initially, I had grave reservations about joining the Film Theatre. It was very evident
that there was an awful lot that had to be done, for the venue to offer an experience that the paying public expected. Thankfully, the formation of the Film Theatre Support Club in 1992 and a renewed resolve from the Town Council to see Leiston's cinema reach its full potential, meant that we were able to slowly turn our vision into an eventual reality." said Wayne. Following a substantial programme of repairs and refurbishment, audiences began to return in earnest and Wayne's ambitious programming saw many big films being screened quicker and the introduction of an improved selection of live entertainment provided an annual package for both stage and screen, including a hugely popular annual Pantomime, held in January each year. As the venue's reputation and audience numbers grew, premier seating was added, the projection and sound equipment was upgraded, the foyer was enlarged and new toilets were introduced, with Wayne remaining very hands on with all projects, to ensure that everything was just as he preferred it to be. The result saw admissions sore to the extent that at the end of 2019, the venue recorded its highest ever admissions since the Town Council took over the
107-year-old cinema. Wayne is grateful of the support that he has received over the years from the Town Council, Support Club and of the many members of staff, who make the experience of visiting the Film Theatre so unique and enjoyable for their loyal customers. The Town Council are sincerely thankful of Wayne's efforts since 1992. "Leiston Town Council would like to congratulate Wayne whole-heartedly on 30 years exemplary service at Leiston Film Theatre. His experience and knowledge are second to none and Wayne has worked incredibly hard, especially over the past two years, keeping our iconic venue open and to offer customers, old and new, the bespoke theatre experience to which Leiston Film Theatre is renowned for." said Leiston-cum-Sizewell Town Clerk, Caroline Rinder. It hasn't all been highs though and in recent times Wayne has had serious concerns for the future of the Film Theatre. "The Covid pandemic brought great sadness and uncertainty to all of us at the Film Theatre and as time slowly past and the venue sat dark and empty, I had genuine concerns whether we could ever bounce back. Thankfully, our wonderful customers adore our venue and donated £10,000 during lockdown
to enable us to keep going and are now slowly returning. Week by week, we welcome familiar faces back and a whole new family of followers who are now discovering the delights of visiting our fabulous Film Theatre." he said. Wayne will be celebrating his 30th anniversary, with a free screening of the 1957 Ealing classic, The Smallest Show on Earth (U), on Wednesday 25th May at 3pm, to be followed by tea/coffee and anniversary cake, of course. Tickets are now available from the box office on 01728 830549 and at: www. leistonfilmtheatre.co.uk. Although tickets are free, a retiring collection will be made, with all profits
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