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Woodbridge Men's Shed
The Woodbridge Mens Shed project (which was initiated by the Rotary Club of Woodbridge) is gathering momentum.
We're now a registered charity and have agreed in principle on a suitable site. At the moment, we're seeking planning permission, which amongst other things will determine the type of building that the shed will be.
We have a notional fundraising target of £35,000 and would welcome offers of sponsorship from any interested parties.
We continue to hold fortnightly meetings at the Cherry Tree on Ipswich Road where potential shedders can meet and hopefully indicate their interest in being involved in the project.
The next meeting will be at 10am on January 9th. If you'd like any further information, please email: woodbridgemens shed@gmail.com
The Community News team would like to wish all our readers, customers and advertisers a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year!
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New Compassionate Communities bereavement bookcases for libraries
Suffolk Libraries is expanding its 'Compassionate Communities' project this month with specialist bereavement book collections launched at Woodbridge and Aldeburgh libraries.
Compassionate Communities is run in partnership with St. Elizabeth Hospice with the aim of sharing books, information and support to help people of all ages understand and manage grief.
Barker Gotelee Solicitors are kindly funding a new bereavement bookshelf at Woodbridge Library.
The bookshelves hold a
curated collection of books covering a range of subjects related to bereavement and compassion. They are appropriate for a range of ages with some devoted to helping children and young people understand grief and loss.
Aldeburgh Library is also launching their new bookshelf on December 18th at 2pm with this collection funded by the Suffolk Advice, Guidance & Emotional Support Service (SAGES). Kellie Dimmock (Suffolk Libraries Information for Living Librarian) said: "Working with St. Elizabeth Hospice, our
Compassionate Communities project aims to help anyone affected by grief or bereavement. Whether it's directly affecting you, or someone you know, bereavement is a very difficult time but it's something we'll all face. By providing easy-toaccess information and support, we hope we can help more people to find it a little bit easier to deal with it and we can people in our communities to care for each other."
Hugh McElhinney (Community Engagement Manager at St. Elizabeth Hospice) said: "Thank you to Barker Gotelee Solicitors for generously funding the new bereavement bookshelf at Woodbridge Library. This resource will be a vital support for many in our local community and is a wonderful example of how Compassionate Communities helps to foster conversations around grief and loss. Do visit the St. Elizabeth Hospice website to learn more about how you can get involved in Compassionate Communities and explore additional bereavement resources."
Roswyn Bradshaw (Court of Protection & Caseworker Manager at Barker Gotelee) said: "As a firm, Barker Gotelee are proud to support charities
which provide invaluable direct support to local communities. Woodbridge Library is in the heart of the community we serve and, as such, is an ideal location for our sponsored bereavement bookcase. We're grateful for the opportunity to be associated with this project, which has, as its focus, the aim of providing much-needed information and support to assist those dealing directly or indirectly with grief and loss."
SAGES is hosted by Suffolk Libraries in partnership with Suffolk Mind and Suffolk Family Carers, with funding from Suffolk County Council's Mental Health Pooled fund. You can visit Suffolk Libraries bereavement support website to browse recommended titles and find out more about Compassionate Communities: www.shorturl.at/ITfTN You can also find out more about St. Elizabeth Hospice' Compassionate Communities project on their website (www. stelizabethhospice.org.uk) and there is more information about local support groups on the Living Grief site. Suffolk Libraries is also launching a new 'Compassionate Communities: The Grief Recovery Programme' pilot at Hadleigh Library in 2025.
R): Helen Scrivener (Executive Library Manager), Hugh McElhinney (Community Engagement Manager at St. Elizabeth Hospice), Kellie Dimmock (Suffolk Libraries
Information for Living Librarian) and Roswyn Bradshaw (Court of Protection & Caseworker Manager at Barker Gotelee)
Festive display on Double Street, Framlingham
Double Street in Framlingham has again put on a fabulous festive display this Christmas.
Every house on this small, historic street (opposite the Church) has decorated a window. The windows are displayed in the form of an Advent Calendar, so that every day from December 1st to 24th, at least one extra window is revealed. The display continues until January 5th.
This is a free event but people are encouraged to donate (either in cash or using the QR code) to the charities they've chosen to collect for this year, which are Framlingham First Responders and Medecins sans Frontieres. All donations go to the charities as no expenses are taken by participants.
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Waveney Windows has had a presence in Homebase Lowestoft spanning the last 30 years and we were so very sorry to hear it would be closing at the end of 2024.
Whilst we look for alternative showrooms, we want to reassure our customers that we will very much be continuing to serve the Lowestoft area and beyond.
help bring your vision to life. We hate companies which hard sell and so are grateful to have Gary in place with his professionalism and sincerity which our customers appreciate so much. He explains options and pricing in simple, clear terms so our customers have peace of mind before, during and once the project has been delivered. Thank you for your continued support and understanding. We're committed to staying your number one provider in the region, and we look forward to serving you as always!
as he has done for many years.
Gary has lived in the local area for over 40 years and his in-depth knowledge of this has proven invaluable in giving customers insight and guidance as to what will look right alongside honest advice and guidance on the process and pricing. Whether you are looking for windows, doors, or conservatories, Gary will continue to be on hand to
New 'Singing for Health' sessions to launch at Leiston Library
Suffolk Libraries will be helping people to hit the right note in the new year with new free singing workshops at Leiston Library.
From January 15th, the library will launch a seven-week series of 'Tonic: Singing for Health' sessions for adults in partnership with Cohere Arts. The sessions are free, 90-minute weekly singing workshops particularly suited for anyone who may be living with health challenges. Led by a singing for health specialist, each workshop will include breathing exercises, gentle vocal warm-ups and a range of songs, old and new.
'Tonic: Singing for Health' is part of Suffolk Libraries new Creative Health strategy and is one of five partnerships we're currently rolling out across libraries, in spring 2025. With support from Suffolk Advice Guidance & Emotional Support (SAGES) funding, together with health partners, we've identified Leiston as a target area and opportunity to support people's
health challenges, creatively.
The Singing for Health sessions start from January 15th and will then run every Wednesday from 10:30am to 12pm for six weeks; the seventh week will act as the celebration event where invited guests will be able to enjoy what the group have achieved during this time.
Research has shown that singing regularly with others has many health benefits including the improvement of cardiorespiratory functions and immune system, reduction of stress hormone levels and increased feelings of connection with others.
The sessions will end with a little social time over a complimentary cup of tea. All activities are optional and it's fine to join in as much or as little as you want to with no need to book. Assistance dogs and companions are warmly welcomed to join the sessions too.
Dr. Amy Mallett (Artistic/ Executive Director at Cohere Arts), said: "Cohere Arts is excited
to be bringing this new workshop series to Leiston Library. We've seen in our projects how singing together with others can help support people living with a variety of health challenges. You don't need to have any previous experience or be a 'fantastic' singer - it's about getting together with others and having a bit of fun. People can also pop in just to listen and see if it's for them."
Chrissie Meikle (Senior Creative Health Producer), said: "Suffolk Libraries is delighted to be partnering with Cohere Arts once again and hosting Tonic: Singing for Health at Leiston library. This pilot project is an integral part of the development of our Creative Health strategy and programming, and hope following its success, will continue to be programmed in libraries across Suffolk. Tonic: Singing for Health already has an excellent reputation in other venues, and I feel it's even more crucial for this project to take place in libraries too."
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Deben Rotary Club
By the time you read this, the festive season will be over, and with it, a busy time for the Rotary Club of Woodbridge Deben. Santa's sleigh made it's first appearance in the Thoroughfare on November 28th for the switching on of the Christmas lights, and will have done the rounds of Martlesham Heath, finishing with an all-day appearance in the Thoroughfare on December 14th.
Our annual Candlelight Carol Concert at Woodbridge School will have taken place and (like the sleigh) will hopefully have raised some money to enable us to continue our support of various local, national and international
charities.
The Memory Café, which we run in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Woodbridge and Woodbridge Inner Wheel, returns after the December break. Our next session will be at Woodbridge Football Club on January 29th from 10:30am to 12pm and on the last Wednesday of every month thereafter.
As usual, we welcome sufferers of all forms of memory loss and their carers to enjoy conversation, memorabilia, hot drinks, homemade cakes and entertainment. There's no charge and booking is not necessary. If you'd like further details, please contact Rotarian Martin Kenyon on 01394 386933.
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The Walking Dance
Are you looking for an activity that's fun, keeps you fit in body and mind, and widens your social connections?
Argentine Tango ticks all these boxes and more, check out Suffolk Tango's new Beginners' Course... With its evocative music, and mixture of elegant walking and playful moves, Argentine Tango is a great way to improve balance, exercise your mind, develop poise and make friends.
Our aim is to give you the ingredients to be able to join in social Tango dances, locally and anywhere in the world!
Suffolk Tango is excited to be able to offer you the chance to join our weekly new Beginners' Course, starting on Thursday, January 16th. Doors open at 6:30pm for welcome and warm-
up. The lesson is 7pm-8pm at Martlesham Community Hall, Old Felixstowe Road, Martlesham, IP12 4PB. We welcome total novices, people with other dance experience or those who want to revise the basics. The fee for each lesson will be £8, payable on the day, and this will entitle class members to stay to watch, (and later in the term, join in with) the Improvers/Intermediates' Class/ Practice Session which follows. This will be an opportunity to meet, chat and dance with the local Tango community.
It's not essential to come with a partner, but nice if you can. To find out more about this fabulous dance, check out: www.suffolktango.org.uk, where you'll find an introduction to Argentine Tango as well as details about our venues, activities and mailing lists. You can also find us on Facebook. If you have any questions or would like to register your interest, please contact Julia by email: contact@suffolktango.org.uk
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A classic party food with a twist: What better way to entertain your guests as we enter the festive season and start enjoying those long cosy days? Invite friends and family round and raise a glass to all that gives us cheer. Quick, easy and deliciously irresistible. These rolls with be the talk of your get together, adding variation and flavour to your table.
Recipe by Alice Talbot, Owner of ART's - Craft Kitchen. www.artscraftkitchen.co.uk
Ingredients: Makes 12
• 375g ready-rolled puff pastry
• Flour for dusting
• 400g pork sausage meat, skins removed.
• 2 tbsp ART's Allotment Chutney, Sandfire Chutney or Indian Summer Chutney
• 1 egg, beaten.
• Salt & Pepper
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds/poppy seeds (optional)
Method:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C.
- Roll the pastry out into a 35cm x 30cm rectangle on a floured surface. Trim the edge of the pastry by only a couple of mm to even it off.
- Cut the rectangle in half lengthways to form two long strips.
- Spread a thin layer of your chosen ART's chutney onto each pastry strip, leave a border round the edge.
- Place the sausage meat into a large clean bowl add 3 tbsp of cold water, season with salt and pepper and combine the meat into a ball.
- Divide the meat in two and roll each half into a cylindrical sausage to fit the pastry strip.
- Put each cylinder in the centre of the pastry strip leaving a border on each side, brush the border and the top of the sausage meat with beaten egg.
- Fold the nearest side of the pastry over, roll to encase the meat and
press the edge down with a fork to seal.
- Cut each sausage strip into 5cm long sausage rolls, arrange on a baking tray and chill for 20 minutes.
- Brush the rolls with the rest of the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is golden.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
Note: You can repeat this process depending on the number of people you are serving and vary the chutney choice for different palates. The rolls can be made uncooked and kept frozen for up to a month.
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A Christmas message from the Community News
Once again, it has been an interesting and often challenging year across our towns and country as a whole.
We're a local community publication, but naturally, our thoughts go out to those who have been, and are still being affected by conflict in Gaza, Ukraine and across the world. We have seen communities pull together to do what they can to help, be it donating aid parcels, campaigning for peace or fundraising. We all hope for a swift and peaceful end to these terrible wars.
At home, we've once again experienced continued pressure on household budgets. Again, communities have come together to support those most in need with food banks and warm rooms amongst other local resources and initiatives. Please do continue to donate and support local causes where possible.
No doubt, times are tough and our new government will be working hard to support families,
businesses and communities across the country. But, as always seems to be the message here, we should be glad to live and work where we do. Our little corner of the world is a place where friends, neighbours and colleagues are there to look out for each other, offering a shoulder to lean on, an ear to bend, or just a friendly face when needed.
However, there have been lighter moments this year too.
The blue half of East Anglia will be enjoying watching Ipswich Town back in the Premier League following back-to-back promotions. Not yet halfway through the season and though currently in the relegation zone, there have been plenty of encouraging performances giving us hope that they may well enjoy next season in the top-flight too. C'mon you Tractor Boys! To keep the yellow half of East Anglia happy (there's no bias here), Norwich continues to push for promotion from
the Championship and though performances have been inconsistent, they will be there or thereabouts come the end of May. Who knows, we may well have an East Anglian derby in the Premier League next season.
As we move towards the end of 2024, hopefully you're looking forward to spending time with family and friends this Christmas, along with some delicious food and drink! As you finish your Christmas shopping, and with the January sales around the corner, please do continue to support the fantastic independent businesses within our community. They are the lifeblood of our towns and villages so let's make sure we support them where we can.
Finally, we'd like to take this opportunity to wish you all a fantastic Christmas and healthy and happy new year.
See you in 2025!
David, Karen, Polly, Kasey & Gemma (the Community News team)
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Woodbridge Riverside Trust at the Longshed news
Firstly, a very happy New Year to you from all of us at the Trust, and many thanks to everyone who encouraged, supported, and participated at Woodbridge Historic Riverside Group's Christmas Gingerbread Village, held on December 14th and 15th.
Currently in the Longshed, we're making changes to the
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layout of our shop and visitor reception and facilities areas. We aim to open The Longshed to visitors most days of the year, but occasion have to close part or all of the building for operational reasons or maintenance etc. For example, The John Gibbins Gallery will be closed from January 14th-16th. The re-arranged Maritime
Film Festival being held in partnership with the Wolverstone Project (Sailing for the Disabled) is due to start on January 17th, and the Gallery must be ready for that! The Festival's programme will be posted on our website: woodbridgeriversidetrust.org
The King's River Tapestry (a stunning display of textile art) is on view in the Gallery on most
days (do call in to see it), and work has begun in earnest on the new project to create a tapestry of the beautiful River Deben. This year, we'll be piloting two creative and practical skillsbuilding programmes for young people, more news of that in the next report!
Keep well! Keep warm!
'Adding social history to your family tree' A talk by Dr. Penny Walters
History is concerned with politics, wars, royalty, politicians. As the saying goes... "History was written by the victorious." Social history is concerned with the lives of ordinary people.
Most or all of our ancestors didn't enter any history books. Social history views history from what could be termed the 'bottom up,' not 'top down.' Looking through the lens of the past will enhance your understanding of how people lived, worked and played in their daily lives. The small details of someone's life tells a fuller story of who they were.
Writing our ancestors' stories becomes like a puzzle, inserting pieces here and there, as we find them. Nobody will know the detailed story of any ancestor. At the very most, we may access a number of their diaries or journals. Much of the information is from very specific days in a person's
life. If we found an ancestor on censuses, and hopefully a birth, death, and marriage certificate, that only adds up to about 10 anchor point days of their total life. We want to know what our ancestors and relatives did all day?
This session will help you insert your ancestor or relative in a specific time period and place with local, national, and world events which had social and historical impacts, and aid writing their micro history.
Dr. Penny Walters has been a university lecturer for 35 years, currently teaching at Bath Spa University Business School. Penny's interest in genealogy started after having her first baby and then wondering about her biological parents, as she was adopted. Penny has six mixedrace children, who have all enjoyed discovering their roots through DNA ethnicity results. Penny lectures internationally
in-person, including throughout America, Australia, Ireland, and the UK. Penny has authored the books: 'Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy' (2019) and 'The Psychology of Searching' (2020), available on Amazon in paperback or on Kindle. www.searchmypast.co.uk
Penny's talk titled 'Adding social history to your family tree' takes place on January 20th, in person and (for members only) on Zoom, at the Fromus Centre, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, IP17 1AL (behind the Library).
Penny will be speaking to us on Zoom and the talk starts at 2:30pm. There is no need to book, just turn up. £1 for members and £3 for visitors, including tea/ coffee/biscuits. Good, free carparking. Only members can take part in our meetings on Zoom, but it only costs £8 for a year's membership. See: www.avsfhg. org.uk/membership. Zooming is free.
Further programme: (All at 2:30pm at the Fromus Centre, Saxmundham)
• February 17th: 'The Cupper Family' by Geoff Robinson
• March 17th: 'Life in the WRNS' by Manette Baillie • April 28th: Annual General Meeting
Don't forget that we have a vast amount of local information which is not available online at our archives in Leiston. See what we have at: www.avsfhg.org.uk/ hc/help-centre
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Suffolk Singers
strike a chord for charity this January
Once again, Suffolk Singers were thrilled to receive such a great reception from a healthy audience at their Autumn Joy Concert in mid November.
St. Michael's Church in Framlingham were very pleased to have been at the centre of this memorable occasion as music from the 16th-20th century was enjoyed in the brilliant acoustics of this great building. Our most fondly respected and talented Musical Director, Claire Weston, not only meticulously prepared us but also treated the audience to a performance of "Caro Mio Ben" by Giuseppe Giordani (Giordanello), which created
an atmosphere of calm and poignancy.
December saw Suffolk Singers start preparations for our fourth annual charity concert collaborating with FIND. Established in 1990 by founder Maureen Reynel MBE, FIND offers help to those that are deprived of a minimum standard of living, by providing food parcels, household items, furniture and other essentials. FIND's services are more essential and relevant now than they've ever been, and Suffolk Singers are very pleased to have the opportunity again to help to raise much needed funds to allow FIND to continue
their inspirational work.
Suffolk Singers are a choir much appreciated for beautiful blended singing, regularly performing concerts across Suffolk, other parts of East Anglia and beyond. At our recent AGM, it was noted that we are currently made up of members in their 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's and indeed 80's. Something to be proud of and to be celebrated.
The choir will bring their usual wide ranging programme of music from across the centuries.
No doubt there will also be a few surprises to keep the audience entertained.
So cast off those post-
Christmas blues and join Suffolk Singers as we team up with FIND for our spectacular annual charity concert! January 18th 2025 at 7:30pm at Woodbridge Community Hall, IP12 1AU. Tickets are £15 each and available from the ticket line: 07843 840876, through choir members and at www.wegottickets.com (booking fee applies). Advanced booking advised as the concert usually sells out. Tickets include a light supper, but please bring your own drinks.
We hope to see you there but, in the meantime, here's hoping you have had an enjoyable festive season!
Christmas Day Swim 2024
Come and join Blyth Valley Rotary for a fun swim on the beach below Gun Hill in Southwold at 10:30am on Christmas Day! We can't wait to see you! The swim will take place on the beach below Gun Hill, Southwold at 10:30am. Parking can be found within 200 yards on Ferry Road. You will also find public toilets here. There's a stepfree pathway to the beach. The nearest postcode is IP18 6HF. The What3Words location is /// access.nicely.dries.
Blyth Valley Rotary Club has been organising the Christmas Day charity swim for 12 years now and in that time, they've raised a total of £38,441! A big thank you to everyone who has supported!
The 2024 Christmas Day Swim is Sponsored by Stay in Suffolk.
Register:
To register, scan the QR code with your smartphone or visit: www.shorturl.at/0C9cM. If you don't wish to register in advance, you can still register on-the-day, but please arrive in plenty of time to allow registration, it will be busy. Registration starts at 9:30am and swimmers enter the water at 10:30am.
To take part in the swim you
must be registered. Registration costs £15pp in advance or £20pp on the day. Online registration will close at midnight on December 23rd. For this, you'll be covered by the Rotary insurance policy and receive a wristband that you can exchange for a medal at the end of the swim. (All of this money will go to the chosen charities. Costs are covered by our sponsors). You do not need to make a pledge! Unlike other charity events, you're not required to pledge a minimum amount of sponsorship. It's simply a flat rate to register. However, you're welcome to raise sponsorship if you wish.
On the day: If you have pre-registered, please go to the pre-registered table to check in and collect your wristband. If you have not registered, please arrive in plenty of time and go to the registration table to register and collect your wristband.
Terms & Conditions:
By registering, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
• All swimmers must be 16 years or older on the day of the swim.
• All swimmers must attend a safety briefing prior to entering the water.
• Only registered swimmers will
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Finding light in loss Support for the season
I can't believe Christmas is almost upon us again! I'm sure that the older I get, the quicker time seems to fly.
For many, Christmas can't come soon enough. For others, it can be a very stressful time of year. Difficulties within families can be magnified and those already struggling financially may feel that the burden becomes heavier.
For those who are bereaved, Christmas can be yet another painful reminder of all that has been lost. There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there is no timescale for grief. Whether our loss was recent or years ago, grief can still surge on special days.
Grief expert Dr. Bill Webster calls this a "temporary upsurge of grief". Sometimes it can be triggered by hearing a particular song that reminds us of our loved one, or carrying out a family tradition. Often there seems to be no reason at all for these surges, they can hit us at the most unexpected moments and fill us with sadness.
Christmas can be a time when we experience these upsurges of grief. It is important to be kind
to yourself, there's no rule book.
Ignore pressure from others and do what you feel you can manage.
At Rosedale, we offer ongoing monthly friendship groups to all who have completed our eight week bereavement support group. At this time of year, they are busy organising their annual Christmas get-togethers. Though each person in this group is bereaved (some recently, others many years ago) there is a still a desire to come together, share a meal and celebrate the season.
It's an important reminder that grief and new life co-exist. We can be grieving, yet also allow ourselves to experience enjoyment without feeling guilty.
Everyone, no matter our circumstances, has a need for community, joy and celebration. There's much comfort and hope to be found in knowing that we're not alone and that the present and future can hold happy times.
Every year, Rosedale offers a complimentary Christmas candle to anyone who's bereaved. At 11am on Christmas morning, we invite the collective lighting of the candles and time to pause and think about our loved ones. It can be comforting to know that
we're not alone in our grief.
Rosedale also extends a warm welcome to all (no matter how long ago the bereavement or which funeral director was used), to our Christmas Services of Remembrance happening throughout December in Norfolk and Suffolk. These services provide another opportunity to come together, pause and remember our loved ones at this special time of year. Details can be found on our website: www. rosedalefuneralhome.co.uk or by calling in to your local branch. If you would like some help with your bereavement, details of our upcoming bereavement support groups can also be found on our website. They are free and are open to everyone. These groups begin again in January and take place throughout the year at locations across Norfolk and Suffolk. Call: 07901 888 122 to reserve your place. This article was written by Sarah Howard, Rosedale Funeral Home Bereavement Support Facilitator
be covered by our insurance and will be allowed to take part.
• Swimmers must not exceed a maximum of 10 minutes in the water.
• Swimmers must not exceed a distance of 10 meters from the shoreline or go beyond their own depth, whichever's shorter.
• The organisers reserve the right to cancel the event at any time due to adverse weather/ water quality issues. Any such decision will be communicated no less than three hours before the event via our website and social media sites.
• If swimmers have any doubt about their health/level of fitness, they must seek medical advice before participating.
The organisers accept no responsibility for health issues arising from swimming in cold water and swimmers take part at their own risk.
• Swimmers are advised to wear footwear whilst in the water to prevent the risk of cuts to the feet.
• Swimmers must ensure they make adequate arrangements to safeguard their property when in the water. There is no secure storage provided.
• Changing facilities are not provided.
• The organisers accept no
liability for lost items. An accompanying partner is recommended.
• Any entrant who's believed to be under the influence of alcohol/ drugs will not be allowed to enter the water.
• Swimmers must obey the instructions from the lifesaving personnel and Marshalls.
• Fancy dress is allowed and even encouraged. However, if it's deemed inappropriate, the swimmer will be asked to correct their appearance.
• No item will be allowed in the water if it's considered dangerous to other swimmers.
(ie sharp items etc)
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Santa Paws Appeal 2024
We're asking people to come together again this year to spread a little joy and kindness to our furry friends in need by donating to our Santa Paws Appeal! With the holiday season fast approaching, many cats and dogs will find themselves abandoned and homeless, relying on the compassion of animal rescue homes that are already overwhelmed with pets in need. We really want to help make a difference for these vulnerable animals and their dedicated rescuers who are usually volunteers, by raising funds and collecting essential items such as food bedding and toys. How you can help:
• Collect items: Donations of pet food; dry and tinned, cat and dog. Bedding, blankets, toys, treats and other supplies to help keep these animals comfortable and cared for this Christmas and through the cold months ahead.
• Spread the word: Share information of our appeal with family and friends to help reach as many people as possible. Bedding, blankets, toys etc don't need to be brand new, it's a great opportunity to clear out your cupboards for the benefit of a very worthy cause and will be welcomed by the local rescue homes.
Together, we can ensure that every animal feels the warmth of
• Donate: Every contribution (big or small) goes directly towards providing food and supplies for local rescue homes during this very busy time and will help them get through the cold weather.
love and support this Christmas! To donate money, you can follow this link: www. wangfordvetclinic.com/charity to our donation page where you can give anything from £1 upwards. You can also scan this QR code.
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Rehearsal at St. Botolph's Church, Culpho. Photographed by Hannah Parnell Photography
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40 members and visitors attended and very much enjoyed our November 18th talk by Chris Broom, as well as another 15 members on Zoom. Unfortunately, gremlins interfered with the technology, causing the Zoom link to fail for much of the presentation. As a result, Chris re-ran it on Zoom two weeks later, when this time, the equipment behaved itself.
20 of us, including a couple of real-life pilots, enjoyed the full presentation.
I first came across Trinity House and their pilots when I was researching my husband's ancestors. He descends from three generations of Thames' pilots, so I was very interested to attend Chris Broom's talk at the Fromus Centre, Saxmundham. Several others in the audience also had ancestral connections with long lines of pilotage families in Suffolk.
The talk covered the history of Trinity House as well as its current role. Now, Trinity House is responsible for the provision and maintenance of navigational aids, such as lighthouses and buoys. However Trinity House once provided expert navigators (pilots) for ships trading in Northern European waters and in 1808 the Pilotage Act extended their powers to cover all coastal areas of England and Wales. Why were pilots needed on the Suffolk coast?
Chris explained that the shoals and sand banks close to the English coast were perilous to ships, therefore a pilot was needed to assist with navigation into or from English ports, in order to prevent a shipwreck.
A quote from Reverend J Ford clarified that in Aldeburgh: "A great proportion of the seafaring inhabitants are Trinity Pilots
who, forming themselves into small associations, purchase swift cutters in which they roam about the great northern ocean, frequently approaching the coast of Norway in search of ships bound to London which need the skilful assistance of an English pilot."
Why Aldeburgh?
Aldeburgh was an ideal location for pilots to be based as it had a history of fishing and shipbuilding and was on major shipping routes from Scandinavia to Holland. Chris mentioned and showed images of some of the vessels used by the Aldeburgh pilots to get to the ships such as yawls, pilot cutters and other beach boats.
How did they know which ships needed assistance?
It was very interesting to learn that different flags were hoisted by the ships indicating whether they needed, or already had, a Trinity Pilot.
a ship was sighted, then pilots would race to provide assistance. One attendee at the talk said that whichever company got to the ship first threw their hat onto it! What brought the Aldeburgh pilotage to an end?
There were several factors such as new ways to transport goods, steamships and the railway. Navigational aids had improved, so experienced pilots were not in such demand but the most significant impact was a Trinity House Decree in 1899 which moved all North Channel pilots to Harwich.
It was very disconcerting to discover that although the courageous Aldeburgh pilots saved many lives, many of them also died at sea. Identification marks such as tattoos were recorded about the pilots in case they drowned at sea!
Some of the Aldeburgh families who were pilots were: Chatten, Dance, Green, Clodd, Thorpe, Flick, Norton, Rust, Filby, Burwood, Catmore, Pallant, Gibson, Norton, Ward and Gibbs.
Ernest Edward Gibbs was the last of the Trinity licensed pilots, from 1922-1946. Maggie Strutt
In addition, lookout towers were built at Aldeburgh to spot a ship in need. There were two competing lookout companies of men: the Downtowners who used the North Tower and drank in the Cross Keys, and the Uptowners (South Tower) who drank in the Brudenell Tap. There were about 32 men in each company and if
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The festive season is with us once again and it is a time for enjoying time with friends, family and loved ones. If, like me, you love to cook then this is the perfect time to show off your culinary skills. However we all have to remember not to hideaway in the kitchen and to get out there
Festive Wreath
and spend some quality time with our guests. Try making a festive sharing wreath. As you will have noticed, I have not given you a recipe this month and, more importantly, no list of ingredients. This is because only you will truly know the ingredients you will use. What do you like? What do your guests like? Select good cuts of meat and selection of cheeses to cater for everyone's taste. Try to buy local where you can, celebrate the produce you have so readily on your doorstep. This area has a wealth of great independent producers as well as some of the best farm
shops and farmers markets in the country.
Don't forget that your platter of fabulous ingredients will need to have a top-notch accompaniment to lift the whole ensemble to create a symphony of flavours. Make sure your dips and chutneys are up to scratch! I can recommend my Allotment Chutney, Seaside Salsa or my ever popular Cranberry Crush. Whatever you decide to serve up to your festive guests remember a plater like this can be prepared well in advance ensuring you will not miss out on any cracker jokes. Merry Christmas and enjoy your local festive food.
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G Flag - Pilot required
H Flag - Pilot on board
Chris Broom giving his talk
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Start the new gardening year with a smile!
Gardening is well-known to be good for body and soul... It keeps you physically active and is a natural mood booster, and sometimes it's the simple things that bring a smile to the face.
Watching bumblebees in early spring, digging up potatoes (one of life's great adventures!) or catching the scent of sweet peas on a summer's afternoon can make your garden or outside space into a place of natural contemplation and joy.
Research carried out at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2022 identified the top three plants in the UK that are most likely to put a smile on your face; Lily of the Valley, Sweet Pea and Jasmine... So they might make good additions to your garden or containers this year. Lily of the Valley is a great choice for shady area ground cover, but can be toxic to pets so be careful where you plant it. A good alternative at this time of year could be the tenderly fragrant snowdrop.
Galanthus 'Atkinsii' is one of the earliest flowering snowdrops. Honey scented and loved by pollinators, this snowdrop flowers in January and February and is a vigorous grower with distinctive long and slender outer petals. Each inner petal has a green,
heart-shaped mark at its tip. Planting snowdrops in the green is the most successful planting method. Simply lift snowdrop plants just after flowering and before the foliage has turned yellow, and replant elsewhere. You can buy snowdrops in the green from garden centres or online. They like well-drained soil in light shade - but if you have heavy soil then add a little grit to the planting hole. Once snowdrops are established there's no maintenance required - just let foliage die back naturally to ensure the nutrients from the leaves are returned to the bulbs and divide established clumps every few years.
Another fragrant plant that also provides great ground cover and is robust enough for UK winters is thyme. A compact evergreen shrub with small aromatic leaves thyme (Thymus) is easy to grow in a warm, sunny spot, in freedraining soil or in containers. It's also drought tolerant and needs little maintenance once established. Known widely as a culinary herb, thyme has been used in complementary and alternative medicine for centuries.
A thyme herbal tea infusion can help soothe sore throats and relieve coughs thanks to its anti-
inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
A lot of the jobs for January are preparing the garden and plants for the growing season to come. Here are top tips for the month from the Royal Hoticultural Society (RHS):
• Prune apple and pear trees
• Clean pots, greenhouses and cold frames ready for spring
• Keep an eye on watering house plants
• Plant now to boost the winter fragrances in your garden
• Keep an eye on figs and olives, guard against frost by fleecing
• Plan you vegetable crop rotations for the coming growing season
• Keep putting out food and water for birds
• Summer bulbs, seed potatoes and onion sets are available to buy mid month
• Prune soft fruit bushes e.g currants and gooseberries, plus autumn raspberries
And finally... "The shortest day has passed, and whatever nastiness of weather we may look forward to in January and February, at least we notice that the days are getting longer. Minute by minute they lengthen out. It takes some weeks before we become aware of the change."
- Vita Sackville-West
• Dancer
• Santa
• Elf
• Presents
• Tree
• Dasher
• Bauble
• Tinsel
• Chris as
• Reindeer
• Cupid
• Fes vi es
• Lights
• Bells
• Pudding
• Turkey
• Snow ake
• Stocking
• Gingerbread
• Vixen
• Donner
• Holly
• Comet
• Carols
Galanthus 'Atkinsii' is one of the earliest flowering snowdrops. Honey-scented and loved by pollinators, this snowdrop flowers in January and February.
DECEMBER 8TH - JANUARY 1ST
Christmas Tree Festival
St. Michael's Church, Framlingham
10am-4pm. A wonderful display of trees decorated by local groups on display daily. Entry is free, donations welcome. More info, email: framparish@gmail.com
DECEMBER 21ST
Framlingham Saturday Market Market Hill, Framlingham 8am. Main market of the week, held every Saturday. Varied selection of stalls with friendly long-standing regular & casual traders. More info, email: townclerk@framlingham.com
DECEMBER 22ND
Family Christmas Woodland Adventure
Foxburrow Nature Reserve
10:30am-12:30pm. Start your Christmas holidays with a festive family morning in the woods! Join Sophie as she takes you to explore our forest school with group activities, games & fun free-flow stations. Festive morning will include: Natural Christmas decorations, tin can lanterns to guide Santa to your home, build a den, play on the rope swing, go on a festive scavenger hunt, whittle a Christmas gnome & more! Prices: £10 for 1 adult & 1 child, £4 for additional adults & £6 for additional children. Under 3's free with older siblings. Book at: www.shorturl.at/WKQWv
DECEMBER 24TH
Christmas Eve Party
Sizewell Sports & Social Club
Live music, Christmas draw, mince pies, sausage rolls, free entry. Bring the family & get into the Christmas spirit! Draw at 8pm, followed by live music from Mr. Pink.
DECEMBER 31ST
NYE at the LTAA
Leiston Town Athletic Association
From 8pm. See in the New Year at the LTAA with Chameleon Karaoke! Bring own food/snacks/ takeaway & join us for a great atmosphere with friends & family! Free entry. Everyone is welcome! Children must be supervised at all times.
DECEMBER 31ST
New Years' Eve Party
Sizewell Sports & Social Club
Doors open 8pm-1am. See in 2025 with us at Sizewell Sports & Social Club. Party into 2025 with a Disco. Tickets only £2.25, available from our website or from the bar. Get your tickets early to save disappointment! Tickets on sale now, only £2.25pp. www.sizewellclub.co.uk/events
JANUARY 1ST
New Year's Day Walk
Foxburrow Nature Reserve
10am-12pm. Join us for the first walk of the year to welcome in 2025! Meet in the Discovery Room. £5pp, under 16's free.
Book at: www.shorturl.at/t5FHS
JANUARY 7TH
Wild Kids: Forest Weekday Fun Ages 11-16
Foxburrow Nature Reserve
10am-2pm. Forest School for home educated children aged 11-16 yrs. All young people must be dropped off by an adult, who must confirm emergency contact details with staff at the arrival
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More info, email Emma Keeble on: foxburrow.engagement@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
JANUARY 8TH
Wild Tots Foxburrow
Foxburrow Nature Reserve
10am-11:30am. A weekly outdoor preschool group for 5 & under! Activities based around nature, followed by 45 mins of wild play in the barn garden, copse or meadow! Prepare to get muddy & have lots of nature-themed fun!
Booking essential, spaces limited. Price £7pp.
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JANUARY 12TH
Wild Families Club:
Nest Boxes & Bird Feeders
Foxburrow Nature Reserve
10:30am-12pm. Our Wild Families Club will meet every 2nd Sunday of the month. Sessions designed for families with children aged 5+, but younger children can attend alongside an older sibling.
10:30am-12pm. Part of our New Year resolutions workshops! Come and learn about how you can help feed wildlife in your garden. Price £10pp. More info, email: sophie.mayesmasson@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
JANUARY 14TH
'Engagement with Energy Infrastructure Projects' talk
Leiston Reform Church
7:30pm. Illustrated talk by Rupert Masefield (Planning & Advocacy Manager at Suffolk Wildlife Trust) about Suffolk Wildlife Trust's engagement with energy infrastructure projects including Sizewell C. Entry £4pp, under 25's free. No booking required. For more info, contact Archie Bhatia on 07787 836375 or email: abhatia51@gmail.com
JANUARY 16TH
'Nightjar Ecology & Movements'
Woodbridge Community Hall
Doors open 7pm, talk starts 7:30pm. An illustrated talk by Dr. Greg Conway from the British Trust for Ornithology. Admission: £4pp adults, under 25's free. No need to book. Pay on door with cash/card. In aid of Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Organised by: Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Woodbridge Wildlife Group. More information: www.shorturl.at/dTbJx Email: swtwoodbridge@outlook.com or call: 01473 625630.
JANUARY 18TH
FIND Concert
Woodbridge Community Hall
7:30pm. Suffolk Singers. Tickets: £15pp, available from the ticket line: 07843 840876, through choir members & at www.wegottickets.com (booking fee applies). Advanced booking advised as the concert usually sells out. Tickets incl. light supper, please bring own drinks. We hope to see you there!
JANUARY 18TH
Market Hall Dances
Market Hall, Saxmundham
8pm-11pm. If you've never tried French/Breton dancing before, why not come along & give it a go! For most of the dances, you don't require a partner & some are fairly simple to pick up. There will be lots of people who will show you the steps. It appeals to both young & old. If you don't fancy dancing, come along & just enjoy the wonderful music. Bringing a slice of Brittany to Saxmundham! Tickets: £10pp paid in advance or £12pp on the door.
Contact: Lin on: 07919 188549 or Monica via email: frenchdance2006@yahoo.co.uk
JANUARY 21ST
Wetland Birds for Beginners
Martlesham Wilds Nature Reserve
10am-12pm. Join Suffolk Wildlife Trust on an introductory 2-mile walk focusing on the stunning wetland waders & wildfowl who visit Martlesham Wilds at this time of year. Meet in the small car park opposite the church. Price: £5pp. For more info, email: martlesham.engagement@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
JANUARY 21ST
Wild Kids: Forest Weekday Fun Ages 8-11
Foxburrow Nature Reserve
10am-2pm. Forest School session for home educated children of primary school age. All young people must be dropped off by an adult, who must confirm emergency contact details with staff at the arrival point, before departing along with confirming who will be collecting said child. £15 per child. Book at: www.shorturl.at/pFpyb. More info, email Emma Keeble on: foxburrow.engagement@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
JANUARY 22ND
Wednesday Morning Bird Watching Walk Kyson Hill
Meet at Broomheath Car Park
9am. A series of walks organised by Felixstowe Wildlife Group, 2 Wednesdays per month, from Sept 2024 to Apr 2025 at various locations in East Suffolk. Easy walking pace, short to moderate distances. £5pp, under 25's free, pay cash on arrival. No need to book. More info, contact Felixstowe Wildlife Group on: 01394 210535.
JANUARY 22ND
Winter Whittling by the Fireside Foxburrow Nature Reserve
6pm-8pm. Monthly crafting session: Spend a mindful evening around the wood burner in our Discovery Room absorbing yourself in woodland
crafts. Explore new skills & crafting techniques in relaxed company. All tools provided. Price: £12pp. Book at: www.shorturl.at/RZYBV
JANUARY 22ND
Wickham Market RBL Club AGM
12 Dallinghoo Road, Wickham Market
8pm. The Annual General Meeting for Wickham Market Royal British Legion. All members invited to attend. More info, call 01728 746915 or email: rblwickham@btconnect.com
JANUARY 25TH
Choral Workshop
Thomas Mills High School 9:15am-4:30pm. Beat the January blues! Joing Phoenix Singers to sing Bob Chilcott's 'A Little Jazz Mass' & short works by Byrd, Mozart, Elgar & Bruckner & raise funds for FIND, an Ipswichbased charity which supports families in need. Geoff Lavery will lead the day with accompanist, Richard Hubbard. Informal free concert, all welcome, at 3:20pm. £20pp for the day. Under 18's free. Music scores & light refreshments provided. Bring own lunch. For more info, or to book your place, email: phoenixsingers@outlook.com
JANUARY 26TH
Young Wardens Foxburrow Foxburrow Nature Reserve 10am-2pm. A monthly group for teenagers interested in practical conservation & naturalist skills. Meet in the Discovery Room. All Young Wardens need to be dropped off by an adult who can confirm emergency contact details at the start of the session. Please do not send young wardens to the session alone as they will not be able to participate. More info, email: sophie.mayesmasson@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
JANUARY 29TH
Volunteer Taster Morning Foxburrow Nature Reserve 2pm-4pm. Learn about becoming a volunteer at Suffolk Wildlife Trust's upcoming volunteer taster day.
FEBRUARY 5TH
Wednesday Morning Bird Watching Walk Harkstead Shore Meet at Lower Holbrook Car Park 9am. A series of walks organised by Felixstowe Wildlife Group, 2 Wednesdays per month, from Sept 2024 to Apr 2025 at various locations in East Suffolk. Easy walking pace, short to moderate distances. £5pp, under 25's free, pay cash on arrival. No need to book. More info, contact Felixstowe Wildlife Group on: 01394 210535.
FEBRUARY 19TH
Wednesday Morning Bird Watching Walk RSPB Boyton Marshes Park at Bantens Barn Car Park 9am. A series of walks organised by Felixstowe Wildlife Group. Easy walking pace, short to moderate distances. £5pp, under 25's free, pay cash on arrival. No need to book. More info, contact Felixstowe Wildlife Group on: 01394 210535.
MARCH 5TH
Wednesday Morning Bird Watching Walk Trimley Marshes Meet at Searson's Farm 9am. A series of walks organised by Felixstowe Wildlife Group, 2 Wednesdays per month. Easy walking pace, short to moderate distances. £5pp, under 25's free, pay cash on arrival. No need to book. More info, contact Felixstowe Wildlife Group on: 01394 210535.
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News from Framlingham Fellowship
At our October meeting, we welcomed Steve Everett (a volunteer guide at RSPB Minsmere) to talk about "Minsmere Autumn and the Red Deer Rut". His talk was fascinating and the number of animals and insects found at Minsmere now is a testament to the work being done there.
Steve's presentation had beautiful photos and videos. At the back of the reserve (part of which was once Mount Pleasant Farm) is where the red deer are found. Vans are used for the deer safaris on which you may also see sparrow hawks, red head partridges, kestrels, buzzards and stone curlews. With red deer, there are stags and hinds. The stags' antlers have points which increase in number as they age, 12 points make a Royal, 14 points make an Imperial and 16 points make a Monarch. Our thanks to Steve for a truly fascinating afternoon.
Our November meeting was a brilliant demonstration from Sheila from Callendars, Sheila was able to show us how to make a bouquet, table decoration and a Christmas wreath. These items were then raffled. Our grateful
thanks to Sheila for an entertaining and informative afternoon. Our members have also been enjoying knitting hats to fit pine cones for decorating our Christmas Tree at the Church Christmas Tree Festival.
2025 meetings:
• January 16th: Chair Yoga with Imogen Hayward
• February 20th: Rev. Canon Chris Davey and his journey to Framlingham
• March 20th: John Bridges showing a film of the 1936 Framlingham Pageant.
Our meetings are open to all and include refreshments.
We look forward to seeing new faces in 2024/2025! Meetings are on a Thursday and start at 2:30pm at The Crown Hotel. For further information, please email: framlingham-suffolk@sja.org.uk
Our very grateful thanks to Gabriela at The Crown Hotel for providing us with such a lovely venue for 2024 and 2025 for our monthly meetings.
Framlingham Fellowship would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support over the last year and wish you a happy New Year!
Spring into Spring Market date announced
The village of Wickham Market will be celebrating spring on March 29th, 2025 with their Spring Market on The Hill from 9am until 2pm. It will showcase the very best produce, gifts and crafts from over 35 local stallholders.
There will be a tempting range of food and drink, including fresh coffee, handmade cakes, savouries, jams and artisan beer plus sweets, chocolate, fruit and vegetables. As it will be spring, visitors can expect there to be
plants, flowers, gifts and crafts from local talented producers and makers.
The event is organised by Wickham Market Parish Council and Leanne Castle, deputy parish clerk commented: "There has already been a great deal of interest from local producers and makers, keen to be part of this special seasonal market. We are planning for the village Community Choir to take part and there will be some special spring surprises for everyone to enjoy!"
also mention and thank our wonderful local veterinary practices. From everyone in branch, we wish you a very Happy New Year!
Looking for a home:
The three little lovelies pictured above are brothers; Star, Gizmo and Cole. They're about sixmonths old, are playful and have very sweet personalities. They're now looking for their new start in life, either singly, in a pair, or all
together! If you can offer them a loving home with a garden in a safe location, away from busy roads, please let us know if you could give them a happy new year! Website: www.cats.org.uk/ framandsax, email: enquiries@ framandsax.cats.org.uk, or phone 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 other ways you can support us. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram.
