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WOODBRIDGE The River … athrow celebration Local homeDeben owners… open their doors Marathon man … my dad,the mycouple hero with the Parent Pod! Child free zones?… meet festival special … year?… what’s on and whereBrown on colours Is grey just so last Jojo Humes

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ere comes the summer, when Woodbridge is at its very best. In this issue we’re celebrating our beautiful River Deben and bring you tales of those that live, work and play on her. We bring you the fascinating history of boatyard, Robertsons of Woodbridge. Tucked away on Lime Kiln Quay, it’s the oldest boatyard on the river, and on page nine Alan Fuller tells us its past and of exciting new plans. Playing on the river is a key part of summer life here, and so on pages 18 and 19 we catch up with those who love sailing, kayaking and even swimming the length of the Deben. For some the river is home. On page seven, we visit Aleida, a stunning Dutch barge built in 1882, which has been home to Ian and Jan Ferguson since 2004. Now on the market, Ian shares the story of his watery home. Our Mover & Shaker for this river edition is Andy Seedhouse. Buying and selling boats from his Quayside base since the 1970s, there’s not much about the Deben that Andy doesn’t know. He tells all on page 11. We’ve also had a great time catching up with others with fascinating stories to tell. On page 17, young dad Sam Darr shares his thoughts in the run-up to his first Father’s Day. Then on page 21 Pauline Bickerton, explains how her home, a stunning medieval hunting lodge, was the catalyst to launching a fabulous, new and fragrant career. On page 22 we’re hugely pleased to be showcasing the works of Farlingaye’s talented A Level photography students. With a theme of freedom and limitations, all the works are very different, and we wish them the best of luck. We’re very excited that Woodbridge is to have its very own film and food festival in October. The man behind the idea, Neil McGlone, gives us a preview of what’s to come on page 27. And finally, local fundraiser Tony Moorcroft, pays a very moving tribute to his father and his ongoing battle with dementia on page 29. Happy reading and fingers crossed for blue skies and sunny days.

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WHAT’S INSIDE 4 News 12 Festival fun 15 Winning Woodbridge FC 18 Messing About on the River 21 Making Scents of History 23 Farlingaye photographers 24 Business As Usual

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A STAR IN THE mAkING Many of us dream of a life in the theatre or on film, but for 23-year-old Reece Kerridge his dream is well on the way to coming true. Enjoying every moment of his career todate, this summer Reece can be seen in the forthcoming movie, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, soon to be released in July. Cast as a dancer in one of the flashback scenes of when Meryl Streep’s character, Donna,attended Oxford University, Reece says: “Film work was such a completely different experience from being in the theatre. It was amazing. We filmed with Lily James, who plays young Donna, and she was just one of the nicest people I’ve met.” Woodbridge born and bred, Reece’s love of dance and theatre was evident at the age of three when he started attending lessons at the Coral Stebbings School of Dance and the Emma Dodd School of Performing Arts here in town. As a teenager, he studied at both the Colchester Institute and then the leading performance school, Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom, Surrey; which resulted in him cutting his professional teeth in the offWest End production of the Madness musical, Our House. A stint in the ensemble of the critically acclaimed West End production of The Book of Mormon then followed. Currently touring the UK and Ireland in Shrek the Musical, Reece takes to the stage eight times a week as one of the Three Little Pigs, who’ve all had enough of Lord Farquaad and his discrimination towards fairy tale creatures. In addition, he, understudies Lord Farquaad in the show. With the tour continuing until January 2019, Reece is going to be busy for some time to come, but as he says: “The audition process took about two months but was so worth it. We have such a ball every night, it really doesn’t feel like work.” l Shrek the musical will be showing at the Theatre Royal Norwich from 26th june – 8th july.

“yOuR BuSINESS IS my BuSINESS” The new mayor of Woodbridge David Mortimer has vowed to help businesses, clubs and charities in the town. David, who took over from Clare Perkins last month, particularly wants to shine the spotlight on groups like the Woodbridge Bowls Club. “I’m hoping to encourage people to join these clubs, get involved in the community and have some fun,” he says. “This is a busy year for Woodbridge, what with Whisstocks and also the new swimming pool opening this month (June) - that will free up a lot more parking spaces for visitors to the town. We’ve got a lot happening at Whisstocks too; hopefully we’ve got a new holiday lettings business and coffee shop going in there – it’s all online on the planning applications portal. And we’re hoping to draw a lot more visitors in to the Tide Mill.” David says his predecessor, Clare Perkins, will also be looking into turning the successful Beowulf Festival into an annual event. “It’s exciting times for the town,” he adds.

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LIfELINE Jetty Lane, the community interest company set up to build a new youth, arts and community building in the town, has been successfully launched at a packed event. Hosted by Vernon Blackmore at the Table, so many friends, supporters and well-wishers turned up that they had to take the speeches outside! Chair and county councillor, Caroline Page, says: “We saw the designs – which are beautiful, useful and ambitious. Did you know, when the youth centre in The Avenue was demolished last year, none of the groups who were left homeless have found a permanent affordable home in Woodbridge?” The 1st Woodbridge Scouts, the Company of Four, and Just42 are said to be all excited about the project. As well as the New Horizons lunch club, the Gateway club for people with learning disabilities and many more. “It’s clear that this building will not only benefit everyone in the community but will be a legacy for future generations,” says Caroline. Woodbridge Library also hosted a meeting to bring people and groups planning to use and hire the centre together with the Jetty Lane design and architecture team. “This is the best, indeed, only way to iron out potential user issues in the design,” says project manager and fellow director, Cordelia Richman. “If you didn’t get a chance to turn up please contact us for a form to give us your requirements.” Fundraising for this project is now underway. “We’d love to hear from anyone who would like to volunteer with us,” adds Caroline. “If you are outgoing and have specific skills in finance or crowd funding, we would be particularly excited to meet you!” l Contact jetty Lane CIC, 31 Hillyfields, Woodbridge, IP12 4DX. Or email: info@jettylane.com

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transform the bay outside their building into an attractive seating area where they could serve food and drinks (see computer generated image below). “Some people were worried about the parking and that it wasn’t in keeping with the area. But at the moment we’re looking out on cars parked up for the whole day when they shouldn’t be. It’s a shame as not enough people are coming up to this part of town and this would have been a chance for visitors to sit and watch the world go by, it would have stimulated business up this end. Visitors could enjoy our new menu which offers afternoon teas and watch the world go by. It would increase revenue and bring some life back here. Instead it’s being kept as a rat run with illegally parked cars and vans, which isn’t attractive to anyone.” The couple say they plan to re-submit another application. Local home owners… throw open their doors Child free zones?… meet the couple with the Parent Pod! Is grey just so last year?… Jojo Humes Brown on colours

mIND OuR HILL The owners of the Bull Inn are worried a road traffic accident might happen as they watch, almost on a daily basis, near collisions outside their front door. Paul Barker says: “We have motorists parking outside here all day on double yellow lines and others hurtling up Church Street and around this corner and using it as a rat run outside, without slowing down. Recently someone walked out of here with a pram and had to jump out of the way. Every day we notice a near miss, it’s an accident waiting to happen.” It’s all the more frustrating for Paul and wife Heather as they say they had a recent planning application turned down to

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ife on the water is definitely an individual way of living. But, with views across to Sutton Hoo, we’re always counting our blessings. And, I like nothing more than on a sunny day sitting on our terrace and watching other boats go by,” says Ian Ferguson, owner of the beautiful Dutch barge, Aleida, moored at Robertsons of Woodbridge. “We’ve had her for fourteen years and have loved every minute,” continues Ian. Bought in Holland by Ian and his wife, Jan, their first voyage was setting sail for Woodbridge. “Aleida’s a Dutch barge built in 1882 so when we bought her it’s fair to say she was a bit tired. So, we spent the next four years here in Woodbridge, doing a lot of work on her and bringing back to life.” In 2008 the adventurous couple headed back over the Channel to Dunkirk and spent the next seven years leisurely navigating the rivers of France, Belgium and Holland. “She behaved beautifully throughout the trip and never let us down once.” Aleida and the Fergusons returned in 2015. “At 25 metres, there’s not many moorings that can accommodate a boat of this size, so were delighted that Robertsons were happy to have us back,” laughs Ian. “Originally both from Stowmarket, our son and daughter live here in Suffolk and so it’s the natural place for us to be.” Whilst the summer sunshine makes

living on the river the envy of many, Ian happily confirms the winter months aren’t an issue at all. “We’ve diesel central heating and a wood burner so we’re as snug as bugs in a rug.” With Aleida now on the market, Ian says: “Neither of us are getting any younger. I’m 74 and Jan is close behind me, so the time is right to start our next adventure. We’ll certainly miss the old girl but with boats like this you never really own them, you’re just keeping them in trust for their next owners.” l Located at Robertsons of Woodbridge Boat yard, Aleida is on sale with Cornerstone Residential for a guide price of £195,000 www.cornerstoneresidential.co.uk

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Using the services of a garden designer not only delivers your dream garden but is a great way to boost the value of your property. Justin Bewick explains more .. take the time to understand details such as where the sun rises and sets, the type of soil we’re dealing with, as this impacts on planting schemes, and garden levels. Our job is then to create an environment that answers or exceeds the original brief, and which will flourish in that location. “Sensory stimulation plays a major part in our garden design. The most successful gardens work on all levels – how it looks, how it makes people feel, how it sounds – perhaps there’s potential for a water feature, which is a great way to mask any background noises, how it smells and touch. This is where textures come into play; stone, different woods, metalwork. We always try to show samples of the

to ensuring a happy conclusion to the project and the creation of space that truly fulfils a customer’s expectations.” Justin and his team love what they do. “Whether we’re designing and creating a new garden from scratch, erecting contemporary fencing to screen an eyesore, or creating a kid’s zone complete with artificial grass, we’re all about making a client’s vision a reality. And that’s a great job to have.” l To get in touch with justin, call 07747 805 599 l for more information go to: www.snipelandscaping.com

“from the beginning justin helped us plan what we wanted for our garden, he kept us informed of everything the entire time and the guys did a brilliant job.” Emily Rawlinson, Ipswich products we’re recommending enabling clients to appreciate how all aspects of our design come together to achieve a holistic look and feel.” Successful design needs to balance beauty with maintenance and may include different ‘rooms’ and quiet spaces to maximise enjoyment of all available space throughout the day. “A terrace off the back of the house may be flooded with morning sunshine and extends the living space, but the evening sun will then be at the opposite end of your property. A terrace or cart lodge here can provide a further ‘room’ and a perfect place at the end the day to enjoy a glass of wine.” When talking through his scaled design sketches, Justin actively encourages clients to add their thoughts to his initial plans. “At this point everyone needs to be honest, telling me what they like, what they don’t, and importantly any additional elements they’d like included. “We’re also acutely aware that everyone needs to work to a budget. Open, realistic conversations at this stage go a long way

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As the oldest boatyard on the Deben, we went for a visit at Robertsons of Woodbridge

Top Left: inside the workshop Top Right: Alan at the newly renovated Sprat shed middle Left: Robertsons boatyard Above: View from the Crow’s Nest

ith boats built on Lime Kiln Quay since the 1630s, Robertsons of Woodbridge is a boatyard with a heritage, but very much an eye on its future. “Men-of-war battleships were built here for the Navy as far back as King Charles II’s reign and it’s said that the slipway to get them to the river stretched up as far as the traffic lights on Lime Kiln Quay Road,” says general manager, Alan Fuller. The current boatyard was founded when Ebenezer Robertson bought it, in a derelict state, back in 1885. At that time leisure craft were just becoming popular and the enterprise was run by Ebenezer’s son, AV Robertson, followed by a further three generations of the family. Today, the yard is owned by Clive Eminson with Alan in charge of its day-to-day operations. “I joined back in 1996. As a qualified boat builder, I was working at Whisstocks, and initially only came for two weeks, but never quite left. In those days we were building lots of bespoke boats, including rowing boats used for Atlantic crossings. Today our five-strong workshop team is kept busy with refits and refurbishments. “We’re also lucky to look after the Nancy Blackett, Arthur Ransom’s boat of Swallow and Amazons fame. There’s another one of his boats currently in the workshop, which is being fully restored for its new owner.” One of the only yards on the Deben able to accommodate the significantly sized Dutch barges, there’s quite a community of houseboat owners living on Lime Kiln Quay, including Ian and Jan Ferguson (their story can be read on page 9). “The average Dutch barge is about 20 metres in length. If we had double the space available, I could fill it. We easily get two or three calls a week asking if we’ve a spare mooring.” With significant groundworks currently visible, Robertsons is evolving once again. “Clive’s ideas are like a breath fresh air, whilst I’m much more the traditional thinker. But, it’s exciting times as we can

start to see everything coming together,” smiles Alan. Recent changes include the knocking down and erection of a building consisting with two offices on the ground floor and a stunning holiday let on the upper level. “This is a real gem and has been beautifully put together. It also boasts some of the best views of the river. This year we’re also installing a stair lift to enable disabled access.” The current works you can see will create a hard storage space to overwinter the boats. “Our existing boat storage floods a couple of times a year, so this new area will be raised, hence the huge amount of aggregates being brought in, keeping the boats out of the floodwater. “We’ve also reworked our Sprat shed. Reducing its size, we’ve created a totally flexible space. We’re mulling over ideas on how best to use it, but currently it’s a great space to host our free monthly boat repair clinics.”

“I was working at Whisstocks, and initially only came for two weeks, but never quite left” – Alan fuller Always busy, Alan happily welcomes groups to come and find out more about daily goings on in a thriving boatyard. “We have all sorts of groups come along including Young Farmers and recently 70 primary school children from Ipswich. Whenever possible we like to give them some hands-on experiences and it’s great to see them leave all enthused and understanding a bit more about life on the river.” l www.robertsons-boatyard.co.uk

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having all the amenities of a flourishing town. I think the river makes it. Also, you don’t feel cut off from the world as we’ve got easy access to London by train (right next to my yards) and a half-decent road system just minutes away. A lot of my customers, never having been to Woodbridge before, seriously want to sell up and move here. I count myself very lucky that this is home. If you could have one wish granted locally, what would it be? To keep Woodbridge quiet and unspoiled by the too-modern world that’s all around us, and getting closer. What’s the funniest thing that has happened to you recently? Dealing with the public for over 40 years, there have been so many amusing and silly situations – I wish now I had written them all down. Some that come to mind include a client who asked if the 18ft cruiser he was buying would fit on his roof rack, and another in January said he thought they were a bit early when I told him there would be spring tides next week! Another was hoping to waterski behind his sailing dinghy – the list is endless. Tell us a secret about yourself. I used to be an avid stamp collector; I had about 18 albums crammed full along with all the catalogues and the like. When we downsized, I had nowhere dry and safe to store them, and as none of my children were remotely interested, in a mad moment I sold the lot. I have regretted it ever since – sad isn’t it? But you can’t turn back the clock.

Andy Seedhouse has been buying and selling boats from his Quayside base since the early 70s. There’s not much he doesn’t know about the river or the town he loves Tell us about your job. I sell used boats of all types, mainly through our brokerage service but we do buy and sell as well. Also, we have a chandlery full of interesting and useful used ‘boaty bits’ and outboards, which helps customers get kitted out for half the price. Moorings, storage, deliveries, insurance and general maintenance are other back-up services we offer. Are boats in your family’s blood? How did you get into the business? Yes, boating was always the family hobby and coming from the West Midlands all our summer holidays were spent in South Wales, where my father kept his boats. When they moved to Suffolk in 1969 to be nearer my sister, the criteria for the location was that it had to be near the sea and have somewhere for my father to keep his boat. Woodbridge ticked all the boxes. I joined them here in the early 70s. I was with my father when he was looking for a tender for his cruiser when I realised they were very hard to find! That rang a business bell for me, and I thought: Why not set up a business specialising in affordable small craft, while enjoying the family hobby at the same time? Forty years later it seems to have been a good idea! What’s the history behind your lovely old building near the Tide mill? Our office was originally the booking office for Woodbridge dock in the days when it was a commercial port. On the rather Dickensian desk inside, I have found dates etched into it by bored clerks going back to the 1920s. When I took it on in 1977, it was a rather sad storeroom full of rotting newspapers and old tins of paint. It’s proven to be a great

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and friendly (they’ve never had a lost child) but big enough to be interesting and varied. Paul, who’s built the festival into the country’s leading Americana event, attracting players and revellers from either side of the Atlantic, is certainly the right man for this job. His background in music reads like a Who’s Who hall of fame!

“It’s not about the big names. It’s about maintaining the high standards of experience on every sphere – food, drink and music.” PAUL SPENCER, FESTIVAL CURATOR

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averick by name, maverick by nature. That’s the motto of festival creator Paul Spencer. And this year – its eleventh event to be held in the village of Easton in Suffolk – he promises a veritable bounty of sensory delights. “My job is to make sure we come up to spec every year,” says Paul, whose own dazzling music career saw him work alongside names such as David Bowie and Mick Jagger. “We’ve had Billy Bragg and Albert Lee in the past but, for us, it’s not about the big names. It’s about maintaining the high standards of experience on every sphere – food, drink and music.” Paul says that Maverick has never been about headlining acts. “You have something which we call the tyranny of the headliner – where it’s all about: ‘Who’s going to be the big headline act this year?’ People will look at the line-up and if there isn’t someone they’re excited about, they don’t go! “Whereas Maverick’s hardcore audience have already bought their tickets in December when we haven’t even announced any names!” Maverick celebrates all things

Americana, which covers a huge amount of genres from country, roots, rock, folk to bluegrass, and always delivers great acts, which have been finely curated over the past 12 months by Paul himself. “I’m constantly discovering new people all year round,” he says. “I’m in Canada next week, for example, trawling for acts. This year, we’ve got a fantastic soul band from Memphis called Southern Avenue, led by two sisters in their early 20s – and they’re amazing!” The line-up this year includes The Danberrys, Terra Lightfoot, Hillfolk Noir, Jonathan Byrd, Dylan Earl, Amelia White and many more. The festival, which attracts around 2,000 revellers every year, is set amongst the restored Victorian barns and outbuildings of Easton Farm Park, nestled deep in the Suffolk countryside, with films, workshops and performances from over 50 different artists across six stages, indoors and out. The music begins on Friday at 5pm and runs until around 11.30pm. Saturday’s programme starts at 11am and finishes around 11.30pm. Sunday is altogether more relaxed, beginning around 10.30am and running until approximately 2.30pm. Maverick is the perfect event for families who want to camp, have fun and then actually get some sleep! It’s small enough to be safe

“I’ve been very lucky to have made a living in the music business all my life,” he smiles. “I started off in bands playing drums when I left school.” His early success saw him play in groups such as Alex Harvey’s band and new wave outfit Magazine, with whom he even appeared on The Old Grey Whistle Test with ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris. “I then got into the music video business at what just happened to be the right place and the right time,” he says. In the 1980s, Paul worked with acclaimed film and documentary maker, Julian Temple , whose most famous work included the Sex Pistols’ The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle. Together they made music videos for bands such as The Kinks and the Rolling Stones. Paul, who was producer to Julian’s director role, recalls working with David Bowie on a 20-minute short film called Jazzin’ For Blue Jean and has tales of dining out with the legend in Soho. “David was a great guy to work and hang out with. I remember having dinner with him at an Indian restaurant, and someone came up and asked for his autograph, saying: ‘I hope you don’t mind me doing this but the waiter said it was OK.’ And David said: ‘Oh well! If the waiter says it’s OK, then it must be!’ And he signed it! He was a lovely guy, very friendly and down-to-earth.” l for more details on the fabulous maverick festival 2018, go to www.maverickfestival.co.uk

Top: More than 50 artists will be hitting the Maverick Festival stages this year Above: The popular, annual celebration of Americana was founded by Paul Spencer, who lived in the USA for many years

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t may be unlucky for some but for Latitude, its 13th event which covers Friday the 13th, is shaping up to be its best yet. Set, as ever, in the stunning ground of Henham Park, Latitude promises everything we’ve come to expect but this year with a ‘refreshed programme and an emboldened vision.’ The Killers, fresh from the success of their chart-topping comeback album Wonderful Wonderful, will be headlining Latitude for the first time. Part rock-show, part artextravaganza, the band led by charismatic frontman Brandon Flowers, are sure to dazzle with much-loved hits like The Man, When You Were Young and their classic Mr Brightside. An eclectic host of other acts await Latitude revellers. Stages will be alive with the sounds of The Vaccines, Wolf Alice, Rag’n’Bone Man, Alt-J, Solange, James, Mogwai, Jon Hopkins, The Charlatans, Jessie Ware, Benjamin Clementine, Fickle Friends, The Breeders, Alvvays, tUnE-yArDs, Bomba Estéreo, Clark, Parquet Courts, Ibeyi, IDLES, Hinds, Fickle Friends and many more. But it’s not just about the music. Comedy acts this year include award-winning stand-up and star of BBC Radio 4’s Utopia, Bridget Christie and national treasure Harry Hill bringing a career’s worth of comedy gold to the stage. Harry

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aking place on Father’s Day, the 180th regatta promises a great day out for dads and families to enjoy the very best of the town. Kicking off at 12 noon with Songs of Praise led by Churches Together on the Tea Hut stage followed by the formal opening at 12.30pm by the mayor. The traditional conclusion is a Duck Dive at 5.15pm in the model yacht pond organised by Woodbridge & District Lions Club. Highlights of the event include yacht, dinghy and tender races as well as the single oar sculling race

tells us: “I like latitude, I like longitude, but which is better? There’s only one way to find out – play the comedy arena at Latitude! I can’t wait!” Elsewhere on the comedy bill is news satirist Jonathan Pie and Mock the Week regular, James Acaster. For children, Woodbridge-based artist Samantha Barnes (who’s wonderful seaside painting of Felixstowe graces our front cover) will be taking family drawing workshops in the children’s section. “Basically you can drop in and draw twice daily, except for the Sunday, and it’s going to be a lot of fun,” says Samantha. There’s plenty more creative fun

in memory of Frank and Christine Knights. The raft race, organised by 1st Woodbridge Scout Group, will have eight teams vying for the prize of inscribed paddle and bragging rights over other youth groups. Also, boat hire will be available on the model boat pond. Freebie-wise, the Tide Mill will be offering no-charge admission and Woodbridge Boatyard will be giving away boat trips up and down the river throughout the day. As well as enjoying lots of places to eat and drink, families can head to the bandstand for crafts, games and other activities, and to register for the crabbing competition held later in the afternoon. Live music and the jangling bells of Morris dancers will fill the air at points along the river including the Tea Hut, the Cruising Club and by the Tide Mill. Geoff Holdcroft, chairman of the Regatta committee, says: “The success and longevity of Woodbridge Regatta is a testament

for the family including Latitude’s Enchanted Garden, where they’ll get the chance to make some magic of their own, including VR workshops with top industry creatives, screen printing t-shirts, trapeze and circus skills, and the brilliant Family Socials, which pack weekend mornings with family-friendly comedy, live music, dance and theatre. There’s even a ‘parent pen’ for shattered parents who can’t keep up, and yoga to unwind!

Above: The event at Henham Park was recently crowned Best Major Festival at the UK Festival Awards Picture by jen O’Neill

l This is just a small sample of the delights on offer at Latitude this summer – for more information, go to www.latitudefestival.com

to so many community groups working together. “The charity the regatta will be supporting this year is the Jetty Lane Project. We’re extremely pleased to support this very worthwhile cause that will do so much for the youth of Woodbridge.”

Below left: Race time at the regatta Picture by Charmian Berry

l for further details, head to www.woodbridgeregatta.com

PSST! The town’s Cherry Tree Inn will be holding its brilliant beer festival on July 27th, 28th and 29th. Featuring at least 20 real ales from across the country, it will include some vegan beers and a gluten-free option. Hot and cold food available too. For more information, go to www.thecherrytreepub.co.uk Or call 01394 384627.

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Left to Right: Scott Gower and Jamie Scales, joint branch managers

With its new office on the Thoroughfare, Nicholas Estates is all about local knowledge and good old customer service

a great range of properties, in varying price s one of only two estate agents brackets, which is the business model based on the Thoroughfare, new we’re keen to pursue.” kids on the block Nicholas Estates, The Woodbridge office’s ‘patch’ covers couldn’t be happier to be in town. up to Aldeburgh and across to Branch manager, Scott Gower, says: Framlingham and Debenham, as well as “Woodbridge has been in our sights for all the outlying villages. “It’s a big area,” some time. We’ve offices in Ipswich, concedes Scott, “but we’re confident our Felixstowe and a satellite office in expertise and commitment to customer Ravenswood (east Ipswich) and enjoy an service will be what sets us apart.” association with the Ipswich Building Jamie adds: “Here in Woodbridge, all the Society across these locations. When the estate agents are independents, except for building society made the decision to relocate, it was the perfect opportunity for three. There’s enough business in this part of Suffolk, in sales and lettings, for us to realise our plans, sharing the space everyone. We’re also fortunate that the with the team here.” market in and The strategic around partnership also makes very good Nicholas Estates is proud to Woodbridge remains strong.” business sense. be partnered with Scott “Building society continues: customers come “Interestingly, in to discuss we’ve done a their finances number of and then pop viewings with over to see what people outside houses we’ve on the area keen to our books. And move here, likewise, our either buying or renting. The new customers engage with the building developments of Woods Lane and further society.” down the line, Adastral Park, will further Jamie Scales doubled the Woodbridge increase the attractiveness of Woodbridge, team, when he joined as joint branch as will the planned improved rail links to manager at the start of May. “Having London. Jamie on board is a real asset to the “We’re two local people who are known business. With over 12 years of estate around town. And this makes all the agency experience under his belt he difference. Everyone is happy to say hello knows the market inside and out, and pop in for a chat to see if we can be of including the lettings sector. Living in the assistance. We don’t want to be ‘just centre of town, he’s also known by many another estate agent’. We want to through his role as manager of contribute and play our part in the Woodbridge Football Club (read more prosperity of our home town.” opposite). Come and have a chat to Scott and From opening at the end of February Jamie during June and July and bring your from a completely cold start, business is copy Living In … Woodbridge to enjoy a now looking rosy. “Back then, we didn’t have any stock on our books or leads to special introductory offer. pursue. Now, in early summer, we’re well l www.nicholasestates.co.uk on track and are representing clients with

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It’s been quite a season for Woodbridge Football Club

ot only has the first team topped the Thurlow Nunn League First Division Table, but it also scooped the prestigious Suffolk Senior Cup. As club manager, Jamie Scales says: “Not in the history of the club have we won both in the same year. Winning the league felt like we’d topped the premier league and then the Senior Cup was our equivalent to a FA Cup win.” With over 800 supporters heading to Portman Road for the Thurlow Nunn League game, it was a proud moment for Jamie. “It blew me away. The whole atmosphere was incredible, with so many of our supporters turning up to cheer us on. I walked on to the pitch with my daughter Millie, who plays for the under 14s, so it was definitely a day to remember.” Club manager for four years, Jamie took over just after the team had been relegated. “The team had lost many of its senior members, leaving lots of youngsters all surrounded by a whole lot of uncertainty, not least about the future of our grounds. We understand we’ll now

be here until 2024, so our focus is to keep making progress and winning. We regularly have 150 supporters turn up for a home match to cheer us on, which makes a huge difference to the players. For anyone who loves football there’s a place for them at Woodbridge FC. “We’ve got our Woodpeckers who are five to seven-year olds, and they then feed into the under eights team. We’ve also just launched our Wildcats to encourage more girls to come and join us. Then there’s all our junior teams that do a cracking job.” Quick to answer when asked what he likes best about being manager, Jamie laughs: “It’s the stress. I’m a Woodbridge man and think it’s great to do something you love. The football club is really positive and gets our town noticed.” l for more information about Woodbridge football Club visit: www.woodbridgetownfc.com

Top: Jamie with daughter Millie at Portman Road Above: The winning team

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Robin and Jackie Pooley launched Man with a Van back in 1978. A few years later with business thriving, it was time for name change and the start of Pooley Removals & Storage Ltd.

Back in the mid-1980s stationed at Bentwa when the USAF was still ter attended the “Office s Robin and Jackie Pooley rs Bazaar”. Held in the Wives’ Club pre-Christmas biggest hangar on the Robin had a lightbu lb moment: “I knew base, right then the hangar would be ide years later Pooley’s mo al for us, one day.” Over 25 ved in, with the bus owned by Peter Monk ine and run by daughter, ss Jenny.

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Commercial storage operation s 2017 in the hangar that was were launched in used to service A-10 aircraft. With business boom ing, secure outside storage services we’re introducing this year.

elebrating its fortieth birthday, Pooley’s has changed considerably since it opened for business back in 1978. “We may be bigger, and busier, but there’s a few things that will never change,” says Jenny Monk, who heads up the company today. “That’s our family values, and whilst our fleet of vans may get upgraded, our logo is here to stay.” With Jenny at the helm of the company owned by her father, Peter, it’s very much a family affair with Jenny’s fiancé, Wayne Hockley, running the business alongside her. “We’re all about team effort and many of our staff have been with us for years. Patrick Last, one of our HGV drivers, and Wayne’s uncle, has been doing removals for over 40 years, many of which have been with us. “Then, there’s Sharon Thurston. Sharon joined the team in 2003 and manages the office and removals diary. She’s the one that keeps everything running to plan. “Forty years is a great milestone and we’re very proud of all we’ve achieved. Our customers always tell us that it’s our customer service that sets us apart. And that’s how we like doing business.”

Our first sign written van in the mid 1980’s, purchased brand new on the back of securing a contract with the USAF.

“We’re like one big family,” says Jenny. With family members and Robin and Jackie Pooley still involved in the business, “people may move on, but it’s always lovely when they come back.”

Congratulations to Martyn Watson. One of our returners, Martyn worked for us for six years at the end of the nineties and early noughties. Re-joining the team in 2016, he’s just passed his HGV driving test.

We pride ourselves on our personal storage service; some clients have entrusted their belongings to us for over 20 years. We’ve even looked after one gentleman’s piano since 1995!

l Building 45, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2TW info@pooleyremovals.com | 01394 460498 | www.pooleyremovals.com

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This Father’s Day will be a first for Woodbridge’s Sam Darr …

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beautiful setting forand summer This charming period property boasts an abundance offorgebeds to so that we could the lifeand we lawn are aFast things in life forward nine months my thought we wanted. that you just partner and I are ‘Living in Woodbridge’ as gatherings. The grounds have an air of a garden pantry distinctive features including turrets, a stunning open But as that state of hysteria subsided, don’t see hard-working parents in a happy home of to them, with sleeper borders ideal for vegetables, fireplace, original doors, flooring and even an original we became aware of our surroundings coming. Winning the our own. I won’t be the first father to say or flowers and the trellis with established clematis fitted dresser in the kitchen. With rooms overlooking once more. Of our scarceherbs possessions and lottery. A nine-foot that perfect family life doesn’t really exist, lack of money. The words ‘teen parents’ wave as you pose for a but I also won’t be the first father to say climber produces vanilla scented flowers twice a year. established trees, the Church and beyond, it is also and every connotation dragged along by picture by the that with the right amount of effort, you perfectly placed for good access to thethat railway station, label began to ring in ears.floor We therecan waterfront. An as close to landing it as you want. Atour first is get a split level leading to River Deben and the shops and facilitiesknew that we needed something pretty invisible train. It doesn’t take age, experience or wealth the main bedroom and two further bedrooms and special to stop us from becoming yet Last year I found out something that hit to become a good parent; all it takes is a within Woodbridge. bathroom. The elegant touches in the main bedroom me like such a cocktail of trains and tidal

And I’m so glad that weare woke up that waves. This news rocked my creaky boat little bit example of hard work. once again another of how sympathetically Arranged over four floors with the further addition morning in such a mess. It helped us to see and awoke me from my obliviousness like Happy Father’s Day to every Father maintained this home is. The main bathroom has a walk of the tower, there issnatched a multitude space that we didn’t want our child to be a ticket conductor had my of adaptable reading; you’re doing an awesome job! in shower with modern vintage tiling, which is perfectly brought up in out.The I wasfireplace truly shocked. I wasformal onearphones offer here. in the lounge is a similarly-sorry state. We l If you enjoyed reading this, knew in those moments in that the ‘special going to become a father. keeping with its period and with the further addition the striking focal of the room. tucked find more of Sam’s work at something’ we needed was hard work. At eighteen yearspoint old, when I had only Ideally of a clawfoot bath, it feels like stepping back in time. away the main living area, the lower ground www.samdarr.wordpress.com Young or old,floor there are parents nationwide justfrom been asked for ID at a grubby who aren’t willing to work towards a had and woken up hasNottingham a superb nightclub laundryand room leading off is another The second floor landing has double curtains opening positive family life. They’re the parents the following morning surrounded by cola reception room ideal for a cosy family room/snug. theones guest suite. Steps lead to sitting area and then who make it hard for theinto younger cans, fried chicken and regret, the news who do genuinely graft for their families to and en suite bathroom. Leading from that I was soon to become a father was Walking through the hall to the dining kitchen, there is a dressing area shake the negative stigma that sits beside seen as rather untimely. Admittedly, I a real feeling of country estate living with a recess for the landing are steps leading up to the tower where five their age. If we were going to buck the wasn’t particularly enjoying my university a range cooker as well as a Belfast sink. French doors give stunning elevated views of Woodbridge trend, it was time to growwindows up. course but I certainly wasn’t planning on this flower in mind, we packed our bags using a child as my escape route. and beyond. from here lead outside, where the flaggedWith patio, and left university to work. And work hard. My partner and I were forced to put our We applied for every job we could find, aching heads together. Rather than taking train rides to interviews that ended choosing the easy option and deciding not in rapid rejection and desperately finding to keep this life we had created, we saw work as caterers, labourers and this news as the perfect opportunity to Jowanted. at theThe Woodbridge dishwashers.office It wasn’t a glamorous have everything weCall had ever grind, but it was moving us closer to the thought of living a happy family life, prosperous life we had daydreamed of however naive it may have been, when we first saw that fateful enveloped us entirely and we came up

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messing About on the River With summer here, the Deben is at its best. Here’s just a few ways people have found to make the most of all she has to offer

Above: Kayaking is all about making memories Right: Getting ready for a night’s glamping

WILD WATERS Michael Mann is one of a merry band of stalwart swimmers that like nothing more than braving the waters of the Deben and heading off for a 10km swim. “Getting in at Waldringfield and swimming up to Woodbridge is one of our favourite swims,” says Michael, who lives in Ipswich and swims the river all year round. “The round trip up to Woodbridge takes us about three hours there and back, swimming with the tide to give us a helping hand.” With likeminded souls coming from all over the county, there’s not a wetsuit in sight and most will happily be out in the river even when water temperature plummets to just one degree. “We’re all skin swimmers, so it’s just a costume, a

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kAyAk CRAzy There’s lots of different ways to see the world from the water, but the simplicity of kayaking makes it one of the best. For guide and instructor, Kurt Finch, the bottom of the Deben before it heads out to sea, provides a perfect training ground for those keen to learn or hone their kayaking skills. “We use both sides of the river; the Felixstowe Ferry side more for teaching purposes and the Bawdsey side when we head out to sea and round to Shingle Street for our glamping adventures.” Guided trips up the River Deben are also available. Expert in his field, South African born Kurt, loves all that the East Coast has to offer. “There’s nothing quite like this part of the world. I’ve even been home in South Africa wishing I’m here enjoying a misty morning on the river. Also, where else are you likely to enjoy four seasons in one day?” Offering courses BCU (British Canoe Union) training courses for beginners (one star) to advanced (five star), Kurt says: “As with all water sports, safety is paramount and so our guides are all BCU and ISKGA (International Sea Kayaking Guide Assocation) accredited. It’s easy to underestimate the sport and so all our

bright cap so we can be seen and fluorescent toe float; and off we go. Our toe floats also double up as a great place to keep a snack,” smiles Michael. “The water’s really pleasant at this time of year and so there can be as many of 20 of us, but in the winter months it’s generally only a handful of die hards. Then, there’s always more ladies than men; we’re not so good at dealing with the cold.” Wild swimming for six years, Michael says there’s nothing quite like it. “It’s the peace and quiet. And the freedom; just you and nature. Sometimes, if you’re lucky a seal will join you. A swim at 8am on a Sunday morning and then arriving back on the beach at Waldringfield to have breakfast at the Maybush. It’s hard

trips our guided, even for those who are proficient kayakers.” A highlight for Kurt and his team is launching at Bawdsey, on the mouth of the Deben, and taking a group up the coast and round to Shingle Street for a night’s glamping. “This trip is all about making memories. From a great trip up the coastline to delicious food and wine prepared and selected by our on-site chef. It’s then a hearty breakfast before returning to the Deben.” With people coming from as far away as Bristol to kayak our waters, Kurt adds: “A few hours out on the water and you see things from a different perspective. Sunny days are great, but so is a misty morning on a glassy river with nothing else around other than your kayaking buddies.” l www.nomadseakayaking.co.uk

Top and above: getting ready to launch

SAIL AWAy If you love sailing, or fancy giving it a go, the DYC (Deben Yacht Club) is the place to head. Built literally on the riverbank (and founded in 1838), there’s sailing for all abilities and new members are always welcome. Whilst there’s plenty of race days for those eager to compete, the club is equally keen to encourage as many people to get on the water and have fun. “Our lazy sailing and flotilla sessions are a great way to enjoy the river,” says Charlotte Norrbom, who has been a member for the last three years. “Lazy sailing meetings during the summer are open to children and adults, and we regularly have over fifty people out on the water, which is fantastic. We’re planning to introduce some training elements for those who want it, but it’s a light hearted, fun

session and that’s how we want to keep it. Always supported by safety boats it gives kids the chance to let off steam, have fun with their mates and develops their confidence,” says Paul Driscoll, who helps co-ordinate the sessions. “Then after a couple of hours, everyone comes in and heads to the galley for a hot dog or a piece of cake.” For those that want to go slightly further afield in the company of others, there’s planned flotilla trips. “We always try and get down to Waldringfield, and then it’s either wade ashore for a picnic on the shoreline, or if the tides aren’t on our side, it’s a trip to the pub,” says Charlotte. “With over 20 boats often involved, you do need some basic sailing knowledge, but with all our planned events there’s a safety boat close at hand.” To be a club member you don’t need to own your own boat. “The club has over 20 boats, suitable for all different abilities, so there’s always one available to hire,” adds Charlotte. Frances Alexander, honorary membership secretary adds: “The club offers a great chance for families to get involved, even if everyone’s not a sailor. We’ve been members for 40 years, so our children have all learnt to sail here and now it’s the turn of our grandchildren. “We’re a friendly, inclusive club and work hard to keep our fees accessible to all,” continues Frances. “The season is just getting underway, so, if you’re interested in finding out more please get in touch. And, if the iron gate at the side of the club is open, come and say hello, and enjoy one of the best views in town.” l www.debenyachtclub.co.uk

I love lazy sailing because you can capsize and jump in. You don’t have to worry about winning or losing - Rachel, age 12

to beat.” Always respectful of the water, Michael explains, “You have to be a strong swimmer to do this. Youngsters aged 16 or 17 have joined us but they’re always well supervised and have to be able to handle the currents.” The final word goes to Samantha Fulcher, from Nacton, who has been swimming the Deben for ten years, and all year round for four. “What I love is the enormous sense of adventure. No two swims are ever the same. As we don’t wear wetsuits I love the feel of the water on my skin and the sun and air on my back.” © m.mann

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mAkING SCENTS OF HISTORY Pauline Bickerton explains how taking on a medieval hunting lodge ignited her passion for fragrance

ould you connect with a bygone era through scent? It’s a question which obsesses me. Why? Well, five years ago we made a spontaneous and, many thought, insane purchase of a medieval moated hunting lodge, Letheringham Lodge, just a few miles from Wickham Market. It was originally thought to be late Tudor, but we uncovered a huge amount of the history and discovered that it was half medieval (built 1472) and half Jacobian (extended in 1610). I tell you this because, as a trained scent-maker, I have been obsessively making scents in the genre of these two centuries. In 1472, the lodge (or logge as it would have been called) was a copy of the French or Dutch viewing pavilion used for state banquets and weddings. They are often depicted on European court marriage paintings, and historians think Letheringham Lodge was probably the first of its kind in England. So, what scents would have been prevalent at this time? The belief that medieval times were dirty and odorous, is true only for England’s very poorest. For the average person, washing and bathing was a hugely popular pastime. Most wealthy people had a bathhouse and every town had one for public use. They consisted of huge scented cauldrons perfumed by attendants and filled large barrels amply able to accommodate two people. Many of the essential oils we use today would have been used for scenting these waters, especially appreciated for their medicinal properties; specifically, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. Bitter oranges had just arrived at the time the logge was built. Citrus fruit was used as the most popular women’s contraception; halved and used as a cap and the juice used as a spermicide. Oils were made by every household for use within

medicine, cuisine, and fragrance. The most popular scent palette for medieval times were: basil, citruses, cloves, clary sage, frankincense, rose, rosemary, mint, musk, myrrh, thyme, and vetiver. Today this style of scent making is becoming hugely fashionable as we move to natural products and distrust commercial chemicalisation. My most popular scent is based on an organic grapefruit oil and was chosen to be the scent for the in-house candle at Vanil, on Church St in Woodbridge. WHAT mADE SCENTS IN THE jACOBEAN AGE? Civet produced from the urine of the Asian civet cat, had been introduced into the court of Henry VIII and caused a revolution in scent making. In fact, the perfume created for the King became the core foundation of fragrances for over 100 years. In this way, scent was used as a way of communicating status and identity; relying on the inclusion of exotic florals blended with exclusive imported spices and musks. The richer you were, the more exotic imports you included. Today, new technology enables us to extract scents at a molecular level and then recreate them chemically. The scientific has become the new exotic but at the same time, we are wanting to return to a time where naturalness and purity of ingredients is paramount. In some ways these two centuries have merged; we prefer natural ingredients in soaps and cosmetics, but delight in the highly sophisticated scientifically produced scents in perfumes. Five years on from our ‘moment of madness’, not only do we have a beautiful home, but my life as a fragrance consultant couldn’t be sweeter. l To find out more about Pauline’s half day workshops hosted at Letheringham Lodge, visit loggique.com

“The belief that medieval times were dirty and odorous, is true only for England’s very poorest.”

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Minibus Drivers (to start September 2018) Circa £10.30 per hour; approx. 20 hours per week Term-time only Woodbridge School is an exceptionally happy school. We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and friendly Minibus Drivers to provide an early morning and late afternoon transport to our pupils in Suffolk and Essex. We are happy to consider applications from individuals who wish to work mornings and evenings, five days per week, or from those who wish to work flexible hours, job share or work mornings or evenings only. There may also be the opportunity for additional hours. For more information about our school, the role and details on how to apply please visit: www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk/about/staff-vacancies/ Closing date: Monday 25 June 2018

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THALIA SIVARAJ “From the initial theme of freedoms and limitations, I took the idea of escapism and aimed to capture it in a photo. By expressing how things like music can allow us to temporarily block out the world around us and escape into another state.”

Good luck to Farlingaye High School’s talented photography A Level students who gave us a sneak preview of their final work, based on the themes of freedom and limitations …

MIRANDA SIMMONDS “For the theme of Freedom and/or limitations I decided to think more abstractly and create a film poster with a title inspired by the theme limits. The acetate poster depicts an imaginary film that would fall under the horror/thriller genre.”

ALLY FERGUSON “For my final piece I wanted to capture the idea of identity. By using props chosen by the model I exposed her inner identity but also hid her self-expression.”

CHARLOTTE SMYTON “We have the freedom to litter but in consequence we limit the life of our marine wildlife and our lives also.”

ANNA LA FEVRE “This is the middle photo of a triptych. You can interpret what you will as a subjective viewer. My only wish is to express the essence of a magically surreal state in which the viewer finds themselves imitating the gesture. Feeling the same empowerment of the image on their way to unleashing the overwhelming intense build up inside of them.”

GEORGIE BOSTOCK “I have created a final piece using various techniques. It was based around a newspaper, where the layered writing and images I took linked with my interpretation of the theme. The stitching represents the limitations and barriers, how we all can feel trapped by society.” ISSUE ONE… SUMMER 2016

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COmING TOGETHER AT DEBEN mILL Legal firm, Gotelee, has announced the merging its two Woodbridge offices, to create one expanded service at Deben Mill Business Centre. CEO, Charles Rowett, says: “This is a very exciting move for us. Our clients were finding that despite being positioned next to the Adnams shop in the car park, they struggled with finding a parking space for appointments. “Deben Mill is much more accessible, with ample free parking and plenty of space for us to continue to grow.” Offering the full range of legal services from one office, Charles adds: “We’ve listened carefully to what our clients want and are now able to deliver on that. Staff are also thrilled about being under one roof, as it makes dealing with matters much easier and there’s less confusion for the client about which office to go to.” Having doubled its headcount in the last two years, Gotelee is also currently recruiting across all aspects of its business. l www.gotelee.co.uk

BuSINESS AS USUAL Here’s our round-up of the latest news from around and about town

Vanil’s new Candle Club, developed in collaboration with loggique (read more on page 21), requires no signing up. You simply choose from five fragrant candle options, and then select your container and lid. When your candle has burnt down, simply pop back to Vanil on Church Street and pick a new refill for just £7.50. Mandy of Vanil explains: “Working with loggique we’re able to offer 100% natural wax candles, a blend of coconut and soya, and subsequent refills at a very affordable price. New refill fragrances will be introduced every month. “Officially launching on 1st June, anyone interested is welcome to pop in at any time and select their starter candle.” l www.vanil.co.uk

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES The only flooring company in Suffolk offering clients access to the very clever Amtico Design Centre, Ipswich Carpet and Flooring is reaping the benefits of the new technology. “Since its installation we’ve seen our sales of Amtico luxury vinyl tiles increase by a very healthy 300%” says owner, Rick Hynard. The system enables digital photographs of customers’ rooms to be uploaded and Amtico flooring images overlaid, showcasing the transformation. “Sometimes it’s hard to visualise how a room will look from a small sample tile. Now, you can select from literally thousands of tile choices and endless possibilities when it comes to colour, size, design and shape.” Offering hundreds of carpet and flooring options, Rick and his team also stock Roger Oates’ super stylish flatweave carpets and runners: “It is rapidly becoming one of our best sellers and a designer’s favourite. With more exciting and bespoke products on the horizon we’re looking forward to the year ahead.”

LuNCHTImE TuRkISH DELIGHTS The Galley has launched a fabulous Turkish street food lunchtime menu. Called Istanbul v Izmir, owner Ugur Vata has drawn on a lifetime of culinary experience to create the mouth-watering, and very reasonably priced, menu. “In the last ten years I have put a twist on the food using my background,’ says Turkish-born Ugur. “So, we are preparing dishes based on some childhood experiences and flavours when I used to watch what my mother cooked, and she’d learnt from her mother,” says Ugur, who celebrates 25 years of serving up mouthwatering dishes at his Market Hill venue. ISSUE ONE… SUMMER 2016

“We think this lunchtime menu will attract people who want to come in and enjoy a lovely meal, a bit like on the continent, where you have ladies who come in with their friends for lunch. I don’t call this a restaurant, bistro or a taverna it’s just the Galley, a food place for friends to get together.” Featuring mouth-watering dishes such as Cengekoy – Istanbul mushroom glazed with Welsh rarebit accompanied by quince chutney at just £6 or Goldehorn, which is Istanbul fried fish and bread with shredded onion and lemon priced at £8. l To book a table call 01394 380055

CELEBRATORy 10% DISCOuNT Based on Martlesham Heath Business Park, Pippa Rolls, makers of beautiful bespoke curtains and soft furnishings, opened its customer showroom in June last year. To celebrate its first anniversary, readers of this edition of Living In … Woodbridge are being offered a 10% discount throughout June, on

presentation of a copy of this issue.* If you’re looking for curtains, roman blinds, pelmets or soft furnishings, Pippa Rolls offers a one hundred per cent in-house service from its Martlesham workroom and stocks fabrics to suit all tastes and budgets. “From budget friendly Clarke & Clarke, to luxury brands such as Colefax and Fowler we have something for everyone,” says co-founder Miguel Muñoz. Pippa adds: “Our showroom has made a real difference. Customers can pop along, take their time browsing our sample books and see first-hand the quality of our work. In addition, we stock wallpapers, curtain poles and soft furnishings, making us a lovely local one-stop shop.” * 10% discount is redeemable on presentation of this magazine and with one discount per magazine during June 2018 l www.pipparolls.com

HAPPy DRIvERS WANTED With pupils attending Woodbridge School from across the county as well as Essex, the school is looking to recruit new mini-bus drivers to assist with transportation. Keen to be as flexible as possible, the school is happy to consider applications from people wanting to work mornings and evenings, five days per week, or those seeking flexible hours, a job share or to work mornings and evenings only. l full details of how to apply can be found on the advert on page 22.

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LOCAL STOCkIST fOR GQ fAvOuRITE On trend men’s accessories company, Baxter & Baxter, which featured in issue 8 of Living In … and whose bracelets, pocket squares and lapel pins are often seen gracing the pages of GQ magazine, Tatler and Elle has a new stockist – Matisa Market. Alexander Baxter, founder of the eponymous brand says: “I’m delighted to be working with Philippa at Matisa Market. Her ethos really resonates with me and to have a stockist right in here in Woodbridge showcasing my accessories is very exciting, especially in the run up to Father’s Day.” Baxter & Baxter bracelets, neckties and scarves will be available at Matisa Market on Market Hill throughout June.” Matisa Market’s Philippa Rudd adds: “We’re thrilled with the collaboration. l www.baxter-baxter.com l www.matisamarket.com

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HAPPY DAyS! Sarah Weston offers a whole range of facial aesthetic treatments

entist Sarah Weston is showing us the latest revolutionary treatment in teeth straightening for those looking to give their smile a quick makeover. Invisalign Go is just one of the many amazing treatments she specialises in at the practice which has undergone something of a transformation itself of late. “Normally with Invisalign’s clear retainers it will take around two years of wearing them for 23 hours a day,” smiles mum-of-three Sarah from the comfort of her lovely bright and airy surgery room. “But with Invisalign Go it takes just 24 weeks. There’s no bulky braces, or train tracks as we call them, in sight. Invisalign

SO WHO WOuLD BENEfIT fROm INvISALIGN GO? “It really is for those mild to moderate cases and it’s only for those front teeth top and bottom which you can see when you smile,” she says. “There are lots of adults From Colchester Town Centre who had braces when they were younger and maybe things have just relapsed a tiny bit or something has annoyed them for years but they don’t want to commit to two years of wearing retainers. “ Sarah, who specialises in facial aesthetics, also offers wrinkle correction treatments, fillers and teeth whitening which, at £199 for the trays and gel, is

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It’s been a well-kept secret that Melton’s mydentist is the place to go to put a smile back on your face, until now … main Picture by Sophie Weston

proving very popular locally. As are their private dentures. “In the past, if you’d lost two or three teeth in a row and wanted dentures, your only option was to have these great big hard dentures which suctioned onto your palate with obvious metal clips attached to the teeth beside them so everyone could see when you smiled.” But now mydentist offers the very latest in treatment with semi–flexible dentures which are light and fit tightly against the teeth so they don’t come off when you chew. “They’re not that expensive either,” says Sarah as she holds up a set of perfect dentures which start at around £295 for up to three teeth in a row. “They’re great for people who don’t want invasive

“It’s a one-stop shop for all the family …” Go retainers are very discreet – no-one will know you’re wearing them as they’re clear and virtually invisible. They’re custommade to move your teeth little by little without any pain or fuss in a relatively short time. We’re seeing great results here.” See Benita’s story (right). It costs around £3,000 to transform your smile. “And we offer 0% finance on all our private treatments,” says Sarah.

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treatments.” The practice, which is based in Deben Mill Business Centre just a ten minute walk from the Thoroughfare with on-site parking, has undergone a makeover of sorts over the years. “It used to be called ADP, then IDH and we are aware that there was a problem with staffing levels,” says Sarah, who has been with the firm for five years and a practicing dentist for 21 years. “It was rebranded as mydentist and the whole place has been freshened up and we have four dentists here now, including myself, as well as a hygienist, nurses and receptionists and we’re a friendly, approachable lot – we want people to come to us as a sort of one-stop shop for all the family and we’re happy to mix and match NHS with private work.” Other treatments on offer include fillings, crowns, bridges and many more and they’re well-versed in treating nervous clients and children. “We always say come and see us and have a chat,” adds Sarah.

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Dental nurse at the practice, Benita Crittenden, was delighted with the results when she tried Invisalign Go to help straighten her teeth as you can see from these before and after photos. Benita says: “I’d tried other treatments but they hadn’t worked. The Invisalign Go retainers were comfortable and I got used to them straight away. I was working on reception during the 24 weeks I wore them and not one person noticed! Now my family and friends have commented on how well I look when I smile and I no longer avoid having my photo taken!” l To make an appointment at mydentist call 01394 382694

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Marathon hero Tony Moorcroft pays tribute to his father whose ongoing battle with dementia has had its highs and lows

t is the week that it emerged in the news Dame Barbara Windsor has been suffering from Alzheimer’s for the last four years and Tony Moorcroft is reflecting on his own experiences. Tony, best known locally for his extraordinary fundraising campaign by completing the last two London Marathons, can relate to the story in the headlines.

lot of ways I think I’ve become more caring and softer generally and I often tell my friends now that I love them. Dad’s still got a great sense of humour and we often reminisce about the past. He can remember events from 60 years ago, it’s just his short-term memory that’s the problem. He often can’t recall if he’s just eaten or slept.” Tony, who raised £7,000 last year for the

“I told dad recently that I only ever had two heroes in life – him and mum…” Tony’s father Austin was diagnosed two years ago with this cruel disease which ultimately leads to the death of nerve cells and brain tissue. Tony says: “I think there’s a lot more high profile people suffering with it nowadays and there’s also been the debate recently about the link doctors have found between rugby and football players and dementia, possibly caused by the head injuries they sustain.” Austin, who is 86 and lives in Leeds, was indeed a professional rugby player back in the day. “In fact him and his brother, my uncle Keith, who was a keen rugby league player, ended up with dementia,” says Tony. He says it was something of a relief when his dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. “Mum had suspected for a while that something was wrong and as long as I can remember he’d always had a bad memory. Mum later admitted just how hard it’d been for her – though him and her were absolutely devoted to each other.” In a cruel twist of fate, Tony’s Italianborn mum, Yolanda, died very suddenly last October. “It was completely out of the blue,” he says. “She’d been told to go to hospital on the Thursday with suspected pneumonia and she died on the Saturday of heart failure.” Despite his grief, Tony threw himself into finding a care package for his father which suits the family and also has spent more time with his dad than ever. “We’re very close and we’re always telling each other that we love each other and I give my dad kisses now. In fact in a

St Nicholas Hospice raised a staggering amount of money for Alzheimer’s Research UK this year by completing the London Marathon in April as well as staging the highly successful Take 8 Chefs event, with his good friend chef James Jay and the Easter music festival in the town. He smashed his target of £10,000 when he brought home a total (including Gift Aid) of £13,446 and counting … “Running the London Marathon this time was much harder. The weather was brutal and after about seven miles I was in pain. At about 23 miles near Tower Bridge I was in complete agony when I heard someone shout ‘Tony!’ And it was my daughter Charlotte - I went over to her and she gave me a big kiss and it geed me up and really lifted my spirits.” It’s a fitting tribute to both his parents that Tony has turned such a difficult time in his life into something so positive. “My parents both taught me so much – my dad would always say; ‘it’s all about family. ‘And my mum was the same, she taught me how to cook lovely Italian food which was reflected in the Italian pop-up restaurant I hosted at The Cooks Shed,” says Tony. “I told dad recently that I only ever had two heroes in life – him and mum. I enjoyed the charity fundraising much more this year as so many more people collaborated and helped. Woodbridge is such a special place, I feel so lucky to live here. I’m already thinking about bigger and better plans for next year.”

Top left: Tony lives locally with wife Ann Top Right: He enjoyed running the London marathon far more last year Above: In happier times: Tony’s parents with his daughter Charlotte

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mOvE OvER SuNDANCE, HERE COmES fILm fEAST SuffOLk Neil mcGlone brings news of his latest venture – Woodbridge’s very own film festival

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aving spent the last eight years working for various film festivals across Europe, the USA and Australia, I’m delighted and excited to announce I will finally be directing my very own film festival, Film Feast Suffolk, at The Riverside, 5th – 7th October. It will be a fringe event of the Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival, and showcase feature films, documentaries and short films from around the world, all paying homage to food and drink. Screenings will take place at The

Riverside and there will be pop-up event screenings at our partner cafes: Honey + Harvey, The Tea Hut and The Fire Station. At the end of each day, a meal from one of the feature films screened will be recreated at partner restaurants The Riverside, The Galley and The Table.

In addition to film screenings, there will also be a Food-for-Thought panel discussion on the important subject of food waste, including several people already involved in tackling this issue in our region. The Cake Shop will also be part of the festival, with David Wright hosting a cooking or baking demonstration. Film Feast Suffolk is all about bringing everyone together through a mutual love of food, film and drink,

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and wherever possible, the various events will use locally sourced food. I’m also delighted to confirm our patrons are multi-award winning British film director Mike Leigh, food writer and TV presenter Ruth Watson, and local farmer and TV personality Jimmy Doherty. There’s also some great special guests in prospect and there will be a few surprises along the way too. Pre-festival events will be taking place during the summer leading up to the main event, and one will include a very big name from the world of film, television and books. I’d love to hear from anyone interested in supporting the festival and we’re actively seeking festival and media partners. But you don’t have to be a business to get involved. We’d welcome support from individuals too. Thanks also to Living In … which has already signed up to sponsor one of our screenings.” l To find out more, drop Neil a line at filmfeastsuffolk@gmail.com

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“We’re not ones to boast but we do love draping ourselves ornately over the sofa like celebrities in a Hello! photo shoot so that Mum thinks we’re even cuter than we already are … it works a treat! Mum’s a well known artist in Woodbridge called Bon Collins, also known as the Distressed Artist, and we love her to bits. “We three live with her and another dog called Poppy, who at 14 years old is blind but still very much one of us – she just couldn’t make it up on the sofa for the photo below. This was how Mum found us when she walked in one day. We’re still not entirely sure why she laughed so much. I love a good giggle myself as you can see. My name is Woolfox and I’m a seven-month-old Pomchi. We live happily with four cats. Our favourite thing in the world is having a walk along the river followed by a tasty sausage at the Tea Hut.”

far left: Woolfox is a Pomeranian/ Chihuahua cross Left: With three-year-old labradoodle Abi (top) and Buddy, an 18-month-old cocker spaniel

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The Table, Woodbridge Sunday 10th, 24th june & Sunday 8th, 22nd july Now a key part of summer living in Woodbridge, it’s Street Food Sunday season. Hosted every fortnight at The Table, these get-togethers are the perfection combination of great food, music from DJ Dave and good times. With June dates featuring tasty dishes from Ecuador (10th June) and from Korea (24th June) we’ll keep you posted on Facebook about cuisine themes planned for July. But, to give you a taster, during the season there’s plans for Moroccan, Indian, Foraging and a Bubble & Squid Sunday sessions. So, bring on the sunshine, head to Quay Street and enjoy! www.thetablewoodbridge.co.uk

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Here’s a taster of some of the great things going on in town and further afield this summer. Artists open their doors

Now in its sixth year, Suffolk Open Studios is an art initiative not to miss. With over 100 artists from across the county taking part, artist studios are open on Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm, over the first 4 weekends in June. Not all artists are open every weekend, so it is important to check details beforehand. The Suffolk Open Studios 2018 directory is available free of charge from libraries, tourist offices, galleries, shops and pubs

across the county. full details of artists involved can be found at www.suffolkopenstudios.org or on facebook @suffolkopenstudios. ISSUE ONE… SUMMER 2016

fly the flag for Suffolk

Not only is 21st June the longest day, but it’s also Suffolk Day. Launched last year, Suffolk Day is a chance to celebrate all that’s great about our county.

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Based on a successful model in Yorkshire, a county which has had its own special day for more than 40 years, the idea was put forward by BBC Radio Suffolk and is backed by Suffolk County Council. Here’s just a few ideas to help celebrate all that’s great about our county:

Helmingham Hall, 29th july 2018 Dog lovers through and through, Suffolk Dog Day is one day out we just had to feature. Celebrating our furry © Richard ferris Images friends in all their shapes and sizes, the day is bursting with fun things for dogs and humans alike. There’s fun dog classes, Happi Day’s agility classes, Flyball and so much more. Plus, the ticket price includes entry to Helmingham Hall’s stunning gardens. www.suffolkdogday.com

Easton farm Park

Easton Farm Park is opening its doors on 21st June free of charge for everyone. All attractions in the park will be free to enjoy, and stars of the show will be our very own Suffolk Punch and Red Poll breeds. If you get a bit peckish, local produce is also

available at the café. for more info, visit: www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk/things-to-do/suffolkday-21st-june Head to the Suffolk Food Hall. Getting fully behind the day, the Suffolk Punch Horse Society will be on hand with their stunning Suffolk Punches, the Land Rovers Owner’s Club will be doing assault course rides in their 4x4’s and there’s even a BBQ. full details at River Deben www.suffolkfoodhall.co.uk Get your walk boots on, enjoy some of stunning coastal scenery and take part in a treasure hunt organised by The Westleton Crown and The Ship at Dunwich. find out the full details and rules by visiting www.westletoncrown.co.uk/offers/events/ suffolk-day/ and there’s a free drink for everyone successfully completing the hunt. Or, revel in all the beauty we have here in Woodbridge. Why not treat yourselves to an ice cream, or some great fish & chips from the Cumberland Fish Bar and have a stroll along the river? Enjoy!

Gardens, scarecrows and pollen fossils

10th june Sutton memorial Hall, Sutton The perfect afternoon for fans of open gardens and scarecrows. Park at the Memorial Hall and purchase your ticket, and transport will be provided for outlying gardens, with scarecrows making an appearance throughout your journey. There’s eleven gardens to enjoy including the unique GeoSuffolk Pilocene Forest - a project of over 170 species at Sutton Knoll where a deposit of pollens was found dating back four million years. Cream teas will be served from 3pm at the Old Vicarage. Entrance to gardens £3 per person, children under 16 free. Cream teas £3 per person. The evening finishes with a Songs of Praise service at All Saints Church at 6.30pm

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