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September 2010

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3 Studious Suffolk! I love learning – I live in a house full of books and am always fascinated by the sheer amount of wonderful things to learn about in this world. And it seems I am not alone in this, in fact Suffolk is full of such people. This month I had the pleasure of meeting Michael Matthews, Chairman of the local University of the third age, a collection of retired individuals making the most of their golden years and sharing their knowledge and curiosity… it was inspirational and gave me something to look forward to if I ever get to retire!

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Suffolk’s school kids are doing it for themselves as well, the enterprising youngsters at Copleston spent part of the summer holidays creating a fabulous mural under the guidance of the talented Joel Millerchip, read More about it on page 10. Sutton Hoo are also inviting you to make new friends, learn new skills and make a difference through volunteering, they are having an open day on Friday 10 September 10.30-4pm where you can discover charities, projects and attractions in the local area that you could be a part of, more about that on page 15 and of course in our massive What’s On section – there is just so much happening in Suffolk! We’d also like to congratulate Dan Powick, the owner of Rendlesham Day Nursery on becoming one of the first men in Suffolk to achieve the Early Years professional Status. This is the highest qualification that can be received in the Early Years sector and is part of the Government’s commitment to have a graduate leader in every nursery. As early development is so important to education we’re glad to live in an area populated with people that care so much about it. Apart from that we have some inspirational garden advice from Sue Townsend and advice on living in a listed building! As always we’d love to hear your suggestions so why not email them to us (editor@roundaboutsuffolk.co.uk) or post them on our Facebook page (http://profile.to/roundaboutsuffolk/)? Have a great September!

Back to School – whatever your age! By: Gemma Thompson All those poor schoolchildren moaning about going back to school can take heart; you are not alone! For this year as every year, grandparents, retirees and respected elders in Suffolk are also getting ready to go back to school. Why? Because they love learning! U3A stands for the University of the Third Age. It’s for the active retired, people from 50 to 90 generally, but there’s no official start or end date. U3A’s approach to learning is simple – learning for pleasure. There is no accreditation or qualifications to be gained, and instead of judging a person’s capabilities, they aspire to make those in their later years aware of their intellectual and cultural potential. And

importantly of their value to society. They also want to challenge the assumption that ageing equals intellectual decline. It began in 1972 in Toulouse, a successful summer school for retired people prefaced the very first Université du Troisième Age. This was quickly followed by programmes in other university towns, and the notion soon spread to other countries. It’s been established in East Suffolk for 22 years, Chairman of the local branch Michael Matthews told me “When it started off in France it was very much university orientated, here that model was rejected on the grounds that third agers are perfectly capable of organising themselves, they don’t need a second ager

5 to do it. That was the principle behind it, and the idea of the university is going back to the original use of the word – a community of learners. Its entirely cooperative in the sense that everything we do, we do it ourselves, for ourselves. Those who teach learn and those who learn teach. Sometimes you do get a specialist leading a group, at other times groups come together to pursue something that interests them.” The curriculum is wide, ranging from mathematics and sciences, to the arts, languages and even walking. Nevertheless the preference of members is the driving force. As Michael said “The curriculum is what the members want it to be, simple as that. So you go right from academic philosophy to the entirely social. About two thirds are educational and one third are social.” Though the conventionally taught ‘class’ is given, lectures and visits to sites of scientific, archaeological or historical interest are also coffered. The East Suffolk group of U3A are welcoming to newcomers, they are holding a launch day on the 10th of September at Kesgrave Community Centre (Twelve Acres Approach, Bell Lane, IP5 1JF) from 10-30am – 1pm. Many of the Group Leaders will be present, demonstrating what their group does or just being there to talk to you. If you are interested in finding out more but can’t make the launch day that’s fine, you can contact them through their website or write to the address below for a copy of the current curriculum. Groups don’t generally exceed 12 people so you’ll be welcomed and get to know your fellow students easily. Or you can attend one of their talks; with audiences numbering from 40 – 200 you can observe without fear of forced participation. U3A in East Suffolk, PO Box 183, Felixstowe, IP11 1AU http://u3aeastsuffolk.org.uk chair@u3aeastsuffolk.org.uk membership@u3aeastsuffolk.org.uk

Calling All Potential Volunteer Mentors! Would you like to make a difference to the lives of young people? The Suffolk Education Business Partnership is looking for mentors from any career background to work with young people aged 14-16, to be a positive role model to them and help them plan for their futures. There will be a half day’s training session on our “Passport to Success” mentoring programme which gives you the opportunity to meet other mentors and expand your own professional network. The time commitment would be 1 hour per week in term time but we also have E Mentoring available. There is also the option to take up an accreditation (Level 2 Mentoring Skills) through the Open College Network. For further information, please contact Jenni Carberry on 01473 408061 or by email: Jenni.Carberry@SuffolkEBP.co.uk Please note that all our Mentors are Criminal Records Bureau checked prior to working in schools.

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Turn your garden into a Pastoral Paradise A meandering mown path through a wild flower meadow leading to a secluded seating area or hammock strung between gnarled trees must be one of the most enticing views for those of us longing to create the rural idyll. Meadows are not only revered for their beauty - they also provide a rich habitat for wildlife. With butterflies flitting from flower to flower, the gentle hum of bees and the warmth of the afternoon sun on your back - what better place to unwind and take in the beauty of nature? If you are after a `quick fix’ meadow, sowing a mix of annual flower seeds (www. pictorialmeadows.co.uk) or cornfield annuals in spring (or autumn) can create a wonderful meadow effect in one season but the down side is that they have to be re-sown every year. Creating a genuine wild flower meadow can take time to establish - sometimes up to three years but the wait is worth it. Although wild flower meadows are less work than traditional lawns,

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Not just another brick in the wall! The students of Copleston inspire a new Mural for Ipswich It came as some surprise to be visiting a high school during the Summer Holidays; it wasn’t where I imagined interviewing one of Suffolk’s quirkiest artists. Joel Millerchip describes himself as “a retired Brummie socialite that has hung up his Cuban dancing shoes to produce delightful hand rendered imagery … or someone that likes to drink tea and doodle!” Joel Millerchip’s art is all about people; his work comes with putting narratives behind characters. But it’s not just the people in the picture that matter to Joel; it’s also those that make the pictures. This made him an ideal choice to be a group leader for the Best Foot Forward Art and Media Project at Copleston High School. This project was the brainchild of Ian Brown, Support Officer at Copleston High. He says “I always think young people get a real bad deal, so this was a great opportunity to help a space

that had been neglected and needed brightening up and showing young people in a positive light as well.” The project began with a brainstorming session at the school where the kids came up with the story for the mural, it was their idea that it should tell the story of Rueben and Lilly, a love story culminating in their first kiss at the high school prom. From this discussion Joel mapped out the design and after further conferences with the students got it ready to paint. The final design was projected onto boards and the students got busy, so busy in fact that they finished it early! Joel praised the students involved, He said “There’s some great talent, and they produced it in 2 days, which I thought was remarkable. The work rate and their ideas are just great, I showed them what to do with certain materials and they nailed it. “

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“Joel Millerchip’s art is all about people; his work comes with putting narratives behind characters” He also took some time and showed them other contemporary artists from animators to graffiti artists via illustration, puppet -making and so on. While one group was working on the mural a second group were working on creating a film. At the beginning of the project they could have created a movie about anything, but such is the collaborative spirit within the Best Foot Forward project that the students decided to film the same story, and included a shot of the mural at the end. I asked the workforce behind this remarkable project what they thought and what they had learnt from it. The theme of team spirit came up as did discipline … “People think media art and drama is a bit of a doss but it does take a lot of thinking and imagination to get it all done.”

Joel proves this sentiment correct; he is constantly working and was one of three artists that created the mural on the former Barnes carpet shop, Upper Orwell Street. He has also worked for The Swan in Ipswich, Mid Suffolk Council and Moshi Moshi Records as well as contributing to the likes of IP1 and Creative Zine 2009. He is also in the process of starting up his own Zine for illustrators and is producing a pop up record sleeve for Big Scary based on a Victorian poltergeists tea party! I’m sure Joel and the pupils of Copleston will continue to inspire people, their mural is due to be homed at Derby Road Train station in Ipswich. The students may go on to inspire in many other ways … the future is theirs and from what I’ve seen It’s in safe hands! www.mistermillerchip.com

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What is a Listed Building? Listed buildings are the cornerstones of our heritage. Their fabric is both a part of our landscape and a tangible legacy of our past. Whatever the grade, its listed status marks it out as a property of national importance or interest. This inheritance is what gives a building ‘character’, and keeping that character alive is what draws people to own, maintain and live in a listed property. Living with a historical character, however, has its particular consequences and responsibilities: for instance installing maintenance-free uPVC windows isn’t an option in a listed building; and timber-framed windows require regular care and attention. Similarly, repairing traditional lime mortars with modern cement pointing or rendering may damage your building’s brickwork, while adding a damp-proof course needs particular care. And where your duty to keep the building in good repair extends to maintenance of its important features or historic fabric – such as interior panelling or roofing timbers – you may have to seek Listed Building Consent before making any changes. In simple terms, the listing covers the whole of a building, both interior and exterior. This would include for example, boundary walls, outbuildings (pre-1948), cobbles in a courtyard or any signs attached to the building. The responsibility for listing a building lies with English Heritage. All buildings built before 1700 and which have survived in anything like their original condition are listed. Buildings dating from between 1700 and 1840 are listed although some selectivity is applied, while buildings from 1840 to 1914 are selected on the basis of their demonstrating technological advances, being the work of notable architects, or their possessing some notable feature. More recent post-war buildings are now being considered for listing, and the very wide definition of ‘building’ in the Town and Country Planning Act (1990) – ‘Any structure or erection, and any part of a building, as so defined’ – allows any man-made structure, from barns to bridges and telephone boxes to grave stones to be included on the list. If you are in a listed property and need advice contact The Listed Property Owner’s Club on 01795 844939 or visit www.lpoc.co.uk

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Arts, Crafts and Fashion 4 September, 10 to 4 Long Melford Book Fair•Memorial Hall, Long Melford 4 to 5 September, 10.30 to 4.30 Craft Fair • Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh 5 September, 10 to 4 Art on The Prom • Felixstowe 10 September, 9 to 4 David Josef Antiques & Collectables Fair • Kesgrave Community Centre, Bell Lane, Kesgrave 14 and 15 September, 10 to 5 Steam and Traditional Crafts Weekend • Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket Until 25 September, 10 to 5 “States of Readiness” - a collaborative visual arts event by “11 Fortified” • Landguard Fort, View Point Road, Felixstowe 25 September, 9.30 to 2 Woodbridge Vintage & Modern Market • The Kings Head, Woodbridge 26 September, 10 to 4 Woodbridge Antiques & Collectors Fair • Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge

Business and Networking Weekly Refer-on - Tue: Ipswich & Hadleigh Wed: Sudbury Thur: Woodbridge (pm) Fri: Felixstowe (am) and Ipswich Town (lunch) • www.refer-on.com 8 September, 12 to 2 Athena Lunch: Networking for Women • Belstead Brook Manor Hotel • jackie@theathenanetwork.com • Jackie Clifford: 08458 335204

23 September, 7 to 9 People Buy People Monthly Networking Meeting • Kesgrave Hall, Ipswich

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3 September, from 7.30 Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Monthly Meeting • The Main Hall, Martlesham Heath Community Centre

3 September, from 7.30 An evening with the “Voice of Golf” Peter Alliss • Spa Pavilion

3 September, from 7.30 The Story Of the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway • Martlesham Heath Community Centre

4 September, from 7.30 Jimmy Carr Laughter Therapy • Spa Pavilion

4 to 5 September, 10 to 5 500 Years – discover characters from West Stow’s long past and see what life was like in the Village through the ages • West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village

5 September, from 7.30 Jokers Comedy Club • www.jokerscomedyclub.co.uk • Manor Ballroom, Ipswich 11 September, from 2.30 Circus Hilarious Keeps Britain Laughing • Spa Pavilion 12 September, from 7.30 Dukes Headliners Comedy Club • New Wolsey Theatre 13 September, from 7.30 Busting Out • Regent Theatre

Faith, Spiritual and Charitable 5 September, 1 to 4.30 Annual RSPCA Animal Centre Open Day – stalls, refreshments and a Fun Dog Show • RSPCA Animal Centre, Mill Lane, Martlesham 12 September, from 8.30am On Your Bike for St Elizabeth Hospice – Starts at the Royal Hospital School in Holbrook • www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk 19 September, from 9am Charity Ride-Out in aid of Local Hospital. Meet at Orwell Crossing Lorry Park for a rural route of approximately 50 miles to The White Lodge Public Horse, Attleborough • www.trianglemcc.co.uk

9 September, 9.15 to 1 22 September, from 11 How To Harness Twitter – Ideal for any business looking Charity Golf Day • Seckford Golf Club, Woodbridge to start with or grow their Twitter usage • www.seckfordgolf.co.uk • See http://bit.ly/9qyeA2 to book or for more details 25 September, from 7.30 15 September, 9.30am to 12 RSPCA Barn Dance – Tickets £6.50 including light CoastalNet • Ufford Park, Melton refreshments • 01473 327993 • www.coastalnet.co.uk • Holbrook Village Hall, Holbrook

5 September, 10 to 4 Illuminated Script Workshop - illuminate your own letter using gold leaf and various colours. A unique opportunity to explore the history and processes involved • West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village 10 September, 10.30 to 4 Sutton Hoo invites you to ‘Be part of it’ – Free entry to local residents! Discover how you can make a difference. Please bring proof of residence in IP10, 11, 12 & 13 • 01394 389700 • suttonhoo@nationaltrust.org.uk • The National Trust, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge 10 to 14 September, 10 to 4 Open Days at Freston Tower • Freston, Ipswich 16 September, from 7.30 Suffolk Family History Society - The link between Suffolk people and the founding of the New World • The Red Cross Hall, Chevallier Street, Ipswich 18 to 19 September, 10 to 5 Anglo-Saxon Death and Burial • West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village 19 September, 10 to 4 Bentwaters Cold War Museum Public Open Day • Building 134, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham

Kids stuff 18 & 25 September 11 to 12 Storymaker • New Wolsey Theatre

• Corn Exchange and Regent Theatre • www.ipswichregent.co.uk • 01473 433100 • Ipswich Film Theatre, Corn Exchange, King St, Ipswich • www.iftt.co.uk • New Wolsey Theatre• www.wolseytheatre.co.uk • 01473 295900

Music, Festivals, Food and Drink 2 September, from 8 Live Band – Barlights • The Swan, Ipswich 4 September, 11 to 5.30 Traditional Music Day • Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket 4 September, 12 to 5 Yoxford – Oxfayre 2010 • Yoxford Hall, Old High Road 4 September, from 7.30 Live Music Night – ‘The Invited’ • Saxmundham Market Hall 4 September, 8pm to 12 70th Anniversary Battle of Britain Ball, dance to the swinging music of the fabulous big bands. Come in 40s dress if you wish! • Hotel Elizabeth, Copdock, Ipswich 11 September, From 7 Abba ‘Arrival’ Tribute Act • Needham Market Community Centre, School Street 11 September, 7 to 11 Egypt – UK Blues Rock Three Piece Band • Regent theatre 11 September, 7 to 11 Open Mic UK Ipswich Audition • Regent Theatre

11 September, 7 to 10 Concert: Songs for contralto, Jacky Cahen, pieces for cello and much more • St Michaels Church, Framlingham 11 September, 7 to 10 Cadet 150 Grand Gala Dinner – Join the Mayor of Ipswich to celebrate 150 years of the Cadet Forces in Ipswich. Tickets £35 • 01473 225445 • Grand Hall, Corn Exchange. 11 September, from 7.30 Caribbean Carnival Extravaganza • New Wolsey Theatre 11 September, 8 to 10 The Outlaws - Four middle aged ugly blokes who guarantee great entertainment! Featuring music by Greenday, Elvis, The Jam, Madness, Kaiser Chiefs, Soft Cell and a sprinkling of ‘Glam Rock’ • The Railway, Ipswich 11 September, 9 to 12pm Phil Jackson Featuring Mudz – Rock n’ Roll at its best, • Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard, Woodbridge 11 to 12 September, 12 to 11 Harvest at Jimmy’s – A festival that truly celebrates the simple virtues and pleasures of food and music all under one sky • Jimmy’s Farm, Pannington Hall Lane, Ipswich

12 September, 11 to 4.30 RAF/USAAF Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum present “Fun Day”• Parkers Place, Martlesham Heath 12 September, 12 to 3 Jazz & Lunch with the Barry Kingston Trio • Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard, Woodbridge. 14 September, from 2.30 Remember When • Spa Pavilion 17 September Swing Night • Fynn Valley Golf Club 17 September, from 9 Live music with Matt & Jon • Queens Head, Bramfield 17 September, From 7.30 Percussion in Concert • Ipswich School 18 September, From 7.30 An Evening With Richard Digance • St Nicholas Centre, Ipswich 18 September, 1 to 4 Julian Lloyd Webber • Ipswich School 18 September, from 7.30 One Night of Robbie Williams - Featuring JK as Robbie Williams • Regent theatre 18 September, from 7.30 Prometheus Orchestra • Ipswich School

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19 18 September, 7.30 to 10.30 Trianon Symphony Orchestra and Choir present A Night at the Opera • Corn Exchange, Ipswich

29 September, 10 to 4 Munchy Seeds Factory Tour, Munchy Seeds, Eastland Road, Leiston

17 September to 9 October, from 7.30 The Importance Of Being Earnest • New Wolsey Theatre

19 September, 3 to 6 Afternoon Song Recital • Ipswich School

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18 September, from 7.30 Extravaganza On Ice • Spa Pavilion

19 September, from 7.30 CONCERT - Christian Concert by WJM Band • St Clements Social Club, Foxhall Road, Ipswich

3 September, 10 to 5 Suffolk Autumn Garden Show • Suffolk Showground, Trinity Park, Ipswich

24 to 25 September, 2.30 and 7.30 Seaside Special • Spa Pavilion

19 September, from 8 The Moody Blues • Regent theatre

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24 September to 9 Oct, 10 to 4 Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival • Snape Maltings 24 September, 7.30 to 11.30 Ipswich Boogie Nights • Westgate Ward Social Club Victoria Street, Ipswich

11 September, 10 to 4 Ride + Stride - A sponsored walk or bike ride between churches throughout the county • www. rideandstrideuk.org

29 September, 11 to 4 Team Ipswich Sports Awards - The Team Ipswich Sports 25 September, 9.30 to 1 Awards celebrate sporting achievements from IpswichRare Breed Pork from Nose to Tail - Introduce you to the based clubs and individuals • John Grose, Ipswich pigs and then follow an hours cookery demonstration Theatre followed by a tasting • The Crown Inn, Snape 7 to 8 September, from 7.30 25 to 26 September, 10 to 5 LipService • New Wolsey Theatre Ascension Mind, Body & Spirit Festival • www.ascension-events.com • St Felix School, Southwold

10 September, from 7.30 The Mill • New Wolsey Theatre

25 September, 12 to 6 Ipswich Respect Festival • Ipswich Town Hall

11 September 11 to 2, 2 to 5 A Little Bird Told Me • New Wolsey Theatre

25 September, 7 to 10 Las Guitarras Concert - A classical guitar duo, Nicholas Edwards and Angus Scott, St Mary’s Church, Harkstead

14 to 18 September, from 7.30 If That’s All There Is • New Wolsey Theatre

25 September, 11 to 2 The Paper Washi Wish • New Wolsey Theatre 27 to 28 September, from 1.30 King Macbeth • New Wolsey Theatre 29 September To 2 October, from 5 Rocky Horror Picture Show • Ipswich Regent

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