April 2020

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April 2020

No.461

LOCKDOWN! What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus.

Symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are a cough, a high temperature and shortness of breath.

Simple measures like washing your hands often with soap and water can help stop viruses like coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading. It's not known exactly how coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads from person to person, but similar viruses are spread in cough droplets. There’s no specific treatment for coronavirus (COVID-19). Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms until you recover.

NHS

Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do · Stay at home · Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home) · Stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people · Wash your hands as soon as you get home · You can spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms. · Staying at home and away from others (social distancing) HM Gov

Where can I get more information and support?

Good Neighbours Help from Good Neighbours during the Coronavirus trouble.

Whilst we hope neighbours and friends will help each other the Good Neighbour Volunteers would like to offer help to any residents who need to Self Isolate or are Social distancing. We could deliver essentials:- food, medication etc to your doorstep. Information on the website or phone GN phone :- 07749445531 Info, music and shout outs. Iisten on the website or free on the TuneIn Radio App

The Stradbroke Village Website Facebook Page is continuously updating latest news and information to residents of Stradbroke.. … see the feed on the News page on www.stradbroke.org.uk or www.facebook.com/Stradbrokeweb #CV19INFO

From the Chair...

Since I last wrote to you all the world has changed in ways that none of us could have imagined. As the country faces its biggest challenge since the Second World War we have already seen the community in Stradbroke pulling together. · Our local businesses – the Spar Shop, Post Office, Bakery, Butchers, pet shop and others are working hard to ensure we are fed and can keep in contact. · Good Neighbours are helping out delivering prescriptions and food. · Radio Stradbroke is keeping us entertained and informed every. · The Parish Council has immediately given money to help Good Neighbours and the local food bank. · We are also keeping in touch with Mid Suffolk and Suffolk County Council. · We have closed both the play parks and suspended street cleaning. · The fitness track remains open.

In order to do our part to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives we have suspended face to face Parish Council meetings until further notice. We are, however, going to continue to meet using video conferencing. We are hoping we can live stream these video meetings so that members of the public can still attend them virtually. To that end we have set up a new Stradbroke Parish Council Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com /StradbrokePC where you will be able to follow meetings. We are also using this to communicate during the current crisis.

The next meeting will take place on Monday 20th April 2020.

Please check the website https://stradbrokepc.org for details.

We hope everyone stays safe and well.

James Hargrave, Chair Stradbroke Parish Council

Stradbroke Parish Council Meetings

The Parish Council is currently seeking advice on holding meetings “virtually”.

Draft minutes, and if possible a recording of the meetings, will then be uploaded to the Parish Council website.

Agendas will be issued on the Parish Council website (https://www.stradbrokepc.org/documents) and any comments the public wish to raise during the public forum section of a meeting can be submitted to the Clerk who will raise them at the appropriate time.

The Annual Parish Meeting and Open Event have been postponed.

The Clerk will continue to undertake Parish Council business and can be contacted using the details on page 6.

Updates received from government agencies will be uploaded to the News section of the Parish Council website: https://www.stradbrokepc.org/latest-new Odile Wladon, Clerk

Mid Suffolk District Council

FULL TEXT at https://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/features/our-covid-19-response/

We have put in place a number of measures to protect the public and our staff and restrict the spread of coronavirus, whilst doing everything possible to keep essential services running.

This includes several closures until further notice (highlighted for Stradbroke and surrounding area): Our play parks in open spaces - including Belle Vue Park and Needham Lake. This will be done where possible by locking gates and putting up signage.

Council managed public conveniences in Sudbury, Hadleigh, Lavenham and Pin Mill, and two in Mid Suffolk in Eye and Needham Lake Leisure centres: Babergh: Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Sudbury, Hadleigh Pool and Leisure, Hadleigh High Leisure Centre, Sudbury Sports Centre, East Bergholt Sports Centre and Holbrook Sports Centre Mid Suffolk: Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre and Stradbroke Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre Changes to our services: Non-essential street cleansing and ground maintenance have been paused to help prioritise critical services.

Customers are encouraged to make payments online only, as we are currently unable to process post/scanning.

Repairs to our council housing stock are now absolutely essential items only until further notice.

Garden waste collections have been suspended until further notice to allow us to prioritise essential collections.

We won't be invoicing for garden waste, or trade waste during this period. Find further information for garden waste subscribers We urgently request people to observe Government advice and social distancing practices.

More MSDC info pg22

Local Churches

Stradbroke Baptist Church

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Stradbroke Baptist Church, Laxfield Road, Stradbroke, Suffolk Due to COVID-19 no services or events will be held at the Chapel until further notice.

'Hope & Comfort in the Horror & Chaos' For me, one of the most hopeful & comforting promises of God at this time is found at the beginning of Isaiah 43:1-2 where God says, “Do not be afraid—I will save you. I have called you by name—you are mine. When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you. When you pass through fire, you will not be burned; the hard trials that come will not hurt you” (GNT). I can know that whatever mountain I’m facing, trial I’m going through, or difficulty I’m having, God will not let me go through it alone.

First, these verses remind me, to get rid of any fear. V.1“Do not be afraid — I will save you. You see, fear takes my eyes off of my Saviour and puts them on my problems. Fear makes my problems appear to be bigger than God. They can cripple me, paralyse me and prevent my progress in the midst of the trial I’m called to walk through. Fear makes me want to give up because the struggle is so difficult. But God has not given me a spirit of fear but rather a spirit of power and a sound mind so I can advance through whatever I face. 2Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

The next part of the verse reminds me that I am His child. V.1b I have called you by name—you are mine. If my own children are in danger, the first thing I do is to shout out their names to get their attention. I believe God does the same to us. In the midst of the horror and chaos, God calls our name to get our attention so that we may fix our eyes upon Him and His promises. When we’re facing uncertainty and feel like we’re drowning in sorrow, pity, helplessness, it’s His voice we need to listen for. He reminds us that we are His, and He will not leave us nor abandon us in our times of desperate need.

When I feel like I’m overwhelmed and I can’t seem to find the light of day, I have the promise that God is with me. He is the rock that’s higher than I am when those floods come in and wash me down stream. When everything I’m standing on appears to be sinking sand, He’s the rock of my foundation. I know that my life is built on Him, and even though everything else seems to be lost, I can trust that my foundation is sure.

Finally, I can rest knowing that my trials will not hurt me in the long run. I know that God works in all things for my good. V. 2 closes … the hard trials that come will not hurt you” Setbacks, unanswered prayers, times of darkness in my life, and fiery trials will all make me stronger and purify my faith. When I feel like giving up, I remember that there’s no fire great enough to burn me when God is with me. I know He leads me by still waters while protecting me with His rod and staff. I can find hope & comfort in the horror & chaos because He sees me, knows me, and walks through fire with me. May you know His peace also.

Home Worship – God willing, a ‘suggestion only’ Home Worship Service will be available each Sunday and Wednesday mornings. If you would like one of these for yourself or on behalf of others please contact me on 01379 388744 or by email at psalm34.8@yahoo.com. These can be emailed to all or hand delivered in Stradbroke. "you may unsubscribe from these at any time".

I will be at the Chapel: Sundays 10-11:30am, Tuesdays 11:00-12:30pm, & Thursdays 2-4pm should you wish to come and pray, meditate, sing, or chat/have a cuppa at a safe distance. & until we meet again: “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ’ Bruce Francis - Pastor 01379 388744 07484 219 265 psalm34.8@yahoo.com

Stradbroke Good Neighbours

Telephone: 07749445531 Do you need our help? For example, a lift to the surgery, or to a hospital for an appointment?

Can we pick up a prescription for you? Change a light bulb?

Check your smoke alarm?

Then contact Good Neighbours. We only charge for mileage.

Our friendly volunteers will be happy to help.

We would appreciate at least 24 hours notice please.

The Good Neighbour AGM will take place in the Club room at the Community Centre on May 11th at 10.30 am. All welcome.

Carol Darling & Jane Gemmill

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Local Churches

All Saints, Stradbroke Revd Canon Susan Loxton 01379 388493, Church wardens, Peter Chetwynd 384069; Karen Ruth 388762 If you have any questions about Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, or any questions about the Faith, please contact Revd Canon Susan.

Services: All church services have been cancelled for the time being, due to the coronavirus situation.

However, the church will be open during the day as always from 10 am to 4 pm for anyone to go in and find some peace. Please see the website: www.sancroftbeneficechurches.org for latest information and Thought for the Day on a Sunday and Wednesday. If you would like the Rector, Rev’d Susan, or our Curate, Rev’d Gini 01379 388493, to pray with, or for you, over the phone, please ring.

Also, some of our church visitors will be happy to ring you and have a chat with you, if you would like them to. Please ring Rev’d Susan and she will pass your name and number to the lay elder.

Prayers will be said for the world and our communities in our church by one of our ministers on1st and 3rd Sundays at 11am

All Saints Church Fundraising Committee

The Pancakes & Beetle Drive was a happy event for the small amount of people attending. Thanks to the Baptist Chapel for the use of their hall. We raised £84. The Cake Stall on 7th March raised £102.20 and Roly sold potatoes for the Village Show. March 28th we have the Book Sale & Puzzles, a stall with tea and coffee. Do come along.

The art Exhibition is now in full swing with the entries coming in. As our poor Committee is dwindling we will be looking for help. I shall be in touch. Thanks to Don & Carol Darling we have yet another sponsor for the Art Exhibition. As for the unfit members on the Committee we wish you all well, especially Julie. Janet is making good progress and Pat & Sue are still not well (seems like a medical bulletin).

Our next meeting is on 8th April at 2.30pm.

PS. We are happy to supply cake and serve at the Music Day on 11th July. We also have a Jumble Sale on 5th September so start saving your jumble.

Mary Ellis

From the Rectory…

Dear friends and neighbours Up and down the country in our churches, on Easter Sunday the leader would have cried out, Alleluia!

Christ is risen! And the people would have responded; He is risen indeed, alleluia!! But, unlike Christmas, unless you go to church, you can easily miss the Easter story. For unlike Christmas, the other great Christian festival, Easter can almost go unnoticed – apart from bunnies and chocolate eggs.

Now, I have nothing against bunnies or chocolate of any shape, but I do think it is sad that many people know it’s a bank holiday but are not exactly sure of what Easter means.

The basis of Christian faith is founded on the belief that Jesus Christ was put to death on a cross and three days later rose again - resurrection. But is it important to others? What could it mean for you and me? One word; hope.

What can that mean for us? Hope, hope in our darkest times, no matter whatever we go through, God can mostly find a way of bringing hope, life, peace and even joy, when we look to him.

A prayer you may like to use in these difficult times Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy in this time of uncertainty and distress.

Sustain and support the anxious and fearful, and lift up all who are brought low; that we may rejoice in your comfort, knowing that nothing can separate us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

God bless, and stay safe, Susan THIS PAGE CONTAINS ARTICLES SENT IN BEFORE THE LOCKDOWN WAS ANNOUNCED. PLEASE CHECK FOR CANCELLATIONS WITH THE ORGANISERS OF ANY PUBLISHED EVENTS.

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Parish Pump

The Parish Council is currently seeking advice on holding meetings “virtually”.

Draft minutes, and if possible a recording of the meetings, will then be uploaded to the Parish Council website. Agendas will be issued on the Parish Council website (https://www.stradbrokepc.org/documents) and any comments the public wish to raise during the public forum section of a meeting can be submitted to the Clerk who will raise them at the appropriate time.

The Annual Parish Meeting and Open Event have been postponed.

The Clerk will continue to undertake Parish Council business and can be contacted using the details below. Updates received from government agencies will be uploaded to the News section of the Parish Council website: https://www.stradbrokepc.org/latest-news MEETING OF STRADBROKE PARISH COUNCIL – 9th March 2020 Planning Applications reviewed by the Parish Council at this meeting: DC/20/00635 - Erection of two storey side extension. 11 Shelton Hill IP21 5HZ SUPPORTED DC/20/01030 – Comments were submitted concerning an application for agricultural determination. Barley Brigg Farm, Laxfield Road, IP21 5NQ Planning Applications decided since the last meeting: DC/19/05830 -Roger Skinner Ltd, Queen Street, IP21 5HL GRANTED Parish Council updates: · · · · ·

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Guidance on monitoring the Neighbourhood Plan will be circulated to Councillors.

A Parish Plan survey has taken place.

Terms of reference for the Personnel Committee were reviewed and approved.

Bad weather has prevented work starting on the trees at the cemetery.

Toni Wisbey, the Parish Council’s representative on the Stradbroke Sports & Community Centre Trust Board updated the meeting on clarification given to Trustees regarding the land registration issue.

The Clerk updated Councillors that letters have been sent to Suffolk County Council and the Charity Commission to see if any documents regarding the land ownership in 1972 can be found.

Dennis Merritt, Footpath Warden, fallen trees have been reported to Suffolk County Council.

Peter Smith submitted questions on behalf of residents regarding the use of the Health Centre rent received by the Parish Council. The Clerk prepared a report to show how the money has been spent on the repairs, maintenance and improvements that are required to the building. The full report can be read at: https://www.stradbrokepc.org/documents Quotes are being prepared by contractors for the 1st phase of works required at the Health Centre.

GDPR Policies were reviewed and approved.

The ditches surrounding the Wilby Road site are flowing and further work is no longer considered urgently necessary.

Quotes are awaited for the tree work required at the Tennis Courts, Health Centre and Churchyard.

The Community Land Trust has been formally set up to promote the affordable housing included in the Neighbourhood Plan.

Responses made by the public at the recent Highways Event will be sent to Suffolk County Council as part of their review of the HGV routes in Suffolk.

The recordings of Parish Council meetings are available at: https://www.stradbrokepc.org/podcast All Parish Council papers, accounts and information can be found at: www.stradbrokepc.org

Mobile: 07555 066147

Odile Wladon (Clerk) email: stradbrokepc@outlook.com

www.stradbrokepc.org

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Organisations

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Stradbroke Court House and Library News

Our current aim is to keep the Post Office open as long as we can. This is all dependent on staff health and availability. For the next 2 weeks the plan is to remain open with our full opening hours: Mon: 2-5pm Thur: 9am-1pm, 2-5pm Tues: 2-5pm Fri: 2-5pm Wed: closed Sat: 9-1pm Sun: closed After that, we will have to see how the current crisis develops and we may have to open for less hours per week, if we have not got staff capacity. Should we have to alter the hours, we will keep you all updated on the Stradbroke Village website (stradbroke.org.uk) and The Stradbroke Court House and Library Facebook page, what our opening hours will be for that week. We will do the best we can to support you all and remain open for our normal opening hours.

Stradbroke Library All Suffolk Libraries are currently closed and the book request service is cancelled at present, so you cannot order anything in. However as the Post Office is open, you can still take books out on your library cards in Stradbroke library and return them, as long as we still have some on the shelves. All overdue charges incurred from 17th March onwards have been suspended.

Some small person has left a very sweet mummy kangaroo with a baby in its pouch behind in the childrens’ section of the library. If this is yours please come in and pick it up and they want to go home.

Court House Cafe The Court House Café is closed until further notice. Rest assured we shall re-open as soon as possible when we feel it is safe to do so.

Just to clarify the situation: Thursday and Saturday morning café -closed ‘Friday Friends’ Café closed and Wednesday lunch on March 25th- cancelled.

‘Sunday Afternoon Tea’ on Sunday 29th March-cancelled. We will reschedule these cancelled events when we are able to open again.

Maureen John Library/Post Office Manager

Stradbroke Allotments

I once wrote in here about “Where have all the Slugs gone? I am more interested in where have all the

loo rolls gone? In this mad world that we live in at the moment, so to raise your spirits I decided to tell you about our allotment. They have taken quite a bashing in more ways than one this year, with the torrential rain and blustery 70 mile an hour winds. The ground was so boggy that if you walked on it you sunk at least 4 inches, I’m sure the slugs did not like that, as they tend to tunnel down into the ground in the winter months, only to pop their slimy heads up to see what we have planted out in late spring.

The grass has been taken over by moss and the ground that was like a bog was too heavy to dig Earlier in the year, some of the more enthusiastic, or should I say advanced allotmenteers had already dug their plots, but for the others of us who will have to start now, is going to be quite a laborious task, but hey! The spring is upon us and the birds are flying high in the sky calling to us to start digging and sowing, so they can fly down and eat the worms (Slugs are too sticky) and of course the seeds, or turn over the onion heads with their beaks that you have spent hours planting. I sound like this is more of a frustration than an enjoyment, but far from it. The enjoyment you get from planning your beds and deciding what to put in them. Planting your seeds and then witnessing the first heads pushing through the soil, then watching them grow is just magical. Taking home punnets full to the brim of strawberries, raspberries and black currants for puddings or jams is sensational. The excitement of finding your first pea pod and pulling your first carrots is just out of this world. Growing your own vegetables and telling everyone at Christmas that the only food on the plate that you had to buy was the turkey is just FANTASTC! BUT THE BEST BIT OF COURSE IS…….

Sitting on a warm summers evening on your plot, watching the sunset over the fields with a glass of homemade peapod burgundy in hand, while admiring your huge brassicas and ever green lush cabbages, then taking a glance out over the village to the church while the swifts screech “We are home” has to be the icing on the cake, or should I say “The Slug on the rake”. Gulp!

If you would like to have a plot on our allotment and would like more information then contact Mary Thompson on 01379 384737 you never know you might just want to get away from it all.

Mary Thompson

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Organisations

Stradbroke Archive

Stradbroke Celebrates Victory In Europe Day Seventy five years ago, on 8th May 1945, the second world war in Europe came to an end. Briton celebrated VE day and Stradbroke was no different.

SARA looked in the archives of The Diss Express and found the following report from the 25th May 1945 publication which reads :“In January, 1939, the Press referred to Stradbroke as "the village that is ready for Hitler" when a parade service was held of the various A.R.P. organisations which had been formed and trained in readiness for war. Therefore it was fitting that Stradbroke should celebrate the Victory over Nazi Germany in unmistakable fashion. The Church was crowded on V.E. Day” “That night and the night following there was frolic and bonfire in the streets until long after midnight. Hitler’s effigy was consigned to the flames amidst great rejoicing” “The celebrations were concluded on the Sunday evening with a Thanksgiving Service, when the very large Church was packed to overflowing. The different organisations again paraded at this service, probably for the last time. Col. B. F. Taylor took the parade, which included the Police under Sgt. Spaul, the Home Guard under Capt. B. Comins, the N.F.S. under Col. Officer Keeler, the Wardens and Ambulance under Dep. Chief Warden A. Comins, J.P., the Rescue Squad under Capt. E. Lines, the Red Cross Nurses under Commandant Mrs. V. Humphrey, the Army Cadets under Lt, Reeve, and the Guides and Brownies under Guide Capt. Passmore. Mr. W. C. F. Brundell was at the organ”, “The streets of the village were gay with flags, and the fine peal of bells rang out joyfully on V.E. Day. the day following and again on the Sunday. Further cause for thankfulness is that George Marjoram. Mervyn Pipe.

Ronald Cattermole. Stanley Alderton. Reginald Blaxall. Noel Moore and Clifford Rout are all safely home again from prison camps in Germany. News is still anxiously awaited of Percy Mason, who was also out there.”

Throughout the weekend collections were held in aid of various war charities. In the same publication a report on the meeting of the Womens Institute, chaired by the Doctors wife, Mrs Biddle, reads, “It seemed most appropriate and was very pleasing that Sergeant Dahlberg (U.S.A.A.F.) should be present at the May meeting of Stradbroke Women’s Institute which took place just after VE Day. He was warmly welcomed by all.” “The talk by Sergt. Dahlberg was very interesting. Members travelled in imagination, with him to his home district in the United States. They learned much of the life and customs there. He gave a recipe for one delicacy, lemon pie, which will some day find its way on to members’ tables, - that day will be when sugar Is rather more plentiful than it is at present.”

Source: Diss Express Archive at BNA, The 8th Air Force Historical Society Ann Readman, SARA

Radio Stradbroke

Firstly, some positive news. We have decided NOT to cancel 'Stradbroke Music Day', scheduled for July 11th. Outside influences may force a rethink, but we are continuing to plan, as much as we can, in the hope that world order is restored, and the village has something to look forward to. A final decision will be made in early June. Secondly, more positive news. Radio Stradbroke holds a unique position within the Community, with an ability to provide up to date information. During the Covid19 Pandemic we will be broadcasting every day offering our “Home Service”. Never has our motto "village shall speak unto village" resonated more than now! Send messages to friends and family, share information about your local services and important information regarding the lockdown. Also, request songs - lots of songs and dedicate them to whoever you want! We want to provide some fun and community everyday, so let everyone you know we are here and ask them to join in too...Go to our website www.radiostradbroke.co.uk to keep abreast of developments. If you have something that the village needs to know, our email is studio@radiostradbroke.co.uk . Help Radio Stradbroke to help you.

Michael Hugman

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Organisations

THIS PAGE CONTAINS ARTICLES SENT IN BEFORE THE LOCKDOWN WAS ANNOUNCED. PLEASE CHECK FOR CANCELLATIONS WITH THE ORGANISERS OF ANY PUBLISHED EVENTS.

W.I.

March 2020 Meeting Of Stradbroke W.I. Hello everybody welcome back to the world of the W.I and sorry we didn’t make it for last month but unfortunately this absentee correspondent did not organise anybody to do the deed In her absence , oops and sorry . Actually it was troubles all round as the booked speaker was also unable to attend due to ill health and so our very own Charmaine Cooper stepped into the breach and entertained the members with her music, wit and quizzes all much enjoyed and appreciated by everyone so thank you very much Charmaine.

The meeting this week started with our usual rendition of Jerusalem followed by our best wishes to our gallant quiz team due to compete in early April and a vote to support the retention of the red button facility on the BBC which aids particularly visually impaired and other disabled people to enjoy the programmes available , we voted to support the motion. Linda then introduced our speaker Charlie Haylock to speak to us about the history of the English language.

Thus began one of the most informative and entertaining evenings ever at the W.I. We heard how our language developed from the invaders from Jutland , Saxony, Sweden, Norway, Normandy, Rome all wrapped up with the dialect of the Angles and Friesians not forgetting the Vikings and anyone else who passed by in there various longships who wished to invade this Sceptred Isle. Charlie explained how spellings and pronunciations changed with each new input from abroad and gave us the hilarious example of how the ough sound could be translated into a tickly cough being called a tickly cow treated with cow drops, yes our language is confusing. Later Arabic, American and Indian words and even the Dutch joined our language with the Greeks having input through the Romans .I suspect most of you know that bungalow comes from the time of the Empire when India added many words to our language and the Dutch gave us crinkle crankle walls describing their shape most effectively. The Welsh dialect gave us penguin as a description of a bird that looked like a Great Ork and so on . This was a great interactive evening with much laughter and attempted translation of some of the dialects Charlie demonstrated. To complete his talk Charlie rambled gently through the U.K. in dialect demonstrating how words are formed by changing the position of your tongue your lips and even your teeth ,top over lower teeth, teeth together and lower teeth in front of top teeth, those with dentures trying this take care ! Finally received English as per the BBC came to be accepted in 1926 with words and their pronunciation being formalised, huh . There is so much more I should report but I must contain myself and simply thank Charlie for such an excellent evening with so much laughter , excellent much needed medicine, and fascinating facts. Time for refreshments and thanks to Gill and June for their efforts , posies for the birthday girls, a bit of business and thanks to Charlie offered up by Caroline on our behalf the evening drew to a close and we look forward hopefully to our next meeting on 9th April when the Fools Puppet Theatre will be joining us and all will be welcome if the meeting goes ahead . Stay well everyone look after yourselves and others and I look forward to writing the report of our next meeting soon.

Prue

Wingfield and District Gardening Club

On 22nd February we visited two lovely gardens in their winter clothes. Church Farm was full of crocus, snowdrops and tiny cyclamen which cheered us up to think that spring might be on its way. They had also enlarged their greenhouse so that more tender plants and succulents could be over-wintered. Our second one at Old Hall Cottage has these, together with hellebores ad lovely new walks through their wooded wild part and some very healthy fruit trees. The next week we met to hear Tim Fuller enlighten us on propogation, there being four types: seeds, division, by root cuttings and basal cuttings. Seed can be gathered when ripe, placed in paper bags, left in a warm room, shaken to loosen and gathered up at setting time. Bleach can be used on seed trays and pots before re-using, 10% strength to sterilize. Fill with compost and scatter seeds over, then use very fine gri to lightly cover and water with very fine rose on the can. Division may be easily achieved at this time of year when growth is just about 4�. The plants should be lifted and prized apart with the aid of two small or larger forks placed back to back. If potted plants are being divided take the bottom two inches of root off, and generally plants with very long roots will not suffer if these are trimmed. Small clumps may be grown in one pot, larger ones planted straight out in their new positions. When using peat-free compost only shake the pots, do not tamp down to allow for free drainage. Root cuttings may be taken if plants are lifted, the soil shaken and removed from roots. Choose a large pencil thick root, look fors mall nodules along its length, take a small portion with one of these, lay it in a pot, lightly cover and water. Place in a plastic bag to encourage growth, put in light but not sun. Basal cuttings may be taken in September, taking the small outer shoots from plant clumps, remove the bottom leaves and place in pots. These may spend time in a plastic bag to encourage growth. We meet again on 30th April at Brundish Village Hall to hear Niell Ludmon speak on Medieval Gardens, if this is possible.

C Traylen

Stradbroke Over 60s

Due to the current coronavirus crisis all over 60s meetings will be stopped until further notice.

Take extra care everyone.

Joan Grimes

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Antique Restoration

Ian Brown LCGI

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Poppies and Daisies 2 Town House, Church Street, Stradbroke, IP21 5HT Tel; 07921512052

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Organisations

Friends of All Saints Church

Our church clock is back to its old self but the whole world is in exactly the opposite situation!

The Friends are working towards doing the urgent work on the Clerestory, detailed in the Quinquennial report, with our existing funds.

As you will know the Church heating system has failed; there are plans in place to renew the old oil fired system with convector heaters. Excellent progress has been made at getting funds together to undertake this work; to get additional funds the PCC will be applying for grants “With a little help from their Friends” Thank you for your continued support.

Margaret Streeter (Chair, Friends of All Saints Church)

Saving All Saints (SAS)

This group was formed as an important branch of the Friends of All Saints Stradbroke (FOASS) to concentrate purely on raising money for repairing the church building through grant applications. Since being created it has been successful in gaining £15,000 from different grants that have led to several urgent repairs being completed on the Church namely replacement of gutters and essential roof work. This has been vital to stem further water damage within the church. The work we have done with Historic England has enabled the church to be entered on their ‘At Risk’ Register which makes its needs known to a much wider audience.

We have also prepared an application to the National Heritage Lottery Fund for £350,000 that would complete major works both inside and outside the church building and spearhead an exciting community project putting the Church back at the hub of the village and Stradbroke firmly on the Suffolk Arts Trail.

Three years of research and work has gone into this application but we have been unable to submit it as the professional expertise did not meet the deadline with the necessary itemising of costings.

HLF have now changed their system and funding opportunities so in the light of this SAS have decided that it is an appropriate time to close as a sub-committee and not to proceed with any further grant applications.

All the funds raised by SAS have been added to those of FOASS which currently holds £49,782.99 which will be used towards repairs and maintenance of the fabric of the Church.

We would like to thank everyone who has offered support and advice and we are pleased that we have made a definite contribution to the many structural repairs that the Church building needs.

Jane Merritt

Catalytic Converter Thefts

At the beginning of March, a number of vehicles were targeted in the #Ipswich & South #Suffolk area with their catalytic converters stolen.

Of the five cars targeted, three were SUVs or 4x4s, the others being a Honda Jazz & a Toyota Auris.

4x4s & SUVs are targeted because of their tall ride height, making it easy for the thief to access the CAT. The Toyota Prius & Auris contain greater amounts of the precious metals which make the catalytic converter valuable.

If you see somebody underneath a car who appears not to be from a legitimate vehicle recovery or repair organisation, be suspicious. Make a note of any vehicle registration they're using and their description.

Contact Police with this information.

Email – ICMH@suffolk.pnn.police.uk Phone – call 101 Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 In an emergency always call 999 Crime prevention advice can be found by visiting: http://www.suffolk.police.uk/sites/suffolk/files/catalyticconvertertheft1.pdf PC Simon Green, Community Engagement Officer, Suffolk Constabulary at Halesworth Police Station THIS PAGE CONTAINS ARTICLES SENT IN BEFORE THE LOCKDOWN WAS ANNOUNCED. PLEASE CHECK FOR CANCELLATIONS WITH THE ORGANISERS OF ANY PUBLISHED EVENTS.

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The Original Stradbroke Village Website!

Now in its 19th year the Stradbroke Village Website brings you news, views and information about Stradbroke.

MARK BANCROFT PAVING SERVICES

Specialist in all types of paving and hard landscaping, driveways, patios, ornamental garden walls, water features, drainage and fencing.

Pressure washing of drives and patios.

Family run business with over 25 years experience.

Fast friendly professional service.

Fully insured and all work guaranteed.

For a friendly visit with a free quotation call Mark on: 01379 677027 or Mobile 07768636618

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CANCELLED Events

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Stradbroke Cinema

Along with many other organisations, Stradbroke Cinema is now closed and we will not be screening any films in April, May and June. However we are hoping that by July 16th restrictions will be lifted and we can re-open with a cheering film for us all to enjoy. We will let you know what this will be later. We hope you all keep in good health over these coming months.

Roger Turkington and Jane Merritt

Stradbroke Walking Group

Along with many other groups and organisations, the Stradbroke Walking Group is heeding the Government’s advice and will no longer be going out for our walks on Thursday mornings. As soon as we can, we will be back – enjoying our strolls around our lovely Village and finishing up for refreshments in The Stradbroke Antiques Centre.

Dennis Merritt, Tel: 01379 388 382. Email: dennis_merritt@hotmail.com

Stradbroke Chess Club

Due to COVID-19 no meetings will be held until further notice.

May God bless you and keep you until we meet again.

Bruce Francis

Rummikub Club

The last meeting of the "Rummikub Club" was 16th March and is now suspended and will restart after the summer. The date will be advised in the magazine. Take care, Mike & Yvonne 01379 38895

Stradbroke Art Group

Due to COVID-19 no meetings will be held until further notice.

May God bless you and keep you until we meet again.

Bruce Francis

Statement From Heveningham Hall: Concours & Country Fair

In light of the current situation and recent Government advice, we have sadly made the decision to cancel our Concours and Country Fair in June. We do not currently have an alternative date planned at this time but do hope to be able to reschedule next year and will inform you of the new date in due course.

We would like to thank you for your continued support and hope to welcome you next year. For ticket refunds, please email: enquiries@countryfair.co.uk Mike Stephens

Forthcoming Events THIS PAGE CONTAINS ARTICLES SENT IN BEFORE THE LOCKDOWN WAS ANNOUNCED. PLEASE CHECK FOR CANCELLATIONS WITH THE ORGANISERS OF ANY PUBLISHED EVENTS.

Laxfield Produce, Craft and Flea Market Laxfield Produce, Craft and Flea Market on Saturday 4th April from 9.30am -12 midday. Lots of stalls set out both inside All Saint's Church, inside the Royal Oak, and also outside on Church Plain is this month's Market arrives just a week before Easter, it'll be the perfect place to stock up on Easter themed goodies. On offer will be fresh baked cakes and hot cross buns, savouries and pastries, local delicious breads from the Penny Bun bakery, as well as freerange eggs, local honey and meats. Even more stalls (over 35 planned) include vintage clothing and collectibles, brica-brac, crafts and gifts. With gardens now brightening up after the dull winter months look out for more plants and bulbs to pop in for summer, as well as decorative items to enhance all that hard work on the garden. These are just some of the interesting stalls to be found. There will be entertainment this month with folk duo 'Tanglethread' who make a welcome return visit, they will be setting up inside the Church.

Laxfield Produce, Craft and Flea Market is held on the first Saturday morning of each month and is run as a cooperative, non-profit making venture. Stallholders and organisers come from Laxfield and the surrounding area, a fusion that helps to create the vibrant atmosphere of this popular Market. Entry is free so if you've not visited before, why not give it a try? The Market welcomes newcomers as customers or sellers, and one-off stalls help make the morning interesting, so if having a Spring clean and sort out, why not book a future slot for stall space with Catherine Cawood on 01986 798852?

Cake, tea and coffee will be available in the Church, and in the Royal Oak breakfasts, bacon butties and teas/coffees, beer and lunches will all be on offer, plus goodies for immediate consumption from the bakes stalls.

The Laxfield Produce, Craft and Flea Market welcomes you on the first Saturday morning of every month – A fantastic community co-operative market run by lovely friendly people!

Carolyn Nichols

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Forthcoming Events

Diss U3A; what’s it all about?

Are you nearing that age when retirement from work or a long term career has left you wondering what to do? After the initial ‘whoopee’ of mornings in bed, meeting friends for coffee and amazing holidays, what then? Well, there’s the garden to re-vamp, your life story to write for your doting grandchildren, some DIY perhaps? Or have you done all that? So it must be time to consider the U3A. That is the University of the Third Age. Please don’t stop reading. Some misguided person about 30 years ago invented this title. University puts people off; rest assured we are nothing like a university.

Consider this, how many gatherings are you able to walk into, be greeted warmly and welcomed, introduced to members, offered tea or coffee, listen to an interesting talk and shown a list of over forty interest groups. If you like what you see you’re able to join the Diss U3A for a nominal fee of £14. (That includes access to all interest groups, the Thursday meeting and any other events on offer.)

Diss U3A members form interest groups covering as wide a range of topics and activities as they desire.

No qualifications are sought or offered. Learning is for its own sake, with enjoyment being the prime motive.

Come along to Diss U3A open afternoon, find out what we’re all about, see for yourself the interesting groups we offer, from Art and Birdwatching to Jazz study and Metal detecting, from Petanque and Philosophy to Singing and Scottish Dancing. If you can’t find a group to suit you, ask to start one up. We’re quite flexible.

Our OPEN AFTERNOON is planned for Wednesday 3rd June, from 2.00pm at the URC (United Reformed Church) in Diss, opposite Aldi.

Otherwise we meet on the first Thursday of each month with doors opening at 9.45 for coffee followed by the talk at 10.30. Our cost to visitors is £1. A friendly welcome is guaranteed.

For more information see our website www.dissu3a.org.uk Anna (Diss U3A Group Coordinator)

Borderhoppa Community Transport

The Borderhoppa 2020 outings leaflet is now available. We have many trips arranged throughout the year including pub lunches, garden centres, the coast, mystery tours, boat trips and many more. You can pick up a leaflet at your local library, information centre, GP surgery, from one of our drivers or by calling the office and we’ll post one to you.

Need help with transport? Borderhoppa buses are available to people of all ages who are unable to use ordinary bus services either because of mobility difficulties or because there isn’t a bus service for them to use. Our door-to-door dial a ride service can take you shopping, to medical appointments (excluding hospitals), to visit a friend or relative or attend a local club.

If you are a member of a local not for profit community group, you can hire our minibuses with a driver for outings. If you would like to find out more about the great service we provide please call us on 01379 854800 or visit our website www.borderhoppa.org THIS PAGE CONTAINS ARTICLES SENT IN BEFORE THE LOCKDOWN WAS ANNOUNCED.

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News & Views Message to families about school travel

Is your child eligible for SCC funded school travel? If they are, you will need to opt-in by 31 May 2020 to receive travel for the start of the 2020/2021 school term.

If your child already receives SCC funded travel you still need to opt-in every year.

If your child is starting secondary school in September 2020 and they are eligible for SCC funded school travel you will be contacted by the 30 March 2020. You will need to opt-in if you would like your child to use this service.

If your child is starting primary school in September 2020 and they are eligible for SCC funded school travel you will be contacted by the 15 May. You will need to opt in if you would like your child to use this service.

For more information on the SCC school travel policy and getting your child to school please visit; www.suffolkonboard.com/optin

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Registered childminder and qualified Montessori teacher.

Set in the beautiful hamlet of Wilby.

Full and part-time places available for all ages.

Open 8am–6pm Tuesday to Friday all year round.

For all enquiries, contact Stephanie on: Phone: 07787154143 Email: stephanie.a.harvey01@gmail.com

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Sports Roundup

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Stradbroke Cricket Club

Sometimes, finding relevant things to report from the Cricket Club each month, is not easy. This month I have nothing to report. Never could I foresee writing about what is happening, just now. The most important thing is that Stradbroke Cricket Club is not going anywhere. We intend to ride out the storm. Firstly, the Horse Race Evening, due to take place on 18th April, has been postponed until later in the year. It is our major fund raising event on the calendar, so we will hold it sometime. All practice & matches are put on hold, as is planned coaching the Primary Schools. Over the coming weeks, if you see any member of the Cricket Club undertaking any work on the ground, please do not pelt them with rotten tomatoes, (throw toilet rolls by all means). Any tasks undertaken are for the benefit of the Community. At some stage, young & old will want to get outside to exercise, maintaining the grass on the Playing Field is vital. All Village Clubs are in the same boat. It is a testament to our Committee & Members that we have reacted quickly. We will not be beaten. Stay safe.

Michael Hugman

Stradbroke and District Bowls Club

Hello everyone, It is with regret that I have received a message this morning (19th March) from our secretary that in line with advice with regard to the corona virus all activities involving the club have come to an end until further notice. This includes the planned opening of the Community Green on the 18th April. Bingo for bowls held on March 13th was a successful evening when £139 was raised for club funds, as always we appreciate those who participate as players and the team who organize the event. We thank you for your support and sincerely hope that we can all get back to normality as soon as possible. Look after yourselves.

Regards, Roy Lee

Tennis Club

The new Tennis Season commences on 1st April and membership remains very good value for money. A decision was recently taken at the Clubs AGM not to increase the subscriptions this year to attract new members. All standards are welcome and with three all-weather courts play is guaranteed all year round. Social play afternoons are on Mondays and Thursdays between 1.00 and 4.00 and the Club runs teams in both the South Norfolk and Lowestoft Leagues. With Family Membership £100, Couples £90.00, Adult £50.00, Student £20.00 and Junior £10.00 why not come and join the Club. You will enjoy the facilities of a Lawn Tennis Registerd Venue which gives its members the opportunity of becoming British Tennis Members enabling them to receive a number of benefits from the Lawn Tennis Association. For further details please give me a ring on 01379 384457.

Non-members are able to book courts through Everyone Active in person or by telephoning 01379 384796.

Courts are £8.00 an hour per court for adults and £4.00 an hour per court for under-16. There is an additional £8.00 for floodlight use. Stradbroke is fortunate to currently have very good tennis facilities which are currently under used so why not come and have a game.

Kevin Holmes, Secretary Stradbroke Tennis Club

White Hart Bowls Club Prize Bingo

It is with regret we have had to cancel our Prize Bingo Sessions for 27thMarch and 24th April 2020, but due to Government guidelines and the threat of coronavirus to us all we feel it is the sensible thing to do.

We would like to thank everyone for supporting us this year, to all who have helped with refreshments when asked and for donations of prizes. Also a huge thank you to Trevor our caller who manages proceedings so well throughout the year. We sincerely hope we will be back again in September, but please check in the Parish Magazine for an update nearer the time. Unfortunately the bowls season as we know it has been cancelled for the foreseeable future, although it may be possible to organise something towards the end of the Summer if things are improving by then. Would members please note that our paying in night on Friday 3rd April is also cancelled. Thank you, stay safe and keep well.

Julie Ward, Secretary, Stradbroke White Hart Bowls Club

White Hart Bowls

We had our annual trip to Potters at the beginning of the month for the bowls competition between ourselves playing for the white Hart warm up trophy. The scores were very close, the results are as follows.

1st Place Les Ruth with 61 points.

After a draw for 2nd place Gregg Harlow watched over a 1 bowl play off between Roger Ward and Roy Wilkinson, with Roy coming out the winner, so Roy Wilkinson 2nd place with 58 points. 3rd place Roger Ward.

4th place Michael Grigg with 57 points. As usual Gregg Harlow presented the trophy to the winner.

A great time was had by all. Special thanks to Mike Smith for arranging our warm up tour.

Lynn Ruth THIS PAGE CONTAINS ARTICLES SENT IN BEFORE THE LOCKDOWN WAS ANNOUNCED. PLEASE CHECK FOR CANCELLATIONS WITH THE ORGANISERS OF ANY PUBLISHED EVENTS.

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Etheridge Nurseries Laxfield Road, Tel: 384204 Mob 07881 440140

SEED POTATOES & ONIONS white & red available now.

Vegetable plants ready at the end of march (Cauli, Cabbage, Leeks, Broad beans etc) Hedging and Fruit Trees available now Special Offer : Primroses 8 £5 Polyanthus 10 £5 6 packs £2:50

Passmore Weeks & Richardson

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Painting and Decorating by Ron Rankin - 25 Years Experience For All Your Domestic & Commercial Property Maintenance & Decorating Competitive Prices - Professional Standards Reliable & Experienced - Highly Recommended Advice & Quotations With No Obligation Tel: 01379 388243 Mob: 07762 326226

For your Lawnmower & Small Engine Repairs and Servicing Tel: Phillip Cleveland on 388306

eMail: johnbedwell18@yahoo.co.uk Web:www.angliansalt.co.uk For all your salt supplies of: Hydrosoft tablet & granular salt, pure dried vaccum salt, de-icing salt.

Also we stock tablets & granular in 10kg bags.

Please contact us for competitive prices either collected or delivered.

Tel 01379 854061 Fax 01379 854 804 We offer free delivery to all Stradbroke residents.

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Service and repairs to all cars, light commercial and 4x4’s Specialists in vehicle diagnostics Free local collection and delivery Courtesy car available Prompt attention assured Competitive rates

Open 8:00am - 5:30pm Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 12 noon Saturdays Barley Hall, Laxfield Road, Stradbroke, IP21 5NQ Located on the B1117 1 3/4 miles outside Stradbroke towards Laxfield.

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Hammond Garden & Countryside Services Matthew Hammond

Felix Cottage Horham, Eye Suffolk IP21 5EG Tel: 01379 384643

E J BROWN Builder

Specialising in Conifer reduction.

All hedge work and garden clearance.

Any size lawn mowed.

Rough grass cut & strimmed.

Hedges and trees supplied and planted.

Small tree work - pruning/felling Lawns turfed and seeded All types of fencing Patios and paths laid.

Free estimates, all jobs considered.

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THE CELLPHONE & FAX SPECIALIST

TGA Communications Ltd Purchase your new cellphone from TGA Communications at competitive prices Enquiries welcome 7am to 7pm days a week.

We also sell secondhand equipment & part-ex welcome.

WE OFFER A FULL RANGE OF CELLULAR PHONES INCLUDING Motorola - Panasonic - Mitsubishi - NEC - Nokia Professional After Sales Service Hire of Equipment (including European use of GSM) For further details: Brundish Rd, Wilby Tel: 01379 388156 Fax 01379 388109

Dan Poulter, MP

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Perhaps it is because I am an NHS doctor myself, but ever since I was first elected as an MP almost 10 years ago, I have always taken a very keen and protective interest in Ipswich Hospital.

My first battle on behalf of local patients was to fight to keep cardiac services based at Ipswich Hospital, and to ensure that people with a heart attack would not have to travel many miles for life saving treatment. We won that battle and I was pleased to play my part in helping to gain funding for the new cardiology unit.

Since then, Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals have merged. Understandably, hospital mergers can cause anxiety and of course, there can be challenges, but in my view, this particular merger has largely been a success. Ipswich Hospital will soon see further improvements to its Accident and Emergency department, and there will be a new purpose built elective surgical unit for orthopaedic patients at the Colchester site.

This new elective surgical unit does not mean that patients in Suffolk will be missing out, but quite the opposite as instead, it will help to improve and expedite care. Far too often during the busy winter periods, patients from Suffolk awaiting a hip or knee operation unfortunately have operations cancelled due to bed capacity issues.

Emergency orthopaedic operations and all follow up care will still take place at Ipswich Hospital, but the new and dedicated elective unit will mean fewer cancelled operations, which can only be good news for patients waiting in pain and discomfort for their operations.

At a recent meeting with Ipswich Hospital Chief Executive, I was shown around the newly commissioned isolation pods for people presenting themselves with possible Coronavirus symptoms and to learn more about the plans in the event of any cases in Suffolk. These isolation pods are ready for use in every general hospital around the country and our clinical professionals are very well prepared to deal with potential cases.

Understandably, people are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential for Coronavirus to arrive in Suffolk, but it’s important not to worry too much. Our NHS is in a good place and our local health services are well prepared. The best way of helping to stop the virus spreading is by ensuring good hand hygiene measures – washing your hands regularly, for at least 20 seconds and covering your mouth or nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and disposing of the tissue in the bin. Further advice is available from NHS Online (www.111.nhs.uk) – if you think you may have coronavirus, or have been in touch with someone who has the virus, do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital, but first call 111 for advice.

For more information please visit www.drdanielpoulter.com

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Village Diary March 29th 29th

Radio Stradbroke on air from 10 am www.radiostradbroke.co.uk and every day during lockdown Sunday Afternoon Tea at The Court House Café at 3pm - CANCELLED

April 2nd 4th 17th 17th

Eastern Angles’ production 'Red Skies' at Syleham & Wingfield Village Hall - CANCELLED Table top sale at Syleham & Wingfield Village Hall - CANCELLED Quiz evening at Syleham & Wingfield Village Hall - CANCELLED **Deadline for submissions for May edition strictly by this date**

Web Links for up to date COVID19 Lockdown information Radio Stradbroke The Home Service—Daily 10-2pm—music and information. Send messages to friends and share info. www.radiostradbroke.co.uk or on the free TuneIn app (Search Radio Stradbroke)

Home But Not Alone Suffolk urged to rally together as new local COVID-19 app and phoneline launched to connect volunteers and people who need help. The free app, called Tribe Volunteer, can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The telephone number for those in genuine need of help is freephone 0800 876 6926 and will be staffed from 09:00 to 17:00, seven days a week.

Stradbroke Good Neighbours Whilst we hope neighbours and friends will help each other the Good Neighbour Volunteers would like to offer help to any residents who need to Self Isolate or are Social distancing. We could deliver essentials:- food, medication etc to your doorstep. Information on the website http://www.stradbrokeonline.org.uk/facilities/services/good-neighbours/ or phone GN- 07749445531

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