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April 2022
No.481
Suffolk Refugee Support An Update on the Ukranian Refugee Situation
“Our thoughts continue to be with everyone affected by the violence and destruction in Ukraine, the millions of people already forced from their homes, and all those still prevented from seeking safety by continued Russian bombardment. We know all too well from more than two decades of working with displaced people the human cost of this – the trauma of lives suddenly turned upside down, the heart-breaking decisions individuals and families are forced to make, and the pain of separation from loved ones. Our colleagues and clients who have experienced this directly elsewhere, including people recently arrived from Afghanistan, in particular share the pain of the Ukrainian people and all those displaced. We welcome the UK government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme as a way of harnessing public generosity and supporting those Ukrainian refugees who wish to come to the UK. We have seen an incredible outpouring of support and compassion from the Suffolk public, including many offers of rooms in people’s houses, and hope this scheme can avoid some of the accommodation issues and blockages experienced by other schemes recently (such as the Home Office’s Afghan resettlement programme). However, we call for the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable refugees to be prioritised in the delivery of the scheme, and we wait for important further details on many practical elements. In particular, we would like to know more about how refugees will be safely matched with hosts, how vital support services will be provided to traumatised people, and what the contingency plans are if accommodation arrangements break down. We are also concerned that the requirement for refugees to have visas will make the process complex, lengthy and hard to access. Suffolk Refugee Support is not playing any role in registering offers of accommodation or matching hosts with individual refugees. If you would like to find details of the Homes for Ukraine scheme and register to offer accommodation, you should do so through the UK government’s website here: https://homesforukraine.campaign.gov.uk/. If you have registered with the Homes for Ukraine scheme and are looking for a way to be matched with a refugee, Reset (who help communities resettle refugees) are registering hosts and refugees now to help with this process. We recommend this as a way to be matched, so that the process can be managed securely and the most vulnerable people given a route to safety. You can fill in Reset’s host form here - https://www.homesforukraine.org.uk/, and watch an information event here -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n-Wmru5LIA&t=1278s for people interested in hosting refugees. We encourage people to research the Homes for Ukraine scheme thoroughly and think through carefully what it will mean for you and your family before registering. There are some questions and answers on how the scheme will work, some good advice, and interesting first hand experience of hosting a refugee from links on our website here - https://suffolkrefugee.org.uk/our-response-to-the-situation-in-ukraine/ .These are likely to be highly traumatised and vulnerable people, often separated from loved ones who are in direct danger back home and who might need specialist support. Also, bear in mind that refugees sometimes prefer to be near other people from their community or who speak their language – often this will be in larger towns and cities so rural accommodation without good transport links might not be suitable for everyone. We stand ready to provide whatever practical support we can to Ukrainian refugees arriving in Suffolk, to help them integrate, begin processing trauma and rebuild their lives here. This might include English language teaching, employment advice or support groups. We are not taking or coordinating any donations of items at this stage, but will put out appeals for items on our Facebook page as and when they are needed. Suffolk County Council also have up-to-date information here, including a dedicated email address for offers of help.” See the full Article at https://suffolkrefugee.org.uk/our-response-to-the-situation-in-ukraine/ Suffolk County Council Link - How you can support Refugees: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/community-and-safety/communities/community-engagement/supporting-afghan-ukrainian-refugees/ Charity Donation Links Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) - https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal British Red Cross - https://www.redcross.org.uk/ (Link on front Page)
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Local Churches Stradbroke Baptist Church
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Laxfield Road, Stradbroke, Suffolk, 01379 388 744 You are most welcome to join us this April: Sundays: 10:15 Worship Service (Between 50 & 60 minutes, followed by a cuppa & a chat) Thursdays: 13:30 Share & Prayer Time Friday, April 15 10:15 Good Friday Service Sunday, April 17 10:15 Resurrection Sunday Service th
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FRIENDSHIP LUNCHES - Come and ‘Meet Thy Neighbour’ After careful consideration, prayer and much encouragement we have decided to recommence the lunches. We will have a few simple procedures upon entry to help protect against COVID but do ask, if you have any COVID symptoms for the safety of all, please do not attend. Lunches in April:
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Following lunch we have a short quiz or brain teaser along with a general item of interest. There is no charge for the meals although most folk make a small donation to help cover the costs. The meals are open to all, however, for catering purposes please make a reservation with Bruce on 388-744 before the Tuesday proceeding the meal. If you are in need of transport we have a number of volunteers who would be most happy to assist you. Lunches generally finish around 2:30pm. Commencing Monday, 25 April 2022 in the chapel hall ‘Meet-Up Mondays’ Drop in for a cuppa, come along with your little ones for some socialization, have a light lunch with your friends, take part and have some fun with Rummikub, scrabble or other boards games. You are welcome to pop in at any time throughout the day and stay for as long as you like… the heating is on us! ‘MEET-UP MONDAYS’ for all – (in the Chapel Hall) 10:30 Cuppa & a Chat (Coffee Morning style) along with Mothers and Toddlers (a time to play and socialize) 12:30 Lunchtime Meal Deal A fresh sandwich, homemade cake, a cuppa & some company £2:50 2pm Rummikub Scrabble or other Board Games Something to Ponder… Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in himJohn 11:25-26 Jesus says to us all… “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” Please let me know if I/we can pray for you or your loved ones. May God’s grace, mercy and peace be upon each one in our community, Bruce 01379 388 744 or 07484 219 265 or psalm34.8@yahoo.com th
Stradbroke Good Neighbours Coffee Morning on May 9th at 11 am at The Old Byrne, New Street , at Peter and Jennifer Chetwynd’s home, We look forward to seeing all our drivers and welcome anyone interested in learning more about what we do. Stradbroke Good Neighbours are now offering lifts to hospitals and Drs etc. We can only take one passenger sitting diagonally opposite the driver and masks and hand gel will be provided. We can have help from porters at the hospital if needed. Good Neighbours 07749445531 Jane Gemmill and the G N Committee
Contact Club
The contact club takes place every Tuesday in Stradbroke Community Centre. We are open from 10.00 am for coffee and a chat, we play cards, bingo etc. There will be a small charge of £1.00 to help our funds. If you would like to stay to lunch which is served at 12.00, it’s an extra £2.00. The Contact Club has been running 20 years to help the older community contact one and other, but is more important now than ever after the isolation we all faced through the Covid Pandemic. If you would like to join us on a Tuesday please contact myself. We would be happy to welcome you. stella.goddard@yahoo.com or 01379 384704 Stella Goddard
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Local Churches
All Saints, Stradbroke All Saints Church Stradbroke. Revd Canon Susan Loxton 01379 388493.Church warden, Peter Chetwynd 01379 384069 If you have any questions about Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, or any questions about the Faith, please contact Revd Canon Susan Services: 3rd April 10.30 am Café church, coffee and biscuits before we start. 17th April 8.30 am BCP Holy Communion for Easter For other services in Holy Week across the Benefice, see church noticeboard. 1st May 10.30 am Café church, coffee and biscuits before we start. Also find us on our website: sancroftbeneficechurches.org for all the activities across the benefice. Last session for Lent – Hope Explored: Hope, Peace and Purpose In person, Friday morning, 10 -11.30 am on 8th April in Fressingfield church By Zoom, Wednesday evening, 7- 8.30 pm on 6th April You do not need to be a bible scholar, and if you don’t want to say anything but just listen, that’s OK. You can join in for the last session if you missed the others. For a lift to Fressingfield call Jennifer 384069 Good Friday, 15th April: Easter Gardens and Easter egg hunt event for all the family: 10am – 12 noon Come and make a miniature garden, help retell the Easter story and perform outside by the crosses, then tackle an Easter egg hunt in the church; refreshments available. No charge, but you need to book your place. Contact Revd Susan, 388493 or revloxton@gmail.com Annual Church Meeting is on 7th April, in Fressingfield church, with the other churches of the benefice.
All Saints Church Fundraising Committee
The pancake evening was very wet and was a disaster with only a few people, but still enjoyed the pancakes with £25 raised. The cake stall in March with Rolys potates raised £125.40. Roly has had a fall and damaged his ligaments, we wish him well. Our next event is the puzzles, books, art and wood turning in the church March 26th, 10-1.The next cash bingo for funds is 8th April. Entries are now coming in for the annual art exhibition on 27th April - 2nd May. Anyone wishing to enter please let me know ASAP on 01379 384642 A car boot sale on 28th May on the Playing Field is being arranged - details later. Have a happy Easter Break! Mary Ellis
From the Rectory
Dear Friends and neighbours, As I write this letter the news from the Ukraine is very upsetting and most of us feel pretty helpless. Some people have given money or clothes or toiletries. I saw a photo where in Poland, women left children’s buggies and blankets at a railway station for Ukrainian mothers fleeing The War. People want to help. But for many of us all we can do is weep and pray, which is okay; St Paul says in his letter to the Roman church, when talking about what Christians are to do in the face of evil and distress. ‘Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good ...Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.’ The last verse of the chapter is good advice, ‘Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.’ It is easy to get caught up in fear and anger, and then to try and strike back. But that rarely does any good, a better way surely is to follow in the footsteps of others who have suffered and forgiven. People like Nelson Mandela who said, ‘As I walked out of the door toward the gate that would lead to freedom, I knew if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I’d still be in prison.’ (a prison of his own making perhaps.) Bernard Meltzer who had been a prosecutor at the Nuremburg trials said, ‘When you forgive you don’t change the past, but you do change the future.’ I don’t know how long this war will last. I can’t imagine what it must feel like to live through it. But I do know that there are good people who walk this earth and I believe that eventually good overcomes evil. I believe in a God of hope, and Easter is a time of great hope. I believe that the risen Jesus walks with us wherever we may be. So, I will keep praying and weeping and choose to rejoice in the good people I see, and trust God to overcome evil with good. God bless, Susan
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Parish Pump
Next full Parish Council meeting is scheduled for: 11th April 2022 Stradbroke Parish Council information: There is a vacancy on the Parish Council which Councillors are hoping to fill via co-option. If you are interested in the role, please contact the Clerk (details below) or any Councillor. MEETING OF STRADBROKE PARISH COUNCIL – 14th March 2022 Planning Applications reviewed: DC/22/00399 – Erection of 8 dwellings. Land off Queens Street (former garage site) OBJECT, recommend refusal – matters of concern regarding non-compliance with Neighbourhood Plan to be submitted. DC/22/00999 – Erection of one and a half storey rear extension and single storey side extension. Cadogan, New Street IP21 5JG SUPPORTED DC/22/01061 – Erection of single storey extension (following demolition of existing garage/conservatory) 10 Eastlands, IP21 5JA SUPPORTED Planning Applications decided by MSDC: DC/22/00044 – 29 Woodfields GRANTED DC/21/05141 – Hubbards, Queens Street GRANTED DC/21/05808 – Marsh Farm, Mill Lane GRANTED Parish Council updates: · The chairman wanted the record set straight and provided evidence that three other local councils have submitted objections to the development at Fennings Farm, and therefore the Clerk was not lying when she advised the Council of this at the February meeting, as claimed by a member of the public in the February meeting. · It was agreed that the Council would continue to arrange the footpath hedge cutting on behalf of Suffolk County Council who will pay a grant towards 2 cuts per year. · Land registration: Wilby Road Site: A title number has been obtained for inclusion on the draft lease for the Health Centre. · Land registration: Tennis Court land: It was agreed to release to the Community Centre Trustees redacted copies of correspondence between home owners and the Council, together with correspondence with Suffolk County Council regarding the drain adjacent to the land. The Trustees of the Community Centre will be advised that the Council will retain ownership of the portion of the land not included in the original swap and will lease or licence this to the Centre should they wish to take the ownership of the remaining land. The matter will be concluded at the May meeting. · A quote has been requested to clear some shrubs from the front of the Health Centre to see if access can be improved. Quotes to sort out the pooling of water in the front car park will be sought. · A schedule of works for the play equipment has been produced and the work will be undertaken shortly – the work includes the removal of all the wooden fitness equipment around the fitness trail as it is now considered unsafe. · A revised schedule of works for repairs to the chapel at the cemetery will be prepared. · CIL projects are being investigated with Mid Suffolk and Suffolk County Council. · A letter of thanks from the Bowls Club was received. · A letter from the Cricket Club seeking information on a lease they hold with Community Centre was reviewed and it was noted that any information held by the Council had been shared with the Club. Odile Wladon (Clerk) Mobile: 07555 066147 Email: clerk@stradbrokepc.org Website: https://www.stradbrokepc.org/ PC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StradbrokePC Address: Mill Hill House, Church Lane, Wickham Skeith IP23 8NA Annual Parish Meeting The Annual Parish Meeting will take place on Thursday, 28th April 2022 starting at 7.30pm. The meeting will be held at the Community Centre. The Annual Parish Meeting is not a meeting of the Council but an opportunity for village groups to present an update of their activities in the past year and any future plans. If any group is unable to attend but would like to present a report, please send this via email to: clerk@stradbrokepc.org and it will be read out on your behalf. Odile Wladon, Clerk
From The Chair..
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At our March meeting the Council considered a revised application to build houses on the former garage site opposite the primary school. The Council joined a number of local residents in voicing opposition to the proposed development as they did not meet the policies of the Neighbourhood Plan. The Council’s view is that the 8 houses proposed are too many for such a small site and that this would lead to issues with parking on what is already a difficult road. We also had concerns about the design of the houses that appeared to us to be out of keeping to the local area. We have invited the developer to discuss any future proposals with us in advance. It is great to see that the Ivy House has now re-opened as Roscoe’s Restaurant at the Ivy House and we wish the new proprietors well. Following our registration of the Ivy House as an Asset of Community Value we are really pleased to see the Ivy House re-opening as a pub and restaurant. The annual parish meeting takes place on Thursday 28th April at 7.30pm at the Community Centre. This isn’t a parish council meeting but an opportunity to hear from groups across the parish about their activities this year and plans for the future. The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday 11th April at 7.30pm at the Court House. James Hargrave, Chair of Stradbroke Parish Council
Stradbroke Parish Council Climate Change Group
Sustaining Wildlife Thank you, Leisure Centre and Stradbroke Primary School for organising pupils to paint beautiful pictures and designs on the six swift boxes for the Leisure Centre this spring. And thank you especially to those pupils! Gardening For Wildlife This might be controversial…... Pests or pals? Save our slugs and snails! The RHS now classes slugs and snails as playing “an important role” in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. www.rhs.org.uk say gardens must be naturally balanced with food for birds, frogs, grass snakes, lizards.. Slugs and snails are natural food for wildlife. So advice is to sparingly use only organic slug control (if you must) and place under a bit of wood near vulnerable plants--hostas, lettuces and dahlias. The rest of the creatures are free grub for birds! SAVE money, work, insects and birds in one fell swoop! Ban all chemical garden sprays—they upset natural balance, are deadly to all insects, especially flying pollinators such as honey, bumble and all solitary bees, wasps, ladybirds, lacewings, beetles and flies. BAN house fly traps outdoors—flies are vital food for insect-eating birds such as swallows, house martins, swifts, robins, warblers, blue tits, nuthatches, blackbirds, house sparrows, thrushes, woodpeckers. (Insect numbers are now DOWN 50% mainly due to powerful insecticides). More insects means more birds for you. Excellent for garden tips: www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk. The Feb ¼ hr programme on You Tube is about slugs and snails. If you have tips for wildlife gardening, we can publish them. antoinettewisbey@gmail.com Toni Wisbey, Stradbroke PC Climate Change Group
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Stradbroke Court House and Library News
We are finished with toilets and lavatory humour, completely flushed out!! Thank you, thank you so much to all of you who supported us with ‘Pose On The Throne’ and #TheStinkingGreatRead @Stradbroke Library. It was a great success and lots of fun, particularly on Suffolk Libraries Day with lots of pink, frilly bloomers and judges, taking their turn on our famous toilet! Thanks to Jon Wilson for taking the photos and Laura Chalkley, his lovely assistant, making the ‘Loo Photoshoot Experience’, so much fun. My special thanks to Allan Hampson who lovingly restored the privy for us at the Court House and the Court House Café volunteers who served refreshments, made cakes and kept the loads of people who visited us happy. Not forgetting Eliza and Isaac for helping us raise money, Candice (Flossy Design) for bringing her papercraft stall and Issy and Kamal in the library/ Post Office, open for business as usual. Also Dave Dawson, who came in on Friday to help move stuff, set up and get ready for Saturday. I have created a slideshow of our SLD ‘Posers’ and you can view it on the Stradbroke Library & Post Office Facebook page. Take a look, share and like us, if you feel it is good. The next awesome, exciting project we are working on is our ‘Stradbroke Tapestry’ with Suffolk Libraries and Suffolk Artlink. It is a brilliant project and so much creative talent has come out during our Sunday sessions in the Court House. Check out our Facebook page for the progress, updates and photos on this. You will be amazed! Our next dementia- friendly ‘Friday Friends Café ‘is Friday 1st April. Join us for coffee, refreshments and conversation in a relaxed informal setting. Open to everyone who would like to come along. Come along to our ‘Little Fingers’ Craft session for children on Monday 11th April 2-4pm and make a mini Easter basket, decorate with colourful eggs and we will add the chocolate! Hosted by Candice @ Flossy Designs. Maureen John Library/Post Office Manager
Radio Stradbroke
It seems almost inconceivable that Radio Stradbroke have been broadcasting continuous, daily, live programmes for two years now, with no sign of slowing down, rather like the pandemic. They said that WW1 would be over by Christmas. That proved to be wrong also. In between, we turn our minds to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations on Sunday 5th June, and 'Stradbroke Music Day' on Saturday 9th July, both approaching with undue haste. We need volunteers in many areas on Music Day. If you think you could help, whether it be bar work, setting up, taking down, please get in touch. Remember it is a FREE festival, so the more we can do through volunteers, the more likely we are to raise enough money to hold the music day in future years. Thank you. Michael Hugman
The Stradbroke Sports and Community Centre
At the last Committee meeting the Stradbroke Community Centre Trustees voted in favour of making a donation of £1000 to the DEC (Disasters Emergency Committee) in support of the Ukranian refugees. The proposed Community Centre extension - The results of the survey about the extension to the Centre and all comments received have now been published and can be viewed on the website – stradbrokeonline.org.uk. No decision will be made about the way forward until a meeting to be held with the Parish Council on March 22nd, determines their views and support. Jane Merritt
The Friends of All Saints, Stradbroke (FOASS)
Following a meeting of the Membership of FOASS on March 16th 2022 and a subsequent vote taken, it was agreed to dissolve the Charity. In 2020 we agreed to use our funds to rebuild the bulging and loose sections of the Clerestory wall of All Saints Church, Stradbroke and align at least two pairs of Clerestory windows, as indicated in the last Quinquennial Inspection. The time delays, caused by Covid and Church bureaucracy, will no doubt mean the original estimate of £52,000 will have risen. It has been agreed to hand over the £46,446.73 currently in our account to the Parochial Church Council Fabric Fund, on the understanding that this money is used on the repair of the Clerestory windows alone. To date we have raised £107,644.76 and we have very much enjoyed the FOASS fund raising activities over the years and the results can be seen in the Church today. We are confident there will always be people like yourselves who will help with financing the fabric of this fine and now “At Risk” building which was officially added to the Historic England At Risk register in 2019. Our Rector, The Revd. Canon Susan Loxton, will be arranging a Thanksgiving Service when the work on the Clerestory is completed; we look forward to seeing a full church and I would like to thank you for all your regular help and support over the years. Margaret Streeter, Chairman for FOASS
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Stradbroke Village Archive
Evacuees It is 1939 and war has been declared. An enormous effort is made to get the children out of London and away to relative safety in the country. Stradbroke receives fifty-seven children and one of these evacuees, Alan Purdie, writes an account of his experience. ” . . on the morning of the evacuation, I can remember it being very early and walking from the local school, where the evacuees had been assembled to Dagenham dock and boarding a Paddle Steamer, which I now assume took us to Ipswich or Lowestoft. How we arrived at Stradbroke I cannot remember other than sitting in, which I now presume to be, the school hall.” Alan was billeted at Coles Mill, with Mr and Mrs Cole and their sons Ken and Peter. He writes,” Being only five I remember wanting to go home to my parents, but after a while I settled in and came to look upon Ken and Peter Cole as my elder brothers.” The archive also holds an account of those times by Ken and Peter Cole: “Our parents were but one of the many volunteers in the village who were willing and able to receive a new young addition to the family home.” The placement was successful, and Alan returned home to London in 1942. The full accounts of those times are on the Stradbroke Village Archive under references SVA/6/102 and SVA/6/78. Ann Readman, SARA Well with the dark winter nights almost behind us, we welcomed 13 visitors to our March OPEN meeting. With posters up, Facebook notification, Stradbroke Magazine & Stradbroke Online adverts, we invited non-Members to join us, for a talk on “Rape investigations”; “SHORT WORD, LONG SENTENCE”, by eminent Forensic Scientist – Mary Newton. Mary provided a fascinating talk, on the scientific processes undertaken to prove or disprove Rape cases. Did you know some 95,000 Women & 12,000 Men are raped per annum across England & Wales. A horrifying statistic & by raising awareness on what CONSENT means, must be eradicated. Whilst this was a difficult subject to address, it was done in a very informative & appropriate manner. Our Hostesses as well as supplying the beautiful flowers for the evening, had made some delicious cakes & we tempted both guests & Members alike to sample this fine fayre, with hot beverage to boot. With a chance to socialise & tempt new Members to join us, we proceeded with the business of the WI. Outings were discussed, Litter picking in the Village, Jubilee Celebrations & much more. A vote was taken & Members agreed to continue with afternoon meetings in January & February 2023, due to dark nights. Mary was invited to draw the Raffle of which many winners went home with a bottle of wine or chocolates. (Always a winner!) Our President drew the meeting to a close & a reminder that the next meeting will be on April 14th at 7.30pm. The Speaker will be Elene Marsden who will give a talk entitled “The Truth About Our Clothing – Environmental Impact, Upcycling & the Second hand Solution”. New Members always welcome, try before you buy & come as a Guest for your first visit £3.00 on the door. Linda Webb
Wingfield and District Gardening Club
We meet again for talks. 31st March by Matt Tanton Brown - Trees particularly those suitable for smaller gardens. 28th April Fay Jones on the wonderful world of stinging nettles. Both talks at Brundish Village Hall at 7.30pm C Trevleyen
Robin Hood Pantomime
Loved By The Good! Our Robin Hood pantomime was unable to take place last year, and covid nearly defeated us this year, too. One of the cast caught the virus meaning that shows had to be cancelled. Fortunately, the final performance was OK to go ahead at St Edmund's Hall, Hoxne, and in the the true Robin Hood spirit of doing good, the group were able to raise money and send a cheque for £125 to the Red Cross for humanitarian works in Ukraine. Many thanks to all who contributed. Roy Preston, Puzzle House Pantomimes
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Forthcoming Events
Syleham and Wingfield Village Hall (IP21 4LT)
Did you know - our Coffee, Craft, Chat on the last Thursday of the month 1.30 - 3, also now includes half an hour of chair based exercise - come promptly at 1.30 to join the exercise, then we'll put the kettle on! All welcome. Did you also know - volunteer transport is available for this afternoon get together please contact Julie in the first instance if you would like a car driver to collect you. juliethompson435@gmail.com or text 07929794636 The pedestrian gate to J's Meadow - down the footpath opposite Syleham and Wingfield village hall - is always open, enjoy the views over the Waveney Valley. Park in the village hall car park/ or walk to J's Meadow and take advantage of our beautiful area where seating, frisbees, standing net are provided. Looking ahead we have some exciting and varied events in the coming months we would like to let you know about : Saturday 23rd April = Jumble Sale Thursday 19th May = Eastern Angles theatre production 'Booming Voices'. Come and join us on a Tuesday or Friday when the social club open the bar - SWSSC annual membership still only 3.50 (3.00 concs) Open mic on first Friday, Karaoke on second Friday, often Quiz on third Friday, Bingo on last Friday. There's always pool, darts and board games available! Julie Thompson
Borderhoppa
The Borderhoppa 2022 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. Borderhoppa outings for April 2022: Monday 4th – Dobbies Garden Centre, Bury St Edmunds – Fare £15.00 Thursday 7th – Afternoon Tea, Gissing Community Centre - £15.00 (includes fare & afternoon tea) Monday 11th – North Norfolk Railway & Sheringham – Fare £15.00 Thursday 14th – Lathams, Potter Heighham & lunch at Poppylands – Fare £15.00 Thursday 28th – Alder Carr Farm Shops & Café – Fare £10.00 Some outings do have limited space so please book early to avoid disappointment. For more information or if you would like a copy of our 2022 outings leaflet, please contact us on 01379 854800 or email adminborderhoppa@btconnect.com Borderhoppa
Stradbroke Cinema
On April 21st we will be showing ‘Spencer’. Set over the Christmas period at Sandringham, this is a picture of what might have happened as the marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles has gone cold and there is a rumour of divorce. There is eating and drinking, shooting and hunting as usual but this year, things will be very different. An eerily real performance by Kristen Stewart as Diana but equally fine turns from Timothy Spall, Sally Hawkins and Jack Farthing. An exercise in claustrophobia and tension this is not a fairy tale but a beautifully crafted and introspective look at Diana. Doors open at 7pm and the film starts at 7.30pm. It is no longer mandatory for you wear a face covering during the performance but please do so if it makes you feel more comfortable. There will be an interval half way through the film, with ice-creams on sale and the Bar will also be open. Tickets will be on sale from April 1st via the online booking system - £5.50 for adults, £3 for 16s and under. If you are unable to use our booking system, tickets will be available using card payments on the door and at the Bar but we will never refuse cash! Full details of all our forthcoming films can be found on the Village website at www.stradbrokeonline.org.uk Roger Turkington and Jane Merritt
The Stradbroke Strollers
We are a community-led informal Walking Group who meet every Thursday and are back with our new name! Please come along and join us for a friendly, gentle 45 minute -1 hour walk and chat around this beautiful Village, meeting outside the Stradbroke Courthouse at 10.30am. Longer walks can be arranged too, as long as we have enough Walk Leaders. Unless it is really raining or blowing a gale, we will be walking! Everyone is welcome, whatever your age or ability - all you need are sensible shoes and clothing – and we look forward to seeing you and enjoying a chat with a cup of tea, coffee and cake in the Stradbroke Courthouse Café afterwards. Please be aware that you will be walking at your own risk but I know it will be a really enjoyable stroll. For more information contact Dennis Merritt Tel: 01379 388 382. Email: dennis_merritt@hotmail.com
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RoughCast Theatre presents Macbeth
RoughCast Theatre presents Macbeth - March 14th – April 3rd "Light thickens, and the crow makes wing to the rooky wood. Good things of day begin to droop and drowse; While night's black agents to their preys do rouse." Scottish general Macbeth, fresh from his greatest and bloodiest triumph, receives a prophecy from three witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne. Wracked with guilt and paranoia, he hangs on to his throne until the bitter and bloody end. RoughCast return, bringing their trademark clear and fast-paced storytelling to Shakespeare's most gothic and gory tragedy. Performing at: Old King’s Head, Brockdish, Diss Corn Hall, St Mary’s Church, Bungay, Hartismere School,Eye, Beccles Public Hall, Sir John Mills Theatre, Ipswich, The Cut, Halesworth, Wingfield Barns. For more details please visit www.roughcast.co.uk or tel 01379 586745 Pat Parris
Creative Workshops with Flossy Design!
Hi, I'm Candice, owner of Flossy Design! I'm really excited to be starting Papercrafting workshops at the Court House, with the support of Suffolk Libraries! 'Flossy Projects' will be on the second Tuesday of each month, between 6:30pm-8:30pm, we can distract ourselves from the busy days with colour and sparkle - creating fab keepsakes or gifts made from paper. The first workshop is on the 10th May and we'll be making Roses and a Vase to display them in. An example is on display in the Courthouse, pop by the cafe to take a look! The cost is £20 and all materials are supplied - just bring you! Full details available on my Facebook page 'Flossy Design' Contact me to book your place; 07795691051 | flossydesign@yahoo.co.uk Full payment must be made at time of booking and is non-refundable (unless we can fill your space). Looking forward to getting crafty with you! Candice
Stradbroke Brownies
We are still here! Having isolated, shared activities via Facebook, used Zoom for virtual meetings (including lots of scavenger hunts!), met up for outdoor meetings and changed the location of our regular venue - 2022 brings a fresh new start!! We have been warmly welcomed by the Fressingfield Scout Group and now have a new home for the foreseeable future. We would love to grow our unit and invite new Brownies to come along to a taster session :-) Please get in contact with Candice (Snowy Owl) for more details - stradbrokebrownies@gmail.com A BIG THANK YOU to all our Brownies who shined 100 pairs of shoes recently to raise money for our unit, with a 50% donation going to UNICEF - you are all superstars!! Candice, Unit Leader
Music from the Fairest Isle
Come along to St Andrew’s Wingfield on 24 April 2022 at 5pm to enjoy a concert featuring Melanie Mehta, Peter Demetriadi, Caroline Abbott and the Wingfield Choir. They will sing and play music from 1600 to 1750 including John Dowland, Orlando Gibbons, Henry Purcell, George Friedrich Handel and others Donations gratefully appreciated which will go towards church maintenance and repairs – suggested donations £10 per person, £5 for students, under 13s free. Wine included. We look forward to seeing you there. Virginia Skoyles, Hoxne benefice administrator, 01379 586708
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Sports Roundup
Stradbroke Cricket Club
It is hard to imagine that the cricket season is four weeks away. The seasons still waver between Spring and a wintry chill. The grass is growing, some pre-season rolling can take place, but cricket still seems a long way away. We are yet to secure a sponsor, or indeed an overseas player/coach, reliant on some community coaching help from the Suffolk Board to hopefully make inroads at the High School. Even the magic of the National Village Cup is once more missing, an away trip to either Lakenheath or Great Bardfield Village is our reward, with only the petrol companies looking forward to it. I know many of you like to know when we are playing; we actually have two home fixtures on Saturday 1st & 8th of May. Let us hope it is a little warmer, and maybe we will have filled one or two of those vacancies. If you fancy playing some cricket for Stradbroke, give me a ring on 07796-465347. Any age or ability. Michael Hugman
Table Tennis Club
We meet most Wednesdays in Stradbroke Community Centre, 18:30-20:30. As a great sport for all ages, we are always pleased to welcome new players including complete beginners. Our current members range from aged 7-70! The charges are £1 for children (under 16) and £2 for adults. We have a card / contactless machine as our preferred method of payment. For more information, please get in touch with Mark or Julia. We look forward to meeting you! Mark: 07702 314503, mark.nowell@gmail.com Julia: 07796 624768, julia.nowell1@gmail.com Julia Nowell
Stradbroke & District Bowls Club
Hello everyone, we trust that you are enjoying the warmer weather and the freedom that the relaxation of the Covid restrictions had placed on us all. Green Opening We are pleased to tell you that the Green will be opening from 2.00 pm on Saturday 23rd April and sincerely hope that you may be able to come along where members will be only to happy to give you an insight to the game. If you are interested to give us a try all we ask is that you wear flat soled shoes or trainers, the club will supply the bowls initially for the purpose of showing how the game is played. Bowls Weekend In this issue of the magazine you will find our full page flyer drawing attention to a county wide awareness to the game and as a result the club will be opening the green on Saturday 30th April (10.00 am until 4.00 pm ) and Sunday 1st May (2.00 pm until 4.00 pm) . Bowls Bingo The next session of Bingo will be on Friday May 13th at 7.30 pm in the community centre and we hope that you may be able to come along and have an enjoyable evening. If you have any questions regarding the club membership please contact one of the following. Regards to you all Roy Lee Jennifer Chetwyn
01379 384729 01379 384069
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01379 384779
White Hart Bowls News
Roy Lee
Hello everyone, first of all I'd like to thank all who come to support our prize bingo, so far we have raised £986.53 over our last 3 bingo sessions, and a big thank you to all who donate prizes. The dates for your diary for next bingo is on Friday 25th March and Friday 22nd April. Don't miss our open day on Saturday April 30th, from11am till 2pm, come along to see what bowls is all about, and maybe have a go, someone will be on hand to help you, all you need are some flat shoes, we will provide you with some bowls to try. We are a very friendly club and you will get a warm welcome. If you would like to know more please feel free to contact me on 01379 384484 or our secretary Margaret on 01379 388702. Looking forward to seeing you. Lynn Ruth
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Forthcoming Events
Citizens Advice Mid Suffolk
I love live music and now that restrictions have lifted, I’m keen to start going to events again. I’ve booked tickets for some gigs over the next few months, but I’m still a little worried. I can’t quite believe things are fully back to normal. What will happen if restrictions come back in? It’s understandable to be feeling apprehensive when there’s been so much change, and knowing your rights will help you deal with anything unexpected. If you’ve got tickets to an event which goes ahead, but you change your mind about going or realise you’re no longer able to go, you have no legal right to a refund. However, if the event is cancelled, your right to a refund will depend on how you bought the ticket. If you booked through an official seller and the organiser cancels, moves, reschedules, or makes the event behind closed doors, you should get a refund. This is true even if it’s cancelled due to a government ban on large events. If this happens, contact the official seller to find out how you can get a refund. If you bought your ticket from a ticket-reselling website, your refund will depend on the site's terms and conditions. If you’re worried about the event being cancelled, it’s a good idea to look at the terms and conditions before booking. If you bought from a private seller, unfortunately it’s unlikely you’ll be able to recover your money, even if the event is cancelled or rescheduled. We recommend contacting the seller to see what they can do. Ahead of any events you’ve booked, keep checking the information from the official seller or organiser to make sure you know straight away about any updates, like changes to the date or cancellations. Another thing to be aware of is that scammers exploit these situations for their own benefit. If your event is cancelled and anyone - whether it’s a person or a company - offers their services to try to recover money on your behalf, be suspicious. Make sure that you're aware of the signs of a potential scam and always be on the lookout. Citizens Advice Mid Suffolk can provide advice on this or any other issue, including debt, employment, benefits and family law. You can contact them on 01449 676060 or use the contact form at midsuffolkcab.org.uk/contact-us. For more information and our opening hours go to midsuffolkcab.org.uk midsuffolkcab.org.uk
Heveningham Hall Country Fair Returns for 2022
I am very pleased to announce that the Fair will be held this year on the weekend of 2/3 July. You can expect all the usual attractions and more details will be placed in the next issue. As it has been 3 years since the last Fair, some people may have moved away and of course there will also be new people in the area. The Country Fair can only operate with the valuable support given to us by our amazing volunteers and so I would be very grateful if you wish to volunteer this year, that you contact Julie Collett as soon as possible so she can assess the number of volunteers available. The duties are not onerous and cover a variety of areas from car parking, patrolling the site and assisting the public, helping in the tea tent and more. You can volunteer your time from as little as 2 hours up to the whole weekend, the choice is yours. To volunteer or just to find out what's involved, email juliecollett38@gmail.com Heveningham Hall Country Fair Trust is a registered charity and all proceeds are available to local charities. Charity number:1095403 Mike Stephens, Publicity
What's On at Wingfield Barns
Roughcast Theatre Company presents Macbeth - Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd April, 7.30pm RoughCast return, bringing their trademark clear and fast-paced story-telling to Shakespeare's most gothic and gory tragedy. Tickets £12/£6 (full time students) Tim O'Shea and Friends with support from Christina Alden and Alex Patterson Saturday 16th April, 7.30pm Tim O’Shea’s repertoire draws from the dance music of West Kerry folk traditions and the singing of Irish and Scottish performers like Jimmy McCarthy, Paul Brady, Dick Gaughan and Andy Stewart. Christina Alden and Alex Patterson are the main song writing force behind award winning folk trio Alden Patterson and Dashwood. Tickets £18 Made2Measure Theatre Co presents12 Angry (Wo)men - Saturday 23rd April, 7.30pm 6 good actors and true will attempt to portray a full jury through judicious use of a line-up of hats, set in 1950s Ipswich for extra glamour. This play was developed during lockdown, when our rehearsals were restricted by the rule of 6. Necessity being the mother of invention, we found the restriction actually made the play funnier and we hope you will agree. Tickets £10 The Wind In The Willows - Sunday 24th April, 7.30pm A brand-new musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s well-loved classic by Chris Green. GreenMatthews use music, song, light and sound to bring this timeless tale to sparkling life. Tickets £12 More info and online sales via www.wingfieldbarns.com Anna Fielding-O'Farrell, Operations Manager Email: anna.fielding-ofarrell@wingfieldbarns.com Anna Fielding-O’Farrell
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Village Diary April 2022 1st Radio Stradbroke on air from 10 am at www.radiostradbroke.co.uk, and every day 1st Friday Friends Café at Court House – open to all (see page 10) 2nd Court House Café open – and every Saturday (see page 10) 2nd Roughcast Theatre Company presents Macbeth at Wingfield Barns (see page 20) 3rd Roughcast Theatre Company presents Macbeth at Wingfield Barns (see page 20) 4th Borderhoppa outing to Dobbies Garden Centre, Bury St Edmunds (see page 14) 5th Contact Club meet in Community centre, and every Tuesday (see page 3) 5th Craft & Natter at the library from 2-4pm and every Tuesday (see page 10) 6th Table tennis in Community Centre, 18:30-20:30 and most Wednesdays (see page 18) 7th Court House Café open – and every Thursday (see page 10) 7th Borderhoppa outing for Afternoon Tea, Gissing Community Centre (see page 14) 7th Stradbroke Strollers meet outside Court House – and every Thursday (see page 14) 7th Thursday Afternoon Book Group in the Library 8th All Saints Fundraising Committee Cash Bingo (See page 4) 11th Little Fingers’ Craft session for children at library (see page 10) 11th Borderhoppa outing to North Norfolk Railway & Sheringham (see page 14) 11th Parish Council meeting (see page 6) 13th Stradbroke Baptist Church Friendship Lunch – all welcome (see page 3) 14th Borderhoppa outing to Lathams, Potter Heighham & lunch at Poppylands (see page 14) 14th WI meet in Community Centre at 7.30pm – new members welcome (see page 12) 15th Easter Gardens and Easter egg hunt event for all the family (see page 4) 16th Tim O'Shea and Friends at Wingfield Barns (see page 20) 21st Stradbroke Cinema showing ‘Spencer’ in Community Centre (see page 14) 22nd ****Submission deadline for the May edition strictly by this date**** 22nd White Hart Bowls bingo (see page18) 23rd Syleham and Wingfield village hall jumble sale (see page 14) 23rd Stradbroke and District Bowls Club green opening (see page 18) 23rd Made2Measure Theatre Co at Wingfield Barns (see page 20) 24th The Wind In The Willows at Wingfield Barns (see page 20) 24th Music from the Fairest Isle at St Andrew’s Wingfield (see page 17) 25th ‘Meet-Up Mondays’ at Stradbroke Baptist Church – and every Monday (see page 3) 27th - 2nd May Annual Art Exhibition (See page 4) 28th Borderhoppa outing to Alder Carr Farm Shops & Café (see page 14) 28th Wingfield & District Gardening Club - talk at Brundish Village Hall (see page 12) 28th Annual Parish Meeting at 7.30pm – all welcome (see page 6) 30th White Hart Bowls open day (see page 18) 30th Stradbroke and District Bowls Club Bowls Weekend – all welcome (see page 2) May 2022 1st Stradbroke and District Bowls Club Bowls Weekend – all welcome (see page 2) 1st Stradbroke Cricket Club home game (see page 18) 8th Stradbroke Cricket Club home game (see page 18) 9th Stradbroke Good Neighbours coffee morning at 11am (see page 3) 10th Creative Workshops with Flossy Design (see page 17) 13th Stradbroke and District Bowls Club bingo at 7.30pm (see page 18) 19th Eastern Angles theatre production at Syleham village hall (see page 14)
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