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July/August 2015

No.414

Summer has arrived in Stradbroke!

Happy Birthday To Stradbroke Primary School!

You are invited to join us on Wednesday 8th July 2015 to celebrate '150 Years of Learning' at our school 2.30pm – All parents, families, friends and visitors welcome join us on the school field to share a celebration in the sun!

3.15 pm – Burying of time Capsule, (organised by the School Council), Thank you prayer and whole school songs 3.30 pm – 6pm Tea and Cake in the hall and school building open for visitors to see displays and find out about the history of our school. We look forward to seeing you!

Break a Record This Summer Holiday!

Go for a personal best by signing up to RECORD BREAKERS, the Summer Reading Challenge 2015.

Discover AMAZING world records as you read your way through your choice of library books, collecting stickers as you go (some are stinky!) to complete your fold-up poster.

It is all happening at Stradbroke Library and it is totally free for ages 4 - 11yrs!

Starts 11th July 2015 and finishes 5th September 2015 SEE YOU AT THE LIBRARY!!!

Maureen John, Library Manager

Stradisphere 2015 Award Nominated Stradisphere 2015 is now looking forward to its second year of Stradbroke’s premium music festival which hosts more than 20 acts over Friday 10th and Saturday 11th July.

This year we welcome to the main stage on the Friday night The Killers by The Fillers fresh from tours around Europe and Dubai and a whole host of summer festivals.

The Fillers are the Official tribute to The Killers. Saturday Night will see Queen II take the stage with a whole host of costume changes this show will not disappoint, not only does the front man look like the late great “Freddie” but the show will blow you away!

Alongside the main headline acts will be the best our region has to offer in local talent.

Not only are we in Honour of Private James Grigg but we are now very proud to be officially affiliated with Help For Heroes so you will see Help For Heroes volunteers alongside the vast stalls of food, crafts and arts, camping also available.

Tickets in advance: Friday Night £8 - Saturday all day £18 night (after 7pm) £8 - All weekend £25 12 - 16s £4 per day * under 12s free but must be accompanied by a paying adult * Tickets Available From: Stradbroke Spar, Stradbroke Library, The Queen’s Head or Online at www.stradisphere.co.uk

Brett Baber

Summer Walks Stradbroke Friday Evening Guided Walks on Friday 3rd July, 10th July and 17th July Also two longer walks...

Wednesday July 15th at 10.30 a.m. To Brundish and Back 11 miles Sunday August 2nd 8.30 a.m. The Stradbroke Walking Marathon (26.25 miles) - - SEE THE FULL DETAILS ON PAGE 19 - -

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Local Churches

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Stradbroke Baptist Church Stradbroke Baptist Church, Laxfield Road, Stradbroke, Suffolk

A place of new beginnings. We welcome you to join us.

Our activities for July & August JULY Sundays at 10:15am except 5th July 10:30am 26th Rev. Gill Lee 5th Service with All Saints Church, 12th G. Catling 19th TBA AUGUST Sundays at 10:15am 2nd M. Caplin 9th Rev R. Lewis 16th D. Keeble 23rd Rev G. Lee 30th S. Johnson We pray together Cameo Lunch Club Youth Club Drop in For Coffee ALPHA Course

JULY Monday 6th 7:30pm Wed. 8th 12:30pm Friday 10th 7:30pm Wed. 22nd 10 –11:30am Tues 14th & 28th

AUGUST Monday 3rd 7:30pm Wed. 12th 12:30pm Wed. 26th 10 –11:30am Tues 11th

Stradbroke Churches Together - Village Family Service All Saints & Baptist Churches 5th July 10:30am At the Baptist Church - Everyone welcome

Your favourite hymn or song?

In Stradbroke

As part of the Churches Together service on the 5th July we are inviting people to choose their favourite hymn.

Ten well known songs and hymns were listed, some traditional, others more modern and folks are being invited to name their top two. On completion the two with the most votes will be sung on at the special service on 5th July. Of the entries received to date the clear winners are two traditional hymns, whose authors penned their words as a result of personal traumatic experiences. Joint front runners at present are, ‘What a friend we have in Jesus’, and the well-known hymn/popular song ‘Amazing Grace’ written by John Newton the former Slave Trader. He became a Christian in a most dramatic way, later becoming a Clergyman and was an advocate with Wilberforce to abolish the brutal trade in human misery - The Slave Trade.

The other favourite, ‘What a friend we have in Jesus’ was written as a poem by Joseph Scriven. Irish born Scriven was 25 years old, in love and expecting to marry but sadly the day before the wedding his finance died in a tragic accident. Heartbroken, Joseph sailed to Canada hoping to start a new life as a teacher. He fell in love and became engaged to a young lady called Eliza Roche. Yet once again Joseph’s heart was broken as Eliza fell ill and died before the wedding. At this sad time Joseph received news of his mother’s illness - unable to visit Ireland he wrote a letter home and enclosed a poem he had written with the title - What a friend we have in Jesus. Later the poem was published and became a well-known and well-loved hymn. Like thousands of people down through the ages Joseph Scriven had discovered that in time of heartbreak and despair Jesus is the best friend to have.

We invite you to join us as we sing: What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!

What a privilege to carry, everything to God in prayer!

O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer!

Details: John Ling 388751 (Church Elder) Jackie Hughes 384112 (Church Administrator)

Can We Help?

The Stradbroke

Our telephone number is 07749 445531 Good Neighbours Need a lift to the Surgery or for an appointment at hospital?

Service Collect a prescription? Change a light bulb? Check your smoke alarm or an odd job done? Our Volunteers will be happy to help you.

There will be a mileage charge for journeys undertaken by our drivers and we will inform you of the mileage charge when you phone for assistance. We would appreciate at least 24 hours notice and will be happy to assist you. If you are new in the village Good Neighbours have a welcome booklet that outlines our services and can provide useful information. If you would like a copy please contact us on 07749445531or collect a copy from the library.

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Local Churches

All Saints, Stradbroke July

August

5th 10.30am Village service at Baptist Church 12th 8.00 am Holy Communion 19th 11.00 am Holy Communion + T/C 26th 8.00 am Holy Communion

2nd 11.00am Family service &T/C 9th 8.00 Holy Communion 16th 11.00 am Holy Communion +T/C 23rd 8.00 am Holy Communion 5.00 pm Songs of Praise 30th 10.00 am Benefice Communion at Mendham

September 6th Sept 11.00 am Family Service Followed by Coffee/Tea Revd 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 Susan.

Curate Cathy Bladon, who will be ordained on 5th July at the cathedral, will join our services after 12th July. Come and worship on 2nd August and meet her.

Losing a loved one is a lonely experience at times. Come and share tea, cake and a chance to chat with others who have experienced bereavement, Rev Susan and a couple of other members of the church. Sometimes sharing how we are coping with our grief can be helpful, but of course no-one will make you speak. We will be in the club room at the Community Centre on Wednesday 12th August from 3 pm to 5 pm; drop in or stay a while.

If you would like someone from the church to visit you as a listening ear and to talk about other things of interest, that is offered too. Please ring Rev Susan on 01379 388493 for a visit or to say you would like to join us for the tea and cake.

Jennifer Chetwynd

All Saints Fundraising Committee The Coins on the Wall and Cake morning went very well, raising £219.32. Our next fund raising is The Village Fete on 11 July in the Rectory Gardens, 2 – 5pm. We have many sideshows and a photo display on “Sport in the Village” (worth seeing, how players have changed over the years!). We also have a Grand Raffle with many lovely prizes, £50, an MOT, Spar Grocery Voucher, a meat voucher plus other prizes. Tickets on sale now from committee members.

After this on July 25th, 2 – 4pm, we have the Village Show of Produce, Handicrafts and Cooking in the capable hands of R. Copping. Hopefully Roly will be feeling better by then, we wish him well.

On September 5th we have a Coffee Morning at Mallards in Bishops Way with marquee outside, from 10am – 11.30am. Pat Fill will be after things to sell.

The Harvest Supper is on 18 September, details later.

We hope to see you at these events to help keep the Church finances in good stead. The Committee wish all a very good summer, hopefully with good weather.

P.S. Many thanks to all who opened their gardens and allotments on Sunday 14 June. We made approximately £300. Not very nice weather, but still very enjoyable. Thanks to you all.

Mary Ellis

All Saints – A message from Rev. Susan Dear Friends & Neighbours, As most of you know I have a dog, we walk together most mornings, often on footpaths. I want to say a big thank you to the local famers for taking time from their busy work to mow and clear the footpaths which enable us to walk beside and even in some cases through the middle of their crops.

I love my early morning walks with the dog, the landscape is second to none and I feel close to God as I walk. It reminds me of a few verses in the first book of the bible; Genesis chapter three, it says that ‘they (that is Adam & Eve) heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze. Adam and Eve were hiding because they had done the one thing God had asked them not to and in doing so had lost their innocence and knew they were naked. It conjures up a picture in my head of God walking alongside human beings in the eve of the day.

Maybe the conversations are similar to the ones I have with God as I walk in his wonderful creation.

What a wonderful thing that the creator of all stoops low to walk with us - we may not see him but we can certainly see his handiwork all around us. So if you get the chance get out and about, enjoy the scenery, if not, take a look outside and remember that God likes to be with us, walking or resting.

God bless, Susan

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Stradbroke Parish Council

The Parish Pump!

MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL 08 June 2015 17 members of the public attended the meeting.

Next meeting of the Parish Council in the Community Centre on Monday 13th July at 7.30pm.

PUBLIC FORUM: one of the editors of the Stradbroke Monthly addressed those assembled on their view of the unpleasantness that has been maintained over past months. Following a comment that the last ‘Parish Pump’ had been biased, rather than run the risk of omitting important detail it is felt it would be best for individuals to request a full transcript of this presentation from the Editors if they wish; I am sure it will be made available.

[Editors Note: The transcript is available at www.stradbroke.org.uk/profile/TheStradbrokeMonthly.]

PLANNING (further details can be obtained from the Clerk): Applications considered: 1414/15 erection of single storey rear/side extension. Erection of cart lodge. Poplars, Laxfield Road Approval recommended by a majority vote for the above application: PS prop; RP-S seconded; OC did not vote – declared interest 1876/15 pollard and re-shape reducing by approx. 35% - yew tree at front Fir Cottage, Church Street Approval recommended unanimously Results of planning applications considered by MSDC since the PC last met: Planning permission refused for: 1097/15 prior approval (Class MB (A&B)) of proposed change of use of agricultural building to a dwelling house (use Class C3) and for associated operational development Valley Farm, New Street 1193/15 Prior approval (Class R) of proposed change of use of Agricultural building to a flexible use within Shops (Class A1), Financial and Professional Services (Class A2) Restaurants and Cafes (Class A3) Business (class B) Storage or Distribution (class B8) Hotels (class 1) or Assembly or Leisure (class D2) Valley Farm, New Street Other Planning Matters: 1195/15 erection of 3 bed dwelling including new access, off street parking and landscaping and additional parking to front of No 68 Westhall 68 Westhall Changes had been made to the plans for this application to reflect the concerns of the Highways Department. The original plans showed a tandem parking space but this area had been enlarged to provide for a turning area. Highways was not now minded to advise refusal as its concerns had been met by the new layout. Members voted by a majority vote to recommend approval: PS proposed approval; RP-S seconded; 10 voted for approval 3 abstained (GC; OC; VL) OTHER BUSINESS: CHURCHYARD TIDY UP: following the tidy up a check was made on the headstones. Lettering on several had worn away completely and it was decided that as these, and others, become unsafe they would be removed to be leant against the church railings.

LIBRARY & COURTHOUSE: the results of the consultation on opening hours had been submitted to the Library Board and SCC and was now with the Post Office. Decision pending.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN: work is ongoing and it was hoped that useful information, ideas and comments would be forthcoming from residents who attended Festifull.

POLICE REPORT: since the last meeting there had been 1 crime - deemed not in the public interest to disclose.

“This is the last Parish Pump from this particular clerk, as it was with regret that I read out a statement of my resignation from the Parish Council at the June meeting. Major motivators had been the degree of nasty comment on various social media sites and the feuding that had been going on. Unfortunately, some reporting of this statement was somewhat inaccurate in that it gave the impression that the Clerk had resigned because of certain members including those who comprised the working party to coordinate the handover to a new clerk. This was not so…the petty feuding, both inside and out of the Parish Council, has grown to such an extent that it seems to be poisoning the good work that has been done over the years by members past and present and had led to the loss of dedicated Councillors. The presumption that it is all right to vilify a person because they do not agree with another’s point of view is abhorrent and this was prevalent within and outside the Council. The old saying that ‘if you can’t say something good about someone, don’t say anything at all’ should be heeded more often and I just hope that people will make an effort to think and pause before they blog, tweet, write on Facebook or email. In addition, I have been told by two separate people in the same week that I had demonstrated bias so it was clearly time to go. I have been with Stradbroke Parish Council for eight and a half years and am very sorry to be leaving. I will miss working with the councillors, Chairmen – Annie, Nick and (briefly) Stuart and you, the residents, but when the impression is given that your advice is suspect, confidence is lost. Through the medium of this column I would like to thank everyone who has helped me over the years and those who have sent me kind messages since my resignation was announced. I wish the Council, and my successor, well.

Members of the public and press are very welcome to attend meetings of the Parish Council and to bring matters of concern or information to the attention to Members in the time allocated to the Public Forum, which takes place prior to the start of every meeting. Minutes of the meetings are held in the Library and are posted on the Notice Board and stradbrokeonline.org.uk Carol Smy”

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Community Centre at 7.30pm on Monday, 13 July 2015.

New telephone number: 07555 066147 **please make non-emergency calls between 0830 and 1800hrs Monday to Friday only**

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Kitchens

Household Maintenance

Bedrooms Fencing

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General maintenance & repairs

Mobile: 07867 533745

Just ask.

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Organisations

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Life in the Legion John Graham presided over the June meeting in the absence of Chairman Michael Burton on holiday; he brought along Tony St.Quinton from Brundish who spoke on his experiences in the British and Australian Army. It was amusing, very interesting and well presented. A vote of thanks to him was proposed by John Graham. Treasurer Bernard Mills gave his usual report. On display was an engraved Tankard in memory of Simon Crowe to be awarded annually to the member (not officer) for services to the branch. Ted Bootle and Alan King again made the Normandy D-Day visit where a wreath was laid on behalf of the branch.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 9th at Laxfield King’s Head at 11.30 am with a guest speaker being arranged. Members, please attend if you are able.

Michael Burton, Chairman.

W.I. A bright and busy evening started with our President Dorothy Readman requesting that we stand to sing Jerusalem, but not before telling us that the last time she sang it was the previous week on June 2nd at Buckingham Palace.

More later. After her welcome address, Dorothy presented the birthday posies and a beautiful basket of flowers from the Maynard Floristry to June Hampson to congratulate her and her husband Allan on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Many congratulations from us all.

Before commencing her secretarial report, Dianne now our fashion guru, went retro as she regaled us with facts about her evenings outfit. She informed us that, that very morning she had heard from the Paris Catwalks that shoulder pads were back in fashion, as in Paris in 1988. We were all impressed!

After news of the Centenary Picnic at Glenham Hall, the visit to Holkham Hall and the challenge by Halesworth W.I. to a Kurling match, it was time for Dorothy to tell us all about her visit to Buckingham Palace, where she attended a Garden Party in the presence of HRH Duchess of Cornwall, HRH the Countess of Wessex and HRH Princess Alexandra to mark the 100 anniversary of the W.I. It was very clear from what she told us, that in spite of the weather it had been a wonderful, friendly and exciting day and how proud she was to have represented Stradbroke W.I. On a pleasant June evening our speaker’s subject was Leprosy, not a topic we thought we would enjoy, but how wrong we were. The softly spoken Linda Culwick, with the aid of projected photographs gave us a really interesting talk. It centred round the ‘Anandaban Leprosy Mission’ in Nepal. ‘Anandaban translates into ‘The Forest of Joy’.

Wonderful work was done there by the staff, transforming people suffering from this awful disease, who had little or no self esteem, into bright human beings with a purpose in life. Linda told us that Leprosy was now easily curable by a multi drug therapy if caught in time. Sadly superstitions still persisted in places, and people who contracted leprosy still thought they had been cursed as a punishment, were banished and did not then seek help. Linda then informed us that the recent earthquake had caused major damage to the hospital, but the resilient staff had erected tents where once there had been wooden buildings, and it was business as usual. Prue Rush gave a moving vote of thanks to Linda, and stated that it was not often that Stradbroke W.I. could be silenced, but through the sheer interest created by her talk she had managed it, as you could have heard a pin drop.

Thurs. July 9th ‘Summer Meeting’ when we meet at 6 pm. in the Community Centre.

Gill Bird.

Friends of All Saints Church Our Concert was held on Sunday, 21st June, and The Annual General Meeting is on Wednesday, 15th July at 7.30 pm in The Community Centre. All are welcome.

It is with regret that I inform you that we will not be holding the Tea Party on Saturday, 22nd August.

There’s still a chance to be included in our 2016 Calendar Photos@Stradbrokeonline.org.uk. The calendar will be printed towards the end of 2015, and available for sale from November. All proceeds will be donated to the restoration fund for All Saints Church, Further details about the competition can be found by going to the FOASS page Stradbroke Calendar - 2016 www.stradbrokeonline.org.uk Margaret Streeter, m.streeter@btinternet.com

Lottery Bonus Winners 25 T. Moore, 24 J. Dann, 6 A. Naulls, 17 R. Copping £48 donated to Tennis Club, £48 donated to District Bowls Club

Mary Ellis

Stradbroke Over 60s We have recently had a trip to Great Yarmouth. I am pleased to say that it was another fine day which was enjoyed by all. Our next trip to Woodbridge with a Strawberry tea on the way home at Friday Street farm shop, has been arranged for Thursday 23rd July. The July meetings will be on the 2nd and 16th July. Our August meetings will be on the 6th and 20th August. All of our meetings are held in the Community Centre from 2 till 4 and if you care to join us anytime you will be made most welcome.

Joan Grimes

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Organisations

Stradbroke Primary School What a busy and exciting year we have had here at Stradbroke Primary School! Our 150th Birthday Celebrations have been varied, full of fun and most of all a great source of historical learning for the children. What better way to learn is there, than experiencing aspects of life in different times first hand? The children have found out about and worn the fashions of the last hundred and fifty years, listened to, and performed a whole selection of music and songs, studied the art and artists of the times – including dance, music and drama – and prepared and eaten food from different eras. Their understanding has been supported by whole school and class educational trips from experiences at the theatre to an Evacuation Day on the North Norfolk Railway, with many more in between. They have learned about our heritage and found out what it means to have their own history – locally and nationally. Our fabulous end of year production has brought the celebrations right up to date with an all singing all dancing modern production called ‘Move It!’ The six ‘special’ days we planned have given a focus providing opportunities for children to work together across the school, for parents and visitors to share children’s learning and for our creative approach to be successfully woven into the rich and exciting curriculum we planned. With thanks to the whole staff and parent support, this has truly been a year with many valuable memories! We even met the great great-granddaughter of J C Ryle, the man who founded our school! (See picture - Victoria Ryle holding an original key to the school!)

Our theme this year has been ‘All the World’s a Stage’ and school has provided the stage for the children to perform and shine at their very best. We wish our Year 6 Leavers a fond farewell, as they move to high school and take their next steps in life, as do we look forward to welcoming our new intake of Reception children in September.

As we move into the new school year, we are already planning events. Our Year 4 and 5 children will be taking part in our annual visit to The Horstead Centre in Norwich, with their peers from All Saints Laxfield. Outdoor activities including canoeing, bushcraft, climbing and low ropes are on the agenda - along with a barbecue and campfire. A great experience!

This year, our Harvest Festival is to take on a new feel when we are planning, after the service in Church, to host our own ‘Farmer’s and Craft Market’. The children and parents will be running stalls where they will be selling a wide variety of homemade, home grown produce. We will be growing and making in school! Do you have produce you would like to showcase and sell? Would you like to come along and join us? If you would like to run a stall or come and see what we have on offer, we would like to welcome you on Thursday 8th October. The market will run from 2.30pm. Please contact the school office if you are interested.

Mrs L Walsh, Head of School

Stradbroke High School After a rigorous selection process our new Head Boy, Head Girl and Senior Prefect team for September 2015 has been appointed. Many congratulations to the team.

The team will be enjoying a trip to London to visit the Houses of Parliament later this month.

HEAD BOY: James Cleverley, HEAD GIRL: Heather Cutler DEPUTY HEAD BOY: Levi Chapman, DEPUTY HEAD GIRL Isabelle Malins SENIOR PREFECTS: Amelia Chilvers, Jessica Rutherford, Ada Wairimu, Daniel Gibbs Jamie Hurren Jill Whatling

Community Centre AGM At our Annual General Meeting on Friday, 22nd May, Roger Turkington (Chairman) reported on a successful year with bookings up 20%. We ended the financial year with a Bank Balance of £20,610, an increase of £6,479.00 on last year. Wendy Reeves (Cinema Guru) and Eileen Shelford (Treasurer) are both standing down from the committee; they will be sorely missed. Members of the existing committee who were prepared to stand were elected en bloc and Mike Moody, Karen Lynch, Velda Lummis, Dennis and Jane Merritt and Callum Towler were coopted. The officers for the ensuing year are - Chairman – Roger Turkington, Secretary - Margaret Streeter, Treasurer - Mike Moody, Bookings - Claudene Merrit, Bar Person - David Merritt.

Margaret Streeter

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Organisations

Stradbroke Archive and Records Association-SARA This school year the Stradbroke Primary School is celebrating 150 years since it was opened. The Rev J C Ryle (pictured left) and rector of All Saints Church, raised the money to build the school when he realized that the education being given to those children whose parents could afford to pay for it, was ‘next to useless’. (His words). The new school was opened in September of 1864 and was open to all the children of the village regardless of status although they were separated into upper and lower school - fee paying and non-fee paying. Henrietta Ryle, the reverend's wife and a keen photographer, recorded that day. The Revd. JC Ryle went on to become the first Bishop of Liverpool. His teachings through his books are still followed today.

In June of this year the Rev. J C Ryle's Great Grandaughter Victoria, who lives in Australia and her mother Bridget came to Stradbroke. They visited the school on the day the children and staff were celebrating the 1960s/1970s era and were able to feel and touch the bricks and mortar of the school that previously they had only seen in pictures. Victoria later wrote 'My mother and I had an amazing trip' and also that they both hoped that the village will 'enjoy the final celebration of the 150th anniversary.'

We welcome anyone interested in looking through the digital village archive or in researching their family history at the monthly Archive Sunday - 26th July and at the Court House between 10am and noon.

Ann Readman & Claire Hargrave, Stradbroke Archive and Record Association

1st Fressingfield Scouts We have yet another packed half term ahead of us, our friends from Kenya will be joining us for two weeks and we have summer camp to look forward to. At our weekly meetings we have everything going on from pet care, showing cattle, tennis coaching and outdoor cooking with Beavers. Cubs are out and active with games of all types. The Scout troops are shooting, archery, geocaching, learning field craft skills, honing pioneering skills and taking part in drop hikes. While our Explorers and Networkers focus on Kenya, navigation skills, hiking, hosting an incident hike for neighbouring ESUs, skill at arms, first aid training and taking to the go-kart track again.

Group Open Evening and Annual Presentations: All parents, families and friends are warmly invited to join us for our biggest and best Group Open Evening and Annual Presentations on Friday 17th July starting at 715pm.

There will be lots of fun and games, activities to try – have a go at archery and much more. There will be stalls and refreshments available. If anyone would like a table-top stall please book this with Andrew (07908 262623) at the price of £5 per table.

Phil the Bag: Thank you to all who supported the Phil the Bag collection – just under £200 was raised this time.

We will continue to collect clothing, bags, shoes, belts and bedding (not duvets and pillows, but their cases are fine). However, we have been informed that we will no longer be supplied with the bags, so please leave your donations in secure bin bags being careful not to over fill them please – it is preferable to have 2 half-filled bags than one overflowing! On a couple of occasions now, we have negotiated with other organisations who are holding jumble sales, for us to collect any Phil the Bag items that are not sold at the end of the day. If you know of any organisation holding a jumble sale and you are able to ask them, please let us know so that we can take our roll of bin bags and help them to leave their hall empty.

Andrew Aalders-Dunthorne, Mobile: 07908 262623

Wingfield and District Gardening Club May Meeting: Rodney Tubbs gave us a very clear and uncomplicated view of vegetable growing. The necessity of clearing the plot and using good compost or manure to prepare the ground and if early vegetables are required, to extend the seasons by starting plants early in the greenhouse before sowing some seeds outside or, in the case of broad beans and brassicas, sowing in late Autumn. Sowing can be made easier for carrots by using tape with the seed already in at the correct distance. The advantage of growing salad leaves that can be cut and left to regrow and tomatoes that can easily be grown in bags and that it is very useful to keep a record of when seeds are sown and when harvested so that years may be compared. June Summer Gardens visits: Despite the rain we spent an interesting and enjoyable time re-visiting the gardens we saw in January. Very different in concept, the first is very structured and in its youth, the second a little more conventional and it has been there longer. Although many of the roses in both were delayed in their flowering, it was fascinating to see all the perennials doing their it. Poppies, Foxgloves and Aquilegia were much in evidence, lavender in waiting and roses at the ready! We take a break due to so many commitments and meet again on 24th September, 7.30pm at Brundish Village Hall for a talk by Roddy Taylor on “Plants in Textiles” Caroline Traylen

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All types of excavation work undertaken.

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Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Christenings, Christmas, etc...

Hand-crafted sugar decorations a speciality

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Forthcoming Events

Stradbroke Cinema On Thursday, 16th July we are showing “Still Alice” at 7.00 for 7.30 pm. The Bar will be open and ice-creams on sale in the interval. Entrance is £5.50.

Cast - Julianne Moore, Kristen Stewart, Kate Bosworth, Hunter Parish, Alec Baldwin Directors - Wash Westmoreland and Richard Glatzer. Alice Howland, happily married with three grown-up children, is a renowned linguistics professor who starts to forget words. When she receives a devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer's, Alice and her family find their bonds tested. Julianne Moore gives one of her greatest performances playing the professor. The most intrepid scene in the gorgeous, piercing “Still Alice” is between Julianne Moore and herself. "This is an effortlessly excellent film, about a horribly hard subject” On Thursday, 20th August, it’s “Second Best Marigold Hotel” The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is full up with its long-term residents, co-managers Muriel Donnelly (Maggie Smith) and Sonny Kapoor (Dev Patel) have a dream of expansion, and they’ve found just the place. With plans underway, Evelyn and Douglas (Judi Dench and Bill Nighy) venture into the Jaipur workforce, wondering where their regular breakfast dates will lead. Meanwhile, Norman and Carol (Ronald Pickup and Diana Hardcastle) navigate the swirling waters of an exclusive relationship, as Madge (Celia Imrie) juggles two very eligible suitors, and recent arrival Guy Chambers (Richard Gere), who can weaken the knees of a certain demographic faster than you can say “osteoporosis”, finds a muse in Sonny’s mother, Mrs Kapoor (Lillete Dubey) for his next novel. As his marriage to Sunaina (Tina Desai), the love of his life, quickly approaches, Sonny finds his plans for the new hotel making more claims on his time than he has available. After much grumbling and backbiting, British acting royalty, none more delightful than the sparring of the dames, Downton Abbey countess and James Bond’s one-time superior, and a Hollywood hearthrob, they become a semi-happy extended family embarked on improbable romantic adventures. Proper laughs, some fantastic one-liners and some very well done moments of pathos, it’s beautifully filmed and the big set-pieces are a delight.

Margaret Streeter

Courthouse Café News The Courthouse Café - NOW OPEN! Thursday and Saturday 10 am until 12.30 An initial offer for £2 includes coffee or tea cake or sausage roll.

Drop into the Café for some light refreshment or just a friendly chat and a look at the local paper. WiFi available too!

Community Meal at the Court House Café A French-themed community meal at the courthouse café on Friday 24th July/ Saturday 25th July 2015 7pm for 7.30 dining. Tickets £15. Bring your own wine Tickets available at the library, telephone 01379 384768 during library opening hours or 07507802360 Bon appetit!

Maureen John, Library Manager

Stradbroke RBL Seaside Summer Show Stradbroke RBL are planning a September concert to commemorate VE/VJ days, so: Hold this date!

5th September 2015 Seaside Summer Show at Stradbroke High School.

(More details to follow) Joyce Cooper

Radio Stradbroke July for Radio Stradbroke means just one thing: Stradisphere 2015. Our role is primarily broadcasting the whole event on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk but we will not feel offended if you would rather buy a ticket & attend the festival. As if broadcasting was not difficult enough, Radio Stradbroke will also be running the raffle. All proceeds will go to “HELP for HEROES”. Already, several local businesses have donated raffle prizes, more are always welcome. Ring me on 07796-465347. Raffle tickets are on sale at The Bakery, Rolfe’s Butchers, The Library, Skinners, & The Queen’s Head and will be continue to be sold at Stradisphere. The raffle will be drawn on the Saturday Evening, July 11th. We will be broadcasting for 2 hours before the live music starts on both days.

At noon on Saturday, Radio Stradbroke presents “Stradbrokes Got Talent”, featuring three acts local to the village.

It starts at Noon. Anyone entering before noon will be entered into a prize draw, so come along early & support local talent.

As well as all this, the day job goes on with “Summer Music Nights” on the following Wednesdays: July 29th (DJ Dave), August 12th (DJ Wally Ward), August 26th (Professor Kimberley Bannon), all 20:00 – 23:00. Support Stradisphere, support “HELP for HEROES”, support Radio Stradbroke.

Michael Hugman

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•Mobile massage in the local area.

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Forthcoming events

Wingfield Barns in July and August Theatre Friday 10th July mtp productions present Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor. Open from 6pm. Bring rugs and a picnic if you wish. If it rains there’s room inside. Show begins at 7pm. Licensed bar plus luxury ice creams for sale. Book online at www.ticketsource.co.uk (booking fee applies) or call mtp on 01394 385022. Tickets £12. Family ticket (2 adults accompanying 2 children under 16 years) £40.

Cross dressing, dirty laundry and love triumphant! First performed in 1600 or 1601, The Merry Wives has been one of the most popular of Shakespeare’s comedies in every century since.

Concert Saturday 25th July 7.30pm. Andrew Burke and Louise Cockerill in concert. All tickets £8. Andrew and Louise have both appeared at the Barns before in sell out performances, but this is the first time that they have produced their own unique evening of songs and music at the piano.

Art Exhibitions 25th July to 30th August. Wednesday to Sunday 11am until 4pm.

The International Mini Print Exhibition returns to the Barns with over 700 prints by artists from all over the world.

Affordable art on your doorstep. Admission free.

In Gallery 1 there will be an exhibition by contemporary artist Doug Kemp, who currently exhibits with the Royal Academy ' East Anglia Group'. He has exhibited widely in the UK and United States. His work is graphic, bold and very colourful and we are delighted to be presenting his work at the Barns. Opening times and dates as for the Mini Print Exhibition.

Themed Walk Wednesday 26th August 1 - 4.30pm The Wonders of Wingfield - from ancient to modern. A circular walk around Wingfield organised by Waveney & Blyth Arts including the 14th century church and a visit to the art exhibitions at Wingfield Barns. Cost is £5 or £4 for W & BA members. For further details check the website: www.waveneyandblytharts.com Theatre Saturday 29th August at 4pm.

Made2Measure Theatre Company brings you ‘An Engagement with Death’ a 1950s Whodunnit as part of the Harleston & Waveney Festival. For further details check out our website Fitness Classes Emily continues with her ‘Fitness for Life’ classes every Thursday from 10am until 11 am.

NEW Art Classes Open every Tuesday 10am – 4pm for details contact John Parker on 07442491734 or e mail artistjparker@gmail.com See our website, www.wingfieldbarns.com for further details of all our events.

Sue Preston

What does ‘C’ stand for?

On Friday 25th September, between 11 am and 4 pm, it stands for Come along to the Community Centre and join us at our Café for Coffee, Cake, Craft Stalls, Cooking and Conversation and raise money for Cancer Charities by Caring. It is the day of the MacMillan Coffee Morning and we will be serving all of the above and more, including bacon rolls, to raise money for this and Cancer Research UK. There will be a Pampered Chef demonstration to tempt your taste buds and stalls to tempt you to spend! If you would like a stall, please contact either Liz on 07986 890382 or myself on 07505 355476, as soon as possible.

All cake, biscuits, helping hands and donations will be very gratefully received. Please put the date in your diary and we will ‘C’ you there!

Karen Lynch & Liz Brown

Strawberry Tea Strawberry Tea and Open Garden at The Olde Coach House, Brockdish, IP21 4JY on Sunday 12th July 2pm -5pm.

Raising funds in aid of Cancer Research & Village Defibrillator.

Teas and Refreshments, Bring & Buy Plant stall, Tombola, Raffle. Admission £1 Contact Jackie or John Spooner Tel: 01379668146 or Email jackiespooner@btinternet.com Jackie Spooner

"Showstoppers!"

The greatest and most memorable hits from opera and the shows - including solos and choruses from Carmen, La Traviata, West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables.

Starring Claire Weston (soprano) and Lewis Andrews (tenor), with the Phoenix Singers, conducted by Andrew Cantrill.

7-30pm Saturday 11th July 2015 at the Headmaster Porter Theatre, Framlingham College Tickets £15 adults, £7.50 under 18s (includes interval reception) Available from Hall Farm Butchers, 25 Market Hill, Framlingham, William Glasse (William@glasse.org.uk or 07802 597971) or on the door. Charity No. 1076549 Stephanie Askew

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Open 8am–6pm Monday to Friday all year round. For all enquiries, contact Stephanie on: Phone: 07787154143 Email: stephanie.a.harvey01@gmail.com

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Forthcoming Events

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The Stradbroke High School CARnival Sunday the 13th of September 2015 10am – 4pm.

“Come rain or shine – a cheap family fun day out for the whole family.”

Making use of the huge school fields or the large school halls if wet, we intend to make this year’s event the best yet. We already have booked 50+ art, craft and funfair stalls, 100s of “Top Gear” performance and classic cars and bikes, live music, Samba Band, aircraft fly-past, bouncy castles, Lazer Blast, huge fairground rides and of course lots of BBQ food, drinks, cakes and ice-cream. Entry is only £3 for all adults and all 16 and under are free. All profits will be spent directly on the pupils.

Future dates for your info are: Scrap metal collection - Saturday the 7 of November 2015. Family quiz night – sponsored by the “Taste of the Raj” Indian restaurant in Harleston. Friday the 20 of November 2015. A new Christmas Art and Craft Fair – Saturday the 28 of November 2015 10am. Xmas large cash and prize draw - with tickets going on sale at the CARnival. The Friends of the High School website has all the latest updates and photos of all our recent purchases on it. http://www.stradbrokehigh.co.uk/profile/FOSH Thank you to everyone for your continued support. Registered Charity 1096034.

Nigel Brown. Chairman of the Friends. Mobile: 07771 838957 th

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Coffee Morning for Stradbroke Cricket Club Saturday 25th July Coffee Morning iao Stradbroke Cricket Club 10-1 at Sycamore House, New Street.

On Saturday 25th July a Coffee Morning will be held at Sycamore House, New Street, Stradbroke, home of Mike and Pat Grigg. The event runs from 10am until 1pm and will raise funds for Stradbroke Cricket Club. There will be coffee, tea, cake and other delicious refreshments, as well as a raffle, cake stall, games and time to chat. Please come and join us in Mike and Pat's beautiful garden - or inside if the weather is not so good!

Thank you, Julie Thompson

Summer Walks Stradbroke's paths have never been in better condition and the Suffolk Countryside is at its very best at the moment. Do join us for some of these guided walks, or ideally all of them!

Stradbroke Friday Evening Guided Walks All evening walks will leave the Community Centre at 6.45 p.m. promptly.

There is no need to book. Just come along!

1. Friday 3rd July. 6.45 pm An evening walk to Doggetts & the Battlesea Green area and then back by a different route. (3.5 miles) 2. Friday 10th July. 6.45 pm An evening walk past Stradbroke Mill out to Pixey Green and then back by a different way returning via Drapers Hill and exploring the paths to the north-east of the village. (4.5 miles).

3. Friday 17th July. 6.45 pm A newer route to Denham on Malcolm Easey's land, past the Llamas and Alpacas and back via Denham Church and Thorpe Hall. (7.5 Miles). … and also … Two Longer Walks 4. Wednesday July 15th at 10.30 a.m. To Brundish and Back 11 miles This is a joint circular walk with Waveney Ramblers to Brundish and back by another route. We shall stay together as a group and walk at a steady 3.00 mph.

Bring sandwiches for a Picnic Lunch at Brundish Church. Meet at the Community Centre. We shall leave promptly at 10.30 a.m.

5. Sunday August 2nd 8.30 a.m. The Stradbroke Walking Marathon (26.25 miles) This is a joint walk with Waveney Ramblers, the LDWA and those energetic inhabitants of Stradbroke who would like to take part. There is no need to book. For this social marathon, we shall stay together as a group and walk at a steady 3.00 mph via Fressingfield, Weybread, along the Waveney River to Brockdish. Then to Hoxne and back to Stradbroke via Horham and Wilby.

Meet at the Community Centre. We shall leave promptly at 8.30 a.m. Bring refreshments for a Picnic Lunch at Brockdish Church after 13 miles.

A free Minibus will be available all day, offering the chance to drop out at 7, 13, 16 and 21 miles. It will also be equipped with plenty of free water.

Leaders: Gerald Jenkins 01379 384 825 Martin Watson 01502 575 525 Gerald Jenkins

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News & Views

The Old Rectory Pond Renovation The recent work surrounding this has stirred much curiosity. As such, I have written a piece about what is going on and included photographs both past and present - some featuring well-known village faces! Some of the photographs are a little grainy so to appreciate them fully it is better to place them on the village website stradbrokeonline.org.uk - so do visit the website to read the whole story.

Gillian Rennie-Dunkerley

Diss, Thetford & District Citizens Advice offering Pension Wise appointments Diss, Thetford & Citizens Advice is delivering Pension Wise appointments across Norfolk and Suffolk giving people access to free and impartial pension guidance in their local area.

Following pension reforms on April 6, people approaching retirement have greater freedom over how they can use their pension pots. People will be able to take a lump sum, take out an annuity or a mixture of both. Pension Wise is a new Government service designed to help people make sense of their pension options, and empower them to make the right choices for them.

Diss, Thetford & District Citizens Advice will be delivering free face to face Pension Wise sessions which are available to book now. The 45 minute appointments will be tailored to the individual, taking into account the value of their pension and their plans for retirement. A Pension Wise appointment may help you if: You are approaching retirement or are 55 or over Have a defined contribution pension Are thinking of accessing your pension in the next six months Guidance appointments are also available on the telephone, delivered by the Pensions Advisory Service. People can also get information and general guidance online at www.pensionwise.gov.uk.

We will be delivering Pension Wise appointments from Shelfanger Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4FH, Mondays to Fridays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. We also deliver the Pension Wise service from other Citizens Advice locations throughout Norfolk and Suffolk.

To book a telephone or face to face appointment, call 0300 330 1001.

Tom Smith

Borderhoppa Coffee & Craft Morning Stradbroke Community Centre – Wednesday 29th July – 11am – 2.00pm. Borderhoppa Community Transport will be holding a coffee & craft morning in the community centre. We will be promoting the Borderhoppa service, serving tea/coffee, cakes and refreshments and there will also be local people selling crafts, plants etc. and a raffle. Come along and enjoy a cuppa, a chat and and browse the stalls. At present we still have spaces for stall holders. If you are interested in joining us and have some crafts, produce (cakes, jams etc.) or plants to sell please give Carole a call.

We are not charging a fee for a table but ask if you could donate one small item for the raffle. For more information please call: Carole Tilston 01379 384087 or email carole.tilston@gmail.com Bordahoppa – Free Transport for Jobseeking 16-24 year olds Bordahoppa, the bookable public transport service, is offering free door-door transport for jobseekers aged 16-24 to Long Stratton, Harleston and Diss Job clubs and to attend job interviews.

For more information please contact Borderhoppa 01379 854800 Nigel Brett, Mid Suffolk District Council

Stradbroke Allotment and Gardeners’ Association Summer is upon us and things are growing up the plot. It won’t be long until we are frantically harvesting produce, albeit later this year. The cold spring has put most things back by at least two weeks. Saying that, the strawberries this year are amazing. So many and so big! Artichokes seem to be creating lots of flower heads as well. One of our plot holders has a delicious recipe for you. So enjoy.

Helen Pleasance I have a glut of artichokes at the moment - which is a decadently enjoyable position to be in! Rather than let them grow to their full size and risk the 'choke' dominating the 'heart' I have been doing the following: Harvest baby artichokes when they are around 6-7cm long. Take a sharp pair of scissors and snip off the first few hard outer leaves and hard tips of remaining leaves. Immerse in boiling water for about 5 mins, then rapidly cool by running under cold water Cut the artichokes into quarters. Liberally coat in olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. In a griddle pan cook the artichokes for another 5 mins, whilst turning to ensure all sides have a slight char.

Serve warm or cold for an instant fix of Mediterranean summer.

Heidi Bellamy

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Kickboxing Eye “Monday” Diss “Wednesday” & Harleston “Friday” Kung Fu Dickleburgh “Tuesday” Bungay “Wednesday” & Needham “Thursday” For Fitness Confidence & Discipline Adrian: 01379 853894 07949 187169

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Etheridge Nurseries Laxfield Road, Tel: 384204 Mob 07781 440140 We will have our Fruit and Vegetable list in the Butchers, or if you phone us we will send you out a copy.

Seed Potatoes , Onion and Shallots available now. Large selection of Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Leeks plants available now.

Hanging basket and Bedding Plants available from the end of April.

Fruit Trees available. Good Deal on Compost . Don't forget Easter.

So why not get in early and order her , a lovely Bouquet, Basket of flowers . Or a planter of some plants .

If you ever have any Gardening questions , why not come up and see us and Roger will help you out.

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Sports Roundup

Stradbroke Cricket Club The Cricket Club continues to lurch from one defeat to another. There are some encouraging signs. Evan Read has joined another 14yo Brett Cotton into the league sides. Notable individual performances, such as Olly Bickley (61 v Nowton), Michael Hugman (53 v Lakenheath), James Webster (49 v Waldringfield), & James Gilbee (8 for 52 v Stowmarket), just need to happen in the same match and a victory will not be far away. The annual fixture against the Headmasters XI went down to the last ball, with David Allum (49) & Dan Tompkins (44) to the fore. As if this was not bad enough, Tom Smith resigned from all duties during June. As well as leaving a big hole in the running of the Youth Section, it puts in jeopardy the planned Turbo 10 league, but we will try to get it organised before July 24 . The new Ladies team will hopefully have played their first fixture by the time the next edition goes to print, so it is not all bad news. Keep supporting your local cricket club!

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Stradbroke Football Club The Football Club held its Annual General Meeting in the Club room on 27th May. President: Don Lummis, Officers Chairman: Michael Ellis, Vice: J. Field Secretary: S. Hambling, Assistant: D. Ellis, Treasurer: M. Ellis plus teas and laundry Committee: D. Penycate, Mickey Ellis, S. Farrington, M. Stammers, B. Stammers, A. Bennett, D. Blain.

The club need to buy new goal posts, hopefully helped to finance it with Youth Football.

The last Cash Bingo in June made ÂŁ52.10. The next ones are 10th July and 14th August.

The team played in a charity match at Worlingworth on 6 June in memory of a player who played for both teams but passed away 2 years ago with cancer. Stradbroke finally won on penalties after a very close game. Well done.

Mary Ellis

Stradbroke & District Bowls Club The Barr's Cup tournament was held on Saturday 6th June, the winner was Mike Murray and the runner-up was Peter Chetwynd. The next Club tournament will be for the Les Parker Cup, on Saturday, 4th July at 5.00 p.m. open to all members.

We will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Community Centre on Saturday, 4th July, 10.30 - 11.30 a.m. for Club funds. There will be some stalls for you to browse around. Hope to see you there.

LEAGUE RESULTS: SAXMUNDHAM LEAGUE Played Sweffling LOST Played Thorpeness WON Played St Audrey's WON

WAVENEY LEAGUE Played Beeches Played Connaught Played Shotford Played White Hart

WON LOST LOST LOST

SAXMUNDHAM K.O. CUP Played Wenhaston WON

JUNIOR CUP Played Easton WON Played Otley LOST We are hoping for fine weather for the Festifull and plenty of people coming to our stall.

August News: A new Club tournament will be held on Saturday 8th August at 5.00 p.m. This is the John Dann Shield, please support this new tournament.

Lily Lofts.

Stradbroke Youth Football Club ****VOLUNTEER NEEDED**** We are in need of a Chairperson for the Stradbroke Youth Football Club as a matter of urgency. Without one The Club cannot function. If there is anyone who is willing or interested in this role please contact Don on 01379 388098 or 0783539766.

Anita Redwood

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THE GARDEN ROOM At FOALS GRANGE, WILBY Bed and Breakfast Located in idyllic countryside, we offer accommodation in an annexe to our traditional period cottage.

You will have private access, king size bed and en suite bathroom; a sofa bed will sleep two children. The room is well equipped and has internet access. We offer an extensive breakfast menu and seek to use local products.

To book contact Debbie GRIFFITHS on 07582 789782 or 01379 384873

Web Site: www.foalsgrange.co.uk

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

Magnolia House, Wilby Rd, Stradbroke Tel: 01379 384097

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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 Unit 19a Fuller Road Industrial Estate Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9EA

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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.

Fiona Patrick’s Therapies Unwind & Relax‌ *Massage * Reflexology* *Hot Stone Therapy* *Facials * Body Scrubs/Wraps* *Indian Head Massage* I am only in Brundish,

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Hammond Garden & Countryside Services Matthew Hammond

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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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Do call before your next special occasion ---Opening Times--Mon – 10am to 6pm; Wed – 10am to 6pm; Fri - 10am to 6pm Sat – 10am to 4pm; Sun – by appointment (please ring) Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays

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Dances, Discos Coffee Mornings Club Meetings Birthday Parties Wedding Receptions If you need a venue for a function “Bring People Together” at

STRADBROKE SPORTS & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Steven Pleasance Carpenter and General Builder From hanging doors To Complete builds 01379 388253

Tel: 384439 for information & bookings

E J BROWN Builder 42 Years in the trade Extensions /period renovations From a new plastic door

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Sports Roundup

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White Hart Bowls Club Results for W.L Beeches away, drew 64-64. All rinks finished with a draw which doesn’t seem to have happened before.

Stradbroke & District home won 93 - 66; Connaught away won 86-66; Shotford away lost 56-62 Results M.S. Fressingfield home won 75-46; Beddingfield home won 61-46; Suffolk Junior Cup lost to Yoxford away 55-98 Lynn Ruth

Table Tennis The new season of Table Tennis for 2015 to 2016 will start again on Wednesday September 2nd at 7.15pm in the Community Centre and each Wednesday thereafter.

We are open to all levels and ages, so if table tennis interests you and you need to keep fit please come along.

For more information please ring me on 01379 384713 Tony Potts

Stradbroke Swim and Fitness Centre Stradbroke Swim & Fitness Centre had a very busy, active weekend in May. On Saturday 16th May we had over 40 junior swimmers take part in our Swimming Lesson PB Gala for Stages 4 & above. Swimmers competed in all 4 strokes over 20m & 40m distances to reward each swimmer with a personal best time certificate, showing them how well they have progressed for our last Gala! The Gala also raised £50 for the Anthony Nolan Trust which is Everyone Active Stradbroke Swim & Fitness Centre’s chosen charity this year. Congratulations to Jade Bishop & Joe Phillips who were most improved swimmers in our stage 7+ group and Patrick Lagerberg & Emily Martin for most improved swimmers in our stage 4-6 group. Our next Gala will take place on Saturday 14th November and is open to all children in our swimming lessons. Cost £5 (including a donation of £1.00 to Anthony Nolan Trust).

The following day, Sunday 17th May we had 125 participants compete in Stradbroke’s inaugural super sprint distance Triathlon. The Triathlon consisting of a 160m swim, 17k cycle & 3k run was hosted by Stradbroke Swim & Fitness Centre in partnership with Active Outdoor Sport designed to be novice friendly and open to all. A large number of participants where first time triathletes which was fantastic to see! The glorious weather brought with it hordes of spectators and well-wishers cheering on and motivating all who took part. With an average finish time of approx. 1 hour every participant had put training in before the event and brought their A-Game on the day!

To keep updated with all the events we run at Stradbroke Swim & Fitness Centre find us online at www.everyoneactive.com or like & follow us on Facebook & Twitter.

Stuart Murdy & Callum Towler

Swimming – 40% of us cannot swim (national survey) Can You? This is a quote from a non/weak swimmer...“To be a swimmer empowers you to go on to amazing things in life. It will add energy and enthusiasm to push yourself harder. Swimming is for everyone, a baby is born to swim, if given the chance he/she will never have a fear of water. Swimming really is for everyone, young, disabled, elderly & literally all abilities, but best of all it can be fun, the water expects nothing of you but to enjoy”!

Get into the Swim. Swimming is a life skill. It is fun and a healthy exercise. It is for all abilities/age. We can all take part. How many of you reading this article can swim? It is amazing that 40-45% of use cannot swim/swim confidently. It is something so many of us would like to learn/do/improve, but are nervous or even fearful about trying because we may fail. Just remember that life begins at the end of your comfort zone and failure is not an option, have courage to try it!

The opportunity at Stradbroke. We are exceptional. In our rural locality of Stradbroke, we buck the trend!

Recently microdots Stradbrokes’ huge national Swimathon success is an example, we are blessed with a facility that most rural areas dream of – A SWIM & FITNESS CENTRE which is probably the best pool in our entire neck of the woods, warm (30 degrees), not deep (1-1.5m), modern, well equipped, small friendly ideal for learners/improvers. It is a successful customer orientated centre that is running lessons for adult and children learners (non- swimmer to swimmer) and improver sessions (swimmer to competent achiever) An invitation Dig deep for a splash of courage & just turn up on a Monday evening at 7.30pm. The next hour could change your life! You will be met by two Instructors Hayley Adams & Len Phoenix, two very experienced Instructors, the mix is Awesome, Try it!

Alongside the adults, we have award winning ASA children’s lessons. You can start lessons from 5 months old, progress to our pre-school lessons, then onto our main scheme. We have lessons suitable for the whole family! With a team of very experienced ASA Instructors we can teach all the family……Don’t Delay, Call Today!

Len Phoenix. Stradbroke Swim Instructor Denise Coduri. Stradbroke Swim Instructor/Swim Lesson Manager

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Letters to the Editor

“Village Of The Year Competition 2015 The Judges came to Stradbroke on Wednesday afternoon, 24th June.

We do hope that they saw the village looking its best, and look forward to hearing the result. - David Streeter” “We have a black and white cat with blue collar, camped out under our (redundant) chicken house. She has 3 kittens about 6 weeks old. Is she yours? Phone 384175 - Daphne Pyer” “The Editor Re. the Parish Magazine.

After hearing and reading of the Parish Clerk's resignation at the Parish Council meeting on Monday, 8th June, I feel I must write and say how saddened I was that she felt it necessary to do this.

I have followed the Agendas of the last few PC meetings on the Stradbroke Website and note the recurrent heated discussions and reactions over the item of the Parish Magazine.

Just for the record, I attended the meeting at Les and Rene Carter's home in Eastlands , 35 years ago when Les had the idea of producing a monthly magazine for the people of Stradbroke. I went with the intention of offering help in any way needed, but, there were so many local folk there willing and keen to take on a job that I wasn't needed. As far as I am concerned, that was the beginning of a very successful magazine that has gone from strength to strength over the years, due to lots of people and various Editors giving up their time and energy.

What started out as quite a 'rustic' affair has developed into a very professional production we can be proud of and with which most villagers, I am sure, are more than happy with.

I write as a former member of Stradbroke PC for 40 years (and incidentally the first female to be elected on to the Council) and never witnessed anything like some of the bad feeling that has crept in over the item of the Parish Magazine and as far as I can see isn't justified. 'If it aint broke - don't fix it.'

Ruth Chambers.

News & Views cont...

What the care cap means to you We have seen an increase in the number of clients and individuals contacting us regarding advice about the care cap. Those that have to pay towards their care believe they will be protected by a “Care Cap” that will ensure that there is a limit of £72,000 on the total they will ever have to pay for their care costs.

This is not as simple as it first sounds and has been described by some as a ‘cap that doesn’t fit’.

What is the Care Cap? The government are introducing a cap on the cost of long term care.

The cap is set at £72,000 and once this has been spent the Government pay the costs. The idea is that this will protect people from using up all of their savings in order to fund their care. This sounds like a good idea and in theory it is. However there are several issues with the proposal that affect how the cap will work in practice for older people.

Firstly, you need to be assessed by your Local Authority as having needs that are high enough to be eligible for care. You will then need to have a care account opened with your local council.

The next thing to consider is the fact that the cap only includes money spent on ‘care costs’.

For people needing residential care this will mean paying extra for accommodation, food and any other ‘living costs’. These extra costs do not count towards the cap. So in reality, most people will have to spend far more than £72,000 before becoming eligible.

Another consideration is that the cap only includes spending on care services at the rate a council would pay for that same service. Councils are able to arrange deals from their care providers because they are buying in bulk, individuals paying for their own care will often a pay a higher rate than the council does for the same care. Again these ‘top up payments’, do not count towards the cap.

Finally the cap on care has been set at an amount that is more than twice as high as was originally suggested by the Dilnot Commission. By setting the cap at such a high level will mean most people will never reach it. It has been estimated by the Department of Health that just 8% will benefit from the care cap.

Money people have already spent on their care won’t count towards the cap. The Cap on Care will be introduced in 2016. Next issue we will be giving tips on how to stay hydrated during summer.

Claire Bewley, www.mycare-athome.co.uk - 01449 763086

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I am a great supporter of the hospice movement and I continue to work closely with the staff and volunteers to ensure their voice is heard and that recognition is given to them for the excellent work they are doing to look after our families and loved ones during difficult and often distressing times. As an NHS doctor myself I have the utmost respect for the hardworking staff who dedicate themselves to providing the best palliative care for members of our families and community. I was therefore honoured to be asked to present the awards at Trinity Park recently to the long serving dedicated volunteers of St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich.

St Elizabeth Hospice plays a vital role in caring for people with progressive illnesses in Ipswich and Suffolk. The volunteers work tirelessly to help look after residents in a variety of different ways, from assisting in a shop to working on a ward. Four of the award winners, Tony Harper, Julia Shoebridge, Eileen Keeble and Janet Pocock, have worked with the hospice for 20 years. Other long service badges were awarded to those who have worked for the hospice for 15, 10 and five years. The most important role of a healthcare professional is caring for our patients and every one of these individuals showed inspirational dedication and enthusiasm for the voluntary work that they carry out.

The most difficult times in our lives are the moments when we require the most compassionate care, not just for patients but also for their family and friends. The hospice movement emphasises the care of the patient themselves rather than an illness and incorporates psychological as well as physical aspects of their wellbeing to maximise their quality of life. During this difficult time it is important that a patient feels comfortable to be themselves and that they receive the highest quality care, whether at home or in hospital.

St Elizabeth Hospice is one example of the vital and inspiring role that the hospice movement plays in our community.

I recently visited St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich and experienced at first-hand the dedicated care and support that the staff and volunteers provide to residents and the fantastic service that they provide for the people of Suffolk.

They not only provide specialist end of life care on site at Ipswich but also provide excellent outreach care for families both at home and in the community enabling patients to choose to be surrounded by their families and loved ones. The free of charge service they provide costs £9.1 million a year to run yet is funded by the support and generosity of our local communities. I welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne’s commitment to hospices in last year’s Autumn Statement to remove the VAT anomalies that existed for hospice charities and refund the VAT that incur, putting them on a more level footing with NHS organisations who provide palliative care.

We must continue to campaign for the vital hospice service that ensures a high quality of life for those towards the end of their lives.

For more information please visit www.drdanielpoulter.com

NEWS FLASH! New Opening Hours For Stradbroke Post Office/Library Starting Monday 3RD August 2015 Monday 2-5pm Tuesday 2-5pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 9-1pm and 2-5pm Friday 2-5pm Saturday 9-1pm Sunday Closed Please send all articles to editors@stradbrokemonthly.co.uk The Stradbroke Monthly team encourages readers to submit letters to the Editor expressing their opinions, comments or insights regarding any of the material that appears in the magazine. The team will publish letters that reflect the diversity of opinions of our readers, but cannot publish all letters received. The Editor retains the right to edit published letters for clarity and length.

The Stradbroke Monthly is published under the auspices of the Parish Council Letters should include the writer's name and be clearly marked ‘FOR PUBLICATION’.

Submission Guidelines can be downloaded from stradbrokemonthly.co.uk Handwritten Submission?

Articles can also be left in the library and will be collected at 10am on the Saturday after the final submission date. However, it makes our job much easier and more accurate if articles can be submitted via email. If you do not have access to email you can use the computer in the library and the librarian will happily help you to submit your article.

Go to www.stradbrokemonthly.co.uk and sign up and we will send you an email to tell when the new edition is up online!

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Ladies Cricket training and Coaching at the Cricket Field 6pm Wingfield Barns “Fitness for Life” 10am – 11am and every Thursday Over 60s meet in the Community Centre from 2pm – 4pm Summer Walk to Doggetts & the Battlesea Green. Leave Community Centre at 6.45pm Wilby Primary School Summer Fayre, 11.30am – 2pm Stradbroke & District Bowls Club Coffee Morning at Community Centre, 10.30 – 11.30am see page 22 The Contact Club meet in the Community Centre at 10am -1.30pm every Tuesday Cameo Lunch Club at Baptist Church 12.30pm Birthday Celebrations 150 Years Stradbroke Primary School see front page.

WI meeting at Community Centre at 6pm Summer Walk out to Pixey Green. Leave Community Centre at 6.45pm Stradisphere Music Festival – Gates open from 6pm. see front page Cash Bingo in aid of Stradbroke Football Club, at Community Centre, 7.30pm Youth Club at the Baptist Church 7.30pm Wingfield Barns, “The Merry Wives of Windsor” from 7pm, see page 16 Summer Reading Challenge “Record Breakers” starts at Library Village Fete at The Rectory Garden, 2 – 5pm, see page 4 “Showstoppers!” at Framlingham College, 7.30pm, see page 16 Stradisphere Music Festival – Gates open from 11.30am, see front page.

Strawberry Tea and Open Gardens, Brockdish see page 16 Parish Council Meeting in the Community Centre at 7.30pm Summer Walk out to Brundish leave at 10.30am from Community Centre.

Friends of All Saints Church AGM, at Community Centre 7.30pm – All Welcome Over 60s meet in the Community Centre from 2pm – 4pm Stradbroke Cinema “Still Alice”, 7pm for 7.30pm, see page 14 Summer Walk to Denham. Leave Community Centre at 6.45pm Drop in for Coffee at the Baptist Church, 10 – 11.30am Community Meal at Court House Café 7pm for 7.30pm, see page 14 Coffee Morning in aid of Cricket Club, 10am – 1pm, see page 19 Village Show at Community Centre, 2 – 4.30pm see page 4 Community Meal at Court House Café 7pm for 7.30pm, see page 14 Wingfield Barns “Andrew Burke and Louise Cockerill in concert” 7.30pm, see page 16 Wingfield Barns Art Exhibitions start from 11am – 4pm Wed – Sun, see page 16 Archive Sunday at the Court House, 10am - 12pm, refreshments available, see page 12 Bordahoppa Coffee and Craft Morning at Community Centre 11am – 2pm, see page 20 Radio Stradbroke “Summer Music Nights” with DJ Dave from 8pm see page 14 Stradbroke Walking Marathon. Leave Community Centre at 8.30am, see page 19 New Opening Hours for Stradbroke Library commence.

The Contact Club meet in the Community Centre at 10am -1.30pm every Tuesday Over 60s meet in the Community Centre from 2pm – 4pm Cameo Lunch Club at Baptist Church 12.30pm Radio Stradbroke “Summer Music Nights” with DJ Wally from 8pm see page 14 Cash Bingo in aid of Stradbroke Football Club, at Community Centre, 7.30pm Over 60s meet in the Community Centre from 2pm – 4pm Stradbroke Cinema “The Second Best Marigold Hotel” 7pm for 7.30pm, see page 14 **ARTICLES FOR THE SEPTEMBER EDITION, STRICTLY BY THIS DATE**

26th Drop in for Coffee at the Baptist Church, 10 – 11.30am Wingfield Barns Themed Walk “Wonders of Wingfield” 1 – 4.30pm, see page 16 26th 26th Radio Stradbroke “Summer Music Nights” with “Professor” Kimberley Bannon from 8pm see page 14 29th Wingfield Barns “Engagement with Death” 1950s Whodunnit, 4pm, see page 16 September 2nd 5th 5th

Table Tennis starts at the Community Centre, 7.15pm and every Wednesday see page 27 Coffee Morning at Mallards, Bishops Way i.a.o. All Saints Church. 10 – 11.30am, see page 4 Stradbroke Royal British Legion “Seaside Summer Show” – further details to come.