The Stradbroke Monthly July/August 2016

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July/August 2016

No.424

It’s incredible to think a full year has nearly passed since last year’s Stradisphere Music Festival.

With 2015s line up being so strong, it has been a real challenge to improve on the quality we had in previous years, but we think we may have done it!

Using one simple rule. “Go Big Or Go Home!” we have successfully secured one of the world’s best tribute acts in Bon Giovi alongside tributes from Oasis, Sting & The Police, Madness & The Specials as well as Elvis. We also have the pleasure of Tess Burstone who has worked alongside the Likes of Pixie Lott & The Pink Floyd Show.

We have also searched high and low to bring you some of the best acts our region has to offer, who will be featured throughout the whole weekend.

Walkway who regularly support Status Quo and are one of East Anglia’s biggest bands and alongside them are The Signs, formally Twisted Piglet, who have supported acts such as Lulu and The Proclaimers. As always we work tirelessly to deliver an event for all the family, there will be various stalls and activities for all. Again a donation will be made to Help For Heroes and the Main Stage will forever have James Griggs name. We also intend to use money from raffles to support music projects within the community.

Stradisphere has financially invested the most it ever has purchasing its own Stage, Lighting and other equipment. We have recruited a professional design and PR team to work alongside the already existing committee. We have also now officially recruited our newest team member, our mascot “Peaky” the Astronaut. Tickets will be available online up to the event (with E-tickets home printing) and in the Spar and the Library whilst stocks last.

Gates open Friday from 5pm

(Gate Price £15) Featuring: Elvis, Tess Burstone, Bon Giovi & many more Gates open Saturday From 11am

(Gate Price: £23 before 5pm or £15 if arriving after 5PM) Featuring: (Before 5pm) Mothership, Madness & The Specials (After 5pm) Sting & The Police, Bruce Springsteen & Oasis Plus some of the best bands and artists our region has to offer!

More Info at stradisphere.co.uk

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Local Churches Stradbroke Baptist Church

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Stradbroke Baptist Church, Laxfield Road, Stradbroke, Suffolk We welcome you to join us - For July Service each Sunday at 10:15am -- Service leaders in July: 3rd Rev. G. Lee 10 TBA 17 Quiet Waters 24 TBA We welcome you to join us – our activities for July: th

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Good – Bad Happy- Sad My friend Norman tells this story. As a lad growing up on the family farm, his mother always made her own scrumptious Christmas puddings, two to be eaten at Christmas and the third stored in the farmhouse pantry as a special treat for dad’s birthday in April. However, one year when mother went to prepare the birthday lunch as she lifted the pudding bowl from the top shelf she was surprised to find how light the bowl was and on looking she found a small hole in the greaseproof where a mouse had entered the bowl and over time had totally devoured the pudding. The bowl was clean with only a few mouse droppings inside.

Result - one very happy mouse, one very sad dad, or one well fed mouse and one hungry father.

By the time you read this article the results of the referendum will be known, to leave or to remain in the European Union. Some people will be over-the-moon whilst others will be distressed and fearful of the future. Time alone will reveal the wisdom or folly of the public vote. Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but sadly not helpful in this or any other situation. It is not part of human capacity to be able predict the future. Only Almighty God knows the future: the fulfillment of prophecy in the Bible is unique. The record deserves our scrutiny and equally we need to be aware and heed the Bible’s predictions regarding our future.

And finally THANKS Three months ago I asked for help in running our Cameo Lunch Club. Two kind ladies have now joined the helpers and in June we were able to provide a delicious meal for thirty six people. Thanks!

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

Can We Help?

Our telephone number is 07749 445531

The Stradbroke Good Neighbours Service

Need a lift to the Surgery or for an appointment at hospital?

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.

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Local Churches

All Saints, Stradbroke

All Saints Church Stradbroke. 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.

Services:

JULY AUGUST Family service & Baptisms 7th Aug 10.30 am Village service with Baptists Holy Communion, said service 14th Aug 8 am Holy Communion, said service Holy Communion with c/tea 21st Aug 11 am Holy Communion Holy Communion, said service 28th Aug 8 am Holy Communion, said service Summer Celebration, Shotford Farm followed by refreshments 4th Sept 11.00 am Family service + Baptism followed by coffee/tea 3rd July 11 am 10th July 8 pm 17th July 11 am 24th July 8 am 31st July 5 pm

Tea & Toast – 12th July: The next monthly drop- in morning from 9.15 to 10.30 am at the Community Centre for anyone who would like to chat over a cup of tea or coffee and some toast. Everyone is very welcome. We will have a box of toys available so any little ones will be welcome too. See you there. We will leave August but join together again in September.

Stradbroke All Saints Fundraising Committee The committee worked so hard to make the Flower Festival so successful. 29 arrangements adorned the church depicting the Queens 90th Birthday, and our grateful thanks go to all who arranged the flowers. The Grand Raffle was well supported with Nick Stones winning the £50. Our thanks must go to Spar for their most generous donation. Approx £1,100 was raised. A worthwhile contribution to our funds. The Baptist church kindly gave books on the Queen as well. Our next fund raising is the Village Show organised by Roly Copping. Shedules are out, so please enter the various categories and make Rolys efforts worthwhile. Just a note for your diary. October 7th Hattie Bennett is visiting us for a “Cello evening”. Not to be missed. She has now been awarded an MBE in the Queens Honours List. So keep this date free. We are also having a Summer Vintage Afternoon Tea in the Rectory garden. More details next month. Thanks for all your contributions to the raffle.

Mary Ellis

All Saints - From the Rectory Dear friends and neighbours Firstly, I need to tell you that Fressingfield church will be closed to visitors, unless by appointment, from 13th June to the beginning of September while the inside is redecorated; likewise Metfield will also be closed for a few weeks as contractors redecorate. This, of course, will mean disruption to our services As I was thinking about the need to move services, the recent tragic events in Weybread, and that at any one time, many of us are coping with major change in one way or another, for example illness, bereavement or unemployment, I realised that there are not many certainties in life either, only the one we all have in common, which is death, and we rarely talk about it. Death brings a lot of change, sadness, loneliness, sometimes a need to move house or financial difficulty. It’s different for each of us but all of us will experience change.

As a Christian, I believe in life after death; heaven, a place of beauty and the bible talks not about death as much as eternal life. But of course, whatever you believe, change is going to be part of the outcome; but God is unchanging; he loves us whether we acknowledge him or not.

Jesus said to his disciples and he says the same to those who follow him today; ‘You did not choose me but I chose you’. I believe in a God of loving mercy, who, when we take a tentative step towards him, opens wide his arms and says ‘Come, I have been waiting, because I choose you. With God on our side, we need never fear change.

May you know God’s blessing this summer time.

Susan

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Stradbroke Parish Council

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The Clerk’s Report

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Community Centre at 7.30pm on Monday, 11th July 2016.

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8 members of the public attended the meeting.

Planning Applications supported: 2363/16 Prospect Farm, Laxfield Road, IP21 5JJ : erection of 1.5 storey extension, 2 x single storey extensions to rear and insertion of window at first floor to rear elevation. Revised scheme to previously approved 3684/13 2458/16 Watermeadow Lodge, Neaves Lane IP21 5JE : variation of condition 2 of application 1921/15. Erection of bungalow building to create ancillary garage and erection of outbuilding to form garden shed.

Further information was requested for 2035/16 – offices at the rear of Chestnut House, Wilby Road IP21 5JP : notification of prior approval for a proposed change of use of a building from office use (B1) to a dwelling house (C3).

No vote took place.

Results of planning applications considered by MSDC since the PC last met: 1087/16 Valley Farm IP21 5JL– granted.

1629/16 Fig Tree Cottage, New Street, IP21 5JJ – granted 1878/16 Turtle Dove Cottage, 4 Priory Close, IP21 5HD – no update available at time of meeting Other Planning matters: Community right to bid – the nomination by Mid Anglia Branch of CAMRA of the Queens Head Public House was accepted on 12 April 2016 by MSDC S106 Grove Farm – The Chair reported he had spoken to MSDC and they agreed that the plan shown in the document had been inaccurately drawn but as it was a legal document could not be changed. MSDC confirmed that applications from projects in the vicinity of the area shown would be considered.

Further details on planning can be obtained from the Clerk.

Other Cllr McGregor reported on the following: Brief update of the Offer for local devolution. Public Transport – Cllr McGregor would be happy to hear from anyone who has concerns/issues regarding public transport. Sizewell – the County Council are ready to enter consultations but are waiting for the other parties concerned. Cllr McGregor was asked about the decision to stop printing bus timetables. He confirmed that this was a cost saving exercise The Clerk reported that MDSC briefed Town and Parish Councils on the proposal for devolution across East Anglia. At present the authorities are proposing a Norfolk/Suffolk authority working in a loose federation with Cambs/Peterborough. Details are yet to be finalised but all concerned are hoping that proposals can go out for public consultation in July/August. Further information can be obtained from the Clerk.

Concerns were raised about flooding around the road leading to the Drs Surgery. The culvert will be looked at to see if it is blocked or whether it was sheer volume of rain that fell.

The new road sign on the corner of Queens St and Church St is hidden by overgrown bushes at Church House.

A report was received that the gate post at the Church was very loose; the Parish Council will obtain quotes to have this repaired.

Increased speed checks in and around Stradbroke have been promised by the local Police. The Clerk is working with Suffolk County Council to purchase a new VAS sign to replace the broken one at Westhall th

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.

Dog owners are requested to only use the bins designated for dog waste and not to use the Village litter bins when disposing of dog poo. If the designated bins are full, please take your bags home.

Clerks contact information: Odile Wladon Mobile: 07555 066147 email: stradbrokepc@outlook.com Address: Mill Hill House, Church Lane, Wickham Skeith, Suffolk IP23 8NA

AUGUST MEETING WILL BE 7:30pm Monday 8th August 2016

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Organisations

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Life in the Legion—The Royal British Legion (Stradbroke and District Branch) From the Chairman’s Desk For various reasons attendance was down at our recent meeting at the Laxfield Oak. Bernard Mills spoke on the recent RBL Conference, and I thanked him on behalf of members, he also presented the Secretary and Treasurer’s reports. Recently branch members Ted Bootle, President, and Alan King attended a reception at Stowmarket RBL Club hosted by the Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, Clare, Countess of Euston to honour the ten WW2 “D” Day veterans from Suffolk who have been awarded the Legion of Honour by the French Government.

Michael Burton

W.I. The ladies of the W.I 27 of us plus 3 visitors, gathered in happy anticipation of an evening of ladies fashion through the ages to be presented by Kindra Jones and they were not disappointed. First we had our usual robust rendering of Jerusalem followed by Gill and Jane dealing with the general business and informing us of the marks our members received for their offerings at the Suffolk Show. These were good marks but not enough to win the coveted first prize and we say well done and thank you to the ladies who were brave enough to enter the competition on our behalf, Carol Darling, Jane Gemmill, Carol Bird, Betty Chittock, Patricia Wodward, Phyllis Gunn and Annie Harbrow are their names, a talented bunch. The pieces were on display for our delectation and admiration and we were all most impressed by them. The presentation of birthday posies came next and thanks expressed to our hostesses for the evening. Among our visitors was Kamal Ivory who has decided to join us as of July and so we say welcome to her and thank you for joining ,we hope you will be happy with us.

On to the presentation of the evening as Kindra introduced herself giving us a brief history of how she came to be so involved in historical costumes having worked at Kentwell Hall in full costume and experienced for herself the problems of wearing such heavy and restricting garments, particularly long woollen skirts in wet weather, memories of wet dogs come to mind. The demonstration started with the basics ,that is underwear and corsets. Oh my word I am so glad that we have moved on from the multiple layers, laces and stays that defined the shape a lady should, or as often as not, should not display to the world, although some of the elasticated garments of today can be pretty challenging to wear. With the aid of slides and an impressive ability to quick change from one outfit to the next Kindra led us through a time warp of fashion from the 12 to the 20 century displaying the eccentricities of design and the absolute glory of some of the beautiful silks used for the gowns of the higher class ladies, Jane looked pretty good in a shot silk gown and train of green blue silk as she roamed the hall after the talk, serious envy. The evening passed so quickly in haze of fabric and colour all beautifully displayed and demonstrated and our questions answered with great knowledge. Thanks were offered by Joyce Lee heartily endorsed by us all and we were then able to examine the garments for ourselves and wonder once again at the feel of the fabrics and the horror of the corsets.

Refreshments were served and amid much chatter we reconvened to finish the business of the evening before departing until our July meeting.

The meeting on July 14 at 7.30pm is an open meeting when Gold Medallist from the Chelsea Flower Show Jenny Baker will be demonstrating her skills in flower arranging and it is hoped that as many folk who can will join us for a small fee of £4, which will include light refreshments, and enjoy the evening with the displays being raffled at the end of the presentation. Do come and join us, we look forward to seeing you and enjoying an excellent evening.

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Organisations

Stradbroke pupils appear on BBC’s Spring Watch Unsprung On Tuesday 14 June, a group of 13 Stradbroke High School pupils set off to RSPB Minsmere with Deputy Headteacher, Mr Axtell. First, they were all signed in and rushed into the Discovery Centre for a safety talk. After a small wait, the group walked to the television studio. They all met the floor director and were put into their place ready for their T.V. appearance. A special few were chosen to hold some pictures up for television viewers to see, three of whom were from Stradbroke.

When everyone was in the studio, they all watched a fascinating show presented by Springwatch presenter Chris Packham. Pupils listened to one special guest, an Olympic Gold Medallist in Skeleton Bobsleigh, who had reached an amazing 92 miles per hour on her bob. Another guest pupils met was an author who has written books about nature, her most recent being ‘Rain’. Finally, when the filming was over, they walked back to the minibus and were driven back to school.

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Friends of Stradbroke High School Stradbroke High School CARnival FREE “Zorbs” at Stradbroke High School CARnival Sunday the 11th of September 2016. 10am - 4pm.

The 2016 CARnival is now all confirmed with even bigger and better exciting entertainment for ALL the family. We will have lots of performance and classic cars and bikes, 40+ art, craft and sweet stalls, massive BBQ, cafe and cakes, ice cream, bouncy castles, fairground, rodeo bull, “last person standing”, indoor Lazer shooting, etc etc.

For the first time ever, we have secured some brand new “Zorb balls” which everyone can have a go on for FREE throughout the day. Yes, if you dare - climb inside one of the Zorbs and roll around with your friends or arrange a 5 - aside football team and play "Zorb-football” for free. First come first served so arrive early!! We will also have a live music stage with performances from the school and local bands - along with a special appearance from the new local mum’s choir “Mothership.” So come along and join in the fun and games and support the development of our fantastic School at the same time. All profits will be spent directly on the pupils. Any questions please call or text 07771 838957 Nigel Brown (Chairman of the Friends of Stradbroke High School.)

Registered Charity Number 1096034

The Stradbroke Trust The Trustees of the Stradbroke Trust (formerly known as The Stradbroke Charitable Trust) would like to let you all know who we are and what we do. There are five Trustees – Peter Smith (Chairman), Caroline Barnes (Treasurer), Stuart Crane, Roger Turkington and Jane Merritt (Secretary).

The Trust was set up in 1995, with its principle aim of building the Stradbroke Medical Centre, for the benefit of the residents of Stradbroke. The Trust pays an annual rent to the Parish Council, for the land and receives a monthly rent for the Medical Centre, from the NHS. Over the last 21 years, the Trust has initiated and completed the following major projects. Maintenance and improvements to the Medical Centre; an outdoor fitness track with exercise equipment and drainage of the Playing Field; the purchase of a 6 acre field for allotments, with Community woodland and orchard; the building of a Community store on the Playing Fields for all the Sports Clubs; the creation of a 300m permissive path from the centre of the village to the cemetery and a £10,000 donation for the creation of a multi-use games area at the High School. The total cost of the above was approximately £250,000. The Trust’s status and expertise, has enabled it to attract grant funding and local donations of approximately £200,000, the remainder derived from the rent received from the NHS. At this moment in time, the Trust has just modified the Medical Centre, to create a secure and larger airconditioned Dispensary, in line with the requirements of the Care Quality Commission, at a cost of around £12,000.

We meet four times a year, more if needed and intend to inform you of our future projects, after these meetings.

If you would like to know more about the Trust, then please contact any of the Trustees.

Jane Merritt.

(Secretary for The Stradbroke Trust)

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Parent and Toddler Group On Thursday mornings 9.30-11.00am

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Organisations

Stradbroke Archive and Records Association Summer Fun Stradbroke has always enjoyed a summer party and whether it’s called the Fancy fair, Japanese fair, Street fair or more recently Navy Day, the village each summer comes together to have fun - so finding the following article in The London Gazette dated 5th January 1872 is a bit of a puzzle: ‘The Fairs Act 1871 - Stradbroke Fairs.

Whereas a representation has been duly made to me as Secretary of State for the Home Department by the Justice sitting in the Petty Sessional Division of Hoxne, in the county of Suffolk, that Fairs have been annually held in the parish of Stradbroke, in the said division of the said county, on the third Monday in the month of June and on the 2nd day of October and that it would be for the convenience and advantage of the public that the said Fairs should be abolished: And whereas notice of the said representation and of the time when I should take the same into consideration has been duly published in pursuance of “The Fairs Act, 1871”.

And whereas on such representation and consideration it appears to me that it would be for the convenience and advantage of the public that the said Fairs should be abolished: And whereas it appears that there is no lord or owner of the said Fairs and the tolls thereof: Now therefore, as the Secretary of State for the Home Department in exercise of the powers vested in me by “The Fairs Act 1871,” do hereby order that the Fairs which have been annually held in the parish of Stradbroke , in the Petty Sessional Division of Hoxne, in the county of Suffolk, on the said Monday in the month of June, and on the 2nd day of October, shall be abolished as from the date of this Order.

Given under my hand at Whitehall this 4th day of January, 1872 http://www.stradbrokearchive.org.uk/items/show/502 (Signed) H A Bruce’ There may be a clue as to why these fairs were being abolished in the introductory text to the act where it says: “Whereas certain of the fairs held in England and Wales are unnecessary, are the cause of grievous immorality, and are very injurious to the inhabitants of the towns in which such fairs are held, and it is therefore expedient to make provision to facilitate the abolition of such fairs: “ Oh dear!

Ann Readman, SARA

Radio Stradbroke The Stradisphere Music Festival lasts 16 hours, yet for Radio Stradbroke it started almost as soon as last years finished. Striving to offer a better service each year motivates us all. As usual, every minute will be broadcast on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk from 4pm on Friday with DJ Richard Pierce warm up show, until “Definitely Mightbe” take their final bow on Saturday night. But it doesn’t end there. Each act will be edited and appear as a podcast, for those who attended the festival to hear again, & will be re-run between future broadcasts. It is the one time in the year when we don’t want listeners. We encourage people to attend the festival, but as we reach all four corners of the planet, listening in is the next best thing. A full running order will appear on the website. Stradisphere is the jam, “Summer Music Nights” is the bread & butter, continuing on Wednesdays between 8pm – 10pm throughout July & August, with the exception of July 6th & 13th, when Stradisphere & rehab take precedence. So July 8th & 9th, Stradbroke Playing Field, buy your tickets, come and meet the team, put faces to those voices you hear on the airwaves. Radio Stradbroke is here to stay, Stradisphere is here to stay. It would be like Morecambe without Wise, or the EU without the UK .

Michael Hugman

Borderhoppa Community Transport New Bus Club Lottery The New Bus Club Lottery was established to help Borderhoppa replace older vehicles coming to the end of their useful life. New Bus Club Lottery is open to everyone aged 16 or over.

Each lottery number costs £2.00 per month and participants can purchase any amount of numbers each costing £2.00 per month.

The lottery draw takes place on the last Friday of each month and all winners are notified by post.

If you would like to support your local community transport service and join the New Bus Club Lottery application forms are available to download from our website www.borderhoppa.org, from our drivers or by calling us on 01379 854800.

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Forthcoming Events

Stradbroke Cinema On Thursday, 21st July, we are showing “Room” 7.00 for 7.30 pm. The Bar will be open and ice-creams will be on sale in the interval. Entrance is £5.50. Held captive for years, by a psychotic abuser (Sean Bridgers) in a tiny room with rudimentary cooker, lavatory and washbasin, secured by a heavy steel door with an electronic key code. A woman (Brie Larson) and her young son (Jacob Tremblay) finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for the first time. ROOM is a unique and touching exploration of the boundless love between a mother and her child. After 5-year-old Jack (Jacob Tremblay) and his Ma (Brie Larson) escape from the enclosed surroundings that Jack has known his entire life, the boy makes a thrilling discovery: the outside world. As he experiences all the joy, excitement, and fear that this new adventure brings, he holds tight to the one thing that matters most of all - his special bond with his loving and devoted Ma. As for the performances, Brie Larson and seven-yearold Jacob Tremblay are nothing short of perfect as the central couple around whom this trembling universe revolves “Unforgettably harrowing” All are very welcome to our “Trailer Viewing” for the new season of films on Wednesday, 6th. July in the Club Margaret Streeter room at 10.00 am.

Library/Post Office/Court House Café News CALLING ALL CHILDREN FOR THE SUMMER READING GAME AT STRADBROKE LIBRARY! Libraries everywhere are celebrating 100 years of the worlds’ favourite story teller-Roald Dahl. The Big Friendly Read is you chance to join in the celebrations. All you have to do is read 6 library books over the summer holidays.

As you read the books you will receive special collectors cards with amazing artwork by Quentin Blake. Each card shows some of Roald Dahl’s best-loved stories and some have ‘scratch and sniff smells’! There are also games and activity sheets and a lovely orange wristband. In September we will have a presentation party for all those who have completed The Big Friendly read to come and collect a medal and certificate. Come along to the library and register for the game from Saturday July 16th. If anyone would like to become a volunteer (adults and young people) and help us at the library to run the reading game over the summer holidays, call in at the library and see Maureen.

You need to be over 13 years old. We do need some help so look forward to seeing you. We have an Open Café Board Games Night on Monday July 4th. 7-9pm. Come along and have some fun. Call in at the library for more details. Everyone welcome particularly young people-Bring your friends!

Maureen John Library/Post Office Manager

Stradbroke Over 60s Our July meeting will be on the 7 and 21 . All are very welcome. And on Thursday July 14 we have a trip to Felixstowe.

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Open Gardens Twelve gardens in and around the parishes of Worlingworth and Southolt will be open to the public on Sunday 3rd July from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Garden guides are £4 admits to all gardens (children free) Guides obtainable from Worlingworth church or any of the gardens. Also at the church there will be stalls, cakes, plants books, tombola and a grand draw. Refreshments will be available at Worlingworth church and four of the gardens and at 6.30 p.m. there will be a "Songs of Praise". All proceeds in aid of Worlingworth church.

Vera Abbot

Summer Walk Sunday July 31st 9.00 a.m. Stradbroke to the Source of the River Waveney. (20 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 guided social linear walk, we shall stay together as a group and walk at a steady 3.00 mph via Eye to Redgrave Fen. There we shall see the lake from which the River Waveney flows to form the border between Suffolk and Norfolk. Meet at the Community Centre. We shall leave promptly at 9.00 a.m. Bring refreshments for a picnic Lunch in Eye. A Minibus will be available to bring us back to Stradbroke at a cost of £2.

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The Red Feather Club On Saturday July 2nd there is a 1950s dance from 7.30pm ’til late with band Big Swifty and top London DJ Pat Da Kat making their Horham debuts. Tickets are £10. On Sunday July 3rd, Americana Day, from 10am to 4pm, is a fun family day celebrating all things American. The free event, which includes admission to the museum commemorating the 95th Bomb Group, will offer living history groups, trade stalls and classic American cars, hot rods and military vehicles on display. There will also be a DJ Jamboree.

On Saturday September 24th the 200th mission dance features Skyliner and DJ Big John’s Special. It is from 7.30pm ’til late with tickets £12. Saturday October 22nd sees the annual Help for Heroes dance also from 7.30pm ’til late.

Regular Red Feather Club Public Open Days are the last Sunday of the month from April to October, 10am4pm (Sunday April 24th, May 29th, June 26th, July 31st, August 28th, September 25th & October 30th). The historic Red Feather Club, operated and managed by the 95th Bomb Group Heritage Association, is the official UK museum of the 95th Bomb Group. The award-winning museum in a former NCOs' club exclusively houses uniforms and memorabilia relating to the 95th Bomb Group who flew out of Horham during WW2. The 95th, part of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, flew 334 missions and were the first Bomb Group to perform a daylight raid on Berlin.

They were awarded a record three Presidential Unit Citations and lost more than 600 men in action. The Red Feather Club is four miles south-east of Eye off the B1117 (IP21 5DG).

For details of prices, times, ticket availability etc for dances and other Red Feather Club events visit www.95thbghorham.com Mike Ager

Stradbroke Village Show The village show is on the 23rd July. Vegetable and tomato plants are now ready. Call at 21 Woodfields, Stradbroke. All proceeds to the Village Show.

Roly Copping 01379 384839

Heveningham Hall Country Fair 2016 2nd-3rd July, Gates open 10am-5pm This years attractions include, The Red Devils, Bungee Jump, Tractor Parade, Monster Trucks, Aerobatics, Dog and Duck Show, Battle of Britain flying display, Suffolk Punches, Waveney Harriers, Falconry, Clay Pigeon Shoot, Dog Show, Agility and Flyball, Land Rover Off Road Course and much more. Plenty of entertainment for the children too including, Land Zorbing Balls, Bumper Carz, Bungee and Flatbed Tramps, Obstacle Course, Soft Play Centre and much, much more. Music throughout the day provided by the Ipswich Hospital Band, Suffolk School of Samba and others. And of course, aeroplanes, cars, food and shopping. Prices for a family of 2 adults and 3 children £30 in advance £35 on the gate Adults £10 in advance and £12 on the gate (less £2 for over 60s and disabled) Children £6 in advance and £8 on the gate, under 5s free.

All proceeds go to supporting the local community.

For more information on Whats On and to purchase your tickets go to www.countryfair.co.uk Mike Stephens

INTRODUCING HEVENINGHAM HALL’S INAUGURAL CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE Heveningham Hall, the 18 Century country estate in Suffolk, has announced plans to host an inaugural Concours d’Elegance on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 July in association with auctioneers Bonhams as part of celebrations to mark the Grade I listed Georgian mansion’s 20 annual Country Fair and Capability Brown’s Tercentenary.

The Concours, which will take place in the 5,000 acre estate’s Capability Brown parkland, will play host to 50 spectacular pre and post-war automobiles with trophies available in both these categories.

Commenting on the Concours, Andrew Hall, speaking on behalf of Heveningham Hall, said: “We are inviting exhibitors with particularly rare marques to participate in our first ever show field, which will be set against a backdrop of other attractions including aerobatic displays and vintage aeroplanes landing and taking off throughout the weekend.”

The annual Heveningham Hall Country Fair typically sees around 15,000 visitors descend on the 18 Century Estate and each year the Heveningham Hall Country Fair Trust distributes all proceeds to the local communities for village and school projects, church repairs and individual cases of need.

A 10km run on Sunday 3 July also specifically raises money for ‘Get Kids Going’, a national charity that provides disabled children and young people with the opportunity to participate in sport.

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Friends of All Saints Church Please come along to our Annual General Meeting, to be held in the Webb Room at the Community Centre, on Wednesday, 13th. July, 2016 at 7.30 pm.

Margaret Streeter

Would you like to have ago at ringing Hand Bells?

Stradbroke has a set of 8 Hand Bells, which have just been completely overhauled and are now waiting to be rung, so do come along to The Community Centre on Tuesday 12th July 2016 at 7pm and have a go. All are welcome, from 13 to 100 years old, as a family or an individual, we would love to see you, however anyone under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. For more information phone Graham Johnson on 01379384022 or email gajbrass@yahoo.co.uk Graham Johnson

Football Cash Bingo Cash Bingo is on 8 July in the Community Centre at 7.30pm. Mary Ellis th

Board Games Night and Open Cafe Monday 4th July 7pm – 9pm All Welcome. Come and have some fun! Maureen John

Parachute Party in aid of hospice Adrenaline junkies are invited to join the Parachute Party this July in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice.

The local charity is looking for groups of people to join them and dozens of other supporters to skydive on Saturday 16 July at Beccles Airfield.

The hospice is hoping to have a record number of people in St Elizabeth Hospice history jumping - all in one day!

Joanne Rodger, St Elizabeth Hospice’s events and challenges fundraiser, said: “This year we are holding our first Parachute Party and we are looking for groups of friends, colleagues and families to enjoy the exhilarating experience of jumping out of a plane 10,000ft above ground – on the same day.”

Where possible, groups will be able to go up in the plane together, and skydive one after the other. Each skydiver is asked to pay a £50 deposit and to raise a minimum of £300 for the hospice.

Miss Rodger added: “We are hoping to have a record number of people in the hospice’s history jumping on the same day, all in aid of the hospice.

“All the money raised from the skydives will go towards improving life for people living with a progressive illness such as cancer, motor neurone disease and heart failure in East Suffolk.

“We already have 15 signed up, but if we have 50 people skydiving, we can raise thousands of pounds which would help make a huge difference to our patients and their families.”

For more information and to sign up visit www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/parachuteparty, call 01473 723600 or email fundraising@stelizabethhospice.org.uk Sophie Johnson

Wingfield and District Gardening Club Our May meeting was a demonstration by Helen Hillier on how to use our flowers. She grows hardy perennials and herbs to use in the most beautiful arrangements. The first arrangement was quite upright with many herbs and wild flowers giving the feeling of a meadown. The second made good use of alliums and iris in a more structural form and the third used many small pieces of wood and lichen covered fragments of stick, more moss and herbs to make something which looked like a small piece of landscape. Finally she made the most beautiful bouquet, still slotting in the herbs and sedums amongst the flowers. All very inspiring. We take a break now until September due to other commitments!

Next meeting is on 29 th September at Brundish Village Hall at 7.30 pm.

Caroline Treylen

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Forthcoming Events

Summer of Activity Mid Suffolk and Babergh are hosting their Year of Walking, with guided walks in many towns and villages, including Nordic Walking and some themed walks – booklets are available here at the Tourist Information Centre, where we can take your bookings too.

Following the active theme, we have information on all the local sports clubs. Come and see us for more details and contacts for many different activities including Bowls, Badminton, Rugby, Tennis, Fishing, and Golf.

The Mix in Stowmarket are open throughout the year for youth activities and workshops, and there are many activity sessions for older people too, including New Age Kurling at the John Peel Centre on Wednesday mornings, and Yoga, Pilates and Line Dancing at Stowmarket Community Centre.

Activity isn’t just about exercise – it’s about getting outdoors and exploring the area too. Many attractions have trails and treks included; at the Museum of East Anglian Life, there is a lovely nature river trail, and a children’s play area. Baylham House has a farm trail, and the Mid Suffolk Light Railway at Brockford have special open days in June and July, and they are open every Sunday. Stonham Barns have a range of activities, with fishing, mini golf, and plenty of space just to run around in.

So however you are planning to spend your summer – pop in to the Tourist Information Centre in Stowmarket (just up the hill from ASDA) for some inspiration.

Sue Green

Healthy Eating Tips Healthy eating is an important lifestyle choice throughout life, and we know that we are always being told to eat a balanced diet, and not overdo it with fats and sugars, but this becomes even more important as we get older and our immune system and digestive system slows down and becomes less efficient.

Because of this, it is crucial that older people eat well in order to get the most of the food they eat. This includes eating more lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, and other foods rich in vitamins and minerals your body needs, while avoiding processed foods, fatty foods, or foods with high sugar. Eating in this way ensures that your body runs as efficiently as possible, keeps you healthy, and effectively fights diseases. There are also a number of other benefits you will see from a healthy diet, such as: Improvement in mood – eating right will help to balance your body, and you find yourself feeling healthier and happier from the inside out.

Boosting energy – Eating healthier, and focussing on foods with a slow energy release such as wholegrains, means your body is fuelled in the right way and will provide you with consistent energy levels, rather than the energy highs and lows that come from fats and sugars.

Improves longevity – Eating a healthier diet means that your body will be healthier all round, and this boosts your chances for a longer life.

Controls Weight – A healthy diet and activity will mean that you lower your amount of body fat, which is great for your heart and cholesterol levels, as well as the stress on your muscles and joints.

These healthy eating benefits are applicable to everyone, but it is very important as we get older.

Claire Bewley Director at My Care at Home based in Stowmarket

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Sports Roundup

Stradbroke Cricket Club “It has been too wet to say that the dust has settled after last months upheavals, but there is a sense of calm around the Cricket Club. The need to cut our cloth accordingly, has brought some stability, culminating in some wins, in the Two Counties League v Bury St. Edmunds, our opening T20 game v Saxmundham, & a friendly at Laxfield. Two of those were due to Matt Wise, a veteran of disruption at other clubs, with back to back centuries, reminders of his quality. The T20 game saw a one wicket win in the last over, just what the shorter format is about. Our pledge to integrate those junior players we have into the adult side has been fulfilled. Indeed half the side are Under 15’s on most occasions. What we have lost in a competitive edge, is compensated by a longer term strategy, although it is often difficult to look further ahead than next week. By my next report anything could have happened, so keep supporting what we do. Nothing was ever won without blood, sweat, & tears! Shakespeare. (Or was it Churchill?)

Michael Hugman

Stradbroke Football Club The club held its AGM on 1st June. The chairman said the club had had an improved season and wished them well for next season.

Officers were elected. President Don Lummis Teas Mary Ellis, Chairman Mary Ellis, Manager M Stammers, Vice chairman J Field Treasurer Laundry, Secretary S Hambling, Assistant D Ellis Committee members - M Ellis, D Blain, S Farrington, B Stammers, A Bennett and D Penycate.

The club made a small loss on the season but are in a healthy position. More players are needed for the coming season. It was nice to see some younger players coming in. The last bingo in June raised £71 in profit. Mary Ellis

Stradbroke & District Bowls Club The Bowls Season did begin, but now we seem to be cancelling more than we are playing, the rain seems to know when we have a match, hope it soon improves weather wise, or else we will be playing well into the autumn.

SAXMUNDHAM LEAGUE WAVENEY LEAGUE Played Dennington Lost Played Connaught Lost Played Sweffling Won Played Wortham Lost SUFFOLK JUNIOR CUP Played Pulham Mark. Lost Played Waldringfield Lost We had to cancel our first Club tournament, the Les Parker Cup, due to rain, this will be re-scheduled and members informed of the date.

We will be holding a Jumble Sale in the Community Centre on Saturday 2nd July, 10.00 - 11.30 a.m. If you want to pick up some bargains at our sale, we look forward to seeing you. We will also have a stall at the Festifull on Saturday 25th June.

Lily Lofts

Stradbroke Triathlon & Aquathlon Stradbroke Swim & Fitness Centre working alongside Active Outdoor Sport hosted its 2nd Triathlon & introduced an Aquathlon for Juniors on Sunday 22nd May. With 175 adults taking part in the Triathlon, starting off with a 160m swim, 17k cycle ride (in sunshine after a damp start) through our beautiful countryside, finishing off with a 3k run in the morning. These distances attracted both novices & regular Triathletes, all providing very positive feedback!

60 juniors aged 8yrs – 14yrs took part in the afternoons Aquathlon, this is a new event for the Centre. Swim & run distances variant depending on ages, all finishing with a huge smile!

A family fun day was created with stalls & refreshments being provided by local businesses & a BBQ by Fressingfield Scout Group.

We would like to thank all the community for supporting us with this event, coming out & cheering on competitors on route, volunteering as fantastic Marshals, Spar, Tescos & Morrisons for very generously donating water, bananas & other treats and to the Cooper Family for once again letting us use their land for the run.

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification We are running this Lifeguard course 22nd-26th August (Exam 27th August) £250. This course is open to anyone 16 years & over. Course content The Lifeguard, Swimming Pool & Supervision, Rescue & Emergency Action Plans, CPR & First Aid. For more details please email debbietaylor@everyoneactive.com Maria Smith

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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

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New Recycling Hours Extended weekend hours at Suffolk’s Household Waste Recycling Centres From Wednesday 1 June 2016, the opening hours at Suffolk’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will be changing to offer site users extended hours on Sundays, Bank Holidays, and on a Thursday evening during the summer months, reflecting the times when the sites are most used and needed by residents.

The busiest times of the week for these sites are the weekend and bank holidays. The quietest day of the week is consistently a Wednesday. As a result of this, all sites will be closed on a Wednesday.

The new opening times for Suffolk’s Household Waste Recycling Centres are as follows: April - September October - March Monday 9am – 5pm Monday 9am – 4pm Tuesday 9am – 5pm Tuesday 9am – 4pm Wednesday Closed* Wednesday Closed Thursday 9am – 5pm (late night opening until 7pm during May - August)* Thursday 9am – 4pm Friday am – 5pm Friday 9am – 4pm Saturday 9am – 5pm Saturday 9am – 4pm Sunday 9am – 5pm* Sunday 9am – 4pm *From 1 June 2016

All sites are closed 25, 26 December and 1 January

Raising The Bar in Stradbroke The Suffolk 'Raising the Bar' Education Awards finalists have been released and a strong showing *again* for education in Stradbroke.

This years finalists from Stradbroke are:

Inspirational Young Person of the Year – Secondary Aiden Perkins, Stradbroke High School Aiden is a motivated, cheeky, dedicated and hard-working young man. He is achieving well at school, but it is in his extra-curricular activities where Aiden excels. He has a real passion and talent for dancing; particularly ballet, sequence and ballroom dancing. Aiden has successfully auditioned twice for the English Youth Ballet, appearing in Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty. Aiden thinks very positively about his future and aims to get a scholarship to go to college or university. He is determined that his past will not influence his future aspiration and who he is as a person.

Educational Setting of the Year - Stradbroke High School Stradbroke High School’s results are among the highest in the county. In 2015, it entered the top 4% of schools nationally for value added following a marked upward trajectory over the last four years. At its last Ofsted, Stradbroke High School was described as a ‘rapidly improving school’, and this trend continues. The school ensures that all young people have a curriculum that they enjoy and in which they can flourish. While sustaining its own improvement, Stradbroke High School has worked with a local primary school, supporting the school to go from special measures to outstanding in just three years.

Excellence in Governance - James Hargrave, Stradbroke Primary School.

James has been Chair of Governors at Stradbroke CEVC Primary School for more than ten years. During that time he has helped the school progress and grow in its capacity to support others. He successfully helped to create a collaboration with All Saints Laxfield Primary, and after just over a year the two schools federated. James is a Governor for the Steering Committee of the Suffolk and Norfolk Teaching School Alliance, and has recently been designated as a National Leader of Governance by the National College of Teaching and Leadership. He is a very experienced and strategic Governor who is committed to improving education for all children in Suffolk.

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It’s all go up at the allotments. What was an unkempt and bare site a couple of months ago, is rapidly turning into a lush green haven of mouthwatering delights. Strawberries are coming out of our ears, and the warm wet weather is ensuring everything is growing quickly. Potatoes are being harvested, just as the asparagus and rhubarb are coming to their end.

Never a dull moment, and always something to do. You can never relax with this gardening lark. Just as you sink into the chair with a cup of coffee to rest, your eyes see all the things that need doing. Everything planted – check. Everything harvested – check. Everything sown – check. Everything weeded – ah. Where did that come from? I am sure I pulled all the weeds up only last week. There is a great pleasure that comes when your allotment is weed free and tidy. (I don’t have that pleasure very often, I can tell you!)

We had our plant stall recently and we raised over £80. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the stall or to our sales. We shall be having an open day on August 7 at 2pm – 4.30pm. Come and have a nose around our allotments, buy some fresh produce and have a cup of tea and a slice of homemade cake. We all look forward to seeing you there. Feel free to chat with us about our allotments – it is our passion.

All the allotments are now taken, but we have a waiting list if you wish to join. We do have one set of raised beds left. Contact me for more details. Helenpleasance@talk21.com.

Helen Pleasance th

The Stradbroke Allotment BLACK SHED TEA SHOP will be open most Sunday afternoons weather permitting , so if you see an A board saying that the Black Shed is open for Teas ( this will be on the Gate to the Site from Drapers Hill) you are welcome to come up and enjoy an afternoon Tea.. We serve afternoon Tea, slices of delicious Cake, Scones and cream teas all homemade. There is a wild meadow walk and footpaths around the area where you can take in the sound of the Birds and gorgeous Countryside. Why not afterwards sit and take in the beautiful surroundings sipping Tea and eating slices of homemade cake. Donations only and all proceeds go towards the Allotment funds.

Mary Thompson

Letters to the Editors PANCREATIC CANCER VINTAGE TEA. Thank you to everyone who supported my Vintage Tea for Pancreatic Cancer research.. The weather was wonderful , which helped raise well over Three Hundred pounds which will go towards research into this silent but deadly disease. Thank you again Mary Thompson Chris and I would like to thank everyone who visited our open garden over the weekend of 4/5/6th June. We are both delighted to have welcomed over 500 guests into our garden, the amazing generosity of those who attended has contributed to a fund total of over £5000 (and rising) in aid of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital charity trust for Radiotherapy and Prostate Cancer care, this has exceeded all our expectations and the sky is the limit from here on with numerous group visits already booked and another Open weekend to be staged in August (Saturday 20th-Monday 22nd).

Please may I offer once more our sincere thanks to all those who attended and aided us in raising funds for this wonderful cause.

We look forward to welcoming friends old and new back or for a first visit to see how the Garden has flourished over the summer months.

Our times of opening will be 10am-5pm. Light salad lunches and cakes will be available again along with hot and cold drinks. Furze House, Harleston Road, Rushall, IP21 4RT Philip and Chris Greenacre

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At the time of writing, Suffolk is once again adorned with glorious sunshine, but what a shame that it wasn’t so at this year’s Suffolk Show. So much hard work and planning goes in behind the scenes in the run up to the Show, it really is testament to their efforts that the Show remains Suffolk’s premier event.

Nonetheless the damp and blustery weather didn’t put many people off and once again, Trinity Park was taken over by visitors from far and wide all keen to explore the delights that our great county has to offer, not to mention taking the chance to stock up on local produce. It goes without saying that I was particularly pleased to see so many producers from my own constituency - Paddy & Scott’s, Scarlett and Mustard, Aspall’s Cyder and James White Drinks to name but a few.

I always particularly look forward to attending the county’s show as I really do believe that we have a lot to shout about here in Suffolk. Whether it’s our acclaimed agricultural sector, unrivalled food and drink offering, education providers, blue light services, public services or our armed forces, it always astounds me the breadth and wealth of opportunity that is available right here on our doorstep. The Suffolk Show really does showcase the wide variety of sectors which our young people may consider as they embark on the journey from education into employment; it’s fantastic that they can experience a taste of this for themselves when visiting the impressive array of trade stands Starting off the day’s busy schedule of meetings, I was delighted to attend the Farming Help Breakfast Reception hosted by the NFU Mutual. Farming Help is a dedicated service which has been set up with the specific aim of helping the farming community when in times of need. The service pulls together the expertise of three dedicated farming charities - the Farming Community Network (FCN), the Addington Fund and the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI).

Each of the charities involved provide different levels and types of support, but together they provide a holistic service to those in urgent need of help and assistance within the farming community. The charity receives calls on a diverse range of issues, for example, those facing financial difficulties, requests for signposting to services, and requests for emotional support. I was particularly reassured to hear that despite there being an increased number of calls from those in need of emotional support, the Farming Help service is able to signpost those in need to access medical and mental health support quickly and discreetly.

Further information on the Farming Help service is available from www.farminghelp.org.uk Another fundamental issue for the farming community, of course, is the ability to access efficient and reliable broadband services. For those in more rural parts of Suffolk, it is simply essential that they can access online services, especially when considering the most vulnerable in our communities and ensuring that they can rely on good connectivity to access online help, support and access to day to day activities such as ordering a repeat prescription online or banking services.

This is why I will continue to work in partnership with Suffolk County Council, my parliamentary colleagues and the business community to ensure that superfast broadband really does become available to all.

For more information please visit my website www.drdanielpoulter.com.

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June 25th -26th Festifull at Playing Fields.

28th Contact Club meet in the Community Centre at 10am – 1.30pm and every Tuesday July 1st Babies and Toddlers Rhymetime at Stradbroke Library 10.30am and every Friday.

2nd Jumble Sale at the Community Centre 10-11.30am (see page 22) 2nd Red Feather Club 1950s Dance from 7:30pm (see page 17) 2nd -3rd Heveningham Hall Country Fair. Gates open 10am (see page 17) 3rd Red Feather Club Americana Day, (see page 17) 3rd Open Gardens in Worlingworth and Southolt from 10am (see page 14) 4th Board Games night and Open Cafe at the library from 7pm (see page 18) 6th Stradbroke Cinema presents a “Trailer” viewing for the new season films, 10am (see page 14) 7th Over 60s meeting in the Community Centre (see page 14) 8th Football Cash Bingo at the Community Centre 7.30pm (see page 18) 8th -9th Stradisphere (see front page) 12th Tea and Toast - 9.15am to 10.30am at the Community Centre (see page 4) 12th Have a go at Hand Bells in the Community Centre (see page 18) 13th Friends of All Saints Church AGM held at the Webb Room 7.30pm (see page 18) 13th Cameo Lunch at the Baptist Church (see page 3) 14th WI meeting at the Community Centre 7.30pm (see page 9) 16th Reading Challenge begins! (see page 14) 16th Parachute party in Beccles iao St Elizabeth Hospice (see page 18) 21st Over 60s meeting in the Community Centre (see page 14) 21st Stradbroke Cinema presents “Room” 7pm for 7.30pm, (see page 14) 23rd Stradbroke Vegetable and Flower show 2pm at the Community Centre (see page 17) 27th Drop in for coffee at the Baptist Church (see page 3) 31st Summer Walk. Meet at the Community centre at 9am (see page 14) August 7th Allotments Open Day from 2pm to 4.30pm (see page 28) 8th Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm start at Community Centre (see page 6) 19th **DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES FOR SEPTEMBER EDITION STRICTLY BY THIS DATE ** 20th -22nd Open Garden from 10am – 5pm (see page 28) 22nd -26th Lifeguard course at the Swimming Pool (see page 22) September 11th Stradbroke High School CARnival 10am-4pm (see page 10)