The Stradbroke Monthly - June 2021

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June 2021

No.473

HOUSING NEEDS SURVEY 2021 STRADBROKE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST The time has come again for every household in Stradbroke to complete a Housing Needs Survey.

WHY? The last survey was 7 years ago and we want to make sure that as the Neighbourhood Plan begins to deliver housing benefit to Stradbroke, that the village gets the right sized and style of homes for those who need and want them and in particular, those who already live here or have family who want to live in Stradbroke.

WHEN? The Survey will take place in June 2021.

HOW? An envelope will be put through your letter box which will contain one questionnaire per household.

Each will have a code. You can either complete the paper survey and return to the address given or alternatively you can use the code and complete the survey online. If you wish to complete the survey separately from your household you are very welcome to request an additional survey/code.

Details on how to do this will be included in the pack you receive.

WHO? The Survey is being conducted by Community Action Suffolk at our request. They are an independent company who do this for Land Trusts and other organisations as a totally confidential venture. You will not be asked for your name, address or any other private information and all questions are optional. Nobody from Community Action Suffolk (CAS) OR Stradbroke Community Land Trust (SCLT) will be able to identify you from this survey. All surveys are submitted directly to CAS who will produce a report for SCLT detailing the needs that YOU identify in your survey responses. This is why it is so important for the whole village to read and complete the survey pack when it arrives through your door!

Please complete the survey when it arrives, whether you have a housing need or not, so that we can try to ensure Stradbroke has the homes wanted and needed in the future.

Stradbroke Community Land Trust: SCLT is a village group set up following the completion of the Neighbourhood Plan to ensure Stradbroke housing meets the needs of Stradbroke residents in to the future! You are very welcome to join us and find out more. www.stradbrokeclt.org.uk

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Local Churches

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Laxfield Road, Stradbroke, Suffolk, 01379 388 744 Come and join us at the Chapel – you would be made most welcome.

Sundays 10:15am Worship Service Thursdays 1:30pm Prayer Meeting Fellowship We are compliant with the latest Government laws/safety guidance for COVID-19.

Currently, face-coverings should be worn whilst in the Chapel.

Something to ponder upon…

Jim was aged 75, while out shopping one day he suddenly collapsed on the street. He was quickly rushed to hospital where he was immediately given oxygen while the medical teams observed his condition. Following 24 hours on oxygen support, Jim had fully recovered & bounced back on his feet – fit as a fiddle.

As he was about to leave the hospital a doctor gave him a bill for $500. As Jim read bill he began to cry, tears flowing down both cheeks. “Don’t cry because of the bill Jim,” the doctor said, “the oxygen has saved your life!” Jim replied, “I’m not crying because of the money, I have plenty to pay the bill. I am crying because for only 24 hours of using oxygen I have to pay $500, but I have been breathing the free air of God for 75 years, and I never paid anything. Do you know how much I owe God? The doctor lowered his head as tears filled his eyes too.

The air we breathe is free… but how often do we thank God for the breath of life…?

Often we look at our lives and see what we do not like… what we have not got… or what may not be working out well for us… However, if we just take time to stop and reflect we will quickly come to realise as Jim did at 75, we are blessed in so many ways every day which we tend to overlook, take for granted or offer little thanks for. (To name a few: peace… freedom… abilities… food… shoes… wealth… fresh air…)

As lockdown restrictions are now easing and we look forward to the new normal, take time to reflect on what has occurred in the past year or so and ask yourself how much do I owe God? You may wish to centre your reflections on your health, family, workplace, community, church, and yourself.

1Thessalonians 5:18, urges us to ‘give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you…’

The truth is we do not owe God anything because His love and grace has already paid the cost but our responsibility is to be thankful for everything He does for us…

As the old gospel favourite goes: As the world looks upon me, as I struggle along They say I have nothing, but they are so wrong In my heart I'm rejoicing, how I wish they could see Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me.

There's a roof up above me, I've a good place to sleep There's food on my table and shoes on my feet You gave me your love Lord and a fine family Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me.

Now I know I'm not wealthy, and these clothes , they're not new I don't have much money, but Lord I have you And to me that's all that matters, though the world cannot see Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me The church and I continue to pray for you all and welcome any specific prayer requests for yourself or loved ones. May God bless us all, Bruce Francis – Pastor 01379 388 744 or 07484 219 265 or psalm34.8@yahoo.com

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Local Churches

All Saints, Stradbroke

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

There continues to be no services in church for the time being but we are working on ways to keep in contact and continue to worship in other ways. Follow the link to be part of worship and still stay safe in our homes. sancroftbeneficechurches.org gives morning prayer live on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 10am and evening prayer Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.30pm sancroftbeneficechurches.org also gives you the current inter-active link for a service of reflection, prayer and singing –only you will hear yourself! – ready for 10 am every Sunday. This is also recorded so you can view later for yourself. For help with finding the links, call Revd Susan or Peter.

If you are missing meeting for fellowship and chatting, or would have liked that opportunity in these dark and difficult times, think about joining our phone tree if you are not already linked in. Either call Revd Susan or Peter to be given a link.

Waveney Food Bank: There is an even greater need for some people to receive Food Bank parcels. If you can spare any tinned or packet foods and personal cleaning goods, please drop items in to The Rectory, over the green fence, and we will ensure they are taken to the centre each week. Thank you.

All Saints Church Fundraising Committee

Our cake stall last Saturday received £131.08. Thanks to all who supplied cake and all who supported us.

At last we have had a meeting. Our Massive Sale is on June 5th in Church 10-12. This is a House Clearance Sale with Jumble, White Elephant, Puzzles and Books and a new stall. Please come and visit us and purchase some cheap items. Our next cake stall is on Sat June 12th. See you then. Our church has had no fundraising for ages and we are in need of some cash. See you.

Mary Ellis

From the Rectory…

Dear friends and neighbours, On 10th May we were told by the Prime Minister that some of us are able to leave our homes if we have work we can get to and do safely or if we would like to exercise more frequently. Just like everyone else, the Church is trying to get to grips with how to operate at a time when safety has to be balanced with service. The central order to ‘Stay at Home’ has been changed to ‘Stay Alert’. I have been thinking about what we have been alerted to over the past weeks and what we might do well to stay alert to in the future. distance, staying at home if we have symptoms and seeking help if they get worse; -19 – both directly, by the virus itself, and indirectly but the impact of the lockdown; loved ones around them; around the world who will be affected the worst for years to come;

As the lockdown lifts, one of my biggest fears is that, in spite all we have learned, we will go back to ‘normal’ and resume our pre-lockdown habits. It’s up to all of us to make sure we stay alert to what’s important and carry on being good neighbours to all in our villages and beyond. ‘…be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.’

Ephesians 4:32 Love and blessings, Rev’d Gini, Curate, 01379 586414

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Parish Pump

STRADBROKE PARISH COUNCIL Next full Parish Council meeting is scheduled for: 12th July 2021 in All Saints Church

UPDATE The legislation which permitted the Parish Council to meet virtually was not renewed by the Government, therefore from 7th May all meetings must return to being in person. The Councillors reviewed the guidance available and decided that in person meetings were not advisable until after 21st June for more than 6 people from mixed households, therefore meetings have been cancelled until the meeting scheduled for 12th July. The Council has delegated authority to the Clerk, in consultation with Councillors.

This will ensure that the business of the Council can continue uninterrupted.

MEETING OF STRADBROKE PARISH COUNCIL – 4th May 2021 Planning Applications reviewed: DC/21/02175 – Erection of single storey side extension and front dormer extension. Three Corners Yard, Laxfield Road. Supported DC/21/02047 – Retention of extension to an agricultural building approved under DC/19/01673, including minor changes to eaves and ridge height and use of building for crop drying & storage.

Objection - comments submitted DC/21/02045 – Discharge of conditions application for 1837/17 - condition 4 (landscaping scheme). Comments submitted DC/21/02046 – Discharge of condition application for DC/19/01673 – condition 6 (landscaping scheme).

Comments submitted Planning applications decided by Mid Suffolk: DC/21/00619 – Hubbards, Queens Street IP21 5HG GRANTED DC/20/05715 & 05716 – Barley Green Farm, Laxfield Road IP21 5JT GRANTED DC/20/05938 – Six Acres, Battlesea Green IP21 5NE GRANTED DC/21/01138 – Ebdens Farm, Pixey Green IP21 5NJ GRANTED DC/21/01542 – Fennings Farm, Pixey Green, IP21 5NH REPORT ISSUED BY MSDC DC/20/01697 – Barley Brigg IP21 5NQ GRANTED Business conducted: Payments were approved and it was noted that the 1st precept instalment had been received.

2020/21 accounts with explanation of variances year on year were approved and the AGAR completed.

A revised budget reflecting year end figures was approved.

The internal audit report was received and Councillors noted that there were no audit points raised.

Reserves Policy, statement on Swifts and Delegation Policy: all approved.

Councillors noted the cost of an electrical connection to the chapel would be approximately £8,500.

Councillors received updates concerning the Health Centre matters, tree works at the cemetery, energy efficiency programmes and the land registration progress.

Councillors noted that the Ivy House has been registered as an Asset of Community Value.

Risk assessments were reviewed and moles on the playing field and the nets at Westhall were noted.

A review of the Parish Council Action Plan and a Parish Council guide were deferred to the next meeting.

Available audio recordings of Parish Council meetings plus all papers, accounts and information can be accessed via the Parish Council’s website.

Video recordings of recent meetings are available on the Parish Council Facebook page.

Odile Wladon (Clerk) Mobile: 07555 066147 Email: stradbrokepc@outlook.com Website: https://www.stradbrokepc.org/ PC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StradbrokePC Address: Mill Hill House, Church Lane, Wickham Skeith IP23 8NA

From The Chair..

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Our May meeting was held earlier than usual this year on 4th May to enable it to be held online as the legislation allowing this was about to expire and the Government has chosen not to renew it. We co-opted Russell Ayling to the Council at this meeting and look forward to welcoming him at our next meeting.

As we are no longer allowed to meet online we have decided to cancel our June meeting to allow us to get ready to meet safely in person. We must be able to accommodate both councillors and members of the public who wish to attend. We are planning to hold our next meeting in person on Monday 12th July in the Church which has plenty of space and ventilation to meet safely (a big thank you to Rev Susan Loxton). We are planning to continue to broadcast our meetings on Facebook Live and also to allow members of the public who wish to speak to do so remotely by video link from home.

Please see our website https://stradbrokepc.org for more details. In the May County Council elections Peter Gould was elected as our new County Councillor and we are looking forward to welcoming him to our next meeting. Peter is also a Town councillor in Eye and a Mid Suffolk District councillor. We have already spoken to him about the situation with traffic in Stradbroke and we are looking forward to working with him to see if a 20mph speed limit (similar to the one implemented in Eye) or other measures could be possible for Stradbroke. We have sent the Council’s best wishes and thanks to our outgoing County Councillor Guy McGregor for the help and support he has given to Stradbroke over many years as our councillor. Speaking of traffic, it should soon be possible for us to start the community speed watch (which had to be put on hold during lockdown) however we do not have enough volunteers. Suffolk Police need us to have a minimum team of six people. If you are able to volunteer to help with this please contact our Clerk, Odile at stradbrokepc@outlook.com.

James Hargrave, Parish Council Chairman

Stradbroke Parish Council Climate Change Group

LED INFORMATION: Save Energy and Costs Save money and help the planet by changing to LED bulbs, as the Parish Council is doing.

LEDs fit nearly all lamps and lights, large and small bayonet or screw-on at 240 voltage. They are more robust and can last 20 times longer than ordinary bulbs. They use less wattage for the same amount of light (approx 1/10th as in 50W halogen v 5W LED). You will reduce your electric lighting bill as soon as you fit them. LEDs are now cheaper than ever (100W equivalent 12W bulb 4 pack = £13, Amazon, but saving you money straight away). Colours include warm white. Can be recycled. We found www.thegreenage.co.uk informative, with videos.

Stradbroke Swifts update THANK YOU to all Monthly readers who have talked to me about our Stradbroke swifts. We have seen and heard them in the air seeking places to nest and some lucky people have them nesting near.

What a lovely heritage for Stradbroke children if we can increase them. Send us your photos!

They are clean birds in the nest and every home should have some! Your Parish Council now recommends that all new builds in Stradbroke have at least two swift bricks installed (also called universal bricks as they are used by many other birds). This is a planning condition of many authorities. Make the most of our summer swifts, as they all fly home to Africa in July/August. www.swift-conservation.org http://actionforswifts.blogspot.com Google search “Save Our Suffolk Swifts” and “Action for Swifts.”

Join SPC Climate Change Group: antoinettewisbey@gmail.com Toni Wisbey

Recycling

Babergh & Mid Suffolk's contractor unexpectedly stopped paper bank collections in the districts on 1 May, as the councils understand it is no longer viable for the contractor to continue with the service.

As such, the contractor will shortly begin removing the banks from site.

Babergh & Mid Suffolk are exploring if possible alternative schemes could provide a cost effective solution, and will, of course, keep our towns and parishes updated on developments.

However, in the meantime, we continue to recycle paper and cardboard widely across Suffolk, through residents’ kerbside recycling collections – where we will also collect additional dry, flattened, cardboard left beside recycling bins, and at local recycling centres.

Waste Services, Mid Suffolk and Babergh District Councils

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Organisations

Stradbroke Good Neighbours

Stradbroke Good Neighbours are now offering lifts to hospitals and Drs etc.

We can only take one passenger sitting diagonally opposite the driver and masks and hand gel will be provided. We can have help from porters at the hospital if needed.

Good Neighbours 07749445531 Jane Gemmill and the G N Committee

Stradbroke Church Flower and Vegetable Show

Stradbroke Church Flower Show - An Autumn Show will be held at the Community Centre on Saturday 11th September from 1pm to 3.30pm Full details will be available at the Library and the bakery shop shortly. Please support this.

Roly Copping

W.I.

June 2021 Catchup On Stradbroke W.I. Hello to all the ladies of Stradbroke W.I. and all other ladies who might be reading this and have not yet tried and tested all that the Stradbroke W.I, have to offer you. Well it looks like we are back in business for our July meeting which will be at the community Centre for 7.30 to enjoy the delights of a cookery demonstration by Gill Denny who will be tantalising our taste buds with tempting dishes of the Mediterranean persuasion to help us into the mood for sunny travels and to ease us back into happier times.

In fact we have a pretty varied and interesting collection of speakers this year from Life of a bee to how to do a home makeover, which of course some of you may have being doing over these last lockdown months ,our summer extravaganza not to mention clog dancing at Christmas time, so come on ladies there should be something in there to tickle your fancy.

It could be that the title W.I. makes the blood of younger ladies feel a little cool as it may conjure up pictures of a bunch of grey haired old ladies sucking through their teeth as they moan about young people or just sitting around drinking tea and knitting squares for blankets .Umm yes we do all that, not the teeth sucking bit, but so much more. For a start we are pretty modern with it old ladies with various hair colours, tan levels , dancing skills ,crafting skills reading and going out to lunch skills and we all enjoy a party and a good laugh when we can. There is a community spirit which has kept us going through the last year plus of troubles and now we are ready to go again and would love to have you come and try us for size, no strings, and have you add your own special something to our group, we will make you most welcome, I promise.

I look forward to meeting faces old and new, wrinkled or smooth, at our next meeting, 8th July 7.30pm at the community centre. Just to demonstrate my age I will close with, be there or be square.

Um all good wishes, Prue

The Stradbroke Sports and Community Centre AGM

Stradbroke Sports and Community Centre AGM Our AGM this year will be on Monday 21st June in the Community Centre at 7.45pm in the Main Hall.

We are in the process of converting to a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) and so there will be more detail to go through than normal. At the time of writing, the new Constitution has not been finalised, but full details on the changes and an open invitation to get involved with the Centre will be published shortly on - stradbrokeonline.org.uk and elsewhere. We hope to see you there.

Margaret Streeter (Secretary)

Become A School Governor

Do you believe that our young people should have access to the best education?

Have you some time to spare?

Are you the person we are looking for?

Every school needs the support of both parent & community governors.

Please, get in touch and see if this is for you. email governors@shs.set.education for more information or contact the school on 01379 384387 Support your school, become a Governor.

Karen Lynch, Chair of Governors, Stradbroke High School

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Organisations

Stradbroke Village Archive

Ivan J F Mower 21st February 1924 - 27th April 2021 Last November SARA wrote about the WW2 Auxiliary Units, otherwise known as Churchill’s secret army, and remarked on the bravery of those that served, knowing that if they were called upon, they would have a life expectancy of just 10 days. Sadly, Ivan, who was the last remaining Stradbroke recruit, has passed away. Ivan made a recording a few years ago for the Archive recalling those war days.

We learnt how Ivan was recruited, what his task was, the absolute secrecy needed and the names of all the other Stradbroke recruits, which until the last ten years or so, he was forbidden to divulge. So secret was the information that Ivan didn’t know at the time, and for a long time afterwards, that his father was also a member. We will miss seeing Ivan round the village and the reminder of courage that his presence gave. https://www.stradbrokearchive.org.uk/exhibits/show/audioandvisual/item/93 Photo - Jon Wilson Photography Vaccinations In 1840 Smallpox was rife and with an effective vaccine since 1796 the UK Government wanted all children to be vaccinated. By 1853 that became compulsory. Around this time the hypodermic syringe was invented by a physician, Alexander Wood, although how widely it was used is unsure. Prior to this, vaccine was given through a cut. Each village/town had a Medical Officer who administered the jab and a Vaccination Officer who did all the legal paperwork.

In Stradbroke Mr Stanton and Mr Thirkettle were responsible for making sure every parent in the area had notice to get this done, to check the vaccination had happened or exemption agreed and if not to make the courts aware. During 1880s and 1890s there were several fines handed out by the court for this. The resulting income received was handed to the administrator of poor relief within the village. It’s also worth noting that there was a local representative of the Anti-Compulsory Vaccination League who would talk on the defendant’s behalf if requested.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk Ann Readman, SARA

Letters to the Editors The late IVAN MOWER

On behalf of his family, I would very much like to thank the people of Stradbroke and around his home on Westhall for your cards and kind words following his sudden death on 27th April, and to thank you for keeping an eye on him over the years in particular this year when he still had his daily walk down the Diss Road, however slowly. Thank you also to those who gave him such a moving send off around Westhall and those who came to stand at the Chapel.

Dad moved to Stradbroke at 10 years of age and it was his home for 87 years. He was trained in WW2 as part of Winston Churchill’s Secret Army (202’s) from 1940-44, to protect Stradbroke and Suffolk should the Germans have invaded which was a high possibility at that time. He worked at Etheridge’s Nursery from the time he left school aged 14 until his retirement aged 71.

Finally, but not least, so many thanks to Pastor Bruce at Stradbroke Baptist Chapel for such a lovely funeral service and his input beforehand, and to those who helped him.

Dad will be sadly missed, Irene Bicker (Photo Stradbroke Archive - SLHG, “Ralph Clarke and Ivan Mower - Secret Army,” Stradbroke Village Archive, accessed May 24, 2021, https://www.stradbrokearchive.org.uk/items/show/97. )

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01379 677 770

Poppies & Daisies Tearoom

Antique Restoration

Ian Brown LCGI

Come and visit our vintage style tearooms in the heart of Stradbroke. We offer classic Afternoon Teas, Cream Teas, Over 30 Loose Leaf Teas, Homemade Cakes & Scones and Hot & Cold Food Served all day

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

Find us on Facebook & Instagram

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News & Views

Lottery Bonus Winners

1 Janet Chambers, 14 D Bickers, 15 G Cooper, 50 No Winner Rollover next week. £72 donated to village organisations.

M Ellis

Syleham & Wingfield village hall remains closed

Syleham and Wingfield village hall remains closed at present.

But the outdoors area that the hall purchased for the use of the community, J's Meadow, is available for everyone to use. Find it opposite the hall, a little way down the footpath, the pedestrian gate is always open. As well as a few seats there is now a path roughly around the inside perimeter, and fantastic views across the Waveney valley. Our tiny hedging plants are beginning to grow and the raised beds have got the go ahead - they'll soon be filled and full of plants!

AND we have a scrap metal collection skip in the car park from 24th May until 7th June. Any metal can be popped in with the exception of fridges, freezers, gas bottles. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of our village hall. Thank you. Contact Donna on 07876487294 in you need details or info.

Julie Thompson

Borderhoppa

Borderhoppa are pleased to say that we are continuing to help people to reach the vaccination centres for people who have an appointment but do not have a family member or friend who is able to transport them to their appointment. We are also still providing our door to door dial-a-ride service for essential journeys in our area whilst maintaining social distancing on our buses. Passengers will need to continue to wear face masks when travelling.

It has been a long time since our members have been able to enjoy the weekly outings with us, but we are happy to announce that we are hoping to start these again in July 2021, fingers crossed! If you would like to receive a copy of our outings leaflet please contact the office and we’ll post one to you as soon as it is finalised. For all enquiries please call our office 01379 854800 or email adminborderhoppa@btconnect.com and we’ll do our best to help.

Borderhoppa

Community Transport Even If You Drive

Book in advance and you will be picked up from your home or a place you arrange beforehand.

No parking problems! All ages welcome. The offices are friendly and helpful. Volunteer drivers.

All services below are social distanced and require masks, etc.

GOOD NEIGHBOURS 07749 44 55 31 (At least 24 hours’ notice, please). See article in Mag. BSEVC 01449 61 42 71 At time of printing services resumed 21st June, 2021.

Harleston at 10.45 on Wednesdays and Diss 10.45 Fridays.

Other times if you book in advance (up to 2 weeks ahead, earlier for medical appointments).

At present Wednesday, Thursday, Friday service, but if enough people want, we could get Monday and Tuesday too! So do not hesitate to call Jan and ask.

Wider travel: If you want to go elsewhere, such as the coast, Jan will give you advice on bus co-ordination. E.g., you can link up BSEVC with Ipswich (01449 614271 or Waveney (01986 896896) for Beccles or Southwold. Before Covid there was a link up with Laxfield to Halesworth. The more people ask, The more they will try to meet demand.

BORDERHOPPA 01379 85 48 00. See advert in magazine for updates.

KATCH 01728 55 44 55 pilot scheme taxi-bus service from Framlingham to Wickham Market, Campsea Ashe Station to Saxmundham, London, etc. Prebook for pick up in Fram. www.katchalift.com for details and optional app download.

T Wisbey

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The Original Stradbroke Village Website!

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

MARK BANCROFT PAVING SERVICES

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Pressure washing of drives and patios.

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

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OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 07:00-20:00 Saturday 07:00-18:00 Sunday 07:00-14:00 Phone number 01379 388547

Local COVID19 Information

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Vaccine Update

Up to date vaccination information can be found at the Suffolk and North East Essex COVID-19 Vaccination Service website that is at https://sneevaccine.org.uk/

Forthcoming Events Stradbroke Court House and Library News

Breaking News: Court House Cafe Re-Opening Saturday 26th June 9.30-12.30pm We plan to re-open the Cafe on Saturday 26th June and from then on it will be open every Thursday and Saturday morning as usual. There may be a few rules and regulations which mean we might have to do some things slightly differently from before, because of government legislation but our volunteers will be here to welcome everyone back and guide you through. We are all very happy to be opening up our community cafe again and look forward to seeing everyone. Our prices will stay the same as before: £1.50 for our selection of coffees/hot chocolate/teas and milkshakes and £1 for sausage rolls, teacakes and our usual wonderful selections of homemade cakes to enjoy.

Library Home testing kits are now available to everyone in England as part of the government’s programme to monitor the spread of COVID-19. Suffolk County Council has arranged for all Suffolk Libraries to be collection points for test kits for the public.

COLLECT YOUR COVID 19 HOME TEST AT STRADBROKE LIBRARY. Call in and ask for one Usable Spectacles Can Make A Difference We have a box in the library as a collection point for used, usable eye glasses for the ‘Lions Recycle For Sight Scheme’, which can make such a difference to conserve eyesight for adults and children throughout the world. If you have any spare, usable specs please bring them in.

Maureen John, Library/Post Office Manager

Stradbroke Cinema

Our film on June 17th will be A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood. Tom Hanks plays Mister Rogers, the beloved children’s television host who comes to the aid of a suffering magazine writer, Lloyd Vogel. Vogel is assigned to profile Rogers but is deeply sceptical about him refusing to believe anyone could be so good-natured. However, Rogers’s empathy and decency soon help Vogel become reconciled with his own painful past. An uplifting film full of hope. Subtle and sincere this film could have been a melodramatic tear-jerker but is, in fact, a deeply moving and powerful film about friendship and forgiveness.

Our film on July 15th will be 23 Walks, where we hope we will be able to welcome more Cinemagoers if restrictions allow Doors open at 7pm and the film starts at 7.30pm. We ask you to wear a mask during the performance if you are not drinking or eating a snack from the bar. There will be no interval but the bar will be open from 7pm to 7.30pm Tickets will be on sale from June 1st via the online booking system - £5.50 for adults, £3 for 16s and under. Book early to avoid disappointment! Full details can be found on the Village website that is at www.stradbrokeonline.org.uk Roger Turkington and Jane Merritt

Radio Stradbroke

Radio Stradbroke continues to ride the waves of Lockdown, bringing you daily the news from the Village relevant to the Roadmap. Stradbroke resembles a flower in Spring, slowly but clearly returning to its Summer glory, bit by bit, hopefully with your local internet radio station as its companion. We continue to broadcast daily, just as Marty continues to improve daily. Sitting (or standing) for a three hour show is still beyond him, but he is still the power behind the throne. If you are a business or organisation in Stradbroke, or surrounding area and you want to tell us about any changes to opening times, services etc, feel free to email studio@radiostradbroke.co.uk We would love to know you are out there. www.radiostradbroke.co.uk Michael Hugman

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Sports Roundup

Stradbroke Cricket Club

To quote Green Day, 'Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road', as restrictions were further eased last week, although it does seem that we may be approaching a cul-de-sac rather than a road out of Covid.

Restrictions on changing, showering, eating tea, have been eased a little but not enough to safely allow any of the above for a while yet. The ban on car sharing is lifted, which considering we have a trip to Earls Colne in June, comes as a relief. Also, spectators are welcome, but as I said last month, we could not stop you anyway. Hopefully the weather will improve and you can enjoy some cricket. We have home games on Saturdays 29th May & 5th June, plus a T20 game on Sunday 20th June. We have managed two matches so far, a win at home to Stowupland where James Gilbee took 6 for 22 including his first ever hat-trick, following Richard Pierce-Saunderson signing off as a village resident with 36. We then lost at Elveden, where Gilbee was again the star with four wickets & 37 not out. Despite the cold/damp, it is good to be back. Coaching in Stradbroke, Laxfield, Fressingfield, Mendham, & Hoxne Primary Schools starts after half term, plus 'Dynamos Cricket and All Stars Cricket' at the field on Sunday mornings.

There are still places available. Go to the respective websites to book. Also we start Friday Night coaching for 11 - 15 age group from June 11th. You can email fergusmorgan@hotmail.co.uk for more details.

Thank you for your support.

Michael Hugman

Stradbroke and District Bowls Club

The Club has begun a tentative restart, much to members’ relief and enjoyment. We have tried out our rusty skills and enjoyed each other’s company once again. The Saxmundham League has begun competitive games, with the Waveney League looking to resume from 22nd June. The Club also continues friendly games known as roll-ups to which we would welcome all ages, whether new to the sport or taking it up again. Contact David Cattermole on 01379 384779 Jennifer Chetwynd on 01379 384069 or Roy Lee on 01379 384729 for more details.

On behalf of Roy Lee, who we wish well in his recovery from hip surgery.

Tennis Club

The Club has welcomed a number of new members since we were able to re-open the Courts and has decided to add a further social play slot for members. In addition to Monday and Thursday afternoons between 1.30pm and 4.00pm there is a further opportunity for social play on Tuesday evenings between 6.00pm and 7.00pm on two courts. The third court will still be available to non-members for hire.

The Club is continuing to welcome new members of all standards and remains at very good value as subscriptions for this year have not been increased. For further details please contact me on 01379 384557.

Non members can hire a court through Everyone Active at £8.00 an hour per court for adults and £4.00 an hour for under 16. To hire a court contact Everyone Active on 01379 384376.

For further information about playing Tennis in England and the latest coronavirus updates please visit www.lta.org.uk/coronavirus Kevin Holmes Secretary Stradbroke Tennis Club

Petanque

The Eye Petanque Club is now expecting to play on a regular basis with the relaxation of the Covid regulations. As we make a fresh start, we are hoping to recruit new members from the Waveney Valley area and further afield. Young and old, beginners and newcomers, as well as experienced players are all welcome to join us at out club terrain at Eye Community Centre, Magdalen Street, Eye. We play (weather permitting) on Wednesdays and most Sunday mornings. Petanque is an easy outdoor game to play, with health benefits and great fun for very little financial outlay. Even for those who do not want to commit to regular weekly play, we would encourage you to join us to experience the pleasures of the game.

To find out more, please contact our secretary, Jackie Johnson, telephone number 01379 668220 J Johnson

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Registered childminder and qualified Montessori teacher.

Set in the beautiful hamlet of Wilby.

Full and part-time places available for all ages.

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

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

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Forthcoming Events

Garage Sale

Saturday 26th June, 10am until 2pm, at Wheatsheaf Cottage, Queen Street, Stradbroke. Crockery, lamps, pictures and much more available. Or, please just join us for a socially distanced cuppa and a slice of cake.

Proceeds to British Heart Foundation in memory of our dear, late Husband, Dad and Grandad.

Hope to see you then....

The Johnson Family Email: mollouise@yahoo.co.uk

RoughCast is touring

RoughCast – The Tempest – Touring June 21st – July 11th Following their recent popular summer tours of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night, RoughCast return to Shakespeare with a typically fast-moving and energetic production of the most magical of his comedies.

Magic, betrayal, love and forgiveness with a healthy dose of comedy thrown in for good measure, make The Tempest one of his best-loved plays.

Marooned on a Mediterranean island, Prospero, the one-time Duke of Milan, uses his magical powers to shipwreck his enemies, avenge his wrongs and reclaim his title from his treacherous brother. Not only that, he has to cope with rebellious spirits and drunken servants as well as arrange the marriage of his beloved daughter Miranda.

With a production rehearsed and performed in covid-secure conditions RoughCast invites you back to live theatre on a balmy summer evening once more: "Oh brave new world!"

Performing at Brockdish Old King’s Head, Wingfield Barns, Thorington Theatre in the Woods, Diss Park, Rushall Common, Laxfield Low House, Bungay Castle, Hoxne Swan and Star Wing Brewery. For details please see www.roughcast.co.uk or tel 01379 586745 Pat Parris

Stradbroke Allotment news and up coming events

After all the rain that we have had over the winter months, the plots were very water logged. My leeks thought they were in a swimming pool at one point and when we went up just before Christmas to pull up the parsnips, my husband’s feet got stuck in the mud. I went to help him and the same thing happened to me.

We both ended up having to pull each other’s feet out of the wellies first. It reminded me of the good life when Margo and Jerry went to help the Goods after the storm and they all ended up stuck in the mud.

What a contrast with the spring weather. It changed to being very dry. As we are on clay, it dry’s and then cracks, so a good mulch with a mushroom or organic compost really helps the soil.

Recently we opened the black barn and offered some lovely cream teas. It was a great success, so we will be having another afternoon cream tea and a produce sale.

This will be held on Sunday the 30th May on the allotment from 2 pm until 4 pm.

We are also very lucky to have Martin Tickler who is going to be giving a talk on Wednesday 23rd June at 7 pm in the Court House Stradbroke, about House Martins. This has been provisionally booked and may change due to the Government guidelines. If you would like to attend A Night with the Martins, then tickets will be on sale in the library for £3 each and we will be selling cakes and teas with a raffle. Please bring along your own drinking vessel, unless anything changes.

On Sunday July 18th 10 am until 2 pm. A work shop printing with Nature will be held in the Black Barn. You will be able to print on a bag, or cushion cover, with your own design taken from the natural surroundings.

The cost for the workshop (with lunch included) will be £15 per person. If you are interested in attending this work shop, then ring 07742 495249 to book your place.

On Sunday 1st August, we will be holding a craft and produce sale offering tables to craft persons. More information about this will be in next month’s Stradbroke Monthly.

During the pandemic, the allotments have been a special place to be able to go and get exercise. It has been a tranquil and safe place to be, so not surprisingly all the plots have been taken, once again we do have a waiting list. You can contact M Thompson on 01379 384737 if you would like your name put onto the list.

M Thompson

Want to be part of the chicken co-operative?

Is there anyone who would like to help the chicken co-operative, (based at the Stradbroke Allotments)?

We are a small group of 3 people, but it would be lovely to be able to have someone to join our team. You would look after them on set days and perhaps more over the holidays, letting them out and putting them to bed, in return you would get free range eggs! Also you would be asked to contribute financially to their food and help to clean them out etc. It’s a great hobby, especially being out in the sun! Anyone interested please give us a call Kay 01379 388393 or Karen on 07943964264 or Sue 01379 384502.

Sue Childs

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Etheridge Nurseries Laxfield Road, Tel: 384204 Mob 07881 440140

Vegetable plants now available. Lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, tomatoes and more.

Bedding, Patio and Hanging Basket plants all ready now Our Farm shop is well stocked with local Fruit &Vegetables Please check out Facebook page ETHERIDGE NURSERIES for all information. e.g Fruit & Vegetable list.

Passmore Weeks & Richardson

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

Goddess Beauty is a beauty and skin clinic based in Stradbroke.

Annabel has over 10 years experience in the beauty industry. Offering the highest quality products and treatments including: Manicure Pedicure Bio sculpture gel Waxing Spray Tan Environ Skincare Jane Iredale Skincare Make Up Lynton lasers - a medical grade IPL system for hair removal and skin rejuvenation I can help with acne, pigmentation, thread veins, port wine stains and much more.

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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.

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Dirty Oven??

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

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

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Hammond Garden & Countryside Services Matthew Hammond

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

E J BROWN Builder

Specialising in Conifer reduction.

All hedge work and garden clearance.

Any size lawn mowed.

Rough grass cut & strimmed.

Hedges and trees supplied and planted.

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

Free estimates, all jobs considered.

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THE CELLPHONE & FAX SPECIALIST

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

We also sell secondhand equipment & part-ex welcome.

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

Dan Poulter, MP

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We are rightly proud of the contribution that Suffolk is making to deliver clean and green energy as we have become a magnet for renewable energy production. Suffolk offers one of driest climates in England with longer hours of daily sunshine and miles of coastline, so it is seen as the perfect location for solar energy and of course, offshore wind. Most of us will recognise and celebrate the benefits that renewable energy can bring, including much needed jobs for local people, as well as helping us to achieve our net zero carbon emission targets. However, these large scale energy projects cannot continue to be brought about in a piecemeal fashion without proper consideration for the potential consequences to some of our local communities.

With increasing numbers of planning applications for solar parks in our area, the time has come for our councils to plan more strategically for larger local energy projects. Rather than viewing each planning application for solar energy individually, we need a more joined up approach. Our local councils must work together to develop a strategic plan for the future development of solar power in Suffolk.

Whilst we should support appropriately sited solar parks (preferably on brownfield sites), there is also an imperative for our council planners to balance green energy production against the need to protect the countryside which makes Suffolk such an attractive place to live and work.

Undoubtedly Suffolk will continue to grow as an energy hub, so it is essential that future energy development is sited in the right locations, so as not to blight our communities or damage our natural environment.

Since becoming the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, I have worked hard to support local communities fight against inappropriate planning developments. In the energy sector, I helped to see off the mid-Suffolk straw burning power station plans and I worked successfully alongside Tim Yeo (the former MP for South Suffolk) to ensure that new power lines were installed underground (rather than overhead) throughout the beautiful Fynn Valley.

Recently, we have seen proposals coming forward for a number of new solar parks near Bramford and concerning plans to install new overhead power pylons between Bramford and Twinstead, which would be a blight to our beautiful Suffolk landscape.

My view is that new power lines should, wherever possible, always be underground, and ideally, put offshore in the sea bed. So I am currently working with other MPs to make the case to the National Grid and I shall continue to do all that I can to protect the Suffolk countryside from the threat of additional overhead electricity pylons.

However, solar parks are a local planning matter and as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is both an opportunity and a need for our local councils to work together to deliver a strategic local energy plan for Suffolk. If we get it right, there is a tremendous opportunity to grow more green jobs, support our local economy, protect the countryside, and to move swiftly towards a zero-carbon society. www.drdanielpoulter.com

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Village Diary May 29th 30th

Stradbroke Cricket Club home game (see page 18) Stradbroke Allotments afternoon cream tea & produce sale (see page 20)

June 1st 5th 5th 12th 17th 18th 20th 21st 21st 23rd 26th 26th

Radio Stradbroke on air from 10 am www.radiostradbroke.co.uk, and every day Stradbroke Cricket Club home game (see page 18) Massive Sale at the Church (see page 4) Cake Stall (see page 4) Stradbroke Cinema showing A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood (see page 17) ***Deadline for submissions for July/August edition strictly by this date*** Stradbroke Cricket Club T20 (see page 18) Stradbroke Community Centre AGM at 7.45pm (see page 10) RoughCast touring with The Tempest until 11th July (see page 20) Martin Tickler house martins talk at 7pm in Court House (see page 20) Court House Café re-opening (see page 17) Garage Sale at Wheatsheaf Cottage (see page 20)

July 8th 12th 15th 18th

WI meet in community centre at 7.30 pm – all welcome (see page 10) Parish Council meeting in the church (see page 6) Stradbroke cinema showing 23 Walks at the Community Centre (see page 17) Printing with Nature workshop at Black Barn (see page 20)

August 1st Stradbroke Allotments craft and produce sale (see page 20)

COVID19 - LIFE IN STRADBROKE PROJECT Send us your #vaccineselfies

The Stradbroke Archive and Record Association (SARA) has set up a new online archive to capture what life is like in lockdown for the residents of Stradbroke. It is hoped that by collecting our social history of this global event in real time, that generations to come will have a real window into our village experience in 2020/21 This new archive is slightly different to the other two online archives, it is designed to allow really easy upload by villagers of their contributions - anyone can add photographs, short videos, memories (as text) and audio recordings from computers, tablets and mobile phones!

SARA want to capture the every day types of experiences as well as the special events such as VE Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day etc...

SARA want the village of now and in the future to see how the global pandemic has changed and affected our day to day life, so join in and add your experiences. Go to https://pandemic.stradbrokearchive.org.uk