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May 2016
No.422
STRADBROKE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN YOUR VILLAGE NEEDS YOU
The Neighbourhood Plan is a once-only chance for us to give our opinions about how we, the people who live here, want the village to develop in the future. The plan that comes out of your responses in the questionnaire will be a legal document so we do need as many of us as possible to complete it so that we have a full and fair reflection of your thoughts. By now you will have received your Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire and, maybe, even completed it. It can be filled in either on-line very simply or on the paper copy which can then be returned to the collection box in the library. If you have any questions about the Neighbourhood Plan or the questionnaire or would like some help with it, there will be a helpdesk outside Spar on Saturday, April 30th and a helpdesk in the Courthouse cafĂŠ on Thursday, April 28th and Saturday, April 30th. Remember that the questionnaire is the opportunity for you to give your opinion about many aspects of Stradbroke and help shape the future of the village so please spare 15-20 minutes completing it. Gillian Rennie-Dunkerley, Chair of the Neighbourhood Planning Committee SPEAK OUT FOR STRADBROKE!
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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 Diary for May Service each Sundays at 10:15am --- Service leaders 1st S. Johnson 8th D. Keeble 15th ALPHA DVD
22nd M. Caplin
29th G. Lee
Our activities for May; We pray together Bible study Cameo Lunch Create & Chatter Bible study Drop in for coffee
Monday 9th Tuesday 10th Wednesday 11th Saturday 14th Tuesday 24th Wednesday 25th
7:30pm 7:30pm 12:30pm 10am 7:30pm 10am
Yesterday and Today Two hundred years ago the Baptist Church was founded in Stradbroke. Much has been written about the early Baptists and their struggle to worship God in the way they thought appropriate. The history of Stradbroke gives us little detail of the social unrest and conditions at that time. Our ancestors accepted their lowly position in life but were very concerned about having the freedom to worship God and serving the local people. These twin aspirations of worship and service has been the motivation down the ages and is still our ambition today, as we attempt to balance the twin ideas of “Worshipping our Creator God, and serving Him”, as we contribute to society both locally and further afield. We invite anyone who might like to share this vision to come and join us, all events are open to everyone.. Our worship centres on the Sunday morning service as we praise God by singing (songs old &new), praying and listening to a Christian message. The service which lasts for one hour is followed by refreshments each week. Bi monthly we join together and share with friends from All Saints for a “Churches Together” morning service. Each month a small group meet to pray together, and fortnightly we meet for study. The present format is; a cuppa & chocolate teacake, watch DVD followed by open and sometimes lively discussion. Recent topics include. “How to find happiness”, “How to understand the Old Testament” and “How to respond to divorce”. Lunch club and coffee morning. These are great places to meet new friends, chat, and enjoy good food. Transport can be provided just call. A recent addition is a monthly “Create & Chatter” – all ages get together to have a go at various crafts or just bring along their own knitting, enjoy a coffee and chat. Overseas. We support a number of Christian charities by our prayers, efforts, and gifts. Two organizations which are helped in very practical ways are TWAM & Hope Now. The following is Jackie’s latest comments on the position at Hope Now. Thank you! All the goods generously donated are being sent to Ukraine. Hope Now continues to help many orphans, widows and displaced refugees from the war in the north. A new youth worker has taken on the challenge of encouraging young people to get involved in the work. At Stradbroke we are twinned with a church in Borovista who are supporting 300 homeless people and run children’s clubs in the summer. I will be going to Ukraine in September, and I am now collecting linen or anything that can be used for embroidery including table cloths. These items will be used in the camps run by Hope Now for single people. I look forward to taking your donations with me in September, thanks. Please contact: John Ling 388751 (Church Elder) Jackie Hughes 384112 (Church Administrator)
Can We Help?
The Stradbroke Our telephone number is 07749 445531 Good Neighbours Need a lift to the Surgery or for an appointment at hospital? Service Collect a prescription? Change a light bulb? Check your smoke alarm or an odd job done? Our Volunteers will be happy to help you. There will be a mileage charge for journeys undertaken by our drivers and we will inform you of the mileage charge when you phone for assistance. We would appreciate at least 24 hours notice and will be happy to assist you.
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Local Churches
All Saints, 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. All Saints, Stradbroke 1st May 11.00 am Family service followed by coffee/tea 8th May 8.00 am Holy Communion, said service 15th May 11.00 am Holy Communion followed by coffee/tea 22nd May 8.00 am Holy Communion, said service 29th May 10.30 am Contemporary service + Communion at Fressingfield 5th June 10.30 am Ecumenical service at Baptist church There is a new initiative from the local foodbank for people in our village who need help in the form of a box of food with three days supplies in. Because there is very little transport here the new initiative will deliver the box to you if that is what you need. If you or anyone you know needs a box from the foodbank to help them over a crisis, please telephone 01379 388038 to get a voucher and a box delivered.
Stradbroke All Saints Fundraising Committee The Art Exhibition is now well under way with many framed, unframed and cards to view and purchase. Why not come to the preview on 27th April 7-9pm. £7 with wine and refreshments. The church is open 28th April-May 2nd, 10am-6pm. Also Coffee, teas, cakes etc will be available as well as a stall and raffle with items for sale. The Collectors Fair was good but the attendance was poor (sorry to the stall holders) but with the raffle and refreshments we made £190.06. Roly Copping now has veg and tomato plants available. He is also having a plant sale and Open Garden on Sat 21st May 2-5 and on Sunday 10-12 and 2-5 at 21 Woodfields. We will be really pleased to see you. Roly has not been too well recently, also Angela, so come and make their day with a visit. Looking forward to seeing you at the Art Exhibition. After this we are having a cake stall with coins on the wall (start saving your pennies) Then we have the Flower Festival on 11th,12th and 13th June to celebrate the Queens 90th birthday. A very busy two months. Thanks for all your cooperation and help. Mary Ellis
All Saints – A message from Rev. Cathy Bladen Dear friends & neighbours, I can’t believe I’ve been here for almost a year now. I was ordained as a Deacon last July and will be Priested at the end of June and the time has just flown by. I’m gradually getting to know people across the Sancroft Benefice and am really enjoying all there is to learn about being a priest in a rural ministry. One of the reasons I believe God called me into this work is my love for people and my enjoyment of getting to know folk and building relationships. As a result of discussion with the Revd Susan Loxton , the Church Wardens and people from All Saints, are starting a monthly drop in morning which we are calling Tea & Toast. It’s going to be on the 2nd Tuesday each month, 9.15-10.30am 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. I look forward to meeting and getting to know more of you there.
9.15 -10.30am Stradbroke Community Centre Every 2nd Tuesday of the month Starting Tuesday 14th June
God Bless, Revd Cathy Bladen
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Stradbroke Parish Council
The Clerk’s Report
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Community Centre at 7.30pm on Monday, 9th May 2016 A working party will be at the cemetery on 8th May from 10am to carry out a tidy up, any members of the public who wish to come along and help are more than welcome to turn up on the day. 5 members of the public attended the meeting. Public forum: A member of the public addressed the council and offered to sponsor a bench on the playing field. Councillors thanked him for his generous offer. Planning Applications supported: 1039/16 Havensfield Farm, Fressingfield Road IP13 8EN – erection of extension to cattle building (retrospective) 0205/16 Stradbroke Farm Barn, Laxfield Road IP21 5NL – installation of 4no. roof lights 0683/16 Penny Cottage, Pixey Green, IP21 5NH – a revised application was received with a slight change in the size. Results of planning applications considered by MSDC since the PC last met: 0552/16 62 Westhall IP21 5HP: Refused by MSDC 0683/16 Penny Cottage, Pixey Green, IP21 5NH: Revised app. Received above 0645/16 Chestnut House, Wilby Road IP21 5JP: No update at time of meeting Further details on planning can be obtained from the Clerk. Finance: the accounts for year ended 31st March 2016 were approved together with a new reserve schedule for the coming year. Highways working party: Councillors discussed how to progress the improvements to traffic/parking within the village. It was proposed that the VAS sign should be progressed immediately, this was agreed unanimously. Clerk’s report: The Clerk informed Councillors that the AGM for the Parish Council will take place prior to the start of usual business in May. The Clerk has received two offers to sponsor benches at the playing field. Locations will need to be identified together with a decision for the surface they are to stand on. This will be added to the agenda for the May meeting. Councillors expressed their thanks for these generous offers. The Clerk has received two complaints about potholes in Doctors Lane and has reported them using Fix My Street – this is an online reporting tool that anyone can use to report highways issues. Suffolk County Council have since replied that these potholes are not considered large enough to cause a problem but they will be monitored. Update from County and District Councillors: Cllr Flatman addressed the meeting and updated the Parish Council on the following areas: Cllr Flatman congratulated the council on the Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire Grove Farm S106 has been granted and is with the owner’s solicitor. Cllr McGregor addressed the meeting and updated the Parish Council on the following areas: Cllr McGregor confirmed that his department will be able to contribute to the VAS sign Congratulations were passed to Maureen John for her interview on the Today programme on Radio 4. The county council are looking at long term fixes for potholes rather than short term hole filling. Fire & Rescue consultation period is over and is being reviewed. Trading Standards within Norfolk and Suffolk have been combined into one department Broadband discussions still ongoing Cllr McGregor will chase up the white lines at the junction of Queens Street and Church Street. 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. The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Community Centre at 7.30pm on Monday, 9th May 2016.
Clerks contact information: Odile Wladon Mobile: 07555 066147 email: stradbrokepc@outlook.com Address: Mill Hill House, Church Lane, Wickham Skeith, Suffolk IP23 8NA
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Organisations
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Life in the Legion—The Royal British Legion (Stradbroke and District Branch) “Life in the Legion”. From The Chairman’s Desk. Over 60 members and guests, who came from a wide area, attended our Annual Branch Dinner held at The Community Centre. The dinner, a super meal supplied by Bakewell Catering, was the 30th since the branch was reformed. The guest speaker was Judith Shallow, the then High Sheriff of Suffolk, who is from Felsham (near Bury St.Edmunds). She proposed the Legion Toast; the reply was given by Colin Chambers, the new Norfolk County RBL Vice Chairman from North Walsham. Our member Rosemary Warne, MBE, DL, proposed the toast to our guests, with the reply given by Ken Rowbottom the Suffolk County RBL Vice Chairman from Fressingfield. I acted as toastmaster and gave the Legion Tribute, and grace was said by the new branch chaplain, the Revd. Ron Orams. Presentations were made by Judith Shallow; The Ken Richardson memorial shield was awarded to Rosemary Warne, the Tommy Campbell Preston Tankard to Penny Stanford, the Simon Crowe Tankard to Karen Sands and wine to Joyce Baker. John Graham, the branch Vice Chairman, ran a draw and over £200 was raised for branch funds. Brigadier Alasdair Wilson OBE from Dickleburgh was the guest speaker at the April month meeting of the branch held at our new venue, the Laxfield Royal Oak. His subject, “The Order of Saint John”, was of great interest to the sixteen members and guests present including our oldest member Douglas Crooks who is 95. One of the branches youngest members, Geoffrey Lilley, gave the vote of thanks. During the business part of the meeting the annual dinner was discussed and I thanked all who had helped to organise it. The next meeting will be held at the Laxfield Royal Oak on Thursday, May 12th. starting at 11.30 am. A guest speaker is being arranged. Michael Burton (Branch Chairman)
W.I. It was a very wet day on Thursday 14 April, with continual rain, hail, thunder and lightning, and the wet theme continued into the evening, as the topic for our speaker was sailing! Our president Gill Bird got the evenings proceedings underway, and was delighted to welcome Roz Adcock as our newest member. Iris and Vivienne were thanked for being our hostesses for the evening, and for making the birthday buttonholes for Gwyneth, Jane J. Sue P. and Caroline. Members once again showed their generosity with their support for the Food Bank collection, and were warmly thanked by Gill. To celebrate H.M. the Queen’s 90th Birthday the W.I. will be joining in the village celebrations by helping with the flower festival in the church in June. Then it was back to the water again as Gill welcomed John Wilkinson from the’ Woolverstone Project’ an organisation which helps those with disabilities realise their dream, and learn to sail. With the aid of a computer John showed slides of the various vessels they use for training, and explained the technical details and the safety measures required. The sport was found to give amazing confidence and freedom to the new sailors with many being reluctant to come off the water when their lesson was over. The Woolverstone Project has clearly opened up a whole new world for them, and Annie gave a heartfelt vote of thanks to John on our behalf. After refreshments Gill proposed that we restart the Kurling Group again, and members readily agreed. A beautiful basket of flowers arranged by Dianne, to celebrate Joyce and Roy Lee’s Diamond Wedding Anniversary was shown to members and delivered the following morning, as Joyce was unable to be at the meeting. After reminders of the ‘Silent Auction’ next month Gill closed the meeting, and the rain was still coming down... Gill Bird
The Stradbroke Over 60s Our May meeting will be on Thursday 5th May when we shall be having a duo called “Times Past” to entertain us. Then on May 19th we will be organising a game of Beetle. These meetings are 2pm-4pm at the Community Centre. On Thursday 26th May we have arranged a trip to Yoxford Antiques Centre. It was with much sadness that our long standing member Peggy Summers recently passed away. 6 of our members attended her funeral. She was a lovely lady, who is going to be missed by us all. Our most sincere condolences to all the family. Joan Grimes
Lottery Bonus Winners The Lottery Bonus Winners are: 22 Paddy Wright 28 Jennifer Chetwynd 15 Anne Boast 18 Joyce Larter 54 no winner £48 donated to White Hart Bowls Club, £48 donated to Tennis Club, £24 donated to Art Exhibition. Mary Ellis
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Organisations
Stradbroke High School Ofsted reports: Stradbroke High School stands out for Pupils’ Progress Official figures recently released by Ofsted and the Department for Education show that our pupils’ GCSE exams results at Stradbroke High School in 2015 position the school in the top 4% of all schools nationally for the value that they add to their pupils. In all subjects, pupils of all ability make better progress than in the majority of schools. In English, pupils of all ability make above average progress. In maths, pupils of all ability make better progress than in any other school in Suffolk. John Axtell, Deputy Headteacher at the school says “This data from Ofsted is testament to the high expectations that the school has for all pupils, their incredibly hard work and the commitment of their teachers in supporting their progress. Pupils leave Stradbroke High School with the best possible results enabling them to continue succeeding into the future. Sally Clarke
Friends of Stradbroke High School Our upcoming fundraisers are now confirmed as follows: Sat 7th May NEW 2nd hand clothing collection in Stradbroke Village. (See main article for details) th Sat 11 June Car boot / indoor table top sale and breakfast café. Sat & Sun 25/26th June Stradbroke Festifull BBQ help. The Friends would like to thank everyone for their support and we hope to see you at some of our events this year. All profits are spent directly on the pupils. For more information call or text 07771 838957 Nigel Brown (Chairman of the Friends) Registered Charity 1096034
1st Fressingfield Scout Group I am writing this newsletter before I head off with a team of Explorers and leaders to Kenya for 2016 Expedition. The 1st Fressingfield Scout Group has a long standing exchange programme with Mothers’ Mercy Home outside Nairobi. This is the second time we have visited the orphanage and will be working in and around the facility for the two weeks of Easter. Beavers were joined by Peppa Pig in Harleston to sell cakes - £250+ was raised with enough money to sponsor a guide dog puppy. Our Cubs recently visited the Stradbroke Fire Station and had a great time – learning about fire safety . Thanks to the Officers and crew at Stradbroke Fire Station. 1st Fressingfield Beaver Colony joined others from across the District for an emergency services day. Our members learnt about home safety, Group Camp 27-29 May 2016 will be at the Hallowtree Scout centre, Nacton near Ipswich. Bookings now being taken and we are filling up fast. FRAPLE 2016: As part of our commitment to investing in and empowering our leaders of the future, creating engaged citizens and to the YOU-shaped agenda – we held our first Fressingfield Residential Assistant & Patrol Leader Experience (FRAPLE). Our scouts gathered at the Thornham Walks residential centre and spent a weekend looking at leadership skills, community engagement and programme planning for their patrols and Troops. We are looking for additional adults to volunteer to support our Group as leaders. All sections – Beavers, Cubs, Adventurers, Pioneers and Explorers are full and operating waiting lists for new members. 1st Fressingfield Scout Group is now the owner of a replacement minibus thanks to the contributions of various Parish Councils, Cllr McGregor and Cllr Hadingham, donations from other local organisations and efforts of the Scout Group at the sponsored swim events. Andrew Aalders-Dunthorne
Stradbroke Primary School Junior Road Safety Officers We are Toby and Phoebe from Stradbroke Primary School. We are Year 5 pupils and have been working this year as Junior Road Safety Officers. We have organised lots of events and competitions in school to make our children aware of the importance of road safety. We have taught the children to Be Bright Be Seen and helped them learn to cross the road safely. We wanted to write this article to get a message out to the wider community to make sure everyone stays safe. It is really important to drive safely in our village and always think about pedestrians and cyclists, especially near to the school. Please stick to the speed limits, always wear your seatbelt and never use your mobile phone whilst driving! Thank you, Stradbroke Primary School’s Junior Road Safety Officers
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Parent and Toddler Group At Wilby C of E Primary School Everyone welcome, babies and toddlers up to 5, mums, dads, carers, grandparents ~ bring a friend! Enjoy tea and biscuits while your little-ones play Lots of friends, toys, art & craft, music, activities. Secure outside play area. Donation gratefully accepted. For more information contact the school office on: 01379 384708 Or just come along.
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Organisations
Stradbroke Archive and Records Association - SARA During the First World War Stradbroke lost 17 young men in battle. In 1922 a memorial was built on the corner of Church Street and Queen Street to honour them and acknowledge their sacrifice. Pte. Arthur Norman was the third of these men to lose his life 100 years ago. Pte Arthur Norman, 1882 — 1916 Arthur Norman was born in 1882, one of 7 children of Robert and Mary Ann Norman. The family lived in New Street and then Mayhews Corner. In 1910 he married Kate Larter and together they had three children —Arthur Jnr.(1911), Edith (1913) and William (1915). When Arthur filled in the 1911 census return as head of his family, he described himself as a farm labourer, the same employment as his father before him. During WW1 Arthur enlisted into the 2nd Battalion of the Norfolk Regiment and fought in Iraq as part of the Mesopotamian campaign. He was badly wounded and subsequently died from his wounds on 2nd May 1916. Private Arthur Norman is buried at Basra War Cemetery. In 1943 his eldest son became a casualty of WW2 and now both father and son are Remembered with Honour on the Stradbroke War Memorial. Source: www.ancestry.co.uk www.cwgc.org Ann Readman, SARA
Friends of All Saint’s Church Saturday, 30th.April - The Annual Church Path Plant Sale - 10.00 am onwards. In conjunction with the Art Exhibition in the Church. Read about The three Rectors of Stradbroke project elsewhere in this magazine. Margaret Streeter
Wingfield and District Gardening Club I am unable to report on Matt Tanton-Browns talk on pests and diseases, but I believe this was very helpful to those who attended. However, on 26th May, we hope to listen to Helen Hillier on “Flowers in arrangements” at 7.30pm at Brundish Village Hall. Caroline Treylyn
Radio Stradbroke One sure sign of Summer, is when Radio Stradbroke switches from Sunday mornings to Wednesday nights. May sees “Summer Music Nights” start again, weekly, but on a reduced time. 8pm to 10pm reflects a “little & often” dawn to our 11th year. Shows you can hear are: May 4th – Station Manager Marty Norris, May 11th – Professor Kimberley Bannon May 18th – DJ Dave from his own living room May 25th – DJ Huggy presents “Stradisphere 2015, the best bits” including the first live appearance of “Mothership”, Stradbroke’s very own vocal group. Intrigued? The answer is easy, log on to www.radiostradbroke.co.uk Michael Hugman
The 3 Rectors Stradbroke has been an exceptional village in having not one but three distinctive and unique rectors who have all played a part on a much wider stage. As such, we would like to launch a major exhibition of these 3 extraordinary men and the influence they had in Stradbroke. The natural place for this is in the Church and we are hoping this will attract more visitors to Stradbroke thus creating a ripple effect of greater use of our shops, pubs and other amenities. A project of this scale could also draw valuable funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund that would immediately boost the resources needed for essential repair work to this central and iconic building in our village. In order to gain this funding we need to demonstrate a cohesive plan engaging the community so we are currently working on formulating this based on using the 3 vicars as our central focus then incorporating social, visual and oral history combined with contemporary technology. We have lots of exciting ideas that have been stimulated by talking to experts both within the Museum field and ecclesiastical and historical organisations. The Reverends Ryle, Upcher and Streeter have provided us with such a rich vein of material we cannot resist sharing it with the wider community while continuing their enthusiasm and dedication in the promotion and development of Stradbroke. We are submitting our first stage plan to the Heritage Lottery Fund in May after which we will be informed if we are successful to make a full bid. We will keep you all informed of both the progress and the details of the planning. Gillian Rennie-Dunkerley Co-ordinator of Project FOASS, Rev. Susan Loxton
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Forthcoming Events
The Stradbroke Sports and Community Centre Cinema On Thursday, 19th. May, we are showing “Bridge of Spies” 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. During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers. Director: Steven Spielberg.Writers: Matt Charman, Ethan Coen. | Stars: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda. A feel-good Cold War historical/legal drama, Bridge of Spies is an absorbing true-life espionage tale very smoothly handled by old pros who know what they're doing. If you are expecting a political drama about the cold war, it is that but expect to have fun; it is humorous. Mark Rylance shines out as the acting star of the film. His salubrious and calm turn as the cornered spy just reeks of class. A film that will hit you strangely. Advance notice: Thursday, 16th. June “Dad’s Army”, Thursday 21st. July, “Room” There will be no showing in August. The Community Centre’s seventeeth Annual General Meeting is to be held on Tuesday, 17th. May, at 7.30 pm in the Webb Room. (All Welcome). We are on the look out for someone to help with the admin for the Cinema. Margaret Streeter
Cash Bingo The April Cash Bingo was not too well supported due mainly to illness. This meant we only raised £39. The next one is on Friday 13th May. See you there so we can give out more cash prizes. Mary Ellis
Pop Up Shop and Vintage Afternoon Tea At the Old Lion, Queens Street, Stradbroke in the Rustic Barn, in aid of Pancreatic Cancer. Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May. 2pm – 5pm. Last year I raised £220 and would like to raise more for this deadly but silent disease. Come along and have a browe in the shop selling vintage items, gifts, jewellery, or just relax and enjoy an afternoon tea. Mary Thompson
Heveningham Hall Country Fair 2016 This year’s Heveningham Hall Country Fair takes place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July and it has been announced that the two-day extravaganza will be organized solely by the Heveningham Hall Country Fair Trust. Further information and booking forms can be found on our website: www.countryfair.co.uk The Heveningham Hall Country Fair Trust is a registered charity (number: 1095403) Contact Will Kitchener on Tel: 07969 723207 or Email: will.kitchener@ocubis.co.uk Heveningham Hall Country Fair - Can you help? I am looking for stewards & volunteers for the weekend. Stewards need to be able bodied and over 18. If you would like to help please contact Julie via email j.collett5@btinternet.com, or by phone 01986 798258 or 07766654599. Julie Collett
Last chance to join the neon party This year marks the 10th birthday of St Elizabeth Hospice’s biggest event of the year, the Midnight Walk – and there’s still time for you to sign up! This year’s Midnight Walk takes place on Saturday 7 May and will have a neon theme to celebrate this landmark birthday. There are two routes to choose from, a five mile or a new, special ten mile, both starting and finishing at Ipswich Town Football Club. All participants will receive an exclusive, neon Midnight Walk 2016 T-shirt, a special edition 10th birthday medal and a hot chocolate at the finish line. Registration is £15 and closes at 5pm on Thursday 5 May. Be part of Suffolk’s biggest celebration of life and sign up now at www.midnightwalkipswich.co.uk, call 01473 707043 or email midnightwalk@stelizabethhospice.org.uk for a paper form. Sophie Johnson, Marketing Assistant
Good Neighbours AGM The Good Neighbours AGM will be on May 16th at 11.30 am in the Club Room of the Community Centre. All Welcome. Jane Gemmill
Saturday 21st May Syleham and Wingfield Sports and Social Club will host an Open Morning with Coffee and biscuits to show you the new carpets in the hall, as well as the new furniture. Come along on Saturday 21st May from 10.30 to 12.30 to also see the new layout of the Hall. Of course we will be serving tea and coffee, and there'll be a cake stall, a raffle, as well as local crafts. Some of the regular groups who use the Hall will be showing you their activities. Come and see if you would like to be interested! Any funds raised will be to fund our annual Senior Citizens' Christmas event. Julie Thompson
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Forthcoming Events
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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, 10am-4pm (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.95thbg-horham.com Mike Ager
Classic Vehicle Rally & Country Fayre 2016 Bungay Area Lions Club is holding another Classic Vehicle Rally & Country Fayre in the grounds of Earsham Hall, Bungay, NR35 2AN on Sunday 1st May 2016. Gates will open from 10am until 5pm. Entry to the public will be £5 for adults - under 16s free. Funds raised from the event will go to local Lions causes. If you have a vehicle to show, you can obtain a registration form for free entry from: Michael Gardiner, Tel: 07599 935113 Email: michaelegardiner@hotmail.com Go to the registration form online at: http://www.lions105ea.com/lionsclubs/Bungay/downloads/ClassicCarForm_2016.pdf Bungay Lions invite you to a great day out for all the family. Dawn Collis, Bungay Area Lions Club
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. Also I am having a plant sale and open garden on Saturday 21st May from 2pm to 5pm, and on Sunday 10am to 12 noon then 2pm to 5pm. A good range of vegetable and bedding plants at 21 Woodfields. Roly Copping 01379 384839
Stradbroke High School Car boot/table top sale & breakfast café On Saturday the 11th of June between 8am - 1pm, Stradbroke High School will be holding another car boot sale along with a indoor table-top sale. So whatever the weather come along and enjoy a cup of tea and breakfast whilst browsing around and reading the free newspapers. All pitches only £5. All profits will be spent directly on the pupils. To book a space - Call or text Nigel on 07771 838957. Friends of Stradbroke High School. Nigel Brown
Charity jumble sale A charity jumble sale will be held on Saturday 14th May, at Horham Community Centre, from 1 - 3pm. Raising money for The Moldova Project. Charity no. 1161680. Tracey Sleap
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Forthcoming Events
Library/Post Office/Court House Café News A lot of people have been in to say that they heard me on the BBC Radio4 Today programme with John Humphrys a few weeks ago. The programme was about libraries and their struggle for importance and existence in the UK, in the current political climate of recession and cuts to local government spending. My point was that libraries have had to evolve to suit community needs in modern times. In Stradbroke, our library is an important example of how the library can thrive and be at the heart of a community with the Post Office and Café in the Courthouse. Half an hour after the ‘Today’ interview, Radio 5Live phoned to ask me to be on Nicky Campbell’s programme to talk about the place of libraries and what they have to do to keep pace with the modern world. I talked about the Post Office at Stradbroke and also about Ipswich library where they have music gigs and that you can get married there in the licensed Northgate room if you want to. Rethinking services is at the heart of a modern library and Suffolk Libraries can be seen as successful examples of this in progress. We had a very enjoyable 2 evenings of Scandinavian dining in the Courthouse Café with 60 people sitting down to a 4 course meal with a Nordic theme. I would like to thank everyone who helped to make this a success (Claire, Toni, Alex, Owen) but particularly Marianne Pierce-Saunderson for her help, support and expert knowledge leading the team through. She even made all the bread and meatballs! On Thursday 21st April we had a Vintage Tea for 30 guests to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. June Hampson and Claudene Merritt organized this excellent royal event and everyone who came had a lovely time. A special mention to Rosemary Warne for making a speech and toast to the Queen and for leading us in singing the National Anthem. Forthcoming Event: On Saturday 11th June at 7pm for a 7.30pm start Suffolk Libraries’ Presents: ‘Billy Elliot the Musical Live’ Set in a northern mining town against the background of the 1984/85 miner’s strike. Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dreams come true. Featuring a timeless score by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful story that has captivated audiences around the world. This production is a funny, uplifting, spectacular theatrical experience. Tickets £8 booking essential. Call in at the library or telephone 01379 384768 or 07507802360 Bar available for refreshments wine/beer/soft drinks. We always have a supply of Euros and US dollars in the Post Office and we can order any currency you require with a little bit of notice. So think of using us for your currency for your holidays abroad this summer. Maureen John, Library/Post Office manager
Laxfield Annual Fun Music Quiz in aid of charity Laxfield Village Hall – Friday 6th May , 7 for 7.30pm start. £20 per team, maximum 4 per team. To book your table, please call Caroline on 01986 798422. Raffle with great prizes in aid of the Colostomy Association so please bring some extra £ss to spend on the night! Please bring your own drinks and nibbles as we are trying to maximise the income for the charity. Thank you! The emphasis is on fun, so book your team for a fun night out! Caroline Emeny
Second Hand Clothing Collection around Stradbroke Village Saturday 7th May 8am until Midday. Please either leave outside your house for collection in a plastic bag or bring it to the clothes recycling bins next to the bottle banks by the swimming pool. All profits will go towards the Primary and High School pupils as well as The Starlight Children's charity. Nigel Brown
Phoenix Singers' forthcoming events Saturday 4th June Sing Handel's Coronation Anthems in aid of EACH (East Anglia's Children's Hospices). Directed by Andrew Cantrill. 1.00 pm until 5.30 pm includes informal concert 4.45 pm. Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham IP13 9HE. Music scores and light refreshments provided. Suggested minimum donation £10. per person. Book your workshop place : with Gill Clare, 01728 723841, gill.clare@tiscali.co.uk Phoenix Singers reg. Charity No. 1076549. AMERICAN SUMMER Concert to be held on Saturday 2nd July 2016 7.30 pm at Framlingham College. Tickets £15.00 (£7.50 for under 18s) includes interval drinks reception, available from Hall Farm Butchers, 25 Market Hill, Framlingham, William Glasse: william@glasse.org.uk 07802 597071, choir members and at the door. Charity No 1076549. Stephanie Askew (publicity)
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DOES YOUR LAWN NEED CUTTING OR YOUR HEDGE NEED TRIMMING? MAYBE YOUR GARDEN JUST NEEDS A TIDY UP. CALL BOB STANLEY T 01379 586541 M 07977 449750
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Forthcoming Events
Summer Fete Saturday 2nd July 2016 2-5pm. At Hartismere Hospital, Castleton Way We are delighted to announce that we will be reinstating this popular fete. There will be stalls and entertainment, refreshments and crafts. Park radio will be coming along and the fete will be opened by a local celebrity. It will be a great opportunity for local community groups from Eye and the surrounding villages to come and promote their activities and raise some money. Anyone wishing to book a pitch can contact Gini Williams on 01379 870279 HARTISMERE HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS, REG. CHARITY NO 255636 Beverley Goddard
Festifull 2016 This year’s Festifull on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June is getting ever closer and we are all hoping it’s going to be just as successful as previous years. We have a number of new entertainers for the arena including Majorettes and a Magician. This year we will have two large marquees to provide more space for stall holders and visitors and there will be the usual catering tents. The junior five-a-side football tournament will be running again with forty teams from across the county and south Norfolk. On Sunday afternoon we have the ever popular It’s a Knockout Wipeout. The Festifull is perhaps the only event in Stradbroke’s social calendar that is truly for everyone and a chance for clubs and societies to raise awareness and/or funds and it is a great opportunity to meet neighbours and friends in a relaxed atmosphere. We are always looking for more helpers or if you haven’t already booked your stall please get in contact with one of the organising team – Maria Smith, Karine Last, Julia Green, Sam Hackett, Martin Allison and myself. More details in next month’s magazine and on the village website. Roger Turkington, 01379 384248
Open Garden ‘Get checked out dad’, my daughters kept telling me. I had never thought about it, and then, despite the repeated plea I never had time. And then I did. I got checked. And everything changed. My name is Philip Greenacre, my wife, Chris, and I were farmers until our retirement in 2008. We had always worked, and worked hard, so, in retirement we knew we needed a project. Chris had always loved gardening and I have always loved Chris so it seemed natural that our project should be a garden. So we bought Furze House in Rushall with its two acres of land. To be honest when we moved in the garden was no more than lawn, trees and 4 herbaceous beds. But we had a vision and set out to achieve it. The garden has evolved over the last eight years and now boasts over 50 beds full of shrubs, perennials and rare plants sourced from around the United Kingdom and Europe. We entered the National Garden Scheme yellow book in 2010 and received our five year certificate in 2015. 2015 was the last year of NGS for us, because in 2015 I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I had no symptoms, so going to the doctors was not a priority. I felt fine, but gradually I was worn down by the determine nagging of my two daughters (no idea where they get that part of their nature from). The first PSA test came back slightly higher than normal so a retest was booked for 3 months. The second test showed an increase so I was referred to a Urology consultant for a biopsy. The results from the biopsy stated 50% of the samples were cancerous. This was when the NHS, and especially the wonderful staff at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, really got going. The first step was a course of hormone tablets followed by hormone injections. I then became a member of the “37” club as I endured 37 days of radiotherapy. It was hard there is no getting away from that, but my treatment by the staff at the NNUH was nothing short of exceptional. Everyone always had a smile and was always positive. Chris and I felt we needed to give something back to the NNUH for the marvellous treatment I had received, and for us we could see no better way than to reopen our garden to raise funds for the radiotherapy department. So that is what we are doing with two open weekends this year, plus all the ‘by appointment’ group visits. And if you are wondering, in February this year I had my latest PSA test, it came back at 0.1%. I was clear of cancerous cells. Together we had beaten it. So my advice to all those gentlemen out there of a certain age, if you have a nagging daughter, or son, take a moment to listen and get checked. Furze House will be open the weekends of: Saturday 4th to Monday 6th June (10am – 5pm) Saturday 20th to Monday 22nd August (10am – 5pm) We look forward to welcoming you so we can raise as many funds as possible. Entry - £3.50, children free. Light refreshments available. Dogs on leads welcome. Furze House, Harleston Road, Rushall, IP21 4RT Philip Greenacre
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Phone: 01379 388870 Mobile: 07590507307
Etheridge Nurseries Laxfield Road, Tel: 384204 Mob 07881 440140 Large Selection of Home or Local sourced Vegetables and Fruit Hedging Plants Available - Fruit trees also available Seed Potatoes and Onion Sets and Shallots now Available Large Selection of pansy and polyanthus. Vegetable plants available now. A larger selection of bedding Plants, Hanging Basket Plants, Tomato, Cucumber and Vegetable Plants all ready now. Bedding season coming in May.
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Sports Roundup
Stradbroke Cricket Club Firstly, a big Thank You to everyone who supported our Horse Race Evening. Despite numbers being down on last year (60), the Cricket Club is a staggering £1150 better off, which covers our annual insurance bill. I hinted that it may be the 16th & last event given the shortage of volunteers & technical issues, but there are 1150 reasons why it may not be! Shortage is this months theme. We are always short of players, so it is gratifying that some are going the extra mile to enable us to put out two teams in the opening weekend. Shortage of coaches is becoming an issue. Junior training starts on Fridays from 29th April, 6pm to 7:30. We desperately need back up coaching, even a willing parent, putting out equipment, an extra pair of eyes on the field, is more worth than you may think. It would be terrible if Suffolks oldest cricket club were forced to turn prospective junior cricketers away because of a lack of manpower. Shortage of rain is certainly something we cannot moan about. Thankfully, the sun shone on Cricket Force Day, where 12 members & volunteers spruced up the Playing Field as well as installing a rainwater harvesting system. Within 24 hours the new water butt was full to overflowing, so we know it works. With our first match already cancelled a week in advance, & the threat of snow, birthday boy William Shakespeare sums it up so much better than I can: “Winter, which, being full of care, makes summer’s welcome thrice more wished more rare”. Michael Hugman
Stradbroke Football Club Since last months newsletter, we have had 3 matches cancelled by the opposition. The only result is Elmsett 3 Stradbroke 5. We have only 2 more fixtures to complete the season. The clubs AGM is on 1st June. All welcome. Mary Ellis
Stradbroke & District Bowls Club Due to bad weather on Saturday, 16th April we were unable to begin our Bowls season, hopefully we will try again to get started. The Waveney Triples League started with a match on Tuesday, 19th April and once again we continue to hope for warmer weather. WAVENEY TRIPLES LEAGUE Played Dickleburgh WON. Lily Lofts
Stradbroke Swim & Fitness Centre Stradbroke Swim & Fitness Centre has once again been ranked one of the top pools in the UK taking part in Swimathon 2016! With a total of 170 swimmers the pool was placed first regionally & fourth nationally in this annual event, this comes after a second place finish last year raising over £10,000.00 for Marie Curie. Organisers Maria Smith & Len Phoenix said “Its just phenomenal that our site has had national acclaim again, thank you everyone who has taken part & supported us!” Fastest Female swimmer Claire Rafferty swam 5k (250 lengths) in 1 hour 11 mins, Fastest Male swimmer Mark Nowell who completed the same distance in 1 hour 14 mins. Maria Smith was taking part in her 20th successive Swimathon swam 10k in 2 hours & 59 mins! Top juniors were Matthew Tatum 1 hour 13 mins & Jade Bishop 1 hour 41 mins. To round up a busy Swimathon week, team swimmers completed the challenge creating a fun atmosphere all raising funds for Sport Relief! Its not too late for you to enter the Stradbroke Triathlon & Aquathlon on 22nd May! Also Volunteer Marshals needed for this event please contact Maria Smith (Mariasmith@everyoneactive.com) for more details! Stradbroke Swim & Fitness Centre
Volunteers needed Stradbroke Youth Football Club are looking for volunteers to join our Committee, the roles are Treasurer and Welfare Officer. If you are interested please contact: Jayne Cook on vookfamily2011@hotmail.co.uk
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DAVID CATTERMOLE PLUMBING & HEATING Tel 384779 General Plumbing, Bathrooms, Showers, Taps, Water So,eners Supplied & installed Radiators, Towel Rails Hea.ng System maintenance Over 40 years’ Experience
THE GARDEN ROOM At FOALS GRANGE, WILBY Bed and Breakfast Located in idyllic countryside, we offer accommodation in an annexe to our traditional period cottage. You will have private access, king size bed and en suite bathroom; a sofa bed will sleep two children. The room is well equipped and has internet access. We offer an extensive breakfast menu and seek to use local products.
To book contact Debbie GRIFFITHS on 07582 789782 or 01379 384873
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For your Lawnmower & Small Engine Repairs and Servicing Tel: Phillip Cleveland on 388306
Magnolia House, Wilby Rd, Stradbroke Tel: 01379 384097 Mobile: 07944 894757
eMail editors@Stradbrokemonthly.co.uk to place your advert here!
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Painting and Decorating by Ron Rankin - 25 Years Experience For All Your Domestic & Commercial Property Maintenance & Decorating Competitive Prices - Professional Standards Reliable & Experienced - Highly Recommended Advice & Quotations With No Obligation Tel: 01379 388243 Mob: 07762 326226 Unit 19a Fuller Road Industrial Estate Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9EA
eMail: johnbedwell18@yahoo.co.uk Web:www.angliansalt.co.uk For all your salt supplies of: Hydrosoft tablet & granular salt, pure dried vaccum salt, de-icing salt. Also we stock tablets & granular in 10kg bags. Please contact us for competitive prices either collected or delivered. Tel 01379 854061 Fax 01379 854 804
Hammond Garden & Countryside Services Matthew Hammond
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Specialising in Conifer reduction. All hedge work and garden clearance. Any size lawn mowed. Rough grass cut & strimmed. Hedges and trees supplied and planted. Small tree work - pruning/felling Lawns turfed and seeded All types of fencing Patios and paths laid. Free estimates, all jobs considered.
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Hilary Hadingham Order now for Weddings, Dinner Parties, Table Centres, and much more. Free Local Delivery 01728 638156 07780 612549
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P a n a c h e H o m e & A c c e s s o r i e s A large range of products including: Décor, Gifts for all occasions, Clothing, Costume Jewellery and Chalk Painting Workshops Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays 10.30-15.30 Unit rear of Chestnut House, Wilby Road (B1118), Stradbroke, Suffolk, IP21 5jP Telephone 01379 388691 info@panachehomeandaccessories.co.uk
2 Town House, Church Street, Stradbroke - 01379 384208 - Claire Evans Wedding Dresses Evening wear , Prom Wear’ and ‘Mother of the Bride’, Jewellery and other Accessories.
Do call before your next special occasion ---Opening Times--Mon – 10am to 6pm; Wed – 10am to 6pm; Fri - 10am to 6pm Sat – 10am to 4pm; Sun – by appointment (please ring) Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Dances, Discos Coffee Mornings Club Meetings Birthday Parties Wedding Receptions If you need a venue for a function “Bring People Together” at
STRADBROKE SPORTS & COMMUNITY CENTRE
Steven Pleasance Carpenter and General Builder From hanging doors To Complete builds 01379 388253
Tel: 384439 for information & bookings
Debra Luton DHP (NC) MNRHP Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy. Do you need help with: Smoking cessation, weight loss, phobias, addictions, traumas, panic attacks, depression and anxiety I have over 17 years of experience working with adults and children Please telephone/email to discuss.
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10 Market Place Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AD 01379 852820 www.thecardpartyshop.co.uk New in Children’s toys. Over 60 different toys for various ages. Ideal for stocking fillers. Bring this advert in for 10% off, our first floor party department.
(01379) 384689 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.
News & Views
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Suffolk Walking Festival Walking into history in the Heart of Suffolk. Discover the History on your doorstep. ‘A Stroll Through the Ages’ (part of the 2016 Suffolk Walking Festival number 48) will enrich your knowledge of Stowmarket which has pre-Saxon roots, and there is evidence of a Roman settlement. 16th, 17th and 18th century buildings are dotted around the town in the conservation areas. For more information about the 9th Walking Festival, please call in to the Tourist Information Centre (just opposite ASDA, up the hill) or visit www.suffolkwalkingfestival.co.uk. The Tourist Information Centre also has a free self-guided walk around Stowmarket. Did you know there is a 75 acre museum in the heart of Stowmarket, with many historic buildings relocated from elsewhere to be preserved? They include the Settling House, from Bury St Edmunds market, Edgars Farmhouse from Combs Lane and Alton Watermill. On Sunday 8th May, the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket will be hosting TRACTION’16. This new event will draw together a range of tractors and machinery, including examples seen at work in the fields of Suffolk during the last 100 years. For more information go to www.eastanglianlife.org.uk There are several fascinating smaller museums in the surrounding villages – Woolpit, Laxfield, Buxhall (Granary Crafts), Brockford Light Railway, and The Mechanical Music at Cotton. All have a wealth of information about their specialisms, and most are open at weekends from May-September. Sue Green
Tips to prevent falls Around one in three people over 65 and half of over 80s will have a fall every year. Even if you fall and are not hurt, a bad fall can shake your confidence. Most falls are the result of a combination of factors including physical health, mental health, poor eyesight, hearing problems, prescribed medications - which can have side effects, heart problems or sudden changes in your blood pressure, which can make you feel faint. The good news is that falls are NOT an inevitable part of getting old, and there is plenty you can do to avoid them. Exercise – Regular exercise such as walking, swimming, housework and gardening all strengthen your muscles, so you are less likely to fall and better able to recover if you do. Get regular eye and hearing tests – You may qualify for free sight tests so make sure to ask your local optician. Your GP can also help to arrange a full sight or hearing test. Visit the Chiropodist – Keeping your feet and toenails healthy and in good condition will help in your maintenance of overall good health. Conditions like diabetes or circulatory problems can all be picked up by looking at the feet. Keep your doctors informed – Always tell the doctors treating you everything you’re taking, including tablets your doctor hasn’t prescribed but which you’ve bought yourself. Make your home safer – install non slip rug pads under area rugs, place a rubber mat in the bath or shower, wear sturdy shoes or slippers inside, install brighter lights on your stairs and landing, mop up spills immediately, and keep things you use every day at an easy to reach level. Claire Bewley is a Director at My Care at Home based in Stowmarket. Tel: 01449 763086 www.mycare-athome.co.uk
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We have a whole allotment available at the moment, to be taken as a whole or as two halves. If you are unsure you could manage even that we also have some raised beds available. Please contact me for more details on 01379 388253 or email me helenpleasance@talk21.com. If you would like to contribute to our allotment page, email me. We would love to hear from you. Helen
Fix My Street please! FixMyStreet is an independent website, built by the charity ‘mySociety’. We wanted to make it easier to report problems in your community, even if you don't know who those reports should go to. So we made FixMyStreet. All you have to do is type in a postcode – or let the site locate you automatically – and describe your problem. Then we send your report to the people whose job it is to fix it. FixMyStreet covers the whole of the UK. No matter where you are, the only thing you ever have to remember is our web address – FixMyStreet.com.
Letters to the Editor 'Peggy Summers'. A big thank you to everyone who sent such lovely cards, flowers and messages in Mum's memory, and made 16 years in Stradbroke so very pleasant for her.We collected £400 for Multiple Sclerosis and St Christopher's Hospice. Pamela and Family My husband and I would like to thank everyone who contacted us with regard to the use of a Wheel Chair for my elderly sister in law who has difficulty walking, we were able to take her around the village and to Southwold, she really enjoyed herself as she was pushed around, once again thank you to everyone who contacted is. Malcolm and Sidna Napier. I would like to express our sympathy to Pam Lewis whose mother Peggy Summers (100yrs old) passed away recently. A lovely lady always with a smile and ready to help on any stall. Peggy we shall miss you so much. The stalls will never be the same again. Mary Ellis
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Acorn Foot Health Roger C Griffiths BSc (Econ) Dip Soc Sci PGCE, MCFHP MAFHP
Foot Health Consultant Home Visits, Care Homes and Private Clinic Verruca Treatments, Ingrown toenails, Calluses, Fungal Infection, Corns, nail Cutting, Bunions and Foot Care for Diabetics, Foot Health checks and all nail conditions. For appointment Tel: 384873 Mob 07724073328 eMail : griffithstwo@aol.com Some evening appointments available
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Forthcoming events
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Stradisphere Award Nominated Stradisphere is now preparing for a third year of premium festival entertainment. Hosting more than 20 acts over Friday 8th and Saturday 9th July, with a selection of Europe’s best tribute acts headlining including Bon Jovi, Oasis, Sting & The Police and Madness & The Specials. It also hosts local acts from East Anglia including Walkway, Bootleg Boss (Bruce Springsteen) and The Signs to name a few. As well as a fantastic range of musical talent, there will also be some wonderful food and trade stalls available along with rides and inflatables for all ages. Designed for all genres and for all generations with a great reputation for its quality in music and professional look. 2016 sees Stradisphere pull out all the stops with a bigger stage, more tribute acts and activities to keep everyone entertained through the weekend, but the fun does not stop there! Keep your eyes peeled for this year’s new additions. Local residents can be re-assured that just like last year, we endeavor to keep all disturbance to a minimum whilst allowing people to enjoy the weekend. Tickets are selling quicker than they have in previous years and we are fully expecting to sell out, so buy now to avoid disappointment! Tickets are available online at www.stradisphere.co.uk or in Stradbroke at the Spar shop and Library. Alternatively tickets can be purchased from Michael Hugman or Brett & Jo Baber. Ticket Prices in advance: ** Early Bird Weekender £25 ** (Limited Availability) Friday Night £12 Saturday All Day £20 Saturday Night (after 5pm) £12
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Village Diary April 28th-2nd May Art Exhibition at the Church 10am-6pm (see page 4) 30th The Annual Church Path Plant Sale 10am onwards (see page 4) 30th Helpdesk outside Spar/ in the Library to help you fill in the questionnaire (see front page) May 1st Bungay Lions Club Classic Vehicle Rally (see page 17) 3rd Contact Club meet in the Community Centre at 10am-1.30pm and every Tuesday 3rd Badminton Club meet at the High School 7.30-10pm every Tuesday 4th Radio Stradbroke 8pm - 10pm Marty Norris Show 5th Over 60s Club meet in the Community Centre at 2-4pm “Times Past” (see page 9) 6th Babies and Toddlers Rhymetime at Stradbroke Library 10.30am and every Friday 6th Laxfield Annual Fun Music Quiz (see page 18) 7th New 2nd hand clothing collection (see page 18) 7th Midnight Walk for St Elizabeths Hospice (see page 14) 9th DEADLINE FOR RETURNING THE NEIGHBOUR HOOD PLAN QUESTIONNAIRE 9th AGM and Parish Council meeting 7.30pm (see page 6) 11th Radio Stradbroke 8pm - 10pm Professor Kimberley Bannon 11th Cameo lunch at the Baptist Church 12.30pm (see page 3) 12th WI meeting 7.30pm in the Community Centre (see page 9) 13th Cash Bingo at the Community Centre 7.30pm (see page 14) 14th Charity Jumble Sale at Horham Community Centre (see page 17) 16th Good Neighbours AGM 11.30am in the Club Room of the Community Centre (see page 14) 17th Community Centres AGM 7.30pm in the Webb Room – all welcome (see page 14) 18th Radio Stradbroke 8pm - 10pm DJ Dave from his own living room! 19th Over 60s meet in the Community Centre at 2-4pm “Beetle” (see page 9) 19th Stradbroke Cinema is showing “Bridge of Spies” 7 for 7.30pm (see page 14) 20th *****ARTICLES FOR JUNE EDITION STRICTLY BY THIS DATE PLEASE***** 21st Open garden and plant sale at 21 Woodfield (see page 17 for times) 21st Open morning at Syleham and Wingfield Sports and Social Club 10.30 – 12.30 (see page 14) 22nd Triathlon and Junior Aquathlon at the Swim and Fitness Center (page 22) 25th Drop in for coffee at the Baptist Church 10am (see page 3) 25th Radio Stradbroke DJ Huggy - Stradisphere 2015 - The Best Bits! 26th “Flowers in arrangements” a talk by Helen Hillier (see page 12) 28th-29th Pop up Shop in Aid of Pancreatic Cancer 2-5pm (see page 14) June 1st Football Club AGM (see page 22) 4th Phoenix Singers sing Handel’s Coronation Anthems Thomas Mills, Framlingham (see page 18) 4th-6th Open Garden in Rushall in aid of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (see page 20) 11th Car Boot/Indoor table top sale and breakfast cafe (see page 17) 11th Suffolk Libraries present “Billy Elliot The Musical LIVE” 7pm for 7:30pm (see page 18) 11th-13th Flower Festival to celebrate the Queens 90th Birthday more to follow 14th Tea and Toast 9.15 – 10.30 at the Community Centre (see page 4) 16th Stradbroke Cinema is showing “Dads Army” (more details to follow) 21st Stradbroke Cinema is showing “Room” (more details to follow) 25th-26th Festifull (see page 20 for details)