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VACANCIES AT STRADBROKE FIRE STATION! Would you like to be a firefighter on a part time basis? · Are you available to respond to incidents at most times during the day and night? · Want to save lives and engage with your community?

Key things to bear in mind to become an on-call firefighter: · You should ideally live and/or work within 5 minutes of the fire station you are applying to · It would be considered an advantage if you are available to respond during the daytime · If currently employed, it is essential that you will be able to be released by your employer to respond to emergencies.

Please note that the recruitment process is rolling. You can apply at any point, however applications received before 5 May 2017 will be considered for stations with a current vacancy during the selection period for the Approval to Ride course in December 2017. If there is no current vacancy, you will be notified and your application carried forward until there is a vacant position.

For more information, please contact Ken Ashby (Watch Manager / On-Call Firefighter's Liaison Officer) on 07776 475069 or ken.ashby@suffolk.gov.uk or call into your local fire station.

Please read the information on Suffolk Jobs Direct (https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org) before applying for this job and view further details about on- call vacancies within the Suffolk Fire and Rescue service on the below link https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/suffolk-fire-and-rescue-service/working-and-volunteering-for-fire-and-rescue/how-tobecome-an-on-call-firefighter/

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Stradbroke Cricket Club Five things you may not be aware of!

1) Stradbroke has a cricket club.

2) It is the oldest cricket club in Suffolk (founded 1743) 3) Cricket is a fun game, & it keeps you fit & healthy.

4) It is a game for all ages 7 to 70 5) Cricket clubs do not run themselves We want the cricket club to be at the centre of the Community. There is a big Playing Field to play on, equipment, practice nets, changing rooms, & Community Centre bar.

We offer qualified coaching, both at the Club, as well as in Stradbroke, Wilby, Laxfield, & Fressingfield Primary Schools.

Yes, cricket is for all the family. If you still play, used to play, would like to play, like to watch cricket or you just want to give a little back by volunteering, please get in touch!

Stradbroke was the first place in Suffolk where cricket was played.That is something to be proud of.

You can be part of it!

Michael Hugman (07796-465347) www.stradbroke.play-cricket.com facebook.com/Stradbrokecricketclub @Stradbrokecricketclub

Local Churches

Stradbroke Baptist Church

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Stradbroke Baptist Church, Laxfield Road, Stradbroke, Suffolk Sunday Services at 10:15am – Guest Speakers 7th A. Hawes 14th & 21st G. Lee 28th B. Francis We welcome you to join us – our activities for May Tuesday 16th & 30th 7:30pm Bible study Wednesday 10th 12:30pm Lunch Club Saturday 13th 10am Create & Chatter Wednesday 24th Drop In For Coffee April Lunch Club: East Anglian Air Ambulance We were delighted to have a representative from the Air Ambulance with us for our April lunch. After the inevitable comments “We were expecting the Duke of Cambridge”, the volunteer Mr.Cadman gave an interesting talk on the history and operations of the service from small part time beginnings to the current operation with two helicopters. We all enjoyed the presentation and showed our appreciation by making a speedy collection of £250. Thanks to everyone whose hard work makes our Lunch Club so enjoyable and to all who contributed to the gift.

Longevity (A story from the book “A box of delights” J.John & M.Stibbe) A man once advised his son that if he wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a little gunpowder on his corn flakes every morning. The son did this religiously and he lived to the age of ninetythree. When he died, he left fourteen children, twenty-eight grandchildren, thirty-five greatgrandchildren, and a fifteen-foot hole in the wall of the crematorium.

A most unlikely tale and if by any stretch of the imagination it could be true this gentleman sure made an explosive exit, his exploits long remembered after his death. This story came to mind as earlier this week as I visited the area where I spent part of my childhood. Having checked out the old home and school I visited the farm which held treasured memories of boyhood fun. Afterwards I found myself in the village Church yard looking for the grave of dear friends who at that time were considered my second parents.

Totally alone in the silent grave-yard I found myself considering the brevity of human life, our time span from cradle to grave is brief and one expects the memories of our existence will soon fade and quickly we are totally forgotten.

The shortness of human life and memory makes the life, death and resurrection of Jesus even more incredible - two thousand years after the event we still celebrate Easter. The unique life of Jesus has influenced countless thousands of Christians through all generations. For his life is our example, and his resurrection is our hope and the promise of new life after our short stay on this planet. St. Paul tells us.

“Just as Christ (Jesus) was raised from the dead, we too may live a new life”.

Please contact:John Ling 388751 (Church Elder)

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Our telephone number is 07749 445531

The Stradbroke Good Neighbours

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

Collect a prescription? Change a light bulb?

Check your smoke alarm or an odd job done?

Our Volunteers will be happy to help you.

There will be a mileage charge for journeys undertaken by our drivers and we will inform you of the mileage charge when you phone for assistance.

We would appreciate at least 24 hours notice and will be happy to assist you.

Local Churches

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All Saints, Stradbroke

All Saints Church Stradbroke, Revd Susan Loxton 01379 388493 Church warden, Peter Chetwynd 01379 384069 If you have any questions about Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, or any questions about the Faith, please contact Revd Susan

Services: 7th May 11.00 am Family service + Baptism, followed by coffee/tea 14th May 8 am Holy Communion, said service 21st May 11.00 am Holy Communion, followed by coffee/tea 28th May 8 am Holy Communion, said service 28th May 10.00 am family@church in Fressingfield 4th June 11.00 am Family Service + Baptism followed by coffee/tea

Service for Ascension Day will be at Mendham church on Thursday 25th May. Refreshments at 7 pm with the service from 7.30 pm. If you would like a lift, call Peter 384069.

Stradbroke All Saints Fundraising Committee

The Art Exhibition is now underway in the church on 25-29 May with a preview on 24 , 7-9 pm. Entries are coming in but more would be appreciated. We have had some sponsor money in so thanks for that (Thanks to A Doe from Diss). The cash bingo in April was not too well supported but raised £21 after expenses. Next one for the church is on 9 June at 7.30 pm in the Community Centre. Hope to see you at both events. The church funds were helped by £1529.82 collected at Michael Ellis’ Thanksgiving Service.

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All Saints - From the Rectory

Dear Friends and Neighbours, First of all, I want to thank you for all the prayer, support and good wishes I have received over the last 6 months when I was diagnosed with cancer and the subsequent treatment (which is now finished); all of it helped, along with God, to get me through.

Some people reminded me that I was ill 3 years ago and have suggested that maybe God is trying to tell me to slow down a bit. It got me thinking about the idea that people of faith, or not, sometimes have about God being responsible for some of the awful things that go on in the world, such as floods, disasters and even wars, often blaming war and violence on religion.

Well, I am not a great theologian and haven’t got all the answers but for what it is worth I do not believe that God sends illness, disaster or violence in any shape or form. I know there are stories in the Old Testament when God did send disaster sometimes; remember the flood and the plagues he sent to Egypt. But since Jesus lived, died and rose again we live in a new age, God made a new covenant with us, where he deals with us differently that does not include sending sickness or disaster.

The world God made and everything in it was good. God intended for humankind to live with him forever. However, instead of living the way God calls us to live; humankind turned away from God’s ways and in doing so allowed sin, sickness and disease to enter our world. Most violence and suffering is down to humankind’s desire for wealth, status and power, although thank God, there are a lot of good people in the world who try to live generously and kindly. And people of true faith, whether that be Christian or Muslim, are not people of hate and violence but people of love and peace. So the next time we see something awful happening in the world, let us think about what loving, kind and peaceful action we can take, no matter how small. I believe love can make a difference. God bless, Susan

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Stradbroke Parish Council

The Clerk’s Report

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Next meeting of Parish Council is Monday,8th May 2017, 7.30pm at the Community Centre

MEETINGS OF THE PARISH COUNCIL 10th & 20th April 2017 Planning Applications discussed: 1000/17 – demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of single storey dwelling. Land at Street Farm, Laxfield Road: this application was refused by majority vote.

1078/17 & 1079/17 – internal & external alterations to building. External alterations to outbuilding. Tudor Farm Barn, Battlesea Green. Supported by majority vote.

1283/17 – Listed building consent. Remove and replace 2 windows. Tudor Farm, Battlesea Green. Supported unanimously 1292/17 – repairs and alterations to dwelling. Glenmore, Queen’s Street IP21 5HG. Supported by majority vote.

Other planning matters: 0480/17 - Queens Head Cottage IP21 5HG – granted 20/3/17 0492/17 Chestnut House, Wilby Road IP21 5HP – no update.

0600/17 Scotts Pine, Wilby Road IP21 5JN – granted 10/4/17.

0533/17 2 Battlesea Green Close, IP21 5JN – no update.

Councillors will contact the owners of the garage site on Queens Street and ask if they could tidy the site.

The Neighbourhood Plan committee are looking into the new sites submitted to MSDC. An update of progress to date was given to Councillors at the 20th April meeting and will be shared with residents at the Annual Parish Meeting on 27th April.

Parish Council Updates: • A lease between the Stradbroke Sports and Community Centre and the Parish Council was signed for use of the land where the play park is situated.

• Ellie Wharton reported that the final grant application has been approved and the Parish Council voted to purchase all the new play equipment for both play parks.

• The 2nd noticeboard will be adapted and placed at the Community Centre.

• A letter was received concerning the Medical Centre. Councillors confirmed that the broken fence was the responsibility of the Trust to repair. Other correspondence is ongoing.

• Councillors voted to leave the dog litter bin at the Community Centre and purchase a new one for the footpath near the pedestrian entrance to the High School. A new barrow for Trevor was also approved.

• The Neighbourhood Plan committee are applying for further grants to finance the completion of the plan.

• Councillors thanked Jim Baker and Nick Stones for their work to fix the broken gatepost at the Cemetery.

Work on the gatepost at the Church will commence shortly.

• Councillors voted to set up a Parish Council website, the Clerk will work on this and report back at the May meeting.

Cllr Flatman: • Cllr Flatman congratulated Ellie Wharton on the successful fundraising for the new play equipment.

• MSDC are considering holding meetings in the community. Stradbroke is being considered as a possible location.

• Maureen John raised concerns that some customers at the Post Office are being prevented from using the debit cards when paying for council services. Cllr Flatman will look into this and report back.

Parish Council drop in clinic:The council drop in clinics will run on the Tuesday in the week following a Parish Council meeting. The next clinic will be: Tuesday, 16th May at 2.15pm in the Library.

Spring Clean at the Church on 7th May 2017 @ 10am. Parish Councillors will be meeting to tidy up the churchyard, if you have an hour to spare - why not come along and join them? Many hands make light work.

Members of the public and press are very welcome to attend meetings of the Parish Council and to bring matters of concern or information to the attention to Members in the time allocated to the Public Forum.

Dog owners are requested to clean up after their pets and only use the bins designated for dog waste.

Do not to use the litter bins when disposing of dog waste. If the designated bins are full, please take your bags home.

Odile Wladon, Clerk Mobile: 07555 066147

email: stradbrokepc@outlook.com

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Organisations

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Life in the Legion—The Royal British Legion (Stradbroke and District Branch)

The Annual Branch Dinner, the 31st since the branch was reformed, was held this year at Wilby Village Hall, seventy members and guests enjoyed a super meal supplied by Bakewell Catering. The guest speaker was Colonel Ian Williamson OBE from Wilby who proposed the Legion Toast; with the reply given by Peter Gipson from the Bacton Branch and a former Suffolk County Chairman. John Graham,the Branch Vice Chairman, proposed the toast to the guests with the reply given by Bob Stratford, the Chairman of the Fressingfield Branch. Michael was toast master and Grace was said by the Revd. David Burnell, the Rector of the Four Rivers Benefice. The new Branch President, Alan King, presented the Simon Crowe Tankard to Peter Chetwynd, the Poppy Appeal organiser for Stradbroke & Wilby.

Branch Vice Chairman, John Graham, with his wife Jill ran a raffle and over £200 was raised for branch funds. Special thanks go to branch secretary Bernard Mills and his wife Ann for their efforts with the arrangements for the dinner.

Lt.Col. Roger Gwyn was the guest speaker at the monthly April midday meeting of the branch held at Laxfield Royal Oak; he told his very interesting life story. Michael thanked him for a most interesting talk.

The past annual dinner was discussed with special thanks to all who helped with it. The visit to the Royal British Legions home, Halsey House in Comer, is on Thursday May 18th.,members will be receiving a letter with the full details.

The next branch meeting will be on Thursday, 11th May to be held at Laxfield Royal Oak, starting at 11.30 am, the guest speaker is the Revd. Christine Brooks from Friston (Saxmundham).

Michael Burton (Branch Chairman)

Stradbroke WI

We were all delighted and relieved, at our April meeting, to see Gill firmly back in the chair after her illness. Business was swiftly dealt with. The members who had represented Stradbroke at the March quiz night, were congratulated on coming a respectable 7th. The evening’s hostesses, Roz and Jane Merritt were thanked, and the delightful birthday posies given out. Food bank donations were left for collection, and delivery to the depot.

Next we welcomed Ben Garland, our speaker for the evening. Several of our members know Ben, as he, until recently, was part of the Framlingham Veterinary Practise, and had treated many of our dogs, cats and other pets. He has been very much missed since leaving a few months ago. He began by telling us about his road to graduation from The Royal Veterinary College in London, just over two years ago. The RVC is one of the largest veterinary schools in the country, with an annual intake of 250 students, roughly 100 applicants competing for each place. After he graduated, Ben applied for a place to study for his CAVP, (Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practise), but wasn’t accepted. He was, however, offered an internship at Framlingham Vets, and spent two years there before moving to a practise in Bury St. Edmunds. This, like Framlingham, is a private organisation, but very much larger, with four practises employing twenty one vets. Ben spoke about the contrast between being at Veterinary school and working as a vet. At first, the huge responsibility, challenges and emotional stress were almost overwhelming.

He explained that a vet will carry out up to thirty consultations a day, up to eight operations, many routine x-rays and scans and dentistry work, plus being on call for up to three full nights a week. A consultation for a vet requires assessing information from the owner, plus that gleaned from assessing the animal, and often coping with what he called “Doctor Google”. Although he sometimes finds it helpful to have well informed owners, it isn’t always the case. I’m sure that a few of us would have felt just a little shamefaced hearing this; a little knowledge can be an annoying thing! Our GPs would no doubt agree. Ben listed, what he called, “the good bits”, puppies and kittens(!), the team work, great outcomes and making a difference. On the down side are bad outcomes, euthanasia, stress and non-cooperative clients. I presume the latter could mean pets or their owners. There is no space to mention all the interesting facts that we learnt during the talk, but it is maybe worth mentioning the strangest thing that Ben has ever removed from an animal. It was a toy windmill, measuring 46cm, which had been swallowed by a 4 month old Labrador. It reached from the dog’s throat to the base of the stomach and had to be removed through an incision made in the neck. The little boy who owned the windmill, who had been furious that the puppy had swallowed his and not his brother’s, was most upset that it wasn’t returned in working order. At the end of his talk, Dorothy took her Springer Spaniel Bonnie up for a demonstration of how to carry out an examination. Poor Bonnie had been patiently waiting under a table for the whole evening, but complied with good grace and was rewarded with lots of attention at the end of the evening. Carrie gave the vote of thanks, and then Caroline gave us a short description of her four days at Denman on a course of Water Colour and Mixed Media, which she found very enjoyable, but a little tiring. Refreshments were then served and the raffle drawn. Our next meeting will be Resolutions and musical entertainment on the 18th May. Carol Darling

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Organisations

Stradbroke Primary School

We are all very pleased to return to school for the Summer Term.

Our Spring Term finished well with a fabulous Easter Service at All Saints Church. It is always good to see so many parents at the services and the church filled with the children’s voices as they sing.

On the very last day of term children in Year 2 and 3 reinacted a Suffragette march as the conclusion to their topic about the life of Emily Davidson.

The next visit for Class 2 will be a combined visit with Class 2 at Laxfield Primary to see a production of “Fantastic Mr Fox” at Norwich Theatre.

Class 3 and 4 are learning about The Vikings and Indonesia. We will be having school visits in the Summer Terms to enrich pupils’ learning on this topic. We are very pleased to be taking Class 3 and 4 to Norwich Theatre to see “Running Wild” by Michael Morpurgo. The puppeteering is by the same production company who made “Warhorse” and as you can see from this photos the props look amazing.

We continue with our whole school topic of Legends and Legacies and our learning will conclude with a whole school visit to Banham Zoo to learn more about the legacy conservation aims to leave.

With a visit from Norwich Puppet Theatre to perform the Pied Piper and our usual Summer events such as Sports Day and our residential visit to the Peak District for Year 6- once again we anticipate a busy and exciting term!

Melanie Barrow, Executive Headteacher

CARnival

The Stradbroke High School CARnival, will this year will be on Sunday the 3rd of September 2017, 10am – 4pm.

After the huge success of last years event, we expect even more classic and performance cars & bikes, 40+ art, craft and entertainment stalls, music, bouncy castles, Lazer Blast, “the new unclimbable ladder" and of course lots of food, drink and ice-cream.

We’ve decided to keep the entry price low and the same as the last year at only £3 for all adults and all 16s and under free.With a wet weather plan in place using the Schools large sports hall, this event will be a great day out for all the family come rain or shine.

All profits as always will be spent directly on the pupils. So what have we spent the money on we hear you ask? In the last few years with the whole communities help, we have raised over £30,000, purchasing items requested by the pupils such as a new outdoor gymnasium, money towards the new astro-turf full-pitch lights, a new sound system and lighting for stage drama productions. In addition over the years we have also purchased items such as: New Microscopes for science lessons.

Additional kitchen equipment for the new extended food room.

Eco-friendly recycled plastic picnic benches for breaks and lunchtimes. and a new outdoor table-football game.

The list could go on...

The Friends of the School, wish to thank for the whole Community for their continued amazing support throughout the years, as we continue on our Mission to make the School outstanding for the pupils.

Registered Charity Number 1096034 Nigel Brown BRITAIN may have talent but, STRADBROKE has more!

Our stage may be smaller and the audience not so big but, auditions are not necessary for the CARnival 2017 Variety Show, where the young and not so young are warmly invited to come along and show off their talents and party pieces. Singing, dancing, magic, ventriloquism, comedy - if you can perform it - if we can accommodate it - if it is safe and appropriate – we welcome you!

Think you may not be good enough? Worry no more – CARnival is all about having fun – what matters is how much you enjoy yourself, not how good you are – we will not be judging!

To ensure we have the space etc. and to book your place, please contact us on 01379 388259 or email karen.lynch213@btinternet.com. We look forward to seeing you Sunday 3rd September, 10am-4pm, Stradbroke High School Karen Lynch, Friends of Stradbroke High School

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Organisations

Wingfield & District Gardening Club

Kim Forester, who until recently held the national collection of Thalictrums gave us a very comprehensive talk on these plants called ‘Poor Man’s Rhubarb’. Many of which were completely unknown to us. They are related to the buttercup but can vary from 2-3 feet up to 6 feet in height. They have divided leaves and rather pretty fluffy, often in shades of mauve or yellow and thrive in well-drained soil. Some like feet in the shade but heads in the sun and they are generally tough but take time to establish. There are some 98 varieties fairly available but growers tend to specialize so care should be taken in sourcing these plants. We meet again on 25th May for a talk by Mike Dean on the “Butterflies of Suffolk” at 7.30 pm at Brundish Village Hall.

C Traylen

Stradbroke Village Archive Association

April 1917 saw the loss of two of the seventeen WW1 Stradbroke soldiers who are remembered with honour on the village memorial.

Frank THIRKETTLE 1887-1917 In Memory of Frank Thirkettle who died on 10th April 1917 aged 30. Frank was the son of Janet ( a teacher) and Henry Thirkettle—the Registrar, Relieving and Vaccination officer for Stradbroke, Hartismere district, Inspector for ChildLife Protection and Parish clerk to Stradbroke and Fressingfield. Frank was one of nine siblings and grew up in Church Street and then Queens Street. Frank is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France and has no known grave.

William Ernest Nicholas HUGMAN 1893 – 1917 William was born in 1893 to Walter and Emily Hugman in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. By 1911 he is boarding in Wetheringset, Suffolk and employed as a Railway Porter. He marries Ethel Graham in 1914 and by 1915 their daughter Ethel Muriel was born. William enlisted in the East Lancashire Regiment and was killed in action on 18th April 1917 in Mesopotamia. His name is listed on the Basra Memorial. Today, the memorials present situation, in Iraq, and at the center of a war zone, is unclear and there is an apprehension that it is probably seriously damaged or even largely destroyed. (Wikipedia) Sources: http://www.stradbrokearchive.org.uk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basra_Memorial http://www.ancestry.co.uk http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/866212/HUGMAN,%20WILLIAM%20ERNEST%20NICHOLAS http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/777151/THIRKETTLE,%20FRANK SARA - Ann Readman

Stradbroke Sports and Community Centre

Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of Stradbroke Sports and Community Centre (Charity Number 304823) will be held on Monday, 22nd. May at 7.30 pm. in the Webb Room. All Welcome.

Margaret Streeter, Secretary

Good Neighbours AGM

The Good Neightbours AGM is on May 16th at 3.30 pm in the Club room . All welcome.

Jane Gemmill

Contact Club

On the 7th June 2017 The Rural Coffee Caravan is having an event in the Community Centre.

On the 30th May we will be having leaflets and Gary will be there answering questions about the event. Anyone interested would be welcome to pop in and also find out more about the club and join us.

Stella Goddard

Rummikub Club

Our last meeting is on the 25 April before we close for the summer. We will start up again in September. The date will be published in the monthly magazine.

Mike & Yvonne Wilkins

Lottery Bonus Winners

28 T Moore, 14 J Bedwell, 21 T Moore, 48 A Mager. £48 donated to Art Exhibition, £48 donated to the Community Centre.

M Ellis

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Organisations

Spring Clean at the Church

7th May 2017 @ 10am Parish Councillors will be meeting to tidy up the churchyard, if you have an hour to spare - why not come along and join them? Many hands make light work!

Odile Wladon, Parish Clerk

Take on a challenge for your local hospice

St Elizabeth Hospice has a range of different events and challenges taking place to raise vital funds this summer.

There is something for everyone in 2017, whether you want to be part of the fun-filled, family-friendly Bubble Rush on Sunday 13 August at Christchurch Park, Ipswich or the hospice’s flagship event, the Midnight Walk on Saturday 20 May. This year the hospice is also offering a range of adrenaline-fuelled challenges, from braving a 10,000ft jump with fellow hospice supporters at our Parachute Party at Beccles Airfield on Saturday 15 July, to taking on the UK’s highest freefall abseil off the ArcelorMittal Orbit in the world famous Olympic Park.

Joanne Rodger, events and challenges manager at St Elizabeth Hospice, said: “We are really excited to be able to offer a wide range of events and challenges to all our supporters in 2017; from getting covered in brightly coloured bubbles to braving jumping out of a plane - there really is something for everyone!

“Taking part in one of the hospice’s events or challenges is a great way to do something fun whilst also raising money for a good cause, as the money raised from these exhilarating experiences will go towards providing care and support to patients and their families wherever it is need, whether at home, in the community or at the hospice.” Find out more about the range of events and challenges you can be part of in 2017 at www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/events, call 01473 723600 or email fundraising@stelizabethhospice.org.uk Sophie Johnson, Marketing and Communications Officer

Successful Fitness Track tidy up; Thank you

Thank you for all your efforts on Saturday 22nd for the Fitness Track tidy up; we were complete with in 2hours, missed the rain and had time for a ‘kick about’ with the kids!

A huge thanks to STRAC (unofficial Triathlon Club), Maria from Everyone Active Stradbroke Swim and Fitness Centre, Gill and Roger, Parish Councillors Ellie, Don, George and some tasty cake donations. It was lovey seeing the Track being used throughout the morning!

Lynsey Smith, Parish Councillor

Proposal: Stradbroke Sports Open Day Do you want to try a Sport but not sure on how to join a club? I am always nervous about trying a sport/activity for the first time; Will I be any good? Can I do it? Will I fit in?

The Parish Council are in the process of organising for a ‘Sports Open’ day for all the Sports Clubs in the village to offer free taster sessions on Saturday 10th June. We welcome everyone, with any ability, age or fitness level to come along and try the different sports, ask questions and meet the clubs. We hope to encourage more active participation throughout Stradbroke and the surrounding villages and for the clubs attract new members.

The event is to be held in and around the Community Centre and the field. Currently the following clubs have shown an interest; Badminton, Cricket, District Bowls, Football, Everyone Active Stradbroke Swim and Fitness Centre, (Gym Classes/Swim/Running/Personal Trainers), Table Tennis, Tennis, White Hart Bowls and Yoga. · Are there any other clubs that wish to join in? · Would anyone like to volunteer to help with the event? · All ideas and contribution are welcome!

More information will be in the June Stradbroke Monthly along with adverts around the village later in May, but if you have any further questions please contact Lynsey Smith, 07823325186; StradbrokePC@outlook.com Lynsey Smith, Parish Councillor

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Radio Stradbroke

Easter rounded off another season of Sunday Sessions on Radio Stradbroke, with a dip into the archives. Summer normally heralds Music Nights, but we can never be accused of letting the grass grow. This year we are continuing on Sundays from 10am to 1pm, in addition to popping up at outside broadcasts such as the Debenham Jazz Festival, Horham Carnival, & Stradisphere, although that can hardly be described as “Popping Up”. We have no schedule for the month of May at present. Keep an eye out on our facebook page for upcoming shows. But rest assured, we will be there. www.radiostradbroke.co.uk Michael Hugman

Stradbroke Sports & Community Centre cinema

The summer season is now upon us and we have three great films to show over the coming months.

On Thursday 18th May we will be showing La La Land - the one that thought it had won the Oscar. It’s an American musical romantic drama directed by Damien Chazelle starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. Mia, an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and Sebastian, a jazz musician, scrapes by playing cocktail party gigs in dingy bars, but as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair.

In June we will be showing Manchester by the Sea – a deeply moving picture of a very different America. A masterpiece exploring loss and relationships without the schmaltz!

In July we have Lion - a true story of an Indian boy finding his family after 25 years starring Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman.

As always doors and bar open at 7pm and ice creams are on sale in the interval. We hope to see many of you there. Further information and up to date listings can be found on the village website at www.stradbrokeonline. org.uk.

Roger Turkington and Jane Merritt

Stradbroke Hand Bells

The Stradbroke Hand Bell are a small group, who meet every fortnight, on a Wednesday, in the Club Room of The Stradbroke Community Centre from 7pm to 8pm. Do come along and listen to us and even join in!

Graham Johnson 01379 384022

Stradbroke Church Village Show

The village show is on the 23rd July. Potato competition buckets and potatoes are still available. Vegetable and tomato plants are now ready. Call at 21 Woodfields, Stradbroke. All proceeds to the Village Show. Also, I am have a plant sale and open garden on Saturday 20th May from 2pm – 5pm and on Sunday 21st May 10am to 12 noon, then 2pm to 5pm. A good range of vegetables and bedding plants at 21 Woodfields.

Roly Copping 01379 384839

Pop Up Shop

The Old Lion Queen Street Stradbroke will be opening a pop up shop and holding an afternoon vintage tea, with a cake sale and raffle in aid of the Elizabeth hospice on May 27th from 11 am until 4.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

Mary Thompson

Friends of All Saints Church

Combined with the Annual Art Exhibition on Saturday, 27th May, we are holding our Church Path Plant Sale 10.00 am onwards. Remember the stall, please, when you are pricking out seedlings and dividing plants to sell and of course come by and buy! Carol Darling caroldon01@gmail.com Thank you to the Parish Council for the excellent repair to the flint work of the church gate posts. (Opposite the White Hart) Margaret Streeter, Tel: 384869

Coffee Morning

A Coffee Morning In Aid Of The Cancer Unit at Colney Cancer Centre at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital. Stalls Include: Jam, Cakes, Jewellery, Smellies, Knitted Garments, plus other Stalls.Tombola & Raffle. To be held at 18 Castle Crescent Wingfield on the 6th May 2017, From 10am till 1pm.

All Enquiries please phone Kathy on 01379 384526

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Forthcoming Events

Swimathon 7-9 April 2017

Stradbroke Pool named in UK’s top three for charity event!

Once again Stradbroke Swim & Fitness Centre has been recognised as one of the top facilities in the country! Over the Swimathon weekend we had 155 swimmers taking part in various challenges, most swimming 5k either as individuals or as part of a team raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care & out of 612 pools taking part throughout the country we were ranked 3rd! Well done & Thank you to all who supported us in this event!

Stradbroke Triathlon & Aquathlon We have limited spaces available for our Triathlon (Sat 20th & Sun 21st May) & Junior Aquathlon (Sun 21st). Join us for this award winning event!

For more details please go to www.Stradbroketriathlon.co.uk Or why not join us in supporting our competitors by volunteering to be a Marshal?

Please email Mariasmith@everyoneactive.com

Ceildh Dance

Ceilidh dance with Harbour Lights (plus stepdance special). Saturday June 10th 2017 in Wilby Village Hall IP21 5LR. Doors open 7 for 8-11.30pm. Bar Food & Raffle. Tickets £7.50 (not on door). Contact Doreen 07591499912.

Many thanks Doreen

Cash Bingo

The next cash bingo for the Stradbroke and District Bowls Club is on the 12th May at 7.30 pm in the Community Centre.

M Ellis

Music Quiz

Fun Music Quiz at Laxfield Village Hall 19th May 2017. Join us for a fun, packed evening in Laxfield for the annual music quiz. Cost £20 / team of 4. Doors open 7 for 7.30 start. Bring your own nibbles & drinks so a cheap night out, doing good raising much needed funds to support those who have experienced life changing surgery after bowel cancer and similar illnesses including Crohns and Colitis. Phone Caroline on 01986 798422 to book your team in a.s.a.p. Note this is normally oversubscribed so book today, don’t delay! Thanks, Caroline

Horham Open Village and Fete

Horham Open Village and Fete on Saturday, 20th May 2-5: Arts & Craft Exhibition with Cakes and Ale: Dog Show and Agility Demonstrations; Open Church Tower, a Quarter Peal to be rung for “Vic” David Streeter; Classic Vehicles; Sideshows; Stalls; Teas; Live Music and Morris Dancing; Radio Stradbroke; Children’s Fancy Dress and much more! Bring your friendly dogs! Dress up!

Pip 01379 384370 or Karen 07775672220

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Forthcoming Events

Phoenix Singers

Edward Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius. Conductor – William Saunders Saturday 17th June 2017 – 7 pm The Royal Hospital School Chapel, Holbrook.

National Youth Choirs Great Britain and the Phoenix Singers Pre-concert drinks 6.30 pm.

Tickets £10 (conc £7) u18 free. Tel. 01206 573948

Stephanie Askew

Worlingworth

A three day flower festival with the theme, "Colours of the rainbow" is being held in St Mary's church on Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th April and Monday Ist May open from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. daily. There will be various stall's, raffle and tea's, light lunches will be served from 12.00 noon. On the Sunday a,"Songs of Praise " will be held at 6.00 p.m. All proceeds in aid of church funds.

Vera Abbot

DEBENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL 5th, 6th & 7th of May, 2017

Debenham Jazz Festival is happening for the first time this year, but it’s no amateur show! The man behind the festival, Bob Kerr, is a well known figure within the jazz scene and beyond, and has been running the ‘Stradbroke Jazz Festival’ for 14 years.

A recent move to the village of Debenham sees the move of the festival too. Bob Kerr has been touring with his own band ‘Bob Kerr and his Whoopee Band’ for nearly half a century and still tours to this date.

Kerr is also very well known for his time in bands such as ‘The Temperance 7’ and ‘The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band’, -the latter who had hits such as Monster Mash, Urban Spaceman and My Pink Half of the Drainpipe. He also fronted ‘The New Vaudeville Band’ with which he performed their no.1 hit on Top Of The Pops, ’Winchester Cathedral’.

The Debenham Jazz Festival sees a brilliant line-up of superb jazz music from East Anglia and beyond.

There are currently 11 bands confirmed for the weekend, with a great variety of styles. It is largely due to Kerr’s brilliant field knowledge and musical connections that we will see a festival with such a variety of talented musicians on our doorstep.

The festival takes place at the Debenham Community Centre, over 5th, 6th and 7th of May 2017. A great venue with room for both seating and dancing, as well as additional seating areas for chilling out. The venue also offers secure camping facilities at the rear of the building for those that wish to do so (Local B&B’s are also available). There will be a full bar and food outlets serving freshly prepared hot and cold food throughout the festival. Over the weekend we’ll see a host of some of the finest musicians East Anglia has to offer. Including: Nicola Farnon Trio, Tad Newton & Jazz Friends, John Petters, Spats Langham, Rosie Val & the Cambridge Jazz Company, as well as Norfolks hottest Dixie Mix and of course Bob Kerr and his Whoopee Band, plus many more! For Full line-up, ticket information, camping details and more, head over to the festival Website www.debenhamjazz.co.uk. It looks like the festival will sell out, so don’t delay getting your tickets in. You can also find the festival on Facebook and Twitter, -look out for promotions through those as well.

Johanne Rindom

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Etheridge Nurseries Laxfield Road, Tel: 384204 Mob 07881 440140

Larger selection of Vegetables Plants,Tomato Plants all ready early April Bedding Patio and Hanging Basket Plants available in April Larger Selection of Local Fruit and Vegetables in our shop Wide selection of flowers available all year round.

Easter Flowers available

Passmore Weeks & Richardson

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Sports Roundup

Stradbroke Cricket Club

Rain is the enemy of the cricketer. At time of writing, we have had one shower of rain in four weeks. The only colour on the square is provided by the odd dandelion, & old ditch & drainage lines are visible on the outfield. Keeping your friends close, & your enemies closer, does not apply. Winter is planning a return, just in time for the Summer, everyone is pacing up and down like expectant fathers waiting for the season to start. Cricket Force Day has rendered the facilities, perfect. All we need now is some cricket. Guess what will happen? Indeed we have already conceded one match, in the Regional stages of the National Village Cup, away to Great Waltham! Finding 11 players equipped with visas, mosquito repellent, & enough provisions for a trip somewhere near the equator, proved a hard sell! No doubt things will be alright. By next month’s edition, I will be telling you of our encouraging start in the League, how cricket has captured the imagination of local Primary School pupils, our plans for “Stradbroke Sports Open Day”, & most likely, “continuous rain!

Michael Hugman

Stradbroke and District Bowls Club

Hello everyone. By the time that you read this club news we opened the green at the Community Center on Saturday 22nd April and sincerely hope that you had the opportunity to come along and introduce yourselves. As you may have seen the green is looking in excellent condition and is the result of hard work undertaken during the closed season. If you were unable to come along on the opening day we do have friendly roll up games on Saturday and Wednesday afternoons from 2.00 pm 4.00 pm and you are more than welcome to come along to give the game a try. A polite reminder to wear either flat soled shoes or trainers to protect the green.

Fund Raising Activties The club has held two fund raisers since my last report, The Pudding Party held in March was a great success when £780 was raised this was truly an excellent event organized by Mary Ellis, with food and blind auction donations from members.

A sincere thank you to all attendees which included members and non members for your support. A further success also organized by Mary was the Bingo held in March and £168 was raised for the club funds.

The following details the games and events for April/May and we hope that you will have the opportunity to come along and watch the home games.[H] Thurs Apr 27 6.30 Wortham [H] Tues May 2 6.45 Bedingfield [A] Wed 3 6.30 Thornham Magna [H] Fri 5 7.00 Aldeburgh [H] Mon 8 7.00 Wenhaston [A] Tue 9 6.45 Pulham Market [H] Sat 13 5.00 Presidents Cup [H] Mon 15 7.00 Dennington [H] Tue 16 6.45 Diss A [A] Mon 22 7.00 Laxfield [A] Tue 23 6.45 Beeches [H] Tue 30 6.45 Dickleburgh [A] Wed 31 7.00 Sweffling [H] The next fund raising activity is on Friday May 12th Bingo for Bowls starting at 7.30 in the Community Center.

Thank you for taking the time for reading this and hope to see you soon joining us on the green for the roll ups on Saturday and Wednesday afternoons as detailed above If you have any questions please contact me on the following number.

Roy Lee (01379 384729)

Tennis Club

A new season is underway our Junior Coaching Course has started and our first league match at home is against Harleston on 4th May at 6.30. The club is keen to attract new members, all standards are welcome, so why not come and have a game. For further details contact The Secreatry Kevin Holmes on 01379 384557. The Club also offers both Junior and Senior Coaching on an individual and group basis by our fully qualified resident Lawn Tennis Association Coach Andrew Bedwell.You can contact Andrew on 07725 851426 or you can email him on abedwell86@gmail.com for all the details. Now is the time to brush up those skills or learn new ones so do not delay give Andrew a call.

Kevin Holmes' Secretary Stradbroke Tennis Club

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News & Views

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Borderhoppa Group

Can you spare some time to help with a vital community service?

Borderhoppa, the provider of community transport across 56 parishes in South Norfolk and North Suffolk, urgently needs volunteer drivers to help with regular outings for residents in the areas covered by the scheme.

Community transport works because of the goodwill and time given by people who volunteer as drivers, office staff and trustees. At present Borderhoppa needs drivers to help with outings, including trips to the coast, lunches and visits to garden centres.

Service users value the outings as ways of getting out and about and meeting up with friends, which many people are otherwise unable to do, either because they don’t have a car or don’t have access to a regular commerical bus services to and from where they live.

Drivers need to have a D1 category on their licence, basically, entitlement to drive a minibus with no more than 18 passengers. Mileage expenses are paid but the time commitment is a gift to the community.

To find out more, call Borderhoppa on 01379 854800 or e-mail adminborderhoppa@btconnect.com.

Carole Tilston

The Better Broadband Subsidy Scheme

The UK government is committed to providing every home and business across the country with access to a basic broadband service. If you can’t get a broadband speed of at least 2Mb per second, you could qualify for a subsidised connection worth up to £350 to boost your internet speed. The scheme is delivered in partnership with local broadband projects across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Visit basicbroadbandchecker.culture.gov.uk to find out if you are eligible for a subsidy. Fill out a simple application form. If you qualify you will be emailed a unique code. Use the code with selected service providers to get a subsidised broadband service.

Laura Sampson and Sandra Brown

Children’s Play Park – Demolition Gang Wanted

The installation of the new play park equipment is now being planned. We hope the contractors will be able to complete the work before the summer holidays. To save costs we have agreed with the supplier to remove the old equipment and prepare the site for the contractors to install the new equipment. We are therefore looking for volunteers to join a 'demolition gang' to help in the dismantling and removal of the old equipment. This includes old metal climbing frames, large wooden structures, swings as well as a number of smaller items. Anyone willing to volunteer their services, either for the demolition, or for the provision of tea and refreshments while others work, would be much appreciated.

Contact Don on 388098 or Ellie on 384469 for more details

Community Litter Picks

There are currently over 100 groups and the same amount of individuals carrying out litter picks across the districts. This might be Spring and Autumn organised events, weekly organised picks or on an ad-hoc basis as and when time allows Whatever time you are able to give the councils are keen to support your endeavours and will either gift kit to be shared with neighbouring groups or will arrange for the loan of the appropriate resource.

We can provide bags and will arrange for the waste generated to be collected in the following week. Please look at our website and read the guidance notes to make sure you litter pick safely.

If you would like to take part in a group litter pick it is always worth contacting your town or parish clerk as there may already be an established group in your area. If, however, you would like to complete litter picking individually on a regular basis please let us know and we will make sure you have the appropriate kit and support.

To register your interest in litter picking please contact the Public Realm Team public.realm@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk Why take part in a community litter pick? · By joining a local group you will be meeting like minded people and getting to know your neighbours, harnessing local support for clearing up litter · You will be taking action on an issue that you care about · You will be out in the fresh air, getting exercise whilst giving something back to the community · Ultimately you will be living in a nicer, cleaner and better looking environment once a few picks have taken place No one is excluded as we can all do something, whoever we are, to make where we live a better place.

Mid Suffolk District Council

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What a busy time of year for gardeners. It starts with deciding whether to get those plants sown, or those weeds plucked. Or even that storm damage fixed. I always breath a sigh of relief when the bulk of sowing and planting is over, because then we can concentrate on feeding and watering, satisfied that we are on our way. Dare I mention dandelions? Wow. So pretty, and so numerous. The only option really is to dig them up. It is an instant result. Preferably before they go to seed. The allotment is full of them.

We are battling hard to keep on top of the weeds, but at this time of year it is not easy, especially as we all garden as organically as possible. It is so nice to know that the veggies on our plates have no chemicals on them or in them. We encourage plot holders to make their allotments as wildlife friendly as possible. Several, including me, have put bird boxes on our plots. I had a lovely little family of birds last year, and I hope they will come back. It pays to have a little bit of "messy" so that wildlife can over winter/have refuge. We want to encourage anything that will make a meal of slugs, or pollinate the flowers. Even the big spiders I frequently see have their uses.

By next month we should have a new team on the committee, and hopefully they will introduce themselves to you. Happy digging.

Helen Pleasance Birds. What lovely creatures. From the cheeky chappies stealing twigs or hay for their nests to the beautiful songs issuing from their tiny throats at half past five in the morning. Even my chickens sing their strangulated song of egg laying. I write this listening to chirping and warbling. Hopefully my little blue tit will be back to the nest it had last year. I put a home made nesting box up on my plot last year and was delighted to hear baby birds cheeping inside in the spring. We encourage allotment holders to make their plots as wildlife friendly as possible.

With little nooks and crannys so that little newts and frogs can hide, and beneficial insects can over winter safely. It seems to be working on my plot. Although it makes it friendly to the slug as well. Nothing a well aimed trowel can't handle though. We aim to make the site as organic as possible so that the food we eat is not covered in anything but its skin.

Mary Thompson

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Keeping in touch: Dan Poulter, MP

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Last month I was pleased to welcome a group of students from the University of Suffolk to Parliament. Although planned for some time, the staff and tutors made the trip from Suffolk to London on one of Parliament’s busiest days – not only did their visit coincide with Prime Minister’s Questions, but there was certainly an added buzz around the Houses of Parliament ahead of the triggering of Article 50.

The group of students enjoyed a tour of the Houses of Parliament where they learned about the fascinating history and heritage of the buildings themselves, but also more about the role of our democracy and the passing of legislation. The students had previously visited my office in October last year as part of the University’s week-long “Business Fair” which allows the students to discover the diversity of businesses and opportunities in Suffolk.

Following their tour of Parliament, the students were all too keen to get the Q&A session underway.

They asked a number of questions on both local and national issues, and it goes without saying that the topic of Brexit featured highly, particularly in relation to local impact. Aside from the politics of the day, there was much discussion around fiscal policy, agricultural matters, food labelling and public health policy.

As part of the discussion, I was also happy to share my experiences of balancing work as an MP with that of being a part-time NHS doctor.

I was also pleased to visit Earl Soham Primary School and Dennington Primary Schools during March, where I met with the staff and pupils to talk about my work as a Member of Parliament, both here in Suffolk and in Westminster. I’m always very impressed with the range of questions which come forward and with the level of engagement with politics shown by our young students.

Finally, I very much enjoyed a visit to Framlingham where I visited a number of shops and businesses in the town. With such a diverse range of businesses and independent retail outlets in the town, it’s easy to see why places like Eye and Framlingham are thriving and attracting visitors from far and wide.

Looking ahead, the Suffolk Show is almost upon us and I am very much looking forward to visiting this year and seeing all that is great about Suffolk.

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

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Village Diary April 30th Classic Vehicle Rally & Country Fair at Earsham Hall, Bungay, 10 am – 5 pm 30th Radio Stradbroke on air from 10 am to 1pm (see page 17) May 2nd Contact Club meet in the Community centre at 10 am and every Tuesday 5th -7th Debenham Jazz Festival (see page 20) 5th Junior Cricket Club coaching starts (girls and boys) on Community Centre playing fields 6th Coffee morning at 18 Castle Crescent, Wingfield, from 10 am (see page 17) 7th Radio Stradbroke on air from 10 am to 1pm (see page 17) 7th Spring Cleaning at Church from 10 am (see page 14) 8th Parish Council meeting in Community Centre at 7.30 pm – all welcome (see page 6) 8th Annual Meeting of the Parish Council 7.30pm Community Centre (see page 6) 8th Rhymetime for babies & toddlers at 10 am in Library, and every Monday 10th Baptist Church Lunch Club at 12.30 pm (see page 3) 12th Cash bingo iao Stradbroke & District Bowls Club in Community Centre at 7.30 (see page 18) 13th Baptist Church Create & Chatter at 10 am (see page 3) 14th Radio Stradbroke on air from 10 am to 1pm (see page 17) 16th Parish Council drop in clinic at the Library at 2.15 pm (see page 6) 16th Good Neighbours AGM in Club Room at Community Centre @ 3.30 pm (see page 12) 18th WI meeting in Community Centre (see page 9) 18th Stradbroke Cinema presents La La Land in Community Centre (see page 18) 19th **ARTICLES FOR JUNE EDITION STRICTLY BY THIS DATE PLEASE** 19th Music Quiz at Laxfield Village Hall, 7 for 7.30 pm start (see page 18) 20th Horham Open Village & Fete from 2pm – 5 pm (see page 18) 20th-21st Plant sale and open garden at 21 Woodfields (see page 17) 20th-21st Triathlon and Aquathlon at the Leisure Centre (see page 18) 21st Radio Stradbroke on air from 10 am to 1pm (see page 17) 22nd Stradbroke Sports & Community Centre AGM at 7.30 pm in Webb Room (see page 12) 24th Baptist Church Drop In For Coffee (see page 3) 24th Art Exhibition Preview Evening 7pm—9pm (see page 4) 25th Wingfield & District Gardening Club meet at Brundish Village Hall at 7.30 pm (see page 12) 25th-29th Annual Art Exhibition (see page 4) 27th Church Path Plant Sale from 10 am (see page 17) 27th Pop-up shop and vintage afternoon tea at Old Lion, Queens Street (see page 17) 28th Radio Stradbroke on air from 10 am to 1pm (see page 17) June 4th Radio Stradbroke on air from 10 am to 1pm (see page 17) 7th Rural Coffee Caravan at Community Centre (see page 12) 9th Cash Bingo iao All Saints Church Fundraising Committee (see page 4) 10th Sports Open Day (see page 14) 17th Phoenix Singers 7pm Holbrook Ipswich (see page 20) 30th Ceilidh Dance in Wilby Village Hall 8 pm – 11.30 pm (see page 18)