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July 2007 No. 326
The Stradbroke Monthly Stradbroke Summer Walks 2007 Inside this issue: Local Churches
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Parish Pump!
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Organisation News
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Stradbroke News & Views Forthcoming Events Sports RoundUp Village Diary
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Do join us for three guided summer rambles along our local footpaths. All are welcome. Each walk starts from the Community Centre at 6.45 p.m. promptly. Walk 1. Thursday June 28th at 6.45 p.m. An evening walk to Doggets and the Battlesea Green Area (3.5 miles). Walk 2. Monday July 2 at 6.45 p.m. An evening walk past Stradbroke Mill out to Pixey Green and then back by a different way returning via Drapers Hill and exploring the paths to the north-east of the village. (4.5 miles).
Walk 3. Thursday July 5 at 6.45 p.m Did you know you can An evening walk to Wootten Green and Neaves Lane, then out to Wilby download the Stradbroke and back using a different route, exploring the paths to the south and Footpaths Map (right) south-east of the village. (5 Miles) from the There is no need to book, just come along. If you do not know where our Village Website local paths are, this is a very good way to find out! Gerald Jenkins (384825) stradbroke.org.uk?
Your Editor Speaks... Is it, or isn’t it? In last month’s magazine we printed an article showing a photograph, which was said to be “Fig Tree Cottage” and suggesting that the photograph was taken on the North side of New Street, just past the Wilby Road turn off. In my mailbag this month was a letter from the current owner of the property casting doubt on this and suggesting that the photograph is possibly Maybush and could have been taken from the upper floor of the Coach House that belonged to the Old Rectory, but it’s difficult to know as neither the Coach House or the Old Rectory still exists. I have to say that as a newcomer to Stradbroke I don’t know, but I bet that there are people who read this magazine who do and it would be great to hear from you! Tony Ambler
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Local Churches
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Stradbroke Baptist Church Experiencing Jesus in your life will make a difference Our Sunday worship commences at 10.15am. During this time together, we hold Junior Church most Sundays and offer tea, coffee and biscuits after the service, which gives folk time to chat afterwards. We do not have a pastor, however either Eric or Jackie will be pleased to talk with you. Services for July 1st 8th 15th 22nd 29th
Tony Mason Steve Ranson Max Gionis B.B.Q. At Grays Folly after the service Eric Havers Sue Sealey
Youth Group T.C+ meet Tuesday evenings during term time at 6.15.pm. for High School Students. Contact Steve; 388398. Cameo Garden Party - Our Garden Party is being held at Grays Folly (left) this year, and is open to anyone who would like to enjoy a typical English Garden Tea Party on Wednesday 11th July at 3.00pm For more info please call Jackie 384112 Transport is provided on request. anyone needing lifts, please be at the chapel at 2.45pm. Look forward to seeing you! We invite you to our morning service on Sunday 15th July at 10.15. This is a Family Service after which we will be going to Grays Folly for a B.B.Q. There is no charge for this event. Food provided. Please call Jackie if you would like to come. 384112 Transport provided on request. Jackie Hughes Connect Connect, our short service followed by Tea or Coffee and a chat, will be on Wednesday 25th July at 10.30 am in the Church hall. Iris Badcock
Stradbroke Baptist Church, Laxfield Road Stradbroke, Suffolk Secretary: Mrs J. Hughes 01379 384112
Treasurer: Cas Gionis
Elder: Eric Havers 01379 388173
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Local Churches All Saints, Stradbroke 24th June
Holy Communion
8.00 a.m
Rev Julian Barker, Mattins at Athelington
11.15 a.m.
Holy Communion
8.00 a.m.
Family Service. Jennifer
10.00 a.m
8th July
Benefice Communion at Athelington
10.00 a.m.
15th July
Holy Communion
8.00 a.m.
Morning Prayer
11.15 a.m.
Holy Communion
8.00 a.m
Sunday Half-Hour
11.15 a.m
Holy Communion
8.00 a.m.
Mattins
11.15 a.m.
Holy Communion
8.00 a.m
Family Service
10.00 a.m
1st July
22nd July
29th July
5th August
Thank you to Linda Jacquet The Family Service on June 3rd was the final one to be taken by Linda Jacquet during the time that she has been part of our Ministry Team at Stradbroke. She is continuing her training for ordination in the Laxfield Benefice, and we send her our thanks and our best wishes for the future.
“Gardens Open” Sunday, 1st July, is “Gardens Open Day” in Stradbroke, 11.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Programmes will be on sale at the Church. Morning Coffee is served at The Rectory, and Afternoon Tea at The Old Doctors’ House, New Street.
Garden Supper We are once again at The Old Doctors’ House for our annual Garden Supper on Tuesday, 3rd July, from 6.00 p.m. Old friends, and new, are warmly welcomed with good, home-cooked food and a glass or two of wine in a wonderful setting. Please get your ticket from Jennifer Chetwynd, The Old Byre, New Street. Tel: 384069. Tickets are priced at £4.00 for an adult and £2.50 for a child.
The Rectory - Tel: 384363. Dear Friends, We have won the County Award for the most unusual place for a Tea Party on St George’s Day, and go through to the regional and national finals. Sunday 15th – Saturday 21st July is Open Churches Week. Our church is open daily from 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. The Tower will also be open for those wishing to climb to the top and see the marvellous view, on Sunday afternoon, 15th July, 3.00 – 5.00 p.m. and on Saturday, 21st, 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon, and at other times by application to me; please telephone or email me, to arrange a convenient day. It was marvellous to hear the bells on Saturday evening, 9th June. Would you like to learn to ring yourself, to keep that joyful sound in Stradbroke? Do tell me! David Streeter.
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Stradbroke Parish Council The Parish Pump! From the Parish Council Meeting of 11th June 2007... Planning The following decisions have been received from Mid Suffolk District Council . Granted Approval :
NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: Monday 9th July 2007 7.30pm At the Community Centre .
0894/06 Single storey extension etc, Southview, Laxfield Road 0060/07 Erection of single storey extension, alterations & garage, 7 Eastlands 1118/07 Remove one conifer, Waveney Cottage, Queens St Application refused : 0661/07 Change of use/3 holiday homes to single residence at Watermeadow Cottages, Neaves Lane Applications considered by the Parish Council 1482/07 Erection of cottage-style dwelling with on-side parking Land at former hairdressing salon, Doctors Lane Following consideration of application no. 1482/07 the Council agreed to recommend refusal. It was felt that the modifications made to the original application were positive but still did not address the real concerns that such a structure would have a detrimental effect on neighbouring properties and the street as a whole if it were to go ahead as per the plan submitted. •
For more information about the Parish Council and it’s work go to stradbroke.org.uk and follow the link on the front page.
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Cllrs Readman & Seabrook attended the pre-application site meeting at the Old Coach Yard, Church Street with a representative of the Planning Department and District Cllr Stuart Gemmill. It was proposed that three dwellings be built on the site. This appeared to fit both in scale, appearance and access requirements. At the pre-application site meeting at 1 / 2 Westhall proposing a backfill development of 4 dwellings questions of access were raised. No formal application had yet been submitted. The questions of parking at the proposed development site on Queens Street (garage site) had still not been answered by MSDC. Building opposite “Coppings Cottage”, Church St – some adverse comments had been received about the building of a porch but confirmation had been received from the Enforcement Officer that planning permission was not required as the porch was within the parameters allowed.
Coronation Gates Cllr Mike Smith was able to advise the Council that the gates had originally been purchased with money raised in the village for that purpose. A site visit was made to consider the placement of the gates. Mark Peacock and Nick Stones would liaise with the contractor in the siting and erection of the gates. Parish Plan A Parish Plan for 2007/8 was approved and the Council would be working towards completion of as many of the issues as possible within the year. Westhall Play Park The equipment had been ordered and another site meeting was to be arranged to finalise details. Further seating for various sites in the village will be considered at the next meeting.
Code of Conduct The new Code of Conduct for Parish & Town Councils was formally adopted and is The Parish Plan has been approved and the available for inspection by prior arrangement with the Clerk. council are working Clerk to the Council: Carol A Smy together for Stradbroke! Tel: 01379 384 679 clerkspc@thesmys.com
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Organisations
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Life in the Legion The June Monthly Meeting of The Branch was a visit to Alan Smith’s terrific garden in nearby Hoxne, and was attended by 25 members. Alan gave us a guided tour plus he played his two Fairground Organs. Branch Secretary Jeremy Higgins gave a vote of thanks, and he also thanked Graham Neale, The Assistant Secretary, for making all the arrangements. Afterwards we all enjoyed lunch in the Hoxne Swan. Jeremy Higgins and I took part in the annual Suffolk County RBL Walk held recently around Sudbury. We raised £230 for The County Benevolent Fund, and our thanks go to all who sponsored us. Six members attended the recent quarterly H Group meeting held at the Metfield Duke William. It was decided that this year instead of a Group Rally there will be a Church Service at Oakley Church on Sunday July 1st starting at 6.30pm. All are welcome. The Branch once again had a stand at this year’s Horham Bygones Country Fair, and much interest was shown about what our organisation has to offer. A collection for The Poppy Appeal raised £276.52. The next Branch Meeting is on Thursday July 5th and will be held at our usual venue The Queens Head starting at 11.30am. The Guest Speaker will be Dr Duffy, a retired Canadian Doctor. As usual we hope as many members as possible can attend. Finally to all members going away on holiday this year you are reminded that The Royal British Legion Clubs will welcome you but please have your membership Cards with you. Michael Burton - Chairman.
Stradbroke & District Pre-school & Toddlers Thank you to Rusty & Maria and James Hargrave who kindly donated computers to the pre-school. Also thanks to Ros who raised £87 in the `Driving Challenge’ fundraiser. Sounds like an exciting way to raise funds! Debbie, the Early Years Adviser had a very successful visit to Toddlers, so much so that we are hoping to arrange a visit each term in the future. Forthcoming events: Sponsored Cycle Ride at pre-school. 25th June 4th July Summer outing to `Stowmarket Playworld’. th 7 July Games stall & sweet stand at the Primary School Summer Fair. 21st July 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm “Beat the Goalie” at the Country Fair. We look forward to seeing you. Ginny Carter 388348
The Diss, Thetford & District CAB There are changes and alerts happening all the time which effect the decisions we all make. This month, highlighted on the advice website are the following:
Shelfanger Road, Diss Email: bureau@disscab.cabnet.org.uk Web: adviceguide.org.uk
• Energy Efficiency Grants • Take action on illegal internet content • Home Information Packs • Discipline at school • New online service for disabled people If you want to know more about these and/or any other issues our advisers in Diss will be happy to help you in confidence and without prejudice. Charity reg no.1089052
Registered in England & Wales no 04212031
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Organisations Stradbroke Women’s Institute
We had a wonderful evening; the food was superb, the puddings delicious and we all tucked in and enjoyed it!
We had to hold our Garden Party Meeting in the Community Centre due to some rather heavy rain but we made the hall look great by creating a garden on the stage complete with flowers, duck pond, and a picnic and parasols. We had a wonderful evening; the food was superb, the puddings delicious and we all tucked in and enjoyed it! Our brains were tested by a bird quiz and flower competition thanks to Sue Gray our President. There were a total of 52 people present including guests from other Women’s Institutes and, judging by the laughter and chat, everyone had a great evening – I know I did! Lily Lofts won the bursary, which we are giving this year, so it’s well done Lily. Thanks to you all for making it a very successful evening. At our May meeting, we held a minute’s silence in memory of Pauline Turner who died in April. Pauline was a member of our Women’s Institute for 20 years and served on committee as Vice President and Press Secretary: we shall miss Pauline being with us. We have donated £50 to the hospice, in which Pauline spent a short while, in her memory. Our next meeting will be on Thursday 12th July at 7.30 pm in the Community Centre; maybe we will see you there? Iris Badcock Press Secretary An apology On behalf of the publishing team I would like to apologise to the Women’s Institute for the omission of their articles in the last copy June 2007. The articles were, unfortunately missed and I would like to ensure readers and article providers that we are working to improve our processes to alleviate any reoccurrence of this oversight. Sadly the articles included a report about Pauline Turner, one of their long-standing members, who sadly passed away. Pauline was a member for 20 years, served on the committee, was the press secretary and Vice President and who will be genuinely missed and an advertisement for an Open Evening on the 22nd June, where Gail Hussey would have been speaking about the sterling work performed by the East Anglian Air Ambulance service. Tony Ambler
Stradbroke Wine Society Stradbroke Good Neighbours are just a phone call away!
Members attended a delightful Garden Party on Saturday 9th June at the home of our treasurer Christine Jones. In contrast to usual meetings there was no speaker or format. In perfect weather it was just a time to enjoy good food and wine with friends. Our next meeting is on 4th August and in the meantime we shall be taking part in the Stradbroke Country Fair on 21st July. Claudene Merritt - Secretary
Stradbroke Good Neighbours Just a phone call away from helping you with those tricky one-off challenges that life throws at us! Need a lift to the surgery? Someone to check your smoke alarm? Someone to collect your prescription? All these and more can be available for you with one phone call to: 07749 445531 We would appreciate at least 24 hours’ notice and look forward to being of service to you!
The Lottery Bonus Winner It could be you! You’ve got to be in it to win it!
18 - B Farrow, 17 - R Copping, 34 - A Copping and 30 - D Bickers £48 was donated to Stradbroke WI, £24 was donated to Wilby WI and £24 was donated to The District Bowls Club Mary Ellis
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Debbie’s Cake Art Bespoke Wedding & Celebration Cakes Chocolate Cakes a Speciality 8 Farriers Close, Stradbroke Tel: 01379 388268 www.debbiescakeart.co.uk Email: deb@debbiescakeart.co.uk
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Organisations
Stradbroke Local History Group If you have anything you would like included in the Village Archive please let us know. email slhg@stradbroke.org.uk or tel. 01379 388341
Stradbroke Local History Group
Last month’s answer to the mystery picture! Thanks to those who commented on the answer to the puzzle. The building on the left of the picture, is Yew Tree Cottage and the photo was taken from an upstairs room of what was the Coach House to the former Rectory. The image below shows the area as it was on the 1840 Tithe Map The Old Rectory Yew Tree Cottage
Coach House
Wilby Road New Street The Old Rectory
Local History Group News The AGM was held at The Community Centre and the years events and activities were reviewed. All officers were re-elected en bloc and it was agreed to purchase a new projector and screen which would enable us to display the Archive contents more widely. The meeting adjourned for refreshments at The Ivy House. The July meeting will be on 31st July when we hope to be joining Fressingfield History Group on a visit to Orford Castle on a members only outing.
Friends of All Saints AGM The Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 18th July 2007 at 7.30pm in the Community Centre. Our Chairman – Roger Turkington is standing down this year therefore there is a need to elect a new Chairperson and recruit some new Committee Members. Accordingly we invite all members (and interested non-members) to attend this meeting. A glass of wine will be served during the evening. Wendy Reeves
Stradbroke Primary School Stradbroke Primary School requires a Midday Supervisor The hours are 1 hr 15 mins between the hours of 11.45 am and 1.00 pm Monday to Friday starting in September 2007. The closing date for applications is Friday 29th June and interviews will be held in July 2007 Application forms can be obtained from: Stradbroke Primary School, Queenss Street, Stradbroke, Eye. IP21 5HH Phone number 01379 384415 The salary is Support Staff Grade 1 scale 5 (£5.93 per hour plus 13% holiday pay) Please be aware that you will be required to undergo a full Criminal Records Bureau check. Linda Read, School Administrator
Friends of Stradbroke Primary School Annual Summer Fayre ... will be held on Saturday 7th July from 11am to 1.30 pm at the school. Among the attractions this year are a raffle, tombola, bouncy slide, burgers, hot dogs, face painting, ice cream and stalls. Everyone is welcome - come and support your village primary school! James Hargrave, Chair of Governors
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Stradbroke News and Views
Stradbroke Parish Council - Guidelines for lighting bonfires At this time of year when people want to be outside in their gardens a bonfire in a neighbouring garden can be a nuisance and in some cause a real health hazard for people with respiratory or heart disease. If you must have a bonfire, please could everyone follow these guidelines:
only burn dry material; never burn household rubbish, rubber tyres, or anything containing plastic, foam or paint; never use old engine oil, meths or petrol to light the fire or encourage it; avoid lighting a fire in unsuitable weather conditions - smoke hangs in the air on damp, still days and in the evening; be considerate to your neighbours - if it is windy, smoke may be blown into neighbours gardens and across roads;
avoid burning when air pollution in your area is high or very high - check the weather forecast, or the air quality website; Alternatives to a bonfire can be to compost green waste or take all waste to the Mid Suffolk Household Waste site at Eye Road, Brome. Thank you your co-operation. Carol Smy Clerk, Stradbroke Parish Council
MSDC Open Doors to the Public. If you fancy a free fun day out with the family, whilst finding out a bit more about the services your local Council offers, come along to our Community Open Day. On Saturday 7th July 2007, between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, Mid Suffolk District Council are opening the doors to the public of the Council Offices, 131 High Street, Needham Market with the intention of ensuring residents learn more about the work of their local Council. There will be Council Officers and Councillors available to offer advice and answer your questions, plus interactive activities for all to enjoy. Activities, demonstrations and information will be focused on a `Cleaner, Greener, Safer Healthier` theme and planned highlights include: art mural activity, submitting a planning application – start to finish, street cleaning and twin bin demonstrations, heritage tour of the High Street, efficiency advice – plus Free Energy Saving Light Bulbs – amount limited so come early, plus catering options will include locally grown produce. The police and fire brigade will also be on site to give demonstrations and provide advice. For further information, please contact: Lucill Curtis, Communications Officer, 01449 727193
Library News - The BIG Wild Read Summer Reading Game Wild things are happening at Stradbroke Library this summer for children with the Summer Reading Game. Come to the library and take part. All you have to do is read 6 books during the summer holidays. For each book you read, you collect a folder, stickers, a bookmark and a packet of seeds, during the course of the game. You can come and register early on Sundays 8th and 15th July. The game starts on Saturday 21/7/07 when you can pick up your folders and start the game. All children who complete the game will be awarded a certificate and medal to celebrate their achievement. Maureen John, Stradbroke Library Manager.
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Food Served All Day. Children Welcome! Tel: 384384 We are a family run free house; we offer real ale and good food, with a family atmosphere. We open from midday, seven days a week. Navy Day 28th July 2007
After 17yrs this will be the last Navy Day, a small group of ex navy men will parade from the village hall at 7pm, with the gun carriage, travel to the Queens Head Inn gardens to bury the bottle. We ask all groups who had a table in the past to raise funds for their organization to contact Elaine at the Queens Head to book your table for this final event. We also ask if any one has any old film or photos of past Navy Days and could lend it to us for one day so we could set out a museum of navy days gone by. It’s an end of another village annual event. Please come and support, black arm bands can be worn. Party & Fireworks will end the day. Air Ambulance :
Last year £700.00 was raised. So far this year our customers have raised £400.00 for this good cause. We aim to raise £1000.00 by end of 2007. Its that time again Stradbroke Cricket Club have laid down the gauntlet to Stradbroke Football Club & Stradbroke Bowls Club with the aim to raise as much as possible for The Air Ambulance. Friday 8th June: Bowls match Cricket Club v Bowls Club was cancelled due to rain. New date being booked TBA: Friday 22nd June: Cricket match between Football Club v Cricket Club. Outcome of game not available at time of printing Sat 23rd June: A group of Ladies will set out on a pub crawl dressed up in 1940 style clothes with the aim to have fun and collect for The Air Ambulance If your team would like to throw down the gauntlet please contact Elaine at the Queens Head
Upcoming Events Every Tuesday: 1pm -7pm Suffolk Folk Music Quiz Night: 1st July 2007 8pm start Natasha : 27th July 8.30pm start Navy Day 28th July 7pm start Play Your Cards Right: 23rd June Game was cancelled due to a fund raising event Next Game: 4th Aug 9pm Prizes : Holiday for Two (To be taken 2007/2008) Cash prize £130.00 plus,Ticket Sales And the Booby Prize £1.00 per ticket Come and try it out
The Queens Head Inn Tel: 384384 Open All Day Mon-Friday Daily Specials are £3.50, from 12noon until 3pm. Sunday Roast £10.00 for two or £5.95 per person. Children £3.25 Do book to avoid disappointment We have live music on Tuesday, 1 – 7pm (local folk music), and on last Friday of the month 8.30 – 11.30pm (various types of music) The Queen’s Head Inn hosts two annual events Jazz & Real Ale Festival in the second
New for the Summer 2007: Every Thursday from 6pm -9pm Hot buffet style food. Help yourself for £5.00 per plate Book to avoid disappointment
Hoping to see you soon! Jim & Elaine May
weekend of the month of May Navy Day, held the last Saturday in July We have also refurbished The Suffolk Room with own private bar can be booked for private functions, children’s parties, meetings, family meals, weddings, birthday parties, etc… We also cater for outside function’s
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Barn View, Wilby
Wheeled Digger, Mini Digger, Dumper. All types of excavation work undertaken. Tel Home: 01379 384641 Mobile Number 07775 716629
Forthcoming Events
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Royal British Legion, Stradbroke and District Branch You are invited to a Coffee Morning at The Chantry, Queens Street, Stradbroke 10am to 12 noon Saturday 14th July 2007 Sales Table Bring and Buy - Cakes etc Draw Entrance 50p All monies raised will go to Stradbroke & District RBL Branch Funds Everybody will be very welcome.
Stradbroke Business & Enterprise College There will be a Fundraising Evening for Stradbroke Business & Enterprise College on Friday 6th July at 7.30 at Stradbroke College (formally High School). The event is a Ladies Indulgence Evening, with beauty treatments, cosmetics & costume jewellery for sale. Entrance costs £4.50 and will include a glass of wine. Liz Stevens
Raising money for the RBL is a Coffee Morning at the Chanrty, Queen St, on 14th July.
Wilby School Traditional Summer Fair The annual Wilby School summer fair will be held on the 14th July from 12.00pm to 3.00pm. Among the many attractions will be a £100 Draw, Homemade BBQ Burgers, Tea and Cakes, Cake Stall, Pimms & Beer, Plants and Produce, Tombola, Whack the Rat, Coconut Shy, Football Shootout, Face & Plate Painting, Races, Children’s Raffle, Bouncy Castle, Stocks for Staff and a Traditional Sweet Stall. Everyone is welcome!
The Friends of All Saints Church
‘Listen very carefully I shall say this only once’
The Friends of All Saints Church are holding a BBQ in aid of the Church Roof Fund. This year as the date is close to the French Bastille Day the theme will be all things French. The BBQ will be held at The Bishops View on Sunday 15 July between 12.30 and 3pm. Tickets priced £12.50 will be on sale at the Post Office. There will be one of our usual excellent lunches of various BBQ meats, salads and sweets. Your entry will also include a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail. Why not join in the fun and dress as one of the cast of ‘Allo Allo’. There will be a prize for the best French costume. The Human Fruit Machine will be back together with a quiz and other activities. Wendy Reeves
The Investment Club If you have ever thought about joining the Investment Club then now is a good time! Our next meeting is 7.30 pm on Thursday 12th July at 14 Farriers Close, so do come along. I can answer any easy questions about the club and it’s membership requirements – one of which is to enjoy good company and a glass of wine but more in-depth questions can be answered at the meeting. Margaret Streeter, Club Secretary Tel 384363
“I can answer any easy questions about the club and it’s membership requirements” - Margaret Streeter, Secretary
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Forthcoming Events Stradbroke Festival Committee presents
STRADBROKE COUNTRY FAIR Saturday 21st July 2007 from 2.00 6.00 pm At Street Farm, Laxfield Road Barbecue - Licensed Bar - Refreshments - Attractions Come and support your village and raise money for the Stradbroke Surgery improvements and other local charities while enjoying a family day out. Attractions include: • Animal herding display (as seen at The Suffolk Show), with geese, ducks and turkeys competing on their own assault course through tunnels and over bridges etc. • Stalls, games, crafts and sideshows from around 20 main local • organizations including the Sports Clubs, Schools, WI and more. • Fancy Dress for children of all ages; prizes for best dress., just come along on the day as a FAVOURITE BOOK CHARACTER • Punch and Judy • Local musicians & Morris dancing • Gypsy caravan Tractors, Army Vehicles and Ride-ons. Entry: Adults £1.00, children FREE Parking FREE via Neaves Lane, follow the signs. Pedestrians via Street Farm on the Laxfield Road, opposite Draper’s Hill &
Canterbury Tales – Chaucer Made Modern By Phil Woods with Michael Bogdanov Sunday July 22nd 2007 Barn Meadow, Queens Street, Stradbroke Join Jazzy Geoffrey Chaucer, DJ, thesp, musician, to bring culture to the masses is his one ambition, The festival at Edinburgh’s his destination, With the Canterbury Tales in a modern translation ...
Do bring your own picnic to eat before the performance. The Meadow is open from 4.00 pm and the Performance starts at 5.30pm. Stradbroke residents - £3.00, others £7.50 and concessions £5.50 All children are free. The meadow lies behind Stradbroke Garage in Queens Street. Advance tickets will be available from The Post Office in July.
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Thanks to everyone who attended the fund raising gig in the pub garden! Together we raised £350 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance!
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Forthcoming Events All Saints Church Fundraising Activities
Thanks to all those who made the Garage Trail a great success. In weather that was lovely twelve garages opened their doors to the general public helping to make a profit of £109.83. The next event is “Gardens Open” which is on 1st July. We are looking for more gardens to make the day a bigger success so come on, don’t be shy, open your gardens and give the visitors more to see. Maps are available on the day, priced at £2.00 from the Church porch and are available between 11.00am and 6.00pm. Refreshments are available in the form of Tea from the Old Doctors House and Coffee at the Rectory. There will be a Box Supper at the Old Doctors House on Friday August 3rd Please start growing your priced £5.00 tickets will be available from the Post Office nearer the time. flowers and vegetables in The Village show is on September the 8th so please start growing your flowers readiness for the Village and vegetables in readiness! Show! We thank everyone who donated raffle prizes for us to use “when and where”; this is a wonderful help. Have a lovely summer and thanks for your support. Mary Ellis 01379 384642
Words Of Thanks From... Tina Bannan-Abbott A big `thank you’ to everyone who sponsored me in the Race for Life for Cancer Research and helped to raise £225.00.
Elaine & Rob Lake Elaine and Rob wish to thank the many friends that sent cards and good wishes during Rob’s hospitalization.
Pauline Marjoram Michael, Nigel and family would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral, sent cards, letters, and donations following Pauline’s sudden death. Thanks to David Streeter for the service, and Richard Green of Rosedale Funeral Home, and also to the White Hart for the excellent refreshments. Please accept this with our sincerest thanks for all of your support.
The White Hart Have you raised money for local or national charities? Let us know! Contact details on the back page.
Thanks to everyone for their patience and goodwill during our recent ( and rather loud!) pub garden gig - together we raised £350 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Thanks again!
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Telephone 384634 to book your table.
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Street Farm, Laxfield Road Telephone: 01379 384560 Monday
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Neighbourhood Watch You’re in good company when you’re with Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net I would like to let everyone know that I am resigning my post of Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator as from the end of July ‘07. I have been involved for the last 16 years but this seemed the ideal time to ‘put my feet up’ as there will a new police neighbourhood community team in place for the village. I would like to thank all those that have helped over the years and helped to make the village a safer place. I can honestly say that it has been very rewarding, worthwhile and interesting. If there is anyone who would be willing to take on the role please could they ring: Theresa Jones on 01473 383388. Joan Hawkes
From the stradbroke.org.uk message board... “There is to be an invasion of PULHAM descendants in the village Saturday 14th July at The Queens Head. Roughly 30 or more of us will be retracing the steps of our ancestors who made Stradbroke their home for more than 300 years. It should be a fun day for us and I do hope we're not a nuisance to the kind people of Stradbroke! So should you see funny odd people with sticky labels with their names on their shirts looking lost , please don't feed them ( although none will bite ) just re direct back to either The Queens Head or the Local Church.......... thank you!” Deborah, County Down, N.I
Sports Roundup Stradbroke Football Club Club Presentation Evening. Stradbroke Football Club held its Presentation Evening at the Queens Head, which was a very successful night with a super hot buffet, supplied by Elaine and helpers. Awards were presented to: 1st Team Player of the year, Greg Wharton Reserve Team Player of the year, Craig Cluttock Young Player and Most Improved Player of the Year Nathan Mills Club Person of the Year, Mary Ellis Club AGM The AGM was held on the 6th June. Thanks was extended to all who keep the club in an active position and also to the sponsors for their invaluable financial help. Officers for 2007. President; Mr Don Lummis, Chairman: Mike Ellis, Vice Chairman J. Field, Secretary: Steven Hambling. Assistant: D Ellis: Treasurer Mary Ellis. Managers Micky Ellis & Jim Barker. The Committee includes all above and G. Wharton, J. Eaton. E. Baker. K. Ellis. E. Warne. D. Penycate. The last Cash Bingo raised £141 and the next is on the 13th July. Mary Ellis
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Stradbroke Post Office Newspapers & Magazines delivered in the village on weekdays and on Sundays.
Toys Greeting Cards Gift Wrap Stationery Tobacco Confectionery Drinks Fresh Milk Films & Developing Computer Supplies National Lottery Instants Most books and multimedia CD ROM to order A broad range of Suffolk and Local Interest books. Videos, Magazines and Maps in stock. A full list and postal service available. POST OFFICE SERVICES INCLUDE: GIROBANK, NATIONAL SAVINGS, DVLA, FOREIGN CURRENCY, etc
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Stradbroke & District Bowls Club Results Marie Curie Cup Stradbroke & District
Junior Cup v
Alderton
89
49
Stradbroke & District
v
90
Wickham Market 46
Stradbroke & District
v
Bredfield
55
(W.T.L.)
85
Stradbroke & District
v
Grundisburgh
77
W.L
86
Stradbroke & District
v
The Beeches
65
W.T.L.
65
81 Stradbroke & District
v
Hoxne
90
WTL
50
Stradbroke & District
v
Badingham
48
W.L.
120
Sun Bowl Cup Stradbroke & District
v
Sax Sports
v
Sweffling
66
SL
74
Stradbroke & District
v
Alderton 69
S.L. (Saxmundham & District League)
63
99
W.L.(Woodbridge & District League)
Jubilee Cup Stradbroke & District
Stradbroke & District
v
95
Yoxford 55
W.T.L. (Waveney Three Wood League)
Stradbroke Cricket Club In between showers the Cricket Club has been a mixed bag. The 1st XI have managed a win at Felixstowe (David Allum 3 for 25 & 63 not out, Tim Courridge 51) followed by defeats at Woolpit, where Donovan Steward beat the highest score in Stradbroke’s history with 167 not out, and at Yoxford (Steward 27, Courridge 33, James Grigg 30). By contrast the A Team continue to remain unbeaten, with wins over BT (Allum 43,) & Kesgrave (Allum 71, Simon Higgins 67, Steve Warner 3 for 10). Victory continues to elude the B Team, narrow defeats at Rosary Cavaliers (James Gilbee 5 for 35, Sam Johnson 3 for 23, Simon Tarr 30), Brantham (Tarr 3 for 27, Alex Fitchett 30, James Ling 29)& St.Margarets (Ben Flatt 40, Michael Hugman 31, Gilbee 3 for 16. Flatt 3 for 33). Defeats for the Academy XI against Sudbourne were notable for 50 by Scott Turner & 3 for 19 for Johnson, followed by 3 for 16 from Josh Franklin-Mann, and 34 from Hugman on his 500th appearance for the Club. It has been a slow start for the youngsters, but I can report a win for the girls against Felixstowe. Further good news for the girls is the selection of 13 yo Ellie Johnson for the Suffolk Under 15’s. The next fund raising event is a Walkabout treasure hunt around the village on Friday 6th July. It starts from the Sports Pavilion at 6.15pm. Entry is £2 per person (£1 concessions) or £5 for a family. There will be refreshments at the Queens Head after. It is fun, healthy, and helps the carbon footprint. Michael Hugman
Stradbroke Tennis Club On the 27th July from 3.00pm onwards, I will be hosting a Mini Fete, Cream Tea’s and BBQ at Pump Cottage, Queenss Street, in aid of the Tennis Club funds. Your support would be appreciated. Mary Ellis
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WWW.STRADBROKE.ORG.UK Village Diary for late June 25th Pre-school & Toddler Sponsored Cycle Ride at pre-school 28th Evening Walk starting from the Community Centre @ 6.45 (see inside magazine) Village Diary for July 1st Open Gardens, maps available priced £2.00 from the Church Porch 11.00am – 6.00pm 1st RBL Church Service at Oakley Church on Sunday July 1st starting at 6.30pm. 2nd Evening Walk starting from the Community Centre @ 6.45 (see inside magazine) 3rd All Saints Church Garden Supper at the Old Doctors House @ 6.00 pm 3rd Contact Club Meet in the Community Centre 10.00am to 1.30pm 4th Pre-school & Toddler Summer outing to `Stowmarket Playworld’ 5th Over 60’s Club meeting at the Community Centre @ 2.00pm 5th Evening Walk starting from the Community Centre @ 6.45 (see front of magazine ) 5th All Saints Church cleaning from 10.00am onwards. 5th RBL Branch Meeting at the Queens Head at 11.30am 6th Ladies Fund Raising Event 7.30 at Stradbroke Business & Enterprise College. 6th Cricket Club Walkabout Treasure Hunt starts from the Sports Pavilion @ 6.15 7th MSDC Open day at Needham market 10:00 am until 4:00 pm 7th Stradbroke Primary School’s Summer Fair 8th Register for The Summer Reading Game at Stradbroke Library early am. 8th Benefice Communion at Athlington 10.00 am 9th Parish Council Meeting at the Community Centre, 7.30pm 10th Contact Club Meet in the Community Centre 10.00am to 1.30pm 11th Cameo Garden Party at Grays Folly 3.00pm Lifts available from the Chapel 2.45 pm 12th Women’s Institute Meeting in the Community Centre at 7.30 pm 13th Cash Bingo at the Community Centre 14th Wilby School Traditional Summer Fair. 12.00 pm until 3.00pm 14th The British Legion Annual Coffee Morning at The Chantry 15th Register for The Summer Reading Game at Stradbroke Library early am. 15th French Theme BBQ by the Friends of All Saints. Tickets £12.50 from the Post Office 15th Baptist Church Family Service followed by BBQ at Grays Folly see inside for details 15th Churches open week begins. All Saints will be open daily from 9.00 am – 5.00 pm 15th All Saints Church Tower is open from 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm 17th Contact Club Meet in the Community Centre 10.00am to 1.30pm 19th Over 60’s Club meeting at the Community Centre @ 2.00pm 20th ***Material in by this date please*** 21st All Saints Church Tower is open from 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm 21st Summer Reading Game starts (see inside for information) 21st Stradbroke Country Fair, Street Farm Meadow, Laxfield Road, (information inside mag) 22nd Sunday half Hour at 11.15 am in All Saints Church 22nd Canterbury Tales in Barn Meadow, Queens Street (information inside magazine) 24th Contact Club Meet in the Community Centre 10.00am to 1.30pm 25th Connect in the Baptist Church Hall @ 10.30am 27th Collate the Magazine in the Community Centre @ 10.00am 27th Mini Fete, Cream Tea’s & BBQ 3pm onwards at Pump Cottage, Queenss Street. 29th Matttins at All Saints Church at 11.15 am 31st Contact Club Meet in the Community Centre. 10.00am to 1.30pm Village Diary for Early August 3rd Box Supper at the Old Doctors House. Tickets available from the Post Office
eMail on parishmagazine@stradbroke.org.uk or get in touch with Tony Ambler (Editor), Tanglewood, New Street. Tel: 388454. The distribution is organised by Wendy Reeves, Tel 388779 and for advertising enquiries, contact Mike Readman, The Priory, Doctors Lane, Tel: 388341