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Hospice Art Trail hops into Beccles!
The
As well as being held in Ipswich, 'Hop to it! Suffolk 2025' is the first hospice art trail to extend to satellite locations across the county, including Beccles, Felixstowe, Lowestoft and Woodbridge - thanks to the support from presenting partners East Suffolk Council and Suffolk County Council.
Created in partnership with Wild in Art, the project sees 33 large, ornately-decorated hare
sculptures take over Ipswich for the summer, each featuring unique designs. Meanwhile, there are a mix of 22 large and small hares located throughout Beccles and Lowestoft for the community to enjoy.
Celia Joseph (Community & Projects Fundraising Manager at St. Elizabeth Hospice) said: "Wow, we're hopping with joy and are so pleased to officially launch Hop to it! Suffolk 2025! Our beautifully decorated hares have found their homes for the summer and we're sure the local community will have a hare-tastic time discovering the hares and visiting our hosting towns of Ipswich, Woodbridge, Felixstowe, Beccles and Lowestoft. Thank you to all our amazing sponsors, supporters and volunteers who have made Hop to
it! Suffolk 2025 possible!" Coinciding with Suffolk Day on June 21st, Hop to it! Suffolk 2025 is set to be the hospice's biggest art trail yet. Sculptures can be found at East Point Pavilion, Lowestoft Train Station, Beccles Train Station and Beccles Town Centre, to name but a few.
'Into the Deep' hare on Sheepgate in
Full details on sculpture locations can be found by purchasing a trail map from the 'Hop HQ' in Ipswich and from St. Elizabeth Hospice shops (see website for full details) or by downloading the Hop to it! Suffolk 2025 app from Google Play or the Apple App Store. All funds raised by Hop to it! Suffolk 2025, and accompanying fundraising activities, will go towards supporting the work of St. Elizabeth Hospice, an independent Suffolk charity which every year delivers support to over 4,000 people throughout east and mid-Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney living with a progressive or lifelimiting illness. Annually, these services cost around £12 million to facilitate, with 70% of funds needed being raised through local community support. You can find out more details about Hop to It! Suffolk 2025 and how you can support the trail by visiting: stelizabethhospice. org.uk/hoptoitsuffolk
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'East Point' hare at Lowestoft Train Station
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Beccles Duck Race! August 10th
Beccles Town Council is thrilled to announce the return of the much-loved Beccles Duck Race, taking place on August 10th at Beccles Quay from 10am to 5pm.
This free community event promises a fantastic day out for families, friends, and visitors of all ages.
The day will consist of live musical entertainment on stage throughout the day, a mix of food and craft stalls, as well as a host of family-friendly activities including:
• Mini Monsters Animal Encounters
• Performances and fun from Andy the Clown
• Meet-and-greet with furry friends from Pakefield Pastures Petting Zoo
• Face Painting
Those products are then sold in our
shop to raise vital charity funds.
Our
We are currently reaching out to the community to appeal for IT equipment. We would like to expand our provision to support our students to access the internet, email and other digital platforms. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring a new tablet, your support would make
This year, we celebrated our 40th anniversary, something we are very proud of! We'd love to engage more with our local community and expand upon what we offer our students. Please don't hesitate to contact us for more information, to discuss ideas or pop in to the workshop to see what we're up to. You can call: 01502 716065, email: manager@ waveneyenterprises.org.uk, see our website: waveneyenterprises. org.uk, or pop in and see us. Our shop is located at: 13 Smallgate, Beccles, and is open 9am-3pm Monday to Friday.
We're also incredibly excited to be exhibiting at Raveningham Sculpture Trail from July 16th to September 7th, open 10am-5pm Wednesday to Sunday. Please come along to support us!
• Children's rides
• As well as so much more!
The highlight of the day, the Duck Race, will take place at approximately 2pm. You can pay £5 to enter a duck at various establishments across the Beccles Town Centre. Don't miss your chance to enter and support a good cause! All proceeds from the race will be shared between local charities supporting the event. Prizes will be awarded for:
• 'Fastest Duck' (1st, 2nd and 3rd)
• 'Best Dressed Duck' (1st, 2nd and 3rd)
Organisations and businesses are encouraged to take part in the fun! Come down to the Quay and enjoy a day full of laughter, music, and community spirit! For all general and corporate enquiries, please contact: events@ becclestowncouncil.gov.uk
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Beccles Soapbox Derby returns!
September 28th
After the success of
Entries are now open!
28th, this free community event will once again transform Station Road, Beccles into a racetrack where we invite you to gather at each side. Teams of amateur racers will take to the course in their hand-built, gravity-powered soapbox vehicles, and it's just as much about entertainment as it is speed!
Want to get involved? Enter your team of four (all participants must be 18+) for just £50 via: www.ticketsource.co.uk/becclestown-council/t-ojxkkro.
Spectators can expect a fantastic day out with food stalls, entertainment, and, of course, some brilliantly bonkers soapbox creations!
Stay updated: Follow us on Facebook (/ BecclesSoapboxDerby ) and Instagram (@ BecclesSoapboxDerby) for the latest updates, throwbacks to last years' race, and 2025 team reveals.
For further information or media enquiries, please email Helen: events@ becclestowncouncil.gov.uk
Garden Party highlights Beccles conservation and future plans
On July 12th, the Beccles Society had their annual Garden Party for members and people who are interested in becoming members.
Over 90 people enjoyed the chance to be in the beautiful garden of St. Peter's House with its Strawberry Hill Gothic designed rear aspect and views down to the river Waveney and out over the marshes.
of Beccles.
At the Garden Party, Chris Makey (Chair) noted that there are 149 listed properties in Beccles and presented a brief summary of the planning applications the Society has commented on during the year.
For readers who are not aware, The Beccles Society is a local civic society concerned with the quality of Beccles character, its impact on the people and those who visit the town with the aim of preserving the architectural heritage of the Conservation Area
Lyall Thow (President) outlined the concerning plans to reduce the Conservation Area in Beccles and Tamsin Beaumont (Events Lead) announced the launch of the Beccles Society Project for 2025/2026 'The Beautification of Old Market'. For more information on The Beccles Society and to join, search: becsoc.onesuffolk.net
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The children have been busy looking after the very hungry caterpillars who turned into Painted Lady butterflies.
We have raised four ducklings from the eggs in the incubator and everyone from the youngest Playschool children to the eldest After School Club children have been utterly captivated by them. The ducklings have gone back home to grow bigger on the small holding. Many thanks Kat for making this wonderful opportunity possible.
who supported our registered charity this year and to our wonderful volunteer committee members.
We wish the children moving into Nursery classes great new adventures after their transition visits.
We have places for children from September for children in the term after their second birthdays Monday to Friday during term time.
After School and Breakfast Clubs reopen in September for children from four years old.
For further details, please call: 07796 044277 or email: esplayschool@gmail.com to register, book a place or arrange a visit. For help with childcare costs, visit: childcarechoices.gov.uk Hayley, Anthea, Yvonne and Stacey
We've
Our visit to Oasis Camel Farm at Cratfield was very interesting and fun and our super summer draw and bake sale was very successful. Many thanks to all
Holiday Club is now running from July 21st to August 22nd and we offer flexible start and finish times to suit individual needs. We welcome children from all schools. Places subject to demand and availability.
Bungay pupils find their voice at Suffolk Young Speaker event
The Suffolk Young Speaker of the Year event is a platform for children and young people to share their view of the world through the art and power of spoken word.
This event was designed and is run by ASSET Alumni - Young people who have left ASSET primary schools to go on to
secondary school and continue to work with ASSET on communitybased Youth Social Action.
All the worthy winners had some important messages to share about what's important to them and we're incredibly proud of two of our children from Bungay Primary School who were a part of this.
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Adrian Ramsay welcomes schools leading the way with climate plans
Adrian Ramsay (Green Party MP for Waveney Valley) was delighted to welcome representatives from schools across the constituency to the Waveney Valley Sustainability Education Alliance (WaveSEA) launch on July 7th.
WaveSEA aims to make Waveney Valley the first constituency in the country in which every school is developing a climate plan and has a designated sustainability lead.
Adrian said: "I'm pleased to support the launch of this fantastic initiative in Waveney
Valley. I want to see every school with a climate plan and for this crucial work to receive adequate government funding.
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Support Bungay Guides on the trip of a lifetime
This summer, 30 of our Guides, Rangers and volunteer leaders from 4th Bungay Guides and 1st Bungay Guides & Rangers will be attending NORJAM.
NORJAM is an international jamboree camp that lasts a whole week at the Norfolk showground. 7,000 Guides and Scouts attend from across the world including from Estonia and Nigeria to the Netherlands and Cameroon!
Jamborees are really special events that create lifelong memories and help our Guides learn new skills. It's a once-ina-lifetime experience that helps our girls develop confidence, independence, and global friendships.
To help make this experience as inclusive and memorable as possible, we're hoping to provide each participant with a custom t-shirt and a unit hoodie they can wear during and after camp. However, we know that costs can be a barrier for some families, and we're committed to ensuring that every girl can take part in Girlguiding, regardless of financial background.
We're looking for local sponsors to help fund the cost of our camp kit. In return, your company's logo will be featured on the t-shirts/hoodies, and we'll thank you publicly on our social media. It's a great way to show your support for local young people and their development.
T-shirt sponsor: £400 will enable us to purchase 30 t-shirts for all guides and leaders attending the event. Shirts are roughly £12 per person.
Jumper sponsor 1: £625 will enable us to purchase these jumpers for 4th Bungay Guides; who currently have 25 guides and leaders. Jumpers cost £25 a person.
Jumper sponsor 2: £500 will enable us to purchase these jumpers for 1st Bungay Guides and Rangers who currently have 20 participants. Jumpers cost £25 a person. If you're interested in supporting us, or would like to discuss this further, please don't hesitate to get in touch by emailing: 1stbungayguides@gmail.com
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A fresh chapter for Old Market
History of Old Market: Old Market was historically the central market square in Beccles, with its origins probably lying in the Anglo-Saxon period when it's likely to have been much used for the sale of fish. There was then and still is today a Score linking the marketplace to the river, enabling catches of herring from the North Sea to have been easily landed and sold on.
Originally, it was a much larger open space leading to the original St. Peter's Church (the patron saint of fisherman) the remains of which are now incorporated into the Grade I listed St Peter's House. One of the three annual fairs with the emphasis on livestock was held here each year on June 29th, St. Peter's Feast Day. As a market square, it would have been the vibrant heart of the town, where residents would have come to shop, socialise and catch up on local events. In the 14th Century, a second market 'New Market' was created to cater for the growing trade.
Wilton Rix (Beccles Historian) records that in the 1790s, the appearance of Old Market was quite different: "There were raised walkways either side of Old Market several feet high with big trees, particularly on the west side where there were two large Walnut trees and some Ash trees."
At that point, St. Peter's House was approached by steps and had posts and chains in front. Part of the Market square had been paved by stone bought by the Feeoffees and installed by stonemasons travelling from Norwich.
In Whites Directory of 1855, there's reference to Old Market still being used on Fridays for the sale of cattle, sheep and horses. In the late 19th century, it was used as a parade ground for The Rifle Volunteers and as a venue for travelling theatres and menageries; indeed in 1868 saw a parade of elephants and camels in Old Market. So it used to be a vibrant, lively, well-used outside space.
In a lecture given by William Crowfoot in the early 20th century, it was said that in Old Market: "There were also ponds or Mardles, in which hemp plants were soaked. It was then beaten by women to extract fibre, and this process gave rise to the
East Anglian word 'mardling', which means gossiping. The somewhat monotonous work of hemp-beating was relieved by a little piquant conversation on the sayings and doings of their neighbours."
Still today, we have several listed buildings in Old Market, which act as a reminder to its significant historical importance.
Present Day
Though several very old buildings still exist today, Old Market has a different more utilitarian feel to it than a meeting place for towns folk and visitors.
The southern portion operates as a hub for local buses; has a large bus stand, three bus shelters, some communal seating, public toilets plus some pavement.
The northern side has a very large pavement, which is partially used by The Bear & Bells at one end and Rao's Ice Cream Parlour at the other end for outdoor seating and dining. At Christmas, the Town Council put up a large Christmas tree in the central portion of this pavement, along with some additional festive lighting. There's also one large planter that provides summer planting (that's looked after by Beccles Town Gardeners). However other than that, there's very little to make this space an attractive place to be and there feels to be little communal facilities to encourage visitors and local towns people to linger and "mardle".
We at The Beccles Society have had preliminary discussions with Suffolk County Council (who own the land around the square) and Beccles Town Council, who are all supportive of any improvements that will improve the visual appearance and community utilisation of the square. They will be involved with deciding the winning design through this project.
Vision:
To bring Old Market back to being an attractive public space (being sympathetic to the current historical architecture) where the towns people and visitors enjoy gathering, be it for celebrations, events or just to meet and indulge in a bit of the old tradition of mardling. In doing so, encouraging footfall from the Quay, up to the Town Centre
and vice versa, supporting local commerce and helping to make the most of beautiful Beccles.
Mission:
Aim to re-generate Old Market through a two-phase approach:
• Phase 1: Focusing on the north side of Old Market, large pedestrianised area currently paved.
• Phase 2: Focused on the south side of Old Market, narrower pavement area.
Timings: Phase 1:
- May to June 2025: Launch Project: Engaging schools, further educational establishments and the general public.
- 1st October 2025: Submissions closed
- November 2025: Winner announced
- November 2025 to April 2026: Fundraising
- September 2026: Winning design works completed.
Phase 2: - September 2026: Launch schools, further educational establishments and the general public
- December 2026: Submissions closed
- January 2027: Winner announced
- September 2028: Winning design works completed
Phase 1: The winning design will:
• Re-generate Old Market so that visitors and more local people will want to come and enjoy the space.
• Include greenery to soften the area and mitigate traffic fumes.
• Work with current lay out of the square and traffic flow.
• Reflect and be sensitive to Beccles' vibrant history.
• Be sympathetic to the current vehicle access to the square.
• Any new features will need to be moveable, to future-proof the area.
• Any design to facilitate access and use by those with mobility, visual and other disabilities.
• Consider how to minimise vandalism.
• To work within a budget of £50,000. (To be reviewed once winning design chosen and fundraising commenced).
• Award for winning design for Phase 1: £500, plus a mention on a plaque to be located in the square.
Record numbers turn Norfolk pink for Pink Ladies' Tractor Road Run
A record-breaking number of tractors took part in this year's Pink Ladies' Tractor Road Run to mark the event's 21st outing.
On Sunday 6th July, ladies gathered to drive a spectacular convoy of 192 tractors bedecked in pink decorations along a 20mile route through south Norfolk and north Suffolk.
Torrential rain, followed by brilliant summer sunshine, didn't deter the thousands of people who turned out along the route to cheer the ladies on.
Organiser Annie Chapman MBE (who was driving one of the oldest tractors on the run - a 1950 David Brown Cropmaster) said: "It was a wonderful day despite the really heavy shower in the first half, but thankfully, we had beautiful sunshine for the return journey! What an emotional trip for so many of the lady drivers
and, I know, many of the public watching. Thank you to everyone who made this event possibleand so spectacular!"
Supporters lined the route in towns, villages, laybys and gardens with houses and businesses awash with pink bunting, banners and balloons. Over the course of the run's history, the event has raised a staggering total of more than £1.2m for Cancer Research UK's breast cancer appeal and the total raised from this year's run will be announced in September. Annie Chapman said: "As with any event of this size, it cannot be achieved without the support of many people. I would like to thank everyone involved, all the drivers, all the people who lend tractors, the landowners, the many marshals, collecting ladies and anyone else who helps
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WHAT’S ON AT THE SAIL LOFT?
Summer 2025:
Welcome to the Sail Loft
Here you’ll find all the exciting things we will have going on this Summer
LIVE MUSIC! July 26th & August 16th
Introducing our new Diners Loyalty Card. Simply collect 8 stamps for every 2 courses you enjoy with us & receive a free meal on your next visit (T&C’s apply)
Steak Night*: Every Thursday evening. Pan seared minute steak, fries, dressed rocket with a brandy & peppercorn sauce £21.95 incl. house glass of wine or pint of lager
Food focus of the month: Come & join us each month where you’ll find a different food focus as we go through each season
September 20th, 21st & 22nd: The Sail Loft’s very own Annual Beer & Burger Festival, Raising money for the RNLI with live music, exciting speciality burger selection, cask ales and cider at £4.50/pint.
Wine Evening: Thursday 16th October (Wine supplied by Jeroboam Wines)
2 for £15 Menu*: Starts November 3rd. Enjoy 2 courses from our pre-set menu for just £15, available Monday-Friday, between 12pm-3pm
Quiz & Curry Night: Starting November 6th. £15pp, includes prize for winners!
Lunch Club: First Thursday of every month, starting November 6th
A different themed 2-course lunch with coffee, talk from our Chef about the dishes served and a full recipe card.
* NOT AVAILABLE DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
FOOD FOCUS OF THE MONTH
July: Summer BBQ
August: East Coast Fish
September: Mussels
Bungay Camera Club members taken down memory lane!
On a recent club meeting, the members of Bungay Camera Club welcomed a guest speaker, Jan Jeeves, to tell them about the career of her late husband Dick Jeeves.
Dick (who sadly passed away in 2019) was a local press photographer for 40 years, mainly for the Eastern Daily Press. He covered thousand's of stories as well as capturing images of his favourite subjects.
Jan (who had prepared the talk as a "one off for the club") explained that it was difficult to know where to start when looking through such an extensive library.
Her talk described flying in jets, motor racing, heavy horses at work, sailing, football matches, Norfolk characters and nature!
Starting with flying, Dick was privileged to be taken on two flights in a Lightening jet from RAF Coltishall and later in a Hawker Hunter in order to be able to take images of the new Jaguar planes. He commented on the thrill of flying at over 1,000 miles per hour.
The next topic also saw Dick high in the air but this time on top of the Norwich Cathedral spire. When scaffolding started to appear on the spire in order to reguild the finial and cockerel, Dick got chatting to the steeple jack.
It was agreed that as long as the press insured him, he could climb the spire with his camera and take the photo's he wanted (with the added safety of a rope tied around his waist). In order to photograph himself and the steeplejack, the camera was fixed to a long pole and with a delayed shutter action, the image was achieved and "the selfie stick was born".
Motor racing at Snetterton was a regular venue for the camera man capturing the thrills and spills
CIS for contractors
What you really need to know (without stress)
If you're a contractor in the construction industry, you've probably heard of the Construction Industry Scheme (or CIS). It might sound like a paperwork nightmare, but getting it right is crucial, not just for staying compliant, but for avoiding major headaches and costly penalties.
What is CIS?
CIS is HMRC's way of making sure tax is collected on construction work. If you pay subcontractors, CIS applies to you. Under the scheme, contractors deduct money from subcontractors' payments and send it to HMRC.
It's not always straightforward to determine what HMRC considers construction work, so it's important to check carefully and ensure CIS is correctly applied to all relevant subcontractor payments.
What contractors need to do:
1. Register with HMRC. If you pay subcontractors (even occasionally), you need to register as a contractor.
2. Verify subcontractors. Before paying anyone, check their CIS status with HMRC.
3. Make the correct deductions.
Only the labour part of the invoice is subject to CIS. Materials and VAT (if charged) aren't. Make sure your subcontractors break down their invoices to avoid over-deducting.
4. Submit monthly returns. Due by the 19th of each month, your return tells HMRC who you paid, how much, and what you deducted.
5. Pay HMRC on time. Any deductions must be passed on promptly.
What happens if you get it wrong?
If you don't follow CIS rules
(like failing to deduct tax when you should, or submitting returns late), HMRC can fine you.
Penalties include:
• £100 for a late return (even late by one day)
• £200 if it's one month late
• Up to £3,000 or more for serious or repeated failures
Here's a key point: you're still liable for deductions, even if you don't make them. If you overpay a subcontractor by skipping deductions, HMRC will still expect the full amount from you. If you don't want to be left out of pocket and you don't
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want to be chasing subcontractors that you've overpaid, make sure you get it right first time around.
Why it matters:
Hiring subcontractors without handling CIS properly can lead to penalties, stress, and unnecessary costs. CIS isn't as scary as it sounds, and it doesn't have to be a hassle, but it does need to be done right. Taking the time to understand your responsibilities now can save you a lot of trouble (and money) later.
For further information, please email Jon Alderton (pictured): jon.alderton@ensors.co.uk
The information contained within this publication is given by way of general guidance. Specialist advice should always be sought in relation to your particular circumstances. No liability is accepted by Ensors for any actions taken without seeking appropriate professional advice.
of the greats like Stirling Moss, Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori whilst being careful not to get too close to the action.
Covering the football at Norwich City both home and away was both enjoyable and challenging. The camera that was used (known as a VN) was very outdated and had a very narrow depth of field for focus. He had to set the cameras focus to about 10 yards from the camera and hope you'd got it about right.
After taking the photo, he then had to take the plate out of the camera, wind it up, put the next plate in by which time they'd kicked off again. Away matches also needed motorcycle dispatch riders standing by to get the plates back to be printed in that nights "The Pinkun".
The country life of East Anglia was often the subject of Dick's lens, ranging from marsh men cutting reeds, to farmers working heavy horses to boatmen in their wherry's and gentlemen of the road.
The duties of a press photographer would also include covering items such as WI meetings, retirement parties, first babies of the new year and visiting dignitaries. Once retired, Dick was able to spend more time doing what he loved; one of those subjects was photographing birds in his garden in Shotesham.
After a most enjoyable talk, the camera club members were able to get a closer look at the VN camera that Jan had kindly brought with her and to chat about the various aspects of her late husband's work. With today's modern camera's and mobile phones producing high quality images, you have to admire the skills of the "old school" photographer.
Green light for Anaerobic Digestion facility in Reydon
Suffolk's sustainability mission has been given a major boost with confirmation that a 49,000 tonne Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility will go ahead at Reydon.
Southwold-based brewery and hospitality business Adnams, together with project partner Bio Capital, has been given the green light for the redevelopment of a plant originally built in 2010.
Waste from across the county, and from the brewery's own operations, will be collected at the facility from 2026.
The project will significantly strengthen the local circular economy and comes ahead of new legislation requiring all local authorities to collect food waste from residential homes. It will mean Suffolk will for the first time have a fully self-sufficient incounty solution for its food waste.
Once complete, the facility will process up to 49,000 tonnes of food waste per year, delivering an estimated annual carbon saving of almost 34,000 tonnes of CO2e.
The plant will produce around 31 GWh of renewable gas (biomethane) each year, which is enough to heat approximately 3,000 local homes. Injected into the national grid, it will also help to provide heat for local businesses, including the Adams distribution centre and brewery.
The plant will also deliver further circular economy benefits by supplying green fuel
for Adnams' own HGV fleet and sustainable CO2 that will be used for brewing operations on-site.
For Adnams, this forms part of a long-held ethos on sustainability, which has seen the firm secure three Queen's Awards for its efforts in this area.
Confirmation of the project follows a period of consultation with the local community, at which Bio Capital, the UK's largest producer of green energy using food waste, joined Adnams in outlining the intention for the major sustainability initiative.
Jenny Hanlon (CEO of Adnams) said: "Securing approval for this hugely significant sustainability project in our county is a really exciting step for Adnams, and for Bio Capital. We've always placed great emphasis as a business on climate and community, so we're very much celebrating the fact that our site will be redeveloped and
will soon be helping homeowners on their own journey to achieving net zero. There are so many long-term benefits to the local economy, including job creation, and we're pleased to have a role in positioning Suffolk as a leader in the renewable energy sector."
Jake Harrison (Chief Operating Officer at Bio Capital) commented: "It's great to get this decision and to be partnering with Adnams on this vital project, which reflects our shared commitment to sustainability and renewable energy. This anaerobic digestion facility represents a major step forward in reducing carbon emissions, generating renewable energy from food waste, and supporting Suffolk's climate goals. Bio Capital is looking forward to commencing construction of the new facility and, together, accelerating the shift towards a greener, more sustainable future for the region."
Bungay Fashion Show a resounding success
Bungay's fourth fashion show on June 26th at St. Mary's Church was a great success!
More than 150 incredible outfits were presented to a cheering audience, by nine models with an age range from under 30 to over 70, including one male model.
With the summer sunshine streaming through the stained glass windows, the beautiful surroundings of the church provided a wonderful backdrop to the show.
The event raised £876 for Cancer Research UK.
Organiser Veronica LevettScrivener, said that she felt the event helped to entertain customers and would hopefully bring new ones, adding that she was "delighted to work with
Cancer Research UK volunteers, who provided a wonderful team to help with admin, logistics and help on the day."
Rachael Donovan, Chair of Norfolk Angels (the local Cancer Research UK volunteer fundraising group) gave an emotional speech about her successful battle with stage four cancer. Speaking after the show, she said: "It's thanks to people like Veronica, her family and team, the people that attended and those who donated raffle prizes that make a difference in helping us raise money for Cancer Research UK."
The organisers would like to send grateful thanks to the many Bungay and Norwich businesses that generously provided a fantastic 30 prizes for the raffle.
Summer sailing season in full swing
Members are enjoying being back on the water and the cruising season is fully now underway.
The Blackwater Cruise in June is a perennial favourite, visiting Brightlingsea, Bradwell and Heybridge. This cruise (run by Cruise Captains Andy and Sue) saw members visit pubs, play Krub, enjoy safe arrival drinks, barbecues and a visit to Pioneer, the classic vessel restored by a trust. The shared experience of the unique blend of sailing, navigational challenges, great company and sociable dinners make club cruises so popular.
July saw the European cruise to Ostend and then on to Holland, and the Lowestoft and Southwold cruise, led by Bram. Future cruises include Burnham and the River Crouch.
On June 28th, there was a celebration to mark the 100th birthday of Don, a founding member of the club 60 years ago.
Don is our oldest member and enjoyed a special cake and gifts. There is the first ever summer evening club walk in July, led by William, with a scenic stroll along the Deben, finishing with supper at the Ramsholt Arms. Some members took the chance to sail down to the pub, and moor up overnight.
The club bar overlooking the River Deben is a lovely place to catch up on member's adventures and hear their sea faring stories. Wednesday barbecues are now running through the summer, and again are welcome social events.
Club members are looking forward to the August bank holiday barbecue, with the delicious puddings a highlight. If you have a genuine interest in sailing and the sea, have a look at our programme of maritime related events on our website: woodbridgecruisingclub.org. New members are always welcome!
Carting straw on the A140
Norwich Cathedral
Show organiser Veronica Levett-Scrivener with two models
Woodbridge Cruising Club
The Blackwater Cruise
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Painters and Decorators
AUGUST 1ST
Charlie Haylock's Eccentric
Look at Suffolk Fisher Theatre, Bungay
11am & 2pm. A unique opportunity to hear Charlie Haylock's hilarious tales of Suffolk life before he retires at the end of the year. Tickets £8pp.
AUGUST 1ST
Lunchtime Concert:
Lowestoft Longshoremen
St. Michael's Church, Beccles
12:30pm-1:15pm. Shanties & songs of the seas in support of the charitable fundraising activities of Friends of St. Michael's. No admission charge. Light lunches available from 12pm.
AUGUST 1ST
Writing the Witch Fisher Theatre, Bungay
1pm. Join poet Helen Ivory for a creative workshop exploring the archetype of the witch through poetry, prompts & spell-writing. Tickets £15pp.
AUGUST 1ST
'The Filing Cabinet of Fear' presented by The Occultaria of Albion (11+) Fisher Theatre, Bungay 4pm. Author Richard Daniels presents a bizarre & thrilling live show blending ghost stories, conspiracies & UFOs with strange audiovisuals, eerie synth music from Linoleum Department & a mouldy cursed cabinet, all aimed at fans of the weird, the uncanny & the otherworldly! Tickets £8pp.
AUGUST 1ST
War of the Worlds
The Dove Inn, Alburgh
5pm-7:30pm. Open air theatre presented by Strange Fascination
Theatre Company. Tickets available from Ticket Source:
www.shorturl.at/6L4zT
AUGUST 1ST
Maid In Britain
Beccles Public Hall
7:30pm. The ultimate femalefronted rock celebration show!
A journey from the 60's through to the 80's & beyond. Perfect for all the family & those who know how to rock! Tickets £15pp.
7:30pm. A wild Wickermanthemed singalong night of costumes, live music, bottomslapping, & haunting folk horror fun, complete with a mystery goody bag, film screening & prizes for best costumes! Tickets £10pp.
AUGUST 1ST
'The Great Santanic Swindle'
Presented by The Holloway Fisher Theatre, Bungay 10pm-11pm. A darkly comic true tale of 1980s England, in which a mysterious stranger's claims of witchcraft & satanic peril bewitched a village & drew in churchgoers, aristocrats & millionaires - Told live by author Justin Hopper in a unique blend of true crime & folk horror. Tickets £6pp.
AUGUST 2ND
The Green Children of Woolpit Fisher Theatre, Bungay 11am. A magical, all-ages show blending puppetry, drama & music to retell a mysterious 12thcentury Suffolk legend. Tickets from £3pp.
The Annual
EARSHAM VILLAGE
YARD SALE
will take place on SATURDAY 9th AUGUST 9am - 1pm
EARSHAM, BUNGAY, SUFFOLK NR35 2TL
Stalls located in yards/gardens throughout the village. Light refreshments in village hall.
AUGUST 2ND
Stone Club DJ Set:
AUGUST 9TH
Presented by The Holloway (15) Fisher Theatre, Bungay 9:30pm. Join Stone Club founders Lally MacBeth & Matthew Shaw for a unique DJ set blending sacred sounds, psychedelic rhythms & folklore-inspired beats in a celebration of ancient mysteries & modern ritual. Tickets £5pp.
AUGUST 2ND & 3RD
Hunters Moon Games (10+)
Fisher Theatre, Bungay 10am. In the theatre's cellar, Hunter's Moon present 'Dreaded Wunder', a psychological horror computer game set in a twisted version of Norwich. An immersive horror game experience suitable for ages 10+ (with accompanied adult). No need to book, free entry.
AUGUST 3RD
New Black Shuck Encounters
Fisher Theatre, Bungay 10am. 'A Day of the Strange & Supernatural' Presented by the Norfolk Folklore Society, this captivating talk for the Black Shuck Festival explores eerie new encounters with East Anglia's legendary ghostly hound, Black Shuck. Hosted by folklorists Stacia & Siofra, the event feat. eyewitness accounts, photo evidence & live podcast recording. An evening of mystery, storytelling & supernatural intrigue, delving into the next chilling chapter of Shuck's tale. Tickets £8pp.
AUGUST 3RD
'Digging up the Forgotten' talk
Fisher Theatre, Bungay 11:30am. A powerful talk by archaeologist & filmmaker John-Henry Phillips exploring the hidden history of Romany Gypsies in Britain, feat. the 1st-ever excavation of a historic Romany site & uncovering stories of resilience, persecution & cultural heritage. Tickets £8pp.
AUGUST 3RD
'Tradition is Good for You!' talk Fisher Theatre, Bungay 1pm. Artist & researcher Lucy Wright explores how reinventing folk customs can be as meaningful as preserving them, showing through her playful, inclusive projects how folklore fosters connection, creativity & communal joy. Tickets £8pp.
AUGUST 3RD
'The Binbrook Witch House' talk Fisher Theatre, Bungay 3pm-4pm. Dr. Kate Cherrell delves into the chilling true tale of the 1905 Binbrook Witch House haunting, where rural terror, superstition & unexplained phenomena gripped a Lincolnshire family & baffled all who tried to intervene. Tickets £8pp.
AUGUST 3RD
'The Green Children of Woolpit, folklore or fact?' talk Fisher Theatre, Bungay 4:30pm. Folklorist & writer Deborah Hyde delves into the mysterious 12thcentury legend of the Green Children of Woolpit (green-skinned siblings who emerged from a pit in Suffolk) exploring its roots in folklore, history & the unexplained. Tickets £8pp.
AUGUST 3RD
'The Lost Folk' In Conversation with Lally MacBeth Fisher Theatre, Bungay 6pm. Join the Norfolk Folklore Society for a fascinating conversation with artist & folklorist Lally MacBeth as she discusses her acclaimed debut book 'The Lost Folk' & the enduring, magical relevance of Britain's folk traditions. Tickets £8pp.
AUGUST 3RD
MILKWEED with Support Fisher Theatre, Bungay
7:30pm. Presented by The Holloway as part of the Black Shuck Festival. An atmospheric night of outsider folk, experimental ritualism & myth-infused soundscapes, headlined by enigmatic duo MILKWEED & their haunting, genre-
defying take on Irish folklore. Support acts: Fenland Drone Workshop, Split Apex, The Breedling & The Feathered Thorns. Tickets £10pp.
AUGUST 3RD
Quiz at the Hall
Beccles Public Hall
7:30pm-10pm. Gather friends & family & come test your general knowledge at our friendly & competitive Quiz evening. Teams of up to 6. Tickets £6pp.
AUGUST 6TH
Folk & Acoustics Evening
The Dove Inn, Alburgh
7:30pm. Hosted by The Waveney Folk Club. All welcome.
AUGUST 6TH
Miss Julie (15+)
Fisher Theatre, Bungay 7:30pm. Barefaced Theatre's raw & provocative debut of 'Miss Julie' explores the dangerous dance of desire, power & class on Midsummer's Eve, as an aristocrat & a valet clash in Strindberg's once-banned classic. References to: Self harm, violence, sexual assault, animal cruelty & verbal abuse. Tickets from £12pp.
AUGUST 6TH - 11TH
Annual Art Exhibition
Beccles Public Hall 10am-5pm. Beccles Society of Artists Annual Exhibition of work by local artists.
AUGUST 7TH
Perseus & Andromeda
Fisher Theatre, Bungay
7:30pm. A teenage Perseus (struggling with identity & a complicated family past) crosses paths with the reluctant princess Andromeda - both caught in a divine drama where parental pride, mythical expectations & meddling gods threaten to upend their lives. Tickets from £10pp.
AUGUST 8TH
Lunchtime Concert:
Sarah Allen (mezzo-soprano) & Richard Jones (piano) St. Michael's Church, Beccles 12:30pm-1:15pm. 'Love & nature from Broadway & Beyond' in support of the charitable fundraising activities of Friends of St. Michael's. No admission charge. Light lunches will be available from 12pm.
AUGUST 8TH
An Evening With The Vibettes Fisher Theatre, Bungay 7:30pm. Step back into the 1940s with The Vibettes for an unforgettable evening of swing, boogie-woogie & close vocal harmonies, filled with classic hits, comedy & lively audience participation. Tickets from £11pp.
AUGUST 9TH
Bike Meet
The Dove Inn, Alburgh 3pm-6pm.
AUGUST 9TH
'Band on the Run'
Fisher Theatre, Bungay 7:30pm. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music spanning over 70yrs as 'The Paul McCartney Project' performs hit after hit from The Beatles, Wings & McCartney's solo career, brought to life by a seasoned 5-piece band with a spectacular light & video show. Tickets £22pp.
AUGUST 9TH
Living History Walk
The Bear & Bells, Beccles 7:30pm. Enjoy a summer evening walk around Beccles & discover its past, buildings, trades & people. A host of characters from bygone days come to life! Whether you're a visitor or local resident, you'll have fun exploring. Walks take approx. 90mins & start/finish at The Bear & Bells in Old Market. Tickets: £5pp must be purchased in adv. from Saxons, located in SPORTSTORE, New Market. Children under 12: £1. Under 5's free.
Quiz Night
The Club, 2 London Road, Beccles 7:30pm start. Bar opens 7pm. Teams of up-to 4. £2.50pp. Please book on 01502 713535.
AUGUST 9TH
'Wake Up The Nation' LIVE
The Dove Inn, Alburgh 8pm. Live music from Wake Up The Nation (Mod Revival)
AUGUST 13TH - 20TH Book Fair
Fisher Theatre, Bungay 10am-3pm (& from 6:30pm on show nights). Hundreds of top quality pre-loved books, most £2 or less, incl. wide range of novels, children's books & non-fiction, displayed in the Fisher Gallery. Come browse & pick up a bargain! Fresh stock added during the week. Book donations welcome, please drop them into the box office. Proceeds to the Fisher.
AUGUST 16TH
Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club (AFVBC)
The Club, 2 London Road, Beccles 9:45am doors open for 10am breakfast. AFVBC is a community of veterans & current members of His Majesty's Armed Forces. Our ethos revolves around mutual support. Please book in adv. if possible. To reserve your spot, join our Facebook page or give your details to Sarah at The Club. 01502 713535.
AUGUST 16TH
Charity Makers Market
Waveney Centre, Beccles 10am-3pm. One of the biggest markets this summer! Buyers & sellers from all walks of life will be coming together for a Makers Market to remember. To have a stall, email: waveneycentre@accessct. org or visit the Waveney Centre in-person.
AUGUST 16TH
Bingo!
The Club, 2 London Road, Beccles Bar open 6:45pm. Eyes down 7:30pm. Books £6. No booking required. 01502 713535.
AUGUST 16TH
Beccles Quay Rocks!
Beccles Quay, NR34 9BB 6pm: Beccles' Got Talent LIVE final. 7pm: Live entertainment & music: Elton John tribute act, East Anglian Boy, Fooasis, Triple Entendre, The Claire Barker Band & more! £3pp entry.
AUGUST 16TH
Cèilidh Dance Night
Wenhaston Village Hall
7pm (doors & bar open), dancing starts at 7:30pm. With Skylarking Cèilidh Band. Tickets (incl. nibbles): £12pp adults, £6pp children (12+) in adv. from Jane Peters at Wenhaston Post Office or OTD on the night. A fun dance night for every age to enjoy! Contact Carol: caz-mike@ outlook.com for more info. Raising funds for Wenhaston Village Hall's new kitchen.
AUGUST 16TH
Confident Variety Show
Beccles Public Hall
7:30pm. A dazzling evening of live singing, mind-blowing magic & a healthy helping of good old-fashioned silliness. An evening of marvels, merriment & prize bingo! Tickets £13.36pp.
AUGUST 16TH
The Harpoons LIVE
The Dove Inn, Alburgh
8pm. Live music from The Harpoons.
AUGUST 16TH & 17TH
Beccles Carnival Weekend!
Beccles Quay, NR34 9BB Sat 16th: 1pm-5pm: Fun Dog Show, displays, Fun Zone, stalls, street food & much more! Sun 17th: Carnival Parade leaves Roy's carpark at 1pm, finishing at Beccles Quay with arena displays, stalls, street food & much more! Entry £3pp, under 5's free. www.becclescarnival.co.uk
AUGUST 20TH
Cash Bingo The Dove Inn, Alburgh Books on sale from 6:30pm. Eyes down: 7pm.
AUGUST 22ND
Coeliac Café Meet Up The Dove Inn, Alburgh 3pm-6pm.
AUGUST 23RD
The Dave Thomas Blues Band
Beccles Public Hall
7:30pm. If you like John Mayall, Eric Clapton & Peter Green, you'll love the blues that Dave delivers. A Clinks Care Farm fundraiser. Tickets £20pp.
AUGUST 23RD 'The Mr. Pink Band' LIVE The Dove Inn, Alburgh 8pm. Live rock music.
AUGUST 26TH
Norfolk & Suffolk Dahlia Society Annual Show Alburgh Village Hall (off A143 between Bungay & Harleston) 10am-4pm. Free entry, tombola, tea & cakes, dahlias for sale at 4:15pm. More info, ring Jill: 01502 715826
AUGUST 29TH
'The Show' Chris & Belinda North Fisher Theatre, Bungay 7:30pm. An exciting magic show! Enjoy this journey through magic, comedy & illusion featuring 2 highly-professional performers. Entertainment for the whole family. Tickets from £7pp.
AUGUST 29TH & 30TH Digital Photography Exhibition The Waveney Centre, Beccles 10am-4pm each day. Beccles U3A Digital Photography Group invite you to their 4th Annual Exhibition. Free admission. An eclectic mix of photos in 4 categories; 'Monochrome', 'Close-up', 'The Human World' & 'The Natural World'. Judging for 'Best in Show' & runner-up. Majority of photographs will be available at a modest charge. All welcome, refreshments available. Raffle & fun challenges for you to try.
AUGUST 29TH & 30TH
Bungay Beer & Music Festival
The Crisp Maltings Pavilion, NR35 2RU 29th from 6pm. 30th from 12pm. 40+ cask beers & ciders, fully licenced bar, live music, something for everyone, food trucks & stalls, families welcome, free entry, donations to EA Children's Hospice.
AUGUST 30TH
The War of the Worlds Beccles Quay 2pm. 'Strange Fascination Theatre' bring their exciting outdoor version of the popular classic sci-fi novel, 'The War of the Worlds' in an exciting open air theatre for older children. 75 mins. BYO camping chairs/picnic blanket. Café on site, but bringing a picnic is encouraged. No dogs (other than clearly-badged support dogs). In the event of heavy rain, the performance will take place at Beccles Public Hall & Theatre.
AUGUST 30TH
Quiz Night
The Club, 2 London Road, Beccles 7:30pm start. Bar opens 7pm. Teams of up-to 4. £2.50pp. Please book on 01502 713535.
AUGUST 30TH
ABBA Sensation Fisher Theatre, Bungay 7:30pm. A highly acclaimed tribute band delivering an energetic, costume-filled show with authentic ABBA music & lively audience participation, guaranteed to provide a fun night out for all ages! Tickets £21pp.
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The entertainment will kick off on Saturday at Beccles Quay; Our Family Fun Day with our Fun Dog Show, along with displays by Morgan's Academy of Dance, Bel Canto Choir, Kuk Sool Won, Marina Theatre Samba Band, Sword Fighting to name a few. We will also be having our first Beccles Carnival Waitress Race. Beccles Fun Dog Show has some amazing prizes kindly sponsored by Cobbydog, Gilbertson & Page, Vitalin Pet Food, and Heathers Hairee Hounds. There will be rosettes for first, second and third place winners, along with prizes. Dog Show classes are 'Best Puppy' (up to 12 months), 'Handsome Dog', Prettiest Bitch', 'Best Rescue', 'Veteran' (over eight years of age), 'Best Waggy Tail', 'Dog most like its Owner', 'Best Crossbreed', 'Dog judges most like to take home' and
'Best in Show'. Entry forms are available on our carnival website www.becclescarnival.co.uk or on the day, and entry to each class is £2.
The grand final of the children's section of Beccles Got Talent will be live on-stage late afternoon.
This (along with the adult final later in the day) has kindly been sponsored by Hales Group.
There will be stalls open from 1pm on Beccles Quay along with our Fun Zone. Entry to the event is £3 per person, with accompanied children £1 and under 5's free.
Saturday evening will see the return of Beccles Quay Rocks, kicking off at 6pm with the adult final of Beccles Got Talent.
This is followed by the UK's leading Elton John tribute act, East Anglian Boy - Leon Mallett (pictured right), Claire Barker Band, Triple Enterdre (Drag Act) and an Oasis Tribute Band.
On Sunday, more than 45 entries will take part in the carnival parade (including 20 40ft lorries), leaving Roys of Beccles car park via Gosford Road at 1pm. The parade will make its way up Station Road and through the town centre, down Saltgate and Northgate, ending at the Quay. Please make sure you have your pennies at the ready to put into the official carnival parade collection buckets!
After the parade, there will be arena displays from Foxy Line Dancing, Samba Band, Framtastics, Fly High Aerial Acrobatics, Isabella's
School of Dance, Blunt Coffee and much more. Entry gates, stalls and fun zone will be open at an earlier time of 12 noon this year on the Sunday. Entry to the event is £1 per adult and accompanied children £1 and
Harleston Choral Society
It's nearly the end of summer, but for those who missed our July news, there's still an opportunity to join our Come & Sing Workshop (selections from Part 1 of Handel's Messiah, plus the Hallelujah Chorus) on August 16th 2025, from 10am-4:30pm, in St. James Village Hall, IP19 0HP, open to all. Tickets are £10 per person, soup and roll for lunch £5. For more information and to book, please email: amanda.fletcher111@gmail.com
Our Autumn Term begins on September 1st, at 7pm for a 7:30pm start. We'll begin rehearsing for our Christmas Concert on December 6th, in St. John's Church, Harleston. Practices are on a Monday
night from 7:30pm-9:30pm, in The London Road Church at Harleston, IP20 9BH. Parking is available in the The Original Factory Shop car park opposite. We're a friendly community choir and we welcome everyone. Although it's an advantage to be able to read music, it's not essential. There are no auditions and music is provided free. If you have difficulty getting to practices, we're sometimes able to arrange lifts with choir members from your area. Further information about HCS can be found on: www.harlestonchoralsoc.org. uk and from our Joint Chairs, Caroline and Jo: caroline@rodbourne.org.uk jo.curry@sky.com
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Heatwave sees June temperatures soar past 30°c
The heatwave during the second half of June was outstanding! The maximum temperature of 30.3C on June 28th was even slightly bettered by the warmest day of the year so far, 30.5C on July 1st. However, more comfortable and typical British summer conditions were in place by the 2nd and 3rd with maximums of 21.0C and 22.0C respectively.
This summary is compiled from the records of Stephen Bartholomew of Beccles. June 2025
• Maximum temp: 30.3C (86F) on the 28th, compared with 27.0C (80F) in June 2024
• Minimum temp: 7.5C (45F) on the 10th, compared with 6.2C (43F) in June 2024.
• Average maximum temp: 23.30C (73F) in 2025. 20.07C (68F) in 2024. 19.80C (67F) on average.
• Average minimum temp: 13.38C (56F) in 2025. 10.47C (50F) in 2024. 10.24C (50F) on average.
• Mean temperature: 18.34C (65F) in 2025. 15.27C (59F) in 2024. 15.02C (59F) on average.
• Rainfall total: 2.13", compared with 1.30" in June 2024. (30-
year average (1981-2010) 2.13"). 2025 total: 100% of the average.
• Most rainfall on one day: 1" on the 13th.
• Wind direction (mainly from): South-west 12 days, south 5 days, south-east 4 days, east 3 days and west 3 days.
June 2025 overall was the warmest June on my entire record with 'average' rainfall.
This however does not tell the full story. With 8 of the last 9 June mean temperatures being warmerthan-average, this is just another indication of how our climate is gradually changing.
The average maximum temperature during the headline grabbing June of 1976 still remains the highest on my record by 0.25C. However the average minimum night-time temperature this month was 2.5C higher than 1976 and exceeded 2017 and 2023 to become the warmest June mean temperature. This was achieved despite the cool first 11 days when only 4 days reached or exceeded 20C by daytime. However from the 12th, the previously cool Atlantic air influence had
been shut off as ridges of high pressure generally encouraged initially warmer continental air from Europe.
Latterly, our weather became very warm and humid as we tapped into ex-tropical air from even more southerly climes resulting in a peak maximum of 30.3C on the 28th, the warmest June day since 32.4C on 17th June 2022. These were 2 of only 3 June days to exceed 30C+ during the last 20 years. 10 other days this June reached or exceeded 25C. This also reflected in some uncomfortably warm nights, the best of which, 19.5C overnight 21st into 22nd was the warmest June night on my entire record. Previous June best was 19.0C on 29th June 1987. This was not far short of the overall warmest night during any month (20.7C on 19th July 2022). There were also 8 other nights when minimum temperature fell no lower than 15.0C. More illustrations to show how warm this month was so early in the summer season.
A month of contrasting fortunes as can be seen from below:
• 1st-11th: Average maximum temp: 17.2C, average minimum temp: 10.7C and rainfall 0.84".
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• 12th-30th: Average maximum temp: 25.7C, average minimum temp: 15.0C and rainfall 1.29". Although on reflection, the month may have seemed essentially dry, especially during the second half. It may come of some surprise the total of 2.13" was equal to the long-term average for the month. This broke a run of 3 consecutive drier-than-average June recordings. 86% of the month's total had been noted by the 13th, 82% of which recorded on the 3 wettest days, 1" on the 13th, 0.56" on the 7th and 0.20" on the 5th.
The 1" was not only the wettest day this year so far, but also since 1st October 2024. It was also the wettest June day since 1.47" recorded on 17th June 2020.
