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Greetings from Emmanuel Church, Bungay COFFEE STOP: On Tuesday mornings from 10:15am-11:30am, a few of us get together for coffee and a natter in the Emmaus Room to the front of the church. Coffee is free. Company is good. Do come and visit. Sessions started again on January 11th.

COFFEE MORNINGS: Books, bric-a-brac, cakes and sausage rolls etc plus coffee and a good natter! Do come and join us on February 18th and again on March 18th.

PRAYER GROUP AND BIBLE STUDIES: This recently formed group has now decided to change its meeting time and frequency. It will now meet at 10:30am in the Emmaus Room at the front of the church on ALTERNATE Mondays beginning February 14th then 28th, and then again on March 14th etc .All welcome to come and join us.

TABLE FOOTBALL: We have joined a league with other

local Bungay Churches and those in our own Partnership and are meeting regularly to see who can win! Emmanuel has now played Pulham Market Methodist Church twice and we have won both legs 4-2 and 0-11. Our winning team so far is Lisa Doubleday and John Awty. Well done. We're hoping that other couples and other groups might wish to join in the future. Please contact the church.

May God bless you and keep you safe in the coming months.

News from St. Mary's Church, Bungay The Friends of St. Mary's are looking forward to the church being used to its full potential this year, after two years of Covid cancellations. However, the barren time of non-events was put to good use by extensive work done on the tower flint-work and the priory ruins being made safe for visitors.

There are several proposed and unconfirmed bookings in hand, but the following are well under way: Starting on Thursday 17th February, there will be a series of nine lunchtime concerts stages by William Drew Batty, who in the

autumn of last year presented a similar varied programme which was received with great pleasure by the town.

At the end of April and into May, preceding the Platinum Jubilee celebration, there are plans for an exhibition entitled "Happy and Glorious - 70 Years a Queen, 70 years of change in Bungay". Running from April 29th (when the opening speaker will be Sir Laurie Magnus CBE) to the weekend of May 8th, there will be emphasis on any royal connections to Bungay during the

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Queen's reign. But, with the help of Bungay Museum, the main content will be pictures and accounts of businesses, buildings, societies, etc which have disappeared or been formed over the past seventy years, plus cameos of local people who have left their mark on the town.

Posters and more information will be available nearer the time, but if anyone has a specific enquiry, or some royal memorabilia to lend for the exhibition, please contact 'Wind Swept and Torn' by Peter Nixon either John Warnes on 01986 892855 or Keith Parker on 01986 893133.

Bungay Camera Club returns to live meetings

After almost two years of holding club meetings via the internet and Zoom, Bungay Camera Club is pleased to announce that it will resume live club meetings this month!

Throughout the restrictions to group gatherings, the club membership has remained strong and regular presentations, talks and club competitions have ensured that the club has continued to remain active, if somewhat remotely. The start of 2022 has seen some easing of restrictions

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on group meetings and so club outings were organised at two local venues, Carlton Marshes and Aldeburgh beach. Both of these were well attended, with club members enjoying meeting and catching up with other members, old and new.

After careful consideration and following all the relevant health and safety guidelines, the club committee has taken the decision that live meetings are able to resume. The first club meeting will be a presentation by club member Bob Taylor,

who will be demonstrating how to flush mount images and to present images within a framed mount. This should prove very useful for new members to the club, so that they're able to join in and enter the popular club competitions.

The second club meeting on Wednesday 23rd February, will be the first club competition.

This competition can be of any topic or subject and will be A4 colour and mono prints.

Bungay Camera Club is a friendly, active club and would

be pleased to welcome any potential new members who have interest in developing their photographic skills. The club meets at Broome Village Hall, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in the month at 7:30pm. The first two meetings attended are free! Expensive equipment is not an essential. All you need is enthusiasm and interest!

Contact details for Bungay Camera Club can be found on our website: www.bungaycamera club.co.uk.

come along, you will be made very welcome. Your needs, goals and general fitness will be taken into account and all the exercises will be carefully explained and demonstrated. Some Gym members wear lycra and are very fit indeed but most just wear comfortable clothes, enjoy the company and work as hard as they can on the programme that Louise has designed especially for them. Whatever your age, size, shape or fitness level, there will be someone like you.

If you want to see the Gym in action, please call in when we are open, see for yourself and talk to Louise. The website has lots of information as well: www. loddoncommunitygym.com.

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by South Norfolk Council which was all about how to encourage more people to be active as they get older. Whilst we welcome anyone over the age of sixteen, we accept that the times of our sessions inevitably means many of our members are in the older end of the age spectrum.

Apparently, 40% of those aged 55-74 are almost totally inactive

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Regular exercise improves posture, reduces the risk of falls, helps maintain a healthy weight and improves mental health. Most of us know all this but acting on it is hard.

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Beccles RAFA On a cold, bright afternoon in January, the Branch attended St. Peter's Church, Spexhall, Suffolk for the funeral of Wg.Cdr. Ronald Everson OBE AFC RAF (Rtd).

Our Standard was Paraded by the Vice-Standard Bearer/ Chairman Mr. Brian Sillick and supported by Branch President Brian Vousden. The Service was given by Revd.

Dominic Doble with the Eulogy delivered by Revd. Jane Held.

Branch President Brian Vousden commented: "We were honoured and privileged to be asked by the family to attend and show our respect for Wg.Cdr. Ronald, who had such an interesting and rewarding career in the RAF. His example to others and his dedication to duty have been in the highest of traditions and are to be applauded by all."

Our thoughts and prayers are now with his family and friends who attended the Church Service in such large numbers.

"We will remember him."

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New Horizons Club New members: If you're over 55 and looking for a fun day out with a chance to make new friends, then the New Horizons Club could be the place for you.

We've recently moved to St Audry's Social Club in Lodge Farm Lane, Melton which provides us with a spacious hall, good car parking and a lovely view over the sports fields.

We meet every Monday and Thursday from 10am-2:30pm and provide refreshments, a delicious home cooked lunch and a wide range of activities and entertainment. We have spaces available so why not get in touch

and arrange a taster day?

Volunteers needed: If you enjoy the company of older people and have some spare time, would you like to be part of our team of happy and enthusiastic volunteers?

We need kitchen assistants, general helpers to assist with activities and drivers to help transport members to and from the club. You can choose to help once a week, once a fortnight or on a relief basis.

Interested? Then contact Jessica for a chat on 07514 364752 or email: newhorizons912@gmail.com.

A new date for 'Music in the Sanctuary' For their 150th anniversary celebrations, Woodbridge Methodist Church has invited popular local band East of the Sun to give a concert. The group already rehearse in the church's Upper Rooms and this concert will be free admission with donations invited for the church's community work including the defibrillator placed by the church in their car park for the public's

use in a cardiac emergency.

This fun concert with blues and classic pop elements will take place on Saturday 5th March at 6:30pm.

East of the Sun have headlined Photo credit: Dan Cornford several gigs in the area, including a fundraiser concert in Elmhurst Park in aid of the Friends of Woodbridge Library. They play at weddings too. Come and hear their unique, classic pop style.

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Hats and blankets for premature babies knitted by members had been gratefully received by The Ipswich Hospital, and a number of knitted blankets will be taken to the next Inner Wheel (IW) District meeting for distribution at home and abroad. £190 was raised for Mary's Meals, and that sum will receive matched funding and will be used to provide school essentials for Afghan refugee children arriving in this country.

When put together with money raised by IW throughout the UK, the cause should be well supported.

Nationally in the UK (in 2021/22) some of the other charities being supported by IW include:The Stroke Association, Riding for the Disabled and Jessie's Fund. Locally, President Sally Pearson's chosen charity is Headway. However, because of the pandemic, like many other clubs, our fundraising and community service activities have been hampered and the club is having to consider the future. It's hoped that pandemic restrictions will ease before too long and the club may go forward with confidence. For more information about IW, go to www.innerwheel. co.uk, and for information on the Woodbridge Club to: www. woodbridgeinnerwheel.org.uk.

News from Woodbridge Riverside Trust Visitor numbers continue to be good, and we're delighted to welcome you all to The Longshed. Stewarded opening times are 11am-3pm on Saturday and Sundays. Entry is free and dogs are welcome.

Many of our usual activities have been curtailed through the pandemic, but with the help of Zoom, the Friends of The Longshed were able to get together recently and hear updates from the Trust, and from our sister charity, the Sutton Hoo Ship's Company. The intriguing 'Ship Burial' painting

by Robert Mellamphy can now be viewed in the John Gibbins Gallery here in The Longshed, and we're extremely grateful to the Mellamphy family for their generosity in making the painting available for display. The same artist created the bronze 'Ipswich Madonna' which is in Lady Lane, Ipswich.

We have a number of exhibitions and talks planned for the spring and summer months,

Parent and toddler sessions at Woodbridge Methodist Church We're very pleased to announce that parent and toddler sessions have now resumed at Woodbridge Methodist Church.

Please come and join us from 9am-11am on the first and third Friday of every month. We have a safe and spacious hall, with plenty of activities and toys to

amuse 0-3-year-olds. We charge £1.50 per family, which includes refreshments for the children and carers. Free parking is available.

Please come along, we'd love to see you!

For more information, please contact Deirdre Rothwell on: 01394 386381.

the first of which is on Saturday 19th March at 3:30pm in The John Gibbins Gallery in The Longshed. There is a lift to the Gallery. The talk is entitled 'The Other Burials', and will explore the stories of some of the other burial sites in the vicinity of the famous Ship Burial at Sutton Hoo and surrounding area. The talk will last approximately an hour, followed by tea and cake. Tickets are £5 to include refreshments and they are on sale in our shop which is currently open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 11am3pm. We have to limit numbers, so it's very much first come, first served.

Woodbridge Riverside Trust is entirely staffed by volunteers.

We anticipate being busy this year and are looking to recruit more volunteers to help with stewarding and staffing the shop.

If you have soma time to spare and would like to know more about what's involved, please get in touch via: info@woodbridge riversidetrust.org.

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With a greatly reduced number of members able to attend the February meeting, the decision was taken to ask the speaker to postpone her talk until a later date.

Members were sorry to hear of the list of illnesses and injuries sustained by members that prevented their attendance. After a tasty meal expertly served by the friendly staff at Ufford Park Hotel, the meeting turned to plans for the future. Many fundraising events have had to be cancelled because of the pandemic, so it was good to make tentative plans for a fashion show to be held in April. More information will be available next month once the finer details of the event are finalised. Plans are also underway for the club to join in with the Woodbridge celebrations for Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Members were pleased to hear that there'd been some new attendees at the January Memory Café. The next Memory Café will take place on the morning of 23rd February, 2022 at Woodbridge FC when a karaoke session is planned. An exciting way to spend a morning! On the club's social side, members are looking forward to a guided walk by President Sally and her husband alongside Martlesham Creek, with a visit to St Mary the Virgin Church, Martlesham and finishing

Daffodil festival at Henstead St Mary's Daffodil Festival is on 19th and 20th March from 10am-4:30pm. It's at Henstead, NR34 7LD and has displays, a craft sale and refreshments.

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This promises to be a fascinating evening".

Mr Smith added: "Doors open at 7pm with the talk starting at 7:30pm. Seating will be set out to give room for distancing and extra measures will be in place to keep our audience members safe during attendance. Entry to the talk is £3 for adults, with under 25's free. Refreshments will be served during the evening, all are welcome and there's no requirement to book for this talk."

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Tickets are £5 at the door and in advance from Michael Dawe.

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"Scotland's celebrated children's theatre troupe" The Daily Express. "With the colourful sets, the energetic characters and the wonderful music, this is five-star family fun!" - UK Theatre Net. Everyone's favourite children's theatre company, The McDougalls, return to Suffolk this Easter with a brand new live musical show for all the family.

BIG SPLASH will be appearing at Leiston Film Theatre at 2pm on Wednesday 20th April.

Wave hello to Max, Auntie Aggie and Morag the Rabbit, and swim deep under the sea for an enchanting adventure. Something fishy is going on in the mystical underwater kingdom, and the mermaids and deep-sea creatures need help. Will The McDougalls save the sea?

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To find out more about this spectacular stage show, packed with seaside singalong songs, audience participation and musical mayhem, and to book tickets, head along to the Leiston Film Theatre website at: www. leistonfilmtheatre.co.uk. The show is recommended for children up to eight. Grown ups will love it too! Join The McDougalls for fun-filled afternoon of musical mayhem! Book now to avoid disappointment. Early bird tickets are only £5.95 for a limited time and available from the Leiston Film Theatre box office on 01728 830549 and online at: www.leistonfilmtheatre.co.uk.

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Owners of the Greenwood Burial Ground, Farnham

CLEAN-EAST CARPETS

Floral tributes and memorials supplied 907985

01502 377427 07811 275427

07709536813 or 01986 875914

All Types of Fencing Shed Bases Patios Driveways General Landscaping Groundworks

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For a free no obligation quote Telephone

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Fencing & Landscapes

Extra sockets and lighting LED lighting specialists TV points and data cabling Landlord’s certification New installations/rewires Consumer units and earthing upgrades Ventilation and corecutting

Pre-paid Funeral Plans The Funeral Parlour, New Cut, Saxmundham, IP17 1EH Tel: 01728 603108 Email: tb.fs@virgin.net Website: tonybrownfuneralservices.co.uk

015446

Tree Surgery & Precision Felling Hedge Cutting • Stump Grinding Free Quotations

06107409

Fully Insured

165908

LOCAL SERVICES DIRECTORY

ALAN ROSS REMOVALS & STORAGE

C J DUNLOP BUILDERS

BUILDING REPAIRS/ALTERATIONS

All carpentry/plumbing/brickwork/decorating etc...

172470

Extensions and listed buildings

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From £90 Free delivery to Halesworth and surrounding areas Telephone: 01986 782301 or 01379 608249

Email: dunlop142@yahoo.com

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EXTENSIONS LOFT CONVERSIONS REPLACEMENT WINDOWS RENOVATIONS

Fully qualified and insured arborists Free onsite quotations All aspects of tree work carried out

Tel: Westhall (01502) 575 970

Competitive prices

Mobile: 07786 263075 Email: waynewaters68@hotmail.co.uk

Call David on 07786 21 21 30 www.mccarthytreeservices.co.uk

0153853

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SEASONED FIREWOOD

• Gas and oil boiler installation and servicing.

• Complete central heating system design and installation.

• Landlord Certification.

• Boiler breakdown and repairs.

• Bathroom modifications and installation.

• Heat pump installation

01986 875150 • 07734 559790

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CARPENTRY & CONSTRUCTION

INSIDE

All aspects of work undertaken.

Specialising in barn and loft conversions Building refurbishments Alterations & Extensions Bespoke and listed Kitchens fitted and planned

Property Maintenance & Handyman Services

Tel: 01986 782583 Mob: 07944 173515 710196

For your free quote call Kevin on

01986 948 200 or 07919 177 837

COOPER & DENNY Ltd

TONY LING

CARPENTRY & JOINERY CONTRACTOR

Building Contractors

D & G ATKINS

ALL TYPES OF WOODWORK Domestic and Commercial

HEATING & PLUMBING

0480029

Kitchens, Wardrobes Replacement Doors and Windows Tel: 01986 873343 Please ring after 6pm

Registered house builder

DANIEL FOSTER PLUMBING & HEATING

906909

dg.atkins@hotmail.com

The sign of building quality

26 Fountain Way, Reydon Business Park, Reydon IP18 6SZ Tel: 01502 723366. Fax: 01502 724866 e: info@cooperdenny.com www.cooperdennybuilders.com

• INSTALLATION • POWER FLUSHING • OIL-SERVICING • WATER SOFTENERS • MAINTENANCE • REPAIRS

Surface Dressing Service

General Plumbing, Maintenance and Emergencies

• CLEAN & FRIENDLY SERVICE

• FULLY INSURED

• SMOKE TESTS

• INSURANCE CERTIFICATES

• CCTV INSPECTIONS

• COMPETITIVE RATES

All jobs considered, large or small FREE ESTIMATES

499150

HALESWORTH

Tel: 01986 873479 Mob: 07825 686006

802612

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Local contractors in Hot Bitumen and Pea Shingle Driveways, Parking Areas and Garden Footpaths.

We have many years of experience.

Old concrete covered.

Please call Carl Ruth for a free estimate on Mobile: 07989 383248 (available 7 days) Tel Eve: 01728 652909 Curlew Green, Kelsale, Saxmundham

established over 60 years Full professional service

All work guaranteed • Free Estimates

TEL NO - 01986 835847 MOB NO - 07596 932246

C. E. RUTH LTD

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MOBILE: 07788850762

M.Manning

K.J.DIXON

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(Sid) For control of rats, mice, moles, squirrels, cluster flies, fleas, ants & wasps

HALESWORTH

SCOTT BAXTER

Karl Andrews

PAINTING AND DECORATING

WENHASTON

Painter & Decorator

Exterior and Interior Property Maintenance

Plumbing & Heating Engineer

City & Guilds Qualified 25 Years Experience Interior & Exterior Free Estimates

Peter Wright

07919 026284 01986 875302

01986874926

Central Heating – Bathrooms Showers – Water Softeners and all General Plumbing

01502 478284

07825622477

0969058

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INSTALLATION • REWIRES • PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING CONSUMER UNIT UPGRADES ADDITIONAL POINTS • PHONE/DATA CABLING

Ilketshall St Lawrence NR34 8LB jamesmillerelectrical@gmail.com

KARL HUNT

NACS Registered •Chimney Sweeping (Power Sweeping and Traditional) • Bird Guards/Cowls • Chimney Pots • Chimneys Repointed • Smoke Tests Certificates Issued Tel 01502 566278 or 07534 971654

Middleton Garage

Carpentry, Maintenance and PAT Testing

FULLY QUALIFIED PEUGEOT & BMW TRAINED TECHNICIANS WITH 50 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE

Odd jobs and small jobs undertaken 709101

Tel: 01986 873554 Mobile: 07757 752 590 Email: k.hunt456@btinternet.com

ECO CHIMNEY SWEEP LTD

NICK ROUSE

Air Conditioning Service Available (Re-gassing) All makes and models catered for

MOT TESTING AND PREPARATION

Tel: (01728) 648859 648802 (After hours)

11136493

CSCS card holder with over 25 years experience

• SERVICING • OVERHAULS • MOT TESTING & PREPARATION

E L E C T R I C A L LT D

Specialists 1972 QUALITY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Tel: 01986since 872130

Domestic, Industrial Commercial enquiries@pearce-kemp.co.uk ∙&www.pearce-kemp.co.uk SPECIALISTS SINCE 1972 REWIRING . LIGHTING . EXTRA SOCKETS SHOWERS Industrial and Commercial Unit 20,Domestic, Halesworth Business Centre, Norwich Road,

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DATA CABLE . EMERGENCY LIGHTING DOMESTIC ∙ COMMERCIAL ∙ INDUSTRIAL ∙ STREET LIGHTING EXTRA SOCKETS .

SHOWERS .

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JAMES MILLER ELECTRICAL

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Plumbing & Heating Engineer

D.L. FULLER LTD ROOFING

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Simon Maunder

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M. DANIELS

. ECONOMY 7 .LIGHTING HEATING .

EMERGENCY PATFIRE INSPECTIONS & TESTING .

ALARM INSTALLATIONS DATA CABLEFREE . EMERGENCY ESTIMATES LIGHTING Business Centre, PART P INSTALLERS . FIRE ALARM INSTALLATIONS .

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8 - March 2022 - BecBun & Hales Community News

Film at The Cut: Our next film to be shown at The Cut is "The Last Letter from Your Lover", a beautiful, gentle British film.

It will be shown at 2pm on Wednesday 16th March with doors opening at 1:45pm. As

Forallallyour your home home furnishings For furnishings

Wightmans

Hugerange Rangeof of beds Beds &&Bedding Huge bedding

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They are monthly on the first Tuesday at Bungay Library, the second Wednesday at Beccles Library and the third Tuesday at Halesworth Library. All are 10am-12pm. To contact us, email sam.kenward@ eastsuffolkcouncil.gov.uk or call East Suffolk Council Customer Services at 0333 016 2000 and ask for Sam.

Edgar Sewter Out of School Club: We're open to children from four to twelve years at Edgar Sewter Primary School and are presently taking bookings for February half term as well as other school holidays. We welcome children from all schools and our fun, child initiated activities include outdoor and imaginative play, creative craft, cooking and much more.

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Carers' Support Group: The CSG is for family carers who are looking after a loved one with dementia. The group meets once a month at the Peartree Centre and provides a forum for people to discuss their situation in a private and safe environment.

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Singing with Friends: This ever popular group, is led by Helen Hayes, an experienced local teacher, musician and singer. It meets on alternate Wednesdays at Holton Village Hall, beginning at 2pm. This lovely group gives carers and their family members a chance to relax, socialise and enjoy a range of musical activities.

Art and Crafts at The Cut: Meeting weekly on Thursdays at 2pm at The Cut Theatre, with a wide range of activities undertaken by families, this group has already produced their own screen-printed cards which are on sale at The Cut box office. The group is led by local artist Sophie Wood. Looking forward to Spring, we are hoping to start a Seated Exercise Group for families.

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Ladies Lunch Club: This is a new fundraising initiative to be led by Arlette Smith, a Friend of HDCF. The first one will be

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Our February meeting was an opportunity to get together and talk about, amongst many other things, Parkinson's and the way it was affecting individual lives.

This talk allows us to offer each other ideas, facts, support and personal experience to help in the management of this disease on a day-to-day level.

Our March meeting will be held on Thursday March 10th when we'll be meeting at Old Hall Farm for coffee and maybe a stroll around the some of the pathways.

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something a little different then why not buy a voucher for a local hair salon or beauty salon? Our mums are hardworking and always on hand to help whenever we need them whether it is emergency child care, dog walking duties or just a shoulder to cry on. How better to show them you care then by buying them a bit of 'me' time – a chance to be pampered and for someone else to look after them for a while. Better still, they can have a pamper session before you take them out for their delicious Mother's Day meal!

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Update from Dr Dan Poulter MP The construction of Sizewell C will undoubtedly have an impact on our landscapes and wildlife, and to our road networks. Making the case for improvements to our local road and rail infrastructure as well as making sure that EDF protects our countryside, continues to be one of my main priorities, as your MP. In December 2021, the Planning Inspectorate asked the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to grant an extension to the reporting stage of the Sizewell C project, something which I broadly welcome and which allows a further opportunity to press again for a Four Villages Bypass. Last month, I wrote to the Lead Examiner for Sizewell C at the Planning Inspectorate requesting them to take into account the likely future route for

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I'm pleased to have already helped to secure agreement from EDF for a bypass for the two villages of Stratford St Andrew and Farnham, but securing a full Four Villages Bypass remains important. The current proposals would make a future extension of the planned Two Villages Bypass to include Little Glemham and Marlesford much more challenging, and potentially miss a vital strategic opportunity to fully improve and upgrade our part of the A12.

Residents of Marlesford and Little Glemham already experience heavy traffic volumes, particularly during the summer months, and the added pressure of Sizewell C traffic would make this worse. I believe it is shortsighted to consider any plan that would make a future Four Villages Bypass more difficult, so I have now also requested an urgent meeting with The Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP who is the Secretary of State for Energy to discuss this matter, and as well as other important issues connected with the building of Sizewell C. I also remain concerned that EDF are reluctant to consider supporting a much-needed pedestrian and cycle way from Marlesford to Wickham Market, as the existing path is unsafe for

use by pedestrians and unusable by wheelchair users or cyclists. I believe a new and extended path is urgently needed to improve the safety of vulnerable road users; given the worrying existing safety hazards will be further exacerbated directly by the cumulative effect of Sizewell C construction traffic. It is my view that funding for this path and cycle route should come from energy project developers and I shall be pursuing this matter with them directly. I have also written to Cllr Steve Gallant, Leader of East Suffolk District Council, strongly supporting Marlesford Parish Council's submission on this subject and requesting that the council also backs these proposals.

I would like to thank the many people, including District and Parish Councillors, who work tirelessly to negotiate mitigation measures against the challenges that Sizewell C will undoubtedly bring. It is difficult to single out individuals, but I would like to thank your District Councillor, Carol Poulter for her work on your behalf in taking the case to EDF. In particular, Marlesford Parish Councillor Richard Cooper is owed a huge debt of gratitude for the tireless hard work and expertise that he brings to our communities in this matter and from which we all benefit.

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special guest on the day was Mr Frank Bright MBE, after whom the Orchard was named to recognise his long-standing work in holocaust education and to be a positive place for all the community, for now and the future. Thanks go to everyone who helped.

The trees are now settling in and looking forward to being watered through the coming growing season. If you'd like to

Pete Hudson. EAST provides regular opportunities for adults and children to access and enjoy sailing activities. Paul Constantine's talk was the reconstruction of the Sutton Hoo burial ship in the Long Shed, using uses traditional tools and timber, and skilled volunteers.

Future talks include a voyage to the Antarctic, South Africa in the Second World War, restoring and sailing a steel boat, and off shore sailing.

The forthcoming social calendar includes a Valentine's party, with champagne and music, the cruise meeting, a skipper and crew meeting and lunch, and the fitting out supper.

The club house is an excellent venue and members recently enjoyed the Ukulele band concert, with Beatles melodies.

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On Tuesday 25th January, members of the Community Orchard Working Group (a working group of Martlesham Parish Council), along with volunteers, planted phase two of Brights Orchard, ably and enthusiastically assisted by pupils from Gorseland Primary School, their Eco-Warriors, along with their teachers and helpers.

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We'd like to thank our Events Committee and all volunteers for their efforts in raising much needed funds in 2021. A special thank you to Dot Booley for raising £500 from her preChristmas coffee morning held at Holton Village Hall.

Trustees and staff would like to thank the many donations we have received from individuals through Golden Giving, regular standing orders and cash and cheques in collection boxes and handed in at the Pear Tree Centre. Thank you to Derek Newby for a donation from the sale of his autobiography.

We received donations raised in memory of Lorraine Hunt, Colin Shiers, and Sheila Whistlecraft.

Thank you to their families and friends for supporting The Pear Tree Fund.

We're grateful to other local organisations who have raised money for us over the last two months. A special thank you to Kevin and Kate and their staff at the Queen's Head, Bramfield, who have helped raised over £3k for us over the last two years, and continue to support by selling cards, hosting a collection box and holding a race night fundraiser in February. The Huntingford Arms raised £46 during a recent quiz night. Joy's Junk and Laxfield Market have continued to support us.

Congratulations to Dot Booley, Ted and Jane Edwards, who won 2nd prize in December and January's 50:50 club draw and Bill Pagan for 3rd prize in January.

The 50:50 club helps to raise funds for the charity and enables us to support more people that need our help. If you are interested in joining the 50:50 club, you can find out more information and register on our website.

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The start of 2022 has been an exciting time at The Pear Tree Fund. We launched our 'Cooking for One' course for people who have been bereaved, led by Pear Tree Centre Manager, Seva Newrick, ably assisted by our wonderful volunteers. 'Peer Relief', our new fortnightly cancer support group, led by people with lived experience of cancer, began in late February. Responding to the needs of our local community, we are starting a 'Men's Wellbeing Group' on Monday afternoons to complement our 'Women's Wellbeing Group' that meets on Tuesday mornings at the Pear Tree Centre. Qi Gong on Monday mornings has become so popular we are looking at starting a second class.

The Elders Wellbeing Programme, led by Kinda Education, in partnership with the Pear Tree, continues to grow and develop. The Elders recently relocated to the Pear Tree Centre, where we built a fire, enjoyed storytelling and singing and discussed the importance of Holocaust Remembrance Day. We recently took delivery of a Robopet (Freckles the Dog) on loan from East Suffolk Council.

He has given much joy to visitors of the Pear Tree Centre, especially those living with dementia and people who are feeling distressed.

We'd like to thank our fantastic volunteers, both at Dee's Den Charity Shop and the Pear Tree Centre, without whom we could not continue to support people with life-changing illnesses and long-term health conditions and their families. Dee's Den are planning another exciting fashion show in the summer with more details to follow. Visit the shop in Steeple End Halesworth to find hidden treasures and donate items

As spring approaches, Woodbridge Cruising Club members are looking forward to boats going back in the water and sailing again.

Meanwhile, the winter social programme has a variety of activities, with the ever popular Wednesday suppers and Thursday walks a welcome break from inclement weather. The first 2022 walk was from Butley Oyster, along the Suffolk Coasts and Heath Paths, passing Butley Priory and returning across arable land. The subsequent walk was around Levington along the Orwell foreshore, through woods and fields and ending at the Ship Inn for a welcome drink and lunch, led by Commodore Stephen Lines. Walkers and dogs enjoyed this beautiful route, which is a perennial favourite.

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Woodbridge Art Club pottery news note in your diary to visit the Art Club over Easter just to see what on earth has been going into the kiln. Of course, other pottery will be available to view and indeed purchase. Let's hope for some fine weather at Easter.

Stop press: Andy Wright's industrial teapot that was chosen as the winner at the art club was recently picked as second best at an Anglian Potters meeting by none other than Keith Brymer Jones, a judge on TV's The Great Pottery Throw Down.

Woodbridge Flower Club Woodbridge Flower Club held their first meeting of the year where the demonstrator was Pat South from Felixstowe. Pat spoke about her various travels around the world and her arrangements depicted some of the countries she had visited.

As always, the meeting ended with refreshments and a raffle and it was lovely to have time to talk to other members after such a long break.

Our meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at Martlesham Community Hall starting at 2pm. New members are always welcome.

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As I write this, The Great Pottery Throw Down is being shown on national TV. Some of you may not know that the art club has been running its own Potters Throw Down for the last five years and over the Easter bank holiday, the visitors to the Club's exhibition are invited to vote for what they consider is the best piece of work. This vote is absolutely free and you don't have to leave your name, address, email or inside leg measurement. Last year, the challenge was to make a teapot which, in fact, poses quite a few problems for the potters to solve, not least being to make sure it doesn't drip and the lid fitted properly. There were even some votes for the Club's ancient brown teapot, circa 1950, that had years of accumulated tea stains encrusted in the bottom. Some said that you didn't need to put any fresh tea in to make a brew!

So this year, the potters have been given the task of making an abstract pot. I don't know what that conjures up in your mind, but just thinking about it has got my poor brain cell totally confused. For heavens sake, what is 'abstract'?

If you're as intrigued as me, put a

on Saturday 12th March, when Dr. Andrew Lacey will resume his account of the 20th century with The People's War 1989-45.

Contact Anne Merrett for tickets and further details 01394 385572 or email: amerrett@farlingaye. suffolk.sch.uk We have continued with weekend opening throughout the winter months. Attendances have been variable, but on sunny days, we still have around fifty visitors which is very gratifying.

The museum will open for the summer season on 2nd April.

On Saturday 21st May, the long awaited Thomas Churchyard exhibition opens, and will run until 1st July, opening in the afternoons.

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The Friends of Woodbridge Museum began their monthly talks again after the prolonged period of lockdown. Unfortunately, the first meeting of 2022 had to be cancelled but the February meeting took place on the 11th with a talk from John Prevett on repairing the power network after the 1987 October gale. The March meeting on Friday 11th March will be of particular local interest as Brian Knibbs will be bringing us up-to-date the on the progress of the various projects at the Long Shed and their hopes for the future. All talks are held at the Community Hall at 2:30pm.

We also have the welcome return of the Museum Day School

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Beccles Society of Artists monthly meeting will take place on Wednesday March 2nd at the Waveney Centre Beccles, from 7:15pm-9pm.

Artist Colin Ayers will be giving a watercolour painting demonstration of a street scene.

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As we reach the end of another tax year, a few last minute tips that might save you some tax before 5th April 2022.

Dividend and Interest Allowance: Dividend allowance is £2,000 per person. Interest Allowance is £1,000 for basic rate taxpayers and £500 for those at 40%. If a married couple can transfer capital or stocks and shares, they can make best use of these allowances. Transfers of assets between spouses are exempt from tax but watch out for settlement legislation if the shares are of a private company.

Take advice if unsure Annual Gift Exemption: Still unchanged at £3,000, per annum but you can carry unused allowance forward for one year (only) as well. A married couple making gifts could potentially gift £12,000 before 6 April and a further £6,000 days into the 2022/23 tax year if the allowances for 2020/21 are unused. This £18,000 gift could save your

beneficiaries £7,200 Inheritance Tax. The gifts do not have to be cash but watch for Capital Gains Tax if they aren't.

Gift Aid - low income: Gift aid works by transferring income on which you have paid tax to your chosen charity. The charity (being exempt from tax) reclaims the basic rate income tax you have suffered. If you have not paid enough tax in the year, HMRC will chase you for the balance.

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It starts with a seed...

March brings some sunny days to tempt gardeners back into the garden and many of us are really aching for Spring now.

This is the month for sowing seeds and getting the garden ready for the summer months ahead. But, before you rush to get sowing, just take some to time to plan what you want to grow, how many plants you are going to need and when you want them to flower or bear fruit. This is particularly good advice for anyone with a vegetable plot. A sowing plan of what seeds and how many to sow each month is your key to successful growing and means

that you wont be throwing out unwanted seedlings and that your flower and vegetable beds will be full all year round.

A word of warning about sowing direct into the ground at this time of year: There may be a few sunny days to enjoy outside but the soil can still be chilly, making germination and survival hard. Sowing indoors is a better option, not only does it provide a warm environment for germination but seeds and seedlings are easier to protect from pests. If you can find some environmentally sound sowing trays and containers, rather than

using plastic, then even better.

Paper and cardboard pots can be packed snugly in a tray which avoids over handling and makes them easy to water.

Small seeds should be scattered sparingly on the surface of compost filled seed trays and then covered with a sprinkling of sieved compost. If the seeds are big enough to handle, then you can sow them individually into 10cm pots. The quantity should be according to the instructions specified on the seed packet, but usually for small seeds between five to ten seeds per pot. For plants that grow long roots (such as peas or beans) you can put them into a compost filled cardboard toilet roll tube, and once ready they can then be planted outside tube and all.

Most seeds will germinate and grow in a warm setting such as a greenhouse, cold frame or on a sunny windowsill. You should keep them damp by using a mist spray to start with before moving onto a watering can with a fine rose nozzle.

Once the seedlings have grown their second pair of leaves and before they get too squashed

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in seed trays or pots, pot them on into small pots. Simply ease out a clump of seedlings with an old cutlery fork or dibber and (handling only the leaves to avoid damaging delicate stems and roots) gently tease them apart.

Drop individual seedlings into a 5cm compost filled newspaper pot ensuring the lower leaves are above the compost level. Once you see roots appearing from the bottom of the pot, it's time to pot on to a bigger pot before planting outside once the weather and soil warms up.

If you're growing your own vegetables, then now is a good time to sow first early potatoes.

These can be planted from midMarch however planting times will vary across the country according to temperature and risk of frost. Early potatoes grow well

Harleston and District u3a Harleston and District u3a invites you to its monthly meeting on Wednesday 16th March, at 2pm in St John's Church, Harleston. Wendy Keeble will give a talk about her travels round the Caribbean and the Americas on a 46ft yacht. "Turn Right when the Butter Melts" will feature life on board, as well as the experiences and adventures she and her husband had during their journey.

Further information can be found on our website: www. u3asites.org.uk/harleston or by phoning Kim Poulton on 01986 788149.

in the ground and in containers such as potato grow bags or old compost bags. You should plant your chitted potatoes with the shoots facing upwards in soil with plenty of well rotted organic matter, and approximately 12cm deep and 30cm apart. Once stems are about 23cm tall, they will need earthing up, by drawing soil around them to create a 15cm high ridge, to protect against frost and keep growing potatoes covered.

Good varieties of early potatoes are: Swift (good for containers, white skinned and white fleshed), Annabelle (nutty flavour with firm waxy yellow flesh), Maris Bard (white flesh with good 'new potato' flavour and drought resistance).

Spring seems tantalizing close in March particularly as work in the garden starts to get going again. As the RHS says. Spring usually arrives by mid-March and the frequent sunny days provide the opportunity for an increasing range of gardening tasks. It's time to get busy preparing seed beds, sowing seed, cutting back winter shrubs and generally tidying up around the garden.

Top three jobs this month 1. Prune bush and climbing roses 2. Plant early potatoes 3. Plant summer flowering bulbs

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Ravensmere is a unique little school in a beautiful setting by the Quay. It caters for children aged 4-7 with a maximum of sixty children on roll.

One of the pupils, Cara, said: "I loved having the film crew

at school. When I was being filmed, I was nervous to begin with but soon felt more confident especially when talking to the camera." Another pupil, Adam, said: "I really enjoyed seeing how all of the cameras and microphones worked. I felt like a film star."

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This summary is compiled from the records of Stephen Bartholomew.

Maximum temp: 14.5C (58F) on the 1st compared with 12.6C (54F) in January, 2021.

Minimum temp: -2.0C (29F) on the 5th and 6th compared with -2.5C (26F) in January, 2021.

Average maximum temp: 8.01C (46F) in 2022. 5.80C (42F) in 2021. 7.20C (44F) on average.

Average minimum temp: 1.53C (34F) in 2022. 1.17C (34F) in 2021. 2.30C (35F) on average.

Mean temp: 4.77C (40F) in 2022. 3.49C (38F) in 2021. 4.75C (40F) on average.

Air frosts: 5 compared with 11 in January, 2021.

Rainfall total: 0.84" compared with 4.14" in January, 2021. (30year average (1981-2010) 2.22").

(2022 total: 38% of average).

Most rainfall on one day: 0.25" on the 2nd.

Wind direction, mainly from: west 7 days, north-west 7 days, south-west 6 days, south 4 days and 5 days were also calm.

January 2022 overall was very dry with average temperatures

month finished 0.8C below long term, thus average was attained for January in mean temperature terms.

Just 0.84" of rainfall was the only the 6th instance of January recording less than 1-inch total on my 54 year record. It was also the driest January since 2006 and also a total contrast to last January when the 4.14" total made it the wettest first month since 1995.

All but 0.12" of the total and 8 of the 10 rain days for the month had been noted by the 11th.

Totally dry days 12th to 19th and 21st to 29th inclusive led to a relatively rare winter month's partial drought.

The absence of snowfall in January was most welcome and the 9th instance since the turn of the century (22 years). There was only 1 snow day in January 2021, 3 in 2019, the equal snowiest for the month since 2013. From 1969 to 1999 (31 years) only 5 times did January not suffer a snow day. More evidence of global warming? The debates continues. A cautionary note, this winter so far we fortunately have had a virtual absence of Easterly type winds. For although high pressure dominated much of the last 3 weeks of January, the flow was from the north-west to southwest, or even dead calm at times.

However, as we enter February, potentially winter has not yet left us. After all as the saying goes "if Candlemas Day (February 2nd) is fair and bright (it was) then winter may have another flight". There is always a possibility of harsh conditions. We only have to cast our minds back to last February, 5 days of actual snowfall and lying on nine consecutive mornings commencing February 7th.

Model of Leman House in the museum's collection

Beccles and District Museum Beccles and District Museum is looking forward to a full season in 2022 after last year's shortened one and no opening in 2020. We're planning two temporary exhibitions, one from April and the other from July.

Full details will be provided on our website.

If you like history and enjoy working with other volunteers,

you may be interested in the following roles: Curator, Steward and Volunteer helping to look after an aspect of the collections. Please email Barry Darch on: barry@darch.plus. com for information. Visits to the museum for an informal chat about the roles are very welcome.

We're hoping to open for the 2022 season in early April.

Vacancies at The May Centre, Beccles I manage The May Centre, Beccles and following the difficulties of the last two years, we now have some vacancies for adults who have disabilities, often due to age. Our members may be confined to their homes, and we provide them with the opportunity to socialise with other adults in a friendly environment and if they wish, to participate in various activities and outings.

By attending our centre, it also provides respite for those who are carers. If you know anyone who would benefit from attending The May Centre, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you, Joyce Wilson, Manager.

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compared with long-term average.

There were 2 somewhat milder periods of 3 days each, 1st to 3rd and 27th to 29th. The 1st of these was a continuation of the very mild spell commencing on the 28th December, during which close to record temperatures were achieved for both months.

Inevitably, there were many other days when conditions were more in keeping with the month of January, 2 days failed to reach 5C maximum.

However because a total of 16 days reached or exceeded 8C, average maximum temperature finished 0.8 degree Celsius above long-term expectation.

The mildest day of this month with 14.5C maximum recorded on 1st and mildest January day since equal best of 15.0C on 09/01/2015 and 20/01/2008. The overnight period following New Year's Day recorded an incredible 11.1C minimum, the second mildest January night on my entire record.

Only 11.8C noted on 06/01/1983 has bettered this figure. Bear in mind these figures are around 4C above the average daytime expectation for the month.

There were many sunny days, I understand this was one of the sunniest Januaries on long term records. While this has the effect of adding a little extra warmth during the day, clear skies in evening and night at this time of the year soon lose whatever warmth has been generated, resulting in many chilly nights.

While air frosts were relatively few (5) and not severe (minimum -2.0C on the 5th and 6th), there were also another 20 nights with an air minimum of +2C or less and prone to ground frost. The overall average minimum for the

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