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In January, Halesworth U3A welcomed professional archaeologist and historian Kevin Wooldridge who gave a fascinating presentation on Halesworth Cemetery.

There was a full house at The Cut to learn why the cemetery was created (not much room in the churchyard) and how non-conformists and people of other and of no faith were accommodated.

We heard about some of the notable "residents" and also about the current project with Halesworth Museum to update Adnam's award-winning Rye Malt Whisky and digitise local burial records.

The aim of the project is to conserve the records and make them available for family history research.

Our next talk ('The Enigma of Sutton Hoo') is on March 19th, read more about this on our Adnams are celebrating is grown by Adnams' Chairman spice on the nose, with vanilla, another global win, after its Jonathan Adnams, at his farm in citrus and buttery pastry. The 'What's on' page on page 9.

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We also run occasional trips and social events.

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Do Scouts still meet in Halesworth?

Over the years I have been associated with the Halesworth Scout Group, I have often been asked if Scouts still meet in Halesworth... Well, they do meet and have been doing so for many years. It is with great pleasure that the Scout Group has achieved its largest number of young members for many years.

There are 58 young people in the group, in the Beaver Scout Colony, the Cub Scout Pack and the Scout Troop. They are supported by 11 leaders and five other helpers.

What Scouts get up to is often a mystery to those not involved in Scouting. As well as camping, hiking (day and night), outdoor and indoor cooking, there are a vast range of other activities for all ages. Each Scout Group has its own specialities, in Halesworth we offer archery, air rifle shooting and axe throwing. Most of these activities are open to all members from six to adult.

Adult leadership is all important to Scouting, as with other youth organisations. We are currently looking for additional leaders in the Cub Scout Pack and Beaver Scout Colony. Three of our leaders will be retiring after (I dare not say how many) years of service to the town.

Adults can help in many ways, from parents occasionally helping in meeting, to uniformed leaders who organise and run the meetings and activities. If you'd

like to know how you could help, do get in touch. I have retired from Scouting after nearly 60 years and Scouting has opened up so many new experiences for me, experiences I would not have had without Scouting, so give it a try.

There is a relatively new section starting in Scouting, Squirrels, Halesworth want to offer this provision to our town. Squirrels covers the age range of four to six years of age. Halesworth will not be the first, there are a number of Squirrel Drays running in north east Suffolk for us to gain knowledge from. We have had a number of enquiries for this section and we are sure that there is a great demand. There are the children, the facilities and the programme, what we need is leadership. For this age range we need a larger ratio of leaders than other sections.

There are some interested adults who would like to become leaders, but we cannot start the section without a confirmed leadership.

If you'd like to help start our Squirrel Dray, do come forward.

You will receive training and help from experienced leaders. Do volunteer to help start this section, One of the aims of Scouting is to help young people gain skills for life at a time when it matters most and where it's most needed, what better reason to join us in this new venture. For more information, email: brian@iminter.co.uk or call: 07715 679711.

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WinterLight! is back on the Green for half term Remember the 15 foot caterpillar winding its way to the Green? The enormous owl shaking its head on a 30 foot pole? The ghost on a bicycle?

If you do, you know you can expect something puzzling in the daylight and sparkling effects after dark. If you don't, now is your chance to share the Green's WinterLight! experience for the first time.

For the whole of half term, February 17th to 25th, the WinterLight! Trail and Quiz will be on the Green. Find details through the QR code which is here and on the posters around town and along the Track. There will also be some printed Trailand-Quiz forms in the Library and in Hetty's.

But don't stop there! At the end of half-term on February 25th, there's a brand new Millennium Green film to see made by Johnny Thomson. You'll see into corners of the Green you might not have visited yet and certainly not from the air, and you'll see how the Green has changed over 25 years.

Help to decide what happens in the next 25 years! The Green's film will be having its world premier at The Cut around 2:20pm but if you get there at 2pm you'll also very much enjoy "Caught in the Act" by Meg Amsden starring local otters. And if you spend the day at The Cut, you'll see a

whole batch of interesting and beautiful films in the Big Green Film Day run by Halesworth Area Sustainable Hub. What's special about this year for the Millennium Green? It's 25 years since the Green was set up in 1999 with the help of money from government, Europe, local businesses, local groups and individuals. The town is so lucky to have this extraordinary, huge, open space, with free public access to every part, and bursting with wildlife, some of it rare and all of it special. The Green has an active and cheerful volunteer body helping with work-parties, planning events, keeping on top of the finance, running the special projects that crop up. Come and be part of it all.

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In memoriam

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A service of thanksgiving was as a County Councillor and held on January 27th, 2024 at at one point was President of Halesworth United Reformed Suffolk County English Bowling www.halesworthcarpetshop.co.uk Church to celebrate the life Association as well as serving on of Derek Albert Newby who several other committees.

He suffered from profound died on December 25th, 2023 deafness but was determined aged 99.

The service was conducted that this would not hinder him in

by Reverend Jon Sermon and any way. He was always ready to the organist was Jason Busby. listen and showed a great interest Reverend Sermon welcomed in everyone.

In his 90's, as well as playing those present and the opening hymn was 'Now Thank We Bridge several times a week, he All Our God'. After the Exeter wrote three books, 'Halesworth Cathedral Prayer, the poem Street and Place Names', 'Smile' by Spike Milligan was 'Memories and Stories of Old read by nephew Lionel Halls. Halesworth' and finally, 'The A personal tribute was given by Life & Times of Derek Newby', niece Sally Halls. the proceeds of each book being Derek was born at 38 The donated to local charities.

A quote from Sally's tribute Thoroughfare in Halesworth in 1924, the third child to James sums up his life: "Our Uncle and May Newby and lived there, Derek, our friend, helpful mentor or close by, for all his life. He and advisor, tennis teacher, team left school at 14 to work for player and competitor: bowls Roe & Co, retail and wholesale player, local history buff and merchants in the town, before bridge player, was a remarkable leaving to serve in the RAF man. Not only did he reach the during WW2 at the age of 18. grand age of 99 with a lively mind, He was posted to India and then a fantastic memory, cheerfulness to Sumatra, where he worked as and great enjoyment and interest in everything around him, but an instrument repairer.

GREAT SERVICE & In 1950, he met and married because in Halesworth he was all GREAT PRICES his wife Bessie (Lofty) Scarfe of these things to so many people who was a midwife at Patrick all of his life, and so much more.

Although today is a sad day, there Stead Hospital.

After the war, his life went are so many happy memories of in several different directions. Uncle Derek for us all. He was He developed into a benevolent someone who looked out for all VISIT OUR SHOWROOM: entrepreneur through his many his family as well as his friends.

42 Thoroughfare, Halesworth, IP19 8AR activities in retailing, building He was always ready to help 01986 872222 administration, political anyone in need throughout his fundraising, local government, life, whatever that need may have Blyth Road Estate, was a very special publishing, property dealingIndustrial and been. Derek He was much loved and hobby reporting. His sporting person".

Halesworth, IP19 8EN activities included playing will be greatly missed.

Music for reflection was from football for Halesworth and Wenhaston and becoming 'Cavalleria Rusticana' played by an LTA coach running tennis Andre Rieu.

The bible reading was lessons for many years for several hundred local children. Matthew Chapter 5 verses 1-10 Getting involved and read by nephew Glyn Halls.

The Address was given by giving something back to the Reverend Jon Sermon followed community was important to Blyth Road Industrial Blyth RoadEstate, Industrial Estate, Derek, he spent several years by the hymn, 'Lord of All

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Prayers were then followed by the hymn 'The Day You Gave Us, Lord is Ended'. The Blessing was followed by exit music, 'The Rose' played by Andre Rieu.

Family attending included: Glyn Halls, Sally & Michael Halls, Simon Newby, Amanda Newby & Alice Godfrey (via Zoom), Philip Laws, Lionel & Anita Halls (Nieces & Nephews) Catherine & Stuart Halls Jukes, Joanne Halls & John Malley, Peter Halls, Osla & Alex Henniker Speirs, Tom Henniker Major, Ruth & Adam Souto (via Zoom), Gabriel Newby, Daniel Halls & Rachel Mitchell (Great Nieces & Nephews)with Teddy & Joshua

Mitchell-Halls (Great-Great Niece & Nephew), Margaret Cunnell, Jake Moyes, Pauline & John Palin, Brenda Bedwell, (Cousins), Linda Palin, Edith List, Dianne & Georg Kulakowsky (via Zoom), Glenn Pooley, Brodwick Pooley, and Georgina Lodge representing the Lockwood Family.

Others also attending included many friends, bowls and bridge players, colleagues and associates as well as people from around the world that took part in the service by Zoom.

Donations in memory of Derek were for East Anglian Air Ambulance and Halesworth Museum.

BLOCK, Stephen Charles 'Steve' Janet and her family wish to extend their sincere gratitude to the many family and friends who were able to join them for Steve's funeral service at Waveney Memorial Park and Crematorium on Thursday 1st February, 2024.

They also wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the cards of condolence, words of comfort, kind support and sympathy shown to them at this difficult time.

To date, a combined total of £1,385.31 has been raised in Steve's memory for Cancer Research UK. If you would like to gift a donation in his memory, you can still do so by visiting: fundraise.cancerresearchuk. org/page/in-memory-ofstephen-block.

Steve was much loved, will be remembered always and held forever in our hearts. Please accept this as the only but most sincere acknowledgement.

HATFIELD, Jean Elizabeth The family would like to thank everyone that looked after mum during the last few years of her life. Including First Choice Care Agency, The Pear Tree Centre and Dr. Hardman from Cutlers Hill Surgery.

Mum passed away peacefully on November 12th 2023 after

struggling with poor health and dementia.

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For a free no obligation quote Telephone

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The above photo of the presentation was taken by Shedder Brian Griffiths on his 40 year old camera, still taking great pictures after all that time.

Halesworth Men's Shed gratefully receive donation from Co-op Community Fund Natalie Townley (Director) and Wendy Mitchell (Funeral Service Arranger) were the representatives from Woolnough Funeral Care presenting the Halesworth Men's Shed with £250 from the Co-op Community Fund, on behalf of Co-op Funeralcare, Halesworth.

The donation will help towards the purchase of materials for items, to be constructed by Halesworth Men's Shed, in the community garden being planned

by the Friends of Halesworth Community Health and Care.

This charity was previously the League of Friends of Patrick Stead Hospital, which will now be operating from its new facilities on the site of the closed Halesworth Methodist Church.

The community garden is being designed for medically challenged attendees with easy access to maintaining its flora and the provision of convenient height planters for use by wheelchair assisted users.

We continue to find many varied and challenging activities and items being requested of our members, that we find ourselves making and repairing. In the past few months we have made stirrups for a rocking horse, theatre sound system trolleys, various furniture challenges, electrical and garden tool repairs. We are planning to have a one-off stall at the monthly produce market in May. Our website has been updated and now includes a link (request for jobs) application

form for people to use: www. halesworthshed.org.uk. So please have a look at the website or better still, come along and see us. We're situated on Norwich road just behind Chinny's, you'll see our sign when you pull in. Please park behind Chinny's as their car park is private.

We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm and Saturdays from 10am to 12pm. You can call us on: 01986 835905 or email: shedhalesworth@gmail.com.

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Halesworth’s New Independent Wine Merchant Open Noon to 7pm, Wednesday to Saturday, for Wine Sales & Wine Tastings We stock over 150 wines from more than 20 countries with the aim to suit all tastes and all budgets. There are always wines available to taste so you can try before you buy. We offer wine advice and a personal service to all of our customers, a 10% discount on our four wines of the week and a 5% discount on all purchases for members of our wine club.

Spaces are available from 5pm daily for bespoke and tutored wine tastings, please drop into the shop for more details

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WHATS ON?

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Upcoming events at St. Peter's, Sibton Join us at Sibton Church on the A1120 between Yoxford and Peasenhall at IP17 2LX for a concert that opens a season of varied events for the community at the church.

On April 13th at 3pm in the afternoon, the event that opens the season is a concert by Zephyr Baroque. Tea will follow the performance. Zephyr Baroque gave the opening concert last year to great acclaim. The programme of baroque music will be played on period instruments that provide a magical sound in the church building that still retains its medieval design, perfect for this kind of music: Liz Alexander - Recorders, Baroque Bassoon - Karen Bainbridge, and harpsichord - Geraldine Taylor.

Also pleased note, advanced warning of the Sibton Mighty Books'n-Bric-a-Brac Sale on

May 25th, 26th and 27th from 10:30am to 4:30pm, always a popular event. Everything on sale is good quality second-hand items, second-hand books, fiction includes a large number of sci-fi titles and non-fiction local history is a specialism and there are often other rarities, children's books and toys, plants, quality bric-a-brac, as well as LPs, DVDs and CDs. All items are individually priced.

Refreshments are available all day, admission is free and there is ample parking.

Watch out for further events including an arts event in July taking in the entrancing environs of the Sibton Abbey Ruin and much more!

All events are advertised in advance. Tickets are on sale at the Weavers Tearoom, Peasenhall and the Peasenhall General Stores, as well as on Eventbrite.

MARCH 1ST 'The Isle is Full of Voices'

by Blyth Poets Southwold Library 2:15pm-3:30pm. Usually on the first Friday of every month.

All welcome to read or just listen. We invite contributions of original work or well-loved poems. Refreshment break in The Canteen. Free event, no booking required. For more information, please contact Southwold Library on: 01502 722519, or email: southwold.library@ suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Halesworth Cancer Research UK invite you to their annual

Big Breakfast 9:30am-1pm

Holton Village Hall, Lodge Road, IP19 8RZ 179761

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Stalls, Cakes, Raffle Etc.

MARCH 1ST, 8TH, 15TH & 22ND Chess Club Southwold Library 4:30pm. Free play every Friday for kids aged 7+ and adults. Beginners' teaching and assistance available some weeks. For more information, please contact Southwold Library on: 01502 722519, or email: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

MARCH 1ST EPP Film Evening 'Grey Matter' 12A Electric Picture Palace, Blackmill Road, Southwold Doors open at 7pm for a 7:15pm start. Duration: 93mins. Filmed in Southwold and at the Picture Palace, a film based on true events when a teenage girl's grandmother is diagnosed with Alzheimers and the girl becomes her carer. Southwold Film Society membership required at £10 a year or £3 for a film season, contact Box Office for details and for bookings. Tickets: from £6. For more information and to book tickets, please email: boxoffice@southwoldcinema.co.uk.

MARCH 2ND Opera Cabaret Southwold Arts Centre Pakefield Singers invite you to a sparkling Opera Cabaret. Join us for an evening of popular choruses and arias from the wonderful wide world of opera with conductor Vetta Wise. The programme includes many well-loved numbers from dramatic grand opera, frothy operetta and favourite Gilbert and Sullivan selections. Southwold Arts Centre, Cumberland Road, Southwold, IP18 6JP. Tickets: £15. For Box Office and enquiries, please call: 01502 722572.

MARCH 4TH Walking the Labrynth - A Time for Reflection St. Peter's Church, Holton, IP19 8NG 2pm-4pm. Usually on first Monday every month. The labyrinth on the paddock at St Peter's Church is a quiet space where people can have a peaceful walk, think through an issue in their lives, grieve for a loved one or simply enjoy the beauty around them. Some find it a place to pray. There will be other reflective activities in the church.

Refreshments provided. People will be available if you want someone to talk to after your walk.

MARCH 8TH Women's Wildlife Walk: Sunset Stroll for International Women's Day RSPB Nature Reserve, Minsmere, IP17 3BY 4:30pm-7pm. A special opportunity to discover the wonders of RSPB Minsmere, in an event uniquely created by women for women.

Our female guides are excited to offer this fabulous opportunity to showcase some of Minsmere's incredible wildlife to our female visitors. No children please. Bring binoculars or ask at reception about loaning a pair for the day. Free car park. Theme and times of these monthly walks will vary, with some including a hot drink or a breakfast. This is a Sunset Stroll, and no catering is provided, but cafe will be open before the walk. Ticket prices range from: £4.25-£30.75. www.events.rspb.org.uk/events/60538. For more information, email: minsmere@rspb.org.uk or call: 01728 648281.

All ticket prices include Nature Reserve entry fees.

MARCH 8TH Mah Jong Southwold Library 2:15pm-4:15pm. Can you play mah-jong? Do you want to learn?

Come along and join the group. £1 per person. For more information, contact Southwold Library.

MARCH 9TH The ALL SEASONS live Southwold Arts Centre 7:30pm. Bringing to life the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. A show that will wow fans of the Jersey Boys sound.

Crammed with sing-a-long hits, this is a West End experience come to Southwold. The boys offer a show that faithfully recreates the sound that has been the soundtrack to our lives for over half a century. A live all-singing, all-dancing fully-staged show that has impressed audiences throughout the UK and abroad. Tickets: £19.50 (plus booking fee).

For Box Office and enquiries, call: 01502 722572.

MARCH 12TH As if by Magic - The Secrets of Turner's Watercolour Techniques Southwold Arts Centre 2pm. Organised by The Arts Society at Southwold Arts Centre, Cumberland Road, IP18 6JP with lecturer Nicola Moorby. Visitors and members' guests welcome, at an entrance fee of £8 per person.

MARCH 14TH Scrabble Club Southwold Library 2:15pm. All equipment supplied. Refreshment break in the canteen.

Free event, no booking required. For more information, contact Southwold Library, by phone 01502 722519, or email: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

MARCH 16TH Halesworth Repair Café The Cut, Halesworth 10am-12pm. In collaboration with The Men's Shed. All welcome. No booking required. Don't chuck it, get it fixed! Our band of volunteer repairers can take a look at your jewellery, ceramics, electrical items, sewing, darning, and general "gluing/fixing" repairs. All work undertaken free of charge. Any donations welcome.

MARCH 16TH Kinda Forest Family Saturdays Holton Woods For more information, please email: info@kindaeducation.org or phone: 07776 117671. Suggested cost is £4-£10 per person.

MARCH 19TH The Enigma of Sutton Hoo The Cut, Halesworth The next Halesworth U3A monthly talk will start at 2:30pm on the 19th. Cost is free to Halesworth U3A members and £4 for visitors.

'The Enigma of Sutton Hoo' Sally Sibley has been volunteering at Sutton Hoo for almost 10 years and regularly gives presentations about the iconic Anglo-Saxon royal burial site. Using a combination of words, images and replica artefacts, Sally describes something of the culture of the people who lived close to, and probably used, Sutton Hoo in the early 7th century. She'll also describe the significant achievements of those involved in the 1939 excavation together with the latest information on the 'Releasing the Sutton Hoo Story' project which enhances the visitor experience of the site.

MARCH 20TH 'Younger Than Springtime' Caedmon Evening Wrentham Chapel 7pm. A seasonal celebration in music, word and song. The programme is assembled on the night, using contributions from some of those attending on a 'bring and share' basis. Anyone is welcome to enjoy the performances and the interval which includes a light buffet with wine and fruit juice, with time to chat. There's no charge for this event but any donations gratefully received. For further details call Sue Hardy on: 07771 882738.

MARCH 21ST Teresa Belton Talk Halesworth Library Wellbeing and climate change are two of the themes of the talk which will be given by Teresa Belton on March 21st at 2:30pm.

Author of 'Happier People Healthier Planet', Teresa will talk about the writing of the book, and then invite the audience to consider what nourishes their wellbeing, and how this understanding can help us move forward positively into a world that will be increasingly impacted by climate change. For more about the book, go to: www.happierpeoplehealthierplanet.com. Copies will be available to buy after the talk. The talk is part of a series organised by The Friends of Halesworth Library, and is free of charge, though donations to the Friends are always welcome. Refreshments will be provided. If possible, please sign up in advance (it helps to know how much cake to bake!) by either emailing: friendsofhalesworthlibrary@gmail.com, speaking to staff at the library or calling: 01986 875095.

MARCH 22ND Quiz & Raffle Reydon Village Hall Organised by Southwold & Dunwich RNLI at Reydon Village Hall, Lowestoft Road, Reydon, IP18 6RF. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Teams of 6 at £5 per person. For more information, call: 07710 631917 or email: southwoldfundrnli@gmail.com.

MARCH 23RD Cancer Research UK Big Breakfast Holton Village Hall For more information, please contact Dawn Davis on 01986 873640.

See advert on this page.

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suited to both new and more established collectors. Free and ample on-site parking.

Tickets: £4 adult, under 16 years FREE. For more information, visit: www.lomaxfairs. com, email: info@lomaxfairs.com or call Anthony on: 07779 619875.

MARCH 30TH Friends of Southwold Library Book Stall Outside ex-Lloyds Bank, 17 Market Place, Southwold 9am-1pm. Organised by the Friends of Southwold Library.

Offering a wide selection of books. All funds raised go towards supporting Southwold Library.

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MARCH 23RD Southwold Library Treasure Hunt Southwold area 10am-5pm. Our fun for all ages treasure hunt leads you on a circular walk around Southwold.

Solve the clues to uncover our hidden message. £3 per hunt.

First prize: Adnams vouchers! A lolly for every child that finishes.

Completed hunts to be returned to Southwold Library by 5pm on March 23rd. Buy from the Library or online. Visit: ticketsource. co.uk/suffolklibraries, call: 01502 722519, or email: southwold. library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Please note: The library is closed at lunchtime 1pm-2pm.

MARCH 29TH, 30TH & 31ST Southwold Easter Antiques Fair Saint Felix School, IP18 6SD Taking place over three days.

Friday and Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 31st 11am-4:30pm. Our fairs contain a fascinating mix of fine and country furniture, English silver, clocks, fine porcelain and art as well as fine jewellery, figurines, bronzes and more. All displayed at ground level. Whether buying or merely browsing, you will find our exhibitors both welcoming and knowledgeable, often specialists in their field, and offering an eclectic mix of items at prices

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Halesworth Dementia Carers Fund news

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By the time you read this, we'll have completed our first event of 2024. I will let you know how we got on at our Jumble Sale on February 10th in the next edition of The Community News.

We are now getting ready for our annual Big Breakfast on March 23rd (please see our advert on page 9). We know we didn't get it quite right last year as it was our first attempt at delivering a Full English breakfast and some of you were kept waiting, but we understand where we fell short and we will try to remedy it this year. So please come back this

• NHS and Private Treatment for Adults and Children • Cosmetic Dentistry • Dental Implants

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showing a film on March 20th but at this moment, we're not sure what it will be. We will get details out as soon as possible, so please look for posters round the town or look at our Facebook page.

David Prime: Several of our members attended the funeral of David Prime. David was our treasurer when we started, and gave much time to HDCF. We extend our sincere condolences to Valerie and the family, and we are so very

grateful to the family for giving the donations in memory of David to HDCF. Providing respite care costs a lot of money so we are very grateful for any donations that we get. We are particularly grateful to the trustees of Heveningham Hall for giving us a very generous donation this month.

For details about our work, film shows etc, please email: info@halesworthdementia.co.uk

Halesworth branch of Cancer Research UK

Serving the community

Quay Street, Halesworth 01986 872113

100+ Club: First of all, it's great to be able to say that Halesworth Dementia Carers Fund's (HDCF) 100+ Club now has 135 members. Because of this, we're now able to offer even more in the way of monthly prizes. From now on, the prizes will be £100, £75, £50 and £25. If you'd like a ticket for the monthly draw, please contact Anna Mickleburgh on: 07721 842802.

March film: HDCF shall definitely be

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ALLERGY TESTING

at The Harmony Centre, Halesworth, 01986 784500 & Manor House Practice, Beccles, 01502 712505 INSTANT RESULTS! Using non-invasive, bio-feedback testing system, suitable for all ages.

year and support us. We will have just a few stalls which will include cakes, nearly new/bric-a-brac, books and a raffle.

We are keeping our menu simple this year: £8 per person: - Fruit juice - Cereal - Full English Breakfast - Toast & Unlimited tea/coffee £4 per person: - Bacon bap or sausage bap or two rounds of beans on toast - Tea/coffee, unlimited We are so sorry as we know how inconvenient this is but our events are cash only as we don't

have access to a card machine.

Please come and support us as we continue to fund the amazingly successful work that Cancer Research does with ground-breaking discoveries increasing cancer survival rates year after year.

We were saddened to hear that The King has received a cancer diagnosis but are optimistic that after his treatment, there will be a favourable outcome and applaud his bravery in disclosing his diagnosis at such a distressing time for The Royal Family.

Dawn Davis (Chair) 01986 873640

Testing includes most foods, additives & other non-food allergens.

Phone to make an appointment

Foot Care in the comfort of your home For a professional and friendly service

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Bramfield, Ringsfield and Brampton Primary Schools activities At Ringsfield, Bramfield and Brampton Primary Schools, the children have been finding out about the celebration 'Chinese New Year' and discovered that it is the year of the dragon.

We learnt that it is also known as the Lunar New Year and the exact date changes each year as it is linked to the start of a new moon. The celebration is 15 days long. Families and friends get together to eat lots of yummy food, enjoy fireworks, and wear special clothes to mark the occasion. Lots of red is worn because it is seen as a lucky colour.

At Ringsfield, the Reception and Nursery children did lots of craft activities, cooked and tasted some egg fried rice and made a dragon for dancing. The children also enjoyed role playing together as a family, celebrating Chinese New Year in their home.

At Bramfield, we created a giant lion-head puppet and took it in turns to lead a procession, copying the traditional lion dance performers we had seen. We shimmied and bobbed our way around the school hall while our friends accompanied us with drums and symbols.

At Brampton, we made some lucky red envelopes and the children put a coin in to share with their family.

We also made a dragon and created our own dragon dance outside on the playground.

Bungay Primary School A group of our wonderful children took part in the most amazing opportunity to sing in the 'Young Voices' choir at the O2 Arena in London this month.

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Southwold Rugby Club update It has been a great first half of the season with lots of rugby being played on Southwold Common across all age groups.

The first team are currently sitting in 4th position in their league (London and SE Division Counties 1 Eastern), the team are developing well under Head Coach, Mark Grigg producing

some great team performances over the last few games.

The second team have a mixture of youth and experience and despite their league being reorganised resulting in very few fixtures, they have managed to secure several friendly games and are developing well as a team.

The ladies team have a lot of new players who are just starting to find their feet and this bodes well for the future.

In their league they are sitting just below middle of the table having won three and lost five.

The junior sections have enjoyed some great rugby with the youth and colts groups

starting their Eastern Counties Cup competitions and the minis looking forward to the up coming festivals.

If anyone would like to get involved as a player, supporter or volunteer then please look at the Southwold Rugby Club website and contact us. www.southwoldrugby.club

Halesworth Town Football Club upcoming fixtures Saturday 17th February Halesworth Town Res vs East Bergholt Res Kick off: 2:30pm Dairy Hill, Halesworth, IP19 8JS Saturday 17th February Ransomes Sports vs Halesworth Town Kick off: 2:30pm Sidegate Avenue, Ipswich, IP4 4JJ Sunday 18th February Coplestonians Ladies vs Halesworth Town Ladies Kick off: 2pm Copleston High School, Copleston Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HD

Saturday 24th February Halesworth Town vs Coplestonians Kick off: 2:30pm Dairy Hill, Halesworth, IP19 8JS Saturday 24th February Bacton United 87 Res vs Halesworth Town Kick off: 2:30pm Broad Road, Bacton, IP14 4HR Sunday 25th February Women's Plate, Quarter Final Halesworth Town Ladies vs Ramsey & Mistley Ladies Kick off: 2pm Dairy Hill, Halesworth, IP19 8JS

Saturday 2nd March Halesworth Town Res vs Gipping Gnats Kick off: 2:30pm Dairy Hill, Halesworth, IP19 8JS Saturday 2nd March Wickham Market vs Halesworth Town Kick off: 2:30pm High Street, Wickham Market, IP13 0HE Sunday 3rd March Halesworth Town Ladies vs Framlingham Ladies Kick off: 2pm Dairy Hill, Halesworth, IP19 8JS

Saturday 9th March Halesworth Town Res vs Redgrave Rangers Kick off: 2:30pm Dairy Hill, Halesworth, IP19 8JS Saturday 9th March East Bergholt vs Halesworth Town Kick off: 2:30pm Gandish Road, East Bergholt, CB7 6TP Sunday 10th March Bacton United 89 Ladies vs Halesworth Town Ladies Kick off: 2pm Broad Road, Bacton, IP14 4HR

Beccles Town Football Club Tournaments: • June 15th: Beccles 5 A Side, Girls Football Day U10/U12/U14/U15 • June 22nd: Youth Weekend U7/U9/U11/U13 • June 23rd: U8/U10/U12/U14 Fixtures: • February 3rd: Halesworth Club Reserves 1-1 • February 7th: U8s/U9s Wasps and Hornets. 7 v 7 Beccles Town FC. Beccles Town progress to Friendly - Great opportunity for both teams to gain Suffolk Senior Reserves Club 7-6 on penalties. confidence and for a few new players to experience • February 4th: U10 Girls hosted their first Suffolk a match environment. This was a real end to end Women's match. A spirited start saw the team game and every player had a smile on their face. defend brilliantly together, making it really Both teams were also supportive and respectful of difficult for the opposition to get some shots at each other's successes making their coaches proud. goal. The effort and desire to keep giving it a go, • February 10th: Long Station FC 2-1 Beccles Town saw the girls get a hard earned goal for themselves.

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StowFalcons girls were a wonderful group to host. • February 10th: Beccles FC Res 1-2 Attleboro We always have more room for girls that want to Town FC. Goals: J Gallagher. play football, get in touch at: • February 11th: Beccles Dev 2-4 United FC. Goals: info@becclestownfc.org.uk M.Nobbs, D.Self, first goal in adult football.

Upcoming events: • March 28th: Adults Quiz Night • May 11th: Adults 5-a-side Tournament • April 1st: Adults End of Season Grand Raffle Launch • June 1st: Youth End of Season Presentation Day • 8th June: Adults End of Season Presentation Day • 8th June: Adults End of Season Grand Raffle Draw • 9th June: Walking Football Tournament •15th June: Youth Girls 5-a-side Tournament • 22nd June: Youth Mixed 5-a-side Tournament • 23rd June: Youth Mixed 5-a-side Tournament • 28th July: Hospital Cup • TBC: Adults Signing On Night • TBC: Youth Signing On Night

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Halesworth Pumas Cricket Club looking for new recruits!

For nearly 20 years, the pumas have played pub-level cricket against pretty much all corners. Ranging from local "rivals" at Saxmundham, Topcroft, Gillingham, Yoxford and many more to touring sides such as Reigate, Cambridge and London Rams.

Pub cricket is a strictly friendly, strictly fun exercise, and although many league teams do represent in the format, there is no title to

be won and no pressure on results.

The only real pressure is making sure you get your hands on a sandwich at the pub afterwards!

Pumas welcome all comers, at all levels of ability, as long as you can play with a smile on your face and are willing to join in the good natured nonsense, (the jacket of shame gets passed around for misfields and silly things) you are welcome.

The games generally take place

on midweek evenings with home games taking place at Rumburgh (and post match at the Rumburgh Buck). The club welcomes new members and you can make contact, easiest via Facebook, or email: halesworthpumascc@ hotmail.co.uk. This year, we're seeking some keen and willing recruits to help with pitch maintenance as our grounds team are in need of support. We look forward to seeing you!

Wenhaston Bowls Club's growing trophy cabinet!

As previously reported, Wenhaston Bowls Club was very successful over the 2023 season, with even more trophies being added to our growing collection. This comes after Chris Peck led the team to victory in the Lowestoft and District league for the sixth year in a row, with wife, Elaine Peck leading the Wenhaston team to victory in the Halesworth three-wood league for the second year in a row.

Recently elected Chairperson, Jen Daly said "Everyone at our

club loves playing the sport and although winning isn't everything it's great to have a cabinet that shows the hard work our captains and players put in. We are all raring to go and waiting for the season to kick off later in the spring to see what 2024 has in store, hopefully we will end the season needing a bigger cabinet and some more shelves."

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It's also perfect for including in a vegetable garden as a companion plant (especially for vulnerable varieties such as broad beans) because hoverflies love eating aphids. The bright orange flowers complement the rich variety of greens found in leafy crops and salad vegetables, but California poppies also come in pink, white and yellow.

In addition to stocking your garden with wildlife friendly plants, other top jobs for gardeners this month include: • Pruning bush and climbing roses: Remember to cut out dead or diseased stems and spindly or crossing stems, keep cuts to 5mm above a bud sloping downwards and cut to an outward-facing bud.

• Planting shallots, onion sets and early potatoes: Onions are such a versatile vegetable - they feature in so many recipes, and growing your own means you'll always have them to hand.

• Planting summer-flowering bulbs: Bulbs make a fine display planted in containers or borders, especially daffodils, snowdrops and tulips in spring. They are one of the easiest and most rewarding garden plants to grow.

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This is the month for sowing seeds and getting the garden ready for the summer months ahead.

It's also the perfect time for a mini makeover project and creating a sunny wildflower border is something that even the most novice gardener can take on. Wildflowers are easy to grow and a sunny border will attract pollinators and birds. The smallest area can look attractive and benefit wildlife, so don't overlook that tiny patch of lawn that is never used, or pots on the patio that could do with a new look.

Keep in mind that wildflowers do not like too rich a compost they prefer poor soil with few nutrients. Make sure you read the seed packet to find out how much seed to sow for the size of your plot and, as wild flower seeds can be on the small side, mix them with a bit of sand as it makes distributing them easier.

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There was tremendous support from the community to raise the £1million needed to complete the purchase of the land, formally an organic farm which already had a wonderful variety of habitat.

There is ancient woodland, unimproved pastures, mudflats, and saltmarsh.

Although the re-wilding will happen over time in a natural way, there are several initiatives to start the process. Both the restoration and creation of new ponds will provide essential fresh water across the site for a wide variety of wildlife. Ancient oaks and wild grasslands will provide plentiful seeds. Certain areas will be unobtrusively fenced, to allow grazing to take place, an essential component in diversifying the ground cover,

and allowing messy scrub areas to develop. Shallow scrapes and meandering 'foot drains' have been excavated on the grazing marshes, providing an ideal habitat for migratory birds.

Local community groups are involved in the baseline monitoring of the flora and fauna.

There are already healthy groups of voles, badgers, otters, snakes, and lizards, and it is hoped that over the next few years, species such as the nightingale, turtle dove, skylark and yellowhammer will become more abundant.

We are fortunate to have such an exciting new venture nearby, and Michael's detailed knowledge and enthusiasm left us wanting to visit the Wilds, and enjoy the transformation of this beautiful reserve over the years to come.

Please note that our next meeting is at Wenhaston Village Hall, IP19 9EQ, on March 14th at 7:30pm, when Rupert Mansfield will talk about the Lowestoft Kittiwake Project.

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join us as drivers. We have had women drivers in the past but for some reason, we haven't had any regular women drivers of the Hoppa for some time.

All volunteers undergo a short training session with a qualified instructor to prepare them for carrying the public.

Finally, we'd like to say a big thank you to the Halesworth Golf Club Seniors for recently raising a wonderful £372 for HACT at one of their recent events. Over the years, the Seniors have been regular, generous donors to the Hoppa and we are very grateful to them for their ongoing support.

Halesworth Volunteers An update from Halesworth Volunteers.

Time to Play: Halesworth Volunteers are delighted to announce the launch of our new monthly 100 Club.

From April, you will have the chance to win a cash prize, just by entering our monthly draw. To find out more, please contact the office on 01986 985600 or email: emma.healey@halesworthvc. co.uk to find out more.

Community Car Service: Our volunteer drivers are doing an amazing job getting people who can no longer travel independently to their allimportant appointments. We're getting people to hospitals, to the doctors as well as to places like the Pear Tree Centre. If you need some help getting out and about, do please give us a call. But please remember, we do need at least two working day's notice to get you booked in on our system.

Lunches & Afternoon Teas: Our next Community Soup and Sandwich Lunch will be on the last Wednesday of the month at St. Mary's Church. We can help with transport (thanks

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Shopping: Do you or someone you know need help with shopping? Our team are here to help you get the food you need and we can collect your prescriptions too. Just ring the office if you need some help.

Community Larder: The Halesworth Community Larder is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am to 11:30am. We've been very busy recently, but the Larder remains a lovely, friendly space but please bear with us if there's a bit of a queue.

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The Wellbeing lunch takes place on the first Tuesday of the month at Chinny's. Don't forget Nigel's brilliant quiz on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the White Hart.

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Wayne also provides talks on the history of the venue, to help raise funds for the Friends.

With a total of 37 years in the cinema business and with the Film Theatre celebrating its 110th anniversary in October, Wayne still thrives on offering a varied programme of entertainment and a bespoke service to the Film Theatre's loyal supporters, or as Wayne calls them, discerning cinema-goers!

Wayne will be celebrating his 30 years as Manager, with a special screening of one of his favourite films, 'Little Voice', at the Film Theatre on April 7th at 6pm, with proceeds donated to the Film Theatre Friends. The film stars Jane Horrocks, Michael Caine, Brenda Blethyn, Jim Broadbent and Ewan McGregor and based on Jim Cartwright's 1992 play 'The Rise and Fall of Little Voice'. Tickets can be booked, by contacting the Box Office on 01728 830549, or online at: www.leistonfilmtheatre.co.uk

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Peter retired in 1994 and Wayne then embarked on his Film Theatre journey, which has seen the venue undergo an extensive programme of major refurbishments throughout the building, enabling a remarkable renewal in popularity, with the venue celebrating its centenary in 2014.

With the formation of the Film Theatre Support Club (now known as the Friends of Leiston Film Theatre) in 1992, Wayne has been able to call upon their incredible fundraising achievements to continue enhancing the experience of both films and live shows, which includes the hugely popular annual Pantomime every January.

One of the biggest challenges that Wayne has overseen, was the switch to digital cinema in 2010, which served a stark dilemma for cinemas to transfer to digital, or close.

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Wayne Burns joined the iconic Leiston Film Theatre in 1992 as the Assistant Manager and took over as Manager on April 1st, 1994, having worked previously as a Projectionist at Aldeburgh Cinema.

In reaching this milestone, Wayne becomes the third person to have served the venue as manager for 30 continuous years.

William Hammick was the Leiston Picture House manager between 1915 and 1945, through two World Wars and would have witnessed the infancy of cinema, at a time when films were projected on to a whitewashed wall and accompanied by a pianist. As the industry developed, Hammick would have seen all the major advancements to follow, including the arrival of the 'talkies' and colour film, as well as numerous refits during cinema's golden era.

Peter Free was manager from 1960, but had actually been associated with the venue since childhood, as his father served as projectionist from 1915 and his mother sold tickets from the

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A volunteer group in Wantage called Draught Busters solve draught issues in owned or rented properties for an average of £25 per property.

Sustainable Wantage are keen to share their templates and resources, to encourage other groups to introduce the project in their communities. Could a similar organisation be set up in Halesworth? The thermal imaging camera would be available again in March for a month when it would be used, primarily for the benefit of those in fuel poverty or in rented properties.

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On January 27th, the energy subcommittee, chaired by Chris Hart, held a packed public meeting in the Co-op Community room to discuss the value of insulating houses against heat loss.

This is the first of 12-monthly public meetings to be held by Halesworth Area Sustainable Hub (ASH) in 2024.

To start with, Chris showed pictures taken on a survey of local homes using a thermal imaging camera loaned by Suffolk Climate Change Partnership. These featured both exterior shots, where bright colours indicated heat leaking from buildings, and interiors where dark colours showed cold penetrating a room. These mostly confirmed the owners' experience, while identifying leaks more precisely.

Curing these leaks by insulation can considerably reduce the cost of heating a building, and its effect on the climate crisis.

For those who could not insulate from their own resources, County Counsellor Annette Dunning indicated that the Suffolk Warm Homes grant scheme covers most forms of insulation.

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Early in 2011, two hoards of Bronze Age axe heads, spears and a rapier blade were discovered in Wissett by Chris Frost and Marilyn Throssell, two responsible metal detectorists.

The hoards were found about nine feet apart.

The second hoard was excavated fully by the County Archaeological Team and careful expert examination of the objects has shown them to be over 3,000 years old, dating to the Middle Bronze Age (c.1500-1150BC).

Researcher Jil Spoto has gained our permission to carry out metallurgical analysis of the Bronze Age Wissett hoards, working under the supervision of Prof. Marcos MartinonTorres, Pitt-Rivers Professor of Archaeological Science. The project, involves 3D scanning

of 11 axe heads plus other artefacts found at the same time, and sampling for chemical analysis and lead isotope analysis.

We hope this work will unlock some of the secrets of our Bronze Age treasures, including possible sources for the metal, whether several axes were cast in the same mould, and whether they had been used before they were deposited in the ground. If time allows, further comparative analysis may be made on the hoards we have from Bramfield and Blythburgh.

Many regular visitors to the Museum will be aware that the hoards represent one of the finest collections of palstave axe heads in the UK. If you haven't seen them, they are well worth a visit.

As a Museum housing nationally recognised treasures, it is fitting that our next talk, on April 11th, has the title 'What is Treasure - According to the Law?' As usual, the talk will take place at the United Reformed Church on Quay Street, Halesworth, starting at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm). Entry costs £6, or £3 for Friends of the Museum.

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second accounting year are not available before the tax return submission deadline, provisional figures can be submitted and amended the following year. This does however create a significant delay before the taxpayer can finalise their tax affairs and be sure of their tax liabilities.

Forward planning and an awareness of how this might affect your business is key, to ensure you are fully aware of any potential additional tax liabilities.

If you haven't already discussed this with your accountant, now is the time!

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Bungay Community Support expanding their reach

Calling all poets! ...or anyone who enjoys putting pen to paper!

So many people in our community are disappointed at the apparent lack of awareness by energy providers with regard to the impact their proposed plans could have on our communities.

The potential for damage to the coast between Aldeburgh and Thorpeness and inland over a large swathe of our county, means not only loss of wildlife and their habitats, but a detrimental impact on the quality of life for residents, businesses and tourism for years to come.

Many of you will know of Suffolk Energy Action Solutions (SEAS) opposition to these plans and seen their support for alternative solutions involving keeping most wind and energy infrastructure offshore, taking power via subsea cabling closer to where it is needed and connecting to the grid onshore at brownfield sites.

Here is an opportunity for an alternative protest which SEAS is supporting. We'd love you to write a poem. The poem you write might tell of the possible impact the onshore energy proposals could have on our landscape, our health, our community or our wildlife, taking care not to berate any political party or individual as

SEAS will be unable to publish them. So do please start writing, keeping your poem to an A4 size sheet with minimum font size of 12 but preferably larger. You may submit more than one poem.

SEAS will select and publish a poem a day on social media which will be circulated to many people in the area and beyond. Each poem will have the copyright symbol added and be attributed to you as poet. You may find it helpful to sign up to the SEAS newsletter so you can follow the selected poems on their Facebook and Instagram pages. Send your poems to SEAS via the following email: withonevoicepoetrychallenge@ gmail.com and include your name and your email address.

Submissions open until April 30th.

It could have further impact to have the poems displayed throughout the area. We hope to laminate some selected poems and display them in a variety of places in East Suffolk e.g. lampposts, shop windows, notice boards even Aldeburgh Community Hospital sensory garden which is a gem, open to all and the spring flowers will soon be a delight to see. Poems may start to appear on display from mid-February so do have a go.

Thank you in advance for your much anticipated offerings.

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The wish list is also for people who are perhaps part of an art group and would be interested in working on art projects with the residents or including them perhaps in drawing classes, either to skill share or have the residents as models.

If you have a talent, skill, interest or hobby you could share or talk about, we'd love to hear from you. Please email Leanne: activityoaklands@yahoo.com with a basic outline of what you could do to become involved.

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Measles vaccination plea from Dr. Dan Poulter, MP As an NHS hospital doctor who has worked in some of the biggest and best London Hospitals throughout my medical career, I am only too familiar with the signs and symptoms of Measles.

Measles is an illness with unpleasant and sometimes lifethreatening complications; a virus that Britain had hoped to eradicate through a vaccination programme delivering herd immunity, but unfortunately, parents failing to vaccinate their children has resulted in a loss of herd immunity and a recent surge in Measles cases.

Until recently, herd immunity had meant that cases of Measles had been isolated to small outbreaks in London and the big cities. However, the loss of herd immunity means that we are now seeing a surge of cases throughout the UK. Herd immunity is where the spread of an infectious disease within a population is prevented by the pre-existing immunity of a high proportion of people within

that population. In Britain, herd immunity against Measles had, in the past, been conveyed by an effective vaccination program, which in recent years meant a two-dose course of the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) triple vaccine administered before a child's fifth birthday.

The MMR vaccine is routinely offered by health visitors and GPs. Herd immunity against Measles is achieved when 95% or more of the population have gained immunity. But in parts of London and Birmingham, less than 70% of the population have completed the MMR vaccination course by their fifth birthday. In Suffolk, the picture is better, with 89.1% of children being fully vaccinated by their 5th birthday but this is insufficient to convey herd immunity, and means that over 1 in 10 children in our county are not fully protected against the Measles virus.

Measles is not an illness to be dismissed lightly. It is highly contagious with an R rate (or

reproduction rate) of between 15 and 16. When compared to the R rate of the first strain of Covid19 of between two and three, it is clear that Measles spreads easily and quickly in the unvaccinated. The school classroom is particularly fertile territory for the Measles virus to spread.

The reason why vaccination against Measles is so important is because it can result in serious and life-threatening complications including pneumonia, meningitis, blindness and seizures. In pregnancy, Measles can cause miscarriage, still birth and premature labour.

The task now is to restore herd immunity against Measles. If you or your child or grandchild has not completed the MMR vaccination course, then please book an appointment with your GP. It may just save a child's life.

Dr Dan Poulter is the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich and a practising NHS Doctor.

Since 2020, Bungay Community Support (BCS) has been a lifeline for our town, providing essential services like medication and grocery deliveries. Now, with the introduction of the community hub Number 28 on Wingfield Street, they're expanding their reach.

Number 28 isn't your average community space, it's a welcoming hub where everyone is invited to come together. Whether you're in need of company, a hot drink, or support and advice, Number 28 has something for you. With a Community Food Hall to Baby Basics and from recently added tech advice sessions to crafting sessions, there's always

something happening to bring people together.

Number 28 is also a practical resource for our community, enabling you to seek advice without the need to journey to Lowestoft, Norwich or even further. With outreach services from Citizens Advice and Job Centre Plus to name a couple and soon-to-be-hosted Barclays Bank sessions, it's becoming a one-stop-shop for all our needs.

Keep an eye out for the website, www.bungaycommunitysupport. org.uk (set to go live in mid February), where you'll find lots of information. Mark your calendars for June as we celebrate Number 28's first birthday! For all the latest updates, be sure to follow our Facebook page.

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You are invited to join with the combined Churches in Aldeburgh for The World Day Of Prayer (WDP) 2024 on March 1st at 11am at The Fairfield Centre, Aldeburgh followed by free soup and roll lunch.

Everyone is very welcome.

The WDP Service takes place on the first Friday in March each year. On that day, people all around the world will be praying for one country. The country this year is Palestine, and the theme is "Bearing with one another in love". We will be joining with people across 146 countries and islands to pray with and for the people of Palestine.

Future themes will include:

for the period January-23 to March-24, a 15-month period, to be reported on, and taxed in, the 2023/24 tax year. Clearly this would result in a higher tax liability than the usual 12-month period.

If the taxpayer has any Overlap Profits (these arise at the commencement of a trade where accounts are drawn up to a date other than the end of a tax year and can result in an element of profits being taxed twice), these can be deducted from profits in the 2023/24 transitional year.

In addition, taxpayers have the option to spread any additional transitional profits over up to five tax years. For example, if Mrs Smith generates steady profits of £20,000 per year, a 15-month period to March-24 would create £25,000 of profits. If she has £1,000 of overlap profits, the excess taxable profit is now £4,000. Spreading this over five years would mean an additional £800 taxed in each of the years 2023/24 to 2027/28.

However, businesses won't always have full control over their reporting date, which may be fixed for a variety of reasons, and may have to apportion figures each year. If actual figures for the

An activity coordinator for Oaklands House Residential Home near Southwold is looking for people who can help to make some wishes come true for their residents.

The hunt is particularly on for people who will give talks on a variety of subjects, vintage/retro cars, musicians (especially those who offer classical music), therapy pets, choral groups, dance groups, florists who give demonstrations and other entertainers.

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Prior to 6th April 2023, unincorporated businesses could choose an annual reporting date and draw up accounts to that date every year. The profits from those accounts were taxed depending on the tax year in which the final day of the year falls. For example, Mrs Smith draws up accounts to 31st December each year, her profits for the year to December 2022 were taxed on the 2022/23 return.

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INK Festival returns!

70 new original plays, diverse performances and more!

The eighth annual INK Festival takes place from April 11th to 14th in Halesworth.

The festival will expand further across the town, creating more original performance spaces, and showcasing 70 new short plays for both stage and radio.

These plays are chosen from nearly a thousand submissions reflecting the talent of both new as well as experienced writers, many from our region.

What sets the INK Festival apart is that every play is selected, cast and produced

by INK. These original plays are all under 20 minutes. Each entry is read at least five times before a short list is formed.

Directors then make their choices from this selection. INK casts the plays from auditions

in Suffolk and London bringing together a team of more than 60 professional theatre practitioners.

This year, the diverse submission categories include: A Play on a Bus, Planet INK, Cock Ups, Treasure and Radio Comedy creating a wide variety of relevant, entertaining and thought-provoking plays.

There are also a number of five-minute plays from some very special supporters, The INKredibles: John Boyne, Jon Canter, Christopher Douglas, Jan Etherington and Rachel Joyce.

Beyond the plays, the festival boasts an exciting line-up of stand-up comedy, art, poetry, music, children's programmes, fascinating talks including Juliet Stevenson, workshops, short new films and much more.

Sunday Funday (April 14th)

transforms the Market Square with street performers, music, stalls and food, an ideal free event for families to enjoy.

Luke Wright has curated a stunning line up of performance poets featuring James McDermott, Alice D'Lumiere, Martin Figura, Kate Fox and Elvis Mc Gonagall. Luke himself showcases his new show Joy on Saturday April 13th. There will be workshops to help you write better scripts, better comedy and better poetry and special guests to enlighten you!

All these events are covered by the day ticket, priced from £25 for adults. Day tickets for students (16-25yrs) are just £10. A carer ticket is also available for free.

Under 16-year-olds are free with an accompanying adult. www.inkfestival.org

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Henham Steam Rally donates to local good causes Following a successful event in 2023, the organisers of the Grand Henham Steam Rally have been able to provide £44,000 for six local charities.

Held in September at Henham Park near Southwold, the Grand Henham Steam Rally is organised by volunteers from Blyth Valley Rotary, Wangford Community Council, the Parochial Church Councils of Sotherton, Uggeshall and Wangford-cum-Henham and many other individual volunteers.

In exchange for the three organisations' huge number of volunteers throughout the year and their work, they were provided with a total of £33,000.

Every year, the rally committee also chooses several additional local charities to support, and in 2023 these were the Pear Tree Fund in Halesworth, Sole Bay Care Fund and Beccles Army Cadets.

At an event in January, the rally organisers presented these three nominated charities with donations totalling more than £11,000 and heard from representatives from each organisation about how their work is benefitting local people.

The event was also an opportunity to thank the many volunteers who give up their time throughout the year to make the rally possible.

Chair, Helen Walker said: "Our 47th rally was another successful event, and we were pleased to see so many visitors and exhibitors enjoying their weekend. From its earliest days, the rally's main aim has been to raise money to support local good causes and we are delighted to still be able to do this. As always, I would like to thank our committee and volunteers who work so hard behind the scenes throughout

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One of Laxfield's main attractions is the Low House pub, which is one of the oldest and most historic in the region. The pub has been in operation for over 700 years and has a fascinating history. It was used as a meeting place by the Lollards, a religious movement in the 14th and 15th centuries that challenged the authority of the Roman Catholic Church. The pub is also known

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In addition to its historic buildings and attractions, Laxfield is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which makes it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is located on the edge of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is a protected area that includes over 150 square miles of coastline and

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If you're interested in history, the village is home to the Laxfield and District Museum, which is located in the village hall.

The museum has a fascinating collection of artifacts and

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Laxfield is a beautiful and historic village that is well worth a visit. Whether you're interested in history, walking, or just enjoying a quiet pint in a traditional pub, Laxfield has something for everyone. Its location in the heart of the Suffolk countryside also makes it a great base for exploring the local area and discovering all the hidden gems that this part of England has to offer.

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Laxfield is a small, charming and quiet place, but don't let its size fool you; it is steeped in history and boasts a variety of attractions for both locals and visitors.

The village's history dates back to the Saxon period, and it has retained many of its historic buildings, including the Church of All Saints, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a popular spot for visitors, and it has an interesting history. The tower was struck by lightning in the 17th century, and the resulting fire destroyed much of the church. It was later rebuilt and has remained a fixture of the village ever since.

Laxfield also has a rich

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cafes throughout the region, offering a range of cuisines and dining experiences, including a fabulous afternoon tea! There is something to suit every taste.

For a more indulgent way to celebrate Mother's Day, why not book a spa day? Suffolk has many beauticians, spas and wellness centres that offer a range of treatments and services to help you and your mum relax and unwind. From massage and beauty treatments to yoga and meditation classes, there is something to suit every preference.

Finally, you could consider treating your mum to a special gift or experience. There are lots of independent shops and boutiques throughout Suffolk that offer unique and thoughtful gifts for mums, such as handmade jewellery, artisan chocolates, and local craft items. Whether your mum loves the great outdoors, enjoys art and culture, or simply wants to relax and be pampered, Suffolk has something to offer.

So why not plan a special day for your mum this Mother's Day, and show her how much she means to you!

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Mother's Day is a special occasion that celebrates the love, dedication and sacrifice of mothers all around the world.

It's a time to show appreciation to our mums and thank them for all they do for us.

East Anglia is a great place to celebrate Mother's Day, with its stunning scenery, vibrant culture, and wide range of activities and events. One of the best ways to celebrate Mother's Day is to take a relaxing stroll along the county's beautiful coastline. From the famous beaches of Southwold to the quieter stretches of coastline around Aldeburgh and Thorpeness, Suffolk's coast offers a range of spectacular scenery to enjoy. Move inland and explore the lovely River Waveney and surrounding meadows.

For mums who are foodies, we have an abundance of superb local produce. The region is famous for its fresh seafood, as well as its delicious locally produced cheese, jams, and chutneys.

There are many fantastic restaurants and

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Suffolk New College On The Coast in Halesworth officially opened in September 2020. The vocational and training centre joined the family of Suffolk New College's provision.

So far, hundreds of students have studied on a mixture of level one and level two Catering, Construction, Engineering, English, Hair and Beauty, Hospitality, Maths and Motor Vehicle programmes and leisure learning programmes in Floristry, Print Design and Spanish.

Sherry Storer is Head of the Campus and she has over two decades of experience in education but believes this is her ideal job. She said: "I consider this to be a rare privilege to help support the people of Halesworth.

Halesworth has some amazing facilities and it's great to be able

to support people of all ages and help them gain the skills they need to work in industries in and around Suffolk and East Anglia. One of the reasons for setting up was to have a positive impact on the local community. As part of that, we've hosted free tea parties for those who are considered to be rurally isolated, teamed up with the council to give residents cooking lessons and held a free fun family day based around Halloween. We are incredibly honoured to have been given the opportunity to help learners of all ages progress with us to further and higher educational opportunities and careers, or indulge themselves by getting a new hobby via one of our leisure programmes."

For more details about all of the campuses and courses, visit: www.suffolk.ac.uk

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The Pear Tree Centre in Halesworth continues to offer support, information, counselling, complementary therapies and benefits advice to anyone who has been diagnosed with a life-changing illness, their families/carers and those who have been bereaved.

If you're interested in accessing our services, you are welcome to drop in and speak with a member of staff or contact us via email or phone. We also work alongside the statutory and voluntary sector to help provide extra equipment and enhanced care in the last days of life. Our aim is to offer emotional, physical and practical support to meet the individual needs of the person and their family, and to give them a choice of where they receive their care as they near the end of their life.

The team at the centre are also able to support young people aged between 12 to 18 who are dealing with their own or a family member's life-changing diagnosis or who are coping with bereavement. As well as this, we work alongside schools and other statutory and voluntary services, whilst providing one to one and family support as well as counselling and group therapy.

This month, we were massively grateful to receive £3,600 from the 2023 Henham Steam Rally at their presentation evening. Many thanks also go to the Westleton WI for their very kind donation to £100 and to Harborough Morsbags Pod for their kind donation of homemade bags.

Upcoming events: • March 9th: Jumble Sale at The Pear Tree Centre, 10am-12pm.

• March 18th, 19th & 20th: Popup Bookshop with Coffee & Cake in the Snug at Bramfield

Queens Head, 12pm-8pm each day.

• April 6th & 7th: Heavy Metal Weekend, scrap metal collection at Holton Village Hall.

• April 10th: Ladies Lunch at The Wentworth Hotel, Aldeburgh (now sold out).

• June 9th: Open Gardens, Wissett.

• June 19th: Charity Musical Bingo at Bramfield Queens Head. Book now to avoid disappointment.

• June 29th/30th: 50:50 Raffle at Heveningham Country Fair.

• August 30th: Golf Day at Halesworth Golf Club.

• November 15th: Auction of Promises at Halesworth Golf Club.

News from our charity shop, Dee's Den: Dee's Den stock a wide range of clothing, all clothing is reasonably priced so something suitable for everyone regardless of your age, style or financial circumstance. We have a wide range of toys and games for the children and a lovely assortment of jigsaws to keep you busy during the dark evenings. All are welcome at Dee's Den to come in and browse for that special bargain with a discounted £1 rail of adult's clothes (outside if dry) and a 50p children's rail. We have bargain baskets of reduced bric-a-brac and books too. We are open six days a week, Monday to Saturday 10am-1pm.

There are lots of accessories, jewellery, belts, handbags to complete your outfit. There are books on every subject and a wide range of authors. They are only 50p and £1 with children's books 20p! Bedding, curtains, bric-abrac, glassware, kitchenware, pictures, photo frames, plants,

homemade jam and marmalade, thank you Jenny.

We welcome donations of clean saleable items of clothes, bric-a-brac, toys, games, small pieces of furniture etc. Small amounts of donations can be dropped off at the shop when we are open. If there are lots of donations, please deliver on a Monday or Thursday morning to the sorting end of the shop where we have extra volunteers on duty.

If you are unable to deliver, we can collect.

We have an amazing team of willing volunteers who work in the shop, donating their time to the charity. If you are interested in volunteering do call in and leave your number, so we can get in touch with you.

With two events coming up, our Jumble Sale at The Pear Tree Centre on March 9th and The Bramfield Queens Head pop up book shop on March 18th, 19th and 20th, we would appreciate donations of clean, saleable jumble and books in good condition. These can be dropped in to Dee's Den for sorting.

Thank you for your continued support of buying and donating your unwanted goods and items, we really appreciate it! Please note: We don't accept used electrical items only new and boxed ones.

To contact Dee's Den please phone Nikki 07733 668221. If you're interested in receiving our monthly newsletter, which includes a diary of upcoming events and information about how the money raised for us is used, please visit our website to sign up: www.peartreefund.org.

To contact The Pear Tree Centre, email: info@peartreefund.org or call: 01986 899655.

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WENHASTON

£257,000

Ivy Grange Farm and Barn are stunning properties which have been extended, re-furbished and re-fitted. Set in tranquil beautiful grounds and gardens of approx.

4 1/2 acres, surrounded by fields in all directions. The current owners also run a successful holiday let business from the large detached barn.

Flint cottage is is a charming terraced period cottage situated in the centre of the village, a short distance from the coast. Offered in excellent order with a pretty rear garden. The property has been a successful holiday let but would also make a lovely home. CHAIN FREE

HALESWORTH

HALESWORTH

£295,000

This two bedroom detached bungalow is situated within walking distance of the town centre. Set back from the road on a spacious corner plot with a deep front garden, driveway and a good sized private rear garden.

£285,000

Mulberry House is a charming Grade II Listed Georgian Townhouse, the property has recently been sympathetically re-furbished and now provides an impressive home. Located close to shops and the railway station.

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