Halesworth & Southwold Community News February 2022

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Just Nice Things will be closing on Saturday 26th February. I opened the shop in 2012 with my late husband John and I have really enjoyed running the shop with all the lovely and talented crafters who have shelf space with me.

I would like to give special thanks to Dennis, Rosemary and Rita who have helped behind the counter with me, and Kaz who looked after the shop's Facebook

page and photographs.

I will miss all the great customers and friends who have supported the shop over the years.

Thank you all.

We will not be disappearing completely from the town as I will continue to run the iChameleon pop-up shop and will occasionally be popping-up in there. Any enquiries for the iChameleon, please email: brenda@ justnicethings-halesworth.co.uk.

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Expansion of Suffolk primary school underway to create more than 100 extra spaces Works to expand a primary school in Suffolk, creating an additional 105 spaces for pupils, are now underway. The project at Edgar Sewter Primary School in Halesworth, costing in excess of £1 million, will include two extra classrooms, a meeting room and library within a new standalone block.

It's being built by Ipswichbased construction firm, SEH French, with design works completed by Concertus as part of the Suffolk County Council Framework.

Katherine Milk (Executive Headteacher, Edgar Sewter Primary School, part of ASSET Education) said: "We're very

excited to see the expansion of our school underway, providing local pupils with brand new facilities.

The extra space will allow us to provide more children with the ideal environment to assist with their education."

The start of work was marked with a turf-cutting ceremony attended by pupils and staff from the school, SEH French and Concertus in December 2021. In addition to the new standalone block, the existing building will be remodelled to provide additional classrooms, a staff room, and external canopies. Children will also benefit from a brand-new hard play area, new footpaths, and landscaping of the school grounds.

Once the project is complete, the school will have a total of 420 places, plus a nursery.

Neil Pryke (Contracts Manager, SEH French) said: "SEH French is always happy to support the local education sector and the project at Edgar Sewter Primary School will do exactly that. The additional spaces and facilities will benefit local children for years to come as they enjoy their first stage of education. This is a great project to be a part of and we're very happy to work alongside Concertus once again as part of the Suffolk County Council Framework."

Liz Harris (Principal Architectural Designer, Concertus

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Left to right: Neil Pryke (SEH Contracts Manager), Eumir Barreiros (Concertus), Peter Baker (SEH Site Manager), Katherine Milk (Executive Headteacher), Lisa Wood (Deputy Headteacher) and pupils. Image credit: Paul Nixon Photography.

Left to right: Katherine Milk (Executive Headteacher), Lisa Wood (Deputy Headteacher) and pupils.

Image credit: Paul Nixon Photography.

Design and Property Consultants) said: "Our design is focused on representing the schools' surroundings within the colour choices and fabric of the building.

The new expansion will provide pupils with energy efficient classrooms with excellent natural light and ventilation. This will be a fantastic educational facility which will enhance the existing school accommodation and we look forward to working with Suffolk County Council and SEH French to deliver this project for the local children."

Rachel Hood (Cabinet Member for Education, SEND and Skills at Suffolk County Council) added: "This school expansion was needed because of the number of new homes being built in the area.

We've worked with East Suffolk Council (ESC) to make sure we meet the needs of local families and ensure the local schools' infrastructure fully supports local population growth."

The works at Edgar Sewter Primary School are being funded by ESC's Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), a charge that local authorities can access to help them deliver the

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infrastructure needed to support development in their area.

Cllr David Ritchie (ESC's cabinet member for Planning and Coastal Management) said: "CIL helps to support essential improvements to schools, health services and community facilities.

In September, we allocated £6.3million in CIL funding to seven major projects across East Suffolk and four of these projects were required to support growth in Halesworth. Many of these projects were educational settings, where improvements are needed to support new developments in the area and help enhance the lives of local families. I'm delighted to see this project underway."

It's expected to be complete in September 2022. SEH French is a construction company based in Ipswich but operating across East Anglia. As part of One Group Construction, SEH French has delivered countless high-quality projects in sectors including education, commercial, medical, residential, and more. To find out more about the company, please visit: www.sehfrench.co.uk.

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SMILE Café

Saxmundham & District Rotary Club

Christmas collections for Suffolk Home Start

First day of a new pop-up café in Saxmundham What does Fairtrade mean?

Is it a label on bananas in the supermarket? A certification system for supplying products?

Fairer pay for farmers or ethically produced goods for shoppers?

In March, the Woodbridge Society will welcome the Chief Executive of The Fairtrade Foundation to talk about the wideranging work of his organisation.

Michael Gidney has worked in the field of international development for thirty years, with a particular focus on fighting poverty through trade, and has been running Fairtrade for ten years. His favourite Fairtrade product is Zaytoun Palestinian Olive Oil. "It's wonderful quality and it supports smallholders farming in incredibly challenging

circumstances."

Michael Gidney's talk will be on Wednesday 2nd March at 7:30pm in the Woodbridge Society's new home: Quay Church near the bottom of Quay Street.

Visitors are very welcome and are asked to make a donation of £5.

For more information about the Society and the important work it does to conserve the quality of our town, visit: www.woodbridgesociety.org. uk.

Also, don't forget that one of Suffolk's favourite speakers Charlie Haylock is visiting the Society on Thursday 3rd February at 7:30pm. His talk is called Charlie and The Dig - about his role working with the actors in this popular film.

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Aldeburgh and District Flower Cub are pleased to say they will begin regular meetings again on Tuesday February 15th at 2:30pm in Aldeburgh Church Hall.

We will start with a demonstration by Vicki Hease entitled: 'A Vintage Affair'. New and old members welcome with the membership fee of £15 due at this meeting, visitors £5.

Please contact Roger Woolnough by email on: roger. woolnough1@btinternet.com for more information.

Fairtrade in Woodbridge?

businesses for hosting the collections and, in particular, the people of all ages who gave so generously to Suffolk Home Start.

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noted that daily newspapers were provided and, all in all, there was a relaxed and friendly ambiance. I will be back." Cllr. Roger Hedley Lewis, Saxmundham Town Council For further information and news on the pop-up SMILE Café, operating every Wednesday please visit: www.smile-cafe.org.uk.

Home Start, which is based at Martlesham and provides invaluable help and support to families in need in the local area.

Saxmundham Rotary would like to sincerely thank these

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First in line, as the SMILE Café relaunched at the new Fromus Centre, was Saxmundham Town Councillor Roger Hedley Lewis, who had brought with him a small breakfast party to test out the new catering service in town. No sooner had the tables been set out, laid and sanitised, than the orders were in... A mix of tea, coffee and hot chocolate, porridge (extra thick), toast with jam, beans on toast and a full English breakfast.

With a brand new commercial kitchen, new equipment and eight halogen plates, the head cook and kitchen staff were immediately under pressure to get 'firing on all eight'.

The first Wednesday, with no promotion, was meant to be a very soft launch to trial the system but once service was under way, a steady stream of customers meant the kitchen service didn't get a break until 1:30pm!

"I was very impressed with the new surroundings and the socially distanced tables. My all day breakfast was not only delicious but great value for money. I

In the run up to Christmas, members of Saxmundham Rotary collected some £1,690 at Leiston Co-op, Wickham Market Co-op, and Friday Street Farm Shop. The money will be donated to Suffolk

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the sales market, has increased tremendously in our beautiful corner of the country.

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Are you employing a carer?

The number of elderly or infirm people who directly employ a care worker or personal assistant has been increasing in recent years.

Whilst the funding may come from a variety of sources, the relationship between the service user and the care worker/assistant is predominantly one of employer and employee. This means that the employer must operate PAYE and NIC on wages, deal with autoenrolment for pensions and other statutory payments. Often the role of employer (the one giving the instructions, not necessarily the one receiving care) is then taken by another family member. These schemes are known as "Care and Support" (C&S) Employers.

A C&S Employer is specifically defined as an individual who employs a person to provide domestic or personal services at or from the employer's

home where the recipient of the services (who may either be the employer or a member of the employer's family) has a physical or mental disability, is elderly or infirm. This is for directly employed care workers, not those employed by a Care Agency (who then controls which worker goes to which patient and when). If you use a Care Agency to find carers for you, it is vital to check whether responsibility for employing then lies with you or the Care Agency or, very occasionally, if they are self-employed in their own right.

A C&S Employer can operate a simplified PAYE scheme, but not if the person operating the scheme already operates a PAYE scheme for other reasons. This can be used quarterly instead of monthly, and in some circumstances can be allowed file on paper if you are demonstrably "digitally

excluded" i.e: unable to use a computer compared to simply not wishing to. Further relief may also be available with the £4,000 employment allowance which works to reduce the number of secondary Employers NIC meaning it is not a grant of £4,000, instead a reduction of Secondary NIC of up to £4,000.

For C&S employees, there's also an exemption for board and lodging provided to "Home Care Workers" which otherwise can be taxed as an accommodation benefit on the employee and on which the employer has additional

reporting requirements.

Hope this helps. For further information, please contact Robin Beadle (pictured) via email: robin.beadle@ensors. co.uk. Disclaimer: Specialist advice should always be sought prior to taking any action on matters discussed in this article.

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Instagram Exclusive Competition Winner!

On the 22nd December 2021 we announced Sarah from Ipswich as the winner of our Instagram competition for a brand new shed!

Here we have Alan, our Sales Manager with the lucky winner shortly after we installed the shed.

“Thank you so much for what you’ve done. I can’t believe it! You are all so kind and we’re very grateful” – Sarah, Ipswich, Competition Winner.

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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. Everybody welcome.

Members free, non-members £3.

BACT Community Transport needs your support, to engage and assist is what you'll be taught.

If you can drive and have some spare time, we've the opportunities for your halo to shine.

Local residents with important places to be, all ages and sizes... appointments or tea.

Much fun can be had in a minibus or car, when travelling with others near or far.

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Get out there, meet people, don't remain staid!

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This summary is compiled from the records of Stephen Bartholomew of Beccles.

Maximum temp: 15.5C (59F) on the 30th, compared with 13.3C (55F) in December, 2020.

Minimum temp: -2.2C (28F) on the 7th compared with -3.3C (26F) in December, 2020.

Average maximum temp: 8.80C (47F) in 2021. 7.71C (45F) in 2020. 7.49C (45F) on average.

Average minimum temp: 3.51C (38F) in 2021. 2.74C (36F) in 2020. 2.72C (36F) on average.

Mean temp: 6.15C (43F) in 2021. 5.22C (41F) in 2020. 5.10C (41F) on average.

Air frosts: 2, compared with 7 in December 2020.

Rainfall total: 3.07", compared with 5.06" in December 2020.

(Thirty-year average (19812010): 2.27"). The 2021 total was 135% of average.

Most rainfall on one day: 0.42" on the 9th.

Wind direction, mainly from: South-west 11 days, south 5 days, west 3 days and north-west 3 days.

December was milder and somewhat wetter than the longterm average. South to southwesterly winds which brought former sub-tropical air during two spells were largely responsible for the overall milder than average month for the time of year. The mean temperature was 1C above the long-term average. Six days (11th to 16th) and four days (28th to 31st) into the New Year had daytime temperatures in excess of 10C. The last three days being this month's mildest, 14.3C on the 29th, 15.5C on the 30th and 15.0C on the 31st respectively and 14.5C on the 1st January, more in-line with late March/ April and October expectations.

The 15.5C was the equal mildest December day on my entire record with 21/12/1971, 28/12/1974, 24/12/1977 and 05/12/1979. The mildest night of 12.1C overnight 30th/31st was only marginally short of the previous best (12.8C, 4th/5th/12/2006).

Early in the month, we were subjected to airstreams of a more

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west to north origin which brought average or sometimes below average daytime temperatures and over two inches of rain during the first eleven days (only one dry).

High pressure built thereafter and brought grey skies and sometimes almost still conditions particularly in the week before Christmas.

The high incidence of cloud did at least limit the number of air frosts during the month to just two, although an air minimum of +1.0C or less was recorded on a further eight nights. From the 22nd onwards, another run of consecutive days of rainfall continues (even as I write on 4th January) although not of the same intensity as early in December.

In fact, there's only been seven completely dry days since 23rd November.

Again, there was no chance of a white Christmas which have been few on my recording history, only two actual snowfalls on the day in 1970 and 2010. However, snow lying on ground was noted in 1981 and near misses occurred with falls on Boxing Day in 1995 and 1996. Christmas Day this time however recorded the month's lowest daytime maximum temperature of 4.5C. There was one brief spell of wet snow on the morning of the 2nd during this month, which together with one in 2020, four in 2017 have been the only six December snow days since 2012.

The 3.07" rainfall total finished off what had been a variable year to record an annual total of 26.79", just over an inch above average compared with long-term. This was one of five months to record total in excess of two and a half inches, compared to four months which recorded one and a half inches or less.

This has been the fifth wetter than average December running thanks to accumulation from twenty-four rain days, the most for any month in 2021. However, this was just the third wettest of the year, October (4.18") and January (4.14") were higher in terms of volume.

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Harleston and District u3a will be hosting a talk by The Humanimal Trust on Wednesday 16th February at 2pm, entitled 'One Medicine'. The Humanimal Trust drives collaboration between vets, doctors and researchers so that all humans and animals benefit from equal and sustainable medical progress.

In view of the current Covid situation, this talk will be either online or at St John's Church, Harleston. For confirmation, please visit our website: www. u3asites.org.uk/harleston or by contacting Kim Poulton on 01986 788149.

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Halesworth WI report We welcomed members and visitors at our November meeting held at the Rifle Hall for our AGM, followed by a social get together.

Members enjoyed their Christmas lunch at the Angel Hotel and our Christmas meeting with entertainment by the 'Melody Makers'.

We start the new year with Jane Bastoe brightening an afternoon with a talk titled: 'My Journey as a gardener' on Thursday 20th January at 2pm at our new venue the Stables, the Angel Hotel.

Best wishes to all our WI members for a happy and healthy 2022.

Winner of the raffle, Kelly Burrows and family, with Father Dominic

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We look forward to working with our friends and partners next year to provide much needed services for our passengers.

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In November, Edgar Sewter Parents and Teachers Association (Friends of Edgar Sewter) ran a Win Christmas raffle, which was a huge success. An incredible £2,472 was raised, which has enabled the school to purchase an additional fourteen Chromebooks, to be used by pupils in class. This wouldn't have been possible without the generosity of local businesses, who donated a range of incredible raffle prizes. The PTA would like to say a big thank you to the businesses listed below and also to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket.

Miss Milk (Head Teacher) said: "We're so grateful for the support from our families, the local community, and the hard work and enthusiasm of our PTA. The Chromebooks will make an enormous difference to the learning across our school."

The raffle was drawn by Father Dominic and Father Christmas at St Mary's Church on 27th November and the winner of Win Christmas was Kelly Burrows from Halesworth.

Kelly thanked the PTA and said: "I still can't believe we won Christmas! I never win anything so was shocked when I received the phone call. It has made a big difference to our Christmas this year. We're thoroughly grateful.

The local businesses have been

HACT receiving a cheque from Halesworth Golf Club in December 2021 (L to R: John Giles, Rob Sherrington, Julia very generous and the prizes are Howell and John Lavery). Photo courtesy of Ben Townsend amazing! Even though we had from Halesworth Golf Club an unwelcome visit from Covid this Christmas, we still made the most of it by sharing the prizes with our family, even though we couldn't be together in person, and managed to attend the pantomime once we were out of isolation!

Halesworth Community at a recent event.

Once again, a big thank you to Area Transport (HACT) would We thank the Co-op for their all involved." like to wish all our drivers, continued sponsorship, and we're The PTA is looking forward buddies, passengers, sponsors looking forward to having their to organising further fundraising and donors a Happy New Year logo on our bus soon.

We have also had two other events for the year ahead! and thank them for their support A huge thank you to: Allens during 2021. very generous donors who wish Butchers, Foxes Card Shop, Halesworth Golf Club has to remain anonymous, but HACT Edwards Restaurant, High Lodge raised £2,000 for us with several would like to thank them. These Shooting School, Sweeties, charity events carried out over the donations and sponsorships have Halesworth Toy Shop, Hetty's last six months. This is incredibly helped us to trade in our elderly Little Copy Shop, St. Peter's kind and largely thanks to one bus DK12 BXZ for a newer bus Brewery, Delicious Cakes with of our drivers, John Giles who, which is shown in the attached Sally, Best Buds, Market Fields as a member of the Golf Club, photo with our driver trainer Farm Shop, Retreat Southwold, helped to raise awareness of the Dave Pring.

Finally, a big thank you to Woodside Christmas Trees, services we provide. Above, we Holly Hambling Photography, see a photo of members of the Hammonds Commercial for all Purple Pumpkin, Ancient House Golf Club handing over a cheque their support and for taking us Bistro, Bits and Bobs, Patrick's Newsagents, Southwold Pantomime, Melons Greengrocer, Denson Jewellers, The Hideout, The Co-operative, Halesworth Bookshop, Focus Organic, Carpenter & Joiner • 35 years experience Cross Ram & Co Solicitors, SPAR, Coopers, Cutlers Hill • House & Barn Renovations Pharmacy, The Angel and Attik • Timber Frame Specialists Estate Agents.

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Wenhaston Bowls Club 2021 report Wenhaston Bowls Club has recently held their annual AGM. Members of the club gathered to discuss the successful season and other matters.

Wenhaston Bowls Club had As HCPC As registered podiatrist we specialise a very successful season, both HCPC registered podiatrist we specialise in the as a club and as individuals. in the diagnosis and treatment diagnosis and treatment of foot Out problems. of the three leagues that of foot problems.

Wenhaston were entered they secured 1st place, Skin problems: corns, calluses, into, verrucae Skin problems: Corns • Calluses • Verrucae 2nd place and 3rd place.

Nail Thickened issues: thickened nails, ingrowing toe nails Nail issues: nails • Ingrowing Congratulations to all three toe nails • Laser Treatment for fungal nail captains, Kevin Canham, Laser Treatment for fungal nail infections infections • Diabetic foot care Nigel Roberts and Chris Peck Diabetic foot care who has now won his league Biomechanical assessment • Orthotics Biomechanical assessment, Orthotics, four years on the trot. David Plantar fasciitis • Bunions Hambling alsopain. took his junior Plantar fasciitis, Bunions, other foot and leg Other foot and leg pain. cup team all the way to the winningJosef it for the first Footwear Db wider shoe, finals, Padders, Footwear – Db wider–fitting shoe, fitting Padders, time since 1957.

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Nigel Roberts won the over 60s Bowls England pairs making that five years for them playing in the final, Nigel also narrowly lost the veterans singles in the finals in Skegness and Kim dyer won the secretaries singles on behalf of Blundeston. To mark the end of the season, a meal was held at Halesworth Golf Club.

Due to circumstances during the season, the club elected a new chairperson, Tom Daly. Tom was re-elected at the AGM. At the AGM, a tribute was made to Jean Macheath, who was the previous chair and now a life honoree member of the club.

Unfortunately with a great season, the club was also bought great sadness as two beloved members sadly passed away. In September the news broke that Dick Clarke, a much loved member of the club had suddenly passed away. The club honoured him at the AGM by unveiling a new shield in his name. And more recently Mel Dyer, who was also a much loved

team mate and friend in both the Wenhaston club and the Blundeston club. Both passings came as a shock to members and has left a gaping hole in the club, their memories will not be forgotten. Wenhaston Bowls Club would like to express their condolences to Dick's family and Mel's family.

A lot of work has been done on the green since the pandemic including re-seeding the whole surface. This hard work is led by greenkeeper David Hambling, who is assisted by John Robinson and on occasions when needed volunteers from the club.

The club and its members look forward to the coming season.

If you'd like to join a friendly local bowling club, please get in touch by emailing: jake.moyes9@gmail.com.

Social memberships and full memberships are both available. Basic coaching and training is available.

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In the coldest months of the year, you can buy bare rooted or root balled trees which are cheaper and establish better.

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Hen Reedbeds and Dingle Marshes share certain elements.

Both have intricate dyke systems and reedbeds that require maintenance to keep them clear and renewed, as passing birds are attracted by open water and clearings. Both reserves rely on grazing by ponies or cattle to maintain balanced reed and grass growth. Bitterns, bearded tits and water rail are among the many occupants. Otters and water voles inhabit the dykes.

Mink are no longer a major problem, but they're monitored carefully. Dragonflies, damsel flies, butterflies and moths all contribute to the wide diversity of the area.

Winks Meadow is a tiny remnant of unimproved grassland near Metfield, surrounded by arable land and an old airfield. It maintains a

wonderful mixture of grasses and wild flowers, with five species of orchid, including the rare (for Suffolk) frog orchid. The Trust cuts the grasses for hay, and the collection of wild seeds, and sheep graze every two years to keep the ground broken.

Reydon woods is well known locally for its wonderful bluebells in May. It is an ancient coppiced wood, and that tradition continues today. The rides are mown to keep them open, and encourage a variety of birds, like the bullfinch and nuthatch, and many dragonflies and butterflies.

The Silver-washed Fritillary is doing well, as are White Admirals. The open areas are rich in wildflowers, with orchids, ragged robin and a host of others.

We learned a good deal about the continual maintenance that Jamie, his team, and a host of volunteers make to keep this wonderful diversity fit and well for us all to visit and enjoy.

Our next meeting is on Thursday 10th February at 7:30pm, in the Southwold Arts Centre, IP18 6JP. Ian Barthorpe will be telling us about the wildlife of Costa Rica. Entrance costs £3, to include refreshments.

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hole, firm gently and water in.

Drought stress is common in newly planted trees so make sure you keep watering throughout the growing season. The quantity required will vary with soil type but thirty to fifty litres per square metre (four to six watering cans) each week in dry weather will do the trick.

If you're growing your own vegetables, then now is a good time to sow lettuce seeds, both under cover and outside. If you start now, it'll give you a continuous supply that can be harvested throughout the year.

Sow in modules or fibre pots under cover to have lettuces ready to plant outside in four to six weeks time. You can also sow outdoors, but use cloches or small poly tunnels until next month when the soil has warmed up, they will also provide your lettuce seedlings with protection from birds and slugs. Good varieties to start now include cut-and-come again Salad Bowl, oak leaved, high yield with green and red varieties, a cos such as

Lobjoits Green, dense, crisp heads with self folding leaves or the small butterhead Tom Thumb, perfect for growing in small spaces it matures early and has a mild taste.

You can share the gardening love this February by preparing for spring and carrying out some basic maintenance. As the RHS says, this month there are signs of the approaching spring, with bulbs appearing and wildlife waking up as light levels and temperatures increase. There's plenty to do indoors this month to prepare for the season ahead.

Outdoors, as the garden comes to life again, it's time to prune shrubs and climbers, such as Wisteria as well as evergreen hedges.

Top three jobs this month: 1. Prepare vegetable beds and sow some vegetables under cover.

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East Suffolk Council approves Halesworth sports facilities plans At a planning committee meeting on January 11th, East Suffolk Council (ESC) approved plans for sports provisions on the former middle school site in Halesworth.

The plans for the first phase of development, submitted by Halesworth Campus, comprise full-size, floodlit grass and 3G (all-weather) pitches along with surrounding landscaping and parking. A second planning application for a future phase of development will be submitted later this year and includes a fifty plus station gym, studios for classes, indoor and outdoor changing facilities, and a café with outside seating - all within attractive surroundings.

Subject to further funding, Halesworth Campus aims eventually to provide a sports hall and a much-wanted swimming pool.

Halesworth has long been identified as being short of sports facilities in local

surveys and council strategy documents, and a shortage of pitches in the county and nationally also means the development will be very welcome. Halesworth Campus acknowledged the advice and support over recent years of Suffolk County Council and ESC and was greatly encouraged by the recent grant of £1.6m of Community Infrastructure Levy funds to go towards the cost of the pitches.

Campus Chairman Tony Goldson said: "We've worked so hard to get to this point and we're absolutely delighted to reach this first important milestone.

Halesworth Campus is finally going ahead."

Work is expected to start on the 3G pitch in summer 2022.

Pulse Design and Build, a national, specialist developer for the leisure sector, has been contracted. For further details, please contact David Gallagher: david.gallagher@ leisureunited.com.

News from Halesworth Community Church One of the highlights of this last month was our church walk at Cratfield, followed by refreshments and an opportunity to refocus on our vision for the coming year. It's vital to guard our core values, build on those foundations and keep reaching out with God's love to the many people who look to the church for help. People shared their hopes and aspirations, we prayed, and we go forward into this New Year with confidence.

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You'll find a wealth of material from podcasts to articles, covering a range of subjects from ME to depression. An example of how helpful this can be is a man who has struggled with depression all his life. He listened

to the podcast on depression and wrote: "When I heard your podcasts, it made my heart leap with hope that this might be able to help me in other ways to tackle my tendency to be gloomy and so live life in all it's fullness." Since writing that, he's received help that has increased that sense of hope, and we look forward to the day when he's free from those debilitating struggles.

We meet at 10am each Sunday morning for worship, sharing, prayer and Bible teaching.

Everyone is welcome. Those unable to join us in person can do so via Zoom. For more information, visit our website. www.halesworthcommunity church.org John Sparkes

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Hopes raised and hopes dashed. It happens all the time. How do we cope? Maybe in my introduction, a good ‘heart-to-heart’ was needed with her husband. Sometimes that works, and sometimes it doesn’t. What does it do to us when talking doesn’t work? If you are already struggling with a low sense of your value, that would further dent it. When we doubt our value in life, that soon leads to fear.

The late advice columnist Ann Landers used to receive something like 10,000 letters a month. When asked what seems to be the most common topic, she answered that most people seem to be afraid of something. They are afraid of losing their health, job, or family.

They are afraid of upsetting their neighbour, alienating a friend, or committing a social faux pas.

A devalued person is often an insecure person. Insecurity leads to fear. When events and circumstances seem to reinforce that inner fear, then those fears feel justified.

Whether the worldwide pandemic or your personal circumstances, it’s easy to become convinced that fear is the only reasonable response.

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lips of Jesus were ‘Fear not’ or ‘Don’t be afraid.’ He spoke those words to fearful, sometimes terrified, people. It is possible to know that we are so loved that we discover that, as one of Jesus’ disciples, John, wrote later from personal experience, ‘Perfect love drives out fear.’ When we know that Someone completely understands us and loves us just as we are, then we need not fear.

This year, we celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. As a 13-year-old princess, she gave her father, King George IV, a poem that he read in his Christmas broadcast to the nation in 1939 at the beginning of perilous times. We may be familiar with these words, but we do well to remind ourselves of them as we go into this New Year: I said to the man who stood at the Gate of the Year, “Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.” And he replied, “Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God. That shall be better than light and safer than a known way.”

Christmas has reminded us that we are not alone in this Universe. God Himself has entered the stream of humanity and loves us and wants to walk with us in whatever this year holds – but we have to let Him. He does not force His way in – He loves us too much for that. May we consciously turn to Him in trust and take the hand offered to us so we discover for ourselves the peace that comes from knowing we are truly loved. www.halesworthcommunitychurch.org John Sparkes

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The Cut arts centre in Halesworth, Suffolk, has successfully fundraised £16,000 from Arts Council England and budget from the local authority Bounce Back fund to upskill employees and volunteers and to create a digital archive of artists talks and exhibitions.

Over two-hundred artists have shown at The Cut and there have been fifteen group shows since 2003. Not all of them have adequate archiving, so The Cut hope to develop and produce a comprehensive archive and build on it with the continual addition of upcoming artists and exhibitions.

Many of the artists exhibiting at The Cut go on to the Royal Academy and further prestigious international shows.

Twelve local artists have been selected for online interviews and filming in their studios. These will sit on The Cut YouTube channel with provision within the ACE funding to upgrade The Cut website. Artists Gina Medcalf, Mary Webb (who has paintings in Rhythm & Geometry at the Sainsbury Centre), Coco Crampton, Fabian Peake, Charles Hewlings, Johann Don

Daniel, Simon Carter, Steven Lewis, Derek Morris, and Tony Casement (Chair of the Board of Trustees at The Cut) are confirmed for the project along with Bill Jackson, the last artist to exhibit at the venue before the third lockdown. The final artist in the series will be Laurence Edwards, who recently erected Yoxman on the A12 at Cockfield Hall in early 2022.

Kasia Posen (local artist and lead on the project) explained: "It's been a huge privilege to interview all The Cut Digital artists. A very unique opportunity to discuss their art practices in depth, to learn about and share their expertise and diverse talents."

Mary Webb (one of the

participating artists) said: "A really imaginative initiative.

Setting up an archive on these lines will establish an invaluable resource not only for artists but also for those seeking to identify artists within different disciplines.

It's at the same time a history of The Cut, and all the vision and effort that has gone into making it such a unique undertaking."

The Bounce Back Fund from East Suffolk Council also provided training for The Cut staff and volunteers and new camera equipment has allowed live events to be streamed to people that feel uncomfortable with indoor events or those that can't attend. The interviews are now available on The Cut YouTube channel: www.bit.ly/TheCut-YouTube.

non-members that attended for their support, it's very much appreciated. Thanks must also go to staff in the Angel Inn for looking after us so well and providing a delicious meal.

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Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 24th, 2021, aged 91 years. Devoted wife of Charlie, now reunited, and much loved mum of John, Sue and Sally, adored nanna and great nanna. She was loved beyond words and is missed beyond measure.

A celebration of Jean's life will be held at St. Mary's Church, Halesworth, on Monday 24th January, 2022 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. But donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation may be gifted by cheque and sent c/o Rosedale Funeral Home, Arcadia House, 19 Market Place, Halesworth, IP19 8BB or via the Much-Loved online memorial tribute site at: www.jean-palmer-1930-2021. muchloved.com.

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Halesworth and District Royal British Legion The Halesworth and District Royal British Legion would like to wish all a happy and safe new year for 2022.

The Halesworth RBL held their 2021 Christmas lunch in the Stables in the Angel Inn in Halesworth where thirty people attended. I'd like thank those

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Our next meeting will be held on 15th February at 7pm in the Stables in The Angel Inn, please feel free to attend if you're thinking of joining the RBL, male or female you do not have to be ex-forces to join.

Any questions, please call Derek Draper (Chairman) on 01986-872737.

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In memory of our dear mum Sheila Sankey who passed away on 4th January, 2003.

Our lives go on without you.

But nothing is the same. We have to hide our heartache.

When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you. Silent are the tears that fall. Living without you is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us. Your heart was so kind and true. And when we needed someone, we could always count on you.

The special years will not return when we are all together.

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We love and miss you Mum. All our love always and forever, daughter Barbara and son Dale xxx

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Halesworth Volunteer Centre Thanks also to: Linda, Carolyne, Kingsley, Kay, Karen and Rich and Irene for volunteering on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and Sally, Chas and the team at Hact for doing bus deliveries around Halesworth. The lunch would not have been possible without the support of the Mills Family, Gressingham Foods, local businesses and a lovely donation from an anonymous individual.

Gifts for Caryl In December, we held a lovely party at the Pear Tree Centre to remember our much-missed friend and colleague Caryl Coomer. Karen and Gordon gave beautiful speeches and it was lovely to be able to remember Caryl. Caryl loved the Community Larder and so we thought it'd be lovely if people could give gifts in Caryl's name.

We were blown away by the many beautifully wrapped gifts that you donated. These went to the Community Larder to ensure that people who were facing a difficult Christmas might have a lovely Christmas Gift to cheer

them on the day. Thank you for your generosity.

Halesworth Community Larder We're seeing more and more people and families using our Larder. Do pop down and visit the Larder, we hate waste, so if you have any unwanted staples or food items (as long as they are in date), please pop down and exchange them for something you do need. Also, there are lots of excellent produce and staple goods for you to make the best of.

Some people having been asking about the larder's hens, Faith, Hope and Charity. They are still on holiday at a secret location and they are doing very well.

We were delighted to receive a five-out-of-five hygiene rating after the recent inspection by Environmental Health. Most importantly, the Environmental Health Officer commented on what a wonderful job the Larder was doing. Something, I think, we can all agree on.

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Frosty mornings, slushy afternoons on the Green

Gifts for Caryl will be at Chinneys on 1st February between 12-2pm. A chance to meet up and chat in a safe, social environment. Just turn up, or if you want to find out more, ring the HVC Office on 875600.

Update from the Halesworth branch of Cancer Research UK

2nd Halesworth Brownie Pack The visit from St Johns ambulance covered how to place someone in the recovery position, how to check for danger and response, how to deal with different types of burns and about invisible medical conditions. The girls got their level 2 and 3 first aid badges.

On the 9th of November, Sarah (squirrel) made her promise with Jenny our district commissioner and dolphin and penguin renewed their promise.

For Christmas, the girls made their own mini Christmas cakes which they then decorated. The girls decorated baubles, which we then put on the tree in the church.

On Wednesday 13th April, we'll be holding a fundraising quiz at the Ancient House Bistro, more details to follow nearer the time.

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hard to judge because there are so many things that affect fruit setting and flourishing.

The trees in the Orchard grow enormously vigorously because of the wetness of this area - not many orchards have an adjoining reed bed, which is a bit of an indicator.

And in spite of the wetness there's still work to be done and mornings in particular can be stunning under frost. So, weather permitting, we'll be meeting down on the Green every Wednesday morning at 9:30am at the containers (industrial estate entrance, near the rail and river bridges at Three Ways).

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Since our last report, we've been very busy doing lots of activities, completing badges and welcoming visitors. We welcomed Abbie to the pack and said goodbye to Freya, Eleanor and Bella. We wish them all the best.

In our last write up we, mentioned making a 50th birthday card for Girlguiding Anglia's 50th birthday. We recently received a lovely card back from Carterton Trefoil Guild.

In November, we had visits from PC Green from Halesworth Police and St. John's Ambulance from Lowestoft. PC Green did a road traffic sign quiz with the girls, who were very good at knowing their road signs. PC Green also explained to the girls about his equipment and answered the girls questions. We'd like to thank PC green for his time.

Our next event will be a Jumble Sale on Saturday 19th February in Holton Village Hall.

Please see our advert on the inside front cover of this paper. We'd be very grateful for donations of good quality items e.g. Men's, ladies and children's clothing, household linen, handbags, shoes, books, toys and bric-abrac (please no electric items as we're not allowed to take them).

We also would be very grateful for donations of unwanted, new Christmas gifts. Please call me to arrange collection of any items you may have. Please do not leave anything at the village hall as we only hire it on the day and are unaware of anything left there. We always serve tea/coffee and delicious cakes, so if jumble

Whatever the weather, there's always something to surprise you on the Green - even if it's water covering the paths!

The Green does act as flood protection for the town by allowing the waterways to overflow onto the meadows, so if your favourite route disappears, put on the wellies and be glad that the water isn't roaring into the Thoroughfare.

A visit to the Community Orchard is well worth the walk. Either start from Quay Street down the track by the railway bridge or reach it by going over the river bridge at the first cattle grid, turning left and following the path. At this time of year, the hazel nut trees are covered in catkins and the apples, pears, cherries and plums are resting before next year's blossom and fruit. We decided to give the plums and cherries a break from pruning last summer to see what impact that has on the harvest, although it's always

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Halesworth Probus Club The Probus Club is seeking to gain new members and would welcome enquiries from any retired or semi-retired business persons who would like to join.

We meet twice a month. Once for an informal coffee morning and once for a sit-down meal with a speaker, both at The Angel Hotel, Halesworth. We also run a variety of social events.

If you'd like further details, please contact out Secretary Ray Roy via email: ray@roybase.co.uk or ViceChairman John Wood via email: woodjohn3556@gmail.com.

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Southwold Library Treasure Hunt: Just for Fun! A fun hunt round Southwold for young and old. Takes around one hour. Can be done on foot or by bike. Solve the clues to uncover our hidden message. £1 per hunt.

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Please see our web site for further information about Halesworth and District u3a activities and events: www. u3asites.org.uk/halesworth/home.

Southwold Library is now operating at its pre-Covid opening hours: Monday closed, Tuesday to Friday 10am-1pm and 2pm-6pm, Saturday 9:30am to 1pm 2pm to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm. Customers are required to wear face coverings in the library and we still ask them to use the hand sanitiser but the limit on numbers and the one way system are gone for now.

Browsing, computer use and printing/scanning/copying/ laminating are all available.

We can still deliver books to your doorstep if you need and if you know anyone who'd welcome a friendly chat to cheer them through this odd time, then we can arrange a call.

Events and activities: Thur 3rd Feb, 6pm-7pm: FREE Harry Potter Book Night 2022 at Southwold Library.

Crafts, games, Sorting Hat and fancy dress competition.

Sat 29th Jan - Sun 6th Feb: FREE Harry Potter Activity Pack. Come and pick up your free pack full of special Harry Potter Book Night 2022 activities and owl and wizard craft materials supplied by the Friends of Southwold Library.

Mon 14th Feb, 11am: Talk on positive ageing and why Christine Webber chooses fiction to raise health messages.

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Halesworth and District u3a members enjoyed their Christmas Social at The Cut Café.

Entertainment was provided by Mark Michells who narrated seasonal tales amusing, poignant and mysterious. Excellent refreshments were provided by The Cut Café.

In 2022, our u3a groups continue to meet and enjoy a variety of activities either in person or using Zoom. Our next "open to all" monthly talk at The Cut is scheduled for Tuesday 15th February 2:30pm when Eleonora Gardnary joins us from Ely to give a talk about "The Weaker Vessel: A Woman's Lot in the 17th Century". Were women merely their husband's housekeeper and heir maker, or did they have their own positions and power? There will be some interesting revelations in the lives of our forebears.

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to this collection, and the Coop management for allowing this collection. All those who have taken a 'Fill-a-Jar' home and returned it full, and all who have put their spare change in the collection boxes that local businesses have kindly allowed us to put in their shops. Also, £190 has been raised from all the foreign coins donated to HDCF. Without the wonderful generosity of all these people, and every one who has donated in any way, we could not continue our work. Thank you, one and all.

Activities Our very successful 'Singing with Friends' and 'Art and Craft' sessions will continue into May 2022. Many of our families that are living with dementia are benefiting greatly from these groups.

We are hoping to start a 'Ladies' Lunch Club' at the end of February. It will take place once a month at the Angel.

If anyone would like further information on any of these groups, please contact Teresa Fyfe on: 01986 875461.

Finally, for anyone wanting further information about the work of HDCF, or how to support us, please contact us at: information.hdcf@ btinternet.com.

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Film Matinee We had intended to show the film 'The Last Letter from my Lover' on January 18th. Due to Covid, problems we have decided to now show the film on 15th March. We do apologise for any inconvenience caused, and look forward to seeing you in March.

Thanks The work of the HDCF depends so much on the generosity of people supporting us, and there are so many people we have to thank. We would like to express our gratitude to all the following: Heveningham Hall Trust for their very generous grant. The management and staff of First Choice Home Care for donating £139, the proceeds of their family Christmas raffle.

Mr and Mrs Forder for donating £330 raised from their Christmas lights display. We thank them and the other residents of Greenbank for the amazing display. Marie and Lyndsey Davies who generously donated £225 from their wedding gifts.

We wish them a long and happy life together. The families of Dr. Raymond Cook and Mrs Pat Fiot for the generous donations in lieu of flowers. Reshape's Kelvin Bowen for displaying the HDCF advertising board in his shop window. We're sorry to see that he's closing and wish him all the very best.

Thanks to all who donated to HDCF instead of sending Christmas cards. Southwold Rotary and members of the HDCF committee for helping raise £230 at the Co-op. We'd like to thank all who donated

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Popular bench replaced for benefit of Beccles community A popular bench in Beccles has been replaced thanks to funding from the Beccles, Bungay, Halesworth and villages Community Partnership.

The bench (located at the west of St Michael's Church Tower) was originally installed

by Beccles Rotary Club in 2005 and has become a popular spot for local people to sit, chat and meet new people.

Having fallen into disrepair, a replacement bench was needed and following a successful application for funding from the Community Partnership's Small Grants scheme, Beccles Rotary Club were awarded £436.00 to install a new bench and a plaque.

Cllr Judy Cloke, East Suffolk Ward Councillor for Bungay and Wainford and Chair of the Beccles, Bungay, Halesworth and villages Community Partnership, said: "Rotary Clubs

undertake a considerable amount of charitable activity in local communities, which is often unrecognised or acknowledged.

It has been a pleasure to support this project to replace the bench at St Michael's Church. Benches are so important as a means of taking the weight off one's feet when shopping, sitting down and talking to strangers or as a meeting point, so they help discourage loneliness in society."

Speaking at the recent cheque presentation, Neil Peek, President of the Beccles Rotary Club, said: "It is with great pleasure that we dedicate this seat to the community, and may it bring joy and happiness to all that use it for many years to come."

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25th February and the last session will be on Friday 18th March. You can book online at www.wea. org.uk or by telephoning 0300 303 3464 quoting reference no C2228381. The cost is £47.40.

For further details, contact wenhaston.branch@wea.ac.uk or 01502 478977. No previous knowledge or qualifications are required to join this course.

The WEA is a charity founded in 1903 to bring high quality education into the heart of communities. Many courses are now delivered online, a contributory factor perhaps in the demise of a number of branches in this area of Suffolk. However, in Wenhaston, the branch committee believes that face-to-face learning is still popular and we hope for the continued support of students.

So get online or telephone and book your place now to join a friendly band of students. After all, who doesn't like a fun quiz?

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Everyone aged 16 and above is welcome with no need to book.

Online events coming up include: Yoga with Emily, Virtual Café, Quiz and Laughter Yoga.

All details can be found on the wellbeing website under social events.

We've recently teamed up with Halesworth Volunteer Centre to offer a coffee and catch up meeting once a month at Chinny's Sports Bar in the event room.

Everyone aged 16 and above is welcome with no need to book.

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Following the highly successful autumn 2021 course, the Workers' Educational Association (WEA) Wenhaston Branch is now looking forward to the spring term. Our tutor Denise Bianchini, will deliver 'From the Renaissance to Modern Italy' over six sessions beginning on Friday 4th February at 10am at Wenhaston Village Hall, Hall Road, IP19 9EP. This course is aimed at everyone with an interest in everything Italian. Italy is a country with a fascinating and complicated past and this will give you a brief overview of the middle ages, the Renaissance period, the Risorgimento (unification), Italy's place in the world wars, Mussolini and the Fascist era leading into post-war and modern politics.

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December was, once again, a busy month for the Rotary Club of Woodbridge Deben as we assisted Santa on the Christmas sleigh.

December 5th saw us at the very successful Christmas Regatta and Market at Whisstock's Place and on Saturday 11th we were in the Thoroughfare in Woodbridge. We also spent six evenings touring Martlesham and Kesgrave. Santa had a special gift for one resident of Martlesham Heath when Rotarian Richard Boother was presented with a Paul Harris Fellowship, a Rotary award which recognises exceptional service to the club and community. In total, just over £2,500 was collected for our Charitable Trust, which

contributions or provided hours of services free of charge towards making this £350,000 infrastructure project possible.

Due for completion in the first quarter of 2022, the garden will not only provide a wonderful green place to dwell and recharge, but also offers better access from the car park to the high street, massively improves the church/community hall facilities, provides a bandstand for concerts, talks and public events, an area for concert seating, and a communal space for local markets.

But more than anything, it provides Leiston with the community hub it so desperately needs. Although the work is

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Woodbridge Charity Christmas Card Shop success!

The Woodbridge Charity Christmas Card Shop has had fantastic year raising funds for over twenty local and national charities.

The shop is organised by Woodbridge 41Club, and proceeds are used to support local charities and other good causes. The shop is especially important this year as many charities are facing a significant drop in donations, due to Covid.

The 41 Club organiser, Roger Parker commented: "I'm delighted that we have raised over £33,000 for a range of local and national charities. Over the past twenty-nine years, we've

There may have been a gentle clatter as the wall between the United Church and the Coop car park came down, but to Leiston Community Land Trust (LCLT), it sounded more like a mighty roar! After two years of consultation, design, planning and fundraising, the work of creating a magnificent community garden and thoroughfare has begun.

The community spirit, foresight and generosity of the United Church has enabled the LCLT to pull together a cabal of public-spirited supporters to make this dream a reality. Nearly fifty organisations, ranging from large public bodies to small local companies, have made financial

raised £956,000, a staggering amount! I'm very grateful to all the shop volunteers who were willing to help in these difficult times. It's great that so many people continue to buy their cards and help these deserving causes."

The shop stocked cards from over twenty different charities.

This includes favourites such as RNLI, Marie Curie Cancer, Barnardos, Blue Cross and Amnesty. Additional local charities include St. Elizabeth Hospice, East Anglian Children's Hospices, Somersham Ward, East Anglian Air Ambulance and Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

We start this year thinking about the plans we have for the coming year and that the Woodbridge Branch RBL will be celebrating its 100th anniversary.

To mark this occasion, we'll be holding an event on the 27th of August on Kingston playing fields. We'd like to invite charities and local stall holders to join us on the day with their own stalls and share in the celebrations.

Non-charitable stall holders will be welcome and all we ask of them is a donation to the poppy appeal.

If you're interested in joining us, please contact Brian Fisk the Branch Chairman on email: brian-fisk.rbl@hotmail.co.uk.

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Saxmundham Museum Quiz Night 5th February 2022 Saxmundham Museum is planning to hold its annual Quiz Night on Saturday 5th February, should conditions allow. This event has always proved popular in the past. Although sadly, the event has not been held for the past two years due to the pandemic.

Assuming Covid restrictions allow, we hope to resume on Saturday 5th February at 7pm in The Market Hall. Tickets will be on sale at Crisps Newsagents from early January priced at £30 for a team of six. There will be a licensed bar and also a raffle, so reserve your place now.

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Dates for the diary: • TBC: Falklands Remembrance Parade in coordination with the South Atlantic Medal Association.

• 3rd June: Queens Platinum Jubilee.

• 27th August: Woodbridge branch 100th anniversary celebration.

• 29th October: Poppy appeal launch.

• 11th November: School children's remembrance service on Market Hill.

• 12th November: Grave-side remembrance at the war graves in the New cemetery.

• 13th November: Remembrance Sunday.

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Horse Society, told us of his life working with the Suffolk Punch.

He arrived at the Hollesley Stud in 1978 with a knowledge of horses but little idea of breeding, but with the help of a local vet, Ryder Davis, he soon became an expert.

Bruce entertained members with amusing anecdotes of introducing the mares to the stallion, and the subsequent birthing and feeding processes. A founder member of The Suffolk Punch Trust, Bruce advised that the Suffolk Punch must be the colour Chesnut (not misspelt) although there are seven shades of chesnut from light to dark mahogany. Unfortunately, there is a limited market now for the horse and consequently the Suffolk Punch is high on the endangered breed list.

In the UK, members of Inner Wheel support refuge centres for abused women, child centres and drop-in centres, school breakfast clubs and much more.

Inner Wheel in Great Britain and Ireland raised over £2.8 million for various charities in the two years prior to Covid. All this was carried out in the spirit of friendship and service. However, in these testing times, it's proving much more difficult to provide service to our local community and, together in friendship, raise much needed funds for local charities, but we're resolved to do what we can.

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will enable the club to continue supporting a range of local, national and international charities. President Deirdre and all members would like to thank the public once again for their generous support.

On Wednesday January 26th (subject to no further Covid restrictions), the Memory Café will resume at Woodbridge Football Club from 10:30am to 12 midday. We look forward to once again welcoming sufferers of all forms of memory loss and their carers for refreshments, conversation and entertainment.

If you'd like any further details of the Memory Café, please contact Rotarian Martin Kenyon on 01394 386933.

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Testing, testing... Yes, we live in "testing" times. President Sally Pearson asked members to do a lateral flow test before attending our January meeting and to wear warm clothes as all the windows in the meeting room at Ufford Park Hotel would be open. She didn't know that it would be one of the coldest days so far this winter, but all willingly complied. Testing times yes, as decisions were taken by the club committee to postpone a lunch planned for 10th January to mark International Inner Wheel Day, and our annual quiz so ably devised by club member Deirdre, and presented by her husband Tom Griffin has been postponed from February to a date yet to be decided. Both of these events would have raised much needed funds for charities, but, for now and with fingers crossed, planning for a Fashion Show in April will continue. The Memory Café, run in conjunction with the Woodbridge and Woodbridge Deben Rotary Clubs and held on the last Wednesday of each month at Woodbridge FC, with appropriate health and safety measures in place, will continue to be held for the time being.

Members marked the passing of a long-standing member, Joan Hutchinson, who died before Christmas. It was also with great sadness that members heard of the resignation of a member.

These are testing times, too, for the Suffolk Punch horse, the pride of the County. Our January Speaker, Bruce Smith, a past President of The Suffolk

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Despite Covid, Woodbridge Chess Club have had a terrific start to the season, leading Division 2 of the Suffolk League with fourteen points out of a possible twenty. Our closest rivals Bury B are on eight points from twenty and, although a number of teams have matches in hand, promotion to Division 1 seems more and more likely.

Particular congratulations go to Dan Such who has won all his games so far despite being considerably outgraded. In November, Woodbridge also won the U6000 East Anglian Chess Union Team Championship with Sam Gaffney and Harry Elman completing hat-tricks. Not bad for the youngest club in Suffolk!

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Project Owl - Secrets of the night "It's always thrilling to see or hear one of our native owls and I know these birds hold a fascination for many of us. We're fortunate to have a knowledgeable speaker from the British Trust for Ornithology to tell us all about them." 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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Following on from the Council's investment in Kingston Field during this financial year, which saw a new pedestrian bridge, enhanced play equipment and (being installed during January) a new hardsurfaced pathway, the Council is considering making substantial investment in Elmhurst Park.

In conjunction with East Suffolk Council's bid to the Government's Changing Places Toilet Fund, this Council is

considering allocating £20,000 to enable such a facility to be provided in Elmhurst Park.

In addition, the Council is considering upgrading the existing toilets, and increasing the range of fully-accessible children's play equipment. Funding is also being allocated for a sensory garden.

Whilst unable to find additional land for new allotments, the Council is considering the creation of a community garden, and having already jointly-funded

design work on a 20mph scheme for Woodbridge, is likely to fund its installation.

Inevitably there is likely to be a small increase in Council Tax, to cover these major works as well as inflation; this is currently forecast as less than 20p per week for a Band D household. Before we finalise the budget, we'd like to hear the views of our residents - please send them by email to: deputytownclerk@woodbridgesuffolk.gov.uk.

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Do you feel overwhelmed by the problem of climate change and wonder what you can do to be part of the solution? Do you believe that small actions can have an impact?

The 'Just one bottle' campaign was launched on January 1st 2022 by many of the zero-waste and refill shops in Suffolk and around the country. Here in Woodbridge, Cupboard Love is promoting this campaign to encourage people to try refilling just one bottle for the year. We hope to encourage people who want to do their bit to help reduce plastic waste to just start small. Making big, drastic changes to our shopping habits can sometimes be overwhelming and may not be sustainable so go for 'Just one bottle' instead - maybe your washing-up liquid, hand soap, shampoo or conditioner. If each household did this, imagine the impact it would make! There are about 7,000 homes in Woodbridge, so that could save 7,000 bottles from landfill!

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It's often cheaper to refill your existing bottles and if you only need a small amount at a time, that's also fine!

The household liquids stocked by the local refill shops are largely British-made using cruelty-free and plant-based ingredients.

They're just as effective as regular cleaning liquids, without the palm oil, synthetic scents and harsh chemical ingredients. They'll be better for your skin and general health.

Because these liquids are produced in this country, there's a reduced carbon footprint, especially as several of the suppliers offer a closed-loop system whereby the plastic containers are returned, cleaned and reused - so there's not even any need for recycling.

Many members of the public feel powerless against the effects of climate change and that they're not able to contribute in the fight against it. The rates of climate anxiety are rising fast. This campaign is about empowering individuals and showing people that together, with one small change, we can ALL contribute

to the fight against climate change.

You can find Cupboard Love at Woodbridge Market on Thursdays or Framlingham Market on Tuesdays - Where you can also refill your bags and jars with foodstuffs such as pasta, rice, lentils, nuts and dried fruit. Other local businesses who will happily refill your liquid bottles are: Refill Eco and Poppy's Pantry.

Happy refilling - join the campaign today!

Although most boats are now lifted out for that essential winter maintenance, and sailing is at a minimum, there's still an active social on shore programme and members are currently enjoying Wednesday suppers and weekend lunchtime bars. The club are lucky to have a well ventilated hall, where all functions can safely take place.

Woodbridge Cruising Club members celebrated the festive season in style with the Commodore's Christmas Party.

Members enjoyed a sumptuous three course meal, with duck, followed by a choice of nine delicious home-made puddings.

Many thanks to Janet Sparrow and her wonderful team who arranged such a lovely evening, and the choir who provided such fun entertainment. The New Year's Day walk was well attended by both members and dogs, and was an enjoyable stroll around Woodbridge organised by Bram, followed by welcoming, homemade hot soup.

The last talk of 2021 was

by Paul Bragg on Biscay Harbours, this was an amusing and illuminating talk; very inspiring for those who have not yet visited the Biscay Ports and

bringing back fond memories for those who have. Paul gave a personalised view of sailing the west coast of France, the best ports and anchorages, with numerous helpful hints, from weather apps to the best boulangeries.

The Sunday talk programme of 2022 is well under way, with talks on the RNLI, South Africa in the Second World War, and Anglo Saxon ship building.

Additional activities include Jetsam, the ukulele band with a Beatles concert in aid of the very worthwhile Woolverstone Project.

Members are already looking forward to cruises for 2022, and Andy the cruise captain is working hard to arrange these. Planned ports include well-loved favourites such as Walton Backwaters, Ramsgate, Southold and London. Cruising in company is one of the best reasons for joining the club.

If the activities sound intriguing, then log onto the club website, www.woodbridgecruisingclub. org. New members are welcome, whether you own a motorboat or yacht, or are keen to start sailing.

If you're new to sailing (or need to brush up your skills), then the club's training officer runs RYA courses. Again all details are on the club website.

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shadow puppets. Members also devised and produced a twentyminute film involving vampires and zombies. These performances served to educate the public as to their many creative abilities.

External activities included gardening in a community garden, trips to the theatre, days out to the beach and visits to local zoos etc.

Following on from its success, PASTEL later extended its services to include all vulnerable adults forming a weekly Cooking Club and setting up the weekly pop-up SMILE Café.

"It's a truly sad outcome and we'll really miss all our 'past and last' members. It has been a genuine privilege for the volunteer directors to plan and implement such an exciting range of activities.

Our aim was to encourage and support our members in their personal development and their greater enjoyment of life. Many friends have been made, laughter shared and precious enduring memories created. In particular, I'd like to offer my sincere thanks to all our 'past and last' volunteers, who truly helped to make it all possible." Don Tricker, Founding Volunteer Director, PASTEL CIC. But all is not lost. PASTEL leaves a legacy in the form of the pop-up SMILE Café, originally started nearly ten years ago. It's now been relaunched by the Rotary Club of Saxmundham and District, and will 'pop up' every Wednesday at the new Fromus Centre. For more information, please visit: www.smile-cafe.org.uk.

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After over fifteen years of successfully providing the awardwinning PASTEL Saturday Club service for young adults with autism and learning disabilities, the volunteer directors have been forced to call it a day due to the enforced closure since March 2020 resulting from the continuing Covid pandemic. During this time, the changing circumstances for everyone would have meant a complete relaunch of the service, with all the associated funding and recruitment demands.

Prior to forming the PASTEL Saturday Club (which operated for five hours, twice a month), PASTEL members and their parents had no opportunity for respite other than relatively expensive alternatives. As such, PASTEL met the needs of both members and their families, and is therefore a great loss to both.

Although most members came from the Saxmundham area, such was the attraction of the service that some came from as far afield as Ipswich and Felixstowe, eagerly supported by their parents.

As well as reducing social isolation and providing stimulating activities, clients were able to make new friends and boost their selfconfidence - effectively, forming an alternative 'family' outside their home and school environment.

The wide range of group activities included public performances of Morris dancing, a hip-hop music and dance theatre event, a 'set' at the Sax Music Festival and a drama production involving

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East Suffolk u3a's 2022 speaker programme offers a stimulating insight into a variety of topics to fill the winter months.

Talks are open to all members, and guests are invited to come along and sample the benefits of joining u3a.

• Thursday 10th February 2pm-4pm at Market Hall, 29 High Street, Saxmundham, IP17 1AF. The Aldeburgh Lifeboat: The work of the boat and its crew.

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• Monday 28th February 2pm4pm at Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Bell Lane, Kesgrave, IP5 1JF. A walk through history: The story of a footpath along the line of the Berlin Wall. Presented by Gerald Jenkins.

• Thursday 3rd March 10:30am-12:30pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Felixstowe, IP11 7EL. Political correctness, the new insanity: Do pressures constrain what we write, say

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• Thursday 10th March 2pm4pm at Market Hall, 29 High Street, Saxmundham, IP17 1AF. The River Deben: A history and description of the tidal and fresh water. Presented by Robert Simper.

While all necessary guidance and precautions followed, we advise members to check the u3a East Suffolk website to avoid unnecessary journeys should meetings be cancelled or postponed. East Suffolk u3a offers its members the choice of 160+ different interest groups to enjoy. Membership is open to everyone who is no longer in full-time work.

For details, please visit the website: www.u3aeastsuffolk. org.uk, call: 01473 401878 or email: membership@u3aeast suffolk.org.uk.

The festive season is now over as are some New Year resolutions Sizewell Karate Club (SKC) are continually welcoming new members including those who need a new New Year's resolution.

So whatever your objectives are, SKC can help you achieve them.

Karate helps you learn about yourself, self-control and trains your mind and spirit as well as your body, and it gives you the confidence to face all sorts of challenges; emotional as well as physical. Karate also teaches you to defend yourself, and helps to keep you fit and supple.

The club opened again last year after being forced to shut down because of the pandemic restrictions. SKC received a restart grant from East Suffolk Council.

The club has bought additional cleaning/PPE/equipment etc, to ensure everyone is Covid-safe when training at the club. The club has updated their risk assessments, including Covid 19 protocols. The club has also updated the website: www.slkc.co.uk.

SKC has been in existence since 1988, the longest running karate club in the area. The club is focussed on providing high quality traditional Shotokan karate. The club has significant success in the past in sports karate competitions culminating with many local and national champions. Both the club and the instructors have won many awards including coach of the year and health and wellbeing awards.

SKC is made up of children, adults and families training together.

SKC has links to other clubs in the USA and Spain. The clubs range from Shotokan, Renshinkan, Shorin Ryu and Goju Ryu. The instructors are DBS checked and are fully insured, together being experienced first aiders.

SKC trains at Sizewell Sports and Social Club, King George's Avenue, Leiston, IP16 4JX on Tuesdays from 6pm-8pm. The FIRST LESSON IS FREE! So you have nothing to lose! Just come along and see us. For more information, visit: www.slkc. co.uk, Facebook or call/message Richard on: 07985 463738.

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The success of the vaccine rollout has helped keep the Omicron variant at bay, and I am hopeful that we can begin looking forward to a happier and more prosperous 2022.

However, the winter months are likely to be challenging for many, as once again, the UK is facing an energy price squeeze with home heating and energy bills set to rise.

There are two main reasons why the UK energy market is in crisis - both can be pinned on previous policy failures, but neither is directly related to the UK's push for renewables. The energy price spike is due to the UK's reliance on imported gas, not its reliance on renewables.

Gas accounts for about two fifths of UK energy consumption and, as the dominant source of home heating, effectively sets energy prices. Markets set the gas price and as Britain imports almost all of its gas, those markets are determined by global supply and demand. Additionally, UK nuclear capacity has dwindled,

and coal is, for good reason, a dirty word. Britain's base load, in other words, the energy on which we can always rely, has become increasingly dependent on justin-time supplies of liquid natural gas, imported into our homes via inter-connectors with the continent. This is not a strategy for long term energy security, and it needs to change.

Energy security is expensive, but I'm pleased that the Government is finally getting on with the job of passing new laws to allow vital investment into new UK based carbonneutral forms of electricity. This may result in a short term rise in bills but will pay dividends in the long run - investing now will improve our energy security and make us less vulnerable to energy price rises and volatility in the future.

The other policy failure results from the way in which the energy price cap is implemented.

Many smaller energy suppliers are going out of business as they are forced to absorb price rises

and cannot change prices for a six-month period. This reduces competition in the energy market and in the longer term, further increases prices for consumers.

At the very least the Ofgem cap should be set every three months and I shall be doing all I can to make the case in Parliament for this important change in how the energy price cap operates.

As household bills rise again, the wrong decision would be to scrap environmental levies which only accounted for 23% of energy bills in August, compared with 34% for the wholesale electricity costs. It is the jump in these wholesale energy prices since August that has been the problem and not the green levies which provide an investment in keeping energy prices lower for consumers in the future.

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