Halesworth & Southwold Community News November 2021

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• Good selection of plants for Autumn/Winter interest • Onion sets and garlic • Spring bulbs • House plants • Good selection of dog beds, Winter coats, light-up collars • Wellies • Door mats • Logs, coal and kindling

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Halesworth Town Council

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I'd like to express my sincere thanks to my family for organising such a wonderful surprise party for me at my granddaughter's on my 90th birthday on September 26th.

The whole family were there including some who'd come a very long way.

Thanks also to my relatives, friends and neighbours for the lovely cards you sent me. It was a wonderful day.

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Saturday 13th November at 7:30pm St Mary’s Church, Halesworth, IP19 8LL Pakefield Singers, conductor Vetta Wise with Tim Patient (organ) and soloists Tickets - £10 (age 16 & under free) Tickets available from Halesworth Bookshop, Take Note Music on Grove Road, Lowestoft and on the door.

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bus, we'll be organising another trip to the Factory Shop in Wrentham on the 21st October.

If you struggle to get out and about but would like to do a bit of shopping for the autumn, please ring Karen on 875600. We always have a cup of tea and piece of cake afterwards and the last trip was a riot.

Our Community Car Service remains very busy, so if you cannot travel independently but need to get to an important medical, hospital or personal appointment, do give us a call as soon as you get your appointment and we'll help if we can. Just ring Helen or Kay on 874290, the Car Service is open for bookings Mondays to Fridays from 9am1pm.

It's AGM time.

Our AGM will take place by Zoom on Tuesday 19th October 2021 at 7pm. If you'd like to hear about our activities over the last year, please contact our office team on 874290 to book your place and we'll send you the Zoom link.

accommodating and enthusiastic and want to maintain this special relationship. On April 2nd 2022, Eitorf will be sending their flamboyant Marching Band to the Day of Dance event in Halesworth and this is a sight you really do not want to miss! There'll be return trips to France and Germany and transport is usually provided. It might help if you have a little French or German or least a willingness to try and other than that it's really open for all. So if this has piqued your interest, please get in touch through: clerk@halesworthtowncouncil. org.uk or 874517 and we'll pass on your interest to the Halesworth Twinning Society.

Finally, as Covid is still a threat during the forthcoming colder months, the Council has agreed that it'd need to limit the number of members of the public in the Day Centre to ten for Council meetings. This is to allow a reasonable level of social distancing for the public. To offset this, the Council will be looking to improve the quality of the Zoom/conference facilities for those who are able to view the meetings online.

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forms will be available from the Library and the Council offices.

The Council would like to inform residents that the 'We Made That' town centre connectivity report is now available to view online using the link on our website. Alternatively, a hard copy of the document will be available to view at the Library and at the Council offices.

The Council has since made a commitment to further research into the viability, costs, funding and timing of the suggested projects, in section seven of the WMT report.

As many of you know, Halesworth has been twined with Eitorf in Germany and Bouchain in France since 1982.

Back then, the three towns took a solemn undertaking to establish permanent exchanges between our towns. A separate group called Halesworth Twinning Society has worked tirelessly, to keep these connections going.

However, the numbers are dwindling and the Society needs new members. So, we're taking this opportunity to ask if you'd like to get involved. Our friends in France and Germany are very

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of the Partnership would like to thank all its members and all members of the public that have supported it over the years. The aim of Partnership was always to facilitate bringing and increasing footfall into the town. This has certainly been achieved as can be Thank you to Maureen and seen from the diverse facilities Rosemary who hosted a delicious that are available to residents and tea party at the Coop Café. Best visitors alike. of all, we got to celebrate Di's birthday too! Our parties are designed to bring people who live alone together to enjoy a bit of chat and delicious nibbles.

If you'd like to attend or know someone who you think would enjoy getting together, please give FOR ALL YOUR PERSONAL AND BUSINESS STATIONERY Karen a call on 875600.

We were also delighted to 2022 CALENDARS AND DIARIES welcome Zoe and Susie from CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARDS the Halesworth Branch of NFU Mutual. We're very grateful to AND LOTS OF the team at NFU Mutual for the CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS fantastic financial support they have given us.

ART AND CRAFT MATERIALS Feeling crafty?

INKJET CARTRIDGES We'll be running a number of craft sessions throughout Opening times until further notice the winter. If you're interested 10am-3pm Mon-Sat (closed on Thursdays) in taking part, please contact 57 THOROUGHFARE, HALESWORTH, the office on 875600. Lindsey SUFFOLK IP19 8AR TEL/FAX 01986 873742 and Karen will be leading the sessions with some special guests, so expect sessions on knitting and sewing, drawing, making Christmas gifts. Watch this space.

And with the help of the Hact

On 13th April 2021, a Zoom meeting was held of the Trustees and members of the Halesworth and Blyth Valley Partnership.

The unanimous decision was made at that meeting that the Charity Commission be contacted and the Partnership be dissolved. This has now happened.

The Chairman and Trustees

The Council has agreed to extra funding to help towards the costs of the festive lights this year and also agreed that a brass band will have permission to play in the park on Saturday the 27th November.

It's been a difficult and troubling time for the Halesworth Events Management group who valiantly organise the Festive Lights event every year. The lack of fundraising opportunities during the lockdown periods and more recently (the increased costs related to complying with Suffolk County Council's latest safety and licensing requirements) meant that this year, the costs are much more than anticipated. The event will go ahead, the town will be joyfully lit and we hope everyone enjoys themselves.

Following the extraordinary meeting of the Council when the planning applications for Campus and Castle Meadow Care were considered, the Council agreed that a survey would be conducted to gauge the opinion of the residents over the development of the former Middle School site.

The Council felt this was necessary as it was very concerned that the latest proposals may not be reflecting the resident's aspirations for this site. The result of the survey will be presented to East Suffolk Council's Planning Committee and the link to the survey will be posted on the front page of the Council's website shortly and for those who prefer to use pen and paper, the survey

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We're getting back into the community with our wellbeing walks. The next local walk is in Bungay, meeting at Outney Common on Wednesday the 27th of October at 1:30pm. We also hold walks across Waveney and Norfolk. The details for these can be found on the wellbeing website.

On Thursday October 21st, wellbeing are holding their free champion training at 10:30am via Zoom. This is a course aimed at those who wish to increase there understanding of mental health.

Spaces for the course can be booked via the wellbeing Norfolk and Waveney Eventbrite page or for more information, you can

email: socials@wellbeingnandw.co.uk Every Tuesday evening at 6pm, we hold various socials including quiz nights, crosswords together and meditation. We continue to hold our monthly laughter yoga sessions with the wonderful Mand. The next session is Friday the 29th of October at 10:30am.

For more information on our socials, the community development team, webinars and self help, you can visit the Norfolk and Waveney website, you can email the team at: socials@wellbeingnandw.co.uk or on social media on Twitter (@ Wellbeingsocia1) and Facebook (@WellbeingNandW).

u3a Harleston and District cases and will give details of the biological forensic aspects of crime investigation. Not for the faint-hearted! Further details can be found on our website: www.u3asites.org.uk/harleston/ events or by phoning Kim Poulton on 01986 788149.

Have you ever wondered what Nordic walking is... or whether it's for you? Well, it's for almost everyone!

Using the upper body to work muscles we don't often use, it works the heart, gently rotates the lower back, takes a third of the pressure off knees, hips, ankles and feet, and generally makes walking almost double its potential for fitness. Using over 90% of the bodies muscles, (swimming only uses 63%), you soon find that you're more supple in areas of the body that previously struggled.

As we get older, our balance begins to go, Nordic walking can help with this, not just because the poles keep us upright! But because the technique helps align areas of the brain too. All in all, it's a total body workout, but out in the air, with good company and lovely countryside.

To join a class, you need to be reasonably fit and able to walk

three or four miles with ease. The poles propel you along, so you'll find you walk faster than normal.

Once your stride lengthens, the core of the body tightens, and the benefits of Nordic walking begin to take effect!

Classes coming soon to Bungay. To find out more, email Maggie at magsnordic@gmail. com (or ring 07736 929773). I often can't answer the phone if I'm leading a walk, so email first if you can't get me on the phone.

Poles are supplied during classes.

I've been teaching Nordic walking for the past fourteen years and taught in many colleges

and holiday companies over the country, as well as locally in Suffolk. So if you're looking to learn something new, enjoy the outdoors, meet new people, and get a bit fitter at the same time, then get in contact and join the world of Nordic walking!

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The u3a Harleston and District's next meeting and talk is on Wednesday 17th November at 2pm in St John's Church, Harleston. The talk, entitled 'Blood, Sweat and Fears', is a presentation by ex-forensic scientist Mary Newton, who's worked on many high profile

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An update from Norfolk and Waveney Wellbeing

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about the show and meet the production team.

There's no commitment at this stage or the following stage, which is the read-through of the script, this will be held the following Wednesday. Now the exciting bit, auditions will commence 8th November with show rehearsals commencing 29th November.

To see a little of what we do, our next production is 'Curtain Up', where we've joined with our junior section (Rising Stars) to showcase songs from musical theatre. This runs 20th to 23rd October.

We're really excited to welcome you all back, so let the fun begin!

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Now that theatre doors are open again, we're looking forward to the return of our past members and very much hoping to attract new members to our amateur musical theatre group. If singing or dancing isn't your thing, there are numerous backstage roles required to support our productions.

We'll very shortly be looking to cast our world premier April 2022 production, 'The Ballad of Robyn Hood'. This is a musical comedy about a theatre group who have hit upon hard times. With no money for license fees, they're forced to perform the terrible shows written and starring local bully Maureen Desmond whose latest show, 'Thatcher - the Musical' has just finished. The story goes that Aunt Christine once spent a bohemian summer in Paris in the sixties where she shared a garret with two young musicians, the 'soon to be famous' Andrew Laird Warbler and Tim Rhys.

After a particularly bohemian party, the boys decide to head off to Buenos Aires where Tim has an idea about a new show. Their musical about Robyn Hood is abandoned but Christine brings it home with her where it stays undiscovered for many years.

The show follows the story of the society's struggle to get the show to stage as Maureen (furious at having her next show overlooked) tries her best to sabotage it.

Rehearsals are in Beccles and our performances are held in Beccles Public Hall. If you're interested in becoming involved, why not come along to the preview evening. This is being held Monday 1st November at 7:30pm in the Quaker Hall, Beccles where you'll find out

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to the 'rural coffee caravan': "We were met by a lovely, friendly bunch of people and offered as much tea and cake as we desired!

Mrs C had a wonderful time on her first outing since lockdown.

She's now booked on to another outing being arranged by BACT. This is a wonderful outcome and exactly what the project is about."

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Air Cadets Padre. We were also honoured to have with us and representing the RAF, Wg.Cdr Kim Balshaw MA RAF (retired) who delivered the address and also the exhortation: 'They Shall Grow Not Old'. Many civic guests included our Beccles Mayor, the chairman of Waveney District Council, chairman of Kessingland PCC and representatives of many veterans associations including The Royal British Legion Beccles branch, also attended.

Following the service, a parade of Beccles 759 Sqd. RAF Air Cadets and the standards of the many veterans associations paraded outside the Church. Brian Vousden (the president of the local branch of RAFA) commented: "We'd like to thank all those who attended the commemoration of this very important day and the many unseen and often forgotten helpers and volunteers who make such a difference to the success of such a gathering. We thank you all."

St. Mary's Handbell Ringers, Halesworth We're delighted to be 'back in action!' The bells have been polished, our wide-ranging repertoire has been 'woken up' and we're ready to accept bookings for Spring 2022 onwards.

Meanwhile, we're planning some workshops where you can listen/have a go/learn more about what handbell ringing entails.

These workshops are open to all and will have a seasonal flavour...

Guaranteed to bring cheer and hope in these difficult times.

The team practises on a Tuesday afternoon 3pm-4pm at the Catholic Church Hall in Church Farm Lane, Halesworth.

You're invited to drop in on any of our practices to meet the team and listen to our music.

Our workshops will be advertised in the Community News and in local libraries.

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We've recently received funding thanks to East Suffolk Council and the East Suffolk Community Partnership funds to take people out to combat isolation and loneliness.

This is an exciting opportunity for Suffolk residents in and around Lowestoft, Beccles and Bungay.

Are you, or do you know anyone who is struggling to get out and socialise? Are you feeling anxious about leaving your home, or are you unsure of what groups or clubs are available?

We'll provide one-off, free transport from your home address and take you where you'd like to go. Maybe you'd like to go to visit a friend or for a trip to your local garden centre.

Project Officer, Chloe Andrews recently took a Beccles resident

The month of September holds a special place for members of the RAF, both serving and veterans.

On Saturday 18th September, the first 'Wings Appeal' collection for 2021 was held in Exchange Square. Many local families and visitors were calling at our marquee and we thank all those generous people whose contributions to our charity will make such a difference to those who help defend our nation.

The following day (19th September) was 'Battle of Britain Sunday'. This saw the RAF Ensign flying proudly from the Beccles Church Tower.

At 3pm, the parade and church service at St. Benet's Minster commenced with the entry of the standards for the church service and commemoration for those who made the supreme sacrifice in 1940.

The service was hosted by Fr. Martin Gowman OSB MA ARCO and also included Canon Ron Tuck, Norfolk and Suffolk Wing

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ADVERTORIAL

The Halesworth Neighbourhood Plan is coming Planning for the future Aspirational, practical and evidenced: Protecting what's good about Halesworth.

Our Plan is nearly ready, but we need to know what you think about our ideas and our recommendations.

The Neighbourhood Plan Weekender

The next steps

6/7th November at St Mary's Church, Halesworth Our Weekender is your chance to find out more about the plan and talk with the people who have brought it all together.

Enjoy a special exhibition, focusing on the seven big policy areas based on our vision and objectives and showing how we can make these real.

Take part in workshops to learn some of our exciting proposals and hear how we came to our conclusions.

Join us for a special Q and A and if

you cannot turn up in person, you can join us by Zoom. The event will be live-streamed so you can download it later too.

Delicious cakes, biscuits will be available to all.

For more information about the weekender, just go to the Town Council website: www. halesworthtowncouncil.org.uk. Just click on the Neighbourhood Plan icon to find out more.

How we created our Neighbourhood Plan We consulted with you at meetings, on Facebook, through surveys and feedback forms • We held a public meeting to agree we'd create a plan.

• We held a consultation event at Edgar Sewter School with over eighty-five participants.

• We leafletted every house in the town twice.

• We ran a survey to understand your Centre. hopes and aspirations for our plan.

• We organised a Zoom to look at • We commissioned a Housing Needs connectivity in the town.

Assessment, a Site Options and • We went 'Walkabout' with over Appraisal report and a Design Guide thirty people. report.

• We met with local businesses and • We held two consultation events with groups as well as talking to the Years 5 and 6 at Edgar Sewter School. District and County Council.

And then, we did a lot of writing...

• We held a consultation event with thirty children at the Apollo Youth

The technical bit

Our vision Halesworth will thrive because everything that we value today remains but we'll create a greener, more resilient and sustainable community for the future.

Get your hands on your plan!

From Tuesday 2nd November, you'll be able to access the draft of your Neighbourhood Plan. The plan is over one-hundred pages long, but you'll be able to download your copy from the Halesworth Town Council website: www.halesworthtowncouncil.org.uk Just click on the Neighbourhood Plan icon and it will take you to it.

Hard copies will be available for you to look at from Halesworth Town Council and Halesworth Library.

Some of you have asked us how our Neighbourhood Plan becomes a reality. Well there are just nine steps to heavenly Neighbourhood Planning...

Step 1: consultation.

Halesworth Town Council have Step 5: to approve the plan. This triggers a East Suffolk submit the draft plan formal process called Regulation 14, to an independent examiner.

Step 6: designed to ensure that our plan is Their report is published. properly scrutinised.

Step 7: Step 2: You read the plan and you comment There is a referendum, organised through a special online survey or fill and paid for by East Suffolk Council. in a paper version available from the Step 8: If the referendum supports the draft Town Council office. plan, it will be 'made' and becomes Step 3: We consider all comments and the Halesworth Neighbourhood Plan.

Step 9: the extent to which concerns can be Developers have to follow the plan addressed and then create a further when making planning applications, draft of the Neighbourhood Plan.

Halesworth Town Council can play Step 4: We submit the plan to East a part in making some of the plan's Suffolk Council and they publicise ideas a reality. the plan again and there is another (Just so you know: Halesworth Town Council is meeting on 1st November to discuss the plan. They've had opportunities to ask lots of questions over the last few months and have made helpful comments.

They may agree to approve the plan there and then. If they do, then our Weekender becomes a key part of the Regulation 14 process.)

Your Neighbourhood Plan needs

YOU!

• Download your copy of the plan from the 2nd November.

• Come to the Weekender on 6th/7th November.

• Share your thoughts, views and ideas.

For more information, visit the Halesworth Town Council website:

www.halesworthtowncouncil.org.uk Just click on the Neighbourhood Plan icon

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Halesworth War Memorial I recently led guided walks for Halesworth Heritage open days. I included Halesworth War Memorial garden.

I showed each group pictures of the site from the 19th Century to 1960. One postcard was particularly interesting, it shows many floral tributes around the base of the memorial. The card was posted 4th April, 1921 addressed to Miss A Muttitt at Hemsby Hall, Norfolk: "Dear Annie, I've sent you a pic of our War Memorial. You can just see our boys names on as it's taken four different ways so I thought you would like one with fondest love Amy." Two sisters and their two brothers.

Halesworth's War Memorial is at the southern end of The Thoroughfare.

In 1899, Crescent House, a chemist shop and a house burned to the ground. This revealed a new and impressive view of the church from the town, and residents wanted to keep it. A meeting of parishioners was called at the Town Hall to consider purchasing the Crescent House site and some

adjoining land. The meeting was chaired by the Reverend Upcher and nearly £300 was donated. A committee of fifteen was formed to gather subscriptions.

The site was purchased by the parish council and an Open Space Committee formed.

Reports to the Parish Council Mr Algar of Diss prepared a plan for a Public Pleasure Ground and Messrs S Howard laid the drains, a local gardener undertook the work with advice from Robert Crompton Notcutt. Plants and shrubs were purchased, but grass was considered too expensive to maintain so gravel with a central flower bed and shrubs was agreed.

13th December, 1920: The War Memorial Committee was given permission to erect a memorial to those fallen in the Great War, and the German gun standing there was removed by Mr Mills to Mr Rodwell's garden.

The War Memorial was put in the small public Pleasure Ground by local stone mason Frederick Barber and Mr Button supplied the turf free. The memorial was unveiled and dedicated on Sunday

March 6th, 1921 at 3pm. There then followed Reveille, the National Anthem and wreaths were laid on the memorial.

Halesworth war memorial is 15ft high (4.5720 metres), and 11ft (3.3528 metres) square at the base, 2ft 9ins (.8382 metres), steps all in a 3ft (.9144 metres) thick concrete foundation.

It's an Aberdeen granite obelisk on a three stepped pediment on a three stepped base. The three steps are common for grave stones as it represents the Trinity.

Halesworth community bus news What an interesting month it's been for the Halesworth Hoppa!

First of all, the weather was kind, which means we had lots of community hires, visiting some fabulous destinations. Our volunteers drove out to Cromer, Mannington Hall Gardens, Felixstowe, Ipswich Waterfront and Norwich, to mention just a few! Please check out our website for details of how to hire the Hoppa for community events and outings.

Then later in the month, we faced the fuel shortage. And the Hoppa just kept on running as normal. A massive thank you is due to Louise at Hammonds,

who made sure we got the fuel we needed to provide our essential community service.

Finally, a fond farewell to Mike Jackson and Michael Hunt who are retiring from driving the Hoppa. We thank them for their years of service to Halesworth Area Community Transport, and wish them well in their next endeavours. Everyone here will miss them very much.

Remember, we're always looking for new drivers and Bus Buddies. If you have a few hours a week to spare, we'd love to welcome you into our friendly team. To find out more, please call the office on 01986 875900.

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There’s a vast range of store cupboard items in the shop, including dried fruit and nuts, herbs and spices, jams and marmalades.

The perfect place for your Christmas shopping.

Bespoke luxury hampers and flowers for every occasion!

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Norfolk truffles, Belgian chocolates, a large range of gif t items, including locally made Soy wax candles, and lots more.

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We offer door-to-door delivery on all our range, plus one-off or weekly fruit and veg boxes.

Just phone us with your order, or send a message to our Facebook page.

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Carina and the team look forward to seeing you!

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Danny Mitchell Danny Mitchell ran a halfmarathon in Chelmsford, with all the sponsorship money going to HDCF. Many of us had the privilege of meeting him at our stall in the Thoroughfare, where he got £250 from local sponsors.

Very well done Danny, and thank you.

At the time of writing, I don't know how much these wonderful people raised in total, but we're so grateful, and will let you know next month.

Finally, may I remind you that our next film at The Cut in November will be Downton Abbey. It'll be shown at 2pm on Wednesday 15th, with doors opening at 1:45pm.

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and a further £90.70 from a collection, making a great total of £264.70. Our grateful thanks to all concerned.

Karen Prime from Edwards Restaurant and Theresa Utting On Sunday 3rd October, these two ladies ran a virtual full-length London marathon. A magnificent achievement, especially as they did it in record time. Half their sponsorship is for HDCF and the other half for Dementia UK. Karen and Kevin from Edwards also donated all the money from the afternoon teas sold that day to the charities. We offer our gratitude to Karen and Theresa, their support team, and all who sponsored them.

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We would just like to thank everyone for the cards of condolence, messages and donations following the sad passing of Betty.

She is greatly missed.

Chris and Mandy, Daniel and Jayne and families.

Since HDCF began in 2014, it's provided over 14,000 hours of respite care at a cost of nearly £250,000. The Fund is able to do this because of the incredible fundraising and generosity of local people.

While we do get some money from grants, we just couldn't do our work without this unbelievable support. We're grateful to all who donate, leave bequests in wills, and support our fundraising efforts.

This month, we particularly salute the efforts of these wonderful people.

The White Swan Darts Team and customers After working at Pearce & They held a match night and Kemp Ltd for fourty-seven years, I'd like to thank everyone donated £174.00 from the raffle, for their good wishes they have sent me following my retirement.

Sincere thanks goes to all the fantastic people I've worked with over those years. Also all the wonderful customers who I can now call friends.

To remembering Dad and Winston first starting up with a small store in Halesworth Press Yard, to having the shop in town for many years and then moving up to the business park.

Happy memories throughout my working life. They will always have a special place in my heart.

Chris Pearce to celebrate our 25th anniversary.

The sponsorship is a nice way to help raise awareness of Broadway in the local community. We're still growing and are proud to offer career opportunities in the area."

Please contact: recruitment@ broadwaycolours.com to register your interest in current or future roles.

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Halesworth Dementia Carers' Fund

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Holton-based manufacturer Broadway Colours is delighted to be the new shirt sponsor of Halesworth Town FC under 9's.

The family-owned business is to re-brand as 'Broadway', taking the opportunity to showcase their new logo on the shirts.

Managing Director Joe Maynard explained: "We're a community-spirited business and we're delighted to sponsor Halesworth Town Juniors. It's a lovely way to announce our re-brand locally. The shirts look great and I hope they help bring the team success. I'm really pleased with our new identity which appropriately conveys our scale, expertise and growing product range. It feels right as we continue to advance and prepare

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team who won the RBL's Fours competition held at Greenford in 1977 and 1978.

His love of his family, his joy in life and the everyday things, his commitment to doing a job well with his smile, must make you all feel proud to have known him.

In her address, the Revd Jane emphasised the characteristics of love, patience, kindness and selfeffacing which she said described Dick. He was loved by us all in our own way, but God's promise of eternal love and eternal life means that he's still with us.

The Commendation, Dismissal and Blessing took place in the Church and Music for Exit was 'You'll Never Walk Alone' by Andre Rieu.

Family mourners were: His wife Jill, Mr and Mrs Dale and Rachael Clarke (son), Cameron and Crispin Clarke (grandsons) and Jade Campbell, Mr and Mrs Peter Watling, Mr David Watling, Mr Andy Watling and Tanea (brothers-in-law), Stephen Watling, Me Clint and Emma Watling, Joe Watling and Shauna, Simon French and Sandra, Matthew French, Karl French (nephews), Mrs Julie Hinsley, Mrs Tracey Saunders, Mrs Pam Driver, Mrs Linda Brinded (nieces), Mr E Baldwin (cousin), David and Melanie Driver, Mrs Claire Chenery and Miss Donna Brinded.

There were family floral arrangements and the burial took place with the Committal in Halesworth Cemetery attended by the family. Donations in memory of Dick for Wenhaston Bowls Club may be gifted by cheque and sent c/o Rosedale Funeral Home, Arcadia House, 19 Market Place, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BB. Tributes may be left via the Much Loved online memorial site at: www.dickclarke.muchloved.com Derek Newby

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sadly, his mother died when he was nine years old and he was raised by his father and siblings, Jack, George, Bett and Eve. He met Jill Watling at a dance in the Rifle Hall when he was eighteen and they were married when he was nineteen and soon after they settled in Kennedy Avenue, Halesworth where their son Dale was born who later presented him with two grandchildren Cameron and Crispin who were his pride and joy.

His love for his family was paramount and he was devastated when sister Bett left to go back to the USA with her American husband who was stationed at Lakenheath.

Dick worked hard and was employed in the building trade and worked on the construction of Halesworth Police Station. He was later engaged by Howard Rotavators and in 1982 he joined Royal Mail and became a popular Postie, especially on the country rounds, where he stayed until retirement. His life was lived to the full, his passionate approach to sport and abilities as an allround sportsman produced many memorable incidents. He played football for Halesworth Town when they reached the final of the Suffolk Junior Cup and he had trials with Ipswich Town as a goalkeeper. One year, when playing for Wenhaston Football Club, out of the 115 goals scored Dick and Vic Reeves scored all but one of them.

With Terry Driver, he revived Halesworth Cricket Club in the 1980's bringing the oldies and youngsters together to keep the game going. He joined his brothers and became a member of Halesworth White Swan's very successful darts club who were playing in the Lowestoft Fishermen's Widows and Orphans Darts League and attendant competitions.

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A large number of sportsmen, former colleagues, friends and associates joined his family in St. Mary's Church, Halesworth on October 4th 2021 for a celebration for the life of Richard Charles Clarke who died suddenly on 5th September at James Paget Hospital. Music for entry was 'Wind Beneath my Wings' by Bette Midler. The service was conducted by the Revd Jane Held who welcomed the congregation and gave the collect and a Bible reading from 1 Corinthians 13: 4-13. The first poem (Sportsmen in Paradise) was read by daughter-in-law Rachael and great-niece Claire read the Second Poem 'Remember With Love'. A tribute 'Memories of a Bowling Man' was given by Mr Chris Peck, Wenhaston Club's captain of the Lowestoft league side who said that Dick was a sportsman and over the years he'd been heavily involved with football,darts, cricket and bowls.

He was very competitive and in every sport he played he took part to win.

He'd been a member of the Wenhaston Bowls Club for over twenty years and had been prominent in his own and the Club's successes, the latest being on 7th August this year when with Club Secretary Jake Moyes and John Robinson they won the Wenhaston 3-wood triples open tournament. Dick was delighted to see his name on the winners' Shield. The Club won the Lowestoft League again this year and Mr Peck concluded by saying that everyone at Wenhaston Bowls Club dedicated this year's Trophy to Dick who was loved and respected by the members.

Music for Reflection was 'There You'll Be' by Faith Hill.

'Dick's Story' was given for the family by the Revd Jane who said that Dick was born on 22nd February 1945, the 5th child of Mr and Mrs Frederick Clarke at their home in Mount Pleasant, Halesworth. Very

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2nd Halesworth Brownie pack Our first evening back was a beautiful early September evening. We all enjoyed being together once again with a picnic in the park followed by a scavenger hunt. We were delighted that some of the girls who are leaving us to go on to Guides were able to join us. We've welcomed Ruby already this term - We hope you enjoy your time with us at Brownies! Over the next few weeks, we'll be welcoming some more new members.

Our first week back in the United Reformed Church we were busy creating a display for the 'Edible England' flower festival in St Mary's Church. The girls were chuffed to come in second place.

Thanks to everyone who popped into the church and voted! Last week, we were busy colouring, cutting and sticking to make a harvest frieze, giving thanks for "all good gifts around us". We were sad to say farewell to Katie last week, who's heading off to university. We wish you all the best with your studies Katie and hope to see you occasionally when you get some holiday.

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by the act of Remembrance at the War Memorial in the arboretum.

The Royal British Legion will meet in the Thoroughfare along with the army cadets and other uniformed elements at 2:20pm and then move up to the church at 2:40pm. If anybody wants to join in the walk up to the church, please feel free.

If there are any queries or questions about any of the above please call Derek Draper (Chairman Halesworth RBL) 01986 872737.

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Halesworth WI report We welcomed several visitors and new members to join us at our last meeting at the Rifle Hall when Jackie Richardson gave a very interesting talk on "My Family of Tortoises". Jackie brought along three tortoises for us to admire, including a tiny one, only four days old.

We learnt about their habits, what to feed them on and the efforts that went to ensure they were kept safe and hibernated successfully in winter.

We're looking forward to a

The Halesworth Royal British Legion held its meeting in September, the first since February, 2020. It was good to get back together once more and see some old faces and also to welcome three new members, Dorinda Sexton, Colin White and John Barber.

Our meeting in November will be on the 16th at 7pm in the Stables which is located at the rear of the Angel Inn in Halesworth. So if you want to become a Legion member, please feel free to attend, male or female, you don't have to be ex-forces to join.

This years' Remembrance Service in Halesworth will be held on November 14th in St. Mary's Church at 3pm followed

county event held at the High Lodge, Darsham where the speaker will be Lady Tollemache who has been a Chelsea Flower Show designer, visiting Spexhall and Wissett WI for a talk on Pantomime dames and an outing to play ten-pin bowling games in Lowestoft.

Our next meeting will be Norma Howell telling us about medical detection dogs. We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 2pm at the Rifle Hall, new members welcome.

By the time you read this, we'll have had our first meeting at The Pear Tree Centre for more than nineteen months. As well as being introduced to the new Parkinson's nurse, I'm sure there will be a lot of catching up to do!

We'd like to say a very big thank you to the residents and neighbours of Barley Meadow for their generosity and support.

They raised an incredible £350 from a coffee morning, held in September, to raise funds to support those with Parkinson's disease in our community. Monies raised will help us to continue with that support.

For the past few weeks, several of our members have been joining

Helen Hayes at Holton Village Hall to 'Sing to beat Parkinson's'.

Great fun and very beneficial. The next session will be on Wednesday 20th October at 2pm.

Our November meeting will be at The Pear Tree Centre on Wednesday November 10th at 10am when Annette Dunning will be joining us to talk about Warm Homes.

If you have Parkinson's, or care for someone who does, do contact us for more information.

We're here to support you with information, friendship and understanding and some laughs along the way!

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An update from Halesworth Campus "The sooner the better. Don't forget the pool!"

"At last, a positive development for sports!"

"We support the new structure of a sports complex for future generations."

These were some of the enthusiastic comments left by visitors to Halesworth Campus's public exhibition at the Rifle Hall on September 18th.

With planning applications for the sports facilities and the care home complex awaiting decision from East Suffolk Council, it was time to show the people of Halesworth what they could expect to see delivered over the next couple of years.

More than fifty residents came to see the plans, and to hear the details as explained by Campus trustees. Visitors were also able to talk to Sanjay Kaushal of Castlemeadow Care and to Sherry Storer (Head of the newly reopened Skills Centre) who offered information about vocational courses offering young people qualifications and the potential for employment across the Campus site. Maureen Took and the W.I. sustained exhibitors and visitors with delicious complimentary cakes and hot drinks.

It's been a long road getting to this first planning application submission, yet the content has changed very little since the project was first conceived.

Adaptation has been key!

The current application for the outdoor floodlit grass and allweather pitches, is the first of three eventual applications. Campus trustees are keen to explain that although the first application might appear somewhat limited in scope, the next two applications will include the plans for the rest of the facilities, as presented

over the years. A decision on the first application is expected imminently.

Meanwhile, Halesworth Campus is delighted to hear that £1.6 million of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) has been earmarked for our first phase, meaning we can start very soon on construction of these two pitches which are so desperately needed in this area.

Next, in advanced preparation, is the application for the sports complex, including fifty-station gym, changing facilities, studios for a wide range of classes, a café and all the exterior landscaping including playgrounds and performance space, a trim trail and alfresco seating. All this is complementary to what is on offer at Halesworth Community Sports and Leisure, our sister organisation next door. They'll continue to offer tennis, bowls, martial arts, and football through the clubs on their site.

What unites everybody in Halesworth is the desire for a swimming pool, and Campus is determined to do everything possible to deliver one as part of a third planning application which will also include a three-court multi-sports hall and hard courts for tennis and netball. Some more funding has to be found but we're working closely with professional funding advisors already. And where there's a will, there's a way!

A concern among residents is the future of the cherished Apollo Youth Club, which has been on the Campus site for over fifty

years, but is now feeling its age.

The current building will have to come down once construction starts, but a group is forming within the town to explore the future of youth provision in Halesworth. If funding for a new building can be found, there's space on the Campus site for it. Halesworth Town Council is leading the initiative and Campus is keen to support.

Another worry that's been raised on the planning portal concerns microplastics and the 3G pitch. Halesworth Campus would like to offer residents reassurance that the management and maintenance process that will be implemented are best practice as set out by national sporting bodies and that the pitch is similar to others in regular use locally.

The quality of this type of playing surface has improved year on year and we'll have the most up-to-date version, providing one of the best playing surfaces in the area. As and when the legislation changes, and alternatives to rubber crumb are available, these will be used as replacement.

Thank you to everybody that took the time to visit us at the Rifle Hall. We appreciated the opportunity to display our plans.

We'll be publishing more news about the planning decision as we have it. Watch this space!

Harry made the brave decision to take on The Wissett Plough in September, 2020. Despite the lockdowns, he and his team have succeeded in building a good business and even won a Trip advisor award (‘The Travellers Choice’).

The business prides itself in using local suppliers as much as possible and preparing fresh food to order. Breakfast is now being served on a Saturday and Sunday morning and a sandwich menu is available at lunchtime together with a variety of meals.

The Christmas menu is available throughout December together with daily specials. We can cater for parties up to 30 and pre-orders must be given. Menus can be varied for dietary requirements but please call to discuss.

The Wissett Plough is an easy drive from Halesworth and less than 2 miles. It’s located on the street as you drive through the village. The car park is located at the rear of the pub and there’s additional parking in the village car park.

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If you don't fancy all the prep, cooking and washing up then why not take advantage of the many fabulous pubs, restaurants and hotels we have in the area.

Tables are sure to book up quickly so get ahead of the game and reserve your table nice and early to avoid disappointment.

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To Start Grilled Brie & Candied Walnuts with a Salad garnish & Crusty Bread Warm Prawn Salad in a Spicy Marinade with a Salad Garnish & Brown Bread & Butter Mushroom & Sherry Soup with Crusty Bread Slow Cooked Honey Glazed Gammon Platter with Crusty Bread Huntsman Vegan Salad Platter ∞∞∞ Main Course Please ring to check on availability and to make a provisional booking for your Roast Turkey with all the trimmings, served with Roast Potatoes, Roast Parsnips, festive lunchtime/evening meal Pigs in Blankets, Stuffing Balls, Yorkshire Pudding, Cauliflower Cheese & Seasonal Available from Monday 29th November to Friday 24th December Vegetables ∞∞∞ Slow Cooked Pork Belly served with Herby Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal 2 Course option Vegetables £20.95 Per Guest for 2 courses followed by coffee and mini mince pies Grilled Sea Bass served with Crushed New Potatoes & Green Beans with a Curry ∞∞∞ Drizzle 3 Course option Cranberry & Lentil Bake served with Hassleback New potatoes & Seasonal £25.95 Per Guest for 3 courses followed by coffee and mini mince pies Vegetables (Vegan) ∞∞∞ ∞∞∞ Senior Citizen option Desserts (Monday & Friday Lunchtimes 12pm–2pm) Christmas Pudding served with Brandy Butter, Custard, Cream or Ice Cream £13.50 Per Guest for a main & a dessert followed by coffee and mini mince pies Mint Choc Chip Cheesecake served with Cream or Ice Cream ∞∞∞ Spiced Pancakes with Cranberry Syrup served with Ice Cream or Sorbet Booking is essential and a £10 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm Chocolate, Date & Almond Filo Coil served with Ice Cream (Vegan) booking. Pre orders to be confirmed by phone or email no later than 10 days prior Cheese & Biscuits to your chosen date. ∞∞∞ Please inform us at time of booking with any special dietary requirements or To Finish allergies.

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Christmas Party Menu (Please ask if you need information about allergens in any of our dishes) Starters Tomato and Basil Soup (Vg) - Served with artisan bread Bruschetta - Garlic rubbed toast, grilled with smoked bacon, cranberry and goats cheese & topped with rocket Seared Pigeon Breast Salad (Gf) - Served with mixed leaves and bramble vinaigrette Smoked Trout Pâté - Served with horseradish cream and toasts Main Courses Slices of Roast Norfolk Turkey with bacon wrapped chipolata, chestnut stuffing & cranberry sauce Slow-Cooked Beef & Vegetable Stew (Gf) in a rich red wine gravy and served with polenta slices Oven-Baked Nut Roast (V) - Served with a wild mushroom sauce (The above are served with crispy roast potatoes, braised red cabbage, Brussels sprouts with chestnuts and roasted roots) Pan-Fried Fillet of Salmon with a basil and parmesan crust, buttered new potatoes and tenderstem broccoli Desserts Baileys and White Chocolate Cheesecake (V) - Served with vanilla ice-cream Lemon Posset (V) (Gf) - Drizzled with raspberry coulis and served with a shortbread biscuit Italian Bread and Butter Pudding (V) - Served with whipped cinnamon cream Traditional Christmas Pudding and Brandy Butter Coffee and Chocolate Mints 2 courses and coffee £19.95 per person 3 courses and coffee £25.50 per person

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£28.95 per person including festive cracker Prawn & Crayfish Cocktail Classic with a crayfish twist served with wholemeal bread and lemon wedge.

Chestnut Mushroom & Thyme Soup (V) Chefs recipe served with petit pain and French butter.

Caprese Salad (V) Sliced buffalo mozzarella and vine salad tomato, rocket leaves, basil oil.

Sliced Italian Cured Meats Rocket and parmesan salad, olives and sun-dried tomatoes. All served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

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Lamb 3 Ways French trimmed lamb cutlet, Herb crusted rump, slow cooked shepherd’s pie, port and red currant jus.

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Baked Cod Loin Wrapped in Parma ham, garlic mash and herb oil.

Roasted stuffed butternut squash (V) Peppers, red onion and spinach, basil, breadcrumbs and smoked paprika.

Desserts: • Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy cream or custard.

• Vanilla Panacotta with fresh raspberries and coulis.

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• Warm chocolate brownie chocolate sauce and vanilla ice-cream.

• Cheese and biscuits - Continental cheeses with tomato chutney.

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Poetry book written by Worlingham resident raises funds for UNICEF I've been a resident of Worlingham for over thirty years and was the leader of the Beccles Library Poetry Group for ten years. During the three periods of lockdown, I (like many others) was shielding. So to pass the time away, I began writing little poems recording my thoughts and observations. Some of these were published in a magazine and I thought it'd be a good idea to collect them together in a little book of poems.

At the same time, the news was full of the plight of children and families who were suffering or displaced due to the war in Afghanistan and drought in various other parts of the world, so I thought I could help

by selling this little book and donating any profits to UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund).

The book is now on sale at

Worlingham Paper Shop or can be purchased directly by emailing: patriciapoetrybooks@gmail.com.

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Alde and Blyth Community Radio Matt Bowles is one of ABC Radio's familiar voices every weekend. Here, he tells us all about his programme and why he got involved with Alde and Blyth Community Radio.

"I've always been interested in radio and apart from a couple of sessions at a hospital radio with a couple of mates, I've never done anything about it. That was, until I saw a post on Facebook seeking people who were interested in joining the Alde and Blyth Community Radio team, so I jumped at it!

I warned Wayne Burns that I'm very much an old dog and new tricks don't come easy, to which he replied "it's just like driving a car" but in reality, it's like flying a helicopter whilst trying to keep your instructor amused!

Building the show was fun, but challenging and I don't know if I could have done it all without some wise experienced words from Wayne and Jo Baker (my co-host). She's been brilliant and helps out a lot with the content and she's great to bounce off - on and off air.

We're now nearly three months in on ABC The Full English Breakfast (8am-10am on a Saturday morning in case you didn't know) and our confidence has really grown. We try and keep it humorous and light hearted and hope it's a nice way to ease in to the weekend.

Live radio is such a buzz, whether you've got one listener or a million of them, and talking of listeners, ours are fantastic with their contributions and it's great to read their comments every week."

If you want to get in touch with us anytime, then visit: www. abcradio.co.uk or our Facebook page 'Abcradio Thefullenglish' and send a friend request so you won't miss a thing.

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On Monday 27th September, the bells rang out at noon and flags flew from the Bell Tower and Town Hall to celebrate the 350th anniversary of Charles II being in Beccles in 1671.

After the ringing the Collector of the Feoffees, Mark Jermey, presented Kate Gill, the Tower

Captain, with a cheque in appreciation of the ringers' service on the day and over the centuries.

The Feoffees who manage the Townlands Trust have a long tradition of supporting the ringing that took place to mark special events, as they did when the King visited. They gave the ringers ten shillings and often also rewarded them with a generous supply of beer.

The Tower Captain was delighted that the cheque, which will help with ongoing repairs to keep the bells ringing, represented more than three and a half

centuries of inflation.

On 30th September as part of the celebrations, local historian Barry Darch gave a well-attended talk at Beccles Library on 'Beccles and Royalty'. The library was delighted that the talk signalled the restarting of its Top Time programme. Cake was enjoyed, courtesy of Tesco.

The 'Drabble' writing competition for adults attracted a good range of imaginative entries describing Charles's visit - and the winner was Karen Morral who will receive the prize donated by Peggy Macgregor.

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An update from The Pear Tree Fund It's been a busy couple of months at the Pear Tree Fund with lots of exciting developments.

Almost fifty people attended our AGM and heard about the challenges of supporting people through Covid and our plans for the near future. We're opening a new office in Halesworth Town Centre, in the Thoroughfare, behind the Ipswich Building Society, sharing the space with other local charities.

Local carers of people with life-changing and long-term health conditions, have been benefiting from a series of Art Therapy courses being held at the Pear Tree Centre funded by the Suffolk Carers Fund. Places are still available for the January course. We held a Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning to raise funds in support of those

affected by cancer. Through our partnership with Kinda Forest School in Holton, over a dozen people accessing support from us have joined the Elders Intergenerational Project, a structured activity programme promoting positive wellbeing through connection to nature.

We held our second tea party for service users and volunteers from Halesworth Volunteer Centre with over thirty attending.

The Rural Coffee Caravan and Connected Communities Project (Vincent 'Van-Go' social prescribing van) have been regularly visiting the Pear Tree Centre, offering complementary support, including information about local services, activities and support, demonstrations of assistive technology and support for older people who are lonely

and socially isolated. The Rural Coffee Caravan will be with us on Thursday 28th October and 25th November from 10am-12 noon. Connected Communities will visit on Wednesday 3rd November and 1st December.

The Pear Tree Centre is open from 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. We provide information, advice and holistic support to anyone with a life-changing or long-term condition living in East Suffolk, neighbouring parts of mid-Suffolk and Suffolk, and families and carers. We also offer bereavement support. People can drop-in or make an appointment to see us and support can be provided at the Pear Tree Centre or by telephone or online.

We're grateful for the continuing support received from the local community. Over

Win Christmas raffle, with Friends of Edgar Sewter Primary School Edgar Sewter Parents and Teachers Association (Friends of Edgar Sewter) have been in full swing this autumn half-term, raising funds for the school and its pupils. The PTA have held an after-school tuck shop, a spooky Halloween school disco and the Ancient House Bistro is kindly holding a charity quiz night for us. We're hoping to raise enough money to purchase additional Chromebooks for the school so that every pupil has access to one in class. We'd also like

to give the children a muchdeserved Christmas treat.

Our next exciting fundraiser is a raffle to 'Win Christmas' and we're reaching out to the fantastic businesses of Halesworth to offer their support with raffle prizes. We've already had a very generous donation of a turkey from Allens Butchers - thank you!

Please look out for our friendly faces as we'll be out and about in November selling raffle tickets in the Thoroughfare, Halesworth.

We also want to say a huge

thank you to all the parents and carers at the school who have been very generous in supporting our events, so far this year.

If you'd like to get in touch with the PTA or make a donation for the raffle, please email: pta@edgarsewter primary.co.uk

the last three months, we've received many donations from individuals, local community groups and organisations. We'd like to thank: P Bones, Mr and Mrs Cunningham, A Langford, Rachel Booth, D Penman, C Lloyd, Mrs S McDonald, J Clarke, F Philips, Veronica Downing, David Watts, Sharon Tuthill, Mel Edwards, Terry Edwards, Nick Harvey, David Watts, Susan Shires, Ted and Jane Edwards, Michael Hunt, J Edward and J Smith for their generous donations to our charity.

We also received donations in memory of: Sheena Farrow, Shelia Whistlecraft and from Derek Small in memory of his wife. Thank you to their family and friends for supporting The Pear Tree Fund. We received a legacy from the estate of Jennifer Hines of Halesworth.

July's 50:50 winners were: Mr Witherby (1st), Mr Ray Roy (2nd) and Mr Michael Sharpley (3rd).

August: Oliver Richardson (1st), Megan Kell (2nd) and Jacqueline Thrower (3rd). September: Elisabeth Robertson (1st) and Mr Witherby (3rd). The 50:50 club helps to raise funds for the charity and enables us to support more people that need our help.

If you're interested in joining the 50:50 club, you can find out more information and register on our website: peartreefund.org.

Wenhaston Flower Club is back!

While Jean still keeps a watchful eye over her girls, Jackie has stepped forward and taken on the day-to-day tasks of organising our meetings.

We've had to move to a new venue and we will now meet in Wenhaston Village Hall. We've kept to the same day and time.

The first Tuesday in the month at 7:30pm.

The club is keeping to the same format of an informal, friendly group. We don't have a committee or an annual membership fee.

Everyone just pays £5 on the night when they arrive.

We always have a raffle when it's a demonstration or a workshop. The prizes are the flower arrangements that the demonstrator has made on the night or if it's a workshop, we ask you for a small item for the raffle. The money raised helps towards the cost of paying for the demonstrators.

We always serve tea, coffee

and biscuits. We're a very sociable group as our yearly calendar reflects.

Our year usually starts in September (but this year, we start in November): September: Demonstration October: Charity night (a fayre with stalls etc. This is usually for Cancer Research) November: Workshop with a Christmas theme December: Our little Christmas party in the hall January: No meeting February: Our Christmas meal at a pub March, April, May and June: Demonstrations or workshops July: A cream tea or get together in someone's garden etc.

August: No meeting Our November meeting on Tuesday 2nd will be a workshop with Roger making a Christmas Swag. Everyone is welcome.

If you've never been before, the evenings are great fun and you

really don't have to be a great flower arranger. Some of the regulars can help out with items like stub wires and oasis tape.

Items required for the swag: Metal coat hanger, pliers, 1/3 of a block of Oasis, tin foil or cling film, Oasis tape, scissors, mixed evergreen woody stemmed foliage, Conifer, Holly, Box, Spruce etc, six large Ivy leaves, five baubles, ten cones, ribbon, stub wires and towel.

The December meeting on Tuesday 7th is our Christmas party in the Village Hall. We all bring a plate of finger food to share for the buffet table either sweet or savoury. A little gift for the Secret Santa sack and we have someone to provide the entertainment for the evening.

We're looking forward to seeing all the familiar faces again and hopefully a lot of new ones!

For more information, please contact Jackie on 01502 478401.

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A CHRISTMAS TREE GROWERS LAMENT I am sure I shall never see, So vile a thing as a plastic tree.

It has no charm, it has no grace, It is an utter waste of space.

It has no character, I fear It is a carbon copy every year.

So awful, I’m sure you’ve cussed it Until the day you gladly bust it.

No environmental need it serves, depleting the earth of oil reserves.

It never grows naturally on farms, No birds have rested in its arms.

From its factory, pollution passes Real trees use up greenhouse gasses.

And when at last it’s had its day, It is still a pain to throw away.

You can’t recycle it, nor chip it, But can only bin and tip it.

And yet on top of all this racket, It even costs a tidy packet.

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So this advice, I give for free, GET YOURSELF A REAL TREE!

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Abigail completes the London Marathon Congratulations to Abigail Wright for competing in and completing the London Marathon this year.

She ran on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy and has so far raised an amazing £2,500 which considering the difficulties for fundraising this last year, we think is fantastic. We're so proud

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Well done too to Jed Saunders who we saw but who zipped past us just too late for us to cheer on!

Congratulations to all those people from this area who took part. We saw several familiar faces running over the course of the day.

Mum, Dad and all the family.

It's not too late to join my exercise classes at The Cut, as a new series starts first week in November. Tuesday mornings its 'Yoga for All'. While on Thursdays, I offer 'Stretch & Strengthen', a new class at 4:15pm and 5:30pm for the foreseeable future. I also offer classes online via Zoom if you prefer to exercise in the comfort of your home.

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Re-balance and re-charge your energies with Shiatsu, a traditional Japanese healing massage that includes pressure points, joint mobilisation and fabulous stretches to release tension and stress. You deserve a treat.

Details at: www.trishdent.co.uk Booking: On Friday 24th October, shiatsutrish@btinternet.com committee members past and present and some of our volunteers met at The Huntsman and Hounds in Spexhall to say a Cancer Research UK - Halesworth branch fond but sad farewell to one of our longest serving members. Jill has been on the committee for forty years and we'll all miss her energy, knowledge,hard work and dedication to Cancer Research.

Jill and husband Ian are moving on to pastures new, not too far Hello everyone, it seems our fantastic cake stall etc. unbelievable that I'm writing We also have a raffle and away, and we wish them every about our Christmas Fair, where we'd be so grateful if any our happiness in this new chapter in has this year gone! The Christmas local businesses would like to their lives. Debbie Adams (the Fair is the one that everybody support Cancer Research by area fundraising manager for seems to enjoy the most and donating a raffle prize. We always Cancer Research) presented HALESWORTH this year we hope to make it as acknowledge your generosity in Jill with a standard rose from T 01986 872706 all the committee members and spectacular as ever. The date is our articles.

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November update from Southwold Library early to avoid disappointment as there are limited places. Contact Southwold Library on the information above.

• Wednesday 27th October at 11am: Zeb Soanes and James Mayhew: Gaspard the Fox at Cardinal Newman Hall, Manor Park Road, IP18 6AF. Children and adults will love this storytelling, art and fun event featuring the adventures of Gaspard the Fox, written by Zeb Soanes.

Zeb reads aloud the acclaimed Gaspard stories plus live illustrations from the awardwinning James Mayhew. Copies of the books will be on sale and available for signing.

Followed by Fox Crafts: Fox masks, fox plates, fox puppets.

Come and make all things foxy!

Free event, but you'll need to book in advance at Southwold Library (phone number and email above) or online at: www.ticketsource. co.uk/suffolklibraries.

• Thursday 28th October at 10:30am: Meet Kids Author Ian Brown at Cardinal Newman Hall, Manor Park Road, IP18 6AF. Find out all about his tortoise inspired picture books "Albert Upside Down" and "Albert and the Wind" and tortoise crafts, games and fun! Hear all about Albert the tortoise and the books he inspired.

Ian will be signing copies of his book. Plus we'll be making frisbee tortoises, nodding tortoises and sparkly stone tortoises with Albert colouring and stickers! Book using the Southwold Library phone number/email address above.

• Thursday 28th October at 6:30pm: Southwold Library reading group (online and in

person). This month we're reading 'The Museum of Broken Promises' by Elizabeth Buchan at Southwold Library. Monday 25th October at 6:30pm on Zoom.

Pick up a book or register your email at Southwold Library.

Website to join Zoom Meeting: https://bit.ly/39efIS9.

Meeting ID: 739 6960 3210 Passcode: Library • The Big Hoot: St Elizabeth Hospice Charity Sculpture Trail, Ipswich 2022. Southwold Library has pledged to raise £695 for St Elizabeth Hospice in exchange for a Little Hoot Owl statue to decorate and keep.

Consequently, we've gone owl mad with a variety of owl handicrafts and novelties for sale, guess the name of the owl game and owl-themed quiz sheet. Come and help us meet our total!

• Every Sunday and Tuesday from 10:30am11am: Baby Bounce and Tot Rock at Southwold Library. If fine, in the

garden. If wet, on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ southwoldlibrary.

Instruments, clapping, jogging and action rhymes. For babies and toddlers of all ages.

• Tuesdays from 10am: Book your Spanish course through Southwold Library! Spanish lessons via Zoom with Merbatur.

Six lessons of one hour for £70 per person. No need to worry if you miss a lesson, you still get to complete six lessons.

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• Southwold Library Treasure Hunt: Just for fun! A fun hunt round Southwold for the 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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Halesworth and District u3a meeting dates Halesworth and District u3a are in full swing with regular monthly talks and over twenty different interest groups now meeting. See our website for details of our activities at: www.u3asites.org.uk/ halesworth/groups.

Our New Members Coffee mornings in The Cut Café are from 11am-12 midday on the last Friday of the month, come and meet us and find out what the u3a is all about.

Forthcoming monthly talks at The Cut are: Tuesday October 19th starting at 2:30pm at The Cut Arts Centre, Halesworth.

We'll have a very interesting presentation by Helen Frost about 'The Women's Land Army during the First World

War'. This will include some focus on the Women's Land Army in Suffolk. So please join us to hear about the quite incredible contribution made by this oft-forgotten, overlooked 'Army' of women.

Tuesday 16th November at 2:30pm at The Cut, Halesworth. A talk by the Suffolk Windmill Group, including information on Holton Mill.

Tuesday 14th December our Christmas Social at The Cut with guest speaker and seasonal refreshments.

We look forward to meeting our members at all these events. Non-members are also very welcome; there is a fee of £4 payable at the door for non-members.

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We can still deliver books to your doorstep if you need and if you know anyone who would welcome a friendly chat to cheer them through this odd time, then we can arrange a call. Just contact us on 01502 722519 or email: southwold.library@ suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Southwold Library events and activities • Tuesday 12th October at 8pm: Legal Matters Advice and Information - Intestacy: What happens when there isn't a will?

Local Solicitor Stuart Johnson (fully accredited with Solicitors for the Elderly) will advise on the problems of intestacy.

Register your email address with Southwold Library by calling or emailing on the bold number above and receive an invite to this free online event.

• Saturday 23rd October at 7pm: Friends of Southwold Library Quiz Night!

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National Trust Dunwich Autumn is very much here and making its presence known, with several misty mornings and the leaves all shades of red, brown, orange and yellow. The stags have been bellowing eerily and our winter migrant species have been popping up to show everyone that despite the colder weather there is still plenty of wildlife to see! One particular highlight from last year was a small herd of deer leaping across

the path in front of one of our staff members as they were walking around the heath. We hope to see them again this year. But until then, sit back and marvel at the above image of a stag from the group caught on camera midleap. I'm sure you can agree, it's quite the sight!

In other news, our ranger Lloyd is just about to make a start on the yearly heather scraping (an essential conservation task which

removes patches of dead heather and vegetation) exposing the dormant seeds to light and rain.

This rejuvenates the patches and ensures the entire heath does not age at the same rate and therefore die off in one go. Look out for Lloyd chugging along in the tractor, and maybe make a note of where the patches are, so that in the spring, you can come back and see the first shoots pushing through the soil.

An update from Edgar Sewter Play School and Out of School Club to these rhymes.

Our breakfast and after school clubs for children from four years have been very busy. We're open from 8am and then from 3:306pm after school. We're now taking bookings for the October half term holiday week.

With lots of glue, little sticky fingers and natural materials, we were delighted to receive first prize for our 'Edible England' entry as part of the St. Mary's Church Flower Festival and Halesworth Heritage Weekend.

To obtain further details, register your child or book a place for playschool or out of school club, please contact us on 07796 044277 or email: esplayschool@gmail.com Hayley, Anthea, Yvonne, Kelly and Cali

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Local musical theatre groups unite to return to the stage After months of not being able to do what they love best, the award-winning youth musical theatre group Rising Stars have teamed up with their sister group WLOG to create a show celebrating the reopening of theatres and live performances.

The result is 'Curtain Up' which will be staged nightly at 7:30pm from Wednesday 20th to Saturday 23rd October at Beccles Public Hall and Theatre.

Helen Steed (Chair of Rising Stars) explained how difficult the past eighteen months have been for the Beccles-based group. "Our production of 'Spamalot' was cancelled just before opening night in March 2020 when theatres closed and the first lockdown started. It was huge blow to us, both financially and emotionally, as performing together formed a large part of our wellbeing and social lives.

When we were finally allowed to meet up again to restart rehearsals, we were determined to perform something uplifting and upbeat to help raise everyone's spirits. Sharing the stage with

WLOG has been a fantastic experience. Combining our talents and experience has packed 'Curtain Up' with songs and dances from our favourite musicals, including Chicago, Little Shop of Horrors, Starlight Express, Newsies, Thoroughly Modern Millie and All Shook Up. We're so looking forward to welcoming audiences back to the theatre and seeing them leave with smiles on their faces."

As well as putting the final touches to 'Curtain Up', Rising Stars have announced that their March 2022 production will be the fun-filled musical 'Legally Blonde'. Open auditions will be held in early November 2021 and talented performers aged 12-19 are invited to apply. Visit their website for more details and to book an audition slot.

Tickets for 'Curtain Up' are £10 for adults and £8 for under 18s and can be purchased from the Beccles Public Hall Box Office in person, by phoning 01502 770060 or online. More information from Rising Stars' website: www.WLOGRisingStars.co.uk

up-to-date. If they do wander off in search of a warm place, they'll be easily traced back to your address.

• If using antifreeze in your car, please do so with care and ensure any spills are removed immediately to ensure pets are not tempted to lick it.

• If the weather becomes particularly cold, keep your cat indoors. While they might seem bored or restless, pet cats aren't used to extreme temperatures and can even develop frostbite or hypothermia. Keep them entertained and exercised with enrichment toys and feeders.

Looking for a home: Poppy came to us because, sadly, her owners have had to give up their pets through ill health. She is six years old, timid and shy at first, but a patient and gentle owner will be rewarded with an extremely affectionate cat. She loves being stroked and brushed and, unusually, she likes her tummy being tickled. Poppy is very lovable and needs a quiet,

September overall was very dry with somewhat above-average temperatures.

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See our website: framandsax. cats.org.uk or telephone 01728 723499 for more information about adopting, cats in our care, how to become a member of the branch, event dates, neutering, cat-care leaflets, how to become a volunteer fundraiser or fosterer, make a donation and other ways you can support us. You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Saxmundham Museum 'Our Story of Saxmundham', a newly published book, describes how the East Suffolk town has grown over the centuries, from its earliest beginnings as a small Saxon settlement, to its emergence as a thriving market town and its continued development as an important East Suffolk hub.

A collaborative project from long time Saxmundham residents Richard and Viv Wills Crisp and Kevin and Jane Gale, the book contains fascinating historical photographs and insightful stories and anecdotes. It's truly a fascinating read for all ages.

Saxmundham Museum is hosting a morning to launch

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instances of the September maximum exceeding the August maximum in the same year. 2013 (30.1C, the only September day to record more than 30C), 2006, 1985 and 1978.

Night time minimum temperatures generally also held up quite well and overachieved by 2C against long-term average, just 5 nights fell below 10C, including the last 4.

Last September was the 5th wettest on my record (4.87").

This time, the 0.80" total made this the 8th driest and least amount for the month since 2009. There were only 4 rain days (2 very minimal) during the first 26 as high pressure had dominated our weather pattern.

However, active fronts from the Atlantic eventually broke through and rain was noted on the remaining 4 days (2 with light showers) but included the wettest day of the month (0.40" on 28th) which was responsible for half of the month's total.

The 1st, 2nd and the early hours of 5th (credited to 4th) October felt the full effects from the change in conditions, those days combined to record nearly one and three quarters inches of rainfall. Most of us would've noticed Saturday afternoon of 2nd October was particularly Autumnal, with very strong south-easterly winds and a period of moderate rainfall.

With three quarters of 2021 completed, 17.86" of rainfall has been recorded so far, well on course to achieve longterm average (25.60" being the year's average). Especially with the months of October, November and December to come, traditionally the 3 wettest on average.

There shouldn't be any possible worries about water restrictions in 2022 due to poor rainfall totals.

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

Max temp: 28.3C (82F) on the 7th compared with 27.2C (81F) in September, 2020.

Min temp: 7.0C (44F) on the 29th compared with 6.0C (42F) in September, 2020.

Average max temp: 21.61C (70F) in 2021. 19.79C (67F) in 2020. 19.49C (67F) on average.

Average min temp: 12.79C (55F) in 2021. 10.91C (51F) in 2020. 10.75C (51F) on average.

Mean temp: 17.20C (63F) in 2021. 15.35C (59F) in 2020.

15.12C (59F) on average.

Rainfall total: 0.80" compared with 4.87" in September, 2020.

(30 year average: 1.99"). The 2021 total: 40% of average.

Most rainfall on one day: 0.40" on the 28th.

Wind direction: Mainly from: South-west 8 days, south-east 6 days, south 5 days, north-east 3 days, east 3 days and west 3 days.

September overall was very dry with somewhat aboveaverage temperatures. The mean temperature overall was at 2C above the long-term average and was the warmest for the month since 2016 and the third warmest on my entire 54 year record. The figures would've been even more impressive, but for the 2 coolest days by some distance on the 29th and 30th recording maximum temperatures of 15.1C and 16.5C respectively.

The 17.2C mean temperature exceeded the previous month (August) figure of 16.9C making this only the 2nd instance of September warmer than August in the same year. The previous example was 2006, September mean (18.2C), while August's mean was just 17.0C. 21 days during the month recorded 20C or better. In fact, the highest being the 2 warmest September days (28.3C on 7th and 27.3C on 9th) since 2013 were both in excess of August's high (26.3C).

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We hope to see many of our supporters (old and new) at our Christmas Fair in the Reydon Village Hall, Lowestoft Road, Southwold on November 13th, 2021. In a year when we've had restricted fundraising opportunities, we're greatly looking forward to catching up with everyone. Do come along to find Christmas gifts for your friends, family and for your feline companions. Christmas cards, calendars, diaries, raffle, tombola and lots more will be on offer! You'll also be able to have a snack and chat over a cup of tea or coffee too.

Cat care: Make sure your cat is safe outside in the cold • Cats may still want to brave even the coldest temperatures.

If your cat has access to the outdoors, provide them with a shelter to ensure they're safe. A sturdy cardboard box covered in plastic sheeting is ideal.

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• Ensure that your cat has plenty of fresh water indoors, in case any outside sources freeze.

• Always make sure your cat comes inside at night, locking the catflap once they're in. Provide them with warm, comfortable, safe places to sleep and a litter tray.

• Regularly check sheds, outhouses and garages to ensure your cat isn't locked inside. Look before you lock!

• If your cat has come in from the snow, wipe off any road grit, salt, or anything that might stick to their paws and fur.

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"Remember then: Memories of 1946-1969 and how to record your own" - a talk by Dr Janet Few Monday 15th November at 7:30pm on Zoom.

Recalling life in Britain during the pivotal period between 1946 and 1969, Dr Janet Few describes the results of a project during which eighty women recorded their memories of a time when we moved from liberty bodices to mini skirts and from ration books to ready meals.

We saw the emergence of youth culture, the comprehensive education system, conspicuous consumerism and feminism. Join us on Zoom to either reminisce or discover what life was like at the time. This talk is much more than just a collection of memories. The techniques described will help both men and women, of all ages, to start writing reminiscences of their own.

An experienced family, social and community historian, Janet is now in her fourth decade

of family and local history research, and lectures regularly on these subjects. A qualified family historian, Janet has been involved in family history at a national level. She was Education Liaison Officer for the Federation of Family History Societies for several years, and has acted as the local agent for several national research companies, and has worked with the 'Who Do You Think You Are?' programme.

She's also an accomplished, prizewinning author. As her alter ego (Mistress Agnes) Janet spends time living in the seventeenth century, where she imparts information about life in the time of the English Civil War. • www.thehistoryinterpreter. wordpress.com • www.familyhistoryfederation. com/family-history-speakernorth-devon-janet-few • https://amzn.to/2WDfEss

This Zoom-based event is free to members, but is also available to non-members at a cost of £3.

If you wish to 'attend', please register via our website www. avsfhg.org.uk/events/book/ and you'll be sent joining instructions.

Don't leave it too late as places are filling up fast!

However, at a cost of £6 for a full year's membership, why not consider signing up with this growing band of family history enthusiasts now? Membership taken out after October 1st lasts until the following December.

Further programme: December 13th: Denise Bates 'Forenames and What They Reveal about Ancestors' at 7:30pm on Zoom.

Bungay Camera Club's 'Still Life' competition 'Still Life' was the theme of the club's latest competition, again held virtually. Judge Robin Claydon ARPS DPAGB BPE3* gave scores and comments on sixty images, spread across colour, monochrome and DPI (digital projected image) categories.

Images by Jackie Moore, David Penrose, Kenneth Warne and Andy Wilson were awarded joint first place in the colour category, while Sue Grief's photograph was placed second.

Dee Acton, Phil Acton, Douglas Bence, John Keeble, Ray Mason, Carol Maycock, Adrian Muttitt and Philip Webster all achieved joint third place.

In the monochrome section, photographs by Carol Maycock, Peter Nixon, Kenneth Warne and Andy Wilson finished joint first.

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In the DPI section, Mark Gray, Carol Maycock, Victor Schwanberg and Kenneth Warne were placed joint first, while Ray Mason came second. John Keeble, Philip Webster and Andy Wilson finished joint third.

Club members are looking forward to the rest of this year's programme, which includes a presentation by local wildlife 'Fungi' by Andy Wilson won joint first place in photographer Alfie Bowen. the colour image category Members are hoping to recommence physical meetings in January and would welcome any potential member wishing to attend. Further information can be found on the club's website: www.bungaycameraclub.co.uk.

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However,Technicians A W & D Hammond now lookingMG, for people to join us inHGV various apprenticeship twright@bigodcareagency.co.uk Vehicle forare our Ford, Nissan and workshops - Halesworth twright@bigodcareagency.co.uk Vehicle Technicians for our Ford, MG, Nissan and HGV workshops Halesworth For all enquiries please call or email Mrs Tracy Wright positions.

Training will be undertaken by our manufacturers where appropriate through the Skillnet positions. Training will be undertaken bySemi-Trailer our manufacturers where appropriate throughtothe Skillnet For Please MG, apply inNissan the first instance Maycock, who canSemi-Trailer be reached on: Technician - Dereham For all all enquiries enquiries please please call call or or email email Mrs Mrs Tracy Tracy Wright Wright Vehicle TechniciansHGV forand our Ford, and Victor HGV workshops - Halesworth HGV and Technician - Dereham programme. programme.

01986 894046 victormaycock@hammondgroup.co.uk 01986 894046 Vehicle Technicians for our Ford, MG, Nissan and HGV workshops Halesworth Vehicle Technicians for our Ford, MG, Nissan and HGV workshops - Halesworth HGV and Semi-Trailer Technician - Dereham twright@bigodcareagency.co.uk Please apply in the first instance to Victor Maycock, who can be reached on

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13-year-old Matt Carter from Halesworth is one of ABC Radio's familiar voices every Saturday morning. Here, he tells us why he got involved with ABC Radio.

This time last year, while putting together 'shows' at home during lockdown, I'd never had dreamed of being a presenter on the radio, but when my dad saw an advert for a new community

radio station being launched, he contacted them and asked if I might be able to get involved and after a few Zoom chats, I was offered my very own weekly slot!

As they say, the rest is history and here I am, presenting a twenty-minute slot on ABC Radio every Saturday morning and I absolutely love it!

I couldn't be more excited

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when every Saturday comes around and we go to the studio, seeing all the 'Wayne at the Weekend' family (Wayne, Fran and Katy). We have a right laugh, and I can't thank Wayne enough for believing in me and pretty much letting me do what I want.

In my weekly slot, there's 'Head's up Halesworth' (where I share what's going on in Halesworth, my home town), my 'back to front quiz', my TV guide and my joke of the week, along with my choice of music. I've always been interested in radio and I hope I'll learn more and eventually have my own show one day.

Matt presents his 'Teenager Takeover' every Saturday, as part of Wayne at the Weekend at 11:.40am and can be heard at: www.abcradio.co.uk and via Amazon Alexa.

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With HMRC recently having struck a deal with Air BnB to obtain the income details of all their 225,000 UK hosts, if you have current or historic undeclared rental income, you really should bring your affairs up-to-date and declare any issues sooner rather than later.

Largely the only tax "amnesty" that HMRC are currently running is the Let Property Campaign (LPC). This is targeted at all landlords and was introduced with a blaze of publicity using billboards, TV and radio advertising a few years ago.

The LPC enables landlords to sort out historic irregularities or omissions with a lower penalty regime available - provided you tell them before they contact you about it.

How does the LPC work?

You (or a tax advisor on your behalf) will need to contact HMRC to advise them of your intention to declare under the LPC which then starts a ninetyday clock to provide details of

the income and expenses and calculate the tax due on the formal declaration itself. Penalties and interest are "self-assessed", although HMRC do give very strong guidance as to what rates of penalty they will consider acceptable.

If the issue is classed as a "careless mistake" (for example, including capital repayments when claiming mortgage interest relief), you may only need to go back six years and any penalty may be negligible. If however, the issue is that you never told HMRC in the first place, the full twentyyears may be appropriate and the penalty higher. By voluntarily declaring and correcting your affairs, the ultimate penalty will always be lower than if HMRC contact you about it first.

Occasional landlords may ultimately not need the LPC. With the annual £1,000 rental allowance, or the £7,500 rent-aroom allowance (available only if any period of letting of your main home overlaps in full or in part

with your own occupancy) there may not ultimately be any tax due.

However, you should still notify HMRC of the rental income as it's up to HMRC to allow you not to file tax returns, not for you to decide arbitrarily not to tell them in the first place. Professional advice is essential.

Hope this helps! For further information, please contact Robin Beadle (pictured) on: robin. beadle@ensors.co.uk.

Specialist advice should always be sought prior to taking any action on matters discussed in this article.

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£485,000

This individual and versatile detached 3/4 bedroom house was built in 2015 to a very high standard with economical and environmentally friendly air source heating, positioned on the popular Holton Road only 15 minutes walk from town. Offered chain free.

This Late 18th Century Grade II Listed three/four bedroom townhouse is well presented and full of charm and character, situated close to the town’s facilities with an attractive rear garden, useful range of brick outbuildings and off road parking.

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£365,000

A spacious detached three bedroom bungalow situated at the end of the close with a long drive and single garage. The conservatory overlooks the attractive but manageable rear garden and just a short walk to town. Offered chain free.

£192,000

This two bedroom end terrace cottage is situated close to the town's facilities, offered in good order with a well fitted kitchen, private courtyard and a long rear garden. Residents permit parking. Offered chain free.

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South Elmham

£825,000

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented Victorian farmhouse in the 18th century manner in a rural location yet within easy reach of Halesworth and Harleston. The property briefly comprises, five bedrooms, two reception rooms and three bathrooms.

Outside, there are gardens front and rear with a variety of trees and shrubs, detached garage and off-road parking.

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Upper Holton

£365,000

A recently extended and refurbished link attached bungalow located in Upper Holton within easy reach of the busy market town of Halesworth with rail station, library, The Cut Arts Centre and a range of independent shops.

The coastal resort of Southwold and the Suffolk Heritage Coast are a short distance away.

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£120,000

Halesworth

£295,000

Peasenhall

£475,000

Halesworth

£265,000

Situated in a unique holiday restricted park, boasting a freehold plot, this 40’ x 20’ unit is presented in excellent order and comes fully furnished.

Holton Hall Park is situated approximately two miles from the centre of the busy Market Town of Halesworth and approximately eight miles from the Regency resort of Southwold and the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

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This newly-built detached house is situated in Plumbers Yard on Mill Road, Peasenhall.

This property is sat in an elevated position overlooking undulating countryside to the rear providing wonderful views.

This property is one three newly built properties on Plumbers’ Yard on a private cul-de-sac.

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A delightful, period, end-of-terrace cottage located in a quiet loke off London Road a short walk from the centre of the busy market town of Halesworth with a variety of local independent shops, library, train station and The Cut Arts Centre.

The Regency coastal resort of Southwold and the Suffolk Heritage Coast are within easy reach.

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A charming end terrace cottage in a lovely location close to the centre of Halesworth with it’s range of independent shops, railway station, library and The Cut arts centre.

The Millennium Green nature trail is a very short walk away.

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