Halesworth & Southwold Community News - April 2025
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Southwold Town Mayor's Charity Concert
The Southwold Town Mayor will host a special concert on May 2nd, 2025 in St. Edmund's Church, Southwold, in aid of the Southwold Music Trust.
The charity aims to make music a central part of Southwold by staging concerts, supporting music-making within the
community, and providing weekly music activities in Southwold Primary School.
The concert will begin at 7pm and last just under one hour. The programme will be performed by local musicians, including young people, adult amateurs and community groups, rather than 'jetting in' professionals from elsewhere! The audience will be amazed at what highlevel and varied music will be performed, all by members of our own community! Tickets can be purchased now at: ticketsource.
In memoriam
co.uk/southwoldmusictrust or by calling the box office on: 0333 666 4466. Ticket prices range from £7 to £20 and children aged 16 and under are completely free. Recent concerts in St. Edmund's have been completely sold out well in advance, so booking quickly is strongly recommended. Help us fill the church, enjoy the skills of musicians within your community, and support music within Southwold!
For more information and to keep updated, please visit: southwoldmusictrust.co.uk
HUMPHRIES, Pru
27th December 1946 -
23rd February 2025
Pru passed away quietly at home with her son Richard and daughter-in-law Michelle at her side after battling lung cancer. It was her wish to remain at home when she died and thanks to all the carers involved, this was made possible.
The Community Nurses, the Doctors at Cutlers Hill Surgery are also owed a huge thanks for everything they did to make her comfortable towards the end.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Michelle, her four surviving brothers and sisters, together with many nieces and nephews.
Together with her late husband Rob, Pru was known for running many pubs and clubs over the years including The Star at Wenhaston and the
Social Club in Halesworth. Pru will be so very much missed. Her funeral will be held on March 28th at 1pm at the Waveney Memorial Park & Crematorium, Beccles with a reception to be held at The Stables, The Angel Hotel, Halesworth from 2pm. Anyone who knew Pru is welcome to join us in her honour, to remember this truly wonderful lady.
WHISTLECRAFT, Joy
April 8th, 2024
Remembering our dear wife and mum. It's hard to believe that a year has passed. Always in our hearts. Love, Fred, Karen and all the family.
News from Ringsfield, Bramfield and Brampton schools
British Science Week takes place between the March 7th16th and the Reception class at Bramfield have been busy carrying out investigations to develop their scientific thinking and knowledge. We have grown cress from seed, working out the best conditions for growth; built a wormery to find out how these slithery creatures help to keep our soil fertile; and made our own butter by shaking cream in different sized containers, the children were thrilled when the fat and water separated and we were able to spread our homemade butter on crackers for snack time! All our investigations were shared with the rest of the school at our annual 'Science Fair', where parents are invited into school to celebrate the wonder of science with their children.
At Ringsfield, the Reception and Nursery children have also had a very exciting science week. They've carried out many experiments and investigated the science behind them. The children particularly learnt that when two substances are mixed together, chemical reactions cause the changes. The volcano experiments and dancing raisins
were particular favourites. We ended the week with a whole school science fair and the parents joined us. The children shared an experiment from home and there were lots of different ones to watch. We had a very fun time!
At Brampton, the children have noticed that the weather's getting warmer as we move into spring, so we decided to start sowing some seeds. The children went to the polytunnel to get some trays and some tools and they had the choice of growing broad beans or peas. They filled the trays with compost and made small holes and put one seed in each. After this, they wrote out their label for their pot and then put the trays in water for them to drink up from the bottom. The children also collected seeds from the fruits in the story 'Handa's surprise'. The seeds were mango, avocado, banana, pineapple and passion fruit and we have planted them to see what will happen to them next.
Ringsfield's volcano experiment
Bramfield's Science Fair
Brampton children planting seeds
Major scrub creation project on the Green
the copse alongside the railway line. There's more to do, including sorting out fencing to protect the new tiny plantings from the cows who will be coming back in May.
Why scrub and not full-sized trees?
Why
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and often ask us to put in more. So it's good for local people and it's doing what they want.
Secondly, the right tree in the right place for the right reason is a good thing for the planet. Trees help to absorb carbon dioxide and so reduce the greenhouse effect which does such damage to the planet and to our climate.
Thirdly, it's a great way to get people down on the green helping to do things for wildlife.
As well as our usual workparty volunteers working really hard alongside the Environment Agency (who helped design and deliver the project), families were invited down on a special community day, and the Eco Dudes from Edgar Sewter Primary School took time out of the classroom to help plant up
Scrub is rarer than woodland and a very valuable habitat for birds to nest and feed, and for a whole range of small mammals and invertebrates.
If work parties are not for you, you can still be immensely helpful. Contact us on: thegreen@ halesworth.net to arrange a gettogether to see if your skills can fit our needs. No one is ever left alone on any project, and you might even have an idea for solving a problem or making an impact that hasn't occurred to any of the current volunteers yet.
If you do feel like putting on your boots and picking up a tool, weekly Wednesday morning work-parties start at 9:30am until approximately 11:30am, usually starting at the containers at the Blyth Industrial Estate entrance to the green. We provide gloves and tools, you just need to bring a drink and nibble for the break. Have a browse on: millenniumgreen.halesworth. net or contact via the email above.
HDCF receive £20,000 grant from Heveningham Hall Country Fair Trust
Halesworth Dementia Carers
Fund (HDCF) is delighted to express heartfelt gratitude to Heveningham Hall Country Fair Trust for their ongoing support in awarding us a very generous grant of £20,000. This donation will play a vital role in enabling us to continue providing essential support to families living with dementia in our community.
The Heveningham Hall Country Fair Trust, a registered charity, is well-known for its successful events, including
the annual Country Fair and the Heveningham Fireworks. All proceeds from these events go directly to charity, benefiting a wide range of local causes.
"We're incredibly grateful for the continued partnership with Heveningham Hall Country Fair Trust" said Nicky Kelly, Vice Chair of HDCF, "This generous grant will directly support our work with families impacted by dementia, and it helps to ensure that we can continue offering the vital services they rely on. We
look forward to strengthening this relationship and working together to make a difference in the lives of those we serve."
HDCF is committed to supporting individuals and families affected by dementia, offering resources, education, and care for both those diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers. For more information, see halesworthdementia.co.uk or email: info@halesworthdementia.co.uk We also have a Facebook page.
Dee's Den charity shop news
Be prepared for lingering chilly weather despite the spring sunshine with half price winter bargains on coats, boots, hats, scarves and gloves.
Preparing for the school prom?
Our 'Feature' rail of evening wear and accessories has everything needed to turn heads. Create the perfect look with stunning jewellery, handbags and shoes. We have an assortment of clothing to suit everyone - all ages, sizes, styles and pockets! There's even a £1 discount rail of clothing.
Our popular children's section is well stocked with toys, books and games. Having celebrated World Book Day, we have books from 20p-£2.
Our homewares are just the thing for moving or setting up home or just to treat yourself. Choose from soft furnishings, glassware, kitchenware, pictures, photo frames, plants and small pieces of furniture. A rummage through the bric-a-brac holds many surprises, you never know what treasure you'll find. Try Jenny's delicious homemade marmalade, thank you Jenny. Donations of clean saleable items are welcomed at the shop during opening hours. For more than a couple of bags/boxes, please let us know and deliver on Monday or Thursday mornings to the sorting end of the shop. Unable to deliver? We can collect! We
Seals in Lincolnshire and Norfolk
On April 15th, Barbara Meyer will be presenting her talk entitled 'Seals in Lincolnshire & Norfolk'.
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Since 2019, Barbara has published articles in both national and regional magazines detailing her research into seals along parts of the east coast of England.
The talk will cover the differences between seal subspecies in Lincolnshire and Norfolk and her study of the effect of visitors on breeding colonies in their habitat. Barbara will also talk about efforts being made to help these marine wildlife species to survive.
In Lincolnshire, the biggest seal colony is at Donna Nook,
while there are several seal colonies along the Norfolk coast with the largest located at Blakeney Point. It promises to be an interesting talk particularly as seals face various threats such as hunting, entanglement with marine debris, pollution, disease, and climate change.
The talk will start in the Cut Arts Centre, Halesworth at 2:30pm and all are welcome. U3A talks are free to current Halesworth & District U3A members. For nonmembers, tickets are available at £4 in advance or on the door at the Cut. Take the opportunity to come early, catch up with friends and enjoy a drink and a bite to eat in the café.
Edgar Sewter Eco Dudes on the Green
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Kinda Forest School and Elders are wilding and planting
It's not that Kinda Forest School children or Elders need any encouragement to be wild, they are!
The 're-wilding' of the 17 acre ex-arable field adjacent to Kaliwoods is an amazing opportunity for the Kinda children and elders to plant and witness the transformation.
The landowner (Rachel Kellett) joined the Forestry Commission funding project EWCO (England Woodland Creation Offer) and with the help of Maydencroft, planted 6,000 trees. Maydencroft plated 5,000 and we, volunteers and Kinda children and Elders, planted 1,000. Wood Sisters planted a line of Hazel once a month on Saturdays, this created the 'Hazel Alley', which will eventually provide coppice wood.
In addition, we've also planted four Black Poplar trees.
As both kids and plants enjoy their feet close to water, we planted on clay land in an area known to hold water, near the newly dug pond.
Native Black Poplar (NBP), once common throughout the
land, is a declining tree species in the UK. It almost never reproduces either from seed or from wind-blown branches selfrooting, mainly due to today's intensively farmed landscape. This means that the survival of the species is heavily dependent on human intervention. In our case, this is Suffolk Tree Warden Network who launched the NBP project three years ago. Many thanks to David Appleton, who leads this project.
All the Poplar trees planted must be mapped and registered on the Suffolk NBP database. Hence the hold up of the number planted by the young planters.
While the trees are now planted and putting down their roots, the land and alley work begins. With Elders, we'll become wild surveying scientists, witnessing
and recording species that come to the land every Thursday this year when we meet. (Any Elders are welcome to join us)
With Kinda Forest School children, we'll prepare and potentially plant a food and forest garden at the southern end of the land which is based around an agroforestry system, with alleys of hazel, willow and vines.
A Westhall farmer visited two years ago and with his spade, he dug into the soil at various places and pronounced the soil as 'nearly dead' - no structure and no worms. Now when we dug our spades into the land to plant 1,000 trees, worms wriggled! It is turning. If you'd like to be involved (as an Elder or a child), please contact Rachel. You're most welcome. For more info and contact details, visit: kaliwood.wordpress.com
Halesworth & District Gardeners' Society
We were thrilled to see so many of you at our first meeting of the new season, where we learnt about James Lye and his passion for fuchsias. Our next meeting will be on April 10th, at The Rifle Hall, London Road, Halesworth, IP19 8AR (parking at the Co-op) at 7:15pm for 7:30pm start, where Sue Jenkinson will bring us up-todate about the Millennium Green,
on a rota basis? Our annual Plant Sale will be held at the War Memorial, St. Mary's Church Arboretum, on May 17th. This is our main fundraiser to raise money to pay for our speakers, so when you're sowing your seeds, splitting or digging up perennials, please pot a few extras up for the club sale. Hope to see you at the meeting. Happy gardening! Yvonne
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Emmerdale Farm Shop, who hope to take on the mantle of supplying bird accessories and supplies in the local area and also fishing baits. Secondly to Toby's Pet Shop and Andrew Maskery Associates for their help and support. Praise also goes to MBK Electrical for his help with all things electrical and to Catafornia Cattery and Berryfield Alpacas who amongst others, have been regular customers throughout that time. We appreciate the advice that we've received from Jonathan at Fennels and Lovewell Blake Accountants and wish any new owner of the premises as much fun as we have had with it over the years. Thanks to you all. We wish you well.
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It has not been a good start to the year. Two of our members died.
John Bainer had not been a member long and was a complete novice two years ago. But he was starting to improve and would surely have contributed to the competitions this season. Sylvie Barham had bowled very successfully for a number of years. Our sympathies go out to Sue and Ted.
We're looking forward to the start of the season. Our green will be open for play on April 12th.
On April 19th and 26th, we're having two Open Days where anyone can have a go at this
magical sport. A number of us only started bowling two years ago and we're already hooked. We're a very friendly club and run social events through the year. We do compete against other clubs and are in four competitive leagues through the season from April to September. Throughout the season, we have two afternoons on a Tuesday and a Saturday where we have informal games. Although officially we're holding our Open Days on April 19th and 26th, anybody that's interested will be welcome. We look forward to seeing you!
format will follow that of recent years.
We're still looking for more volunteers to join us to help spread the load and ensure the event is a success, so please feel free to contact us through our Facebook page or come along to our next meeting which will be at the Stables (behind The Angel) on April 29th at 5:30pm. Our first fundraising event of the year is already organised. This will be a quiz which will be on April 11th in Holton Village Hall. Doors open at 7pm for 7:30pm start. Tickets cost £5 per person and are available from Halesworth Bookshop.
The latest from Halesworth's own correspondents
A new chapter in the exciting Lincolne story will be unveiled later this month in the first of the Halesworth & District Museum 2025 talks.
As many visitors to the Museum will attest, the Lincolne family letters provide a remarkable insight into life in 19th century Halesworth and beyond and this latest episode will reveal how (after the deaths of their parents in the late 1840s) the 10 remaining Lincolne children spread far and wide. Their stories illustrate the mid-Victorian era of global empire, industrial and technological innovation, the increasing independence of women and the rise (and sometimes fall) of a growing middle class.
For those who have not had the opportunity to examine the Lincolne letters, their story is well worth exploring. It started inauspiciously enough in 2015, with a Southwold woman decluttering her flat. Part of that clutter was 'Uncle Billy's box'
thought to contain some old family letters. She contacted her cousin, Helen Wolvey, who opened the box and examined the contents.
And what a treasure trove! Not gold or silver. Yet in many ways as exciting as a detectorist's hoard. Inside the box, Helen found more than 200 letters dating as far back as 1749, exchanged between members of the Lincolne family, who moved to Halesworth in 1816 to take over a drapery business. Unusually, the correspondence included replies going back and forth, providing follow up on many fascinating topics, including not just Lincolne family matters, but also Halesworth news and views and topics of national and even international interest, such as the Corn laws, women's education and the emerging theory of evolution.
The museum was stunned to see the letters, many of which are now on display. We're delighted to be able to host this latest talk on the topic, which will be delivered
by Helen herself. An illustrated book on the letters, by Museum Chair David Wollweber and Helen Wolvey, is available to purchase at the museum.
Helen's talk 'The Lincolnes: Dispersal' will take place on April 17th at Halesworth United Reformed Church, Quay Street, IP19 8EP, at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm). The entrance cost is £6, or £3 for Museum Friends. (Pay at the door, no need to book.)
Please note that the Museum has now resumed its summer opening times, which are as follows:
• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 10am-12:30pm
• Wednesday: 10am-4pm
• Thursday: 10am-12:30pm
• Friday: 10am-4pm
• Saturday: 10am-4pm
• Sunday: Closed Group visits are welcome but must be pre-arranged with the Curator. Please email us with your requirements: office@ halesworthmuseum.org.uk. There is easy access for the disabled.
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One of the Lincolne letters, complete with the iconic Penny Black postage stamp
10:30am-11am. Every Tues & Sun. For babies & toddlers of all ages. Instruments, clapping,
jogging & action rhymes. Free event, no booking required. Contact Southwold Library: 01502 722519, or email: southwold.library@ suffolklibraries.co.uk
APRIL 2ND
All We Imagine As Light (15)
The Cut, Halesworth
7:30pm. Winner at Cannes last year, this 2024 drama film is a snapshot of the lives of 3 working class women in modern-day Mumbai & the transformative
power of friendship & sisterhood was universally acclaimed & topped the 'Sight & Sound' poll as best film of the year.
Tickets from: £5pp.
APRIL 3RD, 10TH, 17TH & 24TH
Tour of Holy Trinity Church Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh, IP19 9LL 11am. Taking place regularly on Thurs mornings. Popular general interest tours provided by local resident. Children welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult throughout the tour. To join a tour, just turn up. Free, no booking required. More info, contact Colin: 07508 888460.
APRIL 3RD
fEAST Theatre presents 'Tales From the Motherland' The Cut, Halesworth 7:30pm-9:30pm. 3 darkly comic plays from Rob John. Secrets, lies, crimes & misdemeanours litter the lives of 3 mothers & their adult children in these poignant, funny, thought-provoking stories.
Tickets: £16pp.
APRIL 4TH
C'est La Vie Southwold Arts Centre
APRIL 13TH
APRIL 9TH & 16TH
Dance with 25+ dance groups joining us from across the UK. Many traditional Molly & Morris Dancers, the town will be alive with colour, music, dance & bells! oxbloodmolly@gmail.com
APRIL 5TH
Music for Passiontide from Haydn's Stabat Mater & Handel's Messiah St. Mary's Church, Halesworth 7:30pm. Pakefield Singers. Tickets: £15pp (16 & under: free) can be purchased via ticket source, or by cash in Halesworth Bookshop.
APRIL 5TH
Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys Honey & The Bear Double Bill The Cut, Halesworth 7:30pm-10pm. Folk & roots music. Honey & The Bear will perform in the 1st half of the show, with Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys in the 2nd half. Tickets: £18.50pp.
APRIL 5TH & 6TH
Reptile Ramble
RSPB Nature Reserve, Minsmere, IP17 3BY 9:30am-12pm. Join reptile experts as they search for some of our more elusive residents. Visit known Adder basking spots & check typical hiding places for Grass Snakes, Slow Worms & Common Lizards away from the main visitor trails. Walk is weather dependant. More info, email: minsmere@rspb.org.uk or call: 01728 648281. Ticket prices (£4.50pp-£27.50pp) incl. reserve entry fees & hot drink in the café after the walk. events.rspb.org.uk/events/98936
APRIL 9TH
Halesworth Harmony Rehearsal
The Cut, Halesworth 10:30am-12:30pm. Come along for a free taster session. No experience necessary, everything taught by ear & you'll receive a warm welcome: halesworth. harmony@gmail.com
APRIL 13TH
The Promised Land (15) The Cut, Halesworth 7:30pm. 2hr, 7mins. The story of Danish soldier & explorer Ludvig Kahlen, who explored & cultivated Denmark's wild Jutland, which now comprises the vast majority of the country, in the mid-18th century. Based on the 2020 book 'The Captain & Ann Barbara' by Ida Jessen.
APRIL 11TH Quiz!
Wenhaston Bowls Club Open Day! Wenhaston Playing Fields (opposite Football Pavilion) 1pm. Come & give bowls a go! Weather permitting. No experience needed, free coaching available. All ages & abilities welcome. Tea, coffee & biscuits will be served. Wenhaston Bowls Club plays in 4 different weekday evening leagues between AprilSeptember, however members can also enjoy the social side with a social roll up every Thurs PM & the freedom to have a roll up whenever you wish (however not at the times of a home league game).
APRIL 15TH
Halesworth & District
A Moment in Time: Millennium Exhibition Heritage Hut, Village Green, Walberswick 10am-4pm. Exhibition commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Millennium in Walberswick. Organised by the Walberswick Local History Group.
APRIL 7TH
WI Spring Quiz
U3A presents: 'Seals in Lincolnshire & Norfolk' by Barbara Meyer
7:30pm. An actress nervously awaits a life-changing audition. As she travels on the tube she shares her concerns with the audience... "What's the director looking for? Will they like me? Who is Sarah Bernhardt anyway?"
APRIL 5TH
Reydon Village Hall
Holton Village Hall 7pm. Halesworth Event Management, raising funds for Halesworth Christmas Lights. Tickets: £5pp, from Halesworth Bookshop. Licensed Bar, raffle, BYO nibbles. £5pp.
APRIL 11TH
Mind-blowing scripts Unforgettable performances
Festival l
9th Halesworth Day of Dance Halesworth Thoroughfare 11am-4pm. Celebrating 20yrs of Ox Blood Molly. Join us for Halesworth's unique Day of
Live Music with Georgia Falls
Halesworth Golf Club
Doors open 6:30pm for 7pm start. WI. Why not get together a team & join us for our popular Spring Quiz! Teams of 6. £36. Raffle, BYO drinks & nibbles. Light interval refreshments will be served on the night.
APRIL 8TH
Doors open 7:30pm. Band starts 9pm. Bar closes: midnight. Food available to purchase on the night. Members £5pp, nonmembers £7.50pp. Tickets must be purchased in adv. Please call to book: 01986 875567.
APRIL 12TH
LAXFIELD MUSEUM OPENING EVENT
Paul Taylor returns with many new photos and animal tales from his local wildlife farm
Laxfield Village Hall
The Link, Off the High Street
Friday 25th April
Doors: 7pm. 7:30pm start
Admissionbydonation
How we Laughed: The Golden Age of British Comedy St. Edmund's Hall, Southwold IP18 6JP 2pm. Presented by The Arts Society, Southwold. With lecturer Tyler Butterworth. It's said in theatrical history that there was a Golden Age in British comedy, from the 1970s-80s. This was in the branch of theatre known as 'variety'. A world of comedians & impressionists, TV shows, & end-of-the-pier shows, unusual acts & eccentric dances. Tickets: £10pp. tassouthwold@gmail.com
Flashdance 80's Band
The Cut, Halesworth 2:30pm. Since 2019, Barbara Meyer's published articles of her research into seals along parts of the east coast of England. Her talk covers the differences between seal subspecies in Lincolnshire & Norfolk & her study of the effect of visitors on breeding colonies in their habitat. Barbara will talk about efforts being made to help these marine wildlife species to survive. All welcome to attend. U3A talks are free to members, for non-members tickets are available at £4pp in adv. or on the door.
APRIL 15TH
Southwold Arts Centre 7:30pm. One of the most exciting & popular 80's bands in the UK! Classic 80's floor fillers, top 10/No 1's, throughout the most diverse genre decade ever & always get's the audience involved. Powerful vocals, drums, keyboards & retro lighting/props. Tickets: £17pp.
Halesworth Army Cadets Open Evening Detachment Building (behind Market Place, Old Brewery Yard), Halesworth From 6:30pm. Read more about this on page 21.
APRIL 15TH-16TH
Halesworth Dolphins
24hr Swimming Relay Bungay Swimming Pool Fundraiser for Halesworth Dolphins & The Pear Tree Fund.
“The world should pay attention to INK”
APRIL 16TH
Love Lies Bleeding (15)
The Cut, Halesworth 7:30pm. 2024 thriller/crime movie. Reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou's criminal family. Tickets from: £5pp.
APRIL 18TH
Good Friday
Brunch & Bubbles Halesworth Golf Club
10am-2pm. £27.50pp. Brunch option (e.g. Full English, Vegetarian Breakfast, Eggs Benedict, Hot Smoked Salmon, Chorizo & Halloumi Hash & many more options) served with continental grazing board while you wait & 2 drinks of your choice. Please call to book: 01986 875567.
APRIL 18TH & 19TH
Antique Vintage All Weather Fair
Old Hall Café, Southwold 9am-4pm. 2 day Easter Weekend event. £2.50pp entry. 40+ dealers. suffolkheritageevents.co.uk
APRIL 18TH, 19TH & 20TH
Southwold Easter
Antiques Fair
Saint Felix School, Southwold
11am-5pm (Fri & Sat) & 11am4:30pm (Sun). Lomax Antiques Fairs - East Anglia's most prestigious antiques fairs. Dogs welcome. Top quality antique dealers from all over the country. An eclectic mix of items at prices suited to both new & more established collectors.
APRIL 19TH
St. George's Day Parade
Edgar Sewter Primary School 2:30pm start at Edgar Sewter School, march down through the Thoroughfare & Market Place, finishing at St. Mary's Church to raise the flag & enjoy a service. All community groups welcome to join. Children welcome to dress up. office.bvtm@gmail.com
APRIL 19TH
Swing Time (U) Electric Picture Palace, Southwold 7pm. Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers in the great RKO musical with unsurpassed song & dance sequences incl. 'A Fine Romance' & 'The Way you Look Tonight'. To book tickets, email: boxoffice@ southwoldcinema.co.uk
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Saturday 12th April
The Rifle Hall, Halesworth, IP19 8LR 2nd SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH 9AM-1PM
For stall enquiries, please contact Pam on 01986 781382
APRIL 20TH
Open Afternoon
STEAMWORKS, Blyth Road, Southwold
1pm-4pm. Organised by: Southwold Railway Trust. Open to visitors this afternoon & other selected dates in 2025. Come & see! The café, miniature railway & shop will be open, & guided tours available. For more info, call: 01502 725422 or email: mail@southwoldrailway.co.uk
APRIL 23RD
Conclave (12A)
Southwold Arts Centre 3pm. 2024 drama/thriller film. Southwold Community Cinema. When Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive & ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the centre of a web of conspiracies & intrigue that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church. Tickets: £5pp.
APRIL 25TH
Community Coffee
Morning & Lunch
Reydon Village Hall
9am-12:30pm. Free. Tea/coffee & toast, pastries when available between 9am-11am. Soup & bread between 11am-12:30pm (plus takeaway soup - BYO container). Reydon Village
Hall Management Committee in conjunction with Reydon & Southwold Community Fridge & Pantry.
APRIL 25TH
Blythburgh Mini Market & Café Blythburgh Church, IP19 9LL 10:30am-12pm. Last Fri of the month from March-Oct. Stalls selling a variety of items, incl. homemade cakes, cards, gifts, jewellery, honey, etc. Tea, coffee & homemade cakes. Large free car park, 5 mins from Southwold, everyone welcome!
APRIL 25TH
Big Spring Quiz Night!
Old Hall Café, Southwold 7pm-10pm. Rally your friends & family & join us for an epic evening of trivia! £15pp inc. half-time food. To book tickets, visit the café or call 01502 723091.
APRIL 25TH
Quiz Night
Reydon Village Hall
7pm. £5pp. Teams of up-to 6. BYO snacks & drinks. Raffles. Soft drinks, sweets & crisps available to buy. Book tickets with Charlotte at Southwold Library 07715 388916 or email: frogclock@hotmail.com. All funds towards the RVH Golden Anniversary Appeal Fund to repair, renovate & refit the hall.
APRIL 25TH
Illustrated & Engaging
Local Wildlife Talk
Laxfield Village Hall
Doors open: 7pm for 7:30pm start. Laxfield Museum's Annual Opening Event sees the return of Paul Taylor with many new photos, videos & lively animal tales from his own wildlife farm near Laxfield, which has attracted some extraordinary species since Paul rewilded his land some years ago. He's an entertaining & always popular speaker. Admission by donation in aid of the Museum. Bar open for drinks/ light refreshments. All welcome.
APRIL 25TH
Charity Race Night
The Queen's Head, Bramfield 7:30pm. Fundraiser for The Pear Tree Fund. £5pp.
APRIL 26TH
Quiz Night
Cardinal Newman Hall (Old Sorting Office) 7pm. In aid of Reydon Rainbows.
Teams of 4. £3pp. BYO drinks & snacks. Raffle! Book early to avoid disappointment, limited places. Contact Charlotte Clark: 07715 388916, email: frogclock@hotmail.com
APRIL 27TH
Halesworth Harmony Rehearsal
The Cut, Halesworth 10:30am-12:30pm. Come along for a free taster session. No experience necessary, everything taught by ear & you'll receive a warm welcome. halesworth. harmony@gmail.com
APRIL 28TH
Board Games Café
Halesworth Library 2pm-4:30pm. Join us for this monthly fun & sociable afternoon! Choose from 30+ games or bring your favourite! Suggested donation of £1pp to cover cost of refreshments. All welcome!
APRIL 30TH Plant Stall
Halesworth Train Station 10am-1pm. Fundraiser for The Pear Tree Fund.
APRIL 30TH
Railway 200 Event
Halesworth Train Station 11am-2pm. Tour of the local Station Museum. Talk on the movable platform from Brian (Curator), rail-inspired poetry & storytelling by Bards Aloud, stall by Suffolk Wildlife Trust to make bird feeders, plant stand by the station adopters, stand by model railway enthusiasts, refreshment stand. This is a drop in event, tours & poetry will be every hour. eastsuffolklines.co.uk
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Fri 4 April, 7:30pm Tickets £15 THE DOG THAT COULDN’T BARK & MERMAN
Double bill private charity screening of 2 Suffolk-based short films. The Dog that Couldn’t Bark: 22mins, followed by an audience with Maureen Lipman, hosted by Helen Atkinson-Wood. Proceeds in aid of Survivors in Transition. Merman: Are those who are ‘other’ destined to suffer as the Merman did hundreds of years ago? Award-winning short
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Reclusive gym manager Lou (Kristen Stewart) falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into Lou’s criminal family...
Wed 9 April, 7:30pm THE PROMISED LAND (15)
The story of Danish soldier and explorer Ludvig Kahlen (Mads Mikkelsen), who explored and cultivated Denmark’s wild Jutland, which now comprises the vast majority of the country, in the mid-18th century...
Wed 30 April, 7:30pm CONCLAVE (12)
When Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the centre of a web of conspiracies and intrigue that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church...
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The Pear Tree Fund update
Fundraising success, exciting challenges and upcoming events!
Karen Prime and Rachel Plant competed in the Southwold Half Marathon and are well on their way to raising their £1,000 target. Next up is the Norwich Triathlon on June 22nd, followed by the gruelling Outlaw Triathlon on July 27th. To sponsor these gutsy ladies, visit: JustGiving. com and search 'Karen and Rachels Full Triathlon'. Walberswick Co-op raised a staggering £1,082 during the
winter. Our heartfelt thanks go to Rosi and all the team who have fundraised with unwavering enthusiasm.
Heveningham Hall Country Fair Trust have granted us a further £10,000. This is in addition to the recent £30,000 share of the proceeds from the 2024 Country Fair and Fireworks. Thank you to the trustees, this means the world to us and our clients.
Upcoming events:
• March 24th-26th: Charity Pop Up Bookshop at The Queen's Head, Bramfield.
• April 15th & 16th: Halesworth Dolphins 24 hour Swimming Relay at Bungay Swimming Pool.
• April 25th: Charity Race Night at The Queen's Head, Bramfield. • April 30th: Plant Stall at Halesworth Train Station.
• May 24th: Stall at the Halesworth Annual Parish Meeting at Halesworth Town Park.
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prick out seedlings. Planting generally is in full swing, particularly plants bought in containers. The soil is now relatively warm and rain is normally fairly frequent. Trees, shrubs, roses and perennials planted in the ground now will have plenty of time to establish their roots before summer. In the vegetable garden, it's time to plant hardy herbs, grow pumpkins, asparagus, tomatoes and beans.
this will encourage stronger and multi-flowered plants.
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If you sowed sweet peas in the autumn (or have bought some in pots from your local garden centre)then now's the time to plant the seedlings out. You can also plant sweet pea seeds straight in the ground or in deep pots filled with compost. Good light is essential to stop young plants becoming weak and lanky. If you pinch out the growing tips when the seedlings reach 10cm tall,
Another summer smell (and taste) is mint which will be showing new growth from its winter die back this month. It's one of the best herbs for attracting pollinators such as hoverflies, lacewings, bees and butterflies into the garden. Keeping it controlled is essential as mint tends to take over pots and beds with its robust root system, so now would be a good time to thin out any existing mint plants to let new shoots flourish. Apart from being a useful culinary herb mint also makes a great herbal tea. Peppermint leaves contain several essential oils that are released when steeped in hot water, including menthol, menthone and limonene. Collectively, these give peppermint tea its' refreshing,
cooling, minty taste. Peppermint tea can aid digestion and may also relieve an upset stomach. In some cases, it has been seen to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). If you're growing your own mint, then make sure it's planted in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It's an exciting month as you get back into the garden and start to sow outdoors, but look out for frosts and keep any tender plants indoors for now.
Top gardening tips for the month from the RHS:
• Keep weeds under control
• Start sowing seeds outdoors
• Sweet peas can be sown and planted outside
• Plant out main crop potatoes
• Plant new pond plants and divide waterlilies
• Sow new lawns or repair bare patches
• Lightly cut back lavender to stop it getting too leggy or woody
• Last chance to prune climbing or rambling roses
• Divide bamboos
• Protect fruit blossom from late frost
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Sweet peas are perfect for picking and are easy to grow in pots or in the ground, training them up a frame for a beautiful display.
Fresh, local, sustainable Better meat for a better future
Eating locally-produced meat is a win-win for both you and the environment. It supports local farmers, boosts the local economy, and reduces the carbon footprint associated with transporting meat over long distances. Plus, you get fresher, often higherquality meat that hasn't been treated with the
same preservatives or chemicals as mass-produced options.
By choosing local, you're also helping maintain sustainable farming practices and ensuring animals are raised with care. It's a simple way to make a big difference for your health, community, and the planet!
Pets & Wellbeing
A bond that benefits both
Having pets brings countless benefits to both your mental and physical wellbeing.
They offer companionship, reduce stress, and even encourage physical activity. Whether it's a dog that gets you outside for walks, or a cat that provides cosy moments of calm, pets have a unique way of enhancing daily life.
However, owning a pet also comes with the responsibility of ensuring their happiness and health. Regular vet visits, proper nutrition, and exercise are essential for their wellbeing.
Just as we need care, pets rely on us to provide them with a safe, loving environment. Taking care of your pet doesn't
just mean feeding them: It means paying attention to their emotional needs. Dogs, for example, thrive on social interaction, while cats need a stimulating environment to prevent boredom. Mental and physical stimulation helps prevent behavioural issues and ensures your pet feels loved and secure in their home.
Pets become part of the family, and by offering them proper care, you're building a bond that can last for many years. In return, they'll offer unwavering loyalty, affection, and joy, making your life that much richer. Whether it's a playful puppy or a calm rabbit, providing the best for your pet leads to a healthier, happier life for both of you.
Popular Bramfield pub's 'novel' fundraising idea!
The Queen's Head at Bramfield will convert its restaurant into a full-size pop-up charity book shop for the second time to raise money for the Pear Tree Fund.
The pub will transform into a bookworm's dream from March 24th-26th. Visitors will be able to choose from more than 3,000 pre-loved titles spanning a huge variety of genres, and will also be able to pick up good quality second-hand board games and jigsaws at the same time.
The event will take over the floor space of two thirds of the pub for three days, and is unique in its size and scale in the UK.
All of the profits from the bookshop will be donated to the Pear Tree Fund in Halesworth, which provides extra equipment and 24-hour care in the last days of life, along with emotional, physical and practical support to people with life-changing illnesses or long-term conditions.
It's the second time the Queen's Head has held the popup bookshop. At last year's event, the pub raised just over £1,200, but is hoping to smash through that target this time around.
Kate Wood (owner of the Queen's Head and organiser of
the mammoth task) said: "We have once again been blown away by the generosity of people donating books and board games to the event. Back in October, we put out a plea on social media for people to donate, and they did not let us down! The bookshop this year will be a third larger than last year and is made up of around 30 sections, including fiction, biography, food and drink, sport, gardening, health and wellbeing and many more. It takes months of organisation and hard work to bring the event together, but it does help that I used to be a bookshop manager for Jarrold's of Norwich in my younger years! It's been an absolute pleasure to arrange it all and we really hope it raises a fantastic amount for the brilliant Pear Tree Fund, so please do come and buy a book or two."
The Queen's Head at Bramfield selected the Pear Tree Fund as its chosen charity around seven years ago, and has raised more than £13,500 so far through book sales, musical bingo events, race nights, fashion shows and a variety of other fun-packed activities.
Last year, the independent pub won the Muddy Stilettos
Halesworth branch of Cancer Research
By the time this article goes out, we'll have held our annual Big Breakfast and I'll let you know how we got on in the next edition of the Community News.
We held our AGM on March 1st in the Co-op Community Room which was very well attended. All the officers were re-elected and the committee remains the same.
Dr. Clarke (our President) opened the meeting and praised the advances being made by Cancer Research. In his closing remarks, he thanked the committee and volunteers for continuing to raise funds for this vital research.
race to beat cancer, but we can't do it without your help and support, so please continue to visit our events throughout the year.
Our next event will be our Spring Fair on May 17th at Holton Village Hall from 10:30am-2pm. We'll be serving light lunches and delicious desserts from 11:30am and we'll have all our usual stalls. Also we always have a garden stall at our Spring Fair so anyone who has green fingers please think of us as you start the seed sowing and taking cuttings season and perhaps do a few extra for our stall. We'd be very grateful and your contributions would be greatly appreciated.
award for 'Best Destination Pub in Suffolk and Cambs' and this year also features in the good Beer Guide for the quality of its real ale.
Juliette Weaver (Community Fundraiser with the Pear Tree Fund) said: "We're incredibly grateful to the Queen's Head for the fantastic support they have continued to show to our charity over many years. We're also delighted that the pub will also be converting their restaurant into a full-size charity secondhand bookshop for the second time. It's a fantastic idea and a real talking point, and promises to be well worth a visit!"
The latest fundraiser takes place from March 24th-26th with the bookshop open from 12pm-8pm each day. Earlier appointments may be available by prior arrangement with the pub.
Visitors will be welcome to sit and relax with a coffee, pint or slice of cake, with half of the profits from all cake sales also donated to the fund. To find out more about the support offered by the Pear Tree Fund or to donate to the charity, call 01986 899655, email: info@peartreefund.org or visit: peartreefund.org
Sophia France (our Area Relationship Manager) then explained some aspects of the current research being carried out, especially on two vaccines. Ovarianvax for ladies who have the BRCA gene mutation, which means they're at a higher risk of getting breast or ovarian cancer and also Lungvax for those at high risk from lung cancer. These are incredible strides forward in our
Our annual street collection dates are now confirmed as June 27th Halesworth Thoroughfare and June 28th Halesworth Co-op. Please stop and say hello to our collectors. We're all very friendly and it brightens our day if you stop for a chat.
Thank you for supporting Cancer Research UK! For more information, please contact Dawn Davis (Chair) on: 01986 873640.
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Kate at the pop-up bookshop
Kings Landscaping celebrate 20 years in business!
Since opening the gates at Norwich Road Business Centre, Halesworth in 2005, Kings Landscaping has expanded considerably. The range of products and services available has vastly increased as they've supplied landscaping materials to the public and trade throughout East Anglia and across the UK over the last 20 years.
One thing that has remained the same over the years is that David King (Proprietor) and his dedicated team value the relationships with their customers, whether it's trade clients who come to see them all year round, or members of the public working on seasonal outdoor projects. They pride themselves on being more than just a shop; Kings is a family run
business and they want each of their customers to feel they can ask anything and they'll do their absolute best to help.
Maree (a valued member of the team and Accounts Manager) has been by David's side from the start, joined now by a team of six:
Mark (former Pub Manager), swapped steaks for slabs in 2013 and has brought his frontof-house skills to Kings and is now General Manager.
David's daughter Emma, has been learning all aspects of the business since joining the team in 2016, working alongside
Mark and Maree in the office, she guarantees service with a smile!
With over 30 years in the builder's merchant trade, Dave (Customer Service Assistant), brought his knowledge with him when he joined the team in
2020, he is always happy to assist wherever possible.
Keith (Yard Manager) is there to keep everything ship-shape and running smoothly in the yard. He can be found loading vehicles and getting orders ready for experienced delivery driver Paul, who has more than 25 years' experience in the building trade and is the reason Kings can guarantee delivery whatever the size of your site.
Last but not least, there's back up driver Abby, who always shows his upmost enthusiasm towards any task given and could win an award for cleanest lorry in Suffolk!
While drivers Paul and Abby operate lorries with cranes,
Upon
As well as concrete paving slabs, patios can be created using other durable products such as bricks, block paving and a wide range of natural stone and porcelain - all of which are kept in stock. Alternatively, if there's a specific design you
require which is not available from stock, the team can order materials in for you. Suppliers' catalogues can be found in the office for customers to take away and browse. Samples can also be requested, to help you make those tricky decisions.
A range of sawn treated timber, fence panels, posts and sleepers can be found in the Kings Landscaping Yard. With a vast range of sleepers out there, David decided to keep things simple and stock two varieties; Reclaimed grade 1 Dutch oak and new green oak sleepers, great for making raised beds or retaining walls.
At the top of the yard, you'll see the bays, of which hold a range of loose aggregates, top soil and composts. All of these are sold in bulk bags or loose loads and if that's too much... They even sell by the shovel
load! While there's products like Sylva grow composts, bark mulch, decorative stone and rockery available, it's not just garden and landscaping materials that can be found at Kings. They're also stockists of Calor Gas, the ever-popular CSJ Dog Food and TuffStuff Workwear and that's just to name a few. Tool hire is another thing to add to the list, with turf cutters, compactor plates, breakers, rotavators and even a compact tractor with all the attachments - all available for day/week hire. David and the team hope to keep expanding the product range and services available to their customers in the future and thank them for all their support over the last 20 years!
As Alde & Blyth Community (ABC) Radio prepares to celebrate its fourth anniversary, a host of new presenters are coming forward to join the ever-expanding station.
One of those presenters, who joined earlier this year, is Annette Gilbert, who had always wanted to try her hand at being a radio presenter and after retiring to Suffolk, she soon discovered her local community radio service and quickly got in touch and now has her own weekend programme, 'Annette in the Afternoon', every Saturday afternoon.
Annette writes about her experience and enjoyment of being part of ABC Radio's ongoing expansion: "Joining ABC Radio was a new challenge for me, both exciting and daunting, as my professional life had been within a corporate environment of the city and Canary Wharf.
Radio and music have always played a huge part throughout my life. I dreamed, as a child, of being a presenter, never ever expecting it to happen until I saw an advert to join ABC Radio and decided to take the plunge and apply.
After a lovely informal meeting, my one-to-one training was arranged, which was informative, fun, supportive and extremely encouraging. I then had
to think about what I wanted the format of my show to look like. I wanted it to be fun, informative, and inclusive of music across the generations as well as promoting local businesses, charities, or local events in our area.
My show is broadcast live every Saturday afternoon and has regular features, including the 'Kitchen Disco', 'Three after Three', 'Your Song', 'What's Ons', and 'Turning the Corner'.
On occasions, I also feature the 'Saturday Sofa', where I interview guests from local businesses, events and charities, allowing
them the opportunity to let the community know about them and what they have to offer.
My first live show was exciting, frightening, and fun all rolled into one but had the support of another presenter in another studio to support me.
St. Mary's Handbell Ringers, Halesworth
The new year sees us back in action with a very full diary. Many of our bookings are with WIs and similar groups in East Suffolk but we're delighted to have been asked to enhance the music curriculum at Wenhaston Primary School and also introduce handbells to a local Brownie group. In order for these initiatives to be successful (and indeed grow), we're looking to increase team numbers. If you like being part of a team, enjoy music and meeting
people, why not come along to one or more of our practices and consider signing up?
We meet on Tuesday afternoons in the Catholic Church Hall in Halesworth from 2pm3pm. You'll be guaranteed a warm welcome. No musical experience necessary.
If you want to find out more regarding booking us or attending one of our weekly rehearsals, please email Linda: l.sherman654@btinternet.com or text: 07789 365229.
Once my confidence grew, I was let loose on my own and I absolutely love it. I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting and interviewing local guests for my show, covering various subjects, from book festivals, a local charity, hypnotherapy, walking with goats, fashion, and a civil celebrant and feel extremely privileged that I have a unique position of being invited into listeners homes and lives every weekend.
I have loyal listeners across the UK, Europe, and even the USA! I'm touched by the weekly messages of support and feedback on the show, and compliments on my music selection.
In a world where we are all being divided into categories or age-related groups, local radio breaks through the barriers with music, introducing listeners to new and old music and artists they may never have heard of before but grow to enjoy and importantly, just to have fun! ABC Community Radio has a variety of great shows and talented presenters, from across the local area, age groups, working backgrounds and experience They give up their time to serve the community, bring enjoyment, and comfort. It's a fabulous station to be a part of and I would encourage anyone to come along and join us!" You can hear Annette in the Afternoon every Saturday afternoon between 2pm-4pm and you can find Alde & Blyth Community Radio online at: www.abcradio.co.uk, via the ABC Radio app and on your smart speaker.
Halesworth WI report
'Being a Celebrant' was the title of our recent talk by Stephanie Wilson who took us through the whys and wherefores of funeral practices.
A quiz had us all scratching our heads and getting many answers wrong on rules and regulations.
Stephanie also is a celebrant for weddings, naming ceremonies and divorces. We then took time to chat and plan future events, such as a birthday party in May for the 79th year of Halesworth WI.
Stephanie was able to give us good advice on alternative versions to the norm, advising us that it's not morbid to talk through the details with our nearest and dearest before the event.
Annette Gilbert
Alde & Blyth
Dunwich Museum & Community Heritage Centre
Dunwich Museum is open daily from April 1st, from 11:30am to 4:30pm. Visit us and learn about the city lost to the sea. Our special exhibition this year is on 'Pilgrimage' and features some unique pilgrim badges.
We run events and activities throughout the year, so keep an eye out for our events and check our website for updates at: dunwichmuseum.org.uk
Join us on April 5th, Dunwich Delights with the Dunwich
Show donates over £54,000 to local good causes
Following a successful event in 2024, the organisers of the Henham Steam & Country Show have been able to provide over £54,000 to six local charities.
Held in September at Henham Park near Southwold, the Henham Steam & Country Show is organised by volunteers from Blyth Valley Rotary, Wangford Community Council, and the Parochial Church Councils of Sotherton, Uggeshall and Wangford-cum-Henham and many other individuals. In exchange for the tremendous amount of hard work done by the three organisations' huge number of volunteers throughout the year, they were provided with a total of £40,800.
Every year, the organising committee of the show choose local charities to support, and in 2024 these were SERV Suffolk & Cambridgeshire, Mind Norfolk & Waveney and Suffolk Accident & Rescue Service.
At an event on January 17th, the show organisers presented these three nominated charities with donations totalling £13,600 and heard from representatives from each organisation about how their work is benefitting local people. The event was also an opportunity to thank the many volunteers who give up their time throughout the year to make the show possible.
Helen Walker (Chair) said: "Our 48th show was another successful event, and we were
pleased to see so many visitors and exhibitors enjoying their weekend.
From its earliest days, the event has raised money to support local good causes, and we are delighted to still be able to do this, as well as providing a valuable educational day for local school children.
As always, I'd like to thank our committee and volunteers who work so hard behind the scenes throughout the year to make the event as successful as possible.
We're already working on the 49th show, which will take place on September 20th and 21st, 2025 at Henham Park. We look forward to seeing everyone there!"
For the latest news, please visit www.henhamsteam.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Suffolk Singers honour
Founder Andrew Pierssené
In 1991, when Andrew Pierssené assembled a handful of singers to propose his idea of creating an adult SATB choir (under the name of Suffolk Singers), he little dreamt of the magnificent choir that initiative would lead to.
Andrew simply wanted to share his enjoyment of singing! He put his heart into the wellbeing of this choir, ensuring that it flourished over the years, progressively attracting more singers.
Today, Suffolk Singers is a choir of over 30 members, which is widely recognised for its beautiful, harmonious, a cappella singing.
Sadly, the choir had to say a last goodbye and thank you to Andrew recently when he died on January 17th, aged 95 years.
Andrew was a man of many talents and interests of which music was particularly important to him. His funeral service was held in Gissing Church on February 14th and included an ensemble of Suffolk Singers who were proud and privileged to raise a fitting tribute to Andrew with
'My Spirit Sang All Day' by Finzi. Andrew led and encouraged the choir for many years, until he stepped down in 2004, paving the way for the choir to set up a formal committee and appoint an official Music Director (MD). That position is currently held by Claire Weston who took over as MD from Rob Goodrich in 2010.
Suffolk Singers is very fortunate to have Claire as MD. Claire's a former Principal Singer with English National Opera who left the stage to pursue a career teaching singing. Under Claire's leadership, Suffolk Singers has gone from strength-to-strength, benefitting from her formal training which, coupled with a natural teaching talent, well equips her to address specific needs of singers such as vocal technique, getting the best out of a piece of music and the importance of singing together as a choir.
Suffolk Singers truly get joy from making a beautiful sound, and continue to be inspired and encouraged to ever higher standards by Claire's boundless energy and enthusiasm and her
ability to make choir rehearsals fun, albeit hard work. Suffolk Singers has an extensive repertoire of music, both sacred and secular and has performed concerts in many wonderful venues. The warm reception on such occasions is testimony to the audience appreciation of the sound and harmony arising from a carefully chosen programme of music.
We'd love you to be among our audience at our next concert, to be performed in the magnificent Chapel of St. Joseph's College, Ipswich at 7pm on April 5th. Suffolk Singers will be joined by the West Tones, a choir from Woodbridge School where Claire is Head of Singing. The programme will comprise a mix of secular and sacred music, from across the years, following the theme of 'Night into Day', appropriate as the days lengthen and spring is under way.
Please do join us. Tickets at £15pp (£5pp under 16) can be obtained by calling 07843 840876 or go to www.wegottickets.com/ event/650883. www.suffolksingers.co.uk
Drifters at 6:30pm, £18 per person. An evening of music, medieval voices, and supper in the Dunwich Reading Room. Soups, cold cuts of meats, smoked fish, cheese boards, fruit, and delicious desserts. Book with us via email: chronicles@dunwich museum.org.uk
Join us on both April 10th and 17th for free drop-in activities from 12pm-4pm in the Dunwich Reading Room. Donations welcome.
Halesworth Hoppa
Drivers and Buddies on the Hoppa are pleased to see so many new faces joining us on journeys around Halesworth and Holton.
We've also noticed an increasing number of people who are getting on the Hoppa to return home after visiting the town centre and having done some shopping. Which makes a lot of sense, especially as our buddies are happy to help with heavy bags, including taking them to your door.
Another service offered by the Hoppa is a weekly service to and from Chediston and Linstead. Each Wednesday, the bus travels to Chediston and turns right to take the road through Chediston Green and then left back down to Halesworth Road and back to Halesworth. We can drop people off at the Co-op as we head towards the central car park. We collect at Chediston from 9:30am and then stop along the way on request. For the return journey, we collect passengers from the central car park at 11:30am to
return to Chediston and Linstead. Please note we don't have a buddy on this service. If you'd like to find out more about the Linstead service, please call Julia Howell, the HACT administrator, on 01986 875900 between 8:30am11:30am Monday to Friday. Finally, did you know our buses are available outside operating hours for Community Groups to hire with a driver provided by us, allowing you to relax and enjoy yourself without the worry of driving? We have three buses for this purpose, all 16-seaters, providing a flexible service collecting and dropping passengers at their doors, if required. Two of these buses have wheelchair access, if required. The cost of the bus hire with driver is £100 for a day or evening hire, for up to 30 miles travelled. There's an additional fee of £1.50 for every mile after the first 30 miles. For more details, contact the office on 01986 875900 or email or pop into our office at the Railway Station any morning before 11:30am.
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Halesworth Dementia Carers Fund celebrates success of 'Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today' project
Halesworth Dementia Carers Fund (HDCF) is proud to announce the successful completion of its transformative reminiscence project, 'Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today', which has provided vital support to people living with dementia and their carers.
The project (which ran for eight weeks) saw 13 participants, including seven individuals living with dementia and five carers, come together each Saturday at the Pear Tree Centre
in Halesworth. Over three hours each week, participants explored and rediscovered their past lives through laughter, music, play and conversation, creating cherished memory books to treasure at home.
"We're thrilled with the impact that 'Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today' has had on both the participants and the facilitators" said Nicky Kelly (Vice Chair of HDCF), "This project has not only promoted positive wellbeing and social inclusion, but has also helped foster a
strong sense of community and shared understanding between people living with dementia and their carers."
The sessions were led by five trained facilitators, with additional support from two volunteers. The project was made possible thanks to the generosity of The Pear Tree Fund, which donated use of their space for the sessions.
Quotes from participants reveal the deep impact of the project:
• "That I am not alone" -
Participant with dementia
• "We were strangers when we met, and now it feels like family" - Carer
• "It's been a privilege to be part of such an incredible project"
- Facilitator
The project was affiliated with the European Reminiscence Network, founded by Pam Schweitzer. The Network promotes the use of reminiscence activities to improve the lives of people living with dementia by helping them reconnect with their past.
2025 events at St. Peter's Church, Sibton
Join us at Sibton Church for a concert that opens a season of varied community events for 2025.
Zephyr Baroque perform on May 3rd at 3pm. Our concerts are always followed by tea, with plentiful supplies of cake. Zephyr Baroque's programme of baroque music will be played on period instruments that provide a magical sound in Sibton's Church building. Its medieval interior and beautiful carved roof is perfect for this kind of music.
Sibton's Annual Mighty Three Day Book Sale will be held May 25th, 26th and 27th from 10:30am4:30pm. This is always a popular event. Everything on sale is good
quality. Second-hand books are a main attraction, fiction includes a large number of sci-fi titles and non-fiction, where local history is a specialism and there are often other rarities. There are also good quality second-hand clothes for sale, quality collectibles, bric-abrac, children's books and toys, plants, as well as LPs, DVDs and CDs. All items are individually priced. Refreshments are available all day, Admission is free and there's ample parking. Sibton Church lies on the A1120 between Yoxford and Peasenhall with its carpark at IP17 2LX.
Watch out for further events
including 'Folk in Ruins' during the weekend beginning July 19th,
held both at Sibton Church and (by kind permission of Nicholas Levett-Scrivener) at the Sibton Abbey Ruin.
• At the Sibton Abbey Ruin: A folk afternoon with Syzewell Gap, Silmor and Mary-Jane and Keith Tyrrell. There's family entertainment too; Miraiker's World of Puppets, including Punch & Judy, interactive circus skills, face painting and food and drink from Ollie's Bar and Cheryl's Suffolk Catering.
• At Sibton Church: Records of some unexpectedly famous people, and those who made their home, life and living in Sibton. There's opportunity to research into Sibton folk buried
in the churchyard as well as those recorded with notable monuments in the church itself. Refreshments are available throughout the event at both venues. Do you have ancestors buried at Sibton? Do you have research, stories or family trees to share? If so, please contact Jan Belton via email: jan.belton@btinternet. com, or call: 01728 660111. All our events (including more concerts) are advertised in advance. Tickets go on sale at the Weavers Tearoom, Peasenhall and the Peasenhall General Stores, as well as on Eventbrite. Visit: www.sibtonstpeter.com and Facebook page.
Andrew Pierssené
Helen Walker with representatives from the Parochial Church Councils of Sotherton, Uggeshall & Wangford-cum-Henham, Blyth Valley Rotary and Wangford Community Council
Henham
Holton St. Peter Primary School
To kick off our science week, we had a visit from the excellent Wonder Dome who provided an absolutely fantastic day for our entire school!
The immersive planetarium experience brought our science curriculum to life, captivating every child's attention and igniting a real spark in their desire to learn about the planets and solar system. They transported us on a cosmic journey exploring the wonders of the universe. We highly recommend this engaging and educational experience. Thank you, Wonder Dome! www.wonderdome.co.uk
Army Cadet Detachment re-opens in Halesworth
There's been an Army Cadet Force (ACF) Unit in Halesworth as far back as living memory allows.
The local 'View of Old Halesworth' Facebook page has posts from former Cadets showing the detachment winning prizes and collecting trophies.
Sadly closed for the last few years, Halesworth Detachment Suffolk ACF has now reopened its doors to welcome new recruits.
Detachment Commander Nick Pull said: "I'm thrilled to be able to reopen the Detachment here in Halesworth. I have an experienced team and we're all looking forward to welcoming new Cadets."
Cadets can learn new skills, make new friends and challenge themselves to be more than they thought possible. As well as military skills such as fieldcraft, shooting, weapon handling, navigation, signals and cyber, STEM and adventure training.
Cadets are also taught life skills like first aid, leadership and
Halesworth Volunteers
Police to storm the stage at Leiston Film Theatre!
command, decision-making under pressure, planning and organisation and effective teamwork. Cadets can gain a CVQO accreditation equivalent to two GCSEs and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. It's not just for the young, adults can apply to become Volunteers and are trained in a variety of skills with chances to further their own interests, including adventure training, skill at arms and navigation. No military/cadet background is necessary, just commitment and a passion for helping the young achieve their full potential.
Halesworth Detachment Commander Nick Pull and his team will be holding an Open Evening on April 15th, from 6:30pm. Anyone interested is welcome to come along. The Detachment building is behind Market Place in Halesworth Old Brewery Yard, Market Place, Halesworth, IP19 8AW. www.armycadets.com /county/suffolk-acf
Pacing to Paget:
Sponsor Shaun today!
On April 23rd, Shaun will be walking 40 kilometres around Halesworth. That's the distance from our office to the James Paget Hospital. Many of you will know Shaun as he's one of our regular hospital drivers. He and our team of drivers always go that extra mile and now Shaun is basically going an extra 25 miles! On the day, Shaun will be visiting local businesses and pacing down the Thoroughfare. Do stop to say hello and give him some support. We'll be shaking some tins as well.
To sponsor Shaun, you can go to our JustGiving page: justgiving.com/campaign/p2p or pop into the office and sign one of our Sponsor Forms.
Halesworth
Community Larder:
The Halesworth Community Larder has been chosen as one of the three in-house charities for Tesco's Beccles and Southwold. If you do happen to be shopping there, please pick up one of those little blue tokens. We could win as much as £1,500!
The Ink Festival:
We're absolutely delighted to say that the Community Larder will be a venue for this year's Ink Festival from April 24th-27th. There may be some changes to our opening hours, but we'll keep you posted. Everyone's welcome.
The Larder is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am-11:30am at St. Mary's Church Hall. Do drop in any food/household items that
you do not need, swap them for something you do need or just pick up vital supplies if you're struggling. Remember, the Larder is open to everyone.
Community Car Service: Our team of Community Car Drivers are there to get you to your important appointments. We'll take you to hospital, to the doctor, to events and activities and even take you shopping. If you need to get to hospital, please call us and book your journey as soon as you get your appointment. We'll always try, but we struggle to cover last minute appointments. For all other journeys, we need at least two working days' notice. Our Community Car Service is open for bookings between 9am-1pm from Monday to Friday.
Why not volunteer?
We're always looking for volunteer drivers. Even if you can only give a couple of hours a week, you still make a huge difference. Driving is a chance to meet fascinating people, to learn about their lives and have a jolly good natter. To find out more, just call us on 01986 875600.
Don't forget our regular monthly events:
• The Wellbeing Lunch takes place on the first Tuesday of the month at Chinny's at 12pm.
• Nigel's brilliant quiz takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the White Hart.
• Everyone's welcome to the Community Lunch in partnership with St. Mary's at the Church on the last Wednesday of the month at 1pm.
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The UK's number one tribute to Sting and The Police will be making a special appearance at Leiston Film Theatre in May.
The Rozzers have been entertaining audiences with their acclaimed tribute to Sting and The Police for over a decade, fronted by renowned Sting look and sound-a-like Owen James, who's performed at countless festivals, cruise ships and now Suffolk, as they embark on their latest UK theatre tour.
The Police were arguably the biggest band on the planet between 1977 and 1983, achieving five number one hits on both sides of the Atlantic, with hits including 'Don't Stand So Close to Me', 'Every Breathe
You Take', 'Every Little Thing She Does is Magic', 'Message in a Bottle', 'Roxanne' and 'Walking on the Moon'.
Together, Andy Summers, Stewart Copeland and Sting enjoyed huge success, winning countless awards including six Grammy's, two Brit's and in 2003, they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Four of their five studio albums appeared on Rolling Stone's list of the '500 Greatest Albums of All Time'.
Sting then went on to be one of most acclaimed solo songwriters of his generation, with hit songs including 'Fields of Gold' and 'Englishman in New York'.
The show, appearing at the Leiston Film Theatre on May 3rd, not only features the many hits of The Police, but also a selection of Sting's solo successes, all reproduced with stunning authenticity and vocal accuracy. The show really does feature something for everyone, in two hours of fine entertainment. Tickets are now available from the Box Office on 01728 830549 and via: leistonfilmtheatre.co.uk
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Update from Halesworth Town Council
Spring is finally here and Halesworth is looking very beautiful now that the daffodils making an appearance.
Trees planted on Saxons Way: After two years of planning, five trees have recently been planted along Saxons Way, a major road around Halesworth. The trees were chosen carefully to be sympathetic to people, drains and cars, with restricted root and branch spread.
Prunus 'Spire' is described by the Royal Horitcultural Society as: "A small deciduous tree to 10m in height, with a compact, upright habit."
Being a cherry, they will blossom in the spring, provide
food for insects and birds and have great autumn colour. Lisa Simmonds (Tree Warden) has volunteered to keep the trees watered.
Both Suffolk County Council and East Suffolk Councils have recently formed policies to plant trees and committed to planting with local partners such as a parish like us. We hope therefore that we'll be planting more along our highways next year, in line with the Verges Planning Policy in the Neighbourhood Plan. East Suffolk Council aim to enable 250,000 trees to be planted and new hedgerows to be created across East Suffolk by the end of 2027.
The market is going from strength-to-strength, and on March 19th, we see 12 stalls attend the Market Place, including new traders, Ellie from Coastal Coffee selling delicious hot and cold beverages, and Hannah from Fern & Friends with her amazing indoor and outdoor plants.
The market runs every Wednesday 9am-1:30pm. We have a fabulous selection of stalls including ladies clothing, crystals, bath products and skincare, fish, coffee, cheese, pies, fruit, vegetables, refills, fudge and more! If you'd like a stall at our Market, please email: enquiries@halesworth towncouncil.gov.uk
Annual Parish Meeting: Preparations for the Annual Parish Meeting are well underway. This is an open event for all to attend, and is being held in Halesworth Town Park on May 24th from 3pm-8pm. The meeting itself will commence at 6pm and will give residents the opportunity to hear an update from the Council in the past 12 months and to ask questions regarding council matters.
Before and after the meeting, there will be live music, stalls, food and drink, and a face painter, just make sure to bring your picnic blanket! We look forward to seeing you there.
Trees planted along Saxons Way
One of the new traders at the market, Fern & Friends
Blyth Valley Parkinson's Support Group
This support group for people with Parkinsons and their partners/carers has a friendly meeting on the second Thursday of every month, mostly in Holton Village Hall from 10:30am-12pm.
We normally have a speaker on some relevant subject and time to chat and share experiences over a cup of tea/coffee.
Sophie coming along to lead us in seated exercise, followed by our AGM.
The speaker on April 10th will be Kevin from Versa Care.
In May, we'll have our Annual Coffee Morning & Fundraiser in Wenhaston Village Hall at 10:30am.
If
looking to keep your little ones entertained throughout the Easter holidays, we'll have different activities, games and books out everyday for everyone to enjoy. Every Saturday from 12pm-1pm, we have our new drop-in Lego Club and on April 13th and 27th from 10:30am11:30am, we have 'Family Board Game Club'. On April 19th from 11am12pm, come along to make some Easter baskets in preparation for Easter Sunday! Please note, the library will be closed on April 18th, 20th and 21st, in line with the Easter bank holidays.
There's still time to book a place to attend the Thursday Book Talk' on March 27th at 7:30pm. The Friends of Halesworth Library welcome author Natalie Meg Evans, to celebrate the debut of 'Murder at Merry Beggars Hall' written under her new guise as mystery writer, Kay Blythe. Where do the ideas come from? How many twists make a plot? And most intriguing of all, whodunnit... and why? To find out, call us on 01986 875095 or email:
friendsofhalesworthlibrary@ gmail.com to book your place. Our usual programme of events will continue throughout the month, so bring your little ones along every Tuesday from 10am11:30am for our free Rhyme Time & Play session to sing fun songs followed by free play with our toys. We also hold a Time Out group for older people every Wednesday at 10am, to make new friends and chat over a cup of tea.
There will also be a session of Sociable Sundays on April 6th and 20th, from 10:30am-12:30pm and Board Games Café on March 31st and April 28th, from 2pm-4:30pm, both hosted and run by volunteers of the Friends of Halesworth Library.
You can find advice dropins from East Suffolk Council Customer Services every Tuesday from 10am-4pm and Barclays Bank on Wednesdays from 9am-5pm. Citizens Advice also have a drop-in every other Tuesday from 10am-12pm, please ask a member of staff for future dates.
Did you know that the library can deliver books to your home?
If you're unable to visit us at the library, one of our volunteers can come to you. Please contact us on 01986 875095 for further information.
In February, our speaker was Karen Kerridge from Halesworth Volunteer Services, who do such a lot of good work in the community.
In March, we look forward to
Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings. If you'd like any further information, please contact Margaret Bloomfield on 01502 478502 (margaret@wrush.plus.com) or Gail Attfield on 01502 478822 (aandgattfield@btinternet.com)
Halesworth Day of Dance
On April 5th, Halesworth will yet again be hit by an amazing spectacle of dance and music.
Oxblood Molly will be holding their 10th Day of Dance and there will be dancing by Morris sides and other groups plus music all around the town.
This will begin at the Market place at 10:30am, followed by a procession through the town, and
performances at various places in or near the thoroughfare.
There will be music by The Big Strum and the folk orchestra, live music at The White Swan and a Cèilidh with the Harbour Lights at 7pm at the Rifle Hall. Hopefully the sun will shine but even if it doesn't, a good time should be had by everyone, performers and spectators alike.
