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Update from Dr. Dan Poulter MP Just a few weeks ago, much of our area experienced an extreme weather event that caused major flooding.

Well over 500 homes and businesses in the communities in and around Framlingham, Debenham, Wickham Market, and Needham Market were directly impacted.

On a personal note, I was forced to abandon my car, to carry family members to safety through the rising flood waters, to spend the night in temporary accommodation, and my office in Framlingham was waist deep in water. I know that many others were much worse affected.

During the floods, and in the immediate aftermath, we saw the very best of Suffolk, as farmers and other members of our communities came together to help out those in

need. Tractor drivers helped to rescue schoolchildren, and thanks to community volunteers, emergency hubs were set up in local towns and villages to support those stranded in the floods.

My immediate priority once the floods began to subside, has been to visit as many homes and businesses as I could, to personally offer help and support. In Parliament, I raised the challenges facing flood impacted homes and businesses at Prime Minister's Questions. I am pleased that in the difficult circumstances facing so many in our area, that my intervention has helped to secure a special Government flood support package for local homes and businesses impacted by the flooding which can be accessed though our local councils.

Flooded households in Suffolk are entitled to claim Government support, with an immediate £500 for flooded homes, and another £5,000 available to homeowners to rebuild and recover in the longer term. Flood impacted businesses are entitled to claim an immediate £2,500 in financial support.

As we continue to recover and rebuild from the floods, there may still be families and businesses in difficulty. Should anyone need to contact me or my team for support and assistance or with help making a claim or about anything else you feel we can help with, please email: daniel.poulter. mp@parliament.uk or call: 02072 197038.

As we reflect on what has happened, I do not believe that any amount of planning would have made a significant difference to the flooding

that resulted from the extreme weather which combined with a high tide in Suffolk's tidal rivers to cause maximum destruction.

In some places, flood mitigation measures were already in place to manage the risk of flooding but were overwhelmed.

Nonetheless, it will now be important for everyone, and in particular, our local council planners to look at what can be done to prepare better for extreme weather events the future.

Certainly, the re-wilding policies, which have resulted in the reduced clearance of our roadside drains and gullies, have clearly led to increased flooding at times of sudden and unpredictable rainfall and will need to be reassessed.

Finally, as we enjoy ourselves over the festive period, a thank you to our emergency services who work all year round to look after us, and to keep us safe. As usual, I shall be working during the busy Christmas and New Year period as a doctor in the NHS and shall be spending a night shift with our Suffolk Police. I wish you, your family and your friends a very Happy Christmas and a Happy 2024.

For the tenth year, the residents of Double Street, Framlingham (a small historic street located opposite the church entrance) are producing an Advent Calendar of decorated windows.

At least one window is revealed each day so that by the 24th, almost all the houses have a window on display. These will remain on view until January 3rd.

As well as providing an event for people to enjoy, we also raise money for charity and have collection boxes along the

street. This year the charities are: Framlingham Library and Scout and Guide group and also the Disaster Emergency Committee.

This year, we're also running a competition to find the members of 'The Tin Can Choir' which was a hugely popular window last year.

The 24 members will be revealed throughout the advent period, one per window, so that by the 24th, they will all be on view. Entry forms and details available from Framlingham library.

We look forward to seeing you!

Leiston Town Bowls Club end-of-season report The 2023 season is over and whilst results could have been better, the season was a success.

At the AGM on October 4th, 20 members were present showing an increase over recent years, again an indication of the growth of the club this season.

Reports from Secretary, Treasurer and Chairman all spoke of the welcome change of camaraderie, atmosphere within the club and the new enthusiasm all indicators for a brighter future again.

The Treasurers Report spoke of the success on fundraising helping keep a healthy balance, mostly due to our tournaments and playing host to county games. One major break on a lawn mower could soon swallow our good balance. Thanks must go to the clubs ladies who provided cakes, refreshments and a friendly welcome to all visitors, their efforts producing a very productive income to our finances.

The secretary was pleased to announce that again next year our highly thought of facilities were requested to host three County Games and two league had requested the use of our facilities to facilitate their finals days. This demonstrates the standing in which Leiston Town

Bowls is regarded county-wide.

This year also saw the return of a celibately evening function at Sizewell Sports & Social Club, where nearly 30 members enjoyed a meal and get together. Next year, a full return to presentation evening.

2024 has the makings of further progress when we will see the new players progressing their freshly acquired skills on the green, success breeds success, news of our growth has already spread and we are aware of further new bowlers wishing to join.

The end of the season does not mean the end of the work on the green, the winter maintenance programme is often busier than during the season. The green keeper scarifying, dressing, reseeding, for him the work continues weekly through the closed season. It's the winter care that provides the foundation for the lush playing surface for the summer playing season.

To members, a reminder of need for help both on and off the green.

To new potential members, welcome! If you wish to join, please contact any committee member. Looking forward to seeing you all on the green in 2024! Happy Christmas to all!

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All the tasks in the club are performed by members. Unlike many other sailing clubs, no paid staff are employed. Volunteers like Diana Cobb who has led the Galley Team for many years, but is standing down this year.

She and her team provide meals for hungry sailors as well as the popular homemade cakes for our charity coffee mornings. We owe Diana and all those who volunteer for the club a huge vote of thanks.

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The 2023 sailing season is over, not the best for weather, which did affect the turn out. Once the boats are put away, it's time for the Working Party to get into action, repairing and cleaning craft, pontoons, ramp and clubhouse, making things ready for the next year. The group, which meets on Tuesday morning, is always popular, volunteers are not all sailors but they enjoy the outdoor tasks and camaraderie.

The club held its prize giving event on November 9th and among the cups presented was a Navigation Race cup given in memory of Major Denzil Cowdry, who in 1969 had organised the first Mirror Week. Another new cup this year, was for the Deben Yacht Club Person of the Year,

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We are approaching the end of another extremely busy year for our branch. Fosterers have been kept very busy caring for a large number of felines. Adoptions have been a little slow, but have been steady. It looks as though we shall be caring for more kittens into the new year. Our fundraisers have also been doing sterling work in helping to raise money for us to continue the work we do.

We would like to thank everyone who has supported us this year in so many ways from donating cat food, money, gifts for sales, knitted goods, volunteering and of course grateful thanks go to those who have adopted cats and kittens. From everyone in branch, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Woodbridge Cruising Club enjoy memorable onshore activities and social gatherings As the festive season approaches, Woodbridge Cruising Club members are enjoying on-shore activities based at the club house ideally situated overlooking the River Deben.

The sociable Wednesday suppers are a chance to enjoy delicious food and a drink, whilst the laying up supper was a more formal occasion, held aptly enough on Trafalgar Day, with a Nelson-themed menu and the

traditional toast to Nelson by the Commodore, Mark Richardson.

Members and their dogs enjoy the fortnightly Thursday walks are enjoyed by members and despite sometimes soggy going, finish with a welcome meal at a local pub.

The most recent walk was along the River Deben past Stonner Point and Methersgatge Quay, and finished at the Sutton Plough, led by Brian.

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included a lecture to a full house by Roger Knight of a cruise around Loch Ewe and Scapa Flow, and the part they paid in the history of the Navy and the World Wars. Paul and Alison gave a fascinating glimpse into sailing around the Danish Limfjord, a little sailed rural area, inspiring members to visit there.

The November AGM saw the committee members are elected and reports given as to the year's activities, including cruise captain Andy, and cups were presented to members for sailing achievements.

The Ukulele band 'Jetsam' had a sing along evening, with hits from 60s to 80s and a film evening The Voyage of the Madmen was the dramatic tale of 2018 Golden Globe race, both events raising money for the Woolverstone Project.

Although the official cruising season is over this year, the club still has a thriving winter social scene.

Badminton in Kesgrave Woodbridge Badminton Club is playing at Kesgrave High School for the winter season (September-April). Normally, adult club night is 7:30pm to 10pm on Wednesday evenings and juniors takes place 7pm to 8:30pm on Mondays. Junior club is currently full with a waiting list.

However, we are unable to use the Sports Hall at the High School between November 13th and Christmas, so are having to make other arrangements. Adult club nights will move to the Kesgrave Community Centre Sports Hall on the following nights: November 17th 7:30pm, November 30th 8pm, December 7th 8pm and December 14th

8pm. Unfortunately, the junior club will have to be cancelled during this period and refunds have been offered.

Adults can come along for a guest session for £6 to try us out, refundable if you join as a member. We welcome a range of abilities but unfortunately not complete beginners at the adult club.

We hope to be back at Kesgrave High School on January 3rd for adults and January 8th for juniors. For latest details, check out our website: www.woodbridgebadminton. co.uk email: contact@ woodbridgebadminton.co.uk or ring Jim Cavanagh: 01728 723900.

Laying up supper If you have an interest in all things nautical, and are the past or present owner of a motor boat or yacht, please

do look at the website: www. woodbridgecruisingclub.org.

New members are always welcome.

Help for local families through The Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal

Woodbridge Rotary Club Carol Service

The Salvation Army is calling on the community to donate new toys to its Christmas Present Appeal and support families who will struggle to make ends meet over the festive season.

Salvation Army church leader Major Alan Hill said: "Helping a parent provide a gift for their child is more than just financial support, it brings the joy of Christmas into their home. We have seen the devastating effect of the cost of living crisis. People are really struggling and so we are doing what we can to relieve the pressure this Christmas. The Salvation Army's present appeal is an opportunity for people in our communities to embrace the spirit of Christmas and give to families and individuals who have nothing. We have

The 'Big Countdown' has begun for Woodbridge Rotary Club. It may seem early, but when planning several events and all that is entailed, it is never too early.

Giving due respect to Remembrance Sunday on November 12th where the club laid a wreath, on November 15th we erected the Christmas Tree on the Market Hill, paid for by a generous donation given to the club by a very valid member. The weather was much calmer than last year.

Working with Woodbridge Town Council and Deben Rotary Club on November 30th, there will be a big Christmas lights switch on in the town. Father Christmas will be in the Thoroughfare from about 5:30pm with his sleigh, both clubs will be helping him with a financial collection for the Salvation Army Foodbank.

Woodbridge Rotary Club will be on the Market Hill moving

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Then it's the 71st Annual Open Air Carol Service on the Market Hill. Come and join us!

Surrounding roads will be closed for your safety. Once again, Father Christmas will come to visit. This time, he will be handing out sweets to all the children.

If you're unable to join us but would like to make a donation to one of our many charities, or for more information on our activities, please visit: www. woodbridgerotary.com. If you'd like to find out more, become a Friend or are thinking about becoming a member, further details can be found on our website.

Finally, if that's not enough...

Watch out for details of a date and venue for our big 'Open Day' or even days in the Spring, we will be inviting you all along to take a better look at what Rotary is all about.

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and families in the area through local groups, schools and social services.

Gifts can include anything from educational toys, baby clothes, bath toys, books to sports equipment and clothing, toiletries (please try to ensure non-allergic ingredients if possible), gloves, scarves, hats, T-shirts, hair accessories and gift vouchers for older children.

Alan will be speaking at the Benefice Toy Service at St. Mary's Church on December 3rd where donations can also be bought.

Also next month, The Salvation Army is hosting a carol service on December 17th at 3pm. On Christmas Day, they are hosting lunch. To register, call Alan on: 07562 007125.

A church and charity, The Salvation Army expresses its Christian faith by offering friendship, practical help and support to some of the most disadvantaged people in our communities. To help support The Salvation Army's yearround work please visit: www. salvationarmy.org.uk/donate For more information about the Christmas Present Appeal and ideas about gifts, see our website: www.salvationarmy. org.uk/christmas-present-appeal.

For more information on Woodbridge Salvation Army, visit: www.salvationarmy.org. uk/woodbridge.

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been humbled by the public's generosity over the years and hope this year our appeal will be able to bring some comfort and joy to people who are struggling the most."

Alan said he would be particularly grateful for donations for older children. He explained: "Older children tend to get unintentionally forgotten about and every year we have to go out and buy things for them. When we sort our donations, we know what age group we're dealing with and it would be great to have things for children for those age 12 and above."

The church on New Street in Woodbridge will be collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys until December 15th. The Salvation Army will sort and distribute the gifts to children

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8 - December 2023 - Leiston, Framlingham & Woodbridge Community News

Festive Dining December is just around the corner, the nights are starting to draw in, our woolly jumpers are back out again as the temperature begins to drop, and you have already picked out where your Christmas Tree will go! This all means only one thing... Christmas is almost here.

Without doubt, one of the best things about this time of year has to be the opportunity to get together with loved ones and enjoy some good food and a glass or two of your favourite tipple and make the most of some much needed time together.

Throughout December, local pubs, restaurants, cafés and hotels are sure to be running delicious festive menus, special dishes and themed nights, so why not

make the most of this and get together with your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues to make it a Christmas to remember.

We are fortunate that where we live there are lots of great establishments so you will not be short of places to go where you can enjoy great food and drink and proper hospitality. December is a busy time of year in the hospitality trade so with that in mind be sure to book your favourite pub or restaurant early to ensure you get the date and time you want.

So, if you haven't already, start having those conversation with your friends and family and whether you are booking your favourite pub or fancy trying a new restaurant now is the perfect time to start planning your season of fabulous festive fun!

Places & Faces Magazine

Places & Faces Magazine

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Lemon

shortbread bars

BBQ Chutney & Beef

Yorkshire puddings

As featured in Places & Faces Magazine. To subscribe to Places&Faces (THE luxury lifestyle magazine for Norfolk & Suffolk) delivered straight to your door, visit their website: www.placesandfaces.co.uk These tasty little treats are perfect to make for upcoming Christmas and New Year parties and celebrations. Why not experiment with different toppings and fillings?

Recipe by Alice Talbot, Owner of ART's - Craft Kitchen. www.artscraftkitchen.co.uk Ingredients: Makes 12-24

For the Yorkshire puddings: flour, milk and a pinch of salt • Vegetable oil. and pepper in a jug until light • 2 free-range eggs. and smooth.

- Carefully remove the tray from • 100g plain flour. the oven, then confidently fill • 100ml milk. each compartment ¾ full with The filling: the batter and continue until • Finely cut beef from the deli.

• 226g jar of ART's BBQ each cup is evenly filled.

- Return the tray to the oven to Chutney. cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or Method: - Preheat the oven to 225˚C/gas until risen and golden. When cooked, remove the puddings mark 9.

- In the smallest cupcake tray that from the oven and allow to you have, put a tiny drop of oil cool. into each cup, place this tray in - Fill each cooled Yorkshire pudding with ART's BBQ the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes till the oil gets very hot. Chutney and top with a rolled 2.5cm/1" square of beef.

- Meanwhile, beat the eggs,

As featured in Places & Faces Magazine. To subscribe to Places&Faces (THE luxury lifestyle magazine for Norfolk & Suffolk) delivered straight to your door, visit their website: www.placesandfaces.co.uk Recipe by Rebecca Bishop, Two Magpies Bakery, www.twomagpiesbakery.co.uk Mouth-puckeringly sharp, this baked lemon curd on a crunchy shortbread base is best served chilled and prettily dusted with icing sugar. It's popular all year round with our customers - in fact, one of our regulars was so addicted to it, she even underwent hypnosis to curb her craving (this is a true story!). This recipe works well with gluten-free flour, too.

Ingredients: Makes 12 Shortbread base • 170g plain (or gluten- free) flour • 60g caster sugar • 140g melted unsalted butter • ½ tsp vanilla paste Lemon filling • 4 lemons, preferably unwaxed • 300g caster sugar • 40g cornflour • 5 eggs • 90g melted unsalted butter • Icing sugar, for dusting Method: • Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas 5.

• Start with the shortbread base, weighing your flour, sugar and a generous pinch of fine table salt into a bowl and whisking to combine.

• Gradually pour the melted

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THE CROWN INN RE-OPENING

OUR STORY

Karen and Steve are pleased to announce their takeover of The Crown Inn at Snape. Many of you will know us from The Mill Inn, Aldeburgh.

Having reluctantly turned down the chance of a tenancy with Adnam’s Brewery twice in the past due to covid, we were offered the opportunity again this year when The Crown Inn became boarded up after losing its previous tenant. We decided third time lucky...

Go for it and invest in the future of The Crown Inn. The Crown’s future became very important to us. Having 25 year’s experience running two pubs previously and The Mill Inn, Aldeburgh for the last 10 years, we were very sad to see such a beautiful old building standing empty and alone.

Snape village are lucky enough to have two other pubs besides The Crown Inn and we felt we needed to offer something different to do our own thing and survive in a competitive sector. Pub life is a way of life and is very hard and the best way to survive is by supporting each other, not against.

We have spent the last five months blood, sweat and tears (Steve almost lost two fingers) renovating The Crown Inn with what we hope will be seen as taking great care to restore and enhance the old character and add life back into this graceful lady. The foundations were there, she just needed her make-up.

The Crown will still be the country pub we all know and love. We will serve fabulous Adnams ales, beer and wines and our food offering will be “A little Taste of Italy”. With Italian family heritage and a background in Italian food, we felt The Crown gave us the perfect opportunity to add something new to the area, our food offer will be traditional rustic Italian comfort food.

We have had a beautiful front terrace laid in readiness for the next summer season, which will be planted and furnished in the spring. The terrace will be available to book for private get-togethers for antipasti and wine/champagne evenings on the terrace during the summer.

At this point, we would like to thank Graham Carver, our caretaker/gardener, who spent the first two months ploughing through the six-foot-high stinging nettles etc. His good work with new garden plans and ideas will be ongoing!

Also, thank you to everyone for the lovely email’s and immense support that’s been shown for the project. We hope you will be happy and enjoy the NEW but still OLD Crown Inn at Snape.

Buon appetito!

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butter onto the dry ingredients and add the vanilla, mixing with a spatula until it clumps together to form a rough dough (or use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on slow speed).

• Press the dough evenly into a greased and lined 23cm x 23cm x 5cm square baking tin (if you're using a loose-bottomed tin make sure it's fully lined so the liquid mix doesn't seep out).

• Bake for 10-15 minutes until firm and dry to the touch, though still very pale in colour.

Remove and fully cool.

• Reduce the oven heat to 175°C/155°C fan/gas 3½.

• Wash the lemons thoroughly.

Slice two of the lemons into rings, 3mm thick, and remove the pips.

• Place the slices into a blender and grind to a pulp.

• Add the sugar and cornflour and continue until you have a fine purée.

• Juice the remaining two lemons and add this juice to the blender along with the eggs, melted butter and a generous pinch of salt. Pulse briefly to combine.

• Place the tin with the shortbread base into your oven, keeping the door open. Carefully pour the lemon mix over the shortbread base and bake for 20-25 minutes until firm. The lemon layer should be set but not browned.

• Cool, then chill in the fridge.

• Once firm, carefully remove from the tin, dust heavily with icing sugar and cut into bars.

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U3A East Suffolk

A good year for the Swifts This has been another good year for swifts in Woodbridge.

Nest sites: Nick Marshall has been monitoring the nest sites.

The season began as usual in the final days of April with a few early sightings of returning birds.

The pairs which returned early got on with breeding, despite persistent northerly winds and cool temperatures during the first half of May which held back the majority of returning birds for many days.

By the end of May/early June the weather had improved and our breeding swifts had returned in numbers at least as good as last year. The continuous hot, sunny weather of June enabled the birds to find plenty of insects, and many nest boxes with cameras were able to report good, steady development of chicks.

The total number of known occupied sites

was 57, compared with 48 last year, a heartening increase. The remarkable finding is that 30 of these are in boxes compared with 27 in roofs. This is a welcome result of our efforts over the past eight years. We suspect there are more natural nest sites still to be found as it's not so easy to spot a swift flying into a gap under the soffits or the roof tiles as into a nest box. We are asking several questions. Are those nesting in boxes doing so because their nests in roofs have been blocked by roof or gutter repairs? Are swifts now identifying nest boxes as a natural nest site?

If you have any sightings that you have not yet told us about please contact us.

The number of birds visible in the sky over the town increased dramatically in July, as usual partly as a result of this year's young already on the wing but mainly because of the arrival of the final wave of one to two yearold birds returning from Africa to prospect for nest sites for next year. I personally saw over 60 birds above the town in glorious weather on July 8th, but despite an excellent turnout of some 40 people for our swift walk the following day, the weather by then was wet and cool so numbers of swifts seen were not great.

By the end of July, most of our swifts had left, though with perhaps slightly more than usual staying well into August to finish breeding, maybe as a result of the delayed arrival of many birds because of the cool weather in May. Nest box sales: Laurence Potter has continued our nest box sales, selling nearly 40 boxes to Woodbridge residents.

He has much enjoyed visiting the proposed sites and giving advice about swifts and their amazing life cycle. He has been making nest boxes for other birds such as barn owl, tawny owl and spotted flycatcher. He also helped on the SOS Swifts stand at the Suffolk Show, with activities for school children. The nest boxes have a white PVC roof which reduces the temperature inside the box by reflecting the heat, thus making the suitable for south and west facing aspects. Thanks to a new arrangement for making these boxes we are now able to sell them at the original price of £25.

Our next project: A swift display board in the Market Square: Look out for our new display board out side the Shire Hall and opposite our new nest boxes on St. Mary's House. It should be ready in the next few months.

Thanks to the generosity of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB, we have been awarded a grant to cover the costs. This will be our third grant from this organisation and we are most grateful to them for their support.

Swift walks in 2024: As this year's walk was so well attended, we may well run two

walks next summer. One of these could involve a survey to search for more nests in roofs in different parts of the town. If you'd be interested in participating in a survey, please contact Nick now so that we can judge the response.

News from SOS Swifts: It is good to hear of an increase in swifts using nest boxes across the county.

SOS Swifts' belief is that the primary reason for the decline in swifts' population in Suffolk is the loss of their natural nest sites in the nooks and crannies of older buildings during renovation works. It is still worrying that we don't know the full extent of the number of natural nest sites are being blocked up but there is hope. We now know we can both create new swift colonies and expand existing ones by fitting nest boxes, and we are always happy to help with mitigation advice and boxes when we know that their natural nest sites are threatened.

Through generous donations SOS Swifts are able to offer free Swift Community Sets for suitable prominent elevations of public buildings, the host must be happy to both install and play the calls, please do contact us if you have any thoughts.

• For nest sites, contact Nick on: woodswiftsites@gmail.com.

• For nest box sales, contact Laurence on: woodswiftbox@hotmail.com.

• For general enquiries, contact Jenny on: woodbridge.swifts@ gmail.com.

• For more information about swifts around the county, contact Eddie on: swifts@suffolkbirdgroup.org.

Jenny James

A Christmas break, then Fairtrade full steam in the New Year! Woodbridge Christmas will soon be upon us, so u3a East Suffolk allows its members a breather in December to catch up on all the preparations!

But, come the New Year, it's full steam ahead with another series of lively and interesting speaker meetings, which occur once a month at each of four different venues.

In January members can enjoy talks about the history of fish and chips, the statues of Ipswich, Lake Garda and intriguingly a talk entitled "How to sell the Eiffel Tower", all about famous frauds.

Full information is available on the U3A website: www.

u3aeastsuffolk.org.uk.

East Suffolk U3A is a thriving and steadily growing members' organisation, giving older members of the community an opportunity to live life to the full. There are over 150 different discussion and activity groups focusing on the arts, history, science, foreign languages, gardening, geology, walking, quizzing, dining out, short breaks and more. New members are welcome, with the expectation that they will contribute to the success of the group.

For more information about U3A please see the website or call the secretary on: 0300 123 3913.

Would you like to receive our free activity sheets for pre-school-aged children?

At the moment, we're sending out free activity sheets by email/post on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month during term time, for children to enjoy doing with their family/ carers, instead of meeting in St. Michael's Church Centre, Martlesham Heath.

If you have or look after a child/children of pre-school age and would like to receive our sheets, please give us a call on the telephone number below. We

look forward to hearing from you.

Happy Christmas to you all from Bright Stars!

If you would like further information, please call Sonya and Maureen Burrows on: 01473 625196 .

Woodbridge is looking forward to its first Christmas as a Fairtrade community in quite a while. Although money is tight for many people, Christmas is a time when we show family and friends, we care about them.

How about some Fairtrade Christmas gifts on your list? They don't necessarily cost you more but at the same time you will be helping producers who work so hard to be paid properly for their efforts with a secure income.

There is a wide range of choice for Fairtrade wine in our local Coops. Oxfam, St Mary's Church Shop and Les Chocolats Belges can help you with sweet treats.

Come and speak to us at the Woodbridge Christmas Street Fair on December 3rd to find out more ways to help. You can even take part in our raffle for Fairtrade gifts.

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Local charity Christmas card shop Celebrate Christmas celebrates remarkable milestone with Martlesham Brass The Woodbridge 41 Club Charity Christmas Card Shop hit an impressive milestone on November 15th by raising £1 million for charity.

This money has been raised over the past 31 years through the sale of Christmas cards in a variety of pop-up shops in Woodbridge town centre.

Currently, the shop is in the old HSBC premises (37 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge) and is open 10am to 4pm during the week and 9:30am to 5pm on Saturdays. It's also open on Sundays in the run up to Christmas.

Over the last 31 years, the shop has supported over 50 charities ranging from large national charities (such as Barnardos and

RNLI) to local charities including Suffolk Punch Trust, EACH, Just 42 and many others.

Roger Parker has been managing the popular shop, since 1993. "I'm very proud that we have raised £1 million. It's something I've had in my sights and been talking about for 15 years! I enjoy working with so many different charities, both big and small. There are some wonderful causes out there and because we have very few running costs, almost the entire turnover goes to them. It's a big team effort running the shop and I'm very grateful to all

the volunteers who help in the shop, some of whom have been involved for 30 years. Over the years, many landlords and agents have been kind enough to let us use their empty premises. As a result, we have been found in many of the shops in the Thoroughfare, St. Mary's Church Centre and the library. We're also very lucky to have lots of regular customers who come back year after year.

I think it's a bit of a game for them, tracking us down and working out which empty shop we've taken over!"

The shop is open until December 16th and probably has the widest selection of charity Christmas cards in Suffolk.

Martlesham Brass has a busy December coming up! You can see them at the following events: • Coffee & Carols: December 2nd: St. Michael's Church Centre, Martlesham Heath from 10am-12pm. Free admission.

• Collecting for chosen charities: British Heart Foundation, Parkinson's Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch & Brave Futures, Fresh Start New Beginnings: Saturdays during December in Martlesham Square from 10am-12pm.

• Christmas Concert with Ipswich Choral Society: December 9th at 5pm at the Corn Exchange, Ipswich. Tickets are £15

and under 16s are £7. For more information or to book your tickets, visit: www. ipswichtheatres.co.uk or call: 01473 433100.

• Christmas Concert: December 16th at St. Michael's Church Centre, Martlesham Heath at 7pm. Tickets £4 (primary school age children free). Call: 07544 962205, or buy on the door.

• Carols in The Square: December 18th at 7pm at Martlesham Heath.

If you'd like to learn to play a brass instrument, or if you already play and would be interested in joining us, please email: join@ martleshambrass.co.uk for more details.

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All aboard a magic carpet to Pantoland this January!

Team B Productions invite you on a magic carpet ride to Old Peking in January, when they bring you a fabulous family Pantomime worth wishing for. Aladdin appears live at the Leiston Film Theatre from January 12th to the 14th, 2024, with demand for tickets so high, seats for some performances are already limited.

When the wicked Abanazar learns of a magical lamp that could transform him into the most powerful sorcerer in Pantoland, he tricks Aladdin into retrieving the lamp from a cave. But when a glamorous Genie appears, an adventure begins that will see Aladdin, the Twanky family and the beautiful Princess Jasmine in a battle between good and evil.

The Pantomime has been written by Wayne Burns and is being brought to the stage under his 'Team B Productions' title - a group of experienced am-dram performers, whose previous sell-out successes have included shows at Leiston Film Theatre and at the Spa Pavilion Theatre in Felixstowe.

The group have recently enjoyed huge success with a three-night, sell-out run, with their Pantomime for grownups, 'Sleeping Booty' and work is already underway on their next family Pantomime for January 2025 and a brand-new comedydrama for September 2025.

Aladdin promises another fun-filled family pantomime, packed to the panto brim with toe-tapping tunes, a huge helping of audience participation, and plenty of laugh-out-loud slapstick fun.

Wayne Burns (Leiston Film Theatre Manager & Pantomime Director) is looking forward to bringing Aladdin to the stage.

"Aladdin is one of my alltime favourite Pantomimes and the entire cast and crew can't

Our audiences are in for a real treat" he said.

The Pantomime sees renowned Suffolk musician Tom Horton returning as the musical director and the energetic students from the Chloe Kinrade School of Dance will be making a welcome return to the stage, as part of the Pantomime extravaganza. Aladdin will be appearing live at the Leiston Film Theatre on: • Fri 12th Jan: 7:30pm.

• Sat 13th Jan: 3pm & 7:30pm.

• Sun 14th Jan: 11am & 3pm.

Limited tickets are now available, priced: £17.95, £16.95 and £14.95. Book your seats today on 01728 830549 or online at: www.leistonfilmtheatre. co.uk.

wait to bring our brilliant script to life on stage and perform for such appreciative crowds.

HMRC are currently undertaking compliance checks for those who should be paying the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) but, HMRC suspect, are not.

The tax charge applies to anyone (including your spouse or partner) who claims child benefit and whose adjusted net income exceeds £50,000 annually.

(Where both spouses/partners exceed £50,000, the HICBC is levied against the partner with the higher income).

The charge is equal to 1% of the child benefit received by the household for every £100 of adjusted net income received above £50,000 so that by the time you reach £60,000 income, the Child Benefit has been reclaimed by the government.

HICBC has existed for two decades but now HMRC have started using their "Connect" computer system to link child benefit records, P60s and Tax Returns (if filed) to addresses to determine whether and where there are individuals who should be paying but are not.

If you know for certain that your salaried income for a tax year will exceed the £60,000 upper limit, to avoid both the HICBC tax charge and possibly having to file a Tax Return purely for this reason, some parents are simply not claiming the Child Benefit in the first place. However, as you can only backdate a claim for Child Benefit for three months, if you later find that your income has dropped (for example for a period out of work, or as a result

of a downturn in self-employment profits) you may find that the approach of not claiming from the start of the tax year will ultimately deny you child benefit that you may otherwise have been entitled to.

Therefore, for some taxpayers, it is better to claim the child benefit and then pay back overpayments under the HICBC system, despite the additional aggravation that this may cause.

If your income has exceeded £50,000 and you have not paid any HICBC that you ought to have, it is better to tell HMRC and correct your affairs voluntarily rather than HMRC discovering something themselves. A "prompted declaration" (only admitting to something after HMRC has enquired about it) is always looked upon less favourably than a voluntary declaration should penalties become involved.

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

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Robert Dellow (Partner at Atkins Dellow) had this to say about the firm's growth: "We are fortunate enough to have a fantastic team at Atkins Dellow that genuinely want to help our clients. It's marvellous to see that our clients keep coming back to us and we couldn't be

Beccles Inner Wheel In October, members of the Beccles Inner Wheel Club visited the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) base in Norwich.

The EAAA is a charity providing a helicopter emergency medical service for the people of East Anglia, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year from the Norwich base. It was launched in 2000 and has two high-tech helicopters, with specialist doctors, critical care paramedics and highly trained pilots for night flying to unknown and unlit sites. Some of us will have witnessed the striking bright yellow helicopter flying overhead and landing in Beccles to attend an accident or other emergency. We were able to see the helicopter and its high-

tech and medical equipment, chat to the crew and visit the training suite and sleeping pods which offer rest for crew waiting an emergency call. A second base is in Cambridge.

This year's Inner Wheel President, Gail Harris, has chosen the EAAA as her charity and the visits were arranged by member Jacquie Greenfield, who for many years was a volunteer for the EAAA. The Inner Wheel works hard throughout the year to raise funds for good causes such as this while at the same time enjoying social activities and outings of interest. If you would like more information about our club, please ring our Membership Officer on: 01502 712067.

Our Ruff Stuff off-road Cycle event took place on October 29th, starting from Butley Village Hall.

After the previous three days of rain, the weather took pity on us and it was fine. Over 200 people of all ages took part from all over East Anglia. We raised over £2,000 for our Rotary charities. Our registration desk was manned by Rtn Sally Green and her husband Spence. Many thanks to both of you.

The club organised a raffle, which raised £200. The raffle

was run by Rtn John Pearson and Ross Woolley. Our President, Simon Holloway, pulled out all the tickets.

Members of the club acted as car park attendants and marshals on the route. Thanks to Rtn Martin Kenyon of our daughter club, Woodbridge Deben, for helping out.

Our thanks to Woodbridge Inner Wheel for providing great food and drinks. Also, thanks go to Jamie Greenwell for the use of his field where around 200 cars were parked.

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Atkins Dellow Solicitors announce new Halesworth and Framlingham offices Atkins Dellow Solicitors have announced their takeover of Halesworth and Framlingham law firm, Cross Ram & Co expanding the range of local services they offer to the east of Suffolk.

Atkins Dellow (a law firm originating in Suffolk and with offices in Bury St. Edmunds, Sudbury and London) announced on October 2nd that they have acquired Cross Ram & Co. The expansion will allow the firm to provide their local services to a wider audience in the east of Suffolk.

Since forming in 2020, the Atkins Dellow team and operations have been growing; from one office just outside of

Members of Beccles Inner Wheel with helicopter crew

more grateful for their votes of confidence in us. We are looking forward to working with the great team from Cross Ram & Co and integrate them into our family of employees. It's also exciting to think that we can now offer our services more locally to the people living in the east of Suffolk."

Atkins Dellow offer services in employment law, family and relationship law, business law, residential conveyancing, wills, trusts and probate, powers of attorney and commercial property to clients UK-wide, with offices in South Kensington, Bury St. Edmunds, Sudbury, Halesworth and Framlingham. www.atkinsdellow.com

After a successful September concert, we at the 150-strong Trianon Symphony Orchestra and Choir will soon be commencing rehearsals for our winter concert on January 6th, at 7:30pm at the Corn Exchange Ipswich.

We'd like to welcome our sponsors for this concert, the combined Rotary Clubs of Ipswich. It's many years that we have had a community sponsor and thank them for their support for the arts in Ipswich.

The January programme consists of a mixture of seasonal pieces including Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride", Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Masquerade from the Phantom of the Opera" and John Rutter's "Rejoice and be Merry", performed by the full orchestra and choir and is sure to be a bright spot in those dark January days.

We're pleased to welcome back Professor Christopher Green, our

founder and musical Director, after his illness during the summer.

Chris was recently awarded the prestigious Lady Hilary Groves Prize 2023 from Making Music as part of their annual music awards and all the members are looking forward to congratulating Chris on this achievement. You can read more about this on: tmg.org.uk Trianon Music Group meets for three major concerts a year in January, April and September, and rehearses for about six weeks prior to each one. In addition, we have four other concerts supporting local charities in the community with a smaller number of performers.

If you'd like more information about our concert programme, the music we play, purchasing tickets or joining us as a performer, please visit our website: tmg.org.uk (membership is free for under 18s) or for tickets, email: tickets@ tmg.org.uk

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DECEMBER 13TH 'THE BARON, THE POLICE, THE MAYOR & IPSWICH RIOTS IN 1863' TALK The Salvation Army Citadel, IP4 4PH The Ipswich Group Meeting, Suffolk Family History Society's next monthly meeting will be on December 13th, starting at 7:30pm. We welcome local speaker of renown, Linda Sexton who will present a talk titled: 'The Baron, The Police, The Mayor - and Ipswich Riots in 1863'. The police played a major role dealing with riots which occurred over two nights in November 1863, involving police, Borough Council members, clergy (of all persuasions) and several thousand Ipswich residents! All our talks take place at The Main Hall, The Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4PH. You can pay on the door. There is no need to book. £2 for members. £3 for non-members. Everyone welcomed. For more information, call: 01473 274300, or email: ipswichchairman@suffolkfhs.org.uk.

DECEMBER 1ST 'YULETIDE TO NATIVITY' - Woodbridge Riverside Trust As part of our Christmas festivities, Dr. Sam Newton will be giving a talk (the 7th in the Longshed Talks Collection) on 'Yuletide to Nativity' on December 17th at 11am in the Longshed Gallery. Tickets can be purchased via: www.eventbrite.com/o/woodbridge-riversidetrust-67116559063 or in the Woodbridge Riverside Trust Shop.

DECEMBER 21ST 'REALM OF THE POLAR BEAR' TALK Woodbridge Community Hall Later in the month, there is a chance to journey up to the Arctic Svalbard and learn about the birds, wild flowers and mammals that can be found there when Chris Parfitt presents an illustrated talk entitled "Realm of the Polar Bear" at Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, IP12 4AU on December 21st, starting at 7:30pm. Phil Smith (Chairman of Suffolk Wildlife Trust's Woodbridge Wildlife Group) said: "Chris has some wonderful images taken during a cruise around the Arctic Svalbard. During this trip, he hoped to see and photograph polar bears, but did he manage to do so? Come along to the talk and find out." Admission to the talk is £3 for adults with under 25's free.

Light refreshments will be served and there will be a raffle and last opportunity to buy Suffolk Wildlife Trust Christmas Cards. There is no need to book for this talk. For further information on this event, please email: swtwoodbridge@outlook.com or phone: 01473 625630.

JANUARY 12TH-14TH ALADDIN - Leiston Film Theatre Team B Productions invite you on a magic carpet ride to Old Peking in January, when they bring you a fabulous family Pantomime worth wishing for. Aladdin appears live at the Leiston Film Theatre from January 12th to the 14th, 2024, with demand for tickets so high, seats for some performances are already limited. Aladdin will be appearing live at the Leiston Film Theatre on: Friday 12th Jan at 7:30pm, Saturday 13th Jan at 3pm & 7:30pm and Sunday 14th Jan at 11am & 3pm.

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The money collected by Santa's helpers enables the club DECEMBER 1ST to continue supporting a variety 'CHARLIE AND THE DIG' - Woodbridge Riverside Trust of local, national and international For the 6th talk in our 'Longshed Talks Collection', we're delighted charities. to welcome Charlie Haylock on December 1st at 6:30pm to talk about 'Charlie and The Dig'. A fascinating and sometimes hilarious look behind the scenes in the making of the film 'The Dig'. Tickets PUBLIC NOTICE can be purchased via: www.eventbrite.com/o/woodbridge-riversidePremises Licence trust-67116559063 or in the Woodbridge Riverside Trust Shop.

Variation Application DECEMBER 1ST Name of Applicant: Andrada Nistor 16MM AVIATION FILM SHOW Name of Premises: Nistors Martlesham Heath Community Centre, IP12 4PB Postal Address of Premises: On December 1st from 7:30pm-10pm, we have a very special evening 60 High Street, Leiston, IP16 4BZ by the Martlesham Heath Aviation Society. James Cecil presents This application may be viewed at: '16mm Aviation Film Show', an evening of fascination and rare 16mm East Suffolk Council films, with (for us) an aviation theme. James' hobby is to search for and East Suffolk House, Riverside, Riduna Park, 4 Canning Road, acquire films from all sorts of weird locations, and then bring them to Station Rd, Melton, or Lowestoft, Woodbridge, Suffolk, life at films shows like ours using veteran projectors, which do have Suffolk, IP12 1RT NR33 0EQ sound! All our Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Meetings takes Proposed Variation: place at: Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Road, To add ‘on sales’ of alcohol Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP12 4PB. Entry is £3 for members and £5 - Everyday 9:00 to 22:00 Already licenced for ‘off sales’ of for non-members, who are always welcomed. You can join the Society alcohol during the above times. on the night if you wish. Just arrive early and park behind the largest Dates between which representations hall, which is adjacent to the Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath. may be made to the For more information, please call Howard King on 01473 274300 Licensing Authority: or email: publicity@mhas.org.uk.

Start Date: 13/11/2023 Closing Date: 11/12/2023 DECEMBER 10TH Representations must be made in writing AN AFTERNOON OF BEAUTIFUL MUSIC to the Licensing Team, East Suffolk St. Michael's Church, Martlesham Heath Council (as the Licensing Authority) at this address, Riverside, 4 Canning Road, Wildlife and music come together this December with Suffolk Wildlife Lowestoft, NR33 0EQ, or by e-mail to Trust, Woodbridge Wildlife Group's events planned in Martlesham licensing@eastsuffolk.gov.uk Heath and Woodbridge. On December 10th at St. Michael's Church, It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to The Drift, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3PL, starting at 4:30pm, the make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine Community Light Orchestra Strings will be joined by the Note Bene for which a person is liable on summary Chamber Choir to perform an afternoon of beautiful music. Phil Smith conviction for the offence is £5,000.

(Chairman of Suffolk Wildlife Trust's Woodbridge Wildlife Group) said: "With performances including music by Mozart, Herbert Howells and Howard Blake, this should be a lovely afternoon and we really hope people will come along to support it. Admission is free but the retiring collection will be donated to Suffolk Wildlife Trust's new Martlesham Wilds reserve." For further information on this event, please email: swtwoodbridge@outlook.com or phone: 01473 625630.

DECEMBER 11TH AVSFHG MEETING TALKS - Fromus Centre, Saxmundham The next meeting of the Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group will be held on the second Monday of December, rather than the usual third (because of Christmas), so the meeting will be on December 11th at 2:30pm at the Fromus Centre in Saxmundham. The meeting will take the form of two talks given by members of the group. Jane Evans will tell the DNA story of two of our members, their step by step process taking Ancestry's DNA test, from why, to analysing their ethnicity, with some interesting surprises and a peek into their DNA cousin matches. As well as this, Maggie Strutt will briefly tell how she found a skeleton in her family cupboard. The talks will be

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Peace - A concern, a monument and a way to a brighter future In response to widespread and deep local concern about Gaza and Israel, a Vigil for Peace was held on Kingston Field on November 3rd. The event was attended by 41 people from Woodbridge and nearby communities. They appreciated the stimulation and comfort of gathering and sharing the company of like-minds. Tranquil shelter was provided by the town's Tree for Peace monument. After a brief introduction, the group joined an extended period of silence led by Woodbridge Quakers.

Afterwards, Councillor Sue Bale said: "Our thoughts were focussed on the terrible suffering of our fellow human beings in the current Israel/Gaza warfare, and on the urgent desire and need for peace in the area."

Maureen from Woodbridge Quakers said: "We stood quietly

together to send our strong message of peace and love to those in Israel and Palestine."

The monument's founder, Michael Madden, introduced the tree to visitors as a symbol formally dedicated in 2021 to promote deeper understanding about peace. "Over the last 100 years" he reflected, "mankind has learned a great deal about how peace can be built and why it breaks down. It's good to hear that learning clearly in recent war commentary and journalism.

But it's tragic to see it so much disregarded in the conduct of international and intercommunity relations."

A bystander suggested: "We need peace monuments and learning even more now than when this Tree was dedicated".

Mr Madden agreed and pointed out that: "Each of us can lay foundations for a brighter future

by using our natural peacemaking capacities a lot more often; for example, our sensitivity, tolerance, empathy, co-operation and forgiveness." He added: "There is now a second Tree for Peace on the town's Fen Meadow, and work is in hand to create an informative Trail for Peace and an educational website."

For further information or to offer practical help, readers are invited to contact the Founder via: treeforpeace2017@gmail.com

In May this year, Woodbridge Rotary Club received a notice from Rotary Great Britain and Ireland Ukraine Crisis Taskforce asking if the club could help children in Ukraine. The task force (made up of Rotarians from both Great Britain and Ireland and Ukraine) had identified the two top priority areas, both focused on children: 1. Friendship boxes for children containing interesting and stimulating things to do while in shelters or at home, which can become a storage box used for special things all children like to keep.

2. Mines and unexploded ordinance are a danger to people, especially children.

Stop innocent children being killed. The aim of Rotary in Ukraine is to mark heavily mined areas with signs to warn children and adults of danger.

They need at least 100,000 signs.

Our Council agreed that we should support this appeal. Our International Chair, Ashley Meyer agreed to lead the project. He worked with Rtn John Treadway, who was a retired Head Teacher, on the proposition to take to our primary and secondary schools.

They agreed that the approach to the schools should be at the beginning of the new term in September. John would lead

the approach to primary schools whilst Ashley concentrated on our secondary schools.

Before the project began, John showed the club an interview with Olena Zelenska (First Lady of Ukraine and wife to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy), who spoke movingly of the plight of Ukrainian children. One third of schools had been damaged or destroyed and many children were regularly sleeping in underground shelters, and some losing the will to live.

John took a whole school assembly in each of the schools in the Woodbridge area: Kyson Primary, Melton Primary, St. Mary's Primary and Woodbridge Primary. The theme was introduced by sharing games and puzzles they were used to, concentrating on those that featured 'Spot the Difference'.

From those they knew, he moved on to 'before and after' images showing the difference the bombing had made to those living in Ukraine and how Woodbridge children might be able to send items to go in the treasure boxes.

To back the message given to the children, John provided an information sheet for parents that was sent home electronically as well as a little booklet to go in the boxes giving information on the schools involved.

Each school had a large box in

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which children could place their donations. It was agreed with the schools that the boxes would be collected on October 30th at the end of half term. In addition to the primary schools, Wotsits Store in the Thoroughfare supplied a box for the public to donate. The store also made a donation.

The boxes were then transferred to Woodbridge Methodist Church, who had kindly lent us the use of a room in which to sort out the boxes into the friendship boxes. Ashley led several Rotarian colleagues in helping sort the donations.

The Club greatly appreciated the anonymous donation to pay for the boxes and the transport to the depot for dispatch to Ukraine.

The appeal to four local primary schools was overwhelming.

By Wednesday, we'd filled 44 boxes and still had donations over! Ashley contacted the depot to see if they could take a large cardboard box with the remainder and got approval. The clubs thanks go to Kyson, Melton, St. Mary's, and Woodbridge Primary Schools for all their help from the children for the donations. So on November 2nd, the van arrived and Ashley with help from Rtn. Simon Holloway and the driver

packed the van.

That leaves just one more event in which Woodbridge School have agreed to help us, by allowing the club to make a collection during their school 6th form play, 'Jack Absolute Flies Again' on November 15th and 16th for the mine sign appeal. If anyone who reads this article would like to donate, then please use the QR code below:

Woodbridge Rotary Club are a team of friends working for the benefit of the communities of Woodbridge and District and people around the world. We welcome interest from men and women who live or work locally to join our expanding membership.

For more information, please email President Simon Holloway or International Chair Ashley Meyer on: enquiries. woodbridgerotary@gmail.com.

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range of products and services that cater specifically to the needs and tastes of the residents.

This diversity adds character to the community that you will not find online.

Additionally, supporting local businesses reduces our carbon footprint. With shorter supply chains, there is less need for extensive transportation, resulting in decreased emissions and a smaller environmental impact. Choosing local products and services is a step towards sustainable living, this is something that we should all be working towards and has never been more important.

Furthermore, when you shop locally, you invest in personal connections. Local business owners are more likely to know their customers by name and offer personalised service.

This sense of familiarity and community engagement enhances the overall shopping experience, making it a much more enjoyable experience.

In conclusion, the significance of shopping locally extends far beyond mere transactions. It is an investment in the prosperity, culture, and sustainability of our communities. By choosing to support local businesses, we become active participants in the growth of our towns and villages, creating a more resilient and vibrant tapestry that we can proudly call home.

The East of England Co-op, the region's largest independent retailer, has re-opened its Leiston travel branch.

The travel branch, located in the East of England Co-op food store in Leiston, has made a welcome return to the town after closing during the pandemic in 2021. Its return makes it the only walk-in travel branch in Leiston.

The decision to bring the business back was made following a boom in holiday bookings across the region, with sales at East of England Co-op Travel up 42.5% on last year. A recent report from travel association Abta says that Britons' holidaying could hit record highs in 2024, with two-thirds of British people expecting to travel overseas in the next 12 months.

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in the winter's crown. Aside from their value as evergreen plants, they have stunning seasonal berry displays that provide a buffet for birds. Their leaves range from bold and glossy to tiny and fine-textured, and from smooth to spiny with numerous colourful variegations. They are true garden all-rounders, offering a combination of structure, dazzling seasonal fruit displays and excellent evergreen foliage.

Other berry producing plants also come into their own during the winter months. As well as being attractive to gardeners, they are often delicious for wildlife.

These energy rich offerings provide important nourishment for birds, mammals and insects.

They also give borders colour and interest at a time when many plants are dying back. Whether you have them in your garden, or love a woodland walk, some of the winter berries to spot through the colder months include: Spindle (Euonymous Europaeas) with vibrant pink fruits that split to reveal bright orange seeds that are loved by birds, mice and foxes, but beware, the leaves and fruits are

toxic to humans. Rowan (Sorbus Aucuparia) which has small orange-red berries from August to January that are popular with many types of birds and safe for people to eat, but have a sour taste. Juniper (Juniperus Communis) an evergreen with fragrant needle-like leaves and purple-black berries that are a favourite with birds and are also good for flavouring gin and sauces.

Apart from tending to festive foliage, other jobs for December on the RHS Gardener's Checklist include: • Take hardwood cuttings.

• Prune deciduous shrubs.

• Prune apple and pear trees.

• Leave parsnips in the ground until needed, they taste sweeter after a frost.

• Start forcing rhubarb either in the greenhouse or outdoors.

• Trees and shrubs can still be planted outside.

• Reduce watering of houseplants.

• Plan your planting and crops for next year.

• Make eco-friendly choices by selecting disease resistant fruit trees or roses to reduce use of chemicals in the garden.

travel branches were located in Ipswich and Felixstowe.

The new travel branch is located inside the East of England Co-op Leiston food store on Sizewell Road and opened on November 9th.

For more information, visit: www.eastofengland.coop/travel.

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will pay for the cost for you to write your Will. The scheme comes with no catches but if you wish you can leave a small legacy to them in your Will. With the cost of living crisis at the moment we know people are putting off making their Wills because of the fees. With this scheme you pay absolutely nothing and is run by this firm all year round.

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Hollies take centre stage this month as they really are the jewel in the winter's crown

Your garden gives up some beautiful gifts of its own at this time of year - allowing you to bring the outside into the home with foliage and 'green' decorations.

By using your garden as a resource, you can create some simple, yet beautiful decorative displays for the Christmas festivities, giving your home a more natural look whilst remaining festive, stylish and environmentally friendly.

So, our thrifty tip of the month is: Bring nature into your home this Christmas. A great use for your winter prunings is to arrange bare or lichen-covered twigs in a tall glass vase and festoon with tea light holders, or simply use lengths of trailing ivy and evergreen foliage such as holly twisted into swags for looping along mantelpieces or winding round banisters. Sprigs of aromatic leaves and herbs (bay, rosemary, sage, thyme and anything else you can lay your hands on) arranged around a large candle in a deep fluted dish makes a fragrant table centre piece.

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Danielle commented: "Getting the right, in-person advice when you are planning your holiday, is very important to our customers.

As independent travel agents, we have access to the widest range of holidays on the high street and it is really rewarding to help turn holiday dreams into a reality. I am really excited to be heading up the return of the Leiston branch and helping the community land their perfect holidays."

Commenting on the decision to re-open the branch, Andy Rigby, Chief Operating Officer at the East of England Co-op, said: "In a difficult economy, we are pleased that for many, holidays and travel remain an exciting way to spend leisure time. Our experienced branch teams understand the importance of the individual and creating the right holiday for the

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In a world dominated by global markets and online retail giants, it's easy to overlook the treasures that lie within our towns and villages. However, the importance of shopping locally cannot be overstated, as it serves as a cornerstone for the vitality and resilience of our communities.

One of the most significant advantages of supporting local businesses is the positive impact on the community's economy.

When you choose to shop on your high street or dine at the local café, your money circulates within the community, fostering economic growth.

This economic stimulation creates jobs, supports local entrepreneurs, and ultimately contributes to the overall wellbeing of the town.

Beyond financial benefits, shopping locally also promotes a unique and vibrant community culture. Local businesses often reflect the personality and values of the area, offering a diverse

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Framlingham Town FC becomes latest club to benefit from Howdens £3M 'Game Changer' programme The next generation of footballers are set to benefit from a £3M programme aimed at improving clubhouse facilities, as Framlingham Town Football Club (FTFC) becomes the latest club to receive support from Howdens and England Football.

FTFC was named as one of 450 lucky clubs to receive a state-of-the-art kitchen as part of the Howdens Game Changer Programme which was launched earlier this year with an aim to support grassroots football with improved catering facilities; to bring local communities closer together.

For over 130 years, FTFC has been nurturing sporting talent and

encouraging the local community to get active. It is currently home to 275 junior members, three men's senior teams, an emerging women's side and a veteran's team. In addition to bringing communities closer together, the pioneering programme will play a vital role in increasing income streams and improving the overall financial health of the club, so that it can continue to thrive.

Tom Palmer (FTFC Chairman) said: "Our club boasts a rich history, and it is fantastic to witness the vibrant activity we experience on match days. The energy and enthusiasm of our local community adds a special dimension to our club and these upgraded facilities will

considerably improve our match day catering. The generous 'Game Changer' funding has enabled the club to provide our loyal volunteers with a vastly improved setup. This will allow us to improve the speed and quality of our hospitality on match days, which should in turn, generate more vital funds to enable us to develop the club. Local, dedicated individuals have been contributing their time and effort for up to 50 years, embodying the spirit of our club's legacy. Their invaluable contributions have been instrumental in shaping our club, to be what it is today, and we are grateful for their continued commitment."

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The installation work is due to start this month so the club can benefit from the brand-new kitchen this season.

The Howdens Game Changer programme was launched earlier this year by football legends Jill Scott MBE, Chris Kamara MBE, who lent their support by driving home the importance of grassroots football and clubhouse

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