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To advertise in Community News, call Lauren on 01502 725801 In this months issue: Wayne marks 30 years at Leiston Film Theatre (pg 8)

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of School at 6.00pm and our wonderful staff and students will be available throughout the evening to answer any questions you may have. We hope that you and your child will be able to join us for this exciting and informative evening, exhibiting the fantastic opportunities on offer at SET Saxmundham. We also offer lots of opportunities to further explore and discover areas of interest through our extensive and inspiring enrichment programme. Pupils develop skills and show responsibility in pupil leadership positions, enrol in advanced qualifications and receive support in areas they find challenging. A broad range of enrichment opportunities, extracurricular activities, trips and visiting speakers ensure we are a vibrant community, humming with positivity, as our vision states – ‘Inspiring, enabling and celebrating each and every young person’s personal best.’ ‘We are very

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We are delighted to invite parents/ carers and children to attend our Year 5 & 6 open evening at SET Saxmundham on Wednesday, 8 June 2022 from 5.00 to 7.30 pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to meet our staff, view the work our students have completed and to find out more about what we offer at SET Saxmundham.

The transition between primary and secondary school is a very important life transition. At SET Saxmundham we place great importance on ensuring that this is a positive and enjoyable experience for each individual. Our open evening is an important part of this process and will support you and your child in making a final decision on your choice of secondary school. During your visit there will be an opportunity to take a tour of the school, explore all areas of learning and to gain hands-on experience within our subject areas. There will be a presentation from our Head

excited to meet our future students and we invite them to not only discover the school and to meet the team but specially to find out how SET Saxmundham supports academic achievement. SET Saxmundham aims to create an outstanding learning community for all and pride ourselves in offering smaller class sizes, ensuring a personalised and highly supportive learning environment. We aspire for all our students to find the subject, extracurricular activity or skill that they truly enjoy by offering them from a broad, diverse curriculum. We empower them to be ambitious throughout their school journey and develop themselves as their own person with strong values, beliefs and character,’ said Neil Philpott, SET Saxmundhams’ Head of School. We look forward to meeting you and your child on the 8th of June 2022. If you are unable to attend our open evening and would like some additional information about SET Saxmundham, then please visit our website using the following link www. saxmundhamschool.org. uk or email saxmundham@ seckfordeducation.org.uk

Blessing of the New Union standard held at Melton New Church on Palm Sunday.

Woodbridge branch of the Royal British Legion The Woodbridge branch RBL is 100 years old and we'd like to invite charities to join us on the 27th August with their own stalls free of charge on Kingston playing fields. Come along and join in the celebrations. If you're interested, please email Brian Fisk the branch Chairman on: brian-fisk.rbl@hotmail.co.uk.

The month of June is looking busy for the branch, we will be attending an event every weekend throughout the month.

3rd June: Parade of standards to open the Queens Platinum Jubilee Fete on Kingston Fields at 12 midday.

11th June: We will be remembering the Falklands conflict on the Market Hill Woodbridge. We're asking all veterans to show their support and march with us. The parade will form up at 10:45am on the Market Hill ready to march to the Cenotaph for a wreath laying ceremony.

18th June: RBL 40s

Charity Dance. Tickets £6 per person. Held at Woodbridge Football Club, email: woodbridgesecretary1.rbl@ gmail.com.

25th June: We will be joining Framlingham RBL to celebrate Armed Forces Day on the Market Hill, Framlingham with the raising of the Armed Forces Day flag being held at 10am.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Dates for the diary: 15th Aug: VJ day Market Hill, Woodbridge 11am.

27th Aug: Woodbridge Branch 100th Birthday Celebration Fete on Kingston field.

29th Oct: Poppy appeal launch parade through the Woodbridge Throughfare 12 midday.

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

12th Nov: Grave side remembrance at the war graves in the New Cemetery.

13th Nov: Remembrance Sunday.

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light, improved security lighting outside, and CCTV. As a result, we are in high demand for birthday parties, weddings, Christenings, wakes and all sorts of social occasions.

The Committee is made up entirely of volunteers from different backgrounds and meets once a month. We all bring our own strengths and attributes to the group and have some fun at the same time. The thing that binds us together is that we love being part of the village community and thrive on enabling our residents and farther-flung locals to come together to enjoy a good time and catch up with friends and neighbours. It would be wonderful to see even more of you at our events!

Better still, why not join the Committee? There are only six of us and we will have a couple of vacancies after the next AGM at the end of July. We are a friendly and lively bunch, and any help or skills you can offer would be very gratefully received.

If you are interested in finding out more about anything in this article, hiring the hall or joining the committee, please drop an email to holtonandblyfordvillagehall@ hotmail.com.

Thanks for taking the time to read this, and we hope to see you soon.

Sunday 1st May at 8am saw 300 energetic runners gather in Thorpeness for the annual Heritage Coast Run. Sponsored by us, the Flick & Son team were out in full force with nine runners taking part in the 10k and Half Marathon routes. This fantastic event, organised by the Aldeburgh Triathlon group had everyone keen to get round fast as the smell of bacon, sausages and burgers sizzled in the air. Raising money for charity each year, with main charity sponsored this year being the Knodishall Cancer Research Group, we’re certain that this event will only continue to grow in popularity, so don’t forget to look out for next year and get involved.

Paul Gray, Chief Executive Officer at Flick & Son comments, “It was brilliant to see so many people and their dogs down at the pavilion on a beautiful Sunday

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morning. I was so proud of our team and everyone that took part for fun, managing to get themselves round the course and some achieving incredible times that they should very pleased with. We have now decided to not only continue to sponsor the Aldeburgh Triathlon but to enter two teams and I have even been inspired to get myself fit to do the swim. It really is great to be able to support these wonderful events along with others in our community and we look forward to the many events coming up this year organised by amazing people giving up their time so that others can enjoy.”

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For those who don’t know me, my name is Hilary Garner and I am the current Chair of the Holton & Blyford Village Hall Committee. I thought I would write about what we do and how we function in a bid to spark your interest either as a hirer or as a potential committee member.

The most rewarding thing we do is host a variety of events during the year including Bingo every fortnight and Big Breakfast and the Pop-up Pub every month, plus our craft fairs in Spring and Autumn.

Pre-Covid we also arranged a number of larger events such as the Classic Car Show & Fete, Burns’ Night, a Gin Festival and an Autumn Supper, which were all very well attended and great fun.

We are fortunate to be supported by several regular hirers, such as a Music & Movement group, Indoor Bowls Club, Pop Chorus, U3A Ukelele Group, two Badminton Clubs, Chediston Art Group, Halesworth Dementia Care, Halesworth Parkinson Group, U3A Wine Group, and Cancer Research.

The hall is a registered charity, and all profits are ploughed back into keeping the hall in tip-top condition. Thanks to the hard work of the Committee in recent years, the hall has excellent kitchen facilities, a refurbished stage with new curtains, a redecorated meeting room, new doors and windows all round, including fire doors with glass panels to bring in more natural

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People from east Suffolk and neighbouring areas are being invited to find out more about the free services offered by the Pear Tree Fund, meet its friendly staff and volunteers and enjoy refreshments and live music at a special open day.

The Pear Tree Centre, in Bungay Road, Halesworth, will throw open its doors on Sunday 15 May. During the celebrations, Lowestoft Chorale will perform British choral music from the 13th to 20th century from 1pm to 3pm, while one of the charity’s founders and former trustee Barbara Kell will officially open Richard’s Garden, which is dedicated to the memory of her late husband, at 1pm.

Richard Kell was a wellknown local GP and chair of Halesworth Community Nursing Care Fund, the Pear Tree Fund’s predecessor, for 18 years before retiring from the role in 2017.

He died in July 2019 of motor neurone disease at the age of 64.

The garden has been created in his memory as a tranquil space in which visitors can relax

and includes a striking piece of artwork by Suffolk sculptor Brian Alabaster, who was one of Richard’s friends.

Barbara said: “It is so sad that Richard had not been able to see the completion of The Pear Tree Centre, but my family and I are honoured that the garden has been named in his memory.

“Richard was passionate about the outdoors, walking and wildlife, and loved nothing better than pottering around in our garden. He would have loved the calm, tranquil ambience of the space created by Edward Flaxman and his team at Studio 31.”

Kevin Vaughan, chief executive of the Pear Tree Fund, said: “We are really excited about this open day and being given the opportunity to throw open our doors to our local community.

We’d encourage as many people to come along as possible and find out more about the wide range of free services we provide to people with life-changing illnesses and long-term health conditions, together with their

families and carers and those who have experienced a bereavement.

“This includes everything from a cup of tea and listening ear to help with wellbeing, group support, information and advice and sessions with our qualified counsellors and complementary therapists. We also offer social welfare advice about areas such as benefits and support with digital literacy, and work closely with the voluntary sector, community groups and partner charities to put the right help in place to meet the needs of the whole family.

“This is a great opportunity for us to showcase some of the fantastic work carried out by our team and volunteers which is making a real difference to local people when they need it most.”

Everyone is welcome to drop in to the open day, which takes place between 11am and 3pm.

Alternatively, you can find out more about the support offered by the Pear Tree Fund or to donate to the charity by calling 01986 899655, emailing info@ peartreefund.org or visiting www. peartreefund.org

Edgar Sewter Playschool and Out of School Club We are currently taking registrations for September for children from two years and up for playschool which runs Monday-Friday during term time.

Breakfast club is open from 8am and after school club from 3:30pm-6pm everyday during term time. We run holiday club during half term and main school holidays for children from 4-12 years from all schools and offer child initiated activities according to individual interests.

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A Suffolk cinema manager is celebrating 30 years at the iconic Leiston Film Theatre.

Wayne Burns joined Leiston Film Theatre in 1992 at the age of 22 and has spent three decades nurturing the venue’s owners and supporters through the cinema’s remarkable transformation, which has seen it blossom from a neglected ‘flea-pit’, into one of the most cherished independent venues in the country.

Wayne, who’s love for cinema hails back to an open day at Aldeburgh Cinema as a teenager, was persistent in gaining employment as a projectionist at the seaside cinema in the 1980’s, fulfilling a childhood dream and being trained in the art of screening 16mm and 35mm films.

In 1992, Leiston Town Council, who had saved the Leiston Picture House from closure in 1976, advertised for an assistant manager and it was Wayne who was offered the job, although as Wayne recalls in his 2014 book, Spilling the Popcorn, he wasn’t entirely sure that the move was for the best.

“Initially, I had grave reservations about joining the Film Theatre. It was very evident that there was an awful lot that had to be done, for the venue to offer an experience that the paying public expected.

Thankfully, the formation of the Film Theatre Support Club in 1992 and a renewed resolve from the Town Council to see Leiston’s cinema reach its full potential, meant that we were able to slowly turn our vision into an eventual reality.” said Wayne.

Following a substantial programme of repairs and refurbishment, audiences began to return in earnest and Wayne’s ambitious programming saw many big films being screened quicker and the introduction of an improved selection of live entertainment provided an annual package for both stage and screen, including a hugely popular annual Pantomime, held in January each year.

Wayne took over from Peter Free as Film Theatre manager in 1994 and as the venue’s reputation and audience numbers grew, premier seating

was added, the projection and sound equipment was upgraded, the foyer was enlarged and new toilets were introduced, with Wayne remaining very hands on with all projects, to ensure that everything was just as he preferred it to be. The result saw admissions sore to the extent that at the end of 2019, the venue recorded its highest ever admissions since the Town Council took over the 107-yearold cinema.

Wayne is grateful of the support that he has received over the years from the Town Council, Support Club and of the many members of staff, who make the

experience of visiting the Film Theatre so unique and enjoyable for their loyal customers.

The Town Council are sincerely thankful of Wayne’s efforts since 1992. “Leiston

Town Council would like to congratulate Wayne whole heartedly on 30 years exemplary service at Leiston Film Theatre.

His experience and knowledge are second to none and Wayne

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It hasn’t all been highs though and in recent times Wayne has had serious concerns for the future of the Film Theatre. “The Covid pandemic brought great sadness and uncertainty to all of us at the Film Theatre and as time slowly past and the venue sat dark and empty, I had genuine concerns whether we could ever bounce back. Thankfully, our wonderful customers adore our venue and donated £10,000 during lockdown to enable us to keep going and are now slowly returning. Week by week, we welcome familiar faces back and a whole new family of followers who are now discovering the delights of visiting our fabulous Film Theatre” he said.

Wayne recently celebrated his 30th anniversary, with a screening of one of his favourite films - the 1957 Ealing classic, The Smallest Show on Earth (U), with donations donated to the Leiston Film Theatre Support Club, towards their ongoing fund raising to further enhance Suffolk’s oldest cinema.

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New sensory backpacks to broaden young visitor's experience Woodbridge Tide Mill is welcoming more and more children and families these days but sometimes when it's busy, it may be an overwhelming or even stressful experience for individuals with sensory processing disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Heather Sheehan (the Tide Mills Education Lead) says: "We are delighted to announce that we now have sensory backpacks.

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ear defenders (for if the Mill machinery gets too noisy), sunglasses (for if the light gets too much), a torch (for those gloomy museum corners and to see our machinery in a little more detail), a 'feelings indicator' (if you're too shy to express yourself), a magnifying glass (to help find those pesky hidden mice), a sensory map (to show you where the noisy and quiet areas of the museum are) and the museum trail (to keep you busy on your visit and which you can then take home with you).

Sensory backpacks like this are a powerful calming tool for children with sensory or additional needs.

Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust Chairman, John Carrington added: "I'd like to thank our education lead, Heather Sheehan, the East of England Coop as sponsor and our volunteers for researching and creating this sensory backpack. The charity wishes to look after its visitors and meet as many of their needs as it can. This is another useful development towards that goal."

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part of a special weekend of celebratory events taking place in Saxmundham. The grand opening will coincide with the 750th anniversary of the town’s market charter and will be presided over by none other than King Henry III. And everyone is invited to the celebrations.

Sporting first class facilities for the people of Saxmundham and the local area, the brand new centre has a large hall which can hold almost 200 people, a semi commercial fully fitted kitchen capable of serving up the most sumptuous medieval feast, small and large meeting/conference rooms and a separate cabin which is currently used by the Foodbank.

A super large car park and electrical car charging points finish off a magnificent asset and meeting venue for the town.

The centre is administered by The Saxmundham & District CIC; a not for profit social enterprise run by a small group of local volunteers.

Stephen Palmer, Chair of SADCIC, said.. “Never before has Saxmundham had its very own community centre and we are all extremely proud of the outstanding achievements working in collaboration with other agencies. Saxmundham residents will know that the site was formerly the County Buildings and Suffolk CC remain the overall site owner.

I am extremely grateful to Suffolk CC and our County Councillor, Richard Smith for all the help and assistance they have given to setting up the new Community Centre.”

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An update from Halesworth Library

Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897, Station Road (image courtesy of Beccles and District Museum)

Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897, Star Hotel, Gosford Road (image courtesy of Beccles and District Museum)

Beccles Jubilee Beccles will be celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in a variety of ways over the Platinum Jubilee weekend. In keeping with its long tradition of marking Jubilees, which goes back to at least 1810 when the Corporation of the Fen decided to spend £50 (more than £4,000 in today's money) in regaling the 'Poor of this Parish' to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of George III. Jubilee celebrations took on larger dimensions in the reign of Queen Victoria; and permanent memorials were created. In 1887, 400 poor and aged persons were given a sit-down dinner, consisting of meat, bread and plum pudding, but they had to bring their own cutlery! Athletic

sports took place on the Common.

The great stained-glass east window of St. Michael's Church was created to commemorate the Jubilee and contributions from grateful townsfolk also paid for the extension of the hospital (then in Fair Close). A new ward was added, bringing the accommodation to 15 beds and three cots.

In 1897, the Queen celebrated her Diamond Jubilee. Much debate (including at two public meetings) took place in the town over how the milestone should be marked in a tangible form. Eventually, it was decided to build a home for the town's nurse, even though a vote had been in favour of a new public hall. Tea was provided for

2,000 children on the Common, and various games and sports took place. At 9pm, a procession of cyclists in fancy dress paraded through the decorated streets, one lad dressed as Queen Victoria graciously acknowledging the cheering of hundreds of spectators.

In 1935, for George V's Silver Jubilee a grand carnival processed from Priory Road to the Common via a very circuitous route through the town. Events for children centred on the Caxton Recreation Ground. Adults could dance at the Public Hall from 9pm and the Scouts lit their beacon at 10pm on the Common where they were joined by the Guides around a campfire for community singing.

Many Beccles residents will

remember the celebrations for the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977. Events included the grand fête provided by the Sports Development Council at Beef Meadow, the Fire Brigade's open day and disco and the Regal Theatre's 'all-star variety show'.

Some Beccles householders decorated their properties extensively. The gates to The Avenue from The Common were renovated (and will be refurbished again in 2022).

More information about how Beccles celebrated Jubilees will be available in an exhibition at St. Michael's Church over the Jubilee Weekend.

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You will receive a very warm welcome when you visit our library, whether it's to borrow books, use the computers, read the papers or attend one of the many events and activities held in the library. You are also welcome to visit our garden, a warm and sunny secluded space where you can sit and read or simply enjoy some quiet time.

We offer a range of regular weekly activities for children: • Tues 10am-10:30am: Rhyme Time: Suitable for babies and toddlers aged 0-18 months.

• Tues 10:30am-11:30am: Story, Stay & Play: Suitable for pre-school children aged 18+ months.

• Sat 11:30am-12pm Lego Club: Suitable for children up to 3-12 years old.

• Sat 2:30pm-3:30pm Craft Club: Suitable for children aged 3-12 years old.

• Sun 10am-12pm Sunday Crafts: Suitable for children aged 3-12 years old.

On Wednesday mornings we host our Time Out group, a weekly social and discussion group for older people. There are two groups, one at 10am and one at 11am and you're welcome to come along to

either session. The East Suffolk Council Advice Clinic is held in the library on Tuesdays from 10am-4pm and Barclays Bank hold a drop-in session from 9:30am-4:30pm on Wednesdays where they offer help with money management, financial help, business support and home loans. On Tuesday 21st June, Connected Communities are hosting a drop-in session from 10am-12pm to speak to your local councillor.

Special dates for your diary this month include: • Mon 23rd May: 2pm-4pm: Repair Café. Bring along an old garment, or item for a repair that can be done in situ, learn some useful mending skills and talk to our friendly repair team. Enjoy tea and cake with the friendly repair team. Admission free but donations towards costs appreciated.

• Wed 25th May: 2pm-3pm: Barclays Fraud and Spam Event. An informal and interactive session about fraud and scams, how to protect yourself and avoid them!

• Wed 1st June: 2pm-3pm: Jubilee Craft Session for children aged 3-12 years. Come along and make crowns, bunting

and Jubilee souvenirs.

Celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee at the Library To celebrate the Jubilee, we're going to decorate our library with bunting. Resources are available at the library.

Please come in at any time and make a triangle to add to our display. Saturday 4th June: Jubilee celebrations from 10am4pm.

Refreshments and craft activities for all ages. The following workshops will be held during the day: • 11:30am-12:30pm: Jubilee origami workshop - Suitable for children aged 3-12 years.

• 2.30-3.30pm: Jubilee biscuit decorating - Suitable for children aged 3-12 years.

• 10am-12 noon: "Come and Ring" St. Mary's Handbell Ringers invite you to an interactive workshop, where you can listen, marvel and 'have-a-go'.

We look forward to seeing you! For further details out any of our activities, please contact Halesworth Library: email us at: halesworth.library@ suffolklibraries.co.uk or phone us on 01986 875095.

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A spokesperson for the Pavilion said ‘We are so proud of what we have achieved so far, and are now looking forward to welcoming community groups, classes, and the opportunity for people to hold their functions and celebrations in our beautiful new building, as well as seeing sport continue to flourish on this cherished site. We now have a Sports and Community facility for generations of local people

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A group of tireless volunteers in Reydon are celebrating the near completion of a brand new Sports and Community Centre in the village. The land has a long legacy of being used by the community as it was the playing field to Reydon High School until the school closed in 1990. After the formation of Reydon Playing Fields Charity in 2013 additional land was purchased and work on the pavilion began in 2016.

The building, which boasts a function lounge and large hall, (which are interconnecting) kitchen, disabled access, large carpark, and patio area overlooking the playing field, was funded by many local grants including from Reydon

produced by varying the order in which the bells are rung) started in the late 16th century. There have been bells at Halesworth since 1440, the oldest and loudest musical instruments in the town.

Learning to ring is tricky, about as hard as learning to drive a car, with some light to moderate physical exercise thrown in, but new ringers are quickly seduced by the combination of intellectual and physical challenges and the nationwide camaraderie: You can turn up at almost any tower in the country with bells, announce you are a ringer, and you'll get to join in.

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One of the features of national celebrations in England is the sound of church bells ringing out across town and country. The bellringers in the Blyth Valley are aiming to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee by manning all seven churches in the Blyth Valley Team on the anniversary of the coronation, although Halesworth will be the day after as we need to call in reinforcements. The provisional timetable is as follows: Blythburgh 10:15am-10:45am (not strictly Blyth Valley but close) Wenhaston 11am-11:30am Bramfield 11:45am-12:15pm Heveningham 2:15pm-2:45pm Huntingfield 3pm-3:30pm Wissett 4pm-4:30pm Chediston 7:30pm-8:30pm The timing of ringing on 3rd June at Halesworth has yet to be confirmed, but you won't miss it if you live anywhere near St. Mary's Church! The ringing at Chediston and Halesworth will be special performances (quarter peals) that involve lots of concentration for 45 minutes' non-stop ringing, but anyone is very welcome to come and watch us close up at the other towers, and there will be someone on hand to explain what is going on and answer questions.

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again celebrating the joys of Suffolk, with new contributions from the likes of Ralph Fiennes, Craig Brown, Robin Robertson, Lucy Hughes Hallett as well as previously published items from much admired writers such as Robert MacFarlane, Penelope Fitzgerald, Roger Deakin, Melissa Harrison and many others. The 'New Suffolk Garland' is available to purchase from The Halesworth Bookshop and will give you the chance to enter our free draw to win a used copy of the original 1961 book. This will be drawn on Friday 10th June at a promotional event starting at 7pm in the bookshop.

Independent Bookshop Week from 18th-25th June will celebrate the work of Indie bookshops across the country and the work they do to promote books and authors. Look out for many promotional offers, special discounts, events and signed copies. During this celebratory week as a thank you to our customers, we'll be offering the chance to enjoy a coffee while browsing and shopping. There will be no charge for this but donations to our School's Fund would be greatly appreciated.

Furthermore, when you spend £25 during the week you will receive a voucher to redeem online to get a High Five £5 book token to spend. There will also be double points on our loyalty card scheme - 2 stamps instead of 1 for every book over £7.99.

Local crime writer, Lesley Kara, will be in the shop at 7pm on Friday 24th June to talk about her 4th book entitled 'The Apartment Upstairs'.

Looking ahead to July, local author Polly Crosby will be in the shop on Friday 8th July at 7pm promoting the paperback release of 'The Unravelling' an atmospheric and deeply emotional book.

media and show the world the joys of re-homing a mature moggy.

Tilly (pictured) is just one of a number of mature cats in the care of Framlingham and Saxmundham CP at the moment, who are looking for somewhere to spend the rest of their lives.

Looking for a home: The beautiful long-haired lady pictured is Tilly, who is about nine years old. She takes a while to gain her confidence with new people, but she really does love a proper cuddle. Tilly does not like dogs and would be best suited in a quiet adult only home with no other pets.

If you could offer Tilly the quiet, loving home she needs, please contact us.

See our website: www.cats. org.uk/framandsax or telephone: 01728 723499 for more information about adopting cats in our care, how to become a member of the branch, event dates, neutering, cat-care leaflets, how to become a volunteer, fundraiser or

"All we do may be undone, but love stays loved and songs stay sung."

On Saturday July 16th, Halesworth Community Choir presents an evening of beautiful songs celebrating diversity and humanity in the world we share under the stars, in a tribute to the late Larry Gordon (1945–2021), co-founder of numerous musical ensembles, including Northern Harmony, and important to the natural voice movement and open access choirs. Venue: The Cut Arts Centre, Halesworth, IP19 8BY. Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: Only £10 from The Cut Box Office.

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Framlingham & Saxmundham Cats Protection news #MatureMoggiesDay - 16th June - Celebrating our senior 'kitizens'.

Did you know that older cats can take over three times longer to find new adopted homes than younger cats? Cats Protection (CP) is on a mission to change this by holding a day of celebration on June 16th in honour of mature moggies who are often rather young at heart.

CP would like you to take to social media in your masses using the hashtag #MatureMoggiesDay to show appreciation for cats who have a lifetime of experience and still so much love to give. They may be a little calmer and their meows might have more of a gravelly tone, but mature cats make ideal companions. Their warmth, kindness and head nuzzles help lift any day and who says that older moggies don't like getting into mischief? CP would love you to share your stories on 16th June! So get posting on social

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On May 4th 2022, we celebrated Joan Morley's 100th birthday. She had a lovely day with family, friends and the staff at Highfield.

Joan would like to thank everyone who came and made it special. HRH Queen Elizabeth II also sent her best wishes to Joan.

Money has been donated to the East Anglian Air Ambulance in Joan's wishes as it's a charity close to her heart.

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To celebrate the Queen's Jubilee, children are welcome to the bookshop on Saturday 3rd June from 10:30am-noon to make and decorate a crown which they can wear to the town's picnic in the park later that day. In the afternoon, the bookshop will be joining forces with The Feedbarn to offer light refreshments from 3pm to their customers who supported both establishments throughout the long running saga of the fire and scaffolding!

Back in 1961, HRH Queen Elizabeth II made a Royal Progress through Suffolk - the first official visit to the county since Queen Elizabeth I some 400 years previously. To mark that occasion, a book titled 'A Suffolk Garland for The Queen' was produced celebrating the miscellany of Suffolk life with letters, scenes, sketches and photographs.

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Aldeburgh Flower Club Aldeburgh and District Flower Club next meeting will be held on Tuesday June 21st at 2.30 in Aldeburgh Church Hall.

The demonstration will be by Pat South from Felixstowe with her Holiday Adventures.

There will be refreshments, a plant and flower arranging accessories stall and a chance to win one of Pats designs in the raffle.

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The Bell Hotel in Saxmundham has hired renowned local chef, Garry Cook, as Head Chef to spearhead the exciting food offering at the newly refurbished hotel - due to reopen in Summer 2022.

Garry (who has worked with some of the biggest names in the food industry) has worked in the hospitality industry for over thirty years and has a wealth of experience under his belt, including working as Chef Patron at The Crown Inn at Snape. He has also worked at Hanbury Manor and his own restaurant,152 in Aldeburgh - all of which have given him the chance to hone his skills and develop an innovative approach to cooking.

"I'm thrilled to be joining such a forward-thinking team at The Bell Hotel," says Garry.

"I love this region - the food culture is so rich here, I'm really looking forward to introducing some new ideas. Whether you're at the hotel as a foodie, rambler or guest, I promise a menu that will delight, astound and leave guests with a big smile on their face."

"We are genuinely excited to bring Chef Garry Cook aboard", explains Ashley Beale, General Manager of The Bell Hotel. "His passion for food and drink, as well as his love of Suffolk, made him the perfect fit for our team.

Garry promises to deliver a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, our customers are going to love him and what he

creates for them."

The Bell Hotel plans to offer guests two dining spaces; a classic, elegant dining room for lunch and dinner, and a more relaxed dining experience, courtesy of the Coast Lounge and River Bar.

Happily, many talks are available for members to view online on various topics from Lancashire Witches to John Betjeman!

Please visit the website www. u3aeastsuffolk.org.uk or call the membership secretary on 0300 123 3913 to find out how u3a membership can help you keep

in touch with others, find new interests and friends and learn fresh skills.

Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 13 June from 2pm onwards at Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Bell Lane, Kesgrave, IP5 1JF.

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Find the clues around Benhall Green from information the children have written out for you. Maps of the locations and entry forms will be situated on the school gate from Tuesday May 24th.

Post completed entries in the school letterbox.

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The Framlingham Fire Service (complete with fire engine) will be in attendance and there will be a variety of craft, tombola and games stalls. Music will be provided on a large stage with a professional sound system and performing live will be The Glass Thistles, Harry Issac Presley and the HIP operation, Icarus, The Pop Chorus and a Brass Band.

We are very grateful to our sponsors: Bruce Hinton, Clarke and Simpson, Hudson's Electrical, F Master Ltd, Co-op, DClllr Maurice Cook and DCllr Lydia Freeman, CCllr Stephen Burroughes, Framlingham Castle and all our supporters and helpers.

All proceeds will be split between The Brain Tumour Charity and a new piece of play equipment for the Pageant Field play area.

Just for background information, the reason for the Brain Tumour Charity is that I have just completed six weeks of radiotherapy for a meningioma brain tumour, hopefully successfully but I won't know the results until April when I see the Oncologist after my next MRI but fingers crossed! Hope to see you there.

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Founded in 1982, the u3a is a UK-wide movement of locallyrun interest groups. There are over one thousand u3as, with over 450,000 members, and it is open to anyone no longer in full-time work. There are no entry qualifications, no barriers to joining and lots of activities to get involved in. New members are welcome with the expectation that they will participate and contribute to activities.

Of the 160+ interest groups in u3a East Suffolk many have recently resumed face to face meetings, although some remain online. And so, members are continuing to learn about and discuss the arts, history, science, foreign language and more. They are out walking, dining, quizzing and visiting gardens and other sites of interest.

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On behalf of Framlingham Town Council, I am leading a small team of volunteers who are organising a fabulous afternoon on the Pageant Field, Badingham Road, Framlingham, IP13 9HS. This is a free entry event for all ages of the community with lots going on including: a family fun run, fun dog show, free tea and cake in a replica Windsor Castle, Kings and Queen's fancy dress, boules tournament, table tennis, Punch and Judy, commemorative flowering cherry tree plaque planting ceremony with a massed choir and blessing by Rev Chris Davies and the annual world button pairing championship as well as a raffle with some fabulous prizes donated by local organisations and businesses.

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We have an outing arranged to Ingatestone Hall on Friday 22nd July. This is open to friends and family. The price of £45 includes the cost of the coach, entrance to the event and a two-course meal at Blakenham Chequers on the way home along with all gratuities. Other notices were on our notice board.

June then introduced us to our demonstrator for the evening, Nick Grounds, who with the typical auctioneers voice we know him for, loudly wished us all a happy birthday.

And so the absolute magic began. With his incredible love, joy and passion for all natural beauty, Nick started to create an explosion on the stage. "Valse des Fleurs" or as we were to learn "The Waltz of the Flowers".

With each of the arrangements Nick created, we were drawn into his world of natural beauty. All things from a small un-interesting milk bottle to a Mrs Patmore style Soup Terrine, (minus the lid of course), Elderwood stumps were filled with a variety of foliage and glorious flowers as we were told stories of his Grandmother Twanky and his usage of the new ecological Floral Foam. We learned about his "Scary Shed", the 25 year old wedding bouquet of his sisters firmly ensconced in the downstairs loo on the window ledge, even surviving a move when it maybe would

to the man who says "Love it because you love it" and "What matters never changes."

Our President Elsie Leeding gave Nick a vote of thanks. The evening he had transported us through was an amazing and much needed boost. We will all look at things with different eyes in the future. A dandelion is just as beautiful as an expensive bought stem. Following the

refreshments and raffle, members were given a piece of our celebration cake to enjoy once they got home, along with their memories of the evening.

Our next meeting is on Thursday 26th May, starting at 7pm in the Village Hall, IP13 0HE. The demonstrator will be The April meeting of the Linda Kingcott - Dancing with Fellowship included a talk with Flowers. slides from Ken Stone about Mandy Pryke the Royal Year. Members were amazed at his knowledge of the Royal family and the places to which he had travelled to photograph them. The slides were lovely and it was good to see the various places once again.

A very interesting afternoon, enjoyed by all. Our thanks to Ken for such an informative talk. We welcome David from Garnetts Gardens on 19th May and for our June meeting on 16th June we will visit a garden in Double Street.

Our meetings are open to all include refreshments and we look forward to seeing new faces, meetings start at 2.30pm in The Westbury Centre, Fairfield Road, Framlingham. For further information please email: Framlingham-suffolk@sja. org.uk

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Report for our Emerald Celebration Meeting, Thursday 28th April, 2022. Demonstrator Nick Grounds: "Valse des Fleurs".

When this appeared on our programme information, I for one, had no idea what this meant and what the implications might be. I didn't have long to wait, unlike the celebration of our Emerald Anniversary, which should have happened last year.

No, we didn't forget, it's just that Covid got in the way.

Our Chairman June welcomed Gloria Goodley, our Area Vice Chairman, members from Woodbridge, Aldeburgh and Framlingham, our own Wickham Market club members, guests and friends to the meeting. It was lovely to see the hall fill up with expectant happy faces. She also welcomed our first responder, Mike who was in attendance for the evening.

NOTICES: We are holding a fashion show along with "Inspirations" on May 13th in the Village Hall. It's to raise money for the Chairmans chosen charity, The Wickham Market First Responders. Tickets are £5 each and are available from both the Inspirations shop and from Sue on 07786 942450. There will be 20% discount available on the night and 10% vouchers for use in the shop later. There will also be refreshments and a raffle plus accompanying stalls.

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