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News from Charsfield Primary School A national demonstrator set Sizewell Karate Club Traditional Shotokan Karate

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Our oldest pupils in Class 3 are learning about life in Victorian Britain and will be travelling back in time to experience life in the workhouse at Gressenhall in Norfolk. We'll also be finding out where our resources come from and how we can make choices to help reduce the impact on the environment. In science, we've been learning about light and how our eyes are so amazing that they help us to see everything in colour. Next, we'll be finding out all about electricity and having fun with circuits!

Celebrations is the topic for our youngest pupils in the school, and they've been learning about different types of celebrations that we might experience in our lives and what it's like to be a part

of that celebration. In PE, pupils have been learning about the skills required to work together as a team in games. All Key Stage 2 pupils took part in the Suffolk Schools Cross Country Competition and out of just twenty-two pupils, we managed to achieve gaining two second places, a third and a forth place. These pupils will now go forward to the county finals.

In art, all the pupils have been learning about printing. Our younger pupils have created positive and negative prints using polystyrene tiles and string.

Pupils in Key Stage 2 have been learning about mosaics and have used printing sticks to create their own mosaic prints.

These are just a few of the things that we've been up to this term so far. Please check out our website for more: www. charsfieldprimaryschool.org.uk We've been delighted with the attendance at our Open Days and are taking bookings for our November 10th Open Day. Please contact the office for more information or to book your place on 01473 737347. If this date is not suitable for you, please contact us and we can arrange for a mutually convenient time to show you around our lovely school.

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We've had a great start back to school with lots of exciting learning taking place. At the start of term, we were delighted to welcome our new Reception pupils to the school, who have settled in so well into school life that it feels like they've been at Charsfield forever!

In Class 2, our year 3 and 4 pupils have been learning about the Romans and were incredibly lucky to be treated to a museum day in school where they were able to handle genuine Roman artefacts and learn more about them. The pupils then visited Colchester Castle to learn more about the Roman's and the impact they had on the local area. In our science lessons, we've been learning about our amazing bodies with a focus on bones and

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As we approach the end of another extraordinary year, we'd like to thank all those who continued to support the Framlingham and Saxmundham Cats Protection branch during another difficult time. We send our very best wishes to everyone for Christmas and a very good new year to come!

Eight precious weeks, Covid and subsequent lockdowns has further increased demand for new pets and changed the way that owners find them. CPs report (Cats UK 2021) found that just over half of all cats purchased (52%) were found online, including sites like Facebook and Gumtree. Because of unregulated online selling, a worrying cat welfare issue is now on the rise. Kittens are being mis-

sold by unscrupulous sellers, who separate them from their mothers before the eight precious weeks mark, meaning they're missing out on vital nutrients and social development time. This winter, CP wants to raise awareness of the 'eight precious weeks' of a kittens life.

Kitten mis-selling for easy profit is on the increase, often resulting in kittens being taken from their mother when they are too young to thrive without her.

Buying over the internet makes it far harder to spot a deceitful seller often with devastating consequences.

• A kitten sold too young is far more likely to suffer a lifethreatening illness than if they've built up immunity through their

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• They may be poorly socialised Looking for a home: and stressed, increasing the This is Rupert, a lovely ginger risk of later behavioural issues lad of about eighteen months. such as spraying, destruction or He was a stray for a time and is aggression. now looking for a new start in • The time and cost of caring life. Rupert is a sweet boy who is for a sick kitten makes it more very friendly. If you'd like to find likely that they are relinquished out more about him, call us or see to charities like CP, or even him on our website. abandoned to fend for themselves.

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Find out more on our website Father Christmas is planning to and social media visit to see the children and may pages. Remember, have small gifts! if you're looking for The primary school children a healthy kitten to will decorate and light the tree, and sing carols. All Saints church congregation will also sing and BYEBRUE the public will be welcome to join in. Parking is available in the car park off The Hill.

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Our secret shopping store Elfridges will be open and there'll be craft activities for the children, gifts to buy plus raffles, tombolas, games and more.

St John's Church will warm you up with hot drinks and there'll be hot dogs, cake stalls and mulled wine too!

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Beccles Society of Artists monthly meeting will take place on Wednesday December 1st at the Waveney Centre Beccles, from 7:30-9pm.

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The gallery is open from 10am5pm throughout the event.

The group's talented artists will be showing a variety of work, including paintings, sculpture, prints, textiles, and mixed media.

There will be a range of pieces to suit all spaces and budgets, and a great selection of cards, Christmas gifts and decorations.

Nicola Coe (one of the founders of Twelve Plus Arts) said: "This is a great group of artists who all work independently but enjoy exhibiting together twice a year.

We hope our visitors will enjoy the lovely atmosphere at the Grundisburgh House Gallery and hopefully find something special."

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and Sunday 16th (11am and 3pm) January. Limited tickets are now available, priced £16.95, £15.95 and £14.95, with £1 off all tickets for the opening night (Thursday 13th January). Tickets and can be purchased from the Leiston Film Theatre box office on 01728 830549 or online at: www.leistonfilmtheatre.co.uk.

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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.

Jack and the Beanstalk will be appearing live at the Leiston Film Theatre on Thursday 13th (7:30pm), Friday 14th (7:30pm), Saturday 15th (3pm and 7:30pm)

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Film Theatre Manager and Pantomime Director, Wayne Burns, is looking forward to returning to the stage: "After such a difficult time for our beloved Film Theatre, we're so pleased to see Pantomime back to Leiston and the entire cast can't wait to bring our brilliant script to life on stage and perform for such appreciative crowds. Our audiences are in for a real treat" he said.

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Following the resounding success of Goldilocks and the Three Bears in 2020, Pantomime returns to the stage of the splendid Leiston Film Theatre in January, after sadly having to be postponed in 2021, due to lockdown.

Jack and the Beanstalk appears live on stage at the 107-year-old venue on Thursday 13th, Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th January, with demand for tickets so high, that seats for some performances are already limited, with over 1,000 tickets already sold.

The Pantomime has been written by Wayne Burns and Stephen Ginger, who between them have over thirty years of Pantomime behind them. The show is being brought to the stage under Wayne's 'Team B Productions' title. A group of experienced am-dram performers, many of which have previously appeared on the Film Theatre stage and whose previous sellout successes have included shows at Leiston Film Theatre and at the Spa Pavilion Theatre in Felixstowe.

The group promise another funfilled family pantomime, packed to the panto brim with toe-tapping

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Children of all ages are invited to take a winding path past an Elf Workshop, down Reindeer Road through the sparkling light tunnel to Candy Cane Lane to see the giant elves, an Ice Queen and Father Christmas himself!

A spectacular Christmas trail is coming to Woodbridge – and it’s brought to you by a group of Netflix filmmakers The team at Fresh Air Events is using the occasion at Seckford Hills, right next to Seckford Hall Hotel, to raise money for its charity partner East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices

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Woodbridge Rotary Club

Future talks at the Suffolk Family Open air Christmas concert History Society, Ipswich Group The first talk is on Wednesday 1st December at 7:30pm. Nicky Reynolds presents a fascinating and lively talk about 'The Soil Cinderellas' - Better known as The Women's Land Army.

These women (some perhaps posher than others) signed up to the Women's Land Army. Some city girls had probably never see a cow close up! Their experiences changed their lives forever! We welcome family stories on this topic!

On 5th January 2022, we have one of our own members, Linda Sexton, who will present a talk with a very local flavour. Her talk 'Suffolk Children in Care' tells the story of St Johns Home, which was located in the Freehold

Road and Britannia Road area of Ipswich.

The home helped around 400 children get a better life. Some ended up in Manchester, others in Leicester.

When she presented her talk about the Hope House orphanage in Foxhall Road, we had a really big audience. This talk will probably attract a similar number!

All our talks take place at The Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4PH. The talks start at 7:30pm and there is parking at the rear.

Admission is £2 for members and £3 for non-members, who are welcomed. No need to book, just turn up! For more information, call Howard on 01473 274300.

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the weather so please come prepared.

The Tide Mill Way will be closed for normal traffic between 6pm-10pm. Access to residents and those wishing to visit the Tide Mill Yacht Harbour will be allowed and those who are disabled. Please abide by the rail crossing signals. Rotary Marshals will be in attendance to guide you on your way. As usual, the event is free but there'll be a voluntary contribution collection.

Nett proceeds will be donated to charities supported by Woodbridge Rotary Club. One of these we hope to be the NSPCC, helping support young children in their hour of need. Please come prepared to help others and make a small donation to the many charities which Woodbridge Rotary Supports.

Woodbridge Rotary Club would like to acknowledge support of Woodbridge Town Council and Mortimers Estate Agents.

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Christmas will be nearly upon us when Woodbridge Rotary Club hold their 69th Open Air Carol Concert on Wednesday 22nd December 2021 at 6:30pm.

This year, they're holding it at Whisstocks Place at the bottom of Tide Mill Way instead of Market Hill. Father Christmas will be making his usual visit with sweets for all the children. The 5th Woodbridge Sea Scouts will be selling hot dogs, teas, coffee, hot chocolate and non-alcoholic mulled wine to keep everyone warm. This will be followed

by The Spirit of Christmas 'Son et Lumiere', a spectacular and magical world of light and sound on the Tide Mill.

This year's event will lead us into Christmas, something to brighten us all up after all the curtailed events of the pandemic.

The event will go ahead whatever

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Charity Christmas card shop The traditional Charity Christmas card shop in Woodbridge is now open at 5 The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, IP12 1AW. The shop is organised

by Woodbridge 41Club, and proceeds are used to support local charities and other good causes.

The 41 Club organiser, Roger Parker commented: "We're in Whisstocks Place on Sunday pleased to have an excellent shop in the centre of Woodbridge December 5th.

On Wednesday 27th October, the club (along with the Rotary Club of Woodbridge and Woodbridge Inner Wheel) hosted the first session of our Memory Café since the beginning of the pandemic. It was a great success, with over thirty visitors enjoying Created by the writing team refreshments, conversation and best known for their hugely entertainment from the ukulele successful Christmas shows band 'What No Cake'. The Café, for Eastern Angles, don't miss which is open to all sufferers of this classic comedy mystery memory loss and their carers, is peppered with Common Ground's trademark sparkling wit, free of charge.

Our next session will be ingenious staging and hilarious from 10:30am-12midday on songs.

Lady Emilia Adwater engages Wednesday November 24th at Woodbridge Football Club. If the services of Sherlock Holmes you'd like any more information, to investigate the disappearance of please contact Rotarian Martin her head butler and other domestic Kenyon on 01394 386933. staff in her neighbourhood,

Woodbridge Rotary Club Once again, Santa (assisted by the members of the Rotary Club of Woodbridge Deben) will be out on his sleigh this December.

His routes are: Friday 10th December the Black Tiles area of Martlesham, Saturday 11th in the Woodbridge Thoroughfare, Tuesday 14th Martlesham Heath Birch Grove area, Wednesday 15th Martlesham Heath Forest Lane area, Thursday 16th Martlesham Heath Squires Lane area, Friday 17th Martlesham Heath Farriers Close area and Monday 20th Martlesham and Kesgrave.

Go to our website: www. debenrotary.org.uk and click on the Santa icon under Just Giving for more detailed information about the routes. The sleigh will also be at the Christmas Regatta

and we've had a great start to the season. Sending a Christmas card is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family. I'm very grateful to all the shop volunteers and customers who support the shop."

The shop stocks the largest selection of Charity cards in Suffolk from over twenty different charities. This includes favourites such as RNLI, Marie Curie

Cancer, Barnardos, Blue Cross and Amnesty. Additional local charities include St. Elizabeth Hospice, East Anglian Children's Hospices, Somersham Ward, East Anglian Air Ambulance and Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 10am-4pm (9:30am-5pm on Saturday).

Please do visit! You won't find a better selection!

Common Ground Theatre Company presents 'Sherlock Holmes Meets Count Dracula' by Pat Whymark down in deepest Suffolk. The disappearances coincide with the arrival there of the mysterious Count Dracula who has moved into nearby Carhorn Abbey.

Dr. Watson (masquerading as a life insurance rep) is sent to assess the situation, and on his return to Baker Street starts behaving rather strangely. Sherlock Holmes (Julian Harries) faces his most dangerous adversary. Will he get to the bottom of the mystery before the Count can carry out his

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It's a case he can really sink his teeth into! But will the effort of solving it drive him completely bats?

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Gippeswyk Singers are pleased to announce their Christmas 2021 concert on Saturday 11th of December at 7:30pm at St. Mary and St. Peter Church in Barham conducted by our new musical director, Janette Ruocco.

This will be a concert of beautiful Christmas music and readings to lift everyone's spirits for the festive season.

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Christmas Night' and there will be carols for the audience to join in with the choir, accompanied by organist Simon Harvey.

Gippeswyk Singers are delighted to introduce Janette Ruocco, a highly experienced choral director and conductor, who brings her own special passion for choral music and

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Greetings from Emmanuel Church

Woodbridge Cruising Club As winter approaches, Woodbridge Cruising Club members are enjoying a full range of activities, with weekend lunchtime bars, as well as dancing, maintenance parties and the Monday afternoon group with coffee and cake.

Wednesday suppers are a welcome interlude to cold dark nights, with delicious home cooked food, and the chance to socialise. These continue until spring, when boats are back in the water.

The winter walk programme is now well into its stride, with Monica and Janet leading a November walk from Levington and along the Orwell, giving a different view for sailors. This is a four-mile stroll, along the side of the marina, round the lake, across farmland, with glimpses of the Orwell. All walks are researched and led by members, and are a

regular Thursday event.

The first Sunday talk of the new season was Andy Beharrell about the Army and Navy forts built offshore in the Thames Estuary, and North Sea. This was an amusing, humorous and entertaining talk, with nostalgic photos of pirate radio stations and the principality of Sealand.

Andy is also a trustee of The Woolverstone Project which provides sailing for those with disabilities throughout the year at Alton Water and during summer on the River Orwell. Robert Simper's talk was on people who made the River Deben, and gave an insight into some of the characters at the very heart of the River Deben over the years and who have contributed to the rich character of the river.

Future talks are by our very own Captain Peter King on 'Thermopylæ - The finest clipper

of them all', and Paul Bragg on Biscay Ports. If these sound intriguing, why not join WCC to discover more.

The November AGM was well attended, and reports submitted from the treasure and cruise captain Andy, who organised the wonderful summer cruises enjoyed by all.

There's a range of social events, from the Black Tie Commodore's Christmas Party, the New Year's Eve party and more, and members are looking forward to these.

The club has a wide range of events throughout the year (nautical and land-based).

If you're keen to join, do visit the club website: www. woodbridgecruisingclub.org.

New members are always welcome, whether you own a motorboat or yacht, or are keen to start sailing.

Hello friends!

Chevington Lodge Revd Boldrini and church councillors are now supporting a monthly service at this care home and their attendance is much appreciated by the residents.

Christmas Events Our annual Carol Service will take place again this year at 6:30pm on Friday December 24th with music provided by the Waveney Valley Brass Ensemble and guest organist Jason Collins.

On Christmas morning, our service will be at 10am and there'll be no service on Boxing Day. Churches Together in Bungay Churches Together in Bungay are planning to hold an advent lunch in the Emmaus Room from 12 noon till 1:30pm on Wednesday December 1st. This will be a light lunch of soup, bread, cheese and a mince pie.

A donation of £3 is invited and will be donated to Christian Aid/ Cafod.

Coffee Stop On Tuesday mornings from 10:15am-11:30am, a few of us get together for coffee and a natter in the Emmaus Room to the front of the church. Coffee is free. Company is good. Do come and visit.

Coffee Mornings On November 20th, there will be no normal coffee morning but our annual 'Christmas Fayre' will take place in the Orange Hall behind the church. There will be lots of goodies and gifts to buy, plus of course our wonderful

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Thanks to those who will come and support us. All funds raised are going to our 'Going Green Project'. We may already be the proud recipients of the Eco Church Gold Award but we intend to continue the good work in years to come. Please note there'll be no regular coffee morning in December.

Bible Studies A new group is now meeting every Friday morning in the Emmaus Room from 10:15am.

All are welcome to join in. Just turn up. Revd Bruno is leading the group.

Gift Service This year will be at 10:45am on Sunday December 19th, when we'll be inviting donations for East Anglia Children's Hospices (EACH).

Luncheon Club Luncheon Club is now operating again regularly on the second Friday in the month in the Orange Hall at 12 noon.

A great group of elderly people meet for fellowship and good home cooked food. The hall is nice and warm!

Rosedale Rosedale Funeral Directors are planning to hold their annual Memorial Service at Emmanuel on Sunday December 12th at 2pm. All those from the town who wish to remember their loved ones are welcome to attend.

Best wishes to all our friends!

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The event will also see local businesses and charities form a mini Christmas Market, open from 11am-4pm, and supported by the surrounding shops and restaurants. Additionally, The Longshed, Woodbridge Art Club, The Tide Mill and The Woodbridge Museum will be open to visitors and will be hosting an exciting array of exhibitions and activities.

The proposed event offers a fun an excellent opportunity to get in the festive spirit whilst supporting some of the town's incredible charities and organisations. Please join us at this unique event to showcase Woodbridge which kicks off a calendar of exciting events in the town throughout December.

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Making music fun in East Anglia Please join our Intermediate Band for 'Coffee and Carols' on Saturday December 4th, in St Michael's Church Centre, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3PL. Free admission. Our Christmas Concert is on Saturday December 18th, at 7pm, also at St Michael's Church Centre. Admission £4 (primary school children free) by pre-booked, allocated ticket.

Tickets available from Friday rehearsals 7pm-8pm or by calling 07544 962205.

Please note, all our events are subject to change, so please check our website: www.martleshambrass.co.uk for up-to-date information.

Our beginners band is now operating again, so if you feel 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.

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Setting off at approximately 12:30pm and working their way down the River Deben from The Woodbridge Boat Yard, they'll lead a parade to be followed by the public, ending at Whisstocks Place on Tide Mill Way. On arrival, participants will be met by Santa in his Sleigh, supported by his helpers from the Deben Rotary Club, and live festive music curated by The Spirit Of Woodbridge.

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We're getting back into the community with our wellbeing walks. Our next local walk is Wednesday 24th November at 1:30pm at Carlton Marshes. More information can be found on the website: w w w. w e l l b e i n g n a n d s . co.uk/norfolk/communitydevelopment-team/social-events More upcoming socials include mindfulness with Polly on Monday the 22nd at 10am, yoga with Emily on Monday the 22nd at 11am. Thursday the 25th, we have a quiz at 6pm and on Friday the

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The Halesworth Neighbourhood Plan is about protecting what you value most about the town as well as identifying potential opportunities to enhance and improve. We cannot necessarily stop developers building, but we can ensure that they apply proper standards of design and that the green spaces and play areas you love are protected. There are some aspirational ideas in the plan, but there are also nineteen formal policies, protecting our town for the future.

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a busy period at The Pear Tree Fund, as demand for our services and support has continued to increase. We welcomed our new Information and Advice Coordinator, Caroline Goldsmith, to the team at the Pear Tree Centre. We welcomed the return of the Parkinson's and Dementia Carers Support groups to the centre. Our team started a new fortnightly Friday morning general carers support group, and a cancer support group is soon to follow. We'd like to hear from people who'd be interested in helping develop support groups for diabetes and stroke.

We've had stalls at both the Bungay and Beccles Infomarkets organised by East Suffolk District Council and made useful links with other local organisations. We took delivery of a 'Grandpad', a tablet computer designed to help older people connect with the wider world and reduce loneliness and social isolation. Our team can provide a demonstration of the 'Grandpad' and help local people to acquire one on free loan from the District Council.

The Pear Tree Fund provides holistic wellbeing and bereavement support, information and advice and access to support groups, to anyone with a life-changing illness, long-term condition and their families and carers, living in East Suffolk and neighbouring parts of Mid-Suffolk and South Norfolk.

Community memorial event People of all ages were invited to remember those that had lost, share stories of what helped in grief and explore ways to support each other at a special event to mark World Compassionate Communities Day on the 1st November at Kaliwood in Holton.

Philip Carr-Gomm, psychotherapist and former Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, led an inclusive opening and closing ceremonies and a remembrance fire walk. The Pear Tree Fund and Kinda Education worked in partnership for months to create this opportunity for the

remembrance and celebration.

Activities included mortal yarns storytelling, compassionate conversations, Samhain weaving, decorating glass lanterns, creating a memory tree and 'letting go' with leaves. Further events are planned for the winter solstice and equinox with smaller workshops held in the intervening months.

Dee's Den fashion show A fun-filled evening of fashion and fizz took place at the Pear Tree Centre on Friday 12th November at the inaugural Dee's Den fashion show. The evening was a showcase of the finest selection of pre-loved clothes stocked at Dee's Den, our charity shop in Halesworth. A dazzling array of accessories were also on display.

Our amazing models wowed the audience on the catwalk accompanied by an exciting selection of music, ranging from Abba to a Superman-inspired pyjama section and a James Bond-themed evening-wear finale. The audience enjoyed a glass of prosecco, tasty canapés and a delightful sweet. Thank you to Edwards Restaurant in Halesworth for donating a delicious array of chocolate treats.

After the show, there was an opportunity to buy the clothes features on the catwalk and a selection of other high quality pre-loved clothes and accessories from Dee's Den. We've been inundated with requests to host another fashion show from both those who attended and others who missed out on obtaining a ticket. Watch this space!

The money raised will help us continue to support people with life-changing illnesses and longterm conditions, as well as their families and carers.

We'd like to thank Halesworth Golf Club and especially the team captains, for all their support this year in raising funds for us.

Members of Halesworth Golf Club have been very generous in their support. We're grateful to other local organisations who have raised money for us over the last two months, including Bramfield Bingo Club (£717.13), Queen's Head Bramfield (£166.94) and Bramfield harvest supper (£25). A special mention to Joy Ayes of Joy's Junk, who has regularly raised £150 a month at the Laxfield community market.

We received donations in memory of Alison Ringwood and Pamela Gray. Thank you to their family and friends for supporting The Pear Tree Fund.

Over the last three months, we've received many donations from individuals. We'd like to thank: P Bones, Mr and Mrs Cunningham, J Edward and J Smith, A Langford, D Penman, C Lloyd, Rachel Booth, J Clarke, David Watts and F Phillips, for their generous donations to our charity.

Congratulations to Mr Witherby, who won both second and third prize in October's 50:50 Club draw. The 50:50 club helps to raise funds for the charity and enables us to support more people that need our help. If you're interested in joining the 50:50 club, you can find out more information and register on our website.

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'Posted in the past' - True stories on a postcard by Helen Baggott Meeting report of October meeting: The Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group's speaker on October 18th was Helen Baggott (of the Family History Federation) over Zoom, under the title 'Posted in the Past',

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with the history of the Freeman business there, she was contacted by the granddaughter of Charles who sent the postcard. On the internet, she also found a photograph of soldiers at Chelsea Barracks, amongst whom (with help from Freeman relatives in the States) Gilbert has since been identified.

The second postcard of the pair was sent in 1927 by Dora (the younger sister of Charles and Gilbert) to their mother, who'd been living for several years in Stonehouse in Gloucestershire.

Subsequently, Helen bought some more postcards to illustrate a talk she was to give, that quite by chance included one sent from Saltash by a "Will" to a "Mr C W Freeman" at a military camp in Minehead. The handwriting matched William Jr's in the 1911 Census Return, the first to be completed directly by the "Head of Household", proving to be another postcard between halfbrothers of the family.

Helen continued with the separate story of a father and son, both called Samuel Whitford, who were eminent Secretaries of children's hospitals. Senior was the Secretary at Gt Ormond Street for thirty-two years. Junior also worked there before emigrating to the States to take up a similar post.

At the other end of the social scale, was Emily Jones who was born in 1851, but by 1861 was already working as a laundress in Bath. When she married in 1877, she obviously had difficulty in signing her name, and the family lived in cramped conditions near Liverpool Docks, in Burdett Street

where her house still stands. Her son William (born in 1880) is listed in 1911 as a shipping clerk, whilst his elder sister Hannah became a teacher.

Helen's book 'Posted in the Past' can be bought online, including directly from her through eBay. If you'd like to preview it, we now have a copy in our Help Centre archive. She's also recently published a follow-up volume, 'Second Delivery'.

Denise Bates 'Forenames and what they reveal about ancestors' Monday 13th December at 2:30pm. Hybrid meeting to be held via Zoom and in person at Leiston Community Centre, King George's Avenue, IP16 4JX. This talk is by Denise Bates, who'll be talking to us from Manchester on 'Forenames and what they reveal about ancestors', a subject that usually involves some audience participation.

Alongside traditional forenames records reveal that there have always been some parents who selected non-standard names. Denise became interested in the use of such names after discovering several examples whilst researching her family tree.

Denise covers royal names, actual and fictional tribute names, names associated with a locality or occupation, and names that reflect a particular moment in history or the parents' anti-establishment views. She also touches upon the declining popularity of names, as well as the inspiration for unusual names.

This event is free to members 'attending' over Zoom, and is also available to non-members at a cost

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Want advice on tracking down your ancestors? Come along to Leiston Library (IP16 4ER) on the first Tuesday of every month, when members of the Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group will be there from 2pm-4pm to offer guidance and help. No need to book, just turn up.

At the next session, on December 7th, the group will be depositing their collection of Pen and Sword History Books in the Reference section for the use of the general public.

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of £3. If you wish to 'attend', please register via our website: www.avsfhg.org.uk/events/ book by 5pm on the preceding Friday and you'll be sent joining instructions. However, at a cost of £6 for a full year's membership, why not consider signing up with this growing band of family history enthusiasts now?

Membership taken out after 1st October lasts until the following December.

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we're returning to Leiston Community Centre, where a 75" backlit screen (so reflection-free) was installed by Leiston Town Council during the pandemic.

In all other respects, our meeting will proceed as traditionally, with members paying £1 at the door to cover tea/coffee/Christmas nibbles/room hire etc. Nonmembers can attend for £3. No need to book, just turn up and you should find sufficient parking available.

Helen Baggott Further programme: 2.30pm - Hybrid meeting in person at Leiston Community Centre and via Zoom. January 17th - 'History of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission'.

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about her investigations into the family backgrounds of senders and recipients of postcards in her private collection. Her interest was originally prompted by a pair of postcards bought by her parents, one from the Edwardian era of the 1910s, on which she now concentrates.

Helen concentrated on two postcards that had obviously brought her the greatest satisfaction. The older card (sent at Christmas, 1913 from Massachusetts) prompted investigation into the history of Pte Gilbert Freeman (a Grenadier Guard) stationed at Chelsea Barracks. He was subsequently killed at the Battle of the Somme in the autumn of 1916, with no known grave, but mentioned on the Thiepval Memorial. The sender was Gilbert's brother Charles, who'd emigrated to the States.

Gilbert's family lived in and around Freshford (near Bath).

Some time before 1911, Gilbert and some of his siblings joined his half-brother William Jr in Saltash in Cornwall, to work in his seed merchants'.

Through the Saltash Heritage Centre, who assisted Helen

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June opened the meeting saying how lovely it was to see everyone. There were thirty-five members and two new members.

She announced that Jenny Sheppard had won first prize for her photograph of an Iris in the recent NAFAS competition. Well done Jenny, it was beautiful.

Geraldine presented June with a gift from the flower club committee on the occasion of her and Len's golden wedding anniversary on Saturday 30th October.

Mandy gave her report on the recent council meeting and June read out all the notices advertising events at other clubs.

She also advised members that subscriptions were due tonight.

Sue would be available to exchange these for a detailed programme of our events for 2021/22.

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It was totally amazing after all the time in lockdown to see beautiful flowers being arranged again. How we had all missed this. Val Green gave the vote of thanks to Barbara for giving us such a wonderful evening. Some members were lucky enough to win one of these arrangements in the raffle.

June wished everyone a safe journey home after reminding us once again of the open meeting on November 25th. This will be our last meeting of 2021. We start 2022 on the 27th of January with Terri Potter whose title is 'This Way and That'. Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start.

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The Flower Arranger magazine was available from Geraldine. Although this is also available from newsagents and HobbyCraft shops, it's cheaper if ordered via our club. Please contact Geraldine on 01728 746697 to order a copy. If you like the idea of joining our club, the first meeting is free. Why not come along and bring a friend in the new year.

June introduced our demonstrator for the evening, Barbara Collins. During the evening, Barbara created six stunning arrangements in a variety of baskets, pots and trays etc. She used flowers such as Kangaroo Paw, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Orchids, Asters and Alstroemeria along with fabulous foliage of Rhamnus, Laurel and Griselinia.

Barbara talked us through each arrangement along with tales

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Brownies and Guides participated in the Leiston Remembrance Sunday parade and laid wreaths at the war memorial.

Did you know that between 19141918, Guides acted as messengers for confidential information for The Marconi Wireless Telegraph?

As we move rapidly towards Christmas, please don't forget to be kind, it's not always easy but even a smile will brighten up someone's day.

Interested in joining us, please register your interest at: www. girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/ become-a-volunteer/registeryour-interest. Come and make a difference, to provide the guiding opportunities for our younger generation, be the Leaders, Unit Helpers with our units. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

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You'd never have thought that guiding has been away from meeting face-to-face. Guiding is alive, alert, awake and enthusiastic in Leiston and Knodishall.

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides units have all returned to meeting in person from September and what fun we've been having!

Our activities and challenges are adaptable to ensure we remain Covid-safe. The Rainbows and Brownies have been helping with the 'Big Dig' in the Leiston Community Orchard and look forward to seeing their efforts grow for all to enjoy. This is not only supporting our local community, but thinking of others future enjoyment as well as enabling the Brownies to complete part of their 'Grow your Own' badges.

Always known for being prepared, first aid skills are being learnt from knowing your Dr ABC, recovery position, making a 999 call, to where local defibrillators are located and bandaging.

As the nights get darker, a torchlight treasure hunt was great fun, it's not as easy as you think to spot things in the dark. Just in case you get lost, we've been learning how to use maps and get the grid

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