Leiston & Framlingham Community News November 2021

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Alde Valley Academy held a bake sale on Friday 24th September to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. With help from student ambassadors from Year 11, and generous donations from the school community, we managed to raise £150. During the break and lunch periods, student ambassadors were selling a variety of baked goods.

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By the time you read this (subject to Covid restrictions) the Woodbridge Memory Café will have reopened. The Café, which is run by the Rotary Clubs of Woodbridge Deben and Woodbridge, ably assisted

by Woodbridge Inner Wheel, is due to reopen on October 27th.

We meet on the last Wednesday of every month except December, and welcome all sufferers of memory loss and their carers. We provide music, memorabilia and occasional live entertainment. In October, we'll be entertained by

Macmillan Cancer Support to raise awareness to the different year groups within the school about the importance of this type of charity and to donate as much money as possible. We'd like to say a big thank you to all the students and teachers who donated. We'd also like to thank the student ambassadors who were involved.

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Dr Dan Poulter MP 29th September 2021 The favourite part of my week is undoubtedly returning home to Suffolk when Parliament concludes on a Thursday. The marked change of returning home to Suffolk with its wideopen skies and clean air is immediately rejuvenating after being in London. We're lucky to live in a county like Suffolk protected from over-development and with our strong rural heritage.

Protecting Suffolk, the UK, and the rest of the world from climate change is the reason that world leaders are meeting in Glasgow for the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties summit (COP26) in early November. At the conference, the UK and all the other countries attending will be expected to carry out a process known as the "ratchet mechanism", whereby a greater commitment is made to reducing carbon emissions and prevent further global warming.

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face, and I'm proud of Britain's world-

leading role in tackling climate change and the transition to Clean Energy Growth. The UK was the first country to pass laws to become carbon neutral and eliminate our contribution to climate change by 2050. We've been the second fastest country in the G20 to cut climate emissions.

Suffolk's Energy Coast is now playing an important role in the supply of the UK's clean energy requirements and it's anticipated that our area will produce some 30% of the UK's energy requirements by 2030.

I recently met with the South Korean Vice Minister for Trade, Industry and Energy: Park Jin-kyu to discuss climate change. South Korea is a world leading economy in developing new technologies including new technologies that help to reduce carbon emissions.

They're also passing laws to ensure that South Korea will be carbon neutral by 2050. If we're serious about meeting our own climate change commitments, we shall need to continue to

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Deben Rotary will soon be helping Santa get his sleigh ready for December when his routes around Martlesham Heath and Martlesham will start on December 10th. Further details of routes and times will follow next month. Santa will also be visiting the Regatta at Whisstock's Place on December 5th.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Poles are supplied during classes.

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

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

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

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about the show and meet the production team.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Guaranteed to bring cheer and hope in these difficult times.

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

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

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

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Project Officer, Chloe Andrews recently took a Beccles resident

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

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

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

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

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During the Covid lockdown, the Art Club was closed and many of the potters were unable to continue their normal pottery activities at home, especially as many wives, husbands, partners do not tolerate bits of clay on the sofa, in their bed or garnishing their evening meal!

So, the potters were given various small tasks to get them thinking and Andy Wright came up with the bright idea of making a Roman oil lamp. It didn't have to be very big but potters could use a bit of lateral thinking in their designs. The lamps have now been fired, had wicks inserted, oil added and generally set on fire.

It was a bit of fun and the results were very pleasing with the added bonus that the Club now has

It's only a few weeks since the town was expecting to welcome a number of refugee families. This will not now happen but there are still around 2,500 refugees in Suffolk, most of whom live in Ipswich. In addition, there are nearly 100 asylum seekers housed in Ipswich under the government's 'dispersal' scheme. The Suffolk Refugee Association is there to provide these people with advice and support. Funded by grants and donations, the association also helps with education, employment and access to immigration advice, housing, utilities etc.

At the society's November meeting, the association's Manager, Rebecca Crerar, will talk about the range of its work and the importance of integrating refugee families into their new surroundings. The talk will be on Wednesday 3rd November at 7:30pm and is entitled 'Asylum in Suffolk'.

Our December talk will be given by Norman Porter, churchwarden of St Mary's Great Bealings. It's not long since the

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Amongst the whacky designs were an Aga cooker, steam engine, gargoyle, fish, tortoise and a Roman figure.

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two St Mary's (Woodbridge and Gt Bealings) joined together and Norman is extremely wellinformed about the historical links between the two places and their parish churches. He'll talk about these fascinating links under the title 'Threads of History' on Wednesday 1st December at 7:30pm.

Woodbridge Society meetings take place in the school hall of Woodbridge Preparatory School (The Abbey), entrance and car parking off Cumberland Street.

Under current circumstances, it may be necessary to hold these meetings online via Zoom. For up-to-date information, please check the Society's website (www.woodbridgesociety.org. uk) or email: info@woodbridgesociety.org.uk Meetings are open all and visitors are asked to donate £5.

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As you're now reading your November paper, time is ticking by and we're counting down the days to Christmas.

Whilst we're not back to 'normal' just yet, this year is looking like the festive season

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we all know and love. A chance to get together with family, friends and colleagues around the dinner table and enjoy some great food and drink.

If you don't fancy all the prep, cooking and washing up then why

not take advantage of the many fabulous pubs, restaurants and hotels we have in the area.

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

30th November - 24th December

Manager of The Hearing Care Centre) said: "The quizzes we hold every year are a real highlight for us and such a great evening. It'll be almost two years to the day since we held our last quiz night and we can't wait to see all our supporters again!"

BBC Radio Suffolk Breakfast Show presenter Mark Murphy who will help co-host the event said: "Pull your friends and family together, round up a group of your colleagues at work or even come along with a local group or organisation that you're a member of. We really need your support to help raise money for this fantastic cause!"

Tickets are expected to sellout fast so organisers are advising interested teams to book early to avoid disappointment. Call The Hearing Care Centre on 01473 230330 or visit: www.hearingcare centre.co.uk/quiz to book your place.

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The Hearing Care Centre (a family-run hearing care company with twenty-four centres across East Anglia) had up until last year, been organising charity quiz nights twice a year, raising thousands of pounds of local and national charities.

The Big Suffolk Quiz night will return on Sunday 14th November 2021, at Trinity Park in Ipswich, with a 7pm start.

Teams can include between 4-6 members and entry is £5 per person. To ensure adequate social-distancing between tables, numbers will be limited.

Thanks to generous support from local businesses, there are lots of cash prizes to be won and additional prizes can also be won in a giant prize draw.

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then the team here at Greenfuture are on hand to help.

There are numerous systems available ranging from ground and air source heat pumps as well as solar options so it can be a bit overwhelming. Don't stress too much about this as the team here are happy to offer advice on what the best system would be for each individual property and the needs of those living or working there. Any of these options will significantly reduce your carbon footprint as well as your monthly bills and in some cases you can generate income thanks to the Renewable Heating Incentive (RHI). You'll also be less dependent on large energy companies and in the current climate, that is surely no bad thing!

One of the more recent - and growing - areas of the business is the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging points. Greenfuture is one of the UK's leading experts in this field and work across East Anglia offering installation, repair, servicing and maintenance of EV charging points. Again, the benefits are clear for all to see and as vehicle manufactures continue to increase the range of hybrid and electric vehicles on the market it is surely only a matter of time before we all have EV charging points at greenfenergy

home and work. Why not get ahead of the curve?

In addition to the larger and more eye-catching work that Greenfuture carry out the team are also available for smaller jobs and maintenance work such as fixing showers or changing light switches.

Greenfuture work with both commercial and domestic clients across the region and get much of their work through repeat business and word of mouth, this says all you need to know about not only the quality of the work but also the customer service.

The team are always looking forward and are at the forefront of available technology in this ever-changing industry. In the short term, you can benefit from lower bills, however the long-term environmental benefits are surely the big win for all of us.

If you're interested in learning more about renewable energy sources and the services that Greenfuture Energy offer, please visit the website at www.greenfuture energy.co.uk email: enquiries@ greenfuture energy.co.uk or call 01728 604368.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Could you give Poppy her forever home? peaceful home where she'll get the attention she deserves. If you can offer her her ideal home, please contact us asap.

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

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

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

Saxmundham Museum is hosting a morning to launch

the publication of this exciting new book on Saturday 23rd October from 10am-1pm. It'll be an opportunity for everyone to meet the people behind the book, which will be essential reading for anyone with Saxmundham connections.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

These have been well addressed so far this year despite drier than average months such as this reported on.

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

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

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

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

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

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

15.12C (59F) on average.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• If you have a cat flap, make sure your cat can get in and out. Heavy snowfall or ice might result in the cat flap becoming stuck, or blocked.

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

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

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

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

• Screen-off open fireplaces and always supervise your cat if you have lit a fire.

• Make sure your cat is microchipped, and the details are

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Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phil Acton, Mark Gray and David Penrose finished joint second, while Jackie Moore and Victor

Schwanberg achieved joint third.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How does the LPC work?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Festive coffee morning

Alde Valley Academy open evening On 5th October 2021 Alde Valley Academy (AVA) were delighted to be able to invite and welcome again prospective students, parents and the local community to their open evening.

This was a fantastic opportunity to share and celebrate their continued success generated by a rich curriculum. AVA continue to be the fastest growing school in Suffolk.

trampolining, table tennis, soft ball and step aerobics, or even try out the equipment in the fitness suit.

The music department was full of music and energy and was a popular destination. AVA students were on hand to help visitors master a short piano tune, a catchy guitar riff or to lay down a beat on the drum kit.

The art and design areas were full of creative and engaging projects, giving an experience in block printing and a demonstration of their 3D laser cutter.

A popular department was the

OASIS (Outreach and Support in School) centre. This is a place which offers assistance for any student who requires numeracy and literacy intervention, emotional or social support.

Finally, the evening was a fantastic opportunity to launch and showcase the academy's fabulous new library that really did deliver the wow factor!

The evening was a huge success and attracted a recordbreaking number of visitors.

Mr Mayhew, Headteacher commented: "It was a complete delight to be able to open the doors again this year to new

prospective students and parents to showcase what AVA has to offer. The evening had a fantastic atmosphere and the energy of our staff, students and visitors was electrifying. Thank you to all of my dedicated staff for planning a very successful event and to my students who represented the school impeccably. We have a full week of open mornings commencing the 11th October 2021 and I look forward to meeting new students when they join AVA in September 2022!"

We're holding a festive coffee morning on Monday 29th November 2021, 10am-12:30pm at The Riverside Centre, Stratford St. Andrew, IP171LJ in aid of St Mary's Church, Farnham with Stratford St. Andrew.

This is an ideal time (before you get too busy with preparations for Christmas) to join us for coffee and perhaps a mince pie.

There'll be a small selection of stalls giving you the opportunity to purchase those extra stocking fillers and Christmas treats,

as well as a lucky draw for a Christmas hamper as well!

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The evening consisted of interactive activities across all subjects to engage prospective students and provide parents with an opportunity to meet enthusiastic and passionate members of staff and students.

There were science demonstrations, archaeological digs and an IT escape room to name but a few. The physical education department, showcased the variety of facilities at within the school which are also supported by access to the facilities at Leiston Leisure Centre. Visitors were able to participate in activities such as

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will be donated to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal = £212.05. The remainder of these collections will be used by the band to train and support new/existing players and be able to provide them with suitable instruments, music and uniforms. We also fund the rent, utilities and maintenance of our band room, the upkeep of instruments, purchasing new music and updating uniform items.

Our main band practices are held on Mondays and Thursdays. 8:15pm-9:45pm. We currently have our training band practices on Thursday evenings 7pm-8pm and our new venture of developing our corps of drums on a Monday evening 7pm-8pm.

Whether you're a brass player looking for a band, an ex-player looking to rekindle your hobby or even if you've never played before, but you're interested in learning, please contact me or visit our website for more information.

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Wickham Market Flower Club is back!

The impact of Covid continues to affect so many people in new ways. Furlough has now come to an end and we're beginning to see more people seek redundancy advice and the removal of the Covid £20 per week uplift for those on Universal Credit has now been confirmed. This is going to hit some people hard. So, please do come and see us for advice or a financial health check to see what can be done to avoid worry or financial hardship.

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Hello everyone, this meeting report is the first one since February, 2019. This wretched Covid virus has really tried our patience hasn't it. For some of us being furloughed all those months ago was just great for the first few weeks. Then, as we weren't able to go out anywhere, it quickly became really boring.

Not seeing family and friends was totally horrible. Christmas gave us a temporary respite, then back it all came.

A lot of water under the bridge and two jabs later, we're starting to venture out into the wide world again. Slowly and cautiously.

The committee held numerous email meetings making sure we were up-to-date with current arrangements. We finally felt safe enough to arrange a meeting for 23rd September this year.

Our Chairman, June, was delighted to welcome thirty-six members to the meeting along with Mike our First Aider. It

was wonderful to see so many of our members and friends. June explained the safety measures we had taken regarding COVID. Hand sanitiser was available and members were encouraged to wear face coverings.

Our Charity choice for this year is First Responders and during the year, we hope to hold a fundraising event for them.

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You're never too young to learn first aid!

First aid tips With autumnal weather well and truly on the doorstep, please make sure you check our website for some first aid tips for common conditions you might encounter as the weather becomes a little colder and also for how to deal with bonfire night injuries as November 5th is fast approaching.

You can also download our free first aid app to your phone. This can be found on our website or in your handset's app store.

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Last year should have been the clubs Emerald celebration so we're planning to hold this belatedly at our April 2022 meeting with Nick Grounds as our demonstrator.

More details to follow.

Members were advised that the October meeting would be on Thursday 28th when the demonstrator would be Barbara Collins - Autumn Glory. Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start.

The normal Raffle and the surprise raffle of table arrangements was held. Members were thanked for attending the meeting and wished a safe journey home.

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We're actively seeking local adults who'd like to learn how to deliver first aid and potentially be the difference between a life lost and a life saved in Framlingham and surrounding villages. If you'd like more details about our varied work and how you could be a part of it, please do look online at: www.sja.org.uk.

By the time you read this article, St John will also have thanked many runners around the country who supported us for the Virgin Money London Marathon.

We'll also have participated in 'Restart a Heart' events in midOctober along with our partners: the Resuscitation Council UK, British Red Cross, British Heart Foundation and the Ambulance Service. If you weren't able to take part on the day, please visit www. sja.org.uk/restartaheart for videos and more information.

We'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support over the year and wish you a very merry, safe Christmas and a happy new year.

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Elsie introduced our surprise speaker, our Chairman June Allum talking of her time spent as one of the famous Jelly Rolls. This was certainly entertaining and enjoyable. Many of us had no idea we had a famous TV personality as our chairman.

The business side of the AGM was dealt with quickly and efficiently with several committee members taking on different roles. We'd love to see more committee members and this was encouraged. It was decided to make club subscriptions £5 for this year as a token of our thanks to members for their understanding

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