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Saxmundham Free School Playing Field, Seaman Avenue, IP17 1DZ. The Music Fest line up for 2022 will have a broad spectrum of music, everything from folk to rock. Friday's headline act is 'Ultimate Coldplay'. Since launching in 2017, Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world's most accurate Coldplay tribute.

They are frequently described as the 'next best thing' to one of the UK's most famous bands.

Performing at countless festivals across the country and Butlins

shows, Ultimate Coldplay are the only Coldplay tribute featuring a true look-a-like Chris Martin.

Saturday's headline act tribute is 'RioGold'. Their shows always deliver 110% and are filled with energy and excitement, whilst fully reproducing the authentic sound of these two iconic bands.

Having shared the stage with other 80's acts including: Martin Kemp (Spandau Ballet), Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze), Brother Beyond, Owen Paul and Musical Youth. Also this year, RioGold are supporting ABC, T'Pau, Nik Kershaw, and Toyah on their Scottish 80's tour.

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We have an exciting selection of bands including Koolerators, Billy Hunt and his band, Psychic Pimps, Amandinus, Kitty May, Here till Dawn, Hurricane Wolves, Super Jelly, Fast Trains, Adam Thomas, Ikarus, Rock Solid Alibi, Aartwork, Lockerbillies, Rabble Chorus and Ipswich Guitar School and workshops company Musica.

Suffolk New College are coordinating 'Sax Info Zone' which is a marquee bursting with groups who support the community of Saxmundham and surrounding villages.

Sherry Storer (Head of Centre for Suffolk New College Halesworth and Leiston) was selected to facilitate the Info Zone. She explains that people attending the festival can come to the marquee to participate in activities and chat to organisations providing information and guidance.

Organisations representing health and wellbeing, education, community safety, along with voluntary groups will be present. People of all ages are welcome to pop along and join

in the fun!

Terry Barrow (Volunteer Director of the festival) stated there has been a massive amount of work on funding and grants which allows the 2022 festival to have further community groups.

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Simply Stunning Local Neighbourhood Plan enters next stage

Wenhaston Flower Club On Tuesday 7th June, over 30 flower club members and friends enjoyed a very pleasant and interesting evening at Broome Beck Meadow, hosted by the delightful owners Lucy and Richard Seppings.

Lucy shared her plans for her conservation project which is in progress on a wonderful site in Broome near Bungay, walking us around the beautiful landscape filled with fauna and flora. Lucy is also a trained florist and has a large cutting garden which she uses for her bouquets. The super evening ended with a lovely glass of wine or elderflower cordial. We are keen to return in the near future to see the progress Lucy has made.

Our July meeting is traditionally a garden party or a cream tea. This year, we're delighted that Jane Bastows is hosting a garden party for us. She has very generously opened her garden for us and is also providing the refreshments.

Our party will have taken place as you read this.

We do not meet in August but we are back in September. The September meeting is as usual in Wenhaston Village Hall on Tuesday 6th at 7:30pm. We'll be welcoming New Beginnings from Bungay who will be demonstrating for us.

We offer a very warm welcome to anyone who'd like to join us for the evening. We do not have an annual membership fee, it's just £5 on the night which includes refreshments. We meet once a month on the first Tuesday. We'd love to see new faces all the time, but if just one or two sessions catch your eye, just drop in for those. We are very informal.

A note for your diaries: The October meeting is our charity night for the Halesworth branch of Cancer Research UK. There will be a selection of stalls and refreshments and is open to absolutely everyone, so please drop in to support us. For more information, please contact Jackie Chenery on 01502 478401.

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• The identification of key movement routes to increase levels of walking and cycling.

• A requirement for electric car charging points.

The Steering Group received a clear message that the community wanted such matters addressed and the Neighbourhood Plan, through the policies and actions proposed, supports activities and actions in the town that will go towards the climate change goals.

The Town Council is already looking at the Plan proposals and taking forward now what it can.

In June they agreed to £10,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy being spent on improving the open spaces around town in ways that residents have said they want to see – planting more trees, installing benches and bird boxes and other ways to improve biodiversity - making the spaces pleasanter places to use and enjoy, as well as contributing to the climate change goals.

Next time we will let you know more about what the Plan can do for the town as well as update you on the next stage of the Plan’s journey.

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we will let you know. Then after that, it will be Referendum time!

We expect this to be sometime in the Autumn.

The Steering Group has been given a government grant to help us make sure the people of Halesworth know about the Plan and what it can do for the town as it gets closer to the Referendum.

The two big benefits of having a Plan are more money for the town as a bigger percentage of the Community Infrastructure Levy comes directly to the Town Council and secondly the policies and proposals contained in the plan will be used by East Suffolk Council to determine any planning applications in Halesworth. But did you know what the Plan can do to address people’s worries about climate change? Here are some of the things the Plan includes.

• The protection of two Local Green Spaces, three open spaces and roadside verges from development.

• Support for the creation of a new nature reserve.

• Protection of heritage trees.

• A policy encouraging low energy and energy efficient

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Physical copies are also available to view at Halesworth Library, and East Suffolk Council Customer Service Centre, Marina Centre, Marina, Lowestoft, NR32 1HH (during opening hours).

The Consultation period ends 5pm 3 August 2022 Comments on the plan can be made online, by email planningpolicy@eastsuffolk. gov.uk or post to East Suffolk Council, Planning Policy and Delivery Team (Neighbourhood Plans), Riverside, 4 Canning Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ. The subject heading should be ‘Halesworth Neighbourhood Plan’ and if you are referring to a particular policy or paragraph you should give the details.

When the Regulation 16 consultation ends the Plan will go forward for Examination, timing being dependent on the responses received and whether more changes are needed. The examination is carried out by an independent planning expert, appointed by East Suffolk Council. Whether they will come to Halesworth and hold meetings and interviews or just read the documents we don’t know, but

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Another big step forward on our way to having a Halesworth Neighbourhood Plan took place on the 22 June when East Suffolk Council announced that our draft plan had reached Regulation 16. It means there will be another consultation period before our Plan is submitted for independent examination. Copies of the Neighbourhood Plan and supporting documents are available to view at: https://www. eastsuffolk.gov.uk/planning/ neighbourhood-planning/ neighbourhood-plans-in-thearea/halesworth-neighbourhoodarea/ The Plan and the Consultation Statement can also be found in the Neighbourhood Plan section of the Halesworth Town Council website. The Consultation Statement is a report setting out all the consultations, surveys, meetings and associated leaflets and posters that the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group used to gather your views and the evidence needed to back up the planning policies in the Plan. Appendix S of the Statement is where you will find residents (anonymised) comments and the Steering Group’s responses.

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150 years of learning and fun in Bramfield!

It has been a fortnight of celebrations for the people of Bramfield as they not only celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, but it was also the 150th anniversary of Bramfield Church of England Primary School, which first opened in 1872. To celebrate 150 years of learning, the school invited former pupils to visit the school last Monday (7th June) to see how it has changed and to share their thoughts and experiences with current students.

Head of School, Linda Ashford says: "We were so excited to have former staff and pupils from as far away as Portugal join us. Our oldest guest was in his 90s and he entertained us with his memories of school life in the 1930s."

Mrs Allen (Executive Headteacher) dressed as Queen Victoria, with pupils from the school

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Visitors were given a tour of the school by current students, and there was an exhibition where visitors had opportunity to see pictures of the school through the decades. There were also some old logbooks, including a log of punishments dating from the Victorian era that featured naughty behaviour like 'stealing the school rabbits' which had a punishment of four strokes of the cane!

Former school Headteacher, Cathryn Benefer, also attended saying: "The older children were excellent guides for the visitors, and everyone was so very welcoming."

The next day the school 'went back in time', experiencing what it would have been like to go

to school in Victorian times.

Pupils and teachers dressed up in Victorian clothing and had a visit from 'Queen Victoria' (Executive Headteacher Vicky Allen in fancy dress) as well as a very strict Victorian schoolteacher! "The teacher was scary!" said pupil Sam Batey. "But it was a great way to learn about history."

To end the week with a celebration, on Friday, parents and carers were invited to the school to see the exhibition, as well as the new sports and outdoor learning zone that the school is currently fundraising to complete. There was also a range of activities from traditional school games to a hunt for the royal corgis in the secret garden. The children then

entertained the visitors with music, song and dances through the ages, before the anniversary cake was cut and shared. To find out more about our new outdoor learning and sports facility, or make a donation, visit: uk.gofundme. com/ and search for 'Operation Outdoors'.

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The Sutton Hoo Ship's Company is based at The Longshed in Woodbridge. Since 2018 the company has engaged 90 volunteers and 3 staff to run the company and build a replica of the Sutton Hoo Ship that was found at Sutton Hoo in 1939 and is now a National Trust visitor site.

The volunteers and staff are building the full-size replica, fundraising, and sharing their work with as many visitors, both in person and virtually, as possible.

The ship's backbone, or keel, has been laid which is a beautiful piece of sculpture. The 3D form of the keel structure changes continually as you move your eye from bow to stern, highlighting just how technically capable our Saxon ancestors were.

The Shipwrights are currently dealing with an issue with one of the underloutes which are the curved extensions attached to the straight central keel.

Here the timber has shrunk and deteriorated meaning that the

section will need to be replaced.

Luckily an area of land owned by the Woodland Trust in Hainault has three potential oak trees with the correct curve needed for the replacement piece.

Nowadays boats made from wood tend to be laminated and steamed but the Saxons had to take advantage of the naturally grown curve of each tree. While the underloute is being replaced, the 20+ Production Crew are working on cleaving oak trees into wedges to convert into planks

for the hull so if you call by in a few weeks you will hear the steady sound of metal on metal as the iron rivets start to be fitted.

Although if you want to see the keel before it is encased with planking it would be good to visit as soon as you can.

Visitors can check when our Crew Mates are there to greet them and show them around, or small groups can book a tour with a guide to tell them all about the project by visiting our website www.saxonship.org

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Leiston, Framlingham and Woodbridge Community News - August 2022 - 7

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Specialists BridalBridal Hair Hair Specialists

Bridal hair can be done in the salon, or in the comfort of your home or venue 18 High Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4EW T: 01728 833 664 153485

Planning your Wedding After two years of uncertainty, weddings are back on and loved-up couples who have faced delays and postponements to their plans can now look forward to finally planning their big day! Here we aim to offer a bit of advice and help for things to look at and consider when planning and organising a wedding.

Choosing the perfect venue is surely at the top of any newly engaged couple’s list and the decision as to where to hold your wedding can be quite a daunting one.

It is very easy to get over excited and fall in love with the a venue when you go there for the first time. It is important to be sure of your exact requirements and consider various options before committing. Here are some useful tips to consider before choosing your wedding venue. Put together a list of venues with a few options to visit and try to include some different types of venues, hotels, country manors etc as 185576

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they all offer something a little guests is another important then again after dark. the nearest accommodation bit different. factor to consider.

• Talk to as many people as options?

• Estimate the number of • Before you commit to the you can who are associated • Pricing: What’s the price per guests and work out your date make sure you check with the venue. Hopefully you head? Is there a minimum budget. It is important to how much the deposit is, will have met the manager on spend? Are there any set have an idea on the number when it is due and also if it your first visit, but be sure you packages or discounts on of guests you are thinking of is refundable. It is also worth offer? speak to any on-site wedding inviting. If you are planning checking if there any discounts coordinators or catering • Is the catering in-house? You on inviting evening guests, available or special packages might want to sample a meal at managers and ask them to then consideration needs to on offer. the venue before making your answer all of your questions. be given on how many people • Be sure to check out what • commitment.

If you know other people the venue can cater for both extra costs there are. Some that have had a wedding at • How easy is it to get to the during the wedding event itself venues offer the complete the venue, then speak to them. venue for your guests? Is there and also in the evening. You wedding package, while others They will be able to tell you sufficient parking. will need to know roughly how firsthand how their wedding • Does the venue offer great may charge extra for items like many people you plan to invite photo opportunities? cutlery, table cloths, chair went, and perhaps offer advice and how much you can spend • What are your decor options? covers, decoration, plates and based on their experience. before you start to draw up • What extras are charged for? even the dance floor. If you are A few points your list of potential venues. thinking an outdoor wedding • What is the protocol for letting worth considering • Find out if the layout fits might be right for you, then it your outside suppliers in and when choosing your needs. If you’re having is also worth checking if there out on the day of the wedding? your wedding venue: your reception and wedding are any facilities provided in • How many guests can the • How flexible is the venue? ceremony at the same venue, the price in case it gets too hot venue hold? For the actual For example, are there any is there enough space for both or starts raining. wedding ceremony and also restrictions in terms of what of the events?

• Always make sure you visit additional evening guests. you can bring in and use (this • Check if the venue provides your potential venue more • Is it possible to hold both your is a good question if you have accommodation. Some of than once and, if possible ceremony and reception at the something specific in mind) your guests might be travelling at, various times of the day. venue?

Of course, the most important from afar and may like to have Venues can look different at • Will there be onsite thing is that this is your day – do the option of staying overnight. different times. It is worth accommodation for your things the way you want to do • Adequate parking for your visiting during the day and guests. If not, how close are them and most of all enjoy it!

AT STONHAM BARNS PARK

THE PERFECT WEDDING VENUE IN THE SUFFOLK COUNTRYSIDE If you’re looking for a romantic, country wedding venue then Stonham Barns Park may be just the thing, either for your civil ceremony or for your reception we can create that perfect day just for you.

• Located in the stunning Suffolk countryside • Excellent onsite catering • Friendly helpful team • Fully licensed bar and entertainment • Bespoke packages to suit all your needs • Onsite accommodation • Onsite wedding dress shop & beauty salons • Special rates for midweek bookings

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Brickwork such as walls and attached piers • Patios • Carpentry

Camera inspections Certificates issued TREATMENTS OFFERED INCLUDE: New patient exam £80 (Denplan £40) PleaseNew call Benexam on£80 07766 235607 patient (Denplan £40) Routine exam exam £50 £50 (Denplan (Denplan - included) included) Routine www.thesuffolksweep.co.uk

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Call Call Us: Us: 01728 01728 561873 561873 Opening Hours Hours Monday Monday - Friday Friday 9.30am 9.30am - 5pm 5pm Opening LEISTON DENTAL The for between 1pm The practice practice will will be be closed closed for lunch lunch between CARE 1pm and and 2pm 2pm

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GARDEN • DIY • HOME Amazing Autumn Specials!Leiston, Framlingham and Woodbridge Community News - August 2022 - 9 Selected Wild Bird Food

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Local news from Framlingham and £2.99 Saxmundham Cats Protection 2kg size

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cats going missing and being found (sometimes too late) locked in garages, sheds and outbuildings. Dark shelves, piles of old blankets and even bags of warm compost are natural magnets for cats looking for a quiet siesta. Unfortunately, it is all too easy for them to be shut in accidentally and consequently trapped if they are not spotted before the doors are shut and locked. This can be devastating at any time of year, but particularly in warm weather if a cat is trapped somewhere without water.

Please, before shutting the doors and always before going on holiday check such places for lurking moggies.

Cat looking for a home: Suzie came into care after the death of her owner. She's a friendly cat, likes her own way and enjoys attention and a chat with people but is not happy around other cats or dogs. We estimate her age to be about 12 years and delighted to say that she has had a clean bill of health from the vet. Could you offer this mature lady a new home? Call us to find out more about her.

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 us. You can also find us on fosterer, make a donation and Twitter, Facebook, Instagram other ways you can support and YouTube.

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During the past couple of months, fosterers with the branch have been busy caring for and socialising kittens, getting them ready to go off to their first real homes. At times, virtually every other telephone call to our helpline was from someone who had found a family of kittens in their garden, shed or field or had a pregnant cat which they could not care for. Every one of our cat cabins was full and a list was in place for those we could not yet take in. It has certainly been fullon! It is at times like this that we're so very grateful for our supporters, generous donors, and of course fosterers, without whom we could not afford to continue at times like these.

This is a timely reminder: If you have a young cat, please ensure you have it neutered.

Whether it is male or female, visit your vet to discuss when to castrate or spay. Neutering should be carried out at approximately 16 weeks of age. Please help stop the increase of unwanted kittens.

The branch can help with the cost in hardship cases. Call us or see our website to find out more.

Dates for your diary: We'd be delighted to see you at these two events. 7th August: Southwold Antiques Fair on the Green. 20th/21st August: Framlingham Country Fair.

Keeping cats safe: We often hear stories of

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Dave Chapman Formerly Of Autofit

Unit 2 Anson Road, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3RG Tel: 01473 621502 Email: account@rpengineering.org.uk Dave Chapman Trading as Richard Pipe Engineering, Betts Avenue, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3RH Tel: 01473 610428

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01728 832938 SALES 10 - August 2022 - Leiston and Framlingham Community News

3 FOR ALL MAKES season Leiston FC will once again be competing in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Central. A strong finish to the 2021/22 season with three wins and two draws saw Leiston FC end the season in 7th place, just five points off the play-off places!

This season the club will be looking to push on and take the good form from the end of last season into the beginning of the 2022/23 season which kicks off 6th August at home to Nuneaton Borough. Head down to Victory Road and cheer your local team on!

Away from the action on the pitch, the LTAA has fantastic

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The well-stocked bar is the perfect spot to enjoy a cold drink in this warm weather. If you are looking for something to do then there is live sport shown here, or If you prefer playing, pick up a cue and enjoy a game of pool or snooker with friends and family. The LTAA is also a great location for events, private functions and weddings so if you are planning a get together be sure to get in touch with the team.

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Halesworth Town Juniors F.C end of season

Neil Ketteringham has been appointed as the new Headteacher at SET Beccles School.

SET Beccles School welcomes new headteacher with huge progress and growth, becoming the 'most improved school in East Anglia' in 2016.

Neil Ketteringham said: "I'm proud to be joining SET Beccles as Headteacher next term and I look forward to getting involved in all aspects of school life. As a local resident myself, I have seen SET Beccles grow and I admire their ethos for inspiring and nurturing every individual student.

"I am passionate about the school's community spirit, and I will look to establish new relations and reaffirm SET Beccles as a top choice, where students leave our school with the best education alongside confidence and experiences that will guide them through further education and beyond."

Mark Barrow (CEO, Seckford Education Trust) said: "We are delighted to appoint Neil Ketteringham as the new Headteacher at SET Beccles, he has a firm knowledge of the local area and an impressive background in supporting schools to reach their full potential. We believe his experience and passion will be a great asset to the Trust."

SET Beccles, on Castle Hill, provides secondary education for students aged 11-16 in the Beccles and Bungay area. It is one of five schools in the Seckford Education Trust and was one of the first Trust schools to open in 2012, alongside SET Saxmundham and SET Ixworth. For more information about SET Beccles visit: www.becclesschool.org.uk

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referees and anyone who feels that they could offer their help would be greatly appreciated.

We can put you through a referee course and pay you for each match. If you are interested, please contact Claire on 07935109049.

We have continually been fighting for green space again this season, we have had meetings with East Suffolk Council, and have built relationships with the FA and HCSL to try and preserve and make use of as much of the green space available in Halesworth that we can. During this season we have worked alongside the senior club and have valued their support at meetings, and we hope to continue to build this relationship, working alongside one another.

We are continually working on pitch space and will carry on doing so to secure the future of the junior club. Without volunteers giving up many hours of time and dedicating themselves to their roles we would not have such a thriving Junior football club.

Thank you to each and every manager and coach for their dedication and commitment to the children and the club.

Our committee condensed down to nine members last season, and this has worked well, each and every one playing an important role in keeping the club as successful and well respected as it has become, Thank you all for all of your efforts. Kathryn Bullen has once again continued her hard work and dedication to the club, not only her work as secretary but all the other tasks that are undertaken and going above and beyond to keep the Junior club running smoothly.

Thank you to Mark Coby for all his advice and guidance on maintaining the pitches and equipment and Andy Hadingham for trimming back the hedges at Westhall. Many Thanks to David Harvey for cutting the Westhall playing fields and Trevor Chenery who dedicates hours of his time cutting the pitches, marking them out and always ensuring all pitches are the best they can be. We also had some great sponsorship come in end of last season and we continue to be grateful to Broadway Colours, Halesworth Golf Club, DB Renovations, Hetty’s Little Copy Shop, SJ Geomatics and Gowing Engineering for their continued support. We also had a brand-new storage shed donated and erected by Redz of Beccles.

Thank you to all.

We have a thriving club and this is down to everyone working together, managers, coaches, committee members, players and parents. Thank you all.

To round off the season we had a great presentation weekend with a BBQ and disco for the U10s and U11s on Saturday night and an afternoon of fun with BBQ and summer games for the U7s and U9s on Sunday. It was fantastic being able to all get together for presentations again and everyone had a great time.

Thank you to everyone that made this possible.

We now look forward to a relaxing few weeks of summer before we all start again next season for what we hope to be another thoroughly enjoyable season.

Grassroots is where it all begins.

Claire Chenery Chair of HTJFC

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The event for all parties was a great success.

We would wish to thank all those members of the public and visitors to Lowestoft for their kindness and generosity.

President Brian Vousden, RAFA Beccles and Southwold.

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The cruise to Walton Backwaters is a perennial favourite for Woodbridge Cruising Club members.

Thanks go to Graham and Julia Bryant for organising this cruise, which had twelve boats sailing in company.

SADs (safe arrival drinks) were held on the first night in Titmarsh Marina, followed by a Safari Supper, where members enjoyed meals on different boats.

The next day was fine and sunny, and some members enjoyed a fascinating wildlife tour around the Backwaters, this was followed by the club barbecue and music.

Friday saw members enjoying Viking Kubb game and a meal in the Harbour Lights restaurant.

Cruising in company, and the social activities is one of the best reasons for joining Woodbridge Cruising Club.

The sailing season is now underway, with the well planned summer cruise programme with voyages to new harbours and well-loved favourite destinations.

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to future cruises, with voyages to Lowestoft and Southwold, Ramsgate and Europe and more.

Weekends at the club bar, sitting outside with wonderful views of the river are a welcome break, and the Wednesday BBQs are always popular.

Why not join the cruising club. The club website: www. woodbridgecruisingclub.org has full details and new members are welcome, whether you own a motorboat or yacht, or are keen to start sailing.

Citizens Advice East Suffolk was launched on 1st April 2022, following the merger of Citizens Advice Leiston, Saxmundham & District, Felixstowe & District and North East Suffolk.

The discussions about the merger had been ongoing over the past couple of years to review efficiencies of the organisation and the services available to the public. The main benefit of the merger is the ability of Citizens Advice East Suffolk to extend its services and provide a more comprehensive and accessible service.

Chiara Saunders' appointment as Chief Officer of the new organisation was confirmed this week. Chiara joined Citizens Advice as a Volunteer Advisor prior to being appointed Chief Officer of Citizens Advice Leiston & Saxmundham on 1st March 2019. Before that, Chiara had worked in the commercial and investment banking sector, following which she pursued a career in education as a teacher and school librarian.

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This year on the day, we were delighted to also be joined by our MP for Waveney, Mr. Peter

defeated by Gorleston in a close, hard-fought match.

Reaching the semi-finals was a great achievement for both teams. Well done for all your efforts.

Paul Bullens U10s reached the final of the Trophy Cup and played at the nest, everyone was proud of their amazing attitude and the way they battled to the end and accepted defeat graciously. They should all be very proud of themselves as we were supporting them. Well done Paul Bullen and Trevor Chenery for getting them there.

Justin Hatcher has taken on managing the U11 Tigers along with Donna Brinded and Darren Goodson and were awarded with the Respect award at a presentation held at The Ocean rooms, Gorleston.

This is a fantastic achievement, as attitude of the players has been recognised and is also of paramount importance.

We wish both U11s teams every success as they now turn to U12s and venture into their first season of league tables and competitive football.

Gary Todd is once again bringing through the reception and year 1 children, who are now enjoying their training sessions and continuing to make the club grow. We look forward to these youngsters forming our new U7S in September. If any year one children would like to join, please contact Gary on 07817137792.

Without such dedicated Managers and coaches giving up their free time and volunteering to run the teams, match days and training would not happen. This also includes running the line and refereeing.

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Mr Ketteringham joins the secondary school at the end of August, ready for the start of term in September, but he has already begun meeting students, welcoming new Year 7s and getting to know everyone across the school community.

Mr Ketteringham joins SET Beccles following an established teaching career at schools across the country. Neil relocated from a school in Oxford to north Suffolk in 2013 and has most recently held roles as Head of Department at Benjamin Britten Academy in Lowestoft, and Deputy Head at Alde Valley Academy in Leiston where he supported the school

This season has been the first full season back for Halesworth Town Juniors without being affected by lockdowns due to Covid. A few of the games have been cancelled due to other teams being affected by it but on the whole, we are back on track and have seen a whole season of great football by many aspiring youngsters.

We have had seven teams this season all of which have thrived due to hard work and dedication from all.

I would like to Thank Westhall community for continuing to welcome us to their village and allowing us to have five of our teams there, without this space we would not be able to continue playing and to grow as a club.

Our two U11s teams have also managed a full season back at Dairy Hill and the club has settled back into enjoying the game without too many outside influences to deal with.

All seven teams have continued to grow and improve over the season. The two new U7s teams were taken on by Marcos Allen and Dan Barber and have settled in well to their first season, they have had some great team performances and attitudes.

Seeing the U9s form another team during the season was a great achievement, Thanks Jud Chenery and Joe Allen for encouraging this by taking on extra children in your training sessions and ensuring the smooth transition to games. Jud Chenery and Matt Bates had a great cup run with the U9 Jaguars and reached the semi-final and took it right to the edge but were defeated on penalties to Solebay.

Paul Bullen, Gary Todd and Trev Chenery also reached the semifinals with the U11s and the team gave it their all but were

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Chris Remblance receiving his award from Ian Turner (Chair of the Board of Trustees at St. Elizabeth Hospice) for ten years of volunteering service.

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Well done to all those who took part in ICENI Taekwon-do's belt grading on 20th June 2022, with an excellent 100% pass!

The grading was hosted by instructors Mr and Mrs Bedingfield, with Mrs Bedingfield conducting most of the proceedings.

A big thank you to GTUK Regional Examiner, Mr Clinton Gillett, 6th Dan from Bungay, who closely watched the students as they displayed their Taekwon-do skills which included: techniques, patterns, Korean terminology, sparring, step sparring, self-

Since the Hoppa returned to normal service after the pandemic, we have seen a big drop in passenger numbers in the afternoons. Consequently, we have decided to suspend afternoon services except on a Tuesday. This is a disappointment to us, but we will keep the situation under review. If demand returns, we hope to reinstate the afternoon services on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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down to 12 over the two years of restrictions. Only hard work and persistence from the instructors and core students kept the club going, at the time it looked to be an impossible task to get the club back to where it is today. Indomitable Spirit comes to mind!

ICENI Taekwon-do always welcomes new students of all ages and abilities. So now would be a great time to join the club with three months to prepare for the next grading. Anyone can book a free The Halesworth Gallery at session at: Steeple End in Halesworth is reiceniTKD.uk. opening after a two-year closure due to the pandemic. The gallery will open a short season with a retrospective show of sculptor Leonard Clayden’s fascinating and eclectic work on Saturday 2nd June at 11am. Zoë Mair, Chairman of the gallery, said, “We to Friends of Halesworth Library are delighted to be able to re-open the gallery after such a difficult members.

Wednesday 17th August 5pm - time for all of us. To start with an 7pm: Halesworth Library and The exhibition of Leonard Clayden’s Friends of Halesworth Li-brary are intriguing work is an exciting way delighted to officially open Ali’s for us to start again. We will be Garden at Halesworth Library. doing our best to keep the space Additional events: safe for visitors going forward.”

• Lego Club and Craft Club Leonard Clayden studied • Time Out as a mature student at Hornsey • Council Advice Clinic and College of Art in the sixties after Barclays Bank Drop-in beginning his working career in • IT Help electrical engineering. He spent Further details available from the war working on radar in the the library – booking essentials Royal Artillery before pursuing for certain events. Look forward his interest in art. Leonard had to seeing you! a long career exhibiting his Email us at Halesworth. sculptures in London and the library@suffolklibraries.co.uk Midlands and as a senior lecturer at Sunderland College of Art and or phone us on 01986 875095.

North Staffordshire Polytechnic.

When he retired, Leonard moved to Laxfield where he lived for 25 years. He was a well-known figure in the local art world and friend of Sarah Lucas. Leonard died in 2019 at the age of 96.

“It’s been a real privilege to work on this exhibition,” said Alan Bennett, one of the curators at the gallery. “It has been quite challenging to reconstruct the artworks as they are made in so many parts and from such a wide range of materials. Len worked with such skill and attention to

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somewhere along the route so we can stop for you. And if you have difficulty getting to the route, just give us a call on 01986 875900 before 9:30am and we will make a diversion to collect you. For those with heavy shopping, we have volunteer 'Bus Buddies' to help get your bags to your door.

Speaking of Bus Buddies, all at HACT are very proud of Bus Buddy Chris Remblance, who recently received an award from St. Elizabeth Hospice for ten years of volunteering service.

The photo above shows Chris being presented with his award

by Ian Turner, Chair of the Board of Trustees.

And finally, we are pleased to welcome aboard two new volunteer drivers, Philip Gill and Alan Forster. Please give them a warm welcome when you meet them!

Solstice Shoot on the Deben Last month members enjoyed a perfect evening photoshoot at Waldringfield on the longest day of the year. Refreshments were enjoyed at the Maybush and we shared our images at the following meeting on zoom.

Some of these will undoubtedly be featured in our Annual Exhibition at the Longshed on

Woodbridge Waterfront, 12th -14th August.

Membership remains strong and we will be welcoming new members at the AGM in September. For full details of membership and current programme visit us at www.woodbridge cameraclub.co.uk

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Advance dates for your diary – organised by the Friends of Halesworth Library Monday 18th July in the afternoon. The short story workshop will cost £10 and there will be priority booking for members of the Friends of Halesworth Library.

Thursday 21st July 2:30pm: Thursday Book Talk by Dorothy Stewart. The talk is free, and refreshments will be served donations welcomed.

Saturday 30th July 7:30pm: Musical evening with folk duo Lynne and John Ward. Tickets £10 and priority booking is offered

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The Summer Reading Challenge The popular Summer Reading Challenge is in full swing on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons throughout the summer.

All activities are free, and all ages are welcome.

Wordplay Why not come along to our Wordplay sessions for babies/ toddlers and their parents and carers on Tuesday mornings from 10am – 11:30am? Young and old can make new friends and enjoy music and games together.

Special Events in August Monday 25th July and Monday the 22nd of August, 2pm- 4pm: Repair Café. Admission free but donations towards costs and

detail on the construction and finish of the works. The exhibition really does look extraordinary now we have installed over 70 works from all stages of his career.”

The works on show range from early figures modelled in plaster and clay to intricate and carefully crafted constructions made from wood, ceramic, wire, metals and found materials. Some of the works are tiny wire maquettes whilst others stand two metres tall.

The gallery is open from 11am4pm on weekdays and Saturday and Sundays from 2-4pm. There will be a preview party for the Leonard Clayden Retrospective, open to all, on Friday 1st July from 6:30pm. The show runs until 27 July.

The Halesworth Gallery then plans two more shows in a limited season. From 30 th July to 24th August they will be showing Margot Noyes’ paintings and Robert Le Rougetel’s photography. From 27th August to 21th September there will be a show of works by the Halesworth Gallery Committee; Alan Bennett, Vivienne Burns, Paul Cope, Sally Erb, Peter Gauld, Annie Paton, Rob Rutterford, and Jennifer Thomas. “We are always looking for new members of the committee or people who would like to help us install, publicise and steward the shows. If you would like to get involved with the gallery, please get in touch either in the gallery or through our website www.halesworthgallery. co.uk.” said Zoë Mair.

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defence and board breaking. We are pleased to say that Mr Gillett was very pleased with the standards being achieved and a 100% pass rate was awarded.

Mr and Mrs Bedingfield would also like to thank their black belts and senior grades for volunteering their help on the night, and also to the staff at The Venue for their assistance before and after the grading. The grading shows the continued success in the rebuilding of the club since the Covid lockdowns, which decimated the previous membership from 60

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Felixstowe in Summer! your camera out! Staying at the seafront, the Felixstowe Pier with amusements and fun and games is always a winner with the family and an essential part of a trip to the seaside.

Moving into the town itself, the centre has a great shopping experience with a mix of highstreet chains and fantastic independent retailers offering

a unique shopping experience.

There is no shortage of cafes, pubs and restaurants so you have plenty of choice when it comes to looking for somewhere to take a break from seaside fun and games or wondering around the shops and attractions.

To the south of the town is Landguard Peninsula boasting an 18th century fort which is

one of England’s best-preserved coastal defences. You will also find the town’s Museum here so it is well worth a visit. The trail that takes you further along the peninsula through the Nature Reserve leads to a fantastic viewpoint for those who might like to watch the enormous ships coming and going from Britain’s busiest port which handles almost

50% of Britain’s container trade.

All in all, there is something for all tastes here at Felixstowe whether you are looking for a good old-fashioned day at the seaside, a fantastic shopping experience or some sight-seeing.

Find a free space in your diary and make a note to come and visit Felixstowe for a day – you’ll be glad you did.

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With summer here – along with record breaking temperatures – you may fancy a trip to the coast.

Here we take a look at why you might want to make Felixstowe the destination for your daytrip.

Less that 25 minutes by car from Woodbridge (there are also bus and train routes), Felixstowe is just a short trip and perfect for a day out. The Edwardian town is located between the Deben to the north and the Orwell to the south and offers something for everyone.

In these warm summer days you will most likely want to head straight to the coast and make the most of the four miles of beaches. Be sure to pack the deck chairs, bucket and spade and plenty of sun cream! The seafront promenade with beautiful buildings, colourful beach huts and food and drink venues galore is always going to be a hit and a must see for snap happy holidaymakers. Looking inland from the coast you can’t miss the stunning Seafront Gardens, these have recently been restored and really are beautiful – again, get

Woodbridge & District Lions The Club is pleased to say that it has been a busy May and June with regards to fundraising, supporting community events and just as importantly club social events.

In May, we held the latest of our popular Art Shows in the Salvation Army Hall in Woodbridge. The event raised £494, and our thanks go out to all those members of the public who attended and supported the event. Watch out

Fri 22nd at 4.00 & 7.00 Sat 23rd/Sun 24th at 2.00 & 5.00 Mon 25th/Tues 26th at 4.00 & 7.00 Wed 27th July at 2.00 & 5.00 Thurs 28th July at 4.00 & 7.00 Fri 29th July - Thurs 4th Aug at 5.00 Jenny Agutter and Sheridan Smith in

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for the announcement later this year for our next Art Show event which we have planned for the end of October.

In June, we took part in the Woodbridge Jubilation Event and ran a Tombola stall on Kingston Field. The event was blessed with wonderful weather and again we are deeply indebted to the kind people of Woodbridge who helped us raise £407 on the day. We would also like to extend our thanks to Woodbridge Town Council for their organisation of the event.

We have a new Club President, Peter Button, who succeeds Bob Brown at the end of his successful year in office. This was celebrated, in the traditional way, by a lunch to mark the handover of responsibilities.

Bob's final act as President was to present Lion Mick Hilton with the Lion of the Year Award for his efforts during the year in supporting every event and always being available to help the Club with whatever tasks are required.

Local events at Woodbridge Library for August 2022 Opening hours: Mon: 10am4pm, Tue: 9am-7:30pm, Wed and Thurs: 9am-5:30pm, Fri: 9am-7pm, Sat: 9am-5pm and Sun: 10am-4pm. Please note: The library will be closed on Monday 29th August for the bank holiday.

The Friends of Woodbridge Library: If you're enthusiastic about libraries, would enjoy helping to organise library events and are willing to help with our fundraising activities, please ask a member of staff for more details.

Suffolk Libraries and Friends charity goodies: Show support for your local library with a friends bookmark for £1, which is magnetic, so you won't lose your page! Also available are Suffolk Libraries "I'm a Borrower" tote bags for £3.50. Or for £5, you can receive both the tote bag and as much fiction as you can fit inside!

Citizens Advice: Every Monday from 10am-12pm at the library: Free, confidential and impartial advice to everybody regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or disability. No booking necessary.

Open Space, every Wednesday 1:30pm-3:30pm: The aim of Open Space is to improve the wellbeing of those attending. It consists of two-hour weekly sessions and is open to all members of the public. It's run in partnership between Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT), Julian Support (which offers housing support for individuals with mental health difficulties), Suffolk Mind and Suffolk Libraries.

Our timetables of discussions and activities are built from suggestions from the group. For further information please don't hesitate to contact Woodbridge Library on 01394 330855.

Knitting Group: Every Friday from 2pm-4pm: For all types of knitters from expert to beginners, sewing to crochet, come and share your knowledge or pick up some tips.

Chess Club at Woodbridge Library, every Friday at 4:30pm: An enthusiastic chess club for anyone interested in testing their strategic skills.

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News from Woodbridge School A Level artists and photographers from Woodbridge School in Suffolk, will be launching Series 5 Woodbridge Editions in March next year; an initiative which enables Year 13 (age 16 to 18) students to produce and sell professional quality limited edition prints.

Alongside the creation and production of the prints to a specific deadline, the initiative also provides students with the opportunity to learn and focus on self-promotion, networking with clients and understanding the process of selling art - including

how gallery contracts work.

Receiving 50% of the value of their sales, matching the average commission a gallery would take, students earn money and knowledge from the project!

Having previously sought a single patron each year, working with both individuals and galleries, the decision was made to move to a crowdfunding model this year, given its community focus in line with the project which focuses on helping individuals who are part of a bigger community of artists.

This also provides students with

a completely realistic experience in terms of understanding the principles of raising finance to fund projects.

For further information and if you would be interested in donating to this project and become an integral part of this partnership, please visit: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ woodbridge-editions.

Information can also be found on the School's Art department Instagram, included in the bio on: www.instagram. com/woodbridge_schl_art_ department.

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Other Events • Realise Futures (peer support, walk-in advice and guidance service): 2nd August 10am12pm • Write Now Writing Group: Tuesday 9th August 2pm-4pm • Woodbridge Writers' Workshop: Tuesday 9th August 17:15pm-19:15pm • 'Books, Banter and Biscuits' book group: Thursday 11th August 2pm-4pm • Marjoke Henrichs drawing workshop for children: Thursday 11th August 11am12pm • Gadgeteers Get Ready: The Summer Reading Challenge starts Saturday 16th July, early September • Top Time Play Reading: Thursday 18th August 2pm4:30pm • Top Time Games Club: Thursday 25th August: 2pm4pm.

• Wordplay.

• Me, Myself and Baby (Stay & Play): Friday 9:30am-10:15am • Book & DVD sale.

I'm proud to introduce the Climate and Ecological Emergency Committee (CEEc) with just a few words. We plan to offer a monthly report. This one is called: "No idling around here". Reasons will become apparent if you read on.

This committee (CEEcommittee) is unique within our town council in that it is made up of both elected councillors and townspeople. We agreed and we share an inspiring mission statement! We work well together on various 'working parties' to address the specific challenges that are of particular interest to us.

And we have not been idling around here! During our three years, we have: rewilded, conferenced, networked, attended trainings, worked to find space for growing food, worked on creating cycle hire scheme, checking pollutant levels in local waters, planted trees and much more. There are always more emerging initiatives to take - this month, in our first report to the local newspapers, we are launching a "No idling around here" initiative.

Below is how the idling working party have expressed it: Let's see if we can do it - bring about a local cultural change for

the sake of the future, let's see if we can do it before the children go back to school?

Car idling We can all help reduce air pollution in and around Woodbridge by turning off our car engines when stationary.

For example, when waiting for children outside schools. We can save money too!

According to the RAC, idling increases the amount of exhaust fumes in the air. These fumes contain a number of harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide (which is bad for the environment and contributes towards climate change), and others including nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons which are linked to asthma and other lung diseases.

There are also particulates which are bad for our lungs, especially for children. The Royal College of Physicians estimate 40,000 deaths a year in the UK are linked to air pollution, with engine idling contributing to this.

The average car uses over two litres of fuel an hour when idling which at current prices equals nearly £4. It's also illegal under Section 42 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The act enforces Rule 123 of the Highway Code, which states: "You must not

leave a vehicle's engine running unnecessarily while that vehicle is stationary on a public road".

It seems that there is a belief that you can park on a yellow line if you leave the engine running.

This is a complete myth. You can get a parking ticket and could be fined for idling as well! With modern engines and batteries, idling makes for more wear on the engine (not less, as is sometimes thought) and your heater or air-con will run perfectly well without the engine on for about half an hour! So when waiting in your car or popping into a shop, save money, save the environment, save health, and switch it off!

Councillor Martin Wilks, Chair of the CEEc (pictured) councillorwilks@woodbridge -suffolk.gov.uk

Woodbridge Royal British Legion to celebrate 'The Big Day!'

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Fri 19th - Fri 26th Aug at 4.30 & 7.30 Sat 27th Aug at 3.00 Sun 28th & Mon 29th Aug at 7.30 Tues 30th Aug - Thurs 1st Sept at 4.30 & 7.30

and get involved in our friendly and informal book group. All are welcome!

Gentle (a new chair-based movement to music class) every Monday from 18th July: 10:30am-11:30am: Aptly named Gentle, sessions will offer the chance for people with all levels of mobility or fitness to engage with their bodies in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment.

The sessions will be led by Imogen Hayward, a Hatha yoga teacher specialising in seated yoga. Participants will be led through a gentle movement and class to relaxing music, with all activity taking place seated on a chair. There will also be time to unwind and connect socially over a cuppa after the activity. The activity is funded by East Suffolk Council and run by Cohere Arts. No special equipment or exercise-wear necessary. All sessions are completely FREE and no booking required. For further details, please email: coherearts@gmail.com.

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From first timers to Firouzjas, all are welcome! Please contact the library for further information (01394 330855).

Woodbridge Writers Group: 3rd and 17th August (first and third Wednesday of every month) 10am-12 midday: Join our friendly group for reciprocal feedback, encouragement, and support regarding anything you're writing or have written. A group of like-minded writers will be meeting in the Meeting Room. For more information, email: jane@ bakwon.com.

Woodbridge Area Gamers: Saturday 6th August (first Saturday of the month) 1pm5pm: Come along to play modern strategy board games, both simple and complex, with a range provided that's suitable for all age groups. This is an open doors group where all are welcome.

Sunday Book Group: 7th August 2pm-3:30pm: The group meets to discuss their latest book in the meeting room at Woodbridge Library. Come along

The big day is fast approaching!

Our 100th birthday celebration will be held the on August 27th on Kingston Fields, Woodbridge.

The Fete will start at 12 midday with stalls and entertainment for you to enjoy. The presentation of the 100-year pennant will be presented to the Woodbridge branch standard bearer by the National Vice Chair of the Royal British Legion (RBL) in the parade of standards and accompanied by the Leiston RBL Band starting at 15:55pm.

Shout out to all classic car and motorbike owners! Bring along your classic vehicle and show it off to the public on our Big Day. If you're interested, please email Brian Fisk the Branch Chairman on: brian-fisk.rbl@hotmail.co.uk.

Also, shout out to any charities

in or around Woodbridge to come and join us on the day come along and showcase what you do to help the local community (it's FREE) email: brian-fisk.rbl@hotmail.co.uk.

VJ Day: The VJ Day act of remembrance will be held at the cenotaph on the Woodbridge Market Hill on August 14th. The parade will form up at 10:45am for a short parade followed by the act of remembrance at the memorial gardens.

I would like to remind every member of the Woodbridge RBL that we hold our meetings on the first Monday of the month these are open meetings to all branch members, and you are welcome to come along and join us and see what we do. The branch AGM will

be held on September 5th, and I encourage everyone to attend.

Dates for the diary: • 14th Aug: VJ Day, Market Hill, Woodbridge, 11am.

• 27th Aug: Woodbridge Branch 100th Birthday Celebration Fetê 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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