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ello and welcome to July's issue is a real celebration the July issue of The of Eye and its people.

Eye Magazine. eating is on, jumpers Kingdom and I hope youfrom likeUnited the cover this coats the Commonwealth. We will June was a brilliant and month in out and month with the very glamorous November has remember them.

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Ollie who hasMany just retired from thanks to all the regular The Handyman after 44 and years. contributors those who Ollie celebrated birthday havehis written in this issue. We have some really interesting and retirement with presecco, articles for the lead up to plenty of yummy food, colourful Remembrance bunting, speaches and lotsDay. of Eye always a great turn out for the hugs. It washas buzzing outside Remembrance parade and The Handyman with so many church service, where we .can people wishing Ollie well.

all come together and we unite Wendy Aiken across faiths, cultures and We have such a great WendyEYE Aiken backgrounds EDITOR, MAGAZINE community in Eye - it's is to a remember EDITOR, EYE MAGAZINE the service and sacrifice of editoreyemag@gmail.com small town with a big heart. editoreyemag@gmail.com the Armed Forces Community

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Contents

Hartismere Awards Evening 3 Cinema at Eye Cinema Eye 6 Lestat we forget

Ollie's retirement 8 The Fabric Shop Q&A

12 Council Lucy's news News 13 Lucy’s Sarah BarterNews

17 Meet Cllr. Rangecroft Nature notes 18 Eye Town Moors Eye Town Moors 21

Nature Notes

Meet Emily

26 The timing of Boulesremembrance Club

32 Dove Church 29 River Dove River Church 36 The 30Bank We need volunteers 34 Eye Bowls Club 38 Embracing mental well-being 38 Health & Fitness

41 Regular events mental 41 Embracing well-being 44 What's on

42 Regular events

46 Fun activities

45 What’s On

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Hartismere School Awards evening

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n 23 April, Hartismere School held its annual KS4 Awards Evening, celebrating the achievements of students in Year 10 and 11.

Over 200 awards were presented across the evening, recognising excellence from academic subjects to contributions to the wider community, reflecting the remarkable breadth of talent across both year groups.

The evening was brought to life by two standout student performances from our recent production of Chicago. Following

the performances, Nikolai Madland Shorter, an ex-student, engaged the audience with his journey from marine biology to oyster restoration, serving as a reminder that careers rarely follow a straight line! For any Year 11 students currently drowning in revision, his story of diving into the unknown felt particularly well timed.

Congratulations to all the award winners, keep up the great effort!

Li Jun Liu Head boy

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“Over 200 awards were presented across the evening, recognising excellence from academic subjects to contributions to the wider community”

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Ollieʼs retirement

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hat a fantastic gathering for Ollie’s retirement and 72nd birthday, organised by Bruce and Sally Salter, owners of The Handyman in Eye. Outside, The Handyman was decorated with colourful bunting, banners and a marquee in case the weather didn’t play ball. With Prosecco to toast Ollie and renditions of “Happy Birthday” and “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow”, there was not one huge cake but two – one for Ollie’s birthday and one for his retirement.

Ollie started working in The Handyman in the 1980s; before that, he was a milkman. Ollie will be very much missed at The

Handyman – his charismatic personality, fantastic sense of humour and immaculate shirt and tie. With a kind word and his bright smile, he was always on hand to help customers or anyone who needed it. I think we all agree with Bruce Salter that it really is “the end of an era”. Bruce went on to say, “I’ve worked alongside Ollie for 17 years and he’s taught me ever so much. I’d never worked in a shop before, and he took me under his wing and looked after me.”

Well done to everyone who came along, and thank you to everyone who contributed in all the different ways, making it an afternoon to remember.

“Dear Ollie, we wish you a very long and happy retirement.

Thank you for all you have given to Eye!”

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Bruce and Ollie inside The Handyman

tcard Paul nerty 1983

“Everyone enjoyed themselves and I’d like to say personally thank you all very much for all my cards.

It’s amazing.”

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Bruce and Ollie inside The

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Ollie and Alan Thorndyke The Handyman 1983

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Lucy’s news New recycling scheme underway

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hank you to everyone for getting to grips with the new recycling scheme, I know it will take a while for us all to get used to it. Tens of thousands of new bins have now been delivered. A small number of people are still waiting, and a team is working hard to get those last bins delivered quickly.

Bin collection days remain the same for most of us. To check your collection day, go to: www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/check-your-collectionday and type in your postcode.

The schedule is as follows (with the food waste bin also collected weekly): Just a reminder, if you have bulky items to get rid of you can book a council collection here (there is a charge): www. midsuffolk.gov.uk/large-andbulky-item-collections You can also take many items for free to a recycling centre (including ones at Stowmarket, and at Brome: www.midsuffolk. gov.uk/w/brome-communityrecycling-centre).

Pink electrical bin due to return soon The pink electrical bin in the Buckshorn carpark has been removed temporarily, due to a fire at the depot which handles the waste. It’s due to return as soon as things are up and running again.

Flytipping We’re having problems with flytipping again at the Buckshorn carpark recycling area. Just a reminder, the pink bin is for small electrical goods (toaster sized and below). Unfortunately, a small number of people are leaving household items piled around the bins – recent finds include a large hoover and a coffee table!

Flytipping makes the area look messy, can be dangerous for wildlife, pets and people (if sharp items are left), and delays the collection teams. Please help to keep the area tidy by only putting the appropriate items in the bins – thank you!

For District Council issues, please contact me and I will try my best to help: email lucy.elkin@midsuffolk. gov.uk or phone 07928 512590 For news and updates, find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ CllrLucy See you soon, Lucy District Councillor for Eye, Occold and Redlingfield

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Local mosaic artist creates elephant for charity art trail

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or the past few months, a life-sized elephant has occupied the garden of Suffolk mosaic artist Sarah Barter as she worked on one of the most ambitious projects of her career.

The elephant, named Quiet Majesty, is one of thirty sculptures created for Trunks Across the Thames, a public art trail taking place across Windsor and Slough this summer in support of Thames Hospice. Organised by Wild in

Art, the project invited artists from across the country to submit designs for the elephants, which were then shortlisted before sponsors selected the final thirty.

scale. Over eleven weeks and more than 300 hours, the blank sculpture was transformed using thousands of pieces of ceramic, vintage china, marble and tile.

Sarah was delighted to learn that her design had been chosen and that Quiet Majesty would be sponsored by the Royal Warrant Holders.

Many of the materials used in the piece were donated locally.

Tiles were generously supplied

by Bromley & Fitch of Hadleigh, while vintage china came from The Suffolk Antiques Centre.

Although an experienced mosaic artist, Sarah had never tackled a project on such a

At the heart of Quiet Majesty is the idea that comfort,

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reassurance and strength can be found in fragments of the past. Her surface forms a tapestry of vintage ceramics in soft tones, incorporating familiar patterns that Sarah hopes will evoke memories of childhood and remind us of the enduring connections we have with those who came before us.

Inspired by the white elephant, a symbol of wisdom and protection, and by the richly decorated ceremonial elephants of India, Quiet Majesty combines muted colours with ornate adornments to create a gentle sense of calm, dignity

and quiet strength.

Although the trail will take place in Windsor and Slough, many of the materials and helping hands that brought Quiet Majesty to life came from Suffolk. Friends and members of the local community contributed materials, expertise, encouragement and practical assistance throughout the project.

After nearly three months of work, the completed sculpture has now joined the rest of the herd and will soon be unveiled to the public as part of the trail.

Visitors will be able to discover the decorated elephants across Windsor and Slough throughout the summer before the sculptures are auctioned in October to raise funds for Thames Hospice.

For Sarah, the project has been both a creative challenge and a privilege. She hopes that the elephant which began as a blank sculpture in a Suffolk garden will bring joy to visitors on the trail this summer while helping to raise vital funds for Thames Hospice.

“Inspired by the white elephant, a symbol of wisdom and protection, and by the richly decorated ceremonial elephants of India, ”

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Community update The Eye Town Moors Woodland Society PHILLIP WILCOX-MOORE, CHAIR, EYE TOWN MOORS WOODLAND SOCIETY

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Right, I'm going to talk about Himalayan Balsam again.

I know, I know, you’re sick to death of me writing about Himalayan Balsam, but bear with me, because this one really matters. And for the record, the quickest way to stop me banging on and on about Himalayan Balsam is to come down to the woods and help us get rid of it!

For those that don’t know, Balsam bashing is well underway across the region.

Volunteer groups working with the River Waveney Trust and many other organisations responsible for river and wetland habitats throughout East Anglia are all tackling the same problem simultaneously.

Balsam spreads fast, it crowds out native plants, and once it takes hold in a river valley or

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and begin to understand the severity of the problem.

Consider it a warm-up round before the real thing.

catchment it's very, very hard to shift. So, we’re all in this together, and only sustained and coordinated efforts will make a difference.

In our woods, the balsam infestation is something we need to take very seriously this season.

Before you visit, have a look at the photo (left) and see how many balsam plants you can spot hiding amongst the native comfrey, nettle and general summer undergrowth. It's harder than you think at first, but once your eye is in, you'll start to see them everywhere

So, here's the ask. Our next volunteer session is a seriously focussed balsam bashing day. We'll give you a quick identification briefing on arrival, because we're very particular about only pulling out the invasive stuff, and then it's game on. No experience necessary, it’s a real amateur sport!

All you need to do is bring your gardening gloves to protect against nettle stings, and wear clothing suited to whatever the weather is doing that morning.

Beyond that, just turn up and get stuck in.

bashing. As it turns out, it’s a surprisingly satisfying activity for all ages. If your children enjoyed the Scouts sessions we ran back in May, this is exactly that kind of thing. So come and make a morning of it.

If you've been meaning to come along to a volunteer session but haven't made it yet, this is a great one to start with. Good company, satisfying work, and you'll be making a real difference, not just to our 14 acre woodland in Eye, but as part of a much wider effort to protect the region's habitats.

We hope to see you there!

This is a genuinely familyfriendly session, kids are very welcome as always, dogs are also very welcome, so why not combine a Sunday morning dog walk with a bit of balsam

For information about joining our volunteer team or supporting our work, please contact Chris Willoughby (tollgate53@icloud.com) or Phillip Wilcox-Moore (philwilcox2@gmail.com) for more information.

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Meet Emily Delgado Barter

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mily Delgado Barter, is a strong, independent young lady with an absolutely fabulous personality.

Emily has lived in Eye for 12 years. She has a non-identical twin brother, Lorca, and they celebrated their 21st birthday earlier this year.

I went along to see Emily at the dairy and care farm run by Alice Hunt that Emily volunteers at every week in Horham. The goats are always so happy to see Emily. As well as feeding the goats and cleaning out their pens, she helps look after the chickens and rabbits and helps in the dairy. Her favourite jobs are collecting the eggs and bottle-feeding the baby goats. Even in her dungarees and wellies, Emily’s make-up is perfect, with beautifully painted nails, and if you are lucky enough to be at the farm when she’s finished her work for the day, Emily has her collection of nail polishes on hand and will treat you to having your nails painted by her.

In Suffolk and Essex there is a charity doing amazing work, offering a variety of activities for children and adults with Down syndrome.

The charity is called Project 21, and you can follow them on Facebook and Instagram. With social events, including pub nights out for adults, I can see why Emily loves being part of the Project 21 community.

Performing arts are a real passion for Emily and she is a natural on the stage. Her party trick is doing the splits (I wish I was that flexible)! Emily has been attending different events and activities since she was 14 years old and loves the friends she’s made and the opportunity to showcase her acting skills on stage. Emily played the Genie in Aladdin, Rizzo in Grease, Cora the evil witch in a play called “The Kingdom of Snakes”, and Poison Ivy in “Eesh and the Moon”.

I asked Emily, “What do you love about Eye?” “The school and seeing Wendy.”

What a lovely reply; it made my day. Thank you, Emily, for letting me share a bit about you!

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Dry at last rain!

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e would like to say a BIG thank you to Lucy Elkin (Cllr) Mid Suffolk Council for her help and guidance in getting a community grant for our rain shelters.

Now after three years of planning raising funds, we have two fabulous rain shelters to hide under in the rain when we are at play. Eye Saints Community Boules Club was founded in 2021 to promote and have fun playing the French game of pétanque (also known as Boules). With the help of the community Centre trustees, Eye town council, mid Suffolk council, sponsorship and fundraising we have converted the derelict tennis court into Pétanque England competitionstandard terrains.

With twenty members at present we would love to encourage more people to come along and have a go (warning its addictive). We welcome everyone we are an all-inclusive club sociable and promote gentle exercise whilst having fun for all ages. With teams in Suffolk Coastal Pétanque Alliance League for the more competitive players.

You can find us every Wednesday/Sunday Mornings 10:00am to 12:00pm at Eye community Centre Playing Field Why not check out our new website: www.eyesaintsboules.uk or Eirajane: 07974 420 206 Darren: 01379 452264 eirajane@gmail.com or our FB page: Eye boules/ Petanque club Thank you again Lucy and Mid Suffolk Council.

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Dove River Church ANY DREAM WILL DO?

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oseph with his colourful coat has quite a journey.

There is plenty of wisdom woven through his story that we could apply to our lives.

Be brave to speak up in the big moments, like when Joseph interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh.

Make sure you run away from temptation, like Joseph when Potiphers wife tried seducing him into committing adultery, he ran from the house! Sin and temptation is not a place where you should spend time, instead, run from it!

Be humble, Joseph was the favourite son and his father gave him a fine coat. The dreams he

shared suggested his brothers were to bow down to him. All of this enraged his brothers and they conspired to kill him.

Be careful who you share your dreams with! As human beings we’re not fast learners. We often repeat the same mistakes over and over. The good news is that God is in the business of turning things around.

Maybe it’s unwise, but being a Joseph myself puts me in the dreamer category, so I’ll share my dream with you. It’s not something that I’ve dreamt while sleeping but it is a hope that I believe comes from God and His love for the people of Eye and surrounding area, for you.

My dream is that you would know Jesus and be transformed.

That you would see any brokenness in your life repaired and restored and for you to live out the good plans that God has for you.

Even though Joseph wasn’t particularly smart in sharing his dreams with his brothers, God was working out a big plan.

So, will ‘any’ dream do? Not really…

God has a specific plan for you, me, everyone. Let’s journey together to take part in God’s big plan!

Written by Joe Aiken

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• Landscaping • Grass Cutting • Mower Servicing Contact: • Tree Surgery • Garden Maintenance M Hubbard 07901 903 837 • Hedge Cutting hubbardgardening@gmail.com • Fencing Work

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LVT, Carpets, Runners and Sisal We have moved to – 19 Church Street, Eye IP23 7BD

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OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 10AM – 4PM AND SATURDAY 10AM – 1PM

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I’ve recently had to give up work due to a back injury and I’m worried about how I’m going to cope with the drop in income. I’m not sure what benefits I can get - where should I start

Citizens Advice Mid Suffolk can provide in depth advice on this issue and much more, including debt, finances, employment, benefits and family/ relationships.

You can contact them by phone on 01449 676060, visit in person at Milton House, 5 Milton Road South, Stowmarket IP14 1EZ or use the contact form at midsuffolkcab.org.uk/ contact-us Opening hours are Monday-Thursday 9.30am – 3.30pm and Friday 9.30am – 12.30pm.

Lots of people miss out on benefits they’re entitled to, so it’s worth checking what you can get.

Claiming benefits also means you can get access to other financial help like cost-ofliving payments and discounts on energy and transport.

To get started, you can use an online benefits calculator. For the most accurate answer, you’ll need information about your savings, income, pension, childcare payments and any existing benefits for you and your partner, if you have one. You can use the Entitledto benefits calculator (https://www.entitledto. co.uk/) or Policy in Practice version (https:// www.betteroffcalculator.co.uk/login) for a detailed overview. The Turn2us online tool (https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/) can provide a quick idea of what benefits and other financial help you might be eligible for.

The main benefit available for most people of working age is Universal Credit. You should check if you can get Universal Credit if you’re over 18 and under State Pension age you can check your State Pension age on the government website (https://www.gov.uk/ state-pension-age), and if you have less than £16,000 in savings or other investments. You can check if you’re eligible on the Citizens Advice website.

If you’re finding it difficult to work because of your injury, you might get more Universal Credit or not have to look for work. You’ll need to inform the Department for Work and Pensions that you have a health condition

when you claim Universal Credit and, if possible, submit a fit note. You can find out more on the Citizens Advice website.

You might be entitled to other benefits depending on your situation, like your age, if you’re disabled or if you have a child. Some people can claim more than one benefit - for example, disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (if you’re under pension age) or Attendance Allowance (if you’re over pension age) and Universal Credit.

These disability benefits aren’t means-tested and can often be claimed in addition to other benefits like Universal Credit. Look at our website for more details.

If your medical condition makes it difficult to work, you may also be entitled to the newstyle Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). Check if you can claim ESA on our website.

If you pay council tax, you might be able to get a reduction in your bill. You can check if you can pay less council tax on the Citizens Advice website.

There is also help available if you don’t have enough money to live on. You might be able to get extra money from the government, your local council or a charity. Find out more about the support you can get with the cost of living on the Citizens Advice website. if you’re still not sure, remember you don’t have to face this alone. Our advisers can help to check what benefits and financial support you might be entitled to and help you find a way forward.

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Creativity, community and delicious coffee

B

ased in the former Midland Bank building on Castle Street, The Bank Arts Centre has grown into a lively creative hub hosting live music, art exhibitions, creative and digital workshops and social groups, alongside a warm family-friendly café.

After 4 years of development, The Bank has become a special place where people of all ages can meet, make, learn and feel part of something local. Ahead of our Summer programme we have some updates to share: Changes to Opening Days - Starting from July, unfortunately we will now be closed to the public on Saturdays. As many of you may know, The Bank is run by a small team of volunteers and sadly we currently do not have enough Volunteers to run full café service. We understand this is disappointing and sincerely hope that this is only a temporary measure!

The new General Opening hours are: Wednesdays to Fridays – 10.30am to 3.30pm Please note - workshops and events often take place outside of these days/hours.

Volunteers Needed – everything we do is made possible by volunteers — from baking and serving

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Beginners Art Club (Bi-Weekly Monday mornings and Tuesday evenings), and Folk Night (Monthly 2nd Wednesday).

There’s plenty to explore!

Our full What’s On programme is available in the centre and on our website, with something for all ages and interests.

in the café to supporting events, exhibitions and day to day running and management.

Whether you’re creative, curious or simply keen to make a difference – if volunteering with us sounds like something you’d enjoy, we would love to hear from you and discuss a role that suits you!

After 3 years at The Bank, our Chef - Sean - will be leaving us in July to move onto other projects. We’re very grateful for his contributions to the Centre and he will be greatly missed. We know many of you came to know him and will join us in wishing him well in his endeavours. We kindly ask to be patient with us during the transition as we adjust behind the scenes and work towards future plans. But please don’t worry! Our café will remain open as usual – proudly serving delicious Paddy & Scott’s Coffee and homemade cakes, and stay turned for updates.

Our Events and Activities are in full swing! With live music from some fantastic bands and Bank favourites - Heart Strings Duet

(18th July & 20th December), Chris Fox (7th November) and GETNOTGOT (21st November) and Minty Spectre (5th December) – Tickets available now!

Alongside our workshops included subsidised creative sessions funded by Suffolk County Council (Friday Art Club, Creative Writing, Drawing and more!) plus regular groups

Have you visited our new Campbell Gallery yet? Opened in November 2025, the gallery was gifted to The Bank by The Abbey Foundation and is The Bank’s new dedicated home for the visual arts. Our Current Exhibition is East 26 – The Bank’s 4th Annual Summer Exhibition (Open 1st July to 15th August. Free Entry to all exhibitions across Main Hall & Gallery. General Opening hours only) Thank you for supporting The Bank and helping us keep creativity and community thriving in Eye. For all enquires, please contact info@thebankeye.org

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EMB RACING M ENT AL W E L L - B EIN G

The hidden Power of volunteering

by Anne Beckett-Allen, founding funeral director of Rosedale and Mental health First Aid Instructor

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ast week was Volunteers Week and there were lots of posts on social media celebrating the great work that volunteers do. It got me thinking about just how much of community life depends on people giving their time, energy and skills.

improved wellbeing, lower levels of loneliness and greater life satisfaction.

When you stop and think about it, volunteers are everywhere.

Those experiences trigger some of the brain's feel-good chemicals. Spending time with others can increase oxytocin, often called the bonding hormone. Acts of kindness and helping others can boost dopamine, giving us a sense of reward and purpose.

In Eye alone, there are countless examples. The volunteers who care for the Moors, the people who help run the Community Centre, those involved with Eye Cinema and the Archives, the Hartismere Hospital League of Friends, the volunteers who organise Eye Open Gardens. The coaches, helpers and committee members that make so many activities for all ages possible.

The list is endless.

Most communities are held together by people like this.

What often gets talked about is the difference volunteering makes to others. What gets mentioned less is the difference it can make to the volunteer.

When my daughter and I volunteered on the Rotary Santa Sleigh last December and danced our way around dressed as elves, we had the most fabulous time. It probably will not come as much of a surprise that research consistently shows volunteering is associated with

Human beings are wired for connection and when we volunteer, we feel useful. We feel connected. We see that our actions, however small, make a difference.

Most of us have experienced that feeling without needing to understand the science behind it. You go home tired but satisfied. You feel as though your day mattered.

Volunteering can be particularly valuable after a bereavement.

One of the challenges many bereaved people face is that life suddenly becomes much smaller. Social circles can shrink.

Routines disappear. Loneliness and isolation can quietly creep in.

Of course, volunteering is not a cure for grief. Nothing is.

What it can do is provide opportunities for connection at a time when everything feels difficult. It creates reasons to

leave the house. It introduces us to new people. It reminds us that although life has changed, we still have something to contribute.

Many people who attend our bereavement groups tell us that one of the hardest parts of grief is finding purpose again.

Volunteering can sometimes help fill a little of that gap.

It does not have to involve a huge commitment. Sometimes we imagine volunteering means signing away every weekend or taking on a major responsibility.

In reality, it can be much smaller than that. An hour helping at a community event. Serving tea.

Baking a cake. Supporting a local group. Offering a skill you already have.

Small contributions matter and, if everyone chips in, the work gets done.

If you already volunteer, thank you. If you have ever thought about giving it a try, perhaps this is your sign. You might be surprised by how much you receive in return.

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Be part of something beautiful this summer This summer, Eye Castle will burst into bloom with a spectacular display of 1,000 handcrafted metal flowers as part of Blossoming, a Wildflower Trail – a unique community art installation celebrating hope, remembrance, and second chances.

Following the success of Blossom's popular animal trails, this year's event offers something truly special. Inspired by the beauty of wildflower meadows, the trail will transform the historic castle grounds into a sea of colour from the end of July and throughout August, creating a stunning attraction for visitors of all ages. Families can also enjoy a nature-inspired butterfly trail through the town of Eye, offering a fun and engaging adventure for children while providing the perfect excuse for adults to explore too.

But this is more than just an art installation.

Every flower tells a story.

You can purchase your own handcrafted metal flower and become part of the trail. A standard flower costs £30 while a dedicated one is £45 and can be personalised with a special message, making it a meaningful way to celebrate a loved one, honour a cherished memory, mark a milestone, or show your support for a wonderful local cause.

Each flower has been lovingly handmade in partnership with ex-offenders and a local prison workshop. Through the project, participants have the opportunity to learn valuable skills, build confidence, and contribute to something positive within the community. By purchasing a flower, you are helping to support both rehabilitation opportunities and the work of Blossom Charity.

At the end of the trail, butterflies and large flowers, beautifully decorated by local artists, will be auctioned to raise additional funds for Blossom Charity, which provides makeover days for women living with or receiving treatment for cancer, alongside coaching, workshops, and wellbeing support for local people.

Whether you're remembering someone special, celebrating a loved one, or simply wanting to support a project that brings people together, your flower can become part of a display that combines art, nature, community, and hope.

Buy a flower. Share a memory.

Help something beautiful grow.

Visit www.eyescuputretrail.co.uk or scan the Qr code to reserve your flower and become part of Blossoming, a Wildflower Trail this summer.

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Regular events MONDAY

1st Eye Cub Scouts Every Monday during term-time from 6.45-8.15pm for boys and girls aged 8-10½ years old at Scout Headquarters on Wellington Road.

Juliet Grimes juliet@eyescouts.org.uk Ladies Fitness Football 6-7pm at Eye Community Centre. No need to know anything about football, just the ability to kick a ball and have fun. Any questions contact Kev Crispin on 07857662528 Multiple Sclerosis Society Coffee Mornings Every second Monday in the month at the Michael Burke Centre 10.30am-1pm, £1. Just drop in. Share experiences and learn more about MS. Contact Sue.Childs@groups.mssociety.org.uk tel 07518 288378 Strength Training At Eye Community Centre. 9.30am. Over 60s Strength Training. Contact Faye on 07885 659360.

Whist Drives Borough of Eye Bowls Club every 2nd & 4th (+5th when applies) Monday of each month. 7pm sharp.

Contact salbutcher@talktalk.net

TUESDAY

1st Eye Scouts Every Tuesday during term-time from 6-7.30pm and 7.30-9.15pm for boys and girls aged 10½-14 years at Scout Headquarters on Wellington Road.

Juliet Grimes juliet@eyescouts.org.uk 1st Eye Squirrel Scouts Every Tuesday during term-time from 4.455.30pm for boys and girls aged 4-6 years at Scout Headquarters on Wellington Road.

Juliet Grimes juliet@eyescouts.org.uk Carers Café at Hartismere Place First Tuesday of the month from 11am-12.30pm.

Free monthly support group to meet other carers in a relaxed and friendly environment, whilst enjoying complimentary refreshments including soup and a roll. For more information or to book a place please call Angela at the home on 01379 873950

Curling Every Tuesday at Eye Town Hall, 10am–12pm. A friendly, social group for all skill levels, including wheelchair users and those with disabilities. Free introductory sessions available, with six-monthly fees thereafter. Contact Pam Cooke 07771 522123 Dove Social Club Over 18s Tuesdays in term-time only come in for a chat and relaxing afternoon in the Dove Hall, Dove Lane from 2-4pm. Jonathan and Jenny Pooley 01379 870173 / 07816 090857 Elderflower Club Last Tuesday of the month at Eye Community Centre 2-4pm. Time for chatting, laughter, tea and cake. All welcome - friends and helpers. Local lifts available. Tricia Brown 01379 871959 Eye Bridge Club Weekly duplicate sessions on Tuesdays in Eye Town Hall. Please be seated at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start. Visitors welcome. 01379 870853 Eye Garden Club Every second Tuesday in the month at 2pm. The venues vary, but they are usually at the homes of our members. Tricia Brown, 01379 871959..

Little Doves Toddler Group Baby and toddler group for parents/grandparents in term time 9.15-11.15am in Dove Hall Sing for Wellbeing 1st Tuesday of the month, 7.30-9pm The Hexagon.

01379 678483, clare@theblossomcharity.co.uk Tea Dances At Eye Community Centre 2-4pm on the first three Tuesdays of the month. Contact Teresa 01379 308516 / 07709565875.

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Teresa Marsh Dance Classes Mixed ability class at the Community Centre Tuesdays 8-9pm. Contact Teresa 01379 308516 / 07709565875.

Well-Being Walks (Onelife Suffolk) First Tuesday each month 1½ hr easy pace walk.

Meet 10.30am Pennings Nature Reserve, IP23 7NH. Book online: onelifesuffolk.co.uk search well-being walks. Maryanne Henderson. Email: outdoorseye@ gmail.com

WEDNESDAY

1st Eye Beaver Scouts Wednesday during term-time from 5.30-7pm for boys and girls aged 6-8 years old at Scout Headquarters on Wellington Road. Contact Juliet Grimes 01379 668088 or juliet@eyescouts.org.uk 1st Eye Brownies Wednesday during term time from 6.15-7.30pm at The Stoke Ash Centre. Helen Soper helenj.soper@talktalk.net 1st Eye Guides Wednesday during term time 7.15-8.45pm at The Stoke Ash Centre. Louise Clifford eyeguidessuffolk@gmail.com 1st Eye Rangers Wednesday during term time 7.15-8.45pm at The Stoke Ash Centre. Louise Clifford eyeguidessuffolk@gmail.com 2nd Eye Rainbows Wednesday during term time from 5:30-6:30pm at The Stoke Ash Centre. Helen Soper helenj.soper@talktalk.net Art Group at The Bank Every Wednesday 10am-1pm. Weekly drop-in group. Bring your own materials and meet likeminded creatives!

Box Fit by R Fitness Wednesday 6.40pm (term time) at Dove Hall.

Contact Richard Balaam 07970 328052.

Busy Bees Knit & Natter Weekly on Wednesdays, alternating between The Bank Arts Centre 1.15pm-3.15pm and The Michael Burke Wellness Centre 10am-1pm. Friendly drop-in group. All abilities welcome. £2 per person. 07931 538548 busybeesknitandnatter@gmail.com Chair Stretch and Balance Wednesdays at 1pm-2pm. 1st Eye Scout Hut. £12.

Contact Michaela info@michaelawindsor.com

Dance with Jane Wednesdays from January 2026. Simple stretch and dance for all ages and abilities 2-3pm in Town Hall Eye. £5 drop in. Please use back door. New pupils please call 07714006470 Eye Country Market Every Wednesday in Eye Town Hall (excluding January), usual hours 10-11.30am. Everyone welcome. Sally Sparrow 01379 873315 Eye Karate and Fitness Club All ages and abilities welcome. Juniors 6-7pm, adults 7-8pm Eye Saints Community Boules Club Come and join us on Wednesday and Sunday between 10am and 12noon on the playing fields at Eye Community Centre Contact. Ian 07528 907114 or Eira eirajane@btinternet.com 07974 420206 Folk Night at The Bank Monthly 2nd Wednesday 7.15-10pm. Bring your own instruments and take part, or enjoy listening. £3 contribution requested.

Kettlebell Training by R Fitness Wednesday 9am at The Pennings. Contact Richard Balaam 07970 328052.

Pilates Borough of Eye Bowls Club on Wednesdays at 9.30am and 10.30am. Mixed ability class and beginners welcome. Contact, Louise 07790 580522.

THURSDAY

Eye Arts Guild Every Thursday at Eye Bowls Club 10am-12.30pm for practice and tutored sessions with outdoor sessions in summer. Contact Harriet Bowes hb.challinor@gmail.com Eye Women’s Institute 2nd Thursday of month at 2pm, Eye Community Centre. Lynn Clark (Secretary) 07736 407195 Friendship Group Every Thursday 10am-12pm. Michael Burke Centre.

Contact Joan Gilbey 07855191741 Mat Pilates Thursdays 6pm & 7pm at 1st Eye Scout Hut. £12.

Contact Michaela on info@michaelawindsor.com Pickleball Ever wondered what Pickleball is all about?

Why not give it a try on Thursdays 5.15-7.15pm, Hartismere School Dance studio. All ages welcome.

First session is free. Contact John or Steph on 07904910284 / jsdakin@sky.com

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Regular events cont.

FRIDAY

Cinema at Eye 4th Friday of each month except December.

7.30pm at Eye Community Centre. Tickets from The Handyman or contact Kit Brinkley 07947 414968 Citizen’s Advice Mid Suffolk Face to Face Advice Sessions Drop-into Eye Library Free every Friday morning 9.15am-12.30pm.

01449 676060 or advice@midsuffolkcab.org.uk Explorer Scout Unit Every Friday during term time from 7.30-9.30pm for boys and girls aged 14-18 years old at Scout Headquarters on Wellington Road.

Emma Tamsett emma@eyescouts.org.uk Eye Archives You are welcome to come to see the archives at the Michael Burke Wellbeing Centre on a Friday, 10am-12pm. Contact Anne Willoughby 01379 870298 for details.

Eye Bach Choir Rehearsals every Fridays during term time 7.309.30pm. Eye Town Hall. New members welcome.

Enquiries: membership@eyebachchoir.co.uk Eye Cricket Club Seniors Seniors nets Fridays from 6:15pm until dark starting on Friday, May 3 and subsequent Fridays. New members welcome to come along.

Contact Ross Stannard 07590994001 Eye Karate and Fitness Club All ages and abilities welcome. Juniors 6.307.30pm. Adults 7.30-8.30pm Hartismere Hospital League of Friends Coffee and Chat 2nd Friday in the month, 10am-12noon and 1-3pm.

The Michael Burke Well-being Centre. Beverley Goddard 01379 388682

TELL US ABOUT YOUR REGULAR EVENTS IN EYE

Please email the editor at editoreyemag@ gmail.com by 5th of the month, for content to appear in the following issue.

Open Church Dove River Church. You are welcome to pop in 9:30-11:30 on Fridays, in term time for tea/coffee and a chat. Toys are available for little ones.

SUNDAY

Ballroom and Latin Dance Eye Community Centre 7.30-10pm once a fortnight.

Theresa 01379 308516 or mobile 07709565875 Bereavement & Support group 2nd Sunday of the month from 2-4pm at The Hexagon. Presented by Susan Whymark Funeral Services. 01379 871168.

Bootcamp by R Fitness Sunday 9am at Eye Scout Hut. Contact Richard Balaam 07970 328052.

Eye Saints Community Boules Club Come and join us on Wednesday and Sunday between 10am-12noon on the playing fields at Eye Community Centre. Contact Ian 07528 907114 or Eira 07974 420206 Eye Town Moors Woodland Society Volunteer Day 3rd Sundays at Eye Town Moors and Woodlands 10am-12noon. Meet by car park.

Chris Willoughby 01379 870298.

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Ss Peter & Paul Church Sung Mass is held every Sunday at 10.45am at Church Street, Eye. Please check the website: www.eyeparishchurch.org for additional services.

Waveney Wanderers First Sunday of each month usually setting off at 10.30am from a local meeting point and cycling at a fairly gentle pace, usually includes a pub lunch.

Contact: georgie.lopham@gmail.com

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• Door to door dial-a-ride service • Weekly members outings throughout the year • Group hires for not-for-profit organisations BORDERHOPPA OUTINGS FOR JULY 2026 Thurs 2nd – The Foundry Garden Centre, Tasburgh - £10.00 Mon 6th – Breakfast at Stoke Ash White Horse – Dial-a-ride Wed 8th – Bury Market Day (Long Stratton and Pulham areas) - £18.00 Thurs 9th – Tea & Cakes at Dutch Barn Nursery, Blo Norton – Dial-a-ride Mon 13th – Highway Garden & Leisure - £15.00 Wed 15th – Bury Market Day (Harleston and Eye areas) - £18.00 Thurs 16th – B&M and Beccles Town Centre - £15.00 Mon 20th – Lowestoft Dunelm and Town or Seafront - £20.00 Thurs 23rd – Wroxham - £18.00 Mon 27th – Sheringham - £25.00 Thurs 30th – Halesworth and Lunch at Dunwich - £20.00 To book or for more information please call 01379 854800 or visit our website www.borderhoppa.org

• Water Softeners New Sales, Service and Repairs

• Drinking Water Systems • Boiling Water Taps • Salt Deliveries Tablet and Blocks

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What’s on

LINDEN HOUSE 16 Lambseth Street, Eye OPEN DAYS 22nd July 2026 5th August 2026 19th August 2026 Tours 10.30am - 12.30pm include talk, refreshments and house tour.

Bookings at www.historichouses.org Group Tours can also be arranged through the above website.

Walk your way to health Come along to our volunteer-led Wellbeing Walks Be more active, meet new people, and explore our beautiful county

Wellbeing Walks in Eye Tuesday 2nd June Tuesday 7th July Tuesday 4th August Tuesaday 1st September Walks start at 10:30am and last for 90 minutes.

Meeting point is the Pennings Nature Reserve Car Park, Ludgate Causeway, IP23 7NH. No need to book, you can just turn up on the day.

The Wellbeing Walks are led by trained volunteers.

All walks are graded to suit ability.

Find your local walks today ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/wellbeing-walksgroups/ramblers-wellbeing-walks-suffolk Feel Good Suffolk is a collaboration between Suffolk County Council, Ipswich Borough Council, West Suffolk Council, East Suffolk Council, and Babergh& Mid-Suffolk District Council

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