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OCTOBER 2026
What’s inside Solar farm update Garden centre Nature notes Dog biscuits receipe Regular events What’s On EyeSpy
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ello and welcome to the October issue of The Eye Magazine. As I'm writing this I'm happy to say I can hear rain tapping on my living room window! Thank you for the message about the Eco power solar farm, that will take over our beautiful countryside. I hope we can all come together as a town and community to voice our concerns. A few of us are putting together a group called Eye Action and will be having a meeting to share the information about the huge solar farm with anyone who can make it. I think you may be shocked by the scale and will realise how it will change Eye, and not for the better. If you enjoy taking walks around the Eye countryside, if this goes ahead, it won't be beautiful views it will be acres and acres of tall Solar panels. Please join me and others if you can on the 28th October at the Community Centre and see the plans. Eco Power want us to believe this is going ahead and we can't change that. Let’s show
them that we aren't going to make it easy for them, and we will fight them and their plans! Please keep getting in touch and sharing events with us, so we can put them in the magazine. Thank you to Drone Vision Norfolk for filming the areas that the planned Solar farm will be and substation. The film will be shown at the meeting. Hope to see you at The Eye Community centre 6-8pm on the 28th October, please come along and see for yourself.
Contents 6
Solar Farm update
10 Cinema at Eye 13
Lucy's news
15 Nature notes 18
Eye Town Moors
22 Garden centre 26 The Rainbow Tree 29 Health Centre update 31
Citizen's Advice
36 Sean's food stories 40 Embracing mental well-being 43 Reader's letters 43 Fly-tipping 44 Dove River Church 45 The Bank 46 Regular events 49 What's on
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So is the stable door shut on
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um’d and ah’d quite a bit before including the Solar Farm article in the centre of last month’s magazine but I’m glad I did as I’ve never had so much feedback from Eye residents. I was feeling overwhelmed as I said, and after conversations with people closer to the project now feel able to share my research. I know that Councillor Brandon has written in this magazine on this subject before and will be invited to do so again but I feel a recap is helpful just to put this article in context. Large national infrastructure projects such as this one are not subject to the ‘normal’
planning process and decided by our district council. They are approved nationally and the final decision rests with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (formerly Ed Milliband now Miatta Fahnbulleh). The blunt truth is that, to date, it appears that all applications on solar farm projects have been successful. We must work to change this. Several people have told me that the first they heard of this project was from a news item on Look East in February 2025. This was followed some days later by a leaflet drop by EcoPower Suffolk (EPS) but the damage had been done. Stage
1 (non-statutory consultation) was carried out by EPS between 10th March and 22nd April 2025. Stage 2 (statutory consultation) was carried out between 22nd June and 16th August 2026. EPS will now review any feedback and develop their project design and have stated that it intends to apply for the DCO in early 2027. So is the stable door shut? Well yes in part. EPS is unlikely to consider any comments received after the August 16th deadline expired as they don’t have to. Fortunately our elected representatives were aware of this and I was surprised and slightly reassured about the
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n the proposed solar farm? number and quality of their consultation returns sent in. You can look these up if you are so minded but nothing in them will change. Also they are up to 140 pages long and I think we need to concentrate on the future. The following people and organisations contributed to the process to date by visiting Eye and drafting and signing off submissions and I would like to thank them all:
officers who visited sites
Our member of parliament, Adrian Ramsey – site visits and support
Three political parties are represented above and there appears to be no doubt that they are working together in opposing this application as it is currently formulated. This needs this to continue, backed by the community.
Suffolk County Council – Lead Councillor for NSIPs Cllr Tristan Gale, Cllr Richard Rout (former lead for NSIPs), Cllrs Lloyd and Mittuch (county councillors for Eye during the consultation process) who all visited. Officers who visited sites Babergh/MidSuffolk District Council – Cllr Lucy Elkin and
Eye Town Council – Cllr Tunie Brandon and town clerk (All comments are displayed on relevant web-sites) The Brome Avenue Residents Group – specifically formed for this project and awarded formal stakeholder status by EPS – co-ordinator Andrew Campbell
As I have said the amount of information prepared came as a surprise. There is no point in addressing how some people seemed not to know about this so let’s move forward. We
must resolve to become more involved in this project and back our elected leaders. I will make sure that our councillors have space in this magazine to keep communications going. The consultation stage may have finished but we can still challenge as proposals become public and potentially attend the proceedings. I would say that the stable door is not yet quite bolted and we must make the best of the opportunities we still have. So what can we do? Everyone I have spoken to laments the imbalance of power between the communities and big business on projects such as these. I mentioned the Secretary of State earlier and it seems that the decision is undertaken by one person. So let’s start now by signing a petition against this decision making.
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Sign the petition ‘Stop a single Minister having the final say on infrastructure projects’. You can google this and its open until 26th November and its open until 26th November 2026. Several people I spoke to in Eye had signed it already. I feel that consultation has been awful right from the start by EPS so let’s say so and I stand by the key objections that I listed in last month’s article and we must note how
they are addressed in the forthcoming design proposals. But there’s more. We know very little about EPS other that they are a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed for this project which, I am told, is not unusual. Preliminary investigation (and I must stress unofficial) is that the parent company is Israeli. The consultation meetings which did take place revealed that all the manufacture of the panels will take place in China and that after use they will be sold to
(?dumped on) Africa. No homes locally will receive any electricity. So in summary then: GAINERS – lucky local land owners, Chinese manufacturers, overseas shareholders LOSERS – our community in so many ways. We cannot let this happen without a fight.
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Find out what a solar farm this acres size looks like
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Solar farm proposals – know the facts Please join us in the stand against the ‘Eco Power Suffolk’ solar farm proposals surrounding Eye. We need to fight for our countryside now - otherwise our open spaces, local wildlife habitats and agriculture may be lost. A film by Drone Vision Norfolk will show a virtual reality of the proposals, giving a clearer look at the impact a giant solar farm will have on our community. Come along to view the plans and discuss your concerns.
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Lucy’s news Update from the District Council All change (again) as government pauses local government reform In early September the government announced it had paused the Local Government Reform process, intended to bring in new unitary councils for our area. It’s not yet clear when this process will resume or how this will now look. It’s frustrating not to have certainty, making it more difficult to plan and prepare. However, the government has clarified that the election in May next year will now be for the existing District Councils, using the current Ward boundaries.
Rooftop solar for businesses Mid Suffolk District Council continues to push for more solar on rooftops, and is helping local businesses to install rooftop solar through the Solar for Business scheme. Two businesses at Eye Airfield were among the first to benefit, with 250 solar panels installed earlier this year.
Switch together scheme to help Suffolk residents cut heating bills and carbon emissions With energy bills rising, Suffolk’s public sector organisations have partnered with Switch Together, a community group-buying scheme, to help residents in Suffolk move away from inefficient heating systems.
Through the government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme, eligible homeowners in England can already receive a grant of £7,500 toward an air source heat pump, or £9,000 for households currently heating with oil or LPG. Switch Together then brings groups of residents together to get improved installation prices. For more information see https://sustainablesuffolk.org.uk/ what-we-do/projects/switchtogether-suffolk
EV chargers in Eye The electric vehicle (EV) chargers at Cross Street are unfortunately still out of action (at the time of writing) due to a problem with the electricity supply. Work is underway to solve this. In the meantime, the EV chargers in the nearby Buckshorn Lane car park remain operational for residents and visitors.
Applications welcome for the Locality grant for small community projects Applications are welcome for District’s Locality Award grant. This is a small grant fund for community groups and projects in this Ward. It’s a straightforward application process. If your group is interested in finding out more, please do get in touch as soon as possible. Full details can also be found here: https://www. midsuffolk.gov.uk/w/localityawards
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Nature Notes Intelligent Slime It’s not a plant, nor is it animal or fungus — and despite the name, definitely not a mould. Slime mould was crawling around before the dinosaurs, quietly proving you don’t need a brain to be clever. It’s basically a single-celled amoeba that can crawl. It can also communicate and join together with other like-minded amoebas to move as one. Around a thousand species slither through rotting vegetation, snacking on bacteria, fungi and yeast. Some even thrive in deserts and the icy edges of Antarctica. And the party trick? For something that looks like bright yellow goo, slime mould can work its was through a maze surprisingly fast, homing in on hidden food like a goo-based GPS. Adrian Barnard | www.wildhaven.art
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Community update The Eye Town Moors Woodland Society PHILLIP WILCOX-MOORE, CHAIR, EYE TOWN MOORS WOODLAND SOCIETY is important to us, so if you've noticed a path getting blocked, please do let us know.
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y the time you read this, we'll likely have had a proper soaking, the ponds will be full to the brim, and the ditches will be flowing like rapids. But as I write this, the ponds and ditches across the moors are still unseasonably empty, a stark reminder of just how dry it’s been this year, and the impact drought has on the environment. However, we have had a little rain since my last article and it’s triggered a sudden burst of growth, particularly the comfrey that’s widespread throughout the woods. Paths that were dry and perfectly walkable a few weeks ago are now getting swallowed up, which is why our next few volunteer work parties will be focussing on tackling this as well as all the other jobs on the list!! Keeping the woods accessible for everyone
Looking ahead to autumn and winter, the Woodland Trust's instructions on small woodland management is a useful guide for what we'll be turning our attention to next. According to the guide this is the time of year to check tree guards and remove any that are no longer needed, we have quite a few of these so will be checking. It’s also a good time to get on with pruning while the sap is low, which is kinder to the trees and we'll be carefully planning more intensive tree work to avoid disturbing nesting birds and hibernating wildlife, as we always do.
Regarding our trees, you'll remember we completed a full tree survey back in December 2025 with funds granted by Councillor Lucy Elkin and the community fund. Finances allowing, we're hoping to start acting on its recommendations in the coming months. That work will depend heavily on our volunteers, alongside the partnerships we've built with Garnham Trees and Mike Smith Garden Works, both of whom have been generous with their time and expertise. Then there's the Scout bridge. We know it’s well overdue for replacement, and we have the funds set aside to do it but we need to do the groundwork first.
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Good foundations are essential if the new bridge is going to last, so there's a fair bit of volunteer preparation to get right before any new bridge building can begin. We'd rather take the time now than end up replacing it again in a few years. So, apologies if this delay is causing frustration to our visitors. As ever, there's loads to do in the woods and never quite enough time/hands to do it. If you've got a bit of spare time, we'd love to see you at a work party. Volunteers with environmental or woodland management knowledge are brilliant to have, but honestly, that's not a requirement. Enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in will do just fine. The more volunteers we have, the more we can get done and keep improving the woods for everyone.
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A sign of plants to come
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e opened our mini garden centre ‘Bloomsbury East’ in Eye in the spring, during which time Suffolk received barely 33% of its average spring rainfall. The dry spring was then followed by the UK’s hottest summer on record. 2026 is likely a bellwether for things to come. With the impact of the changing climate on gardens in mind, I headed down to Beth Chatto’s beautiful gardens near Colchester, for some inspiration and to see what thrived in her ‘dry garden’ this year. Chatto was the doyenne of choosing the ‘right’ plant for the ‘right’ place – they never water the borders other than when they are newly planted. Selecting species to suit the aspect, exposure and soil conditions certainly is more ecological – requiring less intervention, whilst giving better results. The dry garden was a lot more colourful when I last visited it in September, nearly 20 years ago. This year’s drought had been too much even for some of the carefully chosen drought-tolerant plants. There were some genus that were clear winners though: lots of verbena, salvia, catmint, hyssop, bergenia, cistus, artemisia, and ornamental grasses had done well. Numerous hylotelephium (formerly sedum) and some caryopteris were in full bloom and covered in bees. There were a few plants that I expected might have coped
better, including some eryngium and santolina. The santolina was however starting to ‘green’ up, as were some phlomis and many varieties of euphorbia. I made detailed notes about which species and cultivars I might stock and recommend as particularly drought-tolerant once the shop reopens. While we may need to use more drought-tolerant plants in our future gardens, it’s not necessarily just a case of adding sun-loving Mediterranean types to our borders. For those of us gardening on well-draining sandy soil, this might well be a great solution. However, for those gardening on clay, the winter-wet may be too much for lavender and cistus. The answer to hot dry summers and soggy winter soil lies in choosing plants that are more adaptable. Planting designers have been specifying such plants for use in rain gardens for some time, selecting those
that enjoy baking in hot dry summers, but that will also endure sitting in waterlogged ground for short spells. Some great rain garden/adaptable plants include persicaria, ajuga, achillea, leucanthemum, echinacea, and deschampsia and panicum ornamental grasses.
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There are also ways to improve less than ideal soil to help your plants cope with climate change. By digging large amounts of grit into clay, you will improve drainage for wet winters. Adding well-rotted manure or similar to sandy soil will benefit the soil structure, improving both nutrient and moisture retention during periods of drought. Covering borders with an organic mulch not only helps to keep the weeds at bay, and feeds the soil, but prevents the sun from evaporating moisture off as quickly. Alternatively by using raised beds you can match the soil type to your chosen plants. We closed our little garden centre in early August to add the shop and cafe building on. The construction is well
underway, but has taken a bit longer than hoped. As we still have quite a lot to do, we have taken the decision to delay the reopening for a few months so that we can get it all just right. When we reopen we will be stocked up with lovely indoor and outdoor plants, pots and other goodies. We will be featuring many garden plants that will thrive in our changing climate, and will be happy to advise on good replacements for any plants that didn’t survive this summer! Check our ‘Bloomsbury East’ Facebook, Instagram and website pages for more information on adaptable and drought-tolerant plants. We will also be sharing our relaunch date once we get closer to the time. By Anne-Marie Stevens
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the sheer volume of children needing something extra. Susan and Louise, in their roles within funeral service, had also had the same difficulties which led them to decide a group for children’s bereavement was necessary and led them to start The Rainbow Tree. Lucy then approached Susan to ask if it was thought this would be something we could set up ourselves. The Rainbow Tree was then created.
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he Rainbow Tree was set up in July 2025 by Lucy Day, Susan Whymark and Louise Wiseman to support and give a safe space for children under 16 who live with a bereavement following a significant loss. Lucy, a human givens psychotherapist with years of experience working around children and young people who
have experienced difficulties, approached Susan, a funeral director for 30 years and her colleague Louise who both work at Susan Whymark Funeral Service locally.
The group, specifically created to support children and their families or carers, following the loss of a significant person or people in their lives, now meets on the last Saturday of the month at Roydon Village Hall 10am to 12pm and is facilitated by Lucy, Susan and Louise.
Lucy was finding it difficult to find somewhere to signpost children for focussed bereavement care due to larger children bereavement charities being over subscribed due to
Every month the first part of the meeting is an activity designed to create discussion or promote exploration of feelings, the second half is an activity designed to promote a joint
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activity like baking, playing a game or just letting off steam on the field or in the hall. Anyone can attend and referral is easy. If an adult feels a child would benefit from the group, they can simply email rainbowtreehelp@gmail.com. During the sessions, it is suggested the child is left for the 2 hours, however, if it is felt the child can't be left, there is a separate room where the guardian can stay for the duration of the session. Lucy, Louise and Susan facilitate the group every month all have DBS checks and hold current first aid certificates. The rainbow tree is in the process of becoming a registered charity and functions entirely on grants and donations. Lucy, Louise and Susan and Emma Aldridge, their treasurer, are all trustees.
On 3rd July 2026 the Rainbow Tree was very proud to win the South Norfolk District Council, Connecting Communities Award and £250 for the charity as winners. Lucy, Louise, Susan and Emma would like to say a special thank you to Hallie Martin, Chris Mayers, Nena Jukes and Stradbroke School among others, for unwavering support through donations and books for our library. Without the grants and donations they receive it wouldn’t be possible to keep providing this much needed service.
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Eye Health Centre UPDATE ON THE DROP KERB SITUATION The Health Centre partners (the doctors) have agreed to finance the drop kerb. In addition the whole of the paving area outside the entrance to the Health Centre will be replaced and levelled.. This should be completed during September. Also the disabled parking spaces `will be moved to just opposite the Entrance and will be identified by notices at the back of the car parking spaces. This will also occur during September. The original spaces will be “blacked out “and will revert to normal parking spaces.
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I finished school in the summer and since then I’ve applied for countless jobs, but I’m not having any luck - most companies don’t even bother getting back to me. It’s really getting me down - what can I do to be more successful? Navigating your first steps into the world of work can be really daunting. If you’re struggling to find a job, you’re not alone. Nearly one million young people aged 16 to 24 in the UK are not in education, employment or training. Clearly, there are some big structural and economic issues that are making it hard for young people to find work, but there are still things you can do. When you’re applying for a job, it’s vital to do your homework. Make sure you’ve done your research about both the role and the employer and adjust your CV to fit the position you’re applying for. Employers will usually want to know why you’re interested in working for them specifically, so take some time to look into who they are and their values as an organisation. Then discuss how they align with what you’re looking for in a role in your application. Be cautious about using AI. When you’re feeling the pressure to get out as many applications as possible, it can be tempting to turn to AI to help you write your CV, cover letter or application form. But employers can usually tell when you’ve used AI, and some may use AI detection tools when screening your application. It might put them off wanting to progress your application, so it’s best to always use your own words. 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.
If you’re worried about your lack of experience, one way to make your CV stand out from the crowd is to try volunteering. Not only will you gain vital skills and work experience but also make a positive difference to people’s lives. For example, volunteering in your local Citizens Advice service can give you office experience and customer service skills - you can find out more about opportunities in your area on our website. If you’re struggling financially, you should check what benefits you’re able to get. If you’re over 18 (or in some cases 16 or 17), not in education or training, and you have less than £16,000 in savings or other investments, you may be eligible for Universal Credit. You might also be able to get 'new style' Jobseeker’s Allowance for up to six months while you look for a job. You can check what benefits you can get on the Citizens Advice website. And lastly, job hunting can take a real toll on your mental wellbeing. Endless applications, back-to-back rejections or being ghosted entirely can all chip away at your self-esteem and affect your mental health. If you’re finding it tough, there’s help and support available. You can reach out to organisations like StudentMinds, try YoungMinds or get in touch with Mind - you don’t have to face it alone.
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‘To Be Our Best.’ Is Your Child Starting School in September 2027? Book a personal appointment to view the School on 01379 783376 or Email office@mellisprimaryschool.org Find out more about us by visiting www.mellis.suffolk.sch.uk or Instagram: search for ‘mellisceprimaryschool’
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Sean’s food stories
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’m not a writer by any stretch of the imagination, I’m a cook. So, when I first started writing articles for the Eye magazine, I figured that by getting local people engaged with what I was doing by involving them as much as possible, I could hold enough interest in the food that my amateur writing skills would, on the most part go unnoticed! This month I need not worry too much, as the recipe I have prepared is aimed at a very specific section of the community. A group that I feel definitely deserves some recognition and one, that as far as I am aware is unable to read. I am of course talking about my most favorite Eye residents of all. Dogs. Now I don’t know about you, but I feel it’s been a tough Summer for our 4-legged fur babies and my little one has certainly struggled with the intense heat this year. She has spent the best part of the last 3 months stuck indoors dreaming of the day she can run around out in the open again. And for a while I thought maybe that day
“She has spent the best part of the last 3 months stuck indoors dreaming of the day she can run around out in the open again.”
wouldn’t come. It’s a horrible feeling not being able to explain to her that not allowing her outside is in her best interests. For too long now I have been feeling maximum guilt, especially when I am being given the eyes that say “Why are you depriving me of my W-A-L-K-I-E-S?”. So now that the weather seems to have cooled down somewhat. Not only is she able to get out more regularly, I also feel the need to make up for the time she has lost by spoiling her even more than I normally would! Much like her Daddy, the offer of an edible treat is always a sure-fire way to bring a little joy into her world; and these Dog Bone biscuits are the perfect way to let your best friend know how much you care about them and get tails wagging with excitement!
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Dog Bone Biscuits
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Makes 24 large bones or 100 small
Pre-heat the oven to 170c/Gas mark 3. Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl, add the oatmeal and porridge oats and mix together. Make a well in the Centre and add in the rest of the ingredients mixing well into a fairly sticky dough.
250g Whole meal flour 125g Fine oatmeal 125g Porridge oats 150ml Sunflower oil 2 Eggs (lightly beaten) 200g Carrots (finely grated) 2 tsp Caraway seeds 2 Tbsp Chopped parsley
Dust a clean surface with a little flour, turn out the dough and kneed for a few minutes until the dough is smooth and pliable. Place the dough between 2 sheets of lightly floured grease proof paper. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to about a 5mm thickness and remove the top paper. Cut out biscuits using the bone cutter (I picked up an assortment of sizes from Amazon for a few pounds but you can use any shape cutter you may have) and place onto a baking tray lined with grease proof paper. Bake for about 50 minutes or until crisp and lightly golden. Once removed from the oven place on a wire rack to cool. These biscuits will last up to 2 months in an airtight container and are served best with a liberal dash of SIT and PAW! Tip- After cutting the biscuits poke a whole at one end of the bone with a wooden skewer. Once cooked and cooled the biscuits can be tied with a ribbon and hung on your tree as a little edible treat.
For Sammie, your kindness and laughter lives on in our hearts
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EMB RACING M ENT AL W E L L - B EIN G
Lovely things by Anne Beckett-Allen, founding funeral director of Rosedale and Mental health First Aid Instructor
L
ast weekend was full of lovely things. I went to the wedding of two friends, followed the next day by a fellowship lunch at my church to welcome our new leaders, and then an 18th birthday party. mental health can become overloaded, even when the things filling our lives are good things. We tend to associate stress with difficult circumstances such as work pressures, illness or bereavement, but sometimes there is no particular crisis. There is too much going on.
I genuinely wanted to be at all three. Each event was something I was looking forward to and, in many ways, it was a very happy weekend. By the end of it, though, I was completely wiped out. As a natural introvert, several days of conversation, noise and constant interaction had left me feeling overwhelmed and mentally drained. By the time I got home, I found myself feeling snappy and irritable with my family. In the end I took myself and Buster out for a long walk and thought about how easily our
Too many places to be, too many decisions to make, too many messages waiting for a reply and too many weekends booked up weeks in advance. None may be bad in themselves, but together they can leave us feeling as though our brain has too many tabs open. We may become impatient over small things, struggle to concentrate or find even simple decisions tiring. Sometimes, like me, we become shorttempered with the people closest to us when our internal resources finally run out. There are times when the diary cannot be simplified very much. We can’t always remove the demands, but we can think more carefully about how we move through them. Creating small gaps between commitments can help. We often imagine that rest has
to mean a free afternoon or a quiet weekend, but sometimes ten minutes can make a difference. Sitting in the car for a few minutes, walking around the block, having a cup of tea without answering emails or stepping outside for a minute of deep breathing can give our minds a chance to settle. It is also worth being realistic about what we can manage, rather than measuring ourselves against other people. Knowing our own limits is not weakness, it is self-awareness. Saying no occasionally is part of that too. Perhaps the question is not always, “Can I fit this in?” but, “What will this cost me in time and energy?” I am also learning to schedule recovery time rather than hoping it will appear. If I know I have a busy weekend, perhaps I do not need to fill Monday evening as well. At home I sometimes say, “my social battery has expired”, and everyone knows what I mean. Perhaps most importantly, we need to stop thinking of rest as something we have to earn. If we wait until everything is finished and the diary is empty, we may be waiting for a very long time.
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Reader’s letter
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ear Editor, The government is warning of food shortages this winter. Where is the food going to come from to feed our families? When food was rationed in wartime, in order to feed our nation, the government started initiatives like dig for victory. Why not now? This is no time to be giving over prime farmland to inefficient solar energy generation. Solar panels don't work at night, they don't work when its cloudy, they pollute the local environment and they degrade, creating a disposal problem. Nowadays the government seems preoccupied with questionable Net Zero targets, having scant regard for the effects of their policies. Policies that are in danger of causing a sharp reduction in all carbon based life forms including, men, women and children. We can't live on solar energy! 2,200 acres planted
with crops to help feed our local population would help, it would also take some pressure off national food supplies. Now is not the time to destroy good quality farmland in exchange for the pie in the winter sky notion that these solar panel will help supply any meaningful amount of sustainable energy. We need food this winter to keep our families alive. Kind regards, Carlo Weeks
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Dove River Church THE MODERN PARABLES
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have often wondered what stories or parables Jesus would have told if he’d have started his ministry today, and in the UK.
Jesus often spoke with Parables to try and convey to the people around him what God’s kingdom is like. He often used stories with a familiar context for those listening. There’s the parable of the lost sheep, the prodigal son, the Good Samaritan, the wise and foolish builders, the sower and many more.
#Findmysheep
So what about the parable of the lost sheep? Shepherding was a common vocation across the Judean countryside. Cultural and religious tradition frequently used the image of a shepherd to represent leaders or God Himself (such as in Psalm 23), making a shepherd searching for a single lost sheep an instantly recognisable image of care and responsibility.
boundary fence.
If Jesus were speaking to a farming community in the UK today perhaps it would go like this…
Back at the farmhouse, the farmer opens the local Farmers WhatsApp Group and messages his neighbours: "Found #42 safe in the ditch!" Three local farmers reply with celebratory thumbs-up and sheep emojis, glad the lost animal is accounted for.
A farmer manages a flock of 100 sheep fitted with smart GPS tags linked to an app. An alert pops up on his smartphone at 7:00 PM: "Sheep #42 stationary in Sector 4 for over two hours." A severe weather warning for heavy rain and freezing wind is active on the BBC Weather app for the area. The farmer secures the remaining 99 sheep inside a secure, poly-tunnel barn with fresh feed and automatic waterers. He grabs his waterproof coat, headlight, and his electric quad bike to navigate the rugged, muddy terrain. He follows the real-time blinking blue dot on his tracking app, around rocky outcrops in the dark. As he gets closer to the location the tracker fails, but he is close enough to hear the Ewe’s call. He finds Ewe #42 stuck in a deep drainage ditch, tangled in old barbed wire left by a previous
He cuts her free with his battery powered wire cutters, and gently pulls her out of the ditch using his quad bike’s built in winch and rescue skid. He lifts the sheep onto the back rack of his quad bike and drives her safely back to the warm barn.
Perhaps the story changes with a change of location and time period. But what comes through is that God knows where we are and he is willing to go out there and rescue us. He sent Jesus to find you and rescue you, because he loves you. I wonder what other modern parables would sound like, maybe there’s a Good Samaritan story in a school, where someone needs help and it’s the one who is considered an outsider who steps up to support. Sometimes the parables of the bible may feel like they are from another time and place…but the message within each one of them is worth the time to study, because in these stories you will find the truth. And that is timeless. Joe Aiken
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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 and Fitness Class 1.30pm at the Hexagon, based around a dynamic stretch and warm up, cardio work, strength training, stretching and cool down ending with a short meditation. Classes £10 per session. 1-1 PT available £35 per session. By Marion Davis. 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
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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 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 Strength and Fitness Class 5.15pm at the Hexagon, based around a dynamic stretch and warm up, cardio work, strength training, stretching and cool down ending with a short meditation. Classes £10 per session. 1-1 PT available £35 per session. By Marion Davis. Tea Dances At Eye Community Centre 2-4pm on the first three Tuesdays of the month. Contact Teresa 01379 308516 / 07709565875. 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.
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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 6:30-7:45pm at The Stoke Ash Centre. Contact Helen Soper eyebrownies1@gmail.com 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. Tel: 07714 526 755 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. Seated Chair Exercise Class 4.30pm at the Hexagon. Chair based group is building strength and stamina for those less active or able, building on strength and mobility. This also includes warm up, strength exercises, cool down and stretches and meditation. Classes £10 per session. 1-1 PT available £35 per session. By Marion Davis.
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. Norma Salmon (Secretary) 07951 632870 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. 07714 526 75 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
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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
THE EYE-TO-EYE DIRECTORY An updated version of the Eyeto-Eye Directory is now available, and can be obtained by emailing e2edirectory@gmail.com It contains details of local clubs, societies, charities and services available in our community.
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What’s on COULD YOU HELP BORDERHOPPA? We're looking for a few new volunteer Trustees to join the Borderhoppa board and help guide our community transport charity. You don't need previous trustee experience – just an interest in supporting your local community. Skills in areas such as finance, HR, fundraising or marketing are always welcome, but they're certainly not essential. The commitment is small, with board meetings usually held once a month (often less), giving you the chance to make a real difference to people who rely on our services. If you'd like to find out more, please get in touch. Tom Clarke, Operations Manager DDCTA LTD / Borderhoppa Tel : 01379 854800 - www.borderhoppa.org 40 Fuller Road, Harleston, Norfolk. IP20 9EA
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