Leiston & Framlingham area Community News September 2021

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Elmwood Nurseries and Farm Shop Family run business growing and supplying fresh fruit and vegetables to the local area since 1948

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Green Farm Produce Benhall Potatoes • Carrots • Onions • Spinach • Chard • Variety of Salad Leaves • Eggs • Runner Beans • Seasonal fruit & vegetables • New Potatoes • Strawberries • Beetroot all subject to availability

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Tel: 01728 602071

Please call James

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Osteopathy Physiotherapy Spinal Physician Sport & Exercise and AND ASSOCIATES Musculoskeletal Medicine Cognitive Behavioural Therapy osteopathy and physiotherapy Physiotherapy-based Pilates AND ASSOCIATES osteopathy and physiotherapy Tollgate Cottage,Yarmouth Road MRI and Imaging Services Nutrition TollgateWoodbridge, Cottage,Yarmouth Road Melton, IP12 1QF Melton, Woodbridge, IP12 1QF 01394 387818 01394 387818

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Woodbridge Road, Framlingham Tel: 01728 621137 Mob: 07836652002

of SAXMUNDHAM Ltd

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ICATION TOTAL DED Y DENTAL TO QUALIT RE HEALTHCA Paul Brown - Principal Dentist BDS

(Guys Hospital, University of London 1990 LDS RCS Eng) Adv. Cert. Implantology (Camb.)

Cheryl Brown - Dental Hygienist E.D.H / Manager

Accepting New Private and Denplan Patients

(Eastmans, London, 1998)

Ciara Howard BDS • BSC (Hons) Chris Kelly BDS Distinction, 2003 Rishi Patel BDS BSc (Hons) LDS, RCS Hazel Star BDS 2017 PhD, Guys Hospital MSc Izak Hoffman BDS 2021, Madrid Dental Hygienists: Rachel Barnes, Victoria Hough & Angela Leech

Aldeburgh Practice: 167 High Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5AN

Tel: 01728 453333

Next Issue Deadline Date: 15/09/21 Publication Date: 24/09/21

EMERGENCIES SEEN SAME DAY Children seen FREE within NHS (Whilst Government funding available)

Paul and Cheryl Celebrating 24 years of ownership

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Framlingham Practice: 26-28 Bridge Street, Framlingham, IP13 9AH

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Framlingham and Saxmundham Cats Protection September 2021

We were delighted to attend our first fundraising event since the end of 2019. This was at the Fair on the Green in Southwold on the first Sunday in August.

Despite a couple of showers, most of the day was dry. Our small team of volunteers had a successful day selling books, bric-a-brac, giftware and the ever popular tombola.

Date for your diary: Our Christmas Fayre will be at the Village Hall in Reydon, on November 13th. We look forward to seeing our supporters and hope to attract many more new ones.

We'd very much like to hold other events but are in need of more volunteers to help with the organisation. If you feel you'd

Mumsie

Mittens

www.framandsax.cats.org.uk or telephone 01728 723499 for more information about adopting, cats in our care, how to become a member of the branch, event dates, neutering, cat-care leaflets,

how to become a volunteer fundraiser or fosterer, make a donation and other ways you can support us. You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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like to hold a coffee morning or adopt.

Looking for a home: PawsforTea in the garden, we'll be happy to support the event. To Mumsie and Mittens find out more, please call us or (pictured) are a beautiful, playful send an email to: and sweet natured mother and fundraising@framandsax.cats.org.uk. daughter wanting a home Adoption of cats and kittens together. Mumsie is tabby/white has been going well. We're now and just over two years old. Her seeing lots of kittens coming in, daughter Mittens is black and from both feral colonies and from white and just over one year domestic situations. Of course, old. Ideally, they'd like a home homing kittens is usually easy, with no young children, and with but this can be at the detriment access to a safe garden. Patient, of the older cats we have in care. understanding owners will be Kittens may not be the ideal well rewarded as these are such choice for some families and lovely gentle and playful cats, we always like to discuss the and given the chance they will type of home environment with become very affectionate, loyal prospective adopters to ensure and loving companions. Call us to they make the right choices for find out more about them. them and the feline they wish to See our website:

Richard Chivers presenting the Cheque for £250 to Brian Taylor

Hall Farm Pet Shop

Framlingham Freemasons support NHS Day

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hallfarmpetshop@gmail.com

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administers the Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity) was delighted to receive the Cheque from Richard. The money will go towards personal extras for the medical staff when they are on duty.

Freemasons have been actively associated with Framlingham for 213 years since 1808, when Abiff Lodge was formed. It met in a room in the White Hart Public House, later to become the Crown and Anchor (now a private ALAN SMART ELECTRICAL & MAINTENANCE SERVICES dwelling) Fidelity Lodge was ELECSA FULL SCOPE PART P APPROVED. formed in 1848 and purchased the ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, DOMESTIC, LIGHT old school in New Road from the COMMERCIAL, MAINTENANCE, FAULT FINDING. ALAN SMART ELECTRICAL & MAINTENANCE SERVICES Sir Robert Hitcham Trust in 1931, BESPOKE PROJECTS. ALL WORK IS GUARANTEED FROM which it shares with other local WORKMANSHIP AND DEFECTS. FROM A RELIABLE ELECSA FULL SCOPE PART PBENEFIT APPROVED. SOLE TRADER WITH LOW OVERHEADS. ELECTRICALLOCAL CONTRACTING, DOMESTIC, LIGHT COMMERCIAL, Lodges and has been its home FREE ESTIMATES WITH VERY COMPETITIVE RATES MAINTENANCE, FAULT FINDING. BESPOKE PROJECTS. ever since.

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01394 386661 0800 169 4269

TEL No 01728 748 292 MOB No 0779 505 3932 Web: asems@vpweb.co.uk Email: alan1smart@btinternet.com

DAVE CHAPMAN MOT and Service Centre

Formerly of Autofit 12011922

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www.mandrcars.co.uk mandrcars@btconnect.com

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Hall Farm, Aldeburgh, IP15 5JD

sandwiches, sausage rolls etc, and the Worshipful Master Richard Chivers was kept busy keeping everyone supplied with lovely freshly cooked bacon butties.

It was a lovely sunny day and a marquee (loaned by the Framlingham Sports Club) was erected with the NHS banner and flag on display. Everyone had a very enjoyable time and a raffle was held which raised £250, including a generous individual donation by Richard Chivers, whose wife Sandra has been receiving wonderful treatment and care at the Ipswich Hospital during the last year. It was decided that any money raised would be donated to an NHS Charity, and subsequently Brian Taylor (who

• MOTs • Servicing • Tyres • Exhausts • Air Conditioning

• Diagnostics • Cambelts • Brakes • Batteries

8 Betts Avenue, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3HR

Tel: 01473 927927

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We are a small, independent, family-run shop supplying a selection of pet food, wild bird feed and horse supplies. We also stock coal, kindling, logs and salt

The 5th of July was designated by the Government as a national day of celebration to support and thank all the NHS staff for their wonderful commitment and dedication for the last eighteen months during this terrible Covid pandemic. Freemasons across Suffolk and England pledged their support with fundraising activities and opening their Masonic centres and inviting the public to attend.

The Fidelity Lodge at Framlingham Masonic Hall in New Road was no exception and although invited guests were unable to attend, about twenty members of the Fidelity Lodge and their wives and friends came along to show their support. Many of our ladies had made cakes,

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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Deben Rotary news

U3A East Suffolk plans a return to normal activity

The new Rotary year at Deben Rotary is now well under way under the leadership of our new President, Deirdre Griffin. We've resumed meetings at Ufford Park in a Covid-safe manner, and by the time you read this, we'll have held our Charity Golf day, raising money for Woodbridge Riding for the Disabled and our Club charitable trust. We also attended the recent Kesgrave Fun Day, where our golf putting game and 'Splat the Rat' proved to be very popular with the public. Our charity busk is on Saturday September 4th in the Thoroughfare in Woodbridge.

At a recent meeting at Ufford Park, President Deirdre presents our Community Award to Emma Needs, who is the secretary of the Melton Good Neighbours Scheme. During the pandemic, the scheme has given invaluable service to the people of Melton, assisting with shopping, picking up prescriptions and generally

As this is written, it's early days and impossible to predict what the autumn will bring. But u3a East Suffolk is looking forward with optimism and its programme of talks and presentations for members is ready to recommence!

• Monday 20th September: 10:30am-12:30pm. Woodbridge Football Club, 17 Fynn Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4LS. Black Ivory: Britain's part in the slave trade. Presented by Mark Mitchels.

• Monday 27th September: 2pm-4pm. Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Bell Lane, Kesgrave, IP5 1JF. The Musical Theatre of Gilbert and Sullivan. Presented by Bernard Lockett.

• Thursday 7th October: 10:30am-12:30pm. Salvation Army Hall, Felixstowe, IP11 7EL. Life and Survival in Antarctica.

Presented by Dr Peter Clarkson MBE. While all necessary guidance is

supporting the community.

Emma is also a volunteer at Melton Primary School and the East Anglian Children's Hospice (EACH) Charity Shop and has donated her award of £500 to EACH.

taken into account and precautions u3aeastsuffolk.org.uk, call 01473 followed, we strongly advise 401878 or email: members to check on the u3a membership@u3aeastsuffolk.org.uk.

East Suffolk website to avoid unnecessary journeys should meetings need to be cancelled or postponed.

As well as a speaker programme (with presentations in Kesgrave, Woodbridge, Felixstowe and Saxmundham) East Suffolk u3a offers its members the choice of 160+ different interest groups to enjoy. Members can learn about and discuss the arts, history, science, current affairs, converse in foreign languages or participate in walking, dining out, quizzing, practice musical instruments and much more.

Founded in 1982, u3a is a UKwide movement of locally-run interest groups. There are more than 1,000 u3as with over 450,000 members and it's open to everyone who is no longer in full-time work.

If you're interested in joining, please visit the website: www.

Unit 15, Halesworth Business Park, Halesworth IP19 8QJ

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The Suffolk Local History Council

Mills Grammar Would you like to be the Local School reunion

Recorder for Aldeburgh?

The Suffolk Local History Council (SLHC) runs a Recorders Scheme throughout Suffolk.

We administer a network of volunteers to ensure that the 'present' is adequately recorded at local level for the 'future'.

A Recorder will note significant happenings in their parish and collect their local parish magazines, leaflets, election pamphlets and

newspaper cuttings. At the end of each year, they're asked to submit a short report summarising the activities of their parish. The reports are deposited at the Suffolk Record Office and available to future researchers together with the collected items.

If you're interested, please look at the Recorders Pack by visiting: www.slhc.org.uk to acquaint

yourself with the guidelines of the scheme. You do not need to be a historian. You do not need any qualifications, other than an interest in your parish. In return, you'll receive a copy of the SLHC newsletter and be invited to the annual conference specifically for Local Recorders. To volunteer to help in this important work, please contact: recorders@slhc.org.uk.

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Sat 11th September Mills Grammar School Association Summer Reunion and AGM at Thomas Mills High School 2pm-5pm. All Old Girls & Boys are welcome. Traditional 'Mills Tea' is provided.

Kind regards, Liz Kerridge, Treasurer, Mills Grammar School Association 01394 420316.

It seems very unseasonal to be having another summer with no art exhibitions, fetes, garden parties etc. Weekends seem strangely quiet without a visit somewhere involving lots of chat, a cup of tea and some cake and the purchase of raffle tickets. With this in mind, I'm sure we at Thorington are not alone in thinking of getting back to fundraising, trying to get members of the community to contribute their time and effort as well as to dig deep in their wallets. Hopefully, these gatherings can begin again soon with a greater appreciation of the enjoyment that we feel in meeting and communal achievement.

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Meals on Wheels Service Delivered to your door, available 7 days a week To your home or holiday accommodation www.cottagekitchenmealsonwheels.co.uk

01986 873236

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Servicing Halesworth Suffolk & Surrounding Areas

BYEBRUE

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Offering your pets first class care and attention in top quality holiday accommodation VISITS MOST WELCOME Contact Alison

Fun-loving care guaranteed! Grooming also offered

Wissett, Halesworth 01986 785264 www.byebrue.co.uk www.samhaven.co.uk 0814472

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Rosedale Funeral Home

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and will be available from all our branches of Rosedale Funeral Home.

New Beginnings Florists of Distinction Flowers for special occasions • Daily fresh-cut flowers • Hanging baskets, tubs & patio plants • Local flowers now available Open Sunday 12th Sept for Bungay Garden Street Market

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Cooking For One will feature dishes which are ideal to prepare for solo diners who have recently lost a loved one. The book features a wide range of recipes featuring simple dishes for those who may not be used to finding their way around a kitchen. The recipes are wholesome and nutritious, but there are some decadent dishes too.

Cooking For One is the idea of Simon Beckett-Allen, who co-owns Rosedale Funeral Home which has bases around Norfolk and Suffolk. Simon was inspired to create the cookbook in memory of his late sister, who was a chef.

The proceeds of the book (which will be published in September) will support Cruse Bereavement Care, which is the largest charity of its type and supports over 50,000 people dealing with grief each year.

Simon wanted to draw on his own experiences to help others. He said: "I've always found cooking very therapeutic especially when I'm on my own, and preparing food is a very pleasant pastime.

After a bereavement, people can lose the enthusiasm to cook for themselves, and I really hope Cooking for One will help with that."

As well as a wide range of recipes to prepare and dishes to enjoy, there are also stories from the contributors who share their journeys and provide advice and comfort too. The book features contributions from a range of people who have all lost a loved one including Norfolk-based actress Liza Goddard, writer and businessman Sir John Timpson CBE, and popular Norfolk chef Richard Hughes.

As well as highlighting the meals that are important to them, they also share poignant memories of their loved ones.

Simon said: "Cooking for One contains no platitudes about what a great healer time can be. It's a candid account of the raw pain and utter loneliness that grief can bring about. As well as containing delicious recipes, it aims to serve as a handbook designed to help navigate the personal pathway of grief."

The book goes on sale on September 16th, costs £20 and

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Outney Meadow Caravan Park The park is situated beside the River Waveney and Outney Common. The park has a wooded area and open grass pitches.

We have on-site fishing and a canoe hire centre. Within walking distance of Bungay’s pubs, shops and restaurants. We have pitches for touring caravans, motorcaravans and tents.

Open from March-October.

Outney Meadow, Bungay, NR35 1HG

www.outneymeadow.co.uk bookings@outneymeadow.co.uk

01986 892 338

Spindler Self Storage Based in Metfield, convenient Harleston, Bungay and Halesworth Easy access, park right up to the doors to unload Individual 20ft containers, 33.1 Cubic metres of space Full cctv and owner resident on site Container delivery to your premises if preferred New build and secondhand shipping containers always for sale

01986 785335 www.uktruckspares.co.uk spindlers@btconnect.com

Foot Healthcare Professional

Boundary Solutions

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Daniel Burrows 07789 556468

01986 896 404 or 07903 782 681 www.newbeginningsflorist.co.uk

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Hard skin removal Fungal infection Toenail cutting General foot healthcare management

Home visits available in Suffolk & Norfolk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Contact Louise: 07554 818052 171008

bestfootforward.louise@gmail.com

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• 50ltr • Perfect for use on beds, borders, pots & containers • £6.25 each

High Energy Fat Balls

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C.W.Ellis (Halesworth)Ltd

Tony Brown’s Funeral Service Established 1979

Owners of the Greenwood Burial Ground, Farnham

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From £90 Free delivery to Halesworth and surrounding areas Telephone: 01986 782301 or 01379 608249

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The Funeral Parlour, New Cut, Saxmundham, IP17 1EH Tel: 01728 603108 Email: tb.fs@virgin.net Website: tonybrownfuneralservices.co.uk

WENHASTON TILING All floor and wall tiling undertaken

Tree Pruning Reductions, Felling, Stump grinding, wood chips supplied Fully insured. NPTC trained staff

call Robert on

Telephone 01986 875036 or 07768 181315

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07980 953138

General Builder

• FITTED

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• BATHS-SHOWERS

• BATHROOM AIDS • WETROOMS TEL NO - 01986 835847 MOB NO - 07596 932246 906908

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Extensions, Renovations, Plastering Free quotations Tel: 07826 766375 or 01986 469692

General garden maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, planting and fence painting.

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FULLY INSURED

BRIAN DAGLISH

STUART FOSTER

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

PETER’S PEST CONTROL

Local • Trustworthy • Reliable Based in Halesworth 01986 874966

D. B Electrical

WASPS & HORNETS ONLY (Wasps nests from £35) Dan Barber 07738 675549 01502 710830

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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

COOKER KLEEN For a cleaner oven – let us do the job you hate

Removes burnt on carbon deposits, grease and fat All cleaning products are non-corrosive, non caustic, free of fumes and biodegradable

Barbara and Adam Gill your local Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners

CLEAN-EAST CARPETS 907985

01502 377427 07811 275427

For your free no obligation quote call

01379 854690

C J DUNLOP BUILDERS

BUILDING REPAIRS/ALTERATIONS

All carpentry/plumbing/brickwork/decorating etc...

Extensions and listed buildings

01986 875150 • 07734 559790 Email: dunlop142@yahoo.com

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For a free no obligation quote Telephone

07709536813 or 01986 875914

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Fencing & Landscapes All Types of Fencing Shed Bases Patios Driveways General Landscaping Groundworks

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• Gas and oil boiler installation and servicing.

• Complete central heating system design and installation.

• Landlord Certification.

• Boiler breakdown and repairs.

• Bathroom modifications and installation.

• Grant accredited heat pump installation

TEL: 01986 872063 07949 949139

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Extra sockets and lighting LED lighting specialists TV points and data cabling Landlord’s certification New installations/rewires Consumer units and earthing upgrades Ventilation and corecutting

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TEL: PETER on 07765 160005 or 01986 872476

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D & G ATKINS

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EXTENSIONS LOFT CONVERSIONS REPLACEMENT WINDOWS RENOVATIONS

Tel: Westhall (01502) 575 970 Mobile: 07786 263075 Email: waynewaters68@hotmail.co.uk

Fully qualified and insured arborists Free onsite quotations

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All aspects of tree work carried out TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE

HERE

Call Karen on 01502 725836

Competitive prices

Call David on 07786 21 21 30 www.mccarthytreeservices.co.uk

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SEASONED FIREWOOD

Pre-paid Funeral Plans

Lawrence Tree Services

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LOCAL SERVICES DIRECTORY

Floral tributes and memorials supplied

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M.Manning

(Sid) For control of rats, mice, moles, squirrels, cluster flies, fleas, ants & wasps

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ALL TYPES OF WOODWORK Domestic and Commercial

COOPER & DENNY Ltd Building Contractors

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• INSTALLATION • POWER FLUSHING • OIL-SERVICING • WATER SOFTENERS • MAINTENANCE • REPAIRS

Registered house builder

PETER’S PEST CONTROL

Surface Dressing Service

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07919 026284 01986 875302

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DANIEL FOSTER PLUMBING & HEATING General Plumbing, Maintenance and Emergencies All jobs considered, large or small FREE ESTIMATES

Tel: 01986 873479 Mob: 07825 686006

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JAMES MILLER ELECTRICAL

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Plumbing & Heating Engineer

INSTALLATION • REWIRES • PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING CONSUMER UNIT UPGRADES ADDITIONAL POINTS • PHONE/DATA CABLING

Gas & Oil Underfloor & Solar 07793 055099 Bath/Wet Rooms & Tiling simon@maunderplumbing.co.uk

TEL: 01986 780993 MOB: 07826 844995

Central Heating – Bathrooms Showers – Water Softeners and all General Plumbing

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Complete Plumbing & Heating Solutions

Ilketshall St Lawrence NR34 8LB jamesmillerelectrical@gmail.com

KARL HUNT

01502 478284

D.L. FULLER LTD ROOFING

NICK ROUSE

Middleton Garage

FULLY QUALIFIED PEUGEOT & BMW TRAINED TECHNICIANS WITH 50 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE

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Tel: 01986 873554 Mobile: 07757 752 590

Air Conditioning Service Available (Re-gassing) All makes and models catered for

MOT TESTING AND PREPARATION

Tel: (01728) 648859 648802 (After hours)

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CSCS card holder with over 25 years experience

Flat Roofs All Aspects of Roofing LeAd WoRk • Roofing RepAiRs gutteRing Tel: 01502 714226 / 07941052641

• SERVICING • OVERHAULS • MOT TESTING & PREPARATION

017594 068288

Odd jobs and small jobs undertaken

Tile Slate

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City & Guilds Qualified 25 Years Experience Interior & Exterior Free Estimates

Peter Wright

Email: k.hunt456@btinternet.com

TEL: PETER on 07765 160005 or 01986 872476

Painter & Decorator

Exterior and Interior Property Maintenance

KH

• SMOKE TESTS

WASPS & HORNETS ONLY (Wasps nests from £35)

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PAINTING AND DECORATING

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Rise Up Restart

Local Volunteer Leslie Downing awarded prestigious RYA award

Wellbeing retreat coaching days Rise up Restart is a wellbeing retreat set in a 16th-century barn in the Suffolk countryside surrounded by three acres of garden and woodland. We offer group wellbeing coaching days to support you to achieve a better balance in life. We aim to focus on supporting you through specific stages of life: • The new challenge of the arrival of children and becoming a family • Balancing career, children, family and relationships • Making new starts in life after divorce, bereavement or moving to a new location • Planning for a fulfilling and purposeful retirement The days are intended to be 'treat days' where for once, you're

treating yourself and will feature homemade delicious treats midmorning, lunch in the woodland or in the dining hall of the 16thcentury barn and a celebration afternoon tea.

Our vision for your retreat day is to provide a calm haven for you to stand back from your life, be nurtured and supported to acknowledge your current challenges and to begin to identify a way forward.

Our next retreat day will be on September 15th and is offered particularly for women trying to balance it all - home, work, children and relationships!

Why not treat yourself to some protected time. Find out more at: www.riseuprestart.com or email: enquiry@riseuprestart.com.

Avolunteer from Saxmundham was awarded one of the Royal Yachting Association's (RYA) most prestigious awards in recognition of her commitment to the Woolverstone Project on Monday 19th July in a presentation ceremony at Alton Water. Leslie Downing is one of some forty-four volunteers who are being celebrated across the UK for their exceptional dedication in boating.

Traditionally taking place at an awards ceremony in London, the RYA Volunteer Awards recognise and say 'thank you' to volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution to the sport, with recipients nominated by their sailing clubs, class associations and members of the boating community.

The RYA Volunteer Awards are divided into four categories: RYA Awards, RYA Community Awards, The Francis Elkin Award and the RYA Honor Preston Award. Leslie Downing was nominated for the Francis Elkin Award and selected as a winner

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Retreat days are designed as a day to treat yourself so we offer delicious treats with morning coffee and lunches al fresco.

The women’s group retreat days are focused on common themes for groups of women experiencing the same challenges to explore individually and together.

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Local careers and jobs highlighting a few businesses that are among the many that are recruiting.

Of course, for those who are looking for a change of direction or a fresh challenge, reports of record-high numbers of vacancies will be welcome news. So, what does that mean to us here in our corner of the world. those who fancy a complete Naturally, there are jobs a-plenty change – but if you are looking in the larger towns or cities for to stay closer to home there are numerous benefits.

If you are working locally you are supporting, independent businesses, arts and culture, and the wider community. A greater percentage of money spent on the high street will stay in the town (as opposed to online or in large national chains) and this can only be positive.

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Following what has been an unprecedented period in our recent history, the economy is now growing again and as a result there are lots of new employment opportunities out there.

It has recently been reported that in July there were more than 1,000,000 job vacancies in the UK which is an all-time high.

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by the RYA Honours and Awards Panel.

Each year, the Award is presented in recognition of a significant contribution in time, effort and personal endeavour to enable people with disabilities to become involved in sailing.

Leslie has made a remarkable contribution to the Woolverstone Project for over fifteen years and is described as the 'lynchpin holding everything together'. In this time, she's had many roles including Senior Instructor, Trustee, DBS Officer, buddy sailor, organiser and general volunteer as well as being an 'invaluable mentor and friend to everyone at the club'.

Leslie said of the Award: "I felt of course very honoured to be awarded the Francis Elkin Award although rather embarrassed - this I feel I share with all the Woolverstone Project Volunteers, many of whom deserve it more than myself. I have always had a passion for sailing from a young age and always look forward to sailing with the Project, as we all do. My other big interest working with disabled persons.

I feel we're like a big family, the sailors, their Carers and all the volunteers, and it's so good to share my huge interest with all these people and see the sailors' happiness in getting out on the water and developing their skills.

A big thank you to all who have contributed to my gaining this award."

Doug MacEwen (RYA East Region Chair who jointly presented the Award with Mr Edward Creasy, the High Sheriff of Suffolk) said: "Leslie Downing has made a huge contribution to the success of the Woolverstone Project for well over fifteen years. She has carried out many formal roles within the project from instructing to Principal to Trustee. However, first and foremost she's an energetic and enthusiastic volunteer turning her hand to help with any task. This award is presented in recognition

Read all about each winner or find more information about the RYA Volunteer Awards at: www. rya.org.uk/about-us/rya-awards/ rya-volunteer-awards.

Woodbridge Royal British Legion news It's been a quiet month for the Woodbridge Branch Royal British Legion (RBL) but we've managed to keep busy with planning forth coming events. With the lifting of lockdown, we're now able to have our standard bearers attend functions, events or for the sad passing of an ex service person. Please contact Steve Lockwood on email: woodbridge.secretary1.rbl@ gmail.com for more information.

Dates for the diary: • 6th Sept: AGM • 30th Oct: Poppy appeal launch.

• 12th November: School children's remembrance service on Market Hill.

• 12th November: 19:00pm Festival of Remembrance, Spa Pavilion Felixstowe.

• 13th November: Grave side remembrance at the war graves in the Woodbridge Cemetary.

• 14th November: Remembrance Sunday.

The Woodbridge RBL Branch is looking to recruit more committee members. We meet on the first Monday night of the month at The Woodbridge British Legion Club at 19:30pm.

Woodbridge Camera Club

The Art Station 1st place was awarded to 'A Splash of Red' by Richard Brown

Judge 'Sees Red' at Photographic Competition Judge Mike Lloyd saw red fifty-one times with entries to our July competition 'Seeing Red'.

Mike gave his comments and advice via a Zoom meeting with all entrants benefiting from his observations and critique. Many thanks to Mike for an entertaining and educational evening.

The winners were: First place: Richard Brown with 'A Splash of Red'.

Second place: Allan Warner with 'Red Robin'.

Third place: Steve Stammers with 'Red Bill Has Arrived Home' (Runner up: Sue Garrod with 'Mr Happy Hat').

Members are working hard to enter their images for our Virtual Exhibition which will be presented in August and can be viewed on YouTube. Full details of Club activities are on our website:

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of having made a significant contribution in time, effort and personal endeavour to enable people with disabilities to become involved in sailing. This is richly deserved recognition for Leslie's dedication."

Sarah Treseder (RYA Chief Executive) said: "This year more than ever before, we've seen our club volunteers come together and work tirelessly to ensure members can continue to sail.

The generosity and dedication of each of the RYA Volunteer Award recipients is simply outstanding and it's a pleasure to be able to recognise these winners through this award".

The Art Station is supporting the creative industries in coastal Suffolk, providing affordable workspace, co-working and tech spaces as well as enabling networks in the region. Having recently carried out a major refurbishment of the first floor of the Saxmundham former post office, this new venue is a base for an engaging art and community programme. Our co-working and tech spaces offer super high speed broadband (a rarity for the area!) and large light spaces to work in.

We're currently looking for developers, designers, remote workers and freelancers to come and join our creative community in Saxmundham - plus growing start-ups and tech businesses that are in need of more space and community.

Normal working environments and schedules have changed significantly during the pandemic and so we're offering a happy alternative to working from home.

If people would like to find out more and book a tour of our space they can email: info@theartstation.uk.

Our website: www.theartstation.uk

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Woodbridge Mind Body Spirit Festival all weekend.

yourself to some 'me' time. Soak

hot and cold food and amazing cakes, with vegetarian and vegan options.

Live performances include vocals and guitar from guitar songwriter Wayne McHugh, Ruth Anderson on the harp, original folk music from John and Jo Goodluck and African drums with Wooden Roots. New musicians this year are song writing duo Danny R and Paul Gillings, playing original folk/rock/blues, come and have a listen. So bring your friends, meet like-minded people, sit down and relax, treat

people, brought together by Life Arts and Chris Cozens, who says: "We guarantee to put a smile on your face and warm your heart or your money back!"

Also supporting Greenpeace UK, ever more important to us all.

This event is wheelchair friendly too. Special price weekend tickets give access on both days. Tickets available on the door. Adults: £3.50 (£5 for both days), Concessions: £3.00 (£4 for both days), 16 and under FREE. For further Information visit www.lifearts.co.uk

Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September, 2021 Jacob and Jacs will be up the unique atmosphere, sounds providing delicious home-made and energy from all these special 10am-5pm on both days.

With over forty diverse, carefully selected stands, you will be spoilt for choice! With spiritual gifts, crystals, unique jewellery, natural body products, psychics, mediums, healers and natural wellbeing therapists; our special Life Arts event is set to be another great success!

On offer throughout the weekend are a wide array of workshops and demonstrations on subjects as diverse as 'Astrology for beginners', 'CBD cannabis – what products work', 'Connecting with crystals', the popular 'Mediumship demonstration' and be sure to arrive in good time for the drumming workshops!

The Buddha Cave is a must do – experience the healing calmness of the Empowered Healing room and meditation space, open

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It's time to get excited, our first live event of the year - long awaited, Life Arts 21st annual Woodbridge Mind Body Spirit Festival! Come and be inspired, stimulated and recharged, experience calmness and relaxation, meet experts in their field.

Martlesham Brass

Making music fun in East Anglia By the time you read this, Martlesham Brass should have played publicly for the first time since January 2020, weather permitting!

The band will return to rehearsals in September after the summer holidays, in the

hope that performances and engagements can follow shortly afterwards. The band will, of course follow the latest Government and Brass Bands England advice.

At the moment, we're unable to operate a beginners band, but

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those already on our beginners waiting list will be offered places when circumstances permit. If you already play a brass instrument, and would be interested in joining us, please Almost all forms of building email: and demolition, are subject to join@martleshambrass.co.uk. control by your Local Planning Authority (LPA). Breaches of their control occur when development takes place without permission, or when specific conditions are ignored or mistakenly defaulted.

The LPA has a duty to take enforcement action if this is in the public interest. These words "the public interest" are very important because they mean that the LPA has to make a judgment as to whether it should take action. Quite typically, if the development would have been granted planning permission at the outset, but there was a mistaken belief that it wasn't necessary, there would obviously be no point in the LPA taking enforcement action to have the building demolished. There is certainly no strict requirement for the LPA to take action on every breach. But if they are so minded, other particulars come into play in particular time limits.

The LPA can take NO action after FOUR years if the breach related to building, engineering, mining or other operations. Further that same time limit applies to the change of use of any building to use as a single dwelling-house.

How is enforcement done?

First, the LPA may suggest a Retrospective Planning Application. Obviously, this is not really an enforcement device but a tool by which the LPA can regulate the actual construction - or the documented planning

history. Other devices include a Contravention Notice, which is a request for further information, which, if disregarded can lead to criminal proceedings and a fine. The Notice commonly leads to an Enforcement Notice and an Enforcement Order.

The latter is issued by the magistrates against any person who has responsibility for the land and the relevant breach which has occurred. Also, there is a Stop Notice - which often accompanies the Enforcement Notice and does exactly what it says. Disobeying a Stop Notice is a serious matter. It is a criminal offence with an UNLIMITED MAXIMUM FINE, and there is no right of appeal.

There can also be a Temporary Stop Notice for IMMEDIATE cessation of works, but as these are rather draconian they have limited duration - no longer than 28 days. Other methods of enforcement include injunctions, and right of physical entry onto the land. Listed Building breaches are enforced though very similar statutory procedures.

So, all things considered, it seems it must be a pretty good idea to obtain Planning Permission long before undertaking any construction work on your property.

For further advice about the planning consents in conveyancing matters, contact Candy Morris at: Messrs Pulham and Co, Egmere House, Market Place, Saxmundham, IP17 1AG. Telephone 01728 602084 or email: cm@pulham.co.uk.

Suffolk wildlife meetings The Blyth Valley and Southwold Wildlife Group of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust are pleased to announce that we are re-starting our talks programme.

On Thursday 9th September, Simon Hooton will be giving a talk titled 'Puffins Galore' starting at 7:30pm and the venue will be Wenhaston Village Hall, Hall Road, Wenhaston, IP19 9EQ. Entry fee is £3 for adults and includes a cuppa and a biscuit. There is no entry charge for children. There will be a raffle and a second-hand book stall.

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not have to be a member of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust to join us.

For the other talks in our winter season, we'll be returning to our usual venue of Southwold Arts Centre, Cumberland Road, Southwold, IP18 6JP. • Thursday 14th October: The River Blyth Project with Alice Wickman.

• Thursday 11th November: Hares with Sue Alderman.

• Thursday 13th January, 2022: Local Reserve Roundup with Jamie Smith.

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Halesworth Library

Libraries are catching up! for these in the library and on our website and social media pages.

Along with events getting back to some sort of normality, we've also reintroduced our newspapers and there is now no need to pre-book one of our three computers. Our refurbished public toilets are also open and we resumed our normal opening times in July. For your information, as it's been some time, here are the library opening times.

Monday: 9:30am-12pm Tuesday: 9:30am-5:30pm Wednesday: 9:30am-5:30pm Thursday: Closed Friday: 9:30am-6pm Saturday: 9:30am-5pm Sunday: 10am-3pm We continue to endeavour to keep all our library users and staff safe and would ask visitors to continue wearing a face mask.

Hand gel is available for your use and visitor numbers will remain at a comfortable level for the

foreseeable future.

On a final note, our current Library Manager, Julie Gulliver, will be leaving us at the end of August after two busy but rewarding years. Julie said: "Despite the challenges of lockdown, working at Halesworth Library has given me some of the most rewarding times in my career. I've met some lovely people in the community, which is such a special place and have made some lasting friends. Some of you may remember I signed up to do a skydive prior to lockdown and this will still be going ahead on Sunday 26th September.

Please visit: www.goldengiving. com/f/julieskydive if you'd like to contribute to raising funds for Suffolk Libraries. Thank you to everyone in Halesworth who makes the library such an amazing asset for all."

All the staff look forward to welcoming customers old and new over the coming months.

Hello everyone, we at the Leiston Good Neighbour Scheme hope you've all had a good summer, and have been able to get out and about more and meet with friends and family.

We're able to start our normal service again now, which is exciting. This includes visiting people who are lonely at home or meeting up somewhere for a chat, helping to fill in forms, going with people to social activities and one-off help with problems at home such as tidying a garden or changing a lightbulb.

All volunteers will need to follow our guidelines regarding Covid precautions, and of course the wishes of each individual will be respected.

One afternoon in July, we took ten people to a Garden Party held at The Red House in Aldeburgh. This was organized

by Snape Maltings. Everyone really enjoyed the great live

Dee's Den Charity Shop

coming in with additional staff on duty on donation days. Clean but worn clothing and bed linen is accepted too for recycling, please mark the bags 'recycling' Any donations of suitable items of gifts, tins and bottles for our tombola's would be much appreciated.

We also have the Ichameleon 'pop up' shop 16th-22nd September, selling a variety of goods with a tombola on Wednesday and a cake stall on Friday. Donations will be most welcome.

We really value the continued support of this local charity by the local community. Every penny spent in the shop (after rent and electricity) supports the work of the charity. The Pear Tree Centre continues to provide a variety of services, advice and support for the people living in East and North Suffolk and South Norfolk, who have a life progressive or life changing condition. Also, where their families can seek help and support too. Phone the centre manager Seva and her team on 01986 899655.

They're there to help you. We also provide additional care for those registered with Cutlers Hill surgery, enabling people to be cared for at home at end of life, so people can die at home if this

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Monday, 20th September at 7.30pm on Zoom The next meeting of the AVSFHG will be held online on Monday 20th September at 7:30pm when we'll host a speaker from Martlesham Aviation Museum.

The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) came into being on March 13th, 1912. Martlesham Heath Airfield was opened in January 1917 to become the premier national centre for the testing and evaluation of aircraft and armaments, only nine years after the first recorded flight of a heavier-than-air machine in Britain. That October, the operations at Martlesham Heath were given the name "The Aeroplane Experimental Unit, Royal Flying Corps", and it's been described as "The Cradle of British Aviation". On 1st April 1918, the RFC was merged with the Royal Naval Air Service to become the Royal Air Force, the oldest independent air force in the world.

In 1936, radar research and development (R&D) commenced at nearby Bawdsey Manor, and aircraft from Martlesham were available to assist when necessary, taking part in the first successful radar detection of ships

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is their wish.

We could not function without our amazing shop volunteers: Linda, Eileen, Sue E, Pauline, Jill, Chrissie, Katy, Jane R, Chris, Gay, Valda, Erica, Anne, Bernadette, Sue B, Dawn, Noman, Ann, Susie, Dot, Irene, Viv, Anne, Cathy, Pam, Marie, Val, Felicity, Barb, Jane E, Mary, Maisie and Elsie. Our new CEO Kevin will also be helping us on occasions.

Thank you, Glen, Heath, Colin, Tony, Maggie and Bob for your help and support too.

Dee's Den: You can find us in Steeple End opposite the church.

For more information contact Nikki 07733 668221. We look forward to seeing you. Keep well, keep safe. If you're interested in volunteering in Dee's Den, please leave your name and contact details in the shop.

We were very disappointed that fifteen bags of dirty and unsaleable items were left on the doorstep recently, which meant we were overwhelmed, and we couldn't take any more donations that day! The person who did that should be ashamed that someone had to work their way through the rubbish you left. Please can I ask again, DO NOT leave bags or goods at the door when we are closed.

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break halfway through.

Looking to the future, sessions will move to fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons from 2pm-3pm. The next session will be August 18th, and then September 1st.

Thanks as ever to Helen Hayes for doing such a great job, and bringing so much fun and enjoyment to these sessions.

Art Group Plans are moving forward, and these sessions, which will be led

by Sophie Wood, will begin in September. The plan is to run twelve sessions, with visiting artists each week. They'll be at The Cut on Thursday afternoons, from 2pm-4pm and the first of these sessions will be on Thursday 23rd September. The sessions are aimed at people living with dementia and their family carers, and it'd be helpful if those wishing to attend would let Teresa Fyfe know on 07739 643469.

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tableware, cushions, curtains, bedding, books to suit everyone with room for you to browse - just 50p or a £1 a book. Thank you Pauline for all your help with sorting these.

The card machine is fully operational now, so you can pay by card as well a cash. We apologise on occasions when it 'plays up' it's dependent on a good signal.

Thank you to those who are donating plants. They remain popular and sell very quickly.

Ann provides us with a wide range of jams and marmalades, if you haven't tasted her produce yet, you're missing a treat. A big thank you Ann for your continued support we really appreciate it!

We do need clean jam jars please.

Thank you also to for the person who donated the chutney.

We continue to accept donations on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am-1pm.

Please only bring in two or three bags/boxes at a time and DO NOT leave bags or goods at the door when we're closed. Everything needs to be clean and saleable.

Just a reminder: We don't accept electrical items. Deliver items to the sorting end of the shop in Steeple End - you can pull up close to the door! Twice a week allows us to manage the donations

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Bargains are to be had throughout the shop now, as we start to display our autumn clothes, and with our well known the bargain £1 rail outside on the pavement when the weather is dry! An excellent time to visit us.

To reassure everyone, the shop although small, is Covid-safe, with a one-way system and all precautions in place to protect our customers and ourselves.

We'll still strive to maintain a safe environment for us all.

The main Dee's Den shop is now open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10am1pm and on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday we're now open 10am-3pm.

We have a wide variety of items such as ladies and men's clothes (men's suits only £5), shoes, baby and children's clothes and shoes, wellies, and a wide range of children's books (some only 10p), jigsaws, games and puzzles - a great range for all ages.

A lovely display of handbags, shopping bags, luggage, tennis, badminton rackets, snooker cues, small items of furniture, chairs, bookcases, tables, bric-a-brac, kitchenware, glassware, linen,

With the easing of Covid restrictions, the Halesworth Dementia Carers' Fund are now able to get back to working in the community, and have various socially-distanced activities planned.

Film Show at The Cut We're delighted to confirm that we shall be showing the film The Intern at The Cut on Wednesday 15th September. It'll be at the new time of 2pm so doors will be opening at 1:45pm. Entrance is £5 donation. Starring, among others, Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway this is a lovely feelgood film, so we hope you can join us.

Singing with Friends The last session on August 3rd was live at Holton Village Hall and was a great success. Twenty of our carers and their loved ones met for a socially-distanced music session, and it was wonderful to actually be able to meet, make music, and enjoy a refreshment

Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group (AVSFHG)

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music, lovely food and beautiful surroundings, helped by glorious sunshine. It was so special to be with other people again.

We're planning an outing to Dunwich in the autumn for a fish and chip lunch. We'll use CATS to take us there and back. We're keen to arrange more outings now that we can! So please let us know if you have an idea for an outing locally. Since the beginning of April, we have carried out over 100 activities with and for people.

Please contact our phone on 07724 777465 if you'd like any help, or if you're interested in volunteering.

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We've been delighted to see more children in the library enjoying crafts and taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge. Almost one hundred children have already signed up which, although is less than we had before lockdown, is still absolutely fantastic. There is time to sign up if you haven't already, so do pop along to the library and grab some books and goodies.

We hope children taking part remotely are enjoying their books too. For those of you looking for online activities take a look at the Suffolk Library website for an up-to-date list on all the remote free learning opportunities and activities you can access. The Friends of Halesworth Library are busy putting together an exciting events programme for all age groups, so keep an eye out

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Armstrong Whitworth Ensign Airliner. At Martlesham 1939 for testing and evaluation from the air - and also fortuitously of other aircraft taking off from HMS Courageous.

Three days before the outbreak of the second world war, the establishment was moved away to Wiltshire, and the station became part of 11 Group, which bore the brunt of the Battle of Britain. Douglas Bader and Bob Stanford Tuck were separately stationed at Martlesham during 1940.

In the Spring of 1943, the 356th Fighter Group of the United States Army Air Force arrived, to escort USAAF Eighth Air Force heavy bombers on daylight raids over Europe. RAF 56 Squadron remained to attack targets in France and the Low Countries, as well as shipping in the North Sea, which made Martlesham Heath one of very few joint Anglo-American airfields.

After the war, it reverted once more to an R&D role, until that was relocated to the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough and Bedford. With the jet-engine era, the concrete ends of the runway had been extended to avoid the tarmac melting. Then, from 1958 to 1961, the "Battle of Britain Flight" was at the airfield, which was finally closed on 25th April 1963.

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

If you wish to 'attend', please register via our website and you'll be sent joining instructions. We look forward to welcoming you on the night.

For more info, see our website https://avsfhg.org.uk/events/ or phone Angela Skelcher on 01728 830949.

News from The Halesworth Bookshop We're excited to announce that we'll be in the Pavilion at the Mini Low House LitFest 2021 which will be held on Sunday 22nd August from 11am-6pm. Featuring: Camila Balshaw, Lesley Dolphin, Ester Freud, Charlie Haylock, Wendy Holden, Lesley Kara, Jenni Keer, Richard Mabey, Phoebe Morgan, Rob Nisbet, Paddy O'Connell, Victoria Panton Bacon and Gaby Wood. Entry is free, for a full programme visit: www. lowhouselaxfield.com A morning with Annie Garthwaite, author of the recently published historical novel Cecily, Saturday 18th Sept at 11am, followed by an opportunity to purchase signed copies at £14.99.

Cecily Neville (the protagonist in Annie Garthwaite's debut novel) was born in the year of

Agincourt, lived into the early years of the Tudors, created a dynasty, mothered two kings (Edward 1V and Richard 111) and led her family through civil war. For most of her life she was one of the most powerful women in England. Reading from her novel, Annie will reveal Cecily in all her complex glory... A dynastic schemer and a political mover and shaker of the first rank, a strategist, politician and administrator par excellence, but also, a wife and mother, who loved fiercely, lost children in infancy and to war and, one fateful day in Ludlow, faced down an army alone. The event will take place at The Halesworth Bookshop all part of Heritage week. For more information, contact the Halesworth Bookshop on 01986 873840.

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Roy to express details of line and colour with great precision, and he finds this process absorbing and enjoyable. Careful blending of colour brings great vibrancy to Roy's work and it is unsurprising that over the past decade, his work has been frequently chosen by the UK Coloured Pencil Society (ukcps.org.uk) for inclusion in their prestigious exhibitions across the UK. Roy's work also features in WAC's exhibitions. You can see work by Roy and other Club members on our website: www.woodbridgeartclub.org.uk

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The terrific Red Hot Blue Jeans Band perform stunning instrumentals throughout the show, which ends with a grand finale of the great Neil Diamond hit Forever in Blue Jeans. The energetic company is led by TV and radio recording artiste Carole Gordon who toured with both Tammy Wynette and Boxcar Willie, who was also invited to represent Great Britain in Nashville, Tennessee.

The show also stars two terrific vocalists and dancers - Rachel Cantrell, a real favourite with the Blue Jeans audience. Rachel featured in the children's hit West End musical Casper plus a variety of pantomime productions

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Woodbridge Art Club (WAC) has over one hundred members and they don't all use paint and brushes! This month, I'd like to highlight the work WAC member Roy Eaton creates using coloured pencils.

Retired Engineer Roy enjoyed art at school but only took up painting years later when he attended art classes.

At one of these classes, Roy was introduced to working in high-quality coloured pencils and he hasn't looked back since.

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is in trouble)? Can your plans benefit from the use of a Trust or Settlement (in the case of a son's unstable marriage, possibly yes)?

Taking professional advice and reviewing your plans could save tax. Even if the downsides outweigh the predicted benefits, at least you'll have made an educated decision from the facts rather than always wondering whether you could have done something giving you piece of mind. And how much is that worth?

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

We're continuing to get out into the community with our wellbeing walks including a special walk around Norwich to take part in the Dino trail.

This takes part on Tuesday the 24th of August at 12:30pm meeting outside of the forum in Norwich. The next Halesworth walk takes place on Wednesday the 25th of August at 1:30pm meeting at the start of millennium green this walk is for anyone aged 16 and over and is suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

We still hold our ever popular laughter yoga held by the amazing Mand every month, the next session is Friday the 27th of August at 10:30am.

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rather than leaving the property via your Will? Or perhaps, if you're considering retiring from your business, what are the effects of bringing that forward (perhaps with a Management Buy Out rather than with an arm's length sale at some point in the future)?

Accelerating a disposal can have effects beyond taking a smaller tax charge now over a larger predicted one later, however. Making a gift of an asset but continuing to enjoy using it needs to be structured carefully to avoid anti-avoidance rules. If you're gifting an asset, do you have the cash available to settle any CGT due? If you dispose of an income-producing asset, how will it affect your longer-term income requirements? Is the recipient of the gift financially stable enough to receive the asset (for example, you should probably think carefully before gifting your son a property if his marriage

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Predicting what the government will do in the next Budget is nigh on impossible, but one thing is certain: the government has spent an eye-watering amount of money over the pandemic and it must be paid back somehow.

Currently, we're in a very low capital tax environment and capital taxes are unlikely to go any lower. Furthermore, even before the pandemic hit, the Government had been reviewing capital taxation (both capital gains tax (CGT) and inheritance tax (IHT)) and had been looking at the amount of revenue raised.

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For Leiston Film Theatre, 007's arrival is a momentous moment. "This film is so significant to cinema, after our lengthy closures and at Leiston Film Theatre, we see 007 aiding our rescue, as much as saving the world on screen. We now need people to support us and celebrate cinema with the perfect big screen blockbuster." said Film Theatre Manager, Wayne Burns.

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New Iveco transporter joins the Hammond's fleet It was way back in 1962 when A W & D Hammond was formed.

From day one, we attended stranded motorists that were broken down, or if they were unfortunate enough to have been involved in a road traffic accident.

In fact, Roy Hammond regularly used to attend breakdowns on his Triumph Tiger motorcycle with a handful of tools. In those long past days, if you had a hammer and a couple of screwdrivers, you could fix most things! The most frequently attended breakdown hot-spot was at the AA roadside point on the A12 at Blythburgh, where motorists usually limped to, in order to look for help.

Obviously, things have moved on considerably in the intervening years and now a technician will need a laptop diagnostic kit to stand any chance of a repair and many stranded vehicles now have to be transported to an authorised franchise workshop.

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The eagerly awaited new James Bond film 'No Time to Die' is finally coming to the big screen and will be showing at Leiston Film Theatre from the UK release date of Thursday 30th September.

The 25th instalment in the Bond franchise, marks Daniel Craig's final appearance as British Secret Service Agent, 007 and also stars Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody) as the new Bond Villain, Safin, one who really gets under Bond's skin.

The film was originally due to arrive in cinemas in April 2020 and has been moved several times, due to the pandemic, leaving film fans frustrated.

But now, Bond is back and it certainly looks as if No Time to Die is going to be a 'must-see' cinematic event.

The film's thrilling trailer has already got cinema-goers excited ahead of its release and the film's theme song, performed by Billie Eilish, won a Best Song Grammy in 2020.

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Wrentham Chapel will, once again, be hosting 'Seedtime and Harvest' at 7pm on Friday 17th September.

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News from Woodbridge Museum With the relaxation of Covid restrictions, there have been record numbers of visitors to Woodbridge Museum. The unpredictable weather has been no deterrent to visitors but has proved a welcome refuge from the torrential showers.

The photo wall is starting to revive memories from people who have lived in Woodbridge all their lives and from others who remember visiting relations as children. These are both personal memories and stories handed down through the generations.

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Wickham Market Flower Club are pleased to say they will be re- opening, at last, on Thursday 23rd September in Wickham Market Village Hall (IP13 0HE) This will be our AGM and a social gathering evening. Lots of chat, cakes and coffee/tea.

Doors open at 6:30pm for 7pm start. Please bring your own cup if you'd rather.

Decisions about the future of the club will be considered. A warm welcome to old and new members is guaranteed. Sales table and a raffle.

Please contact Chairman June Allum on 01394 384803 or email: juneallum@aol.com for more information.

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

During July, we were very sorry to hear that Sue Wall, one of our valued Badger helpers had sadly died. Sue had helped with Badgers over a number of years and we always looked forward and enjoyed our end of summer term BBQ and woodland walk that she kindly arranged. Our thoughts are with her family at this time.

This month, we'll take a look at the treatment for fainting: Fainting is when someone briefly becomes unresponsive, often causing them to fall to the ground. It happens because for a moment, there is not enough blood flowing to the brain.

People may faint as a reaction to pain, exhaustion, hunger, or emotional stress. It's also common for people to faint after they have been standing or sitting still for a long period of time.

What to look for:

1. There may be a brief loss of response, often causing them to fall to the ground.

2. They may have a slow pulse.

3. They may have pale, cold skin and sweating.

How to treat someone who's fainted: 1. Advise them to lie down.

2. Kneel down beside them and raise their legs on your shoulders.

Watch their face for signs of recovery.

3. Make sure they get plenty of fresh air and ask other people to stand back.

4. Reassure them and help them to sit up slowly, when they feel better.

5. If they stay unresponsive, open their airway, check their breathing and prepare to treat someone who is unresponsive.

Framlingham firm lights up green for SJA

On the evening of June 24th (St. John's Day), all over the country, more than 100 well-known buildings and landmarks were lit up in green in support of SJA. Due to Covid-19, SJA has had to mark St John's Day in different ways from usual, and the 'Light it Green' initiative is one way that the country was asked to take part on the day. At the same time, the work of the charity and its volunteers is also being highlighted through a new campaign, 'Ask Me', which focuses on many stories that tell of the lives saved and positively changed by first aid and SJA. Framlingham's Clarke and Simpson, in Well Close Square, were delighted to be able to support SJA as they continue to work on the NHS vaccination programme, respond to the pandemic, and start returning to event duties and providing first aid training. Our thanks to them for doing this.

For those who wish to support the charity through fundraising, please go to www.sja.org.uk/green to discover how to Go Green to Save Lives. More detail about SJA's new 'Ask Me' campaign can also be found at www.sja. org.uk/ask-me/.

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It is not surprising the due to its charm, Debenham was declared a conservation area over 50 years ago. Though it is

an historic place in the heart of rural Suffolk, Debenham has all the modern facilities you would expect to see so makes for a great place to live or visit.

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- Repairs, servicing & MOT’s to all makes of cars and light commercial vehicles.

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- Tyres, exhausts and batteries at competitive prices - Diagnostics to all management systems - Air-con servicing and repairs - Vehicle recovery and breakdown service - All work guaranteed - Free collection and delivery service - Courtesy cars available

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Sizewell Karate Club Traditional Shotokan Karate

Great for confidence, self-defence and overall fitness.

We train every Tuesday from 6pm-8pm at Sizewell Sports & Social Club, Leiston, IP16 4JX

For more information, find us on Facebook or visit our website:

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An update from Dr Dan Poulter MP As I sit to write this month's article, it seems apposite to reflect upon how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed all of our lives and no one would doubt that it's been an incredibly difficult and challenging time for all of us, but it's also brought us together.

Here in Suffolk, we have a proud track record of coming together in our communities to help those in need and to support each other, so I would personally like to thank all of you for your efforts and resilience during this difficult time.

As we now begin to look forward, I'm hopeful that we're now coming through the worst and I'm looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible in person once again over the coming weeks and months. I'm especially looking forward to getting out and about to enjoy the range of local events that are starting to pop up, not to mention stocking up on our fabulous local produce.

I'm particularly enthusiastic about the marvellous food and drink offering we have here and my weekends at home in Suffolk are often spent at local markets and events. I always buy my food and drink locally, where I can, to support our local businesses wherever possible.

It never ceases to amaze me the sheer diversity that we have right here on our door step, from locally produced cheeses and meats, to cordials, cider, beer and wine, and sauces, preserves and pickles, all grown, packaged and produced so creatively right in Suffolk. The success of these businesses is vital to our strong rural economy and I think we all have a part to play in ensuring that we think local and buy local whenever we can. There's so much great work going on here already to educate our children and young people on the importance of not only eating well - a healthy and balanced diet, but also eating locally and seasonally. This is vitally important in reducing the number of miles our food travels before it reaches our plate and of course, fresh produce that's in season always tastes so much better.

With the harvest season upon us, it's vital that we all continue to do our best to buy local and support local produce. I'm a great supporter of our local farmers and regularly meet with the NFU and the farming community. I'll continue to do my very best to support our hardworking farmers here in Suffolk and wish them all a fruitful and plentiful harvest.

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EEZYBIKE A new and exciting E-bike rental company with click-andcollect locations in Aldeburgh and Bury St Edmunds has been set up by long time friends, Martin Davies and Si Cooper, who discovered these unique bikes a few years ago and realised whilst on holiday in Aldeburgh that they would often travel to Snape, Dunwich, Southwold, and beyond, but would never consider getting on a push bike as it was just too far to peddle. So knowing that these bikes are incredibly easy to use, unique in style and practicality, they came up with the idea to offer them to everyone and so EEZYBIKE was created.

These are not any type of e-bike, they are RAD-Power Bikes, step-through utility bikes with either baskets for picnics and shopping or cushioned passenger seats for older children or adults.

UK staycations are here for the foreseeable future, so these e-bikes are a great way

of upgrading your holiday and adding the aspect of fun, safe adventure, whilst exploring in a clean and green way – venturing further a field without getting in the car or getting puffed out on a pedal bike, plus that exhilarating feeling of freedom and refreshing breeze in your hair!

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