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July/August 2019
No.454
Stradbroke Music Day The moment has almost arrived… After months of planning, 'Stradbroke Music Day' takes place at the Playing Field on Saturday 13th July. Here is your “TOP TEN” for all you need to know: 1) It is FREE entry! 2) There are 15 'live' local acts performing from noon until 11pm, 3) Hemingway, Breeze Redwine, & Red Glass are among the headline acts, 4) Local Primary Schools will kick off the event! 5) There is a lazy car boot sale starting at 11am (£5 per pitch), 6) There will be classic cars on display 7) Burgers, Hot Dogs, Fish & Chips, & Ice Cream for sale, 8) There is a picnic area for you to sit, 9) There are stalls, including Face Painting 10) Oh yes, there is a bar! Radio Stradbroke will be broadcasting from the event. Our decision was to make this a FREE festival to celebrate talent and have some fun in our community! Please come along, enjoy the music, and support this event. If you need to know more, or book a pitch at the car boot, give me a ring (07796-465347). See you there! Michael Hugman
Local Churches Stradbroke Baptist Church
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Stradbroke Baptist Church, Laxfield Road, Stradbroke, Suffolk You would be most welcome to join us this summer: Sundays: Worship Service 10:15-11:15 4th August, 11am - joint service at All Saints Church Thursdays: Prayer Meeting and Bible Study 13:30 at the Chapel Friendship Lunches in July and August – All Welcome! Wednesday 10th and 24th of July at 12:30 Wednesday 14th of August at 12:30 Footprints in the Sand – God’s promise for His children One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD. When the last scene of his life flashed before him he looked back, at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times of his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it: “LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why when I needed you most you would leave me.” The LORD replied: “My son, My precious child, I love you and I would never leave you, During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.” Grace and peace to you all throughout the summer, Bruce Francis 01379 388744 or 07484 219 265 or bruceatsbc@outlook.com
Stradbroke Good Neighbours Telephone: 07749445531 Do you need our help? For example, a lift to the surgery, or to a hospital for an appointment? Can we pick up a prescription for you? Change a light bulb? Check your smoke alarm? Then contact Good Neighbours. We only charge for mileage. Our friendly volunteers will be happy to help. We would appreciate at least 24 hours notice please. Carol Darling
Bordahoppa Need help with transport? Borderhoppa buses are available to people of all ages who are unable to use ordinary bus services either because of mobility difficulties or because there isn’t a bus service for them to use. Our door-to-door dial a ride service can take you shopping, to medical appointments at GP surgeries, dentists etc. or to visit a friend or relative or attend a local club. Our regular members outings are very popular. We have trips to the seaside, garden centres, shopping trips, boat trips and pub lunches. If you would like to find out more about the great service we provide please call us on 01379 854800 or visit our website at www.borderhoppa.org
The Friends of All Saints, Stradbroke FOASS Thank you so much to those of you who responded to my article in last month’s magazine and have already donated to the “All Saints Church Clock Fund” we haven’t quite managed to reached the target of £2,700; Mary Ellis, Church Treasurer, Pump Cottage, Queen Street, has just given me an update/nudge and suggested a renewal of the request. Help if you can. Contact me on 384869 or Mary 384642 Margaret Streeter
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Local Churches
All Saints, Stradbroke
Revd Canon Susan Loxton 01379 388493. Church wardens, Peter Chetwynd 384069; Karen Ruth 388762 If you have any questions about Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, or any questions about the Faith, please contact Revd Susan. Services: 7th July 14th July 21st July 28th July 28th July 30th July
11am Family service with T/C 8 am HC said service 11 am HC followed by tea and coffee No service in All Saints 10 am family@ in Fressingfield 10 am Benefice HC in Fressingfield
4th Aug 11th Aug 18th Aug 25th Aug 25th Aug 1st Sept
11am Village service with T/C 8 am HC said service 11 am HC with tea and coffee No service in All Saints 10 am family@church in Fressingfield 11am Family service with T/C
Can you Help? …. We need to make the church porch a more welcoming entrance to our historic building of worship and would be grateful for anyone willing to help us spruce it up. If you have some time to give for clearing, cleaning, plastering, painting, creating artwork or decorations please talk to Revd Susan, Peter or Ruth – phone numbers above.
All Saints Church Fundraising Committee We have had Coins on the Wall which raised £130.39 and Cakes which raised £101.50 and the Cash Bingo raised £62. We now come to forthcoming events. Flower Festival is 29th & 30th June and 1st July, also with Cream Teas, Coffee/Tea and a stall, 10-5pm each day. The Annual Village Show on 27th July in the Community Centre at 2-4pm. Ask Roly for details and get an entry form. August 10th Pimms Party in the Rectory garden. See posters for details. September 20th, a Quiz Evening in the Community Centre at 7.30pm. We are also having a Jumble Sale in October so start saving anything saleable. The Committee sends their love to Janet on her sad loss, she was an inspiration to us all. Mary Ellis
From the new Curate… Please allow me to introduce myself….. It’s been a long and interesting journey which has brought me this far and I am looking forward to continuing it with you all in Stradbroke and the rest of the Sancroft Benefice. I have lived just outside Eye for nearly 12 years so I have some idea of the landscape. I grew up in Framsden and Suffolk is in my veins. After studying nursing in Manchester, I ended up specialising in tuberculosis which took me all over the world, to the poorest countries as well as the poorest places in countries where there was also extraordinary wealth. It felt like my vocation and I was very surprised to be called out of it. My work taught me a lot about suffering and injustice as well as resilience and hope. My husband Felix spent his teenage years in Suffolk although we did not meet until years later in London. We got married in 2001 and we moved back to Suffolk in 2004 We now have two boys, Isaac, 15, and Bryn, 13, who both go to Hartismere High School. My calling to the Anglican Church came like a bolt out of the blue especially as I was a regular at the Vine Baptist Church in Eye. I have spent the last two years doing a two-year Diploma in Theology. It has involved a lot of practical work on Church placements as well as academic study and it has been a wonderfully rich experience. Rural ministry is where I feel called to serve. The first vicar I spoke to in my confusion about my calling was Rev Canon Susan Loxton so it’s wonderful that she has agreed to be my training incumbent. I cannot say I have a preferred worship style as I enjoy the variety that the Church of England embraces from the Book of Common Prayer to Messy Church. The main thing is to help us all to connect more with God and each other in these challenging times. I have learnt a lot so far and I am looking forward to learning a lot more with you all. Love and blessings, Gini Williams
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Meeting Of Stradbroke Parish Council – 10th June 2019 Next full Council meeting will be on 8th July 2019 at 7.30pm, next PC Clinic Tuesday, 16th July 2019 (2.15pm): both at the Court House. Dates for Committee meetings will be added to the home page of the Parish Council Website when agreed (www.stradbrokepc.org) Planning Applications supported at the meeting: DC/19/02298 – Erection of 2 storey side extension. Red House Farm Pixey Green IP21 5JN DC/19/01343 – outline planning application erection of 28no. dwellings and garages – Land North of the Street (Laxfield Road) IP21 5JX Planning Applications objected to at the meeting: DC/19/00749 – erection of 7.5m silo. Stradbroke High School, Wilby Road IP21 5JN Results of planning applications considered by MSDC since the PC last met: DC/19/01568 – 2 Town House, Church Street GRANTED DC/19/02087 – Barley Brigg Farm, IP21 5NQ PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT NO OBJECTION Parish Council updates: • Following concerns raised by a member of the public regarding volume and speed of traffic on New Street/Church Street; County Cllr McGregor commented on the success of a 20mph zone in Eye and is happy to attend the next Parish Council meeting with a representative of Highways to discuss the options open to Stradbroke. • A Maintenance Working Party was approved with Don Darling and Peter Smith being Parish Council members – the working party will report to the Parish Council. • Toni Wisbey was appointed chair of the Personnel Committee • Dennis Merritt was appointed footpath warden. • A discussion took place on the merits of the Parish Council clinic and 3 councillors agreed to be present at the June clinic. • A request to place a safety mirror opposite Doctors Lane will be investigated by the Maintenance Working Party. • Don Darling reported that he is hoping to establish a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Stradbroke. This will not be a Parish Council activity but the Councillors endorsed the idea. • Councillors agreed to delegate authority to the Planning Committee to respond to planning applications received after the agenda was issued which have a response date before the next full council meeting. • Suffolk County Council will no longer update the printed timetables at the bus stops – the Clerk has been asked to take this on. • The alarm at the Health Centre has been upgraded. Legionella and Fire Risk Assessments have taken place. • Horham & Athelington Parish Council have invited representatives of surrounding Parish Councils to a meeting to discuss the possible planning applications for poultry sheds at Horham and Southolt. • Chris Edwards and the Clerk will attend a meeting at MSDC with planning officers and District Councillor Julie Flatman to discuss the implications of planning applications and decisions on the Stradbroke Neighbourhood Plan. Odile Wladon (Clerk) Mobile: 07555 066147 email: stradbrokepc@outlook.com www.stradbrokepc.org Mill Hill House, Church Lane, Wickham Skeith, Suffolk IP23 8NA
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Organisations
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W.I. June 2019 Meeting Of Stradbroke W.I. Gill welcomed the members and a guest to the June meeting and, following the usual offices, our hostesses for the evening, Caroline and Loreli were thanked and birthday posies were presented Of course we sang Jerusalem, this time with a little added zest, as we had a guest speaker with a musical background to impress. Along with his wife, David Webb, one half of the Webb twins who became household names as yellow coats in the wonderful comedy Hi de Hi had come to talk to us about his early years and his time in Hi de Hi so obviously we needed to do our best. The room quickly settled and David took up the microphone to entertain us for the evening. Now at this point I must tell you that I enjoyed the evening so much that I forgot to make notes um, so here we go from memory. David spoke fondly and with great humour about his start in show business and his time as one half of a singing and later acting duo with his twin brother Tony. They served their apprenticeship working their time in clubs and pantomimes and as a popular singing duo, the recordings he played for us were well worth listening to. Eventually they had the chance to join the new show Hi de HI and so their lives changed as they joined a very happy cast and crew to work on a show that they loved. Originally they had hoped to film the series on a Butlins site but Butlins did not want to be associated with this crazy gang of holiday camp workers and so they had to move to an old Warners site instead and the rest is history. David told us little anecdotes about the cast supporting these with photos and film clips about the show and how it took them to stage performances and even the Royal Variety Show at the London Palladium. His affection for the show and its cast was full and genuine and 40 years later they still have reunions. It was a lovely evening of reminiscing and laughter so our thanks to David who now works behind the scenes as does his brother Tony. Moving on to refreshments and chatter and some encouragement to join a new exercise group for the less active among us not keen on sweat and lycra the meeting drew to a close . Our next meeting will be on July 11th when Cassie Healey will talk to us about African Art Murals, all are welcome to join us. Prue Rush
Life In The Legion – R.B.L. Stradbroke Branch 17 Branch Members were given an insight into the murky world of cads and cold callers, who scam hard working citizens out of their rightful personal possessions and identity. Lucy Croft a National Westminster Community Banker gave a very clear and helpful talk about the Nat West and Trading Standards initiative “Friends against Scams”, set up to educate people about prevention and protection, from scams. Lucy gave a number of examples of types of scams, covering:-postal, telephonic, doorstep, lottery, catalogue, on line, as well as specifics such as Inheritance, Romantic and Clairvoyant contacts which led to requests for money. The Chairman Bernard Mills, thanked her for a fascinating and helpful talk. The Next speaker will be Dr John Wyke, Consultant Gastroentorologist at Ipswich Hospital – Subject ‘The Charity, Digestive Disorders Foundation, Suffolk, and the Bowel Cancer Screening Program.’ The meeting is at the Old Court House, Queen Street, Stradbroke on Thursday 11th July at 7pm. Non-members are welcome to come and learn more. (To ensure a seat, phone 388602, leave name and contact number. Or take pot luck on the evening.) The past President, Ted Bootle’s ashes will be scattered at 2pm, 28th June at Laxfield Playing Field. The Village Hall has been booked by the family for the short Service, should the weather be inclement. Refreshments will be available afterwards. All who wish to attend are welcomed. Joyce Cooper and her father were congratulated for raising £916.38p for the County Welfare Fund by selling Broaches on their recent DDay visit to Normandy. Two events of interest:- 4th July 7/7.30pm RBL and Veterans are welcome to attend 75th DDay Anniversary event, which includes short talk about 94th Bomb Grp, at Rougham Tower Museum, IP32 7QB. Also on 29th June 11-4pm, 16 Air Assault Brigade and Colchester Garrison Show is at Abbey Field, Colchester. Admission free. RGW. RBL contact:- Bernard Mills mills.laxfield@gmail.com R G Warne MBE DL
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Organisations
Stradbroke Court House and Library News
We have a new selection of greetings cards in the library, so come in and take a look. Did you know that you can deposit cash and cheques with most of the major banks now at the Post Office, as well as cash withdrawals? Also we can help with your holiday currency. We always stock Euros and US dollars but we can order any other currency in for you.
Court House Café
The next ‘Friday Friends’ Café is on Friday July 5th 2019. These café sessions are dementia-friendly but open to everyone, so come along and meet people for a friendly chat. There is usually someone on hand for anyone needing advice and support. Events coming up: Summer Lunch in the Meadow - Sunday 14th July 12-4pm. Tickets £15 available now in the library. Booking essential: 01379 384768
Calling All Children! Summer Reading Challenge: Space Chase! Starting on Saturday 20th July to Saturday 7th September, The Reading Agency and Suffolk Libraries present Space Chase. Our super space family, the Rockets, need your help to track down books that have been nabbed by aliens! As you read Iibrary books over the summer, collect special stickers (including some stinky ones!) to complete your mission folder. Can you find the aliens in time to save the day? Head to Stradbroke Iibrary to start your Space Chase!
BookShoots
We are running BookShoots again on Sunday 8th September at the Library. We read the book and then watch the film. The book and film for this session is ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ by Madeleine L’Engle. A Wrinkle in Time is the story of Meg Murry, a high-school-aged girl who is transported on an adventure through time and space with her younger brother Charles Wallace and her friend Calvin O'Keefe to rescue her father, a gifted scientist, from the evil forces that hold him prisoner on another planet. Adults, teenagers and children 9 years plus are invited to participate - call in at the library and register your interest. And pick up the book to read. This is a fun project-we meet at 10.15 am in the Courthouse for a prompt 10.30am showing of the film. There are ice creams in the interval and after the film we have a lunch and a discussion about the film and the book.
Stradbroke Library/Court House Weekly Events Monday : Tiny Talk Baby Signing 10.30 am. Contact Gemma Patnell 07855181253 Rummikub Club 2-4.30pm Tuesday: ‘Jumping Beans’/Rhymes/Stories/Craft for 0-4yrs old 10-11am. Wednesday: Pilates (please contact Nikki Hambling 07899888778). Thursday: Courthouse Café 9.30am-12.30pm. Last Thursday in the month ‘Thursday Bookgroup’ 2.30-4pm for the over 50s. Friday: First Friday in the month ‘Friday Friends’ dementia- friendly café session 10am-12pm. Saturday: Courthouse Café 9.15am-12.15pm. Maureen John Library/Post Office manager
Wingfield and District Gardening Club
At the end of May we visited two lovely gardens in Syleham. The first was large around a restored farmhouse with many beautiful roses just coming into bloom. Raised beds coped with the fruit and vegetables although I was interested that they had difficulty with rhubarb as I have always found it so on my own soil. They had planted many trees over the years which were now well grown and provided an excellent background to the garden with hedges to give protection to the plant. They also had barn owls which conveniently left the next while we were there. The second had amazingly only been in its present state for four years on a hilly site beside a wood. Beautiful beds surrounded the patio giving lots of colour with steps leading up to a wild portion of grass with a path cut around it, leading to a really good selection of shrubs and perennials on its edges around the top of the hill. Again many raised beds growing vegetables and fruit. A beautiful garden which had been achieved so quickly. At the beginning of June we also visited the garden of Natalie Finch in East Bergholt which she created from scratch about 40 years ago, She specialises in roses, old fashioned and many different varieties interspersed with shrubs and delicate poppies. A lovely garden which we viewed on a very wet Saturday but were revived with coffee and delicious scones before making our way home. We meet after out summer break on 26th September to hear a talk on ‘Hanging Baskets throughout the year’ by John Hewson. C Traylen
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Organisations
Stradbroke Village Archive Lance Corporal Donald Burcham Moore. On the 6th June this year the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day landings on the Normandy beaches was remembered. In 1944 so many lives were lost during the invasion but for those that survived the initial landings, there were further battles ahead to bring WW2 to an end. Lance Corporal Donald B Moore served in the Irish Guards and on 7th August 1944 aged 20 he ‘died of his wounds’. Donald was the son of George and Eitheria Moore (nee Hines) who lived at Bank House, Queens Street, together with his three siblings. They received a letter dated 14th September 1944 from their son’s commanding officer – part of which reads: “. . . Your son was in the crew of one of our best Troop leaders and during the difficult times we went through in the early days in Normandy he did his job efficiently and helped to form a really good crew who worked together wonderfully and were always very cheerful. On August 6th we had to attack a little village called Le Busq near Vire and the Troop leader was observing from the turret of the tank, which was a little way back from the forward positions. Suddenly something hit the tank – I think it must have been a very heavy shell – and it was completely destroyed. Somehow your son avoided being killed outright as were the rest of the crew and we had to report him ‘died of his wounds’. I know how awful that sounds but if it is of any consolation to you, I can assure you that he didn’t suffer . . . “ Donald is buried at the Bayeux War Cemetery, in France. His parents requested the inscription “Always Remembered” to be engraved on his headstone. Here, in Stradbroke, he is remembered and honoured on our village War Memorial to make sure that his sacrifice is ‘Always Remembered and Never Forgotten’. Source: www.ancestry.co.uk : www.cwgc.org : www.stradbrokearchive.org.uk Ann Readman, SARA
Over 60s Our programme for July and August. July 4th we have Barry Peters to entertain us. Then on July 11th we have arranged a trip to Gressenhall workhouse museum and farm. There are a few seats available for this trip. If anyone is interested in joining us please ring Carol 01379 388577. July 18th will be an ordinary meeting with a game of beetle. August 1st we have Dougie Chittock playing his music for us and we will be having a strawberry cream tea. August 15th an ordinary meeting with a game of hoy. Visitors will always be made welcome, why not come along sometime and give us a try, in the community centre from 2.00 till 4.00. Joan Grimes
Saving All Saints We have met with our Architects and gained some good advice towards our application to the National Heritage Lottery Fund and will shortly be attending two Workshops in Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich to help with the process. The launch of our Facebook page is imminent, keeping you even more up to date with our progress and don’t forget to help this cause by buying those lottery tickets – it could be us! Gillian Rennie-Dunkerley, Carol Darling and Jane Merritt
SAGA
This is a good time to increase your strawberry plants. Select runners from the healthiest plants, and use a maximum of three from each plant. Press the plantlet nearest to the main plant on each runner into a 3 inch pot of potting compost using a hairpin shaped piece of wire to keep the runner in place. Cut off the extension runners. Sink the pots into the soil around the plants. All remaining runners on all the plants should be cut off back to the plant. Strawberry plants should be replaced every 3 years. As soon as you’ve finished picking summer fruiting raspberries, cut back all the canes that have borne fruit down to the ground. Tie in this year’s new green canes in their place. White and red currants need pruning after harvest; aim for an airy goblet shape with about eight or ten branches and remove any suckers. Cut back new growth to about five leaves. Gooseberries also need a balanced and open goblet shape. Keep the stem clear to 10 to 15cm by cutting off any new side shoots. Prune the leader back to half of its new growth every year so that the plant makes strong side branches to support the fruit. Runner beans need pinching out when they reach the top of the canes or they will quickly become tangled and topheavy. Protect the white heads of cauliflowers from turning yellow in the sun by pulling outside leaves over them. Ivor Hyde
Lottery Bonus Winners
24, J Dann; 42, J Bedwell; 43, G Cooper; 29, P Fill. £48 donated toDistrict Bowls Club; £24 donated to the WH Bowls Club; £24 donated to Church Funds. M Ellis
Letters to the Editors The picture of the Ivy House Stradbroke which has been donated to the Church. I am having offers for this. The highest one will be the one who has the picture by J Flaxman 1970. It will be on show at the Flower Festival where I hope we get some offers. Mary Ellis
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Council Notes From the Chair... It was great to see the Women's Tour come through Stradbroke again on 10th June . A good crowd gathered to watch despite the weather and others watched without getting wet by following Radio Stradbroke's live video coverage. As the new Council settles down to work we've been allocating jobs to a number of councillors: Dennis Merritt has been appointed Footpath Warden Don Darling and Peter Smith are part of a new Maintenance Working Group Chris Edwards is chairing our new Planning Committee Jeremy Fox is chairing the Finance Committee
At our next meeting we are considering how we could produce a four year strategic plan for this Council. This will build on the work we did after the neighbourhood plan to create a "Parish Infrastructure Improvement Plan" setting out key village priorities, such as a new nursery building. Every Parish Council meeting has a "public forum" near the start and members of the public are welcome to attend and speak in the forum .At our last meeting two local residents raised concerns about the speed and volume of traffic through the village. Roads are the responsibility of the County Council so we raised this issue during the meeting with our County Councillor who is coming back in July with some ideas about measures that could be taken to address this. If you have an issue you think the Council should be addressing or you are just interested to see the council in action, why not come to one of our meetings? Our next meeting is on Monday 8th July, 7.30pm at the Court House. James Hargrave, Chair, Stradbroke Parish Council
From Mid Suffolk District Council The Sporting Memories Foundation has been awarded £93k from the National Lottery to tackle rural isolation and loneliness in Suffolk. The charity will use the funding to develop a network of Sporting Memories groups based in market towns and villages using small community halls and venues. The project is supported by the Most Active County Partnership, Suffolk Community Foundation and Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, with extra groups targeted in these rural areas, initially around Sudbury, Eye, and Woolpit. The Sporting Memories Foundation is the world’s first charity dedicated to sports reminiscence and physical activities, supporting older people to come together in their communities. The groups are inclusive, social and enjoyable events, embracing people living with dementia, depression and loneliness by engaging them socially and helping to recall memories of watching or playing sport. Open to everyone over the age of 50, Sporting Memories uses sports-based reminiscence resources and develops collections from local groups that rekindle those very special sporting memories and events. Sessions also incorporate appropriate promotion of gentle exercise and physical activity within a fun and relaxed environment. Suffolk is already a thriving county for the organisation with six weekly community-based groups established, 11 care homes delivering sessions in market towns and local hero Terry Butcher (the former England and Ipswich Town defender) a charity patron. The project will link with local facilities and groups to support training, resources, equipment and advice for local delivery of Sporting Memories sessions. The first groups are due to begin in July, starting with local launch events, to be announced shortly. Cllr Julie Flatman, Mid Suffolk District Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “Sporting Memories is a fascinating project that will help bring out stories that might otherwise be forgotten, and bring people of all ages together in the process. Not only will this project improve health and wellbeing, it will also help residents who might otherwise face isolation forge new links and discover new friends through their love of sport.” Sporting Memories would like to hear from individuals, organisations and facility providers who may want to get involved in the project. For further information contact Phil Lown on 07864 614979 or email phil@sportingmemoriesnetwork.com. Mid Suffolk District Council
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Horham Classic Vehicle Rally Horham Community Centre - Bygones and Classic Vehicle Rally Cars, Commercial, Bikes Tractors etc. Saturday, 6th July 2019 - 3.00 pm onwards. Bar - Barbecue Evening entertainment 8.30 onwards. Entry free. Dance to Donna Rae Walls - Country Music singer For details David 01379 384493 (After 6pm please) Margaret Streeter
Rummikub Club Rummikub Club – Summer Sessions The Rummikub Club will continue throughout the summer on Mondays with the exceptions of the Bank Holidays. We begin games shortly after 2pm and usually end around 4:30pm. You would be most welcome to come along and join with us. Amy, Bruce and Jacky
Laxfield Produce, Craft and Flea Market Laxfield Produce, Craft and Flea Market on Saturday 6th July 9.30am -12.00 midday inside All Saint's Church and in the Royal Oak, and outside on Church Plain. Back to normal this month with stalls inside the Church, outside on Church Plain and in the Royal Oak. There's always a good ambience at Market mornings, and visitors and stallholders alike soak up the very sociable atmosphere. Over 35 stalls are planning to attend this month so lots of items on offer including plants for the garden, metal obelisks and garden ornaments, plus beautiful flowers in bunches too. As usual there will be several excellent quality local food stalls including free-range pork, Belted Galloway grass-fed beef, delicious lamb, organic vegetables, breads, cakes and pastries, with vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options. Also cosmetics, including organic and vegan, Pyro Jack name tags, an electic mix of kitchenwear and sundries, turned wood, planted containers, embroidery, charity animal cards, vintage and collectibles and of course Joy's Junk, where you never know what bargain you'll find. These are just some of the many and varied stalls on offer for July. The entertainment is very local too, with the welcome return of Julie and Paul Theaker, who will be performing in the Church. Cake of the Month on the Scrumptious Sisters' stall – Roasted Strawberry & Chocolate Cake This community Market is so popular there's always a waiting list for indoor stall space, but please contact Catherine Cawood on 01986 798852 re availability. Buskers are very welcome and can book a month to show off their talents, so if you know any singers, dancers or musicians, do let Catherine know. The Laxfield Produce, Craft and Flea Market welcomes you on the first Saturday morning of every month – A Suffolk Market run by lovely friendly people - looking forward to seeing you there! Carolyn Nichols
Stradbroke Cinema Roger and I apologise for the change of film in June. Unfortunately we were not informed that the release date for ‘On the Basis of Sex’ was not until the end of June and hope those of you who came to the Cinema expecting this film were not too disappointed when Mary Queen of Scots was screened! So, on July 18th we will be showing ‘On the Basis of Sex’. A biopic of Ruth Bader Ginsburg - this is a triumph against all odds story. The film follows Ruth as she enters Harvard Law School and ends in the Court of Appeal with her winning the tax case that set her down as one of America’s most important Attorneys. We witness how through this period Ruth had to cope with being patronised and discriminated against at every turn because of her gender, but she is determined to succeed. Her fight against prejudice and injustice is sympathetically played by Felicity Jones. The film is not just about her legal crusade but also tells of an extraordinary marriage with her husband, Marty, that lifts it to new heights. As soon as we have the forthcoming film selection for our Autumn Season, we will email this to you all for you to make your choices. There will be no screening in August, so please check your emails, look out for the posters for the film selected for September 19th and we look forward to seeing you all again then. Doors open at 7pm and the film starts at 7.30pm. The bar is open before the start and during the interval when ice creams will also be on sale. Entrance is £5.50 for adults, £3 for 16s and under and everyone is welcome Full details can be found on the Village website that is at www.stradbrokeonline.org.uk Roger Turkington and Jane Merritt
Stradbroke Church Village Show Stradbroke Church Village Show of Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables & Produce will be held at the Community Centre on Saturday 27th July 2019. This is the 25th show. Please consider entering and help to make this a record show. There are classes for everyone. Even one entry will help to make a show. Schedules are available at the bakery shop and library. Closing date for entries is Wednesday 24th July. Unable to enter? Still come and support the show. Teas, raffle, produce stall with vegetables, etc and pot plants. Any spare produce would be gratefully received. Stradbroke Primary School are supporting classes as usual. The plant sale at 21 Woodfield made £331. Thanks to everyone who supported this event. Hoping for your support & lots of entries for the show. All enquiries to R Copping, 21 Woodfield, Stradbroke. 01379384839 R Copping
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Forthcoming Events
Family Fun Sports Afternoon Following the success of the Family Fun Sports Afternoon on Westhall last year we are hoping to hold the event again on the Stradbroke Playing Fields on Sunday July 21st 2pm onwards. Please keep a lookout for the posters and on stradbrokeonline.org.uk and Facebook for more details. There will be stalls, teas etc, and of course lots of funny/silly games. Come along to support your Village organisations and of course have some fun! Jane Merritt
Stradbroke Walking Group Stradbroke’s free Community-led informal Walking Group meets every Thursday. Please come along and join us for a friendly, gentle 30-45 minute walk and chat around this beautiful Village, meeting outside the Stradbroke Antiques Centre (Queen’s Head) at 10.30am. Longer walks can be arranged too, as long as we have enough Walk Leaders. Everyone is welcome, whatever your age or ability - all you need are sensible shoes – and we look forward to seeing you and enjoying a chat with a cup of tea, coffee and cake in the Stradbroke Antiques Centre afterwards. For more information contact either Annie Groves or Dennis Merritt Tel: 07557 633 824. Email: annie.groves@suffolksport.com Tel: 01379 388 382. Email: dennis_merritt@hotmail.com Dennis Merritt
Phoenix Singers Concert Phoenix Singers – Saturday 6th July 2019 – 7.00 pm – at Framlingham College Mozart : Requiem And Other Music Tickets: £15, under 18s £7.50, available from Hall Farm Butchers, 25 Market Hill, Framlingham, Juniper Barn, Rendham. William Glasse william@glasse.org.uk 07802 597071, choir members, and at the door. Charity No. 1076549 Stephanie Askew
An Evening with Ted and Lil An Evening with Ted and Lil + special guest Dennis Macey. Comedy in Laxfield Village Hall on Saturday 31st August. Join us for a night of music and laughter as we rejoice in the return of Ted and Lil to Laxfield! Ted and Lil are two funny old characters who will take us back to rural Suffolk of years gone by. Expect stories and sketches about their ever-changing life, the people who are part of it and their philosophical approach to modern day change and madness. Ted and Lil (aka local boys Stephen Bayfield and Peter Holloway) will bring Dennis Macey with them for a further mix of music and comedy! Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start. Tickets £12.50 and includes interval platter of light snacks. Advanced booking is essential! We expect to sell out... All tickets must be paid for in advance. Book yours from Caroline on 01986 798422 or email c.emeny321@btinternet.com. Payment by cheque or bank transfer. Full payment details when you book. Caroline Emeny
Jobs Club help comes to Stradbroke Are you looking for work? Jobs Club help comes to Stradbroke on Friday 12th July 10am-12pm The Harleston Jobs Club will be bringing their friendly and informal Jobs Club service to Stradbroke Court House on Friday 12th July. Drop in anytime in between 10am-12pm for help with job searching, CVs and covering letters, interview tips and advice, course information, careers advice, IT help, business start-up information, volunteering and much more. All our services are free and confidential and everyone is welcome. Contact Lucy Marjoram on 01379 851920 or email jobsclub@harleston-norfolk.org.uk for further information. ` Lucy Marjoram, Jobs Club Co-ordinator
Laxfield and District Horticultural Show Laxfield and District Horticultural Show at 2pm on Saturday 20th July in Laxfield Village Hall. Did you know that if you live within 20 miles of Laxfield All Saints Church, you can enter the Laxfield and District Horticultural Show? And did you know that our show is much more than just flowers and vegetables? There’s photography, cookery and lots of crafts, too. And our classes are deliberately broad and inclusive …and fun. Have a look at our schedule and entry form online. Or phone Bobby Holland on 01986 798961. Or just come to the show to admire the exhibits and enjoy tea, cake and a raffle in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Catherine Cawood
Sing for Water Village Voice and Crossing the Border Choirs are supporting this year’s ‘Sing for Water’ project in aid of WaterAid. The choirs will sing at St Peter and St Paul’s Church in Hoxne on 13th July at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £10 and refreshments are included. The choirs are directed by Janet Koralambe. Tickets are available from Hoxne Post Office, by e-mailing villagevoicesjk2@icloud.com or on the door. There will be a collection at the end, with proceeds supporting WaterAid in bringing clean water and sanitation to people in Malawi. Jenny Knight, Village Voices Community Choir Secretary
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Sports Roundup
Stradbroke Cricket Club Last month I alluded to the distance traveled to away matches affecting performance, well further proof, if any were needed, as Stradbroke have lost all five away games in League & Cup. To balance that, we are unbeaten at home, having played just two matches. The balance is being redressed, with a run of home games. I get asked when we are playing, apparently people like to watch us! Our next home games are Saturdays 29th June, July 20th, August 3rd & August 17th, Sundays 28th July, & 11th August, all starting at 1pm. Give us a look. You are very welcome. The annual match against the Headmasters XI ended in a heavy defeat this week, played against a backdrop of damaged nets & water butt, the weather vane ripped off the roof, & the scorebox door smashed beyond repair after a weekend of destruction at the Playing Field. If anybody saw anything, please tell the Police, quoting crime number 37/35986/19, even though they don't appear too interested, as once again, the Cricket Club is left to clear up the mess at our own expense. Sincere thanks to those who made remedial repairs or have offered help to do so. Hopefully good will win out over evil. Also, thank you to everyone who voted for our project through 'Calor Gas Community Fund'. Voting is now closed. Fingers crossed! Michael Hugman
White Hart Bowls Club Mid Suffolk Results Hoxne Away Lost Laxfield away won Dennington away lost Waveney League Results Long Stratton home won Shotford Home Won Mendlesham away lost
Junior Cup away lost to Waldringfield Marie Curie home to Easton won Percy Dunnett home to borough of Eye won Sun Bowl away to Easton lost Lynn Ruth
Stradbroke and District Bowls Club Hello there, welcome to our monthly update/report with details as follows: Games played since our last report Forthcoming Games May 24 Stradbroke lost against Yoxford June 24 SL Stradbroke v Leiston [A] 28 Stradbroke lost against Dickleburgh 25 WL Stradbroke v Wortham [A] 31 Stradbroke lost against Laxfield July 2 WL Stradbroke v Hoxne [A] June 3 Stradbroke lost against Dennington 4 SL Stradbroke v Yoxford [H] 6 Stradbroke lost against Gissing 8 SL Stradbroke v Yoxford [A] 11 Stradbroke won against Pulham Market 11 WL Stradbroke v Thornham Magna [A] 17 Stradbroke won against Sweffling 15 SL Stradbroke v Halesworth [H] 18 Stradbroke won against Diss A 19 WL Stradbroke v Connaught [H] 22 SL Stradbroke v Earl Soham [A] 23 WL Stradbroke v Beeches [A] 29 SL Stradbroke v Laxfield [H] 30 WL Stradbroke v Dickleburgh [H] SL Saxmundham - League 2 wood WL Waveney - League 3 wood June 8 : In house competition Les Parker mixed pairs : Congratulations to winners Jennifer Chetwyn and Dick Webster and runners up were Mary Ellis and John Dann. July 12: Bowls for Bingo is in the community centre at 7.00 pm. In closing may we remind you that the club is always looking for new members and if you have an interest in the game do not hesitate to come along to the regular roll ups that take place on Saturday and Wednesday afternoons from 2.00-3.30 pm where members will be on hand to welcome you and give you an insight into the game. Any questions? Then give me a call on 01379 384729 - as always we thank you for reading this report. Regards Roy Lee 01379 384729
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Forthcoming Events
RoughCast's A Midsummer Night's Dream RoughCast's A Midsummer Night's Dream – Touring July 8th to 27th 2019 Following the success of recent summer tours of "As You Like It" and "Twelfth Night", RoughCast bring you Shakespeare's most popular comedy: "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Set in an enchanted forest with warring fairies, sparring lovers and a group of enthusiastic amateur actors who are putting on a play, this most magical and hilarious play is the perfect entertainment for a July evening. RoughCast's lively, colourful and fast-moving production is set on a sultry summer's evening in Greece, redolent of summer holidays on Mediterranean islands but also with a flavour of ancient Greece and mythological magic. 8th Old King’s Head, Brockdish, 11th Beccles Public Hall, 12th Laxfield Low House garden *, 13th Fisher Theatre Bungay, 14th St Botolph’s Church, Stow Bedon *, 19th Wingfield Barns, 20th Thurning Hall walled garden *, 21st St Clement’s Common, Rushall*, 25th Diss Corn Hall, 26th New Cut Arts, Halesworth, 27th Hoxne Swan Gardens. Performances start 7.30pm. Tickets £10 or £6 for full-time students but with variations at venues marked with * For further details of times, tickets and which performances are outside, please visit www.roughcast.co.uk or tel 01379 586745 Pat Parris
Stradbroke, Caring For Our Community Fair Stradbroke, Caring For Our Community Fair on Friday September 13th 2019, 11am – 2:00pm, at Stradbroke Community Centre. Are you interested in finding out about what your community has to offer, looking for new opportunities or connections? Come along for tea & cake, slipper exchange and meet support services and local groups. There will be the opportunity to take part in dementia friend’s sessions, have any walking aid ferrules checked and replaced. Come and join the fair. If you would like to find out more, please contact Gareth on 07843 343 810 or email Gareth.moir@suffolk.gov.uk Organised alongside The High Suffolk Dementia Network and supported by Suffolk Community Foundation. Gareth Moir
Organisations Stradbroke Primary School I can’t believe that I am writing this on the wind down to the end of the academic year. The end of the year has been just as busy as the rest of it! In May, the children in Year 2 and 6 worked so hard to complete their SATs – we are so proud of all of them and know that they all tried their best. Our Year 5 children who did Bikeability tried so hard and are now much more confident at cycling on the road. Year 6 children enjoyed a trip to Crucial Crew in Stowmarket as part of their PSHE curriculum and Saturn and Mars classes have enjoyed trips to Charlotte’s Wood in Wilby for outdoor learning. The end of term has also seen three brilliant performances of ‘Rock Bottom!’, our end of term production performed by the children in Years 4, 5 and 6 this year. On top of this is Sports Day and another fab Summer Fair run by our lovely FOSPS with plenty more events still to come before we break up for the summer holidays! As ever, thank you to our FOSPS for all of the events they have planned this academic year to help raise money for our children; it is so appreciated and the children are so lucky to have the extra opportunities that they help to provide. We are very sad that after many, many years Mrs Deatker and Mrs Rowing are retiring. Their service to the school has been so valuable over the years and we will be sorry to see them leave. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their dedication and commitment to the school and wish them both the very best of luck for the future. Enjoy the summer holidays and we look forward to seeing everyone back for our new academic year in September! Hannah Hunt, Head of School
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Tidying up the Village Have you noticed how Stradbroke has become untidy and dishevelled in places? Village signs are dirty and on the huh! Litter and doggy bags are appearing on footpaths, fences are broken and so on. The general look and feel of the place is becoming a bit tired. Well, all that is going to change. At the last Parish Council Meeting we agreed to set up a working party for repairs and maintenance of the village assets. I and Peter Smith are the two councillors on the working party and we are inviting residents to volunteer some of their time to help in our campaign to smarten up the village. We are looking for people to join us and help with things such as painting, cleaning, a bit of woodwork, or simply a litter collection. Anything that will improve the look and feel of the place will be considered. It’s not going to be hard work and will definitely be rewarding to see how many small changes can revitalise the village. So give us a call if you would like to help. We would also like residents to get in touch if they know of something that needs fixing, big or small it doesn’t matter. Give us a call and we’ll see what we can do. Don Darling 388098, Peter Smith 384047
Stradbroke Neighbourhood Watch Following last month’s Parish Council meeting it was agreed that a Neighbourhood Watch scheme should be investigated. I am therefore writing to you, as Stradbroke residents, asking you to consider whether or not you would like to have a scheme in our village. You may or may not be aware of the amount of vandalism, drug abuse, antisocial behaviour and criminal activity that goes on within our village, but in the absence of a regular police presence, the above misdemeanours will continue to be a problem causing stress, expense, and in some cases injury to some of our residents. We have one PCSO – Police Community Support Officer, who has a wide area of responsibility from Stowmarket to Halesworth and he is most unlikely to be on hand when a crime is being committed. Whilst the police will always respond to urgent serious crime, they do not have the time or manpower to deal with the misdemeanours described above. One of the most effective ways to reduce this criminal activity is to have a Neighbourhood Watch scheme. It is claimed by many, and backed up by research, that “Neighbourhood Watch is the most successful crime reduction initiative ever” Neighbourhood Watch works by having a broad cross section of residents “watchers” who can keep an eye on their immediate locality and report any activity which they think is suspicious. They report to a local coordinator, of which there may be several, depending on the size of the community. If a coordinator considers it appropriate, they then contact the police and report the activity. Watchers and coordinators are ordinary members of the public who care about their local neighbourhood and who want to make it a better place in which to live. Once established I firmly believe that a local Watch scheme will reduce crime and vandalism and make Stradbroke safer. If you are in any way interested in helping me to set up such a scheme, then please get in touch. Don Darling Tel. 01379388098 Mobile: 07835391766 Email: Caroldon01@gmail.com
Cold water challenge Friends embark on year-long cold water challenge in aid of motor neurone disease Two keen swimmers are braving the elements to take part in 12 gruelling outdoor swimming events to raise vital funds for a charity close to their hearts. Emily Kell, 31, and Laura-Mai Edwards, 32, are taking part in one event each month over the course of a year to raise money for the motor neurone disease (MND) Association. The money raised will be used to help individuals and families affected by the disease, and to further support research and treatments into MND. The duo were inspired to take on the challenge after Emily’s dad, Richard Kell, was diagnosed with MND in August 2017 shortly after retiring as a Halesworth GP. MND is a rapidly progressive disease that affects the nervous system and impacts on people’s abilities to walk, communicate, swallow and breathe. There is still no cure for the disease, with average life expectancy ranging from six months to five years from the onset of symptoms. Emily, who has been a keen swimmer for many years, said: “The MND Association is incredibly important to our family, and we are both driven to support others facing this cruel disease. When we were growing up, Dad was always the first to jump into a cold lake, pool or the sea. We always thought he was mad. As he isn’t able to swim anymore, I wanted to try to be as brave as him by undertaking this challenge.” The pair have already taken part in 10 swimming events, raising £5,000 so far. They have three swims left and are hoping to hit their £8,000 target by the end of August. Laura, whose parents live near Walberswick beach, said “we both love swimming, but are not familiar with swimming in freezing temperatures! We had to spend a lot of time preparing for the winter swims, including having daily cold showers and researching cold water immersion techniques.” Anyone who would like to sponsor Emily and Laura can visit: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/swimformnd For more information about the MND Association, visit https://www.mndassociation.org/ Emily Kell
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Mid Suffolk District Council Livestream Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are to make their council meetings, which include major decisions such as budgets and major planning applications, accessible to everyone as online livestreaming begins. Following an upgrade of the King Edmund Chamber at the councils’ joint headquarters in Endeavour House, Ipswich, all meetings held in the Chamber will be livestreamed for public viewing, allowing residents to watch their councillors debate and vote upon major issues, including upcoming debates on the councils’ Joint Local Plan, from their own devices. A schedule of upcoming council meetings is available online. (https://baberghmidsuffolk.moderngov.co.uk/mgCalendarMonthView.aspx?GL=1&bcr=1 ) The new platform will allow members of the public to view presentations given to councillors at these meetings and will display the name of each member of the councils when they speak, helping residents follow each meeting in full. Meetings held in the King Edmund Chamber include Full Council meetings and most Cabinet and Planning Committee meetings, as well as several other committee and subcommittee meetings of both councils. The videos will be available online for public viewing via the councils’ YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSWf_0D13zmegAf5Qv_aZSg. Once meetings have finished the videos will be saved on the channel for public viewing at any time. Several previous meetings are already available online, following testing of the new set-up. Members of the public will continue to be welcome to attend these meetings in person via the public gallery if desired. Mid Suffolk District Council
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In recent weeks, it’s fair to say that public concern about climate change continues to grow and regardless of the merits, or otherwise, of school strikes and mass city protests, the voices being raised reflect the growing concern and sense of urgency for the need to tackle this critical issue. Since I was first elected in 2010, I have consistently worked to raise issues around climate change, serving as Vice Chair of the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee, until it was reconfigured in 2017. With the heightened public call for Government to do more in tackling climate change, I would hope that my own track record speaks for itself on this matter. I remain committed to raising issues relevant to climate change with Government and in the House of Commons and Westminster Hall Chambers. I have contributed to a number of debates on related issues over the least year or so alone, including the diesel vehicle scrappage scheme and the electric and hybrid market, Dieter Helm’s Energy Review, looking at reducing carbon footprint and producing cleaner, greener energy, and debates on geothermal energy and regulation of heat networks. I have also consistently submitted Parliamentary Questions on this vitally important topic. In recognising the need to rise to the challenge of tackling climate change, it is also important to take stock and recognise our achievements so far. The UK leads the G7 in terms of reducing our carbon emissions – we have cut our emissions per unit of national income on average by 3.7% per year, well ahead of the EU average of 2.3% and the G7 average of 2.2%. The last time the UK’s emissions were this low was in 1888. Our achievements in cutting emissions from our electricity generation particularly stand out. More than half of the UK’s electricity was generated from low-carbon sources last year, the highest ever share, while we achieved a record 90 hours of continuous coal-free generation over the recent Easter weekend. Our renewable energy capacity has quadrupled since 2010 and the UK has the largest installed offshore wind capacity in the world thanks to our sustained investment in this crucial technology. Whilst these are undoubtedly great achievements, there remains much to be done and we have already signalled that we want to be more ambitious, both in our actions and in driving concerted global efforts. Climate change is too broad a challenge for this Government to tackle alone - it is a global problem to which the solution will be a global commitment. It is a matter of supreme importance and one on which I will continue to take every opportunity to make the case and press for action. For more information, please visit my website www.drdanielpoulter.com
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Village Diary June 29 Flower Festival from10am – 5pm (see page 4) 29 Stradbroke Cricket Club home game – 1pm start (see page 20) 30 Radio Stradbroke on air from 10 am www.radiostradbroke.co.uk 30 Flower Festival from10am – 5pm (see page 4) th th th th
July 1 Flower Festival from10am – 5pm (see page 4) 4 Stradbroke Walking Group meet at 10.30 am and every Thursday (see page 18) 4 Over 60s meet in Community Centre at 2pm (see page 12) 5 ‘Friday Friends’ dementia friendly café in Court House (see page 10) 6 Court House Café 9.15am-12.15pm, and every Saturday 6 Laxfield Produce, Craft and Flea Market from 9.30 am (see page 17) 6 Horham Classic Car get together from 3pm (see page 17) 6 Phoenix Singers Concert at Framlingham College (see page 18) 7 Radio Stradbroke on air from 10 am www.radiostradbroke.co.uk 8 Rummikub Club from 2 – 4.30 pm and every Monday 8 ‘Tiny Talk Baby Signing’ at the Court House at 10.30 am and every Monday 8 -27 RoughCast's A Midsummer Night's Dream touring locally (see page 22) 8 Stradbroke Parish Council meeting at Court House, 7.30 pm (see page 6) 9 Jumping Beans for babies/toddlers/children under 5, and every Tuesday 9 Contact Club meet in Community Centre and every Tuesday 10 Baptist Church Friendship Lunch at 12.30pm (see page 3) 10 Pimms Party in Rectory Gardens (see page 4) 10 Table tennis in the Community Centre at 7.30pm, and every Wednesday 11 Court House Café 9.30am-12.30pm, and every Thursday 11 Over 60s trip to Gressenhall (see page 12) 11 WI meet in Community Centre (see page 9) 12 Jobs Club support in library from 10am to 12 noon (see page 18) 12 Stradbroke Cricket Club coaching at the playing field from 6pm to 7.30pm 12 Stradbroke and District Bowls Club Bingo at the Community Centre (see page 20) 13 Radio Stradbroke presents Stradbroke Music Day (see front page) 13 Sing for Water performance in Hoxne at 7.30pm (see page 18) 14 Radio Stradbroke on air from 10 am www.radiostradbroke.co.uk 14 Summer Lunch in the Meadow 12-4pm (see page 10) 16 PC Clinic at 2.15pm in Court House (see page 6) 18 Over 60s meet in Community Centre at 2pm (see page 12) 18 Stradbroke Cinema presents ‘On the basis of sex’ (see page 17) 20 Children’s Summer Reading Challenge starts (see page 10) 20 Stradbroke Cricket Club home game – 1pm start (see page 20) 20 Laxfield Horticultural Show from 2pm (see page 18) 21 Radio Stradbroke on air from 10 am www.radiostradbroke.co.uk 21 Family Fun Sports Afternoon from 2pm (see page 18) 24 Baptist Church Friendship Lunch at 12.30pm (see page 3) 27 Stradbroke Church Village Show of Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables & Produce (see page 17) 28 Radio Stradbroke on air from 10 am www.radiostradbroke.co.uk 28 Stradbroke Cricket Club home game – 1pm start (see page 20) st
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