www.stradbrokemonthly.co.uk
March 2021
No.470
Get Involved! Make, Do & Friends... What’s your view of Stradbroke? A local arts charity is inviting Stradbroke residents to contribute to poems about the village – by picking a picture and then having a chat on the phone with a poet. The home page of the Stradbroke Village Archive (http://stradbrokearchive.org.uk/) features a map of the village, stuck with numerous pins; each pin represents an image or document relating to that particular spot. Residents are asked to click on these pins to view the images and select the one that appeals to them most; it may be a spot they know, or a memory it evokes or it may be just because it’s pretty and makes them feel happy. That image provides the focus for a chat with poet and performer, Arji Manuelpillai; he will telephone the resident and, in talking about the image, gather different views of Stradbroke, from which he will create a series of poems.
It is hoped that the poems, along with copies of the images, may be displayed in the library café for people to enjoy, once we’re all able to start meeting up again. They will also be posted to the Make, Do & Friends blog site at https://www.makedoandfriends.co.uk/ Make, Do & Friends is a creative programme, intended for older people (55+) living in rural areas of Suffolk and run by Suffolk Artlink. Anyone wishing to take part should first contact either Candida or Carrie (details below) who will be responsible for setting up the phone calls and generally making sure that all you have to do is enjoy taking part. If you would like to take part, but don’t use the internet, please call us and we’ll see what we can do to include you in the project. Participation is free, and places are limited, so please contact us as soon as you can, so that Arji can get in touch and start painting a picture of Stradbroke in poetry. Candida – candida@suffolkartlink.org.uk Telephone 07857 002974 Carrie – carrie@suffolkartlink.org.uk Telephone 01986 87395
Keep Up to Date with Local COVID 19 Information... The Radio Stradbroke Home Service To listen to your very local Internet Radio Station, every day between 10am - 1pm, log on to www.radiostradbroke.co.uk or get the TuneIn Radio app on your phone, or through your smart speaker,
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Local Churches
Stradbroke Baptist Church
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Stradbroke Baptist Church, Laxfield Road, Stradbroke, Suffolk The Chapel remains open for worship on Sunday mornings – you are most welcome to join us:
Sundays: 10:15am Worship Service We are fully compliant with the latest Government laws/safety guidance for COVID-19. A wonderful reminder of hope… in the hard times of life… Psalm 121 (NIV) A song of ascents. 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills— where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand; 6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; 8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Please let me know if we can pray for you or your loved ones. May God bless us all, Bruce 01379 388744 or 07484 219265 or psalm34.8@yahoo.com
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Local Churches
All Saints, Stradbroke
Revd Canon Susan Loxton 01379 388493. Church warden, Peter Chetwynd 384069 If you have any questions about Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, or any questions about the Faith, please contact Revd Canon Susan. We really hope that we can be in our church on March 21st at 10.30am for Holy Communion service. Then on Easter Sunday 4th April 8 am HC The church will be open for private prayer again every Wednesday from 10am to 4pm Holy week: Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th, Wednesday 31st March, online at 6pm Maundy Thursday and Good Friday online and recorded for joining any time. Meanwhile find us on our website: sancroftbeneficechurches.org or our facebook page: Sancroft Benefice Churches for links to all online events Every Sunday at 9.30am we have a Zoom online service. We would love you to join us. Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10am - a short service of Morning Prayer with bible reading and short meditation, live on facebook but you can access it any time. Monday evenings at 6pm - a short service of Evening Prayer - different weeks, different styles. Lent course online: Revd Gini Williams is running this informal course on the Psalms on Zoom - no previous knowledge needed. Book club! Revd Susan Loxton is going to run an informal book club online, Thursday afternoons, 2pm, March 11th & 25th. If you have missed being able to make a donation to All Saints Church through service collections or supporting the usual fundraising events that could not happen, you can still do this through http://sancroftbeneficechurches.org/
All Saints Church Fundraising Committee
With no fund-raising able to take place, we are hoping when the lockdown lifts to have a massive sale in church. We have been given lots of goodies from a house clearance and can’t wait to start selling the items. Thanks to all who keep sending donations for the church. We still have to pay our way, so many, many thanks. Mary Ellis
From the Rectory…
Dear friends and neighbours, We have all had an unusual year with coronavirus, Brexit and unusually wet weather since mid-September. It is very easy to worry and get stressed about things, especially about things we cannot control. Many people are struggling because they have lost a loved one, their job or maybe their home to flooding. Others are struggling because they feel house bound and some with trying to run a home and educate their children. You may not be stressed by any of these things, but something will stress and worry you. As a farmer, I think it’s the weather that stresses me more than anything, but as I get older I am getting better at not worrying about things. God tells us not to worry or be afraid but instead trust Him. We ought to look around us and count our blessings more often than we do. We all have a lot to be thankful for, living in beautiful rural Suffolk with its wonderful seasons, skies and sunset, having lovely places we can walk, see and smell the beauty of God’s creation, seeing the wildlife all around us and having loving, caring friends and families. It is all too easy to see the negatives rather than the positives. The story is told of a man who grumbled because he had no shoes, until he saw someone with no feet. God has given, and continues to give us many gifts, all undeserved, and the best gift is His love for us day by day. He wants us to be part of His family around the world and that’s why Jesus came 2000 years ago, so we could trust Him and be a part of God’s family. Yes, we’ve got coronavirus, Brexit and wet weather, but let’s choose to see the positives around us and thank God for our many blessings and share what we can with those in need. Every blessing, Revd Peter Schwieri
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Parish Pump
STRADBROKE PARISH COUNCIL Next full Parish Council meeting is scheduled for: 8th March 2021 Stradbroke Parish Council information: • Details of all meetings can be found on: https://www.stradbrokepc.org/ • Agendas for all Council meetings will continue to be issued only on the Parish Council website. • All details of how the public can watch or join the meeting remotely can be found on the agenda. MEETINGS OF STRADBROKE PARISH COUNCIL – 8th February 2021 Councillors co-opted Mandy Allen at the February meeting. Planning Applications SUPPORTED: DC/20/05938 – Erection of agricultural store. Six Acres, Battlesea Green IP21 5NE DC/21/00311 – Erection of a two storey side extension. 19 Shelton Hill, IP21 5HZ Planning Applications other comments: AP/20/00112 – Appeal against decision to refuse planning permission for application DC/20/01415 Barley Green Garage, Laxfield Road, IP21 5JX NO FURTHER COMMENTS Councillors noted MSDC planning outcomes as follows – DC/20/05332 & 05333 – Chestnut House IP21 5JP (garage conversion) GRANTED DC/20/05543 – Land to the rear of Windrush IP21 5JG (new property) GRANTED DC/20/05600 – Moatedge, Cedar Close IP21 5JX (tree works) GRANTED DC/21/00105 – Barley Brigg Farm IP21 5NQ (works to yard) PRIOR APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED Parish Council Updates: · The Council noted thanks to Chris Edwards for his work as a Councillor over a number of years, in particular his work on the Adopted Neighbourhood Plan. · Councillors approved transfers to and from the ear marked reserved accounts and noted the 3rd quarter accounts. · Councillors noted that a CCTV inspection of the drains from the Health Centre highlighted a blockage near the Fire Station, Suffolk County Council have been advised. · An Energy Performance Certificate for the Health Centre has been commissioned and recommendations from this will be discussed by the Councillors at a future meeting. · Councillors also approved expenditure for external works at the Health Centre. · Work on a draft lease for the Health Centre is ongoing. · A report on the land registration matter has been submitted to the Community Centre Committee and will be reviewed by Councillors at the March meeting. · Tree works have been undertaken to the rear of the tennis courts. · Flooding issues in Stradbroke have been reported to Suffolk County Council and discussions are underway. · Tenders for works to the Chapel at the Cemetery will be sought plus the cost of an electrical connection. · Highways: training for speed watch volunteers is still on hold due to COVID. A decision on undertaking a highways survey was deferred. · Broadband: online information sessions have been held and the project is ongoing. · Climate Change: Councillors were requested to submit any ideas on the matter to Toni Wisbey. · Cllrs noted that there are no plans to bring a TetraPak collection box to Stradbroke at the present time – residents who cannot travel to council run sites are advised to place them in with their rubbish. Available recordings of Parish Council meetings plus all papers, accounts and information can be accessed via the Parish Council’s website. Video recordings of recent meetings are available on the Parish Council Facebook page. Odile Wladon (Clerk)
Mobile: 07555 066147 Email: stradbrokepc@outlook.com Website: https://www.stradbrokepc.org/ PC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StradbrokePC Address: Mill Hill House, Church Lane, Wickham Skeith IP23 8NA
From The Chair..
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At our February meeting we co-opted Mandy Allen onto the Council. Since the last meeting Chris Edwards resigned from the Council which means we now have one vacancy on the Council. If you would like to be considered for the vacancy please email Odile our clerk on stradbrokepc@outlook.com for more information. I would like to pay a particular tribute to Chris Edwards for work he has done on the Council, in particular as part of the Neighbourhood Plan. He was a key member of the team that produced the neighbourhood plan and we are pleased that the Council will still be working closely with him as the Chair of the Stradbroke Community Land Trust. Thanks Chris! Our broadband working group was pleased to report that County Broadband recently held an online webinar to give details of their plans to bring high speed and reliable full fibre broadband to Stradbroke and seven other local villages. If you missed the webinar you can find out more at https://countybroadband.co.uk/services/why-hyperfast/ We also had a report from our Climate Change Working group, which is a newly formed group, outlining their plans to respond to the climate emergency in the village. Ideas on the table are installing electric car charging points, planting trees and meadows and promoting renewable energy heating solutions such as heat pumps. If you have any ideas of what you think we could do in Stradbroke to help counter climate change please get in touch. The working group would also like to recruit members who aren’t councillors. We also discussed plans to refurbish and bring the chapel at the cemetery back into use. We are investigating the best way to do this and will make decisions at a future meeting about the way forward. Elections for Suffolk County Council and for the appointment of the Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner will take place on Thursday 6th May 2021 in the usual way. If you would prefer to vote by post in the election, then fill in the online form at https://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/elections/how-tovote/ before 20th April. You can also register to vote if you haven’t already at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote before 19th April. Remember Suffolk County Council are responsible for a lot of important services in Stradbroke, such as highways, drainage, adult and social care and for issues such as home to school and local transport so please do vote! Our next meeting is on Monday 8th March 7.30pm online and you can see details on our website at https://stradbrokepc.org about how to join the meeting. James Hargrave, Chair of Stradbroke Parish Council
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Organisations
Stradbroke Good Neighbours
Stradbroke Good Neighbours are now offering lifts to hospitals and Drs etc. We can only take one passenger sitting diagonally opposite the driver and masks and hand gel will be provided. We can have help from porters at the hospital if needed. Good Neighbours 07749445531 Jane Gemmill and the G N Committee
Stradbroke Court House and Library News
Suffolk Libraries Day March 20th 2020 Suffolk Libraries is a charity which makes life better for communities across Suffolk. They need to raise funds to safeguard their services. Help Suffolk Libraries, while having fun and support Suffolk Libraries Day. Stradbroke Library/Post Office has remained open throughout the pandemic, supporting our local community with the help of Maureen, Isabel and resident artist Kay. We are taking part in the Great Suffolk Libraries Scarecrow Trail. Please come in and sign up to sponsor our Scarecrow for Suffolk Libraries Day which will be on display in the lobby. If any local businesses/organisations feel we are a worthwhile community cause to sponsor we would be very grateful. All sponsors will be entered into a free Stradbroke Library draw with the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes. See the inside cover for more details of other online events you can take part in for Suffolk Libraries Day 2021. We have new stock of our ever popular greetings cards, come along and have a look. Maureen John, Library/Post Office Manager
NOTICE: DOGS ON PLAYING FIELDS A reminder that dogs are not permitted on the playing fields at either Westhall or Wilby Road.
THE PROBLEM Dogs on children's playgrounds represent a major health and injury hazard: Toxocariasis - a rare infection caused by roundworm parasites, most commonly found in cats, dogs and foxes faeces. · Children and young adults are usually affected due to contact with · contaminated soil or sand within play areas by swallowing the infected egg. · There is evidence that dogs can also carry E.coli and hepatitis in their faeces. · There are over 7,000 admissions to hospital for dog bites and attacks · annually in the U.K. and under 10s were most likely to be admitted. (NHS Digital) · Information on the footpaths available for walking dogs can be found at: https:// www.stradbrokepc.org/footpaths · Please do not leave your dog's poo on the footpaths or grass verges of the village. · Bag it and place it in a dog litter bin, or if there isn't one nearby take it home and use your rubbish bin. · Please don't leave the mess for someone else to take home, either on their shoes or on the wheels of a child's buggy or bike. PC Clerk · ·
Mid Suffolk District Council has stopped brown bin garden waste collections again. They have also requested that residents DO NOT HAVE BONFIRES the smoke & fumes can be very dangerous for neighbours with COVID-19
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Organisations
Stradbroke Village Archive
The Court House The Court House was originally The Corn Hall. The building was commissioned from public donation, mainly farmers and tradesmen, and erected in 1854. The Revd. Allen placed a message on parchment in a bottle under the foundation stone on 27th March of that year. The Corn Hall served Stradbroke very well for almost fifty years. In April/May of 1900 the building was sold for £300 when its name and function changed to become The Court House. Prior to this the Stradbroke Petty Sessions were held mainly at The Queens Head Inn. Again, the building served Stradbroke well and the following is a peek in time of its work: In October 1930 there were in all 13 cases to be heard that day. The proceedings were held in front of eight lay persons and the Revd. Shaw. To start the day, a new magistrate’s clerk, Mr Harold Warne, was enrolled. The first case was a Laxfield man who was accused of not paying maintenance of £4:15s. The returning officer stated that the accused had received wages of £3 but had made no attempt to provide for his wife. He was ordered to pay £4:15s plus costs. Next. Two young soldiers from Dover who were seen by PC Cotton, riding bicycles on the Hoxne Road without lights. The young men had tried to escape by cycling away but were forced to dismount and run on foot. One was found hiding behind a gatepost having fallen over and the other was found in a nearby pond having nearly drowned. They were found guilty and each fined five shillings. The next case was the shooting of an Osprey by a local Miller who mistook it for a hawk. The court accepted the miller’s plea and the case was dismissed. Next another ‘no lights when riding a bicycle ‘ case brought a fine of 5/-. Then a frequent offender was called before the bench - Except he didn’t appear because his car had broken down. He was accused of failing to produce his pig dealer licence for inspection as required by the Swine Fever Order. To add to this the accused used obscene language when challenged. On fining the man £5 it was noted that he had accrued 45 previous convictions. Next, again ‘no lights after lighting up time’ but this time it’s a car. PC Cotton noticed the driver was driving his car very close to the rear of another car which did have lights. The driver was fined 50/-. ‘Wilful damage’ is next. A group of lads had been annoying residents in Hoxne and from the report it seems that this was an ongoing problem. One of these young men was accused of throwing a large stone at a door which caused damage. He pleaded guilty. Superintendent Ruffles stepped forward to inform the bench that the young man’s father was in the army and away on foreign service. The lad’s guardian admitted that he was out of control. Under Superintendent Ruffles recommendation the young man was put on probation for two years and ordered to pay costs. The last case before the bench was that of a farmer who had bought two identical cars but paid for one licence. When stopped for an offence and asked to produce his documents for the non-licenced car, he fraudulently produced those of his other car and swapped the number plates. Fined £4:8s plus costs. The Court House is now home to Stradbroke library and post office. This building is, and always has been, a place for the community and adapts to the community’s need whilst retaining its name and through that name, its link to the past. Source: BNA, Stradbroke Village Archive NB: The Guardian, 30th March, 2016 “Some libraries have adapted to change brilliantly: Stradbroke Library in Suffolk won an award earlier this month, for its clever combination of library and post office (the post office revenues have boosted the library’s income and library visits have shot up from 1000 per month in 2013/4 to 2700 per month now). A village that might easily have ended up with neither library nor post office has managed to retain both” Natalie Haynes. Ann Readman, SARA
Radio Stradbroke
Radio Stradbroke eagerly ticks off each passing week as we approach one full year of daily broadcasts of the 'Home Service', which has continued through snow, rain & sun, and hopefully the impending power cut next month. Thursday 25th March is the Anniversary. We cannot throw a big party, but hopefully along with you the loyal listeners, we can celebrate something on air. At this time of year 'Stradbroke Music Day' enters our minds. Of course we have no idea whether we will be allowed to hold the event on July 3rd, but it is something to look forward to and cling on to, although of course it is the hope that kills you. .. Thank you for your continued support. www.radiostradbroke.co.uk Michael Hugman
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Poppies & Daisies Tearoom
Antique Restoration
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Come and visit our vintage style tearooms in the heart of Stradbroke. We offer classic Afternoon Teas, Cream Teas, Over 30 Loose Leaf Teas, Homemade Cakes & Scones and Hot & Cold Food Served all day
Poppies and Daisies 2 Town House, Church Street, Stradbroke, IP21 5HT Tel; 07921512052
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Letters To The Editors
All Saint’s Church Heating The PCC would like to inform the village that we have now received the authority to install new electrical heaters in the Church. We would like to thank all those that generously donated funds for this project. Peter Chetwynd, Churchwarden Local family which, out of tragedy, have found hope... You may or may not know the background of this story but back in August 2017 my late husband, Mike Ginn died at the age of 29 from Leukaemia after a year-long battle with the disease. He left myself and our daughter Hope without a husband and Father. Hope was just 15 months old when he died. Throughout Mike’s illness he wrote a daily blog which was read by over 10,000 people across the world. Mike asked me whilst he was in St Elizabeth Hospice receiving end of life care that he wanted his blog published into a physical book so that our daughter Hope can read his story. I am still working at St Elizabeth Hospice as a fundraiser and absolutely love my job as I have both the understanding and empathy of how families are feeling as the hospice cares for their loved ones. It really is an incredible place. Now 3.5 years after Mike’s death the blog has been published and is available on Amazon to purchase as a physical book or an online E-book. The book can be purchased on Amazon.co.uk. The book is called Diary of a 20 something cancer fighter. It can either be ordered as a paperback copy or as a e-book. Fiona Ginn I would like to say a big thank you to all my kind neighbours and friends for all the kind offers of shopping and cleaning away the snow, the last few weeks, many thanks. Edna Rook
Lottery Bonus Winners
No 56 No winner; No 42 D Bickers £50; No 6 D Davidson £25; No 48 J Howen £25. Donations to church, Tennis Club and District Bowls. M Ellis
Useful Phone Numbers Fressingfield and Stradbroke NHS Medical Centres Fressingfield Medical Centre. Tel: 01379 586456 / 586227 Stradbroke Medical Centre. Tel: 01379 388313 / 384220 www.fressingfield-medical-practice.co.uk Samaritans: 116 123 24hours Citizens Advice: 03444 111 444 9am – 5pm weekdays Shelter: 0344 515 1860 8am - 8pm weekdays, 9am - 5pm weekends ACAS: 0800 470 0616 24hours Relate: 0300 0030396 BOOKING appt. Monday-Thursday: 8am to 8pm, Friday: 8am to 6pm, Saturday: 9am to 1pm Universal Credit: 0800 328 5644 Chemist 01379 870 233 (Eye) 01379 642 436(Diss Boots) Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital 01603 286 286 Ipswich Hospital 01473 712 233
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The Original Stradbroke Village Website! Now in its 19th year the Stradbroke Village Website brings you news, views and information about Stradbroke.
MARK BANCROFT PAVING SERVICES
Specialist in all types of paving and hard landscaping, driveways, patios, ornamental garden walls, water features, drainage and fencing. Pressure washing of drives and patios. Family run business with over 25 years experience. Fast friendly professional service. Fully insured and all work guaranteed. For a friendly visit with a free quotation call Mark on: 01379 677027 or Mobile 07768636618
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OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 07:00-20:00 Saturday 07:00-18:00 Sunday 07:00-14:00 Phone number 01379 388547
Local COVID 19 NHS Information
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Up to date vaccination information can be found at the Suffolk and North East Essex COVID-19 Vaccination Service website https://sneevaccine.org.uk/
Suffolk and North East Essex Long Covid Assessment Service (SNELCAS)
People in Suffolk and north east Essex suffering significant physical or mental health issues associated with COVID19 now have access to a single, integrated package of care. The Suffolk and North East Essex Long Covid Assessment Service (SNELCAS) is a virtual clinic which will refer patients directly to the appropriate services or specialist clinics for their needs. Clinicians within the Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care System (SNEE ICS) have so far treated more than 700 patients who have developed longer-term health problems after recovering from the acute phase of COVID-19 in hospital. A significant number of patients have also been managed in the community after reporting symptoms to their GPs. Long Covid is defined by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as, ‘signs and symptoms that develop during or following an infection consistent with COVID-19 which continue for more than 12 weeks and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis’. The condition usually presents with clusters of often overlapping symptoms that may change over time and can affect any system within the body. Many people can also experience generalised pain, fatigue, persistent high temperature or mental health problems. Patients reporting symptoms to their GP that are significantly impacting their health and wellbeing will first be assessed to rule out other potential causes and, if necessary, will be referred into Secondary Care for specialist treatment. If after 12 weeks their symptoms have not improved, their GP will refer them into the SNELCAS screening hub. From there they will be further assessed and can be referred into a combination of other services such as physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, dietetics, mental health services and social prescribing, with further hospital treatment if necessary. Excerpt from.. https://sneevaccine.org.uk/2020/12/21/new-care-package-for-long-covid-patients-launched-in-suffolk-andnorth-east-essex/
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Sports Roundup
Stradbroke Cricket Club
In a mood of hope or perhaps, denial, the Cricket Club has forged on with its business in readiness for a new season, starting with the AGM. The Committee now boasts its highest complement in living memory. We would like to think that there is a renewed enthusiasm for the Club in troubled times, the cynic in us all would point to meetings held via 'Zoom', not requiring anyone turning out on a cold night. Whatever the motivation, the following Officers were elected: Hon. President - Don Lummis, Chairman & Groundsman - Michael Hugman, Vice Chairman - Ian Flintoff, Secretary - Malcolm Tenneson, Treasurer - Caroline Johnson, Safeguarding Officer & Youth Development - Fergus Morgan, Club Captain - Matt Wise, Minutes Secretary - James Gilbee. Other Committee Members: Richard Pierce-Saunderson, Andy Webb, Alan Hutchison, Ian Cattermole, Steve Perrin, Thomas Hargrave. We welcome the last three names to the Committee. Fixtures are just about complete. As ever we are waiting on updates from the ECB on possible restart dates. More news on that next month (hopefully). Whatever happens on the field, off it the Club is on a sound footing. Thank you for your support . Michael Hugman
News & Views Borderhoppa
With the COVID-19 vaccination program now into its 2nd month, Borderhoppa are pleased to say that through January and February we have been able to help many of our members to reach the vaccination centres which are, unfortunately, some distance away from our local area. If you have an appointment and do not have a family member or friend who is able to transport you to your appointment, please call our office on 01379 854800 and we will do our best to help you. Borderhoppa
UPDATE! Buses and Other Services for Stradbroke
You can book our two community buses in advance for different services now during Covid 19. The offices are very friendly and helpful. Drivers are volunteers. Borderhoppa (pay up to £10 pa to join) See advert in this magazine. Regular bus service to Harlesdon on Wednesday and Diss on Friday. 01379 854 800 Socially distanced: limited number of passengers, masks, deep cleaning, Covid safety first, etc. BSEVC - Passengers for medical appointments and vaccinations, one passenger at a time: deep cleaning, masks, etc, Covid safety first. Monday to Friday. James will pick up small amounts of shopping, do posting, etc, if you phone ahead. Please phone the office regarding the service, as things may change. 01449 614271 118 - There is a limited 118 bus service from opposite The White Hart to Ipswich and back, Monday to Friday. Details are posted in the library and around the village. Toni Wisbey
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Registered childminder and qualified Montessori teacher. Set in the beautiful hamlet of Wilby. Full and part-time places available for all ages. Open 8am–6pm Tuesday to Friday all year round. For all enquiries, contact Stephanie on: Phone: 07787154143 Email: stephanie.a.harvey01@gmail.com
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News & Views
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Faster and more reliable Broadband for Stradbroke The Parish Council’s broadband working group have been looking at options to get faster and more reliable broadband in Stradbroke. We looked at several options and have decided to work with County Broadband who are a local East Anglian supplier of high speed full-fibre broadband. They provide their broadband services to rural communities across Essex, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Most recently they have started to supply villages in South Norfolk such as Bressingham, Pulham Market and Great Moulton. County Broadband provide what is called a fullfibre broadband service bringing a fibre-optic cable right to the door of every premises rather than relying on old-fashioned copper for the last part of the connection as BT’s fibre to the cabinet solution does. This enables two main benefits. · The connection is much faster. Currently most people in Stradbroke have connection speeds between 10Mbps and 30Mbps. Full-fibre connections are available from 50Mbps to up to 1000Mbps · The connection is much more reliable. Copper cables are an old-fashioned technology that was never designed for high speed internet. How would County Broadband do this? County Broadband are able to use the existing BT open reach infrastructure such as telephone poles and ducts in the pavement to bring their fibre cables to the door of each house. Some people might need some work done such as digging a trench and this would be individually agreed. All installation is included free if you decide to take a connection from County Broadband. How much would this cost? Installation is always free. Current prices for broadband are shown below: Speed
Cost per month Notes
50Mbps
£28
Six months free 300Mbps trial
300Mbps
£48
£28 for first six months
600Mbps
£55
£29.50 for first six months
900Mbps
£80
If you also want a landline telephone then prices are below: Plan
Cost per month Service
Basic
£6
Unlimited calls to UK Landlines starting 01, 02, 03
Standard
£13
Unlimited calls to UK Landlines starting 01, 02, 03 and UK Mobiles
International
£17
Unlimited calls to UK Landlines starting 01, 02, 03 and UK Mobiles plus selected international numbers
Please help to get this option for the whole village! Express an interest in the service without any commitment to buy! To bring the service to Stradbroke, County Broadband needs “expressions of interest” from around 40% of Stradbroke households. Expressing an interest does not mean that you are committing to buy the service just that you will receive further information from them and be offered the chance to place an order. To express an interest: 1) Go to https://countybroadband.co.uk/ 2) Where it says “let’s get you started” enter your postcode into the box and click “go” 3) Scroll down the page until you see the “register your interest” option, click “go” Fill the online form in with your details and click “register” (If you had a form sent to you in the post you can also fill that in and return it.) When could this happen? If enough people express an interest the project moves into the second phase (orders) and then if enough orders are placed into the third phase (design and build). Once the service is built then County broadband will be in touch to arrange individual connections. This could happen later in 2021. More information Check out Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/FullFibreStradbroke James Hargrave, Broadband Working Group
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Etheridge Nurseries Laxfield Road, Tel: 384204 Mob 07881 440140
Our Farm Shop is Open. Well stocked with Home & Local Grown Fruit & Vegetables. Sacks of Potatoes £8:50 Nets of Onions £3. Orders can be taken. Red/White Onion Sets Shallots and Seed Potatoes Now in stock. Fruit Trees, Laurel, Box in Stock. We offer a Large Selection of Hedging Plants Please check out Facebook page ETHERIDGE NURSERIES for all information. e.g Fruit & Vegetable list.
Passmore Weeks & Richardson
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Painting and Decorating by Ron Rankin - 25 Years Experience For All Your Domestic & Commercial Property Maintenance & Decorating Competitive Prices - Professional Standards Reliable & Experienced - Highly Recommended Advice & Quotations With No Obligation Tel: 01379 388243 Mob: 07762 326226
For your Lawnmower & Small Engine Repairs and Servicing Tel: Phillip Cleveland on 388306
Goddess Beauty is a beauty and skin clinic based in Stradbroke. Annabel has over 10 years experience in the beauty industry. Offering the highest quality products and treatments including: Manicure Pedicure Bio sculpture gel Waxing Spray Tan Environ Skincare Jane Iredale Skincare Make Up Lynton lasers - a medical grade IPL system for hair removal and skin rejuvenation I can help with acne, pigmentation, thread veins, port wine stains and much more. For more information check out our website www.goddess-beauty.co.uk Call 07535656044 39 Westhall, Stradbroke
eMail: johnbedwell18@yahoo.co.uk Web:www.angliansalt.co.uk For all your salt supplies of: Hydrosoft tablet & granular salt, pure dried vaccum salt, de-icing salt. Also we stock tablets & granular in 10kg bags. Please contact us for competitive prices either collected or delivered. Tel 01379 854061 Fax 01379 854 804 We offer free delivery to all Stradbroke residents.
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Service and repairs to all cars, light commercial and 4x4’s Specialists in vehicle diagnostics Free local collection and delivery Courtesy car available Prompt attention assured Competitive rates
Open 8:00am - 5:30pm Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 12 noon Saturdays Barley Hall, Laxfield Road, Stradbroke, IP21 5NQ Located on the B1117 1 3/4 miles outside Stradbroke towards Laxfield.
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Hammond Garden & Countryside Services Matthew Hammond
Felix Cottage Horham, Eye Suffolk IP21 5EG Tel: 01379 384643
E J BROWN Builder
Specialising in Conifer reduction. All hedge work and garden clearance. Any size lawn mowed. Rough grass cut & strimmed. Hedges and trees supplied and planted. Small tree work - pruning/felling Lawns turfed and seeded All types of fencing Patios and paths laid. Free estimates, all jobs considered.
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THE CELLPHONE & FAX SPECIALIST
TGA Communications Ltd Purchase your new cellphone from TGA Communications at competitive prices Enquiries welcome 7am to 7pm days a week. We also sell secondhand equipment & part-ex welcome. WE OFFER A FULL RANGE OF CELLULAR PHONES INCLUDING Motorola - Panasonic - Mitsubishi - NEC - Nokia Professional After Sales Service Hire of Equipment (including European use of GSM) For further details: Brundish Rd, Wilby Tel: 01379 388156 Fax 01379 388109
Dan Poulter, MP
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Having been contacted by a number of parents and schools concerned about the disparity of higher needs education funding here in Suffolk compared to our neighbouring counties, I have urged the Education Secretary to urgently review Suffolk’s funding allocation and to level up education funding for our children and young people. I share the concerns of parents and schools and I am growing increasingly concerned that without a meaningful injection of cash, many of Suffolk’s children risk losing out on their fair share. We already know that Suffolk is facing a substantial increase in the number of children and young people in need of additional support, yet rates for special school places in the county are significantly below those of our neighbours. Suffolk children and Suffolk schools deserve better and at the very least, a level playing field. The current funding allocation is not right and nor is it fair and this is why I have written to the Secretary of State setting out the case for Suffolk and requesting that his Department levels up Suffolk’s SEND funding to secure a fairer future for our brilliant children and young people. Although our schools currently remain closed under the current restrictions, I have been heartened to hear of the innovative examples of home learning, both from parents and our teachers. That said, home learning cannot take the place of being in class for face to face teaching and I remain hopeful that our schools can begin to return in early March. Ahead of our schools returning, the Government continues to make great progress with the vaccination programme and I am continuing to press the case with the Vaccination Minister and local health leaders to make sure that Suffolk residents are invited to receive their vaccine just as soon as is practicably possible. As more and more of us receive the vaccine, light is very definitely at the end of the tunnel with many millions of people having being vaccinated across the country. This is a fantastic achievement and my thanks go to all who have been involved in co-ordinating the herculean effort of rolling out the vaccination programme. We still have some way to go and cannot rest on our laurels, so it remains vital that we all continue to play our part in helping to stop the spread of COVID. We mustn’t drop our guard now when we have come so far and the end goal is in sight. The single most important action we can all take is to follow the guidance to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives. www.drdanielpoulter.com
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COVID19 - LIFE IN STRADBROKE PROJECT Send us your #vaccineselfies
The Stradbroke Archive and Record Association (SARA) has set up a new online archive to capture what life is like in lockdown for the residents of Stradbroke. It is hoped that by collecting our social history of this global event in real time, that generations to come will have a real window into our village experience in 2020/21 This new archive is slightly different to the other two online archives, it is designed to allow really easy upload by villagers of their contributions - anyone can add photographs, short videos, memories (as text) and audio recordings from computers, tablets and mobile phones! SARA want to capture the every day types of experiences as well as the special events such as VE Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day etc... SARA want the village of now and in the future to see how the global pandemic has changed and affected our day to day life, so join in and add your experiences. Go to
https://pandemic.stradbrokearchive.org.uk