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October 2021
No.476
Empowering Stradbroke to reduce our carbon footprint
Groundwork East in Stradbroke: Cut Waste and Save Money! Groundwork East and Suffolk Climate Change Partnership will be working with us by sending volunteer Green Champions to Stradbroke in mid to late October (final dates to be announced). They will ask residents to complete a short survey to help understand what we currently do regarding using/saving household energy. They will provide us with advice on practical ways we can save money and reduce carbon and other greenhouse gases. Some of these measures are free. Green Champions are very experienced in door-to-door work and will not call if there are “no callers” notices, for example. They all carry IDs. Small changes to our lifestyles can make a big difference. Groundwork East has researched Stradbroke on the IMPACT calculator (impact-tool.org.uk). It estimates Stradbroke’s present carbon footprint is 13,168 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e), with the average household being 20.2 tCO2e. Groundwork hopes to achieve a 1 tonne of CO2 equivalent saving (roughly the equivalent to a return flight from London to New York) for everyone who takes part. This is by simply following the top tips on a postcard Groundwork hand out. It could mean a top saving of approximately £140 per householder! Groundwork will survey us again later and give feedback on Stradbroke’s estimated saving over the next few months. How can we reduce our carbon footprint? Chatting to a Green Champion WILL help us reduce our carbon footprint and save us money. Every household in Stradbroke can take the 5 MINUTE SURVEY, link available on line for example at stradbrokepc.org, or www.facebook.com/stradbrokePC. Pick up a POSTCARD OF TOP TIPS from the Library and start saving CO2 and money! Pick up GROUNDWORK MONEY-SAVING LEAFLETS, with detailed up-todate information on roof and wall insulation, heat pumps, changing electricity suppliers effectively, and many more topics. Groundwork empowers “vibrant, green communities… facing up to the challenges of climate change....for a net-zero economy....for....healthier, happier lives.” They want to spread information and empower individuals and their communities. Go to groundwork.org.uk for more information on their work and how you can help. Your specific questions can also be answered by Sarah Gill, our dedicated Energy Advisor on 07720 098980 or sarah.gill@groundwork.org.uk Thank you. Toni Wisbey, Stradbroke Parish Council Climate Change Group
Citizens Advice Bureau “I’m a single parent and lost my job during the pandemic. My local Citizens Advice helped me apply for Universal Credit which has been really helpful to cover some of the income I’ve lost. But I’m very worried about the upcoming £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit, particularly with ongoing school costs - is there any other support out there to help plug the gap?” If you're on a low income or unemployed, you might be able to get help with some of the costs of sending your child to school, including school meals, transport and uniform. It’s always worth talking to your local education authority to see what support is available as some of their resources and offerings can differ. Free school meals Children in Reception,Year 1 and Year 2 automatically get free school meals. If you have older children you can apply for free school meals if you get certain benefits. In your case as you’re on Universal Credit and you applied after 1 April 2018 you would be eligible if you earn less than £7,400 a year without benefits.You can see the full list of eligibility requirements on the national Citizens Advice website – just go to citizensadvice.org.uk and search “school meals” on the site. Transport If your children are aged between five to 16, your local education authority might offer free or lower cost transport if you don't live near school or your child's unable to walk there.You need to apply to Suffolk County Council for help. Uniforms and other costs Suffolk County Council might also be able to help with some other costs, like uniforms, music lessons or trips and activities. There may also be local charitable schemes to help with these costs, it’s worth checking with the school to see if it knows of any. Schools can also sometimes advise on finding second hand uniforms. If it gets too much If you are starting to fall behind on your bills, then Citizens Advice can help. Our Advisers can look at your budget to see if we can help you save money and check that you’re claiming everything that you’re entitled to. Citizens Advice Mid Suffolk can provide advice on this or any other issue, including debt, employment, benefits and family law. You can contact them on 01449 676060 or use the contact form at midsuffolkcab.org.uk/contact-us. For more information and our opening hours go to www.midsuffolkcab.org.uk. Jaz Last, Community Officer
Stradbroke Baptist Church
Local Churches
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Laxfield Road, Stradbroke, Suffolk, 01379 388 744 You would be made most welcome. Sundays 10:15am Worship Service Thursdays 1:30pm Prayer & Share ‘Meet Thy Neighbour!’ – Coffee Stops It has been lovely meeting so many of you at our coffee stops around the village this summer. Weather permitting we plan to host a couple more this month. Friendship Lunches God willing, these will resume on the second Wednesday of November – all are welcome. We look forward to seeing you. Something to ponder… ‘Listening… ’ (Author Unknown) A man came home tired from work. He sat on the sofa and put his feet up. His wife brought him a glass of water. His son gave him a sheet of paper and he read through. English:17%, Biology:35%, Mathematics:40%, Physics:37%, Chemistry:42%, Economics:12%, Agriculture:19%, Geography:22% Suddenly he lost his temper and started shouting at his son, What is all this? All the time you are either on the phone or watching TV, how dare you bring me such marks? How dare you? His wife said, my dear husband, please be patient and listen.
But he interjected, and asked his wife to be quiet! It is your love and pampering that has spoiled him, he is no good and never serious at all. His wife said, Oh really? He continued to shout, saying that no one in our family has ever performed so badly ever! The son said “Dad I am sorry, I made you angry. I was cleaning the old cupboard and I found this. It is your old school report dated the 27th of July 1980. The man became humbled and dumbfounded. Can you imagine the atmosphere afterwards? Calmness in the air, with a foolish grin on his face he replied, “Son you don’t know, those days food was scarce”. The Bible says in James 1:19 “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,” How often have we found yourselves in the shoes of the dad? When we hear or see something and quickly jump to conclusions without fully understanding the whole story or the other person’s point of view. It is easy to become emotionally charged in certain situation, however, there is a reason the Bible urges us to be slow to anger; when we are emotionally charged it is hard to have a clear perspective of things. There is a reason why God gave us “two ears and one mouth… so that we can listen - twice as much - as we speak.” How are our listening skills? May God continue to bless us all, Bruce Francis – Pastor 01379 388 744 or 07484 219 265 or psalm34.8@yahoo.com
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
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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 continue with a blended approach to worship as the church is open and people are able to meet. With hand sanitising, masks if desired and spacing if you wish; In All Saints church: 3rd October 10.30am Café Church for Harvest 17th October 8.30am BCP Holy Communion 4pm Taize Healing service + Holy Communion with Bishop Mike 7th November 10.30am Café Church For other services each week across the Benefice, see church noticeboard. The church continues to be open for private prayer every day from 10am to 4pm. Short, informal prayer time each Monday at 10 am in the church. Everyone is welcome to join us. Also find us on our website: sancroftbeneficechurches.org Sundays at 9.30am: a Zoom online service, apart from the 4th Sunday. We would love you to join us. Café Church on the 1st Sunday each month is an informal worship and chat time. We start with coffee, tea or squash and biscuits as we join together in the church to reflect on our needs and the needs of others. This month we will be Giving Thanks for the Harvest; gifts of tins or packets of food will be collected for the Waveney Food Bank. Whether you are a churchgoer or new to the idea, you are very welcome to join us. Thanks to those who have volunteered to wind the Village Clock high in the church tower; we will all be able to continue checking the right time throughout the day.
All Saints Church Fundraising Committee
Our village show held on Sept 11th was smaller but very successful, all thanks must go to Roly Copping who arranged it. Cups presented to: Flower Cup & Veg Cup - R Copping, Flower Arranging - E Nunn, Bakery Cup - M Ellis. A profit of £601.90 was raised for Church Funds. Roly has contributed approximately £1000 to our funds over this year. Thanks so much. Unfortunately the Committee has lost another helper when Pat Daniels passed away. Pat loved helping us with fund raising. We are asking for items to go into the large Xmas Hamper - anyone willing to donate please contact me on 01379 384642 ASAP. Thanks for all your support and donations for our church. Also to all who contributed to the Churches Historic Cycle Ride. Well Done! Upcoming Events: Cake Stall 2nd Oct 8:30am onwards, Oct 15th Cash Bingo, Nov 6th Craft Fair in Community Centre 10am-2pm, Nov 20th Book Sale in Church 10am -2pm, Dec 10th Xmas Bingo and Draw for Xmas hamper. Mary Ellis
From the Rectory
Dear Friends, I wonder what October means to you? Dark nights, snuggling up in front of a fire, apple pies, nearly Christmas, or do you dread the short days and long nights? The meaning of October comes from the Latin word ‘octo’ meaning eight. The old Roman calendar started in March, so October was the eighth month. When the Roman Senate changed the calendar in 153 BCE, the new year started in January, and October became the tenth month. All of which begs the question, what’s in a name? My dad named me Susan; as a child I wanted to be Samantha and as a teenager everyone called me Sue. At the age of 40 when I started looking at being ordained, God reminded me that my father named me Susan and so I asked people to call me Susan as I felt it was more adult! However, some people call me Sue I think because it sounds friendlier?? Some people use their middle name, others are known by a completely different name to what they have been given. One thing I am convinced of though is that God knows all of our names, and, more importantly he sees us, really sees us, and knows our joy and our pain. Sometimes in my role, I come across people who are in a low place, and sometimes I can help practically, but it is emotional pain that is the worst I think, and there is mostly nothing I can do except listen. But there are some people that suffer in silence or hide their pain because they either don’t want to bother anyone or think there are many people worse off than them. If you are suffering emotional pain and feel alone, please believe me when I say, God knows your name and sees you and loves you. If you are feeling okay, praise the Lord, and make sure you take time to see others and if appropriate listen. As the rector, the Church says I have the ‘cure of souls’ which means I am here for everyone whether you are part of
one of our churches or not. Obviously, I cannot get to everyone that needs time, but I have a team and other church visitors, and between us we can find time. God bless, Susan
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Parish Pump
Next Parish Council meeting: 11th October in the Courthouse starting @ 7.30pm There is a vacancy on the Parish Council which Councillors are hoping to fill via co-option. If you are interested in the role, please contact the Clerk (details below). Planning consultation decisions reached by the Parish Council: DC/21/04377 – Grove Farm, Queen St. IP21 5HH COMMENTS SUBMITTED DC/21/04538 – Land rear of the Beaches, Meadow Way IP21 5JW OBJECT DC/21/04627 - Listed Building Consent, White House, Rattlerow Hill IP21 5HR SUPPORT Planning outcomes issued by Mid Suffolk: DC/21/03658 – Windrush, New Street, IP21 5JG GRANTED DC/21/03850 – Roger Skinner Ltd, Queen Street IP21 5HL GRANTED DC/21/04194 – Rose Villa, Church Street IP21 5HS GRANTED DC/21/04083 – Land adj. to West Winds, Drs Lane REFUSED Appeal Decision: DC/20/05718 7 Bishops Way IP21 5JR. Partially dismissed – garage / Partially allowed – first floor extension Parish Council updates: · Tennis Court Land - Councillors agreed that a simple transfer of land to the Community Centre was the best way to resolve the matter. The Community Centre trustees will be contacted. Councillors noted the external audit report and agreed the appointment of the internal auditor for 2021/22. · Solar PV panels have been installed on the Leisure Centre, the Council will write to advise the work has been approved. · A letter was submitted to the Charity Commission regarding the draft constitution for the proposed Community Centre CIO. · Works to the Bowls Club pavilion and security on the Wilby Road site were approved and will be added to the Parish Infrastructure Investment Plan. · Zip wire: a full service and cable tension has been undertaken. Parts are awaited to complete the work. · Solar Car Ports: A meeting will take place on the Wilby Road site with potential end users of the electricity generated. · A draft lease for the Health Centre has been agreed with the Medical Practice and submitted to NHSE and District Valuer for review and approval. The annual fire risk assessment for the Health Centre will be reviewed by the Finance Committee. · RoSPA inspections have taken place; no areas were noted as high risk. The full report will be reviewed by the Finance Committee. · Community speed watch: monitoring within the village will commence shortly. · Climate change: Green champions will be visited the village during October. ANPR: the Council will seek further information on the programme and investigate whether Stradbroke would be considered a suitable location. Councillors approved a £50 donation to RBL for the Poppy Wreath for Remembrance Sunday. GRIT BINS : The parish council has received requests to place a grit bin in the village. To enable this to be successful a number of volunteers are required to spread the grit – if you are interested and able to help, please contact the Clerk (details below). Thank you if you have already been in touch. Odile Wladon (Clerk) Mobile: 07555 066147 Email: clerk@stradbrokepc.org Website: https://www.stradbrokepc.org/ PC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StradbrokePC Address: Mill Hill House, Church Lane, Wickham Skeith, Suffolk IP23 8NA
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From The Chair..
We held our final meeting in the Church this month – a big thank you to Rev Susan for letting us use this space. We will return to the Court House for our October meeting. At our September meeting we welcomed Helen Ball to her first Council meeting. We discussed the re-submitted Grove Farm housing application. Whilst this site is part of the neighbourhood plan (as it already had approval when the plan was produced) councillors made a number of comments on the application especially on the impact to traffic the “pinch point” on Queens Street. Since our meeting we have had some good news from County Broadband. Enough orders have now been made to enable the project to move to the design phase for those who have ordered. County broadband tell us that If more orders are received then more parts of the village will be able to be covered so if you are interested please see https://countybroadband.co.uk/ for more information and to place orders. It is good to see that the Community Speed watch team have now started their work discouraging speeding in Stradbroke. They are fully trained and equipped with high-vis jackets and a speed gun. Look out for them if you are on the roads and be mindful of your speed! We are also continuing our work on climate change and holding a meeting this week to look at the proposed solar car ports for the Community Centre car park. We hope to have a design proposal to look at for our next meeting. The next meeting will be held at the Court House on Monday 11th October 7.30pm. Please see the Council website for more details https://www.stradbrokepc.org/ James Hargrave, Parish Council Chairman
Polite Notice – Hedges and Trees
Please could all home owners / landlords ensure that hedges and trees that may be overhanging pavements or obscuring road signs are cut back as soon as possible. The Parish Council has received complaints from residents who are experiencing difficulties with overhanging hedges and tree branches. Suffolk County Council’s highways department will be informed of any matters that are not rectified and enforcement action may follow. Thank you. Odile Wladon, Clerk to the Parish Council
Safety Camera Team
The Suffolk Safety Camera Team are a frequent sight parked beside our roads monitoring traffic speeds. During August, the team visited a number of sites in the Halesworth policing locality, generating 224 Traffic Offence Reports, just under 13% of the total for the whole of Suffolk. Suffolk Safe-Cam operates a number of mobile enforcement vehicles, which are deployed across the county of Suffolk. Since its introduction in 2003, the Suffolk Safety Camera operation has contributed to the reduction of road casualties and collisions throughout the county. Proactive speed enforcement only takes place in Suffolk at locations or stretches of road where there is an on-going risk of collisions, based on collision data at each site over the past five years – or where there have been substantiated complaints from local people. Locations where proactive speed enforcement takes place will be reviewed regularly by senior officers and are displayed weekly at https://www.suffolk.police.uk/.../roads-and.../speeding The Community Enforcement Officer’s role is to visit those more rural locations across Suffolk where data has shown there are accident or speeding issues – the aim of the officer is to prevent speeding by enforcement – thus making the roads safer. Requests for the officer/van will be taken to a monthly tasking group where deployment is decided upon by priority – based on data and or specific requests from local parish councils/communities. To contact the Community Enforcement Officers, email: CTOTeamLeader@norfolk.pnn.police.uk
Simon Green, PC 187, Community Engagement Officer
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W.I.
September 2021 Meeting Of Stradbroke W.I. Yes, we made it to another W.I. meeting and a great pleasure it was for us all as normality is creeping slowly back into our lives. Firstly thank you to all the ladies who came for the evening when there is still some anxiety about socialising. Well this month they let me loose as madam President so flushed with power and position I stood at the front and prayed that I would not fall flat on my face as I gazed out at the grinning faces. We worked through the usual offices, thanking our hostesses Jane M and Pat M for the flowers and refreshments allowed for the first time, progress. Our activity groups are trying to restart but folks are perhaps still a little wary of these sessions so come on ladies there is fun to be had, book club, circle dancing, lunch club and curling. A gentle reminder that come November the meeting will need to vote for a new committee and madam President so think about it ladies, could you be part of the happy band, remember, YOUR W.I.NEEDS YOU, please. Next it was time to welcome our speaker for the evening and this was Mr. Laurie Wiseman of the Suffolk Bee Keeping Association who had come to talk about a year in the life of a bee. This gave us a fascinating insight into the life cycle and culture of bees who live in a strict hierarchical community with their own rituals and rules where each bee knows its place and job and these rules are fiercely upheld, cute but scary little critters. The history of the bee goes back forever as they have managed to evolve and develop through millennia to continue with their work of pollinating precious plants for us and providing honey for those who enjoy its benefits. We need the bees and the bees need us so let’s live and let live with nature and take care of the bees. A really enjoyable session and after answering questions from the members Mr Wiseman was thanked by Carol D on behalf of us all. Refreshments served, chatter took over and we moved on to conclude the evening with the raffle with much cheering for the winners, yes it could have been Olympic medals such was the enthusiasm. It just remains for me to thank all involved in this evening and to hopefully encourage other ladies who might read this little epistle to come and give us a whirl. I hope our new member who came was happy and will continue with us, she let slip that she has interesting hobbies so watch this space, no pressure I promise. Our next meeting will be on 14th October at 7.30 when the title of the evening will be Makeover my Home, sounds exciting, come and see for yourself. Evening over thanks given breathe out and time for home. Thanks, Prue
Stradbroke Court House and Library News
Collect your covid 19 lateral flow home test at Stradbroke Library. Call in and ask. October will see the arrival of our Charity Christmas Cards and Christmas Café Raffle, so do come and support what we do at the Court House and raise money for good causes. The Court House cafe is now open with its normal opening hours every Thursday and Saturday mornings. It is a vibrant, lively Café with lovely homemade food and very good coffee. We have started an informal Craft & Natter group at the library on Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 4pm. If anyone is interested in joining the group please call in at the library (01379 384465) and let Maureen know or ring Maureen (07507802360) or Candice (0779569105). It would be an opportunity to bring your own craft and get to know other like-minded people in our community or to just come along and socialise. Craft packs can be provided if needed for a small fee and refreshments are provided. Our Thursday Afternoon Book Group will be re-starting up on Thursday 30th September at 2.30pm. New members are welcome. Our first meeting back we will be discussing and sharing books that we have individually enjoyed during the last year before taking home the chosen book for discussion at our October meeting on Thursday 28th October. Our meetings are held on the last Thursday in the month. New members welcome. Our Friday Friends Café will be relaunching on Friday 5th November from 10-12pm and will be held on the first Friday in the month onwards, we will still be supporting families that have been affected by dementia but would also like to invite anyone to come along who might just like some friendly company and chat. There will always be someone understanding to talk to about support and advice if you need it. For more information, please contact Maureen 01379 384768 or mobile 07507802360 Maureen John
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Stradbroke Village Archive
1942 Water and its supply along with its dispersal in Stradbroke, has been a regular subject of conversation and debate. In 1942 the Revd. Canon Shaw, who was also a parish councillor, brought the following matters to the attention of the council. Firstly, the emptying of sanitary pails onto gardens was becoming a problem and particularly those houses with small gardens. He stressed this was a serious problem and the council must deal with it. Secondly, he drew the council’s attention to the school water supply; “At the present,” he said, “there was a standpipe just outside the school premises, which was the only water supply to the school. The Education Authority were really liable to connect the school to the supply and they could do so and put a tap, etc., in the premises, but the position was, at the present they paid £4/19/- water rate, but if they moved the tap inside they would have to pay a rate of £9/18/0 and they could not do that.” Councillor Scoggings said that when Laxfield school tried to do this the Board of Education would not sanction it. Further on in the meeting, the clerk to the council highlighted the need to, voluntarily or compulsorily, provide billets for war workers in the area, also the issue of compensation for damage caused by war salvage (removal of iron railings etc.), the issues of wandering cows, the training of Fire Guards, and finally to acknowledge the receipt of £61/4s/3d from the public assistance fund, for the treatment of three children in the village suffering from Scabies. All in all, a busy and hopefully productive meeting. This month SARA have added to the archive further pages from the Cell Book. The book has been deposited with the Suffolk Records Office in Ipswich and, like the census return, carries the 100year rule for viewing. However, SARA was given leave to publish a page from 1942 when the capture of four German airmen was recorded: the pilot, navigator, flight mechanic and wireless operator of a downed enemy aircraft, sat under gun arrest in four different rooms of the police station, eating bacon sandwiches and not too unhappy with their capture. This story is told by John Ruffles (audio recording) as the son of Reginald W J Ruffles, the Stradbroke Police Station Sergeant. Also added are pictures of the Priory Coach house from 1970s. Source: BNA, Diss Express Archive (06.11.1942), Stradbroke Village Archive. Ann Readman, SARA
Radio Stradbroke
Radio Stradbroke's continuing commitment to serving the local Community shows no sign of slowing down, as we celebrate 18 months of daily broadcasts through the 'Home Service'. Not that slowing down is an option. We are already planning coverage of Remembrance Sunday, and will be providing the PA & music at Archbishop Sancroft High School in Harleston at their fireworks display on November 5th, as we have done in the past. Regular listeners on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk will have noticed that we now run adverts, in an attempt to raise some much needed funds to keep the station on air. If any local businesses want to advertise their products or services, get in touch. Our email is studio@radiostradbroke.co.uk Thank you! Michael Hugman
Over 60s
We are looking forward to a busy month ahead with our usual meetings on Thursday 7th October with Bingo, and Thursday 21st October with a game of Hoy. On Saturday 16th October we have our Annual Sale and Coffee morning at the Stradbroke Community Centre 10.30am to 12.30pm. There will be lots of stalls including new items, gifts, bric-a-brac, drink draw, hamper draw, Christmas cake draw, plants, puzzles, tombola, and of course our main raffle. Lots of items ideal for gifts. We will also be serving tea, coffee and biscuits. Look forward to seeing you there. Carole Sach
Contact Club
The contact club takes place every Tuesday in Stradbroke Community Centre. We are open from 10.00 am for coffee and a chat, we play cards, bingo etc. There will be a small charge of £1.00 to help our funds. If you would like to stay to lunch which is served at 12.00 it’s an extra £2.00. The Contact Club has been running 20 years to help the older community contact one and other, but is more important now than ever after the isolation we all faced through the Covid Pandemic. If you would like to join us on a Tuesday please contact myself. We would be happy to welcome you. stella.goddard@yahoo.com or 01379 384704 Stella Goddard
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Forthcoming Events
Rustic Barn Craft And Gift Shop
The Rustic Barn Craft And Gift Shop At The Old Lion, Queens Street, Stradbroke. Opening on: Thursday 7th October 9am until 1pm; Friday 8th October 2pm until 5pm; Saturday 9th October 9am until 1pm. Then opening on these days and times unless the shop board is not out. Christmas Late Opening With Mulled Wine And 10% off everything on Thursday 2nd December 6pm until 9pm. Selling local Crafts, Gifts and Jewellery for everyone. Come along and support your new local village business. Mary Thompson
Syleham and Wingfield village hall (IP21 4LT)
We are open! and we provide an ideal compact venue for events, parties, get togethers - contact Donna on donnamariegoose@hotail.co.uk for a visit or booking. Events Saturday 2nd October - LIVE music with the EXPLETIVES - Glorious PUNK! 7 on the door. Doors 8pm. Bar open You can join us for Coffee and Cake 1st Tuesday of the month 10 - 11.30am or Come for Coffee (with or without craft) Last Thursday of the month 1.30 - 3pm or J's Meadow get together 2nd Thursday of the month 10 - 12 - bring your own refreshments & tools Syleham and Wingfield Sports and Social club is open Tuesday and Fridays from 8pm Annual membership is 3.50 (3.00 concs) 1st Friday = Open Mic 2nd Friday = Purplestar Karaoke We will be rearranging our monthly fundraising Bingo sessions - previously we have supported Eye Opportunity group, Meningitis Now, Waveney foodbank and many more Carpets bowls - Monday evenings - roll ups and matches J's Meadow is down the footpath opposite the village hall, open space for community use with fantastic views over the Waveney valley. Info: Julie T text 07929794636 Julie Thompson
Coffee Morning
St Andrews Church Wingfield Coffee & Cake Morning at Syleham & Wingfield Village Hall On Saturday, 13th November, 10am – 12. Raffle, Tombola, Cake Stall, 2nd Hand Clothes Rail, with bags, shoes & handbags , CDs/DVDs/Books. Donations of the above very welcome. Jacky Taylor 07846365818 to leave message or E-mail Dower1965@gmail.com Thank you, Jacky
Stradbroke Cinema
It was lovely to see you all last month and we look forward to welcoming more of our cinemagoers in the coming months. On October 21st we will be showing Supernova. A very different road trip with 2 partners of 20 years (Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci) travelling across England in their old camper van visiting places and people from their past. Although this film is about love, grief and dementia it is full of low-key humour and charm without sentiment. The bickering between the two creates many a chuckle and we can sit back and enjoy a journey around England without leaving Stradbroke. Doors open at 7pm and the film starts at 7.30pm. It is no longer mandatory for you wear a mask during the performance but if you feel more comfortable doing so then please wear one. There will be an interval half way through the film, with ice-cream on sale and the Bar will also be open. Tickets will be on sale from October 1st via the online booking system - £5.50 for adults, £3 for 16s and under. If you are unable to use the booking system tickets will be available on the door. We will continue taking card payments on the door and at the Bar. However we will never refuse cash! Book early to avoid disappointment! Full details can be found on the Village website that is at at www.stradbrokeonline.org.uk Roger Turkington and Jane Merritt
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Heveningham Hall Events Return
We are so excited to announce that our Fireworks Event will be going ahead this year. It will be held on Saturday 6 November. You can expect all the usual stalls and fairground attractions and the ever popular LED Drummers. Our headline music act this year is RAZORLIGHT whose hits include, “Somewhere Else’, ‘In the Morning’ and “America”. Sharing the stage will be Freddie and the Freeloaders and the Norwich band, Little Red Kings. The gates will open at 4:30pm and the spectacular firework display, by Full Effect Fireworks, will start after 7:30pm. Tickets are £35 per car in advance or £40 at the gate, those choosing to walk to the event are £15 per adult and £5 per child (ages 4-14). Tickets can be purchased at Halesworth Golf Club, Laxfield Co-op, Halesworth Wine Shop and the Huntingfield Arms or www.suffolk-fireworks.co.uk/tickets Our Christmas Market Event has grown in popularity so this year it will be bigger and better. This will be held on Saturday 4 December and run from 12pm till 8pm. To add to the Christmas feel, there will be a synthetic ice skating rink and a train ride across to see Father Christmas in his grotto. This event will now be moved to the Orangery at the back of the Hall. No date has yet been set for the Country Fair. To protect your wellbeing, we will be working with Environmental Health to ensure we are compliant with COVID 19 guidelines. Call for Volunteers! These events rely on our amazing volunteers who look after the site and the public. Duties are varied and include, for example, patrolling an area, helping car parking, litter picking, assisting the public and helping in the tea room. The length of the ‘shift’ is dependent on the number of volunteers we have and the size of the event. If you would like to volunteer, or to find out more about the role, please email juliecollett@gmail.com All proceeds from these events go to Heveningham Hall Country Fair Trust, registered charity number 1095403 Mike Stephens
Common Ground Theatre Company touring East Anglia
The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man, by Fyodor Dostoevsky, adapted by Pat Whymark Touring East Anglia , October 14th to November 20th, 2021 Having had , like all theatre companies, over a year of twiddling their creative thumbs, Ipswich-based Common Ground Theatre Company are gearing up for a joyous, yet cautious return to rural touring with their autumn tour of Dostoevsky's dream-like, redemptive tale. A fantastical story of new beginnings, featuring Julian Harries as the Ridiculous Man, with Pat Whymark and Emily Bennett providing live musical accompaniment. It tells the story of a man who, much like Scrooge in Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, has a dream which saves his life, brings him back from the edge of despair, reconnects him to society and restores his faith in humanity. Its a poignant, funny and cathartic piece, particularly appropriate for this present moment in time. “It takes real skill to take a sturdy piece of classic literature and turn it into one of the most imaginative shows of the year.” Andrew Clarke, reviewing our tour of The Count of Monte Cristo in the EADT For audiences' peace of mind, social distancing will be maintained for our performances. A one act play, 1 hour long. Ticket prices: Adult: £12 Under 21s £8 www.commongroundtc.co.uk 07807 341364 TOUR SCHEDULE Stowmarket The John Peel Centre (IP14 1ET) Friday 15th October, 8pm 01449 774678/johnpeelcentre.com Tickets £12/£8 (U21s) Woodbridge Seckford Theatre (IP12 4JH) Saturday 16th Oct, 8pm 07807 341364 / www.commongroundtc.co.uk Tickets £12/£8 (U21s) Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall (IP15 5BN) - Thursday 28th October - 8pm aldeburghjubileehall.co.uk / manager@aldeburghjubileehall.co.uk Or in person at the Hall BO Tues & Thurs 10-12am - Tickets £12/£8 (U21s) Halesworth The Cut Arts Centre (IP19 8BY) - Saturday 30th October, 8pm 0300 3033 211 /newcut.org / boxoffice@newcut.org - Tickets £12/£8 (U21s) Diss The Corn Hall (IP22 4LB) Thursday 4th November, 8pm 01379 652241/www.cornhall.co.uk Tickets £12/£8 (U21s) Ipswich Sir John Mills Theatre (IP1 2LQ) - Weds 10th, Thurs 11th, Fri 12th & Sat 13th November 7.30pm 01473 211498 /easternangles.co.uk Tickets £12/£8 (U21s) Wingfield Barns (IP21 5RA - nr. Stradbroke) Saturday 20th November, 8pm 01379 384505 / wingfieldbarns.com £12/£8 (U21s) Julian Harries & Pat Whymark
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Sports Roundup
Stradbroke Cricket Club
Believers in irony, will doubtless smile as the cricket season finishes, just as we glory in a spell of Summer weather. Of course it is only the playing season that ends, work on the ground and behind the scenes continues. On the playing side, we finished on a double low. Forced to concede our last League fixture due to a lack of players, saw us finish sixth in Two Counties Division 9, followed by a heavy defeat to Shotley Peninsula in the final of the Suffolk 'Thank You NHS' T20 Cup, although it was tempered by being part of a well organised festival of cricket at Woolpit. A low key end of season awards saw the following winners: 'Leading Run Scorer' - Matt Wise (581 runs in total), 'Leading Wicket Taker' - James Gilbee (34 wickets in total). No surprise that 'Player of the Year' votes were exclusively for the two of them, Wise picking up the trophy. Fergus Morgan won 'Champagne Moment' for his maiden century, while Ian Flintoff received the 'Flag Deck Trophy' as 'Clubman of the Year' for his diligent work during the seemingly never ending pandemic. Users of the Playing Field will have noticed that our practice nets are looking shabby, to say the least. The plan is to resurface the area, making them welcoming and usable to the whole Community. Inability to hold fund raising events during Covid has put this on hold. We need a cash injection to fulfil the project. Thanks to everyone who supported Stradbroke Cricket Club in any way during 2021. Michael Hugman
Stradbroke and District Bowls Club
Hello everyone, the following is our report which will be our last for the current year as the bowls season is at an end and we start up again in April. It is a pleasure to conclude with some good news, where we pass on our congratulations to Michael Last, by winning the Suffolk County Champion of Champions singles title this year and representing Suffolk at the National Finals. Further congratulations to all who played and won The Saxmundham League Knockout Cup beating Peasenhall in the final. Following a very concerning year due to the Covid virus, at least we had some good news to lift our spirits. On behalf of all members of the club we thank all who have helped to maintain the Green throughout the summer months and hope we will now see some of the badly needed rain, not only for our gardens but also for the green. We wish you all the best and hope that if you have an interest in the game we ask you to contact me, I will be only too pleased to answer any questions you may have. Regards, Roy Lee 01379 384729
Stradbroke Tennis Club
With the onset of Autumn members are continuing to enjoy their tennis on the Clubs all weather courts and should anyone wish to join now is an ideal time as discounted rates on subscriptions are currently available. Please contact me for further details on 01379 384557. The Club is still seeking a volunteer to take on the position of Safeguarding Officer and this vital role provides a link between the Tennis Club and the Lawn Tennis Association. On appointment the Club will make a donation to the persons chosen charity. For further details please give me a ring. Courts are available to hire to Non-members and can be booked through Everyone Active on 01379 384376. Courts cost £8.00 an hour per court and £4.00 an hour for under 16s. Currently the floodlights are not working and therefore unavailable for floodlit play. It is anticipated that following the Clubs AGM in January when the matter will be discussed repairs can be carried out before the new season commences. Kevin Holmes, Secretary Stradbroke Tennis Club
White Hart Bowls Bingo
Please join us at Stradbroke community centre for our Christmas prize bingo on Friday 26th November starting at 7.30pm. Some lovely prizes, including a flyer for a Christmas hamper. See you there. Lynn Ruth
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Letters to the Editor
A Lack of Community Spirit The Committee and members of Stradbroke Cricket Cub are disappointed to learn that the Stradbroke Sports and Community Centre is not sharing the £18000 received from Mid Suffolk District Council for Covid relief with Stradbroke’s sports clubs. These include cricket, bowls, tennis and youth football – all vital parts of the Stradbroke community and its wellbeing. We understand that other community centres who received this funding from MSDC have shared the money. So why is the Stradbroke Sports and Community Centre not sharing the £18000 where it is needed in the sports clubs? Stradbroke Cricket Club, 9th September 2021 Response from Stradbroke Sports & Community Centre The SSCC has had a meeting with various sports clubs except the Cricket Club. Despite several invitations they were unable to agree to a mutually convenient date to discuss the issues they raise and to address the erroneous information that they appear to have collated. When we have met with the Cricket Club, we shall be releasing the correct facts to the community. We are grateful to the Stradbroke Monthly for offering us a right to reply in the magazine but, unlike Facebook with its inaccurate and spiteful chain of comments, we do not wish to change the profile of this magazine into a publication for disagreements Jane Merritt - Chairman of the Stradbroke Sports and Community Centre Cleaner Wanted Cleaner wanted to help in my small house in Stradbroke. 2-3 hours a fortnight, good hourly rate. Please phone Sue on 07740 676282 Sue Phelps
News & Views Stradbroke Sports and Community Centre
Regretfully we will not be holding the Public Consultation for the proposed extension to the Club Room on October 9th and 10th. Unfortunately we have not been able to access all the information needed as some specialist services are currently overwhelmed following the relaxation of Covid 19 restrictions. We will reschedule the date as soon as possible. Jane Merritt
Borderhoppa
Our full door to door dial-a-ride service is up and running again with weekly trips to Diss and Harleston for shopping and appointments. We are also pleased to announce that we are running our weekly outings again. Our October outings are as follows: Thursday 14th October –- Fare £7.00 Monday 18th October – Stowmarket – Fare £10.00 Monday 25th October – Lunch at The White Horse, Stoke Ash – Fare £7.00 Some outings do have limited space so please book early to avoid disappointment. For more information or if you would like a copy of our 2021 outings leaflet, please contact us on 01379 854800 or email adminborderhoppa@btconnect.com. Borderhoppa
Lottery Bonus Winners
51 No Winner 41 D Bickers £100 12 Paddy Wright £25 £120 donated to village organisations
Cash Bingo
34 R Copping £25 39 J Bedwell £25 M Ellis
We have now started the Cash Bingo every 2nd Friday in the month. Hope to see you there! As long as these are well attended we will carry on arranging them. M. Ellis
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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
Green light for new business hub in Eye
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Plans to refurbish 6 Cross Street, which has stood empty for over a decade, have been approved by Mid Suffolk District Council. The transformation of the building will include significant environmental enhancements to meet the Council’s carbon reduction aims – such as using renewable energy to heat the building, and the inclusion of electric car and bike charging points, powered by on-site photovoltaic canopies. Once completed, the building will provide new offices for Eye Town Council as well as accessible workspaces and a support hub for start-up businesses in the heart of the town. The building, next door to the new library in Cross Street, was transferred to Mid Suffolk District Council from Suffolk County Council earlier this summer, and the plans to develop the space are part of the wider ‘Invest in Eye’ programme and the Eye Neighbourhood Plan, providing a boost for local business and growing town centre footfall. Proposals went before Mid Suffolk’s development control committee, following input from the community and statutory consultees, including Suffolk Highways, and councillors voted by 7 to 1 in favour of granting planning permission, subject to conditions. The Council recognised the challenges around car parking, and these will be considered as part of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils future parking strategy. The project will cost £330,000, with £195,000 coming from Mid Suffolk District Council, £90,000 of dedicated funding for low carbon projects and £45,000 from the Suffolk Growth Partnership. Cllr Peter Gould, Mid Suffolk District Council cabinet member for assets and investments, said: “I am pleased that we have received the green light to transform this derelict building in the heart of Eye into a flexible space for businesses to grow and innovate. In addition, the ground floor will provide a modern working space for Eye Town Council within easy reach of local residents.” Cllr Gerard Brewster, Mid Suffolk District Council cabinet member for economic growth, said: “Our plans to renovate this building are part of our Innovate Local scheme to provide flexible, collaborative workspaces for micro and start-up businesses. This supportive workspace will be invaluable to help get businesses off the ground, provide job opportunities and support the local economy following the challenging of the Covid pandemic.” MSDC
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Village Diary October 1st Radio Stradbroke on air from 10 am at www.radiostradbroke.co.uk, and every day 1st Open Mic at Syleham & Wingfield village hall (see page 14) 2nd Court House Café open – and every Saturday (see page 10) 2nd Expletives perform at Syleham & Wingfield village hall (see page 14) 2nd Cake Stall iao of Church, 8.30am onwards (see page 4) 5th Contact Club meet in Community centre, and every Tuesday (see page 12) 5th Craft & Natter at the library from 2-4pm and every Tuesday (see page 10) 5th Coffee and cake at Syleham & Wingfield village hall (see page 14) 7th Rustic Barn Craft And Gift Shop opens in Queen Street (see page 14) 7th Over 60s meet in Community Centre, 2-4pm (see page 12) 7th Court House Café open – and every Thursday (see page 10) 8th Purple Star Karaoke at Syleham & Wingfield village hall (see page 14) 9th Stradbroke Sports & Community Centre Public Consultation - Cancelled 10th Stradbroke Sports & Community Centre Public Consultation - Cancelled 11th Parish Council meeting at The Court House (see page 6) 14th Borderhoppa outing for lunch at The Red Lion, Needham (see page 20) 14th Common Ground Theatre Company touring East Anglia (see page 17) 14th WI meet in community centre at 7.30 pm – all welcome (see page 10) 15th Cash Bingo in Community Centre (see page 20) 16th Over 60s Annual Sale and Coffee morning in Community Centre (see page 12) 18th Borderhoppa outing to Stowmarket (see page 20) 21st Over 60s meet in Community Centre, 2-4pm (see page 12) 21st Stradbroke cinema showing Supernova at the Community Centre (see page 14) 22nd ***Deadline for submissions for November edition strictly by this date*** 25th Borderhoppa outing for lunch at The White Horse, Stoke Ash (see page 20) 28th Thursday Afternoon Book Group meets at 2.30 pm (see page 10) November 5th Radio Stradbroke at Archbishop Sancroft High School firework display (see page 12) 5th Friday Friends café starting in the Court House 10-12pm (see page 10) 6th Heveningham Hall Firework Display (see page 17) 6th Craft Fair Community Centre 10-2pm (see page 4) 13th St Andrews Church Coffee Morning at Syleham Village Hall (see page 14)
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