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September 2021
No.475
Solar Together Suffolk How to register for a group buying scheme to get solar panels for your home at a competitive price and gain the benefits of having solar panels and help Suffolk move towards net-zero emissions. Since 2018, we have installed solar panel systems in over 1000 households across Suffolk. On average, homeowners have saved 33% on average market price for installation costs and £263 each year on energy bills in addition to reducing harmful carbon emissions entering the atmosphere. Solar Together Suffolk is an innovative scheme offering high-quality solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and battery storage. It is a group-buying scheme, which brings Suffolk households together to get high-quality solar panels at a competitive price, helping you through the process and keeping you informed at every stage. It is free to register and there is no obligation to purchase. If you already have solar panels installed you can also register to have battery storage added to your existing solar panels to maximise the benefits of your system. More details at https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/planning-waste-and-environment/initiatives/solartogether-suffolk/
Babergh Mid Suffolk Free Compost Giveaway This year's free compost giveaway takes place in two locations: · Saturday 11 September 2021 from 9.00am - 12.00pm at The Old Council's Car Park (off Bridge Street), Hadleigh IP7 6DB · Sunday 19 September 2021 from 9.00am - 12.00pm at Mill Meadow, Needham Lake IP6 8NU Attendees will be allowed up to two bags of compost per car. Once it's gone, it's gone! A one way traffic system will be in place with staff available to guide attendees through. Please do not get out of your car, to help us maintain social distancing. All the compost has been supplied by Suffolk's Material Change facilities using recycled garden waste.
A Statement regarding Afghan Refugees from Babergh Mid Suffolk Council
On Wednesday 18 August, the Government announced its new resettlement scheme for Afghan refugees. Whilst the full details are yet to be confirmed, it is crystal clear that the Government needs local authorities everywhere to step up and support this national effort. All councils in Suffolk are committed to this cause. We have already helped a small number of Afghan interpreters and their families to resettle in Suffolk, in addition to ongoing work to support unaccompanied asylum seeking children and other refugees entering the UK. In the coming days and weeks, the district, borough and county councils will continue working with the Government to do what we can to provide assistance to vulnerable refugees. Times like this call for acts of humanity. Suffolk will play its part.
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Local Churches
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Laxfield Road, Stradbroke, Suffolk, 01379 388 744 You would be made most welcome. Sundays 10:15am Thursdays 1:30pm
Worship Service Prayer & Share
‘Meet Thy Neighbour!’ – Coffee Stops It has been lovely meeting so many of you at our coffee stops around the village. Thank you also for your encouragement and suggestions. The next ‘Meet Thy Neighbour’ Coffee Stops are planned for: (weather permitting) Wednesday, 1 September 10:30-12 Noon at ‘Reflections’ Wilby Road (Bungalow with the Olympic Flags) st
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We look forward to seeing you.
‘Back to Church’ / ‘Come to Church Sunday’ For those who have been away for a while, or those who have never been… Come join us on Sunday, 12 September at 10:15 in the Chapel. We will have a 45 minute service followed by coffee/tea and a friendly chat. th
Something to ponder… ‘Love is… ’ Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 4 5
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Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 8
1Corinthians 13:4-8 May God continue to bless us all, Bruce Francis – Pastor 01379 388 744 or 07484 219 265 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 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: 5th September 10.30 am Café Church 19th September 8.30 am BCP Holy Communion 3rd October 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 or our Facebook page: Sancroft Benefice Churches for links to all online events, worship and prayers 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. It is a time of reflecting on our needs or the needs of others, often with a Bible reading as the focus and starting point. A chance to listen to others or speak out; leading to prayers as individuals or led by others. There will be a simple craft and colouring throughout the time for children. Whether you are a churchgoer or new to the idea, you are very welcome. The Village Clock high in the church tower needs to be wound up about every 3 days. We are looking for an energetic person able to climb the steep narrow stairs to perform this action from September please. If you are able to help, please contact church warden, Peter, on 384069 A message of encouragement from our Bishops: Bishop Martin Seeley and Bishop Mike Harrison Our mission statement says that we intend to become “flourishing congregations, making a difference”. The Gospel invites us to celebrate the good news of God’s saving love. That’s what lies behind our shared diocesan vision for Growing in God: God wants us to grow as his beloved children, he wants us to grow as loving communities, he wants us to grow in sharing his love beyond ourselves in both our words and actions. We cannot determine the fruit of growing in number or growing younger. We cannot compel people to have a faith – though we can do many simple things to make that growth possible – planting and watering – clearing the weeds and brambles – sowing seeds – not being fatalistic and believing in God’s providence. But we can determine what we do in seeking to grow in depth, attending to deepening our own faith and Christian practice, and engaging in actions that helps us to grow in influence
All Saints Church Fundraising Committee
Another sad report we as a committee send our deepest sympathies to Roger and family. Julie was a very valued committee member and we shall miss her so much. On Saturday 14th the coins on wall raised £123.01 and the cake stall £136.70. Thanks everyone for supporting us and saving your pennies. Our next event is the village show on 11th September in the Community Centre at 2pm, details from Roly Copping (below). Send in your entries to Roly who has supported our committee with much needed funds this year. Thank you Roly. Mary Ellis
Stradbroke Church Flower and Vegetable Show
Saturday 11th September at the Community Centre - open 1pm - 3:30pm This is an open show anyone can enter classes for flowers, fruit, vegetables and produce Please support the show. This is a later show than the usual summer show due to Covid19. Remember biggest is not always the best. Schedules are available at the Bakers Shop & Library. Completed entry forms to be sent to 21 Woodfield Stradbroke by Wednesday 8th September. There will be a raffle and various stalls, bric a brac, teas etc… All enquiries to Roly (01379) 384839 Roly Copping
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Parish Pump
Next Parish Council meeting: 13th September in the Church starting @ 7.30pm Debbie Cotton-Soares resigned from the Council before the August meeting, Councillors thanked her for her time and input as a Councillor. As no election was called to fill the outstanding vacancies, the Councillors co-opted two new members who will join the council in September. Planning consultation decisions reached by the Parish Council: DC/21/03658 – Windrush, New Street, IP21 5JG SUPPORT DC/21/03586 – Land adjacent The Cottages, Pixey Green IP21 5NH OBJECT DC/21/03850 – Roger Skinner Ltd, Queen Street IP21 5HL SUPPORT DC/21/04083 – Land adjacent to West Winds, Doctors Lane IP21 5HU OBJECT DC/21/04194 – Rose Village, Church Street IP21 5HS SUPPORT DC/21/02839 – Land adjacent to West Winds, Drs Lane OBJECT DC/21/02047 – Barley Brigg Farm, Laxfield Road OBJECT Planning outcomes issued by Mid Suffolk: DC/21/01507 – Quince Cottage IP21 5NE GRANTED DC/21/02070 – White House, IP21 5HR GRANTED DC/21/02715 – Three Corners Yard IP21 5NQ GRANTED DC/21/01462 – Red House Farm, Pixey Green GRANTED DC/21/01692 – Watermeadow Lodge, Neaves Lane GRANTED Appeal: Barley Green Garage DISMISSED DC/19/01343 – Land North of The Street, IP21 5JX GRANTED DC/21/03102 – Chestnut House, Wilby Road IP21 5JP Conditions 5, 8 and 9 Discharged. DC/21/02839 – Land adjacent to West Winds, Doctors Lane IP21 5HU GRANTED DC/20/05917 – Land to the South of New Street, Stradbroke GRANTED DC/21/02880 – Home Farm, Neaves Lane, IP21 5JS GRANTED
Parish Council updates: • The issue of the ownership of the tennis courts has been resolved with the community centre committee voting to take ownership. The Parish Council will seek legal help in progressing this. • A proposal to place solar car ports on the car park at Wilby Road is being considered. • Swift Boxes will be installed on the Leisure Centre. • An Action Plan and Guide to the Parish Council were approved. • A letter to the Charity Commission was approved; the letter highlights the concerns the Parish Council has with the proposed new constitution for the community centre committee. • External works have taken place at the health centre, once a date can be agreed internal works will commence. NOTE this may result in the surgery being closed for appointments for a number of days. • Suffolk Highways are looking into concerns raised regarding road and drainage issues in the parish. • The council received correspondence concerning the grass cutting at the cemetery and councillors noted that the grass is cut in accordance with guidance concerning the preservation of wild flowers. • Correspondence regarding highways issue was reviewed and is an ongoing matter. • Additional NO DOG signs for Westhall will be purchased. • The community speed watch team have received initial training and will commence work shortly. Anyone who is interested in joining the group – please contact the Clerk (details below). 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). 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
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From The Chair..
Since my last article the Council has met face-to-face twice for the first time since the pandemic started. It was great to see a number of familiar faces as well as meet some people in person for the first time! It certainly makes voting easier too. We are grateful to Rev Susan for allowing us to meet at the Church. At our August meeting we said goodbye to Debbie Cotton-Soares who has resigned as a councillor – many thanks to her for her work on the Council. We also co-opted two councillors to fill vacancies Helen Long and Helen Ball and we look forward to welcoming them to our September meeting. We will be discussing the planning application that has been submitted for 42 houses and 2 barns at the Grove Farm site at the September meeting. You might remember that full planning permission was granted in 2015 for this site but as building was not started this permission has now expired. A new developer has now resubmitted the previous application. The site was also included (as it had existing permission) in the Stradbroke Neighbourhood Plan. You can see the plans by going to the Mid Suffolk District Council website at https://planning.baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk/online-applications/ and searching for reference DC/21/04377. Our next meeting will be held on Monday 13th September 2021 in the Church at 7.30pm and will also be streamed live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StradbrokePC
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
Ready, set …. Restart
Do you run, lead or host an organisation or activity which plays a key role in your community? Were you paused, impacted or remain unopened as a result of the pandemic? Apply now for funds, training and support as part of Suffolk Community Restart. Funding A Suffolk Community Restart grant is available for between £250 and £2,500 specifically aimed at supporting groups, clubs and organisations in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector to reopen and restart their services. There is no deadline for applications but we advise you to apply as soon as possible. How to register or find out more: www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk or contact us at vcsesupport@communityactionsuffolk.org Community Action Suffolk
Is your home safe from fire?
Please contact us if you: · have concerns over fire safety in your home · do not have working smoke alarms · cannot hear your alarms at home Safer Home Visit A free visit by a specialist Prevention Practitioner, Community Fire Volunteer or Operational crew. SFRS Prevention team and Firefighters are dedicated to saving lives by working with the community, discussing fire safety and offering advice to eliminate or reduce the risk of a fire occurring in the home. Free smoke alarms will be fitted if you do not have any. Customer feedback, “Mrs B has phoned in to pass her thanks on to your practitioner for a very helpful Safer Home Visit. Mrs B said the service was excellent, efficient, and feels far more safe after the visit. Call Fire Business Support 01473 260588 Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
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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
W.I.
July And August 2021 Meetings Of Stradbroke W.I. On July 8th the members were able to meet again in the community centre, under strict covid rules , to enjoy a real life meeting with each other and to be impressed by our speaker Gill Denny who provided our entertainment with a demonstration of Mediterranean cooking. For awhile we were transported to sunnier climes as we watched Gill deftly producing paella, pasta and a naughty cheesecake all on a couple of electric rings with a little Blue Peter help of here’s something I made earlier. Gill chatted her way through the demonstration giving us a brief history of her catering activities plus a few useful tips like slicing and freezing left over lemons so that they are ready for the gin and tonic sessions, excellent. Best of all, as we had all come armed with a dish and a fork, we were able to sample her splendid dishes and I must say they were really very tasty, thank you Gill please come again. There was a little business to deal with, birthdays etc and plenty of general news and chat for all to catch up with. A lovely evening and the ladies left looking forward to the August summer supper evening. The August meeting was our annual summer get together when the committee provide a bumper salad buffet followed by some pretty wicked desserts and cheese. The 12th arrived and the committee setup the hall ready to greet the members later that evening. As we were able to use the kitchen we set to and created a splendid spread then nipped home to titivate ready for the evening. The ladies came, saw and conquered the buffet in great style aided by a glass or two of Pimms most satisfactory. Gwyneth provided a quiz where all the answers related to colours and this filled the time with much laughter and chatter so that in the end it was chocolates and congratulations all round for our knowledgeable members. A happy evening was had by all and the committee retired home job well done and thanks to the washer uppers. Our next meeting will be on September 9th when Laurie Wiseman will talk to us about a year in the life of a bee, so how about adding to the buzz ,yes I know awful pun but who can resist, and coming to try us out for the evening and learn about all we have to offer in friendship, education and all sorts of activities. There will be a warm welcome no pressure and maybe even a cuppa if we are allowed so come on be brave no age barrier all welcome . Looking forward to seeing you all cheers for now. Prue
Stradbroke Court House and Library News
‘Wild World Heroes’ Reading Challenge. Well done and congratulations to all children who have completed the reading challenge at Stradbroke Library. There will be no presentation party this year but you can collect your medal and certificate from the library after completing the challenge. Collect Your Covid 19 Home Test At Stradbroke Library. Call in and ask for one. The Court House Cafe is now open with its normal opening hours every Thursday and Saturday mornings. We are starting an informal Craft & Natter group at the library on Tuesday afternoons in the autumn. The first session will be on Tuesday 21st September 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 likeminded people in our community or to just come along and socialise. Craft packs can be provided if needed for a small fee and refreshments would be 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. Maureen John, Library/Post Office Manager
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Organisations
Stradbroke Village Archive
We looked at the list of Doctors on the Stradbroke Archive who have cared for the residents of this village since the early 18th century and learnt that it wasn’t until the Apothecary Act of 1815 that compulsory apprenticeship and formal qualifications were required for apothecaries, (modern day GPs). Then in 1854, The Medical Act – the forerunner to the British Medical Council, was established, whose work we know today. So, with this in mind we started looking through the names and history of our surgeons and medics. A note caught our attention attached to Dr. Charles Read. (Stradbroke doctor 1851 – 1890) in which a reference was made to a court appearance in which he testified to the presence of arsenic in a pint of porter. Curiosity took over and triggered a search through the archive in which we found a report of Letitia Newman of Stradbroke who was both charged and found guilty, of the attempted murder of Badingham’s William Keeble. The full transcript from the news report of April 1864, is on the Stradbroke Digital Village Archive.
Transcript of a report on the trial of Letitia Newman · Stradbroke Village Archive (stradbrokearchive.org.uk) The basic facts were that Letitia was employed as a housekeeper by William Keeble shortly before his wife died. After the event, Letitia and William became intimate, and the time came when she told him that she thought she was pregnant. William sacked her and told her to leave his home, but she refused. A fight followed and the local policeman advised William to take her back to her own home in Stradbroke. On the way, they stopped at an Inn and ordered a drink. William went outside to check his horse, and Letitia took the advantage to slip arsenic into his drink. The landlady, who saw her do this, went outside, and told William what she had witnessed. Letitia was arrested, charged, and brought to court. At the trial Dr Charles Read (surgeon)’s statement said that the mug was brought to him with the sediment in it. After recognised tests the doctor confirmed that there was no doubt whatever it was arsenic. The jury found Leticia guilty of attempted murder and the judge sentenced her to life imprisonment. The 1871 census return finds her in the women’s prison at Knaphill, Woking, Surrey. We couldn’t find any reference to Letitia in the 1881 census. However, sadly, we did find a death registration dated 1876, of a Leticia Newman, aged sixty, registered in Guilford, which fits the profile. William Keeble continued as a butcher, married Mary Ann Jillings (who was 18 years his junior) at the end of 1863 and went on to father several children. As for Dr Charles Read: He retired from his practice in 1890 after 39 years of caring for the village sick but had no option but to write to The British Medical Council because The Hoxne Union Workhouse had refused to pay him a pension. The BMC wrote to the Union and asked that they read out a statement from them noting their displeasure. The Hoxne Union governing body did just that, but we don’t know the outcome. Source: BNA, Ancestry.co.uk, BMJ, Wikipedia, Stradbroke Digital Archive, Freebmd. *PORTER: is a style of beer that was developed in London, England, in the early 18th century. It was well-hopped and dark in appearance owing to the use of brown malt. Ann Readman, SARA
Wingfield & District Gardening Club
Matt Tanton-Brown from Place for Plants in East Bergholt came to talk, when finally we met again on ‘No Dig Gardening’. First remove all the perennial weeds then it is most important to use mulch to improve the soil and encourage worms to do the work for you. Potato peelings, cardboard, egg shells, tea bags (careful there is no plastic), small prunings and bark, leaf mold adds humus to the soil. Grass cuttings are high in nitrogen and should be added in layers. They are loved by dahlias and if placed on the surface deter slugs and snails. Composted straw is good for sandy soil. He stressed that one should not use peat but John Innes mix for general use. Mulch should generally be used in Autumn keep it away from stems with shredded cardboard. Mulching reduces the necessity for digging thus reducing ones carbon footprint. We next meet again on 21st August. Please contact Priscilla 01379 384945 email priscillaawilliamson@gmail.com
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Forthcoming Events
Stradbroke Sports & Community Centre - Public Consultation
Your Community Centre needs your opinions! On Saturday October 9th from 10am-2pm and Sunday October 10th 10am-12midday we will be holding a second Public Consultation in the Main Hall. This will once again be an opportunity for you to come along and see the proposed drawings for the Extension to the Club Room. Following the first Public Consultation in 2020 we have listened to your comments, made appropriate changes to the drawings and also brought the Changing Rooms into line with the FA and ECB recommendations. But – we still need you to come along and see how we are proposing to update your Community Centre and make it a venue worthy of the 21st Century with new meeting rooms, additional kitchens and toilets. These will accommodate more activities and events to be held here. Please come along and speak to our Architect, the Trustees and our Fund-Raising Team about this exciting new venture. The extension will only happen if we can raise sufficient capital to build it. Consequently, there will be a major fund-raising programme over the next 12 months including applications to the Lottery, CrowdFunding and sponsorship. In addition, we will hold a variety of fund-raising events and hope that clubs and organisations who make use of the current facility will also take part in raising enough to help make the whole project a reality. Jane Merritt
Syleham and Wingfield Village Hall (IP21 4LT) is open!
Coffee and cake is held in the morning on the first Tuesday of the month - 7th September, 5th October, 2nd November You are welcome to 'Come for Coffee' from 1.30 to 3pm on the last Thursday of the month - 30th September, 28th October. Both coffee occasions are free to attend at present, bring your own craft activity or just come along for a chat. Carpet bowls will resume shortly - please contact Joyce on 01379 668102 for details. Sports and Social club evenings have been reinstated on Tuesdays and Fridays - opening from 8pm until 11pm. Annual membership, which allows you to come each time we're open, and keeps us legal, remains at £3.50 with concessions £3.00! Our volunteer manned bar is open on club nights Tuesdays - the bar is open and there's Pool, Juke box, board games available. Fridays - the bar is open +. First Friday of the month there's Open Mic. Come along to join in or to listen and enjoy. All welcomed. 3rd Sept, 1st Oct, 5th Nov. Second Friday of the month there's Purple Star Karaoke, free entry - no extra charge for members. 10th Sept, 8th Oct, 12th Nov Our first Bingo evening for a long, long while will be on Friday 24th September - starting just after 8pm, bar open. We have the EXPLETIVES booked for Saturday 2nd October. Explosive punk! Entry 7 on the door. Look out for poster info for time, etc Please do come and enjoy the fantastic views over the Waveney valley from J's Meadow which is just down the footpath opposite the village hall. Seating, frisbees, badminton available and more. The pedestrian gate is always open on this community open space. Monthly get together on the second Thursday of the month 10 'til 12 - bring your own refreshments, and tools to weed around the tiny hedge plants, come to chat, come to plan for the next few months - next one = 9th Sept. Syleham and Wingfield village hall is ideal for your family gatherings, meetings, parties and get togethers contact Donna on donnamariegoose@hotmail.co.uk 01379 668361 or 07876487294 Further information on events please text Julie 07929794636 Julie Thompson
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Over 60s
The Over 60s will be meeting on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 2pm to 4pm. All new members welcome, we have a variety of activities and outings, why not come along and meet us. Carole Sach
Stradbroke Cinema
Welcome back to Stradbroke Cinema. As many people have been unable to go on holiday this year we have chosen our own ‘Staycation’ films - all set in Britain. Even if you haven’t left Stradbroke we take you on a tour from the North of Scotland to Cornwall via Dorset and London in the company of some of our best British actors. On September 16th we will be showing Ammomite. A beautiful film set in 1840s Lyme Regis staring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan. This is based on the true story of Mary Anning, a pioneering palaeontologist whose work was appropriated by the male scientific establishment from which she was excluded. Her life is frustrating and lonely as she pursues her passion for fossils until Charlotte arrives and their love story begins. Superlative performances and wonderful scenery lift this film to be exceptional. 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. We will once again be having 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 September 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 www.stradbrokeonline.org.uk Roger Turkington and Jane Merritt
Radio Stradbroke
Despite Covid restrictions being lifted, Radio Stradbroke show no sign of relaxing their daily 'Home Service' broadcasts, now stretching back 18 months, and while enough DJs are available, it is likely to continue. With a Bank Holiday looming, Station manager Marty Norris will be broadcasting from his front garden on Sunday 29th between 2pm & 4pm, the culmination of an all-day show featuring all the Radio Stradbroke DJs. I am sure he would appreciate a visit from anybody in the vicinity. You can listen to Radio Stradbroke on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk on TuneIn Radio, or your Smart Speaker. Michael Hugman
Contact Club
The contact club takes place every Tuesday in Stradbroke Community Centre, however took the year off due to Covid. After a horrible year we are now back. We have had 3 meetings and all are so happy to be back. 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 its 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
Children’s Society Coffee Morning
Tuesday 14th September, 10.00 to 12.00, at Thirkettle Cottage, Queens Street. This year, because of the uncertainty surrounding Covid 19, we dd not hold our usual box opening event in January. Now that things have returned to ‘normal’ we would like to invite you to come and have coffee and cake with us. There is no need to bring your box this time but we hope you will be able to come and enjoy a chat. Alison Hackett 388872
Coffee Morning
I am holding a Coffee Morning on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support on Sunday September 26th from 10am to 12 midday in the Main Hall of the Stradbroke Sports and Community Centre. There will be plenty of tea and coffee with a delicious variety of cakes to entice you all. Everyone is welcome and I look forward to seeing you there to support this most worthy cause. If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation, please bring this to Heathercote, Wilby Road, Stradbroke. Thank you, Pauline Fisk
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Sports Roundup
Stradbroke Cricket Club
In the blink of an eye, the cricket season is almost over. It has been another eventful Summer, with the recurring theme of player availability, raising its ugly head. In fairness, most of the non-availabilities have been due to illness & injury. Amidst all of this, some good cricket has been played, including a 6 game winning streak, defeating unbeaten Earls Colne, which kept Stradbroke in mid table in the Two Counties League, but has also seen us qualify for Finals Day of the Suffolk 'Thank You NHS' T20 Cup, on September 12th. Personal milestones have been reached, James Gilbee took his 400th wicket for the Club, and there have been two centuries, from Matt Wise, his 3rd, part of a golden run with the bat in recent weeks, & a maiden hundred from Fergus Morgan, part of a 200 stand with Steve Perrin, the third highest in Stradbroke's history, so it has not all been doom and gloom. Michael Hugman
Stradbroke and District Bowls Club
Bingo is back on 17th September - 7.30pm at the Community Centre
Mary Ellis
Tennis Club
Since the Tennis Club reopened following easement of the Government restrictions due to the pandemic, we have welcomed a number of new members and added additional social play evenings on Tuesdays as well as having social play afternoons on both Mondays and Thursdays. The Club hopes that all members are currently enjoying playing tennis and with all year round courts available play will be able to continue throughout the year. New members are always welcome so why not come and have a game. For further details give me a call on 01379 384557. As a registered Tennis Club with the Lawn Tennis Association the Club is required to have a Welfare Officer which provides a necessary link between the Club and the Lawn Tennis Association. The Club currently shares the Welfare Officer Role with Wortham Tennis Club but the Tennis Club's Committee is keen to appoint a member or someone who lives close by and can spare a hour or two every couple of months to become the Clubs Safeguarding Officer. On appointment the Club will make a donation to the persons chosen charity. If you are interested please give me a ring on 01379 384557. Non-members can also hire a court through Everyone Active on 01379 384376. Courts cost £8.00 an hour per court for adults and £4.00 an hour for the under 16s. The Club has recently ordered new roofing materials with the view to completing the necessary repairs to the Clubhouse roof hopefully in the coming weeks and prior to the onset of any heavy rain. Kevin Holmes Secretary Stradbroke Tennis Club
Stradbroke White Hart Bowls Club
It is with great sadness to say how sorry we are to have lost a very special member and secretary of our bowls club. Julie will always be remembered for her sense of fun and commitment to the club, and her compassion and thoughtfulness to others. Our thoughts are with Roger, Carla and Ali and all her family. She will be sorely missed as not only a club member but a true friend to so many. Bowls Results Waveney League Home to Wortham - Lost Away to Long Stratton - Lost Away to Pulham - Lost Home to Stradbroke and District - Lost Away to Attleborough Connaught - Won. Mid Suffolk Home to Laxfield - Lost. Home to Dennington - Lost. Away to Fressingfield - Draw. Ellis cup was won by Stradbroke White Hart this year.
Lynn Ruth
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Letters to the Editor
Julie Ann Ward Roger, Carla, Alison and family wish to thank everyone for their friendship, support and kindness shown towards Julie over the years, especially the last three years or so during her battle with cancer. Julie made so many friends both within the local community where she lived for the past 40 years but also during her working careers at Lloyds Bank, Stradbroke Post Office, the family run business of Riches Coaches, and more recently whilst delivering parcels locally and to the surrounding villages as a Hermes Courier. She was also widely recognised whilst walking Milo the miniature Dachshund in the village. She was also involved in supporting village organisations including fundraising for Stradbroke Toddler Group, the Primary School and High School, Stradbroke All Saints Church Sunday School, was a member of the Church Fund Raising Committee and the Parochial Church Council. Julie was also a member of Stradbroke White Hart bowls club for more than 40 years and Club Secretary for the past 17 years. She and her band of helpers organised the Prize Bingo evenings over the years raising thousands of pounds for the club and prior to this, for the organisations she was previously involved in. Julie loved her family and was so brave and positive during her illness and was still planning to join them in various celebrations she had organised for the future right up to the last week of her life. Roger and the family have been totally overwhelmed by the number of kind messages of sympathy and support, cards and flowers they have received and especially the lovely reflections of her life. She was such a loved, loving and special lady to her family and friends and a member of the local community who will be sadly missed by so many. Roger Ward The Johnson family would like to say a big thank you to everyone who attended and supported us on the 26th June, and also to those, that gave prior to, and after the event. We made an amazing £458.00 for the British Heart Foundation, a very worthy cause. Thank you once again ! The Johnson family would like to invite family and friends of the late David Henry Johnson, who was suddenly taken from us on the 9th of April 2020, to celebrate his life to a Memorial Service at Stradbroke Church at 3pm, on Sat 2nd Oct. Everyone is welcome to join us for refreshments and memories afterwards, at the Red Feather Club, in Denham. Any proceeds will go to The British Heart Foundation. Many thanks.
News & Views Lottery Bonus Winners 15 V Lummis £25 23 L Rowe £25 1 A Naulls £25 1 V. lummis £25
59 No Winner 48 P Shelford £50 58 No winner 58 No winner
£75 for next weeks winner £192 donated to village organisations
Borderhoppa
M Ellis
We are pleased to announce that we are running our weekly outings again. Our September outings are as follows: Thursday 16th September – Lunch at The Black Horse, Thorndon – Fare £7.00 Monday 20th September – Thetford Town & Garden Centre – Fare £15.00 Thursday 23rd September – Cherry Lane Garden Centre & Goodies Farm Shop – Fare £7.00 Some outings do have limited space so please book early to avoid disappointment. If you would like a copy of our 2021 outings leaflet, please contact us on 01379 854800 or email adminborderhoppa@btconnect.com. Borderhoppa
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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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Summer is my favourite season because it means that I can spend more time at home in Suffolk. This summer has been particularly humbling for me, presenting a number of Suffolk Heroes awards, in this area to Mr and Mrs Spall of Horham Stores. I was delighted to have the opportunity to present them with their certificate in person and to thank them for all they have done to help others during the Covid-19 pandemic. They have touched many lives and made a big difference during what has been a very difficult time for so many. Sadly my summer was then interrupted by the sudden recall of Parliament caused by the Taliban regaining control of Afghanistan. Many of us will remember where we were on September 11th, 2001 when the twin towers in New York were destroyed by Al-Quaeda terrorists. I also recall the day in 2005 when London was bombed by members of the same Islamic terrorist group. At that time, Afghanistan was used by Al-Qaeda as a base from which to conduct world terror against western nations, such as the USA and the United Kingdom. Whatever history’s verdict may be on the wisdom, conduct or shambolic conclusion of the 20-year war on Afghanistan, I remain in no doubt that it was right for Britain to intervene in the fight against Al-Qaeda and global terrorism. We were right to put British boots on the ground in Afghanistan and play our part in defeating the threat of Islamic terrorism. The lightning speed of the Taliban advance probably had two causes. The first is the failure of the west to win the hearts and minds of the rural communities of Afghanistan. The second is that once former President Trump had done his deal with the Taliban to withdraw US troops, the Taliban used the next 17 months for secret negotiations with many provinces to surrender without contest. We should also reflect that even though the Taliban has reclaimed control over Afghanistan (for the time being at least), this doesn’t mean that the safety of the world is under the same threat of terrorism now as we were some 20 or so years ago because thanks to the efforts of British armed forces, Al-Qaeda is no longer the threat it once was to the safety of innocent civilians in the United Kingdom. Our priority now must be to recognise our moral duty to protect and offer refuge to Afghan citizens who may now be at risk, particularly those who have supported our soldiers in the fight against Al-Qaeda. The Government has rightly announced a new resettlement scheme for Afghan refugees. As part of this scheme, it will rightly be asking our councils in Suffolk to do their part, and already, a small number of Afghan interpreters and their families have been helped to resettle in Suffolk. As we close this chapter in the history of Afghanistan, I am mindful that a number of Suffolk families have lost the lives of loved ones who served on the frontline of the conflict. We all owe those who sacrificed their lives a debt of gratitude for what they have done to make our country a safer place, and in protecting us against the threat of Islamic terrorism. Their sacrifice has not been in vain. www.drdanielpoulter.com
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Village Diary September 1st Radio Stradbroke on air from 10 am at www.radiostradbroke.co.uk, and every day 2nd Court House Café open – and every Thursday (see page 10) 2nd Over 60s meet in Community Centre, 2-4pm (see page 17) 3rd Open Mic at Syleham & Wingfield village hall (see page 14) 4th Court House Café open – and every Saturday (see page 10) 7th Contact Club meet in Community Centre from 10am – and every Tuesday (see page 17) 7th Coffee and cake at Syleham & Wingfield village hall (see page 14 ) 8th Baptist Church “Meet thy neighbour” coffee stop at 4 Westhall (see page 3) 9th WI meet in community centre at 7.30 pm – all welcome (see page 10) 10th Purple Star Karaoke at Syleham & Wingfield village hall (see page 14) 11th Stradbroke Church Flower & Vegetable Show at the Community Centre (see page 4) 13th Parish Council meeting in the church (see page 6) 14th Children’s Society Coffee Morning at Thirkettle Cottage (see page 17) 16th Over 60s meet in Community Centre, 2-4pm (see page 17) 16th Borderhoppa outing to The Black Horse, Thorndon (see page 20) 16th Stradbroke cinema showing Ammonite at the Community Centre (see page 17) 17th Stradbroke and District Bowls Club BINGO restarts at the Community Centre (see page 18) 20th Borderhoppa outing to Thetford Town & Garden Centre (see page 20) 21st Craft & Natter at the library from 2-4pm and every Tuesday (see page 10) 23rd Borderhoppa outing to Cherry Lane Garden Centre & Goodies Farm Shop (see page 20) 24th Bingo at Syleham & Wingfield village hall (see page 14) 24th ***Deadline for submissions for October edition strictly by this date*** 26th Coffee Morning on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support at Community Centre (see page 17) 30th Thursday Afternoon Book Group meets at 2.30 pm (see page 10) 30th ‘Come for Coffee’ at Syleham & Wingfield village hall (see page 14) October 1st Open Mic at Syleham & Wingfield village hall (see page 14) 2nd Expletives perform at Syleham & Wingfield village hall (see page14 ) 5th Coffee and cake at Syleham & Wingfield village hall (see page 14) 8th Purple Star Karaoke at Syleham & Wingfield village hall (see page 14) 9th Stradbroke Sports & Community Centre Public Consultation (see page 14) 10th Stradbroke Sports & Community Centre Public Consultation (see page 14) 28th Thursday Afternoon Book Group meets at 2.30 pm (see page 10)
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