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This is what we are looking forward to! Greetings. The cover photograph of Ramsholt church floodlit was taken by Clynt Garnham, who has contributed many lovely pictures for our magazine. You will see that I have devoted a certain amount of space to Christmas. Unfortunately, because of the cut-off dates for publication, we can’t record what happens at Christmas until the February edition but, in my view, that’s no reason to forget all about it. Enjoy the magazine and stay safe.

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Was Alderton one of the most dangerous places to live in 1801?

By 1801, Britain had faced eight years of war with France. The invasion of Holland and what is now Belgium by the forces of the French revolutionary government as they swept across huge swathes of Europe, brought coastal Suffolk within reach of their ports and raised the possibility of invasion. While the south coast remained the expected landing zone, it was well defended. Four earlier invasion attempts, in Ireland and Wales, had shown the French capacity for the unpredictable. Hollesley Bay and the Bawdsey/Alderton peninsular were identified as one of the key areas at risk. The protection of the bay, the wide shingle beaches and isolated hinterland of open heathland, together with the closeness of the main road to London, had much to offer an invading force.

Large army forces were stationed at Woodbridge and Colchester, together with regiments of Militia, responsible for home defence, made up of conscripts raised by ballot from every parish. Volunteers too had a role to play. Volunteer infantry Troops were formed in many villages, with the force from Hollesley Bay and the surrounding area numbering 348 in 1803, reflecting the ever-present fear of invasion. A volunteer cavalry, made up largely of local gentry and farmers, had been formed in 1794. The second Troop of Loyal Suffolk Yeomanry Cavalry drew from a wide radius around Woodbridge, their muster place. Philip Broke of Broke Hall, Nacton, was their captain, while their lieutenant was Mileson Edgar of the Red House, Ipswich. The Reverend Dr. Franks of Alderton was their chaplain. Suffolk and Norfolk Yeomanry Museum Trust

Two Yeomanry Cavalry men in the market square in Woodbridge c. 1801

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In 1801, much of the Suffolk coastline was undefended. Great reliance was therefore placed on local inhabitants to raise the initial alarm should the enemy be sighted. The government had a scorched-earth plan, known as ‘Driving the Country’, which mobilised every village to make provision not only to evacuate its inhabitants but all their animals, thus removing food supplies for which the French would be desperate. People were chosen to be in charge of specific jobs, such as supervision of the removal of cattle and horses, the provision of carts ready to transport the old and sick, and guides willing to remain behind to aid the army when it arrived. The Yeomanry Cavalry were in overall command to ensure success and compliance. One obvious problem was that of collision between fleeing civilians and the forces coming to meet the enemy. Hence the Yeomanry’s orders to survey all the tracks, lanes and driftways, so that these could be used by civilians, leaving the roads free for the approaching army. It is intriguing to consider that this was the only area that the Yeomanry were asked to survey in such detail. At the same time, owners of animals grazing the coastal marshes had been urgently recommended to remove their animals inland. The Yeomanry had also been placed on alert to assemble at the shortest notice in case of actual invasion. There is no evidence but could it suggest that the government had received information a landing was imminent? If you know the area, you might like to consider whether the evacuation plan could have worked or whether the French could have achieved a successful landing? Dr Margaret Thomas, Chairman, Suffolk Local History Council Dr. Thomas has edited a book entitled Cornelius Collett and the Suffolk Yeomanry, 1794-1820: Defending Suffolk against the French, which has been published by the (local) Boydell Press. Cornelius Collett was a banker in Woodbridge who joined his local Troop at its inception and remained a member for the next twenty-six years. During this period, he collected and transcribed - in three large, leather-bound books - a range of unique and wide-ranging documents. These included, as well as details of musters and reviews, letters from the Lord Lieutenant, orders from central government and plans for evacuation that would be put into place should the French arrive on Suffolk's shores. I have reproduced the section about the survey of our area below. Can you identify all the locations? Ed. Report of Captain Broke to the General of the Division. July 30 1801 Assembled at the place of Rendezvous (Woodbridge) marched to Wilford Hills where there met by the Reverend Dr Franks. From thence proceeded across the heaths in Sutton, Shottisham and Hollesley to Boyton by the high Road and to Dock Marshes in Boyton near the Dock, in the occupation of Mr Robert Bennington lying in the Butley River, from thence by the Road to the Marshes in the occupation of Mr John Woolnough and in the way leading to his Hardway lying in the Butley River, then to Cardwell Hall Marshes in the occupation of Mr Woolnough. The communication from the uplands to the same is by a drift way at the west end of Cardwell Hall Buildings, then past Mr Jeptha Wallers House and Cottages to the Marshes in his occupation and those occupied by Mr Barthrop. NB The direct way to the above marshes of Mr Waller and Mr Barthrop is from Woodbridge over Boyton Allens passing the west end of Mr Waller’s Cottages.

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From those Marshes by the Road, passed Mr Barthrop’s House to the House of Mr Tokelove to the Marshes late the Reverend William Boltons in which are Bowmans Creek and Bowmans Sluice in Hollesley and called Oxley Marshes. Adjoining to which Marshes the Level is continued and is in the occupation of Mr Brady, Mr Virtue and Mr Pytches, the Communication to which from the uplands are through their respective Farm Yards. Next to the Marshes of Mr Brady, Virtue and Pitches are those in the occupation of Mr Whimper in the parish of Alderton and are called Buckenhaw and also other lying in Bawdsey called Scotes Marshes. The Communication to these is out of the High Road leading from Hollesley to Alderton close to Cowsley Lane in which a branch leads off on the Right to Scotts Marshes. Thence passing by the Marshes in the occupation of Francis Ablitt* the communication to which is by the Wheelwright’s Shop in Alderton Street, also by the Marshes in the occupation of Reverend Dr Frank and Mr Thomas Pytches, the communication to which are through their respective farm yards and then to Bawdsey by the Marshes of Mr Robert Cutting, the communication to which is from Bawdsey Street down the first lane, thence to East Lane in Bawdsey Street to the land called East End on Hollesly Bay close to the Sea and Beach. From East End back to Bawdsey Street forward down the road to Bawdsey Ferry past Mr William Pages and through the Farm Yard held by Mr Cavell to the Field in which the Bawdsey Signal House stands. NB there is a View on the right over the level of Marshes in Bawdsey as far as Bawdsey Fleet and over the same and the Marshes in Alderton and Ramsholt on the side of the Woodbridge River. The communication to and from the marshes lying on Woodbridge River from Bawdsey are by Alderton Street except the Marshes called Scotts in Bawdsey, which communicate with the Hollesly Road by Cowley Lane Drift. NB from Dock Marsh (Boyton) straight to William Bennington’s House across a small Dam to Capel. Report of Lieutenant Edgar to the Troop and the General of the District July 31 1801 Assembled at the place of Rendezvous (Woodbridge) and marched over Wilford Hills into Shottisham and from thence to Ramsholt Marshes, observing the drifts and passes from thence (next to those inspected yesterday by Captain Broke) in the occupation of Mr Baldry and Mr Lynn in Bawdsey also Mr Page and Mr Cavell, likewise those in Alderton in the occupation of Mr L Collett and Mr Thomas Ablett. The approach to those Marshes in Bawdsey occupied by Mr Cavel and Mr William Page is though Bawdsey and Alderton Street. But it appears practicable should Circumstances occur to make it desirable to remove the stock from a considerable part of Bawdsey Marshes though the Ramsholt Marshes into the Road leading from thence to Shottisham at the back of Mr Baldrys house. From the Ramsholt Marshes we marched to the Signal House in Bawdsey to Cowesley Lane and East Lane all of which have been reported by Captain Broke, no further observations thereon are needful. Having inspected the passes agreeable to the orders of the Lord lieutenant etc and prepared the report of same, the Troops on duty this day on our return after we left Alderton, were dismissed. * His gravestone can be seen in Alderton churchyard.

Please note that the spelling and punctuation are reproduced as shown in the document. Clearly they took a rather Elizabethan approach! Ed

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A book to cheer us up

I hope that many of you enjoy reading Jeremy Mynott’s Nature Notes, which he contributes to Village Voices without fail every month. You may not know, however, that he, together with two friends - Michael McCarthy, who contributed to the film Life on the Deben and Peter Marren, another well-known naturalist, have published a fascinating book entitled The Consolation of Nature. The sub-title is Spring in the Time of Coronavirus.

As Michael McCarthy says: “If there was one mitigating circumstance about the coronavirus pandemic that hit Britain and most of the world, killing thousands of people, imprisoning millions more in the their own homes and devastating national economies, it was that the virus struck in the early part of the year

...... we were moving towards April and May, towards the warmth and the light and that offered some hope”

In the book, the three writers write about how spring is developing and the flora and fauna that they see each day from 21st March - two days before lockdown - until the end of May.

I personally have found it very uplifting and it gives me hope in these really gloomy days.

Nick Crick Jeremy Mynott

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Church Letter Dear Friends. It was four months ago that I wrote with a wayside image of red poppies and purple mallow. Now it is cold, Christmas has gone and we have another lockdown to manage before we see an emergence from the apparent gloom. And yet, our gardens still show red - berries on holly and cotoneaster, much favoured by a medley of birds, which otherwise vie for position on the birdfeeder. This shows us that life is vibrant; competitiveness thrives and new horizons reveal themselves to us. Or, to put it another way, the whole world may give voice to song which now the angels sing. I believe in angels, don’t you? and my song or carol of this Christmas season has been the American version of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear with music by Richard Storrs Willis to the poem by Edmund Sears. His words of the mid-nineteenth century do not mention Bethlehem, or Jesus; they seem to be about war and peace and the last two stanzas reflect the weariness of toil and the joys, of reconciliation, to come. And ye, beneath life's crushing load, For lo!, the days are hastening on, Whose forms are bending low, By prophet bards foretold, Who toil along the climbing way When with the ever-circling years With painful steps and slow, Comes round the age of gold Look now! for glad and golden hours When peace shall over all the earth come swiftly on the wing. Its ancient splendors fling, O rest beside the weary road, And the whole world give back the song And hear the angels sing! Which now the angels sing. It is very easy to project all sorts of wartime analogies on to our experiences over the last yes, nearly a year. For many they have been times of fear and isolation. Yet there is hope, there is a vaccination programme, there is light. Christians believe in light, in light which shines on us, even in the darkest times. It is nice to remember this from Epiphany through to Candlemas at the beginning of February when tradition encourages us to take all the candles which we will burn through the year in our churches, to the priest to be blessed. Our blessed light will then reflect on the whole world around us. The first snowdrops will come out, a flower of Candlemas with a colour and shape to further reflect light, and new life, which is also mirrored in the feted processions and festive meals of many other countries. Here we celebrate the purification of Mary as she presents her baby son at the temple and meets Simeon and Anna, the elderly couple epitomising wisdom and patience. Their wait is now over. Just as ours may be. And then there is St. Valentine, a priest who was martyred in Rome and who has come for Christians to represent an all-loving God who blesses those who love one another as Jesus implores us to do. May all of us be blessed as 2021 moves forward. And may we extend a blessing especially to Canon David Lowe, news of whose sad death has just reached me. I came to revere him as a man of profound wisdom and succinct words and shall never forget his sharpness of mind at leading Maundy Thursday’s foot-washing service with Reverend Mandy and me, at two hours’ notice, and the joy of being in Butley with a church full of Lowes, rehearsing an imminent family wedding. May he rest in peace and may that light which we now carry, shine on him and his wife and family, watched over by the angels.

Janet Bishop, Reader

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Services for February 2021

We regret that at present no church services are being held in Alderton, Boyton and Hollesley. If this changes, there will be notices on the church notice boards. Zoom Services are held at 9am each Sunday, anyone wishing to take part in a zoom Service should contact the Rev’d Giles Tulk (see contact details). The Churches are open for private prayer: see the notice boards at the individual churches for times. All Saints Hollesley Facebook page will also provide information for Hollesley. The Ven Annette Cooper holds a virtual zoom Coffee Morning every week to keep in touch, if you would like to join contact her on [email protected] Church Contacts Team Rector: Rev’d Giles Tulk, 01394 450610 [email protected] Hollesley Churchwardens: Boyton Churchwarden: Ray & Gill Whiffin 410057 Isobel Lilley 411409 Reader Emeritus: Alderton Churchwarden: Lydia Calvesbert 411779 Barry Vincent 411306 Jim Wyllie 411792 Lay Elders: Pat Shannon 411214 Mel Spurling 420398 Gill Whiffin 410057 Helen Shand 389013 Helene Berry 420012 Judy Foulger 410254 Di Barnard 411079 Hollesley Tower Captain: Peter Harper 411355 @AllSaintsHollesley @StMargaretsShottisham @SuttonAllSaintsChurch @StMarysBawdsey @DebenChurchesSuffolk

Adoration of the Magi - by Antonio Vivarini. This is a 1000 piece jigsaw by Wentworth Wooden Puzzles, which my wife and I have recently completed in lockdown. Very uplifting.

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Have you seen the photoposts? Maybe you’ve seen some new wooden posts while out walking along our local coastal paths. On the top of each post is a strange looking metal tray or bracket. What are they? There are, at present, four of these PhotoPosts located along the coast from Shingle Street (post no. 1) to Bawdsey Manor point (post no. 4). The other two posts have been erected on the sea wall between Shingle Street and East Lane. So what’s the purpose of these posts? Each post has been carefully sited and is intended for passing walkers to take a photo from the post and upload to a Facebook page. These photos will provide the Bawdsey PhotoPost team and others with a record of the changing coastline. This information can be used in formulating future plans to safeguard our coastline. To take a photo place your smartphone on the tray, in the landscape Richard Tricker PhotoPost Positioning (lengthwise) position, with the camera lens pointing through the tray aperture, check you’re happy with the image on the screen and press the shutter button. All done! Within the next few weeks all the posts will have details of where to upload your photo to Richard Tricker A local walker using the PhotoPost a dedicated Facebook page. If, in the meantime, you wish to post photos to Facebook here are the four addresses. Please remember post no. 1 is at Shingle Street (north of The Beacons) and the rest are south in numerical order.

https://www.facebook.com/Bawdsey-PhotoPost1-101469441796103 https://www.facebook.com/Bawdsey-PhotoPost2-101551411789000 https://www.facebook.com/Bawdsey-PhotoPost3-104406058175427 https://www.facebook.com/Bawdsey-PhotoPost4-105632521382125 As well as local walkers uploading their photos a member of the PhotoPost team will be taking weekly shots at the low-tide time of day. This will give us a complete record of the changes that take place. It’s all part of the beach measuring survey which started in 2013 and continues to monitor beach levels around Bawdsey Manor and the Deben estuary. More information can be obtained from: [email protected]

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Residents asked to consider the environment in New Year’s resolutions As your district councillor and cabinet member for the Environment, I am asking residents across East Suffolk to consider taking up practical ideas in their New Year’s resolutions this year to help fight climate change and biodiversity loss. The start of a New Year is a natural time to begin the year as we mean to go on and I want to encourage residents to think more about the environment in 2021 and how we can all do our bit, such as reducing the number of plastic items we use, ensuring we’re recycling right and looking after our local environment and wildlife. We’re the first generation to understand the urgency. We need to act now to care for and protect the planet and that starts at home in how we live our lives. Living sustainably is all about making small changes and conscious choices and if everyone takes small steps to improve their environmental impact, we can really drive major change for the better. Small changes in our behaviour will make a big difference over time, so this year, what will your New Year resolution be? Reduce plastic use Plastic bags aren’t easily recycled and often end up interfering with our water sources, trees, and animal habitats. If you haven’t done so already, buying reusable shopping bags is a low-cost, one-time purchase that could have a

big impact on cutting down on your James Mallinder plastic consumption. James’ Resolution Recycle right and waste less To ensure your recycling isn’t rejected, make sure you put the right waste in the right bin. An updated recycling leaflet will be sent to all households at the end of January as a reminder of what can be placed in the blue bin. And we ask all residents only to put bins out for collection the night before and to be returned to your property as soon as possible the following day. Rubbish should be placed in the bin and the lid closed – wet recycling material cannot be recycled and will be rejected. Think local This has been a difficult year for many of our local shops and by shopping

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locally you can not only help your local economy but also reduce your carbon footprint. There are other benefits too of course, as shopping at local shops and farmers markets means you get the freshest produce whilst supporting your local economy. Support nature Putting food out for birds at this time of year will have an immediate impact on attracting birds into your garden. As you think about spring, think about planting wild flowers and perhaps creating a mini meadow. WE as individuals hold the key in making a difference ensuring that we maintain and protect our environment for future generations.

Cllr James Mallinder A few observations by an old campaigner Some of you may recall that I wrote an article

about waste management in Village Voices a few James Mallinder years ago. I joined the waste industry in 1973 and after a career at a senior level in the UK’s largest As good as his word! waste management company, set up an environmental consultancy in 1991 from which I am just in the process of exiting. Having advised governments and businesses in more than 50 countries, I have a few observations to make about effective environmental behaviour and offer the following: 1. Don’t be obsessive about plastics. They are made from fossil fuels and we should minimise our use and consumption of these resources. Plastic film (i.e. plastic bags) is difficult to recycle but it is a valuable energy source and in Suffolk we are lucky enough to have a very modern (and therefore not polluting) incinerator which recovers energy by generating electricity. The waste in your grey bin goes there. There are also lots of different types of plastic and the main types which are recycled are Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). These are used for plastic bottles and many toys. Others, like PVC, ABS, polyurethane and polystyrene (that awful foam) are not normally recycled – but they are all appropriate fuels for energy recovery. 2. Think about the impact of washing things before putting in the recycling bin. If you use hot water, that requires energy and water in any event is a valuable resource which should not be wasted. If they are really dirty, it may actually be environmentally sound to send them for energy recovery. 3. Think about the energy you use when driving to a bottle bank or waste recovery centre and minimise these trips. I hope Cllr. Mallinder won’t mind my opinions. Nick Crick

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HMP Warren Hill Arts presents 2020 Vision Online Arts Exhibition https://snapemaltings.co.uk/2021-vision/

2020 has been an exceptional and challenging year, especially in prisons and secure establishments. One of the key ways that residents have found to deal with the pressures of Covid-19 and regime lockdown has been the arts. Imagination and creativity know no limits… the arts are a legal and rewarding way of escaping from confinement.

Each winter, HMP Warren Hill normally showcases the artistic endeavours of its residents through its annual art exhibition. This offers our local community, visiting artists and art lovers, the opportunity to view the art in a physical environment and to meet and discuss the work with our resident artists. In the year of the pandemic, a different vision is required. 2020 Vision allows us, uniquely amongst prisons, to take our exhibition online and share the artistic talent and creative ability of our community with a much wider audience. 2020 Vision is a ground-breaking collaboration between the Warren Hill community and Britten Pears Arts. Arranged in four sections: Insight, Beyond Lockdown, Horizons and Inspiration, the exhibition showcases the residents’ range of creative talent and diversity through original arts contributions in many different genres, forms, sizes and styles.

Join Governor Dave Nicholson, the Warren Hill Arts team and Britten Pears Arts at: https://snapemaltings.co.uk/2020-vision/ Thank you for your support! Contacts: Julian Earwaker, Writer in Residence - [email protected] and Fanny Jacob, Creative Arts Coordinator - [email protected]

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Hollesley Bowls Club: Roy Collins

It was with great sadness that we heard of the death of Roy Collins. Roy joined the Hollesley Bowling Club in the mid-nineties and not only did he join but he introduced members from Orford and Butley almost doubling the membership. It wasn’t long before Roy became Team Captain and held the post for 15 years. During that time Roy became a familiar and well-respected man throughout the bowling fraternity and not just around the local area. Over the years, many events were held at the bowls club and Roy could always be relied on to offer advice, help in any way and at the Christmas dinner he always acquired a fine

turkey from one of his many farming Hollesley Bowls Club friends. No matter what event we held Roy always supplied a large box of his home-grown vegetables for a raffle prize . Roy took over as green keeper, when Roy Charity died, and kept up the pristine condition of our green. There were not many days when Roy was not seen at the club mowing, weeding, trimming and fixing! Hollesley bowls green was recognised as one of the best in Suffolk. Roy continued bowling and looking after the green until a few years ago when health was taking its toll and, with great reluctance, Roy had to stop bowling and looking after the green, two things he cared so much about. He was always available with advice and had a never-ending supply of stories to tell. Roy was a true stalwart of the club and will be missed for his knowledge, great personality and his never-ending smile. Our thoughts are with Marian, Deanna, Becky and their families. Angela Lawrence Ian Dearn, HBC Poplars

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Cancer Care Navigator Service The Cancer Care Navigator Service has now launched alongside Ipswich and Colchester Hospital! There are 3 Cancer Care Navigators based at Ipswich Hospital and 3 at Colchester Hospital, working in partnership with the information and well-being centre and with local GP surgeries to support and empower cancer patients. The team are trained non-medical staff that are working to support people who have been diagnosed with cancer at any stage of their cancer pathway, as well as assisting their friends and family. They are able to do this by offering a NHS The Navigators range of practical, emotional and financial information and advice. Cancer may impact certain aspects of your life and the lives of those around you. This is where the navigators can come in to help with a range of needs, including but not limited to; finances, employment, talking to friends and family about cancer, physical activity, emotional support, befriending, support groups, spiritual

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Alderton Parish Council Certificate of Merit Alderton Parish Council has been awarded a special certificate of merit by the Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk for providing support to those in need during the Covid 19 crisis. It is only through the efforts and generosity of the local volunteers who gave up their time that Ruth Clark Ruth Clark Santa and his team Ready to depart this was achieved, many thanks to all involved. The certificate is on display on the village notice board. Christmas Extravaganza The winners were: 1st – 54 The Street 2nd – London House,

Joint 3rd - 19 Mill Hoo and 38 Mill Hoo. A special commendation was given to 46 The Street. There were 22 entries raising £55 for Bawdsey school. Santa’s Visit The pre-Christmas visit by Santa and his elves caused great excitement amongst both children and adults.

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Help with paying your utility bills If you are struggling to pay your utility bills or you may be in arrears on an energy bill and you receive free school meals or are in receipt of a benefit then Suffolk Community Foundation could help you. They have raised £270,000 to provide assistance with energy bills. Those who are eligible for support will receive a contribution towards their gas/electric or oil heating costs. The process to access support is simple and quick, with eligibility based on the household or individuals circumstances, including: • Income and savings • Debt or arrears on an energy bill • Disabilities and long-term health conditions Those families who are eligible for free school meals are also likely to meet the criteria. This programme is run by Ipswich’s Citizens' Advice Bureau who should be contacted directly on 01473 219770. Don’t forget they can help with other issues as well.

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Peninsula Practice: COVID Vaccination Q & A

I have already been vaccinated (e.g. at the hospital) do I need another? No. Please follow the online booking instructions and decline the invitation. Will the vaccine protect me? The COVID-19 vaccination will reduce the chance of you suffering from COVID- 19 disease. It may take a week or two for your body to build up some protection from the first dose of vaccine. I have already had Covid. Do I need the vaccine? Even if you have already had coronavirus, you could still get it again. The vaccine will reduce your risk of another infection and the seriousness of your symptoms if you do get it again. I have recently had Covid – what should I do? If you have recently tested positive for coronavirus – even if you have no symptoms – you should wait until 4 weeks after the date you were tested before getting the vaccine. After four weeks use your unique booking code to book online. I have had my flu vaccine; do I need the COVID-19 vaccine as well? The flu vaccine does not protect you from COVID-19. As you are eligible for both vaccines you should have them both.

Can I catch COVID-19 from the vaccine? You cannot catch COVID-19 from the vaccine but it is possible to have caught COVID-19 and not realise you have the symptoms until after your vaccination appointment. Can I give COVID-19 to anyone, after I have had the vaccine? The vaccine cannot give you COVID-19 infection, and two doses will reduce your chance of becoming seriously ill. We do not yet know whether it will stop you from catching and passing on the virus Why is my GP practice not vaccinating as they do the flu? The Pfizer vaccine comes in units of 975 doses, has to be used within three and a half days and there is a strict priority list starting with over 80s. This means most GP practices are working collaboratively, with the Suffolk GP Federation, to vaccinate patients from different practices at the same time. It also means we have to have a smaller number of venues. Can I choose which vaccine to have? We are being supplied with the Pfizer vaccine for the foreseeable future. This may change but we have no information about when this might happen.

What if I want to wait a few more weeks and have the vaccination later? That is fine. Please book online when you are ready.

Can my carer be vaccinated at the same time? Only if they also have received an invitation and have a unique booking code

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What if I do not have a mobile or email? We ask for a mobile number or email to confirm your appointment time and location. If you do not have a mobile or email please make sure you write idown the details of your appointment. Can I be vaccinated at the same time as my partner/friend/family member who has not yet received an invitation? If you receive an invitation and want to be vaccinated with a partner/friend/family member etc, you will need to wait until they also receive an invitation. You will then be able to book appointments at the same time. I do not have transport Please try to arrange transport with family, friends, neighbours or local community groups – this is allowed under Covid lockdown regulations. Suffolk On Board may be able to help but have very limited availability. You can access this via https://communities.suffolkonboard.com/my-area/ Can I bring a friend or relative with me? You can be transported to the vaccination site by a member of your household or by someone within your support bubble, but only one person can accompany you inside the vaccination centre. How long will the vaccine appointment take? We anticipate no more than 45 minutes If I feel unwell on the day of my appointment Do not attend if you feel unwell with symptoms of coronavirus. If you have a minor illness without a fever please still attend. If you feel very unwell do not attend until you have fully recovered. Preparing for the vaccination On the day of your vaccine, wear practical clothing so it’s easy to access your upper arm. Bear in mind you may need to spend some time queuing outside. Remember to use the lavatory before attending. The vaccination If you have a fear of needles or feel anxious, try to stay calm and let the person giving you your vaccine know. They will be understanding and can support you. The vaccine will be given as an injection in the upper arm. You will have been given an appointment for the second dose. Please attend as the second dose completes the course. It's important to get both doses to protect yourself. What symptoms may I experience? Some patients have reported a sore heavy arm for a day or two and a slight headache. These symptoms are perfectly normal. Many people experience no after effects. Can I go back to normal activities after having your vaccine? You should be able to resume activities that are normal for you as long as you feel well. If your arm is particularly sore, you may find heavy lifting difficult. If you feel unwell or very tired you should rest and avoid operating machinery or driving.

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Obituary: Myrtle Gilligan, Boyton

Myrtle was born in Mill Lane, Boyton in 1923, the only child of Ethel and Reuben Austin. When she was aged 6 months the family moved to the Coastguard Cottages at Shingle St, returning to Boyton when she was 5 years old. Here she remained for the next 92 years! Her mother died when she was 9 years old and she was raised by her Aunt Liz, Uncle Sam and cousin Betty. She attended the Old School in Boyton and did very well even learning to read music and play the organ, never losing her love of music. She moved to Hollesley School, cycling every day and scrumping apples on the way home if she could! On leaving school, during the war years she became a Land Girl and met Christopher (Paddy) at a local dance in Hollesley. They married at Boyton Church when Myrtle was 21 and had three children Patrick, Richie

Contributed and Lou. Sadly in 1972 Paddy died suddenly at the age of 48. Myrtle continued working at Valley Farm forging many lifelong friendships. She was very involved in village life, helping to organise the annual Barn Dance, selling draw tickets at the Fete and standing in if the organist was indisposed! Myrtle was immensely proud of her family which included 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She attended sports’ days, school plays and was the queen of babysitters - you never had to ask her twice! She would look after all the children in the school holidays and they all looked forward to going to ‘Nan’s house’ to play together, go to the rec. and collect conkers and always partake of their favourite dinners which she cooked for them. One New Year, after a heavy snowfall, Myrtle gave the children her tin trays to sledge down Burrow Hill! Myrtle loved a party with a disco so she could hit the dancefloor! She loved all kinds of music from Pavarotti to Queen and Ed Sheeran. She also loved to buy a lottery ticket and have a ‘little flutter’ on the horses (£2.50 each way) - any winnings always going to the children. Myrtle had a resilience about her; for a small person she was tough. Sadly, at the age of 95 she had a fall indoors and broke her shoulder which resulted in a dislocated left arm making it impossible for her to return to her bungalow. She spent the last 18 months of her life in the Seckford Almshouses in Woodbridge. Here she was surrounded by the love of her family and received numerous visits on a weekly basis. She will be missed by many. The Gilligan family www.villagevoices.org.uk Page 23 February 2020 21-40 template Feb 21_vv 17/01/2021 08:32 Page 4

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Letters

Debbie Pipe, who manages our postal subscriptions thought we should print this letter: Dear Debbie, Thank you again for sending me the regular updates for the last year (which has been too quiet). It’s been more of a special treat this year because of Covid and I’ve been unable to get down to Hollesley for my regular visits to Shingle Street, Bawdsey and of course Mum and Dad’s grave in Hollesley Churchyard. There’s always something to bring a smile to my face in Village Voices. Please find enclosed my cheque for £12 so I can continue to receive what I call my Hollesley Therapy magazine. Many thanks again Julie Tull

Dear Editor Enclosed is the most evocative and beautiful poem that I am hoping your wide ranging readers may be able to identify for me. “Shingle Street” was discovered by my parents in a monthly magazine they took. The magazine was called “Punch” and the poem was published therein dated June 1947. We, my family and I, lived in Stone Cottage which is situated in the centre of Hollesley, on the main street. We lived there from 1943/44 until the late 60s. We are the Roberts family and, although my parents and most of my siblings have died, I still visit Hollesley quite frequently, as do my old school girlfriends who live in neighbouring villages. It has been on my “bucket list” to discover something more about this anonymous poet, and I am hoping that someone, somewhere may know something about the origins of “Shingle Street”. All my family have copies, framed in our homes, as Shingle Street, Hollesley and surrounding areas are very dear to our hearts. I know this is a tall order and my search has been on-going for many years. Just perhaps, someone may have some information to pass on to Village Voices. Thanking you in anticipation,

Gracie Beale (nee Roberts)

The poem is reproduced on the next page. Can anyone identify its author? Ed.

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Shingle Street Bury me lightly when I'm dead So that my spirit can rise, And none shall know that my ghost has fled, None shall know where the imp has sped When the owl in the darkness cries. Out of the grave I shall hurry and fling Careless wings to the winds that sing Over the marshes, until my feet Dance to the shore at Shingle Street. Dance so lightly along Hollesley Bay, My fleeting feet will forget how they Crept in pain when mortal feet They suffered the pebbles of Shingle Street. And if the moon should rise from the sea Making a golden path for me, I'll cast myself to the waves’ caresses (For ghosts don't bother with bathing dresses) And swim right out on the golden track Till I turn at last and there look back To the trees' dark line beyond the bay, And the square church tower of silver grey; For I know that in death I shall never forget Those trees and the church: But I'm not dead yet. And life is sweet on a clear hot day When the sunlight dances on Hollesley Bay, When the blue sky down to the blue sea smiles, And the shingle stretches for golden miles, And the marsh shimmers green. Ah, life is sweet When the sun shines down on Shingle Street.

Published in Punch 11 June 1947 Contributed

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Ramblings

It’s February and whilst many of us wait in anticipation of the vaccine to enable us to feel safer as we move about, I have been reading about some of the issues that are alarming women.

Surprisingly coronary heart disease is twice as deadly for women in the UK than breast cancer. The belief that it is a man’s disease has serious consequences as it means women are not necessarily aware of their risk, or recognise they are having a heart attack since symptoms can be different. This can lead to women delaying seeking help which increases the chances of permanent damage to the heart. There are also complex inequalities in treatment and care. A woman is 50% more likely than a man to receive the wrong initial diagnosis for a heart attack. This increases your risk of death within 30 days by 70%, compared to someone who receives the correct diagnosis straight away. Not surprisingly this issue is giving rise for concern amongst charities including the British Heart Foundation.

Another very different cause for concern is peat cutting for compost. 80% of peatlands in the UK are damaged and release millions of tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere. Peat only grows by 1mm a year and commercial peat extraction can remove over 500 years’ worth of ‘growth’ in a single year and makes areas more vulnerable to flooding. Home gardeners account for 69% of peat usage in the UK, using a total of 3 billion litres of peat in their gardens every year. Yet there are now universal British standards for compost, regardless if the compost is peat-free. A greater quantity of peat-free alternatives such as bark, coir, green compost and wood waste are increasingly available and just as good. Unless the packaging on a product states ‘peat free’, it is likely to contain peat. In 2011, the UK Government set a voluntary target to phase out the use of peat in home gardening by 2020, and across the industry by 2030. The UK Government has committed to look into further measures to eliminate the use of peat as existing voluntary measures have not had the desired effect!

Gerry Bathe

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Hollesley Village Hall

The Raise the Roof fund-raising continues. Our thanks go to Helen Lewis from Hollesley who has raised a magnificent £700 through the sale of her woollen mitts.

We currently have some wonderful handmade oven gloves, duffel bags and handbags for sale. The oven gloves are £10, the duffle bags £15 and the suedette bag £20. If you would like to buy any of these items please ring Gerry on 411376. We have also received grants totalling £2,000 through the Suffolk Community Foundation. 200 club Winners December: M and D Fox, B Farrar and D and T Barnard. Gerry Bathe contributed Sunset at Bawdsey Quay www.villagevoices.org.uk Page 29 February 2020 21-40 template Feb 21_vv 17/01/2021 08:32 Page 10

Free Nursery places available 30 hours free weekly childcare for all 3 and 4-year olds at Bawdsey CEVCP School, in our Early Years setting- in addition to these hours there are free lunchtime sessions. Sessions can start from their 3rd birthday and do not need to wait until the following term. We also have spaces for 2-year olds; sessions are 8.45-11.45 and cost £12.

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• Before and after school care is available from 8am until 6.15pm. • Come and join our thriving Baby and Toddler group. The children play in the Nursery setting allowing you to have a cuppa and a chat with other parents, carers and grandparents. Free - every Friday afternoon (term time only.) • Senior’s lunch sessions with the children - the 2nd Thursday of every month during term time- only £3.47 for a two-course meal Phone (01394) 411365 for more details

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Hollesley Parish Council

Welcome to a New Councillor At the December meeting of HPC, Mrs Anna Yates was co-opted as a Councillor. Anna and her family have had connections with the Peninsula for many years and they have recently purchased their ‘forever home’ in the village. We wish Anna all the very best in her career as a Councillor. Anti-Social Behaviour at Recreation Ground Over the past two or three months a series of anti- social actions have occurred at the Recreation Ground. These range from damage to the Play Equipment, fireworks being let off in an uncontrolled manner and rubbish being ‘fly-tipped’. The Parish Council take all these events very seriously and each is reported to the Police. We believe the issues have been heightened by lack of activities for young people during the Covid restrictions and a much reduced number of clubs using the Village Hall and Recreation Ground, making anti-social behaviour easier to carry out. For the time being, the Parish Council have decided to monitor the situation and review frequently. Options open to the Council include the purchase of CCTV, however we have to balance the additional security this will bring with the rights of residents to enjoy the area without the knowledge that they are being monitored, especially children using the play equipment. If you know of a person or persons who commit anti-social acts within our village please contact Crimestoppers on-line or by phone - 0800 555111. Temporary suspension of pre-purchase of graves in Hollesley New Cemetery At their meeting in December, HPC decided to temporarily suspend the pre-purchase of grave plots in the New Cemetery. The reason for this is that a number of plots have recently been purchased by young people, possibly as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. These plots will conceivably not be used for decades to come. If this practice continues, it may be the case that, in the near future, families of residents who have passed away may find that space is limited. The family of any resident who does pass away or who has a terminal illness will be exempt from this new ruling and the Parish Council will make a permanent ruling on the pre-purchase of graves during 2021.

Judi Hallett, Clerk to Hollesley Parish Council [email protected] 01394 411405 / 07739 411927

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Hollesley WI

With Christmas and New Year over we are hoping that despite lockdown no.3, we may be able to restart meetings and activities in 2021. All of our members received a festive goody bag which included a piece of Christmas cake (many thanks to Les Andrews for making this for us) and a quiz challenge which got us thinking and caused numerous discussions by phone and Zoom. Can you remember when the Orwell Bridge opened to the public, or how many counties there are in England, or even how much a first class stamp is? No Googling allowed of course! Our monthly challenges are not compulsory but done for a bit of fun so we hope our members enjoy them.

The NFWI are still going ahead with their campaigns for 2021: to raise awareness of the subtle signs of ovarian cancer, to prevent women dying prematurely of coronary heart disease, to help to prevent racism and discrimination, to take action to protect nature space and create wildlife friendly communities, and lastly to stop the destruction of peat bogs and promote the use of alternative products. Any member can propose a resolution and WIs are asked to consider each one. Individuals then vote and one is put forward for further discussion at National level later in the year. Even though Hollesley won’t be able to discuss these as a group, we shall still be able to vote and have our say. We are hoping that later in the year we may be able to engage speakers who can widen our knowledge on some of the topics.

Jane Burn

Now over to our walking group…. The ending of the second lockdown allowed us to meet and we managed two walks in December, the first following a route from the ‘20 Walks on the Deben Peninsular’. The walk took us along the Deben which was stunning in the Winter sunshine and with only one more route we will have walked the river from Ramsholt to Wilford Bridge, although this last one is described as ‘challenging’ so maybe not until the ground dries out! Although the pub remains closed, Gary kindly allowed us to park in the car park and we enjoyed a pleasant chat with our own tea/coffee and mince pies.

We met at Butley Village Hall for our second outing and made our way to Staverton Park, taking in the ancient woodland with its magnificent oaks and returning through the Thicks where we spotted some beautifully painted stones depicting festive characters which put us in the mood for Christmas.

Jenny Brown

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From Our Country Kitchen Butter Chicken (for 4) 500 g Chicken cut into bite size pieces For the marinade: 100 g Greek yogurt 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon each of: Garam masala, turmeric, ground cumin, red chilli powder and salt. Mix the ingredients together and fold in the chicken pieces ensuring they are evenly covered by the marinade. Cover and put in the fridge for a minimum of an hour or overnight. For the sauce: 50g butter 1 medium onion , finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 400 g tin chopped tomatoes 5 cardamom seeds 1 teaspoon each of chilli powder, ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, fenugreek leaves and salt. 2 tbsp cream Use a heavy bottom pan that is large enough to contain the chicken at a later stage. Melt 30g of the butter and garlic and cook gently until soft. Add the spices, apart from the fenugreek, and stir in for a couple of minutes. Add the tomatoes, turn up the heat a little and cook for about 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly. Blitz in a liquidiser or use a stick blender. Return to the pan and stir in the cream and the rest of the butter. Meanwhile you can make the cucumber raita. Peel, deseed and finely chop half a cucumber and mix with 200 g Greek yogurt. Add chopped mint in season. Refrigerate until needed. Prepare the flatbread. Put 150 g self-raising flour in a bowl with half a teaspoon of salt. Mix in 140 g Greek yogurt until you have a dough. It shouldn’t be sticky so add the yogurt carefully. Cover the bowl. Half an hour before you are ready to eat, add 50 g per person of basmati rice to a pan of boiling water and cook for 25 minutes. Re-heat the sauce. Put plates to warm. Take the chicken out of the fridge. Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan and add the chicken pieces covered in the yogurt mixture, individually, until they have browned on both sides. Cook in batches and then add to the sauce. Continue to cook on a low heat. When the rice is cooked drain into a sieve then return to the pan and cover. Melt 40 g butter and add a sliced garlic clove. Take the flat bread dough and divide into four. Dust the work top with flour and roll out the flatbreads as thin as possible. Heat a frying pan on the hob. Brush one side with melted butter and put the flatbread, butter side down, in the pan. Cook for a couple of minutes, pushing down with a spatula to ensure even cooking. Brush the top surface with butter and flip the bread over and cook the other side. Keep warm while making the rest of the flatbreads. Check the sauce. I found I needed a little more salt and maybe some sugar. Pauline Austerfield Page 34 February 2020 www.villagevoices.org.uk 21-40 template Feb 21_vv 17/01/2021 08:32 Page 15

Crossword and Sudoku Scribble

Across Answers on page 37 1 Motorcycling event (8) 6 Also (3) 17 Mute (6) 9 Spring month (5) 18 Japanese robe (6) 10 Move forward (7) 19 Located (5) 11 Fiasco (7) 20 Eagle’s nest 13 Gloss (5) 23 The sun (3) 14 The sign of the bull (6) 15 Summary (6) Sudoku 19 Perfume (5) 21 Endanger (7) 22 Submarine weapon (7) 23 Contempt (5) 24 Owing (3) 25 Immaculate (8) Down 2 The American reindeer (7) 3 Boring tool (3) 4 Bold as brass (6) 5 Listen secretly (9) 6 Strained (5) 7 Large sea (5) 8 Brigand (6) 12 Very many (9) 16 Root vegetables (7)

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A Consultation on Quiet Lanes

What are Quiet Lanes? Quiet Lanes are minor rural roads, typically C or unclassified routes, which have been designated by local highway authorities to pay special attention to the needs of walkers, cyclists, horse riders and other vulnerable road users, and to offer protection from speeding traffic. Cars are not banned from Quiet Lanes and the use of Quiet Lanes is shared. Measures such as lower speed limits and discreet road signs aim to encourage drivers to slow down and be considerate to more vulnerable users who can in turn use and enjoy country lanes in greater safety, with less threat from speeding traffic. What is the Quiet Lanes Suffolk Project? Quiet Lanes Suffolk aims to benefit everyone who lives in, works in and visits the area to encourage the use of more active forms of travel - walking, cycling, riding, scooters. The project is aiming to increase the number of Quiet Lanes in Suffolk. You can find out more at https://sites.google.com/view/quietlanessuffolk/home The following lanes have been put forward to be considered as Quiet Lanes: • Dock Farm Lane, Capel St Andrew • The Street, Boyton • Mill Lane, Boyton • Bushey Lane, Hollesley • School Lane, Hollesley • Shingle Street Road, Hollesley • Red House Farm Lane, Bawdsey • Long Lane, Bawdsey • East Lane, Bawdsey • School Lane, Bawdsey How can you support these proposals? You can support these proposed new Quiet Lanes in two ways: • Firstly, e-mail the Hollesley Parish Council Clerk, Judi Hallett, at [email protected] with your comments about any of the above lanes. Judi will collect all comments and forward them on to the QLS Team. If you don’t use e-mail you can write to Judi at Manor Farm, Hollesley, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3NB • Secondly, attend a Zoom Meeting to discuss these proposed new lanes and voice your opinion on Quiet Lanes. The meeting will take place on Wednesday 24 February, 6.00pm. The Zoom details will be released on the Hollesley Grapevine a week before the meeting. If you do not receive the Hollesley Grapevine please call Judi Hallett on 01394 411405 who will arrange for the details to be sent directly to you.

Please support this project and help to calm the traffic in your village.

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Supporting Kindness

It is with great sadness that as members of the Patient Participation Group for the Peninsula Practice, we write to report the abuse from patients which has been endured by the staff at all sites, Alderton, Aldeburgh, Hollesley and Orford. They have suffered offensive verbal abuse, involving bad language and anonymous posters being put through the letterbox. These incidents have been most unpleasant and have deeply upset all members of staff. It is worth remembering that we are all in this crisis together and tolerance and understanding of each other’s needs should be first and foremost in our minds. The staff of the Peninsula Practice do their utmost to support us, during this most difficult time and greatly Gray Cheryl appreciate how difficult it is for all St Malo Ferry accident tribute, Jersey patients. Sarah Fiddes is the Patient Navigation Liaison Lead who will be happy to deal with patients’ questions, queries or compliments. It will be greatly appreciated if you contact her to discuss any matter which you feel has not been dealt with fairly or appropriately. She is there to listen and advise and offer support. She may be contacted in the following ways: Alderton 01394 411641 or [email protected]

The surgery has a zero policy towards abuse; any patient who is found to be so may be removed from the practice patient list. It is worth noting that the Triage System (phoning and awaiting a re-call) is now a nationwide system as the NHS continues to evolve. This is a frustrating and difficult time for all of us and all we ask is for everyone to remember to show kindness, respect and tolerance for each other as we move forward into the coming months.

The Patient Participation Group [email protected]

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Alderton 01394 411641 Orford 01394 450315 Aldeburgh 01728 457027 www. thepeninsulapractice.co.uk DAY ALDERTON ORFORD HOLLESLEY ALDEBURGH

Monday 8 am to 2.30 pm 8 am to 6.30 pm 13.30 to 5.30 pm 8 am to 6.30 pm Tuesday 8 am to 6.30 pm 8 am to 6.30 pm Wednesday 8 am to 6.30 pm 8 am to 1.00 pm 8 am to 6.30 pm Thursday 8 am to 6.30 pm 8 am to 1.00 pm 8 am to 6.30 pm Friday 8 am to 6.30 pm 8 am to 1.00 pm 8 am to 6.30 pm Please note that when a surgery is closed during the day, your call will be automatically transferred to the other site without the need to redial. The surgery will be closed for staff training on Wednesday 10 February from 13.00. All calls will be diverted to NHS 111. We appreciate that not all of our patients have internet access, but in the current rapidly changing climate our website & Facebook page are the most direct route for you to find up to date patient information. If you are unable to access the internet please ring. eConsult is available via our website. It enables patients to seek online advice from a clinician at your surgery. It also gives patients the option of requesting general or administrative advice. eConsult also offers self-help information from the NHS and advice or help from appropriate local services. To access eConsult please visit our appointment page: www.thepeninsulapractice.co.uk/appointments

The Negatives of Isolation Indeterminate Separation. Serious news bulletins. Old and sick people Stay indoors! Long queues for food. Airports shut. Trains cancelled. Illness, or worse, lurks who knows where! Ordinary life impossible. No meeting and greeting, no hugging, no travelling, no holidays, no fun! I wracked my brains to find any positives. I found three: I , Saving the world – Isolation has meant less pollution, but will we learn? O, L, Appreciating what we have lost – temporarily we hope. T, I, O, Neighbours helping – lovely Karrie, Paula and Natasha.

Diana Barnard

Page 38 February 2020 www.villagevoices.org.uk 21-40 template Feb 21_vv 17/01/2021 08:32 Page 19 Local contacts. Hollesley V Hall Bookings Meryl Montague 411458 07843 377122 Boyton V Hall Bookings Wendy Jesty 410055 Alderton V Hall Bookings Joy Andrews 411596 Hollesley Primary School Mrs Wood (Head)/Mrs Elder 411616 Hollesley Community Nursery Joyce Wong 410480 Hollesley WI Meryl Montague 411458 07843377122 Peninsula Social Club Alan Martin 420092 Welcome Club Diana Barnard 411079 Hollesley Badminton Club Chris Andrews 411126 Hollesley Bowls Club Terry Montague 411458 Hollesley Gardening Club Sue Barnes 411579 Hollesley Players (Drama) Becks Hudson 410352 Hollesley Community Gdn Keith Burton / Victoria Fletcher 411196 / 410090 Indoor Bowls June Dickens 411172

Sutton Heath Football Eve Wells 07867 698693 Alderton Bowls Club John Scott 411107 Judo Club Julie Jolliffe 410483 Hollesley McColls Store 410191 Alderton Stores Judith & Bill Vaudrey 411834 Alderton Parish Council Christopher Langley (Chair) 410003 Joy Andrews (Clerk) 411596 Hollesley Parish Council Hazel Hughes (Chair) 410255 Judi Hallett (Clerk) 411405 Boyton Parish Council Richard Jesty (Chair) 410055 Jenny Lloyd (Clerk) 410395 County Councillor Andrew Reid 07545 423799 District Councillor (Deben) James Mallinder 07810 815879 District Councillor (O&E) Ray Herring 01728 746337 Police Community Support 101 Hollesley Commons Nick Mason 411150 Community Car Service Colin Beecroft 411794 Connecting Communities CATS transport 01728 830516 Good Neighbour Scheme Hollesley, Boyton, Shingle St. 07707 850126 Mary Warner Homes Julie Scott 411234 07501 494516 Karate Club Vince Ogilvie [email protected] EA Floodline Environment Agency 0345 988 1188 Report a Power cut UK power network 105 Hollesley Bay Prison 412400 www.villagevoices.org.uk Page 39 February 2020 21-40 template Feb 21_vv 17/01/2021 08:33 Page 20

VEHICLE & ENGINEERING SERVICES FULL MACHINE SHOP We service and repair all makes & models of petrol and diesel cars, 4x4’s & light commercials. Logs, coal and salt available Air-conditioning regas Bring your car here for its MOT 01394 410284 Collection by appointment

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The Garage, The Street, Hollesley