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Dates for your diary Saturday 6/9 2.00pm Boyton Fete, Boyton Village Hall Tuesday 9/9 9.00pm Tai Chi taster ,Hollesley Village Hall Ali 411717 Saturday 13/9 Sponsored Bike Ride, Suffolk Churches Heritage Saturday 13/9 1.00pm Lifeboat Day Ramsholt Quay Sunday 14/9 Rounders Tournament, Sutton MH Wed 17/9 7.00pm Hollesley Gardening Club AGM, H. Bowls Club Saturday 20/9 1-3pm Macmillan Coffee morning 44 Ferry Road, Bawdsey 1-3pm Work Part Hollesley Community Garden Sunday 21/9 2.00pm BeachWatch Litter Pick Meet Boyton VH Keith 411409 Friday 26/9 7.30pm Quiz & Fish and Chip Supper, Sutton MH, Book 411530 or 384659 Saturday 27/9 10.30am Boyton Community Group, The Smithy. 411717 Saturday 27/9 11-5pm Shingle Street Tea Room Open Saturday 27/9 2-4pm Bawdsey Market, Bawdsey VH Sunday 28/9 4.00pm Harvest Praise & BBQ, Hollesley Community Garden
Regular Events Day Time What Where Contact Monday 7.30 pm Yoga Hollesley VH Elly Lloyd 412053 Monday 7.30 pm Pilates Sutton Heath Sandy 410530 Tuesday 2 pm Welcome Club Marian C 411262 Tuesday Hollesley Bay Day Centre Eileen M 410340 Tuesday 9 am Tai Chi Hollesley VH Ali 411717 Tuesday 7.30-9.00pm Yoga Butley VH Elly Lloyd 412053 Wednesday 9.45 & 11am Pilates Hollesley VH Sandy 410530 Wednesday The Place Hollesley VH Neil Fox Wednesday 7.30 pm Pilates Sutton Heath Sandy 410530 Thursday Judo Club Julie 410483 Thursday 7.30 pm Hollesley WI Hollesley VH Gerry 411376 2nd week Thursday 7.30 pm Bawdsey Jazz Bawdsey VH Tony Pearson 3rd week Record Society 410353 Friday 11 am Coffee Morning Shepherd & Dog Friday 7 pm Whist Boyton VH Eileen M 410340 Friday 9.15 am Yoga Hollesley VH Elly 412053 Sunday 8pm Charity Quiz Shepherd & Dog (last)
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From the Editor
Butterflies - Wall and Clouded Yellow by Eddie Marsh see the article Butterfly Summer on page 19
Hello again, September marks the year’s turn to Autumn and for many, a time to begin again: the next class up at school, a move to a new school or college or perhaps a decision to take up a new adult learning class. We welcome the new school reporters James and Bethany and their contribution to Village Voices this month (p7) and say a big Thank You to Daniel and Chelsea who have done such a great job sharing the children’s news this year
Our feature this month (p 4-6) is on Climate Change - a subject that can be challenging and arouse different views. And another item (p20) about which strong feelings are expressed- Ragwort! On a less controversial note, there’s our usual variety of articles on wildlife, gardening, events and outings, local clubs and groups and more. Many thanks as always to all our contributors. I hope you enjoy reading this edition. Ali Crawford
Editorial copy Advertising All three editors: Cheryl, Ali, Nick Gerry Bathe [email protected] [email protected]
Copy on paper to: Laurie Forsyth 1 Rectory Road, 11a , Parsons Hill, Hollesley, IP12 3JS Hollesley,IP123RB Tel: 01394 411376
Please note that the opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the editorial team.
Front cover: Fur Tree (sic), painting by Michelle Hoffner, exhibited at the Boyton’s got Talent! show. Photo by Ali Crawford
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All Change!
Following the appalling weather over last winter, the US National Oceanic and Atmos- pheric Administration (NOAA) has just announced that the highest-ever average global temperature was recorded in June, at 16.2 °C. However, there still seem to be some,including Owen Patterson, until recently Warmer seas, melting ice (Wikipedia Commons) Environment Secretary, who question whether such events can be attributed to climate change resulting from human activities. Along with many others, that debate has left me quite confused: how can there be such a divergence of opinions on the matter? Surely the evidence should be clear, one way or the other.
In order to try to get to the bottom of the matter, I have recently completed a short MOOC (massive open on-line course) on the subject of climate change, run by Exeter University. What did I learn? Well, firstly and most importantly, that it is an incredibly complicated subject – not surprising bearing in mind it involves looking at the workings of the complete planetary climate system, in the past, now and into the future. It would be very difficult to condense even the short course, and that only touched the surface of the issues involved, but here goes.
The climate on Earth is driven by the sun. In very simple terms, of the energy that reaches the Earth’s surface, part is absorbed by the surface and part reflected back. Of the energy radiated back by the surface, some is trapped by the atmosphere and re-radiated back to Earth. Without the effect of this atmospheric blanket, the temperature on Earth would be around 18 ºC below zero, rather than the average 15 ºC we have at present.
The two most important greenhouse gases are water vapour and carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is important because, although it only forms a small part of the atmosphere, it is a very effective greenhouse gas and is long-lived. The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased by around 40% in the industrial era, largely a result of burning fossil fuels and deforestation. In May 2013, 400 parts per million (ppm) of carbon dioxide was recorded, a level not seen for 3 – 5 million years.
Methane and synthetic compounds such as CFCs are also important but one that is often overlooked is nitrous oxide, which is 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide and is produced by fertilisers and manures, fossil fuel
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combustion and biomass burning. The elements affecting the climate are inter-woven and there are many examples of feedback loops. These can act to exacerbate or diminish a particular effect. An example of positive feedback is the melting of ice caps: that exposes a greater area of water that is darker than the ice and which therefore absorbs more solar radiation, leading to increased melting. That is the basic system; so what is the evidence that human activity has affected the balance?
The Earth’s climate has changed dramatically in the past. Some of the factors affecting the climate are predictable. The eccentricity of the Earth’s orbit varies on a roughly 100,000 year cycle. The tilt of the Earth’s axis varies over a period of about 41,000 years. There is a wobble in the Earth’s axis that has an approximately 23,000 year period. Shorter term variations are more difficult to predict. There is a shorter term variation in solar activity and volcanoes can be an important factor; the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991, for example, caused a 0.5 ºC drop in global temperatures as the ash clouds blocked out solar radiation.
Climate scientists take all these factors and produce sophisticated models run on vast arrays of super computers, looking to replicate the climate of the past as a way to predict the changes in the future. These models have become increasingly accurate, with the greater understanding of how the climate works and advances in computer technology. It is now possible to run models based on these naturally occurring events that accurately mirror earlier climate patterns up until the recent past. But here’s the rub: it is only when the factors resulting from human activity are included that the models reflect more recent changes in the climate.
That itself should be good evidence that the changes are the result of human activity but the speed of the changes has also been unprece- dented. An example of this is the acidification of the oceans. Augustine Volcano (Wikipedia Commons) Oceans play a very important role in the carbon cycle as carbon dioxide is readily soluble in sea water (absorbing about a third of the atmospheric carbon dioxide and thus, so far, buffering us against even more dramatic climatic changes). The carbon dioxide reacts with the sea water to form carbonic acid. Carbonic acid is unstable and quickly disassociates into bicarbonate and hydrogen ions. It is the latter that determine the pH, the acidity, of sea water. Various feedback mechanisms have kept the oceans stable at a pH of 8.2 for millions of years. Since industrialisation that has decreased to a pH of 8.1. www.villagevoices.org.uk Page 5 September 2014 vvsept1-20_vv 20/08/2014 17:37 Page 6
As pH is measured on a logarithmic scale, that represents an increase in acidity of about 30%. It is predicted there will be a further change of 0.3 to 0.4 pH by the end of the century, meaning a 120% increase in acidity. This will have a devastating effect on many marine creatures as the timescale is too short for them to be able to adapt.
So, what conclusions to draw? I would be the last to suggest that we blindly accept anything and it’s great that people are still questioning climate change. But it is not enough to simply say that the climate has changed in the past, so this must be another natural event: the speed and scale of the changes are unprecedented and it can be demonstrated that they are not linked to natural variations.
Some people are pointing to a perceived recent slowdown in global warming as evidence that this is all wrong. That is only one measure of the climate system but there are now some doubts that is actually the case, as there has been a lack of temperature readings from the polar regions, where warming is greatest. This is supported by the recent announcement by the NOAA. In addition, there have been 17 volcanic eruptions since 2000 and there is evidence that the oceans are absorbing greater amounts of heat (a record average global sea temperature was also recorded in June). Regardless, the effects of climate change are likely to be erratic, as we have seen recently.
Climate change certainly cannot be attributed to divine retribution, as appar- ently some people believe. Ignoring everything else, it is a man-made effect, not an act of God! While we can look judiciously at the evidence, there is a limit to the amount of knowledge that the lay person is practically going to be able to acquire and to some extent we are going to have to trust the scientists, the vast majority of whom are convinced that recent changes in the climate are the result of human activity. I appreciate it is very difficult to contemplate that human activity is the cause of climate change, and even more difficult to think about the consequences of that in the future. But this does not mean we should hide away from the decisions that will be necessary if we are to adapt to the situation. Coupled with a predicted increase in the global population to 10 – 11 billion in the next 50 years and diminishing resources, it is hard to see how we can continue as we are. Governments are shirking responsibility because the decisions that are needed are unpalatable but now is a time for leadership, not for burying heads in the sand.
Gary Lowe Cartoon contributed
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Church Letter What are you afraid of? We are all afraid of something. I’m not very keen on heights where there is nothing to stop me falling. Fear is a very common and very human emotion. It is essential to our survival – fear stops us from walking into danger, taking unnecessary risks. Our fears range from being very rational and sensible to those which, to other people, might seem irrational and groundless – yet they are very real to us.
Fear protects us but it can also stop us making the most of life and build barriers between us and other people. For the people of Gaza, the fear is here and now, as it is for those who live in places of conflict throughout the world. And for the Israelis, the fear is of tunnel attacks and rockets. Fear goes both ways, and fear motivates people to protect themselves in ways that can be more violent than the situation calls for.
When it comes to living in society the fear of crime may often be greater than the experience of crime. Fear stops people going out at night, walking in cer- tain streets, engaging with groups of people who are seen as a threat. Fear prevents us making friends, speaking out in the face of injustice. Fear feeds prejudice and suspicion.
One of the collects said at Evening Prayer asks that God defend us, not from our enemies, but from the fear of our enemies. Time and again, in the Bible,
God sends messengers whose first words are ‘Do not be afraid’. Why should we not be afraid? Because God is with us and nothing can separate us from his love. Love banishes fear and enables us to flourish as human beings.
Wishing you every blessing,
'Henry' the horse waits pa- tiently for Paul & Anneka, married at Boyton church on Saturday 2nd August. Photo by Ruth Hatchett
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t Andrew’s All Saints’ When S Other Villages Boyton Hollesley
31 Aug 11am Holy Communion for the Wilford Peninsula at Tunstall, followed by BBQ. All Welcome.
31 Aug 2.30 Prayer Walk and Picnic, Ramsholt 11.00 Holy 9.30 Holy 8.00 Alderton 7 Sept Communion Communion 6pm Reflection & Song 11.00 Morning 9.30 Family 8.00 Alderton 14 Sept Praise Communion 11.00 Bawdsey, Ramsholt 9.30-11am 11.00 Holy 11.00 Alderton 21 Sept Café Sundae Communion 6.30pm Evensong
27 Sept 12-2pm Messy Church for families 4pm Harvest Praise at 8.00 Alderton 28 Sept the Community Garden, 11.00 Bawdsey, Hollesley Ramsholt
Weekday Services Tuesday 6.00pm Butley - Prayer for future vision Wednesday 12 noon Sutton - Holy Communion Thursday 9.00am Boyton Church – Morning Prayer Friday 8.00am Hollesley Church – Morning Prayer 1st Thursday 2.30pm Glebe House, Hollesley – Evensong 2nd Monday 10.30am Silent Prayer Shingle Street, 412052 for details 3rd Thursday 10.30am Glebe House, Hollesley – Holy Communion
Church Contacts Team Vicar: Ruth Hatchett 01394 412052 [email protected] Hollesley Churchwardens: Boyton Churchwardens: Pat Shannon 01394 411214 Isobel Lilley 01394 411409 Ray Whiffin 01394 410057 Malcolm Fleetwood 01394 410409 Hollesley Tower Captain: Alan McBurnie 01394 411999 Lay Reader: Lydia Calvesbert 01394 411779 Lay Elders: Joy Andrews 01394 411596 Di Barnard 01394 411079 Matthew Darke 01394 412111 Malcolm & Pat Fleetwood 01394 410409 Judy Foulger 01394 410254 Pat Shannon 01394 411214 Gill Whiffin 01394 410057 www.villagevoices.org.uk Page 9 September 2014 vvsept1-20_vv 20/08/2014 17:37 Page 10
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The new reporters
James and Bethany (Photo contributed)
We are the new reporters at Hollesley School, James and Bethany, and we thought we’d explain to you all about us. We are ten years old.
Hello I'm James. I love football and I play for Hollesley football team and Sutton Heath football club. I enjoy maths, reading and English because you never stop learning and always have fun. I love sports and playing my trumpet with the school, however I am moving on to the Euphonium. My best friend is Warren. My main hobbies are playing my X-box on Fifa 14. However I like swimming at Deben pool. I like to play at the amazing fun park! I like all my friends who are always there for me! I have a brother called Matthew who is also at my school.
And I'm Bethany. My best friends are Stevie, Danielle and Ruby. I love playing the trumpet and I’ve been told that I am brilliant so I am going to stick with the trumpet. People have been encouraging me to play well and practise. My favourite subject is English because I am learning a lot quicker so I find it a lot more fun! I like acting (drama). I am very interested in history. My main hobbies are cycling and swimming. I have a younger, epic sister who is 8 years old. We are both looking forward to becoming the school reporters as it is a big responsibility for us as our reports will be going in Village Voices. We would like to wish the old school reporters and year 6 good luck at High school because it will probably be hard at first being some of the youngest at high school! We will miss you all.
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Congratulations!
Nina Harris, former long term resident of Shingle Street, celebrated her 100th Birthday on the second of July 2014, with all her family and friends at Broad Acres Nursing Home Knodishall. We would like to thank everyone for the lovely presents and flowers especially the memories book from the Shingle Street residents. It made mum’s 100th birthday a day to remember. Thanks again from all the Harris family. Sue Burton
Nina Harris with her friends and family (Photo by Keith Burton)
Macmillan Cancer Support world's biggest coffee morning Saturday20 Sept 10.00 am- 12.00 noon
HOMEMADE CAKES, COFFEE AND TEA
We are again holding a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at Jane's garden, 43 Ferry Road, Bawdsey, (just past the village, parking at no 45) raffle - books - bring and buy -bric a brac - produce -tombola Contributions (small items) very welcome particularly for tombola. We’d love to see you! For any further information: Jane Tricker 01394 10112
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Hollesley WI
We are very sad to report the death of Olive Andrews in late July. A founder WI member along with her mother, Olive remained close to village friends through- out her life, sharing life with great humour and a generous warmth. A wonder- ful knitter and excellent cook, Olive enjoyed playing cards regularly with friends and their husbands for over 30 years. Our sympathy goes to her husband Derek and her two sons Christopher and Robert. She will be much missed by us all.
During this fine and busy summer, WI activities have continued briskly. Toby Buck- land's talk on The World of Toys on 10th July gave us an insight into the history of toy- making and the opportunity to examine with nostalgia Toby's vintage collection.
A visit to The Old Vicarage Garden at East Ruston by several members was very pleasurable - what an inspir- ing garden. A Petanque Day at Brandeston Village Hall was a great success, and members enjoyed a delicious lunch. Cheryl Gray Rosemary and Len Busby Freda blowing out her candles - cake made by Pam Thomas were kindly hosts, offering their lovely garden for the annual WI Garden Party on 5th August, which boasted stalls for vegetables, books, bric-a-brac , a raffle and cakes. The rain stopped just in time and we had a sunny afternoon. Quizzes kept people on their toes and the Garden Party was enjoyed by all, raising £164.60 for WI funds. An outing will take place to Noises Off by Michael Frayn at the Jubilee Theatre, Aldeburgh on 22nd August.
Unfortunately, the WI report was not included in the August issue. We celebrated the 90th birthday of Freda Baker with cake and wine. A keen WI member for many years, she is a cheery inspiration to us all.
If you would like to know more about Hollesley WI, do visit our website: sefwi.org.uk/institute/Hollesley or come to one of our meetings, which take place on the second Thursday of the month - you are sure of a warm welcome.
Daphne Fox
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Boyton Community Group Boyton Community Group recently held its Annual General Meeting. Andrew Cassy has taken over as Chair after two years of hard work by John Carpmael. The group is very informal but we do maintain a membership list, both to know who is interested in our activities but also in case we have to account for any grant aid, which we have been fortunate to receive in the past. If you are interested in joining, please contact Gary Lowe on [email protected] or 01394 411203.
On the subject of grant aid, Andrew Reid, our SCC councillor, has agreed to make a contribution towards the cost of the new noticeboard for Boyton, which is now sited in the herb garden. We are also very grateful to Boyton craftsman Ray Cooke who completed construction of the new board in August.
On other matters, the group will be pressing SCDC and other interested parties to seek to ensure that there is a requirement that any enabling development that might be permitted to fund flood protection works is carbon-neutral. Our argument is that any measures to offset the impacts of global warming should not itself contribute to the problem.
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact any of the group; details (and more information) on the website: BoytonSuffolk.org.uk – have a look for yourself or join us at our next meeting: Saturday 27 September, 10.30am, The Smithy, Boyton. All welcome! Gary Lowe
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On your bikes, get set and GO!
Year 5 doing Bikeability in the playground at Hollesley School
Just before the holiday, year 5 enjoyed safe cycling in the confines of the play- ground and learning to be able to go out on our lanes alone once they had passed the test. I watched them weaving through cones, cycling fast, stopping safely using their brakes, and cycling very slowly without falling off!
Later, in the classroom I joined years 4, 5 and 6 to chat about cycling and the do’s and don’ts on the road. We talked about being seen by wearing bright clothing, watching out for traffic, potholes, puddles, sand on the road, keeping a good distance between other cyclists, car doors opening just when a bike is overtaking and other hazards.
I was delighted to hear that many Year 6 children felt confident enough to go out alone or with a friend. How lovely to be independent and not to expect a parent to be there all the time.
A couple of days later I joined Hollesley School on their big bike ride to the forest, with around 30 older children and their teachers cycling in a crocodile. Mrs Wright led the way for the three miles to Tangham. On arrival volunteers from the Suffolk Wildlife Trust told the children about the forest, before they divided into groups to build shelters. They cycled home to complete 6 miles - more than some of them had done before. It was quite an adventure on a lovely sunny day.
By the time you read this the holidays will be nearly over. I hope lots of you have made the most of the lovely weather, and have been out and about on your own, with friends, or with your parents. Some of you were planning to take your bikes on holiday too.
I am sure you’ve all had a wonderful time and are coming back to school full of enthusiasm for a successful new school Year.
Helen Lewis
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Continuing the Butterfly summer
In the last Village Voices I mentioned how well the Silver-studded Blues were doing on Upper and Lower Hollesley Commons. It really has been an excellent year for butterflies and, at the time of writing, that continues. I had 35 Small Tortoiseshells on the Buddleia outside my house with Peacocks, Red Admirals and others too.
Our piece of coastline is important as one of the few remaining places to find Wall butterflies. It is a species that feeds on coarse grasses. Appearing like a section of brickwork, this species used to exist over much of Suffolk but is now very restricted. Locally they can be found at East Lane, Shingle Street (and in between), Hollesley Marshes and Gedgrave. They are a species that has two genera- tions a year and the second of Wall Butterfly those has recently emerged. I have tried to take a photo for this article but they never remain with their wings open long enough! I shall keep trying.
The other butterfly that has caused a stir in our area is the Clouded Yellow. They occur as migrants most years, especially on the coast. Last year there were several seen at East Lane, Bawdsey. Too many it was thought for them all to be migrants. This year they have emerged in large numbers – over 40 were counted, in one fifteen minute period, at the end of July. The larvae feed on clovers, vetches, and other leguminous plants, plenty of those existing at East lane. So this suggests that there is a breeding population there – most likely. The question is - will it be maintained? Butterfly people think probably not. This is because historically Clouded Yellow Butterfly this species has always died out once there is a really harsh winter – they are used to far milder conditions in the south of Europe. Text and photos by Nick Mason www.villagevoices.org.uk Page 19 September 2014 vvsept1-20_vv 20/08/2014 17:37 Page 20
Your Letters Dear Editor, My family (apart from me) have been in this part of East Suffolk, including Ipswich, for over 500 years .Whilst visiting Hollesley Church recently, we found the grave of John Threadkell, my great, great grandfather, who was landlord of the now defunct Fox Inn, Hollesley from 1861-1888. He was followed as landlord by several other Threadkell or Balls family members. Do any of your readers have memories of the Fox Inn before it closed? Regards, Peter Threadkell 9 Valentine St, Norwich NR2 4BA [email protected] Dear Editor, Ragwort is infesting our countryside. Horse owners are more than familiar with its poisonous reputation while the general public would consider it in the same roadside decorative category as escaped oil seed rape. This pernicious weed has no boundaries, with little benefit to humans, animals or nature, so why encourage its existence?
I’m embarrassed that where I live in Boyton, several acres of fallow land are set aside to host this deadly crop which flourishes between the Alms Houses and the reservoir and has done so for many years. In my three years, I’ve no- ticed its colonisation of the grassland in the front of our beautiful habitat. A few yellow flowers – why worry? Because… it’s not going to stop increasing un- less it is eradicated, not encouraged. It will continue to spread its seed far and wide. There’s far too much for a National Ragwort Pulling Day or for the NHS to deal with muscle strained wrists! It’s action now – or more ragwort in the future to cope with!
Ken Dearing Please contact me to visit at 2 Old Almshouses, Boyton, 411830
Ragwort picture by CAM Lindman
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A perfect plant
Driving through Capel St Andrew to Butley recently you may have seen a drift of pale mauve flowers at the edge of some of the fields. This is Phacelia, a plant grown for its big attraction to insects and is listed as one of the top twenty honey-producing flowers for honey-bees. It is also very attractive to bumble-bees and hoverflies which eat a lot of aphids.
It is a quick growing, hardy annual which germinates in just 6-8 weeks and has a flowering period also lasting 6-8 weeks. It germinates at low temperatures and is tolerant of cold temperatures and is particularly suitable for light, dry soils. It has dense fern-like foliage and is useful for smoth- ering weeds as well as having an extensive root system that improves soil structure. It is very useful as green manure.
As you can see, the flowers are very attrac- tive and they are perfumed too. So, a per- fect plant all round!
Some seed heads might Phacelia (contributed) just disappear into my garden....
Jean Dean
From the church registers Weddings: 26th July James Harryman & Alice Foster at St Mary’s, Bawdsey 2nd August Paul Lees & Anneka Ward at St Andrew’s, Boyton 16th August Colin Knights & Melissa Conquest at All Saints’, Hollesley
Funeral 7th August Olive Andrews, at All Saints’, Hollesley
Enquiries about Baptism, Confirmation and Weddings are always welcome and are without obligation. Please contact Rev’d Ruth or a member of the ministry team (Lay Reader or Elder) for further details.
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Farewell Olive – a treasure in our midst
The funeral of Olive Louise Andrews took place on 7 August at All Saints’ Church, Hollesley. With standing room only, the large attendance was testimony to the regard and esteem in which Olive was held.
Nonie was born on 25 February 1933 in the Crown Pub, Alderton. She went to school in Alderton but later moved to Hollesley. At the age of 14, she left school and went to Wimbledon to work with her Aunt Amy who ran a café. However, with the closure of the café, she returned home and worked along- side Bessie Andrews as a housekeeper for the local doctor.
She met Derek whilst he was decorating the doctor’s house and they married in 1954 in a double wedding with her brother, Hubie and Derek’s sister, Barbara (their recent Double Diamond wedding anniversary was featured in the July edition). Derek and Olive set up home in Moorlands and had two children, Christopher and Robert.
Nonie became a stalwart in the community. She cared for her neighbour Bob Fisk and when he died, Derek and Olive moved into his bungalow, transforming it into a most welcoming home. Photo contributed Her kindness for others knew no bounds. She was a founder member of both the Welcome Club and the WI, recognising that each had such a valuable contribution to make to the community. Even when relaxing, she was to be found knitting or gardening - pursuits that she loved. She also enjoyed travelling, especially when it was to visit her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She listened, she heard, she loved people - anyone and everyone, said Rev’d Judith Andrews. She would always remember people’s shared worries and would never forget to ask when she next saw you. She loved and was loved and will be missed by us all.
Gerry Bathe
Derek, Chris, Robert and families would like to thank everyone for the great kindness they have shown and for their sympathy cards.
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Jon Crampin Fencing and Gates Supplied & erected Garden Maintenance & clearance er eds ect Hedge and grass cutting Sh ed Rose and shrub pruning B g or tin Lawn seeding & turfing der plan Telephone: 01394 410049 Mobile 07799 494 587
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From our country kitchen Here is our annual courgette recipe so you've no excuse for not using them!
Courgette Frittata serves 2 Ingredients • 1tbls olive oil • 3 medium free range eggs, beaten • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 1 medium courgette, thinly sliced • a quarter of a 200g pack of feta cheese, crumbled • salt and pepper Painting by Pauline Austerfield Method 1. In a non-stick frying pan gently heat the olive oil and soften the onion. Add the courgette and cook for 5 minutes (you may have to add more olive oil) 2. Turn on the grill 3. Arrange the vegetables evenly in the frying pan and turn up the heat slightly 4. Add salt and pepper to the beaten eggs and pour over the onions and courgettes, ensuring they are all covered 5. Crumble the feta on top and turn down the heat again, cook for 5 minutes or so, checking if the bottom of the frittata is browning by easing it up with a spatula 6. Take it off the heat and put under the grill until the feta has browned 7. Serve immediately with a green salad and crusty bread Pauline Austerfield
Apologies to Hollesley WI! From Hollesley Fete Committee: Oh dear! In my haste to mention the helpers and contributors at the Village Fete I forgot to mention the most important of all: the Hollesley WI. Our thanks go out to the ladies - around 15 of them - who not only gave their time behind the counter serving refreshments, but they did a cracking job making cakes and donating towards the Tombola prizes. Apologies again, Stewart Austerfield
From the Editors of Village Voices: Last month, the mysteries of a new computer programme got the better of us. Unfortunately, the WI article was a casualty and didn’t appear. We send our apologies and with fingers crossed, we expect it to appear this month.
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9 - 19 SEPTEMBER All Saints’ Church Hollesley LOCAL Craft & Hobbies HEROES of SaturdayFair 20th & WORLD WAR Sunday 21st Sept ONE 11am - 5pm A display in HOLLESLEY Light lunches, CHURCH teas, cakes and
All welcome craft items for sale
Discover bell-ringing Admission free Sunday 2.30-5.30pm
HOLLESLEY CHURCH 33rd CONCERT The rhythm of life Wednesday 1 October 7.00pm Saturday 13 September A light hearted evening of words 9am-5pm. and music, including Hollesley WI Sponsor forms: available from Joan Butcher Choir plus soloist, sketches and (411689) or in Hollesley Church along with a readings list of open churches (Boyton Mission will be Tickets £3.50 including open but unfortunately is not included on the light refreshments list). Money raised is divided between the Trust and the Church of your choice, last year this Tickets available from: event raised £144,000. Ruth 412052 A fun way to raise funds and the refreshments Juliet 411444 at the churches really make it worthwhile! Joan 411689 If anyone can spare an hour on the day to welcome visiting cyclists, please add your name Helen 411232 to the rota on the notice board at the back of Proceeds for Hollesley Church the Church. www.villagevoices.org.uk Page 25 September 2014 village voices Sep21-40_vv 20/08/2014 18:20 Page 6
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Boyton Book Club
If you enjoy reading for pleasure, why not join our small, friendly group? We meet every two months and a warm welcome is guaranteed to new members!
At Boyton Book Club, members’ recommendations are picked from the hat, thereby providing the opportunity to read previously unexplored genres.
Since January 2014, we have read two historical novels: Carole Birch’s Scapegallows and Tracey Chevalier's The Last Runaway; John Green’s young- adult best-seller: The Fault in Our Stars and Orson Scott Card’s Sci-fi book: Ender’s Game. Next meeting: Friday 26th September at 7.30pm to discuss: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern For venue details or information please call: Patricia on 07763 172 185 or email:[email protected] Pat Pajak Club members recommend… Book Comment Marks writes of his time as a Special Between Silk and Cyanide: A code Operations Executive cryptographer maker's War 1941-1945 by Leo Marks during the Second World War. Published in 1997, the first in a series Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s of seven books, this remains a firm Stone by J K Rowling favourite for all ages.
I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes This 21st century international spy thriller page-turner has taken the literary world by storm!
Garden Tiger Moth I saw a Garden Tiger Moth in the ‘no dogs’ area of the Shepherd and Dog. The scientific name is Artica caja. It was once common, but in recent years has started to die out due to neglect and climate change. It can only be found around the coastal areas in July and August. Colby Malham
Garden Tiger Moth showing dramatic hind wings, which are usually hidden. Photo by Temple of Mara
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The Greyhound Inn
Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3JS Stewart and Louise welcome you to LIVERY YARD The Greyhound Inn, Pettistree, near Wickham Market. BUSINESS UNITS Chef Louise handcrafts the seasonal menu using locally sourced ingredients STORAGE UNITS with a hint to their Scottish roots. HOME REARED Stewart serves a selection of local ales and an expanding array of LAMB & MUTTON single malt whiskies www.greyhoundinnpettistree.co.uk TEL: (day) 01394 450 940 The Street, Pettistree, IP13 0HP [email protected] (eve) 01394 450 572 01728 746451 www.church-farm.org.uk
HO Glebe House Residential Home, BE US Hollesley,Woodbridge LE E G Glebe House is a fine Victorian former rectory situated in the heart of the Suffolk Heritage Coast offering a unique and caring environment for the care of the elderly in their retirement We offer • Long term care • Individual care planning • Early stages of dementia care Day Care• • Short term care • Activities and outings • NVQ trained dedicated • Convalescent stay • Respite holiday care • Traditional home cooking Glebe House Retirement Home Rectory Road, Hollesley Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3JS 01394 410298 www.glebehouseretirement.co.uk Page 28 September 2014 www.villagevoices.org.uk village voices Sep21-40_vv 20/08/2014 18:20 Page 9
TON F Y 2.00pm ET OSat 6th September E BOYTONB VILLAGE HALL games
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Hollesley School Trumpets local musician GRAND DRAW AT 4.00pm In Aid of Church & Village Hall Come and have a Donations welcome for: smashing time! Draw – Fred 411469 Tombola – Joan 411689 White Elephant - Dave 412143 Cakes – Malcolm 410409 www.villagevoices.org.uk Page 29 September 2014 village voices Sep21-40_vv 20/08/2014 18:20 Page 10
Pond design, installation Contact Gordon on and maintenance 01394 411466 Decking and paving 07778 063984 Garden landscaping [email protected]
Robin Smith KidzUnit 8 RendleshamMews KupboardRendlesham Woodbridge IP12 2SZ Tel: 01394 421190 ********************************** Electrician We sell ‘New and Nearly New’baby and Part P children’s clothes, equipment and toys. also light plumbing We can sell your unwanted No job too small items on a commission 01394 411879 basis. Home Come and take a look: Mobile 07748 378958 Tue to Fri 10am-3pm Saturday 10am-1pm www.kidzkupboard.co.uk Clean sweep Peninsula Dog Grooming Stress Free One 2 One Servicein Hollesley All types of chimneys Bathing, trimming, clipping, nails. unblocked , either nest- Evening and weekend appointments inging oror sootsoot andand muckmuck Local pickup & Collection removal with no mess. Lori Sage 01394 411057 07887693278 www. peninsuladogs.co.uk Free quote or friendly advice call Mark 07594479916 Professional Domestic Chimney Sweep covered by Public Liability Insurance
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Welcome Club outing On Tuesday, 5th August, Hollesley Welcome Club visited the East Anglia Transport Museum in Carlton Colville, near Lowestoft. A fine day it proved to be for a visit to a very accessible site, well served by all the staff including Doug awaiting the group for a pre-public tour.
There were three forms of bus transport on display and available for rides by the public. The first group were the Trolley Buses - run from over-head electric wires on a 2ft gauge, which, at the terminus, reversed the line by means of a pole from the front to the back of the bus and elicited a spate of memories of such buses that ran from Whitton to Rushmere in Ipswich.
The next trip was in a tram run on rails of a standard gauge of 4ft 8½" with electric wire overhead. This nostalgic trip, in- volved a great clank- ing of metal through a grove of trees, named after the Museum's founder who lived in Hedley House next to the site and who donated the two acre site for the Museum. On the tram (photo by Tony Barnard Following lunch, another excursion followed on the East Suffolk Light Railway's Orfordness - a 2ft gauge rail line that wound its way to the terminus at 'Woodside'. Originally used by Anglian Water on the Ness, open at the sides, it carries 18 passengers in a closed top bogie set of carriages. On site are restoration workshops with volunteers hard at work. Display areas of other vehicles from milk floats to the C5 and numerous other transport ephemera - all on a circular walk. All-in-all, A good day out! Thanks go to Di and Marian for their excellent arrangements. Tony Barnard Museum:www.eatm.org.uk or EATM, Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, NR338BL.
Coastguard Memorial The memorial to the five Shingle Street coast guards who drowned on 1st May 1914 will be unveiled at 12 noon on Saturday 20th September at the coast- guard station at Shingle Street. A donation towards the cost has been made by the Hollesley Fete Committee. Anyone with a family connection or a particular interest in the coastguard service is welcome to attend. Please contact Tim Miller at Shingle Street on 01394 411007 or by email on [email protected]. for further information. Tim Miller www.villagevoices.org.uk Page 31 September 2014 village voices Sep21-40_vv 20/08/2014 18:20 Page 12
Acknowledgement Valerie Winchester 1933 – 2014 Roy Winchester and his sons, Christopher, Mark and Mathew wish to thank all who shared good memories of Valerie by donating to her chosen charities. As a result, The British Heart Foundation and Suffolk Wildlife Trust have each received a cheque for £433.68 from E.B. Button and Sons Ltd.
Contributions included monies raised by the Cotton Club members in the area who willingly purchased Valerie’s sewing machines and paraphernalia and by numerous friends and relations living overseas who were unable to attend the funeral.
We also wish to record our thanks to Reverend Ruth Hatchett and Button and Sons for their excellent advice and execution. Roy Winchester
Craft and Hobby Fair All Saints Church, Hollesley Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September I have contacted a number of individual crafters and organisations about taking part in this community event to celebrate the talent of individuals and some of the different organisations who work or meet in the village. If by oversight I have failed to contact you or your organisation and you would like to take part in this event with a display or information about your organisation please contact me on 07808762622 or email [email protected] Juliet Johnson
Thank you… …to Micky McBurnie, her co-instrumentalists and all the singers who took part in the Music for a Summer Afternoon concert on Sunday 6th July. It was a lovely concert and despite the timing of the event clashing with the Wimbledon Men's Final we had a receptive audience and raised about £250 towards Church expenses. Thank you everyone. Juliet Johnson
Monday Music Nights at the Sorrel Horse Shottisham Our music nights are generally acoustic, and are of varying genres to cover all tastes. All start at 8.30. Floor singers welcome, but please email chris@jigdolls to let me know if you would like a spot. The autumn programme opens on Monday 15th September with Fern Teather Band (who play "modern folk-rock" music). Chris Harvey Page 32 September 2014 www.villagevoices.org.uk village voices Sep21-40_vv 20/08/2014 18:20 Page 13
Hollesley Gardening Club
Roger and Pauline Underhill kindly opened their lovely garden at Briarwood for us on the sunny afternoon of Saturday 12/7/14 - again we were so lucky with the weather. They have been so generous to us and worked hard in preparation for the day so a very big thank you to them both. Thanks also to everyone’s support us on the day, those who donated cakes, plants and tombola prizes, the club members who helped and of course Pauline and Julie who were kept busy in the kitchen keeping a steady supply of re- freshments - it was a very Mclinden Maggie A view of the garden at Briarwood enjoyable and successful afternoon.
Tips for September:
• Try taking cuttings from tender bedding plants like pelargoniums, petunias fuchsias etc. Take a strong young shoot, remove all but top 2-3 leaves, insert half its length in moist compost - best to put around the side of the pot. You can put several in each pot depending on its size. Keep in a shaded spot for 2-3 weeks until rooted and then they can be potted up individually. Overwin ter in a frost free light area.You can also pot up the parent plant and treat as a houseplant over winter • plant new perennials adding compost to the planting hole • divide large clumps of perennials replanting healthy growth and discarding any old dead areas • collect dry brown seedheads on a dry day - cut off the whole seed head and put upside down in a labeled paper bag - after a couple of week late shake out the seeds -remove as much non-seed matter as possible and store in a labeled paper container • plant spring flowering bulbs - general rule is to plant 3 times its own depth • plant spring cabbages.
The gardening club AGM is on Wednesday 17th September at 7.00pm in the Bowls’ Club. It is immediately followed by the club meeting. There will be a quiz on flowers and gardening to get your brains fizzing.
Karrie Langdon
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Eat theStreet! Shingle Street Tea Room The next Shingle Street fund-raising We are a group, including event: residents of Shingle Street, who are working to help preserve EAT THE STREET Shingle Street and the local environment. This will mean properly understanding what is valued in the environment; plants, animals, homes, the open space, the wild tranquillity, etc. and how we can continue to best protect them from threats such as A TEAROOM FOR ONE DAY ONLY flooding, litter, poor parking, etc.
Come and drink tea and eat cake and We have already held a very help us raise money to preserve the successful quiz night at the beauty of Shingle Street. Martello Tower which raised over £800 but we aim to raise much SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER more. 11.00-5.00PM Our next event will be 'Eat the Street!' The Shingle Street Tea Could you make a cake or help on the Room, open for one day only on day? Contact Catherine on clindsay- Saturday 27th September be- [email protected]. tween 11am and 5pm. We will be Fund-raising issues - contact Tim serving tea and coffee and cakes. Green on [email protected] But not just any old cake - we plan to recreate Shingle Street in cake form - hence our event name 'Eat the Street'!
We know that for many readers of Village Voices, Shingle Street is a very special place and we hope that you can come along and enjoy a lovely community event and help us raise money. So please do come along.
The tea room will be based in and around Windy Ridge, about half way down the beach. Please use the car parks at Coastguard Cottages and near the Martello as there is no parking at Windy Ridge. I'm afraid we can't have dogs in and around the tea room, but we would welcome dogs on leads if you are happy to sit on the beach.
We would be very grateful for any donations of cakes, especially if you would like to recreate one of the houses on Shingle Street. If so please contact Catherine Lindsay-Davies on [email protected] and I will tell you which houses are available! For more information on fund raising issues please contact Tim Green on [email protected] Catherine Lindsay-Davis
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Suffolk Punch Trust School summer holidays are always the busiest and happiest of months for us at the Trust, and despite mixed weather we are see- ing a lot of visitors come through the doors, many of them for the first time. So often people arrive planning to stay for a couple of hours find themselves still here at closing time, and are very enthu- siastic about the day spent with us and the heavy horse related activities we offer. The delicious food they enjoy at the Suffolk Punch Café and the help and information they receive from our friendly and knowledgeable team of volunteers have proved to be an attractive combination and we are making many new Friends. The Adoption Scheme is also proving very successful.ny people adopt one of the six horses available for adoption, and give this as a gift to friends and family members. They get regular letters from their chosen horse, which have an amusing take on life at the Trust from the horses’ viewpoint.
TheCrow’s highlight Hall near of JulyDebenham was a fundraising with the kind evening permission held at of owner Caroline Spurrier. This beautiful ancient hall and its magnificent and enormous mediaeval barn has been sensitively restored and our guests were given a tour of the barn and house by Caroline who explained what she Prize winner at the had had to do to secure this historic house for posterity. dog show In the grounds, Tracey paraded our champion stallion, Besthorpe Achilles, and Philip Ryder-Davies, our chairman, gave a talk on the intricacies of horse breeding and the methods we use at the Trust. French wines and delicious canapés were on offer, plus we raffled a painting by equine artist James Power which made an additional £350 towards our fundraising total.
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Telephone: Alderton 01394 411641 & Orford 01394 450315 www. the peninsulapractice.co.uk DAY ALDERTON ORFORD HOLLESLEY Monday 8.00am to 2.30pm 8.00am to 6.30pm 1.30pm to 5.30pm Tuesday 8.00am to 2.30pm 2.00pm to 6.30pm Wednesday 8.00am to 6.30pm 8.00am to 1.00pm Thursday 8.00am to 6.30pm 8.00am to 1.00pm Friday 8.00am to 6.30pm 8.00am to 1.00pm
September Newsletter Flu Season: Please be ready for the upcoming flu vaccines. Posters will appear around the surgery and on the website soon. If you are over 65 you are automatically entitled to a flu vaccine. • If you are under 65 you will only be entitled to a flu vaccine with us if you are • in an at risk group. If you are in one of these groups you will receive a letter, email or text shortly. You will not be given a vaccine without proof of one of the above if you fall • into the under 65 group. This year if entitled you will also be offered a pneumoccocal vaccine at the • same time.
Boyton’s got Talent! On 16th August the creatively skilled and talented folk of Boyton exhibited their paintings, drawings, woodcraft, embroi- dery knitting ….and more. The event was organised by Boyton Parish Council and some of the art work was also on display during Boyton Inn in the evening. Hilary Steed engaged children (and grown-up) visitors to try exotic sounding crafts - kumihimo, tawashi kntting- as well as making beautiful boxes from old greet- Sally Wood and assistants, ings cards. Special thanks to Sally Wood Isobel Lilley and Hilary Steed who spearheaded the organisation of the event and to Philippa Hamlyn, Margaret Keeling, Hilary Steed, Jane Morter, Michele Hoffner, John Varsanyi, Isobel Lilley, Alan Stoddart and Mark Scott-Wood for their exhibits. See next page for examples. Words and photos by Ali Crawford
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Advice and inspiration by Hilary Steed
Embroidery by Hilary Steed
Watercolour by Philippa Hamlyn
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Time for a new parish plan: or a neighbourhood plan for Hollesley? It will be 10 years since our last parish plan next year and there have been a lot of changes in the village over this, including an increase in the population of Hollesley. The present government has made changes to the way that small towns and villages can have a say in what happens in their community, one of which is a neighbourhood plan. Photo by Helen Lewis Before taking any decision as to whether we carry out these plans we need a mandate from you the parishioners of Hollesley. At the annual parish meeting in April, I answered questions on these plans and there was a great deal of interest shown, especially in a neighbourhood plan. From this meeting, I have a list of 8 people who are interested to give time, knowledge and effort hopefully to achieve one, if not both of these plans. There will be an open meeting at Hollesley village hall on Thursday 23rd October at 7.00pm. Gillian Benjamin of Community Action Suffolk has kindly offered to give us a more in- depth idea of what is involved, the cost and whether we need to achieve them. If we do carry out both of these plans, we will need many more people to volunteer their services to achieve them, so please attend the meeting and you can have a voice in your village's future. Chris Walker, Vice Chair, Hollesley Parish Council
Greetings from the Mission at Boyton Senor Severo, a member of the Brazilian Parliament, invested all his fortune in constructing an airship, which he named The PAX (The Peace). Accompanied by an assistant named Sachet, he made his first ascent at Vaugirard, France, in the presence of his wife and friends. At about 1,000 feet the balloon suddenly exploded and fell to the ground, both aeronauts being instantaneously killed. Great sympathy was expressed for the sad loss sustained by Senora Severo and her seven children. The PAX airship was the pride of the inventor; he had invested in her, his ALL and as he wished his wife farewell and rose into the heavens, all seemed bright. Twenty minutes later the whole affair was lying in a complete wreck. How different they who invest their ALL in Christ Jesus. For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved.For anyone who believes in Jesus - will not be disappointed. Romans; 10:9, 10, 11. For they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they will run and not grow weary - they will walk and not faint. Isaiah; 40:31.
Our Preachers for September are: Our services start at 3pm followed 7th Steve Dart (Hollesley) Communion by a fellowship tea and cakes. 14th Ray Kemp (Ips.) Harvest Service Transport (if required) can be 21st Sam Potter (Bury) arranged. Every Blessing to you all. 28th Clive Spurgen (Ips.) Steve and Lynda Dart Tel 411876 Page 38 September 2014 www.villagevoices.org.uk village voices Sep21-40_vv 20/08/2014 18:20 Page 19 local contacts Hollesley Village Hall Jo and Ben Harding 412119/07904363101 Bookings Boyton Village Hall Wendy Jesty 410055 Bookings Hollesley Primary School Lynne Wright (Head) 411616 Hollesley Pre-school Vince Ogilvie 410492 Hollesley Women's Institute Gerry Bathe 411376 Hollesley Bay Day Centre Eileen Middleditch 410340 Mothers’ Union Pat Fleetwood 410409 Welcome Club Marian Collins 411262 1st Sutton Brownies Sonja Patterson 420576 Hollesley Badminton Club Chris Andrews 411126 Hollesley Bowls Club Roy Winchester 411564 Hollesley Gardening Club Karrie Langdon 412114 Hollesley Players (Drama) Becks Hudson 410352 Indoor Bowls Nigel Smith 411549 Judo Club Julie Jolliffe 410483 Junior Soccer Keith Banthorp 01473 737474 Hollesley Parish Council Dennis Driver (Chair) 411707 Sally Loader (Clerk) 07711 044 185 Boyton Parish Council Richard Jesty (Chair) 410055 Gerry Bathe (Clerk) 411376 County Councillor Andrew Reid 07545 423799 District Councillor Jane Marson 07771 608376 Community Police Officer PC Andy Warne 01473 613500 Police Community Support Krista Robertson 101 Hollesley Commons Nick Mason 411150 Community Car Service Colin Beecroft 411794 Suffolk Link Bus 0845 604 1802 Mary Warner Homes Julie Scott 411234 or 07501494516 Boyton Community Group Andy Cassy (Chair) 411720 Power cut UK power network 0800 783 8838 Hollesley Bay Prison 412400
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