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Rev Alan’s dog Soleby and his 13 week old puppy, Woody St.Lawrence Memorial 31.iii.2020 9 American Airmen (1) 2 The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen’. Matthew 28:5-6 As we began this new decade in January of this year no one could have imagined the uncharted world we are now in. Churches are closed. Social interaction with each other face to face is forbidden, including with family who do not live in the same household, and all places that we took for granted as places to while away our time - sports grounds, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, pubs, clubs, cafes are closed. Many businesses are going or are likely to go to the wall and the certainty of future employment and prosperity has never felt quite so fragile in modern times. So, we are quite at liberty to ask, where on earth is the good news of resurrection this Easter? It was Maya Angelou, the American poet, who said, ‘Every storm runs out of rain’. This is such a profound statement, as many of us celebrate in our homes and over social media the good news of Christ’s resurrection! At this moment we are still in the midst of this current storm, caused by the Corona Virus. In time the storm will run out of rain and we will once again come together in community with one another. I am not sure that life will ever return exactly to the way it was before, but if most people are kinder to reach other and to themselves then perhaps our new world order wont be so bad after all. Acts of kindness are manifold at this moment, and we are all so grateful for the NHS, for anyone pro- viding any kind of service at this time and for the myriad volunteers helping the vulnerable. At Easter, the risen Christ says to each of us today, ‘Do not be afraid’. As we look for the dawn when the pandemic is past let us hold on to hope and faith that the new world order will be better than the one we have left behind. Remember, ‘Every Storm runs out of rain’. Alan 

At this time all of our certainties have been threatened by the critical global state of affairs that we find ourselves in. As the country faces a deeper lockdown, as people are advised to stay at home and stay safe, many are worried about their health, about jobs and finances and the well being of us all. In the Bible the prophet Ezekiel has a vision of a valley of lifeless dry

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12 13 bones. The story can be found in Ezekiel Chapter 37 verses 1-14. It seems a very fitting image for a world troubled by the coronavirus, an image of things dry up, lifeless and hopeless. In the dream the Lord God asks Ezekiel if he believes that these scattered bones can live. In reply the prophet trusts God that new life is his gift. “O Lord God, you know.” The Lord breathes his life giving Spirit over the bones, and with a rattling sound the bones come together, flesh and sinew covers them and the Lord breathes life into a great multitude of people. This is a vision of all things made new, a vision of God’s healing, enabling life giving Spirit. It has been an extraordinary coincidence that during our days of lockdown the spring weather has been beautiful. New life is evident in creation as pollution levels drop, as the fresh air is clean to breathe, as flowers spring up and new leaves bud upon the trees. Ezekiel’s vision is of a God who blesses with new life, who raises us up from the experience of dryness and death, into a people who learn to live as God’s people once again. Coronavirus will not last for ever. We will emerge from the experience with a new wisdom and understanding, that life is fragile and precious, and with the evidence that the human spirit is at its best when we care for one another.

In these days of lockdown we have been blessed with glorious spring weather that has made the opportunity for daily exercise a real pleasure. Observing and listening to the beauty of the natural world while walking between Southwold and the harbor put me in mind of this poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins.

Glory be to God for dappled things – For skies of couple-colour as a brinded cow; For rose-moles all in stipple upon trout that swim; Fresh-firecoal chestnut-falls; finches’ wings; Landscape plotted and pieced – fold, fallow, and plough; And áll trádes, their gear and tackle and trim. All things counter, original, spare, strange; Whatever is fickle, freckled (who knows how?) With swift, slow; sweet, sour; adazzle, dim; He fathers-forth whose beauty is past change: Praise him. Simon

5 Parish News Ho l y Tr i n i t y Bl y th b u r g h Ch u r c h La n e , IP19 9PL Take a virtual journey We weren’t able to put on the exhibition of Mark Cazalet’s remarkable set of paintings of the Stations of the Cross (first shown in Holy Trinity in 2000, as part of a Suffolk-wide millennium exhibition). Entitled, Stations on a Journey, they were to form a major part of the contemplative element of our Lent and Easter provision. However, they are now online, complete with commentary so you can make your own virtual pilgrimage with these 15 powerful pictures, which follow Jesus’ journey to the cross – but the events are located in intriguing London settings. Click here https://www.holytrinityblythburgh.org.uk/stations-on-a-journey/ Music to your ears Another sad casualty of coronavirus has been that we’ve been unable to offer choral evensong. However, the good news is that Ellis Bell, the Director of the marvellous Blythburgh Singers, has recorded the service for the last couple of years, and he’s made these recordings available to us. We’ve already placed a number of them on our website, and we plan to will be released them one at a time each Sunday until we’re able to enjoy the service live once again. Click here https://www.holytrinityblythburgh.org.uk/services/#evensong Malcolm Doney

In these difficult times, many people are working hard to care for others. This is a good news story… Easter egg donations break records This Spring a record breaking 3,000 Real Easter Eggs were bought and donated to food banks through a usually ‘quiet’ online scheme. The ‘Donate an egg to a food bank scheme’ is run by the Meaningful Chocolate Company which, for the past ten years, has been making The Real Easter Egg. David Marshall CEO said: “What is moving is that people were donating their purchase to someone they will never meet or hear from, but they trust that the Easter story, which come with each egg, will make a difference and the chocolate egg give a treat. One customer told us she had a legacy from her father and wanted to use some of it to send a pallet of eggs to those in need. “Ten years ago, churches and schools helped us create The Real Easter Egg, with its copy of the Easter story in the box, and its support of Fairtrade chocolate and charitable causes. There can be no more fitting a tribute than for us to continue to support, share and give to those in need”.

6 Parish News (...continued) St. Ma r g a r e t ’s Ch u r ch , Re y d o n Wa n g f o r d Ro a d , IP18 6PB

Christian Aid Week 10th May to 16th May Christian Aid week collecting has been cancelled this year due to the Coronavirus outbreak. But you can still make a donation online at: donote.christianaid.org.uk Thank you for your very generous support over the years and stay safe. Janet & John Reaney

Psalm 34 Amid the current coronavirus pandemic, we all live with fear and uncertainty. How do we deal with fear? ‘I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.’ (Ps 34:4). In this psalm, David expresses real fears. He was on the run from Saul, who was trying to murder him! Yet David points to three simple habits that help overcome fear. Praising God always: ‘I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. (1). It was David’s pattern of life to praise God daily, whatever his circumstances. He was acknowledging God’s lordship over his life. Praise affirms that my circumstances are in His hands and He is with me in all that I am going through. Seeking God continually: ‘This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; He saved him out of all his troubles.’ (6). David looked to God, who released him from all his fears. It’s easy for our fears to overwhelm us and rob us of the assurance that God loves us and wants the best for us. When we seek God, He hears us and responds, as He is not powerless to act. Finding refuge in God: ‘Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.’ (8). David’s personal invitation is to taste and see that God is good. Our fears often tell us that the opposite is true for us. Fear tells us that God cannot be trusted and that He will abandon us. We can make God our secure refuge and not be afraid. This psalm helps us to see fear from a totally different perspective: ‘Fear the Lord, you His holy people, for those who fear Him lack nothing.’ (9). Rev P. Hardingham for Parish Pump

7 Parish News (...continued) St. Ed m u n d ’s Ch u r ch , So u th w o l d Ba r t h o l o m e w Gr e e n , IP18 6JA

Thank you to members of St Edmund’s who kindly delivered a flower posy and a palm cross. These actions gave much comfort during this difficult period. Irene Harris Working Through Grief Over three consecutive afternoons in February twenty one people including Rev. Simon, Rev. Alan and Sarah Wallington Smith, met for the WORKING THROUGH GRIEF course at St Margaret’s. We welcomed people from across our churches and from Holton. There was a good mix of ages and of men and women with people sharing their experiences of bereavement and loss, both recent and not so recent. People were helped by listening to other’s experiences, and friendships developed. As this was the first time we had organised such a course in this team attendees completed feedback forms. Some of the comments included that it was so useful and comforting to share with others and to realise one’s loss is not unique. There were requests for more sessions and more varied small group work. People valued learning about the gift and importance of listening and linking Bible readings to human loss. There were many requests for a longer course. There was a unanimous yes to the questions, are you glad you came on the course and would you recommend the course to others. We hope to deliver this course again in the future, with an additional week. THE REST, COVERT ROAD, REYDON In the summer, visitors walking or cycling down Covert Road often stop to admire The Rest and take photos, and I have heard them say “I wonder what they are”. What they are, is almshouses. The four cottages comprising The Rest were built in 1908 by Andrew Matthews, a London-based Victorian entrepreneur, who had a holiday home, yes, even then, on South Green in Southwold. His aim was to house older, local people in need and that is still what the almshouses do. Anyone over the age of 60, with strong connections with Southwold or Reydon, who does not own their own property, is eligible to apply. The Andrew Matthews charity, which manages The Rest, pays for the maintenance of the cottages, their external painting, grounds maintenance of the communal areas, the insurance and the TV licence, whilst the residents pay their own service charges and Council Tax and make a modest contribution towards the maintenance costs.

8 Each cottage has a kitchen, shower room, living area, two bedrooms and a garden. They are a good option for people of pensionable age on a limited income or those who find that they have to keep working to pay the high rents charged locally. One of the cottages is currently vacant. Anyone who is interested in applying or who would like more information should contact the Honorary Clerk, Jenny Hursell, on 01502 724699 or write to her at :- 1, Fairfield Villas, Fairfield Road, Reydon IP18 6QR. Mothering Sunday and after... Despite the difficult circumstances this year, the St Edmund’s Flower Team decided we should go ahead with the tradition of distributing posies for Mothering Sunday. Apart from anything else some flowers had been ordered! A few of the team met in the garden at Threshers Hall where we proceeded to make up about 80 posies using the bought flowers and many gathered from some gardens. The separate tables enabled social distancing at all times. We were very grateful that it was a lovely sunny day. Five distribution routes had been planned around Reydon and Southwold. A beautiful card had been made so we were able to put the cards through letterboxes alerting inhabitants that they would find a posy on the doorstep. All those involved in the project were glad to have a project to take part in and were also touched by the many people who have sent their thanks for this gesture at a time when maintaining fellowship is hard. As a result of the appreciation, we felt we should continue with making contact with our worshippers by delivering Palm crosses and a card with a prayer from Simon for Palm Sunday followed by a further card for Easter with a few eggs. Thank you Many people wish to express their gratitude for the efforts being made to keep all of us in the church family. The Mothers’ Day flowers, the Palm Sunday cross, the Easter eggs, the St George’s Day flag and the prayers that have accompanied them, have made us feel loved at this difficult time. The regular Sole Bay Team information, the sermons, Bible readings and the regular phone calls have helped us to remain a church community, despite being separated at home. Thank you to all those who have organised and implemented all these small, but immensely important gestures, during the last few weeks. We really appreciate your effort to ensure we know that we are cared for and belong to our church family.

9 Parish News (...continued) St. La w r e n c e ’s Ch u r ch , So u th Co v e On B1127, NR34 7JD

Tuesday 31st March was the 75th anniversary when nine American Airmen lost their lives in an air crash over Brick Kiln Farm. To mark this occasion, a wreath was laid in their memory at the war memorial in St. Lawrence’s Churchyard at 10.00 that morning. Our grateful thanks to Gillian for suggesting that this act of remembrance took place and to Rosie Carter who made it possible and generously donated the wreath. The wreath is now tied to the memorial because the gusts of wind would have blown it ‘off course’. Beryl Banester played the American National Anthem at the site of the crash and the English National Anthem at the memorial. Our most grateful thanks to the three ladies who made this possible. (Photo inside front cover) The Trustees of Amasango School, Eastern Cape, South Africa and Mama Linda, the Principal of the School, were ‘over the moon’ with the very generous donation from St. Margaret’s in March. All concerned are exceedingly grateful and wish to thank very much all the many fund-raisers in Reydon and area for supporting the under-privileged children of Grahamstown who have so very, very little. The money will go A LONG WAY. For many, this will mean food in the children’s tummies and a basic food bag for the weekend which is all too often shared with others in the township. A huge ‘THANK YOU’ to everyone involved. To everyone far and wide who collects the coloured (red, green, blue, orange) milk carton tops, thank you so, so much. To date, they are still being recycled. At the end of February, 10 black bin liners were collected (just two months’ collection!). For every tonne of molten plastic, £50 is donated to the Air Ambulance and the plastic is recycled into Little Tykes toys. Please leave the plastic tops at the VHC at the Millennium Hall in Southwold or at 25 The Larches, Wrentham. We’re always grateful for your contributions; please keep them coming. Tuesday 19th May is the Feast Day of St. Dunstan. Dunstan (909 – 988) was the most popular saint in England for nearly two centuries, being famous for many stories about defeating the devil. A story tells how as a monk Dunstan nailed a horseshoe to the Devil’s hoof when he was asked to re-shoe the Devil’s horse. This caused such pain, and Dunstan only agreed to remove the shoe and release the Devil after he, the Devil, promised never to enter a place where a horseshoe is over the door. They say that is why people still hang horse shoes over doorways. St. Dunstan is the patron saint of blacksmiths and bell ringers as well as goldsmiths and silversmiths. His Feast Day is 19th May, which is why the date year on the

10 Parish News (...continued) St. La w r e n c e ’s Ch u r ch , So u th Co v e hallmarks on gold and silver runs from 19 to 18 May, not the calendar year. Dunstan was also Archbishop of Canterbury. Spring has sprung; there are clear blue skies and there is warm sunshine. The birds are singing loudly, swifts have been observed and the flowers are adding colour to the gardens and country side. My Lily of the Valley in the garden were shooting up at the beginning of April. Normally, whatever ‘normal’ is, they appear in May. In the current circumstances which we are all facing, these days are decidedly different and difficult for everyone. Let us look forward with hope for better days to come. In the meantime, time good care. Alison Evans

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11 Parish News (...continued) St. An d r e w ’s Ch u r ch , Wa l b e r s w i c k Th e St r e e t , IP18 6UZ Daily Exercise, Walberswick, 2020 Today I walked ‘round the block’, bathed in glorious spring sunshine and a village peace which sparked memories. Social distancing? Why, of course! I am going up The Street and you are coming down it, each as prescribed by the Highway Code. We meet and converse from our respective sides. As we would usually do, though usually for a different reason. To passing stray strangers we say ‘hello, beautiful day’. As we would usually do. I’m praying as I wander through the churchyard accompanied by a bewilderment of birdsong, saying “Hello, Helen”, “Hello, Adam”, like a slightly batty lady when I pass my best known graves. Or is it only ‘slightly’, I wonder. I see an isolating friend on her porch and lean over the gate for a chat, pleased, if surprised, to learn that my earlier advice about her problem kettle has proved effective, and hearing about the beautiful hens’ eggs – “in Farrow and Ball colours” – delivered to her door after her granddaughter sourced them on line for an Easter gift. Should I be ashamed of feeling so happy at a time like this? Or do I accept it as grace, and smile? Joanna Saunders

May today there be peace within May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise, and love. It is there for each and every one of us.

St. Therese of Lisieux

12 Owing to the Coronavirus pandemic, and following Government advice, the Archbishop of Canterbury has instructed that all church services be cancelled until further notice.

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Food Bank Donations Please continue to donate food to the Lowestoft Food Bank. This can be done by leaving food in the Church Porch at St Margaret’s Reydon. If anyone, who is need, would benefit from a food parcel please contact the Lowestoft Food Bank (01502 586216) or the Voluntary Health Centre in Southwold (01502 724549).

13 Service Arrangements During The Pandemic We are doing everything possible to keep in touch with our church family across Sole Bay. Worship at home resources are being emailed to people, paper resources are being left in church porches, that are still accessible. We are also trying to keep in touch, by telephone, with as many people as possible with the help of volunteers. Since Easter day we are live streaming services using Zoom software. As long as you have access to the internet you should be receiving an invitation to join services each week. For further advice regarding Zoom please contact Rev Alan or Rev Simon.

Live Services Church services are now being broadcast live across the Sole Bay Team using Zoom.

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Traditionally on May Day people would dance around the maypole. Some schools still have a maypole. Here’s a picture to colour. You might like to make your own mini maypole. Here are some ideas.

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Cornelia Arnolda Johanna "Corrie" ten Boom (15th April 1892 – 15th April 1983) was a Dutch watchmaker and later a writer who worked with her father, Casper ten Boom, her sister Betsie ten Boom and other family members to help many Jews escape the Nazis from the Holocaust during World War II by hiding them in her home. They were caught, and she was arrested and sent to the Ravensbrück concentration camp. Her most famous book, The Hiding Place, is a biography that recounts the story of her family's efforts and how she found hope while she was imprisoned at the concentration camp.

18 Priest who gave his respirator away Sky News recently reported on the poignant story of an Italian priest who contracted coronavirus. Friar Don Giuseppe Berardelli, 72, was the priest for the parish of Casnigo, a small village just 40 miles north east of Milan. According to the hospital, a parishioner quickly bought him a respirator, but the priest refused to use it, instead giving it to a younger patient he did not even know. Friar Berardelli died in hospital in Lovere, Bergamo, one of the worst-hit areas in Italy. No funeral was able to be held for Friar Berardelli. Instead people stood on their balconies at noon on 16 March and gave him a round of applause. Tearfund – still working around the world “As you would expect, Tearfund’s work will continue through our amazing network of courageous Christian partners and churches around the world.” So says Nigel Harris, CEO of Tearfund. “We are doing all we can to follow Jesus where the need is greatest, bringing practical help and powerful hope to the most vulnerable people, just as we have been doing for over 50 years. “We are asking for God’s protection and His wisdom to deal with this unprecedented global situation. We would greatly value your prayers in the months ahead. “At a recent Tearfund Prayer Day, we received a prophetic word about the ship that leaves a safe harbour to go out into rough waters, with the promise that our Lord will be with us. This feels very real as I write to you today. And it is a huge encouragement to me personally to have the reassurance that Jesus is Immanuel, God with us. We have a God who loves and cares for us. He has told us, ‘Do not fear, for I am with you’ (Isaiah 41:10). “I am daring to dream that this could be the opportunity in our generation for the Church to be known globally for its brave and compassionate response, putting the needs of others before our own, just as Jesus did. We know this is possible. We see acts of heroic love every day in the countries where we work. “In the coming months, we may need to ask you again to dig deep to enable us to continue meeting the needs of the world’s poorest communities. Myself and my whole team at Tearfund will be digging deep into our own reserves of time, energy and resources to enable our vital work to continue.” More at: https://www.tearfund.org

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6 7 Lockdownton Abbey A suggestion for a new series perhaps? I gather the imperious Dowager Countess of Grantham of that TV entertainment once asked someone what a weekend was, the inference being that all days to her were equally idle. I guess that is what a lot of us are currently enduring. I say endure, but, to be honest, it is a not unwelcome quiet time. Though we are still managing to get some work done here. However, the general ambience of the town is certainly a bit odd. Southwold High Street from my office looks as empty as it must have looked in 1950. Or even 1850. The peaceful atmosphere and more obvious birdsong, is great. But the unpeopled view is strange, especially when coupled with a lack of social contact, which turns out to be a very real loss. Nearly every non-studio person on the telly seems to be speaking via a laptop and I must say it is very interesting to see their lockdown living environments behind them. The laptop screens are always pointed up a bit showing a drunken view of the ceiling and I find myself taking more notice of their decor than what they are saying. It is interesting how many people are sitting in front of an IKEA Billy bookcase. These are great, we have several here, but I find myself thinking “they could afford some posher joinery”. I don’t know what point he was making but the Mayor of Birmingham’s oak beams certainly needed a bit of decorative attention. One likes to imagine that Archbishop Welby’s kitchen was a more ecclesiastical affair with some pointed arches here and there but his broadcast on Easter Day shattered that one. I thought he was wrong, by the way, to suggest that church buildings are not important, the people being the real church. That is true in the sense that spirituality attaches to people, yet the art, architecture, music and the poetry of scripture are not only inextricably linked to that experience but also exemplify the best that we can do for Him. A really bizarre event is the daily 5 o’clock government press conference with three spokespeople spread out at three metre centres across a paneled Downing Street room talking to a single television with Laura Kuenssberg’s head in it. It reminds me a bit of the film Gunfight at the OK Corral where various Earps plus Doc Holliday socially-distance themselves across Tombstone High Street advancing for the showdown. No lecterns of course, although these would have afforded some useful protection from the Clanton gang. They would certainly have been worse off up against La Kuenssberg. We have learnt some new things such as the benefits of Zoom conferencing. This works well, although the two rows of four images on the screen make it look a bit like University Challenge. You expect Paxman to keep interjecting loudly with “ Fothergill – Magdalene!” Back in the 1970s an old friend of mine vouchsafed to me his notion that the Almighty could well be looking down upon us all and remarking. “I’ve given you

21 guys every chance but now I’m going to wipe the lot of you out”. He expressed it a little more colourfully than that and the thought rather stuck in my mind. It came back to me last autumn as I read Robert Harris’s book “Second Sleep” which features a post-apocalyptic, medieval world of the future wherein people are punished for collecting ancient artefacts such as lumps of Lego. It’s a good read, but maybe not just now. Although I hear on the wireless today that Albert Camus’s “The Plague” is selling well. The onset of these Covideous times made me think of my friend’s remark again, of course. It has not been the Apocalypse this time but I think we may have had a warning shot. There is talk of getting back to normal but the really interesting discussion is what normal is going to mean. Things are not going to be the same and this watershed moment can provide an opportunity for a better world. Whilst one hopes that Harris’s impoverished medieval world does not come to pass it does seem likely that the world will become larger again with travel more difficult as we try to move about with less collateral carbon emission, and the need to prevent global manifestation of contagion. The best utopia I ever chanced upon was that portrayed by William Morris in News From Nowhere and set in a future time round about now. He describes a craft-based, pastoral world following the Great Clearing of Houses in 1955 with no money and no politics. At harvest time everybody, whatever their occupation, joins together to harvest the hay in a Bruegely sort of way. I like that. I have only ever believed half of what I am told about climate change but recent drop in pollution generally must encourage us to maintain these low levels and generate free power perhaps, in a more attractive way perhaps. If we are now really serious about reducing CO2 levels we have to put what is left of our money where our mouth is. Should air travel be put on hold until there is an acceptable alternative technology that eliminates the CO2? Hydrogen seems to offer the best chance. We have a lot of coal in this country that no-one much wants now but this is a waste of a very useful resource. It must be better for us in the UK to find a clean way of burning coal - carbon capture & storage, for instance - than import gas from Mr Putin or build nuclear power stations that pile up toxicity problems for future generations. And that is technology we can sell to numerous other countries who are building coal fired power stations like there was no tomorrow. If that is a suitable expression. But for now we must enjoy the inactivity of Lockdownton Abbey while we may. I think that next year will be busy. John Bennett St George’s Day 2020

22 Easter 2020 By Malcolm Guite

And where is Jesus, this strange Easter day? Not lost in our locked churches, anymore Than he was sealed in that dark sepulchre. The locks are loosed; the stone is rolled away, And he is up and risen, long before, Alive, at large, and making his strong way Into the world he gave his life to save, No need to seek him in his empty grave.

He might have been a wafer in the hands Of priests this day, or music from the lips Of red-robed choristers, instead he slips Away from church, shakes off our linen bands To don his apron with a nurse: he grips And lifts a stretcher, soothes with gentle hands The frail flesh of the dying, gives them hope, Breathes with the breathless, lends them strength to cope.

On Thursday we applauded, for he came And served us in a thousand names and faces Mopping our sickroom floors and catching traces Of that virus which was death to him: Good Friday happened in a thousand places Where Jesus held the helpless, died with them That they might share his Easter in their need, Now they are risen with him, risen indeed. 23 Five Tips for Tackling Loneliness and Isolation The Church of England has published a leaflet giving five tips to help loneliness: Pray. Light a candle, if safe, and pray for hope, faith and strength to keep loving and caring for each other during this time of struggle. Talk about how you feel. This may be difficult if you are self-isolating, but do use the telephone, internet, and social media. If you need to contact a counsellor this can be arranged by your GP, or via local agencies, or privately. Samaritans are there 24 hours a day, every day, and it’s free to call them on 116 123. Focus on the things that you can change, not on the things you can’t. Look after yourself - physically, emotionally, spiritually. Plan in things that you enjoy at regular intervals during the day – a TV programme, a phone call, a book, a favourite dish, a game. Look after others. Even if only in small ways, but do what you can: a smile, a kind word, writing a letter or an email.

Go to: https://www.churchofengland.org/faith-action/mental-health-resources/ dealing-loneliness-and-isolation-five-top-tips

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24 Improving the lives of those with disability At the time of writing this quarterly article on the subject of disability awareness, the newspaper headlines and television news are concerned with the developing Coronavirus outbreak. It may therefore seem to some that to write about mobility loss and other disabilities is to trivialise these current health concerns. However, I make no excuses for doing so as disability has a major affect on so many lives. May I draw your attention to two pieces of UK legislation: ‘The Disability Discrimination Act’ of 1995 and ‘The Equality Act’ of 2010. ‘The Disability Discrimination Act’ only applies to mobility loss, but it made it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee on mobility loss grounds. ‘The Equality Act’ of 2010 replaced the 1995 Act and made it unlawful to discriminate against any kind of disability. I have long held the view that taking no remedial action at all should also be considered as unlawful and I know many others who share this view. My December 2019 article reviewed a year that demonstrated so many examples of co-operation and good practice. I am so glad in this spring 2020 article that I can bring you news of a couple more people who so well illustrate how individuals can make a difference to the lives of disabled people. The first one is Margaret Oldham and her team in Lowestoft. Margaret, who was awarded an MBE in recognition of her work, has established both the DIAL advice centre and Lowestoft Shopmobility, which significantly assists those with disability. Shopmobility is located near the Bascule Bridge, at the entrance to the central shopping centre. The other project that deserves praise is based locally at the Boating Lakes Cafe near Southwold Pier. My thanks go to Penny and David Ball who operate a Shopmobility branch in Southwold from Easter to the end of October each year. You may recall that I am working on a comprehensive map and guide of all disabled facilities in Southwold and I am hoping to have it published later this year. This ‘Disabled Visitors Guide to Southwold’ will I am sure, have the benefit not just of improving accessibility for people with disability, but also of increasing foot-fall for local businesses and enabling visitors to access many other areas of our town. Tony Smith Disability Awareness Correspondent [email protected]

25 A letter from a Grandfather to his grandson during the pandemic Today the RNLI are selling tea towels that read “Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.” These are troubling times that we are living through; but as we keep trying to explain to those young people born after 1955 we have been through it before and survived. In 1957 I was a student in London living down the road from Westminster Hospital when the Asian flu pandemic hit the globe, when it is calculated 2 million died globally, with 100,000 in the UK. We did not have a transport lockdown, people continued going to work, and people could not work at home on their iPads, as they had not been invented. I shopped in the Army and Navy Department Store in Victoria Street with a bridge over to the Howick Place store (The Victoria Street department store now trades as House of Fraser Victoria) and we could go swimming in local council run swimming pools. Because attendances were lower than normal, students showing an NUS card could get into most West End theatres, cinemas and concert halls for ten shillings (50p today) any seats. I attended more West End Theatres and concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in that period than I have in the recent 60 years. Times weren’t that bad, we were all singing in the lifeboats. I knew several who succumbed to the pandemic but all survived. I heard of one student at another college who felt unwell and decided to get on his motor bike to drive home, sadly he had an accident and died, it was before wearing helmets were a legal requirement. Times have changed since then, maybe for the better, maybe for the worse, who can tell. Twenty years ago my aunt gave me a tea towel that reads: “What is a Senior Citizen? A Senior Citizen is one who was here before; the pill, television, frozen foods, contact lenses, credit cards ...... and before men walked on the moon. For us “Time Sharing” meant togetherness, not holiday homes, and a “chip” meant a piece of wood. “Hardware” meant nuts and bolts, and “software” wasn’t even a word. We got married first, then lived together, and thought that cleavage was something butchers did. A “stud” was something that fastened a collar to a shirt, and “going all the way” meant staying on a double decker bus all the way to the bus depot. We thought that fast food was what you ate in Lent; a “Big Mac” was an oversized raincoat and “crumpet” we had for tea. In our day “grass” was mown, “pot” was something you cooked in, “coke” was kept in the coal house and “a joint” was cooked on Sundays! We are today’s SENIOR CITIZENS. A hardy bunch when you think how the world has changed!” So to get through these tough times, keep smiling. The pandemic will end and we will once again be able to enjoy life with all our family and friends, parties will take place as will weddings and music festivals Looking forward to seeing you all at The Henham Steam Rally in September. The Wangford Observer 26 susanne bailey M.Ch.S. D.Pod.M. CHIROPODIST / PODIATRIST

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27 OTHER SOLE BAY CHURCHES SOUTHWOLD METHODIST CHURCH Minister: Rev. Christine Kennell E-mail: [email protected] Trinity 8 Corton Road, Lowestoft NR32 4PL SOUThwold United Reformed Church Minister: Revd Charles Croll E-mail: [email protected] Sacred heart church, southwold & st. EDMUND’S RC Church Halesworth Contact Details: Fr Richard Ireson - Presbytery 723207 News from Around the Community Sole Bay Foodbank Thank you so much to all who gave such a positive response to our appeal for donations in the April edition of Heart and Sole. We were amazed by your generosity, especially considering the current situation with shelves stripped bare in our shops. As you can imagine, there has been more demand for food parcels from Foodbank, so if you are able, please continue to donate. You may do this at St. Margaret’s Church in Reydon, the donation boxes have been placed in the porch ready for collection and delivery to the warehouse in Lowestoft. If you have any queries contact Jan & John Collins on 01502 725731. Thankyou What an uplifting and quite emotional experience last week, clapping for our valiant NHS Staff. The grateful sound of cheering hands grew and echoed down our Close. Now a written clapping of gratitude and appreciation for ALL our local retailers who are working so tirelessly, so selflessly, such long hours, to ensure that we all have food on our plates, provisions in our cupboards and medications to keep us well. If I add names, I know omissions will unwittingly occur, so it is an enormous, resounding universal clap of thanks to YOU ALL. Charlotte Scattergood and Derek Richardson Grow your lawns The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has called on people to allow flowers to grow on their lawns, instead of insisting on smooth green surfaces. The reason is because nearly 7.5million acres of meadows and pastures rich in wildflowers have been lost since the Thirties, thus removing a vital source of food for pollinators, many of whom are now in steep decline. The nation’s 15 million gardens could help a lot in supporting bees, butterflies and other bugs looking for nectar.

28 TEAM CHURCHES’ PARISH DIRECTORY Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh - Church Lane IP19 9LP Churchwarden – Meryl Doney (478229); PCC Secretary – Jenny Allen (478314) PCC Treasurer – Jenny Allen (478314); Church Bookings – Jenny Allen (478314); Organist – Patsy Murray (722022); Tower Correspondent – Peggy Meredith (478580) Church of St. Margaret, Reydon – Wangford Road IP18 6PB Churchwardens – John Reaney (726125), Jan Collins (725731) PCC Secretary – Barbara Herman (07791 401163) PCC Treasurer – Neil Holloway (723706); Organist – Jonathan Palman (07790 189263) Tower Correspondent – Peter Doy (723927) Church of St. Andrew, Sotherton – East of village sign on A145 NR34 8ES Churchwardens – Gerard Walker (01986 874248), Stephen Flaxman (01986 873123) PCC Secretary – Karen Flaxman (01986 873123); PCC Treasurer – Jane Walker (01986 874248); Organist – Sue Taylor (578408) Church of St. Lawrence, South Cove – On B1127 NR34 7JD Churchwardens – Alison Evans (675610), Alice Eastaugh (675228) PCC Treasurer – Alison Evans (675610); Organist – Alison Evans (675610) Church of St. Edmund, Southwold – Bartholomew Green IP18 6JA Churchwarden – Marcus Knight (07710 775891); PCC Secretary – Hugh Williamson (722319); PCC Treasurer – Jill Horne (723220); Director of Music – Victor Scott (723775); Tower Captain – Kate Assmann (722600); Verger – Joan Goldsmith (722422/725726) Church of St. Mary, Uggeshall – Wangford Road NR34 8BD Churchwarden – Giles Crisp (578251); PCC Secretary – Clare Palmer (578679); PCC Treasurer – Giles Crisp (578251); Organist - Sue Taylor (578408) Church of St. Andrew, Walberswick – The Street IP18 6UZ Churchwardens – John Simpson (723384), John Anderson; PCC Secretary – Jacki Neeves (722556); PCC Treasurer – Kevin Murphy; Organist – Julia Josephs (722828) Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Wangford – Church Street NR34 8RR Churchwarden – Valerie Beckett (578987), Assistant Churchwarden – Linda Smith (578754); PCC Secretary – Edna Utting; Organist - Sue Taylor (578408)

Parish Correspondents Holy Trinity Blythburgh Malcolm Doney 478229 [email protected] St Margaret’s Reydon Lorraine Stephenson 07867 513078 [email protected] St Andrew’s Sotherton Karen Flaxman 01986 873123 [email protected] St Lawrence’s South Cove Alison Evans 675610 [email protected] St Edmund’s Southwold Lin Le Versha 722111 [email protected] St Mary’s Uggeshall Elona Rogers 578256 St Andrew’s Walberswick Joanna Saunders 722413 [email protected] St Peter & St Paul Wangford Jackie Casement 578992 [email protected] Where telephone numbers have no area code, please precede with (01502)

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Christ Nailed to the Cross Stations on a Journey

Exactly 20 years ago, these paintings by artist Mark Cazalet were shown in Holy Trinity, Blythburgh as part of a Suffolk-wide millennium exhibition: Stations: the new sacred art. These 15 exceptional pictures follow the traditional ‘stations of the cross’ – following Jesus’ journey to the cross – but the events are located in intriguing urban settings in London.

Christ Takes His Cross

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