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A NOTE FROM OUR EDITOR INSIDE YOUR It’s so good to have the Tide Collection back in print! MAGAZINE... YOUNG HALESWORTH TALENT 5 Since we launched the Halesworth Hoot in 2019 we 13 year old Matt Carter bags a have received very positive feedback from our readers. regular slot on new community radio However, we would love to see more advertisers from station ABC and Alice Howell brings the Halesworth area benefit from this engagement, so out a new single if you are self-employed please get in touch, we may be able to bring you some much-needed business in HALESWORTH MUMPRENEURS 6 Louise these difficult times, either in our printed magazines or A new online market place borne out Gissing our online extra. of ‘Lockdown’

Please don’t forget to check out our Tide Collection ‘Online Extra’ for much GOING FOR GOLD 7 more news on a host of topics: Tide Collection Extra | Leiston Press Halesworth & District Museum – Hoping to bring locally discovered Hopefully some sense of normality will return in the coming months and we gold coins, from around the time of can all enjoy a summer of freedom! Christ, home to the museum

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TEENAGER TAKES OVER THE AIRWAVES! A teenager who dreams of one day weekend TV choices and a selection of Alde and Blyth Community Radio having his own radio show has been music. launched on Friday 30th April at 5.00pm given his big break by a new community and will broadcast throughout the coastal radio station. Wayne, who was himself encouraged to corridor between Orford and Southwold follow his dream at a similar age, was and to all towns and villages between. 13-year-old Matt Carter from Halesworth only too happy to help. “When I was 12, Launching initially as an internet station has been invited to feature, as part I wanted to be a cinema projectionist and available also via Amazon Alexa of Alde and Blyth Community Radio’s and because of the encouragement I smart speakers, there are plans to extend Saturday morning programme, after his received then, I eventually went on to to D.A.B. and hopefully FM as the station father contacted the station to tell them spend 30+ years in the local cinema evolves. of his son’s long standing passion to be a business. I was pleased to champion broadcaster and wondering if ABC Radio Matt’s involvement with ABC Radio’s - I Matt will join Wayne at the Weekend could help make Matt’s dream come just hope he remembers who gave every Saturday between 11.40am and 12 true. him his big break when he’s a rich and noon from the 1st May. For the stations famous DJ one day!” he said. full programme schedule and to listen In his email to the new community radio live, visit: www.abc.co.uk or ask your service, Mark Carter said “For the last This has left the stations organisers Alexa smart speaker to “play ABC Radio” six months my son has been creating wondering if Matt may well be the (during broadcasting hours obviously!) his own music shows including jingles, youngest radio presenter in the UK? playlists and competitions which he ‘broadcasts’ to the rest of our family through the speaker. We were wondering if there was a role he can play in the running of the station.”

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SUFFOLK MUMPRENEURS REVEAL LOCKDOWN BORN BUSINESS Thea Evans and Denise Milner used their born.” to more established luxury brands. We time during lockdown to take a leap of also have a few unique brands that offer faith and launch their online business Then, Denise and I chatted one day, more specialist products,” comments My Rockabye, an online marketplace and we decided to work together on Milner. that brings together a whole host of something creative. Neither of us had felt independent brands selling items for fulfilled in corporate jobs, and although With the closure of many high street babies, toddlers and growing kids, parenthood was rewarding, the desire stores, the duo are proud to back the despite growing uncertainty in the to create our own business still burned ‘small shop’ movement, building a economy. strongly. So, the partnership was the community of small businesses that natural next step, like a jigsaw fitting into provide an alternative to mainstream The two Suffolk-born mums have been place,” Evans explained. children’s brands. With the recent shift developing the idea for some time now, in consumer buying, pushing more but with Denise being furloughed from There is real enthusiasm amongst businesses online, both Denise and Thea her fulltime job and Thea welcoming millennial mums to be their own boss to are confident that through social media, her second child, it presented a unique ensure they can achieve the all-important influencers and a deep knowledge of opportunity for their emerging business. work-life balance, while still generating an digital marketing they will see their income to support their growing family. business flourish. The childhood friends, who grew Denise is mum to two girls and Thea has up in Halesworth, Suffolk, went their two boys; between them the pair have You can shop MyRockabye here: www. separate ways after high school, but consumer experience across the board. myrockabye.co.uk Instagram – www. always kept in touch. Denise spent two instagram.com/my_rockabye years in Singapore, whilst Thea stayed “The idea had been created pre- local. Ironically, they both ended up in lockdown, however being in lockdown recruitment, just miles apart. The concept certainly helped us bring the idea to life. was founded by Thea, although she emphasises it is Denise’s skillset and sales Since the pandemic, we are seeing experience that brings My Rockabye to a huge emphasis on supporting life. And, after months in the making, independent brands, which is at the core they launched their new business and of our business.” exited the corporate world for good. My Rockabye is an online marketplace To have so much time at home, juggling similar to the likes of Esty and Not on the parenthood and home schooling, High Street, but they only partner with developing the business has been really independent baby and children’s brands. refreshing. The more we discussed it the more confident about it we became,” “I decided I wanted to start a said Milner. marketplace years ago, then life took over and the idea was put on the This year has highlighted the power of backburner.” coming together, and with community at the heart of My Rockabye, both Thea and Years later, after my first son was born, Denise are passionate about representing it seemed there wasn’t a go-to place independent brands and spreading small online for all the wonderful brands I had business love. unearthed when I was dressing my first “We are lucky enough to have an amazing selection of brands to launch with. These range

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GOING FOR GOLD long ago and rediscovered has, starting the task of finding the best by law, to be reported to the local way to display them and explain their The Suffolk soil has, in the past, given coroner and declared Treasure Trove. significance. As soon as they’re ready, up some amazing archaeological The find is reported to the British we’ll let you all know. treasures. From Hoxne in the 1990s Museum, who place a value on it. It is came the largest hoard of late Roman then offered at that price to the most In the meantime, if you would like silver and gold coins ever discovered. appropriate museum. Halesworth and to learn more about the hidden Fifty years before, the fabulous Saxon District Museum was proud to be the images in these remarkable coins, burial mounds of Sutton Hoo yielded museum to be offered these coins at you can watch an online illustrated up the world-famous ship burial. a value of £16,000 but found itself talk, ‘Unlocking the Mystery of Coins: with the challenge of raising the sum the Cookley and Hoards’, Now, out of the mists of time and within three months. by David Wollweber, who has been closer to home, another find has researching the subject. It can be emerged, this time from the pre- However, the Museum, which is found on the Museum’s website at: Roman Iron Age. In 2019, a cache entirely run by volunteers and has http://halesworthmuseum.org.uk/ of nineteen rare gold coins was very little core funding, had never wpress/iron-age-gold-coin-hoard- unearthed by a metal detectorist on before faced such a large challenge. from-blythburgh/ land near Blythburgh. The trustees Straightaway, applications for grants and volunteers at Halesworth and were made to appropriate bodies Vic Gray (for Halesworth and District District Museum suddenly found but a certain amount, regardless of Museum) themselves in a race against time to success with these, had to be raised try to ensure that this intriguing and locally. An appeal went out. The hope important discovery stayed close to was to raise something over £2,000. home and visible to the people of the The response has been magnificent. area. To date well over £5,000 has been raised from people in north-east The coins date from around the time Suffolk who recognise the importance of Christ, a time when this area was of keeping this part of the local the territory of the Iceni, Boudicca’s heritage and making it accessible tribe - some 500 years earlier than to young and old alike for years to the coins of the Hoxne Hoard. They come. bear images of animals and strange symbols. Many of them show hidden It seems, as this magazine goes to faces or eyebrows, wheels, plants press, that we can be confident of and swirling patterns. Described by success in bringing this treasure professional archaeologists as ‘very home. So thank you unusual’, they give us a glimpse into to all the grant- a strange, very different and largely givers and thank you unknown past, a tribal Britain as yet in particular to those beyond Roman influence. Dr Booth, individuals who felt Finds Recording Officer for Suffolk this was important County Council, told the inquest into enough for them to the find that one of the coins was play their part with previously unrecorded and not seen a donation, either before, and that there had been a lot large or small. of interest from museums in obtaining them. Once the coins return to Halesworth, Gold or silver which has been hidden the Museum will be

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FURTHER FUNDING BOOST FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP Local communities are set to benefit include activities that will help individuals, The scheme, which will be open for further from funding scheme after an groups and families or benefit the wider applications from 10 May 2021 until 4 East Suffolk Community Partnership community, either as a one off or as a June 2021, will offer grants between £500 confirms round two will open later this series of activities/events, purchasing and £1,000. Full details about eligibility year. equipment to support community activity criteria and how to apply will be available and targeted projects which address nearer the time at www.eastsuffolk.gov. The , , Halesworth specific needs linked to the priorities set uk/community/community-partnerships/ and Surrounding Villages Community by the Partnership. community-partnership-small-grant- Partnership launched its Small Grant schemes/ Scheme in November last year and has Cllr Judy Cloke, Chair of the Partnership, now confirmed that a second round will said: “The first round of our Small Grant open on 10 May to enable local voluntary Scheme has proved popular, so we have and community groups to apply for much- decided to offer a new scheme at the needed funding. start of the financial year. This is aimed at all local charities and organisation within The scheme is aimed at tackling our Partnership area whose projects fit priorities set by the Partnership in local the criteria of tackling social isolation and areas, including developing active and loneliness, improving physical and mental sustainable transport solutions and/ health and wellbeing or enabling people or community transport, tackling social to live healthy lives. We hope the timing isolation and loneliness, improving of this will assists groups and organisations physical and mental health and wellbeing who may be struggling to resume their and enabling people to live healthily. services after lockdown eases. We especially welcome applications from Funding will be available for projects smaller, more rural groups, which can be a which address these priorities and can lifeline in our isolated small communities.”

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LITTLE TERN SEASON IS NOW UPON US! Suffolk beaches are home to some of the of eggs and chicks and following the make a huge difference to whether the rarest birds in the UK including the Little ups and downs of the colony through birds are able to raise their young. Each Tern which comes from west Africa every the season. The rate of feeding, the year we lose many of our chicks due to year to breed. The Little Tern has a British number of predators and the amount the various pressures on them, and this breeding population of around 1,450 of disturbance the birds experience is number can be greatly reduced if these pairs, and has been in decline for the last recorded, providing vital scientific data simple precautions are taken. 25 years. A third of these amazing and to researchers. We are looking forward to beautiful birds nest in colonies on shingle spending time with the birds and sharing The birds usually arrive in May ready for and sand on the Norfolk and Suffolk our knowledge and enthusiasm about the breeding season which runs from May coast, including a significant population them with the many people who enjoy to September. They can be recognised by at , but due to various our beaches over the summer. their chattering cry and their behaviour factors they struggle to raise their young of flying up into the sky as a white cloud successfully. Ringed Plovers, now also in when alarmed. You may be lucky enough decline and needing protection, breed Another part of the job is to engage to witness them diving into the water alongside them. with beach users to educate them for fish, but do bear in mind that if one about the birds. It is very important for swoops down low over your head or flies Since 2013 a joint project has been breeding success that human disturbance up into the air startled, your presence is set up involving the RSPB and other (e.g. from dogs not on leads near the making it afraid and it is losing precious organisations to help the numbers of colony) is kept to a minimum so this feeding time. It is kindest to watch these Little Terns recover to sustainable levels is a crucial part of the project and it is stunning birds from a distance of at least and prevent further decline. We are hugely enjoyable to share knowledge of 50m, with the aid of binoculars, giving delighted that new people have joined the birds with others and see people’s them the best chance of raising their our existing team of volunteers who make enthusiasm in supporting the project and young and enduring the arduous journey the project possible each year and we helping the birds. back to Africa in August. hope our team will continue to expand as we wait for the birds to arrive. It is very important for breeding success If you would like to join our team of that human disturbance is kept to a volunteers, you are required to commit As Little Tern Wardens we will be minimum, so part of our job is to explain to a minimum of half a day a week or monitoring the birds, recording numbers this to beachgoers so that everyone can one day a fortnight during the season. join in and help us It is also necessary to be fairly physically to help the birds. fit, able to negotiate steps down to the BRIGHT Just small things like beach, and walk some distance along the IDEAS staying away from the beach. fenced areas where the birds are raising https://www.rspb.org.uk/get- their young, keeping involved/volunteering-fundraising/ dogs on leads at volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/ The BRIGHTEST range all times near the opportunities/9330/ for more information colony and choosing and contact [email protected] of LED LIGHTING and a different part of the if you are interested. This opportunity is accessories in East Anglia beach to fly kites, at Kessingland in north Suffolk, however play ball games or there are other colonies nearby in Norfolk • HOME LIGHTING • SPOTLIGHTS • GLS • MR16 • • FLOODLIGHTS • GARDEN LIGHTING • HUGE CHOICE let dogs run into the also looking for volunteers. Full training • PRICES FROM £3.99 • SECURITY LIGHTING sea all combine to will be given. SAVE up to 90% on your lighting bills by switching to LED lights We can RE-FIT YOUR HOME with attractive much brighter and Photo: Kevin Simmonds longer lasting LED lighting FROM ONLY £99 (based on bulb type/ wattage/qty) You can SAVE UP TO £300 PER YEAR on lighting costs SEE FOR YOURSELF! VISIT US NOW! Also see us at Kessingland car boot EVERY Sunday NEW PRODUCTS – We now supply all major appliances ALL major brands of HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES at FANTASTIC PRICES COOKERS - WASHING MACHINES - DRYERS - WASHER DRYER - FRIDGES - FRIDGE FREEZER - FREEZERS - DISHWASHERS - MICROWAVES - CERAMIC HOBS PRICES BASED ON CALL/COLLECT, DELIVERY AVAILABLE, ASK FOR DETAILS VISA DEBIT ACCEPTED OPEN: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am – 4pm 90 High Street, The Triangle, Lowestoft, NR32 1XN 07796 888 748 • [email protected]

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HALESWORTH TO SOUTHWOLD NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY SOCIETY Dedicated to re-creating the Blyth delivery. At our Blyth Valley workshop, year) is needed so you are covered by Valley’s lost railway the test-track tramway is going down, insurance. Training is given as required. with the considerable help of a donation We have regular teams on various sites in The HSNGR is very pleased to be invited of granite ballast by local firm M.R.A. the Blyth Valley of up to ten volunteers, to feature in this revived hard-copy Transport Ltd. - and our two locomotives all of whom enjoy themselves: edition of the Halesworth Hoot: it’s a have successfully had their first test runs, volunteering is good for you! sign that normality is returning. with two permanent way wagons to provide a construction train. Ken Penrose and James Hewett, Co- Society volunteers completed the Chairmen Blythburgh Station Goods Shed and Now that heritage railway events are re- sidings restoration in December. Now starting, the Society will be represented we have moved on (with the permission on several occasions on the Mid-Suffolk of the owner, Sir Charles Blois) to the Light Railway, at the Long Shop in excavation of the station building, the Leiston, and at Lowestoft Station for first traces of which were discovered in the planned visit of A1 “Tornado”. The late 2020. The booking office was built in search continues for a suitable place December 1879, and demolished many in Halesworth to replicate part of the years after closure in 1940, by the army. original station, to provide a family Since then the site has been extensively -friendly attraction for the town. We are disturbed by drainage and car park works also always searching for more volunteers – but we were pleased to see that the – and this is particularly true with the lower parts of the foundations are mostly sheer number of projects now in hand: intact. Once the top layers are removed, Membership of HSNGR (only £5.00 per we use trowels and a metal detector to work through the levels of the 1940 demolition: all finds are being logged, photographed and kept for analysis.

In the last three months we have found the walls of the gents and ladies’ WCs, the ladies’ lobby, and much of the waiting room. The clerk’s office remains to be done. Many of the finds have been the results of fly-tipping, with some detritus from the war, but we have found small parts of the (very rare) Edwardian valve cistern WC, of the parcel weighing machine, of the fireplace, and even fragments of the wooden flooring and soot-covered chimney bricks.

One of our regular volunteers has made a replica station platform board which is ready to be re-erected on its original site, and another has made the internal goods platform for the shed: there will be displays of the kind of goods that the railway carried, photographs of the station, and (if we can find one we can rebuild) a typical goods wagon.

At HSNGR’s other sites, the last two track panels in the current main line junction project were laid down on the bridge at The Folly, courtesy of Halesworth Millennium Green: now the project to re-instate the locomotive shed junction will move forward. The replica wagon for this site is complete, and awaits

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ROTARY IN SAXMUNDHAM & DISTRICT Supporting a new national many things possibly permanently, a speaker line up, featuring celebrity volunteering event the coronavirus pandemic has thrown campaigners, sector leaders and into sharp focus, not only the need for volunteer heroes sharing their stories of Rotary in Saxmundham is getting behind volunteers, but the appetite people have volunteering. a new, national event to help more to pull together in their community.” people find volunteering opportunities Plus visitors will also enjoy a packed to suit their interests and commitments. “We hope that Volunteer Expo can be a programme of workshops covering part of that legacy, and leave a positive everything from mental health to Volunteer Expo Online, which is being impact going forward. It’s a great chance plastic pollution and disability-inclusive hosted by Rotary in Great Britain and to learn more about how you can help. volunteering to digital fundraising. Ireland, is taking place virtually on 7th I find volunteering hugely rewarding and 8th May. The free event will connect and fun on a personal level, and would To find out more about what’s in store together individuals and organisations encourage people, whether a new or for the event, and book your free tickets, from across society to inspire and existing volunteer, to join us.” head to www.volunteerexpo.co.uk celebrate those who love to give something back. A recent survey by the /Together Rotary International in Great Britain Coalition found that an estimated 12.4 & Ireland is a membership and Rotary in Saxmundham & District, which million people have volunteered during humanitarian service organisation. makes up over 1,700 Rotary clubs and the Covid-19 pandemic, and 4.6 million Through membership of their local groups across Great Britain and Ireland, of those did so for the first time. Rotary club, members use their time are encouraging people to attend to Volunteer Expo Online will help and talents to make a difference in their help build a legacy of generosity and even more people find meaningful own communities and around the world. community from the pandemic. volunteering opportunities to suit their Rotary is open to anyone over the age interests, time commitments and desire of 18 who wants to give back to their President Steve Seager said: “The to make a difference. community, meet new people and have idea behind Rotary first launching this fun. event back in 2019 was to highlight the The event will feature over 60 virtual amazing impact that volunteering makes exhibition stands, with visitors being able Website: www.rotarygbi.org and www. to society. Little did we know that the to chat and meet with a range of local, volunteerexpo.co.uk world would be in a very different place a national and international charities and Facebook: Rotary International in Great few years on. social impact organisations. Britain and Ireland and Volunteer Expo Twitter: @RotaryGBI and @ “Although a lot in society has changed, On the bill for the two day event is VolunteerExpoUK

12 ALDEBURGH TIMES HALESWORTH HOOT LEISTON OBSERVER VIEW OUR FULL COLLECTION AT TIDECOLLECTION.COM HALESWORTH DEMENTIA CARERS’ FUND take electrical items or clothing). place in Chelmsford, Essex. Anyone wishing to sponsor him, or collect sponsors, can We are hoping to resume our Wednesday obtain information from Jim or Teresa Fyfe afternoon film shows in The Cut as soon on 01896 875641. All money raised will be as possible so please keep an eye on our used to benefit people with dementia and posters for up-to-date information. their carers in the Halesworth area. We are pleased to let you know that our singing group, hosted by Helen Hayes, is growing steadily and we hope to go live All our future events will be advertised on in the community some time in May (date our Facebook page, our website, and local Looking forward to our summer events and venue to be confirmed). This group publications. is called Singing with Friends and has At HDCF we are planning a variety of enabled people with dementia and their Bill Ellis (Events) activities that we hope can take place carers to join together on Zoom and have a throughout the summer, and all activities lovely afternoon of singing and fun during And from Dave Rich… will comply with Government regulations this last lockdown. When we move the regarding Covid-19. Many thanks to the person who dropped group into the community we are hoping to off the Fill-a-Jar. Unfortunately we didn’t Firstly, we have arranged to have the open this group to anybody to attend. This get the chance to thank this person or give i-Chameleon shop in the Thoroughfare 17th group will be inclusive as we believe that, a replacement. Every little counts and if – 23rd June. Please come and visit us, pick just because someone has dementia, they anyone would like a jar to save their spare up some bargains and show your support. should not be alienated. coins for the HDcF please let us know, or I All donations will be greatly appreciated so can email a label to stick on a jar. Contact Finally, Danny Mitchell, a nephew of our please phone us on 01986 875641 if you Dave or Jackie on 01986 875444 or email Chair Teresa Fyfe, has offered to run a half- would like to donate. (Sorry, but we cannot us on [email protected] marathon for us in October. This will take

Halesworth dementia Carers’ Fund will be at the pop-up shop in The Thoroughfare Halesworth For the week, Thursday 17th June to Wednesday 23rd 2021 We are accepting donations of goods to stock the shop now. For more information please (sorry, we can’t take electrical goods or clothing). ring either 01986 875444 Thank you. And look forward to seeing you. or 01986 875641

CAN YOU HELP OUR FRIENDS SAVE WALPOLE OLD CHAPEL? Grade II* listed Walpole Old Chapel, have been celebrated in the chapel [email protected] Walpole, Suffolk is one of the oldest for many years, and recently they have independent chapels in the country. obtained a license for same sex marriages. www.walpoleoldchapel.org Originally a farmhouse, it was converted into a meeting place for worship by Today, the chapel is in urgent need of Thank you from Revd. Bill Mahood dissenters in 1689. Local farmers and repair with a need to raise £10,000 (£3,000 Chairman, The Friends of Walpole Old tradespeople removed the internal walls, donated so far) for development funding Chapel. installed an enormous ship’s mast to to undertake the specialist surveys required hold up the roof, created benches out of to apply for Listed Buildings Consent for Appeal Patrons Dan Franklin, publisher; wainscotting and built a gallery with pieces the work. Once obtained they will be able Tony Gillett, farmer; Paul Heiney, of timber from their barns. A pulpit, large to apply for grants from national donors broadcaste; Dr Emma J Wells, lecturer in windows and box pews were added in for the majority of the overall cost, which is Ecclesiastical and Architectural History the 17th and 18th centuries and created estimated at £200,000. at the University of York, author and a special building that captivates visitors broadcaster; Libby Purves, writer and today. You can donate £10 by texting HCTE2 to broadcaster; Julia Blackburn, author; Paul 70191 Benney, artist. It has become a popular venue for You can donate online by going to http:// performances by professional musicians, easydonate.org/HCTE2 Walpole Old Chapel is in the care of The writers, poets and community groups. Or contact the Treasurer to discuss Historic Chapels Trust. Registered Charity: Weddings, baptisms and funeral services donations by cheque or BACS - 1017321 www.hct.org.uk. SAXMUNDHAM NEWS SOUTHWOLD ORGAN WOODBRIDGE TALK 13 HALESWORTH HOOT

NEWS FROM SET BECCLES SCHOOL

SET Beccles School holds PHSE Therefore, as part of the Seckford impact on society if they are educated sessions on respectful behaviour Education Trust’s Personal Social Health now. They also need to be encouraged Education (PHSE) programme, we have to seek support, or speak up against SET Beccles School recognises the held additional sessions on respectful disrespectful or harmful behaviour, importance of educating our students behaviour. The materials have been should they need to. to promote positive, respectful written by the NSPCC and are designed behaviour towards others. We want to help young people in identifying the To support this, during our final few days them to develop a strong sense of right features of positive relationships, as well of term, students received messages from wrong and distinguish how their as recognising concerning behaviours about respectful behaviour towards actions can impact others, and to adapt and how to access support. others, as well as a support card, which positively. contains information to enable them to The sessions have been led by Team seek support should they experience Behaving respectfully towards others has Leaders and Tutors, with our Pastoral behaviour towards them, or their friends, recently taken the national spotlight, with Teams being available afterwards, to that is disrespectful or harmful. numerous stories in the press regarding answer any questions that students might behaviours, such as harassment. We aim have and to offer further support or This will enable us to create the right to be proactive in following the national guidance. environment to fully support students narrative, to ensure we play our part in who need it and follow up to ensure supporting and developing our students Our students are the next generation we are educating students about these into respectful and caring adults. who can create change and be a positive issues.

YOXFORD CRICKET CLUB The easing of Covid restrictions has various levels during the summer. We will the Ground. New practice nets have been happened just in time for us to be able to again be running the ECB All Stars scheme installed and the Clubhouse has been start our season on schedule on 1st May for Juniors (5-8 years old) and will also be refurbished ready for when players are with a home match against Braintree II in launching in the summer holidays the new permitted to use it. the 2 Counties League. The fixtures for the ECB Dynamos initiative for 8-11 year olds, rest of May are as follows: which was postponed from last year. If you We are looking forward to the new season or your child are interested, please contact after the months of lockdown. For more 8th Hall H; 9th Caribbeans A; us via email at youthcricket@yoxfordcc. information on all our activities, please 15th Mildenhall IV A; 16th Eye & District co.uk. check our website www.yoxfordcc.co.uk. H; 22nd Dunmow II A; 29th Abberton I H; 30th Worlingworth H Our Ladies team will be resuming this year, with weekly coaching There is plenty of room at our Old High sessions as well as monthly softball Road ground for socially-distanced festivals. This proved popular when spectators so if you want an enjoyable we launched it in 2019 and we afternoon with your family in the fresh hope to regenerate interest this air, please bring a picnic and come and year. support us. Despite the restrictions over the We are a forward-thinking Club and last 12 months, we have been welcome boys and girls from age 5. able to secure grants which have Weekly coaching sessions have already enabled us to improve facilities at resumed ready for competitive matches at

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