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The Villagelocal magazine for Alderton, Boyton, Voices Capel, Hollesley and Shingle Street November 2016 1-20 template Nov 16_vv 21/10/2016 20:50 Page 2

Dates for your diary - November Sat 5th 9.30 Wild Boyton Mini-beast hunt VH Gary 411203 Sat 5th 10.30-12.30 Boyton Coffee Morning, Boyton VH Sat 6th 6.00 pm Boyton village Bonfire & Fireworks John 411717 in field on right at top of Mill Lane Wed 9th 7pm Boyton Parish Council meeting Boyton VH Sat 12th 9.30-12.00 Hollesley Community Cafe, Hollesley VH Sat 12/13 SPT times Book Fair, Suffolk Punch Trust, Free entry Until 18th Somme 100 Commemorative Display, Nov St Andrew’s Church, Alderton Sat 19th 9.30-12 ‘60 and still in the Saddle’, £15 including wine and nibbles Sat 20th 1.30-2.30 Out of the Case, Sutton Hoo Sat 26th Christmas Market, Sutton MH

Regular Events Monday 7.30pm Yoga Hollesley VH Elly Lloyd 412053 Monday 7.30pm Pilates Sutton Heath Sandy 410530 Tuesday 9am Tai Chi Hollesley VH Ali 411717 Tuesday 2pm Welcome Club Marian 411262 Tuesday 2nd & 4th Hollesley Bay Day Club Alan 420092 Wednesday 9.45 & 11am Pilates Hollesley VH Sandy 410530 Weds/Sun 2-4pm Bowls Club Hollesley Terry 411458 Wednesday 7.00pm Short Mat Bowls Butley VH Marian 411262 Wednesday 7.30pm Pilates Sutton Heath Sandy 410530 Thursday Judo Club Julie 410483 Thursday 10.30-11.30 Zumba Hollesley VH 07956 623228 Thursday 2pm Art Classes Butley VH Mary 450077 Thursday After school EVNU All Saints’ Ruth 412052 Thursday Week 2 7.30pm Hollesley WI Gerry 411376 Thursday Week 3 7.30pm Jazz Society Bawdsey VH Tony 410353 Friday 9.15am Yoga Hollesley VH Elly Lloyd 412053 Friday 11am Coffee Morning Shepherd & Dog Friday 7.15pm Whist Drive Boyton VH Les 411642 Saturday (first) 10.30am Coffee Morning Boyton VH Isobel 411409 Sunday (last) 8pm Charity Quiz Shepherd & Dog

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From the Editor

Golden hue at Oxley

Autumn is such a vibrant time of year, the colours giving us a lift even on the darkest day giving us something to remember through the winter.

Our colourful cover photo, taken by Cheryl Gray, shows Judy Foulger in Alderton Church at the Somme 100 exhibition which she organised remembering those young men from local villages who fell in the conflict. A very interesting feature follows along with details of Remembrance services in local churches.

Don’t miss the notices of a wide range of events in November for the run up to Christmas - Crafts, gifts, concerts, panto - it’s all here.

Editorial copy Advertising Editors: Cheryl, Ali, Nick, Jess, Diane Gerry Bathe [email protected] [email protected]

Copy on paper to Laurie Forsyth 1 Rectory Road, 11a Parsons Hill Hollesley, IP12 3JS Hollesley IP12 3RB Tel: 01394 411376

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Centenary of the Battle of the Somme Display Early in 2016, I saw an on-line appeal for communities to get involved in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Somme Offensive in World War I. I asked the PCC in Alderton if I could use the space at the back of the church from 2 July until 18 November which is the duration of the battle, and sent off to the Royal British Legion for the pack that they would supply to help me produce something.

In 2014, Val Dudley and I had produced a display to commemorate the start of the First World War; this focussed on the 69 local men whose names appear on the war memorials in Alderton, Bawdsey, Boyton, Hollesley and Ramsholt. I therefore already had a large amount of information to start. I then looked to see how many of these men had died between 1st July and 18th November 1916 and added the names from Sutton and Shottisham. This gave me 10 names, not enough for a display in the space on offer. I contacted Bawdsey Primary School and Alexander’s International School to see if they would be interested in submitting some material. At the time of writing there is a quantity of pictures on display painted by the children from Bawdsey School. I have a deep interest in history and the First World War has now fallen out of living memory with the death of Harry Patch in 2009. Therefore it falls to us to remember the sacrifice and futility of war. With only 10 names to remember and some artwork from the primary school, I decided to do some research WW1 Recruitment Poster on other aspects of the First World War. So I did some internet research, a great deal of internet research in fact. I learned so much and some of it reduced me to tears and not always where I would have expected. The majority of British WW1 soldier’s army service records went up in smoke when the War Office warehouse (the Army Records Centre) where they were stored was hit by a German incendiary bomb in an air raid in 1940. Many other records were also destroyed; for researchers of the Great War, this was catastrophic. All that’s left is the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website where, if the soldier died, there seems to be a wealth of information.

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I have borrowed some “Trench Art” in the form of two paper-knives. On the day of the commemorative service of the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme. These, along with some books on loan from the Oxfam Bookshop in Woodbridge and some personal books also make up part of the display.

Paper knives Trench Art Ray and Gill Whiffin from Hollesley brought along a small crucifix and brass dinner-gong, each fashioned from bullet and shell cases by individual soldiers in the trenches.

In addition, I have been lent a quantity of letters written during the First World War which have been scanned and are available to read. Also on loan from Ann Nicholls of Bawdsey is a map case. World War I was a war like no other, up until 1914 all wars had been fought by professional soldiers in far away places; not so with the first war. Although it encompassed the whole world, many of our local men served and died in the trenches of Northern France. It is said that you could hear the guns in East London. Censored mail 2016 also marks the 100 th anniversary of the Battle of Jutland which is the largest sea battle in which Britain has ever been involved. Our seven villages have three sailors to remember from this battle, two of them on the same ship, the HMS Defence; they were the Captain, Stanley Venn-Ellis whose father was the vicar at Alderton at this time and William Henry O'Sullivan from Hollesley, who was the ship’s Corporal.

I contacted the East Anglian Daily Times and an article appeared on Saturday 23 rd July. I also contacted Look East but to Display of names of those who had fallen date have not received a reply.

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WWI is also the first war where civilians became involved; either by taking on the jobs traditionally undertaken by the absent men, or by becoming unfortunate victims of air-raids.

On a regular basis whenever I think of something that I’d like to research some new information will appear. This means that you could visit several times and always find something different.

Anyone who’d like to research family history can do via the Ancestry Website. This includes the census up to and including 1911, the military records which remain, along with myriad other material. Ancestry is available free of charge at any local library and I would advise anyone wishing to research family history to start there with the Census.

If you have any information about the men whose names appear on the war memorials in Alderton, Bawdsey, Boyton, Hollesley, Shottisham, Sutton or Ramsholt which you’d like to share, please do get in touch via email at [email protected]. I am also interested in testimonial stories of men who came back, women whose lives changed forever or anything to do with the Great War. I am planning to do another display in November 2018 to mark the end of the conflict. Judy Foulger All photos by Cheryl Gray Sutton Hoo Christmas Gift Fayre Woodbridge Choral Society Browse crafts and gifts presents Sample Suffolk produce Visit Mrs Pretty’s house and A Christmas listen to Christmas carols sung by local choirs and Father concert Christmas story telling Britten - Saint Nicolas Relax with tea,coffee and cake Schubert - Mass in G Enjoy lunch in the Café Sat 12-Sun 13 November Saturday 3 December 10.30am – 4.30pm 7.30pm SPECIAL ADMISSION PRICE Adults £3.00 Children £2.00 includes entry Tickets from: Pat: 01394 411214 (N.T. Members free) Richard 01473 620775 01394 389714 www.woodbridgechoralsociety.org

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Our Vicar writes Dear Friends Now that half term is over, our thoughts and plans are likely to be turning in earnest towards Christmas. Christians begin their spiritual preparation for Christmas on Advent Sunday which this year falls on 27th November. During the four weeks leading up to Christmas Eve, our knitted nativity scene will be travelling around our villages looking for a stopping place each night. Each home will keep one of the little sheep until Christmas Eve when the sheep can all be brought to Hollesley church for the 5pm crib service to be reunited with their friends. Advent family Could you give Mary & Joseph, donkey & sheep, angel & shepherds & wise men a place to rest for the night during December? Please get in touch with me via telephone, email or Facebook if you would like to host the travelling crib. I will need your name, address & telephone number and any dates which would not be convenient. You will need to make arrangements to pass the crib on to the next person on the list – after school perhaps?

We all look forward to presents at Christmas and if you would like to provide a shoebox full of gifts for a child caught up in conflict or natural disaster, Samaritans’ Purse are sending shoeboxes again this Christmas to child refugees in countries in the Middle East, Macedonia and Serbia. You can find instructions on how to pack a shoebox on the Samaritans Purse website. Please leave your shoebox in any of our churches before 17 November. Wishing you every blessing,

Ruth Hatchett

When you go Home, tell them of us and say, For your Tomorrow, we gave our Today John Maxwell Edmunds, 1916

The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month marks the date and time when armies stopped fighting World War I – at 11am on 11 November 1918. This year on Friday 11 November, Armistice Day, there will be an Act of Remembrance for those who have died in war at Hollesley War Memorial, gathering at 10.55am to observe the 2 minute silence at 11am.

The Act of Remembrance is, of course, for people of all faiths and none, as are the Acts of Remembrance on Remembrance Sunday, 13th November, 10.55am at Boyton Church for Boyton and Hollesley Parishes, and at 10.55am in Alderton Church for Alderton and Ramsholt parishes. These Acts of Remembrance are followed by the Remembrance Day Service.

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Weekday Services Alderton Boyton Hollesley Other Places 9.30 Holy Sunday 8.00 Holy 11.00 Holy Communion 9.30 Sutton 6 Nov Communion Communion 6pm Heath (BCP) Reflection & 11.00 Song Shottisham Friday 11 Nov 10.50 Act of 3.00 Shottisham Armistice Day Remembrance 4.00 Ramsholt

13 Nov 10.55 10.55 Remembrance 9.30 Sutton Remembrance Remembrance Service at Boyton Heath* Sunday Service 9.30 Bawdsey 10.50 Sutton

27 Nov 8.00 Holy 6.30 9.30 Holy 9.30 Shottisham* Advent Sunday Communion Advent Communion 11.00 Bawdsey (BCP) Carols 11.00 Ramsholt*

* service includes Holy Communion From the Registers Baptisms 18 September Zeb Peter Seven Porritt of Shingle St at All Saints’ Hollesley 16 October Bethany Mae Fisher of Alderton at Shingle St.

Wedding 8 October Roger Bexley and Ann Clarke at All Saints’ Hollesley

Funerals 7 October Rosie Bachelor of Boyton at Seven Hills Crematorium 12 October Susan Macmillan, daughter of Reginald & Winifred Poulter- Boyton, at St Andrew’s Church, Boyton 13 October Elizabeth James of Sutton at St Margaret’s Church, Shottisham

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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Church Contacts Team Vicar: Ruth Hatchett 01394 412052 [email protected] Hollesley Churchwardens: Boyton Churchwardens: Pat Shannon 411214 Isobel Lilley 411409 Ray Whiffin 410057 Malcolm Fleetwood 410409 Lay Reader: Lydia Calvesbert 411779 Lay Elders: Joy Andrews 411596 Di Barnard 411079 Judy Foulger 410254 Mel Spurling 420398 Pat Shannon 411214 Malcolm and Pat Fleetwood 410409 Gill Whiffin 410057 Hollesley Tower Captain: Peter Harper 411355

Heritage Garden Kyson and Sandlings schools have harvested the remains of their crops and tidied up for the winter. The children spread the beds with home produced compost ready for digging in the spring. The summer weather was so hot that a lot of the produce matured during the holidays. Nothing was wasted and the

volunteers benefitted! Nick Crick Nick Cosy in winter We have just purchased a small poly tunnel that should help to protect some of the more tender cultivars through the winter and give us a cosy potting up area. The apples are delicious and some of the late ones should keep till the spring. I don’t know why more of these varieties aren’t grown commercially, though Suffolk Pink is now stocked by Waitrose. Miggie Wyllie www.villagevoices.org.uk Page 9 November 2016 1-20 template Nov 16_vv 21/10/2016 20:50 Page 10

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Hollesley Primary School On the 27th of September, it was Year 3, 4, 5 and 6’s Stone Age to Iron Age day and we were all in fancy dress. Auduk, came in to teach us about the Stone Age period; Firstly we heard the beating of drums coming from the hall, we entered and saw a man dressed in a leather tunic with rabbit skins and flints. We joined in by tapping our knees and clapping. He showed us all information about the the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age. We were sorted into groups: the bears and the wolves. To start off with, the wolves were Neanderthals and bears were early humans. We then had to play a game named “trap the mammoth”; Auduk dressed up as a mammoth and we had to chase him into a sack. The bears won, but they got planning time, though the wolves had more fun! After that we were in our groups again after a quick explanation on our next activity; hunting and gathering. To hunt we had to throw javelins at a plastic deer and to gather we had to collect pictures of wild nuts, mushrooms and berries, if we picked up a poisonous one we lost a point and vice-versa. Next we made mini Stonehenge’s with 12 blocks in groups of 10 people. We had a blue block that represents the heel stone and 11 grey stones. We had to arrange the blocks in a “Henge” style and show Contributed teamwork and respect. Year 3, 4, 5 and 6’s Stone Age to Iron Age day Then we had a “massive” battle between Eloise, Nathan and Auduk; Eloise and Nathan had sling shots with sponge balls and Auduk had a sword made from bronze but Nathan kept tripping up as he didn’t know how to use a sling shot and Eloise was a pro at it from the first second she started. Obviously Nathan and Eloise managed to defeat Auduk easily! Finally we learnt how to skin and gut a deer which was very gruesome and you wouldn’t want to know about it, especially if you like deer. By Evie and Eloise A CELEBRATION OF COLOUR An exhibition and sale of one-off designs of wearable felt art; hand felted cushions; and rugs and throws made from Wensleydale fleece Thursday, 17th – Saturday 19th November 2016 from 10am – 4.30pm. Unitarian Chapel/Meeting House, Bridge Street, Framlingham www.villagevoices.org.uk Page 11 November 2016 1-20 template Nov 16_vv 21/10/2016 20:50 Page 12

From The Belfry September started with a wedding to ring for, then a week later a visiting band of ringers rang a full peal on our bells. They rang 5024 changes of Cassiobury Surprise Major in 2hrs 59mins which produced some excellent well-struck ringing. I have received several comments on how good the bells sounded.

No doubt the highlight of the month was the annual outing. One of the great pleasures of ringing is visiting other churches, meeting other ringers and experiencing other rings of bells quite often very different from our own.

This year along with several ringing friends we visited North Suffolk. We started with the 8 bells at Fressingfield, not the easiest to strike despite rehanging a few years ago, but we managed quite well. Then on to Weybread. 6 bells here in a round tower and welcomed by a local ringer. We finished the morning just over the border at Redenhall and the glorious peal of 8 bells, tenor 22cwt. These are lovely bells to ring and listen to.

Lunch was taken at the Sir Alfred Munnings Hotel back in Suffolk at Mendham, a very cosy establishment where we enjoyed a splendid meal, before walking just down the lane to ring on the 6 bells at All Saints church. During the ringing we entertained a party on an Alfred Munnings walking tour of the village. Whisset Church

Our last stop of the day was at Wissett, another round tower with an excellent ring of 6 bells. Our thanks to Claire for organising such an excellent day out. Roll on 2017!

In contrast October promises to be a fairly quiet month when we can concentrate on improving our own ringing skills and striking.

If you would like to find out more, and A well deserved lunch perhaps join us on our next outing, you will receive a friendly welcome at our regular Friday evening practices from 7.30 onwards.

Peter Harper Photos by Peter Harper

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Hollesley Parish Council How many bulbs will you count?

HPC would like to thank those who attended the Wild Flower and Bulb Planting working party on Saturday 24 th September. With special thanks to Pat Shannon, Laurie Forsyth, Jenny Maddock and Victoria and Ruby Fletcher; over 450 bulbs were planted in various locations and we hope they give a great show in the spring.

In addition to the bulbs, wild flower plugs and seeds have been planted in a special area within the Cemetery. This area has been established by Laurie Forsyth and we thank him for is knowledge and guidance. Drones near the Prison

Suffolk Police have asked us to pass on a message regarding drones near the HMP Warren Hill and Hollesley YOI. If you spot a drone close to either of these sites call 999 immediately and report what you have seen. Parish Council projects

If you don’t attend the Parish Council meetings you may wonder just what it is we do? Aside from day to day issues such as giving our opinion on planning applications, organising grass cutting and reporting highways issues, we are working on a number of projects at the moment.

Our main focus is on the Recreation Ground. We are working closely with the football clubs to tidy up the Pavilion and then to look at replacing it in the long term. We have also just received 3 quotes for resurfacing the carpark and in addition hope to install bicycle racks shortly. We have also recently set up a working group with the Village Hall Committee to look at the long term future for the hall and recreation ground (including improving access and new win - dows and doors).

Other projects include installing a new bus shelter at Duck Corner (this should be in place before Christmas), new street lights in The Street and Stebbings Lane, designating School Lane as a Quiet Lane and fundraising for the new village sign. Phew !

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

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For all your vehicle requirements Servicing and Repairs All makes and models Light Commercials 4x4 MOT Valeting Car Sales Tyre Fitting he Street, Boyton, Nr Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3LH Courtesy car Tel 01394 411712 Car Collection RMI ACCREDITED TO THE TRUST MY GARAGE SCHEME QUALITY SERVICE COMPETITIVELY PRICED Diagnostic Services Established over 30 years Opening Times: Mon- Fri 8.30am to 6.30pm Sat 9.00am to 1.00pm Closed Sundays

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Snow White This story comes from long ago When bedtime tales were all the go And so it was told of a wicked Queen And just how cruel she has been ......

This timeless story unfolds with magic mirrors, an evil queen and her dozy henchmen. The queen, furious that someone is more beautiful than her, sends Snow White out into the deep dark woods with her men. Their instructions are to dispose of her and bring back her heart as proof. They set off to the woods with her.

Lots of songs and dancing and little forest animals. Snow White finds her way to the little cottage belonging to the dwarfs, they take her in but the magic mirror tells the queen she has escaped and where she is. The queen sets off to find and kill her herself. Will the dwarfs help even if they know? Where is the Prince, will he save her?

Lots of laughter with the Yocals and talented cast, songs to join in and sing.

st rd 1 , 2nd, 3 & 4th December at Hollesley Village Hall Ticket prices: on the Door: Adults £8.00, Pensioners £6.00 and Child £4.50. Booked in advance: Adult £7.00, Pensioners £5.00 and child £3.50. Tickets available from the Box Office: 01394 411079 or Hollesley Village Stores.

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HOLLESLEY PRE-SCHOOL Chris Mann School Lane, Hollesley Painter and paper hanger Now from 18 months - 5 yrs 27 years experience We offer your child a unique environment to explore, develop and play For a free quote in purpose-built premises. please ring Qualified, experienced and friendly staff. 01728 687438 They will encourage and nurture your child 07941 262663 in the early stages of learning. Flexible hours to suit you and your child’s needs between 8.30am-3.30pm, term time. We have close links with Hollesley Primary School and other peninsula schools. 15 hours free funding is available for children aged 2-5. For more information or to arrange a visit please contact Janice or Lois 01394 410492 Charity No. 1021013

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Letters Dear Editor, You probably get lots of letters about tractor drivers! In my five mile commute to work and doing the school run this summer, I have seen six tractor drivers (all men in their early twenties) on mobile phones. This does not include two others clutching their ear on a supposedly hands free set. Often you see them holding their phone in their right hand at the same time as the the gear stick.

This is not saying that tractor drivers do this more than anyone else, but they can do exponentially more damage to lives. They are not in full control of an immensely powerful vehicle. Do they receive any education from the farmer?

A few weeks ago a tractor collided with a friend’s family car with the family inside it and wrote it off (a Landover - anything smaller would have been completely crushed). The driver was arrested for dangerous driving. He was not on his phone and not from Eastern Europe but it was his first day and he had not been trained properly, he didn’t look behind him and his indicators were not connected to the trailer.

Employers should be responsible for the education and training of their employees and ultimately held accountable for any dangerous driving and damage caused.

S. Anderson, Hollesley

Dear Editor Recently, several friends have been ill and in hospital. Once home, they were very slow to recover and unable to tend their beautiful gardens after years of hard work. It occurred to me that it must be very disheartening for anyone, of any age, to be physically incapable of maintaining their garden, and to be unable to afford a gardener. So sad to see the weeds take over and the grass grow too long for the mower. Surely it would aid someone’s recovery to still be able to enjoy their garden looking well cared for?

I volunteer through The Cinnamon Trust and walk dogs for people unable to exercise their dog for whatever reason and for however long. I’m not a gardener myself, and am fortunate enough to be able to pay someone else to do this for me. Does anyone know of any similar organisation that co- ordinates volunteers who are prepared to spend a couple of hours a week gardening for people in this situation? Perhaps those who have downsized and no longer have a garden to enjoy would welcome the opportunity to continue gardening under such circumstances?

Do people think this is a good idea please, and would anyone be interested in volunteering to help a few hours a week?

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Monday Music andlings 14 November 8.30 - 11.00pm samb at the Sorrel Horse • Boxed selection of various cuts Lof succulent meat Folk evening • Butchered and packed locally Vacuum-packed fresh or frozen with Rosewood and • Born and raised along the coast (Aldeburgh to Hollesley) Monday Music • Diet of marsh grass and 28 November vegetables 8.30 - 11.00pm Competitively priced at £65 for half Easy listening with and £130 for whole lamb Carpe Diem Please ring 01394 411425 or email awm@mortiers to place an order Further details from the Sorrel Horse or Woodbridge Library www.thesorrelhorse-shottisham.co.uk

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Boyton Parish Council Apple Pressing in Boyton The day started wet on 8th October, but the clouds moved away for our afternoon of apple pressing - and so we had a wonderful turnout of enthusiasts who gathered for a very productive juicing session.

Residents from Bawdsey, Shingle Street and Hollesley - as well as Boyton - brought their apples with them to spend a happy few hours chopping, scratting, pressing and bottling to make the most delicious juice to take home.

Boyton Parish Council is grateful to Waldringfield Allotment and Leisure Gardeners' Association who own the equipment. This association generously hires out the scratter and the press for a very modest fee and encourages its use by local communities - thus helping to retain and revive traditional ways of doing things. Boyton has organised these events for several years now and a number of the villagers are definitely showing great confidence in using these old skills. There is something very satisfying about working on a process from start to finish and knowing that people have come together for generations to carry out this same simple and satisfying activity. And perhaps that adds to the sense that ‘this is the best apple juice we’ve ever tasted’! Proposed Neighbourhood Watch Scheme for Boyton Do you live in Boyton? Would you be interested in joining a new Neighbourhood Watch Scheme? If so, please read on!

We live in a beautiful part of the countryside; a safe, peaceful pocket of rural Suffolk. But crime can strike anywhere and so it’s always worth remaining vigilant. It’s for this reason Boyton Parish Council is proposing to set up a village Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. The aim is simple; create an informal network of neighbours who look out for and report anything unusual or suspicious.

To get the scheme started, we need to gauge interest and find out how many households would be interested in taking part. If you live in Boyton and think you’d like to sign up to a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme, please email Jess on [email protected]. The Parish Council are keen to support the scheme, but hope to find co-ordinators from within the village to run it, so if you’re interested in joining a small team to help run the scheme, please do let us know. It should be relatively simple to set up and maintain, but we think it’ll be a community initiative very much worth having.

John Carpmael, Chair, Boyton Parish Council

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Boyton Bonfire and Fireworks On Sunday 6 November, Boyton are holding a village Bonfire and Fireworks event in the field at the top of Mill Lane, on the right hand side, beyond the turn for Pin Mill. Our thanks to Mortiers Farms for permission to use the site.

Please bring your contributions of burnable material for the site in advance of the 6th - a pile of bonfire material has been started on the site. Wood and trimmings from hedges are good, but please take care that no plastic or metal is brought to the site.

If you could help with a donation for fireworks, it will ensure a really good display. You can give a contribution to any member of Boyton parish council: Richard at Clock House, Gary at Chesterfield Lodge, Kate at The Old Post Office, Jess at Ayanday, Ali or John at The Smithy. If you would like to bring some nibbles to share, they always go down well too! Many thanks in advance for your support. Contributed

The bonfire will be lit at 6 pm and the firework display will start at 6.30 pm. Everyone is welcome - hope to see you there!

John Carpmael, Chair, Boyton Parish Council Oil Syndicate After recent trials and excellent feedback we are continuing with Framtrade as our sole supplier who are willing to take orders for our syndicate three times a year - end Nov/Mar/July for delivery shortly afterwards.

I have updated the website accordingly with contact details: www.BoytonSuffolk.org.uk

NB. The oil prices have seen a steady rise this year and now hovering in mid to high 30ppl +VAT as shown in the www.boilerjuice.com chart. If you need oil in the mean time you will have to order on your own. Thanks to all syndicate members, past and future, for taking part and helping us all to benefit by clubbing together.

Andrew Cassy, Chair, Boyton Community Group www.BoytonSuffolk.org.uk

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Wild Boyton Update Last month I wrote about the plans to look in more depth at the wonderful wildlife in Boyton. It is really amazing what you can find if you look closely! Our recent exciting discoveries include the huge but extremely docile Convolvulus Hawk-moth and a Western Conifer Seed Bug, both pictured. The latter is a native of the west coast of America, so seems a pretty extraordinary record! It first appeared in Europe in 1999, probably imported on timber. It has spread steadily and the first in the UK was found in 2007. The first record for Suffolk came the following year, and it is now widespread so it clearly likes the conditions here.

If you find, see or hear anything in Boyton that you’re not sure what it is, please get in touch and I’ll try to help (if outside the parish, still get in touch and I’ll pass it on to a more local contact).

Courtesy of a grant from The Greenprint Forum, Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB Development Fund, the East Suffolk Partnership and Suffolk Coastal District Council to Boyton Parish Council, I am organising a couple of FREE events, open to all, bringing in experts to help find and identify different aspects of Boyton’s wildlife.

Fungus Foray: on Saturday 29 October at 10.00am, meeting at the end of track 10 in Boyton Block (opposite Scotland Fen, just over Boyton crossroads on the way to Woodbridge), or meet at the village hall at 9.30am if you would like a lift to the meeting place. We’ll go on to Boyton Marshes RSPB reserve, probably finishing at around 1.00pm.

Mini-beasts (beetles, bugs and the like): on Saturday 5 November at 9.30am , meeting at the church hall. We will work our way down to Boyton Marshes RSPB Reserve, looking at some gardens on the way. If you would like to find out what treasures you have hidden in your garden, get in touch and we’ll try to include that during the day.

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Hollesley Gardening Club In September we had a lively AGM on completion of another varied and successful year. This was followed by an interesting and entertaining gardening-based quiz which was compiled by Sue and Lorraine.

At the time of writing we’re looking forward to the orchid workshop.

On November 23rd we have Helen Worvill speaking on The 4 Seasons Garden. I’m sure this will give us inspiration and new ideas for next year.

Why not come and join us? Bowls Club, 7.30pm. Members free. Non-members

£3. Robin Wade Robin Campsis

The Community Garden Working Party is on November 19th 1 to 4pm. This will be the last one for the year, so we’ll just be tidying up for the winter rest.

Robin Wade

FINE CELL WORK News from Father Christmas EXHIBITION 11:30 & 14:30: Talk - Needlework in prison and the elves by a Fine Cell Work volunteer who teaches in a Suffolk prison, and Victoria Gillies, MD Just to let you all know that we of Fine Cell Work Friday 25 November, 10:00 - 16:00 will be coming to visit you all on By The Crossways, Kelsale, IP17 2PL Christmas day morning so watch CUSHIONS AND GIFTWARE HANDMADE IN PRISON Come to our out for more details in your next sale to see for yourself the unique work produced by over 500 prisoners in 32 edition. prisons across the UK and start your Christmas shopping.

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RDA News HELP

As you already know from last month's blog, Hollesley Riding and Driving is staying at Pettistree Hall Farm, Sutton for the next few months while our new premises are made ready for us at Clopton Green. All very exiting but a huge challenge!

We have gone through several months of uncertainty, during which time, we have lost some of our helpers. This makes it very difficult to organise enough help with the classes to maintain the high standard of safety needed. Unless we have the correct number of helpers for each client and each horse, we have to cancel the class, sometimes at the very last minute. This of course greatly upsets our clients leading to misunderstandings especially with our more severely handicapped clients who cannot understand the rules and regulations of safety. This can cause unpleasantness and disappointment as the clients have often looked forward all week for their contact with the horses and the feeling of freedom it gives them. Some clients’ behaviour can be quite difficult, but when they realise where they are going to, their attitude changes and a sense of calm takes over. Close proximity to horses seems to create a mutual rapport and understanding, acting as a positive influence on the behaviour of our clients.

So we would appeal to you, if you have some free time and would like to fill it with something very worthwhile, please telephone our office on 01394 410014. You would be most welcome. No experience with disabled clients or horses is required; we will give any training that might be needed. Our horses are very placid and we even have a kitchen to make a welcome cup of coffee!

We are very grateful for the financial support the centre receives. A week ago, helped by RDA carers as stewards, Poplar Park Equestrian Centre held a fund raiser for us, a special event over low key show jumps and cross country. This was very helpful to the participants who wanted to gain experience and see what these competitions are all about - very professional but without too much pressure. There was an entry fee of course and Poplar Park were able to make a very welcome donation to our funds.

We really hope that you might be inspired to offer your help and look forward to hearing from you!

Isobel Lilley Office Number 01392 4100114

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Letters continued Dear Editor Following the article and letters about aircraft noise, I wish to put another point of view.

Firstly, whether that noise is actually a nuisance. I think there is little doubt that is the case. Focussing particularly on the noise from helicopters, it is well- documented that it is a very complex noise producing a sound wave pulse created by the repetitive rotary motion of the air being displaced by the blade surface. The actual noise depends upon a number of factors, including the action the helicopter is executing, so for example, a ‘Blade Vortex Impulsive’ noise results from trails generated at the rotor tips when the helicopter is de - scending. All this is separate from the noise created by the engine and gearbox.

There have been occasions when I’ve had to come in from the garden with a headache after several hours of helicopters circling the area. By contrast, I found the noise from the A400M less of a nuisance. That is not to say that was not an annoyance or that other noise, such as dogs barking, is not also a nuisance, just that helicopter noise is particularly annoying.

There is also unlikely to be a consensus as to whether the current level of military training is necessary. We live in an era of unprecedented peace. The period since the Second World War has, in historical terms, been remarkably free of conflict and increasingly so (for a full and detailed analysis of the history of violence and humanity: Steven Pinker ‘The Better Angels of Our Nature’). However, accepting that some level of military training is necessary, is this area subject to a disproportionate level of training? All three of the letter-writers seem to take the view that it is to be expected near an airfield and our ‘wide open spaces’ are the best places to use. On the first point, it should be noted that the use of the airfield at Woodbridge has changed a lot over the years. Its use as an American base ended in 1993 and it was not until 2006 that it was split between Rock Barracks, home to a regiment of the Royal Engineers, and Woodbridge Airfield. Since then the airfield has been used by the Army Air Corp, and it is their Apache helicopters that we see and hear.

Do we really only see ‘open spaces’ as areas to be used and despoiled? We live in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, designated in part because of its tranquillity - an important factor in tourism, a vital part of the local economy. Having helicopters circling overhead when you are trying to enjoy your holiday must affect your enjoyment and the likelihood that you’ll return or recommend this part of the Suffolk coast as a destination. However, there is a more funda - mental issue: if it is not possible to have peace and quiet in this part of the UK, then where? And what sort of world do we live in if we feel that it is necessary and appropriate to use our few remaining natural spaces as military training areas?

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From our Country Kitchen Cinnamon Apple Cake (serves 4-6) This is a very useful recipe as you don’t need eggs. It makes a delicious dessert and if there is any left over you can use it for afternoon tea.

Ingredients

9 oz Plain Flour 4 oz Butter 1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda 12 oz Cooked Apple ( from 1 1/2 lb 1 tsp Cinnamon of cooking apples) 1/2 tsp Salt 2 tbsp treacle 7 oz Caster Sugar 5 oz sultanas Method

Pre-heat the oven to 180 C / Gas 4 Grease a 8 inch high sided cake tin and line with baking parchment. Cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Mix in the apple sauce and treacle. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda, spice and salt into the mixture and beat well. Fold in the sultanas. Pour the mix into cake tin and bake for approxi- mately 45 minutes until the cake is firm to the touch.

Pauline Austerfield

Footpaths The Rights of Way Committee meeting on 10 October considered the Application from HPC to instate the Black Ditch route to Box Farm footpath as a Public Right of way. The committee voted 5 to 4 in favour of application (despite Definitive Map Officers recommendation to reject) based on the weight of user evidence. Thanks to all those that submitted evidence, attended and spoke.

If, as expected, land owners object, a public hearing will take place and the Inspector will decide whether the path will be added to the definitive map. The Inspector will take evidence from parishioners.

If you have experience of walking this route, particularly between 1977 and 1982, or have experience that will help the Inspector decide if this route has been continually used for twenty years prior to 1997, please contact Tom Daly on the Parish Council.

Tom Daly, Footpaths Officer, Hollesley Parish Council.

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Alderton Parish Council Pollinator Patch

Alderton Parish councillors have agreed to transform the north-east corner of the recreation ground into a Pollinator Patch. The idea behind Pollinator Patches is for it to be run as a community project, thereby bringing people together to increase the number of nectar rich plants available for all pollinators; including bees, hover- flies, and butterflies, the numbers of which have dropped radically and one reason is the loss of food and habitat. This has a huge impact on food production because hundreds of plants rely on pollination by insects. Plants have been selected that will provide an all year round nectar source, very important for the full lifecycle of the pollinators, which in turn will help to pollinate flowers, fruit and vegetables in the local area. The area of the recreation ground chosen is an ideal site as it can be viewed and enjoyed easily by the public...

The plants will consist of: 100 bulbs including Snowdrop, crocus, Wild Daffodil and Winter Aconite. 58 wildflower plug plants including Vetch, Campion, Clover, Trefoil, Primrose, Cowslip, Scabious, Bedstraw, Heather and Bellflower etc. 9 shrubs including Dogwood, Privet, Wild Rose and Buckthorn. Canes and spirals provided. Yellow Rattle seed This flower helps to reduce the amount of grass in the area which will allow the other flowers to flourish. We plan to meet at the pavilion on the recreation ground on Sunday 6 November at 10 a.m. to start the work. Help is required to construct a fence and plant bulbs and wildflower plug plants. Bring a trowel and enthusiasm, all ages welcome. Tea, biscuits and instructions provided.

Any questions contact Robin 411733. More bulbs and shrubs to be planted early in 2017.

Allotments

There are two small allotments still available on the new site between Mill Hoo and Beach Lane. It is hoped to create a water catchment area during the winter thereby providing rainwater on site. No charge will be made until April 2017 so if interested - act now by contacting the parish clerk for details.

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Dog waste It has been brought to the attention of the council that an irresponsible dog walker has been throwing bags of dog waste into a resident’s garden. There are ample bins for dog waste so there is no excuse for this despicable behaviour. It is a shame if one person should ruin the reputation of the many responsible dog owners in our village.

Turkey and Tinsel

There will be a Christmas lunch for older residents of Alderton on Friday 9 December in the village hall. Watch out for the list in the Post Office and please add your name if you would like to attend. Transport is available if necessary. Coffee morning Sunday 11 December from 10 am there will be a coffee morning in Alderton village hall with a chance to visit Santa in his grotto! Further details next month.

Joy Andrews, Clerk to Alderton Parish Council. [email protected]

01394 411596

Restaurant Review – The Alderton Swan When we moved to Alderton three years ago, our pub was a little disappointing. The Indian takeaways were not bad but the atmosphere lacked something. That has now all changed and we have a restaurant offering food as good as anything I have eaten anywhere in Suffolk. The building has had a major makeover and the full beauty of this ancient building has been revealed in a very tasteful and stylish manner. The Spanish chef from Zaragoza, Justo San Nicolas, has created a very international flavour to the cuisine, (every second Tuesday, authentic Spanish tapas are served) but not at the expense of English fare. And the prices are really reasonable. Lorna and I have eaten at the Swan at least four times now and we look forward to many more visits. To have a restaurant of this quality within walking distance is a rare privilege in a rural location like ours. Some of my favourite from the current menu (which changes regularly): Starters – £7.50 Piquillo peppers with a stuffing of black pudding gratinated with a parmesan béchamel Mains Fillet of pork tenderloin, wrapped in smoked streaky bacon served with rustic parmentier potatoes and an Adnams Broadside and grain mustard jus – £14.00 Desserts - £6.00 Rich sticky toffee pudding, with butterscotch sauce (sounds pretty normal but is simply amazing! Not too huge and garnished with a slice of caramel) Nick Crick

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Frank Berry 1932 – 2016 Some of you will recognise Frank Berry in this lovely photo of him at Bawdsey. He and his wife Barbara had spent the last 20 years living in Hollesley and they truly loved it here. Frank could often be seen out and about taking photos of the local fauna and wildlife. Frank retired here after working as stud manager for Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid al Maktoum at his Aston Upthorpe Stud in Oxfordshire for some 20 years. He continued his love of horses by spending many happy hours with Mike Daniell at his driving yard, even assisting with funerals on occasions. Frank always said he had such a sombre face, he was perfect for leading a funeral procession with Mike driving the horses. They made a great team. Frank retained his interest in the horse racing world, and was still called upon to use his expertise to advise potential buyers at Tattersall’s Sales, something he loved doing. Frank and Barbara moved to Suffolk to be nearer their daughter, Julie, and because this particular area gave them such a variety of wildlife and countryside to enjoy. Frank loved to get up very early and go into the forest or onto the heath, set up his little hide, and film the deer, foxes, badg- ers and many birds. He would return

home and produce videos then dvds, Kate Waddington Kate by adding commentary and music to Frank at Bawdsey his films. He would submit his photos for this magazine and occasionally competitions. To me, Frank was the David Attenborough of his day! His vast knowledge of the various birds and wildlife around made him such a very interesting person to chat to.

Once, I came across a deer, trapped by its leg in a fence in the forest. Despite the rain, Frank came with a couple of friends and helped to free the poor creature. Frank sat on the wet ground, massaging the leg, and by the time the man arrived to shoot the deer, Frank said that he thought there was no perma- nent damage done. The man said that if, when Frank released the deer it seemed ok, he’d put his gun away, but if it was limping or looked in pain at all, he’d have to shoot it. Frank let the deer go, and we’ve never seen it since!

Frank had lovely little anecdotes about his life working with horses. Before he became so ill, several of his friends begged him to write a book about all his experiences, but he simply replied that no-one would believe him! Cass Davies www.villagevoices.org.uk Page 31 November 2016 21-40 template Nov 16_vv 21/10/2016 18:23 Page 12

Hollesley WI Seven members, of Hollesley WI, including myself, were missing from the September meeting. We were on an exciting trip to New York, where we visited the 9/11 memorial and exhibition, The Statue of Liberty, where some of us climbed 192 steps just to reach the plinth on which the amazing lady stood, Ellis Island and more. Our hotel was in Brooklyn and from the rooftop garden bar we could sit back on cosy sofas and admire the fantastic Manhattan Skyline and when it was lit up at night it was truly magical. Sailing home on the Queen Mary 2 was an absolute joy. It was more than any one of us could have imagined. Thanks to Gerry Bathe who did all the organising from start to finish, whilst we sat back and let her!

The Federation is hoping to put a book together of WI tablecloths. Many of the cloths are very old and still in use, as is ours. Meryl Montague, our acting President did some research and discovered that ours had been made by founder member Vera Middleditch. Now in her nineties and living in a residential home in Stowmarket. Meryl was able to visit her along with Vera’s son and brother, villager Derek Andrews. Vera’s face lit up when she saw the tablecloth and remem-bered stitching it when she was in her early twenties. We are very proud that the cloth is spread on the top table every month

and is still as good as new. Meryl Montague Meryl Vera Middleditch with her tablecloth

We are looking forward to our next meeting when Liz Harper, a daughter of one of our members, will talk about her life behind the scenes of The Royal Albert Hall. As many of us have attended National WI AGMS in that illustrious place we are eager to hear about its history and more.

We are a very lively WI and if you have an interest in either coming as a visitor or wish to join, please ring me. My number is at the back of Village Voices under local contacts.

Jane Collier

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Tools with a Mission Tools with a Mission were very grateful for the £105 raised at the recent tea party at ‘Dranrab’. Thank you so much everyone who came or donated. Hazel Garnham was the lucky winner of the two tickets for the eastern Angles Christmas Show.

Tools with a Mission are always looking for no longer used tools, typewriters, sewing machines and knitting machines to renovate and send abroad to transform the lives of people in need. They also need material, wool and haberdashery items to make into sewing kits. Should you feel inspired to volunteer at the headquarters in Ipswich renovating tools or making up kits, there are at least three Hollesley residents who do that. So if you have anything to donate or are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Keith Bailey on 411305. Di Barnard

Welcome Club Welcome Club members recently acquired a Kurling set - where the ‘stones’ are easy to self-propel or move with a stick towards the target. As soon as it arrived we tried it out and had great fun. The funds for the Kurling set came from a grant from Suffolk Coastal District Councillor, Christine Block’s support for the project, topped up by a donation received from the Gardening Club and we are most grateful.

If you would like to come and have a go, please come and see us on the 1st or 3rd Tuesday between 2 and 4pm where we can usually be found

at the Village Hall, which incidentally y has an excellent floor for a game of a Kurling. You will be very welcome. Diana Barnard, Treasurer of

Welcome Club. Gr Cheryl Kurlers in action CRAFT FAIR In aid of The St Elizabeth Hospice Tuesday 15th November 2016 10.00am – 3.00pm Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge. Entrance £3.00 to include coffee and homemade cake.

Mrs Anne Barratt, Woodbridge Friends of St Elizabeth Hospice, 382815

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Book Corner

If you run a book club, let me know what book you are reading and I will write a summary to encourage others to read it as well. Boyton has sent me their book information this month and I have included a summary Gerry Bathe

Boyton Village Book Club Group If you enjoy reading for pleasure, why not join our small, friendly group? We meet bi-monthly and a warm welcome is guaranteed to all new members!

Our next meeting is on Friday 25 November at 7.30pm to discuss:

The Third Man by Graham Greene (written in 1949) Many people will recall reading this book but it is worth revisiting. It has been usggested that it was written as a screenplay to become a movie! It is also said that this is Green at his best.

The plot: Rollo Martins, incurable ladies’ man and author of trashy novels set on The Wild West, accepts an invitation from his best friend Harry Lime and arrives in Vienna just in time to attend his funeral. But what’s really happened? Seemingly an accident, but testimony from eyewitnesses and Harry’s new friends are, to tell the truth, not credible . So Rollo, like a noble sheriff from his own stories decides to solve the mystery. Well, easier said than done! With empty pockets, friendless in a strange city it seems to be practically impossi- ble. But as one says, ‘fortune favours fools’ and Rollo gains time, accommodation and some money. So he goes into town ...

For more information of Boyton Book Club including venue details, please call: Pat on 07763 172 185 or email: [email protected]

Pat Pajak

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Roy Harper 40 years service Roy was born at Shingle Street on 9 January 1947 He was an only child. He has been in the building trade since leaving School working in local building firms. then going self employed. His main trade is a bricklayer. At the age of 69 he is still working and there are no signs of retiring.

He has many hobbies including bowls, pigeon racing, horse racing - he has a share in a horse. His love of singing has led him to play in many local bands and his latest venture is joining a vocal choir in Woodbridge. In hope of making his first million, he has also gone door to door selling Avon, Bettaware, Kleeneze, and health products. He drew the line at Ann Summers products we believe. He has spent many an hour at Sea with other members of the team fishing for herring and cod.

In June 1976, Roy joined the infamous Shingle Street Coastguard, known as the "Pirates" at HQ. Under the Command of the late Eric Andrews, Shingle Street was renowned for its colourful characters and antics and Roy is one with his sense of humour and uncontrollable giggles when things go wrong.

Not afraid of being to the point but also a laugh a minute and unfazed by anything or anyone. Even Ann Robinson when he appeared on the quiz show You are the Weakest Link.

Soon after Roy joined he was involved in the Rescue of four German crew members from the coaster “Harlestrand” grounded at East Lane where we believe Breeches Buoy was used for the last time in Gale 8 winds and heavy snow.

Contributed Roy receiving his long service award from HM Coastguard

Roy was made up to Deputy Station Officer in recent years and was gutted to hear that the Station at Shingle Street was to be sold off by the Government. Roy was a stalwart in campaigning to keep it open and after 5 years it was announced! The Station finally closed.

However, Roy has shown much enthusiasm in getting the new site up and running and maintaining the traditional Shingle Street team spirit. There is always smiles and laughter when Roy is about. In October 2003, at the grand old age of 56 he married Jenny who supports him 100% in everything he does.

Peter Sproxton

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The Greyhound Inn

Stewart and Louise welcome you to The Greyhound Inn, Pettistree, near Wickham Market. Chef Louise handcrafts the seasonal menu using locally sourced ingredients with a hint to their Scottish roots. Stewart serves a selection of local ales and an expanding array of single malt whiskies www.greyhoundinnpettistree.co.uk The Street, Pettistree, IP13 0HP [email protected] 01728 746451

HO Glebe House Residential Home, BE US

LE E Hollesley,Woodbridge 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 staff • 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 36 November 2016 www.villagevoices.org.uk 21-40 template Nov 16_vv 21/10/2016 18:23 Page 17

Oh deer Everyone loves deer - beautiful, noble, shy creatures, We can spot them frequently in the local woodlands, particularly at night. Herds of up to 50 deer have been seen in the woods beyond Poplar Park. Residents of Rectory Road can see more deer grazing on the Suffolk Punch Trust’s land opposite.

In these parts we get four kinds of deer: red, fallow, roe and muntjak. I have not seen any roe deer locally, but the other three abound. When I first moved here, a fallow-deer hind would rest in front of my greenhouse. My neighbour generously allows them free access to her very large garden. Visiting children think it is rather cool to have a deer park next door.

Eventually I had a couple of gates installed which kept the big deer out of the back garden. They still snack on the plants at the front but I can live with that.

The muntjak, however, are more the size of a rather inelegant medium-sized dog. They

are solitary except during the mating season. Laurie Forsyth Laurie For such modest-sized creatures, they are Muntjak ridiculously voracious. I speak with a certain amount of passion, because I cannot keep them out of my newly established back garden - new shrubs chomped to extinction; my replacement camellia now in a Fort Knox of wire mesh; emerging tulips bitten off at ground level; a dozen sunflowers gone the morning after planting; all my pansies systematically beheaded. The new roses survived only because each of them is in a forbidding wire cage.

So I am an expert on plants that muntjak detest. My garden is bulging with lavender, thyme, rosemary, box and various plants with grey-green leaves that can defend themselves. For the spring, daffodils, which no deer will touch, but I would also like some colourful summer flowers and a few vegetable beds.

So to achieve this, I put chicken wire behind the gate and fences. The visits stopped. I started revising my planting schedule. But only a few weeks later the depredations resumed. A muntjak, apparently, is capable of squeezing through a hole only six inches in diameter. As the nights draw in and I hear their mating calls, I imagine ever more muntjak setting up home in my garden and eating everything in sight.

So what now? Install higher and denser fences (pricey)? Source some lion’s poo (apparently a brilliant deer deterrent)? Perhaps other Village Voices' readers have found a solution. Any helpful suggestions? Barbara Coulter

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Telephone: Alderton 01394 411641 & Orford 01394 450315 www. thepeninsulapractice.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 Please note when a surgery is closed during the day, your call will be automati- cally transferred to the other site without the need to re-dial. Helping Yourself to Health We would like to thank our PPG for helping us organise the open day last month and also to thank all the patients for attending. Flu Clinics Please ring Reception to book an appointment for your flu vaccination. Surgery Closures Wednesday 23rd November 2016 13.30 – 18.30 GP Education & Training

At Woodbridge Football Club on Saturday 12th November at 6.30pm, the Hog Roast Runners, will be returning to the track and individuals will be able to place their bets on their favourite, and hope that their oinker makes it first over the line, in a Pig vs Pig race! Tickets cost £5pp or £15 for a family/group of 4 including a bacon or ploughman’s butty!!! Local companies also can get involved, with 3 different levels of race sponsorship available from £25 in advance. For more information on sponsorship and tickets, please contact Home-Start on 01473621104 or visit www.homestarteastsuffolk.org.uk Page 38 November 2016 www.villagevoices.org.uk 21-40 template Nov 16_vv 21/10/2016 18:23 Page 19

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

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The Garage, The Street , Hollesley