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Interior of Badingham Church by Bridget Heriz Aug & Sep 2014

1 BADINGHAM DIARY

Maypole - Walk Wed 13th August Call 638257 for details

Village Supper Tue 19th August White Horse 7.30pm

WI Thu 28th August Village Hall 7.30pm

Harvest Festival & BBQ Sun 7th September Church 11am

Maypole Wed 10tth September Call 638257 for details

BCC Committee Meeting Thu 11tth September Village Hall 7.30pm

SHCT Cycle Ride Sat 13th September Call 638010 for details

Village Supper Tue 16tth September White Horse 7.30pm

WI Thu 25th September Village Hall 7.30pm

Playschool Jumble Sale Sat 4th October Riverside Centre 1pm

Village Quiz Tue 7th October White Horse 8pm

BCC Autumn Social Sat 18th October Village Hall 9.30-11.30

Latest Village News & Events Check for updates on www.badingham.org.uk All the latest news will be posted here Don’t forget to tell Carl when you have news or events that you need to publicise: [email protected]

Always grateful for your contributions: stories, memories and pictures. So, please start scribbling! Remember, I can only print what I am sent so if you need help, ideas or publicity for an event don’t forget to let me know. The copy deadline for the next Echo is: 15th September Please send news, articles etc to: Tish King T: 01728 638259 Email : [email protected]

2 Notes from the Editor

Last Sunday afternoon we sat under umbrellas for our picnic tea but, as Ann said, it was most enjoyable and the weather could have been much worse . Most definitely, after the thunder, lightning and hail storm that has just passed through this Sunday afternoon.

We started harvest earlier in the week, so this copy of the Echo has been rather rushed - I’ll apologise for any typos now! Thank you to everyone who has sent in their news for this month’s Echo; it is always much appreciated. Susan and Paul have updated me with new bus timetables, so please check those before planning a journey.

We were sorry to hear that Monica’s mum, Ruby Nickols passed away last week. Ruby was 94 years and had only recently moved from Badingham. She would often come out to give us a wave when some- one was working on the field opposite. If you see me on the fields in the next few weeks, I’ll be trying to remember how the gears go on each of the tractors. I’m sure they are different on every single one!

As well as the picnic, I know many of you have enjoyed the fete, church afternoon tea, playschool fundraisers and village supper in the past weeks. When you have a chance, do join in these get-togethers and if ever you can offer help, I know it would be really welcome. I hear three new volunteers have come forward to join the church flower rota - there are lots of different ways you can support village life.

Best wishes, Tish

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3 BADINGHAM

FANTASTIC! – that describes this year’s BCC Fete at the White Horse Pub. The weather was perfect, the venue and hosts, Lisa & Mark, were exceptional and a huge THANK YOU to everyone who had a stall, donated cakes and prizes etc and turned up to support us. Thanks also to everyone who helped with tents, tables and chairs, to Abbie King who produced the posters, to Victor Warne who manned the PR system and to the owners of the vintage cars who let them be admired on the day. A sum of £550 was raised and a great deal of fun was had by all. The White Horse Bale Race proved a popular new event – many thanks to Rob Welham for organising this – a great idea Rob. The winner was Ben Porter-Hardy who won a meal for two at the Pub – thank you to Mark & Lisa. Runner-up was Tom Welham whose meal for two was sponsored by the BCC. Congratulations to Ben and Tom – we hope you and your girlfriends enjoyed the meals. The weather was not so kind to us for the Village Picnic but there was a great atmosphere even though we were sheltering under umbrellas as we sat on our deckchairs. There is another long list of people to thank including: Ÿ Jonathan for allowing us use of the churchyard for the picnic Ÿ The Mowing Team who keep the churchyard so neat and tidy: Rita, Rosemary, Cecil, Cedric, John, Merlin, Terence Ÿ Margot for producing posters to spread the word in the village Ÿ Premier Toilets for lending us their facilities Ÿ Steve Hambling for his delicious catering – the sausage rolls and chocolate eclairs were especially moreish Ÿ Wynne for all the catering arrangements Ÿ Gerry & Roger for erecting the tent to protect our feast from the elements Someone kindly left a donation in the clingfilm box - thank you, it was greatly appreciated. Our next committee meeting is on 11th September at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. We’d be very pleased to welcome you if you would like to join our team. Pauline Skevington, Chairman

4 BADINGHAM Coffee Morning & Autumn Social at the Village Hall Saturday 18th October 9.30 to 11.30am * Raffle * Cake Stall * * Bacon Butties * * Tea & Coffee * ... and a good chance for a natter Everyone welcome!

Little Ernie results June winner Alfred Hoffman No. 74 July winner Raymond Dearing No. 56 If you would like to join Little Ernie, you will find a section on the BCC subscription forms which we will send out with the next Echo

5 HARVEST FESTIVAL & BBQ LUNCH

Harvest Festival this year will be at 11am

on Sunday 7th September

in Saint John the Baptist Church, Badingham

It will be followed by a BBQ lunch in the churchyard at 12.30 / 1 pm

If the weather us not very good we will BBQ just the same and eat our lunch in the church - there will be something for children to play with

Tickets are not needed and there will be no charge but there will be a donation plate to help with the cost

If you think you will be joining us it would be helpful to know so that we have some idea of numbers but please do not be afraid to just turn up

Ann - 638288 or Carol - 638352

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You do not have to come to both, if you would like to come to The Harvest Festival but not the BBQ that's fine. If you would like to come to the BBQ and not the Harvest Festival, that's fine. If you would like to come to both that's great.

Do join us if you can - everyone is very welcome

************************************************************** Badingham Church dates for your diary:-

Friday 10th October 2014 - We will be holding a Beetle Drive and Supper in the village hall. Look out for details nearer the time.

A reminder that we will have our usual Christmas Sale and Coffee Morning in on Saturday 15th November 2014.

6 Shoe Box Appeal

First I must apologise for not writing after last Christmas’ collection. Thank you to those who generously filled boxes. We were able to deliver 28 boxes to the collection point in .

Now, once again that time of the year is coming around. The 2014 Link to Hope[Link Romania] leaflets arrived a few weeks back and I hope to get them into our Churches during August.

I will need the completed boxes by October 31st

Thank you, Sue Olanczuk

Calling all keen cyclists

This year’s Cycle Ride for the Historic Churches Trust takes place on Saturday 13th September

Sponsor forms are available from Geoff Moore Phone 638010 or Mob 07740 368885

In recent years we have had less people cycling for Badingham Church. I do hope a few more will join us this year.

BADINGHAM CHURCH FAMILY SERVICES

Family services take place in Badingham Church on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 10am, lasting about 30 mins and followed by tea, coffee and biscuits. The services are very child-friendly and we hope carry a message for us all. Do join us if you can - everyone is very welcome.

7 Badingham Women’s Institute was first started by a group of local women & girls on 7th June 1946. The old archived records make entertaining and interesting reading and give an insight into the life of Badingham and local women over the past 68 years.

Our current 28 members celebrated the 68th birthday in style as usual this year, but we have a dilemma of succession facing us, in that we have no one coming forward to take on the roles of President and Secretary for 2015. Many of our existing members have carried out these roles in the past, some for a year or two and others for far longer, so there is a wealth of experience waiting to be tapped.

Without a President and Secretary at the helm, it will not be possible for Badingham WI to continue into 2015 and beyond.

So if you consider this a shame, why not become involved perhaps jointly with another and help keep Badingham WI alive.

If you think the Women’s Institute is just jam & Jerusalem the answer is a definite NO. Have a look at the website www.thewi.org.uk to see what opportunities are there for members. Apart from Facebook & Twitter, there is also a members’ only website that provides information, training, a craft area and much more.

The WI in was formed in 1915 and will hold its centenary celebrations next year. To date it has over 212,000 members in more than 6600 WIs.

For more information, please contact

Joan Overett - 01728 638902 email [email protected] or

Joyce Probert - 01728 638178 email [email protected]

8 Tables of up to six people (£2 per person) Proceeds to local organisations

No quiz nights during August or September October 7th – St. John’s Church Amounts raised at recent quizzes

9 Jumble Sale Saturday 4th October at 1 o'clock Riverside Centre, Stratford St. Andrew in aid of Badingham Playschool Please come along and grab a bargain Donations of quality jumble gratefully received on the day or in advance to Badingham Playschool

The Nursery School at Badingham Village Hall, IP13 8JS

Providing Quality, Affordable Day Care for children aged 3 months to 5 years Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Offering flexible hours between 8.30am - 4pm We accept grant funding for 2, 3 & 4 year olds Holiday Clubs available For more information about Holiday Clubs or for your child to join Playschool please contact Michele on 01728 638804 / 638776 [email protected]

http://badinghamplayschool.weebly.com BADINGHAM STAY & PLAY Parent and Toddler Group at Badingham Village Hall Tuesdays 10am ‘til 11.30am term times £2 a family

12 BADINGHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Sonja Russell, Head Co-Ordinator Tel: 01728 638268

I have written to our Police and Crime BURGLARIES: Commissioner, Tim Passmore, thanking BADINGHAM – 21st/22nd May between him for all his hard work and for listening 10.30pm and 6am: galvanised metal to the 4,000+ people who campaigned combi trailer with brand new white to save our Control Room in Police HQ wheels carrying 12ft blue and white . I would also like to thank sailing dinghy stolen from a driveway Tony and Jean Kelk, NHW co-ordinators, onto the A1120. The trailer was found for their support on this issue. Our and returned. Where is the dinghy? Can Control Room is a huge asset to the you help? Contact Suffolk Police on 101 community we cannot and must not lose LE/14/493 it,ever! th th TRAFFIC PARKING () – 27 /28 May: cash, 3 This was made a Priority, made at a handbags, Panasonic camera and police meeting back in January. I cannot silverware (jugs, salt + pepper shakers, say there is much difference in the park- ashtray, goblet set and tea caddy). ing and traffic situation in the High - 25th May: break-in at a Street. There is a stark warning for peo- home on the A1120 Road; ple with or without blue badges - parking nothing taken. indiscriminately, such as on zig-zag lines, is highly dangerous and is an – 26th May: brick shed at a immediately endorsable offence. Before farm near Swan Green, Cratfield broken someone gets hurt or killed, it needs to into and a fibreglass-handled axe be stopped. stolen. Call 101 ref LE/14/519. REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY th th Please could you all report suspicious DENNINGTON – 27 /29 May: patio happenings. There a dedicated Rural door smashed to gain entry to property Crime Officer and team based at Hales- on Saxtead Road – nothing appears to worth, Business and landowners and have been taken. Call 101 ref LE/14/523 members of the public need to alert SNAPE – 29th/30th May: two homes police when they are suspicious of peo- broken into, Church Rd. 40" Samsung ple or vehicles. Give as much detail as TV and a wireless weather station stolen. you can – the police have access to automatic number plate recognition ALDEBURGH: outboard engines stolen (ANPR) technology which helps locate from a boatyard at Slaughden Quay - a offenders. Call 101 with information or if Suzuki DF50 50ph and a Suzuki 25ph. a crime is in progress dial 999. Ref: LE/14/459. 11 TEENAGE DRIVERS - Did you know SCHOOL BURGLARIES - two men teenage drivers are involved in almost have been caught (the third defendant one in eight road accidents involving has yet to plea) to conspiracy to commit injury? Results from a 5 year survey burglary. The offences took place be- show nearly 12% of injuries or deaths tween August 2012 and May 2013. happened with someone aged 17 - 19 Easton and Bramfield were among a at the wheel. Yet this age group makes long list of schools targeted. 320 lap- up only 1.5% of licensed drivers. Rural tops, computers and Apple iMacs were areas had the worst accident figure – taken from 30 schools. We wait to hear I’m not surprised after witnessing some more but thankfully Dennington is safe. awful driving lately. It’s no wonder the insurance is so high. HEATING OIL - check with your insurer that you are not only insured for fuel HANDS-FREE - Drivers who use mo- thefts, but also any oil seepages, either bile phones whiling driving are four through wear and tear or deliberately times more likely to be involved in a caused by an offender. The cost of any collision that causes serious or fatal resulting environmental clean-up could injuries. prove expensive. TELEPHONE SCAMS - a reminder: HORSE THIEVES - horse owners have been told to bolster their security amid · Never give away bank informa- concerns that thieves are targeting rural tion, eg PIN numbers properties. Police have warned owners · Never hand over cards or mon- to change their routines and visit horses ey to anyone at irregular times. To find out about Suffolk Horse Watch call 01473 613888 · Your bank or the Police will ext 5986. never ask for your PIN over the phone Finally, I hope no more Police informa- tion is to come. Sometimes I get stuff · The Police will never call you and ask to withdraw money come in after it’s gone to the editor, from your account hence it goes on a separate page of the Echo - Thanks to Tish. If you receive a suspicious call, wait at least 5 minutes to make an outside Sonja call. Fraudsters will ask you to call your bank to confirm detail but will keep the line open and play a ring tone, hold music and a recorded message so you believe you are making a legitimate call. Phone the police on 101 or, better still, call a friend of neighbour. If you are ever worried, call me on 638268.

12 The White Horse at Badingham

Lisa and Mark update the village website with all their latest news and events: www.Badingham.org.uk

Themed Tuesday nights continue as follows:

First Tuesday each month Village Quiz - restarting October

Second Tuesday each month All-you-can-eat Buffet £8.50 per person from 19:00 to 21:30. August’s theme is Indian. Full menu will also be served

Third Tuesday each month Village Supper Meet newcomers and chat with old friends over a two-course supper, for £8.25 per head. Starting from 19:30 - bookings please!

Call 01728 638280 for bookings

The Maypole Club

We always welcome new members and visitors to our meetings on every second Wednesday in the month.

We held a Car Treasure Hunt in June which was great fun fol- lowed by a wonderful supper at the White Horse. In July we were not so lucky with the weather and our BBQ turned into an indoor event, but with amazing dancing skills demonstrated by our mem- bers - such a talented lot!!!!!!

In August we are walking around Brandeston in the evening so do come and join us if you wish.

Mandy 638314 Gillian 638257

13 Annual Parish Meeting - 17th May 2014

Here are some of the interesting bits of news I gleaned from the meeting held back in May. David McQuade was in the chair and representatives from village groups shared their news. Full minutes will be available from the Parish Clerk at next year’s meeting. Colin Walker and Stephen Burroughes presented reports for the District and County Councils. We heard the County’s priorities include education, investing in apprentice- ships and support for 10 new care homes. Faster broadband should reach Badingham by mid-2015. The councillors were asked what could be done about speeding motor- ists in the village, particularly on the main road and Low Street. The Parish Council’s achievements for the past 12 months include the new village sign, the Parish Plan, footpath brochure, maintenance to the Pocket Park and drainage at the Village Hall. Four Parish Councillors have now joined the Village Hall committee to help steer its refurbishment. The Police Report listed 14 reported crimes taking placing in Badingham in the past year (compared to 18 in Dennington and only 1 in ). These were 2x Burglary, 6x Theft, 1x Drug Offences, 4x Assault and 1 Other. Rob Welham gave an update on restoration work at the Pocket Park. He hoped more people would use the area for play and picnics now that grass and bramles have been cut back. The pond needs fencing and the Mary Brewster seat has been taken away for repair but he was delighted to say a nightingale has been heard singing there. Dennington Primary School enjoys a successful partnership with the school at Chars- field and in February scored a ‘good’ rating in their SIAMS inspection. Still fewer than 50 pupils, children are split into 3 classes. David McQuade, as the new Chairman of the Village Hall Committee, reported that Jonathan Sullivan is helping to draw up a refurbishment plan to put a stop to the worsening condition of the hall. For the first time in 30 years, the 2013 fete was held indoors reported Pauline Skeving- ton for Badingham Community Council. Regardless of the inclement weather, the village had given tremendous support and £400 was raised. Enterprise Badingham – Edward Meigh told us there is a waiting list for plots in the community gardens. The Scattered Orchard currently comprises just two trees but they have funding for more and just need the land to plant them. It is hoped that the pub can take over the Tuesday Teas and seasonal markets will resume.

14 Malcolm Knott explained that the Badingham Book Group choose a theme to read about, rather than everyone reading the same. The group can then present a variety of books on themes as wide-ranging as: seasons, a book read twice or more, classics and detection. Jean Overett revealed that although Badingham WI has been running for 68 years and has 28 members (10 from outside Badingham) they have no volunteers to take on the roles of Secretary and President from November onwards. She also told us about their regular speakers, visits and campaigning for good causes.

The Maypole Club is celebrating its 21st birthday with 22 members, and rising. Gillian Upton gave details of their exciting calendar which includes speakers and visits. This year, Maypole is raising money for Mencap. Sue Piggott read the report for the Church which referred to the Pimms & Strawberry Tea, Carol singing in the Village Hall, the talk on Red Barn Farm, the Harvest Lunch and Christmas Sale. Thanks were given for the time and energy of many volunteers and the generous donations which had enabled the resurfacing of the church path.

Playschool celebrated their 40th birthday in the past year and has created an archive. Michele Cole told us that a brand new committee is being supported by 8 paid staff. Children attend playschool from 10 surrounding villages. Sonja Russell’s Neighbourhood Watch report thanked the volunteers and those who report suspicious behaviour. She is happy to confront motorists who are loitering in the village. Complaints have been made about dog mess in Low Street and Sonja wants to get the message across to clean up after your dog. Of Badingham’s 228 properties, 17 changed hands in the past year and 10 are holiday homes. She urged everyone to work with their neighbours to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. Gardening Club – Meg Knott explained that 16 members meet at different homes and gardens, 10 months of the year, excluding Dec & Jan. The club also arranges two garden visits each year. The members have agreed to help make the Village Hall more attractive by keeping it neat and tidy outside. Finally, it was Ian Wolstenholme’s turn to tell us about the Village Quiz. Quiz night has been changed to Tuesdays at the pub, where teams of up to 6 pay £2 each to enter. All money goes to charity; raising between £60 - £80 per night for charities and local concerns such as the Air Ambulance, the hospice, the church and Primary School. Thanks were given to the quiz masters for all their efforts. And then most of us went to the pub...! Tish

15 Mik & Gill Bedson Chapel Farm Produce High Road, Badingham, IP13 8LY

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If anyone has items they would like to donate for Dennington fete, please contact Doris on 01728 638322 - she is happy to collect.

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Unless otherwise noted, all were seen at Pollards:

15 May Turtle dove, Bowling Green Farm 18 May Hobby 18 May Hairy dragonfly 30 May Painted lady 30 May Longhorn moths dancing in a column … May Brimstone, most days … May Willow warbler, Pike’s Farm … May Spotted flycatcher 1 June Broad-bodied chaser 8 June Brimstone eggs, Bedroom House 9 June Turtle dove 9 June Grey partridge (can’t call it common anymore! 16 June Common valerian, Hall Road 17 June Banded demoiselle (male) 17 June Brimstone caterpillars, Hollow Lane 20 June Common buzzard, 3 together 21 June Red kite, Rooks Bridge 21 June Pyramidal orchid, TM cross-roads 23 June Spiny restharrow & sulphur clover, Hollow Lane

Where in Badingham? Don’t forget our photo competition running on Badingham.org.uk Can you identify the locations from photos of the past? Prize donated by Deben Frames 01473 610872

18 NEWS FROM DENNINGTON SPORTS CLUB We are now in the 2nd season using the “new tennis court”. Just to remind you the Annual fee to beginning April 2015 is: Family £30-- Individual £10—Non Members 2hours at £5 (£10 returnable deposit for key). New members always welcome.

Badingham & Dennington are also lucky to both have outdoor bowls greens with many greens disappearing. This can often happen when there are new owners who demand unaffordable rents. Badingham are very lucky in the fact that the new owners of The White Horse are very supportive of the Bowls Club and Dennington Bowls Club as part of “The Sports Club” has no worries about losing their green.

Dennington Football pitch is being used by a junior team from else- where, although we look forward to having a Dennington football team again. The good thing is that the pitch is being used and of course also enjoyed by many who just love to use the meadow for playing on.

Also, the Children’s play area is being made larger with work in progress. Dennington Fete is being held on Saturday 16th August. We look forward to seeing you at the fete and joining in the fun, also have ago on the tennis court - FREE for fete afternoon.

Doris Dearing (on behalf of S.C. committee)

THANK YOU

On behalf of the Committee I would like to say a "BIG THANK YOU" to Lisa and Mark for being such wonderful hosts at our Fete in June and for letting us have the pleasure of using the White Horse garden! It was great being able to have you both with us, and to share a fun day to be remembered.

Thanks also to the Bowls Club for running the target bowls competition on their carefully tended grass.

From Sonja Russell President BCC

19 BADINGHAM CHURCH TALK

It was a pleasure to spend an afternoon in the company of Roy Tricker as he let us into the architectural secrets of Badingham church – followed by a fine afternoon tea organised by the PCC.

Here are some titbits about the Church of St John the Baptist that you might not know:

Ÿ People have worshipped here for at least 900 years – the lower parts of the tower are Norman which gives us a date of c.1100. Ÿ Different styles of window date additions and reconstruction. From tall slit Norman windows in the ringing chamber of the tower to the new chancel built in 1879. Ÿ The church slopes nearly a metre between the west and east end of the nave. Ÿ The tower reaches a height of 57”. Ÿ It’s not flint – the nave was heightened with Tudor bricks. Ÿ The seven sacraments font dates from the 1480s – look for the dying man’s chamber pot under his bed in the Last Rites panel. Ÿ The Carbonell tomb probably dates from 1400s when the family lived at Badingham Hall. Ÿ The Cotton tomb commemorates William and Lucie Cotton who lived at Colston Hall in the early 1600s. Ÿ The angels on the hammer beams were placed there around 1900, replacing the “sixteen superstitious cherubims” which were ordered to be knocked down by the Puritan Inspector of Churches, William Dowsing (of ) in 1643. Ÿ The porch is decorated with carefully knapped flints. Look also for the carving of a dog and its bowl on the right-hand side and above the door a dragon being tackled by a Wildman. Ÿ Inside the porch, carvings found during repairs to the tower have been set in the walls – a startled face and a whiskered animal.

It’s definitely worth a closer look. Tish

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21 News from Dennington School

Class One Trip to Children enjoyed a visit to Southwold Harbour to explore the different boats moored there. We also visited the Alfred Corry Museum which houses a 121 year old Lifeboat. Afterwards we strolled along the promenade, met the lifeguards and had an ice cream. We ended the day with a walk along the pier to see the famous Water Clock and then created beach art using natural materials found on the beach. Class Two trip to Southwold Class Two from both schools went to Southwold for the day. They used maths and literacy skills in the surrounding environment, enjoying the lovely hot weather. The lifeguard taught the children basic water safety and how to stay safe at the beach. We finished the day with the children building sandcastles on the beach. Eider the Dog Eider is still joining us every week and is very patiently listening to the children read to her. Having Eider in school has significantly improved the children’s enthusiasm for reading and teachers have seen a marked improvement in their reading ability. We would like to thank Mrs Rous for generously giving up her time to bring Eider into school each week. Visit to the Farm Mr and Mrs Rous very kindly invited us back to their farm for the day. The children learnt how their farm used renewable and efficient energy. They enjoyed activities such as a trailer ride, pond dipping, den building and wild life spotting. They met lots of animals, dogs and ferrets. FODS Friends of Dennington School (PTA) have hosted some really fun events this year. Some were just for fun and others were to raise funds for a playground refurbishment which the children at the school have helped to design. Our next big event will be a Ladies Night on Thursday 28th November (which was really good fun last year). We're on the look out for anyone who would like to have a stall at this event either to sell their wares or showcase their business (contact the school office to leave your details).

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26 Dr Dan Poulter MP Member of Parliament for Central Suffolk and North

I was absolutely delighted to be able to At the show I was lucky enough to have attend this year’s Suffolk show at Trini- the time to visit the exceptionally busy ty Park. With the recent exceptionally Suffolk Wildlife Trust stand. The Trust heavy rain in the run up to this year’s works hard along with other organisa- show there were doubts whether it tions to help maintain and protect our would be able to take place echoing valuable countryside. It was very the cancellation of a couple of years gratifying to see so many young people ago. However, due to the outstanding obviously enjoying themselves as they work of all those involved the eagerly completed the hedgehog trail, pond awaited event was able to go ahead. I dipped or helped build the bug hotel. must thank everyone whose efforts Not only were they enjoying them- ensured the show would be open for selves outside but were also learning everyone to enjoy. I was particularly about and interacting with our country- pleased to see younger children were side, something which is so important able to attend free of charge making in these days of increasing technology for a great day out for all the family. and virtual worlds. Suffolk’s farmers and food producers I must congratulate everybody who rightly have a reputation both national- played a part in this year’s show; it has ly and internationally for the excellent been a great success and an outstand- food and drink they produce. Their ing advert for our vibrant county of presence not only boosts our local Suffolk. I, of course, look forward to economy but provides many valuable attending again next year. jobs and apprenticeships for local I hold regular constituency advice people. The show gives me the surgeries locally to help people who opportunity to show my continued have problems. If you think that I may support and backing to them. be able to help you, please contact me Of course not only is Suffolk known for on 01728 685 148 or email using its high quality food and drink industry [email protected] but for its beautiful countryside and diverse wildlife. The highly acclaimed BBC series, Spring Watch, has been broadcasting on location from RSPB .

27 CHRISTMAS CRUISE ON THE DANUBE

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Twin cabins from £1380 per person Single cabins from £1495

Includes: Flights from Heathrow Transfers in Germany 6 nights Full Board free wines, beers and soft drinks with evening meals

Call Sally at SUSAN HAMPSHIRE TRAVEL for more information 01728 638716

ATOL and ABTA bonded (K5535) for your peace of mind

28 REGULAR VILLAGE EVENTS

3rd Monday each month Call Edward 638981 Call Lola 638305 3rd Sunday each month Badingham Church 10am Tuesdays Approx. 11am Low Street 1st Thursday each month Call for venue 638728 2nd Wednesday of month Village Hall 8pm Alternate Tuesdays Approx 10.30am Village Hall Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri Village Hall - see advert 1st Tuesday of month White Horse 8pm Tuesdays Village Hall 10 to 11.30am 3rd Tuesday each month White Horse 7.30pm 4th Thursday each month Village Hall 7.30pm

BADINGHAM VILLAGE HALL To hire the village hall please contact: Michelle Cole [email protected]

Village Residents Others Main Hall £6 per hour £8 per hour 6 nights Full Board Committee Room £5 per hour £6 per hour Both Rooms £8 per hour £9 per hour Day Rates £60 per day £70 per day

All cancellations must be made a week ahead of the booking to avoid charges See http://tinyurl.com/2eyrka for our Bookings Diary Table, chairs and crockery are available for separate hire. Contact Sonja 638268

29 30 Robert Harvey PRIVATE CARER

Weed Control Available for occasional or regular & care of the Garden elderly /disabled Maintenance Local Trained to NVQ2 Call Contact 01728 638643 07879 862991 07906 656610 07516 413635

LESTER MAYES Gavin Read Carpet and upholstery GENERAL BUILDER / cleaning PAINTER & DECORATOR

Friendly, local service Honest & Reliable Carpet and Fabric Protectors Call or email me for a Applied quote Moth Treatments Available Tel: 01728 638949 01728 660186 Mob: 07917 564842

Mobile: 07867 681571 [email protected]

31 MOAT FARM KENNELS Doris Dearing Do you need help with IP13 0BB catering for a small party? Four double interior kennels I can supply with runs ( and heat lamps ) cakes, sandwiches Dogs taken for 3 sweet & savoury pastries good walks per day cup cakes celebration cakes References available Or, help you get ready Call Sara on on the day 01728 747956 or 07825 For more details 006090 ( 01728 638322 If no reply, leave a message & I will get back to you

WATERLESS CAR CLEANING (Cars & Caravans) Visiting Valet Ron Parker will clean, seal, polish and protect your vehicle’s bodywork using “the worlds most advanced car cleaning system”

NO WATER! NO MESS! and now with Carnauba Wax

You may purchase the product for your own use Free demonstration - try before you buy! Avalon Auto Care 01728 638244

32 BELL RINGING

The Bell Ringers meet for practice every Thursday evening at 7.30pm at Badingham or Dennington church and would welcome new members. Just turn up (Badingham on odd-numbered Thursdays) or give us a call

Mike Bostock Smith 638352 Ole Jenson 638345

Parent and Toddlers Group DO YOU ENJOY Every Thursday at BOOKS & READING? Dennington Primary School Badingham Book Club meet every third 9:15 - 11:00 Monday at each others’ houses at 3pm Cost £1.50 (includes Refreshments) Call Edward or Caroline on 638981 Come and join the fun! if you would like to come along

Horse manure Badingham Church For you vegetable plot Bring & Buy Books NOW it's free All welcome to borrow or if you take a bag or two buy for a small donation LINDSAY 01728-638238 Money raised in aid of Donations to East Anglian Air Ambulance (eaaa.org.uk) local charities and the or Freedom Charity up-keep of our church (freedomcharity.org.uk)

Suffolk Links Loes

Our local “demand responsive transport” operates in the area bounded by , , and Saxmundham, between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00 Monday to Saturday. Call 0845 604 1802 between 08:15 and 16:00 (Monday to Friday) up to seven days in advance to book your journey.

Journeys can be to anywhere in the served area and can connect with other public transport, e.g. 'buses in Framlingham to Woodbridge and Ipswich or trains at Saxmund- ham to or Ipswich.

33 LOCAL TRANSPORT Service 118 Eye, Stradbroke, Laxfield, Framlingham, Ipswich Monday – Friday (Schooldays only) Stradbroke 07:28 Ipswich, OCM 17:15 Laxfield 07:36 Otley College 17:35 Pound Corner 07:42 Framlingham, White Horse 17:59 Badingham, White Horse 07:45 Badingham, White Horse 18:10 Framlingham, Bridge Street 07:55 Pound Corner 18:13 Otley College 08:19 Ipswich, OCM 08:43

Service 482 Framlingham, Diss Monday – Friday Ipswich, Old Cattle Market (service 118) 13:45 Framlingham, White Horse 10:20 14:50 17:40 Badingham, White Horse 10:30 15:00 17:50 Pound Corner 10:33 15:03 17:53 Laxfield 10:40 15:10 18:00 Stradbroke 10:51 15:21 18:11 Eye 11:10 15:49 18:30 Diss 11:35 15:55 18:45 Diss 09:10 13:30 16:30 Eye 09:25 13:55 16:45 Stradbroke 09:44 14:14 17:04 Laxfield 09:55 14:25 17:15 Pound Corner 10:02 14:32 17:22 Badingham, White Horse 10:05 14:35 17:25 Framlingham, Bridge Street 10:15 14:45 17:35 Ipswich, OCM (service 118) 11:23

Service 121 Stradbroke, Woodbridge, Ipswich First and Third Tuesday of the Month Sch No Sch Stradbroke 09:20 Ipswich, OCM 13:40 14:10 Laxfield 09:30 Woodbridge, Turban Ctr 14:07 14:37 Badingham, Church 09:39 Melton 14:12 14:42 Badingham, White Horse 09:40 14:58 15:28 Sweffling 09:59 Badingham, White Horse 15:03 15:30 Melton 10:25 Badingham, Church 15:03 15:30 Woodbridge, Turban Centre 10:30 Laxfield 15:08 15:33 Ipswich, OCM 11:03 Stradbroke 15:18 15:48

Suffolk Link Loes Our local ‘demand responsive transport’ operates in the area bounded by Yoxford, Earl Soham, Hacheston and Saxmundham, between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00 Monday to Saturday.To book your journey call 0845 604 1802 between 08:15 and 16:00 (Monday to Friday) up to 7 days in advance. Journeys can be to anywhere in the served area and can connect with other public transport eg buses in Framlingham to Woodbridge and Ipswich or trains at Saxmundham to Lowestoft or Ipswich. 34 35 BADINGHAM DIRECTORY Emergency Services Use your grid reference if possible Dial 999 POLICE - Framlingham Fire Station, Saxmundham Road Dial 101 Staffed by volunteers on Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 9am - 1pm

DOCTOR Pembroke Road, Framlingham 01728 723627 DENTIST Framlingham Dental Surgery 01728 723651 VET - Castle Vet Group Pepperwash Lane, Framlingham 01728 723480 VET- ESV New Road, Framlingham 01728 685185 Neighbourhood Watch Sonja Russell 01728 638268 Play School Michele Cole 01728 638776 Primary School Dennington 01728 638206 High School Thomas Mills, Framlingham 01728 723493 Church Revd Jonathon Olanczuk 01728 638823 Library Bridge Street, Framlingham 01728 723735 White Horse Pub Lisa & Mark 01728 638280 Groceries Emmetts, 01728 660250 Window Cleaner Ed Parker 01728 660264 Milk Dairy Crest 01493 660400 Newspapers Patricks of Framlingham 01728 724414 DIY Materials Framlingham DIY 01728 723505 Taxi Service Country Cars 01728 724377 Fresh Fish Van Spencer Wightman 07929 097124 Parish Council Sue Piggott 01728 746622 Parish Recorder Victor Warne 01728 638357 Community Council Pauline Skevington 01728 602542 Enterprise Badingham Edward Meigh 01728 638981 Maypole Mandy Scales 01728 638257 Womens Institute Joan Overett 01728 638902 Badingham Echo Tish King 01728 638259

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