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Dates for your December diary Thurs 3 - Sun 6 Hollesley Players Jack and the Beanstalks VH Fri 4 10.00–3pm Christmas Wreath Making, Suffolk Punch Trust Fri 4 3.15-5.00pm Hollesley Pre-School Christmas Fayre Fri 4 7.30pm Sutton Quiz Night, Sutton MH Sat 5 10.00-noon Craft Christmas coffee morning Bawdsey VH Sat 5 10.30–12noon Boyton Coffee Morning, Boyton VH Sat/Sun 5/6 Winter Wonderland Fair, Suffolk Punch Trust Mon 7 Christmas Tea for Senior Citizens, Sutton MH Fri 11 10.00–3pm Christmas Wreath Making , SPT Sat 12 9.30-12.30 Hollesley Community Café, Hollesley VH Sat 12 2-4pm Hollesley School Bazaar Sat 12 2-4pm Bawdsey Christmas Market Bawdsey VH Sat 12 12-4.00pm Gill Moon photography sale Shottisham Trust Hall
Regular Events Monday 7.30pm Yoga Hollesley VH Elly Lloyd 412053 Monday 7.30pm Pilates Sutton Heath Sandy 410530 Tuesday 2pm Welcome Club Marian C 411262 Tuesday Hollesley Bay Day Club Eileen M 410340 Tuesday 9am Tai Chi Hollesley VH Ali 411717 Wednesday 9.45 & 11am Pilates Hollesley VH Sandy 410530 Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm Youth club Hollesley VH Just42 380992 Weds/Sun 2-4pm Bowls Club Hollesley Roy 411564 Wednesday 7.30pm Pilates Sutton Heath Sandy 410530 Thursday Judo Club Julie 410483 Thursday After school EVNU All Saints’ Ruth 412052 Thursday 2pm Art Classes Butley VH Mary 450077 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 7pm Whist Boyton VH Eileen M 410340 Sunday (last) 8pm Charity Quiz Shepherd & Dog
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From the editor Dear readers,
As 2015 draws to a close and the Season of Goodwill comes around once more, we do hope that you will enjoy the December issue of Village Voices . There are plenty of bazaars, fairs and craft markets to attend, as well as Christmas wreath-making, a Christmas coffee morning and senior citizens Christmas tea (see p.2 for details).
On p.9 you will find details of all church services taking place during the Christmas Season, as well as various carol concerts, carol singing (p.31) and the annual Memories Service at St Andrew’s church, Boyton (p.15).
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G during the winter months (p.27). Try to catch local photographer Gill Moon’s Christmas photography exhibition and sale in Shottisham Trust Hall (see above photo and Diary). The Village Voices team join me in thanking all our advertisers, delivery and distribution team and contributors for your support during the past year. We send you and all our readers Christmas greetings and every good wish for the New Year. Cheryl Gray Christmas greeting cover design by Gerry Bathe Please note that the opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the editorial team. If you usually receive a copy through your door and this does not happen one month, please ring Laurie (distribution lead) on 01394 411727. Please note the copy deadline is early for January issue: 3 December
Editorial copy : Cheryl, Ali, Advertising Nick, Jess, Diane Gerry Bathe [email protected] [email protected] Copy on paper to: 1 Rectory Road, Laurie Forsyth, 11A, Parsons Hill, Hollesley, IP12 3JS Hollesley, IP12 3RB Tel: 01394 411376 Tel: 01394 411727
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Local lives - Lydia Calvesbert Lydia developed her passion for theatre from the age of 9 years when she first appeared on stage in the village hall of Capel St Mary. This was as the lead role in The Lonely One, a children’s play about a friendless child, which was written by a Battle of Britain pilot with a terrible facial disfigurement, having been shot down in a blazing Spitfire. At the time, the post-war 1940’s, Lydia was living with her family in Great Wenham and attending the local Primary School. Here she passed her 11+ and transferred to Stowmarket Grammar School, where the Head of English involved her in school productions, casting her for example as the incorruptible Gwenny in Emlyn Williams The Late Christopher Bean.
On leaving school, Lydia gained a place at Goldsmiths College, University of London where she trained to be a teacher, studying English and History and gaining a diploma in Speech and Drama. It was the swinging sixties and the advent of the kitchen-sink drama. During her time at Goldsmiths, Lydia appeared in John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger and took the lead role in Arnold Wesker’s Roots - a powerful modern drama about women’s lives at the kitchen sink from which there seemed to be no escape. Returning to her native Suffolk, Lydia began her teaching career in Secondary Modern Schools. She was keen to further develop her own interest in the stage and began by joining the Ipswich Masque Players. They were renowned for good straight plays which were in vogue at the time, such as Billy Liar and Arthur Contributed Lydia (rhs) appearing as Fatima in Sinbad the Sailor 1981 Miller’s The Crucible, in which Lydia took the part of Elizabeth.
She joined Hollesley Players in 1981, a year after their inauguration. In her first pantomime with the company, she took the part of Fatima, the harem girl in Sinbad the Sailor. The part required her to wear a pink bikini - thus proving another side to her versatility! In the review which appeared in the local magazine The Peninsula, she was quoted as being the scheming hand-maiden Fatima, ably portrayed by Lydia Calvesbert.
Lydia appeared in over sixty productions with the Hollesley Players from 1981- 2013 when she would finally hang up her hat. During this time, she produced twenty plays and appeared in pantomimes from witch to detective and part-lead in fish-net tights! Page 4 December 2015 ww.villagevoices.org.uk Village voices 1-19 Dec 2015_vv 20/11/2015 17:22 Page 5
The Happiest Days of Your Life 1982 was the second time Lydia trod the boards in Hollesley village hall. She took the part played by Margaret Rutherford in the film version, that of Miss Evelyn Whit- church, principal of St Swithin’s School for Girls, a battle-axe wearing a tweed suit and a pork-pie hat!
Lydia’s first production as director with Hollesley Players was Arnold Wesker’s Roots, 1984. A play close to her heart, having appeared in it herself at Goldsmiths College, this was a new Contributed Lydia (rhs) in The Happiest Days challenge into which Lydia became of Your Life totally immersed, enjoying sharing her skills with her fellow players. Wishing to improve their range, the Hollesley Players attempted a Restoration comedy The Beaux Stratagem in the Spring of 1986. This play was first shown at the Theatre Royal, now the site of Her Majesty's Theatre, London, in 1707. Lydia appeared in eighteenth century costume complete with wig and crinoline gown! She very much felt it was important to choose productions which would Robin Baker Audrey and John Shelcott in Roots illustrate the diversity of the group’s many talents. This not only involved the actors, but also those who were designing sets, props and costumes. In 1996 Lydia produced Sweeney Todd, the first time the company had attempted a melodrama - with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions. It also tested the range of skills of the set designers John Maddock and Jim Wyllie, who specially constructed a tipping barber’s chair!
The group now went from strength to Robin Baker Lydia Calvesbert (2nd left) as Mrs strength and put on such productions as: Sullen in The Beaux’ Stratagem When We Are Married 1996, which Lydia chose and produced, in order to bring out further facets of the group’s rapidly increasing range of capabilities. Noel Coward’s Hayfever appeared in 1998 and Letter From the General by Maurice McLoughlin in 2001. This was a powerful play of conscience about a group of nuns in a mission station in the Far East in 1950. The country had been taken over by a harsh communist regime and all foreigners were being ejected. News had reached the mission that some nuns and priests were www.villagevoices.org.uk Page 5 December 2015 Village voices 1-19 Dec 2015_vv 20/11/2015 17:22 Page 6
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being shot. The remaining nuns had been ordered to leave. However, as they were harbouring a German missionary priest who had escaped capture, leaving wasn’t so simple. This was a challenging and thought-provoking piece. The year 2010 heralded the 30th anniversary of Hollesley Players and to celebrate what better than an Agatha Christie play! Lydia produced Verdict which received the following review in Peninsula magazine written by Pat Shannon:
Those who were unable to see either of the three performances of ‘Verdict’ missed an excellent production and Lydia and her well- chosen players are to be congratulated on the result . The set and music were really effective and all those people who worked behind the scenes combined to make an evening of sus- pense and enjoyment. Well done, Hollesley Players in this your 30th year of productions. Keep it going! Robin Baker How wonderful to see the quintessential queen Imaginative Sweeney Todd set - of crime being presented on stage in Hollesley! with tipping barber’s seat! In 2013, Lydia decided the May production would be her swan- song as director. She chose J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. Having taught the play for years at ‘A’ Level, it gave her a tremendous amount of pleasure to bring such an ambitious project to the local stage.
Contributed And so Lydia took her final bow, Di Barnard plays the murder victim in Verdict but not without the appreciative thanks of Hollesley Players as stated in a letter from Steve Caulfield (Chair):
You have not only been an incredible actress with your many performances on stage over some thirty years, you have also directed many productions with wonderful results, your calm and gently persuasive manner prevail- ing to get the best out of us who have been working with you.
Bravo Lydia - thank you for all the wonderful memories! Here’s to the next Hollesley Players production.
Cheryl Gray Contributed Lydia’s production of An Inspector Calls
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Church letter
Dear Friends
Christmas is for the children, is something we often hear said. It’s certainly good to see children enjoying learning to be gener- ous, to witness their anticipation and excitement, to experi- ence the joy of giving and sharing. Children have so much to teach us about hope and celebration. But what if providing the Contributed Christmas in Boyton Church children with a ‘good’ Christmas places a strain on our family relationships or budget? Or perhaps there aren’t any children in your immediate family. If children are the main focus of attention and the only ones to benefit at Christmas time, there might be all sorts of reasons why adults might feel under pressure or excluded by the festivities. The attitude of Ebenezer Scrooge is quite rare these days – we are less inclined to stand out from the crowd and make ourselves unpopular, preferring to go along with the celebrations or quietly escape.
Christmas is certainly about a child – the child Jesus, born in poverty to an unmarried mother in an occupied country. A child who Christians believe was God himself; God come to earth as a helpless human baby, to live alongside us and show us just how much He loves us; to bring home the reality that God’s spirit, God’s life is not only with us but within each one of us.
Christmas is certainly about a child but it’s not just for the children. Its message is one of generosity: our responding to God’s generosity to us by being generous to one another. There are many ways of showing generosity – not just giving cards and presents to our family and friends; not just in material things but being generous with our time and giving people we don’t perhaps like or get on with the ‘benefit of the doubt’. And it need not cost a lot of money. When we think back over the Christmases of our past, it’s often the simple things that stand out – simple gifts, homemade and given and received with love; time spent helping people in need; welcoming someone who’s on their own to a shared meal. Our generosity and God’s generosity is what makes Christmas special – and it’s for everyone, not just the children.
I wish you all a blessed Christmas,
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When St Andrew’s All Saints’ Other Villages Boyton Hollesley Sun 6 Dec 11.00 Holy 9.30 Holy 8.00 Alderton 2nd Sunday Communion Communion 9.30 Sutton of Advent 6pm Reflection & 6.30 Shottisham Song 6.30 Ramsholt*Carols Sat 12 Dec 3pm Memories Service (see p.15) Sun 13 Dec 11.00 Morning 9.30 Family 11.00 Ramsholt Praise Communion 11.00 Shottisham 3pm Bawdsey* 6.30pm Alderton*
Wed 16 Dec 3pm Alderton Alexanders’ College Carol Service*
Sun 20 Dec 8.00 Holy 9.30-11am 11.00 Alderton 4th Sunday Communion Café Sundae 11.00 Sutton of Advent 6.30pm Shottisham* Thurs 24 5.00pm Crib 4pm Sutton December Service 11.30pm Alderton Christmas 11.30pm 11.30pm Shottisham Eve Midnight Mass 25 December 10.00 Family 10.30 Bawdsey Christmas Communion 11.00 Sutton Sun 27 Dec 3pm Carol Service* 11.00 Ramsholt 1st Sun of Christmas *Carol Service
Church Contacts Team Vicar: Ruth Hatchett 01394 412052 [email protected] Hollesley Churchwardens: Boyton Churchwardens: Pat Shannnon 01394 411214 Isobel Lilley 01394 411409 Ray Whiffin 01394 410057 Malcolm Fleetwood 01394 410409 Hollesley Tower Captain: Micky McBurnie 01394 411775 Lay Reader: Lydia Calvesbert 01394 411779 Lay Elders: Malcolm & Pat Fleetwood 01394 410409 Joy Andrews 01394 411596 Will Richards 01394 410393 Di Barnard 01394 411079 Pat Shannon 01394 411214 Matthew Darke 01394 412111 Mel Spurling 01394 420398 Judy Foulger 01394410254 Gill Whiffin 01394 410057
For weekday services please see p. 27
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Hollesley School - we love computing!
We have computing lessons taught by Mr Field who also runs Code Club. Coding is a name for programming and we learn how to code by using different methods. At the start of every coding lesson Mr Field gives us a task which we have to try and complete. It usually involves variables which is the name we give to a place on the computer where we want to store something. Sometimes Mr Field shows us what is inside a computer and teaches how programs like Google work.
Everyone’s parents have had a chance to come into work with their children to help parents understand what we are learning. The children were asked to set out a trail that the parents had to get through by following the instruc- tions that the children Contributed gave them. We wrote Hollie and Archie coding a robot on the screen the instructions first and then tested them on our parents - not always easy!
We are lucky that we also have the opportunity to take part in coding activities out of school. There is an annual Raspberry Pi event at Kesgrave High School and five of us went this year. A Raspberry Pi is a tiny computer that does the same job as a normal size computer and as part of the event this year we did all sorts of challenges including soldering! We had to make a light flash when we pushed a button. We put an LED in a toilet roll that we had stuck a picture of a robot on and then, using Scratch, we had to make it flash to answer questions such as how old you were.
Six children from Code Club were also chosen to go to BT to take part in a day of coding activities called CoSpace. During the day we worked in pairs to code two virtual robots to move around on the computer screen. Then we uploaded them onto memory sticks so that we could play against other pairs to see who got the most points. In the last minute we were meant to teleport to the next world – this got us lots of points. The three groups that got the most points had to go on stage and play against each other. We were all very proud of Hollie and Archie who came second overall.
Lots of us are entering a competition called Animation 16 which is a national competition for 9-17 year olds. The entry has to be at least a minute long and about something you’ve learnt in lessons throughout your time in school. The final is in Manchester in the summer – we’ll let you know how we get on!
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Hollesley Community Garden News
The last work party was extremely hard work to prepare the ground for the new water pipe being installed at the allotments. This will make such a difference during next year's growing season.
We'll continue on good weather days to have a tidy and keep the garden looking good for you to enjoy for as long as possible before the onset of those months when we really can't face working outdoors!
The young people from Just42 came along for a morning during half term and completed the bug hotel which I think you will agree looks splendid. This Contributed Neil Fox with some of the Just 42 members helping to construct the bug hotel. means that our beneficial insects have a suitable habitat to over-winter and will be there to help with pest control next year. The Pet Visitor of Hollesley I can visit, feed and care for your cat whilst you are away Please take time to have a look as you Area covered (centred on Hollesley Shop)- pass as the Just42 members worked 15 minutes walk in any direction really hard on the project. We explained the need for beneficial Low cost insects in the garden, which I think Reliable most understood. However, sawing was Clean CRB the top priority for most of the boys! certificate Fully insured Sue Taylor Sylvia Wade 01394 411526 07554948893 www.villagevoices.org.uk Page 13 December 2015 Village voices 1-19 Dec 2015_vv 20/11/2015 17:22 Page 14
Jon Crampin Fencing and Gates Supplied & erected Garden Maintenance & clearance eds erect Sh ed Hedge and grass cutting Lawn seeding & turfing
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Boiler Services/repairs s• Boxed selection of various cutsamb of succulent meat Installation upgrades L• Butchered and packed locally Vacuum-packed fresh or frozen Power flushing
• Born and raised along the coast Landlord Safety Certificates (Aldeburgh to Hollesley) • Diet of marsh grass and vegetables Oil tank replacement Competitively priced at £65 for half T: 01394 421310 and £130 for whole lamb M: 07753 206503 Please ring 01394 411425 or email E: [email protected] awm@mortiers to place an order
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Hollesley Gardening Club
The 2016 programme of events kicks off on Wednesday January 20th with a speaker from Mickfield Hostas at the Bowls Club at 7.30pm. Admission - members free, visitors £3. Come and join the Club! Yearly subscriptions of £5 per year are due in January, so this would be a good time to join us. You don’t have to be an expert gardener. Beginners are more than welcome.
Although we try to increase gardening knowledge, we also aim to entertain and generally have a good laugh! We usually meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. We have guest speakers on garden-related subjects, quizzes etc and dur- ing the summer months, open gardens and events at the Community Garden. A coach trip to RHS Wisley is planned for June. Robin Wade Cobaea scandens
Gardening Tips for December
• At this time of year many shops have discounted prices on ‘end of season’ seeds, plants and garden accessories. Pick up a bargain! • A time for odd jobs • Savour your leisure • As weather permits, prune roses, apple and pear trees • Protect less hardy plants with fleece • Only knock snow off evergreens if the weight is going to cause the stems to split.
Robin Wade
The people of St Andrew’s Church, Boyton warmly invite you to Light a Candle and Name a Star in memory of a loved one at their annual Memories Service on Saturday 12 December at 3pm. All are welcome to this quiet, reflective service
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Hollesley Pre-School ALDERTON Christmas Fayre Friday 4th December CHRISTMAS 3.15pm to 5.00pm PARTY Christmas Raffle Saturday th December (to be drawn at 4:30) 8 - 11.00 pm Refreshments Alderton Village Hall Mulled wine Bacon rolls Hot food, Cakes Entertainment by Carpe Diem Tombola Games playing 60's/70's, jazz, blues Lucky dip something for everyone Face Painting £7.50 per person (includes Veg hamper raffle table food) Bring your own drink Wine draw Tickets must be pre-booked and paid for and can be obtained from Mal and Veronica spaces for new 01394 411691 children available Alex Wilford Tree Contracting
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Your letters - do please write to us Dear Editor,
I recently wrote to our MP Dr Therese Coffey, raising my concern about cuts to tax credits for low income families. In her reply she explained the reasons in her view why these changes are necessary but said that anyone who will be adversely affected by the changes should contact her directly. Should anyone wish to do so, she has a website: http://theresecoffey.co.uk and can be contacted by email:[email protected] by phone to: 0207 219 7164 or by letter to the House of Commons SW1A 0AA. Dr Coffey always answers communications which must include name and address. Yours sincerely,
Juliet Johnson Dear Editor,
It was very disappointing to find the gate closed and chained leading into the woods where the bluebells grow in spring with a sign saying 'Private, no right of way'. With only locals walking the path, surely it would be more secure, as we could report anything unusual or suspicious.I can't see what harm we're doing, does anyone know the reason for this? Regards,
Kevin Lambert, Mallard Way Cheryl Gray
Dear Editor,
On 18th October, Suffolk Strings, conducted by Geoff Lavery, and led by Wendy Brown gave a wonderful concert in Hollesley Church, playing music by Albinoni, Handel, Elgar and a charming set of Variations on Nursery Rhymes by a local Composer Paul Benyon. We are particularly grateful to Micky McBurnie, a cellist with Suffolk Strings who organised the concert, and to all who came to it, helping to raise £250 for church funds.
Juliet Johnson It is with great sadness that we learn of the recent death of the Rev’d Mark Inman who was Prison Chaplain at Hollesley Bay and Parish Priest at Bawdsey, Alderton, Ramsholt, Shottisham and Sutton.
We extend our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, ex-parishioners and all those who knew and worked with him. Editor
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Boyton bonfire night The clouds parted and the stars came out for our bonfire night. The huge bonfire kept us warm and sausage rolls, parkin, garlic bread and a warming tipple were passed round. A wonderful show of fireworks too. l e a m p r a C
n h o J Collecting wood for the bonfire l e a m p r a C
n h o J Up in flames! Many thanks to Andy Cassy for organising it all, to Richard Pipe for the field; to Brian Wood and his tractor and trailer for collecting wood and all the other helpers. Thanks too, for all the generous fireworks-money donations. Ali Crawford 18www.villagevoices.org.uk Page 18 December 2015 Village voices 1-19 Dec 2015_vv 20/11/2015 17:22 Page 19
Misty forest Rendlesham Forest early November, and folds of mist drift through the trees. Birch glows yellow against the backdrop of a million dark green pines.
Autumn is moving so strongly you can smell and nearly taste the tannin, dead leaves and leaf mould, and this is a good time to be a toadstool.
Bracken is dying in a dozen shades of russet and yellow.
The mist is a soaking blanket, and the forest is a dripping and silent place.
Sparkling with moisture, spider webs curtain the gorse.
The mist thickens, the light is fading and the forest waits for me to go.
Laurie Forsyth (text and photos)
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Hollesley WI
On 22 October, four Hollesley members joined other WIs in Ipswich to march from the Old Cattle Market to County Hall in protest at the lack of bus station toilet facilities. A large, lively group of women with banners presented a petition to the Leader of the Council. There seems to be a communication problem between the different coun - cils, so no doubt the campaign will continue in order to provide comfort for harassed travellers. The march d e
t was reported in the local media. u b i r t That same day, we enjoyed afternoon n o tea (luscious cakes!) provided by C Daphne and Joan on the campaign trail Shottisham WI at Sutton Village Hall for our Group Event. There was also a talk from Sissinghurst expert Sarah Cook and Jim Marshal from the National Trust. This is always an opportunity for groups round the Peninsula to meet and socialize. Some of us attended the Little Doves charity fundraising afternoon in October at Butley helping to make up boxes to send to new refugee mothers.
A merry Christmas shopping day in Cambridge, organized and driven by our capable Gerry Bathe, was most successful, and while some spent their all in the superb shops, others went to the Ronald Searle exhibition, returning full of praise. At the time of writing, we await our Annual General Meeting on 12 November and look forward to welcoming some new Committee members. There will be a full report in the January issue.
The Choir sings at Sutton Hoo on 28 November, while Carol Singing for Church funds will take place round the village near Christmas. There are WI Carol Services in Southwold (10 Dec) and Ipswich (17 Dec). Pantomime fun takes members to Ipswich for the Rock’n’Roll Panto and to Snape for the Co-op Jun - iors Alice in Wonderland. On 10 December we hold our Christmas evening of entertainment, fizz and nibbles. A variety of items will be presented by the Choir, individual members and the Play-reading Group, and we look forward to a sociable time. Sadly, this is my last report for Hollesley WI as I am standing down as Press Officer this year. My successor will be decided after the AGM and I hope that they will enjoy contributing to Village Voices as much as I have done. Hollesley WI is an active group which tries to encourage women in every way, working hard to entertain, care for and stimulate its members. It is also responsive to social issues affecting our community.
If you would like to know more about us, visit our website: sefwi.org.uk/ institute/Hollesley. We meet on the second Thursday of each month in the Village Hall at 7.30 pm. Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas.
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For more details ring Gerry on 411376 [email protected]
GRAHAM SKINGLEY
Local electrician - no job too small FOR ALL YOUR DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WORK Tel: 07790 230651 Evening Hall,The Street, Hollesley, IP 4QU R.H Shelcott & Son builders
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Women in Hebron Palestinian Women’s Embroidery Co-op. promoting independence for women in Hebron
Back in May this year, people gathered at Sutton Memorial Hall hoping to hear Nawal Slemiah, a founder member of the Embroidery Co-op, give a talk; also to browse local artisan’s stalls and the articles produced by Women in Hebron. Unfortunately, Nawal was not granted a visa for that trip but Melissa Stockdale, a local woman who had stayed with Nawal’s sister in He - bron, was able to step in to talk about the amazing re - silience and warmth of the women and their families living in the occupied terri - d e
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Towards the end of o C October, I met Nawal Trish with Nawal Slemiah in London Slemiah in London to present her with the £110 collected back in May. Nawal was on a punishing schedule of attending events to promote the embroidery co-op. At the same time she was deeply concerned about deaths and injuries of Palestinians during the recent events and frustrated that they were not being reported widely here.
Nawal told me that the decline in tourists means that they need to find more ways of selling their work abroad and this is why she travels as much a possi - ble around Europe to promote their work and find outlets.
On this trip to the UK, a woman in Birmingham has offered the use of half of her shop at a rent of £300 a month so Nawal is asking for pledges of financial support to cover the rent. Please contact me if you are able to make a pledge.
The Embroidery Co-op has extended their range from lovely cushions, bags and clothing to beautiful rugs so do take a look at their website and tell friends and family about them: http://womeninhebron.com
Trish Hurley Shottisham WI [email protected]
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From the Belfry
November brings with it Remembrance Sunday when we half-muffle the bells. This is done by attaching leather pads to one side of each the clappers so that the resulting sound is alternately loud and soft. You may have heard the solemn tone which gives the impression of an echo. y a r G
l y r e h C Remembrance Day wreaths at Hollesley War Memorial
Some of us recently joined in a Suffolk Guild walking and ringing tour of Norwich. The churches visited ranged from semi-derelict redundant medieval buildings to the magnificent St Peter Mancroft (the cathedral does not possess a peal of bells). Later in the month we will attempt to ring a quarter peal (1260 changes) to mark Rev’d Judith Andrews’ retirement from the ministry.
Micky McBurnie has decided to stand down as our tower captain and I have agreed to take over the reins subject to all the band agreeing. Micky will con - tinue as a valued member of the band and I should like to thank her for the work she has put into the job.
You may have noticed a plaque on the wall in the South West corner of the church dated AD1937 marking the presentation 80 years ago of the ring of 8 bells by Col Sir John Jervis White Jervis and his wife Margaret in thanksgiving for 50 years of marriage. We would like to celebrate this anniversary with some special ringing if possible and accordingly we are looking for anyone who would be interested in learning to ring to join us, so that the art of change-ringing continues into the future. Please contact me, Peter Harper, on 01394 411355 or just turn up at any of our Friday practices. You will be assured of a warm welcome.
Peter Harper
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From our country kitchen Beetroot Fritters with Gravlax (from Nigel Slater's Kitchen Diaries 2 )
Gravlax is salmon cured with herbs and usually comes in a pack with a sa - chet of mustard sauce. If you use or - dinary smoked salmon there is a recipe for dressing. The recipe makes 6 fritters which is a hearty lunch for 2 or 3 people.
250g beetroot 1 medium onion, red if possible 1 egg, beaten 2 dessert spoons plain flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 300g gravlax or smoked salmon
Scrub the beetroots and pare off any discoloured bits. Grate them coarsely, trying to make the strands as long as possible, on to a couple of sheets of kitchen paper. Squeeze to remove any excess moisture and put into a bowl. Peel and halve the onion, then slice very thinly and stir into the beetroot. Season with salt and pepper and add the flour and beaten egg. Mix well. I used 2x7inch non-stick frying pans, putting a spoonful of oil in each and heating up. Roughly divide the mixture into 6 and drop 3 portions into each pan. Flatten them with a fish slice, then leave to cook over a moderate heat for 3 or 4 minutes, till just starting to crisp. Flip them over and cook the other side. Serve on warmed plates.
Cut the gravlax or salmon into large slices and divide among the fritters. Spoon over the dressing. A recipe for the dressing: whisk together 1 tablespoon each of grain and Dijon mustard with 2 tablespoons each of chopped dill, rapeseed oil and water.
Pauline Austerfield
Poppy Appeal Many thanks to all those in Hollesley, Boyton and Shingle Street who bought poppies this year and contributed so generously to the British Legion. A total sum of £1,574.65 has been raised, which is a magnificent total for such a small area. Pat Shannon
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T J Barnard The Carpenter and Joiner Greyhound Inn
Stewart and Louise welcome you to The Greyhound Inn, Pettistree, near Wickham Market. Chef Louise handcrafts the seasonal All types of work undertaken including menu using locally sourced ingredients Kitchen Fitting, Decking, Fencing & gates, with a hint to their Scottish roots . Sheds & Summer Houses, Stewart serves a selection of local Custom-made pet & Poultry Housing ales and an expanding array of FREE ESTIMATES single malt whiskies Tel: 01394 411928 www.greyhoundinnpet tistree.co.uk The Street, Pettistree, IP13 0HP Mob: 07885374410 [email protected] [email protected] Beacon View, Rectory Road, Hollesley IP12 3JS 01728 746451
E HO Glebe House Residential Home, B U E S Hollesley,Woodbridge L E G Glebe House is a fine Victorian former rectory situated in the heart of the Suffolk Heritage Coast offering a unique and caring environment for the care of the elderly in their retirement We offer • Long term care • Individual care planning • Early stages of dementia care • Day Care • Short term care • Activities and outings • NVQ trained dedicated team • 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
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Just42’s Hollesley Youth Club
Just42 have been running our mobile youth sessions in Hollesley since early 2012. Each week we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the young people, through providing a place to meet, socialise, have fun and be them - selves. These sessions have been running out of our converted minibus which we have been parking near the village hall.
With the growing popularity of our sessions it was time for a change and in the middle of November, with the support of the Parish Council, we re-launched in the Hollesley Village Hall. This is a fantastic opportunity for the young people of the d
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just for warmth and light! o C Neil Fox working with a group from Just42 The new youth club is open most weeks on Wednesday evenings in the Village Hall. Any young people in school years 7-13 (aged 11-18) are welcome to join. Please come along for a game of pool, table tennis, listen to music, play on our big screen Xbox One and much more. Please note, there are some weeks when the Hall is unavailable, so please check the website for more details: www.just42.org.uk/Hollesley .
It is also time for me personally to say goodbye, having recently left Just42 after four years of running youth clubs and drop-in sessions around the area. It has been fantastic working with the community in Hollesley and I will miss you all. Just42 are in the process of finding someone to replace me to ensure the new youth club can continue as usual. (I’ll tell the new person to introduce themselves in Village Voices when they start!). Please continue to support the young people of these villages, they’re a great bunch! Remember! Youth Club, Wednesday evenings in the Village Hall Merry Christmas!
Neil Fox (former Lead Youth Worker, Just42)
Weekday Church Services Tuesday 6.00pm Butley - Prayer for future vision Wednesday 12 noon Sutton - Holy Communion Thursday 9.00am Boyton Church – Morning Prayer Friday 8.00am Hollesley Church – Morning Prayer 1st Thursday 2.30pm Glebe House, Hollesley – Evensong 2nd Monday 10.30am Contemplative Prayer - 412052 for details 3rd Thursday 10.30am Glebe House, Hollesley – Holy Communion Page 27 December 2015 villagevoices.org.uk village voices 20-36 Dec 2015_vv 20/11/2015 17:27 Page 9
Hollesley Parish Council Welcome to our new clerk - on 14th October the council welcomed on board a new parish clerk, Judi Hallett. Judi is also clerk to Ufford and Tunstall parishes and has lived in Hollesley for just over 12 years. You can d e
contact Judi on 01394 411405 or 07739 411927; e-mail t u
her at: [email protected] or write to her at b i r Manor Farm, Hollesley, Suffolk IP12 3NB. t n
Why not come to a meeting and see what it’s all about? o C The council comprises : Jane Daly (Chair), Chris Walker (Vice Chair) plus 8 other councillors. Contact details of all councillors are on the notice boards out - side Hollesley shop, Hollesley village hall and at Oak Hill. Meetings are held once a month at the village hall and everyone is welcome to attend. An agenda is posted on the notice boards at least three days before each meeting. If you would like to receive each agenda by email as soon as it is published please send your email address to: [email protected] There is a vacancy for one more councillor to be co-opted. Could it be you?
Is your household prepared for winter? Extreme weather can bring prolonged power failure and road closure. Handy items to have would be: •BattBearytt-eproyw-peorewde roerd w oinr dw-iunpd -ruapd iroasd aionsd atnodrc thoers ches •BottBleodt tgleads ghaesa theerast aenrsd alanmd plas mps •SpaSrep abraet tbearitetse raiensd agnads gcaysli ncdyelirns ders •A ‘coAr d‘ceodr’d leadn’d l alinnde ltineele ptehloenpeh o-n cea mping cooker - canned food - thermos flasks •- hoCt awmapteinr gb octotolekse r- -b oc attnlneedd mfooinde -r tahle rwmaotse fr lasks - hot water bottles - bottled wate r. Hollesley Emergency Plan An emergency plan is, in greater part, a directory of people and organisations having skills, resources or general willingness to move into action to help the community in a crisis. This directory is not made available to the general public. Only key organisers would have access to volunteers’ contact details. Threats could be tidal surge, heavy rain or snow, high winds, trees down, roads blocked, electricity failure or fire.
The plan needs : Road-clearing and other heavy jobs – strong people, tractor drivers, chainsaw operators, other tools, equipment and heavy vehicle owners. First aid and care – first-aiders, nurses, carers to look in on vulnerable people. Coordination and communication – team leaders, area wardens, others with specialised expertise. Are you willing to put your name forward?
Swallows Close junction Thanks to all the people who contacted SCC High - ways to report their experiences at this junction. Due to the number and nature of the reports SCC Highways have reversed their decision and have agreed to install give way markings.'People power' can work!
Hollesley Parish Council looks forward to hearing from you.
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News from the Suffolk Punch Trust
As Winter is approaching and our horses are growing their winter woolly coats we are getting our maintenance jobs around the farm sorted with the help of our wonderful volun - teers. We have recently had some very good news from the Elise Pilkington Charitable Trust who have granted the Suffolk Punch Trust a generous grant to help replace old fencing and add new field shelters to the site. At this time of year our feed costs for the horses rise dramatically and we are so grateful to all of you who support the Trust with donations
and visits to the farm. We are running a trial Winter d e Opening period on Sundays in November and De - t u b
cember (until 20th Dec). So why not come along i r t
and enjoy a refreshing walk around the farm then n some lovely hot food in the Suffolk Punch Café and o C a bit of Christmas shopping in our shop. Preparing food for the horses For a chance to get away from the madding Christmas crowds, why not come to the peaceful surroundings of the Suffolk Punch Trust to stretch your legs, enjoy the fresh air and indulge in a little Christmas shopping at our lovely local Winter Wonderland craft fair on the 5th and 6th of December? If you would be interested in having a trade stand at the fair please contact: [email protected].
If you can’t make it to the Winter Fair you can browse through some of our stock online or
visit our shop on Sun - d e days, including our t u b
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Calendar (see p.36) o C and Christmas cards, Heavy Horse Ploughing Experience on 15 December please check our website for further details: www.suffolkpunchtrust.org.
If you are looking for an unusual gift we are running a Heavy Horse Ploughing Experience on the 15th December. Step back in time and learn how to handle and care for our wonderful gentle giants. Then try your hand at ploughing a straight furrow! Small groups. £75+VAT. Booking essential.
If you are feeling creative why not come to one of our Christmas wreath- making workshops including lunch? With step by step instructions it’s the per - fect way to add that handmade touch to your front door decoration. Booking essential. Contact: 01394 411327 or [email protected]
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Holiday Family Morning at Foxburrow Farm Monday 21 December 10.30am—12.30pm
‘On the 12th Day of Christmas’ Holiday Family Morning
Crafts, games, and trails.
Location: Foxburrow Farm Cost: £2.50 per person, please book
Contact: 01394 380113 [email protected]
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Hollesley Village Carol Singing
Date Area Contact Meet 6.00pm Mon 21st The Street Joan Butcher 411689 Duck Corner Martello Tower Tues 22nd Shingle St Joan Butcher 411689 car park Swallows Close and Wed 23rd Joan Butcher 411689 Swallows Close Parsons Hill We need at least six singers per group each evening if we are to cover each area. So please do come and join us. The more voices the merrier! A torch would be very useful! Proceeds this year will go to St. Elizabeth Hospice and Hollesley Church. If anyone feels they can gather a few singers together to cover another route, I have collecting boxes and carol sheets available, so please get in touch.
Joan Butcher Monday Music 14 December 8.30 - 11.00pm at the Sorrel Horse
Folk Rock evening with Silbury Hill Further details from www.thesorrelhorse-shottisham.co.uk
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Boyton village Christmas gathering Saturday 19 December 6.30pm Mulled Wine (or soft drinks) & mince pies at the village hall Bring snacks to share if you wish and some Christmas spirit!
KidzUnit 8 RendleshamMews KupboardRendlesham Robin Smith Woodbridge IP12 2SZ Tel: 01394 421190 ********************************** Electrician We sell ‘New and Nearly New’baby and Part P children’s clothes, equipment and toys. We can sell your unwanted also light plumbing items on a commission No job too small basis. Home 01394 411879 Come and take a look: 07748 378958 Tue to Fri 10am-3pm Saturday 10am-1pm Mobile www.kidzkupboard.co.uk Clean sweep Peninsula Dog Grooming Stress Free One 2 One Servicein Hollesley All types of chimneys Bathing, trimming, clipping, nails. unblocked , either nest- Evening and weekend appointments inging oror sootsoot andand muckmuck Local pickup & Collection removal with no mess. Lori Sage 01394 411057 07887693278 www. peninsuladogs.co.uk Free quote or friendly advice call Mark 07594479916 or 01394 459466 Professional Domestic Chimney Sweep covered by Public Liability Insurance
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Advertorial - Cambridge Weight Plan I had always had a problem with how I looked from an early age and had low self-esteem about my appearance. In January 2015, I turned 45 and was at my unhappiest as far as my image was concerned. Unbeknown to me, my partner was having a similar personal struggle and had researched the most effective and quickest way to shed some pounds. Cambridge Weight Plan was the answer.
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It wasn’t long after that I decided to become a Consultant myself. Since May, 2015, I have seen 10 clients lose between 1 stone and 4 stone. Seeing the transformation each week is as much as a thrill now as it was when I was losing weight.
If you are fed up with carrying those extra pounds and you want a no fuss approach to dieting, give me a call. CWP’s policy provides you with 1:1 con- sultations and support whenever, wherever you need it. With tasty products at a reasonable price there are no more excuses. This is the quickest, most effective way to lose weight – with 100% commitment comes the optimum way to lose on average, 1 stone every month.
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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 Christmas opening times We will be open as normal except for: • Christmas Day, Friday 25 December • Bank Holiday, Monday 28 December • New Year’s Day, Friday 1 January 2016 We wish all of our patients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Flu Jabs If you haven’t already had your flu jab but wish to have it please make an appointment to see a nurse. If we have not heard from you by 1st January 2016, we will update your medical records to say that you have decided not to take part in this year’s flu campaign. GP Closure Afternoon: 9 December 2015 from 13.00hrs. News from Boyton Mission Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, Please put a penny in the old man’s hat. Remember that? I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, what about that? It’ll soon be upon us, toys, decora- tions, food, it’s all in the stores now, all these must- haves for a really happy Christmas, and whilst I don’t go for the commercial bits I love it, especially for children. All the carols and the mince pies and the candles, great stuff. The birth of Jesus, made such a change in the lives of the shepherds and wise men and all who saw him, all who followed his story and miracles. Contributed At Boyton Mission we’ll be having a Christmas service on the 20th December at 3.00 in the afternoon, carols and stories and all that stuff. Come along and join us do. Children - did you know that Santa, the bags of coins and all the presents come from the Christmas story? Happy Christmas everyone!
Chris Jowett
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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 [email protected] [email protected]
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