October 2019
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THE WISSETT WEB DELIVERED FREE TO EVERY HOME IN WISSETT BIMONTHLY NO 136 OCTOBER 2019 EVELYN AND ERNIE WOOLNOUGH It was with heavy hearts that we had to say “Goodbye” to Ernie and Evelyn, as they leave Wissett to start a new COFFEE MORNING life in Corton, close to their daughter, Lyn. A glass was raised by many in the village hall on Thursday, 5th Sep- tember. Speeches were said, gifts given and those rela- IN AID OF tively new to the village were given a small insight into how important they were to the life of Wissett. Ernie was instrumental in setting up both the Bowls MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT Club and the original Community Council. With John Howlett, David Andrews and teams of helpers, he WISSETT VILLAGE HALL helped to organise the Treacle Fair, a huge fund-raising effort and rival to the Heveningham Hall fair for six FRIDAY OCTOBER 4TH years. He taught yoga for many years, teaching Angie Shef- field, who now teaches us in the Village Hall on Mon- 10 am - 12 noon days and Fridays. RAFFLE Every year a trailer covered in straw bales made its way round the village, just before Christmas. On board were Also a stall selling Ernie and many children and grown-ups, singing carols. cookery books, preserves, and What fun that was! Stopping for hot mince pies and mulled wine at various houses, singing ourselves hoarse, kitchen utensils. Cheap! accompanied by Ernie on his piano accordion or key- All in aid of Macmillan board. In later years, Ernie learned to play the Saxo- phone too, which accompanied many a harvest supper or New Years Eve party. WISSETT FOLK CONCERT AT ASH TREE BARN Any calm evening in the summer months Ernie’s bright- We would like to thank everybody who attended the ly coloured hot-air balloon could be seen drifting over event and through your support we were able to make the fields and roof-tops of Wissett. Ernie changed the £822 towards the village hall repairs. If you’ve passed balloon for a power-chute... Which then became a hover- by recently you will have seen that the new roof is now craft and, finally a powered boat. nearly complete. Evelyn played a big part in village life. A prominent and Our sincere thanks to Lisa and Paul Grist who were skilful member of the Bowls club, she was also a mem- kind enough to let us have use of their barn, without ber of the WI. A keen gardener, her lilies and roses often which there would not have been a concert won prizes in the horticultural show. If anyone was Very many thanks to everybody involved with organisa- housebound in the village and in need of a visitor, Eve- tion, cooking, arranging the tables, raffle etc. and of lyn was there. Also taking elderly folk shopping if they course the musicians, Megan, Tracey and the Harbour were on their own. Lights Band. A brilliant afternoon’s entertainment. Ernie and Evelyn have delivered the Wissett Web in the This was Megan’s last concert before going off to Uni in village ever since it began, in April, 1997. For which we Newcastle. Good luck, Megan. Enjoy university life and are very grateful. all that it has to offer. We wish you both every happiness in your new home. A terrific effort greatly appreciated. We don’t think you will be sitting around for long. Look On behalf of the Village Hall Committee. out Corton, here they come! Kath Witherby CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES COME TO WISSETT VILLAGE HALL ! CELEBRATORY CHRISTMAS MEAL AND ENTERTAINMENT—TICKETS £15 SATURDAY 7th DECEMBER 2019 6.30 pm: Switching on of Christmas tree lights (with mulled wine) 7.15 pm three course festive dinner Followed by the raffle draw and entertainment with the Beccles Ukulele Ensemble Coffee/Tea and mince pies to conclude your evening of fun PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS Advance bookings only - limited numbers - through Lyn Elliott 01986 872460 Or [email protected] NET PROCEEDS IN AID OF WISSETT VILLAGE HALL REPAIR FUND ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH, WISSETT OCTOBER SERVICES NOVEMBER SERVICES 6th - Team Eucharist in Halesworth 10.00 This may not be accurate. Please watch the boards 3rd - Team Eucharist in Halesworth 10.00 13th - Shared Eucharist at SPEXHALL 11.15 10th - REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 10.45 20th - Morning Worship 9.30 27th - Breakfast church 9.30 17th - Morning worship 9.30 24th - Breakfast Church 9.30 30th - (Saturday) ST ANDREWS DAY 7.00 PARISH COUNCIL NEWS The ParishParish Council’sCouncil’s Meeting Meeting was was on onThursday Thursday Among 19th NEWS FROM ST ANDREW’S CHURCH otherSeptember. matters Among dealt with other were: matters dealt with were: MembersVillage Hall of repairsthe public are welcome at the Parish Coun- This year Jane Held conducted our Harvest Festival ser- cilRoof meetings. tiling, insulation,If you wish bargeboards, to speak on asoffits particular and itemrepairs on vice, and also preached, at very short notice, which no theto the agenda, minor please damage contact to the Bill internal Simpson ceilings should be one would have detected had she not confessed. The finished by the end of September. Repair of the floor has lovely harvest decorations are still up, enjoyed specially been commissioned and a start date is awaited. by the rush of visitors in the Historic Churches Bike The trustees have decided to replace windows and doors Ride, and showing very well in the bright but slightly in good quality wood, rather than repair some and re- lower autumn sunshine. The supper was well attended, place others. The exception to this will be the two win- though some regulars were away. dows in the women’s WC, which will be refurbished. A In addition to the services announced, on All Souls’ replica of the ‘historic’ kitchen window will be made. nd Fund raising for the village hall repairs is proceeding but Day, 2 November, 5.00 – 7.00 p.m., we welcome all there is still an estimated shortfall of about £4000. who would like a quiet time in the candlelit church to Village Sign remember all those who have died, especially friends and family. The restorer will be asked for an update on progress. Someone in the village had offered to refurbish the post. Edward Rennard our Team Rector has decided to retire Footpaths & layby at Brickhill Cottages next year, and the process to find and appoint his suc- Suffolk County Council had accepted responsibility and cessor has begun. would fill in potholes. Once done, disabled access will be pressed for. The churchyard has been mown for many years by Jul- Bus service to Halesworth ian Harris, but he is relinquishing this important role. Local MP and Councillors are still trying to get a meet- We need some one else to take it on: please contact me ing, hoping to avoid the service’s withdrawal. or Geoffrey Kiddy if you might be interested. Conservation area planning breaches. Still no update. Nick Evans, Churchwarden. Treacle Fair FOOD BANK May be restarted in 2020. There has been much shocking publicity recently about Budget 2020/21 to be decided in November when the the levels of poverty in our area and the Food Bank is in precept will be approved. urgent need of more contributions. These can be left in WISSETT HORTICULTURAL SHOW WINNERS the box in Wissett Church or in St Mary's Church Points cup for vegetables Derek Baldry Halesworth. The box in the church is emptied daily. Points shield for flowers Alan Witherby Dry and tinned goods are best. Apthorpe cup for combined points in flowers If you would like to use the food bank, please contact and vegetables Derek Baldry Claire Kiddy at Wissett Lodge, Lodge Lane or 01986 Floral Arrangement points cup Maggie Evans 873173 for a voucher. Vouchers can be exchanged for a Mona Stone cup for best flower arrangement food parcel in St Mary’s Church, Halesworth on Maggie Evans Wednesdays. 10.30 - 12 Carpet Bowls Produce shield Heather Cook Wissett Old School salver for photography YOGA Jenny Ball In the Village Hall with Angie on Best in Show Caron Farnham Monday afternoons, 1.30 - 3 and for her amazing close up photograph of a frog. Friday evenings, 7 - 8. The standard was high this year, as usual but what a shame there were no entries from any children. They You will achieve calm and suppleness. need encouraging to do this sort of thing. Parents, please Wear loose comfortable clothing encourage your children to feel part of the village com- 2 BYO mat and blanket munity by taking part in local events like this. 2 THE WISSETT PLOUGH WISSETT CARPET BOWLS 01986 873047 Bar open: Wednesday & Thursday: 11 - 3, 5 - 10 Friday: 11 - 3, 5 - 11 Saturday: 11 - 11 Sunday: 11 - 10 We started our roll ups again on 4th September in readi- ness for the new season. We have had 4 new members join, all experienced players, which helps us bolster the Food served teams for the coming year. Our first League Division One match is against Weds, Thurs, & Fri: 12 - 2, 6 - 8.30 Knodishall A on 16th October. We have been drawn against Sizewell B for the first Saturday 12 - 3, 6 - 9 Sunday 12 - 3.30 leg of the knockout competition for the Heritage Coast Cup and Plate trophies, with the first game on 2nd Octo- The Wissett Plough has been awarded Trip Ad- ber at home and the return match away on 7th October. visor Certificate of Excellence 2019. We are still looking for new members, so please feel free to come along and try, or contact Bill Simpson if Every week - you want any information or details.