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RendleshamMAGAZINE THE EASTER BUNNY RE-VISITS THE WONDER OF WALKING MAY MUSIC MADNESS!

BENTWATERS IN TIME OF WAR AND PEACE

THE BEAR NECESSITIES..A STORY YOU CAN’T LEGO OF www.rendlesham.suffolk.gov.uk Rendlesham MAGAZINE

THIS MONTH... Magazine contacts Editor Designer Parish Clerk: Heather Heelis Leanda Hoyland-Linch Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh...... 3 T: 01394 420207 T: 01394 420207 Parish Council News...... 4 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] One year on..three lockdowns in...... 6 Advertising Admin Officer: A Growing Need For Financial Advice...... 8 Sarah-Jane Quick Consumer Corner ...... 9 T: 01394 420207 E: [email protected] The Wonders of Walking...... 10 Bears and the Mothers of Invention...... 14 Advertising rates Vicar’s Voice...... 16 Size 1 month 3 months 6 months Annual Sudoko Challenge ...... 19 Eighth Page £13.00 £32.50 £52.00 £78.00 Bentwaters - in Time of War and Peace...... 20 Quarter Page £23.00 £57.50 £92.00 £138.00 1st Rendlesham Scout Group ...... 25 Half Page £42.50 £106.25 £170.00 £255.00 Woodbridge News...... 26 Whole Page £78.50 £196.25 £314.00 £470.00 Anti-social Behaviour...... 31 Community Copy Shop at the Parish Office Youth Volunteering with the British Red Cross...... 33 Come and Discover, or Rediscover, Sailing...... 33 Service Charges A4 b/w 10p Deben Community Farm...... 34 A3 b/w 20p Rendlesham Community Radio...... 36 A4 colour 20p May Music Madness...... 37 A3 colour 35p News from the Mothership...... 41 A4 card b/w 10p Information ...... 43 A4 card colour 20p Binding Views expressed in the Rendlesham Parish Magazine are not necessarily those of the Parish A4 plastic/wire spiral, with cover & back £2.50 Council or of other contributing groups. The publication of content in the Rendlesham Parish Magazine is at the sole discretion of the Parish Council. The Rendlesham Parish Magazine does A4 no cover/back £1.50 not endorse the accuracy or reliability of any article or advertising within this publication. A3 no cover/back £1.50 June Magazine Deadline Laminating A4 35p Please send articles for submission to: [email protected] by 10 May 2021. Rendlesham Parish Magazine will be available A3 70p online and in hard copy format.

2 APRIL 2021 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921 – 2021. It is with great sadness that we heard the news yesterday that Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh passed away at the age of 99

The Duke was married to Launched in 1956, the DofE of young people see themselves Queen Elizabeth II for more Awards offers young people and see the world around them. than 70 years and became the the chance to take on their own Since 1956 over 6.7 million longest-serving consort in challenges follow their own young people have started British history - he was due to passions, discover new skills their DofE in the UK and over turn 100 in two months’ time, and make a difference in their 3.1 million Awards have been on 10 June. community, and there are many achieved. young people in Rendlesham One of this greatest On behalf of the Parish that have either been through or achievements was to be the Council, we send our heartfelt are currently doing their Bronze, founder of the Duke of condolences to the Royal family, Silver or Gold Awards. Edinburgh Awards Scheme and especially HRH Queen (DofE). Through the scheme, HRH Elizabeth II, for whom the The Duke of Edinburgh has Duke of Edinburgh was her helped transform how millions strength and beloved husband. Credit: kylieellway Credit: Atlantic-Lens-Photography

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Planning Matters and will continue to keep Redevelopment of the abreast of these to understand Sports Centre Site Pavilion at Jubilee the progress and ensure East Park Planning Application ref Suffolk enforce the conditions 20/1035 on any development at all times. The redevelopment of the New convenience store, two pavilion took another step The downside of the Heather Heelis Photography by forward as we appointed shop units and associated Conditions are such that it will a local architect, Daniel, car parking, service yard delay a start to development from Free Spirit Architects and pedestrian way, eleven work on site. In light of that, based at Bentwaters, to affordable houses and the Parish Council will be look at the potential of the associated car parking communicating separately Reopening of the pavilion for delivering some with East Suffolk to ensure Parish Office Readers will probably be aware of the outcomes of the the developer maintains the that this application was finally Neighbourhood Plan such We are pleased to announce exclusion fencing around the approved by East Suffolk as additional leisure facilities, that, thanks to the handywork site to ensure public safety. Council in March. The formal including a gym, multi-use of one of your Parish approval had be held pending Councillors, Dave Moore, the Planning Application rooms, a café and space for the Parish Council’s Request for office is now Covid safe and DC/21/1226/FUL events. the Application to be “called in” ready to reopen on Monday 26 by Secretary of State. Change of use from residential We will be working with Daniel April. We’ve got slightly new to children’s home, 41 Knight over the next few months to The Decision by Secretary opening times so if you need Road, Rendlesham, Suffolk IP12 look at putting together some of State not to review the to call in for any reason we’ll be 2GR proposals which will then out open Mondays and Tuesdays Application was confirmed for public consultation. in Early March allowing East The Parish Council Planning 12-4pm. Suffolk to formally approve the Committee considered this Youth Worker outreach Change of meeting date Development. application at their meeting on sessions 12 April 2021. Given the lack Due to an anomaly in the The Parish Council has of detail in the application, We are also going to be starting removal of the legislation for considered the possibility combined with inadequate some outreach youth work remote meetings (as of 7 May) of seeking “Judicial review” parking provision and existing sessions to engage with young and the ability to hold face to due to our concerns over the covenants on the land, the people (all Covid compliant of face meetings (from 17 May), process adopted in assessing the Committee resolved to object course). The work that they the Parish Council May meeting Application by East Suffolk but to the application. As a will be doing will be to promote due to be held on 10 May has decided the potential legal costs statutory consultee on planning well-being during the pandemic been moved to Wednesday along with the likelihood of not applications, their comments as well as identifying what the 5 May. The Annual Parish actually changing the decision will now be passed to East young people of Rendlesham Council meeting will start at made such an approach an Suffolk Council as the Local need in the way of support, 7pm following by the ordinary unacceptable risk. Planning Authority. facilities and activities…. All this Parish Council meeting. The The Parish Council has however will feed into the Rendlesham agendas will be published as noted the quite onerous youth strategy which is currently normal on our notice board conditions placed within the underway. outside the Community Centre approval of the Application and on our website www. rendlesham.suffolk.gov.uk. 2021 Parish Council Meetings All Parish Council meetings are currently held via Zoom. Links and agendas are available on the RPC website. Full Council 5 May, 5 July, 6 September, 1 November Planning Committee 12 July, 11 October Jubilee Park Committee 8 July, 14 October Finance and Asset Committee 15 July, 21 October Youth Group Committee 7 July, 6 October Minutes of Meetings are available on the Parish Council web site: www.rendlesham.suffolk.gov.uk NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 5 May by Zoom at 7.30pm. 15 minute public session 4 APRIL 2021 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE

Skatepark update New benches at Following the final consultation Jubilee Park meeting on 31 March, the Following suggestions from the design is now ready for the people who use Jubilee Park planning application. There was we’ve added 2 new benches and just a minor amendment to the a circulate tree seat on the far design which was to change the side of the football pitch. We dishkicker to a flatbank hip to will be adding in a perimeter add more flow into the bowled path when the skatepark is built. quarterpipe. Someone posted on Facebook Play area repairs the other day ‘when will the and maintenance skatepark be built’ …… well, completed! this is down to all those skaters, scooters, BMXers, parents, The repairs and refurbishment friends or anyone else who have finally been completed wants to see this skatepark after a number of logistical and happen….. the answer is Covid related delays. We’ve simple… ‘when we’ve raised the replaced the timbers on some money’. of the equipment, carried out repairs, but the big change has The Parish Council will be been the total replacement of Photography by Heather Heelis Photography by looking into grants and have the bark in the swings area £49,000 set aside… but we with recycled rubber bark…. do need some help to add Around 25 cubic metres of to the pot to make up the the stuff! Not an easy task but £150,000…. So we’re looking with the help of Bentwaters for anyone who’s an expert in Parks and a trusty team of crowdfunding, knows a business councillors, under the watchful who might like to become a eye of Roger, our Park Keeper, sponsor or even anyone who the final 8 loads were put in is good at baking and would last month… completing the like to have a cake stall… every work. We’ve also added a hand little bit will help and everyone sanitizer unit by the gate to help who raises money will receive a keep everyone safe. certificateso, get your thinking hats on and get in touch with Heather at the Parish office [email protected]

By contacting Rendlesham Parish Council you agree your contact details may be held and processed for the purpose of correspondence and services we provide. We only keep information for as long as necessary. We do not share your information with third parties. Parish Councillors Parish Office Mike Stevenson: Chairman Douglas Burness Steff Evans Rendlesham Community Centre Ex-officio on all Committee Jubilee Park Committee Youth Group Charity Walnut Tree Avenue, SALC Rep Personnel Committee Victoria Proctor Rendlesham IP12 2GG Martyn Redfern: Vice James Carter Jubilee Park Committee T: 01394 420207 Chairman Jubilee Park Committee Planning Committee E: [email protected] Personnel Committee Personnel Committee Youth Group Charity Office opening hours Planning Committee Planning Committee Malcolm Booth Monday and Tuesday, 12-4pm. Youth Group Charity SALC Rep Planning Committee Dave Moore Peter Wyartt Ali Gibbs Finance & Asset Committee Finance & Asset Committee Personnel Committee Jubilee Park Committee Planning Committee Tree Warden Youth Group Charity 5 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2021 One year on, three lockdowns in...

“Childhood”, One year on, three and then rearranged the letters What a day! We are so grateful lockdowns in and two into the missing word… to Mr Bunny for coming to be said the Easter Eastertides past. What “Chocolate”. with us and share a little of his Easter magic. Bunny, with a a year! Thank you Bunny, thank you, thank you we said. The Easter In the office, it was a delight triple twitch of his That’s why the Parish Council Bunny looked us in the eye and to be sitting in the Community was determined to make Easter, smiled his wise smile. Centre and hearing those nose, “deserves 2021 a special time for the excited squeals as someone “Times change”, he said. kiddlies of Rendlesham. spotted a letter in our window. chocolate!” “Governments change, policies Childhood is magical, and So our lawyers were locked change – even educational precious. And nothing should in egg-stremely hard-boiled trends change. But children? take away from that. (It made negotiations with the Easter They’re the same as they ever our hearts feel a little less Bunny’s lawyers, because he were. They still love to play, they bruised from the year!) really shouldn’t have come here still love being outdoors and two years on the hop. After all, love to be helpful, heard, and With grateful thanks to Zee at there are so many kiddlies he valued for who they are. Costcutters for egg-spressing has to deliver to. But a little bit his support for the community “Something else”, he said. of wheedling (and a whole lot yet again by donating so many “They know something you of pleading), and finally the chocolate eggs to the cause of adults have forgotten. They only Easter Bunny agreed he would childhood. (Can’t tell you how have one childhood… come and deliver eggs to the many, that would spoil the game clever children of Rendlesham “And childhood”, said the for next year!) who had found all the clues Easter Bunny, with a triple But judging by the smiles on all twitch of his nose, “deserves these faces, there were a LOT… The winners! chocolate!” For the Baker Boys of Crooked Creek Road, this wasn’t just an Easter, this was a Rendlesham Parish Council Easter… Ollie and The Woolnough kiddies have had a Isaac were delighted to discover they’d helped Mum and Dad guess closest to the number of eggs the Easter Bunny would fantastic day and were playing out on deliver to Rendlesham on Easter Sunday. (We can’t tell you the green working off a mahoosive exactly how many eggs were delivered, that might spoil the B-I-G Easter Guess for next year). roast lamb when the Easter bunny But that’s a big old egg, wonder if they’ll have finished it by then? rocked up! Thank you all so much. I love Rendlesham - have done since I was 6! Lisa Woolnough Below: Zee Mann, of Costcutter, who generously sponsored all the eggs, pictured with the Easter Bunny. Photography by Mike Stevenson and Heather Heelis Stevenson Mike Photography by

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Lots of happy children receiving their eggs from the Easter Bunny on his epic tour of Rendlesham! Thanks to all who shared these wonderful photos on social media.

7 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2021 A Growing Need for Financial Advice

Your Parish Council supports Citizens Advice , & District so it can continue to deliver service to you, when you need it.

A year into lockdown and before. The team at CA-LS&D is concerned. Many people them about steps you can time has flown for the team is friendly, helpful, approachable survived last year through family take if things do go wrong. If at Citizens Advice Leiston, and knowledgeable. They’ll help handouts, using up savings or anyone would benefit from Saxmundham & District you unpick it all. Just ask! maxing out their credit cards. budgeting support or financial (CA-LS&D). It believes local Some of these problems may capability advice, please contact In the final quarter of 2020-2021 communities have adapted take years to translate into CA-LS&D. CA-LS&D saw an increase in the well to a difficult time, but it’s requests for debt advice and number of clients approaching not over yet. A recent update support. But if you recognise Community Focus them with debt problems and from Chiara Saunders, Chief some of these scenarios in Two projects worth mentioning seeking financial support. This Officer at CA-LS&D shows your own household, get in are the provision of laptops can be asking for advice as to what is surfacing in our local touch with CA-LS&D before it to school and the provision of how to manage their debts, communities. becomes a problem. slow cookers to people in need. support in kind or charitable Debt support (for instance, food Taking a Proactive The Laptop for Schools project Whilst CA-LS&D were aware banks, help to pay energy bills Approach was inspired by a campaign from hardship funds, help with started by the IP17 Good that people were struggling CA-LS&D has recently school uniform costs), even Neighbour Scheme and CA- financially, the demand for employed a Budgeting & queries about Universal Credit. LS&D helped spread the word money advice was lower than in Financial Capability Officer. Not all UC queries are for new by asking people to donate previous years. There were many John will be helping clients to claims but a noticeable increase second-hand laptops to local reasons for this. It usually starts budget and will also be arranging in demand reflects the growth in schools. The response was with people’s unwillingness to financial capability talks to help people accessing benefits. impressive, and they were able deal with debts but the trigger people facing a change in their for tackling debt wasn’t there to put schools in touch with Many of their clients do not see lives (leaving school or care/ local businesses and charitable in the same way as in previous themselves as having financial having children/widowed/ years because the bailiffs weren’t funding. This addressed a real problems due to Lockdown, divorced etc) understand and need in our community, and visiting, the eviction threats many were already in debt cope with the financial changes weren’t being issued. This is what showed how different parts when Lockdowns arrived and ahead of them. of the community can work generally pushes people to seek found it harder to maintain He will also be working with together positively. advice. But perhaps, some people their balancing act of keeping Alde Valley Academy and were facing money problems for creditors happy. Others were The Slow Cooker project was an taking Year 11 students through the first time and weren’t seeking struggling with the increase in initiative of The Rural Coffee managing bank accounts, help, as they had never needed to, the cost of living; higher energy Caravan and CA-LS&D used its budgeting for household costs, and didn’t know where to start. bills from being at home, or knowledge and contacts to find debts, checking you have the increased costs from having homes for over 30 slow cookers. If this is you, please don’t ever right benefits and where to get children at home. think debt is too big a problem support. The aim is to take Looking Ahead to solve. And don’t be too So we might be seeing the a proactive approach to help CA-LS&D is keen to offer proud to ask for help, especially tip of the iceberg where debt them cope with their financial clients a face-to-face service when you’ve never needed it situation and know when and alongside our phone, email and where to ask for help if things letter advice and support. They go wrong. will keep us updated about how The aim is to help people avoid and when we will resume these problems but also to reassure services.

Many clients struggle with the increased cost of living; higher energy bills from being at home, or having children at home. 8 APRIL 2021 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE

Where CA-LS&D helped in 2020-21 1. Client contacted us as he thought his wife’s state pension was not correct. He was unable to print off forms from the internet so we did this for him 24 and provided support and advice throughout the process. As a result, his wife’s pension was adjusted and she received a back payment in excess of £9,000. Contact Us Face-to-face advice continues 2. Client lost his PIP after to be suspended. We are able to Our service Citizens Advice Leiston, transferring from DLA and had help you if you ring, email or Saxmundham and District is open to been fighting for three years to send us a letter and as soon as remains open. Advice continues have the decision overturned. we are able, we will reopen our anyone: it is free, to be given by: CA-LS&D worked with the face-to-face advice service. independent, client to prepare for his appeal Phone: 01728 832193 or We are part of the national and sought specialist advice to Freephone 0808 278 7868 Citizens Advice organisation confidential and support his case. The client’s (Leiston office: Monday, which aims to provide the advice appeal was successful and he Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10-2) people need for the problems impartial. received a backdated payment in Suffolk Adviceline: 0300 330 they face, and to influence excess of £25,000. 1151 (Monday to Friday 9-5) policymakers to improve the 3. Client had a long running Help to Claim: 0800 144 8 444 policies and practices that affect dispute with Child Maintenance people’s lives. (New Universal Claim as to whether he owed any applicants: Monday to Friday Our service is open to anyone: it money. The issue was affecting 8-6) is free, independent, confidential his health and causing him a lot and impartial. of stress. We worked with him Email: supervisor@leistoncab. for many months, eventually cabnet.org.uk requesting the support of our Post: 14 Colonial House, Station local MP. The client’s case was Road, Leiston, IP16 4JD reviewed and he was found to owe a minimal amount of Criminals can pose as your money, which was written off. bank and give a seemingly legitimate reason to trick you Consumer Corner 4. Client contacted us as he into updating your personal had been furloughed and had details through links contained fallen behind with his bills. Can you spot the difference between in text messages. These may The stress of the situation had by embedded into genuine a genuine request and one that’s a had an adverse reaction on his message threads making it partner’s health. CA-LS&D was scam? increasingly difficult to spot. able to use monies from the ESC Hardship Fund to help the It’s important that you TAKE client manage his utility debts FIVE and log into your so that they could clear their account directly to update your council tax debt. information. If you think you have fallen for a scam, contact your bank immediately and report it to We might be Action Fraud. Make sure you forward scam seeing the tip texts to 7726, and if a scam of the iceberg text claims to be from your bank, then you should also where debt is report it to them. concerned. 9 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2021 The wonders of walking

Suffolk doesn’t have mountain ranges to be scaled but we do have some of the most beautiful scapes of land and sea in the UK, recently celebrated on Kate Humble’s Coastal Britain on Channel 5. You’ll always be able to find new places to explore, not least because the coast is a changing one.

I asked on social media a while some points of interest. We One of the most valuable things ago for Rendlesham’s favourite hope that this will encourage as about walking, I believe, is the walking routes and what a many of you as possible to feel creation of an attachment and response I had! confident walking in and around a relationship with the place under your feet. You notice the They ranged from cross country Rendlesham. tiny changes that anyone else yomps to a stroll around the One Life Suffolk lead ‘Health would miss and you treasure the block, highlighting that ‘going Walks’. These are organised space and freedom you have to for a walk’ means something events, lead by trained do so. different to everyone. individuals and open to anyone This is how we protect and In Rendlesham some of these to attend. The walks are enhance the environment favourite walks are around ‘the inclusive of all abilities and locally. It’s understandable that base’ perimeter, towards the support everyone’s needs. You if people don’t have personal forest and heading into the very currently need to book, in line experience of a place they value pretty ‘Old Rendlesham’. Many with Covid 19 regulations, at it less but if we all hold our people walk through the village www.onelifesuffolk.co.uk/ village in the highest regard alone, with a friend (of both services/health-walks or call due to the hours we’ve spent the two and four-legged variety) 01473 718193 and I can certainly testify that you have to do a lot of walking to cover every alley and passage. This is the beauty of walking, it is for everyone, or at least it should be. Walking somewhere unfamiliar can be daunting, as can walking It’s understandable after experiencing health problems. It is in everyone’s that if people don’t interest to have plenty of have personal people about to reassure you, whether that’s walking together Suffolk Project officer for Active Mair Potter, Photography by experience of a or at least the knowledge that someone won’t be far behind. place they value it As we all venture out more less but if we all with the easing of lockdown and the warmer weather, as a hold our village community we can support each in the highest other to walk safely. With this aim the Climate regard due to the Emergency Working Group are producing a map available to hours we’ve spent all residents. This will feature walking it and existing footpaths, point you in the direction of tried and tested thinking, feeling routes and feature historical and evolving in it and cultural information about then it is protected Right: Moody skies as you cross the and cared for. A1152 and head to the forest 10 APRIL 2021 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE The wonders of walking

‘Walking as often as I can has helped me gain strength in my legs after a serious injury. Getting out in nature is one of the best things I can do for my mental and physical wellbeing and to progress my recovery journey.’ Beth Greaves

walking it and thinking, feeling to finding and re-establishing what rare native wildflowers and evolving in it then it is public places to walk that have we absolutely shouldn’t stomp NEXT MONTH’S protected and cared for. Access conveniently lost signage and all over, what migrants return LITTER PICK to outdoor spaces in which to become over grown. to specific places year on year, walk is truly a privilege not to be which part of a stream is home Next month’s litter pick On the other hand I’ve seen taken for granted. to a fragile population of a will be on Sunday fields of crops trampled and water mammal, all come from That said, should we be able ruined by walkers not sticking 9th May, 10-3pm. the experience we gain from to amble wherever our heart to the paths sometimes walking. This experience creates No experience desires? Since the dawn of because the paths have become respect and means that we can necessary, just eagle civilization there has always treacherous. Similarly if you be out and about in nature been this debate over the ‘right aren’t careful you may easily eyes, a nifty pick-stick, without doing harm. to roam’. Private property disturb ground nesting birds, and a competitive butting against public footpaths, leverets, and other wildlife I’ve mainly been discussing determination to bag up throw in some farm land and it which in a biodiversity crisis walking for leisure but of becomes a very complex issue. we all need to be protecting. course, deciding to walk or cycle the most litter! There is a very keen sector Knowledge about what lives rather than drive somewhere of society that dedicate time among is in the natural world, has huge benefits for local air pollution and reducing your carbon contributions. Whatever reason you are walking for there is one more benefit, it demonstrates the need for the space to do so. Safe, traffic free areas are on the decline so by putting one foot in front of another out of doors you are already doing your bit to reclaim some of this space. A demand for places to walk and appropriate routes influences Photography by Mair Potter, Project officer for Active Suffolk Project officer for Active Mair Potter, Photography by local authorities to ensure these are available and safe so the simple act of ‘going for a walk’ sends with it a valuable message. It’s a beautiful thing when connecting with and protecting our environment also benefits your health… Victoria Proctor It’s a beautiful Continued overleaf.... thing when connecting with and protecting our environment also benefits your Left: Reflections in the Reservoir health. 11 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2021

Imagine if I told you a secret about the single best thing you could do to improve your overall health, what do you think it would it be? Something that could help with the prevention of a variety of diseases, including but not limited to; Alzheimer’s’, diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and certain cancers.

What if I said it would improve moving more are innumerable, Secondly, motivation is a finite your depression and anxiety, so why don’t we move more? resource. If you’re anything general wellbeing, sleep and like me, you wake up every Well first of all, we are very even your relationships? Monday morning bursting with busy right? Even if taking Moreover, what if this motivation and will power, ready care of ourselves is at the end incredible secret to health was to tackle the week ahead full- of a very long to do list, it free and available to all? You on only to find by lunch time, regularly gets bumped for ‘more would probably say it sounds you’re completely exhausted and important stuff’. Personally, I too good to be true. Well in fact decide to postpone your new think when we say ‘I don’t have that all-encompassing beneficial project to the next Monday and time for that’ what we actually solution is physical activity! the next Monday… you know mean is ‘that isn’t my priority the deal. Motivation is not a Physical inactivity (or less than right now’. Maybe it’s time to reliable friend, some days it will 30 minutes of exercise a week) ask yourself who would do all be there and others, well let’s Below, left: A popular perimeter walk is the fourth leading cause of this ‘important stuff’ if you just say there’s a reason habit around the old RAF Bentwaters death globally, an important weren’t here to do it? Perhaps building is the newest trend in ‘base’ risk factor for chronic diseases looking after your own health productivity management. We Below, right: St. Gregory’s Church by and costs the UK £7.4 billion should be higher up that list. need to make moving more a a full moon annually. Yet the benefits of Photography by Mair Potter, Project officer for Active Suffolk Project officer for Active Mair Potter, Photography by

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your legs and it became a solid habit, after all no one ever woke you have the right clothing and HOLD THE FRONT up questioning whether they appropriate walking aids. I love routine. The health benefits, should brush their teeth or not. nothing more than to stick my the moments of wisdom and PAGE! Let’s make it something we just headphones on and go for a of course the appreciation of Are you a budding do, no talking ourselves out of stroll listening to an audiobook what we have around us in photographer? it because it’s just in our daily or podcast or meet with a this particularly beautiful part routine like getting dressed or friend to catch up on the latest of the world. So, what are you Whilst enjoying some feeding the cats. lockdown gossip… spoiler alert- waiting for? (Please don’t say of the great walks there is none! Or maybe you motivation) Get out there in the recommended by Pain is another very common prefer the peace and quiet of fresh air, plan some time in each reason for moving less; living Victoria and Mair, the forest and hearing the birds day, make it a priority and aim with chronic pain can be how about capturing chattering above you? Best of to progress by increasing time, miserable, it seeps into every all with walking, any amount steps, distance or even terrain. the beauty of our aspect of life and at times of time counts, even five or ten And if you do see me out and local landscape in a feels debilitating. There is minutes of movement outside about, don’t forget to say hi! photograph? often a very real fear that pain can change the entire shape of will intensify or worsen with Mair Potter The best ones will earn your day. Giving ourselves that more activity. As we get older, Project officer for Active Suffolk the prestigious award time and space to think can give we often start to develop us the most wonderful creative of being our front cover conditions that can cause pain ideas… I thought most of this image. Send high and our natural reflex towards article up while out walking. resolution (300dpi) our much-loved older members of society is to advise them They say it only takes 21 days images via email or to rest and try not to overdo to form a habit, imagine if you WeTransfer to Leanda: it. However, the research tells invested up to half an hour events@rendleshampc. us the opposite is true, for of your day for the next 21 Below: Big skies define a Suffolk org.uk those who undertake regular days in getting out to stretch walk physical activity long-term, pain management actually improves and keeping active as Walking ticks all the health and fitness boxes, we age results in us needing less cardiovascular and respiratory health (stronger support with everyday activities. Last and by no means, there’s heart and lungs to me and you), as well as money, hard to come by and building muscle, strengthening our bones (see so easily spent. Safe to say I have a solution for all these you later osteoporosis), fresh air, vitamin D problems. The easiest, most cost efficient and environmentally and production of those much-needed happy friendly form of activity is of hormones endorphins and serotonin. Suffolk Project officer for Active Mair Potter, Photography by course walking. Walking ticks all the health and fitness boxes, cardiovascular and respiratory health (stronger heart and lungs to me and you), as well as building muscle, strengthening our bones (see you later osteoporosis), fresh air, vitamin D and production of those much-needed happy hormones endorphins and serotonin. Walking is appropriate for most people providing your health conditions are stable (speak to a GP first if you have any concerns) and can be performed in a variety of ways. With or without others, any time of the day and in all weathers provided 13 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2021 Bears and the mothers of invention!

We all remember sitting happily for hours, lost in the thrill of building. The beauty of play is that children can do this for hours, whilst also building up dexterity and muscle memory in their hands that will help them with other skills, such as learning to write or developing planning skills, mathematical thinking, persistence, confidence.

Play is also believed to sharpen Two years ago, that’s exactly is now an AFOL (adult fan of the minds of our elderly too - what Ben Alder here in Lego) herself, even has her own all very sensible and worthy but Rendlesham did. Lego sets. best of all, play is fun! Ben and his family are huge So how did Pooh’s house go And that’s why LEGO has been LEGO fans. About two years from home-made model to a the force it has been for so long. ago he decided to make his full-scale Lego production line? Playing with LEGO promotes family their very own LEGO Ben says: “After receiving a fine motor skills, and connecting “Winnie the Pooh House” so few lovely comments about pieces of different shapes and that they could act out their my model from families and sizes helps children develop favourite bedtime stories friends, I decided to put it on their dexterity. It also develops together. They all love Winnie the LEGO Ideas website. This an early problem-solving ability. the Pooh and LEGO did not at is where LEGO fans can put that time make the set. What better way to help your up their creations and if your children – and stay young Ben says: “Building the submission gets 10,000 votes, it yourself – than creating a prototype was very exciting is then sent forward for review learning experience withLEGO. for the family. We ordered up by LEGO management, with existing parts online and they the possibility of it becoming an arrived from many different official LEGO set for the shops. Lego spare part shops. Some “I thought it was good, but was even came from abroad. completely overwhelmed by the Everyday when the post arrived support my set got on LEGO my kids, Joshua and Elsie, were Ideas. In just over four months, excited to open the packages my creation hit the magic 10K and discover what part we could supporter mark. I was thrilled put in the build next. It was an enough at that, but was over absorbing project for the whole the moon when, several months family. later, it was chosen to become “But it wasn’t all plain sailing. In an official LEGO set for the my build, I had to make do with shops! a Lego panda head to create “Over the last year I have been Winnie the Pooh. I can fix that, working with the amazing I thought, and put the Lego designers at LEGO, taking my head into some plastic dye, but front-room build to a shop- it would not take the colour. ready set. It has all been such an I then had a brainwave and amazing experience.” thought heating it might help… so poured the dye into one of On 18 March 2021 it was finally our sauce pans and turned on the day of release. Still pinching the heat. This worked perfectly himself, Ben tells us his “Winnie and I was rather pleased with the Pooh” set is now for sale myself until I discovered that on the official LEGO website heating plastic dye in a saucepan and in LEGO shops (when dyes the saucepan too! Oops! they open again). He says: “I Explain that one to your wife. still can’t believe that a set I was involved in has become an It must be love then? official LEGO set. I remember “Yes! Me, the kids and Lego! I’d as a child sitting for hours go so far as to say that Louisa playing LEGO with my parents, 14 APRIL 2021 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE Bears and the mothers of invention!

dreaming of becoming a LEGO designer one day. But now it’s actually happened! “I originally designed the set for my kids. They were my inspiration, so I wanted to make sure they were referenced within the finished design some how. I discussed this with the design team at LEGO and told them how both my kids love nature, especially bees, as well. There was a lot of knowing nodding and looking at each other, until at the next meeting they revealed their idea to have the trails from the bees creating a ‘j’ and an ‘e’ – for Joshua and Elsie. Well, as you can imagine, I thought it was perfect. So if you look inside the house on one of the pictures there’s two bees with their initial trail. My kids are over the moon at having an official part in the set for them. “Our family’s journey has certainly been a dream come Above: Ben and Louisa Alder with true and I can’t thank everyone their children Elsie and Joshua. enough for supporting our creation and for helping to make it happen.” One delighted purchaser has already reviewed this set on the LEGO website, saying “The Congratulations Ben, what an set is adorable, and the overall achievement, You are proof build was enjoyable (and I don't that we should always hold typically like building LEGO onto our dreams because we trees!) I think if you're a LEGO never know how or when we Disney fan, this is a must have.” will finally build upon them.

Below: The Winnie the Pooh Lego set

15 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2021 The Vicar’s Voice

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Date Time Place Service Officiant Sunday 2nd May 9 am All Saint’s Holy Communion Rev Kevan 9am Sutton Family Worship Rev Mandy 11am Family Worship Rev Mandy 11am St Felix Holy Communion Rev Judith Wednesday 5th May 10am St Felix Holy Communion Rev Mandy Sunday 9th May 9am St Gregory Holy Communion Rev Kevan 11am Bromeswell Morning Prayer Stephen N 11am St Felix Holy Communion Rev Mandy 11am Sutton Morning Praise Helen Shand 6pm Evensong Mel/Helen Wednesday 12th May 10.00am St Felix Informal Worship and Praise Rev Mandy Sunday 16th May 9.00am All Saints, Eyke Morning Prayer Rev Mandy 11.00am Bromeswell Holy Communion Rev Kevan 11.00am St Felix Prayer & Praise TBC 11.00am Sutton Holy Communion Rev Mandy 11.00am Shottisham Morning Praise Helene Berry Wednesday 19th May 10.00am St Felix Informal Worship and Praise Rev Mandy Sunday 23rd May 9am St Gregory Morning Prayer Stephen N Pentecost 9am Shottisham Family Communion Rev Mandy 11am Bromeswell Prayer & Praise TBC 11am St Felix Holy Communion Rev Mandy Wednesday 26th May 10am St Felix Informal Worship and Praise Rev Mandy Sunday 30th May TBC

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Dear friends, had to postpone from last the Government’s Road Map out love for each of us – like nature, We can attribute ‘change’ to year. And with the easing of of lockdown comes to pass, and it changes us, it re-energises us many months of the year, but I lockdown, they can share their the light will truly be at the end in our faith and our lives, ready think May is the month of the big day with at least a few of the tunnel for June 21st. to meet Him when He comes more than six family or friends to earth again. And the greatest biggest changes. Change is something we all attending. gift from God is to love and be experience in The force of nature gets to loved, and that knowledge of love Exams are being our lives at work to change our landscapes gives us the strength and ability to prepared for, some time or and gardens, as flowers and adapt to change when life throws the results of other. trees bud and blossom, crops it at us. which can be grow and yield, and these events Christians life-changing for Whatever this month of May inspire and perhaps challenge who celebrate them and for brings to you, I pray you live us with renewed energy to the Easter those alongside and love it well. get busy with tidying up our Mystery open them at work or gardens and patios, refreshing themselves With love and blessings, borders with bedding plants and home. up to being Rev Mandy Xx veggie patches with all kinds of Of course, for changed people, produce. some people, a through the My love is pots and pots of red change may be death and geraniums, which were my dad’s less welcome resurrection favourite flower, and when they and we pray of Christ. In are in full bloom, I feel dad is for those going church during watching down and smiling at through an each service The greatest gift the glorious blooms……and my unwelcome of Holy from God is to efforts!! or unplanned Communion, change, that we proclaim the My dad at his greenhouse, ‘potting on’ love and be loved, May is also seen as the restoration and Easter mystery, beginning of the wedding newness may Christ has died! Christ is risen! and that knowledge season, when many couples ultimately come of it. choose this month for their Christ will come again!. of love gives us the May brings change and we all life-changing event of marriage. And the message of the Easter hope that change will be in the strength and ability This year, many will marry Mystery is that because He loves air this month as step three of under covid restrictions, having us, we are reminded of God’s to adapt to change.

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19 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2021 Bentwaters – in time of war and peace

May 8th will forever be associated with Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) when, in 1945 World War II came to an end with the surrender of Germany to the Allies of Britain, USA and the Soviet Union.

Bentwaters had played an occurred a few months after the Such sacrifices are described as important part in WWII when in war ended. It is likely there are the ultimate sacrifice and they December 1944 six squadrons of more and we have yet to find represent the highest level of RAF Mustang fighter bombers any that occurred on the ground service that our military can were stationed there. which might have happened. bestow to the nation. The fighting was hectic, with Most losses were caused by bad However, all those who served almost daily missions to weather (three on a single day in at Bentwaters in WWII gave of both accompany RAF long February 1945 over Belgium), themselves and contributed in Newspaper report from the Guardian range bombers, such as the mid-air collisions, mechanical some way to win a war that has 22nd May 1953. Halifax and Lancaster, to act failure and friendly fire. Only led to the longest peace time in as defensive cover against the two were lost to enemy fire; Europe. German Luftwaffe; and to one over Copenhagen whilst We have been reminded of conduct low level bombing of escorting a low level mission to service recently with the passing targets to support the advance bomb a Gestapo Headquarters, of Prince Philip, the Duke of of the Allied troops moving and the other over Denmark, Edinburgh. deeper into Europe. just four days before the end of the war whilst attacking Many of us might not have Research by the volunteers at U-Boats. known of how much the Duke the museum have uncovered fourteen fatalities, though one Below: RAF P-51 Mustang of 126 Squadron as flown by Major Arne Austeen DFC

Below: Thirty Two F-86 Sabre fighters of the 81st Fighter Interceptor Wing provide a flypast for the Duke of Edinburgh.

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Many of us might not have known of how much the Duke gave of himself in the service of this country and that he conducted over 22,000 personal engagements in addition to those where he accompanied the Queen. gave of himself in the service flypast of thirty two F-86 Sabre Major Austeen, a Norwegian of by those who served with of this country and that he fighters including three that who fled his country in 1941 him and his loss was severely conducted over 22,000 personal dived from 40,000 feet creating to join the RAF, was highly felt. Neither his aircraft or body engagements in addition to a sonic boom! decorated and a distinguished was ever found. those where he accompanied and capable leader, well thought What an amazing spectacle and the Queen which was of a how impressed the Prince must similar number. have been by such a remarkable Prince Philip has a connection display of American military to Bentwaters - he visited the power deployed to the UK to base in 1953 as part of a tour of defend the nation’s skies. several RAF and USAF bases. Major Arne Austeen DFC There’s some Pathe News perished on the 4th May 1945 footage on the internet of the just four days before the end Prince visiting the bases though of WWII whilst leading his not of Bentwaters and he cuts squadron, 126, on a mission to a dashing figure in his RAF attack German U-Boats off the uniform. All the stops were coast of Denmark. pulled out at Bentwaters with a All those who served at Bentwaters in WWII gave of themselves and contributed in some way.

Below: Major Arne Austeen DFC

Based in the United States Air Force hardened command post on the former Bentwaters airbase. Displays of the history from 1943 to 1993. Cold war jets and vehicles on show. Plenty of car parking space and suitable for all ages and ideal all weather visitor attraction with a café and shop offering light refreshments and souvenirs. Opening times 10.00 - 16.00 Easter until end October.

Further information for the museum can be found at www.bcwm.org.uk Building 134, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 2TW 21 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2021

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Bentwaters Cold War Museum is looking for volunteers to help support its aim of preserving the history of the twin bases of Bentwaters and Woodbridge.

It could be you like aeroplanes, have an interest in local Rendlesham history or are just looking for a new interest and way to meet new people. Tasks vary enormously and there’s a place for everyone whether you have a liking for BCWM Simon Gladas, Photography by outdoor work, a talent for DIY, enjoy meeting the public, assisting with research and the displays or getting up close to the aircraft exhibits! Contact the museum at info@ bcwm.org.uk and check out the Above: Karen and Graham Haynes, museum trustees, refitting the missiles of Above: Museum manager and founder website: www.bcwm.org.uk to the Rapier anti-aircraft launcher which they have spent the last few weekends Graham Haynes busy repairing a sign learn more about the museum. repainting. The Rapier was operated by the RAF at the American bases and donated to the museum which will be used to protect the airfield from attack by enemy aircraft. fitted to the container to give it some American atmosphere.

Above, left to right: A recent Museum volunteer Rory Adams gets ADVERTISE YOUR acquisition has been a container that to grips with the rear ejector seat of a the volunteers have fitted out as a tool RAF F-4 Phantom jet fighter which BUSINESS TO store and staff room. Peter Lailey required a full renovation to remove OVER 1500 LOCAL makes ready the ground for a step into corrosion. The aircraft is on display in the container. the museum compound. HOMES! Graham Gilbert, museum trustee Applying ‘Jolly Green Giant’ feet is and volunteer, tackling the café/shop volunteer Simon Parker. The feet will porta cabin. A replacement building be sprayed on the wall and over the is well overdo but has been delayed roof replicating the graffiti found at following the pandemic that curtailed RAF Woodbridge where a search and the museums income.American bases rescue helicopter squadron was based If you would like to advertise and used to protect the airfield from that flew the HH-53 known affec- in the Rendlesham Parish Magazine, attack by enemy aircraft. tionately as the ‘Jolly Green Giant’. please contact: 01394 420207 or email: [email protected] 23 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2021

24 APRIL 2021 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE 1st Rendlesham Scout Group

Face to Face Scouting returns to Rendlesham! After a year of online meetings for most of our sections, the 1st Rendlesham Scout Group leaders were a little unsure how our young people would feel about the return of face to face Scouting. McKee Russell Photography by It turns out they need not have worried! First up was the County Programme Day at Hallowtree Activity Centre in . This was a free event for Cubs and Scouts from all of Suffolk, however, so keen were young people from 1st Rendlesham to get outdoors and back to Scouting that they made Membership up over a third of those that Despite the challenges of the attended. last year we still have over 20 young people on our waiting list The Cubs had the opportunity to join 1RSG. to try their hand at whittling and orienteering and toasted While we are always happy to marshmallows on the fire hear from anyone wishing to while the Scouts played games, join Beavers, Cubs, Scouts or climbed trees, practiced fire- Explorers we also need adult lighting, had fun and generally volunteers willing to help us enjoyed being outdoors! meet the demand for Scouting in the local area. If you are Regular section meetings out- interested in joining as a youth doors have re-started. So far or adult member, please contact the Beavers have been at Jubilee 1RSG at: Park playing outdoor games, the Scouts in Rendlesham forest [email protected] playing ‘live action’ Among Us or via our website: whilst starting work towards www.rendleshamscouts.org.uk their survival badge and the or find us on facebook. Explorers met up for a rather relaxing evening of picnic, chat, music and S’mores round the firebowl.

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HOPE springs eternal at Woodbridge Art Club represented HOPE. We had many beautiful entries which Members of Woodbridge Art Club are delighted to announce their have been united to create a upcoming exhibition and sale of artworks at their Clubhouse on digital ‘Collage of Hope’. It is the Historic Woodbridge waterfront. Most items in the exhibition such a positive and cheerful can also be viewed on our website www.woodbridgeartclub.org.uk piece and makes me feel Subject to the easing of Covid regulations, the exhibition open at hopeful – I hope it lifts your weekends from 29th May until 20th June, 12 Noon to 4pm. We spirits too! look forward to welcoming you safely then, and we are making Club members are looking more plans for the Summer! forward to meeting face to face Each year we have a Chairman’s Challenge, and this year our once again as restrictions allow Chairman (Jean Maxwell) asked us to send in artwork that and by the time this is in print, we should already be doing so. So if you enjoy making art, why not join us? You will find a warm welcome. The website will tell you more about us and how you can join If you enjoy the Club. making art, why Rosie Evans not join us? You Woodbridge Art Club will find a warm welcome. www.woodbridgeartclub.org.uk MELTON MOWERS LTD LAWNMOWER & GARDEN MACHINERY

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Woodbridge Library Groups and activities Contacts Opening Hours Bookworms rejoice, It is planned that groups and To contact Woodbridge Library, Mondays: 9am to 4pm Woodbridge Library has activities will return from phone 01394 330855 or send an Tuesdays: 9.30am to 5pm reopened! Monday 21st June, when email to woodbridge.library@ Wednesdays to Saturdays: 9am customers will also be able to suffolklibraries.co.uk to 5pm Woodbridge Library reopened stay in the library. Sundays: 10am to 1pm for browsing on Tuesday 13th Please contact the Suffolk April. This means a limited eLibrary and online Libraries’ customer service team number of people are now events if you have any queries. They allowed to enter the library at are available Mon-Fri 9am- any one time; everyone should The Suffolk Libraries’ 5pm (closed bank holidays) via wear a mask and adhere to the eLibrary can be found at www. [email protected] or one-way system. The library’s suffolklibraries.co.uk/elibrary 01473 351249 – leave a message self-service machines can be and can be used at any time. outside of these hours. used to borrow and return And you can also join in with Of course, all these items. online events by visiting www. suffolklibraries.co.uk/live arrangements depend on the Select and Collect government’s plans going Returns ahead as scheduled. Check up For those customers who on the latest information at Items can be returned to are happy for us to do the www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/ Woodbridge Library outside browsing, the Select and Collect coronavirus service remains and you can opening hours via the book visit our website to reserve from drop box. our catalogue as well as find out Stay connected! more about our digital services. www.rendleshamcommunityradio.co.uk 2021 04 Rendlesham News FOOD.qxp_150mm h x 105mm w 13/04/2021 17:54 Page 1

Ufford Park Golf Club The Suffolk Punch Trophy Bank Holiday Monday 31st May 2021 Welcoming you back... Suffolk Order of Merit Open Competition Supporting The Suffolk Punch Al fresco dining has returned to Ufford Park and we cannot A Handicap and Scratch competition over 36 holes This tournament is in aid of The Suffolk Horse known as “The Suffolk Punch”. wait to welcome you all once again. We are lucky to be £250 voucher for Best Nett and Best Scratch over 36 holes, plus This beautiful breed of horse was first vouchers for overall top five placings and best AM/PM rounds mentioned in Camden’s Britannica in able to offer two large outside terraces, both with fantastic 1506 and is the oldest breed of heavy from the £1500 prize fund. horse in the UK. Every living horse can views across our 120 acres of parkland. trace it’s male blood line to one stallion Entry fee £45 per person “Crisps Horse of Ufford” born in 1768. (includes coffee on arrival and lunch) Our NEW seasonal bar menu will be available, as well as the For more details, please contact Dominic on 01394 382836 or email [email protected] return of our popular afternoon tea menu.

T&C’s: Open to full male members of clubs who hold current competition handicap. Handicap index limit 9.0 (a ballot will be made if event is oversubscribed). Entry fee must accompany entry form with cheques being made payable to Ufford Park Golf Club or BACS Eat locally, distance socially! payment made. Entry forms are available from your Club Secretaries or on Ufford Park website. N.B. All Entries From players under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a Parental Consent Form. Family and dog-friendly - everyone welcome. With thanks to our sponsors: Opening hours may vary at this time. Please visit our website for the latest information. t 01394 383555 w www.uffordpark.co.uk

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A Snapshot of We have left room in our 2021 Woodbridge Camera summer programme for some Club outdoor photoshoots and as permitted, will plan a cautious Woodbridge Camera Club has return to normal meetings at a Zoomed(!) along throughout pace to suit our members. the Pandemic – after a month What’s been happening at of ‘what shall we do’ at the WCC? Last year we had a virtual start we have settled down to AGM, a virtual Exhibition, Zoom virtual meetings for our some great competitions and competitions, tutorials and guest speakers. This April saw speakers. us ‘Toying with your Camera’. We now meet more frequently Members were challenged to than our previous monthly take photos of toys in action; routine. With a ‘First Tuesday’ at the Zoom meeting we shared each month of challenges our images and explained how and tutorials we have kept they were set up and taken. The our members interested in results were amazing and much photography. On the third was learned from each other. Tuesday of each month, we Barbie Lindsey presented ‘It’s have continued our regular a small world’, a well-liked meetings with speakers and speaker, members will be treated judges, some from further afield to a view of the macro world. that we could not have seen without the aid of Zoom. In May we will be sharing our ‘One minute AV’ an audio/ Left: Eddie goes on holiday by Joan visual presentation evening Moore. followed later in the month by

Above, left: Bagpuss Beats the Devil by Sue Garrod. Above, right: Never leave your Book Open by Robin Garrod. Right: 2nd Race - Humpty Wins by Sue Garrod.

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a Virtual Club Competition, ‘Decay’. Members will interpret the subject in colour or mono and our judge Paul Radden will critique and mark them. We have been happy to welcome six new members since the first lockdown began and positively encourage novice and experienced photographers to join. As Chairperson and a severely sight impaired member of the Club, the Steering Group and I challenge and encourage members to learn, and create better, rewarding images. Full details of our programme and how to join are on our website: www. woodbridgecameraclub.co.uk Is bowling right up the Club, see the Melton Bowls Above: Play at Melton Bowls Club your alley? Club Facebook page or contact Our activities are also on Ray Andrews on 07933 241576. Facebook at: www.facebook. If so, Melton Bowls Club Ray Andrews com/WCC.Suffolk/ is holding an open day on Melton Bowls Club Robin Garrod Saturday 29 May at their Chairperson clubhouse in Dock Lane, from 10-2 pm. The Club is inviting anyone interested in playing bowls to come along on the day and play on the club green, free of charge. (Equipment and coach- ing will be provided, just come Always open... along wearing flat shoes with no heel). Can’t make it? All auctions are available All abilities will be catered for for online bidding via and absolute beginners are very or welcome. Above: Two Lost Souls by Robin Bowls is a socially-distanced Garrod. family sport suitable for all ages, male and female, and national Valuation COVID-safe guidelines will be Probate & other valuations adopted for use of the green Call-in service 6 days a week and clubhouse. Special sales Antiques & Fine Arts The Club has a full programme Art Deco & Retro

Domestic & Rural Bygones by regulated DID YOU KNOW...... of events arranged for this sea- Agricultural Collective son, having entered six mixed It’s FREE to advertise General Monday sale leagues, one men’s league, sev- Bespoke sales your job vacancies eral County and National Cup In 2020 our lots sold to 60 countries and registered buyers from over 70 in the Parish Magazine competitions as well as having Acting as agents for household clearances Contact: club competitions, friendly games and social events. admin@rendleshampc. Clarke & Simpson Auction Centre, For more information or Campsea Ashe, Nr , Suffolk IP13 0PS t: 01728 746323 org.uk www.clarkeandsimpson.co.uk CandSAuctions @candsauctions anybody interested in joining 29 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2021 Woodbridge News

Don’t worry if A peerless creative parents who have either had Wickham Market and resource docks in Jetty children during lockdown, or Rendlesham who see you find craft Lane whose children are under four. Woodbridge as their main town. “The idea is for new parents to In time, we plan to extend as far New initiative, Container hard graft, or meet and share their experiences as Snape, Alderton, Orford and Projects has started up in one whilst being offered simple . always end up of the Jetty Lane shipping creative activities that have been “We want to reach new parents containers, opposite Kingston designed to support mental in rural communities who found getting more glue Playing Fields, in Woodbridge. health and well-being.” that because of lockdown on you then the May Cornet, one of the team Don’t worry if you find craft restrictions, they were not able behind the project, explains: hard graft - no experience is to attend mother and baby item you’re trying “This is a creative response to necessary, and there will be no groups.” lockdown, where the Founders to stick! No pressure to participate in the felt called to use their creativity If that’s sounds like you, get activities. Container Projects experience of to reach out to the community. some Me Time into your day. believes that creativity is not just Our plan is to develop a creative May, Emily and Alice about making art but your making art is program that is adaptable, Container Projects creative response to life – where we can safely deliver necessary. activities will include developing www.containerprojects.org exhibitions and workshops skills in experimenting, problem within ongoing restrictions. solving and discovering - “And to start our initiative, we’re essential parenting tools. delighted to have secured May says: “We hope to reach funding from East Suffolk new parents in Woodbridge and Council which will enable us to Melton as well as surrounding run , a series of six Me Time communities including online workshops for new

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Anti Social Behaviour Behaviour, either to Suffolk Police or East Suffolk Council. Whilst East Suffolk is a very safe place to live, a minority of Along with the relaxing of people can sometimes behave lockdown restrictions, we in an anti-social fashion, so East are heading towards the time Suffolk Council wants to work of year where ASB tends to with local communities to tackle increase – so don’t tolerate it, all such Anti-Social Behaviour. report it! It has been found that there Nicole Rickard appears to be an under- Head of Communities reporting of ASB issues. East Suffolk Council Whatever the reason for this, the lack of information about incidents restricts the ability of the Council or Police to take action. So we are encouraging residents to report all Anti-Social It has been found that there appears to be an under-reporting of ASB issues.

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International Youth Volunteering Programme with the British Red Cross The British Red Cross has an valuable skills, having new Volunteer placement opportunity for volunteers to experiences and ‘giving back’. opportunities join the International Youth The skills developed on these Volunteering Programme placements, as well as the Iceland (3 volunteers for 12 (IYVP) in Iceland and Portugal opportunity to travel and make months): Deadline: 5th May from September 2021. connections with people from Portugal (5 volunteers for 5 all walks of life are extremely As part of the European months): Deadline: 9th May beneficial for any young person Solidarity Corps scheme, the looking for a career in this These will be the BRC’s final BRC offers young people aged sector, or similar. volunteer placements as part of 18-30 residing in the UK the the European Solidarity Corps/ This is the perfect chance to volunteer overseas The BRC is keen to hear from Erasmus+ programmes, so the with our partner Red Cross and those who are passionate and BRC encourages young people opportunity for Red Crescent Societies. motivated by this kind of work, to apply NOW as they cannot especially those who would not those interested All placements are fully funded, guarantee there will be similar normally get the chance to with travel, accommodation, opportunities in the future. in gaining volunteer overseas. health insurance costs covered, www.redcross.org.uk/get- valuable skills, and volunteers receive a small These placements require involved/volunteer/ monthly allowance to cover adaptability and resilience and volunteering-abroad-for-18-to- having new additional expenses. are open to anyone who has the 30-year-olds motivation for these roles. This is the perfect opportunity experiences and for those interested in gaining Language skills are not required. ‘giving back’. Come and discover – or rediscover - sailing!

Aldeburgh’s two sailing and experienced sailors will take clubs - Yacht Club you out on the water. There will (AYC) and Slaughden Sailing be river trips in a launch and Club host a special open day light refreshments available in on Sunday 23 May the friendly clubhouses.

AYC is offering some fun on the With Staycations likely this Club Credit: Aldeburgh Yacht water*, and Slaughden Sailing summer there has never been a Club will be hosting a similar but better time to join a local sailing ‘land based’ event. Whether you club. AYC will be offering ‘one- want to discover a new sport or day-only’ joining incentives. re-engage with a past passion, * There is no cost but booking this is a chance to try sailing and is essential. experience the river Alde on the Details: water - under wind or engine Sunday, May 23. 11am - 4pm power. Sailing can be enjoyed at Aldeburgh Yacht Club, founded in 1897, is an RYA any age and at many levels from Slaughden Sailing Club, registered training centre providing sailing courses for competitive racing to gently Slaughden Road, Aldeburgh, all ages and abilities in addition to competitive weekend pottering about in a boat. Suffolk, IP15 5NA racing. With approximately 1800 members, AYC offers an T: 07715 953149 active sporting and social calendar including summer Regattas for This is a Royal Yachting E: clubcoordinator@ Junior and Adult sailors. The Clubhouse offers a wonderful vantage Association (RYA) initiative slaughdensailingclub.co.uk of the river Alde, served by a friendly bar and excellent catering. to encourage people to try www.slaughdensailingclub.co.uk their hand in a boat, be it Slaughden Sailing Club is an RYA registered training centre, dinghy, yacht, kayak/canoe or Aldeburgh Yacht Club, offering both Sailing and Powerboat courses. Run by powerboat. Slaughden Road, Aldeburgh, volunteers, the club aim to make sailing an affordable sport Suffolk, IP15 5NA and also offer temporary membership for visitors with their own At Aldeburgh’s clubs - and T: 01728 452562 dinghies or kayaks. A friendly and informal club with around 300 following government safety E:[email protected] members of all ages and easy access to the river, Slaughden offers a guidelines - qualified instructors www.aldeburghyc.org.uk race calendar for dinghies, cruising, kayaking and social events. 33 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2021 Deben Community Farm Photography by Heather Heelis Photography by

Above, left: David holding a newborn lamb. Above right: Our cute new arrivals! It’s lambing season! We have some very cute new arrivals at the farm, Jessie and Jill… and some more on their way.

Jessie and Jill have been bottle We’ve expanded! fed and are very friendly! Watch the video on our Facebook page With our ever growing for an excited lamb welcome to menagerie of animals we’ve all our Sunday visitors. expanded into the adjoining paddock where the ponies and Record number of donkeys are having a fantastic visitors! time exploring their newfound freedom. We re-opened our gates on 18 April as the lockdown A huge thank you to the restrictions eased and were so landowner for fencing the land pleased to see a record number and also to Nick Peecock and of visitors and volunteers turn his team at Swanns Nursery for up to see us. We raised £50 doing such an amazing job with through donations and from the the fencing. farm shop, thank you all so very much! Needless to say, with all those volunteers all geared up and raring to go, we got through so many jobs around the farm. 34 APRIL 2021 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE We were so pleased to see a record number of visitors and volunteers Katch launches turn up to see us. www.katchalift.com 17 May 2021 Popping out, but need a lift? On-demand transport between - Wickham Market - Campsea Ashe

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Above: The new wildlife pond in the community garden. Welcoming the wildlife Coming up next We’ve had another busy week month…. building the new wildlife pond An update on the community in the community garden. garden as the finishing touches There’s lots more to do but are completed. Sheep shearing we’re just really pleased with and the first haircut for the progress so far, and it’s already alpacas. attracting the bugs! We’ll be Deben Community Farm surrounding the pond with old tree trunk slices to make sure Follow us on Facebook @ there’s plenty of places for debencommunityfarm frogs, toads, bugs and other weird and wonderful creatures to take up residence, and then we’ll let nature do the rest as it re-wilds itself. 35 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2021 Rendlesham Community Radio

Connecting with our community..... www.rendleshamcommunityradio.co.uk One year on, a fantastic weekend of music, fun and most importantly, fund- raising is planned to benefit young people in Rendlesham.

36 APRIL 2021 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE Fundraising for Rendlesham’s Youth

Rendlesham Community Radio celebrates its first birthday and gears up for a marathon 52-hour live broadcast on May 7, 8 and 9 to raise funds for two very exciting community projects - the hotly anticpated new skate park and Rendlesham Youth Group.

A Year of RCR new shows appeared, hosted by keen members including Vic May 8 will be the anniversary Proctor, Heather Heelis and of the first broadcast from Leanda Hoyland-Linch. Mair Rendlesham Community Radio Potter and Denise Ashcroft- when Peter Osborne did a two Law joined later with Kristina hour ‘Best of British’ show doing a few shows on on VE Day to co-incide with mental health. Rendlesham’s stay-at-home street parties and a WW2 Wayne Burns, Manager of themed convoy arranged by the Leiston Film Theatre, joined the Parish Council. Sunday line-up, and stand-up comedienne, Victoria Shortley The idea for the community Above: Peter Osborne, broadcasting the first official ‘Best of British’ show for has been a great addition to the fledgling Rendlesham Community Radio on VE Day - May 8, 2020. radio station came from two Saturday whilst Darren Cook Rendlesham residents: Steve and Daniel Potter have sport Calver and Mark Isbister who well-covered. Malcolm Clarke work in the events industry. joined in Autumn, 2020, With the backing of the Parish bringing some great ideas to Council who tapped into a reach out to un-tapped areas. COVID grant for Connecting Though Peter had to stop Communities and the generosity his regular Driving into the of Mark and his partner, Weekend show due to work Alison’s, Bentwaters-based commitments, he has been able company, Team Audio, RCR to co-host the Sunday Bimble was born. with Pat Lewis. Very quietly, RCR was conceived as a way to Karen Colbear has been gaining connect with the community confidence proving she is a during the pandemic but has future stalwart of RCR. grown substantially since then, On the production side, with its reach being global Steve ensures all shows are rather than just local. professionally produced and An original shout-out for Izaak and Glenn have been volunteer presenters yielded a learning complex production great response. Peter Osborne skills needed to join the joined and bought a wealth of production team. presenting experience. Glenn In the background, Mark and Knights and Izaak deMay soon Alison of Team Audio have followed, adding originality and continued to support RCR professionalism to the station. with some amazing tech – new Content was added by Steve gizmos appear frequently and Calver and his DJ contacts Rendlesham Parish Council as well as a great liaison with supported the radio station to Mothership Studios who have fund music purchases, additional become a very important part kit, and recently, the delivery of of RCR. Their eclectic mix a new fit-for-purpose studio at of programmes adds to the Jubilee Park. wonderfully diverse offer that RCR has become. In addition to more experienced presenters, 37 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2021

Youth engagement The Event musicians will return for the Saturday and Sunday of May For a year, RCR has occupied May Music Madness will kick- Music Madness, performing Rendlesham Youth Group’s off at 5pm, Friday, May 7 and live in the square outside the Can you support room in the Community Centre end at 9pm, Sunday, May 9 - 52 Community Centre. Rendlesham while the Group has been unable hours of back-to-back, live to meet during lockdown. broadcasting, comprising all the As well as our presenters and usual shows, but live, as well as production team, there will be Youth Group To mark the RCR’s first birthday, some exciting new ones. RCR crew members with radio they are using the opportunity and the provision mics outside, liaising between the to raise not just funds, but It is an ambitious project and presenters, performers and the of the new skate awareness of the Youth Group logistically very complex, as public as well as rattling buckets! as a valuable resource for the some of our presenters will be park? village, as well as another very remote from the RCR studio. Lots of fun and games are exciting project for young people planned within Covid compliant For every presenter, there will in Rendlesham - the hotly conditions and there will be lots be a production team to ensure Visit our anticipated new skate park. of fantastic goodies given away. the smooth running of each JustGiving page: RCR provides opportunities for show and a seamless hand over. We want your money! young people in Rendlesham to There will also be a continuous The organisation and effort https://bit. gain radio experience, either as video feed to YouTube during required by everyone is substantial presenters or producers. Anyone the 52 hours. ly/3aBFaly - sleep deprivation being just one interested in getting involved are As part of its ethos, RCR factor! However, the RCR team welcome to contact the RCR team. has actively promoted local are excited about what will be a With the aim of fundraising for musicians by offering them a fantastic weekend of music, fun these two projects, the idea for chance to perform in the live and most importantly, fund- May Music Madness was born – a lounge when regulations have raising to benefit young people in 52 hour marathon live broadcast. permitted. Many of those Rendlesham.

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Don’t miss Rev Mandy Reynolds’ live service on Sunday, May 9th, 9 - 10am

If you think their efforts There will also be opportunities May Music Madness Weekend Schedule are worthy of sponsoring to to donate at the weekend as the help to raise funds for both team will be rattling buckets. Friday May 7 Rendlesham Youth Group and 5 - 7pm Weekend Starter with Steve Calver and Tom Couchman Thank you, and here’s to a the skate park, please consider happy birthday! 7 - 9pm Dance Sessions with Steve Calver donating via Just Giving at: 9 - 11pm House in Town with Carl Sparrow and Steve Aldous https://bit.ly/3aBFaly 11 - 12am Tom Couchman DJ Sessions

Below: Adelija Latakaite and Harry Isaac Presley and the HIP Operation Saturday - just two performers lined up to provide live music at the event. 12 - 2am Peter James Soul and R’nB 2 - 4am Mark in the Dark with Mark Isbister 4 - 6am Two Girls, two mics and some records with Karen Colbear and Denise Ashcroft-Law 6 - 8am Waking Up the Neighbours with The Chairman 8 - 10am Saturday Morning Breakfast with Glenn Knights 10-12.30pm Something for the Weekend Credit: Rendlesham Community Radio Community Credit: Rendlesham with Leanda Hoyland-Linch 12.30 - 1pm Rendlesham Roundup with Heather Heelis 1 - 3pm Wadio Wookie with Cookie 3 - 4pm Sporting Matters with Daniel Potter 4 - 5pm Pop in with Phil Jackson 5 - 6pm Coming Up Shortley with Victoria Shortley 6 - 7pm A Northern Soul with Denise Ashcroft-Law 7 - 8pm Beauclerk 8 - 9pm Callum Lamb 9 - 10pm Uptown Transmission with Gary James 10 - 11pm Vintage Club with Julian Marsh

Credit: Bentwaters Cold War Museum Cold War Credit: Bentwaters 11 - 1am Girl in a Gale with Clarissa Vincent

Sunday 1 - 2am After Midnight Magic with Radio Mothership 2 - 3am Live in a vritual world with Jana Kyomoon Above: RAF Bentwaters NCO Club, 1985. 3 - 5am Merlyn’s Early Hours A Shout out to Veterans! 5 - 9am Sunday Morning Ambient Music with Jan Pulsford One higlight of the weekend will be Peter James’, Soul and R’n’B 9 - 10am Sunday Service with Rev Mandy Reynolds show, on from midnight, Friday 7 May until 2am on Saturday 10 - 11am Through the Decades with Karen Colbear (EST 7- 9pm). Peter was a popular DJ on the base in the 1980’s 11 - 2pm Sunday Bimble with Peter Osborne and Patrick Lewis and as well as providing music in the clubs, he was a familiar face at many weddings and events. 2 - 3pm The Eco Show with Victoria Proctor If you, or anyone you know, served at Bentwaters and would like 3 - 4pm Baby Boomers with Malcolm Clark to share some memories or make a request for Peter’s Show, we 4 - 6pm Wayne at the Weekend with Wayne Burns would love to hear from you. Email: [email protected]. 6 - 9pm Izaak deMay - Highlights of the Weekend!

Rendlesham Youth Group Rendlesham Skate Park Rendlesham Youth Group is a safe, accessible place for young The hotly-anticpated skate park has attracted a lot of attention people who choose to meet and socialise in an informal setting. with plenty of input from future users regarding its design. Opportunities to develop skills and confidence are built into the It will suit all ages and abilities, appealing to all riding groups with programme and although supported by adults, it is a place where a future-proof design, so whether you are just starting out or an young people design their own activities whilst developing a sense expert this really will be a skatepark for all, and the first of its kind of community and participation. in Suffolk. Rendlesham Parish Council are looking into grants and Whilst current facilities are clean, stimulating and comfortable, have £49,000 set aside… but they need some help to add to the extra funds from the May Music Madness weekend will provide pot to make up the £150,000. additional equipment and furniture. 39 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2021 Rendlesham Community Radio

Regular Schedule Connecting with our community..... Monday 9 - 10pm Ambient Music World from Mothership Radio www.rendleshamcommunityradio.co.uk

Tuesday 5 - 6pm Uptown Transmission with Gary James 9 - 4 am Ambient Music World from Mothership Radio Friends and Sponsors Wednesday In addition to a highly committed team of volunteers, RCR are 3 - 4pm Old Friends with Malcolm Clark proud to be associated with the following organisations who very 5.30 - 8pm Something for the Weekend catch-up generously sponsor the project with financial support, equipment, with Leanda Hoyland-Linch streamed content, technical expertise and their valuable time! 8 - 9pm Life of a Pig Skin with Darren cook 9 - 4am Ambient Music World from Mothership Radio

Thursday 7 - 9pm Izaak’s Hours with Izaak de May 9 - 4am Ambient Music World from Mothership Radio

Friday 5 - 7pm Weekend Starter with Steve Calver and Tom Couchman 7 - 9pm Dance Sessions with Steve Calver 9 - 10pm House in Town with Carl Sparrow and Steve Aldous Rendlesham Parish Council 10 - 11pm Tom Couchman DJ Sessions 11 - 1am Girl in a Gale with Clarissa Vincent www.rendleshamcommunityradio.co.uk

Saturday 8 - 10am Saturday Morning Breakfast with Glenn Knights 10-12.30pm Something for the Weekend with Leanda Hoyland-Linch 12.30pm Rendlesham Roundup with Heather Heelis 3 - 4pm Sporting Matters with Daniel Potter 4 - 5pm Pop in with Phil Jackson 5 - 6pm Coming Up Shortley with Victoria Shortley 6 - 7pm A Northern Soul with Denise Ashcroft-Law 7 - 8pm Beauclerk 8 - 9pm House in Town with Carl Sparrow and Steve Aldous 9 - 10pm Uptown Transmission with Gary James 10 - 11pm Vintage Club with Julian Marsh 11 - 4am Girl in a Gale with Clarissa Vincent

Sunday 12 - 2pm Sunday Bimble with Peter Osborne and Patrick Lewis 2 - 3pm The Eco Show with Victoria Proctor 3 - 4pm Baby Boomers with Malcolm Clark 6 - 8pm Chillout Collection with Tom Couchman 8 - 4am Ambient Music World from Mothership Radio

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Hailing all frequencies! before girl in a gale takes us into with some special live events the early hours of Sunday with including performances from Gary James celebrates one her popular electronica which is the Mothership Voyage Eclectic year of Uptown Transmission streamed all day Friday too. Sunday Crew, JaNa KYoMooN shows from Radio Mothership at the Oddball in Virtual worlds, Jan Pulsford’s aMBieNT MuSiC - Tuesday at 5pm and Saturday Merlyn’s Early Hours and After WoRLD continues filling the Vinyl 9pm - always an eclectic Midnight Magic, plus a special space and airwaves for anyone mix with an edge and live in the sunrise ambient music for who wants to relax and unwind. Mothership chatroom - come Spirit of Place (the festival in on in! We love an old-fashioned Phil Jackson pops in every Woodbridge that Mothership text chatroom! Thursday at 5PM and Saturday is sponsoring June - November http://mothershipstudios.info at 4PM with stories and songs www.spiritofwoodbridge.com ) from his universe. Welcome David Freeland See you on the next orbit! to Saturday night on the We are looking forward to Jan Pulsford, Merlyn Bruce, and the www.spiritofwoodbridge.com Mothership, 11pm. His ‘doing an all-nighter’ on Mothership Continuum Mothershipstudios.info legendary Sundowners set Saturday May 8th for the Radiomothership.com makes a perfect wind down RCR anniversary celebrations Facebook: radiomothership

Spirit of Place - Lifting the spirit of Woodbridge 2021

A series of seven afternoon soiree events on the first Sunday of each month from June to November 2021. The term ‘Spirit of Place’ refers to the unique, distinctive, and cherished aspects of an area, celebrated by artists, musicians and poets with festivals and gatherings. Sadly, most events were cancelled in 2020 because of restrictions. This series aims to lift the spirit of the community with live celebrations of the art, history, and music. We thank the Arts Council and local sponsors Mothership Studios, SilkRose SewSuffolk, East Suffolk Council, Merlyn’s Music and Claudia Myatt illustrations for their support. All events will be Covid compliant and socially distanced following Government Guidelines after 21st June. Dates may be subject to change (not cancelled) if required by future Covid regulations. Produced by Jan Pulsford. Sunday June 27th - Spirit of Place Leave the darkness behind and celebrate the light of Summer with LIVE music, installations, poetry and more! Sunday July 4 - Spirit of the River Creative tides and light reflected in beautiful music, words and ambient music from Mothership Studios and more. Sunday August 1 - Spirit of Calm The ambient eclectic, calming music of the area is celebrated with renowned pianist Tom Rogerson, Music for Healing with Richard Norris, girl in a gale and the mandala artwork of David Turner from the USA plus ambient music world artists from radiomothership.com Sunday August 8th - Spirit of the Wind The sounds of halyards provide the background for poetry and song providing an afternoon of music and stories from East Anglia and beyond. Sunday November 7 - Spirit of the Rose - Woodbridge’s link Sunday September 5 - Spirit of the Moon Keeping the mind to the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. A special Persian Tea & Cake healthy, celebrating the Harvest Moon with Mindfulness, songs is included with live music and poetry and Jan Pulsford’s ‘A letter and music plus the beautiful Moon installation and more. from Woodbridge’. Sunday October 3 - Spirit of Beowulf The link between Suffolk and Britain’s oldest poem. We revisit the music, poetry, projections For full details of the event, visit: and art from the Beowulf Festivals 2018-2020 and . www.spiritofwoodbridge.com 41 RENDLESHAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2021

FOXHALL RE-USE SHOP Following government lockdown guidelines, the Foxhall re- use shop will temporarily close until further notice. Foxhall Re-use Shop sells items which have been donated for re- use across Suffolk’s Recycling Centres. This includes furniture, toys, bicycles, books, electrical items and more! We check and test all items will be in order to re-sell. Why not pop in, and grab yourself a bargain? The shop is operated by The Benjamin Foundation who work with young people, homeless and unemployed across Norfolk and Suffolk. They work in partnership with Suffolk County Council and the FCC Environment to run the shop.www.suffolkrecycling.org.uk/ reduce-your-waste/foxhall-re-use-shop

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Rendlesham Directory Wickham Market Medical Centre 01728 747101 & Rendlesham Surgery Acer Road Pharmacy 01394 460548 Rendlesham Surgery Post Office, Costcutters 6 Acer Road, IP12 2GA opening hours opening hours District Councillor 01728 746337 Monday 15.30 - 18.30 Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm Ray Herring 07885 249218 Tuesday 08.40 - 12.00 Saturday 9am - 12.30pm County Councillor Wednesday 15.30 - 18.30 Sunday Closed Alexander Nicoll 07922 586303 Thursday 08.40 - 12.00 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 Friday 14.45 - 17..00 Woodbridge Safer Neighbourhood Team 01473 613500 Acer Road Pharmacy opening hours Rendlesham Primary School Tel 01394 460548 The Roman Catholic Head: Debbie Thomas 01394 462190 Eyke CEVC Primary School Monday 08.30 - 13.00 Parish of Woodbridge Head: Lucy Fairweather 01394 460328 14.00 - 18.30 and Framlingham Tuesday 08.30 - 13.00 Rendlesham Parish Church 14.00 - 17.30 Parish Priest: Revd. Mandy Reynolds 01394 420129 Wednesday 08.30 - 13.00 Fr Edmund Eggleston Farlingaye High School 14.00 - 18.30 Churches: Head: Dr Sievewright 01394 385720 Thursday 08.30 - 13.00 St Thomas of Canterbury, Woodbridge Library 01394 446510 14.00 - 17.30 Woodbridge Friday: 08.30 - 13.00 14.00 - 17.30 St Clare’s, Framlingham Parish Council Mass times and contact details: Heather Heelis, Parish Clerk 01394 420207 Wickham Market www.wfrcp.org.uk Police (non-emergency) 101 Medical Centre Faith Baptist Church Tel 01728 747101 Rendlesham Dental Practice 01394 421500 Bromeswell, Woodbridge www.fbcuk.org Rendlesham Day Nursery 01394 420581 Sudoko Challenge Pastor Thompson 07917 854086 answer 01394 420181 Ryder-Davies & Partners Vets 01394 420964

Post Office (Cost Cutters) 01394 461221

Keep in Touch Revd. Mandy Reynolds 01394 420129 & Tunstall Baptist Church During the lockdown measures, Revd Dave Rushbrook 01394 809691 Leiston & Saxmundham Rendlesham Children’s Centre District Citizens Advice Bureau Leader: Carolyn LeMay 01394 462191 will continue to remain open to Rendlesham Community Centre 01394 460005 take calls (10 - 2pm Mon, Tues, 07599 998974 Thurs, Fri on 01728 832193) Rendlesham Women and emails on: supervisor@ Rendlesham Care Home 01394 461630 leistoncab.cabnet.org.uk from No meetings until clients in need. Maharishi Peace Palace 01394 421136 further notice We have funds available to Contact Sue: help families affected by Covid Over 60s Club: Kay Thomas 01394 460458 01394 421340 who need support with energy bills or school uniforms for Rendlesham Good Neighbour Scheme 07486 551004 Secondary Schools. 43 ©All material copyright Rendlesham Parish Council.