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Town Jottings
New Vicar for Aldeburgh
Gardening Notes
Book Review
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Cats Protection News
ALDEBURGH’S
BEACHSIDE TERRACE NOW OPEN
FOR SPRING AND SUMMER
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Coffee Morning
at The Dolphin
You are invited to our Spring Coffee Morning
raising money for The Children’s Society at The
Dolphin Inn, Thorpeness on Friday 29th May
2015 from 10am-12noon. There will be delicious
home-made cakes & produce, bric-a-brac, raffle etc.
Admission of £1.50 includes fresh ground coffee
kindly provided by The Dolphin.
Many thanks
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Saxmundham & District Supporters
of The Children’s Society
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Town Jottings
minutes.
The
following
is
extracted from the
draft minutes of the
ATC meeting held on
Monday 13th April in
the Moot Hall. It is not
a substitute for the full
The meeting was chaired by the Mayor, Cllr
Marson.
SCC report and Correspondence
Cllr Smith gave a statement explaining that
because an election has been declared, he
was restricted in what he was able to say
and report.
Cllr Smith informed those present that
Councillor Colin Noble, the member for the
Row Heath Division (that is the area around
Lakenheath) was elected the Leader of the
Conservative Group, and therefore Leader
of the County Council, on 7 April. He takes
office at the Annual Meeting of the County
Council on 21 May. Councillor Christopher
Hudson, who represents Kesgrave, was
elected as his Deputy.
Cllr Smith’s role and responsibilities as the
County Councillor for Aldeburgh continue
throughout the election period and he
confirmed he was happy to continue to take
up problems and answer questions relating
directly to County duties.
He finished by wishing those Councillors
who are stepping down from the Town
Council well and thanked them for their
time and dedication to the best interests of
the town
Cllr Fox asked whether this change in
leadership was likely to impact upon the
Cabinet at SCC and Cllr Smith explained
that there may well be changes following
the election on 7 May 2015.
Cllr Digby expressed concern about the
lack of progress on the TRO and asked
Cllr Smith to provide a progress report to
the Town Clerk. Cllr Marson reminded Cllr
Smith about the need
to address some
of the potholes in Hartington Road. Cllr
Smith agreed to investigate both issues and
will update the Town Clerk.
SCDC Report and Correspondence
Cllr Haworth-Culf gave the report on
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behalf of herself and Cllr Fellowes (see
Appendix One). Cllr Fellowes added the
following update, reminding those present
that a request to make a postal vote must
be submitted to SCDC by 21 April and you
must register to make a proxy vote by 28
April.
Cllr Fellowes reported that no planning
application had been submitted by the
owners of Fantasia, as requested.
She had also been concerned about delivery
vehicles to Tesco over the Easter weekend
when there was a lorry parked on the
junction at the roundabout for some time.
PCSO Barrow commented that Tesco had
acted very promptly to ensure this doesn’t
happen when there were delivery issues as
the store opened.
Police Report
PCSO Terry Barrow delivered this month’s
report on behalf the SNT team.
Cllr Marson requested an update on
the office at 152 High Street and it was
confirmed that the SNT now have access to
the office, although the computers were not
yet operational.
PUBLIC FORUM
The Mayor suspended Standing Orders to
invite questions from the public gallery.
Rugby club and was encouraged by the
Committee’s enthusiasm. It will be good
to again see regular sport played on the
School Field and it will have a significant
positive impact on the Community Centre.
An agreement has been signed and together
with Cllrs Cox and Marson, Cllr Jones is
now working with the rugby players on its
implementation. The Rugby Club will be
holding a May Ball on Sat 9th May at the
Community Centre and Councillors may
wish to buy tickets to attend. Discussions
are also underway regarding a family fun
day on 29 August to launch the new season.
Sports Week
There have been a couple of meetings to
plan this year’s event scheduled to take
place from 3 – 7 August 2015. Offers of
funding have been secured from Fieldens,
Flicks, Looma and Tesco. The school has
been asked to remind parents of the event
via the weekly newsletter and to request
additional volunteers.
Tennis Courts
The work to replace part of the surface
on court 4 took place last week. In
approximately three weeks it will be
repainted. Tennis subscriptions are now due
issued
to
and an email has been
members inviting renewal.
Fencing
The fencing has not yet been replaced
beside the Bowls Green. It was hoped this
work could be completed ahead of the new
Bowls season, which started on 12 April.
A member of the public requested the use
of microphones in the Council Chamber. He
continued by pointing out that the Victoria Staircase
Road sign at the roundabout was obscured The new external staircase at The Moot Hall
by the green telecoms box and the grit was completed in time and looks splendid.
bin. He expressed concern that this may The Committee now needs to assess what
cause an accident. The third point made by other work needs doing, internally, such as
this resident was the placing of the Public the kitchen, toilet and lighting.
Forum within the meeting schedule. Cllr
Fellowes responded and explained that Potholes/ resurfacing
people often attend the meeting to make a This work needs to be progressed with some
specific point which
needs to be considered
in advance of the
Resolution. Once the
voting has taken place,
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TOWN APPEARANCE
Cllr Digby reported that work had begun on Thorpe Road car park
to address the poor re-surfacing carried out last year. He still hoped
that in time, new toilets could be built at this car park. A number
of complaints had been received about the state of the temporary
toilets and he had already spoken to Cllr Haworth-Culf about the
maintenance of these. It was anticipated that the toilets would be
completely re-fitted by the end of May 2015.
Cllr Marson reported that Slaughden Road had now had some repairs
made to it and the road surface was now much better.
PLANNING
In the absence of Cllrs Worster and Bond, the Mayor reported that
the Town Plan priorities meeting needed to be re-scheduled. The
Neighbourhood Plan feasibility report should be completed by the
end of May 2015. Nick Newton from SCDC had offered to address
the Planning Committee regarding Tree Preservation Orders. There
was an extensive Agenda for discussion when the Committee meets
on 14 April.
Representatives’ Reports.
Cllr Fellowes reported that the revised Sizewell Emergency Plan had
been delayed, but was due imminently and a copy would be provided
to ATC Cllr Cox had been involved with a number of meetings with
the Rugby Club and the Community Centre and was due to meet
representatives from the Football Club the following day to carry out
an inventory of equipment.
Cllr Jones had attended the joint review of the Conservation Area
with members of the Aldeburgh Society and would be involved with
an OGS Board meeting on 14 April
Cllr Harris confirmed he was present at the Annual Town meeting on
12 March
Cllr Digby reported that there were no issues with the allotments
Town Clerk’s Report
The Town Clerk reported that Aldeburgh Town Council’s election
will be Uncontested.
Nomination papers were completed by twelve residents; nine of
whom are already existing Cllrs. The three new additions are Peter
Palmer, Sue Osben and Malcolm Walker, who is returning to the
Town Council.
There is the opportunity to co-opt another two Cllrs.
The Town Clerk also reported that she would be undertaking some
training on the SCDC Planning website which has been offered to all
Clerks of Town Councils in the SCDC area.
Tennis subscription renewals had been issued and there had been a
swift response, which was encouraging.
Invitations have been issued for Mayor’s Sunday and preparations
were underway.
The Royal British Legion Band had confirmed their attendance and
would continue to play outside The Moot Hall following the parade.
Mayor’s Notes.
Cllr Marson had represented ATC at several functions and meetings
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
ALDEBURGH SPRING CRAFT FAIR
May 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Invited selection of the finest
East Anglian
arts and crafts producers,
(Includes some demonstrations)
Free Entry
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Tuesday, 12th May
FolkEast
THE YOUNG’UNS
“Folk music at its best”
BBC Radio Suffolk
Tickets: 01728 687110
www.aldeburgh.co.uk / or on door
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10 March – Town Plan Action Group meeting
11 March – Opened L’Occitane on High Street, Aldeburgh
12 March – chaired the Annual Town Meeting
16 March – SCDC Parish/Town Councils meeting hosted by
SALC
19 March – Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Centenary meeting
20 March – Annual Reception given by Chair of Leiston Town
Council
25 March – Carnival Committee AGM
26 March – Alde & Ore Estuary Partnership Committee meeting
27 March – Meeting with Rendlesham Council to discuss the
Neighbourhood Plan
27 March – SCC Chairman’s Reception at Kesgrave Hall
28 March – Neighbourhood Working Party Meeting
7 April – Carnival Committee to select the Carnival Queen for
2015
8 April – meeting with Hilary Hanslip at SCDC to discuss
Neighbourhood Planning
9 April – Attended RAOB presentation to support the work of
Prostate Cancer
11 April – Alde and Ore Association AGM
13 April – Together with Cllrs Bond and Jones, attended the
Conservation Area Meeting with the Aldeburgh Society
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON
MONDAY 11TH MAY
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A MATTER OF TASTE
I was thinking about good taste today. I was admiring
the pot of cream coloured ‘Exotic Emperor’ tulips and
mauve pansies at the same time. I tend to associate ‘good
taste’ as being a bit on the bland side and involving a lot
of beige and pastel colours producing a soothing effect
while ‘bad taste’ is more about bright clashing colours
and the juxtaposition of the unexpected giving one a bit
of a shock. I think actually the good the bad and the ugly
of taste are very personal things and though I can admire
my soothing cream tulips and mauve pansies I also like
my magenta Galdiolus byzantinus when they shriek at me
from the bed of orange ‘Fire King’ alstroemerias in front
of the dull purplish leaves of the Cotinus coggyria ‘Royal
Purple’.
Last night at gardening club we had Sarah Cooke and
her husband Jim Marshall talking to us who are holders
of National Collections. Jim holds the national collection
of Malmaison carnations which were an Edwardian
greenhouse favourite and Sarah holds the National
Collection of Cedric Morris Irises. These irises were some
of the first of the so called German bearded iris to be
bred and are a far cry from the huge over ruffled and
sometimes virulent colours of many that are produced
today. The colours are lovely but delicate and the flowers
retain the simple elegant shape of the original plants.
If you want to see the best and the worst excesses of iris
breeding I suggest you go to the Cayeux website, which is
here http://www.iris-cayeux.com/. One called Florentine
Silk in pink and mauve is so ruffled it makes me think of
those children dressed up for beauty contests in the US
and indeed many of the over fancy irises are bred in the
US. I mustn’t be unfair though, the Cayeux site is also full
of the most magnificent flowers and makes one want to
give up everything else and just grow irises.
If you have ever been to Chelsea Flower show you might
have been struck as I was by the colours and texture of
the iris flowers. The petals (of the less ruffled) have an
unrivalled velvet texture which shows off delicate and
subtle shades exquisitely as well as the deep and vibrant
colours. Sarah is exhibiting the Cedric Morris irises
at Chelsea this year so if you are going look out for it.
Her irises featured in the Suffolk Magazine in 2013 so
you can see a few photos here http://www.suffolkmag.
co.uk/homes-gardens/gardens/sowing_the_seeds_of_
history_1_2796582.
Woottens of Wenhaston stock some of the Cedric Morris
irises I believe along with many others and you can go and
see their iris fields in season. The website currently says
they are open from the 30th May to the 14th June and I
can recommend it for an hour of happy wandering.
If you do choose to grow bearded iris, they like full
sun with the rhizome just above the surface. A little
enrichment of the soil underneath and no competition
from other plants that will shade the rhizomes. They may
need splitting and replanting every few years, discarding
the old rhizomes to perform at their best.
Karen Mountford
Aldeburgh Gardening Club
http://aldeburghgardeningclub.onesuffolk.net/
BRING & BUY PLANT SALE
Aldeburgh Gardening Club’s next meeting takes place on
Tuesday 12th May 2015 in the Church Hall, Aldeburgh at
7.30 pm and will be our Annual Bring & Buy Plant Sale
followed by a talk by Karen Mountford titled “ A String in
the Tale.” the story of vegetable fibres. Everyone welcome,
members free, guests and visitors £2 - to include tea/
coffee and biscuits.
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ABOUT ME FOR YOU
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Pirates needed to join the Midnight Walk crew
Ahoy me hearties, St Elizabeth Hospice is on the
lookout for pirates to join their crew for the Midnight
Walk on Saturday 16th May 2015.
Men and women can choose to walk or run one of
three new and improved routes which all start and
finish at Ipswich Town Football Club; the five mile,
eight mile, or the more challenging half marathon.
Gavin Lamb, event organiser, said: “The Midnight
Walk is fast approaching and we’re all getting really
excited for the biggest and best night of the year!
“We’ve already got over 1,200 people signed up and
that number is going up all the time – so sign your
crew up now.”
Pirate fancy dress is optional, but if you do want to
dress up, then head to your nearest St Elizabeth
Hospice shop where you can get your hands on an
array of pirate fancy-dress all for £5 and under.
If you don’t want to take part in the event, but still
want to be involved, why not volunteer on the night
and join the Cap’ains Crew! Without volunteers,
the Hospice’s biggest fundraising event of the year
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To find out more, or to sign up for the Midnight Walk for
just £15 per person, visit www.midnightwalkipswich.
co.uk or call 01473 707043.
All participants are asked to raise sponsorship, and
all money raised will help the Hospice to provide vital
care and support to patients and their families.
St Elizabeth Hospice costs millions of pounds a year
to run and relies on donations, gifts in Wills and
fundraising events like the Midnight Walk to meet the
majority of these costs.
The Midnight Walk 2015 is supported by the East
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OUT AND ABOUT IN & AROUND
If you have any upcoming events please send them to Louise
and we will try our best to get them into the magazine. [email protected]
MAY
8TH
80s Night at The White
Lion, Aldeburgh
7.00pm
Bring out your
denim jacket
and don your
eyeliner for
a night to
remember
at The White
Lion. There will be live entertainment
throughout the evening Sit down to a
delicious meal in a gorgeous location.
£29 per person. For more information
and to book your place, please call 01728
452720
MAY MAYFAIR POND DIPPING
10TH 11AM - 4PM
storytelling and games. Farm
walks. Donkey rides, facepainting
& sit in a tractor. Crafts, plants and
garden tools for sale. Music and folk
dance. Hot food, ice cream, homemade cakes & teas. Foxburrow Farm,
Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Saddlemakers
Lane, Melton, nr Woodbridge IP12 1NA.
http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/.
Adults £3, children £2. Guide dogs only.
01394 380113 foxburrow.bookings@
suffolkwildlifetrust.org
MAY FOLKEAST YOUNG’UNS
12TH JUBILEE HALL
ALDEBURGH 7.30PM
Harmonious
singing,
passionate
storytelling and social commentary
make The Young’Uns one of the most
in-demand acts of the English folk
scene.
MAY OPEN GARDENS IN AID OF
17TH RED CROSS 2 - 5PM
Priors Hill Road Gardens
Neighbouring gardens with glorious
views over the river Alde, marshland
and the North Sea. Water features and
an interesting variety of plants. Teas and
plant stall available. Entry: £5.00 per adult,
children under 12 free. Email: janedow@
redcross.org.uk Tel: 01284 7227247.
Venue Address: Heron House, Priors Hill
Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk. IP15 5EP
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MAY THE TRAMPS
22ND (COMEDY THEATRE)
7.30PM
Snape Village Hall. A look at the daily
lives of a married couple in this highly
amusing play. Ticket Price: £9 & £7
concs
Contact: Amy or Sam: 07923 530821
or 07415 770078. email: lesfanatics.
[email protected]. Venue
Address: Church Road, Snape,
Saxmundham, Suffolk. IP17 1SX
MAY ALDEBURGH MUSIC CLUB
23RD CHOIR. 7.30PM
A performance by Aldeburgh
Music Club Choir, conducted by Edmond Fivet, of Rossini’s Petite Messe
Solenelle. Soloists Zoe Bonner, Amy
Lyddon, Richard Downing and Francis
Brett, with Christian White on piano
and Christopher Moore on harmonium. Orford Church.
MAY SECOND HAND BOOK SALE
23-25 SIBTON CHURCH
After last year’s success Sibton
Church will be the venue for another
Book Sale Weekend over the three days
from Saturday 23rd May until Monday
25th May. On sale, will be individually
and
reasonably priced, good quality second-hand books – fiction, non-fiction and
children’s books. Also included will be a
large amount of poetry magazines and
books, plus there will also be some brica-brac. Admission is free, and the opening times are 10.30am until 4.30pm each
day. Cream Teas and homemade refreshments will be available. Parking will be
on the Glebe Meadow, the Yoxford side
of the church. For further details please
telephone Rosie on 01728 660369. All
proceeds will go to the Friends of St Peters, a registered charity.
MAY SNAPE MALTINGS
24TH MAY VINTAGE GARDENS
9.30AM - 4PM
The first Snape Maltings Vintage
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Market of 2015 takes place on Sunday
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24th May from 9.30am to 4pm.
The market will feature around 50
stalls, selling a huge range of items
with a vintage edge, from fashion,
furniture and kitchenalia, to jewellery,
ceramics and homewares. There will
also be upcycled items, such as fire
extinguisher lamps, and a selection of
local food and drink stalls.
MAY COFFEE MORNING
29TH 10 AM - 12 NOON
DOLPHIN INN
Coffee Morning raising money for The
Children’s Society. There will be delicious home made cakes & produce,
bric-a-brac, raffle etc. Admission of
£1.50 includes fresh ground coffee
kindly provided by The Dolphin
MAY WATERY WILDLIFE
29TH 10.30AM - 12.30 PM
for families. Pond dipping,
wildlife crafts and quizzes.
Foxburrow Farm, Suffolk Wildlife
Trust, Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, nr
Woodbridge IP12 1NA. http://www.
suffolkwildlifetrust.org/. £2.50 per
person, please book01394 380113
foxburrow.bookings@
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MAY ALDEBURGH YOUNG
29TH MUSICIANS & SPLICE AT
BRITTEN STUDIO, SNAPE.
A collaboration between four-piece
electroacoustic jazz group Splice and the
outstanding talents of Aldeburgh Young
Musicians.
MAY FAMILY FUN DAY
30TH 12 - 4PM
KINGS FIELD ALDEBURGH
Leiston & Aldeburgh Safer Neighbourhood
Team presents Family Fun Day featuring
M.A.D. Cycle Display Team. 2015. Food,
Drink, Childrens Games, Races, Rides,
Punch & Judy and much more. 12pm-4pm
Kings Field Aldeburgh
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ALDE VALLEY SUFFOLK
FAMILY HISTORY GROUP
On Monday 18th May the historian Sheila Harrison will present an
illustrated talk to the Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group on
the history of Leiston Abbey, from its foundation in 1184 when it was
sited on an island at Minsmere, through its move inland to Leiston in
1363, up to its closure on 21st August 1536 as part of Henry VIII’s
Dissolution of the Monasteries. The speaker will describe the life of
the Abbey and incidents in its history which are recorded in original
documents.
Sheila Harrison read History at Somerville College, Oxford, and
during her career was a lecturer at a college of further and higher
education and a tutor for the Open University. Since coming to live
in Suffolk she has researched the history of Butley Priory and Leiston
Abbey and has made a study of the diaries of the 18th century Norfolk
parson James Woodforde. She gives talks on all of these subjects
to historical societies, the U3A, Women’s Institutes and other groups
across Suffolk.
The waiting is over…it’s nearly a year since Rev. Nigel Hartley
retired to Sussex and after going through the lengthy interview
process, a new Priest in-charge has been appointed!
Many of you may not know that the new Priest will be in charge
of Aldeburgh Parish Church and the Parish Churches of the
Whinlands benefice, Aldringham cum Thorpeness, Knodishall
and Friston. This is a new and exciting time for us all. During
the interview process, the Parish Representatives of the four
churches worked closely together, developing a Benefice Profile
that would give prospective candidates an in-depth view of our
lovely churches and the area in which they are situated.
The Archdeacon of Suffolk, The Venerable Ian Morgan, has
guided us through all the necessary processes. On March 22nd
he was able to announce the appointment of The Reverend Mark
Lowther, presently assistant priest at St Peter’s Eaton Square in the
Diocese of London, to be Priest in charge of the proposed new
benefice of Aldeburgh and the Whinlands.
During our time without a Priest in charge, The Revd Nichola
Winter, Assistant Priest and SSM at Aldeburgh Church, has
expertly steered us through the vacancy period. She says of the
new appointment: “I am delighted that Mark has been appointed
to Aldeburgh and the Whinlands and we all look forward to
welcoming him and Rosemary to this beautiful part of Suffolk. It is
an exiting time as we work on building a new Benefice – it will be
full of challenges but with enthusiasm, support and collaboration
of our congregations, surrounded by love, prayer and the Grace of
God, I feel certain that we can look forward with anticipation and
joy. I look forward very much to working with Mark.”
The date for Mark’s licencing is yet to be fixed – further details of
this will emerge in due course. Watch this space!
Fran Smith, Lay Elder, Aldeburgh Parish Church
The meeting will be held at 7.30pm at the Leiston Community Centre,
King George’s Avenue, IP16 4JX (between the Crown pub and the
fire station). Visitors are very welcome, £2.50 including tea/coffee
and biscuits.
Leiston Film Theatre Support Club
An Evening with Helen Fraser
The Leiston Film Theatre Support Club is pleased to announce An
Evening with Helen Fraser, a miscellany of memories from stage
and screen ….past and present Devised and performed by Helen
accompanied by Keith Monk on Friday 15th May at 7.30 p.m. the W.I.
Hall, John Street, Leiston.
Helen has been a professional actress for more than fifty years with an
extensive career in theatre, film and television. She has worked with
some of the biggest names in show business. She played Barbara
opposite Tom Courtenay’s Billy in the film “Billy Liar” (1963). Her TV
roles include Sylvia (Bodybag) Hollamby in the TV series “Bad Girls”.
Helen’s show traces her theatrical journey and features some of the
music which has played an important part in her life.
Tickets are £7.00 for Club members, £8.00 Non-members and
includes light refreshments. Available from the Club Secretary tele:
01728 831714 or via [email protected].
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The Aldeburgh Dementia Support Group will meet on the first
Thursday of the month from 10.30am -12.00pm at the Fairfield
Centre, Fairfield Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5JS.
The next support group is on Thursday 7th May 2015.
The group provides a safe and supportive environment for carers
and family members of those living with dementia. You can
share your personal experiences of dementia with others who
understand as much as possible, what you are going through.
You can also use the meetings as an opportunity to relax and talk
about other things and have a break from the routine of daily life.
Refreshments are provided.
For more information please contact Jonny Hawes on 01502
514712 or email [email protected]
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News from Framlingham and Saxmundham Cats Protection May 2015
youtube.com/watch?v=VrJEL68N9pg.
The Framlingham and Saxmundham
Cats Protection homing fair in March
was a huge success; homes were
found for most of the cats there and
we raised a welcome amount from
sales, donations, tombola and a raffle.
Supporters old and new came in large
numbers and we were also delighted
to welcome local production company,
Video East, who asked whether they
could film our special 25th Anniversary
event. The results of their excellent
video can be seen at: https://www.
Identify your cat: A recent article in
the local press highlighted the benefits
of having your cat microchipped.
Moonlight disappeared from his home
some eight years ago. In March this
year he was taken to Eagle Vets in
Halesworth who scanned him and
found the chip containing all his
owner’s details and they were quickly
able to reunite them. Without this,
Moonlight may never have found his
way home. A microchip is a very small
device, no larger than a grain of rice
which is injected under the cat’s skin,
between the shoulder blades, by a vet.
The procedure is painless and the chip
holds a unique number which links to
an owner’s address on the database. If
you move home you simply contact the
database owner to update the details.
Microchipping offers cats a safe and
permanent method of identification. It
is also possible to buy cat flaps which can
be programmed to recognise your cat’s
chip; a great way to stop those unwanted
feline visitors.
Catology: It is sometimes jokingly
said that some of us worship cats; the
ancient Egyptians clearly did. Cats
were not only prized for their skills
as hunters in Egypt, they were also
beloved pets. If the household cat
died, the whole family would go into
mourning and shave off their eyebrows;
the cat would be mummified, wrapped
in fine linen and buried along with
jewellery and other grave goods which
were normally only the preserve of
wealthy people. Huge cemeteries of
feline mummies have been discovered
at a number of locations across Egypt.
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This delightful lady will make an
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For more information about Marnie,
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Book Review
Suffolk: East. The Buildings of England Series
by Nikolaus Pevsner, updated and revised by
James Bettley. Yale University Press, hardback,
£35.00. Suffolk: West (at £35.00 is also
available by the same author).
Yale University Press has bravely taken on the
enormous task of updating Pevsner’s magnificent
architectural guides to the buildings of England. Local
architectural historian James Bettley has undertaken
the Suffolk volume, which is now expanded to two
volumes, East and West, published at the end of April
2015. I have studied the Aldeburgh entry, which is
greatly expanded from the original edition with much
interesting detail.
The first ‘Perambulation’ takes in the Upper Town,
including such buildings as Imogen Holst’s bungalow
and No. 3 [Church Walk, 1963-4] by husband and wife
architect team, H. T. and Elizabeth Cadbury-Brown,
built ‘for themselves … off the west side of Church
Walk, entirely invisible to the casual pedestrian …
single-storey, of pinkish-grey Marks Tey brick’. This
section also includes Prior’s Hill Road, the library and
the hospital, amongst other Aldeburgh landmarks.
Picking one thread of architectural commission, we
learn Mrs Money-Coutts, later Lady Latymer, had
two houses built in Lee Road by J.S. Lee in 1913 for
her staff, and a row of cottages on the north side of
Park Lane for fishermen. In the second Lower Town
‘Perambulation’ we read that J. S. Lee also built six
houses between 1908 -15 for Lady Latymer: Crag
House (later Britten and Pears’ home), Beach House,
The Rest (Lady Latymer’s own house), Osborne,
Dartmouth and Huw House (for her butler).
James Bettley will be taking us on a guided walk round
Aldeburgh on Saturday May 23rd. We have a few
places left on the afternoon tour. Places are free but
numbers are limited so please let the bookshop know
if you wish to join us (01728 452389). Assemble at
the bookshop at 2.30 pm for a 3.00 pm start. About
one hour.
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07989 280187/07779 638043 When the stresses and strains of life become too much - by Rosie Andersen
Living in a fast-track world takes it’s toll on our wellbeing. Very few of us it seems, are able to avoid stress as we are subjected to pressures
from many sources. These burdens may be concerns over money, relationships, work, etc., and can at times seem overwhelming.
As we try to cope, we can become unduly anxious, depressed or physically ill, turning to things outside of ourselves in order to make us feel
better - including an array of stimulants such as caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, sugar-laden foods or to a particular behavioural pattern that may
reinforce our feelings of low self-worth. We get caught up in a downward spiral of events, driving ourselves harder and harder - feeling that
we have no choice other than to keep pushing on, whilst all the time our health, our self-worth, confidence and selfesteem is plummeting.
This is like ‘the hamster in the wheel’ syndrome - we’re unable to step off!
Positive experiences in our lives will build us up, affirm a belief in ourselves and give us the confidence to move forward. Negative experiences do the opposite. Our attitudes to life, our actions and habits are often conditioned by negative events. We have etched in our memories
the shocks, hurts and traumas we have experienced. Our lives can then continue to be influenced by these past events as we find ourselves
revisiting the fear, anxiety, anger and resentment attracting the same unhelpful experiences over and over again. Even though we may know
the cause of our stress and want to put in place change, we find it very difficult to do so.
Making changes is never easy and sometimes we need help to do this. One way to set change in place is through the practice of Reiki,
a simple but effective technique that is profoundly relaxing. Reiki treats the whole person including the body, the mind and the emotions
enhancing wellbeing on all levels. The relaxing effects of Reiki can be very helpful during difficult times. It can ease bodily aches and pains
and alleviate the symptoms of many chronic conditions including severe stress that so often is accompanied by anxiety, depression, mood
swings, insomnia, restlessness, anger and irritability. Reiki brings a deep sense of peaceand an ability to cope better with life’s challenges
and can also increase motivation, build self-esteem and self-confidence. Reiki is gentle and nurturing and can be used safely for both adults
and children. It is supportive during pregnancy and suitable for the care of the elderly.
As an experienced practitioner, I have used Reiki professionally for 20 years in a number of different setting
including private practice, in hospices and in prisons.
EXCITING START TO 2015 WITH NEW AUCTION HOUSE IN STOWMARKET
Free Valuation day in Aldeburgh:
An exciting new business is now officially open
in Stowmarket! The start of 2015 saw business
entrepreneur Oliver Miller open Bishop & Miller
Auctioneers. The new auction house will throw
open its doors to members of the public looking
to sell or have valued their antique items, jewellery,
watches and much more.
Bishop & Miller Auctioneers is based on the
Charles Industrial Estate in Stowmarket and will be
offering Fine Art & Antique sales throughout the
year. The new business venture will see a minimum
of 6 auctions a year with the aim to holding them
every month as business gathers pace. Alongside
the auctions there will be the opportunity to give
members of the public the chance to have their
items valued at specific valuation days held at the
premises and around the county which will give
people the opportunity to put their items into
the auction to sell. All items will be considered
for inclusion into the auctions from furniture to
pictures and jewellery to ceramics and silverware
plus much more!
Bishop & Miller Auctioneers Managing Director,
Oliver Miller, has been in the antiques industry
for 15 years, and is now at the helm of his own
auction house, after years of experience with in his
own self-employment within the industry regularly
attending antique fairs and shows around the East
of England and also working at Bonham’s in Bury
St Edmunds.
Valerie will design, produce and erect that special
memorial truly reflecting the life of your loved one
crafted at her well established local workshop
We are currently taking
in lots for our next Fine
Art Auction on Saturday
4th July. This auction will
include Jewellery, Watches,
Silver, Pictures, Works of
Art, Furniture, Fountain
Pens and Tribal Art.
Give her a call on freephone
If you think you have
something of interest and
are looking to sell your
for a free brochure & price list or to arrange a meeting
item in our auctions, please
email: [email protected]
contact the team on the
contact details below and
Unit 3a, Farnham Industrial Estate, Farnham,
we can arrange a valuation.
Saxmundham. Suffolk. IP17 1JZ
Alternatively come along
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mobile: 07411 747568
to our valuation day in
Aldeburgh:
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The White Lion Hotel, Market Cross Place,
Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5BJ on Tuesday 12th May,
10am – 2pm
We will also be at:
The Orwell Hotel, Felixstowe, on Thursday 14th
May – 9.30am – 1.30pm
The Town Hall/Guildhall Complex, Hadleigh on
Friday 15th May, 10am – 2pm
The valuation days are Free of charge and no
appointment is necessary.
We are happy to look at and value your objects to
include:
Jewellery, Watches, Silver, Gold, Fountain Pens,
Books & Maps (pre-1900), all types of
Antiques, Clocks, Scientific Instruments and slides,
Tribal Art, Ceramics and Antiquities
.
We are also happy to take in Coins, Medals,
Militaria, Paintings, although
Some items may require additional work with our
consultants in our saleroom.
Items are welcomed for consignment to auction,
purchased on the day or if you are just curious!
Alongside offering auctions and valuation days,
Bishop & Miller Auctioneers are able to offer
valuations for tax, insurance and probate purpose
and also do house calls. So if you need something
expertly assessed and valued contact the team
today to arrange an appointment.
Oliver Miller
Telephone: 01449 673088
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bishopandmillerauctions.co.uk
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Friends Life Womans Tour
The locations for the designated Climbs and Sprints for the opening two stages of the Friends Life Women’s Tour in Suffolk
and Essex have been confirmed.
Each stage of the race will feature two Strava sponsored Queen of the Mountains and two intermediate Chain Reaction
Cycles backed Sprints, where riders earn points towards the Strava Queen of the Mountains jersey and Chain Reaction
Cycles Points jersey respectively.
On the opening stage, from Bury St Edmunds to Aldeburgh on Wednesday 17 June riders will tackle Strava Queen of the
Mountains climbs at Hemingstone, on the Main Road to Bell’s Cross, and at Snape, on Bridge Road heading into the village
from Snape Maltings.
The two Chain Reaction Cycles Sprints will come at Kesgrave, outside the High School, and in Melton, on the B1438 before
the right turn onto Wilford Bridge Road.
A day later, for Stage Two from Braintree to Clacton on Thursday 18 June riders will again tackle two Strava Queen of the
Mountains climbs, the first on the Essex/Suffolk border at Finch Hill near Bulmer, on the way into Sudbury. The second
climb comes in Tendring, on the run in to the finish in Clacton, at Tenpenny Hill at Thorrington.
Both of Stage Two’s Chain Reaction Cycles Sprints come in the later half of the stage, the first on Halstead Road in Kirby
Le Soken and the second on Weeley Road in Great Bentley.
Stage One will start from Bury St Edmunds’ Angel Hill at 11.00 and is expected to finish at the Market Cross in Aldeburgh
at around 14.15. Stage Two will start from Braintree’s Market Place at 10.00 and is expected to finish at around 14.00 on
Clacton’s Marine Parade. Highlights of each stage will be shown on ITV4 every evening during the race.
Details of the Strava Queen of the Mountains and Chain Reaction Cycles Sprints for Stages Three, Four and Five will be
announced in the coming weeks.
After the opening two days in Suffolk and Essex, the third stage comes in Northamptonshire, from Oundle to Kettering
before Stage Four on Saturday 20th June from Waltham Cross to Stevenage in Hertfordshire, and then the final leg through
Buckinghamshire, the Chiltern Hills and Dacorum on Sunday
This issue was published and printed by Leiston Press.
21st June.
16 teams from nine different countries will take part in the 2015
Friends Life Women’s Tour, including 12 of the world’s top 15
ranked teams, led by the team of defending champion Marianne
Vos, Rabo Liv. In total 96 riders will take part in the race, with
the identities of the riders being announced during May.
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