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Welcome
We are blessed with lots of sunny days during our Suffolk winters but even so there are
times when the skies are dark and there is every excuse to stay indoors and take refuge
in a good book. Whether it’s an unputdownable thriller, a beautifully illustrated guide to
British gardens, a dip into the world of Manga or an ebook that helps us understand an
historical event there is undeniable pleasure within their pages. On page 15 we have a book
review from a local group that have been reading a novel that languished in the remainder
warehouses until it was recently rediscovered by European readers and described as “.. a
perfect novel, so well told and beautifully written, so deeply moving, that it takes your breath
away.” If you are thinking that you would also like to join a book group take a look at the
information about activities at Woodbridge Library and details of their own book and film
related events.
This month we also start a series of profiles of Woodbridge people that are central to the success of the town. Read on to find out what
the Proper Officer of the Town Council does and her favourite Suffolk pastimes. If you know of someone from the town who would
make a good subject for the series do let us know.
If you are one of the many carers in the town who started out ‘keeping an eye’ on a vulnerable relative or friend but now realise that all
your time and energy is taken up with their medical and daily needs you may find that the local charity Suffolk Family Carers can help.
Set up 25 years ago they know that carers often don’t have time for their own health or wellbeing and that in order to keep going they
do need to keep their own batteries charged. Things can become even more worrying and stressful when the person they are caring for
is nearing the end of their life, which is why Suffolk Family Carers are now working with hospice colleagues to offer help and support. To
find out more turn to page 19.
But perhaps you have been a carer and now find that you now have a bit more free time? Why not put your valuable experience to good
use by becoming a volunteer for Healthwatch, the local independent consumer champion which has real influence over decisions
about health and care services in the county.
If after all those suggestions you still have a free moment turn to our event pages. From fashion shows to music nights, romantic meals
and an outdoor alternative to a traditional Valentine’s Day our listings cover everything you need to know to keep in touch with the
town and all it has to offer. If you want to add anything to future events pages do e mail them to me and we will do our best to include
them next time.
Sarah Whitelock
Editor
Advertising Directory
Advertising
Local Magazines
Building & Construction
JRB Plastering
MWC Carpentry & Construction Samuel David Construction
Wade Windows
Entertainment
Aldeburgh Music Club
Ufford Park
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Eat and Drink
The Bell at Sax
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Estate Agents
Woodbridge Lettings Centre
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Farm Shops/Butchers
Friday Street Butchery 11
Health
The Hearing Centre
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PR, marketing and freelance writing
Green Apple Communications
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Printers & Signage
Leiston Press
7, 10, 17, 20
Removals
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Shopping
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Wedding
Fairs
5th February 10.00am - 3.00pm
1st March 11.00am - 4.00pm
Kesgrave Hall, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 2PU. Free
Admission.
Set in the wonderful surroundings of The Hangar at
Kesgrave Hall you will meet up to 30 expert wedding
suppliers from the region, all on hand to help you plan your
wedding day to perfection. For more details contact Nicola
Mcevoy on 07932993982 [email protected].
Sizewell Sports & Social Club, King Georges Avenue, Leiston,
Suffolk IP16 4JX. Free Admission.
For more details contact Sonny Cracknell on 01728 830025
[email protected].
19th February 6.00pm - 9.30pm
High Lodge Leisure Limited, Haw Wood, Hinton, Nr Darsham,
Suffolk IP17 3QT. Free Admission.
Suppliers will offer advice, ideas and a glass of bubbly on
arrival for brides. Dedicated wedding planners will answer
questions and go through wedding packages. Inclusive
packages available from £1395.00. Prize draw with a chance
to win our honeymoon lodge for two guests for a short
break. Suppliers include: bridal wear, menswear, florists,
photographers, hair and beauty, sweet cart and chocolate
fountain. For more details contact Elizabeth Pontin on 01986
784347 [email protected].
8th March 11.00am - 3.00pm
Thorpeness Country Club, The Benthills, Thorpeness,
Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4NU. Free Admission.
Venue open day only. Wonderfully impressive and set on the
stunning Suffolk coastline, the Thorpeness Country Club
provides a welcoming wow to your wedding guests and is a
beautiful backdrop to the day’s proceedings. Our Wedding
Open Day is the perfect opportunity to come and view this
beautiful coastal wedding venue in all its glory; fully dressed
and decked out for the occasion. You will be able to meet
our experienced and friendly team, and personally discuss
your wedding with our events’ organiser. Plus, if you book
your wedding with us on the day, we’ll arrange and buy your
wedding cake for you! The first 50 brides through the doors
will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. For
more details contact Jazmine D’Angelo on 01728 452176
[email protected].
22nd February 11.00am - 3.00pm
Wherstead Park, The Street, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk
IP9 2BJ. Free Admission.
One of the biggest wedding shows in Ipswich with over
60 exhibitors. Hosted by the beautiful Wherstead Park,
displayed over 4 rooms and a fully displayed marquee by
Anglia Coastal Marquees. For more details contact Melissa
Neisler Dickinson on 07834 979862
[email protected].
28th February and 1st March 12.00 pm - 6.00pm
Manor Farm, Henley, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 0RG
Free Admission
‘The Wedding Event with a difference’ - just 10 minutes from
Ipswich town centre. All manner of suppliers exhibiting from
cakes to cars, flowers to favours, along with an opportunity
to discuss your wedding with the experienced events team.
Food and refreshments available For more details contact
Emma on 01473 831 263 [email protected].
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Valentine’s
Ball
at UFFORD PARK WOODBRIDGE
ONLY £37.50 per person
FREE
ENTRY
Saturday 14th
February
ALL WELCOME
Wedding Open Day
U F F O R D PA R K WO O D B R I D G E
Celebrate the spirit of romance with a
delicious 3 course meal and dance away to
music by a Rod Stewart tribute act.
An evening packed full of Rod's many hits.
Booking essential.
t 0844 847 9461
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Yarmouth Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1QW
Sunday 1st March
11:00am - 3:00pm
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Yarmouth Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1QW
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one locally!
Saturday 14th February 2015
SOUTHWOLD PIER
Is there anything more romantic than watching the sunset over this iconic British venue? The “Food
Of Love” will be served within the candlelit Boardwalk Restaurant, with fresh fish on the menu and
a luxurious range of platters for you to share with your loved one.
JIMMYS FARM
Join us in the restaurant for a wonderful night of food and romance! Valentines Evening begins at
7.30pm and costs £45 per head. The price includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, and a delicious 3
course meal. Soak in the romantic ambience in our beautiful converted barn. Tel: 01473 604206
KING’S HEAD ORFORD
This traditional English Village Inn, nestled on the stunning Suffolk Coastline will be providing a
simply divine special Valentines Menu, to find out more please visit: thekingsheadorford.co.uk
SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST – Alternative Valentines
Meet new people - Make new friends. 11:00am - 2:00pm
Orienteer through surprises, go wild for den building, toast some forest bread & warm your hearts
with a cup of kelly kettle hot chocolate! For adults aged 21 - 35 ish!
Booking by phone essential. Please bring lunch. Tel 01473 890089
Email: [email protected].
UFFORD PARK HOTEL
Valentine’s Ball at Ufford Park Woodbridge, Hotel, Golf & Spa. Enjoy a 3 course dinner followed
by dancing to music by the excellent Rod Stewart tribute act for only £37.50 pp. If you attend the
Valentine’s Ball you can also receive 15% off the best available overnight rate for your stay on the
evening of Valentines Day. Booking is essential for the Valentines Ball.
Please visit: www.uffordpark.co.uk
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Local RNLI News
The Woodbridge and District branch of the RNLI raised
£14,820.88 for the charity in 2014. Tony Wilman, Chairman of the
branch said “We are really pleased with the amount of money
collected in what was one of our most successful and busiest
years to date. I would like to thank everyone who gave their time
and who donated. I hope that in 2015 we can continue to raise
money and awareness of the RNLI and the exceptional work they
do.”
In 2014 the branch organised two key fundraising events. To
mark the 125th anniversary of Jerome K Jerome’s famous book
“3 Men in a Boat” six volunteers rowed 140 miles from Lechlade
to Richmond. In September they also undertook the 3 Rivers
Row, rowing the 34ft William Riley lifeboat 48 miles on the Stour,
Orwell and Deben rivers. The William Riley was involved in the
rescue of the Rohilla 100 years ago and featured on the television
programme Coast. These two events brought in over £5,000. We
are very grateful for the support we received from the Felixstowe
branch who helped us with this challenging event.
We held several collections throughout the year at Tesco,
Wyevale, Budgens and at our Flag Day in Woodbridge. Other
events included a cheese & wine evening and a quiz with fish
and chip supper at the Deben Yacht Club. Woodbridge Cruising
Club also held a quiz and supper to raise money for the RNLI. We
are very grateful to several sponsors who kindly donated draw
prizes for these events. Corporate donations were also up this
year thanks to support from Waitrose, MSC and Jacksons Civil
Engineering.
Caroline Wilman of the RNLI Woodbridge branch said “I would
like to thank Bettaprint for generously printing our flyers free of
charge, I have no doubt that the extra publicity these generated
helped us to raise the profile of our events. I would also like to
thank all the pubs and stores who have RNLI “lifeboats” on their
bars and counters.”
The branch AGM will be held on Tuesday 10 March at the Bell
and Steelyard in Woodbridge at 7:30pm. It is an open meeting
so please come along if you can. We are always looking for new
volunteers, opportunities and ideas to raise the profile of the
RNLI locally.
You can find more details about the branch, programme of
events and contact details at http://www.rnliwoodbridge.org.uk/
or contact Tony Wilman on 01394 387173 for more information.
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Eastern Counties 1 League Match Report
Saturday, 20 December 2014
reflecting the play, and ‘Wold were ahead 27-0.
‘Twas five days before Christmas, and Woodbridge Warriors drove
up the coast to Southwold hoping for some festive cheer and a
win to kick-start their, so far indifferent, season – winning one of
twelve. Their hosts were also looking to start the festive season
with a win and continue their run of 11 straight wins so far.
The second half was much the same as the first, with the Warriors
playing some good honest rugby, but never being able to breach
the solid Southwold defence. Due to a few more Warrior injuries
the scrum resorted to uncontested, never any fun for proper
forwards.
The Warriors arrived to be greeted with the normal playing
conditions expected at ‘Wold at this time of year; a heavy damp
pitch, a very cold brisk wind (unusually coming from the land
rather than the sea) and blazing sunshine (not so common).
The final whistle went as the darkness fell across the fields, much
to the delight of both players and a sizeable and knowledgeable
crowd, as the wind had become stronger and the temperature
had dropped. ‘Wold were deservedly the victors, winning the
match 61-0. In true rugby fashion, both sides applauded each
other’s efforts and thanked the home and travelling fans.
Southwold started off the way they intended to carry on and
quickly scored two unconverted tries. The Warriors recovered
from the quick onslaught, but try as they might, ‘Wold always
seemed to have an extra man and exploited the situation when
the Warriors made errors.
The first half finally came to an end, extra time being added
due to some lengthy injury stops, (all Warrior players), the score
Both teams now go into deserved breaks and hopefully 2015 will
bring both clubs much success.
Darren (Reg) Perry
Southwold 61 v Woodbridge Warriors 0
More on http://woodbridgerugbyclub.co.uk
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LOCAL PROFILE
Tell us about being Town Clerk
It’s the best job in Woodbridge!
I work in the historic Shire Hall on Market Hill on a daily basis
and manage other historic buildings in the town and open
spaces. My role is the Proper Officer of Woodbridge Town
Council and I work with the Mayor of the town and the 15 other
councillors who represent the four wards of Woodbridge.
In fact the Town Council owns, leases or has an interest in
quite a range of land or property including the allotments
adjacent to The Avenue, Broomheath, Elmhurst Park (including
associated walkways, play area public conveniences and part
of Elmhurst Walk), Fen Meadow & play area, Fitzgerald Green
Sun Lane, Kingston Field & play area, Kingston Pavilion and
adjacent Disabled Public Convenience, Shire Hall & Market
Square, Theatre Street Public Conveniences, The Quaker
Burial Ground at Turn Lane, Tide Mill Way Roadway (part
of), War Memorial and Garden of Remembrance on Market
Hill, Woodbridge Art Club building, Woodbridge Market,
Woodbridge Tennis Courts, Woodbridge Tide Mill, 20ft section
of the River Deben & Town Quay (adjacent to the Tide Mill).
What did you do previously?
I have a long history of working in Local Government.
Does the job give you an insight into the town’s affairs?
Absolutely, the town councillors meet weekly and there
are a number of committees, sub-committees and working
groups dealing with all aspects of the town ranging from town
amenities, through to finance, planning and highways.
The Council met on 77 occasions in 2014 and I clerked those
meetings.
Is there anything that particularly stands out during your
work with the council?
I was involved in planning the Army Freedom Parades, the
Queen’s Golden Jubilee celebrations and the Olympic Torch
celebrations.
Also, I am always delighted when a project is finalised, for
example when we finished the recent refurbishment of the
Woodbridge Garden of Remembrance. In partnership with the
Rotary Club of Woodbridge, the Woodbridge Museum and the
Woodbridge British Legion a £25,000 project was undertaken to
enlarge the area and make it more accessible to everyone.
We were very fortunate to have Lord Tollemache, K St J, JP to
rededicate the Garden on 11th November.
What frustrates you about the role?
How quick people are to be rude and abusive to those who
work in local government. We are genuinely trying to do a
good job for our towns and parishes.
You were previously President for Woodbridge Rotary Club,
how was that?
I have been in Rotary since 1998 and was delighted to be the
first Lady President of the Club in 2011/12. A highlight of my
year was being present at the 60th Annual Carol service on
Market Hill. My parents used to take me and my siblings to this
Woodbridge Talk chats to Chris
Walker, Woodbridge Town Clerk
for the past 15 years.
event during our childhood (although I have to stress that I’m
not yet 60!) and I took my own daughter during her childhood.
It was an absolute pleasure to be there on this special
occasion.
You seem like a person who gets involved in the
community. What other local groups and organisations do
you take part in?
I used to belong to the Inner Wheel Club of Woodbridge but
due to pressure of work had to give that membership up. I’m
also governor of Hollesley Primary School and Farlingaye High
School when my daughter was growing up.
I’m currently a Trustee of the Woodbridge Soldiers Fund linked
to the 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) at Rock Barracks,
Sutton Heath.
Have you always lived in the area?
I’m a Suffolk girl and grew up in Woodbridge
What do you love about the town?
What’s not to love about Woodbridge when there’s so much
going on here? We have the lovely River Deben and riverside
walks, many inviting pubs and restaurants, a cinema and a
theatre. Why go anywhere else?
What would you change if you could?
One thing I would change is to properly divert the traffic away
from the town centre to stop the horrendous traffic queues
in the summer and to make the Thoroughfare a proper
pedestrian area.
Could you let us in on your favourite Suffolk things?
My favourite things are the Woodbridge Vintage Markets (not to
be missed), afternoon films at the Riverside Cinema, enjoying
the special atmosphere at Shingle Street and Aspall Perronelles
Blush Suffolk Cyder !
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT FRIDAY STREET!
Brrrrrrrrr, it’s cold outside but it’s lovely and warm
up here at Friday Street. And to make your heart
beat a little faster, it’s the “Month of Love” and the
team have everything ready
to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
To set the pace, Corrina’s,
Exotic Fruit of The Month,
is Passion Fruit. Delicious
on its own eaten with a
teaspoon or poured over
a fruit salad or our own winter ice
cream. If you have never tried it, now’s
your chance to savour the romantic
flavour and see what happens next!
There is everything you would wish
here to celebrate with your loved one.
Wonderful roses, flower arrangements and house plants.
Beautiful hand decorated heart shaped cup cakes, luxury
chocolates, cards and gifts. They are all here together in the
Friday Street Tunnel of Love!
Even Master Butcher Ian
is feeling romantic, with a
special Valentine’s Day Steak
for Two offer. There is also a
fine range of wines and local
beers to warm the cockles of
your heart.
It may be frosty in Farnham but the
Seville oranges from sunny Spain
are here now. It’s marmalade time
and nothing is better than making
your own the Friday Street way. We
have all the ingredients
together including special
marmalade sugar. It’s easy
to make and full recipe
details are in-store and on our friendly website.
www.fridaystfarm.co.uk That is where you will
also find the delicious Soup of The Month, Creamy Celeriac.
Plus Corrina and Ian’s Dish of The Month, Belly of Pork with
Celeriac and Pear Mash, a real winter warmer. Bookmark
the website and make a point of checking it regularly, you are
sure to find some nice easy, culinary surprises.
It seems that everyone is in love with the Friday Street Café!
Tracy says that it is more popular than ever. It’s an all day affair,
starting with the Big Breakfast
at 8.30 and it’s a favourite local
coffee rendezvous. And here’s a
bonus. During February and
March you can bring a friend for
a free cup of coffee or tea. If they
have never been to Friday Street
this could be the start of a new
romance! Just clip the voucher
on the corner. Lunches,Teas and
Sunday Roast are so good that
it’s best to book.
FRIDAY STREET BUTCHERY
“We have been trying out Friday Specials with some of our regular customers and it has
proved so popular that we are now making these wonderful last minute bargains available
to everyone! This is how it works. On Thursday’s at 6.00pm, we load the website
www.fridaystfarm.co.uk with the Friday Specials. Wonderful meat at very special low
prices, usually a 10-20% discount. It can be anything really; braising steak, roasting
joints, lamb chops, mince, chicken fillets, sirloin steak, you name it. So how can
we do it? Well, as it gets to the end of the week our wholesalers can find
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Out and about in and around
If you have any upcoming events please send them to our editor
and we will try our best to get them into the magazine.
[email protected].
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Ryan Gooding Medium Trimley sports and social 7.30 PM
5
Trimley Carnival presents an evening
with Ryan Gooding, a local medium
who has gained a massive following. He
is receiving requests from around the
country and globally for readings using his
skills, recently appearing in the national
press. All proceeds going towards Trimley
Carnival. Trimley Carnival
donates to local charities and
community groups at least
twice a year. There will also
be a raffle on the night.
Ticket Prices: £10
Tel: Sharon on 07859 015311
or Michelle on 07946 470975 to book
tickets.
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Golden Age Book Group 5
Woodbridge Library 2.00 PM
This month we will be discussing “There
But For The” by Ali Smith. Please come
along if you have read this title and would
like to join in the discussion.
Please speak to the library staff or phone
01394 446510.
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Phlying with Phantoms 6
Martlesham Heath Community Centre 7.30 PM Onwards
Mike Bettell presents ‘Phlying with
Phantoms. A Day in the Life of a Phantom
Pilot’
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Ceilidh Fundraiser
7
Fynn Valley Golf Club
7.30 PM
Presenting: The Skedaddle Ceilidh Band
and caller Tickets £8.50
Raising much needed funds for the Law
Advice Centre. Come along and enjoy a fun
packed evening. No dancing experience
necessary as caller will talk you through the
dances. Wear comfortable shoes as you will
be dancing all night!
email [email protected] or
ring 01473 408111 / 07933 766087
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The Riverside Folk Day
Riverside Centre, Stratford
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Four workshops, concert and lunchtime
session with Steve Turner, Robin Garside
plus Sound Tradition, Rosewood, Lillivalero,
Ross Burkitt and Alison Ward. Brilliant local
food served all day long in the breaks plus
tea and coffee and a bar (with Adnams
ale). Tickets: Suffolk folk members £5
for the whole day. Non-members £10.
Tel Mike & Sue Lawrence 01449 766747.
[email protected]
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Minsmere Weekend Walk
RSPB Minsmere, nr Dunwich
The Magic of Minsmere – weekend walks
If you’ve never been to Minsmere, then this
is the walk for you. For more details, times
and booking see: RSPB Minsmere
www.rspb.org.uk
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Jazz from Joy Spring Sorrel Horse, Shottisham
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8.30 PM - 10.30 PM
A really relaxing evening of classic jazz from
Woodbridge’s Joy Spring.
Details from
RSPB Winter Wildfowl
www.thesorrelhorse-shottisham.co.uk
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Fundraising Event
The best time to visit North Warren for a
12 Glemham Hall, Little Glemham
guided walk.
6.00 PM
www.rspb.org.uk
Glemham Hall presents a fund-raising event
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National Libraries Day
Call 01728 746704 for more information.
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Horticultural Society AGM
Display of books about books, books about Woodbridge Community Hall
libraries, books about librarians, fiction and 12 7.30 PM
non-fiction for adults and children.
Auction of garden items followed by a
Please speak to the library staff or phone
talk by Richard Ford ‘A Tribute to Hardy
01394 446510.
Perennials’.
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Police Surgery
Valentines Ball 7
Woodbridge Library
14 Ufford Park, Woodbridge
11.00 PM - 1.00 PM
Woodbridge & District Safer Neighbourhood Enjoy a 3 course dinner followed by
will be at Woodbridge Library for residents dancing to music by the excellent Rod
to: Report any suspicious behaviour/
Stewart tribute act for only £37.50 pp. If
circumstances.
you attend the Valentines Ball you can
Report any minor crime such as criminal
also receive 15% off the best available
damage. Receive crime reduction advice
overnight rate for your stay on the evening
Learn about other police services or
of Valentines Day. Booking is essential for
schemes such as Neighbourhood Watch,
the Valentines Ball. To find out more visit
Police Connect and Safe Key. Report any
our website: www.uffordpark.co.uk
issues or concerns.
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Withdrawn Library Stock Sale
7/8 Woodbridge Library
Come and pick up a bargain at our sale of
withdrawn library books and DVDs.
Saturday 7 February, 9am-5pm
Sunday 8 February, 10am-4pm
Please speak to the library staff or phone
01394 446510.
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Valentines dinning
The Kings Head Inn, Orford
This traditional English village inn, nestled
on the stunning Suffolk Coastline will
be providing a simply divine special
Valentine’s Menu, to find out more visit :
thekingsheadorford.co.uk
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Minsmere Weekend Walk
14 RSPB Minsmere, nr Dunwich
FEB
The Magic of Minsmere – weekend walks
If you’ve never been to Minsmere, then this
is the walk for you. For more details, times
and booking see: RSPB Minsmere
www.rspb.org.uk
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Hearing Care Centre Open Day
18/19 Framfield House Surgery
9.00 AM - 5.00 PM
If you suffer from loss of hearing and are
yet to seek help then you will benefit from
attending this free, local event organised
by The Hearing Care Centre. Make an
appointment in advance and have your
hearing tested for free (a service usually
costing £20). To book a hearing test and find
out more about the new binax hearing aid,
call 0800 096 2637 for free or visit
www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk.
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Birdwatching For Beginners
18 RSPB Minsmere, nr Dunwich
FEB
Learn how to identify the fantastic birds that
gather on the reserve at this time of year. For
more details and to book see: RSPB Birds by
Barge www.rspb.org.uk
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Chinese New Year Banquet 20 Kings Head Inn, Orford
7.30 PM onwards
Only £18 per person. Enjoy a delicious
Chinese New Year Banquet at The King’s
Head Inn, Orford. To find out more visit:
thekingsheadorford.co.uk
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Surgery
21 Woodbridge Library
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10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Caroline Page, County Councillor for
Woodbridge, will be holding her surgery at
the library. Please speak to the library staff
or phone 01394 446510.
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Wedding Open Day
Ufford Park
11.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa.
View the Deben Suite, Vista and Waveney
Rooms dressed as they could be for your
big day. For further information please see:
Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa
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Minsmere Weekend Walk
FEB
22 RSPB Minsmere, nr Dunwich
The Magic of Minsmere – weekend walks
If you’ve never been to Minsmere, then this
is the walk for you. For more details, times
and booking see: RSPB Minsmere
www.rspb.org.uk
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GCSE Examination Work Royal Marines Concert
24/25 Seckford Theatre
Regent Theatre, Ipswich
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7.30 PM
7.30 PM Onwards
A dramatised selection of the fairy tales of
The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines,
the brothers Grimm performed by year 11 of Collingwood in concert.
Woodbridge School.
Tickets £21,£18.50 & £16.
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Yoga
Mondays
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Library Quiz
9.45 AM - 11 AM
27 Woodbridge Library
Yoga at Great Glemham Village Hall
Doors Open 7.30 AM
Tel Keely Warren 01728 724625
An opportunity to help raise money for
[email protected].
the library and learn something you didn’t
13 years experience. Fully insured
know before! Quiz starts at 8pm.
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Cost: £2.50 per person, no maximum
Yoga
number per team. Nibbles provided and
Mondays
teams are welcome to bring their own
& Tuesdays
drinks (we can provide glasses).
7.15pm-8.30pm
Please speak to the library staff or phone
Yoga at Sir Robert Hitchams, Framlingham
01394 446510.
............................................. Tel Keely Warren 01728 724625
[email protected].
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Murder Mystery 28 Belstead Brook Hotel, Ipswich
A murder has been committed at Belstead
Brook Hotel. Can you work out who
committed the crime whilst enjoying your 3
course dinner?
For more information tel: 01473 684 241
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Minsmere Weekend Walk
Your event could be
28 RSPB Minsmere, nr Dunwich
in the next issue,
The Magic of Minsmere – weekend walks
email us
If you’ve never been to Minsmere, then this
is the walk for you. For more details, times
[email protected]
and booking see: RSPB Minsmere
www.rspb.org.uk
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Boccia comes to Suffolk Coastal
Leading Lives have been working in partnership with Places
for People at Leiston Leisure Centre to launch Boccia, a ball
based Paralympic sport. Two sides compete as individuals,
pairs or as a team of three and points are accumulated over
the course of a match to find a winner.
A ball can be rolled, thrown or kicked. If a player is unable
to throw or kick the ball, they can use a ramp. If players are
unable to release the ball with their hands, they can use
assistive devices.
Boccia Starting January 2015 at Leiston LeisureCentre Costs £2 per session ‘Pay and Play sessions’ No booking required *no charge for support workers and/or one family member With the help of Sam Barton, Community Engagement
Manager for Places for People, Leiston Town Council and
Sarah Shinnie, Active Communities Officer for Suffolk Coastal
funding has been achieved for specialist Boccia equipment.
This inclusive coached session of Boccia is as aimed at people over 12 years old. We welcome beginners and those who have played before. There will be a qualified Boccia Coach. Marion Walker, one of the sports coaching team at Leiston
Leisure Centre is going to be running the sessions and
she has done her training for Boccia with the England
Paralympics teams coach in Essex.
The sessions will be at the Leiston Leisure Centre on a
Wednesdays from 4.30pm – 5.30pm.
Leiston Leisure Centre, Red House Lane, Leiston IP16 4LS 01728 830364 This is a game that all abilities will be able to play.
Individuals and people that need support will be welcomed,
sessions started on the 14 January.
Jean Cook – Leading Lives
Havergate Island RSPB Reserve
Everyone who didn’t have an opportunity to visit Havergate this year will love to hear that the island
and its wildlife have recovered quite well from the dreadful flooding a year ago. Our wild brown
hares are enjoying the island life again and we even saw some leverets whizzing around in summer!
Over the coming winter months, the still damaged infrastructure will be repaired or replaced. We
will get a new hide, a new warden’s accommodation hut and a state of the art composting toilet!
With everything being in good and new shape early next year, we have decided to roll out our full
events programme again in 2015 and I am delighted to write that the very popular Hare events in
March, the Photography Days and the Big Wild Sleepout in August are back on the list.
Our (regular) boat trips on the first Saturday of the month are now running from August to April only,
to avoid disturbance for the breeding birds on the island. (This means we will no longer offer trips
between May and the end of July.)
It is always highly recommended to book the Havergate events well in advance because the capacity
of the boat is limited. The detailed events list, prices (we will have a new price structure with a
reduced price for children from April) and all booking contacts can be found on www.rspb.org.uk/
havergateisland.
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Horticultural Society
learns about Ladybird
Nurseries
The enthusiastic members of Woodbridge Horticultural
Society gathered for the first meeting of the New Year to
hear from Bob Booker of Ladybird Nurseries at Snape. He
talked about the history of the nursery and gave some
topical advice about growing plants from seed.
Bob’s parents Arthur and Betty moved from a land
settlement holding in Lincolnshire in 1960 to grow
horticultural crops at Snape. Market forces have moved
the nursery’s production away from tomatoes, courgettes
and chrysanthemums to plants in containers, bedding and
hanging baskets.
The members were advised by Bob to grow their tomatoes
in 10L pots rather than in grow bags although the bags are
a useful source of compost to fill the pots. Planting out
tomatoes should be delayed until 50% of the flowers on
the first truss are open. Effective pollination is essential for
a good crop and gently shaking the plant around mid-day
was one of Bob’s excellent tips.
Members’ skills were tested when Bob handed round
samples of seeds for identification, this proved a little
difficult with Lobelia seed, which looked more like dust
than seed. For effective seed germination, Bob advised
that the gardener should learn about the ideal conditions
for each plant. Some seeds such as Cyclamen and Nemesia
need to germinate in the dark while others, such as Bizzy
Lizzy, prefer some light; others respond to a warm airing
cupboard while lettuce needs to be on the cool side.
Ideally seeds should be stored in a dry refrigerator with a
temperature of 3-5C.
A lively question and answer session followed which ranged
from Blossom End Rot to how to stop ants on your runner
beans.
We look forward to our AGM on 12 February, 7.30pm at
Woodbridge Community Hall when there will also be an
auction of garden items followed by a talk by Richard Ford
‘A Tribute to Hardy Perennials’ and a photo competition ‘My
Winter Garden’.
A Good Read
A local men’s book group have been reading Stoner by
John Williams. Here one of its members, Jeremy Wagg,
reviews a novel that fell from favour after its publication
in 1965 but is now gaining in popularity amongst
European readers.
The blurb on the back cover of this novel is modest and
not very encouraging, the central character is described a
teacher who ‘marries the wrong woman, leads a quiet life
and is quickly forgotten after his death’. However, once
inside its pages we all found it an enjoyable read and a
novel worthy of an evening’s discussion.
We debated as to whether or not we liked Stoner the man?
For some the answer was yes but perhaps more in the
sense of respecting him for the way he managed his life.
One of his core qualities is his dogged stoical acceptance
of all things in life as it comes at him which is uncommon
in our own generation and that of our children, but was
more common in the first half of the 20th Century. Also
he has an instinctive understanding that literature is
important and by teaching students about it you are
enriching their lives. There are some beautiful passages
in the first quarter of the book when Sloane, Stoner’s own
teacher, is explaining to him that he too will go on to be a
teacher because of his quiet dedication to literature and to
research.
The book should strike a nerve with most people as it
tells of the small conflicts, defeats and victories we all
encounter in our lives that nobody else will ever know
about, but which leave an immense impact on the life of
the individual concerned.
The question that split our group was whether we
regarded Stoner as a hero or anti-hero. I fell on the side
of anti-hero, as Stoner’s tolerance of his wife’s irrational
behaviour reached an unacceptable point when she
started to abuse their daughter Grace, who subsequently
abandoned her child to her dead husband’s parents and
eventually became an alcoholic. I could forgive Stoner his
inaction in resolving conflict in other areas of his life, but
could not forgive him for betraying his daughter.
Others were impressed by his ability to endure everything
life threw at him as long as he was able to continue
teaching at the university, and he did prove the adage
“revenge is a dish best served cold” when he found a way
to teach what he wanted rather than the schedule forced
on him by his department head and long term adversary,
Holly Lomax.
Whichever way you end up viewing the main character,
you will certainly find yourself questioning your own life in
the light of his experiences, and for that reason alone, this
is a book well worth reading.
If you are in a book club and would like to contribute a
review please send it to [email protected]
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Chi ldren’s Spot th e
Di f f e ren ce Pa ge
Win an hours bowling for up to 6 people!
Find 5 differences
Please send in your completed
Spot the Difference for the
attention of Louise Gissing,
Leiston Press, Unit 1B,
Masterlord Industrial Estate,
Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4JD, by
Monday 16th February 2015. The
winner’s name will be
printed in next months edition.
Good Luck!
Name
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Address
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Congratulations to Taylor Crisp, 12 years of age, who was the winner of last
months puzzle competition.
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Concert in church by the Kinfisher Sinfonietta
Tuesday 10
Coffee morning
10.30 - 12.00 in St Mary’s Church Centre Hall
Wednesday 25
Lent prayer walk - For more information
phone 01394 387280
Woodbridge Cruising Club
Woodbridge Cruising Club social events have continued with
a series of themed suppers including a ‘Burns’ night with a
disrespectful address to the haggis. Future events are planned
including an Italian night, a Chinese night and a 60’s/70’s night.
Dress styles can reflect the themes if desired but we suspect the
flared trousers of the 70’s will now probably fit better if turned
upside down! A few younger members have complained that
they were not alive in the 60’s so some 80’s music will also be
included.
Sea to Holland and across the Channel to France as well as
excursions into the local rivers. By popular request Graham Bush
will be holding another Navigation Refresher Course on Saturday
15th March and anyone interested can get further details from
the club. There are also a limited number of spaces available on
the DSC radio course which will be held the following Saturday.
Contact us via the website www.woodbridgecruisingclub.org or
email [email protected] to find out more.
The club is keeping a close eye on the Deben Action Plan which
at present is only in draft form but it is wide ranging and is bound
to have an impact upon use of the river. There is no doubt that
this is an important issue if we are to preserve the river we all
love, further details are available on the web.
The club’s first proper cruise of the season will be the traditional
‘Deben Discovery’ which involves getting out onto the river and
exploring the entrance between Bawdesy and Felixstowe Ferry
to establish what effects the winter gales have had.
Plans are well advanced for the remainder of the cruise programme for this summer. These include trips across the North
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Saturday 21 March 2015 at 7.30pm
Snape Maltings Concert Hall
HAYDN Nelson Mass
FAURE Requiem
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Celebrations
Share your reasons to
celebrate in 2015!
We will print pictures of
your wedding, birthday,
anniversary or new
arrival in colour in
any of our magazines,
together with details for
only £10.
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louisegissing@
boostsuffolk.com.
We would love to share
your special day with
our readers!
or online
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A l d e b u r g h M u s i c Club
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Are you a carer?
Suffolk Family Carers is a local charity that provides information, support and guidance to family carers. We have been offering our
services for over 25 years and one of the things we have learnt during that time is that people caring for another person at home,
perhaps a family member or friend, don’t usually see themselves as a family carer, they just see it as part of being husband, wife,
father, mother, daughter, son or friend. Because of this, it becomes so easy to forget the importance of your own health and wellbeing as all of your physical and emotional effort and energy is spent on looking after someone else and perhaps, others who may
be involved such as siblings. You may feel that your own needs do not matter at this time, but in order to provide care and support
you do need to keep your own batteries charged.
In 2015 Suffolk Family Carers will be working with hospice colleagues to offer an information and support programme for those
people caring for someone nearing the end of their life. There will be a series of five informal sessions that offer information and
an opportunity to reflect and gain support from others in a similar situation. The programme will run around the county starting in
late January.
If you would like to find out more or book a free place call Carly on 01473 835420 or e mail [email protected]
Healthwatch seeks local volunteers
Healthwatch Suffolk is the local independent consumer champion created to gather and represent the views of the public. It gives
people in Suffolk real influence over decisions about health and care services in the county.
Its representatives can enter and view (announced or unannounced) any premises where publicly funded care is provided to
people in Suffolk with the exception of services where care is provided to people under the age of 18. Generally this applies to
residential homes, nursing homes, GP practices and hospital wards.
Healthwatch Suffolk is now seeking to build its team of local volunteers to visit services on its behalf to observe and assess
provision, collect users views and make recommendations to those who run and pay for the services.
If you have good judgment and a passion for health and care, this could be your chance to help make a difference to the delivery
of care in Suffolk. Service providers must have regard to the views, reports and recommendations of Healthwatch Suffolk, they
have to respond explaining what action they will take, or why they are not taking action.
More information and details of how to apply are available on the Healthwatch Suffolk website (www.healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk).
Alternatively please call Amanda Stevens on 01449 703949 who will be able to talk to you about what it means to be an authorised
representative for Healthwatch Suffolk and provide more information about how to apply.
Love birds?
This year’s Bawdsey Bird Club public talk will be given by birdwatching tour guide Alex
Bass. Alex runs the birdwatching tours for Coastal Leisure Learning and a wildlife/
bio-diversity based course for WEA branches in East Anglia.
The talk will take the audience on an exploration of heathland and woodland sites in
Suffolk including Westleton & Dunwich Heath, Cavenham Heath, Theberton Woods
and Greyfriars Wood. Alex will illustrate the vast diversity of flora & fauna that can be
found on these sites including a range of birds, mammals, butterflies and plants. These
include Nightjar, Stone Curlew, Crossbill, Purple Emperor, Red Deer and a variety of
heather species.
Everyone is invited to an interesting and informative evening at Sutton Memorial Hall,
Old Post Office Lane, Sutton, Nr Woodbridge IP12 3JQ on Saturday March 7 at 7.30pm.
Light refreshments will be available during the interval.
Admission: adults £3.00, under 18’s £1.00. There is ample free parking.
For directions and further information please email [email protected] or telephone
01394 411422
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Library News
‘Booked Out’ is the book and film review show hosted by
Woodbridge Library staff. It will be available on the Suffolk
Libraries’ website and SoundCloud. Last month everyone
was talking about the world of graphic novels. This month
‘Love Is in the Air’ as we’ll be talking about everything from
chick lit to ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’.
This month’s ArtLib display is Botanical Art by Janet
Blinkworth. Janet has always had an interest in art
and after winding down her career in music, more time
became available for painting. Plants and nature’s colours
fascinated her so she decided to further this interest and
specialise in botanical art. Watercolour is her preferred
medium as transparency and detail is essential in botanical
painting.
Janet has attended courses in botanical art and in 2009
gained a Silver Medal at the Royal Horticultural Society
Exhibition at the NEC Birmingham. She has taken classes
at the Woodbridge Art Club with whom she exhibits and is
a member of the Iceni Botanical Artists, based in Norfolk.
Some of her paintings have gone as far afield as Canada
and South Africa.
If you’d like to get involved, take part in the library review
show and talk about a book or film you’ve borrowed
or have a suggestion for a future theme, please contact
the library on 01394 446510 or leave a comment on our
Facebook page.
Woodbridge Museum Afternoon Talks
The first museum talk of 1915 was held on a gloomy January afternoon and that, combined with it being earlier in the month
than is usual, meant that we had a lower audience than expected. This was a shame as those who could not get there missed a
fascinating talk about Leiston Film Theatre which celebrated its 100th birthday last year. Wayne Burns, the manager of the Theatre,
told us about its history and introduced us to the characters involved over the century. A natural raconteur, he told us about its
ups and down from its early popularity, through near closure and dereliction to its current success as an independent locally run
cinema. A fascinating talk and enjoyable nostalgia trip for those who were there.
The next Museum Day School will be held on Saturday 28th March at St Mary’s church. “Restoration to Revolution” will chart the
events of the second part of the Seventeenth century. There are still some places available. For further details on Museum events
contact Anne Merrett; 01394 3835572.
You Won’t Believe Your Ears!
Do you struggle to follow conversation? Do people say you have the TV too loud? Do you always have to say ‘pardon’? Do peoples
voices sound muffled? These are all common signs of hearing loss, which affects around one in six adults in the UK.
One local company is now offering people the opportunity to trial a new hearing aid, which, in certain listening situations, allows
the hearing impaired to hear better than those with normal hearing.
The Hearing Care Centre, based locally at Framfield House Surgery in Woodbridge, was the first company in the country to have
access to the new hearing aid platform called binax, designed and produced by global technology company Siemens.
Karen Finch, Woodbridge Audiologist for The Hearing Care Centre, couldn’t hide her excitement about
being able to offer the new technology:
“Hearing aids have developed so much recently that we are now able to make claims such as ‘better
hearing than a normal person in certain situations’. This would have been unthinkable ten years
ago.”
If you have a hearing loss and have yet to seek help, The Hearing Care Centre has organised a local
event that you can attend to have your hearing tested free of charge (saving £20). An open day will
take place on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 February (9am-5pm) at Framfield House Surgery
in Woodbridge, appointments must be booked in advance. To book a hearing test and to find out
more call Freephone 0800 096 2637 or visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk
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HALF TERM FUN
It may be winter but there are places open and ready to welcome your children this half-term!
Wrap up warm and treat yourselves to a day out!
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BEACON RALLY KARTS, Martlesham 10am – 4 pm
Adrenaline-packed fun for all the family, physical, fast, safe,
affordable, outdoor, family-run, off-road karting in Suffolk.
A fun day out for all the family! 01394 610066. Beacon Hill
Farm, Bealings Road, Martlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12
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you and give nature a home near you. For more details,
times and booking see: www.rspb.org.uk. 01728 648281.
EASTON FARM PARK 10.30am onwards
Daily activities may vary from season to season and
depending on the weather, but they will include, where
possible:
• Indoor soft playbarn • Outdoor adventure playarea
• Pony rides
• Train rides
• Hug a bunny
• Pony and cart rides
• Barrel bug rides
• Meet a Suffolk Punch horse
• Lots of farm animals to meet and feed
Half-term special. I hour of bowling for up to 6 people
for £20 between 16th and 20th February 10am – 12
noon. 01473 611111. Beacon Hill Farm, Bealings Road,
Martlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4RP.
SOUTHWOLD PIER
Saturday 14 February to Sunday 15 February
Punch And Judy 12.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.30pm
Children and adults alike love to laugh at Judy hitting
Punch over the head with sausages! Pop along to
Southwold Pier to join in the seaside fun. 01502 722105.
RSPB Minsmere, near Dunwich
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If you have any upcoming events please send them to our editor
and we will try our best to get them into the magazine.
[email protected].
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Woodbridge School Open Days are vibrant
and exciting, and designed to give a real
flavour of the diversity and quality of a
Woodbridge School education. There is no
need to book, just come along on the day.
There is ample parking on the School site.
www.woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk.
The Mayor of Woodbridge invites you to a
Charity Barn Dance.
6
18.30 PM onwards
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NOV
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Blood Donor Sessions
Woodbridge Community Hall
13.00 PM onwards
1pm-3.45pm & 5pm-7pm. To make an
appointment tel 03001232323 or visit
www.blood.co.uk.
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Market
NOV Farmers
Woodbridge Community Hall
8
09.00 AM-13:00 PM
Come and sample a wide range of quality
produce. Further info available from Kate
Lacey. Tel 01394 450814 or visit
www.woodbridgefarmersmarket.co.uk.
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The Aldertones
NOV Woodbridge
Football Club
8
8
13.00 PM-17:00 PM
Woodbridge Area Gamers group plays
modern strategy board games. Second
Saturday of every month. Contact
[email protected] .uk or tel 07740 173091.
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Dinner & Jazz
NOV The
Abbey School
8
19.30 PM-23:30 PM
Local jazz star Polly Gibbons is the
entertainment for the evening. Tickets £35
or £60 for two. Contact Just42 on 01394
380992 or [email protected].
12
19.30 PM onwards
Flavours Food & Drink Festival
NOV Trinity
Park, Ipswich
Town Council Meeting
NOV The
Shire Hall Council Chamber
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14-16
NOV
NOV
NOV
18
Friends of Woodbridge Library Music at
Lunchtime Concert. Tango Innominado
will transport you to ‘La Boca’, the famous
district of Buenes Aires with a selction of
music and dancing from The Golden Age
of Tango. FREE entry but and donations for
the Friends of Woodbridge Library gratefully
received.
NOV
NOV
NOV
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Lunchtime Concert
Woodbridge Library
12.45 PM onwards
Woodbridge Horticultural Society Monthly
Meeting. Understanding pruning with Mrs
Anne Tweddle, a propogation officer for
the Suffolk Plant Heritage Group. She and a
friend started a business called The Pruning
Co. Come and find out how pruning should
be done. Competition- A Foliage Pot Plant.
Raffle & Refreshments. Tel 01394 380195.
www.woodbridge-hs.org.uk.
See below
............................................. If you love food & drink, want to meet
some of the region’s top chefs and have a
War Memorial
fun-filled day out with something for all the
Market Square
9
family … then our new Flavours of Winter
11.00 AM onwards
Food & Drink Festival is for you. The festival
The Woodbridge branch of the Royal
is open at different times on each day:
British Legion and Woodbridge Town
Council invite members of the public to an Friday: 11 am to 4 pm. Saturday: 10 am to
7pm. Sunday: 10 am to 4pm.
Open Air Service. Parade leaves Theatre
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Street at 10.50am. For more info contact
Woodbridge Town Council.
Monthly Surgery
Tel 01394 383599.
15 Woodbridge Library
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10.00 AM-12:00 PM
Woodbridge County Councillor Caroline
Where’s Spot Band
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10 Sorrel Horse, Shottisham
Suffolk services do go along. Email caroline.
20.00 PM onwards
[email protected].
Where’s Spot Band performing an eclectic
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repertoire of music & songs.
Jazz Night
.............................................
Woodbridge Library
Town Council Meeting
15
19.00 AM-22:00 PM
The Shire Hall Council Chamber
11
Friends of Woodbridge Library Jazz Night.
19.00 PM onwards
With Tim Sadler on saxophone. Tickets
Woodbridge Town Council Full Meeting.
£6 including glass of wine, available from
Members of the public welcome to attend.
The Shire Hall Council Chamber, Market Hill. Woodbridge Library or Tel 01394 446510
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Melton remembers World War 1
Coffee Morning
Church Centre Hall
15 Burness Parish Rooms, Melton
11
10.00 AM-15:00 PM
10.30 AM-12:00 PM
Let’s Build an Archive. Visitors of all ages
All welcome. 50p for Coffee and biscuits.
............................................. are invited to bring along WW1 family
heirlooms, share wartime stories and
Seckford Theatre
enjoy music of the period presented live by
Woodbridge School
12
Melton Folk. The day will feature a display
19.30 PM onwards
of local archives. Special WW1 themed craft
The 6th Form present All’s Well That Ends
activities are planned for younger visitors.
Well ‘Love all, trust a few, do wrong to noFree entry, refreshments available.
one’. Tickets free but essential to book.
Tel 01394 615015 or email
[email protected].
www.woodbridgetalk.com
NOV
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Modern Strategy Board Games
NOV Woodbridge
Library
19.30 PM-23:30 PM
Music from the 60’s in aid of Disability
Advice Service (East Suffolk). Tickets £10
which includes a buffet supper. To assist
with catering please book in advance.
Available from DAS Treasurer Robin Strand.
Tel 01473 723573 or email
[email protected].
13
............................................. Women’s Aid, a local charity offering help
and support to women and children
escaping and dealing with effects for
16
11.00 AM onwards
domestic abuse. We look forward to
Families can visit Santa every weekend in
offering you the opportunity to purchase
the lead up to Christmas between 11am and a wonderful variety of home baked cakes,
4:15pm. Santa is working with The Rotary
scones etc together with a selection of
Club of Woodbridge to raise money for
hand-made crafts which could well be
Suffolk Carers, Just 42 and other charities
the answer to those “difficult” Christmas
supported by Rotary.
presents.
Santa and his Grotto
NOV Notcutts
Garden Centre
NOV
NOV
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18
18:15 PM- 19:45 PM
Woodbridge Town Council Planning
Committee Meeting. Members of the public
welcome.
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Story of Suffolk’s Oldest Cinema
The Shire Hall Council Chamber
19 19:30 PM onwards
Opened in October 1914, the Leiston Picture
House was one of the countries earliest
purpose built cinemas. This unique oneoff event, celebrates the fascinating story
of Suffolk’s oldest cinema, featuring a rare
collection of images, many of which have
never been seen before. Tickets: £9.95,
Support Club Members £7.95. Tel: 01728
830549 or www.leistonfilmtheatre.co.uk.
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Thursday Market
Near Budgens Car Park
20 08:00 AM onwards
A wide selection of local produce and goods
including quality fresh fruit, veg, eggs,
plants, bird seeds, cheeses, pies, breads,
pastries, olive oil and baskets.
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NOV
22
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Autumn Fair
Church Centre Hall
10.00 AM-12:00 PM
Raffle, cakes, produce, cards, books,
tombola, bric-a-brac. Admission £1 in aid
of church funds.
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Council Meeting
NOV Town
The Shire Hall Council Chamber
25
18.00 PM-19:00 PM
The Shire Hall Council Chamber.
Woodbridge Town Council Neighbourhood
Planning Sub-Committee Meeting.
Members of the public welcome to attend.
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Town Council Meeting
NOV The
Shire Hall Council Chamber
25
19.00 PM onwards
NOV
Woodbridge Town Council Amenities
Committee Meeting. Members of the public
welcome to attend.
NOV
Keep our Ladies’ Festive Shopping Evening
as a date in your diary as we have a
fantastic shopping evening planned with
festive stalls including: designer handbags,
purses and scarves, gift vouchers,
Christmas gifts, jewellery, cakes and much,
much more… All in aid of Marie Curie.
Tickets cost only £5 per person. Includes a
glass of fizz on arrival and canapés. Half of
the entry is being donated to Marie Curie.
Tickets must be booked and paid for in
advance.
For more information or to book your
tickets, please call our Events team on
01394 383555 ext.500.
First World War in Songs and Poems
NOV Woodbridge
Library
21
19:30 PM- 21:30 PM
The First World War in Songs and Poems.
Tickets cost £3 including a glass of wine
available from the library or tel
01394 446510.
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and Craft Stalls
NOV Cake
Woodbridge Library
22
09.30 AM-11:30 AM
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Ladies’ Festive Shopping Evening
NOV Ufford
Park
27
19.00 PM-21:00 PM
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Sweet Chorus with “Django Lives”
NOV Seckford
Theatre, Woodbridge
29
19.00 PM-22:00 PM
This Show is a tribute to the marvellous,
unique Quintet Of The Hot Club De France,
which featured the talents of Django
Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli
It also includes numbers which the four
outstanding Musicians of Sweet Chorus
have in their modern repertoire in the
same swinging vibrant update of the Hot
Club format. For details visit
www.aclassact.org.uk.
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Christmas Panto
NOV Trinity
Park
29
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Visit
Saxmundham Museum
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Aldeburgh
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Join us for the perfect relaxing Sunday lunch
and enjoy the sounds of our jazz band while
taking in the stunning sea views
Two course lunch £24 per person
Three course lunch £28 per person
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Trafalgar Night at The White Lion
24th November 2014
Join us in celebration of the victory won by Vice-Admiral Horatio
Nelson’s British fleet over the combined French and Spanish fleets at
the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Includes a four course dinner, coffee
and a tot of rum. We will also be raising funds for the RNLI Aldeburgh.
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Smoked mackerel, toasted cucumber, pickled
beet relish, granary croutes
Apple sorbet
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Roast Pork Belly, pea purée, fondant potato,
sweet red cabbage and cider sauce
Available 12.00pm - 2.30pm every Sunday in December,
pre-booking is required. For full details visit:
brudenellhotel.co.uk/Christmas
To book call 01728 452071
Frozen Eton mess parfait, raspberry sorbet and meringue sticks
£25 per person
Aldeburgh
Call & Book on: 01728 452720
For full details and menu options visit Whitelion.co.uk/parties
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Winter Warmers
14.30 PM onwards
A presentation of readings and memories
of the first World War. This will be in two
parts with tea and cakes in the interval.
Entry price for these talks is £2.50 for
museum members and £3.50 for nonmembers. For further information contact
Anne Merrett on 01394-385572.
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Celebrate winter on
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new hearty dishes each
served with a matched drink
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Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival 2014
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Christmas Carol Concert
DEC St
John’s Church
Woodbridge Friends of EACH (East Anglian
Children’s Hospices) warmly invite you to a
Christmas Carol Concert at St John’s Church,
St John’s Hill, Woodbridge.
Woodbridge Museum Talk
NOV Community
Hall
28
Saxmundham
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19.00 PM-01:00 AM
Trinity Park is proud to announce the 2014
Christmas party theme is…PANTO…Oh yes
it is! Fun & Entertainment guaranteed!
Special Offer of £50.00 for this date only!
Normal price: £56.95. Includes: Arrival drink,
three course dinner with a choice of four
starters, mains and desserts*. Entertainment
and lots of surprises. Dance the night
away until carriages at 1am. * pre-ordering
required. Book your place today by calling
01473 707117/01473 707119 OR email
[email protected].
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19.30 PM onwards
Butterbumps, Trick Knees & Tanglepickers
An Illustrated Talk by Steve Rowland Price
group members £3, under 16 Free.
Non-members £4, under 16 £1.50.
19.30 PM-23:00 PM
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Pruning
NOV Understanding
Woodbridge Community Hall
Your
Talk
NOV RSPB
Woodbridge Community Hall
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Barn Dance
NOV Charity
Woodbridge Community Hall
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Out and about in and around
Form Open Evening
NOV Sixth
Woodbridge School
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DAY BOAT
CUTTLEFISH
braised with
onion, celery,
tomato
and ginger
REAL
SCAMPI
IN A BASKET
with French
fries, tartare
sauce, lemon
and parsley
TIGER
PRAWN
TIKKA
MASALA
HANDPICKED
CRAB
SPRING ROLL
with pilau rice
and homemade
naan bread
with guacamole,
chilli jam and
rustic salad
LINECAUGHT
COD
FLORENTINE
Hotel, The Parade, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5BU or visit: Brudenellhotel.co.uk/Winter-Warmers
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Woodbridge WI will be holding Cake and
Craft stalls in support of the Lighthouse
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