June - Village Voices

Village VoicesThe local magazine for Hollesley, Boyton, Capel and Shingle Street30pJune 2009Hollesley FeteRag and Bone CollectionYoung FashionBecky MerrillCountry KitchenSamphire

Local ContactsHollesley Village Hall Bookings Christine Gillespie 411562Boyton Village Hall Bookings Val Murray 410117Hollesley School Lynne Wright (Headteacher) 411616Welcome Club Marion Collins 411262Hollesley Womens Institute Joan Croome 411348Mothers Union Pat Fleetwood 410409Hollesley Players Sharon Culley 01728 688446Whist Drives Jill Cocksedge 411108Hollesley Bowls Club Roy Winchester 411564Indoor Bowls Nigel Smith 411549Phantom Archers Robin & Karrie Langdon 412114Youth Club Diane Coates 411091Hollesley Badminton Club Chris Andrews 411126Junior Soccer Dave Ward 411651Judo Club Julie Jollife 4104831 st Sutton Brownies Sonja Patterson 420576Hollesley Playgroup Amanda Johnson 07947 887497Hollesley Parent and Toddler Kerry Simoes 411603Dawn Lusher 412009Marine Life Rescue Head Office 01825 765546Hollesley Parish Council Dennis Driver (Chairman) 411707Noelle Gore (Clerk) 411032Boyton Parish Council Keith Lilley (Chairman) 411409Alan Hall (Clerk) 411432District Councillor Rhona Sturrock 411082County Councillor Rosie Clarke 412178Thames Coastguard 01255 673228Community Police Officer PC Andy Warne 01473 613500Hollesley Commons Nick Mason 411150Community Car Service Janet Gardiner 01473 630866May June 2009 2009 page page 22www.villagevoices.org.uk

Dear friendsFrom the EditorThe summer season of fetes will beupon us as you receive your Junecopy of Village Voices. Hollesley’sfete has even more attractions thisyear, see p. 6 and 7. This is also thetime to enjoy our gardens andallotments after all the preparationand planting in spring. What asplendid scarecrow guards theallotments in Hollesley (shown onour front cover).Have you plenty of bees visitingyour flowers? You will have seenand heard in the media about theworldwide problems of bees that wedepend upon for pollination, andultimately for life itself.Helen MacLeodAlong Alderton Road, Hollesley, you will find that Mortier Farms are growing flowersas part of Operation Bumblebee. Put up a bee box like this one (above) in your owngarden to encourage your wild solitary bees. All 19 sealed tubes you can see in this onehave attracted next year’s bees to pollinate your fruit trees, flowers and vegetables. Bereassured – these solitary bees don’t sting so are safe around yourchildren and pets!Get your box at www.birdfood.co.ukThe Team at Village voices is always keen to encourage our young people.Becky Merrill is an aspiring fashion designer. Read our feature on p.4 and checkout the Village Voices website for other exciting designs.Helen Macleod(Editor)IN THIS JUNE ISSUEPast Times p. 11Website p. 13Oil Painting p. 15Your letters p. 20Suffolk Punch Trust p. 29CONTACT USEditor Helen Macleod, Colyton,The Street, Hollesley, IP12 3QUTel: 411232editor@villagevoices.org.ukAdvertising Mike Adams Tel: 411422mja@sandlings.co.ukwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2009 page 3

Focus on youth – Fashion in HollesleyVanessa Bishop talks to Becky MerrillHere in Hollesley we have a huge wealthof creative and talented young people.Becky Merrill, an aspiring fashiondesigner, is one of them. She has alreadyhad an article in the IP1 magazine for hereccentric and alternative designs. She iscurrently studying at Suffolk College on a2 year BTEC National Diploma in Art andDesign.Becky’s model posing for the camera inHollesleyOne of her pieces has been created using aquilted mattress protector, old umbrellasand pages of old comics. Some of youmay have seen her photographing herfriend along The Street in Hollesley.Hayley turning heads in IpswichBecky has always loved fashion; herparticular influences come from theglamour of the 50’s and 60’s and her loveof anything to do with Peter Sellers – butwith a twist – incorporating random anddiscarded objects.I asked Becky how she is finding thecourse at Suffolk CollegeBecky: For me it was the best move to goto Suffolk College rather than do A Levels.The course has introduced me toa wide variety of Art and Design areas.some I have enjoyed and others haven’tbeen so inspiring but it is great to be ableJune 2009 page 4www.villagevoices.org.uk

to sort out which direction is right for meand open up new possibilities. A lot of thelecturers are retired artists themselves sothey are always really encouraging andsupportive of new ideas and approaches.How would you describe your designs?My designs are very structured and angular– I like to construct the pieces and makethem up a bit like a jigsaw. It’s great totake a garment and make it into somethingelse. At the moment I am deconstructingone of my Dad’s old suits and then makingit into a whole new garment using differentfabrics and random objects. I would saythat they aren’t the easiest clothes to wearbut you would certainly get noticed!Who is your favourite up-and-coming newdesigner?That’s easy, it must be Gareth Pugh. Hehas been labelled the ‘New AlexanderMcQueen’ and his designs have beendescribed as ‘fashion as performing art’with creations such as the Human Poodle.He uses vinyl blown up with air a bit likearm bands. He is definitely quite eccentricand has designed costumes for Kylie’sShowgirl tour.inspirational portfolio and need to show avariety of experiences in different fieldswith fashion and design. But it will be areal challenge to even get an interview!Surely that’s what life’s about and I’m notgiving up on my dream that easily.We wish Becky every success in followingher dream and I’m sure she wouldappreciate any interesting clothes orrandom objects which might beincorporated into her designs!Becky’s description of her dresses:The Ipswich dress uses 200 paperairplanes made from a calendar. The top ismade from her father’s recycled jumper.The Hollesley dress is covered in vintagecomics and a broken umbrella to form theshape. The yellow quilted cape from aPrimark Mattress protector was dyedyellow with a Dyson washing machine dye.The under layer has red and green sequins,a purple brocade skirt and some tartanmaterial.Becky –we will all look out for you inHollesley wearing your striking designs.Good luck in your career! (Editor)What are you hoping to achieve once youfinish college?I am going to do everything in my powerto study at Central St Martins College ofArt and Design in London. It is the topfashion college in the UK and has turnedout some of the country’s most famousdesigners. They have thousands ofapplicants each year and last year theyonly took on about 25 people. I amworking really hard on creating anwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2009 page 5

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Rag and Bone Man back in HollesleyAn old time rag ‘n bone man, completewith horse-drawn cart, is making awelcome come-back to Hollesley, harkingback to the days of TV favourites Steptoeand Son. On Saturday June 13th a pair ofSuffolk Punches will pull a cart around thevillage collecting bric-a-brac, bottles forthe bottle stall, prizes for the Tombola andother goodies to sell at the Village Fete on27th June.This reminder of those loveable rogueshas been made possible by the SuffolkPunch Trust. Driving the team of twohorses – Eric and Nettles – will be BruceSmith and sitting alongside will beStewart Austerfield, chairman of the fetecommittee.In typical rag and bone style, they’ll bedressed in bowler hats, neckerchiefs andwaistcoats and will be ringing their bell ateach stop on the tour to encourageresidents to pop out with their goodies.The fete organisers want to make it easyfor people to donate their bits and piecesso they are going to their homes. With theSuffolk Punch Trust right on our doorstepit makes sense to use the horses and cartand turn this collection into a really funevent. The children will enjoy it and it’llHollesley fete Rag and Bone Merchantsstir fond memories among older folk, whoremember the old days when the rag andbone man used to call.The Hollesley Fete Rag and BoneMerchants will start their tour at 9am inMallard Way before moving on toMoorlands at 9.30 and the Shepherd andDog car park at 10am, then Tower Hilland Parsons Hill, ending at HollesleySchool at 11am.Hollesley Village Fete has establisheditself as a ‘can’t miss’ event in recentyears. Along with the usual stalls and sideshows, the Fete on June 27th will includea marquee, with music from local groups,Used to be Blonde and Not Yet. There willbe a barbeque and beer tent with EarlSoham Real Ale and the BBQ will beprovided by the The Shepherd and Dog.There will be a judo display, HollesleyPrimary School brass band and countrydance team, a fun dog show, giant rabbitsand refreshments.Proceeds will be divided between thechurch and a number of villageorganisations. Last year’s fete raised morethan £3,800 and we are hoping to beat thattotal this year.Angela Lawrencewww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2009 page 7

From Canon David LoweLaurie ForsythThe 3 padres – from right to left – Young, Middle aged and Handsome!Let me introduce myself – from across thewater I appeared on the scene last yearfromthe peninsular containing (anappropriate word considering all itscontainers) the metropolis of Felixstowe tothe peninsula encompassing (anappropriate word considering the sappersnavigating around the heathland) RockBarracks- from a sizeable new vicarage toa small bungalow – from being vicar of atown church to being nobody !Or so I thought. But retirement is not whatthe word suggests. I’ve ended up with ajob more or less every Sunday at eitherHollesley or Boyton. And how much Ienjoy it! Barbara, my wife, also loves ournew situation: for instance, the peace ofour bungaLOWE (an appropriate wordconsidering our surname) in the beautifulsurroundings of Sutton Heath and, notleast, the warm acceptance of my ministryby the local church congregations and theirfriendliness.June February 2009 2009 page page 8 8An interregnum in the Hollesley churchcluster not only provides occupation for aretired priest on Sundays, which, aseveryone knows, is the only day clergywork, but also the vicinage of 23 Engineer(Air Assault) Regiment providesopportunity for chaplaincy work during theweek. I am also one of three Army CadetForce chaplains for Bedfordshire andHertfordshire. This post expires at the endof this year, when I will be deemed too oldto run around with cadets. I may, ofcourse, myself expire before the year is up.The above photo was shot (anotherappropriate word considering its militaryconnection) at ACF camp last summer. Iam on the left.Also to keep me active during the week Icontinue work as chaplain of Felixstowehospital, which takes me back across thewater from whence I came.David Lowewww.villagevoices.org.uk

WEEKDAY SERVICESWednesday12pm Sutton1st Thursday3pm Glebe House, Hollesley, Evensong3rd Thursday10.30am Glebe House, Holy Communion4th Friday2pm Mary Warner Homes, Communion3rd Monday2.30pm Colyton, Hollesley, Prayer GroupChurch ContactsTeam Rector:Revd David Murdoch, 01394 450336Hollesley Churchwardens:Fred Stentiford, 01394 411469Pat Shannon, 01394 411214Boyton Churchwardens:Malcolm Fleetwood, 01394 410409Isobel Lilley, 01394 411409Tower Captain:Alan McBurnie, 01394 411517Organist:Giles Bradley, 01394 411124Saturday 6th June - Coffee Morning and Cake SaleStarting this coffee morning there will be a Bring & Buy stall at Boyton Coffee Morningand Cake Sale. The proceeds from these mornings will go towards the RestorationFunding for the unique Church tower. A display on the Tower is being built in the Churchhighlighting it’s rarity.Church Services JuneDay Boyton Hollesley Other Places7th June 11.00 P.F. 9.30 D.L. 9.30 Alderton, BromeswellTrinity All Ages Communion 11.30 SuttonSunday Sevice. 6.30 pm Shottisham14th June 9.30 D.L. 9.30 Alderton, Bromeswell1st after All Ages 11.00 Bawdsey, ShottishamTrinity Communion Ramsholt6.30 Sutton21st June 11.00 D.L. 9.30 L.C. 9.30 Bromeswell2nd after Communion All Ages 11.00 Alderton, SuttonTrinity Worship 6.30 Bawdsey28th June 9.30 D.L. 9.30 Shottisham3rd after Communion 11.00 Bawdsey, Bromeswell,TrinityRamsholtMinisters:D.L. Canon David LoweL.C. Reader Lydia CalvesbertP.F. Elder Pat Fleetwoodwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2009 page 9

Hollesley School – Flemish balloon messagemooie prijs winnen.Met dank!Het sportdienstteam.School PhotoOn Friday 24th April, two balloons flewacross our field during a P.E lesson. Wewere interested in what they were andwatched them land in our hawthorn hedge.After school Mrs Thompson found themand she brought them to Mrs Wright whobrought them into class. She had found outthat the langage was Flemish and guessedthat it had come from Belgium because theend of the email address was .be. Beforewe tell you any more …Here is the message – See if you cantranslate it! (It’s not as hard as it looks, ifyou have a Nederlands EngelsWoordenboek!)Balloonwedstrijd‘Vlaamse fietsweek voor scholen’Indien u dit kaartje vindt, gelieve dansdit kaartje op te sturen, of ons iets telaten weten via email. De deelnemerwiens ballon het verste vliegt, kan eenJune 2009 page 10Balloon and messagesWe looked at maps of Belgium to findwhere it had come from. The balloon hadcome from Waarschoot which is inbetween Ghent and Bruges. We measureda straight line on a map of Europe andfound out it had travelled around 105 miles– amazing! It was a competition betweenschools to see whose balloon could go thefurthest. I think the child that set off thisballoon should definitely get a prize!We actually got four balloons tangled withfour messages. When it came across ourfield two of the balloons were still inflatedbut one popped in the hedge. At first wewere not sure if it had come that farbecause it was in such good condition butit travelled fast because there was aneasterly wind which was very strong.We emailed them back saying thank youfor their message, told them who we wereand we would like to stay in touch. Theyemailed us back the same day (in English!)They said they sent the balloon at 11:00(10.00 our time) while we were inassembly and it arrived at about 2:15during P.E the same day! Isn’t thatamazing!! We hope they send us anothermessage.We would like to know if anyone else hasfound any other balloons or saw themfloating across.School Reporters Natalie Whitney andSamuel Parkinsonwww.villagevoices.org.uk

Past TimesCelebrating the Coronation in June 1953Everyone was so excited! Our lovely young Queen was to be crowned in WestminsterAbbey. There were few televisions in peoples’ homes at the time, but many saved up andbought their first set so that they could watch the pageantry and ceremony for themselvesas it took place.Russell Cooper, (of Moorlands, Hollesley) remembers the occasion well. He wasworking on Mr Mann’s farm at Iken and he returned by taxi to his mother’s home inCoronation Avenue, Hollesley. Like many people all over the country, they did not havetheir own television set. They went to their neighbours, the Prews, and gathered togetheraround their set in the sitting room to marvel at this event. In all the towns and villagesacross the country neighbours and friends shared the day together.Later in the week a big fete was held at Hollesley Recreation Ground. The WomensInstitute float was just one of many taking part, including Hollesley Bay Colony.Photo supplied Russell CooperMr Reece drove the Ferguson tractor pulling the WI float.Have you any memories or old photos from our villages? Village Voices has this storybecause Russell told us about it. We will be delighted to hear from you (Editor)Hollesley School between1932 and 1941. Russell was at the school then and believesthese ex – pupils from around that time still live in the village: Eileen Eaves(Middleditch), Claude Middleditch, Gillian Sawyer (Cocksedge), Pamela Pottle(Atkinson), John Smith, Lacey Smith, Hazel Clarke (Garnham), Trevor Clarke, JohnClarke, Russell Cooper, Daphne Beaufoy (Gowan), Cedric Prew, Richard Parsey, DerekAndrews, Barbara Andrews (Last), Leslie Andrews, Beaula North (Foreman, lives atBoyton)www.villagevoices.org.uk June 2009 page 11


Website updateThe Village Voices website (www.villagevoices.org.uk) has been runningin its present reincarnated form for a few months, providing much of thenews and articles online that can be found in our monthly magazine.As well as providing news and other items for local residents, the websitealso includes information that may be of interest to people visiting the area,such as ‘Where to Eat and Drink’, or details of the local bus and train services.The latest addition to the website is the collection in one place of the series of ‘From OurCountry Kitchen’ recipes by Pauline Austerfield that delight many people reading theVillage Voices magazine over the last few years. These can be foundat www.villagevoices.org.uk/recipes or via a link on the home page.I would like to be able to expand the website to include other itemsthat may be of interest to anyone – resident or visitor alike. If youhave any suggestions for inclusion, please e-mail me atdanny.bethell@btinternet.com. Alternatively, contact Helen,Rob or anyone else on the magazine editorial team, and I’msure they would be delighted to pass your suggestions on to me.Happy surfing!Danny BethellSave money and cut your carbon!Boyton Environmental Group has so far purchased over 20,000 litres of domestic oil,saving a handful of residents £200 through bulk oil purchases. The next order will be inearly July, just before the summer holidays. If your boiler needs servicing, we are hopingto negotiate a discount from a reliable local trader – saving on mileage as well as costs.If you are interested in either of these schemes, with no commitment until confirmed, pleaselet us know by the end of June. Together we can all benefit from the economies of scale andsupport local trade.To find out more about cutting your carbon, and for a comprehensive online surveycheck,visit www.cutyourcarbon.org.uk (search for Boyton). Or come along to our nextmeeting at Boyton Village Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 10am (just before thecoffee morning), to find out how you can make our community a better place to live.Andrew Cassy 411720 Boyton.co2@btinternet.comwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2009 page 13


The wonderful worldof Oil PaintingHollesley WI invites you to an OpenMeeting 9th June 7.30pm inHollesley Village HallBe amazed by Sue Warne! She hasdiscovered a unique and very clevertechnique that has been developed to teachANYONE to oil paint.During the evening she will paint alandscape before your very eyes, showingjust how easy and effective this method ofpainting is.All are welcome£2 including refreshmentsRed Cross week3rd – 9th MayWe have raised the excellent sum of£123.86p for the British Red Cross. Thankyou all so much for the donations to thisworthy cause.Kay StoddartBoyton and Capel St Andrew organizerThe church architect has at last given us thedetails we require when applying for grants.The total cost is expected to be in the regionof £100,000. Our funds amount toapproximately £12,000 at present, so we arestill actively fundraising. In the meantimework on the repairs to some of the bells islikely to go ahead in the near future.Don’t forget to look out for us at the VillageFete when we shall be promoting the TowerAppeal as well as recruiting potentialbellringers.To mark the very special birthday of ourTower Captain, Alan Mc Burnie, we arehoping to ring a full peal on the bells onSunday June 6th, 2.30 to around 5.30pmPeter HarperHollesleyTower AppealWinning numbers in the April draw for the200 club were 38, 1, 36, 22, sharing prizemoney of just over £200. It is just over ayear since the 200 club started and in thattime some £2000 has been paid over inprizes and about £1200 has been raised forthe Tower Appeal. We would very muchwelcome new members and for just £5 permonth there is a good chance of winning aprize. For more details, please contactAlan Mc Burnie on 411517www.villagevoices.org.uk June 2009 page 15


Riding for the DisabledWhat a shame! This year is the 40th anniversary of thebeginning of Riding for the Disabled, incorporatingDriving for the Disabled. The Hollesley group hasalways managed to struggle on but for the timebeing the Saturday morning riding sessions have hadto be cancelled due to a shortage of helpers.Usually 17 children enjoy a Saturday morning andbenefit from the unique experience they gain fromthe contact with the horses and ponies. Owing to thespecial needs of some of the children the group requiresa large number of helpers.Please – if you can spare an hour or two on a Saturday morning, come and help us. Nospecial knowledge is required. We will show you what to do!Pettistree Hall Farm, Sutton 9am – 12.15pm Contact Rosie Clarke 411490Isobel LilleyJohn CocksedgeVillagers in Hollesley were saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected death at 78on May 2nd of the village’s longstanding residents. John’s career was with transport ofone kind and another. Early on he worked as workshop manager for Reece’s trucks beforemoving to Ipswich as manager of Cranes Fircroft garage. In the early 70’s he and his wifeJill moved into the flat over Cranes Garage in Hollesley until their bungalow was built byReg Shelcott in The Street. John was manager of Cranes in Hollesley for over 20 years.On retiring in ‘96 John was able to develop his beautiful new garden which was always apicture, while Jill looked after the flowers in the greenhouse. John was always interestedin football, and had a season ticket to watch Ipswich play. He also had a longstandinginterest in airplanes and enjoyed going to museums and watching displays, especially atDuxford.John was a family man, with 2 daughters, Lynne and Jayne, and 5 grandchildren. He andJill were married for over 50 years. The Village Voices team send their sympathy to allthe family. We shall miss his familiar face around the village.(Editor, assisted by Tim Crane, Dennis Driver and Roger Dawson)www.villagevoices.org.uk June 2009 page 17

Mobile PolicePhantom ArchPhantom ArchMonday Tuesday Wednesday ThursMothers’ Union1.30pmYoga, 7.30pmHollesley Village Hall1 Welcome Club, 2pm 2 Badminton, 8-10pm 3Hollesley Youth Club7.30-9pmDiary—JuParent & Todd1-3pmHollesley PariMeeting, 7.30Yoga, 7.30pmYoga, 7.30pm8 Hollesley Bay Day 9 Hollesley Youth Club 10CentreVisit to Bowls ClubWI Open Meeting7.30pm, Hollesley VillageHall, see page 15Mobile LibraryBadminton, 8-10pmCopy date July VillageVoices15 Welcome Club 16 Badminton, 8-10pm2pm17Hollesley Youth Club7.30-9pmJudo ClubParent & Todd1-3pmVillage Fete M6pm, ShepheJudo ClubPhantom ArchParent & Todd1-3pmJudo ClubYoga, 7.30pm22 Hollesley Bay Day 23 Hollesley Youth Club 24Centre7.30-9pmParent & Todd1-3pmMobile LibraryBadminton, 8-10pmJudo ClubYoga, 7.30pm29 30June 2009 page 18www.villagevoices.org.uk

ne 2009sday Friday Saturday Sundaydlerrish Council0pme StationdlerMeetingerd & Doghersdler4 Whist DriveBoyton Village Hall7.15pm5 Sutton FlowerFestival, 10-4pm6 Sutton FlowerFestival, 10-4pm7Boyton Coffee Morning Table Tennis, Boyton10-123-5pmOak Hill & HollesleySocial Club, Paul’sKaraoke11 Whist Drive 12 13 14Boyton Village Hall7.15pmHollesley Rag andBone Collection, 9-11amOak Hill & HollesleySocial Club, Live MusicPaul CageVillage WalkMeet 9.30am Red LodgeCar Park18 Whist Drive 19 Glebe House Fete 20 Shottisham Garden 21Boyton Village Hall 2-4pmWalk7.15pmhersdlerhersOak Hill & HollesleySocial Club, Paul’sKaraoke25 Whist Drive 26 Hollesley Fete 27 Charity Pub Quiz 28Boyton Village Hall8pm, Shepherd & Dog7.15pmOak Hill & HollesleySocial Club QuizTo have your event listed here,please contactDebbie Pipe on 01394 411976oremail diary@villagevoices.org.ukwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2009 page 19

Your Letters – Always good to hear from youDear Editor,I enclose our newsletter of the RutlandBranches Royal Airforce Association. Imust apologise for pinching your VillageVoices article on Orfordness, withthanks to Laurie Forsyth. Our editorwas interested in it for its RAFassociation over the years. He tries tokeep alive the histories of differentService units that have now passed intohistory.One of our members, Terry Moore, usedto live at Oak Hill in the 40’s and 50’sand he was asking whether anyone hasany photos of the wartime Home Guardof which his father was a member.Hollesley Homeguard HQ during WW2(The Corner House old school)As you probably know, I often visit mycousins in Hollesley and the VillageVoices certainly keeps me up to datewith the happenings in my old village.R.E.CoppingCotsmore, RutlandJune 2009 page 20When we moved into the Corner House inthe mid 60’s we found a number of HomeGuard posters left from wartime. Althoughdeteriorating with age, this one was stillrecognizable showing a German soldier infull uniform. (Editor)Dear Editor,Please find my cheque to renew thesubscription for Village Voices. Anexcellent magazine, well produced, and ajoy to read. Photographic contentoutstanding.Alec Burwood. Earls Colne, Essexwww.villagevoices.org.uk

Dear Editor,I know some of your readers arefamiliar with ‘The Countryman’magazine. Reading Laurie Forsyth’sexcellent and interesting account onDunwich in the May issue brought backmemories of an incident concerning myfather (known as Jack Lyon to thosewho worked at St Audry’s), and hissister.Before WW2 they visited Dunwichfollowing high seas and storms. At thecrumbling cliff’s edge they found ahuman skull and brought it home. Theyboth spent a restless and guilt-riddennight. After all, their father was a laypreacher and would not have approved!So, following a discussion over breakfastthe next morning, they packed up theskull, climbed aboard my father’smotorcycle and sidecar, and returned toDunwich. They then buried the skullwith due solemnity and a prayer.The War Graves Commission stated thatthere were only 3 or 4 Naval headstones.Local people said this had been a body inmilitary uniform. So I wrote to the GermanEmbassy and found out that the gravebelongs to Lance Corporal WernerStahlschmidt, aged 22. On 17th December1962 he was exhumed and re-buried in theMilitary Cemetery at Cannock Chase:Block 5, row 14, grave no. 324. I was theonly person to know this, for Martleshamand Woodbridge Police had no idea whathad gone on under their noses.Next month I will tell you about the secretof Shingle Street, and for those still aboutin 2021 when everything will be divulged,they will see how close I was to the truth.Peter BinghamSome years later my aunt sent my fathera china Baccy-jar in the shape of a skullas a reminder. This stayed in the familyfor many years until it was broken byone of my boisterous teenage sons.Dear Editor,Valerie WinchesterAs promised in the May edition here isanother mystery in the old churchyardabout a military headstone which has on itjust ‘A member of the Merchant Navy’ andthe date. Being ex-Navy myself I knowthat these bravest of men during the warwere classed as civilians and therefore notentitled to a military headstonewww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2009 page 21

The Welcome Club at FelixstoweHelen MacleodThe Welcome Club at ‘The Hut’Nearly 30 members of the Welcome Club spent a lovely day at ‘The Hut’, Felixstowe on7th April. The weather was beautifully sunny, although there was a brisk wind. Somemanaged a walk along the prom to watch the sea, the ships, and enjoy the flowers. Allenjoyed a lunch of fish and chips before returning home on the coach on a scenic routevia the docks.A big ‘thank you’ to Marian Collins and Di Barnard who arranged the day, assisted bymany willing helpers. (Helen Macleod)Wedding of the YearThis was another successful production by Hollesley Players in the capable hands ofLydia Calvesbert and her team of actors and ‘behind the scenes’ assistants. The play ispleasantly set in the living room at the Murchinson home where Alison lives with hermother, Mary, and Uncle Frank. He decides that Alison – who considers herselfunattractive and ‘on the shelf’ – should enter the ‘Wedding of the Year’ competition. Shegradually agrees, and he goes ahead with the arrangements, including inviting an upmarketdesigner to make the bridal gown. BUT who is to be the bridegroom? How aboutthe boy-next-door, the clumsy accident-prone Mervyn?Six weeks later the wedding day arrives. Harry arrives too late with the dress he hasdesigned; it does not fit, and Mervyn announces he is not getting married! Alison isdelighted as she and Harry have fallen in love! Instead of a wedding they celebrate theirengagement, and possibly that of Mary and Mervyn’s father, Bill. Mervyn is happy toremain single and carry on trying to make a success of his inventions!This was a most amusing and excellently well cast and presented play, helped by theelderly aunts, Honor and Matty who only speak in proverbs, Aunt ‘Cilla, who livesupstairs; and Peggy, a critical neighbour who is sure HER daughter will win thecompetition! Well done Hollesley Players. We look forward to your next production!Pat Shannonwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2009 page 23

Shingle Street CoastguardShingle StreetHi, everyone. There were 2 callouts in the past month.April 27th at 1605 we were called to Bawdsey Ferry where a kite surfer was indifficulties drifting in a north easterly direction from the Deben Buoy. He eventuallycame ashore under Bawdsey cliffs and we assisted him back to Bawdsey Ferry. TheBawdsey boat took him to Felixstowe Ferry and he was then taken to his home byFelixstowe Coastguard. He was a bit shaken but OK.May 11th at 1745 we were called toOrford after the harbour master hadreported that the charter boat LadyFlorence was dragging her anchor andwas drifting in a westerly direction. Onarrival we spoke to the skipper who waswaiting for a replacement starter motorand was going back onto his mooringafter he had fixed it.At the station. Richard Clarke has stooddown as station officer with PeterSproxton taking over, and yours trulytaking over as deputy station officer.That’s it for now. Until next time, safepassage.Roy ClarkJune 2009 page 24www.villagevoices.org.uk

Club. The Shepherd entered 4 pairs, 3 neck and neck in the second. Jeanette’sof which were knocked out in the first dart for bullseye hit the target and thenround. S Copping and Shepherd M Lennard wereand fell Dog out only Darts for Diane to hit her doublebeaten in the second round by the pair with the next pitch and so win theOn April 8th there was a Pairs competition at Woodbridge Football Club. The Shepherdofenteredcounty4 pairs,players3 offromwhichWoodbridgewere knockedFC.out in thematchfirstandround.theStitle.Copping and MLennard were beaten in the second round by the pair of county players from WoodbridgeThe final important league game of theFC.season The final was important on April league 15th away game of against the season was on April 15th away against LeistonLeiston CC. Dean CC. Bailey Dean was Bailey captain was for captainIn the doubles, of the league match,the night. G Creed and S Copping gave the Shepherd afor 2 – the 0 lead. night. L Copping G Creed then and lost S Copping 2 – 0. This was followed James Knights by wins and of 2 S – Copping 0 to J Copping won 2 –gave and D the Bailey. Shepherd C Lennard a 2 – played 0 lead. last L but lost 2 – 1. Matt Lennard and G Creed also wonJeanette Knights played Diane Wright for the ladies’ champion. Jeanette required just oneCopping then lost 2 – 0. This was2 – 1 and Phil Knights and D Baileyleg to share the title. Diane won the first leg and they were neck and neck in the second.followed Jeanette’s by dart wins for bullseye of 2 – 0 hit to J the Coppingwon 2 – 0. The match result wastarget and then fell out only for Diane to hit her doubleand with D the Bailey. next pitch C Lennard and so win played the match last butLeiston 2 Shepherd and Dog 7 Havingand the title.lost In the 2 – doubles, 1. of the league match, James KnightswonandourS Coppinggame wewonwaited2 – 1.toMatthear howLennard and G Creed also won 2 – 1 and Phil Knights Woodbridge and D Bailey FC had won faired 2 – 0. at Thematch result was Leiston 2 Shepherd and Dog 7 Grundisburgh. Having won our Unfortunately game we waited for to us hear thehow Woodbridge FC had faired at Grundisburgh. result Unfortunately went to Woodbridge for us the result by went 6 games toJeanette Woodbridge Knights by 6 played games to Diane 3, meaning Wright that theytowere3, meaningchampionsthatandtheywe hadweretochampionsbefor content the ladies’ with second. champion. Jeanetteand we had to be content with second.League final table P W L F-A Pts Legs diffWoodbridge Football Club 12 10 2 66-42 30 +43Hollesley Shepherd and Dog 12 9 3 73-35 27 +61Wickham Market George 12 9 3 61-47 27 +26Grundisburgh Dog 12 6 6 53-55 18 +1Orford Sports Club 12 6 6 43-65 18 -39Leiston Constitutional Club 12 2 10 45-63 6 -40Woodbridge Legion 12 0 12 37-71 0 -60Ladies final table P W L F-A Pts Legs diffLeiston Constitutional Club 12 10 2 22-6 30 +16Hollesley Shepherd and Dog 12 10 2 21-7 30 +14Grundisburgh Dog 12 7 4 15-12 21 +3Orford Sports Club 12 6 6 13-13 18 evenWoodbridge FC 12 5 7 13-14 15 -1Wickham Market George 12 2 10 6-20 6 -14Woodbridge Legion 12 1 10 2-20 3 -18SHEPHERD & DOG INDIVIDUAL RESULTSPLAYER Played SHEPHERD Won & DOG INDIVIDUAL Lost RESULTS F-A %J Copping 12 10 2 22-8 83PLAYER Played Won Lost F-A %G Creed 9 7 2 15-6 78C Lennard 10 7 3 16-9 70J Copping 12 10 2 22-8 83D Bailey 10 7 3 15-10 70S Copping G Creed 9 7 6 2 3 15-6 15-9 78 67J Knights 9 6 3 14-8 67L Copping 11 6 5 14-12 54www.villagevoices.org.uk June 2009 page 25


Photo SuppliedSkywatching – the moon illusionIn midsummer the Sun reaches itsmaximum altitude in the sky, and the fullmoon is then at its lowest, struggling toclimb clear of the horizon throughout thenight. June is thus a good time to look outfor the Moon Illusion – a much debatedtopic which still arouses controversy. Thisrefers to the observation that the full Moonappears to be much larger when it is closeto the horizon than when it is high in thesky. In fact careful photographicmeasurements show that the moon isexactly the same size regardless of itsaltitude, but something in the scenedeceives our eye.Full Moon RisingThe Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote theoldest known account of the Moon Illusionin about 350 BC. He initially attributed theeffect to the atmosphere, which he saidmagnifies the moon near the horizon,although later he changed his opinion. TheEarth’s atmosphere does indeed affect ourview of the Moon when it is near thehorizon, but it tends to slightly reduce theheight of the Moon, it does not magnify it.Atmospheric dimming and colour changeswhen subjects are low in the sky also haveimportant effects on our impression oftheir distances.The illusion is sometimes explained as aconsequence of our eye and brain systemcomparing the lunar disc with adjacentterrestrial objects – trees, buildings etc onthe horizon. When the Moon is high in thesky, it is far away from such comparisonobjects, and the illusion fails. However thisexplanation is unsatisfactory – the horizonMoon still appears to be large even whenseen over the open sea or from aeroplanes,where there are no nearby landmarks.Other suggested explanations invoke ourunconscious perception of the sky as a‘flattened dome’ – our sense of distance isconditioned by our familiarity with clouds,and we tend to imagine the sky overheadto be closer than that near the horizon.None of these suggestions is universallyaccepted, but a simple exercise mightconvince us that the illusion does indeedhave something to do with the operation ofour own perceptions. When the full Moonis just rising in the East (around dusk on 6-8th June) look at it carefully and try togauge its apparent size. Then turn yourback to the Moon, bend over and look atthe Moon between your legs. Most peoplefind that the Moon now looks normal size.The absence of normal distance cues, theunfamiliarity of the posture, and theremoval of expectations from pastexperience all help to diminish the illusion.All this should caution us to remember thatthe world around us is only the world thatwe ourselves perceive – it may not be quitethe same as the world seen by others. Somake sure the neighbours are not watchingif you try this exercise – they might see thebeginnings of lunacy.Ray LarsenJune 2009 page 28www.villagevoices.org.uk

My, what a busy month we’ve had! Therehave been 4 significant events I want to tellyou about.Suffolk Punch TrustTracey turned him out beautifully as youcan see, and I think it was a job very welldone and a sign of great things to come.Hello MumAs you can see from the picture, we’veseen the safe arrival of our 3rd foal (afilly). Both mare and foal are doing verywell and the foal is getting on very wellwith our 2nd foal born 2 days earlier: itwarms the heart watching them play in thepaddock.We had our Grand Prize Draw on 8th Mayand I’m pleased to say one of the prizeswent to a Hollesley village resident. Thankyou for all your support with buying ticketsand attending the Grand Prize Draw event.The Suffolk Punch Trust attended TheWoodbridge Show; in addition to ournormal entries we entered the StallionClass with ‘Besthorpe Achilles’ which wasa first for the Trust. In the safe and verycapable hands of Tracey Pettitt, he wasawarded a respectable 3rd place. As he isonly 4 years old and not yet fully matured,this was a very encouraging result.Besthorpe AchillesAs you may know we had a fairlysignificant muck heap fire at the stud. Iwould like to thank our neighboursespecially Noelle Gore who was the first toalert me, followed by many phone calls toensure we were aware of the fire. Yourconcern and phone calls were very muchappreciated. I can assure you none of thehorses were in any danger or sustained anyinjuries and there was no damage tobuildings or machinery. The Suffolk FireService did a fantastic job in extinguishingthe fire quickly and staying on site todampen down for a number of hours.Don’t forget to visit our website andcheckout the fundraising events for 2009on the ‘Press’ pagewww.suffolkpunchtrust.org.suffolkpunchtrust@hotmail.comTel: 07841-778658 (evenings andweekends only)Take care! Tara Foywww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2009 page 29


The Barn Café, ButleyLaurie ForsythJacki and ArthurDo not expect regular, familiar fare when you visit the Barn Café. Jacki Smith delights insurprising her customers with unusual creations, which have developed from her 22 yearsof cooking on the French Mediterranean coast. The opportunity to run the Barn Cafécame out of the blue, and just two weeks later it became a reality. She sources much ofher food from a Kelsale farmer; meat comes from a butcher in Orford, and she grows alot of the produce for the vegetarian cooking in which she excels.The barn is owned by artist/sculptor Honor Surie and her husband, Graham Hussey, anarchitect. They bought the building in 1982. The thatched, weather-boarded structure waspart of Neutral Farm and had been used as a stable, housing Suffolk working horses untilthe 50’s; the year 1795 is carved into its timber. After renovation by Graham Hussey itwon the Suffolk Preservation Society’s ‘Best Barn Conversion’ 1990 award and was usedas artist studios. Later, it became the Barn Café.Simplicity rules at the café, and the whole experience is warm and welcoming. Visitorsfirst meet Arthur, Jacki’s Spinoni/Labrador, and then enter the thatched barn with itsbeams, flower-decked tables and a large hanging mobile of a gannet in flight. Jacki likesher café small and personal: she loves to chat to her customers from the kitchen door orfrom behind the counter. This personal and close contact can’t flourish in busy, noisyeating places where staff and customers are obliged to hustle. If a customer wants aboiled egg instead of what’s on the menu, then it’s ‘of course you can!’So that’s the Butley Barn Café: excellent home-made food with a difference, and friendly,personal service. And just a short drive from Hollesley, Boyton, Capel and Shingle Street.It’s best to book. (01394 450800)Laurie Forsythwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2009 page 31

Coast to Coast cycle ride for charityI am Matt Donaldson from Hollesley. I have organised and am taking part in a cycle rideto support Orchid Cancer Trust. The challenge is to ride mountain bikes off-road fromcoast to coast, from St Bees on the Cumbria coast to Robin Hoods Bay on the NorthYorkshire coast from 1st June to 5th June. This 220 miles ride climbs over 20,000 feet.The Coast to Coast route crosses three National Parks, the Lake District, the YorkshireDales and the North York Moors. There will be plenty of steep gradients and rough goingover several high passes in the Lake District, then across country, between Richmond andOsmotherley before more gruelling climbing over the Cleveland Hills and North YorkMoors. As well as a challenge, the route is renowned for its beautiful scenery, includingthe valley of Borrowdale, historic Richmond, and the heather-covered plateaux of theNorth York Moors.With friends Derek Cawston, Dan Webb and Paul Ross we want to raise money and say ahuge thank you to Orchid. Stefan Cawston, son of Derek, one of my oldest friends, hashad a tough few years fighting testicular cancer and has undergone High StrengthChemotherapy and Stem Cell Transplants.Derek has run the London Marathon and Paul and I completed an epic cycle ride in theDolomites in northern Italy to raise funds for Orchid and show support for Stefan whilsthe was battling cancer whilst still in his teens. Stefan was hoping to ride too, but has hada set-back and his place has been filled by Dan.Please support me via my web page https://www.bmycharity.com/V2/orchidc2c2009 or01394 411589 to make a sponsorship pledge.Every penny donated will go to Orchid as weare funding the trip entirely from our ownpockets. I am a keen cyclist, racing in eventsaround the Eastern Counties and I can often beseen on the roads around the area completinghours of preparation to race and complete thisride.Matt DonaldsonMatt – training in Spain February 2009June 2009 page 32www.villagevoices.org.uk

From our Country KitchenSamphire grows on themud flats in the Deben andButley rivers. It is verytasty, full of vitamins, goodfor the digestion, and free. Iusually pick it, trying not topull up the roots, in Juneand July as it tends to gostringy later in the year. It isvery easy to cook – justgive it a good rinse, pick offany brown bits and drop itinto a pan of boilingunsalted water. Bring thewater back to the boil andcook for one minute. Take off the heat and drain into a sieve.It is quite delicious as it is but you can add butter or olive oil if you wish. I usually serveit with fish, but if you add some new peas or broad beans and crispy fried pieces ofstreaky bacon it makes an excellent light lunch or starter.Strawberries June is also a month for strawberries. One of the easiest ways to deal witha surplus is to blitz them in a liquidiser, pour into small pots and freeze. Add to orangejuice for a great smoothie.Pauline AusterfieldIndian Harvest restaurant at The Swan In April this year the kitchen and restaurant atThe Swan in Alderton were taken over by the Indian Harvest Restaurant and the placewas given a makeover.They offer a large range of Tandoori and curries from all parts of India plus an excellentselection of rice and Naan. A proper Tandoori oven has been installed and a chef broughtup from London. Vegetarians will be pleased to note that they are well catered for. Theyoffer a takeaway service which has a 20% discount on restaurant prices. Peter and Pat arestill at the bar so you can enjoy a drink at the pub as well. The restaurant is open from 6to 11pm. In addition Peter intends to open the bar at lunchtimes over the summer.Pauline and Stewart Austerfieldw ood bri d g e l imit edBettaprint • Design • Print • DigitalA Family Run BusinessFull Colour Design • Brochures • Magazines • NewslettersLetterheads, etc & General Printed StationeryColour/Black & White Digital Services• FREE Delivery Service with in the local areaT: 01394 386628 • E. bettaprint@btconnect.com1 Carlow Mews Church Street WOODBRIDGE Suffolk IP12 1EAwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2009 page 33


Hollesley Parish CouncilAnnual Parish Meeting 16th April1. Dennis Driver, Chairman, thanked members for their work in the past year. Theseat has been replaced at the bus stop at Duck Corner. Changes will be made tothe bus services following the return of the Suffolk County Councilquestionnaire. The successful caravan rally has helped the dwindling resourcesof the Village Hall and a dog training week is also planned.2. Roger Marsh, the landowner and Suffolk Wildlife Trust were trimmingbranches on the Common to give greater warning of deer crossing the road.3. Barry Towler said there had been no major tidal surges in recent months. Morevolunteers are needed to assist villagers in the event of an emergency.4. Rosemary Clarke, County Councillor, said there was a small increase inCouncil Tax to 2.45 %. We recycle 50% and there will be a new waste facilityby 1014. Plans for Sustainable Transport will involve phoning a single numberand more choice with a faster service for the disabled and elderly. Extra fundingwas allocated to CAB and the Credit Union. More help is being given to childrenincluding helping youngsters improve their exam grades. Suffolk Constabularyhave received more funding. Crime rates are low under the Woodbridge SaferNeighbourhood Scheme. There is a horse-watch scheme for the Suffolk Punchhorses, and travellers have been moved off the Common.5. Philip Ryder Davis, Suffolk Punch Trust, said that 1.5 million pounds hadbeen spent in the 3 years since the Suffolk Punch took over the stud.Fundraising, Open Days and support from the public had covered the costs. Upto 500 children from London and Suffolk would be able to visit the Trust eachyear. A new Education and Administrative building will be built by next spring,which will be a visitor attraction and will raise more funds. There will be a paidManager and Education Manager, a garden with local plants, 2 circular walksand an environmental pond. Redpoll cattle will be introduced along with theSuffolk Punches and Suffolk sheep.6. Declan Moore, Governor, Hollesley Bay Colony reported a successful year,98% full, with around 365 inmates and just 17 absconds. There were no sexoffenders and no problems. Prisoners had carried out work in the grounds ofKelsale Parish Church, Hollesley Primary School; made a nature garden atSaxmundham Primary School and helped to run the Tuesday Club for Hollesleyresidents.7. Rhona Sturrock, District Councillor, reported on the continuing boundarydiscussions. There is a new holiday guide for Suffolk. 23 more affordable homesare planned. 25,000 free bus passes have been issued and free swimming is nowalso available for pensioners. There has been an 85% rise in unemployment from670 to 1528.There was an opportunity to talk to Councillors over refreshments after the meeting.Next AGM April 15th, 2010.Just a handful of villagers attended the Annual Parish meeting. This was verydisappointing as it shows little support for the Parish Council and the work they do on avoluntary basis to help the village. (Editor)www.villagevoices.org.uk June 2009 page 35

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