June - Village Voices

Village VoicesThe local magazine for Hollesley, Boyton, Capel and Shingle Street30p where soldJune 2010

From the EditorDear friends,Beating the Bounds waskept alive during Maywhen villagers trampedaround Hollesleyboundaries wieldingtheir spades. Read moreabout it on p.13.Our feature this monthtells the story of theSuffolk Punch Trust andhow the dream andpotential of a Visitors’Centre has turned intoreality thanks to thefantastic support andefforts of manypeople far and wide.Harriet wielding a spade in Beating the BoundsHelen MacleodYou will find all the details of the popular Fete, Open Gardens and Flower Shows in thismonth’s Village Voices. Study these pages carefully so that you don’t miss any of them.Next month Rob Claxton will be your editor and in August it will be Cheryl Gray whomwe are delighted to welcome to the editorial team. Remember Village Voices is only asgood as you make it and we rely on contributions of articles and letters from our readers.Thanks also to our advertisers and distributors who enable residents to receive a freecopy through their door.Helen Macleod(Editor)Cover photo: Setting off for Beating the Bounds (Helen Macleod)IN THIS JUNE ISSUESuffolk Punch Trust p.4Hollesley School p.7Past Times p.13Hollesley Fete p.20Sporting successes p.36CONTACT USEditor Helen Macleod, Colyton,The Street, Hollesley, IP12 3QUTel 411232editor@villagevoices.org.ukAdvertising Mike Adams Tel 411422mja@sandlings.co.ukwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 3

All Photos from Suffolk Punch TrustThe story of the Suffolk Punch TrustOnly two horses but a lot of horse powerThe Sandlingspeninsula still remainsdeeply rural and out ofstep with the 21stcentury, but until the1940’s the whole EastAnglian region hadexisted for centuries ina virtual time warp.With rosy hindsight,they now seem the goodold days for many ofus: small village shops,schools full of localchildren, flourishingvillage businesses, andself-sufficientcommunities whereeveryone knew everybody. They were the badold days if you were one of the majorityworking on the land, with feudal socialconditions, rock-bottom wages, outdated farmequipment, low market prices and theoccasional agricultural depression thrown injust to make the task of raising a family muchmore difficult. The stoicism of Suffolk’s toilingfarmworkers in those worst of times and theirsense of pride in their work is written into thehistory of the county. In a Britain withouttractors, fertilisers and herbicides, their workingday – slow, inefficient and very long – movedat the stately pace of the horse.In Suffolk, and especially in the Sandlings, thathorse was usually huge, chesnut in colour (notchestnut!), immensely powerful, and couldweigh upwards of half a ton – the SuffolkPunch. It was bred to cope with our soils and Suffolk Punch foal born 22nd Aprilagricultural tasks, and the ancestry of every horsealive today can be traced back to the legendary Crisp’s Horse of Ufford foaled in 1768.The broad head, thick neck, muscular body and unfeathered legs are a familiar localsight to readers of Village Voices.June 2010 page 4www.villagevoices.org.uk

The obligation to increase food productionafter World War 2 brought an end to apattern of farming that had endured forcenturies. Horsepower rapidly yielded totractors, and the land was ploughed, sowedand harvested faster than ever before. Thehorses were sold off, usually toslaughterhouses. Just six Suffolk Punchfoals were born nationwide in 1966, andthe breed was headed for extinction.Among the few remaining Punch breederswas the Home Office, with its Colony Studat Hollesley Bay Prison.Following the decision to sell off theprison land, horses and buildings, theSuffolk Punch Trust charity was formed inKick up your heels – it’s spring!2002 to ensure the future of the ColonyStud and its horses. The stud is the oldestand largest stud of pedigree-registeredSuffolk Punch horses in the world, andthey have been bred there since 1769.This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, theTrust stated, to create an Education andHeritage facility on the very land that hasbeen home to the Colony Stud for over 100years.Thanks to donations from hundreds ofpeople and grants from charities, thepurchase money was raised, and by April2006 the Trust was in possession of 27horses, 200 sheep, 188 acres of land,stables, vehicles, harness, buildings andequipment. Now the hard work begins,said the Trust. Perimeter fencing,improving stables and other buildings andraising funds to meet the Stud runningcosts were vital, but the ultimate targetwas to raise funds to build a VisitorCentre, car park and access road to attractthe public and gain support for the SuffolkPunch, and the Trust’s work on the site ofthe famous Colony Stud. Target achieved,building began 16th March 2009.Today, the dream has turned intoreality, and on 23rd March 2010the new Visitor Centre receivedits first visitors. The buildingmakes almost no mark onHollesley’s landscape, and is animportant educational asset thatpulls together several historicalthreads in the story. The ColonialAgricultural College providedpractical experience to colonistsabout to leave Britain for a lifeabroad and is the origin of thename of the Colony Stud, whilstHM Prison was keen on inmatesworking with the horses as part of theirrehabilitation, which they still do. Andthen there is the Colony Stud itself, whichkept the Suffolk Punch in the public eye atagricultural and Horse of the Year showsin the dark years when the breed was nearextinction. The large exhibition areahouses a good collection of farmequipment and hand tools, and a finedisplay by Suffolk Wildlife Trust showssome of the rich Sandlings flora andwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 5

fauna. Red Poll cattle and Suffolk Sheepcomplete the famous ‘Suffolk Trinity’ oflivestock breeds you can see in the Trust’spastures, as well as Large Black pigs andSilver Appleyard ducks.What a great year 2009 was for theSuffolk Punch Trust! Seven foals wereborn – a tribute to the skill and experienceof professional staff grooms. There areother breeders and other foals in the UK,but it is likely that more horses die thanare born each year, and that makes thework of the Trust ever more vital. Thecore aims of the Suffolk Punch Trust are:• to ensure the long-term preservationand expansion of the Hollesley ColonyStud and the breed• to provide an engaging and enjoyableexperience for visitors to increaseunderstanding of the localenvironment, conservation and heritage• to increase the educational work of theStud with schoolchildren, prisonersand lifelong learners• to develop outdoor learning facilitiesand encourage the use of educationalfacilities for study and researchVitally however, the Trust must alsooperate a sustainable business, and this iswhere you can help by visiting: (you won’tbe charged if you only visit the coffee andgift shops.) Or perhaps you could be avolunteer, or a Friend of the Trust. Pleasetell your friends about the Trust, theVisitor Centre and those great, chesnuthorses. On page 16 of this Village Voicesthere are details of our Big Family Dayson Bank Holidays, starting 31st May.Caroline DonsworthOne cappuccino coming upJune 2010 page 6www.villagevoices.org.uk

ContributedHollesley School at the New Wolsey TheatreChildren from the dance and drama club working withLaura Norman from the New Wolsey TheatreThis month on the 23rd June, HollesleySchool’s dance and drama club will beshowing off one of their passionateperformances. The dance and drama clubconsist of children from year two to yearsix. Anyone can join the club which meetsevery Wednesday after school. As yearsixes we, Sam and Georgia (the reporters),will perform for the 4th year running!Every year the New Wolsey Theatre holdsa ‘Youth Perform’ week and invitesschools to take part. Each year we have todecide how to find a way of putting aperformance together. There have beenperformances on the abolition of the slavetrade, the circus, healthy bones and thisyear the theme is ‘Cops and Robbers.’ Ourperformance is about crime and itspunishments (does the punishment fit thecrime?)We have based our storyaround MargaretCatchpole. You may havecome to watch or haveseen on our website theproduction of her lifestory, but this one is froma different point of viewfocussing on the crimethat she committed andhow she was punished. InMay we were visited byLaura Norman, from theNew Wolsey Theatre. Shesaw what we had beenworking on and was veryimpressed. She gave usadvice on speaking clearlyand loudly. Laura said thatwe were extremely welldisciplined and supportiveof each other.On the day of the performance, we’ll betaken to the Wolsey Theatre for a technicalrehearsal. This rehearsal is so the lightingand effects technicians can work with theperformers to make sure that the lights andmusic are how we have designed them.During the evening we are shown to ourdressing rooms and to the ‘Green Room’(where you wait before you do yourperformance.)Please wish us luck and we hope you canmake it and give your support.School reporters Georgia Donaldson andSam ParkinsonChildren from Hollesley Primary Schoolare performing on Wednesday 23rd Juneat 19.30. Tickets at £4.50 each areavailable from the New Wolsey Theatrebox office 01473 295900.www.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 7

From the Army Chaplain at Rock BarracksWhen will you come back to the realchurch? This is often something weare asked as Army Padres. Whilstunderstanding the question it oftenprovokes a smile within me. We arelicensed by the Archbishop ofCanterbury having been selected andrecommended by the Army. During aten week course of vigorous trainingat the Royal Military AcademySandhurst we are taught army ethos,field craft and officer-ship as well asdeveloping a strong camaraderie andunderstanding of modern warfare andthe Army role.Looking back there is a lot to begrateful for, a loss of four inches offRevd Andrew Earlthe waist line was gratefully receivedand I ached in places I didn’t evenknow I had, but developed a clear understanding of the unique position that the chaplainplays within the Army.In our modern world there are many appropriate debates about therightness of various conflicts with theoretical discussions over when, ifand for how long we should be there, but for the men and women of thearmed forces these discussions are far more than reflection: they are thecore of their existence with many being posted and deployed away fromfamily and friends. The work is often difficult and dangerous andcurrent deployments bring challenges from both terrain and climate,whilst the job of soldiering brings it own challenges and often remindsthe participants of the fragility of human life.As the regiment prepares for the next deployment many will ask difficult questions likeWhat sort of God allows this to happen? or What next? The padre’s role is to be presentin the midst of the preparation and the deployment. To quote, or misquote; a famousChaplain, The Revd Studdart Kennedy, (Woodbine Willie) ‘Go where they go - pray withthem, sometimes pray for them often’.It is this ministry of love and presence that allows the chaplainto occupy a unique position in a unique ‘parish’: a Regimentof the British Army.The Reverend Andy Earl CF is an Anglican Army Chaplain, aformer Police Inspector and assistant parish priest of aYorkshire mining village, and currently is attached to 23Engineers (Air Assault) at Rock Barracks at Woodbridge.June 2010 page 8www.villagevoices.org.uk

Ruth, our Team vicar reminds all readers and the troops that the churches at Hollesley andBoyton are always open for you to visit. A warm invitation is extended to anyone to comealong to any of the services listed here.Day Boyton Hollesley Other Places6th June 11.00 P.F. 9.30 D.L. 9.30 Sutton1st Sunday after All Age Service Holy Communion 11.00 Alderton, BromeswellTrinity6.30pm Shottisham13th June 9.30 R.H. 9.30 Bromeswell2nd Sunday after Holy 11.00 Bawdsey, ShottishamTrinity Communion & RamsholtJunior Church 6.30pm Sutton.20th June3rd Sunday after 11.00 R.H. 9.30 L.C. 9.30 Bromeswell, AldertonTrinity Holy Communion All Age Service 11.00 Sutton6.30 Bawdsey. Songs of Praise27th June4th Sunday after 9.30 R.H. 9.30 ShottishamTrinity Holy Communion 11.00 Bawdsey, Bromeswell,RamsholtWEEKDAY SERVICESWednesday12pm SuttonThursday 9 amSt Andrews Boyton Morning PrayerFriday 8 amAll Saints Hollesley Morning Prayer1st Thursday2.30pm Glebe House, Hollesley, Evensong3rd Thursday10.30am Glebe House, Holy Communion4th Thursday2pm Mary Warner Homes, Communion1st Wednesday1.30pm Colyton, Hollesley, Prayer GroupChurch ContactsTeam Vicar:Ruth Hatchett, 01394 412052Hollesley Churchwardens:Fred Stentiford, 01394 411469Pat Shannon, 01394 411214Boyton Churchwardens:Malcolm Fleetwood, 01394 410409Isobel Lilley, 01394 411409Tower Captain:Alan McBurnie, 01394 411517Two young people fromour village have been somoved by the plight ofpoor families in Kenyathat they have decided to hold a BRING &BUY SALE at Hollesley Church on Sunday6th June at 10.30 and give all the moneyraised to Christian Aid.Please come and support their initiative. Coffee and cake will be available. All arewelcome to come along for the service at 9.30 or in time for the sale at 10.30.www.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 9

WEBSITE UPDATEThe Village Voices website (www.villagevoices.org.uk) is beingcontinually updated, providing much of the news and articlesonline that can be found in our excellent monthly magazine.The photo gallery of this winter’s snowy pictures proved to be atremendous success, with about 100 images sent in by local residentsand displayed on the website. This has now been superseded by a‘Spring Gallery’ showing local flora and fauna getting ready for the warmer weather. Ifyou have any digital photographs, why not send them in to me so that they can beincluded ?Another recent enhancement is the inclusion of agendas and minutes of Hollesley ParishCouncil. These can be found under the ‘Local Services’ series ofwebpages.In addition to these features, I would like to be able to expandthe website to include other items that may be of interest to localresidents or visitors. If you have any suggestions, please e-mailme at danny.bethell@btinternet.com. Alternatively, contactHelen, Rob or anyone else on the magazine editorial team, andI’m sure they would be delighted to pass on yoursuggestions to me.Danny BethellJune 2010 page 10www.villagevoices.org.uk

Kier in your communityOver the past couple of months, thingshave quietly been changing at HMPWarren Hill. As a project design coordinator,and a local resident, I feel thatit is important that the communityunderstands a little about what is beingdone at the prison.Some of you (particularly the residents ofOak Hill) may have received ournewsletter recently, introducing ourcompany, Kier Eastern, and explainingabout the project.The facility itself is a new house blockwhich, when complete, will house up to60 young people. The building features a‘Building Management System’ whichmonitors the internal conditions andadjusts the heating and ventilationautomatically. This ‘BMS’ system iscommonplace in modern buildings andmakes the building run more efficiently.At the time of writing we are installingdrainage and pouring foundations. By thetime of press we will have started to takedelivery of the precast concrete floor andwall panels which will form the mainstructure. These are composite panels andcome to site ready with insulation,windows and doors, and even come facedwith brickwork! Using precast concretecan reduce build time and defects as wellas reducing labour on site. This has aknock-on effect of reducing labour trafficto and from site. Because the panels arecurrently in the casting yard we have hadto do a lot of co-ordination up front. Nolast minute changes can be made!Lorry drivers are briefed on our rurallocation before they arrive on site. Due tothe increased road traffic past the baseand through Oak Hill, please ensure thatyou and your families are aware of thelarger vehicles travelling on these roads.We will also be taking part in the SuffolkPunch Trust Charity Walk event onFriday 11 June. This is a worthy localcharity, so please join us in supportingthis event – further information isavailable from the Suffolk Punch Trust.I hope to be able to keep you informedover the coming months of our progressand events that we are supporting.Stuart Hanraadsstuart.hanraads@kier.co.ukwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 11

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Past TimesEast Anglian Daily TimesThis splendid picture of ‘Beating theBounds’ in Hollesley was featured in theEast Anglian Daily Times in May 2009 andis used here by special permission. It wasoriginally taken in 1966. You will recognizethe Eagle Gates in the background. Noticethe caps, ties and cigarettes. How timeshave changed! Can you name some of thepeople, and how many are still inHollesley? Let us know at Village Voices(details on p.3)Beating the Bounds is an ancient customwhich still takes place around Hollesleyevery other year. The boundaries of thevillage have been marked out for centuriesby ‘dill heaps’ or mounds of earth whichare covered again every 2 years with freshsods to show where they are against thevegetation which grows up around them.It is also a custom to bounce the youngestchild on top, perhaps so that he willremember where it happened to him inyears to come!Rogation Sunday is the traditional time forthis to take place and on Sunday May 9ththis year 13 villagers gathered at the VillageHall where prayers were said by our TeamVicar, Ruth, for a Blessing on the crops,gardens, the school and the village. Led byAlan Shelcott, we walked together over partof Lower Hollesley Common, beforedividing up when some went to circleUpper Hollesley Common as well. Theweather was cold but bright, and it wasgood to keep alive this ancient villagecustom.Next year the footpaths will be walked tosee that all of them are open and passablefor people to enjoy. Look out for the detailsin Village Voices.Helen Macleodwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 13

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ContributedLots of bikes through BoytonJust some of the riders who travelled through BoytonSky-Dive for theTreehouse AppealPeter Middleditch received an unusual 30thbirthday present – to cover the cost of asky-dive in tandem and raise lots of moneyfor the Treehouse Appeal. The newChildren’s Hospice in Ipswich will cost£300,000. Please help push Peter out on27th! Sign the form at Hollesley VillageStores or go online –http://www.justgiving.com/petermiddleditchHeating Oil Bulk Buyfor JulyThe next bulk oil purchase scheme will bebuying at the end of June for delivery firstweek in July. If you are in need of a top upThe Action Medical ResearchSuffolk Sunrise 100 bike ridepassed through Boyton in theearly morning of Sunday 9thMay. Many grateful ridersstopped at the village hall forrefreshments – thank you to theBoyton village hall committee fortheir support.Over 750 riders took part in theevent raising in excess of£60,000. Action MedicalResearch is a leading children’sCharity. For nearly 60 years theyhave been instrumental in thedevelopment of some of the mostsignificant breakthroughs inrecent medical history, beginningwith the UK polio vaccine. Formore information about theCharity go to www.action.org.ukor more then please let me know byWednesday 30 June. We are now regularlyordering over 10,000 litres per quarter withover 30 households now using this scheme,saving a few pence per litre. So to placeyour order contact Andrew on 411720 oremail Boyton.co2@btinternet.comSuffolk SingerspresentA Summer GarlandDirector Claire WestonAll Saints Church SuttonSaturday June 26th at 7.30pmTickets £7.50 including programme01394 411793 or 01394 384659In aid of improved church facilitieswww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 15

Big Family Days at the Suffolk Punch TrustBank Holiday Mondays: 10am-4pm. 31st May, 19th/20th June, 30th August10.30am to 11.30am: Ride on a horse cart (pre-bookable)11am talk: History of the Suffolk Punch Trust11.30am-1pm: Demonstrations: harrowing, wheelwright, braiding1.45pm talk: The Suffolk Trinity2.45pm talk: Meet ‘Charlie’, and hear about working/show harnessCoffee Shop, Gift Shop, Livestock, Walks, Exhibits, Free ParkingReduced entrance fee: £10 (2 adults-2 children)OPEN GARDEN1 Melton RoadHollesleySat 12th , Sun 13th June10am – 4pmAdults £2 Children FreeRefreshmentsPlant salesFamily Games in aid ofSt Elizabeth HospiceIpswichSt Richard HospiceWorcesterSue Taylor 411758Woodbridge Lions clubCan anyone offer us some storage space,please? We need somewhere to keep theWhooppee Dipper, our display stands,market stalls, etc. If you can help, pleasecall Mike on 0845 8332820. The ElmhurstExtravaganza was a washout due to theweather – but we will still bemaking a donation to EACH. 2010marks the 60th anniversary of the Lionsmovement in the UK. We have beendelighted to welcome a number of newmembers recently and look forward to theevents and activities the next fewyears. Interested in knowing more aboutwhat we do? Please call 0845 8332820or see www.woodbridgelions.org.ukJune 2010 page 16www.villagevoices.org.uk

In support of the tower appeal, Hollesley ringers have arranged for the mobile mini-ringof the Suffolk Guild of Ringers to be at Hollesley Fete on 26th June. This is a very lightring of 6 bells and anyone who wishes to have a go at ringing can do so without fear ofdamaging either themselves or the equipment. We think you will enjoy it.Strawberries and Wine evening Sunday 11th JulyTickets will shortly be on sale and posters with details will be around the village.Belfry news The bell fittings were taken apart during the 22nd/23rd April and theitems for repair and/or replacement were removed from the tower. We expect the bells tobe back in action at the beginning of June, but meanwhile the ringers have taken theopportunity to thoroughly clean and paint the steel frame, install better lighting and carryout various other housekeeping tasks.200 Club 75 members shared a prize fund of £225 in March and April.MarchApril1st prize18 Mickey McBurnie £112.50 1st prize 57 Derek Moore £112.502nd prize 87 Pam Dewing £56.25 2nd prize 80 Andrew Welch £56.253rd prize 91 Ian Harris £33.75 3rd prize 89 BV&MA Dodwell-Bennett £33.754th prize 24 Olive Coombs £22.50 4th prize 22 Louise Egan £22.50Peter HarperHollesley Tower Appealwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 17

Your Letters – we are always so pleased to hear from youDear EditorDear EditorWhen I heard last year that Melton Churchhad researched the names on the warmemorial I thought it was a wonderful ideaand decided to begin to pull somethingtogether for the eight churches that make upthose ministered to by the Rev RuthHatchett and the Rev Judith Andrews.So far I have visited 6 of the 8 churches andretrieved the names from the memorials. Iam wondering if any of your readers havean ancestor mentioned on the memorials,and if so, do they have any information,such as dates for birth, parents names ormemorabilia such as photographs?Similarly if anyone is interested in gettinginvolved in this project please do get intouch either via email or telephone.Judy Foulger 410254Judyfoulger@btinterent.comI would like to thank all my neighboursand friends for their kind help andsympathy following the recent death ofmy husband. It has meant a great deal tome and been much appreciated. Thankyou so much.Brenda Clare, Tall Trees,The Street, HollesleyThe Team at Village Voices join with othersin the village to offer you our sympathy. Wehope you will be happy as you move to benearer your family. (Editor)Welcome toLucyDavid and Sally Goddardfrom The Street, Hollesleywelcomed a new member ofthe family, when their babyLucy arrived on May 1st, asister for William age 6 andHarry age 3.David, Harry, Sally, William and baby LucyThe Village Voices Teamsend congratulations to allthe family and our bestwishes for the future.June 2010 page 18www.villagevoices.org.uk

Rob ClaxtonHollesley Players – VerdictWhat a mixture of emotions AgathaChristie aroused in this play whichHollesley Players performed during thefirst week of May! Produced by LydiaCalvesbert, the play was exceedinglywell cast and staged in the Bloomsburyflat of Karl and Anya Hendryk in 1960.Act 1 ended with the audiencewitnessing the murder of Anya in herwheelchair. One usually expects todetect ‘who’s done it’, so what wouldAct 2 reveal?The murderer actually tells a distraughtKarl that she had killed his wife with anoverdose of the heart medicine becauseshe, the student, was infatuated with himand felt sure he felt the same about her –which he did not. Karl was reluctant toinform the police, and was aghast whenthey appeared and accused Lisa – Anya’scousin – of the deed and took her intocustody. No-one had witnessed themurder, and any possible questioning ofthe guilty person was ruled out when shewas killed in a road accident!The Doctor, Karl and AnyaWith various Christie twists and turns,Lisa was released, thanks to the jury. Wanting to start a new life elsewhere, she leavesthe home where she had lived as Anya’s carer; but not for long – she returns, to thedelight of Karl.Those who were unable to see either of the three performances of Verdict missed anexcellent production, and Lydia and her well chosen players are to be congratulated onthe result. The set and music were really effective, and all those people who worked‘behind the scenes’ combined to make an evening of suspense and enjoyment.Well done, Hollesley Players in this your 30th year of productions! Keep it going!Pat ShannonRed Cross week May 2010Boyton and Capel St. AndrewThank you all for giving the sum of £89.74p so generously.I wish to thank Hillary Steed for her help in the collection.Kay Stoddartwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 19

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ContributedRiding for the Disabled – from the horse’s mouth!Hello there!My name is Super Ted, yeswell, non of us are responsiblefor our names, but there isanother horse called Teddy Bearand it helps our handlers todifferentiate between the two ofus. So what happens? I’m calledTed and he is called Bear, I askyou!I have to admit it, but I am a bitof a pacifist and don’t likeconfrontation, so Bear chases meas do some of the other horsesincluding Donna who is a Shetland! I am only 12.2 hh so I try to stay out of everybody’sway, but I do have a friend in Bridie whose blog you must have read in a previous issueof Village Voices.I like mornings, when I hear my carer arriving – I bang at the indoor school doors for herto hurry up with my breakfast. I enjoy my breakfast and usually eat it up, knowing that ifI don’t, Hoolie will polish it off.I am ridden by young children, which I like very much as I don’t have to hurry. I likeespecially walking around the fields on nice warm and sunny days and when no one islooking I eat a little grass. This is frowned upon by our carers, as we are taught not to dothis when we are being ridden. Mind you, warm sunny days seem to be a little scarce todate – who would have thought that I would still have to wear a coat at this time of year?It is the bitter easterly winds and I am no longer as young as I once was, but it has been along winter, and I have worked right through it.I am now going on R & R (Rest & Recuperation leave), what joy! But it does mean that Ishall miss the RDA Open Day on the 17th July. It is a great day out where you can see atfirst hand what we all do here for the disabled and enjoy the stalls as well. All theproceeds are ploughed back into funds to take us all through the next winter. Let us allhope that it will not be as hard as the last one.Well, I am off to enjoy a well-earned rest, but I know that I shall be champing at the bitto start work again – you can’t beat it really.Cheerio.Ted (Super)www.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 23

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ShoreSearch at Bawdsey QuayLynn AllenHow we love our beaches. Childhoodmemories bubble like fizzy lemonade whenwaves curl and crash at our feet and saltyspray flies through the air. Sadly though,most people lose their natural curiosity andthe ability to ‘see small’ when they leavechildhood behind, so the ShoreSearchtraining day arranged by the Suffolk Coastand Heaths Unit in March was a chance tosharpen rusty powers of observation, and anopportunity to collect important wildliferecords. And to enjoy a wonderful freelunch as well!Our beaches and foreshore have a range ofwildlife habitats - shingle, mud, sand, pools,beds of seaweed, groins – where anamazing variety of species live, mostlyunseen by human eyes. Just how prolificthey are was demonstrated in BawdseyVillage Hall, where Rob Spray – diver,underwater photographer and marinebiologist – showed superb photographs ofthe impressive diversity of life living withinpaddling distance of the beach. Seaweedslike sea lettuce and bladder wrack, sponges,jellyfish, starfish, lugworms, crabs, limpets,whelks, cockles – the variety seemedendless. Afterwards, we saw driedspecimens of many of them – and then wewere off to Bawdsey Quay to find the realthing and put our training to use.We found shorelife everywhere we looked -on the high tide strand-line, in shallowwater, seaweed beds, saltmarsh and saltypools. Nearly everything we found wasidentified and entered onto survey forms.The aim of ShoreSearch is to usenon–experts like you and me to find andrecord shorelife in Suffolk, from which abaseline of data on inter-tidal wildlifearound our coast can be formed to helppinpoint important species, key habitats andsites so they can be protected. Aninteresting and useful day – and fun.Thanks to Lynn Allen, Trazar Astley-Reidand Nick Marsh of the Suffolk Coast andHeaths AONB Unit, and to BawdseyBoathouse Café.Laurie Forsythwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 25

Shingle Street CoastguardHi once again. Two incidents to report this time.On 25th April at 1300 called to Orford Quay where an angling boat entering the river Orefound a dinghy floating out to sea with ruck-sacks in it. They towed it back to Orfordthinking that the occupants might have been in trouble. It transpired that a family hadborrowed the dinghy and their children, who had camped on Orford Island the nightbefore, had left their ruck-sacks in the dinghy and had gone to sea with their parentshoping to pick up the dinghy on their way back up river. The problem was that they tiedthe dinghy to a small piece of concrete thinking this would anchor the dinghy in the riveruntil they returned. We explained to the family that this was inadequate and they assuredus that this wouldn’t happen again.On 30th April at 15.15 past station officer Richard Clarke was at sea with a group ofanglers on his charter boat ‘Will Laud’ when he came across a kite surfer who wasexhausted. He picked him up and returned him to Felixstowe Ferry.That's it for this time. Until next time, safe passage.Roy ClarkCoastguard tragedy poemFollowing the story of the Coastguard Tragedy on May 6th 1914 featured in April VillageVoices, readers will be interested to read this poem written about the tragedy by W.SMontgomery, the blind Organ Grinder from Westleton. It was sent to us by SarahMargittai, our reader in Israel (Editor)Once again we tell the storyOf disaster to the brave,Of gallant hearted seamenWho have found a watery grave.Within sight of home and loved onesLittle dreaming death was nearHow they perished in the breakersMid the evening shadows drear.It was in the early spring timeFor it was the first of MayAnd the world was bathed in sunshineAnd the birds sang bright and gayWhen from Shingle Street the CoastguardIn their boat to Aldeburgh came –Seven brave and jolly Jack TarsAs ever sailed the main.June 2010 page 26Their business soon transacted.Yet they lingered in the town.And the afternoon was waningAs they to their boat went down,But they all were bright and jollyAs the song and jest went roundAs they bade goodbye to AldeburghAnd at last were homeward bound.All went well until the whaler boatDrew near the river barWhen the treacherous wind so shifty,Had driven them so far,But too late they saw the troubleAnd their danger realizedWhen amidst the broken watersTheir gallant craft capsized.www.villagevoices.org.uk

Those on shore the scene had witnessedAnd their cries for help could hearAnd soon round the little hamletThe alarm rang loud and clear,But alas no help could reach them,For the shadows darkened fast;Five noble souls have perished,Only two were saved at last.When flung among the breakers,Brave Harbart fought for breathe,Yet snatched his comrade GobleFrom the very jaws of death,Supporting him half faintingThough the surf did whirl and roar,The hero struggled noblyNigh exhausted, safe to shore.Leading Boatman David Bignell,Is now alas no moreWalter Finnis and McCauley,Within sight of home and shore,And their comrade, Sidney Lakin,Did like British sailors dieWith their chief, brave H. S. Mauger,And the flag is half-mast high.There are homes now sad and lonely,Who have lost their head and stay,While poor McCauley’s sweetheartAlmost weeps her heart away,For their banns had just been publishedAnd the Wedding Day was soon,Now her heart is well nigh brokenAnd her life is filled with gloom.Oh God our help in trouble,On Thine arm we now depend,And the widows and the orphansTo Thy care we now commend;Be Thou Keeper, Friend and ComfortTill this weary life is past,Till the sea its dead is yieldingAnd in Heaven they’ll meet at last.Wreck of the Billy Boy Percy, which was also lost at Shingle Street many years ago.www.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 27

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From our Country KitchenElderflower CordialPick the flower heads when it isdry and sunny, as soon as they arefully open.Do not use brown flowers. Pickup the heads carefully to retainthe pollen – any insects will befiltered out later.The following quantitieswill fill 2 wine bottles.1. 3lb granulated sugar 4. 2 lemons, thinly sliced2. Flowers from 2doz elderflower heads 5. 2 limes, thinly sliced3. 2 oranges, thinly sliced 6. 1 pack of citric acidPut 3½ pints of water and the sugar in a saucepan, and dissolve the sugar completelybefore bringing to the boil. Add the flowers and return the water to the boil. Removefrom the heat immediately. Thinly slice the fruit into a large bowl or jug. Add the citricacid and pour over the hot syrup and flowers. Stir well and cover loosely. Leave for 24hours. Strain through muslin into warm sterilised bottles and seal.This keeps for a couple of months in the fridge. If you make plenty, pour some intoplastic bottles and freeze. It will last for years. The recipe is from Sarah Ravens GardenCookbook.Elderflower cordial is delicious when diluted by sparkling water or added to Vodka, Tonicand ice as a cocktail. It is also good as a sweetener for gooseberries or strawberries.Sample some at Hollesley Fete at the bar!Pauline AusterfieldBawdsey ChurchFlower Festival 19th – 20th Junewith Songs of Praise at 6.30pm on 20thBawdsey village Open Gardens 27th June.www.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 29

Mothers’ UnionMay has been an exciting time. OnWednesday 5th members gathered at 6 amat Martlesham to catch one of the twocoaches going to Coventry for thecommissioning of Felicity Hawke asProvincial President of Mothers’ Union forthe Province of Canterbury at CoventryCathedral by Bishop ChristopherCocksworth. The coach was unfortunatelydelayed by an accident on the A14 butarrived in time for the main part of theceremony and got the party a specialwelcome from the bishop. Afterwards wehad an opportunity to meet up with friendsfrom all over the country, have a tour of thecathedral and the ruins of the bombedcathedral plus a quick look round themuseum and Guildhall before leaving forhome at 3.30 pm arriving back atMartlesham at 7 pm.At the monthly meeting on the 10th May atBawdsey Village Hall we made plans forour annual Coffee Morning Cake Sale andStalls on Saturday 12th June. This wasfollowed by a very interesting talk by ournew vicar Rev Ruth Hatchett covering herjourney from Baptism to being installed asTeam Vicar of the Hollesley Cluster ofchurches, for which we are very grateful.On Thursday 13th May Ascension Dayduring the evening service Ruth wastransferred to our Mothers’ Union as amember. We ended the meeting with ashort service of Thanksgiving for Baptism.Don’t forget that our next meeting is ourCoffee Morning Sale with bric-a-brac,cakes and raffle on Saturday 12th June10.30 am, Bawdsey Village Hall. All willbe welcome.Till then God bless youPat Fleetwood 01394 410409Please ring Gina Forsyth 01394 411727if you wish to come alongJune 2010 page 30www.villagevoices.org.uk

ContributedHollesley WI has won the regional dartspairs competition, thanks to Pam Charityand Gina Forsyth who put on anoutstanding performance, winning 2-0against Framlingham. All that practiceeach week was worth it. (I promise nomore darts talk for the time being!)Following on from the success of our lastcake stall outside the village shop anotherone was held on May 8th and thanks to thegenerosity of members who baked and allthose who bought, we raised the incredibletotal of £176.09. £100 of this is to bedonated to the Children’s HospiceTreehouse Appeal and the balance to WIfunds. A coffee morning in aid of the samecharity is to be held on 17th July in thegardens of Wesley House, The Street, thehome of one of our members. This event isopen to everyone so please make a note inyour diaries and support a very worthwhilecause.Hollesley WI – We did it!Pam Charity and Gina Forsyth receiving the certificateSpalding flower festival weretreated to a splendid day out,enjoying the procession of 40tulip-decorated floats and anextra bonus of a visit to ashopping outlet.Our monthly walks continue tobe popular, the last one being toBlaxhall, with lunch on return atthe Shepherd & Dog to samplethe food under the newmanagement. The verdict? Verynice.The trip to Orwell Park SchoolObservatory turned out to besomething of a damp squib as the weatherwas too bad for the roof to be opened. It’shoped to make a return visit when theweather is better.Sheila Harrison, who kindly donated herfee for the evening to Riding for theDisabled, was the speaker at our Aprilmeeting. She gave a talk on ‘The Diaryof a Norfolk Parson’ in the late 18th andearly 19th centuries. This was a periodthat included the French Revolution andthe American War of Independence, butParson Woodford almost glossed overthese major historical events and focussedhis records largely on local dramas. Thediaries were, nevertheless, a real piece ofrural social history.Finally, please do come along come to ouropen meeting on June 10th at the VillageHall. We hope villagers will join us.Details on p. 30Those of us who went on the trip toJulie Kitsonwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 31

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Coco arrivesCocoThe Exmoor pony that was paid for sogenerously out of the profits from lastyear’s fete has arrived at last. After thewinter we waited until we had definitesigns of growth so that there would beplenty of food for the new arrival whichhad been feasting on moorland grass andheather in Durham. The four animals thatwere here, on Upper Hollesley Common,have survived the winter very well.The children from the school have namedthe animal Coco. Unfortunately theycouldn’t be present when he arrived so weare hoping to take a group to the Commonsoon to meet him.A welcoming party wasarranged with the four horses in one penand Coco put in another next to it. Thephoto shows them saying their hellos!Without any fuss they were released, thefour first and then the new boy. And thenthey were off!Coco meets the other poniesFollowing his arrival Coco has usually beenwith the other four ponies but, at first, hewas obviously a bit of an outsider. Oneinteresting observation was that he didn’treadily want to go through trees like theothers – probably because he was used toopen moorland. The Exmoors, of whichthere are now thirteen altogether owned bythe Suffolk Wildlife Trust, are here to grazethe heathland to maintain it as it should be.They are used to the rugged andchallenging landscape of Exmoor where thebreed originated. Now that we are on top ofmost of it is hoped that we will be able touse less human machinery to do the taskand leave it to our animal workforce. Theywill eat new birch and pine seedlings andkeep the habitat open.Thanks again to Stuart and the fetecommittee for their generosity.Nick Masonwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 33

Hollesley Parish CouncilAnnual General Meeting 22nd AprilChairman’s report was given by thechairman Dennis Driver. The recyclingfacilities are relocated at the Village Hall.Trees have been cut back at the entrance tofacilitate access. At Duck Corner the hedgewill be cut back and a fence installed.Changes are to aid visibility at the junction.Chris Walker has applied for grants for afootpath to the water tower, but none havebeen received. Requests for help with theapplication were made in Village Voices,but no offers have been received.Suffolk Punch Trust report wasgiven by Jim Wyllie. Thanks was expressedto Village Voices for excellent coverage.Visitors were reminded that they arewelcome to visit the Trust any day exceptMonday, from 10am to 4pm. No admissioncharge is made for using the café.the first time in 9 years, no-one is homeless,requiring B&B.County Councillor Rosie Clarkesaid that we were one of the most costeffectivecounties in the country saving£300,000 per week and the County CouncilTax has risen by just 2.4%. The councilshares buildings and offices with librariesand others to keep costs down. They havereceived 3 ‘Green flags’ for excellence.Priorities are care of the elderly (especiallyin their own homes), education, vulnerablechildren (including fostering and adoption)and reducing prostitution in Ipswich. Thecounty is also responsible for roadmaintenance, developing green technology,sea defence at Bawdsey, improving railservices and parking at Melton andencouraging tourism.There are 30 Suffolk Punches at the centre,which is an educational charity. The formerdairy buildings will become ruralworkshops in the future and there will be atraditional Suffolk garden. The first foal ofthe year, a filly, yet to be named, had justbeen born on the day of the meeting.A question was raised about overgrownhedges bordering the road, and these wouldbe cut back after the nesting season.District Councillor RhonaSturrock said that there is just a 2.9%increase in Council Tax for this year.£150,000 is available for grants. Councilproperties are reducing energy use and forJune 2010 page 34Governor Hollesley Bay ColonyDeclan Moore spoke about the valuablevoluntary work being done by prisoners inthe area. Just 12 absconds took place in thelast year: the lowest ever. Out of 135 similarinstitutions in the country HBC came thirdfrom the top. 20 more rooms were beingadded to increase the capacity to 365prisoners. The annual budget is reduced, butprisoners continue to receive training andwork opportunities. Bird and bat boxes aremade, trees and orchards planted, and thegreenhouses are back in use.A new Attendance Centre is being set upwhere around 30 low grade offenders fromall over Suffolk are sent to attend by thecourts for 3 hours on a Saturday.www.villagevoices.org.uk

Warren Hill report was sent by RogerPlant. A new wing is to be built forprisoners at Warren Hill. Some of themwork with raptors and others at the SuffolkPunch Trust. It is hoped that more outsidelinks will be forged with the community.Helen MacleodSuffolk LinkThe Suffolk Link bus service is preparedto pick up pupils from Farlingaye Schooleach Monday at 5.15pm if there is ademand. To book your place, please phone0845 604 1802 the previous Friday. Theservice will deliver the child home for£1.20 using an ‘Explore’ card.Please tell your friends in other villagesabout this useful service. For moreinformation contact Sue Morris 410351www.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 35

Hollesley Short Mat Bowls – well done Eileen!82 years old EileenMiddleditch became thefirst lady to win aSingles knockoutcompetition since theclub was formed back inthe eighties. Despiteplaying with a painfulback, she became theover seventies 3 woodchampion when shedefeated Derek Andrewsin the final.In the semi-final she wasin fine form defeatingIan Dearn, the four woodSingles winner.This was not the onlyachievement for Eileen:with Ian they were runners up in the Pairs competition, and she was also in the winning 3Wood Triples TeamNigel SmithChampions – all around the boardShepherd and Dog do the DoublesHaving won the league in the last game of the season the only remaining fixture was theKnock-Out Cup Final against Leiston C C. We had beaten them in both our leaguemeetings by 5 – 4 and 7 – 2. The match was played at Woodbridge British Legion Club.Up first was Richard Wright who in a close game won 2 – 1. Next was Matthew Lennardwho had a comprehensive 2 – 0 win. Phil Knights then played this seasons Player of theYear – Peter Hurren (13 league wins out of 14) and duly lost 0 – 2. Shepherd captain CarlLennard then cruised to a 2 – 0 victory. John Copping also won well, winning his first legin only 13 darts. Stig Copping followed and was playing for the Cup! After two close legshe was beaten in the third in a tense game. This gave us a 4 – 2 lead after the singles.First up in the doubles were Carl Lennard and Phil Knights. The first leg was won easilyas should have been the second which went to the opposition. This then focused theconcentration of the Shepherd duo who won the third leg convincingly and completed theleague and cup double. The two dead doubles were then won with Kyle Wright given agame with his dad. The final score was 7 – 2.June 2010 page 36www.villagevoices.org.uk

Roll of Honour:Hollesley and District Darts League –CHAMPIONSHollesley and District Darts League KOCup – WINNERSP W LR Wright 14 12 2C Lennard 14 11 3J Copping 14 11 3S Copping 12 10 2G Creed 9 7 2P Knights 14 5 9Ladies Runner-up – J KnightsVeteran Cup – R WrightCharity Cup – S CoppingMixed Pairs – Richard and Dianne WrightLadies Pairs – Runners-up – J Knights andL ManningLeagues top Shot OutsCarl Lennard – 167Richard Wright – 164Stig Copping – 155 and 142Carl LennardSkipper Carl and sonMatthew with the silverwarew 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 area01394 386628 • bettaprint@unicombox.co.uk1 Carlow Mews Church Street WOODBRIDGE Suffolk IP12 1EAwww.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 37

In keeping with the church’s desire to beat the heart of the community, more than25 local organizations have been invitedto provide a flower arrangement.Information about the various groups willbe available to let everyone know aboutwhat is happening in their community.Along with the Flower Show, there willalso be an Art Exhibition.Special worship services and eveningentertainment are also planned. On theFriday evening, Just 42 are organizing anevent for the area’s young people. And onthe Saturday night, Musicology andMartlesham Brass Band will regale theaudience with their varied repertoires. Formore information and to book tickets forSaturday evening, please contactalmabartley@tiscali.co.uk or phone 01394380516.Teddy Bears Picnic at Elmhurst Park, WoodbridgeFriday 4th June 10am - 2pmThis is part of ‘Family Week‘ which is a series of events organised all over the country toencourage families to spend time together. As a Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) wewill be organising games and fun in the park including a Teddy bear hunt, wackyraces, Arts and Crafts, story corner, bouncy castle and face paintings as well as astall for making your own Teddy BearsThe event is free but we are asking children to bring their teddy bears and parents tobring their picnics!Trudy SharmanHollesley Village HallThe Management committee ispleased to announce that the hallhas now been granted a licence tosell alcohol. It will therefore nolonger be necessary to apply to thecouncil for a separate licence whenthe hall is booked for functions.Sutton Scarecrows andOpen GardensSunday 13 June 12-6pmStarting at the Memorial HallStrawberry cream teas from 3pm at theOld VicarageJune 2010 page 38www.villagevoices.org.uk

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 Gina Forsyth 411727Mothers Union Pat Fleetwood 410409Hollesley Players Sharon Culley 01728 688446Whist Drives Jill Cocksedge 411108Hollesley Bowls Club Roy Winchester 411564Indoor Bowls Nigel Smith 411549Alderton Surgery 411641Hollesley Badminton Club Chris Andrews 411126Junior Soccer Keith Banthorp 01473 737474Judo Club Julie Jolliffe 4104831 st Sutton Brownies Sonja Patterson 420576Hollesley Playgroup Amanda Johnson 07947 887497Hollesley Parent and Toddler Kerry Simoes 411603Emergency Planning Coordinator Barry Towler 07530 412009 571607Suffolk Link Bus Sadie 0845 604 1802Marine 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 412178Hollesley Bay Day Centre Audrey Shelcott 411776Community Police Officer PC Andy Warne 01473 613500Hollesley Commons Nick Mason 411150Community Car Service Janet Gardiner 01473 630866www.villagevoices.org.uk April 2010 page 39www.villagevoices.org.uk June 2010 page 39