December 2012 - Village Voices

The local magazine for Hollesley, Boyton, Capel and Shingle Street30p where soldDecember 2012

Dates for your diaryDate Time ActivitySaturday 1st December 10.30 am – 12 .30 Coffee morning Boyton Village HallSaturday 1st December 2pm Hollesley School Christmas FairWednesday 5th DecemberCopy deadline January Village Voices6th, 7th, 8th DecemberHollesley Players A Christmas CarolSaturday 8th December 7.30pm Quiz night Boyton VHThursday 13th December 8.45 – 9.45am Mobile Police Station Pub car parkFriday14th December 7.30pm Wreath-making Hollesley VHTuesday 18th December 6.30pm Christmas Concert Hollesley VHRegular eventsDay Time Activity Where ContactMonday 7.30 pm Yoga Hollesley VH Elly Lloyd 412053Monday 1.30pm Mothers’ Union Bawdsey VH Pat Fleetwood 410409TuesdayMobile libraryTuesday 2pm Welcome Club Marian Collins 411262Tuesday Hollesley Bay Day Centre Audrey Shelcott 411776Tuesday Tai Chi Hollesley VH Ali Crawford 411717Tuesday 7.30pm Ballroom dancing Sutton VHTuesday 8pm Tai Chi / Qi Gong Hollesley VH Roy Wadland 411755Wednesday 8pm Badminton Chris Andrews 411126Thursday Judo Club Julie Joliffe 410483Thursday 2-3pm Art Classes Butley VH Mary 450077Friday 11am Coffee Morning Shepherd & DogSunday 10-11am Sunday Shape Up Hollesley VH Beck Williams07956 622330Sunday 4-5pm Table Tennis Boyton VH Andrew Cassy 411720Please email diary@villagevoices.org.uk or phone Debbie Pipe 411976Page 2 December 2012www.villagevoices.org.uk

From the EditorDear friends,Christmas is almost upon us again as webid farewell to 2012. What a significantyear it has been for the nation and howwe have all enjoyed the variouscelebrations across our villages! Now wecan look forward to special times spentwith our families and loved ones.Good news! We have twenty full-colourpages this month and again in January,with a view to working towards a fullcolourmagazine.Our main feature article focuses on AllSaints Church, Hollesley. A walk aroundthis beautiful building reveals manyinteresting features and details (p. 4-6).Should you be planning a visit thisChristmas, you may like to check themout.Happy Christmas to all our readers!Cheryl GrayThere will be carol singing in Hollesley, with all proceeds going to local charities. (p 25)Please see the diary for details of all the following events: Hollesley Players’ productionof A Christmas Carol, the Hollesley School Christmas fair, Christmas wreath-making inthe village hall and a seasonal concert by the WI and Hollesley Primary School.Season’s Greetings to you all from the Village Voices teamPlease note: early copy datefor our January issue:Wednesday 5th DecemberCheryl GrayCover photo: Detail of Nativity window All Saints, Hollesley by Cheryl GrayThe opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the views orpolicies of the editorial team.Email (all 3 editors):editor@villagevoices.org.ukContact: Helen Macleod, Colyton,The Street, Hollesley, IP12 3QUTel: 01394 411232www.villagevoices.org.ukAdvertising: Rob ClaxtonTel: 01394 410231E-mail: ads@villagevoices.org.ukDecember 2012 page 3

Views from the pews – All Saints HollesleyFrom the pews, with their beautifully carvedbench-ends, the interior space of All Saints,Hollesley is filled with the light of jewel-likewindows. In the east end of the side aisle, onedepicts a poignant scene of the Nativity. It is bythe excellent Welsh artist Meg Lawrence andbears the following inscription:The Nativity scene and inscriptionThis local young couple were engaged to bemarried and were tragically killed in a caraccident whilst travelling to Suffolk shortlybefore Christmas. Clare was training to be a vetand the tiny mouse, which can be seen at the feetof Mary, is a sensitive tribute to the veterinaryprofessionHoly Mother and Child The mouse at Mary’s feet Joseph and the oxThe east window glass is by Arthur Moore. It is dated 1899 and dedicated to the Cobbold’s.It shows Jesus ascending into heaven on a cloud with the disciples gathered beneath. There isa third stained-glass window dated 1903 set in the south-west of the nave.All photos by Cheryl GrayPage 4 December 2012www.villagevoices.org.uk

The exquisitely carved benches were meticulously designed by Henry Munro Cautley andwere made by Harry Brown of Barnes of Ipswich. They are a particularly fine feature ofthis church. If you should visit, look for the seven deadly sins, the sciapod with two largefeet protecting himself from the heat of the sun and the Coronation Pew dated 1953.The sciapod Detail of feathers and talons Fine facial featuresHarry Brown later returned to carve inscriptions on a bookcase to commemorate theQueen’s Silver Jubilee and a noticeboard to the left of the main door..Detail of Tudor rose on fontThe octagonal fontThe 15th century octagonal font is on perhaps a 13th century base. There are smallbuttresses to the shaft and the panels in its bowl contain alternate designs of Tudor rosesand shields within quadrefoils. Its worn appearance is a testament to the passage of time.www.villagevoices.org.ukDecember 2012 Page 5

Opposite the entrance door are the Royal Arms of King Charles II. The names of pastrectors and patrons of the church dating from 1303 are also hung here on boards made inour prison workshops. Joan, Queen of England is named as one of the patrons. She wasthe second wife of Henry II hence the link to the Royal Arms; history on our verydoorstep!The main entranceRectorsRoyal Coat-of-ArmsPatronsNote the first Rector in 1303 and Joan, Queen of England listed under PatronsCheryl Gray (acknowledgements to the church historical notes and to Fred Stentiford.)Page 6 December 2012www.villagevoices.org.uk

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Boyton Community Group newsOn 5th November, around three dozen people from Butley,Capel and Boyton turned out to climb Burrow Hill for thefireworks and bonfire. The weather was perfect – slightbreeze, no moon and crystal clear – all very atmospheric!Many thanks go to Andy Cassy for organising the eventagain this year. Thank you too, to the volunteers who moved vast quantities of burnablematerial up the hill for the bonfire - and to the Greenwells for the venue.On the Herb Garden, the fence posts are now in place - with thanks to Brian Wood for hisexpert assistance. Rope to follow shortly which should then make a striking boundary. Ifweather permits, the next work party will be on Saturday 1st December at 10.30am. SoonChristmas will be upon us and the group is organising another village get-together, withChristmas Carols and festive cheer – see the notice below.Members of the group, Andy Cassy and Gary Lowe participated in the Annual SuffolkCoastal Local Strategic Partnership Forum last month. Andy led a workshop as Chair ofthe Greenprint Forum on Living sustainably for a secure future at which Gary talkedabout the achievements and challenges of running our community group.The next meeting will be on 27th January, 10am at The Smithy (411717). All welcome!www.BoytonSuffolk.org.uk www.fb.com/BoytonSuffolk www.twitter.com/boytonsuffolkAli CrawfordPage 8 December 2012www.villagevoices.org.uk

Hollesley village Christmas carol singingContributedSun.16th Dec. Coltec Garage Richard or Selina 410284 Garage-Start 5.00pmDate Area Contact Meet 6.00pmWed.19th Mallard Way Joan Butcher 411689 Duck CornerThurs. 20th The Street Joan Butcher 411689 Duck CornerFri. 21st Shingle Street Joan Butcher 411689 Martello TowerCar ParkWe need at least six singers per group each evening if we are to cover the whole of aparticular area. So please do come and join us. The more voices the merrier! A torchwould be very useful! Proceeds this year will be divided between St. Elizabeth Hospice,Ipswich and Hollesley Church.If anyone feels they can gather a few singers together to cover another route, I havecollecting boxes and carol sheets available, so please do get in touch.Joan Butcher 411689www.villagevoices.org.ukDecember 2012 page 9

Our Vicar writesChristmas is for the children,is something we often hearsaid. It’s certainly good to seechildren enjoying learning tobe generous, to witness theiranticipation and excitement,to experience the joy of givingand sharing. Children have somuch to teach us about hopeand celebration. But what ifproviding the children with agood Christmas places a strainon our family relationships orbudget? Or perhaps therearen’t any children inyour immediate family? Children celebrating the Nativity Play, Christmas 2011.If children are the mainfocus of attention and the only ones to benefit at Christmas time, there might be all sortsof reasons why adults might feel under pressure or excluded by the festivities. Theattitude of Ebenezer Scrooge is quite rare these days – we are less inclined to stand outfrom the crowd and make ourselves unpopular, preferring to go along with thecelebrations or quietly escape.ContributedChristmas is certainly about a child – the child Jesus, born in poverty to an unmarriedmother in an occupied country. A child who Christians believe was God himself; Godcome to earth as a helpless human baby, to live alongside us and show us just how muchHe loves us; to restore the relationship between God and human beings.Christmas is certainly about a child but it’s not just for the children. Its message is one ofgenerosity: our responding to God’s generosity to us by being generous to one another.There are many ways of showing generosity – not just giving cards and presents to ourfamily and friends; not just in material things but being generous with our time andgiving people we don’t perhaps like or get on with the benefit of the doubt. And it neednot cost a lot of money. When we think back over the Christmases of our past, it’s oftenthe simple things that stand out – simple gifts, homemade and given and received withlove; time spent helping people in need; welcoming someone who’s on their own to ashared meal. Our generosity and God’s generosity is what makes Christmas special – andit’s for everyone, not just the children.I wish you all a blessed Christmas,Ruth HatchettPage 10 December 2012www.villagevoices.org.uk

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Letters from you – please share your views with usDear Editor,A dynamic mix of storytellers and poetsfrom three Woodbridge Library writers’groups, have raised the sail on ananthology, Deben Tide. It costs £5.50 andis now available to buy at:www.breathingriverpublishing.co.uk.It is also available in selected retailoutlets in the Woodbridge area: Browsersand Woodbridge Books and may bepurchased through Malcolm Fleetwood(410419).Deben Tide writersPat SkinnerH.E.RossDear Editor,Due to a recent clear-out I have old copiesof various magazines to re-home. Iwondered if anyone locally would have ause for them. They are the following titles:RHS Garden from 1995 to 2011, theNational Geographic from 1981 to 1995and the British Geographical Society. Ifanyone would like them, please contact meon 01394 411720.Nicola CassyDear Editor,My name isKrista Robertsonand I am yourLocal PoliceCommunitySupport Officer. Ilook forward tomeetingeveryone in thevery near futurewhen I hope to attend some events in yourarea. I am enclosing a photo of myself sothat I will be easily recognised when Ivisit.Yours sincerely,Krista RobertsonDear Editor,Re:Hallowe’en:I had lit my pumpkin and was delighted tohave several children arrive at the door fortrick ‘n‘treat. They were polite, haddressed up pretty scary and in some caseswere sensibly accompanied by an adult. Nodoubt it was a fun evening.Regards,Angie MillsPage 14 December 2012www.villagevoices.org.uk

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Past TimesContributedThe Lifeboat Inn at Shingle StreetThe two-storey Lifeboat Inn at Shingle Street was destroyed during the last war. It stoodin the gap between the first and second groups of houses by the telephone kiosk. Itsfoundations are still in evidence in the gap that has been left. It was blown up by a BarnesWallis bouncing bomb experiment conducted from Orford Ness.The Royal Air Force also used the Shingle Street buildings for experimental bombing.What else happened at Shingle Street during WWII is still secret, and it has been thesubject of a number of speculative books and television programmes. The weather andneglect also took their toll. Many houses were uninhabitable when they were eventuallyreturned to their owners some 5 years after the war ended, and had to be rebuilt.Can you shed any light on this most interesting piece of local history?Do you recognise either of the small figures in the photograph?Do you have any tales of the Lifeboat Inn?Please write to Village Voices and we will publish your memories.Cheryl Graywww.villagevoices.org.ukDecember 2012 page 17

Hollesley School: Smugglers at Shingle StreetIt was a misty, damp afternoon and we were going down to Shingle Street, not to see awhale this time but for a science project linked to our topic. Years 5 and 6 have justcompleted their Safer Cycle Training so they biked, while the Year 4’s went by car.Cycling through the mist gave a mysterious feel as we didn’t know exactly whereeverything was but our high-visibility jackets stood out like a sore thumb!Our whole school topic isMargaret Catchpole andyears 4, 5 and 6 weredoing some science workabout muffling smugglersfootsteps (our own reallybut we were pretending tobe smugglers). We had achoice of a variety ofmaterials to pick from todo the project: there wassponge (which mostgroups chose), bubblewrap, hessian,tin foil, wadding and felt.Sound experiments on Shingle StreetBefore we went to thebeach we had experimented in the school hall and outside using different instruments tosee how far sounds could be heard. Some of the instruments could be heard right at thebottom of the school field! When we went to Shingle Street everyone found a quiet spotand started experimenting.ContributedAfter all of the class had finished their experiments the teachers were going to do anexperiment involving sound. The three of them all had whistles and were surrounding thegroup. Mrs Edwards and Mrs Wright were opposite each other while Mrs Hanraads wasbehind the group. They each took a stride backwards and then blew their whistles thentook another stride backwards. After a few strides Mrs Edwards could be seen but notheard and Mrs Hanraads had to stop or otherwise she would walk into the sea! MrsWright could still be heard because the wind was behind her.After the experiments we learned a lot of things. If we were smugglers we would knowhow to keep our feet quiet and the best way to smuggle goods is when you could hear thecustoms’ men but they couldn’t hear you because of the direction of the wind!School reporters: Luke Jelinski and Holly SpoonerPage 18 December 2012www.villagevoices.org.uk

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Hollesley WIIt is difficult to believe that a year has passed since I vowednot to mention the word Christmas but here it is again andwe are geared to celebrate wholeheartedly. We have thetraditional shopping trip to Norwich, outings to the rock androll panto and Co-op Juniors Christmas Spectactular and a singing day in Framlingham,where those so inclined can sing Christmas songs to their hearts content. Let’s not forgetour Christmas meal when the choir and play-reading group will be making a contribution.Looking back over the year I see we have not been idle. We hosted a very successfulgroup lunch and started a play reading group and choir, as mentioned above. Some of usgot a taste for ten-pin bowling and try to go once a month.Christmas ConcertHollesley School and WIHollesley Village HallTuesday 18th December6.30pmFree EntryRaffleRefreshmentsAll donations toHollesley SchoolEveryone welcomeOf course, 2012 will best be rememberedfor the Queen's Jubilee and the LondonOlympics. Hollesley WI played its part inthe former, with a wonderful concerttogether with the children of the VillageSchool. So successful was this that thechoir have been busy rehearsing foranother joint venture to celebrateChristmas planned for 18th December.And now to the Olympics theme at theSuffolk Show; no gymnasts, cyclists,sailors or rowers going for gold, but ourcraft girls pulled out the stops and did usproud as usual, gaining high marks for alltheir entries. The subject for next year isInspirational Suffolk and is looking at theheritage of Suffolk and the part this countyhas played throughout history startingfrom Anglo Saxon times (Sutton Hoo) andincluding the Tudors, (Framlingham Castle), as well as the Georgian era incorporating theartists Constable and Gainsborough, up to the present day. We know you will rise to thisnew challenge.One of the main achievements has been the purchase of new padded chairs for the VillageHall. This has been achieved thanks to the untiring efforts of our President RosemaryBusby and Hollesley WI’s commitment to fund-raising. Rosemary has agreed to stand asPresident for one more year and this decision was enthusiastically greeted at ourNovember meeting when she was overwhelmingly re-elected.Page 20 December2012www.villagevoices.org.uk

A nine-strong committee with three newmembers was also elected and we are certainthey will guide us into 2013 with aprogramme of exciting events. The speaker atthis meeting, Martyn Harrison, will be a hardact to follow and was a superb choice for ourlast meeting. His subject: From Les Mis toThe Lion King and his beautiful tenor voicedelighted us all.Well that's it really. Hollesley WI, now 42members in total are looking forward to all2013 may bring.Martyn HarrisonContributedJulie KitsonJoin your local WI …and be bowled over by our rangeof activities.☎ 01394 411727Subscriptions for Village VoicesYou may order Village Voices to besent anywhere in the UK at £12 for 12issues including postage (price onapplication for overseas rates).It would make an interesting gift forrelatives or anyone you know who mayonce have lived here.Please send the recipient’s name,address and telephone numbertogether with a cheque for£12 payable to Boyton PCC to:Debbie Pipe, 4, Mallard Way,Hollesley, Suffolk IP12 3QJwww.villagevoices.org.ukDecember 2012 page 21

From our country kitchenPumpkins and Squashes (for thepurpose of these recipes either aresuitable)This year the garden produced lots of pumpkinsof all sizes. I use them as an alternative topotatoes as they have a third of the calories andare just as versatile (see previous recipes on ourwebsite). The only downside is preparation, asthe skins are very tough and it can be difficultto slice them. It was pleasing to find a recipewhich requires the minimum of preparation. I had several small pumpkins, weighingapprox.1½ lbs which are suitable for one person. The recipe works for any size, providingit's not too big for the oven.1. Remove the stem from the pumpkin and place it stem side down on a work surface.With a small, sharp knife carefully cut the top off creating a lid. Using a spoon scrape outthe seeds and stringy bits.2. Line a roasting tin with kitchen foil and pre-heat the oven to 200C Gas 6.3. Now make the fillings for the pumpkin. I've tried three different ones so far, no doubtyou can think of alternatives. All quantities are approximate as the size of the pumpkincavity will vary. (You can always fill them with water first and measure that to give yousome idea.) Fill the cavity up to nearly full.a) Heat up double cream with crushed garlic, salt and pepper. Pour into the pumpkin andadd a couple of ounces of grated cheese.b) In a pan soften a sliced onion in olive oil, add chopped vegetables of choice and cookfor 5 minutes. Add vegetable or chicken stock and continue to cook until nearly tender.Season. Pour into pumpkin.c) I've turned my surplus tomatoes into a sauce with onions and basil which I pot up andfreeze. I defrosted one of these, added some crushed garlic and water, heated it and thenpoured it into the pumpkin.4. Replace the lid on top of the pumpkins, place on the roasting tin and put in the oven.Cook for 15 mins. then reduce the temperature to 180C Gas 4 and cook for another 45mins. (If you are using a larger pumpkin I suggest you allow an extra 15 minutes perpound). The outside of the pumpkin will go brown. Cover with foil to avoid this.Pauline AusterfieldPage 22 December 2012www.villagevoices.org.uk

5. Remove from the oven, allow it to cool for a few minutes and remove the lid. Insert asharp knife into the flesh and check that it is tender. Hold the pumpkin with one hand anduse a spoon to carefully scrape away the cooked flesh and add to the filling. You will endup with a stew/vegetable puree. Check the seasoning. With small pumpkins, put each on awarmed plate and serve; with larger ones spoon out the contents and serve in bowls.Pauline AusterfieldAutumn poemThe following poem was written as a result of a beautiful walk in Rendlesham Forest withZoe Day on November 11th. The sun was shining and the colours of autumn were sovivid. It is in response to Nick Mason’s article in last month’s Village Voices which endedwith the words, what a wonderful area we live in.Falling flecks of fleeting, fiery gold,bronze, burnt leaves,float like butterflies from towering trees.Hidden pathways revealedthrough shafts of golden lightguide the soultowards dreams and dancing angels in flight.A reverie of reverence.Pockets of crystal jewelscling to frondslike diamonds in deityawaken our longingfor tranquil times.A revered respectfor the beauty that surrounds us –and is within us.ContributedJane Kershawwww.villagevoices.org.ukDecember 2012 page 23

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More on whales…The stranding of the fin whale at Shingle Street makes you wonder what other astoundingcreatures might live out there in the cold, grey sea that pounds our shore. Experts havetold us that the whale’s presence was just a mistake: she should never have swum into theNorth Sea, because it is notoriously shallow and – for a fin whale - not a good feedingarea. The fact that she was malnourished and weak seems to bear this out. Our sea may bea bad bet for a fin whale, but inthe past summer at least13 species of whales,dolphins andporpoises werecruising theoffshore watersof the UK, andwhalewatchingscientists sawmany in theNorth Sea.A single killerwhale was seennear Bacton in July,and also a pod of fourA fin whale beached in a storm at Winterton, 5th January 1857.minke whales.Several schools of harbour porpoise were spotted near Scarborough, and white-beakeddolphins were feeding off Whitby in August. Fishermen near Whitby in August must havebeen amazed when a great humpbank whale rubbed itself against their boat for an hour!In another age, and in a different sea, a whale died and sank to the seabed. The seaexisted in the Pliocene epoch- about 4 million years ago - and covered local parts of eastSuffolk: it laid down the familiar shelly seabed that we call the Red Crag, and also theNorwich and Coralline Crags. The ten-metre carcase became fossilised in a geologicaldeposit called the Chillesford Clay, and the huge bones were only discovered when clayfor the Aldeburgh brickworks was being dug from a pit near Kiln Wood. The Chillesfordwhale lived and died in the extinct Crag Sea, and its discovery put the hamlet into themedia headlines - for a brief moment!Ref: Cetacean Report: British WildlifeLaurie ForsythContributedwww.villagevoices.org.ukDecember 2012 page 25

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MimiAn entertaining grey and white kitten namedMimi is leading volunteers at an animal charity amerry dance. With striking amber eyes, long slimbody, pointed face and large ears the mystery cat,thought to be about 17 weeks old, behaves like acircus animal, leaping straight from the floor onto the shoulders of whoever is looking after her,then stays there, purring.The kitten walked into a house in Cransfordtowards the end of October and was taken in byCats Protection. A local vet found she has amicrochip which is one of a batch used inRomania but so far the charity has been unable totrace her owner. There was doubt over how Mimientered the country so she was taken into aquarantine cattery, where she was vaccinatedDo you recognise Mimi?against rabies.The charity wants anyone who thinks they may know how Mimi came to be wandering inCransford, near Framlingham to contact them on 01728 723499. Donations towards hercare will also be gratefully received. The address of the branch is 28 Double Street,Framlingham, IP13 9BN. Our website address is: www.framandsax.cats.org.uk.Sara TurleyHollesley Stores – development updateWhilst little can be observed from The Street, other than trucks delivering materials andmen in high viz waistcoats, there has been much progress over the past month. The entirerear wall of the shop has been removed and temporarily replaced by timber boarding.New power supplies have been commissioned and the existing shop circuits completelyreplaced. A new stockroom has been constructed following the same depth of the newextension and will provide substantial auxiliary stock storage.We have encountered a number of design andregulatory issues but nevertheless, we are broadlyprogressing according to plan and expect to beginopening sections of the new build in the comingweeks. Please look out for posters giving moredetailed updates. Finally, weare exceptionally grateful for our customers’ ongoingsupport and patience and are still planning tocomplete all works without closing the store.Chris ClementContributedwww.villagevoices.org.ukDecember 2012 page 27

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WiFi at Hollesley Village HallHollesley village hall now has its own free high-speed WiFi system! It has beenprovided by Buzcom and was installed free of charge.This is part of the roll-out of its FibreWiFiBroadband service throughout the Wilfordpeninsula.The WiFi system can be accessed anywherewithin the village hall and is for use byindividuals, clubs and organisations that usethe hall. It will also be available to thosehiring the hall for parties or other functions. Itis password-protected, but access details will bereadily provided at the time of hiring.If you have any queries, contact Danny on 410477 or danny.bethell@btinternet.com.Danny BethellLions ClubAfter a short season of highly successful car boot sales, held onBudgens car park (these will be resumed during Spring nextyear) December will be another busy month for the Lions Clubof Woodbridge & District. Not only will we be fund raising, wealso get the opportunity to spend some of the money you havedonated over the last 6 months! Just before Christmas we willdeliver up to 200 food parcels in Woodbridge and thesurrounding district, to those whom we believe will appreciate afew extra goodies at Christmas. The recipients are mainly thoseliving by themselves, often elderly, in remote housing and without their own transport. Weknow from our experience just how much a few extras can mean at Christmas. The projectrequires a lot of planning – the obvious fund raising, ordering, buying and collection ofthe goods, making up the parcels and of course delivery. All this Woodbridge and DistrictLions Club do on an entirely voluntary basis and we know from the many letters of thanksreceived it is a very worthwhile community project. If you would like to know more aboutthe Lions give us a ring on 0845 866820, contact us through www.woodbridgelions.org.ukor come have a chat with us - we will be in the Turban Centre, Woodbridge on Saturday1st December.Mike Curtis Lions Club of Woodbridge & Districtwww.villagevoices.org.ukDecember 2012 page 29

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Greetings from the Mission at BoytonYou are His ChildHe holds out His hands – see thenailprints?What more can His love do or say?You are His child – hear him asking:‘Why do you turn away?Perhaps God has blessed you with richesAnd now they mean more than His love?You are His child – hear Him asking:‘What about riches above?’Perhaps someone spoke most unkindly,And so you felt hurt or betrayed?You are His child – hear Him asking:‘Won’t you let healing be made?’Perhaps circumstances have cropped up,And drawn you away from His care?You are His child – hear Him asking:Isn’t there room for me there?Perhaps you have simply just drifted,And lost your first love and your zeal?You are His child – hear Him asking:‘Won’t you come back, let me heal?’Perhaps in your heart you still love Him,And want to return – don’t know how?You are His child – hear Him asking:‘Just come to Me, why not now?He holds out His hands, see the nailprints?What more can His love do or say?You are His child – hear Him asking:‘Do you love me? – be mine todayJesus said: I am the Light of the world.Therefore we are His lights in the world.Those that face the Light will never walk indarkness.Our preachers in December are: 2nd Steve Dart(Hollesley), 9th Philip Hunt (Bredfield),16th Paul Brown (Feering), 23rd ChristmasService Les Wright (Debenham), 30th SteveDart (Hollesley).Our services start 3pm, followed by aFellowship tea. Transport if required can bearranged.Every Blessing to you all,Steve and Lynda Dart 411876Slate engraving at Shingle StreetCheryl Graywww.villagevoices.org.ukDecember 2012 page 31

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Suffolk Punch Trust Heritage GardenThere was a flood oflocal and topicalquestions atGardeners’ QuestionTime at the SuffolkPunch Trust on October19th. The panel wasun-fazed andsometimes offered astimulating variety ofsolutions to problemsand queries.The finger foodprovided by Judith atthe café was predictably delicious. Hopefully, the evening did raise awareness of thegarden and its purpose to provide a home for Suffolk plants, shrubs and fruit trees.On the same Friday, Kyson School came and harvested the vegetables in the rain. Therewas excitement amongst someof the children when the potatoes came to light.Unfortunately a few of them were on the prongs of their forks!Miggie WyllieDoes your group require funding?If you are involved with a community group in yourarea, a grant from The Suffolk Foundation could help tosupport your cause. The Suffolk Foundation currently has two very different funds thatare open for applications:The Transforming Suffolk Fund has grants of up to £5,000 available for community andvoluntary groups and social enterprises to carry out projects in Suffolk. Your projectshould be based on one of the four themes. These are safe, healthy and inclusivecommunities, a vibrant economy, a greener Suffolk, and work and life skills. There is noclosing date as there are frequent panels. Creating the Greenest County can offer grants ofup to £25,000 for voluntary and community groups who wish to deliver community basedcarbon reduction projects that are visionary and forward thinking in line with the GreenestCounty mission. You can find all details including application forms, guidelines anddeadline dates on The Suffolk Foundation’s website www.suffolkfoundation.org.uk or youcan phone Sue Wright on 01473 786917 discuss your application or talk about yourideas.www.villagevoices.org.ukDecember 2012 page 33

Merry Christmas! The Place has now been running inHollesley for nearly a year, and in that time we hopethat we have become an important part of the village forthe young people and theirfamilies.During 2012 we have run a range of themed eveningsand have gradually been able to increase the equipmentand activities that we can offer to the young people on aweekly basis. We have a great regular group who we see most weeks, but if you are ofhigh school age and have notbeen before, or not for a whilethen please come down and seeus. We have Christmas themedsessions planned for each weekin December and we would loveto see any new faces. We parkthe bus in the village hall orplaying field car parks and aimto make it a space for all youngpeople to come to spend time Here’s what we look like and the Just 42 bus.with friends, have fun and beyourselves.Our dates for December:5th December 6-8pm - Classic Christmas Film (may finish slightly late!)12th December 5-6:30pm – Ginger Night19th December 6-8pm – Christmas PartyYou can find regular updates about The Place on Facebook(www.facebook.com/ThePlaceMYC) or Twitter (@ThePlaceMYC)We hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas and look forward to seeing some newmembers in the New Year.Neil & Beth (The Place’s Youth Workers)200 Club WinnersWinners for recent 200 Club draws are as follows:Sept: 1st - Ann Bond, 2nd - Helen Saagi, 3rd - Ray Whiffin,4th - Alan McBurnieOct:1st - Megan Hallett, 2nd - Wendy Adams, 3rd - Kate Eagle,4th - Pam DewingYou can view a list of all winners at tinyurl.com/hollesleywinners.Thank you all for your support in raising funds for tower repairs.Fred StentifordCheryl GrayPage 34 December 2012www.villagevoices.org.uk

ContributedHollesley Gardening ClubFirst a correction; for reasons beyond our control themeetings will not be on the first Thursday of themonth after all, but as near as possible to the thirdThursday. Programmes for the winter season and the2013 summer will be available at the January meeting,or just possibly at the Christmas Extravaganza. Yes, tocelebrate Christmas the Gardening club is organising aChristmas wreath-making party in the Village hall foreveryone. We will learn how to make a festive wreath and go home with our wreath andthe knowledge of how to make more if we like. Hollesley front doors will be second tonone this year. Refreshments will be available and all the details are on the poster (seebelow). Note that you will need to phone in your intention to come (Sue 411758). Thereis already a lot of interest and the fee is the same for all, including members.Gardening Tips for December:Now is the time to catch up on all the boring tasks you have been avoiding all year!Pots and Taps: Protect from frost by wrapping insulation around them, bubble wrap isideal.Paths: Clear of moss and lichen to avoid slipping.Greenhouse: Clean and wrap with bubble wrap. If you do not want to insulate the wholegreenhouse make a smaller ‘house’ within to offer some protection or just cover plantswith a few sheets of old newspaper.Flowers: Mulch around hellebores toprotect the delicate blooms from rain.Containers: Raise containers on feet orbricks to protect from wet and cold. Lagwith bubble wrap, hessian or fleece if notfrost proof. Remove debris regularly toprevent pests. Brighten up dull pots withwinter pansies and heathers.Fruit Trees: Prune established apple andpear trees. Keep the centre of the tree fairlyopen to allow air to circulate freely. Ensureany crossing or rubbing branches are cutout. Check stored fruit and discard anyshowing signs of rotting or it will ruin yourentire crop.Vegetables: Harvest leeks, brussel sprouts(from the bottom up), carrots, parsnips (aftera frost) and winter cabbages.Jane Stearn and Sue Burtonwww.villagevoices.org.ukDecember 2012 page 35

Remembering June Pottlefounder member of Hollesley WIJune lived for many years in Hollesley. She wasborn in Oulton Broad in 1930. When her father wasemployed at Hollesley Bay Colony in 1944 thefamily moved to Woodbridge Walk. June left schoolat 14 and trained at Pitman’s Secretarial College fora year. After learning shorthand and typing sheworked at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheriesat Melton, and later at the Land Registry where sheworked in a typing pool along with her friend PamCharity.June quickly settled down into village life and wentalong with her mother to be part of the newly formed WI in the village. At 15 she was afounder member, surely one of the youngest to join? She became a member of the WIChoir which entered competitions and won several cups and remained amember of the WI for many years, until prevented by ill health.At 16 June made a record of Danny Boy at Butlin’s Holiday Camp. She later often sang itto her grandchildren. June would often cycle to Woodbridge with friends to go to dancesthere. She played rummy with friends and enjoyed a drink at the Shepherd and Dog,especially later on with her husband Bobby. She sold poppies for the British Legion andreceived a certificate from them in recognition for many years of service. June soon mether future husband Bobby, who was a neighbour, and in the Army at the time. They weremarried at Hollesley Church in 1950 and lived with June’s parents. Their two childrenwere born, Carol in 1952 and Stephen in 1955, and they moved to Moorlands.June worked at the old Hollesley School as a kitchen assistant, and later in the newschool built in 1972. June and Bobby enjoyed holidays in Brighton staying with relations,Betty and Ron. Bobby became ill in 1998 and June cared for him at home, helped by hersister-in-law Pam. Bobby died in 2003 and in 2006 June moved first into SeckfordAlmshouses, then to a home in Eye, and finally in 2008 to Crabbe Street. She was alwayspleased to see visitors there, especially her family who visited her often. She alwaysthanked those who visited her. The home looked after her very well too and her familyappreciate all that was done to make June comfortable and happy.June leaves 5 grandchildren: Maxine, Shaun, Daniel, Lily and Robbie, and 2 greatgrandsons, Taylor and Finlay. She was very proud of them all and they brought a smile toher face whenever she saw them.Family tributeContributedPage 36 December 2012www.villagevoices.org.uk

Morning mistDear Editor,Just thought this was a lovely picture. It was taken on my phone when I was outriding in the mist last November at Shingle Street.Jane Baker, HollesleyBettaprint • Design • Print • Digitalw ood bri d g e l imit edTo allhave a Wonderful & Happy Christmasfrom all at Bettaprint01394 386628 • bettaprint@unicombox.co.uk1 Carlow Mews Church Street WOODBRIDGE Suffolk IP12 1EAwww.villagevoices.org.ukDecember 2012 page 37

Cheryl GrayNotes from Hollesley ParishCouncil1 st NovemberJane Mercer, District Councillor, stated the Council is debtfreedue to various measures that have been undertaken.Sharing resources with Waveney has made the difference butnow, fewer people do more work. She asked to be informed ofany resulting problems.Alde and Ore river walls assessment has been completed. Acolour-coded map has been produced showing priority areas for work to be done in fromone to fifty years depending on the number of people living behind the walls, the amountof water abstracted and the local amenities. A prioritization list will be completed by theNew Year. Funding from the Environment Agency and private sources will be needed toprotect 42 Km for around £7 million.Hedges Councillor Alan Shelcott asked about overgrown hedges, and was told that allfarmers and landowners should be maintaining their hedges, now and over the winter.Affordable Housing Councillor Chris Walker asked whether money was now availablefor the Affordable Houses planned for the Bloors Development. The District Councillorsaid that more money was now available and a contract had been agreed.Clerks report The handover has been completed to the new Clerk, Gill Whiffin who hasalready been on several courses. The Chairman and members welcomed her, while alsothanking Noelle Gore, who has been an excellent Clerk and is standing by to offer advice.Vacancy for a Councillor to be advertised following the resignation of AngelaLawrence.Allotments Most rents have been paid. There are 5 vacant allotments available to localresidents. Please apply to the Clerk 07780 642512Recreation playing field play equipment should all be repaired by 17th November. Theperimeter fencing will be removed as it is not necessary and needs constant maintenance.Cemetery railings are made and gates should be hung by Christmas.Community-led Neighbourhood Plan Councillor Barnard attended this course. In futurethe Parish Council will be able to agree certain development orders without going toDistrict. A simple application only will be required although Suffolk Coastal Officers willsupport and assist the Parish Council if necessary.Link Bus Some users have found this to have been less satisfactory recently. Villagersshould inform Councillor Chris Walker if they have had problems, giving exact times andsituations: 077 477 44171 during office hours, or c.walker846@btinternet.comMatters to report Narrow curb on Page’s Hill restricts vehicles passing each other,+ asthe road is too narrow. There are pot holes in Bushey Lane and large puddles of standingwater at Bussock Corner and towards Red Tiles.Next meeting of Hollesley Parish Council is Thursday December13th at 7.30pm inHollesley Village Hall. All are welcome to attend.Helen MacleodPage 38 December 2012www.villagevoices.org.uk

Local ContactsHollesley Village Hall Bookings VacancyBoyton Village Hall Bookings Kay Lane 410361Hollesley School Lynne Wright (Headteacher) 411616Welcome Club Marian Collins 411262Hollesley Womens Institute Gina Forsyth 411727Mothers Union Pat Fleetwood 410409Hollesley Players Becs Hudson 410352Whist Drives Jill Cocksedge 411108Hollesley Bowls Club Roy Winchester 411564Indoor Bowls Nigel Smith 411549Hollesley Badminton Club Chris Andrews 411126Junior Soccer Keith Banthorp 01473 737474Judo Club Julie Jolliffe 4104831 st Sutton Brownies Sonja Patterson 420576Hollesley Pre-school Vince Ogilvie 410492Suffolk Link Bus Sadie 0845 604 1802Hollesley Gardening Club Sylvia Wade 411526Hollesley Parish Council Dennis Driver (Chairman) 411707Gill Whiffin (Clerk) 07780 642512Boyton Parish Council Richard Jesty (Chairman) 410055Ray Cooke (Clerk) 411362Sutton Heath Parish Council Kate Fradd-Walker (Clerk) 410058County Councillor Andrew Reid 07545 423799District Councillor Jane Marson 07771 608376Hollesley Bay Day Centre Audrey Shelcott 411776Community Police Officer PC Andy Warne 01473 613500Police Community Support Officer Krista Robertson 101Hollesley Commons Nick Mason 411150Community Car Service Janet Gardiner 01473 630866www.villagevoices.org.ukDecember 2012 page 39