November - Village Voices

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

November diaryRegular eventsMondays Yoga, 7.30pm, Hollesley Village Hall Elly Lloyd 412053Mothers’ Union, 1.30pm, Bawdsey Village Hall Pat Fleetwood 410409Tuesdays Welcome Club, 2pm Marian Collins 411262Hollesley Bay Day Centre Audrey Shelcott 411776Mobile Library – 9 th and 23 rd NovemberWednesdays Edward Bear Club, 1.30–2.30pm Stella Moore 411749Badminton, 8pm Chris Andrews 411126Thursdays Judo Club Julie Jolliffe 410483Parent & Toddler Group Kerry Simoes 411603Mobile Police Station, 8.45–9.45amWomens’ Institute, 7.30pm – 11th November Gina Forsyth 411727SundaysSunday Shape Up, 10–11am, Hollesley Village HallTable tennis, 4–5pm, Boyton Village Hall Andrew Cassy 411720Dates for your diaryFriday Nov 5 th Boyton Bonfire, 6.30pm, Fireworks 7pmSaturday Nov 6 th Coffee morning, Boyton Village Hall, 10.30amSaturday Nov 6 th Coffee morning,Alderton Village Hall, 10amSunday Nov 7 th Suffolk Wildlife Trust Working Party, 9.30am, Nick Mason 411150Sunday Nov 7 th Local talent contest, 3pm, Shottisham ChurchWednesday Nov 10 th Copy deadline December Village VoicesSat & Sun Nov 13 th /14 th National Trust Sutton Hoo Christmas Fair, 11am–4pmSaturday Nov 20 th Talk by Robert Simper, Hollesley Village Hall, 6.30pmSaturday Nov 20 th Shottisham Christmas Bazaar, 2pmWednesday Nov 24 th Open Day, Hollesley School, 1.30–3pmFri & Sat Nov 26 th /27 th Suffolk Punch Trust Christmas Bazaar, 10am–4pmSaturday Nov 27 th Hollesley Pre-school Christmas Bazaar, 2–4.30pmSaturday Nov 27 th Christmas Coffee Morning, Sutton Memorial Hall, 10amSaturday Nov 27 th Table top sale,Alderton Village Hall, 10amSaturday Nov 27 th Orford Chistmas Christmas FayreSunday Nov 28 th Pub Quiz, Shepherd & Dog, 8pmTo have your event listed here, please contactDebbie Pipe on 01394 411976 or email diary@villagevoices.org.ukNovember 2010 page 2www.villagevoices.org.uk

From the EditorDear friends,November, month of memories; foreverheralding the red poppies ofRemembrance Day. This edition has twospecial features with wartime connections.Our cover photo is of local hero, RoyRavenhill. A remarkable account byLaurie Forsyth, (p.10-12) tells of Roy'sgruelling Second World War experiencesas a Japanese PoW. Roy’s 90th birthdayhappens to fall on 1st November, so wetrust he will enjoy this commemorativeedition and accept all our very goodwishes for his special birthday.Neil Hunt salutes the singular ‘GraceSpitfire’, (p.4-6) so often seen and heardabove us in the local skies. What an iconicwartime symbol the Spitfire remains tothis day and how poignant that CarolynGrace should have become her pilot. Thisaircraft's maiden flight in 1944 wasThe Grace Spitfire in flight.undertaken by one of the many femalepilots of the war effort. These unsung women courageously delivered the new machinesdirect from the factory to airfields around the country; Carolyn Grace embodies theirspirit.There will be fireworks and a bonfire in Boyton village on Friday 5 November. (p.37)Robert Simper is generously giving a talk in aid of the Church Tower Appeal at HollesleyVillage Hall, on Saturday 20th November. (p.36)The Village Voices team now has three editors, who each prepare editions throughout theyear. Next month Helen Macleod will again take over the reins for the December edition.Cheryl GrayRob ClaxtonOn going to press we have learned of the tragic deaths of Kevin Ruffles of ParsonsHill and Matthew Skeet of Melton. We send our deepest condolences to theirfamilies and friends; know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Cover photo: Roy Ravenhill, nearly seventy years after his ordeal.Editor Helen Macleod, ColytonThe Street, Hollesley, IP12 3QUEmail editor @villagevoices.org.ukAdvertising Mike AdamsTel 01394 411422Email mja@ sandlings.co.ukCopy deadline for December issue of Village Voices is Wednesday 10th Novemberwww.villagevoices.org.uk November 2010 page 3

The ‘Grace Spitfire’The Grace Spitfire, which is based at Bentwaters near Woodbridge, regularly flies in theskies above Hollesley with that distinctive roar coming from the Rolls Royce Merlinengine. Flown by Carolyn Grace, its owner, this Spitfire was an MK9 originally.Arguably the finest and most iconic aircraft ever built it brings a lump to most peoplesthroats when heard flying overhead, still now, seventy years after the Battle of Britain.Neil HuntCarolyn Grace with her SpitfireBuilt in Castle Bromwich in 1943, it is one of only a few twin-seaters still flying. Ofcourse it started its life as a single-seater and in 1951 was converted to the twin cockpitsit has now. Early in 1944 it was flown from the factory to an airfield in west Sussex byone of the many women who delivered any newly built machines - mainly due to a lackof male pilots who were all serving in action around Britain. These women fought hard toconquer what was a male domain and were looked down upon by many pilots who couldnot understand how a young woman could fly large bombers such as the Wellington andLancaster, very often single-handed.The one thing that should be noted is that these women sometimes had to deliver as manyas six different aircraft in a week. To guide them, if they were lucky, a leaflet was left inthe cockpit for them to read about the controls and characteristics of the plane they wereabout to attempt to fly. Of course many of these brave women were killed deliveringthese aircraft, having only the minimal experience behind them and navigating withoutradio control using only landmarks to guide them. Cloud cover was often a killer forthem.November 2010 page 4www.villagevoices.org.uk

The Grace Spitfire or ML 407 OUV first saw action over the beaches of Normandy fromits new base with a New Zealand squadron 485 before moving on to a Belgium Squadron349. During the rest of the war it was flown by French, Polish and Norwegian pilots andin total flew 172 active missions with many hits to its name. In 1951 after having thesecond cockpit fitted OUV was sold to the Irish Air Corps and was used as a trainingaircraft where it stayed until the 1970s, before ending up in the Strathallan collection ofvintage aircraft in Scotland. By this time the Spitfire was by no means the aircraft it oncewas - being in pieces, many of them in old tea chests.In 1978 the late Nick Grace, Carolyn’s husband, an engineer and pilot, managed to buythe bits and pieces that were once ML 407, filling up two Pickford removal lorries. Allthese bits and pieces were removed from Scotland to Cornwall where the long andcomplex job of starting to rebuild the once wonderful aircraft would begin.Neil HuntCarolyn prepares to take off in the Grace Spitfire.This painstaking rebuild took over Nick’s life for the best part of the next five years,every spare minute spent lovingly making new panels for damaged ones and replacingany weak or worn parts. The engine, however, was new and so could slot straight in whenthe Spitfire was completed.Eventually in April 1985 the moment of truth arrived and the Rolls Royce engine burstinto life once again, filmed by a camera crew. This was a very emotional time for allconcerned - a dream come true for Nick and Carolyn who flew together that day over thefields of Cornwall watched by the handful of people who had helped with the rebuild.In the summer of 1985 Nick invited Johnny Holten, OUV’s original 1944 New Zealandpilot to fly the Spitfire once again. He travelled from Bishop Auckland N.Z. to do so - anopportunity he probably never thought he would ever have again. Tragically not long afterwww.villagevoices.org.uk November 2010 page 5

this, in October 1988, Nick Grace was killed in a car accident, leaving Carolyn with twoyoung children to bring up.At this point the story of OUV takes on a new twist. Because of her love for Nick and theSpitfire that they had built together, Carolyn learnt how to fly it, making her first soloflight at White Waltham Airfield on the 17th July 1990, a truly incredible achievement.Once again this flight was filmed not only from the ground but also from inside thecockpit.Nowadays, as well as flying the aircraft over the Hollesley area Carolyn takes part inmany air shows all over the country keeping the memory of the Spitfire and her latehusband alive. She is a courageous lady and for me she is flying one of the mostwonderful aircraft ever to 'Grace the skies'.ContributedNext time yousee and hearthat wonderfulsound aboveyou, just spare athought for thehistory and allthat hard workand dedicationthat made itpossible for usall to enjoy thisremarkableSpitfire.There are DVD and video recordings of the story of this Spitfire called the Perfect Ladyand Going Solo. For anyone with an interest in aircraft these recordings are a must andcan be found on the Grace Spitfire ML407 web page on the internet.Neil Hunt.The 'Grace Spitfire' in flightA PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LANDWith the Revd Janice Leaver & Mr Richard Wilson14th - 23rd November 2011A comprehensive 10-day pilgrimage based in Jerusalem and Galilee. Further detailsfrom Mr Richard Wilson, tel. 01728 688546,email: mail@richard-c-wilson.com or from your parish church.November 2010 page 6www.villagevoices.org.uk

Iona BallenyHollesley School welcomes Mr FieldAs you may already know we have a new teacher in school, Mr Field. He is teachingYears 2/3 with Mrs Yates and is loving it here.When he was younger he lived in Shropshire on afarm in the countryside with no one around for onemile! He went to a primary school at Richards Castle,which only had 30 pupils. And we thought our schoolwas tiny! He went to a high school called Leominsterin Herefordshire.Before he was a teacher he used to be a farm worker,agricultural journalist and a teaching assistant. Hebecame a teacher because he thought it was aprivilege to work with young people and to helpthem learn.Mr Field has lots of good ideas for exciting things todo. One day he emailed Mrs Wright saying he had aMr Field at Hollesley School bizarre dream and he kept thinking of building an airraidshelter. Then Mrs Wright emailed back sayingdreams might become a reality! So we are going to get an air-raid shelter (actually a pighut). So now Mr Field is looking forward to helping us build the Anderson air-raidshelter on our field as part of our topic subject World War II. He likes topic workbecause you can pull other subjects into it so Mr. Field is really excited about it. Thewhole school is going to get involved in digging the foundations and putting ourAnderson shelter together. Whilewe are building it we will be doinga range of other subjects such asdesign technology, science andmaths (measuring perimeter andarea, weighing soil dug out and lotsmore).Mr. Field’s favourite sport isfootball (that’s probably why heruns a football club!) But hedoesn’t mind playing other sports.He is married and has two children.One is nine years old and is a boycalled George and the other is aHow exciting it is to build an Anderson Shelter!six-year-old girl called Bethan. Welcome to Hollesley, Mr Field!PS Our shelter should be in place by the time you read this and you are welcome tocome and have a look. Luke Coates and Tabitha ChapmanCheryl Graywww.villagevoices.org.uk November 2010 page 7

From Ruth, our Team VicarIt’s hard to believe that it is as much as eight monthssince I came to live in Hollesley yet, thanks to thewarm welcome I have received, in some ways itfeels much longer, especially now the summer hasgone and the nights are drawing in. It is an excitingtime for the churches too, with our new Edward BearClub at Hollesley Church now well under way andchildren’s ‘Messy Church’ activities planned for halftermand Christmas holidays. Each Wednesdayduring term-time, mums and young children,sometimes a gran, gather in church at 1.30 for a shortstory, a prayer and a song, always with enthusiasticpercussion accompaniment! Then it’s time for tea (orcoffee), yummy biscuits, craft activities, toys andchat. I don’t know who enjoys it more – them or me!In another new venture, once a month on a Sundayevening at 5pm, a group of people come together foran hour of informal Christian music-making, prayerand readings. The next session is on Sunday 14thNovember and all are welcome – no prior musicalknowledge or talent is required but feel welcome tobring an instrument to play.New things are happening but if there’s somethingyou’d like to ask about, we are holding an ExploreYour Church event on Saturday 13th November from10am until 1pm. Come and enjoy a cup of Fairtradecoffee or tea and a piece of cake; chat with the vicar;browse the baptism and marriage registers; explorethe church and churchyard. The church is open everyday and always there for you to use whether as aquiet, peaceful space in the middle of a busy day orfor important life-events. Many people think that thechurch receives financial support from thegovernment: this is not the case. Nor does the Churchof England receive significant income frominvestments. Each parish has to raise sufficientmoney to fund the work of the church amongst thepeople of the parish – in other words to pay for aminister. If you would like to support the work of thechurch in Hollesley, please come along to our eventand make a regular or one-off donation, which will bevery gratefully received.Ruth HatchettAll Saints Church HollesleyHollesley ChurchGift DayExplore the churchEnjoy a cup of coffeeChat with the vicarBrowse theregistersMake a donationSaturday 13thNovember10am – 1pmCheryl GrayNovember 2010 page 8www.villagevoices.org.uk

Day Boyton Hollesley Other Places11.00 P.F. 9.30 R.H.Morning Praise Holy CommunionAll Age Service7 th Nov3 rd Sundaybefore Advent14 th NovRemembranceSunday21 st NovChrist the King28 th NovAdvent Sunday10.50 R.H.Act ofRemembrance& HolyCommunion4.00pm R.H.MemoriesService6.30pm R.H.Advent Carolsby Candlelight9.30 D.L.Holy Communion& Act ofRemembrance5.00pm R.H.9.30 Sutton11.00 Alderton,Bromeswell6.30pm Bawdsey,Shottisham9.30 Bawdsey10.50 Ramsholt,Sutton’Sing to the Lord’11.00 Peninsula Team Serviceand Commissioning of Lay Eldersat Hollesley, led by Archdeacon Judy Hunt9.30 R.H.Holy Communion9.30 Shottisham11.00 Bawdsey,Bromeswell,Ramsholt6.30pm SuttonR.H. – Rev’d Ruth Hatchett, D.L. – Canon David LoweL.C. – Lydia Calvesbert, Reader P.F. – Pat Fleetwood, Lay ElderWEEKDAY SERVICESWednesday12pm Sutton1.30pm All Saints Hollesley,Edward Bear ClubThursday 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, Communion2nd 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 411517www.villagevoices.org.uk November 2010 page 9

Roy’s story: 1941 – 1946Roy Ravenhill, Gunner: 35 Reg, 89 Battery, Royal ArtilleryIf ever a man was a survivor, that man isRoy Ravenhill of Parsons Hill, Hollesley.A popular and well-known figure in thevillage with a ready smile, his wartimestory is truly humbling, as is his desire toremember and honour lost comrades – andeven to talk about hellish experiences andhorrors the rest of us daren’t dwell on.Here is Roy's story.Gunner Roy RavenhillContributedAfter basic training at Blandford in 1941and then training on Bofors and Pom Pomanti-aircraft guns at various camps, I wassent to 35 Regiment, 89 Battery RoyalArtillery in Middlesborough. Two dayslater, we took a troop train to Gourock inScotland, and embarked on the Empress ofScotland: another two days saw us as partof a Royal and Merchant Navy convoy thathad sailed up from Liverpool.At sea, we learned we were bound for Iraqor Iran to provide air defence for oilinstallations. When we arrived at Freetown,West Africa we were informed that Japanhad entered the war. Eventually, wereached the Maldives, and headed for ourchanged destination: Singapore. Despitebombs from Japanese aircraft falling allaround, we made it safely to port.Next day, we took our trucks and gunseighty miles up-country into Malaya toprotect the RAF aerodrome at Kluang. Wewitnessed wave upon wave of Japanesebombers and fighters passing overhead tobomb Singapore. The following day, wereturned to Singapore, and arrived in themiddle of a monsoon downpour. Heavyconcentrations of Japanese bomberstargeted the docks, and flames and flareslit the city at night.Ordered to defend the docks, we loadedour guns and equipment onto barges andcrossed the harbour. Having unloadedeverything, we were then ordered toreload it all onto a 7,000-ton coaster,because we were going to Java. Five hourslater, Japanese planes bombed andmachine-gunned us. The ship shuddered.Still moving ahead, she began to submergelike a submarine, and we were ordered toabandon ship.Later, we were picked up by another shipand taken to Dutch Sumatra, and a Britishship then took us to Batavia in DutchJava. There, we set up our guns to defendthe airport whilst Japanese aircraftcratered the runway with bombs. Javafollowed Singapore and Sumatra intocapitulation. With nowhere to go andwithout transport, our senior officersdecided there wasn't any point in carryingon.Our first six months as labouring POWs inBatavia gave us a taste of Japanese guards.We were then shipped to Singapore, andmarched aboard a large cargo ship, theNovember 2010 page 10www.villagevoices.org.uk

ContributedSingapore Maru. Then began a long,nightmare voyage to Japan aboard thewallowing coaster, just one of many 'hellships' used to transport PoWs.With Roy’s permission, I have omitted mostof the frightful detail in his notes: it isenough to know that the prisoners werestarving, with malaria, beri beri, denguefever, dysentery and other diseases runningrife. They were seasick, and packedtogether in stifling holds. Every day aboutten dead men were tipped into the sea.It was night, and snowing when we arrivedat Ube in Japan. We stood on the freezingdock in our lightweight tropical clothes asRoy (left) in Durban, with his friend Ackroid ,who later died in a PoW camp.Japanese officers and guards ran aroundscreaming Speedo! before we weremarched to a coalmine that extendedbeneath the sea, 1,000 steps below ground.So began our three years of slave labour inthe cold, wet, half-lit labyrinth of tunnels,where we toiled to boost the output ofJapanese miners. Bashings by guards wereroutine. Daily rations dwindled, but moreand more coal was demanded from eachweakening man – eight tons per man pershift! The brutal years passed very slowly.Then, in 1945 the Americans bombednearby factories. The guards becameworried, and talked in whispers to eachother. A lad heard one say What is atomic?We knew something big had happened.Rumours, rumours , rumours. We couldn’tsleep, even though we were used to thefleas and bugs.And then, one wonderful morning, BritishArmy Reveille sounded! We rushed outsideand found the gates open and all the guardsand their Japanese officers gone.Our officers took command, saying RedCross food parcels would be dished out –but we must use them sparingly to avoidtrouble with our starved stomachs.American B-52’s flew overhead, withbomb doors open and crews waving asthey parachuted vital supplies into thecamp: boots, American uniforms, a shortwaveradio - and powders to deal withfleas and bugs. We all had a bath, a cup oftea, and put our very skinny limbs into thevery large boots and uniforms. We said,So what? We’re free!We were repatriated via the Philippines,Canada, and finally New York, where weboarded the Queen Mary. As she slowlypassed the Statue of Liberty a blizzard oftickertape erupted from the skyscrapers,with sirens and hooters blaring – a sightand sound I will never forget. On board,we got fitter and fitter, and then, justbefore breakfast one day, the shout wentup, England!Later, we disembarked at Southampton,and I made my way home to Rugeley inwww.villagevoices.org.uk November 2010 page 11

Staffordshire. After Christmas 1946, I wentto the town Employment Exchange. Theyoffered me a job in the coalmines! I didn’ttake it.Years of maltreatment have left a permanentlegacy. Roy has had three operations onvaricose veins in his legs caused by endlesslyclimbing steps in the cold, wet mine. All histeeth have been removed as a result ofprolonged malnutrition, and he has chronicbronchitis due to years of damp, and the coaldust in the mine. His smile, however, is aswarm as ever!Laurie ForsythThe Pacific Star medal, one of threemedals received by Roy.Website updateContributedThe Village Voices website (www.villagevoices.org.uk) continues tobe updated on a regular basis, adding to the news and articles thatcan be found in our excellent monthly magazine.The photo galleries showing winter’s snowy pictures and thespring landscapes proved to be a tremendous success. Autumn isnow here, with trees changing colour, mushrooms and toadstoolsappearing everywhere, and the sound of rutting bucks in the air. Soit’s another opportunity for you to contribute to the website. If you haveany seasonal digital photographs, why not send them in to me so that they can beincluded in the latest collection?We are also looking for photographs taken on the walks listed in the 20 Walks in theDeben Peninsula book. Any shots of wildlife or landscapewould be very welcome. Please see the website homepage formore details.If you have any suggestions how the website might beenhanced, please e-mail me at danny.bethell@btinternet.com.Alternatively, contact Helen, Rob, Cheryl or anyone else on themagazine editorial team, and I’m sure they would bedelighted to pass on your suggestions to me.Danny BethellNovember 2010 page 12www.villagevoices.org.uk

Nick MasonDevil’s Snare at BawdseyI used to think that the Thorn Apple was a very rare plant in England – one turned up inmy previous Hollesley garden years ago, during a hot summer. In fact it was in the pressbecause it was considered so rare but had turned up in a few similar situations. It was abeautiful plant but the sort that a lot of parents would remove because of its toxicity. Ilooked it up in both of the Suffolk floras and it appears to be quite local in variouslocations.In September, while on the cliffs atBawdsey, I came across a field with morethan 400 plants in it and the whole lifecycle showing from recently emergedseedlings to fully-grown plants withflowers and mature seedpods. Theseflowers were purple but more commonlythey are white.J K Rowling gave it the name Devil’sSnare in the Harry Potter books, but it doesnot fit in with the reality as in the book itprefers the dark and the damp. In Americait is known as Jimson Weed butThorn Apple plant with flower occasionally as Loco Weed because ofwhat it can do to humans and otheranimals.In fact Thorn Apple is a member of theSolanaceae, the group of plants thatincludes Belladonna (Henbane) and othernightshades but also potato, tomato andaubergine. All of the family producealkaloids and it is these that are toxic.Just as some of the family can be readilyeaten so some, including Thorn Apple, canbe used as a herbal medicine. In thecorrect quantities they can be used forrelieving pain. Interestingly, no one seemssure where the plant originated – somesources say it is from Central or SouthAmerica while there is also the possibilityit came from Asia.The plants were growing by a field ofparsnips - so I hope that they don’t getmixed up with the crop and sold in Chris’sshop!Nick MasonThorn Apple fruit with seedswww.villagevoices.org.uk November 2010 page 13Nick Mason

The Peninsula PracticeSurgery opening hoursDid you know the Peninsula Practice isopen to patients for 80 hours per week!Surgery Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayAlderton01394 411641Orford01394 450315HollesleyVillage HallSuttonMemorial Hall8.30–2.30 8.30–2.30 8.30–6.00 8.30–6.00 8.30–6.008.30–7.30 1.30–6.00 8.30–1.00 8.30–1.00 8.30–1.002.00–5.15 Visit our website for up to date informationwww.thepeninsulapractice.co.uk5.00–6.00 There will be no clinics at Sutton on Monday 25 th ,October and Monday 1 st NovemberFlu Clinics — If you are eligible for the seasonal flu jab, please contact thesurgery to make an appointment as soon as possible.Boyton Village Hall SurgeryAfter much deliberation the partners havedecided not to recommence Boyton surgery.This informed decision has been made dueto the falling numbers attending this surgery.There is no access to patient’s computerisedmedical records and the building does notlend itself to treating patients in an appropriatemanner. In these current times we haveto consider patients’ needs and the clinicalconditions in which they are treated.medicines need at least 15 months shelf life.For further clarification on what you can donateplease speak to one of our dispensers.The surgery session on a Wednesdaymorning at Orford has been extended toaccommodate more patients and we arenow pleased to offer a range of earlier andlater appointments. We also feel that all ourpatients have access to our better equippedmain surgeries at Orford, Hollesley or Alderton.InterCare (Medical aid for Africa) Pleasereturn your unwanted prescription medicinesto the surgery and help InterCare sendsurplus medicines to sub-Saharan Africa. AllNovember 2010 page 14www.villagevoices.org.uk

Hollesley Allotment & Leisure GardeningAssociationAngela LawrenceOn 21st September 15allotment holders andgardeners gathered at theShepherd and Dog to formthe new association.Keith Burton introducedKaren Kenny, the EastRegion Associationrepresentative and wellknownbroadcaster onRadio Suffolk. She wasable to tell us a great dealabout allotments and howpeople enjoyworking together toimprove them and makethem more productive. SheKeith Burton and Bob Tobin on the allotmentsalso explained that grantsare available for specific purposes, in addition to any maintenance work paid for by therents collected by the Parish Council.Some modern allotments have 21st century facilities, including composting toilets,disabled projects, involvement with schools, and talks and open meetings. Karensuggested that a need should be identified and those present immediately said theprovision of water was the greatest need at Hollesley. No crop can grow without waterand the allotment-holders have to carry it in, which is hard work and time-consuming.Few allotments in the county are without water.There are rules and regulations surrounding allotments and Karen read out theconstitution so that members understood what was and what was not allowed. The newassociation was formed with Keith Burton as Chairman and Sarah Barrowclough asTreasurer. A committee was also formed and anyone else can apply to become a memberin order to play an active part in it.The annual fee is just £5 which includes membership of the National Association andPublic Liability insurance. Allotment-holders and village gardeners can also buy seeds forhalf price, which should soon save them their membership fee.To join the Association contact Keith Burton 411196Helen Macleodwww.villagevoices.org.uk November 2010 page 15

November 2010 page 16www.villagevoices.org.uk

Hollesley WI NovemberIt’s said that it’s never too late to take up anew challenge, and this certainly seemedthe case when a group of enthusiastic WImembers from across East Suffolk gatheredat Hollesley Village Hall to try out theunknown sport of New Age Kurling.Most of those who had volunteered to havea go had no idea what they were in for, butby the end of the session they had pickedup the rudiments of the game. All agreedthat it had been a great deal of fun andwere keen to repeat the experience.Loosely based on ice curling, our coachand founder of the game, JohnBennett, explained that it hadbeen born out of a desire to finda sport to suit his son who hadtragically been disabled by astroke at the age of 25.along with other finalists for the covetedEast versus West Suffolk Darts Trophy.I am pleased to report that East Suffolkwon, so thanks to Gina Forsyth and PamCharity for their part in this success.As Christmas rushes towards us we have abusy and exciting calendar to look forwardto which includes, lunches, shows andshopping trips. Something for everyone!Julie KitsonHis son, who died not longafterwards, had found everythinghe tried beyond his capabilities.After watching ice curling onTV, father and son came up withthe idea of adapting a discus thatcould be used on almost anysurface, to form a competitivegame for disabled and ablebodiedpeople alike.Sport seems to have playeda predominant part in HollesleyWI’s activities this month.The darts squad made apilgrimage to Bury St Edmundsto support our triumphant pairswinners when they competedNew Age Kurling in Hollesley Village HallCheryl Graywww.villagevoices.org.uk October 2010 page 17

Your letters – we are always pleased to hear from youDear Editor,Thank you to everyone who took part inthe Marine Conservation SocietyBeachwatch at Shingle Street on 18th and19th September.As usual, the residents were out in forceand this year were joined by volunteersfrom Woodbridge and a team from WarrenHill Prison, organised by CommunityOfficers Colin Fullwood and Mark Teager.We found significantly less litter than lastyear, which itself was down on previousyears, although it is important to note thatresulting in poisoning and fatal stomachblockages.We also found a significant amount ofdebris from beach fishing; plastic line, baitwrappers, beer cans and plastic bags. Ourmost unusual find was a small plasticcamel with two legs chewed off!Beachwatch is part of an annual UK -widebeach litter survey and clean up, wherevolunteers remove the litter from ameasured area of their local beach,recording every item that they find. Thedata is submitted to the MarineConservation Society who add ournumbers to their national survey, allowingthem to help tackle litter at source and toinfluence changes to laws on disposing ofwaste at sea and treatment at the coast.For more information please contact:www.mcsuk.orgCatherine Lindsay-Davies,Beachwatch OrganiserContributedCollection of beach litter fromShingle Street.last year’s national survey showed a 77%increase in beach litter since 1994.What we noticed at Shingle Street was anincrease in very small pieces of litter suchas rope, plastic and polystyrene. Althoughour beach is certainly looking cleaner,these small pieces are a major threat towildlife as they can be mistaken for food,Dear Editor,Suffolk Historic Churches' TrustSponsored Bicycle RideSaturday 11th SeptemberThis is the 29th year that this event hasbeen held and going by the number ofcyclists I met en-route it is increasing inpopularity. Hollesley Church had 42visiting cyclists. Thanks to those who gavetheir time to welcome them at the churchand to those who so generously sponsoredour cyclists.The amount raised was£247.00, which will be divided betweenHollesley Church and the Suffolk HistoricChurches' Trust.Joan ButcherNovember 2010 page 18www.villagevoices.org.uk

Dear Editor,I am writing to Village Voices from theHollesley Welcome Club to let everyoneknow just how pleased we were to be given£150 from the Hollesley Fete profits and ofcourse to say thank you again to the fetecommittee. A committee meeting willdecide how to use the money to benefit allour members.Marian Collins (Hon. Secretary)Dear Editor,Kevin Foreman and Lucy Culling weremarried on 7th August at All Saints,Hollesley. Our Reception was held at theMillenium Barn, Boyton Hall Farms. Weare going to Australia mid November, forContributedthree weeks’ holiday. Kevin has lived in thevillage all his life, being taught by Judith atschool, (she married us) and works forMortiers farms. I moved to the villagewhen I was 7, so we are both Hollesleypeople! It would be a lovely keepsake forus if we were included in Village Voices.Many Thanks, Lucy ForemanCongratulations to you both from theVillage Voices team. (Editor)Dear Editor,Thanks to everyone who took part in thequarter bulk oil scheme. With over 25,000litres in the group we were able to save upto 2.5ppl as well as the reduced carbon byfewer individual deliveries. This scheme isopen to anyone on the Peninsula and ournext purchase will be after Xmas fordelivery early January. Watch out forfurther details in the December edition.Andrew CassyBoyton Environment Group.Dear Editor,Emily Sproxton and Corrina Mark helda coffee morning at Bawdsey VillageHall on 3rd October and were able tosend Cancer Research a donation for£530.00. A very big thank you is sentwith gratitude to all who came along tohelp or spend.Angela SproxtonDear Editor,Jane, Sophie, Sandra and Christine ofFerry Cottages, Bawdsey would like tothank everyone who attended theMacmillan Coffee Morning. We raised themagnificent sum of £529.22.Yours sincerely,Jane TrickerHollesley Village HallHELP! VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDThe Village Hall Committeeare appealing for volunteers fordecoratingand general maintenancepurposes in the Hall.Please phone Dennis Driver: 411707www.villagevoices.org.uk November 2010 page 19

November 2010 page 20www.villagevoices.org.uk

Angela Lawrence’sSchool shows parents what it can offerEvery parent/carer and pre-school child living within Hollesley School’s catchment areais being invited to a special Open Afternoon later this month so they can see forthemselves what this unique and friendly primary school has to offer.Choosing their child’s school is a priority, says headteacher Lynne Wright, ‘so beforemaking a decision we’d like parents to come and see the school, meet the staff and moreimportantly find out from the children themselves why they enjoy coming here so much.Our small class sizes andfamily atmosphereencourage a co-operativeapproach to learning, wherechildren of all ages andbackgrounds are able toblossom, no matter whattheir talents ordisadvantages may be.All schools are judged onhow well children progress,particularly in English andmaths, but at Hollesleythere’s also an emphasis onChildren in ‘Safari Class’ engaged in sand play.achieving across a muchwider range. They oftenperform in public – whetherit’s with the trumpet band or dance-drama group – and this has given them remarkablepoise and self-confidence. They have also established links with the residents of MaryWarner Homes, so helping them understand recent history and what it means to be elderlyin today’s society.Any parent/carer living in the villages of Hollesley, Shottisham, Sutton, Boyton, Capel StAndrew and Shingle Street are very welcome, as are the parents/carers of children fromfurther afield or those who may have previously chosen a different school. Come alongon Wednesday 24th November between 1.30 and 3pm and bring your little one with you.Angela LawrenceChildren’s SocietyI am sorry that at present no one feels able to take over from me as co-ordinator. Itherefore ask that box holders, wherever possible, will deliver their boxes to ‘Dranrab’during October, and, if this is not possible I will phone and arrange collection fromyou. On December 12th during the 9.30 service at Hollesley Church a speaker from theChildren's Society will be coming to talk about the caring work carried out by thiswonderful National Children's Charity. Everyone welcome.Tel. Tony Barnard 411079www.villagevoices.org.uk November 2010 page 21

November 2010 page 22www.villagevoices.org.uk

ContributedFrom the horse’s mouth! - Riding for the disabledGood Day to you all! My name is Star, which is a perfect name for me as I am versatileas well as talented and I shine in every direction, even if I say so myself. I’m a 14.2hhblack cob and I am 27 years old, which I’ll admit is getting on a bit, but I can strut mystuff with the best of them, giving many a younger horse a run for their money, I can tellyou!I used to be a driving horse and pulled acart for more than 20 years, but when thatbecame a little hard on the old legs,nobody wanted me and the future started tolook a bit sticky. It was then that I was sentto a riding school where my present ownerwas working and luckily she fell in lovewith me and bought me, a lucky starindeed! I pride myself on my appearanceand like to be nicely brushed, as you neverknow when you have to meet your public.Now, of course, my winter coat is coming through and it is so soft and velvety that myowner can’t resist stroking me, which often leads to some tit-bit. Pears are my absolutefavourite but I am not averse to sucking on a plum, seeing how far I can spit the stone,much to every one’s amusement. Ah yes, I can still entertain an audience!I am really a bit of an RDA part timer I suppose, but I have taken part in the MusicalRides National Competition and am proudto say that Hollesley came in a creditable6th. I also gave lots of rides on our recentOpen Day and I am really looking forwardto some new children after half term. As Iam so laid back, I am ideal for the job.Why don’t you come along and meet usall, I guarantee you too will want to strokeme!But enough of me, I should tell you thatthis week our Centre was host to the RDARDA Eastern Region training dayEastern Region when they held a trainingday. A lot of people came. The idea wasto bring RDA instructors and helpers up tospeed with new safety regulations and to demonstrate new techniques for the riders,including help from the Regional Physiotherapist. So there we are my dears: Even for usold troupers, it is all go, but we would not want it any other way.Bye for now, Star.PS New helpers are always very welcome. Call: Shirley Green 01394 411251Contributedwww.villagevoices.org.uk November 2010 page 23

November 2010 page 24www.villagevoices.org.uk

Boyton MissionGreetings, from the Mission at Boyton.Percy James Tyler from Colchester founded theMission in October 1929. He firmly believed inthe words of Jesus: I will build my church and notone thing shall prevail against it. We thank Godfor all those who over the years have built up theMission and have made it what it is today. We alsothank: Ethel Stoller (50 years service), Florence Stuttle Icross and ‘Taffy’ from the MaryWarner Homes, Edith and Bill Kennett and Eva and Derek Pledger. (28 years)Every blessing, Steve Dart 411876Our speakers for November services at 3pm: 7th Roy Kemp (Ipswich), 14th Paul Kemp(Ipswich) 21st Paul Brown (Feering), 28th Steve Dart (Hollesley).Mothers’ UnionThe meeting in October was the AGM for the Deben Branch of the Mothers’ Union, whenofficers stood down from their positions for the new elections. Both Margaret Wijnbergand myself, Pat Fleetwood, were re-elected as Secretary and Leader /Treasurer for thenext year. We both thank members for the confidence shown in us.Looking back over the year, we have all been busy, not just with coffee mornings andcake sales but with many other occasions. We now have sufficient funds to support suchMothers’ Union work as AFFIA (Away From It All Holidays) for families who cannotafford for whatever reason to have a holiday; support for education in overseas countriesand supporting the relief fund for emergencies in countries where Mothers’ Union isinvolved. We work with young offenders, single mothers and run tea counters on visitingdays. Without your support we couldn’t continue to support all these works. Our nextmeeting is 1st November 1.30 pm at Bawdsey Village Hall – come and see us there.Until then, keep safe and God bless,Pat Fleetwood 410429Host UKHome for Christmas? Would you share your festivities with an international studentat a UK university who might otherwise be stuck on an empty campus? HOST islooking for invitations for 2 or 3 days for students from China and other countries.Hosting makes a worthwhile contribution to international goodwill. Please seewww.hostuk.org or call HOST’s voluntary regional organiser David Patey on 01508 483838.HOST UK, Unit 8 Water House, 8 Orsman Road, London N1 5QJTelephone: 020 7739 6292 Fax: 0207 033 6539. Registered Charity No. 327592Registered Company in England and Wales No. 2179430Helen Macleodwww.villagevoices.org.uk November 2010 page 25

November 2010 page 26www.villagevoices.org.uk

Shingle Street CoastguardHi there,Once again we have had no incidents to report.In September, Richard Clarke and I did a talkon the history of the Coastguard Service andShingle Street Coastguard at the Sutton Ladies’Group. The members enjoyed the evening andwe were presented with £25. We donated it tothe R.N.L.I.That's it for now. Until next time, safe passage.Roy ClarkOh what a night!The Shepherd and Dog dining room was packed full ofrevellers on Friday 1st October for the latest theme night.We all sat down together for a feast of Greek Meze from amenu that was a work of art in itself. (See photo).Adam and Lou had worked really hard to prepare andserve a succession of fabulous dishes capturing the sunnyclimes of Greece and Steve was supporting the food withhis usual efficient bar and table drinks service.The dining room looked a treat with the tables dressedand candlelit, contributing to the great atmosphere asneighbours enjoyed the kind of event that the village pubis so well placed to provide. The whole evening wasexceptionally good value with enough to satisfy even thelargest of appetites. I'm sure, like me, the rest of thevillage can hardly wait for the next event - it would bewise to book early.Gill Whiffin.Coastguard cottages and old winch atShingle Street.Hollesley PlayersThe Hollesley Players are this year staging the classic story of Sleeping Beauty in theHollesley Village Hall on the 2nd 3rd and 4th of December at 7.30pm with a matineeperformance on Saturday afternoon at 2.30pm.Great chance to see young people acting and singing in this popular and timelessmagical production which includes all the usual characters and a nasty Wicked Witchwho needs to be boo-ed at. Don’t be surprised if your children get drawn up onto thestage to join in and be prepared to join in with a sing song!Prices are £6.00 for adults and £3.00 for children under 14. Saturday evening tickets will be£7 for adults to include glass of wine and a mince pie. Available from the Box Office on01394 411079, Hollesley Village Stores and from the Garage at Tunstall.www.villagevoices.org.uk November 2010 page 27Cheryl GrayNick Mason

November 2010 page 28www.villagevoices.org.uk

From Our Country Kitchen - A Hotpot of Sausage and ApplesI always save the French beans that have gone over. Let them dry on the plant, and thenin the utility room. Remove them from the casing and store them to use in recipes likethis. I also grow Borlotti beans, which can be used when soft or dried for storage. Beansadd substance to a dish and turn soup into a meal. This is another recipe from NigelSlater and quite delicious. I liked the fact that I was able to provide all the fruit andvegetables from the garden and buy some good Suffolk sausages.For 4 persons8 oz dried haricot [or other] beans3 onions2 tblsp olive oil3 cloves garlic2 pinches fennel seeds2 bay leaves8 thick pork sausages4 small desert apples2 tblsp plain flour1 glass med. dry sherry2 pints stock2 tblsp grain mustardSoak the beans overnight in cold water.Drain and bring to the boil in freshunsalted water. Simmer for approx. 40minutes. Drain and set aside.Peel the onions and slice into 8 segments.Warm the oil in a thick bottomed casserole dish, add the onions and cook for approx. 10minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent them from burning.Peel and slice the garlic, then add to the onions with the fennel seeds and the bay leaves.Push the mixture to one side, add a little more oil and then the sausages which have beencut in two. Cook until they are brown on all sides.Peel, core and quarter the apples and add them to the pan.Sprinkle on the flour and stir everything together.Cook for a couple of minutes then stir in the sherry and the stock.Add half the mustard, cover and simmer for 25 minutes.Add the beans, check the seasoning and continue to cook with the lid off for another 15minutes, reducing the liquid until the mixture has thickened.Stir in the remaining mustard and spoon into large soup bowls.If you forget to put the beans to soak overnight, I find that pouring on boiling water inthe morning works OK. If the beans are old they can take longer to cook.Pauline AusterfieldRecipe reproduced with kind permission from Nigel Slaterwww.villagevoices.org.uk November 2010 page 29Contributed

Fynn Valley Walk approx. 11 miles, 6 hoursThis walk was inspired by East SuffolkLine Walks, a booklet that promotes walksaccessed by the railway although the routeis different to the one in the book. Thepath is in good condition and easy tofollow with plenty of footpath signs. Try toavoid spring high tides as the path can beflooded at Kyson Point.For train times ring 0845 600 7245 orcollect a timetable from WoodbridgeTourist Office.We caught the 10.02 from Melton andreached Westerfield at 10.18 . (Mon –Sat)There are three good pubs en route forrefreshment. Check opening hours. TheNorman churches at Westerfield andTuddenham St Martin are well worthvisiting.1. Leave Westerfield Station, turn right andwalk up to the crossroads.2. Turn right [to Tuddenham] to pass thevillage hall and church. The church isopen every day; its rendered exterior hidesseveral internal 14th-century treasures,including a glorious hammerbeam roofwith two ranks of angels (and a loo!) Afterleaving the village turn left at the next T-junction (signed Tuddenham).3. After about 400 yds, turn right at thefootpath sign and walk along the edge ofthe field.4. At the road turn left then right at thenext sign, between two house gates. Bearright off the tarmac track onto a footpaththrough trees into a field. Follow path to arailway bridge.5. Before the bridge, turn left along agravel track, bearing left down a hill.After approx. 150 yds. note a sign underan ivy tree on the right. In summer thispath traverses a marvellous wild flowermeadow but is boggy and overgrown.Pass Tuddenham Water Treatment Workson the right, cross a stream and over astile. Turn right along the edge of the fieldup into trees. (Alternatively, carry on up toTuddenham St Martin.)5a. For the alternative route continue onthe bridleway until it meets a gravel track.Turn left and follow this track up toTuddenham. Just before it meets the mainroad, turn off right through white gatesonto a footpath.5b. Detour to the left through the gate intothe churchyard to see St Martin’s Church,which boasts a fine Norman Northdoorway and another angel roof (less wellpreserved). The church is locked; to obtainthe key, contact numbers are given besideNovember 2010 page 30www.villagevoices.org.uk

the door. The footpath threads downbetween old pantiled cottages; at the footturn left briefly, then right to cross theRiver Fynn by the roadbridge.5c. Just before the Fountain P.H. (01473785377), turn right onto Fynn Lane, thenright again through a metal kissing gate andfollow the Fynn Valley Way throughtranquil riverside meadows divided bymore kissing gates.8. Turn right at road junction (to Rushmere)then left into Hill Farm Road. At the topturn right and look out for the Fynn Valleysign branching left from the drivewayahead. Take the footpath on the left intowoodland. Pass the cottage on the right.Carry on along gravel path to LittleBealings.9. At the tarmac road go straight on and atthe T junction bear right.Walk down to theAdmirals Head (01473 625912)10. After the pub, turn left andthen right at the footpath sign, gobetween 2 white gateposts. Followthe road until it becomes a pathinto fields. Carry on through fieldsuntil a right turn that takes youunder the A12. Turn left after thetunnel and walk up hill.11. At the sign post fork rightacross the field and down to therailway line. Cross the track, thenthe fields, over a ditch and down apath to the road. The Red Lionpub [01394 382 169] is down theroad to the right.5d. At the end of the third meadow, ignorethe kissing gate and go straight aheadthrough a metal gate to turn left onto thefootpath. Follow this up the slope, and turnright onto the waymarked path heading uppast trees to open fields.6. At the junction with a gravel track,follow the FVW arrows straight across ontoa grass path through woodland and fields.Go through two wooden gates.7. Bear left (ignore byway sign) then righton a tarmac lane into Playford.12. Turn left, cross the road and turn rightinto Sandy Lane. Just before the roadreaches the railway line take the footpath tothe right, with the Sewerage Works onyour left. Follow the path down toMartlesham Creek.13. Turn left and walk along the river bankto Kyson Point, Woodbridge and return toMelton.Pauline and Stewart AusterfieldChecked by Val Dudleywww.villagevoices.org.uk November 2010 page 31

Maps for walk by Pauline AusterfieldCHRISTMAS HAMPER FOR RSPCAI am collecting items to make a Christmas food anddrink hamper which will be raffled at a ChristmasFair in December to help raise funds for the RSPCAAnimal Home at Martlesham, and Welfare Clinic inIpswich. If you have any items you would like todonate for the hamper please contact me on 01394411073 or bring them to 65 Oak Hill, by thebeginning of December. If you are unable to deliverplease give me a call and I will be pleased to collect.Many thanks, Lucy ButlerNovember 2010 page 32Police SurgeryPC Andy Warne of theWoodbridge and DistrictSNT will be holding aPolice Surgery at theShepherd and Dogcoffee morningon Friday29 October 10.30www.villagevoices.org.uk

Lions Club of Woodbridge and DistrictOctober opened with our annual 10K and Fun Run at Martlesham Heath; this year’sprincipal beneficiary will be the Treehouse Appeal and a contribution will be made to ourChristmas Parcels project, which really gets underway as we reach autumn. October alsocelebrated our Charter Night Dinner, a celebration of the founding on the Club in 1982.Looking back over the past year, we have supported asurprising number of local people in unfortunatecircumstances. Some of our help, such as a family holiday atHemsby, being made possible by collaboration with otherLions’ Clubs in the region. It seems that scarcely a month ofthe past year has gone by without news of a major naturaldisaster. It is here that the Lions Clubs InternationalFoundation, working closely with the International Red Cross,makes its contribution. Funds are made available enablingrelief agencies to buy emergency supplies close to where theyare needed, saving time, transportation and bureaucracy. If thescale of aid necessitated by these disasters seems beyond ourinfluence, as Archbishop Desmond Tutu once said, Do yourlittle bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good puttogether that overwhelm the world.Peter See For the Lions Club of Woodbridge & DistrictShepherd and Dog DartsAfter last season’s success, some players have packed up their darts. We say goodbye toJohn Copping and Richard Wright who has also resigned as chairman of the Hollesleyand District Darts League. Steve Copping can't play due to a serious shoulder injury andTed and Jeanette Knight have joined the Ufford Crown team to support their son James.However, Garren Creed, Matthew and Carl Lennard remain. The captain this year is Dean(Dingle) Bailey whom we welcome back from the Dog at Grundisburgh . Our newplayers are Darren Stone, David Hyde, Ernie Flint and Tom Vincent. With seven teams inour league, there will be a local derby against the Plough at Sutton.Our opening match was at Ufford Crown. The ex-captain was first up in the singles andhaving won the first leg had a complete shocker in the next two and lost. Stoney, pitchingsome steady darts recorded a 2-0 win. Garren had a fine win, followed by Capt. Dinglewho also had a shocker but managed to win! Ernie showed enough quality to win, but hisopponent was too strong and he lost. Suffolk's Andy Barker comprehensively beat David.With the match evenly poised Dingle and David then put us in the lead 4-3. Garrenmissed double top to record a 160 check-out and both had darts at the doubles but lost. Inthe decider it was Stoney and Ernie against Andy Barker and our ex-player Ted who hitthe winning double and subjected us to a first game defeat 5 to 4. We hope to rally nextweek when we entertain Woodbridge F.C at the Shepherd.Carl Lennardwww.villagevoices.org.uk November 2010 page 33

Village Voices SubscriptionsSubscriptions are available at a cost of£12 for 12 issues including postage withinthe UK. Rates for overseas are consideredindividually.Please send the recipient’s name, addressand telephone number together with acheque for £12 payable to Boyton PCC toDebbie Pipe, 4 Mallard Way, Hollesley,Suffolk, IP12 3QJ.November 2010 page 34www.villagevoices.org.uk

Alderton Bowls Club retained the Peninsula Cup although they got off to a bad start –losing 6.5 to 0.5 away to Hollesley. That proved to be the only hiccup with wins againstHollesley at home and against Sutton home and away. This gave them the trophy by oneand a half points ahead of Hollesley.The £144 collected from the six matches will go to the Suffolk Bowls Benevolent Funds.Results:-Hollesley 6.5 - Alderton 0.5 Alderton 6 - Hollesley 1 Sutton 1 - Alderton 6Alderton 7 - Sutton 0 Hollesley 5.5 - Sutton 1.5 Sutton 2 - Hollesley 5Roy ClarkePeninsula Charity Bowls CupPlayed Won Lost Drawn PointsAlderton 4 3 1 0 19.5Hollesley 4 3 1 0 18Sutton 4 0 4 0 4Sutton Heath Youths’ Football ClubSutton Heath Youths’ Football Clubhave under 8’s, under 12’s, under 14’sand under 16’s and they play all theirhome games at Hollesley recreationground.Each year, they hold a Charity FootballMatch for the parents to participate in.This year, fathers and friends over theage of 35 are going to playFramlingham Town. Each player pays£5.00 with all the money going to BBCRadio Suffolk's Treehouse appeal for anew Children's Hospice.Hollesley recreation ground and pavilionWe will be selling hot food on the dayand some of the young players will be sporting collection buckets. The match will takeplace at Hollesley Recreation Ground on Sunday 5th December with a 1.30pm kickoff.Please come and support this event and help us raise as much money as we can forthis very worthy cause.Neil Smith (Sutton Heath YFC)Cheryl Graywww.villagevoices.org.uk November 2010 page 35

Hollesley Church TowerAppeal200 CLUB winners for Septembersharing a prize fund of £198 were86 Pam Dewing £9956 Nigel Bond £49.5091 Ian Harris £29.7060 Mike Adams £19.80Can we draw your attention to whatpromises to an excellent evening onSaturday 20th November 2010 withRobert Simper?(See poster opposite)Peter HarperRoyal British LegionFestival of RemembranceConcert and Drumhead ServiceAt the apex - Bury St EdmundsThursday 11th November 2010 at 7.00pmCompere - Rob Dunger, BBC Radio SuffolkSinger Fiona Harrison - 1940s entertainerThe Band of Royal Air Force StationHoningtonThe Standards of the Royal British LegionThe Standards of ex-service OrganisationsTickets £10 eachavailable at the apex box office01284 758000 (opens October)For further informationtelephone 01284 758000The Royal British Legion ‘C’ GroupSuffolk CountyRegistered Charity Number 219279Telephone 01284 725833November 2010 page 36Suffolk Punch Trust NoticeFriday 26th and Saturday 27thNovember 10am - 4pmCHRISTMAS BAZAAROver 20 trade stalls selling a variety ofChristmas giftsSaturday 4th DecemberTHE CHRISTMAS BALLA magical Christmas Ball with welcomereception and four-course dinner followedby dancing to:‘The Outlines’.We greatly appreciate thesupport of the Hollesley VillageFete Committee who made sucha generous donation to the Trustfollowing the success of thesummer Fete.More SPT news in next month's issuewww.villagevoices.org.uk

With Guy Fawkes’ Night fastapproaching, we wouldurge you to keep all petssafely indoors during thiscelebratory season!Please remember thefireworks' season will continuelong before and beyondFriday the 5th November.Animals can becomeextremely stressed if leftoutside or alone.The fireworks' season is upon us!Cheryl Grayw 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 November 2010 page 37

Appeal for Jacob’s Family in KenyaYou may like to know how Jacob Kiprutoobtained a copy of Village Voices in Kenya(letters October). The answer is that I sentone to him! I thought he would beinterested in the photograph of the Kenyanwooden nativity set which I had lent to thechurch for display in 2008.We began to sponsor Jacob through ActionAid when he was a young child. Beingdeaf, he attended a school for the deaf inNakuru. When Jacob was a teenager, Tonyand I were lucky enough to go on holidayto Kenya. Tony wanted to show me wherehe was stationed when he did his NationalService. We decided also to visit Jacob.he knew where the giraffe were, so hescraped the word ‘giraffe’ on his armand pointed. On his black arm the writingshowed up pink. We were also allowed totake him to his village, Marigat, where wemet his father (severely disabled in a roadaccident), his mother and various relations.I had my photo taken holding hands withhis mother, a lovely person.It was a great time for us and consequently,we decided to keep writing to Jacob evenwhen he left school and returned to hisvillage. Although he is deaf, with limitedpossibilities for employment, Jacob is headof his family and is responsible for all ofthem.Tony BarnardDi Barnard with Jacob’s mother, 1990We visited the school and the headmasterallowed us to take Jacob out of school. Wewent with him to Nakuru Wildlife reserve,famous for its flamingos. Being deaf, Jacobcould not speak to us. He wanted to tell usWe thought it would be a good idea toeducate Gilbert, Jacob’s younger brother,so that he could share some responsibility.After senior school, Gilbert decided hewould like to study pharmacy. The coursewas for two years and he has just finished.However, he needs money to obtainpremises and buy stock for a chemist shopin Marigat, which should ensure income forhim and the family. For the past threemonths, at 10 pages a day, I have beenreading the Bible, hoping to ask friends andfamily to sponsor me to help achieve thisgoal for Jacob and his family. I hope tofinish at the end of October (1254 pages).Should you decide this is is a worthy cause,your donation will be very welcome.Yours sincerely,Diana Barnard'Dranrab', The Street, Hollesley, IP12 3QU.November 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 Marian 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 Pre-school Terrie Cornwell-Dunnett 410492Hollesley Parent and Toddler Kerry Simoes 411603Emergency Planning Coordinator Barry Towler 07530 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 November 2010 page 39