May - Village Voices

Village VoicesThe local newsletter for Hollesley, Boyton, Capel and Shingle StreetDear friends30pMay 2007Thanks to thegenerosity of ourprinter, Mark Howardof Bettaprint, we havesome colour pages inour magazine.Something elsenew this month is afeature describing awalk along footpathsaround our villages.The feature isaccompanied by amap illustrated by local artists. Walkingis an excellent way to enjoy thewildlife that we are lucky enough tohave around us (like the deer picturedabove, photographed on LowerHollesley Common earlier this month).We expect to feature more maps andwalks in the future.We hope you enjoy this feature and therest of this month’s Village Voices.Rob Claxton.IN THIS MAY ISSUEHollesley Primary School p. 3Church p. 4-5Local Walks p. 8-9Luke Durbin p. 29CONTACT USEDITOR: Helen Macleod, Colyton,The Street, Hollesley, IP12 3QUE-mail: editor@villagevoices.org.ukADVERTISING: Mike AdamsTel: 01394 411422E-mail: mja@sandlings.co.uk

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All the latest from Hollesley Primary SchoolRoyal ExcitementJust before the Easter holidays thechildren at Hollesley Primary beganto get very excited! This was moreexciting than Easter eggs; more funthan the two weeks off for Easter anda lot more interesting than one of mylessons. News had leaked out of a royalvisit, a chance to meet a real princesswho was coming to Hollesley!You may have heard about it in thelocal media or maybe you were there,for the reason for all the excitementwas the visit of H.R.H. The PrincessRoyal to the Suffolk Punch Stud atHollesley. Children from the schoolwere invited to go along and greet theroyal visitor.All of the children were a fabulouscredit to the school and their families.We were so pleased with theirwonderful behaviour and genuineinterest in meeting the Princess Royal.Lydia and Keren Bridgeman presentedthe Princess with pictures they haddrawn and Laura Trowler presentedThe children were made to feel verywelcome at the Stud and were verypleased to be able to visit the horsesand have a look around after thePrincess had left.What next for Hollesley Primary?Already this year we have visited theRoyal Opera House in London andreceived a visit from a Royal visitor.As we look forward to the summerterm, there is plenty more excitementfor the children to look forward to, butmore about that next month!David Dee (Senior Teacher).Children from Hollesley Primary School pictured in front of the royal helicopterwww.villagevoices.org.uk May 2007 page 3

From HillsideIt seems as if wehave missed Spring.Summer has arrived!There is new life inGod’s creation.The trees are burstinginto green, the grassare beautiful and all iswell with the world.Not only is there newlife in Hollesley butthere will be new lifewith clean water insome of the poorestcommunities in Africa, Asia and theYES! With a very big thank you to“Jars of Change for Jars of Water” ourLent Appeal.The letter I received said, “ It costsjust £15 to provide somebody in thedeveloping world with a lasting supplyof safe water, sanitation and hygieneeducation.”So, you, dear friends have helpedabout 19 people because the total of thecollection to date is £280. There maybe some more pennies that have notreached me yet and it is never too late.Jesus rose from the dead on EasterDay. He is alive today and for ever. Heasks us to look after each other. That isMay 2007 page 4WEEKDAY SERVICESMike AdamsBoyton Churcheasy to do when it is your friend wholives locally who needs help. But howdo we help those far away? Just in theway you have responded to my appeal.And by your response you have helpedthose without clean water and have soserved Jesus. Thank you.Judith.Wednesday7.30am Hollesley, 12pm Sutton1st Thursday3pm Glebe House, Hollesley, Evensong3rd Thursday10.30am Glebe House, Holy Communion4th Friday2pm Mary Warner Homes, Communion3rd Monday 7.30pmColyton, Hollesley, Prayer Groupwww.villagevoices.org.uk

Why not join a friendlyhouse group?Held locally in Hollesleyevery 4th Thursday, 7.30pmLooking at The Sermon on theMountorin Bawdsey, monthly on a Friday,10.30amLooking at The ParablesContact Amanda Aufenast411369 (Bawdsey) or Di Barnard411079 (Hollesley)Church ContactsVicar: Revd Geoffrey Clement,Shottisham Rectory, 01394 411748Assistant Vicar:Revd Judith Andrews, Hillside, Hollesley,01394 411642Hollesley Churchwardens:Fred Stentiford, Sheepstor, Boyton,01394 411469 & Pat Shannon, SandlingHouse, Hollesley,01394 411214Boyton Churchwardens:Malcolm Fleetwood, 7/8 Mary Warner,01394 410409 & Isobel Lilley, Bellfield,Boyton,01394 411409Tower Captain: Alan McBurnie,01394 411517Organist: Helen Burrows,17 Squires Lane, Martlesham Heath,01473 625196Church ServicesDay Boyton Hollesley Other Places6th May11.00 JAVillage Service9.30 MHSCommunion9.30 Alderton, 11.00 Bawdseyand Sutton, 6.30 Shottisham13th May9.30 LCVillage Service9.30 Alderton11.00 Ramsholt and Alderton6.30 Sutton20th May11.00 MHSCommunion9.30 JACommunion withSunday Club9.30 Sutton11.00 Alderton27th May9.30 JACommunion11.00 Bawdsey, Ramsholt andSuttonMinisters: GC - Revd Geoffrey Clement JA - Revd Judith AndrewsLC - Lydia CalvesbertMHS - Revd Michael Hamilton Sharpwww.villagevoices.org.uk May 2007 page 5

News from the Suffolk Punch TrustRoyal VisitH.R.H. The Princess Royal paida courtesy visit to the Stud on 5thApril. It was a warm sunny day andshe thoroughly enjoyed seeing thehorses and learning more about theTrust plans to create an education andheritage centre with visitor facilities.Accompanied by parents and teachers,thirty local children, looking verysmart in their school uniforms,welcomed the Princess and greatlyadded to the occasion. They wererewarded with a brief tour of the Studand a close up view of the helicopterwhich brought our royal visitor.The event was publicised in the pressas well as on television.FootpathsPlans to make the footpath userfriendly by altering the route andremoving stiles have been delayedas Suffolk County Council areIpswich solicitors. We will keepresidents informed of progress andconsult before changes are made.Local people are walking around thesite away from the public footpath andbetween the new paddocks. Readersshould be advised that the paddockMay 2007 page 6H.R.H The Princess Royal is greeted by localschool childrenhorses can be dangerous. Please helpus by keeping to the public footpath.To learn about our plans contact JohnMarsh on 01473 612639 or visit ourwebsite www.suffolkpunchtrust.orgThe London MarathonBy the time you read this, Andy Warnewill have completed his run in theLondon Marathon. Well over £2000will have been raised by his efforts.We are most grateful to Andy forundertaking such an arduous feat andto those who supported him.www.villagevoices.org.uk

In Support of Local BusinessesSpending the last 17 months lookingafter advertising for Village Voices haslet me hear of the hopes, aspirationsand frustrations of running a smallbusiness today.Regulation has increased tremendouslyin the last few years and ruralbusinesses have to cope with theconsequent costs without being able tospread the load over many branches.Couple these extra costs with the everincreasing pressure on prices fromcustomers andyou can see theproblem.The bestexample is ourStores. ChrisClement, theproprietor, facesnew challengesevery day. Thetaking away TV licence renewals andother services and new health andsafety regulations are constantly beingimposed.Despite this, Chris is keen to providethe convenience of a local shop andneed for a continued and hopefullyincreased level of support from us all.In a recent conversation, he spokeof his dilemma over his shoprefurbishment. He wants to eitherupgrade the existing premises orredevelop the site and provide a brandnew shop but has been reluctant tomake a decision until the WD Millsplan on the scrap yard has been settledand his options are a bit clearer.This is taking much longer thananticipated and so Chris has decidedto make some changes anyway. Heexplained this in his advert in April’sVillage Voices. Work is underwaywith the improved access ramp andshop threshold.This costs a lotof money andI understandthat it will takea considerableamount of timeto recoup hisexpenses.Things will notget easier for ourlocal shop, pubsand other businesses and we must beaware of their problems and supportthem by buying their goods and usingtheir services whenever possible. Dowe really have to drive to Woodbridgeor Ipswich for a can of beans?I would like to thank the businesseswho support us all and especiallythose that advertise in Village Voicesand make the publication of thismagazine a reality.Mike Adamswww.villagevoices.org.uk May 2007 page 7

Local WalksMap used OS Pathfinder 1031 Woodbridgeinclude all the different landscapeswhich make this area so special. Thiswalk took us approximately 3 hours.It’s a good idea to wear long trousersto protect against nettles and brambles.negotiate.1. Starting at the Shepherd & Dog CarPark, cross the road and follow thefootpath sign due east up the slope.At Rectory Road, turn right and walkalong the road to the end of GlebeHouse grounds.2. Turn left down the footpath throughpath to Hollesley Bay Prison.3. Bear left at the pond and then turnright along the footpath past the oldFire Station. The path follows a streamand passes a reservoir. Soon there areviews across water meadows to seadefences. On the left in the meadowswe saw a variety of birds - Pochard,Curlew, Greater Black Backed Gulls,Oyster Catchers, Shelduck and BlackHeaded Gulls. Follow the path throughthe kissing gate and continue along thefarm track. Head towards the pill boxon the river wall.4. Step over the fence by the gate. Turnright up the bank to the stile. Climbover the stile and walk along the riverwall past the pill box, heading northMay 2007 page 8east. We heard Skylarks singing here.5. Continue along the path pastSimpson’s Saltings, a Suffolk WildlifeTrust reserve. Little Terns nest here inMay. Stay on the path over another 2stiles and past the Colony EvacuationSluice. We saw lots of Oyster Catcherson the mudbanks.towards woodland. Immediately beforewww.villagevoices.org.uk

8. At the road, turn left and walk to thecrossroads and continue straight aheadtowards Little Scotland. Use the pathon the verge on the left along the roadthrough the oak and silver birch trees.9. At the end of the woods on the left,turn left along the footpath. Follow thepine trees and walk along by the treesthen take the diagonal path across the10. Follow a path round fences leadingto Woodbridge Road. Cross the road andgate. Follow the path through heather tothe Hollesley/Woodbridge Road.11. Cross the road and pick up thefootpath on the left a few yards downthe road. Follow the sandy path throughgorse bushes and take the right hand forktowards Poplar Park.the next stile, turn left and follow theditch. Go through a metal gate into7. Follow a farm track to the concreteroad and turn right. After a few yardsturn left following a footpath signNorth along hedges heading to thethe fence, turn right and walk alonghedge towards the almshouses.12. At the track, turn left and walk alongthe track to and go through a gap onthen follow the hedge along a cart trackpassing the village hall on your left. Thisbrings you out at Tower Hill. Follow theroad down the hill to The Street. Turnright at the thatched cottage and return tothe Shepherd and Dog Car Park.Total length of walk 6.75 mileswww.villagevoices.org.uk May 2007 page 9


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From Shingle Street CoastguardHi once again. After a couple of quietmonths we were called to BawdseyFerry on Saturday 31st March at 1200was in collision with a mooring buoyand capsized. The two rowers were inthe water for about 15 minutes beforethey were rescued by John White, theHarbour Master. They were taken toHospital for treatment.Hollesley and Oak HillSocial ClubCome along and have an evening out,EVERYONE IS WELCOMECompetitive pricesLarge function room for hire (free)Weddings, Parties, AnniversariesKaraoke every FridayLive Music “Apache”Saturday 12th MayONCE AGAIN EVERYONE WELCOMEOn 6 April, called to Methersgateon the River Deben, where a dinghycapsized throwing the occupantinto the water. He was rescued andtaken to Methersgate Hall with mildhypothermia.That’s all for now, until next time, safepassage.Roy Clark for Shingle StreetCoastguardCalling Boyton gardeners....in Boyton Church over the weekendof 7/8 July, some Boyton residentswill be opening their gardens.If you live in Boyton and you mightlike to open your garden to thepublic, please call Ali on 01394411717.All proceeds from the weekend willgo to Boyton Church RestorationAppeal.www.villagevoices.org.uk May 2007 page 13


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Past Times - Village Faces and PlacesView from Hollesley Church Tower around the 1930’sThe Fox is clearly shown, but what about the countryside behind it? What arethose structures showing towards Meadow farm? Where are all the trees?And a big prize for anyone who can identify the cyclists!Your Village VoicesWe realise some people don’t knowwho produces Village Voices, and theTeam would like to explain this.We are a small group of enthusiasticvillagers from Hollesley and Boytonand freely give our time each month toproduce it. We are totally independentof the Parish Councils and the Churches.However, we do receive support fromthe church, and are most grateful tothem for the distribution of VillageVoices to over 800 households. May 2007 page 18making. Our funding comes from ouradvertisers to whom we are extremelygrateful. Any surplus will be donatedto local charities or used for villageevents, like the very successful VillageVoices Open Day we held in February.We rely totally on the contributionsof all of you, our readers, localorganisations, the Parish Councils,Church and School. We reserve theright to choose what we publish. Weare un-biased and non-political.Remember, Village Voices is for you.We hope you enjoy each issue.The Village Voices Teamwww.villagevoices.org.uk

Your Letters - keep writing , we love to hear your views and storiesDear EditorI heard about the proposeddevelopment in Bushey Lane at quitea late date, from a news broadcast onthe TV. Apparently it was the samefor many others, including severalmembers of the parish council. Theroomed houses.When I started analysing it all seemedquite wrong and I became quitedisturbed, bearing in mind the planningcontrols that we all have to live by. Imake no comment on the rights andwrongs of these.I was, however, reminded of theplanning proposal that Darren Stone(Stoney) put in about 5 years ago.Darren was born and bred in Hollesley,in Lodge Road close to the Gibbinsunit (which apparently was one of theconsidered sites, for this development,in Hollesley, by Suffolk CoastalDistrict Council). Fifty years ago therewas planning permission on the sitenext to his mother’s bungalow, butthis had run out. Wanting to stay inhis home village Darren applied tobuild a three bed-roomed bungalow onthe same plot. It seemed an obviousproposal, plenty of space and allowinga local to stay where they wanted tolive. The parish council backed theplan.The plan was thrown out by SuffolkCoastal District Council. Darrenappealed and the appeal was turneddown.The reasons given for the refusalwere:-•••The site is in an area of naturalbeautyThe site is outside the villageenvelopeGiving approval would set aprecedentSo what is going on here? Do the samerules not apply to the big council asthey obviously do to the individual?And would they still say no to futureapplications?If protecting the coast, or East Lane inparticular, is important, then it shouldbe paid for in the conventional way.Nick MasonHollesleyWhat’s your opinion on this andother issues? Send your letters toVillage Voices by email to editor@villagevoices.org.uk or by letter toColyton, The Street, Hollesley.www.villagevoices.org.uk May 2007 page 19


HOLLESLEY PLAYERS Entertaining the area for over 25 years!This local drama group present anothersuccess of “Bird in the Hand” in Spring2006.Again the production of “Panic Stations”,a farce in two acts, is being shared betweenLydia Calvesbert and a newcomer to thecompany, Judy Foulger, who joined fromthe Grundisburgh Players two years agowhen she moved to Alderton.Set in the present, the lead character,Chester Dreadnought has taken possessionof an old country cottage, attractivelysituated in a remote corner of Devon andis awaiting the arrival of his wife to viewdreams of idyllic peace - but is he able toenjoy it? Not with Abel Bounty, the localhandyman always around, and not withCarol, an attractive girl who seems tohave mysteriously moved in.Sadly Chester is renowned for hisaptitude for performing social andanti-social blunders. Joined by hissnobbish and quirky in-laws and a scattyarchaeologist - the confusion and noiseincrease to Panic Stations!Performances start at 7:30 pm in thevillage Hall on Thursday, Friday andSaturday the 10th, 11th & 12th May.TICKETS from the CAST or at Hollesley411079).HOLLESLEY VILLAGE SUMMER FETESaturday 23rd June 1pm to 4pm at Village Hall - Recreation GroundThis year the Fete committee are planningto make the event even bigger and moreinteresting, with extra activities which itis hoped will have wider appeal. If anyonehas ideas for a game or stall and can helpon the day please contact Joan Butcher on411689.Children from Hollesley School willentertain with country dancing and brassband music. In addition to the usual stallsbeer tent along with barbecued food.A ‘Fun Dog Show’ consisting of six classesplus ‘Best in Show’ will be held and BrianFaulkner the Melton vet has kindly agreedto carry out the judging.To interest the budding footballers (old andyoung, male and female!) we will havea‘Penalty Shoot-out’ competition againstthe East Anglian Area army goalkeeper.By kind permission of Hollesley Bay their‘Birds of Prey’ will be on show. A policepatrol car will be available for anyonewanting to see its equipment and how it isused. Alongside pistol shooting there willbe archery and music will be provided by‘One Amp’ plus much more.The Army are providing stocks and anysuggestions as to who you would like putin them and have wet sponges thrown atthem would be appreciated!Joan ButcherHollesley Fete Committeewww.villagevoices.org.uk May 2007 page 21

Sports and Clubs The latest on activities around the areaSHORT MAT BOWLSHollesley B (pictured above) are theDeben League champions, havingdefeated Hollesley A 6 – 0. Theynow qualify for the Champion ofChampions at Northgate Sports Centreon 15th April where they will competeagainst teams from the Ipswich, Essexand Waveney areas. In the returnbecome runners up. This was achievedwith a 6 – 0 against a weakened B side,leaving them just two points behind thechamps.Hollesley B team are Ian andGeorgina Dearn, Derek Andrews,John Cooper, Bob Tobin, Brian Ling,and June Dickens.In the Ipswich League Hollesley Haresagainst the Swallow from Ipswich. Avery respectable fourth position wasMay 2007 page 22At club level the Three Wood Triplescompetition was won by K. White,N. Smith and K. Clements. Runnersup were G. Dearn, J. Cooper and D.Andrews.Finals night is on Tuesday 17th Apriland the season ends with a dinner atSeckford Golf Club on the 20th April.Nigel SmithSUTTON HEATH UNDER 15’STHE SEASON SO FARThis season has seen the under 15’s gofrom strength to strength, with everyplayer progressing in leaps and bounds.With a healthy tally of 27 points, afeat never achieved by a Sutton Heathunder 15’s team before, we havenothing to lose going into our last twowww.villagevoices.org.uk

will be an incredible achievement andseasons.Sutton Heath Under 15’shim our achievements would not bepossible.Nick BinghamThe season has had several ups anddowns. After losing 9 – 0 away toBacton, the team battled like warriors,grabbing a 1 – 0 victory thanks to agoal from current top scorer, with 14goals, Nick Bingham.We’ve built a formidable reputationat home, suffering only four defeatsand there have been outstandingperformances throughout the seasonfrom David Seinet-Martin (over 17assists!), Matt Merchant in goal, JakeGoodwin, Tom Healy and Alex Palmerto name but a few.On behalf of the players I would like tothank Neil Smith for all his hard workand managerial expertise. WithoutSUTTON HEATH ADULTSFOOTBALLOn the 11th March away at Paul’sReserves, the match was dominated byboth defences. Neither team wantedto give anything away, so we weresurprised to take the lead direct froma corner taken by Brendan Crisp. Wekept the lead until midway through thesecond half when, following sustainedpressure from Paul’s, they scored. Bothsides squandered further chances soa draw was a fair result. Man of thematch, Adam Ward, had an outstandinggame.On the 18th March we were away toOld Newton Raiders. We dominatedwww.villagevoices.org.uk May 2007 page 23

a lively Peter Kaznica. Grant Williamsmade it 2 – 0 from a penalty. After thatwe took it too easy and, after two oddpenalty decisions against us, it lookedas if we would have to settle for adraw. However, late in the game PeterKaznica scored his second to give us a3 – 2 win. This was Peter’s best gameof the season so far. But this result wasa great team effort – so well done all!The 25th March saw us at home tounbeaten league leaders ChantryRangers Reserves. We started badly,conceding three early goals and afourth before half time. In the secondhalf we played much better, althoughwe let in one more goal to make thelot worse but for the outstanding goalkeeping by man of the match TomHarrington.At home to Suffolk Life on 1st April,we began well and took the leadthanks to a superb volley from PeterKaznica. We squandered a couple ofchances and a lack of concentration indefence allowed the visitors to score.We went 2- 1 up with a well takengoal from Liam Miller, set up for himby some great work by Adam Ward,only to let it slip again with moresloppy defending. The second half wasmore of the same allowing SuffolkLife to take the lead. However, withtime running out, we were awardeda penalty from which Brendan Crispcalmly slotted home to make the score3 – 3.Len BusbyMay 2007 page 24BAWDSEY CRICKET CLUBYOUTH SQUAD 2007After a glorious Easter it’s time to getyouth cricket back up and runningfor the new 2007 season. Last yearsaw 15 young players from across thepeninsular play for the club, a numberwe hope to increase this year.Our objectives for 2007 are not onlyto increase the size of the youth squad,but also the amount of equipmentprovided for training sessions,including Kwik Cricket Sets.Competitive Cricket: We are planningto have more competitive games for theYouth Team this summer. We intend toplay local teams and also some intraclubgames where we have mixed youthand adult teams. These fixtures will bearranged by the fixture secretary, DavidMark, and communicated to the playersat training sessions.First Training Session: We willcontinue with weekly training sessionson Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm(light permitting).We plan to make this fun, interesting,focussed on actually playing cricketclub. We are looking for young peopleaged between 10 and 16 - girls andboys welcome!If you are interested in playing forthe youth squad or helping the club inany way then please contact me, JohnBishop on 01394 412080 or the ClubCaptain, Peter Mark, on 01473 726750.John & Peterwww.villagevoices.org.uk

Planning for EmergenciesAdvice from Barry TowlerThank you to all the people whocontacted me following my article inFebruary’s Village Voices. We are wellinto spring now, but this does not meanthat we are “out of the woods” as far aslocal emergencies are concerned.of 1953 etched on their minds, andremember the devastation and loss oflife and property it brought. Those ofus who live near the coast, especiallyShingle Street or East Lane will bethe measures we can take to preventan absolute disaster. I recently issueda poster around the area detailing whataction to take, so please familiariseyourself with it. Preventative measuresreally do bear fruit when an emergencysituation arises.you need to make your ownarrangements to protect it. It is worthmaking sure that you have enoughsandbags at hand. Some buildersuppliers sell hessian or polypropylenebags for sand bagging, as well as thesand.Environment Agency issues warningsthrough the media; they are broadcaston TV weather bulletins and on radioweather and travel reports. Make sureyou know how to locate your localradio station. Flood warnings are alsodisplayed on ITV Teletext regionalweather pages (page 154) and on BBCCeefax (page 419).For more information on theEnvironment Agency atwww.environment-agency.gov.uk.The Environment Agency providesthe Floodline Service on 0845 9881188warning information or speak to anoperator for general information andadvice 24 hours a day.Let us hope that we do not have thissort of situation, but I cannot stressenough the importance of retaining thisinformation and ensuring you have aa warning is given out, you know whatto do. Be ready, be prepared and bevigilant!HOLLESLEY PARISH COUNCILMEETING - MARCH 2007The Clerk will ask Suffolk CoastalDistrict Council if a £1000 granttowards a skateboard park can insteadbe put towards play equipment for OakHill recreation ground.An application will be made to theHighways Agency to extend the 30mphspeed limit past Hollelsey Bay Prison.www.villagevoices.org.uk May 2007 page 25


Escapee in Hollesley Goes MissingSome Time ago, in February,Christine Cundy told me about“this large white bird, thatshrieks”, down at the end ofthe long meadow. Then ElaineCurtis got involved and becamequite attached to it. Theyregularly saw it on their walks.The bird in question was, in fact,a Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, anAustralian native, which musthave escaped from an aviarysomewhere not too far away. The birdis large, white and has wide wings anda large, dark fruit-eating beak. Adultshave this amazing yellow (sulphur)coloured crest which shows when it isdisplaying.Then it went. “Where’s my bird gorn?”cried Elaine.Well it must have still been around,because on the 18th March WendyAdams (from the Sandlings Centre)phoned me up to tell me about the birdin their garden.or maybe even an Egret. As it landedon the very top of a pine tree itimmediately became obvious it was aCockatoo. I was not totally surprised,as I had heard that one had been seenaround Poplar Park a few weeksearlier.I couldn’t recall its full name but asI watched through my binocularsSulphur-crested Cockatoo (Nick Mason)it raised the most amazing yellowcoloured crest and there was the name,Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. Obviouslyhungry it plucked a pinecone from thetree with its beak and transferred it toits foot. It pecked several times at thecone presumably removing seed beforedropping the cone and picking another.It stayed for about twenty minutes andThen a few days after that LanceBarton was on the case. He had seenwhat must have been the bird from hishome in Rectory Road.up in to Glebe Wood and I didn’t see itagain”.The bird could still be around, but Ihave had no reports since Lance. Itmay, of course, try looking for a mate.It won’t have much luck! Don’t letyour budgies out!Nick Masonwww.villagevoices.org.uk May 2007 page 27


Luke Durbin, 12 months on...embedded in my heart. Guilt ison my shoulders – I was unableto protect my child. Angersoars through me, anger at anunknown entity. For my daughterand me, for my family and allour friends a huge gaping holehas been left in our lives.There is no closure for any ofus and no knowing whetherthere ever will be. I do not knowwhether Luke is twenty or willforever be nineteen. I am leftwith my imagination and it isterrifying. I continue to believethe more exposure Luke’sdisappearance generates theout what has happened to mybeautiful son.On the 11th May 2006 my son, Luke,daughter, Alicia and I all sat in ourkitchen laughing. I remember thinkinghow content I felt with life. Lukewalked out that evening, still laughingand I have not heard from him since.That day, without any warning my lifeI would like to thank everyonewho has continued to supportmy family in highlighting Luke’sdisappearance and for the tirelesswords of comfort, support and positivethoughts. It has made the last elevenmonths a little easier for all of us.Nicki Durbinwww.FINDLUKE.comwww.villagevoices.org.uk May 2007 page 29

From our Country KitchenI still have potatoes and onionsfrom last year but they are beginningto sprout and need using up. Thisrecipe combines the two. It’s a lowcholesterol version of PotatoesLyonnaise.SERVES 4 AS A SIDE DISH1 large onion sliced1½ lb. potatoes peeled and sliced½ pint of vegetable or chicken stockOlive oilLightly grease a shallow oven proofdish.Layer the potatoes and onions in thedish seasoning with pepper (and salt ifusing home made stock). Finish with alayer of potatoes.Poor over stock. Cover dish with foiland bake in a pre-heated oven at 190ºC (375 ºF, Gask Mark 5) for one hour.Remove foil and brush top of potatoeswith olive oil. Return to oven for afurther half hour to brown top. Garnishwith parsley and serve hot.Pauline AusterfieldMay 2007 page 30Some of youmay havenoticed theabsence ofBDMLRarticles overthe last threemonths or so.Well – no news is actually good newsas there has been nothing to report onthe rescue front in this area. If you areinterested in rescues throughout theUK check out the web-site www.bdmlr.org.uk and hit the ‘News’ link.We intend to hold a Marine MammalMedic training course in September.It is aimed at the Gt. Yarmouth /Lowestoft area where there is a dearthof medics, but if you are interestedin such training please let me know. Iexpect there to be places available forpeople outside that area and if there iscourse is viable too.Tony WoodersonBDMLR Asst Coordinator – Suffolktonywsuffolk@bdmlr.org.ukHollesley School 130 th AnniversaryOn June 30th, Hollesley Schoolcelebrates the 130th anniversary of theopening of the village school. The schoolis planning to mark the occasion andwe’d like to have an article in VillageVoices next month going back 30 yearsto the centenary celebration. If have anyold photos taken at any time during theschool’s history, please get in touch withDebbie Pipe on 01394 411976.www.villagevoices.org.uk

Spring at Last?The weather over the past fewweeks has been very variable andinconsistent. Despite this we haveseen the much anticipated displays ofplants.On the moss front, I managed oneapplication of Iron Sulphate, which didsome good,and then theweather fellapart, so I willmake anotherapplication.I have topdressedthe lawn toencouragegrowth ofgrass.The grass has been mown for thesecond time and we now await aservice on the mower.We haven’t seen the hedgehogs yet butthere are a few deposits which I’m sureare hedgehog droppings, so hopefullythey are around.Whenever the weather is right,keep the hoe moving to catch weedseedlings whilst they are small and theOn the nursery, the growth rate underglass and plastic at this time of yearcan be quite phenomenal, and wateringhas to be carefully administered toprevent scorching or excess wetness.Ventilation is necessary to reducetemperature and humidity.nursery are a range of Primulas,Arabis, Doronicum, Iris Pumila andDicentra.Checkingthrough theplants priorto pottingthe wintersurvivors,plus thepresence ofpests such asvine weevil.By the time you read this we will beinto May, the weather could still beunpredictable and the chance of frost isever present until the end of the month.During the setting up process for thenursery Penny and I are faced withneeding to do some jobs at once,but we have to prioritise betweenwhat’s urgent and what’s important.All this makes for an interesting andchallenging life.More next time…Ivan Clarkewww.villagevoices.org.uk May 2007 page 31

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