The Aldeburgh Gazett eNo. 652/3 26th January 2018ISSN 1478-4238 70p

The Aldeburgh Gazett e appears twice monthly for news, views, culture, history, and a litt le light relief. Deadlines for edition No. 654: adverts by Wednesday 31st, copy by Thursday 1st, for 9th February 2018 publication.

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More than 50 years after the Aldeburgh railway line closed, the nameplate from the signal box in the station yard has come home on a return

ticket. It has been bought at a major auction of Railwayana in Diss and is destined for Aldeburgh Museum where it will be featured in the museum’s forthcoming and extensive development plan for displays and exhibits. It is likely that Geoff rey Dewing the grandson of local signalman Jim Knights will be at the unveiling to help underline the provenance of the new acquisition. A very young and excited Geoff was occasionally privileged to join his grandfather in the box where the levers were bigger than he was! The black and white pre-1923 Great Eastern Railway sign is in remarkably good condition with metal lett ers in a timber frame. It will join other items from the days before 1966 when Aldeburgh was fortunate to have its own railway line and terminus station. More museum news in these pages when the refurbishment scheme gathers momentum. MKB

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INTERESTEd IN fAMIly HISToRy? WANT To dATE youR old fAMIly PHoToS?

Have you got any old family photos which you can’t put a date to? Bring them along to a Special Family History Open Day at the Long Shop Museum in Leiston from 11am - 4pm on Sat 24 February and let our expert advise you. Parham Airfi eld Museum will also be putt ing on a display about ‘Britain’s Secret Army’, the hush-hush underground WW2 British Resistance Organisation which was active in this area. A variety of exhibits will be on show, including local graveyard surveys, war memorials, directories, parish registers, census returns, and old maps of the area – and we’ll have our computers with (hopefully) Internet to help with your research. Advice and help will be available from experienced researchers. Free entrance, but donations to the Long Shop appreciated. Light refreshments.

For more info, see our website: htt p://aldevalleyfamilyhistorygroup.onesuff olk.net/ or contact Angela Skelcher on 01728 830949.

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The next meeting will take place on February 21st at Aldeburgh Library, starting at 7.30. The speaker will be Ben Nichols who will be demonstrating photographing the stars at night with practical lessons. As always visitors welcome for a small fee.

and Amy Robinson. Pianist for the evening will be the dynamic Karen Smith.

After their recent popular concert at St. Paul’s, Covent Garden, the sounds of Seraphim return to Suff olk, soaring through the wonderful acoustical spaces of St Peter’s, Westleton on Sunday 18th March at 5 pm.

“the nine women’s voices…created one glorious sound, unlike anything that I had heard before”(Suff olk Norfolk Life magazine, Jan 2018)

Tickets (£13.50 including post-concert refreshments) are available now from Westleton Stores and the box offi ce 07763 527239/ tickets@seraphimvoices.uk

AldEBuRgH & dISTRICT lIfEBoAT guIldQuIz NIgHT & SuPPER

Thursday 8th March 2018AT 6.45pm for 7pm STARTIN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, ALDEBURGH

Tickets £15 per person, teams of up to 6 people, available from Chrissie or Binnie Evans 01728 454986

Raising money for the RNLI

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Annual general Meeting

Tuesday, February 6th 7.30pm

at the Church Hall, Victoria Road, Aldeburgh.

The AGM will be followed byy a short talk, a fi nger buff et and drinks.

fRozEN PlANET IN CoNCERT Saturday 17 February, 7.30pm

This February there will be snow at Snape Maltings, as the BBC Concert Orchestra presents Frozen Planet in Concert. Featuring some of the most memorable scenes from the David Att enborough-fronted production, prepare to be taken on a unique big-screen voyage to the polar regions.

In a performance that the whole family will enjoy, see breath-taking high-defi nition footage of polar bears batt ling, birds soaring through snowy landscapes and killer whales hunting their prey. All this perfectly narrated by George Fenton’s richly evocative score, and conducted by the composer himself. It promises to be a wonderful evening of entertainment – and one you will not want to miss.

For booking and further information, please see snapemaltings.co.uk or call the Box Offi ce on 01728 687110.

From the beginning of February, our Aldeburgh Box Offi ce will reopen in the Aldeburgh Cinema, Monday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm.

“ANoNyMouS WAS A WoMAN”

Seraphim: Beautiful sounds in beautiful spaces“ For most of history, Anonymous was a woman.”

This thought-provoking observation by Virginia Woolf refl ects our acknowledgement that music and poetry by women has often been diminished in the past. It provides the inspiration for an innovative programme devised by Vett a Wise, the conductor of the “nine incredible voices” of Seraphim.

This year is signifi cant - it is the centenary of the enfranchisement of millions of women, and Seraphim’s concert will provide a variety of works by, and for, creative and inspiring women. You will experience early medieval pieces which were created and sung by nuns; later composers and poets, only now being celebrated, such as Lili Boulanger (her centenary this year) and Emily Bronte (200 years since her birth); Tavener’s honouring of great women through orthodox Mother Thekla’s words; and exciting living composers, including Carlott a Ferrari, Ana Fernandez and local Suff olk composers and poets such as Bridget Cousins

& District Community Hospital located in Park Road, Aldeburgh, although not all projects need money. The support of volunteers who give their time working directly within the hospital is extremely valuable and with just a few hours per month, it really does make a diff erence. The hospital garden team meet on Friday afternoons for a couple of hours to help maintain and enhance the lovely gardens surrounding the hospital and are always looking for new volunteers to join their enthusiastic team.

For more information or to contact The League of Friends (Charity Number 247890) through the Hospital - telephone 01728 451600 or email: info@aldeburghhospitalfriends.org.uk.

AldEBuRgH lIBRARy NEWS

The new year is now well under way and we are looking forward to a busy year with lots of exciting new events. Thank you to everyone who took part in our Christmas Anagrams competition. Congratulations to Mrs Cable who won the bott le of Adnam’s Pink Fizz.

Events

We are very excited to be hosting “Harry Pott er Book Night – Beasts Among the Bookshelves” on Thursday 1st February. Read all about it in next month’s issue.

Save the date: Monday 12th february @3:00 pm: Bears and Vagabonds are coming to Aldeburgh Library for a performance of “Lear”. Bears and Vagabonds are a production company dedicated to playful and vivid productions that take a new look at current social issues.

Lady Lear, a wealthy landowner, divides her land between her three daughters based solely on their fl att ery and proclamations of devotion: greed, betrayal and grief rapidly ensue. Shakespeare’s classic tale of ‘Lear’s insanity’ is given a modern day feel by Bears and Vagabonds, who explore Lear’s batt le with mental health

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following the breakdown of her relationships and loss of a physical home. What do we think when we hear the words ‘homeless’ and ‘mad’, and how do we behave towards the people given these labels?

Using puppetry, physical theatre (and tension breaking humour...) Bears and Vagabonds are excited to present this current & playful re-telling of ‘Lear’.

This is a ‘Pay what you feel’ production, allowing the audience to pay only what they can aff ord. Bears & Vagabonds will also be pledging 25% of all donations received to the homeless charity EMMAUS, which they are supporting for this production.

There will also be a “Puppetry in Performance” workshop which will take place at 11:30 am on the same day. Details from the library. 01728452502

We are also looking forward to welcoming the children from Aldeburgh Primary School who will be visiting the library during World Book Week at the end of the month.

Knitt ing and Handicrafts

We now have a knitt ing/handicrafts/coff ee/chat group meeting in the library on a Wednesday morning at 10:00 am. We are aware that this is on the same day as The Fairfi eld Centre Knitt ing Group so we may change this to another day, possibly Thursday. Please let us know if you would be interested if we changed the day. Bring along your own project or just come for the company. Come alone or with friends. Help with knitt ing projects will be available if required.

lego Club

Lego Club started on 21st January. This will now be running every Sunday between 11:00 and 12:00. Lego builders aged 5 upwards are welcome. Children under 8 years of age should be accompanied by an adult please. Come along and have a go – it’s FREE to att end - we will have a weekly theme if you are stuck for ideas but this is entirely optional. All library staff are DBS checked.

AldEBuRgH lEAguE of fRIENdS gRANd CHRISTMAS dRAW

Photo: Mayor of Aldeburgh Cllr Jocelyn Bond draws the winning tickets

The Aldeburgh League of Friends held their Grand Christmas Draw at Aldeburgh Cott age Hospital on Friday, 15th December. The winning tickets were drawn by the Mayor of Aldeburgh, Cllr Jocelyn Bond with fi fteen prizes up for grabs The fi rst prize being £100 cash followed by vouchers donated by local well known business establishments and individual prizes donated for this Christmas Draw.

The League of Friends are grateful to those local businesses who support them year after year and for loyal local supporters who help raise money for this well known local charity.

Winners:

V. Wallace, D.Geater, C.Gateby, S.Griffi ths, J. Jones, J.Williams, B.Clow, A.Newman, D.Thurston, D.Lawn, A.Cook, V.Simper, M.Baldwin, D.Warbley & J.Bond.

donors of prizes:

League of Friends, Salter and King Butcher, Wentworth Hotel, Lighthouse Restaurant , The Dolphin Inn, The Bell at Saxmundham, RSPB, EDF Sizewell, Waitrose, Adnams, Marianne Fellowes, Tony Bone, Jenny Jones, Sue Donald.

The Aldeburgh Cott age Hospital provides inpatient services and a large number of outpatients clinics, these services being primarily available for the residents of Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Aldringham, Leiston, Sizewell, Snape and the other nearby towns, a valuable service without the long journey to Ipswich Hospital.

The League of Friends plays a major part in the support and provision of pieces of equipment for the Aldeburgh

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library opening hours are:

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9:00 – 13:00Wed 9:00 – 13:00 and 15:00 – 18:00Sat, Sun 10:00 – 12:30 and 13:00 – 15:30

Sue Osben, Library ManagerTelephone 01728452502

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our next Meeting:

“At The overseer’s door”

At the February meeting of the Alde Valley Suff olk Family History Group, Ray Whitehand’s talk “At The Overseers Door” tells the story of Suff olk’s parish workhouses, in operation between the 1570s until the 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act. The talk, which is an insight into the author’s best seller book of the same title, gives a summary of the three types of workhouse which existed in the county over a period of nearly 400 years. It then details the fi rst of these places of residence and employment, the parish workhouse. The talk looks at the type of premises used, where to fi nd them, how they were managed, the types of inmate, and the eff ect they had on the local economy.

at the library or via the Aldeburgh Library Foundation website. htt p://www.aldeburghlibraryfoundation.org.uk/

We’ve had a record number of courses for the Spring and are delighted to add the return of the jewellery course, for 3 sessions on Thursdays, 3.30 to 5.30pm in the Library, 22nd Feb, 1st March and 8th March (Not in the brochure) These may be booked as individual sessions costing £9 which includes all materials. Contact the library for the theme for each session.

Create your own beautiful jewellery with an experienced maker, from basics upwards. ALF 232 Make Your Own Jewellery £27 for all 3 sessions. Tutor: Rosie Price

our 3d Printer is still a thing of wonder and we are still fi nding out how to use it. We managed to assemble it according to the instructions and then ground to a resounding halt. Grasping of the nett le is required and hopefully we will have ‘printed’ something by the time I write again. Expert advice welcome! Watch this space …

displays/Exhibitions

We still have the slideshow commemorating the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Aldeburgh on December 15th 1942. If you don’t know the story and haven’t seen it yet do come and fi nd out about it. It was a hugely signifi cant and tragic event in Aldeburgh’s history, infl icting 11 fatalities and many more casualties, changing the face of the High Street forever. With special thanks to Peter Harris whose book ‘Bombed Out’ provided most of the information. I’m hoping to add some pictures to it.

library Information

It’s quick and easy to join the library. All you need is something that shows your address such as a utility bill or driving licence. You can borrow books and DVDs and use any of the Suff olk Libraries online and digital services including BorrowBox, our new App. We have computers (help available on request), an iPad for public use and free WiFi. Bring your own device if you prefer.

Find us on Facebook – just search for Aldeburgh Library from your Facebook page. Like and follow our page to see regular updates from us about events in the library. You can also follow us on Twitt er.

We are still building up a stock of Lego and would appreciate any donations of unwanted Lego.

Story Time is on the back burner and will re-start in the Spring – outside in the sunshine!

Code Club

Code Club should be starting soon for children aged 9 to 11 after school on Mondays (approx. 4:00pm – 5:00 pm) It will be FREE to att end.

Our club is now registered online. You can fi nd out all about it at www.codeclub.org.uk. Code Club was founded in 2012, and in 2015 joined forces with the Raspberry Pi Foundation, a registered UK charity. Code Club helps young people learn how to build their ideas with code. Children learn key skills for the modern world such as creating games, animations and web pages.

Watch our Facebook page for developments – please let us know if you’re interested in att ending or coming along to help.

Tot Rock and Baby Bounce takes place from 10:30 to 11:00am every Monday. Join us for an informal half hour of singing and rhymes for young children and their families or carers.

Courses

Our new programme of adult learning courses is under way and proving to be a great success. Copies of the brochure are still available in the library. There are new courses beginning throughout the Spring and there’s still time to book your place on any of our courses by enquiring

Ray is a local lad, born in nearby Pett istree. Researching into his family roots he has unearthed evidence of sixteen of his lines of ancestors here in Suff olk, at least two of which date back to the 15th century. A self taught author, he has writt en a number of articles and books on various subjects to do with the history of his beloved home county, a selection of which will be on sale at the event.

The meeting will be held at 2.30pm on Monday 19 February at Kelsale Village Hall. Visitors welcome. Admission: members £1, visitors £3, incl tea/coff ee.

NB. Kelsale Village Hall is up an external shallow fl ight of stairs, but there is a stair lift: if you think you are likely to need it, please arrive early, and let Maggie Strutt know beforehand, so we can be ready for you! 01728 602298 or maggiestrutt @btinternet.com.

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within a minute and further goals from Finch and Ainsley, also from a penalty, completed a comfortable win.

Saturday, January 6th – Bostik Premier League Leatherhead (H) L 1-2 (Half-time 1-1) Scorer: Blake

Leiston stuck with the 4-3-3 system against a team seeking their fi fth successive win and as at Dulwich struggled against a quality midfi eld. Blake gave Leiston the lead against the run of play in the 33rd minute fi nishing well after a fortunate rebound put him through one on one with the keeper. Leatherhead deservedly equalized before half-time and went in front ten minutes after the break, recipients of Leiston’s third Christmas present. This time it was Marsden (a fi rst half hero when making a remarkable goal line clearance) who passed straight to an unmarked opponent 20 yards out with the inevitable result. With just over 20 minutes to go Leiston made a triple substitution, switched to 4-4-2 and for the fi rst time put Leatherhead under sustained pressure. In the end they were unlucky not to sneak a point with Leatherhead’s keeper making two good saves and Lawrence hitt ing the bar with a fi ne shot in the sixth minute of added time.

Tuesday, January 9th – Bostik Premier League Wingate & Finchley (A) W 1-0 (Half-time 0-0) Scorer: Blake

The Christmas fi xtures ended as they began for Leiston with an excellent win, a vital one against fellow play-off contenders who’d only lost one of their ten previous home games this season. Back in their familiar 3-5-2 shape Leiston kept their fi rst clean sheet for six games and their 11th of the season with keeper Garnham a spectator for much of the match. Blake continued to show signs of a welcome return to form gett ing the decisive goal from close range with 15 minutes to go, the third game in a row in which he’d scored.

Leiston are currently enjoying a mini mid-season break as their scheduled fi xture on 13th January was postponed because opponents Hendon were playing in the FA Trophy. The fi rst four League fi xtures after their return to action all look winnable. Capture the full twelve points available in these games and they’ll be in the thick of the play-off race again. You can follow their progress in this important run of matches and all the other club news on our website www.leistonfc.co.uk .

The fi rst home match in the sequence, with Tonbridge Angels, will be history by the time you read this, but February 3rd is your chance to cheer Leiston on against Worthing. And if you’re a lover of att acking football make sure you’re at Victory Road three days later for the Suff olk Premier Cup quarter fi nal against Ipswich Town Academy. It’s the third year in a row that the two sides have met in this competition and the previous two games produced seventeen goals so an entertaining evening’s guaranteed.

Next Home games (at victory Road, leiston)

February 3 3.00 pm Leiston FC v Worthing (Bostik Premier League)

February 6 7.45 pm Leiston FC v Ipswich Town Academy (Suff olk Premier Cup QF)

twice heading home crosses from left wing-back Seb Dunbar. Two excellent saves by keeper Marcus Garnham preserved Leiston’s third successive clean sheet and a late goal from substitute Kelsey Trott er (his fi rst of the season) completed the rout.

Tuesday, December 19th – Bostik Premier League Merstham (H) W 3-1 (Half-time 1-1) Scorers: Finch, Ainsley, Lawrence

With several players injured or unavailable Leiston switched from their usual 3-5-2 formation to an aggressive 4-3-3 (last season’s leading scorer Matt Blake joining Finch and Ainsley in att ack) and gained a fourth successive win despite never looking entirely secure at the back. After Finch had given them an early lead from right back Joe Marsden’s excellent cross they conceded their fi rst goal in over fi ve hours of football when Merstham equalized in the 34th minute. In the second half Leiston again got an early goal - Lawrence’s brilliant pass freeing Finch on the left and Ainsley tucking away his cross. After that Leiston were in control and sealed victory with Lawrence’s defl ected free kick in the 77th minute.

Saturday, December 23rd – Bostik Premier League Dulwich Hamlet (A) L 0-3 (Half-time 0-1)

Leiston stayed with the 4-3-3 system, a bold choice against League leaders Dulwich who have one of the best midfi elds in the League, and were second best throughout the game. Only another brilliant display by Garnham prevented a heavier defeat.

Tuesday, December 26th – Bostik Premier League Lowestoft Town (H) L 0-1 (Half-time 0-1)

Leiston reverting to a back three fell behind in the 7th minute and despite having slightly the bett er of a poor game couldn’t fi nd an equalizer. The goal was a late Christmas present with Dunbar’s underhit back pass putt ing Garnham under pressure from an advancing forward and the keeper’s tackle cum clearance rebounding off Dunbar and trickling into the net. Blake, on as a 71st minute sub, wasted the best of Leiston’s several chances to equalize. Played in by midfi elder Chris Henderson he rounded the keeper, but from a tight angle shot into the side nett ing instead of passing to the unmarked Finch onside in the centre of the goal. The sense that Leiston could easily have gone on to win if they had drawn level at any point made the defeat all the more frustrating.

Monday, January 1st – Bostik Premier League Needham Market (A) W 5-2 (Half-time 2-1) Scorers: Henderson, Blake, Brothers, Finch, Ainsley (pen)

For their second local derby of the Christmas period Leiston went back to a 4-3-3 line-up. They again gifted their opponents an early goal when Garnham’s weak clearance went straight to a Needham forward who scored. But once Henderson had equalized from Marsden’s cross in the 28th minute it was plain sailing with Blake giving Leiston the lead before half time. Needham were handed a lifeline early in the second half with a dubious penalty award (Bullard’s foul was outside the box in most people’s eyes), but midfi elder Patrick Brothers had Leiston back in front

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Still in the Play-Off Race

Over the busy Christmas and New Year period Leiston have done just enough to keep in the hunt for a play-off place winning four and losing three of their seven League games. Not a bad performance, but one which has left their supporters feeling that an opportunity’s been missed. The plus of three excellent away wins has been off set by the minus of successive home defeats against Lowestoft and Leatherhead in both of which the usually reliable defence conceded a soft goal. The points dropped in these two games increase the chances of Leiston narrowly missing out on a play-off spot for the fourth season in a row. The more pessimistic among their fans are already anticipating a repeat of last year’s seventh place fi nish.

Saturday, December 16th – Bostik Premier League Harrow Borough (A) W 5-0 (Half-time 3-0) Scorers: Bullard, Finch, Ainsley 2, Trott er

This was Leiston’s best performance of the season so far with man of the match Byron Lawrence pulling the strings in midfi eld. Skipper Tom Bullard back from injury gave Leiston a 23rd minute lead with a header from a corner. Strikers Christy Finch and Jack Ainsley scored three goals in eleven minutes either side of half time – Finch punishing a goalkeeping error and Ainsley

voluNTEERINg oPPoRTuNITIES AT THE REd HouSE

If you have some spare time and would like to do something new and interesting this year what about joining our team of volunteers at The Red House? We are currently recruiting additional Stewards and will be holding a volunteer recruitment morning at The Red House on Monday 12 March 2018, 10.30am - 12.30pm. This is a great opportunity to come along and talk to some of the volunteers at The Red House to fi nd out more about opportunities here, and to ask any questions you may have. There will also be a chance to look inside The Red House itself, view the new exhibitions in the Gallery and wander round the garden.

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The Red House in Aldeburgh is the home composer Benjamin Britt en shared with his partner the tenor Peter Pears. They lived here from 1957 for nearly twenty years until Britt en died in 1976 and Pears ten years later in 1986. Now The Red House is the home of the Britt en-Pears Foundation which exists to ensure that the legacy of Benjamin Britt en and Peter Pears continues to be enjoyed worldwide. This it does through preservation of and active promotion of the heritage House and its extensive collections, and encouraging performances and a bett er understanding of Britt en’s music throughout the world.

The whole Red House site includes a large Gallery with an engaging exhibition for all ages, the Library built in 1963 where Britt en and Pears rehearsed and entertained and where we now hold recitals, Britt en’s Composition Studio at the heart of the site, and the Gardens where visitors can picnic and play croquet and other outdoor games in the summer holidays. It is open to the public from March to the end of October.

As part of the Front of House Team, Stewards play a key role in welcoming and providing a brief orientation of the site for visitors of all ages and various interests including musicians and artists from all over the world. The role of Steward would suit someone who enjoys working in a public-facing role, with an interest in music, literature, and heritage environments, and who would like to learn more about Britt en and Pears. You don’t need lots of prior knowledge as full support and training will be provided including familiarisation with the site, visitor experience training and use of 2-way radios. So if you would like to be part of a friendly and dedicated team, develop your communication and interpersonal skills, gain satisfaction in enhancing the enjoyment of visitors, and learn more about the fascinating former residents of The Red House, give us a call or come along on Monday 12 March.

AldEBuRgH fESTIvAl 2018 PRogRAMME ANNouNCEd8th – 24th June 2018

Snape Maltings has announced the programme for Aldeburgh Festival 2018. Taking place 8 – 24 June, the festival features more than 50 events in the main programme over 17 packed days. For 2018 the festival has introduced a new £10 ticket price for every performance. Meanwhile those aged 21 and under can access half-price tickets for most events in the festival.

This year’s line-up features artists and ensembles including Patricia Kopatchinskaja, John Wilson, Claire Chase, Sir Bryn Terfel, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, The Sixteen, Tamara Stefanovich, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Le Concert Spirituel, John Wilson Orchestra, Alina Ibragimova, BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Scott ish Symphony Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Belcea Quartet, Anne-Sophie von Ott er, Piatt i Quartet, Cédric Tiberghien and many more. As always, there’s a wealth of new music, including premieres by Emily Howard, Harrison Birtwistle, Michael Hersch and Simon Holt.

A key programme strand this year is Britt en and America, coinciding with the centenary of the inspirational composer, conductor and educator Leonard Bernstein, whose connections with and parallels to Britt en are fascinating to explore. Another, marking 70 years since the festival was founded, is The Spirit of 1948 – we refl ect on a remarkable post-war period when so much of what we now regard to be the backbone of our cultural life was launched.

This year’s festival sees three featured Artists in Residence, connected by their curatorial fl air and open-minded approach to music making. John Wilson not only conducts the BBC Scott ish Symphony Orchestra, but also brings his John Wilson Orchestra, an established favourite at the Snape Proms, to make its Aldeburgh Festival debut. Pioneering American fl autist, curator and educator Claire Chase explores American music’s radical edge, from Varèse to Feldman and a new generation of composers whom she has committ ed to commissioning for the next 20 years through her Density 2036 project. The remarkable violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja performs and curates two concerts with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra (20 & 22 June), ranging from Stravinsky, Bartòk and Ligeti to a staged concert entitled Bye-Bye Beethoven, and explores her native Moldovan roots (23 June) with her musician parents. ‘Classical music is like a ship’, Kopatchinskaja has said, ‘and everyone is standing at the stern and looking at how nice it was where we came from. But no one dares to go onto the bow to see what is coming.’

Next month we will feature a selection of festival highlights.

WE’RE CElEBRATINg HARRy PoTTER Book NIgHT AT AldEBuRgH lIBRARy

1st February 2018 will see the fourth annual Harry Pott er Book Night celebrated throughout the world and here at Aldeburgh Library, we’re gett ing ready to host an unforgett able night themed around Fantastic Beasts. The fun kicks off at around 4:30 pm.

On Harry Pott er Book Night: Fantastic Beasts, we’ll be sharing the wonder of J.K. Rowling’s unforgett able stories and, most excitingly, introducing the next generation of readers to the unparalleled magic of Harry Pott er.

Here at Aldeburgh Library young wizards, witches and Muggles will be treated to an evening of beastly games, readings from our favourite Harry Pott er books and the Beastly Brain-teaser Quiz. We’ll be decorating the venue and serving up snacks inspired by some of the scrumptious wizard foods in the books.

You are invited to come in fancy dress if you wish to do so and a prize will be awarded to the wearer of our favourite costume. We are so excited to be joining up with schools, libraries, bookshops and community centres throughout the UK and Ireland – and indeed the world – to celebrate the fourth Harry Pott er Book Night.

Free tickets for our Harry Pott er Book Night event are available from Aldeburgh Library.

For more information on our event, please contact: Aldeburgh Library, Victoria Road, Aldeburgh01728452502Aldeburgh.Library@suff olklibraries.co.uk

BANNINg PAyMENT CHARgES

The Government have this week banned extra charges for paying with a credit or debit card or any sort of payments like Paypaland Apple Pay in a move that will help millions of people avoid unexpected fees when spending their hard-earned money.

Therese Coff ey, MP said: “It is important you know your rights and if someone tries to charge, inform Trading Standards (htt p://www.nationaltradingstandards.uk/) who will have the power to take civil enforcement action against traders who breach the regulations.”

“The Government decided that the EU proposal to just ban charges when paying by VISA & Mastercard wasn’t enough, so have included other payment methods such as Paypal in the ban to further protect consumers.”

fuRTHER NEWS oN THE AldEBuRgH HoSPITAl SENSoRy gARdEN

Very shortly, work will begin on the hard landscaping for the Aldeburgh Hospital Sensory Garden and over the next three months a wonderful new facility will emerge which will be available, not only for patients and clinic att endees at the hospital but for the whole community. Many people have asked how they can help support this project so I will highlight one aspect of the work which might be of interest.

There will be seating of diff erent kinds around the garden most of which will be made of wood. There will be traditional benches but seating will be built into the raised beds to make it possible to sit amongst scented plants.

In addition there will be the beautiful ‘Conversation Seat’, designed by David Villiers of Studiopond Designs who is a local Aldeburgh architect and Sculptor. David has designed the Seat for groups to sit together in a more

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NO FURTHER DISCOUNTS APPLYChoice of 3 courses with a bottle

of specially selected wine, choose from Castillo Ladera Sauvignon

Blanc/Airen or Tempranillo/SyrahOur opening hours are

Tuesday – Saturday for Lunch and Dinner

intimate setting for therapy sessions or as a quiet space for patients and visitors to spend time. The table accompanying the bench will have a number of questions engraved on it to act as a conversation prompt to encourage people to talk to each other. It is also intended to provide memory prompts for those with dementia and their caregivers. If you sit on the seat expect to be joined by others to engage in conversation!

All the benches have wooden laths or planks which can be engraved so if you would like to have a name engraved or a short uplifting saying engraved on a wooden lath, you can ‘purchase’ one. It will cost £25 to have a name of up to twelve letters engraved and £50 to have up to Thirty letters engraved!

Forms for engraving are available from the library where there is a display showing some of the plans for the new garden or from the hospital reception area where there is also a display of the plans. Forms and money can be returned to the hospital or to the library in an envelope clearly marked For The Attention of (FAO) Anne Parsons. Alternatively, you can do this online by going to the League of Friends website.

Your purchase of planks/laths to be engraved will help us to raise the money for the different seating around the new garden and we will welcome you to enjoy the garden in due course.

We really value your support. Very many thanks.Anne ParsonsSensory Garden Project Manager

Neil and Gill Mason of the Sibton White Horse receiving a certificate from Viv Holt, Chairman of the Aldeburgh & District RNLI Guild, for raising £2000 at quiz nights held at the pub on Mondays’ throughout the year. Viv gave a big thank you to all the patrons of the pub for voting for the Aldeburgh RNLI to be their chosen chairity for 2017 and raising an impressive sum.

Suffolk SAfEkEy

If you are looking for a way to keep your keys safe you can take advantage of Suffolk Constabulary’s keyfob recovery and key holder database service.

The service provides residents and businesses protection and assistance should they lose their keys and also allows Suffolk Constabulary access to a property in the event of an incident occurring while the property is unattended.

Every year the Police are handed thousands of keys which have been lost, that despite their best efforts cannot be returned to their rightful owner as it is not known who the keys belong to. Many sets of keys are also left on public transport over the festive period too.

Suffolk SAFEKey membership can also be a useful present for those tricky to buy for people.

Benefits include:

• Metal Constabulary branded key fob, with a unique reference number, to assist returning keys.

• £10 reward to the finder of your keys, courtesy of us, incentivising the return of keys.

• You don’t have to be a Suffolk resident or business, Suffolk SAFEKey operates across the UK & EU

• Over £25,000 worth of keys have been returned to Suffolk SAFEKey members

• Notification of found keys typically within 24 hours of being lost

• Affordable membership, money generated supports local charities

To find out more information please visit www.suffolk.safekey.org.uk.

THERESE CoffEy MPA SElECTIoN of NEWS fRoM WESTMINSTER

TransportA12: I added my support to the business case being developed by Suffolk County Council for the Suffolk Energy Gateway, the new road to by-pass the four villages along the A12.

A14: I welcome the fact that the A14 has been marked as a potential expressway in the Strategic Road Network Report which should help us sort out some of the congestion points along the route.

Suffolk & Essex Rail Conference: I attended the Rail Conference and pressed for the development of Sizewell C to be considered alongside other network improvements.

BusinessSmall Business Saturday: The first Saturday in December proved to be another successful Small Business Saturday. The campaign aims to encourage customers to stay local and support small businesses in their communities on the busiest shopping day of the year.

Post Offices: The Business Secretary announced funding of £370 million to secure the future of the UK’s Post Office network, bringing the total invested in the Post Office network since 2010 to £2 billion. This is crucial to ensure everyone continues to have access to their local branch.

The Tiffin Cup: Last year, I asked on Facebook who I should nominate from Suffolk Coastal. The Cinnamon in Leiston came a very close second to Bombay Nites in Walton, so I have nominated them this year. I’m delighted that their nomination has been accepted and that they will take part in this year’s Tiffin Cup. I look forward to welcoming Cinnamon Indian Cuisine to the House of Commons should they win their regional heat. Fingers crossed.

Constituency and Suffolk MattersDogs on Leads: I’m pleased that Suffolk Coastal Councillors agreed to drop the planned ‘General Public Space Protection Order’ proposal to fine owners who allow their dogs off the lead on grass verges, greens and allotments.I know many owners that like to throw a ball for their dog and I thought these measures were slightly over the top. The Council is going ahead with plans to create public protection orders making it a requirement to clean up after your dog and banning dogs from children’s play areas.

Suffolk Coastal & Waveney Merger: Communities Secretary, Sajid Javid MP, formally announced that he is minded to implement the locally-led proposal to merge Suffolk Coastal and Waveney District Councils to become a new single district council, due to come into effect in 2019. The final decision will be subject to Parliamentary approval in the New Year.

Next Surgery 19th JanuaryProvisionally 2nd FebruaryTo make an appointment please call 0207 219 7164.

E-SAfETy AdvICE foR CHIldREN ANd youNg PEoPlE

All devices, including smart phones, tablets, laptops, PCs etc. that are internet enabled can present risks to the user including cyberbullying, online fraud, identity theft, grooming and sexting. Remember, even basic phones that are not ‘smart’ and are not internet-enabled can still be used to send and receive pictures.

Young people routinely access social media and much of their social lives are online. This can create a false sense of security; for example chatting online feels different from chatting face to face. It is important for young people to remember that there are offline consequences to online behaviour.

Det. Supt. Eamonn Bridger said: “With so much of our daily routine now online parents and carers need to understand the way young people communicate with others, and the potential risks. This can be a challenging job. They need to know what their children are doing online and also help them to do it in a safe way. There is a great deal of information, guidance and advice available to help families navigate their way through the pitfalls of handheld, internet-enabled devices so they can ensure children use them safely, responsibly and enjoyably. I would urge everyone to take a look.”

Visit www.internetmatters.org - learn about online safety with parent and child e-safety app which can be downloaded for free.

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I am nervous and full of apologies because I am late. I hate being late. It immediately puts you at a disadvantage in any situation. How was I to know

(and I thought I knew Middleton pretty well) that there were cottages further down the Causeway as it stretched itself lazily across the low ground. It’s been there I guess since the fourteenth century when it was referred to as ‘the causey-way’ in Late Middle English and wouldn’t now have much truck with an early twenty first century motorist peering anxiously through the morning mist and rain!

No worries, Christine Stephenson is patient controlled charm itself and very well prepared. Her build, her presence, in fact her whole demeanour is that of retired ballet dancer. She is petit, neat and spare of gesture, and full of disarming smiles as she corrects me on a few issues: no, she isn’t painting now, she has given it up to concentrate whole heartedly on her passionate love of gardening no, she was not a miniaturist like Levina Teerlinc or Nicholas Hilliard, she painted largish watercolours of botanical subjects in enormous detail using a magnifying glass and ‘miniature’ brushes (google Series 7 Kolinsky sable brushes and marvel at their exquisitely shaped points); no, although she painted botanical subjects she preferred being called a ‘botanical painter’ because her objective was not only to produce scientifically accurate representations but also to interpret their intrinsic beauty in her own way. At school, in the lessons that involved botanical drawing, the teacher would refer to Christine by saying ‘here comes the artist’.

Christine’s first impressions of the beauty of flora were at the age of two or three as she was pushed in a pram down the lanes of her native Devon where the steep banks were festooned with an abundance of wild flowers. She remembers staring intensely at the blooms as only small

Bill Crow Local Artists Interview

ChrIstIne stephenson

children do. Why is it she asks we lose this concentration of vision as we become adults? She relishes detail. When attending the chamber music concerts in Cratfield Church she prefers sitting in the front row where she can lean forward and participate in the physical minutiae of the musicians’ performance. I meantime was getting a bit fidgety. When was I going to see Christine’s actual work? I mention to her that she had painted a vegetable, in fact a stick of brussel sprouts. Yippee, that hit the spot, her smile broadened and she got up to fetch me two pieces of literature. The first was the catalogue of the 10th International Exhibition of Botanical Art held in Pittsburgh, USA, in 2001 … and the sensational ‘brussel sprouts’ proudly adorned the front cover. The second was a very posh heavyweight gardening journal published in the Netherlands which featured the life and work of Christine, including flowers and more vegetables. Then it all came tumbling out, marvellous representations of tulips, Christine’s favourite flower, wildly dancing and sensuous, the delving dark caverns of the bearded iris, delicate discreet opium poppies, rich fat onions, regimental leaks and runner beans and a huge celeriac looking for all the world like an alien space ship on an earthbound odyssey. All resonant with texture and richness of colour. Christine describes how she achieved this combination of meticulous detail and stunning

composition: ‘First I made a photograph followed by colour studies and then various compositional drawings until I was entirely happy with the proposed image. This was then transferred to paper and I started to draw using a magnifying glass. Then I began to paint in watercolour using thin washes building up layer upon layer of paint until I get the depth of colour I desired’. This whole process took Christine weeks and weeks and I quote her words because her technique was the absolute foundation of her art.

After Bournemouth College of Art, and many years as a teacher in London, at the twilight of her career Christine took a telephone call in 1994 from Michael Loftus a plantsman who was as passionate about his garden plants sold from his nursery, Woottens of Wenhaston, as Christine was about her art works. This story behind this as it turned out fortuitous call was that Loftus introduced himself by saying “… my nephew met your son in London and told me that you are a botanical artist”. He wanted Christine to illustrate his catalogue, which she did for the next ten years. Christine reflects as she shows me the catalogues, each front cover a work of art, that the relationship between artist and client was often problematical. She being painstaking and meticulous, he being impatient and outspoken. It is reported that he nearly exploded when a visitor to his

Wenhaston establishment (it is still there, Michael Loftus died in 2012) enquired if he ‘sold conifers’. He disliked the term ‘catalogues’ and insisted on calling these gems of publications ‘handbooks’. At the risk of digressing too much and in an attempt to catch the character of the man along with his dialogue with Christine, I quote from his 2001 Planstman’s Handbook on salvias “of all the blue flowered plants Salvia uliginosa comes closest to azure. So often nurserymen describe mauve and purple flowering plants as having flowers of true blue, knowing the word itself is a magic talisman that will quadruple the sales of a particular plant. A case in point is Salvia x sylvestris ‘Blauhugel’ loudly puffed as a breakthrough. Rubbish! Its flowers are no more blue than my varicose veins”.

Enough of Mr Loftus. I am sure that when it came to similarly strong exchanges of views Christine gave as good as she got. Please excuse the use of the phrase but she is no shrinking violet. Her eyes glinted mischievously behind her gold rimmed spectacles when she showed me an image of the top brass of the Hunt Institute of Botanical Documentation in Pittsburgh. They are all toting their exhibition handbook featuring, of course, Christine’s magnificent ‘Brussels sprouts’ on the front cover. I also felt the passion as we gazed out over her small bleak mid-winter garden before I said my adieus. I resolved to return in the summer to see how Christine’s artistic vision turns into glorious reality with her beloved plants.

Christine Stephenson was awarded the RHS Silver Medal 1995, the RHS Gold Medal in 1996 and the Certificate of Botanical Merit by the Society of Botanical Artists, in 1999. She lives with her husband, the successful portrait painter, Jack Stephenson in Middleton, Suffolk.

Bill Crow

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AldEBuRgH PARISH CHuRCH

Priest-in-Charge: Revd. Mark lowther:Tel: 01728 452807 e: mark@thelowthers.comAll welcome for worship. Sunday services at8.00 am 10.30 am 6.00 pmMorning prayer daily at 9.00am on weekdaysMidweek Holy Communion Wednesdays 10amPlease see calendar at back of church forservice details.

CATHolIC CHuRCH:

The Terrace, AldeburghParish Priest: father Tony Rogers, Tel: 452782e-mail: aldeburghrc@btinternet.comMass: Saturday: 6pm (said) Sunday: 11am (sung)Weekdays: Please check the notice boards outside theChurch on the left-hand side of the door, and inthe porch.Holy days of obligation: Mass at 10amConfessions: Saturday at 5.15pm Church opens dailyand at All Saints, Seaward Avenue, leistonMass: Sunday at 9.15am, Holy days at 7pm;Confessions before Sunday Mass

BAPTIST CHuRCH

High Street, AldeburghPastor Terry Smith (01394 385052)e: the.shingles@ukgateway.netSunday Services: 10.30am (3rd Sunday each month includes Communion)Men’s Prayer group: 7.00pm on first Monday each monthWomen’s Prayer group: 1.30pm alternate Tuesdays at 50 Leiston RoadRainbow Tots: 10.00 -11.30am Tuesdays in term time at the Community Centre(for parents/carers & toddlers)lunch Club: 12.30pm ThursdaysParish Nurse: Ali Cherry works in Aldeburgh on Tuesdays & Fridays. Contact her at tel: 07870 946475 e: nursealicherry@yahoo.co.uk

lEISToN QuAkER MEETINg

Quaker Meeting House, Waterloo Avenue, leistonSunday Worship 10.30 - 11.30am. Visitors welcome.for more information telephone 01728 452114.

uNITEd CHuRCHES IN AldEBuRgH

at the Fairfield Centreunited Services 6.00pm on the third Sunday each monthunited Prayer 10.30am alternate Tuesdays

AldEBuRgH MuSEuM, The Moot HallOpen: April, May, September and October: daily 1430-1700. June, July and August: daily 1200-1700.Tel: 01728 454666Email: enquiries@aldeburghmuseum.org.ukWebsite: www.aldeburghmuseumonline.co.uk

AldEBuRgH RNlI lIfEBoAT SHoPOpening hours:Daily: 10.30-16.30 (April- October)Daily: 10.30-15.30 (November-December and March)Weekends only: 10.30-15.30 (January – February)

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ACCOMMODATIONBED & BREAKFAST IN ALDEBURGH:

Near to beach, town centre and the Suffolk Coastal path.www:beechhousealdeburgh.co.uk Tel 01728 452597.

loCAl SERvICES & INfoRMATIoN

AldEBuRgH ToWN CouNCIl Moot HallTown Clerk: Ruth Proctor Telephone: 01728 452158Email: info@aldeburghtowncouncil.co.uk

CITIzENS AdvICE BuREAu: (01728 832193)leiston: Open Mon & Fri 10 - 1.30pm, and Tue & Thur10 - 2.30pm. Saxmundham: Wed 10 - 12noon. Aldeburgh: first Friday every month 10 - 12 noon.

AldEBuRgH lIBRARy (452502)Open Mon, Tue, Thu & Friday - 9am-1pm,Wed - 9am-1pm & 3pm-6pmSat & Sun: 10am-3.30pm (closed for lunch 12.30-1pm)

HIgH STREET PoST offICE (452755)Opening hours from 1st October: Monday - Friday9am-5.30pm, Saturday: 9am-12.45pm. Closed onSundays, Public and Bank Holidays

oPTICIANS:Jeffery & Associates, Saxmundham (602830)Monday - Friday: 9.30am-5.00pm.

oSTEoPATHSSusan Kimber, BSc(Hons) Ost.,at Aldeburgh Doctors Surgery (07771 963524)Sharon Quilter, BFA, BSc(Hons )Ost, Snape (688935)

dENTAl SuRgERy: 167 High Street (01728 453333)PHARMACy: Aldeburgh Pharmacy, 125 High Street,Aldeburgh. Tel: 452763. Open seven days a week. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sunday and Bank Hols 10pm-2am.

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doCToRS SuRgERy victoria Road (452027)Appointments only on Monday - Friday 8.30 - 11am,and Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri: 3.30pm - 5.00pm. Urgentproblems will always be dealt with on the same day.For visits, please ring before 10am.

AldEBuRgH WEATHER WEBSITEwww.aldeweather.org.uk

www.aldeburghjubileehall.co.uk

The Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall offers a place for Performance, Entertainment

and the Creative Arts.

JAnuAry - MArCHSnape Maltings presents

FrIDAy LunCHTIME COnCErTSFurther information from www.snapemaltings.co.uk

Sunday, 11th February at 4.00 pmPrOMETHEuS OrCHESTrA

conductor edmond Fivetboyce: Symphony No 5dvorak: wind Serenade

beethoven: Symphony No 6 “Pastoral”Tickets: £15 (under 18s £5) from www.snapemaltings.co.uk

1st - 4th March 17th ALDEBurGH

LITErAry FESTIVALFurther information from 01728 452389

The Aldeburgh Gazette 18 26th January 2018 26th January 2018 19 The Aldeburgh Gazette295 High Street Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5DGRef. No: DC/17/5304/FUL | Received: Thu 14 Dec 2017 | Validated: Fri 15 Dec 2017 | Status: Pending ConsiderationFor the removal of an old shed and for the construction of a garden room7 Park Lane Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5HLRef. No: DC/17/5271/FUL | Received: Wed 13 Dec 2017 | Validated: Wed 13 Dec 2017 | Status: Pending DecisionAlterations to existing Flat to include at the front - Replacement First Floor Bay windows; replacement Second Floor window in enlarged opening; Velux windows - all hidden from view; To the rear - Replacement enlarged window & door; Replacement enlarged metal balcony; Replacement of First Floor window in existing opening.61A Crag Path Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5BTRef. No: DC/17/5258/FUL | Received: Tue 12 Dec 2017 | Validated: Tue 12 Dec 2017 | Status: Pending ConsiderationProposed external alterations including replacing windowsBrodies Wadd Lane Snape Suffolk IP17 1QXRef. No: DC/17/5265/FUL | Received: Tue 12 Dec 2017 | Validated: Wed 13 Dec 2017 | Status: Pending ConsiderationConversion and extension of existing garage to form residential annex for use solely incidental to the main house - variation of design approved under DC/15/4042/FUL to regularise the floor plan

PlANNINg APPlICATIoNS – dECEMBER 2017

Applications Pending / open for Comment Erection of a single storey side extension.Bridge House Mill Road Friston Suffolk IP17 1NWRef. No: DC/17/5358/FUL | Received: Tue 19 Dec 2017 | Validated: Thu 21 Dec 2017 | Status: Pending DecisionDemolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement 2 storey dwelling with associated landscaping. New vehicle access to highway. Installation of ground mounted solar panel array.Orlandor Aldeburgh Road Aldringham Cum Thorpe Suffolk IP16 4QJRef. No: DC/17/5346/FUL | Received: Tue 19 Dec 2017 | Validated: Fri 22 Dec 2017 | Status: Pending DecisionFormation of balcony over rear veranda in lieu of Juliette balconyHazeldene House Priory Road Snape Suffolk IP17 1SFRef. No: DC/17/5311/FUL | Received: Fri 15 Dec 2017 | Validated: Thu 21 Dec 2017 | Status: Pending ConsiderationThe demolition of two outbuildings, a garage and 1970’s kitchen extension. A new two storey extension, linking to a single storey artist studio. Restoration of the original 1838 cottage.

The Turret House 6 Westgate Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Suffolk IP16 4NERef. No: DC/17/5244/FUL | Received: Mon 11 Dec 2017 | Validated: Tue 12 Dec 2017 | Status: Pending ConsiderationInstall new bespoke roof light to front elevation and conversion of bedroom to form new bathroomLittle Tern Cottage 271 High Street Aldeburgh IP15 5DGRef. No: DC/17/5107/LBC | Received: Fri 01 Dec 2017 | Validated: Fri 01 Dec 2017 | Status: Pending ConsiderationDemolition of existing detached garage and erection of new 2 storey domestic extension, and associated works.Milnor 90 Leiston Road Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5PXRef. No: DC/17/5086/FUL | Received: Thu 30 Nov 2017 | Validated: Wed 06 Dec 2017 | Status: Pending DecisionSurfacing of historic access driveway and new link and conversion of barn buildings (Lower Bullock Yard) into a dwelling with ancillary workshop and studio and a holiday let.Knodishall Hall Church Road Knodishall SuffolkRef. No: DC/17/4977/FUL | Received: Tue 21 Nov 2017 | Validated: Tue 12 Dec 2017 | Status: Pending ConsiderationErect new dwellingWatering Place Golf Lane Aldeburgh IP15 5PYRef. No: DC/17/4952/FUL | Received: Mon 20 Nov 2017 | Validated: Fri 01 Dec 2017 | Status: Pending ConsiderationPlANNINg dECISIoNSDemolition of existing single storey side extension and rear chimney. Erection of new two storey extension to side, new front porch, and new single storey rear extension.2 The Sands Sandy Lane Snape Suffolk IP17 1SERef. No: DC/17/5196/FUL | Received: Thu 07 Dec 2017 | Validated: Tue 12 Dec 2017 | Status: Application PermittedChange of use and alterations to agricultural storage building to form dwelling. Discharge of Condition 1 of DC/16/1908/PN3Agricultural Building At Red House Farm The Green Knodishall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1THRef. No: DC/17/5040/DRC | Received: Mon 27 Nov 2017 | Validated: Wed 13 Dec 2017 | Status: Application PermittedAgreement of details reserved by conditions 2 and 3 of planning permission DC16/3140/FUL - Extension of curtilage to prior approval DC/16/1908/PN3Agricultural Building At Red House Farm The Green Knodishall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1THRef. No: DC/17/5278/DRC | Received: Wed 13 Dec 2017 | Validated: Tue 19 Dec 2017 | Status: Application PermittedRemove the existing timber balustrade and concrete copings and install new stone copings with glass and stainless steel balustrade aboveChesterfield House Crabbe Street Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5ABRef. No: DC/17/5091/FUL | Received: Thu 30 Nov 2017 | Validated: Fri 01 Dec 2017 | Status: Application Permitted

Agreement of details reserved by conditions 2 and 3 of planning permission DC16/3140/FUL - Extension of curtilage to prior approval DC/16/1908/PN3Agricultural Building At Red House Farm The Green Knodishall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1THRef. No: DC/17/5278/DRC | Received: Wed 13 Dec 2017 | Validated: Tue 19 Dec 2017 | Status: Application PermittedChange of use and alterations to agricultural storage building to form dwelling. Discharge of Condition 1 of DC/16/1908/PN3Agricultural Building At Red House Farm The Green Knodishall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1THRef. No: DC/17/5040/DRC | Received: Mon 27 Nov 2017 | Validated: Wed 13 Dec 2017 | Status: Application PermittedDischarge of Condition(s) No. 3 & 4 of Planning permission DC/16/4931/FUL - The proposal allows for changes to the existing domestic garden to 147 High Street, Aldeburgh, forming new stepped terraces with a retaining wall enabling the proposed garden studio to be constructed. The studio will be used to provide Annexe accommodation to 147 High Street, Aldeburgh to allow our client to paint in the garden and entertain guests.147 High Street Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5ANRef. No: DC/17/5035/DRC | Received: Fri 24 Nov 2017 | Validated: Fri 24 Nov 2017 | Status: Application PermittedEnlargement and addition of 2 Velux roof lights41 Church Farm Rise Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5BFRef. No: DC/17/4859/FUL | Received: Wed 15 Nov 2017 | Validated: Wed 15 Nov 2017 | Status: Application PermittedSingle storey living room extensionHazlemere Aldeburgh Road Aldringham Cum Thorpe Suffolk IP16 4QJRef. No: DC/17/4868/PNH | Received: Wed 15 Nov 2017 | Validated: Wed 22 Nov 2017 | Status: Prior Approval Not RequiredErection of a detached two storey dwelling within the current rear garden.17 Mill Hill Estate Aldringham Cum Thorpe Suffolk IP16 4QBRef. No: DC/17/4876/FUL | Received: Wed 15 Nov 2017

For full details see our website www.artinaldeburgh.org.uk or contact Lesley Shooter email: lesleyshoot@aol.com,

Tel: 020 8950 4363 Mobile or text: 07836 771428Brochures are available in the cinema or on application to Lesley

We are pleased to offer eight short courses run by four

established artists working in a variety of ways.

Full tuition, lunch with wine at Aldeburgh Market, morning coffee and afternoon tea with homemade cakes are all included.

(£195 for two day courses: £295 for three day courses)

We hold our courses in Church Farm Studio in Victoria Road.Each course is limited to six participants and many are nearly full so early booking is advised.

NEW 2018 Programme

Art in Aldeburgh

www.artinaldeburgh.org.uk

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| Validated: Wed 15 Nov 2017 | Status: Application Permitt edConstruction of a timber framed summerhouse with att ached storage for garden use. To be erected in back garden of property.6 Sanderling The Cygnets Saxmundham Road Aldeburgh IP15 5PDRef. No: DC/17/4800/FUL | Received: Mon 13 Nov 2017 | Validated: Fri 17 Nov 2017 | Status: Application Permitt edConversion of garage to study/bedroom, removal of tank box on roof and installation of lantern light, timber cladding to cover existing stone cladding.Avalon 35 Linden Close Aldeburgh Suff olk IP15 5JLRef. No: DC/17/4825/FUL | Received: Mon 13 Nov 2017 | Validated: Wed 15 Nov 2017 | Status: Application Permitt edReplacement of conservatory above plinth level and formation of orangeryThe Warren North End Avenue Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Suff olk IP16 4PDRef. No: DC/17/4733/FUL | Received: Tue 07 Nov 2017 | Validated: Tue 07 Nov 2017 | Status: Application Permitt edREPLACEMENT OF EXISTING GARAGE IN ENLARGED FORM AND RECONFIGURED EXISTING PARKING AREA WITH NEW VEHICULAR ACCESS AND NEW PEDESTRIAN ACCESS WITH NEW BRICK WALLS AND GATES IN PLACE OF EXISTING TIMBER FENCING AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING TREE.

53 Park Road Aldeburgh Suff olk IP15 5ENRef. No: DC/17/4657/FUL | Received: Thu 02 Nov 2017 | Validated: Thu 02 Nov 2017 | Status: Application Permitt edExtension and alterations including change in external materials and new cart lodge.54 Saxmundham Road Aldeburgh Suff olk IP15 5JERef. No: DC/17/4584/FUL | Received: Mon 30 Oct 2017 | Validated: Mon 30 Oct 2017 | Status: Application Permitt edTo erect a concrete storage unit with a spar fi nish and pent metal roof complete with 2no. access doors to allow storage for the Hall and its users.Aldeburgh Community And Sports Centre Kings Field Victoria Road Aldeburgh Suff olk IP15 5HYRef. No: DC/17/4491/FUL | Received: Mon 23 Oct 2017 | Validated: Mon 30 Oct 2017 | Status: Application Permitt edProposed alterations and extensions4 The Bays Lakeside Avenue Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Suff olk IP16 4NLRef. No: DC/17/4409/FUL | Received: Tue 17 Oct 2017 | Validated: Thu 26 Oct 2017 | Status: Application Permitt edProposed single storey extensionThe Mission Hall Aldeburgh Road Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Suff olk IP16 4NRRef. No: DC/17/4413/FUL | Received: Tue 17 Oct 2017 | Validated: Fri 20 Oct 2017 | Status: Application Permitt edThe development proposes the demolition of two dilapidated outbuildings, a garage and 1970’s kitchen extension. The scheme includes a new two storey extension, which inverts the living area to the fi rst fl oor, linking to a two storey artist studio. The artist studio completes the composition, forming a small courtyard, which mediates between house and garden. Works also include the careful restoration of the original 1838 cott age including rebuilding the knapped fl int street facade and replacing a concrete tiled roof with slate.295 High Street Aldeburgh IP15 5DGRef. No: DC/17/4353/FUL | Received: Fri 13 Oct 2017 | Validated: Mon 16 Oct 2017 | Status: Application WithdrawnProposed Home offi ce Study and bicycle shedTabard House Remembrance Road Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Suff olk IP16 4NWRef. No: DC/17/4289/FUL | Received: Mon 09 Oct 2017 | Validated: Tue 14 Nov 2017 | Status: Application Permitt edProposed conversion and extension of existing garage to form residential annexe to be used in conjunction with Church Farm House.Church Farm House Victoria Road Aldeburgh Suff olk IP15 5EARef. No: DC/17/4167/LBC | Received: Fri 29 Sep 2017 | Validated: Wed 11 Oct 2017 | Status: Application Permitt ed

lEISToN-CuM-SIzEWEll ToWN CouNCIl

9TH JANUARY 2018

Pre-meeting Reports

177. Laura Hack, Project Offi cer, Suff olk Coastal District Council

The Chairman welcomed Mrs Hack who gave councillors an update on the current proposals to upgrade the Leisure Centre and swimming pool. Mrs Hack gave a detailed overview of the proposed plans and it is hoped work will start in September 2018. She advised the centre may have to close until January 2019 with a phased re-opening but consultation is being sought with the clubs who use the centre and staff jobs would be safe. Cllr Betson asked if solar panelling could be put on the roof and Mrs Hack explained that is an option in the next phase of the development. Cllr Levermore was concerned for the swimming club if the pool was closed and asked if the all weather pitch would remain. Mrs Hack said they were meeting with various clubs to discuss the closure and confi rmed no work is being done to the all weather pitch. Cllr Howard queried the cost of the refurbishment and staffi ng. Mrs Hack confi rmed a 20 year contract with Places for People is in place and the estimated refurbishment cost will be £3.5-£4m. Cllr Casagrande asked how the contract is managed and Mrs Hack explained a dedicated offi cer monitors the contract with Places for People. Cllr Hodgson queried why there are no windows on the lower fl oor and Mrs Hack explained that was due to alleviate noise issues for nearby residents. Cllr Ginger queried solar panelling and if this would benefi t SCDC to which Mrs Hack replied tariff s are very low, so they would need to weigh up the benefi ts. Cllr Harle queried if it was possible for the solar panels to generate enough power to run the lights and heat the pool but Mrs Hack was unable to answer this query. A resident asked who the freeholder is and Mrs Hack confi rmed Suff olk Coastal now owns the whole site.

178. County Councillor, County Cllr Rainger

Cllr Rainger gave an update on the Suff olk Energy Gateway Scheme. This was now seeking funding for a 4 villages bypass with 299 responses received from the consultation. Cllr Rainger said the Jacobs Report was on the SCC website as well as his own blog page. County Cllr Rainger also reminded everyone to have a fl u vaccination, especially for those who suff er with chronic health conditions. Cllr Ginger queried if Carrillion was the highways contractor SCC used but County Cllr Rainger confi rmed Kiers hold the contract. A resident asked why Leiston Barclays Bank

was not included in the lett er from Dr Therese Coff ey, MP regarding possible closure and asked if Leiston was secure. County Cllr Rainger will seek clarifi cation. A resident wanted to know the costs of the 3 separate att empts at resurfacing the High Street and County Cllr Rainger will investigate. A resident asked if the Highbury Field site had been sold to a property developer and the Clerk confi rmed it hadn’t.

During the above item, the time reached 7.30pm, it was proposed by Cllr Ginger and seconded by Cllr Harle and agreed that Standing Orders be suspended to allow the public session to complete.

179. District Councillor

Unfortunately, Cllr Pratt and Cllr Cooper were not in att endance but a report from Cllr Cooper was tabled.

180. Public Forum

A resident raised concerns regarding the recent refurbishment of the Jubilee Gates and that he felt they were discolouring and not weathering well.

DRAFT MINUTES

At a meeting of the LEISTON-cum-SIZEWELL TOWN COUNCIL held in the COMMUNITY CENTRE, King Georges Avenue, Leiston, on

TUESDAY 9 JANUARY 2018 at 7.40pm

PRESENT Councillor Mrs L Hill (in the Chair)

Councillor D Bailey, Councillor Mrs S Betson Councillor D Boast, Councillor Miss F Casagrande, Councillor Mrs S Geater, Councillor C Ginger, Councillor P Harle, Councillor T Hodgson, Councillor W H Howard, Councillor J N Last, Councillor Mrs S Levermore, Councillor D Morsley, Councillor C Nichols.

181. Minutes

It was proposed by Cllr Howard, seconded by Cllr Betson and agreed that the minutes for the meeting of 5 December 2017 be signed as a true record.

182. Apologies

Apologies were accepted from Cllr Cooper and Mrs Gibson.

183. Chairman’s Communications

The Chairman was invited to talk to James Hazell from Radio Suff olk on their Christmas Tour of the district, when they came to Leiston in the BBC outside broadcast bus. Other members of the community, including Elspeth Gibson and Wayne Burns also came along. Father Christmas was there for the children to visit and mince pies and sausage rolls were served. It was excellent to have

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(CLT) went well and is awaiting the report. The next steps are to get trustees in place and for the working party to arrange a public meeting.

187. Housing Group Update

Cllr Betson tabled a report and felt, after a very busy year, it was moving forward well.

188. School Transport Consultation

Report previously circulated. Cllr Betson proposed we consult with the local schools for their views on their preferred option and respond on that basis, Cllr Levermore seconded. Cllr Howard asked to amend the proposal to also contact Suff olk New College for their views, which was then agreed by all.

189. Newslett er

We have a meeting date set for 24 January, but this was felt to be too early, so it was agreed to put this back until March, with publication at the end of March.

190. Finance and Personal

a) Accounts for Payment: It was proposed by Cllr Howard, seconded by Cllr Boast and agreed that accounts presented in the sum of £20,599.28 along with £15,656.58 paid since the last meeting, be approved for payment.

b) Sparkle and Ice Event 2 December 2017 – Accounts Sheet: Councillors noted the report previously circulated. Cllr Levermore said the Leiston Events Group were very pleased with how it went.

191. Sett ing the Precept 2018/2019

Members noted the Clerk’s report and discussed the various pressures and aspirations that aff ected the amount that Leiston-cum-Sizewell Town Council needed to continue providing the facilities and services it currently did. They also looked to the future to ensure they were responsibly making provision for projects that would enhance the town and benefi t residents in years to come. Members agreed to continue supporting the Youth Club and the toilets in Dinsdale Road as well making provision for incremental contributions to the various earmarked reserves currently held. To continue services at the current level required an increase from £260,000 to £267,000 just to keep up with infl ation. Members noted this and also noted that this increase did not increase the Band D

contribution for Leiston residents as the tax base had increased suffi ciently to cover this (more houses have been built that pay Council Tax). Members then discussed the additional provision that had been requested for various initiatives for the coming year. There was discussion on the need to provide toilets on our recreation grounds, but this was looking to be too costly at the moment. Thought was given to putt ing money aside to provide catering facilities within the Middle School section the Council will be leasing but this was postponed until we had gained a bett er understanding of the usage etc. Finally, it was agreed to make provision of £10,000 to the wages budget to allow the Council the option of hiring some part time help for the offi ce staff or to employ an apprentice as this Council takes on more and more responsibilities. It was proposed by Cllr Howard, seconded by Cllr Ginger and agreed that the Precept for 2018/19 be set at £277,000. Members noted that this was an increase of 8p a week for Band B properties and, overall it added 10p a week to the approximately £1.30 a week increase being imposed by the County and District Councils on Band D tax payers.

The meeting took a break from 8.30pm to 8.45pm

192. Planning Matt ers

DC/17/5147/FUL – Single storey extension including dining room, utility and WC at 31 Quakers Way, Leiston RECOMMEND APPROVAL DC/17/5250/FUL – Redevelopment for the site for 24 dwellings comprising of conversion of the clubhouse into twelve apartments and redevelopment of the former bowling green for two blocks of apartments comprising twelve units with associated access and landscaping at Leiston and District Constitutional Club Ltd, Waterloo Avenue, Leiston Members noted the inclusion of suffi cient parking and hoped that the confi guration and the size of the bays was useable and well proportioned. They were pleased to see that the frontage would not be altered and were relieved that the site would become less of an eyesore now should this plan be passed. The only issue of concern was the egress onto Waterloo Avenue and how that worked with the zebra crossing. This was installed as part of previous developments around this site to allow good safe access to the recreation ground opposite. This must be retained. The kerbs and pavements should be made very disabled friendly to allow easy passage across the entry

road itself as this is a well-travelled footway. Cllr Howard against. RECOMMEND APPROVAL DC/17/5450/FUL – Single storey side extension – replacement of existing timber fencing to front boundary. New boundary treatment to be red facing brickwork with black painted metal railings. Height of new front boundary wall to be 1.2m from ground level at 55 Abbey Road, Leiston RECOMMEND APPROVAL DC/17/5447/FUL – Minor extensions to front and rear, removal of variety of existing roofs and erection of new roof form, including new front porch canopy at 7 Station Road, Leiston RECOMMEND APPROVAL

193. County Matt ers

No response had been received from Highways regarding Sizewell Hall Road fl ooding and drainage issues and the Deputy Clerk will chase this matt er.

194. District Matt ers

Cllr Howard commented that there are proposals for free parking in Felixstowe which small towns, such as Leiston, would benefi t from. Cllr Ginger felt the Gateway Housing system was not working properly as local people cannot obtain housing but people outside the parish can. He suggested inviting a Gateway offi cer to a future Council meeting to give a presentation on how the Gateway system works. Cllr Casagrande said the system was set up to allow people to move around and thought it worked well.

195. Correspondence

Grant Request from Revitalise A lett er had been received from Revitalise requesting funding to help towards providing essential breaks to disabled people and their carers. It was proposed by Cllr Howard, seconded by Cllr Hodgson and agreed to grant £100.00.

Ambulance Response Times in Leiston A response from the East of England Ambulance Service had been received giving further information and off ering to come to speak to the Council regarding this matt er. It was proposed by Cllr Hodgson, seconded by Cllr Morsley and agreed that we invite them to a future Council meeting to answer our concerns.

SPLG A lett er had been received from Mr Roy Dowding requesting representation from Leiston Town Council on this Group. It was proposed by Cllr Howard, seconded by Cllr Casagrande and agreed not to be part of this Group.

Leiston highlighted on Radio Suff olk. The Leiston Surgery Patient Participation Group, at their meeting on 3 January, had a presentation from Sharon Cuthbert, the Project Offi cer for the Leiston Dementia Project. Among some of the plans for 2018 is to set up a Leiston-cum-Sizewell Good Neighbours Scheme and to support the development of opportunities such as the Men’s Woodwork Shed and Community Allotment. Rachel Nightingale, the Social Prescribing Link Worker, will be giving a presentation at the March meeting regarding the implementation of this project. The Leiston Men’s Shed have invited the Chairman to visit next week so the shedders can tell her about the current engineering work they are doing for the Long Shop Museum and plans for a woodworking shed behind the Town Council offi ces. On 8 January, the Chairman att ended the fi rst Annual General Meeting of the Trustees of Leiston Town Pastors. Carol Cott on is now the Lead Town Pastor and the new Co-ordinator is Elizabeth Masterton-Smith. There are seven Trustees and they intend to investigate charitable status. The Chairman, on behalf of the Town Council, thanked the Town Pastors for their work in Leiston over the past year. The Chairman was pleased to report that Leiston Primary School had been rated ‘Good’ from the recent Ofsted inspection with a number of strengths highlighted in the report and wished to convey the Town Council’s congratulations to all those involved in achieving this successful outcome. With Alde Valley Academy and Suff olk New College recently achieving the same status, it is a very welcome and positive message for our community.

184. Chairman’s Reception – 20 April 2018

Councillors noted the date, which does not clash with any events at the Church. Cllr Last informed the Chairman he was unable to att end.

185. Declarations of Interest

Cllr Howard item 10a, Cllr Levermore item 10b and Cllr Hill for Leiston Film Theatre.

186. Leiston Together

The Clerk gave members a brief update on Leiston Together. Councillors felt that a comprehensive housing needs survey should be done and asked that Leiston Together consider part funding this. Cllr Hodgson reported the scoping day for the Community Land Trust

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196. Questions to the Chairman

Cllr Bailey raised concerns regarding the refurbishment of the Jubilee Gates which the Clerk will check. Cllr Levermore was concerned the Sylvester Road car park was not being used with cars parking along the grassed verges on Seaward Avenue. Cllr Bailey felt a lett er should be sent to Therese Coff ey, MP regarding the Barclays Bank issue. It was proposed by Cllr Last, seconded by Cllr Bailey and agreed to write to Dr Coff ey to explain her lett er. Cllr Geater expressed concerns that the Lloyds Chemist was closing, which is another empty shop. Cllr Harle reported large rocks/concrete blocks had been washed up on the beach which was a health and safety issue. The Clerk will report this to Suff olk Coastal.

The meeting fi nished at 9.25pm.

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Fri 26th Jan - Thurs 1st Feb 7.15pm (excl. Sun 28th Jan)

Matinee - Sun 28th & Wed 31st Jan at 3.00pm

Gary Oldman, Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas in

DARKEST HOUR PG

—————————— Fri 2nd & Sat 3rd Feb at 7.15pm Matinee - Sun 4th Feb at 3.00pm

Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba and Kevin Costner in

MOLLY’S GAME 15

—————————— Mon 5th, Tues 6th & Thurs 8th Feb at 7.15pm

Matinee - Tues 6th Feb at 3.00pm

Frances McDormand and Woody Harrelson in

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—————————— Wed 7th Feb at 7.30pm. LIVE ON STAGE

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RICHARD DIGANCE ——————————

Fri 9th Feb at 5.00pm Sat 10th - Sat 17th Feb at 2.30pm & 5.00pm

Sun 18th Feb at 3.00pm Mon 19th - Wed 21st Feb at 5.00pm

Thurs 22nd Feb at 7.15pm

From Aardman Animation, the creators of Chicken Run and Wallace and Gromit ...

EARLY MAN PG

—————————— Fri 9th - Thurs 15th Feb

EVENING PROGRAMME TO BE CONFIRMED

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—————————— Fri 16th - Sun 18th Feb at 7.15pm

Gary Oldman, Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas in

DARKEST HOUR PG

—————————— Mon 19th - Wed 21st Feb at 7.15pm Matinee - Thurs 22nd Feb at 3.00pm

Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in

THE POST 12A

—————————— Fri 23rd Feb - Thurs 1st Mar at 7.15pm

Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in

FIFTY SHADES FREED TBC

—————————— Sat 24th & Sun 25th Feb at 3.00pm

Sally Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters and Hugh Bonneville in

PADDINGTON 2 PG

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WHAT’S oN

Aldeburgh & district Branch of the Royal Air forces Assoc: meets Aldeburgh Community Centre, 1100hrs, 3rd Tues.each month. Further details contact Chairman Paul Sweetman, 01508 518755.

Aldeburgh Branch of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buff aloes: meets Aldeburgh Community Centre, 8pm Thurs.Secretary: Charles Walker, 01728 452914.

Aldeburgh Bridge Club: meets every Tuesday at 7pm, Fairfi eld Centre. Tel. 01728 648586.Aldeburgh dementia Carers Support group: meets 1st Thurs. in the month at Fairfi eld Centre, 10.30am - 12 noon.Aldeburgh Phoenix Club: meets every second and fourth Thursday in the month, 7.30pm during autumn, winter and spring

at various venues in the Aldeburgh area for dinner followed by a visiting speaker. Further details from Tim Scotchmer on 01728 452697 or the club web-site www.aldeburghphoenixclub.org.uk

Aldeburgh flower Club: meets 3rd Tuesday of the month, excl. Aug & Dec, at 2.30pm, the Church Hall.Aldeburgh Museum: open daily, April to October 2.30 – 5pm; June, July & August 12noon – 5pm.Aldeburgh Music Club Choir: meets every Tuesday at Aldeburgh Community Centre 7.30-9.30pm. No audition

required and new members welcomed. Tel 01728 602217.Aldeburgh Photography group: Meets the third Wednesday of the month except December at

Aldeburgh Community Centre at 7.30. Visiting speakers on varied subjects. Visitors welcome. For details contact Peter Brown on 01728 454034.

Aldeburgh WI: meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, 2.30pm at the Church Hall.Aldeburgh & Thorpeness Rugby Club: plays at The Pavilion & Sports Ground, match day training on Tuesday

evenings, 7pm-9pm.Fitness and Skills Training on Thurs evenings, 7pm - 9pm, www.pitchero.com/clubs/thorpeness Aldeburgh youth Club (for youngsters 10 to 15 years): meets every Monday evening in term time, 7-9pm Fairfi eld

Centre, contact: Fran Smith, 453451.Car Boot Sale: Last Sunday each month: King’s Field, 9.00am - 1.00pm. £5.00 per table in aid of the

Childrens’ Christmas Party.Country dancing Sessions: Church Hall, Aldeburgh, 2nd & last Wed. of the month, 11am -12noon. Tel 01728 453993.dance Classes: 16-60+, Aldeburgh Community Centre, Mondays, 6.30-7.45pm. Mixed styles & rhythms. No partners

required. For more information contact Brian on 01728 687723.The Fairfi eld Centre: Monday: Youth Club 7-9pm; Tuesday: Lunch Club 12.30; Bridge 7.00pm; Wednesday: Knit and natt er

2-4pm; Friday: exercise with Amanda 11.45; art group 2-4pm. All welcome. Tel. 01728 454515. Hall Bookings 01728 452797.keep fit group: Thursday morning, 10am at the Community Centre.Water Colour Painting lessons: by local artist Susan Boddy. Every Mon, 2-5pm at Aldeburgh Church Hall. For more

information contact Susan on 07811 142014.yoxford village Hall: Flea Markets: 9am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday of every month. Stalls, cakes, bread, produce,

refreshments, in aid of Village Hall funds. Book a table on 01728 668529.

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If this role attracts you, please send a short biography and statement of why you want to join us, and what you believe you have to offer to Sally Irvine sally@sallyirvine.org. Sally Irvine (07802 476656 – after Feb 3rd) and Chris Ellins (07900 084339), both existing Trustees, would be happy to have a preliminary chat if you would like to fi nd out more before applying.

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