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June & July 2016
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I’m always grateful for your contributions: stories, memories andcover pictures. So, please start scribbling! Don’t forget to let meknow if you want to make a request for help or ideas or needpublicity for an event.
The copy deadline for the next Echo is:15th July
Please send news, articles etc to:Tish King T: 01728 638259 (home from work 6.30ish)
Brick Kiln Farm, Badingham, IP13 8LEEmail : [email protected]
BADINGHAM DIARYVillage Quiz Sun 7th June White Horse 8pm
Maypole Treasure Hunt Wed 8th June Call 638325 for detaiils
Queen’s Birthday Service Sun 12th June Church 10.30am
Village Fete Sat 18th June White Horse 1-4
Queen’s Birthday Celebrations Sat 18th June White Horse 6.30-11
Family Service Sun 19th June Church 10am
Orchid Open Afternoon Sun 19th June Pollards 1.30-4
WI Thu 30th June Village Hall 7.30pm
Village Quiz Tue 5th July White Horse 8pm
Maypole BBQ Wed 13th July Call 638325 for details
Family Service Sun 17th July Church 10am
Celia’s Garden Fete Sat 23rd July Willodene 2pm
WI Garden Meeting Thu 28th July Red Barn Farm 7pm
Check for updates on www.badingham.org.uk
Don’t forget to tell Carl when you have news or events that youneed to publicise: [email protected]
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The ECHO is produced for the villagers of Badinghamby the Badingham Community Council
Registered Charity No. 274549
The Echo welcomes items for publication but we reserve the right to edit.While every effort is made to check information published, the BCC does notendorse the accuracy or reliability of any article or advert within the magazine.We may not be able to publish everything we receive for each issue – priorityis given to dated village events. E.O.E.
Notes from the EditorAccording to Alan Titchmarsh, cow parsley is the “height of garden fashion”and with it you can “bring your border to life with swirling clouds ofcreamy-white flowers”. Which I’m pleased about, as I can sit here writingthis and ignore what’s swirling all around in the garden!
Do we have some green-fingered residents who could share somegardening advice in the Echo? First question, what should we do with abay tree? I’m guessing it needs a bit more pruning than the leaves Igrabbed on Christmas Day to flavour the bread sauce!
What else would you like to see featured in the Echo? I’m always open toideas. You’ll find me on the Tombola stall at the fete. Yes, it’ll soon be timeto hang out the bunting again. Please come along if you are around - bringyour running shoes if you fancy entering the bale race!
Thanks to all our advertisers who are a big help towards the productioncosts of the Echo. I am conscious that we are getting several half pageadverts which are filling up the magazine, so we might need to think againabout space and advertising rates.
In the meantime, please keep sending me your news and I’ll try my best tosqueeze it all in.
Best Wishes and Good Health, Tish
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BADINGHAM
Thank youA big Thank You to Quizmaster Ian at the Village Quiz in May, where£80 was raised for BCC funds.
CongratulationsCongratulations to Helen Willey and her fiancé James who are gettingmarried in Badingham in June. We wish them a long, health and happymarried life together.
Village FeteThis year’s Summer Fete is being held at the White Horse on SaturdayJune 18th from 1-4 pm. Thanks to Mark and Lisa for playing hosts oncemore. Come along to meet with friends and neighbours and have a goon the sideshows and look around the stalls.
Rob Welham is planning another Bale Race so make sure you’rewearing the right shoes for a quick dash from the Village Hall.
Fancy Dress ParadeSomeone has given a generous donation towards prizes for achildren’s fancy dress competition at the Fete. We’re looking forcreative, original and inventive costumes (not just Kings and Queens).There will be two age groups: Young Children (0- 6 years) and OlderChildren (7-11 years) and 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in each category:£15, £10 and £5. So get creating and win some holiday money!
Evening EntertainmentTo celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday, there will be musical entertain-ment in the evening, starting at 6.30pm. There are still a few placesavailable for the delicious hot buffet that Mark is planning, so pleasecall me to book your tickets.
Pauline 01728 602542 Chair, BCC
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SAINT JOHN THE BAPTISTCHURCH, BADINGHAM
Would like to invite all Badingham Residents,their families, friends and neighbours to join
us for coffee and biscuits... maybe even cake!
10.30 am on Sunday 12th Juneat the church
to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday
Coffee will be followed by a serviceof favourite hymns at 11.15am
at 12 noon the bell ringers will join withringers across the United Kingdom
If you have a favourite hymn that you would like includedplease let either Carol (638352) or Ann (638288) know and we will do our best to include as many as possible in the service
Everyone is very welcome and we do hope you will do yourbest to join us for this very informal celebration of thanks
for the service Her Majesty has given to the United Kingdom
Badingham Community Council 2015/16
Sonja Russell President / Secretary 638268Rita Ruffles Vice-President 638208Pauline Skevington Chairman 602542Shirley Easton Vice-ChairmanGerry Newman Treasurer
Philip Goldsmith, Jackie Price, Tish King, Wynne Willey
If you have any ideas for community lead activities and competitions,do get in touch
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BADINGHAM
Fete Reminder: Saturday 18th June at the White Horse
Thanks! A big thank you for your generous donations to our SummerFete. In the two weeks running up to the Fete, someone will call to collectany Raffle or Tombola prizes that you would like to donate. If you prefer,you can drop them in at Rita’s or mine.
I plan to collect Sun 5th - Tuesday 7th June in the Bowling Green Road,High Road and Hollow Lane area - if I have your phone number, I can letyou know when I will be calling.
Wanted! Please bake for our Cake Stall. Cakes, buns, cupcakes, slices,biscuits, savouries - create some delicious home-baked treats. I knowwe have some talented cooks in the village, please help us fill this ever-popular stall.
Help! If you can spare an hour or so to help out on the day, we will soonfind you a job!
But MOST IMPORTANTLY do join us on the day.
Please get in touch with myself 638268 or Wynne 638479.
Thank you, Sonja RussellPresident BCC
FRAMLINGHAM ART SOCIETYSUMMER EXHIBITION
St Michaels Rooms - Framlingham29 – 31 July
FREE ENTRY
OPENING TIMES:Friday 29th 10am - 7pmSaturday 30th 10am - 5pmSunday 31st 10am - 5pm
Refreshments will be servedthroughout the Exhibition from10.30am - 4.30pm
We look forward to seeing you allSonja Russell (Chairman)01728 638268
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Some of you may be aware of the sad lossof my two nephews, Micheal and Liam, ina tragic motorcycle accident almost 3years ago. As a result of the fantastic jobdone by the EastAnglian Air Ambulanceon that night, as a family we are doing ayear of fund-raising for them.
My effort is to have a garden fete and we would love to see as many ofyou as possible. There will be all the usual stalls - and anything else wecan come up with before the day. What we raise at the fete, BarclaysBank will match up to £1,000 so all donations would be grateful received.
Please come and support this very worthwhile cause, Celia
Enterprise Badingham
Our village shop opened on Monday16th May and will be open for ever more,Monday to Friday 11am to 1pm.
Do contact us if you would like to getinvolved. Please call eitherTanya 638894 or Karen 638061or email
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Daniel GrimwoodContact:
Tel: 07913 291732or email
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A warm and friendly welcome awaits youon the 4th Thursday in the monthat the Village Hall – 7.30 pm
June 30th - ‘Iris folding cards - Ann Wilding change of date due to EU Referendum
July 28th - Garden Meeting at Red Barn Farm please note start time is 7pm
August - No Meeting
For further details please contactJoan Overett – 01728 638902
Orchid Open AfternoonSunday 19th June, 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Pollards, Pound Green Road
At least 250 orchids have come up in our garden this year andwe hope that at least four of the six “frequent” Suffolk specieswill be in flower, viz:ü pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis),ü bee orchid (Ophrys apifera),ü southern marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza prætermissa),ü common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii)
Slightly limited parking, so come on a bicycle or bring a friend!
Tea and cake will be available.
Donations to Suffolk Wildlife Trust will be gratefully accepted
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VILLAGE NOTICEBOARD
BUDDHIST PINE PLANTLooking for a new homeBuddhist Pine (Podocarpus macrophyllus)is an oriental conifer. An indoor plant, it hasstrap-like, glossy leaves. Few conifers growindoors but this one loves our sun lounge.Healthy 3', 5 year old specimenDonation to charity pleaseSonja Russell 01728 638268Colston Bungalow, Badingham
Little Ernie winners for April and MayApril number 5 Wynne WilleyMay number 19 Raymond Dearing
FOR SALERed 1963 Austin Mini 850cc
ü Restored two years ago
ü Only 59800 miles on the clock
ü MOT to April 2017
ü £8200 O.N.O.
Genuine equiries only, this is an original classic car
Contact Lindsay [email protected]
See changes to thebus timetable onpage 34
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Tables of up to six people (£2 per person)Proceeds to local organisations
June 7th - St. Elizabeth HospiceJuly 5th - R.N.L.I.
August & September - no quizzes
East Anglian Air Ambulance £66
Badingham Community Council £80
The Maypole ClubWe warmly welcome all residents and visitorsto our meetings.
We meet every second Wednesday in the month at 8pm,usually at Badingham Village Hall.
June 8th - Treasure Huntfollowed by a meal at the White Horse
July 13th - BBQ
New members always welcome.
Phone Debbie 638325
BADINGHAM CHURCH FAMILY SERVICESFamily services take place on the 3rd Sunday of each month;at 10am and last about 30 mins. Services are followed by coffee,juice and biscuits and are very child-friendly, but hopefullyenjoyed by the whole family.
19th June Jairus’ daughter
17th July Elijah and the widow
If you have not been before or have not been for some time, docome along and give it a try, you will be assured of a warmwelcome. For more information contact:
Ann - 638288; Carol - 638352; Tanya 638894
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BADINGHAM NATURE DIARYPaul Collins shares his noteworthy nature sightings at Pollards - let usknow if you spot something exciting in Badingham.10 Mar Peacock Butterfly
13 Mar Lapwing Bruisyard Road
18 Mar ‘Large raptor’ Not a buzzard, harrier or kite - could it have been
a goshawk??
22 Mar Fieldfare Last of the season
22 Mar Brimstone Male
26 Mar Comma
30 Mar Bee fly
31 Mar Goldcrest
11 Apr Swallow
13 Apr Blackcap
13 Apr Buzzard Four - a new record?
19 Apr Orangetip Emerged from pupa on inside of back door20 Apr Long-tailed tit Bent tail feathers - female incubating eggs?21 Apr Lesser Whitethroat
Karen Rae has spotted these Badingham visitors of the feathered kind...
Late March Woodcock Beech WalkEarly May Little egret Fields opposite Low StreetEarly May Treecreeper Low Street garden
And I’m fairly sure that Colin Upton saw six buzzards in the sky at once. My unclein Dennington certainly saw six together last Sunday (8th May). Buzzards havebecome well-established around here in the past few years. Suffolk Wildlife Trusttell us: “Listen out for their cat-like, 'kee-yaaa' calls as they soar in high circlesover grassland, farmland and woodlands. Buzzards eat small birds, mammals andcarrion, but will also eat large insects and earthworms when prey is in shortsupply”.
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Picture yourself cruising through our fabulousscenery in a classic British Sports Car
Morgan 4/4 1600 – Triumph Stag – Jaguar XJSMGB Roadster – Jaguar XK8
Hire an iconic Classic Sports Car and makeyour loved one’s dreams come true
Prices from £135 a day - Gift Vouchers availablecontact Big Sky Classic Car Hire 01728 638003
[email protected] www.bigskyclassiccarhire.co.uk
Queen’s 90th Birthday Beacon
On the evening of 21st April, a crowdgathered at the White Horse and,with lamps and glow sticks, processedalong Low Street, past the flags flyingon the Village Hall, towards the bellscalling us to the churchyard.
Here, on the freshly mown grass,Sonia read a message from the Princeof Wales and atop the church tower abeacon was lit, under the stewardshipof Bob and Nick - one of over 900 suchbeacons set alight across the country, to celebrate the90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.
More than 50 people followed Malcolm’s lead in the HipHip Hooray and joined in singing God Save the Queen andHappy Birthday before another peal from the bell ringers.
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The Nursery School at Badingham Village Hall, IP13 8JS
Providing Quality, Affordable Day Care for children aged3 months to 5 years
Open every day, Monday to FridayOffering flexible hours between 8.30am - 4.30pmWe accept grant funding for 2, 3 & 4 year olds
Holiday Clubs available
For more information about Holiday Clubsor for your child to join Playschool
please contact Michele on01728 638804 / [email protected]
http://badinghamplayschool.weebly.com
BADINGHAM STAY & PLAY Parent and Toddler Group at Badingham Village HallTuesdays 9.30am ‘til 11.30am term times £2 a family
to include craft activities, music and snack
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Introducing Fred.\ Holidaysformerly
Susan Hampshire Travel
For all your
travel arrangements
call Sally on 01473 242623
ABTA and ATOL bonded
I have been asked to share these messagesof thanks for good deeds done!
Linda, Bob and Ann recently went round thevillage and cleaned all the road signs
Roger B has been doing a litter pick
Andy C has pruned back the hedges on the footpath betweenthe Church and top of Mill Road
Tanya and Karen have been brilliant sorting out the pop upshop, along with all the helpers to get it tip top
There are lots of people who regularly do their bit, giving up theirtime for our community. It really is appreciated - and it is noticed!
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We also carry out: Tree Work, Hedge Cutting,Grass Cutting, Timber Extraction,
Firewood Processing and Log Splitting
NPTC Qualified & Fully Insured
Phil: 01728 621306 Mob: 07786734706or Lee: 07877 488736 E: [email protected]
www.kindlewood.biz
Saturday 30 July 2016
St Clare's Church at 7.30 pm
Entry £5.00 including refreshments
Meningitis ACWY VaccinationIf you were born between 1st September 1996 and 31st August 1998 you maybe eligible for this vaccination. Contact Framlingham Surgery for a NurseAppointment on 01728 723627
Vote for your local business stars - for a chance to win a £100 voucherTo champion businesses in the IP17 postcode area (next door in Peasenhalland Bruisyard and across to the coast), you are being asked to nominatepeople in the Businesses of Saxmundham Customer Service Awards.Vote on the website saxmundham.biz or in Waitrose for your chance to wina £100 Waitrose voucher. Entries close 9th June.
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Dr Dan Poulter MPMember of Parliament
for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
I always enjoy my regular meetings withlocal businesses and voluntary organisa-tions in our area, many of whom dependupon volunteers to carry out their work.Here in Suffolk I see examples everyweek of a proud tradition of volunteeringwhich is underpinned by a unique senseof community spirit.I was therefore very pleased to be invitedto the Framingham Rotary Club and hearabout the excellent work that they havebeen doing, especially in volunteering forthe ‘Hour Community’ service project.This project puts vulnerable people incontact with tradesmen who are able togive their skills for an hour or so to assistwith work on essential utilities such asplumbing, electricity and the installationof smoke detectors, free of charge. Itwas also good to hear that a bus servicefrom Framlingham to Ipswich Hospital isbeing provided by the project three timesa week and that a befriending service isbeing initiated to help carers in the localarea.I would also like to pay tribute to theRotary organisation in this their Jubileeyear and all the dedicated volunteers notonly in Suffolk but across the countrywho give up so much of their time to helpthose who are in less fortunate circum-stances than their own. In the UK thereare an estimated 15.2 million people who
volunteer at least once a month and 23.1million who volunteer at least once ayear. I hope that this number willincrease and that the strong communityspirit that flourishes in Suffolk willcontinue to do so.On Friday of last week I spent the daywith the Suffolk Police as part of myparticipation in the Parliamentary policescheme that I am very much enjoying. Ihave received some valuable feedbackon the way that the Police in Suffolkworks and how other organisationslinked with the Police, such as the Inde-pendent Police Complaints Commission,work and operate with the public. For myprogramme last week I joined the mentalhealth team in carrying out their dutiesand was full of admiration for the workthat they do. There is a team of 16people attached to Suffolk Police thattake a holistic approach to people withmental health issues. They liaise withhousing services and the NHS in tryingto best support patients with mentalillnesses and I am fully supportive of theirwork and will help in any way that I can.To see me at an advice bureau call01728 726 588 or [email protected].
Highly qualified and experienced sports and holistic massage therapist,Christina Warren, has relocated back home to Suffolk after many years inLondon and Bath. She brings her business Pure Urban Massage to the area,offering bespoke massage treatments drawing on a range of sports, deeptissue, relaxation and Indian head massage techniques. Christina alsooffers Neal's Yard holistic facials.
Christina will offer treatments from her home studio in Laxfield and alsooffers a mobile service, within a 15 mile radius, to clients' homes andholiday cottages.
Her clients vary from busy executives to manual workers (or keengardeners!), sports people (whether professional athletes or ‘weekendwarriors’) or those simply looking to pamper and treat themselves to awell-deserved bit of ‘me’ time.
Contact Christina on 07739 572985 or visit www.pureurbanmassage.comfor more details.
swedish massagedeep tissue massagesports massageindian head massageneal’s yard holistic facialschristina warren
tel: 07739 572985email: [email protected]: www.pureurbanmassage.com
Studio in Laxfield
Mobile treatments availableto your home or holiday cottage
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THE PERFECT GIFTHave you often thought you really must write down the stories
your mother, father or a grandparent are always telling?
At We Write Your Stories we capture a person’s life and memories insmall, softcover books that will become treasured family keepsakes.
They make a wonderful gift to mark milestone birthdays, retirements,wedding anniversaries - or just because it’s something you’d like to give.
We also offer a special wedding package for a couple’s big day.
Prices start from £295
We Write Your Stories Nick & Jen Woodhead, Mill Road, Badingham, IP13 8LQ
Please visit www.wewriteyourstories.com orring us on 01728 638884 for a no-obligation chat
Open Farm Sundayat Dennington Hall, Laxfield Road, DenningtonSunday 29th June, 2 - 6pm
Wander around the farmyard to see the display oflarge-scale modern equipment. See the suckler cowherd and take a trailer ride round the farm, looking atgrowing crops and conservation management
Sunday 5th June - free entry at Easton Farm Park, 10.30 - 5
A bit further afield...
Sunday 5th June at Shotford Hall Farm, Low Road, Harleston, IP20 9QT
A fun-packed event, come rain or shine! Milking demonstration, riversidewalks, farm machinery, sheep shearing, tractor and trailer rides.Indoor play area, local crafts, scones, hog roast and ice cream
Park Farm, Thorington and Kenton Hall are also open on 5th June. Visit thewebsite for full details: farmsunday.org
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BADINGHAMNEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHSonja Russell,Head Co-OrdinatorTel: 01728 638268We look towards summer months oflong daylight hours… which thieves willmake the most, getting up to mischief(to put it nicely). This is when we wantall of you to be observant. Especiallybeware of bogus callers, turning updoor to door in the village.
SUFFOLK POLICELocal Crime Incidents newsletters areno longer being sent to NHWs. Instead,crime information is now circulated usingPolice Connect. You can sign-up toalerts for crimes, appeals and safetyadvice on the Suffolk Police website:www.suffolk.police.uk. Messages can betailored to your postcode and you canadd extra addresses for your businessand vulnerable relatives.
Local Policing will enable the constabu-lary to respond to the ‘changing nature ofcrime’ and better allocate resources. Thecounty is to be divided into 9 locations,each led by an Inspector who will over-see the work of Safer NeighbourhoodTeams and our Emergency ResponseOfficers. Three Superintendents willoversee this work, responsible for theEast, West and South of the county.
The new Inspectors for Suffolk East(Badingham) are Nicholas Aiken(Halesworth) and Richard Hill(Lowestoft).
HEATING OILBeware - thieves areusing a convertedBT Openreach vanto steal heating oil.1000 litres was stolenfrom a house in EarlSoham. If anyone sees anythingsuspicious, contact police 101 or 999 -they need to be caught.
POLICE SPECIALSWould you like to become a SpecialConstable, working along beside thepolice? Around 250 people, from avariety of backgrounds, already volun-teer. You need to be over 18 an ingood health and of good character. Ifyou are interested email [email protected].
CARD WARNINGSThere is an increasing number of theftsin Suffolk targeting older people, wherebank cards are stolen and fraudulentlyused. Offenders are using a variety ofmethods, Shoulder Surfing being one –watching the victim enter their PINnumber before stealing the card. This ishappening both at cash points (ATMs)and in shops. Please be aware of whois around you.
OPERATION WARRINGTONPolice across the region are currentlyinvestigating a small spate of burglarieswhere elderly people have been targetedby groups of men. The men often claimthat work is required on the property andmay force their way into the house wherethey steal cash or valuables. Speak withelderly friends, relatives and neighboursand make sure that they are aware howto keep themselves safe at home.
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LOCKAlways keep your house secure, evenwhen you are at home. Keep doorslocked and windows shut – includingyour back gate.
STOPIf someone knocks at the door, stop andthink if you are expecting a visitor. If not,do not feel under any obligation toanswer the door, even if the caller hasseen you.CHAINAlways put the chain on the door beforeyou answer it, even if you are expectinga caller. It gives you more control overthe conversation and also makes it muchharder for someone to force their way in.It is fine to say something like ‘Thank youfor letting me know. I will contact mybuilder right away’ and then shut andlock the door.CHECKü Always ask for a photo id card and takeyour time to check it, even if expectingthe caller. Make sure the photo lookslike the person at the door.ü Take your time to call the companyusing a phone number you already have.A genuine caller won’t mind waiting.ü You can always ask them to come backat an arranged time when you can havea friend or relative with you.ü Never buy or sell anything at your door.NOT SURE?DON’T OPEN THE DOOR!Remember, if you are not sure about thecaller, do not open the door. Call policeon 101 - or 999 if you are concerned foryour safety. If you think the caller issuspicious and may target someone elsevulnerable in the neighbourhood, pleasecall 999 immediately and give as muchdetail as you can: describe the person,their clothing, their vehicle etc.
FIVE MEN NETTEDBack in February 1995, an observantvillager was suspicious of the behaviourof a driver of a dirty white transit van andwatched his movements around threehouses in Low Street. He phoned meand I contacted the owners, questioningwhether they had seen the van and howmany people were in it. The owner of thelast property had had a man, with anorthern accent, call round selling fish.fRemembering police reports from theprevious spring, we knew the policewere on the lookout for a set up fitting thesame description. I immediately calledthe police - everything was all systemsgo. Terry Marsh, our co-ordinator wholived at Wayside, Low Street worked withme. He was off towards Dennington likelightning. I went up the A1120, butneither of us could find them. I returnedhome, leaving Terry looking elsewhere;keeping in touch with me and the police.The police finally found them inBramfield. My sincere thanks went tothose who helped and gave the alarm. Ican vividly remember the adrenalin andexcitement - the phone was hot. Thepolice were so efficient (I hope theywould be the same nowadays) and to becalled "Sonja" and thanked was soreassuring. The arrests would not havehappened without the help of villageresidents - who, I think, all deserve anOBE.
Please everyone, keep your eyes openat all times - by working together wecan keep this parish safe.
Thank you, Sonja
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Here is the last instalment of Brian Garratt’s memoir of his walk from the Medto Normandy for the 60th anniversary of D-Day in 2004. Brian worked as acabinet maker in Low Street, close to the Village Hall. Thanks to Marlis andfamily for sharing this story in the Echo over the past few months.
Day 35The lowest point of the whole walk. After three nights of solid rain I havedecided to reduce the carrying weight and do the last hundred miles with B&Bs.This is a difficult decision and I am not happy about it, but I have lost quite a lotof body weight and the rucksack is now noticeably heavier with the dampnessof some of my gear. So at 6.15 I walk out of the campsite in the rain leaving mycarefully packed tent, sleeping bag and foam mat neatly stacked by the gate. Icould not even find a dustbin to give them a decent burial. I had carried thesefor five hundred miles and they had been my refuge for many nights. I cannothelp but feel this is a mistake. After an hour of walking I am surprised to find abar open, I go in and order a coffee. The landlady is eating her breakfast at oneof the tables and invites me to join her. With the aid of my map and hertelephone directory, we sort out hotel telephone numbers for the rest of thejourney. As I walk out, I am just amazed how kind and helpful she was to a totalstranger. Reaching Mortagne au Perche after five hours in the rain, I am not ofan acceptable standard for the first hotel. As I walk out again past the highlypolished Tourist Hotel de France sign, I realise it is all that it implies - it is forhighly polished tourists. Luckily the next hotel accepts me quite happily.
Day 36Started walking at 7.30. A good stop at Moulins la Marche, reached Ste.Gauburge at 2.00. Booked into Auberge du Valbureois, a place with an excellentchef - result, a very good evening meal. Just as well I did not live this lifestyle allthe way up from Montpellier!
Day 37Started walking at 7.30 a good stop at Gace but another long trek after that toreach Vimoutiers at 4.00. Armed with my list of hotels, I asked the landladywhere I had just booked in if she would ring ahead for me for the next night. Tomy dismay, she could not find a room within thirty miles of the coast becauseof the D-day celebrations. I went to the Information Centre, only to get thesame result. I expect my tent was still stacked beside the gate at Belleme. Whata shame! I seemed to be on the edge of a great canyon that I could not crosswithout the help of public transport.
Day 38Got the 7.00 bus to Lisieux and then the train to Caen, not quite what I hadplanned. I had expected to walk into the landing area via Pegasus Bridge. Sowalking from Caen station at 9.30, I reached the Royal Norfolk memorial at thecrossroads above Hillman about 1.00, only to find that the batteries in my camerahad gone dead. Unbelievable bad timing! I carried on to Hillman, arriving just intime to find a party of students getting back on their coach. Rushing up to theteacher I explained my dilemma, with the result that everything ended very well.
As a 15 year old apprentice I had worked with someone who had been here sixtyyears ago with the 1st Battalion Assault pioneers, carrying a beehive [anexplosive charge on two legs which had to be placed against the offending objectand set off]. Mercifully he survived the ordeal. It is a tribute to the skill andprofessionalism of the C.O. at the time that so many were able to walk away. 25years earlier in France similar objectives cost hundreds of lives. After morephotos with a detachment of the R.A.M.C. they kindly took me to the port ofOuistreham to catch the ferry to Portsmouth.
Brian Garratt (1936 - 2006)
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Heveningham Hall Country Fair : 2nd & 3rd July, 10 - 5
Brundish Training CentreCourses for iPads, tablets
and computers
Lessons available for all levels of abilityNew courses starting regularly
For more informationplease contact:
t. 01728 627174(please leave a message if we are out)
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SLEEP WELL
FLEXIBILITY
FEEL GOOD
ENERGISE
For a list of local yoga teachers/classes [email protected] look at the Suffolk News part of her Yoga
website: www.sudokasana.co.uk
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NEWS FROM DENNINGTON SCHOOLRobins ClassOur topic for Summer Term is Rainforests. As part ofthe topic, the children will be looking at what animalsthey might find there, making mini rainforests andinformation booklets about the facts they havelearned.Wrens ClassStudying the topic ‘Dennington and Beyond’ we will be learning howto give and understand basic instructions in French. In Maths we willbe focusing on timetables.Swallows ClassContinuing with our Space theme, the children will delve into theworld of Science Fiction and, in Computing, will learn how to create aspace-themed quiz. Then we will move on to Coasts and in Science willlook at the solubility of different materials.Later this term we will be designing and making the scenery for ourend of year production.
Stay and PlayDrop-in session for children
aged 3 and upwardsTUESDAYS 2.15pm to 3.15 (term time)The perfect place to meet up and chat,share advice and experiences
Toddler GroupWe invite all children 0-5 to come and play
Please bring an adult with you!FRIDAYS 2 to 3.15pm (term time)
£1.50 per session – includes Refreshments
For any further information contact: 01728 638206or email: [email protected]
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Call Lola 6383053rd Sunday each month Badingham Church 10amTuesdays Approx. 11am Low Street1st Thursday each month Call for venue 6387282nd Wednesday of month Village Hall 8pmAlternate Tuesdays Approx 10.30am Village HallMon to Fri Village Hall - see advert1st Tuesday of month White Horse 8pmTuesdays Village Hall 9.30 to 11.30am4th Thursday each month Village Hall 7.30pm
REGULAR VILLAGE EVENTS
BADINGHAM VILLAGE HALLOur Village Hall is available for hire daytime, evenings and
weekends. The spacious hall has a wooden floor, kitchenand bar areas , with tables and plenty of seating
To hire the Village Hall please contact:Michele Cole [email protected]
Village Residents Others Hourly rate £6 per hour £8 per hour
Day Rate £60 per day £70 per day
All cancellations must be made a week aheadof the booking to avoid charges
Table, chairs and crockery available for separate hireContact Sonja 638268
Please note the small meeting room at the Village Hall is no long-er available for hire. Please find revised hire details below for justthe main hall at a hourly or day rate
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Farming CalendarEverywhere trees and hedges are bursting into blossom and leaf. A period of drierweather has meant we’ve finally managed to get on with land work – some of itmonths behind schedule.Wheat crops have been slow to develop and have suffered stress – yes, it’s notjust us who suffer from wet and a lack of sunshine! One of Grandad’s sayings wasyou’d always find a ear of wheat by the Suffolk Show – it will take some searchingthis year.After going into a poor seedbed, caused by last August's heavy rain, the rapeseedhas pulled itself around in places. In other patches it’s best to avert the eyes – theplant never managed to get established and the rabbits and pigeons have beenfeasting on it ever since.The beans were planted late but, fingers-crossed, they are fairing a lot better thanlast year. They have a lot of growing still to do. Some people are saying crops willbe two weeks behind come harvest but sunshine, warmth and light showers cansoon make a world of difference. We'll have to wait and see.
TW Tree &Gardening Services
All Aspects of Tree Surgeryplus
* Hedges Trimmed ** Rough Areas Strimmed *
* Garden Rubbish Cleared *
01986 79892807787 753525
Gavin ReadGENERAL BUILDER /PAINTER & DECORATOR
Honest & Reliable
Call or email me for a quote
Tel: 01728 638949Mob: 07917 564842
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MARY SKELCHERPERSONAL TRAINER
Personal Trainingfor individuals or couplesFitness * Weight Loss * Toning
Eating for Health01728 660034 / 07804 398427
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... if you are in need of some time out, have any aches orpains or just need pampering...
Holistic Massage – Back Massage - Hot Stone Therapy –Reflexology - Body Scrubs & Wraps
Massage is beneficial for aches, pains, tension, stress, headaches, relaxation,general well-being and so much more...
Relax and Unwind… www.fp-therapies.co.ukCosy & Comfortable Treatment Room - Fully Qualified & Insured
Take some time out and look after yourself
Contact: 01379 388458 (Brundish) or [email protected]
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BELL RINGINGThe Bell Ringers meet for practice every Thursday evening at 7.30pmat Badingham or Dennington church and would welcome new members.Just turn up (Badingham on odd-numbered Thursdays) or give us a call
Mike Bostock Smith 638352 Ole Jenson 638345
Badingham Church Bring & Buy Books
All welcome to borrow or buy for a small donation
Money raised in aid of local charities and theup-keep of our church
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Advertising Rate CardThanks to all our advertisers whosupport the Echo’s printing costs
Annual costs (6 issues):Full page advert: £25.00Half page advert: £15.00Smaller adverts: £ 7.50
Villagers can advertise items for salefree of charge
Each year 6 issues of the Echo aredelivered by hand to every householdin Badingham and to members of theCommunity Council who live close by.
Please contact the Editor if youwould like to advertise your businessor service or items for sale:[email protected]
WELL ROTTEDHorse manure
FREE if you fill yourown bags but it wouldbe great to donate tosupport inkfestival.orgor freedomcharity.org.uk
Also available:ALPACA Manure£1 a bag - can go
straight on your gardenI can deliver locally:
20 bags for £20plus 50p/mile
[email protected]/07799892442
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LOCAL TRANSPORTService 118 Stradbroke, Laxfield, Framlingham, IpswichMonday – Friday (Schooldays only)Stradbroke 07:28 Ipswich, OCM 17:15Laxfield 07:36 Otley College 17:35Pound Corner 07:42 Framlingham, White Horse 17:59Badingham, White Horse 07:45 Badingham, White Horse 18:10Framlingham, Bridge Street 07:55 Pound Corner 18:13Otley College 08:19Ipswich, OCM 08:43
Service 482 Framlingham, DissMonday – FridayIpswich, Old Cattle Market (service 118) 13:45Framlingham, White Horse 10:20 14:50Badingham, White Horse 10:30 15:00Pound Corner 10:33 15:03Laxfield 10:40 15:10Stradbroke 10:51 15:21Eye 11:12 15:42Diss 11:34 15:55 NSchDiss 09:10 13:30Eye 09:25 13:55Stradbroke 09:44 14:14Laxfield 09:56 14:26Pound Corner 10:03 14:33Badingham, White Horse 10:06 14:36Framlingham, Bridge Street 10:16 14:46Ipswich, OCM (service 118) 11:23
Service 121 Stradbroke, Woodbridge, IpswichFirst and Third Tuesday of the Month
Sch No SchStradbroke 09:20 Ipswich, OCM 13:40 14:10Laxfield 09:30 Woodbridge, Turban Ctr R RBadingham, Church 09:39 Melton R RBadingham, White Horse 09:41 Sweffling 14:40 15:10Sweffling 09:59 Badingham, White Horse 14:58 15:28Melton 10:25 Badingham, Church 14:59 15:29Woodbridge, Turban Centre 10:30 Laxfield 15:08 15:33Ipswich, OCM 11:03 Stradbroke 15:18 15:48
Suffolk Link LoesOur local ‘demand responsive transport’ operates in the area bounded by Yoxford, EarlSoham, Hacheston and Saxmundham, between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00 Monday toSaturday. To book your journey call 0845 604 1802 between 08:15 and 16:00 (Monday toFriday) up to 7 days in advance. Journeys can be to anywhere in the served area and canconnect with other public transport eg buses in Framlingham to Woodbridge and Ipswichor trains at Saxmundham to Lowestoft or Ipswich.
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Country CarsYour Local Friendly Service
Call us now for Shopping - StationsAirports Lakeside - Ipswich
01728 - 724377Don’t drink & drive call
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BED & BREAKFASTCOLSTON HALL
Badinghamen-suite, TV lounge, wholesome farmhouse
breakfasts, ground floor rooms - plusself catering holiday cottage
01728 638375
BADINGHAM DIRECTORYEmergency Services Use your grid reference if possible Dial 999 POLICE - Framlingham Fire Station, Saxmundham Road Dial 101 Staffed by volunteers on Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 9am - 1pm
DOCTOR Pembroke Road, Framlingham 01728 723627 DENTIST Framlingham Dental Surgery 01728 723651 VET - Castle Vet Group Pepperwash Lane, Framlingham 01728 723480 VET- Framlingham Vets Station Road, Framlingham 01728 621 666 Neighbourhood Watch Sonja Russell 01728 638268 Play School Michele Cole 01728 638776 Primary School Dennington 01728 638206 High School Thomas Mills, Framlingham 01728 723493 Church Revd Jonathon Olanczuk 01728 638823 Library Bridge Street, Framlingham 01728 723735 White Horse Pub Lisa & Mark 01728 638280 Groceries Emmetts, Peasenhall 01728 660250 Window Cleaner Ed Parker 01728 660264 Milk Dairy Crest 01493 660400 Newspapers Patricks of Framlingham 01728 724414 DIY Materials Framlingham DIY 01728 723505 Taxi Service Country Cars 01728 724377 Fresh Fish Van Spencer Wightman 07929 097124 Parish Council Sue Piggott 01728 746622 Parish Recorder Victor Warne 01728 638357 Community Council Pauline Skevington 01728 602542 Enterprise Badingham Tanya Newton 01728 638894 Maypole Debbie Horrocks 01728 638325 Womens Institute Joan Overett 01728 638902 Badingham Echo Tish King 01728 638259