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This edition brings us a new Classified section, for you to advertise all that you may.

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And as well as our local charity news, we have the third column of Rural Past, written by our favourite local Historian, Sarah Doig. Just to keep you updated on the distribution front, I am pleased to say that, as at the end of April, we now have over 260 outlets where you can pick up a copy of Rural Ads!

This is sure to increase on distribution of Edition 5, so I will keep you updated as to how this goes.

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Rural PastEach month, local historian, Sarah Doig will be bringing us intriguing snippets of our local History

This Edition’s Feature is

Education, Education, Education

This article is the third in a series written by Sarah Doig, a family & local historian who lives on the Suffolk/Norfolk border. Details of all the services Sarah offers are on her website www.ancestral-heritage.co.uk. Sarah would also welcome feedback on her articles as well as suggestions for future ones.

This month I have been delving into the archives of our village primary schools, most of which of course have long since closed. Apart from the wonderful brick and flint buildings which bear testament to local endeavours and enthusiasm to ensure that the younger generation were educated, the records that the school masters and mistresses created give us a fascinating insight into what life was like in rural East Anglia. The surviving logbooks, punishment books and admission registers provide absorbing details of the day-to-day life of the school. I dipped into entries from 1912 in the logbooks from three schools in the area - Rickinghall,

Pakenham and Norton - and found some interesting snippets.

I was struck by the extent to which, a century ago, the school played a key role in the life of the village. It was not only a place of education, but a venue for events put on by the wider community. For instance the Rickinghall logbook entry for 12th June 1912 reads “There was no school on Tuesday afternoon as the room was required for a concert”. And at Norton school just a week earlier, “The Suffolk Show is being held at Stowmarket & a half-holiday has been given by the Managers”..

Also, because many such National Schools were closely linked to the local church, it is common to find entries like this one on 25th July 1912 from the Pakenham logbook which reads “The Annual Choir Outing took place to-day - School closed”.

I also found the notes on the school curriculum of interest because, unlike today, this was decided by the local school staff and managers rather than at a national level. The Norton school logbook records in detail the scheme of work for 1912 which included: English literature (William Tell, King Arthur, Hereward the Wake, Robin Hood & Robinson Crusoe), Arithmetic, Geography (the meaning of map signs and preparation of maps of France, Spain, Portugal & Italy), History (stories of great men & great events) and Nature Knowledge. Singing was also on the curriculum and was “taken in the playground when weather & surface permit”.

Many of the entries in these school logbooks record attendance levels, which were affected much more than today by weather conditions - “On

Friday morning 60 children and on Friday afternoon 42 children were absent through wet weather”, the Rickinghall 25th November entry states. Many children had to walk several miles to and from school (twice a day because

they had to return home for lunch) from outlying hamlets and road/footpath conditions

were far worse than today. The rural economy also affected school attendance levels.

The 2nd August Rickinghall entry says “Harvest having begun on several farms the attendance this week has been low”. It is also interesting to note the amazing range of diseases and ailments which kept children off school in 1912. A list compiled from entries in all three schools reads: colds, chicken pox, mumps, measles, whooping cough, scabies, influenza, ringworm, eczema & impetigo. And one poor girl gets a special mention in the Rickinghall logbook entry of 7th July: “Susan Bailey a girl in the First Class was excluded from school as her head was verminous”!

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Win a FREE meal at The Bell Inn!To win a FREE Sunday lunch at The Bell Inn, Rickinghall, simply send in any food question that you wish to be answered by Simon.

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Chef’s Corner

ASPARAGUS SOUP

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil1 Onion, finely chopped400g/14oz Asparagus, finely chopped500ml/18fl oz hot chicken stock Sea Salt Freshly ground black pepper4 tbsp Double Cream1 stick of Celery, trimmed

and chopped1 leek, trimmed and chopped

Preparation method

1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat.

Add the onion and fry until softened.2. Add the Asparagus and cook for two minutes.3. Add the stock and bring to the boil. Season, with Sea Salt and freshly Ground Black Pepper, reduce the heat to simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the asparagus is thoroughly cooked.4. Add the cream and mix with a hand blender until

smooth.

2. Also, do I oil the steak or the pan?

Regards

Bob Shimmon

Hi Simon

I have a couple of questions for when I am cooking steaks:

1. I have read conflicting advice on seasoning before cooking. Should I include salt or does this dry out thepiece of meat?

Dear Bob,

The Great Debate!

1. Chefs disagree all the time, but rarely about as basic technique as the sprinkling of salt and pepper.

It is widely agreed that the Seasoning of the meat prior to cooking will dry out the meat. This is due to a process called osmosis that moves water from inside the cells to outside.

Albeit it is again agreed that although it does dry the meat out it does also enhance the flavour

2. I suggest you lightly coat the steak first with oil before youtoss it into the pan. Ensure you choose an oil with a high smoke point, By oiling the steak instead of the pan, you’re able to get the pan really hot for a nice good searing and the steak will not stick to the pan.

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EDUCATION/TUITION

IAN PALMER first qualified as an Approved Driving Instructor in 1998, and is based in Stanton near Bury St Edmunds.

He provides high quality driving lessons in the Bury St Edmunds area and also covers Stowmarket, Newmarket and Diss.

Having helped many learner drivers to gain their full driving licence, Ian took on the

challenges to become a fully qualified Police Driving

Instructor in Cambridgeshire in 2008. During this time, Ian greatly developed his teaching and coaching skills in order to get the very best level of ability from each individual student.

All ADIs are periodically monitored and their teaching skills assessed to make sure they are still of a good enough standard to continue working

TRAINING SOLUTIONS, reflects his pasion to coach all drivers to the very best of their ability.

It is Ian’s goal to ensure that, not only do you reach the necessary level of driving skill to pass your test, you do so with confidence and with a respect for the responsibilities needed to drive safely on our busy roads.

For more information visit www.agradedrivertraining.co.uk

as an ADI. At his last assessment, Ian was awarded a grade 6, the highest available level.

Ian also takes great pride in his own driving, and as well as being qualified as a Police Advanced Driver, Ian has twice passed the RoSPA Advanced Driving Test at Gold standard.

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‘The Carpet Store that comes to your door’County Carpets Direct are a family run business with over 30 years experience in the trade.

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HEALTH

SUCCESSFUL HYPNOTHERAPYwith RUTH WATSON BA (Hons) Psych D.hyp (Adv), MIAH (Acc)

Ruth specialises in the treatment of fears, phobias, nervous conditions, weight issues and eating disorders for adults and children. She has become one of the best known and busiest hypnotherapists in the Norwich area.

Word spreads and increasing numbers of clients travel to see her from all over the UK.

Ruth Watson is a graduate of psychology and a full member of the International Association of Pure Hypno-Analysts, established in 1984 as an organisation dedicated to the professional and ethical use of hypnosis for the treatment of nervous disorders. The IAPH is the largest and longest running association of analytical hypnotherapists in the world. At its 21st annual conference in 2006, she became one of the first members of the International Association of Pure Hypno-Analysts to be awarded with the prestigious Advanced membership status.

Ruth is also a fully qualified “Thrive” Consultant. Thrive is a unique and groundbreaking cognitive training programme that gives you the resources and techniques to change your life for

the better and move forward, thus enabling you to create health, happiness and success.

As a certified practitioner of the Hypno-Band™ weight loss system,- Ruth uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Hypnotherapy to change your eating habits forever. This is a safe, risk free and cheap alternative to Gastric Band Surgery. The Hypno-Band™ is the World Leader in gastric band hypnotherapy and is the original Virtual Gastric Band method in UK, USA, Australia and many more countries.

Ruth’s commitment to continually updating her knowledge in order to stay in touch with the latest developments in hypnotherapy means that she attends many separate seminars and training courses each and every year.

No mean feat for someone whose diary is already full and overflowing, but she says “I feel I have a duty to retain and improve my skills regularly, to give the highest quality of therapy possible….my clients expect and deserve the best.”

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DUTCH BARN NURSERIESHOME GROWN PLANTS AT LOW

PRICES

A family run plant nursery and shop situated on a working farm in the village of Blo Norton, near Diss.

Come and visit us to view our wide range of alpines, unusual herbs, vegetables and habaceous perennials.

Produced on the nursery, we are able to offer great value for money.

Dutch Barn Nurseries The Street, Blo Norton, Nr Diss, IP22 2JB

Tel: 01953 681182 Open: 10am - 5pm Daily (Closed Tuesdays)11am - 4pm Sundays

Equine Services

I run a local business offering a variety of essential services to the equine market.

I help with general exercising, rehabilitation, bringing horses back into work, teaching, stable management, Yard cover/holiday cover (of all

animals).

Buying and selling second hand tack and much more.

Please contact me for my CV with references and for any further information and advice:

Victoria WoodfordTel: 07703924151

E-mail: Vikkiwoodford@googlemail.comFind me on facebook search: equine services

R F Landscapes Landscape Gardening and Garden Maintenance

specialists. Est. since 2005 Covering Suffolk and parts of Norfolk

Regular Garden Maintenance: Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Garden Clearance General Garden Maintenance Lawn Treatments Landscaping: Fencing Decking Driveways Block Paving Patios PavingPaths Garden Walls Garden Design Turf Laying Tree Planting Planting Schemes

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For a full range of services please visit our website: www.rflandscapes.co.uk.

For a free quote please call: 01449-400363 or email: enquiries@rflandscapes.co.uk

GARDENING

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RETAIL

I initially established Gypsophila in order to pursue my great love of all things floral. I was very successful in the Colchester area in providing elegant arrangements for all occasions. I then relocated to Norfolk, where my business has continued to flourish.

My focus has always been meeting customer expectation by providing quality flowers, coupled with an

uncompromising level of service.

Gypsophila is an independent family-run business, which is not connected with any other countrywide commercial enterprise. We are local and dedicated to supplying an personally delivering beautiful flowers for any celebration or event.

I am personally very

experienced in providing top quality wedding and funeral bouquets and my prices are HIGHLY competitive.

Not only do we supply superb floristy services, but also make imaginative cakes and cupcakes for all occasions.

Our website: www.weddingf lowersandcakes.co.uk will give you inspiration and help you get some ideas.

Alternatively, if you have already seen a design you like, send in a picture and we will do our utmost to match this.

Personal delivery is available Monday to Sunday and payments can be made via credit/debit card or PayPal offering you complete flexibility.

Family Run Business

Dedicated to supplying and personally delivering wonderful flowers.

ANY Occasion Catered for - Weddings, Funerals. Birthdays or just to say “I Love You”.

Delivery is free in Thetford. In other areas the cost is only £3.95 per delivery up to 20 miles.

GYPSOPHILASpecial flowers for special people

Tel: 01842 762397 or Mob: 07557 858334

We also make cakes and cupcakes - see the website!

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Orders can be made via email to: gysophila@gmail.com

I initially established Gypsophila in order to pursue my great love of all things floral. I was very successful in the Colchester area in providing elegant arrangements for all special occasions. I then relocated to Norfolk, where my business has continued to flourish.

My focus has always been meeting customer expectation by providing quality flowers coupled with an uncompromising level of service.

Gypsophila is an independent, family-run business, which is not connected with any other countrywide commercial enterprise. We are local and dedicated to supplying and personally delivering beautiful flowers for any celebration or event.

I am personally very experienced at providing top quality wedding and funeral bouquets and my prices are HIGHLY competitive.

Not only do we provide superb floristry services, but also make imaginative cakes and cupcakes for all occasions.

Our website - www.weddingflowersandcakes.co.uk will give you inspiration and help you get some ideas. Alternatively, if you have already seen a particular design you like, send in a picture and we will do our utmost to match this.

Personal delivery is available Monday to Sunday and payments can be made via credit/debit card or PayPal, offering you complete flexibility.

Special Flowers for Special People

Just to say ‘Thanks’ to some of our Distributors

KAROOZE BAR, St Andrews St. South, Bury St Edmunds, Tel: 01284 769906

BODY SANCTUARY, 16 St John’s St. Bury St Edmunds. Tel: 01284 732020

GYMOPHOBICS, 31 St John’s St. Bury St Edmunds Tel: 01284 725007

STEPHEN JOHN 1 Lawson Place, Bury St Edmunds. Tel: 01284 700100

HALF MOON TANNING & TONING, 6 Mount St, Diss 01379 643970

N E E D H A M M A R K E T OPTICIANS, 102 High St. Needham Market. Tel: 01449 723180

THE WILLOW TREE, 101 Ipswich St. Stowmarket Tel: 01449 618090

C O N T R A C T PERSONNEL, 27-29 Guildhall St, Thetford. Tel: 01842 750222

TALL ORDERS, 22-24 King St, Thetford. Tel: 01842 766435

CLARKES OF WALSHAM, High St, Walsham Le Willows. Tel: 01359 259259

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NOTICEBOARD

I was offered a free advert in the first edition of Rural Ads and due to the response, I have continued to advertise with them. Ian Coombes FCCA MRA

I have been advertising with Rural Ads since its inception. Since then, I have had such a positive response from the advert, which thanks to low advertising rates, has paid for itself already! Ruth Watson BA (Hons) Psych D.hyp (Adv) MIAH (Acc)

FARMERS MARKET: Rickinghall Village Hall. 2nd Sat 9-12.30

Wyken Vineyards Farmers Market Every Saturday - Leaping Hare Country Store

Restaurant, Wyken Road, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk,

IP31 2DW

Affordable, no hassle advertising - At last!! Stephen Davis DipWCF

Diss Farmers Market every second Saturday from 9-1pm

Lopham Farmers Market -

Village Hall 4th Sat of

every month 9-1pm

Rural Ads

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air” Irene -

Gypsophila

THE JUNCTION HAIR STUDIO -

CHAIR AVAILABLE TO

RENT

CALL & SPEAK TO MARY ON 01379

644906

LINK-UP, the Breckland talking newspaper for

people with sight problems is looking for some

extra volunteers. Please contact John Kitson on

01953 498609 for more information.

Stowmarket Modern School - were you in

the class of ‘52?The Stowmarket Football Club has

been booked for Sat Sept. 22nd for any former pupils who

left in 1952-1953 to meet up after 7pm.

Contact Richard Mayhew on 01449

672874

If you have some information you would like to share with us, or you require something, get in touch with meia@rural-ads.co.uk or call/text 07988 798739

WELCOME TO THE NEW CLASSIFIEDS SECTIONFor just 30 pence per word (minimum of 10 words) place your classified advert in Rural Ads

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A DOG?Then please consider giving one of our residents a second chance. We have a varied selection, all shapes and sizes! West End Rehoming. www.westendfarmkennels.co.ukTel Stowmarket area (Buxhall) 01449 73741 Stowmarket (T)

A GOOD SELECTION OF PULLETS FROM £10Including: Rocks, Rangers, Speckledys, Bluebells and Sussex. Feeders, Drinkers and Chicken Arks. Now stocking Eglu Go Potters,1 Mill Lane, Weybread, Diss, Norfolk IP21 5TP. Open Mon/Tues/Wed and Friday 8.30-5pm. Sat 9-12.30. Closed Thursday. Visit www.onestoppoultryshop.com or phone 01379 586288 Diss (T)

DOG TRAINING & PUPPY SALES England’s foremost breeding and training stablishment. All forms of dog training undertaken to the owner’s requirements. GERMAN SHEPHERDS PUPPIES FOR SALE, from top quality German workng lines. A genuine opportunity to acquire a first class dog. SPRINGER PUPS FOR SALE. Tel 01366 72877 Thetford (T)LABRADOR PUPPIES Super friendly hand reared Girls x 2. Black and very pale cream. Mum a wonderful pet and Dad a gundog. Chunky, healthy, vet checked and wormed to date. Special homes needed for these extra special pups. £300 each. Tel: 01508 520603 Mob 07733 822489 Norwich (T)

FIDO’S PET BAZAARSmall animals such as rabbit, guinea pigs and gerbils are naturally clean and easy to manage For more details see our website www.fidospets.co.uk Tel 01603 487492 Norwich (T)

CHICKENS, PEAFOWL, TURKEYS, DUCKS RHEA & PIGS for sale. Due to downsizing we have the following proven Orpington breeding stock and hens available Lavender, Buff, Gold Laced, White. We have Welsummer hens, Indian runner ducks, peafowl, Norfolk Black Turkeys, Rhea and Saddle back pigs. WEEKENDS ONLY £20 Tel 01366 500811 Mob. 07775 522555, email sales@flint-farm.co.uk (T)

PETS

ALL YOUR OLD TRACTOR & MACHINERY WANTEDRunners or non-runners. Massey Ferguson, Ford, David Browne, International Nuffield, Compacts, etc. Plus any spares, small tipping trailers and some small implements also required, plus general small plant/dumpers etc. Please telephone 01603 757757, Mobile 07768 111270 Norwich

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SPOTLIGHT ON OUR LOCAL CHARITIESRural Ads likes to support local charitable groups and each month offers free space within the magazine for

various charities to advertise their events and keep us up to date about their work.

DRINKSTONE WAR MEMORIAL INSTITUTE -

New Village Hall

The annual Sale Trail is one of an ongoing series of events being organised by the Village Hall Committee in order to raise funds towards building a new Village Hall, after the previous hall was demolished following a serious fire.

We hope to be able to commence the building of our long-awaited New Hall in the very near future.

THE DRINKSTONE SALE TRAIL

Households around the village (IP30 9SX) will open up their garages from 10am until 3pm to sell their wares, whilst others will be selling their bargains from a table-top in All Saints Church.

Indoor stalls include a refreshments stall selling mouth-watering home-made cakes, a provisions stall selling home-made cakes/honey/preserves,etc. and a wide variety of traditional bric a brac stalls.

Toilet facilities (including Disabled facilities) are available in the Church.

Admission is free - a small charge is made for the maps of the village showing garage sale venues. Registered Charity No: 304876

DrinkstoneSale TrailSat. 5th May

10am – 3pm

26 Garage Sales

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suefoulshamster@googlemail.com

WHAT’S ON

BEYOND THE IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHERS’ GALLERY, 13 Red House Yard, Thornham Magna, Eye, IP23 8HH. Friday-Sunday 11am-4pm. Other times by arrangement. Free. (small car park charge for Thornham Walks). Tel 01508 480477 www.beyondtheimage.co.uk

FRIDAY 4TH MAY - SUNDAY 29TH JULY ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE – The members of Beyond the Image present a very imaginative exhibition of their new images. All are welcome to the opening event at the gallery on Sat 5th May 12noon - 3pm. For other exhibitions showing at the same time, visit the website. Free children’s art activities always on offer at the gallery

MID SUFFOLK LIGHT RAILWAY, Brockford Station, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, IP14 5PW. 11am-5pm. Admission: Adult £6, Child £3, Concs £4.50, Family £15(2+2). 01449 766899

SUNDAY 6TH & MONDAY 7TH MAY – MIDDY IN THE WAR YEARS. The railway’s role in WWII

RED FEATHER CLUB MUSEUM (95TH BOMB GROUP HERITAGE ASSOCIATION),

Horham, Suffolk, IP21 5DG, four miles south-east of Eye off the B1117. Contact: James Mutton 01728 860930 or jamesmutton@suffolkonline.net. www.95thbg-horham.com

SUNDAY 13TH MAY – GRAND OPEN DAY. 10am-5pm. In addition to the normal attractions at the Red Feather Club there will be military vehicles, trade stands, exhibits from other aviation societies & a refreshment stand. Several overseas visitors should be attending (including veterans & their families). Admission £1.

SATURDAYS THROUGHOUT MAY & JUNE STREET ENTERTAINERS, STOWMARKET TOWN CENTRE. Every Saturday a selection of talented local musicians playing various sites in the town centre. Further info contact 01449 770525

SATURDAY 5TH, SUNDAY 6TH & MONDAY 7TH MAY COTTON ART SHOW, St Andrews Church, Cotton. Featured Artist, Reg Siger. Also a display of pictures by John Bonny. Sat 5th Preview 7.30pm with refreshments. Tickets: £7.50 contact: 01449 781047/ 677444. Sunday 6th 10am-7pm £2, Monday 7th 10am-4pm £2

HARVEYS GARDEN PLANTS (or The Orchard Room), Great Green, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3SJ. Contact: 01359 233363 or mail @harveysgardenplants.co.uk or www.harveysgardenplants.co.uk or www.theorchardroom.co.uk

SATURDAY 5TH MAY – ‘THE COMPLETE CHICKEN DAY’, 9.30am-4.30pm, £1.50FRIDAY 11TH MAY – ‘GREENHOUSE GARDENING PART 3’, 10am-1pm, £17.50WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY – ‘MOSAIC DAY’, 10am-3pm, £40

‘PAINT YOUR OWN POT’ AT THE TEAPOT POTTERY, Low road, Debenham, IP14 6QU. Come and paint your own pot at the Teapot Pottery. There will be many activities and offers over the months of May and June including the Spring Bank Holiday - phone for details. Admission: None. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10.30am-4.30pm. For both Bank Hols, please ring first to check! 01728 860475

WEDNESDAY 2ND TO MONDAY 7TH MAY (BANK HOLIDAY)ART EXHIBITION & SALE OF PICTURES, All Saints Church, Church Road, Stradbroke. Come along & browse or buy beautiful pictures by local

artist that will be on display. All proceeds to church funds. Preview evening Wed 2nd 7pm-9pm. Other days 10am-6pm. Further details 01379 384642

SUFFOLK OWL SANCTUARY, Stonham Barns, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. Home to 90 owls & birds of prey. Woodland walk, new Meerkat Korner & rabbit/guinea pig petting area. Raptor Hospital. Free S.O.S. Safari Trail booklet with gift for every child. Stalls & stands from a variety of local charities. Restaurant. 10am-4.30pm. Adult £7.50, Child 4-16 £5, Under 4’s free, Carers free, Seniors £6, Family of 5 £25.00. For more info contact: 0845 680 7897 or catherine@owlbarn.co.uk

MONDAY 7TH MAY (BANK HOLIDAY) MENDLESHAM STREET FAYRE, Mendlesham. Ipswich Brigade Band, Steve Sausage children’s entertainer, Samboomba Samba Band, Shipshape folk band, Stalls, Morris Dancers, Hog Roast, Arts & Craft Show, Flight simulator, Bouncy Castle etc. Refreshments. Noon-5pm. Admission: £2.50, children free. Free car park

CRAFT FAIR & FUN DOG SHOW, Stoke Hall Farm, Stoke Ash, IP23 7ET. Various craft stalls, food & drink, beer tent, face painting

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& a fun dog show. Just turn up on the day & register your dog. Great fun for all the family. Free entrance & parking. From 12noon

SATURDAY 12TH MAYGIANT PLANT SALE, St Mary & St Peter’s Church, Stowmarket, IP14 1ES. Outside if weather permitting, other stalls, refreshments & attractions too. 9.30am. Contact: 01449 678623 or www.stowmaketparishchurch.co.uk

OPEN SPACE THEATRE – ‘BETRAYAL’ a play by Harold Pinter. Open Space Theatre’s stylish production of Harold Pinter’s most famous play – a study of betrayal in love & friendship. Admission: £9.50 & £8 (concessions)Tickets: Hoxne/Debenham 01379 855101, Diss Corn Hall 01379 652241 THURSDAY 10TH MAY

St Edmunds Hall, Hoxne. 7.45pm SATURDAY 19TH MAY Red Lion, Debenham. 7.45pm THURSDAY 24TH MAY Diss Corn Hall. 7.30pm SATURDAY 12TH & SUNDAY 13TH MAY

GISLINGHAM OPEN VILLAGE with Art Exhibition, Open Gardens (Saturday only) & Garage Sales. An exhibition by local artists & sale in Gislingham Village Hall. Large plant sale & refreshments outside the village hall, open gardens (on Saturday only) & garage sales around the village. Second hand book sale in the church ‘Songs of Praise’ service in church at 6pm on Sunday. 10am-5pm. Admission: free. Further info contact: 01379 788411

WATTISFIELD VILLAGE HALL off Victoria Gardens, The Street, Wattisfield, IP22 1NR.

Admission: free (unless stated)

SATURDAY 12TH MAY – PATSY

PETERS, Country/Irish Singer with supporting band TheRaiders playing rock n roll & r n b. In aid of Cancer Research & St John Ambulance. Licensed bar & raffle. 7.30pm. Tickets: £15 per adult, £7 for children under 15. Prices incl buffet & artist’s fee. Contact: 07539 352722

SATURDAY 19TH MAY CAR BOOT 10am-1pm. All pitches £5. Indoor pitches available, contact: 07539 352722. Refreshments

TUESDAY 15TH MAYBACTON & COTTON LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Visit to Mendlesham Church & Armoury. Details to be announced to local media & at previous meetings. Members £2, Non-members £3

SATURDAY 26TH MAYCOINS ON WALL OF CHURCH, All Saints Church, Church

Road, Stradbroke. Any coins you can spare would be welcome to see if we can cover the entire length of our church wall. All proceeds to church funds. 8am-12noon. Further

info: 01379 384642

SUNDAY 27TH MAY SPRING PLANT FAIR, Helmingham Hall, Stowmarket, IP14 6EF.Organised by Suffolk Plant Heritage in partnership with Helmingham Hall. There will be specialist nurseries, National Collection holders, 800 free chrysanthemum plants, propagation talks, garden related products, home made lunches/tea. Plant Doctors avail to help. Two tours of Helmingham Hall gardens by Lady Tollemache. 10.30am-4pm. Admission: £6 per adult, children free. Contact: 01284 728622. Entry tickets on gate, Garden Tour tickets contact: 01473 890799

WHAT’S ON CONT’D

3D TITANIC (12A)Director: James CameronStarring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Bernard Hill

One of the biggest and most spectacular films in history sails back into cinemas in astonishing 3D!

14:00, 19:30

GONE (15)Director: Heitor DhaliaStarring: Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Carpenter, Wes Bentley

Amanda Seyfried stars in a heart-pounding thriller about a woman’s race against time to track down her sister’s abductor.

14:00, 16:20, 18:40, 21:00

LOCKOUT (15)Director: James Mather, Stephen St. LegerStarring: Maggie Grace, Guy Pearce, Peter Stormare, Lennie James

Guy Pearce stars in an action-packed sci-fi thriller set in a space prison full of rioting inmates!

13:50, 16:40, 19:00, 21:20

3D PIRATES! IN AN ADVENTURE WITH SCIENTISTS (U)Director: Peter Lord, Jeff NewittStarring: Hugh Grant, Lenny Henry, Brendan Gleeson, Jeremy Piven, Brian Blessed, Salma Hayek, David Tennant, Imelda Staunton, Martin Freeman, Ashley Jensen

Walk the plank with Hugh Grant’s Pirate Captain in a brilliant 3D animated adventure from the makers of Wallace and Gromit!

Please check directly with Cineworld, Bury St Edmunds to confirm current showings and film times

3D MARVELS AVENGERS ASSEMBLE (12A)Starring: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston

Thor, The Hulk, Iron Man and captain America team up in the ultimate Marvel superhero spectacular - in stunning 3D!11:00, 14:10, 17:20, 20:30 BATTLESHIP (12A)Director: Peter BergStarring: Taylor Kitsch, Liam Neeson, Brooklyn Decker, Alexander Skarsgard, Rihanna

Mankind fights for survival at sea in a thrilling sci-fi adventure from the creators of ‘Transformers’.13:40, 17:00, 20:00

THE CABIN IN THE WOODS (15)Director: Drew GoddardStarring: Chris Hemsworth, Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford, Jesse Williams

A terrifying variation on the classic horror film format from the ingenious people behind ‘Lost’, ‘Cloverfield’ and ‘Firefly’.19:10, 21:30

HUNGER GAMES (12A)Director: Gary RossStarring: Josh Hutcherson, Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson

There can be only one teenage survivor in this thrilling televised battle set in a cruel future USA!14:30, 17:40, 20:50

SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN (12A)Director: Lasse HallstromStarring: Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kristin Scott Thomas, Amr Wakid

Ewan McGregor stars in a romantic fable about a scientist recruited for a crazy scheme to bring fly-fishing to the desert!13:00, 15:30, 18:00, 20:30

Parkway, Bury St Edmunds, Tel: 0871 200 2000

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