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Series:2, Issue:25April 2009

Word Gets AroundThis issue marks the start of the third year that the Wenhaston Word newsletter has been producedand published by Blythweb. From the outset we registered the website www.wenhastonword.co.ukand all of the Blythweb issues are there.

We thought it was time we took a look at where our readers are in the world, but even we weresurprised to find that recently the Wenhaston Word has been accessed in the following countries:Netherlands, Finland, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Russian Federation, Canada, Germany,Portugal, China, Australia, Indonesia, Belgium, France, USA, Bulgaria, Brazil, Singapore, Italy,India, South Africa, Argentina, Poland, and Seychelles.

Perhaps ‘WWW’ should stand for Wenhaston Word Worldwide? Best wishes to all our readers.

Star Inn New TenantsCome and meet Carl and Virginia.

The Star Inn will be open for business from theevening of Tuesday 31st March. All Welcome.

(For a report of the public meeting please see page 4)

Red Nose Day ThanksCharlotte Gower and Emma Chase, the two‘silent teenagers for a day’, thank everyone fortheir generous support and sponsorship and intotal raised £800 for Red Nose Day. A greatachievement girls! Trish Gower

Soup Sandwichesand Shopping

Saturday 25th April from 11:30amWenhaston Church Room

Includes Pantry Stall, Bric-a-BracRefreshments and Raffle

Please support this event in aid ofMothers’ Union overseas projects

Give yourself an afternoon to savour!Under new Musical Director, Cherry Nolan,the choir will start its twentieth season with

a concert in the beautiful surroundings ofSt. Peter’s Church, Wenhaston.

Come and hear the haunting melodies anduplifting rhythms of their new repertoire,

sung with the skill and passion that have madethe choir so well-regarded over many years.

Round off your afternoon with a scrumptioushome-made tea and go home feeling the world

is a slightly better place.

26th April 2:30pmWenhaston Church

Tickets £5 (excl Teas)in advance or on the door

Contact Anne Thomas or Simon Weeks:01986 784348

[email protected]

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Easter! - A happy and joyful Easter to all theWW readers.We shall be celebrating Easter at St. Peter’swith a Communion Service on Easter Day at9:30am. Everyone is very welcome at thisservice which will be followed by coffee etc.We shall again be holding a Lily Festival in thechurch over the Easter weekend when thechurch will be decorated with lilies and springflowers, all having been donated in memoryof loved ones.

On Easter Sunday afternoon we shall beserving teas in the church between 2:30pmand 5 o’clock. Bring your family and friends -have Tea - and enjoy the flowers. We lookforward to seeing you!

Every year the Mothers’ Union Group holds afund raising day when the money raised is sentto Mothers’ Union Projects Overseas. This yearwe are having Soup - Sandwiches - Shoppingon Saturday 25th April in the Church Roomstarting at 11:30am. There will be variousstalls including a pantry stall, bric-a-brac anda raffle. Again we invite you to support thiseffort. Have coffee etc and meet your friends!

Flying The FlagA reminder!Celebrate Birthdays - Weddings - or anyspecial occasion. Just telephone 01502478378 and donate £5.00 to Church fundsand the flag will be flown for you on theflagpole in the churchyard on the requesteddate. Margaret Goldstone (Churchwarden)

Church News

St. Peter’s Church Servicesfor April

5th Palm Sunday. No service at Wenhaston.Procession from Halesworth Library 10:15amfollowed by service at St. Mary’s 10:30am

12th Easter Day 9:30am Parish Communion

19th No service at Wenhaston 10:30am Team Service at Halesworth

26th 6:30pm Evensong followed by the APCM

Answers to March Wenhaston Word Search.D G E J S S D E J U L A D H D Y B L P TJ Z X X R W Z R O R G N U A N V W Y U HG V K C A I U E A V O C O H Z Y S L Z EW L E O R S V S F P Z R Y V E C O Y L SO M S T B L M E K R L W T I Q Z S J T TQ L A F F E H E R L H E A T H R O A D AB L E P R V E D A B F G C O E W S H K RB C N B D D K H P S L A H T A T T H S SG W F Y K A N A T G D Y E M K A C W H TP N T C B J U N N S E P T B E Q O R H RU W A Y T J E N N N T P B H E I L X D DL L E N O M K X E N B T K J L V E J M KB S R N T I P C I C P C T A O Y S N Z II V I O H O L A U M A X P U X V H B K TR V L W A A S M K L Y Z Q T C G I B R TO L P O Q J S M B Q Y M L T O Q L L Y YA M C B S M W T R N U E Q A N K L X C MH O G L A N E I O W G W I R X R P M V IU F E D G E J S S N D E J U L A H Y B LL P J M E L L S F L O A B R O R G U N L

Wenhaston Methodist Church AprilSunday Services at 10:30am 5th Ina Gray Palm Sunday 12th Rev’d Robin Searles Easter Day S 19th Mr C Westren 26th Janet HoweGood Friday at 9:30amMeditation Rev’d Robert Soane

Tuesday Meetings at 2:30pm 7th Women’s Fellowship Rev’d David Read 14th Bible Study 21st Women’s Fellowship Spring members meeting 28th Bible Study

No ‘Pray a While’ this month.All Welcome at Any Event

Ap-pealing For RingersWenhaston has a mixed band with bothexperienced and beginner ringers. Practicenights include Wenhaston, Halesworth andsurrounding towers.If you are interested in joining (no experiencenecessary) please contact the WenhastonTower Rep 01502 478842 or [email protected] Becky Canham

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Saturday April 25th 9:00am - 1:00pmWenhaston Community Energy Group ishosting a Give & Take day at WenhastonVillage Hall on Saturday 25th April. A greatchance to spring clean everything you don’tneed and pick up something that you do – fornothing.

The aim is to encourage reuse and recyclingand help people in the economic downturn,and a team will be there from 9:00am to1:00pm, so people can take along any usableunwanted items – non electrical householdand garden items, books, toys, bikes, tools,bric-a-brac, plants, furniture and clothes.Those who have nothing to take can go alongto find something useful they need.

There will be information stands about a rangeof environmental issues, as well as teas,coffees and locally baked cakes for a smalldonation.

A team of volunteers will be on hand to recorditems donated and taken and to sort anythingleft over at the end of the event. Any remaininggoods will be donated to charity shops andsimilar organisations and some may be sentfor recycling. Bright Green will be able tocollect bulky items such as furniture on FridayApril 24th and can deliver those new items onSaturday afternoon if necessary.

“The aim is that nothing ends up in landfill”,said co-ordinator Sue Pollard of Bright Green.“We have just supported Sustainable Bungay’sfirst Give & Take day which was a greatsuccess, attracting over 150 people anddiverting tonnes of items to new homes”. Thisevent will support Wenhaston’s ambitions tobecome a greener, carbon saving community.

Funded by Suffolk Foundation GrassrootsGrant, social enterprise Bright Green plansto hold two more Give & Take days in theWaveney Valley.

Contact to arrange collection:[email protected] or by phone 01502584061

‘Give and Take Day’

Is a not-for-profit environmental organisationbased in Lowestoft, projects include:

Low Carbon Futures –Give & Take days andworkshops for community & school carbonreduction.

NEW – help and advice on energy efficiencygrants and affordable starter kits for growingfood at home (planters, compost, seeds andhelp) all for a £5

Eastex – an internet based re-use project forbusinesses and individuals seewww.eastex.org.uk/suffolk

We also provide consultancy services forbusiness and schools on resource efficiencyand environmental management.

Tel 01502 584061 or [email protected]

Wenhaston GreenEnergy Support Group

Urgently seeks 10 volunteer households!How green can you get? Why not join ourwaste audit to find out how much rubbish yourhousehold produces and how you mightreduce it.

All you need to do is to leave your normalamount of rubbish outside your house onMonday 20th April where it will be weighedand audited by Bright Green, the co-organisersof Zero Waste Week. Then come to the Giveand Take Day on 25th April for a workshopon how you can be even greener and produceless waste.

Should be fun! If you fancy the challenge andwould like to know more, then please contactSue Gow 01502 478980, Janice Claxton01502 478158 or any member of WenhastonGreen. And - don’t forget to check out ourwebsite - it’s proving very popularwww.wenhastongreen.org . Janice Claxton


Peck & PartnersLight Haulage & Removals

Personal service from a friendly local business.

· Full house moves to single items.· Anywhere in the UK.· Fully insured.· Age Concern registered.· Regular London runs.

We are pleased to quote for all your needs.

Tel/Fax: 01502 478681Mobile: 077131 22825

[email protected]

Private HireRodney Fosdike. Holton, Halesworth.One-way or return. Tel: 01986 872829.8-seater vehicle if required at any time.

Vehicle BodyworkKevin Aldridge. Holton Workshop.Bodywork and accident repairs.Tel: 01502 478171 Mobile: 07801 291795

Local Business and Services

Save Our StarAt a well attended meeting on 11th March inthe village hall proposals were put forward topurchase The Star from Adnams by thevillagers for the village. At that time itappeared that as Adnams had no prospectivetenant to replace Julie when she leaves on31st March, there was a real likelihood of thepub closing. Adnams had named their price,and other conditions of sale which were madeknown at the meeting.

Those present at the meeting were invited toindicate how much money they wereindividually prepared to contribute. This fellshort of the required sum by a considerableamount. A small committee was formed tocontinue to work to “Save our Star”. Whilstoutright purchase of the pub remains themost desirable outcome, other ways ofkeeping The Star open were explored.

All concerned are now delighted to learn thatAdnams have found prospective tenants, towhom a formal offer has been made, and atthe time of writing they are in the process offinalising matters to hand over the business.

The committee would like to thank Julie for allher help and wish both her and her successorsthe best of luck in the future and that thevillage will welcome and support the newtenants. Anthony Attfield, John Blades, and Bernard Orme

Star Inn New TenantsCome and meet Carl and Virginia.

The Star Inn will be open for business from theevening of Tuesday 31st March. All Welcome.

Funeral ServicesRosedale Funeral Home.Arcadia House, 19 Market Place, Halesworth.Tel: 01986 875588

RetailMaggie’s Discount. 16A Thoroughfare,Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8AH.Children’s & Baby Wear. Knitting Yarns andLadies Clothes. Proprietor: Margaret Ferrari.Tel: 01986 874652


NewsagentPatrick’s. Market Place, Halesworth.Delivers in Wenhaston from 6:30am.Tel: 01986 875229

The Wenhaston Website

Village Hall SurgeryThere will be no Southwold Surgery at

Wenhaston Village Hall on 9th April 2009.Contact 01502 722326

Wenhaston Archive NoteletsNow available to buy online

http://archive.wenhaston.net/dvd/notelets.php


[email protected]

PJN Motor Engineering

All makes serviced and repairedin our fully equipped workshops

The local garage you can rely on

Tel: 01502 478642Mobile: 07802 965746

Also stocking Aquasol salt tabletsfor water softeners

Unit 1, Wash Lane, Wenhaston, Suffolk IP19 9DX

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Recycling DVDsWith the continuing success of the bookborrowing scheme in the Village Hall, it hasnow been suggested that we try the same ideawith DVDs. So - if you have any discs that havebeen watched many times and are nowcluttering up valuable cupboard space - whynot bring them to the Village Hall and put themon the shelf where a space has been clearedfor them. Newspapers are getting very free withtheir weekend offers so these would also bevery welcome.

It goes without saying that only unwantedDVDs should be donated as we cannotguarantee their return once they have left theHall. Happy watching! Richard Havard

Golf BallsI am getting increasingly worried about theamount of golf balls I find in my ponies field,as many as five or six a week coming from thesports field. I am concerned that my ponieswill get injured, so will people be moreresponsible where they hit the balls.

Laura Balsom

With the warmer weather encouragingdoorstep callers onto our streets, residents arebeing warned to watch out for bogus deals orbogus offers to check services.

You can play your part by keeping watch andreporting any concerns by calling ConsumerDirect on 0845 404050, or contacting yourarea Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01473613 500, or visit www.suffolk.police.uk .Remember Lock Stop Chain Check (the foursteps to safety)* Lock - make sure your back door is lockedbefore you go to the front door* Stop - think ‘Are you expecting anyone?’* Chain - secure the door chain beforeopening* Check - ask for and check the caller’sidentity. If you are in doubt, don’t let them in

Did You Know?About half of all bogus callers claim to be from

utility companies such as ‘the water board’.Householders can check an identification cardis genuine by calling Anglian Water onFreephone 0800 145 145 (24 hours).

Tips for dealing with bogus traders* Don’t agree to any work at your doorstep,or let the job start before you have a chanceto change your mind* Does the work really need doing? If so, shoparound and get some quotes and personalrecommendations before going ahead* A good trader/builder is always in demand,does not need to chase work by knocking ondoors and will give you time to consider theestimated price* You have a right to cancel any contractsigned on the doorstep within seven days. Youmust be given a cancellation notice with anywork. If you are not, the contract is void andno one can force you to pay. Sue Burstall Community Safety Unit SCC

Watch Out for Bogus Callers

Allotment To ShareWould a suitable person like to share

a private allotment for a share ofthe vegetables?

Please leave contact details in confidenceat Blythweb, The Street, Wenhaston.


Local History Matters: 18Mr SalesHe was Headmaster at the school for 34 years.He was a strict man, maintaining discipline ashe saw fit. He was appointed 12 April 1886.For the first 15 years he made regular claimsfor extra pay for evening classes and annualincreases, usually falling on deaf ears!

One makes notes from the minutes of theGovernors and here are a few examples:25 February 1903 Parent complains oftreatment of child.25 March 1903 Punishment of child consideredexcessive. Head told to be more considerate.28 March 1904 He complains that he and hisstaff are harassed by Managers.14 May 1904 Miss Smith appointed as AssistantTeacher but can only teach infants. Mr Salesnot satisfied so asks for her removal. Miss Smithnot happy and complains of unfair treatment.Not the first time his staff makes that comment!In 1906 he gets a pay rise of £5 a year!22 April 1907 A letter from a parent that MrSales told class ‘If the children did not learntheir bloody scriptures he would half kill them’.Complains on the language, but the Governorssaid the charge was unfounded.

5 October 1911 Some of the best produce inthe school garden has gone missing. Head willkeep a close observation.10 January 1912 Another complaint. Mr Salescanes a boy that both his hands were ‘swollenblack and blue and a piece cut out of hisknuckles and the nail of his thumb was blackfrom the blow’.9 December 1914 Complaint of treatment ofWillie Sheppard and also that children werenot allowed to put on hats when they gooutside the building for drilling.15 December 1914 Managers agree thatexcessive punishment was given to WillieSheppard. Mr Sales instructed to write a letterof apology.15 February 1915 Mr Sales expresses regretand promises to tone down the punishmentsin future.18 December 1915 He is rude to visiting drillinstructress!

I was told by Mrs Battle that once the pupilsstaged a strike by staying outside the schoolin the road. After a while the girls gave in andattended the school. However the boys stayedout and the next day the ringleaders werecaned in front of the school!Mr Sales dies on 15 September 1918.

Keith Johnceline

News from Wenhaston Pre-schoolThis half term the children have been following on from the theme of “how many legs” byexploring their interest in minibeasts. They have been involved in activities ranging from minibeasthunts in the school garden to playing Incy Wincy Spider with drain pipes and toy spiders in thewater tray.

The children have been very busy with WorldBook Day, where each child brought in theirfavourite book. The following week the childrenall turned up to the session on Comic Relief Daywearing red and took part in making red nosebiscuits.

Coming up in the next few weeks before theEaster break the children have the annual EasterEgg Hunt and we hope to squeeze in a visit toMinsmere Nature Reserve.

Wenhaston Pre-School Committee

Wenhaston Pre-School welcomes children aged 2½to rising 5 years.

Located 2 minutes from the A12 in a purpose built area within the Wenhaston Primary School, the pre-

school has use of a large outdoor play area.

Tel: 01502 478819

WenhastonPre-School


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2 bed/2 bath villapool, tennis, riding, maid.

Good birding & beaches nearby.

See our website for full detailswww.orangefarm.co.ukor tel: 01502 478535

Special prices for Wenhastonians!

AccommodationTrish Gower. Local holiday cottageaccommodation, short breaks / extra beds forfamily reunions available. Tel: 01502 478078www.suffolkcoastalcottages.co.uk


Annual ParishMeeting

Wenhaston Parish Council

Teas and coffees available

Minutes available to readfrom 7:00pm

Meeting to start 7:30pm

Wenhaston with Mells HamletParish Council

The Parish Council Minutes and Agendas willbe on www.wenhaston.net from next month.

The Parish Council fully supports any effortsto maintain The Star Pub in the Village.

Starting September the Parish Council areasking Parishioners to monitor any mud onthe roads in Wenhaston and to inform theClerk. More details to follow nearer the time.

A new bench seat has been offered to thevillage free of charge. The new Cemeteryseems a good place to put it, unless you haveany other ideas.

The Village sign has been inspected by abuilder who stated that it is structurally sound,but perhaps needs a cosmetic make over.The sign will be inspected again next year.

You will have by now received your CouncilTax Bill. Please note that the Parish Councilpart of the bill is down by 1.4%. We try to saveas much money as possible but still try to dothe best for the village and Parishioners.

The Annual Parish Meeting is to be held onWednesday 22nd April 2009, at 7:30pm inthe Village Hall. Last year’s Minutes will beavailable to read from 7:00 o’clock. Pleasecome along and hear what the Parish Councilhas achieved this past year.

Planning application has been approved forerection of single storey cart lodge atBlackheath Farm, Blackheath.

Mary Pennock, Clerk

The Wenhaston Website

Thank You Mr TedThank you Mr Ted for the scrummy babyspring carrots and all the other tasty vegetabletreats you have given us. Your soft fluffy haymakes our beds so cosy as well.Thank you from two very happy guinea-pigs.

Hazel and Akimbo


I had never thought that our president had asadistic streak but when she started ourmeeting by asking us to turn our right foot ina clockwise circle while tracing the numbersix in the air, I began to wonder.

We had a good press coverage for our 90thbirthday party and many letters of thanks. Theembroidery that Jane did for her City andGuilds was on display, a wonderful piece ofwork. If anyone is interested in learning howto do machine embroidery Jane is willing tostart a group.

Have you ever held a Pearly King’s Jacket? Itis unbelievably heavy. Gerry Baxter gave usan informative talk on the origins andtraditions of the Pearly Kings and Queens. In1875, Harry Croft, rat catcher, road sweeperand barrow boy, collected all the mother ofpearl buttons that he swept up and sewedthem on to his suit. He then collected moneyfor charity but he soon found too manypeople needed money so he went to the 28London boroughs and the Pearly Kings andQueens came into being. The titles arehereditary and the name of an individual’sborough is embroidered with buttons on theback of their jacket. Gerry showed us severalexamples of Pearly clothes. A christeninggown with 120 buttons,1,200 buttons on achild’s dress, and 20,000 buttons on his newsuit. Several of us thought that the PearlyFamilies were Cockney but they originatedfrom all over London. Gerry finished his veryamusing talk with a song using rhyming slang.

At our next meeting Val Sulch will talk to usabout the history of gardening. FJJ

Wenhaston WI March Report

Wenhaston GardenersOops, here we go again- more magical thingsafoot. We'd better be careful or we'll get areputation! President Ric was conjured up tosave the day as another speaker fell by thewayside. With his usual aplomb he took usroot upwards through a plant's wonderful, yes,magical, anatomy. He reminded us of thebalance between plants and people, how wemutually benefit each other with the giving andreceiving of carbon dioxide and oxygen.

We should, he said, get up close and personalwith our plants, talk to them, stroke ourseedlings to make them strong, put an ear toa birch tree to hear the sap rising.... I told youwe'd be getting a reputation.

We coven, sorry, convene again on April 14thto hear Graham Proctor of Radio Suffolk onFruit Trees (I hope! ).

A reminder to those going on the June outingto Corpusty Mill, please pay at the Aprilmeeting. Cherry Wilkinson

Wenhaston Allotment & LeisureGardeners Association

Scenes of hectic activity have been in evidenceon Wenhaston Allotments since the draw wasmade just six weeks ago. Members have beenrotovating, clearing, digging and planting andalready green shoots are appearing around theallotment.Risking snow flurries and late frosts earlypotatoes have been planted together with moreexotic species by some of the moreadventurous gardeners.But, funds are low in the allotment coffers. Ourfirst fund raising event is planned for Saturday9 May between 10:00am and 12:00 noon inthe Church Room.It will be a coffee morning with home madecakes and other delights. There will be homemade chutney, marmalade, cakes and alimited number of vegetable plants for sale.Please come along and meet the allotmentmembers and support this green villageinitiative. AAJ WALGA Secretary

Wenhaston United Football ClubRemaining Fixtures - KO 2:30pm. PTP

28/03 Res v Woodbridge

04/04 1st v Thurston11/04 Both Teams Away18/04 Res v Bramford Rd25/04 Res v Wickham Market


Food and DrinkFamily Butcher: K.W. Clarke. Bramfield.Well-stocked village shop with freezers andgreengrocery. Opening times - Shop: 8am to5pm. Half-day Saturday. Tel: 01986 784244

Market Fields, Holton Road, Halesworth.Grocers/greengrocers, freezers & off-licence.Seasonal local produce. Household items.Tel: 01986 872134

Marybelle Milk Products. Will Austin. Freshmilk to the door. Tel: 01986 784458

Vegetable Boxes from Soil Associationcertified Organic Farm less than 15 milesaway. Also flour,eggs and honey. Deliveredweekly on Wednesday to Blythweb inWenhaston for you to collect. Details from01502 478712


Please tell our advertisers you found them in Wenhaston Word

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Advertise items for sale and wantedfor just 25p per word (min £3).

Photo £5. ‘Lost’ and ‘Found’ items FREE.

For Sale Single Mattress 1200 count pocket

spring. Price £85.00Telephone 01502 478210

House and GardenAdam and Barbara Gill your local carpetand upholstery cleaners. Environmentallyaware. Tel: 01502 476427

Allen’s Clean Sweep Vac & Brush.All appliances catered for. Woodburning stovesa speciality. Carpet and upholstery steamcleaning and all other methods used.Tel: 01986 784426 or 07966 505880

Carpenter & Joiner: David Cox, BlackheathRoad, Wenhaston. Tel: 01502 478668

Handyman. For Property/GardenMaintenance and Projects:David Smeaton-Small Tel: 01502 478743

Painting & Decorating: Karl Andrews.26 Maltings Close, Halesworth.Tel: 01986 874926

Roger Best. Garden Design, Planting Plans.Consultation and Landscaping.East Nook, Hall Road. Tel: 01502 478305Mobile: 078866 17745

Wenhaston Tiling: All floor and wall tilingundertaken. Call Robert onTel: 01502 478740 Mob: 07941 381206


CalendarReaders who may have Salmon’s excellent2009 ‘Southwold and the Blyth Valley’calendar on their wall will note that the Aprilphotograph, looking across the rooftops ofSouthwold to the sea, is a Blythwebphotograph. (It would make an excellentjigsaw!). This calendar features Blythwebphotographs for the months of April, May andAugust.If you would like to take a look do call in tothe office.

Blythweb’s photos are of course Copyright butare available for purchase. View the photolibrary on http://photos.blythvalley.net/

The Wenhaston Word WebsiteEmail the Word:

Wenhaston Word Deadline Date20th April 2009 for May 2009 issue

Jewellery Appeal ContinuesDiabetes UK are continuing their Appeal forunwanted or damaged jewellery and watches.

Readers of Wenhaston Word have beenextremely generous to date with thirteen fullpackages sent off from here. Well DoneWenhaston! Diabetes UK report that to datethe Appeal has raised £59,000 in support oftheir work.If you have suitable items to donate they canbe left at Blythweb’s office in The Street.

Eileen Heaps


Footpath WalkingThe morning walk on Tuesday 7th April willleave at 10:00am from Wenhaston VillageHall.

The all day walk on Tuesday 21st April will beled by Heather Hammond, Pat Elvin and IanDenney. Meet at 10:00am at the Dog andDuck, Campsea Ashe for a walk toRendlesham and back for lunch.

Advance notice: The May outing on Tuesday19th will be to West Stow by coach, costing£10. Please book with your fare as soon aspossible. Heather Phillips 01502 478545.

HPP

Commons Work PartiesNo Work Parties in April or May during thenesting season. Light maintenance work partiesresume in June. Jonathan Alder

Computer ServicesInternet Access Computer. £1.00 per halfhour. Printing available. Book your slot or justturn up. Blythweb Ltd 01502 478712

Computer Repairs, upgrades, etc., Same-dayservice where possible. Anti-Virus, Networks, IT,Broadband, Websites created, hosted, andadvertised. Established over 10 years.Open weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm, other timesby appointment. 01502 478712. Blythweb Ltd,The Street,Wenhaston. [email protected]


News from the Bus ShelterI’ve been asked about getting bus passes soit’s worth reminding people that to be eligiblefor a national bus pass from Suffolk Coastalyou must permanently reside in the SuffolkCoastal district and be aged 60 or over(women and men) or have a qualifyingdisability. The bus pass is issued free to alleligible residents who apply. You can applyin person at SCDC’s office, by phone on01394 444647 or visitwww.suffolkcoastal.gov.uk/helpingpeople .

For those of us who are not eligible for a buspass and do regular journeys on the 601 bus,the Ten Trip Ticket is incredibly good value formoney. Buy it on the bus and get 10 trips forthe price of 6!

Michael Gasper, Transport Officer, Wenhaston Parish Council

Dates for Your Diary20th April - Deadline for May WW

9th May - WALGA Coffee Morning

24th and 25th May - Archive Weekend

20th and 21st June - Thorington Art Exhibition

For events in the local area go towww.blythweb.net/calendar/

Music Corner by Chris DunnSt Edmunds Church, Southwold.Saturday April 4th at 7:30pmSouthwold Concert Series, David Chilvers(Violin) and Nathan Williamson (piano).Music by Mozart and Brahms.Tickets £10.00 from 01502 726161

St Peter’s Church, Wenhaston.Sunday 26th April at 2:30pmWenhaston Girls Choir Spring Concert.Tickets £5.00 in advance or on the door.01986 784348

Thank YouI would like to thank everyone for the cards,gifts and best wishes. It helped me a lot inrecovering after my major operation inAddenbrookes. Thank you all very much.

Heidi Rae

Information ~ What’s On ~ Accommodation

Just three of the Blythweb Groupof Local Websites

www.exploresouthwold.co.ukwww.explorewalberswick.co.uk

www.halesworth.net

Tel: 01502 478712The Street, Wenhaston

BlythWeb


Mobile UnisexHairdresser& Beauty Therapist•Make up•Manicures•Pedicures•Waxing

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PersonalBeauty Treatments & Therapies.Beverley Crichton, MBIAE ITEC IHBCGift Vouchers available. Narrow Way.Tel: 01502 478720

Chiropody (Podiatry). Sue Welby MBChA,by appointment, Narrow Way.Tel: 01502 478541


ElectricalMRWCF Electrical. Domestic & commercialrewires, extra sockets, Inspection & Testing,24-hr call-out. Free estimates. City & GuildsQualified. Tel/Fax: 01502 478473Matthew: 07884 477110William: 077171 76655e-mail: [email protected]

Pearce & Kemp Ltd. Electrical & Lightingcontractors. Unit 20 Business Centre, NorwichRoad, Halesworth. www.pearce-kemp.co.ukTel: 01986 872130


The Wenhaston Archive Project Website

Mothers’ UnionWhat a treat we had when John Buck, a retiredGamekeeper who worked on a local estate for43 years, came along to share some of hisexperiences. John told us about rearingpheasants, partridge and duck, aboutpredators and how he dealt with them, alsoabout poachers, and how the wildlife on theestate has been affected by climate change,lack of gamekeeping and the consequentincrease in predators. The slides he broughtalong were very interesting and he was warmlythanked by Daphne Francis.

We are still collecting grocery articles for ourhamper, which we will raffle later. Theproceeds will go to ‘Make a Mother’s Day’,when the money is sent to buy much neededarticles in the Third World.

On Saturday 25th April we will have ourpopular ‘Soup & Sandwiches’ morning in theChurch Room. There will be stalls and we hopelots of you will come along and support us. It isour main fund raiser and the monies raised areused for MU work at home and abroad. Therewill be posters advertising the time.

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 8th Aprilwhen the Rev. Lindsey Spendlove of GreenBlade will lead us in a Lent Meditation at2:30pm in the Church Room.

St Peter’s Jumble SaleMany, many thanks to all who helped in anyway with the Jumble Sale - those who donated,helped and bought - we made £522 forChurch Funds, which is brilliant. Thank you somuch. Margaret Bloomfield

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Fish and ChipsI got fish and chips for my husband andmother-in-law as I do most Wednesdays,again there were not many people waiting, hesaid again that they were not very busy and ifthe people of Wenhaston did not support himhe might have to look for another village onWednesday!We do not want to lose this, so come onvillage people support the fish & chip van.

Karen Wright

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