Town &
Country - News From Levington
A new year! Having got through Christmas and the New Year festivities 2012 now stretches ahead with new hopes, opportunities and challenges.
December in the village was a mix- ture of good things as well as sad- ness. The time of 'Advent' made us look forward to Christmas. To a packed village hall, Clive and Christine Payne, dressed in Victorian costume, entertained us with their 'Experience a Victorian Christmas' lec- ture. Similarly, with a capacity audi- ence, Derek Girling and David Pryke entertained the village with their annual Levington Film Show showing events, happenings of the past year alongside some superb local wildlife images all taken around Levington, the river and Creek areas. But very sadly Max Ralph, a well-known village resident died on Saturday 3rd December. He worked tirelessly for the village over so many years from at one time chairing the Parish Council, to adding his energies to the many village organisations as Treasurer or Auditor and not least in his role as Levington Flower Show Chairman. It was only in 2010 he took on the task of organising the complete replace- ment of all the Show silver trophies.
Max had been heavily involved with the Nacton Cricket Club for years and was also a member of the Royal British Legion (Trimley Branch). He brought the RBL Standard to all Levington's Remembrance Day Services. Max will be greatly missed for all he was and did in this Parish.
Coming up in January - Luncheon Club members will enjoy a meal on 10th January. On the 11th the Women's Institute will be holding their annual party evening. The Parish Council meeting is on the 18th at 7.15pm. Gardening Club on Wednesday 25th January at 7.30pm in the Village Hall is expecting Chris Reeve on the topic of 'A Gardener's Year at Helmingham Hall'. Helmingham is best known for its fine garden, which is open on a regular basis. It is a semi-formal mixed gar- den with extensive borders, a rose garden, a knot garden, a parterre and an orchard. So do come along if you can to hear about gardening in this special corner of Suffolk. £3.00 on the door and visitors from our sur- rounding area are always very wel- come to attend.
So as we start another year here in this special village of Levington, the rhythm of village life will go on. HAPPY NEW YEAR to all!
Pat Pryke
Felixstowe Breakfast Club
A Great Success
Dozens of local businesses attend the Felixstowe Breakfast Club meeting early on the 4th January. The event is held every 1st Wednesday at the Marlborough Hotel, Sea Road Felixstowe. Members can join from only £7 per month which includes a free lunch! The next meeting is to be held on Wednesday 1st February again at the Marlborough. You can book online at www.felixstowebreak-
fastclub.co.uk
Member also have the opportunity to offer special deals to other local busi- nesses via a members only section of the Website. If you would like to join either visit the website, phone Adrian Bradshaw on 01394 211 461 or pop into Flyer Press, 9 Bridge Road, Felixstowe. We look forward to wel- coming you.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Beware cold callers pre- tending to be from the CAB
Imposters, claiming to be
from the Citizens Advice Bureau, are preying on people who have money problems with 'cold calling' and offer- ing fake 'debt help.
A cold call could be in the form of a telephone call or a text message and will suggest it is from an official
source e.g. your bank. It could be offering a loan or help dealing with debt problems - it is almost certainly a scam..
Central office of the Citizens Advice have categorically stated that no gen- uine Bureau or its staff would ever make contact offering to set up debt management plans. Anyone receiving such a call or text is urged to alert Action Fraud immediately on 0300 123 2040 or, online, at
www.action-
fraud.org.uk/reportfraud
If you are experiencing financial prob- lems which are causing you concern contact your Citizens Advice Bureau where help is completely free, totally confidential and independent. No single solution fits every case. CAB have many years of experience and will review your whole situation, deal with any emergencies, negotiate with creditors and make sure that you are not missing out on any benefits to which you may be entitled. We will discuss all your options to enable you to decide on which is the best one for you. Call in at the Felixstowe office at 2-6 Orwell Road or telephone 01394 275958. We're here to help, Barbara Rose
Opportunity The bureau is seeking a volunteer receptionist. The work is interesting providing first hand expe- rience of meeting people and devel- oping interpersonal skills. For more information call 01394 275958 and ask to speak with the manager.
Please mention the Flyer when responding to advertisements.
www.flyeronline.co.uk
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