Suffolk Wildlife Trust Talk SUFFOLK WildlifeTrust


offer a chance to take a closer look at our hedgerows when Martin Sanford gives a talk enti- tled “Hedgerows, herbs and medicines” at Woodbridge Community Hall on Thursday 19th January 2017 at 7.30pm. “We are extremely lucky to


have Martin joining us to give us a glimpse into our Suffolk hedgerows” said Phil Smith, Chair of the Woodbridge Wild- life Group, who have organised this talk. “ Martin is Manager of


Suffolk Biodiversity Informa- tion Service and the author of books on Suffolk Flora and will be sharing some of his extensive knowledge with us” . Admission to the talk is £2.50


for adults with children under 16 free. There will be a draw during the evening and light refresh- ments will be served. For more information about


this event please email: swt- woodbridge@outlook.com or telephone 01473 625630.


WOODBRIDGE, ST MARY’S


PARISH CHURCH SERVICES


Sunday 18th December 6.30pm Service of Lessons & Carols. Christmas Eve 5.30pm Chil- dren’s Service of Light, 11.30pm Midnight Mass of Christmas. Christmas Day 8am Holy Communion and


10am Parish Eucharist. Everyone very welcome.


Charity Dance Tap Event Suffolk Sports Awards


THERE is a chance to release your inner Fred Astaire after watching local tap dancing classes show what they can do at Woodbridge Community Hall at 2.30pm on Sunday 29th January, while raising funds to support the vital work of Doctors With- out Borders (MSF). Following a demonstration by


the adult Beginners and Improv- ers classes held weekly in Woodbridge and Otley, tutor Jill Streatfeild will invite anyone who wants to have a go to join in, learn a few basic steps and give tapping a try!


There will be refreshments


served, with books and pictures on sale, all raising money towards a revolutionary “inflat- able hospital” to enable doctors to treat anyone in need in any location. Entry is FREE, but of course


buckets will be available for donations and purchases. There is no need to book, although you can register your interest and find more informa- tion via http://woodbridgetap- dance.weebly.com or contact Jill on 07778 746315.


Start the New Year at Bright Stars


THE Suffolk Sports Awards were held on Friday 18th November. Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge, were thrilled to win the Abbeycroft Leisure School of Sporting Excellence & Participation of the Year Award. This award is given to a school demonstrating excellence in extra-curricular clubs with links to local commu- nity clubs and coaches. Farlingaye High School gives its students as many extra-cur-


ricular opportunities as possible and has huge numbers of stu- dents attending clubs. The school was delighted that the award recognised the achieve- ments of various teams and indi- viduals, and their ethos of par- ticipation and the opportunity to try out new sports and activities. The school encourages every


student to lead an active and healthy lifestyle and deliver this in addition to the school’s drive for excellence. Kate Alexander,


Head of PE at Farlingaye, said, “We are absolutely delighted to receive this award. The students and staff all work so hard for everything they achieve and I know everyone will be very proud when they find out we’ve won. It’s a great team effort. We are really proud of students and their attitude towards physical activity and sports. They always give their best.”


WOULD you like a fun start to your week? Mondays are not always people’s favourite day, however if you are a baby, tod- dler or preschooler who would like a cheerful start to your week we would love you to come along with your parents, grand- parents and/or carers to join us at Bright Stars. We meet 10.30am on the second and fourth Mon- days of each month during term time at St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3PL. Each session is full of fun children’s activities, for exam- ple singing and Bible stories for children, plus crafts and games. The half hour sessions are free and are followed by refresh-


How a bereavement support group could help you


Wherever you are on your grieving journey, one of the East of England Co-op Funeral Services’ bereavement support groups could support you in coming to terms with your loss. Your local group offers a safe place to acknowledge your emotions with others who understand what you’re going through.


Experienced Bereavement Support Counsellor Rebecca Louis runs regular support groups in towns and villages across Suffolk. You are invited to attend as many sessions as you would like, for as long as you feel you need to.


The Woodbridge bereavement support group meets every third Thursday of the month from 10am to 12pm at St Mary’s Church Centre on Market Hill.


Rebecca also works on a one-to-one basis, meeting people where they feel comfortable, whether that is in their own home or in a local café or quiet space.


Bereavement Support Counsellor Rebecca Louis


JANUARY 2017


As a local, independent business, the East of England Co-op only operate in the Eastern region and are owned directly by their members. Because they are the local Co-op, they work hard to support the community by helping local groups


and initiatives as well as partnering with good causes and charities all year round.


For a friendly, informal chat about your local bereavement support groups in Woodbridge or to find out details of all East of England Co- op bereavement support groups across Suffolk please contact Rebecca on 01473 231460 or email


bereavementsupport@ eastofengland.coop


ments and a chance to chat and play until approximately 12noon. Why not come and visit us? You are welcome to just turn up on the day at any of the ses- sions, however if you would like any further information feel free to telephone us on the phone numbers below. We look for- ward to welcoming you! Our session dates for the


Spring term 2017 are: January 9th, January 23rd, Half Term, February 27th, March 13th and March 27th. For further information please


contact: Jennie Fidler Tel: 07584 420729, Sonya & Maureen Bur- rows Tel: 01473 625196 or Sue Lambert Tel: 01473 624130.


live happy! with


Slimming World


Woodbridge Town Football Club Fynn Rd, Woodbridge


Tuesdays 5.30pm & 7.30pm Thursdays 9.30am


Contact Maria Tel: 01394 420701


slimmingworld.co.uk 0344 897 8000


Rotary Young Leadership Awards


THE President of the Rotary Club of Woodbridge, Bertie Hirst, together with the lead for District 1080 on Rotary Young Leadership Awards (RYLA) Robin Wraite, recently present- ed Will Hicks, the club’s spon- sored candidate for 2016, with his certificates. Will, who is 18 years old, gave members a very interesting and engaging presen- tation on all aspects of the course


which is designed to bring young people together and inspire confidence in all aspects. It certainly has for Will and the course gives participants leader- ship skills which they can take with them in any career that they choose. The course is both phys- ically and mentally stimulating, designed to bring out the best in people which it clearly has.


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