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YET another season draws to a close. It’s said that as one grows older time passes more quickly. It seems that no sooner had I got my woods out from their winter storage, then it was time to put them away again. Talking of time, or perhaps time manage- ment, the powers that be in charge of the various aspects of bowls in the county might want to ask themselves why the sea- son, which starts off in late April early May, is so concentrated on the initial few months yet peters out in late July or early August leaving August and the first two weeks in September without competitive games? They may reply that the light starts to fade


as summer progresses and that could affect matches. However, the obvious way out of this is to move some matches to after- noon starts. After all, in my experience, a large portion of players are retired and have no work commitments. My woods go away for the


winter. Some bowlers may opt for the indoor rinks and I wish them a successful season, but I prefer to play on a living surface with the sun, when it shines, on my back and a thirst brought about by my efforts on the green. See you all next season. Anthony Bynom


Choral concert at St Mary’s Woodbridge


THE Meljon Singers directed by Janette Ruocco are joined by cel- list Chris Slatter at St Mary’s Church, Woodbridge on Satur- day 14th October in ‘Voices of Passion’, a richly conceived pro- gramme of music from the west- ern and eastern choral traditions. Already known from their pre-


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vious concerts in Westleton, the Meljon Singers are looking for- ward to performing again for a Suffolk audience. Since moving permanently to the county, their Musical Director has formed a productive partnership with Chris Slatter, well known in the area for his performances with ensembles such as the Kingfisher Sinfonietta and the Scintillo String Quartet. Together, voices and cello combine to present an exhilarating and unusual musical event. Meljon has built a reputation


for imaginative programming, bringing to the fore music often overlooked by the less adventur- ous. Among works from the English repertoire, Edmund Rubbra’s ‘Mass in Honorem


Sancti Dominici’ is a case in point, featured alongside Stan- ford’s enchanting ‘Three Motets’ and two works exploring the dis- tinctive sound world of Benja- min Britten. Chris Slatter joins the singers for ‘A Farewell to Arms’, Richard Rodney Ben- nett’s moving memorial to those lost in war. Chris will also be performing


the virtuosi cello part in ‘Svyati’, a profoundly moving example of John Tavener’s affinity with the musical traditions of the Russian Orthodox Church. A cappella works by Rachmaninov, Tchai- kovsky and lesser known 20th century masters such as Sviridov and Grechaninov further demon- strate the rich flowering of Rus- sian sacred music. Tickets for the concert are


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Annual Macmillan Coffee Morning at Waldringfield Village Hall


WALDRInGFIELD Village Hall will be holding their annual Macmillan Coffee Morning on Saturday 23rd September, 10am-12noon. Entrance £2.50


includes cake, coffee or tea. Various stalls & raffle. All pro- ceeds to MacMillan Cancer Sup- port. Parking available.


Wickham Market Village Hall Quiz Night


FOLLOWInG the success of the quiz held last April, the fund- raising committee have arranged for another to be held on Satur- day 7th October at 6.30pm for 7pm start. This is a fun for all event and


makes for a very enjoyable com- munity evening. Teams of four to six people. The cost is £7 per head which includes an excel-


lent ploughman’s buffet. A bar will be available (please don’t bring your own drink). The proceeds will go towards


the rebuild fund of the village hall. Please book early to avoid disappointment; this is a very popular event. Table reservations can be


made by contacting Lynn Jones on 01728 746529.


RAIN STOPS PLAY AT DEBEN ROTARY BUSK


THE Rotary Club of Wood- bridge Deben held its annual charity busk in the Thoroughfare on September 2nd. This year marked the 30th anniversary of the busk, which was originally run by Woodbridge Round Table. Three of the original band members, Graham Mole, Den- nis Bowron and Martin Kenyon, were on duty along with new members David Leney and Julian Taylor. All was going well until the heavens opened at


THE next Debenham History Society talk takes place on Tues- day 3rd October - ‘Suffolk Vil- lages, a Local History - Deben- ham, Aspall & Winston’ by Ste- phen Govier. Chosen especially for Debenham History Society, Stephen’s talk will be about the manorial families associated with Debenham, Aspall and Winston. Along with images of the properties they owned, and their family armorials and pedi-


about 1.30pm at which point amplifiers and instruments were hastily packed away. Unfortu- nately, this meant the busk had to be abandoned but not before £250 had been collected. Our thanks once again go to


Fat Face for allowing us to use their power supply, to Costa Coffee for providing shelter from the elements, and to the people of Woodbridge for their generosity.


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grees, Stephen will also show us further images of Debenham, Aspall and Winston. Held at Room 31, Debenham


High School, Gracechurch Street, Debenham, IP14 6BL commencing at 7.30pm; fee £3 per lecture including a soft drink or tea/coffee in the interval. Enquiries: Clive Cook, Chair-


man 01728 861754, Em: deben- hamhistory@sky.com non- members most welcome.


The Big Draw and Art Festival


On Saturday 21st October between 10am and 4pm the cen- tre of Wickham Market will be a stage for a feast of art activity from drawing workshops to inspirational art exhibitions. The event is FREE and promises fun and interest for all ages and abil- ities. Come to the Village Hall and


enjoy the pleasure of drawing and be part of over 400,000 peo- ple participating each year in


The Big Draw. Admission is FREE and includes all materials for the budding Picasso’s, every- body at any age can join in the fun. This year’s theme is called ‘Living Lines’ which also gives participants the chance to have a go at animation. Some of the best art talent in


the area will be exhibiting their work in All Saints Church. Inspirational paintings, photo- graphs and sculpture will be shown and most are for sale. Why not brighten up your home with an original from a local art- ist or commission one espe- cially? Drawing on history, the East Anglian Traditional Art Centre based on the Hill, are hosting an exhibition of original drawings by East Anglian masters includ- ing John Constable, Harry Beck- er, Leonard Squirrel and other famous artists. The event will be a wonderful


opportunity for local people and visitors alike to participate and discover the wealth of artistic talent the area has to offer. All activities run from 10am


to 4pm on Saturday 21st Octo- ber. Don’t forget to put the date in your diary, it’s free and prom- ises fun and interest for all ages and no previous drawing experi- ence is required!


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