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THE april meeting saw the Deben Probus Club being enter- tained by Jeremy Quinlan. Jere- my, our 2006/07 chairman and an enthusiastic bee keeper, explained the life of one our smallest insects which plays such an important role in the food chain by acting as a pollina- tor as it flies from flower to flower. There are about 270 species of


bee but the most common is the honey bee. Life inside the hive, which contains anything between 20,000 and 60,000 working bees, is a very struc- tured socially interactive institu- tion with the Queen directing affairs. Having such a short life span


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of approximately six weeks the female worker bee wastes no time in getting to work cleaning the brood cells ready for the Queen to lay one of its daily out- put of 2500 eggs before being sent out to collect nectar from local flora, although it can travel up to six miles if so directed by other bees in the hive. The direction of travel is


determined by other bees in the hive who perform circular “wig- gles” to indicate the location and direction of most favourable food and water sources. although travelling many miles throughout its short life, a bee will only produce about 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey. Jeremy went on to explain that


bees are coming under increas- ing pressure in the survival race as we continue to urbanise the countryside and farmers seek to increase crop production with the aid of neonicotinoids. With this in mind, we should all be encouraged to create bee friend- ly areas in our gardens by plant- ing wild flowers. The Deben Probus club is a


lunchtime club and meets on the third Monday of each month at the ufford Park Hotel. if you would like to find out more please contact our secretary David Pocock 01394 389413. Vic Bellingham Vice Chairman


WOODBRiDGE Colts suc- cessfully defended their East- ern Counties title on Sunday, defeating West Norfolk at a packed Hatchley Barn home- ground by 27-19 in what was a super game of rugby. Taking advantage of the ideal condi- tions, both teams moved the ball well and the large crowd was offered a feast of running rugby – an advert for all that is good in the local game. The Kings Lynn side had also trav- elled with two coach loads of supporters who offered vocal support throughout, contribut- ing to a real sense of occasion. West Norfolk gave their sup-


Match Report: Eastern Counties Colts Cup Final Woodbridge Colts 27 West Norfolk 19, Sunday 6th May


Chesterman offered some front- foot ball from the middle of the lineout. in the backs Tom Lomas and Felix Kibble mixed their game well, carrying the ball hard into contact or varying the point of attack, ably orchestrated by the streetwise Tomives at 10. With the breeze now behind


porters room for optimism by drawing first blood, scoring and converting after ten minutes, to take a seven point lead. it was already shaping as a game of contrasting styles, with Norfolk sending their runners (hard) round the corner, whilst Wood- bridge sought to move it wide whenever possible, putting their wingers into space. This paid dividends as both home wingers duly crossed the try-line, Simon Plummer and Marcus McMyn giving Woodbridge a 10-7 half time lead. Both conversions drifted wide however, and Woodbridge had also done well to survive an extended period of Norfolk pressure, living danger- ously in their red zone. Both packs were working


hard in hot conditions, recycling well – with turnovers at a pre- mium. For the home team, Toby Wright and Phil Carlstroem caught the eye with some good supporting lines whilst Max


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them, Woodbridge scored early in the second half; prop Sean Woollard showing good rugby nous to set up his second row James Eaton for the try, which again was not converted. West Norfolk hit back and a converted try took the score to 15-14. For a moment the momentum look to be shifting, with the home number 8, Tom Jermy, yellow carded for a high tackle. Wood- bridge were able to ride out this period of pressure, and even gained some breathing space whilst down to 14 men, when fullback Jake Hately crossed to make it 20-14. Ewan Maclean, on in the midfield, then scored a smart try, applying a winger’s finish with a bolt down the line – and Tom ives nailed the con- version from the touchline to


Campsea Ashe Open Gardens Woodbridge Flower Club


THE Gardens at ashe Park, ivy Lodge Rd, Campsea ashe will be open to visitors on Sunday 10th June from 1pm to 5pm, with kind permission of the owners. This will be a rare op- portunity to see these glorious gardens at their best. a canal dating from the seventeenth century is not to be missed, also a beautiful bowling green surrounded by yew trees. The


aT our aGM in May, we were very pleased to present a cheque for £1000 to John Wilkinson of the Woolverstone Project. The Project, based at alton Water, provides opportunities for peo- ple with any kind of disability to learn to sail. it operates all year round, and in the summer also has a base on the Orwell at Woolverstone. Still on a sailing theme, but very different, our Club mem-


make it 27-14. West Norfolk were not fin-


ished however, and claimed the final try of the day to complete the scoring, and then kept bat- tling to the final whistle, enjoy- ing a glut of possession as the clock wound down. The final whistle from referee Josh Black- burn sparked mass home cele- brations in what for many, was their last game of Colts rugby. The Woodbridge 2018 vintage


boasted a good blend of Junior and Senior colts, which augers well for next year, and whilst the hard-running Danny Elsom, Kieran Saxton and Dan Clarke will all undoubtedly be missed, Travis Lloyd, Tom Jermy and Harry Hobday have already demonstrated that they are ready and willing to fill the void. From a Woodbridge perspec-


tive it was a fitting finale to another hugely successful sea- son, with skipper Hugo Kelle- way, adding to the Eastern Counties Sevens, Stowmarket Xv’s and Ghent Easter titles already won.


MaY continues to be busy for the Woodbridge & District Li- ons Club. On Bank Holiday Monday we worked alongside other local clubs to help out at the annual Woodbridge Horse Show held at Trinity Park. Quay Time, our joint project


with the Woodbridge Quay Church, had its open session on Wednesday 16th May and then on the third Wednesday of each following month. This is a com- munity oriented project set up to enable people to meet over tea, coffee and cakes to enjoy each other’s company.


cedar trees, planted around 1750, have been described as “The first to be introduced into England”, although this is by no means certain. at ashe Park you will also find a walled gar- den and a wilderness area. There will be teas available in


the garden and i’m sure the weather will be fine. Entry: £5 per car.


Inner Wheel Club of Woodbridge


bers were invited to the Seafar- ers’ Mission at Felixstowe to hear about travelling the world as a passenger on a container ship. Speaker Peter Hesketh spent four months on container ships and gave us a fascinating insight into the world of ship- ping. He was presented with a cheque for the Seamen’s Mis- sion, for which some of our members regularly contribute hand knitted hats and blankets.


Woodbridge Lions Our popular art Show and


Sale returned to the Salvation army Hall, on Saturday 19th May. Works of art were gener- ously donated by the art clubs of Rushmere and Kesgrave and were on show and for sale. On the following day, Sunday


20th May, we helped with the marshalling of the annual Wood- bridge Shufflers road race around the town. attention now turns to the


major summer event, the Wood- bridge Regatta Day, coming up on Sunday 17th June.


Wickham Market Flower Club


WiCKHaM Market Flower Club – Open meetingapril 26th The Committee were more than happy to join members’ visitors and guests in our Open Meeting. Club members from Colneis, Framlingham, Deben and Woodbridge our own club and our many visitors had been greeted at the door by an amaz- ing foyer arrangement done by Jenny Payne and Jan Richard- son. The food tables had also been decorated by them both. You should be very proud of yourselves ladies. They both looked stunning. June our Chairman had a few


notices. There are still some spaces left on our June Coach Trip to Ely Cathedral Flower Exhibition. Please contact her on 01394 384803 to book or for more details. Data protection forms are still needed to be com- pleted by some people. She wished anyone entering the Suf- folk Show this year good luck. June then introduced our dem- onstrator for the meeting, Gill McGregor, whose topic was entitled “Flare with Flowers and Foliage.” Gill’s first arrangement con-


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tained a Heron sculpture in beautiful blacks and greys and the foliage was Yew and some dead Fatsia leaves to comple- ment the colours. Lotus heads, cream Carnations and Four Sea- son roses like small saucers along with some Lonicera Bark and Bear Grass soon completed the stylish arrangement whilst Gill told us a bit about her intro- duction to flower arranging. as a child she often entered into local village shows and soon realised flower arranging was what she wanted to do. Several college and teacher training courses later she now has many exciting capabilities up her sleeve. She has been a member


of NaFaS for 48 years so is more than comfortable standing and talking to people about her passion. There were no uncom- fortable silences, members watched entranced as Gill con- tinued to create a further six beautiful designs. Table arrangements, urns and many stunning flowers were used. Kentia Palm, Monsterra leaves, Gerberas, Choisya, aspidistra leaves, Singapore Orchids, vanda Orchids, avalanche Roses, Gladioli and some amaz- inganthurium the likes of which i had never seen before all were placed in arrangements to make them vibrant and certainly full of flare. Our President Elsie gave the


vote of thanks. We had seen some truly wonderful arrange- ments created before our eyes. The talent and skill shown by Gill, with thanks also to her helpful husband Mr McGregor, was what made Flower Club Open Meetings so amazing. Everyone agreed that Gill had given us a super evening of entertainment. We then enjoyed some equally


amazing cakes and punch and made our purchases from the heaving Plant and Sales tables before the raffle. Several lucky members won an arrangement for their home. Getting it there may well have caused a few problems. Never come to our meetings on a bicycle. Our next meeting is on Thurs-


day 28th June – David Wright – Famous Ladies which is fol- lowed on July 26th by Barbara Collins – Summer Gardens. For any further details please do contact June allum on 01394 384803. You will be sure of a friendly welcome and your first visit is FREE. Bring a friend. Mandy Pryke


OuR meeting in May was called Back to Basics, when four mem- bers of our club gave a demon- stration on how to form some floral arrangements using basic shapes. The first two members to give


a demonstration were Peggy albertini and Mary Lawn, both of whom are in their ninth decade and have a wealth of experience. Peggy was a dem- onstrator and judge and has exhibited at the Chelsea Flower show as well as providing dis- plays for the RHS at Westmin- ster Hall. Mary was also a dem- onstrator and teacher, who has exhibited at Chelsea, as well as providing displays in St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster abbey, where she met the Queen. She demonstrated on television in america before retiring 30 years ago. We were then shown how to


make hand tied bunches by Deb- orah Hutton. Deborah is our vice chair and has been an interna- tional judge and teacher as well as an area demonstrator. She was also the founder member of the High Suffolk Flower Cub. Lyn Eatwell gave the final


demonstration and showed us how to make a vertical design. Lyn has demonstrated at various clubs and trained as a florist, working in Essex and London. We are very fortunate to have


such talented members, who passed on some useful tips while also making some beautiful flowers arrangements.


U3A in East Suffolk


WE at u3a in East Suffolk hope this Summer will be good for you. Many Groups slow down for the warmer weather and, as always, grandparents are greatly in demand during the school holidays. We hope whatever your personal plans are for the next few months you can make a note in your diaries to visit our annual Open Day in September. although our four Campuses won’t have talks in July and august, details for the future will be in the new Hand- book for 2018/19 and of course on our website www.u3aeast- suffolk.org.uk after our aGM on June 11th.


if you don’t


have internet access our Secre- tary can answer any questions you may have by telephoning 03001233913. Kesgrave: Monday 11th June


Centre, Twelveacresapproach, Bell Lane, Kesgrave, iP5 1JF. u3a annual General Meeting Members Only. advance notice, Friday 7th


September annual Open Day 10.30am to 12.30pm. Refresh- ments available.all welcome to attend to see what our Groups will be offering for the coming year. Woodbridge: Friday 15th June


- 10.30am at Woodbridge Com- munity Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, iP12 4au. What- ever Happened to the Magna Carter? By Martyn Hargraves. Why was it agreed and what rel- evance does it have in today’s world?


Refreshments available from


10am, the talks commencing at 10.30am. Have a wonderful Summer


- 2pm at Kesgrave Community whatever you have planned. Framlingham St John


FRaMLiNGHaM Badger Sett. The Badgers, who are all aged between seven and 10 years old, are now working for their First aid and Helpful Badger. We very much enjoyed our


visit to Mills Meadow which included an Easter Egg Hunt. Our thanks to Marie, Michelle and the residents. We have been practising our


bandaging skills and learning about how to deal with acci- dents. virgin Money London Mara-


thon. Our volunteers were out in force again at the recent virgin Money London Marathon. Con- gratulations to all participants in this great event! This year we had 176 competitors who ran on behalf of St John ambulance and we look set to hit our target of £250,000 raised by these amazing people. Thanks so much to all of them! as reported last month, one of


the runners was our very own Bertie Badger, mascot of our youngest volunteers, who com- peted to celebrate his 30th birth- day. Bertie finished in an excel- lent 6 hours and 44 minutes. Well done to him! You may remember that St


Johnambulance itself celebrat- ed its 140th year last July, so the last few months really have been special for the charity and for the Badger setts. First aid cover at public


events. The adult volunteers have been providing first aid cover at public events, in addi- tion to training and attending courses. all our members are volunteers who kindly give up their time to attend these public duties. When large crowds gather for


public events there needs to be first aid cover to ensure the safe- ty and wellbeing of those attend- ing. Our volunteers are trained in advanced first aid and life sav- ing skills and attend many


events each year. in the event of an accident or illness occurring, our volunteers’ skills are vital in preventing further harm and sav- ing lives. They provide essential support until the emergency ser- vices arrive. We’d like to remind organis-


ers of events that the more notice you can give, the more likely we’ll be able to provide the nec- essary first aid cover.at least six weeks’ notice is preferred. For further details call 01473 241500. Please note, with an increas-


ing number of requests, it may not always be possible to pro- vide the first aid cover as requested. First aid training: Why not


learn life saving skills here in Framlingham? By training locally, you can save transport and parking costs, as well as learn vital skills which could be the difference between a life lost and life saved. The courses include Firstaid


at Work, Emergency aid, Fire Marshall and Early Years. For more information, please call 0844 770 4800 (option 1). The Westbury Centre is avail-


able to hire for other training, seminars and meetings, please contact us on 01728 621674 or email framlingham@suffolk. sja.org.uk. volunteering with St John


ambulance: Why not think about joining St John ambu- lance? You can get involved in a variety of rewarding roles, from fundraisers to administrators, and youth leaders to first aiders. if you would like more details about the varied work of St John ambulance and how you could be a part of it, please do contact us on 01728 621674, fax 01728 621675 or look online at www. sja.org.uk Date for your diary: Christ-


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