18 July 2018 Halesworth & Southwold Community News THANK YOU


JeAn and Trevor Peck would like to thank all of you who attended their Golden Wedding Anniversary Party and made it such a special occasion for us and our family. We also thank you for the unexpected gifts and our massive appreciation to all who donated


to the halesworth Community nursing Fund which amount to the grand sum of £640. Lastly, a special thank you to the staff of the halesworth Golf Club who on the night looked after us with great personal and professional attention.


News from the Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum


I RePORTeD in my last piece that we had finally received our draft lease for the extension. As a Trustee I have had to read it, all 45 pages of A4 paper, plus a further three pages of comments by our Solicitor. It was in June 2017 that I exclaimed eureka, for we had just learned that we had received planning permission for our proposed extension; all this bumph for a few square feet of additional space at the landward end of the Museum! There has been much critical comment in the national press of the whole planning procedure which needs to be updated. We all welcome proper planning legislation but procedural delays like this are completely unacceptable. But, as I said last month, we remain ever optimistic! What we need are a few of the famous Churchill yellow stickers: ACTIOn ThIS DAY.


Meanwhile the season progresses, we have just passed the longest day of the year. As the famous words in a norfolk churchyard remind us ‘and older as I daily grew, time flew, soon I shall find in travelling on, time gone’. In that vein I hope this little incident will cheer you up. A few days ago the steward on duty noticed an elderly visitor standing motionless just inside the door of the museum: he approached him fearing that he might be unwell, but he said he was a former member of the crew of Cromer lifeboat and, for many


years, was responsible for day to day repairs and maintenance of the Cromer lifeboat: he was just standing ‘back home’ in the old shed on the very spot where his work bench had stood, remembering those times. What memories must have come flooding back! It was a very great pleasure indeed to welcome Roger Frost back to his spiritual home: he still lives in Cromer. We wish him well. Finally, it is my sad duty


to report that Jonathan hunt, Chairman of the Trust, is standing down due to family health problems. But I am happy to report that Steven Baird, a fellow trustee, will pick up the mantle of Chairman. We owe Jonathan a very great deal; he took over at a turbulent time and has steered the Alfred Corry into calmer waters. I am very happy to say that he will continue to work ‘hands on’ as a steward in the Museum, dealing with the day to day running, the organisation of special events and school visits, so we shall still have the benefit of his drive and enthusiasm. So, in thanking Jonathan hunt for all he has done we extend a very warm welcome to Steven Baird and assure him of our total loyalty as we move from talking/ planning for our extension, to it being converted into reality. Ave atque vale!


Jack H Storer – Trustee June 2018


The Attic@Walpole


STUDenTS from The Attic Pupil Referral Unit made £65.35 for Marie Curie as part of their fund-raising; making and selling hanging baskets filled with home grown petunias, lobelia and geraniums. They set up outside the Angel in halesworth on market day, quickly drawing people to the stall with the beautiful blooming flowers. The young people were keen


to support Marie Curie as they recognised that most families are affected by cancer. In total they have raised over £1000 this year, donating the money to various charities including Children in need and Autism UK; as


well as feeding the homeless in norwich on a regular basis. Their compassion for helping others’ demonstrates how they are turning into positive citizens who want to make a real difference. Attic@Walpole specialises


working with young people with Social, emotional and Mental health problems (SeMh). It is a beautiful and peaceful site positioned in a rural location near to halesworth. The aim is to ensure that each student receives an appropriate education in a stable learning environment; maintaining the curriculum standards for each young person according to their needs,


interests, aptitudes and stages of development. We offer a provision which is


highly creative and innovative; using the land attached to the school to offer land based and enterprise qualifications (we have a garden therapist who assists with this program). We also specialise in the arts’ and offer qualifications in a range of disciplines. We tap into the rich source of local providers, employers, artists and venues in order to enrich our curriculum and ignite our students in developing a passion and curiosity for learning. Sally Erb


Assistant Headteacher


YOU may have sung along to ‘The Greatest Showman’ or danced in the aisles to ‘Mamma Mia 2’, but until you’ve been to the Pit Stop* this August, in the words of Al Jolson – ‘you ain’t seen nothin’ yet’. here’s the lowdown on what’s to come. On Sunday 5th August from


Roll Up! Roll Up! Pit Stop Café unveils its SummerAttractions!


On Sunday 12th August between 2pm and 5pm it’s ‘All About Da Kidz.’ Yes, the Pit Stop’s traditional


3pm, it’s ‘Ukes and Cukes’ a real old-time afternoon cream tea with delicately thin cucumber sandwiches, delicious cream- topped home-made scones, and lashings of tea. noel Coward would have loved it darlings! he would also have loved to hear the ‘Ukes of Southwold’, the local ukelele band who will be playing throughout the afternoon – a mixture of fun, music and laughter and a chance for a jolly good singalong to all your favourite tunes. The price of admission will be £5 per person and proceeds will go to the Sandra Chapman Centre for haemotology and Oncology at James Paget hospital, so here’s your chance to let your musical hair down, scoff some lovely grub and support a great cause.


family fun day is back bigger and better than ever before with an astounding array of activities to intrigue, entertain and amuse kids of all ages. An admission price of £6 per child gives access to Mr Jingles – Punch and Judy and Magic, Mr ed and his ever- popular, if slightly scary, mini monsters, The Tricky Twister – disco, magic and balloon making, Face Painting and the Bouncy Castle. Also on offer, for a small extra charge, will be the Pit Stop’s legendary barbecue, where Southwold’s finest sausages and burgers will satisfy appetites of all sizes. Additionally, and not included in the entry fee, will be Cobwebs Donkey Rides, Swing boats and Merry-go-round for those little people who like their excitement at a more sedate pace. The café will be open throughout and parking will be signposted on the Common just beside the sports facilities. On Sunday 19th August from


Hope and Aid Direct


I COnFIRM that plans for the next convoy are now well advanced: it will be leaving at the beginning of July, just as this piece goes to print. You might like to know what planning such a convoy involves, and what happens to your lovely donations which accumulate in the garage of The Middle house! The charity is a true charity


12 noon – it’s ‘Blues and Booze’ - something aimed more at the grown-ups but by no means exclusive of children. ‘Cool Blue’ jazz and blues band will play and a two-course buffet lunch will be served. Alcoholic and non- alcoholic drinks will be available. The price of this great package is £15. Children wanting a lighter meal or perhaps just a drink or an ice-cream will find the café open. Once more, designated parking will be clearly visible on the Common. * The Pit Stop is a people- friendly Community Café situated on Southwold Common just next door to the Golf Club. Don’t forget – the tennis courts and some or, all of the Pit Stop’s famous collection of kids’ bikes, trikes, pedal cars and toys will be at your disposal on all of the above dates. entry on non-party days is free of charge. So, make sure to put these


dates in your diaries or new- fangled electronic equivalent, and we’ll see you there!


and is run on a shoe string. It owns three trucks, a 40 ton articulated truck, currently garaged near Colchester courtesy of a local farmer, who lends them a barn, and two 7.5 ton trucks which are garaged in an open barn at Ingatestone hall, by very kind permission of Lord Petre. On seven occasions in 2017 (yes, seven!) diesel fuel worth many hundreds of pounds was stolen from the trucks, in spite of sophisticated security measures, so they are now parked so close together that it is impossible for anyone to gain access to the fuel tanks. The charity also has a ship’s container for use as a warehouse. Aid comes from many sources but mainly from personal gifts (such as yours), other charities, and corporate donors. every time Charles and Bev come to see us they return with their car ‘loaded to the gunnels’: they take your donations to the trucks where a group of local ladies sort them before storing them in the trucks or the container. Thus the vehicles are slowly prepared for the next convoy. The bulk donations are taken to near Bristol, where another friendly farmer has lent them a barn as a warehouse. Then the paperwork has to be


done: every item has to be listed on the trucks’ cargo manifests, for the benefit of Customs posts inside and outside the eU; insurance has to be arranged for the vehicles; necessary permits obtained; drivers have to be


identified for the vehicles – they come from right across the UK - and arrangements made for the vehicles to be collected, serviced and refuelled, and then loaded: and loading a 40 ton articulated truck is not a five minute job! Then those volunteers (‘flyers’ or ‘convoyers’) who will fly out and meet the trucks on arrival have to be identified, air line tickets booked, and cheap hotel accommodation arranged. Charles has been doing this for over 21 years and knows the ropes, but it still takes an awful lot of time, effort...……..and patience!


Meanwhile the plight of the refugees deteriorates. During the week May 2nd – 8th a further 598 arrived on Lesbos, and a further 321 on Chios (UnhCR figures). At the same time 252 asylum seekers were processed and departed from Lesbos to the mainland. Is it any wonder that nerves in the main holding ‘camp’ are at breaking point with different ethnic groups fighting among themselves? As I write this a row has broken out between Malta and Italy over who should accept a further 629 souls, including 11 pregnant women and more than 100 children, rescued in the Mediterranean whilst fleeing from Libya – and several drowned! But the world is just not interested: we are obsessed with Brexit, and have to contend with the disgraceful bullying tactics of the President of the USA in his determination to put America first! Where are the political leaders who will put mankind first!? Thanks be to God for the many charities and individuals of all races and faiths, who remember that these people are our brothers and sisters.


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hAVInG opened on May 18th last year, Clint ellam has recently celebrated his first anniversary at essential electrical Supplies. Ideally located on Reydon Business Park, the site has great access and easy road links via the A12. As the name suggests,


essential electrical Supplies is an electrical wholesaler serving both commercial and domestic customers. You will find everything you need for your latest project right here. Whether you are an electrical contractor looking for fire alarms and cabling for a major development, or a domestic client after a new LeD bulb or light switch, it is all here under one-roof. In fact, though Clint holds a


large amount of stock, it would be impossible for him to keep everything he sells on site. however, if there is something in particular that you need, he


will be able to order it in for next day delivery. Being an independent business Clint is not tied to any manufacturers or suppliers. everything that you will find at essential electrical Supplies has been hand selected by Clint; he is keen to sell the right products and brands at the right prices. Brands stocked here include: Fire Angel, ML Knightsbridge,


Doncaster


Cable, Crabtree, Scruffs, Dialog and Schneider. Buying direct from the manufacturer, Clint can get these leading brands at an excellent price and therefore pass the saving on to his customers. This is very much a business


that is led by the demands and needs of the customer. If there are certain products that are regularly requested Clint will begin to stock these as a matter of course. It is important as his clients need to know that when


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We are an independent laundry service for both local businesses and domestic customers


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they turn up in the morning they will be able to get what they need for the job. There is always a member


of staff on hand to help with any queries and save time by pointing customers in the direction of what they are looking for. naturally they are always happy to help in any way that they can. essential electrical Supplies


is open 7.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 8am – 1pm on Saturday. You will find the shop at 1 Fountain Way, Reydon Business Park, Southwold so please pop in and have a look around. There is a new website on the way which will be live in the next few months. In the meantime, should you have any queries or would like any further information please call the team on 01502 723620, email clintellam.ees@gmail.com or find them on facebook.


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