Latest Village News & Events 15th March Tish King

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1 Badingham Echo 1

2 BADINGHAM DIARY Yoga Taster Class Wed 5th February Village Hall 6pm Quiz Night Wed 5th February Village Hall 8pm Yoga Taster Class Wed 12th February Village Hall 6pm Maypole Wed 12th February Village Hall 8pm Family Service Sun 16th February Church 10am WI Thu 27th February Village Hall 7.30pm Quiz Night Wed 5th March Village Hall 8pm Maypole Wed 12th March Village Hall 8pm Family Service Sun 16th March Church 10am BCC Committee Meeting Wed 26th March Village Hall 7.30pm WI Thu 27th March Village Hall 7.30pm Quiz Night Wed 2nd April Village Hall 8pm Latest Village News & Events Check for updates on Don t forget to tell Carl when you have news or events that you need to publicise: editor@badingham.org.uk Always grateful for your contributions: stories, memories and pictures. So, please start scribbling! Remember, I can only print what I am sent so if you need help, ideas or publicity for an event don t forget to let me know. The copy deadline for the next Echo is: 15th March Please send news, articles etc to: Tish King T: BadinghamEcho@gmail.com 2

3 Notes from the Editor Lots to squeeze into this month s Echo. Thank you to everyone who has sent me news and stories to fill the pages and adverts to fund printing. If there s anything missing or something you would like to read about, do let me know. It is midway through January, the daffodils are pushing through and the birds are singing away but remembering last year s late snow, makes me wonder if we might soon be in for a nasty surprise. If you are a snow lover, you ll be heartened by recent news that we could be heading for a mini ice age drag out your thermals now and think what you can save on the heating bills in the meantime. Realising Easter falls so much later this year, I m saving Sonja s Easter Egg-themed cover for next time. Instead here s a doggy picture which I drew for a local boy s 80 th birthday a couple of years ago. He s still putting in a good day s work on the land which must be testament to the good, fresh air in these parts - so get outside and fill your lungs! Best wishes Tish The ECHO is produced for the villagers of Badingham by the Badingham Community Council Registered Charity No The Editor s decision on whether or where to place material is final. While every effort is made to check information published, the BCC does not endorse the accuracy or reliability of any article or advert within the magazine. E.O.E. 3

4 BADINGHAM The BCC wishes all Badingham residents and their families a very happy and healthy The seasonal gift delivered from the BCC was a tin of chocolates and many letters and words of thanks have been received including Jean & Tony Kelk, Christine Green, Margot & Ian Wolstenholme, Warwick Faville, Inge & Alfred Hoffman, Audrey & John Appleby, David Clarke, Veronica & Sam Bolderston. For any new residents in the village, a seasonal gift is delivered to you if you are 70 years old or over by Christmas. Please ring Pauline ( ) to be added to the list. During 2013, two members have retired from the Community Council; Julian as I mentioned last time, and Inge, who has recently moved to Framlingham. They had both worked actively for the village for many years and we are looking for new enthusiastic people to join our happy committee in their place. Meetings only take place 4 or 5 times each year, when we plan events. All the money we raise is used to fund events and activities for the benefit of the whole village. Anyone willing to help please ring Pauline our next meeting is not until March, so you have plenty of time to think about it. More representatives from a younger age group would be good. A big thank you to all the people who diligently work behind the scenes to edit, print, assemble and distribute the Echo, which is hopefully delivered to every house in Badingham. There are so many who help and your time and effort in coordinating this valuable source of village news is greatly appreciated thank you to all. A huge thank you must go to Tish who produces each Echo please keep your articles coming in. Tish will always try to include them if she receives them before the deadline date. 4

5 Gerry and I are regularly checking for news on Badingham s defibrillator. Since the Parish Council gave permission for the equipment to be installed on an outside wall of the Village Hall we have been waiting for the site to be surveyed. This week we were told that a new surveyor has been appointed and he has 47 sites to review, across three counties. Let s hope that progress gathers speed in 2014 and we soon have an installation date for our defibrillator. All Badingham residents and BCC members are invited to a village get-together on Sunday 13 th July from 3pm onwards in the grounds of the church (by kind permission of Jonathan). The event is being funded by the BCC as a celebration of life in the village. We are hoping for better weather than our Jubilee Celebration it could surely not be worse! For now, please keep this date in your diary we will need numbers for catering purposes closer to the event. Further details will be in later issues of the Echo. Easter Egg Hunt April 21 st (Easter Monday) at 11am in the grounds of the church Summer Fete June 21 st 1pm- 4pm venue to be confirmed Autumn Social October 18 th 9.30am 11.30am in the Village Hall Pauline Skevington 5

6 Tables of up to six people ( 2.50 per person) Please bring own drinks, glasses and nibbles Proceeds to local organisations February 5th E.A.C.H. March 5th Ovarian Cancer Action April 2nd Friends of Dennington School Amounts raised at recent quizzes Playschool St John s Church 63 6

7 VILLAGE NOTICEBOARD Careless Driving in the Village I ride regularly in the village and sometimes have walkers with me to slow the traffic. I would say that I have a near miss weekly in Badingham; especially on the New Lea bends. I would like to survive to reach retirement and so would family walkers. PLEASE can drivers SLOW DOWN and be ready for anything around the next bend! You may meet something a lot bigger than me on a horse after the bend or hit a mother walking with a buggy! Ask yourself... if you kill or injure someone because you haven't time to slow down you wouldn't be going home, but off to the police station instead. SLOW DOWN, KEEP THE VILLAGE ACCIDENT FREE! Lindsay Maclusky Tuesday Teas Tuesday Teas will be starting again soon, please look out for the sign outside the Village Hall Clean Up After Your Dog A reminder to dog owners to PLEASE pick up their mess... There s a dreadful mess outside our home here in Low Street and I fear it s not from a small dog!! This is not the first time either. Jean Kelk Community Gardens If anyone if interested in getting involved in the gardens please ring Tanya on

8 The Maypole Club This year Mandy and Gillian have taken over as the organisers. We held our first meeting on the 7th January which was a music quiz. Much hilarity and laughter with members having so much knowledge about a diverse selection of music. The next meeting on the 12th February welcomes Imogen Sheeran (yes, it's Ed's mum) with 'Beads Around the World'. We warmly welcome all new and old residents and visitors to our meetings. Just for enjoyment!!! We meet every second Wednesday in the month. 8pm at Badingham Village Hall 12th March - Jennifer Humphreys 'Wills and Power of Attorney' 9th April - Paul Scales 'Recycling Furniture' Mandy Gillian For Sale - Church Piano Upright Piano - 132cm Serial number o.n.o. Purchaser will need to arrange collection Please contact Tanya on

9 BADINGHAM CHURCH FAMILY SERVICES Family services take place in Badingham Church on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 10am, lasting about 30 mins and followed by tea, coffee and biscuits. The services are very child-friendly and we hope carry a message for us all. February 16th The Parable of the Sower March 16th The Parable of the Lost Coin Do join us if you can - everyone is very welcome. Churches Cycle Ride The total amount raised this year was Those cycling for Badingham were: Alice Moore Tom Hopkins (Alice s fiancé) Lucas Foster Arlo Foster Geoff Moore Well done everyone in particular Arlo & Lucas Foster who cycled a long way and raised lots of money. Many thanks to all our generous sponsors and our Church Recorders who were: Rosemary Keable, Sonja Russell, Ann Foster, Sue Olanczuk, Carol Bostock Smith Geoff Moore 9

10 Kindlewood Firewood & Kindling Suppliers Phil Lee Free delivery within 20 miles of Framlingham Mik & Gill Bedson Chapel Farm Produce High Road, Badingham, IP13 8LY At Chapel Farm we rear rare breed pigs, sheep and goats; primarily for our own consumption but we always have surplus for sale. So why not try our fantastic joints, chops, sausages or bacon? We can provide half or whole animals to order as well Just call Mik or Gill on or just pop round! HORSE MANURE Well rotted horse manure for your vegetable plot! 50p bagged or ring me and bag your own for free LINDSAY

11 BADINGHAM It is a fun time for all the children and adults everyone is very welcome, including visitors and their mum and dads. Come and hunt for the EASTER EGGS it s FREE!! Please Note: There are two age groups for the top prizes - Toddlers and Primary School children. Last year there were some disappointed mums whose children hadn t found the larger eggs. Everyone has a good chance of finding the smaller ones and we make sure every child goes home with one. Sonja Badingham Community Council Committee Sonja Russell Rita Ruffles Pauline Skevington Shirley Easton Gerry Newman President & Secretary Vice President Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer Philip Goldsmith, Tish King, Roger Pryke, Wynne Willey Contact us with your suggestions on how the BCC can use money raised for the good of the Village and its Residents. All ideas will be welcome and put to the committee for consideration. 11

12 The Nursery School at Badingham Village Hall, IP13 8NA Providing Quality, Affordable Day Care for children aged 3 months to 5 years Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Offering flexible hours between 8.30am - 4pm We accept grant funding for 2, 3 & 4 year olds Anyone who would like more information or for their child to join playschool please contact Michele on / m.cole9@btconnect.com On committee matters contact Lynn Foster T: lynnfoster623@btinternet.com BADINGHAM STAY & PLAY Free parent and toddler group At Badingham village hall Tuesdays 10 till 11.30am term times Tony Whittle TW Tree & Gardening Services *All Aspects of Tree Surgery * * Hedges Trimmed * * Rough Areas Strimmed * * Garden Rubbish Cleared *

13 BADINGHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Sonja Russell, Head Co-Ordinator Tel: In the Oct/Nov Echo I mentioned monitoring thefts of nearby villages. Well, crime has hit Badingham three times since then so I urge you all once again to be AWARE if you see anything suspicious happening around you. REPORT it to the police 101 and TO ME! The police send me a information when crimes take place but we NEED to know from the owners first. Thank you. We have had 9 burglaries in the surrounding area. BADINGHAM LE/13/1250 Burglary Overnight 15/16 November - entry via rear of garden (over 6' fence) to workshop and shed. Crossbow, till and handmade jewellery stolen. Note: DNA has confirmed yellow marigold gloves were used and excellent footprints were taken (perhaps this may link with other burglaries). RENDHAM LE/13/1248 Aggravated Taking of Motor - Overnight 15/16 November - vehicle with KEYS LEFT INSIDE stolen, driven away and crashed. RENDHAM LE/13/1249 Theft of motor vehicle, entry to insecure vehicle - cash stolen and wiring to ashtray damaged. GREAT GLEMHAM LE/13/1251 Theft of motor vehicle - Overnight 15/16 November - Blue Ford Fiesta AY08 KWC stolen, using keys left inside. BADINGHAM LE/13/1319 Trailer stolen Mon 2nd Wed 4th Dec 12ft x 6ft. Theft of Ifor Williams trailer from open-fronted barn near Mill Road. Please pass on details of the whereabouts or any sighting of it being taken, day or night time. LE/13/1254 Theft - 16th November, between 3.40am and 4am, in two vehicles. Red Honda quad bike and Ifor Williams twin-axel trailer moved a short distance from farmyard before being abandoned. RENDHAM LE/13/1215 Theft of Scooter - between 10.30pm Tues 5th and 10am Wed 6th November - blue Euro MX Scooter reg no. AU58 CYV stolen from driveway near Pipney Hill, Rendham. Any information of any of these thefts, contact Suffolk Police we need to get these people. 13 contd overleaf

14 POLICE NOTICE Police are warning motorists to be vigilant after a number of fuel and catalytic converter thefts across Suffolk in the past month. Vans, 4x4s and vehicles with a high wheelbase are particularly vulnerable to this type of theft. Please take time to secure your vehicle carefully, report any suspicious activity to police immediately on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Next Echo - reduce the chances of vehicles being targeted. WARNING TO OLDER MOTORISTS The latest drink-drive figures show an increase in over 50s being caught. Numbers have risen by more than a third in two years and now account for more than one in five of all offenders. This shows these drivers need educating. The number of motorists aged over 50 caught above the legal limit on the county s roads increased from 124 in 2010 to 170 in Also, 14 motorists aged 76 and over were caught drink driving in This rise is put down to experienced drivers becoming complaisant, wrongly believing it is safe to get behind the wheel after one or two drinks. As someone in that age group (!!), I suggest to all of you, be very careful. Is it worth losing your licence? I don t think so. DRUG DEALER JAILED A drug dealer was caught on his way to the Latitude music festival to peddle cocaine. Officers operated stop-check points at Darsham on route to Henham Park. While speaking to the police, drugs fell from the trouser leg of 25 year old Daniel Martin of Ipswich. Tests showed the golf ball-sized wrap contained cocaine, wth a potential street value of 700. Ipswich Crown Court sent him down for 28 months and he celebrated Christmas and New Year at Her Majesty s pleasure. Perhaps this is a stark warning to those who behave like this!! DRUG DEALING A cocaine-dealing fugitive has finally been jailed for 25 years. Eriberto Jimenez-Melo became one of Britain s most wanted criminals after jumping bail before his Ipswich Crown Court Trial in The 35 year old was returned to UK from Italy after his recapture and will be serving his Christmas Turkey in HMS! Now for some advice! Make sure your sheds, barns and homes are securely locked. For vehicles, if not locked in a garage, make sure wallets, laptops, money etc and keys are removed and LOCK the vehicle. Sonja 14

15 CARL BUCKINGHAM GENERAL BUILDER / PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ANY JOB BIG OR SMALL GIVE ME A CALL 28 years experience Tel: Mob: loucarl@tiscali.co.uk Flybird Installations Supply and installation of quality fly screen windows and doors New for 2013 Contemporary sun shading for patios, creating extra outdoor living space Visit our website to download the e-brochure Contact : Chris Spark chris@fbiltd.co.uk Tel : Fiona Patrick s Therapies Get 2014 off to a good start - special offers on Body Wrap & Express Facial, Hot Stone Massage Massage is beneficial for aches, pains, tension, stress, headaches, relaxation, general well-being and so much more... Holistic Massage Back Massage Hot Stone Therapy Reflexology Body Scrubs & Wraps Relax and Unwind Cosy & Comfortable Treatment Room - Fully Qualified & Insured Take some time out and look after yourself Contact: (Brundish) or Fiona@fp-therapies.co.uk 15

16 SUSAN HAMPSHIRE TRAVEL RIVER AND OCEAN CRUISE SPECIALIST Call us to chat over your plans From Acapulco to the Zambezi and anywhere in between! For a professional, personal service call Sally Collicott free on

17 Commemoration Day Laxfield and District Museum is holding a Commemoration Day in remembrance of those who fell or were damaged in any way by The Great War. We shall host a period re-enactment group from Stradbroke. There will be a static field dressing station, a field kitchen, depictions of period activities, children's games and displays of medals and citations. This will take place on Saturday, 3 May 2014, from about 12:00 (time to be confirmed) at Laxfield School. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes. The day will end with a parade by Royal British Legion members, senior representatives of the Armed Services and representatives of surrounding Parish Councils. The parade will be from Laxfield School to the War Memorial, where the names of the fallen will be read. As part of the display we are researching the histories of the names on memorials in all parishes bordering Laxfield, including Badingham. If anyone is able to provide information, perhaps relatives of those who fell in The Great War, local historians or the Parish Council, then it would be greatly appreciated. The archive for all villages will be displayed in the museum during the summer and a copy of its own archive will be given to each village. We are, of course, happy to share information with anyone who would like a copy. It would be a great help also to have more general information about The Great War. Do you perhaps have a photo of Grandfather in uniform or a letter from The Front? Please Barry.Cable@yahoo.co.uk or telephone with information. Barry Cable Trustee, Laxfield and District Museum 17

18 DG Carpentry & Joinery Daniel Grimwood Contact: Tel: or VICTORIA HAYDEN Body Control Pilates Teacher or Daytime and evening classes 1:1 tuition Classes available at BADINGHAM FRAMLINGHAM BENHALL MIDDLETON Member of The Body Control Pilates Association Member of The Register of Exercise Professions Janet Barwell Piano Lessons in Badingham Experienced teacher has a few vacancies Beginners to diploma level All ages welcome Call

19 THE WILD LIFE SANCTUARIES of South India As I write this, I feel very privileged to have had such a wonderful childhood in India while other children were suffering during WWII. No trip to Coorg (Kodagu) in South India would be complete without a visit to the scenic splendour of its forests. Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary, with its 570 sq km of deciduous forests is made up of valuable trees like teak, rosewood and sandlewood; providing cover for monkeys and snakes. The dirt roads winding through the sanctuary can only be explored with a Forestry Department driver but you can easily see the spotted Chital deer in the clearings which have been dug on either side of the road. Sambar, the smaller Barking Deer and the Mouse Deer are more rarely seen. The Forest of Nagarhole, along with Bandipur an adjacent wildlife park, has become one of the last remaining habitats of the Asian Elephant (known in Hindu as ARNIE). As children, my sister and I used to go on elephant rides. The elephants leave for their watering holes early morning and late afternoon. These huge man-made holes are scattered throughout the area. You could easily come across the elephants, one or two or even a herd, as over a thousand roam these forests. It s wonderful to see. Protection against poachers, the dense cover needed for hunting and an abundance of prey all combine to make Nagarhole one of finest tiger reserves in India. They are very elusive and hard to spot but if, like me, you are lucky to see a tiger in the wild it is an experience you'll never forget. There are other animals: Bison, Panthers, Wild Pig also many species of birds, butterflies, waterfowl, lovely flowers and mushrooms. Bandipur Wild Life Sanctuary covers 874 sq km of deciduous forest, mostly teak and scrubland, on the lower slopes of the Nilgiri Hills where I went to school. This sanctuary was established in 1931 and is noted for its elephants, bison, sambar, spotted deer, bears, tigers, leopards and bird life. The best time to visit the Forest is May - June and September - November. Nilgiri Tar Sanctuary is smaller and noted for its buffalo. Periyar is the oldest wildlife sanctuary, created in The reserve of covers some 780 sq km and varies in altitude from 900m to 1800m. The terrain ranges from open grassland to dense tropical forest with an artificial lake formed by damming the Periyar river. It is abundant with wildlife, well known for its large herds of elephant and bison, spotted and sambar deer, tigers and leopards. The diversity of the scenery is reflected in the wonderfully rich bird life. About 1,250 species, how wonderful is that! Later on I will introduce you to the many birds of India.. Sonja Russell 19

20 Thank you to the team who organised the Carol Singing on the Thursday preceding Christmas. There was a good crowd in the hall but plenty of room for more, so do try to come along next year as it makes a great introduction to the festive season. I have also been asked to give special thanks to Victor for his beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Friends come home to Suffolk to see family and love to see the tree and I m sure all the village enjoys seeing its sparkling lights as we go out and about. Yoga Classes at Badingham Village Hall Wednesdays, (time can be moved slightly if necessary. If you re interested but can t make this time, please contact me to discuss) Yoga is a great way to release tension as well as build core strength, stretch tight muscles, release shoulder, neck, hip or buttock tension and improve balance. These new regular classes are open to everyone, whether complete Yoga beginner or more experienced practitioner. Prior booking necessary Please call Kat on to book a place and to discuss any health issues that might concern you/affect your Yoga practice. The next full term is starting 26 th February for a term of 6 weeks (ending 2 nd April). Cost 36 for the term of 6 weeks or 7.50 drop-in per class. Prior to that, two taster classes are planned for 5 th and 12 th February ( 12 for both or 7.50 for one). Please check with Kat as these classes will only run if there is demand. If you have the following, please bring it along: a Yoga mat, a Yoga block/brick, a blanket and a towel or cushion for your head. I will be happy to bring some general (not Yoga) mats and blocks for those who do not have a mat or a block. Please let me know your requirements in advance. About Kat: a lifelong enthusiast of movement, the body, health and creativity, Kat was introduced to Yoga at the age of 17 (a pretty long time ago judging by the lines on her face ). Kat has been fortunate to study with some of the great national and international Yoga teachers, including John Stirk, Tias Little, Rod Stryker, Doug Keller and Judith Hanson Lasater. Kat has been teaching movement, including Pilates, Somatics and restorative Yoga techniques for stress release for many years. She is presently training as a level 4 teacher with the British Wheel of Yoga. 20

21 Robert Harvey Weed Control & Garden Maintenance Call PRIVATE CARER Available for occasional or regular care of the elderly /disabled Local Trained to NVQ2 Contact LESTER MAYES Carpet and upholstery cleaning Friendly, local service Carpet and Fabric Protectors Applied Moth Treatments Available Mobile: Gavin Read GENERAL BUILDER / PAINTER & DECORATOR Honest & Reliable Call or me for a quote Tel: Mob: gav_read@hotmail.co.uk 21

22 Hospital Rides - a new car-share scheme operating at Ipswich Hospital The scheme is not only for out-patients, but also for those wishing to visit in-patients at the hospital. The car-share is organised by Suffolk County Council, in conjunction with Suffolk NHS. The benefits to people using the scheme are: Free to use Subsidised parking charges Reserved Hospital Rides parking bays Share fuel and car park charge A free tea/coffee if you have to wait for your travelling companion Company whilst you travel Friendly to the environment More information can be found on: Andrea Cahillane, Travel Ipswich Project Liaison Officer Would You like to Update Your Computer / ipad Skills? Then why not come to a taster session at our friendly non-competitive Computer Clubs held at Brundish Village Hall Sessions : Monday & Wednesday 10 am til 12 noon & Wednesday 1 pm til 3 pm For more information : t e. admin@brundishtrainingcentre.co.uk 22

23 REGULAR VILLAGE EVENTS 3rd Monday each month Call Edward Call Lola rd Sunday each month Badingham Church 10am Tuesdays Approx. 11am Low Street 1st Thursday each month Call for venue nd Wednesday of month Village Hall 8pm Alternate Tuesdays Approx 10.30am Village Hall Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri Village Hall - see advert 1st Wednesday of month Village Hall 8pm Tuesdays Village Hall 10 to 11.30am Tuesdays Village Hall pm 4th Thursday each month Village Hall 7.30pm BADINGHAM VILLAGE HALL To hire the village hall please contact: Michelle Cole m.cole9@btinternet.com Village Residents Others Main Hall 6 per hour 8 per hour Committee Room 5 per hour 6 per hour Both Rooms 8 per hour 9 per hour Day Rates 60 per day 70 per day All cancellations must be made a week ahead of the booking to avoid charges See for our Bookings Diary Table, chairs and crockery are available for separate hire. Contact Sonja

24 MOAT FARM KENNELS LITTLE GLEMHAM IP13 0BB Four double interior kennels with runs ( and heat lamps ) Dogs taken for 3 good walks per day References available Call Sara on or The Wright Caterer ~ Doris & Mary ~ Small parties catered for Birthday, Christening, Funerals etc We can supply large or small cakes Pastries & pies, sweet & savoury Or just help with your catering needs For more details please ring Doris; if no reply please leave a message and we will get back to you WATERLESS CAR CLEANING (Cars & Caravans) Visiting Valet Ron Parker will clean, seal, polish and protect your vehicle s bodywork using the worlds most advanced car cleaning system NO WATER! NO MESS! and now with Carnauba Wax You may purchase the product for your own use Free demonstration - try before you buy! Avalon Auto Care

25 Karen Rae was the lucky winner of Philip Kelleway s book at the Christmas coffee morning raffle. Karen told me she spent many Sundays at the White House in her teens and the twins artistic talents were a great inspiration in her own artwork. Here, Karen shares some of her memories of the Johnstone Twins, Janet and Anne. Growing up in Badingham in the 70s, like many teenage girls I was pony mad and wanted one of my own. The next best thing was one to ride and look after, which is how I came to know the Johnstones and Janet s pony Victoria. I would cycle up to the White House most weekends. Janet taught me all aspects of horsemanship including riding, a little dressage and driving the pony and trap as well as the all-important mucking out of the stable and cleaning tack correctly! Janet even transported us to local Pony Club events. I clearly remember the huge Irish Wolfhound (very timid) that used to wander about the grounds. The twins and their mother, Doris Zinkeisen, were always busy at work, even at weekends; working in their studio on some project or other. One project I remember was designs for a Disneyland-type theme park in Holland based on Hans Christian Anderson's work, although this didn't happen in the end. Sometimes Janet would show me a tiny fieldmouse or a bird she had found, using it as a life study for a drawing. I once had a tour of the house, when Janet showed me some of the paintings including a huge oil painting by Doris Zinkeisen based on the Book of Revelations. The years knowing Janet and Anne were certainly very interesting!! 25

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27 COFFEE MORNING at ST. MICHAELS ROOMS Saturday 15 th March 10am to 12 Noon Framlingham Art Society is holding a Coffee Morning with stalls etc for the first time to raise funds for FAS with part of proceeds going to the St Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich. The Society was formed 32 years ago, for those interested in all aspects of Art, whether painters or not. Members enjoy talks, workshops, demonstrations and occasional outings. We paint indoors once a month in the winter. In the summer, equally enjoyable, we paint outside at various locations in the area. Our Annual Exhibition is held in July. We are a friendly enthusiastic group, not all are Painting Artists, but everybody who has an interest in art is very warmly welcome to join our friendly group. Meeting are held on the second Friday of the month at 2.30pm in the United Free Church hall (opp the Co-op) Framlingham. We all look forward to seeing you. Sonja Russell, Chairman Colston Bungalow, Badingham Tel: FADS SPRING PRODUCTION: GHOST TRAIN Our spring production is a spooky thriller (with some laughs) by Arnold Ridley, best known for playing Private Godfrey in Dads' Army. We are now in rehearsal and it is 'full steam ahead' for all members of FADS. Lines and moves have to be learned, the set is designed and is now under construction in the capable hands of Glynn McKay (it is going to be a masterpiece!), the 1920s costumes are being thought about and made, and all the many jobs are in hand. With a cast of 12 there is lots going on. The performances will be from Tuesday 1st to Friday 4th April at the Framlingham College (Headmaster Porter) Theatre at 7.30pm each evening, but please note that there will not be a performance on the Saturday. Tickets will be available from Framlingham Stationers, online at or by ringing on or after Monday 10th March. We look forward to seeing you for some chilling moments! 27

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29 BELL RINGING The Bell Ringers meet for practice every Thursday evening at 7.30pm at Badingham or Dennington church and would welcome new members. Just turn up (Badingham on odd-numbered Thursdays) or give us a call Mike Bostock Smith Ole Jenson Parent and Toddlers Group Every Thursday at Dennington Primary School 9:15-11:00 Cost 1.50 (includes Refreshments) Come and join the fun! Badingham Church Bring & Buy Books All welcome to borrow or buy for a small donation Money raised in aid of local charities and the up keep of our church Please leave unwanted books in the porch DO YOU ENJOY BOOKS & READING? Badingham Book Club meet every third Monday at each others houses at 3pm Call Edward or Caroline on if you would like to come along Advertising Rate Card Full page advert: Half page advert: Smaller adverts: 7.50 Each year we issue 6 issues Contact the Editor if you would like to advertise your local business or service If you live in Badingham and have unwanted items to sell, these will be included free of charge Suffolk Links Loes Local on demand transport operating in the area bounded by Yoxford, Earl Soham, Hacheston and Saxmundham. 07:00-19:00 Mon - Sat. Call between 08:15 and 16:00 (Monday to Friday) up to 7 days in advance to book your journey. 29

30 LOCAL TRANSPORT Service 118 Stradbroke, Laxfield, Framlingham, Ipswich Monday - Friday (Schooldays only) Stradbroke 07:28 Ipswich, OCM 17:15 Laxfield 07:36 Otley College 17:35 Pound Corner 07:42 Framlingham, White Horse 17:59 Badingham, White Horse 07:45 Badingham, White Horse 18:10 Framlingham, Bridge Street 07:55 Pound Corner 18:13 Otley College 08:19 Ipswich, Old Cattle Market 08:43 Service 482 Framlingham, Diss Monday - Friday Framlingham, White Horse 10:00 14:20 17:30 Badingham, White Horse 10:10 14:30 17:40 Pound Corner 10:13 14:33 17:43 Laxfield 10:18 14:38 17:48 Stradbroke 10:27 14:47 17:57 Eye 10:49 15:09 18:19 Diss 11:04 18:34 Diss * 12:45 16:25 Eye * 13:00 16:40 Stradbroke 09:29 13:17 16:57 Laxfield 09:38 13:26 17:06 Pound Corner 09:44 13:32 17:12 Badingham, White Horse 09:47 13:35 17:15 Framlingham, Bridge Street 09:58 13:46 17:26 * on non-schooldays, starts from Diss at 08:57 Service 121 Stradbroke, Woodbridge, Ipswich First Tuesday of the Month Sch NSch Stradbroke 09:21 Ipswich, OCM 13:40 14:10 Laxfield 09:30 Woodbridge, Turban Centre 14:09 14:39 Pound Corner 09:37 Melton 14:14 14:44 Badingham, White Horse 09:40 Great Glemham 14:29 14:59 Great Glemham 10:04 Badingham, White Horse 14:53 15:23 Melton 10:20 Pound Corner 14:56 15:26 Woodbridge, Turban Centre 10:25 Laxfield 15:03 15:33 Ipswich, Old Cattle Market 11:01 Stradbroke 15:12 15:42 30

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32 BADINGHAM DIRECTORY Emergency Services Use your grid reference if possible Dial 999 POLICE - Framlingham Fire Station, Saxmundham Road Dial 101 Staffed by volunteers on Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 9am - 1pm DOCTOR Pembroke Road, Framlingham DENTIST Framlingham Dental Surgery VET - Castle Vet Group Pepperwash Lane, Framlingham VET- ESV New Road, Framlingham Neighbourhood Watch Sonja Russell Play School Michele Cole Primary School Dennington High School Thomas Mills, Framlingham Church Revd Jonathon Olanczuk Library Bridge Street, Framlingham White Horse Pub Groceries Emmetts, Peasenhall Window Cleaner Ed Parker Milk Dairy Crest Newspapers Patricks of Framlingham DIY Materials Framlingham DIY Taxi Service Country Cars Fresh Fish Van Spencer Wightman Parish Council Sue Piggott Parish Recorder Victor Warne Community Council Pauline Skevington Maypole Mandy Scales Womens Institute Joan Overett Badingham Echo Tish King Country Cars Your Local Friendly Service Call us now for Shopping - Stations Airports Lakeside - Ipswich Don t drink & drive call Country Cars BED & BREAKFAST COLSTON HALL Badingham en-suite, TV lounge, wholesome farmhouse breakfasts, ground floor rooms - plus self catering holiday cottage