M E R R Y X M COPY DATE FOR JANUARY VILLAGE VOICE IS THURSDAY DECEMBER 18TH

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1 M E R R Y X M A S Tim Fargher The newsletter for the community of Orford and Gedgrave COPY DATE FOR JANUARY VILLAGE VOICE IS THURSDAY DECEMBER 18TH ORFORD AND GEDRAVE PARISH COUNCIL AND NEW ORFORD TOWN TRUST The Parish Council and New Orford Town Trust would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Please note that the Town Hall office will close at 11.00am on Tuesday 23 rd December for the Christmas break. It will re -open at 9.00am on Tuesday 6 th January CHILDREN S PARTY - The annual Children s Party is to be held on Saturday 20 th December 2014 between 2.00pm pm in the Town Hall. Thanks go to the NOTT for the use of the Hall and this year it is to be sponsored by Friend s Garage, Orford. AFTERNOON TEA this year will be held on Wednesday 17 th December 2014 between 3.00pm pm in the Recreation Hut. Please contact Anne Macro on for further information on either event. OUTDOOR GYM - This has been very well used by people in the village and outside the village. Please note it is advisable to take a cloth or towel with you as the seats get a little damp! EMERGENCY PLAN Following a recent meeting of the Orford Emergency Group the updated Emergency plan document is printed on the last page of this copy of Village Voice, and is displayed around the village. In the event of a serious tidal breach authorities may recommend evacuation of properties. They cannot insist on evacuation, but can only recommend it. However, please note that any subsequent rescue would be extremely difficult as rescue boats are not readily available and helicopter availability may be very limited depending on the scale of any flooding over the rest of the region. CATTLE BARGE Ralph Brinkley s old cattle barge is in a serious state of disrepair. Given that it is no longer wholly original and has been subject to patching up over the years, NOTT is proposing to dispose of it. Please let us know if you have any other suggestions. TOWN HALL BOOKINGS If you wish to use the Town Hall or borrow tables/chairs, please ensure that you book this through the Clerk at the Town Hall office (telephone ) and do not simply borrow a key from a key holder. Anne Macro - CHAIRMAN ORFORD AND GEDGRAVE PARISH COUNCIL Mike Pearce - CHAIRMAN NEW ORFORD TOWN TRUST ISSUE NO. 273 DECEMBER 2014 Edited by: Roger Hipwell Published by: Orford and Gedgrave Parish Council and New Orford Town Trust Printed by: Leiston Press Ltd. Although published and funded by Orford and Gedgrave Parish Council and New Orford Town Trust, Village Voice is totally unbiased in its reporting. The council therefore holds no responsibility for its content except that submitted by and on behalf of the council or the trust. ALL COPY MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE 24 TH OF THE MONTH FOR INCLUSION IN THE FOLLOWING MONTH S ISSUE, PREFERABLY BY TO: orfordtownhall@tiscali.co.uk or villagevoice@live.co.uk OR PUT THROUGH THE TOWN HALL LETTERBOX PRIORITY FOR INCLUSION IS GIVEN TO ARTICLES THAT ARE ABOUT OR DIRECTLY AFFECT THE COMMUNITY OF ORFORD AND GEDGRAVE AND INCLUSION IS SUBJECT TO EDITING AND AVAILABILITY OF SPACE December Dates for Your Diary Saturday 6 th December: Orford Church Christmas Bazaar - St. Bartholomew s from 2.00pm Saturday 6 th December: Sudbourne Fish & Chip Supper - Sudbourne Village Hall 7.00pm Sunday 7 th December: Orford School Christmas Fayre - Town Hall 1.30pm to 4.00pm Sunday 21 st December: FROZEN - Town Hall Cinema 4.00pm Under 12s free Sunday 21 st December: It s a Wonderful Life - Town Hall Cinema 7.00 Wednesday 31 st December: Hot and Cold Buffet Spectacular - King s Head Wednesday 31 st December: Quay Street Whalers - Jolly Sailor Wednesday 31 st December: New Years Eve Disco - Recreation Ground Hut Thursday 1 st January: Lighthouse Walk - Orford Quay 10.30am CHILLESFORD BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL I would like to thank all those who generously contributed to the British Legion Poppy Appeal which totalled With a special thank you to George & Ali Watson who donated from the charity fun ride. Angie Gardiner ORFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAYRE Our special guest, children s author Lucy Stone, will be s i g n i n g c o p i e s o f h e r b e a u t i f u l b o o k, Sammy the Suffolk Seal, and has kindly agreed to donate a percentage of her sales on the day to Orford School. Please do come along and buy a copy - it makes a great gift! Caroline Bailey LIGHTHOUSE NEWS AND A NEW YEAR'S DAY WALK Trinity House have just spent two weeks at the lighthouse removing the main and sector optics for safe-keeping. A sad moment, but it was always part of the arrangements. The lighthouse remains very sound and is still an architectural gem. Visits are still encouraged. It is there for everyone. The view from the top, without the main optic taking up the bulk of the space, is in many ways even more impressive. With luck the weather over the New Year will be better than last time and those from Orford and surrounding villages are offered the opportunity to visit the lighthouse on New Year's Day. The arrangements will be to go over on "Regardless" at a.m. ( 3 a head return) from Orford Quay and then walk to the lighthouse for some mulled wine. The return boat should get everyone back on the mainland in time for lunch by, say, 1.30 p.m. Will those interested in going on the walk please contact me on either on orfordnesslighthouse@gmail.com or speak to me directly so that I can get some idea of numbers. Thank you again to everyone for your wonderful support over the past year. It has made the whole thing incredibly worthwhile. I never quite appreciated before quite how much everyone in the community felt for "their" lighthouse. My mistake!" Nicholas Gold

2 DECEMBER AT ST BARTHOLOMEW'S Sunday 7 th December - 2nd Sunday of Advent Holy Eucharist - Rev D Murdoch Sunday 14 th December - Advent Family Service - Mr G Marshall Sunday 21 st December - Advent Carol Service - Rev D Murdoch Wednesday 24 th December - Christmas Eve 4.00pm Crib Service - Mr G Marshall 11.30pm Midnight Mass - Rev D Murdoch Thursday 25 th December - Christmas Day 11.00am Christmas Day Service - Rev D Murdoch Sunday 28 th December - Holy Innocents Holy Eucharist - Rev R Alderson Holy Eucharist - Rev Dr J Hare Sunday 4 th January Epiphany Holy Eucharist - Rev D Murdoch A very warm welcome awaits you at all our Christmas Services: details for all five of my parishes in the Christmas Card in The Link. Rev David Murdoch DECEMBER AT ORFORD METHODIST CHURCH Sunday 7 th December Advent am Stephen Caley Sunday 14 th December Advent am Rev Liz Bellamy Sunday 21 st December Advent am Rev Martin Dawes - Communion 4.30pm CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE Followed by Christmas Tea CHRISTMAS DAY 10.30am - Christmas Praise Service Sunday 28 th December 10.30am Stephen Caley MONDAY S TEA ROOM - we are open at 11.00am for Morning Coffee and serving lunch from 12.15pm through 2.00pm - with our traditional Christmas Menu in December - why not come and treat yourself? And shop with us at the same time. NOTE: NOT OPEN ON MONDAY 22 nd and 29 th December. Resume on Monday 5 th January 2015 WEDNESDAY LUNCH - as usual we serve lunch at 12.30pm and welcome visitors - as this is a set meal we ask that you book beforehand -Christmas Lunch is on Wednesday 17 th December NOTE: NO LUNCH ON WEDNESDAY 24 th & 31 st December - Resume on Wednesday 7 th January 2015 We wish you all Peace and Happiness for Christmas and the New Year. An invitation goes out to all to join with us for our Christmas Services and Events Stephen Caley TOWN HALL CINEMA Our Christmas screening will feature two films on Sunday 21 st December; the first to be shown at 4.00pm is the current children s favourite, Disney s Frozen. We are pleased to announce that, due to the generosity of the Orford Business Association, children under 12 will be able to see this modern classic on the big screen free of charge. At 7.30 we will be screening the perennial Christmas favourite, It s a Wonderful Life with James Stewart. Details can be found on the insert in this month s Village Voice. The Town Hall Cinema AGM will be held on December 17 th when progress will be reviewed, the Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary will be elected and future events planned. As you may know the cinema relies on volunteers to keep running and legal, (Health and Safety etc.) and more volunteers are URGENTLY needed to keep the cinema going. Apart from the committee roles, jobs such as putting out the chairs, manning the desk etc. as well as keeping everyone safe, needs bodies to help. Please let us know at townhallcinema@gmail.com if you wish to attend the AGM and/or if you are able to help. The time and location will be posted on the Town Hall Cinema page at orford.org.uk/community/town-hall-cinema Roger Hipwell THE KING S HEAD It s 6 months now since we took over at The King s Head and how time flies when you are having fun. Our trip round the world s cuisine has taken us as far flung as India, Mexico and closer to home, Spain. We are taking a break from these taste bud tantalising travels for the Christmas and New Year period before taking off again in If you haven t planned your Christmas meal yet there is still time to book to dine with us at The Kings Head, our menu is on our website; and is available Thursday through to Saturday up to and including Christmas Eve, pre-booking is required. Congratulations to Matthew Smy on winning our Halloween Adnams Ghost Ship quiz, we hope you enjoy your trip for two to Adnams Sole Bay Brewery. Thanks to all who entered and for raising funds for East Anglia Children s Hospices. Our music nights continue with Lisa Sanchez getting everyone in the mood for partying on Saturday 13 th December. Lisa s huge repertoire and wide range of songs cover from the 1950 s through to the present day. Steve Boyce played his first ever gig in Orford last month and blew everyone away with his amazing guitar skills, so much so that we have booked him to play again on Christmas Eve. Don t miss the opportunity to see him as the hours tick down to Christmas Day. Keeping the momentum rolling, we have a Hot and Cold Buffet Spectacular on New Year s Eve, which is pre-booking only at 22 per person. Chef Louis has big plans for this and we are sure you won t be disappointed. Seeing us through to Midnight and into the small hours of 2015 we have Dave Taylor performing. Ever popular with the Orford crowds Dave is playing once again to ensure we all leave 2014 behind us in party mood and greet 2015 still in full flow. Entry is free at all our music events and everybody is welcome. Remember our Pie and Pint for a tenner is every Wednesday evening. The most interesting pie to date goes to Skippy and Dave Pie, Kangaroo and Rabbit! Skippy is obvious and Dave is our KP who never stops talking!! Don t worry if you prefer wine to beer or cyder because you can have a glass of House Wine instead. Once again we would like to thank everyone for their continued support and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and fun packed New Year. We are open between 12noon and 2.00pm on Christmas Day and would be delighted to see you all and pass on the Season s Greetings in person. Ian & Suzanne Ballantine ORFORD BUTCHER It was with a sad heart that I read about the Orford Butcher s closing down. I was the butcher there for over 11 years, firstly under Richard and Kathy Willan, then Natasha and Mike Hodge and finally Penny Teale. During my time there it went from strength to strength. It will be sorely missed by a lot of people both in Orford and further afield who were loyal customers and FRIENDS for many years. Considering the impact this is going to have on so many people is closing it the only option??? Possibly with the right person in charge it could once again be a profitable business and an asset to the whole village. Andrew Page SUDBOURNE ANNUAL FISH AND CHIP SUPPER Sudbourne Village Hall annual fish and chip supper on Saturday 6 th December 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Proceeds for the maintenance of the hall. Speaker Martin Fletcher, investigative journalist, on elephant and rhino poaching in Africa. tickets Contact Steve Joels, Steve Joels

3 ORFORD SPORTS AND RECREATION CLUB We would like to start by thanking everyone who has supported the Club this year and look forward to seeing you all next year and hopefully some new members too! There will be a New Years Eve Disco, FREE TO MEMBERS so put your dancing shoes on and come and have a boogie with us and toast the New Year in. We also have bingo on Friday 19 th December with a Christmas Draw (if you would like to donate a prize, please bring on the night or drop it off at the garage to Mark, many thanks). We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year Sheila Osborne - SECRETARY ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN SUDBOURNE I am trying to contact anyone who witnessed a road traffic accident involving my Silver Nissan Navara and a Nissan Almera outside Chequers in Sudbourne at around 5 o clock last Saturday evening, 15th November. Two kind gentlemen stopped to help but I failed to get their contact details. If anyone witnessed the accident or knows these two young men I would be grateful if they could contact me to help sort out my insurance claim. Tracy Ranger - rangers.gedgrave@talk21.com ORFORD BONFIRE AND FIREWORK NIGHT A Massive Thank You to everyone who was involved, from the venue, building of the Bonfire, making of the Guy, helping with the Fireworks, Buckets, BBQ and Clearing up. I cannot name everyone as there are so many who do help over the months before lighting up. We have raised enough for next year due to the support and generous donations given. We would also like to invite the Killjoys to our next meeting to air their grievances as this is getting childish every year, details of next meeting to follow. One final Thank You to the Environment Agency with whom we are now on first name terms. N.Ehlert Full details in next month s Village Voice A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to all the readers of the Village Voice from the Editor and all at Leiston Press

4 ORFORD AND GEDGRAVE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY PLAN FLOOD, TIDAL SURGE, STORM, FIRE, POWER LOSS, EXTREME WEATHER, VILLAGE ISOLATION IN THE EVENT OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY CALL 999 AND CONTACT A MEMBER OF THE EMERGENCY GROUP The first member of the EMERGENCY GROUP to become aware of an emergency will immediately convene a meeting of all members of the GROUP at the Town Hall. The EMERGENCY GROUP will assess the risk posed to the community and use the map in the Hall to identify persons at risk. They will ensure that the appropriate emergency services (fire, police, ambulance, red cross) have been alerted. They will plan the action needed and contact the COMFORT GROUP to prepare the Town Hall, the ATLAS GROUP for physical assistance, and other resources as necessary. The Town Hall will be made ready to receive those in need of refuge (who should bring blankets, duvets, food, drink and personal medication). If evacuation is required urgently then whistles and horns will be sounded in the risk areas to identify an emergency. EMERGENCY GROUP Mike Pearce mjp_orford@yahoo.co.uk Anne Macro annemacro@btinternet.com Sue Johnston suejohnston1@gmail.com Suki Pearce suki.pearce@yahoo.co.uk Tracy Ranger (H) rangers.gedgrave@talk21.com (W) tracyranger@gedgrave.co.uk Philip Attwood quay@jollyorford.co.uk Harbour Office Mervyn Williams a.williams054@btinternet.com James Robinson ensignhouse@gmail.com Town Hall orfordtownhall@tiscali.co.uk orfordtrust@talktalk.net Michael Finney mikefinney118@hotmail.co.uk John Backhouse john_backhouse2002@btinternet.com Please keep this Emergency Plan in an easily accessible place for future reference

5 Season s Greetings and very best wishes for a peaceful, prosperous and healthy New Year from the Orford Business Association Orford Christmas and New Year opening times Thursday 25 th December: Closed Friday 26 th December: Closed Monday 22 nd December 8.30am pm Tuesday 23 rd December: 07.30am pm Wednesday 24 th December: 07.30am pm Saturday 27 th December: 08.30am pm Sunday 28 th December: Closed Monday 29 th December: 8.30am pm Tuesday 30 th December: 8.30am pm Wednesday 31 st December: 8.30am pm Thursday 1 st January: Closed Friday 2 nd January: 8.30am pm LAST POSTING DATES 2014: INTERNATIONAL AIRMAIL Wednesday 3 rd December: Asia, Far East (incl. Japan), New Zealand Thursday 4 th December: Australia Friday 5 th December: Africa, Caribbean, Central and South America, Middle East Monday 8 th December: Cyprus, Eastern Europe Friday 12 th December: USA Saturday 13 th December: Western Europe INLAND SERVICES PAYMENTS INCLUDING BENEFITS AND PENSIONS Due on 25 th December will be paid on 24 th December Due on 1 st January will be paid on 31 st December Sunday 21st December 10.00am pm Monday 22nd December 8.30am pm Tuesday 23rd December: 07.30am pm Wednesday 24th December: 07.30am pm Thursday 25th December: Closed Friday 26th December: Closed Saturday 27th December: 08.30am pm Sunday 28th December: 10.00am pm Monday 29th December: 8.30am pm Tuesday 30th December: 8.30am pm Wednesday 31st December: 8.30am pm Thursday 1st January: Closed Friday 2nd January: 8.30am pm Suffolk Butcher Sunday 21 st December 10.00am pm Monday 22 nd December 7.30am pm Tuesday 23 rd December: 07.30am pm Wednesday 24 th December: 07.30am pm Thursday 25th December: Closed Friday 26th December: Closed Saturday 27th December: 07.30am pm Sunday 28th December: Closed Monday 29th December: Closed Tuesday 30th December: 7.30am pm Wednesday 31st December: 7.30am pm Thursday 1st January: Closed Friday 2nd January: 7.30am pm Christmas Eve - Lunch: Smart pub lunch menu, open to all Christmas Eve - Dinner: Bar not open to non-residents Restaurant full Christmas Day - Closed to non-residents Boxing Day - Brunch: Bar open to all Boxing Day - Dinner: Closed to non-residents 27th - 30th December - Smart pub lunch menu and à la carte dinner, open to all New Year s Eve - Lunch: Open for limited Smart Pub lunch, last orders 1.30pm New Years Eve - Dinner: Closed to non-residents New Years Day - Brunch: Bar open to all New Years Day - Dinner: Closed to non-residents 2nd January - Lunch: Smart pub lunch, open to all 2nd January - Dinner: Normal à la carte, open to all 3rd January - Back to normal! information December 25th December 26th December 27th Thursday 18 th December: 2nd Class and Royal Mail Signed for Saturday 20 th December: 1st Class and Royal Mail Signed For Monday 22 nd December: Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed Open for a full day on December 24th (9.00am to 4.00pm) then closed December 25th - 30th, reopen on December 31st with normal hours, including January 1st For online orders see website shop online, delivery Open as usual Monday - Friday 10.00am pm Saturday 9.00am pm Sunday 10.00am pm December 24th 9.00am pm Closed Closed Open as usual Last date for sending out Christmas post is Monday 22nd December Lady Florence Open for business as usual Brunch 9.30am till noon every day Lunch 12 noon till 3.30pm.every day Christmas Day Lunch 12 noon till 3pm Insert published and paid for by the Crown & Castle

6 Closed from Monday 24 th November until Monday 29 th December. Open Tuesday 30 th December to Sunday 4 th January plus New Years Day am to 4.00pm. 20 th December to 23 rd December Normal Opening & Food Times Christmas Eve Open to and to Food to (Normal Menu) and to (Xmas Party Menu) Christmas Day Open to No Food Boxing Day Open to Food to (Normal Menu) 27 th December to 30 th December Normal Opening & Food Times New Years Eve Open to and to Food to (Normal Menu) and to (Buffet Spectacular) New Year s Day Open to Food to (Normal Menu) 2 nd January onwards Business as Normal Open from 9.00am pm through to 23 rd December Christmas Eve 9.00am pm Christmas Day - Closed Boxing Day - Closed 27 th December 9.00am pm 28 th December 9.00am pm 29 th & 30 th December 9.00am pm 31 st December 9.00am pm 1 st January 9.00am pm Bar opening times 24 th December 12noon - close 25 th December 12noon pm, 6.00pm - close 26 th December 12noon pm 27 th December 12noon - close Bar then open all day till January 4 th 2015 Food service times 12noon pm, 6.00pm pm everyday except: 25 th December NO FOOD 26 th December 12noon pm 1 st January 12noon pm New Year s Eve - QUAY STREET WHALERS from 9.00pm onwards!!