Belsey Bridge Conference Centre, Ditchingham, Nr Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2DZ May 22 25, 2015.

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1 Eastern Region Belsey Bridge Conference Centre, Ditchingham, Nr Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2DZ May 22 25, Eastern Region invites all TARS to return to the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads on the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Society. Young and old can relive their experiences of Coot Club and The Big Six by visiting the Northern and Southern Broads in the course of the weekend. The excursions and evening talks are designed to bring these experiences vividly to life. The Broads are still clearly recognisable today from the two books. Despatches p. i

2 The Venue Belsey Bridge Conference Centre is a very popular, well equipped conference centre on the edge of the southern Broads in the beautiful Waveney Valley. It can accommodate up to 120 for meetings, with ample en-suite and non-en-suite single, double, twin and family accommodation. It has numerous meeting rooms and areas for the TARS Library and Stall, and for relaxation, reading and chat; an outdoor football pitch, tennis courts, play area and outdoor swimming pool. All communal areas and ground floor bedrooms are accessible. Residential and Day rates include a contribution to the cost of the meeting rooms - hence the reduction in our registration fee. We hope that the opportunity to house participants on the same site will provide the benefits of meeting and mixing we have enjoyed in Barnstable and Bowness-onWindermere. The catering at Belsey Bridge is first-class with locally sourced ingredients and the ability to cater for dietary needs. A bar will open before the evening meals. Free Wi-Fi is also available. Camping can take place at the nearby Outney Meadow Caravan Park (NR35 1HG: half an hour away on foot; surrounded by the meandering Waveney River and affording ample facilities for tents, campervans and caravans, with opportunities for cycle and canoe hire and sailing your own dinghies on site. Members wishing to camp need to make their own bookings with the campsite. Being a bank holiday weekend, Outney Meadow charges for a minimum of three nights, at 25 per night including electricity. Book with Mary on on a first-come, first-served basis. You will also need to book for the Belsey Bridge day rates which include use of all the facilities, tea and coffee and a contribution to meeting room hire, and book any meals you wish. How to Get There By Car From the Midlands, take the A14 towards Felixstowe and follow the A143 towards Bungay, then join the B1332 as below. From the south, take the M11 towards Cambridge, on to the A14 and the A143. From Norwich, follow signs for Lowestoft/Beccles/ Bungay on the A146. After going under Norwich bypass (A47) get in the right-hand lane ready to turn right at the traffic lights onto the B1332 to Bungay. After passing the Mermaid Balti House at Hedenham, by about 0.7 mile take the next left-hand turn signposted Belsey Bridge Conference Centre, Convent and Church. Go past the Church on your right and then the Convent, and you will see signs to Belsey Bridge. Follow the directional arrows on the signs, and at the T-junction turn right into Thwaite Road. The entrance is on the right. There is ample parking. Despatches p. ii

3 By Rail Make for Norwich station (having the best onward connections to Belsey Bridge). (There is a direct service from London Liverpool Street taking around 2 hours). There are usually taxis waiting at the station but you might want to pre-book (as a guide, Five-Star Taxis might charge about 25 to the conference centre). Alternatively, take the number 7 bus from Norwich train station to Norwich bus station then the number 88 Anglian bus from Stand K to the Belsey Bridge Road bus stop just before the Ditchingham stop. Walk for 10 minutes along Belsey Bridge Road, pass the convent, turn right onto Thwaite Road and right again to enter the conference centre. By Air Norwich airport is 40 minutes from Belsey Bridge by taxi and has useful connections to Amsterdam as well as Manchester, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Five-Star Taxis (see above) typically charge about 35 Norwich airport to Belsey Bridge Registration Please complete the booking form and return to Lorna Hammett with your payment, by cheque or using your credit card via the PayPal pages on the TARS website ( TARS_Payments.html). The booking form includes accommodation and meals at Belsey Bridge only and excursions. Rooms at Belsey Bridge will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis on receipt of the booking forms and monies. If we are unable to comply with your request (e.g. for en-suite) you will be allocated nonen-suite and the balance refunded. Campers need to book their pitches directly with Outney Meadow (with Mary on ; see p.ii), but also need to book at the Belsey Bridge day rates and meals etc., on the booking form. During the weekend, registration will be held in the conference centre reception from on the Friday and from on Saturday and Sunday. Each registrant will be provided with a welcome pack containing badge, maps, up-to-date programme etc. If, due to an unforseen emergency your booking is cancelled, we hope to be able to make a refund. This will not be possible after May 10th. Junior Programme Horning Staithe Will be run by Bobby Wilson, Susan Gouldbourne and helpers. It will focus on The Big Six with opportunities for the Juniors to become detectives! Despatches p. iii

4 Activities (See also summary on page vii) Friday: Arthur Ransome s Norfolk and Suffolk Broads: illustrated talk by Robin Godber (TARS member and Chairman of the Broads Society). Saturday: Northern Broads Day. Coaches leave Belsey Bridge (BB) at for Wroxham, where we board the Queen of the Broads for a 4-hour boat trip to Ranworth Queen of the Broads Broad and back via Horning, with opportunity to have your packed lunch on board. A commentary and map will pick out key places from Coot Club en route. Then the party divides, half being taken by coach to the Museum of the Broads at Stalham and half to Hunter s Boatyard at Ludham. There will only be time to visit one of the two venues. Numbers are limited to around 50 in each half, so members will need to choose on the booking form which venue they prefer (on a first-come, first-served basis). Waveney Princess The Museum of the Broads contain exhibits on Arthur Ransome and the history of the Broads and includes the possibility of a steam launch trip. Hunter s Boatyard contains memorabilia of the making of the BBC Coot Club film including the transome of the Teasel, the Titmouse and Dreadnought, and the Death and Glory, in addition to the only surviving fleet of wooden, engine-less yachts for hire the Hustlers, Woods and Lullabys, dating from the 1930s. There will be an illustrated talk on the history of the Broads and the Yard. Coaches return via the famous bridges at Potter Heigham and Acle. After supper, Sophie Neville (TARS President) will give an illustrated talk on the making of the BBC Coot Club and Big Six films. Sunday: Southern Broads Day. The day starts with an optional interdenominational Christian service. Coaches then take us to Oulton Broad for a trip on the Waveney Princess around the Broad and Oulton Dyke. The coaches then take us to Beccles for a picnic lunch at the town staithe and a walk following Mrs Barrable, Tom and the Ds up the famous hill visiting the shops and the church tower for superb views over the Waveney Valley. In the afternoon, the International AGM will be held in the Norfolk Hall of BB at After the evening meal, Hugh Lupton (greatnephew of Arthur and professional story-teller) will give one of his dramatic talks on Arthur s life. The evening closes with the Dick Callum cup. Despatches p. iv

5 Monday Participants are free to embark on optional trips and walks to the nearby beauty spots. These include the locations listed below. We had hoped to arrange two half-day trips on Albion Unfortunately, Albion was withdrawn at short notice. Instead, we have been able to arrange a trip on a private wherry yacht, the Maud from Thurne Mouth at the junction of the Bure and Thurne rivers on a first-come, first serve basis to those who had shown an interest in the Albion. Sailing, Walks and Excursions Families can make their own arrangements to take advantage of the many facilities within an hour of BB. N.B.: because the Broads are situated in very rural country, with narrow winding roads, journeys can take longer than your map might suggest! Outney Meadow Caravan Park for cycle and canoe hire and launching sailing dinghies (10 minutes from BB). Reedham (30 min across chain ferry): lovely riverside, boatyard. Loddon (15 min) charming village and waterside. Whitlingham Country Park and Water Centre (NR14 8TR; ) 25 minutes from BB by car. Instructor-led sailing in 2 hour sessions at 56 per hour for each group of eight, using a combination of Oppies and Toppers. Also available at the centre is canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, paddle boards, raft building, climbing and archery. Horning (about 45 min): The Swan, Staithe and Ferry Inn and self guided walks. Rollesby Broad (about 45 min): Nature trails, electric boat trips, boat hire ( ) Hickling National Nature Reserve (NR12 0BW; Norfolk Wildlife Trust about one hour from BB). Walks, boat rides, nature trails. Book direct ( ) particularly for the boat rides. Guided tour available. Oulton Broad Watersports Centre (NR33 9JR ); about ½ hour. Waveney Sailability ( ). Explore Waveney Valley: 7 Towns in Sound. A novel way of walking through the towns of Beccles, Bungay, Diss, Eye, Halesworth, Harleston and Loddon listening to downloadable audio apps on your mobile phone devices (Apple or Android) introducing you to the local history and gossip. Berney Arms Wind Pump (access by rail to Berney Arms request stop, and foot only). Horsey Wind Pump (NT: about an hour from BB). The Stracey Arms Wind Pump (about 40 mins away). Burgh Castle: remains of third century Roman Fort situated on the edge of the river Waveney with views over Breydon Water and Halvergate Marshes. How Hill (NR29 5PG; Field centre set in the heart of the Norfolk Broads on the banks of the river Ant). Beautiful house in beautiful surroundings. Accommodation, walks, courses. (1 hour). Somerleyton Hall and Gardens (NR32 5QQ; 25 min). Beautiful grounds and House, once owned by Samuel Peto. BeWILDerwood, Hoveton (NR12 8JW; about one hour from BB). 50 acres of (expensive) wild outdoor adventures for children including treehouses, zip wires, Crocklebogs, marsh walks, café. Day boat hire from Potter Heigham (Herbert Woods; 1 hour); Wroxham (several boatyards) Bure Valley Railway (about 1 hour). For further afield, including Norwich and Lowestoft, see page vi For more details of these and other activities, visit the Broads Authority website: Despatches p. v

6 Pre- and Post- IAGM activities see Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex Tourist websites: NT = National Trust; EH = English Heritage. Nancy Blackett During the week before and that after the IAGM, Nancy may be available for trips for members and guests of the Nancy Blackett Trust. Contact John Smith of NBT (sailing@nancyblackett.org). Norwich (25 min): Magnificent Cathedral with cloisters, lovely old quarter and castle, shops, river. Lowestoft: (25 min) where Peter Duck s Wildcat started her voyage: harbour, beach, classic ship museum. Ipswich Newly-developed waterfront; lively pedestrian streets; many historic churches; Christchurch Mansion and Park; the Ancient House built before Australia discovered! (37M by road from BB) Sutton Hoo (NT) This the chief National Trust attraction in the Woodbridge area, especially with its new Visitor Centre, Treasury displaying replicas of the priceless ship burial treasures, walking trails alongside the River Deben. Allow a day. (33M) Aldeburgh Home of the Britten-Pears Music festival; picturesque coastal town. Model boat pond. (IP15 5BJ; 27M) Framlingham (EH): most complete castle in Suffolk, spanning many periods. (IP13 9BP ; 25M) Orford (EH): Beautifully preserved Henry II keep with spectacular views over Orford Ness, and in a lovely coastal town, site of the first performance of Britten s Noyes Fludde. (IP12 2ND ; 33M) Flatford Mill (NT) 18th Century Water Mill owned by the father of John Constable, near to Willy Lott s Cottage, featured in Constable s paintings. Both in the lovely Dedham Vale on the river Stour. Rowing boats for hire. (CO7 6UL ; 50M) Colchester Britain s oldest Recorded town : Largest Norman castle keep in Europe and museum. Colchester Zoo a must for juniors (53M) Lavenham England s finest medieval village. Famous half-timbered wool town with magnificent Guild Hall (NT). (CO10 9QA; 50M) Melford Hall, Long Melford (NT) Something for everyone of all ages (CO10 9AA; 50M) Clare Beautifully timeless collection of half-timbered houses and church. (CO10; 53M) Despatches p. vi

7 BELSEY BRIDGE IAGM 2015 OUTLINE PROGRAMME Friday 22 May onwards: registration in Reception bar open evening meal talk: Introduction to the Ransomes Broads by Robin Godber, Chair, the Broads Society Saturday 23 May: Northern Broads Day breakfast and collection of packed lunches registration Sunday 24 May: Southern Broads Day breakfast and collection of packed lunches inter-denominational service coaches to Wroxham Queen of the Broads trip from Wroxham to Ranworth Broad and return coaches from Wroxham to Museum of the Broads (Stalham) and Hunters Boatyard (Ludham) coaches return if possible via Potter and Acle bridges coaches to Oulton Broad Waveney Princess trip round Oulton Broad and Dyke coaches from Oulton to Beccles; picnic and walk up the hill coaches return to Belsey Bridge bar open IAGM evening meal bar open talk: Sophie Neville on the Making of evening meal Coot Club and The Big Six films talk: Hugh Lupton with stories from AR s Life Dick Callum Cup Monday 25 May breakfast followed by Handover of Flag to Scotland Optional trips to Reedham Ferry, Loddon, Chedgrave, Hickling Nature Reserve etc. (see pp 4-6) Half-day cruises on Maud Despatches p. vii

8 Coots Coots Ahoy! All prices are pernorfolk person andmay include VAT. Under 6 yrs go free; COOTS AHOY! Ahoy! Belsey Bridge CC, Ditchingham, 22-25th 2015 ACCOMMODATION & MEALS 2 5 th T ARS B oinot erkn ati i nongal GFat oh err inmg an d AG M d th Please 2 2 nread to the 2 5rest Mof aydespatches a t Bbefore els e ycompleting. Br i dg e C C, S u f folk B o o k i n g(please F o PRINT r m )(PLEASE PRINT) Please read the rest of Despatches before completing. When completed, please send this form with full payment Membership Number: by Pound ( ) Sterling Cheque payable to "TARS ER" to Mrs NAME of member: Lorna Hammett, 36 Neptune Sq, Ipswich IP4 1QH, or use Address: the TARS PayPal site (p.. A receipt will be sent. Your actual tickets will be in your welcome pack. NAME of member booking: Post Code Membership Number: Tel: Address: Circle underlined options. juniors (6-16 yrs): half price. FULL WEEKEND (3 nights and meals) En-suite adult ( 191 ( 191)pp) En-suite junior ( 95 ( 95)pp) Non-ensuite adult adult( 155) ( 155 pp) Non-ensuite junior junior( 77) ( 77 pp) PART WEEKEND (2 Nights B&B) En-suite adult ( 97 ( 97)pp) FriFri ( 48)pp) En-suite junior ( 48 FriFri Non-ensuite adult adult( 73) ( 73 pp)frifri Non-ensuite junior FriFri junior( 36) ( 36 pp) Please send WHITE form to Mrs Lorna Hammett, 36 Neptune Sq, Ipswich IP4 1QH, with full payment by Pound ( ) Sterling Cheque payable to "TARS ER" or use PostTARS CodePayPal site (see p. iii). A receipt will be sent. the Your Tel: actual tickets will be in your welcome pack. Keep a note of your choices on this yellow copy. Full Names of others in your party; + DoB for Juniors Full Names of others in your party; + DoB for Juniors PART WEEKEND (1 Night B&B) ( 61)pp) En-suite adult ( 61 Fri Fri ( 30)pp) Fri Fri En-suite junior ( 30 Non-ensuite Fri Fri adult adult( 49) ( 49 pp) Non-ensuite junior Fri Fri Sat Sat Sun junior( 24) ( 24 pp) PLUS PART WEEKEND MEALS Room preference (please circle): Single Double Twin Family Adult Lunch Ground ( 7.80) Floor Ground Sat Floor disabled. Junior Lunch ( 3.90) Sat NON-RESIDENT DAY RATES Adult Dinner ( 9.00 teafriand (includes all facilities, coffee) Juniorindicate Dinner below ( 4.50)any meals Fri NB:required. RESIDENT Adult Friday: no chargecosts EXCURSIONS Saturday: Northern Broads (Coach, Boat trip, etc.) EXCURSIONS Adult ( 22) Broads Museum Hunters Saturday: Northern Broads Junior ( 15) Broads Museum Hunters Adult ( 22) Broads Museum Hunters Sunday: Southern Broads (Coach, Boat, Beccles) Junior ( 15) Broads Museum Hunters Adult ( 12) Sunday: Southern Broads Junior ( 8) Adult ( 12) EXCURSION COSTS Junior ( 8) REGISTRATION FEES EXCURSION COSTS Adult ( 22) REGISTRATION FEES Junior ( 10) Adult ( 22) RESIDENT/ NONJunior ( 10) RESIDENT COSTS RESIDENT/ EXCURSIONNONCOSTS RESIDENT COSTS LATE BOOKING ( 10 per EXCURSION COSTS booking after April 30th) LATE BOOKING GRAND ( 10 per booking after April 30th) Please send.junior Consent Forms GRAND Junior no charge Room Friday: preference (please circle): Single Double Family Ground Floor Ground Floor disabled. Adult Sat ( 15 pp) NON-RESIDENT Junior Sat ( 7 pp) DAY RATES (includes all facilities, tea and coffee) Adult Sun ( 15 pp) Adult Friday incl dinner ( 9) Junior Sun ( 7 pp) Junior Friday incl dinner ( 4.50) PLUS PART WEEKEND MEALS Adult Saturday incl lunch & dinner ( 45) Adult Packed Lunch ( 7.80 pp) Sat Junior Saturday incl lunch & dinner ( 22) Junior Packed Lunch ( 3.90 pp) Sat Adult Sunday incl lunch & dinner ( 45) Adult Dinner ( 9.00 pp) Fri Junior Sunday incl lunch & dinner ( 22) Junior Dinner ( 4.50 pp) Fri NON-RESIDENT COSTS COSTS If unable to arrive by 7.30 pm Friday, would like cold meal Ifonunable arrive byrequired: 7.30 pm Friday, would like cold meal arrival:tonumber on arrival: Number required. Special diets (give number required) : Diabetic. Vegetarian.. Vegan Gluten-free Special diets (give name(s)): Vegetarian. Other (specify).. Diabetic...Vegan..... Gluten-free. Other (specify)... Monday: DefiniteInterest in Sailing on Albion Full Day (9- Number Half Day ( 16.25)on Maud Number Monday: Definite Interest in Sailing 32.50) AM PM ( 10) Number