Badingham Community Council Summer Fete Fun Day & Community Market Saturday June 22 nd 1-4 pm in the Churchyard by kind permission of Rev Olanczuk Live music from Annie & Martin Clarke Wide variety of stalls BBQ, Beer Tent & Teas Raffle, Tombola special free gifts for the first 50 children plus further prizes for Fancy Dress Badingham Echo June & July 2013 1
BADINGHAM DIARY Quiz Night Wed 5th June Village Hall 8pm Enterprise Badingham Mon 10th June Tanya s 8pm Maypole Wed 12th June BBQ Fete & Market Sun 22nd June Churchyard 1-4 WI Thu 27th June Village Hall 7.30pm WI Afternoon Tea Wed 3rd July Mill House 2.30pm Quiz Night Wed 13rd July Village Hall 8pm Maypole Wed 10th May Treasure Hunt Strawberries & Pimms Sun 14th July Rectory 3-6 WI Thu 25th July Garden Meeting 7pm Playschool 40th Sun 29th Sep Village Hall 10-3 Latest Village News & Events Check for updates on www.badingham.org.uk 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 July Please send news, articles etc to: Tish King T: 01728 638259 Email : BadinghamEcho@gmail.com E.O.E. 2
Notes from the Editor The next big event in the Badingham calendar is the annual village fete which this year includes a community market - fingers-crossed for fine weather. You can make all the difference by joining in and telling all your friends to come along. Then, we can enjoy a great turnout and an afternoon of fun as we raise funds for the community. If you cannot come along on the day, you can help in other ways. Bake a cake, donate a draw prize or buy some raffle tickets - support is welcome in any shape or form. By the sound of things, Badingham s village sign will soon be on display opposite the pub. Merlin came up yesterday evening looking for some steel to make the plinth for the sign - thank you Richard, I don t know if you realise you have donated that yet! Let s hope we soon find a buyer for the White Horse, it is looking very sorry with its windows boarded up. The Bowls Club are still using the green, and keeping it so smart - you can find the results of their matches on the village website: www.badingham.org.uk I can think of few people who knew so many people and places as Ralph Keable; who we were so sorry to lose last month. The church was packed for his memorial service, demonstrating the large number of people who counted him as a friend. In recent years many of you will have met Ralph as the driver of the school bus, part of the mowing team in the churchyard, a customer of the White Horse and, of course, as Rosemary s husband. I will remember Ralph as a gifted gardener, dog lover (as my Nellie will testify), for teaching me how to pluck a chicken and for the stories he has shared about growing up in Badingham. Our thoughts are with Rosemary, his friends and family. Good health, Tish The ECHO is produced for the villagers of Badingham by the Badingham Community Council Registered Charity No. 274549 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. 3
REGULAR VILLAGE EVENTS 3rd Monday each month Call Edward 638981 Call Lola 638305 3rd Sunday each month Badingham Church 10am Tuesdays Approx. 11am Low Street 1st Thursday each month Call for venue 638728 2nd Wednesday of month Village Hall 8pm Alternate Tuesdays Approx 10.30am Village Hall Mon, Wed & Fri Village Hall - see advert 1st Wednesday of month Village Hall 8pm Tuesdays Village Hall 10 to 11.30am Tuesdays Village Hall 2.30-4.30pm 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 http://tinyurl.com/2eyrka for our Bookings Diary Table, chairs and crockery are available for separate hire. Contact Sonja 638268 4
BADINGHAM April 1 st (Easter Bank Holiday Monday) was the day of our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Although bitterly cold, it was dry and the children who came along seemed to thoroughly enjoy this traditional activity. Thank you to Shirley and Phil who purchased the eggs and hard boiled the ones to be hunted. Also thanks to Sonja and Inge for all their valuable help. All the children who attended found two eggs each, which we hope were enjoyed. Our next big event is the Summer Fete / Fun Day and Country Market on June 22 nd in the Churchyard. This event promises to be bigger and more varied than ever, so please come along and support us. A BCC member will call and ask if you could please give items for the Tombola and Raffle; all donations will be gratefully received. If you would like a stall ( 5) please ring Sonja (638268) to book. The Quiz held in the Village Hall on May 1 st raised 72 for the BCC funds. We do hope to install a defibrillator in the village in the near future. All money raised will be spent in Badingham providing events, activities and support for all age groups. The Committee look forward to seeing you - and the sunshine - on June 22 nd! Pauline April s winner: No. 15 Ian Wolstenholme May s winner: No. 3 Louise Buckingham 5
June 27 Craft of Comic Verse (2) Erik Punaks July 25 Garden meeting ( 7pm start ) August No meeting July 3rd Afternoon Tea at The Mill House, 2.30pm 6
Badingham Playschool is 40 This year we are celebrating our 40 th anniversary and would like to share the celebrations with everyone connected with the Playschool over those years. We want your stories if you went to, worked at or had any connection with the Playschool. We will be holding our celebrations on Sunday 29 th September and hope to include a talent competition and possibly a pram race. Details to follow - hope you will join us for a fun day! Please be in touch Lynn 01728663556 LynnFoster623@btinternet.com The Maypole Club The club s April and May meetings proved to be great hits with all our members. In April we were inspired by a talk by Fizzy Lillingston who had walked with a group to the Magnetic North Pole. She had endured temperatures of -60, faced polar bears, suffered serious frostbite and faced conditions which displayed her courage and determination. In contrast, our May meeting was a demonstration of picnic food by Claire from Lawson s Deli (Aldeburgh). Some interesting and inspiring food was prepared and we all enjoyed sampling the dishes in refreshment time. Next meetings: June 12th BBQ at Chrissie Rolfe s house July 10th Car Treasure Hunt and Supper New members given a warm and friendly welcome. Please contact Janet 01728 660379 or Pauline 01728 602542 7
BADINGHAM S GOT TALENT September 29 th 2013 MUSICIAN OR MAGICIAN, DANCER OR JUGGLER? WE WANT TO SEE YOUR TALENTS If you would like to take part contact: LYNN FOSTER (01728 663556) lynnfoster623@btinternet.com Badingham Village Hall As there has not been a Village Hall committee meeting since the last Echo there is very little to report. Victor Warne has improved the lighting in the car park making it easier for users at the Hall when arriving and leaving in the dark. Victor kindly donated his time to make adjustments to the lighting; just charging for the purchases he had to make. Thank you Victor. Pauline LINK ROMANIA SHOEBOX APPEAL 2013 Thank you for the boxes that were filled last Christmas and which were duely delivered to Wickham Market for the next stage of the journey to the former eastern bloc countries. We will be running the appeal again this year and further details will be in the next edition of the Echo. Leaflets will be available in the Church in September and the completed boxes will need to be back at the Rectory by the end of October. Sue Olanczuk 8
We were fortunate to have one of our grandchildren with us during the Easter period, and this gave us the chance to join in with the Easter Egg Hunt held in our churchyard. The sun was shining and the wind was biting, as the children appeared from all directions to hunt for the hard boiled eggs which could be exchanged for chocolate ones!! It was a super morning, and the point of these words is to thank the Badingham Community Council members who expertly organised this event. We are fortunate to have such an active council and their hard work is certainly appreciated. We are hoping to have grandchildren next year!! Jean & Tony Kelk Calling all bakers All your contributions of cakes, biscuits, sweets and savouries for our cake stall at the Village Fete will be gratefully received. Please bring them along on the day or call ahead and deliver to Shirley (638681). 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. Do join us if you can - everyone is very welcome. 9
BADINGHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Sonja Russell, Head Co-Ordinator Tel: 01728 638268 I am pleased to report all is quiet in Badingham...long may it last! CLOCKS HAVE GONE FORWARD While we enjoy the longer daylight hours, householders are being urged to avoid making life easy for potential thieves. Pay extra attention to home and vehicle security, as this is often seen as an opportunist time for this type of crime. If you have problems with door-to-door knockers, suspicious cars etc please phone me... we were busy last year with cars parked about! I would also encourage people to be a good neighbour and report anyone spotted acting suspiciously. FESTIVALS Police are advising those people who are heading to festivals to keep a close eye on their valuables. Thefts occur from tents, from people watching acts, even items stolen while occupants sleep inside their tents. In bid to try to prevent thefts, police are advising you to think about the valuables and cash you are planning to take with you. Report any incidents or suspicious behaviour to the police and the nearest campsite security officer. I hope you all enjoy the Festival season. DRUG CHARGES Folllowing a police raid on 19 premises in Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex, eight men have been sentenced after admitting offences following the seizure of cannabis worth around 8 million. The men s ages ranged from 24 to 41 years. The arrests came as a result of Operation Chalk. As a result, they will be enjoying HM's Pleasure! National Drugs Helpline 0800 776600 any info to do with drugs. PRIVACY CONTROLS ON FACEBOOK It is seven years since a boy of 17 was knifed and killed at his birthday party in Colchester when attempting to defuse a fight. 200 people turned up at his parents home after word spread about the party. Some of the thugs who gatecrashed the party were wielding knives and used threatening behaviour when they were told to leave. The boy s mother has said judges sentencing powers need to be toughened to stop the knife crime engulfing Britain s streets. I am all for that! 10
This is a stark warning to children and adults, be careful what you share on Facebook and Twitter. All private matters should be kept to yourselves and make sure you make use of privacy settings. A Facebook spokesman said: We encourage our users to make sure that they review the audiences they post to by using the Privacy Controls on every page of the site. BURGLARY - PEASENHALL Between 9.30-3.50 on 3rd May, a property in Bruisyard Road, Peasenhall was entered by smashing a bathroom window with a garden sundial. The property was searched and jewellery and two sets of spare car keys were stolen (be careful where you put your spare keys). ACCESS TO THE COUNTRYSIDE We are very lucky in our county of Suffolk to have some valuable and beautiful conservation and protected areas. You have the chance to play your part by being considerate when using rights of way. Remember, open access only applies to mountain, moor, heath and down, but it is very important that access restrictions are observed everywhere. There is often a misunderstanding about the grass strips around the edge of arable fields. These are specifically for conservation and environmental purposes. Tempting as it may be to walk on them, these areas are not open to public access and must be left undisturbed for nature. Walkers need to stay on the designated path and keep their dogs under close control. Paths are often crossing a farmer s workplace and where crops and livestock are reared for food. Remember to clean up the dog mess, not leave it!! DOG MESS - Churchyard When the BCC held their Easter Egg Hunt in the Churchyard on Easter Monday they found dog mess (small dog) on the edge of the footpath. This is absolutely appalling, what is the matter with these sort of people? This is not fair to the church and to others walking the footpath; especially the children. Thank goodness it was seen and cleaned up before the game started! Please could you keep your eyes open... phone SCDC 01394 444000 or phone me. This behaviour must stop! Sonja Russell Head Coordinator 11
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FROM YOUR NEIGHBOURING VILLAGE - AN INVITATION FROM DENNINGTON - As you may be aware, Dennington Sports Club have for several years been endeavouring to replace the old tennis court on the village sports field. This was not a full size court and had fallen into such disrepair it was no longer suitable to play tennis on. The present Committee are delighted to announce that with generous financial support from within the local community, they have been able to proceed with replacement this month. The old court has already been removed and a new court is now being constructed. The reformed Tennis Club look forward to attracting members from surrounding villages, as well as residents of Dennington. Dennington Sports Club also welcomes everyone from surrounding Villages to join various sections of The Sport Club. In particular, may I mention The Friday Night Club, which has started for the Summer season. Why not come along, Friday at 7.00pm? It s a good chance for children to take part in sports or games on the meadow or just let off steam. Children under 13 must have an adult present, who is responsible for their welfare. The Village Hall opens the bar - a good chance to meet, socialise, relax and start the weekend! Doris Dearing on behalf of Dennington Sports Club (former Badingham resident with a great affection for both Badingham and Dennington) 13
Enterprise Badingham held its second AGM in March. A new treasurer, Sue Reader, took over from David Price (whom recently left the village). The secretary and chairman were re-elected and accepted to stay in post. Committee member numbers increased to nine as well as several non-members whom wish to be active and involved on the projects. This was very encouraging. Enterprise Badingham 2012 saw the completion of the Community Gardens, the setting up of Badingham Bee Group and Tuesday Teas which all now stand alone as village groups, they have their own entries on the Badingham website. Enterprise Badingham aims to continue to initiate and support ideas until they become self operating and functional. The Tuesday Teas held at the village hall every Tuesday afternoon had initial funding from Suffolk ACRE s local food and training budget. This now stands alone financially. We have an average of 12 villagers attending each week but this number is growing. This week, for example, 22 people came along. It has been proposed that we have a monthly lunch club as well and this is now being organised. We hope this will be well supported and an increasing numbers of villagers become involved in this venture. The Community Gardens did have a waiting list but we were able to add an additional two beds and extend one to accommodate the demand. We have capacity for a further two beds if required. We have also established two cut flower borders which are for the villagers and church to use. The perennial plants having been offered from Howard's Nurseries as a donation to our project. The building of the gardens and the gardening of the gardens have, I feel, brought villagers together and I hope created an added benefit to the village. We thank the Parish Council and the Church for their support and contributions on this project. Enterprise Badingham 2013 hopes to build on the Oil Syndicate, we now have 20+ villagers buying together, reducing their fuel costs and a small donation is made to the village each year from the oil company. This year s donation is going towards the setting up of Badingham s 14
Scattered Orchard. We are now talking to the electricity, gas and water companies to negotiate similar syndicates with village rewards. We have planned to hold a joint Fete and Community Market with the BCC in June and hope to have a joint autumn event as well. Conservation Areas have also been established and hand managed in conjunction with the highways maintenance, I believe these will be signed and have plants of interest like bee orchids. We hope to look into a scheme called Transition Street, whereby we get the opportunity to learn and engage in projects that make our village more resilient, this could include any energy saving means and sharing schemes. Cransford are looking to do likewise and hopefully we can learn from them. We hope to establish a Village Orchard using trees belonging to villagers whom are prepared to share their trees. This will be called Badingham Scattered Orchard and later in the year we will do a survey and enlist trees that have been offered to form this orchard. Our meetings are split in to main meetings of which we have 5 a year and as many as needed sub committee meetings which help organise and implement the various projects I have just mentioned. I would like to say all that has been achieved and all that will be achieved is purely down to villagers requests, enthusiasm and effort. Enterprise Badingham is purely a platform to initiate ideas and requests and seek funding if required. Thank you all, Tanya Next committee meeting: 10th June, 8 pm at 3 Blacksmith s Pightle 15
at The Rectory, Orchard Rise by kind permission of the Rector Sunday 14th July 2013 3-6pm Pimms and other drinks, strawberries and cream and other delicious treats Admission: Adults 8 Children 2 RAFFLE Tickets from Ann Foster 638288/ Tanya Newton 638894 Village Hall if wet FARM FOOTPATH It has been reported to us, the landowners of Colston Farm, that dogs (including a black Labrador and cocker spaniel) have been seen chasing pheasants across our fields. Please could all owners keep their dogs on a fixed lead while walking the footpath between Brick Kiln Farm and Rectory Road. This is an important breeding period for our wildlife, especially for ground nesting birds - which we are lucky to have plenty of. It is strictly against the law to let your dogs roam on private land. Thank you Colston Farm Badingham 16
BADINGHAM ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY MARKET TOGETHER WITH BADINGHAM COMMUNITY COUNCIL VILLAGE FETE 22 ND JUNE 2013 13.00 16.00 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCHYARD DO YOU MAKE CARDS OR JEWELLERY, JAMS OR CHUTNEYS? DO YOU MAKE CLOTHING, HOMEWARES OR PROVIDE A USEFUL SERVICE? DO YOU WANT AN OUTLET FOR YOUR HOMEMADE PRODUCE? THEN WHY NOT HAVE A STALL AT OUR NEXT MARKET! AVAILABLE SLOTS ARE FILLING FAST SO CALL SUE ON 01728 638181 OR MIK ON 01728 638747 ONLY 5 PER STALL Badingham Playschool are celebrating their 40 th anniversary on the 29 th of September. We will be applying to have the road closed from the Village Hall side of Blacksmith s Pightle to just passed the Village Hall for about 4 hours, 10am till 3pm. Should you have any objections or comments please put it in writing as soon as possible as we need to submit objections with the application. Send objections in writing to Lynn Foster Badingham Playschool, Badingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 8JS or lynnfoster623@btinternet.com We will leaflet those houses we believe will be most affected. 17
WARTIME IN INDIA This is a follow up of the Editor s request for wartime memories. Mine are from the tiny state of South India, high up in the Western Ghats! Coorg (Kodgau) formerly of Mysore State is now Kanataka State. My memories as a child are of the Solder Boys as Kris and I called them. We were never told about the war, as far as I can remember, but my mother was a member of the Red Cross. Like the rest of the ladies, she would be busy knitting socks, scarves, jumpers and making bandages from old white sheets. We never even thought to ask why. Solder Boys (soldiers) were both English and Indian. We girls got to know them like other children we played with. They used to camp on the Gymkhana ground (playing field) and at the Bamboo Club and in their spare time would play tennis, bar billiards, darts and card games. They gave all our families wonderful entertainment - singing and pantomimes. When WWII broke out, many of my father s young managers (from coffee and tea estates) were called up for war services. My father was forced to manage on his own a widely dispersed groups of estates, across 125 miles of Coorg, as well as the Hunsure Drying Works. For generations Coorg has been known for producing great and good soldiers. The theory is that they are all descendants of the soldiers of Alexander the Great who invaded India in 327BC. When his soldiers refused to continue fighting, many of them settled in India, migrating south to Coorg on the west coast. With this long standing warrior tradition, the Kodavas (people of Coorg) have served in the armed forces in unusually high numbers and consider it an honour for at least one member of each family to enlist in the army or airforce. When they retire from the airforce, some become pilots for India's airlines. Field Marshall K M Cariappa, first commander of Indian Armed Forces, was also from Coorg. Another General, K S Thimayya, was Chief of Army Staff and served as a commander of the United Nations peace-keeping force in Cyprus. Both men were good friends of my parents. Thought this would interest you. Sonja Russell 18
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 01728 638804 / 638776 m.cole9@btconnect.com On committee matters contact Lynn Foster T: 01728 663556 lynnfoster623@btinternet.com BADINGHAM STAY & PLAY Free parent and toddler group At Badingham village hall Tuesdays 10 till 11.30am term times FRAM ART SOCIETY 31ST ANNUAL EXHIBITION AND SALE IN ST. MICHAEL S ROOMS, FRAMLINGHAM FRIDAY 26th July SATURDAY 27th July SUNDAY 28th July 10am - 7pm 10am - 5pm 12noon - 5pm ENTRANCE FREE - REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE Look forward to seeing you there! 19
I promised you a ghost story! This is an extract from an East Anglian Daily Times article published on Wednesday, 24th April 1929. Thank you to my cousin Mary Mann for finding it for me ( we re not that formal in our family, we just have an awful lot of Marys! ). The article was no doubt saved because the Mann family lived at Badingham Hall, which is mentioned towards the end of this piece. SUFFOLK PARISHES: THEIR HISTORY AND ROMANCE BADINGHAM So far as the manors of Badingham are concerned, at the time the Domesday Survey was taken two existed here, these being known as Badingham and Colston Halls, and the former was in possession of the mother of famous Norman, Robert Malet. From these manors sprang two others, Burstonhaugh and Okenhall, but the estates of Robert Malet suffered the same fate of many others at the same period of our history. For when Robert, Duke of Normandy returned from Palestine it was not long before he asserted his right to the crown of England, to which, according to all accounts, he was far more entitled than his younger brother the first Henry who had seized the throne in his absence. It was because of this that Robert Malet was deprived of his numerous estates over two hundred in Suffolk alone for when Duke Robert hurled down the gauntlet and waged war upon Henry for his kingdom, our Robert Malet threw himself heart and soul, with all the horses and men at his command, on the side of the King's rival. The result is a matter of history: Robert of Normandy was overthrown and taken prisoner, and, as some aver, deprived of his sight by his victorious younger brother, his supporters suffering many pains and penalties in accordance with the rough and merciless treatment of the period, and, as already noticed, Robert Malet sustained the deepest degradation and financial loss. After this unfortunate episode, the manors of Badingham came into the hands of Stephen, Count of Blois, and Henry the First's successor as King of England, later passing to William Boville, of Letheringham. About the middle of the fourteenth century the family of Derehaugh, or Verehaugh, were in residence at Colston Hall, and also owned the Manors of Badingham and Burstonhaugh. Later, the Carbonels, who are mentioned in connection with the church, became Lords of Badingham Manor, which, about 1434 passed to the famous Suffolk family of Rous who remained in possession for some three centuries and who produced, amongst many outstanding figures, Lawrence Rous, supporter of King Charles the First, and Chaplain to the Militia in the reigns of his two sons. The other estate of Okenhall which, in early times belonged to a Robert Mandeville, and was later owned by that historical personality, Sir John Falstaff, also came to one of this line, this occurring in 1532 although it afterwards went to the race of Cornwallis, and eventually to the Cottons, one of whom, as is proved by the monument in the chapel of St John s, married Catherine Rous. Unfortunately, however, Badingham Hall, the home of many great and noble figures, is practically no 20
more. Gone is the glory of a past associated with splendid names and striking figures; gone, also, much of its ancient story. Today, but a few crumbling walls are there to remind the spectator of its early existence, their very survival a strange commentary upon the ideals of puny man. True enough, the moat remains much the same as when the building, encompassed and protected, towered above it but even this seems to lend an atmosphere of sadness to the scene, hinting as it does to the tale of things long dead and forgotten. However, a Badingham Hall is still there, for a farmhouse bares the name, and this is assuredly a far from unworthy successor to the older building, whatever its history and whatever its appearance. Also, near this particular residence is a ruined cottage with an interest above the ordinary through being responsible for one of those strange stories which are often told in bated breath throughout the countryside, though none can swear to their truth and their origin is wropt in mystery. For even today there is a weird rumour at Badingham, which some will solemnly swear to be the truth, a queer tale it is a true and an eerie one. In fact, tis said that one of the rooms in this cottage is haunted by the ghost of an old lady, and on occasion during the year she sits in her chair reading a Bible, as she did most probably in her lifetime on earth, how many years ago? But such a manifestation if one exists, which many will be chary of believing is certainly harmless and in keeping with the quiet and repose of the countryside, for, although the romantic will naturally associate the shade of a knight in armour with the story of a moated hall, rather than the spectre of a pious old lady, the latter is certainly less disturbing! True or not, however, this village of Badingham, with is Congregational and Primitive Methodist Chapels, its church and its inn, its Post Office and farms and cottages, is far more interested in the things of today than the past, and, although some may hearken to the tale out of idle curiosity, the majority prefer to go their way and attend their business without paying much attention to matter of such relative unimportance which, after all, when everything is said and done, is probably the wisest course, and certainly the most profitable. YEOMAN I hadn t seen a photo of Badingham Hall before. The photo from the newspaper clipping hasn t copied very well but it looks something like this - a typical Suffolk long house. The haunted cottage used to stand by the triangle in the road, at the bottom of Pound Green Road, if you turn off by the Garage. 21
Biomass Heating at Pollards With the winter heating season behind us, I thought that some might be interested to read how our biomass heating system has performed. We started looking for a new boiler about two years ago and, after visiting the Ecobuild exhibition in London, selected a wood pellet boiler made by an Austrian company called Windhager. Our main reasons for the choice were that pellets offer the most easily controlled form of heating and this model offered us the choice of a manual feed fuel hopper or a fully automated bulk storage system. Additionally, it also had a horizontal flue outlet, which we thought might allow us to install it in place of our existing oil boiler. We eventually had the boiler installed in the old garage alongside the house, which meant a new, free standing flue and a trench to get the heat back into the house. This all added to the cost, which I reckon came in at around three times that of a simple oil boiler replacement. However, we did manage to get an interest free loan for about a third of this through the EU-funded ANSWER project, together with a RHPP grant from the Energy Saving Trust. Having the boiler outside does mean there is very little noise in the house and any dust from the fuel is not brought in. During the winter, we have burned just over six tonnes of pellets. Each tonne gives 4.8 MWh of heat, which is equivalent to 480 litres of oil. As we used to use about 3000 litres of oil, the amount of energy we have used is pretty similar. This was a bit of a surprise, because I thought that with the new boiler being much more efficient, we would burn less. However, the house has been much more comfortable and we have not had to have supplementary heating in the dining room. The days of less than half a degree between the temperature in the kitchen and the fridge are also behind us. We have probably been wasting some heat in the bathroom, as the radiators have been dissipating too much heat, but I have not wanted to turn them down without careful measurement because they need to be able to sink enough heat to stop the boiler over-heating when there is no demand from the rest of the system. In addition, the time switch has to come on half an hour earlier than an oil boiler to allow everything to heat up to operating temperature; when it turns off the boiler goes into a burn-out mode and all the heat left in there is effectively lost. The model we have has a fully automated cleaning system, which means that you only have to open it up a couple of times during the season to clean out any residue in the burner and empty the ash pan. Amazingly, the six tonnes of pellets we have burned have resulted in much less than 20 Kg of ash; about a third of the ash pan each time. Although we have not saved as much money as I thought we might, with oil prices reaching 65p per litre during the period, we have probably saved about 500. The best thing is being free from the clutches and whims of the oil suppliers. At the moment, pellet 22
prices are fairly stable, and with about 20 million tonnes of waste wood being produced in this country each year, there seems to be plenty of potential supply. Next year the Government is planning to introduce a Renewable Heat Incentive, which will pay an amount for each KWh of heat you are deemed to need to heat your house to a reasonable level. It remains to be seen what the level of payment will be and, indeed, what the deemed level of heating will be. If anybody is interested in going down a similar route, they would be most welcome to have a look at our set-up; give us a call, we re in the phone book. Paul Collins Badingham Bees This club was set up last year with the aid of money from a local grant obtained via Enterprise Badingham for the purchase of a bee hive and some equipment. We initially set up in the pub garden and the bees thrived happily last summer. The aim is to encourage bee keeping and general interest in bees, as well as the products of the hive. Aim is also to have Badingham honey sales at our fete. Sales would then enable us to increase our hives for the village. Due to the pub closing the bees are now being kept on private land but still enjoy the flowers of Badingham. We have 10 villagers now in our group and amongst us we have attended bee events in Suffolk and are greatly guided by Leiston Beekeepers Association. Over the winter we had two training sessions; one to learn how to extract wax and make candles and the second on general bee husbandry. This year we hope to increase our knowledge further and to practice what we have learnt on our own bees. This group is open to everyone and at any level, for example some of our group are mainly interested in candle making and others wish to learn and practice the art of Bee Keeping, we hope both can be achieved. Details of contacts and events are posted on the Badingham website. Our activities with the Bees are very weather dependent so we have an e-mailing system to inform villagers of activities, any villager can be added to this e-mailing list to be kept informed. Please do contact us via Colin Upton, Tanya Newton or Annie Clark. 23
Badingham Searchlight Thanks again to Nina and Alf for sharing their wartime stories in the last issue - I hope that I can recollect and write so clearly in my 90s! I have gathered a few more details about Badingham s anti-aircraft searchlight that played its part in protecting the country from night-time bombing raids during WWII. If you can tell me more, please get in touch. The searchlight was originally sited at Wood Farm, Dennington but was relocated close to Hill Farm, Badingham. There were four huts where the soldiers lived and worked, close to Rooks Bridge (the Framlingham junction on the A1120). My cousin Mary recalls there being eight men billeted there, including the cook. He was particularly welcome as he made doughnuts and catered for a Christmas party for the local children. A rope swing across the river also provided a lot of fun. The soldiers helped out on farms during their off-duty. Mary s mother Eva hatched off chickens which the men raised at the site and then took home for their families. There s also a story about how there was only one bicycle left at the railway station so someone would race ahead to announce their return while the others walked back to Badingham. I wonder how they decided who would take the bike? Fiona Patrick s Therapies Bringing massage therapies to the rural communities. www.fp-therapies.co.uk I am a professional and qualified Holistic Therapist working from my home in Brundish. My job is great, getting to meet lots of different people and helping them with aches, pains, back/shoulder/neck problems or just purely for relaxation. Muscle tension can be helped by using massage techniques. Massage is beneficial for the mind, body & soul. It can help relieve tension, stress, tired muscles and improve circulation, sleep and general well-being. My treatment room is warm, cosy, scented with essential oils and has soothing music playing in the background. I am also qualified in: z Reflexology Balances and treat the whole body z Body Wraps and Scrubs Revitalising scrubs and soothing wraps z Hot Stone Therapy Warm and deeply relaxing z Indian Head Massage The perfect antidote for stress For more information or to book an appointment, please give me a call, I am only in Brundish: 01379 388458, e-mail - Fiona@fp-therapies.co.uk or visit my website. 24
Class Two and Three of Dennington CEVCP School have been looking at recycling and will be taking a trip to Gt Blakenham recycling centre later this term. This has inspired one of the pupils to write a poem about pollution Green pastures and rivers flow In cold winters are covered with snow But very soon that did change Because of our selfish and careless ways. For so many years we ve had inventions Very clever but selfish creations From light bulbs, telephones and electric wires To sweets and boxes with pictures and their silly antenna spires. So many creations throughout history So we decided to build factories Spraying bad fumes all over the air But everyone just kept going for they didn t care. A while ago someone invented a car But back then it didn t get very far So we took his creations and made it better So it could speed through any weather. After a long while there were too many to count It s something I think we can all live without Especially the fumes, how much petrol have you bought? Why use a car when there s other transport. So as people walked past a bush or the sea They drop something in it, it s hard to believe So our world will be trash and then you ll be sorry Then there would be nothing you could do so you had to invent a stupid lorry. So to reader this is what I suggest to you Don t wait till the world ends and say you knew Pick up litter put it in the bin Because ending the world is a terrible sin. 25
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DO YOU ENJOY BOOKS & READING? Badingham Book Club meet every third Monday at each others houses at 3pm Call Edward or Caroline on 638981 if you would like to come along Parent and Toddlers Group Every Thursday at Dennington Primary School 9:15-11:00 Cost 1.50 (includes Refreshments) Come and join the fun! 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 0845 604 1802 between 08:15 and 16:00 (Monday to Friday) up to 7 days in advance to book your journey. 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 BADINGHAM GRAZING LAND TO LET 3.5acres - Old Rectory Rd - no mains water or shelter - Price by negotiation payable monthly in advance No minimum term required Contact: Claire Schuler ClaireSchuler59@gmail.com T: 01379 783133 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 638352 Ole Jenson 638345 27
CARL BUCKINGHAM GENERAL BUILDER / PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ANY JOB BIG OR SMALL GIVE ME A CALL 28 years experience Tel: 01728 638667 Mob: 07773 008720 Email: loucarl@tiscali.co.uk Fiona Patrick s Therapies 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 www.fp-therapies.co.uk Cosy & Comfortable Treatment Room - Fully Qualified & Insured Take some time out and look after yourself Contact: 01379 388458 (Brundish) or Fiona@fp-therapies.co.uk 28
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 01728 747956 or 07825 006090 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 01728 638322 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 WAX! NO MESS! Or, You may purchase the product for your own use Free demonstration - try before you buy! Avalon Auto Care 01728 638244 29
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 www.fbiltd.co.uk Email : chris@fbiltd.co.uk Tel : 01728 638110 VICTORIA HAYDEN Body Control Pilates Teacher 01728 648171 or 07713 277176 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 Advertising Rate Card Full page advert: 25.00 Half page advert: 15.00 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 DG Carpentry & Joinery Daniel Grimwood Contact: Tel: 07913 291732 or email dgcarpentryjoinery@hotmail.co.uk Janet Barwell Piano Lessons in Badingham Experienced teacher has a few vacancies Beginners to Diploma level All ages welcome Call 01728 638089 30
Kindlewood Firewood & Kindling Suppliers Phil 01728 621306 07786 734706 Lee 07877 448736 Email: info@kindlewood.biz www.kindlewood.biz 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 01728-638238 31
Gavin Read GENERAL BUILDER / PAINTER & DECORATOR Honest & Reliable Call or email me for a quote Tel: 01728 638949 Mob: 07917 564842 gav_read@hotmail.co.uk LESTER MAYES Carpet and upholstery cleaning Friendly, local service Carpet and Fabric Protectors applied Moth Treatments Available 01728 660186 Mobile: 07867 681571 Weed Control & Garden Maintenance Robert Harvey Call 01728 638643 07906 656610 07516 413635 PRIVATE CARER Available for occasional or regular care of the elderly /disabled Local Trained to NVQ2 Contact 07879 862991 Robert Cole Plumbing & Heating Plumbing & Heating Installation Oil Boiler Servicing Woodburner Services & Installations Emergency Call Out Bathroom Refurbishment Free Estimates 01379 741485 rcoleplumbingservices@gmail.com 32
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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 34
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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 01728 723627 DENTIST Framlingham Dental Surgery 01728 723651 VET - Castle Vet Group Pepperwash Lane, Framlingham 01728 723480 VET- ESV New Road, Framlingham 01728 685185 Neighbourhood Watch Sonja Russell 01728 638268 Play School Michele Cole 01728 638776 Primary School Dennington 01728 638206 High School Thomas Mills, Framlingham 01728 723493 Church Revd Jonathon Olanczuk 01728 638823 Library Bridge Street, Framlingham 01728 723735 White Horse Pub 01728 638280 Groceries Emmetts, Peasenhall 01728 660250 Window Cleaner Ed Parker 01728 660264 Milk Dairy Crest 01493 660400 Newspapers Patricks of Framlingham 01728 724414 DIY Materials Framlingham DIY 01728 723505 Hair Dressing Service Mandy 01728 638314 Taxi Service Country Cars 01728 724377 Parish Council Sue Piggott 01728 746622 Parish Recorder Victor Warne 01728 638357 Community Council Pauline Skevington 01728 602542 Maypole Pauline Skevington 01728 602542 Womens Institute Margot Wolstenholme 01728 638770 Badingham Echo Tish King 01728 638259 Country Cars Your Local Friendly Service Call us now for Shopping - Stations Airports Lakeside - Ipswich 01728-724377 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 01728 638375 36