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Volunteers for Aldeburgh Museum
May has seen elections, (Congratulations to all
councillors, existing and new!) and various events
marking the World Wars and the sacrifices made the 100th anniversary of the death of Colonel C H M
Doughty-Wylie – a Suffolk gentleman posthumously
awarded the VC for valour and bravery, the 77
young USAAF pilots based at Leiston airfield who
lost their lives and of course the 70th anniversary of
VE Day. It’s also good to see the children of Leiston
Primary School marking this historic date.
Have you some spare time? Are you interested in
local history and our heritage? Would you like to
support this Suffolk Museum and play a vital role
in a friendly progressive organisation looking to
develop further exciting ventures?
We couldn’t resist featuring Leiston’s very own
Berryfield alpacas on our cover this month! Please
ask your children or grandchildren to enter our
competition to name
their newest arrival. See
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Whatever your plans for
June I wish you a sunny
one and do let me know
if you are planning any
events.
The Aldeburgh Museum Collections Trust is
a charity whose purpose is to preserve, within
the Moot Hall, the history and heritage of the
local area. Our operations are dependent upon
enthusiastic volunteers to help us re-design displays
to 21 Century standards and to bring Aldeburgh’s
heritage to the attention of a much wider section of
the public.
The governing body is particularly seeking
applications from suitably experienced people with
an interest in:
• Education and participation
But volunteers in all areas of Museum activity are
welcome.
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btinternet.com. An informal meeting will then be
arranged to meet with us and to learn about the
Museum.
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LEISTON SCOUT GROUP
Beavers 6-8 yrs. Cubs 8-10yrs. Scouts 10.5-14 yrs
Last month I reported that we had a camp on a very cold weekend in March. This month to show what a hardy band of Beavers/Cubs/Scouts/
Leaders we are, 11 members of the group took part in the annual Heritage Coast walk organised by the Saxmundham Rotary club, it was on Sunday
the 3rd of May and it was a very wet miserable morning. It poured with rain the whole time but everyone completed the walk in good spirits and
we have raised just over £600 in sponsorship, 25% goes to the Rotary club with the balance going in to our funds. We also collect empty drink cans
for recycling and the last delivery to the recyclers netted us another £72.00.We must thank the many people that leave cans at the Scout as we never
get to see them to thank them but every week bags appear, please continue as every little helps.(Last year we made over £350 from the cans). Once
again I would like to appeal for anyone who would be interested in becoming a helper/leader in any of the group sections, anyone over 18 years of
age can apply, there is minimal training to get started and as I was told 27 years ago it is just 2 hours a week!!!
Thanks, Steve Burch GSL 01728 832479 leistonscouts@aol.com
FROM YOUR LOCAL COUNCILLOR….
Cllr Tony Cooper
May I please give my sincere thanks to all the residents of Leiston-cum-Sizewell
and the Residents of the Leiston ward for voting for me at the Elections on May
7th . I was most fortunate to be re-elected for both the Town and District again.
Leiston cum Sizewell Town Council held their AGM on Wednesday 20th May
and I must congratulate Councillor David Bailey being elected Chairman
for 2015/16 and Councillor Mrs Lesley Hill was elected Vice Chairman. How
refreshing to see the new councillors settling in and look forward to their next
4 years as our Town Councillors.
I must congratulate all those who were re-elected and to the new councillors;
Cllrs Lesley Hill, Phil Harle, Helen Jackson, Selena Levermore, David Morsley,
Chris Nichols and Mike Taylor for the Town Council and Cllr Ian Pratt for
the District Council. My commiserations must also go to all those who put
themselves forward but were not elected. I applaud the time and effort given
in putting yourselves forward. This is what will keep Leiston a great place to live.
There is not much to report as yet from the District Council other than that
the arrangements for positions on the various committees within council are
at present being looked at. I am sure I will have more to report on in the next
issue.
The AGM meeting of SCDC was on Thursday 28th May and I will report next
month on what the set up is.
It has been agreed that this year the District Councillors will have £5,500 to
allocate to community projects, I look forward to hearing from groups wishing
to be considered for grant aid.
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Cllr Tony Cooper , Councillor Leiston cum Sizewell Town Council
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FROM YOUR COUNTY COUNCILLOR…
THIS MONTH : The County’s Budget and your Council Tax bill
.
I was first elected as your County Councillor in 2010. That year the County’s
part of your Council Tax bill was frozen. I am proud to report that every year
since then we have kept what we ask you to pay at the 2010 level, thereby
saving an average household around £200. We intend to freeze the level of
Council Tax again in 2016 and 2017 because we believe we should not add
to the financial demands on you and your household while the budgets of
many families remains under pressure. This is not an easy task to deliver. The
County’s budget for 2015/16 will see the huge sum of £499 million spent on
services to the people of Suffolk. This is very slightly less than last year and
includes, after inflation and cost-pressures increases, savings of over £38
million. These changes are due to the fact that the Government gives all
parts of local government less each year as part of their efforts to balance the
national budget.
We have been able to operate by cutting back-office services whilst maintaining
the level of services to those most vulnerable and in need of our support. This
becomes more difficult each successive year. Planning to achieve future savings
has led the County to set up a series of Transformation Programmes covering all
areas in which we operate. The aim is to identify how we can deliver services in
future differently, but more efficiently and more effectively.
We spend large sums of money each year safeguarding vulnerable children
and caring for the frail elderly and these services remain priorities, but we also
have to fund the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, continue to fix road defects,
encourage economic developments and, very important for Leiston, ensure we
get the best possible deal from EDF Energy if and when Sizewell C is built. All
of this is being funded and will continue to be funded, but in future perhaps in
ways different from now.
Suffolk County Council’s staff always try hard and most of what they deliver is
done to a high standard. As your local Councillor, it is my job to step in if and
when I become aware that this is not the case. We have to aim to do more with
less. This can be difficult to achieve, but it is possible. Sometimes enhanced
services are achieved, as with the Leiston Children’s Centre I highlighted in my
column earlier this year. I will always fight for Leiston to make sure it gets its fair
share of the available funding, because our community needs the County’s help
and support to make it even better.
Leiston is a fine town with a great sense of community, and I will always
do my best for those who live, work and run businesses here. Finally, may I
congratulate both Tony Cooper and Ian Pratt who were elected as your District
Councillors for the next four year period. I will work closely with them both.
NEXT MONTH :The County Council has a new Leader in Councillor Colin Noble
and a new team in place around him. I will write in more detail about who does
what and outline the County Council’s priorities for 2015, 2016 and 2017.
MY CONTACT DETAILS :
County Councillor Richard Smith,
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News from Victory Road
The sections at the LTAA continue to be successful – this month the Veterans’ football side have won their league. Why not make a date to watch them
next season? It will certainly be entertaining. The first team ended the season 9th in the Ryman’s Premier Division and on Friday 15th May the football
club held its presentation evening. There was a great turn out from all the teams as well as supporters, committee and parents of our younger players. It
was great to see you all there. Work has already started preparing for next season. The pitch is receiving more tender loving care from James Mayhew,
new teams are being organised and kit is being ordered. There is always plenty to do and the football club would always welcome any one willing to help
especially on match days. In particular they are looking for match day stewards and a club photographer. Anyone interested in playing, check Leiston FC
website for more details or contact Peter Douglass on 07815484620.
The clubhouse is undergoing some changes after our successful Have Your Say forum in March. We now have a very comfy and welcoming lounge area
in the games room – somewhere to sit and relax whilst enjoying a drink with friends and family.
Leiston Town Bowls.
The season has begun and as we have all come to expect, the weather becomes unfavourable for bowls, not so much rain but COLD. The first matches
of the new season have been dominated by players constant moaning about the cold, difficulty in holding their woods and standing and shaking. But that
will surely change over next few weeks, warmth, sunshine and the quality of bowls will follow. The season has started slowly in the Woodbridge League
only 3 points from a possible 21, but in the Saxmundham & Bob Wright leagues things are much better. In both these leagues we have won 2 and lost 1,
points scored – Saxmundham League 13 from 21, Bob Wright 12 from 21 so all looking promising.
On Friday May 15th we entertained Laxfield in Suffolk Senior Cup. Sadly the cold weather had more adverse affect on the home side than the visitors and
Leiston Town were knocked out by 111 shots to 47.
The town has been rife with rumour over the last few months around the possible demise of our local rivals (friendly may I add), the Leiston Con / Garrett
club. The latest news I have is that the Con Club itself closed for business on May 31st, the Garrett Bowls club has an extension to continue use of the
green until June 26th. It is hoped that they will be able to complete their fixtures for the 2015 season playing their home fixtures at the Leiston Town
green. As previously said by me in this column the loss of the Leiston Con / Garrett Club will not be a reason for celebration for the Town Club, we enjoy
our friendly rivalry. The loss of any club results in a loss of a valued member of any leagues they were in, these leagues become less competitive and it
is sad for bowls. What the future holds for Leiston Garrett long term is still unknown, suggestions of amalgamation between the two Leiston Clubs, two
clubs becoming one, members joining the LTAA Bowls, all these ideas have merits and time will tell as to the outcome. In the short term we offer our
support to Leiston Garrett ( and Firebowler) for completion of season 2015. We are still looking to welcome the Alde Valley Academy students to the club,
as in previous years, but any plans still need to be confirmed. But we are hopeful this worthwhile introduction to bowls for the younger generation will still
happen.
Ditcher.
Sunday 21st June – Fathers Day BBQ from 12noon. Tickets £4.50 per head. Speak to the club steward or call on 01728 830308 to book your tickets. Go
on, give Dad a treat!
Little Avocets Nursery
We are very pleased to announce that from September we are able to offer Pre-school places from 8:00 – 4:30 every day during term time. Children can
start in our Nursery from the beginning of the term after they are three and can attend anything from 15 hours a week to full time. Child care vouchers
will be accepted. The day will be broken into sessions including a breakfast club, the morning teaching session, lunch club, afternoon teaching session
and an after school club. Both teaching sessions will be led by a fully qualified teacher.
Breakfast will be provided in the nursery and a hot lunch is also available.There will be charges for the provision and parents can decide to choose
whether their child attends for all or part of the day and which days they would like (subject to availability.) Full details of our new extended pre-school
including full day and session prices can be obtained from the school office from Monday 15th June. Spaces are limited and visits to the Nursery, which
currently only operates in the mornings, are very welcome
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COMPETITION TIME!!!
NAME THE BABY ALPACA ON THE FRONT COVER... THE NAME MUST START WITH THE LETTER D
I recently had the pleasure of meeting the Berryfield Alpacas
which I found to be friendly, gentle creatures with amazingly thick
coats. Bronson in particular loves some attention!
Sally and David Berry originally bought four alpacas as company
for their horse - three and a half years down the line they have
18 of them! Their plan is to improve the quality of the fleece by
breeding with the top genetics in the country. The fact they are
now regularly winning awards shows they are on the right track,
and making great choices.
The alpacas will be on show at Snape Village Fete, Otley Village
Fete and Aldeburgh Fun Day this year. There will also be a stall full
of lovely alpaca products for you to purchase. If you have any
events you would like to see these lovely creatures at do get in
touch - sallyberry2011@hotmail.co.uk
Some (sometimes amusing) facts about alpacas:
The gestation period is 11 ½ months and a baby is called a cria.
Ten days after mating the male approaches the female again. If
she spits at him, she is expecting, and his services are no longer
required! This is known as a spit-off! They give birth between 8am
and 2pm, as in their native Peru this was the safest time, daylightwise and free from predators.
One alpaca produces 2-3 kilos of fleece, it is finer but warmer
and more hard-wearing than sheep wool, is hypo allergenic
and naturally fire retardant. These natural qualities are making it
more and more popular with fashion
designers as well as being used for
duvets, pillows, socks and other
clothing.
Shearers come from New Zealand
each year and spend six months or
so travelling the UK.
Each year new-borns take a name
beginning with a different letter and what I failed to mention earlier
is that my main reason for visiting was to see the latest Berryfield
arrival, who was 2 days old and absolutely adorable! (He features
on our cover)
We would like to invite you to name this little fellow!
This year’s letter is D so it must be a male name beginning with D.
The name will be pre-fixed with BerryfieldThe winning entry will win some alpaca goodies, an hour’s bowl for
six people at Kingpin and will also get to meet the new arrival as
well as naming him!
Please send entries to Leiston Press, Unit 1B, Masterlord Industrial
Estate, Leiston IP16 4JD or email louisegissing@boostsuffolk.com. by
15th June. This is open to anyone under the age of 16. I will forward
all entries to Sally and David anonymously and they will pick our
winner!
I name the baby Alpaca:
My Name:
My Address:
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LEISTON MEMORIAL AIRFIELD SERVICE
Despite a short shower up to 400 people and invited dignitaries attended the
18th annual Thanksgiving and Remembrance Service held by FOLA at the
Cakes and Ale Holiday Park on the 24th May. Honouring the 77 young Pilots
from the 358th and the 357th Fighter Group USAAF, the latter known as the
Yoxford Boys, all of whom made the ultimate sacrifice flying from Station
373 Leiston Airfield. A P51 Mustang flown by Maurice Hammond did a
moving flying display as a salute to the fallen. Also taking part in the Ariel
spectacular was the Yak 52 piloted by Justin Needham along with for the first
time this year a Cessna Birdog spotter plane flown by David Evans. The days
celebrations began with the annual softball match between the ‘Yoxford Boys
Mustangs’ and the ‘Horham Wallopers’, who along with their vintage military
vehicles entertained the assembled folk. The Service and prayers were again
led by the Reverend Christine Brooks whilst the VIP guests were invited to
lay their wreaths to the fallen. TAPs and the national Anthems were played
splendidly as was the music to accompany the hymns by the Leiston Branch
British Legion Band, also represented the Leiston Air Cadets 1379 Squadron.
A big thank you must go out to Peter Saunders and the hard working group
FOLA keeping the memory of this event alive and a big thank you for Fergus
and Amanda Little the owners of Cakes and Ale Holiday Park where many
of the wartime operations took place from the park being home to the 363rd
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Leiston Primary School & Nursery
(part of Avocet Academy Trust)
school hall!
Commonwealth
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medalist and Olympian, Tosin Oke
visited our school and engaged all
our children in a series of physical
exercises during workshops for each
class. He ended the day with a whole
school assembly which inspired
both the pupils and staff with his
amazing triple jump, Tosin’s personal
best being 17.23m, the length of our
On the 8th May we celebrated VE
70 day. Pupils dressed up in red,
white and blue clothing. During the
day children learnt about what life
was like for children and how the
war ended, was celebrated and why.
Pupils created flags and bunting
and made jam sandwiches (without
butter) and decorated biscuits. In the
afternoon the whole school gathered
on the field for a picnic tea party, with
music and songs from the era. Staff and pupils joined in the Conga, danced
the Hokey-Cokey and the Lambeth Walk. It was a great day of celebrating our
freedom.
Our pupils have been out and
about enhancing their learning
experiences. The Year 1 pupils took
a trip up the A12 to Africa Alive.
After exploring all the different
animals they could find, back at
school they have been inspired to
design and create leaflets to promote
Africa Alive using persuasive
language.
Year 4 pupils enjoyed a fantastic day out
at the Long Shop Museum. Charting the
history of the illustrious Garrett family,
and learning all about Victorian jobs
in the engineering works, the children
(and their teachers) had an exciting,
informative and enjoyable day, and
arrived dressed in Victorian costumes.
Children got the chance to be part of
the fire crew, work as a clerk (reading,
writing and maths needed for this) and make castings and plaques, amongst
other things. Many thanks to Jill Hubbard and her fantastic crew of volunteers.
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The Royal British Legion
Leiston Branch (sub Branch Aldeburgh)
This month has been a busy one for the Branch. The Standards
were carried at: 26 April – the unveiling of a plaque at Theberton War Memorial and Service of Commemoration in St Peter’s
Church on the 100th anniversary of the death of Lt Col Doughty-Wylie V.C., C.B., C.M.G. 8 May – An act of Remembrance took
place at 11.00 on the Victory Road Recreation Ground. Last Post
and Reveille were played by Philip Glennon and Joe Strowger of
Going on a train ride, not a modern one but a steam train, was an experience
the Leiston RBL Band.
for our Reception children as they visited Bressingham Steam Museum. As
well as trains, traction engines and flora
10 May – Lavenham VE Day Wreath Laying and Plaque unveiland fauna to look at and Bressingham
ing – 487th Bomb Group USAAF ceremonies. 24 May – Friends
estate to explore they had a ride on ‘The
of Leiston Airfield Annual Service of Remembrance and ThanksGallopers’, a Victorian steam roundabout.
giving - 357th Fighter Group USAAF. The Branch will also lay a
wreath at this event. 27 May – Parade of Standards at the Suffolk
If you are interested in our school or
Show. 5 June - The Branch will hold its annual Poppy Collectors
nursery provision please give us a call to
Social Evening at the Community Centre. Our Poppy Appeal toarrange a visit on 01728 839745. Please
tal for 2014-2015 stands at £8064.56.
visit our website www.leistonprimary.
org.uk to find out more about us!
The next Branch meeting will be held at the Ex-Service Club,
Leiston Primary School,
Victory Road at 7.30 on Tuesday 16 June 2015.
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CLASSIC CRAFTS & CAKES 2015
The Leiston Works Railway (LWR)
are pleased to announce that the
Leiston Enterprise Centre, on the
Eastlands Industrial Estate in the
town, are kindly hosting another
‘Classics, Crafts and Cakes event
for us on Saturday 20th June 2015
between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
Described as a day of ‘fun and
fascination for the whole family’,
last year’s event proved to be
a very popular day out and a
successful fund raiser with all the
proceeds going to the LWR and it
is looking as though expectations
for this year are going to be equally as good. The LWR is aiming to reinstate
the old industrial railway line which connected up both of the Richard Garrett
Engineering sites in Leiston, so that the shunting locomotive ‘Sirapite’ which
has been beautifully restored by the Long Shop Museum in the town can once
again travel up and down the line. The Leiston Enterprise Centre is very easy
to find. The address is Eastland Industrial Estate, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4US and
is situated on the opposite corner to Victory Car Sales, a well known landmark
to find in the town. The front of the Leiston Enterprise centre also faces onto
King Georges Avenue.
The LWR are seeking out different attractions this year to help keep the event
fresh, as well as keeping some of the popular attractions from last year. For this
year’s event, the LWR are hoping even more people will be coming along with
their classic cars and motorbikes. Some new attractions for this year’s event
include a fairground organ which will be demonstrating throughout the day, the
‘Point Devis Morris Dancers’ (who are a side of ‘clog and bobbin’ dancers), will
be dancing at 1.30pm and 2.45pm and Indian head massage taster sessions will
be available throughout the day by Serenity Massage Therapies – what better
way to relax after such a great day out! Old favourites from last year include
the miniature ‘Leiston Works Railway’ which will be giving rides to both adults
and children. Wayne Burns will also be returning with his magnificent Punch
and Judy Show and, new for this year, he will be performing his Magic Show
which will amaze and entertain both adults and children alike! Wayne’s show
will begin at 2.00pm. The LWR are very keen to hear from anyone who would
also be interested in supporting this event by showing their ‘classic or vintage
pride and joy’ for the day! Last year we attracted some beautiful vehicles which
proved very popular with everyone.This year to expand on last year’s event, we
would also like to hear from anyone who has any other types of bygones that
they would like to bring and show to the public.What a great way to share your
passion with other people.We would also like to hear from anyone who would
be interested in renting a pitch to sell their crafts, antiques or bric-a-brac, again
a new idea for this year’s event.
WANTED: Keen Local Cyclists to Form the Nucleus of a New Club, Based
in Leiston
BACKGROUND: The club to be called SUFFOLK ROADS CYCLING
CLUB, after the original club founded in the 1950’s, which folded when the
main inspirator emigrated in the early 1970’s.
HISTORY: Two, very well known riders who belonged to the club were Bill
Seggarm National NCN Champion who rode the Warsaw/Berlin/Prague
amateur race for the GB team & Ged Coles (from Suffolk?) who won the King
of the Mountains Competition in the Milk Race (a fore-runner of the Tour
of Britain). Both went on to be ‘independents;, a semi-professional category
which is now defunct.
CONTACT: Paul Willsher, ex-Suffolk Roads/CC Sudbury & Plomesgate CC
– currently a CTC rider who races under the Tricycle Assoc. The colours of
which he is the Honorary Auditor of the National organisation.
Intention: To eventually be all encompassing:Racing – Time Trials and Road Racing
Touring – Day & Extended Trips
Mtn Biking/Triathlon
Family – Gentle rides to encourage the youngsters
Leisure – For those wishing to potter to one or more of Suffolk’s excellent
hostelries/tea rooms
Initially concentration will be on forming the racing team unless a stronger
element emerges.
Email: srcc63@gmail.com
Telephone: 01728 830149 or 07535564470
Address: 4 Beech Walk, Leiston IP16 4EQ
The Suffolk & Royal Anglian Regiment
Leiston Branch OCA Report, May, 2015
We had a very enjoyable social evening of a buffet dance in the LTAA, on
2nd May, with about 75 people in attendance. An excellent buffet supper
was provided by the LTAA. It was well presented, with plenty of variety, both
savoury and sweet, and more than enough for everyone. So thanks are due
to the LTAA for hosting our event and providing all the tasty food. We found
the disco more to our taste, very suitable for our type of gathering, so thanks
also to Ron Freeman for his efforts in bringing it all together, and thank-you,
too, to all who came along and gave us support. Many thanks - you are always
welcome!
We were proudly represented at the service of commemoration of the 100th
anniversary of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel C H M Doughty-Wylie at
Theberton Church on 26th April. Although he fought in the Royal Welsh
Fusiliers, he was a Suffolk gentleman, and was posthumously awarded the
VC for valour and bravery. The actual medal was laid on the altar during the
service. We had our monthly meeting at the LTAA on Wednesday. 6th May,
with a general discussion about various activities in the pipeline.
On Thursday 7th May we were honoured to parade our standard with a guard
of honour at the funeral of our Old Comrade, Ron Thompson. Ron was well
into his nineties, had served in the 4th Battalion, and was taken Prisoner-ofWar by the Japanese at the fall of Singapore. Although very harshly treated
during his captivity, Ron survived to return to England – many thousands
didn’t – but he bore no ill-will, which says a great deal about his character.
Our condolences go out to Ron’s family. Rest in peace, Ron.
On Friday 8th May, we paraded our standard together with the Leiston RBL
standard at the Leiston Victory Road recreation ground, in celebration of VE
Day (Victory in Europe). Philip Glennon, led the playing of the Last Post, and
Trevor Peskett, chairman of Leiston RBL, spoke the exhortation and although
only a small crowd gathered it was a moving occasion. Once again Leiston
For further details of any of the above, please do not hesitate to call Stephen
people played their part in remembering the sacrifices made by so many to
on 01728 831902 or Marilyn on 01728 833122.
defeat Nazi fascism. That’s all for this month. Once again many thanks to all
our supporters in Leiston and district. Stay fit and well, and God bless!
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LEISTON, SAXMUNDHAM & DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Leiston, Saxmundham & District Citizens Advice Bureau have recently had a number of cases regarding National Minimum Wage
(NMW), it appears that some employers may not be aware of the amounts they are obliged to pay under the minimum wage legislation.
Workers over the age of 21 are entitled to £6.50 per hour; this will rise to £6.70 on 1 October this year. Those aged 18 – 20 should
receive £5.13 rising to £5.30 in October. 16-17 year olds who have reached school leaving age currently should be paid £3.79 rising
to £3.87.
If there is a dispute about wages the burden of proof is on the employer to show they have paid at least the minimum wage. Employers
are obliged to keep records for three years but we would advise that employers keep record for six years as this is the amount of
time an employee has to bring a case to court for breach of contract. A worker is also entitled to see the employers’ records and if the
employer refuses they can be fined 80 times the National Minimum Wage. A worker cannot agree to accept a wage lower than the
National Minimum Wage even if they want to do so. The NMW compliance officer has a number of powers in respect of the NMW, they
can serve a penalty notice requiring an employer to pay a fine with the maximum penalty of £20,000 and they may also start criminal
proceedings. Worryingly we have a number of clients, who say they are employed and paid as apprentices but in reality when you look
at their employment situation they are not apprenticed. An apprentice should be paid hourly rate of £2.73 but will have the biggest
rise in October to £3.30. To be an apprentice you should have a contract in writing setting out rate of pay, length of contract and the
training to be provided. This should be signed by both the apprentice and employer (and usually by the parent/guardian as well).
If you have an enquiry about any of the above points please contact us at 14 Colonial House, Station Road, Leiston or call 01728
832193. We are open Monday & Friday 10am – 1.30pm, Tuesday & Thursday 10am – 2.30pm
JUNE GARDENING NOTES
Calling all Allotment Holders who are members of the Leiston Allotment Association!Judging of allotments takes place at the end of
June. They will be judged by an independent judge from out of the area. Allotments do not have to be entered they will be judged on their
condition on that day.
St Margaret’s
Church
Welcomes You
Jobs for June
All tender plants can now be planted out after they have been
hardened off(ie used to being out day and night). Plant them in a
slight hollow so that water will be retained near the rooting system.
Sweet corn,marrows,squashes,runner beans and French beans can be
sown direct to give later crops. Continue sowing other vegetables for
cropping in the autumn. Swedes can be sown now. If you like chicory
now is the time to sow for forcing in the winter. When sowing direct,
make a drill ( ie a row the depth needed to sow seed) and water, sow
seed into the wet soil and cover with dry soil.June drop is when the
natural drop of apple, pear and plum fruit takes place. Once this has
happened the trees will need to be assessed as to whether the tree still
has too many small fruit. If that is the case some will need to be removed
for the remaining fruit to reach a decent size. Net soft fruit to protect
crops from birds.Continue hoeing, hand weeding where necessary, to
keep weeds under control as they can encourage pests. Crops that are
widely spaced apart eg wweet corn and brassicas can be mulched to
help keep weeds down. Make sure the soil is moist before mulching.
Water and feed tubs and baskets regularly as they soon dry out in the
sun. Keep the pond topped up as the water will evaporate quickly in
the summer. Deadhead flowers regularly as this will encourage more
blooms. If you wish for more colour in the garden in the autumn, now
is the time to plant autumn flowering bulbs. Keep the greenhouse
well ventilated, put up shading as the sun will burn plants through
the glass. Damp down floors to help lower daytime temperature. Turn
the compost heap frequently now as it should be working well in the
warmer weather. Keep weeding!
David
Church Services
First Sunday of the Month
9.00 Holy Communion Service
A traditional service using Common Worship
10.30 Family Praise and Worship Service
An all age informal service for the whole family.
Praising the Lord through drama, readings and music.
Second & Fifth Sunday of the Month
10.00 Parish Eucharist Service
Third Sunday of the Month
10.00 ‘Welcome to the table’ Family Communion
A new simple Family Communion Service where all are welcome to the table
Fourth Sunday of the Month
10.00 Parish Eucharist Service
6.30 Community Healing Service
Listen to the healing word of God through Prayer
Resumes Sunday 26th April
Wednesday mid-week Holy Communion
10.00 Holy Communion Service
Resumes Wednesday 22nd April
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Diamond Wedding Anniversary
60 years happily married!
Erik & Marcia Duckworth are celebrating their Diamond
Wedding Anniversary on June 18th 2015. They were
married in 1955 at St. Mary’s Church, Lewisham, South
London. They have two children, Simon and Jane, both
living in Kent and two grandchildren, Katie and John.
In 1993 they moved to Suffolk from Chislehurst, Kent and
bought Fishers Farm, nestling between farms of Tony
Readhead and Frank Barker in Abbey Lane, Leiston.
After eleven very happy years they decided to be
closer to shops and trains and moved to Fairfield House
Gardens in Saxmundham in 2004.
Erik’s interest is mainly playing golf at Thorpeness Golf
Club where he is a member and past Captain. He
also plays bridge, reads and takes Hettie, the Jack
Russell, for long walks. Marcia seemingly never stops,
being involved with the W.I., Keep Fit, Line Dancing,
Zumba, Bridge, Knodishall Ladies Group and the Art &
Horticultural Society!
Both Erik and Marcia attend St. Lawrence Church,
Knodishall, helping out when required. Although now
both in their 80’s, neither appear to suffer from “old age”
although they do allow someone else to manage their
garden. They are looking forward to spending a few
more very happy years in this lovely part of the world.
We wish Erik and Marcia a very Happy Anniversary!
THE LEISTON & DISTRICT ORGAN & KEYBOARD CLUB
Unfortunately The Leiston & District Organ & Keyboard Club has
now been disbanded; the last meeting was held on the 15th May
2013 and has been suspended for 2 years in accordance with the
Club rules. Membership numbers had dropped off over the years
and sadly many of our members have passed away, or have been
unable to attend meetings due medical problems. Unfortunately
the younger generation don’t seem to be interested!
The Club had been running for 40 years, beginning at the
Aldringham Parrot & Punchbowl. Roy and Joyce Challis were the
last two of the original founder members of the Club and Mr Frank
Clarke had been the Chairman for 24 years, also with a wonderful
hard working committee. Music was played by the members at the
St. Margaret’s Football Club on a Monday night once a fortnight,
making it an enjoyable and social evening for all its members. We
thank St. Margaret’s Club Chairman Mr John Barker and his team
for all their help and cooperation throughout those years.
The remaining Club funds are going to The East Anglian Air
Ambulance and The Aldeburgh Community Hospital, with a
donation also going to the Leiston Emergency Response Team.
The presentation of the funds to the East Anglian Air Ambulance
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Southwold Arts Festival
A wonderful celebration of the arts!
Come to Southwold this summer and enjoy their second Arts and Music
Festival from Saturday 27th June to Saturday 4th July.There will eight
days of music, theatre, talks, art and poetry featuring well known names
including jazz singer Clare Teal; BBC Political Editor Nick Robinson,
Poet Roger McGough, Jeffrey Holland from ‘Hi Di Hi’, entertainer Roy
Hudd and from Canada the folk harmony band ‘The Good Lovelies’.
Throughout the eight days there will be three or four events every day
with something to please everyone.
A unique art exhibition will celebrate the life of the prolific illustrator
Reg Carter andthe opening Street Event will include stalls, entertainers,
bands and dance troupes.
The festival will be opened by its patron Emma Freud OBE.
Further information on the website: southwoldartsfestival.co.uk.
Tickets online and at the box office: 01502 722572.
Our local London marathon
runner, postie Beth Dunthorpe
raised an impressive £2312
which was matched by Royal
Mail to make a total of £4624.
She completed the run in a
very respectable 4 hours and
56 minutes. Beth popped into
the office with her well-earned,
surprisingly heavy medal. She
is recovering by tucking into
lots of cake! Thank you to all
who sponsored her for the
Stroke Association. Well done
Beth!
THE BOOMTOWN RATS’ SIMON CROWE SPEAKS TO HANNAH WILLIAMS
The Boomtown Rats are performing at lots of
festivals over the summer, are there any in
particular that you’re excited about? I think to be fair
we’re looking forward to all of them, and now we’re coming
out and starting
to kick off the festival season. We’ve got about 20 festivals
in the UK, AND IT’S A LOT OF FUN, WE LOVE DOING
FESTIVALS! So yeah, we’re really looking forward to them. I
couldn’t pick out any particular one, but Latitude is right up
there. We’re on with a lot of other good bands, Noel Gallager,
Manic Street Preachers.
Latitude is predominantly made up of young adults
and families. Is it exciting to know that you will be
introducing your music to a whole new generation,
many of whom may not have been alive when you
rose to fame first time around? Absolutely, and the
gauntlet is laid down in a sense that perhaps some people,
might have, or even the young people might not have even
heard or spoken of the Boomtown Rats music. If they’ve
heard of any, they might know us for our biggest hits, such as
‘I don’t like Mondays’ and a string of others like Clockwork,
She’s So Modern, Looking After Number One. Those songs
probably stand out better in some people’s memories, and
when they hear us playing they’ll think ‘Oh yeah, there’s quite
a lot of songs that I know!’ And that’s sort of how it goes, you
know, so to introduce that to a new audience is a challenge.
There are going to be people out there that have never heard
of us before and don’t really know what to expect.
Will you be watching any of the acts you will be
performing alongside? I always watch as much as I can,
most festivals have a really good atmosphere, it’s certainly
worth trying to catch that!
Will you be sticking around to explore the sights of
Suffolk after your performance at Latitude? Yes we’ll
be around for a bit!
Many bands and artists that have made a
comeback, solely perform their new material, will
this be the case with the Boomtown Rats, or will
you be treating audiences at festivals and gigs
over the summer to the classics too? Well, a bit of
both really. We’ve got some new tracks that we put out over
the past couple of years because we got back together and
yeah we’ve done a few tracks. To be fair to the audience it’s
probably not what they’re mostly coming to see. I think a lot
of people will want to hear something they know. A friend of
mine said “It wouldn’t be a proper show if you didn’t play the
songs that I recorded as a young lad” and I think when you’re
growing up the music you identify with stays with you in a
way for the rest of your life
performing? I like them all really! The songs that we’ve put
together, we’ve put so much into, so it’s hard to pick out one
but I suppose Rat Trap would have to be a favourite, as that
was a big hit for us.
Would you say your new material is sticking to your
original sound or has it evolved? I think it’s evolved, I
think sounds always evolve and the songs that most people
know were done in the late 70s and we kept on going right
through to after Live Aid. We didn’t make a huge amount
of records, we made 6 albums but I think the band kept
evolving in different ways. I think if you’re in a band and
you’re a creative person or a creative entity you keep moving
forward and try new things and evolve
What has been your favourite performance of all
time? Of all time, wow! The one that most people want to
hear about is Live Aid, it was both exhilarating, exciting but
also had a scary edge to it, it was terrifying! Because it had
never been done before, in front of the biggest audience we
had ever played for, about 90,000 people at Wembley. All of
the seats were filled and the whole stadium was full. Just
packed! At 10 o clock in the morning, which was a bit early
and knowing you aren’t only playing to those people but also
a billion people worldwide. That stands out as a massive
thing not only in my past but in the history of our music
culture.
How would you say touring now is different to your
old tours? Yes, of course it’s different. I’m 63, we’re all in
our 60s. That said, we always go out there and give it our
absolute all, we put a lot in to it.
Is it still as exciting? When you’re 20 odd you don’t think
about it, when you’re 60 odd you think - hang on I need to
pace myself a little bit here… I need to be careful how I’m
going to create the same dynamics, you’re sort of thinking
about it a bit more. But you know I think actually it’s still
there, the sound of the band. And I must say when we got
together for the first time a couple of years back, we were
all amazed that after 27 years apart we could come back
together and re create the same energy.
So the chemistry was still there? Yeah, not just the
chemistry, but the energy is a big thing, because as you get
older you think perhaps you
don’t have the same energy as
when you were youthful, and
if you look at any of the live
stuff on YouTube, you can still
see it’s a very raw energy type
of band
Do you prefer performing your classic tracks or your
new material? Bit of both really! Some songs are more
difficult to play than others but they’re the most enjoyable
once you’ve done it. It’s all pretty good fun really.
Do you prefer doing huge gigs like that, or smaller
intimate shows? That was such a big thing, but to be
honest I prefer the sort of intimate type gigs where you can
see the audience and get a reaction. 2-3000 is my ideal,
or even smaller! You can cook up a bit of a racket, it has a
different atmosphere.
Have you ever been to Suffolk before, where
Latitude is being held? I don’t think I have, no. I don’t
know that part of the country very well so I’m looking forward
to it.
Thank you so much for your time Simon, it’s been a
pleasure talking to you.
ALDE FENCING
Do you feel less pressure
when you perform now
than when you originally
rose to fame? I would
say possibly more, because
people are kind of checking
you out saying “Can they still
do it?”
Are there any songs
in particular that you
get most excited about
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OUT AND ABOUT IN & AROUND
If you have any upcoming events please send them to Louise and we will try our best to
get them into the magazine. louisegissing@boostsuffolk.com
JUNE STEVE BOYCE
5th FRISTON CHEQUERS
8.30PM ONWARDS
Local singer/guitarist. Food available 6pm8.30pm, booking recommended.
Tel 01728 688039
JUNE FLOWER FESTIVAL ST MARY
5-7 AND ST PETER’S CHURCH
KELSALE 10AM - 5PM
Come along to the Summer Flower Festival
in Kelsale church – the church is open daily
from 10am to 5pm, apart from between
11am and 2pm on Saturday 6 June when
there is a wedding. All are welcome.
Admission is free and refreshments will be
available – we are hoping to raise funds for
essential repairs and enhancing facilities
available in the church.
JUNE COFFEE MORNING
6TH LEISTON UNITED CHURCH
11AM - 2PM
The Leiston Film Theatre Support Club
invites you to join them at their coffee
morning, which is in aid of club funds, at
the Leiston United Church, High Street,
Leiston. Stalls include, bric-a-brac, books,
cakes, tombola and games together with
a draw. The Leiston United Church will be
serving tea and coffee. All welcome.
JUNE SPANISH GUITAR RECITAL,
6TH ST ANDREWS CHURCH
ALDRINGHAM, 7.30PM
By Adrian Nicholson in the Church. From
Vibrant Flamenco to a Whistle-Stop
Musical Tour of Latin America. Music
by Paco Pena, Sabicas, Paco de Lucia,
Piazzolla, Barrios, Lauro and J S Bach.
Adrian has performed at the Teatro Real,
Madrid, the Teatro Tivoli, Barcelona and
in July will be appearing in the Flamenco
Festival, Whitstable in Kent. Light
refreshments will be served after the
concert. A retiring collection will be made
for church funds
JUNE KEVIN BARRY, COUNTRY
12TH & WESTERN, SIZEWELL
SPORTS CLUB, 7.30PM
Tickets £5
JUNE EXHIBITION
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South Lookout. He also works in glass and
has designed iron work garden benches. An
extensive survey of his work will be shown in
the exhibition
JUNE THEBERTON VILLAGE FETE
13TH 12 NOON - 4PM
Bouncy Castle, Face Painting,
Cakes, Barbecue,Childrens Entertainer,
Ipswich Hospital Band,Grand Draw and
lots more!
JUNE GT GLEMHAM SIX CHARITIES
2PM BUTCHERS FIELD
13TH FETE
GT GLEMHAM BEHIND THE
VILLAGE HALL
A traditional village fete with lots of stalls:
Plants, White Elephant, Cakes, Books, Toys,
Tombola, RNLI goods, Raffles and Games.
Refreshments including beer and hot dog
stall. Admission free. The charities we
are supporting this year are RNLI, MIND,
British Red Cross, East Anglia’s Children’s
Hospices, East Anglian Air Ambulance,
The Army Widows’ Association. Everyone
welcome. Please come along and support
us if you can. For more information please
phone Jenny Beaumont on 01728 664154.
or email s.beau@btinternet.com
JUNE THE BAND OF THE ROYAL
14TH BRITISH LEGION LEISTON
SUMMER CONCERT
THORPENESS MEARE. 1.30PM
For further information about the band
please visit the website – Leistonband.org
or visit the band’s Facebook page
JUNE SAX RUNNING & FITNESS
20TH CLUB OPEN DAY 11AM - 2PM
Saxmundham Sports and Social
Club, Carlton Park, North Entrance,
Saxmundham IP17 1AT. If you have
thought about taking up running as a way
to get fit, come along and join us! This is
a free event with fitness advice and the
opportunity to try running and exercise.
Wear trainers and light sports clothing.
For more details visit www.thesaxons.org.
uk
JUNE FAMILY DISCO
20TH SIZEWELL SPORTS &
SOCIAL CLUB .
Children’s games and fun for all the
family. Children £3. Adults free
Leiston
£5 admit to all gardens (last sold 4.15pm).
Please park on Village Green
JUNE SOUTHWOLD ART CIRCLE
22ND EXHIBITION, SCOUT HALL
10AM - 5PM
The Exhibition is open daily from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Admission is free and there is
parking for visitors to the exhibition. The
exhibition is one of the largest visual arts
events of the Southwold Arts Festival, and
is a showcase for the wide range of styles
and subject matter of the painter members
of this long established local art society.
JUNE ANNUAL GENERAL
22ND MEETING & CCS 25 YEAR
CELEBRATION OF CATS
All Welcome. Sizewell Sports and Social
Club. RSPV by 12th June 2015
JUNE ST MARGARET’S CHURCH
27TH SUMMER FETE
2PM - 4PM
Stalls & Crafts, Sizzling Barbecue, Grand
Draw, Live Music, Tasty Refreshments, Fun
Games. Everyone welcome, fun for all the
family!
JUNE RANDOM BLUES COMPANY
CLUB, LOUNGE BAR
27TH SIZEWELL
8PM Free entry, everyone
welcome. Open till 1 am.
JULY MIDDLETON OPEN GARDENS
4 & 5 10.30AM TO 5.30PM
Adults £4.00 - accompanied
children free. Guides available from
Church, Village Hall and Middleton Moor
(B1122). Refreshments available all day Post Code IP17 3NN
middletoncumfordley.onesuffolk.net.
Major fundraiser for Holy Trinity Church
Middleton + supporting.The Ipswich
Hospital Charity - Cardiac Centre Reg.
Charity No. 1048827
OCT CONCERT FOR LEISTON WI
24TH AT THE WI HALL JOHNS
ROAD 7 PM FOR 7 30.
We are being entertained by singer Ken
Dalton. He comes from Lowestoft and sings
a variety of songs and ballads. Admission
by ticket only. Tickets will be available at
the end of June. This is on a first come first
serve basis.The price for tickets is £6.00,
contact Mrs Sylvia Davis on 01728831777
to book tickets. Open to All
143 High Street,Aldeburgh
Richard Bawden NEAC, RWS. RE.is a Suffolk
JUNE FRISTON OPEN GARDENS
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the beach and fishing boats. He has made
Village Hall open for lunches
linocuts and etchings of the views from the
and refreshments from 12 noon. Tickets
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Community Car Service Celebrates 25 years
Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh community car service is celebrating 25years of service on June 22nd
at Sizewell Sports and Social Club, Leiston. The Community car service offers transport to anyone who does not
have access to their own vehicle using volunteers with their own cars for trips like shopping, attending medical
appointments, hospital appointments and socializing. Sandy Haines who is the administrator for the service said
“our volunteers offer a lifeline to our users and make a huge difference to their lives, many of whom without us
would be isolated, lonely and unable to attend vital appointments”.
Lynn Butler manager at CATS said “our volunteers provide an excellent service to our local community. We
currently have 30 drivers who have completed 5,644 passenger journeys covering 61,806 miles in the last year”
CATS is always looking for more volunteers, we would especially like volunteers in the Saxmundham area,
volunteers can give as much or as little time as they can spare. If you would like to find out more about CATS
Community Car Service please contact us on 01728 831215. If anyone who was involved with the Community
Car Service in the last 25 years would like to join us for this celebration please contact Sandy for more information.
THE DAY THE HALL
RAN OUT OF CHAIRS !
The Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group has had full houses before,
but Sheila Harrison’s excellent talk on The History of Leiston Abbey drew
such crowds on Monday 18th May that there was standing room only in the
Leiston Community Centre, with several more sitting on the floor. Sheila
took us through the history of the Abbey, from its founding in 1183, sited
on an “island” amid the marshes at Minsmere, through its move inland to
Leiston in the mid-fourteenth century, to its closure in 1536 as part of Henry
VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries. Documents record the royal retainers
pensioned off to live at the Abbey’s expense, disputes, some of them violent,
with the men of Dunwich, and a quarrel between the Abbot and the Vicar of
Theberton in 1445. By the 1350s persistent flooding at Minsmere prompted the move inland to Leiston, where the Abbey was re-built using stone
from the Minsmere site. Sheila’s talk was illustrated by slides showing the
architecture of the ruins and the glorious mixture of building materials and
styles: with the shortage of labour following the Black Death they used what
was to hand without re-cutting the stone, so the old Norman pillars from
Minsmere were topped by a “modern” (14th century) gothic arch.
Following the Dissolution in 1536 the buildings fell into disrepair. A farmhouse was built inside the west end of the church, and photographs from
1918 show the farmyard and dilapidated buildings in the chancel, where the
farmer kept his pigs. Today the Abbey is in the care of English Heritage and
is the home of the Pro Corda Music School. The site is open to the public
at all times, and this summer an archaeological dig will take place which
will also be open to visitors. The Family History Group’s next meeting will
feature Stephen Govier on the subject of The Hoxne Treasure. The meeting
will be held at Leiston Community Centre, King George’s Avenue, Leiston,
IP16 4JX (between the Crown pub and the Fire Station) at 7.30pm on Monday 15 June. Visitors are most welcome: £2.50 including light refreshments.
The Group’s Research Centre in the Old Council Chamber in Leiston is free
to members and non-members from 10 to 12 on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.
For more details of the Group see:
http://aldevalleyfamilyhistorygroup.onesuffolk.net/
Heritage Coast Run/Walk
3rd May 2015 RESULTS
Marathon
Tom Haslam
Ann Granger
4.00.20
4.58.25
Half Marathon
Alan Cooney
1.32.05
Marion Walker 2.03.52
6 Mile
James Wilson
Jake Church
Kyle Church
Keelan Smith
Annette
Mason-Gordon
38.10
43.20
53.44
55.43
59.35
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