Aldeburgh Carnival continues to live up to the town’s long standing association with the arts. Music and drama are everywhere throughout carnival weekend. Imaginative craft skills are always evident in the costumes and floats, and the pupils of Aldeburgh Primary School have again been busy with paints and brushes to herald this year’s 70th Anniversary Carnival from Saturday 18th to Monday 20th August.

The prize winners were thrilled to know that their posters will be on display in shop windows throughout the town. Each entry had a carnival or topical theme of the artist’s choosing and the winners were:Class 1, Young Starters First:Luke Cameron (6), Second: Ruby Smith (6), Third: Daisy Heath (5). Class 2, 2nd Year First: William Gidney (8), Second: Sophie Ogilvie (7), Third: Matilda Salter (7)Class 3, 3rd Year First: Millie Lockwood (9) Second: Joshua Roberts (10) Third: Seth Buzzard (9)

With the winning posters shortly to be attracting attention in the shops, Carnival Village traders gearing up to display their goods, the Carnival Queen and her attendants finishing their dress making, the Band of the Prince of Wales’s Division polishing their instruments and the lanterns all prepared for lighting (and oh yes, the blue touch paper being fixed to the fireworks), the stage is set for a bumper 70th anniversary.

Issue 1: August 2012

Proudly published and printed in Saxmundham for all the community

Mayor, Cllr Peter Cox presents prizes to the winners of the Poster Competition

Inside:

• Olympic Medals in Saxmundham

• Therese Coffey writes for us

• Upcoming events in the area

Aldeburgh Carnival Celebrates 70 Years

Olympic Torch Ignites Saxmundham

On 5th July the High Street in Saxmundham was lined with onlookers as the Olympic torch passed through the town. The atmosphere was carnival like and many traders reported a much appreciated fillip of custom.

Children from Saxmundham Primary, Benhall Primary, Saxmundham Middle and Leiston High schools were present, along with the Jazz

band from Framlingham College. There were competitions for banners made by children and replica Olympic torches made in school. Flag sellers wandered up and down the road as the many members of the public waited expectantly.

Right on cue the parade of promotional vehicles, police outriders, acrobats, dancers and athletes passed along the High Street to a volley of cheers. It was a delightful occasion and many will remember the town coming together for this shared experience in years to come.

Olympea Games in Peasenhall

No torches in Peasenhall, but instead it hosted the world’s first Olympea Games! This was all part of the 5th

annual Peasenhall Pea Festival held on Sunday 15th

July. It was described by organisers as the best yet, helped by it being a rain free day in an otherwise wet weekend with the bonus of the sun shining for much of it.

There was a huge turn-out with local people attending as well as visitors from throughout the UK and from other parts of the world. As a warm up to the Olympics, the theme was sport and peas, with lots of pea related games included. These included:

• The world pea podding championship• The British pea throwing championship event• Pea Shooting• Aim your pea (into a toilet)• Drop a pea• Pick a pea• National pea eating championship• Flick a pea• Puff a pea• 10 pea bowling• Pot a pea• Pea eating with cocktail sticks

The world pea podding competition was won by Siany McKeon from London who achieved the impressive figures of 190 grams in 5 minutes.

The Mystic Belly dancers performed pea related dances with lots of local people joining in. Cold Harbour provided live music and people of all ages dancing along, amongst the peas. Graham Smith performed for the first time ever the specially written Peasenhall song.

We caught up with pea spokesperson Sally Tompkins who told us: ‘The sun shone from early on; the crowds flooded in, the music played, the many pea sports took off with a vengeance, drink flowed (including our very own pea vodka); and the pea hamburgers and sausages sizzled and were consumed in huge numbers. It was a wonderful smiling and fun day: a perfect antidote to the miserable summer weather and the current economic woes.’

The torch as it passed the Queens Head in Saxmundham

Pea Shooting is now an Olympea sport!

Local businesses give pupils work opportunitiesBusinesses across the towns of Leiston, Aldeburgh and Saxmundham have embraced the opportunity of working with young people from Leiston High School, giving year 10 students the opportunity of working with them to gain valuable experience in the workplace.

Almost 130 students are working in a wide cross section of businesses including delicatessens, hairdressers, motor companies, Estate Agents, pharmacies, the hospital, accountants, hotels, restaurants and a variety of retail outlets for a two week period giving them a taste of life after school.

The Business Associations of Framlingham, Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh which make up the Heritage Coast Market Towns Initiative, work closely with schools throughout the year and have recently received certificates in thanks for their support for the Employability 4 Life Charter.

The students from Leiston High School were the first in the county to achieve the higher levels of attainment, building up portfolios that record, recognise and reward the development of skills which will be of benefit to their future employers in the community.

Jill Douglass, Employer Engagement Co-ordinator for Leiston High School said “In these less than easy times for business and education alike it is always reassuring when both parties come together to support the students of a school. Once again local businesses have stepped up to the mark by offering valuable work experience placements for our students.” H.C.M.T.I. Project Co-ordinator Annette Mason-Gordon added “HCMTI works with a range of public and private sector partners to develop the overall economy; working closely with education providers to maximise employment opportunities is one of our key targets. We already have plans for a Careers Fair in the next school year as a result of a meeting of the Aldeburgh Business Association; Jill and I have set the date for Wednesday 28th November and we will be finalising plans when the school re-opens as Alde Valley School in September.”

Medal Challenge at the Store

Joint owners of The Store in Saxmundham, a member of the Businesses of Saxmundham, are entering into the spirit of the Olympics with an innovative scheme for their customers throughout the Olympic Games.

“Every One's a Winner” so all customers to this popular independent retailer on the High Street will be invited to pick a hidden medal and will be rewarded with discounts amounting to 10%, 15% or 20% relating to the level of their success in winning bronze, silver or gold.

The Store has something to please all tastes; so whether you've decided that your summer wardrobe needs an uplift with the long awaited onset of summer, or you're feeling sartorially challenged, then why not work on your home sweet home instead, and invest in some fabulous furniture that will long outlive those linen trousers.

Annette Mason-Gordon, Heritage Coast Market Towns Initiative Project Coordinator said “Initiatives like this, the Independent's Day in Aldeburgh earlier in the month and the Olympic Flag Parade in Framlingham are what make our towns and High Streets special. We are so fortunate to have vibrant and innovative professionals in the towns who work with the Business Associations to make the Heritage Coast unique.”

Sarah Pastor and Deborah Eidson of The Store sporting their medals

Ellie Doubleday at her work placement at Shooters Pharmacy in Aldeburgh

Business News

Rendham White Horse Beer Festival

This will be the 9th Beer Festival held at the White Horse, Rendham and it’s become an annual event for the August Bank holiday weekend. The pub is open all day from noon until midnight and the focus is

the real ales. There will be between 12 – 16 real ales plus a couple of ciders.

Year round, landlords Paul and Lisa Boswell focus on quality ales from local breweries like Earl Soham and Mauldens. However, the beer festival allows them the opportunity to sample ales from further afield. Paul works very hard to get a mix of strengths, flavours and ‘colours’ across the ales, using East Anglian breweries and some of the more traditional well known beers as well. He says, “There is something for everyone to try, whether they are a well seasoned real ale drinker or new to the tastes.”

The kitchen will be serving food between 12 – 2pm and 6:30pm – 9pm, but there will also be amazing pasties delivered from a bakery in Cornwall that will be available through out each day. Lisa says, “One tradition that we’ve maintained each year is that we serve our wicked Chilli with a bread roll to soak up the beer late in the evening, to keep everyone going.”

The White Horse supports local musicians and this year they have The Broadside Boys, who are based in Saxmundham, playing on the Saturday evening. It’s a very popular local duo who mix a blend of original material inspired by Suffolk life combined with popular songs covered in a unique and rustique way. On Sunday evening there’s Adrian Duffy, who has just released his second single ‘Everytime the Love Strikes’. Adrian is an amazing singer-songwriter, who delivers folk pop songs that are simple yet infectious and reminiscent of the early Eagles.

Yoxford Arts Festival16-19 August

The Yoxford Arts Festival was founded in 2002 by the flautist Anna Noakes, the percussionist Gary Kettel, and early music enthusiast Ian Terry. It’s now a firm fixture in the East Suffolk calendar. The first festival was held in August 2003 and the 2012 will be the 9th successful festival. This year it runs from 16th to 19th

August. Events this year include:Cream tea and talkSatis House hotel 3.30pm Thursday 16th August 2012 £9.50 Ranagri and Inca St Peter’s Church 16th August 7.30 pm standard ticket £13.50* friend’s ticket price £12.15*Percussion Ensemble St Peter’s Church 17th August 7.30 pm Standard Ticket £10.00* Friend’s Ticket Price £9.00* President’s Concert With Yvonne HowardSt Peter’s Church 19th August 7.30 pmStandard Ticket £17.00* Friend’s Ticket Price £15.30*Literary Lunch Satis House 18th August 12.30 for 1.00 pmTicket Price £25 Sold outSerpentine FireSt Peter’s Church 18th August 7.30 pmStandard Ticket £17.00* Friend’s Ticket Price £15.30*Bubbles And CanapesFreedom Works 19th August 12 noonDance Music from Brazil £14

Southwold Model Railway Exhibition4th & 5th August St Felix SchoolSouthwold Model Railway Exhibition is the largest, and the only two-day, club organised model railway exhibition in East Anglia! Regularly attracting over 2,500 visitors, it caters for all aspects and levels of modelling interest, in fact from Toy Trains to Finescale Modelling! Hornby Magazine are attending along with a featured layout. Various demonstrations of modelling techniques and tips will take place throughout both days, not to be missed is Roy Hickman''s model tree making. As well as around twenty “table height” railway layouts there are live-steam train and traction engine rides, provided by Halesworth & District Model Engineers. Trade stands include those selling new and pre-owned model railway Locomotives, Rolling Stock etc. Kits, Paints, Materials, Books, DVDs etc. The event has wheelchair access to all areas, there is a free car park and light refreshments will be available.

Coming Up

Up to 16 real ales will be on offer

What a jam-packed summer we have to offer you this year at Leiston Film Theatre – the only digital 3D cinema between Ipswich and Lowestoft! August is bursting with the very best in ‘blockbuster’ films and don’t forget that our movie juniors can now use our special children’s 3D glasses and booster seats, so no one misses out on all the big screen entertainment.

I am really looking forward to the return of the trouble making trio with another weird and wonderful adventure in, Ice Age 4: Continental Drift (U), showing in 3D and digital 2D, from Friday 3rd

August. Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world. The children will love it!

Also showing from Friday 3rd August, a tangled web of lies leads Peter Parker on a path to his destiny in The Amazing Spider-Man (12A), showing in 3D and digital 2D. Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with the sinister Dr. Connors' alter-ego, The Lizard, leaving Peter with a decision to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.

There’s more family fun from the creators of Despicable Me, when Dr Seuss’ The Lorax (U) lands on our screen in 3D and digital 2D from Friday 10th

August. A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Featuring the voices of Zac Efron, Taylor Swift and

Danny DeVito. A great family film for the summer holidays.

One for our adult ladies now, as Magic Mike (15) comes to our screen also from Friday 10th August. Magic Mike is the most popular and successful performers in the world of male striptease! Mike's an entrepreneur who turns his talents to teaching an awkward young protégé, but what will happen to Mike's seemly perfect world full of 'women, money and good times' when he falls love? Stars Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey and Alex Pettyfer.

To round up our summer programme, we head up north to the highlands in Disney Pixar’s Brave (PG) showing in 3D and digital 2D from the UK Release date of Friday 17th August. Set in Scotland in a rugged and mythical time, Princess Merida is determined to make her own path in life and defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. Another firm hit for the Pixar film makers – how do they do it?

Looking ahead, a tatty and extremely crude teddy bear comes to our screen in the form of the adult comedy Ted (15), from Friday 31st August, but more about this next time!Hannah Everett.

Leiston Film Theatre NewsLoads of summer holiday greats for all the family presented in digital 3D and 2D

Make an appointment with Dr Suess' Lorax at Leiston Film Theatre

Theatre in the ForestKing Lear - Red Rose Chainwww.redrosechain.com 24th July - 26th August, Rendlesham Forest Centre

As Shakespearian tragedies go, you can’t get more depressing than King Lear. Things go wrong for the poor monarch from the very start and there’s not much joy for many of the other characters too. So it’s curious to witness this saddest of stories acted out in the forest and yet leave feeling uplifted. Such is the magic of Red Rose Chain.

The theatre space includes seating, lighting and refreshment areas organised by a team that have clearly been doing this for years. The forest background is quite enchanting and the magic starts the moment you arrive. Apart from these technical challenges, the company set itself the unenviable task of making King Lear engaging and entertaining for a mixed audience of all ages. It’s hard to work out how, but it achieved this with some aplomb.

Leading the able cast of seven very versatile actors was Edward Day, surely being one of the youngest actors to have taken on Lear in the history of the play. Initially played with broad strokes and a thick vein of comedy that drew in the younger audience members, Day effortlessly portrayed the King’s descent into the madness of grief. His was a very physical performance that captivated and ultimately touched even the stoniest of hearts. The rest of the company doubled or even tripled up roles to complete the cast, with the exception of David Newborn, whose steadfast Kent was required in most scenes to aid and support the unfortunate monarch.

The troublesome daughters Goneril and Regan were played by Company Director Joanna Carrick and a dragged-up Owen Morgan. Their antics brought to mind a grotesque take on Cinderella’s ugly sisters, although one with more deadly

intent. Carrick also played the unfortunate Gloucester, who was deceived and ultimately punished for his belated loyalty. Morgan’s double role was that of Gloucester’s good son Edgar, driven out and persecuted by his brother’s lies. Scott Ellis made a strong Edmund, whose scheming drives much of the action. He was believably wicked yet rakish, providing a glimpse of Del Boy charm in his performance.

Lauryn Redding played the exiled daughter Cordelia, driven out for her simple honesty. In contrast Lauryn was also the contemptible Cornwall who gleefully enforced his wife Regan’s reign. Completing the cast was the very versatile Christopher Ashman who played a trio of roles including the quite hilarious Burgundy, who was delightfully slippery in the early scenes of the play.

But what of the fool? This pivotal role went to a puppet, who nonetheless avoided a wooden performance in the hands of Edward Day’s Lear. This provided Day with another chance to inject a little silliness into his performance, but it was followed by more pathos.

With Theatre in the Forest, Red Rose Chain provides Suffolk with an annual attraction of which we can be truly proud. It is unafraid to tackle one of Shakespeare’s more challenging plays in an open space where all ages can come and be entertained. The evening provided silliness, laughs and sorrow without becoming too bogged down in the ultimate tragedy. Plus there was cross dressing and some very silly wigs. The bard himself would have approved.

King Lear brings us cheerful tragedy

I am grateful for the opportunity to write in the new Town Herald. What a summer it is turning out to be with the Olympic Games finally here and Suffolk awash with sporting and cultural events.

Last month I was pleased to be able to see the Torch Relay as it passed through Saxmundham and it was great to hear the school children of Kelsale so excited on BBC Suffolk after seeing the flame pass their school. I was also pleased to take some school children to the Cultural Olympiad event in Snape Maltings as the Aldeburgh World Youth Orchestra showcased their talent.

After the Olympics, the ‘Join in Weekend’ is keeping up the sports momentum. The weekend aims to channel the enthusiasm for sport created by the Olympics by enabling people to turn up, take part and join in at their local sports facilities on 18th & 19th August.I am urging local sports clubs to sign up for the project at www.joininuk.org – which provides a place for clubs to register, advertise their event and enable them to take advantage of this moment. Events nearby are currently planned in Leiston, Hollesley and Wickham Market. Every great champion started at their local club and I would love to see residents making the most of the Games by joining in, so that Suffolk can provide the next generation of Olympians.

If sport is not your bag, there is plenty more to look forward to nearby with the Aldeburgh Carnival, Theatre in the

Forest, Yoxford Arts and Thorpeness Regatta all taking place in August.

Some very local news - after some pressure, the Environment Agency will be clearing parts of the River Fromus. I am still trying to get a sign to indicate the doctor's surgery. I am pressing the County Council to monitor the traffic light timing at the crossroads. Finally, the end of an era last month as the Middle School closed. Education is not disappearing though as local parents will have the choice of educating their child at the new Free School or at the rebranded Alde Valley School. Raising standards in attainment and aspiration is key to Suffolk's future prosperity.

Thérèse Coffey, MPWriting exclusively for the Town Herald

Dr Therese Coffey

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1st Saxmundham Scouts Group at HQ, Memorial Field, Rendham Rd, Saxmundham. Boys & girls welcome to join. Scouts (10 ½ -14 ½ yrs) meet Wed 7-8.30pm (contact Clive on 01394 450625); Beavers (6-8yrs) on Fridays 5.15-6.30pm (contact Lisa 01728 604889); and Cubs (8-10 ½ yrs) on Fridays 7-8pm (call Mike on 07855 961711). Term time meetings only. Yoga In Westleton. Monday 5.30-6.30pm beginners; 7-8.30pm intermediates. Westleton Village Hall. One-to-one yoga therapy by appointment. Judie Shore 01728 648460. www.suffolkcoastyoga.co.uk “CRAFTY Ladies” Craft Group. 1st & 3rd Mondays, 10am-12.30pm, committee room, Kelsale Village Hall. £3 per session. Call Pam 01728 603995.Ladies Eastern Dance Classes Wickham Market Primary School, Tues from 6.15pm (Beginners); The Riverside Centre, Stratford St Andrew, Thurs from 7pm. Call Leanne 07796 087255 or email leda2713@btinternet.com . Dress comfortably. No previous experience necessary.Pagans Beyond The Pale – Discussion Group Meeting at Badingham, Nr Framlingham 7.15 for 7.30. Monthly, next one 25 July. For further info phone 01728 638580. All are welcome. Donations. www.wix.com/thegreenman/pagans-beyond-the-pale .Top Time At Saxmundham Library. Weds 11am-12.30pm. All adults welcome. Games, films, play reading, talks and much more. Free entry. Refreshments 50p. Call Sax Library on 01728 403094.Croquet At Benhall Green. Club days Wed and Sat afternoons, teaching for people new to croquet on Friday afternoons. New members very welcome. Further info from Chairman, Geoff Day on 01728 688466.Molly Dancing Come & see Oxblood Molly at a practice session for a taster. Musicians and dancers always wanted – no previous experience necessary. Most Sundays at Peasenhall Village Hall but check with Roy on 01728 648901 or Julian 01986 873941.Kelsale Art Group Thurs 7-9pm, Kelsale Village Hall committee room. New members welcome. Call Roger 01728 667037 or Mike 603995.Leiston & District Philatelic Society meet 4th Wed, Leiston United Church Hall, High St, 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome, whether beginners or advanced stamp-collectors. Further info contact the President on 01728 830415 or Secretary on 01394 460901.Point Devis North West Morris & Garland Dancing Thursdays, Blythburgh Village Hall from 8-9.30pm. Open to all abilities. Dancers and musicians welcome. Contact Lin 01728 602465.Quaker Meetings in Leiston 10.30am every Sunday, Quaker Meeting House, Waterloo Avenue, Leiston. Children's class and Simple Lunch every Fourth Sunday.Singaround Kelsale Social Club, 2nd Thurs 8-11pm. All welcome. Join in or just have a drink & watch. Call Mike on 603995 for details.Heritage Coast Dog Training Club every Wed 7.15-8.30pm, Market Hall, Saxmundham. Dogs of all ages; it’s a must for puppies. Run on a voluntary basis. Any enquiries call Denise on 01728 603386.Praise & Worship Evening 1st Sat 7.30pm, Yoxford Village Hall. Great musicians, vibrant singing, all welcome. Contact: Ray/Margaret 01728 602372.Melody Makers Mixed Choir. Rehearsals every Monday 7.30-9pm. Kelsale Village Hall (second Mondays, Main Hall, all others Committee Room). Details from 602822 or

602690. Labour Party, Leiston & District Branch. Meet4th Tuesday at Friends Meeting House, Waterloo Avenue, Leiston, starts at 7.30pm. Visitors and new members welcome. Further information from the Secretary on 01728 833578.Suffolk Coastal Green Party meets monthly, alternately on Thursdays and Sundays. New members especially welcome. Contact coordinator Marie Clark by email to aclark51@tiscali.co.uk or phone 07757 787473, 01728 831515.PASTEL Fun Workshops 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month (10.30am-3.30pm) at the Fromus Centre. For young adults aged 15-25 with a learning disability. Find out more at www.pastel.org.uk or contact Don Tricker at don.tricker@pastel.org.uk or 01728 604944. KT Crafts Craft Fair, Saxmundham Market Hall, 1st Sat, 9-30am-1-30pm. Free entry, refreshments. Call Tina 01728604784. In aid of local charities.Everyman Folk Club Riverside Centre, Gt. Glemham Rd, Stratford St Andrew. 28 September, 8pm. Call 01449 615523 for tickets & membership.Carpet Bowls. Saxmundham Market Hall. Tuesdays 7-9.30pm. New members welcome. Info Frances Maynard 01728 605797 or Lyn Martin 602078.Tai Chi Classes – Thursday mornings in Knodishall Village Hall, 11.15am-12.15pm. Other classes also available. Contact Ali Crawford 01394 411717, ali.crawford@virgin.net for info.Saxmundham Library Art Group. Thursdays 1-4pm Saxmundham Library (new venue). Open to all, any level of experience and any media. An untutored group, bring your own work. Contact Ann Rose 01728 830398. Now only 50p per session.Westleton Village Quilters meet in Westleton Village Hall each Friday from 1-4pm. £12 per term or £1.50 for a single session. For more information contact Ann Bebbington on 01728 648943 or email john@bebbington2.orangehome.co.uk Aldeburgh Art Group. Meets at The Baptist Chapel, Aldeburgh High Street from 1.45-4pm every Tuesday. Open to all, this is a casual, untutored group. Bring your own art. £2 inc. tea and biscuits.Bruisyard Village Hall . Pub nights, every Thurs 7.30pm. Live music. Free admission. Come along for a pint and a chinwag. Pilates every Tuesday in Village Hall 9.30-10.30am. Bruisyard Young People every Wednesday 6-7.30pm. Info contact John Gibb 01728 638912. Kelsale-cum-Carlton W.I. meets 2nd Tuesday, committee room Kelsale Village Hall 7-9pm. New members welcome. Contact Sue Potter on 01728 602177 or Sue Granville-George on 01728 604954.Line Dancing Classes For Beginners. Every Monday, £2.50 per session, Kelsale Village Hall 1-2pm. Just turn up – you will receive a warm welcome. Large free car park across the road.Flea Market/Brocante Yoxford Village Hall, 2nd Sat 9am-1pm. Stalls & refreshments, raising funds for village hall. Call 01728 660213.Sax I.T. Club. Weekly Fromus Centre. Beginners Wed 6-8pm. More at www.saxitclub.org.uk or contact Don Tricker at don.tricker@pastel.org.uk or 01728 604944.Sizewell & Leiston Karate Club meets Tues & Thurs 6pm-8pm. Run for over 25 years! Children, adults, beginners or more experienced. All welcome. Tel. Liz 01728 604827. See www.slkc.co.uk or just turn up.

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Tuesday 24 July to Sunday 26 AugustTheatre In The Forest 2012 - King Lear - Red Rose Chain Film & Theatre Co Rendlesham Forest Centre

Wednesday 1 August Owl pellet dissection 10 am – 4 pm RSPB Minsmere.01728 648281 Also on Wed 8, Wed 15, Wed 22 and Wed 29 August.

Thursday 2 August Summer stroll Start at 10 am (1.5 – 2 hours) RSPB Minsmere Also on Fri 10, Thurs 16, Fri 24 and Thurs 30 August.August Bird ringing demonstration 10 am to 4 pm RSPB Minsmere. Also on Thurs 9, Thurs 16, Thurs 23 and Thurs 30 August.

Friday 3 August Relaxation day Start 10.15.am (about 6 hours) RSPB Minsmere. £40.00 Also on Fri 31 August.

Saturday 4 AugustSouthwold Model Railway Exhibition Sat 4th 1000-1700, Sun 5th 1000-1630 Saint Felix School. £5.00 for adults, £4.00 seniors and children £3.00. Call 01502 476743 or Email waveneyvalleymrc@aol.comAugust Weekend wildlife walk Start at 9.30 am (2.5 - 3 hours) RSPB Minsmere Also on Sat 11, Sun 19 and Sun 26 August.Marie Curie Afternoon Tea 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm RSPB Minsmere £5.00 per person with all proceeds to Marie Curie Cancer Care. Includes free reserve entry during the afternoon. Farmers Market Snape Maltings

Sunday 5 AugustGreat British Vintage Market Snape Maltings 10am to 4pmSuffolk Coast Bike Ride Glemham HallFor full details see: Suffolk Coast Bike Ride or Glemham HallGlemham Hall House ToursDonkey Show Easton Farm Park

Monday 6 AugustGrandees days 10 am – 4 pm RSPB Minsmere. A variety of wildlife watching activities for grandparents to enjoy with their grandchildren. Also Mon 13, Mon 20 and Mon 27 August.

Tuesday 7 August Birdwatching for beginners Start 9.30 am. (2.5 - 3 hours) RSPB Minsmere. Also on Wed 29 August.Minibeasts in woods and ponds 10 am – 4 pm RSPB Minsmere This event also takes place on Tue 14, Tue 21 and Tue 28 August.2012 East Games Easton Farm Park

Friday 10 August to Sunday 12 AugustHalesworth Gig in the Park HalesworthSaturday 11 August Spinning Workshop 10am – 4pm Willowmead Studios, Otley. Also on 18th August. Fabulous flowers Start 10 am (2.5-3 hours) RSPB Minsmere Mysterious Marshes Story Walk Sessions Snape Maltings

Sunday 12 AugustThe Point Devis Morris Dancing Lunchtime The Star Inn, Wenhaston

Monday 13 August Flowers, flies and fingimigigs Start at 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm (30-40 minutes) RSPB Minsmere Also Mon 20 and Mon 27 August.

Tuesday 14 August Dragons, damsels, admirals and ladies Start at 10 am and 1.30 pm each day (2.5 – 3 hours) RSPB Minsmere

Wednesday 15 August Family Fun Day and Teddy Bears Picnic Easton Farm Park

Thursday 16 August to Sunday 19 August Yoxford Arts Festival

Friday 17 August to Monday 20 August Artist in residence: Paul Dyson 10 am to 4 pm RSPB Minsmere. For further details see www.pauldysonart.com

Saturday 18 August Cask-ale Beer & Oyster Festival The Anchor, Walberswick Also Sunday 19th Special Summer Farmers Market Snape Maltings

Saturday 25 AugustMiddleton Village Fete and Comic Dog Show 2pm Bell Meadow, MiddletonHandmade Craft & Food Fayre 10am to 4pm St Michaels Rooms, FramlinghamWalberswick Village Fete 11.30 Fun Dog Show. 2pm Fete Opened by Richard Curtis The Village Hall and Green, Walberswick

Monday 27 AugustGlemham Hall House Tours Glemham HallMagic Monday Easton Farm Park

Tuesday 28 AugustHealth walks Start: 11.00am – 12.30pm RSPB Minsmere

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We’ve been dealing with it for years and creating it since we were born. In our lifetime, we’ve opened the bin more often than we’ve cleaned our teeth. But how many of us have given much thought to it all, where it comes from, how we deal with it and where it goes? Even if you are an active and committed recycler, at this very moment in time can you remember the last thing

you threw in the bin? Was it a receipt, a plastic bag or a bus ticket? Or was it a toilet roll tube or a pair of old socks? Can you remember what you threw away last week or are the memories dead and buried along with the waste itself? Somehow rubbish goes unnoticed, until it comes to Bin Day, when it strikes like a huge smelly monster that nobody really wants to deal with. But it doesn’t need to be like this and the good news is all that’s needed is five minutes here and twenty minutes there to have a rethink. Indeed rethinking rubbish is the first step in your Rubbish Diet and will lay the foundations stones needed for the challenge itself. If you’re going to get down to some serious thinking, the first thing you should do is grab yourself a drink. A glass of wine works well for me, but if it’s a hot cocoa you need, that’s fine too. While you sort out your refreshments, I’d like you to do one small thing. It should only take a few minutes, but it’s a very important step. As you’re pouring your drink, I’d like you to take a good look at the packaging. Then put it back and ask yourself some questions.

• Why did you buy it? Was it for its quality, price, image, ethics or just habit?

• What was the packaging made of? Glass, plastic, cardboard, or aluminium?

• What will you do when it’s finished? Reuse it, recycle it or throw it away?

Answer these questions honestly. Don’t think what you should do, but what you would do on an average day and then ask yourself why? How often do you really think about what you throw away? Even if you’re a keen recycler, do you run on auto pilot and simply toss it in the appropriate bin, or do you fight your conscience and battle with confusion? As you take time to ponder, the one thing that’s guaranteed is that your rubbish is personal. It is unique

to you. It is a snapshot of your character. Have you ever even thought about what your rubbish says about you? If you had a poke around in your neighbour’s bin, you’d be guaranteed to find out far more about them in one bin-rummaging session than you would if you shared a few drinks at Christmas. And have you noticed how much your neighbour throws away? How does it compare to you? Do you even know how much you throw away? Have you ever worked it out? A session in your bins will not only tell if you’re a competent recycler, it could reveal some in-depth knowledge about your life. In one fell swoop, someone could suss out your eating habits, your cooking skills and even your sex life. Where we take a pride in our gardens, homes, or appearance, is it now time to do the same with our rubbish? It’s bad enough that we get rubbish votes in Eurovision. But this is something that we shouldn’t sing and dance about, because the context in which the UK is most definitely a winner, is in the amount of rubbish that’s sent to Landfill. By all accounts we don’t just live in Great Britain, we’re now officially residing in the Dustbin of Europe. The last comparative figures from 2005 were published in 2007, revealing annual landfill usage across Europe. The countries with the highest landfill rates are:

• The UK which dumps around 22.6 million tonnes

• Italy which dumps around 17.6 million tonnes• Spain which dumps around 14.2 million tonnes• France which dumps around 12 million tonnes• Poland which dumps around 8.6 million tonnes

Even though the rubbish being thrown into landfill by Britain has declined since then, the Local Government Association states that European countries have also been drastically cutting the amount they send to landfill, leaving Britain still at the bottom of the rubbish heap…or do I mean the top? Whichever way you look at it, it’s not a good place to be.

Talking RubbishKaren Cannard urges us to think before we use the bin. www.therubbishdiet.co.uk

Karen Cannard is from Suffolk and is an expert in reducing domestic waste

These are edited highlights of the draft minutes for Leiston-cum-Sizewell town council meeting held on 3rd July. Full draft minutes for this meeting are published at www.leistontowncouncil.gov.uk. They

will be corrected and approved at the council meeting on 4th September

Present Councillors: T. E. Hodgson (chair), D. E. Bailey, R. Bailey, D.R. Boast, A. M. Cooper, R. J. Geater, Mrs S. M. Geater, C. S. Ginger, T. J. Hawkins, W.H. Howard, J. N. Last, Mrs A.V. Nunn, Mrs J. SparrowApologies: Cllr Parker and Cllr Nunn.Code of Conduct. The Clerk informed members that the new Code of Conduct, proposed in last year’s Localism Act, was due to come into legislation on 1st July and, as soon as possible after that date, all Councils had to adopt a new code based on the principals in the Act. SALC had kindly co-ordinated a Suffolk wide code that all Principal and Town and Parish Councils could consider adopting to give uniformity across the County. This would also make it easier for the Standards Panel to adjudicate on any issues that were reported. Members agreed that the Suffolk code was suitable and fit for purpose so, on a proposition from Cllr Howard seconded by Cllr Ginger it was agreed to adopt the Suffolk Local Code of Conduct for Members forthwith. The Clerk explained that the new register of interest forms were going to be electronically filled in online by each individual member (details to follow) and that they would be held on the Suffolk Coastal website and available online for public viewing with a link to Leiston Councillors from our own website. Cllr Ginger requested, and all agreed, that an item be put on future agendas for declarations of interest at the beginning of the meeting.Committee Meetings. Members noted the immediate timetable for meetings and asked that one be organised for the Newsletter editorial team and the Personnel Committee. It was hoped that a schedule for the next year could be worked on soon.Allotments. Cllr Cooper reported back on the Committee’s tour of inspection of Valley Road Allotments carried out the previous day. The Committee had identified 18 plots that needed various degrees of attention to make them acceptable and also noted that the periphery of many plots were scruffy and overgrown. It was felt that, certainly along the main walkways through the allotments, the Council should take responsibility for keeping them neat and tidy. Many allotment holders do look after the areas around their plots (as they do on Haylings Road allotments) but the majority do not. There were issues with the increasing number of plots who were putting in small

hardstandings on their plots to park on when they attended their plots. This was thought to be unacceptable. It was agreed to look at a copy of the current rules and discuss proposed amendments at a Committee meeting before meeting with the Allotment Association later in the year. The Clerk was directed to get on top of the other issues and write the appropriate letters.Finance. a.) Accounts for Payment. It was proposed by Cllr Ginger, seconded by Cllr Cooper and agreed that accounts presented in the sum of £8,867.65p along with £9,602.82p paid since the last meeting be approved for payment. b) Budget considerations. Members noted the increased level of the General Reserve and the Clerks invitation to consider placing various sums into earmarked reserves to top them up faster than the yearly precept allows. This invitation was declined with members aware that there were various pressing issues that might need sudden injections of funds in the near future and were pleased to be able to have the leeway to do so. c) Community Centre fence. On a proposition from Cllr Howard, seconded by Cllr Ginger, it was agreed to take up the quote to replace the rear fence of the Community Centre of £3,800 as this sum had been precepted specifically for that project. Members noted the other quotations for a fence along the western boundary of the Community Centre, the SE corner of the Victory Road Recreation Ground and a panel by the SW entrance and discussed the merits of each. It was agreed on separate votes for each to undertake the three projects and to release £3,300 from the General Reserve to do so. d) St Margarets Crescent verge strengthening. Members were sorry that the bid to Flagship to help with this project had been unsuccessful but were keen to see the area sorted out once and for all. With the County being unable to help and the County Councillor having spent this year’s Quality of Life budget in advance last year to do the Seaward Avenue verges it was proposed by Cllr Ginger, seconded by Cllr Mrs Nunn and agreed that £1,600 be released from General Reserves to add to the sum precepted for this project to allow it all to be completed.Planning Matters. a.) C12/1221/ - Erection of single-storey extension and two storey side extension at 12 Haylings Grove, Leiston. RECOMMEND APPROVAL During the above item Cllr Hawkins abstained. b.) C12/1319 – Erection of Emergency Response Centre to serve Sizewell B Station together with ancillary structures, replacement hardstanding and landscaping at Sizewell Halt, King Georges Avenue, Leiston. Members understood the need for this project but many were still of the opinion, given at the recent consultation on this project, that it was in the wrong place and would compromise the site for the possible

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future build of Sizewell C. There did not seem to be any cohesion within EDF for Sizewell B and Sizewell C to work together on this to ensure the railhead was left fit for purpose for a future construction project. It was felt that there were other sites available, that the building as planned would be a significant visual intrusion and that this should be looked at again. 6 voted for refusal, 4 against with 2 abstentions. RECOMMEND REFUSAL c.) C12/1325 – Submission of details pursuant to planning permission and variations to construction programme for Sizewell B Dry Fuel Store at Sizewell B, Sizewell, Leiston. The Clerk explained that, from what he could gather, the documents and submissions were to explain a small change in design and an extension of works from 52 weeks to 104 weeks to deal with the footings etc. that had to be dug out and replaced. This also involved an increase in HGV movements from 2,600 to over 6,000 (albeit over a longer timespan.) Members felt that there needed to be a clearer explanation of what was being asked for/proposed and asked the Clerk to contact EDF to see if someone could come and explain the project to them. The Clerk was also asked to request a sum of money to allow the Council to do a critique of the proposals. POSTPONED d.) Neighbourhood Plan. Members detailed the areas and issues that they felt needed to be included into the work programme that the team taking forward the Parish Neighbourhood Plan should look at. It was a long and comprehensive list, which will be available with these minutes in due course as the Clerk draws together the document informing the District Council of our intentions. Members then looked at the Terms of Reference for the Neighbourhood Planning Team and Cllr Cooper was elected to represent the District Council on the team. Members then had a brief look at the Project Plan County Matters. Highways. Members noted that Cllr Smith was looking for funds for a project to relieve the flooding at the junction of Sylvester Road and King George Avenue although this needed further work – he would also look at the Heath View situation again too. Cllr Cooper asked that the path from Sylvester Road to the Primary School gets weeded.Correspondence a.) CYDS. This was an emergency agenda item as Cllr Cooper wished to inform members of the failure of CYDS to win a further 5 years funding from the Big Lottery Fund. The centre was in imminent danger of issuing redundancy notices within a week and closing the doors at the end of August. Members enquired whether there was any hope of gaining core funding from other sources for the future? Cllr Cooper thought that there may be some fund granting agencies that could help but the centre needed some breathing space to apply and pursue other funding routes. There was a letter on the table from the Chairman of CYDS which listed all the work that CYDS does in the town and the number of our young people that benefit from it.

Cllr Cooper explained that it cost £5,500 a month to run the operation. Members were hugely supportive of the work that CYDS have done over many years now (and still do) and discussed the possibility of granting an emergency grant to CYDS to give them 3 months breathing space to be able to secure their future. They agreed that they could not take on the overall running costs for the centre so hoped that the 3 month extension was enough. On a proposition from Cllr Ginger, seconded by Cllr Mrs Nunn it was agreed to grant CYDS £16,750 forthwith to fund their operation until the end of November. The money would be drawn from the General Reserve. During the above item Cllr Cooper declared an interest, remained in the room to answer questions but left the room for the discussion on grant aid. b.) Orchard Road. Members had sympathy with Mr Skelcher’s request to try and get one of the Principal Councils to take responsibility for the state of Orchard Road, in his case the Planning Authority for allowing houses to be built at the end of the road. Members noted that there were houses there before those and that each subsequent application had always been judged on its merits of access to Orchard Road and the precedence that had been set. Members had always commented on the poor junction formed onto Kings Road from Orchard Road in their responses but there was nothing that could be done. It was unfortunate that no ownership could be found for the road. c.) Kidz Mix. Members noted the activities of the after School Club “Kidz Mix” and, on a proposition from Cllr Howard, seconded by Cllr Ginger agreed to grant them £50 toward buying some equipment. d.) Youth Club. Members were pleased to see that the Youth Club was doing well and was on target to match their submitted budget. Members noted that £14,000 had been precepted to support the Club for this year so, on a proposition from Cllr Howard, seconded by Cllr Cooper, it was agreed to release £7,000 for this half year. It was noted that contingencies may have to be covered when the details of the proposed move to the Middle School site become clearer.The meeting finished at 10.30 pm.

Highlights from the minutes of Saxmundham town council held on Monday 11th June 2012 in the market hall at 7:15pm. A full version of these minutes is available at http://saxmundham.org Saxmundham News publishes draft minutes from the most recent meeting of the council.Present: Councillors: Mrs M Andrews, Sir. P Batho Chairman, J.Cassels, J. Fisher, K. Howe, Mrs Sculley, D. Tricker, Ms C Trotter-LangloisIn attendance: Mrs M. Gallop, Clerk to the Council, Mr David Gallagher, Head of Commercial Partnerships & Strategic Commissioning SCDC, PCSO Thora Taylor, 7 members of the public Apologies: G Cooke, holiday, Mrs Damiral-White, illness. Public Forum: Extreme disappointment was expressed about the lack of a donation from the Town Council this year to the Adventure Playground who constantly fundraise themselves. The playground is used by all ages within the town and surrounding villages and they felt they had been let down by the Town Council for the lack of support. A resident from Southwood Close complained about the level of noise from Tesco car park with delivery vehicles, exhausts, and doors slamming. Tesco do not have a fence around the site to help reduce the noise level and now wish to increase the times for delivery. The store is extremely close to housing and within a conservation site. Cllr Mrs Andrews declared an interest as a member of the Suffolk Coastal District Council planning committee. The present times have already been contravened when a lorry arrived earlier than the agreed time on the 27th May. Refrigerated vehicles bringing fresh produce to Tesco cause the most problems particularly when the diesel is left running. Mr David Gallagher, Head of Commercial Partnerships & Strategic Commissioning had kindly attended the meeting to respond to any queries regarding the finalisation of the purchase of Fromus Square. Unfortunately SCDC have been unsuccessful in their lengthy attempts to purchase two parcels of land within Fromus Square. The Town Clerk questioned the importance of this aspect and advised she had not received up to date information or a copy of the outline area in question. She also expressed her concern as to the siting of the War Memorial if Waitrose wish to extend the business more into Fromus Square because we are unsure where the boundary is between Waitrose land and SCDC land. Mr Gallagher produced a dossier for the Clerk to photocopy. If the Town Council decide to take over the ownership of Fromus Square SCDC would pay for the full costs of maintenance during the first year but request a share of costs during years 2 and 3 with the Town Council totally responsible in year 4. Cllr Fisher had seen plans of land registered as part of the White Hart property and suggested they will need to be compared with the documents produced by SCDC solicitors. Mr Gallagher kindly agreed to source more information on this project and will meet up with Cllr Fisher and the Clerk when he has all the material to hand.Declarations of interest: Cllr Tricker declared an interest in the Market Hall as a volunteer director of the local social enterprise, The Saxmundham & District Community Interest Company, who are now managing the Fromus Centre, on behalf of Suffolk County Council. Cllr Mrs Andrews declared a personal interest in B192, extended hours of deliveries for Tesco. Cllr Sir Peter declared a pecuniary interest in planning application C12 1123, land to the west of 56 – 80 Mayflower Avenue, Saxmundham and requested that the planning applications be discussed at the end of the meeting to enable him to leave.Correspondence: a.) SCC Rights of Way Changes and additions to waiting and loading restrictions in Saxmundham b.) Joss Shove Tollgate Cottage, North Entrance, Saxmundham – Proposed shared pedestrian/cycle path Low Road to Brook Farm Road – Cllr Mrs Andrews to drive to the area and assess

the situation. c.) Home – Start Invite to AGM at Woodbridge to be followed by afternoon tea 16th July at 1.30pm – Councillors to advise the Clerk if they wish to attend. d.) SAVVY update plus event at Sax Primary School on Thursday 21st June 7.30pm – would the Town Council like a table top there? – sharing information around local youth provision and to identify what is and what is not available. Councillors encouraged to attend this and had previously been given information by Daye Goddard about this event. f.) SALC Suffolk Code of Conduct and the registration and disclosure of interests – new regime. It is anticipated that a new regime will apply from 1st July and the Town Council will be required to adopt a code of conduct which differs from the current model. There will also be a new register of interests for councillors which will require the registration of both the interests of the councillor and the partner/spouse they live with. The interest recorded will reflect those of a pecuniary and non-pecuniary nature. The new Code of Conduct will need to be adopted at the July meeting. g.) Clive Pink, Environmental – New Tesco store – current time restrictions considerations h.) Colin Sweeney – Review of housing services within Suffolk Coastal i.) Chairman Radio Castle Community Radio – invitation for a private visit to the station j.) Paul Watts Praise was given to Cllr Howe and his team for the Jubilee events but he felt it necessary to express his disappointment that some Councillors did not attend. k.) Daye Goddard Youth Matters Daye Goddard had circulated an article on youth matters requesting promotion of an event to invite residents along to an information evening to find out more about ideas for getting local young people more involved in the community and sparking their interest for trying something new. Thursday 21st June at Saxmundham Primary School 7.30pm.Chairman’s & town clerk’s announcements:The Clerk reminded everyone that her computer had broken down and access to emails was limited for the next few days.Finance report:To end May 2012 – Cllr Mrs Sculley proposed these as correct, seconded by Cllr Fisher. Unanimously agreed. Motion carried.Saxmundham town plan: After consultation with Suffolk Acre we have submitted a bid for funding from Awards for All; the success or otherwise of which we will learn towards the end of July. Meanwhile we are planning a weekly, morning, drop in surgery in the town centre The survey/questionnaire is likely to be published/distributed in October. Currently we are considering 3 questionnaires: Residents, Young People and Business. To aid this we need to purchase software from Suffolk Acre We have two choices, either to virtually stop now and wait for the outcome of the A4A bid and, if we are successful, the arrival of the monies or to continue with the job with which we have been charged by the Town Council showing the confidence that we feel not only in the need but also the rightness of this project. We would ask the Town Council to consider additional funding to cover these interim on-going costs. (up to £250.00) The meeting was closed to enable Cllr Tricker advise the following:- The group were up and running and Cllr Tricker felt that the three Councillors involved should now withdraw from the meetings although he expressed his wish to read and comment on the questionnaires before they were circulated. The meeting re-opened. The Town Council thought it was felt necessary to retain two members from the Town Council on the Town Plan Committee and as Cllr Cassels was happy to step down it was unanimously agreed for Cllrs Howe and Tricker to remain on the committee. Sizewell parishes liasion group: Cllr Mrs Andrews gave a lengthy report on this. She had met a representative from the West Somerset District Council, Mr Chris Morgan, at Theberton Village Hall who gave his experience in dealing with EDF. Cllr Tricker questioned the £30million received at Hinkley and what the money went towards. Cllr Fisher

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reported that EDF are advising that we will not get anywhere near that amount and it will be mainly localised to the immediate area of the power station. We should not expect to get a by- pass – even Hinkley are still waiting for this to be done.Large employment opportunities were grossly exaggerated. A large number of residents at Hinkley Point are elderly resulting in them living close to a building site for the remainder of their lives. Ongoing issue with transport problems. By pass essential but building has not begun yet. Paramount to look at road infrastructure before anything else. If the new build at Sizewell is to go ahead road proposals need to be put in place immediately. No assistance from the Government. Hinkley Point is the flagship for nuclear stations whereas Sizewell is not.There are 5000 traffic movements everyday at Hinkley but they have the M5 and we only have the A12. There is no motorway in this part of Suffolk and transporting equipment, tools and people to the area will cause major problems on our already crowded unsuitable roads. Transportation could be done by rail. It is unlikely to be done by sea as Sizewell is very shallow and large ships could not berth. The idea of obtaining a by pass for the four villages that has been ongoing for a number of years is very unlikelyGrit bins: The clerk had received eleven requests for grit bins but lorries supplying the grit need to have accessible areas. It was unanimously agreed that Cllrs Fisher, Howe, and Ms Trotter-Langlois would form a committee and suggest a set criteria for deciding where the grit bins should be placed at a cost of around £180 per bin and report back to the Council next month.Litter and dog mess: A litter pick had been carried out recently and it was discovered that the town was much improved from last year although there is an ongoing problem around the play areas. The Clerk will request the bin at Chantry Road play are be moved nearer to Chantry Road rather than its present position on a slope. Cllr Cassels will investigate this situation and report back next month.Amended proposals regarding delivery times for Tesco:Current times for deliveries for heavy goods are 8am to 8pm – proposal to change to 7am – 8pm. Proposal for light vehicles to be extended from 8am to 6.30am Tesco opens its doors for customers at 8am and they need delivery of their food earlier to ensure it’s on the shelves for purchase before the doors are opened. Negotiation will be sought to ascertain whether the reversing sound on the trucks could be switched off. The meeting was closed to enable the public to give their opinion.* Meeting re-opened. The noise from the diesel refrigeration boxes is deafening for residents nearby particularly as there is no soundproofing around the area where the vehicles are waiting and lining up to deliver. Any decision that is made at present will be a pre-application response before the planning department send us the official documents for consideration.Cllr Tricker proposed that we agree in principle to the increase in delivery hours with the following provisos:1. Reversing sound is switched off and not used,2. Engines are not left idling,3. Create a barrier wall at the back of Tesco’s extending it across the back of the car park to reduce the noise of lorries waiting to enter the delivery bay and moving around. Seconded by Cllr Fisher. Cllr Mrs Andrews did not vote because she is a member of the Development Control Committee at Suffolk Coastal District Council which will eventually make the decision on this matter. The remaining Councillors unanimously agreed. Motion carried.Storage facilities. Cllr Howe thought the Town Council should consider renting a lock- up as there is insufficient room for the increasing amount of equipment owned by the Council. Various areas such as behind the stage and some space above the lavatories should be used for archives only and not equipment as the Clerk needs availability to them at all times Cllr Sir Peter advised everyone to give this subject serious consideration. Agenda item next month.Olympic torch. Cllr Mrs Andrews advised that there will be a further meeting to discuss finalisation of plans on Monday

week. There will be around 1000 children coming to Saxmundham on the day but it will not be a school day off – they will have to return after the torch has passed through the town. Leiston and Framlingham children will arrive by coach or mini bus, and pupils from Saxmundham and Benhall schools will walk. There will be no barriers around the pavements and the roads are too narrow to take barriers. The procession of the torch will provide a rolling road block. There will be a jazz band on the forecourt from Framlingham College and there will be burger/hot dog and ice cream stalls in Fromus Square. Official marshals will be provided and a lady who has taken part in previous Olympics will be attending from Framlingham bringing her medals for anyone who would like to see them. The Middle School are making their own torches and are having a competition to choose the best one made. The next issue of Saxmundham News will provide information with a map on the Olympic Torch parade.Reports from representatives of various committees. Cllr Ms Trotter-Langlois thanked those who had attended the table top sale on Saturday for SAVVY - £98.89 was raised. Cllr Cassels advised that the sharing of skills at Greener Sax had been well attended. Cllr Howe advised he had been to a meeting of the Business Association earlier in the evening and was informed that the Portas Pilot bid was not successful but they will re-apply. The Manager from Tesco had been present and advised that the three units next to the store will be taken up by the Horse Charity Shop, Costa Coffee and a Betting Shop. Cllr Tricker advised that SADCIC are holding an open/fun day at the Fromus Centre from 11.30am-3.30pm on Saturday 7th July. There will be a variety of activities with a bar serving beer, wine and Pimms, with coffee and cakes available. Colonel Warren who was the Chairman of SADCIC will be removed as a Director when the company report is filed.Multi Sports Court -Cllr Ms C Trotter-Langlois had circulated possible plans for a multi sport court and requested the Councillors consider the possibility of it being sited alongside the proposed skate park on the Memorial Field in Rendham Road. Further information will be provided in the near future. Agenda item in July. The funding application will need to be applied for by early next year as the closing date is in June.There is disquiet over the usage of the Scout Hut on the Memorial Field. Daye Goddard has written to the new leader of the Scouts requesting use of the facilities for the positive activities which take place on the Memorial Field during the summer. The Scouts have stated that there is no availability for additional use of the hut as there is no extra capacity beyond Scouts/Brownies and Guides. The Scouts pay a peppercorn rent for having their Scout Hut on the Memorial Field. The Town Council Chairman, Cllr Sir Peter, will compile a letter for the Town Clerk to send to the leader of the Scouts regarding the apparent unwillingness to allow other groups access to the facilities.Cllr Sir Peter left the meeting as he had declared a pecuniary interest in the planning application C12 1123.Planning applications: Cllr Fisher was appointed to chair this. C12 1028 Ipswich Building Society 10 High Street, Saxmundham Conversion of flat to two one bed roomed flats (renewal of planning permission C07 1971The members supported this.C12 1029 Ipswich Building Society 10 High St. Saxmundham. Alterations & additions to include conversion of existing flat to form two one-bedroom flats along with fire & acoustic separation works, (renewal of expired listed building consent C07 1972.The members supported this applicationC12 1123 Christchurch Property Co Ltd Land west of 56 to 80 Mayflower Avenue, Saxmundham Outline planning permission for up to 20 dwellings on a 1.5 acre site. The members objected to this on the grounds of lack of infrastructure and concern over the wildlife.Date of next meeting: 9th July 2012Meeting closed at 10.30pm

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ACROSS1 City of ancestral suffering (9)6 Evasive about son being comfortable (4)9 Sue assumes two fellows in charge to be enough (7)

10 Disrupted most of literary film preview (7)11 Blades appearing when people have a row (4)12 Note lack of talk about one displaying toughness

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