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Rumburgh & St. Michael Newsletters

Editor:  email Sange

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15th June 2025

It seems ages since I last sent out an email so a few things to tell you about.  Going back to May….

Thursday 8th May – VE Day. “ The community came together at Rumburgh Buck for an afternoon tea donated by The Buck and lots of very lovely cakes from various people around the villages.  Just over 60 people attended, lots of singing and even dancing took place, it was a lovely fun afternoon enjoyed by all.  Funds raised reached £500 which was donated to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity , also known as the Soldiers’, Sailors’, and Airmen’s Families Association, is a UK charity that provides trusted support to serving men and women and veterans from the British Armed Forces and their families or dependents. Anyone who is currently serving or has ever served in the Royal navy, British Army or Royal Air Force and their families, both regulars and reserves , is eligible for their help”. – Stella.
 

Saturday 31st May.” Thank you to all who were able to come to the concert given by young professional singers, The Montsagur Quartet.  We are already planning the next concert, for later in the year, and in excess of £780 was made to add to restoration funds for Rumburgh Church, which was absolutely built to be sung in, all those years ago.  Thanks again to everyone”: Jo and Alex.
 

Moving into June, after the end of this month Cutlers Hill are no longer delivering prescriptions to the Rumburgh Buck.  There are a couple of alternatives, they can be collected, they can be delivered by Royal Mail and they can also be delivered for a charge by Cutlers Hill. I forgot to ask if they can be collected at Boots…
 

I expect many of you will have seen the road closure for New Road ( some satnavs still think part of this is called Banks Lane) It will be closed on Monday June 16th for 9 weeks. Essex and Suffolk Water apologise for any inconvenience. Their number is 0345 782 0999.  There is also a sign in Mill Road with lots of painted lines, where I guess they might also be working.
 

On to something more cheerful, for those of you who like to watch the cricket being played on the Rumburgh ground, the next home match is on Wednesday 18th June, starting at 6pm( ish.)
 

Thursday June 19th is the next community coffee morning held in Rumburgh village hall. 10:30 am – 12 noon.  All welcome.
 

     8) The next meeting for the History Club on Thursday 26th is “Ravishing Rood Screens” by Dave Steward starting at 7:30pm after the AGM which begins at 7:00pm at St. Margaret South Elmham Village Hall IP20 0PN.    Everyone  is most welcome,    you do not have to be a member to attend. £3 on the door, £1 for members which includes refreshments.

 

The Church (St. Margaret SE) is having a Classic Vehicle Day on Saturday 21st June, 10 – 4pm.  Classic cars, tractors and motorbikes. Bar, BBQ, refreshment tent with delicious homemade cakes and savouries. Hamper raffle, stalls and games.  All this is being held on Philip Kidner’s meadow, IP20 0PJ. Signposted from the Church.

Sange

 

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21st May 2025

Dear All,

A message from Eagles Vets.   After a shaky start with the weather, the Rumburgh fete was again a great success. We had so much fun with the dog show raising £96 for the fete.  Three classes are a firm favourite which are: handsome hound, prettiest bitch and young handler with over 15 entries per class.  We look forward to seeing your furry friends next year.

Thank you x 2.

I would like to thank everyone who kindly gave donations, made cakes, sausage rolls etc. in aid of Rumburgh Church.  Thanks to Chrissy and Evelyn who helped and supported me on May day. Also to my family that put the covers up on the day to make it all possible. With all your help £715 was raised. - Pam Harris. P.s. Someone kindly left a square cake tin with blue clips round the edge just before May Day. I don't know who this was, but would you like it back?  

There was also a cake tin left in the tea tent, Pam Fenner is waiting to return this.

Sange

 

Hello  everyone,

Hope you’ve all recovered from last week’s activities , both the May Day Fete and the VE celebrations.  I left for France two days after the Fete so missed the VE celebrations organised by Stella at the Buck.  No doubt they were a great success, as was the May Day Fete.

 Many many thanks go to all the village stall holders who worked very hard behind the scenes preparing the stalls for the big day; the Raffle, Tombola , the BBQ  , the Plant  stall , the Book stall and especially the Children’s games which attracted many and created a lot of hilarity.

Thank also to Paul Watkin for providing the Maypole  without which it wouldn’t be Rumburgh Fete, and to Michael Dines who nobly manned the PA and kept us informed of the programme.

Also many many thanks  to the  other helpers at the entrance gates ,the  site builders and those who transported all the plants and other essential equipment , not forgetting Stuart who held  it all together.

One final huge thanks to everyone who supplied the refreshment tent with delicious cakes ,sausage rolls and gluten free bakes, and to the helpers serving the refreshments and doing sterling work battling with the hot water boilers!! Also to Gill, who manned the  cash  desk with some help  from Annie.

 

Without the involvement of all the many willing volunteers, Rumburgh May Day Fete would not have been so  successful. Long may it continue! -

Josie

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15th April 2025

3 Diary Dates for you.

1) Community coffee morning in Rumburgh and St. Michael village hall, Thursday 17th April. 10:30 – 12 noon, all welcome.

2) Hopefully you received  the May Day poster for May 5th. Although the First Responders have disbanded, they will still be there with their usual fantastic wheelbarrow raffle.

3) Saturday May 31st The Montségur Quartet at Rumburgh Church. 

The Montségur Quartet, a group of young professional singers studying at London conservatoires, will be presenting a programme of a cappella choral and consort music from the 15th to the 20th centuries. Classics from Byrd to the Beatles will be featured alongside many more works in a wonderful springtime concert on Saturday 31st May, 7.30pm at the historic Priory Church of St Michael and St Felix, Rumburgh IP19 0NJ. Tickets £15 on the door. Interval refreshments included. Proceeds to the Church restoration fund.

As everyone says these days, “ Enjoy”,  
Sange and Steve.

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6th January 2025

Dear All,

Happy New Year to everyone.

1) Please find attached the service rota for churches in The Saints.

2) I expect some of you have heard that Mum passed away at home on 12/12/24.  The funeral is this Thursday 9^th January, at Waveney memorial and cremation park at 12 noon. All welcome.

Donations in memory of Joy to National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society can be sent via the much loved website https://kathleenjoybaldwin.muchloved.com/  Thank you,” Kate Cornthwaite.  Kjc.11@aol.com

3) Just to remind you that Lisa has her usual free baby trees available, through the Woodland Trust. Including oak, hornbeam, field maple, crab apple, wild cherry, horse chestnut and black poplar and hedging types, hawthorn, hazel, dogwood, guilder rose and spindle. Lisa also has a few grafted apple trees on vigorous rootstocks.  Please email Lisa on klmgsfamily4@gmail.com or text 07905 362 604  if you would like any.

4)  The next whist session at Rumburgh village hall is on Saturday 11^th January, 7:00pm start. RSVP in case we need to cancel.

5) The  next community coffee morning  at Rumburgh village hall, will be on  January Thursday 16^th . Usual time, 10:30 am – noon. All welcome.

6) The proposed chat/coffee morning at the beginning of February  to discuss  things for Rumburgh has been postponed.

 

News for February.

7) Mobile library will return to Rumburgh on Wednesday 19^th February 3:40pm – 3:55 pm and then every 4 weeks. This time the library will be in Rumburgh village hall car park.

8) At the coffee morning  on Thursday 20^th February Amy from the Halesworth Community Policing Team will be visiting from 10:30 – 11:30. Amy will be offering UV Marking for Bikes and property (FREE) of course and other crime prevention information as above.

9) And very important info…..  The Clockhouse on the pier at Southwold is closing today until the end of the month for refurbishment. The Boardwalk restaurant will be open for coffee instead.

Take care, keep warm and dry, Sange and Steve.

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26th October 2024

Dear All,

1) Very many thanks to all who helped make our Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning a success.

We were very grateful for the cakes/donations/raffle prizes/ help setting up the room and putting it straight afterwards and of course advertising the event for us.

So far £461 00 has been raised which includes sales from several jars of honey kindly donated by John Symes and £91 from people unable to join us.  We couldn't  have done it without you.  A huge thank you to everyone.  - Sange

2) On behalf of Rumburgh Church I would like to thank all who decorated it and gave fruit and vegetables for the Harvest Festival. The produce was warmly welcome by the staff for the residents in Beech House, Halesworth. - Pam Harris.

Take care,  Sange and Steve.

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25th September 2024

Dear All,

 

I have some more info and some diary dates for you all.

 

Firstly though, as requested... Just a reminder to please pick up after your dog/dogs.  There are 5 dog waste bins in Rumburgh.  1) By the cricket pitch. 2) At the junction of  The Street and  Mill Road, 3)  At the junction of Malt Office lane and Mill Road. 4) By the large gate at the allotments and opposite the campsite. 5) Half way up The Street by the foot bridge.  If you have a holiday let/visitors with dogs please let them know where the bins are. - thank you.

 

2) Pier Avenue in Southwold will be closed on 30/09/24 - 02/10/24 from the main road down as far as Marlborough Avenue for Resurfacing Works.

 

3) Whist is returning for the winter months in Rumburgh Village Hall on the second Saturday in the months. Oct 12th. November 8th, December 14th, January 11th, February 8th and March 8th.  Doors open from 6:30pm ready to start at 7pm. Entrance still £3. Light refreshments provided and of course the usual raffle.

 

4) The October Community Coffee Morning on Thursday October 17th in Rumburgh village hall will be in aid of Macmillan. There will be books, puzzles, a raffle, hopefully plants and  delicious cakes.  All donations of plants and cakes welcome, we have plenty of books and puzzles!!    I have already been given donations from people unable to join us at the coffee morning.  If you would rather do this, please pop any donations in an envelope and through our letter box at 4, Whyteway, Rumburgh. IP19 0PE.  Many thanks.

 

5) Also on Thursday 17th, Rumburgh Village Hall will be holding the A.G.M.  More details re time etc. nearer the date.

 

6) Looking ahead into November, the annual quiz in aid of Rumburgh Church will be held in Rumburgh Village Hall on the third Saturday as usual, which will be 16th. Please phone Pam Harris on 01986 781 220 to book your place or table.  Teams of 6 per table.

 

7) Really advance notice, The coffee morning in Rumburgh is always the 2nd Thursday so it isn't too near Christmas.

 

8) And finally, please don't forget the dance on New Year's Eve in Rumburgh Village Hall.  Tickets £20 per person in advance only. The band as last year will be Bits and Pieces.  I have some names already, please let me or Chris Campbell know if you can join us.

 

I have an awful feeling I have forgotten something.  No doubt I will remember as soon as I have sent this out!!

 

Take care,  Sange and Steve.

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10th September 2024

Dear All,

Some more info for you.....

1) Just to clarify, The Rumburgh Buck is still open for meals every Sunday lunchtime.

2) Saturday 14th September from 9-5 is the annual Suffolk Churches 'Ride and Stride' for sponsored cyclists and walkers to raise money for the Historic Churches Trust. Money raised goes to grants for repair and restoration and volunteers will be in the churches signing sponsorship forms.  Please take care on the lane with extra cyclists travelling between churches. I will be in Rumburgh Church between 12 - 1, please come and say hello.- Sange.

3) Friday 20th September 10am - 12 pm, Macmillan Coffee Morning in Wissett Village hall. Delicious cakes, raffle and stalls. Contact: Kathleen Witherby. 01986 873 339

4) Thursday 19th September 10:30 am - 12 noon, Community Coffee Morning in Rumburgh Village Hall. IP19 0JD

4)Thursday 26th September 7:30pm South Elmham and District Local History Group ' How Suffolk acquired its own Diocese, Bishop and Cathedral by Roy Tricker. At St. Margaret South Elmham Village Hall, IP20 0PJ.Contact: Please see attached poster for more info or contact: Sue 01986 782 244. www.southelmhamanddistrictlhg.onesuffolk.net

Take care,

Sange and Steve

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7th September 2024

Dear All,

1) A warning, There is a panic button scam going round.  The caller tries to get you to change your panic button and give bank details for a new one.  BT have said this is definitely  a scam.

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30th July 2024

1)  Charity cricket event at Rumburgh

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18th June 2024

Dear All,

Please see latest newsletter with various bits of info for you.

1)  May Day result -although there may be a slight adjustment to this but as it stands we made £3,700 at this year's fete.  This is a record and up by £900 on last year. This was probably helped by there being 10% more people attending.

2)  Please see attached poster.

3) A request from Tony Goldson.  "Since Christmas donations have reduced for the Halesworth and surrounding Food bank and Larder.  Donations from Rumburgh and surrounding villages has reduced dramatically. I have 3 or 4 donations a week and these are really appreciated, but we need more.  So please give a little and help support those people who are really struggling at this time.  Every donation however small is used and appreciated."  The Food bank drop off in Rumburgh is at Tony's house, Blything View, The Street,  IP19 0NN  Thanks in advance.

4) Cricket - 2 games so far.  Halesworth Pumas started with two games called off.  One weather based, the other, an away game due to facilities being damaged by the weather.  Frustrating, but the club moves forward.  Friday saw the "Rum old boys" hit an astounding 173 against the pumas team who came short by just 20 runs (and one player, with a late call off and no time to replace)  Wednesday 12th however saw a brighter outcome, pumas captained by Billy Scriven and Rob Ling took Thorpness to task, a delightful batting saw 147 runs registered in the innings of 20 overs, 3 players retiring.  The next home game at Rumburgh is on Friday 21st June 6pm.  You are most welcome to watch the game,  with or without liquid refreshments.

5) Just a reminder there will be a coffee morning in Rumburgh Village Hall on Thursday 20th June.  Usual time 10:30 - 12:00 noon.

All welcome, a good chance to catch up with friends and or make new ones. There are always plenty of cakes, and  a box of Rumburgh recipes has been found and available to purchase at £2  each.

Have a good weekend, Let's hope it isn't too wet! 

Sange and Steve.

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15th May 2024

Dear All,  A reminder that the Community Coffee Morning is this Thursday in Rumburgh Village Hall.  Usual time, 10:30 - 12:00.  where you can browse any books that weren't sold at the fete and exchange views on the fete, plus the usual good coffee, cakes and conversation.

 

Helen Gordon has written a good report of the fete on Facebook.  This is a report for those not on Facebook.

 

What a splendid day was had by all last Monday at the Fete, with many of the villagers involved in some way .  Congratulations to all who contributed to the success; we made a record amount for the insurance premium for the hall and its many activities; the precise figure we will know later once all the fees and expenses have been included.

 

Thanks must first go to the ground team, led by Stuart, who transported all the tents and hardware to and from the village hall and arranged for services, water and power from surrounding houses, the PA system plus meat for the BBQ.

Next, a huge thank you to the BBQ team who worked almost non-stop to satisfy the huge queues that suddenly appeared once the cooking smell wafted over the Pleasure Ground.

 

Also many thanks to the stall holders, who spent hours preparing items for the big day, and also made record takings.  As always the Plant, Raffle and Tombola stall were extremely popular with the tombola selling out by 12:30.  The Raffle stall, led by Helen and her team, had a steady stream of eager buyers all day hoping to buy the lucky ticket to win one or more of the very generous prizes donated by local businesses.  Thanks to Winky who helped with the collection of books, plants and puzzles in the morning, helped on the puzzle stall day and then returned left over books, puzzles and other things.  It was a great help.

 

The refreshment tent was very busy all day and made record amount in takings.  Many thanks to the helper servers and army of home bakers who turned up with tasty savouries; wonderful cakes and cupcakes; flapjacks and even gluten-free cakes.  The constant demand for liquid refreshment was met by Charlotte, Ali PJ, Pam F, Lorna and Hetty.  The village hall trustees were delighted last year to have a large refreshment tent gifted by John Symes and it was an ideal place for visitors to sit and enjoy their teas.

 

The very welcome addition of the dog show in the last two years, has made a tremendous difference to the numbers coming to the fete, making it a great attraction and an enjoyable event for the whole family. Many thanks to Angela Kingham of Eagle Vets for organising and managing it.  Other thanks must go to the First Responders who fulfil a very important and vital role in the village and surrounding area and also to the Bowls Club for running the highly competitive Boules competition.

 

Finally, the Village Fete has been a tradition in Rumburgh for many years, thanks to 'Mr Maypole' Paul Watkin, and to the Kitchen Band for the accompanying music. The Fete would not be complete without the Rumburgh Morris performing their traditional dances.

 

Josie Dutton,

On behalf of Village Hall Trustee.

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13th May 2024

Dear All,

1,  What a successful May Day we had on Bank Holiday Monday In Rumburgh. Fab weather, entertainment, food and stalls.  Couldn't be better.

I  went with 71 Jigsaw puzzles and came back with 26. After a small donation to the village hall I will be sending £120 to Alzheimer's Research.  Thank you all for buying, and donating puzzles and also for donations.  My next charity puzzle stall will be at the MacMillan coffee morning in October.  Happy to have puzzles back for recycling.

" I would like to thank everyone who baked, and supported and donated to the Rumburgh Church cake stall.  With all your help a grand total of £583 20p was raised " - Pam Harris.

2,There are church services this Sunday 12th at Rumburgh, Chediston, Heveningham, Holton, Wenhaston, all at 10 am.

3,  Bric a Brac and Plant sale on 25th May 10 am - 3 pm in aid of St. Peter's Church at St. Peter South Elmham NR35 1NG.  Wide range of items and plants including veg. plants.

4, Boots in Halesworth will be closed on Spring Bank Holiday -  Monday May 27th.

5, Rumburgh Open Studios and Gardens, June 8th and 9th, 22nd and 23rd.  11 am - 5pm.  More info later.

6, Saturday June 23rd 10am - 4 pm, Classic Vehicles Day in St. Margaret South Elmham. More details on 01986 782 244

7, Sunday 21st July St Peter South Elmham Boules Competition 2024.More details on 01986 782 296, no entries on the day.

8, Does anyone know a laundry service that will collect and deliver please. Creases is only doing rentals from the end of May.

Road closure location: C951 The Street, Rumburgh (from Mill Road to New Road)

Date/Time: 13 May 2024 (9am – 3pm)

Work type: Drainage cleansing     

Diversion route: Mill Road, New Road and vice versa.

 Road work updates will be available via Suffolk Highways on Twitter and on One.Network.

Take care, and enjoy the sun,  Sange and Steve.

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16th April 2024

Dear All,

 

1) May Day is fast approaching, Monday 6th to be precise.  Rumburgh Village hall are holding their Community Coffee morning this Thursday 18th, 10:30 - 12 noon. It is the last one before May Day.  If you have any books,  raffle or tombola prizes, please bring them along.  The hall will also be open  4:30 - 5:30, and 7:30pm - 9:30  and on Friday afternoon during bowls, 2pm - 4 pm.  More details for May day nearer the time.

 

2)  A few months ago the perspex in the lantern at the entrance to the churchyard in Rumburgh was broken by vandals.. I have ordered ( you just have to know the right people) some  new PETG ( similar to plastic ) .  Is there a volunteer who would be able to fix it please, or do you know someone who might?  The main gates are suffering a bit too and won't close properly anymore. If you are able to help with either or both of these things, please email Chrissy Smith, the churchwarden - cehughes383@gmail.com

 

3) There is an open garden at Rydal Mount on April 28th, poster to follow.

 

4)  The first home match played on the Rumburgh cricket ground is expected to be Tuesday 28th May, around 6 ish.

 

5) Finally, please remember Saturday June 8th - Rumburgh Village Hall - Local History day. More details nearer the time.

 

Take care,  Sange and Steve.

Dear All,

 

1) May Day is fast approaching, Monday 6th to be precise.  Rumburgh Village hall are holding their Community Coffee morning this Thursday 18th, 10:30 - 12 noon. It is the last one before May Day.  If you have any books,  raffle or tombola prizes, please bring them along.  The hall will also be open  4:30 - 5:30, and 7:30pm - 9:30  and on Friday afternoon during bowls, 2pm - 4 pm.  More details for May day nearer the time.

 

2)  A few months ago the perspex in the lantern at the entrance to the churchyard in Rumburgh was broken by vandals.. I have ordered ( you just have to know the right people) some  new PETG ( similar to plastic ) .  Is there a volunteer who would be able to fix it please, or do you know someone who might?  The main gates are suffering a bit too and won't close properly anymore. If you are able to help with either or both of these things, please email Chrissy Smith, the churchwarden - cehughes383@gmail.com

 

3) There is an open garden at Rydal Mount on April 28th, poster to follow.

 

4)  The first home match played on the Rumburgh cricket ground is expected to be Tuesday 28th May, around 6 ish.

 

5) Finally, please remember Saturday June 8th - Rumburgh Village Hall - Local History day. More details nearer the time.

 

Take care,  Sange and Steve.

Dear All,

 

1) May Day is fast approaching, Monday 6th to be precise.  Rumburgh Village hall are holding their Community Coffee morning this Thursday 18th, 10:30 - 12 noon. It is the last one before May Day.  If you have any books,  raffle or tombola prizes, please bring them along.  The hall will also be open  4:30 - 5:30, and 7:30pm - 9:30  and on Friday afternoon during bowls, 2pm - 4 pm.  More details for May day nearer the time.

 

2)  A few months ago the perspex in the lantern at the entrance to the churchyard in Rumburgh was broken by vandals.. I have ordered ( you just have to know the right people) some  new PETG ( similar to plastic ) .  Is there a volunteer who would be able to fix it please, or do you know someone who might?  The main gates are suffering a bit too and won't close properly anymore. If you are able to help with either or both of these things, please email Chrissy Smith, the churchwarden - cehughes383@gmail.com

 

3) There is an open garden at Rydal Mount on April 28th, poster to follow.

 

4)  The first home match played on the Rumburgh cricket ground is expected to be Tuesday 28th May, around 6 ish.

 

5) Finally, please remember Saturday June 8th - Rumburgh Village Hall - Local History day. More details nearer the time.

 

Take care,  Sange and Steve.

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5th March 2024

From David Pallet:

 

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27nd March 2024

Dear All,

 

1) Two thank yous to start off with, one below from David, and also one from me.  I finally managed  a couple of hours at the allotment on Saturday afternoon.  As I looked round, I couldn't help but notice how neat all the hedges are. Whoever has done this, thank you very much,  greatly appreciated.  With so many daffs out the village is looking really good. It will look even better after the Easter weekend's litter pick.  I will be sending a poster out about this later.

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5th March 2024

Dear All,

 

Do hope you are all well and haven't developed webbed feet!!

 

Change of hours,  The Cutlers Hill Pharmacy ( not the surgery pharmacy) will be changing their opening hours as of Monday 4th March 2024. The new times will be:  Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6pm and Saturday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Thank you for your continued support.

 

Sunday March 10th is Mother's Day. There are church services at 10 am at the following churches:

Branfield, Chediston, Rumburgh and Wissett.

 

The Halesworth St. Elizabeth Shop is closed for essential maintenance.  Re -opening Tuesday 2nd April. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

The closest donation points are Bungay -  46 St. Mary's Street. NR35 1AX and Harleston - 11 The Thoroughfare, IP20 9AH

 

The Thoroughfare in Halesworth will be closed by the St. Elizabeth Shop on Monday 4th March for 3 days.  Essex and Suffolk Water apologise for any inconvenience. Their number if needed is 0345 792 0999

 

News from Rumburgh Buck - Now fully open again.

Lunches served everyday 12pm - 2:00pm

Evening meals 5pm - 8pm except Wednesdays and Sundays.

Wednesday evening until May - The Pizza Brigade - Wood fired pizzas to eat in or take away 5pm - 8pm.

Bar open Monday - Thursday 12pm - 2:30 pm and Friday/Saturday/Sunday open all day from 12pm.

Rumburgh Buck IP19 0NT   01986 785 257

 

Finally 2 reminders. Whist in Rumburgh Village Hall on Saturday 9th March 7pm start. RSVP, email address as above so we have enough cake and chairs.

Thursday 21st March - Community Coffee Morning - Rumburgh Village Hall - 10:30 - noon. ALL welcome.

 

Try and stay dry, I hear next week should be better! 

 

Take care,  Sange and Steve.

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17th January 2024

Dear All,

 

1) For a variety of reasons the coffee morning arranged for this Thursday 18th has been cancelled. Please would the regulars who attend the coffee morning please acknowledge this email.   The February coffee morning will be on Thursday 15th.

 

2)  The pier in Southwold is shut for 2 weeks for refurbishment.

 

3) Remnants in Halesworth has been taken over by the cafe next door, Rhubarb and Rose. ( No surprise there)

 

4)  Rumburgh Buck -  Wednesday Lunchtimes during January and February the pub  will be closed. Bar open from 5pm. Takeaway or Eat in Woodfired Pizza from the Pizza Brigade 5pm - 8pm.

 

5) Advance notice - Saturday 8th June 2024 in the village hall. A Rumburgh history memory day will be held. Details nearer the time.

 

Apologies for the confusion when I mentioned Rumburgh directory, I wasn't asking who was/wanted to be on my email list.  I should have headed it 'Who does what in Rumburgh'  It's for people in Rumburgh who have their own business.

 

And to those we haven't seen, we wish you a happy and healthy 2024

 

Take care,  Sange and Steve.

 

 

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27th November 2024

Dear All,

 

Do hope you have survived the floods, I know some areas have really suffered.

 

1) We had a lovely evening in Rumburgh Village hall on Saturday.  Many thanks to all whom supported the quiz held in aid of Rumburgh Church, both by attending and or donating so many wonderful draw prizes.  Monies raised were £585. - Pam Harris.

 

2) Update from Breast Cancer Now, Total raised £1111.50p

 

3)  Halesworth Stationers is closing down on Friday 12th January 2024

 

4) Over the winter months the Rumburgh Buck will close between 2:30 pm - 5 pm on Friday afternoons until March 1st. The bar will still be open Saturdays and Sundays all day from 12pm. 

 

Come and enjoy Carols and mince pies at the Rumburgh Buck on Saturday 16th December at 4pm

 

Diary dates for 2024.  Monday 8th January - Celebrate Plough Monday with Old Glory Molly.

Thursday 25th January - Burns night.  Book early to avoid disappointment.  Saturday 16th March - St. Patrick's Celebrations.

Sat 20th and Sunday 21st April - Mini Beer Festival to include "Back Pages" (60's Trio)

Tuesday 23rd April - Celebrate St. George's Day with Rumburgh Morris.  Monday 6th May - May day Fete.

Friday 27th, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September - Annual Beer Festival.

 

5)  I have some jars of honey made by  John Symes in Rumburgh to sell. £7 per jar. ( I have bought some for Christmas presents.) The money raised will be for Macmillan Cancer Support.

 

6) After a recent hiring in Rumburgh Village Hall, a yellow number plate was found , G15 CDK  (Plate Finder Ltd SM1 4NG)

and on May Day  A black or navy SUPER SMASH BROS.ULTIMATT Lanyard was left in the hall.

 

7) Just a reminder that the coffee morning in December in Rumburgh village hall is the second Thursday, 14th. Usual time 10:30 - noon.   All welcome.

 

8) There are some Club 100 numbers available. Please let me know if you would like any numbers, or if you would like more details.

 

9)  In the New Year I will be updating the Rumburgh directory.  Please let me know if there are any changes to your entry or if anyone new would like to be added.

 

Stay warm,  Sange and Steve.

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8th Novmber 2023

Dear All,

 

Just a reminder there will be a quiz in Rumburgh and St .Michael  village hall on Saturday 18th November in aid of Rumburgh Church.  6:30 for 7pm start.  Teams of 6, £5 per person. Please bring your own drinks and snacks.  There will also be a raffle.

 

Please contact Pam Harris on 01986 781 220 to book your table.

 

I am sending this to three different groups, so apologies if you receive this more than once.

 

Hope to see you there,  Sange.

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Dear All,

 

A fairly short email for a change.

 

1) Rumburgh and St. Michael village hall are looking for a booking officer. Is this something you would like to do? if so, please come along to  the village hall on Saturday 4th November to talk about it with one of the committee members. 

 

2)  I heard yesterday that Barclays Bank in Beccles has JUST closed.  Nearest ones now are Leiston and Norwich.

 

3 ) Just a reminder to all that the compost heap at the allotment is for the use of plot holders only and should not be added to.

 

     The manure is only for the use of plot holders and should not be bagged up and taken away!

 

4)  The new parish Clerk for Rumburgh and St. Michael is Teresa Goldson who may be contacted on parish.clerk.rumburgh@gmail.com

 

5) David Pallant is pleased to announce that he has  successfully completed the 55 Miles in October challenge for Alzheimer's Research UK.  David  has two painful hips but thinks that is a small price to pay to be able to support this charity in its vital work.

It's not too late to donate if you wish to, here is the link to David's Just Giving page:

David Pallant is fundraising for Alzheimer's Research UK(just giving .com)

 

6) It has just been confirmed that the date for the funeral for Ian Harris will be on Monday 13th November, 1pm at Rumburgh Church.

 

Take care, Storm Ciaran is on the way!   Sange and Steve.

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Belly Dance Classes for fun, relaxation and a gentle way to keep fit!

All women welcome – no dance experience needed.

Join dance teacher Soniya at  her regular weekly classes at

Rumburgh and St. Michael Village Hall, Malt Office Lane, Rumburgh, Halesworth IP19 0JD

New Term starts 19 September 2023

On Tuesday mornings 10.30am to 12.00 – Belly Dance Mixed ability class.

Tuesday evening a new beginners class 6.30 to 8.00pm – learn the art of Belly Dance.

For more information and to enrol contact Soniya

Email: soniyabellydancer@btinternet.com

Indian Classical and Bollywood Classes are also available as well as on line classes

please contact me if you are interested.

 

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7th September 2023

Dear All,

1) Not good news to start off with.  An oil tank was broken into and emptied last Wednesday in All Saints.

 

2)  Helen Gordon and Chrissy Hughes held a very successful Afternoon Tea raising money for Breast Cancer Now.  As like last year, the weather and cakes on offer were fantastic.  So far £781.05 has been collected with more being pledged.  Helen and Chrissy would like to thank everyone who helped on the day with teas, coffees, raffle, washing up, donating  and attending.  Apparently it is now an annual event so they will be back next year to host another one.

 

3)' Join us this Saturday the 9th for the annual church to church bike Ride & Stride. 
Sponsorship forms available from Evelyn (01986 785467)

 

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14th June 2023

Dear All,

 

This will be a short newsletter as I have been asked to send out a couple of attachments. 

 

Halesworth Co-op,  Closing dates Monday 19th June and Tuesday 20th June, and will re-open on Wednesday 21st.

The new look store will be finished on Friday 30th June.

 

Thursday this week, 15th,  Monthly coffee morning in Rumburgh Village hall.  10:30 am - 12 noon.  All welcome.

 

The next cricket match played by Halesworth Pumas is on Thursday 15th, 6:30pm start.  Visitors welcome with or without chairs/refreshments.

 

Southwold Model Yacht Regattas.  - held on the Boating Lake, just north of Southwold pier.  - model yachts available.

 

Wednesday 26 July - 2pm.  Saturday 29th July 2pm.  Tuesday 1st August 1pm.  Saturday 5th August 10:30 am AND 2pm.

Wednesday 9th August 1pm.  Tuesday 15th August 10:15 am AND 2pm.  Wednesday 23rd August 2pm.

 

Hope you are all enjoying this weather (my husband isn't, far too hot for him) and hope to see some of you at the coffee morning or cricket match,.

 

Keep cool,  Sange and Steve.

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26th April 2023

Dear All,

Firstly please  see attached, the latest update for Rumburgh and St. Michael village hall.  The hall is now available on Tuesday evenings.

Open garden in aid of St. Elizabeth Hospice held on Sunday 9th April at Rydal Mount , Wissett.

'Thank you to all the many supporters both far and wide who really enjoyed this perfect day. The car parks were full, traffic jams in the driveway. 150 teas served, all plants sold, the garden was beautiful. 5 species of butterflies were seen and Oxslips were found.

£1300 was raised for the Hospice.'

Hope everyone has had a good Easter and  looking forward to the summer.

There is lots going on now.

This weekend there is a mini beer festival at the Rumburgh Buck.  Saturday 22nd, entertainment from 12 pm with Rum Strum and Ukelele Band. 6pm live music with Daddy's Girls. Sunday 23rd celebrate St. George's day from 12pm with Rumburgh Morris.

The next evening for the Local History Group  is on Thursday 27th April, 7:30 pm for 8:pm at St. Margaret South Elmham Village Hall. IP20 0PJ  " Farming the Suffolk landscape - patterns, changes and impacts." by Edward Martin. Everyone most welcome. £3 on the door, £1 for members which includes refreshments.

May Day will soon be here and on Monday 1st after missing for 3? years we are pleased that Rumburgh will be hosting their annual fete.  11 am - 4 pm on the Pleasure Ground. The fete helps to pay the annual insurance premium to keep the hall going.

A great family day out with maypole, music, Rumburgh Morris and Ukelele band, mini donkeys, and NEW, a dog show. Plus a variety of stalls.

If you have anything you would like to donate to the fete, books, jigsaw puzzles, raffle/tombola prizes, Rumburgh village hall will be open this Sunday morning 23rd, 10:45 am - 12:45.  Thank you to everyone who had already donated, much appreciated.

While I remember, the three main banks are accesable.  Barclays every Wednesday morning in Halesworth Library, Nat West in Tesco car park in Beccles on a Thursday morning 10:30 - 12:30, and Lloyd's Bank is in the car park behind the Angel Hotel on Fridays, 12 noon until 1pm every other week.  April 28th, May 12th etc.

Sunday Services -

In the Saints -  Sunday 23rd 10 am St. Margaret  South Elmham.

In The Blyth Valley,  Sunday 23rd all services at 10 am.   St. Peter - Holton, St. Peter - Wenhaston, St. Andrew - WIssett, St. Mary  - Chediston, 

St. Margaret -  Linstead, St. Mary - Walpole.

Thursday 4th May - Voting. You must take I.D.  For postal votes https;//www.gov.uk voting.

Diary Dates.

Saturday 13th May.  - The Big Spring Fun Quiz . 7:30 pm at St. Margaret's South Elmham Village hall.  In aid of St. Mary's Church Homersfield. Teams of 6, £7 per head includes a cheese board snack. Bring your own drinks.  Booking essential from Lucyhammond600@gmail.com   01986 788 600.

May 20th, Friends of Halesworth Library are holding a plant and Garden Sale. - more info later.

Saturday 23rd July St. Peter South Elmham Boules Championship 2023 - more details later.

Sad news, Cordelia Blaxland died peacefully at the home at the end of March, just 2 days before her 90th birthday.

 

Take care,  Sange and Steve.

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16th March 2023

Dear All,

Long time no type, not much has been going on really with winter weather etc.  Fortunately although cold, the Rumburgh litter pick a couple of weeks ago was a huge success.  11 plus bags of litter and various objects were collected over the weekend from ditches and roadsides  by willing helpers . It is proposed making this a biannual event. Thank you to all concerned - Julie and Winky.

The following weekend, which was joined in an extraordinary Litter Pick bringing in over 19 bags of litter (a TV and a fridge) painstakingly retrieved from our ditches and roadsides.  Please keep this up it's brilliant.  www.keepbritain-tidy.org  and love our environment.

 A massive thank you from Three Saints PC.

A reminder, this time with an address. Metal collection weekend, 1st April /2nd April 10 - 4pm at Holton Village Hall, Lodge Road, Holton IP19 8RZ  07756 916 577 holtonandblyfordvillagehall@hotmail.com

Church Services for Mothering Sunday 19th March. 

For The Saints -         10 am Ilketswhall St. John

                                     4 pm Homersfield

For The Blyth Valley 10 am Wissett

                                  10 am Chediston with refreshments afterwards and an invite from Ronnie & Graham  to Bridge Farm to see the new lambs

 

Sad news. - Brenda Clarke who lived in Rumburgh for many  years moved to Beech House in Halesworth at the beginning of July 2022. ' All the staff were absolutely wonderful; so incredibly compassionate and conscientious in their  care and communication with the family.' Brenda's funeral is Friday 14th April , 11am at Rumburgh Church with a light buffet at the Rumburgh Buck.  Brenda's family would like to warmly invite all who knew her, in a celebration of her life and a marking of her passing. A donation in lieu of flowers would be appreciated; the precise charity has yet to be decided but will probably be a local dementia group or dementia research.  The family would also like to collate a book of memories about her, so if anyone would like to contribute, perhaps they could prepare something more detailed and personal, which could be added to the book of condolence.

Faith at Rosedales, Halesworth, is organising the funeral and can be contacted for further details when firm plans - such as the charity chosen - are in place.

Finally a reminder that on Sunday 26th March British Summertime begins when the clocks move on an hour. Let's hope we have some summer weather too.

Take care,  

Sange and Steve.

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26th January 2023

Dear All,

Here we are again, time for another newsletter.

 

Cutlers Hill Surgery

The dispensary opening hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm.   Phone lines available  between 8 :30 am - 11 am and between

4 pm - 5pm. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Just a reminder that prescriptions can be delivered to the Rumburgh Buck on a Thursday.

 

Road Closure

Gavell Street , (from Rumburgh Lane, Aldous Corner) to Wash Lane.  Road closed on January 30th 2023 for 19 days.  24hr drainage works.

 

The Repair Cafe has moved  www.repaircafe halesworth

Having been held in Halesworth Library for the last year is now at The Cut,  Station Road, Halesworth.  IP19 8BY

Dates for 2023

• February 18th - Saturday 10 am - 12 pm  
• March 28th - Tuesday 2pm - 4 pm.  
• April 25th - Tuesday 2pm - 4pm.
• May 20th - Saturday 10 am - 12 pm.  
• June 27th - Tuesday 2pm - 4pm.  
• July 25th To be confirmed.  Tuesday 2pm - 4 pm.
• August - nothing. 
• September 26th - Tuesday - 2pm - 4 pm. 
• October - 21st Saturday 10am - 12pm.  
• November 28th - Tuesday 2pm - 4pm

 

February 1st - Wednesday. 6pm - 7:15pm

Short meeting in Rumburgh Village Hall.  We are looking for ideas and offers of help please for May Day which is being held on The Pleasure Ground on Monday 1st May.  Don't panic, you won't be persuaded to join a  committee. Hot drink on arrival.  It would be helpful please to have an idea who will be joining us so there are enough chairs and cups ready.

 

Looking forward to hearing from you, 

 

Sange and Steve

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30th December 2022

Dear all,

We hope you all had a great Christmas and managed to escape Covid.

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7th November 2022

Dear All,

The money raised for Macmillan has reached £600.  The jigsaw puzzles that were left have been set up as a shop in our summerhouse. 11 have been sold
so far.  Please let me know if you would like to come and have a look.

Things for November:

1)Wednesday 9th - Rumburgh Buck - 7:30pm Chess Club.  (2nd Wednesday every month)

2)Saturday 12th - Rumburgh Village Hall - Whist - 7pm start, please let me know if you are joining us. £3 per person including refreshments. There will also be a raffle.

3)Saturday 12th - St. Michael's Church Beccles. Choral Concert "The Armed Man"  Poster already sent about this.

4) Sunday 13th - Rumburgh Buck 2pm Harp and Song by Jane.

5)Monday 14th - Rumburgh Buck - 7:30 pm - 9:30. Rumstrum - Ukulele session.(second Monday every month)

6)Thursday 17th - Rumburgh Village Hall Coffee Morning 10:30 am - 12 noon, all welcome.

7)Thursday 24th -  St. Margaret South Elmham Village Hall IP20 0PJ- South Elmham & District Local History Group. Anglo-Saxon Rendlesham and the origins of the East Anglia Kingdom by Tom Williamson. 7:30 pm.  The entrance is £1 for members and £3 for non members including refreshments.

8)Sunday 20th - St. John Baptist Church Metfield - see poster attached.

9)Monday 21st - Rumburgh Buck - Busk at the Buck with Hannah & Friends.7:30 pm (3rd Monday every month)

10)Wednesday 30th - Rumburgh Buck - Quiz night. 8pm start. Book your table on 01986 785 252  (last Wednesday)

11) Advance notice - The quiz at the Buck in January will be on the 18th due to Burns Night.

That should keep you all busy for a while. 

Take care,  Sange and Steve.

 

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25th October 2022

Dear All,

Just a few reminders this time.

 

1) Quiz Night at the Rumburgh Buck  - Wednesday 26th, 8pm start, phone to book your table.

 

2) Natural History Group - Thursday 27th October - 2 talks.

a) 'Lives through Probate Inventories' - a look at the South Elmham's in the 1600's - by Jane Fisher,

b) 'A talk on trees by Ben Holzer'.

 

3) Monday 31st - Old Glory Molly at the Rumburgh Buck.

 

4) Quiz run by Pam and Ian Harris in aid of Rumburgh Church. - Saturday 19th November. 7pm. Teams of 6, £5 per person.

Please book with Pam or Ian or 01986 7681 220

 

5)Thursday November 24th - Anglo-Saxon Rendlesham and the origins of the East Anglia kingdom 'by Tom Williamson.

All meetings are held at St. Margaret South Elmham Village hall, IP20 0PJon the last Thursday of each month.  7.30pm unless otherwise stated.

The entrance is £1 for members and £3 for non members including refreshments.

 

Thank you to those who have already paid their Rumburgh and St. Michael 100 Club subs for the coming year. I have 3 numbers available, 33,  36,  43. Please let me know if anyone would like these.

 

6) The clocks go back one hour on Saturday night/Sunday morning.

 

Hope you can make some of these events. 

Take care,  Sange and Steve.

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10th October 2022

Reminders:

 

1) Saturday 15th October Harvest Supper in Rumburgh village hall. 7:00pm Please bring food to share and whatever you would like to drink to be kept on your table.  Tickets £5 per person which will include entertainment.  This year we have a magician. 

Please contact me to book your seat/table.   whyteway4@gmail.com

 

2)  Thursday 20th October - 10:30 till noon, Macmillan coffee morning at Rumburgh and St. Michael Village Hall.

 

There will be the usual Coffee/tea and cakes etc.  Books for sale, plants, jig saw puzzles and a raffle, also a good opportunity to catch up with friends and make new ones.

 

Thank you to those who have offered to bake a cake, there is room for a few more. If anyone else would like to bake a cake/buns/scones/sausage rolls etc please let me know. Raffle prizes also welcome as are books, plants and puzzles. Thank you to those who have already donated.  Things can be brought to Rumburgh village hall on Wednesday 19th between 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm or brought to me at 4,  Whyteway. Rumburgh.

 

Please do come and support such a good cause.

 

3)  'Thursday 20th October - 7:30pm The A.G.M for Rumburgh and St. Michael Village Hall committee. The current trustees - 8 of us have been working on ideas for the refurbishment of the village hall.  An architect has now been appointed to come up with plans for us to consider.  Amongst other things, these will address the need for a disabled toilet, bigger kitchen, better storage and some improvements to lighting and decor. Because that project will take a lot of our time and effort, especially the fund raising, we hope there are people in the village hall who might like to help organise next year's May Day.  The fete has been held for decades but the last couple of years it had to be cancelled, once because of Covid and this year because of the late Queen's Jubilee.  There is a plan, a time line, guidelines and a list of contacts and now we would like a May Day committee to take on this organisation.  No committee, No fete!

 

Please come to the village hall on October 20th for a drink and to meet others and discuss how you can help' - Hetty.

 

Info.

 

Barclays Bank now has a table in Halesworth Library on a Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 4:30. Also in Bungay Library on Thursdays 9:30 am - 4:30.

 

And finally the Rumburgh Buck socials in October.

 

Monday 10th - Rumstrum

Wednesday 12th - Chess Club

Friday 14th - JY Kelly

Sunday 16th - TBC

Monday 17th - Bussk at the Buck

Sunday 23rd - TBC

Wednsday 26th - Quiz Night

Monday 31st - Old GLory.

 

Hope to see you at some of these events,  Sange and Steve.

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5th October 2022

Dear All,

 

It has been necessary to change the date of the Macmillan Coffee Morning being held in Rumburgh.

 

New date - Thursday 20th October - 10:30 till noon and venue will now be Rumburgh and St. Michael Village Hall.

 

The Macmillan Coffee Morning will replace the one usually had on that date.

 

Please do come and support such a good cause.

 

There will be the usual Coffee/tea and cakes etc.  Books for sale and a raffle, also a good opportunity to catch up with friends and make new ones.

 

Thank you to those who have offered to bake a cake, there is room for a few more. If anyone else would like to bake a cake/buns/scones etc please let me know.  They will be most welcome.

 

Hope to see you there, 

Sange.

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28th September 2022

Dear All,

 

I have just seen this.  Watch out for this scam SMS message. ' You're eligible for a discounted energy bill under the Energy Bills Support Scheme.  You can apply here, website address is then given' Just delete it !

 

Holton Pits is up for sale. More about the Pits and the reasons to try and save this much loved wild space are here https://kaliwood.wordpress.com/pit-stop

 

Rail strikes have been called for Saturday 1st October and Wednesday 5th October. More information on the impact on rail services will be provided next week. The latest is here https:www.greateranglia.couk/strikes

 

Starting again with an update for the Breast cancer UK  afternoon tea a couple of weeks ago, the grand total is now £715! Absolutely amazing, thank you everyone.

 

September Diary dates for you.

 

Saturday 24th September, 10:30 am Coffee Morning at Flixton Village Hall.

Sunday 25th September, 11 am Harvest Festival, St. James.  12:30 pm Harvest Lunch (St. Margaret SE Village Hall)

Wednesday 28th September. 7:30 for 8pm.  Quiz in Rumburgh Buck. Don't forget to book your table.

 

October Diary Dates for you.

 

Friday 30th September/October 1st/2nd Beer Festival weekend in the Rumburgh Buck. More details of the weekend and music on the FaceBook page.

 

Wednesday 5th October Bingo in Ilketshall St. Margaret Village Hall, eyes down 7:30pm

 

Friday 7th October Jenni and Jonathan Margarson , Butterfly Hall, The Street, Rumburgh IP19 0JY have kindly offered to host the Macmillan Coffee Morning. 10:30 - 12 noon.  Please let me know if you are able to help in any way, with baking, providing a raffle prize, etc. perhaps a few of us could get together before hand to have a chat about this, details at the end.

 

Saturday 8th October 7pm start. Whist in Rumburgh V.H. It is very helpful to know who is joining us so we have enough chairs/cakes.

Sunday 9th October 3:00pm Harvest Festival, Ilketshall St. Margaret. 4pm Harvest Tea (Ilketshall St. Margaret Village Hall).

 

Saturday 15th October 7:00pm Rumburgh Harvest Supper, £5 per person. There will be close up magic and a magical stage show by Oliver from Knock Out entertainment.  ( we have seen him and he really is very clever!)  We still have 4 tables available so please contact me to book your place or table. Details at the end.

 

There will be no coffee morning in Rumburgh Village Hall in October.

 

Thursday 20th October Rumburgh Village Hall AGM.  Details to be confirmed. Annual number for the club 100 prize of £75 will be drawn.

 

November Diary Dates for you.

 

Wednesday 9th November Bingo in Ilketshall St. Margaret Village Hall, eyes down at 7:30pm

Saturday 12th November Whist in Rumburgh Village Hall

Saturday 19th November Annual quiz in the Village Hall in aid of Rumburgh Church. Maximum number of tables 8. Please contact Pam and Ian Harris  on 01986 781 220 to book your place or table.

 

Please let me know if I can include anything going on in your village for you.

 

Take care, 

Sange and Steve

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11th September 2022

Dear All,

 

A busy time  with lots going on.

 

Firstly with thanks from Helen Gordon.  Thank you to everyone who came along to our tea afternoon in aid of Breast cancer UK today. apparently there were about 55 people there from the Saints/ Ilketshalls and Rumburgh! So far, we have raised £672.25 which is fantastic and have some more donations pledged too. This is a charity that is close to Chrissy and my hearts havinf lost both our Mums to it so we would like to thank all you lovely people who supported us by making extra cakes and by washing and clearing up, that was massively appreciated.  So lovely to see so many of you,  what a lovely afternoon!

 

1)Thursday 15th September at Rumburgh Village Hall, coffee morning, 10:30 - 12 noon. All welcome. a chance to have a chat, catch up enjoy coffee/tea and cakes.  There will be a raffle as usual. All donations including raffle prizes appreciated. All money raised will go to the Food Bank. Having missed coffee mornings over the summer in July and August there will be three months of 100 numbers to be called.

 

2) Friday 16th September Wissett are holding their Macmillan Coffee Morning in their Village Hall, 10 - 12 noon.  All welcome.

 

3) Wrong information.  Halesworth Dementia Carers Fund is due to have the i Chameleon pop up shop later this month, from 22nd September. The wrong phone number has been put in local publications. It should read for information, offers of help, offers of donations etc. ring Teresa or Jim Fyfe on 01986 875 641.

 

For the last 14 or 15 years There has been a Macmillan Coffee Morning in Rumburgh. to raise money for Cancer Support.. The official date for 2022 is September 30th, but it is flexible..  Is there anyone who would be able to host it this year please? I am sure we can find some helpers/bakers and raffle prize donations.

 

Looking forward to October,

 

Date change

 

4) Saturday October 15th Harvest Supper - Rumburgh and St. Michael Village Hall. 7 pm.

 Please contact me to book your place/table.  Original price £5 per person.

Hope to see you,  Sange  whyteway4@gmail.com    07941 338 881

 

 

5) Saturday 8th October, Whist in Rumburgh and St. Michael Village Hall.  I will be sending a separate email out about this.

 

AND finally, good news, Rumburgh will be holding May Day on the Pleasure Ground on  May 1st 2023.

 

Hope you had  a good weekend, 

Sange and Steve

 

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28th August 2022

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16th July 2022

Dear All,

What better place to be on a hot afternoon than in the office sending you a newsletter.

A big "Thank You" from Hannah and Sharon and to all the wonderful staff and customers at the Rumburgh Buck. 

Thank you for donating and participating in our charity cream tea fundraiser on Sunday 10th July. We raised over £700 on the day for the Trek 24 EAAA walk that we are doing in September.  The huge response will help us walk the 24 miles for fundraising on behalf of East Anglia Air Ambulance which is so vital to our rural community. 
Sponsor forms are behind the bar if anyone wishes to support us and this amazing cause. It was a great afternoon, lovely raffle, a cake to guess the
weight of, a jar to guess the number of sweets in and a mad hatters hat competition. Chrissie Archer- Munro really was the obvious winner, her hat
was very clever Thank you again,  Hannah and Sharon.. ( photos can be found on FaceBook.)
 

CHARITY CRICKET EVENT

A big thankyou to all those involved in making the Rumburgh Cricket Pitch match-perfect for the Charity Cricket Event hosted there on Saturday 9th July. We were additionally blessed with perfect weather; the sun shone and a gentle breeze kept conditions perfect, the bunting flapping and the Ukrainian flag flying.

Four teams of seven faced each other in a fast paced, competitive round robin competition. The run rates went up as the day progressed and there were fine displays of ability, humour and sportsmanship. A huge thankyou to all those who took part and congratulations on a very successful day.

It was decided to make the event an opportunity to support the British Red Cross Ukraine Appeal and the vital work that they carry out. A big thankyou to Allens Butchers of Halesworth who so kindly donated all the meat. With their huge support we were able to raise an amazing total of £905 from the BBQ, cake stall and donations. This has been donated and gratefully received.

Thankyou so much to all those who participated, umpired, flipped burgers, baked cakes and came to support the day. A wonderful community event and credit to all.

Katharine Thistlethwayte

Now onto other things......

Due to the hot weather bin collections on Monday and Tuesday will start at 5 am. If you are expecting a collection on either day please have your bin out
ready. You can check your bin collection day and report any missed bins at https://eastsuffolk.co/bins

July Coffee Morning in Rumburgh Village hall has been cancelled this month.
There are several people in the village with Covid so we didn't think it would be wise. Also if it's another hot day, you might prefer to stay cool indoors. The August Coffee Morning has been also been cancelled. With summer holidays, and no doubt flights involved for some, there are likely to still be Covid cases around. Let's keep our fingers crossed for September.

Looking ahead to the autumn:  Whist has been pencilled in for the second Saturday in October/November/December. It would be very helpful if you could
please let us know if it is likely that you will be able to join us.

There are still some allotments available in Rumburgh, £10 for a year. The ground will be turned over for you when you are ready to start. Please
Contact Boyd if you are interested. parish.clerk.rumburgh@btinternet.com

Think that's all for now,  Stay cool,  Sange and Steve.

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1st June 2022

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12th May 2022

 

Dear All,

 

Can't believe time is rushing by so quickly.   We are only about 6 weeks off the longest day!!  Who said that L

 

Road closure. From the Wine Shop at the Market Place down Chediston Street from May 10th - June 8th for scaffolding works.

 

Thursday May 19th, next monthly coffee morning in Rumburgh Village Hall. 10:30 - 12 noon. Cakes, cuppa, chatter and raffle. All proceeds to Ukraine.  A lot of work goes into the monthly coffee mornings, but unfortunately so few turned up last month.  Use it or lose it as the  saying goes, and that would be such a shame.

 

Sunday 29th, May Garden Club outing to Helmingham Hall for Spring Plant Fair, priced at £15 :00 per person, which includes entry. Hoppa bus will be leaving Wissett car park at 9:30 am and Rumburgh Village Hall car park at 9:45 arriving at Helmingham Hall about 10:15 and leaving about 15:30 to come back.

This is a really great event and there is plenty for you to see and do, even if you are not a gardener.  This includes food stalls and a good cafe. There are 5 places left. If you are interested please contact Alan Witherby on 01986 873 339  or email witherbys@btinternet.com to book your place.

 

Amongst the Rumburgh celebrations, the Church is being decorated for the Queen's platinum Jubilee Holiday, open to all visitors all weekend.

 

Cratfield - Big Band Jazz Swing Machine will be at St Mary's Church Cratfield on Saturday June 18th.  For more details ring 07906 509 302.

 

Some more allotments have been taken in Rumburgh, but there are still plenty left, if you are tempted let me know.

 

Take care,  keep well, and hope to see you at the coffee morning.  Sange and Steve.

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15th April 2022

 

Dear All,

Firstly a message from Pamela Harris.  On behalf of Rumburgh Church, I would like to thank everyone who came and supported the Coffee Morning at Corner Farm, also everyone who helped on the day, and who gave raffle prizes.  With your help we raised £485.

 

Some more info for you and things to look forward to.

 

Easter Monday (18th) Easter Trail 2 - 4:30. Returning by popular request, Easter Trail in aid of St. Margaret South Elmham Church. The trail will start and finish at St. Margaret Village Hall,  where tea and cakes will be served during the afternoon. Question sheets available from 2pm at the hall and must be returned by 4:30pm. Please bring your own pen.  The walk is about 40 minutes and sadly not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.  Hopefully this good weather will last.

 

Thursday 21st April,  Coffee Morning in Rumburgh Village hall. 10:30 - 12 noon.  Following the success of last month's coffee morning when £200 was raised and donated to the DEC fund for Ukriane, we shall be doing the same next week. As well as the usual coffee/cakes and raffle there may be extra cakes and plants for sale.

 

Please note that on 21st April between 2:00pm - 2:45 pm, and on the 27th between 1:00pm-2:00pm Cutlers Hill surgery will be open for emergencies only due to ALL staff Training and meetings.

 

'Ilkstshall St. Margaret are having in their village hall, a St. George's Day dinner, Saturday 23rd April, 7 :00pm for 7:30. The menu is Broccoli and Stilton Soup, Roast beef and Yorkshire, lots of veg. and Trifle or fruit salad with cream, all for £12:50p. Raffle tickets on sale at £2 each with lots of English Prizes.  There is also a quiz.  To book your place, Contact Eva on 01986 781 312, please mention any allergies.'

 

Mini Beer Festival , Everyone welcome, 12pm - 11pm 23rd and 24th April at Rumburgh Buck.  Free entry. Local real ales and Entertainment.

Saturday 23rd April  Rumburgh Morris Dancing and Mummers Play 12:30.  Rumburgh Morris 8pm.  Live music with Otter's Pocket.

Sunday 24th April 5pm Free celebration BBQ by invitation. Including live music.

Celebrating North East Suffolk Camera Rural Pub of the Year. Diners please book on 01986 785 257.

BBQ invitation can be obtained on 23rd with the purchase of 2 Real Ales.

 

Although Rumburgh does not have a tennis club, there is tennis not far away.  Alburgh Tennis Club is a small , friendly and welcoming.  There are two hard courts and club sessions usually with 6 - 8 players happen on Tuesday evenings and Friday mornings.  All standards and levels of experience are welcome. Contact: Andrew Lindqvist at Home Farm, 01986 785 4567 or email: andrewlindqvist@btinternet.com

 

The usual monthly quiz at the Rumburgh Buck will be on Wednesday night 27th April. 7:30 for 8pm Everyone welcome.  £2 per person, light refreshment included.  Teams of up to 6 people.  Please phone 01986 785 257 to book your table.

 

3 people have offered to donate clothes to Ukriane, does anyone know where they should go ?

 

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9th March 2022

Dear All,

 

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22nd February 2022

Dear All,

Can't believe it is almost time for another quiz at the Rumburgh Buck this week,  Wednesday 23rd. 7:30 pm for 8.

Also,

The quiz at Rumburgh Village Hall has been confirmed for Saturday 5th March. Doors open 6:45 for 7 pm.

Cost per person £5. Teams of 6 people. Please bring your own drinks and snacks.

Tables limited to 8.  Please email or phone me to book your table.

 

Many thanks,  Sange.  01986 785 454.

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15th February 2022

 

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5th February 2022

1) Thank you to those who asked/wondered, I am pleased to advise that the Ray-ban glasses have been re-claimed.

2) Reluctantly we have decided to play it safe and not hold any more whist sessions this winter/spring.  The next session will hopefully be in October.

3) Road closure in Rumburgh.  Rumburgh Lane, Aldous Corner will be closed for repair work from Monday 7th February for a few days.

4) Fox Hill in St. Cross is now open again.

5) Halesworth Market Town has requested on FaceBook that everyone continue to wear face coverings in town shops and businesses where possible please.

 

Chediston

Re-starting on Tuesday 15th February and weekly in Chediston school room near the church, informal craft group. A chance to share and try new and old crafts and pick up ideas.  There is a small charge of £1.50p per session to pay for the room hire and refreshments, but the first session is free.  Contact: Rosie Collier 01986 875 746.

 

Halesworth

There is a new repair Cafe in Halesworth for household items that need mending i.e. sewing and darning repairs, electrical items , glueing and general fixing. This is on the 4th Monday of each month. (24th Feb,) 2-4pm, upstairs at the library. The idea is that you bring along things that you need fixing, please bring appropriate cotton/wool etc. if needed.  There's tea, cakes and info abut a range of repairs and plenty of friendly people to chat. You are welcome to make a donation to help cover the running costs of the event and hopefully together we'll keep more things out of landfill.  Do please spread the word, and if you want to get involved as a volunteer (there's plenty to do besides the mending work. We would welcome volunteers with electrical or other skills and anyone able to PAT test electrical items. Please email marion.gaze@btinternet.com if you can help.  There are also poster up in the Library.

 

Halesworth  Co-op Car Park Saxons Way, IP19 8LU  Mobile NHS Hearing and Maintenance Service for Halesworth.

New mobile unit will be in Halesworth on the 2nd Monday of every month 10.am - 12.  Please PRE-BOOK your hearing aid repair. Batteries and tubing will be dispensed without an appointment. 01473 286 060

Dates in 2022.  February 14th.   March 14th   April 11th.  May 9th.  June 13th.  July 11th.  August 8th.  September 12th.  October 10th.  November 14th.  December 12th.  When using this service face coverings must be worn.

Please remember to pre book. Any aids not booked will be taken back to the clinic and posted back to you. You will need to contribute to the postage costs.

Suffolk Hearing Advisory service, Suffolk House, 2, Wharfedale Road, Ipswich. IP1 4JP

 

Rumburgh Buck

Thank you to everyone who participated in the quiz at the end of January. It was good to have so many teams. Next quiz the last Wednesday in February, 23rd. 7:30 pm for 8pm.

Sunday 6th Feb - Kitchen Band, Saturday 12th - Blue Plate Specials.  Monday 14th RumStrum.

A belated Christmas and New Year is coming to Rumburgh Buck. W/C 21st February Christmas Lunch and Party Menu available. Christmas Party Night Friday 25th Feb. Festive day Sat 26th Feb and we will see the New Year in at 10pm.  Come along and celebrate with us like only the Buck can.  If you missed your party night, now's your chance.  Full menu on the Rumburgh Buck FaceBook page.  23rd April Mini Beer Fest, Rumburgh Morris and Otters Pocket.

 

Rumburgh Village Hall

The next coffee morning is pencilled in for Thursday 17th February.  Posters will confirm nearer the time.  The next quiz is pencilled in for Saturday 5th March.

 

Hopefully I haven't forgotten anything,

Take care,  Sange and Steve.

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18th January 2022

Dear All,

 

1)  Firstly, before I forget, a pair of Ray-Ban glasses were found on the stones at Rumburgh Church between the two pairs of gates, Any idea who they belong to?

2)  It has been decided to play it safe now the new term has started and give the coffee morning a miss this week in Rumburgh Village Hall.

3) The Chess group held in the Rumburgh Buck is starting back on February 9th. Second Wednesday each month, 7:30 pm for a couple of hours.  All welcome.

4)  The bus time table for the bus to Bungay on a Thursday is now securely screwed to the old stop post by the Pleasure Ground shelter.

 

Take care,  Keep safe,  Sange and Steve.

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5th January 2022

I hope this finds you all well or as well as you can be under the circumstances.

 

• January 2nd.

There are 2 church services in the Saints Benefice.  Rumburgh at 10:00am and Homersfield at 4pm.

 

• January 5th.

Road works for 3 weeks 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (Footway works ) by the pelican lights by the main post office on the Norwich Road.

 

• January 8th and 15th 10:30 am.

Hedge planting opportunity in Rumburgh, 3rd year in a row!  A group of volunteers will be hedge planting at Greenhaven in Rumburgh.

Everyone welcome, with suitable footwear, gloves, and favourite spade!  Call Lisa on 07905 362 604 for more info.

 

Steve and I have decided it is probably better not to hold a whist session in Rumburgh Village hall in January.  We will think about February nearer the time.

 

And finally, a message from the Buck.

'Dear Customers of Rumburgh Buck,  We are sorry to inform you that due to a positive Covid test within our team we will now be closed until Tuesday 4th January.  The safety of our customers and our small close-knit team of staff remain our highest priority, as it has throughout the pandemic.  Apologies to all our customers but we think it better to stay on the safe side.  Of course we are extremely disappointed not to welcome the New Year in with you but we all look forward to  brighter things in 2022.  Take care of yourselves, have a Happy 2022, we thank you for your ongoing support and welcoming you back.'

 

Very best wishes for a happy, healthy and safe 2022. 

Sange and Steve.

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8th December 2021

Dear All,  What a busy month we have coming up.

 

1)  Children please come to our church at Ilketshall St. Margaret tomorrow on Sunday 5th at 3pm, to decorate our Christmas tree.  We will be singing favourite carols and playing percussion instruments.  Gifts of books, chocolate and cake for everyone.  All welcome.

 

2) You should have already have been sent a poster about the Christmas Tree Festival at St. Margaret South Elmham. Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th, 2pm - 6:30pm each day. Refreshments, mince pies, cakes, tombola, wreaths.

 

3) On Wednesday 8th December at 7:30pm in Rumburgh Village Hall we are pleased to welcome Ian Bedford, who is one of the leading authorities in the country on biodiversity, soil health and the effects of climate change on nature and, of course, gardens.

 

4) Coffee Morning in Rumburgh Village Hall.  Thursday 9th, 10:30 - 12 noon.  Waitress service, and please wear a mask when not seated.

 

5) Saturday 11th December 8:00pm at the Rumburgh Buck, JY Kelly Folk Band. Traditional music and song.

 

6) You should already have been sent a poster about the Christmas Craft and Gift Fair at Ilketshall Village Hall. NR35 1QZ  Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th December. 11:00 - 4:00pm.

 

7) Sunday 12th December 8:00pm at the Rumburgh Buck, Live music with the Kitchen Band.

 

8) On Tuesday 14th December at 6pm there is a Carol service at Rumburgh Church. Our vicar Leon and the Vicar of Bungay have been practicing with a choir and also some children from Ilketshall St. Lawrence School Primary School will be attending.

 

9)  Join us on the patio for Carols by Candlelight on Saturday 18th December, 4pm at the Rumburgh Buck. Including mulled wine/mince pies.

 

Christmas Eve Services.

• Ilketshall St. Margaret - Carol and Crib Service 3:00pm.    
• Flixton - Crib Service 5:00pm
• St. Cross  - Midnight Mass 11:00pm
• Christmas Day will be a Family Communion , 10 :00 am Homersfield.

 

10)  Old Fashioned Carols on Christmas Day in the Cosy bar at the Rumburgh Buck with Rumburgh Morris Singers 12:30 pm.

 

11)  Last quiz of the year at the Rumburgh Buck on Wednesday 29th December. 7:30 for 8pm. light snack and raffle. Remember to book your table with Stella.

 

2022

The whist which we cancelled for Saturday 4th December due to the new Omicron variant is now on Saturday January 8th.

 

Is there anyone who holds a Food Hygiene Certificate who might be willing to help with coffee mornings etc in Rumburgh Please.

 

I hope I haven't forgotten anything.  This may well be my last email this year, so we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2022.

 

Best wishes,  Sange and Steve.

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24th November 2021

Dear All,

 

First a big thank you to everyone who was able to renew their 100 club numbers last month.  As all the numbers were taken, the annual draw at the AGM was raised from £60 to £70 and was won by Michael Josling. Ist prize went up from £24 to £25 and was won by  David Borer and second prize went from £12 to £15. Bernie Reeve was the lucky winner.  In November the lucky winners were Pat Wong and Keith Greenberg.

These numbers are now chosen at the monthly coffee mornings.

 

Thank you to everyone who supported the quiz in aid of Rumburgh Church on Saturday night by attending or donating. A total of  £338.65p was raised. It was a most enjoyable and successful evening which we hope will be repeated next November.

 

The next quiz will be held in the Rumburgh Buck this Wednesday 24th.  7:30 for 8pm.  Mid evening snack included, there will also be a raffle.

 

Change of service time. Sunday 28th November.

Joint Bungay & Saints Benefice Advent Service at All Saints Church, Mettingham is now at 6pm.

 

There is also a Holy Communion on Sunday 28th at St. Peter South Elmham at 10 am.

 

While in Southwold this morning we saw the following East Suffolk sign,   Free parking from 4pm on selected dates in the following towns:

Beccles 26/11.  Felixstowe, Halesworth, Southwold 27/11.  Framlingham, 3/12.  Leiston and Lowerstoft 4/12

Free parking will also be available from noon to 6pm on Saturday 18th December 2021 across the district.

 

The next whist in Rumburgh Village Hall is on Saturday 4th December, 7:00pm start. R.S.V.P.to me please. Doors open 6:40.

 

On Wednesday December 8th at 7:30 pm in Rumburgh Village Hall we are pleased to welcome Ian Bedford, who is one of the leading authorities in the country on biodiversity, soil health and the effects of climate change on nature and , or course gardens. 

This is Ian's own description of the talk he will be giving:  Gardens for Us & Them - Despite many worrying facts about Global Warming and Climate Change and how it will affect the ecosystems, around 35% of Britain's land mass is protected from development within National Parks and Nature Reserves.  Many projects are also underway to try and connect these protected areas so that their wildlife doesn't suffer through geographic isolation.  Home gardens can all become valuable stepping stones for our wildlife in the quest to connect the natural reserves.  This talk explains some of the very easy things we can all do to help achieve this, for us and the future generations of our population and Britain's wildlife.  Guests welcome.

 

Saturday 11th December, Children's Treasure Hunt from the Village Hall car park at 4;00pm returning at 4:30 for Christmas Songs and  Carols led by Hannah Pywell . Mince Pies and mulled wine will be available.

 

Please note Prescriptions will not be delivered to the Rumburgh Buck on Thursday 23rd December.  If medication is due around this time please order by December 13th.  Any prescriptions after this date will have to be collected from the surgery or delivered to the Buck on 30th December.

 

The Carol Service at Rumburgh Church will be held on Tuesday 14th December.

 

Take care,  Sange and Steve.

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27th October 2021

A few things coming up next month.

But first a reminder there is a quiz at the Rumburgh Buck this Wednesday 27th, 7:30 pm for 8 :00.  Don't forget to book your table with Stella.

Rumburgh and St. Michael held their AGM last Thursday.  The annual draw for the 100 club was won by Michael Josling who now has a cheque for £70 waiting for him.  I have one spare number if anyone would like it. It is £12 for the year and the 2 draws each month are 1st prize £25 and 2nd prize £15. As I don't go to the village hall meetings, the numbers have been done on FaceTime.  It has occurred to me I can, and will in future, pick the numbers at the monthly coffee mornings.  A big thank you to those who helped in the kitchen this month, much appreciated, and also to the people who made the most delicious cakes!!

Thank you also to those who have already paid their 100 club subs for the coming year. Either by transfer, cheque or cash.  I have more than half in already.

There is one more week for the scarecrow competition in Halesworth.

Halloween/Samhein/ and the Molly Men at the Rumburgh Buck next Sunday.

Now onto November.......

Saturday 6th.  We will try again for whist in Rumburgh Village Hall. Third time lucky we hope.  If not we will leave it until February.  We are planning to use the larger tables to give us all more room.  If you would like to join us, R.S.V.P. to my email address above.  Many thanks.

Also on the 6th, Otters Pocket are at the Rumburgh Buck at 8:30pm

Saturday November 13th St. Mary's Church Flixton is holding a coffee and cake morning in Flixton village hall between 10 00 am - 12 noon.  Donations to church funds.

Rumburgh Church Quiz will be held on Saturday November 20th at 7:00pm If you wish to book a table please call by November 7th to 01986 781 220 Pam and Ian Harris.  Please bring your own snacks etc as they cannot serve hot food under the present regulation safety.  Tickets are £5 per person, tables of up to 6.  Maximum number of tables will be 8.

Advance notice of road closure.  15-11-21  A144 Halesworth road, Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet - road closed 20 metres southeast and 20 metres northwest of level crossing.  Reason for closure - repairs to level crossing.  Alternative route - A144, A143,  A146,  A145,  A12,  A144

Oops, nearly forgot. Church services in The Saints.

• Sunday October 31st  10 am St. Mary's Flixton, 15:00 Ilketshall St. John
• Sunday 7th November - Remembrance Sunday 10 am Ilketshall St. Margaret.  15:00  St. James South Elmham.
• Sunday 14th November 10 am St. Margaret South Elmham.  15:00 outdoor service at Ilketshall St. Lawrence.

For services in The Blyth Valley please see their website. www.blythvalleychurches.org.uk

Just a reminder that summertime ends next weekend.

 

Take care, keep safe,  Sange and Steve.

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21st September 2021

A very successful walk/BBQ was held at the beginning of the month.

Road Closure, this time in Wissett. Mill Road, Wissett.(The Wissett Plough End) From 20/09/21 until 01/10/21 For sewage works.

I will take this opportunity to remind you  of the Macmillan coffee morning on Friday 24th being hosted by Sandra and Mike Hateley at

Rumburgh Cottage, New Road, Rumburgh IP19 0NJ.

 

New Singing Group

Singing group mainly for Carol services, namely Advent at Mettingham Church.  Practicing IIlketshall St. Margaret church for 8 weeks, including one special, chosen by us carol, to sing as a group. Harmony practice to favourite carols.  Ian Hollingsworth to lead us, Gail Sprake playing the organ.  No charge, only a contribution towards wine for Ian if you wish.  Starting Tuesday 5th October, 7pm - 8:15, possibly singing somewhere else to be decided.  Just for fun.  Please let Val know if you are interested. valeriejanecarroll@gmail.com - thank you.

 

Church Services.

For the Saints Benefice:

• Sunday 19th September, 10 am St. Michael South Elmham and 17:00 St. Mary Flixton
• Sunday 26th September, 10 am Ilketshall St. John and 17:00 Ilketshall St. Margaret.

 

For the Blyth Valley services  please see their website: www.blythvalleychurches.org.uk

 

If anyone has 5-6 hours to spare per week in either one or two sessions, please contact; Jenni 07762 215 420

 

Many thanks,  Have a good weekend.  Sange and Steve.

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