Enjoy a Quiet Day in a Summer Garden in Erwarton. 17 July 10.30 am - 4.00 pm. Led by Ann Baeppler, an interfaith minister. A day to savour the beauty of the season, to feel our connection with nature and to be still in the company of others. The day may include poetry, meditation and music.

Booking:  Please phone Jane Goyder on 01473 328314 or via our website www.reshapers.org/retreats Cost: £15 to include lunch and refreshments or £12.50 if booked and paid for at least 48 hours in advance. Tree of Life consists of a group of people on the Shotley Peninsula who organise a programme of events to foster the creative spirit.

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday JULY 20^TH at 24 Chedworth Place, to review the following suggested novels and take part in Elaine’s Poetry workshop. “Cold Comfort Farm” by Stella Gibbons. “Dancing with Mr Darcy” by Sarah Waters – Short Stories inspired by Jane Austen. “In search of the Missing Eyelash” by Karen McLeod.

If you are interested in joining us ring Ian on 01473 328734 or e-mail me on, irtatchell@googlemail.com

The next meeting of the U3A will be held in the Constable Memorial Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt at 2.15pm. Non members £3 donation. Contact Ian Rose on 01206 392870.

14^th July

“Putting the House to Bed” – An illustrated lecture by Veronica Bennett

13^th August

“A Summer Dinner” – by invitation of ‘Dinner Ladies’ 7pm at the Constable Hall. Closing date for booking 5^th July.

Meetings of the Village link are held on Wednesday’s at Tattingstone Village Hall unless otherwise stated. Starts at 10am. Non members £1.20

14^th July

“Turkish Wedding Tradition – Terry Gibbs

11^th August

“Suffolk Ghosts and Haunting” – Robert Halliday. Plus Ploughman’s lunch and sales table.

Saturday 3^rd July, 9.30 - 4.30. Grab yourself a bargain and support your local charities. Look out for signs and balloons all around the village.

The village Hall will be open for a table top sale, refreshments by the W.I and toilets available. In aid of St Elizabeth Hospice (Carla Dawson tribute fund), Arthritis Research, East Anglia’s Children Hospice (Treehouse appeal). For information and booking call Ronnie Dawson 01206 395557, or Yvonne Amoss 01206 392296.

SOS is holding a summer party from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the evening of Wednesday the 23^rd of June. Oliver Paul has kindly offered to host the event at Freston Lodge. It will be an opportunity for members to get together in relaxed surroundings and discuss current issues affecting the Shotley Peninsula with your committee. There will be a glass of wine and canapés. Members’ guests will be welcome.

To book tickets please contact Rachael Jowers on 01473 215854 or at rachael_jowers@churchmanor.com . If you are not a member but wish to join SOS you can contact Rachael or look at our website at http://www.stourandorwellsociety.org.uk Please enquire before the 15th of June. The Society is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the environment of the Stour and Orwell AONB and associated areas. Rodney Chadburn

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday June 8^th, 8pm at Tamzin’s, Bay Tree House. We will be discussing two contemporary novels; “Londonstani” by Gautam Mautan and ‘When We Were Bad’. by Charlotte Mendelsan.

New members very welcome, we meet about every six weeks and enjoy mixing literary review, poetry and play reading with the occasional social event! If you are interested in joining us ring Ian on 01473 328734 or e-mail me on, irtatchell@googlemail.com