On the 14^th  of July  we had an excellent, if scary, talk about Meningitis and the Trust now set up. They hope to have a vaccine available for all the different meningococcus groups.  Meanwhile, it is absolutely essential to contact your doctor immediately if someone you know is ill and you suspect meningitis/ meningococcal septicaemia.
If you would like to know more they can be found on:
www.menigitis-trust.org.uk

Julia Josephs

Southwold Choral Society recommences on 14^th September.  Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 p.m. until 9.00 p.m. in the Orchestral Room at St. Felix School.  This year's main work will be Mendelssohn's 'Elijah', a much loved and challenging tour de force of the Romantic choral repertoire.
The Society is always keen to welcome new members.  We are a friendly group and whilst we enjoy hard and demanding work, the atmosphere is relaxed and good-humoured.
If you are interested in joining us this season as we do battle with the priests of Baal, we would love to hear from you.  Experienced choral singers and sight-readers are always particularly welcome.

Please contact Victor Scott on (01502) 723775

The 37^th season of summer organ recitals continues apace. All recitals take place on Wednesday evenings at 8.15 p.m. in St. Edmund's Church, Southwold and last for just over an hour. Admission is free with a voluntary retiring collection to help meet costs.
Upcoming recitalists are:

There will be an 'Entertainment' evening on Saturday, 4^th of September in the Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. entitled:

It will be a superb entertainment for a summer's evening, with romantic readings of prose and poetry coupled with lovely songs. The music is being provided by the distinguished soprano, Yvonne Robert, while the reader is the well-known actor, Graham Roberts, (better known as George Barford in the Archers).
After the performance, enjoy a glass or three of wine, with canapés and have a chat with the artists. Yvonne will be delighted to sign copies of her new CD!
A private sponsor has agreed to pay all the costs, so all the proceeds will be 'flushed' into the 'Loo Fund'. During August, tickets will be available from the 'Tuck Shop'.
Tel: (01502) 723025
Looking forward to seeing you.

Ian Bruce-Jones

Every Tuesday morning from 9.30 - 10.30 a.m. Yvonne Proctor takes us through a whole body workout in the Village Hall. The new term begins on the 7^th of September.  The cost is £3 per session.  Every week is different, interesting and fun and we finish with relaxation and stretching. Can you resist such an opportunity on your doorstep to improve your level of fitness?  I certainly can't, so please come and join me, and many others, on a Tuesday morning.
I hope to see you there.
Jenny Cardwell

This year's Sponsored Cycle Ride will be on Saturday, 11^th  of September. All relevant literature is now available from 'Herons', Church Field.
My grateful thanks to everyone who cycled last year and made it possible to raise an excellent £774, and especially to Wendy Sinclair who kindly took over from me during Eric's illness.

Ruth Bassett, 722474