Turning to Crime: talk by local author Dorothy Stewart

Monday, 30th September, 2pm @ Southwold Library

Local resident, author Dorothy Stewart, has just put the finishing touches to her 16th novel – Stitch Up – the second in a new series of murder mysteries set in Somerset where she lived for several years. Loose Ends, the first in the series, was published in March and introduces amateur sleuth Jill Leiston, a woman with a very good reason for finding things out! An avid reader of crime novels, Dorothy will share her experiences and top tips for getting to grips with crime writing. Just how difficult is it to plot and write? And what about forensics, police procedures and technology? Is there still a place for the amateur sleuth? All will be revealed.

Dorothy will bring copies of her books for sale, both the Somerset Mystery Series and her previous novels, The Mizpah Ring trilogy and When the Boats Come Home about the Scottish fishergirls who came to Great Yarmouth in 1921.

Free event, No need to book.

Hop to It Quiz Night!

Saturday, 28th September, 7pm @ Cardinal Newman Hall (Old Sorting Office)

Southwold Library is pledged to raise £650 for St Elizabeth Hospice in exchange for a Little Hare statue to decorate and keep.

Teams of four; £3 per person.

Bring your own drinks and snacks. Raffle!

Book early to avoid disappointment, limited places. Contact Southwold Library – tel: 01502 722519 or e-mail: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Ash is Back From 12th September: Kids, Come and Read to Ash the PAT Dog

Thursdays 4pm @ Southwold Library

The Read2Dogs scheme provided by PAT helps to improve literacy skills and wellbeing in young people by developing their confidence, interest, and enjoyment in reading.

Dogs are non-judgemental and great listeners – they don’t interrupt or correct – so they aid confidence and concentration levels. PAT Dogs are also known to encourage positive social behaviours, enhance self-esteem and inspire young people to relax and have fun.

Come and read to Ash and enjoy his calm company.

Blyth Poets ‘The Isle is Full of Voices’

Friday, 6th September, 2.15–3.30pm

First Friday of every month.

A poetry group meeting at Southwold Library. All welcome to read or just listen. We invite contributions of original work or well-loved poems. Refreshment break in the Canteen.

Free event, no booking required.

Mah-Jong Group

Friday, 13th and 27th September, 2.15–4.15pm

Second and fourth Friday of the month.

Can you play Mah-Jong? Do you want to learn? Come along and join the group at Southwold Library. £1 per person.

Scrabble Club

Thursday, 12th September, 2.15pm

Second Thursday of every month.

All equipment supplied.

Refreshment break in the Canteen.

Free event, no booking required.

Crochet Club

Every Wednesday, 2.15–4pm

£2 each.

A friendly group for all abilities of crocheter. Barbara will be on hand to teach beginners, add to your crochet skills or troubleshoot problems. Or just bring along your latest project and crochet together.

Bring your own equipment or Barbara can supply at a price.

Refreshment break in the Canteen.

Lego Club!

Sundays, 12.15–1pm

Open to kids (and adults) of all ages.

This summer, we’re building: Crazy Creatures.

All donations of Lego welcome.

Free event, no booking required.

Adults: Would you like to help with Lego Club? Just ask staff.

Southwold Library Reading Group

Thursday, 26th September, 6.30pm @ Southwold Library

This month, we are reading: Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov.

Pick up a book at Southwold Library – tel: 01502 722519; e-mail: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Free event, no booking required.

Baby Bounce and Tot Rock

Every Sunday and Tuesday, 10.30–11am @ Southwold Library

Free event, no booking required.

Instruments, clapping, jogging and action rhymes.

For babies and toddlers of all ages.

Free event, no booking required.

Realise Futures Walk-in Advice and Guidance

Every Thursday, 10am–12noon @ Southwold Library

Do you have a learning disability/autism?

Do you need some support, advice or information?

Come along to one of our walk-in advice and guidance sessions. There is no need to book an appointment. Our advisors will talk to you about the support you need.

We can provide advice, guidance and information on housing, employment, benefits, training, money, travel, safety, health, bills/letters and social.

Please contact: Anita Fiddy, Service Locality Co-ordinator (East) – tel: 07598 582955; e-mail: anita.fiddy@realisefutures.org.

14th and 15th September 2024

The Reydon Scarecrow Trail 2024 takes place on Saturday, 14th and Sunday, 15th September 2024, from 10am until 4pm. It is a vital fundraiser for Reydon’s beloved Christmas Lights as well as a great community event in its own right. So thanks to all the people who have signed up to make and display a scarecrow, this event wouldn’t go ahead without you!

So, between 10am and 4pm on the two days, everyone is encouraged to visit Reydon, pick up a programme, spot all the scarecrows and choose their favourite. It’s fun for kids and adults alike, and can be completed on foot, by bike or by car.

Programmes will be available from Reydon Village Hall, Bridgefoot Stores, Little Gems and Boyden Stores. There will also be homemade refreshments and stalls throughout the weekend in Reydon Village Hall. So, come and be part of the Reydon Scarecrow Trail 2024!

Any questions, just contact reydonscarecrowtrail@gmail.com.

The Reydon Show 2024 was brilliantly attended this year with lots more people entering across the categories and large numbers coming to see all the lovely entries. The weather always keeps us guessing in this country, but it seems to have helped this year to create some amazing blooms in the flower classes – but seems to have taken its toll on the carrots and some of the other vegetable classes (though we did have a three-legged ‘Isle of Man’ carrot in the novelty vegetables).

It was lovely to see all the baked goods, photography, and handicrafts – but always happy to have more next year. Plus, for 2025, we need to rally Reydon’s artists as we were strangely short on paintings – quality, but love to see more quantity!

The kids’ creativity was amazing, and we would encourage even more children to enter the free kids’ categories next year – they can enter any arts and craft including 3D models and Lego! So, any parents or grandparents out there, encourage your children to enter free next year.

When you are planning your 2025 planting or embarking on some arts and crafts, remember the first Saturday in August will be the Reydon Show next year.

The trophy winners for 2024 were:

• Ernest Moyse Memorial Trophy – most outstanding exhibit in flower classes – C Akers
• Challenge Cup (Open) – most points in vegetable and fruit section – C Akers
• Garden News Shield (Reydon residents only) – most points in vegetable and fruit section – C Akers
• Charlie Martin Cup – (Reydon residents only) – runner up in vegetable and fruit section – P Dawson
• Fitzgerald Cup – most points in flower section – P Dawson
• Frances Moyse Memorial Trophy – most outstanding exhibit in vegetable classes – C Akers
• Silver Plate – most points in cookery classes – C Horton
• Reydon Show Trophy – best exhibit in adult handicraft – C Clark
• Reg Belcher Trophy – most points in handicraft – C Clark
• Copperwheat Trophy – best exhibit in pot plant classes – L Nicholls
• Reydon Parish Council Shield (Reydon residents only) – best exhibit in cookery classes – C Horton
• Sam Adamson Cup – best exhibit in photography classes – P Harrild
• Dillon Gibbon Trophy – most points in photography classes – P Harrild.