Category: News
August news & events from Southwold Library
Forensics & Crime Solving Workshop with Kinetic Science Adventures
Thursday 10th August 11am & 1.30pm @ Stella Peskett Millennium Hall
Take fingerprints, exam a crime scene, dress as CSIs and work out who the criminal is and how the crime was committed.
ÂĢ2 per child. Open to children 5+ . 1.5 hours. Limited spaces. Book your place today!
01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolklibraries
Free Crafts @ Southwold Library accompanying Southwold Open Air Family Theatre
Tuesday 15th August 11-12 Shakespeare crafts â Make your own ruff, quill and Italian masks!
Tuesday 22nd August 11-12 Robin Hood crafts â Make a Robin Hood hat, puppets and arrow bookmark!
Tuesday 29th August 11-12 Alice crafts â Make a Cheshire Cat grin, Mad Hatter hat and Alice from a loo roll!
Book now www.cambridgetouringproductions.co.uk 07771 593218.
Free Family Picnic & Parrot Crafts, Stories & Games @ Jubilee Green Reydon with Southwold Library
Wednesday 16th August from 12
Bring your own picnic & seating
Make balancing parrots, pompom parrots, parrot gliders & more!
No unaccompanied children
If wet collect crafts from Southwold Library
My Little Village â Under 5s Role Play Fun
Thursday 17th August 9.30am, 11am & 1pm @ Stella Peskett Millennium Hall
Come and join us at My Little Village and let your childâs imagination run wild in our pop-up role play village!
What will they choose to be today? A firefighter, a vet , a singer or maybe a chef. Or you could sit around the campfire and roast marshmallows playing the ukulele in our festival area!
Role play sessions for walkers to 5 years
ÂĢ4 per child for 1 hourâs play! Event costs subsidised by the Friends of Southwold Library
Limited spaces. Book your place today! 01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolklibraries
Horse Stories & Crafts with Redwings Horse Sanctuary
Wednesday 23rd August 11am @Southwold Library
Meet Charlotte from Redwings Horse Sanctuary & hear about their work.
Followed by horse stories & crafts with Southwold Library.
Free event, no need to book.
Orwell in Southwold: a guided walk with local author Ronald Binns
Saturday 26th August 11.00am from Southwold Library
Join Ronald Binns on a tour of George Orwell’s Southwold and see the houses where he lived and wrote.
Learn about his long association with the town and how Southwold and its people entered into his writing.
Ronald Binns is the author of âOrwell in Southwoldâ.
ÂĢ5 per person. Approx. 75 minutes. Limited number.
Book your tickets at Southwold Library 01502 722519 www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolklibraries
Ready, Set, Read!: Summer Reading Challenge 2022
15th July â 3rd September
Fun for children of all ages
Join Ready, Set, Read! at Southwold Library
Read or have 6 books read to you, collect prizes and when you finish get a bag, medal & certificate!
Friends of Southwold Library Book Stall!
Saturday 26th August 9.00am â 1.00pm Outside Lloyds Bank
Wide selection of books
For further details contact Southwold Library, 01502 722519
All funds towards supporting Southwold Library
Mind Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Drop in Support
A mental health drop in service provided by a trained Norfolk and Waveney Mind Recovery Team Member. Talk to somebody about how you are feeling, hear what services we can offer and receive mental health support.
Practical support available on signposting you to other services that we together feel may help.
SOUTHWOLD LIBRARY
FRIDAY 4th Aug 10am-12pm
Whether itâs you needing support, someone in your family, a friend or a work colleague, we are here for you.
Chess Club
Every Friday from 4.30pm @Southwold Library
Free play every week for kids 7+ & adults
Beginners’ teaching & assistance from Phil weeks 2 & 4
Mah-jong Group
Friday 11th & 25th August 2.15-4.15pm
2nd & 4th Friday of the month
Can you play mah-jong?
Do you want to learn?
Come along and join the group at Southwold Library. ÂĢ1 per person
Crochet Club
Every Wednesday 2.15-4pm
ÂĢ2 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
Blyth Poets âThe isle is full of voicesâ
A poetry group meeting at Southwold Library
Friday 4th August 2.15-3.30pm
First Friday of every month
All welcome to read or just listen.
We invite contributions of original work or well-loved poems.
Refreshment break in The Canteen
Scrabble Club
Thursday 17th August: Third Thursday of Every Month 2.15pm
All Equipment Supplied
Refreshment break in The Canteen
Lego Club!
Sundays 12.15-1.00pm
Open to kids (and adults) of all ages
This Summer weâre 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.
Kids, Come & Read to Ash the PAT Dog
Wednesdays 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 donât 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 for up to 15 minutes at a time plus enjoy a range of dog themed games, jigsaws, and crafts while you wait.
Free event, no booking required.
Southwold Library, Old Hospital Hub, Field Stile Road, Southwold IP18 6LD 01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Southwold Library Reading Group
This month we are reading:
âInstruction for a Heatwaveâ by Maggie OâFarrell
Thursday 31st August 6.30pm @ Southwold Library
Pick up a book at Southwold Library
Free event, no booking required.
01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Baby Bounce & Tot Rock Southwold Library
Every Sunday & Tuesday 10.30-11.00am.
Instruments, clapping, jogging & action rhymes.
For babies & toddlers of all ages.
July events from Southwold and District Rotary Club
We are the Southwold and District Rotary Club, and we really need volunteers to help us with our Community Events in Southwold and District. We are already working on the Southwold Christmas Day Swim and will be supporting the Southwold Pitstop Cafe fete and Southwold Christmas Lights, as part of our busy schedule for 2023 to help our community! Events coming up in July include:
Brass on the Grass: 9 July
The Annual ‘Brass on the Grass’ Event on Jubilee Green Reydon with the Sole Bay Community Choir and Wrentham Band, 30 stalls booked, BBQ and Bar – Welcoming the Reydon Parish Council and all the latest news on the amazing the Reydon and Southwold Community Pantry
Sunday 9 July 2023, 12.00 until 4.30 pm
Rotary in The Community Evening- 20 July
Celebrating the work the group and volunteers achieve. We raised over ÂĢ22,000 last year. We have a busy year ahead but we are always looking for new members or volunteers. We don’t want Rotary to be a mystery to anyone and would love to chat with folk about what we do in the community. Tickets are limited. For tickets, email info@southwoldrotary.co.uk Rotary is a non-political, non-religious organisation open to all persons regardless of race, colour, or personal beliefs. Rotarians are friendly, outgoing, and welcoming.
Tools with a Mission: charity tool collection: 23 July
On 23 July 2023, 10am until 1pm JULY 2023, we will be collecting for a wonderful charity called T.W.A.M (Tools with a Mission) at the Scout Hut, Mights Road, Southwold.
Time to clear out the shed. Bring your old tools for us to give to TWAM (Tools with a Mission- Charity). Your tools could help someone make a new start, take them out of poverty, help them feed their family, and educate their children. Your old tools are someone else’s new beginning.
Bring them to us on Sunday 23 July 2023 10 am until 1.00 pm at the Scout Hall Mights Road, Southwold. Or for further information contact us at www.southwoldrotary.co.uk
We hope to see you at our Summer events and if you are interested in volunteering, please contact info@southwoldrotary.co.uk – we would love to hear from you.
July News & Events from Southwold Library
Ready, Set, Read!: Summer Reading Challenge 2022
15th July â 3rd September
Fun for children of all ages
Join Ready, Set, Read! at Southwold Library
Read or have 6 books read to you, collect prizes and when you finish get a bag, medal & certificate!
Orwell in Southwold: a guided walk with local author Ronald Binns
Saturday 15th July 11.00am from Southwold Library
Join Ronald Binns on a tour of George Orwell’s Southwold and see the houses where he lived and wrote. Learn about his long association with the town and how Southwold and its people entered into his writing. Ronald Binns is the author of âOrwell in Southwoldâ.
ÂĢ5 per person. Approx. 75 minutes. Limited number.
Book your tickets at Southwold Library 01502 722519 www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolklibraries
Pirate Crafts Games & Fun for all the Family @ Southwold Boating Lakes & Tearoom
Thursday 27th July 11am & 2pm
Make a pirate hat, eyepatch, sword, magnets, keyrings and much more!
Free stories, games & fun
Making Sessions for Kids Arts & Craft for the Reydon Show
Saturday 29th July 11am & 2pm
The Reydon Show takes place on Saturday 5th August 2023 – Come and find out about the free categories for kids.
Arts & crafts materials provided for kids from nursery-year 6 to make entries for the show – sessions last an hour.
Paws-itivity Quiz Night
Saturday 29th July 7.00pm
Cardinal Newman Hall (Old Sorting Office)
Teams of 4 – ÂĢ3 per person.
Bring your own drinks & snacks. Raffle!
Book early to avoid disappointment, limited places.
Contact Southwold Library, 01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Mind Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Drop in Support
A mental health drop in service provided by a trained Norfolk and Waveney Mind Recovery Team Member. Talk to somebody about how you are feeling, hear what services we can offer and receive mental health support.
Practical support available on signposting you to other services that we together feel may help.
SOUTHWOLD LIBRARY
FRIDAY 7th July 10am-12pm
FRIDAY 4th Aug 10am-12pm
Whether itâs you needing support, someone in your family, a friend or a work colleague, we are here for you.
Chess Club
Every Friday from 4.30pm @Southwold Library
Free play every week for kids 7+ & adults
Beginners’ teaching & assistance from Phil weeks 2 & 4
Mah-jong Group
Friday 14th & 28th July 2.15-4.15pm
2nd & 4th Friday of the month
Can you play mah-jong?
Do you want to learn?
Come along and join the group at Southwold Library. ÂĢ1 per person
Crochet Club
Every Wednesday 2.15-4pm
ÂĢ2 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
Blyth Poets âThe isle is full of voicesâ
A poetry group meeting at Southwold Library
Friday 7th July 2.15-3.30pm
First Friday of every month
All welcome to read or just listen.
We invite contributions of original work or well-loved poems.
Refreshment break in The Canteen
Scrabble Club
Thursday 20th July: Third Thursday of Every Month 2.15pm
All Equipment Supplied
Refreshment break in The Canteen
Lego Club!
Sundays 12.15-1.00pm
Open to kids (and adults) of all ages
This Summer weâre 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
Kids, Come & Read to Ash the PAT Dog
Wednesdays 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 donât 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 for up to 15 minutes at a time plus enjoy a range of dog themed games, jigsaws, and crafts while you wait.
Free event, no booking required.
Southwold Library, Old Hospital Hub, Field Stile Road, Southwold IP18 6LD 01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Southwold Library Reading Group
This month we are reading:
âA Man Called Oveâ by Fredrik Backman
Thursday 27th July 6.30pm @ Southwold Library
Pick up a book at Southwold Library
Free event, no booking required.
01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Baby Bounce & Tot Rock Southwold Library
Every Sunday & Tuesday 10.30-11.00am.
Instruments, clapping, jogging & action rhymes.
For babies & toddlers of all ages.
Reydon Community Quiz: End of Season Report
The last Reydon Community Quiz of the 2022/23 season took place on 19 May, this month led by guest quizmaster Nick Humphry, with a range of intriguing questions!
Winners were âThreeâs Companyâ with 103 points, âWho are we?â in second place with 98 points, followed by âTreacle Tartsâ in third place with 95 points.
The evening raised ÂĢ340, and at the suggestion of quizzers, this will be donated to the East Anglian Air Ambulance, a charity who provide a vital service in our rural environment.
This season the Reydon Community Quiz has raised a total of ÂĢ2,375, and has donated to the VHC Food Bank, Frostenden Parochial Charity, Reydon Christmas Lights, Sole Bay Juniors Football Club, Sole Bay Care Fund, Southwold & Dunwich Lifeboat, the Turkey/Syria Earthquake appeal, the Rural Coffee Caravan, Friends of Southwold Library, and the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
That is a huge amount of brilliant causes supported, and a huge amount of generosity from our lovely quiz community. Heartfelt thanks as always to everyone who attends and supports the Reydon Community Quiz. An extra thanks to those who have been quizmasters this season, to those who have run the raffle and donated prizes, and to Sole Bay Bowls Club.
The new season will begin again on Friday 19th October, followed by Friday 17th November and Friday 15th December (all the third Friday of the month)
There is sometimes space for another team so do contact me if you are interested in joining us for the new season, on ahumphry@talktalk.net.
Amanda Humphry, Quiz Coordinator
Reydon Open Studio Trail: Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 June
Seven artists living and working in Reydon will be opening their studios this June as part of Southwold Arts Festival.
The studios will be open on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June from 11am to 5pm and the event is free. Leaflets are available from Barbrooks, Southwold Library and many businesses in the local area.


Reydon Parish Council: We are looking for a Junior Content Manager
Weâre looking for someone with a keen interest in our village and in digital and content, to help with our online communication.
Weâre looking for someone to spend around 3 hours a week with us, to help us to create and post great content on our website and social media channels.
Working with our digital communication lead who will oversee the role, you will help us to grow and nurture our new website and our Facebook channel. You might have a passion for photography or using graphics tools like Canva. If so, this could be for you.
Weâre looking for the following:
- Self-motivation
- A flair for words and a creative eye
- Someone who loves social media and can help us develop our plans
- A team player
- Someone who lives in Reydon and has a keen interest in the village
We are able to budget for 3 hours a week, at ÂĢ10.42 / hour. A lot of our Parish work is voluntary, so if you want to give a little more of your time, weâll always appreciate it.
The role covers the following core tasks, but may evolve over time:
- Writing posts for our Facebook page
- Designing small graphics for the page
- Finding great photography of the village from our community
- Ideas for how to grow our follower base
- Posting the mandatory communication from the council
- Making website updates
- Checking our Parish inbox
- Adding community events to the website and Facebook pages
- Sourcing stock imagery
Sound like you? Please send your CV and opening letter, or alternative relevant information so we can consider you for the role to: jess.gregson33@gmail.com and cathy@socialandscribe.com
Southwold Library: News and events for June 2023
Now Booking: Friends of Southwold Library present Slaughter in Southwold: Southwold Library Crime Writers Festival
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th June At Southwold Arts Centre, St Edmunds Hall
Authors Talks by: David Blake, Chris Carter, Helen Fields, Anthony Horowitz, Lesley Kara, Simon Mayo, Kate Rhodes, & Rebecca Tope.
Tickets ÂĢ6 per talk, ÂĢ20 per day or ÂĢ40 for the weekend (lunches not included)
Lunches with the authors – provided by CafÃĐ 51 & Markâs Fish Shop
Plus: Kate Ellisâ âThe Case of the Late Cookâ Murder Mystery Night Friday 16th June 7.00pm
Fun Crime Quiz Night Saturday 17th 7.00pm
Whodunnit Puzzle Sheet available from 1st May – ÂĢ1. Solve the crime and you could win a ÂĢ10 Book Token
Raffle for a Luxury Crime Related Hamper (raffle tickets available from 1st May at Southwold Library)
Book at the library, by phone 01502 722519 or on the website www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/slaughter
Mind Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Drop in Support
A mental health drop in service provided by a trained Norfolk and Waveney Mind Recovery Team Member. Talk to somebody about how you are feeling, hear what services we can offer and receive mental health support.
Practical support available on signposting you to other services that we together feel may help.
SOUTHWOLD LIBRARY
FRIDAY 9th June 10am-12pm
FRIDAY 7th July 10am-12pm
FRIDAY 4th Aug 10am-12pm
Whether itâs you needing support, someone in your family, a friend or a work colleague, we are here for you.
Face to Face Legal Matters Advice & Information: Nursing home fees: should I start saving now?
Monday 12th June 10.00am
@ Southwold Library
Local Solicitor Stuart Johnson, fully accredited with Solicitors for the Elderly, will advise on how nursing home fees could affect you and what you need to be doing now.
Free talk, no need to book
01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Compassionate Care: Planning for your Future â including advice from Death Doula Jane OâRiordan
Monday 19th June 2-4pm @ Southwold Library
This information event is about planning for YOUR future care needs, plans that are shared and recorded, so that if you cannot speak for yourselves those caring for you will know what you want.
Suffolk Libraries & St Elizabeth Hospice will take you through the Personal, Clinical, Legal and Financial components. Live for today but plan for tomorrow.
A previous attendant said âWe attended the talk on Compassionate Care Planning and thoroughly recommend it to others. We both found it informative, helpful and not at all depressing! It was useful to be given the range of decisions we all to need to make and how to record them. The speaker was sensitive to the issues discussed and encouraged dialogue and questions.â
Part of the Compassionate Communities project and involves Suffolk Libraries working in partnership with St Elizabeth Hospice to provide specialist collections of books and support groups.
Free event, just turn up.
Southwold Library 01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Chess Club
Every Friday from 4.30pm @Southwold Library
Free play every week for kids 7+ & adults
Beginners’ teaching & assistance from Phil weeks 2 & 4
Mah-jong Group
Friday 9th & 23rd June 2.15-4.15pm
2nd & 4th Friday of the month
Can you play mah-jong?
Do you want to learn?
Come along and join the group at Southwold Library. ÂĢ1 per person
Come Together Tuesdays @ Southwold Library
Every Tuesday 2-4pm
Free Social Afternoon for Adults
Complete the ongoing jigsaw, play a card or board game or bring along your knitting or other crafts.
Free hot drinks
Crochet Club
Every Wednesday 2.15-4pm
ÂĢ2 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
Blyth Poets âThe isle is full of voicesâ
A poetry group meeting at Southwold Library
Friday 2nd June 2.15-3.30pm
First Friday of every month
All welcome to read or just listen.
We invite contributions of original work or well-loved poems.
Refreshment break in The Canteen
Scrabble Club
Thursday 15th June: Third Thursday of Every Month 2.15pm
All Equipment Supplied
Refreshment break in The Canteen
Lego Club!
Sundays 12.15-1.00pm
Open to kids (and adults) of all ages
This Spring weâre building: Wonderful Wildlife
All donations of Lego welcome
Free event, no booking required.
Adults: Would you like to help with Lego Club? Just ask staff
Kids, Come & Read to Ash the PAT Dog
Wednesdays 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 donât 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 for up to 15 minutes at a time plus enjoy a range of dog themed games, jigsaws, and crafts while you wait.
Free event, no booking required.
Southwold Library, Old Hospital Hub, Field Stile Road, Southwold IP18 6LD 01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Southwold Library Reading Group
This month we are reading:
âThe Ashes of Londonâ by Andrew Taylor
Thursday 29th June 6.30pm @ Southwold Library
Pick up a book at Southwold Library
Free event, no booking required.
01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Baby Bounce & Tot Rock Southwold Library
Every Sunday & Tuesday 10.30-11.00am.
Instruments, clapping, jogging & action rhymes.
For babies & toddlers of all ages.
Reydon & Southwold Community Fridge and Pantry launches! Thank you for your support!
The Reydon & Southwold Community Fridge and Pantry welcomed thirty families on its opening day on Friday 28 April, 2023. Thank you to everyone who is supporting this community initiative, led by Reydon Parish Council in collaboration with Southwold Town Council.
The Pantry is open every Friday from 09:00 to 12:00 AND 16:00 to 19:00 at Reydon Village Hall, IP18 6RF.
This initiative helps local businesses reduce food waste by offering our community short-date fresh and dry goods that would otherwise be thrown away, free of charge. This will help create a more sustainable community as well as ease the squeeze on everyone’s pockets as food prices continue to rise.
It follows other successful community fridge projects across the UK, including Kessingland Parish Council, who has opened one in the village library.
Please do continue to spread the word and we look forward to welcoming our community again next Friday. Just come along to Reydon Village hall with one normal sized shopping bag per household.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee food is safe for allergy sufferers.
If you have any questions about the Pantry, please get in touch with the team at reydonandsouthwoldpantry@gmail.com
Reydon & Southwold Community Fridge & Pantry Opens on Friday 28 April
Help us to reduce food waste by collecting free groceries every Friday from the Pantry at Reydon Village Hall
On Friday 28 April, The Reydon & Southwold Community Fridge and Pantry will open. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered so far and we are looking forward to opening the doors to this new local initiative, led by Reydon Parish Council, in collaboration with Southwold Town Council.
The Pantry helps local businesses reduce food waste by offering our community short-date fresh and dry goods that would otherwise be thrown away, free of charge. This will help create a more sustainable community as well as ease the squeeze on everyone’s pockets as food prices continue to rise.
The Pantry will be open every Friday from 09:00 to 12:00 AND 16:00 to 19:00 at Reydon Village Hall, IP18 6RF.
One normal sized shopping bag per household and please bring your own bag.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee food is safe for allergy sufferers.
We need your support to help make this initiative a success – please do spread the word and we look forward to welcoming you to the Pantry from next Friday!
The Pantry can be contacted at REYDONANDSOUTHWOLDPANTRY@GMAIL.COM