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Well, “Blooming June” certainly lived up to its name – a bit of a hiccup to start with, but the rain was so welcome for farmers and gardeners alike. However, “Mr. Blue Sky” (Electric Light Orchestra 1977) is now all about us and “The Sun has got his hat on and coming out to play” (Ambrose and his Orchestra 1932)**. What a difference it has made to the village – an amazing display of country flowers in bloom and some very special ones as well – look out for them. Last Sunday when pottering in the front garden almost everyone who passed remarked on our hollyhocks and it reminded me of 2021, the second year of Covid, which, for all the heartache, was also a wonderful sunshine summer for appreciating all that nature and being outdoors has to give. I particularly remembered coming out of our front door on the High Street to see it filled from North to South with hollyhocks all in glorious flower of every colour and shade.
I will probably never see such profusion again, but it just shows that no matter how difficult and stressful caring for a loved one can be, there is always peace, beauty, and refreshment to be found outside our front and back doors. So why not join us at our allotment for “Bloom and Brew” on Tuesday 14th July 10.00 to 12.00 – for a chance to meet up for “cuppa and cake”, relax, potter if you want, and enjoy our garden space – Call Carol on 07768960368 for more information.
With my very best wishes, Lynden
Visit to The Hut, Felixstowe 2025
We – 38 Project friends – had a lovely day out again, this year – weather favourable, Prosecco and orange juice welcome drink enjoyed, fish and chips excellent , strawberries and ice cream, perfect! A game of ‘Hoy’ lead by Steve Robbins, singing led by Karen Walsh, and a trip along the prom for anyone who would like to go, until the shower came! – and then chocolate cake, to celebrate Audrey’s birthday! All made for a day full of fun and friendship.
Thank you to all volunteers, for driving, setting up the room, serving lunch and drinks, packing up at the end of the day – it isn’t possible without you. Thank you to all guests for joining in, some for the 8th year, some for the first time – I hope you’ll come along again next year!
Thank you to Debenham Co-op for support and to all whose donations contribute to the cost of our annual outing.
Joy Walton – The Debenham Project
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