September is the start of the new school year. Children could be starting a new primary school in Reception, a new Secondary school in Year 7 and a new class at any stage. Dusting out the cobwebs of a long, hot summer break and down to some new learning experiences. We, at the Bugle team, […]
Bildeston Community Support is really concerned about the effect of rising fuel prices and how it is already affecting some of our local residents. At least four Bildeston families went without heating oil last winter. Numbers of families we support through the foodbank are steadily growing and the battle to heat AND (not or) eat […]
The cost of energy and food is so high now. I’m worried about how I’ll put food on the table. I’m on a prepayment meter and I’m really scared we’re going to be left without any gas or electric if I can’t top up. What can I do? First of all, I’m really sorry to […]
Whether you are visiting a family at their home, or helping at one of our family, perinatal or SEND (special educational needs) groups, you will be giving real, practical support and encouragement to families, so that they can provide a strong foundation for their childs’ future. This support is needed now more than ever and […]
The volunteers are wilting and the dogs have flopped down in the shade as I write this in the middle of another heatwave. Hopefully it will be cooler when we have a stall on the Green at the Cavendish Fete on 3rd September, open 1-5pm. The following week our £1 Sale will be held at […]
from Revd Elke Cattermole.. Well, have you all survived the extremely hot July and August. While writing this letter the day is slightly cooler and in a normal summer would be regarded as a pleasant August day. It has given us all a respite from the extreme heat and even finishing the day with a […]
Dr Hainsworth is engaging with patients of the Bildeston Health Centre at public meetings. The news that Dr Beale was leaving has forced the practice to consider all aspects of the way in which it cares for all its patients. Until now patients at Bildeston Health Centre have been relatively fortunate as Drs Hainsworth, Clarke […]
Firstly I would like to thank the various organisers of functions in the village where a collection has been made for the Ukraine Appeal and given to EPIC, the charity I work for. I am very grateful for all the gifts and interest shown in this local effort. I have just returned from a trip […]
Myself and the team who organised the Jubilee Funday were thrilled to see so many of you supporting the event and having a good time, although the weather turned on us about 4.30pm. The hot dogs and burgers were a big hit and so were the teas and cakes, everyone had a go on the […]
We thought, hoped, we would never see the like again Refugee Blues W. H. Auden written in 1939 Say this city has ten million souls, Some are living in mansions, some are living in holes: Yet there’s no place for us, my dear, yet there’s no place for us. Once we had a country and […]