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SOCIETIES, CLUBS & VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS

Name:                   Aldeburgh Festival Club

Contact for Membership:
Anita Johnson - Secretary
Hove Cottage
Donkey Lane
Friston, Saxmundham
IP17 1PL

Email: anita@hovecott.plus.com

Details: The Club provides social, dining and cultural activities for its Members, with a dinner/lecture each Thursday evening from October to April.
New Members are welcomed.

Venue: Mainly at the White Lion Hotel, Aldeburgh.
Occasionally at other local venues.

Other information: The committee meets 4 times a year, in
Aldeburgh. The Club has annual Summer Outing in July.



Name:                              Aldeburgh Society
Contact:                            John Storey (Hon Secretary)
Address:                            Rosebank, 13 Park Road,
                              Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5EX
 
Details:               Meets: - Lectures (normally last Friday in Oct, Nov, Jan and Feb)
                            - AGM, Aldeburgh Church Hall
                            - Committee meets 4 times a year, Aldeburgh
                              Cinema
                            - Summer outing
 

 
Name:                               Aldeburgh Moot Hall Museum
Contact:                            Moot Hall
Address:                           Sea Front,
                                          Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                          IP15 5DS
 
Details:                            16th Century Timbered Town Hall.  Town history and
                                    maritime affairs including   prints, paintings, relics of
                         1862 excavations of Snape Anglo-Saxon ship burial.
                                    2001 Opening: April and May: Saturday and Sunday,
                                    2.30-5pm.  June and September: Daily, 2.30-5pm.
                                    July and August: Daily, 10-12.30 and 2.30-5pm.
                                    70p entrance fee (Children free)
 

Name:                               Aldeburgh and District Flower Club
Contact:                            Mrs Clara Smith
Address:                            39 Linden Road,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5JH
 
 
Details:                           Meets: 3rd Tuesday of month
                                      Church Hall, Aldeburgh
                                       Chairman: Mrs Christine Allaway
                                      Glendalough, Priors Way, Aldeburgh
 

Subject:                            Flower Arranging Aldeburgh
Name:                               Aldeburgh and District Angling Club
Contact:                            Mr and Mrs Harrison
Address:                            Chapel Barn Farm, Leiston Road,
                              Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                        IP15 5QE
 
Details:                            Meets: Chapel Barn Farm, Aldeburgh
 

Subject:            Angling Aldeburgh
                                    Stewart Smalley
                              Aldeburgh Tackle
                              Crabbe Street
                              Aldeburgh
 

Name:              Macmillan Cancer Relief (Aldeburgh and District)
 
Details:             Area covered: Aldeburgh and District, ie Saxmundham,
                                    Leiston, Thorpeness, Snape, Aldringham, Friston,
                                    Knodishall etc.
                                    Aims: To provide specialist care for cancer patients
                                    as well as help and support for both the patients and
                                    their families

Name:                         Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association, Aldeburgh and
                                   District (M.E.)
Contact:                      Ms P.A. Ward
Address:          25 Saxmundham Road,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                    IP15 5JA
 

Name:                          Volunteer Centre, Aldeburgh, Leiston and Saxmundham
                                    Aldeburgh Leiston and Saxmundham Volunteer Centre
Contact:                       Volunteer Centre
Address:                      Council Offices, Main Street
                                    Leiston
Postcode:        IP16 4ER
 
Details:                       Co-ordinator: Mr John Moss
                         Aims/services: Recruit and support volunteers
                         and attempt to match them with the individual
                         or organisation needing help.
                                    (AGM: Sep)
 

Subject:                        Voluntary Service Aldeburgh
                                    Volunteers Aldeburgh
                                    Welfare Aldeburgh
Name:              Aldeburgh Golf Club
Contact:                       G.M. Gadney, Secretary
Address:                      Aldeburgh Golf Club, Saxmundham Road,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                      IP15 5PE
 
Details:                        Steward: Telephone (01728) 452408
                                    Professional: K.R. Preston Tel (01728) 453309
 

Name:                               Slaughden Sailing Club, Aldeburgh
Contact:                            Ms P. Forrest
Address:                            3 Squirrel Cottages,
                              Gromford, Snape, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP17 7RE
Details:                            Organised Race Meetings: Sundays, April to October
                               Wednesday, 7-9pm, May to August
                                   Various sailing, social events and youth training
                                   programme, April to October.
                              www.slaughdensailingclub.co.uk
                            E-mail:  info@slaughdensailingclub.co.uk
 

Name:                              Aldeburgh Poetry Circle
Contact:                            Mrs Trixie Cockshott
Address:                            39 Linden Close,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5JL
 
Details:             Meets: Alternate Mondays, 2.30 pm
                                    Long-established private group, meeting throughout the
                                    year mainly to read and discuss poetry, and also to read
                                    their own work.
                                    Group 2 - Meets: Alternate Tuesdays, 2.30 pm
                                    Contact: Mrs H. Cox, 12 The Fairway, Aldeburgh
 

Subject:                       Writing Groups Aldeburgh
                        
Name:                         National Blood Service, Aldeburgh
Contact:                       Mrs E. H. Lilley
Address:                      8 Lee Road,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                    IP15 5HG
Details:                         Local Organiser: Mrs E.H. Lilley
                                    Local Donor Centre: Leiston TAA, Victory Road,
                         Leiston, IP16 4PD
 
Subject:                      Blood Donors Aldeburgh
                                    Welfare Aldeburgh
 
 
Name:                         Royal Air Forces Association, Aldeburgh
                                    RAFA, Aldeburgh
Contact:                       Sir Charles Soutar
Address:                      Oak Cottage, 57 High Street,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:        IP15 5AU
 
Details:                          Chairman/Honorary Secretary: Sir Charles Soutar
 
 

Name:                         Royal Air Forces Association, Aldeburgh
                                    RAFA, Aldeburgh
Contact:                       Sir Charles Soutar
Address:                      Oak Cottage, 57 High Street,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                    IP15 5AU
 
Details:                         Chairman/Honorary Secretary: Sir Charles Soutar
 
Subject:                      Services & Ex services Aldeburgh
                                    Air Forces Aldeburgh
                     
 
Name:                               Aldeburgh WI (Afternoon)
Contact:                            Mrs B. Trapp
Address:                            20 Old Homes Road
                                    Thorpeness, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP16 4PL
Details:                            Meets: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 2.30 pm
                                           Church Hall, Aldeburgh
 

                               Aldeburgh and Leiston "Twiglets"

                                    Parkinson's Support Group Aldeburgh and Leiston
Contact:                            P.G. Hinves
Address:                            Green Gables
                                    Golf Lane, Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5PY
Details:                            Meets ever 3 months, last Friday in the month,
                         at 2.30pm in various places.  Aim to provide
                                    support for sufferers and their carers.
        

Name:                               Banana Club, Aldeburgh Old People's Club
Contact:                            Mrs N. Gray
Address:                           1 Granville's Garden, Alde Lane,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                          IP15 5HZ
 
Details:                            Meets: 2nd and 4th Monday of month, 2-4pm
                                        Church Hall, Aldeburgh
                              Over 60s Aldeburgh (Social)
                                    Over 50s Aldeburgh
 

Name:                               Aldeburgh Town Council Clerk
Contact:                            Mr A. Harris, Town Clerk
Address:                            Moot Hall, Market Cross Place,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5DS
Telephone:           (01728) 452158
 
                                   Electoral Division: Plomesgate
                                    District: Suffolk Coastal
                                    Town Clerk's Office is open 9.30am-12.30 on Monday
                                    and Friday, Wednesday 2.30-4.30pm (other times by
                                    appointment).
                                    A complete up to date list of Aldeburgh Town
                                    Councillors is available on request from the
                                    Town Clerk

                               Aldeburgh Primary School
                                    Education Authority, Suffolk County Council
Contact:                           Aldeburgh Primary School
Address:                            Park Road,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                          IP15 5EU
Telephone:                          (01728) 452150
Details:                            Fax No: (01728) 452150
                                   Head: Mr D. Greenacre
                                    School Governors, Chairman: Mr Terry Smit

                              Music Tutor: Singing (Aldeburgh)
                              Tuition for talented singers at all stages
Contact:                            Roxane Houston, LRAM
Address:                            8 Hartington Road,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5HD
 
Name:                               Aldeburgh, Jubilee Hall
Contact:                            Mrs Maggy Steen
Address:                            2 Parsons Field, Church Farm,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5LJ
Telephone:           (01728) 454012
Details:                           (Year of construction: 1887)
                                   Accommodation: 240 seating
                                    Facilities: Stage, kitchen, box office, dressing rooms
                                    (2).  Licensed for music & dancing.
                         Accommodation: 120 seating
                         Facilities: Stage, kitchen, car park
       

Name:                               Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Church, Aldeburgh
Contact:                            Father C.G.E. Back
Address:                            15 The Terrace,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5HJ
Telephone:           (01728) 452782
Details:                            (The Terrace, Aldeburgh)
                                    Fax No: (01728) 454629
                                    e-mail: Aldeburghrc@brinternet.com
                                    Masses: Sunday - 1st Mass Saturday 6pm; 11am
                                    Holy days - Mass 7.45 and 10am.
                                    Also from Pentecost to the end of August -
                                    Mass at 7.45 am.
                                    Confessions: Saturday at 5.15pm

Name:                              St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Aldeburgh

Contact:                          The Rev'd Nigel Hartley
Address:                          The Vicarage, Church Walk
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5DU
Details:                            (Victoria Road, Aldeburgh)
                                    Services: Sunday - 8am, 10.30am & 6pm, Children 9.45am
                               (NOT 1st Sunday)
                               Daily - 9am
                               Wednesday - 10am
                                    Assistant Priest: The Rev'd Janet Birch
 (Archdeaconry of Suffolk: Saxmundham Deanery)


Friends Project for Kneelers

Following the presentation of the first batch of 20 kneelers work has proceeded on more and a further 14 were dedicated by the Bishop of Dunwich at the 'Friends' Annual Service on July 8th. We now have over 20 being worked, but John Paton is still looking for more people to work the canvas to enable us reach the target of 146 kneelers.

If you wish to help please contact John Paton tel: 01394 450651

The Benefits of Membership

In return you become part of the great tradition of Christian worship and service in this place. When you visit, you will know that you belong as a friend and that your interest is helping future generations. You will receive occasional Newsletters and invitations to social events as well as to an annual Friends get-together in July.

How can you help?
By becoming a FRIEND

The cost is small and for a few pounds a year you will be sharing in our work of caring for this lovely building.
Membership - Minimum annual subscriptions

Annual Individual £10 Annual Corporate £25
Life Membership £100 Overseas Member £30 (for 5 years)

Patron: Alan Britten Esq
Vice Patrons: The Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, The Mayor of Aldeburgh,
Lady Cave, Hugo Herbert-Jones Esq, John Paton Esq.

For further information please contact the Secretary at
The Parish Office,
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Victoria Road
Aldeburgh IP15 5EA

E-mail address: j.jacombhood@virgin.net


Name:                               Aldeburgh Baptist Church
Contact:                            Terry Smith
Address:                            1 The Shingles,
                                    Bredfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP13 6AW
Telephone:                          (01394) 385052
Details:                            (High Street, Aldeburgh)
                                    Secretary: Mrs G. Smith, 8 Franklin Close, Aldeburgh,
                               IP15 5JU

                              Aldeburgh Police Station
Contact:                            Police Station
Address:                           Leiston Road,
                                   Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5PP
Telephone:                          (01473) 613500
Details:                            www.suffolk.police.uk
                                    e-mail: headquarters@suffolk.police.uk
Aldeburgh Police station is not open as an operational Station. 
The nearest one is Leiston.

Aldeburgh Police Station continues to be part of the Leiston and Aldeburgh
Safer Neighbourhood Team offices.

 If you phone when a station is closed yourall will be directed to Force Headquarters at Martlesham Heath.
                                    Police officers are on patrol in your locality 24 hours  a day, every day of the year.
                                    In an emergency always dial 999.

                              Aldeburgh Cinema
Contact:                            Aldeburgh Cinema
Address:                            51 High Street,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5AU
Telephone:           (01728) 452996
Details:                            Fax: (01728) 454026
                                    Seating for 286.  Wheelchair spaces.  35mm and 16mm.
                                    Dolby Digital sound system. Video projector.  Gallery
                                    and walled garden for exhibitions. Cinema Club and
                                   video library. Small stage.  Beckstein grand piano.
 
 

                              Aldeburgh Tourist Information Centre
                                    TIC, Aldeburgh
Contact:                            Aldeburgh TIC
Address:                            152 High Street
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5AQ
Telephone:                          (01728) 453637
Details:                            2001 Opening: End of October to Easter, 9.15-5.00
                               7 days a week
                               Easter to end of October 9.00-5.30
                               7 days a week.
                                    NB Early closing day in Aldeburgh: Wednesday
 

Name:                               Aldeburgh Car Parks
Contact:                            Town Clerk
Address:                            Moot Hall, Market Cross Place
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5DS
Telephone:                          (01728) 452158
Details:                            PAY AND DISPLAY AT
                                    Fort Green
                                    Thorpeness Road
                                    FREE AT
                                    Oakley Square
                                    King Street

                              Aldeburgh Art Club
Contact:                            Mr Michael Philpot
Address:                            61 St Margaret's Crescent,
                         Leiston, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP16 4HP
 
Details:                            Meets: Tuesday, 2-4pm
                                           Baptist Church, High Street, Aldeburgh
                                   Other contact: Norman Quilley, Tel (01728) 454006
 

                              Aldeburgh and District Community Hospital
Contact:                            Aldeburgh & District Community Hospital
Address:                            Park Road
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5ES
Telephone:                          (01728) 452778
Details:                            www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
                                    Tel: 0845 4647 (24 hrs).
                                   36 Beds shared between GP and frail elderly.
                                    Post-operative surgery from District General
                                    Hospitals (including specialities) for
                                    rehabilitation; acute and chronic medical
                         conditions; respite and palliative care;
                         terminally ill; minor injuries (24-hour).
                         Day Centre.
                                    Clinics: Psychiatric; Frail Elderly;
                                    Rheumatology; Orthopaedic; Chiropody;
                                    Psychology; Hearing Therapy. Also Ear, Nose and
                                    Throat (ENT) and Ophthalmology (Eyes).
                                    Physiotherapy (Out-Patients).
                                    X-Ray 3 times a week.
                                    Base for CPNs, Suffolk DOCS.
                                    Aromatherapist - Private sessions only.
                                    Audiology - Private.
                                    Hearing Aid - NHS.

Name:                               Aldeburgh Carpet Bowls Club
Contact:                            Des Steward
Address:                            10 Linden Road,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                          IP15 5JQ
 
Details:                         Meets: Thursday afternoon and evening from September
                                    to April. Disabled, retired folk and youth are
                         especially welcome.
                         (AGM: Apr)
 

Subject:                            Carpet Bowls Aldeburgh
                                    Bowls Aldeburgh
                                    Bowling
                     
Name:                               Aldeburgh Bowling Club
Contact:                            Peter Buesnel
Address:                            "The Squirrels", Priory Road
                                    Snape, Saxmundham
Postcode:                          IP17 1SD
 
Details:                          Meets: Most afternoons & evenings, May to September
                                    Green: Park Road, Aldeburgh
                                    (AGM: Oct/Nov)
 

Name:                          PDSA, Aldeburgh Fundraising Committee
                                    People's Dispensary for Sick Animals, Aldeburgh
Contact:                      Miss Sheila Mahoney (Chairman)
Address:                      Catkins, 2 The Fairway,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5LE
 
Details:                        Area covered: Aldeburgh, Leiston, Saxmundham and
                                   surrounding area
                                    About 4 or 5 committee meetings per year at above
                              address.
                                    Aims: Animal welfare and fund raising for PETAID
                                    services at Fromus Veterinary PDSA group, Saxmundham.
                         Activities: Various fund-raising events throughout the
                         year.
                         (AGM: Mar)

Name:                          Coastal Accessible Transport Service (CATS), Peninsular and
                         Woodbridge Dial a Ride
Contact:                        CATS
Address:                           72 High Street
                         Leiston, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP16 4BZ
Telephone:                         (01728) 830516
Details:                            Area covered: Aldeburgh, Framlingham, Leiston,
                                    Saxmundham, Woodbridge, Yoxford, and most villages in
                                   their area.
                                    Hours for booking and membership:
                                    Mondays to Fridays, 10.00am-1.00pm
                                2.00pm-4.00pm

                              Bee Swarm Collection, Aldeburgh and District
Contact:                            Laurie Wiseman
Address:                            42 Lee Road,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5HG
 
Details:                        Bee swarms collected in Aldeburgh, Leiston and
                                    Saxmundham areas.                  

              Metamorphic Technique Practitioners Aldeburgh and Halesworth
                                     areas
Contact:                            Patricia Ward
Address:                            25 Saxmundham Road
                                    ALDEBURGH, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5JA
 
Details:                            Area covered: Aldeburgh, Leiston, Saxmundham -
                                    by appointment from home, or home visits.
                                    Trained by Gaston St Pierre founder of the Metamorphic
                                    Technique, 1990 and Member of the Metamorphic
                                    Association.
                                    The Metamorphic Technique is a simple approach to self
                                   healing and creativity within the individual. The
                                    practitioner uses a light touch to focus attention on
                         the spinal reflex in the feet, hands and head, which
                                    was found to correspond to the time before birth when
                                    patterns were created. The practitioner does not
                                    involve the treatment of symptons but provides
                                    environment for change. 

                                   

Name:                               Tai Chi/Chi Gung for Health and Tranquillity, Aldeburgh
Contact:                            Roy Wadland - Chief Instructor
Address:                           Flat 2, The Old Slaughter House, Park Road
                                   Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5EU
 
Details:                            Area covered: Suffolk & Essex (Adult Education/Private
                                    Classes)
                         Meets: Green Lodge Clacton, Friday 9.30-1.15
                                           Walberswick Village Hall, Monday 1.00pm
                                           Stoke High School, Tuesday 7.00pm
                                           Mrs Simpson's Cafe, Felixstowe, Wednesday
                                           Rendlesham Sports Centre, Monday, 7.00pm &
                                                 Thursday 10.30am & 7.00pm
                                    To teach the Chinese internal-external exercises of
                                    Tai-Chi & Chi-Gung to improve people's mental and
                                    emotional balance, promote health and fitness amongst
                                   a broad section of the population, e.g. old, male and
                                    female. In China these exercises are viewed as
                                    preventative and recuperative medicine. They are known
                                    to promote longevity and rejuvenation. 

 
Name:                            Aldeburgh Yacht Club
Contact:                            The Secretary
Address:                            The Clubhouse, Slaughden Road,
                                    Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Postcode:                           IP15 5NA
Telephone:           (01728) 452562
Details:                            website: http://www.aldeburghyc.u-net.com/
                                    e-mail: Secretary@aldeburghyc.u-net.com
 

Name:                               Kessingland and Aldeburgh Osteopath
Contact:                            Susan J. Kimber BSc(Hons) Ost MRO
Address:                            Kessingland Squash Club, Church Road
                                    Kessingland, Suffolk
Postcode:                           NR33 7SJ
 
Details:                          Available Mondays and Thursdays at Kessingland.
                                    Available Tuesdays and Fridays at Aldeburgh:
                                    The Suffolk, 152 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk

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