In recognition of the historic events that took place in 1935 and 1940 which played a significant part in Britains war effort, commemorative events will take place at Bawdsey Manor during 2010.

During its time as a radar research centre and as an operational station for Chain Home radar, it was known by the acronym BRS – Bawdsey Research Station. It was here that Sir Robert Watson-Watt and his colleagues turned the ideas on which the well known experiment at Daventry (26 Feb 1935) was based into a full operational system, without which the outcome of the Battle of Britain would almost certainly have been quite different.
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Felixstowe Fire Station Saturday 13 February 10:00 – 16:00
The Fire fighters of Felixstowe will wash your car for a donation of £5+
Money raised on behalf of British Red Cross
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Just reminding you that we have a lovely concert at St Andrew's Church Sunday 7 Feb at 3.00pm. Mark Messenger, Head of Strings at the Royal College of Music will be leading us in Brahms' G major sextet and Mozart's C major Quintet. Both are glorious!
 
If you feel like warming up your vocal chords to help the poor people in Haiti and also to help you prepare for our Faure Requiem in March.
 
Cheers Hattie


Messiah for Haiti
Come and Sing Handel's Messiah at Hadleigh Church, Sat 27 February.

All proceeds to DEC Haiti Earthquake. Essential rehearsal 2.30-5.30. Public concert at 7pm.
Bring own score if possible. Dress code: DJ/Long black if possible.
Min. donation £10 for singers and audience alike. Details at www.stowmarketchorale.org
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There have been a lot of break-ins in and around Felixstowe. Make sure your place is locked when you go out.
4 February between 08:10 and 16:30 Church Lane Kirton: jewellery, 2 games consoles, large flat screen TV were among the items stolen from a house break-in. Anyone with information on unusual activities (white van) contact the police on 01473 613500 ref FE/238. Read More...

Would you like to play an active role in conserving and enhancing your local trees and woods, if so we are looking for a

VOLUNTEER TREE WARDEN for Kirton and Falkenham

Tree Wardens are volunteers who keep an eye open for tree problems, instigate tree and hedge planting and may coordinate a veteran tree or hedgerow survey in their Parish. A programme of events and training courses are offered during the year, you receive a comprehensive tree manual and a newsletter. If you would like further information go to

http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/?q=tree-wardens-homepage
and http://www.suffolkcoastal.gov.uk/yourdistrict/treewardens

If you are interested in this voluntary position, please contact Geoff Christian on 01394 448816

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