1953 obverse side of a Coronation Crown. Face value 5/- The edge of the Coronation Crown. “Faith and truth I will bear unto you” Devotions upon Emergent Occasions John Donne No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; if a clod be washed away … Continue reading They polished their boots. Trimley reacts to the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Criminals: Felons, incendiaries, horse-stealers
The apprehension and prosecution of such offenders in the Colneis Hundred: ‘A meeting at The Mariners was called for Monday 25th April 1785’ Part 1: 1785 - 1815 The Colneis Hundred Association first became known to me when researching the crimes perpetrated upon John Cockle, Surgeon of the Parish of Trimley St. Martin, in 1817[1]. If … Continue reading Criminals: Felons, incendiaries, horse-stealers
Aladdin – The return of the Trimley SAINTS Pantomime. (Oh yes, it was!)
The five day run of Trimley SAINTS New Pantomime production of Aladdin has now finished. To see it you would definitely have to look behind you but many of us were delighted by the return of the popular SAINTS' Pantomime production. This year it was: Aladdin, a Panto by TLC Creative. It’s been a long … Continue reading Aladdin – The return of the Trimley SAINTS Pantomime. (Oh yes, it was!)
Winter, 1838
Winter at Trimley Shore. (2018) List of persons who have received coals, by a subscription raised in the parish…" A seemingly drab but name-rich document entitled: ‘List of persons who have received coals, by a subscription raised in the parish in addition to rent received of Abraham Cook, with list of subscribers[1]’ may be … Continue reading Winter, 1838
Nassau Drive, Trimley St. Martin
Nassau Drive in Trimley St. Martin After approximately fifteen months of sustained building work, Nassau Drive on the Poppyfield Green development in Trimley St. Martin is now open. Its completion is excellent news for the residents now occupying the freshly built houses and it is to be hoped they are enjoying every … Continue reading Nassau Drive, Trimley St. Martin
Roselea: An object lesson in market gardening.
Roselea shining through the cold winter days of January 2022 Earlier in the year, when warm July days seemed like a remote dream, I went to visit the Roselea Farm Shop and talked to two of the owners about the origins of the business and how it operates. Throughout the Covid Lockdowns it kept its … Continue reading Roselea: An object lesson in market gardening.
The longest day: sunrise at Trimley Shore.
21st June 2022 I took my camera for a walk to Trimley Shore this morning just before the sun came up at 4.34. This is what we saw. ...and home again down Grimston Lane. If you have any comments … Continue reading The longest day: sunrise at Trimley Shore.
One enormous smile
Trimley St. Mary Parish Council and the Community Jubilee Family Fun Day 5th June 2022 As part of the Jubilee celebrations, Trimley St. Mary Parish Council exuberantly flourished the festive flags. The Family Fun Day location was moved to the Welcome Hall and Trimley St. Martin's Church to avoid the threat of bad weather. As … Continue reading One enormous smile
Photographic Exhibition, June 2002
Trimley 1952 – 2022 “Walking home along the High Road’ Held in the Memorial Hall 2nd and 3rd June 'Walking down the High Road'. As part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Trimley St. Martin Parish Council organised a Photographic Exhibition in The Memorial Hall with over 450 images of the two Trimleys. The period … Continue reading Photographic Exhibition, June 2002
Trimley St Martin Village Recorder’s Annual Report 2021
Sunrise over Loompit Lake, Summer Solstice, 2021. Overview After the 2020 Christmas that never really happened, the nation as a whole and our community moved into the New Year with minimal expectations ‘things’ would improve. A third Lockdown seemed inevitable and indeed so it proved to be. On 4th January 2022 it was announced it … Continue reading Trimley St Martin Village Recorder’s Annual Report 2021
Ian Cowan: threads and tangents. Reader, traveller, protester.
“One of our most fundamental rights is to protest. It is the essence of our democracy”[1] Ian Cowan, aged about 2 Anyone driving through Trimley St. Martin in the last year cannot have failed to notice the new housing springing up along the High Road. People appear surprised and ask, “What is going on?” in … Continue reading Ian Cowan: threads and tangents. Reader, traveller, protester.
The 201. Mid-century transport experiences.
The 201 outside The Hand in Hand on Sunday 15th May 1966 (Courtesy of Bryan Frost) Sometime in January 2021, during the early days of our third National Lockdown, I found myself consulting one of Ray Howlett’s[1] books. I was struck by the date of the publication; 1984. Not because of any Orwellian reference … Continue reading The 201. Mid-century transport experiences.
A Horse named Blackie
Blackie December 2021 Earlier this month I strolled down Thorpe Lane to interview one of its illustrious inhabitants. Renowned for his benign character and forbearing stance, he is known not only to villagers but the wider world beyond our boundaries. During the last eighteen months many people have passed him on their way to Trimley … Continue reading A Horse named Blackie
Felixstowe Men’s Shed in Trimley
The Men’s Shed Barn in Trimley St. Mary. Tony Allen About a month ago, a kind and alert friend contacted me to let me know a Felixstowe Men’s Shed had arrived in Trimley St. Mary. This news was followed up some days later when a post appeared on Facebook with a link to a video … Continue reading Felixstowe Men’s Shed in Trimley
Remembrance for Rosemary
Rosemary Gitsham 1935 - 2021 Rosemary in 1948; on top of the world and looking out at the many enticing horizons ahead of her. It is with a mixture of sadness and gratitude, I write this brief article. My subject is Rosemary; personal friend to many; kind friend to myself and an all-encompassing friend … Continue reading Remembrance for Rosemary
Christine’s Club re-opens…
Rhonda’s Baby hats and blankets made during the Covid Lockdowns. It’s been more than eighteen months since Christine’s Club last met. Covid placed a temporary block on such activities but now the doors are open again to welcome anyone who might like to join a small social club intent on friendly conversation and good company. … Continue reading Christine’s Club re-opens…
Women in Art and Music: A celebration of Women’s creativity
3rd September 2021 – 4th September 2021 After three Lockdowns, many of us can’t wait to engage with as many cultural opportunities as possible. In just over 4 weeks, the pioneering “Women in Arts and Music Festival” or WAM Fest, will take place in Felixstowe. The Festival, which will run for approximately 30 exhilarating hours, … Continue reading Women in Art and Music: A celebration of Women’s creativity
Trimley St. Martin Village Recorder’s Report 2020
Some of the dominant words of 2020 Last year in 2020 life in Trimley St. Martin and the rest of the world became overwhelmed by something neither living nor dead. First identified in China, by the middle of January, the first C.O.B.R.A. meeting had been called to address the emerging Covid 19 emergency. All … Continue reading Trimley St. Martin Village Recorder’s Report 2020
New Footpath maps for Trimley St. Martin
Last year, on 23rd March 2020, the Prime Minister announced the nation would go into Lockdown, commencing on the 24th March. Much has happened since then. Covid 19 has advanced, receded and advanced again with increasing ferocity. Too many people have died and the majority of us might struggle to think of anything good which … Continue reading New Footpath maps for Trimley St. Martin
The top song of 2020: ‘Across the Borders’ by Chandra Grover
Kingdom of United Voices The true and inspirational story of music from Trimley St. Martin and the wider world Have you heard ‘Across the Borders’ before? Do you know the story of the song? Have you heard of The Kingdom of United Voices? In this country, the answer to these two questions is probably … Continue reading The top song of 2020: ‘Across the Borders’ by Chandra Grover
Millers’ Tales
The Mills, Trimley c.1900 -1905 (enhanced postcard image in sepia) Enhanced postcard image in black and white Enhanced postcard image of the reverse, I purchased the postcard above in October 2020 and can truthfully say I have never paid so much for a 3” X 5" piece of card. The amount was eye … Continue reading Millers’ Tales
2 Sisters re-opens: Championing live performances
“Harry’s Bar celebrates ‘The Few’” at 2 Sisters It is now possible to see live performances again. The 2 Sisters Arts Centre has opened its doors to audiences who want to see real people performing or acting. During the long months since Lockdown started on 24th March 2020, the word ‘zoom’ has come to mean … Continue reading 2 Sisters re-opens: Championing live performances
Postcards from Trimley
I continue to be fascinated and beguiled by postcard messages from the early twentieth Century, acquiring examples on a casual basis when they come on the market. In many instances it is not the image but the messages which captivate. Postcards were introduced in Great Britain in October 1870[1] but at that time they … Continue reading Postcards from Trimley
Their final words…
... for now and some of the Viral words of 2020: Some of the words we have seen or heard in the last four months The Word Cloud above indicates some of the words which have been part of our lives for the last four months. Last year (2019), Brexit was the Word and indeed, … Continue reading Their final words…
Yelling at the neighbours
Although friends evolve over time and are generally the people we choose to be with, it isn't possible to choose our family nor to any great degree, our neighbours. My husband and I are fortunate to live close to people who have always been friendly, outward going and obliging. If we ask for help, … Continue reading Yelling at the neighbours
Birthdays in Lockdown…and other things
Today, Tuesday 19th May, is the start of the ninth official week of Lockdown or Day 57 if you’re counting carefully. For some, who voluntarily retreated from the public world on the 17th March 2020, it is Week Ten. One way or another it has been a long time; the clear and beautiful Spring is … Continue reading Birthdays in Lockdown…and other things
When Disaster strikes …
and also, how Trimley St. Martin Marked V.E. Day Pauline's contribution to V.E. Day celebrations - beer but no skittles. The Lockdown view from the Village, Day 48 For at least one Villager, the last seven days have been a source of anxiety and concern. In truth, many people continue to struggle … Continue reading When Disaster strikes …
Peerless skies: Another week in Trimley St. Martin during lockdown
When is the last time you saw more than one vapour trail stretched across the skies? The air is clear and bright inside and out, as I was putting together this week’s Blog. One of my correspondents, Paul R. sent me an image of flights coming into and out of, the U.K. and I reproduce … Continue reading Peerless skies: Another week in Trimley St. Martin during lockdown
Missing You … Lockdown: Week 6
Susan Hughes This is our blog for the week. Today I had to tell my daughter that a friend of hers died of Coronovirus. She was the youngest person to die in Suffolk. 31. This has been a very sad time. ************************************************************************************* It seems to me there are two truths to our current situation. One … Continue reading Missing You … Lockdown: Week 6
Living in the present, thinking of the past: Life in Trimley St. Martin during the Pandemic, Week 5.
As the Pandemic Blog continues, contributors continue to send in their weekly reports. You may see subtle changes in the tone and content they despatch. This week, there are several who look back reflectively, remembering the hardship their parents or grandparents endured; others recall times from their childhood. Reflection during compulsory isolation is … Continue reading Living in the present, thinking of the past: Life in Trimley St. Martin during the Pandemic, Week 5.