The gravestone of John Cockle in Trimley St. Martin Churchyard. Some weeks ago, I was reading a newspaper, ‘The Suffolk Chronicle’, for 17th May 1817. A small report containing the skimpiest of information caught my eye: “COMMITMENTS. – To the County Gaol, in this town, James Burroughs and Wm Wright (by the Rev. John … Continue reading Catastrophe, Cockle, Coombs and Crime; an 1817 Felony in Trimley St. Martin
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Sam Cowley and The Little Gardens of Trimley
Looking forward to summer At this time of year, when green shoots and tender buds gradually emerge from the cold days of winter, everything seems possible. New places to explore, fresh undertakings to contemplate and the promise of green abundance as Spring moves into Summer. The simple pleasures of living in the village are … Continue reading Sam Cowley and The Little Gardens of Trimley
The Reverend Christopher Leffler
Former Rector of Trimley St. Martin, Cleric, Scholar and Historian. It was the Kirton Village Recorder, Len Lanigan who furnished me with an introduction to Christopher Leffler, the former incumbent of Trimley St. Martin and St. Mary parish churches. Or perhaps I should more accurately say it was Len and the Reverent Henry Jackson … Continue reading The Reverend Christopher Leffler
Laura Locke, Learning enthusiast
“This is what a Feminist looks like.” The first time I met Laura, we were going in opposite directions. I was entering the Felixstowe Radio[1] premises just as they were switching presenters and Rob Dunger was about to go on air before conducting a short interview with me. Laura was coming out of … Continue reading Laura Locke, Learning enthusiast
Stephen Wrinch, Campaigner
…they think it’s all over, but it isn’t! The fight for fairness and integrity in the Trimleys and Kirton. If you would like to hear an upbeat, positive view of the future of our local villages, then you can do no better than listen to Stephen Wrinch talking about the implications of the Local Plan. … Continue reading Stephen Wrinch, Campaigner
John Ford: an intertwined man. Wood Turner and Knot Maker
John Ford, aged about 16. Photo courtesy: John Ford “Better to know a knot and not need it, than need a knot and not know it.” Anon. “You should talk to John over the road,” Mel Ambrose hinted to me some months ago, “He’s a Wood Turner and a really interesting man.” I … Continue reading John Ford: an intertwined man. Wood Turner and Knot Maker
Iain Irvine Retired Police Officer: On the Campaign trail
It was another Saturday and another visit to one of the lead Campaigners of KATCAG[1]. This week I had the opportunity to talk to Iain Irvine, whom many of you may have met as he has trudged the streets of Trimley St. Martin distributing information leaflets about Suffolk Coastal’s Local Plan. The Campaign had ‘Popped … Continue reading Iain Irvine Retired Police Officer: On the Campaign trail
