Suffolk

Manson House Cream Tea

27 August 2010

Manson House took part in National Cream Tea Week by holding a cream tea for residents, family and friends on Friday 27 August.  It was a very enjoyable afternoon and raised £103.47 for the campaign.

Many thanks to Carole and staff for making this happen.

  

National Chestnut Collection Visit

August 2010

On a very chilly May evening the Suffolk committee were guests of Robert Grimsey who holds the national collection of chestnut trees. It was a wonderful insight into the species. Having something so unique and unknown on our doorstep is a tribute to the dedication of Robert in horticulture.

Although there was not much blossom Robert guided us through receiving a small twig to growing the species which originate from all over the world.

  

Suffolk Show

June 2010

The Suffolk RABI committee again attended the Suffolk Show this year. We were able again to raffle a Luxury Hamper at the reception held in the NFU marquee on the evening of the first day of the show which brought in valuable funds and helps with awareness in the county, thanks to the committee members who helped man the stand and reported several people interested in the work done by RABI.

Suffok Chairman, Rosie Western being interviewed by Ray Chaplian of Stowmarket News Talk.

Manson House Summer Fayre

July 2010

  

Suffolk Annual Tennis Tournament

July 2010

The annual Suffolk tennis tournament was once again a big success, with 26 players taking part raising over £500.  Apart from a quick rain shower over lunch the weather held.

This years winners were Jane Fiske and Liz Cunningham with Sara Beamish and Diana Cunningham runners up.

  

St Edmundsbury Evensong

April 2010

Evensong in St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds, organised by the Suffolk committee to celebrate the 150th anniversary, was a memorable occasion. Andrew Densham gave the address, Canon Sally Fogden led the prayers and the Bishop of Dunwich gave the blessing. Following the service members of the congregation enjoyed tea on the lawn and tours of Manson House.

Golf Day

April 2010

Alan Faires and Chris Clarke a farmer and a land agent took the club (golf) by the horns when Suffolk county committee chair Rosie Western asked for help in organising a golf day in Suffolk. Yes was the immediate reply 'leave it to us' the result was a glorious days golf at a truly magnificent course atThorpeness Golf Club.

The 15 teams were signed up within days and generous sponsorship was obtained at every possible opportunity and even the weather could not have been better with gorgeous spring sunshine and challenging with a brisk easterly off the sea.

The victors were the 'Tuckies' whose members are Paul Tuckwell, James Tuckwell, Ian Jamie and Ron Rushforth they received their cut glass trophies at the dinner in the evening.

Our thanks once again to Alan, Chris and all of the staff at Thorpeness Golf Club for making the day one to remember.

The Winning Team

Annual Suffolk Lunch

March 2010

Almost 140 people sat down to the Suffolk Annual Sunday lunch at Strabbroke Community Centre. Committee members were up early to set up the hall despite losing an hour as the clocks had changed that morning,

The Ladies produced a very fine Luncheon under the directorship of Chair Rosie Western and looked stunning in their RABI aprons ! whilst the gentleman of the committee organised the raffle.

Following the screening of the RABI DVD Trustee Bob Forster, who with his wife Liz had driven from Shropshire to be there, gave a short address thanking the volunteers and supporters for their help raising funds for RABI.

 

Tel: 01366 385388 Mobile: 07739 297374 Email: bob.archibald@rabi.org.uk