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Transition Woodbridge Meeting Minutes Friday 1 October 2021 at British Legion

Present Jane, Hilary, Peppy, Helen, Aidan, Mel, Deb, Robin, Sarah K, Sara N, Peter, Jackie, Sue O,
Sue C, Dan, Charlie, Carol
Apologies Pat, Jessica, Pauline, Jonathan

1 Local Food Project – discussed ways of continuing Project after leaflet, (almost all 5000 leaflets distributed), ideas suggested by Dan and Carol – a local food event in early (April/May?) 2022 e.g food fair/market, challenge restaurants to serve dishes using only local food, talks on subject of food, food films (consult Riverside cinema, tie in with restaurants as they did in 2019?), promote local food and drinks for Christmas meals and gifts, arrange visits to farms or other food producers. Support a revival of the Farmers’ Market?

Jane told us Greenprint Forum has organised an online event in November, discussion with East Suffolk farms and communities using sustainable farming methods. Could we publicise this as part of our Project? Opportunities to work with Woodbridge Town Council, WTC CEEC, Woodbridge Rotary etc. Peppy, Peter, Dan, Sara, Mel, offered to join Carol to form a Local Food Project working group. Need to arrange meeting ASAP as if we need to publicise event etc needs to be with free magazines quite soon. Carol will ask Pam and Jonathan if willing to continue with Project, Robin volunteered
Simon Holloway of Woodbridge Rotary, For their Local Food Project https://www.woodbridgerotary.org.uk/hods-content.

Fruit Trees -Deb outlined tasks – existing trees all need maintenance (check condition, fencing, weeding, mulching) need volunteers for party to fill about 25 bags with wood chippings for mulch at Deb’s. To be arranged.

  • Jetty Lane – work with Farlingaye 6 h form students on wildlife friendly planting for temporary garden site on area where Youth Centre will be developed, possibly other activities too, litter picking, tree mulching? Friday, 22 October Deb, Hilary, Carol anyone else?
  • Admiral’s Walk – Deb trying to get permission to plant trees, especially bat friendly fruit trees from landowners (Flagship/New Tide/Treewise?) to replace dead trees.
  • Tanyard Court – Deb consulting with residents.
  • Dinghies at Whisstocks Place – need a work party to remove plants, top up compost, replace plants. Library edible garden – needs planting up for winter months so will be arranging date for work party.
  • Chapel Green – decided to coppice the elder, see how it responds and if badly, move to another site.

Events –

  • WTC invited TW to have a display at Car Free Saturday 9th October but have no further details, Jane to make enquiries of WTC. Sarah has kindly offered to update our display board.
  • The Sea Starts Here display was on show at several events in summer and have arranged for pictures and photos to be put on display in Woodbridge Library. Hilary plans to do this on Wed 6 October at 2pm. Anyone available to help?
  • Fashion Show The Only Way is Ethics organised by the WI to raise funds for ACWW (Association of Country Women Worldwide) at Dennington Village Hall, Thursday 14 October. TW are invited to be there to explain what we do at a stand. Event open to public 3 – 5 then 6 – 9. Tickets £5, refreshments available. Carol and Jackie S go for 2 pm to put up display and Jane and anyone else? to go for 6 pm to take display down at end. If you can help contact Carol and Jane, lift available in their cars, please get in touch. If you would like a ticket please contact Carol ASAP and she’ll obtain these from WI.

Community Fruit Harvesting Foxburrow Apple Day is again cancelled due to Covid on Sunday 10 October.

  • Picking fruit at Dallinghoo, Carol, Jackie S, Sue go in one car, Deb and Hilary in another, go on Monday 4 October at 2.30.
  • On Monday 11 th October another party to pick another place. Jane to find outlets.

Woodbridge Climate and Ecological Emergency Committee update – they are going to appoint a PR person to publicise their work and achievements so far, promoting biodiversity with wildflower planting, tree and hedge planting, gave out 100 free water butts etc. Planning a 2nd Climate Summit for 1st and 2nd w’end of February similar to last time but with option of being online if in Lockdown. Possibility of link with Local Food Project – talks by food producers, discussion, debates?? Jane and Eva are working together to report on impact of sea level rise on Woodbridge and this area.

AOB

  • Sarah K told us about exciting event she’s planning for Sunday, 5 December, a Christmas Regatta centred on Whisstocks Place. Father Christmas to arrive in Sae Wylfing with Sea Scouts, Mike Sutton working with young people from Just 42 to create a Christmas tree, Rotary sleigh, Street Fair. The Tidemill, Coffee Link, Boathouse etc involved. Sarah invited TW to join in and other local community groups, Charlie suggested involving schools in preparations, perhaps Farlingaye 6 th Form at Jetty Lane. The empty Taplin Gallery in Thoroughfare to be used to promote event.
  • Repair café now restarted, 1st Monday morning of the month in St John’s Church 10-12noon, refreshments available. Discussed charging for drinks and provision of cakes, biscuits. Peter to make scones. Jane is speaking to Martlesham (with Waldringfield group) on setting up Repair cafes and promoting local repair businesses.
  • Peppy suggested we need to promote our recycling points more. In freebie papers? Deb may offer to help Poppy’s Pantry to sort recycling stuff. Also, we need a flyer to list our aims and activities to give to people at events, Carol to ask Dan to help. Jane to ask Ellie about creating a QR code to put on our stand and on flyer to link with TW website.
  • Not discussed but a reminder that 2 virtual visits to the Waste to Energy plant at Great Blakenham have been arranged on Zoom. 10am on Tues, 12 October and 2 pm on Friday 15 October. Jane recently sent the link by email. Please join one of these FREE visits from the comfort of your home
    • Tuesday 12 th October 10am – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82464268377?pwd=dDRaMzZTdnFXZ0o1ZkMvNUk1dGcrQT09
    • Friday 15 th October 2pm – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81216152551?pwd=ejJmbDR2YWxXMDZlMlIzTTloSTB5UT09