Monthly Archives: April 2012

Schools, Woodbridge

Kyson CP – how to measure good schooling?

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I am very glad and proud to come across a recent article in the EADT which extols the virtues of  Kyson County Primary (one of Woodbridge’s  excellent primary schools) despite its disappointing recent Ofsted grading of  ‘Satisfactory.’

And indeed, for those of us who have known the calibre  of Kyson’s teaching of our children over the years, ‘Satisfactory‘ sounds a most ungraciously low estimation of its worth.

An acquaintance of mine was recently -and very generously – offered a couple of weeks classroom observation by Kyson’s Head in advance of his application for teacher training.  He really liked the school and came back very impressed by its atmosphere, by the happiness of the children, and  by the quality of the teaching.

It is important for parents to recognise that a school may well be so much more than its Ofsted profile – and  that they should, like the writer of this article, go and take an informed look at the actuality for themselves.

Jubilee, Woodbridge

The Co-op will help fund YOUR Jubilee Street party

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Are you or your neighbours planning a Jubilee street party?

The East of England Co-operative Society are celebrating the Queens Diamond Jubilee by supporting members and customers planning local street parties through a one off, match funded grant of up to £100.  You need to apply right away.

The Co-op tells us: “From paper plates to sausage rolls and lemonade to fizz we are here to help make sure that your celebrations will live long in the hearts and memories of all who take part.”

People who want to apply will need to submit an event outline (100 words max) and be supported by three East of England Co-operative Society members. The street party must be taking place in the East of England Co-operative Society trading area of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.

There are three ways to apply :

  • Complete an online entry form  or  Download an application form  via this link
  • Request a printed form from our Membership and Community Team on 01473 786068. Postal entries should be sent to – Diamond Jubilee Match Funding Application, Membership and Community, East of England Co-operative Society, Wherstead Park, The Street, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2BJ

Closing date for applications whether online or by post  is Monday, 23rd April 2012  with notification of whether you have been successful would be during the week commencing Monday, 7th May 

Buses, Demand Responsive Transport, Suffolk County Council, Transport

Missing the Bus? Tell me about it!

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Very important news for all Suffolk  bus users – particularly those in the countryside.

SCC is ‘consulting’ again  – and again giving minimal time over a holiday period for you to respond to important questions. This time its about whether their favoured  ‘demand responsive transport’ solution (that only benefits you if you don’t have to be anywhere by any specified time and don’t have  to go home again afterwards) is a good replacement for regular, reliable scheduled bus services.

I have given my view before in this blog : Demand Responsive Transport – the Limousine That Lets Us Down –  make sure you give them yours  via this link