Nature through the eyes of my camera

  Monday 11th March One new customer joined us today along with the local community police office who popped in to see how we all were. Sixteen sat down for lunch. The session went well and everyone appeared upbeat on such a miserable morning. It is interesting to note how one week several soups are served and then another it is beans on toast or scrambled egg on toast. The apple crumble and custard was a great hit with every person having a portion. Many favourable comments and thankyou's were made for producing it. Keeping an eye on the scrambled eggs Items bought Cut loaf, rolls, soup, milk, butter pats, custard powder, chocolate biscuits. Review of session A small table was placed in the hall for dirty crockery so people wouldn't wander into the kitchen. This worked well and meant washed crockery wasn't getting mixed up with crockery waiting to be washed. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

  Monday 12th February 16 lunches were served today. People continue to enjoy being able to socialize and enjoy the lunches. All lunches were prepared and cooked on the stove rather than using the microwave. This proved far more efficient. A cake was provided by one of the ladies attending the sessions which was much appreciated. Items bought 2 cans soup, 1 dozen rolls, medium white cut loaf, eggs, milk, cakes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday 26th February Sixteen people sat down for lunch. Most people are arriving for a 12.00pm lunch although one or two ladies arrived soon after 11.00am for coffee and a chat. All attendees are becoming well acquainted with each other and now move tables around so they can all sit together. Scrambles egg and toast and coriander soup were popular this week, as was the chocolate cake. As we near the end of the sessions we have decided to make apple cr...

Having finished the Trefoil 'Stars Award' I have decided to partake in the bronze 'Voyage' award. The award consists of  five sections, Service, Explore my world, Myself, Teamwork and Skills. I am going to start with  Explore my world and Teamwork. Explore my World - Walk the Suffolk Coastal Footpath The Suffolk Coastal Path covers a distance of sixty miles. Although I enjoy walking I am not able to walk more than three to four miles at any one time due to osteoarthritis in my ankles. By splitting the walk into small chunks I hope to cover the distance by doing twenty separate walks. Some walks will bee done in reverse order due to parking and tides etc. My first walk will be from Landguard Point in Felixstowe. Service - Volunteer at the Village Hall  In 2019 our village hall was about to close because no one would volunteer to sit on the committee and help with the organization. As a last resort a public meeting was arranged for August and anyone interested in saving t...

  Monday 22nd January  was our starting date. We opened at 11.00am. At 11.30am people began to arrive. All were greeted with a hot drink and a biscuit and introductions were made.  In all 14 lunches were served. Forms were given to all those present asking for their thoughts on the morning. The feed back was very positive and all said they would be coming again. New friendships were made during the morning. The menu for the day was: soup with a roll, beans on toast or scrambled egg on toast ,followed by cake and a drink. Kitchen The kitchen was set out in a way that made it easy to work, with each person having their own working area. All cooking (except scrambled eggs) was done in the microwave. Toast was soon cooked in a newly purchased toaster. All plates and bowls were kept warm in the oven. Non cooked food was away from the cooked food area. Review of the session Plates and bowls to go in the oven earlier as the first two out were not warm enough. To make sure temper...