May - Village Voices

News from the Suffolk Punch TrustRoyal VisitH.R.H. The Princess Royal paida courtesy visit to the Stud on 5thApril. It was a warm sunny day andshe thoroughly enjoyed seeing thehorses and learning more about theTrust plans to create an education andheritage centre with visitor facilities.Accompanied by parents and teachers,thirty local children, looking verysmart in their school uniforms,welcomed the Princess and greatlyadded to the occasion. They wererewarded with a brief tour of the Studand a close up view of the helicopterwhich brought our royal visitor.The event was publicised in the pressas well as on television.FootpathsPlans to make the footpath userfriendly by altering the route andremoving stiles have been delayedas Suffolk County Council areIpswich solicitors. We will keepresidents informed of progress andconsult before changes are made.Local people are walking around thesite away from the public footpath andbetween the new paddocks. Readersshould be advised that the paddockMay 2007 page 6H.R.H The Princess Royal is greeted by localschool childrenhorses can be dangerous. Please helpus by keeping to the public footpath.To learn about our plans contact JohnMarsh on 01473 612639 or visit ourwebsite www.suffolkpunchtrust.orgThe London MarathonBy the time you read this, Andy Warnewill have completed his run in theLondon Marathon. Well over £2000will have been raised by his efforts.We are most grateful to Andy forundertaking such an arduous feat andto those who supported him.www.villagevoices.org.uk