Sarah Doig, also from Rickinghall in mid-Suffolk, spoke to 38 attendees. Basil was a modest man and was little known outside his local area until firstly, The National Trust took over the care of the Sutton Hoo estate i(ncluding the Anglo-Saxon burial mounds) in 1998 and secondly, the Netflix film The Dig was released in 2021. He undertook many archaeological digs throughout his life, and put much effort into making detailed records of each one. Sarah spent nearly five years researching over 100 of his notebooks, with his scribbled writing, and numerous sketches. He also took many photographs but had a habit of cutting people’s heads off. Thirty-five of his…

Our speaker in February was Dimitra Frangos – a maker, upcycler and upholsterer – best known for her creative approach to furniture restoration, repurposing household objects and sustainable making. Rather than buying new, Dimitra specialises in giving old or discarded pieces a new life through careful upholstery, thoughtful design and reuse of materials — blending traditional craft with modern sustainability values. Her journey began with a fascination for fabric that she developed in her teens — sewing curtains, reviving old chairs and collecting hundreds of fabric off-cuts that most people would discard. Dimitra brought along examples of her restoration projects, including a woven cane chair that had been rewoven using…

We hope that you have now received your copy of the printed Over Village News Annual edition. While we endeavoured to ensure that all the information included was correct at time of publication, some errors have been spotted. On p. 24, the correct phone no. for Andy Tibbett & Sons, Painting and Decorating is 07717 493723 or 01954 230810. On p.4, the contact details for New Road Preschool CIC are: tel. 01954 488198; email deputy@overnewroadpreschool.com We apologise for these errors.