Meanwhile, the numbered points on the accompanying map draw attention to the following of our capacities, facilities, actions and experiences that empower us as makers of peace.
1 Community provision for safety – Use it!
2 The town’s first Tree for Peace from 2017
3 Civic recreation ground – made peaceful even during wild soccer matches, by rules & referees
4 Scan from left to right across the river in humility at our part in the millennia seen here.
5 RSPB - respect for others in our environment.
6 Voluntary co-operation in one of the world’s oldest ( 1838 ) sailing clubs
7 Sanctuary here for saltmarsh flora colonizing a spot out of the river’s mainstream.
8 Tolerance of disturbance decides which survive
9 Forgiveness if given & received makes peace
10 Non-violence reduces risk of future conflict
11 Vigilance to help us ‘nip trouble in the bud’
12 Joy we can share in a glorious marine-scape.
13 Red/green buoy conventions keep sailing safe
14 The 1879 generosity of John Loder in making a cutting to avoid Troublesome Reach
15 Consider empathy with the 300 million who live on wet land like that of Loder’s Island
16 Find care, fortitude and maybe persistence for the rough track on Kyson Hill
17 With patience here you may see doves sighted by others in this pine plantation.
18 Recognise the kindness of giving land here to the National Trust.
19 Local government works steadily to recover this heathland from damage by fire
20 See through the hedge the tranquility of Woodbridge Town’s rural setting
21 Admire the ‘kissing’ gate’s control of the freedom to enter this sensitive woodland
22 Find and rest peacefully on one of the Trail’s most secluded benches.
23 Acknowledge kindness again, in the Woodland Trust’s care and Dr Porter’s gift
24 Communication concealed in a ‘gaggle’ (?) of mysterious roadside ‘boxes’
25 What does it feel like hemmed in here. To share in peace ‘Build bridges, not walls.’
26 Avid gardeners here let passers-by share the delights of their creation. Generosity!
27 ‘Pilot’s House’ on the corner here as a reminder of a public service of yesteryear.
28 The town’s second Tree for Peace from 2021
29 Look with belated compassion at the lower meadow, site of a Napoleonic era field
hospital
30 See 25 above
31 Before turning, glance from here further into the old town.
1 As above, cross this road safely
Michael Madden Founder
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