Thursday 28 May 2026
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The Woolpack and Sheppey Bridge Chaos! - so the Woolpack is now shut we believe until around end of June 2026 when Punch Pubs are apparently taking over as a gastropub. Note this has not been confirmed by Punch Pubs we have tried to get through to them at IV HQ but unsuccessfully sorry! Separately what community spirit on Friday 22nd May 2026 especially in the single lane outside the Woolpack well done to anyone that helped manage traffic or provide refreshments to cars stuck in the chaos. We love being a bridge away from the beach at IV HQ but there are drawbacks!
Stay cool Iwade!
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Iwade Tours has become one of the village’s valued community initiatives. By offering residents the opportunity to travel together and share memorable experiences, the team has created far more than a programme of outings. Through exceptional organisation, dedication, and a genuine passion for bringing people together, they have fostered friendship, inclusion, and a strong sense of belonging.
The award acknowledges the dedication of Alan, Liz, and Matt who run Iwade Tours and highlights the positive impact their work continues to have on residents. Their efforts have contributed significantly to building a more connected and supportive village community.
You can find Iwade Tours dates in the IWADE WHATS ON and contact details on the TRAVEL & TRANSPORT link in the IWADE DIRECTORY what are you waiting for! - Ed
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What next for the Woolpack?
Ali and the Woolpack team would like to thank all old & new customers that have supported them through the years and invite you to their leaving party on 22nd May 2026 from 4pm with live music - a final fairwell party - in the IWADE WHATS ON.
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A recent tour to Essex enjoyed by Erika and Faye included a stop at Thaxted to see the church where Gustav Holst played the organ and other historical buildings. It also passed through the beautiful Essex Rodings before visiting the Lodge Family Coach Museum for lunch and a ride on a vintage coach.
The organisers Elizabeth and Matthew join every trip and make everyone feel looked after as well as making sure that everything runs smoothly. Visits are well planned with a good balance of beautiful scenery and fascinating history.
There is a wide range of complimentary hot and cold drinks and snacks on offer onboard and the Tour Guides are entertaining and full of interesting tales about the places visited.
You can find Iwade Tours dates and trips in the IwadeVillage WHATS ON and get in touch to get booked on! Erika and Faye highly recommend!
Iwade Friendship Club are a welcoming bunch if you'd like to join
Save or source 2 litre plastic bottles (coke, water, lemonade). Don't pick sloes too early, leave them as long as you can. Wash and dry and weigh into 1&3/4 pound portions. Put into bags and freeze. (this splits the skins a bit and saves pricking each one). Put one bag into a clean 2 litre bottle, add 3/4 pound of sugar and 1 litre of gin. Put somewhere dark and cool. Agitate daily untill sugar has all gone then once a week. After 3 months put a couple of layers of muslin into a seive and strain gin through. Bottle it or drink it!!!
Tony says he likes it sweet and the amount of sugar can be altered to taste. Start off with less, taste a teaspoon every couple of weeks and add more if needed, small quantities at a time!
I can say from personal experience this method is perfect, the sloe gin stays a lovely purple colour and the frozen sloe method means you don't have to prick each sloe individually, a labour of love!
Happy ginning thank you Tony!