Hadleigh Community News, November 2024

Farewell to a much loved Local Hero - Harry Hughes

Local legend Harry Hughes was born in 1925 at a time when the country was still recovering from the Great War and heading towards the economic slump of the 1930s. He was born in Capel St Mary into a large Su ol family and was given the birth name of aven due to the mop of blac hair he was born with but this uic ly became Harry. Life for the young Harry and his siblings was tough. The family moved to Hadleigh when Harry was a boy and he attended Bridge Street School, but school was not a priority as he was expected to help to support the family by wor ing with his dad. When he wasn t helping his dad, he would nd whatever wor he could and growing up in rural

Su ol he uic ly became adept at nding a meal for the pot, much to the annoyance of the local eepers who would not thin twice about ta ing a shotgun to any unwanted poachers. nbe nown to Harry at the time, living o the land and avoiding getting shot at would become very useful s ills for Harry in the years to come.

As Harry reached his teenage years the world was plunged into another world war and his older brothers were called up; Jimmy and Ronnie both served with the Army and Charlie was with the RA . Ronnie was with the Su ol s in the ar ast and li e many men from this region, ended up as a prisoner of war. When Harry turned 18 in

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December 1943 he was immediately called up. He reported to the Su ol Regiment the following February and commenced his basic training. At the same time the entire country was in training and gearing up for something big. On 6 June 1944, D Day, when Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare. Codenamed Operation ‘Overlord’, the Allied landings on the beaches of ormandy mar ed the start of a long and costly campaign to liberate north west urope from Nazi occupation.

Harry’s parent regiment, the1st Battalion, Su ol Regiment landed at Sword Beach on D Day and were tas ed with capturing a bun er system, which they did, but only after losing two O cers and ve men with 24 wounded. When the Su ol s moved inland, replacements were needed and Harry soon received his movement orders. He caught up with the Regiment in Normandy and was immediately thrown into the thic of it. As a member of D Company, Harry fought through France, Belgium, Holland and into Germany right up to Day, by which time the battalion had lost 215 men illed in action and hundreds more wounded.

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But that wasn’t the end of it for Harry or the Su ol s, they were redeployed to Palestine to support the Palestinian police who were struggling to control the rising tensions between the Arab and Israeli militias. The British troops often found themselves in the ring line from all sides.

Despite the di cult wor regime, Harry, who was a natural sportsman, still found time to play football and hoc ey for the regimental team. He was demobbed and returned home in September 1947 and settled bac into civilian life. He married June and they had three daughters and by 1953, Harry and family had moved into Guthrum Road, where he remained for the rest of his life. His love for football continued and he became the rst team goal eeper at Hadleigh nited Football Club for many years. He also became a regular on the Hadleigh pub darts scene.

Over the years Harry always enjoyed the pub where he made lots of friends. His hostelry of choice was The George, and in recent decades he would often be found in ‘Harry’s corner’ in the snug where he would sit with his glass of Manns beer and a friendly smile for everyone who passed by. The loud music never bothered him, he simply turned down the volume on his hearing aids.

Harry ept himself very active and even well into his eighties he could be found up on the conch wal ing the dogs, or in his immaculate garden tending to his very productive veg patch or adding more colour to his borders.

In 2015 Harry was recognised for his wartime service by the President of the Republic of France who appointed Harry to the ran of Chevalier in the Order national de la Legion d’honneur. Harry was formally presented with his award, by Mrs Diana Hunt the Deputy Lieutenant at a ceremony organised by the Hadleigh Royal British Legion in the Guildhall.

This year he was a guest of honour at the nation service of commemoration to mar the 80th anniversary of D Day at the National Memorial Arboretum in Sta ordshire where he met and impressed Prince dward the Du e of dinburgh.

Harry made friends where ever he went and it is no exaggeration to say that he was universally loved by all who new him. One recent comment made following the announcement of his passings said of Harry that he was ‘simply the best’. If towns have national treasures, then Harry was ours and he will be sorely missed.

We all send our deepest condolences to Linda and Mandy and to the wider family at this di cult time. We than you for sharing your dad with us and may he rest in eternal peace. Rest in peace Harry, dear friend. Mark Brennan

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Neighbourhood Plan

We’re pleased to announce that the xaminer’s Report is nalised

The xaminer was appointed by the district council and is totally independent of them and the town council (indeed, correspondence was between BDC and the examiner only).

The recommendations from the xaminer were then reviewed by BDC in conjunction with our consultant. BDC had the nal say on acceptance of any all of the recommendations. The nal report can be viewed on the BDC website dedicated to our neighbourhood plan, here - https www.babergh.gov.u documents d babergh hadleighnp-exam-report

We are extremely proud to report that in her summary the xaminer praises the plan saying “The Plan is well presented and supported by a number of relevant evidence-based documents such as the excellent Character Assessment. It has a detailed vision supported by robust objectives.”

She also explains that some modi cations are necessary in the interest of precision and clarity and that subject to these being made, that this plan meets the basic condition tests and that it should proceed to a local referendum.

What happens next?

All recommendations by the xaminer were accepted so now the Hadleigh Neighbourhood Plan main document will be amended to incorporate these.

Once that has been completed, the Plan will go to a Full Council meeting before being submitted to Babergh District Council as the nal version for the referendum.

We hope this to be at the November meeting with the referendum soon into the new year.

Than you for your patience with this mammoth tas and we hope you nd some time to read the report.

Wendy Brame, Town Clerk

Hadleigh Garden Club

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Our spea er at the recent meeting was Roger Hance a well- nown spea er and photographer. Peter’s tal s are always very popular and the tal on “The Secret Life of a Wood” did not disappoint with some stunning photography and excellent narration. It is hard to imagine the patience needed to ta e wildlife photographs and how many hours Peter spends in his hide.

The competition was a “Single Dahlia” which was won by Fiona Quinn with runner up Carole Cranston.

Our next meeting will be on 18 November at 7.30 pm in the Guild Room opposite St. Mary’s Church. Our spea er will be Sian Dawson tal ing about “Floral Art”.

The competition will be an “Autumnal Floral Arrangement”.

Our ever popular ra e will also be held with refreshments and time to chat afterwards.

Members £2 per meeting and visitors are welcome for a fee of £4 per meeting or more information contact adleighgardencl b gmail com or Tel ngie on 4 444

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The Lindsey Rose welcomes all with new horse park

The Lindsey Rose has always been a popular route for horse riders to head past, but now it’s certainly a place for them to stop The team at The Lindsey Rose noticed that they had a number of horse riders stop by for a uic drin mid-ride. They’ve now introduced a pony par customers love it and it’s a real tal ing point

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O ering riders’ horses a water trough, mounting bloc a poop scoop to tidy up any mess, The Lindsey Rose is welcoming all, whether you have two legs or four

After a uic pint of Mauldons ale and a carrot from the itchen for the horses, The Lindsey Rose will have riders bac on their horses to get on with their hac in the beautiful Su ol countryside. Dogs welcome to treats at the bar

Dogs have always been considered welcome visitors to The Lindsey Rose, and with such a hospitable atmosphere, it has brought many families together to share a meal, not excluding anyone from the trip out. There’s even treats on the bar... roper Co ntry b

From live music and a monthly quiz, it’s not just good food and good beer. The beauty of the pub is its location in the stunning Su ol countryside with an incredible beer garden. There’s space for many of the pub’s annual events, including a beer festival, rewor s display and 5-a-side football tournament.

Tracy Martin, General Manager of The Lindsey Rose commented something so they could pop in for a quick drink. This has been warmly Rose!’

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Celebrating 10 years at Zor Boutique

Christmas is fast approaching, and customers are starting to buy lots of wonderful gifts, therefore here at Zor Boutique we are stoc ed up with a wide range of items suitable for giving as presents.

Our gift range this year includes gloves, scarves, hats, perfume, jewellery and much more, eeping all these items under 20 which ma es them perfect for stoc ing llers. One of the best sellers so far this season is our wool blend soc s featuring a u y cu , as we all now someone who feels the cold.

One of my new favourites is the fairtrade embroidered jewellery boxes. These feature exquisite detailing including hand embroidery and embellishments. The pin crane design really is stunning. We have also been busy receiving many new jumpers, blouses and gilets. One proving very popular with our customers already is the Alice Collins pu a gilet. This is available in blac and charcoal. This can be layered over almost anything assuring you are nice and warm as well as super stylish. Many customers nd a gilet easy to wear when on the move and getting in and out of the car as they are less restrictive compared to a full coat.

We would li e to say a massive than you to all of our customers that have supported us over the last 10 years, it has been lovely to see so many friendly faces. We will be celebrating 10 years on Sunday 1st December with prosecco and nibbles, we would love for you to come and join us. 10am-4pm all welcome.

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Hadleigh Old School –Festive Comedy Caper

Hadleigh Old School is pleased to welcome bac the Common Ground Theatre Company for 3 performances of their festive comedy caper this December. ather Brown and the C rse of the Christmas airy by Pat Whymar , will be performed at our venue, 5 Bridge Street IP7 6BY on Tuesday 17th December 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm, with bar service before the show and during interval) and Wednesday 18th December Matinee 4pm (doors open 3pm) and vening 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm)

The Su ol village of Dangleford is hanging by a thread As Christmas approaches, its veneer of civility is crac ing, li e last year’s Yule Log. A series of poison pen letters, signed “The Christmas Fairy”, threaten to expose corruption at the heart of village life. As the mulled wine simmers, old grudges reach boiling point. ven Father Brown’s renowned frosted plums may fail to get the party going. Father Brown must use all his wits to stop the situation from escalating into a snowball of terror

The show is suitable for age 10 . Box O ce www.commongroundtc.co.u What should you expect if you have never seen a Common Ground Christmas Show? First, a lot of laughs. Second a mystery to be solved. Third a whirlwind pace with chases, special e ects, visual gags and costume changes galore. All in all, an original Christmas Treat.

Hadleigh Utd is seeking help!

We are loo ing for someone to mar out the pitch lines at our Mill eld site. You do not need to have any experience, just a few hours every wee (variable because of the weather ) to come along to the Mill eld. Free entry to home games with a burger and a drin and the opportunity to become part of a longstanding and much loved football club. When? immediately ow? Tracy 42 4 4 or h fcexec tivecommittee gmail com

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Building Community & Well-Being

The Men’s Shed movement is a grassroots initiative that started in Australia in the 1990s and has since spread worldwide. It provides a welcoming space where men, often retired or facing social isolation, can gather to wor on projects, share s ills, and socialise. These sheds are typically equipped with tools for woodwor ing, metalwor ing, or other hobbies, allowing participants to engage in hands-on activities while building camaraderie. At its core, the Men’s Shed concept addresses issues such as loneliness, mental health, and the transition from wor to retirement. By fostering a sense of purpose and connection, it helps improve overall wellbeing. The informal atmosphere encourages men to tal openly, o ering peer support that can reduce stress and depression. The community driven approach also bene ts the local area, as members often wor on projects that support charitable causes or other community groups. The Men’s Shed movement highlights the importance of social connection and meaningful activity in promoting both individual and community health. If you would li e to learn more then please come on down, just wal in. We’re at the Black Swan Yard on Benton Street (Mon pm, Wed pm pm, ri pm Or if you do want more information or have any questions then please email us for at hadleighmensshed@gmail.com

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Our next monthly meeting will be on Monday 11 November, 2.30pm at the United Reformed Church in Hadleigh. This month we have Catherine Myall tal ing about,’Raising a Guide Dog’. f yo are retired or semi retired and wo ld like to know more abo t the a and the events we r n please feel free to come along to the talk, pick p some information and meet s all r contact s thro gh o r website at https asites org k hadleigh s olk home

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Hadleigh Crime Review

24 24 Within Hadleigh during this time frame there have been a handful of each of the following crime types criminal damage, assault, public order, harassment, stal ing and theft. There have also been various non crime domestic incidents for both child and adult referral matters.

In addition to those reports, the response investigation team have investigated a collision on Du e Street in Hadleigh on the evening of 9th October involving a car and an elderly man. Following some excellent police wor by the o cers dealing with it, a vehicle and suspect have been identi ed, the vehicle was located and seized by police and the driver has been interviewed and reported for o ences including failing to stop at a road tra c collision and provide name address, failing to report a road tra c collision and also the o ence of causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving. My thoughts are with the man involved in this incident and I wish him a speedy recovery. Along with various engagement events and anti-burglary / anti-social behaviour patrols, I have now also patrolled Wolves Wood due to a recent report of unwanted behaviour occurring in the woods there, this area will be included in future patrols now. I continue to investigate a number of incidents, including a recently reported hate assault on a child.

The safety camera team have just told me they now have a dedicated o cer assigned to the Babergh area now and he will be regularly attending several sites within Hadleigh, he was o to Gallows Hill as I wrote this.

Finally, I want to explain that par ing on the roads around the Hadleigh Community Primary School at drop o and pic up time continues to be a problem. A previous letter to parents/guardians and some enforcement from the council par ing enforcement team (lines and bay o ences) and the odd ne from police has not reduced the issue. Going forward, I will be issuing nes to vehicles I see driving on any part of the pavement and nes to vehicles I encounter obstructing the pavement, obstructing driveways and bloc ing dropped curbs. My patrol of the area will be random and potentially in plain clothes. The easiest way to avoid a ne is to not par in any of the ways I have described.

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Hadleigh Walkers

Our November wal on Saturday 9th will be an away one starting and ending in Sto e by Nayland. We will meet at the car par by the tennis courts on School Lane (what3 words unpainted.coarser.blan ed). a map showing where the par ing area is relative to the church will also be shown on the website. Our route will be Scotland Street, Stour Valley Path, Valley Farm, Thorington Street, Wintermarsh Green, Polstead, Steps Fm and bac into Sto e-by-Nayland.

The overall route is around 7.5 miles. As usual we will depart promptly at 9. 30 am and should be nished by around 12.30 pm. We will have two short refreshment stops along the way.

As usual, we aim to average a not-too-demanding 2.5 mph (4 m/hr) and wal ers need to be able to maintain this pace. The route is fairly undemanding. However, any ind of weather is possible so strong shoes or preferably wal ing boots should be worn as the ground may be muddy or rough in places. veryone is welcome, including well behaved dogs.

Route maps can be downloaded from this web site. or f rther information abo t these walks go to hadleighwalkers com or email s at hadleighwalkers gmail com

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Well fol s there did not seem to be an autumn as out went the summer and in came some real chilly weather during mid October. As a consequence we had to quic ly remove our beautiful owers from the garden as most died a very quic death. Not much chance of sitting outside this month and before we now it Santa will be coming down those chimneys once again.

Loo ing forward to spending more time indoors I thought to mention two of our important pub policies here. The rst relates to under 18’s in Pubs. The Coc Inn is an ‘adult only’ venue. There are a few reasons for this and the main relates to ‘capacity’. We are not a large venue and as such we do not have the space nor the correct facilities to entertain children on the premises. Our regulars fully understand that and many frequent as we are ‘children free’. There are pubs in the town that can better cater for children. We do permit 16’s and over with parents though they are not allowed to buy drin s nor use the gaming machines. One other area of frequent contention is that of how we accommodate our much loved fury friends. The Coc Inn has a long history of being a dog friendly pub and we even have a supply of treats for those that are well behaved (treats for the dogs, not the owners lol). However, we have to have some rules so that everyone is ept safe and can enjoy their visit. We have two bar areas, a public bar and a lounge bar. Dogs are allowed in both the garden and the public bar. You can ta e your dog in the lounge bar up until 8pm unless there is a live music event prior to that time. Some as ‘why is there a time limit in the lounge bar?’ Well, it’s because we are often very busy after that time with events and live music and the majority of customers would li e one dog free area and therefore having a time limit allows us to happily cater for all. In addition, Dogs need to be on a short lead, remain alongside their owner and should not be allowed to sit on the furniture nor eat snac s o the tables. Sorry but we do not allow constant bar ing either. Without trying to sound too draconian some dog owners bring unfriendly and untrained dogs to the pub and some leave them unattended. I note that the Wetherspoon chain has banned dogs from their pubs and while I believe that to be rather excessive there are important points of

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safety to consider for us all in public congested areas. Their decision was based on both trip hazards and uncaring owners. So we welcome well behaved fury friends but please follow the rules. Ta ing a famous quote from Abraham Lincoln and changing one verb “you can please some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time” but you cannot please all of the people all of the time. We have a super duper month of live music on o er throughout November starting with the popular band ‘Buzz’. These four guys never fail to impress playing great sounds of the past and are incredible musicians. Local girl Anni a Roper entertains on Sunday 3rd and if last years appearance is anything to go by we are in for a great afternoon. Come On Feel The Noise and Mamma We’re All Crazy Now, so if you love Slade, Sweet. T-Rex and the li e you will love The Chocolate Fireguard xperience banging out those greats from the 70s on Saturday 9th while one of our longest serving artist will bring the party mood to The Coc Inn on Sunday 10th, compliments of Adam Harrod. A full house for The Kic s is expected on Saturday 16th as the South ast’s leading Roc , Mod Pun band play The Coc Inn once again. The following Saturday, the 23rd sees The Versions ma e their debut with us and nally Blaze On will wrap up a wonderful month of music. For those of you who do not now Blaze On is headed up by John Pipe, a legend in Hadleigh and formally of the Band The Blazes and later Shabeen. Together with Mandy Pete plus a guest base player they will help bring bac some of those great memories. They will no doubt play to a pac ed house so please arrive early, preferably the night before We’ve as ed the Salvation Army to provide hot drin s to those queuing overnight

Football is once again a hot topic with The Premiership starting to form a top six and ngland appointing a new and third foreign manager in the shape of Thomas Tuchel. He’s a German I hear you shout and ngland’s arch enemy on the football front. We’ll he’s a winner and perhaps that may rub o on the team maybe?. I was not a Southgate fan and while he was a nice blo e he won nothing and was not a great club manager either. He was though a ‘yes’ man for the FA, which sums it all up Interestingly, the top footballing countries over the past 50 or so years have never appointed a foreign managers and that includes Brazil, Germany, Argentina, France and Spain. (apart the Argies and the French on one unsuccessful occasion) Interesting

Finally, Congratulations to The Coc Inns dart team, The Kra en, who won the summer dart league. There are four teams who play at the pub so if you are interested in playing darts why not come along to our Wednesday Fun Dart Night. Its starts at 8pm and is hosted by Melvin Tilbury, the dart league Secretary. Than you Melvin. The winter Bar Billiard League has commenced too and for the rst time The Coc Inn has two teams representing the town. Most of the teams are based in Sudbury so there is a far bit of travelling when the guys and gals are away. It’s a great and exciting game and our table is over 100 years old, so please come along on the 4th Tuesday each month at 8pm if you are thin ing of learning how to play.

We have added a ‘board game’ night to our monthly events and it ta es place every 4th Tuesday from 8pm. Great games such as Draughts, Bac gammon, Jenga, Chess and Crib etc are available to play. We’ve even got a board game instruction boo if you dont now the game rules.

On the electric car par ing places normally unoccupied opposite the pub we can report that one car was seen par ed and plugged in, though they were not charging up. It was not one of our ‘dummy’ chargers either, so is someone in competition with us? Haha. Please drin responsibly.

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Rehearsals are in full swing for Hadleigh Choral Society’s autumn concert which will feature Bach Christmas Oratorio (parts 1 2) and Handel’s Coronation Anthems (The King Shall Rejoice and Zado the Priest). We’ll be joined by the Colchester Symphony Orchestra and professional soloists, with authentic period instruments to really ic things up a notch The concert will ta e place Saturday 23rd November at 7 30 pm at St Mary’s Church in Hadleigh. Tic ets are 18 or free for those in full time education, and are available online, at The dler bookshop in adleigh, or thro gh choir members or more information visit www hadleighchoralsociety org k

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Apollo Blinds comes to Su olk and Esse

Homeowners in Babergh, Colchester Tendring can now get exclusive access to the UK’s widest selection of high-quality, made-to-measure window blinds, shutters, awnings and curtains after a Hadleigh man became part of the Apollo Blinds networ

Duncan Brown has just launched his new franchise business as part of Apollo Blinds which boasts nearly 30 di erent collections of window coverings and shading solutions, including motorised blinds, energysaving blinds, screw-free blinds, blinds for shaped windows and blac out blinds.

His new business will be serving customers in the Babergh, Colchester and Tendring. He will be o ering free no-obligation home consultations so that customers can see his collections in their own houses.

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Hadleigh Community Primary School

Than you to the Year 5 Play Leaders and Year 6 Sports Leaders who applied to assist Mr Peters and Miss Lindon with lunchtime clubs and activities.

The pupils are helping to run games on the eld, dodgeball on the astro, table tennis, Ted’s and the Central Garden Trails. It is fantastic to see so many of our pupils being excellent role models, encouraging and supporting the younger children to be active during lunchtime.

Well done to you all.

Some New Faces at Gudgeons

Prentice – and a New App!

As hopefully you will come to see, in these articles each month we li e to write about a change in the law, or something that you might nd of interest. However, this month I would li e to introduce you to four new people who have joined us here recently.

Serena Ely recently joined our established Wills, Trusts and Probate team. Sally ryke joined the same team towards the end of September. We are very pleased to welcome them to the rm. Both Serena and Sally would be more than happy to assist with any requirements that you might have in relation to ma ing a will or a lasting power of attorney or help and assistance in relation to administering someone’s estate or obtaining a grant of probate.

We now have six experts in this area of the law. We do o er home appointments, where that would be better for you. Otherwise, we are pleased to meet clients in our o ce in the centre of Stowmar et. We are just o the Mar et Place, right next to the Parish Church of St Peter St Mary it has a prominent spire, which is easy to see.

We are also very pleased to welcome to the residential conveyancing team Claire Bartram and at Smith Claire and Pat have many years of experience between them in helping clients with the legal necessities of moving house. We are very pleased to welcome them to the rm also.

If that is not enough, we have also now launched our pp for Residential Conveyancing, which you can download from the App Store or Google Play. We are quite unique in the local area in having this and have had very good feedbac so far from clients who have used it. This technology allows you to provide your identity documents to us electronically, and complete forms quic ly online. In addition, you can now upload documents straight from your computer and send them to us from wherever you are, with a ‘to-do’ list from us, so that you can stay organised and now what you need to do.

We also handle matters involving Commercial roperty and gric lt ral roperty, along with Matrimonial and amily cases. If we can assist you with anything, then please do get in touch.

Robert ackson, Solicitor and Senior artner

Free Heartstart Sessions

Have you been meaning to learn how to use a de brillator but never got round to it? Well now is your chance. Than s to the combined forces of the PPG, ast of ngland Ambulance Service Community First Responders and the Hadleigh Pool and Leisure Centre, the last of the FR de brillator training sessions will ta e place at the Leisure Centre on Wednesday ovember from 7.30pm to 9pm. No tests or exams involved just an opportunity to learn how to use this familiar machine and also get to grips with CPR. . To enrol call Jan Devey 07881 798 999 or 01473 827 091 or sign up via ventbrit:www eventbrite com e hadleigh comm nity de brillator awareness session tickets ?a oddtdtcreator

Churches in Hadleigh

Praying for Hadleigh

The people of the churches in Hadleigh are committed to praying for our town. Over the course of each year we plan to pray for every street in Hadleigh. During November we will be praying for the following streets:-

W C ovember Oxford Drive.

W C ovember Rampling Close, Chisnall Close, Ward Close, Allen Road, Durrant Road, Lee s Close.

W C ovember mmerson Way, Betts Close, Lambert Close.

W C 24 ovember Py enham Way, Wellington Close, Charter Close. If you now people who live in these streets, we would be very pleased if you also would pray for them. If you live on one of the streets being covered during a particular wee and would welcome prayer, please get in touch.

adleigh Baptist Ch rch pastorchristodd@hadleighbaptist.org.u

adleigh RC Barbara Robinson 828352 barobi1506@gmail.com

St oseph’s RC Ch rch Anna McCrae 823041 annamccrae@btinternet.com

St Mary’s CoE Jessica Janas 822671 jessicanevard@btinternet.com

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Beaumont Community Primary School

How wonderful to have shared another fantastic half term together - the 2024/2025 school year is in full swing. Our ‘Outstanding’ early years provision is a hive of activity, the school council has been elected and our new Beaumont Buddies have completed their special training to support their peers during brea and lunchtimes.

Children from Key Stage 2 have been representing Beaumont in their new green sports tops. We too part in the crosscountry event at Hadleigh High School with spectacular results and also entered the U11s dodgeball competition, coming away with a bronze. We are so proud of all of the children who participated in these sporting events their e ort and dedication was incredible. You may have seen that our School Council members and our Headteacher, Mrs Atima, were honoured to have been invited to o cially open the new Hadleigh Starbuc s. The children were able to have a go at ma ing their own drin s, enjoyed some delicious ca epops and learnt how the drive-thru wor s. Than you Starbuc s for welcoming us

The next half term promises even more excitement. We are gearing up for tag rugby, dodgeball and the ‘Christmas Crac er’ sports tournaments, our year 6 class are on countdown to their Norfol residential trip and we have our school nativity and Christmas carol concert to loo forward to.

If you would li e to come and see all that our wonderful school has to o er, please come along to our open afternoons on Thursday 24th October and Thursday 28th November from 3.30-5pm. There will be science experiments, crafts, sports, tutoring sessions and ca e Teachers, governors and our brilliant S NCo will be on site to answer your questions. No need to boo - just turn up and enjoy admin bea montschool s olk sch k 4 2 2

Above the Parapet

Ma or looding rotection nvestment

Storm Babet struc between 18th-21st October last year and caused substantial ooding and disruption across Su ol . A month’s worth of rain fell in 24 hours, ooding more than 900 homes and businesses. The impact of the storm was exceptional and demanded an urgent multiagency response. Since then, the council’s teams have been wor ing hard to repair the damage it caused, investigate what happened and to help reduce the ood ris in future. This preventative wor is complex, costly and requires lots of agencies wor together and SCC has managed to nd additional money on to deliver wor identi ed in their investigations. The nished ood investigation report gives a clear understanding of what wor needs to be done and at what cost.

So far, Su ol County Council has committed more than 13.75 million for wor to aid recovery from Storm Babet, including:

1 million on bringing in additional ood investigation specialists

1.25 million for repairs to Su ol ’s highways following the ood damage £10 million funding, which was committed in 2021, to address long-standing drainage issues over three years. This complements £2 million a year invested in drainage repairs and improvements funded from the Department for Transport maintenance grant.

On this last point, I was relieved to see that the extensive drain improvements carried out by SCC prior to Babet on Bridge Street, Calais Street, and elsewhere in Hadleigh had the capacity for the unprecedented rainfall before being overwhelmed by oodwater from The Brett.

However, the Government must act and provide extra funding for Su ol and the council has written to the Flooding Minister calling to recognise ongoing impact of Storm Babet and fund £20 million of further prevention wor urgently needed.

Wor carried on Su ol ’s highways so far, includes: Cleared 96 of highway drainage gullies across Su ol , more than 111,000. This involves lifting the iron grates and suc ing up the debris that has washed o the roads.

Attended more than 3,500 emergency call outs for ooding related incidents an unprecedented number. This includes pumping an estimated 2.5million litres of water from the roads, removing 53 tonnes of debris and clearing 121 fallen trees

Rolled out the D FRA-funded Recovery Scheme which meant that ooded property owners could apply for up to £5,000 to ma e their homes and businesses more resilient to future ooding. Su ol County Council is administering the scheme on behalf of government Co nty Deal Back n?

Last month, I reported that Su ol ’s proposed in principle devolution deal, which would bring more than £500 million to the county over 30 years, had been scrapped by the Government. However, a mere few wee s later Cllr Matthew Hic s Leader, of SCC received an email from Minister McMahon as ing Su ol to consider a proposal on future devolution. We have been given a tight timetable to turn this around (a U-Turn perhaps?) and will consider whether the Government’s new proposals provide greater bene ts for the county. More to follow, no doubt..

Co ncillor S rgery I endeavour to hold my surgery on the third Saturday of the month with the next one at 11 am on Sat rday ovember 2 24 in the anti-room of the Royal British Legion Club, George Street. Contact me at: email mick fraser s olk gov k Tele: 0793 551 2591; or Faceboo : @mic fraser4hadleigh, : @mic fraser.

SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2024

The Salvation Army Hall, Duke Street, Hadleigh 10 am - 12 noon

Cakes and Christmas Stall ALL WELCOME

Hadleigh Christmas Event

SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2024

Meet Up Monday Moves to Guildhall During George Refurbishment

Meet Up Monday had met, over the last six years, apart from the pandemic, in The George. As this is now closed for refurbishment, we have indly been allowed to meet in the ground oor Dining Room in the Guildhall, (entrance opposite the Ram) which is where we will be located for a few wee s. We do hope that when the Flying Guardsman ta es over the management and restores The George to a welcoming community facility, we may return there for Meet Up Monday. Meet Up Monday provides company for people on their own who may feel isolated or lonely, or may be new to the town, where they meet other li e-minded fol and ma e new friends in the process. All are welcome, no commitment, come when you can, pop in between 11 am and 12.30 pm.

Meet Spider-Man and Deadpool!

Head down to Diamond-Lites’ craft fair at the Ansell Centre on Saturday 9 November to meet some popular characters. SpiderMan will appear from 10:30-12:00. Deadpool’s appearance will be from 11pm-12.30pm.

The hour between appearances will be perfect for you to wander around and ta e a loo at our stalls. Refreshments will be available all day.

We hope to see yo there

Moments of War

Discover Authentic Italian E periences at Travel Stop s Dolce Vita Presentation

As the winter draws in, our thoughts may turn to either next summer’s adventure or see ing out some winter sun to help us through the colder days or gloom that the winter often brings. With the travel industry thriving following a strong post-Covid recovery, there are more options than ever for getting away; ranging from mini brea s to cruises, from beach holidays to extensive exotic worldwide tours, and to any tailormade itinerary or adventure you dream of. For those that li e to travel, whether it be ‘o the beaten trac ’ or closer to home, your local and independent travel agency remains on hand to help you navigate the many options and to ensure you ma e the perfect boo ing. The Hadleigh branch of Travel Stop is open from 10.00 am 2:00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays for general enquiries and from 09.30 am to 5:00 pm on Tuesdays for a full and complete service. In the meantime, we are excited to be continuing with our series of popular presentations which are held upstairs in the Hadleigh shop. Our next complimentary event is on 20th November, with two presentations (one at 4pm and one at 6pm) by Daniele Broccoli, the owner of ‘Typically Italian’, a long established, niche independent supplier from whom we will learn all about their ‘Dolce Vita Wee s’. These are a superb combination of options for coo ery, art and Italian language lessons available at the characterful Al Vecchio Convento, situated in the small village of Portico Di Romagna. Nestled in the beautiful milia-Romagna region of Northern Italy, it is an area that exudes the best of Italy, good food, spectacular scenery and fascinating culture and history. Bridget, Travel Stop’s owner (who many of you already now), was fortunate enough to have participated in one of the coo ery experiences and has visited the region again recently, so she will also be delighted to share her experiences with you rst-hand. She particularly enjoyed wine tasting and tru e hunting and assures us that her Italian coo ing has gone up several notches since her lessons

As well as the Dolce Vita Wee s, Daniele will also tell us about the many wider holiday options available through the ‘Typically Italian’ portfolio and how to ma e the most of any Italian holiday. If you would li e to join us to hear more, please do register either in person in the branch, by calling us on 01473 828728 or by e-mailing us at enquiries@travelstop.co.u . And please don’t hesitate to pop in to discuss any other travel and holiday plans you may have.

Moments of War ArtE hibition

-11 ovember at St Mary’s Ch rch

Cris Coe

There will be an unusual, artistic addition to Hadleigh’s Remembrance program this year. A 24-foot-long artwor , depicting scenes of con ict from the First World War to the present day, will be on display in St Mary’s church from the 8th to the 11th of November. This remar able wor is the result of a collaboration between renowned local artists, Cris Coe and Hazel Bradshaw with the support of the local British Legion and is intended to encourage a contemplative response to the e ect of war on people and places. The piece is an amalgamation of images which, together, create a visual narrative of con ict over the past century and its unusual construction has been made possible by the team at Keith Avis Printers. In addition to the visual wor , there will be an opportunity for visitors to record either their response to the wor or any memories the piece provo es. These may be the visitors own experience of war and con ict or the experience of family and friends. Following the exhibition, it is intended that these recordings will be preserved, forming a lasting testament to Hadleigh’s service and experience.

Hazel Bradshaw

The artwor is free to view during St Mary’s normal opening hours (services excluded) although there will be a voluntary collection for the charity Doctors Without Borders (Medicine Sans Frontières).

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At around 8pm on Wednesday 9 October I decided to wal down to Hadleigh High Street from my home in Toppes eld Close. I wal ed down the nearside pavement and at Hadleigh Library prepared to cross the end of Du e Street from near to the Library to the other side of the road to the pavement outside the pharmacy. There was no tra c about and I started to cross on the road at the end of Du e Street. I was not wal ing quic ly but at a normal speed bearing in mind the somewhat uneven condition of the road nearer to Boots Pharmacy at the end of Du e Street. When about half way across the end of Du e Street I became aware of a car coming from my left from the High Street, apparently to enter Du e Street. This car appeared to be cutting the corner from the High Street to enter Du e Street. I was about halfway across Du e Street when the car struc me, the front near side front wheel came into contact with my right leg the bottom of this near side front wheel of the car hitting the bac of my right foot. The car stopped for a few seconds. I stepped bac , the o side of the car was in front of me. The car re-started and drove o into Du e Street. I had fallen onto the road Du e Street but was not struc further by the car. As it drove away having injured my right leg at the heel. I shouted out loudly ‘STOP’ but the car drove o Some people who live in a at above Boots Pharmacy heard the impact of the incident or my shout came and lifted me o the road and with their help too me to my home and called an ambulance and also I believe the police. I was ta e to Ipswich hospital in an ambulance. There was some delay in seeing me, not that I am complaining in any way, I was o ered some pain illers but decided not to have any as I felt this could ma e me drowsy. The injury to my right an le it seems is a fracture but the bones are not displaced and no operative treatment is required. My right leg at the nee was sti and painful but in the past two days with limited exercise has become quite moveable. My right leg I can now lift to a horizontal position. Below the nee the lower half of the leg and foot are strapped in a hard case which is comfortable. I am in Bluebird Lodge in Ipswich which is associated with Ipswich Hospital, both organisations are to be commended for their care and attention to me and other others.

The Su ol Police are investigating this criminal o ence of the car driving o after the incident. I do hope that it will not be too long for me to recover from this unfortunate incident and injury.

Yo rs sincerely, ohn C nningham

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Than you for continuing to produce a very informative local magazine. Living in lmsett, I nd it so useful for nding out what is going on locally and in our town. As an example, I saw the advert for ‘The Old Hadleigh Picture Show’ which I probably would not otherwise been aware of. It was so interesting to see and hear from Sue Andrews about Hadleigh’s past and now being a non native of the area, I can loo at Hadleigh in a di erent light. The fact that the second one was sold out says it all Regards, ohn Sones

Hadleigh Community Choir

Winter Concert

It is that time of year again: days are getting shorter and the air somewhat crisper. Activities are ta ing place indoors, events and parties are planned. And we love to sing It is time for the Hadleigh Community Choir Winter Concert. We are bringing to you a variety of songs with a wintry feel to them, celebrating the season, advent and Christmas time.

This year, the concert coincides with the Christmas Mar et in town: we would love to invite you along to our concert on Saturday 7th December at 2pm in the United Reformed Church, Mar et Place. njoy our songs, join us for some carols and get into the spirit of Christmas before going to the Christmas Mar et. xpect a joyful selection from the choir ensemble and some smaller groups, some well nown songs and some more surprising ones.

It is a tic etless event with free entry but any donations will be gratefully accepted. Loo ing forward to welcoming you hadleighcomm nitychoir org k

Mindful Makers

Mindful Ma ers are a unique community group o ering creative activities, mindfulness practice and an opportunity to connect with others in a safe and supportive space.

We are very excited to be ta ing part in the celebrations at the Hadleigh Christmas vent on Saturday 7 December. You’ll nd us at the Ansell Community Centre from 2 pm where you will be able to try your hand at a origami or willow star, enjoy free refreshments and contribute to our Gratitude Tree Art Installation which will be on display in the United Reformed Church next door. We’ll also have a ma e and create table where younger artists can explore a range of materials to create their own bespo e star to ta e home to place on top of the Christmas tree

A warm welcome awaits you both in the Ansell Centre and in the URC where members of the church community will be present. Inside the church you will be able to delight in a range of festive wreaths on display created by community groups and curated by the URC.

Mindful Ma ers will be launching a programme of events in January 2025. You’ll be able to pic up a lea et about this on the day. Alternatively you can chec out our Faceboo page. We look forward to meeting and creating with yo soon

Chelsworth Christmas Fair

Chelsworth, often described as one of the prettiest villages in Su ol is also one of the smallest with only around 120 residents. On 30th November 2024 this tiny community will come together for our annual Christmas Fair and we hope that, as in previous years, people from far and wide will come to join us. The beautiful, medieval, All Saints Church, the venue for the Fair, will be decorated for Christmas, providing lots of festive atmosphere.

There will be over 20 stalls selling crafts, gifts, cards and foods as well as light refreshments including mince pies and mulled wine. Other attractions include a bottle tombola and the famous Chelsworth Christmas ra e with fantastic luxury Christmas hampers as prizes. The Fair represents a signi cant community e ort and raises money for the maintenance of the church dmission is £ for ad lts, b t children and Chelsworth residents get free entry There are nfort nately no parking spaces at the Ch rch (except for disabled visitors b t there will be free parking nearby - st a short stroll along the pretty village street Chelsworth is on the B111 between Bildeston and avenham ostcode

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Hadleigh Community Forum 50

T esday ctober 2 24

CHAIR: Wendy Brame Notes: Jess Janas

1 WE C ME The Chair welcomed everyone

2 RE RT T E ST MEET Accepted

M TTERS R S None

4 ST D RD D TES

E T (Hadleigh nvironmental Action Team)

The Home nergy Project is now up and running, funded for six months, with ve trained Community nergy Champions who can give unbiased advice, as winter draws near, on how to eep energy bills down, insulation, help through the maze of the many grants that are available and signposting as required. This a free for all service, with no means testing. For further information and to boo a Champion to come and spea to a group or at an event, tal with Lisa Matthews at heatenergy@gmx.co.u or email Hadleigh Heat directly and they will pass on your message.

St M RYS C RC

Wor plods on towards installing the new heat/light system and repairing the hole in the wall. There is a new bench in the churchyard and another one is planned. Both have been sponsored. The moneys received from the very successful fashion Show. put on by StyleMagi s. has been used to replace and upgrade our hearing loop system. This has been a great boost for the many people who have varying degrees of hearing challenges and is a job we have been hoping to be able to do for a long time.

Diary Dates: Weds 1 ovember – The Marenzio Singers at the lunchtime recital. 1pm. the retiring collection will be split between St Mary’s and Water Aid.

D E B RD T E T RT C T R (

A report was given to the meeting, the full version of which can be found in the PPG’s monthly column in the Hadleigh Community News.

S T D E

isit adleigh Yo T be channel a short video has been made showcasing some of the newer shops on the High Street and a feature with the Town Guides . It is on the home page of the website.

Comm nity ardens The weather continues to challenge the gardeners. The team wor s well together and they have indly donated some plants. The Forum was een to pass on its than s for the hard and consistent wor by this team. The obvious e ort ma es a great di erence to one’s perception of Hadleigh.

B BER M D S D STR CT C C (BDC MS nding A variety of funds are available Living Well in Winter. Aimed at community groups to assist with new and existing activities to be delivered between Dec 2024 March 2025 ie: lunch clubs, warm spaces, subsidised sports sessions. Open to apply until 8 November for up to £2,000. For more info see the BDC website.

Other funds are also available. Assistance with external grants can also be given. For full details on all grants, and any questions, contact the Grants Team BMSDCGrants@baberghmidsu ol .gov.u

BDC MS has joined a group which has agreed a ve-year funding programme of £110 annually to help enhance tourism across the region. Group consists of county, district and borough councils, police and medical chiefs and the funding matches that already agreed by Norfol CC, overseen by Visit ngland, as part of a Local Visitor conomy Partnership to assist Su ol Norfol .

Retail Site No further news other than c.85 of those as ed by the Lidl survey, are in favour of Lidl developing the site. Results from the Green Party local survey was c.2:1 in favour. Negative comments centre around extra tra c.

BDC-owned and Adjacent to Starbuc s and up to Reason Drive, on the A1071, approx. 1 acre: A formal community group/wor ing party needs to be set up to ta e this forward. Anyone interested or with nowledge of, and expertise in, such groups please contact Simon at simon.dowling@babergh.gov.u

Banking b Cash Access UK, a not-for-pro t company who run these hubs, is still loo ing for premises in Hadleigh, ideally on the High Street.

Electric Bikes for ire There was some discussion as to whether the two bi es “earmar ed” for Hadleigh would be worth it. The meeting was unanimous, with a “de nitely not.” This is completely the wrong

location. There is no cycling infrastructure and no suitable road or o -road routes plus too many opportunities for vandalism and theft. More suitable locations would be Needham La es and Sudbury Water Meadows.

E Charging points SCC want BDC to have more points on their land. Almost all points run on the slow, or tric le charge and it was thought to be better to instal fewer, new, fast charge points. It was as ed if some of the current unused spaces could be temporarily “mothballed” until more electric cars appear in Hadleigh. This would also alleviate (albeit in a very minor way) ordinary par ing spaces.

Our Green Party District Councillors, Jane Carruthers and Simon Dowling were than ed sincerely by the Forum for always attending meetings and providing comprehensive and consistent communications both verbally and by lea ets and reports. It is greatly appreciated.

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gnite estival, organised by the Youth Council, free of charge, will be on Friday 8 November in the Grand Hall from 6pm. 2 24 2 rants B dget still has £8,881.33 available until 31 March 2025.

Mayor’s Charity ndraisers The quiz in October raised £821 for the Mayor’s charities.

eighbo rhood lan BDC now need to decide on actions in response to recommendations from the xaminer’s Report and issue a Decision Statement which will be published when available. HTC will underta e all actions decided by BDC and it is hoped to approve a nal draft in November with a referendum li ely in January 2025.

CE ST TEME T

PC Niall Johnson gave a full report to the meeting, the details of which will be in his regular column in the Hadleigh Community News.

( adleigh lood ction ro p HFLAG met with the A and discussed the di ering requirements of the various interested parties for the levels of the river. The A will open the gates during winter to allow for lower river levels when ooding is more li ely and will close them in summer to achieve a higher river level for river activities. However, the dates for such openings and closings need to be ascertained.

BE T E D

St Mary’s School, year 5, will attend a Tulip Potting Wor shop with Polly Nicholson, author of the recently published boo , The Tulip Garden. Jonathan Zerr, Young Horticulturalist of the Year, has nished his traineeship but will be staying on two days a wee . Other trainee gardeners from Beth Chatto Gardens and The Garden Museum has been ma ing regular visits to wor with the team. Benton nd has a stall at the Christmas Fair in St Mary’s Church on 27 28 November.

B ly osting A wooden advertising board has had to be removed from the Town’s sign-post in the Mar et Place. This has scratched the post which will now need to be refurbished. nconsiderate arking There is a car that regularly par s at the rear of the Kings Head in Angel Street, in their small par ing area, where it also ta es up half the pavement. This is a clear obstruction and danger for pedestrians, people with prams and mobility vehicle users. A report should be made to the police.

The meeting closed at 5.25pm E T MEET Tuesday 12 November 2024 @ 4:15pm. Hadleigh Pool and Leisure. Chair: Paul Hodg in

Polstead Gardening Club

Details of our November gardening club meeting are shown below together with information on our February meeting.

Tuesday 19 November at 7.30 pm : Growing Vegetables with Alice Owen from Perrywood Garden Centre 2025 Tuesday 11 February at 7.30 pm: Snowdrops with Marc McHearne from Beth Chatto’s Gardens

We loo forward to seeing you at one of the above events. All meetings will be at Polstead Village Hall on The Green in Polstead (CO6 5AL). Free to members.

Non-members are welcome £5 (cash or cheque please). ntrance includes a drin and nibbles.

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Mayor s Monthly

ello everyone

Well Autumn has well and truly arrived that is for sure. As the dar nights are fast approaching and the build up to Christmas begins - let’s hope the winter is ind to us.

I was invited to give out the medals and certi cates to those young people who too part in the Summer reading Scheme recently. The sta and Friends of the Library were very welcoming and there was tea/co ee/ biscuits to help the morning along. The reading scheme has been running for many years, I remember my son doing it and he is nearly 35 He loved it and it helped foster a lifelong love of reading. Lasian and Ken have lots of creative ideas they are happy to share with us all.

It’s a fantastic to thin that Hadleigh, through something li e the reading scheme, could encourage some budding authors amongst our children. Two former pupils of Hadleigh schools that I am aware of have gone on to write boo s and not only have them published but have won awards too. Stuart Pry e, some of your children may have been taught by him, has co-authored three boo s; A Teachers Guide to Macbeth, and A Christmas Carol and a Students Revision Guide too Macbeth. Sarah Nicholson has written a very moving boo about her early life, In Search of Lost Glitter. What talents we have amongst us and an example to us all to follow those dreams.

I was invited to attend the celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the Day Care Centre at Magdalen Road Nursing Home, which was opened in October 2014 by Hadleigh’s own Barbara Boyd, who through the Thrift Shop supported the idea of this day care provision and helped with raising funds. They provide a friendly and accessible meeting place, lunch and activities for the fol s of Hadleigh. It was a wonderful day meeting some residents and their families as well as the caring and amazing sta . A fantastic ca e was ba ed by a resident’s relative who used to run the riVica ca e shop in Hadleigh and now ba es orders online. It was pure Ba e-O Standard, let me tell you

I attended the Civic Service for the Ipswich Mayor this month and it was a very grand a air. It was eye opening to hear about the Wolsey 550 initiative that has been dominant in Ipswich this last year and all the fantastic things they have involved the community in. They really celebrate Ipswich and its wonderful history.

It was with great pleasure I was able to attend Hadleigh Community Primary School assemblies for KS1 and KS2. We discussed helping people and being ind. They listen to music when they come into assembly, a di erent genre each term, anything from Beethoven to Beatles They vote whether they li e the music or song and explain why. Today it was Hey Jude by the Beatles and I am glad to say it got a good vote They were so full of ideas of what could be done to improve Hadleigh.

I mention them here because although the children can’t “vote” they too have a voice. The majority of the children were in favour of the new supermar et. They supported having a shoe shop, so they did not have to travel to Ipswich. A McDonalds was a favourite idea and not throwing rubbish on the oor but eeping it in your poc et until you got to a bin was a top one. As was being ind and saying hello to people. What an absolute joy these young children are. They are a credit to their families and their school. I thin we ought to follow their call and ma e sure we say “hello” to every person we pass.

Some of you will now, Neil Bevis and Julia Hepworth have stepped bac , although not entirely, from Hadleigh Food Ban after providing a much-needed service for people in Hadleigh. Over the years, they

have brought comfort to many and all their hard wor has been much appreciated. There is wor going on behind the scenes with many di erent organisations and groups to ensure this valuable service and ability to have access to help if needed is available. Watch this space or eep an eye on the Town Council website for updates.

We are taking orders for our famous Free Range Norfolk turkey and geese, Suffolk chicken, duck, beef, lamb, pork and gammon joints.

The Rotary Club in Hadleigh invited me to a co ee morning and it was great to meet some new faces. The international club was founded in Chicago in 1904 by local businesses. Their motto is “Service above Self”. We tal ed over lots of interesting subjects, the food ban , children getting the help they needed from the educational authorities if they have special needs and also heard about the team that have got together in lmsett to get a new village shop of the ground to be run by volunteers. They are organised. They are een. They have great ideas. What a team I got to visit the Forest School at the Community Primary School this month. To say I was blown away by the activities the children can participate in is an understatement. Climbing, Mud Kitchen, Den Building to name a few. A child’s paradise and somewhere for their imagination to run free. I got involved in digging for worms, swing ropes, collecting leaves, con ers and acorns to record. The sta were amazing and provided snac food on a gas camping coo er, for each child, ba ed beans, bread, fruit and juice. The children sat on wooden stumps in a circle and had the best time. It was such a fantastic morning, especially as the sun shone too.

The Probus Club in Hadleigh invited me to join their lunch meeting at the ight Bells. The lunch was fantastic and I loved the traditions that are alive and well in groups li e these. We said The Grace and toasted the King. They provide a fantastic place for friendship and community. Some of the members were relatively new to Hadleigh and it was wonderful to hear how much they loved living in our Town. As I am always saying Hadleigh people, including our young people, do amazing things.

The brainboxes of Hadleigh turned out in force and stormed the recent Mayoral Quiz. Over 80 people came and over £800 was raised for the two Mayoral charities this year, Scouts and Guides. Have you got your tic et to A Christmas Carol? It promises to be a very entertaining evening with plenty of atmosphere and just the tic et to get that Christmas Spirit going. Saturday 16 November at 7pm. Here is a tic et lin if you need it - https://www.tic ettailor.com/events/ cuemar eting/1382940?

A Christmas Carol is being performed by a wonderful theatre group, This is My Theatre, and pro ts raised will go to the two Mayoral charities, Scouts and Guides, so please do thin of supporting this event and enjoying a fantastic magical night out. Don’t forget to chec out the Visit Hadleigh website for up-and-coming events in Hadleigh.

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or those reading, who may not know yo that well, tell s a little bit abo t yo rself

I live with my husband Matthew Hodges in Bridge Street we live in a former headmaster’s house adjoined to what was a boy’s school a tall red bric building. We sometimes hold events at what is nown as Hadleigh Old School, everything from art exhibitions and theatre shows to hiring out the venue for Pilates, yoga and the Women Institute’s summer garden party.

People may now me from seeing me wal ing our two dogs round the town: Connie a blonde s inny lurcher and lvira who loo s li e the Andrex Puppy that never grew up.

I have had a lifetime of spelling my surname Grutch eld; my mum Mary has researched the name as far bac as 1522 when William and Christann Groch lde were married in Wing eld, Su ol (in the reign of Henry VIII). By the time of Charles II another descendant called William was important enough to be made Sir Grudg eld and have a coat of arms including a blue and gold shield with 3 gloves on it. In 1730 the name Grudge eld was altered to Grutch eld, can you tell that history is one of my interests? In Hadleigh terms, the most noteworthy fellow is my Dad David who was a councillor for 24 years, and a town Mayor twice.

ow long have yo been living and or working in adleigh? What initially drew yo to living and or working here?

My family moved to Hadleigh in 1974 from Billericay in ssex. Dad’s job at Willis Faber Dumas, the insurance company, was transferred from the City of London to Ipswich in the gleaming blac glass piano shaped building designed by Norman Foster. After attending local schools Station Road (County Primary), Hadleigh High, and Great Cornard Upper, I wor ed and lived in London and Wales.

I returned to Hadleigh in 2015, it was the suggestion of my husband Matthew we new we would need to be closer to parents and wanted a special house. We bought a listed property on the High Street needing renovation at the front a Georgian bric terrace but hidden behind were lizabethan beams. The main attraction of the house was the gardens it came with a wild plot of land part orchard, part former chic en run. We had a postage-stamp sized yard in Leytonstone and our long-legged lady lurcher Connie needed a place to explore.

In 2020 we moved round the corner or 5 front doors if you count them, to The Old School in Bridge Street. This comprises a former Victorian Boys School Hall, built in 1848/49 by architect Frederic Barnes, plus the attached headmaster’s house. The Hall has an amazing hammerbeam roof and quir s such as a balcony accessed via

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a spiral staircase. When we moved houses, we retained the wild plot and now access it via a gate in from our walled garden.

What do yo nd most rewarding abo t living working in adleigh?

It is the easiest place in the world to ma e friends: we have lovely neighbours in all directions; friends met through community groups and clubs and interests. Our dogs include as their special friends, all the high street businesses that welcome them with treats. I am also grateful for all the facilities we have on our doorstep I use the Gym at the Leisure Centre and go to a club held in the Library. There are so many community spaces such as the Ansell Centre, where I volunteer at the Memories Caf , and St Mary’s Church which feels li e the beating heart of the town this year there has already been a variety show, I am loo ing forward to seeing Matthew model in a fashion show, helping run a dog show at the Deanery Fete, and serving drin s when the Orchestra lead the Last Night of the Proms.

What does a typical day look like for yo ?

A little bit of meditation and a shower, then to wal the dogs. Usually heading along the riverside by Cor ’s Lane, and up High Oa s or through Hogs Mead, then Broom Hill and on to the Conch. Conch = Constitutional Hill. For a longer route we might ma e it to the Railway Wal and the Fuzz where I played as a child in the Camel Humps (sand dunes). After brea fast ideally a fruit pac ed porridge, variety is the spice of life For many years I wor ed long hours in television, most notably as part of the Doctor Who production at studios in Cardi Bay I managed the commercial side and still have a large collection of action gures such as Dale s and Cybermen. Now my schedule is a patchwor quilt of volunteering, running a venue and chec ing in on my parents.

Hadleigh Old School seems to go in phases one-year bac -to-bac art shows, the venue ta ing on the guise of a gallery, and more recently as a live performance venue: this Autumn have 4 di erent shows boo ed in. When a touring theatre company arrives, they start unpac ing their trailer and building a stage at 3pm; the Hall is transformed into a magical theatrical space. We love running front of house, greeting playgoers at the door and running our own bar with our choice of Adnams wines and beers. The day may end late evening with washing glasses.

What are some of the challenges yo face, and what brings yo the most satisfaction?

Together with my partner (who manages Benton nd, the former home of The ast Anglian School of Painting and Drawing a Tudor Mansion that is being revived as centre for artistic endeavour) we have to deal with lots of property maintenance. At the time of writing, there has been a spate of water related xes required bro en taps, lea ing pipes, bloc ed drains etc. I’ve learnt a lot about heritage, restoration and ma ing do. Keeping on top of the garden, especially after so much rain is a challenge the chorus of birdsong is a reward in itself. I love tal ing to people as a way of bringing history to life I lead house tours at Benton nd where I recount the lives of Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines at their bohemian yet industrious, live-in art school. I also volunteer at Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury which has a room dedicated to Morris. In a world of a lot of screen time, I relish tal ing to people face to face.

Do yo have any other hobbies or interests?

I joined the Cinema Theatre Association as a teenager researching art

deco architecture as part of my history A Level studies. I’ve always been obsessed with maps.

re there any aspects of adleigh or its comm nity that stand o t to yo ?

One of our dogs has a strong hunting instinct, the other is afraid of loud bangs so on occasions we have lost them when out wal ing. We are grateful for people rounding them up and helping them get home safely. We have so many wonderful green spaces on our doorstep.

Who has been most helpf l to yo in adleigh, and who have yo looked p to?

My entry point into getting involved with the town was via the then Steering Group, now called the Community Forum; with expertise from this group I staged a small music festival and a large activities fair (Hadleigh On Show). I admire anyone who serves as a councillor or trustee or churchwarden or town guide: people who nuc le down and run things rather than moaning on social media

On a personal level our neighbours over the road at Osborne House, Jane and Chris Clar are examples of human dynamos the concept of retirement is alien to them, they never stop ma ing things whether that be roof shingles for a Su ol Long House or soup for a community itchen.

ooking ahead, what are yo r hopes and aspirations for the f t re of adleigh, both personally and professionally?

I hope that funds are raised to continue the revival of Benton nd as a house and gardens so that it can be in a repaired and sta ed state to welcome a diverse range of people. A place that feels part of our community, as well as a special place of learning for those with an interest in art and plants.

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Community Indoor Craft Market Elmsett and Aldham Village HallIP7 6PA

Saturday 9th November 2024 10am -1pm

This month the “Second Saturday Event” in the villageis gearing us up for Christmaswith fabulous handmade items and original art work.

Ourlocal artisan crafters include: Sharon’s cards and glass, Jenny’s jewellery, Dale’s 3D printing & resin crafts, Amy’s beautiful hand-drawn cards, Carol’s scented candles, Mick’s wonderful wooden items, and of course Jan’s Jams.Sabrina will be here with her Tropics range, Liz will have advent calendars and we have two new sellers: - Louise with her stone art and Julia with her Spotlight textile items. Come and find that original present that no-one else will have!

Sue will be taking orders for traditional fresh Xmas wreathes and table decorationsif you are not making your own this Christmas… and Friends ofWhatfield School (FOWS) be serving wonderful home baked cakes and savouries this month, to raise funds for their school.

We will also be selling raffle tickets for a Xmas raffle to be drawn at the December Market. All proceeds to CRUK.

Free parking and entry, warm and welcoming atmosphere. All profits after costs will go to Cancer Research UK. Please support your wonderful village events, and maybe bring someone along who hasn’t been before or is new to the village.

Our local community police officerNiall Johnson will be joiningus again Look forward to seeing you there.

Have you ever thought you’d li e a warmer house? Or lower fuel bills? Would you li e to reduce condensation and mould? Or nd out if there are any ways to help insulate your house? Well, perhaps H AT’s new Home nergy Project can help you. We provide free, impartial advice about how to control your energy costs from local people who have trained to become Comm nity Energy Champions.

Community nergy Champions aren’t here to sell you anything, just give free impartial advice, and we’re here for everyone. We’ve got advice about what people living in listed and really old homes can do to ma e their houses warmer too.

Babergh is the rst council in the country to update their planning rules to ma e it easier for really old houses to be tted with proper insulation and double glazing. Here in Britain we’re well on our way to generating half of all our electricity from renewables which is strengthening our energy security. Better insulated homes not only mean warmer houses, and lower fuel bills but also help to reduce our energy consumption and help us to do our bit for the planet.

Over the next few months, the Community nergy Champions will be active at local events, at stalls and in our local meeting places, so if you have any questions just as . Or email Lisa at heatenergy@gmx.co.u and we will arrange a time to spea with you.

Screening of the lm Wilding

n riday 2 ovember . pm - pm at the nsell Centre, adleigh, D ay on the door £ (please bring cash

WILDING is the story of Knepp, the rewilding project in Sussex. Based on the best selling boo about a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their failing, 400 year old estate. The young couple battles entrenched tradition, and dares to place the fate of their farm in the hands of nature. Ripping down the fences, they set the and bac to the wild and entrust its recovery to a motley mix of animals both tame and wild. It is the beginning of a grand experiment that will become one of the most signi cant rewilding experiments in urope.

Hadleigh Badminton Club

Club nights are every Wednesday from 8pm to 10pm. Members of all levels from beginners to league players are welcome. Come along and en oy yo r rst session free, or for more information see o r website hadleighbadmintoncl b.co. k

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B12, Vitamin C, Biotin & Glutathione Vitamin C is crucial for supporting the immune system but did you now that it also plays a role in building collagen in the s in, healing wounds, and preventing damage to the cells both in and under the s in? Vitamin C injections ta e some of the bene ts of a high nutrient diet and transfer them directly into your s in with the boost of collagen helping to combat ne lines, while the presence of Vitamin C can also help to protect the s in from UV rays.Whilst alleviating dar patches and uneven s in tones and acting as an antioxidant for the s in whilst slowing the signs of ageing. Some signs of Vitamin C de ciency include slow-healing wounds, swollen or bleeding gums, fatigue, and joint pain.

Vitamin B12 When de cient you will notice fatigue, overwhelming tiredness, memory loss, weight loss, wea ness, depression, decreased brain function, and tremors in your muscles. This is because the de ciency is interlin ed with cognitive decline. ssentially indicating that when your body becomes de cient and lac ing in vitamin B12, it can lead to shrin age of your brain and a decline in brain function.Those on a vegan diet may particularly nd themselves at ris of the vitamin de ciency along with those living with Crohn’s and Celiac disease. l tathione A real “wellness booster” and anti-aging injection to help ght the signs of ageing. Also o ering protection against age-related illness. As a s in care expert Jane can use glutathione injections to help ease the signs of minor cosmetic aws, even s in tones and brighten complexions. Additionally glutathione aids digestion and regulates metabolism, which can support weight loss e orts.

Biotin Biotin has been nown to show signi cant nail health improvement and increase hair growth, hair structure and thic ness, as well as a decrease in hair loss. Biotin could also increase metabolism and speed up weight loss by triggering the reactions needed to turn food into fuel. Also improving the blood glucose, stabilising blood sugar levels.

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It’s half term already and our riders have all done so well. Those new to us have begun to enjoy their riding and interactions with the ponies and our returning riders have been learning to cope with the new ponies or ma ing progress on bony, the mechanical horse.

With twelve ponies to care for as well as the Centre to maintain, fund raising is critical to ensure we can continue our therapeutic wor with children and adults. In September we held two events that were both great fun and raised much needed funds a fun dog show and a jazz evening. The sun shone on our dog show, and we had a wide range of dogs from the tiny terrier to a large Great Dane. Class included best puppy, best oldie, basic obedience, waggiest tail and wor ing dogs, culminating in best in show, which was won by a blac coc er spaniel (see picture of the three top dogs). The Jazz evening was a new venture for us and was enjoyed by all who attended. As with all our events, it was great fun and scrumptious home-made food was available for all to enjoy. Why not join us at some of our upcoming events (see below)? veryone will be made very welcome and it’s a great way to support the wor we do.

We also have a wonderful ‘Sponsor a Pony’ scheme. For a minimum of £25/year you will get a boo let containing a photograph and details of the pony you choose to sponsor and your name (or the person you’ve bought the sponsorship for) will be displayed adjacent to the pony’s stable at the Shelley Centre. This would be a wonderful Christmas present for someone who loves horses. The latest pony to join the sponsorship scheme is Thomas who was featured in the last blog. The other ponies and details of how to apply to the scheme are featured on our website www.shelleyrda.com.

Sat rday, 1 th ovember - Christmas Bingo ight at adleigh ootball Cl b. Website www.shelleyrda.com

acebook Shelley RD Centre Telephone 14 241 2

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm

Tuesday 9 am to 7.00 pm

Thursday 9 am to 8.00 pm

Saturday 8.30 am to 4.00 pm Tel 01473 822191

A most ama ing E perience

I am not sure what it is about museums that sends me running in the opposite direction I used to love history, and growing up in London enabled me to see most of them in the city. When it came to O Levels, though, I was told I couldn’t do that subject as I didn’t have the brain for it. I was genuinely distraught. I suspect that my 12 year-old self hated the thought that I wasn’t good enough, and my love of history became a thing of the past literally Roll on a fair few years to nd that Su ol has reignited my passion for the subject. I love Kentwell Hall and have even performed in Gilbert and Sullivan operas there. I love going to Sutton Hoo and, closer to home, have ta en an interest in the history surrounding King Guthrum. I applaud Jane Snowdon and her ability to bring history to life in our lovely town, although she probably despairs at my feeble attempts at historic dancing

But I digress…. My latest discovery lies in the heart of Mon s leigh.

On the rst Sunday of every month from 10am to 4pm, (November 3rd being the last for this year) a group of highly s illed individuals open the doors to the public and invite people to explore anything and everything that came before the mobile phone. Who would have thought there was life before mobiles? I suppose what excites me the most is the notion of living history. These are not ancient artefacts (although some of them come close ) and many of them are things I remember from my younger years. The team of real enthusiasts can tell you anything and everything about wartime radio receivers, tv rentals, Betamax videos, the Sony Wal man, and if you’re luc y, they will even let you play a pianola

This incredible collection of items belonged to Paul Goodchild, who sadly passed away on 27 February 2023. This thriving mini museum is lovingly displayed and loo ed after by a team of genuine enthusiasts. Sounds of the Past is on the High Street on the right hand side of the road as you drive from Hadleigh to Mon s leigh. One might miss it were it not for the sign indicating the way into what is an old chapel. (Does it still belong to the URC?) I have now been three times, and have every intention of going again on 3 November before the place closes for the winter. It would be easy to assume that the people who run the museum are ancient gee s trying to hang on to the past, but this is not the case. When I went the rst time round, I was shown around by a young student called Ja e, who was inspired by Sounds of the Past and has now built up his own personal collection of audio-visual memorabilia.

The team also have items for sale to help raise funds to ensure the collection can remain open to the public. I am ashamed to say I have only just discovered Sounds of the Past, but now that I have, it is my intention to spread the word to groups, schools, individuals with an interest in history and fran ly anyone who will listen

dwin happily too requests on a wind-up gramophone. Jane Snowdon and I found ourselves doing the Charleston such fun Mi e, Peter and Dan turn their hands to preserving the life of many items, while Dave has a most extensive nowledge of music. Ja e continues his evergrowing collection of audio-visual pieces and, li e The Mousetrap, Sounds of the Past deserves to run and run.

So to recap Sounds of the Past. Sunday 3 November. 10am 4pm Groups and individuals ali e will receive a warm welcome and if you do manage to get there, tell them Sarah sent you

Support St. Elizabeth Hospice at the upcoming Jumble Sale!

Loo ing for a way to support a great cause while nding a bargain? St. lizabeth Hospice invites you to its Jumble Sale on Saturday, 16 November, from 10 am to 2 pm. in the Community Room at the Ansell Center. We will be able to ta e cash or card payments. This community event is a fantastic opportunity to browse a wide variety of pre-loved treasures while supporting a local organization that provides essential care to those in need.

Why attend? St. lizabeth Hospice plays a vital role in the community, providing compassionate care and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses, as well as o ering much-needed services to their families. Funds raised from events li e the jumble sale help the hospice continue its incredible wor , ensuring that individuals receive the dignity and care they deserve during challenging times. By attending this event, you’re not just nding a bargain you’re contributing to a cause that directly bene ts people in your own community. very item you purchase goes towards helping the hospice continue its mission of care and comfort.

Hadleigh Remembers

As we gather this year to re ect on the sacri ce made by past generations in the service of our country, we will of course remember the momentous events of June 1944. Operation Overlord, the D-Day invasion of 6 June 1944, stands as one of the most pivotal moments in modern history. It was not just a military operation; it was a profound act of courage and sacri ce by the Allied forces, who faced daunting odds to liberate urope from Nazi tyranny. The sheer scale of the operation, involving thousands of troops, aircraft and naval vessels, re ected both the meticulous planning and the immense ris involved. D-Day symbolises the unity of nations in the face of a common enemy, the resilience of soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy nowing many might not survive and the immense human cost of war. Yet, from that blood-soa ed sand, hope was born. The operation paved the way for the liberation of France and ultimately, the defeat of Nazi Germany.

Re ecting on D-Day is to honour those who fought and fell, and to recognise the immense bravery and sacri ce that changed the course of history, reminding us of the enduring price of freedom. The Hadleigh Branch of the Royal British Legion are proud to organise the following events on behalf of the Hadleigh community:

Saturday 9 November 24, 7pm at St Mary’s Church - Festival of Remembrance featuring Colchester Brass Band and the Wattisham Military Wives Choir.

Sunday 10 November 24, 2pm at the RBL - Parade, Wreath laying and Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial.

Sunday 10 November 24, 3pm at St Mary’s Church - Remembrance Sunday Service.

Monday 11 Nov 24, 11am at High Street mile stone - Armistice Day two-minute silence.

HADLEIGH ROYAL BRITISH LEGION presents FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE

St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh Saturday 9th November, 7pm

TICKETS £10

(Under 18s free when accompanied with an adult) Available from the RBL, Keith Avis Newsagents Raising funds for the 2024 Poppy Appeal

News from your Babergh councillors

otential Comm nity Space at Weavers Meadow - Babergh District Council (BDC) are loo ing to sell the area of land next to Starbuc s. The possibility of a ‘community group’ bidding to buy the land to create a community space is being loo ed into. We included this in our recent newsletter and Simon has had a couple of residents from Weavers Meadow express an interest in being involved in this if it is possible. If anyone is interested in this potentially exciting project, please contact Cllr. Simon Dowling at simon.dowling@babergh.gov.u

S stainable Travel Working ro p - Jane has joined Babergh District Council’s Sustainable Travel Wor ing Group who are wor ing with Sustainable Travel O cer Katherine Davies. Included in their recent discussion was:

A FRIENDLY BRIDGE DRIVE A FRIENDLY DRIVE WITH AF TERNOON TEA AFTERNOON TEA

CALLING ALL BRIDGE PLAYERS, OF ANY STANDARD

You are invited to join us at lmsett and Aldham Village Hall, The Street, lmsett, IP7 6PA

Wednesday December 4th at 14.00

£10.00 per head, in aid of St Mary’s Church, Aldham

Tell your bridge playing friends and ma e up a four. Pay on the door BUT places m st be pre-booked so please contact one of the organisers:

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B ses - A bid has again been put in by BDC for a new bus route from Hadleigh to Manningtree. This time they are hoping to get an operator in place which may help the bid to succeed. The route would cover that of the previous Dedham Hopper bus but run from Hadleigh to Manningtree o ering transport to and from the railway station for commuters.

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Electric ire Bikes - The group are also loo ing at the possibility of installing two electric hire bi es in Hadleigh. The electric bi e hire company ‘ ezybi e’ https://eezybi e.co.u / have installed two bi es and a solar powered charging pod at Needham La es as a pilot project. Babergh subsidises the cost of hire to £10 for half a day or £20 for a full day. ezybi e maintain the bi es. Ideally the pod would be on BDC owned land, possibly a car par

These bi es might be good for visitors to Hadleigh giving them the chance to explore the surrounding countryside or to travel to outof-town attractions such as Benton nd (in future) or Dedham Vale. Perhaps suggested cycling routes could be provided. This would also o er residents the opportunity to have a go on an electric bi e. The group want to hear what Hadleigh residents thin about this idea. Contact ane.carr thers babergh.gov. k if you have any thoughts. EV Charging oints - Su ol County Council (SCC), funded by central government, want to install more lectric Vehicle ( V) charging points across Babergh in 2026 and are loo ing for suitable places. They are thin ing of properties without driveways who will struggle in future to charge vehicles. It is easier for SCC to use BDC land, but this limits their options.

Although existing V charge points are not well used at present petrol cars are going to be phased out by 2035. The number of secondhand electric cars is set to increase as company car eets go electric, ma ing them more a ordable so numbers will steadily increase. If anyone has any thoughts about where more V points could go, please contact jane.carruthers@babergh.gov.u

ension Credit - We have been as ed to highlight Pension Credit as there may be people who are entitled to it in Hadleigh. It can be claimed by pensioners even if they own their own home or have some savings if their wee ly income is below £218.15 (for a single person) or

HADLEIGH NATURALISTS SOCIETY

AUTUMN PROGRAMME 2024

Monday 4 November 7.30pm Havergate – Suffolk’s only Island.  History and Wildlife

Steve Everett

Monday 2 December 7.30pm

Birdlife of Eastern Europe

Bill Baston

Meetings held in the seminar room upstairs at Hadleigh Library.

Visitors £3

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£332.95 (for a couple). Those in receipt of Pension Credit may also be able to get:

The Winter Fuel Payment

Help with rent and Council Tax

Free TV licence (if over 75)

Help with NHS costs dentist, glasses, transport to appointments. To see if you can claim go to gov.u /pension-credit or phone 0800 99 1234 Banking b - Cash Access UK are still loo ing for a premises in Hadleigh.

idl - Lidl have yet to submit a planning application (at the time of writing). After including it in our recent newsletter we have had several comments from residents with more people in favour than against. The main concern seems to be around increased tra c. 2 24 R ral Transport S rvey What do you thin about transport in Hadleigh and Su ol ? The 2024 Rural Transport Survey, open until 30th November wants to hear from you. Your feedbac will help Su ol County Council decide on future rural transport services. https://www. su ol onboard.com/news/2024/06/2024-rural-transport-survey/

They are also having some rural transport engagement events with a drop-in event on 13 November from 10.30 am-12 pm, in The Dining Room, Hadleigh Guildhall (entry through Mar et Place) Hadleigh, IP7 5DN. Contact s ane.carr thers babergh.gov. k ane 14 11 simon.dowling babergh.gov. k Simon 14 11

Hadleigh Evening WI

The October meetings have gone well. At the monthly evening meeting (7.30pm 3rd Tuesday Library Seminar Room) we welcomed a visitor from Medical Detection Dogs.

The Amblers (1st Wednesday) strolled around the village of Newton Green starting from the edge of the golf course, dodging the hoo ers and slicers, nishing up at Foxes Den, always a treat.

The Lunch Bunch (2nd Thursday) enjoyed a meal at Tito’s who opened especially for us. This month the Amblers and Lunch Bunch are joining forces to amble around Bramford on the 6th November before lunching at The Bramford Coc

Boo worms (2pm 4th Thursday Library Seminar Room) enjoyed Richard Cole’s ‘A Death in the Parish’ and loo forward to reading Stacey Hall’s ‘The Household’ this month. Our monthly ‘competition’ re ects a colour theme and the modest sum over a year that is collected from the 5ps donated by members in support of the entries is passed on to Lighthouse Women’s Aid in Ipswich.

ach year we give a small donation to Shelley Therapeutic Riding School and some attended their recent Dog Show (always such fun) and Jazz in the Yard, which was a super evening.

We meet on the third Tuesday at 7.30pm in the seminar room of the Library. If you would li e to come for a ‘taster’, contact the secretary Glenn Abbassi on 07870 312409 or the president Sheila Webb on 01473 827554 and we will loo out for you.

Town Council Opening Hours

For many years the Town Council’s opening hours have been 9.30am 12.30 pm although sta were in the o ce until 5pm and would answer the telephone and door to visitors outside of these ‘o cial’ opening hours.

Our opening times are now 9.30am 4.30pm so feel free to telephone or visit the o ce in the afternoons.

Our o ce is at The Guildhall, Mar et Place, Hadleigh, IP7 5DN. We are tuc ed behind the Corn xchange and overloo St Mary’s Churchyard, our front door is in the Courtyard area or alternatively you can telephone us on 01473 823884.

New Book:

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The Hadleigh Society’s History Group invites members of the public to the launch of their new boo charting the history of a very special building The Guildhall.

Meet the authors, who will be available for signing, at the Guildhall on Saturday, 2nd November between 10.45am and 1.30pm

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Below are the main matters discussed during the Parish Council meeting of 25 September 2024

District Co ncil The Chairman welcomed Babergh and Mid Su ol ’s decision to clear the way for listed building energy upgrades. Cllr Ward con rmed that Babergh would be implementing the government’s ‘Simpler Recycling’ initiative, which would include wee ly food waste collections and separate bins for glass/tetrapa s, and paper and card. These changes would come into force by March 2026. Councillors expressed concern that householders would have to nd space for yet another bin; also erbside glass collection would mean a loss of income to the parish council, as fewer people would use the glass recycling bins.

The ‘Solar Together’ scheme had been relaunched, helping householders to save on energy bills with a community-led solar panel initiative. Cllr Ward would nd out why the electric vehicle scheme was being implemented in Sudbury, but not Hadleigh.

Co nty Co ncil It was noted that SCC had formally objected to National Grid’s Sea Lin project to build a new bridge over the River Fromus near Saxmundham, which would include Sunday and ban holiday wor ing and would be highly disruptive for both residents and visitors to Su ol Coasts and Heaths.

Investigations into ooding in Needham Mar et and Wic ham Mar et during October 2023 had resulted in two reports and a number of ey recommendations; the Cler would as why other areas were not being included. She would also as when the ANPR trial might be repeated in Layham.

ns rance renewal It was agreed unanimously to renew the PC’s insurance policy with Zurich Municipal; the Cler con rmed the policy was speci cally for parish councils, and provided more than adequate cover. It was agreed that it would be good practice to see alternative quotes before the next renewal date.

Emergency lan The wor ing party had met and the recommendations were noted. Cllr Ward agreed to consider a locality grant of £400 towards two emergency boxes.

Speeding There were currently problems with downloading data to the laptop; Cllr Curran had contacted the supplier for assistance. It was agreed that additional tra c calming measures should be discussed with Highways.

Remembrance S nday It was agreed the PC should lay a wreath as usual; the Cler would order this, to be laid by the Chairman.

Road signage A parishioner had suggested there should be some signage at the junction of Upper Street and Mill Lane to indicate that there was no through road to Lower Layham past the Mill. It was agreed that the Cler would contact SCC to request a sign.

Broken signpost The Cler had reported the bro en signpost at the junction of Sto e Road and Shelley Road in Lower Layham; the sign had clearly rotted and the arms were lying on the ground. She had received a response from SCC which stated that they had visited the location and assessed it against their Highway Maintenance Operational Plan but could ta e no action ‘as this does not meet our intervention criteria’. She would as them to clarify their ‘intervention criteria’.

ayham t mn Tidy p

As well as litter pic ing, our Autumn Tidy Up on Saturday 12 October focussed on clearing away overgrown vegetation from the pathways on Brett Green, the B1070 to Hadleigh, parts of the playing eld and the Green at Blac smiths Corner this was hard wor John and Jane Cryer did a particularly good job on the Gravel Pit Road, as shown in the photo. We than the 18 volunteers very much indeed. We also than the team at BMSDC for loaning us additional brown bins and for ta ing all the rubbish away. We are pleased to report less litter to collect and would also li e to than those parishioners who routinely pic up litter as they see it. It all ma es a real di erence

Social Cl b

The meetings are at ayham Village all on the rst and third Monday of each month from 1 am to 12 pm. We have refreshments, a i and a talk or demonstration. There is a small charge of £2 for hall hire. Everyone is welcome.

ovember Meetings

ovember 4 Michael Woods will give an illustrated tal entitled, ‘A Close Loo at Layham’s War Memorial.’ ovember 1 Father Jo will entertain us with insights into his musical interests.

Recent meetings

September 1

Jonathan Oldham gave a fascinating tal about his archaeological wor at the Fordham excavation. The speci c site has been investigated over the last decade using geophysics and overhead photography as well as much digging and sifting of soil to identify outlines of ditches, drainage and signs of walls and buildings. vidence of Roman occupation included several tiles, tesserae and decorative items, some hand carved from bone. Jonathan displayed some of the nds including tile fragments, pottery, and delicate items, such as hair adornments. We were presented with evidence of a bath house with a water feature and itchen. There was speculation about who might have visited the building overloo ing Colchester.

Bridge Street Allotments

ctober Sally from Barn Owl Support Su ol and Dave from the Su ol Bird Group shared their wor and enthusiasm for owls and speci cally barn owls. Dave explained that his wor as a volunteer involved managing 300 owl boxes. As a quali ed and trained bird ringer he is able to chec chic s- termed pullyby measuring and ringing birds or chec ing already ringed adults. Most birds remain in their breeding area unless they hitch a lift on a vehicle. The success of the project was evidenced by greatly increased numbers of barn owls and use of the thousands of boxes erected and maintained. We were able to see a box and at least one member of the club has been inspired to ma e one. The scheme relies on volunteers and public awareness. Anyone who wants more information should contact barnowls@su ol birdgroup.org

David Cooper has two Blac wall composting bins which he no longer needs - he is happy to give them to anyone in Layham who wants them; maybe an allotment holder? They are 220 litre (similar to those sold by Screw x). David has no means to transport them so if you are interested, you would need to collect. lease contact him direct on his mobile - 4 41 (leave a message if no reply).

riends of St ndrew’s

ayham Dog Walk

The picture is of some of the wal ers, after the wal , about to tuc in to a light lunch with wine/beer/soft drin s. In total £645 was raised.

Village all

If you would li e to hire the Village Hall please contact Rosey on: rosey.emma@btinternet.com or ‘phone Jan on 01473 871043 or 07767 136198 for general enquiries.

Hadleigh Town Council will shortly have allotment plots available at their site in Bridge Street. For anyone interested, please e-mail admin@hadleightowncouncil.gov.u or telephone the o ces on 01473 823884 to be added to our contact list.

ST ANDREW’S CHURCH LAYHAM

In the Benefice of Hadleigh, Layham and Shelley

Services for November:

Sunday 3 November 9.15am:Morning Worship

Sunday 10 November 10.45am:Remembrance Service

Sunday 17 November 9.15am:Morning Worship

Sunday 24 November 9.15am:Joint ‘Layham with Shelley’ Eucharist at All Saints’ Morning Prayer is also every Wednesday at 8.30am The church isopen daily, and you are very welcome to visit.

Remembrance Service –Sunday 10th November at 10.45am, starting at the War Memorial in the Churchyard Free Drinks with the Friends of St Andrew’s to celebrate St Andrews day! 30th November6pm-7.30pm, everybody welcome!

If there is anything you wish to discuss, please do contact Fr Jo on 01473 822218

Festive Fair Saturday 7 December 12 pm-4 pm

Layham Village Hall

There will be a variety of stalls, refreshments and activities to enjoy. £10 to hire a table.

Donations of raffle prizes, cakes, preserves, crafts, bottles and tombola prizes will be gratefully received.

Please contact us at layhamevents@gmail.com if you can help or if you want to book a table

Profits to Layham causes. Layham Events Group.

RECOGNISE THIS MACHINE?

DO YOU KNOW HOW AND WHEN TO USE IT? YOU COULD SAVE SOMEONE’S LIFE.

FREE HEARTSTART sessions from a qualified East of England Ambulance Service Community First Responder.

Hadleigh Leisure Centre 2024

Wednesday 13th November 7.30p.m. – 9.00p.m.

To book a place call

Jan Devey 07881 798 999 or 01473 827 091

No tests or exams involved just basic instructions on C.P.R. and how to understand and use this life-saving machine.

Hadleigh And Bo ford Patient Participation

Group (Ppg)

t of o rs Doctor Need a doctor when the Health Centre is closed, including wee end? Call 111 for advice and details of your nearest ‘out of hours’ duty doctor.

Covid l Vaccines Patients have responded well to the appointments o ered and to date To date 3197 ‘ u jabs of which 2301 were given at the surgery. 2560 Covid jabs, of which 2191 were given at the surgery. At the time of going to print the last vac clinic had not ta en place so nal numbers will be higher. Sincere than s to sta and volunteers who gave up their precious free time to ensure that all went smoothly and such an impressive number of patients have some protection against Covid and ‘ u before the winter sets in.

RSV Vaccine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is an infectious disease of the airways and lungs. A single vaccine is now available for 75 to 79-year-olds and pregnant women to boost your natural protection against this disease. The ta e up has been good with patients receiving the vaccine during surgery hours in September. These will continue after a pause for the Covid and ‘ u vacs clinic this month.

Boxford ractice The engagement exercise and public forum concerning the possible closure of the Boxford Practice ended on 27 October. Further updates will follow.

Call Back ption Many patients are still not aware of this very helpful, e cient return call option believing that they will lose their turn in the queue. Rest assured you do not as your call will be returned once it reaches your turn. Choose the ‘call bac ’ option and then hang up. on- rgent ppointments Avoid the early morning scramble by using consult. Available 24/7 and your requests will be dealt within 48 hours. This will also free up the line for more pressing appointment needs.

The S pp - Do you have access to this very useful app? You will be surprised how much useful information can be found there. If you ever have reason to use a doctor outside Hadleigh they can immediately access your medical records; saving valuable time and a lot of stress.

A Merry Olde Christmas

a festive celebration of carols and seasonal music from across the centuries

Not sure how to use it? If you have a longstanding aversion to IT why not overcome your misgivings and give it a try in the peaceful surroundings of Hadleigh Library. On the rst Thursday of every month a representative from Babergh District Council is there to help the IT wary get online and develop their digital s ills. Why wait? You are never too old to get to grips with an iPad, mobile or a computer. Next beginners’ IT sessions ta es place in the Library on ovember at 1 a.m.

Repeat rescriptions At the Practice dispensary please allow three wor ing days for these to be processed. Pharmacies outside the Practice have their own timetable.

ree De b Training If the previous training sessions during the day were not convenient maybe the nal gathering will suit you better. This will ta e place on Wednesday 13 November from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.at the Leisure Centre. Highly trained and very experienced Hadleigh Community First Responders will show you how to use this familiar machine and get to grips with CPR. No tests or exams involved. Numbers are limited so be sure to boo . See below for boo ing details. Vol nteer Drivers Could you give an hour of your time?

Jen astwood, coordinates a group of volunteer drivers who are willing to ta e patients, needing transport, to their doctor or hospital appointments. If you are a driver with a few hours to spare please contact Jen (details below) and support this invaluable service. Insurance issues are addressed when you sign up.

rt in ractice We are fortunate to have two displays to brighten the walls and empty spaces in the waiting area. The 3D free standing wor comes courtesy of the students at Hadleigh High School while the eye-catching pictures are indly on loan from students at Hazel Bradshaw’s art classes. Our than s to Katy Miller, Hazel and their students for ma ing the exhibition possible. Some pieces are for sale with 10 of the sale money going to the Practice’s Charitable Trust.

Both ractices 01473 822 961

acebook www.faceboo .com/Hadleigh-Boxford-GroupPractice-102959274690621/

S pp www.nhs.u /nhs-app

t of o rs 111 also online www.111.nhs.u

rt Sales De b deveys@btinternet.com Chair Jan Devey 01473 827 091 or7881 798999

ractice Dispensary www.hadleighhealth.co.u /opening-hours Vol nteers Drivers jen.eastwood8@gmail.com Coordinator Jen astwood 01787 211 853

Website www.hadleighhealth.co.u

St Mary s Renewal

A Community Project

ey RT Renewal Team D C Diocesan dvisory Committee ast ight of the roms At the time of going to print this event had not yet ta en place. What is already sure is all the tic ets were sold well ahead of the night. Not surprising, as this very special concert involved the Hadleigh Orchestra and Singers, several soloists and much ‘behind the scenes’ wor by the Renewal Team and many others. Sincere than s to those who supported the evening wearing some wonderful patriotic attire plus the generous donations from The Thrift Shop, Fergusons Deli, Paddy and Scott and Garden Museum’s Benton nd.

ledges o nd Me Money Than s to all who have generously given to our grand total of £80,123.16. This is an important contribution towards the new heating and lighting units or coronas. If you are able to add to this impressive sum, David Hoyle is the man to help you. See below for details. ive to o reen nitiative As £8,835 has been raised this will be match funded by this initiative.

eritage ottery, Demonstrator Ch rch Stat s The bac ground paperwor to all three sources of funding is well in hand and will hopefully result in some much-needed nancial support for repairs and the ambitious renewal plans.

Reg lar atherings - Apart from the special oneo events, Caf Church o ers a warm welcome and a drin to all ages every Friday morning with tabletop craft sales on the 1st Friday in every month. Relaxing lunchtime music recitals can be enjoyed on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Family Pop-Ups are a regular, popular happening but as times vary best chec the colourful St Mary’s Pop-Up Picnic ad elsewhere in this magazine. We hope you will support St Mary’s whenever you can. In addition to these welcoming community gatherings and the regular times for worship, The Last Night of the Proms has adequately demonstrated the many uses for this wonderful space. Its much-needed repair and renewal will ensure these can successfully continue.

Vol nteers needed at the Caf Ch rch and op ps. nfo at the Ch rch ce.

David oyle (pledges davidhoyle1 gmail.com. R

Emma leming- vens o ce stmaryshadleigh.co. k 14 24 Ch rch Website https stmaryshadleigh.co. k

Hadleigh Society

An entertaining evening is promised when musical duo, Chanter’s Jigge, use their s ills to perform “A Merry Olde Christmas” a festive celebration of carols and seasonal music from across the centuries. These will be sung and played with ancient, traditional and modern instruments.

Malcolm and lizabeth have performed together for more than 30 years. Having toured the UK, and internationally, they now perform mainly in ast Anglia, where they weave as many as 20 instruments into their performances drawing on their diverse styles of fol , jazz, traditional and classical music. xpect a hurdy-gurdy, accordion, guitar, saxophone, recorders, bagpipes, chalumeau, whistles, mandola, crumhorn, u ulele, percussion and vocals pm Wednesday, 4 December adleigh ildroom, ch rchyard entrance. Visitors £ , Members free.

Sunday 1st December 2024 11am to 4pm

Lots of Stalls filled with Christmas Magic

Refreshments available Contact polsteadvillagehall@outlook.com or 07969 983554

THIS MONTH – A MODERN ROM COM SET IN LONDON AND A PERIOD LOVE STORY SET IN FRANCE Friday 8th November at 7.30 pm

RYE LANE (15)

A modern comedy rom com set in South London that is bursting with colour, romance, wit, grit and charm. Look out for a brief appearance by Colin Firth! Friday 22nd November at 7.30pm

THE TASTE OF THINGS (12A)

Simmering passions between a master chef and his longtime partner bubble over in this sumptuous award-winning film starring Juliette Binoche.

£4.50 on the door. No need to book There will be a short interval for refreshments Please note that we normally show subtitles to make our cinema an inclusive venue for those who are hearing impaired.

CONTACTING HOLLYWOODINHADLEIGH Call Jan 01473 823413 or email Jan at janetmdicks@gmail.com

Take a look at our website - www.ansellcc.org.uk WHERE IS THE ANSELL CENTRE?

Next to the United Reformed Church and behind the Ram Public House in Market Place. Access through the church garden.

Charity No 304933

SATURDAY23rd NOVEMBER AtANSELLCENTER,

French s Care Haven

Hello to our readers, I hope as always you have all been eeping well.

Our Fish Chip Quiz night is fast approaching, another year has passed and we are loo ing forward to meeting you at our quiz, which over the years has been enjoyed by all who have come. Quiz night date is Saturday 23 November 7pm arrival quiz start time 7.30 at The Ansell centre Hadleigh, £16 per person. There will be vegan food available, homemade ca es, a licensed bar, ra e and a night of laughs and entertainment. If you are single or there is just a couple of you that is ne, we will join you on a table that are also short, so no worries just let us now what you would li e and we will wor with you. Boo ings need to be in by 16 November the latest. Please contact Sharon to boo a table at: Frenchs.100club@gmail.com or call her on: 07999051401

Mob: 07717

Web: www.gjwattsandson.com

Email: richard@gjwattsandson.com

We have a Charity Psychic night on Saturday 9 November at the Fleece Hotel in Boxford. The psychic medium has been seen in Ta e a brea magazine, Fate n Fortune and Towie, doors open at 6.30pm, start 7pm. £15 per person please pre-boo . We have had this medium once before and she entertained the locals who came previously, so I am sure those who attend this time will li e what they see and hear from this lady. These two events will of course help raise money for our rescued animals, which is very much needed in these really tough times nancially for our charity French’s. Please consider ma ing a personal donation to us if you can, your help will eep us going and would be very much appreciated by our team and of course our dear rescued animals, my contact details are at the bottom of this page. Our two photos this month are Mia the cat and Coco the pony, Mia was one of our rescues who is now a very happy and content cat, she is a beautiful little soul. Coco is standing in the rain waiting for his lunch, his open shelter with hay inside is in the ménage near where he is standing, but as all animals that are in a good routine, they have a cloc in their heads and now exactly what the time is, especially when it is meal time, Cocos stare says it all, “where’s my lunch it is 12.30pm” He did not have to wait long, I was wal ing towards the gate with his and the other lunch.

If you would li e any information about becoming part of our small team and helping care for our lovely horses and don eys. Plus all donations are welcome with open arms and much gratitude. rench’s is a charity on yo r doorstep, can yo help, either with time, donations, or sponsorship. Yo are welcome to come along and meet o r animals. Call me for an appointment. ann on 4 or email ann.t rner hotmail.co. k Website renchs Care aven.org. k

Contact lens recycling at Dunstone Optometry

As part of our commitment to sustainability, we have a new route for the recycling of contact lens related materials. These products are traditionally hard to recycle by traditional facilities. As such we are wor ing with award-winning waste experts Terracycle and have installed a Zero waste box in the Practice. ccepted waste for o r Terracycle box

Any brand of soft contact lenses

Any brand of contact lens blister pac aging

Any brand of foil from contact lens blister pac aging naccepted waste

Cardboard pac aging

Rigid/ hard contact lenses

ye drop bottles

Contact lens storage cases

Contact lens solution bottles

You are most welcome to drop o any lenses or pac aging from the ‘accepted waste’ list to us at 3 Queen Street. Please continue to recycle other waste using your usual routes.Once your contact lens waste is returned to us, it is put in our Zero Waste Box, then shipped to TerraCycle® where it is sorted, turned into plastic granules and transformed into new products.

lease do not hesitate to contact s on 14 2 if yo have any estions or wo ld like to make an appointment for an eye examination. M ch information is also available abo t o r services at d nstoneinsight.com

Health And Art Matter

The Hadleigh Health Centre is delighted to host two art exhibitions. For the next few wee s patients can enjoy the unique 3D pieces courtesy of the students at Hadleigh High School co/Art Team. The largest exhibit, in the old dispensary area, was inspired by the River Brett. By creatively using a variety of materials from biodegradable products to nonrecyclable materials it is easy to distinguish the healthy and polluted halves of the river.

The attractive plaster casts, on three panels, were created by Year 10 students using locally gathered plants, owers and plastic insects. Some of the foliage used was the result of Year 7 students involvement in a rewilding programme; planting and nurturing native owers and shrubs around the school grounds.

The technique of pressing them into wet clay records their texture, pattern and delicacy in ne detail. Li e a fossil of long forgotten plants each plaque is a ghostly vestige of time; an act of remembering Spring in Hadleigh.

The second display started life at Hazel Bradshaw’s Art School. Several of her students have indly agreed to let their wor grace the walls in both waiting areas. Wor ing with a mixture of media from oils to pencils, the subjects vary from portraits to dramatic landscapes. Our than s to those involved and the PPG hopes that patients will enjoy all the exhibits.

Diamond Wedding Anniversary

Graham and Mary Boon would li e to than their family and friends, including Hadleigh URC and What eld Carpet Bowls Club, for their beautiful cards, gifts and good wishes on the celebration of their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 10 October 2024.

POLSTEAD FILMS THE FALL GUY

Friday 15th November at Polstead Village Hall - Doors open 7pm

The film starts at 7.30pm and will finish around 9.45pm.

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt dazzle in delightful action comedy

The Fall Guy celebrates the sometimes literal heights reached on the big screen and is right up there with the best of them.

to reserve or buy in Polstead Community Shop

Bar serving wine, beer, soft drinks. Tea, coffee, and biscuits are available and ice cream during the 20 minute interval.

Hadleigh Town Council

Full Council Meeting

Th rsday 1 th g st 2 24 at pm held in The ild Room at adleigh Town all, Market lace, adleigh, D M TES

resent Councillors Bayliss, Beggerow, lliott, Gower, Howlett, Loftus, McLeod, Miller, Mon s (Chair) and Shearly-Sanders n ttendance Town Cler and 1 member of the public (and 2 people via Zoom)

Welcome The Chair welcomed everyone and advised that the Council, members of the public and press may record/ lm or broadcast the meeting, when the press and public are not lawfully excluded. Any member of the public who attends the meeting is advised that the Town Council cannot control 3rd party recording. The Town Council will record the meeting.

pologies Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Minns, Taylor, Wilson and Wright, and District Councillor Carruthers. pproval of absence Proposed by Councillor McLeod, seconded by Councillor Shearly-Sanders the absence of Councillors Minns, Taylor, Wilson and Wright were approved.

Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Declarations of Interest Councillor Shearly-Sanders declared a nonregistrable interest in HTC24.153 Grant Applications as he is a member of Hadleigh Society.

Councillor Mon s declared a non-registrable interest in HTC24.153 Grant Applications as she is a member of Hadleigh Society.

Councillor McLeod declared an other registrable interest in HTC24.155 Consultation Lidl Store as he is a trustee of Aldham Common Charity. Councillor Loftus declared a non-registrable interest in HTC24.153 Grant Applications as he is a member of Hadleigh Society. He also declared an other registrable in interest in HTC24.155 Consultation Lidl Store as he is a trustee of Aldham Common Charity. Dispensations There was no consideration of dispensations. Min tes Proposed by Councillor Gower, seconded by Councillor lliott the minutes of Thursday 18th July 2024 were approved.

Vote = 9 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstain

Reports The reports from Su ol County Council Ward Councillor and Babergh District Council Ward Councillors were noted Councillor Dowling spo e about car par ing charges and the monitoring of the impact of these charges and also mentioned that all 3 Babergh District Councillors will be meeting a representative to discuss the new Lidl store. Councillor Fraser also reported an update regarding The Street, Aldham.

blic or m Three statements from members of the public were read out, these were regarding the new Lidl store and their support of this. inanc - ayments Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Gower, the schedule of invoices was noted and payments over £5,000 that have not previously been agreed were approved. In alignment with the adopted Financial Regulations, all payments under £1,000 are approved by the RFO, as are items between £1,000 and £5,000 with clearance of the Chairman of the Council or Chairman of the appropriate committee.

Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain rant pplications bbeycroft Explore tdoors dvent re Days Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Mon s a new motion was proposed ‘Under Section 137 of the Local Government Act to agree to award up to £425 towards the cost of running Adventure Days in Hadleigh during school half term holidays subject to other funding being applied for.’

After a vote the above motion was agreed. Vote = 9 For, 1 Against, 0 Abstain. Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor McLeod the above motion was agreed.

Vote = 9 For, 1 Against, 0 Abstain rant pplications bbeycroft Explore tdoors amily ark Cooking Proposed by Councillor Mon s, seconded by Councillor Gower a new motion was proposed ‘Under Section 137 of the Local Government Act to agree to award up to £425 towards the cost of running Family Par Coo ing in Hadleigh during school half term holidays subject to other funding being applied for.’

After a vote the above motion was agreed. Vote = 8 For, 2 Against, 0

Abstain

Proposed by Councillor Mon s, seconded by Councillor Gower the above motion was agreed.

Vote = 8 For, 2 Against, 0 Abstain Election of Chair for next agenda item. Proposed by Councillor Mon s, seconded by Councillor Shearly-Sanders it was agreed that Councillor McLeod would Chair the next agenda item Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Councillors Loftus, Shearly-Sanders and Mon s left the room at 7.55pm.

rant pplication adleigh Society Proposed by Councillor McLeod, seconded by Councillor Gower a new motion was proposed ‘Under Section137oftheLocalGovernmentActtoagreetoaward£1,000towards the cost of publication of the boo ‘A History of the Guildhall, Su ol ’. After a vote the above motion was agreed. Vote = 7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Proposed by Councillor McLeod, seconded by Councillor Beggerow the above motion was agreed, Vote = 7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Councillors Loftus, Shearly-Sanders and Mon s returned to the room at 8.08pm.

Management of Memorials olicy Proposed by Councillor ShearlySanders, seconded by Councillor Howlett the Management of Memorials Policy was approved. Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Councillors McLeod and Loftus left the room at 8.10pm.

Cons ltation idl Store Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Gower it was agreed to send the following response to the consultation regarding a Lidl store in Hadleigh “We understand that a number of residents are supportive of Lidl being built in Hadleigh. The Town Council loo forward to more details being provided in the planning application. Vote = 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Councillors McLeod and Loftus returned to the room at 8.29pm S m p Machine Proposed by Councillor Gower, seconded by Councillor Howlett it was agreed to open an account with Sum Up and purchase a terminal to be able to receive card payments.

Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Excl sion of the ress and blic Proposed by Councillor Gower, seconded by Councillor Miller it was agreed to exclude the press and public in pursuance of Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 the Press and the Public shall be excluded for the next items of business on the grounds that it is li ely to be prejudicial to the public interest by reason of the con dential nature of the business to be transacted.

Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Meeting was suspended at 8.31pm. Meeting reconvened at 8.34pm

C IDE TI SESSI E C SI T E RESS D B IC

Min tes (Con dential Session The minutes of the Con dential session held on 20th June 2024 were approved. Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Cemetery odge pdate The update regarding Cemetery Lodge was received. Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Cemetery odge ctions Actions were agreed regarding Cemetery Lodge. Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Corks ane lay rea pdate The update regarding Cor s Lane Play Area was received. Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Corks ane lay rea ctions Actions were agreed to be deferred to the next meeting regarding Cor s Lane Play Area. Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Timperley Road lay rea pdate The update regarding Timperley Road Play Area was received.

Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Timperley Road lay rea ctions Actions were agreed to be deferred to the next meeting regarding Timperley Road Play Area. Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain t re Meetings The next scheduled meeting will be on 19th September 2024.

Close of Meeting

The meeting closed at 9.37pm.

Wendy Brame, Town Clerk

Hadleigh artist shows at Wyken Vineyards

Hadleigh painter, Dominica, is delighted to have her wor s on show at The Leaping Hare Restaurant, Wy en this Autumn. xpressing her gratitude to Carla Carlisle for showcasing some of her most recent paintings, she said “Exhibiting at Wyken has always been something of a pipe dream for me. I remember clearly the goosebumps I felt upon years on, it’s an honour to be represented here”. Her oil-paintings of owers, inspired by her Hadleigh garden, re ect the joy she feels for her subject matter as well as her passion for colour, variety of form and rhythm of line. Having started out as a painter of dogs, she undertoo an oil-painting diploma at the Norfol Painting School in 2021, since when she turned her focus to still-life. Dominica o ers ower and dog-painting wor shops at her studio in Hadleigh. Please seedominicayannaghas-artist.com. Her wor is due to remain in situ until the end of November. For those wishing to visit, the shop and café are open from Wednesday to Sunday, closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

ST MARY’S CHURCH, HADLEIGH

office@stmaryshadleigh.co.uk 01473 824 987

St Mary’s Church isopen every day.

The church is a beautiful and peaceful space, and you are most welcome to visit.

ServiceTimes

Sundays: 8am BCPEucharist 10.45am Eucharist Tuesday 11am Row Chapel Matins(BCP) Friday 10am Eucharist with Café Church9.30am12pm and ‘St Mary’s Market’ on the firstFriday eachmonth

ary s Market of

POP UP AT ST MARY’S~November’sdateisWednesday13th, 2.30pm –5.00pm. Freefood, drink andactivities for allages. EVERYBODY is welcome and we arelooking for more volunteers!

FROG’s & Y7UP?~ 2 fun groups now run every Friday during term time, 3.45pm –5.15pm.

FROG’s for primary aged children and Y7UP? for secondary pupils! Come along and let their imaginations grow through creative crafting, music and games.

Join us on Sunday 3rd November at 4pmfor our All-SoulsThanksgiving service–A memorial service remembering loved ones we have lost.

Please see the Church notice boards for information on this month’sservicesor search us on “A Church Near You”website.

The Benefice Office at St Mary’s is openTuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 10-12 noon. Our Administrator is Mrs Emma Fleming-Ovens

Hadleigh Rugby Club

Sponsorship is vital for grassroots clubs and we would li e to ta e the opportunity to than local business, Whitwell Services and evelli, for their generous sponsorship of the Men’s 1st team.

“Whitwell Services and Nevelli are delighted to announce their sponsorship of Hadleigh RFC men’s rugby team for the next three seasons. As a company deeply rooted in the local community, our sponsorship is not just about seeing our name on their shirts; it is a testament to our commitment to supporting the local community and investing in the future of the club. This partnership is particularly special to us as two of our colleagues – Harry Lloyd (Captain) and Will Johnston (Flanker) – plays for the team. We are thrilled to empower the club’s successes and look forward to cheering them on from the side-lines.”

ke Whitwell, Managing Director

Our than s also to Stowmar et based, Button Turner, for sponsoring the U14s it and those sponsors who have renewed their sponsorship and, of course, past sponsors for supporting the club over the years.

If you are a local business reading about us the season has only just started and as ever-growing club, there are many glory days ahead why not promote your company through sponsorship and bene t from exposure to families in the local community and surrounding areas. There are still sponsorship opportunities available so be part of something special and help to continue to grow Hadleigh RFC. To nd out more contact treasurer@hadleighrfc.co.u

The Men’s team are progressing through the Su ol Cup with a third win against Thurston ma ing it 3 out of 3 league wins. The Women’s team have been regularly training towards their rst game on Sunday, 1 December, ic o at 2pm meet the team on Faceboo : Hadleighwomensrugbyteam. The strong youth and mini section together with U12s girls-only rugby continues to thrive with new players joining.

To our volunteers for their wor and time, we appreciate you being part of the team. We always need more volunteers and there are lots of ways to get involved.

ind s on acebook or visit https hadleighrfc. rf .cl b. Coaches and members can be fo nd nder the Info’ tab on o r website.

Come and visit s at adleigh R C, ayham Road Sports ro nd, ayham Road, adleigh I E

Orchard Barn News

Learning from the past how to build a greener future

look back at o r achievements in the last 12 months

Our long term project to reinstate the 1580s Long House as our new teaching space has made fantastic progress this year, than s to many wonderful volunteers and professionals, and the generous donations to our Crowd Funding Campaigns.

The earth oor, complete with under oor heating, is nished, and a Masonry Stove is in place, faced with vintage and homemade Clay Lump Bloc s, and Tudor bric s and earth mortar reclaimed from the old chimney. We have even re-used the old bressemer beam, complete with the original Tudor taper mar s

Also in that last 12 months we have:

•Wor ed with 81 students

•Run 14 Courses

•Delivered 750 hours of Institute of Historic Building Conservation Continuing Professional Development

•Wor ed in partnership with Su ol New College, West Su ol College, Bury Town Trust and The George Community Pub at Wic ham Mar et.

Recently a Local Authority Heritage O cer said ‘Such a wonderful range of skills and knowledge taught and on display through the site. This will be very useful going forward in encouraging custodians of our built heritage to get stuck in!’

We still have a way to go to complete our Long House, but we are very proud of our achievements this year, and a massive than you to everyone who has helped us along the way

To nd out more about us and what we do, or to volunteer with us, ta e a loo at our website http://www.orchardbarn.org.u , call Sarah on 07766 054042 or email her at sarah.orchardbarn@gmail.com

Hadleigh and District Flower Club

The October meeting was the club’s AGM. We have had a very successful year including our Spring Lunch which enabled us to support two charities with £550 each. We also welcomed several new members to the club which was very encouraging. Our demonstrator for the evening was Christine Long, with a title of “Loosely around the Solar System” which she depicted with some beautiful arrangements of the sun moon and stars and other planets and giving us some information of the solar system along the way.

In November we have pleasure in welcoming bac David Wright, he has been to us on several occasions and always gives us an enjoyable evening.

We look forward to seeing anyone that wishes to come along, we will be at the RC on T esday 12 ovember at . .

David Victor Nichols (1936 -2024)

It is, with sadness, Mary Boon (Hadleigh) and Ann Bergdahl (Kirby le So en) announce the passing of their brother, David Victor Nichols on 14 September 2024 at Colchester General Hospital. He was 88 years old. David was born in Bridge Street and spent a very happy childhood there. He attended both the Primary and Boys Schools and after passing his 11 plus examination went on to further education at Sudbury Grammar School for Boys. He attended Sunday school at St Marys Church and was an avid member of the Hadleigh Scout Troop, an association which he remained a een member of all his adult life, albeit in Colchester. David enjoyed his football, playing for the Grammar School boys and as a member of Hadleigh United Football Club where he went on to play for the Reserves and the First Team. Although David was to spend most of his adult life in Colchester and West Bergholt he never forgot his deep roots in Hadleigh. Together with his wife, Beryl, they often visited, sometimes just to see places of interest that he remembered from his boyhood and the changes in the town. He was particularly interested, in later years, in visiting most of the Hadleigh ‘Gardens in Bloom’ and no doubt in his usual ‘chatty’ way would relate to many a garden owner of his own childhood and upbringing in his beloved Hadleigh. David is survived by his wife Beryl, his three children, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Mitchell Mané

John Cuncannon

Happy birthday to our precious, loving and funny grandson Mitchell, who will be six yrs old on 1 November.

Have a great birthday party darling. ove from annie randad xxx

“Pupilsareproudoftheirschoolandbeingpartofthe‘KerseyFamily’... theystudyanambitiouscurriculumthatensurestheyachievewell.”

Hadleigh Hares Shine in Autumn Races with Record-Breaking Performances and Team Spirit

To ic o the Autumn racing season, Adam Chamberlin, continuing with his love of distance ran the Norfol Coastal Marathon on the 21 September. The Marathon follows along a beautiful stretch of the north Norfol coastline, starting at Holme Next The Sea and nishing at Morston Quay. Adam loo ing fresh, crossed the line in 4:01:22. The Lar ing Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon too place on 22 September, starting and nishing at Portman Road, along the waterfront and around the River Orwell. Five of our members too part with amazing results. Claire Jacobs made light wor of the tough course nishing 1st woman 12th overall in a eld in excess of 2,000 nishers. Well done to Crystal Murray, laine Turner and Laura Pearson who also ran fantastically.

Joel Bamsey, a Hadleigh re ghter, too on a di erent role and was proud to help pace and support colleague Paul Shattoc one of the four re ghters running the Ipswich Half Marathon. Paul ran in full protective equipment and breathing apparatus and aimed to set the record in what is a brand new category in the Guinness World Records the fastest half-marathon dressed as a re ghter with self-contained breathing apparatus and breathing air from the cylinder. In contrast, on the same day Steve Hunt, Stuart Hunt, Neil Holloway and Nathalie Hooper ran the stunning May ower Trail Half Marathon. The course follows the ssex Way, starting at The Harwich Low Lighthouse, and nishing at Mistley Rugby Club. Fabulous running from everyone with no-one getting lost this year

The following wee end 28 September, Sam and Vic y Tapp ran London Vitality 10. This course guides runners past some of London’s most famous landmar s, including St Paul’s Cathedral and Big Ben. On the lovely sunny morning of 6 October, Kevin Carpenter, Vic y Tapp, Rebecca Martin and Sam Tapp travelled to Cambridge for the Bidwell Cambridge Town Gown 10 m. This ta es runners through the heart of Cambridge passing many landmar s, historic university college buildings and along the River Cam on what is a at course. Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, Stuart Price too part in the Cardi Half Marathon. With a eld of over 27,500 runners and a at, fast course, Stuart was loo ing to get a personal best for a half marathon. Unfortunately, he didn’t achieve his PB, but still nished with an amazing time of 1:19:16. Well done Stuart

Sunday 13 October turned out to be a busy racing day with our members participating in four di erent races across the country. Joel travelled up to Peterborough for the Great astern Half Marathon. Stuart Hunt completed the Tiptree 10 miler nishing in under 1:25 and getting his fastest time in 12 years Geraldine Suc ling was in London for the Royal Par s Half Marathon. The course threads its way through the beauty and majesty of four Royal Par s and iconic landmar s in London.

Finally, 11 Hares competed in the local Capel 5 race. This ve mile undulating road race ta es runners out of the village of Capel St Mary and bac again. This is also one of the races that ma e up the Su ol Grand Prix. Stuart Price stormed over the line, coming in second overall out of a eld of 230 runners and Barbara Jousi e was awarded rst in her age group. We had two ladies teams, one coming 3rd and the other 10th. Amazing running by all our members. If yo wo ld like to oin a friendly and s pportive r nning cl b as a member or a coach yo can nd o t all abo t s and how to oin at www.hadleigh-hares.co. k

Hadleigh Cycling Club Juniors

Shine in National Cyclocross and Eastern Series Success

Happy Halloween/Bon re Night one and all from us at Hadleigh Cycling Club. This month has been huge on the achievement front from all of our Juniors as we reach the mid point of our o -road Cyclocross season. Cyclocross for the uninitiated is about getting your bi e as muddy as you can whilst trying to drive yourself forwards in pursuit of glory. Well as it happens the past few wee s have been absolutely glorious for our Junior squad who have done our little club proud and paraded the badge up and down the country. Three of the teamAngus and Oli in Under 14s and team leader Ciaran - drove (with some parental help) up to Derby for the rst round of the National Cyclocross championships. The action was hot and extremely fast and was a brilliant experience for all the boys. Ciaran rode excellently to come from near the bac of the 100 strong eld after a hold up on lap one to get up to 62nd at the ag. Angus and Oli, 78th and 80th respectively, were also tangled up after being gridded way bac in their 82 rider line up. Both were exhausted after their massive 30minute e orts but should be proud to say they both made the top 80 in the country. Ciaran has also made a name for himself and the club by being named in the astern Regional School of Racing for both C and Road racing so expect to hear more about that opportunity in the very near future. As for the rest of the squad, which would you believe sits an unbelievable fth in the astern region Cyclocross team standings from a possible 28 teams, it has been a great month. Denny hasn’t been o the podium all month and is third in the astern series Under 10s whilst also trying his hand at races further a eld, coming within half a wheel of his maiden win in Milton Keynes. Wilfred G (17th) had his best race to date at Colchester in U12s while Archie is doing amazing wor holding ninth in the U12 series in his roo ie season. New Girl Isla had her rst ever C race at Colchester and was straight on the podium The aforementioned U14 duo Angus and Oli are both in top 15 in their rst season of 30min races while team Captain Ciaran is ghting hard with the big boys in U16 and sits a marvellous 2nd in his championship standings.

Not to be out done our youngest racer Wilfred H entered the Semer hill Climb to great fanfare and pic ed himself up a medal too. I can see the club is going to need a bigger trophy cabinet very soon.

On the club front we are always on the loo out for new members and also a new chairman so please get in contact via the methods listed and we can get you on the road or better still on the committee

The adults can still enjoy their social rides throughout the autumn. Meets are on a Sundays at 9am in the car par of The George. There won’t necessarily be a ride leader so the distance, route and café stop will be decided by the group on the day. If you have a road bi e in good condition, a helmet and enjoy cycling around 30 miles do come along and join us. “Just turn up and ride ” or p to date news please head to the Internet for o r acebook page hadleighcyclingcl b Twitter adleighCycling Instagram hadleighcc or http www.hadleighcyclingcl b.co. k

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