Hadleigh’s Heartfelt Response: Coming Together for Southport
There cannot be anybody in our community of three little girls in Southport, followed by the heinous rioting around the country. I cannot imagine what the family and friends of those these when I feel helpless. However, what followed was the unfolding of communities who pulled together, came together, cleaned up the carnage that rioters left behind, and marched in peaceful solidarity to demonstrate love not hate. It was truly moving. As individuals, we may indeed feel powerless, but as a community we can be
Buy Direct from your local manufacturer
To this end, I approached a few businesses in Hadleigh, including EACH, The Thrift Shop and the Co-op and have sent a collection of good hospitals where the victims of the Southport clothes to the Hart Hub in Southport, as centre for new mums, and a box of gifts to a will be dispersed appropriately within the community. It is the least we can do.
locally for over 40 years
Meanwhile, we were sent this beautiful card from a 9 year old girl who is receiving treatment in Manchester Children’s Hospital. It demonstrates the true meaning of sharing the love. Our hearts go out to the people of Southport and indeed any community in need of hope.
Sarah Thompson
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Red Rose Community Farm:
Nurturing
community care farm in 2019 and their new larger farm opened in 2023
which is accessible to a wide range of vulnerable individuals and groups, such as adults and young people who have a learning disability, children who have special educational needs and their families, and people struggling with poor mental health.
desired. Activities include: animal care, growing plants and vegetables, businesses. All of our groups are small, relaxed, fully supported and
The farm is home to a growing array of animals including goats, sheep, Volunteers are an integral part of The Befriending Scheme. We are
What an exciting time to join in with all that they have going on across
You can contact The Befriending info@thebefriendingscheme.org.uk for more information.
Local Insulation Manufacturer Celotex Acquired by SOPREMA
Thermal insulation manufacturer Celotex, located on the Lady Lane Industrial Estate in Hadleigh, has recently been acquired by building
community since 1968. Over the years, the company has employed many residents, often including multiple generations from the same families.
solutions, reached an agreement with Saint Gobain to acquire a majority including those under the Celotex brand. This acquisition includes the Celotex Hadleigh manufacturing facilities, along with all employees,
business to this day. With 128 production sites worldwide, over continuous growth while maintaining its personal touch.
Hadleigh team to their global family.
For those interested in learning more about SOPREMA, please visit www.soprema.co.uk.
Lavenham Carpet Bowls Club
We are a friendly Carpet Bowls Club with a mixture of levels, both at our Wednesday afternoon and Thursday evening sessions,
opportunity, for those who want too, to play friendly matches with other local clubs, and some members enjoy the competitiveness of this. At the beginning of the year some of us went to play in a competition
have the option to play in charity competitions, arranged through them.
But, mostly members just enjoy meeting up with friends for a chat and a
Hadleigh Choral Society
Hadleigh Choral Society begins our Autumn term on Tuesday 10
YOUR LOCAL HADLEIGH BUILDER
September 9.15am to 12.30pm as we learn all about these glorious
For more information visit our website www.hadleighchoralsociety.org.uk.
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Hello to our readers, I hope as always you have all been
All of our rescued animals have been enjoying the sun, not have wellies on and wade through mud, so that’s one good thing. enjoyed their meal and the evening. Our next date for your diary at options) with garlic bread and coleslaw, plus a yummy desert. Please
someone who is happy to volunteer and help with handyman jobs. Pictured is
fence, with Sammy the pony watching him. Brian is 81 years old and does well, but could do with extra hands on
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all donations are welcome with open arms and much gratitude. French’s is a charity on your doorstep, can you help, either with time,
Leavenheath Village Hall Cinema Is showing ONE LIFE
Saturday 7 September
Drama PG-12
Starring Anthony Hopkins & Helen Bonham Carter
Running time 1hr 50 mins with 20 mins interval FLY ME TO THE MOON
Saturday 5 October
Romantic Comedy Drama PG-12
Starring Woody Harrelson & Scarlett Johansson
Running Time 2hr 12 mins with a 20 min Interval
For both films arrive 7.00pm. Film starts 7.30pm
Tickets £4 per adult & £2.50 for under 12’s You can pay by cash or card on the door
Book your tickets online at www.leavenheathvillage.com or telephone Marion on 01206 263301
Refreshments, wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, tea will be available before the film and also during the interval along with ice creams. Proceeds towards LVH Capital Project Fund (Charity no 262816)
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characters, full of self-importance, totally unaware of our small stature.
Today, I will extol the virtues of those at the other end of the canine spectrum Lily been with us since last summer. They came shortly after their arrival, Lily presented
still eludes six year old Lily and three year old Gray. They are extremely sociable dogs, they enjoy cuddles and being with people, we often
content to chill on their cushions and watch the world go by. They could have been homed separately long ago but parting these gentle, they await their forever home with a secure garden, loving family and and Gray. Visitors welcome 10am-1pm, Thursday to Sunday or by
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Stride – from St Mary’s Church
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Reformed Church.
As Byron & The Bard nears its first birthday, we want to help you celebrate the new scholastic year ahead at TGS.
From 1st September 2024 until 10th October 2024, we will be offering all TGS students, their parents, guardians, siblings and grandparents a 10% discount on EVERY book purchase. Be it books about art to books about zoology, and with authors from Austen to Zola, we’ve got you covered. If we don’t have it in stock, we will be happy to take your orders over the phone or by email, but we’d much rather you came in and said hello.
Activating the discount is easy. There are no complicated codes or coupons, all we will ask you for is the name of your schoolhouse when the purchase is made.
We look forward to giving you a warm welcome and helping you find your next favourite book, even if you do not know yet what it is!
Hadleigh Old School –Ceramics
& Touring
Theatre
Hadleigh Old School, the arts and entertainment venue, welcomes both art lovers and theatre goers to the venue at 3-5 Bridge Street
‘Graham Eccles Retrospective’ is a ceramics exhibition featuring over 60 have a tactile quality that is hard to table-top platters, their colours shine in brown. The exhibition will feature over
Public Opening will be on Saturday and
Suitable for 12+. Sorry no dogs as several pieces are free standing. ‘The Deep’ is a play from Eastern Angles Theatre Company, based on a
This epic one-man show will be performed by actor and dancer
with bar service before the performance and during the interval.
Hadleigh Old School this Autumn:
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•Frames include Ray-Ban, Tiffany and Tom Davies
•Latest SS-OCT & OPTOS eye scanners
•Domiciliary (home) visits
Trainee optometrist joins team
the community in Queen Street for the last 33 years. The longstanding
scenes. The Practice has expanded over the years and now has three consulting rooms as well as an imaging room, which includes SS-OCT and Optos optomap retinal scanners. The upstairs and downstairs dispensing areas have a large selection
To find out more please call in, telephone 01473 823755 or see www.dunstoneinsight.com
studying, Bilaal has gained invaluable optometric experience in a variety of settings including domiciliary visits, prison eye care and a visit to an American optometry school. He starts as a graduate optometrist under supervision, and as such, a greater amount of time for each eye examination has been allocated.
further information regarding all members of the Practice team, to frames.
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community transport charity,
volunteer drivers to support essential passenger journeys.
access public transport to medical appointments, shops and social venues. We rely on volunteer drivers to provide a critical service to our community. If you are interested in supporting us as a volunteer or we can help gmail.com or visit GoStart.org.uk.
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along and give it a try, we would be very pleased to see you. Either
played bowls before but if you have that would be great. We don't bite.
KERSEY FLOWER & VEGETABLE SHOW
Saturday 14 September at Kersey Village Hall, 2.15pm - 5pm Refreshments ~ Tombola ~ Entrance: Adults 50p
Orchard Barn News
Learning from the past how to build a greener future
Save the date – join us for our 17th Birthday Party
with the natural environment and teaching traditional and sustainable building methods. If you have ever wondered what we do, then this is
am with demonstrations and a guided tour at midday. Meet our friendly reinstated 1580s Long House project beautiful barn and enjoy exploring our organic vegetable and fruit garden. during the afternoon and everyone is details.
all enjoyed a day with us learning about what we do by joining in with various activities on site, whilst still being paid for their day job. Amy on the site.” Perhaps your employer would be willing to provide this
An Evening with Lord Deben
the audience. HEAT invited him to Hadleigh because he has been a political leader on the environment and
to account. Here are his answers to our questions:
• What about the future?
survival, not just asylum and the numbers will increase.
• Why should we bother when China and India’s emissions are so high? There is no point blaming China and India because hypocritical as we rely on these countries
contribution to climate change is much bigger than it appears today because we and churned out a huge amount of CO2
a scale we haven’t experienced yet.
• Electric cars?
vital. Worries about the minerals used are overshadowed by dire consequences of further fossil fuel use.
• Young people? They do care but the rest of us need to engage them
• Solar farms, wind turbines and pylons? We will have to learn to live with these as they are essential to producing and distributing energy.
• How to achieve change? and we need to use our elected politicians better. Attitudes are changing but we need to be realistic and not expect the impossible from people. Change needs to be positive and enjoyable.
• Loss of biodiversity AND climate change? They are inseparable from each other and from our consumer lifestyles.
For more information about HEAT or HEAT activities, please email us at hadleighheat@hotmail.co.uk
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
streets:-
W/C 1st Sept:
W/C 8th Sept:
W/C 15th Sept:
W/C 22nd Sept:
W/C 29th Sept:
if you also would pray for them. If you live on one of the streets being get in touch.
annamccrae@btinternet.com
Ebony’s Blog
Life at The Shelley Centre
The Summer holidays mean that we don’t have any riders at the Centre, but that doesn’t mean we can put our feet up.
of year when we do all the maintenance jobs such as renewing fencing, cleaning and painting the stables, tidying everything up and this year we’ve also had the riding arena resurfaced. (Photo shows our team painting the front of the Centre). Our wonderful team of volunteers
so, please get in touch as we’d love to have you with us. It is also the time when we try out new horses with a view to adding to our stable. Horses have to be very special to be suitable for our activities and have to be rigorously tested to ensure they will be happy
they all need to be fed, watered and exercised.
As mentioned in a previous blog Bryn
animal category. He made his radio debut the other day and we’re pleased to say
the radio interviewed Val who nominated Bryn helps with improving her mobility for the result after the award ceremony
ten years of excellent service. Tilly is now nearly 20 and unable to be and apart from being rather feisty with other horses, she’s been a lovely mare to have around and will be sadly missed.
running. Everyone is very welcome, Family Dog Show:
too serious classes, dog agility course, childrens’ games, homemade Jazz in the Yard:
Reservoir Jogs:
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All rooms are well appointed with en-suite facilities
Nurse Call System: Passenger Lifts: Various Public Rooms: High standard of 24 hour personal care.
Enquiries to: Matron: Mrs Judy Carne RGN, RMA
Proprietor: Mrs. E. P. Knight RGN, RM
Elmsett Garage Sale
(Second Saturday Events)
Saturday 14th September 2024, from 10am -3pm
The September “Second Saturday Event” in Elmsett village will be a Garage Sale with opportunities to snag a bargain from a garage or table in front of a village house.
Where?
to show which addresses have a sale on their frontage. This will be
Central Parking
you purchase any larger or heavier items, please arrange to collect
Refreshments
of the village, and you will be able to pre-order burgers or hot dogs. Please support your Elmsett village events, and maybe bring someone along who hasn’t been before. Sadly, if you are coming from Hadleigh,
All proceeds from the booking fee and sale of maps will go to Cancer
Ghost of the Toll Point Light
A classic ghost story, set on the East
based music-theatre touring company, Common Ground.
a heaven of hell or a hell of heaven”.
The year is 1900 - the dawn of a new
coast of East Anglia.
Point for 20 years and is suspicious of the new arrival - is he there to assist or
Guessing that his bosses at Trinity House have doubts about his beginning to realise that even here, at the edge of the land, his past will catch up with him and his sins will need atoning for.
Ghost of The Toll Point Light, in the context of a good old-fashioned seclusion, some as a means of escape or expiation, some as a way of
Sports and recreation in Babergh gets £118K boost
Two separate sports and recreational projects in Babergh are to receive
£118,633 worth of funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) bids for projects in Hadleigh and Tattingstone. CIL payments are legally required from developers of residential sites
to the project.
Bids made for CIL funding are regularly reviewed by the Council and developments happening in the districts. This is the thirteenth round of CIL funding which has been available through the council since May 2018 and to date, has allocated £3.6m to Infrastructure projects across Babergh.
This project includes the creation of a new sports pavilion to replace the temporary facilities that are currently in place. The new pavilion will sporting facilities.
used by the community for both sports and social events."
said: “I am very pleased that CIL funding is being used for this much opportunity for individuals to meet with other members of the local area.” It is with great sadness Lynda and family announce
Eleigh Whist
Wednesday 18th September 7.00 pm at Monks Eleigh Village Hall Meeting Room
The Old Vestry: Vestry is in use, the 35-year-old temporary
and Bob Howe it has been demolished, additional light and space in that corner. The
old building several new jobs have come to light including a substantial DAC Report:
Secretary and Church Building Advisor made several recommendations which will help with our faculty application for the installation of the delay to their installation will be minimal.
Pledges & Go Fund Me Money: The pledges and donations are
the new heating and lighting units or coronas. If you are able to add to details.
Heritage Lottery: An application for a grant from this fund has been made. If successful this will help with the high cost of much needed roof repairs.
Green Aspirations: improvements.
Fun, Games and a Picnic: much enjoyed by all who attended. The fun and games raised over evening possible.
Fund Raising For the Renewal Project:
sure of an enjoyable, entertaining evening complete with plenty of,
No tickets at the door
pleased to see families every Thursday from 2pm to 5.30pm during school holidays and alternate Wednesdays 12 to 2pm during term time. Monthly happenings include tabletop craft sales
We hope you will support St Mary’s whenever you can. This is a friendly community hub where you can be sure of a warm welcome. Volunteers
THE SALVATION ARMY LAVENHAM CORPS
Celebration of Crafts and Flowers
The Common Saturday 21 September, 10am - 4pm and Sunday 22 September, 1pm - 4pm
The Salvation Army Registered Charity No: 214779 and in Scotland SC009359
POLSTEAD FILMS THE HOLDOVERS
Friday 20 September at Polstead Village Hall - Doors open 7 pm
The film starts at 7.30pm and will finish at around 9.45pm
"A poignant, beautiful and, above all, extremely funny film."
Bar serving wine, beer, soft drinks. Tea, coffee, and biscuits are also available and ice cream during the 20 minute interval
WORLD-CLASS JAZZ FORTNIGHTLY AT STOKE-BY-NAYLAND HOTEL CO6 4PZ
Doors open 7.30 pm - Music 8.00 pm - Ends 10.30 pm approx. WED 9th October 2024 8pm Price £20
THE ROGER BEAUJOLAIS QUARTET: "BAG OF VIBES"
Roger Beaujolais – Vibraphone, Robin Aspland – Piano Paul Jefferies - Double bass, Milo Fell – Drums
WED 23rd October 2024 8pm Price £20
THE BRYAN CORBETT QUINTET: "BLUE NOTE JAZZ"
Bryan Corbett – Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Chris Bowden - Alto saxophone Paul Deats – Piano, Tom Hill – Double bass, Andrew Wood – Drums
Welcome to Elmsett School!
thrilled to have secured her after other successful interviews. We also
to teaching our year 5 and 6 pupils.
Sadly, at the end of the Summer Term, we said good-bye to Mrs Horn after 11 years teaching at Elmsett. Music and singing are her passion, which she has taught and encouraged during her time with us.
School Games Gold Mark 23/24government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our us achieve this.
Art and Well-being Day - To support our well-being, the whole school summer term topics, Phillipa tutored each class to create their own masterpieces. Owls Class were so engrossed in their art they didn’t
Owls in Space - Owls Class enjoyed learning about the space race so much that they wanted to go on a school trip, but a simple trip to a
Our end of term play was written for Owls Class by Mr Betts and it included the children’s input. This made it even more special when they performed it to their families.
We were pleased to receive the following comments “thank you for an entertaining and interesting evening, we thought the music was excellent”
Forest School Trip - This year we all boarded a coach for our end enjoyed pond dipping, den building, playing and exploring in the woods. This was a welcome treat and time to spend a day of fun with their
the support of our families and the community they ensure we can provide enrichment activities, assist towards school trips and provide
Elmsett Open Morning – Thursday 14 November 2024
At Elmsett School we pride ourselves in preparing our pupils for their future and a lifelong love of learning. If your child is due to start school in September 2025, we invite you to our Open Morning from 9.30am - 11.30am, please contact us to register your interest. We welcome visits at other times of the year and appointments can be arranged via
www.elmsettschool.co.uk
Friends of Elmsett School -
Owls Class - Rivers
Robins Class - The Great Fire of London
Behind the Scenes at ‘Time Team’
Adviser to the Portable Antiquities Scheme in East Anglia, a post she and has been closely involved in the recent re-boot of this popular tv by another Time Team veteran, Bettany Hughes. objects, ideas and raw materials moved around early-medieval Western Europe, showing how human imagination has always been inspired by The event is being held in aid of Hitcham Church funds. For more
Cavendish Bowls Club
Good Jazz In A Good Cause – Jazz in the Yard
Info and booking:
At the Shelley Centre, we are a community which provides the opportunity to ride, or simply to have sensory contact with horses, for
Jazz In The Yard
Felix & Neil Jazz with Yula Andrews
Popular jazz & pop in the jazz style
LIVE @The Shelley Centre for Therapeutic Riding, Shelley Rd, IP7 5QY Saturday 28 September 7pm
Tickets £20 inc light supper & bring your own booze Information and booking: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/jazzintheyard or by phone: 0333 666 3366 In aid of The Shelley Centre RDA Reg Charity No: 1113636
gains in parts of the east, and
there are terrible casualties on both sides, numerous deaths and life changing physical injuries and psychological harm.
including British volunteers price. There is huge need for medical aid and post injury care. facilitated as always by a large informal partnership of organisations
The opportunity arose to deliver a 3.5 ton Luton van on behalf of of living aids ( from Medequip, Ipswich; wheelchairs, hospital beds and
persons, those in crisis from bomb and missile damage and the military
It is always a privilege to personally deliver aid, and especially this time, one of the many loads of Medequip living aids they have provided.
inevitable anxieties and traumas of in expressing their gratitude to the many foreigners supporting them in to me in their hospitality.
meant a costly recovery, repair plan and the price of the cheapest
are as nothing compared to the trials endured by millions daily, as a
£4.50
each showing a precious life and indicating the grief of numerous loved ones, and yet still a tiny representation of the country's total casualties.
elsewhere. I believe we gain much more from their courageous continuing example, and from their presence amongst us,
the same numerous individuals
for generous gifts, prayers and practical support and I have done this added their support this time - more neighbours; Tony, Caroline and
and charitable aid allows me. I am raising funds for another vehicle,
approaching. or materially, please contact me direct or give via are not in a position to give, or are giving elsewhere,
Pluvial Flooding?
the damage left by Storm Babet in October 2023, river impacted multiple homes across the town, it is only right that attention are supported in their Hadleigh. properties across Hadleigh could be damaged by surface water since it does not need to be near any watercourses, so often people can get caught out if a bad storm happens. possibility. It is already happening, and it is important that those who to search for your property on a map. If you would like to learn more or become a volunteer, please get in touch with Hadleigh Flood Action Group via Lindsay Panton, lindsay@panton.name or Gale Pryor, gale@gale.pryor.co.uk
Polstead Art Club
Exhibition and Sale of Art & Craft
Polstead Village Hall
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October 10am to 4pm
Homemade Refreshments FREE ADMISSION
Afternoon Teas at St Mary's, Raydon
Sunday 1st September (last one this year) from 3pm - 5pm
In aid of Church Fabric Fund
Mob:
Web: www.gjwattsandson.com
Email: richard@gjwattsandson.com
Hadleigh
to join our competition for our upcoming season.
learning team routines which will be performed at our local and national competitions. There will also be opportunities to perform as a soloist throughout the year, where you could win individual medals and
us for times, location, and price) with awards each month for marching season with our annual presentation night, with athletes being awarded
We’re also raising funds for the Troupe by holding a craft fair in the
We are also on Facebook! Find us at: diamondlites
Citizens Advice
My kids are so excited about dressing up for Halloween this year, but I’ve been hearing about awful accidents happens. I don’t want to stop my kids having fun, so is there anything buying costumes: Source your costumes from reputable retailers. If you’re not familiar of which indicate compliance with safety regulations. searching ‘product safety recalls’ online. instead. online. For more information visit the Citizens Advice website at www. call you back when available. We will attempt three times to call you
Franklyn Nevard Associates
Architecture and Interior Design
We are providing advice by telephone and email Monday – Thursday,
THE ARTS SOCIETY STOUR VALLEY
of monthly illustrated talks
WEDNESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 11 A.M
gave rise to a fascinating dialogue between both art forms. purpose and aesthetic of painting.
CN
New Build / Extensions and Alterations / Feasibility Studies / Planning Building Regulations and Tender Specifications
Contact Franklyn Mobile: 07515 351 894
Email: franklyn@franklynnevard.co.uk
Web: www.franklynnevard.co.uk
ESTABLISHED IN 1982
Free Site Visits and Full Bathroom Design Service
Hadleigh and Boxford Patient Participation Group (PPG)
Out of Hours Doctor:
of hours’ duty doctor.
Queries: after 10am and not at 8am, the busiest time.
Non-Urgent Appointments: Avoid the early morning scramble by needs.
RSV Vaccine: disease of the airways and lungs. A single vaccine is now available for
* Bathroom Showroom by appointment only * Trade Counter
will be temporarily interrupted by the Covid vaccinations in October but will return once these are complete.
Call Back Option:
your place and your call will be returned once it reaches your turn. The NHS App:-
not overcome your misgivings and give it a try in the peaceful surroundings of Hadleigh Library. On the
Repeat Prescriptions: At the Practice dispensary please allow three Practice have their own timetable.
A Paramedic:
free training sessions, under the watchful eye of Hadleigh to 12 noon on Saturday 28 September at the Leisure Centre.
Volunteer Drivers:
needing transport, to their doctor or hospital appointments. If you are a support this invaluable service. Insurance issues are addressed when you sign up.
Art in Practice: A new and interesting collection is on display in the waiting area. We hope you enjoy the change of scene. Paintings are for sale with 10% of the purchase price going to the Practice’s Charitable Trust.
Out of Hours: 111
Cancel Appointment: Website: Facebook:
Practice Dispensary:
Volunteers Drivers:
RSV Information:
The Old Hadleigh Picture Show
Would you be interested in this pictorial journey through the history of by cash only on the door. Or by cheque (+£1 for postage) by post from
Joshua's
Journey
is raising money to visit Borneo to help baby turtles down to the sea and clean beaches as well as other incredible experiences to help the planet. He is passionate about helping the earth and even has his for which he was nominated for a been busy washing cars and doing to reach his goal, they can donate joshuaborneo
information on how he plans to raise the money for this once in a
Volunteering with Citizens to peoples’ lives
Our clients say things about our service, such as “Thank you so much you’ve been such a help – You do great work – I can now see a way forward, thank you so much – Brilliant service!” We are now recruiting more volunteers to train to support the growth in
Please take a look at our website www.sudburycab.org.uk and write
The Hadleigh Historian in association with The King Guthrum Group present
The Old Hadleigh Picture Show
A look at the town's people and places over the past 150 years by local historian Sue Andrews
A series of two talks will be held at The Ansell Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh Friday 20th September and Friday 18th October 2024 at 7.30pm.
Tickets: £5 per talk or £9 for both talks CASH ONLY. On sale at the door or from Avis Newsagents, Hadleigh Thrift Shop and The Idler
Hadleigh Hares
As always our members have been competing in a
night race.
“This is my favourite 10km because it’s a two lap course round the town. The support especially round the Curve Bar area and the Main Street is superb. The atmosphere inside Portman Road, before and after the race is magical with into the evening.
Seeing the children running with their family members, soaking up the big occasion is so encouraging. The older ones running with their school mates after the school daily mile challenge is amazing. The 10km brings
Portman Road as the route takes the runners so close then turns you back into the town! It’s physiologically gutting, especially in the heat. Going up an age category is good in some ways, as you are once again the youngest and possibly the most able! This was my fortune
Being around other members of the Hadleigh Hares family is great on the challenge and came home with great results. Sam came 1st in
always, it was a hot and tough trail race due to many undulations of the
is now the only woman to have completed the SVP100 four times since account:
A midday start makes for a nice lay in but a rather chaotic location being such a beautiful summers day.
The estuary swim of 750m, involved a fair bit of mud getting in and out of the water. The tidal water meant swimming turning with a nice tidal push back inland.
A long run up to transition and then a ride of 25km through the park to the main road before heading out onto
Finishing the back through the park into transition and then onto the run.
A short 5km out and back along the promenade before heading onto the sea wall all the way along to the main roads, back through some
A very friendly event with a wonderful vibe about it and lots of support.
Hadleigh Hares celebrated
To celebrate we had dinner with old and new members and lots of memorabilia to
chatty social run around the paths of Bildeston with a afterwards. A great way for their challenge.
If you would like to join a friendly and supportive running club as a
The distance of the entire route is around 10 miles, and we should be stops along the way.
in any month. Everyone is welcome, including well-behaved dogs.
For further information about these walks go to www.hadleighwalkers.com or email us at hadleighwalkers@gmail.com
Art Matters in the Health Centre
The art display in the waiting area of the Hadleigh Swansborough.
life, she still loves and never tires of the beautiful scenery and picturesque, historic buildings familiar
apart from enjoying it, she was delighted and encouraged when people could actually recognise the subjects in her drawings. Art was always her favourite subject but for relaxation and recreation. and demonstrations. However her greatest improvement has come from carefully observing and painting life around her. This frequently commissions.
art classes in various locations including The Quay at Sudbury, Melford teaching venue is her bijou studio in her large, delightful garden at enjoy her pictures.
Art classes: Diana Swansborough diana@stackyardgreen.com
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