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February 2019
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Hadleigh Swimming Club have sixty reasons to celebrate as this is the impressive number of County Championship Qualifying times achieved by just seventeen swimmers in this small local club, showing it is well and truly on the up. Head Coach, Mick Evans, explained that this time last year, the club had attained twentyfive qualifying times, building on the seven times achieved in 2017. He said it was testament to the dedication of the swimmers and their families, as well as the commitment of the coaching team which had cemented their success. The delighted swimmers, who range in age from just 10 to 21 years, celebrated their achievement with a trip the Olympic Pool in Stratford to train in the place where their idols have achieved great things. The trip, arranged by the coaching team and committee, was a chance for the swimmers to bond, enjoying time together away from regular training sessions and competition. Lee Abbott, Assistant Coach added: “It’s great to give our swimmers the chance to train in a 50-metre pool – it’s a shame we have to travel so far to do it.” Hadleigh Swimming Club, who train four times a week at Hadleigh Pool and Leisure won’t be resting on their laurels though, a full programme of training and competition has been planned as swimmers set their sights on achieving challenging times for next year’s County Champs and onward. Did you know, you can donate to Hadleigh Swimming Club without it costing you a single penny? Simply download the Easy Fundraising app, join our cause and go through this to hundreds of online stores including Amazon, Argos, John Lewis and M & S. Each time you go through this app to make a purchase, the retailer makes a donation to our club with no cost to you. If you’re already thinking about your Summer holiday, many travel agents are also on the app and this would raise a considerable donation. For more information on Hadleigh Swimming Club, please visit our website www.hadleighswimmingclub.co.uk
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Moving in 2019? Don’t pay twice for conveyancing When you move home, selling and buying property, you will need to employ the services of a conveyancing solicitor to deal with the legal aspects of the transaction, for which there is a legal fee. Paying twice when transactions fall-through What many home movers don’t realise is that if your transaction falls-through, which happens for many reasons and with increasing frequency, you will still be charged by your conveyancing solicitor for the legal work undertaken up to the point the transaction fell-through. This means, you pay legal fees to your conveyancing solicitor for the transaction that fell-through and then have to pay them again for the legal work on the next transaction, which will hopefully be a successful one that goes through to ‘completion’. You essentially pay for your conveyancing twice. How common is it for property transactions to fall-through? Rightmove reports that nearly 30% of property transactions fell-through in 2018*, which is significantly more common than most people realise. Some commentators also believe the current economic uncertainty and slow property market may cause this percentage to increase as buyers and sellers become more cautious and risk-averse, making them more likely to pull-out of a deal. How to avoid paying twice for conveyancing The only way to protect yourself from the risk of paying twice for your conveyancing is to instruct a no sale, no fee conveyancing solicitor. Holmes & Hills Solicitors is proud to protect its conveyancing clients from paying twice by providing its No Sale, No Fee Promise as standard on conveyancing transactions**. Holmes & Hills’ No Sale, No Fee Promise means that should your property transaction fall-through, whether it be a purchase, a sale, or a sale and purchase, you will not pay any of the legal fee quoted to you. When you then find another buyer for your property, or you find another property to buy yourself, you know you have not wasted any money on legal fees on your first, failed transaction. Holmes & Hills clients also benefit from the firm's transaction fall-through rate being significantly lower than the 30% average reported by Rightmove. Why do property transactions fall-through? Property transactions can fallthrough for a wide range of reasons, many of which will be out of your control: • Down-valuations - where a lender values a property lower than the purchase price. • Seller or buyer changes their mind. • Surveys - undertaken buy purchasers these can flag issues with the property. • Disagreements between buyers and sellers. 01787 275275 holmes-hills.co.uk
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Hadleigh Choral Society’s Spring Concert is a performance of the St John Passion by J. S. Bach. The text of this great choral work is the account of Christ’s crucifixion, as written in the gospel according to St John. Traditionally this was read out in churches on Good Friday. The detail of the story is told in the work by the soloists, The Evangelist, Christ, Pilate and others, whilst the choir is the crowd of angry officials and onlookers baying for Jesus’s blood. There are plenty of dramatic and fiery choruses from the choir, reflective arias from the soloists, and wonderful melodic accompaniment from the orchestra. St John Passion is famous for it’s majestic chorales. These are simple melodies similar to hymn tunes which are magnificently harmonised for the choir, and comment on the unfolding story. Members of the Society are rehearsing hard for the occasion, the music is challenging and there are lots of notes to be learnt! An extra challenge is that we are singing the work in the original German, which is quite foreign to most of us. However, with tutoring from native German-speakers in the choir, and expert training from our Music Director, Chris Phelps, we hope to give an inspiring performance come concert day! The concert takes place in St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh on Saturday 6th April at 7.30pm. Tickets priced at £14 (under 25s free) are available through the website www.hadleighchoralsociety.org.uk and from Choir members. Contact: Liz Turnbull 01473 823791
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General Practice is under increasing pressure. GPs play a crucial role at the frontline of the health system, but workloads have been growing in both in volume and complexity, while funding has declined. There is a need to relieve unnecessary demands on GPs to ensure they remain able to provide high quality patient care. Citizens Advice delivers advice and support to millions of people each year, including outreach advice in over 500 health locations. They see the ways that people’s personal and practical problems, like debt or poor housing, cause detriment in other parts of their lives. They also see how these issues are often caused by or affecting people’s health and wellbeing, or their treatment. This means people often present to their GP when they are experiencing personal or practical issues. These issues are often ‘non-clinical’, meaning they are not specifically medical, although they may be underlying or related to clinical health issues. It has been shown that 33% of clients went to a GP or local health service before Citizens Advice. People may be presenting to health providers because these ‘non-clinical’ issues are affecting their health, or because they don’t know where else to go for support. Understanding the role for advice in supporting patients, within the primary care setting, the Hadleigh Boxford Group Practice and Sudbury Citizens Advice are conducting a pilot scheme to locate outreach advice within the surgery. • The pilot will run for 3 months with effect from Tuesday 8th January until Tuesday 26th March 2019 at the Hadleigh Surgery. • Three advice sessions per morning will be available at 9.30, 10.30 and 11.30, allowing one hour per client. • Patients can be referred by GP’s, Practice Nurses or Care Navigators. It is hoped that this initiative can help improve people’s health and wellbeing, help reduce some of the ‘non-clinical’ demand on health providers, and improve overall patient care.
News from Kersey School Squirrels (Reception) In Squirrels class we are looking at the topic people who help us, looking at jobs such as vets, policmen, firemen and doctors. We are looking what they need to do in their jobs and who they may help. Hedgehogs (Years 1 and 2) Hedgehogs class have been learning about the Ice Age and have had lots of fun with experimenting with ice and seeing which is the best way to melt it. We shall be learning about the pre-historic animals that lived during the Ice Age and writing our own fact files about the creatures, as well as making our own cave paintings. Badgers (Years 3 and 4) What a busy start to the term we have had in Badgers class. We have been really excited about starting our new topic 'The Romans.' It's great because it has a really strong link with our topic of 'Crime and Punishment' from last year. Our topic has also filtered through to maths this week, as we have been learning all about Roman Numerals. They have been tricky to learn but by using lots of code breaking activities we have got there! In RE we have read the story of 'Jonah and the Whale' and over the next few weeks we are hoping to sew a patchwork to retell the story. Wish us luck! Owls (Years 5 and 6) Owls have been thoroughly enjoying the start of their new topic on the Mayan civilisation, finding out about where the people settled and who or what they worshipped. They are also looking forward to visiting Framlingham College to take part in a singing day with renowned songwriter and musician, Lin Marsh. If you would like to know more about Kersey school or would like to arrange a visit please ring the office on 01473 823397, email: admin@kersey.suffolk.sch.uk or visit our website: www.kersey.suffolk.sch.uk
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You are never too old to benefit from exercise, says Eddie Willett, who runs thriving fitness classes aimed at pensioners in care homes Clair Perks, activities coordinator at Hadleigh Nursing Home, in Friars Road, Hadleigh, reckons Eddie’s fortnightly morning workouts are “the perfect way to get people ready for lunchtime and the rest of the day�. Mr Willett, 31, of Bury St Edmunds, who started his sessions at the Kingsley Healthcare run home two months ago, said: “I was a carer for more than five years until I did a diploma to become a personal trainer and launched my mobile businesses Ascension Fitness.“It was about two years ago that I developed a niche business putting on classes in care homes and I now visit more than 15 homes a week across East Anglia.� He said there was a lot of research to show that exercise was beneficial for people living with dementia, possibly slowing down mental decline as well as improving mobility, lifting mood and raising self-confidence. “The smiles I get show that people are really enjoying the opportunity to move to music. It’s definitely making a difference to them. “And staff at the homes I visit say residents talk about me ahead of my visits, which is really nice,� he said. Mr Willett said he always started with stretches to warm up and finished off each 30 minute session with a warm-down. He said: “We concentrate on chairbased exercises so everyone can take part. We do exercises to move both the arms and legs as well as a little bit of cardio-vascular.� Ms Perks said: “Our residents love it and are excited when I tell them he is coming. He really makes it fun, it’s not just boring exercise. For example, when he plays YMCA he gets them to do all the gestures. “As well as benefiting from the exercise it really helps to lift their mood.�
Have your say on councils’ Communities Strategy A consultation on a draft Communities Strategy has been launched by two Suffolk councils, inviting feedback on how the councils plan to lead on the key challenges and opportunities facing the two districts. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils’ consultation will be open from Monday 21 January, closing at noon on Friday 1 March 2019. The draft strategy sets out several ambitions and high-level commitments which have been developed based on feedback from a wide range of partners, the local community, as well as national statistics. The key issues summarised in the strategy include developing and building stronger relationships with local communities and partners, empowering communities to be more self-sufficient and finding solutions which deliver the greatest impact to those in need. Organisations and individuals can take part in the consultation by filling out the survey on the councils’ website. The results from the survey will help the councils develop their Communities Strategy and approach going forward. The strategy is expected to be adopted by both councils in March 2019. Cllr Julie Flatman, Mid Suffolk District Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “The Communities Strategy will be our response to the community challenges we face within the districts and identify future opportunities to make our communities more sustainable and resilient. “It’s important that we set out a vision for the future of our communities both for now and for the years ahead. This is people’s chance to make a difference to our area by telling us how they think this strategy should be developed.� Cllr Margaret Maybury, Babergh District Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “We aspire for our communities to be stronger, safer and healthier places to work and live. It’s crucial that we respond positively to changes in our population by giving young people opportunities and helping the older generation stay active so that they can remain committed to community life. “This consultation is a real chance for people across our districts to share their views on how we can help our communities thrive.�
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Making Your Will - Again A big thank you to our wonderful clients (over 800 at the last count) whom we have been pleased to advise through the Will Business since I established the company some ten years ago. From that beginning, the plan was to help local people - within an easy bike ride to their homes from my base at Polstead - with their wills and lasting powers of attorney at very competitive prices. That is what has happened, although the bike has been overtaken by the car because we get so busy. This year, we think that major changes are likely on the financial planning front, with inheritance tax, lasting powers of attorney and the cost of care being three of the main considerations. It will also be important for families to think about ways they might be able to help the next generation through the uncertain times ahead. We can help with that. We will review (at no charge) any wills which we have written for clients. Our advice on what might be done next will be charged at a competitive rate (and without VAT while we continue to be exempt as a small business). Despite the ‘client count’ mentioned above, we always welcome new clients, who will enjoy just the same level of care and attention as our existing clients.
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Singing out the old… During December members of Hadleigh Community Choir enjoyed a range of festive singing opportunities. We did a guest turn at the Hadleigh folk club and entertained residents at two care homes. The main event was our own Christmas concert in URC. Thanks to a near capacity audience and their generosity, we were able to make a £200 donation to Little Lifts. This charity provides gift boxes to women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer at local hospitals. The boxes contain a range of treats from practical – like lip balm – to luxurious – like chocolate! They are very well received and provide a boost to wellbeing. …and singing in the new! Now members of the choir are returning back to rehearsals after our Christmas break. We're already looking forward to the summer when our concert theme will be music from the movies. We are just starting to learn the new repertoire so now is the perfect time to come and join us. Will your favourites be included - we'll cover James Bond, Mama Mia and much more besides! We are a friendly and welcoming choir and no audition is necessary. Come along to URC on Thursday at 7.15 or email for more information: contactus@hadleighcommunitychoir.org.uk. Or you can contact John 01473 823791 or Stella 01473 823477.
Build it right with Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils Thinking about…Building an extension, Internal alterations i.e. removal of walls, Converting your garage, Creating an annex - Your council can help. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, have a dedicated, independent and impartial team with over 100 years combined specialist knowledge in the construction industry. They can help guide you through the processes to make that all-important alteration to your home, whilst ensuring you meet mandatory Building Regulations. We understand fitting home improvements around your job can be a challenge. Our team will find a way to support you that fits in with your diary. Inspections can also be booked by 10am on the day too, so no need to forward plan if that’s not your style. If you want to find out more about the services your local council offers, just speak to one of the team by heading to the Councils’ website at: www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/building-control - we’ll be happy to help or provide you with a quote. Did you know the council also deals with demolitions and dangerous structures? You can always contact us to report a dangerous structure online here: https://www.babergh.gov.uk/building-control/dangerous-structures/ https://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/building-control/dangerous-structures/
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Winter cycling with Hadleigh Cycling Club Whilst it is tempting to keep the bike in the shed until the Spring or join a spin class, it can be fun and exhilarating to ride outdoors over the Winter. HCC cyclists will be out and about weather permitting. Here are a few handy tips for winter riding: 1 Check the weather. Beware of ice so avoid early mornings and late afternoons if it is forecast. 2 Make sure you’ve got a decent windproof jacket and gloves and waterproofs if showers are expected. 3 You’ll need a set of lights if you’re out early doors or after 4pm. Don’t buy the cheapest. 4 Mudguards are handy if you’re riding in a group. 5 There are tyres which are virtually puncture-proof and they are definitely worth the investment. 6 Get your bike serviced. The Club has been supported by Sunny Day Cycleworks and The Pedal House and we would recommend them both. Finally, protect yourself at all times. Dates for the diary: Subs’ night - Friday, 8th March, Gayford Flyer - Sunday, 15th September (provisional). Why not try our Sunday morning social rides from the George starting at 9am, weather permitting. Adults and “capable children accompanied by an adult” are all welcome. The distance is around 25 miles. Check out our Facebook page. Visit www.hadleighcyclingclub.co.uk or connect with the club via Facebook: Hadleigh Cycling Club @HadleighCycling
180th Hadleigh Show Saturday 18th May 2019 2019 is Hadleigh Farmers’ 180th Anniversary so save the date for The Hadleigh Show on Saturday 18th May and join us at Holbecks Park. Watch this space for further details over the next few months. Are you part of a community group who might be able to help us with a litter pick on the Sunday after the Show? We would be happy to make a donation in exchange for a mornings litter pick on the showground. Contact the Secretary on 07584 568055 or email secretary@hadleighshow.co.uk for further details.
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Little Waldringfield History Society Programme of Events 2019 20th February John Goodhand - Simply Suffolk Inn signs are part of our history, but which is the commonest, where can you find a gallows, which is the oldest and what is Elvis doing in Botesdale? John has been photographing Suffolk inns and their signs for over fifty years and will tell us. All talks will be at the Parish Room in Church Road, Little Waldingfield, commencing at 7.30 pm sharp. Please book & pay in advance to guarantee your place, as seats are limited. Booking Secretary: Diana Langford, Pitt Cottage Phone: 01787 248298 Tickets Members £2.00 Non Members £4.00
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James Cartlidge writes Member of Parliament for South Suffolk Whatever happens to Britain as it leaves the EU, there is one thing on which we can surely all agree. To compete in our new role, we will need to have the best possible tools to do the job. The long term deal we eventually negotiate with the EU will obviously be a key part of that, but domestic measures not directly related to Brexit will be just as crucial, and near the top of the agenda must surely be better infrastructure. In Suffolk, that must mean improving our most critical road – the A14. At the end of January I was pleased to host a Parliamentary reception for the ‘No More Delays’ initiative from the A14 Strategy Board chaired by Mark Pendlington. The campaign is led by the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and highlights the need for national investment into improvements on the A14. A key part of our argument to Government is that a better A14 would not just benefit Suffolk or the East of England, this is a key national artery that is the premier trade route for shipping freight access to our nation from around the world. It has been estimated that reducing delays on the A14 could unlock an additional £1.5 billion in the UK economy by unleashing the true potential of the Port of Felixstowe. The campaign is calling for a series of works in two categories: improvements to key junctions at Ipswich, Bury, St Edmunds and Newmarket; and major maintenance schemes on the A14 between Haughley and Woolpit, and between Copdock and the Orwell Bridge. These works would address the terrible Copdock interchange, which sits in my constituency and which all Suffolk MPs recognise must be a top priority for upgrading. Of course, if every one of our demands was met, it’s not as if there would never be another delay on the A14. But, aside from all the key points about economic growth, we would ultimately want to make the driving experience a little more bearable, with a road fit for purpose. Basically, we want to see our county get its fair share of road investment.
Hadleigh U3A On Monday 11th February 2019 Hadleigh U3A will be meeting at 2.30pm in the Hadleigh URC where Andy Moore will be talking about, 'Colchester Zoo History'. All members and prospective members are welcome.
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The Hadleigh and District Twinning Association The Hadleigh and District Twinning Association is holding an evening of music and dance at The Ansell Centre, URC Church, Hadleigh on Saturday 9th March at 7.30pm and we are being entertained by the Hadleigh Ukulele Group (HUG). This talented group is known for putting on an evening of great fun and variety. Everyone will be welcome to come and join in, non-members as well as members. The cost will be only £10.00 p.p. and includes a Ploughman’s Supper but please bring your own drinks and glasses. Contact Jane Marsland on 01473 828392 for tickets
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Ebony’s Blog Life at The Shelley Centre We were very proud to have been featured across the front page of the Hadleigh Community News in January, so everyone will know what a special year this is for the Shelley Centre and the RDA as a whole. The RDA is in effect a Federation of some 500 small independent groups, such as The Shelley Centre, and currently supports over 26,500 adults and children by providing riding, carriage driving and vaulting each year. Our President, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, is a great supporter of RDA, championing our work as a national charity and keeping us in the public eye. In Sept 1979 Hadleigh RDA Group started at Frog Hall in Hadleigh so we could celebrate 40 years of being your local RDA branch, but when Mike and Jane Crow generously rented us land in Shelley we moved. The purpose-built Shelley Centre opened for business in 1989, so that is the anniversary we shall be celebrating here this year. Please, if you have a spare morning or afternoon each week of the school term, do come and work here! Every new volunteer enables us to move somebody up the waiting list for the therapy we provide. Many of our riders require three volunteers to support them, either leading their pony, or walking beside them to give them security and help. Expert training is provided, and its very rewarding work. Babs and I live indoors and get used as much as the outdoor herd, but we still need volunteers to participate in our sessions, so if you want to keep warm and dry, “apply within.” My photo shows Bob being cuddled up by Lindsay, one of our able bodied riders who helps keep the horses fit. He’s a lucky fellow. All the horses and ponies look for stimulation from these able bodied team members; a horses’s working day means many circuits of our arena in the lessons, so they much look forward to being taken out in the countryside for a good workout. Talking of workouts, there is scope for you to join our maintenance team and help on the land. Much more interesting than gym membership, I hear! Website: www.rda-east.org.uk/shelley.html Telephone: 01473 824172
Hadleigh Walkers Our February walk will be on Saturday 9th and is a 9 mile circular route starting and ending at the Limeburners pub on the Ipswich Road in Offton (IP8 4SF). We will meet at 0930 in the pub car park and then follow a clockwise route of Castle Fm, Court Fm, Pigeon Hall Fm, Does’s Fm, Tollemache Hall, Tollemache Hall Grove, Long Meadow, Willisham Hall, Rook Hill Fm and back to the Limeburners. This is about a 4 hour walk and covers ground we don’t usually visit. Everyone is welcome, including well behaved dogs. Strong shoes or preferably walking boots should be worn as the ground can be muddy or rough in places at any time of the year. As usual, route maps can be requested from the web site. Our March walk will also be a new one for us and will be an 8 mile circular walk starting from the Lamarsh Lion a newly refurbished community pub just North of Bures. More details to follow of this surprisingly hilly Essex walk that encompasses rivers, woods and views over the Stour valley. For further information about these walks go to www.hadleighwalkers.com, email us at hadleighwalkers@gmail.com or contact Mike Keeling on 01787 210104 or 07483 887658.
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Respiratory Physiotherapy @Hadleigh Physio Is breathing strength the missing link in your sports performance? We are excited to be the only clinic in the region to offer respiratory training for improved exercise performance If you’re a committed sports person, specialist breathing training will: • Increase your power; • Improve your efficiency; • Lead to better performance. Whatever you’re in to…. Running, Swimming, Cycling, Football, Triathlon…. our individually prescribed Respiratory training can help you meet your goals for 2019. Combining the expertise of our Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist Sarah Fowler, with a state-of-the-art inspiratory muscle training system we will maximise your sporting performance. Our approach is scientific, and the improvements are measurable. Discover the training ‘secret weapon’ that elite athletes already know! For further information please do not hesitate to contact the practice on 01473 810185.
Local Christmas Draw raises over £2,000 for charity Christmas came early for twelve lucky people, as one of the biggest regional hearing care companies held its annual charity Christmas Prize Draw. The Hearing Care Centre, which has a centre locally at Sudbury Community Health Centre, organised the draw in support of deafness charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, giving entrants the chance to win a prize bundle of over £1,000 – the top prizes being a luxury stay at The Swan in Southwold and a meal for two at Gordon Ramsay’s Maze restaurant in Mayfair. Through face-to-face ticket sales and donations on the company’s Just Giving page, The Hearing Care Centre managed to raise £2,083. Hearing Dogs for Deaf People delivers expert training for Hearing Dogs which provides invaluable emotional support to their deaf recipient. New found owners gain confidence, independence and companionship. The Christmas Prize Draw received generous support from local businesses – Coes, Fred Olsen, Dulux, Salthouse Harbour Hotel, Theatre Royal Norwich and Archant, as well as from hearing solution providers Phonak, Sivantos, Oticon and GN Hearing. Karen Finch, Managing Director and founder of The Hearing Care Centre, expressed: “This prize draw just goes to show the power of our community, with support not only from the general public but also from local businesses, we can all be proud of this fantastic total, which will make a huge difference to Hearing Dogs’ work”. This year to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary, The Hearing Care Centre pledged to raise £20,000 for the charity and this was one of the last of many events held this year to meet this ambitious target. Final totals are currently being calculated but such wonderful support from the local community means this target is definitely within sight. To find out about the winners of the draw and the prize list, visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk/news
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Thank you to the many supporters who sent gifts and money for the animals over Christmas, too many to mention but you know who you are. We also met lots of lovely people and their dogs during the Santa Paws appeal at Pets at Home in Colchester. The other morning I was very surprised when Mother went out on a rescue and returned looking as black as Ollie the cat! Apparently she had to dislodge a tawny owl from a very sooty chimney, after which they both needed a bath. One of our volunteers was later left red faced after commenting upon the delightful soft tones of the rescued owl. She was most embarrassed when told the owl was elsewhere and the cooing was a recovering collared dove! We are now open again so do visit us if you are looking for furry friend to complete your family. Although you can see some of our animals on the website there may new arrivals and it’s always good to have a chat in person. You may even be lucky enough to see me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua! Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare, Reg.Charity No.1124029, Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6 4PP. Tel: 01787 210888 www.sesaw.co.uk Usually open 10-1pm Thursday to Sunday but please check first
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Library Life: Friends “There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t yet met” William Butler Yeats. I like to think that this quote is nicely representative of libraries which are increasingly becoming some of the last bastions of community hubs. We all know that when you find someone with whom you have something in common there is an immediate bond; and followed up, this can turn into a true friendship. Libraries are unique in that, in a way, they hold within their walls – everything! Every genre, topic, interest and hobby is represented somewhere, be it in reference books, novels, music, films or via the free-to-use computers and so the odds are you will meet someone there who has a similar interest to you. Now, for those who say, hang on, the internet has all that and perhaps more, well I say this, okay, but at the library there is something much more important that the web cannot provide: real, human, live, face-to-face interaction. I have made many new friends since working at the library and all around me there I see many sorts of friendship groups use the services. Parents and guardians bond at the kid’s singing sessions or craft days. Students revise side-by-side, friends and families use the room available to hire for celebrations. But, the library itself also has its own, special friendship group, as do many of the other libraries within Suffolk. The Friends of Hadleigh Library are a wonderful group of people who get together to really hands-on help the library evolve, support itself and be involved in the local community. They participate with the activities and decisions of their library from what events to put on, guest speakers to invite, what supplies to invest in, helping out at events and finding new and creative ways to raise funds. We are hugely thankful to our Friends Group and are always happy to welcome new members - you can be a friend of Hadleigh Library too and be involved in its success. If you would like to learn more about becoming a Friend of Hadleigh Library, do come in and talk to us or e-mail us at hadleigh.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk or call us on 01473 823778. www.jenny-may.com
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Pause For Thought I gave up too soon. I should have continued searching. A securely locked back door is a real pain with the only key mislaid. I really searched. Eventually the offer to saw off the lock with an angle grinder seemed sensible and a new lock fitted. It was messy and expensive. Within half an hour of the job completed, a visitor called. Had we lost a key? She had found one after I had visited her home. I should have carefully thought through the lost key day. Where had I been? Who had I seen? I imagined I had, but forgot the very visit where I had left the key. Have you ever thought there must be more to life than what you already have? Or felt yourself lost, perhaps? We were made to be in relationship with Almighty God. Unless we understand how much He loves us, unless we know He is our key to Heaven, we are indeed lost. Jesus chose to die for us on a cruel cross, to make it possible to be forgiven, found and free. God says “You will seek Me, and find Me, when you seek Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29.13 Christine Hart
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Hadleigh Garden Club Monday 14th January 2019: Well obviously this year there have been a lot of new years' resolutions made about gardening judging by the number of people who came to our January meeting, nearly every seat was taken! Darren Brooks, the general manager of Notcutts Garden Centre in Woodbridge, came to talk about 'plants for problem places', and he proved himself to be a very engaging and knowledgeable speaker. Concentrating on the problem areas of dry or damp shade, full sun, sandy or clay soils and dust and pollution, Darren had an answer for everything. In shady conditions plants with large leaves are better able to trap what light there is, these plants also are more highly perfumed to attract insects. In full sun which can scorch plants it is better to have small leaved or silver leaved plants. As many of us in Hadleigh garden on sandy soils it was good to know that this type of soil warms up more quickly so plants flower earlier. Darren also brought some useful booklets with lists of a broad range of plants for different growing conditions as well as bringing along some lovely plants from the Woodbridge centre which, needless to say, were soon snapped up. Congratulations go to Brian P who won the competition for 'a photo of your garden'. It was very nice to see so many visitors joining us for the evening, we look forward to seeing them again very soon. Monday February 11th 2019: Visit - Cambridge Botanical Garden January's edition of the RHS magazine featured gardens worth visiting at this time of year for the quality of their winter planting. One of them, Cambridge Botanical Garden, is the destination for the club in February. This will be a whole day visit by coach leaving Hadleigh at 9.45am and arriving back at around 5.00pm. This is a new garden for us and we are very much looking forward to seeing it, we are always happy to welcome non members on our visits, so for more details, prices and to book a seat please contact us at www.hadleighgardenclub@gmail.com
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East Anglian Garden Group In January about 20 members enjoyed a bracing walk through the Winter Walk at Anglesey Abbey, the snowdrops were just beginning to flower, as were the hellebores. The Viburnam bodnantens, Daphnes and Lonicera fragrantissima were sharing their wonderful fragrances, and the Cornus looked stunning, we even spotted an early flowering cluster of daffodils. It was a lovely way to start the gardening year. We have an exciting program of talks and visits lined up for this year. By the time you read this, we will have enjoyed Gail Harland and her talk on ‘Snowdrops – planting growing, snowdrops in art and culture’. Our Celebrity Speaker, James Alexander-Sinclair will be giving his talk – ‘Dancing through Borders’, on February 16th, this is a ticket only event, so please contact our secretary, whose details are on the website. Tickets are £10 for members, and £15 for non-members, both inclusive of a £2.50 donation to the charity Greenfingers, which creates beautiful gardens for childrens hospices. On March 2nd Stephen Barstow, the well- known vegetable guru, will be giving us his talk ‘Around the World in 80 Plants’ and most of these will be vegetables I imagine! All meetings are held at Chamberlin Hall in Bildeston, talks, with the exception of the Celebrity Speaker, are free to members, non members are welcome for a small entry fee. Details of all these talks, and forthcoming visits can be found on the website, new members are always welcome. eastangliangardengroup.onesuffolk.net
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Down to Earth ...with Dave By the time you read this we may well be under a blanket of snow, or at least we will have had some more seasonal frosts. Provided that any tender plants are under cover this will not be a bad thing as we need some frost to help break down the soil and kill off some pests. On the subject of pests, DEFRA has announced that from the spring of 2020 the use of slug pellets containing metaldehyde will be banned. They say that metaldehyde poses an unacceptable risk to birds and mammals. There are less harmful types of pellets on the market but I still prefer to pick the horrid things off by hand and put them in a pot of salty water. The order from Kings seeds has arrived very promptly as usual, the packets are stored in a tin box in the garage, neatly arranged by the date they can be sown. The first to be put in will be the leeks, celeriac, red cabbage, spring onion, early peas, various leaf salads and cucumber. They will all be sown in the greenhouse using fresh sowing compost and using heated trays with plastic lids. Later on will come the runner and dwarf beans, sweetcorn, various squash and several types of sunflower. There is no rush, as with the added heat they should all germinate quite quickly, and all danger of frost must have passed before anything can be planted out. Other seeds such as parsnip, carrots, and spinach beet is directly sown on the allotment but only when the soil is warm enough. For most of the various brassicas and the tomatoes I tend to use bought in plug plants. The fuchsia gall mite that showed up on some of the plants overwintering in the greenhouse seems to be under control by pinching off the affected buds and treating the emerging growth with some methylated spirit. We shall have to wait and see if the plants survive. Not much to do on the allotment at this time of year but we are still managing to pick some veg on nearly every visit and it is easy to keep the weeds under control with the use of a hoe. Compost heap number three has been emptied out onto the ground ready for rotavating in later on when it is a bit drier. An old plastic dustbin has been put over one of the rhubarb plants, this will hopefully force a slightly earlier crop. It won't be long until the first daffodils are ready for cutting and taking home as they are already showing plenty of buds. The first early potatoes are chitting away on their egg trays in the shed, this year the size of them is a bit mixed, with some being a bit big. This is not a problem as the largest of them will be cut in half as they are planted out. As long as each portion has a shoot on it then it will grow into a proper plant. That's all for this time, Dave
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Hadleigh & District Flower Club We saw out the 2018 programme with great demonstrators; Nick Grounds in November entertaining us with “Boogey Woogey” and in December National Demonstrator Jaccqui Arnold's “Jingle All the Way” put us all in the mood for Christmas. We move into 2019 with the first meeting on 12th February and a talk by Matt Tanton-Brown entitled “Plants for the Cutting Garden”. Come and join us at The United Reformed Church, Market Place, Hadleigh at 7.30. All welcome. Happy New Year to all our members and friends.
Polstead Gardening Club invites you to Cedric Morris: Plantsman, Gardener & Artist by Frances Mount Frances, a retired gardener, worked and trained with Cedric Morris for 8 years. Coming from a gardening family and having worked in an art gallery, Frances appreciated his thoughts on form/shape in plants and gardens. She will share insights on his garden and what he liked to grow. Frances will have plants to sell that originated from Cedric’s garden. 7.30pm on Tuesday 26th February 2019 Polstead Village Hall, Polstead Village Green, CO6 5AN Members: free, Non-Members Welcome: £5 Includes wine and nibbles Please contact Susie Weston to book in advance, if you wish to secure a place at this talk on 01787 211130, or email gardeningclubpolstead@yahoo.com, or Facebook.
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January was cheered up for us W.I. members by a very amusing and exciting Talk by Bridget Keevil of Travel Agency, ‘Travel Stop’. By chance, an attractive poster caught her eye in the London Underground. It was advertising a Round-the-world Clipper Race and it's slogan was, ‘Achieve Something Remarkable’! Inspired by these words, Bridget, a non-sailor, after only 4 weeks' training around the Isle of Wight and 1 crossing to France, set sail in August 2015, from St, Katherine's Dock in London, to travel for 11 months around the World and across every ocean, on a 7 foot yacht. In the midst of great fun and team spirit, Bridget described some unpleasant, hazardous and traumatic experiences. She described how jobs, including cooking, had to be done on a yacht that mostly rolled and lurched as it was buffeted by strong winds and huge waves. With 10 bunks for a crew of 20, following a system of 4 hours on duty and 4 hours off, enduring endless water everywhere, sleep was a hard won commodity. The trip was done in a series of ‘legs’, each lasting a few weeks, during which time there was no showering and no hair- washing. Despite the many challenges, Bridget managed, in between jobs, to keep a Blog going about the trip. Her Blog was followed by 32,853 people in 94 different countries! Incidentally, while in Australia, they won the famous Sydney to Hobart Race! It was while traversing 6,000 miles of the Pacific Ocean, that the ship was badly damaged in a storm and had to withdraw from the Race. Bridget, also badly injured, had to have an operation in a hospital in Seattle. The ship, now repaired, went on to New York but Bridget was not fit enough to rejoin it. However, she finally caught up with the ship in Derry and she joined it for the victory sail under Tower Bridge and back to St. Katherine's Dock. Bridget described the Trip as the best experience of her life. What a Heroine! At the end of our meeting we had to say ,’Goodbye’ to Ann Young as she will be leaving Hadleigh for Hertfordshire next month. Ann has been a member since 1985 and she has been very active in different roles including, Treasurer and President, as well as hosting our Annual Garden Party on several occasions. She will be greatly missed and we would like to wish Ann and her husband lots of happiness in their new home. Next month our talk will be,’My Grandmother, a Suffragette’ by Chrissie Scott. Rae Stapleton
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Sudbury Ramblers Sunday 3rd February, Bentley, 5 mile circular walk, meet at Bentley Village Hall IP9 2DW, 10:30am start. Mark 01787 370640. Wednesday 6th February, Sicklesmere, 5 mile circular walk, meet at the Rushbrooke Arms, Car park IP30 0BU, 9am for a cooked breakfast before a 10:30am walk or option of brunch after the walk. Keith 01787 464972 Sunday 17th February, Ipswich, Christchurch Park, Waterfront and Holywells Park, walking boots not required and a coffee on the way round, meet at Westerfield Road entrance to Christchurch Park, Ipswich IP42UJ, 10:30am start. Philip 07854 179779. Details of all our walks can be found by searching www.sudburyramblers.org.uk
Are you struggling to think of a New Years resolution? Would you like to help support your local young people and community? Then look no further! The Porch Project is looking for new volunteers to join our vibrant and exciting team. Whether it be supporting our drop in sessions or helping out at one of our fantastic developmental programmes, it is sure to be lots of fun! Anything that you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Please do get in touch with either Kayleigh at youthworker2@porchproject.co.uk or Zach on youthworker3@porchproject.co.uk for more information about how you can get involved in helping your community.
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Hadleigh resident, Sylvia Martin, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list. She was nominated for the Award (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for public and political service. Sylvia, who lives in Raven Way, moved to Hadleigh 18months ago to live nearer one of her daughters who lives in Assington. Since moving to Hadleigh she has kept busy with the being Secretary to the Hadleigh Branch of the Conservative Association, a Member of the Executive Committee and being a member of two bridge clubs, but prior to living in Hadleigh life was a whole different pace. Previously, Sylvia lived in East Sussex, where her active community and political life included being Chairman of Wealdon District Council; EuroChairman, Sussex Area Management Executive; a District Councillor for eight years and Chairman of the Sussex Area Management Executive with responsibility for 16 Conservative Associations – and this leaves out dozens of other community focussed roles. Sylvia says: “I think my highlight was being Chairman of the Council for two years as I had the honour of representing the Council at many different events and meeting some very interesting people.” “I am really excited and honoured to be given this Award and very grateful to the people who nominated me. I am looking forward to the big day. I will be visiting Buckingham Palace with my three daughters as my guests, one is coming from Calgary, Canada and the other from Eastbourne, so I am sure it will be a splendid occasion.” I have known Sylvia Martin since she moved to Hadleigh and not only has she proved a kind and loyal friend, but she has enjoyed getting involved in many Hadleigh community activities. I wish her many congratulations. Sylvia adds: “I am looking forward to a long and happy future in Hadleigh.” Kathryn Grandon, Babergh District Councillor for Hadleigh South
Time for a change After years of training dressage, my passion for horses has died. They had become a chore – that was it, time for a change! But what to do? I am a 36 year old woman who had spent her life dedicated to horses. How do you find a new career having had such a specific skill set? I had always been interested in fixing things and managing the maintenance of my yard myself and I am good with people. I enjoyed going out of my way for my clients, giving them the ability to enjoy their horses to the max without having to do any of the daily grind. I am fit and certainly not put off by a bit of dirt or hardwork. I wanted a career that was going to be useful and portable. I also wanted to be able to give something back. A group of female plumbers ‘Stop Cocks’ organise water projects around the world, what an amazing opportunity to travel with purpose. So after a lot of time analysing my strengths and weaknesses, my interests and what I wanted from life my list was whittled down to plumbing or arboriculture…as much as I like trees, I chose plumbing. Getting into a trade is not that easy. I enrolled on a fast track domestic plumbing diploma. Going back to school was fantastic. I was learning with people my age, all of us changing careers. We were keen and enthusiastic. Once I passed my diploma I had to get experience. I knew from working with horses I was in for a lot of hard work, at times frustrating and possibly doing a lot of work for nothing but if that is what it takes, then so be it! I am lucky enough to have a network behind me. My parents have been very supportive and my friends are helping me in every way they can – in return for free plumbing of course. I have also met through plumbing some very special people who have backed me 100%. I met Rob Whiting through a friend and he has been incredible. He has taken time to teach me and without his knowledge and guidance I wouldn’t be where I am today. I take on jobs of my own that I know I can manage. My skills and abilities are galloping on every day. Rob is always there to help me so no client ever gets let down or a job done badly. I haven’t mentioned the fact that I am one of very few female plumbers because not once have my male contempories ever made it an issue. I worked on a construction site and ok when it came to finding the ladies toilets they were as flummoxed as I was but they were so supportive and enjoyed having a woman in the mix. Nevertheless we are different and we do bring different attributes to the trade. It is a daunting process making such huge changes but with determination, humility and support anything can be achieved. Telephone 07734 140 582 poppygrosch@gmail.com
The East Anglian Game & Country Fair 2019 The East Anglian Game & Country Fair will take place on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th April 2019 at the prestigious Euston Estate, near Thetford, by kind permission of The Duke and Duchess of Grafton. We welcome world class events and attractions to the show each year. Headlining the event this year are The Silver Stars Army Parachute Display Team, don’t miss this spectacular sight at the drop zone in the Main Arena with the beautiful backdrop of Euston Hall. Returning by popular demand are equestrian sensations The UK Horseboarding Team UK, The British Scurry & Trials Driving Championships, Harvey’s Heavy Horses and The Suffolk Hunt. Other main arena events include Ye Olde Redtail Falconry Display, who bring the ancient art of Falconry to the modern age, with a comprehensive and thrilling display, that is guaranteed to thrill audiences of all ages. Watch it, be amazed, and join in. World and European Casting Champion, Hywel Morgan will be entertaining crowds with a relaxed and humorous demo about the fascinating world of fly fishing. Alongside the Fishing4Schools team, Hywel will also offer ‘have a go’ fly tying and casting tuition and demos on the Black Bourne River. Don’t miss the 2019 Forestry Arena. The Thomas Carving Timber show will Showcase how lumberjacks ply their trade and the fun they have doing it – a new unique show. Watch Log Rolling in a tank of water with the aim to stay dry and upright on the log, Speed Carving, 15ft Gas Cannon, Axe Throwing and abseiling. See competitors climb the highest poles ever seen at the East Anglian Game & Country Fair. There will also be interactive workshop sessions for children in between performances. Also new to the 2019 Forestry Arena are Europe’s leading BMX stunt team Mobile Bike Events. With a selection of the world’s best riders performing a jaw-dropping stunt bonanza and backflips guaranteed! Join in and 'have a go' at a range of country activities from clay shooting with John Bidwell’s High Lodge instructors or enter the 40-bird reentry shooting competition for men, women and juniors. Fly fishing and Coarse fishing on the Black Bourne River, ferret racing and archery to paintballing and crossbows. Try the air rifle range, hold a bird of prey, enter your dog into the pet dog show, join in with your dog at the K9 Aqua Sports pool or gun dog scurry competitions and take a ride in a Landrover on the exciting off road 4x4 course. Children of all ages will be able to meet several animals, including alpacas and enjoy donkey rides. This year we are pleased to welcome back ‘Little Rovers’. Under supervision, adventurous youngsters can drive scaled Land Rovers around a mini ‘off-road’ course. You can also learn much more about the countryside by visiting some of our countryside organisation stands including BASC, British Deer Society, Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, National Organisation of Beaters, National Gamekeepers Organisation and many more. There are over 350 shopping stands with a wide variety of products from fashion and footwear to gun makers & fishing products. Children’s activities, food hall, craft and gift marquees and much more. Feast Norfolk and Andy Newman will be hosting our 2019 Game Fair Country Kitchen with a great line-up of cookery workshops and demonstrations taking place over the weekend. Award winning chef’s and suppliers from across Norfolk and Suffolk will be showcasing their signature dishes using seasonal, local produce. Have breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of the new street food pop-ups and stay on to enjoy the evening bar and live music. We are excited to announce Bill Downs will be performing at the show next year. Since appearing on The Voice UK in 2012, Bill has performed his show across the UK and Europe astounding audiences with his unique and exciting approach to his show. Bill also appeared on the X Factor in 2017 performing to a packed Wembley arena, where he received a standing ovation for his bootcamp performance that took him through to the 6-chair challenge. Ticket Information General Admission: Save up to 25% off when booking in advance. Advance discounted admission e-tickets are available now online at www.ukgamefair.co.uk or by calling the ticket hotline number 01263 735 828 Adult £15.00 Children (5-16yrs) £6.00 and Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £40, (offer valid until midday 22/04/19) No booking fee for online orders. Under 5's are Free and Car Parking is Free for all. On the gate prices: Adult £18.00, Children (5-16 Yrs) £7.00, Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £50, under 5's are Free and Free Car Parking for all. Membership tickets, gift packages, experience days and lunches are also available to book online at www.ukgamefair.co.uk or call 01263 735828 for more information
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Suffolk Bereavement Support A Chance To Hear It From One Of Our Members As group leaders our greatest satisfaction is the feedback we receive from our members and I know that some of you out there must be wondering what attending one of our groups is like. In the following one of our members explains how it felt to lose a loved and how the group helped: ‘Bereavement - a sense of loss, isolation. The incomprehension of others to the despair of facing a future that stretches away into an infinitesimal fog. No one to reach out to for help or understanding ‘How are you’ a kindly question delivered with the expectation of a positive reply. We rise to it with ‘I’m all right’. We are far from all right. Against expectation I found myself walking into Patrick’s Bereavement help group with no expectation of any real progress. The first impression was the total lack of formality and the kindly manner I was greeted by everyone present. No stress there then! About ten persons seated were chatting to each other in a relaxed and friendly manner. Enquiries for the welfare of other attendees were being made and during the following discussion conducted by Margaret each person present who wished to enter into the conversation was given the gentle help to do so, encouraged by the group, as well as its two leaders. Noticeably everyone eventually joined in because the atmosphere of support and understanding. This was a safe environment to open up the heart, each participant realising that their feelings were not strange or unusual but normal for an individual suffering the bereavement experience. This a chance to unburden those bottled up feelings with those present all of whom understood your experience. A presentation followed on a particular theme of the bereavement process was shown by Patrick and discussed. Those present were of all ages, grief has no boundaries of age or gender. I left the session feeling stronger intending to attend future sessions. Respect for my fellow travellers, a greater understanding of my own feelings and those of others around me, now better able to rationalise and cope, feeling more positive for the future’. If this blog is meaningful for you in connection with a bereavement, be it recent or further back in time then why not come and join a Suffolk Bereavement Support group? We are here to help! Our afternoon group is held in central Hadleigh on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 1.30pm-3.00pm and our Capel St. Mary group meets in the early evening on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 6.30pm-8.00pm. Each meeting finishes with refreshments and informal chat. We would love to hear from you if you would like to join us at any time. Please ring Margaret or Patrick: 0746 9201 337; 01206 299832; email: sbsg246@gmail.com www.suffolkbereavement.org.uk.
Nayland Horticultural Society Our Annual Spring Show will take place on Saturday 23rd March. Why not have a go at submitting an entry into one of the 18 classes? Bring your entries along to the Church Hall, Bear Street, Nayland, CO6 4HY between 8.15 and 9am for judging. The Show opens at 10am and there will be a raffle, cake stall and refreshments available as well as the wonderful colourful Spring flower exhibits! Entry forms are available on the website or speak to Trevor or Margaret Smy on 01206 262022. Good Luck! Our Spring Speaker is Hannah Powell from the Perrywood Garden Centre, Tiptree talking about the history of the business and their plans for the future development of their takeover of the Wyevale site near Sudbury. Exciting news for local gardeners! The talk starts at 7.30pm on Tuesday 26th March in the Church Hall, Nayland, CO6 4HY. Raffle and Refreshments available.
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The end of the regular season saw Hadleigh as champions of Eastern Counties Division 1 South with an impressive record of thirteen wins and only one loss. The Rams played their worst game of the season against a strong Bury side and could have no complaints about the heavy defeat. Hadleigh will now chase promotion with the leading teams from the other two Divisions. The first match of eight on February 9th is a home fixture against Newmarket. The benefit of winning their division is that the Rams will take nine points forward to the new league. (Colchester 3 by contrast will only carry forward one point by virtue of having lost twice to Hadleigh). The mid-season break gives the squad an opportunity to recuperate and work on several areas identified by coach Adam Miles as in need of improvement. This is an exciting time for the club which has benefitted hugely from the strength of our youth and minis sections. Over half the current first team squad is ‘home grown’. We do not rest on our laurels however and plans are already afoot to attract more players, sponsors, and supporters so that Hadleigh Rugby Club will go into its thirty fifth season ready to compete at all levels Any new or returning senior, youth or mini will be welcome at one of the friendliest clubs around. This is an exciting year for rugby with a fascinating Six Nations starting in February followed later in the year by the World Cup in Japan. Please visit our website at hadleighrfc.rfu.club for more information on how to get involved
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Well life at the bowling club rocks on. Our league teams are facing mixed fortunes with Weavers consolidated in second place in League 2 and in serious danger of promotion while Spinners are currently sitting at the bottom of League 1. Members are as socially busy as ever having celebrated with a Christmas supper and New Year’s Eve dinner at The Bell in Kersey. Monthly Sunday lunches carry on as usual and the next big event is the Valentines Dinner Dance which turns even hardened bowlers a shade romantic, albeit all too briefly for some spouses. Meanwhile Graham Jones has been appointed as the new Vice-Captain and Sheila Larwill has agreed to be the Mixed Team Captain. Doug Doust relentlessly continues to ensure the green will be in perfect condition for the new season in the Spring and has been given a lifetime honorary membership for his commitment to the club over many years.
The Arts Society – South Suffolk The Arts Society – South Suffolk offers an interesting and stimulating monthly lecture programme delivered by experts on all aspects of the Arts. Lectures take place at 2 p.m. at The Quay Theatre, Sudbury on the 3rd Tuesday each month (excepting July/August or December). Membership is £43 pa for 9 lectures and a quarterly Arts magazine plus the additional option of visiting Places of Interest during the year. To Join: Click on to our website www.tassouthsuffolk.org.uk, to find out more and to contact Membership Organiser, Pauline Cardwell. Or if preferred telephone 01787 228482 / email ninicardwell@live,co.uk OR COME ALONG & ENJOY A FREE TASTER SESSION with the Voucher below: VOUCHER to admit 1 person BEHIND THE WALLS: Creativity. Visions & Horrors in Renaissance Italian Convents Quay Theatre, Sudbury - Tuesday, 19th February at 2 pm In Italy, during the mid 16th century, daughters from respectable families without a dowry were considered unmarriageable and entered convents at puberty. Behind those walls a great deal went on, not just enforced incarceration & horror but space for creativity, art, scholarship, music and drama. As well as ecstatic union with a spiritual husband. Sarah Dunnant is novelist, broadcaster and critic. She has spent many years in radio and television. She has written 13 novels, taught Renaissance studies and is a visiting tutor on an MA Creative Writing Course at Oxford Brookes.
The John Peel Centre for Creative Arts, in partnership with the University of Suffolk, is thrilled to announce the winner of their poster competition From 28.01.2019 to 03.02.2019, the John Peel Centre (JPC) is taking part in Independent Venue Week (IVW) for the third year running. In 2018 taking part in IVW bought national profile to the JPC when BBC Radio 6 Music’s Steve Lemacq attended the emerge gig, which kicked of a jam-packed week of live music at the Stowmarket venue. emerge is one of the JPC’s flagship programmes which supports local musicians and provides a platform for local artists to perform live to an audience. In keeping with the ethos of the JPC, supporting emerging artists of all disciplines, JPC volunteer Steve Crooks approached University of Suffolk to run a competition for their Graphic Design students to design a poster for the events happening at the JPC during the high-profile week this year. The students were provided with a brief as they would in a professional setting and earlier this month Matthew Ranson was chosen as the winner and his poster is now out and about! Steve Crooks, Freelance Designer and John Peel Centre Volunteer said “It was great to be able to offer the students a chance to participate. It's crucial to their future prospects to have some commercial work in their portfolios when leaving university. It’s also very important to local bands to have designers who are prepared to get involved and help get the music out to a wider audience.” Nigel Ball, Course Leader, BA (Hons) Graphic Design at the University of Suffolk said “Knowing the important cultural and community work the John Peel Centre does, when we were approached to see if we could offer this competition to our students we jumped at the opportunity. The relationship between music and graphic design has a long history and that this is being actively supported by the John Peel Centre and Independent Venue Week, demonstrates that cultural collaboration is very much alive and kicking in 2019. Congratulations to Matt for his winning entry”. Sheila Ravenscroft, Patron and Director at the John Peel Centre said “We are absolutely delighted to provide opportunities that support emerging artists, Matts design is great and we are thrilled to have such fantastic and committed volunteers, such as Steve, to make this kind of thing possible.” Matthews poster will be out and about in Suffolk, highlighting all the great events happening at the JPC during IVW so keep an eye out for it, or find out more by visiting the JPC website at www.johnpeelcentre.com
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Suffolk Rockets Netball Club Suffolk Rockets Season started back after Christmas very quickly with a Suffolk Junior League Tournament on Sunday 6th January, the tournament was a mix of u14, u15 and u16 teams, due to lack of numbers the organisers decided to put all age groups into one group (7 in total), we entered an u14 (some girls u13) team, our girls did amazing and finished joint 2nd with Thetford u16, a huge achievement for our players. Our adult teams got straight back into the Colchester Adult League with some fantastic games in January, as they go into the second half of the season the change and improvements in their game is fantastic, all these ladies were 'Back to Netball' players and have come so far in such a short amount of time. For anyone thinking of coming back to Netball these ladies would tell you to 'just do it!' (Wednesdays 8-9.30pm hadleigh high School). On the 22nd December Suffolk Rockets set up a stand at Morrisons to promote the club and also many members of the club participated in bag packing, this was a fantastic day, we had so much interest in the club and we managed to raise enough money to buy more match skorts for our ever growing Junior Club, as well as money to buy equipment for our new Walking Netball Club. Thank you to everyone who supported us, we now have 60 junior members, 40 adult members and our walking netball club, Suffolk Rockets is based in Hadleigh and is supporting the whole community to get back into Netball. Our Walking Netball started in January and has been a great success, if you would like more information please visit our website, we will have sessions on the following dates from 9-10.30am at hadleigh high School indoor court £5 per session, just turn up! 9th February, 23rd February, 9th March, 23rd March, 6th April, 20th April www.suffolkrocketsnetballclub.weebly.com, suffolkrocketsnc@hotmail.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram
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Hadleigh Hares This time of year it’s all about Cross Country. Hadleigh Hares had 12 runners competing at the Suffolk Cross Country Championships held at Culford School near Bury St Edmunds on 6th January. First up was Isla Widdowson who had a great run to finish 3rd U11. John, Dan, Danny and Scott Caitlin Foster had a at the County Champs strong run in the U17 category and will now go on to represent Suffolk at the Inter County Championships in Loughborough. Our Women's team was depleted through injuries, but Rachel Bodsworth finished an excellent 7th place in her age category and Fiona Holland was 2nd V60 in her first race for Hadleigh. The men's team had a very good day. In form Paul Lacey and Karl Feagan both continued where they left off from last year with fine runs. Scott Ramsey, Dan Widdowson, Dan Preece and John Scaife all finished in the top 30 and secured Hadleigh men’s team their first ever podium position at these Championships. Scott (9th overall) continued his excellent form in the early build up to the London Marathon and will go onto represent Suffolk at the Inter Counties event. 13th January saw the fourth race in the North Essex and South Suffolk XC league at Suffolk Food Hall. Another strong performance gave our men first place on the day and our ladies second. That places the Hares at the top of Pool B going in to the next race at Hadleigh on 10th February. Hare XC runner of the day was Paul Lacey. Our juniors also had another great event and congratulations to Elizabeth Rigby for winning the prize for the best Junior Hare.
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Hadleigh
1 bedroom
£150,000
EPC Rating: D
Upper Layham
2 bedrooms
£215,000
EPC Rating: B
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3 bedrooms
£267,500
Hadleigh
2 bedrooms
EPC Rating: C
Hadleigh
2 bedrooms
£275,000
EPC Rating: D
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3 bedrooms
EPC Rating: C
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4 bedrooms
£400,000
£215,000
£365,000 EPC Rating: E
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3 bedrooms
£425,000
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4 bedrooms
£760,000
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£499,000
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4 bedrooms
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