Hadleigh Community News, April 2026

‘Come into the Garden, Maud’ - Easter exhibition details

The art exhibition ‘Come into the Garden Maud’ opens this Easter at Hadleigh Old School. The show promises the largest ever display of work by Joan ‘Maudie’ Warburton (1920-1996). A selection of work is displayed in our centrefold in this publication.

visitors to the gallery. The show continues daily 10am to 4pm until Sunday 19th April, (open every Wed to Sun, closed each Mon/Tues). Tickets on the door £7 entry fee including booklet: visitors are welcome to return multiple times and there will be a mid-show refresh from 15th19th April. Many works stay on show for the entire duration.

Pictures have been loaned from many private collections, museums, and galleries. There will be a selection of works for sale in person, and via www.comeintothegardenmaud.com

The paintings will be displayed in themed areas to demonstrate how Maudie developed her style and had many successful strings to her bow. For example: early portraiture in pen & ink of her fellow student at the East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing Lucian Freud; our garden room becomes a jungle to showcase tigers and exotic succulents; ‘At Home’ invites you to rest a while on the chaise lounge

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and enjoy delicate work in pastel. Our mid-20th Century kitchen becomes a space to celebrate illustrative work commissioned by cooks Elizabeth David and, Robert Carrier of Hintlesham Hall. There is a large free car park located next to the Iron Bridge IP7 6BY. Hadleigh Old School entrance is on Bridge Street, just before the turn for the High Street.

and look forward to welcoming you to the show.

Later this year, on 15th May 2026 Hadleigh Old School hosts a –tickets are now on sale at the Adnams shop on the High Street. Cheers!

School Council unveils new county sports kit

The School Council are proud to present our new school sports teams kit, which will be worn to festivals and events around the County!

Easter is a good time to get things in order

As Easter approaches, the season of renewal and fresh beginnings is a perfect reminder to take a little time for yourself and get important matters in order. Whether it’s reviewing your will, checking paperwork, or sorting out family or property matters, a short conversation with a legal professional can give peace of mind

Our Hadleigh pop-up clinics are here to make that easier. Running way to speak to an experienced solicitor without needing to travel. Each session includes a free 30-minute consultation, giving you space to ask questions, explore options, and plan next steps in a friendly, approachable setting.

Easter is often a time when families come together, which makes it an ideal moment to think about planning ahead. Having upto-date wills, powers of attorney, or clear guidance on family or property matters can remove uncertainty and ensure your wishes are understood by those closest to you. The clinics can also help with employment questions, disputes, and retrieving deeds or

The Tuesday clinics run with booked appointments in the morning, with the last slot at 12.30pm, and drop-in sessions from 1pm onwards. Friday clinics are available by appointment only from 10am to 4pm. Please note that the clinics will be closed for the Easter holiday on Friday 3rd April.

Whether you want to plan ahead, tidy up paperwork, or simply check your options, our team in Hadleigh is here to provide straightforward advice and support.

To book a free 30-minute appointment or for more details about the pop-up clinics, please get in touch on 01473 219282 or email mail@bates-wells.co.uk www.bates-wells.co.uk

New book about Marilyn Monroe includes a chapter by local writer.

Hadleigh-based writer James Clarke has contributed a chapter to a new book that

Encounters with Marilyn Monroe. It is being published by Aurora Metro books on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Monroe.

“Having the opportunity to write about someone as meaningful to audiences as Monroe has been really rewarding.” James

James’s chapter in the book focuses

a beautifully made, very melancholy

James has had his writing about movies published since 2001. His Bond:

The Cinema of James Cameron Rough Guide to Film

had the opportunity to do so.”

Looking ahead, in addition to other writing projects, James is months for WEA online and at Cinema City in Norwich. James is on Instagram @ Jameswriter72

Hadleigh Business Centre

We are raising funds for our Christmas 2026 Blythswood Care Shoebox Appeal.

those in need in Kosovo.

Book your table with Hilary on 01473 822208

performance since 2009. Join us for a summer evening of English choral gems, hand-picked from our ambitious and wide-ranging concert repertoire, and performed in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh.

London Concert Choir, one of London’s most versatile choirs, is

theatre. Under the leadership of conductor Mark Forkgen, the leading orchestras and solo performers.

Mayors Diary

Hello everyone.

Helen Collins at the Memories Café invited me along to enjoy an afternoon with them, along with special guests, the Hadleigh Ukulele Band. Helen and her many volunteers do an amazing job, and it was evident how much friendship is enjoyed each Thursday. There was laughter, chatter, quizzes, bingo as well as a hearty lunch. Did I forget to mention dancing.

Band playing shoe tapping tunes.

I was amazed to learn that Hollywood in Hadleigh is 20 years old this year. I cant believe it was 2016 when our local picture house opened the doors. I was delighted to be asked to come and celebrate with everyone and enjoy Downton Abbey.

Like many of you, I have attended most months and seen some the interval where, depending on my mood, or the kind of day I had, I could enjoy a choc ice or cup of tea and biscuit. What is always welcome is the chat and catch up with old and new friends.

taken of the live theatre production, you get engrossed straightaway. all enjoy them.

I went along to the Paint & Plonk event held at St Mary’s Church. My just stopped while you focused. The artist, Trudy, was very patient

We held a Civic Service in Hadleigh on 8th March, and a number of Mayors and Chairs came along to help us celebrate. It was really humbling to see so many people supporting us in Hadleigh. Hadleigh Town Council has worked very hard to put us on the map as it were and to promote the work we all do. We live in an exceptional town and thanks must go to all the people who contribute to the positive vibe and welcome we extend to all. A particular thank you to Jackie the Assistant Town Clerk and two members of the Youth Council, Shardae and Josh who have supported me in my role as Mayor this year and worked very hard at the Civic service helping Jackie with the refreshments and chatting to everyone.

The Mayors charity this year is the Men’s Shed and Bill a Men’s Shed member spoke so well about the importance of our Men’s Shed in Hadleigh.

I chose the Hadleigh Men’s Shed as the Mayor’s Charity this year because of the invaluable role it plays in supporting wellbeing, connection, and community spirit in our Town. At events last year, and how much it matters to those who attend. The group contributes to reducing isolation and creating a welcoming place for people to share skills, friendship, and purpose.

Hadleigh thrives because of the people who give their time, enthusiasm, and compassion to make this such an exceptional place to live. The Men’s Shed is a shining example of that spirit — fostering a space where everyone is valued. Choosing them as the Mayor’s Charity is a way to recognise this work and help ensure it continues to grow and support even more residents.

I wish more people could see what good is done by people in Hadleigh, silently and without fuss and noise and yet in this quiet no nonsense way – the biggest impact is made. Take care of yourselves and each other. Sue

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The many joys of companionship care

As the days grow longer and the sun begins to grace us more generously, there’s a gentle sense of renewal in the air. Gardens bloom, birds sing a little louder, and there’s an undeniable pull to step outside and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Yet, for many, these moments can feel just out of reach when loved ones are unavailable or daily life becomes a touch too quiet. This is where the warmth of companionship care truly shines.

Companionship care is not simply about support—it’s about shared moments. It’s the delight of conversation over a perfectly brewed cup of tea, a cheerful stroll through leafy lanes, or a leisurely outing to a favourite spot. It brings back that sense of togetherness, turning ordinary days into something rather lovely.

In our charming village settings and peaceful green surroundings, where life moves at a more thoughtful pace, companionship care ensures no one feels left behind. From local fairs and garden gatherings to church services or a relaxed lunch out, having a outings become something to look forward to—easy, enjoyable,

And with the sun making its welcome return, there’s truly no reason to miss out. If family or friends are tied up, companionship care

seasonal events, social occasions that make life so rich or simply take a walk to feel the air !

Of course, it’s not only about outings. It’s the everyday cheer that matters just as much. A companion can help with light errands, accompany you to appointments, or simply share in good conversation and a few smiles along the way. These small, consistent interactions bring a sense of comfort, connection, and joy.

What makes companionship care so special is its gentle approach. It supports independence while adding a little sparkle to daily life. It is thoughtful, respectful, and perfectly suited to those who appreciate a certain ease and quality in how they live.

At its heart, companionship care is about enjoying life fully. It’s about making the most of sunny days, pleasant company, and the little moments that make each day brighter.

So as the sunshine returns and the world feels just that bit more inviting, don’t hold back. With the right companion by your side, simple joy.

Churches together in Hadleigh Praying for Hadleigh

We are are committed to praying for every street in Hadleigh over the course of each year. During April we will be praying for the following streets:

5 April, Boswell Lane, Redhill Close, Freeman Close.

12 April, Aldham Road, The Square, The Terrace, Monastery Close.

19 April, Angel Street, Bell Mews.

26 April, Long Bessels, Joseph Close, Threadneedle Street, Weavers Close.

If you know people who live in these streets, we would be very pleased if you also would pray for them. If you live on one of the streets being covered during a particular week and would welcome prayer, please get in touch.

Hadleigh Baptist Church pastorchristodd@hadleighbaptist.org.uk

Hadleigh URC Barbara Robinson 828352 barobi1506@gmail.com

St Joseph’s RC Church Anna McCrae 823041 annamccrae@btinternet.com

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

Hadleigh Society

Popular speaker, Horry Parsons, returns to the Hadleigh Society with his talk, “Even More Stories from the Tower”. As team leader and project manager with overall responsibility for the completion of the Millennium Tower at St Edmundsbury Cathedral, he has many stories about the design and build of the monumental project. Anecdotes include ensuring that during a site visit by the patron, the then Prince of Wales (now King Charles III), had the correct size hard hat!

Most of the stone was Lincolnshire limestone and easy manoeuvring a ¾ tonne piece of stone hanging on a pin while complying with health and safety regulations.”

8pm Wednesday 6th May, Hadleigh Guildroom, churchyard entrance. Visitors £3, Members free.

400 Hugs Given So Far

Each hug is a carefully knitted or crocheted the charity Project Linus UK. A lion’s share of the total, distributed this year, came from local knitters beavering away at home on colourful, expertly knitted creations in a variety of sizes. This time the appreciative recipients were Survivors in Transition, Pitstop, Ipswich Family Bank Support and

The need for ‘hugs’ continues with the latest requests coming from two Neonatal units, a baby bank and a youth club who need 100 blankets or quilts for their Christmas ’26 ‘Stay Warm’ project. New knitters or quilters are always welcome to join our creative, industrious group. I have needles, wool and patterns if you need any of those to get started.

Please contact me Jan Devey deveys@btinternet.com 07881 798 999 01473 827 091.

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Stunning jewellery, scarves, bags, purses & clothing. All at affordable prices.

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Kersey Mill, Stone Street IP7 6DP Open Mon-Sat 10am to 4.00pm

Summer has arrived at Kersey Mill – come explore what’s new

We have been extremely busy receiving fabulous new lines of summer stock. Our new pieces consist of gorgeous printed dresses, linen and cotton tops, trousers and skirts as well as a vast number of accessories.

Our Lunar trainers have been such a success that we have decided to stock the lovely leather Lunar summer sandals. These feature a cushioned sole for comfort, easily adjustable straps and a slight wedge. Available in metallic gold or white in sizes uk3-uk8. Proving popular for another year with our customers is the washed linen clothing. The stand out piece is the button wide leg trousers. These feature an elasticated waist, pockets and mother of pearl buttons going down one leg. A true style statement that will be worn over and over again. These are perfect for the warmer weather, being made from 50% cotton and 50% linen they drape beautifully and are breathable. Available in 6 colours.

I am loving our new fairtrade beaded purses. I can’t quite decide if I like the watermelon, lemon or papaya most. The work and detail on these purses is exquisite, and sure to bring some cheer to your day. We hope to see you at DRIVE IT DAY! Returning for another year is the popular event where Kersey Mill turns into a classic car extravaganza. We will be open on the day along with the other shops and cafe on site. The mill and gardens will also be open for all to look around. Sunday 26th April 10am-4pm. Free entry. (£5 for parking and all proceeds donated to the Friends Of Kersey Mill/ Restoration Fund) www.zoronline.com zoronline.sales@gmail.com

Open Mon-Sat 10am to 4.00pm

Check Out our new website

Hadleigh Men’s Shed is continuing to go from strength to strength and an exciting new chapter has just begun with the launch of its brand-new website. The site has been created to showcase the fantastic work the group is doing in the community, while also helping to attract new members, supporters and partners who want to be part of something truly meaningful.

At its heart, Hadleigh Men’s Shed is about connection, purpose and wellbeing. It provides a welcoming space where men can come together, share skills, enjoy practical activities and support one another in a friendly, inclusive environment.

Now, with the new website, it’s easier than ever to learn more, get involved and stay up to date with the group’s progress. Looking ahead, the Shed has an ambitious and inspiring goal: to secure a permanent home within the town and build a fully equipped woodworking workshop. This new space will allow

and become a thriving hub of creativity and community spirit. The trustees are working hard behind the scenes to secure funding and wider support, but community backing will be vital to bringing this vision to life. Whether through joining, volunteering, donating, or simply spreading the word, everyone can play a part.

how you can get involved. If you’d like to support the project or learn more, please get in touch via the website at www.hadleighmensshed.co.uk

Rotary Review

Christmas Collections

During the past few weeks the Club has begun to distribute the monies collected at Christmas and the following

Elderly Peoples Welfare Committee, Hadleigh High School Charitable trust, St Elizabeth Hospice, East Anglian

Rescue Service. The remainder of the funds will be given out as required during the rest of the year.

photo shows Keith Marsland from the Sea Scouts and Chloe Lock From St Elizabeth Hospice with President Sue Clark [Centre].

Rotay Facts:

Here are 10 facts about Rotary which may interest you:

•Founded in February 1905 by Paul Harris, a Chicago lawyer.

•Became international in 1912 with founding of clubs in Winnipeg, Dublin, Belfast and London.

•1914 British association of Rotary Clubs formed.

•1917 A Rotary Charity was started and became The Rotary Foundation in 1928 – now one of the largest charities in the world.

•1945 49 Rotarians helped to draft the UN Charter.

•During 1960s and 70s many youth projects were set up to enable staying with Rotarians, Group Exchanges to visit businesses and courses, Rotaract Clubs teaching Rotary principles to young people.

•1979 Rotary became involved in the start of a campaign to eradicate polio from the world and this continues to this day with great success. In 1988 World Health Organisation came on board as did Governments around the world. At the start there were 350,000 cases per annum in 125 countries – last year 41 cases in 2 countries 99% reduction and only Afghanistan & Pakistan to clear.

•1989 Women were admitted to Rotary worldwide.

•2016 Clubs were given much more autonomy with permission to decide format, dates and times of meetings etc to suit members.

•There are now over 1.2 million members in 45000 Clubs around the world in most countries.

As a member you are welcome at any one of these. Club News: The main aim this year is to increase membership and further news about this will appear soon but meanwhile if you would like to know more about your local club please check us out on Facebook, visit our website Rotary Club of Hadleigh or contact David on 01473827226 to attend one of

about Rotary international have a look at our magazine.rotarygbi.org.

HADLEIGH WIVES GROUP SUMMER PROGRAMME 2026

All meetings start at 7.30pm in the Seminar room bbove the library unless otherwise stated

9 April 2026

Social – Hadleigh Wives Group Through the Ages 23 April 2026

Chair Yoga with Linda 14 May 2026

The Longest Yarn – Knitted & Crocheted Project telling story of war – Talk by Jane Elsdon, Contributor 28 May 2026

6.30pm – Visit to Colin’s Garden, 8 High Street

Refreshments Provided. NOTE: No toilet facilities available 11 June 2026

Felixstowe & Offshore Radio – Audio Visual Presentation 25 June 2026

Social & Raffle – Board Games 9 July 2026

Visit to Melford Hall (details to be advised) 23 July 2026

Fish and Chip Evening£1 donation to Fisherman’s Mission

Guests are always welcome for a charge of £2

HADLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL

Full Council Meeting

Thursday 19 February 2026 at 7pm held in The Guild Room at Hadleigh Town Hall, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 5DN

Minutes

Present Councillors Allan, Bayliss, Beggerow, Bygate, Francis, Howlett, Monks (Chair), Roberts, Saiyed and Shearly-Sanders. In Attendance Town Clerk, 3 members of the public, 1 via Zoom. Welcome The Chair welcomed everyone and advised that the broadcast the meeting, when the press and public are not lawfully excluded. Any member of the public who attends the meeting is advised that the Town Council cannot control 3rd party recording. The Town Council will record the meeting. The Chair welcomed Councillor Francis and Roberts to the Town Council.

A Councillor objected to being recorded by another Councillor during the meeting.

Apologies of Absence Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Gower, Loftus, Minns, Taylor and County Councillor Fraser.

Approval of Absence Proposed by Councillor Howlett, seconded by Councillor Beggerow the absences of Councillors Gower, Loftus, Minns and Taylor were approved.

Vote = 5 For, 2 Against, 3 Abstain

Declarations of Interest Councillor Saiyed and Shearly-Sanders declared a non-registrable interest in HTC25.327 and HTC25.328 as they are both members of HEAT.

Councillor Allan declared a non-registrable interest in HTC25.327 and HTC25.328 as she is a supporter of HEAT.

Dispensations There was no consideration of requests for dispensations.

Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Bayliss the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 15th January 2026 were approved subject to removal of the word Committee from HTC25.289

Vote = 7 For, 0 Against, 3 Abstain

Council were noted.

Councillor Dowling spoke about the LIDL planning application and the County Council elections in May 2026.

Public Forum A member of the public spoke about the pavilion and lack of toilets for hirers of the tennis courts.

Finance Proposed by Councillor Howlett, seconded by Councillor Beggerow the schedule of invoices was noted and payments over £5,000 that have not previously been agreed were approved. In alignment with the adopted Financial Regulations, all payments under £1,000 are approved by the RFO, as are items between £1,000 and £5,000 with clearance of the Chairman of the Council or Chairman of the appropriate committee.

Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Internal Audit – Annual Review Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Bayliss the Annual Review of agreed.

Vote = 9 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstain Internal Audit – Appointment Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Howlett the appointment of SALC as Internal Auditor for 25/26 at a cost of £713.00 + VAT plus mileage costs as per the letter of engagement was agreed.

Vote = 6 For, 0 Against, 4 Abstain

Proposed by Councillor Howlett, seconded by Councillor Beggerow the revised agreed.

Vote = 9 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstain

Proposed by Councillor Shearly-Sanders, seconded by Councillor Bygate it was agreed that Councillor Beggerow and Allan would be part of the interview

Town Clerk.

Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Proposed by Councillor Howlett, seconded by Councillor Allan it was agreed due to new responsibilities that the Assistant Clerk will receive a one spinal column point increase.

Vote = 9 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstain.

Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Allan it was agreed due to new responsibilities that the Community Ranger will receive a one spinal column point increase.

Vote = 9 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstain.

Proposed by

Councillor Howlett, seconded by Councillor Beggerow it was agreed due to new responsibilities that the Receptionist to Administrator will receive a two spinal column point increase.

Vote = 9 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstain

Councillor Saiyed and Shearly-Sanders left the room at 8.03 pm

Grant Evaluation – HEAT The Grant Evaluation form from HEAT NetZero was noted.

Grant Evaluation – HEAT The Grant Evaluation form from HEAT River Brett Group was noted.

Councillor Saiyed and Shearly-Sanders returned to the room at 8.04pm.

Absence Approval Policy Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Saiyed the revised Absence Approval Policy was agreed.

A recorded vote was requested.

Vote = 9 For (Councillors Allan, Bayliss, Beggerow, Bygate, Francis, Howlett, Roberts, Saiyed and Shearly-Sanders, 0 Against, 1 Abstain (Councillor Monks)

Annual Town Meeting Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Bayliss it was agreed that the Annual Town Meeting would be held on Monday 27th April 2026.

Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Future Meetings The next scheduled meeting will be on Thursday 19th March 2026.

Close of Meeting The meeting closed at 8.28 pm.

Hadleigh Town Council Mayor’s Award

The Annual Mayor’s Award recognises individuals and community groups of Hadleigh who have made an outstanding contribution to the community in the last year.

Please email assistant@hadleightowncouncil.gov.uk or write to Assistant Clerk, Hadleigh Town Council, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 5DN with the name and address of your nominated person and the reason you are nominating them.

The award will be presented at the Annual Town Meeting held on Monday 27th April 2026.

Something’s happening, isn’t it? Lots of things we take for granted seem under threat from events taking place in other parts of the world. So what could be more topical than a ‘Deep HEAT’ workshop on Although we planned it months ago it turned out to be highly topical. About 40 people turned up to think about what would happen if our power Spain and Portugal last year.

What would still work? And for how long? In Spain 35,000 people were trapped on trains that simply stopped dead in the middle of nowhere.

After an hour the internet and almost all mobile phones went dead. What else would fail? Credit card and mobile payments for sure. And what about sewage? And water?

Whether caused by system breakdown, cyber attack or a solar storm, everyone agreed that it was good to think through how we could be better prepared for this kind of event.

We came up with a list of things that every household should have in store like matches, solar or wind-up lamps, camping stoves; rice, pasta and tinned food are fairly cheap and long lasting. Others were less obvious. How can you know what’s going on if the internet, TV and DAB radio have all failed? (Answer get a windup FM/AM radio).

about all the people in our care homes? What will our pets need? And of course to even think about all this you need a bit of money and some headspace. It’s easy to end up like Private Fraser in Dad’s Army but I think everyone agreed that it would be even worse to be Ollie the Ostrich with your head in the sand screaming

Hopefully it never will happen here – but it’s worth giving this some thought. So take a look on the HEAT website for the list of things it might be worth stocking up on.

We will follow up this article with some thoughts and ideas on how we could respond as a community, so watch this space. Oh, and don’t forget our next public meeting on the much more soothing topic of hedge laying by the author and professional hedge layer Richard Negus on April 9th 7.30pm at the Baptist Church.

Open Call for creatives

A Celebration of Angels at St Mary's Church, Hadleigh 29 -31 May. An exhibition inviting all creatives to show their interpretation of

Delivery to the church 3-7pm on Wednesday 27 May.

Please can all 2D work be framed for hanging or mounted and

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HADLEIGH ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

will be held at St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Hadleigh on MONDAY 27th April 2026 at 7.00 pm

All residents are most welcome to attend this open meeting. It is your chance to raise an issue regarding the town, about things you would like to see done in the town, done better or not done at all.

If you wish to have an issue relating to the town discussed at the meeting, please contact the Town that your item can be included on the Agenda. (assistant@hadleightowncouncil.gov.uk

Councillor Sue Monks, Town Mayor

Hadleigh Physiotherapy have some exciting news to share...

We’re delighted to welcome two new practitioners to our team at Hadleigh Physiotherapy Ltd.

Phillipa joins us as a physiotherapist. She has a strong interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation with a passion for helping people to recovery, performance and injury prevention.

We’re also pleased to welcome Lucy, a sports massage therapist. Lucy focuses on relieving muscular tension, improving mobility and supporting recovery from training or everyday physical demands. Her treatments are tailored to each individual, helping clients move more comfortably and feel at their best. Lucy will be working out of Hadleigh on a Friday.

We’re excited to have Phillipa and Lucy join the practice and look forward to the skills, knowledge and care they will bring to our patients.

Hadleigh Library News

February half-term made for a very busy week in the library. It was wonderful to see so many children visit and enjoy the midweek craft session. Inspired by The

lots of rockets and space themed creations were made and fun was had by all! A huge thank you to our wonderful library volunteer Alison for all her hard work!

We’ll be holding another craft event during the Easter break on Wednesday 8 April from 10:30am –12:30pm, when we’ll be continuing to support the National Year of Reading with the theme ‘Springing into Reading’. You may have already spotted some colourful book displays in the library – come and have a browse and pick up a book to read in the Spring the sunshine. Look out for more details about the craft session in the library and on the Hadleigh Library Facebook page.

Her current book The Munitionettes, is now available from the library. This is a free event which will be held in the Seminar Suite 10:15am – 12:15pm.

On Wednesday 29th April, author Sandra Gold-Wood will be delivering a book talk. ‘Forgotten is about the women munition workers of WW1 and WW2, the conditions they worked in, the dangers, and how they contributed to changes in society.

Gardening News launches as independent voice for the UK’s gardening community

A new independent platform News, has launched with a clear of gardening across the United Kingdom - from suburban back gardens and allotments to public parks, specialist nurseries and the wider horticultural trade.

Gardening News brings together the stories, trends and developments shaping modern gardening. The platform covers a broad cross-section of topics including new product launches, seasonal advice tailored to British weather patterns, industry major events, and the individuals who drive the sector forward. As interest in gardening continues to grow nationwide - fuelled by lifestyle changes, environmental awareness and a renewed appreciation for outdoor spaces - the need for reliable, balanced reporting has never been greater. Gardening News aims to meet that need.

seasoned allotment holders cultivating heritage vegetables, professional landscapers managing commercial schemes, and rural gardeners stewarding larger plots. It also recognises the vital role played by garden centres, independent nurseries, community projects and public green spaces across England, Scotland, Wales

and Northern Ireland.

Sustainability sits at the heart of the editorial agenda. With growing public awareness around peat-free compost, water conservation during increasingly dry summers, wildlife-friendly planting schemes, and the environmental footprint of garden materials, Gardening News gives thoughtful and measured attention to practices that support biodiversity, soil health and long-term ecosystem resilience.

Rather than prescribing rules, the platform focuses on sharing credible information, practical case studies and emerging ideas. From examining the implications of DEFRA policy decisions to highlighting innovative approaches showcased at events such as the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Gardening News seeks to inform rather than instruct. The goal is simple: to empower gardeners to wider environment.

The publication also tracks developments within the UK horticultural

nationwide. Coverage includes supply chain challenges, plant health regulations, retail trends, and the evolution of British-grown stock, ensuring readers understand how national and global shifts

Above all, Gardening News celebrates the joy of gardening. Whether it’s the return of pollinators to a rewilded corner, the success of a community orchard, or the simple pleasure of a welltended border, the platform recognises that gardening is both

By combining timely reporting with responsible journalism, Gardening News positions itself as a trusted resource for those who care about how and why we garden in the UK today - and how our choices will shape greener landscapes for generations to come.

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DISCOVER OUR EMPORIUM OF LOVELINESS!

Well folks, following a wet March with spells of snow up north and glorious sunshine in parts, spring is surely in the air. And what a month it has been, with Maduro kidnapped, a few Ayatollahs missing, from its main mast.

The Cock Inn

Hadleigh Suffolk

Meanwhile, back at the pub, we are busy getting the outside cleaned up, organising the external seating, and keenly awaiting some nice sunshine, even though it may well be a tad fresh. Last year we had a great spring, if you recall, so let’s hope this year is similar.

We have some great cask ales in stock and on the way, with

a Mole Trap, a Ploughman’s, a Black Adder, or even a Silver Adder for that matter. All delicious and keenly priced. Long Melford-

Ale. There will also be a guest appearance of Chevallier’s Yugen globally, we thought it wise to order some of Shepherd Neame’s

We’ve lots of live music through April too, with the fantastic Three Steps to Heaven entertaining us on Sunday 5th from 3pm, and the delightful Ellie Rose making her debut on Sunday 19th from 3pm

Sister lead singer Debbie and co. (including keyboard and sax) will take us down memory lane, beware! A date for the diary too: we host The Cock Inn Beer and Cider Festival from 1st–4th May, with over 20 ales and ciders. The Preservatives perform on 2nd May, followed by the interesting Tea Ladies on Sunday 3rd May. A good times await all.

déjà vu! Will Ipswich get promoted? At the time of writing, they are third, on the same points as Millwall, just two points behind games with us on the giant screen. The Premier League looks

if not already concluded beforehand, as the Gunners take on Man City at 4.30pm. Wolves are down, probably Burnley too, but who’s joining them? Will West Ham escape? Could Spurs have the best stadium in the Championship? An interesting time, folks.

competitions, including the Champions League, Europa League, legs take place 6th–8th April, with second legs on 13th–15th. Semi-

Talking sport, we can’t leave out the recent Six Nations rugby tournament. What a great advert for rugby! No team went unbeaten, and France won through by beating England with into their Guinness. Wales, who started the tournament as to both Ireland and Scotland. With the 2027 World Cup only Motorheads will be disappointed with the cancellation of both F1 Grands Prix this month. Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have called

rescheduled, meaning the season will be two races short. Golfers can watch The Masters live from Augusta, USA, commencing on 9th April and screened daily in the bar from 2pm.

were runners-up, followed by Dawsey’s Jets. The two other Cock

the start of the Summer League. Don’t forget it’s Finals Night at the

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Hadleigh British Legion on Monday 27th April from 7.30pm. Did you know that the Dixon Dart League has been running for over 90 years? Amazing!

something going on. Through April, you can catch Buskers on the 7th, our Charity Quiz night on the 14th, and Open Mic with Jax on Tuesday 21st. All start at 8pm, are free to join, and all are welcome. On Tuesday 28th, it’s Free Pool. Every Wednesday, Melvin Tilbury

the board. It’s great fun, so come along and try it!

Don’t forget our Early Bird prices from noon until 6pm weekdays. And if you’re the spiritual type, why not treat yourself to our can make it a double for only £2 extra.

Please drink often but responsibly, folks, and make sure you

The Hadleigh Historian

Issue 93 (April – May 2026)

Much building work went on in Hadleigh during the mid-19th century starting with Queen Street in 1838 and moving on to housing developments encouraged

Society on Gallows Hill in 1853 and four years later at New Cut.

Free Site Visits and Full

in the main streets and also extended them. Non-conformist communities were meeting in former domestic dwellings unable to accommodate their growing congregations so new purpose-built places of worship were erected by Baptists in 1830, Independents (now United Reformed Church) in 1832 and Methodists in 1848 (closed 1979).

Encouraged by the coming of the railway in 1847, the number of red-brick malthouses greatly increased. The work of will be told as a series in this and the next two issues. He worked on six

spotlight are Hadleigh Junction Railway with stations at Capel St Mary, Raydon and Hadleigh and the National School for Boys and Teacher’s House in Bridge Street. Having related the biography of Louisa Dickinson in Issue 85, Jane Richardson now tells of another Hadleigh character: Alice Hettie Spooner (1897-1998) of No. 36 Angel Street’.

On the back cover is a wonderful picture of Theophilus Spooner’s cycle shop at that address, which shows Alice as a girl at the front

town, where she attended the United Reformed Church. During the 18th and 19th centuries, parish registers throughout the country recorded the popularity of the names of three Hebrew would attempt to use the names in three consecutive generations, as father and two sons or as three children in the same generation. One such family with strong links to Hadleigh were the Seamans. In ‘Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and Robert of the George Inn’, the story is told of Abednego, as ‘mine host’ at the George in High Street and how he ended his days in the Benton Street Alms Houses, where he told a visitor that he had ‘children well-to-do in the world’, who were Meshach and Shadrach.

It was a recent talk about ghosts at the Hadleigh Society that reminded me of a telephone call I received many years ago about whether there had been any reports of hauntings at the White Hart. tells of a mystery man, who committed suicide there in 1828 and whose body was ordered to be interred without the rites of Christian burial. Any connection? Issue 93 is now available price £4 in Hadleigh High Street at The Idler Bookshop No 37 and Keith Avis Printers No68 (rear), and at Hollow Trees Farm Shop in Semer.

A one year subscription (6 issues and postage) costs £32 from IP77BG (01449 740673)

Discover Bowling this April

The summer season is starting again and bowlers are dusting of If you’d like to see if you’d enjoy it, please come along to our Open Days over the weekend of 25 & 26 April where experienced players will gently show you the ropes and you can try it out. Just turn up of casual bowling and free tuition to help you get started. You’ll lot of members like to play in various teams and competitions both external and internal - as well as practising of course, they also have to spend time working on the excuses they’ll be rolling creative ones.) Some members just want to turn up and play for fun and there are roll-ups across the week which are very popular, and social events across the year. If you can’t make the Open Days, you can always arrange a convenient time by phoning Peter Miller on 07789 764941. www.hadleighbowlingclub.com email hadbowls@gmail.com

Hadleigh Bowling Club

MYTH: Only older people play bowls.

FACT: Bowls is for all age groups – Last year’s World Indoor Ladies Champion started playing in

Our County has a number of young players (some under 18) representing England at International level. Come and join in the fun! Just turn up on the day wearing flat soled shoes and give it a go – we provide free coaching and equipment. What have you got to lose? For more information contact Bob Fletcher, Club Captain on 07866 769668 or Sue Saunders, Vice Club Captain on 01473 829034

A Warming Hadleigh Music Night

Review by Robert Carr

On yet another rainy evening, the welcoming ‘Hadleigh Folk and Acoustic Music Nights’ refuge. I’d been looking forward to this particular club gig for weeks, and it proved every bit as rewarding as I’d hoped.

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The Andy Smythe Trio drew on the Atlantic. With Andy switching between acoustic guitar and piano,

proved polished, engaging and at ease with the appreciative crowd. Most of the set was made up of Andy’s own material, supplemented by a handful of well-judged covers. His assured delivery highlighted lyrics that were emotionally direct and shaped by a wide mix of musical traditions.

but echoes of The Beatles, The Waterboys and Rufus Wainwright

As with most gigs, picking out individual highlights isn’t easy, but the opener Hard To Be Human made a strong case for itself. Swinging and immediately engaging, it set the tone for the night and could easily pass as the trio’s calling card.

Another strong example of Andy’s songwriting came with the Sweet England, inspired by the rural landscape where he grew up.

His classically trained four-octave voice was put to striking use on Changing Seasons, where he delivered his concerns about global Emergency, one of the more unusual pieces, also stood out as a distinctive and memorable moment.

Played with real depth and feeling, the modern spiritual anthems Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) and (John Lennon) carried a strong emotional charge, prompting gentle audience participation, adding to the evening’s communal atmosphere.

The trio closed with a rousing take on Woody Guthrie’s

too aware of the uncertainties of the present moment.

reminder that, as in the classical repertoire, in the right hands, it is a wonderful instrument.

On his impressive Fender Precision bass, the understated Les Elvin supplied a melodic, steady backbone throughout. His experienced playing anchored the trio, and his harmony vocals blended seamlessly with Andy’s lead.

Andy Smythe

Andy Smythe Trio

Supporting act Jeremy Harmer delivered a thoughtful set of original songs, accompanying himself on guitar and weaving in stories from his own life with an easy, engaging manner.

There was more than a hint of the 1960s American protest tradition in his style. Nowhere was that clearer than in the poignant We Carry On.

companionship and the simple determination to keep going — a sentiment that felt especially resonant.

Jeremy, a gentle and sincere presence on stage, had braved the grim Friday-night weather along the A14 to share his songs. I was glad he had.

It was a busy evening for the club’s promoters, Simon and Val at the door than they were stepping onto the stage for a short opening set.

A talented couple, Val played English Border pipes and recorders while Simon took up his button accordions. Their repertoire was less familiar to me, but the mix of soulful pieces and livelier tunes was easy to enjoy. Simon also read a piece of his poetry, rounding

Next up at ‘Hadleigh Folk and Acoustic Music Nights’ on Friday 10 April are Homity, who will bring a mix of traditional and contemporary folk songs and tunes. They’ll be joined by KEGS, a group whose material draws on both the folk tradition and elements of pop culture.

A highlight of the club’s annual calendar, the Hadleigh French Weekend returns from 24–26 April. Full programme details and booking information are available at www.hadleighfrenchweekend. co.uk/2026-programme-and-booking.

Find out all about the club, including the programme of forthcoming events, by going to www.hadleighfolk.org.uk, phoning 07818 417780, or emailing simonhaines1@icloud.com.

Andy Smythe's portrait contributed. Show picture by Kathleen Carr.

Hadleigh Garden Club

Mark Mason from Sudbury, shown in our picture, was a very interesting speaker. He has exhibited at Chelsea and run his own plant nursery, so has an extensive knowledge of a variety of plants and trees. His talk on this occasion was about Foxgloves and he had plants and seeds to sell plus advice, which went down well. His humour kept us entertained and everyone enjoyed the evening. Our next meeting is on April 20 with a talk

Listed below are afew future talks to make a note in your diary. May 18 Shrubs from Perrywood, Aug 17 Fincham Farm Flowers, Sept 21 Botanical Gardens - A Grand Tour, Oct 19 Nature through Winter, Nov 16 History of garden centres. We always welcome visitors and new members. The venue is the Guildhall, entrance opposite St.Mary ‘s Church . Meetings start at 7.30 pm with entrance cost £2 members £4 visitors.

evening. Why not come along for a relaxing evening and support a local club.

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HADLEIGH CRIME REVIEW

February Crime Overview

2x Criminal Damage, 1x Burglary (garage), 1x Possession of Controlled Drug : Cannabis, 1x Fraud, 1x Possession of Weapon Shoplifting), 1x Breach of Restraining Order, 6x Assaults, 6x AntiSocial Behaviour, 9x Non Crime Incidents,

Watch scheme. These schemes are one of the largest voluntary crime-prevention networks in the UK. They are community-run and not managed by the police. Their key strengths include crime reduction, community cohesion, and improved information sharing. I’ll explain these in more detail below.

Crime Reduction and Prevention

Neighbourhood Watch groups help reduce crime not through direct is less likely to occur. Suspicious behaviour is more likely to be noticed and reported, and visible Neighbourhood Watch signs act as a proven deterrent to opportunistic crimes such as burglary and theft. Members often report concerns earlier, which helps police identify patterns and intervene sooner. These groups also share practical advice to improve home and personal security, making the whole area less attractive to criminals.

Stronger Community Cohesion

A good Watch group encourages neighbours to get to know one another. This strengthens natural surveillance, helps residents, particularly vulnerable individuals, feel more supported, reduces isolation, and improves wellbeing. Groups can share safety advice, discuss local concerns, and build a stronger, more united community. Areas with higher community cohesion often experience lower levels of anti-social behaviour.

Better Information Flow

Neighbourhood Watch schemes act as a communication bridge between police and residents. Police can share crime updates, appeals, safety campaigns, and intelligence requests, which reach the right people more quickly. Coordinators are able to pass media. As a result, residents feel more informed about what’s happening in their area, and police often receive quicker and more accurate intelligence, allowing for faster responses.

How Neighbourhood Watch Schemes Operate

Most schemes are run by a local coordinator—often one per street or estate. The coordinator acts as the single point of contact for members and shares information from the police or the national Neighbourhood Watch network. Coordinators may choose to organise meetings, run WhatsApp groups, or set up local initiatives. They may also encourage new residents to join. Coordinators are out patrols. Membership is voluntary. Essentially, you sign up to receive updates and stay informed. Groups often work closely with the local Community Police Team (which I am part of). Police can send crime-prevention advice after incidents, and coordinators can pass this on to their members. Each scheme can decide how active or formal it wishes to be. The role of the group is to observe, prevent, and support the community - not to act as a vigilante organisation.

How to Create or Join a Group

Neighbourhood Watch scheme or join an existing one. Staying connected and supporting these groups helps keep everyone safer. When creating an account, make sure you also sign up for police updates. You can choose how much or how little information you want to receive, depending on your interests.

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Our year 5 and 6 classes visited Hadleigh Community to participate in a visit from Onjali Q. Rauf. The children loved hearing her and the processes of writing a book. We have explored using the internet in safe ways through Safer internet day and through our computing lessons. A small group of children were fortunate to go ten pin bowling in Martlesham as part of School Games. There were strikes, spares, winning dances and impressive run ups.

The most memorable moment from the term for me was the Valentines' disco. Seeing everyone dressed up, getting their faces painted, dancing or doing crafts all with smiles on their faces.

this such a huge success. Next years is already booked in!

The support from parents is always outstanding. You have visited to read with your children, attended phonics sessions and have helped your children come to school dressed as their favourite character. We loved hearing the children talk about the books they enjoy and sharing their love of reading throughout World Book Day.

World Book day week at Beaumont saw us focus on by Pie Corbett. Children worked in their classes to create an imaginative poem that incorporated all of their ideas. We also loved seeing everyone’s entries for reading in the most unique place. Someone even read with a cow! We cannot wait to continue celebrating reading for pleasure throughout the rest of the year. British Science week was celebrated across the school. I was fortunate to accompany the year 5s on their Planetarium trip. Wow this was an experience. The children made us very proud with their minds. Everyone watched a series of short presentations from scientists and professionals working in science-related careers.

Nothing says Spring term better than new life, Incredible Eggs waddle and swim. It was great to witness, with duckling cuddles thrown in.

We are ending the term with a fantastic display of homemade Easter Bonnets. Thank you to all for your support. We would also

Jim Lawrence for your wonderful support donating to our Easter

Are you interested in being a part of our school and becoming

Retired or semi-retired?

Have you checked out Hadleigh u3a?

Hadleigh u3a has been established for a number of years now. Like many u3as

skills, visit new places and enjoy yourselves. It has regular meetings with a range of speakers, a summer party, a Christmas meal and a wide variety of interest groups run by members. It is a lively and

and the surrounding villages.

We have over 200 members and a wide range of interest groups. Forthcoming visits include the nuclear bunker at Kelvedon Hatch, a guided tour of historical Ipswich (you really don't know Ipswich even if you think you do), Wimpole Hall and Bressingham. Places we have graced with our presence in the past include Shakespeare in the Forest, Ingatestone Hall, Norwich Cathedral and town, Norwich Theatre (to see a wonderful presentation of War Horse), Helmingham Hall and Anglesey Abbey.

Recent talks have included Undersea Photography, Tales of Dunwich Heath, Wildlife photography, Nature through the Seasons. Future presentations include

and

Our talks are held in the United Reformed Church at 2.30 pm the second Monday of each month. Come along and try us out, talk to members and decide for yourself if you would like to join for just £16 per year.

where you can contact Louise, our membership secretary for further information and help.

A J Carpets Hadleigh

We will be relocating on 31 March 2026 from our current premises in the High Street to 11 Byford Court, Crockatt Road, Hadleigh, IP7 6RD. This decision has not been easy to make as we have been in the High Street since 1964 but since the council put in the car parking charges in place we have experienced a severe drop in customers calling in the shop and the High Street is noticeably much quieter. It is with regret that we have had to make this decision but we will be operating in the same way as before. We would like to thank all our customers for their support and

same service as we always have.

Open Mon – Fri 8.30am – 4pm Sat – by appointment only

Come along & learn about your new bin collections

Hadleigh Community C-a-f-e are hosting a talk by Babergh District Council Waste Services regarding the new bin collections which start on 1st June 2026.

•When: Monday 27th April 2026

•Time:

•Where: Town Hall, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 5DN

If you have any questions about this talk, please contact the Town

Tel: 01473 823884

Email

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Exhibition celebrating her lif e

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Drawings, Pen & Ink, Oils, Watercolour, Gouache, Pastel from her time at Cedric Morris & Letts’ East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing and beyond

Good Friday 3rd April to Sunday 19th April

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Selected artworks for sale in the gallery or via www.comeintothegardenmaud.com

Charity cycle ride from Clapham Common to Brighton seafront to support MNDA and St Elizabeth’s Hospice

On 13th September 2026, four riders, Andy, Harry, Paul, and Mike Breitsprecher will take on a 55-mile charity cycle ride from Clapham Common to Brighton Seafront. The event has been organised to raise funds for two important causes: the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) and St Elizabeth’s Hospice.

Route and Challenge

Brighton Seafront, covering a total distance of 55 miles. The route is expected to be both a physical challenge and a

Hadleigh Walkers

Our walk on Saturday April 11 will start at Boxford. We will leave from the White Hart Pub CO10 6DX (what3 words superbly.washable. shine) at 0930 and proceed on a 7.5 mile walk via Hagmore Green, Assington Church, Marshall’s Green, Assington Lane and back to Boxford. We should be back by around 12.30 pm even allowing for two stops along the way.

We aim to maintain a not-too-demanding 2.5 mph (4 km/hr). Walkers should be aware that any weather is possible so strong shoes or preferably walking boots should be worn as the ground will be muddy or rough in places. Everyone is welcome, including wellbehaved dogs.

As usual, route maps can be requested from the website. For further information about these walks go to www. hadleighwalkers.com or email us at hadleighwalkers@gmail.com

Green Growth: Nurturing sustainability

Baines is the founder of Green Growth Limited, a sustainability and energy consultancy supporting businesses and public sector organisations

demands of climate change, rising energy costs and environmental accountability.

Becky’s career spans education, private enterprise, charity operations, local government and business ownership, experience that has given her a holistic understanding of how change happens across manager with Carbon Literacy status, she is known for her ability to translate complex sustainability challenges into clear, practical action.

Before establishing Green Growth in late 2024, Becky served as Climate Lead for a local authority in Essex, where she led the development and delivery of climate strategies, action plans and greenhouse gas reporting. Working closely with senior

organisations to navigate decarbonisation, energy use and longterm resilience in ways that were both credible and achievable. Today, through Green Growth, Becky works with a wide range of Crisps and Tom Bunting Vineyard Management. Her work spans energy procurement, boiler and heating system optimisation, carbon reporting and wider sustainability planning, helping organisations reduce costs, cut emissions and make informed decisions in an increasingly uncertain operating environment.

At the heart of Green Growth’s approach is the principle that the environment should be treated as a key stakeholder in decisionBecky supports organisations to build transparency and accountability into their environmental, social and governance practices, helping them understand what is being asked of them, what genuinely matters to stakeholders, and how to put proportionate and meaningful systems in place that stand up to scrutiny without unnecessary complexity.

Alongside her own expertise, Becky draws on a trusted network of specialist collaborators, allowing Green Growth to deliver tailored, high-impact solutions across sectors.

sustainability is not about ideals alone, but about foresight, resilience and making change work for organisations, people and place, now and for the long term.

HADLEIGH PATIENT

PARTICIPATION GROUP (PPG)

The column may look the same but the info varies each month so please take time to read on.

Anima Update: Over 80% of patients have registered with Anima and are successfully using it when they need to. This has made a

this has helped patients who are not able to use Anima. They no longer have to wait in a long queue before they are connected. If you are able to access Anima not only will you be surprised how

use of this online triage system. Have you registered yet? Why wait until you are poorly and need to make an appointment www. hadleighhealth.co.uk/anima or www.nhs.uk/nhs-app. Calls are still an option 01473 822 961.

IT Help: Once a month Communities Together

Hadleigh Library. The next session will take place on Tuesday 7th April from 10 a.m to noon. Booking is essential as places are limited. Call Tracey 01449 707031 or email info@communitiestogether-ea.org

Covid Jabs: At the time of going to print, invitations for Covid vaccinations are due to be sent out at the end of March, via Anima, to 75 plussers and the clinically vulnerable. Patients will be asked to book their own appointments using the online system. Those without Anima will be called. The plan is, from 15th April, Covid vac clinics will take place on a Wednesday afternoons within Practice hours.

and managed in one visit rather than being referred by an earlier, often unnecessary, visit to a GP. After careful assessment they can give exercise programmes, provide manual therapy advice, injections.

Out of Hours Doctor: Need a doctor when the Hadleigh Health Centre is closed, including weekends Call 111 for advice and details of your nearest ‘out of hours’ duty doctor or visit 111.nhs.uk

Zero Tolerance Policy: Sadly, it is necessary to draw attention to the Practice’s Zero Tolerance Policy towards abusive, aggressive, or threatening behaviour. As the Practice is committed to ensuring a

unpleasant behaviour may result in the perpetrator being asked to leave the premises. It could also lead to their removal from the patient list. Happily, most patients treat the Practice Team and other patients with the kindness and respect they deserve.

Out & About 1: The sentiments of the ‘Legs Matter’ campaign were demonstrated by Nurse Practitioner, Kate Brett, during her recent visit to the Black Cat Club. Here Kate showed members the value of wearing compression hose each day to reduce ankle swelling, minimise leg injuries and generally preventing common lower limb problems. The Legs Matter initiative continues.

RSV Jabs: Respiratory Syncytial Virus is a common cause of coughs and colds. From 1st April RSV vaccine will be available for all patients aged 80 and the Covid vacs, eligible patients will be contacted in May. They will be invited to attend a weekly clinic every Wednesday morning until all appropriate patients have been called.

Pharmacy First: The Pharmacy First scheme is an NHS initiative

seven common illnesses e.g. shingles, sore throats, ear infections, impetigo, sinusitis UTIs (under 70s only) and infected bites.

First Contact Physiotherapist: This month we consider the role of another member of the Practice; the First Contact Physiotherapist. A trained clinician, working within a GP surgery who would be

skills will enable appropriate patients to be assessed, diagnosed

NAYLAND CINEMA

Nayland cinema screening in the Village Hall Church Lane CO6 4JH FRIDAY 24th APRIL

THE CHORAL

Film Starts 7.30 pm Mill Street Deli are delighted to be catering for the Nayland Cinema nights using the best ingredients from their very own deli for you to booking is desirable. Bookings are not restricted to ‘cinema goers’ and if you wish to join us just for a bite to eat you are more than welcome! For a peek at the menu and to make a booking please go to millstreetstore.co.uk and follow the link. purchase on the door. purchase.

A bar supplying a range of beverages including wine, beer and soft drinks will be available from 6.00 pm and in the interval. Next cinema date for your diary: Friday 15th May: Film TBC Hall website.

Out and About 2: Practice Manager, Tracey Squirrel, Patient Services Manager, Sarah Chapman, and PPG Chair, Jan Devey recently visited the Memories Café. With the aid of a large screen, Sarah gave a step by step guide to booking an appointment via Anima. All attendees were also reassured that the telephone option is still available if they are unable to access the online triage system.

Boxford Community Car Scheme: This service is available for patients needing transport to hospital or Health Centre appointments. Contact Jen Eastwood on or jen. eastwood8@gmail.com

Art Display: For the next few weeks patients can enjoy the artistic endeavours of Hadleigh resident Shani Burgess. Our thanks to our previous exhibitor, Nanette Ward, for the loan of her colourful pictures. All pieces on display are for sale with 10% of the proceeds going towards the Practice’s Charitable Trust. Contact Jan Devey if something catches your eye and you are tempted to buy.

Website: www.hadleighhealth.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hadleigh-Boxford-Group-Practice PPG Chair/ Art Work: Jan Devey deveys@btinternet.com 01473 827091 or 07881 798999

Tap Limited

Hoppy Easter

Come and join us on 3 April from 11am-3pm at Hadleigh Nursing Home 1 Friars Road for our Easter Fete. This year we will be having the return of Elvis coming to sing for us and also Anglia Woofers pet dog training too. We will be holding a Best Dressed Dog competition and the chance for your dog to take part too in a mini show, so dress your dog to impress. We will have food and refreshments for sale, our popular tombola and local stalls too. The best bit is we will have Easter eggs from the one and only Easter Bunny. You will event is free to attend and it’s in our lovely grounds at the home. So come and join us for a Easter treat. Trev, Activities Coordinator at Hadleigh Nursing Home

Hadleigh Evening Women's Institute

continuing to follow in the footsteps of John Constable. Along with Capel, Bentley, East Bergholt and Brantham WIs we are contributing to the WI table, part of the exhibition being held in East Bergholt's Constable Hall 7-14 June commemorating the 250th anniversary of

We continue to recycle blister packs, clean white plastic bottle tops and egg boxes.

tissues, plasters, lip balm, hand cream, cotton buds, face cloth/ hairbands/clips, gloves, scarf, notebook, pen, purse, sunglasses, com or 01473 827554 (you will initially go through screening, just say your name and love grace then press hash) or deliver to 129 Benton Street (on the corner of Cranworth Road)

Our next meeting is on Tuesday the 16 April at 7.30pm in the Seminar Room of Hadleigh Library when we will hear about the

If you think you might like to join, why not come for 'taster'

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HADLEIGH COMMUNITY FORUM

No 68 - Tuesday 10 March 2026

CHAIR: Jane Snowdon Notes: Jess Janas

1 WELCOME: The Chair welcomed everyone.

2 REPORT OF THE LAST MEETING: The Notes were accepted. Franey Rand & Pest House Charity. Ellie Gibbs has resigned as Secretary. Anyone interested in taking on the role of clerk should contact Peter Matthews on pmm456@gmail.com. The charity is also seeking two new Trustees.

3 DISCUSSION: Hidden Fees in Retirement Homes.

The forum listened to a very interesting personal account of the various and numerous hurdles one can come up against when trying to sell a retirement home, particularly when the owner dies intestate. The member was the administrator for a family member and was keen that others should be aware of some of the pitfalls.

A BBC report had previously been circulated and made for very informative reading for anyone considering buying such a property and what to watch out for. It became clear, very quickly, that before purchasing a retirement home run by a management company, that company should be checked out fully and all aspects of any paperwork, especially the small print, be scrutinised very carefully before any purchase is made, preferably by a solicitor and other family members (particularly an Executor) however independent and capable a purchaser may be, to avoid any hidden horrors further down the road. Such due diligence should also be applied to any leasehold properties being purchased, not just retirement homes.

4 STANDARD UPDATES

4.1 POLICE STATEMENT PC Johnson sent in a report for the meeting and all information will be in his regular column in this magazine.

area of residence or work. You will also be able to reply to your

setting up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme which can be accessed through the same site.

4.2 PPG - (Hadleigh & Boxford Patient Participation Group)

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

4.3 VISIT HADLEIGH

co.uk Promotion of town events is free of charge. Advance listings can be made on receipt of text details PLUS a poster or picture (which must be submitted) as these greatly enhance listings. This is a good place to check for, and avoid, event dates clashing. Contact snowdonjane@hotmail.co.uk

The Tenth anniversary bumper Annual Report is available on request (hard copy only).

4.4 BENTON END There was no report. It was agreed to drop Benton End from Standard Updates to relieve any pressure of having to submit a report, or attend if time does not allow. However, it is sincerely hoped BE will still attend and/or send reports which will be taken under AOB as often as they wish.

this year and there will be a community bus which will carry people, free of charge, from church to Benton End. It is expected passengers will walk back, enjoying gardens along the way.

Group (HCSG), attended the forum. HCSG has now been working Hadleigh Food Bank. It is currently supporting some 150 families in Hadleigh and the surrounding villages and has assisted over 700 families in the last few years. It is a wrap-around service, working immediately and helping families navigate their way out of poverty. HCSG is closely connected with FIND who refer all IP7-based families to HCSG. Sadly, demand for their services is expected to grow. Referrals (as well as self-referral) can be made through BDC, our health centre, churches and schools. Morrisons has two large food bins for food donations. HCSG has an urgent need for premises for

(i) discussions/interviews with families and (ii) storage of goods predelivery/collection. Anyone who may be able to help for either on, or both requirements, is asked to contact Shaun on hadleighcsg@gmail. com or 01449 257 136.

• Funding: For full details on all grants, and any questions, contact

• The council has renewed its pledge to boost biodiversity and protect nature and wildlife.

• A new initiative has been launched to distribute refurbished laptops to those in need to bridge the digital gap and assist in alleviating isolation.

• Busting a recent recycling myth: a social media site has posted a template letter suggesting you can refuse the new bins and have your council tax cut. This is absolutely not the case. The Environment Act 2021 makes all recycling/waste collection a statutory service from which one cannot opt out. If space for a further bin is not available, a smaller bin or a box or a sack can be requested by contacting the council. Council Tax will not be changed by having smaller receptacles.

• Locality Awards: New locality budgets will, this year, be available from 11 May. This is because of the pre-election moratorium being in place from 27 March until 8 May 2026.

• Road Safety: SCC Highways has approved a zebra crossing on Station Road near the school and bollards on Frog Hall Lane, replacing the chicane. This will be monitored for use by motorcyclists. There will be a painted footway on The Green (where there is no footpath) to assist school children (and others). There will be a parallel crossing (pedestrian and cyclists side by side) on Ellen Aldous Avenue when the road is adopted by the council.

4.6 TOGETHER TUESDAY The TT report was circulated outlining all

this, an opportunity is under discussion for free, monthly, 30-minute talks to be held for the wider public, possibly in the Guildhall on a Wednesday. It was suggested the 4th Wednesday is avoided as this would clash with a potentially relevant audience who attend the church’s Pop-Up.

Anyone with a little time to spare who would like to consider volunteering their help, or if there is an activity or talk you could share with the group, contact jill.mason@acleisure.com

4.7 HADLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL (HTC):

• Grants Budget 25/26 £20k will be available from 1 April.

• Councillors: Cllr Trevor Bygate has resigned his seat, leaving a vacancy in the North Ward. There is still a vacancy in South Ward are available on the BDC website: nominations open on 11 March 2026 and close on 18 March 2026. If this seat is contested the poll will take place on 16 April 2026. Candidates need not reside in the ward, but their sponsor and seconder must.

• Annual Town Meeting 2026: Monday 27 April, 7pm in St Mary’s Church. Nominations for the Mayor’s Award 2026 should be given gone over and above in helping our community.

• The town clerk wanted it noted that Sue Munson, who has worked retiring at the end of March.

perform (and possibly a picture) would be very useful.

4.8 HEAT (Hadleigh Environmental Action Team).

• The River Brett Festival planning group is going well. Email info@ brettfest.org.uk to get involved.

• “Words from the Hedge”- a talk by Richard Negus, is in the Baptist Community Room at 7.30pm on Thursday 9 April. Richard is a professional hedge layer, conservationist and author living in a home.

• A meeting led by the National Grid was held concerning the Bramford to Twinstead pylons. There is a community development fund available for groups along the planned route but details are yet to be announced. It is anticipated that £2.1m will be available for statutory organisations (churches, councils etc) and £2.1m expected shortly.

4.9 St MARYS CHURCH

•The Good Friday Walk of witness will take place, leaving Morrisons at 10am on 3 April, ending with a short service at the URC.

•Monday 20 April, 7pm. Book launch and signing in St Mary’s by Diarmuid McCullough – renowned church historian. £10.

• Hazel Bradshaw’s studio, local schools and art groups, FroGs and Pop-Up children, and individual contributions. Painting exhibits must be framed (a simple mount will do), crafts, sculptures, pottery – all welcomed. Items may be sold with a 20% donation to the church to cover church costs and towards tree(s) replacement in the churchyard.

•An emergency faculty has been required to remove the font cover and move it to the SW corner for safe storage. This is to allow space to house the projector required for the new drop-down screen – the faculty for which is in progress.

•St Mary’s is joining Churches Together in Hadleigh in their marquee at the Hadleigh Show on 16 May.

•Community engagement is taking place by our consultants, Tricolor, in connection with our £4.5m bid from the NLHF.

•Regular Dates for the Diary: (for further info, contact Emma at:

Café Church: Every Friday 9.30 – 12 noon with optional Eucharist at 10am.

St Mary’s Craft Market: Every First Friday of the month (except January & Good Friday). To book a table, email jessicanevard@btinternet. com

FroGs & Y7Up?: Every Friday (term time) 3.45–5.15pm for all primaryschool age & Y7Up? For years 7+

Pop Ups: In term time, every second Wednesday 2.30-5pm. In school hols, every Weds 12noon – 2pm

There was no AOB

The meeting closed at 17.31pm

Hadleigh Pool & Leisure, Social Room. ALL WELCOME

Chair: Wendy Brame

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WHATFIELD SCHOOL CHOIR WITH JESS SIMMONS

FUN DOG SHOW WITH GUEST JUDGE BBC SUFFOLK’S WAYNE BAVIN

A GREAT AFTERNOON OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Win a glider flight Grand Draw and Raffle Cake Stall & Refreshments

Plant Stall

Fairground Organ

Vintage Engines, Cars, Motorbikes and Tractors

Barbeque

Spinning Demonstration

Children's Corner

White Elephant & Book Stall

Face Painting

Coconut Shy & Tombola & Many More Side Shows

PLEASE COME ALONG AND JOIN IN THE FUN.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. MARYS CHURCH, NAUGHTON

BRENTELEIGH, Nr. LAVENHAM, SUDBURY, SUFFOLK

Delightful Dual Registered Nursing and Residential Home offering care to 34 residents

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

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ST ANDREW’S CHURCH LAYHAM

In the Benefice of Hadleigh, Layham and Shelley Services for April:

Sunday5

9.15am: Morning Prayer

Sunday12 9.15am: Sung Eucharist

Sunday19 9.15am: Morning Worship

Sunday26 9.15am: Joint Eucharist with Shelley at St Andrew’s

Morning Prayer is also every Tuesday at 8.30am The church is open daily, and you are very welcome to visit.

Everyone welcome – Join us on Thursday 14th May at 7.00pm for our Annual Parochial Church Meeting and find out all there is to know about your Church

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

Parish Council

The March meeting of the Parish Council was too late to report this month. Notes will appear in the May edition of Letter from Layham.

Playing Field 120 Club

Winners of the March draw were:

£25 Ticket No 58 Mayhook

£15 Ticket No 45 Miller

Annual Book Sale

Layham Village Hall

Sunday 3 May 2026

10.00 am – 4.00 pm

“Hundred’s of books – many new titles” “Jig-Saw Shop” “Tea and home-made cake”

£1 entry – under 16s FREE

Fire in Lower Layham

Loss of a little piece of Layham village history occurred in February when the outbuildings of the Dower House burned down. The buildings housed the wheelwright’s business a hundred years ago. The owner and employees of the time are shown in the photograph. From the left Tom Groves, Fred Keeble, Bedford Groves, George Groves (and baby Charlie).

Social Club

and third Mondays of the month. There is a small charge of £2 for

Recent Meeting:

On 2nd March Rob Keeble gave part two of a presentation, in words and pictures, centred on growing up in the 1950s and 1960s in

He began with a sketch map of Long Melford to point out its location and associations with nearby villages, towns and features such as rivers and transport routes. Moving from south to north from Rodbridge along the main street encompassing Southgate Street, Little St Marys and Hall Street. Rob shared photographs he had taken of some of the notable buildings. See Brook House below. He pointed out many unusual and easily missed buildings that are evident by their architectural features revealing their original structures, such as. Cadge’s House where the roof indicates the

original structure of the building, being the pattern of a Medieval

Rob evidenced the history of Melford Place and its historic owners with a variety of sources being referenced Anecdotes were given of Rob’s childhood, linked to the building, whether it was childhood fun, mishaps or part time work as a butchers boy.

Some memorable times were presented, not only from Rob’s childhood but from earlier years which had become embedded in the oral history of the village. Included was the Melford Riot of 1885

bayonets being sent from Bury St Edmunds to clear the public houses and main street of rioters.

A more peaceful occasion was the visit of John and Yoko to the Bull Hotel, their arrival in a white Rolls Royce via Bull Lane witnessed by Rob. Some of the architectural features and history of the Bull Hotel were described, as well as some of the less peaceful events including the murder of Richard Evered in the entrance hall in 1648, another well-known story that had become embedded in the history of the village for successive generations of young Melfordians. Other notable buildings described were Brook House, the police station and primary school.

April Meeting:

April 20: Beatrice Prosser Snelling whose talk was postponed in March will give a presentation about recent and planned developments at Benton End.

Friday 17th April at 7.30 pm

I SWEAR (15)

The true story of John Davidson who was diagnosed with Tourette’s at 15 and struggled with a condition few had witnessed. Tourette’s causes involuntary vocal tics, including offensive language, which leads to conflict, bullying, and painful misunderstandings.

The film explores how he learns to accept himself and eventually fight for awareness and compassion. For obvious reasons, this Bafta winning film is rated 15 for strong language.

£4.50 (cash or card) on the door.

Doors open at 7pm

There will be a short interval for refreshments.

Please note that we normally show subtitles to make our cinema an inclusive venue for those who are hearing impaired.

NT LIVE on Sunday 10th May at 2.30 pm

“ALL MY SONS”

£14 on the door or in advance

FULL DETAILS WILL BE IN MAY’S EDITION OF THE COMMUNITY NEWS

CONTACTING HOLLYWOOD IN HADLEIGH

Call Jan 01473 823413/07714 537031 or email Jan at janetmdicks@gmail.com

Take a look at our website - www.ansellcc.org.uk

WHERE IS THE ANSELL CENTRE?

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

French’s Care Haven

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

For our photo this month we have two of our lovely donkeys, Badger and Frankie, they are wishing everyone a Happy Easter.

as supplies are short and those who have hay are asking ridiculous money, one quote for a long hay bale was £200 each bale and he would not deliver less than 6 with a £200 delivery on top of that! Crazy money when you’re a charity depending on donations.

The hay was only coming from Sudbury, let’s hope we get plenty of grass this summer, so we do not run short next year. If you know of someone who has any hay we could have, please call me.

As some may already know we have been working with Essex university students for over a decade now, they started with us when we were based in Hadleigh. They have been coming on a Saturday morning since we moved to Boxford area and the students do well helping with jobs, at the moment they are helping us pack and sort out things that we no longer need and before they leave they give the horses a groom and some TLC. Thank goodness we have a lot of spare wellies, because even though they are told they are coming to a farm in the winter, in mud, a lot of them turn up in white plimsolls,

us all working with our horses and donkeys and interviewing me our mammoth project and all the work that is evolved, in hope they can get the odd bit of fund raising from the students to help us.

I am still in need of a company who does ground work, when we do move, so if you own or know of a business that would sponsor/help with our move that would be brilliant. I will be going back on BBC

and Face book page when we have our land in place, I would be happy to promote your business in return for your help. We have opened a Go Fund me page to try and raise some much needed

put in www.gofundme-urgent-appeal-relocation – support. Or go onto our website and click on the go fund me link or go through our PayPal.

We need an army of volunteers and professionals to help with the move and new set up, as of yet not one person from our community has come forward, which is really upsetting. Please call me.

hotmail.co.uk. website:frenchscarehaven.org.uk

Hadleigh Tennis Club

At last, we are starting to see more sunnier and drier days as Spring brings the warmer of players appearing on our tennis courts too!

We have already planned a couple of social members will be able to enjoy a good session cross buns, (though the latter will not be toasted lol). Secondly,

in a more competitive environment! We encourage as many members as possible to attend whether you are playing or not as there is sure to be a social element too and you can always cheer the players on!

It is also encouraging for the club to see that the coaching initiative

environments including schools and clubs and even developing players to play at Junior National Tour standard events.

sessions throughout the week to members, beginners, and those at Hadleigh Tennis Club, or if you have any further questions, please do contact Joel: email - Jmctenniscoach@gmail.com or telephone 07496 365619

Hadleigh tennis club is located on Layham Road, (alongside the rugby club) and we have club sessions on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm and Sunday mornings from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

We are a friendly club and would be happy to welcome you if you would like to pop along and meet us at one of these sessions.

NEWS FROM YOUR BABERGH COUNCILLORS

Jane Carruthers

Simon Dowling

Better Recycling

By the time you read this you should have already received your Better Recycling pre-information pack which is being sent to all

followed up by a more detailed information pack and collections calendar which will be sent out in May. A media campaign continues to get the message to as many residents as possible including social media and adverts on buses.

The new bins for food waste and paper and cardboard are being delivered between March and May but please don’t start to use them until the new collections are introduced on 1st June. Households with limited space can request a plastic bag for paper and cardboard and smaller bins if necessary. Please visit recycling@

A false template letter suggesting you can refuse the new bins and have your council tax cut has been posted on social media. This is not true at all. Council tax will not be changed. We all need to work

There is lots of information on our website which can be found here: www.babergh.gov.uk/future-changes-to-bin-collections. If anybody has concerns please contact us using the details above. We will do our best to answer your questions.

Council Tax increases

Councillors agreed a 2.99% increase in council tax in February, the equivalent of £3.84 a week for all district council services - including rubbish and recycling collections, the upkeep of parks and green spaces, leisure facilities, planning services, regeneration projects and help for those at risk of homelessness.

The net cost of providing Babergh’s services in 2026/27 will be

Babergh faced additional challenges because, just days before budget setting, the government changed the council’s provisional cut of £717k for Babergh over the next three years. With Local Government Reorganisation on the horizon, we want to make sure

Babergh keeps only 9% of the total council tax bill, with the rest going

town and parish councils.

Locality Awards

not be receiving our Locality Awards until Monday 11th May. This is because the council must observe a pre-election period moratorium running from 27th March until 8th May. During this time local authorities are bound by strict regulations around the use of council resources including the application and allocation of grant funding.

Our Locality Awards are usually £2000 each to spend locally, but the

Simon Dowling

Jane Carruthers

Hadleigh and District Flower Club

Our demonstrator for March was Rachel Borenkova from Bungay. She gave us a very interesting evening, her journey into

then took her on to owning her own shop. She no longer has the shop as she has three young children but is now demonstrating and judging. She will be back in Hadleigh as a judge at the May Show.During her demonstration she gave

to manipulate palm leaves. A very interesting lady. Our next meeting is on April 14. when we look forward to seeing Angelikka Hill, her title for the evening is As usual we meet at the URC at 7.30 pm and always look forward to seeing anyone that would like to come along.

Council support at Hadleigh Library

service at Hadleigh library every Wednesday from 1:30pm – 4:30pm.

and submitting documents, completing online applications, reporting issues, or requesting repairs, setting up direct debits, making online payments and more. No appointment required – simply drop in

Interested in Woodturning ?

...then Chestnuts Woodturning

Chestnuts is a well established club in Hadleigh, meeting every third Thursday of the month throughout the year. We gather in the community room of the Hadleigh United Reformed Church at 7.30pm. (please ring number below in case of late changes)

Approximately every alternative month we have visiting demonstrators or club members helping to increase or improve our techniques and to provide inspiration for future projects. You are very welcome to join us whether you are just interested

there will be something for you. Come and see what you think with no obligation.

Our forthcoming programme for the next three months is:

•16 April, Mike Favager, always interesting, always innovative !

•21 May, Tic Challis, pyrography and other techniques

We are a friendly bunch and look forward to welcoming you soon. For more information, please

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

St Mary’s Hadleigh is preparing an application for funding to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and to assist us we have engaged consultants The Tricolor Collective.

The proposed funding will support the development and delivery of a feasibility study and preparatory work focusing on the urgent repair and long-term sustainability of the church building alongside the building of an extension to create a more functional community space.

The project seeks to ensure that the church remains at the heart of Hadleigh’s thriving community and that it is as accessible as possible for people from across the area for generations to come. Your feedback is vital to ensuring that Tricolor understands local needs and interests. We greatly value the input we have received so far and now ask for a little more.

This QR code takes you to a survey which should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

Thank you.

Councillor Locality Budget Support for Suicide Prevention Benches

yet another round of habitual criticism of my work as County planning support I provided for the Suicide Prevention Benches project last year.

(approximately £1,800) from my Locality Budget. The reasons for not funding the total amount are straightforward.

Firstly would have been irresponsible to commit such a large proportion to a single project at the expense of many other Hadleigh organisations

Secondly, projects of this nature should attract wider councillor support in the form of match funding. It was entirely appropriate that the Town Council — who have substantially greater funds at their disposal — contributed more to the project and assumed ownership of the benches, including responsibility for their long-term maintenance. My contribution to the project was £800.

the planning permissions and the transfer of funds. There was no urgent need for immediate installation and suggesting to these

they deserve respect — not emotional pressure or unfounded guilt.

ABOVE THE PARAPET

Cllr Mick Fraser

After much thought, I have decided that I will not stand for re-election

decision. However, I feel it is the right time to focus on my health, become more active, and spend more time with my family. Public service is deeply rewarding, but also demanding, and after nearly a decade it feels right to step back and rebalance my life. I remain open to the possibility of returning to public service in the future.

A Privilege to Serve Hadleigh It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as County Councillor for Hadleigh since 2017. Over the past nine years, I have worked to represent our community while balancing a full-time job—a challenge that has grown increasingly

proud and distinctive town. Hadleigh’s strong sense of identity and community spirit has made this one of the most rewarding chapters of my life.

What We’ve Achieved Together Looking back, I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished. My focus has always been on practical improvements that make everyday life safer, easier, and better connected; matters that I know have been important to many residents. While some of these changes may seem small, they have a real impact—whether through resurfacing, drainage improvements, or responding to residents’ concerns about signage and road conditions. Through the Local Highways Budget, I have supported targeted road safety and infrastructure improvements, including:

•Safety measures on Duke Street and Angel Street

•Reduced speeds on the A1141 (Stone Street)

•Improvements on Benton Street resulting in a safer zebra and children accessing the Community Primary School

•Addressing long-standing drainage issues on Calais Street, Bridge Street, and the High St

Another achievement I am particularly proud of was helping to prevent the closure of our Waste Disposal Centre. This vital facility plays a key tipping and keeping it open required persistence and a clear case for its value.

Through my Locality Budget, I’ve been proud to support a wide range of Hadleigh’s sporting groups, charities, and community initiatives. These organisations are the backbone of our town, helping young people grow and thrive while also supporting residents of all ages. Their work plays a vital role in strengthening our community and making Hadleigh such a special place to live.

Looking Ahead As I step aside, I hope the next county councillor will continue to champion Hadleigh with energy and commitment. This is a wonderful town, and it deserves strong representation and a clear voice at county level. I am handing over to the Conservative candidate, Ian

serve the community with dedication and commitment and continue to deliver for our community.

Thank You, Hadleigh Most of all, I want to thank the residents of Hadleigh for your support, your honesty, your patience, and your willingness to engage. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the many wonderful people who have supported me throughout

challenging periods. Your encouragement and kindness have meant a great deal.

Representing you has been an honour.

Orchard Barn News

Learning from the past how to build a greener future

now that the snowdrops are past their best, here at Orchard Barn

If spending time in nature is something you enjoy, we’d like to invite you to join our Volunteer Working Party 10 am – 1 pm on Saturday 11 April. We’ll be carrying out conservation work in the old orchard - no experience necessary!

Barn, then we are holding a Drop In Session 2 pm – 4 pm also on Saturday 11 April. Everyone is welcome.

Hopefully we’ll get some sunshine soon, so the native bluebells will be making a show, and the apple and greengage blossom should be quite spectacular.

orchardbarn.org.uk, call Sarah on 07766 054042 or email her sarah.orchardbarn@gmail.com

Learning from the past how to build a greener future

VEHICLES FORSALE

Hadleigh Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub

Supporting Our Community Together

The Hadleigh Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub is a community led initiative dedicated to supporting the mental and emotional wellbeing of people across Hadleigh and the surrounding villages. Our aim is simple but important. We want to create a safe, welcoming and supportive space where people can the community.

The Hub is very much a work in progress, but it was important to begin early and get things moving. In life I have learnt that time waits for no one. If we want to improve lives and protect the wellbeing of those around us, we must be proactive. Prevention of life and, in some cases, help preserve life itself.

At the heart of the Hub is the belief that no one should feel alone when facing challenges with their mental health. We aim to provide access to reliable resources, support networks and opportunities for people to connect with others who understand. The Hub brings together local groups, organisations and volunteers so we can strengthen support across the town and make it easier for people

One of our long-term goals is to become a Community Interest Company. This will allow us to begin fundraising so we can support vulnerable adults and children in accessing professional mental health support. Our vision includes funding psychiatric assessments and therapeutic support such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR and Neuro Linguistic Programming. By helping people access support earlier we can also help reduce the pressure on local health services and long waiting lists that many families face. In some cases, families wait between six months and two years for specialist support through services such as Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Early support can make a life changing struggling.

Education and prevention are also a key part of our plans. We are working towards providing Mental Health First Aid and suicide prevention training within the community so individuals, organisations, schools and local groups can learn the skills needed to support others. When more people understand mental health and know how to respond, we build a stronger and safer community for everyone.

The Hub will also be present at this year’s Hadleigh Show where we hope to highlight what we do and introduce residents to the many organisations and support groups available. Our aim is to connect people with the help they need and to celebrate the many positive initiatives already working within our town.

The Hub website is already live and continues to grow. It provides free resources that families can download and print whenever they need them. It is designed to be a resource for the community and shaped by the community. As new ideas, support groups and initiatives develop we will continue to expand the information available.

This work is deeply personal. After losing my daughter to suicide in 2014. I began a long journey to understand recovery and the gaps that exist in support. Since then I have worked across the county as a PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide Champion, a Cruse Bereavement Support Worker supporting young people through grief, and by delivering suicide prevention presentations in communities and organisations.

One powerful example of what we can achieve together was the installation of two suicide prevention benches in Hadleigh in September 2025. That project showed how compassion, determination and community spirit can create something meaningful and lasting.

The Hadleigh Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub aim is to continue building on that spirit. By working together, we can support vulnerable children, young people, adults and families. We can strengthen local organisations and schools, provide opportunities for volunteers and create a town where people feel supported, connected and valued.

Since the Hub went live, many individuals and families have reached out for support, clearly showing that there is a real need for accessible mental health and wellbeing support within our community.

This is just the beginning of a long-term project for Hadleigh. With the support of residents, local businesses, organisations and whole community.

If you would like to learn more, share ideas or support the Hub, we would love to hear from you. Together we can build a stronger and more supportive Hadleigh for everyone.

People can contact us through the website or via the email address below:

Email address - hadleighmhwhub@aol.com

Website Link - Hadleigh Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub/ Support and Resources

Scary Stories evening at St Mary’s Kersey

We look forward to welcoming you on 18 April at St Mary’s Kersey to enjoy a glass of wine and listen to an evening of scary storytelling within this historic building.

St Mary’s has witnessed events throughout history for close to 700 years. The church has had 32 monarchs, seen civil wars, European wars and World wars. The walls have seen everything... so come and soak up the atmosphere and feel the goosebumps as you listen to some ghostly stories.

landscape and culture, creatures that emerge from the rivers and creeks that thread their way through our land. Tales of wild dogs and even wilder humans that leap from the mist, stories of Vicars who are no better than they ought to be and perform weird rituals with cheese….what? OK, that last one is a bit strange but to hear celebrated Storyteller CB Jackson. From Southwold to Saxmundham, Ipswich to Ixworth, and Nayland to Nedging CB Jackson has performed to thousands of people. His One-Man shows are full of energy and intrigue as he performs the tales that shape our culture. Oh, and that Vicar and the cheese?

All proceeds will go towards repairing the roof.

COFFEE MORNING

Saturday 18th April 2026

The Salvation Army Hall, Duke Street, Hadleigh 10am - 11.30am – Cakes & Bric-a-brac stall All Welcome

ST MARY’S RENEWAL A COMMUNITY PROJECT

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Openfrom10amto4pmhomemade cakeandteasorcoffeewillalsobe available,withallfundsraisedgoing towardstheupkeepofthevillagehall. Contact07767136198forfurther details.

Key: RT - Renewal Team. CIL - Community Infrastructure Levy. DAC - Diocesan Advisory Committee. Heritage Lottery Fund: When you are dealing with a Grade 1 listed building it is much like the Forth Bridge, the moment one part of the restoration is complete another is ready, demanding attention and money. The Financial arm of the Renewal Team is well aware of this and already making preparations for the next, more expensive, phase of their exciting community project. As it is a ‘community’ project their involvement is key to the success in securing money from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Everyone can help towards a satisfactory outcome by completing a new survey which will accompany the early round of the funding application. See much needed money we hope that you will give a few minutes of your time to complete the survey using the QR code. Many thanks in advance for your cooperation. It is very much appreciated.

Grants Update: The application for funding from the Town Council was deferred so that the requested additional information can be supplied for further consideration at the April town council meeting.

Lighting: The Faculty for the much needed illumination of the aisles is awaiting the approval of the DAC. This Faculty, which will be subject to some minor amendments, will enable the work to proceed.

The Font Cover: A group of volunteers carefully re-located the precious Font Cover (FC) to a new safe place near the door. This is just one stage of the ambitious renewal plans for St Mary’s. There are several good reasons for this. The FC has been in situ for over 100 years so there were concerns over the continuing safety of this elevated structure. It will also prevent the successful use of the new projector which will be discreetly housed over the present WC’s. As the Font itself will eventually be re-sited, the cover will no longer be needed in its original position. The removal of the Font Cover is just another step to making St Mary’s not only a place of worship but also a safe, vibrant community space. All the traditional, historical aspects of the Church will not be lost in the changes but rather securing its future.

approach to the Church’s appearance if it is to survive.

The Pews: Most were removed in 2014 to facilitate

alternative for the many religious and public events e.g. weddings, Café Church, pop ups and the monthly craft fair. Fortunately, for the nostalgic, it is still possible to have a small religious service or intimate ceremony using pew seating for guests.

Donors’ Plaque: There is now a wooden plaque listing the donors who kindly contributed towards the new heating and lighting installations in the Church. It is on permanent display in Church. Our thanks to Andrew Janas who skilfully and patiently created this impressive record of generous support for this much needed improvement.

Regular Attractions: Did you know a warm welcome awaits you in St Mary’s every Friday morning? In addition to friendly company you can also enjoy a delicious breakfast, cooked to order, and several

opportunity to bring any local concerns you may have to a member of the Town Council. The tempo increases on the 1st Friday of every month (except April then 10th) when an eclectic mix of crafts, food and bric a brac appears on several stalls. Other family orientated get togethers are advertised in the colourful St Mary’s entry elsewhere in this magazine

Come and support the Church and enjoy all that St Mary’s has David Hoyle (Donations) davidhoyle1967@gmail.com.

Jess Janas (Craft Stalls) jessicanevard@btinternet.com

Supporting young athletes: and enjoyment in sport

By Dennis J. Smith

In today’s increasingly competitive world of youth sport, many best support my child without placing too much pressure on them?

Having spent a lifetime in education, sport science, and coaching, I have seen both the joy that sport can bring and the unintended stress it can sometimes create. The key lies not in pushing harder, but in guiding smarter.

Sport, at its best, is not just about winning. It is about developing can last a lifetime.

One of the most important roles a parent can play is to create a supportive environment. Children thrive when they feel encouraged rather than judged. A simple shift from focusing on

Instead of asking, try asking, or

successes, positive reinforcement, and the freedom to make mistakes without fear. When children feel safe to try, they improve naturally.

Another key factor is managing pressure. Many young athletes today feel an invisible weight, expectations from school, coaches, and sometimes unintentionally, from parents. While ambition is healthy, it must be balanced with enjoyment. A child who enjoys their sport will stay in it longer and ultimately perform better. Physical development is only one part of the journey. Mental strength, such as focus, composure, and self-belief is equally important. These are skills that can be gently developed at home through simple conversations and encouragement.

For example, helping a child set small, realistic goals can build a sense of progress. Teaching them that setbacks are part of improvement helps them develop resilience. Above all, reminding

child’s personality and motivations allows you to support them in the way that suits them best.

As a former Head of Physical Education and long-time coach, I have worked with young people at all levels from beginners to elite performers. The consistent message is clear: children perform best when they feel supported, understood, and free to enjoy their sport.

Young Athletes, designed to give practical, easy-to-follow guidance for families. The aim is to make high-quality sports psychology accessible to all, regardless of background.

If you would like further information or a free introductory unit, I would be delighted to hear from you.

Because in the end, sport is not just about performance it is about individuals.

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ST MARY’S CHURCH, HADLEIGH

St Mary’s Church is open every day.

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

Service Times

POP-UP AT ST MARY’S ~ April dates are Wednesday 1st & 8th 12pm-2pm & 22nd 2.30pm5.00pm (12pm-2pm sessions & 3.30pm onwards is reserved for children and their carers only). Free food, drink and activities for all. Would you like to help in some way? Please come along and have a chat with the team!

WE NEED YOU! ~ We are looking for people to perform at our infamous Lunchtime recitals. Please contact the office for more information. Did you miss out last time? ~ The Lumos Experience are coming back to St Mary’s on 10th April! Keep a look out for the posters for more info on how to book for this event. Please see the Church notice boards for information on this month’s services or search us on “A Church Near You” website.

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

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Hadleigh Hares News

and 20 Mile Race on 22 February – a perfect test for those deep into marathon training and chasing those all-important miles. A sudden blip in the weather saw temperatures rise sharply, quite a contrast to the snow that had been experienced the week before. The course is certainly one to remember – unmistakably undulating, with plenty of groans echoing around miles 9 and 19 as runners tackled a steady uphill stretch that seemed to go on forever, before

Katrina Rigby, Fiona Holland, Sarah Watkins and Rebecca Martin. Huge congratulations to Stuart, who secured an impressive 3rd place overall in a superb time of 58:09 – a fantastic achievement! Taking on the 20 miles were Geraldine Suckling and Joanne

skills to conquer the distance. Well done to them both on a strong performance over a challenging course.

On Friday 27 February, running kit was swapped for smart attire as members gathered for the Hadleigh Hares Awards Night at the Jet Lounge. With a full venue and a delicious meal, it was a wonderful evening celebrating the achievements of the past year. It also provided a well-deserved opportunity to thank our fantastic coaches for the time, dedication and encouragement they give throughout the year.

The following weekend, Kevin Long was the only Hare to make his way up to Great Yarmouth for the Half Marathon on 1 March. This fastpaced course takes runners through the scenic sights of the town. Kev had strong winds to contend with, but stuck to his race plan and was place.

Sunday 8 March proved to be a busy racing day, with our runners headed to Colchester to run the Half Marathon. Using the race as part of his marathon training, Stuart put in a solid run in a strong

raising money for Lymphoma Action, a charity close to his heart. Samantha Theobald, Tim Ryder, Ben Roper and Matthew Waylett took part in the very popular Cambridge Half Marathon. This sold-out event takes runners through Cambridge’s historic streets and university

Sam took full advantage, completing the race in an impressive 1:34.

Hooper was taking part in the Lisbon Half Marathon, her third race in the SuperHalfs series. She was pleasantly surprised to discover that the course

April Suspension Bridge, providing amazing views across the city. Fortunately, there were walk-through showers on the course, which were very welcome as the morning was sunny and hot compared to UK temperatures.

What a fantastic day of running!

and the new 10k took place on 15 March. Both courses are known for being hilly and, to add insult to injury, runners had to battle a persistent headwind that didn’t let up throughout the race.

Braving the half marathon were Nathalie and Jo. Unfortunately, Jo had to pull out halfway

cheering Nathalie in.

Taking on the 10k were Nikki Vince, Fiona

and Andrew Cross. For Nikki it was a welcome return to racing

Don’t forget – if you’d like to join Hadleigh Hares, you can try the club for one month completely free, with access to as many sessions as you like. For more information, visit hadleigh-hares.co.uk or email secretary@hadleigh-hares.co.uk. And if running isn’t for you but you’re interested in

Hadleigh Cricket Club

With the long, wet winter thankfully behind us, and the Ashes disaster a distant memory, we can look forward to the new cricket

The 1sts have a new captain, in Tom Piddington, after Dan Shanks decided to join Bury St Edmunds in the East Anglian Premier League.

Returning as overseas player is Ainsley Ndlovu from Zimbabwe, after nearly 500 runs and 42 wickets last season. While the team of the table.

After narrowly missing out on promotion last year, the team will be looking to go one step further this season. The two Sunday teams will once again be captained by Tom Jones and Dave Levitt. The bar will be open on Saturday afternoons, serving some of the best priced beer in town, plus a range of hot food. Let’s hope for some dry weather between now and the start of the season!

Gary Wiles

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