Hadleigh Community News, August 2025

Local Lads return to Hadleigh United for the coming season

It’s been a fantastic start on the recruitment front since Darren Harvey and David Thurkettle were appointed back in May. A new look squad has been formed including 12 local Hadleigh lads (photo right) returning back to the Mill eld for the coming season. How many can you recognise and name?

It’s great to see the club’s vision of showcasing the local talent and reconnecting with the community again continuing to build, and as many of you will have seen through our social media channels it looks like exciting times are ahead! At time of reading this our season will have just started (26 July) and hopefully some of you have been down over the pre-season to give the new era a look. If not, we look forward to seeing you over the coming weeks! Thanks to the local companies and individuals who have already sponsored a player for the 25/26 season. There are many di erent ways you can help fund the club’s running costs

Buy Direct from your local manufacturer

Installing locally for over 40 years

or contribute towards our improvement projects. For example joining our 200 Club.

All details of this and other ways you can support the Club can be found on our website hadleigh-utd.co.uk

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Keith Avis Newsagents set to close its doors

After serving the community for over 50 years, Keith Avis newsagents is set to close on 29 August marking the end of an era for many in the town.

17100 Community News Magazines are delivered during the first week of each month to homes and businesses in Hadleigh, Sudbury, Bildeston, Boxford, Chelsworth, Milden, Edwardstone, Groton, Hitcham, Kersey, Monks Eleigh, Long Melford, Whatfield, Elmsett, Hintlesham, Polstead, Lavenham, Newton Green, Holton & Raydon

We warmly welcome contributions of articles, letters, sports reports, events and photographs, just email or send to the address below and it will appear in the next issue.

Deadline for copy is the 18th of each and every month

As readers of ‘Community News’ will know, in 2024, the original owners, Kelvin and Rupert Avis, made the decision to retire and split their long-standing business into two separate businesses, Keith Avis Newsagents (Hadleigh News) and Keith Avis Printers.

The Newsagent, located in the heart of Hadleigh, has long been a central hub for residents, providing daily newspapers, magazines, and essential local services. Its closure will undoubtedly be felt by its loyal customer base.

While Keith Avis Newsagents will cease trading, Keith Avis Printers, the home of ‘Community News’ will continue to operate and can be accessed via the side entrance on the Co-op walkway.

Jason Holder, Director of Keith Avis Printers commented on the news, saying,

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You may recall a couple of weeks ago we told you that ee ands, was going to be taking on an unbelievable challenge for Autism Anglia - The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge…THREE times in a row!

Yes! You heard that correctly... 9 peaks, 75 miles, and 15,000 ft of elevation gain, all in one go. His inspiration was his three amazing nephews who are autistic, and so ee wanted to raise vital funds for Autism Anglia

We are proud to announce *drum roll please* that ee triumphantly completed his challenge and had this to say of his adventures: "It was

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A recital of pure brilliance

Most months of the year, t Mary’s Church in Hadleigh hosts a Free unchtime Recital, showcasing the best of our local area’s musical talents, and last December was no exception. Hadleigh’s very own Jason Frederick graced the stage with a phenomenal performance of Charlie Brown’s Christmas, displaying his outstanding skills on the piano and accordion, leaving the audience in awe of what they had witnessed.

Film and music have been award-winning composer/multi-instrumentalist Jason’s main interest since seeing the lm old nger on television as a nine-year old. Educated in Canada and the United tates, he studied under composers Christopher Young David Raksin, and Elmer Bernstein (The at the U C Thornton chool of Music, as well as studying privately with eonard Rosenman (Star and Joe Harnell

His music can be heard in projects such as Disney’s 101 Dalmatians 2: Patch’s London Adventure, Big Momma's House, Top Gear USA and the recently updated classic documentary Bela Lugosi: The Forgotten King. He composed the music for the television show starring ara Paxton. Other television credits include Disney’s and the ABC Family network s lacker Cats, created by Kevin Cecil and Andy Riley (Black Books, ittle Britain). In addition, his music can be heard in such programmes as (Channel 4), Good Girls Don't (Oxygen), (Channel 4), Dirty (Discovery UK), (NBC), (ABC), (Food Network), (WB), (CB ), (PB ), and (WE network). Frederick has also scored television adverts for clients such as Rolex and Bombay apphire, promotional trailers for lms such as and documentary subjects. He has played on recordings with artists such as Billy Preston, Peter Thomas, and Will Young, and has played on soundtrack sessions for lm and television. A truly remarkable and impressive collection of his life’s work thus far. Those who are lucky enough to attend the next recital at t Mary’s in eptember, will have the opportunity to be wooed and wowed by Jason yet again. With the recital being free and anyone being able to attend (just turn up on the day), the audience can expect a comprehensive collection of tunes delivered to an extraordinary standard, rarely witnessed without being accompanied with a high price tag that one might expect of such a show.

Not to be missed! Jason Frederick’s Lunchtime Recital: St Mary’s Church Hadleigh, Wednesday 10 September, 1.00pm

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We’re currently undergoing some updates at Canterbury House. We can t wait to show you the results and welcome you to our en ay, comin soon

In a recent survey of all our care homes, when asked if ta treat them with kindness, di nity and res ect , 98.2% of family and friends agreed.

Who Cares? We do, and we always will.

Considering care? We’re only a friendly call away 01473 953 079 or visit www.anchor.org.uk/CanterburyHouse Canterbury House care home, allows Hill, Hadleigh, pswich, u olk, 7

Community Gardens

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Mrs Glenn Abbassi 07870 312409 glenn.abbassi@btinternet.com

The volunteers who look after Hadleigh Community Gardens have been co-ordinated by Jane nowdon since 2017, she has now stood down from this role and I am sure you will agree that she has done a great job over the last eight years. Hadleigh Town Council would like to thank Jane, and all her volunteers for all their work to make Hadleigh beautiful. From July 2025 the Community Gardens will be co-ordinated by the Town Council and the three volunteers will continue their work in Hadleigh, you can usually nd them doing this work during the day except in summer when the evenings are much cooler!

Gerald James Pettitt

1934-2025

The whole family would like to thank everyone who attended the service at t Mary’s Church Hadleigh on 16 June, and the wake afterwards. It was a lovely and tting send o , made special by those who attended. Thanks to your generous donations, over £700 has been raised so far for ewy Body Dementia and u olk Wildlife Trust charities. (https:// geraldpettitt.muchloved.com/) hank you, he ettitt Family

August at Hollow Trees Farm

Where in the world will you nd cows, pigs, sheep and alpacas, rabbits and dinosaurs too? All at Hollow Trees Farm of course! The summer fun continues the Farm Trail throughout August so why not come along and nd out what’s happening at Hollow Trees?

In the school holidays there’s more to explore alongside our friendly farm animals and play areas. Our Activity Field is opened to make room for lots of extra activities especially for you. You will nd a mountain of straw to climb and the Cresta Run sledges to enjoy. Test your skills on the football golf and try for a top score on the Hoopla too? Why not sit back and ride the Barrel Train as it makes its way around the grassland and meadows.

The Farm Trail is a great day out but, there’s so much more on o er for all the family to enjoy at Hollow Trees Farm. Why not grab a bite to eat in the Farm Caf , browse the Farm hop for home grown and local produce or, if some garden inspiration is required then a visit to our Plant Centre is a must.

Hollow Trees Farm is in the village of emer on the Hadleigh to avenham Road. The extra activities run until Tuesday 2nd eptember inclusive. Prebooked online tickets are £8.50 per person. 2 years and under free, visit hollowtrees.co.uk for more information. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Hadleigh Healing Society

The news we see on the television and hear on the radio can be very depressing at times and you think to yourself is there any good news out there to cheer us. It is the small things that make us smile. A child splashing in a puddle, the smell of roses, and the birds singing to name just a few. Take pleasure in the small things in life and cherish them. If you need someone to listen to you, share your concerns and how it a ects your life please allow our quali ed, registered healers to help. Please telephone (answer machine) 01473 823282 or log onto www. hadleighhealingsociety.org or visit Hadleigh Healing ociety Facebook page for an appointment.

We are holding one of our popular Clairvoyant Days on aturday, 13 eptember between 10am and 4pm. There will be two mediums who can give a 20 minute private reading for £15. If you would like an appointment please book early to avoid disappointment. Call us giving your name and telephone clearly and we will get back to you.

Litterature!

Now, before anybody corrects my spelling, the title of this article is itterature, as in, writing about litter. It is an eyesore in Hadleigh! Despite having a lovely team who pick up litter after it has been carelessly discarded, and despite having Robert, who received an award from Hadleigh Town Council for services to the community in relation to litter, there still seems to be a problem.

I am unsure as to why the Co-op got rid of the bins outside the store, and yet there are bins outside Morrisons — but that doesn’t appear to solve the problem either. Inside our schools, children are being taught about the serious nature of global warming, and issues around energy and sustainability, while outside, adults appear to be dropping co ee cups and cigarette ends, and shoving dog poo bags into hedgerows — nice! (Incidentally, since writing this article, the manager of the Co-op kindly informed me that the reason for the removal of bins was due to nationwide business legislation to do with recycling.)

West u olk Council has produced a lovely poster to help people in u olk take greater pride in where they live. If we all took responsibility for our own rubbish, the problem (including rats!) would be signi cantly reduced.

Meanwhile, here is a little rhyme to assist you when you are tempted to throw your unwanted waste onto the communal oor of our beautiful town.

If outside you care to roam, please take ALL your litter home.

Sarah hompson

A distinctive poo bag shoved into hedge outside care home.

Mostly recyclable items.

12 butts in one heap!

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The warm weather seems to be continuing throughout the whole of the summer. Therefore we have been getting lots more summer stock in lovely cool fabrics. We have seen a high demand for our beautiful oral dresses which are available in a variety of styles and colours. Our two shirring bust dresses have been a massive hit as they are tted in the right areas and then skim the areas we all want to be hidden.

Also selling well is our leather coin purses. These come in plain leather or in luxurious leopard print. These are great as they have space for credit cards, coins and cash, perfect to t in smaller bags. I must say I do love a bit of leopard print! We also have a great selection of accessories in stock to complement our summer clothing range. These include lightweight scarves, basket bags, unar trainers and multiple styles of jewellery. These also make ideal gifts for those of you with summer birthdays to buy for. I would like to say a massive thank you to all of our lovely customers (old and new) for popping in over the past few months, it has been great to see so many familiar faces.

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Hadleigh Evening WI

I have to send this in prior to holding our Garden Party in July at the Old chool on Bridge treet, which looks as though is going to be enjoyed by all. It is attended by other WIs - making a total of about 60 enjoying a tasty tea. We are being entertained by the hanty Folk who are always popular - they raise a great deal for the charities they support in any given year.

The unch Bunch travelled quite a way in July - to The Maybush at Waldring eld, but the delicious food made it well worth while. Well done Viv. This month will be quite the reverse, we will go for a short Hadleigh amble on Thursday 14 August before lunching at a local hostelry.

Bookworms have been reading Alexander McCall mith s The Perfect Passion Company and this month oraine has unearthed an Agatha Raison story by M C Beaton.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday 19 August at 7.30pm in the eminar Room of Hadleigh ibrary when we will be welcoming Barbara Meyer talking about Big Cats around Globe. If you would like to come for a 'taster' contact the secretary Glen Abbassi on 07870 312409 or the president heila Webb on 01473 827554.

Finding con dence in a pair of eans

In the rst of a regular new column, the team of Youth Workers at Inspire’s Hadleigh Youth Centre, explains how a clothing workshop has boosted self-esteem and delivered important life lessons for the young people of Hadleigh.

You might have seen us on the High treet, the Hadleigh Youth Centre, tucked in among the shops. You may have walked past during one of our drop-in sessions, where the music’s playing, and young people are chatting and laughing inside. What you might not see, though, is the real di erence happening behind the front door.

We recently ran a clothing workshop to help young people to express their creativity, show their individuality and learn new skills.

Young people brought clothes they were willing to swap or customise to the drop-in session, and we had some incredible donations from the local community. They learned how to repair and upcycle garmentsbreathing new life into what they already owned.

However, what really stood out was what happened around the clothes. The sessions where a space where conversations about body image, self-esteem and identity owed.

We welcomed a teenager who has always been conscious about his tall frame. After picking a new pair of jeans that had been donated –alongside a pair of his old trainers that he re-glued and re-painted – the change in him was clear. He stood up straighter, and his con dence grew.

One of the things we see as youth workers is the rise in body-related issues.

A recent study shows teenagers are now spending an average of over seven hours a day on their phones, with a lot of that being on social media.

It’s no wonder they’re absorbing unrealistic expectations about how they should look or behave.

That’s why sessions like this aren’t just “nice extras.” They’re essential. We’re not about lecturing or telling young people what to think.

Instead of simply saying what’s right or wrong, we educate them around the subject, as learning is a lifelong process. We have conversations about self-esteem, whether it’s through our female empowerment programme, Vibrance, or in our one-to-ones. We’re already planning more. A new programme focused on boys and young men is in the works, looking at masculinity, emotions and identity. It’s not about telling them what to do but rather giving them the space and con dence to be who they are.

This workshop reminded us that change often starts

it starts with a pair of jeans.

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Hadleigh Bowls Club roll to success after success!

Another fantastic team e ort from the Bert Edwards quad saw them convincingly overcome East Bergholt to set up a semi nal against Framlingham at the Borough of Eye on the 30 August. Not to be outdone our tan Wright team beat California and now play Bramford in the quarter nal.

Huge congratulations to the adies who, after a tense semi- nal victory over local rivals Boxford, are through to the County Final of the Top Team competition to be played on August 2nd against Bramford at The Borough of Eye.

And alongside these team successes we also have a host of fantastic individual performances with members in the following competitions.

Gillian Barnes- Area Final of the National Over 60s ( u olk/Norfolk)

- emi Final of the County B.E. Pairs (with ue)

ue aunders- emi Final of B.E. County 4 wood singles

- emi Final of B.E. County Pairs (with Gillian)

- emi Final of B.E. County Triples (with Chris Di)

- emi Final of B.E. County 4s (With Chris, Di Ruth)

Christine Woollard- emi Final of B.E. County Triples (with ue and Di)

- emi Final of B.E. County 4s

- emi Final of Federation County enior pairs (With Di)

Di Miller- emi Final of B.E. County Triples (with ue Chris)

- emi Final of B.E. County 4s (With Chris, ue Ruth)

- emi Final of Federation County enior pairs (with Chris)

Ruth Powney - emi Final of County 4s (with Chris, ue Di)

Moyra Daniels - Area emi Final Federation Mixed Pairs (with Peter)

Ian Jones - Area emi Final Federation enior Pairs (with Bob)

Alan Evans - Quarter Final B.E. Novices

Peter Miller - Area emi Final Federation Mixed Pairs (with Moyra)

Bob Fletcher- Quarter Final B.E. County Champion of Champions

- Area emi Final Federation enior Pairs (with Ian)

If you fancy trying bowls do contact either of the members below who will arrange it for you:

raham Jones 07890 24708 or ob Fletcher 078 7 9 8

Hadleigh owling Club, Stone Street, Hadleigh 7 N

Knitting yarn and wool required

If you have any unwanted yarn or wool, our band of knitters are happy to turn it into warm hats, gloves and scarves to go to Blythswood Care's, Christmas hoebox Appeal.

Bring it along to the Hadleigh United Reformed Church on aturday 13 eptember, between 9am-5pm. It will be warmly welcomed. Alternately, give me a call I will collect.

Many thanks for previous donations and to those who brought along knitted items last eptember, they were all a big help.

Hilary Crisp 822208, on behalf of Hadleigh nited Reformed Church. www.shoeboxappeal.org

DAVID LOYNDS

David Loynds passed away in Colchester Hospital on June 25th, after a major operation.

He was well loved and will be greatly missed by his wife Margaret, sons Steve and Graham, daughter Rach, grandchildren Dan and Ryan and great grandson Atty.

The Cock Inn

What a summer folks!

The Cock Inn

Hadleigh Suffolk

We can’t complain this year with temperatures in the late 20’s during May and August looks set to be a scorcher too. ots of plant watering going on and if you’ve not seen our garden then you’ve missed out. The owers are beautiful and with extra seating there’s bags of space for all. We’ve even purchased extra chairs and don’t forget to grab a cushion from one of the storage lockers for that added comfort.

I wanted to talk a little about the parking situation in Hadleigh and particularly about George treet and the eisure Centre. ocals should lobby Babergh Council to have the eisure Centre/ tonehouse car park returned to its free status. I’m not going to bang on about the unused electric changing spaces as that's another story. However, the added on-street parking and the narrow road (George treet) together with the junction on Threadneedle treet is now a tragic accident waiting to happen. Many commuters use George treet as a through Road as Angel treet is also narrow and too many people are driving with excessive speed. Two accidents last month alone. With the school children crossing nearby, I fear for the worst. Residents are also parking on the Threadneedle treet junction corner too and while I think it’s a crazy place to park, I have some sympathy. Please write in and let’s put pressure on the decisionmakers before its too late.

July was a great month for sport, what with Wimbledon, MotoGP’s, F1 Grand Prix, Test Cricket, The Open, adies Euro Football, the elongated Football Club World Cup and of course The British Irish ions Tour of Australia, we’ve all been truly spoilt. Well August starts with the nal ions Test v The Wallabies. Undefeated as I write but yet to play one of Three test matches, however my money is on a clean sweep for the tourists. ots of handling errors but rugby played at a frightening pace thus far. The Aussies will be a bigger challenge but I just think we are just too good. Hope I’m not left eating humble pie. All the games have been shown live at the Cock Inn and we have been opening earlier than normal on match days. Don’t forget the nal match on aturday 2nd August. KO 11am (open at 10am) and free bacon butties! Big shout out for Chelsea who won the Club World Cup beating P G in the nal while Man City went out in the Quarter Finals to audis Al Hilal in a even goal thriller. There was not the interest in the tournament and I guess by June we were all ‘football fried’ and needed a break. Haha. As I write the UEFA Women’s Euro Championship is underway and holders England are through to the semi nals thanks to a nail biting penalty shoot out! They will face Italy in the semi nals and as you read this article we will know the outcome. Good luck ladies! Talking football has reminded me that the new season starts with holders iverpool taking on Bournemouth in the P opening game on Friday 15th August at 8pm. There are some great xtures throughout the remainder of the month that could shape the title before it really gets going so check our advert for the ‘best picks’. I think the title will be a close event this time around and I would expect to see Man City, Arsenal, iverpool and Chelsea in the mix. Ipswich Town kick o their 2025/6 season in the Championship on Friday 8th August with an away visit to Birmingham City who are tipped by many for promotion too. This game will be shown live on the GIANT CREEN at The Cock Inn KO 8pm This game is followed by an away Carabao Cup match at Bromley on Wednesday 13th with a home game on unday 17th v outhampton and an away visit to Deepdale where they take on PNE aturday 23rd. They will nish up their August xtures with a home match v Derby County. Remember there are hundreds of extra more games live on ky ports this season and of the near 1900 matches played outside of the Premier eague over 1000 will be televised. Two dates for football fans, The Community hield featuring Crystal Palace and iverpool takes place at Wembley on unday 10th with a KO time of 3pm. The UEFA uper Cup is on Wednesday 13th and we will be entertained by P G and purs. KO is 8pm and it should be a cracker. P G will be out for revenge after being pummeled by Chelsea a few weeks prior. Womens rugby is centre stage this month with The Rugby World Cup taking place in England. The opening game sees England (Red Roses) taking on the U A at The tadium of ight on Friday 22nd August KO 7.30pm with cotland entertaining Wales on aturday 23rd at 2.45pm. Matches are being played at venues throughout England with the nal at Twickers on aturday 27th eptember. ee our local ads or follow us on Facebook… Cock Inn Hadleigh u olk for dates and times. There are four pools with four teams in each, including New ealand, Australia, outh Africa and even Brazil. cotland are there too along with pain, Japan, Ireland, Fiji, Canada, Italy and amoa. Good luck girls. We reported last month that The Cock Hens won the udbury District Bar Billiards Knock Out Cup beating our senior team in the nal. This was a great result for a newly formed team in only their rst season. Congratulations to iz Wayne Fosker, Darren May, Peter Mackenzie and Billy Ford. We’ve provided a photo this time around so you can all see their smiling faces. Bar Billiards is an interesting and exciting games and

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we o er expert tuition to those interested and have a dedicated Tuesday evening each month for beginners, though you are welcome to come along anytime.

The Hadleigh Invitational ummer Dart eague is underway and after 9 matches there is some real competitive darts being played. At the halfway stage The Cock Inn’s Kraken team is leading the league at the moment however there is a way to go yet and The George and Dawsey’s Jets (another Cock Inn team) are close behind. There are 10 teams with the Guardsmen holding up the league, but strong lads they are! We are rather light on live music throughout August as it’s the traditional holiday month though we still have a number of class gigs, starting with Jasmine and Graham on unday 3rd August. Graham, better known in duo Words Music sings with his talented daughter Jasmine. On aturday 9th we welcome back All Revved Up for a evening of high octane. This band is great and will get you all bopping from 8.45pm. The following aturday our local famous DJ Dave Willis (better known as Chubby Rhiono) takes to the platform with a night of old vinyl starting at 8.30pm It’s a once a year gig for Dave at The Cock so please bring those dancing shoes. unday 24th August is the bank holiday weekend and we have the wonderful Blaze On back at 3pm. John Pipe leads what were the old Blazers and habeen. If you’ve not seen this band you are missing out. Early please as a full house is expected.

Big thanks to all the Morris Dancers who participated in Hadleigh’s ‘Day of Dance’ in late June and subsequent dancing at The Cock Inn in July. I can still hear the bells but what a great spectacular.

We have a terri c lineup of guest ales and ciders throughout August and we are well on our way to reaching our target of o ering over 120 di erent cask ales this year. Recent ales have included local brewer Mighty Oak and their Maldon Gold and Magpie’s Hoppily Ever After. Most ales are around 3.8% to 4.5% which allows for supping a few. Brandeston Gold made an appearance from u olk brewer Earl oham as did Ghost hip from Adnams. Oakham’s Endless ummer and ittle Eaton’s Gangway Gold were both delicious. ots of Gold Blondes around this time of year and this will continue into the autumn. ook out for Fat Cat’s Tropical Tom and Tiny Rebel’s One Inch Punch. We invite you to drink often folks but responsibly.

Hadleigh Crime Review

June 202

2x Criminal Damage (vehicles damaged), 1x Burglary (shed break in - tools stolen), 1x Take/ make/distribute indecent image of a child (see below), 1x Domestic non crime incident, 21x Non crime incidents such as domestic non crimes or adult/child welfare referrals, 1x Resist/obstruct a constable, 1x possession of blade (male arrested and weapon recovered), 8x Public Order o ences (including an A ray), 1x exual assault on a male child under 13 (child on child), 1x Rape (suspect arrested, investigation ongoing), 2x Theft, 4x Harassment, 1x Dangerous Dog injuring a person, 1x Malicious communications, 12x Assaults and 5x Assaults on emergency worker (police), 7x Anti-social behaviour incidents.

I have recently dealt with an incident involving primary school children, the creation of a WhatsApp group which grew to over 100 users, and then people within the group sharing an inappropriate image of a naked man and an indecent image of two children. This incident highlights the importance of discussing the pitfalls children can fall into when it comes to youth-produced sexual imagery.

Children seem to be getting mobile phones at younger ages than ever before. According to Ofcom, 90% of children own a mobile phone by age 11, and three-quarters of children aged 8–17 have social media accounts—despite most platforms requiring users to be at least 13 (including WhatsApp). martphones can obviously take images and record video. The creation, possession, or distribution of indecent images of anyone under 18 is a criminal o ence. Even if the image is self-generated and shared consensually between peers, it can still result in police involvement and, in severe cases, prosecution. Many cases involving children are handled with education and safeguarding in mind. The legal framework exists to protect children from exploitation and long-term harm.

To help your child avoid this issue, it is essential to have an open conversation with them about digital safety, privacy, and the permanence of online actions. Tools like parental controls and family media agreements can also help set boundaries. Explain to them how it is against the law for them to take an image of their own private areas—even if they simply retain it on their own phone (this constitutes possession of an indecent image of a child). As soon as it is shared, it becomes a distribution o ence. If any of these types of images are on their phone, make sure they are deleted.

When authorities become aware of these incidents, crimes may be recorded, and an investigation begins to determine whether education or enforcement is required. Police also ensure there is no exploitation, coercion, or threats involved. If an adult is involved, it is dealt with robustly.

With all that in mind, please also check the settings on their social media and WhatsApp. There are settings within WhatsApp that prevent your child from being added into a group without their permission. If you are concerned about a child sharing this type of image with yours, delete the image(s) and report it to the police. If there is any coercion, threat, or an adult is involved, retain everything until police can advise. Never transfer the content to your own phone, as even with the best intentions, you would then be in possession of an indecent image of a child, which, as previously explained, is against the law.

ind Regards C 1293 Johnson Hadleigh Community olice O cer.

A superb trip to an historic town.

Ever since my days in the 1970s when I worked for Babergh District Council, I have always enjoyed visiting Hadleigh. A pleasant environment, ample car parking, interesting shops including the wonderful book shop The Idler and a high class butchers, as well as a choice of venues for co ee, makes for an interesting time.

On our last aturday trip we suddenly heard the tinkling sound of bells worn by Morris dancers, no doubt from many di erent teams, who had come to a organised by the Boudicca Border Morris based in Hadleigh. Every street seemed to have the dancers performing dances from earlier times, and what a colourful and entertaining spectacle that was, bringing broad smiles to the faces of the people watching them. We were only sad that we had not realised that the event was taking place because we would have planned our day di erently.

However, we then discovered that on the unday evening there was a free summer concert in Hadleigh Church, given by the Hadleigh Orchestra. The programme included works by Bizet, Haydn's Trumpet Concerto, with a superb solo by Ian Abbott, and Dvorak's ymphony Number 9 (from the New World)..

The performance of these works by this acclaimed Community Orchestra was absolutely rst class and just the right note on a warm summer evening. The music drifted through the open doors and into the churchyard outside; a real musical paradise!

All in all an excellent weekend trip to a historic and beautiful town, topped o with an orchestra who will always be well worth listening to. raham ay

JOY AND BIFF WARD

Mum you left us 6 years ago and your husband followed two years later. Miss you both. Love Heather, Maxie and families.

A new time for Enigma Hadleigh

Starting on Wednesday 3 September 202 at 7pm **New ime**

ENIGMA is a peer support group that meets weekly in Hadleigh. We are open to new members and hope the new timings will allow those with prior daytime commitments to attend. The sessions are based around a therapy workbook as well as occasional speakers or trips focusing on a variety of useful topics such as nutrition, crafts, essential oils and mindfulness in the outdoor environment.

Enigma can be suitable for adults, with a wide range of mental health conditions and who are experiencing overwhelming emotions that a ect their daily lives. Enigma is run by group members, and the format has run successfully for many years (groups also run in the towmarket area). People who have attended and bene tted, have included those experiencing depression, anxiety and stress, and at varying parts of the neurological spectrum. We meet every Wednesday night from 7pm to 8.30pm in a community space in Hadleigh, with breaks during school holidays.

lease email one of the leaders an on iangrutch eld@gmail.com or Rachel ia butter yrachel2373@gmail.com to learn more o er a friendly cuppa and meet one to one prior to coming to the group itself.

Hadleigh Walkers

Our walk on aturday 9 Aug will be a circular one of approximately 10 miles. We will leave tonehouse Road car park at 9.30 am and proceed to Aldham Church, Aldham Priory, Norman’s Fm, Ramsey Wood, Cobbold’s Fm, Durrant’s Fm and back to the start arriving around 2 pm. We will have two short refreshment stops along the way We will 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 well-behaved dogs. As usual, route maps can be requested from the website. For further information about these walks go to hadleighwalkers.com or email us at hadleighwalkers@gmail.com.

Complex cottage renovations recognised with Noel Turner Award

A complex, but sympathetic, renovation and modernisation of two Grade II listed timber-framed 17th century cottages in Hadleigh, u olk, has gained the prestigious Noel Turner Award for Richard Harrison.

The Noel Turner Award, presented by the Hadleigh ociety is made in recognition of outstanding improvements to, or conservation of, Hadleigh’s buildings or environment. It is presented in memory of Mr Turner who was one of the founders of the Hadleigh ociety and chairman in 1990. The terraced cottages, comprising 3 and 5 Church treet, had been used as a single residence and remained largely untouched for 50 years and it was Mr Harrison’s idea to turn them back into the original two dwellings.

he said. ittle did he realise the bureaucratic hurdles he had to face to achieve this – isted Buildings consent, buildings regulation and even particular Highways regulations as they were deemed ‘two new residences’.

However, according to Richard Fletcher, chairman of the Hadleigh ociety, he achieved his aim, following a programme of works undertaken over the past two years

commented Mr Fletcher.

Richard Harrison, a Hadleigh resident, undertook the project through his company, Church treet Developments u olk td, using local contractors and craftsmen. He was presented with the award at the Hadleigh ociety’s AGM, held in the town’s historic Guildhall, on 25 June.

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Richard Harrison outside the cottages he has renovated in Church Street, Hadleigh.

This wall painting, discovered during the renovation, has been carefully protected.

The aim was to ma e the cottages t for modern living while preserving as many original features as possible, as well as complying with a host of regulations and restrictions.

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AN EXHIBITION OF VJ DAY AND BEYOND

Caring for Hadleigh – the oy of compassion in action.

At City on a Hill Care, we believe that care is more than a task, it’s a joy, a privilege, and a calling. To us, caring is like tending a garden: each person is unique and deserves patient attention, nourishment, and a safe space to bloom. We nd deep ful lment in walking alongside individuals through life’s varying seasons whether sunny or stormy, providing not just support, but true companionship.

Many Hadleigh men served in the Far East, this ended on 15th August 1945 with Victory Over Japan, VJ Day.

From 11 am - Exhibition at the Town Hall, with craft activities for all to enjoy.

Refreshments provided.

The shops on the High Street will also have window displays to commemorate VJ day and the soldiers who served.

TO BE HELD AT THE DINING ROOM, HADLEIGH TOWN HALL ON FRIDAY 15TH AUGUST 2025 FROM 11 AM For further information contact Hadleigh Town Council, Market Place, Hadleigh Email: assistant@hadleightowncouncil.gov.uk or call 01473 823884

One of the many joys on our journey has been caring for the community of Hadleigh. With its warm, welcoming spirit and rich sense of connection, Hadleigh holds a special place in our hearts. We’re not just visitors here we’re neighbours, listeners, and hands ready to help. Every home, every family we support adds another beautiful thread to the vibrant tapestry of care we’re weaving in u olk.

Our open door policy means we’re always available for a chat, whether you’re seeking care, o ering care, or simply have questions. Think of us like a lighthouse on a hill: always shining, always guiding, always here when you need us.

As the summer sun graces us with its golden warmth, we encourage everyone, young and old to stay hydrated and take care in the heat. Water is to our bodies what kindness is to the soul: essential, refreshing, and life-giving.

We’re thrilled to announce that City on a Hill Care will be at the Hadleigh Market on August 15th! Come by and say hello we’d love to meet you. Our care experts will be on hand to share practical care tips, answer your questions, and connect you with other professionals who’ll be joining us to share valuable health and wellness information. Whether you’re a carer, a family member, or just curious about how care works, there’s something for everyone.

And yes, there’ll be treats! Think of it as a little sprinkle of sweetness, a thank-you for stopping by, and a reminder that care can be joyful, lighthearted, and full of good moments.

o mark your calendars, bring a friend, and let’s chat about what caring well really looks like. We look forward to seeing you at the market, and until then stay cool, stay kind, and drink plenty of water!

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Theatre Shows for Autumn/Winter

The box o ce is now open for two touring theatre shows coming to Hadleigh Old chool, the arts and entertainment venue at 5 Bridge treet Hadleigh IP7 6BY. First in October, there is an original drama mixing Grimm folk tales with a family mystery, second in December we host the annual comedy romp that is the ‘Common Ground Theatre Co’ Christmas spectacular. he ales Our Mother old plays on aturday 18th October at 5pm 8pm, and unday 19th October at 5pm. Booking via www. commongroundtc.co.uk/autumn-tour-25

At their mother’s memorial service, estranged brothers Brian and Dennis Cox remember the tales she told them as children - and as adults. ome were fables of homespun wisdom, some were her own versions of the grimmest fairy tales. Did they help the brothers in their life path, or did they make the forest darker and the way less clear? Were her stories just for fun, or a kind of smokescreen, an enchanted mist that enticed them to strange parts... As the brothers try to work out their di erences, they bring to life the dark and twisted tales of their childhood with music and storytelling, aided by the mysterious Puppet Master!

Sherlock Holmes Smells il entertains on Monday 15th December at 7.30pm, Tuesday 16th December at 7.30pm, Wednesday 17th December 4pm 7.30pm. Booking via https://www.commongroundtc. co.uk/xmas-show-25-26

Comedy mystery peppered with Common Ground’s trademark sparkling wit, ingenious staging and hilarious songs. Holmes has booked Watson a two week stay at a health spa, high in the proughton Mountains, near Ipswich. Though Watson insists he doesn’t require steam baths and carrot soup, Holmes persuades him to “take the cure” and return to his duties well rested and refreshed. But something is amiss at Queasy Pines anatorium. Having no contact with the outside world except phone, post, telegram and carrier pigeon, Watson must wait for Holmes’ visit to tell him of the mysterious disappearances at Queasy Pines and its strange onelegged uperintendent, Professor Eintrouser.

Common Ground are committed to keeping small-scale theatre alive and well in East Anglia, presenting shows that are, rst and foremost, entertaining. Featuring live music, performed by our company of skilled actor-musicians, our productions are theatrically inventive, characterbased and always emotionally engaging.

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Saturday 27th September 2025

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It’s now just over a year since I was re-elected as your Member of Parliament for outh u olk - and what an incredibly busy year it has been. It remains the greatest privilege of my professional life to spend my working time representing the constituency that is my home. No matter how you voted at the election, I am committed to representing every resident and working to achieve positive outcomes for outh u olk.

One of the highlights of the last twelve months was the announcement that Hadleigh would be receiving a new banking hub. I’m pleased to share that plans have now been con rmed for a purpose-built facility, expected to open this summer. The proposed location in the Morrison’s supermarket car park was chosen after a thorough search for suitable venues, and whilst some residents would have preferred a High treet site, this solution is pragmatic and o ers practical bene ts such as free parking and easy access for shoppers. Of course, some people would ideally prefer to have traditional branches back – but the reality is they’ve all closed in Hadleigh, so it’s better to have this service than a total banking vacuum.

As a rural MP, protecting our countryside and supporting rural communities is always a priority for me. Over the past year, I have continued to campaign against National Grid’s proposed Norwich to Tilbury pylon route, which would have a signi cant impact on our beautiful countryside, and have urged National Grid and the Government to fully consider alternative transmission options. In particular, HVDC underground cabling, which independent reviews have found to be cost-competitive. You can nd the latest updates on this campaign on my website: www.jamescartlidge.com/pylons ince the Autumn Budget, there has been considerable discussion about proposed changes to Business Property Relief, Agricultural Property Relief, and the introduction of inheritance tax on farming assets. I have spent signi cant time meeting with local farmers and holding roundtable discussions with the NFU and Rural Payments Agency to better understand the impact of these changes. Many farmers have voiced concerns about how these proposals could a ect their family businesses and the future of farming, not only in our area but across the country. I remain committed to supporting our farming community, recognising their vital role as custodians of our countryside and the providers of our nation’s food security. Protecting our countryside also happens on a smaller scale, through local community action. I’ve taken part in litter picks across outh u olk, including the Great British pring Clean in Cock eld with the WI. These events highlight the power of local volunteers, whose dedication keeps our villages clean and welcoming. If your village is organising a litter pick, please do email my o ce - I’m always keen to join and lend a hand if I can.

Of course, so much of what makes outh u olk special is down to the tireless work of volunteers and community groups. In 2023, I launched my ‘Community Champion’ awards to celebrate these unsung heroes. Nominations for this year’s awards are now open, and I encourage you to put forward anyone who goes above and beyond for your community. You can do so here: www.jamescartlidge.com/communitychampion

Finally, preserving our beautiful u olk churches remains a top priority of mine. ast year, I was proud to raise £905 for t Andrew’s, Great Cornard, to help towards their renovation project. This eptember, I will be cycling in support of t Michael’s, Brantham. These historic buildings are at the heart of our communities, and I am grateful for everyone’s support in keeping them thriving.

It has been a busy and ful lling year, and I am honoured to continue working on your behalf. There is much more to do, and I look forward to another year of supporting our local communities and celebrating all that makes outh u olk such a wonderful place to live.

Keith

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Keith you became a star 7 years ago, a few years later your brother Paul joined you. Love you both always from Heather & Family

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DOG WALKING

Find Friendship, Purpose, and Practical Fun at Hadleigh Men’s Shed

The Hadleigh Men’s hed is a vibrant, welcoming space where men of all ages and backgrounds can come together to share skills, make things, and enjoy a cuppa and a chat. Based in the heart of the community, the hed o ers much more than just a place to tinker with tools, it’s a place to connect, belong and feel valued. For many men, especially those who are retired, living alone, or adjusting to life changes, it’s all too easy to lose social contact and structure.

The Men’s hed provides a friendly and relaxed environment where you can drop in as often as you like, get involved in hands-on projects, or simply enjoy the company of others. Activities are guided by members’ interests, from woodworking and DIY to up-cycling, or helping out with community projects.

No previous experience is necessary, just a willingness to join in. There’s always someone happy to show you the ropes and there’s no pressure to commit or perform. The bene ts are real and lasting; improved mental health, reduced isolation and the satisfaction of working shoulder to shoulder with like-minded people. It’s not just about making things, it’s about making friends, memories and a di erence.

We’re always happy to welcome new members, whether you’re looking to learn, lend a hand, or just have a laugh. Pop in and see what we’re about, the door is open, the kettle’s on, and you’ll be met with a warm smile. Come and be part of something great.

We’re at the Black Swan Yard where a warm welcome awaits or get in touch at hadleighmensshed@gmail.com.

Orchard Barn News

Learning from the past how to build a greener future

Join our Celebration of Orchard Life on Saturday 30 August 10:30 am – 4 pm all welcome!

A free, family-friendly day celebrating orchards, heritage skills, and the summer harvest. Come and see the progress, share stories, and enjoy this beautiful space together.

Paul Read, East Anglia’s leading plum expert from the u olk

Traditional Orchard Group will bring a stunning display of over 40 heritage plum varieties and help identify any mystery plums you bring from your own garden. Who knows – you might be growing a rare gem! Fingers crossed, our own greengages will be ripe and ready for tasting –a seasonal treat not to be missed!

There’ll be greenwood craft demonstrations throughout the day – pole lathe turning, spoon carving and more – mostly using timber from our orchard. ome are hands-on, so come and have a go!

Explore our new natural building education space, nd out about our autumn workshops, and connect with others passionate about sustainability.

Coming soon: ool LC! Join us for our rst Garden Tool Restoration Workshop – pade Revival: Date to be con rmed. earn how to remove rust and revive your spades! Please email arah to reserve your place. To nd out more about us or to volunteer, go to our website http://www. orchardbarn.org.uk, call arah on 07766 054042 or email her sarah. orchardbarn@gmail.com

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Why is it important to make a will

Creating a will is one of the most responsible and thoughtful actions a person can take during their lifetime. A will is a legal document that outlines your wishes regarding the distribution of your assets, the care of any dependents, and other important matters after your death. Despite its signi cance, many people delay or avoid making a will, often due to discomfort discussing death or the belief that it is unnecessary. However, the bene ts of having a Will are numerous and profound.

1. nsures your wishes are respected A will clearly states how you want your possessions and property distributed. Without one, the state will determine how your estate is divided according to intestacy laws, which may not re ect your personal wishes or the needs of your loved ones.

2. rotects your lo ed ones By specifying bene ciaries, you help avoid disputes among family members over your estate. You can also appoint guardians for minor children, ensuring they are cared for by someone you trust. Without a will, the court decides who becomes their guardian, which might not align with your preferences.

3. Minimises legal complications and delays – Dying without a will (intestate) can lead to lengthy and costly legal processes. A valid Will can speed up probate and reduce administrative burdens on your family during an already di cult time.

4. Reduces estate taxes – While a will itself doesn’t eliminate estate taxes, e ective estate planning – often done in tandem with writing a will – can help minimise the tax burden on your bene ciaries.

. Allows charitable contributions – If you wish to leave part of your estate to a charity or cause you care about, a will provides a formal means to do so. This can create a lasting legacy and support organisations that are meaningful to you.

i es you peace of mind – Knowing your a airs are in order can o er signi cant emotional relief. It ensures that you have taken steps to provide for your family, honor your values, and maintain control over what happens after your death.

Making a will is not just for the elderly – anyone with dependents, property or personal preferences about their legacy should have one. It’s a simple yet powerful tool that brings clarity, protects your loved ones, and ensures your nal wishes are honored. udgeons rentice Solicitors

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Hadleigh Food Stories

‘There was no choice –eat what you’re given!’

Can you imagine not having choice, convenience and all year round access to your favourite foods? This is what our story tellers told us about growing up in the 50’s and 60’s: and was more available then.

The group recalled what food they ate as children.

The seasons were more important.

There was no choice, but there were things to look forward to through the seasons.

The local shops were mainly butchers and bakers. In the 60s and 70s convenience food came in and there was more choice in the shops.

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hanks to Jimmy, orothy, Heather, aul and Austin for sharing their stories. If you have stories to tell about food we’d love to hear from you. lease contact hadleigh.heat@hotmail.com hank you to Hadleigh Society for providing the photos.

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Hadleigh Town Council

Full Council Meeting

Thursday 19th June 2025 at 7pm held in The Guild Room at Hadleigh Town Hall, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 5DN Minutes

resent Councillors Bayliss, Beggerow, Elliott, Gower, Howlett, oftus, Monks (Chair) and hearly- anders

In Attendance Town Clerk, 1 member of the public (2 via Zoom)

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

Apologies of Absence Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Miller, Minns, Mc eod, Taylor and Wilson. Apologies were also received from District Councillors Dowling and Carruthers and County Councillor Fraser.

Approval of Absence Proposed by Councillor Gower, seconded by Councillor Beggerow the absence of Councillors Miller, Minns, Mc eod, Taylor and Wilson were approved.

Vote = 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

eclarations of Interest Councillor Monks declared a non-registrable interest in HTC25.104 as she is a member of Hadleigh ociety History Group.

Councillor hearly- anders declared a non-registrable interest in HTC25.104 as he is a member of Hadleigh ociety History Group.

Councillor oftus declared a non-registrable interest in HTC25.104 as he is a member of Hadleigh ociety History Group.

Councillor Beggerow declared a non-registrable interest in HTC25.099 as he is one of the Councillors named. ispensations Councillors oftus, Monks and hearly- anders requested a dispensation to be allowed to discuss HTC25.104. Proposed by Councillor Gower, seconded by Councillor oftus it was agreed to grant a dispensation.

Vote = 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Minutes 1 th May 202 Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Bayliss the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 15th May 2025 were approved.

Vote = 8 For 0 Against, 0 Abstain Reports from Babergh Councillors The reports from Babergh District Council Ward Councillors were noted ublic Forum No members of the public wished to speak.

Finance -Invoices Proposed by Councillor Gower, 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 = 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Finance – Quarter 4 Accounts Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Elliott the Quarter 4 Accounts (1st January 202531st March 2025) were received.

Finance – Year nd Figures Proposed by Councillor Gower, seconded by Councillor Beggerow the year-end gures (including reserves) for 2024/25 were approved.

Vote = 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Finance – re-Authorised Proposed by Councillor oftus, seconded by Councillor Elliott the direct debits in place were noted and the updated preauthorised spend for 2 years from 01/06/2027 was agreed.

Vote = 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain overnance – Internal Audit Report 24 2 Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor hearly- anders the Internal Audit Report for 24/25 was received.

Vote = 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Governance – Recommendations Proposed by Councillor hearlyanders, seconded by Councillor Howlett the action plan for recommendations from the Internal Audit Report were received.

Vote = 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Governance – AGAR Statement 24 2 Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Gower the AGAR governance statement for 24/25 were approved.

Vote = 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Governance – AGAR Accounting Statement Proposed by Councillor

Beggerow seconded by Councillor Gower the AGAR accounting statement for 24/25 was approved.

Vote = 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Co-option Hadleigh North A vote took place to co-opt the vacancy in North Ward, the votes were as follows: Helen Allan – 2 votes, Tony Mills – 0 votes, Jonathon Moore – 2 votes, Trevor Bygate – 4 votes

As there was no majority vote it moved to a second round of voting as follows: Helen Allan – 3 votes, Jonathon Moore – 0 votes, Trevor Bygate – 5 votes

There was an absolute majority to co-opt Trevor Bygate.

Standing Order 7 Proposed by Councillor oftus, seconded by Councillor Gower it was agreed to suspend tanding Order 7 to allow the agenda item HTC25.098 and HTC25.099.

Vote = 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Financial Regulations Proposed by Councillor Gower, seconded by Councillor Elliott the updated Financial Regulations were agreed.

Vote = 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Councillor Beggerow left the room at 7.22pm

xternal Auditor Ob ections 23 24 Proposed by Councillor hearlyanders, seconded Councillor Howlett the response to objection 4 regarding the AGAR 24/25 was agreed.

Vote = 7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Councillor Beggerow returned at 7.31pm

Insurance Cover The insurance cover for 25/26 was noted.

Grant valuation Form – Gayford Court The Grant Evaluation Form for Gayford Court was noted

Grant valuation Form – Catch 22 The Grant Evaluation Form for Catch 22 was noted.

Grant valuation Form – St Mary’s rimary School The Grant Evaluation Form for t Mary’s Primary chool was noted.

Grant valuation Form – Hadleigh Society History Group The Grant Evaluation Form for Hadleigh ociety History Group was noted.

Grant valuation Form – Hadleigh Flood Action Group The Grant Evaluation Form for Hadleigh Flood Action Group was noted.

Grant valuation Form – Abbeycroft Leisure The Grant Evaluation Form for Abbeycroft eisure was noted.

Grant olicy Form Proposed by Councillor Howlett, seconded by Councillor Elliott the updated Grant Policy Grant Application Form were approved subject to a minor amendment regarding deadlines.

Vote = 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Fee Review – Increase of Allotment Rents Proposed by Councillor Gower, seconded by Councillor Bayliss it was agreed to increase the allotment rents by 2.5% (rounded to the nearest 10p) e ective from 29th eptember 2025.

Vote = 7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Fee Review – Increase of Cemetery Fees Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Gower it was agreed to increase all Cemetery fees by 2.5% (rounded to the nearest £5) from 1st August 2025.

Vote = 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

B C Licensing olicy Consultation Proposed by Councillor hearlyanders, seconded by Councillor Howlett it was agreed not to respond to the icensing Policy consultation.

Vote = 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Future Meetings The next scheduled meeting will be on Thursday 17th July 2025.

xclusion of ress and ublic Proposed by Councillor Gower, seconded by Councillor oftus, it was agreed to exclude the press and public in pursuance of ection 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 the Press and the Public shall be excluded for the next items of business on the grounds that it is likely to be prejudicial to the public interest by reason of the con dential nature of the business to be transacted as the information is commercially sensitive.

Vote = 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

CONFI N IAL S SSION: CL SION OF H R SS AN BLIC

The meeting was suspended at 7.58pm.

The meeting reconvened at 8.02pm.

Minutes Con dential Session Proposed by Councillor Gower, seconded by Councillor Beggerow the minutes of the Con dential session held on 15th May 2025 were agreed.

Vote = 7 for, 0 Against, 1 Abstain

LRSG avilion The ewerage Treatment Plant at ayham Road ports was discussed and actions agreed

Close of Meeting he meeting closed at 8.21pm

Letters to the Editor to the Editor

Dear Editor,

lease write to: Jason Holder 8 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich I 7 F or email: comnews@keithavis.co.uk

I would like to thank ue Dennis for responding to my letter. I am aware of the High treet issue she mentioned, and I hope that consideration is made for a safety upgrade at that site also. Regarding my proposition for the installation of a crossing on tation Road near the high school, I’m told that there would be insu cient visibility for westbound motorists to observe and respond to a crossing. For me, this response actually highlights a safety need! Is there, then, su cient visibility for westbound motorists to observe and respond to people trying to cross the road? I’ve been making noises about this issue for about half a year now and have repeatedly hit a brick wall. More support is needed!

Dear Editor,

Wayne Cowdrey

I was in Paddy and cott's recently when a man suddenly got up and rushed outside. I then realised that an elderly female had fallen over and I saw other people also helping her. he was then helped across the road by that man into the hairdressers opposite where I guess she was going. I saw her soon after in a chair having a drink to help her settle. How good to see that people are still considerate and willing to help.

Dear Editor,

SUREFIX

John Sones

I would like to say a big thank you to all who supported my fund-raising ‘Walk on the Wildingside’ last month. This was my personal challenge to mark my 84th birthday and the six month’s anniversary of my new hip. I was touched by the number of walkers who joined me on the very wet day of the walk. Their generosity and also that of the non-walkers has been overwhelming. pecial thanks to some help behind the scenes: the Buckle and Craske families for giving us access to some spectacular views of the county, Miles Hitchcock-Brown for patiently marking out the route with me, teve Harvey, Beryl and Alan Meredith for their brilliant maps and Peter Cutts’ photographic record of the day. An additional shout for my PR IT assistant Jan Devey and hubby, John, for manning the rst and last pit stop all day at emer Manor. All our e orts have not been in vain as the generous cash donations and those via the Just Giving page, which Joel Runnels-Moss kindly set up on my behalf, have well exceeded my target of £3,500. This will not only enable the Health Centre to buy a state-of-the-art Doppler machine but also purchase some software to upgrade their existing model. I have it on good authority that the machines will be in use every day monitoring the health of patients’ legs. It will also mean patients will no longer have to travel to Ipswich for the examination. Many thanks once again for your support. It is very much appreciated by me and the Health Centre too.

Jim Wilding

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FRIDAY 19th SEPTEMBER

7.30pm at ALDHAM CHURCH

An illustrated talk by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on its history, its work and its cemeteries across the world. It will also include the stories of some of those from villages around Hadleigh who died on active service.

Tickets £10 per adult (which includes a donation to the CWGC and a first glass of wine or a soft drink).

“Under 16’s” are welcome free of charge. Tickets may be purchased at the door but it is ALWAYS helpful to let us know in advance if you are coming. Thank you, Further information from Jonathan Ralph: E: jonathan_ralph@outlook.com

A WELL KNOWN HA D John Cun

For many Hadleigh residents, John Cunningham is a familiar gure. Not one encountered walking along the street or in one of town’s many co ee drinking locations but rather on a ladder patiently restoring the pointing in an ancient wall or building. Behind that diminutive gure is a remarkable life story stretching back ninetytwo years.

John and his twin brother Peter were born in outhend Hospital 1933. They grew up in Westcli -on- ea with their older siblings, Geo rey and Donald. Their early years were greatly disrupted by WW2 with the family moving several times. In mid-1940 the boys were eventually evacuated along with 8,500 other children, to Walton-on-Trent. John stayed with two di erent families and his parents came to visit. On their return home, John’s father became ill and lacking medical attention, died in 1940.

His mother and grandmother decided to move to Walton where

they rented a cottage . The boys attended the local school and had to endure quite a lot of banter about their ‘southern accent’. This peaceful village life, just within earshot of the German bombing raids, all came to an end in 1945. The family returned to Westcli where John and his twin brother went to the local High chool. When his aspirations to join the police force were thwarted by his lack of height, he decided to join an insurance company in ondon. His apprenticeship was going well until John was called to do two years’ military service.

Once that was complete he returned to the Insurance Company in ondon and moved into the Claims’ Department. He decided to focus on handling Motor Insurance Claims. After an intense programme of studying and exams he became a an FCII, Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute, an accolade he still holds today. He then worked in many di erent parts of the country until he eventually became a claims’ handler in the company’s Ipswich o ce, some forty years ago.

His rst house was in Upper ayham followed by another in Toppes eld Close where he still lives today. Through his claims work on damaged properties he became familiar with building construction. He taught himself how to restore ailing brickwork using hydrated lime mortar. As this material doesn’t damage bricks it is particularly useful when patching up ancient constructions. John has rebuilt and repaired some 30 brick walls in Hadleigh using hydrated lime and sand or sometimes making use of the material taken out of the walls to complete the work.

(Four brothers. John right)

DLEIGH CHARACTER

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When John decided to retire at 60 his claims manager o ered him a consultancy role with the company, a job he did until he was 71. He likes living in Hadleigh as it is such a friendly town. He attends all the Churches as his belief is based on the doctrine of Emanuel wedenborg. wedenborg emphasized the importance of both faith and good deeds for salvation, challenging traditional Christian doctrines. Given his belief it comes as no surprise to learn that the over the years his support has enabled a young Nepalese student, Prakash (see photo) to become a quali ed GP in the UK. He also made sure his relationship with his ex-wife and stepdaughter was not damaged by their divorce.

John continues to enjoy living in Hadleigh although his ladder climbing days were abruptly ended when he was knocked down while crossing the road. Fortunately, he made a miraculous recovery and in still participates in many of the town’s activities especially Friday’s Caf Church in t Mary’s.

Hadleigh Productions is proud to announce our next show

‘Illuminating Alice’

Friday 2 th September 7:30pm

Hadleigh Old School, 3- Bridge Street, Hadleigh I 7 BY

Alice d’ umiere is a gender uid spoken word artist, poet and performer who has set herself a number of pulse-racing performance challenges over the years; from becoming an aerial hoop performer to an opera singer; all accomplished in pursuit of exploring identity, individual creativity and the joys of not always con rming to the gender one is assigned at birth. This show takes it back to the beginning, revisiting her childhood imagination and exploring the fantastical tales which led to her real-life choices... In the parlance of the super-hero genre - this is the origin story!

is a highly personal piece from an accomplished writer/performer; playfully analysing the narrative construction of the people we see in the mirror. The resultant work is a passionate, honest and celebratory show; part personal testament, part solo cabaret. Expect dynamic performance poetry, engaging comedy, songs, voluminous frocks and de nitely more than a touch of ewis Carroll... www.alicedlumiere.co.uk

ickets are now available for 12 by contacting us at hadleighproductions@gmail.com or by phoning 07778 8 02 7.

Hadleigh Choral Society

We can't wait to get back to rehearsals for our Autumn programme which will feature Mozart's incredible as well as Haydn's Did you know that these two composers, although nearly 25 years apart in age, were close friends as well as professional collaborators? Our Autumn term begins on Tuesday 9th eptember, and as always, we welcome new singers. Why not join us for our free singing exploration morning, aturday 13 eptember from 9.15 am to12.15 pm at the Ansell Centre as we learn all about these glorious choral works. Music and refreshments will be provided, and there is a special o er for new choir members. For more information visit www.hadleighchoralsociety.org.uk.

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Hadleigh Community Forum 60

uesday 8 July 202

CHAIR: Jan evey Notes: Jess Janas

1 W LCOM : The Chair welcomed everyone and Jonathan Moore introduced himself to the Forum. He is standing as a candidate for the Town Council, North Ward.

2 R OR OF H LAS M ING: Accepted

3 S AN AR A S

3.1 OLIC S A M N

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

3.2 St MARYS CHURCH

Works to upgrade the power into church progress. The GPR (ground penetrating radar) report has shown various underground indications and these will inform the archaeological trial holes which now need to be changed from the original plan and a site visit will take place shortly. Work has begun to address issues identi ed in the Quinquennial Inspection.

Jo informed the meeting that Rev’d Dr Glenda Hall was ordained Deacon on 28 June at Bury Cathedral and will serve her three-year Curacy in the bene ce of Hadleigh ayham and helley. he will be ordained Priest next year. The meeting was also informed that last week Jo had the 30th anniversary of his being ordained Priest. Congratulations were o ered to both.

AVE THE DATE: aturday 30 August. 12-4pm. Deanery Fete BBQ. Entry by donation.

3.3 HA L IGH BO FOR A I N AR ICI A ION GROU G

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.

3.4 ISI HA L IGH

• Website: Remember to tell Visit Hadleigh ( snowdonjane@hotmail. co.uk ) about any upcoming events from your organisation so they can be put on the website diary. The programme of guided walks and tours is on the Town Guides page of the website.

• outh u olk Culture Group: A cross-section of fourteen stakeholders met at The Old chool to discuss inspiring creativity and collaboration re culture and heritage in the visitor economy.

• Town Guides: The Mayor was supported at the Clopton Rose ceremony in ong Melford, ful lling the payment of one red rose for the land and market rights bestowed on the town of Hadleigh by William de Clopton in 1438.

• Tours continue to be well supported and greatly appreciated –particularly by the recent local history group from Manningtree.

3.5 BABERGH & MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL (BDC/MS)

• Funding: A variety of community group and capital grant funding opportunities are available and assistance with external grants can also be given. For full details on all grants, and any questions, contact the Grants Team bmsdcgrants@baberghmidsu olk.gov.uk

• ocality budgets of £2,000 for each District Councillors for community activities and projects are now available. Apply to imon: simon.dowling@babergh.gov.uk or Jane: jane.carruthers@babergh. gov.uk

• Be Well Bus will be in Hadleigh (back of CoOp) 10am – 2.30pm on 6 August.

• GR ( ocal Gvt Reorganisation): The District and Borough Councils favour a multi-unitary approach whereas u olk County Council favours u olk being single unitary. There is a second CC survey for your comments at www.su olk.gov.uk/devolution or for further information contact mick.fraser@su olk.gov.uk

• Banking Hub: Cash Access UK has its planning application still in force for a permanent unit to be housed in Morrisons Car Park, but this has now been referred to the full Planning Committee for consideration. There is a temporary hub in the eisure Centre until the permanent one is operational which has now been installed and its opening is awaited. The public counter in both temporary and permanent units will be run by the Post O ce with the main banks o ering their services on a rotational basis.

3. HA L IGH OWN COUNCIL H C :

• Grants Budget 25/26 of £17,000 is available. ee website if you wish to apply or speak to Jackie in the Town Hall o ce where she or Wendy will give any assistance needed to complete the application form.

• VJ Day activities for 15 August: 9am wreath laying ceremony at the war memorial. During the day there will be an exhibition of VJ Day and Beyond in The Dining Room. hops and residents are being asked to decorate their windows along the High treet with a poster of those who died during the war.

• Councillor vacancies: Two vacancies for the North Ward with the poll taking place on 17 July. ee Town Council website for full information. The two candidates are Jonathan Moore and Trevor Bygate.

• There are two councillor vacancies, but only one of them is to be lled by an election. The other is still to be lled by co-option. o at the election on 17th July, only one of the two candidates will be elected. Following that, the council may decide to co-opt for the other vacancy.

3.7 INS IR

Open morning at the Hadleigh youth centre 23 July 9.30am – 11.30am. Register your interest to attend at https://forms.o ce.com

An outreach programme has been launched in Glemsford with the rst of a 12-week pilot programme. Attendance was encouraging.

The Mobile Youth Centre will be in attendance at BM DC Community Fun Days in July at Hadleigh, udbury, Thurston and towmarket.

3.8 B N ON N

No report.

3.9 H A Hadleigh nvironmental Action eam

The Energy Project has now had over 200 conversations and performed over 30 hour-long home visits to give independent advice on heating bills. Further funding until 1 eptember has been secured and it is hoped that continuing funding will be available thereafter. HEAT is now 5 years old, with 400 supporters and 60+ members. If you want advice or a home visit, or to make use of the thermal camera, or to have someone speak to a group, contact heatenergy@gmx.co.uk

4 A O B

Jim Wilding’s sponsored walk to raise funds for a Doppler (leg health) machine at our health centre, has so far raised a wonderful c. £3,100. The Just Giving page remains open until the end of July if anyone wishes to donate to this excellent cause, or speak to Jim james4margaret@ gmail.com or Jan deveys@btinternet.com

The meeting closed at 4.55pm

N M ING: uesday 12 August 202 @ 4:1 pm.

@ Hadleigh ool and Leisure, Social Room

Chair: aul Hodgkin

Churches Together in Hadleigh Praying for Hadleigh

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

Week Commencing -3 Aug: Friars treet and Coram treet.

Week Commencing –10 Aug: Frog Hall ane and Pond Hall Road and Hook ane.

Week Commencing -17 Aug: Gallows Hill and Brunskill Place and Bridge treet and Corks ane.

Week Commencing – 24 Aug: George treet+ tonehouse Road .

Week Commencing - 31 Aug; - Canterbury Gardens and Drapers Close and Fullers Close and Tenter 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 Co

Jessica Janas 822671 jessicanevard@btinternet.com

Hadleigh Farmers celebrate community spirit with 2025 charity donations

The committee of Hadleigh Farmers Agricultural Association are delighted to announce that this years charitable donations have been approved and made to our charities for 2025.

Funds for charitable donations are raised throughout the year with a hugely successful 180th celebration ball, events throughout the winter and spring alongside a fabulous 2025 show which was blessed with beautiful weather and attendance numbers.

Our supported charities are chosen by the committee from recommendations and aim to support local charities, those who support rural projects and people and for our schools within the Hadleigh pyramid and our educational objectives.

This year Hadleigh Farmers has funded local schools to visit Hollow Trees Farm and the Country Trust visits to himpling Park Farm to introduce Key tage 2 children to where their food comes from and how it is produced. The Association also sponsored the transport for our local schools to attend the chool Farm and Country Fair at the u olk howground.

Bursaries for continued education for adults have also been provided enabling members and supporters of the association to attend professional development events in agriculture for management training.

Free stand space is o ered to our supported charities at the show along with donations for them to use for providing their fantastic services to people local to the show and also to people from rural areas.

Totalling £35,000 for 2025 the supported charities are:-

Hadleigh Elderly People’s Christmas Appeal, The Porch Project, Hadleigh, Hadleigh Men’s hed, Hadleigh Cricket Club, Hadleigh Rugby Club, Hadleigh United Youth Football Club, Hadleigh ea couts, Hadleigh Environmental Action Team, helley Centre for Therapeutic Riding, RABI, Farm Community Network, The Rural Co ee Caravan, ERV - Blood Runners, AR - u olk Accident Rescue ervice, t Elizabeth Hospice, East Anglian Air Ambulance, u olk Federation, Brett Valley, Gipping Valley and Hadleigh Young Farmers, IPC upport, Cancer upport u olk, Brave Futures, Ipswich Town Foundation, t John Ambulance and u olk Beekeeping Association.

ALLOTMENTS AVAILABLE IN KERSEY

The Nightingale Trust run the allotment site in Kersey Village. We will soon have plots available for hire. Have you ever wanted to grow your own fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers etc? Now is your chance. The allotments are situated behind The Bell, within beautiful and peaceful countryside. The rent is £30 for a half plot, and £40 for a full plot - cheaper than a gym membership and better for you!!

For more information, please contact Natalie Blyth 01473 827805 - 07487 816966 - nablyth1@gmail.com

Another Summer of drought conditions

Climate change is leading to challenging uctuations in temperature and rainfall, which together with a growing population is increasing the demand for water in East Anglia. u olk is one of the driest counties in the UK with rainfall this spring as low as 30 percent of the average between 1991 and 2020. This lack of rainfall together with warmer temperatures and the need for increased extraction to irrigate crops during dry growing seasons means that our river ows are currently exceptionally low. Water usage is intrinsically linked to energy, with most of us underestimating the energy water companies need to treat and pump water into homes. Reducing water use and capturing rainfall at home comes with cost savings on your water bills too, so here are some ideas that you can implement at home:

St Mary’s C of E Primary School

“Children

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“The teaching of reading is of high quality”

“Adults

“Pupils

“Pupils are proud of their school”

Bathroom

howers use less water than baths, however they need to be short in order to achieve this – why not challenge family members to take a minute less in the shower? And you can save six litres of water a minute by turning o your tap while you brush your teeth.

Garden

Don’t water your grass, unless you have a new lawn, it will recover– have you not noticed how green and lush it becomes as soon as we have a downpour? When buying new plants try and look out for drought tolerant perennial varieties where possible. Invest in water butts, capturing rainwater a home also helps to ease pressure on drainage systems in times of heavy rain. Improve water retention in your soil by mulching ower beds, ideally with home made compost, try to only water new plants, established plants and grass with survive. Water evening or early morning with a watering can rather than a hose making sure you direct the water to the roots of plants. Collect “grey water” from the washing up or showering and use this on your non edibles in the garden.

Kitchen

Washing a full machine load of clothes and ensuring that your dishwasher is as full as possible will use less water and energy especially if run on an Eco setting where possible.

Climate change is here, right now, which means we are going to get more extreme weather events of all kinds - oods as well as droughts, after all it was only two years ago that several houses in Hadleigh were ooded by torm Babet. None of this is easy and it’s very tempting just to put on the shades and suncream, grab an ice-cream, and enjoy the warm weather. But while we do that, let’s also keep doing our bit to conserve water and reduce our carbon footprint. If you want to know more, then Email us at hadleigh.heat@hotmail.com H A

Council support at Hadleigh Library

Babergh District Council o er a face-to-face service at Hadleigh library every Wednesday from 1.30pm – 4.30pm.

ta are on hand to support with uploading 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

Hadleigh Garden Club

Summer Social

Our recent meeting was our ummer ocial held once again by kind invitation of our member ue Mordey.

This garden was started from elds within some 10.5 acres within the last 10 years. There is now approximately two acres of herbaceous beds, a pond, vegetable garden and various other items of interest. Members were able to enjoy both the garden and the winding paths through the woods and grass paths cut in the remaining meadows. To nish the evening light refreshments were provided by ue and our special plant ra e took place. There was also a small plant sale. We again had a lovely warm evening making the garden even more enjoyable. Photograph is of Maggie Miller, Chairperson presenting ue Mordey with a garden voucher as a “Thank You”.

At our next meeting on Monday 18 August at 7.30 pm in the Guild Hall we have a talk by Melanie Taylor on Melanie is a garden designer and I am sure will be happy to answer questions after the talk.

The competition is three tomatoes on a plate followed by our usual ra e whilst we have our refreshments.

Members 2 per meeting and visitors are welcome for a fee of 4 per meeting. For more information contact: el: Angie on 0794 7444 7 or Hadleighgardenclub@gmail.com

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm

Tuesday 9 am to 7.00 pm

Thursday 9 am to 8.00 pm

Saturday 8.30 am to 4.00 pm

Mayor's Diary for July

Hello Everyone

Hope you all are coping in this lovely weather. I have to say I love it. I have more energy and get up and go. It is a long winter so de nitely making the most of it.

What a surprise, one evening I met three very delightful ladies from Hadleigh Community Gardens working on the ower beds on the corner of Magdalen Road and George treet. This town survives and thrives with volunteers like Maria, Margaret and Diana who were doing an amazing job. We had a lovey chat in the evening warmth.

The wonderful Hadleigh Jazz Club knocked their socks o playing two concerts on Mid- ummer Day when the temperature in Hadleigh was “very warm!” The talent of the musicians performing was a sight to behold and listen to and the audience loved it.

I attended the Mayor of Felixstowe’s civic service which was held at t John’s Parish Church in Felixstowe. It is a beautiful building on the Orwell Road, de nitely worth a visit if you are passing.

I had a good chat with the former Mayor, David who provided me with some good fundraising ideas.

A yearly tradition this time of year for the Mayor of Hadleigh is to deliver a red rose to the William Clopton’s tomb at ong Melford Church. I was accompanied by Jane nowden and helia awrence, two of our Town Guides. We were made so welcome by the parishioners of ong Melford and taken on a guided tour of the Church, the William Clopton Chapel and the ady Chapel. The connection of our two towns is long standing and hopefully we will be able to expand on this.

It was the 75th anniversary and AGM of the u olk Association of ocal Councils ( A C) at the Athenaeum, Bury t Edmunds, a very impressive building. A C supports Town Councils across u olk with legal guidance and support. There was a talk by the CEO of u olk Wildlife Fund, and it was brilliant to see Hadleigh mentioned in the presentation whilst discussing the importance of Neighbourhood Plans, our plan included the objective to achieve 20% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in Hadleigh. The audience were told that Hadleigh had set the trend for others to follow!!!! How proud are we?

The Guides had a super-duper quiz at t Mary’s and raised lots of money for their e orts. They set a high standard for quizzes, a screen and sound. Very impressive and very well done. There was a good turnout and if you were lucky enough to have a guide on your table you would have done well with all the topical questions!

Our Youth Council arranged their own festival, Ignite. adly, I was not able to go to this as I was visiting my Mum, but two other Councillors went along and were bowled over to see so many young people and children participate. Councillor Helen Elliott said “Well done to all the

We have such fantastic home grown talent in Hadleigh.

You will all have seen information on Jimmy Wilding doing his walk on the “wild side” and raising money for a Doppler machine for our Health Centre. This machine enables the medical sta to monitor the health of patient’s legs before more serious issues arise. Good on him and his troop of walkers and those who donated. The day of the walk was less than clement and yet people did turn out.

Our Community Choir undertook an ambitious project with a ive Aid 40 Years on celebration over the anniversary weekend of ive Aid. Two concerts took place on aturday evening and the other unday afternoon. I went along to the aturday evening one, and well, we Rocked All Over Hadleigh! We have another new business in Town CEN, 58a High treet, o ering beauty and wellness treatments. I

was invited along to their opening and cut an actual ribbon. Caroline and her sta have worked like trojans to get this wonderful space turned into a haven of peace and tranquillity. They o er a wide range of treatments undertaken by a group of quali ed and experienced practitioners. There is artwork on the walls in two of the downstairs treatment rooms done by a local artist, now living in Ipswich, Frankie. ee you there. Hadleigh said, not farewell but best wishes, to Mr Pilkington who at the end of this term retired as Headteacher from Hadleigh Community Primary chool after 19 years dedicated service. I am sure the children, parents and sta as well as those of us in the Town who had dealings with Mr Pilkington, wish him every happiness in this new chapter. A reminder for events visithadleighsu olk.co.uk Take care of yourselves and each other. ue

St Mary’s Renewal A Community Pro ect

Key: RT - Renewal Team. C of EChurch of England. FOSM - Friends of St Mary’s

Heating and Lighting: The next phase of the project will be the installation of functional and atmospheric lighting in the side aisles. The Norwich Architectural ighting Company (NA C) who will be carrying out the work, sent detailed plans for e ectively lighting that area. These are being carefully considered by the RT. ome of the suggestions will have to be postponed until other aspects of the renewal take place e.g. the extension. Additional funds will also be needed. By the time this goes to print the next phase of the H saga should be further on bringing us one step nearer a functioning heating system before the winter sets in.

Money Matters: Taking into account all the promises from grants to be realised ‘war chest’ amounts to 120,439.28. Once outstanding bills have been settled the balance is £5,500.00. Did you know it’s never too late to make a donation? David Hoyle is the man to help you. ee below for details.

Archaeological ig: The ndings of the recent geo physical survey of the Nave and the area for the proposed extension are known. While several areas revealed places of interest beneath the surface others showed none. Any future trial holes will need a Faculty before the work can proceed.

Quinquennial Inspection: We have received the QI report and are now prioritising the work that needs to be done. Fortunately some of the work is DIY level but some will require professional attention. It is hoped that ottery money will pay for the larger repairs.

Regular Gatherings: Apart from the special one-o events the very popular Caf Church o ers a warm welcome and a drink to all ages every Friday morning. If you haven’t been before why not come along and give it a try? Andrew’s delicious breakfasts and bacon rolls smell and taste delicious while other homemade delicacies are also hard to resist. There is an added monthly attraction every 1st Friday when a variety of craft stalls display skilfully crafted treasures. Our lunchtime concerts will take a break in August. However, lm composer and multi-instrumentalist, Jason Frederick, will enthrall his audience on Wednesday 10 eptember at 1pm. Why not make these monthly musical delights a xture in your own diary? Other family orientated get togethers are advertised in the colourful t Mary’s entry elsewhere in this magazine. Come and support the Church and enjoy all that t Mary’s has to o er avid Hoyle onations davidhoyle19 7@gmail.com. OR mma Fleming-Ovens o ce@stmaryshadleigh.co.uk 01473 824 987

Jess Janas Craft Stalls essicanevard@btinternet.com 01473 822 71

Church Websitehttps://stmaryshadleigh.co.uk

Job Vacancies

TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT

We are looking for a trainee accountant to join the team. This will be a full time position dealing with all aspects of financial statements, tax and client advisory, full training will be given to study towards achieving your accountancy qualifications (AAT/ACCA/ACA).

TRAINEE BOOKKEEPER/VAT ASSISTANT

We are looking for a trainee bookkeeper to join the client services team. This will be a full time position dealing with all aspects of bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, CIS and accounting softwares, full training will be given and you will also study towards achieving your recognised qualification (AAT/ICB). The above roles would suit any candidates from GCSE level upwards who would like to earn while they learn.

TAX SENIOR

We are looking for an experienced Tax Senior (ATT qualified or QBE). You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients, providing high-quality compliance and advisory services. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior management and develop your expertise. Further studies will also be supported to achieve your CTA qualification if desired. Please send your CV and covering letter to Luke Harvey at the below address or email luke@suffolk.tax.

Successful applicants will be invited for interview upon receipt of application.

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HADLEIGH PATIENT PARTICPATION GROUP (PPG)

Out of Hours octor: 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.

Anima: Have you registered yet with the Practice’s online triage system Anima? If not, it would be wise to complete the registration process before you become unwell and need to use it. You can register via one of the website addresses below. If you have no digital access or you encounter any problems you can still telephone the surgery, a care navigator will help you.

Anima for Working eople: Contrary to popular belief it is not necessary to set your alarm for 4 a.m when Anima opens for the day. This arrangement is to accommodate working folks who are unable to go online when working and requests will be triaged by the surgery when they open. Once the surgery has no more routine appointments you will not be able to complete a request. Please submit the following day or if you have an urgent need please contact the surgery by phone.

Anima for Carers ependants: Carers and dependants can now request an appointment on behalf of another patient via the website. There is no need to log into an account or register.

I Help: Once a month Communities Together o er helpful IT advice in the upstairs room of the Hadleigh ibrary. The next session will take place on uesday th August from 10 a.m to noon. Booking is essential as places are limited. Call Tracey 01449 707031 or email info@communitiestogether-ea.org

rescription Collection Machine: Good news for internal dispensing patients. We are now inviting our dispensing patients who usually collect their prescription from the dispensary (inside Hadleigh Health Centre) to sign up for our new Prescription Collection Machine. This is an optional service designed to speed up the prescription collection process. Most of our dispensing population will be eligible to use this service. Certain exclusions apply such as Controlled Drugs, Fridge ines and large bags. The dispensary sta will be able to provide more detail on this. If you wish to sign up, please speak with our dispensers when you next collect your prescription and they will provide you with more information.

Manic Mondays: 8 am Monday calls are reducing as more patients use Anima. If your call could wait please consider avoiding this busy time and either choose another time or just use Anima. This will be less stressful for you and free up telephone slots for more pressing cases. Free arking for atients: If your visit is not connected to the medical services, please avoid using the Patient Car Park. hould you have a genuine reason to visit the Health Centre and the Patient Car Park is full, you can register your car inside the waiting area and that will give you two hours free parking at the nearby Toppes eld Hall parking area. Blue badge holders do not have to pay but must clearly display their badge. If the misuse of the Patient Car Park continues the Practice will be forced to take action with expensive measures to stop the abuse. The costs would be borne by the Practice which would be sad use of their nancial resources.

Boxford axi Service: Now that Boxford Mill urgery has closed there is a FREE return taxi service available for Boxford residents attending the surgery. This is strictly for Boxford patients who would have traditionally walked to the surgery but now have to travel for an appointment at the Hadleigh Health Centre. The service has been slightly reduced during the summer so in August it will operate between 10 a.m and noon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. o book call avid Willis 079 782 018. This is in addition to the Boxford Community Car cheme which is not con ned to taking patients to the Health Centre.

‘Legs Matter’ Initiative: upporting this initiative, to draw attention to the importance of healthy legs using skin care and support garments, a dedicated group of walkers joined sprightly 84-year-old Jim Wilding on his local fund raising ‘Walk on the Wildingside’. PPG reps provided the Pit top facilities. In spite of the soggy weather the walkers raised over £400. Adding this to other generous cash contributions and those made via Jim’s Justgiving page, the total came to in excess of £3,000.

A state-of-the-art Doppler Machine can be bought. This will enable medics to quickly determine the health of a patient’s legs and the need for subsequent treatment without having the inconvenience of

travelling to Ipswich. incere thanks to those who supported the cause in so many di erent ways. All is very much appreciated.

Stay Cool: When the heat is exceptional it shouldn’t be ignored. Make sure you drink plenty of water, try and stay in the shade, wear head covering and high factor sun screen when in the sun, tailor make your activities at the hottest part of the day. The NH has many useful tips and advice to help you cope with the increase temperatures. Art isplay. Thanks to Caroline Farrall for allowing us to enjoy her work these past weeks.

Hadleigh artist, Julia Dawson’s colourful pieces now grace the walls for all to see and buy if you wish.

Contact details.

he ractices: 01473 822 961

Out of Hours: 111 also online www.111.nhs.uk

Anima Links www.hadleighhealth.co.uk/anima or www.animahealth.com/patients NHS App: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

ractice ispensary: www.hadleighhealth.co.uk/opening-hours Website: www.hadleighhealth.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hadleigh-Boxford-Group-Practice

G Chair/ Art Work: Jan Devey deveys@btinternet.com 01473 827091 or 07881 798999 Boxford Com Car Scheme Jen Eastwood on 01787 211853 or jen.eastwood8@gmail.com

French’s Care Haven

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

Do not forget we will be having our BBQ open day on unday 27 July between 12 – 4pm, come and meet our animals and there will be refreshments and homemade cakes to enjoy with your BBQ.

As some may already know, the other side of our animal rescue is to work with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression and other health problems.

Just over one year ago I had a girl in her 20s ask to come and help as a volunteer, the girl was so uncon dent that she struggled to walk up the drive to talk to me, she admitted she was mentally in a bad place and had an eating disorder, which caused her to be under weight and loose her hair, she also admitted over time that her attitude was bad, which over the course of time seeing this I did have to tell her that if her attitude did not change she would get nowhere in life, she said my words hit her and was the changing point in her life, which she thanked me for.

Below is a letter and a photo of Jasmine one year on, the photo is with Boris her favourite horse. Jasmine is now looking good weight and hair wise and is a completely di erent girl mentally. Jasmine wrote a letter to me and has given permission for me to let people know how she was at the start and feels now.

Jasmine a year after starting with us has taken and passed her driving test, bought a car, is on the way to qualifying to become a legal secretary, has a boyfriend and is ready to move and start a new chapter in her life. We wish her well in all she does in the future.

My contact details are:

Call me for an appointment. Jann on: 07747 7 or email: ann.turner@hotmail.co.uk Website: frenchscarehaven.org.uk

Letter from Layham www.layham.org

St. Andrew’s Church Ordination of Glenda Hall

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On aturday 28 June, Glenda Hall was ordained as a deacon at t. Edmundsbury Cathedral by Bishop Graeme Knowles. Glenda will now serve as Assistant Curate for Hadleigh, ayham and helley working with Father Jo Delfgou with whom she is pictured here.

Hallelu ah, we have a new agpole!

The grant for the new agpole was given by u olk Historic Churches Trust in memory of Her ate Majesty’s Jubilee in 2022.

Very many thanks to them, including extending the deadline by 6 months.

Su olk Churches Bike Ride

Cycling from church to church raising money for u olk’s church buildings

Contact Gillie Cran eld for more details: 077 8 708 37

Layham Village Hall

Any enquiries regarding private hire or information about events held in the hall please contact: Jan McNelly – 01473 871043 or 07767 136198

Winners for July £25 Ticket No 79 Gunn – £15 Ticket No 50 Elford SocialClub

We meet from 10 am to 12 pm at ayham Village Hall on rst and third Mondays of the month. There is a small charge of £2 for refreshments and hall hire. Everyone is welcome.

August Meetings:

August 4th es Finch will give a talk on his experiences working in the ondon Fire Brigade

August 18th Cris Coe local artist will lead an art session.

Recent Meeting:

July7th Jonathan Oldham gave fascinating insights into working as an amateur archaeologist on digs in u olk, including Court Knoll in Nayland, utton Hoo and Clare Castle Country Park. We learnt about how sites are identi ed and preliminary geophysics. Jonathan gave detailed, illustrated accounts of each dig that we were all really captivated by.

Hadleigh Society

ST ANDREW’S CHURCH LAYHAM

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

Sunday3August9.15am:Morning Prayer

Sunday10August 9.15am:Sung Eucharist

Sunday17August9.15am:Morning Worship

Sunday24August9.15am: Joint Eucharist at St Andrew’s

Sunday31August10.45am:Whole Benefice Eucharist at St Mary’s in Hadleigh

Morning Prayer is also every Wednesday at 8.30am

The church isopen daily,and you are very welcome to visit. If there is anything you wish to discuss, please do contact Fr Jo on 01473 822218

ost gardens have a strong romantic appeal – things of beauty that have been allowed to slip away. In his talk, entitled , Edward Martin – retired archaeologist, lecturer and landscape historian – will show how seemingly unimportant mounds of earth and neglected ponds can, with the help of maps, old photographs and other documents, be brought back to life. They give tantalising glimpses of long-lost garden styles and aspirations from the past.

Edward’s exploration of u olk’s rich gardening heritage will include medieval castles, Tudor mansions, Georgian parks and Victorian extravaganzas.

8pm Wednesday 13 August, Hadleigh Guildroom, churchyard entrance. isitors 3, Members free.

Virtuoso Violinist dazzles at

Hadleigh Jazz Club

Back in Hadleigh at last, Britain’s most thrilling jazz violinist, Ben Holder, dazzled the Jazz Club regulars with the ery t phane Grappelli ddle style associated with the legendary Hot Club de Paris. His virtuosic performance raised the temperature even further on a sultry ummer olstice night.

Ben teamed up with the gifted clarinettist Julian Marc tringle, alongside the driving force of the Jim Watson Trio - Jim on sparkling piano, Joe Pettitt’s resonant bass, and George Double’s crisp drumming. The 'Fantastic Five' cracked along at an exhilarating pace, every note radiating sheer talent and bristling energy. Widely hailed as ‘The Grandfather of Jazz Violinists’, Grappelli’s lasting in uence on a young Ben was unmistakable. His signature swing reverberated throughout the set, starting with a brisk opener- that projected both Ben and his bandmates into the spotlight. Each musician seized the moment with vibrant solos, setting the tone for an exhilarating night.

Among the set’s high-octane instrumentals were and jump blues classic The latter number featured an unexpected delight—Ben trading piano phrases with Jim Watson in a dazzling piano duet, the like of which has rarely been witnessed at the Club.

Ben’s swinging vocals exuded a vintage warmth, the perfect foil to his electrifying violin pyrotechnics. With an easy, intimate style, he conjured the spirit of golden-age crooners, steeped in nostalgia yet freshly spun. Drawing respectfully from the Great American ongbook, he breathed rhythmic vitality into

A mellower side to Grappelli’s legacy emerged when Ben joined Jim for an acoustic duet on and Hoagy Carmichael’s For me, these stripped-back soulfully rendered performances stood out as some of the highlights from an otherwise high-velocity setlist.

Being drawn to the irresistible sway of atin American rhythms, I found a special delight in Julian Marc tringle’s performance of Antonio Carlos Jobim’s Triste. A previous winner of the British Jazz Awards’ Best Clarinettist title, Julian was once hailed by the late ir John Dankworth as

How fortunate Hadleigh was to welcome him back to its stage.

Of course, jazz magic doesn't rest solely with the headline performers. upporting Ben and Julian was a rhythm section widely regarded among the nest in British jazz. All three are regular xtures at ondon’s top clubs, the Trio bringing nesse, sensitivity, and just the right velocity to match the frontline duo’s improvisational brio.

For one night, HJC morphed into the spirit of the Hot Club de Hadleigh, and by the nal notes the crowd’s enthusiastic appreciation said it all.

More than once, I’ve heard someone say, I then wonder if they actually recognise some of the many varieties of jazz

when they hear them? This concert showcased just one dazzling corner of jazz’s vast landscape, and it was sheer joy. urely there’s something out there for everyone ... if only they can recognise it when they hear it. Just saying!

The opportunity to hear another facet of the wonderful world of jazz is presented at HJC on aturday 16 August. The promised high-energy blend of jazz, funk, and soul will be headlined by vocal powerhouse Noel McCalla and the ever-dynamic Derek Nash Band. It promises to be a brilliant show, so grab your tickets at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ hadleigh-jazz-club

To be the rst to know what’s happening, add your name to the mailing list by emailing george.double@hotmail.co.uk; phoning 07941 360890; or by heading to www.georgedouble.com/hadleigh-jazz-club

Review: Robert Carr

Headline Image: Ron Milsom hotography

Concert Images: Martin Gould

GOING, GOING…GONE!

SAVE THE DATES FOR Sarah And Simon’s September Saturday Sales!

As Paul Young once sang,

After 9 years of running The Christmas Present Trust, it is now time to sell o or give away all the assets that have built up over the years. The proceeds will be passed on to local groups and charities that help to make Hadleigh a better place for all of us. To that end, we will be holding two events on the last two aturdays in eptember at the Ansell Centre, Hadleigh, and everything must go, as they say.

On aturday 20 eptember, 10am to 4pm, there will be stalls selling toys and games, good quality household, baking and chocolate making items, tuart Morris tea towels and tote bags, beautiful paper jewellery - yes, paper! A tombola and a human fruit machine will also be putting in an appearance and raising money for local good causes. Refreshments will be available at this event.

The following aturday, 27 eptember, from noon to 4pm, we will be giving away items to local groups and organisations. These will be things that we have put to good use over nine years of The Christmas Present Trust, decorations, kitchenware, Christmas lights, etc. Any cash donations will be added to the Christmas Present Trust fund, which will be distributed to local projects once it is o cially closed. In addition, we have some very special signed celebrity memorabilia that will be auctioned or sold o . These are unique collectables and would make great gifts. ome of these items will be available at the two sales and the remainder will be sold or auctioned in October. Watch this space!

Interested in woodturning

…then Chestnuts Woodturning Club in Hadleigh is the place for you !

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.

This month we welcomed local turner and artist “Tic” Challis who provided us with a demonstration of both wood turning and pyrogrophy (decorative wood searing). We were also joined by members of Hadleigh Craft Club.

You are very welcome to join us whether you are just interested and not yet a turner, are a “learner” or an experienced turner there will be something for you. Come and see what you think with no obligation. We are a friendly bunch and look forward to welcoming you soon. For more information, please contact Geo Harris on 01473 828194 or gsn harris@gmail.com

Ebony’s Blog

Life at The Shelley Centre

July brings the end of another term and another successful year. As always, the end of the summer term brings our dressage and Countryside Challenge competitions. The latter is a test of riding skills and dexterity including riding up and down small slopes, through trees, stopping and getting the horse to move on again and picking up and moving objects. Due to the very hot weather (too hot for horses, riders and helpers) we did not complete all the sessions and some have been held over until the autumn. Whilst we call them competitions, it is much more about individual achievement with all our riders showing what they are capable of to Mary, our wonderful judge. Everyone gets a certi cate and rosette, which are always received with lots of smiles and satisfaction.

(Photo shows some of the Wednesday morning ladies with their rosettes). The best in each class will also receive a cup when all the competitions are completed.

At the end of the year we hold our Annual General Meeting and the Trustees provide a barbecue as a recognition of the hard work put in by all the helpers over the year. It is also a time to issue long-service certi cates to our hard-working volunteers and this year we also had to say goodbye and many thanks to two long-serving coaches, Anne MacWillson and ally Neilsen. One of ally’s riders sent her this paragraph which she is happy to see published:

We have also had to say goodbye to our longest serving horse, Bryn, who has gone for a well-deserved retirement at the age of 20. He has been with us for nearly ten years and has been very popular with helpers and riders alike. Whilst he could be a bit cheeky, he was gentle and quietly carried both children and adults with physical and mental disabilities. He was very patient and instinctively accepted everyone whatever their capabilities. He was a real character and last year was runner up in the BBC u olk ‘Make a Di erence’ animal award. He will be very much missed and hard to replace.

At the end of June we held a fundraising ride across the beautiful countryside surrounding helley. It was very warm so riders chose to start at 7am, but we had a great turnout and raised almost £950 for funds.

(Photo shows some of the participants at the end of their 10 mile ride), before enjoying the homemade refreshments provided.

Website: www.shelleyrda.com Facebook: Shelley R A Centre elephone: 01473 824172

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News from your Babergh Councillors

Temporary Banking Hub opens A temporary Banking Hub opened in the eisure Centre on 14 July 14. A small counter in the caf area o ers banking services to individuals and business customers of all major banks and building societies. In a private room people will be able to speak to community bankers representing ve banks, with a di erent bank available on each day of the week. They can o er advice and discuss banking issues.

he hub is open from 9.00 am to .00 pm Monday to Friday, with the following banks attending:

Monday NatWest Tuesday Lloyds Wednesday Santander Thursday

SB Friday Barclays

he permanent hub Cash Access UK are the not-for-pro t company funded by major high street banks who run the Banking Hubs. They have put in a planning application to build a modular cabin in Morrisons car park to house a permanent hub. The application will be considered by Babergh District Council’s Planning Committee in due course.

SHOCK ABSORBERS DIAGNOSTICS REPAIRS MOT’S ARRANGED ACCESSORIES

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Active Travel Jane and Kathryn recently met with Active Travel o cers from u olk County Council ( CC) and Babergh District Council to look at what improvements could be made to Hadleigh for pedestrians, cyclists and people using wheelchairs/mobility scooters. We discussed the possibilities of a zebra crossing at the northern end of the High treet, the widening of pavements in places, plus improvements to the Calais t./ Bridge t./ High t. junction. We also looked at the Toppes eld Gardens car park near the health centre where wheelchair access could be improved and considered the safety of pedestrians on Toppes eld Bridge.

CC have £500,000 to spend on improvements in Hadleigh and will be speaking to others in the community about their ideas including schools.

Pedestrian and cycle paths in Hadleigh Footpaths across the open space at Weavers Meadow connecting to Tower Mill ane have been resurfaced by u olk CC’s Green Access team following imon passing on a residents’ request. We have agreed that the ‘desire path’ between arah Rand Road play area and the bridleway will also be resurfaced once the land has been adopted by Babergh DC.

Sally A. Mowles MCFHP MAFHP 07923 266940

Gary J. Mowles MCFHP MAFHP 07803 401042

Registered member of the British Association of Foot Health Professionals

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ALB-Framing

Domestic & Commercial Plumbing & Heating

If your picture needs framing, contact me! I’m a member of the Fine Art Trade Guild, who themselves created the standards and guidelines for art framing together with picture printing. I continually work to these requirements.

The top end of Castle ane is not currently a designated public right of way (PROW) but is an important walking and cycling route for residents to the allotments on Gallows Hill and into the town centre. It also joins up existing PROWs between Kersey and Hadleigh. Resurfacing of the broken concrete at the entrance to the path will be included on the list of future projects that the Green Access team is compiling.

Local government reorganisation LGR and devolution update

The haping u olk Together survey run by u olk’s ve district and borough councils closed on 25 July.

At our next Full Council meeting on 22 July, we will have voted on a motion which proposes three unitary councils for u olk. A very similar motion will have gone before all the other u olk districts by the time you read this.

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Home or office visits are available. Following discussions about your requirements, in situ you’ll see the various framing options. Please contact me: 07769 858076 www.alb-framing.co.uk info@alb-framing.co.uk

Babergh Council drop in at Hadleigh Library Do you have any questions about your local area? omebody from Babergh District Council is available in Hadleigh ibrary for face-to-face enquiries every Wednesday afternoon from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm. ocality awards 2025-26

District councillors have their locality award budgets of £2,000 each to spend on community groups’ projects and activities, so please email us if you’d like to apply:

mail: ane.carruthers@babergh.gov.uk hone: Jane 07 14 9 119 simon.dowling@babergh.gov.uk Simon 07 14 9 118 Kathryn.grandon@babergh.gov.uk

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Cllr. Kathryn Grandon and Cllr. Jane Carruthers at the new temporary Banking Hub

The Hadleigh Historian

Issue 89 (August – September 2025)

Mark awrence returns this time to regale us about what is probably close to all our hearts if we are honest. In part one of

he suggests that we should get out our garden spades and start digging as it seems that are forebears were always dropping the odd coin that now have some value. Mark starts with Roman coins that have been unearthed within the parish and takes us via medieval coins minted at Bury t Edmunds by a Hadleigh man to 17th century trade tokens issued by local shopkeepers. The concluding article will appear in Issue 90 to highlight money in Hadleigh during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Continuing the series of attempting to locate Hadleigh premises mentioned in 15th century documents, ‘the tenement with two gardens’ comes under the spotlight as another privately-owned property that paid a ground rent over the centuries for access on to Market Place.

Many years ago, I rst read the brief story of a Hadleigh girl baptised in 1781 with a name linked to the t Blaise Festival that was then held in the town. This intrigued me so eventually a bit of research now tells the tale of ‘ hepherdess and the aint-Blaise Day procession’. I wonder what she thought of her name as she grew up with sisters Mary, Martha, Ann, Elizabeth and Bridgett?

When I am asked:

I always answer: ometimes they are loaned to me and the information contained is combined with that from other historical records to build up a picture of ownership and occupancy. This is the case of which is coming up for its 200th anniversary but, without moving, has only stood at the north end of High treet since 1989. I would like to thank Peter Cutts for making available to The Hadleigh Historian many of his beautiful colour photographs, two of which appear in this issue as illustrations to the front-cover feature Who would have thought that explosions so far away would have had e ects on the town both in 1831 and more recently in 2010? With the imminent closure of Avis the Newsagent, I am pleased to let you know that Keith Avis Printers of No.68 High treet (door in lane opposite the side entrance to the Co-op) will now be selling The Hadleigh Historian.

Issue 89 is now available price 4 at Keith Avis rinters No. 8 and he Idler Bookshop No.37 High Street in Hadleigh and at Hollow rees Farm Shop in Semer.

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Creative with wool and words

Our creativity is not con ned to blankets alone. More recently it has extended to cooking up a catchy, appropriate name for this industrious group of home knitters. A simple request yielded some amusing results. quares R Us, The Knits, The Purls, Yarn Huggers, Knitted Hugs, The Knits and Purls, Knitted Huggers, Hugs to Go, The Blanketeers, The Big Knits, Knitty Norahs, and The Woollies. The jury is still out on the nal choice. Although the Blanketeers has been disquali ed as they were a bunch of well-meaning protesters who came to a sticky end in 1819. Meanwhile the more serious business of producing blankets, for the charity Project inus UK, continues. The next consignment has some innovative ideas to include a canine motive and one article knitted in one piece (see photo). We are having a summer break from our monthly get together at Canterbury House but blanket production continues apace. If you would like to put your knitting to good use I would love to hear from you. Jan Devey 01473 827091 07881 798999 deveys@ btinternet.com

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DID OU KNOW

• There is a prescription dispensing machine

• Outside the hadleigh health centre.

• It is for patients who collect their medication

• From the dispensary inside the practice.

• This is an optional service designed to speed up the prescription collection process.

• Most of our dispensing population will be eligible to use this service.

• They will be invited to sign up when you next collect your prescription.

• Full details from the dispensers.

Above the Parapet

Additional Route 90 91 Bus Services –Following receipt of the 2025/26 ocal Authority Bus Grant from government earlier this month, u olk County Council ( CC) we will be launching or improving a rst tranche of bus services with a revenue allocation of £2.8m. As with their earlier 2023-25 Bus ervice Improvement Plan grants, these routes are all ones that have been suggested by the community through their “scheme on a page.” For Hadleigh, there will be a new unday service plus additional Mon- at journeys for the Ipswich - Hadleigh – Sudbury 90 91 route.

uke Street Repair Works – I am pleased with the repairs carried out by u olk Highways on Duke treet, especially the large patch at the High treet junction crossing point between the chemists and library. I understand that these works are in preparation for later planned surface dressing works.

Walking and Cycling Improvements

Weavers Meadow – ast month, I met with CC’s Active Travel Project Manager and discussed proposals for improvements for walking and cycling in Hadleigh primarily related to the Weavers Meadow estate. I emphasised the need to improve the Tower Mill ane connectivity with the rest of Hadleigh and hope that this proves to be the opportunity when these ambitions are realized.

Hadleigh arkside re-School – CC has submitted a Community Infrastructure evy (CI ) funding bid from Babergh’s CI Funds to go towards the Hadleigh Parkside Pre-school Expansion Project. The amount currently being applied for is £174,144.00 and this bid is in addition to £72k contributions from the Pre chool and Council’ Early Years Capital Grant. A Consultation Meeting was arranged on 28th July 2025, where the proposed bid was discussed and I was in attendance. ocal Government Reorganization ( GR) urvey – As I mentioned in last month’s report, u olk County Council’s survey remains open until 4th August 2025. This survey will help the council develop plans so that we can be con dent it addresses the issues that matter most to residents. The survey will play a part in helping CC to develop a comprehensive business plan that looks at the best way to organise councils and deliver public services in u olk. The survey can be found on the council’s website at: http://www.su olk.gov.uk/devolution.

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I remain rm in the belief that a new single local council is best option for the whole of u olk which will deliver the biggest savings and most sustainable service improvements. The council argues that any alternatives will have to work hard to justify the risks of breaking up critical services like social care, creating new council boundaries and smaller population sizes.

The District and Borough councils remain undecided whether they prefer a two or three council model and have failed to give any details of where they propose to draw the boundaries of the council areas they wish to create. This detail is important to us as we quite rightly want to know where they propose Hadleigh will be – in West u olk or in a abour run ‘Greater’ Ipswich? Also, they have not answered the important question of how they would deliver high quality Adult Care and Children and Young People services by breaking up the current delivery that is county wide. Nor have they provided any research data supporting their claim that local government can be redesigned for the future and, crucially, funded in a sustainable way.

We are certain that the idea that three councils will save taxpayers money and not have to cut services to balance the books is a fairytale. It is abundantly clear that splitting u olk in three will cost money, not save it – in fact taxpayers will be worse o than under the current system. The district and borough councils’ cobbled-together patchwork proposal means three councils, three sets of salaries and the same old story for u olk. It's simply the wrong way to go and I suspect they know it but are too dogmatic to admit it.

Councillor Surgery – I endeavour to hold my surgery on the third aturday of the month with the next one at noon on Saturday 1 th August 202 in the anti-room of the Royal British egion Club, George treet. Contact me at: email: mick.fraser@su olk.gov.uk; Tel: 0793 551 2591

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What a Great Day for Hadleigh outh!

On what turned out to be a truly memorable occasion, around 150 children and parents gathered at Hadleigh United Football Club for our rst ever Hadleigh Youth inter-club tournament and what an incredible day it was! The event was created to bring together players from all age groups within the club from Under 9s and upwards. In a friendly, competitive environment that celebrated the values at the heart of Hadleigh Youth: teamwork, development, inclusivity, and fun. Boys and girls across di erent teams were mixed together, building new friendships and playing some brilliant football in the true spirit of the game.

Throughout the day, dozens of small-sided games were played across multiple pitches, with parents, coaches and volunteers lining the sidelines in full voice. The energy, e ort, and sportsmanship on display were outstanding. A massive well done to every single player who took part. But the fun didn’t stop there. As the children wrapped up their tournament, all eyes turned to the much-anticipated coaches’ match, which proved to be just as exciting as expected. In front of a lively crowd of over 300 supporters, the game ended in a thrilling 4–4 draw, full of drama, passion, and a few surprising moments of air!

The undoubted highlight? Mr Peters hitting an absolute screamer, a true 'goal of the season' contender — which sent the crowd wild. It’s a moment that will go down in Hadleigh Youth folklore, and if you ask him, he’ll happily talk you through it.

Beyond the fun and competition, the day was a celebration of community a chance to re ect on the hard work being done across all age groups, and to shine a light on the volunteers, coaches, and families who give their time week in, week out to support grassroots football. It was also a great opportunity for parents and supporters to see the scale and strength of our youth setup, which continues to grow year on year.

The event also wouldn’t have been possible without the backing of our local supporters, and we’d like to o er a special thank you to our sponsor for the day Mark Ward and Hadleigh Tyres for their generous support. Events like this are only possible when the wider community gets behind them, and this one showed exactly what we can achieve when we all pull together.

This was more than just a tournament it was a fantastic showcase of what Hadleigh Youth is all about, and a real sign of exciting things to come. We’re already planning ahead for future events and will be con rming the 2026 date in due course so keep an eye out!Once again, thank you to everyone who attended, participated, volunteered, refereed, supported, or simply cheered from the sidelines. You helped make it a day to remember.

Hadleigh Youth More han Just a Club

Our Juniors have been extremely busy racing up and down the country in events ranging from Regional Mountain Biking all the way to the National Road Racing Championships.

On the Road Denny, Issac, Angus and Ciaran have put in some brilliant e orts. Our club was represented at pring in the Park in Kent, the VIA Crit at Kings Cross and with Ciaran in particular doing the club proud taking on the country’s best at Under 16 level traveling as far and wide as cotland and Wales in recent weeks.

On the dirty side Issac, Denny, Dexter, Oli and Angus all raced brilliantly in the Travers MTB series predominantly held at Rochford in Essex. Issac was our star of the show winning the Under 7s with aplomb and really putting our club on the map.

Also o -road our Juniors have been taking up the xed-wheel challenge of Grasstrack racing. Taking on events at Colchester and Bury t Edmunds were Wilfred a d Isla where both came away with medals in their respective categories. Overall it has been a fantastic spring and summer for the club and things are looking bright for our little team of Juniors.

On 6 eptember we will be hosting a Bike Jumble at the Ansell Centre. The Jumble runs from 3-5pm and we would love for you to come along to buy or sell your cycling wares or just have a drink and a chat with the club members. We even have the chance to win a bike in our ra e so don’t miss out. Please contact the club to nd out more.

Adults can continue to access unday morning rides and also now a Friday evening slot at Colchester Gateway’s 1 mile long track which will be held once a month. Again chat to any members to nd out more information.

Happy Cycling

The Kersey Village Art Group

A small band of amateur artists regularly spend a couple of enjoyable hours each Thursday morning sketching and painting with like minded people. The Kersey Art Group helps to improve members artist skills as they can just paint or sketch away, and escape from the day to day distractions of life.

Art tuition is not provided, but the group members do have a range of art skills using a variety of mediums, and are happy to share their knowledge and techniques with each other.

The Group currently now has room for new members for its Autumn Term. The Group will be recommencing its Art studies at 10am on 11 eptember 2025 at the Kersey Village Hall. There will be 14 sessions in the Autumn Term and fees are paid in advance and works out at about £2.50 to £3/person each week.

So, if you’re interested, don’t delay and treat yourself to trying out your local art Group, and as a special o er, if you would like to sample a free taster session please contact Richard Fletcher mobile 078 8993 7 - email d z etcher@googlemail.com

Britain’s best kept secret

id you know that Britain had a Secret Army? id you know that local men were part of the British Resistance? id you know that there were secret bunkers all over the Su olk countryside?

In 1940 the innocently named Auxiliary Units, sometimes known as Churchill’s ecret Army were set up as a sabotage organisation in case of invasion and occupation.

The members of the Auxiliary Units were highly trained and incredibly determined “stay behinds,” farmers, tractor drivers, stockmen etc, who were to remain undetected in carefully concealed bunkers (Operating Bases – OBs) as the invading German Army made its way through Britain. They would have become the British underground resistance. The wartime experiences of the units and OBs were kept secret for many years but there is still evidence of the underground bunkers locally and a replica can be seen at the Parham Air eld Museum. Many of these men still have relatives living and working locally in the very areas in which they were operating. The tay Behinds website lists at least ve u olk Groups and u olk Group 5 includes units from Copdock, Wenham, Bentley, East Bergholt, Hintlesham, Raydon and proughton. Photos and members names are listed where available. Do you know any of the men in the photographs? Are you related?

On Friday 26th of eptember Chris Pratt from the British Resistance Organisation at Parham Air eld Museum will be giving a fascinating insight into the Auxiliary Units at t Johns Church Great Wenham CO7 6P at 7.30pm.

Tickets are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/greatwenham, £12 including a glass of wine and light refreshments. Please join us! www.staybehinds.com, Su olk Group www. arhamAir eldMuseum.co.uk, he BRO

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HADLEIGH TRIATHLON CLUB

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Local government in Suffolk is changing. All county, district and borough councils are being replaced with ‘unitary’ councils responsible for delivering all services.

Suffolk’s district and borough councils are working together on an ambitious proposal for two or three unitary councils delivering services to different parts of the county. We believe these will meet the differing needs of our diverse communities - councils that are big enough to deliver, local enough to care.

It’s been three months since our new Tri Club started and everyone has been very busy training. The wim sessions at Wattisham have proved to be popular and our coaches have helped our members to hone their technical skills for this years’ races. The continued warm sunny weather has seen many members doing lengthy cycle rides, while on the training front, we’ve enjoyed some track sessions at Colchester, and some hill and interval sessions. Not so enjoyable have been the run sessions in the heat, but the Railway Walk has been well used by some to provide a shadier route Racewise, Dami ee kickstarted the club Triathlon season at the end of May with great performances at a nice local event at Trifarm near Chelmsford, which included an open water swim and saw ee securing 3rd in AC. This was followed by a team e ort at Culford on 1 June for Deb, Andrew, Rory, Jo and Alistair, with Rory bringing home the trophy for 1st in AC and an 8th place overall nish. The following weekend saw Jo and ee competing at a rather chilly Beccles and enjoying a ido swim, while Rob took part in Harwich Triathlon.

We’ve also seen some great cycle events. Dami again started us o on 9 May with Ride the Night 100k. A nighttime charity ride raising awareness and funds for Breast and Ovarian Cancer, Dami got to enjoy the iconic ondon andmarks too and got a great medal at the end of it. 18 May saw head coach eon and Jo staying more local at the Ride u olk unrise event from Framlingham, completing 100m and 65m respectively. It’s one of the biggest charity sportives in the East and this year was held the same day as Tour de u olk, so there were cyclists galore in the area! Finally, Rob went all the way to the beautiful city of Bath to take part in Bike Bath, completing 77 miles in the glorious Cotswolds

And nally, on the running side and leading by example, a big shout out to our lovely Chair Val. Absolutely smashing the ondon Marathon in April in under 3½ hours, Val followed it up some seven weeks later with a sterling performance at the 70m Run the Wall Ultramarathon along Hadrian’s Wall

Are you thinking about trying your rst Triathlon or ready to take your swimming, cycling and running to the next level. Then join our friendly local club! It’s a fantastic way to improve your tness, meet like-minded people and challenge yourself in a supportive environment

For more information please contact our membership secretary on membershiphadleightriclub@gmail.com or head coach on coachhadleightriclub@gmail.com

Hadleigh and District Flower Club

This month we welcomed orraine Gagen from Bishops tortford. orraine only passed her demonstrators test 2 years ago and had only been ower arranging for a short time before that. Although being deaf, this did not deter her, she did some beautiful arrangements using only owers from her allotment and a ower farm near to her. It was lovely to see all local owers and the scent from these was lovely. he chatted all the time telling us about her journey into ower arranging and also her holidays and adventures with her family. A very enjoyable evening and much appreciated by the members and friends. We now have a break for the ummer but will return again in eptember when our demonstrators will be one of the club’s favourites, Jane and Janet.

Hope you all enjoy the ummer and will look forward to seeing you back on eptember 9th. All welcome at the URC at 7.30.

GoStart’s expanding Horizons trips 2025 Programme

udbury’s community transport charity, Go tart provides vital, low-cost transport services to those who, for reasons of age, poor health, disability or isolation nd they don’t have access to other transport. Feedback for our 2025 programme of day trips has been great and we’ve already visitited outhwold, Colchester Food Festival and Clare Priority craft fair. Events coming up:

• Abbey Gardens, Bury. 17th August • Clacton On ea, 14th eptember

• Harwich hanty Festival, 12th October

o nd out about availability, call our o ce on 01787 24211 , between 9 am and 4 pm weekdays.

ST MARY’S CHURCH, HADLEIGH

St Mary’s Church isopen every day. The church is a beautiful and peaceful space, and you are most welcome to visit.

ServiceTimes

POP UP AT ST MARY’S ~Augustdates: Wednesday’s 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th 12.00pm-2.00pm (12 –2 sessions are reserved for children and their carers only).Freefood, drink and activities for allages. And weneed more volunteers! Please see the separate poster for information on our special Teddy Bears Picnic Pop-Up on 13th August!

Lunchtime Recital ~Please join us for our next FREELunchtime Recitalat 1.00pm on Wednesday 10th SEPTEMBERwhere we will be joined byAWARD WINNING JASON FREDERICK!

Savethe date! ~ Make a note in your diaries and be sure not to miss this year’s DEANERY FETE –Saturday 30th August 12.00pm-4.00pm. Look out for the posters for more info. Please see the Church notice boards for information on this month’sservicesor search us on “A Church Near You”website.

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

Friday 5 Series and Summer Races:

Hares shine through the

Bury St dmunds – 20 June

heat

Halfway through the series and the heat showed no signs of easing, but that didn’t stop Kevin ong and Nathalie Hooper from taking on the challenge. The course began with a mile-and-a-half lap of Nowton Park before heading onto the open roads, where runners had hoped for some shade — unfortunately, there was little relief. A tough nal mile of steady incline made the race especially challenging, but the sprint to the nish brought some redemption. Kevin nished an impressive 4th in his age category, with Nathalie 3rd in hers.

Our juniors also put in a strong showing. ydia Farmer ran brilliantly, securing 3rd place in the Year 4 and below category. In the older age group, Felix Clover, Morgan Davies, and Elsie Price all delivered solid performances in a competitive eld.

Stowmarket – 27 June

even Hares took to the woods and undulating roads around Haughley Park. It’s an easy course to go out too fast on, especially with the uphill nish catching many o guard. Nevertheless, there were fantastic runs from Kevin, Alli Maclean, Paul acey, am Ashdown, James Watson, Nathalie and Fiona Holland. The ice cream van at the nish was a very welcome sight!

Our juniors were out in force again, with ydia grabbing 2nd in her category and strong runs from Rosalie van Aswegen, Felix Clover, and Josiah Todd.

Great Bentley – 4 July

The nal race of the series, known for its at, fast course and strong turnout, didn’t disappoint. tuart Price led the Hares home in 10th place with an impressive 28:32, just shy of a personal best.

Nathalie, Dami Bastos, and Joanne argent followed with strong, determined nishes. ydia and Rosalie continued their excellent run of form, joined by Morgan and Elsie in the junior race. Despite enduring ve weeks of blazing heat, our small but mighty team achieved outstanding results:

Nathalie Hooper – 2nd overall in age category

Fiona Holland – 3rd overall

Stuart rice – 2nd overall

Kevin Long – 3rd overall

Jo Sargent Alli Maclean – both nished 9th overall in their categories

Lydia Farmer – 3rd overall in her age group

The eniors nished 11th out of 58 teams — a fantastic result for such a compact squad!

Even with the Friday 5 series in full swing, our runners found time to shine elsewhere:

Nathalie and tuart competed in the scorching Kesgrave 10k on 22 June and Nathalie was stunned to learn she had won her age category in the Su olk County Road Championships tuart also had a fantastic run, nishing 3rd in his age group.

Jo ran the Newmarket 10k on the 29 June, which was a new race for her. et in a beautiful location surrounded by stud farms and horses, it presented a lovely area to warm up in and a very pleasant run. The route was circular, and mainly at, although there was a fairly horrible hill at the 7k stage. Fortunately, thanks to tips from returning runners, Jo was well prepared for the challenge. The weather was quite hot and muggy, so the two water stations on route were very much welcomed. A fairly local race, with partially closed roads and friendly marshals –Jo’s already considering a return! unday 6 July saw the return of ikeden Relays at Ipswich High chool, Woolverstone. This year, Hares were only competing in the Junior Race and were elding three teams, competing against some much larger and more experienced clubs. The weather was cooler this year and the Junior race was at 9.30am, so ahead of the expected rain showers that later arrived during the enior races. The Juniors run in teams of 4, with each athlete completing a 1 mile lap before passing over the baton to

the next team member.

Felix, Rose and Maia made a strong start before handing over to Josiah, ydia and Polly in her rst race. Jack, Aderyn and Freya were next with Felix, ydia and Elsie nishing o . We had strong performances from everyone and must thank Felix and ydia for running two legs each, and congratulate them for their rst legs in the Clubs fastest times of 6.48 and 6.51 respectively. There were nearly 70 teams taking part so they did incredibly well – along with their own personal achievements, they helped their overall teams nish in 38th, 40th and 64th positions. Well done to all our runners –here’s to cooler weather and more great races to come!

And nally, a few intrepid Hares went hare hunting around Ipswich, following the colourful art trail. They didn’t manage to spot all 130 sculptures—but they certainly gave it a good go and had plenty of fun along the way!

Hadleigh Cricket Club

It has been a brilliant month or so for the Men’s 2nds. even wins on the bounce have propelled them from mid-table to top of Two Counties Division 4.

There are so many 2nds batters in form at the moment, but Taylor ocke has been leading the way.

Josh

Davey said recently, and Taylor’s century at Halstead was just that –key to overhauling 264 to beat highying Halstead. Taylor followed that up with 99 not out in a similarly vital 14-run win at Battisford. The team has been making a habit of getting over the line from tough spots, none more so than away at Nacton, where from 140-7, needing 215, captain Arran Tampion and Harry Foxwell saw the team home with a composed stand of 64. The team’s next two games will be pivotal –Chappel Wakes Colne and Nowton, 2nd and 3rd respectively – for the promotion push to stay on track.

The most important games for the 1st team over the last few years have been those against Halstead, serial title-winners but a team we have never been far behind. When we had reduced Halstead to 38-4 in the recent league match at Friars Road, hopes were high that maybe we had their measure. That was not to be, however, as they crept up to 225, which proved too much for us in the end. A disappointing loss to East Bergholt was followed by a remarkable 3-run win over Woolpit. In a game reduced to 25 overs per side because of rain, Hadleigh were bowled out for just 92. Woolpit were 70-4 at one stage and cruising, until a urry of late wickets. It will still take something special to bridge a 23 point gap at the top, but Dan hanks’s side have shown that they can win games from everywhere, and will keep ghting to the end.

On a unday, the Academy I are still looking for their rst win, but their captain Dave evitt has plenty to be proud about, from the performances of the youngsters having their rst taste of senior cricket, to his own achievement – his maiden 50 in the game against Elmswell. Anyone who knows Dave appreciates his passion for cricket and his dedication to improving his game. That jug will have tasted good I am sure!

Gary Wiles

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