Hadleigh Community News, September 2025 by Keith Avis Printers Ltd

Walk on the ‘Wildingside’

Steps taken together, care brought closer to home

First the fund-raising walk, then the cheque which will enable Hadleigh Health Centre to purchase a leg-reading Doppler machine. Both are now complete, as Jim Wilding and many intrepid walkers enjoyed an interesting, scenic tramp across local footpaths and farmland in early July.

Cash donations, along with those made via Jim’s JustGiving site in support of the walk, were overwhelmingly generous and soon exceeded his original target of £3,500. This enabled Jim to submit a cheque for £4,324.76 to the Health Centre’s bank account. t seems this will be su cient to buy two state-of-the-art machines and to upgrade the existing leg reader. The Practice is delighted with the donation, and no doubt patients will feel the same when they realise they no longer have to travel to Ipswich for the service.

A big thank you goes to all who made it happen: walkers, sponsors, and helpers on the day. Without your support, Jim would not have exceeded his aspirations.

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Tea Time at the Shed

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Going to Hadleigh Men’s Shed is always an adventure. The tools are sharp, the banter is sharper and the tea well, that depends on Lenny. He’s o cially in charge of the kettle, though most of us suspect it’s just so we can’t see what really goes into his “special brew.” Some say it’s tea, others have their own theories, either way, you’ll never forget your rst cup. Lenny is also in charge of the biscuits and insists that we only get the best, usually the ones covered in chocolate! The Shed itself is a mix of creativity and chaos. Bird boxes, planters and mysterious half- nished contraptions cover the benches. Projects may take a while (mainly because everyone has an opinion on how not to do it), but nobody’s in a rush. After all, there’s always another tea break to look forward to, if you’re brave enough to risk one of Lenny’s concoctions. It’s not about perfection; it’s about laughs, company and the joy of doing something with your hands. And if all else fails, there’s always the option to hide in the wood store until you hear the cry ‘Tea’s Up’. So, come along. The Shed has space for everyone and you will be o ered Lenny’s tea (or co ee). We’re at the Black Swan Yard, Benton Street where a warm welcome awaits or get in touch at hadleighmensshed@gmail.com.

This year we are thankful to Andrew Love for writing this year's show; 'Goldilocks Holmes and the 3 bears' - a unique twist on two well known stories. This year we are having a read through of the script before auditions for everyone interested to come along and get to know the story as well as a view of the characters in preparation for auditions. The read through will take place on Sunday 7th September from 3-6pm at Hadleigh Football Club, followed by two opportunities to audition; Wednesday 0 September 6- pm children will be nished by pm latest) and Sunday 14 September 3-6pm, both sets of auditions are being held at Hadleigh Football Club.

This year HADS are proud to share that they are supported by Hadleigh Football Club, and we are grateful that we are able to use their club house for the majority of our rehearsals. Show week will take place in February half term (16 - 22 February), we ask that all potential cast members are available this week for nal dress rehearsals and then the shows Thursday 19th, Friday 20th and two shows on Saturday 21st. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact HADS committee on hadleighamateurdramaticsociety@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing new faces alongside current members of the society soon.

KERSEY FLOWER & VEGETABLE SHOW

Saturday 13 September 2025

Kersey Village Hall, 2.15 pm – 5 pm Refreshments & Tombola • Entrance: Adults 50p

Help us celebrate

On Saturday 27 September, between 2 pm and 4 pm, the Hadleigh Sea Scout Group will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the construction of its own purpose built premises, known as Osborne Hall, located at the Layham Road Sports Ground IP7 5NE, between the Rugby Club and Hadleigh Town Football Club, in 1995. The construction was the result of much hard fund raising work by parents, friends, helpers, and leaders following the very generous donation of the land by the Osborne family and the work of a local contractor. This is an open invitation to anyone involved in the original 1995 project to come along to Osborne Hall to reminisce, meet old acquaintances, see how the premises and grounds have developed over the past 30 years and enjoy afternoon drinks and cakes and good company. So if you were involved in any way please do call in and if you do know any one else who was involved please pass on this invitation and hopefully we will have a good celebration.

Hadleigh U3A

Wedding Open Day

Sunday 5th October 2025

12 noon – 3.00pm

Experienced and friendly Event Managers on hand personally to discuss your wedding plans

Skilled wedding professionals exhibiting

Our beautiful rooms will be set out for a civil ceremony and wedding breakfast for you to view at your leisure

Complimentary entry

Our next monthly meeting is on Monday September, 2.30pm at the United Reformed Church in Hadleigh. This month we have Eleanor Jenkins with an talk entitled, 'My Life as a Tudor Housekeeper'.

If you are retired or semi-retired and would like to know more about the u3a and the events we run please feel free to come along to the talk, pick up some information and meet us all. Or contact us through our website at hadleigh-su olk.u3asite.uk

Festive Fayre Lunches

Available 24th November until 23rd December

Includes a glass of Bucks Fizz on arrival and ﬁnishes with coffee and baby mince pies

Two courses @ £38.50 per person

Three courses @ £45.50 per person

Su olk uilding Society

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Our members are at the heart of everything we do – Founded to help people buy enough land to secure the vote, our mission today is to be a safe home for savers, and to provide safe homes for our communities. Our door is open and it’s got real people behind it – Members can use our online service or pop in to see us at one of our 10 branches across Su olk. We know that technology can’t replace a real person when you’d prefer to talk.

Our community isn’t just where we are; it’s how we are – Our pro ts are reinvested into the future of the Society and we support local charities through donations and volunteering.

Whether you're saving for a dream holiday, university life, or need a secure place for your business or charity funds, we may have the ideal account for you.

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Make the most of your tax-free savings with a Cash ISA. Lock in a great rate with our Fixed Rate Bonds, build savings steadily with our Regular Savers, or enjoy exibility with an Instant Access account. Business and Charity accounts.

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Whether you prefer to manage your money in branch, online, or both, talk to us today to nd the savings account that’s right for you. op into your local Hadleigh branch and speak with our friendly team. Tel: 01 73 827373 email:hadleigh@su olkbuildingsociety.co.uk su olkbuildingsociety.co.uk

Richard to the rescue

If you’re very lucky you can share your roof rafters with a family of bats. You might even have some busy little bees in the same roof space building themselves a honeycomb but what if they are joined by a colony of hungry wasps, making the most of a free sugary meal.

That is a good time to stay well away from their shared accommodation.

However, if the ball cock in your cold water tank is broken and needs replacing urgently – some brave soul has to enter the kingdom of the wasp!

This is the scene that greeted Richard Keeble this month. We had been advised by Chris Lister that any treatment for wasps would be fatal for the bees and possibly also our protected bats so Richard amazed us by volunteering to attempt the repair. Chris provided him with a bee suit and he xed the problem while all the time being bombarded by irate wasps. Our thanks to Richard for taking that extra step to meet the needs of his eternally grateful customers. Sandy, Ellen, Pat and Jane.

Hadleigh Food Stories

HEAT has been gathering stories about food from people who grew up in and around Hadleigh during the 50s, 60s and 70s. These stories are fascinating and show just how much things have changed, for good and bad, in two generations. Progress has more uncertain, we may need these skills again.

‘Life without a fridge - salting and sh bladders

Can you imagine what it was like feeding a family without a fridge, electricity or running water? This is what our story tellers told us: “My mother brought up 4 children on her own, we had no running water or electricity and cooked on a range. The privy was at the end of the garden. It was a double sitter toilet which was emptied by the night cart.” “Water was from a standpipe or a well in the garden.” “We had to manage without fridges.”

How did you preserve food without a fridge? “You had to accept that source.” One of the group recalls doing a milk round as a lad carrying cans of milk straight from the farm. “I used to swing it through 360 degrees trying not to spill any!” Butter brought its own challenges “I remember shaking milk in a glass to make butter. Once we had butter we used to keep it under a bowl of water with muslin on top so that the evaporation kept it cold.”

“We used canned food more then and did a lot of storing and preserving. We salted beans and made fruit preserves. Fruit was stored in the attic, and we ate a lot of root vegetables in winter.” “One of the worst things was the way eggs were preserved. They were coated in isinglass which was

They tasted disgusting! It is amazing what you put up with when you have to.”

Looking back?

“I don't know if I would like to go back to a privy down the garden but as a child it was a very free and uncomplicated life.”

“Nothing was wasted because we couldn’t store it.” “We had a meat safe in a stone metal screen to keep remember the smell.” “We relied on local shops for everything we didn’t grow ourselves and tradesmen came to the house by horse and cart. The Co-op was groceries.”

An isinglass pot used for preserving eggs

“We shared and swapped food. It built the community.” “There were more home cooking skills then.”

Thanks to immy, orothy, Heather, aul and ustin 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. Thank you to Hadleigh rchive for providing most of the photos.

Farmers and Butcher’s shop Hadleigh High Street 1950s

Co-op Butcher’s shop on corner of Angel Street 1940s

Hadleigh Healing Society

We are able to o er that listening ear to those who are troubled at this time when there are so many uncertainties in our everyday lives. The world is undergoing so many upheavals, and you ask yourself 'what next will I have to deal with'. Some nd this so unsettling, our registered healers are there to listen, not make judgements all in the strictest con dence. A trouble shared is a trouble halved so the old saying goes.

If you feel we could help please contact us either by telephone on 01473 232 2 (answer machine) leaving a contact number or log onto Hadleigh Healing Society Facebook Page for an appointment.

We are holding one of our popular Clairvoyant Days on Saturday, 13th September 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. Telephone giving your name and number clearly and we will get back to you.

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We're excited to share that our caf has started o ering Afternoon Tea this month! It's the perfect way to unwind and enjoy a delicious spread of freshly baked scones, homemade cakes, sweet treats, savoury bites, and delicate nger sandwiches all made with a focus on our own and locally sourced produce. You can choose to pair it with a pot of tea or a cafeti re of co ee, or, for something a little more indulgent, opt for our Sparkling Afternoon Tea. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply fancy a relaxing afternoon, it's a treat worth trying. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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AT KERSEY MILL

Stunning jewellery, scarves, bags, purses & clothing. All at affordable prices. 07969 525859 www.zoronline.com

Step into Autumn

New Collections, Transitional Layers and Gift Ideas

With the weather cooling down slightly, and now being in September we have got a large range of clothing available perfect for the transitional weather. Our collections as always are available in many di erent colourways, styles and sizes.

Our cotton blend sleeveless tops are perfect for transitional wear, as they can be worn on summer days, as well as being used as a layering piece in the cooler weather with a long sleeve top or polo neck underneath.

Add a bit of fun to your wardrobe this Autumn with our Alice Collins sausage dog jumper. These are super soft touch and are also available in sage green with an elephant outline on them.

After such a success with our super comfy Lunar trainers during the spring and summer, we have decided to continue them throughout the autumn and winter introducing black to the range. Therefore, we now have black, navy, stone and white available in sizes uk3-uk

Believe it or not we have had customers in buying Christmas gifts already. Many of you will know we have a large gift range in store including scarves, jewellery, soaps, perfumes and much more. My favourites are the embroidered jewellery boxes, glasses cases and pouches. New for this season we have beautiful designs including pheasants, hares and hedgehogs, these are fairtrade and hand embroidered.

We are excited to announce we will be attending Autumn fair at the NEC in Birmingham on the 7th of September. Here we will be meeting up with existing suppliers to see the new ranges, as well as nding new suppliers to keep things fresh. Keep an eye out for lots of new styles. www.zoronline.com zoronline.sales@gmail.com

ersey Mill, Stone Street I 7 6 Tel: 07969 525859

Open Mon-Sat 10am to 4.00pm

National Cruise Week!

Join us for an exciting week of all things cruising as we celebrate National Cruise Week from 15th to 19th September! There will be exclusive presentations from the world’s leading cruise lines for ocean, river and expedition cruising. Due to high demand Madeleine is returning with two further ‘Introduction to Cruising’ presentations - perfect for those new to cruising.

From luxury escapes to expedition adventures, each day will feature live sessions, personal appointments with the experts, insider tips, and limited-time o ers you won’t want to miss. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or planning your rst voyage, this is your chance to explore new ships, destinations, and exceptional travel opportunities all in one place.

Presentations will run daily from 11am to 3pm. Personal appointments with each cruise line will be available between 10:30am and 4pm.

Monday 15th September: Riviera Travel at 11am, Introduction to Cruising at 12:30pm, HX Expeditions at 2pm.

Tuesday 16th September: Amawaterways at 11am, Celebrity Cruises at 12:30pm, Scenic at 2pm.

Wednesday 17th September: Ambassador Cruise Line at 11am, Silversea at 12:30pm, APT at 2pm.

Thursday 18th September: Star Clippers at 11am, Avalon Waterways at 12:30pm.

Friday 19th September: Fred Olsen Cruise Line at 11am, Introduction to Cruising at 12:30pm, Azamara Cruises at 2pm.

CAN YOU HELP?

I am looking for 20-30 acres of grazing land with outbuildings. If you have or know of anything like this for sale, please contact me. Mobile: 07999 051401

Valuing Hadleigh’s green spaces

You don’t need to escape to the countryside to enjoy the bene ts of nature. “Micro-dosing nature” means taking small, frequent doses of outdoor time; just a few minutes to half an hour, in any setting that o ers greenery. Even ten minutes outside can lower blood pressure, slow heart rate and shift the body into a calmer state.

Fresh air boosts immunity, daylight helps regulate sleep and time among plants can lift mood, sharpen focus and build emotional resilience. These quick bene ts happen because humans are hardwired to respond positively to natural environments. Gentle sights and sounds birds, leaves, running water, etc give our overstimulated brains a chance to rest and restore energy.

A short walk along the Hadleigh Green Highway, lunch under a tree in the churchyard, or pausing by the River Brett can act like a mental reset button. Our public green spaces, from larger areas like the Railway Walk to modest patches of grass and tree-lined footpaths, make these everyday moments possible. They are the shared lungs and heart of Hadleigh, o ering places for relaxation, recreation and connection. They also play a vital environmental role. Trees and plants improve air quality, provide shade and support biodiversity by o ering food and shelter for birds, bees and butter ies.

To keep enjoying these bene ts, we all have a part to play. Simple actions such as picking up litter, watering young trees, avoiding parking on the grass, planting pollinator-friendly owers, or creating wildlife habitats like bug hotels and bird boxes, all help to protect and enhance these spaces.

Babergh District Council has been doing its bit too, with initiatives such as leaving ‘no-mow’ areas, planting wild owers and fruit trees. But young trees can struggle and residents can help by keeping an eye on them, watering if needed and reporting any damage. By valuing and nurturing Hadleigh’s green spaces, we create a healthier, happier town where people and nature thrive together.

If you want to know more, then email us at hadleigh.heat@hotmail.com

What if you could make a di erence in the li es of young learners?

On Wednesday 24 September 2025, I have a goal to run for 24 hours to raise £500 for Beaumont Primary School, a small yet vibrant institution located in Hadleigh, Ipswich, with fewer than 100 students. Both of my daughters will be joining this wonderful school this September, and I am inspired to take action. Educational institutions across Britain face signi cant funding challenges, making fundraising initiatives essential for enhancing student development programs and overall educational experiences.

The funds raised will directly support enriching school trips and memorable days out for our young learners. Every contribution counts and can help create lasting memories and invaluable learning opportunities.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast, and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, I will withdraw the funds directly. It’s the most e cient way to contribute and saves time and costs. Together, we can empower our children’s education!

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Telephone: 01473 810185

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The Cock Inn

Hello folks and a warm welcome from all at The Cock Inn, Hadleigh. Gosh its been warm and yes, o cially the warmest summer on record. If we cast our minds back to May it was way in the 20s then and touched the 30s at the end of June and into July. Long may it continue!

Firstly a big welcome to Alan Giles who has joined the team here as our Assistant Manager. He will assist Lee and the girls here with our endeavors to ‘save you money and serve you right’, an old caption from a now defunct national electrical chain. Alan has come to us from Sudbury where he managed the Snooker Club there. A very good bar billiard player I might add though he wont be playing for The Cock Inn as he will remain with his old Sudbury team. As we all play in the same Sudbury League, lets hope he throws a game or two….haha, just joking. The garden here is still looking wonderful and as we have bene ted from some great weather the blooming owers should be good through September. We are hoping, subject to planning consent from our friends at Babergh District Council, to extend our ground oor cellar and public toilets. Both are needed so that we can continue to o er an extensive and delicious range of cask ales and that we can upgrade the toilet facilities at the same time. Fingers crossed and we would hope to complete the works late this autumn with little disruption to the pub. If you are a regular and real ale a cionado you will appreciate the range of ales we o er. Selling cask conditioned ales requires space as the process prior to dispensing the product into your glass is lengthy and requires space. Throughout September you can sample guest ales from Wadswoth (Wonderlust), Oscar Wild Mild from brewer Mighty Oak, Amber from Otter Ales and 52 Degrees Cricket from Grasshopper Brewery, along with Earl Soham’s Victoria Bitter, Greene Kings IPA and our delightful and East Anglian brewed Abbot Ale. Don’t be shy and please bring a friend. If you are a cider glider there is always a guest cider available too be it Malvern Gold, Snails Bank Fruit Bat or Farmer Jims Scrumpy. Hic hic!! Our regular draught cider, Stowford Press, is one of the hard to nd medium dry variety and if you’ve not tried it you are missing out.

The Cock Inn

Hadleigh Suffolk

So football fans of Hadleigh and its surrounds, the beautiful game is back with a bang and already there have been some strange and unpredictable results. Septembers best picks are listed here in our advert though if the match is on TV its on at The Cock Inn. Only we can show three di erent events at the same time and remember, we have the Giant Screen too for those big events. My money, though only a little is on Man City though I would expect Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea to be there abouts. Man Utd have the content to do good things too so don’t be surprised to see them near the top come May 2026. Ipswich will play in Championship and quite a lot of their games will be televised under the new Sky Sport deal so check us out on Facebook. We will always show their matches if on TV. England will travel to Serbia on Tuesday 9th September to play their 4th World Cup uali er. They have already won three out of three matches in their group and a win here would more or less see them through to next years nals, notwithstanding their last match which delivered a 0-1 away win in Andorra did not set the world alight. Hier Tuchel will need to improve one would conclude!

Motorheads have two F1 Grand Prixs to whet the appetite with Italy’s Monza race on Sunday 7th and Azerbaijan Baku GP on Sunday 21st. Oscar Piastri leads the Drivers’ Championship but is being chased by Lando Norris. Verstappen and Britian’s George Russell are still thereabouts, so lets see. The Team Title is not so close with McLaren way out in front of Ferrari as we speak. Oh and talking of name dropping, did you know I sat next to George Russell at the football and sang Merry Christmas with Noddy Holder on a train. Both, like me are Wolves fans and were past regulars at Molineux. Don’t worry, my driving is poor and I can’t sing for to ee!

As we move toward autumn we still have some cricket being played. England have a number of one day Internationals and T20 xtures with South Africa throughout the month and some T20 xtures with Ireland too, so please call in and watch with us.

Finally a great month of sport includes the Woman’s Rugby World Cup being played here in England. While it started on 22nd August with England playing the USA (after I have penned this article), their nal group match will see the lasses entertain Australia on Saturday 6th Sept at 5pm. The quarter nals are being played on 13th and 14th with the semis on the 19th and 20th. The nal will be played at the Allianz Stadium in London on Saturday 27th September at 4pm. Let’s hope the English Ladies are there!

The Hadleigh Invitational Dart Summer League is nearing its nale and it very much looks like the Cock Inn’s Kraken team will win the title and may go unbeaten. There are still four match weeks remaining and the George are currently in the runner spot followed closely by Dawsey’s Jets. Following a break in Mid-September until October the Dixon Dart League will recommence through the winter season. It’s a special season too folks as this league will be 90 years old in 2026. A commemorative tournament is planned to celebrate.

I am still asking local residents to oppose the parking charges at the Leisure Centre/Stonehouse Road car park. The o -street parking has become dangerous as most residents on this part of George Street do not have the bene t of o -road parking. The car park is often left with empty spaces and the EV charging spaces are practically never used. Commuters and local folk use George Street as a cut through and accidents have occurred. Let’s not wait until someone is seriously injured before action is taken.

Recent news from the public house industry suggests that pubs continue to close at alarming rates throughout the country. Please support your local whenever you can. It often serves as a meeting point for many who would not otherwise have a venue to chat to friends and assists with reducing loneliness. It’s a social hub, a place to enjoy the company of others, watch sport, play pub games, indulge in music and culture and supp ne wines, ales and liquids of many descriptions. Enjoy but please drink often and responsibly.

COFFEE MORNING

Saturday 20th September 2025

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

The Cock Inn

Traditionally run freehouse

Hadleigh’s largest selection of Cask Ales, Gin, Vodka, Whiskies and Wines plus a super glass froster for chilled lagers!

SEPT live sport on tv

Premier League Picks Sat 13th West Ham v Spurs 5.30pm Sun 14th Man City v Man Utd 4.30pm

Sat 20th Man Utd v Chelsea 5.30pm Sun 21st Arsenal v Man City 4.30pm Sun 28th Newcastle v Arsenal 4.30pm

Football World Cup 2026 Qualifier Tue 9th Serbia v England F1 Grand Prix Sun 7th Monza Sun21st Azerbaijan Cricket 2nd-14th England v S.Africa 17th-21st Ireland v England

Womens Rugby World Cup Final Sat 27th 4pm

Only we can show 3 events at the same time on our super sized led tv’s plus a giant screen too!

SEPTEMBER OFFERS

Early Bird Drink Offers weekdays from 12 noon till 7pm. Great ‘Double Up’ for only £1.90 extra promo on selected spirits. Over 20 different cask ales available throughout the month. Frosted glasses available for lagers and ciders.

The Cock Inn, 89 George Street, Hadleigh Tel 01473 941049 • FB: The Cock Inn Hadleigh Gang

This year, Hadleigh locals Iain and Tom are setting o on the Screwball Rally 2025 – exactly ten years after Iain’s rst Screwball fundraiser. The challenge is no small feat: a 1,700mile rally across nine European countries, completed in just ve days, in a car worth no more than £1,500. Along the way, they’ll be camping and travelling with a team of friends and family members.

The pair are taking on the rally to raise funds for two charities very close to their hearts:

New Dawn India – Founded by friends of Iain more than 25 years ago, this charity has transformed the lives of hundreds of children by lifting them out of the caste system, providing care, education, and the opportunity for a brighter future. A very special connection to the cause came recently when one of the children at the New Dawn India home submitted the competition-winning drawing that will be featured as part of Iain and Tom’s rally journey.

rostate Cancer – Both Iain and Tom have seen family and friends a ected by prostate cancer, a condition that a ects one in eight men in the UK and sees over 50,000 new cases diagnosed each year. They are keen to support vital research into improving treatment and, ultimately, nding a cure.

Bringing together their passions for cars and music, the duo are giving their BMW Z4 cabriolet a unique Pink Floyd makeover. The design celebrates the 53rd anniversary of Iain’s favourite album

The Dark Side of the Moon, as well as the 50th anniversary of Wish You Were Here. They are also keen to hear from local businesses interested in becoming corporate sponsors, with opportunities to advertise directly on the car during the rally.

The team are appealing to the Hadleigh community and beyond to support their fundraising e orts. Donations can be made quickly and securely through their JustGiving page justgiving.com/page/ bramhillscrewball2025, with all funds going directly to the charities. Gift Aid can also be added to make contributions go even further.

Iain and Tom said: “We’re so grateful for any support – no matter how big or small.

to two causes that mean the world to us.”

This is the circular route

Sarah and Simon’s September

Saturday Sales!

Selling o and giving away lots of items from The Christmas Present Trust on the last two Saturdays in September at the Ansell Centre. Saturday 20 September - 10am to 4pm. nsell Centre, Hadleigh. Luxury tombola, a human fruit machine (don’t ask!) toys and games, good quality household, baking and chocolate making, Stuart Morris gifts, Maddie’s beautiful paper jewellery, refreshments available. This event will be raising money for local good causes. All are welcome. Saturday 27 September, noon to 4pm. nsell Centre, Hadleigh. Generally giving away items from 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/good causes once it is o cially closed. In addition, auctioneers Lacy Scott & Knight (based in Bury St Edmunds) are going to auction o the signed celebrity memorabilia, with money raised from the sales going to community organisations in Hadleigh. This will take place on Friday 12 September. For more information, please go to the LSK website – www.lsk.co.uk

Do you enjoy singing, especially with other people?

We do, and we would love for you to join us! There is still time for new members to give it a go. The Hadleigh Choral Society Autumn term starts on Tuesday 9th September, at our usual rehearsal venue The Ansell Centre in Hadleigh at 7:30 pm. This term will feature Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor along with Haydn’s Te Deum. There will also be a singing exploration morning on Saturday 13th September, from 9.15 am to -12.15 pm where we will dive deeper into those pieces. All singers are welcome, especially tenors and basses! For more information visit www.hadleighchoralsociety.org.uk.

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Meeting young people where they are

By the Inspire Hadleigh Youth Centre Team

As a team of youth workers from Inspire, we’re used to seeing the di erence it makes when young people have a safe, supportive space to go. At our base at the Hadleigh Youth Centre, we run regular drop-in sessions for young people, which gives them a space to connect, talk and be themselves. But we also know that not every young person can, or wants to, come through our doors.

That’s why we love having the opportunity to bring our work out into the wider community.

Thanks to support from Glemsford United Charities, we’ve been able to launch an exciting new outreach programme in Glemsford. It allows us to engage with young people where they already are – in their own space, on their own terms.

Once we’ve begun building relationships, outreach provides us with the opportunity to connect with young people who might need us most. If they’re having a di cult time mentally, it is understandable that they might not want to go to things like drop-in. But if we meet them in their own space, that can be the beginning of support that really matters.

For some young people, they might just want the opportunity to talk about what’s going on in their lives and have someone to chat to. For some, it’s the rst time someone’s asked how they’re doing.

For others, they may just want to share what would make their community better.

One told us there’s a skate park nearby they don’t use as it’s often messy with things like broken glass. They’d love to see it cleaned up so it could be a space for everyone again, and we talked about ways they could be part of making that happen.

Hearing ideas like these matters. It shows what young people care about, how they can shape where they live, and highlights how we can work together as a community.

But we also know that change doesn’t happen in isolation. Our vision is to work not only with young people, but with the wider Glemsford community. The more people we involve, the stronger the support network becomes. When young people feel like the community is on their side, that’s when transformation really starts to happen.

Outreach doesn’t always come with a set agenda. We’re not always going out with an intention – we’re going out to provide a service for young people.

Sometimes support is as simple as having a chat or sharing a laugh with a familiar face. Having them turn up every week is positive because it shows that you are making an impact.

Outreach is a two-way street. We go out into the community, but we’re also inviting the community in – to support, to listen, and to build something better together.

If you see our mobile youth centre out and about in Glemsford, come say hello. We’re here to listen.

Medie al Stained lass in Su

An illustrated talk by Martin Harrison on Saturday 13 September at 3 pm in Hitcham Church

It is not well known that Su olk had some extraordinarily talented Glaziers. Despite the iconoclasts there are still some wonderful survivals in our county. Martin will talk about Long Melford’s glass as well as less well known but equally impressive examples in other churches.

Martin is an art historian and was the rst curator of the Stained Glass Museum at Ely Cathedral 1975- 0. He has written a number of books and is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquities.

Tickets are £5 which includes a cuppa and cake and are available at Hitcham Post O ce or on the door (where it’s cash or card). To book email Nicola Currie on RNFCurrie@gmail.com In aid of church funds. There is a signed church car park o Fen Lane, What3Words: inner. occur.tomb.

Theatre Shows for Autumn/Winter

The box o ce is now open for two touring theatre shows coming to Hadleigh Old School, the arts and entertainment venue at 5 Bridge Street 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. The Tales Our Mother Told plays on Saturday 1 th October at 5pm & pm, and Sunday 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. Some 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 vil 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

TALESOUR MOTHER TOLD Common Ground Theatre Company

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 Sproughton 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 ueasy Pines Sanatorium. 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 Superintendent, 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.

ll performances are approximately 2 hours with a 20-minute interval. licensed bar service is available before the show doors open 1 hour before curtain-up and during the interval. Box O ce, billing, age guidance and tickets at www.commongroundtc.co.uk.

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HADLEIGH NATURALISTS SOCIETY

Autumn Programme 2025

Monday 6 October 7.30pm

Turtle Dove Conservation in Suffolk Shirley Sampson Monday 3 November 7.30pm

Consider the Lillies of the field Adrian Knowles Monday 1 December 7.30pm Lost beasts of Norfolk and Suffolk Tim Holt Wilson

Meetings held in the Seminar Room upstairs in Hadleigh Library.

Visitors £3.

WORLD-CLASS JAZZ FORTNIGHTLY AT STOKE-BY-NAYLAND HOTEL CO6 4PZ

Doors open 7.30 pm - Music 8.00 pm - Ends 10.30 pm approx. WED 10th September 2025 8pm Price £20

SHARP LITTLE BONES FEAT. TONY KOFI Tony Koﬁ – Tenor sax, Paul Deats – Piano, Simon Paterson – Acoustic and Electric Bass Andrew 'Woody' Woods – Drums

WED 24th September 2025 8pm Price £25 ANTONIO FORCIONE SOLO GUITAR CONCERT

Hadleigh Old School, 3-5 Bridge Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 6BY

Hadleigh Crime Re iew

ugust 2025

Due to annual leave and a period of increased demand, I’m unable to compile crime statistics this month. However, previous months’ data is always available on the Su olk Police website.

There’s also a new section on the site that highlights policing priorities for each community policing area. To view the priorities for the Hadleigh and Nayland area :

•Visit su ol police u

•Use the ‘Find your area’ box to search for Hadleigh

•Scroll down to the tab labelled ‘Our priorities’

You’ll nd three current priorities listed there, which will change over time. Updates from the community team are shown in the ‘Action taken’ column. Please note these priorities could be for anywhere in the entire Hadleigh and Nayland patch, which includes 20 parishes, so they are not always speci c to Hadleigh. At the time of writing, the three priorities and their updates (soon to be published on the website) are as follows…

Retail Crime : Identify our top repeat targeted retail premises, working with partners in designing out crime and prevent o ences. Identify and pursue our persistent o enders, making best use of prevention orders.

CTION : Reported retail crime is low in this area, but the local community police team are always monitoring this issue and when o ences occur are reviewing the crimes to see if there are any evidential opportunities they can assist with. Extra patrols to the areas in and around the local supermarket and convenience stores in Hadleigh are underway.

rotection of persons vulnerable to exploitation/victim of violent crime related behaviours : Working with partners, and making use of police powers to protect those identi ed as vulnerable/victims to violence.

CTION : The local community police team have in recent months completed welfare checks at identi ed addresses in the Hadleigh and Capel St Mary area to help keep victims safe and prevent further o ences. Tackling these issues also includes working in partnership with the Babergh Community Safety Team, the Council Housing Team and/or the relevant housing association. Joint work with the police Response Investigation Team has also taken place. The team has also delivered an early input to sta at a new children’s home in Hadleigh to help prevent any future child exploitation.

Street SB Hadleigh : Preventing and detecting street ASB by being visible within the community and proactive in diverting identi ed o enders away from these behaviours. The local community police team recognise this as a recurring issue in Hadleigh. Due to this, extra patrols are taking place at parks in Hadleigh, to tackle nuisance behaviour and to identify those responsible. During one of those patrols, a 17-year-old was stop searched and cannabis was seized, with the youth referred to the Su olk Police Youth Justice department and a community resolution administered with signposting to Turning Point (drug/alcohol rehabilitation). A motorbike rider was issued a tra c o ence report for riding a motorbike on a footpath in a park. The team is working with the Babergh Community Safety Team, Babergh Council and Hadleigh Town Council looking for some longer-term solutions. Patrols of car parks in the area also continue, with some recent CCTV inquiries into vehicle ASB reported to be occurring in Magdalen Road Car Park and George Street. The Hadleigh area has also seen an increase in roads policing patrols, typically by the police motorcyclists. Kind Regards,

C 1293 ohnson – Hadleigh Community olice O cer.

POLSTEAD FILMS THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND

Starring Tim Key, Carey Mulligan & Tom Basden

Friday 19th September, 2025

Polstead Village Hall

An eccentric lottery winner, who lives alone on a remote island, dreams of getting his favourite musicians back together. His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Tickets - £5. Email: polsteadfilms@gmail.com to reserve or buy in Polstead Community Shop. Doors open 7pm. The film starts at 7.30pm and will finish around 9.45pm. All proceeds in aid of Polstead Village Hall Charity No. 304933

Are you awake?

Falling asleep whilst at work. It shouldn’t happen, but a recent case heard by the Employment Tribunal related to an employee who did and was then dismissed by his employer as a result.

The employee in question was working in a CCTV control room and was observed as being asleep during a spot check. When giving evidence, he said that he was closing his eyes on medical advice, and in any event wasn’t dozing, but wanted to meditate and think. Whilst there was some evidence of an eye condition, this was all found to be false, and that he was, in fact, asleep.

The employer had investigated the situation at the time and had found he had been asleep. As a result, they treated it as gross misconduct and dismissed him.

The Tribunal had to decide whether this decision was a reasonable response, which a reasonable employer may have taken. If it was, then the dismissal was fair. It thought about the importance which was placed on the role, and the service provided by the employer to its client, and how to remain awake was fundamental. It could have had serious consequences for the security of the site in question.

However, the Tribunal considered it carefully, and looked at previous cases, which talked about the di erence between dropping o unintentionally, and some deliberate plan to sleep. They also took into account an unblemished record of service for 16 years, that it was an inadvertent dozing o , and the fact that there was no discernible harm done. Overall, in this case and based on the facts here, it was found that the employee had been unfairly dismissed, as this was not a reasonable response from the employer. He should have been given a nal written warning.

The main thing, of course, is that you have not fallen asleep whilst reading this article…

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SAVE THE DATE (Hint: it’s not one you can easily forget!)

Hadleigh, prepare yourselves for a Wicked Night Out! On Wednesday 31 December at Hadleigh Town Hall, 6pm – 12.30am, Hadleigh Productions are hosting a New Year’s Eve party.

6pm – pm at our family friendly party disco, DJ Trev will be playing all your favourites, catering for the young ones and Dad dancers alike. Soft drinks and snacks available at the bar.

Under 1 s - £5 each Must be accompanied by adult who gets in free. Under 4s also free entry.

.30pm – 12.30am For all the party goers out there. There will be snacks and a licensed bar, cabaret singer Sabrina Summer (we did wonder if she might call herself Sabrina Winter for the season!) DJ Trev will continue to play oor lling tracks so you can dance the night away.

Ticket Price - £20 each under 1 s - £10 each

This promises to be a very enjoyable night out, but please BE WARNED, Nota Bene, please read this bit very carefully! We will not be selling tickets on the door, so if you want to secure tickets for this event, do not leave it till the last minute. Contact Simon at Hadleigh Productions on 0777 60267 or email us at hadleighproductions@gmail.com

Please note – Hadleigh Productions will email or deliver your tickets at no extra cost. We are a not-for-pro t organisation, whose aim is to bring events and entertainment into Hadleigh for reasonable prices. https://www.clarkesevents.uk www.facebook.com/sabrinasummersings

VJ Day in Hadleigh

At 9am on Friday 15th August 2025 a service took place at the War Memorial; wreaths were also laid to commemorate all those who lost their lives. An exhibition was held at the Town Hall with over 140 people came to take a look.

•Sectional Dismantles

•Felling

•Crown Reductions

•Crown Thinning

•Deadwooding

•Hedge Maintenance

•Garden / Site Clearance

•Stump Grinding

•Storm Damage

•Tree Planting

Orchard Barn News

Learning from the past how to build a greener

future

As our site hums with summer energy apples, greengages, elderberries and cherry plums all ripening in our orchard, here is a round up of what’s coming up later in the year.

•From early September we'll be running Gardening Working Parties for volunteers on alternate Thursday mornings 9 am - 1 pm, so if you would like to join us, you would be very welcome - we're looking to recruit new volunteers. Contact Sarah, details below.

•The other Thursday mornings will be Garden Tool Renovation Workshops 10 am – 1 pm. Learn to clean, sharpen, and care for your garden tools in our free, practical sessions and take the skills home. A great way to extend the life of well-used favourites and reconnect with the value of maintenance. Dates will be shared shortly get in touch if you’re interested.

•Volunteers are also needed to help build and use a pole lathe for turning greenwood into spindles for the internal balustrades in our new teaching space, the beautiful reinstated 15 0s Longhouse. Again, please contact Sarah if you are interested.

To nd out more about us or to volunteer, go to our website www.orchardbarn.org.uk, call Sarah on 07766 054042 or email her sarah.orchardbarn@gmail.com

Orchard Barn, Ringshall, Stowmarket, Su olk, I 14 2L

Learning from the past how to build a greener future

SUREFI

A sad farewell to Hadleigh adminton Club and a call to members, past and present

After nearly 0 years of serving the town, Hadleigh Badminton Club is sadly closing. The club has been part of life here since 1947 and has used the Hadleigh High School Sports Hall since 1971. Like many clubs, we’ve had our ups and downs, but recent years have been especially tough. The main reason is simple: we can no longer rely on access to the sports hall.

We understand that the school has faced serious challenges due to the well documented RAAC concrete issues. But over the last three years things have become unworkable not just because of the building problems, but because of poor communication and decisions that didn’t take the wider community into account. Last season (2024/25), we planned to play weekly from September to April. In reality, we only managed to play around a dozen times and closures were occasionally announced with less than 24 hours’ notice.

The nal blow came when the school sta stopped all public use of the hall from January to April to store trampolines in the main hall. The trampolines are on caster wheels, similar to the posts that hold up our badminton nets. The decision meant the loss of a whole facility to the town for four months and sent a clear message about priorities. Shouldn’t schools encourage young people to live active, healthy lives and feel connected to where they live? Sport does not start and nish in school, so we believe it’s important that local clubs are recognised for, and supported in, their role in creating sporting opportunities for local people. We hope that, going forward, the school and Penrose Learning Trust will think hard about their role in Hadleigh and about what’s lost when local clubs like ours are forced to shut. They rarely come back.

So, to say goodbye in the right way (with food, drink and music!) we intend to host a farewell party in Hadleigh early in October. All members, past and present are welcome to come along and we would be really happy to see you to catch up, reminisce, and celebrate what was a fantastic local club.

To express your interest in attending, please email Tom at hadbadclub@ hotmail.com and you will be sent full details. We hope to see you there!

Hadleigh Town Council

Full Council Meeting

Thursday 17th July 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, Loftus (Chair), Minns and Shearly-Sanders

In ttendance Town Clerk, 1 member of the public (3 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. pologies of bsence Apologies for absence were received from Councillors McLeod, Miller, Monks, Taylor and Wilson. Apologies were also received from District Councillors Dowling and Carruthers and County Councillor Fraser.

pproval of bsence Proposed by Councillor Gower, seconded by Councillor Minns the absence of Councillors McLeod, Miller, Monks, Taylor and Wilson were approved.

Vote For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Declarations of Interest Councillor Bayliss declared a non-registrable interest in HTC25.126 and HTC25.127 as she is the Councillor named. Councillor Beggerow declared a non-registrable interest in HTC25.12 and HTC25.129 as he is the Councillor named.

Dispensations There was no consideration of dispensations.

Minutes 15th May 2025 Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Gower the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 19th June 2025 were approved.

Vote = 7 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstain

Reports from Babergh Councillors The reports from Su olk County Council and Babergh District Council Ward Councillors were noted. ublic Forum A member of the public spoke about the issuing of poll cards by Babergh District Council Electoral Services and also about a ‘meeting’ that the Town Council held on 24th April 2025.

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 = For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Councillor Bayliss left the room at 7.11pm.

Standing Order 14D Code of Conduct - Review Proposed by Councillor Gower, seconded by Councillor Howlett the Code of Conduct decision regarding Councillor Bayliss was reviewed.

Vote = 7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Standing Order 14D Code of Conduct - ction Proposed by Councillor Gower, seconded by Councillor Howlett it was agreed that no further action should be taken against Councillor Bayliss.

Vote = 7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Councillor Beggerow left the room at 7.15pm Councillor Bayliss returned at 7.15pm

Standing Order 14D Code of Conduct – Review Proposed by Councillor Howlett, seconded by Councillor Gower the Code of Conduct decision regarding Councillor Beggerow was reviewed.

Vote = 7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Standing Order 14D Code of Conduct – ction Proposed by Councillor Howlett, seconded by Councillor Gower it was agreed that no further action should be taken against Councillor Beggerow

Vote = 7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Councillor Beggerow returned at 7.17pm rant pplications – Legend on the Bench Proposed by Councillor Minns, seconded by Councillor Gower it was agreed to award £ 2.52 to Legend on the Bench towards the cost of providing suicide prevention benches.

Vote = 7 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstain rant pplications - bbeycroft Proposed by Councillor Howlett,

seconded by Councillor Beggerow it was agreed to award £13 7.40 to Abbeycroft towards the cost of 2 x Family Park Cooking days (October and February half terms)

Vote = For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain olicies – Data rotection and Information Management Proposed by Councillor Howlett, seconded by Councillor Beggerow the Data Protection and Information Management Policy was approved.

Vote = For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain olicies – IT and lectronic Communication Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Gower the IT and Electronic Communication Policy was approved.

Vote = For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain olicies – bsence pproval Proposed by Councillor Howlett, seconded by Councillor Loftus the Absence Approval Policy was approved.

Vote = For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain olicies – doption olicy Proposed by Councillor Loftus, seconded by Councillor Minns the Adoption Policy was approved.

Vote = For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain olicies – arental Leave Proposed by Councillor Loftus, seconded by Councillor Gower it was agreed to defer the Parental Leave Policy.

Vote = For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Shaping Su olk Survey Proposed by Councillor Minns, seconded by Councillor Beggerow it was agreed that the Town Council would not send a response to the Shaping Su olk survey as the survey is not designed to be answered by a Town Council.

Vote = For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Su olk County Council Survey Proposed by Councillor Minns, seconded Councillor Beggerow it was agreed that the Town Council would not respond to Su olk County Council’s Local Government Reorganisation survey response as the survey is not designed to be answered by a Town Council.

Vote = For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Reporting of FOI re uests and objections to xternal uditors Cllr Beggerow) Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Gower it was agreed that the Town Clerk should publish at the end of each nancial year a table showing FOI requests and Objections raised to the External Auditor by person and cost.

Vote = For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain

Future Meetings The next scheduled meeting will be on Thursday 21st August 2025.

Close of Meeting The meeting closed at 7.51pm

Cemetery Littering and Fly tipping

Hadleigh Cemetery is an area of signi cance, sensitivity and solace to many people. It is therefore regretful that we have had reports of people y tipping items such as mattresses, fridges etc and littering drink cans, food wrappers and evidence of smoking in the Cemetery area, which is not treating it with the respect it commands. Also there has been damage caused to some of the new saplings from what appears to be a football. This is becoming a regular occurrence and is causing upset to visitors and extra work and costs in having to dispose of this waste. Due to the nature of the escalating behaviour the olice have been informed and if anyone sees anything suspicious, please contact Hadleigh Town Council in con dence – 01473 823884 O ce open 9.30am –4.30pm, answerphone 24 hrs)

Wendy Brame, Town Clerk

THIS MONTH – A BIOGRAPHICAL DRAMA and A NATURE DOCUMENTARY

Friday 12th September at 7.30 pm

MR BURTON (12A)

A beautifully crafted film about the early life of Richard Burton starring Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey.

Friday 26th September at 7.30 PM

OCEAN (PG) with DAVID

ATTENBOROUGH

A breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival than the ocean.

£4.50 (cash) on the door. Doors open at 7pm

There will be a short interval for refreshments.

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

CONTACTING HOLLYWOOD IN HADLEIGH

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

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

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

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

Hadleigh Community Forum 61

Tuesday 12 ugust 2025

CH IR: aul Hodgkin Notes: ess anas

1 W LCOM : The Chair welcomed everyone.

2 R ORT OF TH L ST M TIN : Accepted

3 ST ND RD D T S

3.1 OLIC ST T M NT

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

3.2 H T (Hadleigh Environmental Action Team)

• Thur 11 Sept - 7.30pm Baptist community room “Growing Vegetables: adapting to climate change while looking after nature.” A talk by Paul Sutton

• Fri 26 Sept – 7 for 7.30pm Ansell Centre Film (£4.50 cash only) David Attenborough’s ‘Ocean’.

• Thurs 2 Oct – 7.30pm Baptist community room. Deep Heat Discussion Group “Doughnut Economics – what would an economic system that was safe and sustainable look like ?”

• Signed-up supporters receive regular email updates. Members are welcomed at £1 month / £12 a year.

• For more info on all events or to sign up, email hadleigh.heat@ hotmail.com

3.3 St M R S CH RCH

• After nal capping, Cadent has now removed all external gas pipework. External trenching works have begun for UKPN to lay the cabling for the upgraded power and, after a series of hold-ups, works are now progressing apace. The UKPN kiosk is on site and hopes to be installed this week, with meter(s) being the next hurdle. Grateful thanks were given to Jim Wilding who has, almost single-handedly, seen all this through to fruition. Quite simply without him, we would not be where we are today.

• Sat 30 Aug. - 12-4pm. Deanery Fete & BBQ.

• Sat 27 Sept – 9am-1pm. Boot sale in church and churchyard

• Sat 4 Oct – 9.30 for 10am–1pm – Annual John Bloom eld Lecture “St Mary’s, Hadleigh: Understanding the Past, Securing the Future” a fascinating talk by Anna Forrest (Historian) and Tania Gomez Duran (Architect). Tickets from the o ce in the base of the Deanery Tower and on the door, on the day.

3.4 - (Hadleigh & Boxford Patient Participation Group)

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

3.5 ISIT H DL I H

There was nothing new to report this month.

3.6 B B R H MID S FFOLK DISTRICT CO NCIL 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 A funding surgery will take place at the Guildhall on Thurs 23 Oct 9.30am-noon. To attend, email bmsdcgrants@baberghmidsu olk. gov.uk

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

• LGR (Local Gvt Reorganisation): The District and Borough Councils favour a multi-unitary approach whereas Su olk County Council favours Su olk being single-unitary. The website, www. threecouncilsforsu olk.org showing proposed maps, has now gone live. There was much discussion. Formal County and District proposals have to be submitted by 26 Sept. Central Government will be making the nal decision(s). It was suggested and unanimously agreed that a community meeting would be very helpful for residents and businesses to explore what the changes, especially for services, will mean.

• Lloyds Tour of Britain (Cycling) will come through Hadleigh at 2.40pm on 3 September.

3.7 H DL I H TOWN CO NCIL HTC):

• Grants Budget 25/26 of just under £15,000 is available. See 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.

•Next Repair Café - Sat 20 Sept, 10am-12.30pm, in The Dining Room

•Community Gardeners – are now under the umbrella of the Town Council since longstanding organiser, Jane Snowdon, stood down at the end of June. Jane was thanked for her constant hard work and diligence in making the centre of Hadleigh look beautiful for so many years.

•Layham Road Sports Ground Pavilion – has been completed. A grand opening ceremony will be organised soon.

3.8 INS IR

Final stages of the building refurb are underway. ND (neurodiverse) and SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) sessions, led by Emma Wood, have been taking place over the summer and proving to be a great success. Outreach sessions in Hadleigh continue and now in Glemsford. Usual Friday Drop-In and Vibrance sessions are taking place. A networking woodland walk in Raydon Great Woods gave the opportunity to explore this area for possible youthwork sessions in future.

In her absence Alyx was warmly congratulated on her recent marriage to Ken in the lovely Guildhall.

3.9 B NTON ND

No report. It was agreed by the Forum to remove Benton End from the Standard Updates. However, any attendance or future reports (which will be taken under AOB) will be most welcome.

4 O B

•4.1 Together Tuesday (TT) gave a report for the year to date and it is hoped to have monthly reports, with them being included in the Standard Updates from October. TT o ers outings to such paces as the New Wolsey Theatre, Felixtowe, Benton End and The Dove centre in Sudbury. There will be a Christmas Lunch and 10-year celebration of TT in December. Regular weekly activities include tea and cake, quizzes, word searches, table tennis, table cricket and carpet bowls, botcha & curling and darts (soft-ended !). Music also plays a part and many other activities are available. On the rst Tuesday of the month there is a lunch of baked potatoes and salads. Educational talks are very successful and varied and more are planned. Charlotte Colthorpe was present today: a dementia adviser covering Hadleigh and Sudbury.

•4.2 Hadleigh Old School. Ian gave out yers for an upcoming, ever popular, Common Ground Theatre Company show, The Tales our Mother Told, by Pat Whymark: Sat 1 Oct (5pm and pm) & Sun 19 Oct (5pm) £10-14. Tickets from the website: www.commongroundtc. co.uk

•4.3 Richard Fletcher reported that, sadly, Sylvia Martin MBE, died very recently. Sylvia was a regular attendee at the Forum and will be missed. Her funeral will be private, but a Memorial Service will be held at St Mary’s on Sat 27 September. Time TBC but expected to be around 3pm.

•4.4 Walk on the Wilding Side. The sponsored walk, organised brilliantly by Jim Wilding raised far in excess of its target and the Health Centre is now able to buy two new Doppler machines (measuring leg health) as well as upgrading their current machine. No more hospital visits to Ipswich will be needed when this equipment is in place. Many thanks indeed Jim. What would Hadleigh do without you !

The meeting closed at 5.15pm

N T M TIN : Tuesday 9 September 2025 @ 4:15pm.

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Summer fete at Hadleigh Nursing Home

Come and visit Hadleigh Nursing Home on the 13th September from 11am - 3pm for our Summer Fete. We have lots planned for the day including lots of local stalls, games, tombola and a favourite game called the human fruit machine.

We have singing from Annika and also some other entertainment we are waiting to hear about. We also have fresh pizzas from Shika Shack and co ee and refreshments from Lily Pad too.

Come and join us for our free to attend nursing home fete at 1 Friars Rd, Hadleigh, IP7 6DF.

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Local overnment Reorganization L R)

pdate As those who read my column regularly will know, I prefer to stick to the facts and provide information relating to important decisions. So, here goes with an update on LGR (like it or not, it is going to happen!). All districts/borough and the county council must submit their proposals for a new Su olk unitary/unitaries to the government by 26th September. The government then intends to run a public consultation on their selected options (possibly Nov/Dec). The nal decision is expected to be announced by March 2026, ahead of local elections. In May ’26, we will elect a new Mayor for Su olk and Norfolk who will immediately start to take up powers and responsibilities for both counties. There will be another election called (date to be announced by HMG early next year) for residents across Su olk to choose which councillors they wish to represent them on the new unitary authority. These newly elected councillors will, from day one, form and be part of the shadow authority - automatically becoming the o cial authority on vesting day which is 1st April 202 . The government has decided to end what we have now, aiming to eliminate current expensive duplication and costs, make things simpler for everyone. It will then be up to our local leaders to ensure the savings from any change to local government must be kept in Su olk and not simply handed over to Rachel Reeves, or the new Norfolk/Su olk Mayor!

VJ Day Service of Remembrance

It remains my immense privilege to serve as Su olk’s Councillor Armed Forces Champion on the council’s Armed Forces Covenant Board. In this voluntary role, I ensure that SCC commits to upholding the Armed Forces Covenant supporting the Armed Forces Community. It was therefore an honour to be invited by Clare, Countess of Euston, HM LordLieutenant of Su olk to attend Su olk’s County Service to Commemorate the 0th Anniversary of VJ Day. The service was held in St Mary’s Church, Bury St Edmunds home to the regimental chapel of the Royal Anglian Regiment within which the Colours of the Su olk Regiment are laid up. The service was held in the presence of HRH The Duke & Duchess of Gloucester and attended by veterans, cadets, and serving members of our Armed Forces as well as military representatives from Australia and USA based in Su olk.

utonomous Vehicle Trial £75,000 of government funding has been secured for a feasibility study exploring how to introduce self-driving shuttle vehicles into the county’s transport network. The ADASTRA study is one of 14 initiatives across the UK selected for funding through the Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) Path nder Feasibility Studies Competition in support of the government’s ambition to establish a £40bn CAM sector by 2040. SCC has been working to assess the technical, operational, and regulatory requirements of incorporating autonomous shuttle services into a future network of mobility hubs across the county. The self-driving shuttle is built in New Zealand by Ohmio and based at BT Adastral Park near Ipswich. The shuttle can accommodate 15 people in total, but currently has a maximum seated capacity of eight, with a safety driver – just in case! New nvironment Charity A pioneering new environmental charity has pledged to spend at least £7 m on boosting biodiversity in Su olk. East Su olk Trust (EaST), jointly established by Sizewell C, East Su olk Council and SCC, aims to make East Su olk the most ecologically diverse and resilient area in England. Funded by Sizewell C, EaST will distribute funds to local organisations through a dedicated grant scheme. Governed by a Board of independent Trustees, the charity could serve as a greenprint for how major infrastructure projects can help deliver local nature recovery across the UK. EaST will receive unrestricted annual donations from Sizewell C of £1.5m throughout the power station’s construction and for the rst 20 years of its operation. Thereafter, annual contributions will continue at £750k.

Councillor Surgery I will hold my next monthly surgery at 12:00 on Saturday 27th September 2025 in the anti-room of the Royal British Legion Club, George Street. Contact me at: email: mick.fraser@su olk.gov. uk; Tele: 0793 551 2591

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Caring for Hadleigh Maiden Showcase

Community, Care, and a Dash of Fun

What a splendid day it was at the Hadleigh Market for our very rst Caring for Hadleigh Showcase! From the moment we set up our stall, we were met with warm smiles, curious questions, and more than a few hearty laughs. The air was alive with chatter, hugs were freely given, and friendships were formed quicker than you could say “cuppa.”

Of course, the sunshine came out in all its glory, and while it made for a delightful backdrop, it also left many parched. Ever prepared, we kept our visitors refreshed with cool bottles of water – proof that care comes in many forms, even something as simple as quenching a thirst on a hot summer’s day.

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Children, too, were not forgotten in the merriment. Our “Spin the Wheel for a Gift” game was a roaring success, with youngsters and grownups! queueing eagerly for their chance to win. The giggles, excitement, and little squeals of triumph were enough to melt even the sternest of market traders.

But amid the gifts, games, and gallons of goodwill, the heart of the day was our conversations. We answered thoughtful questions about healthcare needs, o ered guidance, and reassured families that compassionate care is always within reach. Every question mattered, every handshake was genuine, and every hug was a reminder that care is not just what we do – it’s who we are.

The success of this maiden showcase has left us both humbled and energised. If you missed it, do keep your eyes peeled for the next Caring for Hadleigh Showcase at the market. Who knows? You may walk away with a free gift, a refreshing drink, or – if you’re really lucky – one of our famous team hugs.

And if waiting for the next market feels far too long, why not pop into our o ce? We’ll have the kettle on and a free cuppa ready, along with a listening ear and practical advice for whatever care needs you may have. Or simply call us – after all, care begins with a conversation.

t City On Hill Care, we don’t just provide services. We bring people together, refresh weary faces, and remind everyone that kindness never goes out of fashion.

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ton Willisham Village Hall

We are delighted to have teamed up with the National Theatre to bring NT Live to our village hall. Experience live theatre close to your home at a fraction of the cost.

O ton & Willisham Village Hall have been running Flicks in the Sticks for the past 12 years and will continue to screen up to date popular lm on the last Friday of each month.

NT Live will allow us to give our audience the opportunity to see sold out London shows.

Our next show on Friday 19 September 2025 at 7.30pm is Inter lia, a new play by Suzie Miller.

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke end, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely o balance, can she hold her family upright?

Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

Tickets £12 per person. Book via TicketSource – O ton Willisham Village Hall, via www.owvillagehall.co.uk or telephone 01473 658547. Bar opens 7pm. Free tea and co ee during any interval.

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

Hadleigh Patient Particpation Group (PPg)

lthough the content of this column may look the same it is updated every month. lease take time to read it so that you keep up to date with activities and any changes at the ractice.

Vaccinations are due for several di erent groups. Young Mums it’s never too late to protect your o spring from measles, mumps and rubella all of which are on the increase. Adults please check if you are eligible for Covid and ‘ u boosters by visiting the website below. Patients will be invited for their vacs via Anima. Those who do not have an Anima account will be called. Please do not to call Reception requesting a vaccine until you have been invited. However, If you have not been o ered an appointment by 1st October then please call.

•Covid and ‘Flu: These will take place on Saturday 4th and 1 th October for 75’s and over plus the clinically vulnerable.

•MMR measles, mumps and rubella. For babies upwards.

•Men CW , MMR and H V - For students starting University.

nima Registration: Are you putting o registering with the Practice’s online triage system Anima? If you are, 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.

nima for Working eople: The 4 am. rumour persists in spite of our best e orts. This crack of dawn booking time is designed to accommodate working folks who are unable to go online when working. It is not necessary to set your alarm for some ungodly hour as all 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.

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

IT Help: Once a month Communities Together o er helpful IT advice in the upstairs room of the Hadleigh Library. The next session will take place on Tuesday 2 September from 10 am to noon. Booking is essential as places are limited. Call Tracey 01449 707031 or email info@communitiestogether-ea.org

Boxford Taxi Service: BO FORD TI NTS L S T K NOT . There is a FREE return taxi service available for you if you have an appointment at the Health Centre. This useful, convenient service is strictly for Boxford patients who would have traditionally walked to the Boxford surgery but now have to travel to Hadleigh. Please use it or lose it. The service will be available on the following days in September between 10 am and noon.

Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Wednesday 3, 10, 17 and 24. To book call David Willis 07956 782 018.

The Boxford Community Car Scheme is still available but not con ned to taking patients to the Health Centre.

rescription Collection Machine: Good news for internal dispensing patients. The impressive dispensing machine in the shadow of the surgery is for use 24/7 by our dispensing patients who usually collect their prescription from the inside dispensary. Eligible patients will be invited to sign up for this Prescription Collection Machine. This is an optional service designed to speed up the prescription collection process. Certain exclusions apply such as Controlled Drugs, Fridge Lines and large bags. The dispensary sta will be able to provide more details so speak to one of them when you next visit.

Free arking for atients: The Patient Car Park is for the convenience of patients with an appointment. If you are visiting the area for any other reason please avoid using these dedicated spaces. However, should 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.

Who’s Who at The ractice: We are all familiar with the role of our GPs but what about the many dedicated support sta who also provide expert healthcare? One of our Nurse Practitioner summarises her role.

“As a Nurse Practitioner my role is to provide expert healthcare to patients in our community. I see and

day appointments to help keep our community well and supported. I work alongside our Healthcare Team to make sure you get the right care at the right time; from assessing your symptoms, prescribing medicines and giving health advise to ordering investigations and, if necessary, referring you to specialist services. I aim to provide, safe, high quality and compassionate care close to home. This partnership ensures patients receive the care they need without unnecessary hospital visits. My role is part of our commitment to making healthcare accessible, personal and tailored to the needs of our community.”

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

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The Health Centre 01473 22 961

Out of Hours: 111 also online www.111.nhs.uk nima Links: www.hadleighhealth.co.uk/anima or www.animahealth.com/patients

NHS pp: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

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

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hadleigh-BoxfordGroup-Practice102959274690621/ Chair/ rt Work: Jan Devey deveys@btinternet.com 01473 27091 or 07 1 79 999

Boxford Com Car Scheme: Jen Eastwood on 017 7 211 53 or jen.eastwood @gmail.com

Taxi for Boxford atients: David Willis 07956 7 2 01

Vaccination Details: www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhsvaccinations-and-when-to-have-them

Hadleigh Garden Club

Talk about Bury in Bloom

Chris Wiley the co-ordinator of Bury in Bloom gave a talk about the tasks that are undertaken to make Bury in Bloom a success and enter and achieve awards in the past and hopefully this year too from Anglia in Bloom and RHS Britain in Bloom and many others for its community work, Abbey Gardens, oral plant displays in Bury St. Edmunds and many more. One scheme has been renamed and purposed this year and instead of individual gardens entering a competition it is now “Pride in my Street” where streets enter and if they win Best Street £1000 is awarded to that street to make further improvements to the environment. A group of volunteers keeps the town looking well cared for and planters watered and changed as necessary and all these exhibits and plant displays are provided by sponsorship from the main sponsors, Greene King, Our Bury St. Edmunds and West Su olk Council plus a few smaller sponsors.

This was a very interesting talk about Bury in Bloom in Bury St. Edmunds and next time you visit note how many oral displays there are actually provided making it a great place to visit and shop. The Competition winner of a “Single rose in a vase” was won by Sharon Wheatley. Our next meeting will be on 15 September with a talk by Dr Mark Spencer an internationally respected botanist who covers many disciplines and will be giving a talk titled “Murder most Florid” about how forensic botany is used to help solve murders. The competition is a single dahlia in a vase. Our usual ra e and refreshments, and time for a natter. Members £2 per meeting and visitors are welcome for a fee of £4 per meeting.

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ST ANDREW’S CHURCH LAYHAM

In the Benefice of Hadleigh, Layham and Shelley

Services for September:

Sunday7 September9.15am:Morning Prayer

Sunday14 September9.15am:Sung Eucharist

Sunday21 September9.15am:Morning Worship

Sunday28 September9.15am: Joint Eucharist at All Saints’ Shelley

Save the date! ~ Saturday 27th September 9.00am-1.00pm, Boot Sale at St Mary’s Hadleigh! Look out for the posters for more information and how to secure your pitch. Please do contact our Benefice office for more information office@stmaryshadleigh.co.uk

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

Introduction to Felting Workshop

Discover the art of felting in a fun, hands-on workshop!

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Saturday 20th September 1–4pm £18 per person (includes refreshments) No experience needed – just bring your creativity. All welcome.

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arish Council

Below are notes on the main matters discussed at the arish Council meeting of July 2025

A parishioner commented that the Marquis had been granted permission to operate as a wedding venue, limited to 30 events per year. However, the venue was being used for other events more frequently and he wondered whether the PC would consider approaching the planning department for comment. He also believed the Orangery did not yet have planning permission, but was being used for commercial purposes. He also referred to a lea et recently delivered to households bearing the website address ‘onesu olkcouncil.co.uk/residentssurvey’. The lea et did not make it clear that it was from Su olk CC and did not give an address or state who had printed it.

District Council Local overnment Reorganisation

Babergh and the other Su olk districts felt a single council for the whole of the county would not meet the needs of the public. KPMG had been appointed to see whether several smaller authorities would be commercially viable; they felt it would be and could provide cost savings. Three new authorities would be the option favoured by the districts; the nal decision would be made by the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon. The new Mayor for Norfolk and Su olk would preside over a combined authority for the two counties, with representation from the two county councils until the new authorities were in place. The Chairman praised the new system to improve the repairs process for Babergh’s tenants; In response to a question about the Local Plan, Cllr Ward said Babergh would be able to maintain its 5 year housing target; Local Plans would be inherited by the new authorities following local government reorganisation. Cllr Curran said it was disappointing that the electric vehicles available for rent as part of the Plug in Su olk scheme were not being used. Cllr Keeble asked whether any funding might be available for local celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the birth of John Constable in 2026; Cllr Ward said he would be able to contribute from his locality budge

Speed Indication Devices

The formal complaint sent to Elan City had prompted a response and the SIDs were now back in place. However, unfortunately there was still a problem with downloading data.

lanning

The Clerk would contact Babergh concerning the Flood Risk Assessment attached to a recent planning application in respect of a property in Lower Layham. The 2020 survey stated that Lower Layham had not been a ected by ooding, but there had been several instances of ooded gardens and two instances of internal ooding during the past year.

utumn Tidy- p

This would take place at 10am on Saturday 11 October 2025.

arking

Parishioners were concerned about parking in Mill Lane (vehicles parking opposite the entrance to Brett Green and also on the banks), and Brett Green (parking on kerbs between driveways). Councillors would consider what action could be taken.

Blocked drain

A parishioner had contacted Su olk CC concerning a blocked drain in Overbury Hall Road. However, SCC’s response was that the problem ‘does not meet our intervention criteria’. The Clerk would follow up on this.

Footpath no 4, Lower Layham

Following the partial collapse of the steps down onto Stoke Road alongside Bartons Cottage, JC had contacted SCC who had been out to have a look and con rmed that a contractor had been asked to quote for repair / replacement as soon as possible.

llotments available

There are two allotments available for rent from the Parish Council. If you are interested contact Jane Cryer – Clerk to the Parish Council Land line: 01473 242 7 Mobile: 07920 713940 Email: layhampc@gmail.com

laying Field 120 Club

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£15 Ticket No 113 Hyde

Social Club

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

Recent Meetings

July 21 Roger Kennel, local historian spoke with great enthusiasm and knowledge about the Hadleigh Home Guard and the ARP wardens. Their di erent roles were explained and Roger pointed out where some signs of World War Two still exist in Hadleigh, such as the mortar plinths and pill boxes- of which there were originally 10.

Hadleigh – or ‘Hadleigh in the Hole’ as it was known was vulnerable to road, river and rail attack. Roger explained that The Buyright store in Calais Street was sited on the mobilisation centre and ammunition depot for the storage of AA guns and equipment. We were also treated to street scenes from the period and a group photograph of the Home Guard. If anyone can identify those shown please contact Roger Kennell – rogerbkennell@aol.com.

ugust 4 Local, retired reman, Les Finch gave a fascinating and informative talk on his 30year career with the London Fire Brigade. We were able to appreciate the specialist skills and knowledge used in re ghting. Les also shared some of his re ghting equipment, including his axe and helmets - the colours indicating his progress through the service. This was a very enjoyable talk that focused on Les’s positive attitudes to service, especially in central London. A donation was given to the Fire Fighters Charity in appreciation. Please note there is not a meeting on September 1 as the Village Hall oor is being renovated.

Next Meeting: September 15 eter Tatum Stour Valley Walk – an illustrated talk

Layham Village Hall

Any enquiries regarding private hire or information about events held in the hall please contact Jan McNelly on 01473 –071043 or 07767 13619

Goodbye to Layham’s billiard table

The current Village Hall Management Committee has decided the time has come to say goodbye to the billiard table due to lack of use and the taking up of valuable space. It was removed in July 2025 having been rst purchased 9 years ago in 1926. In its early years it was housed in the village schoolroom where the ‘Layham Men’s Club’ met until ‘The Club House’ (the present village hall) was built in 192 .

gift to the ‘ ueen’s Head’ from Layham Local History Group

Hanging on the dining room wall of the ‘Queen’s Head’ in Lower Layham is a large picture frame containing fty-one photographs of members of the community who served in ‘uniformed services’ during World War 2.

Five men lost their lives and they are remembered on Layham War Memorial. Forty six other men and women survived the war.

Every photograph has a small typewritten label giving just a surname and the initial of one forename. We have no record of who organized and set out the collection.

It became a challenge for the Layham Local History Group to research the background stories of these people; most of this was done by Je Ward over several years.

It had always been the intention to lodge a copy of the ndings in the ‘Queen’s Head’ when completed in order that customers could browse the material. A second copy is lodged in the parish archive.

The presentation was made to Steve Laing (licensee of the pub) by Je Ward on behalf of and in the presence of, the history group, one evening in August 2025.

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News from your abergh Councillors

Local Government Reorganisation At our July Full Council meeting Babergh District Council (BDC) formally agreed to join the county’s other districts and Ipswich Borough in developing further a business case for three unitary councils in Su olk. This aims to put the needs of local people rst, o er genuine value for money and drive better outcomes for the whole county.

Details of these proposed unitary councils, including boundaries, were released on 7 August with a dedicated website which will be updated regularly. This can be found at: https://threecouncilsforsu olk.org

The three unitary councils suggested are Southern Su olk and Ipswich which includes Hadleigh, Western Su olk, and Central and Eastern Su olk. There is a detailed map on the website.

Work will continue to re ne this nal business case with continued councillor involvement through a series of workshops to look at the results of the Shaping Su olk Together survey, nances, councillor numbers and the size of wards.

Existing councils must submit their proposals for a new structure on 26 September, with the government making a nal decision.

Banking Hub The planning application for a Banking Hub in Morrisons car park is going to be considered by the BDC Planning Committee after Cllr. Kathryn Grandon ‘called it in’ for being controversial. This is likely to be in October.

Meanwhile, the temporary Banking Hub in the leisure centre is open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. A counter provides banking services including cash withdrawals to individuals and business customers of all major banks and building societies, whilst community bankers are available to speak to in a private room with a di erent bank available on each day.

Monday NatWest including the Royal Bank of Scotland)

Tuesday Lloyds including the Halifax and Bank of Scotland)

Wednesday Santander

Thursday TSB

Friday Barclays

Men s Cycling Tour of Britain Britain’s biggest professional cycle race and the UK’s largest free-to-spectate live sporting event returns to Su olk this month, as the opening stages of the race take place in the region on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 September.

On Wednesday September 3rd the second stage of the race will start and nish in Stowmarket, coming through Hadleigh at 2.40 pm.

Hedging and ild ower Scheme Since 2021, BDC has provided free trees, hedging and wild ower seed to applicants to projects bene tting both biodiversity and people.

The scheme remains open to applications, for landowners such as town and parish councils, community groups and charities. Details on the scheme, including the application form and guidance notes, can be found here: www.babergh.gov.uk/w/trees-and-wild owers-scheme Applications can be made at any time and there is no deadline. However, the main planting season for trees and hedging is between November and March, and the ideal times for sowing wild ower seed are in the autumn and spring, so if you have possible projects in mind, now is a good time to think about applying.

Possible schemes could include:

•Woodland creation

•Trees in open spaces

•Hedge planting

•Wild ower meadow creation and enrichment

•Orchard planting

Jane Carruthers

Simon Dowling

Save the Date – Community Grants and Funding Surgery

Hadleigh

The Babergh Grants and Community Development team will be delivering a funding surgery at Hadleigh Town Hall on Thursday 23rd October from 9.30 am to noon. VCFSE (Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise) groups are all welcome.

The session will feature presentations from:

•the Grants Team on application tips and tricks and available funding

•the Infrastructure Team on Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

•the National Lottery on the Communities Fund

•Community Action Su olk on other support available to groups.

There will be a Q&A at the end of each presentation plus an opportunity to mingle and get one to one support afterwards.

If you would like to attend, please email the grants team at: BMSDCGrants@baberghmidsu olk.gov.uk

Rentable electric cars in Hadleigh Two electric cars, with a range of over 200 miles, are stationed at Maiden Way car park in Hadleigh for residents to use as part of the Plug In Su olk Car Club run by Su olk County Council.

With the average vehicle parked 96% of the time, the Plug In Su olk Car Club gives residents the opportunity to simply book a car for the minutes, hours or day that they need, cutting out the expense of car ownership.

Su olk is receiving free membership to the car club, as well as credit on their account, so they can start using the cars straight away.

•Car clubs have been trialled in other areas of the country and can:

•improve air quality

•reduce congestion and parking pressures

•increase mobility to those without access to their own car

•allow residents to experience driving an electric vehicle without the cost of owning one

www.su olk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/transport-planning/plug-insu olk

Locality Awards

Each district councillor receives £2000 per year which can be used to support small-scale community groups and projects or to contribute towards larger projects taking place in their local area. Please get in touch if your group needs funds and we can send you more information to see if you qualify.

mail: jane.carruthers@babergh.gov.uk hone: Jane 07514 951196 simon.dowling@babergh.gov.uk Simon 07514 951185

What eld Charity Craft Fair

HADLEIGH DENTAL SURGERY

High Street, Hadleigh P. J. B. Wilson BDS, LDS, RCS G. SINGH BDS (Hons) MSc & ASSOCIATES

The annual Charity Craft Fair returns to What eld on Sunday 5th October with a wide range of crafts, gifts, refreshments and a bumper ra e which gets bigger ever year! This is a great opportunity to shop early for Christmas, enjoy a tasty bacon roll and homemade cake, maybe win a prize and help support a very worthwhile cause. All proceeds will go to Success After Stroke, a local charity established 25 years ago to support those who have su ered a life changing crisis. SAS started when there was little support for patients recovering from a stroke and now provides Speech and Language, Physio and Well Being therapists to help stroke survivors rebuild their lives and regain their con dence.

The Group meets three times a week at the Stevenson Centre in Great Cornard and subsidises events such as Art classes, sailing days, meals out, BBQs, an annual Pantomime and other entertainment trips. The volunteer base has grown over the years as friends and family members join in to assist with the day to day running and outings.

SAS receives no o cial funding, relying entirely upon donations and fundraising events such as the annual Craft Fair organised by the Squirrell family in What eld. Everyone will be welcome at the Fair between 10-4pm on Sunday 5th October at What eld Village Hall, Rectory Road, IP7 6QU.

Rectory Road, SAT NAV IP7 6QU Sunday 5th October at Whatfield Village Hall 10am -4pm

HOT & COLD REFRESHMENTS SERVED ALL DAY

Lots of stalls selling a wide variety of crafts Come along, bring your friends and family Shop for Christmas, birthdays or just treat yourself BUMPER RAFFLE -lots of great prizes!

All proceeds to -

Rotary Re iew

Club News:

The Rotary year ended on 30 June and before then the Club made further donations from the Christmas collections to Marie Curie [south region], EACH, St Elizabeth Hospice, Su olk Accident Rescue Service and Shelley Centre for Therapeutic Riding all charities which serve Hadleigh and the surrounding area. The Club’s international commitments were covered by other funds and donations were made to Mary’s Meals, Mercy Ships and ShelterBox.

The Club is pleased that most of its income for the Charitable Trust Fund now quali es for Gift Aid and this has added a substantial amount to the fund.

At the beginning of July the club inducted Sue Clark as its President for the next two years and everyone wished her a successful term of o ce. Graham Parker stepped down from his presidential duties but only as far as the Vice President’s chair. He received member’s hearty thanks for his e orts over the past two years especially for renovating the Christmas Float, a job which is still ongoing.

Glenn Abbassi and David Stokes continue as Secretary and Treasurer respectively.

At the end of August the Club is holding its regular meeting at Hintlesham Golf club for a summer tea with partners and guests.

International News:

Rotary International has also elected its new president who will be Francesco Arezzo of the Rotary Club of Ragusa, Italy. He is an Orthodontist and Vice President of the National Association of Italian Dentists.

British Rotary Clubs continue their support for Ukraine concentrating more on rebuilding now with schools and hospitals to the forefront. All kinds of supplies are being provided including community buses, ambulances, generators and sewing machines. One very important initiative which has been set up is Friendship Boxes for children and so far some 3000 have been supplied each serving four to ve children. In addition to toys, puzzles and writing materials letters and cards may also be included to set up a relationship between our two countries. In addition to Rotary Clubs schools and other groups are getting involved with distribution coordinated by Rotary. If any group locally is interested in getting involved this club has all the information required. Even if peace is achieved this sort of help will be needed for some time to come.

Read more about this and get all the up to date news about Rotary here and worldwide on line at magazine.rotarygbi.org. Find us also on Facebook at Rotary Club of Hadleigh website or tel David 01473 827226

Hadleigh E ening WI

The weather was good for our garden party in July. In August our speaker was Barbara Meyer looking at Big Cats around the Globe. This month we will be learning about the wonderful work done by a charity supporting victims of domestic abuse - our monthly competition raises a small amount which we send to the Lighthouse Women's Aid project in Ipswich.

The Lunch Bunch had a very friendly welcome at The George in Hadleigh on the 13 August (thank you Viv). The 9 September will see us returning to the Brewers Arms.

On the 4th Thursday, Loraine led Bookworms in a discussion of the Agatha Raisin mystery Dead Ringer by M C Beaton. We look forward to this month's read, Roger Harris's Precipice, which will be discussed on the 25th. We certainly have an eclectic choice over the months. We continue to collect items for recycling - blister packs (note, St Mary's Church has a collecting bin), white plastic bottle tops and egg boxes. We meet at 7.30pm in the Seminar Room of the Library on the third Tuesday.

If you would like to come for a 'taster' contact the secretary Glenn bbassi on 07870 312409, or the president Sheila Webb on 01473 827554. However, we do at present have a waiting list.

Four County champions, the Cracked owl Trophy back where it belongs, and an ama ing cloud isiting Hadleigh owls Club!

Yes, we congratulate our four County Champions in three disciplines: Sue Saunders and Gillian Barnes in the B.E. County Pairs; Sue Saunders in the four wood B.E. County Singles; and Bob Fletcher & Ian Jones in the Federation Senior Pairs.

All of them will be competing in the National Finals at Leamington Spa and Skegness respectively and we wish them all the best of luck. Alan Evans unfortunately narrowly lost his novices nal 21 – 1 , a wonderful achievement by Alan, and with several newcomers showing great promise this will be another target competition for next season. And wait, there’s more…. we won back the coveted Cracked Bowl Trophy from Bildeston.

Sadly our ladies top team narrowly lost the nal to a combined Norbridge/Bramford team (yes it took two of them!) but still returned with a large shield for the trophy cabinet.

The outdoor season is reaching its conclusion with not one but two bangs, the Captain’s Day Drive in August and the nale of all the club competitions on Finals Days on 13 and 14 September. Bowlers are now signing up to keep them going in various indoor bowling extravaganzas over the autumn and winter. And thanks to Peter Cutts for his amazing photo.

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

Graham Jones 07890 624708 or Bob Fletcher 07866 769668

Hadleigh Bowling Club, Stone Street, Hadleigh I 7 6DN

Hadleigh Walkers

Our walk on Saturday 13 Sept will start and end at Bures. The walk is quite a long circular one but well worth the e ort. Known locally as “The Dragon Walk” it is one of our favourites.

We will meet at 9.30 am in the Bures Community Centre car park (CO 5BX) on Nayland Road which is a sharp left turn where High Street becomes Bridge Street. The car park is a short distance down Nayland Road on the RHS (for those using What3words the address is ///sloping. collides.backers)

Our route from Bures will be Fysh House Farm, High elds Farm, Dead Lane Track to Farthing Hall, the St Edmunds Way to Wiston Hall and back to Bures on the Stour Valley Path via Wormingford. The route is about 10 miles and we will take it easy to admire the views. We will have two stops so we suggest you bring a small snack and de nitely something to drink if the weather looks like being hot. The walk will take around 4½ hours so we should be back at the cars by around 2pm. Everyone is welcome, including well behaved dogs. Strong shoes or preferably walking boots should be worn as the ground can be muddy and rough in places at any time of the year.

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

Ebony’s log

Life at The Shelley Centre

It won’t be long before the new term begins with new riders and new volunteers joining us. We’ve also got new horses on trial to add to the hardworking team of various sized ponies and horses. Photo shows Taric, a lovely natured 13.2hh, cob who joined us at the start of the summer and is now a valued member of the team.

Our returning riders can be a bit apprehensive after the long summer break, especially when we have to put them onto a new pony either because they’ve grown too tall or their original ride is no longer with us. And of course, it takes a while for new riders to get used to the ponies, helpers and all we do. Some will be reluctant to even get near a pony initially, and that’s where Ebony, the mechanical horse, assists in preparing for riding a real pony. But with lots of help from all the wonderful volunteers, everyone who comes to Shelley gets lots out of their experience and most make signi cant improvements to their con dence, health and enjoyment.

Sadly, in order for there to be vacancies it means the loss of another rider, as was the case with Freddie, one of our young Wednesday morning riders (photo below). Patricia, his coach, had this to say

“Freddie came to the Shelley Centre in April 2024 at the age of six and a half years. He had a diagnosis of autism, was non-verbal and could become anxious in some circumstances, for example if he had to wait to start his ride. We started him on Ebony, the mechanical horse, adding a short ride on a pony. He took time to settle and gradually became calmer with the motion of the horse and activities which caught his attention. Each week we introduced a small change, adding a new person to the team, encouraging him to support himself, taking him out on a hack after his Ebony session. We found the things that stimulated him and made him happy which he indicated by humming and singing and he loved listening to the bird song. Freddie part in activities at his level. His posture on the pony was excellent and he was able to stay on for longer rides. After a time he began to relate to the team as individuals and enjoyed playing with them - it was a joy to see his progress! Sadly we had to say ‘goodbye’ to Freddie as he and his family were moving away this summer. We will miss him and his family who were very supportive of everything we did and delighted in his progress. We gave him a framed photo of himself with the ‘biggest smile’ as a memento. He was delighted with this and held onto it giving his helpers a hug in thanks. When you see such progress in a rider over

helpers We wish Freddie and his family all the best for their new life!” All our work relies on volunteers, and we are rather short of help with many of our therapy sessions. We usually need three helpers for every rider so if you are friendly, like animals, willing to learn and you could commit to a minimum of half a day a week (just during term time), we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch and come and visit to see what we do.

As with any charity we need to keep raising funds. Our next event is a Fun Dog Show on Sunday 7 September at The Shelley Centre, IP7 5QY. 11am-4pm. Everyone welcome.

Website: www.shelleyrda.com Facebook: Shelley RD Centre

Telephone: 01473 824172

Elmsett Garage Sale

Saturday 13 September, 9 AM - 3 PM

Elmsett residents will be opening their “garages” to raise funds to support our amazing new community shop as well as continuing to support Cancer Research UK, a charity that has touched so many of our lives. Refreshments will be available at the pub and other venues around the village. Parking is free at both the Village hall and the Methodist Church and you can always agree to collect larger items with the vendor after the event. Last year's event was a fantastic success, and this year we aim to include even more venues for buyers to explore. Venues will be included on a map which will be available to buy outside The Rose & Crown, High Street, Elmsett for a £1 donation. The proceeds raised will go to Cancer Research the new Community Shop.

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 September we will be praying for the following streets:-

W/C 7th September Stockton Close..

W/C 14th September Glanville Road, Aylward Close, Carlton Walk.

W/C 21st September High Street, Old Fire-Station Yard, Toppes eld Close.

W/C 28th September Market Place,Victoria House, Church Street, Queen Street, Pound Lane, Church Walk, Hadleigh Hall.

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 RC Barbara Robinson 2 352 barobi1506@gmail.com

St Joseph’s RC Church Anna McCrae 23041 annamccrae@btinternet.com

St Mary’s Co Jessica Janas 22671 jessicanevard@btinternet.com

HADLEIGH UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

St Mary’s Renewal A Community Project

Key: RT - Renewal Team. C of - Church of ngland. FOSM - Friends of St Mary’s

Heating: With the switch to electric the gas pipes are redundant. These have been purged and sealed. There has also been a considerable amount of activity in the Churchyard preparing for the new electric cables needed for the heaters. Even with the appropriate equipment it was challenging. The church walls are +/eighty centimetres thick and it was necessary to tunnel down one and half meters to secure access to the Church (see photoabove). Now that the external meter cupboard is in situ (see photo right) once the new meter arrives the heaters can be connected. The team is currently researching an economical ‘green’ power supplier.

Money Matters: Taking into account all the promises from grants to be realised ‘war chest’ amounts to £120,439.28 plus over £90 accrued interest. Once outstanding bills have been settled the balance is £5,500. Did you know it’s never too late to make a donation? David Hoyle is the man to help you. See below for details.

Regular Gatherings: Have you ever visited Café Church on a Friday morning? If not you’ve missed a treat. At this very popular weekly happening you can be sure of a warm welcome and a drink whatever your age. There is a well stocked a kiddy corner for the little ones. For older visitors there are mouthwatering refreshments including Andrew’s delicious breakfasts and bacon rolls plus many other homemade delicacies which are equally hard to resist. There is an opportunity to air your views at the impromptu Grumpy Old Men’s Table or keep up with local news at the Feisty Ladies’ get together. In addition to all this there is the monthly attraction every 1st Friday when a variety of craft stalls display skilfully crafted treasures. For culture vultures there is a special treat this month. Our lunchtime concert at 1pm on Wednesday 10 September will feature lm composer and multi-instrumentalist, Jason Frederick. Why not make these monthly musical delights a xture in your own diary? Other family orientated get togethers are advertised in the colourful St Mary’s entry elsewhere in this magazine. Come and support the church and enjoy all that St Mary’s has to o er

David Hoyle Donations)davidhoyle1967@gmail.com. OR mma Fleming-Ovens o ce@stmaryshadleigh.co.uk 01473 824 987

Jess Janas Craft Stalls)jessicanevard@btinternet.com 01473 822 671

Church Websitehttps://stmaryshadleigh.co.uk

This is one for the lady to read…

I will begin with the evening of Saturday 12 July. Hadleigh Community Choir celebrated ‘Live Aid 40 years on’ at Hadleigh Town Hall. The evening started as usual ending the rst half. After the interval, beginning the second half the Master of Ceremonies gave me the shock of my life! A very pleasant shock; He announced ‘its Rock ‘N’ Roll time. Hadleigh Community Choir Rock ‘n’ Rollin? Yes really! Now this is my era. I’m away, lets rip it up! (I still have my teddy boy out t and I can still wear it and I do). Then the lady sitting at the next table to me got up and joined me. WOW YOU WERE GREAT! Thank you for dancing with me. We then met the next day at the Sunday afternoon concert. You mentioned we must have another dance so if you are free and have a free moment could you please come to or pop in to the Memories Café at The Ansell Centre, Hadleigh any Thursday between 11.30 am – 2.30 pm where I will be there to greet you to arrange another dance. ours in your words) Dancing artner

Hadleigh Cricket Club

The 2nd XI’s promotion push is still well on track. With four games to go, there is little to choose between four teams at the top. Arran Tampion’s team have continued their winning streak, piling up the runs against Chappel and Wakes Colne (347-4), including a record 5th wicket stand of 201 between Osama Ilyas and Tim Rix. Osama smashed an incredible 15 sixes in his 176 not out, which came o a mere 76 balls. He will need a page of the honours board to himself soon! Then it took just 1 overs to bowl Mildenhall out for just 4 , with Kyle Tanner taking 4-13 and Olly Clark 5-31. Peter Kligerman’s 100 against Wivenhoe was his second of the season. In fact, there have been eight di erent players who have scored centuries for the 2nd XI this season! It really has been a run-fest in the sunshine this year. It could all go down to the wire as the last game of the season is against – who else – Halstead, who are also in the mix to go up. The 1st XI have lost ground on Halstead at the top of Division 1, but are still enjoying a good season and could still nish second. There hasn’t been too much cricket recently on a Sunday, but the Academy team did get their rst win of the season at home to Woolpit. Stars of the show were our junior players Isaiah Barber and Liam Charema (pictured above), who shared a partnership of 114 to see Dave Levitt’s side home by wickets. It was Isaiah’s maiden 50 for the club, and it was great to see Liam do all he could to ensure that ‘Dusty’ reached his milestone as they got closer to the total. Moments like that are what the Academy team is all about.

It's hard to believe another season is nearing its end, but we’ll be going out with a bang on Saturday 13 September when Country & Western band Stetsons are Cool play at the pavilion after our last Saturday home xture. Before the band comes on we’ll be giving out our player awards, and everyone is welcome.

Gary Wiles

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 ~September datesareWednesday’s 10th &24th 2.30pm5.00pm (3.30pm onwardsis reserved for children and their carers only).Free food, drink andactivities for all ages. And weneed more volunteers!

Lunchtime Recital ~Please join us for our next FREELunchtime Recitalat 1.00pm on Wednesday 10th SEPTEMBERwhere we will be joined byAWARD WINNING JASON FREDERICKand catch a glimpse of his upcoming show in October! Savethe date! ~ Saturday 27th September9.00am-1.00pm, Boot Sale at St Mary’s! Look out for the posters for more information and how to secure your pitch. 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

Running strong, racing Together

It’s been a little quieter on the race front over the summer probably a good thing, given how hot it’s been! That said, the Club has still been busy, particularly with our annual 5k Series, held over ve months. We meet at Toppes eld Bridge and nish by the football club. This isn’t a race, but a handicap run designed to help runners track their improvement month by month.

So far, 30 runners have taken part, and it’s been great to see progress all round. Of course, these runs wouldn’t happen without our brilliant volunteers, who keep time and provide tail bike support.

To celebrate the club’s successes in the Friday 5 races, we swapped our running kit for something smarter and headed to the Kersey Bell for a wonderful evening together. With great company, plenty of laughs, and fantastic food, it was a night to remember!

To keep things interesting, we’ve also enjoyed some trail runs exploring new places, including Kettlebaston, Chelsworth, and Polstead. Maria Ward has been running a monthly Strength and Conditioning session to help keep us in top form. And speaking of form, we’ve continued our monthly visits to Northgate Track, joining with other clubs for coached sessions a fantastic chance to learn from di erent coaching styles. Adding variety to our training, we’ve launched a series of swim sessions for club members. Not only have these helped improve swimming technique, but they’ve also provided a refreshing way to boost tness through cross-training.

Paul Lacey braved a race this summer, taking on the new May ower 10k starting from Mistley. The o -road course featured some tough hills, plenty of gates, and just for an extra challenge ended up being 7.5 miles instead of 6.2!

On 13 August, Kevin Carpenter and his son took to the iconic Olympic Park for a race. Known for its at, speedy route, it was an ideal chance to chase a personal best. Kevin put in a fantastic performance in the 10k, claiming 2nd place in his age category!

With autumn fast approaching and the evenings starting to draw in, now could be the perfect time to join our club. We’re a friendly group welcoming runners of all abilities. Annual membership o ers great value with three training sessions a week, monthly track sessions, monthly Strength and Conditioning, and the occasional social trail run. Your rst month is free, so why not give it a try?

For more information, visit hadleigh-hares.co.uk or email secretary@ hadleigh-hares.co.uk. And if running isn’t for you but you’re interested in coaching, we’d love to hear from you too!

Phone: 07823 333451

Email: simonfarthing50@outlook.com

French’s Care Ha en

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

Firstly I would like to thank all who came along to our lovely open day, we had a good turn out and those of all ages seem to have enjoyed their time at the farm, meeting the animals, being given a guided tour, the children’s games and grooming and eating food from our BBQ and cake stool. A big Thank you to our helpers on that day; Sharon, Ashleigh, Brian, Pamela, Graham, Laura, Adi, Tracey, Emilie, Marc and of course we must say thank you to our chef Dr John Flather and our other two maintenance helpers Paul and Richard, who helped John with the food. It was lovely to meet lots of new people and I hope you will come again. Plus a big thank you to a couple who set up a regular donation and the lady who made a donation on the day, we would not be able to continue helping these rescued animals if it was not for kind people like yourselves, along with our much appreciated and valued regular monthly sponsors.

We have two nice photos, one of a lady in a wheel chair who fell in love with our horse Ethel and Val with her grandchildren who met dear little Lady our pony.

Our next fund raising event will be our Local dog walk on Sunday 14th September at 1.30pm, Lucy our Therapy dog will be joining us. Everyone is welcome, there is no need to bring a dog, if you do not have one come along and walk with us. £5 per adult, which includes hot drinks and cake after the walk. Keep an eye out for our Poster.

Another note for your diary is our yearly Fish and Chip Quiz night on 25th October at the Ansell centre in Hadleigh. Our Quiz night’s are very well attended and enjoyed by all each year. You don’t have to be good at quizzes, just come and have some fun with us and if you do not have a full team or there are only a couple of you, do not worry, you can join some others on their tables, as everyone is welcome. More information on this will be in the next issue and look out for our poster. If you would like to become part of our small team and volunteer at our animal rescue, or help with our fund raising events, please get in touch. My contact details are:

Call me for an appointment. Jann on: 07747755556 or email: jann.turner@hotmail.co.uk Website: FrenchsCareHaven.org.uk

Country Threads Craft Group

On the whole crafters tend to happily beaver away at their chosen hobby in the seclusion of their own home with background music or the radio for company. However, now and again it is just as enjoyable to team up with other ‘crafty’ folks. Happily, the Hadleigh based, Country Threads Group gives you the opportunity to do that. This friendly, welcoming group meet in the URC Rooms every Friday from 2pm to 4pm. Why not come along for a chat, a cuppa and continue working on your ‘creation’ in the company of others?

For further information please contact Mavis Gordon mavis. gordon274@gmail.com

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Hadleigh Community News, September 2025

Walk on the ‘Wildingside’

Steps taken together, care brought closer to home

Tea Time at the Shed

KERSEY FLOWER & VEGETABLE SHOW

Help us celebrate

Hadleigh U3A

Wedding Open Day

Su olk uilding Society

A ood lace to e

Richard to the rescue

Hadleigh Food Stories

‘Life without a fridge - salting and sh bladders

Hadleigh Healing Society

Hollow Trees Farm

ZOR Boutique

AT KERSEY MILL

Step into Autumn

New Collections, Transitional Layers and Gift Ideas

National Cruise Week!

CAN YOU HELP?

Valuing Hadleigh’s green spaces

What if you could make a di erence in the li es of young learners?

The Cock Inn

COFFEE MORNING

The Cock Inn

Traditionally run freehouse

SEPTEMBER OFFERS

Sarah and Simon’s September

Saturday Sales!

Do you enjoy singing, especially with other people?

e Boutique Where Style Begins with You

Meeting young people where they are

Medie al Stained lass in Su

Theatre Shows for Autumn/Winter

HAIRDRESSING

HADLEIGH NATURALISTS SOCIETY

Hadleigh Crime Re iew

ugust 2025

POLSTEAD FILMS THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND

Are you awake?

Su olk Historic Churches Trust

sponsored Ride and Stride

SAVE THE DATE (Hint: it’s not one you can easily forget!)

VJ Day in Hadleigh

Orchard Barn News

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SUREFI

A sad farewell to Hadleigh adminton Club and a call to members, past and present

Hadleigh Town Council

Cemetery Littering and Fly tipping

THIS MONTH – A BIOGRAPHICAL DRAMA and A NATURE DOCUMENTARY

MR BURTON (12A)

OCEAN (PG) with DAVID

ATTENBOROUGH

Hadleigh Community Forum 61

Summer fete at Hadleigh Nursing Home

Abo e the arapet

VJ Day Service of Remembrance

Caring for Hadleigh Maiden Showcase

Mary’s C of E Primary School

National Theatre Li e at

ton Willisham Village Hall

Hadleigh Patient Particpation Group (PPg)

Hadleigh Garden Club

Talk about Bury in Bloom

Energy on Tap Limited

Installing Solar PV & Battery Storage In Hadleigh & Surrounding Area

Letter from Layham www.layham.org

ST ANDREW’S CHURCH LAYHAM

Introduction to Felting Workshop

arish Council

District Council Local overnment Reorganisation

Speed Indication Devices

lanning

utumn Tidy- p

arking

Blocked drain

Footpath no 4, Lower Layham

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