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The Hadleigh Show 2015 - Saturday 16th May Preparations for the 176th Hadleigh Show are well underway so put Saturday 16th May in your diary and join us for a great family day out at Holbecks Park.

Hadleigh’s “Year of the Sheep” will be launched at the show so make sure you keep an eye out for all things woolly, including I’m A Sheep Get me out of Here and a sheep trail. “The Sheep Show” also returns, a humorous yet educational live stage show about sheep and wool with some surprisingly talented dancing sheep! Ringside entertainment includes the Inch Perfect Trials Display team, the Young Farmers Tug-O-War, Cyril the Squirrel and his racing terriers and falconry displays.

There will be cattle, sheep, goats and horses on show; over 160 trade stands; the Art Exhibition and Sale; Rural Crafts; a Flower Tent and the Education Tent featuring art from local schools. The Food Hall will showcase the very best of our local food and drink producers, tempting you to sample and buy. The separately run, but always popular, Bert Stocks Fun Fair will also thrill adults and children alike.

Advance tickets can be purchased on-line at www.hadleighshow.co.uk as well as the usual retail outlets; Avis Newsagents, Hadleigh; Hollow Tree Farm Shop, Semer; Boxford Post Office, Boxford; Bates Wells & Braithwaite, Sudbury; Hall Farm Shop, Stratford-St-Mary.

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Forthcoming Dates for your Diary Sydney Brown Court Coffee Morning Every Monday 10.00am -12.00 - Why not pop in for a cup of coffee or tea and make new friends. Together Lent Study Group, Salvation Army Every Monday evening: Duplicate Bridge 7 pm at Hadleigh Football Club Every Tuesday morning (term time only) Hadleigh Craft Club at URC Hall (Ansell Centre), Hadleigh from 9.40am-12pm Every Tuesday afternoon: Chicago Bridge 2 pm at Hadleigh Football Club.

Every Wednesday 7.00 to 9.00 pm at URC Rooms Country Threads a friendly craft group.

Every Friday 09.30 - 12.00 St Mary’s Café Church Coffee, bacon rolls and croissants. Optional worship at 10.00.

Friday 3rd April 10am, Good Friday Walk of Witness – St Mary’s Saturday 4th April 2.00-4.00pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room Saturday 4th April Mandy Berry walk to cure diabetes in the Machinery dept at M W Partridge & Co. 8 am to 5pm.

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th April Craft Fair & Food Hall at Chamberlain Hall, Bildeston 10 am to 4 pm. Lots of stalls and various crafts. Further details 01449 740995.

Sunday 5th April, Easter Lunch 12.30pm – 3pm at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club, A special 3-course carvery – just £19.95pp! Call 01206 262836 to book in advance.

Tuesday 7th April 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC Friday 10th April 12.15pm Lunch Club – Ansell Centre Saturday 11th April Ken Oliver Exhibition and Sale of Art at The Queens Head, Lower Layham, lunchtime and evening, contact Ken on 01473 823027.

Saturday 11th April Clairvoyant Day at The Hadleigh Healing Society, The Bungalow, Sisters Court, Calais Street, Hadleigh 10am - 4pm. Private 20 minute Reading with one of three mediums for £12.

Saturday 11th April 2.00-4.00pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th April, Stoke by Nayland Golf Membership Open Weekend 10am - 4pm. Come have a look at our two 18-hole championship golf courses, welcoming Clubhouse and fully equipped Pro Shop. This is a free event with a special membership offer available to attendees. Call 01206 265841 for more information.

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meeting, which will include a talk by Mark Mitchels on the Globe Theatre Tuesday 14th April 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC Wednesday 15th April 12.15pm Lunch Club - Ansell Centre Friday 17th April 10-12 noon Leading Lives Coffee Morning - Ansell Centre Saturday 18th April 2.00-4.00pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, - Community Room Saturday 18th April Friends of Bildeston Surgery Coffee Morning at Nedging Village Hall, 10 am - 12 noon.

Saturday 18th April Hadleigh Naturalists Society Spring Fayre at Ansell Community Centre 10 am to 12 noon.

Tuesday 21st April 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC. Tuesday 21st April Hadleigh Town Meeting, The Dining Room, Town Hall Complex at 7.30 pm.

Thursday 23rd April Fidelis monthly meeting. ‘Meals in a Minute’ microwave cookery demonstration by Jane Sago. Meet at 19.30 in the Dining Room (op the Ram) Sec. Barbara Tryon 01473 824 417.

Saturday 25th April 2.00-4.00pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room Saturday 25th April to 2nd May Art Exhibition at St. Mary’s Church, Hadleigh Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April Hadleigh Bowling Club Open Day 10 am to 4 pm, Whatever you age, come and give it a go! More infor from Secretary Fred Creed on 01473 822482.

Sunday 26th April Lavenham Sinfonia at Lavenham Church 7pm. Tickets 01473 211498 www.easternangles.co.uk.

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Tuesday 28th April 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC, Friday 1st May, Books Galore and even More! Sale of good quality paperbacks in the Market Place. All proceeds to Women v. Cancer.

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Amongst the pictures in the Hadleigh Town Council’s Archives are three of the Hadleigh Town Band. The Large Drum has Hadleigh Town Band 1912 printed on it. Three of the pictures appear to be from the Band’s early years but we do not know how long it lasted. We also have pictures from the 1950’s of the Hadleigh Boys Band, and the drum appears in those pictures. So what happened to it and the other instruments when the Boys Band finished.

In the early sixties the Hadleigh Scouts had a band which marched through out the town leading events and also marched down the street on a Sunday before Church Parade, I am told that they also had the Hadleigh Town Band drum and instruments. Their last known resting place being a cupboard in the U.R.C. Church Hall. Can any reader give us more information on the Band for our Archives records, and does anybody know what happened to the instruments and the Hadleigh Drum.

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A Ram At Leisure A new member of the Hadleigh Year of the Sheep (HYOS) team has just started his promotional tour of Hadleigh. His first stop is the Hadleigh Pool and Leisure Centre where he stands majestically in the corner of the Reception area, joining the sheep bunting hanging overhead. This is his first public appearance since leaving the bright lights of the Jim Lawrence showroom but others are planned in different locations around the town.

However, he will interrupt his busy itinerary to join his live counterparts and HYOS Committee members at the Hadleigh May Show on 16th May. He will return to his travels until participating in the “Big Muster“of all crafted beasties in September.

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Howard with TV star Mark Stacey Dear Readers, as you tear through those pages to get to my column, Easter will be upon us and so Happy Easter to you all. The evenings are lighter and the weather brighter. Following my ground breaking visit to the screening of Fifty Shades of Grey, I was invited to the picture house again to see The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. As with the first Exotic Marigold film one breathed the smells, colours and excitement of India. I put foot ashore in Bombay many years ago when the QE2 made a call there and then later to Cochin at the Southern tip of India. Well talking of the silver screen, the picture shows me with Mark Stacey a television star. You will all instantly recognise Mark from Bargain Hunt, Flog It, Put your Money where your Mouth is and he was even on the Christmas Celebrity Countdown. Mark visited Hadleigh in February with Colchester auctioneers Reeman Dansie’s roadshow, where he is an auctioneer. You will see Mark casting his eye over my piece but it only brought forth a sigh. I gather that my readers presented all sorts of interesting objects to be fondled and valued. If you have anything from jewellery to cars to sell, or if someone has died and there may be house contents to be sold then do call Reeman Dansie (Tel. 01206 754754). The principal of the firm is my friend James Grinter and Hadleigh resident Jonathan Benson who was also at the roadshow is an auctioneer too. Check out their regular sales on-line www.reemandansie.com.

A Will is really an essential. Not least, you can direct as to who should receive your special and treasured items. However simple a Will may be as drawn, do remember that if all the beneficiaries agree, it can be varied within two years of death. A Will can therefore be a useful tax planning document. Do call me to make an appointment. Make me your first port of call for your conveyancing needs too.

Whilst computers are so useful in our business lives, I think that it is sad that they are the cause of the demise of our shops and indeed the way of life that my generation knew. We are lucky to have a number of great shops on our doorstep so use them. I couldn’t find my large funnel in the motor house. I thought that Frank may have purloined same and I dare not pinch one from Maria’s Kitchen. A visit to our beloved Partridges (Tel. 01473 820512 at 60 High Street) found me a lovely plastic funnel at £1.99. Where would I be without Andrew Breitsprecher at Ainger’s Garage (Tel. 01473 823286 at 115 High Street) who is so clever with my motor cars. A garage that you can trust.

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David Bowie once sang the song 'life on Mars' which contained the line "is there life on Mars"? Well,Mr Bowie, had your lyrics offered Europa as an option you may very well have gone straight to the top of the class.

Europa is one of the four principle Moons of Jupiter and lies at a distance of 192 million miles from the Sun. It's an icy Moon that is just a fraction smaller than our Moon, and has a rather chilly surface temperature of - 160 degrees celsius.

Discovered in 1610 by Galileo Galilei, along with the other principle moons, Io, Ganymede and Callisto with just a small telescop, this Moon can be viewed from your own garden with just a humble pair of say, 10x50 binoculars, and appears as a small point of light next to its more massive parent planet.

It takes almost 4 days to orbit Jupiter and thus, its motion with its siblings vary from day to day, but should anyone reading this wish to locate the moon, please contact me and I will point you into the right direction. The name Europa comes from the mythical Phoenician noblewoman Europa, who was courted

by Zeus and became the queen of Crete.

The images beautifully show the icy surface of this distant world,and in fact the surface is the smoothest in the entire Solar System.

Beneath this ice crust, which is between 6-19 miles thick, there is very strong evidence of a salty liquid ocean that has a depth of up to 60 miles and extends down to the core of the moon.

The moon has a diameter of 3,121km and so this equates to water with a volume of 3x10 (18) m3, or just over 2 times the amount of liquid water here on Earth. The potential ,as you can see is very exciting. Jupiter is however a bully on this small world. The extreme gravity of the planet pulls at the surface of Europa. These tidal forces exert huge strain on the tidally locked surface facing the planet which causes tectonic activity and so allowing the surface to be changed on a regular basis. Again, apart from Europa this phenomena is only known to occur in the Solar System on Earth.

So onto the possibility of life there. Life on the surface could not exist due to the intense radioactivity created by Jupiter. Radiation is at a level of 540 rem per day and this amount would cause extreme illness or even death to a human if exposed to that kind of dose.

But to the definition of "life". Clearly no "little green men" live here, but life could exist within the vast liquid oceans of Europa and come in the form of microbial life and live in circumstances much akin to the Earth's deep ocean hydrothermal vents, where mussels, clams and tube worms exist with no access to Sunlight. Of course, these animals respire oxygen and so are indirectly dependent on photosynthesis, but anaerobic chemosynthetic bacteria and archaea live within these environments and do not need oxygen to survive, meaning such microbial life could effectively live in the ocean of Europa. All we need now is a probe to visit Europa but sadly to date non are planned with preference being given to Mars in search for life.

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The Hadleigh Historian Issue 27 (April – May 2015)

Margaret Jeffery’s story of ‘The Factory at the end of Duke Street’ concludes as she relates its use after 1869 as a coconut matting manufactory. The processes involved are illustrated with photographs from Hadleigh Archive. Margaret is a member of Hadleigh Local Studies Workshop, which meets to research forgotten aspects of the town’s history and her study is part of a project entitled ‘Made in Hadleigh’. She has been lucky enough to interview Hadleigh residents who worked there during the 1950’s. It is interesting imagining presidents of the United States of America wiping their shoes in the White House on bespoke mats that were made in Hadleigh. As The Factory was erected in 1825, it should have been a Listed Building and there was upset when demolishion took place in 1996 as the town then lost a piece of its industrial archaeological heritage.

Now Silk Mill Close stands on the site, the street name referring to the building’s early use. ‘A Hadleigh lad remembers’ continues with further extracts from the memoirs of Frederick Holbrow that concern special occasions during the 1930s. Charabanc rides, trips to the seaside and visits to theatres in Ipswich and London were treats that Fred looked forward to and greatly enjoyed.

However, he relates the tale of a royal occasion when it rained on Hadleigh’s celebratory parade to such an extent that costumes and musical instruments were ruined! The series about Hadleigh’s manors has reached Hadleighs in Hadleigh and the reason for this strange name is explained. It was not until 2006, when I undertook a course in landscape archaeology and history, that I investigated the original documents for this particular manor and discovered where it was located and the names of the absentee landlords. No 58 is the building featured in ‘A shop in High Street’, which has been a bakery for nearly 100 years and is currently part of Greggs chain. Research has taken the history of the building back to when it was the home of one of Hadleigh’s 17th century articles, letters Well we havemayors. had a Your fantastic year this and yearphotographs as far as concerning the history of the town and its surrounding countryside are most welcome and can be sunshine is concerned, but as the remnants of Hurricane sent to the editor; Sue Andrews, 17 Manor Road, Bildeston, Ipswich, Suffolk, Gonzalo recently reminded us, our weather is always IP7 7BG (01449 740673) subject to change and no more so than during the winter On sale at Keith Avis the Newsagent and Idler Bookshop in Hadleigh months. AsHigh the nights draw in thoughts of installing solar Street and at Hollow Trees Farm Shop at Semer, price £3.

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Why a surge in solar installs, well it is due too the imminent cut to the Feed in A brooch of little worth but great sentimental value, made in the form of a bird Tariff. Ofgem, who manage the UK’s feed-in-tariff (FIT) scheme have out of brownish metal with three red glassy stones, dropped in Hadleigh on confirmed that the FIT will be cut by a minimum of 3.5% on 31 December 2014 15th March 2015 in the Benton Street, Station Road, Wilson Road, Railway and soWalk, homeowners keen to install by then in order to secure the best Cranworthare Road area. tariff. The drop in FIT is not unexpected.

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You might remember my previous article in the February edition of HCN giving details of my charity motorcycle challenge across the Himalayan foothills in India planned for October later on this year. My target is to raise atleast ÂŁ3,500 for a charity called “Breathing Mattersâ€? which is aligned with lung infection and pneumonia research and is part of UCLH Charity No 229771. Please take a minute to check out their website www.breathingmatters.co.uk.

Why this particular charity? Well, in late spring 2014, I was struck down by a severe lung infection and pneumonia which kept me off work for over 3 months. At the time I was referred to a consultant at Ipswich hospital for diagnosis and treatment. I feel very fortunate and grateful for the excellent care and treatment that I received at Ipswich hospital and I am now well on the way to 100% good health and due for a 6 month check-up shortly. So that’s why I decided to give something back by way of fundraising for a charity connected with my illness.

There have been several donations made to my JustGiving page from friends in Hadleigh which has helped towards 10% of my target. Many thanks to Sue & Alan, Brian & Sarah, Jess, Beryl & John, Linda at Plant Parts and big thanks to my old mate Brian Goodchild for a very generous donation.

I shall be taking part in all manner of fundraising activities throughout the spring and summer, so keep an eye out for further updates in HCN.....you might even find me at the Hadleigh show with a bit of luck.

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News from The Station RESIDENTIAL

It has been a busy month at the station dealing with all sorts of incidents. The sun has finally shown itself, which is ironic as in last month’s edition I was advising you all regarding Winter driving! I also mentioned a rise in Burglaries, which I am pleased to report an arrest has been made and a male from Ipswich has been charged with local offences as well as others.

Sergeant Gary Milbourne and I attended a Rural Crime conference in Saxham near Bury St Edmunds last month. It was organised by Suffolk Police and had representatives from all sections of rural life such as Trading standards, British association of Shooting and Conservation and various companies involved in Agriculture. It was a worthwhile event and gave us plenty of information to assist us in our work in your community.

This month has also seen a rise in dog related incidents. Most of the incidents were avoidable and have resulted in either injuries to dogs or their owners. If your dog has an issue where they don’t like other dogs or people then please think about where you exercise your dog and if your dog should be muzzled.

It is a requirement that a dog should be kept on a lead when on or near a highway but this is good practice in any public place. The Police are working with the local council to educate owners but in some instances a prosecution may be brought.

The station has received numerous reports of cars speeding around Hadleigh, especially near to Oxford Drive. The Police have certain powers in relation to Anti-social use of vehicles and following a warning can seize the offending vehicle. This power was used on one vehicle following officers observing antisocial driving in the Hadleigh area. In conjunction with the seizure, a further prosecution may be brought. Anti-social use of a vehicle can include misuse of a horn, wheel spinning, loud music or driving that amounts to an offence of careless driving. It can also be driving somewhere that is not a road, e.g. a Pavement.

Working with and interacting within this community is an important and vital part of our role. Without that connection we could not obtain important information to assist us in solving crime and problems and in the same way we cannot pass information to you. There is a Priorty setting meeting held every month where you all can come along and ask us what is happening in your area and also to inform us about what is important to you. Attendance has lessened of late, which is a real shame. This is your opportunity to have some say in what your local police prioritise. To find out log onto the Suffolk Constabulary website or look on your local notice board, there should be a poster with the next date. Alternatively email us and we will gladly reply. As always we value your communication. Feel free to call in at the station or use the below details to make contact.

Pc 1499 Matt Thomas Tel: 101 Email: babergheast.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk

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Over thirty local growers and producers of some of the best food and drink that East Anglia has to offer will be showcasing their wares at The Foodshow at Wherstead Park, Ipswich on Saturday 25th April.

Visitors will be able to sample and buy a variety of products across the whole food and drink spectrum including local wines and beers, locally reared meat, smoked products and preserved meats, ice creams and frozen treats, oils and sauces, herbs and spices, coffee, curries, bread, cakes and sweets.

Lesley Frost, Commercial Manager of Wherstead Park, says: “We’ve got an exciting array of local food and drink producers coming along who are all passionate about what they do. There’ll be lots of tasty products to try, special offers and freebies – and lots to buy whatever your tastes or budget. “Everyone is welcome whatever the weather as it all takes place inside the fabulous atrium - children enjoy free entry and adults pay just £1.50, plus there’s free parking.”

The Norfolk Brewhouse and Wolff Evan & Sons will be amongst those taking part in the Show for the first time. David Holliday, Norfolk Brewhouse said: “We brew our Moon Gazer Ales, using the best ingredients from on our doorstep!

Events like this are a great way to share with local people the quality products that are being created so close to home.”

Bill Evans of Wolff Evans and Son from Rendlesham will be bringing along gourmet hand-made scotch eggs with a soft set yolks, plus Homeslaw and Continental Potato Salad. Wolff Evans supply the top London department stores, Royal Palace hampers and of course East of England Co-op!

Open from 10am to 3pm on Saturday 25th April, all are welcome to The Food Show at Wherstead Park, Ipswich, IP9 2BJ from 10 am until 3pm. Tickets available on the door at just £1.50 per adult and free for children. Food and drink producers looking to secure the final few trade stands should contact Lesley Frost, Commercial Manager direct line 01473 786001 More information: whersteadpark.co.uk/events

Lavenham Sinfonia Sunday 26 April 2015 - 7pm – Lavenham Church SIBELIUS Finlandia TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto in D – soloist Fenella Humphreys DVORAK Symphony No 9 in E minor (‘From the New World’) Fenella Humphreys joins Lavenham Sinfonia on 26 April 2015 to play Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D. Fenella has given concerto and chamber performances at prestigious venues, including London’s South Bank Centre, Cadogan Hall and the new Helsinki Music Centre. Her performances include broadcasts for BBC Radio 3, Classic FM and German radio stations.

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“Pension Freedom� is the new buzz word in managing our money, but what does it mean for you?

From April 2015, traditional restrictions on what you can do with your pension fund will be lifted. These new pension freedoms will enable savers aged 55+ to be able to decide for the first time exactly how they access their pension fund.

You will be able to take the whole fund in one go, take smaller lump sums when required or take up to 25% tax-free and a regular taxable income from the rest. So-called ‘flexi access income drawdown’ will be a new method of funding retirement for those of us who may previously have opted to purchase a lifetime annuity, guaranteeing a fixed annual income for life.

Under the new rules, if you decide to take your whole fund as cash, 25% will be tax-free, with the rest taxed as income; this could however push some into higher rate tax bands. Should you choose to take smaller lump sums as and when you like, 25% of each withdrawal will be tax-free. Alternatively, you could take up to 25% tax-free and generate a regular income from the remaining funds, taxed at your marginal rate. This could be done via income drawdown – with funds taken directly from the pension pot, which remains invested.

Annuities remain unpopular among savers however the benefits of a consistent income in retirement means they still have a role to play.

Given the significant changes we are seeing in pensions there is a danger that uncertainty among savers may cause poor choices, ultimately resulting in a poor deal on their savings. A key concern is that many people on the brink of retirement now find themselves with new options that they are either not aware of or do not fully understand.

I encourage anyone in that position to seek professional advice. Not doing so may mean the potentially excellent advantages of new pension freedoms could pass many of us by. Should you like some help, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 01473 225662.

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Connor was cruelly snatched away from us after a very short and sudden illness. Sue, Barry and Kieran would like to send their heartfelt thanks for the love, support and wishes of you all. Thank you for the many, many cards and beautiful flowers. Special thanks go to Connor’s grandparents – Mary and Mick, also Caroline, Erica, Loretta, Joan, Hayley, all of Connor’s many dear and very close friends from Hadleigh and Canterbury, including Mallory and Emily and Pastor Greg Frost.

Special thanks also to Mitch from the Brewers Arms. We only met Mitch recently. Connor worked at the Brewers Arms parttime for about a year. We were truly touched that Mitch offered the venue and buffet after the funeral in Connor’s memory.

Our dear beautiful, gentle, funny, cheeky, clever boy has gone to be with the angels. Connor will always be with us in spirit and we all have some amazing and treasured memories of how he touched our hearts and souls in his very short, but full life.

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Dying Matters May 23rd 2015 10am-4pm at St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh ‘Dying Matters’ is a free event for everyone of all ages covering end of life care and dying. As well as a large number of professional stands, there will be refreshments available for you to enjoy whilst browsing. A booklet containing the details of all the professional services involved in this valuable work, who are with us on the day, will be available for you to take home. This can be used as a handy reference when needed. We are delighted to say we have joined forces with the National Council for Palliative Care (NCPC). Our event is now part of their National Dying Matters Awareness week which runs from 18th - 24th May, and has various events planned throughout the UK. As well as the two Hadleigh Funeral Directors, Rosebud Florist, Angel Delights & Smugglers Caterers, and Gotelee Solicitors we also have the support of Hadleigh Town Council answering your questions regarding Church Yards and burial plots and a venue in which to hold a Wake.

The national and well respected charity ‘Child Bereavement UK’ are being represented on the day who will add a great deal of knowledge and experience. Next month we hope to give you some details of the many more organisations who are keen to be a part of this worthwhile event. Please come and give us a look on the day.

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HADS Feeling Sheepish Time is ticking by with lots in happening in the pipeline for HADS. Our next panto is being written and discussed for Jan 2016, and for this year all thoughts are going towards the Year of the sheep events happening around Hadleigh. On the 31st May HADS are happy to host the Bo Peep Picnic held on Coxes park behind the swimming pool from 11am till 3pm. This events is a free event and will be like a family fun-day where you can bring your own lunch with you or buy something on the day. More details of the timetable and the poster will be in the May issue of community news but if you would like a charity stall at the event to raise money for your group or club please contact us on the details at the bottom of this report.

HADS will be taking part in lots of events over the year so keep your eyes open at the May show, raft race and also not forgetting the Bo Peep picnic. Our AGM is also coming up soon on the 15th April at The George pub 7:30pm, this is the ideal chance to see where HADS has come since last year. HADS have been hard at work and will very shortly be looking for new members to join either helping out at events to help raise money or being involved on or off the stage at our shows. For more information about any of the above events or HADS in general please feel free to contact us at hadleighents@aol.com or call 07787 158085. Check out our website www.hads.moonfruit,com or www.yearofthesheep.webs.com for all the latest pictures and event news.

Trev Clarke, Chairman of HADS (Hadleigh Amateur Dramatics) Proud to be involved in Hadleigh Year Of The Sheep 2015

Shear Delight – The Big Sheep Muster This is an early warning message - as part of the Hadleigh Year of the Sheep (HYOS) celebrations there will be a gathering of the flock in the centre of the town in September. Children, adults, clubs, societies, businesses and special interest groups are invited to bring along their beasties to join the happy band of ovine creations. Sheep, rams, lambs can be any size, and made out of any material e.g. wood, plastic, fabric or re-cycled products only your imagination is the limit. If you’re stuck for a base we have a large quantity of Celotex (donated by them) which we would be happy to share so that you can quickly and easily start creating. This is not a competition just an opportunity to have fun and display everyone’s ideas and efforts.

So if you belong to a club, own a business or you just enjoy fiddling about with bits of paper, string and glue etc. how about bringing along a woolly creation to join the rest of the flock? You have plenty of time before the ‘Big Muster’ takes place.

Celotex can be ordered shaped or unshaped from Jane Haylock at The Idler. Jan Devey 01473 827 091 or from the HYOS marquee at the May Show on the 16th May.

Local Bird & Wildlife Artist, Ken Oliver makes an exhibition of himself yet again!

“Spring is sprung and the bird is on the wing...

How Absurd, the wing is on the bird!”

This year Ken’s 3rd Art Exhibition “On The Wing” is at his familiar nesting ground, “The Queen’s Head” in Lower Layham, showcasing a collection of Birds and Butterflies, with the odd mad March Hare.

Originally a migrant from Yorkshire, Ken has been native to Layham for over twenty years.

Ken works mainly with a medium of Gouache, Watercolour and IPA. Over the years Ken has produced many illustrations for a range of publications. Private Commissions have included Wildlife subjects, Pet Portraits, and favourite Cars and Houses. As well as original paintings, Ken’s Perpetual Bird Calendar will also be on sale, along with a selection of Greetings Cards, prints and bookmarks, so something for everyone.

A proportion of any sales will be donated to The Layham Old Queen’s Sport & Social Club Charity which supports many local good causes.

We were overwhelmed by all the kind support of Ken’s last exhibition in 2012 and we hope you will join us for this one, to celebrate the beauty of nature.

‘On the Wing’

by Ken Oliver An Exhibition & Sale of Art at The Queen’s Head, Lower Layham by kind permission of Steve & Tanith Laing

Saturday 11th April 2015 Lunchtime and Evening

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An original painting makes a unique and inspired gift for any special occasion, Ken is happy to accept any commissions, large or small;

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Star trumpeter to play in Sudbury Crispian Steele-Perkins, one of the most famous classical trumpet-players in the world, is to perform with the strings of Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra in Sudbury in April. Crispian plays the theme tune to one of the BBC’s most popular and longestrunning programmes, the Antiques Roadshow. He can be heard in Bond films, Dr Who, and with popular artists such as Kate Bush and Cliff Richard as well as the greatest classical artists such as Emma Kirkby and Bryn Terfel.

Described by Virtuoso magazine as “the world’s leading exponent of the Baroque Trumpet”, Crispian collects and restores antique trumpets, and has performed and recorded on them with The Academy of Ancient Music and The English Baroque Soloists. Crispian Steele-Perkins visits Sudbury on Sunday 26th April in company with strings of the Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Leslie Olive. The programme is a sparkling cascade of music for trumpet and strings by Handel, Charpentier, Stanley, and Neruda, much of it skilfully arranged by Crispian himself.

Suffolk Philharmonic is Suffolk’s fully professional orchestra made up of some of the finest professional orchestral musicians in the country, and the strings will provide a pleasing contrast by performing music by Bach, Mozart, and Dvorak.

The concert, at 4.00pm on Sunday afternoon, also offers a Suffolk Cream Team in a relaxed interval. Tickets, £18 to £26 are available online at www.suffolkphil.org and in person from Compact Music, 91 North Street, Sudbury Further information: Leslie Olive, 01449 737766, leslie.olive@suffolkphil.org Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra is a Registered Charity.

Are you looking for a new challenge this year?

FED UP WITH CHOCOLATE? Visit us for something different this easter

Why not volunteer to help local charity East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) and play a part in continuing our lifesaving work! EAAA is a 365 day-a-year lifesaving helicopter emergency medical service working across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Since the charity began 15 years ago, we have attended over 16,000 missions. In 2015, EAAA are looking to recruit more volunteers across the region to help us celebrate 15 years since the charity began.

The Suffolk Fundraising Team are hosting a Volunteer Recruitment Evening on 30 April 2015 in Hadleigh and we would love for you to join us!

Come along to the URC Community Room in Hadleigh at 7pm to find out more about the work of the Charity and meet our lifesaving crew.

EAAA could not exist without our team of over 200 committed volunteers who continually dedicate their time and skills in many different ways. We are hugely proud of all our volunteers and enormously grateful for the time that they have given over the last 15 years. As a volunteer you will play a vital role in helping us to keep our two helicopters flying 365 days a year across East Anglia. We completely depend on our volunteers to support us in delivering our lifesaving services. Our volunteers choose the time that they can give to us, whether it is on a weekly basis or occasionally helping out at events. Every hour of time given to us makes a huge difference.

If you would like more information, please contact Jenny MacPherson on 01473 745007 or jenny.macpherson@eaaa.org.uk.

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A Special 40th for a Special Sister With love from family and friends

Happy 70th Birthday to a dear Husband, Dad & Grandad Love Sheila, Lorraine, Mick, Paul, Maxine, Frazer, Kimberley, Rubi-May & Lucy xxx

The Cheffins Art Prize - A unique Opportunity for Young Artists in East Anglia Young artists and sculptors in East Anglia stand to win prizes worth in excess of £2,000 through a competition inaugurated by Cheffins Fine Art Auctioneers and organized by Drey Contemporary Art Consultancy. The Cheffins Art Prize is the first Art Prize ever to be established specifically for young artists in East Anglia. It follows on from Cheffins’ existing sponsorship of The Excellence of Youth, an annual exhibition showcasing the work of young artists. “Both Cheffins and Drey Contemporary are delighted to take this opportunity to encourage and support young artists in the region,’ said Cheffins’ director, Jonathan Law. The Cheffins Art Prize invites artists under 30 to submit their work in one of four categories determined by age. It also offers them an ideal platform to bring their skills to the attention of a diverse panel of judges, made up of eminent and well-respected individuals in the art world.

The four categories are as follows. Artists aged between 19 -29 (winner’s prize: £1,000), sculptors between 19–29 (£1,000), artists aged 18 years and under (£200), and sculptors aged 18 years and under (£200). Entrants will also be afforded automatic consideration for exhibiting in the Excellence of Youth 2015/16. In addition to the cash rewards, the Cheffins Art Prize will be a tangible achievement for the successful entrants and a very worthy addition to their histories. All of the finalists’ work will be exhibited at Cheffins’ Cambridge showrooms. Entries to the competition, each of which must be accompanied by a fee of £10 for administration and processing, must be submitted by June 30.

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WHAT DO YOU THINK OVER A DRINK? Tuesday 21st April

Fracking - a boon or a curse?

Wednesday 27th May

Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide - the present situation All meetings start at 8pm in the George, Hadleigh and as usual all men welcome.

Looking forward to seeing you, contact Philip Mann 01473 822658 for further details.

Open Days in Hadleigh to Help Those with Hearing Loss One in six people in UK have a hearing problem, which equates locally to over 1,375 people in Hadleigh alone! If you think this sounds familiar there are is a special event taking place in Hadleigh this month. Hearing tests and professional advice are being made available for two days only to encourage people to take that first step. Local, private hearing care specialists, The Hearing Care Centre have hearing care clinic based locally at the Hadleigh Health Centre, on Market Place. They will be holding a series of free ‘Hearing Care Open Days’ between 9am and 5pm on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd April 2015. All services, including hearing tests are available by appointment only. This event is in no way related to the NHS. Hadleigh Audiologist, Michael Shade said, “By holding events such as these we hope to encourage those people who have been thinking for a while about having a hearing test, and just haven’t got round to it. “The longer hearing loss is left, the quicker it will become worse.”

These events are by appointment only. To book call 0800 096 2637 or for more information visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk

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Rebecca O’Dell • QUALIFIED TEACHER • FREELANCE MENTOR • PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR "Life is what you make it!" said my Grandad, the late Bruce Sutherland of Hadleigh.

I offer a Freelance Mentoring service in the local area for young people facing barriers to their progression. I am also involved with the Porch Project at St. Mary's Church, Hadleigh. I will be a running as a candidate for Hadleigh South Ward in the next Town Council election. I particularly want to provide stronger representation in our local council for young people, the unemployed, diverse families, carers and the elderly unable to represent themselves. I am passionate and committed to making a positive contribution to our growing community.

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Duncan James Bruce Sutherland, or 'Bruce' as he preferred to be known, was born on the 19th September 1916 in Golspie, Sutherland, Scotland.

He was the youngest of five sons for Alexander and Margaret Sutherland. Bruce also became a Grandad to seven grandchildren, of which I am the eldest. Many of you are probably already aware that Bruce passed away peacefully at his home on 9th February 2015. I want to share some of our words from his funeral with the wider community that he deeply cared for and actively supported.

Bruce started school one year late because he had Mumps and Meningitis when he was aged three and a half. He realised much later in life that he was dyslexic, which explains why school was a struggle for him, particularly English. He failed his School Leaving Certificate twice and was 21 before he finally went to the Royal (Dick) Vet College in Edinburgh in 1937. It took Bruce two extra years to qualify as a Vet because of his difficulties in passing exams.

In his second year, when he was captain of Edinburgh University football team, he met Moral Rearmament, which was started by Frank Buchman in the early 1930's. Peter Howard followed Frank Buchman as leader of MRA. Peter farmed at Hill Farm Brent Eleigh nine miles from Hadleigh and Don Lemon was their vet. Don asked Peter if he knew any vet assistants who were looking for a job, and because Bruce had spoken to Peter three years earlier in Edinburgh, he came for an interview and started work as an assistant in September 1945 just after the end of the war.

Bruce met Jill at Hill Farm in the early 1950's where she was working as a farm secretary, they married and raised three children together; Helen, Shelagh and Bruce at 81 Benton Street. Jill went on to design Dunton Croft with an architect, although she sadly passed away before the house was completed. Bruce was extremely pleased with his new home and for the past 15 years it has been the family hub, with his much adored fireplace at the heart of it.

Bruce had a passion for Highcliff Veterinary Practice and was very proud of their achievements, it grew from when he joined Don Lemon at the end of the war to 8 partners when he retired in 1982. The practice looked after all animals, Bruce particularly enjoyed working with the large animals and in later years specialised in horses. Bruce had amazing energy and zest for life, in addition to working long hours as a vet, he also ran a market garden for many years and enjoyed giving away surplus produce to friends. In his later years, Bruce joined the Hadleigh Society History Group and continued to attend regular meetings and contribute to events well into his late nineties.

One of the reasons that Bruce reached such a great age is that he kept himself mentally and physically active. He was passionate about ‘The Birther’ as he called his invention, not because of any possible financial gain but because of the good it could do for animal health and welfare. We are working with a Community Interest Company in Colchester to try and realise his dream and bring his invention to market. Currently, field trials with three universities are being conducted and if we are successful, it would be a tremendous way to keep his memory and achievements alive.

We would like to thank all the professionals, friends and family that have cared for Bruce over the years. He was a unique character, forthright in his opinions (not all of them very PC), unfaltering in his passion for life, the epitome of the power of positive thinking and an inspiration to us all.

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Bruce Sutherland (19.09.1916 – 09.02.2015) Rebecca O'Dell

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Cycling enthusiast and charity shop manager, Gemma Merritt, brought her ’50 miles going nowhere’ tour to Hadleigh this month to help raise funds before she takes on a 300 mile cycling challenge from London to Paris.

Gemma, who is manager at East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) shop in Downham Market, is touring the charity’s retail outlets across East Anglia until May 2015, setting up an exercise bike in their window. As part of her tour she visited the EACH shop in Hadleigh on Saturday 7th March. The tour see’s Gemma completing 50 miles a day at every shop she visits as a way of raising funds, awareness and her training miles for the London to Parish bike ride she’s undertaking in July 2015 in aid of the charity.

Her visit to Hadleigh was a great success, she raised £50 towards her fund.

Gemma Merritt, EACH Shop Manager, explained: “This will be my second year taking part in the 300 mile London to Paris challenge. I decided to visit as many of our shops as possible and cycling in the shop windows to help increase my fundraising and to assist with my training before July’s ride.

Hadleigh was a lovely shop to visit and I received lots of support whilst I was there. Thanks to everyone who came in and donated!

“Before 2013 I had never really been into cycling, aside from riding my paper round when I was younger! Originally I planned to take part in the 2013 London marathon to raise money for EACH. Unfortunately I suffered a persistent knee injury and was advised by the doctor to hang up my running shoes. I was determined to continue my fundraising plan so decide to take up cycling instead. Whilst a 300 mile ride to Paris wasn’t quite what the doctor ordered - I wasn’t going to let that stop me!

“I have committed to a second year in the saddle because I have got to know a local family who use the services of EACH, as their 5 year-old son suffers from many conditions which require constant specialist care. Getting to know the family has brought home the importance of the services the charity provides and how rewarding it can be to play even a small part in raising the funds necessary to enable EACH to do the work it does.

“I’m really keen to improve on my performance on last year, taking on the same distance by a different route. My training programme is in full swing and I try to cover around 90-100 miles per week. This year’s ride is part of a long-term training plan towards my 2016 goal of Lands End to John O’Groats also in aid of the charity.”

Camilla Haycock, EACH Fundraising Development Manager; added: “Gemma’s efforts are so impressive and she has entered into this cycling challenge with great enthusiasm and energy. I’d like to wish her luck on her shop tour and, of course, on the ride itself. All the valuable funds she raised will go towards helping EACH continue the work they do caring for children and young people with life-threatening conditions and supporting their families across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.”

The EACH team taking part in the London to Paris bike ride will leave the UK on 22nd July and finish in Paris four days later. The challenge will see the cyclists journey approximately 300 miles through the picturesque English and French countryside, spending up to eight hours a day in the saddle. The ride finishes at the Eiffel Tower where participants will complete their challenge along the Champs-Elyséesthe, which is the route the 2015 Tour de France riders will be following the very next day. Gemma Merritt has set herself a fundraising target of £2,000. To sponsor Gemma in her challenge visit her Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/Gemma-Merritt2015.

For more information on EACH and their services visit www.each.org.uk

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SPRING FAYRE 2015 Saturday April 18th, 10.00 am - 12 noon Ansell Community Centre Stalls, Home Made Cakes, Coffee, Book Bric-A-Brac, Raffle, Plants Display of Natural History Paintings and Photographs Come along and bring your friends PROCEEDS IN AID OF NATURE CONSERVATION 18

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Hadleigh Bowling Club Founded 1754

Open Days 25th & 26th April 10am to 4pm Whatever your age - come and give it a try!

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Hadleigh Bowling Club The 2015 season will get underway with our opening drive and supper on Saturday 18 April hoping to carry the form of last season through to the new campaign.

The EBA Men’s team will play in Division 2 of the Ipswich and District League for the first time in our history after promotion last season. Further our Federation “A” team, which is mixed, were also promoted, as champions, to Division “E” of the Ipswich and District League of the Suffolk County Bowls Association. At the recent SCBA League Presentation Dinner they were also awarded the league’s “ Victor Ludorum” for achieving the highest average game points score over the whole season of 6.5 out of a maximum of 7.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in both those competitions.

For our open weekend on April 25 and 26 in addition to potential new members, we are also encouraging existing members to bring along a friend to try their hand at the game of Bowls. It will be a relaxed affair with qualified coaches at hand to help make the most of your first experience. Anyone is welcome whether you come with an existing member or are just dropping in to see what the game has to offer. All ages are welcome and remember the average age of the top international champions is just 29.

We are looking forward to the new season and the green is looking exceptional so, existing members get ready for April 18 and new comers why not give it a go. What is the worst that can happen?

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Gospel Concert on 2nd May, 2015 Sponsored By Hadleigh Thrift Shop This date has been changed from that which was previously printed. The concert is to be held at the United Reform Church in Hadleigh on Saturday 2nd May at 6 pm. The tickets will be £6, children under 12 years free. These tickets will be available as from 17th April at - Keith Avis Newsagent, The Idler Bookshop and the Thrift Shop. A London Gospel Choir called The Big Sing Please do not forget our "will be performing and they are inviting local singers to join them to sing 2 songs. There will be a workshop in the afternoon to learn them. if you are interested please telephone Barbara on 01473 828800.

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Fortunately this did not spoil the Pets Corner broadcast and two rabbits were found a home. Another time Mr. Smartipants got caught in a cat trap in the garden. He didn't make a sound as we all frantically searched for him, just when a bark would have been a good idea. Whilst on the subject of the lower species (dogs) great news - Angel and Harvey have found a new home. By the time you read this there will be new dogs waiting. Visit us to choose your canine pal and make my day, please!

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The routes have been planned with the assistance of experienced cyclist Matt Kerr, a Hospice supporter and member of Ipswich Bicycle Club. Matt’s mother Ann was cared for by the Hospice, and died there after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Joanne Rodger, Events and Challenges Fundraiser at St Elizabeth Hospice, said: “Our cycling events have always proven popular, and we hope this fantastic location and our great range of routes will help get cyclists of all abilities involved in supporting their local Hospice. “We ask participants to raise as much sponsorship as possible - any funds you raise will make a difference and goes towards providing vital care and support to our patients and their families.” Registration is open now and is £30 for the longer routes or £12 for the family and off-road routes.

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There are nearly 2000 children in Essex and Suffolk who cannot live with their parents and are in desperate need of a stable home. Sadly the breakdown of family relationships continues to increase, widening the gap between the number of children needing a home and the number of people willing to offer one. It is a common misconception that only a certain “type” of person can foster and many people may not realise just how much they could offer a child.

“Children come in all shapes and sizes,” says Eleanor Vanner, Director of Eastern Family Services, a small independent fostering agency. “At EFS, we recognise that our carers must reflect this. We are keen to speak to anyone who may have considered becoming a foster carer.” It is simple. If you have a spare room and are interested in finding out more, EFS would love to talk to you. As Tracy, a foster carer with EFS, puts it, “I can’t change the world but I might be able to help a child in some small way.”

You can call EFS on 01206 299775, visit www.easternfamilyservices.com or come and meet the small, friendly team and other EFS foster carers at their next coffee morning on 28th April, 10.30 am-12.30 at their office in East Bergholt (see website for address). Follow EFS on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eastern-Family-Services and Twitter @EFS_Lucy

Hadleigh Healing Society Easter is upon us with children participating in egg hunts, gardeners thinking about planting their potatoes, and others wondering on the meaning of this religious time. So much strife in the world is in the name of religion but if you look deeper into the text it is about love for our fellow man, compassion and tolerance. We all need to remember this and try to live our lives accordingly.

The healers are there for anybody who is need of someone to share their problems, listen and not make judgement just to be that friendly person who cares about people. If you feel you need help telephone 01473 823282 (answer machine) or log onto www.hadleighhealingsociety.org for an appointment .

On Saturday, 11th April we are having another Clairvoyant Day. It is an opportunity to have a 20 minute private reading with a medium for £12. If you would like a reading, book early because these Clairvoyant Days are becoming very popular. Telephone: 01473 823282 (answer machine) clearly leaving a contact name and telephone number or log onto www.hadleighhealingsociety.org.

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Successful Slimmers declare War With Weight Two slimmer’s who transformed their lives by losing 4 ½ stone between them are using their success to shape a whole new career helping other people change their lives for the better too.

Sarah Riseborough and Kate Miles joined Slimming World in Hadleigh and losing weight hasn’t just meant a whole new healthy outlook on life – both of them are about to launch brand new careers too.

Mel Lea, Slimming World District Manager who has recruited the new Consultants says their new roles have never been more important. Latest figures from Public Health England show that 22% of adults living in the Ipswich/Hadleigh area are seriously overweight or obese – the equivalent of 29,500 people.

She says: “Obesity is becoming such a huge issue across the UK. It’s a privilege to be able to pass on the experience, insight and understanding that helped Sarah and Kate to lose weight and enable them to help new members get to their dream target weight. We’re very excited about the support that they’ll bring to help the people of Hadleigh lose weight and get healthy.”

Sarah’s Story: Sarah Riseborough wanted to change her lifestyle and lose weight after being a soldier for 22 years which meant she was always fit and active, especially during preparation training for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. Things changed when I became pregnant and suffered with health issues. After having my children it was difficult for me to regain my level of fitness. I had returned to work as a full-time solider but I also had 2 young children and a husband to take care of too. My life was so busy and I ended up eating lots of readymade meals and my weight started to pile on. I became very self-conscious and my self-esteem was at an all-time low and a friend recommended Slimming World. The warm and friendly welcome I received when I walked through the doors on that first day helped me to relax. The atmosphere at group is the best motivation and it’s a social morning too!

When she first heard about the eating plan and how much she could eat and still lose weight, Sarah thought it was too good to be true. “Being able to cook quick, easy and inexpensive meals the whole family could enjoy using food like pasta and potatoes, fish, lean meat, chicken and eggs made eating healthily together easy,” she says. "I absolutely love the fact that I can still enjoy my favourite treat, which is a Curly Wurly, everyday if I want to!"

“I learned to make sensible choices and small changes like using cooking spray instead of oil, and snacking on fruit between meals I soon found the pounds fell off week after week. I really can't wait to support new and existing members on their own individual and exciting weight loss journey".

Now one stone lighter Sarah is keen to pass on her new found healthy eating knowledge to members at the Hadleigh morning group from 9th April.

Kate’s Story: Kate Miles, 26 decided to shed the pounds when she was asked to be Maid of honour and her children flower girl and page boy. “Having a goal to work towards really kept me focused” I know a lot of people worry about joining a slimming club because they don’t know what to expect, but from the minute I walked into slimming world the support I received was brilliant. Thursday nights is “me time” and hour spent with friends laughing, chatting sharing recipes and ideas. My friends and family are all amazed how much I can eat and still lose weight, I still eat many of the same foods that I did before but now I prepare and cook them differently, Our family favourite is Burger and slimming world chips, followed by yummy cheesecake.

I have experienced the ups and downs that can come with a weight loss journey. I completely empathise with that and I want to use my experiences to help others to have the positive and life changing journey that I have had.

Now 3 ½ stone lighter within a year and at her ideal target weight. Kate can’t wait to welcome slimmer’s old and new back to the group on the evening of Thursday 9th April.

GROUP DAYS AND VENUES Sarah and Kate Re-launch their Slimming World groups at Hadleigh Pool and Leisure centre, Stonehouse Road, on Thursday 9th April.

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Left (l to r): Jason Perrott (Morrisons Supermarkets) BSF Team & Directors: Marcel Grigore, Jonathan Loshak, Iain Clarke, Susanna Rendall, Srinivas Gottam, Robert England, Robert Rendall & Tamara Unwin Local Suffolk apple growers, Boxford (Suffolk) Farms Ltd were presented with the national 2015 Top Fruit Grower of the Year Award on the 25th February at the prestigious Grand Connaught Rooms in London.

The 77 year old family business, which also created Copella Fruit Juices and the 4 star Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa, has been recognised with this award for their highly innovative technology and growing systems that they have invested in over the last 10 years. These developments reflect the family tradition of innovation and enterprise and at the same time are helping to build a sustainable business for the future. Particular focus has been placed on planting intensive systems, with environmentally friendly irrigation systems? and with the most suitable apple varieties - both traditional and new – all maximising and protecting yield, whilst minimising the environmental impact.

Robert Rendall, Group Director said: “We are so excited to have received this prestigious award as a first time entrant, and to have all our hard work recognised in this way. As a team we challenge ourselves to be the best growers that we can be - in a worldwide market place. Our Farms Director, Robert England, and our highly motivated and capable team have delivered this and more with their energy, enthusiasm and dedication.”

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Hadleigh Evening WI Carole Cranston will be attending the centenary National WI meeting in the Royal Albert Hall. The proceedings will be shown in Cineworlds throughout the country. One lucky member per WI will be given the opportunity to attend a special garden party for the WI to be held at Buckingham Palace on 2nd June. This year Hadleigh Evening WI is 50 years old. Celebrations included a birthday lunch at the Crown in Stoke by Nayland. (see photo – Founder member Joan Rudman centre, Ann Young left and Philippa Carruthers right). President Rae Stapleton was thanked for arranging this enjoyable event. At the March meeting Yvonne Free talked about her role as a First Responder. She is often the first on the scene of a 999 emergency before the ambulance arrives and is trained to administer First Aid to patients including those with chest pain, diabetes and epilepsy. Yvonne also showed us how to operate a defibrillator which can be used for cardiac arrest. This type of equipment may be found in public areas and is designed to be simple enough to be used by members of the general public. It is accesses using a special code. On 21st April at 7.30pm Hadleigh Evening will meet with Elmsett WI in their village hall. There will be the resolution to be debated and the National meeting will be discussed and a local vote taken. “This meeting calls on HM Government to remove distinction between nursing care and personal care in the assessment of the needs of individuals, in order to advance health and wellbeing.” Visitors and new members are welcome.

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Ebony’s Blog My life at The Shelley Centre Congratulations to Shannon Smith for achieving her RDA Bronze Certificate for Horse Care. With the help of her favourite horse Jet she was able to show Sue Diggins, the Regional Examiner, all she has learnt about the care and welfare of the horse, the tack, stable and feeds. Together with research that she did at home she produced a comprehensive folder of information to support her practical knowledge. Well done Shannon.

Shannon has been riding for several years now but each term we welcome new faces both riders and helpers, and it is a joy to see how much they enjoy coming and the benefit they derive from being part of the The Centre life.

Sarah has rejoined the team of helpers after a six month break and would like to share some of her thoughts.

“Even though I’ve again joined the Centre in the coldest time of the year, it’s great fun and very rewarding. Having previously enjoyed helping on Wednesdays the only difference I have noticed is that I think on Mondays we get more than our share of grooming to do, as some of the ponies seem to build up an extra layer of mud over the weekend! Getting to know the different characters of all the ponies is still part of the fun and with every rider you can see how using the horse as their physiotherapist helps them to relax. This week I had the joy of seeing a young disabled girl have her first ride on a real pony – it was wonderful to see how brave she was getting on the horse – and to see the trust she put in the helpers who reassured her that she could indeed ride a real horse. Once the lesson started I soon forgot that she was a new rider, as she joined in all the exercises with the other more experienced riders, and when she dismounted I saw a lovely big smile on her face and her wonder at what she had just achieved.

As a regular pony leader I’m continually trying to improve my horsemanship, but my personal blind spot seems to be tying up. So much to the amusement of my husband, I’ve been secretly practising at home with my dressing gown cords. At the half term training session one of the reasons given for enjoying being a Riding for the Disabled volunteer was getting your “horse fix”. As someone who lives in the middle of a town with a small garden with high walls, I think time spent outdoors at Shelley also gives me my essential fix of the beautiful Suffolk sky – sometimes with the added bonus of catching sight of the buzzards soaring high up over our heads. When I met a volunteer from one of the other RDA centres she asked where I helped and when I replied Shelley she said “Oh lucky you – that’s the best one” – I know I’m biased, but I think she might be right.” Sarah Rixon.

We are looking forward to the start of our summer term on 13th April – hopefully with less mud for Sarah to brush off. If you would like to join us please get in touch. Don’t forget the Countryside Walk on 3rd May – start and finish at The Centre. Details from robsouthgate58@btinternet.com Website: www.rda-east.org.uk/shelley.html Telephone: 01473 824172

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There are things I don’t understand about Easter...... like why the dates change from one year to another (Christmas doesn’t, after all) where Easter Bunnies fit in, and why Creme Eggs appear in January.

And another question. Why is Good Friday “good”? Isn’t it a bit strange to refer to the day we remember the crucifixion of Jesus as a “good” day? Wouldn’t Bad Friday make more sense? Good Friday may have originally been “God’s Friday” that has become twisted over time. If so, I’m glad that happened – it was “good.” In fact, it was the Best Ever Day for me. I hope, if we met, you would find me a respectable person. I try to help others when I can. I like to put a little something in a charity box on occasion. But that is only a fraction of the story of my life. Plenty of things to celebrate, but not the full picture. There are also things I am ashamed of, that I wouldn’t want you to know about. In honesty, I know why the Bible says we are all sinners. I am one. But God so loved the world, He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3.16. So Good Friday really is good.

I commemorate the day Jesus died on the Cross to pay for my sin and poured out amazing love. He chose to forgive me and has become my closest Friend.

Truly, that’s so GOOD. Christine Hart ELMSETT PRE-SCHOOL PRESENTS

A Clairvoyant Evening with Ryan Gooding On Friday 1st May 2015 at the Elmsett Village Hall Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start £10.00 per ticket.

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Fundraising For Comic Relief The children at Orchard Barns Kindergarten, Stratford St. Mary have been having lots of fun whilst raising money for Comic Relief.

They have been baking cakes all week and selling them every afternoon in The Red Nose Cake Shop. Parents and friends have been providing cakes too ensuring full and varied availability. Whilst baking the children are learning about the ingredients; where they come from and how they are grown. They learn about weight and measurement, eagerly counting out the measures and they learn about the effect heat has on the ingredients as the oven turns them into tasty bakes!

But most of all they have fun mixing and occasionally tasting.

The children have also been making funny faces using paper plates and paint, hunting for noses at the Red Nose Treasure Hunt, making up red nose rhymes and many other fun activities including making red nose bunting for the cake shop.

This year Orchard Barns Kindergarten is celebrating fifteen years of being graded Outstanding by Ofsted. There are many celebratory events being planned including an afternoon tea party for the senior citizens of the village and an Easter visit to Milsom’s restaurant to make chocolate eggs with the chefs there. We are all looking forward to brilliant fun!

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French’s Care Haven All the horses, staff and helpers at French’s are so happy to see the spring coming, what a difference the sun makes to us all. On 16th April at The Crown Hartest there will be a Quiz Night held in aid of French’s. Our wonderful ladies Diana, Anna and Mandy have organized another quiz for us but in a different location. There will be a Fish and Chip supper offered on the night and we are hoping it will be a good night for everyone who come and join us, so pull a team together and book your tickets now. For tickets please contact: The Crown – 01284 830250, Anna – 01284 831043 or Diana – 01473 806635. Thank you to the people who came along to support us on our curry night at The Indian Villa in Hadleigh on 5th March, a good night with good food was had by all.

French’s have gained another sponsor for a year with Horsemat Ltd (picture enclosed, Jann, Coral and the Horsemat lads). Horsemat have offered to lay rubber matting in all of our stables and replace the old bits of matting that we have in place at the moment. We are having a pony and horse stable fully fitted with the new soft EVA matting on the floors and walls, these will be used as special recuperation stables this will be perfect for housing weak and sick horses on their arrival at French’s. Horsemat are also laying new PVC tiles into our workshop, which we are re-designing and decorating so the people we help with learning difficulties have a nice room to work in, when weather conditions are not too good. The workshop will also be available for the making of arts and crafts. Kim the owner of Horsemat has also offered a £100 donation a month towards the keep of our rescued animals.

With our outgoing being staggeringly high every penny helps.

Our horse and animal rescue welcome any person or business who would like to sponsor us in any way. We can highlight your business in return by letting the media know you are helping us. This type of generosity and kindness from people who have offered to support us in the work that we do is very much appreciated by all of us at French’s. Please contact Jann if you would like to be our sponsor, make a donation or run a fund raising event in aid of our animal rescue.

French’s will have a stand again this year at The Hadleigh Show and The Suffolk County Show, so please come and find us and meet our pony Coco.

More information on this will be in the next issue of Hadleigh community news.

You can also get up to date news of what we are doing and pictures from our face book page at French’s Equine Rehabilitation Centre, we would love you to click and like our page and share with your friends.

Spring clear out - If you have any items from your home or garden that you no longer have use for and would like to donate to us, please call one of the numbers below for us to pick them up from you. We are looking for bits small and large to take to boot or table top sales or to sell on Gumtree for the proceeds to go towards our huge vet and feeding costs of the animals we rescue.

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THE OBSERVER Connor Martin Clements It was intended that my first item this month was to comment on the lack of respect to others that is prevalent these days, seemingly amongst younger members of our society. Not that all adults are a paragon of proprietry by a long shot. Failure to remove headgear when courtesy requires is one aspect of our neglect. This extends to places of worship, remembrance ceremonies, another person's home, theatres and the like. I despair at the number of adults at sports venues who do not remove their caps when a tribute is being paid, or those who fail to do this at a passing funeral cortege, to expect it for our National Anthem has long been a thing of the past. Only on the London Underground will you see a seat being offered to someone in need, whilst there is a sticker asking for this consideration at least it is heeded, to hope for this on a regional train is a complete no no.

Rather it is put all your luggage on the seat next to you and your feet up on the seat opposite. This lack of respect also extends frequently to encompass non acknowledging of a gift if the donor has not been thanked personally,how little effort it takes to do this or teach a child this courtesy. The informality in today's world lends itself to the ignoring of common courtesies in general, it even extends itself into funerals.

Mourners may sometimes be invited to attend informally if they so wish. In the main most people wear sober clothing but some take it as an invitation to arrive looking like the yobs they really are. Well today the 17th of March, I was handed a sharp reminder that there are still a lot of people, young and not so young, who do care. As I passed by St. Mary’s I saw streams of young adults wearing in various modern style’s the dark sober clothing associated to most funerals. I retraced my steps to find that with three quarter’s of an hour before the start of the service the church was nearing capacity, everyone seated in respectful silence, with more arrivals by the minute.

I did not know Connor Clements but he must have been an exceptional young man with exceptional friends. Connor Martin Clements, 7th January 1996 18th February 2015, R.I.P. County Councillor Brian Riley I am not entering into the controversy surrounding the departure of Councillor Riley to live in North Arizona from where he will participate in S.C.C. business on behalf of his constituents for which he was elected. County Council Chairman Mark Bee has taken prompt action to sort out the controversy arising.

Perhaps whilst the Chairman is clearing this matter up he might consider the input of other County Councillors. Brian Riley is likely to contribute as much from his verandah in the States with a glass of Jack Daniels in hand, as those in the warmth of Endeavour House with their tea and biscuits !!

Surviving Winter in Hadleigh This is a new charity project in the process of being formally registered with a view to helping those struggling to keep warm in the winter's ahead. It will operate solely within the administrative area of Hadleigh Town Council and beneficuaries will only be residents within the Hadleigh Council area. It is in effect a progression of the present government winter fuel allowance scheme to cover the gaps in that scheme as far as possible. Whilst contributions will be welcomed, it will rely for income on support from the local public in it's fund raising.

Fuller details will be announced shortly and we will be up and running by the Hadleigh F.A.A. May Show where we will have a prescence.

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Cadbury Easy Peasy Cheese Soufflé It being almost Easter, I thought I would pay homage to the humble egg. Now it’s no use hiding just because I said the word ‘soufflé’, they are easier than the myth would lead us to believe. Just ensure the lucky recipients are ready and waiting, as the key to the dish is to serve it immediately!

by Sarah Thompson Don’t forget the BASIL (Buy And Source It Locally) and have a cracking Easter.

Ingredients 50g butter (plus extra for greasing), 25g breadcrumbs, 50g plain flour 1 tsp mustard or mustard powder, 300ml milk, 4 eggs 100g grated extra-strong cheddar Equipment: 15cm soufflé dish, saucepan, 2 large mixing bowls, wooden spoon, spatula, baking tray, large metal spoon, measuring jug, grater, electric whisk, cutlery knife.

Method Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 and place a baking tray on the middle shelf.

Butter a 15cm soufflé dish generously, sprinkle in the breadcrumbs and rotate dish to ensure the butter is evenly coated. Tip out any excess breadcrumbs.

Melt the butter over a medium heat; stir in the flour and mustard. Cook, stirring for one minute. Take off the heat and gradually stir in the milk, mixing it in thoroughly before adding more. Return to the heat and stir continuously until very thick (around 10 minutes). Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Crack the eggs, placing the whites into a clean bowl and stirring the yolks into the sauce.

Stir in cheddar and season well.

Use a clean whisk to beat the egg whites until the mixture stands up in peaks. (electric is best as it will make the job much quicker). Taking a metal spoon, cut in the egg whites. Do this by gently folding in the mixture in a figure of eight motion and cutting it through with the spoon. Spoon the mixture into the dish.

Run a cutlery knife around the edge to ensure the soufflé rises above the rim and doesn’t stick.

Alternatively, create a baking parchment collar for the rim of the dish and place it carefully before spooning in the final mixture. Place on the baking tray and bake for 25-30 mins until the top is golden and risen and has a slight wobble.

Serve immediately with potatoes and vegetables of your choice.

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Craft Fair & Food Hall At Chamberlin Hall, Bildeston Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th April, 10am to 4pm Lots of Stalls of various local crafts Refreshments available - Free Admission For further details Telephone (01449) 740995/741253

Easter Window Competition The Hadleigh branch of Ipswich Building Society will be holding their famous Easter window competition again this year with a ‘year of the sheep’ twist! This year, the high street businesses will be hiding a named sheep in their windows for the children to find. The competition is free to enter and will be open to all children up to 15 years. All correct entries will go into a prize draw to win a yummy Easter egg! For your chance to win, please pop in to the Hadleigh branch for your entry form from Monday 30th March.

The competition closes on Saturday 11th April and the winner will be contacted on Monday 13th April. Good luck!

Chloe King, Assistant Branch Manager, would like to thank all the businesses who have agreed to take part in this fun event. These are, Jolly Meat Company, Hall Street, Angel Delights, Hadleigh Pet Supplies, Plum Green, Rachel’s, Tatty Broyds, The Hair Lounge, Hadleigh Hairloom, Partridges Ironmongers and Keith Avis Newsagents.

PLANT HERITAGE SUFFOLK GROUP Warmly invites you to a talk

'The Well Connected Gardener: Alicia Amherst, Founder of Garden History' by Sue Minter Saturday 25th April 2015 at 2.30pm Stowupland Village Hall IP14 4BQ Plant stall including rare and unusual plants Refreshments available for purchase following talk Free to members; £5 entrance fee for non-members New members and non-members are most welcome www.suffolkplantheritage.com NCCPG Reg. Charity 1004009 Local Contact: Margaret Palmer 01206 299832

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The Salvation Army - Lavenham Brass In The Stixs The Lavenham Salvation Army Corps’ 3rd Annual Brass in the Stix Summer Programme commences on Saturday 25th April with a concert in the Village Hall by the Anglia Fellowship Band, conducted Bandmaster Ray Todd. The band will feature a wide range of light, easy to listen to music.

The special guest soloist will be Bram Cross of Stowmarket, who is currently making his mark as an outstanding young singer. The band’s featured soloists will be Allan Harvey (euphonium) and Ian Alderton (trombone).

Of local interest, and to be featured on the programme, will be ‘Prelude on the Hymn Tune Lavenham’ by Geoffrey Nobes, based on his original setting published to the words of ‘Lord, there are times’ by Nick Fawcett. This work is dedicated to the memory of the Late Bandmaster Derek Wilding of Lavenham, a good friend of the composer. This arrangement was first performed in June 2014 by the Kettering Citadel Band at Lavenham Parish Church. It has also recently been featured at a number of high profile concerts in the UK and has been recorded by The Salvation Army’s famous International Staff Band on ‘World of Brass’ for release in April/May. For further details contact Robert Holmes: Telephone 01787 247760 or email robwholmes@btinternet.com

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Fidelis Activity News Make & Take: Our speakerless month gave ladies an opportunity to be creative and experiment with an inordinate number of gismos and adornments which Lin Slaughter had brought along. From sparklies, automatic shape makers to iron-on animals everything was at their disposal to make the perfect greeting card. Stimulated and encouraged by Lin’s professional advice and examples on display, the results were most attractive even from members who didn’t think they had it in them.

Banner Worksheep: Mindful of the enormous number of sheep required to decorate the High Street for Hadleigh Year of the Sheep, members beavered away assembling body parts on a mini- production line culminating in the sewing machine department. A considerable number of attractive beasts was the result of their efforts. This will be one of many more worksheeps and animals to come.

Copper Kettle: To ring the changes Lunch Bunch became a Brunch Bunch when members enjoyed a freshly cooked meal which was breakfast for some and lunch for others.

Owner, Rosie Waller who was resident chef that day, efficiently produced the most delicious pancakes with maple syrup and an English-style breakfast minus the excessive fat which normally goes with that traditional dish. Granary bread and fresh coffee came too. All this in a transformed tea-room with attractive bright décor, crisp clean tablecloths, unusual ‘foodie’ gifts and friendly service. No wonder the ladies stayed so long.

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Whether you’re popping to the Co-op for well-known brands or locally made treats you’ll also be popping a little bit back into the community. Last year alone, thanks to you, we were able to invest over £500,000 in local projects.

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During the month of March we have seen the restoration of the Mill move positively forward. Sunday March 1st. Bill Griffiths helped us clear 80 years or more of dirt and dust from the upper floor where we then began working on the sack hoist. The sack hoist lifts sacks of grain directly off the horse driven wagon straight via the locum to the sack floor or internally from the stone floor.

To lift a sack of grain, the miller ties the sack hoist rope or chain around the top of a grain sack. He then tightens the rope that is tied to the sack hoist lever.

The friction wheel drops onto the friction ring tightening the belt on the main spindle which winds the sack hoist chain around the windlass and lifts the sack. The sack goes through three trap doors, one in each floor.

We were delighted during our works to find an old sack. It was rather wellworn and had some holes beautifully darned and others in need of repair.

One side of the sack is printed with the name B &M Mason who was the last producers of flour at the mill. The other side has the name â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kersey Millsâ&#x20AC;? printed. Each pair of stones was known as a Mill. So Kersey Mill would have had 6 mills as it had 6 pairs of stones, hence the plural â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kersey Mills.â&#x20AC;?

During our day we were also accompanied by the kestrel flitting backwards and forwards to the nesting box perched outside the locum. We are hoping that again we will have a new family raised here at the top of the mill.

The pit wheel works continue. The first four teeth as seen in the accompanying photograph have been shaped and fitted.There are 108 further to be fitted.

When the miller pulls on the hand rope, the sack hoist lever lifts the friction wheel off the friction ring. A chain on the end of the sack hoist rope unwinds the rope and drops back to the meal floor.

A date for your diary when you are all welcome to come and visit the mill. National Mills open day is Sunday May 10th 11am till 4pm.

The water wheel will be turning and the gardens and site will be open for you all to enjoy.

One of Ipswichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biggest Quiz Nights Returns The Hearing Care Centre, which offers private hearing care across Suffolk and Norfolk, is again organising one of Ipswichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest quiz events, to help raise money for Age UK Suffolk and Hearing Dogs For Deaf People. The event is being held on Sunday 10th May 2015 (7.00pm), at Greshams Sports and Social Club, on Tuddenham Road, Ipswich and your support is needed to make it a fantastic night. BBC Radio Suffolk Presenter Mark Murphy will also be compere for the evening. This is the ninth trivia fundraiser organised by the company, having raised more than ÂŁ11,500, so far from their previous events.

Teams for the quiz can include between 4 - 6 members. Entry is ÂŁ4.00pp (nibbles included), and there are great prizes for teams who come in the top 5 places. Karen Finch, Managing Director of The Hearing Care Centre said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our quizzes are becoming more and more popular every time we have one.

Put simply, they are a great night out with friends and family, for not a lot of money, and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even better is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all for charityâ&#x20AC;?. The Hearing Care Centre is also looking for local companies to sponsor individual quiz rounds for a donation of ÂŁ25.00, in return for some very good exposure.

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James Cartlidge writes Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Suffolk Whatever the result at the end of this marathon election campaign, one of the personal highlights that I will never forget was attending the Thomas Gainsborough School ‘mock’ general election in March. The event was broadcast live on ITV Anglia and showcased the participation of young people in democracy. An entire group of 1200 pupils aged 11 – 18 came out to ‘vote’.

If they can do it, so can the rest of us. After all, the election will take place on the 70th anniversary of VE Day, when we celebrated the triumph of democracy over tyranny in the second world war. Whomever we support, we have a historic duty to vote.

But where to cast our precious X? My personal campaign priority is ensuring we deliver opportunity for our young people. In a nutshell, it’s about making every effort to link up with schools, employers and the various tiers of local Government to ensure that today’s school pupils have a realistic chance of finding well paid work in our local area. Many parents I speak to dread the inevitable path they fear their children will face – leaving school, and boarding the train to London to find quality employment, with all the sacrifice of time and commuting cost that implies.

In fact, transport is a key part of the challenge. Commuters may be prepared to brave the uncertainty of our local rail services, but businesses considering investing here to deliver new jobs will not be so prepared to ‘put up’. They will simply look elsewhere. To give one example, if we can link improvements to our local road network to planned investment in the A120, our school-leavers could potentially find themselves within commutable distance of the largest employment hot-spot in the region – Stansted airport.

But whether it’s transport, education or the NHS, all the areas where we seek local improvement cannot happen without national economic stability. The Conservatives have delivered a strong economy after inheriting one that was expected to struggle. The challenge I am passionate about is turning that platform of national stability into one of genuine local opportunity. www.jamescartlidge.com Promoted by Peter Burgoyne on behalf of James Cartlidge, both of 4 Byford Road, Sudbury, CIO10 2YG

Rosa’s Fund: looking forward to June 6th It’s official! The Rosa Simon Music Fund is hosting a children’s musical workshop and concert on Saturday June 6th. We’ve already had pledges of involvement from the towns’ three primary schools who will be sending pupils to rehearse from 10am to 1pm in the United Reformed Church with both pre-prepared pieces and a totally new performance guided by Pete Letanka, a jazz pianist and composer. At 3pm in the same location the children will host a concert of these works in aid of Rosa’s Fund.

Tickets cost £5 and are available either from Keith Avis Newsagents or by emailing me on danton89@hotmail.com We are hopeful that pupils from other schools will also be able to take part.

The Fund continues to support a range of local musical opportunities for children, including the purchase of new music stands and ocarinas (see photos) for St. Mary’s School, sets of ukuleles for Bildeston Primary School and a donation to Hadleigh High School to ensure its participation in a Shakespeare Festival.

We also have some exciting news about an initiative we will be launching with the Hadleigh Community Choir, but we’ll leave that for the next issue of the HCN. Paul Simon

SHOPPING DAY in aid of CANCER RESEARCH UK Monday 27th April 2015 10am - 3pm Lavenham Village Hall, Church Street, Lavenham, CO10 9QT OVER 20 STALLS - Hot Footed ladies quality shoes & sandals (a whole hall full!), 3 collections of ladies clothes for all ages, jewellery, accessories, linens, gifts, plants and much more.

All stalls donate a percentage of takings to Cancer Research UK. Everyone welcome! £3 Entrance to CANCER RESEARCH UK (£2 after 1pm) Tea/coffee and light lunches available.

Rosa Simon Music Workshop & Concert Saturday June 6th 2015 With money from Rosa’s Fund, we’ve invited 60 local pupils aged between nine and 12 or so to join jazz pianist and composer Pete Letanka in an exciting music workshop during the morning of June 6th.

They will be writing and rehearsing pieces of music and using some of the instruments bought via Rosa’s Fund.

In the afternoon, the children will be performing these pieces in a concert which is open to the general public and to which we’d really love you to come.

3pm in the United Reformed Church, Market Place Tickets cost £5 (under-fives on laps free) with tea and coffee afterwards.

All monies go to the Rosa Simon Music Fund Tickets are available via the participating schools, Keith Avis Newsagents or by emailing: danton89@hotmail.com www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk

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Jane Basham asks ‘Have we forgotten the Spirit of 1945?’

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The day after Britain goes to the polls on May 7th will mark the 70th anniversary of V-E Day, when the surrender of Germany in Europe led to the end of the Second World War. Post-war Britain needed a plan that worked for everyone. It needed a government that offered hope and opportunity to those who had fought hard for our country but couldn't afford and often went without the very basic things in life - access to health care, decent housing, education, transport and jobs. The Labour victory in 1945 was delivered in tough times by a democracy that worked for everyone, by generations who insisted on better lives for their children and grandchildren. Yet many of the achievements it brought about are now at risk.

Have we forgotten the battle for each and every one of us to have the right to vote? Working class men from the countryside - previously considered too stupid and too poor to vote by the wealthy landowners who ran Britain marched from Glemsford to Long Melford in 1885 to use their vote for the first time. All women didn't get the vote until 1928. Some died fighting for the right.

The 1945 Labour government created vital services owned by and accountable to everyone. It was elected by people who realised that leaving the provision of life’s essentials - housing, education and health - to the discretion of a wealthy elite would mean missing out on them. We face a similar threat today; the sell-off to private corporations of everything that's democratic, has a public benefit or purpose. No one asked us if we wanted a multinational company to take over Suffolk's community health services. And when they can't profit, they just walk away - like SERCO has done.

May 7th matters because democracy matters. All over the world people are fighting for a say in their future – from Syntagma Square in Athens, through central Cairo to the corridors of the Berlaymont building in Brussels, where the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership deal is being thrashed out - behind closed doors.

Today's defining issue is this. Do we hold onto and continue to exercise democratic control through the influence of our votes? Or do we continue to hand over our future - and those of all who come after - to the anonymous, unaccountable power, wealth and resources of corporations and their lobbyists?

I'm sticking with democracy and I hope you will too.

Jane Basham Parliamentary Candidate for South Suffolk – Labour Party www.janebasham.co.uk Mobile: 07811 064522

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Hello. The last couple of month has been busy. For example, I have already had some responses from people wanting to join Young Hadleigh! Also I went to the Hadleigh Steering Group to share some ideas about Young Hadleigh.

My main focus after that has been to get all three primary schools interested and so in March I sent out a questionnaire to St. Mary’s School asking year 4 to year 6 what their main issues were. We had over 70 replies and will now be rolling out the questionnaire to the other primary schools.

These initial findings from St. Mary’s showed that the main areas of concern for our town’s 8 to 11 year-olds are in order: road safety, out-of-school bullying and open spaces and playgrounds.

All of these issues are not just the responsibility of one organisation; solutions have to be found within our whole community.

If you are interested in joining and you are in years 4, 5 and year 6 then just contact me on my father’s email: danton89@hotmail.com Millie Simon

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Hadleigh Community Primary News Rita is a Star (and that’s official!)

On behalf of the children of HCPS, Rita Hoyle was nominated for a Babergh Community Achievement Award. This is because of her tireless efforts and enthusiasm during her time as chair of our Home School Association. During her period as chair, Rita was able to inspire enthusiasm and managed to increase the number of volunteers so that by the time she stood down as chair, she had managed to raise over £40,000 – all of which will be used to directly improve the children’s learning opportunities . For example, our Year 6 children will be offered a breakfast club during SATs week, £1.50 per child has been put aside to help fund school trips and much needed resources have been purchased. We would like to thank Rita for all of her help and support, and are delighted that her efforts have been recognised officially.

Hadleigh Thrift Shop and Ann Beaumont Trust support.

We would like to offer our thanks to the above charities for their kindness and support by paying the cost of much needed computer equipment for one of the children at our school.

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Year 3 visit Wattisham Airfield During the week of 9th March, each Year 3 class was lucky enough to visit Wattisham Airfield as part of their topic on temperate versus polar and desert climates. They visited the weather station and learnt about the instruments used by the met office. We are lucky to have a strong community link like this – it is so good for our children to witness first hand some of the acitivities at the base – especially since so many children at our school have links with the forces. The weather during the week was glorious, making it even better to be outside at the base – particularly as the children were only allowed into the weather station half a class at a time. Whilst waiting, the rest of the class were given the opportunity to see the fire station at the base as well as watching apache helicopters take off and land. Many thanks to all staff at Wattisham who made our children feel so welcome.

Defibrillator Success! When we heard that the East of England Ambulance Service was running a programme to give away defibrillators, we were quick to apply for one. We felt that the large nature of our school along with the variety of lettings on the premises after school hours, made us prime candidates for such a resource. Clearly, the ambulance service agreed with our reasoning because we are now in possession of a defibrillator, which will soon be put into an internal cabinet for anyone in need to use. So far, one member of staff has been trained on how to use it and we are awaiting the official presentation and handover. The unit will be maintained by the ambulance service.

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Hadleigh High A Specialist Science School High Lands Road, Hadleigh Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 5HU Headteacher: Caroline Gibson Telephone: 01473 823496 E-mail: office@hadleighhigh.net Website: www.hadleighhigh.net Summer Extravaganza During Enrichment Day on the 6th March, the Year 10 pupils started organising their ‘Summer Extravaganza’. It will take place on Saturday 13th June 2015, 11am-4pm on the High School field (weather depending).

Throughout the day, all the Year 10 pupils were split into six groups: Marketing and Advertising, Special Events, Operations and Logistics, Strategic Communications, Hospitality and Tournaments.

The pupils enjoyed this day as they got an opportunity to be independent and take charge to organise the day without having to be told what to do.

For each of the groups, there were leaders to help everyone in the group get on with what they were doing. As the day ended, people achieved a lot of work and organised a lot of services and products for the event.

Everyone was given the opportunity to carry on with organising the Summer Extravaganza and some people decided to do this as it would be a recognition of their work after they leave school and would go on their CV. Box Clever During Enrichment Day, Box Clever came in to present their version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to the Year 9 pupils. Box Clever is a theatre company that performs to varieties of people like: primary schools, high schools and the public. The pupils thought very highly of the performance shown and were then inspired to create their presentation boards throughout the school. The displays were very creative and illustrated their knowledge of the play in an imaginative and colourful way. The displays will be judged, although all the displays deserve to be winners.

Mock Week for Year 10 pupils During the week beginning the 2nd March until the 5th March, the Year 10 pupils experienced their first mock exam week. The exams varied from Maths to Resistant Materials and Science to Geography, Business Studies to German. The pupils thought that this week was very motivational but a shock to what pressure they face next year when they sit their actual GCSE exams. Niamh Dedham said: “The week was really stressful because we have experienced being in the Sports Hall and now we understand how much effort we need to put into our real examinations.”

Overall the students had a tough but valuable week.

Duke of Edinburgh Many students in Years 10 and 11 have been participating in the Duke of Edinburgh bronze and silver awards. They have to trek 25 miles over the course of two days carrying their belongings with them in a 75 litre backpack, as well as volunteering in the community, taking part in a physical activity and a creative skill.

On the day of the expedition, pupils ventured out into the wilderness, camped overnight and cooked their own food and then walked to a specific point to go home. Many pupils who have participated in this found it challenging but achievable. Emily Smith (a Year 10 pupil) said: “I enjoyed the independence of the practise expedition, as I had to provide food and shelter for myself over the course of the weekend. Once I had finished I was exhausted but satisfied with what I had accomplished.” Once the pupils have completed their Duke of Edinburgh awards, they will have the opportunity to complete the silver and gold awards.

Une Journée en France (written by Louise Funnell and Phoebe Webster 7G) On Friday 6th March, 125 pupils from Year 7 went on a great trip to Boulogne, France. They had a very early start, having to be at school by 5:55 in the morning. After the journey they arrived at the Nausicaa Sea Life Aquarium. They wandered around the massive aquarium, taking lots of pictures of the beautiful sea life creatures. Isabelle Knuckey said “My favourite part was definitely the aquarium.”

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The coach then dropped them off at a street of French shops. They visited lots of shops, including: delicious bakeries, souvenir shops, sweet shops and a couple of market stalls.

They then had a short coach journey to a park and bakery where the rather eccentric baker showed the Year 7 pupils exactly how to make croissants whilst also testing them on their French!

It was an incredible day and everyone enjoyed the trip. Alexia Bearman said, “It was a mind blowing experience and I will never forget it!”

Ellen Woodmansee also said, “It will be a wonderful memory to keep”.

Emily Hammond told us, “It was the best school trip ever!”

EPQ - The extended project qualification An EPQ is a qualification taken by some students in the UK, which is equivalent to an A level. Students can use this to support their university application.

At Hadleigh, we invite a number of our Year 10 pupils to undertake this study. We feel it enables our able, gifted and talented pupils to develop their personal learning and thinking skills, as the EPQ allows each student to embark on a largely self-directed and self-motivated project. Students pick a topic, plan, research and develop their idea and develop their product. The students do this in their own time in voluntary tutorials after school. We offer the EPQ in English, Science, Art and a new addition to this year is Geography.

We would like to congratulate last year’s students for all achieving A*- C grades and thank the staff who gave up their time freely to support the students in these subject areas.

“I have learned that opportunities are there to be taken!” – Boris Takam- Art “My confidence has increased as my independence has improved as well as allowing me to develop a greater knowledge of American History” – Emily Partridge- English Conservation Area With spring now here, there is lots to do in the Conservation Area. The ‘Sunny Border’, so called because it receives full sun and is filled with nature flowers and shrubs, is increasingly being overtaken by grass, so needs a complete overhaul.

Our planned vegetable garden, which will be organic and wildlife Bird Feeders made by students of our friendly, will incorporate Conservation Group measures such as companion planting to deter unwanted pests and this will need to be started.

We have repaired the fencing which surrounds the area and used timber boards to create a raised bed.

This will be gradually filled with soil improver made from green waste material collected at Household Waste Recycling Centres.

Mrs Baker would like to say thank you to those who collected TetraPak fruit juice cartons which we used to make some bird feeders.

It was fun making them and thank you to those who bought them.

The proceeds will enable us to buy seeds for our vegetable plot.

During this week we have planted Common Buckthorn in the Conservation Area. We hope to attract the Brimstone butterfly, as Owen Turner planting a Common this nature shrub is a food source Buckthorn for its caterpillars.

Hadleigh High School Students to become dementia friends Hadleigh High School Students are working with the Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance towards creating a dementia friendly Hadleigh. Dementia now affects around 1 in 14 adults over the age of 65 which are our student’s grandparents and great grandparents During March and April Year 8 and 10 students from Hadleigh High School are due to attend dementia friends awareness sessions to improve their understanding of dementia and to help raise awareness and to come up with some inspirations ways to raise funds.

Year 10 that have already completed said “I will raise understanding and awareness and try to help people in our community that are living with dementia. I hope that they can be supported to live well for longer” Miss Dookhee teacher in charge of organising this session says “it is so important for our young people to understand the different health and wellbeing conditions that can affect us and our families. The dementia friends awareness session is the first in a series of awareness programmes that Hadleigh High School are delivering on mental health and wellbeing. Creating great understanding ensures that our young people are fully engaged in our community of which we are very proud”.

Claire Turnbull Dementia Champion said “I attended Hadleigh High School in the 1990’s and was excited to see how teaching has changed. The student engagement was fantastic they were clearly engaged by the dementia friends awareness session and the whole group made a commitment to share their new understanding with family and friend through social media and by wearing their dementia friends badges. Whatever your age you can help make Hadleigh a dementia friendly community.”

Dementia Friends awareness sessions take just one hour. If you would like to know more the alliance can deliver dementia friends awareness session to your business, friends, club or staff please contact us on claire.turnbull@ssleisure.co.uk and we will put you into contact with anyone of our eleven dementia champions from Hadleigh who will happily arrange a session for you.

For more information on dementia friends visit: www.alzheimers.dementiafriends.org.uk http://www.dementiaaction.org.uk/local_alliances/9401_hadleigh_ dementia_action_alliance

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Rotary Review Club Activities: The 37th Anniversary of the formation of the Club in February1978 was celebrated by a lunch at the Swan Hotel, Lavenham. There were no formal proceedings but members and their guests enjoyed an excellent meal and also raised £200 for the club's International Charity Fund. Grateful thanks go to the management and staff of The Swan for looking after everyone so well.

Forthcoming Events: 1 The Club's spring trip has been organised and will be to Banbury at the end of April.

2 There will be a fundraising BBQ at the Queens Head, Lower Layham on Saturday 18 July. This will be in aid of Shelley Centre for Therapeutic Riding and the Club's Benevolent Fund (also helping local charities).

3 There will be a concert by the Hadleigh Choir in the Autumn.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (Ryla): There will be a presentation at the Club Meeting on 23 April about this excellent business leadership and management Course. It is suitable for management trainees and apprentices aged 18 - 26 to provide them with a detailed insight into business and give them confidence to become leaders. If any employer or employee would like to know more please contact David Stokes 01473 827226 to book a place (numbers limited).

Membership: Anyone who is interested in learning more about full or associate membership please contact the Club via the Rotary Club of Hadleigh website or by telephoning the number in the previous section.

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QUIZ NIGHT Join us on Sunday 5th April at 8 pm OPEN ALL DAY, EVERY DAY

The Players are once again back to the format of comedy plays and a sociable supper evening. The Plays: The Three Chandeliers; The Three Cats; And The Widows Might. The dates: Friday 10th & Saturday 11th April 7.30. The place: Whatfield Village Hall. Tickets £7.00 to include supper, available now at The Idler Bookshop 01473 827752, and villagers can book by calling 01473 822000. Funds Raised Will Be Donated To Suffolk Carers. Join us once again for an evening of laughter.Fifteen of our members, some who you last saw in the panto, under the direction of Martine Walter and Shirley Hines will do their best to give you a good night out.

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Kinesiology is one of the few systems of healthcare that can be considered truly holistic, as it treats the individual nutritionally, emotionally and energetically.

Kinesiology treats an individual as a whole and not just as a presenting set of symptoms.

Physical ailments can be linked to what's happening for us at a mental/emotional level. Attitudes, fears and feelings can influence your body and it's functioning. Likewise, it is difficult for an individual to resolve emotional blocks if their physical body is not getting what it needs to repair itself and get back into balance. This can drain energy, leaving you feeling you have no resources left to deal with anything else. Kinesiologists believe in giving the body the support it needs to enable client and patient to work together to heal the issues that are affecting the patient’s health and wellbeing.

Kinesiology uses gentle yet powerful techniques and muscle testing to identify and correct imbalances that are preventing you from feeling better. You will leave an appointment with the inspiration and the tools to feel better and stay well. Kinesiology is particularly useful for: Digestive problems & IBS • Chronic Fatigue Aching muscles and joints (not from exercise) Skin complaints • Migraines Hormonal Symptoms and the Menopause Emotional trauma and Stress • The Origins of Kinesiology The word kinesiology comes from the Greek word kinesis, meaning motion. In medical science it is the name given to the study of muscles and the movement of the body.

Kinesiology is a system of natural health care which uses manual muscle testing combined with certain principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Kinesiologists do not use needles or other invasive treatments.

Kinesiology is based on the principle that muscles are connected to meridians.

Meridians are life-force channels which follow a certain route throughout the body. There are 14 meridians relating to each main organ of the body and each meridian is represented by a specific muscle group. All meridians must be flowing correctly around the body for it to be healthy; an imbalance at any level will eventually cause disease. A kinesiologist will refer to test findings as imbalances. A kinesiology treatment may also be called a Balance.

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Wattisham Hall Holiday Cottages are celebrating their 10th anniversary!

After ten successful years the Squirrell family are still offering luxurious selfcatering accommodation in three renovated old farm buildings which are set in the most idyllic location amidst their 350-acre working farm. Adjoining one another, they are surrounded by a moat and rolling Suffolk countryside and provide an ideal ‘get away from it all’ country retreat, yet lie within easy driving distance of numerous places of interest. The accommodation can sleep up to 23 people, which means they can cater for events such as wedding guest accommodation or birthday celebrations, anniversaries etc.

All properties are equipped to a high standard (Four Star Rating) and each property has their own private Hot Tub and Wi Fi access, as well as: • Electricity and full oil central heating • Freeview TV • DVD • Radio/cassette/CD • Shared washing machines and tumble dryers • Microwave • Travel cot • Highchair • 1 acre shared grounds • Patio Furniture • Barbecue • Shared external games barn with table tennis, table football, pool table and board games • Outdoor and indoor play area for small children • Secure Cycle Store • Duvets, linen and towels supplied Mention Hadleigh Community News for a 10th Anniversary complimentary bottle of bubbly for your stay.

For any enquiries ring Jeremy and Jo Squirrell on 01449 740240 or email enquiries@wattishamhall.co.uk or visit www.wattishamhall.co.uk

Fundraising For Comic Relief The children at Orchard Barns Kindergarten, Stratford St. Mary have been having lots of fun whilst raising money for Comic Relief.

They have been baking cakes all week and selling them every afternoon in The Red Nose Cake Shop. Parents and friends have been providing cakes too ensuring full and varied availability. Whilst baking the children are learning about the ingredients; where they come from and how they are grown. They learn about weight and measurement, eagerly counting out the measures and they learn about the effect heat has on the ingredients as the oven turns them into tasty bakes!

But most of all they have fun mixing and occasionally tasting.

The children have also been making funny faces using paper plates and paint, hunting for noses at the Red Nose Treasure Hunt, making up red nose rhymes and many other fun activities including making red nose bunting for the cake shop.

This year Orchard Barns Kindergarten is celebrating fifteen years of being graded Outstanding by Ofsted. There are many celebratory events being planned including an afternoon tea party for the senior citizens of the village and an Easter visit to Milsom’s restaurant to make chocolate eggs with the chefs there. We are all looking forward to brilliant fun!

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Hadleigh & District Footpath Volunteers Newsletter, and including the April 2015 walks At a recent meeting of the Volunteers Committee it was decided when ever possible to include two walks each month. One longer walk, and one of a shorter nature, and where ever possible to start and finish at the same place.

This is going to be quite a challenge for us. The reason for the change has been because of requests from some of our regular walkers, some who like long walks and some who prefer shorter ones. We are a democratic organisation, and so we hope we can please everyone.

Further more to many requests we have decided to change the date of the Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Walks to accommodate many of our regulars who would like to attend the Hadleigh Show which always seem to clash with our walks. The new date will be the next day Sunday 17th, please alter your diaries accordingly if you wish to join us.

Our walks for April will be on Saturday the 18th, they will both start and finish at Hintlesham. We will travel by bus leaving Hadleigh Bus Station (car park side) at 9.30am. On the longer walk we will walk to Somersham via the Golf Course, Burstall Village, Bullen Hall Farm Bramford, Tye Farm, Church Farm Somersham, and Somersham Village Street, we will return to Hintlesham via Somersham Park, Flowton Village, Flowton Hall, Hill Farm Burstall, Flowton Channel, Mill Farm Hintlesham, and Hintlesham Hall. This walk is 10.5 miles in length, and will take about 4hours to complete. This walk is suitable for the more able of walkers, older children, and dogs. We will return to Hadleigh by bus leaving Hintlesham at 1.33 pm. arriving back at 1.42 pm.

The shorter walk will be a circular around Hintlesham, and Chattisham. We will walk past Hintlesham Brook, Chattisham Hall, Duke Street, Hintlesham Great Wood, College Farm, Hintlesham Hall, Mill Farm, Home Wood, The Golf Course, and back to Hintlesham George. This walk is 5.5 miles in length, and is suitable for all walkers, and dogs. This walk will take about 2.5 hours to complete and should get you back to the Hintlesham Bus Stop in time for the 12.33 pm. bus to Hadleigh.

Strong shoes, or preferably walking boots should be worn as these walks can be rough and wet in places. There are some wonderful views on both of these walks, and are both worth all the effort. If you would like to make your own way to and from Hintlesham please contact me for parking instructions and times. We are hoping to recruit some more volunteers for this forthcoming season, if you are interested please contact me. We are a happy group of people!

Further information about these walks, or the other activities may be obtained from David Warner (Hadleigh & District Footpath Warden) on 01473 652416, mobile 07749 732941, or E-mail him on nottinghamvictoria@supanet.com

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Hadleigh Gardens Personal Thoughts Just before the Millennium David Bellamy came up with the idea of celebrating it by planting Yew Trees in church yards. The new trees were propagated by cuttings from the oldest yews in the country, some of which were estimated to be over 2000 years old. Hadleigh decided to join in, In May 2000 I went to a special service at Horham and collected Hadleigh's Millennium Yew Tree. It was only a few inches tall, so I grew it on. In June 2004 it was planted in the churchyard and has grown slowly and steadily until recently, when a contractor tidying up the church yard, who did not know it was supposed to be left to grow into a tree, tidied it up as though it was part of a yew hedge. The result is shown in the photograph. It is about 2 foot shorter than it was, but more importantly the leading shoot has been cut off. This will make it more difficult to train in a tree shape. When it was planted it was not labelled because we did not want to attract attention to it, but maybe now we should give it a label.

In my garden I am hoping to do better than I did last year. I have nearly completed the essential pruning jobs. The apple trees, roses, grapes, blackberry and loganberry are all done. The red currant needs to be done in the next few days. The dahlias are set up to sprout, and the achimenes are replanted after their Winter rest.

Moss has been a much more serious problem than usual this year. It is strange. For many years all I had was a bit of moss in the lawns, but now it covers the soil in the flower beds. It is said that ferrous sulphate in solution will kill it, and I shall try that this year. I will report on how successfully this manages the problem for me.

Open Gardens As the weather warms we start to get some open gardens to visit.

Thursdays & Fridays Feeringbury Manor,Coggeshall Rd Colchester CO5 9RB 5/6 April Tudor Roost 18 Frere Way Fingringhoe CO5 7BP 5 April Woodwards,Blacksmiths Lane,Coddenham IP6 9TX 12 April Bays Farm,Forward Green,Earl Stonham IP14 5HU 12 April Place for Plants,East Bergholt,CO7 6UP 12 April The Beeches,Grove Rd,Walsham le Willows,IP31 3AD Weather Records In February at Kersey there was 34.4 mm (1.4") of rain, which is about 70% of our average for the monthly rainfall. The 3 monthly total at the end of February was 144.8 mm (5.7") which is close to the average figure. In February the maximum temperature was 14 Cel (57F) which is typical, and the minimum temperature was -3 Cel (27F) which is about average.

In my garden the ground temperature at writing is 8 Cel ( 46 F) . Mid March ground temperature seems to be quite variable, and is usually in the range 5 to 10 Cel. Hints This months first hint concerns growing two plants that seem to be a bit out of fashion at the moment. Sweet Peas grown for exhibition require a lot of work with de-shooting, removing tendrils etc. People have forgotten that this is a hardy annual, and like all hardy annuals will grow quite well sown direct in the ground in late March or April. All it needs is something to scramble over to reward you with some nice flowers and for most varieties a beautiful smell.

They can be good against fences.

In a similar way when one goes to flower shows one sees fantastic displays of perfect dahlias. These will have been grown from cuttings and stopped, and groomed with much expenditure of time and effort, but one can get a good colourful display of dahlias in the garden by planting dormant tubers in April.

Nowadays one can get dahlias in a range of heights to suit almost any position.

Both of these plants will appreciate some organic material in the ground, and in both cases you will need to keep a sharp look out for slugs and snails which love the tender young shoots.

The second hint is to remind you to treat your Spring flowering plants well. Let the daffodils die back naturally after they have finished flowering, so that they build up bulbs to flower next year. Divide up any overcrowded clumps of snowdrops while they are still green. Prune your early flowering shrubs like forsythia, and Winter flowering jasmine as soon as they have finished flowering John Rye

Thankyou Lily Brown would like to thank her family and friends for a wonderful party on 8th March to celebrate her 90th Birthday.

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Patchwork and quilting is a growing phenomenon and a new shop, OliVen, has just opened at Bridge Farm Barns in Monks Eleigh selling everything you need to make a beautiful piece of patchwork. OliVen is run by Olivier and Vendulka Battais who have been carrying out the craft of quilting and felting for over 8 years. They have relocated to Suffolk from the Isle of Wight where they had run their business for four years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Olivier and I met in Suffolk and it is a real delight to return to the county and bring our shop to the area,â&#x20AC;? says Vendulka. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are passionate about our craft and are always happy to help people, to offer advice and encouragement and to help them develop their skills.â&#x20AC;?

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After the Easter holidays we will be looking at how things grow (plants and animals). We will also be planting our own seeds. The children are enjoying the new resources we have been able to buy thanks to everyone's generosity with our recent fundraising efforts.

If your child is going to Hadleigh Community Primary School Nursery, we do a collect and delivery service, you will receive your 15 hours funded places with the nursery and would have to pay for a place at Playstation lunch club or session (or both). Please note 2 year olds may be entitled to 2 year funding the term after their 2nd Birthday, if they meet certain criteria. If you would like any further information please contact Mandy on the below number.

If you would like to enquire about places at Playstation we can be contacted at playstationhadleigh@btconnect.com. Please telephone Playstation on 824271 for enrolment details, a prospectus or to arrange a visit.

Derek (Sheckie) Gidney Miriam, Debbie and Jennie wish to thank everyone who came to the service, also for flowers and the donations amounting to £340 for Sesaw. Thankyou to Mrs Templeton for her kindness after the funeral and to Kingsbury & Saunders Funeral Directors for all their help.

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On 26 April they were at Potijze and that afternoon there was another large We have two trained ear piercing technicians discharge of gas by the enemy and amid confusion the troops withdrew. By 4 May the 4th Suffolks had taken the long march back to the Neuve Chapelle.

The 1st Bedfords at Hill 60 experienced their first gas attack on 1 May and the hill was re-taken by the Germans on 8 May. The first landings at Gallipoli Gents Cut................................£10 Quasi Colour ..........................£20 occurred on 25 April 1915, with the Australian and New Zealand Corps Ladies Cut...............................£10 GHD Curls .....................from £10 (ANZAC) taking a cove on the west coast of the peninsula and the British 29th Wash and Blowdry ..................£10 Hair Up ..........................from £10 Division landing at beaches on the southern tip.

Shampoo and Set.....................£10 Perm........................................£20 One Million Candles to Remember No Hadleigh men appear to have been involved at this stage. However Charles T Section Foils ........................£20 Straighten (using GHDs) ...........£5 Edward Barton Half Head Highlights ..............£30 Child (High School) 9pm, .............£8.50 Monday 4th August 2014from Hadleigh was in the Army Service Corps at their Base Deport at Alexandria in Egypt, where both the ANZAC and British troops were Full Head Highlights ...............£35 Child (Primary) ....................£7.50 Hadleigh War Memorial being supported. He was born in 1884 and enlisted in 3rd Suffolks at Ipswich Bleach/Colour regrowth..........£20 Child (Under 5).........................£5 The Royal British Legionforinvite youinto1902 and that same year was transferred to the Army Service 12 years Full Head Colour ....................£25 Intensive conditioning treatment When Cap Highlights ........................£20 with heat andtake headpart massage ....£10 in this nationalCorps. moment of in reserve in 1911 he was allowed to move to Brisbane, Australia whereAnniversary he married in June 1914. His move was allowed on the condition that reflection to mark the 100th report tothe the authorities in Queensland if mobilisation was required. This he of the date Great Britainhe entered did when the war began. He arrived in Alexandria in March 1915, but as his First World War. Full Head Highlights (up to 3 Full Head Colour, Wash, service period had already expired he was discharged in October that year. His The Hadleigh Branch of the Royal British Legion will be holding a ‘Lights Out’ event to mark the Centenary. colours), Wash, Cut, Blowdry .£50 Cut, Blowdry ..........................£40 rankbring wasyour a Driver and being a small man, 5 foot 3 inches Candles will be provided or you can own (Special centenary candles areonly available from M&S, and 8 stone, his work involved horses.

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While the Hadleigh & District Branch of the Royal British Legion are continuing to lead on the Great War Centenary Project, we would also like to mark this years 70th Anniversaries of VE and VJ Day in a very unique way. We would like to interview Hadleigh’s surviving WW2 veterans in order to record their memories. We are very fortunate here in Hadleigh to have a number of WW2 veterans who served in both Europe and the Far East and we believe that the best way to honour their service is to record their stories. We would like the veterans or their family and friends, to get in touch with us. You can call us on: 07780 975787 or email hadleighww1@gmail.com.

Saint Andrew’s Church, Wormingford (off B1508 between Colchester and Sudbury) Spring Bank Holiday Weekend - 23, 24 and 25 May Open from 10.00am - 5.00pm daily.

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Our intriguing theme for this year:“A YEAR IN A DAY AT ST ANDREW’S” (Church Festivals and events through the year) Wonderful and imaginative floral displays!

Bric-a-brac sale at the old school!

Teas, Cakes, Lunches and Refreshments!

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Centenary Project Reunites Missing Medal Hadleigh man Pte Bertie Gowers who was killed in action on 17 July 1917 in the Ypres Salient was awarded two medals; the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. His grandson Peter Gowers only had possession of the War Medal and thought that the other medal had been lost forever. 15 years ago, great war enthusiast and medal collector David Gant was at a collectors fair in Kent when he spotted a WW1 Victory Medal. He bought the medal because he knew it once belonged to a Hadleigh man who lived on the same street as him. When the Hadleigh Great War Centenary Project was launched in 2014, both Peter and David got in touch with the project at different times. It was only then that the connection was made and the idea to reunite the medals was born.

David (centre of picture) very kindly offered to give the medal back to the Gowers family. The Gowers family are extremely proud of Bertie and a few years ago organised a family pilgrimage to visit Bertie's final resting place at Larch Wood Cemetery near Ypres.

They are planning to repeat the pilgrimage on the 100th anniversary of his death. They are delighted to have the missing medal back and thank David for his kind gesture. This project is all about remembering those who gave all during that great struggle and I think it is safe to say that the memory of Bertie Gowers will be safe in the hands of the next generation of the Gowers family.

GREAT WAR NEWS APRIL 1915

(as reported in the Suffolk and Essex Free Press of the day) Wed 21st April Near Misses. Many letters from the front are telling stories of some very near misses, here is an example; ‘We had an exciting time entering the trenches upon the last occasion. For 200 yards before entering we were under fire, and very hot too. When close to the trenches I had a marvellous escape. Mother sent me a metal mirror which reached me Sunday morning, and it was this that stopped a German bullet. I was hit on the left breast and the bullet lodged itself in the mirror. Last Monday Private Brunning of the 4th Suffolks, wounded at Neuve Chapelle, called to thank us for the packet of tobacco and cigarettes he had received in France. A bullet went through his right wrist and struck a cartridge in his bandolier which stopped further progress. Had its course not been arrested it would have penetrated his chest and had it hit the cartridge a fraction of an inch higher up it would have exploded this [the cartridge]”.

Wed 28th April Two Battalions Meet. Captain Clement Cobbold of 2nd Suffolks writes, “Many of your readers, especially those with relations and friends in the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Suffolk Regiment, may be interested to hear that the two battalions met [on active service] last week, possibly for the first time in the history of the regiment. The meeting took place at just about midday on the 12th day of the month. We had come out of the trenches the night before after a long spell there, and it was most cheering to welcome our 1st Battalion as they passed through the little village [of Westoutre] in which we were billeted, and to entertain them for half an hour before they proceeded on their way to take up their new position on the line.

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HADLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL Report of the Meeting of the Council held on the 19th February 2015 Present: Councillors: Angland (Town Mayor), Byrne, Cook, Free, Grutchfield, Haylock, Janas, Matthews, L. Munson, M. Munson, Sheldrick and Whiting. In attendance: Sergeant Milbourne (Suffolk Constabulary), Councillor Riley, (Suffolk County Councillor/Babergh District Councillor), Councillor Grandon (Babergh District Council) and one member of the press. Non attendee: Councillor Amin APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies were received from Councillor Lazenby.

These apologies were accepted.

DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTThere were no declarations of interest.

MINUTESThe Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on the 15th January 2015 were taken as read, were confirmed and signed.

MATTERS ARISING - Town Matters The Clerk reported the response from Persimmon Homes on the state of the balancing pond on their estate. They advised that signage was due to be put in the area and it was intended that the land would be transferred to the management company on the site.

POLICING Sgt. Milbourne presented the Police Report for January and explained the additional crime table included on the report. It was noted that 13 crimes had been recorded. The offences comprised as follows: 4 criminal damage; 3 thefts; 1 make off without paying; 1 burglary; 1 harassment – pursue Course of Conduct; 1 minor wound without intent; 1 Cause harassment/alarm distress and 1 interference with motor vehicle – tampering. Of these 5 had been detected. He responded to questions on the alcohol stolen, Spanish Lottery and Pay Pal scams being posted in this area and received by e.mail.

REPORTS OF THE COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLORS Written reports had been received from Councillors Grandon, M. Munson and Riley. Councillor Grandon answered questions on the proposed signage on the A12 and the use of Sat Navs and CIL charges.

MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk reported a thank you letter from the Sudbury & District Citizens Advice Bureau for the grant received.

ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT It was RESOLVED that accounts amounting to £15,873.51 be approved for payment.

PLANNING COMMITTEE The Minutes of the Committee held on the 15th January 2015 were noted.

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE The Report of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 5th February 2015 was received and accepted including the recommendations to approve the Annual Reviews of: i) Standing Orders ii) Effectiveness of Audit iii) Financial Risk Assessment And grants of: i) £250 to Headway Suffolk ii) £150 to the Hanging Basket Scheme These were approved unanimously.

ENVIRONMENT & GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE The Report of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 5th February 2015 was received and accepted. Councillor Byrne advised that as she held the copyright to the text in the booklet ‘A Walk Around Hadleigh’ she would object to any changes being made to the text without her approval.

Councillor Haylock asked the County Councillor to bring to Suffolk County Council’s attention the overgrowth and rubbish along the B1070 highlighted for the Annual Spring Clean in March by Layham Parish Council and also requested volunteers to assist in the Spring Clean.

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING The date for the Annual Town Meeting was agreed as Tuesday 21st April 2015 to be held in the Dining Room. A draft Agenda had been provided to Councillors. The Neighbourhood Plan was added to the Agenda. This was approved unanimously.

MEETING DATE SCHEDULE The Meeting date schedule for 2015/2016 as approved by the Finance & Personnel Committee on the 5th February 2015 was accepted.

TOWN MATTERS Councillor Haylock reported on the events to be held during the Year of The Sheep.

Councillors Angland and Cook reported on the Neighbourhood Plan Consultation held on the 30th and 31st January 2015. It was felt that very positive comments had been received from the 70 people who had attended. It was planned to hold more ‘pop up’ sessions around the town as they had already carried out in St. Mary’s Church.

HADLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL Full Council Meetings Date of Next Meetings at 7.30pm Thursday 16th April 2015 Thursday 21st May (Annual Town Council Meeting plus committees) Planning Committees Date of Next Meetings at 7.30pm, Thursday 9th April

Hadleigh Craft and Food Fair The hugely popular Hadleigh Craft and Food Fair organised by Hadleigh Market Feoffment Charity will take place in the Town Hall/Guildhall Complex on Sunday 1st November 2015 starting at 10am and finishing at 4pm. Bookings for stalls at this event are now being taken and anyone interested in details regarding making a booking should contact Hadleigh Town Council on 01473 823884 and ask for Sue or via e-mail at admin@hadleightowncouncil.co.uk. Closing date for bookings will be 2nd October 2015.

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Councillor Angland reported on the Dementia Information Day being held at the Leisure Centre on Friday 20th February 2015. Hadleigh will be the first dementia friendly town in South Suffolk.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.30pm Mrs Carol A. Bailey BA(Hons) – Town Clerk Report of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 26th February 2015 Present: Councillors: Matthews (Chair), Angland, Byrne, Cook, Haylock, Janas, Lazenby and Whiting. In attendance: Mr. M. Evans and Mr. B. Newman (Babergh District Council Officers) None attendee: Councillor Amin APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence had been received from Councillors: Free, Sheldrick and L. Munson. These apologies were accepted. At this point the Chair introduced Mr. Evans and Mr. Newman of Babergh District Council who had attended the meeting to provide information on the new Babergh & Mid-Suffolk Joint Local Plan Document and specifically to clarify the position regarding the Brett Works Site.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Whiting declared a non-pecuniary interest in planning application B/15/00009/FHA – 7 Lister Road – as he is a neighbour.

MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 15th January 2014 were confirmed as a correct record and signed.

MATTERS ARISING Suffolk County Council – b/15 Multi Use Games Area – Hadleigh Primary School. The Clerk reported that Suffolk County Council had provided written confirmation of the times when the Multi-use Games Area would be used and that no light or noise pollution would be inflicted on residents outside of school hours.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The Committee considered the applications for Planning Consent, details of which are listed below and upon which the following decisions were reached:B/13/01459/FUL Land to West of the Cemetery, Friars Road, Change of use of agricultural land to form extension to cemetery. Construction of car park and access road. As amplified by Ecological Survey received 24th April 2014. As amended by drawing numbers 03D and 04B received 16 January 2015 to show revised details and proposed site sections. (Amendment) As Hadleigh Town Council is the applicant – this application was noted.

B/14/01467/FHA 64 Stockton Close, Erection of single-storey rear extension to form link with garage and conversion of garage roof space to provide additional living accommodation; Construction of dormer window and insertion of rooflight in front elevation of garage roof. (Amendment) Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/14/01601/FHA 23 Station Road, Erection of single-storey rear and side extension and front porch (existing single-storey rear extension to be demolished). Cladding of front gable. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/15/00069/TCA 4 Benton Street, Prune 1 No. Oak Tree. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/15/00094/FHA 65 Tayler Road, Conversion of existing garage to provide additional living accommodation including erection of single-storey front extension.

Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) Additional Application: B/15/00181/ELE Overhead power line land South of Ivy Tree Cottage, Ivy Tree Lane. Application under Electricity Act 1989 Section 37 – Diversion of 11kv overhead line. This application was noted.

B/15/00009/FHA 7 Lister Road, Erection of part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension and front porch. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The Committee noted the Schedule of Decisions of the Local Planning Authority.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN The Chair asked Councillor Cook to update the Committee on the recently held public consultation day and thanked her for producing the document of the responses received. It was agreed that another meeting of the Working Party would be arranged to discuss the next step. The Clerk confirmed that Councillors: Angland, Byrne, Cook, Haylock and Matthews were the members on the Working Party agreed in July 2014. The Chair asked Councillor Angland to arrange the next meeting.

NEW BABERGH & MID-SUFFOLK JOINT LOCAL PLAN DOCUMENT: PUBLIC CONSULTATION Following the presentation by Babergh District Council Officers it was agreed that the Clerk would provide a draft response to the consultation at the next meeting for approval as it was felt there may be more known about the sale of the land. The Closing Date for the consultation is the 31st March 2015 THE NEW DUTY OFFICE SERVICE The Clerk reported on the New Duty Office Service available from the 1st February for the planning offices at Babergh District Council and Mid-Suffolk District Council offices. There are non-appointment slots available between 9am to 1pm on a first come first served basis on a Monday and Thursday at Hadleigh and Tuesday and Friday at Needham Market. 30 minute appointment slots available four afternoons a week between 1pm to 4.45pm.

Monday and Tuesday at Hadleigh and Wednesday and Thursday at Needham Market.

ANY OTHER RELEVANT BUSINESS The Clerk reported that she had investigated the English Heritage Website regarding listed buildings under threat.

She had found out that they only knew of Grade 1 Listed Buildings at the moment.

The list of Grade 2 Listed Buildings is in the process of being produced. The Clerk has registered an interest in the finished document. Councillor Cook had produced a list of the A boards in the town. It was agreed to monitor the situation as it was felt that, at present, there was not a problem with the ones being used by the local businesses.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.05pm.

Mrs Carol A. Bailey BA(Hons) – Town Clerk

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Makumbaya School – Nearly there!

In February we returned to the Gambia, for the 5th time, and visited the school we have been fundraising for over the past 3 years.

The new school, which first took in pupils in the Autumn of 2013, comprises 4 classrooms and a small office. Since its opening, a toilet block and a kitchen (see photo) have been built and a number of trees and shrubs have been planted in the school grounds. A water supply has also been brought up to the school and is used not only by the school but also by the inhabitants of the village of Makumbaya. A boundary wall is now under construction which, when finished, will have a piece of ground fenced off which will be cultivated and used by the pupils so that they can be taught how to grow their own vegetables.

Fundraising is still ongoing for this project.

We were warmly welcomed to the school and the pupils entertained us with their singing and dancing which we were encouraged to join in with. A meeting followed with the school staff, committee and village elders during which we were thanked for all the support we had had given them and for the 20 boxes of stationery and toys we had sent. During this meeting we were made “honorary” citizens of Makumbaya and were presented with a certificate to endorse this honour. In 2016 there is to be an ‘inaugeration’ celebration at the school to which members of the local government and other dignitaries will be invited. The event is to be televised for The Gambian Television Service. An invitation has been extended to us to join in the festivities.

Over the past 3 years we have raised almost £7,000 towards the project, although this has not paid for the entire school it is a significant amount.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all who have assisted with our fundraising over the past 12 months, with a special mention to our friends June Brown, Marian and Derek Cole and Hilary Griffin, without whose generosity the kitchen wouldn’t have been built yet. The children thanked us for what we had done for their school, and we have received some very touching letters of thanks from them.

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To all Electors of Hadleigh You are entitled to attend your

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING to be held in

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AGENDA To confirm the Minutes of the Annual Town Meeting held on 24th April 2014 - copy publicly displayed To receive the TOWN MAYOR’S Report Presentation of the Annual Town Mayor’s Award Hadleigh Year of the Sheep – to receive an update on planned events Neighbourhood Plan – to receive an update on the Plan Hadleigh Cemetery – to receive an update from the Town Clerk on the extension to the Cemetery ‘Dying Matters’ – to receive information on this forthcoming event being held on May 23rd 2015.

To discuss any other Town Affairs and to agree Resolutions as may be appropriate

Written reports from Local Organisations will be available to view once the bar is open at the end of the meeting.

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Letter www.layham.org from Layham

St Andrew's - your Parish Church Services on Sundays in April 3rd 2.00 pm GOOD FRIDAY An hour at the cross.

5th 9.15 am EASTER DAY Sung Eucharist 12th 10.30 am Morning Worship 19th 9.30 am Café Church 26th 9.15 am Family Eucharist Coffee, cake and chat Just the one meeting this month on Monday 20th. Please come and join us.

Parish Council The main matters discussed at the Parish Council meeting of Wednesday 18 February 2015 were: • Defibrillators. The Chairman welcomed David Jones from BOC, who demonstrated a defibrillator of the type purchased by the Parish Council. He explained that, if the PC was willing to download data and email it to the manufacturer (Heartsign), replacement batteries and pads would be provided free of charge – he stressed that all data was anonymous. The defibrillator was voice-activated and would talk the operator through the process, repeating instructions if necessary. The defibrillator to be installed in the phone box in Lower Layham had been received, but further work was required before the phone box was ready. The Chairman reminded members that funding still needed to be raised for a second defibrillator and it was agreed that everyone should research possible grants and sources of funding before the next meeting, when this would be a main agenda item.

• County Council report. Councillor Jones confirmed that the budget for 2015/16 had been agreed at a full council meeting the previous week; there would be no increase in Council Tax. Savings of £38m had been found, but it was likely that the same amount would have to be saved in the coming year.

SCC Highways had introduced a new reporting tool; the Clerk had circulated details to the community email group.

• Potholes. Councillor Laing had met representatives from Highways on site and would produce a report for the next meeting. The work on clearing Water Lane had now been completed and the Clerk had received an update from Highways on some other outstanding issues.

• Environmental matters. The Clerk had contacted Babergh about the broken fence near the bus shelter on Upper Street; BDC would not be replacing this at the moment, but would ensure the debris was removed. The Clerk had received confirmation from Anglian Water that they would carry out screening maintenance at the sewerage pumping station in Mill Lane.

• Allotments. The Clerk had circulated a draft updated agreement. Some further amendments were suggested; she would incorporate these and recirculate for final approval before renewal notices were sent out in April.

• Meetings – change of dates. The Annual Parish Meeting would now take place on Wednesday 15 April. The AGM would now take place on Monday 18 May. Election of a new Parish Council You may have read last month that the present group of parish councillors come to the end of their time in office in April. This year’s Parish Council election will take place on the same day as the General Election – Thursday 7 May – should it be necessary. Four years ago there were seven nominations for seven vacancies and so an election was not necessary. However, it is healthier for a community if there is some competition so your present Council urges you to think about getting involved with Parish Council work. Details of how to nominate yourself as a candidate are on the village notice boards. If you want to find out more, talk to one of the existing councillors or to Jane Cryer, our Parish Clerk (a permanent position).

Jane can be contacted on 07920 713940, or email layhampc@gmail.com.

Layham Village Spring Clean 2015 A total of 46 people volunteered to help with the Annual Layham Spring Clean on Saturday 7 March. This included three Hadleigh residents and a group of Hadleigh Sea Scouts and their parents. The focus this year, in addition to the customary collection of litter and the cleaning of road signs, was the clearance of overhanging foliage along the footpath between Upper Layham and Hadleigh along the B1070, so improving the safety of pedestrians.

The Sea Scouts were responsible for the removal of tree cuttings from near the Mill Lane entrance of the playing field to a bonfire site on the conservation area. Ron Gunn lead a team litter picking on Brett Green and John Cryer led a team of ten in Lower Layham - thus the whole parish was covered. The clearance of the path was very successful – although there is another morning’s work to complete the job! Sue Angland, the Hadleigh Town Mayor and her husband worked from the Benton Street end and Layham residents (helped by Ben and Hugh from Hadleigh) worked from the Layham end. There were sufficient volunteers to allow removal of some of the creeping ground vegetation which increased the useable width of parts of the path by about 50%. There were well over a dozen bags of litter collected as well as several car parts and a tyre, so all in all a very successful day.

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Quiz Night Saturday 18th April, 7 for 7.30pm at Layham Village Hall Tickets £10 to include supper and a drink Bar available Book by contacting Sonia 01473 822220 Christine 01473 810171 In aid of St Andrew’s Church Layham Annual Church Meeting Wednesday 22 April 7.30 pm in the Village Hall.

Come and see how the church functions.

Date for Diary Sunday 17 May 2.00 pm , Plant Sale at St Andrew's. Hope to see you there. In the meantime please take some cuttings or sow an extra tray of seeds for us.

Spring Community Lunch Once again this was a sell-out – fish pie, chocolate brownies with ice cream and a cup of coffee – all for £5! Pictured here are the group of volunteers who make that possible.

The team has been led for three years by Lesley Garnett (second from left) who is stepping down and handing over to Sue Curran (second from right). Lesley stresses that the lunches are a team effort, but, they would not have happened without her leadership. Thank you Lesley – we hope you will be found sitting at one of the tables enjoying the summer lunch! The full team (left from right) is Sonia Groom, Lesley Garnett, Steve Laing, Tanni Laing, Jan Cattell, Sue Curran, Sheila Roberts. They prepare the meal, serve it and wash up. Steve and Tanni donate the use of the Queen’s Head kitchen and do the cooking. If you havn’t been along to one of these great value and friendly occasions watch out for the next advertisement in the June issue of the HCN. Bookings are taken on a strictly first-come first-served basis.

Layham Playing Field Management Committee We are delighted to announce the recruitment of another committee member. Simon Bewsher, who moved with his family to Upper Layham in October, has volunteered to get involved. We are moving towards the date of the Annual Meeting (Monday 11 May) when we will be really pleased if we find more recruits. The more we have the easier it is to maintain the field. More details next month. We particularly keen to recruit someone to run the 100 Club, as Sam Millman, who has done the job for the last three years, is having to withdraw. If you would like to help us in that way, please contact Michael Woods on 823798.

100 Club Draw The winners of the February draw were: £15 Ticket No 48 Strutt; £10 Ticket No 35 King From Lucy Harwood’s diaries Lucy Harwood was a painter who lived for some years in Kiln House on Upper Street. Her diaries record social happenings in the village and also often refer to her painting expeditions. This short entry of 65 years ago relates to the picture shown here.

“19 April 1952....I started painting a big canvas. It was a subject with which I was utterly in love. I had seen it last year. Then when I had been able to paint it the traction engines had moved. The names of the engines were ‘The Little Helpmate’ and the other one ‘The Flair Worker’. They stood beside a pool with willows round it, in the waters of which their orange wheels were reflected.”

Beryl Meredith (nee Cook) lived one of the cottages which existed at the time at the bottom of Church Lane in the early 1950s and remembers well that her Uncle Fred Cook parked his steam roller near the mill pool below the cottages.

Fred Cook worked on road repairs. Beryl has fond memories of joining him as he stoked up the fire in the boiler and of eating a breakfast of porridge which has been cooked by the heat of the boiler fire! We can’t be sure that the painting above is of the same steam roller (or traction engine) but we all know

that artists exercised licence to make interesting pictures and Lucy may have painted the single vehicle twice. The date is right, the location is verified and Lucy Harwood painted many of her pictures in the village where she lived.

There canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been many steam rollers parked by ponds to take Lucy Harwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention!

Layham Playgroup A very big â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thank youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to the Rosa Simon music fund, who very kindly donated the money for us to buy a music frame for our playgroup garden. The music frame has been very popular with the children and has enabled them to explore music whilst playing in the garden, using their senses further, whilst having fun at the same time! It is something they can access independently and at their own pace.

We are collecting Sainsburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s active vouchers! Any vouchers you are able to donate are much appreciated as we are able to purchase new sports equipment to further our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development! We hope you all have a fantastic Easter holiday and look forward to hearing all about your news when you come back to playgroup. How many chocolate eggs do you think you will get?

Layham Playgroup is a feeder group for all three Primary Schools in Hadleigh. Government funding is available for 3 year olds and in certain cases for some 2 year olds.

If you are looking to creatively occupy your 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4yr old and would like an information pack or would like to arrange a visit, please contact us on 07999 866419 or email us at admin@layhamplaygroup.co.uk

Treasurer Needed St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Layham, needs a Treasurer from April 2015 due to the retirement of the present Treasurer. St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church is at the centre of village life and a mile away from Hadleigh. The present Treasurer, and all the members of the Committee, will be pleased to offer advice and assistance. We are a small friendly group of people who work together to maintain our beautiful church. Around six evening meetings are held in Hadleigh during the year.

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Sonia Groom, Churchwarden, on 01473 822220 email: soniagroom@gmail.com

Councillor Kathryn Grandon and prospective councillor Sian Dawson will be holding their monthly walk in surgery on Saturday 11th April at Hadleigh Library (downstairs) from 11am until noon. You are welcome to drop in or to call 01473 824489 to discuss your concerns and interest in the well being of our town.

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TWO RECEPTIONISTS REQUIRED HADLEIGH BOXFORD GROUP PRACTICE We are seeking two Receptionists to join our team at Hadleigh Health Centre Morning Receptionist - five mornings Afternoon/evening Receptionist - four afternoons/evenings Applicants must have a good standard of education.

Most important is the ability to remain calm in an extremely busy and sometimes challenging environment and the sensitivity to deal with our patients kindly yet efficiently at all times If you are interested in joining our friendly team Please email our secretary for an application pack: iesccg.hadleighsecretaries@nhs.net or telephone 01473 820156

Closing Date: 17th April 2015

Hadleigh based Plant Parts Ltd. are expanding. We are an export-led company dealing in parts for large earth moving equipment.

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Warehouse Person £12-15k basic + benefits Primary responsibilities include: To receive and record stock in and out and to pick, pack and dispatch goods.

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Please write to: Kelvin Avis 68 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 5EF or email: kelvin@keithavis.co.uk

Dear Sir, Regular users of the bus shelter in Magdalen Road (next to the public toilets) will have noticed the disgraceful state of the windows, they could not be dirtier. On 20th February I telephoned the Town Council and a helpful lady advised me that a named officer at Suffolk County Council would do something about it. To check progress I contacted SCC in early March and was informed that due to health and safety rules a ladder is not appropriate and that scaffolding will be arranged. A bit early for April 1st but that is what I was told. I wonder when readers of the April Community News see this letter, will we have a clean bus shelter again? Finally having grumbled about the bus shelter I must praise Suffolk County Council for the brilliant new road surface that has been laid along Clay Lane between Pond Hall and Raydon Airfield. A good job well done, but what about the bus shelter!

John E. Brown

Dear Sir, At the time of the Hadleigh Community News going to press, as you may be aware, Brian Riley still considers that he can serve Hadleigh and Suffolk from his new home in America. While Brian is a friend and was once my ‘mentor’, I cannot support his attitude or actions on this. I have tried to dissuade him from this position, but it has been futile to date.

Brian was once a fellow Conservative – he has now resigned from the Conservative Party. I am saddened, as Brian did so much for Hadleigh, as many of you know. Together, we did our monthly surgeries, the Hadleigh Steering Group, restored the evening and Sunday bus service and many other joint initiatives. Now, unfortunately, in the view of most, his legacy may well be the issue concerning whether he can effectively work from the United States. This is not part of my political campaign, but I just want to reassure Hadleigh residents that if you choose to vote me in, I will still be holding my monthly surgery in the library, I will re-call the Hadleigh Steering Group (assuming members wish to participate) and I will endeavour to restore Hadleigh’s trust in councillors and the positive things your local representatives can achieve.

Kathryn Grandon, Babergh District Councillor, Hadleigh South

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Just where is Moldova? Beth, our branch treasurer worked in local government as a Trading Standards Officer for 15 years before embarking in 2003 on a number of EU-funded ‘twinning’ projects.

These are intended to align potential member states to the practices of the EU, and to allow trading between countries even if they are not part of the EU or aiming to become a member state. Over the last 10 years Beth has worked in Latvia and Poland and more recently in Moldova. She will tell us of her experiences in a state on the outer edges of Europe and what is said to be its poorest country. All past, present and future members welcome to this FREE lecture and complimentary coffee For further details please contact Sue Whiteley on 01787 210945 or email - Whiteleysa@hotmail.co.uk

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Spring has sprung here at Beaumont School! As the weather warms it continues to be a busy time in school, with the children taking part in an exciting range of activities.

World Book Day We celebrated the annual World Book Day in style, with the children taking part in a range of book related activities at school. The children shared their favourite books with children in other classes during a Children from different classes sharing books on World Book Day shared reading session. The children designed a book voucher for a national competition and had an opportunity to spend their own World Book Day voucher at a travelling book fair that visited the school during the week.

Tractors in Schools As part of a Suffolk Agricultural Association project the school was visited by farmer Nick Huxtable and his tractor. The project which aims to increase the awareness of agriculture in schools saw over 60 tractors visit Suffolk primary schools. Each class spent time looking at the tractor and listening to Mr. Huxtable explain about how he uses the tractor to farm. The Children from Spider class children were extremely interested about finding out about the tractor and learning about tractors and local agriculture with farmer asked Mr. Huxtable many inquisitive Nick Huxtable. questions. As Hadleigh is surrounded by farmland the experience certainly raised the awareness of our pupils of what happens in agriculture locally.

River Walk and Wolves Wood Visit As part of their work on a topic called ‘Earth, Sea and Sky’ the pupils in Dragonfly class have been exploring different local habits. They have visited the river walk in Hadleigh and also the RSPB reserve at Wolves Wood. They have been looking for evidence of the creatures that live in these different habitats and how these creatures may have a place in a particular food chain or food web. The Children from Dragonfly children have also been considering how the class learning about habitats in Wolves Wood. creatures have adapted to live successfully in these different environments. The children particularly enjoyed looking for animal tracks in the sticky mud, of which there was plenty!

Dinosaur Day! It’s always great when the school has the opportunity to enrich the curriculum in some way for the children.

This is exactly what happened as we invited company ‘Life Long Ago’ into the school for the morning, to give the children the chance to become dinosaur hunters or paleontologists for the day. The children loved ‘discovering’ the fossils and learning about the creatures that at one time roamed our lands. Their detective Young palaeontologists skills were put to the test as they had to looking for fossils find out about what they had unearthed.

Red Nose Day ‘Make your face funny for money’, was the phrase of the day for Red Nose day 2015. The children entered in to the spirit of the day by dressing in red and making themselves a funny mask that certainly made them look funny! The children had also learnt the Red Nose Day song which they performed in assembly. The day was rounded off with an after school cake sale. With all the activities the school managed to raise £160 for the appeal.

Many thanks to all those who helped raise the money.

The people of the churches in Hadleigh are committed to praying for our town.

Over the course of each year we plan to pray for every street in Hadleigh.

During April we will be praying for the following streets: Week commencing Sunday 5th April - Aldham Road, The Terrace, The Square and Monastery Close; Week commencing Sunday 12th April - Angel Street and Spooners Lane; Week commencing Sunday 19th April - Long Bessels, Joseph Close, Threadneedle Street and Weavers Close; Week commencing Sunday 26th April, Ann Beaumont Way. 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 Greg Frost 823804 pastorgregfrost@hadleighbaptist.org.uk or pastorchristodd@hadleighbaptist.org.uk Hadleigh URC Wendy Atkins 822535 wendy@paddocks9.plus.com St Joseph’s RC Church Anita Rosbrook 810057 a.rosbrook@btinternet.com St Mary’s CoE Joyce Willis 823165 willisjm@lineone.net Salvation Army Liz & John Tubby 464184 hadleighsuffolk@salvationarmy.org.uk

Thank You I would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for the many get well cards and good wishes, flowers and goodies received after my recent operation.

Eileen Harvey

Poets Corner Hadleigh Hadleigh is home, or as near home as I have known for many years - not the place I grew up in, though hopefully I have done some growing up here, this last decade and a half.

The High Street, Aldham Road, Bridge Street and again, one life, many moves - the town a place to feel safe in, walking through evening’s shade, glimpsing parallel lives, some to remain strangers, others nodding acquaintances, and a growing number good friends.

As it spreads, it condenses, but still retains a sense of identity still the place I moved to, absorbing the newcomer, which, in one way or another all of us are, by birth, or geography.

The threat posed by intrusive commerce has galvanized many, fearful that what makes Hadleigh special could be ‘swept away’, in the name of progress, while life’s one certainty, that change must and will happen, hasn’t yet blighted the hope that this town can evolve, and adapt successfully with time, and perhaps the steelyness which led a churchman to suffer martyrdom by fore will keep this corner of Suffolk special.

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Tales from the Woodshed….

Welcome to the first of our new season of films

Friday 17th April at 7.30 pm

MR TURNER (12) £3.50 on the door Timothy Spall stars as a rambling, richly detailed character study of the artist J M Turner. Many have said that this is his finest performance. The film follows the final 25 years of the artist's life as he either paints in his studio, roams around the seaside towns where he lived, courts his landlady or consorts with members of The Royal Academy!

Mike Leigh, the film's director, is adept at exploring the everyday life of Turner and highlights how a genius could be so pre-occupied with his work to the exclusion of most aspects of his private life. Although not achieving Queen Victoria’s patronage, Turner's sea studies have since gained a wide audience of followers – in particular The Fighting Temeraire and the Battle of Trafalgar, the former the subject of a BBC programme. In conclusion MR TURNER is a biopic film that captures the brush strokes of genius in Turner's life.

Admission remains at a modest £3.50 and refreshments, including our ever popular choc ices, will be served during an interval.

COMING SOON PADDINGTON (29th May) THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (26th June) THE IMITATION GAME (17th July) You will find Hollywood in Hadleigh in the Ansell Centre

The Chestnuts Woodturning Club based in Hadleigh holds a club night on the third Thursday of every month. In February some of our members brought in tools and jigs they individually use to get around problems or help make their lathe work easier. It was a great night sharing experiences and helping each other with ideas and money saving methods. The photos showcase some of our members handiwork.

The club has a lathe and on club night normally arranges a demonstration of some facet of woodturning from an experienced club member or a professional turner. We aim to have at least 5 professionals demonstrating a year. Our programme is booked for the year ahead and in March Simon Hope, a professional turner from Essex, will be visiting, in April another professional, Graham Slaughter will be demonstrating how to turn a lidded box.

We have members from Hadleigh and surrounding villages, it’s a very friendly and sociable club so if you have a woodshed that is currently under utilised or you are harbouring a desire to give woodturning a go, why not come along and see us at the United Reformed Church, Community Room. Please call Bob Riches 01473 822384 our Chairman or Alan Newman 01473 658738 our Treasurer to get the details.

More next month….

CONTACTING THE ACC Call Tom on 823719 or Jan on 823413 Take a look at our website - www.ansellcc.org.uk WHERE IS THE ANSELL CENTRE? It is next to the United Reformed Church and behind the Ram Public House in Market Place. Access is through the church garden.

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Hadleigh Loyalty Scheme The winner of the March draw was Mrs. Grimsey of Hadleigh. You can now get your cards stamped at two more shops in the High Street as both branches of Boots have joined the scheme.

Towards the Deep End Last month I wrote about the proposed £25million borrowing planned by Babergh in 2016 /2017 for investment purposes. The Treasury management policy indicated that no income would be coming in from this investment for two years indicating that the Council was envisaging building something.

It would be nice to think that they would build houses for commercial rent (yield about 5%). Warehousing in strategic areas (such as the A12/A14 corridor) could bring in around 7%. So it was in the hope that such good ideas might be forthcoming that I asked the following question at full Council: Will the Council executive and leadership confirm that none of the £25,000,000 will be used to build, rent, refurbish or in any way be connected with a joint district headquarters or the implementation of a hub and spokes model of district government?

I had hoped for simple Yes or No answer. Instead I was treated to a statement on how the investment proposals would be subject to a full business case appraisal which would be brought in front of the full Council in due course. So there was no ruling out the new Head Office proposals and we have all seen what happens to business cases – they are designed to obtain approvals and thereafter the Council seems to do what it likes – just look at the Shared Revenues Partnership which has seen process times for new applications for Babergh deteriorate from 11 days to 22 days with no attempt being seen to get back to the starting point.

I was talking to a senior local politician last week who is so concerned about Babergh’s finances and governance that he had decided not to stand in the May elections – which may be scaremongering but never the less does show the concern that people have for the financial chasm opening in front of us.

And whilst we are talking of accommodation at Corks Lane – we have yet to see the Consultant’s report despite twice being assured that it would be published. What’s being hidden and why is it so important that is remains secret? How many promises do we need? The answer as always is very few.

What we need is action!

Which rather tidily brings me to the last eight years in which I have been privileged to serve the people of Hadleigh North. There are successes and near successes. Some small and some more significant. These include helping to bring about an end to Council meetings and lunches being held at the Stoke by Nayland Golf Club, reducing the £1,000 a week subsidy we were paying to the Sudbury Quay theatre, keeping short term free parking, being part of the teams which defeated the Tesco plans for the Brett Works site, helping to keep the swimming pool open, leading the charge against the plans to absorb Hadleigh into the Ipswich and Felixstowe Unitary council (North Haven), keeping Babergh’s deposits away from Spanish owned banks and ensuring that our Treasury investments never fall below “A” grade, establishing the Hadleigh Steering Group and getting the later evening and Sunday bus services restored. In all the above cases I have to thank the other team members for their assistance, leadership and support. As a County Councillor I have distributed nearly £24,000 to twenty six community organisations in Hadleigh.

I hope to remain your County Councillor for another two years. Much of the County work is strategic and looking back through my notes virtually all County queries from constituents have come via email. It is the District problems which come via the telephone – people faced with evictions, housing problems and lack of punctual benefits, planning and licensing objections and so on.

My photograph this month is of the work being done to the Corn Exchange roof. One of the reasons for relocating the Children’s Centre services was that the roof leaked. I did point out at the time that as the building was owned by the County Council it was disingenuous to cite one’s own negligence as a cause for action. Although far too late to make a difference to the decision, the roof is being repaired.

My best wishes go to all candidates in the forthcoming parliamentary, district and Town elections. May all the hard work be properly rewarded.

Until the next time...... Brian Riley THIS ARTICLE IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF BRIAN RILEY, DISTRICT COUNCILLOR, HADLEIGH NORTH AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR FOR HADLEIGH. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS THOSE OF BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL OR SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

‘SPRIG OF THYME’ A Concert celebrating St. George & Shakespeare

by Belcanto Buskers St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury on Tuesday 21st April at 12.30 pm Free entry - voluntary donations

Armchair Players The February meeting saw our founder and organizer, Maddie, retire. I would like to take this opportunity to thank her for all her hard work over the past 6 years. At the beginning of March we took a trip to the Quay Theatre Sudbury to see a hilarious production of 39 Steps, directed by Malcolm Hollister, one of our members. Everyone left the theatre with a smile on their face!

For our March meeting we had Robert Crighton, formerly artist in residence at the Quay Theatre Sudbury, perform his oneman production of Everyman. At the April meeting we will be bringing our own readings linked to Easter. We are a play reading group that meet at The George on the second Monday of each month. For more information contact Jackie on 824229.

ST MARY’S HADLEIGH www.stmaryshadleigh.co.uk 01473 824987 The Benefice Office at St Mary’s is open from 10am-12noon, Tuesday-Friday

Year 5 and 6 children from St Mary’s School receiving their bibles at a Café Church service Sunday 5 April EASTER DAY 10.45am Celebration Sung Eucharist Sunday 12 April 10.45am Morning Worship 12.15 pm Shortened Eucharist Sunday 19 April 10.45am Family Communion Thursday 23 April 7.30pm High Mass Sunday 26 April 10.45am Celebration of Art 12.15pm Shortened Eucharist EVERY SUNDAY 8am Said Eucharist (BCP) EVERY TUESDAY 11am Mattins (or Communion on 1st Tuesday) at the Row Chapel, George Street 1.30-2.45pm Tadpoles, for babies, toddlers and their carers 6.30-8.30pm Porch Project (for teenagers) EVERY WEDNESDAY 7.30am Morning Prayer and Communion followed by breakfast EVERY FRIDAY 9.30am-12noon Café Church, including short all-age service at 10am 7.30-10pm Porch Project Thursday 16 April at 7.30pm, in church Annual Parochial Church Meeting ST MARY’S HADLEIGH - alive and active in the community Treasuring the past Celebrating the present Challenged by the future www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk

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After an excellent win in Round 2 of the ‘Mail on Sunday National Golf Club Classic’ competition, the Stoke by Nayland Ladies team hopes to build on its success of the two previous years. In 2013 it reached the last eight in this prestigious national team golf competition only to be beaten by Nizels from Kent, one step away from the finals in Spain. Last year ended with defeat in Round Hannah Moul reading a putt in the Mail 5, but again another creditable on Sunday match v Rushmere GC. run. Stoke by Nayland now play Hannah was at Stoke by Nayland as a their County golf competitions in Junior and is now a scratch golfer.

Essex and enter teams in the Munro Foursomes, Silver Trophy, Harris Bowl and Bronze Shield. This means that many players have the opportunity of playing competitive golf at all levels.

The Club also ensures that all lady members have the opportunity to benefit from coaching by Head Professional Roly Hitchcock and three sessions are arranged before the county matches start. Roly and his team also support the players throughout the season with group and individual lessons.

This preparation has certainly paid off with three of the four teams reaching the knockout stages in the 2014 season, the Silver Trophy team were runners up in their competition after an exciting final at Clacton.

Our members enjoy these competitive opportunities alongside the friendly and welcoming atmosphere for golfers of all levels.

Roly Hitchcock and his team are always available to help whether you are members or visitors to the Golf Club and could even help you out with a Mothers’ day gift.

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SRC at the Women's head of the river race On Saturday the 14th March, the elite ladies crew from Sudbury rowing club made their way to London to compete on the tideway on the same 6.8 kilometre course as seen in the oxford-cambridge boat race, in the prestigious ‘Women's head of the river’ event. The event is rowed in Eights with nearly 300 crews entering this year there were over 2000 female athletes found taking to the water including many universities and clubs from across the country, foreign crews and even many members of the GB rowing squad, including the likes of Katherine Grainger, Helen Glover and Heather Stanning, stars from London 2012. It is a time trial event with crews being set off down the course every 10 seconds battling to set the best time possible, in this test of fitness, rowing skill, and navigation.

For Nearly a year preparations were being made to put together a ladies crew to achieve a good result at this event, with the ladies training hard through the winter, putting up with dark early mornings, the cold and tough training regimes. The memories of winter training were washed away with euphoria when the crew achieved the best result in the history of the club coming 76th out off 298 crews, with a time of 22 minutes and 25 seconds.

A few words from the crews coach ‘Chris Jillings’ - "The crew deserve their result after all the hard work, dedication and long training hours they have posted both on the water and in the gym over the winter. I know I speak for the whole club when I say that we are all proud of their achievement and I'm sure we will see more impressive results from these crew members when undertake their summer racing programme."

The SRC crew consisted of: Bryony Dixon, Emily Morton, Kimonie Sturgeon, Melissa Murton, Lara Thomas, Jenny Spencer, Sarah Jane Gibbons, Rebecca Minnich. Cox: Tricia McGrillen Results can be found at: www.wehorr.org

Newton Green young players qualify for National Finals Two of Newton Green's young players have qualified for the English colleges national finals to be played at Bath Golf Club on March 27 and 28.

Connor Talbot and Ellie Aldous are both aged 16 and play off handicaps of six.

Ellie, who already represents Suffolk ladies at adult level, won the girls and Connor was runner up in the boys regional qualifying events held at Bawburgh Golf Club in Norfolk.

Connor Talbot and Ellie Aldous A pupil at West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, where she is studying for a BTech in Sports Sciences, Ellie is captain of Suffolk junior girls. Connor attends Suffolk New College, Ipswich, where he is working for a diploma in sport, and was a member of last year's successful Newton Green Hambro Cup winning side.

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The second race Gary had some company in the form of his training partner Karl and yet again a very early start for them both on a Thursday this time. They headed off to Walmer, Kent for the 'Marathon Day Marathon' on a day made especially for a marathon 26.02!!! I caught up with Gary the day before the race to wish him luck and asked if he intended to have a break from training afterwards? He said "just 3 days off then back training" which shows such dedication and a great commitment to raising much needed funds for our lovely small.

The third race on 14th March was a slightly later start at 8am for the Ranscombe Challenge. This was a tough marathon laden with hills and cross country trails. Gary finished this in excellent time and again was supported by his wonderful family, he also had some company along the way with his training partner Karl. We would appreciate as many donations as possible so if you are able to sponsor Gary we would be really grateful, you can donate at www.justgiving.com/fows2015 It goes without saying we are very proud of Gary and so grateful for all hard work for Whatfield School.

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Election Statement

By Prospective Babergh District Councillor For May Elections I am Reg Smith, UKIP candidate for the Hadleigh North Ward. If elected, I would like to achieve the following key objectives.

Get East House back into some kind of use after over 10 years of unoccupied neglect with associated cost to council taxpayers.This will involve abandoning currently unsuccessful attempts by BDC and going for an imaginative solution with a strict deadline!

Try to amend the amount of the new community levy money BDC are intent on giving Hadleigh Town Council (subject to a satisfactory neighbourhood plan) from 25% to 100% - there are local schools and other projects which can be better helped directly by HTC; and BDC record on using these former S106 moneys has not been good with classroom shortages,unsatisfactory rundown footpaths in key travel to school/shops areas, and so on.

Ensure the new combined BDC/MidSuffolk HQ is set up in the best place with local offices the public can pop into.

I will always have your interests at heart - stop me and ask when you see me out with Billy our long haired Jack Russell - because we literally do walk nearly everywhere in Hadleigh in the course of a week!

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Hadleigh United Football Club Sponsored by Hadleigh Tyre Group and Toppesfield Ltd www.hadleigh-utd.co.uk Hadleigh United continued to climb the league table with a share of the points at Felixstowe with Matt Downing equalising from the penalty spot. An away match at Diss saw a one goal win for Hadleigh with new signing Danny Thrower an target. A trip to Stanway was won by three goals to one while a fifth successive away match saw Thrower score the only goal at Clacton. The first team played their first home game for seven weeks when Newmarket visited the Millfield on 21st March. The Reserves won by two goals in a cup match at Long Melford. The next match was also a cup match against Haverhill Borough which we won after a penalty shootout. The next Reserve match resulted in a heavy defeat at Stanway before Walsham were beaten at the Millfield by three goals to one. A visit from Lowestoft Reserves in another cup match saw our second string put up a good display but the visitors scored the game’s only goal. Our Thurlow Nunn Youth Team lost against Brightlingsea and Clacton but beat Haverhill at home and away. Congratulations to Dan Knight, Tyler French and Ollie Dunlop for being selected for Suffolk’s youth team.

Prizewinners in the latest monthly draw were Mervyn Bignell and Kris Rose. the ground improvement winner was S.Cowle Electrical. Both draws were made by youth section parent Simon Clarke.

Hadleigh United Fixtures First team fixtures for April begin at the Millfield on Saturday 4th with a home match against Norwich United. On Monday 6th we travel to Whitton while on Saturday 11th we begin a run of home games at home to Ipswich Wanderers.

On Saturday 18th we entertain Thetford before Gorleston come to Hadleigh on Saturday 25th. The Reserves go into Essex to meet Brightlingsea on Saturday 4th before travelling to Felixstowe on Saturday 11th. The month ends with a home match against Stanway on Tuesday 21st. 4Our Thurlow Nunn youth team travel to Long Melford on Tuesday 7th before a home fixture against Halstead on Wednesday 22nd. Any cup matches will take preference and any alterations to the above matches will be on the club website.

Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Two Thorns and A Rose competition Weekend Mixed Texas Scramble – Two Thorns & a Rose Competition. A cold frosty morning saw the first of this year’s weekend mixed competitions.

Twelve ‘Roses’, each partnered by two ‘Thorns’, after a shotgun start, played a Texas Scramble on the Gainsborough course, each team having a stroke allowance of 10% of their aggregate handicap. The course was still very wet in places Derek Pritchard, Ian Thompson, Eileen following the overnight rain, but Hands (Ladies Captain) Bev Thompson the ground-staff worked hard to Julian Lamb (Club Captain) make all holes in play and ensuring a very enjoyable event. Not long after all the players were safely in the club house, the rain came again! The winners were Ian Thompson (Vice Captain), Bev Thompson and Derek Prichard with a score of 62.3. Second were Duncan Smith, Suzanne Shaw-Smith and Paul Lankester with 62.5 and third, Louis Freeman, Mandy Byham and Nigel Byham with 65.3.

The prizes were presented by Julian Lamb, Club Captain. The competition was followed by a meal and the presentation of prizes.

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Suffolk’s only authorised Sales, Service & Repair engineers for Domextra Water Softeners Spares stocked for most models back to 1974 or later Prompt, reliable maintenance and repairs Full range of domestic and commercial models Hadleigh Cycling Club has unveiled plans for the town’s inaugural cycling festival which will take place on the weekend of September 19th and 20th. The festival will consist of a junior event for young cyclists on Saturday and a noncompetitive sportive for adult cyclists on Sunday.

The club is hoping to capitalise on the national and countywide interest in cycling, enthuse children and their parents, draw hundreds of cyclists and supporters to the town, benefiting Hadleigh’s community and businesses. The junior event is in its fourth year of running and it has always been very popular with younger riders and parents. It is an excellent opportunity for youngsters to receiving coaching and experience racing in a safe environment.

The sportive has been named “The Gayford Flyer” in recognition of the town’s world record breaking aviator, Oswald Gayford. The 16km, 50km and 100km routes will take the riders past landmarks including Gayford family home on Angel Street, RAF Wattisham where he served as commander and his final resting place in Naughton. The registration for the sportive is now opened on British Cycling’s website and more info will be released through http://www.thegayfordflyer.info Adam Chamberlin, Chair of the Club said, “We believe that this weekend supports the Suffolk’s Year of Cycling initiative and links with the County Council’s ambition to be the “most active county”. “It will also help to ensure that there is a legacy for cycling in Hadleigh after we are visited by the professionals in June with the Women’s Tour and the Tour of Britain in September.”

Currently, the sportive is supported by The Pedal House, The George Public House, Sunny Day Cycleworks and Crockatt Garage.

For further information about the Gayford Flyer, please contact Richard Holdaway on 07940 592945 or email: rjh_mail@yahoo.com The club runs weekly junior coaching sessions and a range of regular rides for its members. Ten of the members will be taking part in an epic ride from London to Paris in 24 hours in June to raise money for a local charity, The Brendan Oakes Trust, supporting one of their projects to renovate a children’s ward at the Ipswich Hospital.

Please visit http://hadleighcyclingclub.org/ to find out more about the club. For any general queries, please email info@hadleighcyclingclub.org or connect with the club via social media for the latest information – Facebook: Hadleigh Cycling Club/Twitter: @HadleighCycling.

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The new tennis season starts in April and we have some exciting news. MaryClaire Tweedy is starting up Junior Coaching in Hadleigh! Marie Claire is an LTA qualified coach and is enthusiastic about helping youngsters in the Hadleigh area to develop their tennis skills. Sessions will be at the Layham Road Sports Ground on Thursdays from 16th April. To start with there will be two sessions: 4.00 to 5.00pm for Beginners and 5.00 to 6.00pm for Improvers.

Bring your children down they’ll love it! For more information call Mary-Claire on 07946 746126 or email mctweedy@hotmail.com Of course it is a new season for adults and teenagers too and the Hadleigh Tennis Club invites you to our club sessions where we play social tennis. Now is a great time to start playing again and brush up your skills for the summer.

There are three club sessions per week: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.00pm and Sundays from 9.30am to 12.00 pm. Visit our website www.hadleightennis.org.uk, or if you have any queries please email to hadleightennis@gmail.com, or call Brian Walls on 07714 484842.

Cartoon Capers to entice Young Golfers Cartoon capers are to be used by a golf club to entice more young people into the sport. One of the country’s leading comic strip artists has put his talents to work to create a cartoon aimed at catching the attention of youngsters.

Barrie Appleby, who illustrates for the Beano and other comics, has teamed up with Newton Green Golf Club in Suffolk.

Nationwide, the number of juniors joining clubs has tailed off in recent times, and Newton’s aim is to engage their attention.

The club has gained a reputation for its progressive recruitment ideas, and has capitalised on the talents of neighbour Barrie, whose home overlooks the course. Barrie said: “As we are near neighbours it was a pleasure to be involved.” His illustration has been used by Sudbury-based Ark Design Consultants to produce a flyer. Each year until 2017 the club will circulate 350 Year Six pupils (aged 10-11) in a dozen local primary schools. As part of the initiative, the club’s professional Tim Cooper has been carrying out a series of get into golf sessions in the schools. These will culminate in an inter schools competition at the club, and invitations to the keener pupils for more free lessons.

Peter Phillpot, club chairman, said: “We have one of the most successful junior sections in East Anglia and do not want to be caught out by the nationwide decline in interest from young people. “We are being proactive by investing resources. The generous gesture from Barrie Appleby to assist our cause means we can blaze a trail and try to ensure we capture the attention of young people. “We need to continue helping develop the sport locally, and ensure Newton Green is a benchmark club for young people.”

In recent times the club has had youngsters qualifying for national squad training and has a dozen juniors representing Suffolk at various levels.

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