Hadleigh Community News, April 2017

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The Hadleigh Chamber of Commerce has been relaunched to support and represent businesses in Hadleigh and the surrounding villages. A new committee has been formed to define and implement the most useful roles that the Chamber can play and to recruit new members from among Hadleigh’s thriving business community. High Street retailer Sean Garnham of Hadleigh's 'GANT Shop' has been elected Chairman and is determined to see the Chamber promote the spirit of enterprise in Hadleigh and support and represent the interests of its wide cross-section of businesses. “Hadleigh is a remarkable place,” he says. “It is a small mediaeval market town set in beautiful Suffolk countryside. It is home to one of the UK’s oldest annual agricultural shows and it also has a thriving high street and two industrial estates with different types of businesses. Dotted around the town and neighbouring villages there are also very many small businesses and sole traders offering different products and services and covering many trades and professions,” he adds.

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Hadleigh's Town Council, the Chamber of Commerce and the Community Steering Group are collaborating to facilitate a Christmas event 2017 but your help and your ideas are needed. A meeting of the community is to be held at The Guildhall, IPSWICH OR COPFORD (NRforCOLCHESTER) Market Place, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 5DN on April 3rd starting at 6pm. To support organisation and communication a new Facebook page will be created, titled ‘Support Christmas in Hadleigh IP7’. Please register your interest and comment on this page, and we look forward to seeing you on April 3rd.

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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 9.30 -12.00 noon.

Every Tuesday afternoon: Chicago Bridge 2 pm at Hadleigh Football Club.

Every Wednesday 7 - 9 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.

Last Friday of the month 10:30 to 13:30 - Royal British Legion Pop-in Centre - Service personnel, veterans and families meet for a brew and a chat.

For a full record of town events and to avoid them competing please visit the Events’ Calendar http://visithadleighsuffolk.co.uk/events/month/

Saturday 1st April at St. Mary’s Church - Hadleigh Choral Society Concert, 09:14 Page 1 at 8.00 p.m. Bar opens at 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £14 Over-60: £12 Under-16: £2 available from The Idler, 37 High Street, Hadleigh & from choir members, & on the door www.hadleighchoralsociety.org.uk.

Tuesday 4th, 11th, April 2pm to 4pm Together Tuesday takes place at Hadleigh Pool & Leisure, this week you are invited to Mask Making. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday 4th April Hadleigh URC 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee, Community Room. Church open for Prayer.

Wednesday 5th, 12th, 26th April 10am to 12noon Ping Pong, a fun game of ping pong followed by a cuppa and chat. Hadleigh Pool & Leisure. Everyone Local Community News welcome.

Community News Wednesday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th April 3pm to 5pm The Place2Play takes place at Hadleigh Pool & Leisure, Fun Place – Fun Time for under 10’s, big and small bouncy castles. Children must be supervised at all times. For more information call 07870 506690.

Thursday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th April 2pm to 3pm Otago – Chair Based Exercise takes place at Hadleigh Health Centre. You may feel that you are too old to think about taking any type of regular exercise, but did you know that taking partLocal in a seated exercise can help you stay independent for longer? It Community News can help you to stay mobile and reduce your risk of falling. Limited spaces, please call 01473 823470 to reserve your place.

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Friday 7th April 12.15pm Lunch Club, Ansell Centre Saturday 8th April Spring Table Top Sale at semer Village Hall 10 am to 1 pm.

Refreshments available, in aid of All Saints, Semer.

Sunday 9th April 10.30am Palm Sunday worship at St Mary’s church Monday 10th April 10.15 - 12.15pm Holiday Club for 5-11 years Ansell Centre Monday 10th April Armchair Players play reading group 7.30pm at The George, Hadleigh. New members welcome.

Tuesday 11th April 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee, Hadleigh URC, Community Room; 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer; 10.15 - 12.15pm Holiday Club for 5-11 years Ansell Centre Wednesday 12th April HDTA presents a Fashion Show by Edinburgh Woollen Mill in the Royal British Legion starting 7.30 pm. Tickets £5 from St. Elizabeth Hospice Shop, 96 High Street, Hadleigh.

Friday 14th April 10.30am Good Friday Walk of Witness Sunday 16th April 10 - 12noon (postponed) Please note no Bunting Workshop due to Easter. Next and last gathering at Hadleigh Pool and Leisure Centre on Sunday 7th May. Come and enjoy a sociable couple of hours while making bunting to decorate High Street during the Festival of Gardening and Art celebrations. All abilities, flowery material and machinists welcome.

Contact Jane Snowdon 01473 824 957. snowdonjane@hotmail.co.uk Sunday 16th April 10.30am Easter Sunday Worship, Hadleigh URC Tuesday 18th April 10.00-11.30am, Come in for Coffee, Hadleigh URC, Community Room; 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer, Hadleigh URC. Wednesday 19th April 12.15pm Lunch Club Ansell Centre Friday 21st April 9.30am The Ark Toddler Club at Hadleigh Baptist Church Saturday 22nd 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 £15. Tel: 01473 823282.

Sunday 23rd April 2017 The 10th Suffolk Classic Motorcycle Show at Stour Valley Business Park, Brundon Lane, Sudbury CO10 7GB, just off A131. 10 am - 4 pm. Cafe, auto-jumble, raffle, trophies for all classes. For more info: John Walker 01787 881803.

Sunday 23rd April Lavenham Farmers' Market, Village Hall, Church Street CO10 9QT 10am - 1.30pm. Award-winning, voted best market in Suffolk.

Locally grown vegetables, home baked pies and cakes, Suffolk game, honey, chutneys, preserves and brewed ales. Delicious Farmers' Cafe. Free parking and entry.

Tuesday 25th April 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee, Hadleigh URC, Community Room; 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer, Hadleigh URC Thurs 27th April 7.30 pm. Fidelis monthly meeting. “Old Sayings and Their Origins” by Peter Banham. 7.30pm in The Dining Room (opp The Ram Pub).

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Friday 28th April 9.30am The Ark Toddler Club at Hadleigh Baptist Church Friday 28th April - Sudbury Farmers' Market, St Peter's Church, Market Hill CO10 2EA 9.30am - 2pm. Fresh bread, pastries, local pork, beef and lamb, fantastic fruit, vegetables and plants. Pop up cafe by The Bridge Project. Free Entry.

Saturday 29th April Hadleigh Naturalists Society Annual Spring Fayre, Ansell Centre, Hadleigh, 10 am - 12 noon. For further information contact Hadleigh 01473 824975

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What a difference a day makes in the sunshine. We have had a second visit from the V Team at Essex Uni, on a volunteer day. The picture is of one of their volunteers with my dog Lucy, Lucy did not have a good start to her life. I had been told about a place that was suspected of being a puppy farm and ask if I would investigate and report them, if I felt they were doing this despicable act. So I chose an 8 week old puppy they were advertising and went along to view. They tell you NOT to buy a puppy if you suspect they are puppy farmed, BUT a big but, that is easier said than done, when you see that innocent baby dog frightened out of its life because of its living conditions and them having to listen to the sound of angry caged up adult dogs barking through frustration of their confinement and the barking of those in distress around them, it is far from easy.

It was impossible for me as an animal lover to walk away empty handed and do as advised, I just wanted to hang onto her for dear life, after she was man handled and thrown into my hands, that was before I had even got out of the car and while they were throwing her, saying “pay now in cash”. I ask to see her mother and they pointed at a timid shaking wreck of a cocker spaniel and when I ask about her father named on her paper work, they said they had forgotten who or where he came from, somewhere up north I was told. I thought at the time probably one of those angry caged up dogs in that dark shed! Once home I reported them straight away to two authorities and as you may have guessed I did not give her back. Once home it took some time for her to adjust and not run and hide, shaking if she heard a noise or a dog bark. I have showered her with love and having her come with me daily to French’s, working around all types of animals and people of all ages, she has become every ones favourite little girl.

There is not a day that goes by where someone says to me “I have never met such a happy dog, she actually smiles” bless her she loves a good huge too!

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The clocks have gone forward and it is light in the evenings. I am glad that you all enjoyed my picture from The Galle Face Hotel in Sri Lanka. One of your number suggested that my astonishment could be expressed in the phrase “Gosh! Buttered Parsnips are available here”. I am not sure that my senses come alive at the thought of parsnips generally; I may have been surprised at the sight of a courgette in Colombo. I know that some of you have been concerned that my chauffeur Frank’s gardening exploits may need attention. He has pruned his wisteria at entirely the wrong time of year and now risks frost bite in his buds; he may never recover from that. Well, Frank was taking a house guest and I for a cup of coffee at Hintlesham Hall only to find it was closed for a private function. We wafted by and arrived in the portals of the separately owned Hintlesham Hall Golf Club (Tel. 01473 652761). The proprietors are Debbie Roblin and her husband. Debbie and her staff looked after us in an exemplary fashion so much so that we returned for Sunday lunch and a mid week repast. The Golf Club is set in some 150 rolling acres and Debbie kindly drove me around the grounds and the course in a buggy. The picture shows Debbie and I in front of the vehicle. You can pop in for coffee and cakes, afternoon tea and excellent lunches or just a drink. Everything is wonderfully prepared and the staff are attentive and one is made to feel special. That is something that so many hotels and restaurants lack. Why not pop along and give it a try – tell Debbie that I sent you. There is an Easter Lunch on Sunday, 16 April and then a St George’s Day lunch on 23 April with The Three Chordettes entertaining. It really is a good place for a Wake if you should sadly have a funeral or on a brighter note, a wedding and you can even play a round first!

I received enormous interest in the position of my new Secretary. I am pleased to say that I have now appointed Alison Brown who has a wealth of legal experience. Whilst as I mentioned previously there is some expansion arriving in the Inheritance Tax nil rate band in the shape of an additional £100,000 allowance for a house left to children, the Government fees payable upon a probate application are to leap as from May when Estates up to £500,000 will attract a fee of £1,000 and up to £1 million a fee of £4,000. Do approach us in connection with your conveyancing needs. Support local business where you will receive good service and the benefit of vast experience all at a reasonable fee.

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Cllr Dr Siân Dawson, Conservative Councillor for Hadleigh North was delighted to have had the privilege of being involved in delivering a legacy for the residents of Hadleigh. At long last the brick works site Brett Works, which has been left derelict for nearly 30 years has finally obtained planning approval. ‘We should all be proud our local firm Wincer Kievanaar could deliver such a great project for local people’. In the final weeks running up to the decision, there was an enormous amount of time and energy working with architects and planners finalising details on the project. I spent considerable time improving and changing much of the small detail and I must say developers and architects were very accommodating. I was determined that this project should take into consideration many of the unique features and would be complimentary to our local environment.

The brownfield site will be developed to encompass 64 retirement living apartments that will include shared ownership for all the community. The site will comprise of a large Maltings, bungalows, cottages, an extensive public open space, which will be landscaped as a natural wildlife area and complimented with a new footbridge. The developers kindly asked what would we like and I suggested a bridge worthy of the one of the best gardens, so the bridge design put forward is based on the bridge in Monet’s water lily garden at Giverney. It must enhance the local riverside walk and preferably made completely of natural hard wood.

In addition, soft landscaping I believe is critical for this project to succeed.

Again, Wincers ensured that no ugly fencing would be imposed and hedging would be more appropriate for partitioning. I have also insisted we should try to encompass a main feature down the streets, we don’t want a long wall of concrete houses, soft touches must be placed within the landscape to break up the development. The developers agreed to my proposal to plant small pink and white blossom trees up the central avenue and in each garden, so I trust in the Spring, the central road will be something quite spectacular rather than the bland landscaping which is so often seen in new developments.

The central road has been changed from the traditional bland black tar, developers again agreed to complimentary tagular brick paving in three colours, which will enhance the road and pavements and significantly enrich the street scene. Gone are the long storm proof windows in the bungalows, these are replaced with flush casement windows that will be painted in soft fog colours and compliment the contemporary Maltings. The idea is to create something that is traditional with a contemporary feel that will be a lasting and a legacy for our community on what is a unique site.

As many readers probably know, throughout Babergh there has been much criticism of various developments. After this extensive exercise, for the first time there were cheers and applause in the Babergh Chamber. It seems throughout the community, everyone is on board and I should personally and on behalf of the Conservatives like to thank residents for supporting me. I give a special thanks to the the Hadleigh Heritage Society, Dick Fletcher, Hadleigh Angling Club, Roger Young and all those who took the time to contact me and pass on their objective views, which enabled delivery of a successful project for you.

I am advised the timescales are as follows, the architectural dig will commence shortly and take six months, subject to any historical finds, followed by clearance and decontamination of the site and building should commence in October and be completed in 18 months.

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Hadleigh Craft Group

After attending a fascinating Talk given by a volunteer from TWAM, the Christian Charity which sends donated tools out across the world, Christine Sturman, a member of the Hadleigh Craft Group decided to ask her fellow members to help with the cause. They were invited to donate any haberdashery items that might be of no further use to them. The response was amazing. Material, wools, needles, cottons, buttons and even actual sewing machines came flooding in. Members then set to work putting together dozens of sewing kits, tool bags, and needle and scissor cases etc. The ladies thoroughly enjoyed a morning of cutting, sewing and sorting, with several of the members taking work home to finish items they been preparing.

TWAM (Tools with a Mission) collects donated tools of every kind which are then taken by volunteers to a refurbishment centre where they are sorted, repaired, sharpened and then packed into trade kits. When ready, the kits are sent overseas to communities who can then learn to support themselves by having the availability of tools of various trades and skills to work with. There are seven TWAM refurbishment centres avross the UK - the closest being in Ipswich. If readers have any unwanted tools taking up space around the house or shed, then please consider donating them to this very worthy cause.

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SPECIAL EVENTS All prices are inclusive of return Coach travel & entrance, unless otherwise stated Fri 2nd June Kew Gardens & Palace ........................From £54.50 Wed 7th June Anglesey Abbey, Gardens & Lode Mill ......From £30.00 Thurs 8th June Brick Lane Music Hall.................................£70.00 Thurs 22nd June Seniors Day & “Lady Day @ Emerson Bar” .......£88.00 Fri 23rd June “Little Mix” At Newmarket Races............From £67.00 Wed 5th July Pensthorpe Natural Park ......................From £33.00 Fri 7th July Brick Lane – Summertime Showcase...............£70.00 Sat 8th July Hampton Court Flower Show.........................£53.00 Thurs 13th July Newmarket “Ladies Day” ............................£46.00 Wed 19th July Seniors Day & “42nd Street” ........................£78.00 Wed 26th July Sandringham Flower Show...........................£33.00 Sat 12th August Buckingham Palace & Afternoon Tea ...............£72.50 Fri 18th August “Olly Murs” At Newmarket Races ...........From £68.00 Sat 26th August “Jess Glynne” At Newmarket Races ........From £64.00 Sun 27th August “Jane Mcdonald” In Concert @ Lowestoft.........£49.00 Tues 3rd October 2 Course Lunch & Kensington Palace – “Diana – 20 Years On”........................From £50.00 Sat 7th/Sun. 8th Oct London Weekend .............................From £112.50 Sun 19th November Classical Spectacular @ Royal Albert Hall ........£62.50 OAP & Child Rates Available On Some Of The Above Many more ‘special events’ being added weekly

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When the coaches approached the parents of the U12 Hadleigh United and Brettsiders Under 12 Football teams last season and suggested a joint European Tour for the boys in 2018, it was met with enthusiasm and it was agreed that we would pull together as a group and fundraise enough money to enable each and every player to be able to go no matter what.

Fundraising started straight away with a successful Easter raffle and the boys have done their own fundraising packing shopping at Morrisons, which you may have read about in the last edition. However, with £7,500 as the minimum target to cover the basic transport, accommodation and entry into a football tournament in the Netherlands for all the boys it was clear that we needed a fantastic fundraiser.

On Saturday the 25th February, the parents and wider community of Hadleigh and beyond, came together to support the boys and attended a Race Night held at the Ansell Centre.

Over 180 family and friends joined the boys to have a fun packed and enjoyable evening. Each and every family got involved in the evening contributing prizes, buying horses, selling tricast squares, raising sponsorship or doing a stint behind the bar! It was a great example to the boys of team work in action. We are delighted to announce that the evening raised a staggering £3286.90. In addition, the Community of Hadleigh really got behind the event and the boys would like to thank the following for their very generous sponsorship of the evening: Gladwell’s Pet and Country Store, Pinnacle Stainless Ltd, Eco Systems Tree and Groundcare Ltd, Owen Corble, French Complexion, Annie’s Jamberry, Hadleigh Mobility, Hadleigh Fast Food, Highcliff Veterinary Practice (who sponsored the medals for the winners).

A special thanks for their kind support of the evening also needs to go to: Hayley Hedges-Quinn and Rachael Rudge who ran the race night for us, The George Public House, Smugglers Catering, Le Petit Paris Cafe.

Many Congratulations to our winning horse owners: Race 1 – ‘Gladwell Gallop’ – ‘Jack-in-a-box’ owned by Geoff & Sarah Felton Race 2 - 'The Pinnacle Point to Point’ – ‘Squimble’ owned by Karen Slatter Race 3 – ‘The Lumberjack’ – ‘Preloved’ owned by Steve & Lydia Josselyn Race 4 - 'The Stanley Stakes’ – ‘Benjo’ owned by Tracey Squirrell Race 5 - 'The French Classics’ – ‘Ruby’ owned by Ellen Stanmore Race 6 - 'The Jamberry Jaunt’ – ‘Oh Just One More Thing‘ owned by John Simpson Race 7 - 'The Hadleigh Mobility Movers’ – ‘Ruby Tuesday’ owned by Sandra & Andy Grimsey Race 8 – ‘Volkan’s Heroes’ (Auction Race) – ‘Spider-Man’ owned by the KiddStanton family Tri-Cast prize of £100 was won by Dave Smith and the Heads or Tails competition was won by Kim Baldwin.

Last but by no means least a huge thanks to Jan Dicks from the Ansell Centre for being so helpful and accommodating.

Congratulations to all the winners on the night, but the main winners are the boys of the HUFC U12 section who are well on their way to an enriching experience in the Netherlands in May 2018.

If you are interested in finding out how you can support the team reach their target please email hufcfundraising@gmail.com we are open to offers of further sponsorship.

Did you lose a ring?

We have a ring which was handed in to our office, which was found in the Guildhall area over 12 months ago - so if you have lost one just get in touch 01473 823366 or kelvin@keithavis.co.uk.

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Recipe for Success

by Sarah Thompson Someone asked me recently if I could do more recipes for savoury items.

There are two reasons as to why I cannot on this occasion. Firstly, Easter is approaching, so one must have chocolate, especially if deprived during Lent.

Secondly, this month’s recipe has James Martin at its very epicentre and I make no apologies for drooling! However, you shall have a savoury dish next month dear reader, rest assured.

Chocolate Mousse (Serves six) Ingredients: 200g dark chocolate, broken into pieces, 3 large eggs, separated, 50g caster sugar, gently whipped cream, to serve (optional) Method Place the chocolate and 120ml of water in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of just simmering water – do not let the bottom of the bowl touch the water. Heat gently, stirring, until the chocolate is melted.

Remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly, then stir in the egg yolks with a wooden spoon until well combined.

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Rotary Club of Hadleigh makes Donation to HDAA

The Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance would like to say a big thank you to the Rotary Club of Hadleigh for their kind donation to the Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance. A donation £250.00 have been received as part of the Rotary Christmas collection. Phil Wells Chair of the HDAA says “It is great the see the community in Hadleigh pulling together to ensure Hadleigh supports those living with dementia. The challenges facing Social Care mean that community groups need to provide more support and this kind of funding can enable that to happen. Thank you.” For more information on how to get involved in supporting the HDAA work in working to become a dementia friendly Hadleigh visit the new website at: www.hadleighdementiafriends.co.uk

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Part-time caretaker/ site manager vacancy

Hadleigh United Reformed Church is located next to Market Place and both practically and spiritually aims to be at the heart of the community it serves.

We have created a new part-time post to work alongside our team of volunteers aimed at ensuring that the church, its associated community rooms and grounds are maintained to a high standard so that all can enjoy the facilities in a safe manner. This role entails looking after stock levels, general cleaning, setting up before and after events, security and maintenance. If you have a few hours or so to spare each week and this sounds like a role for you, please contact Jan Dicks on (01473) 823413 or Ronnie Howson on (01473) 310169 by the end of April for an informal chat and tour of the premises.

The Hadleigh Thrift Shop Loyalty Scheme

The winner of this month’s £50 prize is Mrs. M. Dagwell, and the second prize, which has been donated by Adnams in Hadleigh, goes to Mrs. M. Downing. Some of the shops etc. have agreed to sponsor the scheme for the next year, but we do need some more to do the same. If you would like to join the scheme please contact Barbara on 01473 828800.

ZOR Boutique Spring/Summer collection now in store and on-line

ZOR Boutique AT KERSEY MILL

We are very excited to announce that a wide range of our Spring Summer collection is now available online and in the shop at Kersey Mill. These pieces consist of light cottons and specific colours for this fall.

Including pinks, light greys and blues, as well as the classic whites and creams.

All new Brakeburn & Fenella pieces are proving very popular with our current customers. Especially the loose fitting tunics and tops as they can be worn casually during the day or more formally in the evening. With our very predictable summer weather these pieces are great as they can be layered up for those cooler and wetter days. One of my favourite new pieces is the semi- precious stone tassel necklaces. They have been designed to complement many outfits casual or formal. The necklaces are handmade so can be made to order or changed to a certain colour or length.

Drive it day! Many of you are aware that last year Kersey Mill hosted a drive it day involving many classic and vintage cars. Due to the success of last year’s event it is being held again at Kersey Mill. Drive it day will be taking place on Sunday 23rd April 10am- 4pm. Free entry to all display vehicles and £2 for public parking. All proceeds will go to the restoration of Kersey Mill & Alzheimer's Society. Zor Boutique will be open on the day and will be offering special discounts.

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Hadleigh Naturalists Society Saturday 29th April 2017 Stunning jewellery, scarves, bags, purses, clothing & shoes.

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Annual Spring Fayre For further information contact Mr R. Westwell (Chairman) Hadleigh 01473 824975

Ansell Centre, Hadleigh, 10 am - 12 noon

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Spring is in the air!

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‘Pupils enjoy a very wide range of stimulating activities that parents describe as “amazing”’ Ofsted - September 2013

‘Pupils’ social development is outstanding’ Ofsted - September 2013

‘100% of parents would recommend this School to another parent’ Ofsted - September 2013

‘The headteacher, staff and governors share a strong commitment to drive the School forward, always with the central focus of raising pupils’ standards’ Ofsted - September 2013

For a brochure, or to look around the School, please phone: 01473 823309 or visit the School website: http://www.whatfield.suffolk.sch.uk

Longer days and brighter skies are now upon us meaning it's time to start in the garden again and perhaps think about a few interior projects to brighten up your home. Spring is most certainly in the air and there is nothing quite like a few pots or window box brimming with colourful plants to make you feel like Summer is now on the horizon! For a good selection of healthy, locally grown plants take a look at Bridge Farm Plants in Monks Eleigh.

This lovely little plant centre is now in its fourth year at Bridge Farm Barns and its friendly staff are always happy to chat and help you out with any gardening queries. “When the plant centre re-opens in March it always brings so much colour to the outside of the site, and with the beautiful days that we are currently experiencing it certainly makes you want to get out into the garden!”, says Caroline Gage, owner of Bridge Farm Barns. “Our outside tables have now been reinstated on the terrace of the Corn Craft Tea Room so our customers can now sit and enjoy any Spring sunshine with a coffee and a cake!”

Last year, Corn Craft opened a new “lifestyle & home” department which is full of gorgeous spring accessories for your home.

“A new throw and a few pretty cushions can easily brighten up a room ,” says Caroline.

“Our lifestyle shop has been really well received since we opened last June and is such a pleasure to buy for! We have some stunning new embroidered cushions now in with throws that tone in beautifully.”

For more information on Bridge Farm Barns see www.bridgefarmbarns.co.uk or call 01449 740456

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David Burr’s board of directors are delighted to announce the arrival of Julian Chung to further strengthen the established sales and lettings team in Leavenheath

Julian brings with him a wealth of experience having been the branch manager of a successful corporate estate agency within the market town of Hadleigh for the last 11 years.

Jack Thornley, Managing Director of David Burr Leavenheath Ltd, added “Following our most successful year to date, we are thrilled to have had the opportunity to add Julian to our experienced team. With a noticeable growth in demand for property in Hadleigh and the surrounding villages in recent years, we are excited by the prospect of expanding into what is fast becoming one of the most popular areas of Suffolk. Julian’s arrival signals the next step in our expansion as we look to cement our status in Hadleigh and the surrounding area via a new sales and lettings office due to open later this year�. Julian added “I am really looking forward to joining David Burr, it is as a company I have always held in high regard and I'm excited by the future expansion plans into Hadleigh. I have enjoyed my time working in the area and serving the local community over the last 11 years and want to thank those that have put their trust in me to sell their property. I look forward to seeing any previous clients again and continuing those relationships as an when you require the need for advice or opinion. In what will no doubt be a challenging year for our country, I remain confident in the desirability of Suffolk, reinforced by what has a particularly buoyant market in recent times.�

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Labels to Love Boutique & Designer Dress Agency

Labels to Love celebrate 4 years in Hadleigh with a Spring sale!

In our Spring Sale we have lots of 50% OFF bargains including Adini and long evening dresses from ÂŁ49.99. There are also wedding and occasion outfits from John Charles and Paul Vasseur originally ÂŁ600-ÂŁ800 now selling for ÂŁ199. We also have a great selection of hats and fascinators from Mary-Anne Morrison.

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Welcome to the Travel Stop Cruise Show an event that will whisk you around the world without leaving Suffolk…

A cruise holiday offers endless possibilities. Explore diverse cultures, cuisine, architecture and climates. Whether you’re seeking sun and sand or history and adventure, there is always something different to see and do.

Whether you are a first time cruiser or a seasoned enthusiast, cruising the world is exciting for a number of reasons. Experience many of the world’s exciting destinations during many incredible ports of call all in one holiday and all whilst only having to unpack once. Travel in the highest levels of comfort, with impeccable customer service and plentiful amenities on board. The atmosphere on a cruise ship is guaranteed to exceed your expectations and cruise holidays are also great value for money. A cruise typically includes your meals, snacks, entertainment, and en-suite accommodation so, with all this included in the price, there are often only your personal expenses to budget for.

To some people cruising is all about the formal occasion and the golden age of cruising. There are some cruise lines whose style still encompasses dinner jackets, white gloved waiters, silver service and opulent surroundings. Many people are still leaning towards these formal cruises and many brands successfully cater for these tastes. On the other hand, an increasing amount of passengers prefer the more relaxed and freestyle approach to cruising - a philosophy that is all about freedom and flexibility and there are a number of cruise lines that offer this laid-back service. These offer a casual style without any obligation or need to dress formally for dinner.

The world of cruising has so much to offer all types of customers with cruise ships that accommodate anything from 80 passengers to 6500 passengers, some with traditional features including afternoon tea and some with surf parks and fairground rides. It’s really important to choose the right cruise line for you, and with this in mind Travel Stop have organised the ultimate cruise event to showcase all of the UK’s leading cruise lines and experts. This event, combined with their passion for cruising will really whisk you around the world without leaving Suffolk.

Travel Stop is able to give reliable, unbiased recommendations and independent advice whilst providing the highest possible levels of customer service. The aim is never to just meet expectations, but to exceed them and to think of the things our customers have not. This is what makes Travel Stop different. And the expertise within the team of knowledgeable consultants will ensure that the cruise you book will be exactly the right one for you.

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New member of the team!

Hadleigh Physio has just hired a new member of the team! However, he is slightly different to our other staff! We’ll give you a few clues; he is shorter than most of the team, he has considerably more body hair and you might not be able to book into his diary! However, he does have lots of things in common with them. He is adventurous, caring, approachable and just as qualified at improving people’s day! He is keen to be involved in many aspects of the business from increasing his core stability in Pilates to relaxing during a Swedish Massage.

Have you guessed who it is yet?

While all of us are very excited about his arrival, the devastating news is that he hasn’t got a name yet! This is where we need your help! He is making his first public appearance at the Hadleigh Show on the 20th May so please come and see him and the team at the stand! We want you and your family to think of the best name for our fluffiest member of the team! The more creative the better. So start thinking now! There will be a prize for the winner.

In order to follow his story please like us on Facebook - he’s got a very busy diary planned, from climbing Ben Nevis to a trip up around the Dolomites! It would be a crime to miss it!

Visit The Royal British Legion at: George Street, Hadleigh IP7 2BB Last Friday of Every Month 10.30 am to 1.30 pm ‘The Sharron Elliott Lounge’ Information, advice and guidance for serving members of the Armed Forces, Reservists, Veterans and their families

Physiotherapy • Clinical Pilates • Acupuncture Sports & Swedish Massage • Podiatry Respiratory Physiotherapy

Hadleigh Physiotherapy Limited The Clinic, 111 George Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 5BP Telephone: 01473 810185 Email: enquiries@hadleighphysio.co.uk www.hadleighphysio.co.uk www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk

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James Cartlidge writes Member of Parliament for South Suffolk Whilst other parts of the Budget hogged the headlines, I suspect that the item announced by the Chancellor that will have the more lasting impact is ‘Tlevels’. These are new technical qualifications which seek to address our long standing failure to be as productive as other countries. In short, comparable nations are generally able to produce more national wealth for each person in work. That means in practical terms not only that we have to work longer hours for the same standard of living, but it means that we lag behind many European nations in income per head – we are poorer, comparatively speaking. In 2015, for every comparable hour worked in Germany, the UK produced 37% less output. Of course, there is much to be proud of in our economic performance of late – record low unemployment; low inflation and a growing economy – and we have historic advantages like our language and respected legal system. Nevertheless, most experts recognise that our historic underperformance in productivity is linked to a weaker skills base, even if we have leading universities in the more academic fields. Put simply, technical education in our country has failed to result in enough young adults with firstrate skills, and any plan to tackle the productivity deficit must establish a system of education that rectifies this.

As such, I welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement of a new ‘T-level’ system.

Where the route from GCSE to A-level to University is both well-established and well-regarded, the same is not currently true for technical education. The Budget seeks to put these new courses on an equal footing with the traditional academic route by increasing the number of hours that students train by 50% and simplifying the current 13,000 possible qualifications to just 15. An additional £500m of extra funding has been allocated to pay for this new system.

When I meet local businesses in South Suffolk they often cite recruiting staff with the right skills as their toughest challenge, and it could be even harder after Brexit. Improving technical education can boost our prosperity and strengthen our nation as it leaves the EU.

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836 - 1917)

Who knows the story of this lady, celebrating the centenary of her death this year? Many people will have seen her name above the entrance to the A & E unit at Ipswich Hospital, but are they aware what a remarkable woman she was, or even who she was?

She was born in London but spent most of her childhood in Suffolk, Leiston, where her father was a successful business man. He had a barley and coal merchanting business at Snape Maltings and moved to Aldeburgh where he built Alde House. But what an amazing daughter he produced – so many firsts to her name.

The first woman to pass the exams to become a doctor, opened the first hospital for women in London, first Dean of the London School of Medicine for Women and finally first female mayor in England – Aldeburgh. Through all this she was constantly fighting the Victorian prejudice against women doing anything but bear children and manage the home. Needless to say she was a leading political campaigner for women’s rights.

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A Lecture by Mark Mitchels on Suffolk’s most remarkable lady In her centenary year Saturday 22nd April, Raydon Village Hall Tickets available from 01473 310320 In aid of St Mary’s Church Fabric Fund

Hadleigh based family business Call Mark for friendly advice 01473 810089 / 07780 975787 energyontap@gmail.com www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk

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Hollow Trees Farm Butchery is a rare beast!

It is a butchery where you will find that the majority of the meat on sale has been reared in the fields and barns just a few metres away and the farm team and butchers are happy to show you exactly how all the animals are cared for.

Hollow Trees is a 140 acre mixed farm where you will find cattle, sheep, pigs and goats all happily munching away on grass and hay or resting in the barn on a bed of clean straw.

When the time comes to take them to the local abattoir the farm team load and transport them there, ensuring every animal has a stress free journey that is as short as possible. All the livestock are monitored every step of the way. Returning carcasses are handled carefully by our team of expert Butchers. The butchery cutting area is always on view in the busy farm shop so there are no secrets in any of our processes.

At Hollow Trees Farm the Butchers are also masters of creativity having produced a great range of ‘cook in the tin’ dishes. A convenient range of delicious meals such as Chinese marinated pork or beef stir fry to enjoy at home, with an added bonus of no washing up involved! Sitting alongside these meals you will find our best sellers such as pork sausages, beef steaks, roasting joints and so much more to choose from and inspire you Eating well and knowing what's in our children’s food is really important so our enterprising butchery team have created a range called Mini Marvels, these are bite size portions of meat balls and sausages all made from Hollow Trees Farm meat together with mini chicken fillet bites produced from locally sourced chicken .

Meal times with the children can be made tasty and fun with Hollow Trees Mini Marvels. The Butchers love a bit of banter, and pride themselves on delivering quality meat together with excellent customer service. So drop by soon and meet the team at Hollow Trees Farm and see exactly where your meat comes from.

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Award-winning home improvement company receives prestigious quality accreditation

Award-winning home improvement company SEH BAC has achieved the TrustMark accreditation, the only Government-endorsed scheme for all trades in and around the home.

Through extensive vetting and on-site inspections, traders and home improvement companies can obtain TrustMark accreditation by showing technical competence, good customer service and ethical trading practices.

“We’re absolutely delighted to have earned TrustMark accreditation,” commented John Savage, Managing Director at SEH BAC. “For us, it’s recognition that we’re managing to live up to the uncompromising standards of quality and customer service we set ourselves, and that homeowners can have complete confidence in the products and installations we provide. For 45 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to exceeding customer expectations, and we’re constantly striving to improve the quality of everything we do.”

For over four decades, SEH BAC has been installing windows, doors and conservatories across East Anglia and the south-east of England. This latest accreditation comes after SEH BAC were named members of the Master Window and Conservatory Installers Association. To join the MWCIA, installers must show an outstanding level of quality and professionalism across every part of their business.

For more information, call 0808 159 6310 or visit www.sehbac.com and for further information about TrustMark, visit www.trustmark.org.uk

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We are an Authorise Partner with Axis Communications, the market leader in network video since 1996. Axis Communications spans 179 countries, and has delivered a series of groundbreaking products and many industry firsts.

We reap the benefit from partnering with such a large Company which can be from system design, technical support through to training opportunities. Our Customers are safe in the knowledge that they will have a scalable solution for future needs and backed by a comprehensive warranty.

Being a Silver Channel Partner with Milestone Systems, who are a global industry leader in open platform IP video management software, allows us to supply a platform that has been developed and tested by thousands of engineers and system architects and deployed in hundreds of thousands of installations worldwide.

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GuyTec is an ‘AXIS Companion Specialist’. AXIS Companion is an IP CCTV solution built around a software which allows you to view live or recorded video locally or remotely and even on the move with your smart phone. Dedicated network cameras record video that can be stored on a recorder or SD card, depending on your needs. The video can easily be shared. Learn more at our website, or call for a survey and quotation, or for a demonstration. www.guytec.co.uk

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Modern attitudes to marriage, and the possible legal and ethical ramifications which may arise ..

Meetings start 8 pm in The George, Hadleigh, as usual, all men welcome.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Contact Philip Mann 01473 822658 for further details. www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk

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There are many benefits to swimming with your child, listed below are just a few: • Classes really help to build your child’s confidence around water, especially as they learn vital personal survival skills and can even help with activities at home such as hair washing!

• The fun content of lessons with lots of songs and activities helps children to learn without even realising it!

• Regular swimming often improves eating and sleeping patterns • As classes are based on age rather than ability, your child (and you!) will be making friends with children at a similar age • Even though gentle, baby swimming classes provide a complete physical work-out: strengthening your baby's heart, lungs and respiratory system • Being in water with your child lets you share their swimming journey and learn how to practise in your own time • Encouraging children to take regular exercise helps to promote a healthy routine from an early age Our teachers adapt every activity to suit each child. Our baby-led swimming approach ensures that your child's needs are expertly fulfilled - never forcing development, but rather nurturing it to ensure a positive experience and love of swimming.

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Rare opportunity to purchase a piece of Hadleigh’s artistic heritage

As a Hadleigh resident I am justly proud of the rich artistic tradition of our town. The many significant artists associated with Benton End put Hadleigh on the map, like other artists’ centres in towns such as Newlyn or Barbizon.

Hadleigh holds a special place in the Modern British Art movement. In the early 1930s Cedric Morris and his partner Arthur Lett-Haines turned their backs on the London art scene. Both highly acclaimed artists, they'd become disillusioned with the London Art Establishment and wanted no part in its posturing and self-promotion. They withdrew, settling first at Higham, and from there establishing their first East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing in Dedham in 1937. A fire necessitated a move and by 1940 both artists and art school had relocated to Benton End Farmhouse in Hadleigh, and here the school flourished for over two decades. The ethos was a fostering of sound technique combined with a freedom of expression, resulting in a haven from external artistic influences, where the students were encouraged to discover their own style and grow organically. An in-house style did predominate, though, based largely on Morris’s own painterly technique, with bold use of colour and impasto. Exhibitions were held under the banner of The Ixion Society. Benton End also became a magnet for writers, poets, thinkers, botanists, scientists and musicians and Benton Street’s bottle necks were clogged with altogether more bohemian types, regular visitors including Benjamin Britten, Francis Bacon, Elizabeth David and Ronald Blythe; a buzz of activity by day and notorious parties at night.

The paintings produced by the Benton End artists are coming of age at auction. Mid 20th century British Art in general is increasingly sought after and the Benton End Artists have seen a greater resurgence than many of their contemporaries. Auction results confirm this with a string of record prices for artists including Cedric Morris, Lucy Harwood, Dennis Wirth-Miller and Glyn Morgan in the last two years alone. Of all the recent auction activity, the rise of Cedric Morris has been most pronounced.

Reeman Dansie's forthcoming auction sale of East Anglian Art and Artists will feature a collection of seven of his oil paintings, to be sold by direction of the Artist’s Estate, with estimates ranging from £1,000 - £12,000. Spanning almost 50 years of Morris’s career the paintings represent the largest collection of Morris paintings to come to sale in recent years and we anticipate significant national and international interest when the collection goes under the hammer on the 25th and 26th of April.

Reeman Dansie's East Anglian Art Auction is a well established bi-annual sale, celebrating the exceptional artistic heritage of our region. Alongside works by Cedric Morris and other members of the Benton End group, the sale includes paintings spanning several centuries, highlights including a collection of paintings by celebrated Woodbridge artist Thomas Churchyard, a painted dummy board by Sir Alfred Munnings, local landscapes by John Nash and a formative early sculpture by leading contemporary artist Grayson Perry. The paintings will all hang alongside our usual fine selection of antique ceramics, silver, jewellery, furniture and furnishings.

Anyone interested in purchasing a piece of local heritage may view the sale in full online at www.reemandansie.com from the 18th of April. Alternatively, you may wish to attend our previews on Saturday the 22nd of April between 9am and 1pm or on Monday the 24th of April between 9am and 6pm, to be held in our Colchester salerooms, Wyncolls Road, Colchester, CO4 9HU. With over 300 years of artistic production in a range of mediums, and with estimates ranging from £50 - £20,000 there will be something to suit all tastes and pockets.

Daniel Wright, Auctioneer, 01206 754754

Transformation

Come to our open days on 29th and 30th April 10:00×16:00 Hadleigh Bowling Club

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Thanks to a band of willing volunteers last year passers-by can now enjoy a pleasing display of spring flowers and plants in front of Magdalena Road car park. Although these flowers and some irises further along are part of the Festival of Gardening and Art 2017 it is hoped that they will provide colour and enjoyment long after the festival is over.

Stone Street, IP7 6DN Or call 01473 828212 www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk

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178th Hadleigh Show Saturday 20th May 2017

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Get into golf with Stoke by Nayland Golf Coaching in partnership with Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Whatever your age, whether you’re an experienced golfer or a beginner, you can choose from a range of different packages and programmes to help you improve your game. Each programme, all delivered by PGA professionals, includes different coaching options and activities such as: • Free taster sessions available • One-to-one coaching • Bespoke coaching packages • Junior Golf multi-sports days • And much more!

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Look for the Golf Coaching section on our website Come to our Golf Open Weekend on Sat 8th /Sun 9th April. Free coaching clinics 10am – 12pm!

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Preparations for the 178th Hadleigh Show are well underway so put Saturday 20th May in your diary and join us for a great family day out at Holbecks Park.

This year we will be welcoming The Devils’ Horsemen with their Cossack Trick Riding Display to the Showground.

Other ringside entertainment includes The Sheep Show, the Young Farmers Tug-OWar, Sky Birds of Prey falconry displays, The Dog & Duck Show, Dog Agility by TAG and a farm machinery parade. With over 160 trade stands there is lots to see and do for all the family. This year we are pleased to be supporting The Hadleigh Festival of Gardening & Art and Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance. Visit their stands on Show Day to see what they, along with many other Hadleigh groups and businesses, are up to in 2017.

The Cooking Demo will be back this year and the education & schools team are getting very “egg-cited” about chickens and eggs down in their new location.

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; Bates Wells & Braithwaite, Sudbury; Hall Farm Shop, Stratford-St-Mary, Hintlesham Barns and Elmsett Post Office and Stores.

Advance prices remain the same as last year. If booking before Friday 19th May, visitors can take advantage of the ‘Early-Bird Discount’, which reduces a Family Ticket (2 Adults with up to 3 Children) to just £24 (£29 on day). Other Early Bird prices are: Adult - £9 (£13 on day); Child 5-16 – £5 (£7 on day); Senior Citizen - £7 (£11 on day). Parking is FREE; gates open at 8.00am.

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ART EXHIBITION SATURDAY 22ND TO SATURDAY 29TH

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Eye care for all ages at D J Dunstone

Michael Giles has been examining eyes in Hadleigh since he qualified as an optometrist ten years ago. Since then he has become an invaluable member of the team and provides eye examinations for all ages, from new born up until well over 100 years of age.

Home visits are available for those who are unable to attend the Practice in Queen Street.

This examination is available from D J Dunstone optometry at no charge for those entitled to an NHS test (e.g. age 60 or more), unable to attend the Practice unaccompanied and living in close proximity to Hadleigh.

Michael carries out the majority of the home visits for the Practice. A thorough domiciliary examination is possible with portable equipment including, when appropriate, the latest portable visual field testing (Henson 7000) and indirect ophthalmoscopy (3D viewing of the back of the eye). Thorough feedback regarding the results of the tests is given and you are welcome to have a family member or friend in attendance during the visit.

Although he is examining in Queen Street the majority of the time, Michael also attends The Ipswich Hospital eye clinic for two sessions each week where he is involved with paediatric, glaucoma and specialist contact lens clinics. It is recommended to bring children in for eye examination between the age of between 3 and 4 years of age or sooner should you suspect a problem with vision or if there is a family history of sight problems. Children of any age are welcome to be brought along for an NHS examination.

Please see dunstoneinsight.com or telephone 01473 823755 for an appointment or information, including home visits or children’s eye care.

How do I become a part of About You Care?

We are delighted to announce the launch of About You Care. As a well-established provider of care and support services within East Anglia, we have developed About You Care to represent one of our organisation’s key values – that care should be about every person we work with. We are also pleased to announce the launch of our unrivalled rewards and recognition programme for employees. At About You Care we focus on the provision of high standards of person centred care and it was of fundamental importance to us that we developed a programme where we can reward our employees who support us in achieving this. We are also currently preparing to launch our Care at Home service, developed to provide local support to local residents in the comfort of their own homes. We will soon be recruiting for this service in addition to our ongoing Agency recruitment.

We are recruiting throughout East Anglia and will be hosting interview days at various locations so if selected for interview, we guarantee you will not have to travel far for this. There are many benefits of working for About You Care so if you are passionate and motivated about delivering the highest standard of person centred care, then we would really like to hear from you.

Sam Thomson - Business Manager, About You Care Tel: 01787 377699. enquiries@aboutyoucare.co.uk About You Care is a trading name of The Briars Residential and Care Ltd, a company registered in England, Company Number 08481862

At Hadleigh Pool & Leisure, Stonehouse Road

HADLEIGH OSTEOPATHS Registered Osteopaths CAROLYN CUDDEFORD, D.O. ELIZABETH OATES, BSc. Hons. (Ost.) Hadleigh Osteopaths has been established for over 22 years Osteopathy is helpful for patients with: Back, shoulder and neck pain, Sports Injury, Trapped Nerves, Disc Related Problems, Sciatica, Knee and Ankle Injuries, Arthritic and Degenerative Pain, Tension, Headaches, Repetitive Strain Injuries, Elbow and Wrist Pain, Rheumatic Conditions

BUPA, AXA ppp recognised and covered by most insurance companies

Telephone: 01473 828585 Mob: 07770 746224 Email: osteopathyinsuffolk@gmail.com Website: www.hadleighosteopaths.co.uk

D J Dunstone Optometry 3 QuEEn STREET, HADLEIGH

Dedicated to providing the best possible optometry services, including: • nHS & Private Eye Examinations • Retinal Imaging and Optical Coherance Tomography scans available • Dispensing of spectacles and contact lenses – fitted for comfort • Domiciliary (home) visits • Refractive surgery - assessment, referral & aftercare

To find out more please call in, telephone 01473 823755 or see www.dunstoneinsight.com

RECRUITING

NOW IN YOUR AREA! Exclusively launched in 2017, we are pleased to announce About You Care.

We are a care agency specialising in the provision of staff to Residential and Nursing Homes as well as Assisted/Supported Living facilities and Learning Disabilities services throughout East Anglia.

We are currently seeking motivated and experienced Health Care Assistants and RGN’s to join our dedicated team of staff.

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G Contractual working opportunities

G FREE auto-enrolment into our unrivalled rewards and recognition programme that offers over two hundred practical, recreational and salary-sacrifice benefits including cheap cinema tickets, savings on groceries, free mobile phone insurance and many more.

To apply for one of our vacancies or for further information about the benefits of working for About You Care please contact Juleigh or Teresa:

Tel: 01787 377699 Email: enquiries@aboutyoucare.co.uk About You Care is a trading name of The Briars Residential and Care Ltd, a company registered in England, Company Number 08481862

www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk

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St Mary’s C of E Primary School Believe Inspire Achieve!

St Mary’s Church of England Primary School is a vibrant, Christian school, in which all children achieve well and are inspired to a lifelong love of learning!

SIAMS Inspection February 2017

OUTSTANDING!

“The excellent pastoral care and concern for individuals meets the pupils and their families at their point of need within an inclusive Christian family environment.”

“One of the ways in which St Mary’s stands out is its Christian commitment to providing exemplary pastoral care and concern for every individual within this inclusive family community…”

“Every child is expected to do well, underpinned by the belief that all children can achieve.”

“Christian values…are explicitly taught and rewarded, resulting in excellent relationships and behaviour.”

St Mary’s C of E Primary School Stonehouse Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 5BH Telephone: 01473 823268 | Email: admin@stmaryshad.co.uk

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News from St Mary’s Primary School

The months are flying by at St Mary’s and it’s lovely to see that spring has arrived!

OUTSTANDING Inspection!

As a church school, we have SIAMS inspections (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) as well as Ofsted. On February 24th, the school had a SIAMS Inspection, which was a really positive, helpful experience and we are proud to have been judged OUTSTANDING overall!

This judgement reflects the commitment of the school community and the huge progress the school has made.

The inspector observed lessons and Worship, as well as speaking to a number of children. The children welcomed her warmly into the school and should be really proud of their positive contribution to the inspection. The inspector also talked to Governors, representatives from St Mary’s Church and some parents. We are enormously grateful to all the members of our school community who were involved in some way.

During the inspection, the inspector praised many aspects of the school’s provision and was very positive about all she saw at St Mary’s. The SIAMS report has just been published. Amongst other things, the report highlights: • The school’s excellent pastoral care and concern for individuals; • The school’s strong Christian ethos and values; • The strong link between the church and the school; • Strong leadership at all levels, which models the school’s Christian values.

The inspector noted: “The excellent pastoral care and concern for individuals meets the pupils and their families at their point of need within an inclusive Christian family environment.” “…providing exemplary pastoral care and concern for every individual…”

“Any vulnerable pupils are integrated quickly and supported…”

“Every child is expected to do well, underpinned by the belief that all children can achieve. Consequently, progress for all groups of pupils is good, with some disadvantaged pupils making better than expected progress.”

We are all delighted with the OUTSTANDING report and I am sure you will join us in celebrating this fantastic achievement!

World Book Day The children at St Mary’s are really enthusiastic about their reading!

Children throughout the school celebrated World Book Day by dressing up as their favourite Roald Dahl characters and reading his stories and poems. During the day, the children produced lots of writing inspired by Roald Dahl. At the end of the school day, their work was displayed in the hall for lots of parents came in to see. It was an excellent day for developing children’s enthusiasm for reading and stories.

Sports and Fitness We are having a whole-school focus on health and fitness. Many thanks to One Life Suffolk for their support. One Life Suffolk have led a staff training session about healthy lifestyles and all the support they can offer. Also, they led an assembly for us about making healthy choices for our lunch boxes. Recently, One Life Suffolk visited Elm Class to talk about keeping fit and healthy. They will be returning in the summer term to work with Years 3 and 4. Thanks to the staff from One Life Suffolk, who bring such a lot of enthusiasm and get the children really excited about healthy choices!

Mrs Warren has been inspired and has started a new after-school fitness club on Fridays. This is really popular and is helping to keep some of the staff fit as well as the children!

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Well done to the Year 6 pupils who respresented St Mary’s at a hockey tournament at St Joseph’s School. They participated really well in their hockey league and enjoyed the excitement! The children engaged positively with the other teams. They were very proud to be wearing our new sports kit, which looks fantastic!

We also had a team of ten boys and girls from Years 3 and 4 at the cross country festival at Hadleigh High School. They really enjoyed representing the school and were really good sports, encouraging and supporting one another. They were very proud of their achievements and, like the hockey team, they were delighted with the new kit!

Church links The children in Year 5 and 6 really enjoyed visiting the church to learn about Lent, linking this to the themes of forgiveness and betrayal.

We are very grateful to Trish, Jackie and Canon John Parr, who worked really hard to create an exciting experience for the children. The children were very enthusiastic and developed their understanding of Lent through art and drama. They produced some lovely art work and used role-play to link the themes to different everyday situations. One of the children said the visit was ‘perfect’!

This half term, we have been thinking about the value of ‘forgiveness’ in Collective Worship. The children have listened to a range of stories on this theme and have responded really thoughtfully, discussing how they can show forgiveness in their lives. We are grateful to all the people who have visited the school to lead Worship this month, including Pastor Greg, Pastor Chris, Philip Mann and Reverend David Atkins.

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Notes of Proposals/Decisions/Actions Main Agenda item: Public Access and the future of Corks Lane Offices Updates: Walkers are Welcome (WAW) The Town Council are still awaiting a response from WAW regarding our difficulty meeting their organisational requirements and our proposal to be able to progress.

Festival of Gardening and Art: The number of bunting pennants is already exceeding the total that were made in 2015. Producing a greater number will enable bunting to extend further on the High Street and be displayed at the Market Place.

Our Tidy Town: 9 volunteers carried out an intensive 3 day litter pick to coincide with the Great British Spring Clean week-end. They cleared 16 sacks of litter and also reported fly tipping. Have now forged links with Sudbury where Tesco organise litter picks and supply refreshments.

The Cash Zone ATM at the back of the Co-op creates habitual litter – request made for rubber seal to prevent users pushing till receipts in the gap below the ledge. Cash Zone has agreed to install a receipt Disposal Box on 24th March Visitor Services Team: Jane Snowdon met with Simon Barrett, SCC regarding the bus shelters in Magdalen Road - agreement for the Visitor Services Team to have a pop-up Visitor Information, to be manned, in one bus shelter, subject to weather of course. SCC also agreed to clean up the shelter and put in two more clear panels for our advertising by Easter.

Chamber of Commerce: Sean Garnham advised that since re-launch last September they have now gained 40 new members. There has been a restructure and Sean has been appointed as Chair. They are looking at a handful of different key projects which will be progressed. Date of next Business Breakfast meeting is Wednesday 15th March 7.30am at The Ram. Main Topic: Public Access and the future of Corks Lane Offices The following Babergh Officers attended to answer a list of questions previously provided for them. Deborah Smart: Interim Public Access Transformation; Louise Rawsthorne: Assistant Director Investment and Commercial Delivery.

The date for closure of the Babergh Offices at Cork Lane will be end of September 2017 New customer access points have been positioned so that they are in the same towns where there is both a Citizens Advice Bureau and a Job Centre office: Sudbury and Stowmarket. Customers will be able to both book appointments and/or drop in to these customer access points. However, face to face appointments will continue to be booked anywhere in Hadleigh at a location most convenient to the customer. The Town Council will continue to offer services as they currently do. BMSDC are also looking to improve telephone contact / access to all services.

These details will be communicated to the community of Hadleigh via a marketing / comms campaign and press release that will highlight all the changes and improvements in public access and contact methods.

Louise Rawsthorne explained that there were a lot of lessons learnt from East House. Babergh Council have a very different approach now and are considering the feasibility and design as to what Corks Lane might provide for the future. Proposals will be submitted to Councillors in early September.

Angel Court is also being reviewed and should be redeveloped in Spring 2018.

An architect will be appointed to produce a range of designs for Corks Lane, bearing in might that parts of the building are listed, and also subject to flood plain.

Meeting with the Insurers will determine what level of security will be required once the council have vacated. Conscious of responsibilities not to fall foul of vandalism – again lessons learnt from East House. Services will be disconnected.

The Porch Project, who are temporarily housed at Corks Lane, will not be able to remain once the Council have left, all occupation will cease and there will be no use of the building.

It is intended to have plans in place by early September for the proposed future use of Corks Lane, and it is therefore not anticipated that it will be empty long enough to fall into disrepair. The plan is to move as swiftly as possible, and the Council won’t necessarily be selling the whole property – may redevelop themselves or sell off part of the building in lots – it will all be based on market research and demand. Residents of Hadleigh will be consulted as part of the process. Both Babergh Officers were happy to come back to a future meeting to share information. HTC are encouraging ideas from the Community about what they thing should happen with Corks Lane.

Next Meeting: Monday 3rd April 2017 Town Hall Dining Room (opposite the Ram) at 6pm – please note change of venue and later start time, to provide the opportunity to attend at the end of the business day.

Main Agenda item: “What would you like to see under our Christmas tree?”

If you have any suggestions for Agenda items please contact the Chairman, in good time, before the meeting. snowdonjane@hotmail.co.uk

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A high street travel agency in Hadleigh has been named as one of the best travel agencies in the UK & Ireland

Travel Stop has been selected as the Top Travel Agency in the East of England as part of a power-list of the nation’s best agents by industry bible the Travel Trade Gazette. The TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies list was revealed in a glittering ceremony in Birmingham on Monday night after an extensive judging process, which saw agents rated by tour operators and other suppliers, and then assessed by travel trade journalists. More than 950 travel agencies and branches put themselves forward for consideration for TTG’s Top 50 Travel Agencies 2017 – in association with Kuoni - from which a shortlist of 90 finalists across 18 categories was devised.

TTG group editor Pippa Jacks said: “Now in its second year, our Top 50 Travel Agencies initiative has seen us scour the UK and Ireland to uncover its most dedicated and dynamic travel agency businesses. “It's been truly inspiring to hear how these agencies go above and beyond on a daily basis, to deliver extraordinary service and incredible value to their customers, and to support their local communities.

“Our winners demonstrate that travel retailing in 2016 is a vibrant and successful business sector, and that – particularly on the high street – agents continue to prove their worth by delivering phenomenal customer service.”

Bridget Keevil, proprietor of Travel Stop said, "I was thrilled to receive the award for Top Travel Agency East of England at Monday night’s event and although, of course, had hoped we would win, I was very aware that we were up against some very good competition.

I feel that the Hadleigh shop, in a superb high street position in the lovely market town, has a super atmosphere. It is staffed by a team with a wealth of knowledge. The five team members have accrued a total of 168 years of experience between them – and I find this an exceptional statement to be able to make. In addition to this, they share a desire in wanting to provide an exceptional level of service which is what has made the Hadleigh office the success it is. This latest trophy will take pride of place next to the TTG Travel Awards 'Travel Seller of the Year' trophy which was won by Anita Crowson in 2013. These are two very special awards which Travel Stop is very proud to have received."

The shortlisting stage was undertaken by a panel of 60 travel suppliers including airlines, tour operators and car hire providers, who rated hopeful agencies according to their business performance, customer service and innovation. To decide which shortlisted agencies made it into the Top 50 list, a TTG journalist visited each shortlisted agency to carry out an assessment.

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The pot holes at the north end of Benton Street were repaired in February.

Presumably, by unsupervised Suffolk County Council contractors. Within days the repairs failed. A fortnight later the holes were as bad as before. Now they are even worse. SCC Highways Department need supervisors.

When will our new Suffolk County Councillor Trevor Sheldrick fight for the interests of Hadleigh residents and improve its southern access route?

More houses are being considered for Hadleigh with no thought of infrastructure. Suffolk and Babergh Councillors prevaricate. At public meetings they talk the talk but nothing happens. Previous Cllrs. promised a ‘CAN DO’ attitude. It was CANNED! Now it’s “SERVICE AND ACTION ALL YEAR ROUND”. Slow service and no action so far! Plenty of holes in roads all year round.

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Ofsted - June 2016 Whole School

At the start of the month, the whole of HCPS enjoyed a fabulous Book Week. Each year group read a different book and a variety of lessons took place linked to these stories, including writing, practical maths, science experiments, drama, art and origami.

On the Thursday, the school joined in with World Book Day by dressing up in some really imaginative costumes and the school was buzzing. Prizes were given to winners in each year group, thanks to an amazing donation of new books by a parent, and the pupils were read to by "Noddy" in assembly!

A big thank you goes out to those who have donated books and cushions for the outdoor Reading Den set up by School Council. It has been lovely to see children enjoying books in their lessons, assemblies and playtimes.

Music

The school choir currently has 104 members made up of children from Years 4, 5 and 6. Singing is at the heart of the school, so all children are invited to join and then must be committed to rehearsals and concerts throughout the year. Having taken part in several performances leading up to Christmas, the focus this term has been on preparing two pieces for Snape Maltings, a Celebration of Schools' Music. We were fortunate to be accepted for a second year and excited to know that it will be the 30TH Anniversary of Music Celebrations at Snape this year. Recently we had the pleasure of a performance skills workshop where the children learnt fun warm up techniques and helpful hints for presenting on stage.

The children are all very excited about the concert and would like to thank theleig RosahSimon Music Fund for enabling us to have coach travel Had forCom our large choir!

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Members of Hadleigh Evening WI celebrated the 52nd Birthday of their WI with lunch at the newly refurbished Marquis of Cornwallis in Layham. It was a gloriously sunny spring day and the view over the Brett valley and meadows contributed to the enjoyment of the meal.

At our March meeting we were delighted to welcome visitors Christine Mole and Brenda Elliott. Neil Cobbitt spoke about his work in Antarctica. While on station most of this consists of running experiments and looking at weather conditions. As part of this, they regularly take readings from layers of ice. Just like circles on a tree tell the age and history of the tree, from layers in the ice, scientists can look at the history of climate going back millions of years. Scientists know that CO2 and Temperature are definitely linked and the level of CO2 is now way off the scale. This is important because the ice is as much as 4km thick in places and so if it melted it would have a really significant impact worldwide. Scientists also keep a watch on small elements of the food chain in the sea because, for these smaller life forms some changes in the sea are too quick for them to adapt and they become extinct. Four of our members enjoyed a visit to Stoke by Nayland golf club.

After a tour of the facilities they received professional instruction on the practice range on the art of hitting golf balls. It may have been a taster but sufficient to generate enough interest to take the sport seriously Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 18th April March starting 7.30pm. We will be joining members of Elmsett WI in their village hall. Our WI Adviser Sue Bevan will lead a discussion on this year’s six resolutions. Topics include alleviating loneliness, female genital mutilation, specialised health services needed in perinatal mental health, safe spaces for women and children in refugee camps, supporting women in refuges and the effect of micro plastic fibres in the oceans. Members throughout the country will vote and the topic receiving the most votes will be debated the WI national meeting in Liverpool on 7 June where we will be represented by Rae Stapleton.

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Storm Doris caused damage bringing down an old Ash Tree and Willow tree both which had grown along the river bank but were too old and weak to withstand the high winds. Sadly we had previously lost a most beautiful copper beach tree; we are hoping to use some of the timber as teeth within the spur wheels which are located beneath the Hurst frame. We welcomed on a very wet and soggy day 27 primary school children from Hintlesham School. They had been invited by the River Stour Valley Project. They helped with the planting of a variety of trees. This is a benefit to the ecology of the River Stour and its tributaries. The project has focused on stretches of the River Stour from upstream of Stratford St. Mary to Sudbury, the River Brett downstream of Lavenham and the river Box downstream from Little Waldingfield. The children thoroughly enjoyed getting involved despite the wet and windy conditions; at the end of their visit they enjoyed some craft activities at Glass & Craft. On our open day we were blessed with beautiful warm sunshine.

The water wheel was turning and the model of the Mill was on show for the visitors to see. We had David Coe the model maker and Bill Griffiths (Millwright) here to chat and discuss the project.

Our next open day is Sunday April 23rd “Drive it Day” which will see a number of prestige and vintage vehicles on show here at the Mill. The general public are welcome and we will have the Mill &, gardens open. There will be various attractions and refreshments. Bring the family. Open from 10am until 4pm.

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Nothing happening for years and years, and now I can give you news on East House two months running….

Last month I reported that East House was about to go on the open market.

Matters have moved at quite a pace and this month I can report that Babergh have accepted an offer on East House (subject to contract). The offer price is considerably above the asking price, but I am sure that readers will understand that I am currently not able to reveal that figure. At the moment, I am also not at liberty to release the name of the purchaser, but I can assure Hadleigh residents that the developer has a strong background in heritage property and sensitive restoration work. I have seen examples of a number of buildings the purchaser has been involved with and I feel extremely confident that the purchaser will restore the house and grounds to a level justifying East House’s Grade II* listed status. The frontage and side facades of the house in particular will be reinstated to a high standard and internally, it will be restored sympathetically – this is the whole ethos of the company that is purchasing East House. Three offers were made to Babergh and the one accepted was both the highest offer and offered the best prospects for the house.

East House is being purchased for residential purposes. The Town may be pleased to hear that the purchaser is not planning to build further housing in the grounds (or car park) of East House. I can confirm, as I also stated last month, that the only area being sold is within the boundary of the house and its grounds, although the area in front of the house in George Street, in line with the wall of the car park, will be landscaped within railings or similar as a ‘fitting’ grander entrance to the smartened-up house. The current plan is that the house will be divided to create two dwellings. It is expected that the trees in the car park will be retained. The whole street scene of this part of George Street will be enhanced. East House will need to go through the normal planning procedure.

Personally, I am delighted at the outcome that we can now anticipate; at one point we might have had an executive housing estate in place of part of the park and executive housing within the grounds of the house. I fought hard to ensure a positive outcome and I will be celebrating once this sale is finalised – which should be very soon.

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On Sunday, March 12th a record number of young Rugby Players transformed Hadleigh, Suffolk into the focal point of Mini-TAG rugby in Europe… and beyond.

Hadleigh – “Go on lad”!!

With 405 players The Hadleigh TAG 2017 smashed last year’s record of 330 players, an event which was officially recognised as the biggest Mini-TAG festival in The British Isles.

Building on the success of previous years Hadleigh RFC welcomed 36 squads of both U-7s and U-8s from Braintree, Colchester, Woodbridge, Ipswich, Bishop’s Stortford, Chelmsford, Witham, Brightlingsea, Mistley, Sudbury, Bury St. Edmunds, Harwich, Stowmarket, Felixstowe, Ipswich YM as well as their own “Hadleigh Baa-Baa’s” to play some great rugby based on the RFU’s core values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship.

To the cheers of over 800+ spectators, the First Whistle, blown by the Guest of Honour Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Nassé, Commanding Officer, 7 Aviation Support Battalion REME, Wattsisham, signalled the start of 90 games and a combined 15 hours of Mini-TAG, a non-contact form of rugby designed to help young boys and girls develop their fitness, technical skills and to experience the joy of playing the game.

For many of the players and parents this was their first experience of a Rugby Festival and, judging by the smiles and laughter all round, it certainly won’t be their last.

Hadleigh RFC would like to thank in particular the following organisations and individuals for their support without which the Festival would not have been possible: Celotex (U8s), Orwell Park School (U7s), The Hadleigh Thrift Shop, SCR Consulting, Gallagher Boilers, Royal Hospital School, Gladwell’s Pet and Country Stores, Fairfield Farm Crisps, Kersey Freight, Coes of Ipswich, Premier Education, Suffolk Fostering and Adoption Agency, Lt Col, Stuart Nasse 7th Aviation Support Btn Wattisham and the lads of the Royal Engineers, Steve Sargeant Contracts, MyIcon Branding and the ever-smiling Gina at the Hadleigh Business Centre.

Festival Awards for Excellence were awarded to: Teamwork: Simon Carter and Mistley RUFC Respect: Harwich and Dovercourt RUFC Enjoyment: Chelmsford RFC Discipline: Brightlingsea RFC Sportsmanship: Bury St. Edmunds RUFC “The Hadleigh TAG is now an established, and much loved, cornerstone of grass-roots rugby in the Eastern Counties and we are proud to have welcomed so many teams and players from all across the region. The massive levels of support from the RFU and our local community demonstrate just how important The Hadleigh TAG is to the development of “Kids First” Rugby in the region” - Charlie Warburton, Chairman, Hadleigh RFC “It’s truly wonderful what we have here. What started off 4 years ago with just 9 clubs and 120 players has grown into a festival which gets messages of support from afar afield as South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Our volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who has been involved today, have all played their part in putting Hadleigh and the Eastern Counties on the World Map of Rugby!” Marcus Gallagher, Youth Chairman, Hadleigh RFC For further information contact: Mick Collins, Fixtures Secretary Hadleigh RFC 07805 493246 mick.collins@scr-consulting.co.uk Photos courtesy Fred Collins c/o HRFC

“Who says Rugby is for Boys?”

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When I write again we shall have had half term; I must be getting old to find the time flying so fast these days. Have a good time folks!

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Schools Cross Country Competition held at Elmsett Bildeston Primary SchoolPrimary School. This was an excellent opportunity for our crossSuffolk, countryIP7 enthusiasts, one of740269 whom Newberry Road, Bildeston, Ipswich, 7ES Tel: 01449 completed the course and finished in 3rd place.

Or visit our brand new website: www.bildeston.suffolk.sch.uk Basketball Event On Tuesday 28 February 2017, a team of Year 5/6 boys and girls took part in Small Schools Basketball Tournament at Inspire Suffolk. There were 9 other teams at this competition. Bildeston won all their matches and won their league. They went on to play Whatfield in the Semi-final. The team won this game and went on to play St Johns in the final. The team gave a brilliant performance and beat St Johns – well done!

Year 6 Writing Workshop On Friday 24 February our Year 6 pupils took part in a writing workshop run by Viv Dawson and were joined by Year 6 pupils from Whatfield Primary. The children were taught different techniques and strategies to enhance their own writing.

Achieved ‘Good’ in February 2013 under the new Ofsted Inspection Framework “We want to achieve a school community which is friendly and purposeful, where all are confident and aspire to do their best. We work as an approachable and supportive team to provide the best possible educational experiences for our pupils and to work together to ensure that all children achieve their full academic potential” For details on our school, visit the school website: www.bildeston.suffolk.sch.uk or call 01449 740269 to request a visit

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Our year ahead is full of varied interest, covering subjects as diverse as patio planting, forest gardening, pests and diseases and medieval gardening. We will also be having trips to Paugers Garden and Nursery near Bury St Edmunds, Pensthorpe Natural Park at Thakenham and, finally the much more local Place For Plants East Bergholt where, following on from our recent successful visit to Anglesey Abbey, we will once more be donning our warm clothing for a winter garden visit.

Wednesday April 12th This will be the first of our visits which will be to Paugers Garden and Nursery. This will combine two of the favourite things for most gardeners - viewing a garden and then plant shopping! As it is a relatively local visit we will be running it on a car share basis. Non members as well as members are welcome - please telephone 01473 824573 to book a place. We hope you can join us.

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Luci Skinner, the owner of Woottens’s nursery at Wehaston, was our speaker on February 5th, with her talk about Auriculas, which she admitted were her favourite flowers. Woottens sell over 500 varieties of Auriculas, a collection started ten years ago by the nursery’s founder, the late Michael Loftus. Luci described alpine, borders and show varieties, explaining their intriguing names, including Selfies, Fancies, Stripes and Edges.They make delightful pot plants, and the early method of displaying them, Auricula Theatres, has come back into fashion. Luci’s infectious enthusiasm meant that many members returned home clutching a Selfie or Fancy to brighten their February garden.

February 18th saw the arrival of our celebrity speaker for the year Matthew Wilson. A very full hall, with lots of new members and guests, thoroughly enjoyed his talk, Star Plants for Small Gardens. He began by describing the design of the typical English Garden, and encouraged us to think in terms of a theatrical production, when deciding what to plant. Matthew went through a list of plants, (which is available to download from our website), telling us the best positions, their likes and dislikes, and how to avoid failure when planting new specimens. His comprehensive list of recommended plants ranged from Grasses, Annuals, Bulbs, Shrubs and Perennials, and everyone went away full of ideas for spring planting.

On March 4th, we enjoyed Dave Ward, Garden and Nursery Director from Beth Chatto’s wonderful garden. He told us about its history, with photos from the early days of unproductive farmland, to its gradual transformation through Beth Chatto’s lifetime, to the magical garden it is today. Her mantra, ‘right plant, right place’ should be followed by us all. Beth was the first gardener at Chelsea to place plants into groups for shade, dry and sunny positions. Knowledge that we take for granted today, but was innovative in the 1960’s.

Our next speaker at Hitcham, will be on Saturday April 1st, at 2.30, where the speaker will be Simon White, from Peter Beales Roses, with his talk, The Romance of Old Roses.

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Down to Earth ...with Dave Spring is almost within touching distance, some mornings are sunny, bright and cheerful and then the weather changes to cold and wet. We just have to make the best of the good weather for outside jobs and retreat into the greenhouse when the heavens open up. As over wintered standard fuchsias have now been moved outside and the fifty or so pots of onion sets have been planted out on the allotment there is more room in the greenhouse for seed sowing and the raising of young plants. As is always the case there is still never enough room. How I envy Monty from Gardener's World the vast amount of space he has in his various undercover areas, still, you can only work with what you have.

The trays of seed potatoes are showing some healthy shoots and should be ready for planting out very soon, no rush, we have just used the remainder of last year's crop, with only a few being wasted. Don't be tempted to use any of them for seed, it is best to buy fresh seed potatoes each year, this helps to reduce the spread of diseases.

If you are planting up any seeds, whether in trays or, as I prefer, in small modules, only use special seed sowing compost. Multipurpose compost is too rich and should only be used for potting on. Also only use tap water for the emerging seedlings. This goes against the grain as I have always used rain water for everything in the greenhouse. Apparently rain water picks up all sorts of nasties from the roof and from water butts and can kill off the emerging seedlings. It is fine once they are established and of course much preferred for all other watering in the garden and greenhouse.

On the allotment the rows of daffodils have once again appeared as if by magic, with several bunches picked every week for indoors. This works very well as it means that any flowering in the garden can be left untouched. There seem to be plenty of daffodils about this year. It should now be possible to start giving the grass a light cut, just pick a dry day and don't cut it very short, a trim around the edges will always make any lawn look ten times better.

On a recent trip the to the allotment I was surprised to find what turned out to be an owl pellet. I found this under the tall wooden raspberry frame at the far end of the plot. It was about an inch long, dark and oval in shape and when I opened it up, inside I found all sorts of feathers and bones, including a complete small bird's skull. It seems that owls eat their prey whole and then cough up the waste material wrapped up in this pellet, this stops any sharp bits damaging their digestive system. From the size of the pellet it is possibly from a barn owl. As I am vary rarely down there at dusk when it is likely to be about I doubt I will ever see or hear the owl. None the less, very interesting and a first for me.

That's all for this time, Dave

The Hadleigh Historian Issue 39 (April-May 2017)

With the story of the pharmacy business run by three generations of the same family for nearly 100 years, Jane Richardson is welcomed to the Hadleigh Historian. As the great-niece and second cousin to the Forresters as well as daughter and sister of the Bulls, her article includes family memories, photographs and insights from the other side of the shop counter. Rev Hugh Pigot (1819-1884) is well known as the curate who wrote the first book on the town’s history. Other people had gathered together details concerning people and events here, which is antiquarianism. Hugh attempted to explain the reasons why things happened as an historian should do. Some statements that he made are not aligned with the present interpretation of events; nevertheless, this has not lessened our appreciation of his work. The alphabetical listing of street-name meanings covers the letters H to L including the delightful Little Lumpkid, while “We are the Hadleigh clothiers” has reached Richard Glanfield, who unfortunately died in the plague outbreak of 1637.

Other articles examine the dating mystery on the pargetting of No.99 High Street and go inside one of Hadleigh’s forgotten public houses in the early years of the 18th century. I hope that you enjoy this miscellany of Hadleigh’s history. Your letters, pictures and memories of Hadleigh and its surrounding countryside in the recent past and articles relevant to the town’s history are most welcome. Please contact: Sue Andrews 01449 740673.

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The Battle of Arras

snow. Somewhere on that harsh open terrain Second Lieutenant Charles Miller Heard died aged 24, his body was never found.

In this article we remember: Walter Thomas Dowden was born in 1886 in Ealing Middlesex and lived most William Emmerson - 8 April 1917 of his life there. In 1911 he was an agent in the sugar trade. After enlisting and Charles Miller Heard - 10 April 1917 being mobilised in February 1916 he married Ethel Maud Payne who was then Walter Thomas Dowden – 14 April 1917 working in the Ealing Area but who had been brought up in Hadleigh the Percy Stanley Robinson – 17 April 1917 daughter of John Hezekiah Payne who was a boot, shoe and furniture dealer Frederick Goody - 19 April 1917 at 3/5 High Street. Walter arrived in France with the 1/16th London Regiment Charles Henry Codling - 23 April 1917 (Queen’s Westminster Rifles) in July 1916. They moved into trenches on 11 Ernest John Maskell - 24 April 1917 April 1917 and over the next few days progressed south west with the objective Alexander Albert Keeble Percy - 26 April of taking the village of Cherisy; they were relieved on 14 April without taking 1917April 1917 brought new hope; BRAVO, the village. One hundred and fifty fell during those few days and one of them UNCLE SAM, AMERICA IS AT WAR WITH was Rifleman Walter Thomas Dowden.

GERMANY was the Daily Mirror headline of 8 Two days after the start of the battle the 1/4th Suffolks were ordered forward.

April 1917. The US Senate and House of It was bitterly cold and snowing heavily. As they moved they did a great deal Representatives voted by a significant of burial and salvage work. On the 17 April they reached the old trenches and majority and President Wilson signed the war tunnels of the German Hindenburg Line and here they stayed for three days resolution. However, it would take months improving and constructing the trenches. One working party was hit by a shell before American troops would land on and Private Percy Stanley Robinson was killed instantly. He was a farm European soil. In early April British troops labourer before the war, born at Naughton and later moved to Kersey and then were preparing for the Battle of Arras, a Stone Street, Hadleigh. He was buried where he fell and although the spot British offensive hoping to break through the was marked with a wooden cross his whereabouts was later lost.

German lines. The British effort was on a broad front from Vimy Ridge in the The 1/4th Suffolks were back in the trenches on 22 north to Bullecourt in the south. The British Third Army was in the centre and April and took part in a general assault on the enemy. massed around Arras. Many, like the 2nd Suffolks had been secretly moved Progress was made, but a German counter attack forward and were holding in the massive underground quarries under the town. forced the Suffolks to withdraw and it was during this At 4:30am on 9 Apr 17 they would emerge out of the ground directly in front action that Private Charles Henry Codling was killed. of the German lines to start the attack. Critical to the success of this offensive He had been born in Chelmondiston and before the was the taking of the German strong point at Vimy Ridge. Vimy Ridge war had come to Hadleigh and worked in a grocer’s dominated the ground to the east of Arras and the job of taking it was given shop. He married a Hadleigh girl in 1912 and they to the British First Army made up mainly of Canadian divisions. set up home at 67 George Street and had two The first Hadleigh casualty was Driver William Emmerson, killed on Easter children. Charles Codling enlisted in 1915. He was Sunday; see March HCN. Once the battle began there were many Hadleigh buried close to where he fell, but after the war his men in the fight. Charles Miller Heard had lived in Hadleigh for most of his body was recovered, identified and moved to the childhood, his father was the station master. In 1914, Charles was working as Wancourt British Cemetery close by. Ernest John One Million Candles to Remember a school teacher but at the outbreak of war he enlisted with the 5th Suffolk Maskell was born in Angel Square in 1889 and went to school in Bridge Street. territorials. He was with the battalion for the whole of9pm, the Gallipoli Campaign After leaving school he enlisted with the Suffolk Regiment but was discharged Monday 4th August 2014 and moved with them to Egypt. In August 1916 he returned to England to on medical grounds in 1910. At the beginning of the war he re-enlisted with Hadleigh War Memorial complete officer training, after which he was commissioned into the East the Essex Regiment and in May 1915 went to the Western Front with the 9th Lancashire Regiment. At zero hour on 9 April 1917 he wasRoyal at Arras attached in the The British Legionbattalion invite you to rank of Sergeant. On the 14 April 1917 the 1st Essex to the 8th East Lancs part of the 37th Division. The attack thenational 12th Regiment lured and trapped in a small salient to the east of Monchytakewas partled inby this moment became of Division who made good progress reached their objective.

The 37th Division le-Preux; where nearly 600 officers and men quickly became casualties. reflection to mark the 100th Anniversary then leapfrogged them and continued the push. They advanced over the crest the battalion was reinforced the following day they were able to establish of the date Great BritainWhen entered the of Orange Hill in heavy snow and blizzard conditions, First facingWorld machine gun fire a defensive line and it was during this phase of the battle that Sergeant War. for most of the way and eventually dug in for the night facing the village of Maskell wounded by shrapnel and taken to hospital at Boulogue. Here he Hadleigh of the British Legion will be holding a ‘Lights Out’ event to mark the Centenary.

Monchy. In the morning everyone, dead or alive, wasThe covered in Branch a blanket ofRoyal died and was buried in Eastern cemetery. Ernest was married with a young Candles will be provided or you can bring your own (Special centenary candles are available from M&S, sonmembers Ernest John junior,Forces, his wife later moved to her village of Falkenham. with profits going to support serving of the Armed veterans of all ages and home their families).

We aim to light 112 candles to represent onof theFrederick memorial. Goody Please come and pay yourAlbert Keeble Percy We will the tell112 thenames stories and Alexander respects to all those who sacrificed their lives during this conflict. in the May edition of the Hadleigh Community News. email : hadleighww1@gmail.com (Researched by Mark Brennan, Nigel Crisp, Jeff Ward. facebook : Hadleigh Great War Centenary Project http://www.hadleighww1.com) Post : Hadleigh RBL, George Street, Hadleigh, IP7 2BB

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Entertainment Saturday 1st April – The Houseshakers Friday 7th April – Karaoke with Tony Salsa classes every Wednesday Beginners 7 - 815pm. Improvers 830 - 945pm All salsa classes £5 Non-members & £4 club members Saturday 2nd - the houseshakers Meat Raffle held Sunday Lunchtimes SPECIAL OFFERS FOSTERS/CARLSBERGH/JOHN SMITHS SMOOTH - £2.85 pint Abbot Ale - £3.00 per bottle Sol/Desparado/Tiger/WKD/Smirnoff Ice – 2 for £5.00 Look out in Club for Saturday night specials and guest beers Membership If you have paid your annual RBL subscription of £17.50 and received your membership card you will also need to come into the Club and pay your Club Membership Fee of £8.00 / £6.00 OAP to obtain your Club Sticker. If you decide not to pay the Club fee you will not benefit from the reduced entrance fee for entertainment nights and will only be permitted to use the Club on two occasions during the month at a fee of £1.00 per visit. All Women’s Section Members are required to complete a new membership form to remain an RBL member. Application forms are available from the Club.

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GREAT WAR NEWS APRIL 1917 Wed 4 Apr Just over 500 men had been sent from the Barracks at Bury on to the land and 300 of them were at work in West Suffolk. There were still 200 men at the Barracks waiting to be drafted out.” In Hadleigh “A good deal of snow has fallen and between the hours of one and two o’clock last Sunday afternoon there was the remarkable phenomena of heavy snowstorms accompanied by lightning and thunder. (as reported in the Suffolk and Essex Free Press of the day)

Wed 11 Apr At even song on Easter Eve Dean Carter dedicated two handsome candle sticks presented by Miss May Watling in memory of the late Mr F H Hockey A.R.C.O. who for several years was the church organist and choirmaster and gave his life in the service of King and Country on September 24th 1915. They were designed and executed under the supervision of architect Mr Charles Spooner. (The candle sticks still stand by the high altar in St Mary’s church).

Wed 25 April 1917 Tobacco Fund – the employees of Messrs T. W. Wilson Ltd at the Station maltings started a tobacco fund for the purpose of supplying parcels of tobacco and cigarettes to men who formerly worked with them, but are now engaged on active service. The sum of £4 2s 10d has been expended for the parcels that were sent out.

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Plan for the New Tax Year

The new tax year starts on 5 April. Following the Budget we now know what the tax rates are for the 2017/18 tax year. Here are a few tips for you to consider.

Pensions - Pensions are a tax efficient way to save for your retirement.

Although many people will be in a workplace pension following the introduction of auto-enrolment, many people can save additional amounts. The funds in the pension grow tax free, can be passed onto the next generation free of Inheritance Tax. ISA’s - ISA stands for Individual Savings Account and it’s a special type of savings and investment account which is (more or less) immune from tax. An ISA isn’t actually an investment itself, but more of a protective tax free wrapper into which you can put your money. As long as your money remains in the ISA, then you do not have to pay any tax on it. Once you withdraw it, or if you close the account entirely, then it becomes taxable again. In other words, you want to keep your money inside the ISA for as long as possible! From 6 April 2017 onwards up to £20,000 can be invested in an ISA in each tax year.

PAYE code - The PAYE code determines the amount of tax that is deducted from your wages or salary. Many people assume that it is correct. It was recently estimated that one in three PAYE codes could be incorrect. We would recommend that you review your PAYE code to ensure that the correct amount of tax is being deducted from your pay.

Marriage allowance - For 2017/18 Married couples and civil partners can transfer £1,500 of personal allowance from the lower-earning partner to the higher earner, saving them up to £300 in tax. This is only available if the higher earner is a 20% taxpayer – no transfer is possible if they are a 40% taxpayer.

It is not too late to consider a claim for 2016/17, which could save an additional £220.

Business structure - If you are self-employed have you reviewed your business structure? In some cases bringing in a family member as a partner, or trade via a limited company, can reduce the tax liability. It is often the case that the business structure needs to change as the business grows.

Plan to use your capital gains tax allowance – Each person has a capital gains allowance, £11,300, for the 2017/18 tax year. Capital gains are taxed at the lower rates of 10% and 20%, dependent on the level of income. It is therefore possible to reduce a tax liability by making use of this annual allowance and capital gains tax rate rather than investing in products which produce capital growth rather than income.

Gift Aid - Making donations via gift aid can reduce your taxable income and, in addition, benefit the charity as the Government ‘tops up’ the donation. For every £1 donation via gift aid the charity will receive an additional 25p. In addition higher rate and additional tax payers can also receive an additional refund of tax.

Review your wills - Inheritance Tax is charged at a rate of 40% on all assets that you own when you die, apart from the first £325,000. Married couples can, in some cases, benefit from a combined limit of £650,000.

From 6 April 2017 an additional relief, the ‘Residential Nil Rate Band’ is being introduced.VAT It is being phased in between 2017April and 2021.

Once it has been is moving online from 2010 fully introduced an additional exemption of £175,000 per person will be available in some circumstances. In the light of this we would recommend that all wills are reviewed to maximise the reliefs available.

The above arethe justnew somepenalty of the ways that you could your About regime for theminimise late tax liability. If you would like to discuss any of the above, or any other payment of PAYE tax saving measures, please contact Mark Wallace, tax manager, at Walter Wright on 01473 822143.

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The obesity crisis is constantly in the news and is costing the NHS millions of pounds every year because of the many health issues it can cause or exacerbate. It’s incredible to think that bariatric surgery is frequently seen as the best, and sometimes only, option for many morbidly obese people when alternatives are available. Add to that the illnesses often attributed to obesity include hypertension (known as the silent killer because it has no obvious symptoms until, sometimes, it’s too late). Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis and sleep problems are all affected by obesity. Many overweight people also show some symptoms of depression.

Keeping our weight at a healthy level is an amazing thing we can do for ourselves and the one thing that we all have control over. After all, shouldn’t we be responsible for looking after our own bodies? Eating a good, nutritionally balanced diet is the first step. Combined with regular exercise and you will soon start to feel the benefits - it’s known to boost serotonin levels - the feel-good factor. It’s so easy to find an excuse not to make the effort - but it can be squeezed into your daily routine almost without realising! You don’t need any special equipment - just step outside your front door for a brisk walk, aim to do 30 minutes a day if you can. If you have a dog he’ll be delighted to come with you! Research has proven that dieters are more successful with support. Accredited Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant Val Lord has 8 years’ experience, will provide individual support and motivation during your weight loss journey, so for help with your weight problem, contact her today on 01449 737113/07519 177645 or www.facebook.com/val.lord.cwp.

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Janet, Terry, Susan and Stephen would like to thank all family friends for messages of sympathy, love, support and donations following the passing of our dear mum. Our thanks to Asterbury Place Care Home, Ipswich for all their care and kindness during the 18 months mum was there. Thank you to Mandy and all the Kingsbury Saunders team and Rev. Paul Bowan for the lovely service. Elsie was an amazing Mum, Nan and Gt. Grandma who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

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Amongst our makers for this event is ‘Beekay Handcrafted Cards’ exhibiting their fantastic card creations along with ‘Rosemary Clifford’ and her handmade cards, if you need an Easter card then you will be sure to find it on their stands!

We also have jewellery by ‘Gemmus’ exhibiting their beautiful historical jewellery along with jewellery from ‘Ghislaine Brace-Clemens’. We have art from ‘Elkie Wild Art’ and ‘Simply Dazlin’ will be exhibiting their stunning handmade wooden walking sticks and carvings. We have textiles and’homewares from ‘Barbara's Crafts' and ‘Hugs by Helen’, ‘Chris Turland’ will be showing their creative canal art. We also have hand poured candles, knitting, photography, fused glass and crochet and much more for you to browse.

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

Dear Sir, I have often wanted to write a letter to Hadleigh Community News regarding some of the problems encountered by a wheelchair user, but I have never been brave enough before now. However, two recent events changed that; a young lad continually blocked my scooter and was verbally abusive calling me a “wasted cripple”, also, I found myself virtually tipped out of my wheelchair on a difficult slope unable to do anything to help myself, while a group of five adults stood by and watched, offering no help at all. Other regular problems are the constant misuse of disabled parking bays - these are here for a reason disabled people need them to prevent any further effort or pain to their bodies.

Bad parking that blocks dropped curbs and bad parking up on pavements prevents access (the pavement becomes too narrow), causing me to take risks by having to move on to the road. Also in this fast moving world there is a general impatience when someone merely needs more time to complete everyday tasks such as filling up at a petrol station, shopping, picking up a dropped item - people will push past, even stepping across me in the wheelchair, invading my personal space, in an aggressive manner, simply because they are not prepared to wait. I will finish by mentioning the other people using disabled parking bays themselves, who mistakenly think that I am wrongly parked due to my specially adapted vehicle looking like a white van these people are openly unpleasant to me. If you have read this letter and found it hard to believe, then you must be one of the kind people in society, which thankfully of course there are many. Thank you for reading this.

Cat Parmenter

Dear Sir, Why are the pot holes in Benton Street, which were repaired in February this year in such a bad state again and require further attention. I wonder, could it have anything to do with the volume of traffic that travel on that route?

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I too was surprised to learn that the former Brett Works site is to be used for a Retirement Village, as was John Stock (Feb HCN). I would add a further consideration, that of vehicular access to the site; first by builders vehicles and when the village is occupied, by visitors, tradesmen, etc. How many premises will need to be demolished in the High Street to make way for an access road?

Bob Mitchell

Dear Sir, I would like to reply to the March letter regarding the pews in St Andrew’s Church, Layham. The removal of 9 pews was for a specific reason – to create valuable extra space at the west end of the church. This has been really helpful for various regular events currently held in the church including services for the local Playschool, and to provide a comfortable space around the font for baptismal services. ‘Coffee, Cake and Chat’ is held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month from 11 a.m. until 12.30 p.m., and we also have a Café-Church service where coffee and bacon rolls are served before an informal service on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 9.30 a.m. For these occasions, the extra space enables us to erect tables for the serving of refreshments, and there is a cordial invitation to everyone to join us for these events where you will be able to observe for yourself the value of the extra space. I am sure you will agree with us that the appearance of the church has been enhanced rather than degraded.

There is no intention of removing any more pews but now the church is becoming a venue suitable for the needs of the 21st century; otherwise there is the danger that it will merely become an ancient monument, of interest only to historians.

Brian Hempstead, Lay Reader, St Andrews Church, Layham

EASTER ART AND CRAFT FAIR Saturday 8th April 10am - 3pm at the Hadleigh British Legion Raffle and ‘Name the Chick’ Kids fun crafts and colouring table Refreshments bacon butties and cakes available Proceeds go to the Poppy Appeal

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Dear Sir, With reference to his letter in the March edition HCN, I would like to congratulate Brian Riley. Mr Riley, over the past couple of years you are one of the few people who have managed to engage an otherwise apathetic, busy working Mum in local Politics – well done. I was incensed by your insistence that you could represent my interests from ‘halfway round the world’, and you’re still irritating me now that you’ve ‘gone’ with your assertion that you speak for Hadleigh people. We never heard much from you whilst in post, but presume you now feel personally slighted by misinformation and this has prompted you to ping a quick email across the pond.

Your complaint reminds me of similar whinges I have to referee between my children on a daily basis ‘Mum, that man said I attended less than two meetings in 2015, but I didn’t!’ Perhaps you would care to ping another email enlightening us as to the exact number you did attend? Was it three? It will save us the trouble of checking with Suffolk County Council. You’ll no doubt be pleased to hear that we’re all doing well back here. I had to google your reference to Trumpian ‘alternate facts’, if you cast your mind back to your Hadleigh days, you’ll remember that the people of Suffolk are not overly-obsessed with American politics, neither are we avid readers of Mark Twain. You are clearly well-immersed in the culture of your newly-adopted homeland. Have you considered entering local Politics in North Carolina? I might run against you – I expect I could manage it by email, and it appears one does not need to set aside much time for it.

Georgi Wright

Review your Will to take advantage of Inheritance Tax changes

Soaring house prices have meant more people than ever are being hit with inheritance tax (IHT). In the last financial year, the government raked in £4.7billion thanks to the charge - up 22 per cent on the previous 12 months. As a result, new IHT allowances will be introduced next month that apply specifically to your main residence. The idea is to bring down the tax bill for millions of normal British families whose parents' or grandparents' estates have been bumped over the current tax-free threshold after the value of their home rose so drastically.

IHT is imposed at 40 per cent on the estates of those who die, above the main threshold set at £325,000 for a single person. This doubles to up to £650,000 for married couples and civil partners, who pass on their wealth to the surviving spouse on death and have not used any of their allowance themselves. This means that a widow or widower may pass an estate worth up to £650,000 tax-free, with the remainder of the estate then taxed at 40 per cent.

What are the new rules? From 6 April an additional 'residence nil-rate band' of £100,000 per person will be introduced - which will effectively take the threshold at which IHT becomes payable to £850,000 for family beneficiaries.

The threshold will increase again to £125,000 in the following 2018/19 tax year, £150,000 in 2019/20 and to £175,000 in 2020/21.

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HADLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL

Report of the Meeting of the Council held on the 16th February 2017 Present: Councillors: Sheldrick (Town Mayor), Angland, Byrne, Cook, Fraser, Free, Haines, Haylock, Matthews, Whiting, Wilson, Wiltshire and Young. In attendance: Sergeant Jo Miah (Suffolk Constabulary), Babergh District Councillors Campbell and Grandon APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies were received from Councillors: Monks and Shearly-Sanders. These apologies were accepted.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Cook declared a non-pecuniary interest in the Hadleigh Grand Feoffment Charity – as she is Chair of the Charity.

Councillors Free and Sheldrick declared a non-pecuniary interest in the Finance & Personnel Committee Report – as they are both Speedwatch Volunteers.

MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on the 19th January 2017 were taken as read, were confirmed and signed.

MATTERS ARISING There were no matters arising.

POLICING Sgt. Miah introduced herself to members and updated them on policing practice. One of the main aims was to increase community engagement with members of the public across the 49 villages under her responsibility as this helped in dealing with anti-social behaviour. She advised that the anti-social behaviour in Hadleigh which had been carried out by a small number of youths had been addressed and they were now on the youth offenders’ course.

She answered questions on the perception that crimes were on the increase.

Councillor Wilson had looked at, and provided, statistics and the crime rate for the town remains quite stable. It would appear that Suffolk was being targeted by outside groups as an easy target at the present time.

The Clerk reported the petition on social media requesting more police in the County and would the Council support the petition. The Clerk was asked to provide the wording of the petition, by e.mail, in order that Councillors could make their own judgement.

The Clerk was asked to write to Sergeant Gary Milbourne to thank him for his service to the Town.

REPORTS OF THE COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLORS County Councillor Sheldrick and District Councillors Campbell and Grandon had provided written reports.

County Councillor Sheldrick answered questions on street lighting.

District Councillor Grandon answered questions on Boundary Changes and changes to the Planning Charter. Regarding East House the question was posed that if Babergh District Council had accepted Hadleigh Town Council’s offer of £500,000, when it first became empty, how much money would they have saved?

MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk reported: i) A letter received from NALC advising that the SALC motion proposed by Hadleigh Town Council had been adopted: The SALC AGM requested that NALC urges government to introduce measures to make it easier to decriminalise breaches of parking regulation for the purposes of allowing local councils to enforce those regulations. i) A thank you letter from the Twinning Association for the grant received. ii) The Insurance Company had investigated and reported back that there is no option available to provide cover for judicial review which Councillor Young had asked the Clerk to investigate.

The Mayor reported that Suffolk County Council is having a recruitment drive for On-call Firefighters. If anyone knew of anybody who may be interested there will be a recruitment pack available in the Town Council office.

ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENTIt was RESOLVED that accounts amounting to £20,390.26 including HMRC, Utilities, SCC Pension Fund and staff salaries be approved for payment.

HADLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL Full Council Meetings Date of Next Meetings at 7.30pm Thursday 20th April 2017 Thursday 18th May 2017 Planning Committees Date of Next Meetings at 7.30pm Thursday 13th April 2017 Thursday 11th May 2017

Please write to Mrs. Carol A. Bailey BA(Hons) Town Clerk, Hadleigh Town Council, The Guildhall Hadleigh IP7 5DN if you are part of a voluntary organisation or community group wishing to be considered for a grant including the following information: • The specific amount of the grant • What the funding is for • Breakdown of costs and any funds already raised • How the project will benefit Hadleigh and its residents.

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PLANNING COMMITTEE The Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 2nd February 2017 were noted.

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE The Report of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 9th February 2017 was received and accepted including the recommendations to approve the Annual Reviews of: i) Effectiveness of Audit ii) Financial Risk Assessment And grants of: i) £200 to Fresh Start ii) £200 to Suffolk Bereavement Support iii) £500 to Discovering Hadleigh and a further £500 from the new financial year 2017/2018 budget. The Committee said it would then review any grant for the year 2018/2019 iv) £250 to Mr. Sebastian Grandon And an amendment to the recommendation that only a new radar gun be purchased at a cost of £925.00 plus £16.00 carriage and VAT. Voting was 10 for and 1 against.

A request was made to find out if the Town Crest could be included on the Discovering Hadleigh webpage as the Town Council are providing financial support.

Councillor Young was concerned that not all Councillors had received a copy of the report from the informal meeting held with G.H. Bullards & Associates concerning the new cemetery extension. She was advised that the only decision made following this meeting was that the specification would be rewritten which would enable them to go out for new tenders and full Council would be made aware once the tenders had been received. Confirmation was also given that all work would meet British Standards but that as Hadleigh Town Council had a statutory right to provide a cemetery a public consultation would not be carried out.

ENVIRONMENT & GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE The Report of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 9th February 2017 was received and accepted including the recommendation that Hadleigh Town Council will provide a Christmas Tree in the Market Place and to allocate up to £2,000 to cover possible costs.

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING The date for the Annual Town Meeting was agreed as Tuesday 18th April 2017 to be held in the Dining Room.

A draft Agenda had been provided to Councillors and was approved. A request was made that the plans for the new cemetery be on display.

Councillors were advised that a notice advertising the meeting is put in the Community News and around the town during March. The Agenda is put in the April edition of the Community News. A request was made that the Agenda be on show in the new Noticeboard.

MEETING DATE SCHEDULE The Meeting date schedule for 2017/2018 as approved by the Finance & Personnel Committee on the 9th February 2017 was accepted.

REPRESENTATIVES Councillor Free presented a report from a meeting of the Hadleigh Elderly Peoples Welfare Committee. This included forthcoming events and members have been knitting hats for the Innocent smoothie bottles. Twenty-five pence from every bottle sold goes to Age UK. Councillor Whiting advised that the Rotary Christmas Collection had provided money to the Committee.

HADLEIGH GRAND FEOFFMENT CHARITY It was agreed that Mr. John Goulbourn be re-appointed as a trustee for the next four years.

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Following the presentation at the last Planning Committee Meeting on the proposals for Benton Street, the Mayor requested full Council’s approval to support and work with Suffolk County Council on the temporary scheme. This was agreed. Voting was 11 for and 1 abstention.

TOWN MATTERS Councillors were in receipt of a copy of a letter from a resident received in response to the Hadleigh Needs You Notice which had been drawn up following the informal meeting with Babergh Councillor Jennie Jenkins on the future of their buildings. The Clerk was asked to write a thank you letter and advise that the letter would be forwarded to Councillor Jenkins but that the suggestions put forward had been noted by Hadleigh Town Council.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 20.53pm Mrs Carol A. Bailey BA(Hons) – Town Clerk

Report of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 2nd March 2017 Present: Councillors: Angland (Chair), Byrne, Cook, Haines, Haylock, Matthews, Shearly-Sanders, Wilson, Wiltshire and Young.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence had been received from Councillors: Fraser, Monks, Free; Sheldrick and Whiting. These apologies were accepted.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Wiltshire declared a nonpecuniary interest in planning application B/17/00060/FHA – Meadow View, Castle Road - as she is a near neighbour.

Councillor Cook declared a non-pecuniary interest in planning application: B/17/00110/LBC – 81 High Street – as she is a near neighbour.

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Councillors Byrne, Cook and Shearly-Sanders declared a non-pecuniary interest in Any Other Business – Gallows Hill Planning Application – as they know the applicant. Councillor Wiltshire also declared a non-pecuniary interest in this item as a near neighbour.

MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 2nd February 2017 were confirmed as a correct record and signed.

MATTERS ARISING There were no matters arising.

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/16/01619/FHA 5 Raven Way, Erection of single-storey rear extension (retention of) Amendment to Application - Drawing No: 3679-02(E). Refusal was recommended - the reasons for recommending refusal remained the same as previously submitted. Voting was 7 for and 2 against.

B/17/00043/FHA Friars Farm House, Coram Street, Erection of a rear garden room (Amended scheme to that approved under B/15/01039) B/17/00044/LBC Friars Farm House, Coram Street, Erection of a rear garden room (Amended scheme to that approved under B/15/01039) Approval was recommended for both applications (Voting was unanimous) B/17/00060/FHA Meadow View, Castle Road, Erection of single store rear extension, Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous). Queries were raised as to why the demolition of the existing conservatory was not mentioned in the description therefore the Committee assumed this would be happening in making their decision.

B/17/00110/LBC 81 High Street, Application for Listed Building Consent – Roof extension and alterations to existing single-storey rear flat roof part of building in order to convert to 1no. flat. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) It was believed that the windows may be Crittall Windows which have Listed status therefore should these be removed?. It would appear that the windows in the drawing had changed size.

B/17/00159/LBC 115 Angel Street, Application for Listed Building Consent – Replacement of existing full length aluminium windows and sliding patio doors with full length white aluminium windows and French doors.

Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/17/00183/FHA 42 Aldham Road, Erection of single-storey rear extension, internal alterations and replacement bay roof. 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 advised that the working group had met with Bill Newman of Babergh District Council and this had proved to be a very useful meeting. The Local Plan is due to come out in July and the Government White Paper on housing had been produced. The application for a pitch at the May Show has been successful. The next meeting of the working group is being arranged and this will be to produce the draft on housing.

ANY OTHER RELEVANT BUSINESS Councillor Cook brought to the attention of Councillors the front page of the Free Press and the article about Babergh District Council taking their own planning department to a judicial review.

Councillor Byrne had been contacted by the Suffolk Preservation Society who had been contacted by the Sudbury Society about listing the Corks Lane Building. As the building already included a number of listed buildings it was hoped that Hadleigh Town Council would support any application for listing the whole building.

Councillor Shearly-Sanders asked for a letter to be sent to the Babergh District Councillors responsible for the North of the town requesting that they call in planning application B/17/00069/OUT – 17 Gallows Hill so that this application is determined by Committee as there are a number of outstanding issues.

There was a discussion on the Planning Charter and the changes being made

by Babergh District Council on calling in applications as reported by District Councillor Grandon. The Clerk was asked to write to Councillor Peter Beer and District Council Officer Philip Isbell for clarification on this, particularly to meet the requirement of national significance and to provide examples of where they would suggest Hadleigh Town Council could call in a planning application under this requirement. It was agreed that a copy of the letter be sent to the newly appointed Chief Executive.

Councillor Young reported her attendance at a recent tree seminar in her capacity as Tree Warden. Ipswich Borough Council is using a piece of equipment which allows for the removal of buildings to leave an aerial picture showing the imagery of the trees. This is particularly useful on planning new developments and ensuring the inclusion of trees being planted by roads which reduces pollution and aids well being.

The Clerk was asked to contact Ipswich Borough Council to obtain more information as this may help with the Neighbourhood Plan.

Councillor Wiltshire raised the matter of the removal of the garage at the rear of the Royal Bengal Restaurant. The Clerk advised that they had until the 17th March to remove the garage.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.10pm.

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

TO ALL ELECTORS OF HADLEIGH YOU ARE ENTITLED TO ATTEND AT YOUR

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING which will be held in THE DINING ROOM of the TOWN HALL/GUILDHALL COMPLEX, HADLEIGH (Entrance opposite The Ram) on Tuesday 18th April 2017 at 7.30 pm AGENDA 1. To confirm the Minutes of the Annual Town Meeting held on 19th April 2016 - copy publicly displayed 2. To receive the TOWN MAYOR’S Report 3. Presentation of the Annual Town Mayor’s Award 4. Neighbourhood Plan Update - Councillor Angland 5. Layham Road Sports Ground - Councillor Shearly-Sanders 6. A talk about the ‘Cedric Morris’ Garden Project - Councillor Haylock 7. Wool Towns Association -Association Member Written reports from Local Organisations will be available to view at the end of the meeting.

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

Mr. Trevor Sheldrick, Town Mayor, The Guildhall, Hadleigh, April 2017

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Coffee, Cake and Chat Just one meeting in April on Monday, 3rd. 11 - 12.30 pm.

Letter www.layham.org from Layham Are you new to Layham?

If you have just moved to the village and would like to know more about it, please visit our website www.layham.org, where you can download a Welcome Booklet.

However, if you do not have a computer and printer and would prefer a hard copy of the booklet, please contact Jane Cryer, Parish Clerk, on 07920 713940.

Parish Council The main matters discussed at the Parish Council meeting of 25 January 2017 were: • Babergh District Council’s Communities Officer The Chairman welcomed Mel Harvey, Communities Officer at Babergh DC. She explained that she had joined the team in August 2016 and her role was about engagement and building relationships with parishes, providing support and help and taking any issues back to Babergh.

• Babergh District Council report With regard to the forthcoming move to Endeavour House, it was noted that customer access points would be established in Sudbury (for Babergh) and Stowmarket (for Mid-Suffolk).

Members of the public would also be able to make appointments to meet council staff at Endeavour House.

• Suffolk County Council report It was noted that Ipswich was to be one of 12 ‘opportunity areas’ across the country and would be among the first areas to be able to access a package of education programmes. Cllr Laing suggested that first-aid training in schools should be included as part of the curriculum, in order to benefit the community; he would raise this with SCC. • Defibrillators A defibrillator had now been fitted in the phone box in Upper Layham, but there was a problem with the power supply which UK Power Networks were looking into (now resolved). A fourth defibrillator would be installed on Brett Green in due course.

• Village Keeper An advert had appeared in the Hadleigh Community News and also on notice boards; quotes would be requested from interested parties for specific jobs.

The Chairman of Layham Parish Council

invites you to the ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

Thursday 27th April 2017 Village Hall 7.30pm The meeting will open with a presentationon the Stour Valley Project by Project Officer Alex Moore da Luz. The project is concerned with conserving andenhancing the special qualities of the Stour Valley – including the River Brett.

After a glass of wine, the second half of the meeting consists of reports by our County Councillor (Gordon Jones), our District Councillor (John Ward) and our Parish Councillors, with opportunities for you to raise matters of interest or concern.

St. Andrew’s – your parish church Services in April Sunday 2 April 9.15 am Morning Worship Sunday 9 April 9.15 am Sung Eucharist Friday 14 April TBA GOOD FRIDAY Sunday 16 April 9.15 am Sung Eucharist EASTER SUNDAY Sunday 23 April 9.15 am Sung Eucharist Sunday 30 April 10.30 am Deanery Eucharist at Hintlesham

St Andrew’s Church Annual Meeting St Andrew's Church Annual Meeting will take place in the Village Hall on Wednesday, 26 April, at 7.30 pm. Please come along and hear what has been done to maintain our lovely church.

St Andrew's Church, Layham Presents

Music for a Spring evening

A light programme of music to celebrate Spring with solos, readings and humour!

Performed by Hadleigh Community Choir

Saturday 13th May, 7.30pm

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Annual plant sale Put this in your diary - Sunday 21 May in Layham churchyard

Layham Local History Group grant The Layham Local History Group has won a grant of £722 from the Suffolk Community Foundation through Suffolk Rural Fund.

The grant is to pay for twelve display boards and stands; for the printing of enlarged photographs of marriages in Layham and advertising for the ‘Marriages in Layham’ event to be held over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

The screens will then be available for any community display in the future and there will be sufficient money to fund photography work for a second exhibition sometime in the next year.

Marriages in Layham Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th and Monday 29th May 11.00 – 5.00 (Sat and Sun) 11.00 – 4.00 (Mon) Layham Local History Group and St Andrew’s PCC are working together on an exhibition about weddings that have taken place in our village church.

The starting point is the Marriage Register and as many photographs of those weddings that can be traced. We are enriching the display with wedding clothing and all those special items – invitations, orders of service, cake boxes, photograph albums, telegrams, newspaper reports...and so on.!

There will be a good show of flowers as well Entrance fee £2 (School students free)

Refreshments will be available at all times!

All proceeds to St. Andrew’s Church

Storm Doris Storm Doris swept across the country on 23 February – we were lucky to be on the edge of it. A dead elm fell over the perimeter road in Brett Green damaging a parked car. It didn’t take long for local friends and neighbours to rally round and remove the tree. Thank you all.

Village Spring Clean Layham Parish Council would like to extend a big thank you to all the helpers who turned up on our ‘Spring Clean’ day, and also to members of the community who regularly pick up litter at other times. We are pleased to report that there was less litter to collect this year, but more debris as a result of Storm Doris’s recent visit!

Twigs and branches were collected and stacked on the playing field. There is little fly-tipping to report, although a toilet seat and some plastic pipework was retrieved. Glass, from broken windscreens, was removed from under hedges near the Upper Layham bus stop. It is disappointing to report that empty bottles and cans appear to have been deliberately concealed under hedges and that at least one cluster of used poop-scoop bags was found! The Lower Layham helpers were: Nigel Thorpe; Martin Looker; Viv and Doug Boyter; Jane and John Cryer; Jane Evans; Mike Kelley; Sheila Roberts. The Upper Layham helpers were: Ann and Jeff Adams; Peter and Lesley Garnet; Richard and Sonia Groom; Doreen and Bob Sillett; John Nightingale; Sarah Martin-Ward; Dave Martin; Michael Woods; Charlie Panting; Eeva Coleman The third defibrillator is up and running The defibrillator in the phone box on Upper Street is now fitted and connected thanks to S.Cowle – Electrical of Hadleigh. Have a look at it sometime so you know where to go and are familiar with the kit should you ever need to use it.

CPR familiarity If someone’s heart stops beating, you have a very short time to get it going again. You certainly wouldn’t have time to do an internet search and find out what to do whilst someone else is off to get the defibrillator. A defibrillator will only be useful if Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) has been performed to stimulate the heart. We probably all know that pumping the chest and giving mouth to mouth resuscitation is what is needed BUT do we all have the confidence to do it? The Parish Council is offering free sessions to improve knowledge in the community about how to use a defibrillator and how to give CPR whilst the machine is being fetched.

Please register your interest with Jane Cryer, the Parish Clerk on 07920 713940 or layhampc@gmail.com. Familiarity sessions will then be arranged to meet demand.

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Layham Playing Field

Layham Village Hall Quiz Night

7.30 Saturday 22 April Ploughman’s Supper Tickets £7 from Richard Groom 822220 Richard Cromwell 822082 • A big thank you to Dave Martin for wielding his chain saw and trimming a number of the trees on the field – his contribution to the maintenance of the field is a great help.

• A second big thank you to John Willis-Betts who is carrying out the task of culling the rabbit population. We have been worrying for a couple of years now that someone would twist an ankle in one of the rabbit scrapes of which there are dozens all over the field.

Playing Field 100 Club The winners in the February Draw were: £25 Ticket No 32 Cattel £15 Ticket No 68 Paton

Layham Playing Field Open Annual Meeting Tuesday 11 April 2017, 7.30 at St Andrew’s Church A report on maintenance - Plans for the future Get involved - come and join us!

Layham Playgroup CIO

Our focus this term has been around our favourite books and stories. We had lots of fun revisiting Pig in the Pond, with lots of small world play with water, gloop and mud!! We introduced some shared reading with our new CD player and head phones, listening to the Gruffalo amongst other Julia Donaldson books. We also invited our families to join us for story time on World Book Day, where we explored the story Dear Zoo. Our mums joined us for our Stay and Play sessions at the end of term. We had lots of fun making special crafts to celebrate Mothers Day. Our Easter Fun Morning is on Wednesday 5th April 10-12 at Layham Village Hall, £2 per child. Please join us for crafts, refreshments and an egg trail around the village.

We are now enrolling for September 2017 – July 2018. Layham Playgroup is a feeder group for all three Primary Schools in Hadleigh and neighbouring village schools. 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 – 4 year 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. Layham Playgroup CIO is a registered charity, number 1160254.

Our Toddler group takes place every Wednesday morning, during term time, 9.30 am – 11.00 am and is open to all children aged 0 – 5 years. A chance for parents to meet with a tea or coffee.

Children also get to enjoy a small snack and cold drink during the morning. £2.00 per family (two children) 50p per additional child. This term we have enjoyed the playdough, gluing, making cards for Mothers Day and celebrating Easter.

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“Get into Golf� at Stoke by Nayland Golf Open Weekend 8th/9th April!

We are a family of ordinary people who love God and trust Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour.

We extend a really warm welcome for you to join us at any of our services, activities, courses and events.

Please see our website for full details or call Chris or *UHJ RQ DW RXU FKXUFK RIĂ€FH RU pop in and see them.

Sunday Services 10.30am All Age Worship including crèche and teaching for 3 – 13 year olds 6.30pm Evening Service

Spring Oasis Sunday 2 April 4.30 - 7.00pm Tea, coffee, gorgeous cakes and friendship Free event

Stoke by Nayland Golf Club has launched a new initiative this year to encourage aspiring golfers of any age to get into the game of golf - and to ensure that they’ll have fun whilst they learn!

The aim is to encourage anyone to join in at any level of the golf “escalator� that suits them, and then progress upwards at their own pace, to get even more enjoyment both from the game itself, and from being part of a club.

Offering the finest coaching facilities in the area – which include a 20 bay covered driving range, which is a Regional Performance Centre for England Golf, extensive short game practice areas, and two championship golf courses – as well as four highly qualified professional coaches, Stoke by Nayland provides the best possible environment and opportunities for Getting into Golf.

The annual Golf Membership Open Weekend at Stoke by Nayland will be held on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th April from 10am – 3pm on both days. Golfers of all abilities are welcome to come along – whether you are beginner wishing to get started in the game with lessons, or a seasoned player who would like to take advantage of the “No joining fee� and “14 months for the price of 12� membership deals on offer over the weekend. There will also be free golf clinics given at the Driving Range from 10am and 12 noon on both days, and complimentary 9 holes of golf (confident players only) on Sunday from 10am.

In addition to the Open Weekend activities there will be rolling 4 week coaching courses starting on both weekdays and weekends for adults, ladies and juniors from beginners upwards - so please visit the website to find out more! Stoke by Nayland’s Head Teaching Professional, Roly Hitchcock has just achieved the accolade of becoming one of only a dozen golf professional coaches in the UK and Ireland who have been awarded the PGA level 4 UK Sports Coaching certificate from Birmingham University. Roly has been trained by the top coaching academics in the country to critically evaluate new techniques and apply this knowledge to his coaching programmes at Stoke by Nayland. Roly heads up a team of three other highly qualified coaches; Karl Dunn, an experienced coach at Stoke by Nayland, Simon Dainty, previously a coach at the Lee Westwood Golf School and Danielle Anderson, who has just joined Stoke from Wentworth.

Stoke by Nayland’s reputation for being a friendly, welcoming and forwardthinking club for all, has now been further enhanced, as the venue has been awarded the official England Golf Golfmark Award - the authorised seal of approval for clubs which successfully work to develop the game. The outstanding golf facilities include extensive practice areas, an excellent clubhouse serving freshly cooked food all day and a well-stocked golf shop with a repair and personal fitting service.

For full details about dates and coaching packages including individual coaching, group lessons and junior sessions please visit: www.stokebynayland.com/golf and see “Golf Lessons and Coaching� or call 01206 265812 or email golfcoaching@stokebynayland.com For information about Membership options and the Open Weekend please email mary.saward@stokegolfandleisure.com or call 01206 26584

Book Sale at Acton Church

Saturday 22nd April in All Saints Church, Acton, near Sudbury. 10.00 – 2.00, Free Entry. Books, DVDs and Jigsaws. Refreshments available. All profits to the church.

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Courses Christianity Explored (7 week course) CAP Money Management (3 week course)

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Milden Singers Musical Mix

Enjoy a mix of pop, classical & musicals

Friday 5th May

From The Beatles, Tom Jones, Sound of Music, Offenbach & A James Bond Theme

Doors open 7pm with a buffet after the show

Saturday 6th May

Doors open 1.30pm with Afternoon Tea

Both Performances with Licensed bar and Raffle for charity.

Tickets ÂŁ6 from Pearl 01449 741876

At and in aid of Milden Pavilion

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Listening to Hadleigh Community Choir #2

Jim and Peter joined me in Crabtrees for a drink and to tell me about their experience of being in the men's section of the choir. They started by telling me about their singing past.

J. Singing is something I've always wanted to do. I was in a choir from the age of six until my voice broke and then I was in a band called Purple Sun - you won't have heard of them. Then children came along and I gave it up.

P. I was in the school choir and in fact we performed at the Aldeburgh Festival.

Benjamin Britten came and rehearsed with us a couple of times and when we sang our piece, Yehudi Menuhin was in the wings waiting to come on next!

We had no idea then what a big deal it was.

J. I took it up again when I was living on an RAF base which was very insular and I wanted to get out and meet more people. Someone else on the base was in York Light Opera so I went along there and did backstage work until someone asked me if I could sing. When I said yes, he said 'well you can sing and you wear trousers, so you're in'! I still had to audition though - I love Sinatra and chose 'I get Along Without You Very Well' as my marriage had recently broken up. That audition remains the most terrifying experience of my life.

P. Why do you think there aren't more men in the choir?

J. Well when I was younger, work got in the way, especially when I worked away from home a lot. Also I do think men like to be in control and feel they have their own standards to keep up.

P. Yes, even though we don't have to audition like you did, I think we sometimes don't like that risk of making a fool of ourselves. But that doesn't happen. When we're rehearsing, of course we get it wrong to begin with but no one laughs and no one cares. We just get on with the singing and eventually the tune gets fixed in our heads.

J. I think maybe sometimes it's seen as not manly, but then think of Welsh male voice choirs. I was brought up in Wales and I love some of those songs - you can really belt them out. One of the alto's told me she was amazed how loud we were when she was standing right in front of us at a concert.

P. And I do enjoy the banter between the basses and tenors. I'm surprised we haven't been for a quick half in the pub during the break!

J. We're a friendly enough bunch - I was made very welcome when I joined only a year or so ago.

P. I think we should have an open day when we learn a few songs in one day - I did one in Ipswich recently and I really enjoyed it - several of us from the choir went. Maybe we could hold it in the football or rugby club. It would be great to get a few more people involved.

J. I think singing with a group of people is one of the most wonderful things you can do. It gets the endorphins going. Some people run, some swim - I sing.

The choir meets on a Thursday evening 7.30-9.30pm at the United Reform Church. It is open to new members and you will be given an especially warm welcome if you want to join the tenor or bass sections. There are no auditions and you don't need to be able to read music. Come for a free try out!

More details at www.hadscommunitychoir.onesuffolk.net or call John Turnbull on 01473 823791.

Armchair Players

For our March meeting we brought our own readings on the theme of “The English Language.” We had a varied selection that included a reading from Shakespeare, a poem by D H Lawrence, a brain-teaser, some tongue-twisters and the etiquette of letter writing. Our next meeting is on the 10th April when we will be reading Private Lives by Noel Coward. We are a play reading group that meet on the second Monday of each month at The George, Hadleigh.

New members welcome.

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We will be operating the 90 and 202 services on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Bank holiday Monday - running a Sunday timetable for the three days on each service. See our website www.hadleigh.org or www.suffolkonboard.com for details or phone 01473 826242.

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Since the Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance was formed students at Hadleigh High School have committed to becoming dementia friends

This year a record 110 Year 10 students from Hadleigh High School attended a dementia friends information sessions to improve their understanding of dementia and to help raise awareness in our community.

The students committed to doing more to raise understanding and awareness.

This included; being more patient in shops, offering help if somebody looked confused. To telling their families and friends more about dementia and adding that they had become dementia friends to their CVS. Sam Kidby teacher in charge of organising this session says “It has given the students an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of dementia and the emotional, social and psychological impact it has on people, allowing them to be more emphatic towards others affected by the disease in the future”.

Phil Wells, chair of the HDAA says “Most young people will have a member of the family or close family friend affected by dementia over the next 20 years and it is hugely important that everyone understand the difficulties they face and how family can make a difference. These young people are a sign of hope.” 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 hadleighdementiafriends@ssleisure.co.uk and we will put you into contact with anyone of our eighteen dementia champions from Hadleigh who will happily arrange a session for you.

For more information on dementia friends visit: www.alzheimers.dementiafriends.org.uk

Playstation Pre-School

Our Quiz Night on Saturday 11th March was a big success.

We would like to say a huge thank you to The Royal British Legion for letting us use their room and to James Rose, our quiz master and to everyone who supported us by donating prizes and buying raffle tickets. Thank you to our wonderful local businesses who donated prizes, Partridges, Co-op, Maggies, Little Big Creations, also to Terry Fenton of Finezza, Hadleigh for providing 50% off vouchers for our raffle and for the fantastic food on the night. Thank you and well done to all the teams who took part and congratulations to the winners ‘The Fact Hunters’. We raised £173.00, which will go towards new blinds for our windows. We will be taking delivery of our brand new shed very soon and hope to have it up and ready for the summer term, thank you once again to the Lighting Up Ceremony. This term we have been learning about the world and environment around us. Lots of craft activities, role play and learning about different cultures, including tasting foods from around the World.

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 and session.

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.

Together Tuesday Easter Tea Dance

Together Tuesday supports people in Hadleigh to live well with dementia, welcoming people with Dementia and their family and friends to the group.

Together Tuesday runs weekly at Hadleigh Pool and Leisure between 2.00pm – 4.00pm. We invite you save the date to join us for our Free Easter Tea Dance to celebrate Easter. Come and join us for a delightful afternoon of dancing and a scrummy Cream Tea. All are welcome!

Tuesday 11th April , 2pm to 4pm Free tickets are available now from Hadleigh Pool and Leisure, limited numbers available. Don’t miss out.

For more information call 01473 823470 or email hadleighdementiafriends@ssleisure.co.uk or visit www.hadleighdementiafriends.co.uk

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Ebonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blog Life at The Shelley Centre

If I could cheer, I would whinny!

Last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blog produced two new volunteers for our ground maintenance team.

You both know who you are: my live pals in the fields all say a big thank you and we very much hope you enjoy being with us.

The herd has been paddling about in mud for most of this term so its nice to hack out and dry off the legs. The picture shows some of the Friday riders enjoying a bit of fresh air and sunshine. Inside my room, where there is no mud at all, Babs has had her best treat in years.

Dick Kirk, from Jim Lawrence Ironworks in Hadleigh, cleverly fashioned new handles for her that slot securely into a new base plate he made for her, so her riders can now feel super secure. (Her old handles wobbled about somewhat.)

Then he fashioned a new neck for her detachable head. I am beginning to feel a tiny bit jealous but I guess its nice to see Babs looking so smart. She is used for our most disabled riders who would not be able to manage a ride on someone as big and powerful as me.

The new horse, Bryn, is in work.

He is strong, good mannered and moves well, Lyn is very pleased with him but has to teach him about the ramp where our riders mount. Bryn does not rate the experience very highly. By the way, his colour is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;silver dunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a first for the Shelley Centre, I believe, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a polite way of saying he has a donkey stripe along his back.

I hope lots of you will be joining our fund raising team at the Races on April 29th. Its racing with a difference, in Nayland Village Hall, and if the thoroughbreds are half as funny as Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frogs were last year, you will be in for a great evening. Our web page gives details, or you can ring my Aunty Di on 01473 658 552 to book tickets.

Easter will be upon us soon, and the school holidays. We get a break too (except for the people who help Lyn care for the herd) so Babs and I will be switched off, locked up and left in peace.

May I wish you peace and joy for your Easter too, and lots of chocolate perhaps?

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Clarkes Events 70's 80's & 90's Disco

Now its April and as the weather starts to get better we can start putting some events on in Hadleigh. My next event is a 70's 80s & 90's over 18's disco. With three DJ's on the decks including DJ Flumpy, DJ Chubby Rhino and myself Dj Trev you are in for a treat. Fancy dress is optional but recommend to add to the party atmosphere. Tickets are only ÂŁ6 each and are available from Keith Avis newsagents with profits and raffle going to Hadleigh United Football Club.

My next event is my popular yard sale which is on the 28th May which brings people to your house to look and see what you are selling. If you would like to book a pitch which includes being on the map sellers pack which includes posters & balloons. Please visit the website to book and pay online or print your own forms off. If you cannot print your forms off please contact me on 07787 158085 where ill be happy to post the details to you.

I have more events in the planning including another yard sale later in the year and also a family magical picnic which is working with the fantastic Festival of Gardening and Arts 2017 this year in Hadleigh. As you can see I'm working hard to try and keep entertainment in Hadleigh and I'm always open to suggestions and also feedback too. Please check out my website and Facebook page for more information.

Trevor Clarke, www.clarkesevents.uk

KERSEY PLANT SALE A plant sale is being held on Saturday 13th May St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, 2 - 4 pm

Perennials,annuals,basket and vegetable plants plus much more Refreshments available â&#x20AC;˘ In aid of church funds. www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk

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‘It’s Not Like The Old Days’ Update on Hadleigh Craft and Produce Market First Friday Of Every Month

Happy 18th Birthday Harry!!!

to Mum & Dad on April 16th

Lots of love, Mum, Dad, Max and all your family xxx

Lots of love all your children and grand children xxx

Happy Ruby Anniversary

ST MARY’S HADLEIGH www.stmaryshadleigh.co.uk 01473 527499

The Hadleigh Deanery Office at St Mary’s is open from 10am-12noon, Tuesday-Friday

SERVICES FOR APRIL: Sunday 2 April 10.45am Sung Eucharist 6pm Informal Worship Sunday 9 April PALM SUNDAY 10.45am Joint service with the URC Sunday 16 April EASTER DAY 10.45am Sung Eucharist Sunday 23 April 10.45am A Celebration of Art 12.15pm Shortened Eucharist Sunday 30 April 10.30am. Deanery Eucharist at Hintlesham

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 (term time only) 6pm-8pm Porch Project (for teenagers) EVERY WEDNESDAY 8.30am Morning Prayer and Communion followed by breakfast EVERY FRIDAY 9.30am-12noon Café Church, including short all-age service at 10.15am 7pm-9.30pm Porch Project (for teenagers) MORNING PRAYER IS SAID DAILY, MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 8.30AM OTHER EVENTS FOR APRIL: • St Mary’s Annual Meeting – Thursday 6 April at 7.30pm, in church • Craft and Produce Market - Friday 7 April 9am-1pm • FROGs Easter Activity Day – Friday 14 April (Good Friday) 10am-2pm, for all primary school aged children • Art Exhibition: Saturday 22 – Saturday 29 April, open daily 10am-5pm

We are now on Facebook! Follow the link from the main church website: www.stmaryshadleigh.co.uk and read what’s there so far.

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It’s often said that things are not the same with much lament and nostalgia. But some agree, thank heavens for that! The ideal must be a little bit of the old mixed with the new. Now there’s a cocktail worth sampling…

In St Mary’s Church on the first Friday of every month, you might just find your tipple. We have ours. Tradition and stunning surroundings, community spirit and café church hosted by the loveliest men and women in the town combine perfectly with craft and produce stalls that sell wares ranging from cakes and plants to jewellery, knitted crafts, best locally made sausages and pasties, perfumes and potions that heal and promote wellness-heck and lots more…

We have been running now for a year in our new format. A warm welcome awaits, smiles that bubble into giggles; young and old come together regularly to enjoy companionship, treats and stories. The world of retail and fellowship have successfully merged and this has resulted in an inspiring, fun-filled monthly event that for those who have experienced it, return again and again.

Sometimes the bell ringers practice; often there is choral accompaniment.

Always the sun streams through stain glass windows pointing its beams at favourites like a twinkling rose quartz string of beads or lighting up the homely steam rising from freshly baked scones dripping in fresh cream and glowing under shiny home-made strawberry jam. Is your mouth watering? There are bargains everywhere pitched amid comfortable sofas (pews have gone-they’re a thing of the past), tables topped with pretty cloths. China tinkles with the drum of teaspoons and the bacon sizzles in the pan forcing us all to munch our way through far too many calories. It really is an event not to be missed.

But we’re not happy with just all this. There is even more. New ideas, new opportunities, new blood is about to become a regular feature. As from next month we will be introducing workshops and demonstrations as part of our menu.

1. This April we are delighted to welcome Alison Mayston of The Craft Loft. A local artist who has overcome debilitating illness and is now an ambassador to The Prince of Wales Trust will be demonstrating how to model polymer clay figures. This is just perfect for budding sculptors or bored children during the Easter break. Make a lion or a dinosaur. Have fun inventing your own mythical beast or-if you’re into the modern how about a spaceship? Branded as a ‘make and take,’ Alison will provide all you need for a relaxing, productive morning. £5 only if you fancy taking part and going home with your creations.

2. Around Hadleigh we have defibrillators everywhere, but if you saw someone collapsing, would you know how to use the equipment and save a life?

NATIONAL HEART AWARENESS DAY comes in May. Good Skills Training, a Hadleigh based company will be demonstrating how to use this important pack, and telling you where to find all the local bases.

3. In June, we are hoping to offer a morning of acrylic montage painting. More will follow.

4. Perhaps you have a skill to share or a cause you wish to promote? Then get in touch. You could become part of our lineup.

Helen Allan and Anne Louise Hall are always available to answer questions if you would like to know more and can be contacted on 07747 556565, annelouisehall@hotmail.co.uk Come and have a mooch. Bring a big bag and some cash to splash.

We cannot wait to meet you!

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 in 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. We shall be having another day of Clairvoyance on Saturday, 22nd April between 10am and 4pm. A twenty minute private reading for £15 with a choice of three mediums. It has proved so popular in the past, you are advised to book early.

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Ken’s SESAW News Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare Reg charity no 1124029 Ah Ha! That pesky cat, Ollie, is out and about now Spring is here, leaving me in peace to write this month’s News, starting with an appeal for a new arrival.

Billy, a Jack Russell cross, is a 15 year old gentleman, sadly homeless because his owner died.

After so many years being the one and only, he desperately needs a foster home where he is the sole pet for his remaining years. He’ll give you lots of fuss, take you for lots of lovely walks and let you cook him Cordon Bleu meals, with a few treats on the side to make life interesting.

SESAW would look after any veterinary care so please get in touch if you think Billy could be the King of your Castle.

If you received your Community News early, do visit the SESAW Easter Fair, 1st April, 11-3pm at Whatfield Village Hall. Next is our Spring Fair, 10-3pm, 23rd April at the Old School, Long Melford. Lots of goodies including a Fathers’ Day table, Mandy’s delicious Preserves and a lovely splash of colour from Neil Scott Nurseries. Also a tombola, raffle, refreshments, free parking – and me!

Our rabbit expert, Karen, will be talking to visitors at the Green Island Gardens and Nursery on Easter Sunday 16th April. Do say hello if you call in at Green Island Park Road, Ardleigh, CO7 7SP. Mum says I should remind dog owners to keep Easter Eggs well away from their pets because chocolate is poisonous to us pooches, as are sultanas.

That warning will dampen the spirits of my pal, Sugar Face, who was caught in mid bite of a cake last Christmas. He’s pretty good at pinching biscuits but the silly boy has yet to master the art of devouring the treats unseen.

Must go to investigate the aroma of hot cross buns drifting out of the kitchen.

I hope there’s some left (minus the dried fruit) for me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua.

Suffolk& Essex Small Animal Welfare, Reg.Charity No.1124029, Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6 4PP. 01787 210888. www.sesaw.co.uk

Beaumont Community Primary School

It has been another very busy half term at Beaumont Primary School (even though it was only 5 weeks long!)

Travelling Book Fair & World Book Day As always, the book fair was very well received and attended by the children and parents. It is lovely to see so many children excited about reading. It was also amazing to see all of our children dressed up as their favourite book characters.

Hockey Our new Year 5 & 6 Hockey team played their first tournament this month! The children participated in the Quicksticks Hockey Competition at St Joseph’s College in Ipswich. The team spirit was high and their efforts were tireless.

Mummy & Me Our Mummy & Me toddler group is now officially up and running. The group meets once a fortnight, on a Thursday, 9.30am – 11am. The dates until the summer holidays are: 23rd March, 20th April, 4th May, 18th May, 8th June, 22nd June, 6th July and 20th July. We are aware that there are a lot of local families, both military and civilian, who have young children but there are not a lot of groups for them to attend within the community. We hope that you will join us for a cup of tea and a chance to strengthen our family community.

Red Nose Day Every year we love getting together for an event to raise money for this important cause. This year we are going to be holding a ‘comedy skipathon’.

Look out for pictures in next month’s Community News to see just how funny it was!

A Much Requested Film To Launch Our Spring Season

Friday 21st April at 7.30 pm

A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A)

Based on the international best-selling book of the same name, this is the true feel good story of how James Bowen, a busker and recovering drug addict, had his life transformed when he met a stray ginger cat.

James Bowen is played by Luke Treadaway but Bob is played by himself.

Originally, the London tom wasn’t supposed appear in the film. The producers had ten specially trained doubles flown over from Canada, but they proved scaredy cats when it came to filming in London at night, so Bob stepped in and is the star of the show.

Tea, coffee and our ever popular choc-ices will be available during the interval.You will find “Hollywood in Hadleigh” in the Ansell Centre and entrance to our films I £3.50 on the door (accompanied children £2.50 when appropriate.

Hollywood in Hadleigh is part of the Suffolk Digital Cinema network and is based in the Ansell Centre. Films start at 7.30 pm, cost is £3.50 on the door (£2.50 for accompanied children when appropriate) and refreshments, including our popular choc ices, are sold during a short interval. We look forward to welcoming you!

You will find “Hollywood in Hadleigh” in the Ansell Centre and entrance to both films is £3.50 on the door.

CONTACTING THE ACC

Call Tom on 823719 or Jan on 823413 janetmdicks@gmail.com 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. www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk

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Churches in Hadleigh – Praying for Hadleigh

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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 2nd April - Sarah Rand Road and Emma Girling Close; Week commencing Sunday 9th April - Boswell Lane, Red Hill and Freeman Close; Week commencing Sunday 16th - Aldham Road, The Square The Terrace and Monastery Close; Week commencing Sunday 23rd - Angel Street and Bell Mews; Week commencing Sunday 30th - Long Bessels, Joseph Close, Threadneedle Street and Weavers Close. If you know people who live in these streets, we would be -very pleased if you also would pray for them. If you live on one of the streets being covered during a particular week and would welcome prayer, please get in touch.

Hadleigh Baptist Church Greg Frost 823804 pastorgregfrost@hadleighbaptist.org.uk / pastorchristodd@hadleighbaptist.org.uk Hadleigh URC Wendy Atkins 822535 wendy@whitecat.me.uk St Joseph’s RC Church Anita Rosbrook 810057 a.rosbrook@btinternet.com St Mary’s CoE Joyce Willis 823165 willisjm@lineone.net

Hadleigh South District Councillors’ Surgery

You can meet your Babergh Hadleigh South District Councillors (Kathryn Grandon and Sue Burgoyne) and discuss your concerns at their monthly walkin surgery on the second Saturday of every month, from 11am until noon, at the Lounge Room in the British Legion Club (opposite the side entrance of Partridges, in George Street).

You are welcome to drop in, or to call any of your District Councillors: Kathryn Grandon: 01473 824489 Sue Burgoyne : 01473 823263 Sian Dawson m: 07931 703157 Tina Campbell: 01473 822290 Your Hadleigh South District Councillors look forward to meeting you to discuss your concerns and interest in the well-being of our town.

Appointments are not Kathryn Grandon Sue Burgoyne necessary

Enigma - Peer Support Group for People Who Suffer From Emotional Distress

Enigma is a Peer Support Group founded by Linda and Danielle, ex-service users of Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust. We felt there was a large gap in services for people with enduring mental health problems. People had no further support after being discharged from hospital, community care or had had problems all their lives without seeking help. Linda and myself both have a formal mental health diagnosis and have been discharged from services with no further support. Mind has closed and the mental health trust has limited resources. We discussed how we could support others and ourselves in recovery using Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills, a 15 week course we had both attended at the NSFT in 2014 and we decided to set up Enigma.

At Enigma we support and encourage people in their own recovery journey .

We work from a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Workbook whereby we have discussions about the exercises within the workbook, practising Mindfulness Skills in each session. It does not matter what diagnosis a person has, if it's an enduring mental health problem that affects your everyday life then Enigma can support you. We started a new group in Hadleigh at the United Reform Church in late February and already have groups in Stowmarket on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Contact Linda 07866 617062 or Danielle 07806 881349 56

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Stroke Association Charity Ball

A touch of glitz and glamour came to town on 18th February when Stuart Service, owner of The Gables Bed & Breakfast in Hadleigh, hosted a black tie Charity Ball in support of the Stroke Association.

125 guests, looking resplendent in dinner jackets and ball gowns, descended on the Grand Hall which had been transformed for this very special occasion. The amazingly talented Izzy Double sang whilst guests arrived and enjoyed their welcome drinks. A delicious three course meal was then served, followed by a raffle with fantastic prizes including a night away at The Marquis, Afternoon Tea at The Swan in Lavenham, and a round of golf for four at Hintlesham Golf Club. Guests then danced the night away to the sensational ‘Soul Riot’. Stuart is running the London Marathon in April for the Stroke Association as four years ago his sister-in-law Keeley suffered a stroke at the age of just 37 due to a congenital heart defect. This devastating event shook the whole family and everyone who knows her, and completely changed Keeley’s life. Despite her difficulties as a result of the stroke, Keeley has shown an awe-inspiring determination to get on with her life and has recently made the decision to change career and retrain as a counsellor so she can help others who have been affected by difficulties in their lives.

Stuart would like to say a huge thank you to all the guests who attended the event and gave so generously, and who made the night so special. And to all the generous sponsors who donated raffle prizes: Adnams, Andrew’s Butchers, Coopers BMW, Dazzle Dry Cleaners, Framewerks, Frost and Partners Estate Agents, Hadleigh Show, Hintlesham Golf Club, Jim Lawrence, Jimmy’s Farm, Pentland, Queen Street Foot Care Clinic, Stuart Morris, The Cooking Experience, The Marquis Hotel, The Swan in Monks Eleigh, The Swan Hotel in Lavenham, Tatty Broyds, Travel Stop, and Walnut Tree Framing.

An extra special thanks to Amy from The Flower Shop at Kersey Mill for kindly donating the beautiful table flowers; Adnams and Stephen Laing for the welcome drinks; and to Helen, Simon and all the amazing staff at Angel Delights for the fabulous food and service. The Charity Ball raised a staggering £3431.30 for the Stroke Association!

If you would like to donate to Stuart’s Just Giving page, please visit: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/2017londonmarathon

News From The Ansell Centre

Fund Raising The United Reformed Church (URC) and Ansell Centre Charity (ACC) are busy raising funds for some major work which we hope will be undertaken in August this year. The plan is to have a new suspended ceiling with LED lights, a new central heating boiler, new curtains and complete redecoration of the main hall. We are currently busy knitting Easter chicks to raise funds towards the new curtains.

Synergy Café Unfortunately, the Sue Ryder Charity is no longer able to fund the Synergy Café which takes place every Thursday in the Ansell Centre. The Café is for people living with dementia and their carers. The ACC is hoping to take on the running of the Café (but under a new name). If you could offer a few hours help once a month at the Café please contact Jan (01473 823413) for more information.

Lunch Clubs The Wednesday Lunch Club which is run by the ACC is looking for a new volunteer COOK to join our friendly team. We need someone who could assist three times a year. The Club provides a social highlight for our members who attend; it gives them the opportunity to get out and enjoy a home-cooked meal in the company of others. You would be part of a team who will give full support in this role. Please contact Frances on 01473 823719.

Hollywood in Hadleigh Could you be a PROJECTIONIST at the digital cinema? We are hoping to find a third projectionist to help out when our other two volunteers are unable to be there, especially now that our main projectionist has become a Dad and may be needed at home on Friday evenings! If you would like to find out more, please contact Tom on 823719.

Our new brochure with details of the six films from April to August is available in the Ansell Centre and many outlets about town. Please see elsewhere in this publication for information about our April film, “A Street Cat named Bob”.

Lost Property Have you lost the coat in the picture above? If so we would be pleased to return it to you. Together with a good assortment of other coats and jackets, it has been in the Ansell Centre for well over a month. Please contact Jan if you wish to claim any items of clothing!

Hadleigh North District Councillors Contacting Tina Campbell and Dr. Siân Dawson

We have taken the strategic view, following consultation with residents, to simply make ourselves available for surgery advice and to meet with residents at any time in the British Legion rather than a monthly surgery. This is to meet the demand for readily available advice weekday evenings and during the day, allowing more availability and flexibility for our residents’ Tina Campbell Sian Dawson convenience. Residents can contact us directly for advice, appointments or support on Babergh matters at any time.

Please contact: Christina Campbell: christina.campbell@babergh.gov.uk or Tel: 07554 085177 Sian Dawson: sian.dawson@babergh.gov.uk or Tel: 07931 703157

FESTIVAL MATTERS Festival launch day 20th May at the May Show.

GARDENING The Town Centre:- The festival team are encouraging town centre businesses to decorate their windows and where possible, put flowers outside their premises. Community made floral bunting will also decorate the High Street.

Roundabouts to Elaine Hadleigh Town Council, Suffolk HadleighThanks Festival ofRoot, Gardening County Council has agreed to put plants on our roundabouts.

and Art 2017

Hadleigh Open Gardens (10th June) Participating gardeners will have their gardens ship shape and beautiful for their visitors. New gardens always welcome. Contact John Hunt jandahunt@uwclub.net.

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Gardeners’ Question (14th Aug) Have your questions for the if the We can’t startTime the preparations early ready enough panel experts waiting andofArt 2017 istotohelp beyou. a success and well attended.

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If more thisthan is 4feet not your scen tall. Open to all especially special interest groups, families or businesses for home. Contact details below. use in shop windows. Bounty Hunter Jan Devey 01473 827 091

The draft programme is also well underway with some firm

The Bra Ha Ha – An Uplifting Exhibition to support Breast Cancer Care.

2017 diary. There is room for plenty more so if your busine Have some fun and be creative using any material, object or bra to interpret group would like to participate please contact the festival te the theme. Where possible bras will first be displayed in shops in the High Street. They will then become part of the Big Bouquet display and St Mary’s Art Exhibition Sat 22nd – Sat encourage viewers to donate to the charity.

Festival Marquee at the Hadleigh Show Sat

20th May Sat 10th Mon 14th The Magical Picnic Sun 20th Augus FOR YOUNGSTERS The Big Bouquet Finale Week Tues 19th - Sat 2 Lost and Found (22nd May – 30th June) Hunt the High Street shop Bra Ha Ha –An Uplifting Exhibition “ “ windows to find the lost tools belonging to Glenda the Gardener and The Big Bouquet:- (11th – 17th Sept) A chance for you to show and sell Hadleigh Open Gardens your work at our community art exhibition in St Mary’s church. Any Hadleigh Gardeners’ Question Time medium accepted from wool to concrete. Sir Cedric Morris display.

Archie the Artist. Prize for the correct answers.

The Magical Picnic A costumed community picnic in C Barker.

Mask Making (12th Aug) Family Craft Activity at the Library craft workshop collection of Flower Fairies created by Cecily Mary at Hadleigh Library in time for the Magical Picnic. Make your own Green will be very welcome.

Man mask, a magical spirit of Nature, adopted as a protector of the environment.

The Big Bouquet will bring together the community’s crea

The Magical Picnicand (20th Aug) wizards, pixies and elves of all ‘creating’ ages gardening or Fairies, art them.

If you love in p shape up your outfits and bring a magical feel to this fun picnic outside patchwork, knitting, crochet or sculpture then let your imag the Leisure Centre. Costumes will be safe if it’s wet as there is a dry, alternative venue;Ha insideHa the Leisure Centre.

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For details of allsupport events visitthe www.visithadleigh.co.uk creations and charity, Breast Cancer Care. S or our marquee at the be madly creative with a May newShow. or second-hand bra and Festival Sec snowdonjane@hotmail.co.uk Bouquet in September.

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This support group is there for you to meet others who are Living with Loss and to talk through how life is for you at the moment in a friendly environment. Free of charge.

For more information please contact: Pauline Thrower on 07909796266

Suffolk Bereavement support a new charity offering therapeutic group support in Hadleigh and Capel St Mary has recently embarked on a collaborative project with Community Action Suffolk to revamp its website. The launching of this new improved website takes place this week and includes attractive graphics, a new self help section and a link which makes online donations possible. ‘We are hoping that the new design will enable anyone interested in accessing our support to find us more easily and provide enough information to encourage them to get in touch’ said Patrick Palmer, Co Founder.

The Charity which is funded by Suffolk Community Foundation's Rural Fund and Suffolk County Council has already been successful in expanding its service from the initial group which holds afternoon meetings in Hadleigh to include an early evening group which meets in Capel St Mary. Meetings are facilitated by an experienced group leader who creates a warm and trusting environment in which group members can share their experiences and find ways of coping during what can be a difficult time. Groups are free to Suffolk residents and meet twice monthly with a rolling programme which enables new members to join at any time depending on group size. Peer support is a very important aspect of meetings with members benefiting from the empathy, shared experiences and support of others attending.

Co founders Patrick and Margaret Palmer are sincerely grateful to Devon Ray of Community Action Suffolk for his creativity in helping to redesign the new website which can be viewed by visiting www.suffolkbereavment.org.uk.

Anyone interested in joining either group should make contatct through the website or by telephoning Patrick or Margaret Palmer 01206 299832 or by email sbsg246@gmail.com.

Fidelis Activity News

Lamps. Collector, Jason Kermin, braved storm Doris to bring his precious cargo of Victorian oil lamps to Fidelis. He re-assembled the many fine glass pieces to illustrate his talk entitled ‘Rare Victorian Timing & Shining Devices’.

Members were introduced to some of the key manufacturers i.e. Hinks, Messenger and Youngs with wonderful example of their craftsmanship. One fine lamp made by Hinks owed its design to the Royal gem set of eggs by Faberge. Jason’s fascinating talk ended with a mystery lamp made in 1840. This hand blown glass orb filled with water on a stand baffled everyone until Jason put a light behind the orb.

This had the effect of enlarging the original light source, enabling the early lace makers to Jason with some of his continue their fine work late into the night. The lamps audience thoroughly enjoyed the evening and were most appreciative of Jason’s extensive knowledge and passion for his hobby.

Bourne Ballet. While Jason assembled his precious lamps other Fidelis members were battling with storm Doris to try and get back to Hadleigh from their visit to Theatre Royal, Norwich. Matthew Bourne’s dramatic ballet ‘The Red Shoes’ was on tour there. It was only the memory of the ballet which lightened the fraught journey home.

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Rotary Review

CLUB MATTERS: The new meeting arrangements are now working well and will continue for the foreseeable future. Meetings take place at The Kings Head on 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of each month at12.30 for 1pm. There is a two course meal with coffee/tea and interesting speakers will be arranged from time to time.

Hadleigh Club reached its 39th birthday on 2nd February and perhaps more importantly Rotary International reached its 112th birthday in the same month.Starting in the USA in 1905 it now operates in virtually every country in the world - some achievement !!

Rotary Foundation, one of the largest charities in the world, also turns 100 this year. Foundation working mainly through local clubs improves the life of many third world communities by providing clean water, better education,encouraging self sufficiency through agriculture and animal husbandry. It also runs university peace programmes seeking to produce diplomats and peace embassadors of the future. It encourages universal understanding by arranging educational and social exchanges between young people around the world. In recent years it has been at the forefront of the fight against polio commencing in1985 when there were 1000 cases a day in 125 countries up to last year when only 35 cases were reported in 3 countries - Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. India is on the brink of being declared polio free. During these last 30 years many rotarians from this country have visited polio ridden countries to help with the massive task of vaccinating all children and the has been a major success.

Over the years Hadleigh Club has assisted by raising and donating funds to thepolio campaign as well as many more international causes including the terrible disasters which occur on a regular basis. In addition many local charities and organisations have been helped by donations mainly from the popular Christmas Collection.

MEMBERSHIP: The Club's membership has continued to grow this year which is most encouraging but more members are still required to safeguard the long term future of the Club. We need YOU - why not come along and meet us to find out more about us and Rotary in general. There are no longer any onerous attendance and dress rules to discourage you so give it a try.

To book a visit or just find out a little more please ring David 01473 827226 or use the website Rotary Club of Hadleigh

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Well my friends, I have just passed my 3 year anniversary for writing this article. This is the 37th instalment and I would like to thank Kelvin Avis for allowing me to continue to post monthly and to each and everyone of you who have spoken so kindly about the article. This month I thought I'd answer a few questions I am often asked.

Q:- Where can I see the Northern lights?

A:- In perfect conditions one can view them from here, but if you want a higher chance, you're best to move North, Scotland is ideal.

Q:- Is the asteroid belt a failed Planet?

A:- The very basic answer is yes. The planet Jupiter has a massive gravitational effect on anything near it and thus has stopped the asteroids from forming a planet.

Q:- What star will next turn into a supernova?

A:- This cannot be predicted with certainly, but the best candidate is Betelgeuse in Orion. This star could literally blow itself to pieces at any time.

When it does you'll soon know about it.

Q:- What is the difference between 'red shift' and 'blue shift'?

A:- These phenomenon relate to direction of motion of objects. When spectrum's of stars or galaxies is analysed, if it is 'blue shifted' it means the object is travelling towards us and 'red shift' means the object is receding away from us.

Q:- What is more dangerous a Comet or asteroid?

A:- Natural instinct screams " asteroid ", but the fact is Comet are pretty Lethal objects. Their size ( often several miles across ) and relative velocity to Earth means they can pack a nasty punch should they wish to collide with us.

Q:- Did the Moon landings happen?

A:- They most certainly did ! Nearly half a million people worked on this project I'm sure if it was faked we'd have known about it from a higher source at sometime in the last 48 years.

Q:- The difference between Astronomy and Astrology?

A:- Astronomy is a science and Astrology is. for want of better word, rubbish.

Q:- Can ALL the planets be seen with the naked-eye?

A:- No Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus can, but Neptune will need a pair of binoculars.

Q:- Whats the most distant object one can see naked-eye?

A:- The Andromeda galaxy is some 2 million light years away and can be seen easily with the eye alone.

Q:- When will Halley's Comet come back?

A:- Not until Summer 2062, and even then it wont be very bright from here. The Comet takes 76 years to orbit the Sun, and it's last two close approaches occurred in 1986 and 1910 respectively.

Q:- Is there life on Mars?

A:- Certainly it would have been possible in the distant past but proving it is most elusive. If it ever did exist there, it would have been in the microbial form.

Q:- Your favourite planet?

A:- I'll be greedy and answer Jupiter and Saturn. Jupiter for its great red spot and cloud belts and Saturn for its rings.

Q:- Why is Pluto not a planet?

A:- In 2006 a group of Astronomers voted out Pluto as a planet due to the fact that it is a small world and lots of bigger objects have been found orbiting the Sun further out.

Q:- How many stars can you see with the naked-eye?

A:- Under perfect conditions, around 6,000 are visible to your eyes alone.

Q:- Is astronomy an expensive hobby?

A:- It will cost you want you want it to. A good telescope will cost hundreds of pounds, but a cheap pair of 10 x 50 binoculars will give you fantastic views also. Your level of dedication will govern how much you spend.

And finally: Q:- Why was the last manned Moon mission in 1972?

A:- Getting people to the Moon is expensive and the novelty of the Moon missions were off quickly after the U.S flag was placed there. By 1972 the general public were treating it like they did the same way as after a few shuttle missions in the 1980's. The funding to NASA for this couldn't be justified any longer and the goal was achieved, so the missions were cancelled.

Until next month, clear skies.

Any questions please email neilnorman03@gmail.com Neil Norman FRAS

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However, I would just remind you to think before you go out as to whether you have left any insecurities that are an open invitation for a chance burglar. Did you shut that window ? Did you lock your back door ? Do not make it easy for intruders.

Over recent weeks some of our smaller villages have been targets for thefts from sheds and other out buildings. With this in mind, Hadleigh safer Neighbourhood Team are holding “Community Engagements” in various villages throughout Babergh - we will be advertising these events on Twitter / Facebook / parish magazines - so look out for one near to you.

Last month we were in Shotley for several hours. The mobile police station was situated at the Village Hall , whilst myself and colleagues patrolled around the village on foot. Many local residents came to speak with us and we gave out crime reduction advice as well as listening to residents concerns and issues. We also did some speeding enforcement.

Our next planned event is on TUESDAY 4TH APRIL 2017 at HOLLOW TREES FARM, SEMER. We will have the Police 4x4 truck so look out for us in the car park and come and speak to us. We will be there from 10am to 1pm.

Whilst I have this opportunity, I would like to give you all updates on recent crimes and incidents that have occurred in our area :OP FIRESIDE: Burglary of building around East Ipswich and Shotley. A Detective Inspector has been appointed to oversee this, two people arrested, one warrant executed for stolen goods and enquiries ongoing.

Crockatt Advrt July 13:Layout 1 8/7/13 13:23 Page 1 HOUSE BURGLARIES IN BENTLEY: One person given a 10 year Prison sentence.

HOLBROOK BURGLARIES: One person on Court Bail until 30th March.

Series of RAM RAIDS on 8th February, including Hadleigh and Capel: one person has been arrested and is on bail, two others are being sought.

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Hadleigh Cricket Club

It has been a very busy winter of activity at the club, as anyone who has walked past the ground since the turn of the year will have noticed.

Construction on our £250,000 pavilion extension project began in January and building work is due to be completed by the end of April.

The upgraded facility will comprise a new changing room block – including a dedicated changing room for female players – larger club room, modern heating system, disabled access and new bar area. Funding for the project has been received from a number of organisations, including Viridor Credits Environmental Company, the England and Wales Cricket Board, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council and the Playing Fields Legacy Fund. The club has also raised over £15,000 from its ‘Brick Heroes’ Buy a Brick scheme. Over 100 members, friends of the club and businesses have sponsored a virtual brick and will see their names displayed in the new building.

Four years in the making, the project is not quite over yet, as club Chairman David Mann explains. “It has been a long journey with many hurdles to overcome along the way and it will be great to start the new season in our new surroundings. But we still need a little more help to turn our new house into a home. We still need around £20,000 for new windows, doors, perimeter paving, the installation of the heating and cooling system for the clubroom, and to build the new bar”. “If, for example, a local business could pledge £1000 or materials or skills that would make a huge difference to our chances of finishing the project in 2017”, said David. Donations can be made to the club’s JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/hadleighccbrickheroes - and anyone who is interested in supporting the project is welcome to contact Mr Mann directly by email: davidmann25@aol.com or 07954 349379.

It has also been a sad winter for the club in many respects. We have recently lost Eric Jennings, John Tricker and David Hicks. Eric was a Life Member who held the distinction of captaining both the town’s football and cricket clubs, and remained heavily involved with both clubs after his playing days were over.

He and wife Barbara were our keenest spectators at the Meadow in recent years. John Tricker was probably one of the club’s best ever bowlers. He was part of the Suffolk League-winning team of 1974 and holds the distinction of the 2nd-best bowling figures in the club’s history, 9-10 against Browns in 1960.

While never playing for the club, David Hicks became one of our most generous benefactors in recent years, donating significant sums to various projects, including the current pavilion extension. All will be very much missed.

The new season starts on April 22 with the 1st XI at home to Haverhill, and the 2nd XI away at Woodbridge.

Newton Green Raises £6,000 For Charity

Newton Green Golf Club has just completed a year during which more than £6,000 was raised for charity. Most of the money - £5,934 - was handed over at a recent general meeting to the Kernos Centre, Sudbury, which is a nonprofit making charity providing professional counselling and psychotherapy to children and adults.

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Hadleigh Cycling Junior Club

The Junior Club has started for the 2017 season. The sessions run on Wednesday evenings (18:00-19:00) at Hadleigh High Leisure Centre. After the Easter holidays the sessions move onto the field (19th April onwards). Juniors can be from 4 years of age to 15. Children simply need to be able to ride their bikes unaided.

The session cost is £3 for nonmember and £2 for members.

Simon King, the Club’s Secretary said, “Gale and Grace have completed their Level 2 certificates and will greatly enhance our coaching team.”

The Club is keen to get the views of existing and potential members via the Survey Monkey website. The majority of respondents to date want to join a Club ride and meet other cyclists. Currently the Club is running gentle social rides starting at 8am from The George on Sundays, weather permitting.

Ladies, gents and “capable children accompanied by an adult” are welcome.

The distance is around 25 miles. Check out our Facebook page.

The Club’s Annual Subs night in the George attracted plenty of new members keen to take advantage of this year’s special offer. All members are entitled to purchase any item of club kit at half-price. The Club membership is £10 for individuals and £30 for family membership.

For more information on the Club visit www.hadleighcyclingclub.org or email or connect with the club via Facebook: Hadleigh Cycling Club @HadleighCycling

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Sponsored by Hadleigh Tyre Group www.hadleigh-utd.co.uk Hadleigh go into the final match of the season still battling hard to preserve their premier league status after a somewhat difficult campaign with a host of youngsters doing a great job after the club lost almost all of last season’s experienced team at the beginning of the campaign. A splendid win at Ely followed draws against Swaffham, Ipswich Wanderers, Stanway and Fakenham as Hadleigh put a splendid unbeaten run together which delighted the loyal supporters who follow the club through thick and thin. The Reserves put up a great display against Woodbridge in the semi-final of the Suffolk Cup. We were eventually beaten in a penalty shoot out after an epic encounter.

That was followed by a win against Whitton Reserves by two goals to one at the Millfield. Our Youth Team gained a draw against Needham Market in a thrilling encounter which was our first match since before Christmas. A late equaliser by Needham made the final score three apiece. Our youths are well placed in the middle of the league.

Prize winners in the latest monthly draw were M. Watts and Alan Dilloway.

Winner of the Ground Improvement Fund was David Crawford. Both draws were made by referee Lee Grimsey who made the long journey from Stevenage and then officiated the Ely game.

HADLEIGH UNITED FIXTURES First team fixtures for April begin at Thetford on Saturday 1st. On Saturday 15th Gorleston come to the Millfield while on Easter Monday afternoon the 17th we go to Long Melford. A trip to Ipswich Wanderers follows on Friday 21st before the season ends at home to Yarmouth on Saturday 29th. The Reserves go to Woodbridge on Saturday 1st while Felixstowe pay us a visit on the following Saturday 8th. A home match against Woodbridge brings down the curtain on Saturday 22nd. The Youth Team entertain Stowmarket on Wednesday 5th before Woodbridge come to Hadleigh in the final match under the old floodlights on Wednesday 26th. The new floodlights should be installed in time for next season.

WOMEN’S CUP FINAL We are staging a Women’s Cup Final on Thursday April 13th.

Hadleigh Footpath Volunteers

For March’s walk we had a dry day and 25 of us took full advantage of an 8 mile circular walk round Hadleigh. We were pleased to welcome a number of new walkers this month. Our route for April’s circular walk on Saturday15th will be a circular walk starting and finishing at Stoke by Nayland. We will meet at the sports field car park (see web site for a location map) at 0930. If anyone is in need of a lift or is prepared to offer someone a ride in their car, please contact us through the web site and we will try and match people up. The walk will be around 8 miles and we are currently making a choice between 3 routes.

Again, see the web site for the route finally selected. Everyone is welcome, including well behaved dogs. Strong shoes or preferably walking boots should be worn as the ground can be muddy and rough in places. As usual, route maps can be requested from the web site. Please be assured that we will always acknowledge any communication so, if you have not had a response within a day or two, please either resend the request or phone.

For further information about these walks go to www.hadleighwalkers.com, email us at hadleighwalkers@gmail.com or contact Mike Keeling on 01787 210104 or 07483 887658.

Hadleigh Thrift Shop

We still feel the need to thank all of you for the wonderful donations given to us so that we can help so many organisations (see below). Also thanks go to all our valuable customers (old and new). A big thankyou also goes to our many volunteers who turn up rain or shine to man the shop every day. Please remember that we have a van so we can pick up anything from your home.

Phone 01473 828800 or 01473 829292. PLEASE do not leave on the doorstep as some of the things have a habit of growing a pair of legs and disappearing.

Some of the organisations recently helped: Wellbeing Centre, Magdalen House Layham Playgroup Shelley Riding Centre (Xmas cards) Hadleigh Swimming Club Home Start Loyalty Scheme E.Anglian Air Ambulance Funds for football club Special glasses for a schoolboy Park side Pre-school Whatfield School Hadleigh Cricket Club Operation Raleigh Help the Heroes Marie Curie

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