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Plant Parts presented with Queen’s Award by HRH the Duke of Kent A Hadleigh firm which has achieved the rare feat of winning a Queen’s Award for Enterprise three years running has been presented with its latest award by HRH the Duke of Kent. Plant Parts Ltd completed a hat-trick of successes in the category for International Trade. The company, which has a workforce of 16, was recognised for its success in increasing its overseas sales by 76% over the last three years. At a presentation on the 31st of August, Lord Tollemache, the Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, presented a scroll confirming the company’s award to director Robert Finch, with the Duke of Kent then presenting the trophy, an engraved glass bowl, to managing director Richard Finch. It is unusual for a business to sustain the progress necessary to be successful in the same category for three successive years, which is what Plant Parts Ltd has achieved. Plant Parts, established in 1991 from a house in Canterbury Gardens, moved to its present premises on Clifford Finch Way, Hadleigh, in 2007 supplies spare parts for construction machinery. Thanking staff for their contribution to the company’s success, Richard Finch said: “Any small business like Plant Parts is only really a collection of people and, for a company to be successful, all those people must perform to an excellent standard, which is the case here.”

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Forthcoming Dates for your Diary Every Tuesday morning (term time only) Hadleigh Craft Club at URC Hall (Ansell Centre), Hadleigh from 9.40am-12pm Every Tuesday Afternoon Knitting, Crocheting & Natter, 1.30 to 3.30pm at Waterfield House, Ring Hilary 824245 or Maggie 823883 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 Friday 09.30 - 12.00 St Mary’s Café Church Coffee, bacon rolls and croissants. Optional worship at 10.00. Tues 3rd September 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC Wednesday 4th September 7.30pm Churches Together Worship Group – Salvation Army Thursday 5th September 9-11am Little Angel’s Toddler Group – Hadleigh URC, Community Room Friday 6th September 12.15pm Ansell Lunch Club - Ansell Centre, 8.00pm Folk and Acoustic Evening – Ansell centre Saturday 7th September Clairvoyant Day at the Hadleigh Healing Society, The Bungalow, Calais Street, Hadleigh. Twenty minute private reading with five mediums - £10. Booking essential. Ring: 01473 823282 (answer machine) Saturday 7th September 2 - 4 pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room Monday 9th September 7.30pm Town Hall, Hadleigh, Hadleigh Garden Club meeting. Demonstration of "Willow weaving for the garden" by Jo Hammond. Competition 3 tomatoes on a plate. All welcome. Members £1 - visitors £3 includes refreshments. Plants and produce for sale. Monday 9th September Hadleigh U3A, 2.30pm in the Ansell Centre. Our Monthly Meeting, which will include a talk by Paul Regulous called “Evening All” Tuesday 10th September 7.30pm at Beaumont School, Hadleigh, Hadleigh & District Flower Club meeting, Demonstration by Mrs Barbara Collins "A Taste of the Orient". Please bring a seasonal arrangement for Barbara to appraise. Members £1.50; visitors £4 includes refreshments. Floral sundries for sale. Tuesday 10th September 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC Thursday 12th September 9-11am Little Angel’s Toddler Group – Hadleigh URC, Community Room Saturday 14th September 2.00-4.00pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room Tuesday 17th September 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC, Community Room Wednesday 18th September 12.15pm Wednesday Lunch Club - Ansell Centre Thursday 19th September 9-11am Little Angel’s Toddler Group – Hadleigh URC, Community Room Friday 20th September 10-12 noon Leading Lives Coffee Morning - Ansell Centre Saturday 21st September Call My Bluff Wine Tasting, Community Room URC, 7.30, teams of 6, tickets £10 from Kath at The Framestore. Hadleigh & district Twining Association Saturday 21st September 2 - 4 pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room Sunday 22nd September 10.30am Harvest Thanksgiving Service – Hadleigh URC Tuesday 24th September 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC, Community Room

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Thursday 26th September Next Fidelis gathering. ‘From Pigs to Packaging via Oil Lamps’ talk by Richard Wright. 7.30pm in the Dining Room (op the Ram). Sec.Barbara Tryon Tel 01473 824417. Thursday 26th September 9-11am Little Angel’s Toddler Group – Hadleigh URC, Community Room Saturday 28th September 2.00-4.00pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room

District Councillors Kathryn Grandon and Brian Riley will be holding their monthly walk in surgery on Saturday 14th September at Hadleigh Library from 11 until noon. You are welcome to drop in or to call 07866 581 556 to discuss your concerns and interest in the well being of our town. Appointments are not necessary.

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Hadleigh resident takes centre stage at Opening Night of Colchester’s New Community Arts Venue FULLY INCLUSIVE LONDON SHOWS Tues 1 Oct Thurs 17 Oct Sun 20 Oct Sun 20 Oct Sun 20 Oct Wed 23 Oct Sat 9 Nov Sat 9 Nov Wed 13 Nov Wed 13 Nov Thurs 12 Dec 2014 Wed 15 Jan Thur 20 Mar Thur 24 April

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Colchester’s new community arts space, The Waiting Room, officially opened on 16th August with a party and performance art “Sarcophagus: September 2008” by Peter Johnson, 85 years, of Angel Street, Hadleigh.. Located in the old Bus Station, The Waiting Room is part of the town’s St Botolph’s regeneration project. The former derelict site has been transformed by a team of volunteers into a hybrid new space with artists’ studios, temporary shops and a history project. It is set to become one of the town’s creative and social hubs with a Café Bar and Kitchen to be managed by Essex pop-up restaurateur, Charlie Stocker, who made it to the quarter finals of Master Chef: Professional 2012. www.st-botolphs.org The Waiting Room is being run by Colchester School of Art (Colchester Institute) in partnership with The Creative Co-op. It has been made possible with funding from Arts Council England, The National Lottery, DCLG (Mary Portas) and Colchester Borough Council, amongst others. Guests at The Waiting Room’s Opening Night Party assembled to view a performance art “Sarcophagus: September 2008” a modern day, Hogarthian comment on the state of the global economy. The artwork itself, in the form of a gilded replica of a full sized skeleton, arrived by hearse in a transparent coffin, surrounded by the trappings of a luxury lifestyle. Its arrival was greeted by a satirical 3 minute “Eulogy to Mammon” delivered by Peter Johnson who ended on a celebratory note by stating “Out of ashes a phoenix has sprung up. Such a notable accomplishment is The Waiting Room. The team that has put together this exciting multicultural artistic and social venue has had the insight, conviction, courage, perseverance and much hard work through the long months of their achievement”. The artwork itself will remain on exhibition at The Waiting Room until the end of September For further information visit www.sarcophagus2008.com

Miss Lesley’s School of Performing Arts Further to last month's issue - Miss Lesley's School of Performing Arts regret to inform you that there has been a change in date with regards to the forthcoming adult classes at Chamberlin Hall in Bildeston. Due to hall booking conflicts, the course will NOW be on Thursday evenings and will commence on Thursday, 12th September at 7.15pm - 8.15pm. The initial course of six weeks will still be charged at the special introductory price of just £18.00 for the whole course! For further information or a registration form please email lesley@misslesleysperforming arts.co.uk.

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Hadleigh Stars Gymnastics Club Hadleigh High Leisure Centr Highlands Road, Hadleigh IP7 5 Opens with a bang!!!! TO BOOK YOURHead CHILD’S PLACE C Kelly Mires KELLY 01473 657299 / 0776 Coach MIRES of Hadleigh Stars Gymnastics club, email kj.mires@talktalk.net was expecting a busy All fees include Annual British Gymnastics Mem day on June 1st for the opening of the club. But she certainly could not have envisaged the massive demand for places.GYMNAST The opening COACH WITH OVER 30 YEAR EX BRITISH day was a resounding Recreational classes success said Kelly with am - 11 am,4 years 11 am upwards - 12 n registering for places. The club over aSaturday hundred 10 children from has quickly established as a superb fun filled atmosphere for the children to Mid-week classessport. starting learn this demanding The Septembe club offer a five piece rotation on Bars. Beam, children aged 4+Trampette. years, Gymnastics ar skilled coaches with over forty For Floor, Vault and There classes are highly run for 12 as weeks term. Themembers Gymn week and years experience, welleach as younger of the coaching team who are towards our badge system and the Annual Club Ch learning there craft. The feedback from our parents has been excellent and it is wonderful to see And don’t forget our existing class so many children in our new purple club leotards looking very smart and Monday 7 pm - 8pm Adult Sculpt C enjoying the exercise with great enthusiasm every Saturday Morning. It's so Wednesday 7 pm - 8 pm Cardiofu important in this day and age says Kelly to get your children moving, they cannot play out like they used to so our club offers a wonderful way for the children to get fit and learn a fantastic. Sport. We received a very kind and much appreciated donation from Hadleigh Thrift Shop and with some additional fund raising over the summer we are hoping to be able to buy some new specialist equipment, which we really need for our children to develop within the sport. We intend to run holiday clubs starting at the beginning of 2014. More details to follow on this. Due to the high demand for places we have expanded and added extra classes starting September from 5pm to 6pm and 6pm to 7pm. We have one or two openings in the Saturday Morning session so if you would like to reserve place please call me. If you want to know more about our club then please check us out on the website hadleighstarsgymnastics.co.uk. Or alternatively call me Kelly Mires on 01473 657299 07760 314060 and I will be more than happy give you all the information you need.

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A special antiques and collectables valuation event in Long Melford The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations to the public on Monday 16th September, 11am-3pm, at Long Melford Memorial Hall, Hall Street, Chemist Lane, Long Melford, Suffolk, CO10 9JQ.There will be experts providing valuations on the following types of collectables: Coins (including British & World, sovereigns, Krugerrands, Royal Mint commemoratives & proof sets), stamps, banknotes, medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, watches, jewellery, gold, silver, pre-1900 documents/books & maps, cigarette-cards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets & de-activated weapons. No appointment is necessary at this event, simply turn up with your items and our valuers will be happy to see you. Members of the public will have the option, if they wish, to consign their goods to auction (subject to terms & conditions). Cash purchase offers are also available. Valuations will be provided free of charge, with no obligation. High quality illustrated catalogues from previous auctions will be given away on a complimentary basis in order for the public to get a better idea of the services available. These valuation days have proved to be very popular in the past, and we have conducted hundreds of them across the UK. Some of the best items we have auctioned were brought to us at these events, such as two pieces of Russian 17th century enamelled silverware, a bowl and a lidded pot, which we later sold on behalf of the owners for over £75,000. You never know what your old heirlooms could be worth! If you have any questions feel free to contact Lockdales’ Martlesham offices: 01473 627110, sales@lockdales.com. We will also be holding an event in Elmswell on Tuesday 17th Sept. For further information see our website www.lockdales.com

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Lavender Hall is flourishing...with another outstanding Ofsted report Having run established childcare businesses in East Anglia for over 15 years, Andrea Lewison, Principal at Lavender Hall kindergarten has reason to celebrate even more this year. With two childcare nurseries to her credit, the mother of twins Ms Lewison has achieved another ‘Outstanding’ report from Ofsted after their inspection earlier in the summer. Lavender Hall Kindergarten in East Bergholt has held the high accolade of achievement with an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted report for 6 years, and now the sister nursery school in Hadleigh has retained the same otstandingly high standards. Opened in 2004 following the success of the first set up in East Bergholt, the nursery school in Hadleigh offers (according to the report) ‘anexceptionally well-presented environment and stimulating resources, along with a consistently high standard of teaching’. Children are encouraged to be creative, active learners, and to make decisions and solve problems, aiding their excellent progress in all areas of learning. Key to the success of the businesses are the central core values which Andrea and her staff hold true in every aspect of the nursery schools. Forward-looking leadership and a drive for excellence and continued growth and improvement, combined with attention to detail are instrumental to both establishments. The imaginative and homely surroundings ensure that all children from as young as 3 months, right up to pre-school and foundation age are looked after in a loving yet stimulating environment. The nursery also offers occasional care to 5-11 year olds, but its main audience lies within provision for the Early Years sector. The outstanding level from Ofsted is not easily come by. The market for childcare is a competitive one, with choice abounding for parents requiring care. Lavender Hall Kindergartens have proved that they are market leaders, even during these difficult economical times. Lavender Hall’s aim to provide a homely and appealing environment is evident when visiting the nurseries. The Outstanding Ofsted report even mentions “the colourful decorative bunting and homely touches, such as gingham table cloths at meal times, creating a very.....appealing and comfortable environment for children in which they can flourish and grow in confidence”. Because above all, by ensuring the children are happy, under these circumstances they can truly shine. The Ofsted report can be viewed on-line at www.ofsted.gov.uk/ id code=2226533. For further information about either nursery school, please contact The Principal, Andrea Lewison, East Bergholt 01206 299511, Hadleigh 01473 826100 email: lavenderhallkindergarten@hotmail.com

Join us for complimentary Afternoon Tea & meet representatives from leading cruise lines Tuesday 17th September 2013, 2pm - 4pm At the Cedars Hotel, Stowmarket, IP14 2AJ

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Rotary Review SPEAKERS: During the quiet summer period 3 speakers have entertained the Club. 1 Elizabeth Terverson who is a National Trust volunteer at Ickworth gave a presentation on the Hervey family, founders of Ickworth.The original building was constructed in 15th century and was owned by the family until The National trust took over in 1955. The 4th Earl lived in Northern Ireland and built houses there which now belong to the National Trust also. He moved to England and planned Ickworth but died before it was completed. The family continued his work and lived in the East Wing with the West Wing left as a matching shell. The house was refurbished in the early 20th century and filled with furniture brought from the London property much of which is still there today. She showed slides of many of the rooms. There were a number of innovations including a large basement water tank from which water was pumped to the roof to feed the central heating system etc. Also a very large cupboard on wheels was used to transport food from kitchen to dining room. It was heated by placing in front of a large open fire and was perhaps the forerunner of the hostess trolley. 2 Ken Bound who was editor of Mayfair magazine for 30 years spoke about his encounter with Robert Maxwell when he tried to buy the magazine. Ken met Brian Fiske when he worked parttime for Daily Sketch. Brian left the paper to found Mayfair as a rival to the american Playboy and he asked Ken to become Editor. A successful partnership developed until Brian was killed in a car accident and his widow took over. Ken was given a 20% share at that time but the family were not happy with the boardroom setup and eventually the family decided to sell. Ken was trying to raise the capital required when the family approached Robert Maxwell and he was interested. Ken found backing from a bank and the printers but Maxwell wanted a meeting which took place at Claridges. However Ken did not really want to do a deal and nothing was resolved although the family subsequently decided to accept Maxwell's offer. He eventually put this to the family but he had changed so much from the original that Mrs Fiske refused to sign and came back to Ken.Terms were agreed which gave him control and the magazine continued successfully for many years until Ken retired and it was sold to Paul Raymond. It appears therefore that Robert Maxwell did not always win. 3 President Glenn Abbassi described her London to Paris cycle challenge on behalf of Mines Advisory Group. This took place over 6 days in June and she was one of only two ladies taking part.The route was planned by Discover Adventure and they provided support throughout the trip.The first days ride was from Chessington to Portsmouth and Glenn realised immediately that with little training beforehand she was giong to find the challenge very hard ,especially the hills. The second day was easier being mainly the ferry trip to France but the 3rd was extremely difficult with long and steep hills where she was forced to push her cycle. The ride was 86 miles and, as became the norm, Glenn was bringing up the rear but she did not resort to hitching a lift on the support van as did the other lady and she was commended for this. The following day the ride was even longer at 90 miles with many hills where Glenn had to walk again and she was lucky to reach the lunch stop just before they packed up and moved on. On the 5th day she decided to use a new tactic and started 1/2 hour before everyone else, managing 18 miles before the men overtook her. This was the last day of cycling and they all assembled 5 miles from the Eiffel Tower before riding there together. The total mileage was 338 miles and Glenn rode or walked every bit of it . She is very proud that she did not use the support vehicle at all in true Rotary style!! She is still collecting sponsor money and if anyone would like to help please contact her through the Club website. FUTURE PROGRAMME: September 5th Business Meeting; September 12th Eddie Abbassi, Subject: Iran; September 19th G. Singh, Subject: A Sikh Wedding; September 26th H. Buckledge, Subject: For you the war is over. For all information about this Club please visit Rotary Club of Hadleigh website or contact Rotarian Alan Williams tel 01473 830229

Hadleigh Loyalty Card Scheme The winner of the August draw is Sheila Goodman of Nedging Tye. In July there was an additional prize of an IP Music token presented by Free Rein. In the September draw Adnams are giving an additional prize of a box of Adnams Beer. Two more businesses have joined the scheme â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hadleigh Tyre Services and Lady Lane Garage. In addition to the ÂŁ500 given by Cllr. Brian Riley from his Locality Budget, Hadleigh Town Council has contributed ÂŁ100 towards the printing costs of the scheme. Jane Haylock

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Kenny’s Sesaw News The weather was perfect as Charlie Haylock opened the Suffolk and Essex Small Animal Welfare Fete on 28th July. Visitors played games, browsed the stalls, met the animals and enjoyed music, food, ice cream and the Fun Dog Show and doggie activities organised by Jackie Woods of Ace Agility. There were many happy faces as friends, supporters and Kenny marvels at money raised at Fete animals re-homed by SESAW met to celebrate 20 years of animal rescue in Leavenheath and the magnificent sum of £3,500 was raised. Thank you to the Public for making the day such a success, to all those who contributed items and to our hard working volunteers – too many to mention but you know who you are! Our next event is a Craft Fair on 14th September at Leavenheath Village Hall, midday to 3pm. There will be a wide range of craft materials, handmade goods and a collectibles corner for the less creative visitors! Apologies to anyone who was disappointed when the Craft Fair was postponed. This was due to illness which highlights the need for more fundraisers. All we ask is a few hours, or an occasional day assisting at sales, collections, deliveries or distributing posters. Please phone 01206 799424 if you can help, or if Charlie Haylock flanked by SESAW you are a seller and would like to Volunteers Jedcia and Beth book a table at the Fair. Now you know what the humans have been up to, I’m off down the garden to talk to the animals and make sure they know I’m Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua.

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Look good without spending a fortune at Labels to Love... Shopping for designer clothes has got to be among the top 10 favourite pastimes for many women, but when money is tight your wardrobe is often the first thing to suffer. This problem has been solved for many ladies in the Hadleigh area with the recent arrival of a new designer dress agency and boutique. Labels to Love is owned and managed by Sue Smith whose experience in retail spans more than 30 years and her keen eye for fashion means you could soon be the proud owner of a fabulous designer label that won’t break the bank. Specialising in high end and designer clothes and accessories from the likes of Karen Millen, Donna Karan, Nicole Fahri, Gerry Weber and Monsoon you’ll be spoilt for choice. These pre-loved items have been gently worn and lovingly cared for and a quick turnaround of stock means you will find something every week. You could find a complete wedding or special occasion outfit, including accessories, for a fraction of the original cost, or treat yourself to an everyday item just to spruce up your wardrobe. If you love the boutique experience usually associated with designer shopping, Labels to Love will not disappoint. An overall sense of luxury and quality pervades the whole of Sue’s business, with beautiful lighting and sumptuous surroundings. Stepping inside this Grade II listed building heralds a luxury shopping experience and top class service within a beautiful setting. It can be difficult to keep up with the latest designer trends, but by choosing a high quality pre-loved item in pristine condition, you can still look good without spending a fortune. In addition Labels to Love also stocks collections of new clothes from France and Italy, sizes from 8-22. Go along to 24 High Street, Hadleigh for a warm welcome and unique shopping experience, Tues-Sat 9.30 – 5.30. 01473 807052 www.labelstolove.co.uk

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Bildeston History Quarterly Issue 8 (Autumn 2013) Thanks to reader Ada Korchak, the front cover features the demise of a former familiar site on the corner of High Street and Ipswich Road. In 1891, Newberry Works was created by Jabez Death, Bildeston builder and undertaker, and now, three houses No. 32 High Street and Nos 1 and 2 Ipswich Road are on the site. John Gardiner of Sheringham, Norfolk, is welcomed to the pages of the magazine for the first time as he relates his memories of the former village school between Chapel Street and Duke Street during the 1950s, in which tales of teachers, lessons and schol-friends are recalled. The series ‘Lords of the manor’ has reached the 17th century, when John Revett purchased the manorial rights and became the first resident lord at Bildeston Hall. His will and that of his son William give detail to the lives of middle-ranking gentry at that period. Also from the 17th century is the story of William Dowsing, the iconoclast, famous for his visits to Suffolk’s churches to remove offending images remaining from medieval times. If St Mary’s Church as not recorded in his diary of destruction, then what was his connection with Bildeston? After an extension to the franchise in 1884, the following year was the first opportunity for many men to vote in a general election. In some Suffolk towns and villages, as in other parts of the country, mischevious actions fuelled by alcohol got out of hand. Events at Bildeston on polling day Tuesday 1 December 1885 and subsequent consequences at Hadleigh Magistrates Court are told as well as the results of the election, which seemed to be of secondary importance as far as local newspapers were concerned. Richard O’Sullivan, proprietor of Bank House Stores, kindly loaned the title deeds from which the story of Bildeston’s village shop is told. You may remember some of the people behind the counter in the 20th century: Earle and Florence Bantock, Leon and Constance Stapel and then their son Leon Stapel and his wife Kate. Would you like the history of your home featured in the series ‘Hidden Histories’? If so, please contact the editor Sue Andrews on 01449 740673. Issue 8 is on sale at the beginning of September price £3 at Bank House Stores and at Brook Farm Studio in Bildeston, at Keith Avis in Hadleigh and at Hollow Trees Farm Shop in Semer

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The Kersey Bell The Street IP7 6DY The Bell at Kersey a beautiful 14th Century Inn is now owned and operated by Lloyd and Jessica Warwick

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Get East House Hadleigh Renovated and Reopened!!! For many years East House has been closed and we think it's now about time something was done about it. This was used for all kinds of activities including playgroups, parties, youth clubs discos and lots lots more. This grade 2 listed building has been just standing there doing nothing and it's about time something was done. We have made an online survey which we need to get as many people as possible to fill these in to start the ball rolling. Don't forget to also visit our facebook page Get East House Hadleigh Renovated And Reopened!!! To see what's happening. our website for the survey is www.openeasthouse.webs.com or email at openeasthouse@gmail.com. With your help we may be able to open this important building in Hadleigh.

Marshall Gooderham Phyllis, Steven, Peter and Lynn would like to thank everybody who came to Marshall’s funeral, and for all the cards, letters and phone calls. It was very much appreciated at this sad time. With all donations to date, we have been able to donate £1,245.00 to F.O.B.S (Friends of Bildeston Surgery). Thank you all once again.

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Focus on Rose Beauty Rooms Kersey Mill It is now almost a year since the newly refurbished Kersey Mill opened in its picturesque local setting with Rose Beauty Rooms, Little Treats Coffee Shop, The Venue, The Revival Exchange, Health & Fitness, Pilates Studio, J. Parker Studios, Jo’s Cottage Crafts and a florist shop opening shortly! We speak to Rosie of Rose Beauty Rooms to hear how her beauty rooms have progressed. What encouraged you to open your Beauty Rooms? After qualifying at Suffolk New College with NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Beauty Therapy and starting work I had so many ideas of my own I wanted to put into practise and was full of enthusiasm so when the opportunity at Kersey Mill arose I jumped at the chance. The salon was to start with an empty shell, which was brilliant, as I could get to work creating exactly what I needed to get the business up and running. It was an exciting time! What treatments do you offer? A very large range, manicures, gel polish, nail art; this is where my artistic skills come into their own. My favourite and the funniest over the last year has been the Christmas pudding nails, all hand painted! We also offer pedicures, facials, massages, waxing, eye treatments, eyelash extensions and spray tans. We also do Airbase Airbrush make up for weddings and special occasions and pamper parties. What age are your customers? All ages come to the beauty rooms. Today, age has no bearing on what treatments ladies have. I think whatever relaxes and makes the individual feel good is right for them. We want everyone to leave us feeling a million dollars! What are your plans for the future? To build on what we have achieved so far, expanding the treatments we offer, keeping up to date with current trends. We hosted our first Pamper Party for girls this week. Five 12 year olds arrived at the beauty rooms to celebrate a birthday. The girls had their nails filed and painted with nail art whilst enjoying soft drinks, nibbles and of course birthday cake. Great fun! I am sure we will host many more in the future. Finally, how do you unwind after a hard day making everyone else feel special? I do not have very much free time for treatments myself so after a long day I am quite happy to go home, have a long bubble bath, relax and go to bed but I wouldn’t have it any other way as I am fulfilling my dream by having my own beauty rooms. Come along for a chat or give me a call on 01473 829069. I look forward to seeing you soon. Rosie

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Anneka Marie Curtis (Blowers) We the family would like to thank each and every one of you who attended the celebration of the life of our darling daughter Anneka. A big thank you to the staff at Kingsbury & Saunders who gave Anneka respect, care and dignity. They were all so kind. Cheryl from Rose Bud the florists did us proud with her amazing flowers. A big thank you to the Very Reverend Martin Thrower for a beautiful service. Thank you for all the hugs, cards and kind words, and everyone who has supported us through this sad time. And thank you to those special friends who were there for me. We will miss her so much. Gone but not forgotten, our beautiful Anneka. Mum, Dad, Tyler, Lacey, Jason, Craig, Kerry, Simon, Justine, Dion, Sue, Roger and Grand Parents. Thanks to you all for the amazing tributes.

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Kersey Mill Newsletter As the dust settles after the great time we all had during the Open Day we can reflect a little on all that has passed since the massive challenge of the restoration of the mill started. We have come on in leaps and bounds as the many specialist gathered around the owners – Steve and Alison – providing much needed advice for the restoration. Many of the advisors enjoyed a get together after the event to plan the next part of the project. The kestrels have flown the nest, the signets moved further downstream and the mole having a great time popping up all over the lawns. All in all the summer has been stunning. A while back we wrote about the sad case of a young lad Leech falling to his death in the cogs of the water wheel at the mill. This month we have another story of a tragic death of Ellen Bradbrook who died just after her 15th birthday on March 8th 1893 when fire broke out in the mill caused by the highly volatile flour dust igniting and setting sections of the living accommodation alight.

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A sad memorial in the form of an iron cross marks her grave in Kersey church yard as shown. Ellen was a given a book of virgin Martyrs presented to her a week before her death. Perhaps an omen as the book recorded all the young women who died before they were able to become wives and mothers. On a lighter note the appeal is still going well for the teeth in the waterwheel with more sponsors coming forward to help such a great project. As a novel Christmas (yes – that dreaded word) present that will survive many generation to come a wooden tooth for the water wheel is a gift for all time. Not only will it help the mill turn – it will be a talking point for you around the (that word) table in December. Please keep in touch and we look forward to hearing from you with tales of the mill. In the meantime – happy summer holidays. Photographs and information contributed by Diana McLusky in America.

Whatfield Players Every production since we started up in 1999 has raised funds for charity, but as a departure we have recently set aside monies to buy an engraved wooden bench seat in memory of Mona Bruce and Robert James, our past presidents. The bench was skilfully made by the "Genesis" group in Ipswich. As these notes are written, plans are being made for its installation, on the field next to the hall. The Players thank the Community Council and the Village Hall Management for their cooperation. Hopefully, a little ceremony to "bless" the bench, perhaps with a raised glass or two to recall Mona and Robert, will be arranged. Coming next on stage, is a "feel good" show on the topic of Love and Marriage. It has attracted a cast of 16, who are now working on their songs and scripts. The show....."IT MUST BE LOVE" will be staged on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd November. Funds this time will be donated to St. Margaret’s, Whatfield. Diane Armour

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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 dealt with at the 31 July 2013 meeting of the Parish Council were: • Police report Although there had been no reported crimes in Layham since the last meeting, there had apparently been 7 thefts from cars in Elmsett – this highlights the importance of always locking parked cars and not leaving valuables inside. • Textile recycling A ‘satellite’ recycling bin for textiles was now in place in the Queen’s Head car park. • Marquis of Cornwallis It was noted that the building and surroundings were deteriorating – the Clerk would contact the property company. • Emergency Planning A letter to all parishioners concerning an Emergency Plan for Layham, together with a questionnaire, risk assessment and communications trees were now at final draft stage and would be circulated in the autumn. • Green initiatives Michael Woods and Lesley Garnett would attend a free conference being held by Suffolk Wildlife Trust on 21 September: ‘Community action for wildlife’. • New ‘kissing gates’ in place The new kissing gates had now been installed at both ends of the field in Church Lane, and new waymarkers indicating the footpath are now in place on the Layham/Shelley border. The Chairman planned to lead a guided walk later in the summer. • Planning Following an appeal at which the Chairman had spoken, Babergh had now approved the application for the renovation of Deaves Farm. There were no objections to the application to build a ménage at Hill Farm, in Lower Layham. • Closure of Post Office The Chairman had presented Marian Hughes with some flowers to mark her retirement as Postmistress. The Clerk was liaising with the Post Office to see whether an outreach post office facility might operate from the Village Hall in future. • Community Lunch The lunch held in the Queen’s Head on 24 July had been well attended. Date for your diaries: the next lunch will be on Wednesday 6 November 2013. • Wind turbines Two councillors had attended a meeting in Belstead Village Hall concerning a proposal to build a wind turbine in that village. As a result of information gained at the meeting, the Clerk would contact Babergh District Council to ask whether its Core Strategy made any reference to wind turbines. • Football on Brett Green Several residents of Brett Green had expressed concern about children playing football on the grass between the houses and bungalows, as windows had been hit and plants and flowers damaged. It was agreed that the Playing Field was the appropriate place for such activity.

A step forward in encouraging the use of our footpath network The Parish Council, in partnership with Suffolk County Council and John English (the landowner) are delighted to be able to report the removal of two old wooden stiles and their replacement with metal kissing gates. The wooden stiles presented a challenge to some walkers who found them high and difficult to climb over – the kissing gates open up a wonderful walk to everyone. The first gate is off Church Lane and the second the other side of the pasture – leading over the open fields and on to Water House and Shelley. It is hoped that many more people will take advantage of this route now that it is easy to access. The Parish Council is grateful to the County Council Locality Fund for covering the cost of the gates, to Kevin Verlander, the SCC Footpath Officer, for his advice; and to John English for giving every assistance in seeing this project through. Pictured here are John English, Gerry Aggis and Brian Smith working on removing one of the old stiles and putting the finishing touches to the installation of one of the gates.

When using all public footpaths remember the COUNTRYSIDE CODE: • Stay on the path – no damage to crops • Keep dogs under close control • Close gates • Respect the landowners’ property • Take litter home

Guided walk To celebrate the installation of the new kissing gates, members of the Parish Council are leading a guided walk for people who are not used to accessing our countryside. If you would like to be escorted over the fields to Shelley and back then meet at the footpath sign on Church Lane at 2.30pm on Sunday 8 September. The distance is only about 2 miles, takes about an hour and is an excellent recreational walk.

Coffee, Cake and Chat Please drop in to St Andrew's for coffee, cake and chat on Mondays, 2nd and 16th September, from 11 am - 1 pm. Any queries please contact Sonia on 822220 or Christine on 810171.

Where’s the place to play football? Layham Playing Field was provided as a place for ball games, among other activities. In the 1980s, when the field was bought for the village, there were few places to play without damaging gardens and putting windows at risk. Some residents of Brett Green are concerned about possible damage as children have been playing football on the “Green” in recent months. It would be appreciated if footballers could play in the field, where there is plenty of space.

Textile bank in Lower Layham St Andrew's - your parish church Services on Sundays in September 1st 10.30 am Family Worship 8th 9.15 am Sung Eucharist 15th 9.15 am Said Eucharist (BCP) 10.15 am Cafe Church 22nd 9.15 am Sung Eucharist 29th 10.45 am Benefice Harvest Eucharist

Summer Barbecue Thanks to those who helped and attended the July BBQ when £248 was raised for church funds.

Encouraged by the success of the textile recycling in Upper Layham, a collection container has now been provided in the car park of the Queen’s Head (with kind cooperation of Steve Laing – the Landlord). The members of the Parish Council would be grateful if you could save up any fabrics, shoes, leather, soft toys etc and put them in the new bank. We are paid a worthwhile income for such recyclable material and that income can be put to good use in the village. You will be kept informed of the income and the way it is used. Thank you.

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The members of the Parish Council arranged for a bouquet of flowers to be delivered to Marian Hughes on the day of the Post Office closure - a small thank you for 19 years of service to our village.

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Layham Playgroup End of Term Celebrations We celebrated the end of term by having a couple of messy stay and play sessions with the children and their families. The children enjoyed getting stuck into our Jelly dinosaur swamp, shaving foam play and experiencing different textures with the corn flour. The children also made the most of the end of term sunshine by having a picnic in the garden. . We are very sad to say Goodbye to Clare who will not be coming back in September. You will be missed greatly by the playgroup; we want to thank you for all your hard work and dedication you have given to the playgroup. Clare has agreed to continue her support with the playgroup by working on a more casual basis and help us with our fundraisers. We are also saying Goodbye to Jenna who is taking a year away from the playgroup. She will also be working on a more casual basis and taking on a more administrative role. September Plans We hope all the children had a fantastic summer and look forward to welcoming them back in September for the start of our new term. We are also looking forward to meeting some fresh friendly faces at Layham Playgroup. We have an exciting year ahead of us as plans commence for our 40th anniversary celebrations. We are hoping that parents and staff from past and present can help us by sending us any memories you have of the playgroup. AGM Our Annual General Meeting is due to be held on Wednesday 18th September,7.30pm at The Queen’s Head, Lower Layham, if anyone is interested in continuing support for the playgroup we look forward to seeing you. October Fun Day Watch out for more information on our Fun Day due to be held during the October Half Term. Our Toddler Group takes place every Wednesday morning, please come and join us for lots of fun and friendly faces. Layham Playgroup is a feeder group for all three Primary Schools in Hadleigh. Government funding is available for 3 year olds and in certain cases for some 2 year olds. If you are looking to creatively occupy your 2 – 4yr old and would like an information pack or would like to arrange a visit, please contact us on 07999 866419 or email us at admin@layhamplaygroup.co.uk

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HADLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL Report of the Hadleigh Town Council meeting held on the 18th July 2013 Present: Councillors Lazenby (Town Mayor), Cook, Free, Grutchfield, Haylock, Lazenby, Matthews, L Munson, M Munson, Nevard, Sheldrick and Whiting. In attendance: PCSO Bignell (Suffolk Constabulary), Councillor Riley (Suffolk County Council and Babergh District Council), one member of the press and one member of the public. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies were received from Councillors Amin. Angland and Byrne. These apologies were accepted. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest. MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting of the Town Council held on the 20th June 2013, were taken as read were confirmed and signed. POLICING PCSO Bignell presented the Police Report for June and it was noted that 14 crimes had been recorded during the month, of which 6 had been detected. The offences comprised as follows: 4 thefts; 2 burglaries; 1 arson; 1 driving motor vehicle with excess alcohol; 1 common assault – non injury; 1 assault occasioning ABH; 1 minor wound without intent; 1 assault on police; 1 criminal damage; 1 dangerous dog causing injury in a public place. PCSO Bignell reported on the arson; how Suffolk Constabulary are focusing on burglaries in the county; the parking meeting held with the Chamber of Commerce and the article in the Free Press on parking in Clopton Gardens

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CHRISTMAS EVENT This year’s Christmas Street Lighting will take place on Sunday 1st December 2013 from 3 til 6pm in the Market Place. If you are interested in having a stall in the Town Hall Complex please contact Mrs. Elaine Root at Hadleigh Town Council on 01473 823884 or by e.mail on staff@hadleightowncouncil.co.uk by Friday 15th November 2013. Tables will be provided and cost £15.00 each. Space is limited so book quickly.

TOWN GUIDE Hadleigh Town Council is working on reprinting the Town Guide. If you would like to advertise in this publication which is distributed around the town and to Tourist Information Centres please contact Elaine Root on 01473 823884 or e.mail staff@hadleightowncouncil.co.uk who will be happy to provide you with sizes and costs of advertisements. It is hoped to have the new Guide published in April 2014. Mrs Carol A. Bailey BA(Hons) Town Clerk

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. This grant aid is not available to fund individuals, commercial or statutory organisations.

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which she reassured Councillors that the Police are working closely with the school, parents and residents and enforcing the measures already in place. Councillor Grutchfield was also provided with the information he had requested on a previous road traffic problem. Councillor Cook commented on the figures released today regarding crime reduction and would like to congratulate Suffolk Police and all those involved in this County. She was, however, concerned that with all the proposed cuts in the service how much longer the level of service could be maintained. REPORTS OF THE DISTRICT COUNCILLORS Written reports were provided by Councillors Riley and M. Munson. Councillor Grandon had tendered her apologies. Councillor Grutchfield reported on a lack of senior officers able to deal with problems especially the growing number of residents finding themselves in debt. Members of the public are unable to get a response to their queries from Babergh District Council. He was asked by the Chair to raise this issue direct and he agreed to do this at the next District Council meeting. Councillor M. Munson advised that there are training programmes in place during the next few months which will assist Councillors especially those on the housing panel to deal with residents’ concerns. REPORT OF THE COUNTY COUNCILLOR Councillor Riley provided a written report. His report included information on the new Endeavour Card to be introduced in the Autumn providing 16 to 19 year olds 25% discount on their bus travel. Unfortunately the local bus company, Beeston’s, have not signed up to the scheme but it was hoped that they could be encouraged to do so. At this point the meeting was adjourned in order to let the member of the public speak on the Cock’s Meadow Village Green Application. STANDING ORDER NO. 24 Councillor Cook asked if it would be in order for the Town Council to contact the Highways Department to request urgently that they take action on the damaged York stone at the end of Queen Street and Church Street? Councillor Cook asked if Hadleigh Town Council could contact Babergh District Council and advise them that the path on Church Walk between Church Street and Queen Street looks like a bomb site and could it be cleared as a matter of urgency? The Chair asked the Town Clerk to implement both these requests. ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT It was RESOLVED that accounts amounting to £21,004.39 be approved for payment. PLANNING COMMITTEE The Minutes of the Meetings of the Committee held on the 4th July 2013 was noted. SPORTS & OPEN SPACES COMMITTEE The Report of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 11th July 2013 was received and accepted. Councillor Sheldrick raised issues pertaining to Bridge Street allotments. Councillor Whiting was able to advise that these matters were already being discussed and dealt with by this Committee. PRE-DRAFT CONSULTATION ON A NEW STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT It was agreed that this would be discussed at the next Planning Committee meeting. Members of the Committee were requested to view the website mentioned in the letter prior to the meeting. RESIGNATIONS The Clerk reported that letters had been received advising of the resignation of: Sue Andrews as Honorary Archivist and Jayne Cole from SALC. The Town Clerk was asked to write letters to the two ladies thanking them both for the service and support they had provided Hadleigh Town Council over the years. It was agreed that the position of Honorary Archivist and the future of the Archives be discussed at the next Town Council meeting. There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.20pm Mrs Carol A. Bailey BA(Hons) – Town Clerk Report of the Planning Committee Meeting held on the 1st August 2013 Present: Councillors: Cook (Chair), Byrne, Free, Haylock, L. Munson, Nevard, Sheldrick, Welsh and Whiting. The Chair welcomed Councillor Welsh to his first meeting since being elected. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies were received from Councillors Amin, Angland, Lazenby and Matthews. These apologies were accepted. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Whiting declared a non-pecuniary interest in B/13/00721/FUL – Westleigh, Frog Hall Lane as he knows the applicant. Councillor Sheldrick declared a non-pecuniary interest in B/13/00721/FUL – Westleigh, Frog Hall Lane as he had written a letter raising residents’ concerns. MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 4th July 2013 were confirmed as a correct record and signed. MATTERS ARISING The Chair reported that the Tesco Enquiry did not take place on the 24th July. Hadleigh Town Council has not received official notification from Babergh District Council of this cancellation. Councillor Byrne asked if Hadleigh Town Council had been informed of the change of Planning Officer for this application. The Clerk advised that to date nothing had been received and she had asked to be informed as to who the Officer in charge of this application is. A response had been received from Ben Elvin regarding the new Eight Bells sign advising that Babergh District Council had no control over this issue and apologised that Hadleigh Town Council had not received a response earlier. Councillor Byrne asked if it could be found out if the Conservation Officer had been consulted over the new sign.

An explanation regarding Babergh District Council’s reasons for refusing the planning application B/13/00247/FUL – new bungalow and new vehicular access over pedestrian footpath – land to rear of Highcroft, Lady Lane – had been received. Reasons for the refusal were due to the lack of parking/turning space for vehicles and that in order to achieve an acceptable scheme the applicant would need to address these issues. Official confirmation from Persimmons Homes had been received advising that the road signs on the new estate had been changed. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The Committee considered the applications for Planning Consent, details of which are listed below and upon which the following decisions were reached:B/13/00721/FUL Westleigh, Frog Hall Lane Erection of two-storey dwelling and detached double garage (following demolition of existing single-storey dwelling and detached single garage). Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous). Hadleigh Town Council would request that the grass verge opposite this property is reinstated when the work is complete. B/13/00748/FHA 14 Castle Road. Erection of single-storey rear extension. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/13/00759/TCA 87 George Street. Remove 1 no. Eucalyptus and 1 no. Sycamore Tree. This application was noted B/13/00760/TCA 49 High Street. Removal of 1 no. tree. This application was noted B/13/00779/FHA Pump House, Brett Sewerage Pumping Station. Erection of single-storey rear extension to form orangery. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The Committee noted the Schedule of Decisions of the Local Planning Authority. PRE-DRAFT CONSULTATION ON A NEW STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT It was agreed that a letter be sent to Babergh District Council thanking them for their letter and involving Hadleigh Town Council in their consultation process. The letter should state that Hadleigh Town Council agrees with the Statement of Community Involvement but have serious concerns on how it is to be carried out; will it be reviewed; they would request that plain English be used in the draft document and can they identify how Hadleigh Town Council can check the District Council’s commitment. Finally could the question be asked as to why the consultation is being carried out during August which is the main holiday period? ANY OTHER RELEVANT BUSINESS The Clerk reported that the appeal raised on 3 Station Road, Hadleigh had been unsuccessful. There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.53pm. Mrs Carol A. Bailey BA(Hons) – Town Clerk

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Poets Corner Life Life, like grain grains of sand, it can slip through your fingers. Making a pile of forgotten hopes and dreams, nothing lingers Trying to grasp the elusive and yet it seems to disappear. Do not give up, take that first step, you have nothing to fear. Put your hands together like a cup. Capture the trickle of sparkling water, the essence of life, lap it up. Like the ripples upon the surface, grow ever wider and flow so free. You can make everything happen, so your life can be. Smooth away any problems, like a pile of sand. Embrace life, take chances, nothing needs to be planned. You can do anything and you can be, The best of the best, just try it and see.

Hadleigh Craft & Food Fair Sunday 3 November 2013 Previously run by the Town Forum this hugely popular Craft Fair has been taken over by Hadleigh Market Feoffment Charity and will take place in the Guildhall Complex on Sunday 3 November 2013 starting at 10:00am and finishing at 4:00pm. Unlike in previous years where an entry fee has been charged HMFC will be giving FREE ENTRY to the event. There will be approximately 50 stalls selling foods, drinks and various crafts throughout the Complex. Refreshments will be available in the Dining Room. Why not come along and buy your Christmas presents and goodies in this beautiful medieval building and then treat yourself to a leisurely coffee before you wind your weary way home with all your purchases!

Diary date – Sunday 3 November 2013 10:00am – 4:00pm

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HADLEIGH CHARACTERS Colin Bull In March 2008, Colin Bull was interviewed for the Community News column ‘Hadleigh Characters’ Colin Bull died in July 2013, and this tribute to him is based on Mr Roy O’Shaughnessy’s article. Colin was born in November 1920 in a hamlet high on the edge of the Pennines in north Staffordshire. He retained a great affection for that area, and always liked to point out that the most beautiful side of nearby Dovedale was in Staffordshire, and not in neighbouring Derbyshire. Colin was the youngest of five children, and his mother died when he was just a few days old. His father was unable to care for a baby as well as the other Colin and Gwen during their retirement children, so Colin went to live first with his grandparents and then to an aunt who was headmistress of a village school near Leicester. He always said of his childhood that in all the years that he spent with relatives, he never once felt himself in any way unwanted. It was in the village school that he met Gwen who was to be his wife for 60 years. She died in 2003 just a week after their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Colin studied pharmacy at Leicester Polytechnical College during the early years of the Second World War, and was allowed to complete his studies before being called up in 1943. As a qualified pharmacist, he hoped to be drafted into the medical corps, or to a military hospital: instead was posted to the infantry, first into the East Lancashires and then into the Leicestershire Regiment. By the time Colin had finished basic and officer cadet training, the war in Europe was drawing to a close. The Leicesters were ordered to India for jungle warfare training preparing fore deployment against the Japanese. Like many ex-servicemen, Colin had reason to believe that the atom bombs dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima which caused such terrible suffering probably saved his life and the lives of many of his fellow countrymen, by bringing the war with Japan to an end. After the Japanese surrender, the Leicesters acted as garrison troops in Bombay. It was during this time that Colin first saw commercially produced penicillin in a military hospital. This antibiotic greatly increased the rates of survival of injured soldiers, and production of it was in its early stages. The small amount that Colin was shown was so precious that he recalled the pharmacist handling the phial of white powder as though it contained gold dust. Following demobilisation in 1947, Colin was offered a place at Forresters pharmacy in Hadleigh, which belonged to his uncle who had died just before the war. The offer was subject to him taking up the vacancy without delay, so as Colin recalled ‘ my wife and I piled everything into a trailer, and with our 18 month old daughter Dianne we headed out from Leicestershire for foreign parts – Suffolk’. There is something about Hadleigh which charms. New arrivals, more often than not, stay for keeps. Their first home in Hadleigh was a four bedroom house in Gallows Hill, for which they paid £1760. Colin remembered his wife saying that mortgage repayments would be a millstone round their necks for the rest of their lives. The house became a happy family home, where Colin and Gwen lived with their three children. In 1966, it was sold (probably for a little more than it was bought for!) and the money used to buy the pharmacy where Colin had worked for twenty years. He and Gwen moved into the house at 93 High Street behind the pharmacy. During his 40 years as a Colin working at Forresters pharmacist, Colin saw many Pharmacy during the 1960s changes. In his early years he 24

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made suppositories, cachets, pills and creams and his own brand of medicines. People travelled to buy Bull’s Cough Mixture, known locally as Bull’s Blood. After retirement in the mid 1980s. Colin’s son Peter and partner ran the business for a number of years before it was sold to Moss Pharmacies. It is now one of the two Boots pharmacies in the town. Colin enjoyed participating in civic affairs, and was a member of the Urban District Council, the last chairman at the time of its dissolution and the first Mayor of Hadleigh Town Council which followed it. He said that town councils do not have the same powers as the old urban district councils, and he always felt that the ‘new’ system was less personal as everyone knew their UDC councillors. Colin & Gwen, Wedding Day, November 6th 1943 His interests were varied, and he loved photography, both as part of his work and as a hobby. He photographed changes and developments in the town and this collection, along with his Hadleigh memorabilia is now with the Town Council Archive and will be available to the town in perpetuity. In the 1980s Colin was asked by a publishing firm to put a selection of his photos and postcards into a book, entitled ‘Hadleigh in Old Picture Postcards’. The book sold well and was followed by the publication of two others. He also published a book ‘Down Memory Lane’ which was a diary written by his old friend Eddie Botwright, a Hadleigh character of the last century. Colin had an extensive collection of pharmacy memorabilia, which he recently donated to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in London. One of the items was a pill that was prescribed by Doctor Muriel who practiced in the town up till 1940s. This Colin on his 90th birthday pill was known by Hadleigh people as Dr Muriel’s Gut Raker. A man with an unshakeable Christian faith, Colin was an active member of the Baptist Church, and served for many years as a deacon and elder. He very much enjoyed using his computer and felt it kept him ‘ in touch with the world’. He was still sending emails to contact friends and family until a few weeks before he died. After Gwen’s death, Colin continued to live at 93 High Street, and then moved to an apartment in Waterfield House Care Home in 2011. For his last few weeks, he was back at Gallows Hill, in Canterbury House Care home, where he died on July 28th. Roy O’Shaunessy concluded his article by saying that “Colin Bull served Hadleigh well. He was admired by all who knew him, the quintessential Englishman of a passing generation. The hope must be that the generations to come will recapture the values of the past -values of decency, justice and probity - as exemplified in citizens like Mr Colin Bull”.

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Pause for thought For many years one of the regular contributors to ‘Pause for thought’ has been Colin Bull. Colin used to run the chemist shop on the high street and was the first mayor of the town in 1974. He was a man who moved with the times and even in his 90’s kept up with technology. The month of September was to be written by Colin, sadly he passed away on July 28th. However, Colin had prepared his thanksgiving service, he picked the songs and readings, it is reasonable to say that what he picked for that occasion, summed up what he wants us to pause and think about. The things which shine clearest are his faith in a dependable faithful God who loved him, who had never let him down, and had sent his son to save him. This faith meant Colin desired to be an encouragement and to love others selflessly in the way his God had selflessly loved him. While very ill this faith meant he could face his end with complete peace and with hope that the future was full of promise because of Jesus. The possibility of a transformed life, peace with God and hope for the future even in the face of life’s greatest struggles is something I’m sure Colin would want us all to pause and seriously think about. Chris Todd

Library Link Congratulations to all the children who have completed the Creepy House Reading Challenge. Our presentation is on Saturday 14th September at 10.00am when you will receive your much deserved certificate and medal. Councillor Brian Riley has kindly offered to present the certificates and medals. We had enormous help from our brilliant volunteers who listened to the children tell them about the books they read and encouraged them to read six books to complete the challenge. On behalf of staff at Hadleigh Library, we would like to thank all the volunteers who make it such a great experience. Our other big news is that we now have Wi-Fi in the library which was generously paid for by Hadleigh Town Council. To access our Wi-Fi network you will need your mobile phone. If you have any queries please ask a member of staff. Our latest DVDs to reserve are Iron Man 3, Star Trek into Darkness, Fast and Furious 6, 21 and Over, Love is all You Need and Mud. To reserve your copy either do it online at suffolklibaries.co.uk or ask your friendly librarian. On Monday 7th October Lesley Dolphin’s radio virtual book group will be discussing The Hive by Gill Hornby. Join Lesley from 2pm – 2.40pm on BBC Radio Suffolk. If you would like to review this month’s book, please follow the link to Suffolk Reads on suffolklibraries.co.uk. This month’s Toptime activities for the over 55s include Suffolk Art Link, a talk by a representative of the Samaritan’s Purse and games. If you’re new to the area or bored at home this is a great way to make new friends. We have a groovy new Bookstart session called Tot Rock on Wednesday afternoon from 2.00pm to 2.30pm suitable for ages one plus. For our younger age group we have Baby Bounce each Thursday from 10.00am to 10.30am. It’s a lovely opportunity to bring young children to the library to enjoy songs, rhymes and action songs. Plus a chance to take books home to share. No need to worry about baby and toddler books being torn or chewed. We don’t charge for any damaged baby and toddler books. We just want children to enjoy their books…even if they do try to eat them! Follow the link to Suffolk Reference Direct at suffolklibraries.co.uk to access dictionaries, encyclopaedias, biographies, history, culture, newspapers and periodicals. You can either access this all at your local library or online from home using your library card. Britannica is really useful for when that homework was meant to be in yesterday. We also have short biographies in Who’s Who and dictionaries of art and music. In addition there’s free access to Ancestry and Find My Past in libraries and record offices. It’s free! Tell your friends and family - it's free to join the library and everyone is welcome. Did you know that with a library card you can borrow up to 20 books, 6 story cassettes/CDs and 3 E-books free? You can also borrow CDs, DVDs and computer games for a small charge – ask our staff for details. You can use the internet free in every library too – our computer system means that you can book in advance to surf the net or just pop in and see if a PC is available. Hadleigh Library, 29 High Street, Hadleigh IP7 5AG Email: hadleigh.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk or Tel: 01473 823778

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Did you know that there could soon be a working quarry within 700 yards of the outskirts of Hadleigh? Despite the fact that Suffolk County Council have already given the go ahead, a group of residents living near the old quarry on Aldham Mill Hill have stepped up their efforts to stop its reopening after 40 years without use.. They believe that the public consultation process was inadequate and should be reviewed. The application was announced by just two small notices at the site and 14 letters delivered to the households deemed (arbitrarily) to be most affected (6 never received the letter) – plus a small obligatory notice placed in the EADT, giving Hadleigh residents little chance to contest any of the conditions and paving the way for the Council to give the green light to re-opening. To make up for the resulting lack of awareness, the Residents' Group have produced two leaflets that highlight their key concerns over issues such as noise, dust, wildlife, visual impact and especially road safety. The leaflets will be hand delivered to households in Whatfield and on the estate close to the Aldham Mill Hill / Hadleigh bypass junction – residents who would most certainly be affected by the quarry in one way or another, and who should have been included in the initial consultation process. A web site has also been set up that gives the full story to date and provides a quick and easy way to contact Suffolk County Council with objections. The Aldham Tye/Ivy Tree Lane Residents' Group would ask everyone to visit the website at www.w-a-d.com/hadleighquarry.html and consider where they stand on this development.

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Hands off Hadleigh The dates in June and July at which Babergh planning committee were to meet and resolve the Tesco application for the Brett Works site have come and gone and still the decision has yet to be made. Within that time we understand that Babergh’s Case Officer handling the application has left, that their Solicitor is leaving and that Tesco have once again changed the person or business that is handling their publicity for the application. For those of us who have followed the applications on this site over the years the change on Babergh’s part of their planning Officers and Tesco of their publicity organisation is a recurring event, as is indeed the long and drawn out time of waiting for an application to be heard, and there have been applications against which we campaigned that never came before a committee but were withdrawn and new applications made. So as I write this we still wait to hear when this application will go to the planning committee. In the mean time if I am reading my newspaper correctly it would seem that Tesco is not such a ‘happy’ company financially as it was at the beginning of the Hadleigh saga. So, if as we hope, the Tesco application is refused what will happen to the land? Will Tesco just leave it in its derelict state or will the land be sold? A few months ago in the Community News I tried a little dreaming about what the site could be used for. Since then a number of people have made suggestions of things that the town lacks and maybe the site could be used for. In thinking of possible uses one has to remember that at the moment the site is designated for industrial or retail use. Looking solely at the part of the site that Tesco actually own, i.e. the previous Brett Works section, the access as previously would be via Pound Lane, which is not accessible for large vehicles (we only have to watch the poor dust cart driver getting down there each week), nor would the planners agree to anything that brought in a large amount of small traffic, hence Tesco never considered Pound Lane as a traffic access to their store, so presumably it would not gain planning consent for other retail use. Many people have suggested that one of the areas in which the town is lacking is privately owned small properties for older people who are capable of ‘independent’ living, but need, or will soon need, a property that is on flat ground near to the town centre. Most of the private bungalows that come on to the market are ‘uphill’ from the town centre, and also are likely to be more expensive than the equivalent sized semi. So if an older person is looking to downsize, in a property that they will be able to live in if they develop disabilities, and near the shops , then maybe this site would be ideal. Granted the lower part of the site by the river is in the flood plain, but that could become very attractive open space, The Brett Works (when it was there) and Hadleigh Hall are that bit higher and are not susceptible to flooding. If one kept the development small, twelve to eighteen properties maybe, then the amount of traffic using Pound Lane would be probably less than when the site was still used for light industry. IF and it is still a big IF, this land ever came onto the market, and thinking of the restrictions of the site, i.e. traffic, conservation area and only part of the site being buildable on, what would you like it to be used for? How about putting your thoughts in writing to the Community News so that Babergh and the Town Council can have your ideas on a possible future for the town? Jan Byrne

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Champagne corks are popping today at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa after being crowned the winners of a prestigious family business award. Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa is part of a family business dating back seven decades, which also includes fruit farming and juice making – and truly has family at its core. In fact, the first generation of the business, Bill and Devora Peake, created Copella farm-pressed English apple juice in their farmhouse kitchen in 1969, which was sold to Tropicana UK in 1997. The hotel scooped the award at the East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards, where they were also winners of the Business Broadband Initiative Award, and runners up of Business of the Year. Judges were impressed with the family’s ethics, which are evident in the Family Business Constitution and a robust succession plan, as well as a book of family values. They also stage regular family council meetings ensuring that future generations are included in discussions about the business. Susanna Rendall, Managing Director of Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa, said: “We are delighted to win this award and be recognised as a flourishing family business. This achievement means so much not only to the family but also to all of our staff in our three companies who we consider to be part of our extended family. We have all worked hard to build on the success of the business and we have a high proportion of guests who return to enjoy the fruits of our investment into the development of top quality facilities as well as staff training. The original Golf Club has been transformed into a luxury retreat and internationally acclaimed golf resort which our parents would have been proud of, and it sets a course for future generations. As a 2nd and 3rd generation company we are so pleased that the entrepreneurialism, vision and hard work of our parents, our staff and ourselves have been recognised in this way. “It has been a double celebration with also winning the Business Broadband Initiative Award, which recognises that we have invested in technology – taking our broadband speeds up to 20Mbbs - and that we fully understand that high-speed broadband is crucial to us as a rural business.” The 80-bedroom four-star hotel, which is also celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year since the original Golf Club was created, includes a two AA rosette restaurant, spa and fitness club, two championship golf courses with a clubhouse and shop and an extensive conference and banqueting centre. The resort also includes luxury country lodges, all set in 300 acres of stunning Constable Country.

The Trustees are pleased to announce the 2nd AGM of The Porch Project. Members of the Project, their parents, all those associated with the Project and the general public are all very welcome to attend to hear about what we have achieved and what our plans are for the future. The Agenda and previous Minutes will be available at the Meeting and there will be time for questions. Date: Thursday 19th September 2013 Time: 7.00 pm (and likely to last about an hour) Venue: St Mary’s Church Light refreshments will be available after the meeting. If driving, please would you kindly park in one of the town’s public car parks as it is permit-holders only in the churchyard. We look forward to seeing you all there

Free Taster Sessions Tuesday 17th September 1-2 pm and Thursday 19th September 7-8 pm RedPunt Health and Fitness programmes are up and running and proving popular. They are designed for people over 50 who want to achieve and maintain a healthier, fitter lifestyle. The sessions focus on improving and maintaining mobility, increasing flexibility, strengthening muscles in a fun, social environment, keeping you fit for life. They include aerobic, resistance, and stretching exercises. Book your place at enquiries@redpunt.co.uk or telephone 0845 838 4782. There is strong evidence that being physically active can help people lead a healthier and even happier life. Regular exercise can reduce the risk of major illnesses and boost energy levels, self-esteem and sleep quality. Our aim is to encourage people to be pro-active and take positive action to influence their own health, well being and independence. It is not too late to join our programmes. Classes are open to all abilities and delivered at a pace to suit you. Come along enjoy the classes. For more information and to make a booking contact enquiries@redpunt.co.uk or telephone 0845 838 4782

Thankyou Graham, Pam and family would like to thank everyone that attended Frank’s funeral. Special thanks go to Rev’d Jim Dalgleish and Di Double who both contributed to an uplifting service. To all who sent messages of condolence and comfort we would assure them that they were greatly appreciated. Thanks to Alyson Tampion who did all the catering and Claire Ford and Janice Moyes for serving and waiting. Also thanks to anyone who made a donation to the RNLI, at present the total is unknown. Frank will be sadly missed by all. Graham & Pam

Why Practise Yoga ? I am sure all readers know what yoga is about – in general terms, at least – so I would like to focus this brief article on why anyone would want to practice yoga. What would be the benefits in taking up yoga and maintaining a regular practice? Movement and Stretching: Although physical movement is only one aspect of what yoga is about, this is the part that most people are aware of and the part that is most often incorporated into group classes in Europe. One of the most important things any of us can do for our bodies is to move each joint through its full range of movement each day. Many yoga postures also help to improve muscle tone and strength. Leading on from that, it is also important to stretch and lengthen our muscles, to reduce the risk of stiffness and tightness building up in and around our joints. Correct Breathing and Breath Control: It is well-known that much of the time most of us only use a small proportion of our lung capacity. The effect of poor breathing goes beyond the lungs as it also has an effect on our mood, posture and energy levels. Yoga helps improve breath control, breath capacity and the fundamental link between movement and breathing. State of wellbeing Very simply put, this is the essential aim of yoga. Improvements in movement, flexibility, strength and breathing all lead towards a state of physical wellbeing but specific yogic practices can also help calm stress levels or increase energy levels, as appropriate. On another level, meditation and concentration exercises can help centre us and draw us towards a state of full mental, emotional and physical equilibrium or what some yogis describe as “union” – which is actually the literal meaning of hatha yoga. Please contact: Nick Webber purplenick@btinternet.com 07939 226117 01473 824251

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Fundraising for Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning September 27th 2013 Cafe Church at St. Mary’s Hadleigh 10am-2pm Breakfast Baps, Croissants, Toasted teacakes & Scones Ploughmans Lunches from 12 noon All sorts of stalls: Gifts, Handbags, Hand-made items, Cakes & Preserves, Tombola and Raffle and more! Each year, St Mary’s Café Church Macmillan Day manages to top the amount raised the year before! Last year we sent Macmillan an amazing £1550.00 and we’d love to increase this amount in 2013, but to do this we need your help! I realize we all have to budget more carefully but I know how close this charity is to many local peoples’ hearts, so will you think prayerfully about what you feel you can do to support this day. We’ll need help with the stalls, the coffee and lunches. We’ll need cakes and preserves, unwanted gifts, raffle prizes. But most of all, we need you to spread the word and to bring your friends and family on the day! Patsy Forsyth is the person to contact about the stalls on 01473 823295. Any other queries or offers of help to me please, Jackie Cork, Lay Elder 01473 823739. jackiecork@btinternet.com

Whatfield Carpet Bowls Club Following a drive to find new players this summer, we were very pleased to welcome three recruits who we hope will enjoy the sport enough to join us on a permanent basis. Certainly Keith enjoyed it enough to put pen to paper with this poem. We hope it may encourage others to ‘have a go’ - it’s really good fun and can be as competitive or not as you choose. We can be found most Tuesdays 7.30pm at Whatfield Village Hall.

Sunday 8am & 10.45am (see website for details) Tuesday 11am at The Row Chapel. George Street 6-8pm The Porch Project (for teenagers) Wednesday 7.30am Morning Prayer & Eucharist followed by breakfast Friday 9.30am to 12noon Cafe Church 7.30 - 10pm The Porch Project (for teenagers) TEXTILES EXHIBITION Friday 6 to Sunday 8 September See further details in separate advert

St Mary’s The Parish Church of Hadleigh www.stmaryshadleigh.co.uk Dean - The Very Revd Martin Thrower Tel: 01473 822218 The Benefice Office at St Mary’s is open From 10 am - 12 noon Tuesday to Friday Tel: 01473 824987 32

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THE DEANERY FETE & DOG SHOW Saturday 7 September See further details in separate advert FROGs After School Activity Club for primary school children Wednesday 11 September, 6-7.15pm in church SWITCH Interactive God-Stuff for everyone Sunday 15 September at 4pm CIVIC SERVICE Sunday 22 September at 3pm HARVEST CELEBRATION The Row Chapel - Tuesday 24 September at 11am

Classical Yoga for Well-Being for all Yoga is an ancient practice which is of absolute relevance to the present day. It is a process of normalisation which restores balance and health to all aspects of life: physical, energetic, mental/emotional, intuitive and spiritual. I am happy to able to offer the following courses: YOGA FOR HEALTHY LOWER BACKS a 12 week course developed for those with lower back pain. Starting early September. No previous yoga experience necessary www.yogaforbacks.com GENERAL YOGA classes include warm-up, posture work, breathing, relaxation, meditation, chanting, yogic philosophy. The BEGINNERS’ CLASS is an opportunity to start from scratch. DEEP RELAXATION & MEDITATION lets your entire being unwind and regenerate then learn some basic meditation practices. THERAPEUTIC YOGA caters to and relieves specific health issues eg. high blood pressure, arthritis, asthma, stress, anxiety, depression. Contact Louise Carpenter 01473 809860 / 07766 488847 yogareikilouise@hotmail.co.uk

Hadleigh Healing Society The harvest is nearly all gathered in despite the vagaries of the weather this year. There has been sunshine to warm and cheer us and not a lot of rain. The farmers should feel a little happier, gardeners too. Children will be going back to school, students embarking on university courses some even exploring the world during their gap year. Life is like a book as one chapter is read another is started hopefully with promising and exciting moments . These moments are what memories are made of to be savoured when times are dark and you feel everything is against you. Old age brings a feast of memories good and bad . It also gives you experience of dealing with bad times and knowing that you did cope because you are here now remembering them. Being able to cope with life's difficulties is not easy. To be able to share your problems with someone who will not judge you, be sympathetic, and in the strictest confidence helps. We, the healers are there for you, to listen to your fears. If you would like help telephone for an appointment 01473 823282 or visit our website www.hadleighhealingsociety.org. We are having another Clairvoyant Day on Saturday, 7th September 10am – 4pm. There will be three mediums who can give a 20 minute reading for £10. There are still a few appointments free, if you are interested please ring 01473 823282

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Tai Chi Explained A Question and Answer session with Richard Napper Q – Is it like yoga? A – It’s like yoga in motion but Chinese in origin. There’s an emphasis on breathing and posture but Tai Chi is performed standing up in a flowing form of linked moves. Q – Why is Tai Chi performed so slowly? A – Every move has a unique shape and it helps the learning process if you do them deliberately. Also, it’s a case of slowly and deeply rather than fast and furious. Q – Does it have health benefits? A – In China it’s been revered as a potent health regime for centuries and though it was suppressed by the Communists for decades, it now enjoys a restored reputation. In fact, now there are scientific institutes investigating how it works. Q – Have they worked it out? A – They’ve started, though Tai Chi is slow to give up its secrets. In California, scientists strapped electrodes to a Tai Chi Master’s head to record how his brain waves changed during Tai Chi. In New York, a controlled experiment showed how post-operative heart patients recovered quicker with daily Tai Chi. Q – When I’ve seen Tai Chi it doesn’t look like it’s much of a workout. Is it? A – You’d be surprised! While you don’t need to be fit or healthy to do Tai Chi, it definitely requires aerobic effort and is taxing in a gentle way. The slightly squatted position works the heart and deep breathing expands the lungs. Q – What other benefits does it have? A – Tai Chi improves body alignment while the circular movements seem to strengthen the joints. Focus on the centre of gravity encourages better balance, while the slow twisting of the torso massages the viscera. Q – What about the mental side of things? A – Tai Chi is meditation in motion. It’s a great stress-buster and really helps the mind and body relax. I feel it stimulates the brain, making me more aware and alert. After Tai Chi, I always feel good, which is a big incentive to do it again. Q – Lastly, is Tai Chi a real martial art? A – Yes, but I don’t emphasise that side of things in class. As I get more middle aged the health payoff becomes more important. Classes commence every Monday in Hadleigh Guildhall 7.00pm – 8.00pm from September 2nd. For more details contact richard@taichisuffolk.co.uk or phone 01449 741778.

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Learn Tai Chi for improved health, inner calm and enhanced energy Tai Chi is a centuries old mar al art that has evolved to maximise its health promo ng poten al. Prac sed slowly and medita vely, the ﬂowing moves develop a strong core, improve balance, open the joints and relax the mind. In the weekly classes you will learn interlinking moves that create a form, that gently massages the internal organs, stretches the body and creates a feeling of well-being. Posi ve beneﬁts can be experienced immediately and increase with prac ce.

Classes every Monday in the Guildroom, Hadleigh 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm from September 2nd.

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August tends to be a quiet month and it’s been noted that in my household I have a tendency to walk about muttering “ I don’t like it – it’s too quiet”. But behind the scenes there is plenty going on. The County’s Economy, Skills & Environment Department conducted a traffic survey in Benton Street on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of August. The survey measured the incidence and length of vehicles using the street. The daily average in and out of Hadleigh through Benton Street was 4,385. The estimated number of Heavy Goods and Public Service Vehicles was 147 a day. Even when we discount heavy vehicles that have the right to use Benton Street (e.g. buses and those delivering to premises in Benton Street) this figure indicates that a significant number of vehicles are flouting the weight limit restrictions. One way forward is to expand the pavement outside Nos 50 to 62 Benton Street. Please check out the plans on my blog (abwfh.com) and let me have your comments as to whether this is a good idea to discourage inappropriate use of the street. We can run a pilot project before taking any permanent action There is an East House Facebook page aimed at garnering support for the restoration of East House as a fully functioning community asset. Morrison’s are rumoured to be investigating putting a petrol station on their site in Boswell Lane/Calais Street. Unfortunately it would appear that they are investigating the land adjacent to Freeman Close and opposite Lambert Close i.e., close to the housing. The better site would be on the corner of Boswell Lane and Calais Street with direct access to the main road and near the fire station and open land. The residents of Freeman Close and the neighbouring streets are marshalling their forces and can only be encouraged to achieve success. Meanwhile the developers of the Hadleigh quarry have confirmed that they are willing to attend a meeting with a (limited) number of local residents to chat through the development at the quarry and listen to any concerns. Together with their agent they are working on draft proposals which will see soils storage located centrally to the site (where they are stored now) taking on board the concerns already expressed. Finally I managed to present the cheque from the Community Locality Budget to the Row Chapel as a contribution to its refurbishment. This is an asset for Hadleigh which needs to be preserved and sympathetically brought up to date. As can be seen the members are a friendly group and they meet every Tuesday with coffee and biscuits following their services. THIS ARTICLE IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF BRIAN RILEY, DISTRICT COUNCILLOR, HADLEIGH NORTH AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR FOR HADLEIGH. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS THOSE OF BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL OR SUFFOLK Walter Wright (in the top bit and then underneath) COUNTY COUNCIL

Planning After The Emergency Budget Seminar Tuesday 29 June 2010 at Hintlesham Golf Club 7.30am Registration for a 7.45am start Numbers are limited so please contact Anita Postle on 01473 82214 as soon as possible to book your place. For more information visit www.walterwright.co.uk

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Some of the members of the Hadleigh Wives Group during a visit to R.D.A centre at Shelley. We had a very enjoyable evening . The group have sponsored Rocky for a few years now, we were able to see him and the other horses and ponies, that give so much pleasure and help to those that ride them. Some of us were brave enough to have a turn on Ebony the mechanical horse. Hadleigh Wives Group meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Hadleigh Library 29 June 2010 at Hintlesham Golf Rooms, new membersTuesday are always welcome. Forthcoming meetings. 7.30am Registration for a 7.45am star 12 September: A.G.M Nibbles & Coffee provided, bring other drinks if required. 26 September: Hadleigh During the Second World War – an illustrated talk by Numbers are limited so please contact Roger Kennell. Postle 01473 10 October: Quiz – nibbles and coffee Anita provided, bringon other drinks822143 if required. 24 October: A talk by Howard Gibbons Solicitor as soon as possible to book your place. 14 November: A visit to Labels to Loveinformation 7.30pm For more visit www.walterwright.co 28 November: Something for Christmas! - Sue Blake 12 December: Christmas Meal – venue to be arranged Contact Monica 01473 823914

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Polished performance wins Heather Parsons a Bronze Award! A weight-loss expert from Hadleigh has won a brilliant bronze award for the exceptional work she does in helping on average a 100 people in the area to lose weight every week. Heather, who runs the Hadleigh Slimming World groups, has been given the ‘Bronze’ status by the national slimming club because of her success in supporting local slimmers to reach their dream weights, improve their health and change their lives. The accolade is awarded to Slimming World Consultants who successfully build a vibrant and dynamic group of around 50 members, and when the service they provide is so good that members keep coming week after week because they’re losing weight beautifully and wouldn’t miss their weekly group for anything. It’s the 1st time Heather has been awarded the prize since becoming a Consultant at the end of June 2013. She says: "I am delighted to have received the ‘Bronze’ award on behalf of the Hadleigh group. I feel passionately about helping people to transform their lives by losing weight in the same way that I did when I lost 4st with Slimming World when joining back in 2007. Losing weight made me feel happier and healthier and gave me so much more confidence. I became a Consultant because I wanted to share that feeling and help other people to achieve the same success I had myself. Seeing the members in my groups – mums, dads, grandmas and young people too – reach their target weight is so rewarding and receiving this award is just the icing on the cake. "This award belongs to the Hadleigh group members. They’re the ones who make the group the success that it is, with their fabulous commitment, the wonderful support they give each other every week, and, obviously, their impressive weight losses while following Slimming World’s Food Optimising eating plan. "The Hadleigh group has really put healthy weight loss on the map here in the market town of Hadleigh. Obesity is at record levels everywhere and with 30 million people in the uk just being overweight this growing and having a massive impact on so many lives. Even here in the small town Hadleigh and surronding villages being affected, lots of people here are suffering a range of weight-related health problems from diabetes to heart problems and feelings of low self-worth that impact on their working and personal lives every day. So anything that helps people to lose weight by adopting healthy eating habits and becoming more active is making a difference – both to themselves and future generations of children, too." If Heather continues her success, she could be in the running for a ‘Silver’ or even ‘Gold’ award. She says: "I’m over the moon to have become a Bronze Consultant and now I’m going for Gold, although I feel like I’ve already struck gold – I have a healthy figure, a fabulous job that I absolutely love and so many great friends in the members. I’m very lucky and I truly believe I have the best job in the world." To join the Hadleighgroup, which is held every Thursday at 9.30, 5.30 or 7.30 at Hadleigh pool & Leisure, either pop along or give Heather a call on 07584 066960

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Greener Hadleigh The weather has been very changeable again this year - but the signs are that the harvest for fruit and vegetables will be abundant this autumn. Each September there is a campaign to 'eat local' called the 30-mile food challenge. If you have access to the internet an Ipswich group have a website covering much of the information and maps neededhttp://30milefood.transitionipswich.org.uk. Ideally, the challenge is to eat produce sourced within 30 miles for 30 days, but even a few meals would be really good to try. If you do not have Internet access, look in local food shops for a leaflet or ask at the Idler Bookshop in the High Street. The butchers have locally reared meat, the farm shop stocks locally grown, seasonal fruit and vegetables, as well as local dairy produce, eggs and honey and the Cooperative supermarket in our High Street has a section dedicated to locally sourced produce and other items are clearly marked. So please give this challenge a try, it helps local jobs, keeps our money in our local economy, reduces food miles and transport pollution. Also in September, 2nd to 8th, there is a waste reduction challenge, http://www.zerowasteweek.co.uk/ or see http://www.therubbishdiet.org.uk/ the idea was started in Suffolk and is gradually being spread to other areas. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Congratulations David & Margaret! Congratulations to David and Margaret Walmsley on their 50th Wedding Anniversary on September 7th 2013. A well known and loved couple that ran the dry cleaners in Maiden Way for many years, and always at the heart of all activities in the Town. Ever ready with a helping hand and a cheery attitude. This message from just a few of their good friends, Pam, Pauline, Maggie and Fudge, hope you enjoy all the celebrations you have planned. You are both a pleasure to know and we all enjoy your company and friendship and look forward to doing so for many years to come. Maggie and guide dog Fudge

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Nicholas J Salway BSc (Hons) Ost Lucinda A Salway DO Registered Osteopaths Hadleigh Health Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 5DN Tel: 01473 820123 Mobile: (07913) 417020 Home visits available where appropriate

New Doors for Orchard Barn We are now the proud owners of 4 new doors built by our trainees. This has been a long process, which began soon after we started renovating the barn, with the purchase of oak from Willisham and ash from Bradfield Woods – wood which was of little commercial value and would probably have been used as firewood had we not given it a second life as doors. The oak and ash were milled in 2008, and the boards have been ‘air drying’ in the traditional way in our orchard ever since. The photo shows a pair of the finished doors, with our trainees and Rick Lewis their teacher, and you can see the Suffolk latch, also made by them from the oak. Another example of our use of locally sourced wood is the recently completed elm roof on the new tool shed (utilizing elm from our own orchard). Underneath the old pantiles we’ve laid a layer of wattle and daub - the wattle sticks having been hand cleft from coppiced hazel rods. For those of you who have not yet had the opportunity to visit us at Orchard Barn, we are offering tours on 2 dates in September - 4pm on Thursday 12th and 2pm on Saturday 14th. These are part of the Green Suffolk Heritage Open Days. Please book your place with Jonas Grist (Suffolk County Council) on 01473 264832. http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory/orchard-barn-environmentaleducation-centre We are continuing our Wednesday volunteer workdays, with occasional Saturdays, and September will be a lovely time to experience our site. If you are interested in doing practical work in a beautiful environment do get on touch, even if you have no previous experience. Contact Sarah at sarah@orchardbarn.org.uk or 01473-658193/ 07766054042 More information on all events and courses can be found on our website www.orchardbarn.org.uk

Birch Farm Swim School After several years of outsourcing the swimming lessons Birch Farm are now running lessons themselves again. With Here at Birch Farm we are developing something unique in terms of terms and prices etc our aim is to have 3 terms per yr Autumn, Spring and Summer with a 2 week break at Christmas a 1 week break at Easter and a 2 week break in the summer. Our term structure ensures that children will have continuous development but also have the chance to have a break as they are often very tired or end up seeing swimming as a chore if they come all year. We will also be offering a 10% sibling discount off the eldest child if you have more than 1 child attending lessons. Class times and stages will be reviewed by staff on a regular basis and if we find all children are completing a stage at the same time it may be easier for the parents to have the stage of the class changed rather than the time. Due to the length of the terms some children may complete stages part way through a term this can easily be discussed with you as parents and your child can move and receive a certificate part way through the term if needed so ensuring continuous development based on individual children's needs. The cost include certificates, badges and stickers once the stage is completed if they do not complete a stage at the end of the term a achievement certificate will be issued to help to motivate the children. With our warm water teachers in the pool when required and small classes our unique school ensures safe and competent swimmers. We are following the ASA National plan so if you move house or are new to the area our classes will easily fit into programmes delivered by other pools across the country. If you are interested in finding out more about our lessons call us on 01473 652152 or email swimming@birchfarm.co.uk

Lavenham Sinfonia Concert in Lavenham Church 7pm, Sunday September 22nd Susan Wigglesworth and Danielle Perrett are performing the rarely heard Flute & Harp Concerto by Mozart. The concert also includes two great orchestral favourites-the Romeo & Juliet Overture by Tchaikovsky and the Symphony No 8 by Dvorak all conducted by Jeremy Hughes Tickets £12 in advance from Lavenham Guildhall Shop (01787 247646) and Credit card bookings through www.easternangles.co.uk or £14 at the door 36

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Excess Baggage We all love our summer holidays but they can do a lot of damage to our waistlines and when we look at the holiday photos we resolve never to do that again! But, we often throw caution to the wind on holiday and it gets harder to deal with the aftermath each time. So maybe now is the time to deal with that excess baggage before we cover ourselves up for winter and pretend we are happy with the way we look! It’s also a great time to think about getting into your party dress for the Christmas parties! I know it seems a long way off but we’ve had the last Bank Holiday till then and the children are back at school!! So if you were covered up on the beach while everyone else was swimming or enjoying the sun is now the time for you to make those changes? We are all creatures of habit and it takes a bit of perseverance to make those changes permanently but it can be done. There are thousands of people out there who have lost their excess baggage and are reaping the benefits every day!! With the right diet plan and personal support from your Independent Consultant, Cambridge Weight Plan can help you achieve your goals. Not only that, I will be there for you to help you maintain your ideal weight when you’ve hit target. Cambridge Weight Plan is not just an effective method of losing weight safely and quickly, more importantly it teaches you how to achieve a long-term balance of nutrition and exercise. Dieters learn how their body responds to certain foods, which foods give them the best nutritional value and the importance of keeping hydrated. If you would like individual help with a weight problem, Val has been an accredited Independent Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant for nearly 5 years and can be contacted on 01449 737113 or 07519 177645. She is also available at French Complexion, Hadleigh. Visit www.cambridgeweightplan.com/valL for more information.

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Hadleigh & District Garden Club Our Summer Coach Trip was definitely one of highs and not so high or more precisely, a high of gob-smacking admiration and a visit of disappointment. The first stop at Blacksmiths Cottage Nursery at Dickleburgh, was simply amazing, so now you are thinking, what can be so marvellous about a visit to a nursery! Well, quite apart from the wonderful plants in tip top condition, the surprise is to find yourself in what amounts to a rare breeds sanctuary, some of which are roaming freely (it is quite a shock to find yourself face to face with an exotic crane). Ben Potterton and his wife run this quite outstanding outfit in such a wonderfully relaxed way despite the huge pressures they must have with such a menagerie to keep fed and watered, never mind the plants. They run the nursery as a R.H.S. partner nursery, growing 2,000 varieties of perennials, at the same time working in conjunction with "zoological collections in the U.K. and Europe, participating in a selection of breeding programmes, studbooks and donating surplus animals to other like minded institutions". The day we visited they had just returned from visiting seven countries in three days as part of the conservation work, as he now reckons to pick up and deliver the animals himself, added to which he is on call to pick up animals confiscated at various U.K. entry points. I can honestly say there wasn't one person not impressed with the work being done at Blacksmiths Cottage Nursery, a rare establishment with a philanthropic outlook. Ben told me his horticultural business helps to finance his conservation work. Well done Ben and how refreshing to find such a thing in this day and age, oh, and his wifes' scones are terrific too. Then it was on to Peter Beales to view the roses for which they are famous. With the very hot weather, all the roses were way past their best, but we were given a quick demo of budding and a tour of the site but our overriding impression wasn't brilliant. The use of huge quantities of metal work to replace all the wood framed pergolas, arches and even bridges, all imported from Germany at vast expense (and I mean vast), didn't go down to well, with many enquiries as to why something wasn't available from British manufacturers and anyway, we preferred natural wood to maroon metal work!! After that it was a short stop at the English Whisky Company's St. Georges Distillery at Roudham - for a tasting for those interested. A one hour journey through the lanes bought us back to Hadleigh - slightly later than anticipated - so apologies to all who had their on-going arrangements disrupted. Our next meeting is Monday 9th September "Willow Weaving for the Garden" hope to see you in the Town Hall at 7.30pm. Ruth Allen 822323

What do you think over a drink? at The George, Hadleigh at 8 pm OUR SEPTEMBER FILM – A VISUAL MASTERPIECE! Friday 20th September at 7.30pm

LIFE OF PI (PG) From the highly acclaimed book of the same name by Yann Martel comes an equally successful film - LIFE OF PI directed by Ang Lee in which a young man survives a ship wreck and then embarks on an incredible sea voyage with only a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker for company! Upon the film's release LIFE OF PI became a critical and commercial success receiving eleven film nominations, including Best Picture and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score. Is the film's story a fable or an adventure backed by an incredible spectacle of special effects? Everywhere you look there are images of beguiling beauty - a mirror-like sea, a swarm of flying fish or the arrival of an awesome storm. LIFE OF PI would like you to form your own judgment. It is a film you won’t forget easily. As usual with our film evenings, we will be serving refreshments during an appropriate interval.

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Wednesday 25th September Education Today - What do we think about it? Wednesday 23rd October Is Volunteering Dead? Contact Philip Mann 01473 822658

Royal British Legion Hadleigh Branch & Club 7th September – Itchy Fingers 28th September – Karaoke Free entry to members on production of a valid memership card Special Offers: ** CARLSBERG, FOSTERS, JOHN SMITHS SMOOTH - £2.50 pint ** McEwans Lager - £2.45 pint Adnams Southwold Bitter - £2.45 pint Desparado/Sol/Fosters Gold - £3.10 bottle or 2 for £5.00 WKD & Smirnoff Ice 2 for £5.00 Jack Daniels or SoCo Doubles (50ml) - £3.40 Womens Section: Sausage Making Party Tuesday 10th September @ 7.30pm. Please bring a raffle prize. Branch Section: Meetings held 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7.30pm SUPER LEAGUE DARTS Matches held on Tuesday nights, please see noticeboard for fixtures. Dont forget our Hall Hire: Lounge 30 people, Main Hall 100 people Ring 824874 for details

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New Head at The Kings Head This last month has seen a busy month at the Kings Head with head chef Will Walker moving on for family reasons after spending seven years at the helm of the kitchen. We are now pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Pates as head chef and Nathan Haywood promoted as senior Sous Chef. Mark has joined us after a number of positions in Norfolk at Rosette awarded restaurants, having previously trained under Raymond Blanc in Oxfordshire. Nathan has been with us for the last year, joining from Hintlesham Hall. From September onwards we will be offering a fresh menu daily using locally sourced produce with an emphasis on Suffolk farms plus our normal range of international seafood. Morning coffee will continue to be served from 9.30 and a light lunch menu will also be available. Lunch and Dinner will be served Monday to Saturday but unfortunately we will not be open on Sundays. Look out for our Christmas Menus inside the next month’s edition of the Hadleigh Community News

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Churches in Hadleigh – Praying for Hadleigh 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 September we will be praying for the following streets: Week commencing Sunday 25th August – George Street + Stonehouse Road Week commencing Sunday 1st Sept. – Canterbury Gardens + Canterbury Close + Drapers Close + Fullers Close Week commencing Sunday 8th Sept. - Glanville Road Week commencing Sunday 15th Sept. - Stockton Close + Carlton Walk + Aylward Close Week commencing Sunday 22nd Sept. - High Street + Old Fire Station Yard + Toppesfield Close Week commencing Sunday 29th Sept. - Market Place + Church Street + Queens Street + Pound Lane Week commencing Sunday 6th Oct. - Highlands Road + Gaell Crescent 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@btinternet.com Hadleigh URC Jim Dalgleish 827895 james.dalgleish@talk21.com St Joseph’s RC Church Anita Rosbrook 810057 a.rosbrook@btinternet.com St Mary’s CoE Joyce Willis 823165 willisjm@lineone.net Salvation Arm Liz & John Tubby 464184 hadleighsuffolk@salvationarmy.org.uk

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Long established local Garden Machinery company W J Green Limited have recently expanded and opened a new showroom next to their existing premises on the Lady Lane Industrial Estate in Hadleigh. The new showroom was recently opened but they will be having an official open week starting on Monday 16th September 2013, incorporating a large sale of ex-display and superseded stock with many special offers during the week. Complimentary refreshments will be available all week and everybody that visits the shop during that week will be entered into our free prize draw to win a variety of fabulous prizes. Started in 1975 by Roy Spong, W J Green is a family run business with 10 members of staff and specialise in the sale and maintenance of Forestry and Garden equipment including, Lawnmowers, Ride-on mowers, Chainsaws, Hedgecutters, Brushcutters, Shredders, Rotovators, Safety clothing, accessories and much more. With 2 floors packed with garden machinery, they are one of the area’s largest stockists of many leading brands including Stihl, Husqvarna, Countax, Hayter, Atco, Alko, Tanaka, MTD, Efco, Echo, Oregon, Wolf, Bahco, Silky, Masport, Rover and many more. They also have a large stock of hand tools and accessories on display. The friendly and helpful staff are always on hand to offer advice on the right piece of equipment for the job. They have a fully equipped workshop and are able to service and repair most types of garden machinery offering free quotations on the repair of machinery with no obligation. A collection and delivery service is available for larger items of machinery, along with on site repairs. As well as repairs and servicing, some of the other services they offer are:- saw chain and blade sharpening, hedgecutter sharpening and the hire of garden equipment. The workshop staff are extremely knowledgeable, with more than 125 years of experience between them. W J Green are the UK importer and stockists of the Lewis Portable Winch. These winches have many uses and are designed to fit on to the side of a suitable chainsaw power unit (50cc or larger). They are invaluable in remote and hard to get to areas and are able to pull 4000 lbs straight line and up to 8000 lbs using the optional snatch block, with a variable line speed of 60 to 80 ft/min. They also keep a large stock of tree climbing equipment such as ropes, karabiners, pulleys, harnesses, climbing spikes, and safety clothing. And are qualified LOLER testers and certifiers for this type of machinery. Tel. 01473 823839 www.wjgreen.co.uk

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Mass times at St. Joseph’s Hadleigh Sunday: 11.15 a.m. Mass (tea and coffee after Mass) Wednesday: 9.30 a.m. Mass (preceded by Morning Prayer) Friday: 9.30 a.m. Mass (preceded by Morning Prayer) For more details and for week-day Masses at Sudbury and for any changes to the times of week-day Masses in Hadleigh please consult the Parish Newsletter or refer to the web site www.sudburywithhadleigh.net or contact Father Brett or Deacon Andy The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available after Sunday Mass at Hadleigh, or by arrangement with Father Brett.

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Hadleigh Gardens Personal Thoughts At this time of year I am looking forward to eating my own apples again with the variety of flavours that I have available. My apple trees are mainly small bush ones, but with some larger half standards. A small bush tree will give you 20 to 30 apples, whilst a half standard may give you a half a hundredweight in a good year. My first apple is "Irish Peach" which is a little bit earlier than Discovery, and my last is D'Arcy Spice, which is picked in late October. Most gardens have space for one or two small apple trees, and now is the time to order them. make sure the varieties you choose will be in flower at the same time, by checking in a reference book or on the internet. It is a good time to order and plant other fruit both hard and soft. One of the most rewarding soft fruits is the blackberry. I have one plant of a late thornless variety called "Loch Ness", and it is trained on wires as a hedge. over the last 6 years it has averaged 7 lb of fruit per year. Red currants are less easy to fit into a small garden, but a red currant bush can yield at least 10 lb of fruit. Weather Records In July at Kersey there were 24.2 mm (0.95") of rain, which is very low. The 3 month figure was 87.2 mm (3.4") which is about 60% of the average. Last year was wet , but in the first 7 moths of 2013 we have only had half of what we had in the same 7 months last year. We badly need a significant amount of rain for our gardens, but the farmers probably hope it will keep dry until they finish the harvest. In June the maximum temperature was 30 Cel (86F), which is quite typical. The minimum temperature for June was 11 Cel (52F) which is again quite normal. In my garden the ground temperature at writing is 17 Cel (63F), which is typical for mid August. Open Gardens Sadly we are getting to the end of the Open Garden season, so some of these are a bit further away from Hadleigh than usual All Thurs/Fri in Sept Feeringbury Manor Coggeshall Rd, Feering CO5 9RB Sun 8 Sept Moverons Brightlingsea CO7 0SB Sat 14 Sept Wyken Hall Stanton IP31 2DW Sun 15 Sept Wyken Hall Stanton IP31 2DW Sun 15 Sept Spencers Tilbury Road Great Yeldham CO9 4JG Hints In September it is time to enjoy the last of our Summer. Temperatures start to drop, and unless we have been very good at looking after them our annuals will be well past their best. Nice days provide a good chance to tidy up before the Winter Does your garden still have plants to keep it interesting in September. Dahlias and Geraniums (pelargoniums) will keep up their colourful display until frosts occur. Often around here that is not until early November. Other useful plants for this period of the year are the various Michaelmas Daisies, the hardy chrysanthemums, anemone japonica and the Sedums like the variety "Autumn Joy". Have a look and see if there are places where you could use some of these plants to improve your September garden next year. There are also some bulbs which flower at this time including some varieties of cyclamen, and the Autumn Crocus (Colchicum). Some of the later will flower happily indoors without even planting them in soil. Planted in the garden they will last for years, but need to be planted where the foliage in Spring will not be a nuisance. September is the time at which bulbs appear in garden centres, and there are a marvellous range available nowadays to brighten our houses and gardens. The range of colours and flower shapes in daffodils seems to be increasing all the time, and I plan to add a few new varieties to my collection this year. Good Gardening, John Rye

Hadleigh Orchestra Rehearsals restart on Mon. September 9th and this is a good time to join the Orchestra. If you are looking to join an orchestra, please do feel free to come along or give me a ring on (01473) 827242, (or Jose on 01473 041755) if you would like more details. We meet in Beaumont Primary School from 7.30 – 9.30 on Monday evenings in term time. As well as preparing for our annual Christmas concert in December, we shall also be rehearsing to take part in the Diocesan Choirs Festival on Sat. October 5th at Bury St. Edmunds. We play a variety of music – mainly of the popular classical variety - and this term will include an arrangement of some of the ever popular ‘West Side Story’. We have vacancies in all string sections, and in particular violas, as two of our players have moved away. Thank you to all who supported our Summer Concert. It was very well supported and we were able to give a good donation to Polstead church. John Druce (Chairman)

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Dear Sir I thought I would pop you a line to say how much I enjoyed the article on Harold Double and his wife Dianne. Good to see you both looking so well. Harold was in the scouts same time as me and he was a good friend of my folks. Well done on the win Harold and may you win some more. All the very best to you both was great to see you, thanks to the Hadleigh Community News. John Betts, Christchurch, New Zealand

Dear Sir Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m grateful for Cllr Woodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clarification of the cost of the publication of the Suffolk Coasts and Heaths Management Plan. (See August Hadleigh Community News). It was enlightening to know that costs including design, artwork, production and printing were only ÂŁ4,999. This translates to ÂŁ25 per copy for the 200 copies produced. My original comments focused on the sixty pages of very good narrative which was padded out with another thirty pages or so of photographs and other illustrations, all of which Cllr Wood justifies by saying that the document needed to â&#x20AC;&#x153;project a suitable image to our partnersâ&#x20AC;Śindicating that we are serious in discharging our dutiesâ&#x20AC;?. Only children under ten (and the Highway Code) need this level of illustration. The rest of us are quite capable of reading serious documents without unnecessary pictures. And this brings me back to my original point. Here are people who know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Did I say that Councillor Wood was Leader of the Liberal Democrat and Independent Group at County and a Babergh District Councillor? Leopards do not change their spots and this is an obvious case of regarding the spending other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money in extravagant ways as a God given right. Thank goodness they did not get a majority in May. Although I am a District Councillor for Hadleigh North and County Councillor for Hadleigh the views expressed should not be taken as those of Babergh District Council or Suffolk County Council. Yours sincerely, Brian Riley

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Dear Sir On 25 July, a by-election was held for a vacant seat on Hadleigh Town Council. When my wife and I went to the Polling Station just after midday, we could see from the duty officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list that less than 10 people had voted. We were hardly surprised at this: there were no direction signs to the Polling Station at a local school until one went inside the school playground at the back of the school. There were no signs at the school entrance; nothing on the road leading to the school; and nothing on the road junction leading off the nearest main road. This only compounds the lack of information prior to the election that a poll was indeed taking place. The first thing that we new about a forthcoming election was when we received election publicity from one of the candidates. The following day a short item in the EADT mentioned the by-election, but no information on the candidates standing. I contacted the Electoral Officer at Babergh District Council, and by delving deep into the BDC webiste, as advised, I found that only 2 candidates were standing, and the date for nominations had passed. Expressing surprise at this, I was informed that the required public notices were placed on the notice board at Hadleigh Town Hall and on the BDC website. Like many people in Hadleigh, I rarely walk past the Town Hall and do not regularly consult the BDC website. I also found out that voting cards were not be sent out (to expensive, I understand), so how on earth were the electorate supposed to be aware of the election? As three of the major parties had not put forward candidates, one has to speculate whether or not they were aware of the byelection, or just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be bothered. No doubt when the results are announced, and the turn-out is 15% or less, there will be the usual outcries about apathy and nobody coming forward to work for the community. Having been brought up to value out democratic electoral system through all its levels, and to exercise the vote as my right and duty to participate in the governing of the country, I feel that Babergh DC and Hadleigh Town Council have failed in their duty to support the democratic process and provide an important service to the residents. As the poll could be considered a un-representative, could it be declared null and void, and rerun in an open manner. Yours faithfully, James Dent

Brendan Oakes Memorial Fishing Match Saturday 27 July at Bullocky Fenn Another fine July weekend and for the eighth year running good weather for the Brendan Oakes Memorial fishing match organised and supported by HADAS at Bullocky Fenn. This years event was organised by HADAS and sponsored by Surefix Windows, Doors and Conservatories and AK Services of Hadleigh. A day that got warmer and warmer as the fish sunk lower and lower; but this did not deter the willing competitors from HADAS and other local fishing clubs. Attendence was down on last year but the match still raised ÂŁ860 for the Brendan Oakes Trust. This years winner was the Chairman of HADAS; Mr Kevin Wilding. Kevin has been a leading light in the support of the Trust at this event over the last 8 years and we congratulate him on his well deserved victory. Everyone enjoyed a BBQ at the end of the match when the raffle and auction lots were bid for. Valerie and I wish to thank HADAS and our sponsors for their continued support of this annual fishing match. The Trust continues to support teenagers with cancer in the East Anglia region. We look forward to next year and hope you all come back again to support the Trust doing what you enjoy. Mark Oakes

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News from The Station I start with some news on Church Street, and the parking issues that many people have had to contend with for some time. Some of you may be aware that historically there was a traffic order preventing vehicles from waiting at the bottom of Church Street where it meets with Church Walk. Some time back, the County Council removed the order along with the double yellow lines that once adorned the cobble stones in front of the Church. Once this happened, it became a regular occurrence for residents and visitors to park at the turning area at the bottom of the road causing an inconvenience and often an obstruction. Hadleigh Town Council immediately got on to the case and with regular consultation with us, and the community, they have finally been successful in gaining new permissions for a new traffic order on this part of the public road. Please be mindful of this as it is now an offence if anyone parks along this stretch and you are likely to receive a ÂŁ30 fine from the Police if you wait or park there between the hours of 8am to 6pm Monday and Saturday. In other news, there has been a lot of press coverage over the last few weeks concerning the new powers for Police to issue fixed penalty notices to drivers who tailgate on dual carriageways, or those who hog the outside lane. Well, the new power extends beyond this and is applicable for any careless driving offence witnessed by a Police Officer. The penalty is ÂŁ100 plus 3 points endorsed on your driving licence should you be found driving carelessly. This change in policy coincides with an increase in fines for many motoring offences. Whilst parking fines remain at ÂŁ30, all other non-endorseable penalty notices have risen to ÂŁ50. This means that should you be found driving with a light out at night, for example, you could be fined ÂŁ50, likewise, failing to have a registration plate conforming to regulations will also give you a fine of that level. Failing to wear a seat belt will now carry a ÂŁ100 fine. Offences that give rise to penalty points on your licence remain at 3 points. However, the fine now will be ÂŁ100. That means any person caught speeding will pay ÂŁ100, as you will if you are caught driving whilst using your mobile phone or parking on the zig-zag markings either side of pedestrian crossings. For those drivers who are caught driving with no insurance or otherwise in accordance with their licence, their penalty has now been increased to ÂŁ300 and 6 points on their licence. Please spread the word of these rises. Sadly, the consequences of disregarding the driving regulations never appear to be enough of a deterrent, but with the new tougher penalties it is hoped that more motorists will see sense and adhere to the law. Suffolk Police continue to look at house burglaries and thefts from outbuildings as a priority. Whilst arrests have been made across the County, we still ask that residents remain vigilant and report all suspicious activity. We would much rather receive information that can quickly be ruled out than not receive it at all. So, if you see a vehicle in your area that is out of place, or people in your neighbourhood that are unfamiliar, please call us on 101, or 999 if you believe something is actually happening. Often people ask me what happens to offenders when they reach Court, and whether officers always have to attend. in recent years, many advancements have been made in the Court process which means that officers rarely have to attend to Court hearings. However, recently I had one of the rare occasions when I got asked to attend Bury Magistrates after a male I had previously arrested for being drunk in charge of a motorvehicle pleaded not-guilty. I, along with colleagues, attended to give our evidence in relation to the incident that occurred on Angel Street back in June. The Court found the male guilty and endorsed his licence with 10 penalty points as well as fining him ÂŁ890. Drunk in charge does not carry a mandatory disqualification period, so 10 points was a very good result for us. If you would like any more information about resolved prosecutions, or would like to speak to us about anything else, please email me or use any of the contact details below, or visit us at the Police Station on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays between 1pm and 3pm. Matt PC 1455 Paisley matthew.paisley@suffolk.pnn.police.uk Telephone: 101 (always 999 in an emergency) Follow us on Twitter@BaberghPolice

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Hadleigh Hares had seven cyclists fortunate to receive a ballot place for the inaugural Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100. The event was in celebration of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The ride started in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and followed a 100-mile route on closed roads through the capital and into Surreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning countryside. With leg-testing climbs and a route made famous by the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best cyclists at the London 2012 Olympics. The cyclists had the privilege of finishing on The Mall in central London where the atmosphere was amazing with loud cheers from the crowds of supporters; it was a truly spectacular unforgettable event for all involved. Results: Time Bib Name Category 05:04.19 11447 Trudy Avis (W) Female 05:14.12 24086 Mathew Gant (M) Male 05:15.26 12122 Andrew Stewart (M) Male 05:29:20 7158 Rachel Crisp (W) Female 07:17:37 12979 Rebecca Bayliss (W) Female 07:42:06 4956 Elaine Mann (W) Female 07:42.47 4955 Andrew Turner (M) Male

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News from St Mary’s Primary School In Rowan Class, Year 4 made full use of the great weather. To celebrate the children’s achievements in our Reading League we had a trip to the park – with an ice lolly treat to keep us cool! Then as an end of year treat, the class visited Colchester Zoo along with Beech Class. Everyone had a fantastic day, spending time with friends and seeing the amazing variety of wildlife – a lovely way to celebrate a year of learning and good friendships! We enjoyed a fantastic sunny sports day and fun was had by all. We encouraged good team spirit and a competitive edge by awarding points for the track and field events and adding up scores for each coloured team. The whole school really entered into the spirit of things and supported and inspired each other during each event. Finally, the scores were announced and Yellow team were this year’s winners with 1308 points! They will have a trophy displayed in the school foyer all year until next summer when the games will begin again! The Year 6 trip to Bullocky Fen was a lovely chance to see our natural environment and bond with classmates before moving on to High School. We were lucky to have such marvellous weather! Thanks to all the helpers on the day, who ensured the long walk was great fun for everyone. The Key Stage 2 Production was a great success at the end of the summer term and a really positive way to finish the year. The children performed songs from shows and musicals, including Oliver, Les Miserables, Grease and Mamma Mia. Their singing and dancing was fantastic and kept audiences entertained throughout the week of performances. There were so many positive comments from parents and grandparents, who were delighted to see the children’s confident performances. Thanks to everyone who helped to make the production a success, including Stagecoach for loaning us the costumes. After the performances, people gave very generously to our collection for EACH, raising £227. The children continued to work hard right up to the end of term. As always, we strive to make learning fun and engaging for the children. Rowan class enjoyed using the theme of pirates to make maths exciting and relevant, learning about coordinates, compass points, maps and other maths topics. On the last day of term, we celebrated the Year 6 children’s time at the school during our Leavers’ Assembly. They shared their favourite memories and funny moments and received a Bible and their choice of book as a gift from the school. Thank you to Mr Phillips for presenting the Rebecca Phillips Award for Outstanding Achievement, which was presented to Evan for making such fantastic progress in Year 6. Starting High School is an exciting time for all of the Year 6 leavers and we wish them lots of luck for the future. Now the holidays are almost over, we look forward to welcoming all the children back to school! The new term will bring lots of exciting learning opportunities and experiences – see you all soon!

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One of the last finishers of the day, teenager Lewis Woodhead, leaped into the lead to take the Jonathan Lambert Centenary Silver Salver trophy at Newton Green Golf Club. The salver – the traditional Saturday highlight of the club’s golf week – attracted 118 entries, and 17-yearold Woodhead scored an impressive 44 Stableford points off a handicap of 11 – now cut to nine. It makes him yet another junior at Jonathan Lambert and Lewis Woodhead the club holding a single figure handicap, and his success came only a few weeks after his father Ian regained the club men’s championship crown. Woodhead junior nudged out Leighann Wordley, on 43 points, who had been the long-time leader in the club house. Gary Twyman came in with 41 points for the best man award. Golf week sponsor Jonathan Lambert presented the awards during the evening presentation party staged in a marquee recently acquired by the club The tent helped bring a new dimension to the week, with all four lunches staged under canvas for the four, mid-week morning events. The Saturday night also featured the Victory Jazz Band in the club house. Yet again, the festival attracted more than 500 entries over the five days, and with the course in immaculate condition, the festival again provided a fine showcase for the club. Results Jonathan Lambert Centenary Silver Salver: 44 Lewis Woodhead (salver winner), 43 Leighann Wordley (best lady), 41 Gary Twyman (best man). Others: 41 Carolyn Cocksedge, 40 Neil Jacobs, Rebecca Evans, Ben Uttridge, 39 John Matthews, Gavin Scott, Rosemany Jackson. Delaney Scramble: Sue Thurgate, Kate Fraser, Peter Cade, James Fraser. Stableford: Mike Glumart, Pat Walsh, Andy Millar, Mark Barlow. Kiskadee Trophy: Roger O’Brien-Hill and Tibby Mimpriss. Three Clubs and Putter: Sally Cade, Tibby Mimpriss, Roger O’Brien-Hill. Target Team Golf: Alice Barlow, Alex Iveson, Tom King. Cross Country Golf: 1 Tom King, 2 Mike McAndrew, 3 Ian Ledieu.

Hadleigh Tennis Club A busy Summer season indeed! The club’s competitive spirit has been well tested over the last couple of months, which have seen glorious sunshine and perfect conditions for tennis. Perhaps spurned on by Andy’s Wimbledon success, the Hadleigh men were able to regain the “1881 trophy” from Bildeston, (see report below) and the Women were able to keep hold of the “1881 plate”. We have also staged a very competitive Ladies’ Doubles tournament, as you can see from the following report: The annual Ladies Doubles tournament took place on Sunday 4th August. The event was well subscribed by players and supporters alike, with a ‘round robin’ tournament involving all entrants, leading to a Final between the top four scorers. The Final was keenly contested, with Debra Young and Jill Wilson ultimately overcoming a valiant challenge from Kate White and Sandy Claireaux in a gripping and very competitive match. Congratulations to Debra and Jill, who were presented with the Challenge Trophies by Club Chairman Geoff Scott. Bildeston Vs Hadleigh, 132 years on and still competing! As one of the oldest tennis clubs in the country, Hadleigh Tennis Club`s fixture list goes back a long way. One of our oldest recorded matches took place between the gentlemen of Hadleigh and the gentlemen of Bildeston on 18th August 1881. Over the past few years this fixture has been renewed between the clubs and there has also been a Ladies doubles added to the event. On the occasion of the 130th anniversary of the match, a new trophy for the match was presented; - the “1881 Cup” along with an “1881 Plate” for the Ladies doubles. It is for these trophies that this year’s commemorative matches were played on Saturday 27th July. There were some very well contested matches on a lovely sunny afternoon. The “1881 Cup” was regained by the gentlemen of Hadleigh, having lost it to Bildeston last year. The Ladies “1881” Plate was retained by the Hadleigh ladies. Following the matches, the long association between the Clubs was celebrated with a traditional post match tea, where a toast was drunk to “history, tennis and friendship”. A great tradition for what is probably one of the oldest competitive sports matches for the town (unless your readers know better? If so, please let us know). We look forward to the 133rd year next year. Below are pictures of the teams who include: For Hadleigh: Trevor Rowland, Ben Daniels, Bill Bailey, Geoff Scott, Debra Young, Linda Dhondy, Liz Allen and Jan Richards. For Bildeston: Martin Rodgers, Richard Breeze, David Sheehan, Adam Parkins, Simone Beadle, Suzanne Clements, Our website has recently been subject to a “makeover”, in order to make the information clearer and provide better directions to the club and courts. We are also publishing dates for club events in a calendar on the website. Please go and have a look at it: www.hadleightennis.org.uk and feel free to give us any feedback about the site. Hadleigh Tennis club plays on three sessions per week during the summer months: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.00pm and Sunday from 9.30am to 12.00 pm. We are pleased to advise that annual membership fees are being held at £100 for adults and £60 for students, (this will be charged pro-rata for new members joining the club during the season). If you have any queries please contact us via: hadleightennis@gmail.com, or contact Paul Knowles on 07747 637147

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Hadleigh U3A Update We joined forces with various other Hadleigh organisations to visit Brooklands motorracing and aviation museum in Surrey, including a chance to try an exilharating simulated drive round the famous circuit at the controls of the actual Formula 1 McLaren driven by Lewis Hamilton (see photo) and another simulated experiece of breaking the sound barrier U3A member Sue Witham reaching 208 aboard the real Concorde mph at the controls of the F1 McLaren 003. By contrast another outing took us to the National Rose Society and the Butterfly Project near StAlbans. Upcoming visits include a guided tour of the architecture of St Pancras station and the surrounding area, the Lowry exhibition at Tate Britain and three theatre visits. Our monthly meetings have brought us us a programme of wickedly witty songs from Gilbert and Sullivan via Noel Coward to Tom Lehrer, the fascinating history of the Punch and Judy Show and an amusing guide to making the most of travelling with a bus pass! For information on how to join Hadleigh U3A call John Daniels on 01473 824244 or email on johndaniels7@btinternet.com

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Wattisham Blades Netball Club was set up last May at Wattisham Station to bring together local ladies to play netball, have fun and make new friends. Our club has gone from strength to strength since being set up and we are now made up of members from both Wattisham Station and the local surrounding area. We have worked hard over the last year training, playing friendlies and just generally trying to gain skills and experience. Many of us had forgotten the skills required to play netball when the club was first set up, but due to the amount of new members that had not played for so long (if at all) we were able to obtain some “Back 2 Netball” coaching from the England Netball Association. Since then we have been coached by Chloe and her assistant coaches Leanne and Fiona. We played in the West Suffolk Netball League over the spring/summer and are looking forward to joining the South Suffolk Netball League shortly. For those of us not involved in the league games, or who prefer to work on their skills and just play friendlies, training continues every Thursday in the gym. We constantly have new members coming in and have recently found ourselves in a position to set up another “Back 2 Netball” team with coaching from Rachel Keeley of the England Netball Association. If anyone would like to come and join us but has been deterred at the thought of joining an already established team, don’t be! We have a wide range of fitness and skill levels on the team so our club is suitable for all abilities of players. We welcome new members whether they are experienced, new to netball, or just a little rusty. But, for those who are perhaps a little less confident about joining as a new player, the “Back 2 Netball” sessions will provide the perfect opportunity to get back into the game. Our “Back 2 Netball” sessions are due to start shortly and we would love to see some new faces. If you would be interested in joining us please contact us to book your space. You can contact us via; email at wattishamblades@gmail.com Our FaceBook Page (search Wattisham Blades Netball Club) Or contact our Club Secretary Fiona on 07769 212296 or Club Chairperson Chloe 07876 768043 We look forward to seeing you!

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Women’s international golf event to be staged at Stoke by Nayland Thursday 26th – Saturday 28th September FREE entry to spectators – and FREE golf clinics! The Professional Golfers’ Association is increasing its support of the women’s game with the launch of a new tournament on the Ladies European Tour Access Series (LETAS). This exciting development in women’s golf will see The WPGA International Challenge supported by Stoke by Nayland Hotel Golf & Spa added to the LETAS schedule and played at the venue on September 26-28. The 54-hole tournament, which is the only event on the LETAS schedule to be played in the United Stoke by Nayland member Hannah Kingdom, will feature an Moul who will play as an amateur international field of 120 players guest competing for a share of the €25,000 prize fund. Spectators are invited to come along and watch these world class golfers free of charge and there will be a number of free golf clinics staged by the Professionals at the Stoke by Nayland Driving Range during the 3 day event. For details about the clinics please call the Pro Shop on 01206 265812 or check out the website page about the event at http://www.stokebynayland.com/wpga-international-challenge. Alison Nicholas MBE, one of Europe’s most successful players who captained the Solheim Cup and won the US Open and several Ladies European Tour titles, will be participating in both the Pro am which precedes the WPGA Challenge on 25th September, and in the 3 day event itself. BBC Look East presenters Stewart White and Tom Williams will also be playing in the Pro Am. Di Barnard, Tour Director LET Access Series said: “We are delighted to announce the addition of the WPGA International Challenge to the 2013 LETAS schedule. We are looking forward to working with the PGA and also the venue, Stoke by Nayland Hotel Golf & Spa, which will offer first class facilities for the players. The LET Access Series was formed to create additional playing opportunities for female golfers and also to provide an important link between elite amateur and professional golf. We are also delighted to have the support of England Golf and will welcome a number of elite English amateurs to compete in the event.” In fact Stoke by Nayland member, Hannah Moul, who has been performing extremely well in National and Regional amateur events, will also be participating in this prestigious event as a guest amateur - and locals are encouraged to come and cheer her on! The PGA’s chief executive, Sandy Jones, commented, “It gives me much pleasure to be able to announce the WPGA international challenge on the LETAS Schedule. I am also very pleased to say that we are presenting the event at Stoke by Nayland, a venue that is well known to us and has partnered the PGA on many past occasions to stage great golf events. “ Situated in a stunning “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” on the Suffolk/Essex border, Stoke by Nayland has the experience of staging worldwide televised European Challenge Tour, European Senior Tour and PGA Europro events, and is looking forward to gracing the international golf stage once more. There will be a Pro Am tournament on Wednesday 25th September followed by a Gala Dinner and prize giving, and keen amateurs are invited to take a team of 4, which will include one of the top 30 women professionals competing in the 3 day event. For more details about the Pro Am please call 01206 265827 or 265801 or email sales@stokebynayland.com

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Juniors from Tim Cooper’s Summer Coaching Week at Newton Green Golf Club The week consisted of morning golf coaching sessions covering all aspects of the game followed by 9 holes of golf in the afternoon, 12 juniors took part with a Ryder Cup theme to the week with team USA winning by one point on the last hole with little Sam Jubb holing the winning putt. Congratulations to the winners: 1st Luke Robinson 2nd Alex Iveson, 3rd James Cooper, Nearest Pin Alex Iveson If you are interest in more information about our Junior Golf Coaching classes or our Junior Golf Membership then please contact Tim Cooper PGA Club professional on 01787 313215, tcoopergolf@aol.com

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The 2013 season will commence towards the end of September. Hadleigh again will have two teams competing in the Ipswich and District League. Hadleigh “A” who finished mid-table in Division 1 last season will again compete in this Division. The current team of Mike Emmerson, Stephen Holland and Peter Wright will be without the services of Graham Mortimer, and should be joined by a new player, Nick Galley. The team will miss the solid play of Graham and wish him well on his return to one of the Capel teams. Hadleigh “Owls” will again play in Division 3 and will hope to do better than last season when they finished in the lower half of the table. The Club is always on the look- out for additional players who would like to try their luck in the League. Any enquiries please to the Club Secretary on 01473-823895.

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Hadleigh United Football Club Sponsored by Hadleigh Tyre Group & Toppesfield Ltd www.hadleigh-utd.co.uk Hadleigh United gave a great performance to beat AFC Sudbury by three goals to one in the annual match for the Hadleigh Charity Cup. Sudbury scored first but Duane Wright scored twice and Mark Goldfinch once to clinch the trophy for Hadleigh. Goalkeeper Darren Moyes made a brilliant penalty save to keep Sudbury at bay. Proceeds went to Diabetes UK. Another goal by Duane Wright earned a one all draw against Leyton Orient Academy in a match where entertainment was provided by the Diamond Lites Majorettes. In league matches a four goal win against a young Woodbridge team was followed by a draw at Haverhill. The Reserves have been playing friendly matches with a draw against Earls Colne being a good performance before a heavy defeat at Brightlingsea came as a bit of a shock to supporters. Our Thurlow Nunn Youth Team did well to beat Swaffham with Sam Sharp getting a hat-trick. But Damon Artiss suffered a broken wrist. Prize winners in the two latest monthly draws were Neil Henderson and Stuart Crawford in the first draw while Donna Ramsey and Neil Henderson were successful in the second draw. There have also been draws in the Ground Improvement Fund with winners being John Day and Harry Craske. Terry Adams

Hadleigh United Fixtures Hadleigh United begin September with a trip to Wivenhoe on Tuesday 3rd. A longer journey follows on Saturday 7th with Godmanchester being the destination. A seaside trip to Clacton awaits on Saturday 14th before title favourites Gorleston travel to Hadleigh on Saturday 21st. A trip to Brightlingsea provides another difficult task on Tuesday 24th before we travel to Newmarket to end the month on Saturday 28th. The Reserves entertain Wivenhoe on Saturday 7th while Whitton provide the venue for a difficult match on Saturday 21st. A Suffolk Cup match at Haverhill Borough on Saturday 28th ends the month for Hadleigh Reserves. Our Thurlow Nunn youth team entertain Clacton on Wednesday 4th before Wednesday 11th sees Wivenhoe at the Millfield. A trip to Long Melford on Wednesday 18th will be followed by a cup match at Lowestoft which ends the month on Wednesday 25th September. Any alterations to the above fixtures will be posted on the club website.

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Mulberry Maids .........................01473 827338 Cycle Repair Spokes Cycle Repair..................01473 658529 Sunny Day Cycleworks ..............07807 326267 Double Glazing, Windows & Doors Andy Grimsey ............................01473 823584 Tim Allen Windows....................01473 827086 Hadleigh Glass...........................01473 822415 Surefix .......................................01473 827004 A&B Glass ................................0800 077 3996 SEH BAC....................................0808 1592846 Driving Instruction Peter Cutts.........01473 822937/07786 735285 Electrical Goods and Supplies Hadleigh Lighting & Electrical....01473 829222 B. V. Hicks Electrical ..................01473 822005 Electricians CC Electrical ..............................07891 723712 S Cowle Electrical ......................01473 823179 C. V. Rush Electrical...................01473 824156 Coramar Services ......................01473 828210 Andrade Electrical......................07977 279970 G. J. Watts Electrical..................01473 829644 Estate Agents & Rental Frost & Partners ........................01473 823456 ByChoice ...................................01473 828280 Abbotts......................................01473 827135 Toppesfield Cottages .................01473 829129 Palmer & Partners .....................01787 242540 Farm Shops Hollowtrees ...............................01449 741247 Florist Suffolk Flower Company............01473 827698 The Flower Shop Kersey Mill .....01473 805156 Funeral Directors Hunnaball ..................................01473 748808 Kingsbury & Saunders ..............01473 823117 R. Gwinnell ................................01473 824440 Garden Machinery Repair W. J. Green ................................01473 823839 Steve Blake ................................07813 814623 Garden Services Claremont Nursery ....................01473 652330 Garden Maintenance Services ...01473 828231 Grass To Glass...........................01473 828269 T. J. Griggs ................................01473 824315 The Landscaper .........................01473 824107 Leeks Landscapes .....................07741 448208 A.H.S. Timber Gardens ..............07786 434315 4 Life Landscapes......................01473 828117 Golf Clubs and Tuition Hintlesham Golf Club.................01473 652761 Stoke by Nayland Club...............01206 265818 Newton Green Golf Club ............01787 377217 Hairdressers Sylvia’s ......................................01473 822177 Cutter & Co................................01473 827436

Call Les 01473 827096 Mobile 07850 318582 www.beaumont-privatehire.co.uk Hardware M. W. Partridge ..........01473 824183 / 822333 Health Care Hadleigh Boxford Practice .........01473 822961 Hadleigh Dental Surgery............01473 823092 Hearing Care Centre...................08000 962637 Hugh Clover...............................01206 323089 Looking-Glass Dental Practice...01473 823003 Nicholas Salway Osteopath .......01473 820123 Sally Mowles Chiropodist ..........01473 822902 Hadleigh Osteopaths..................01473 828585 Jenny Anderson Acupuncture....07814 089856 Richard Napper Tai Chi .............01449 741778 Home Design / Improvement Les Hymas Upholsterer .............01473 829337 Energy on Tap............................07780 975787 Rendall & Wright .......................01787 375076 CJ Electrical Solar......................01473 276688 I.T. and Computer Services Home Computer Services..........0800 4488356 Nick Kotarski .............................0800 7813744 Birkfield Computers...................01206 298479 Kennels / Cattery / Pets & Supplies Rylenes Cattery .........................01473 658747 Leadog Company.......................07904 269189 Kitchen Fitters David Scott ................................01787 282263 Languages French Tuition with Carole .........07905 298595 Miscellaneous Singing Lessons ........................01473 824833 All Seasons Marquees ...............01473 559978 Mobility Services Hadleigh Mobility Centre ...........01473 823235 Newsagents Keith Avis ..................................01473 823131 Nursing & Care Homes Friars Hall ..................................01473 822159 Laxfield House............01787 247340 / 247495 Painting & Decorating Keith Gardner.............................01473 828574 Simon Farthing ..........................07823 333451 J Dunn Painter & Decorator.......01473 828953 Pest Control Pest Control Services ...............07805 999 544 Picture Framing The Framestore..........................01473 822334 Plant Hire Hadleigh Hirebase......................01473 828509 Target Plant Hire ........................01473 233333 Plumbing & Heating A. Cutts......................................01473 823051 Gallagher ...................................01473 828806 Rowland & Simpson..................01473 823914 Seager Home Solutions .............01473 824884 Spear .........................................01473 829863 Plumbmate ................................01473 810088

Roundhouse Plumbing ..............01473 829741 S P Plumbing ............................01473 823912 Allpress Plumbing .....................01473 828004 G J Watts...................................07717 177190 Printers Keith Avis Printers .....................01473 823366 Pubs, Restaurants, Food & Drink Hintlesham Golf Club.................01473 652761 The Cock, Polstead ....................01206 263150 The George ................................01473 822151 The Kings Head Hadleigh...........01473 828855 Grays Fish & Chips ....................01473 823374 Royal Bengal .............................01473 823744 Bildeston Crown ........................01449 740510 White Horse Edwardstone .........01787 211211 The Boxford Fleece ....................01787 211183 Kersey Bell.................................01473 823229 White Hart Hadleigh...................01473 822206 The George Hintlesham .............01473 652408 Orangerie...................................01473 823600 Scrap Metal Parkwood Autos ........................01473 658605 Septic Tank Emptying A.K. Services .............................01473 822694 Skip / Waste Removal G. Leeks Skip Hire .....................01473 824256 Box Rubbish ..............................01787 211289 Solicitors Gibbons Solicitors .....................01473 822488 Storage Elmsett Storshops .....................01473 822162 Taxi/Wedding Cars Beaumont Cars ..........................01473 827096 Hadleigh Executive Travel ..........01473 828222 Town & Country Cars ................01473 828999 Voyager Travel ...........................01473 828102 Eco Cars ..........01473 828384 / 07827 011713 Hadleigh Private Hire .................01473 829700 Travel Beestons ....................01473 212521 / 823243 Tree Surgeons Oakdene Tree Services...............01473 652117 Constable Country Tree Care .....07545 335845 Tree Monkeys ..01473 823887 / 07709 876665 DC Tree Services .......................07514 072495 Veterinary Surgeons Highcliff Veterinary Practice ......01473 822704 Water Softeners Patmore.....................................01473 713600 Dom Extra..................................01473 715345 Weight Loss & Fitness Cambridge Diet Val Lord............01449 737113 Slimming World .......................0844 897 8000 Window Cleaner Ken Fisk.....................................01449 781625 C&D Services ............................01473 828626

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EPC Rating: E

Hadleigh

2 bedrooms

£143,500

Capel St Mary

4 bedrooms

EPC Rating: D

Elmsett

3 bedrooms

£189,000

2 bedrooms

£135,000

2 bedrooms

Hadleigh

EPC Rating: C

Hadleigh

4/5 bedrooms

EPC Rating: C

Elmsett

£295,000

EPC Rating: D

£450,000

EPC Rating: G

Kersey

3 bedrooms

EPC Rating: C

Hadleigh

3 bedrooms

£215,000

5 bedrooms

£675,000

£415,000 EPC Rating: D

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Awaiting EPC

Bildeston

£189,000

EPC Rating: C

Elmsett

4 bedrooms

£395,000

Lettings Awaiting EPC

Lower Layham

3 bedrooms

£895 pcm

EPC Rating: C

Hadleigh

2 bedrooms

£650 pcm

Awaiting EPC

Bildeston

4 bedrooms

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