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Season’s Greetings to you all The Community News team wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year and thank you all for the regular submissions of letters, photos, articles and very kind comments throughout the year.

Special thanks to Richard, Paul, John, Mike, Ali, Sue, Joanne and Beryl, the delivery team who go out in all weathers to deliver the magazines to your door. The Community News is now delivered to over seven and half thousand homes in Hadleigh and the surrounding villages, together with many subscribers far and wide who receive a copy by post each month. Our website www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk is extremely popular and over the course of the last year has averaged 15,000 hits a month, why not take a look?

Lastly but most importantly thankyou to all our advertisers who continue to use the Community News magazines to promote their services and we strongly urge all our readers to support these local businesses because without them this magazine simply would not exist.

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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 9.40am12pm Every Tuesday Afternoon Knitting, Crocheting & Natter, 1.30 to 3.30pm in the URC Hall 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.

Thursday 1st December 9 - 11am Little Angels Toddler Group – Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 7 for 7.30pm Quiet Evening + ShelterBox Nativity – Hadleigh URC Friday 2nd December 11 - 12 noon ShelterBox Nativity – Hadleigh URC, 12.15pm Ansell Lunch Club – Ansell Centre, 1.30 - 2.30pm ShelterBox Nativity – Hadleigh URC Saturday 3rd December 2.00 - 4.00 pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room Sunday 4th December 3.00 - 6.00 pm Lighting Up + ShelterBox Nativity - Hadleigh URC Sunday 4th December Hadleigh Christmas Lighting Up, 3 - 6pm in the Market Place Tuesday 6th December 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer + ShelterBox Nativity - Hadleigh URC Wednesday 7th December 7.30pm Churches Together Worship Group - Salvation Army Thursday 8th December Kelvin dont forget this year - Donna’s Birthday!!!!!

Thursday 8th December 9 - 11am Little Angels Toddler Group – Hadleigh URC, Community Room Friday 9th December Elmsett Fellowship Brass Band Christmas Concert in the Elmsett & Aldham Village Hall 7pm.

8th-10th December HADS Juniors present Peter Pan at Hadleigh Town Hall, Tickets available from Walter Wright and The Idler.

Saturday 10th December 2.00-4.00pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room Saturday 10th December Hadleigh Choral Society Christmas Concert, St. Mary’s Church, Hadleigh 7.30 pm. Free Admission.

Saturday 10th December A Christmas Concert with The Suffolk Phoenix Brass, St Marys Church Raydon 7.30 pm, Tickets £6 from 01473 310320 or 312123.

Sunday 11th December 10.30am Nativity and Gift Service - Hadleigh URC, 3.00pm Carol Praise – Monks Eleigh URC Monday 12th December Hadleigh U3A: 2.30pm in the Ansell Centre. Monthly Meeting, which will include “A way with words” (performed reading) by Janet Dann.

Tuesday 13th December 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00 -11.30am Church open for Prayer + ShelterBox Nativity - Hadleigh URC Tuesday 13th December 7.30pm Hadleigh & District Flower Club. Open Meeting At Whatfield Village Hall. A flower arranging demonstration by Mrs Dulcie Lofting from Kings Lynn “The Spirit of Christmas” Members £5, visitors £10 includes refreshments.

Wednesday 14th December 11-12 noon ShelterBox Nativity – Hadleigh URC, 12.15pm Wednesday Lunch Club, Ansell Centre, 1.30-2.30pm ShelterBox Nativity – Hadleigh URC 7 for 7.30pm Quiet Evening + ShelterBox Nativity – Hadleigh

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Thursday 15th December 9 - 11am Little Angels Toddler Group – Hadleigh URC, Community Room Friday 16th December 7.30pm Prayer, Praise & Fellowship – Salvation Army Saturday 17th December 9.30-11.30am ShelterBox Nativity – Hadleigh URC, 10.30am Churches Together Carol Singing – High Street, 2.004.00pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room Sunday 18th December 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight - Hadleigh URC Monday 19th December Hadleigh And District Garden Club MEETING 7.30pm downstairs in the Town Hall Hadleigh. ANNUAL QUIZ by Chris and Phil. Members £1 and visitors £2 includes refreshments.

Tuesday 20th December 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer + ShelterBox Nativity - Hadleigh URC Tuesday 20th December 7.30 pm Hadleigh Evening Womens INSTITUTE meeting 7.30pm in the seminar Room above the Library Speaker from Adnams giving a talk on “Festive Drinks”. Visitors welcome, £5. Members £2.50. The competition is a wine glass.

Wednesday 21st December 11- 12 noon ShelterBox Nativity – Hadleigh URC, 1.30 - 2.30pm ShelterBox Nativity – Hadleigh URC Thursday 22nd December No Fidelis Monthly Meeting: Christmas supper instead on 12th December 7.30pm in the Dining Room (opposite the Ram). Sec. B.Tryon Tel 01473 824417 Saturday 24th December 2.00 - 4.00 pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room Sunday 25th December 10.30am Christmas Celebration for All – Hadleigh URC

Poets Corner Reflections I’m not as slim as I would like to be, My reflection tells me something I don’t normally see.

I pull my tummy in and look alright, Then let it out again and give myself a fright.

I’m so disheartened at what I see I can’t believe its really me.

So in the end I draw the line, Then in a few months time I will look just fine.

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Taj’s Tips Taj and her team would like to invite you to our brand new and hugely expanded pharmacy. We look forward to seeing you at the Grand Opening at 1.15pm on Monday 5th December.. however if that is difficult for you the shop will be open from 8am to 6.30pm as normal on Monday so please do pop in to say hello and find your way around with the help of our staff who will be on hand to assist in any way needed. There will be a vast range of products on offer however we always hope to accommodate customers’ needs and wishes so please do let us know if there is something specific you would like to see on the shelves. The shop will be the perfect place to pick up some fabulous and reasonably priced Christmas presents for all the family as the days draw nearer. Always useful to have a couple of extra presents in the drawer at home for those surprise visitors too! Pop in before/after work or on a Sunday..

Our opening times for Mill Pharmacy will remain the same – Monday – Friday 8am – 6.30pm 9am – 6pm Saturday Sunday 10am – 2pm Remember Mill Pharmacy can order and collect prescriptions from other Doctor’s surgeries and can deliver medicines.

We are here to serve our community, so we look forward to welcoming you to our new shop and helping you with any queries.

Taj West is the Superintendent Pharmacist of Mill Pharmacy located within the Hadleigh Health Centre

Chris Corder Chris has now been in The Sue Ryder Home, The chantry, Ipswich for the past 16 months. His progress is slow, but we can only hope he will improve in time.

The staff do all they can for Chris, he has sessions of Physio and One to One Therapy every week and has also been taken out for rides. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody for their kind enquiries regarding the health of Chris and to wish you all a Happy Christmas.

Jeremy, Maureen and the family

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The Hadleigh Historian With four extra pages in Issue 7, The Hadleigh Historian celebrates its first anniversary. When the magazine was launched in December 2010 there was no knowing whether there would be sufficient readers to sustain this independent project. However, one year on, steady sales are most encouraging as is the submission of articles concering so many aspects of Hadleigh’s history. In particular, I would like to thank Jan Byrne, Sandra Cardy, Bryan Haylock, Margaret Jeffery, Roger Kennell and Margaret Woods for their contributions; also Kelvin Avis for making the magazine such an attractive read and for his support in promoting sales.

Issue 7 looks at the development of Queen Street in 1838, which was soon in the ownership of a six-year-old!

Bryan Haylock illustrates Hadleigh’s first public conveniences; Tony Springall maps town planning here in the medieval period; and in October 1842, Dean Henry Knox visited Bridge Street. Also featured are the memories of Renée Aspinall nee Mizon of Hadleigh during the 1930s and 1940s, as told to her daughter Anne Thomas. I hope this will be the first of many articles under the title ‘I remember Hadleigh’. Do you have photographs showing events, places or people that you would like to share? Then please contact the Editor on 01449 740673.

A subscription to The Hadleigh Historian costs £22 for one year (6 issues including postage) or if you have missed an earlier issue, they are £3 per magazine plus £1 postage (Issue 1 is sold out). Send your cheque to S. Andrews, 17 Manor Road, Bildeston, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7BG, stating on the back your name and address and which issues you would like.

The Hadleigh Historian Issue 7 (Dec 2011-Jan 2012) is out now, price £3. Available from Keith Avis Newsagents and Idler Bookshop in Hadleigh High Street and from Hollow Trees Farm Shop, Semer.

Sue Andrews

New look for Press Gang To celebrate their 7th Anniversary, Fiona and Martin Crabtree are refreshing their company image to define how far they have expanded.

Press Gang has progressed from simply being a fast ironing service to a full dry cleaning, laundry, shirt and quilt service, hence the name change to PG Laundry Services. The latest addition to the laundry is an automated shirt machine, which makes your shirts feel and look like new.

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Howard and his boater (Picture courtesy of Stephen Fabman-Beker) I was amused to read a letter from one of your number in the last edition largely complaining that I should be wearing a hard hat when I appeared in a picture in front of an avenue of port-a-loos. My adoring fan went on to consider the attire in which I had been seen in the High Street. I suppose that scrutiny arrives with celebrity but I am always delighted and grateful to have your attention. I thought that you may like to see a picture published in the South Eastern Section magazine of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club. Here I am with my boater; is that his chauffeur Frank (in partial view), I hear you say.

I treated a party to a most unusual evening this month at the Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds when the organ accompanied the 1925 silent film of Phantom of the Opera. The Cathedral sports a Harrison & Harrison four manual organ completed in 2010. It has 3,500 pipes. I have heard the organ on several occasions and to my mind the sound does not grow to “fill” the body of the Cathedral.

The organist, David Briggs, improvised throughout and this was the 251st occasion that he had done this. The chill of the November evening amongst the shadows of the Cathedral were atmospheric indeed.

I know that you are always delighted to see my three little miniature dachshunds. Unfortunately, Heidi had to have an operation to remove a small growth. We are all so attached to our pets so when this sort of thing occurs it is such a worry. Heidi is however recovering well. Thank you to all of you who have enquired as to my mother’s progress. I am hoping that her leg will be out of plaster on 1 December and she should then be a little more mobile.

The costs of running any business today are escalating and affect us as much as anyone else. My firm is attractive to its clients by measure of our personal service as much as cost. I do though consider our charges to be reasonable. Do be careful if you are obtaining quotes from others for property work. I understand that a fee is given with a number of extras, as if they are the “norm” (e.g. engrossment charges, costs for completing forms etc) when they are not. Do use a local service and, as always, we look forward to hearing from you.

A Happy Christmas to you all!

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Councillor Trevor Sheldrick who coordinates the scheme says “Hadleigh Town Council takes the safety of our community very seriously and are pleased to be able to fund this initiative and forge another link with our local Police”. We do, however, need more people so if anyone can volunteer their time (1 hour a week) please contact the Town Council on Hadleigh 823884 or the local Safer Neighbourhood team via the police switchboard 01473 613500

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OFFER 1 – ‘WINTER WARMER’ We are cutting our normal price for all haircuts through the days Monday to Thursday by 20% yes that’s 20% OFF every non concession haircut!

OFFER 2 ‘DADS & LADS’ DEAL CONTINUES !!!

For every Father having their hair cut we’ll continue to cut their son (under 16) for half price on the same day.

Winter is a time for good food, and plenty of it! Why not challenge yourself this winter to eat a meal a day, including festive celebrations, that includes locally grown and sourced produce? Apples, beetroot, celery, broccoli, brussel sprouts, walnuts, cabbage, leeks, parsnips, pears, swede, turnip - just some of the local seasonal produce available in December. It is also possible to purchase Suffolk produced jams, pickles, honey, dairy produce, mushrooms, eggs, meats (including sausages, ham and bacon), chocolates, fruit juices, cider, beer and wine at all times of the year.

Hadleigh is very lucky to have independent shops that produce and stock top quality local food so it couldn't be easier to find, and many items also make good presents. Recent media coverage has highlighted the large amounts of food waste in this country, over 7 million tonnes a year, which is bad for the environment and a waste of money. The temptation, particularly at this time of year, is to overstock in case of shortages. If you have access to the internet look at: lovefoodhatewaste.com for ideas on using up left-overs, and to check advice on use-by/best before dates.

Briefly the 'use-by' date is on fresh produce such as meat and fish, and should be followed. However, 'best before' is more of a guideline regarding quality rather than food safety, except for eggs - never eat after the best before date.

While you're looking online, possibly for Christmas presents, consider looking at the ethical shopping and clothing sites that may have just the thing - different, unusual and with less impact on the environment. And after the big day, fill your recycling bin with all that paper and card from the packaging - or save it up for another use... reduce, reuse and recycle!

Do to the great response to our LOYALTY CARD we propose to continue this into the future. With over £1500 of prizes up for grabs this year including Flat Screen TV’s, Camera’s, Spy Pens etc as well as many Male Grooming products why not join the club To our existing members please remember to fill in those cards Monday 9.00–5.00 Tuesday 9.00–5.00 Wednesday 8.30–7.00 Thursday 9.00–5.00 Friday 9.00–8.00 Saturday 8.00–4.00

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Well done Hannah!

We were so proud of Hannah Stainer when on Sunday 17th July she did a sky dive in memory of her Grandad John Price who sadly died of cancer on 31st January 2010 and still so very missed.

Hannah also did this for AJ who was diagnosed with cancer in February 2011 but thankfully is now in remission. Hannah raised £727.00 for cancer research UK. We had a great day with all Hannah’s family and friends watching.

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Routine but not mundane at Fidelis It’s been a funny haha sort of month with cooking, shopping, walking and a touch of drama. No change there then for the ladies of Fidelis except that all these everyday happenings in a club context seemed less routine. The drama came courtesy of the satirical singing trio, Fascinating Aida who had included The New Wolsey Theatre in their Cheap Flights Tour. There was plenty of new, highly topical material between more familiar, raunchy favourites and all delivered with the polish and aplomb of opera singers. The cooking was deftly carried out by chef Simon Cook of Smugglers Catering fame. He resisted calls for a ‘naked’ chef performance and instead wowed his audience with a cookery demo and samples of his tasty two course meal. After these passive activities the ladies did manage to do their own shopping. Happily, it was not for the usual mundane bread and milk type goodies but for rather more attractive items like jewellery, feminine accessories, gifts and cards.

Phoenix Cards, Beadelles and Vanillerize Accessories created a wonderful display of merchandise and members needed no persuading to start their Christmas shopping or treat themselves.

As no one had to go far for any of the above, the Super Tramps rambling group took care of the healthy side of things with an autumn walk round Kersey followed by a refreshing pick me up at The Orangerie.

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Hadleigh Has Talent Thanks to everyone who thronged the Town hall for this years live final.

We had a fantastic evening with some great performances. Don’t miss seeing the winners at the lighting up ceremony! Kicking things off were our resident band for the evening "Georgette and the distraction" who entertained before the show and during the interval, they played an excellent set and really got the crowd going. Our under 16 competition saw some really impressive performances.12 year old Ellen Clarke came out the winner with a superbly choreographed and beautifully sung performance from Oliver. After another great set from Georgette and the distractions our adults took to the stage, we saw some excellent guitar playing and singing from Emma Louise Rayner, but a strong vocal from Kay Griggs carried the competition. Watch out for our winners at the Lighting up ceremony December 4th, when they`ll be on-stage at 5pm.

Thanks to our judges and helpers for making a great evening. And don`t forget to watch out for Hadleigh Has Talent 2012 Malcolm Hollister

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St Mary's Primary School will be holding their Christmas Fayre on Friday 2nd December from 2.30pm to 6pm. All welcome to come along! Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto, or enjoy a mince pie and some mulled wine. There will also be cakes, refreshments, craft stalls, secret Santa, tombola, raffle and sweets. We look forward to welcoming you all to this traditional event!

It has been another busy month at St Mary’s!

We were delighted to welcome Don Topley, former professional cricketer, to talk to the children in assembly. He spoke about having the courage to follow your dreams and achieve your ambitions.

He was joined by three former pupils from St Mary’s: Jack Cardy, who now plays for the under 19s Great Britain golf team; Reece Topley, who plays cricket for Essex and England under 19s; and Kieran Clemance, who is a successful long distance runner for England / Great Britain under 20s. It was really inspiring for the children to see successful people who had once been St Mary’s children themselves. Thanks to all our visitors for sharing your time with us.

Well done to all the children who participated in the Tag Rugby festival at Hadleigh High School. They performed with skill and commitment and showed brilliant team spirit! Thanks to the staff and sports prefects at the High School for organising the event – it was great fun!

We all enjoyed the ‘Fantasy’ theme book week earlier this month. The children spent a week focusing on writing exciting stories, inspired by books and drama activities. The children produced wonderful writing, full of rich vocabulary and it was terrific to see them so enthused about using their literacy skills. On the final day, all the children dressed up as their favourite fantasy characters. Children across the local area have also based their learning on fantasy stories and examples of books the children have written have been shared with other local schools. For Children in Need Day, all the children brought in favourite teddies to introduce to their friends. Thank you for all your donations – we raised lots of money to support other children.

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations What do you remember of Hadleigh in the 1950s? How did the town commemorate the accession and coronation of the new Queen? 2012 will mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II and among events to celebrate this event the Town Council will be organising a church service to be followed by tea in the Town Hall. We are hoping also that there will be a display of photos, mementos and reminiscences. And this is where you come in. Do you have any photographs (specific events in 1952/1953 or the town in the 1950s in general) or souvenirs that you would be prepared to lend for the event? Would you write down your memories for us or would you let someone listen to and record your reminiscences?

Please contact the Town Council offices with any offers of help: The Guildhall, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 5DN. We can also be reached at staff@hadleightowncouncil.co.uk or on 01473 823884.

Hadleigh Evening WI For Hadleigh Evening WI a highlight of November 2011 was a trip to the Regent theatre to see Calendar Girls a play based on the true story a group of members from Knapely WI including Annie whose husband died from leukaemia. In 1999 egged on by Chris a group of ladies posed discreetly for a nude charity Calendar which was an international success.

As a result to date over £3000,000 has been raised for leukaemia research. We laughed at the portrayal of WI members (not quite how we see ourselves) and shared Annie’s grief.

At the November meeting our secretary and gifted flower arranger Carole Cranston conducted a workshop. With her help we all produced a floral buttonhole. November is also our Annual meeting a chance to reflect on the past year, look forward to next and choose a new Committee. After years of service Naomi Partridge Clare Cranston and Rhona Dyer stood down and Moreen Moreland and Rae Stapleton agreed to serve.

Next months meeting will be held on Tuesday 20th December in the Seminar suite above the Hadleigh library starting 7.30pm. We will be indulging in a little wine tasting to accompany our Christmas supper.

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Jerry’s Diary John Clark saw a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker flying from trees opposite his house in Bildeston. Anyone seeing this Sparrow sized Woodpecker are very lucky, because it has become very hard to find these last few years. Matt Garnham saw Honey Buzzard with Common Buzzard at Kettlebaston on 23rd, he also saw Peregrine over Elmsett heading north.

He saw 3+ Honey Buzzard at Elmsett on Oct 1st. My first Fieldfare sighting was 2 at Aldham on 15th Oct. Golden Plover, 9 with 30 Lapwing at Shelley on1 4th Oct, 67 Golden Plover at the same site with 81 Lapwing on 6th November. No joy at Giffords Park site, still very dry there. On 12th November I saw 181 Fieldfare perched on top of an Oak tree near shooting box Aldham and 93+ Redwing.

Ivan Evans was lucky to take this picture of a Woodcock in his neighbours garden, which was happily feeding on a small lawn for 20 minutes in Wilson Road Hadleigh.

This bird must have been a tired migrant and dropped down in the garden to rest and feed during the early hours. Out of our local patch, on the Suffolk/Essex border at Catterwade and Mistley walls, a trip down here on 13th November, a sunny morning but with a chilly SE wind. A large group of Avocet, 200+ on the Suffolk side of the river. Other wader species here were, Knot Dunlin, Grey Plover, Golden Plover, Ring Plover, Lapwing, Turnstone, Curlew, Redshank, Greenshank, Oystercatcher, Black-tailed Godwit, and Barwit Snipe. Duck species were, Mallard, Teal, Wigeon, Shelduck, Pintail, Goldeneye and 8+ Red Breasted Mergansers. Other birds here were, several Great Crested Grebes, Cormorant, Little Egret, Brent Geese, Greylag, Canada and 2 Egyptian Geese, Heron, 5 Gull species and Mute Swans. There was also a pair of Black Swans.

Tricks (Trichomonosis) has now been found in several other species of birds. Starling and birds of prey, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel and Buzzard which must have eaten birds with the disease. This disease was also found in caged birds and some game species coming into the western area of the UK. Tricks has also jumped into the feral Pigeon and Dove population. I first heard about this disease on the radio in 2004 or 2005, the BTO, RSPB and other’s were talking about how serious the disease could be if it jumped over to the wild bird population.

Many thanks to all those who have contacted me over the past year with bird sightings, if you see an unusual bird please get in touch and I will try to identify for you.

Just email me at jerry@keithavis.co.uk

Thankyou Mrs Doreen Swaine would like to thank all her friends and acquaintances for their kindness and many good wishes she has received at this very distressful period. It is very comforting to know that she is in their thoughts in her struggle to remain strong and positive.

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MADDOX Happy 7th Birthday on 17th December Love Auntie Heather, Heidi & Brady XXX

MUM & DAD on your Golden Wedding Anniversary on 9th December Love David, Debbie and family, Paul & Michelle, Richard & Denise

Hadleigh Community Playgroup With the opening of the first window on the Christmas advent calendar the children will be enjoying Christmas activities while in the playgroup, from learning about the meaning of Christmas to making festive cards. Also on the 13th December the children will be having a visit from Santa who will be handing out gifts to all the good girls and boys, and also be performing some magic tricks.

Hadleigh Community playgroup and the children would like to say a very big thank you to the Hadleigh Charity shop for donating the money for us to be able to have a Christmas party and a visit from the magical Santa.

We have got a job position available; we require bank staff that can cover holiday and sick leave. You need to be able to come in with little notice.

This position may lead to a part-time job. You must hold level 3 qualifications in child care. If you’re interested in the roll please send your C.V. to Hadleigh Community playgroup, Pykenham way, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 5ER. If you’re interested in sending you child to our playgroup next term, then please hurry as places are being took up quickly. If you need any further details on the playgroup please either visit our website or call us on 01473 827702. …. and we would all like to say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Hads Juniors: Peter Pan Junior productions have become traditional at this time of year for HADS and have built up a deserved reputation for being great fun for cast and audiences alike. It is the one time a year when the young people of Hadleigh get to show off what it is they can do and they never fail to deliver. With opening night soon upon us rehearsals are drawing to a close and the finishing touches are being added to the Junior section’s production of Peter Pan. Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell and Captain James Hook are all polishing their swords, combing their hair, flapping their wings and grooming their moustaches in preparation. The lost boys, Pirates and Indians are all ready to go as well.

The cast have been working extremely hard learning dances, songs, lines and some fighting in order to bring J. M. Barrie’s classic story for all the family to Hadleigh. Come Thursday 8th December the Town Hall will be transformed into a theatre for the young cast to display their considerable talents. The only thing missing so far is YOU!!!

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Ebony’s Blog My life at The Shelley Centre

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Would you believe it, it’s our 30th Edition this month and how appropriate to celebrate this in the lead up to Christmas. I detect a quiet excitement (Can that be?) amongst the Herd because I know they enjoy this particular month when The Shelley Centre holds it’s Carol Service at the Shelley Church: no, neither the Herd nor I attend but, a majority of the Riders, Helpers and their families and carers try to make the day with a gathering at The Centre for mince pies, sausage rolls, Christmas cake and perhaps……a small tipple of mulled wine for some! Squidgy and Camilla then lead us to the Church and the question this year is will there be a real baby to take the part of baby Jesus?

We will all have to wait and see! I am hearing that the Helpers enjoyed their Christmas Dinner earlier with their competitive spirit coming to the fore in vying to win the after dinner quiz so wonderfully put together and managed by our Chairman, Jan Derbyshire, in her usual flamboyant style.

There is always a good atmosphere among the Helpers who give of their time for free and this can be summed up by what Gill told me the other day. Gill said “I saw the request for Helpers from our local news magazine about two years ago. Although I had had little experience with horses in recent times I decided to come along. I really love being with the children and the horses and look forward to coming to The Centre each week”.

The Herd tell me that they find it gratifying that so many people are willing to help others and in spite of the current trend to quote ‘The Big Society’ this is nothing new for The Shelley Centre where it has been ongoing for many years. Well, another year rolls to an end so from The People, The Herd, and not forgetting me, at Shelley, may we wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas in the surroundings of your family and friends and that may 2012 bring all that you wish for……this is Ebony signing off until next year….bye, bye.

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Pink Day at Beaumont School The last half term ended in a blaze of pink, as the whole school took part in a ‘pink day’ to raise money for the charity Breast Cancer Campaign.

The children and staff wore pink clothing and took part in pink themed activities during the day. Pink milkshakes were sold at playtime and there was a very popular pink cake sale at the end of the school day. Due to the fantastic efforts of both children and staff the school managed to raise near to £300.00. Well done to all those involved.

Coming back after half term break it was straight into action as the whole school took part in a special story writing week. The theme for the week was fantasy stories, with the children writing their own stories and producing their own books. Our children will be sharing their books with pupils from other schools in the local area, who also took part in the writing week. The books took on many forms with stories about aliens, stories based on Greek myths and some books telling the alternative version of Little Red Riding Hood. The children had a great time writing and producing their own books, and are looking forward to reading the stories from the other schools.

To tie in with our story writing week, we were very fortunate to have author and illustrator Nick Butterworth visit the school. Nick Butterworth is probably best known for his book series Percy the Park Keeper, a character that we found out he had based on his own Grandfather. Nick has sold over, an astonishing, 14 million books worldwide and is currently working on a new animated project that we were lucky enough to have a sneak preview of. Nick spoke to the younger pupils about how he writes and illustrates his stories, and about where the ideas for his books come from. Nick told the children that a good story might be 5% inspiration, but also 95% perspiration (or hard work as he put it to the children), and that a single illustration may take him over 6 weeks to complete. The children were enthralled by the stories that Nick told them and were fascinated to listen and watch Nick at work, as he also drew example illustrations that the children could see. The children certainly came away inspired by what they had heard and seen. Nick stayed after school and signed books, which gave the children an opportunity to meet him in person.

To support their work on transport the younger Squirrel and Penguin classes visited the Ipswich Transport Museum. After a guided tour of the museum, the children enjoyed exploring the wide range of exhibits which includes buses, trolley buses, fire engines, cars, bicycles, ambulances and even wheelchairs! The highlight of the day must have been lunchtime as the children were allowed to have their lunch on one of the doubledecker buses. Our thanks goes out to the museum staff who looked after the adults and children so well, and to our parents helpers who make days like this possible.

Mrs Brenda Grimsey Would like to inform all friends and relatives that I will not be sending Christmas Cards this year. I wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year. A donation to EACH will be sent in lieu of cards.

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It’s along the Railway walk!

The Teasel family Teasels are a fairly common plant, growing alongside roads and fields and have some very interesting features and historical uses.

What are these features?

Teasels (Dipsacus Fullonum).

This is a biennial (takes two seasons to reach maturity). In the first year the seedling becomes a large very prickly rosette of leaves at ground level covering an area up to 30 Cms across, sending up a stem 1 metre or more in height the second year. The flower heads are egg-shaped and contain many hundreds of very small blossoms each within it’s own protective sheath and it is these that you actually see collectively as “the Teasel”. The individual flowers (hundreds of them) don’t open from the bottom of the head upward as you might expect, but start in a wide central band, and - as these die-off - the next band (above and below) opens and so-on. Pollination is mainly by bees The plant is perfectly adapted to dry growing conditions with waxy leaves to prevent evaporation and a unique method of supplementing its water supply. Look at Photo’ 1 and you can see that it is able to collect and store any dew or rainwater that runs down the plant in the “cups” formed at the point where leaves and stem meet. These “ponds” not only serve as a water reservoir but also act as a barrier to insect trying to climb the stem to suck the sap. (Quite a novel idea that) Look under the leaves and you can see how it protects its self from grazing animals. Get a mouthful of those and you don’t interfere with it again! Although there are a number of small varieties of the plant this particular version was developed and grown as a commercial crop for use by the “Fullers” (woollen cloth-makers). The dried heads –which are covered with minute hooks - were harvested, graded and clamped into frames, which were then gently “brushed” across the surface of the cloth by hand to “tease” out the soft fibres (raise the “nap” as they say) creating a very soft “furry” surface. One of the last commercial uses for cloth treated in this way was the uniform of Guardsmen. During the Industrial Revolution the process was mechanised – still using teasel heads, but today brushing the surface with minute wire hooks is generally the means of “raising the nap” This plant was so important to the cloth industry that the Coat of Arms of the Cloth-workers Company of the City of London still contains a Teasel head as a reminder.

In medicine an extract has been used to treat and heal fractures, but how it was administered seems a very vague point. “Rubbing-it-in” would be a very painful process, so I guess it must have been ingested.

Today it is grown mainly as an ornamental plant, where bird lovers use it to feed Finches who are able to extract the seeds from the spiky heads during the winter.

Field Scabious (Knautia Arvensis) Although this looks very different to Teasels (See Photo 2) it is of the same family and is often mistaken for “Corn-flower”, which is similar but a much deeper blue. It is a shortlived perennial, (Grows from the same rootstock for several seasons) and is unusual in that it produces two totally different types of leaf. During the winter the foliage dies back to a rosette of dark green waxy leaves at ground level, and in the spring it sends up a stem with feathery leaves that are soft to the touch.

Historically an infusion was used as a treatment for skin disorders, most famously the open sores of “Black-death” (Bubonic Plague). Another use was the treatment of Scabies, which is probably where its name originated. (We still speak of some skin disorders as “Scabs”).

Nothing more than a pretty garden plant nowadays!

Daphne Kennington Daphne would like to wish relatives, friends and neighbours a very happy christmas and new year, a donation to charity will be made in lieu of cards.

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Free NHS Health Check and free cholesterol test at Hadleigh Library on Friday 2nd December. To be eligible for a free check you must be aged between 40-74, registered with a GP in Suffolk, not had a health check in the last 18 months, not suffer from high blood pressure (under treatment), Atrial fibrillation, High cholesterol (under treatment), Kidney disease, Heart attack, Heart disease or failure, Arterial disease (legs, neck aorta), Diabetes mellitus or Stroke and not on any of the following medications: drugs to manage blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, heart disease or prescribed drugs to reduce cholesterol. Please contact the library on 01473 823778 to arrange an appointment. If you’re looking for a beginner course on browsing the internet and emailing you can access the Go On website from any Suffolk Library with your library card and PIN. This website teaches you the basics, how to use a keyboard and mouse, how to search and explore the internet, how to keep in touch with email and how to stay safe online. Visit learn.go-on.co.uk If you need help getting started ask a member of staff. Looking to meet new friends? Come along to Toptime, our over 55 club which meets on Wednesdays from 10.30am – 12.00pm. A lively group who enjoy talks, books, plays, games and visits.

Recent activities have included a photography course, a talk on Buddhism and a visit to Corncraft. Sundays are fundays. Take part in our craft session every Sunday from 10.30am to 1.00pm. This month we celebrate Christmas with fun crafts and stories. Come along, share stories and be creative. Our Bookstart Babybounce session is every Thursday from 10.00am – 10.30am, come to the library to share rhymes, books and sing.

Suitable for ages 0 to 3 years. Christmas and New Year closing, we will be closing at 2.00pm on Saturday 24th December and closed Sunday 25th December, Monday 26th December (as normal) and Tuesday 27th December. We will be closed on Sunday 1st January and Monday 2nd January (as normal) 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 Ebooks 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.

Playstation Pre-School What a busy few weeks we have had recently. We had lots of families come into Playstation, in the October half term to have their photographs taken with Bentley Photographic. The children have been enjoying a spotty week full of spotty activities raising money for Children In Need.

We have had a fantastic response to the Quiz Night and Raffle that was held on Saturday 26th November. We will be able to let you all know the amount of money raised and who the winners were in the next issue of HCN. A big thank you to everyone who donated clothing to BAG2SCHOOL for Playstation, we had a lot of bags of clothes donated which will help raise money for Playstation. An important reminder - Our last day of term is Thursday 15th December. The children’s Christmas party is on Friday 16th December from 11am – 1pm. We hope that you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to welcoming new children into Playstation in the New Year. Please don’t forget that we can take children as soon as they turn two, please get in contact with Playstation to discuss this if you are considering a playschool for your child. We can be contacted at playstationhadleigh @btconnect.com. Why not come and take a look at what we can offer?

Please telephone Playstation on 824271 for enrolment details, a prospectus or to arrange a visit, or visit our website at http://www.playstationhadleigh.com

Sharon’s Alterations Zips Replaced Hems Shortened/Lengthened Roman Blinds Curtains made for Caravan, Home, Awning etc.

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WHAT’S ON IN DECEMBER 3rd 4th The thought of a low cost meal with a drink thrown in for good measure and dining in an ancient timbered room full of quirky modern prints was enough to tempt Fidelis Lunch Bunchers back to Prezzo’s Sudbury for a second visit. Diners were not disappointed. The day’s special menu, two or three courses, had something for everyone and it wasn’t long before the room became noticeably quieter as members tucked into their respective menu choices. Service was brisk but not rushed which meant that calorierich desserts were soon on their way. Abstainers and the figure conscious settled for a coffee to end their meal. The long suffering manager navigated his way through the complicated itemised bill which happily balanced perfectly by the time the group left. The single voucher from the internet was the key to the special offer and bods (min 16) on seats opened the way to a private dining room.

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Thelma Kennington Thelma is not sending and christmas cards this year, instead the money will be donated to charity. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Back Porch Band, 9 pm Charlies Quiz Night, 8.15 pm all welcome, cash prize!

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Hadleigh Orchestra

NEW YEARS EVE FAMILY PARTY NIGHT at Hadleigh United Football Club 6.30 pm till 1.00 am £10 AN ADULT (KIDS FREE) TO INCLUDE

CHILDRENS ENTERTAINER 7 TILL 8 (Marcel) Karaoke 8 till 9 (kids and adults if up for it) Homemade Buffet (cricket style) Disco Champagne and fireworks at Midnight

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Conductor: Ute Cooper Leader: Alison Butler CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Sunday December 11th. 6.30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Hadleigh Our programme is now finalised: ‘The Married Beau’ is the title of the Purcell Theatre music – and lively stuff it is too - as lively as its name suggests? Come and see! As stated last month, there will the ‘Hunt’ from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and a short selection from Sullivan’s ‘The Gondoliers’. There will be two popular pieces by Tchaikovsky: The ‘Nutcracker March’ and ‘Trepak’, and a lively piece by Prokofieff called Troika. It comes from the humorous Lt. Kije suite where soldiers have to fool the Czar by presenting to him a fictitious hero!!!! As you listen to this piece you can imagine the sledge going over the snow led by three horses. As usual there will be Carols for everybody to sing accompanied by the Orchestra – always a popular part of this concert.

As usual entrance is free, but we do ask you to make a donation as you leave. As well as helping to defray the costs of the concert it enables us to make a substantial donation to the Church. In view of the building work being carried out in their hall, this will be especially welcome this year.

Incidentally if you are thinking of joining us (and we have vacancies in the strings – especially viola and ’cello) do come and meet us at the concert or give me a ring on 827242.

Please make a note of the date now, and we look forward to seeing you once again on Dec. 11th.

John Druce (Chairman, Hadleigh Orchestra)

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News from The Station Hello readers, and welcome to this month’s edition of news from the Police Station. I write this article having just been involved with the annual Remembrance parade in Hadleigh. I always feel very privileged to be present for this event, and it is a humbling and emotional experience to see our local troops, and the community, pay tribute to those who have fallen in conflicts both past and present. I thank those of you who were caught in the road closures for your patience and understanding, and it was also great to see so many people out in support for the parade.

On Monday 7 November 2011 your local team were involved in a catalytic convertor marking scheme at Crockatt Road. Reports of thefts of these cats continue to rise over the County, and we invited previous victims, local businesses and general members of the public to come along and have theirs marked free of charge. We thank Simon and David Foster of Crockatt Garage for their generosity in PC 1455 Paisley and PCSO 3173 giving up their time and premises Bignell with the proprietor of for the event that saw 41 vehicles Ainger Holbrows, marked, and to their parents who Andy Brietsprecher kept the free tea, coffee and biscuits flowing throughout the morning. Suffolk Police have managed to secure funding for etching equipment to be provided to two of our local garages so they can offer the cat marking service, and I encourage you all to contact either Crockatt Garage, Seager Court, Hadleigh, or Ainger Holbrows, High Street, Hadleigh to arrange the marking of your vehicle. The process takes a few minutes and will leave your converter etched permanently with your vehicle registration number.

This is invaluable in preventing thieves from stealing these expensive and sought after parts.

In other news, we continue to build on the relationship we have with PC 1455 Paisley and PCSO 3173 the Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Team from Babergh District with directors of Crockatt Council.

Between the Police and Garage David and Simon Foster the Council we have a large range of tools and skills that allow us to tackle ASB in a firm way. Issuing Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABC’s) is just one of the many ways that we can look to improve the behaviour of people around our Town in an attempt to steer them away from committing criminal offences. In the past this has proved very successful, and very few people subject to these civil agreements breach the agreed conditions.

Suffolk Police reported a peaceful Halloween and Bonfire night this year.

In Hadleigh we did receive calls of a minor nature, and on Halloween spoke with large pockets of teenage groups around the Town centre. The majority of these people were good natured and respectful to Police.

We did seize some alcohol on Bonfire night from those under the age of 18, and with Christmas now just around the corner, it is an appropriate time to remind you all of the ramifications of young people consuming alcohol in public places. Section 30 of the Policing and Crime Act creates a criminal offence of persistently possessing alcohol in a public place for anyone under the age of 18. Alcohol will be seized and visits made to parents. A young person could get a criminal record if they are caught in public with alcohol. Any adult found supplying a young person would also be prosecuted. We will also disperse any groups who we believe are likely to contribute to alcohol related disorder, and this includes those not in possession, or not consuming alcohol. This direction can be given to any person over 10 years old.

These are very strong powers, and are aimed at reducing the fear of crime and disorder in our communities. Whilst we want people to enjoy

themselves, it is important that we all are able to enjoy the Town and its many amenities in a safe manner. Many of you will now be aware that Suffolk Police have changed their telephone number. In order to call the Police in a non-emergency please dial 101. This new, and more memorable number replaces the previous switchboard number, and should be more efficient. To find out more about your local Safer Neighbourhood Team, or tell us about an event or query that you might have, please visit www.safersuffolk.org.uk.

From all at Hadleigh Police Station, and the Babergh East Safer Neighbourhood Team, we wish you all a very merry Christmas, and a peaceful New Year.

Until next time Matt, PC 1455 Paisley, Matthew.paisley@suffolk.pnn.police.uk Tel: 101

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I HATE RELIGION! Admit it; you weren’t expecting a message from someone who goes to Church to start like that! No apologies, Jesus says as much in Matthew 23 v 1 – 36. He hates man made religious rules and regulations, pomp and ceremony, lifting leaders up like gods themselves!

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Will Bishop Jewellery Design Will Bishop’s jewellery business, based in the Suffolk village of Boxford, has been going for some 15 years. His unique style is much influenced by his early experience in fine art sculpture, and by his travels, notably in East and South Africa, where he went after obtaining an Honours Degree in Sculpture at the Canterbury College of Art and Design.

After then completing a diamond setting course at the London Guildhall University he set up his studio in Suffolk, where he has created many striking and original jewellery designs, working mainly in silver, gold, and platinum, incorporating precious and semi-precious stones. He particularly enjoys creating unique designs for individual clients, and his commissions include work for the band U2 and for the fashion company YMC. He has also carried out a number of commissions for sculpture, including a bronze for the Department of Education and Skills as well as a number of portraiture heads. He relishes such challenges, and all his work, in jewellery as well as sculpture, reflects this individuality and originality, as can clearly be seen in his new online shop. www.willbishop.co.uk Tel: 01787 210251

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Elmsett Fellowship Brass Band Christmas Concert The band is holding their annual Christmas concert on Friday 9th December at 7 pm in the Elmsett and Aldham Village Hall. The programme will include a variety of seasonal musical items and some traditional Christmas carols. There will be a large raffle, interval refreshments and a visit from Father Christmas (if he isn’t too busy!).

Admission is free but there will be a retiring collection in aid of the Band’s chosen charity “Action for Children”.

The Band is keen to include a few concert contributions from members of the audience. These need to be planned into the programme in advance so if you would like to take part, please speak to Band Master Jon Tricker on 01473 658449.

Ipswich Building Society raises money for Children in Need Staff at the Hadleigh branch of Ipswich Building Society have raised ÂŁ320 for this year’s Children in Need appeal, by holding a grand raffle with prizes donated by local businesses. The Hadleigh team would like to congratulate the lucky winners and thank the people of Hadleigh for their generosity and support. Chloe Brown, Assistant Branch Manager, commented “I would like to thank all the local businesses for their generous donations. We really couldn’t have held this raffle without them.

These are Partridges Farm Shop, Partridges Ironmongers, French Complextion, The Hair Lounge, The Jolly Meat Company, Rosebud Flower Shop, Adnams Kitchen & Cellar and Guthrum’s.�

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Letter from Layham Layham Parish Council The main matters discussed at the meeting on Wednesday 26 October were: • The Clerk’s contract documents were agreed and signed; • Amended Financial Regulations were introduced; • The loss of two generators from outbuildings at the Queen’s Head led to advice from the police to us all to secure outbuildings; • In the absence of practical suggestions from local people, the Parish Council is thinking of converting the two telephone boxes into ‘information centres’ – or weatherproof notice boards; • The quotation received from a commercial painter and decorator for cleaning and re-painting the two telephone boxes was in excess of what the members of the PC feel should be spent – it was decided to try refurbishing one with voluntary labour; • A design for a Parish Council note card was accepted and a small number will be printed; • Full minutes of Parish Council meetings are now available on the village website; • It was agreed that the Chairman would decide which quotation for landscaping the Recycling Site should be accepted – the work will be completed during November; • It was agreed that we should purchase a grit bin for the roadside on the hill at the top of Rands Road; • The War Memorial will be cleaned by a PC working party; • A member of the PC will lay a wreath during the village Remembrance service; • A PC Budget working party will meet during November to draw up a draft budget for 2012-13; • Following a walk through Upper Layham by a group of councillors, several issues have been recorded for possible attention. In the meantime, a rotten seat and a redundant bus stop have been removed from Brett Green.

Other steps may be taken after consultation with local residents; • The Chairman, representing the Council, is attending Community Forums arranged by the National Grid to discuss the detail of how power lines will cross our Parish. Several other members of the community are attending to ensure our voice is well heard; • Planning. There were no reasons to object to plans for extensions to Pipkin House and Holly Cottage.

Members of the public are welcome at Parish Council Meetings which are usually held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7.30 in the Village Hall. There is a short time at the start of each meeting when visitors may speak. The next meeting, due to disruption to the normal timetable around Christmas, will be on Wednesday 4 January 2012.

The Clerk to Layham Parish Council is Jane Cryer who can be contacted on 07920 713940 or layhampc@gmail.com Information about the Parish Council together with full minutes is on the village website: www.layham.org Are you a steady-handed painter and decorator with a bit of time?

The Parish Council would like to find a small working party of volunteers to clean down, undercoat and re-paint one of the telephone boxes now owned by the village. We stress a “steady hand” as anyone who has painted round small panes of glass will know what a challenge that is! The idea is to turn the box into a weather-proof notice board with a lot more space than we have on the traditional notice boards. If you would like to help the village in this way please contact the Clerk to the Parish Council, Jane Cryer on 07920 713940.

Thank you.

Grit bins The grit bins in the village have been re-filled with salted sand. They are placed beside the road where difficulties can occur in icy weather and are intended to be used in that area only. Please don’t be tempted to take it and use it elsewhere! Thank you.

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to special services during December.

4th 3.00 pm Christingle - please bring the children 11th 9.15 am Sung Eucharist 17th 6.00 pm Festival of Music, Carols and Readings - for all the family.

18th 9.15 am Said Eucharist (BCP) 10.15 am Cafe Church 24th 4.00 pm Crib Service - all welcome 25th CHRISTMAS DAY 9.15 am Christmas Eucharist Services during January 1st 10.45 am Benefice Sung Eucharist at Hadleigh Hot Sunday Lunch Thanks to those who attended and helped with the Hot Sunday Lunch. £362 was raised for church funds.

Seat stolen from the burial ground A fine seat commemorating the Coronation of King George VI in 1937 has been stolen from the burial ground opposite the church. The seat, which has stood in our village for 75 years, has the words of commemoration carved into the back rail. This would make it very difficult to sell or to use in any other location. Just two years ago Patrick King renovated the seat, replacing rotten oak in the rear legs. At the time, he cleaned the whole seat, finding the rest of the structure as good as the day it was made. Keep your eyes open – it may turn up in the most unexpected place. It is beyond living memory how the seat came to be bought and who paid for it. We now have to decide if we wish to replace it.

Remembrance Sunday On a bright, mild, November morning there was a good turnout to the Remembrance service, partly held around the war memorial in the burial ground and partly in St Andrew’s church.

Wreaths were placed at the foot of the memorial from St Andrew’s PCC and from the Parish Council on behalf of the people of the Parish. During the service the names of those who lost their lives were read out. We regret that an error on the part of the complier of the piece led to the omission of nine of the twenty four names from the article in last month’s Letter from Layham. To put the record straight, all three panels listing the fallen of Layham in both world wars are shown this month.

We are keen to find out more about these men. If anyone can help us to put together a record of what they did before going to war, who they served with, how they died and where they are buried, we would be pleased to hear from you. Contact Michael Woods on 01473 823798 in the first instance.

Layham Playing Field 100 Club: The prize winners for September were: £50 Ticket No 96 Wright, £15 Ticket No 4 Roberts, £10 Ticket No 35 King. The prize winners for October were: £15 Ticket No 41 Mosley, £10 Ticket No 99 Pinnioni.

Another work session A great turn-out of helpers enabled us to remove and burn the old ivy-infested hedge line between the conservation area and the garden of 11 Brett Green and erect a strong wire fence. In due course the line will be cleaned of as many ivy and nettle roots as possible and re-planted with a new hedge. Thank you to Maureen and Colin Brown, Ron Gunn, John Millman, James Mosely and Rebecca, Terri and Ben Newman, Neil Riches and Michael Woods who did a grand job

Income from Layham Recycling Centre The members of ‘Layham Green Team’ are delighted to be able to report that, in the first three months of operation, over HALF A TON of unwanted fabrics and shoes have been collected from the Layham Recycling Centre.

This will, eventually, be converted into ‘landfill credits’ by Babergh District Council (credit in the form of cash as a reward for not filling up space in the ground). Well done those responsible – and if you have not been to the site yet, please use the Layham site rather than take your glass, waste fabrics and shoes into Hadleigh. If we continue to see this level of use then the Parish will benefit significantly. The money raised will be kept in a savings fund and eventually used for improvements to our village.

There have been some teething troubles in getting the containers emptied on time – it was difficult for the companies concerned to judge how well the facility would be used. A regular pattern should soon be established.

Hadleigh Hares annual 10 mile road race Sunday 20th November saw this showcase race passing through Lower Layham.

Anyone about early enough might have seen runners emerging from the mist as they passed the 1 mile mark.

Really helpful photographers We are very grateful to Laurence and Rosey Nicholls whose photographs are often used to illustrate ‘Letter from Layham’. This month, the seasonal photograph of the church, the service of remembrance and the road race through the village are all from Laurence In the past we have been pleased to use photographs provided by Martin Looker. If you catch something worth featuring please contact Michael Woods on 01473 823798.

Bill Whitsett I have been asked by his sons in America to let all of you know, the passing of Bill Whitsett ‘over the bar’.

He died on 9th November 2011 aged 89 years young. After returning to his homeland of America last year, to fight a serious illness. He had a year of love from his family that meant so much to them all. When the end came he was with all the members of his family. They have further asked me to say how they knew of the love Bill had for England but especially Layham, where he lived for many, many years. To all his many friends in the area, that had the pleasure of his friendship as well as the many students that passed through his numerous classes, both his sons, Marc and Jeffery, request that there be “No moaning at the Bar” (Tennyson).

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Police Visit! The children had a special visitor to Playgroup recently! We were lucky enough to have PCSO Amanda Coleman come in with her police car to show the children. The children loved being able to sit in the police car and have a good look around, as well as looking at photos of different vehicles.

The sirens were very loud and made some of us jump! We also found out about how the police help us and had lots of time to try on the uniform and hats that she brought in.

A big thank you to Amanda for all your time, we really enjoyed your visit!

The children have also been busy thinking about other people who help us. We have read lots of stories about the police, doctors and emergency services and have talked about keeping safe. We turned our role play area into a doctors surgery which was very popular with the children, allowing them the opportunity to act out their experiences.

Our babies were very well cared for by all the children!

Festive Fair is Fast Approaching! Preparations are well under way for our exciting Festive Fair. This will be held on Saturday 10th December from 11.00am – 4.00pm at The Ansell Centre on Hadleigh. Come and join us for a fun packed day- there will be a wide range of stalls, a raffle, plenty of refreshments and, of course, a Santa’s Grotto. We’d love to see both old and new faces, so please drop in!

Our attention will soon be turning to Christmas in the Playgroup, and the children will be busy making Christmas decorations for St Andrews Church. We are also beginning to get excited about our Christmas party at the end of term. A reminder to all parents, the last 2 sessions of last week of term, the 12th and 13th December are stay and play sessions, a chance to chat to your child’s key worker and join in with all the festivities.

Our Christmas Coffee Morning was a great success and it was lovely to welcome some new faces to the group. The children and their parents and carers had great fun making Christmas decorations and having a look at the various stalls. If you couldn’t make the session then please come along on a Wednesday morning to join in the fun!

Layham Playgroup is a feeder group for all three Primary Schools in Hadleigh. 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 Linda on 01473 828974 or email us at admin@layhamplaygroup.co.uk

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Christmas Lighting Up Its nearly time for the Christmas Lighting Up on Sunday 4th December from 3pm to 6pm in the Market Place. The staged area in the market place will host acts including the Diamond Lite Majorettes, HADS, Co-op Brass Band and not forgetting the winners from “Hadleigh Has Talent” Kay, Jemma and Ellen performing their winning songs.

We are hoping to have stalls in the Ansell Hall and along the Market Place.

Available to view in the URC Church is the The Shelter Box Nativity which will be on display from the 1stto the 25th December 2011. Santa will be on his sleigh accompanied by members of the Rotary Club. You will find a traditional Fun Fair in the Health Centre Car Park, food outlets for all tastes including a donut stall and a BBQ by the local scouts.

The fun kicks off at 3pm and ends at 6pm with the lighting of the tree by the Town Mayor, Councillor Miss Penny Cook and Christmas Carols around the tree played by the Co-op Brass Band. The full timetable is not yet ready but check out the web site www.hadleighents.webs.com to find out more details. If you would like to come down in fancy dress – prizes will be available. We hope you are able to join us and let me be the first to wish you a Happy Christmas on behalf of the Town Forum.

Cllr. Trev Clarke

A huge thank you from Xanthe Carter On behalf of Xanthe, we wanted to be able to say a huge thank you to Mat Blacoe for his amazing marathon running and fundraising for our daughter Xanthe. His offer to run the Montane 'Lakeland 50' for Xanthe earlier this year, was amazingly generous and kind but we hadn't realised that he would be taking on an ultra marathon by night, ploughing up and down hills by head torch and notching up 50 miles along the way! We also wanted to say a big thank you to his wife Debs and to all their friends and colleagues who have been so kind to sponsor Mat to raise money for Xanthe's ongoing therapy needs. These are significant after she contracted pneaumococcal meningitis and had a stroke as a baby. The £1500 raised is an increadible amount and testiment to the generourousity of their friends and family. We will spend the money carefully on additional 1:1 sessions of Physiotherapy and Speech Therapy in the future for Xanthe.

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HADLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL Report of the Meeting of the Council held on the 20th October 2011 Present: Miss P. Cook (Town Mayor), N. Amin, Mrs S. Angland, T. Clarke, D.G. Grutchfield, B. L. Lazenby, Mrs. D.A. Haylock, P.M. Matthews and Miss J. Nevard In attendance: PC Matt Paisley (Suffolk Constabulary), Councillors Mrs Grandon and Mr. Riley (Babergh District Council) APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence had been received from Councillors Mrs Byrne, Mrs Munson, L Munson, T. Sheldrick, Ms Y. Free and R Whiting. These apologies were accepted.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Cllr Matthews declared a personal interest under item Franey, Rand and Pest House Charity as he is the Chairman of the Charity.

MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on the 15th September 2011 were taken as read and were confirmed and signed.

Matters Arising Policing The Mayor reported that at the Babergh District Council Meeting with Town and Parish Councils the Chief Executive announced that she had spoken with the Chief Constable about decriminalisation of parking.

Attention was brought to an article in the EADT regarding discussions on possible charges for short term parking. It was agreed to put this item on the next Town Council Agenda.

Mayor’s Communications The Mayor reported that she had attended the memorial service for Mrs Peggy Crabtree and details would be appearing in the Community News.

Budget Challenge The Chairs of Committees had submitted an on-line questionnaire detailing Hadleigh Town Council’s choices/recommendations.

Mobile Libraries Consultation A letter had been received from Suffolk County Council thanking Hadleigh Town Council for the letter of support regarding mobile libraries.

Town Matters The Tour of Britain Cycle Race had been very successful.

Councillors wished to express their thanks to the general public who supported the event in large numbers.

POLICING PC Paisley presented the Police Reports for September and it was noted that 33 crimes had been recorded during the months. The offences comprised as follows: 8 thefts; 6 burglaries; 5 arsons; 3 fraud by false representation; 3 assault occasioning ABH; 3 criminal damage; 1 minor wound without intent; 1 racial/religious aggravated harassment; 1 common assault noninjury; 1 cause harassment alarm distress; 1 fear of provocation of violence. Of these crimes 7 had been detected.

PC Paisley answered questions relating to the recent arson attacks, parking issues and drunken behaviour on the land outside Hadleigh Hall.

The Police will be carrying out a catalytic marking initiative following the spate of thefts from the industrial estate which will be publicised and available to everyone.

He reported on the lorry watch scheme in Benton Street which had received thirteen reports from volunteers. Letters had been sent to offending companies.

He advised that members of the public should now dial 101 to contact their local police station and report non-emergency incidents.

REPORT OF THE DISTRICT COUNCILLORS Councillor Mrs Grandon provided a written report which contained details on the Paintball application in Benton Street. Councillor Riley reported that he had attended the opening of Suffolk One and wished to bring to members’ attention the possibility of charging for short term parking. He advised that he had written to the Chief Executive saying that he did not think this was a good idea and recommended that the Chamber of Commerce and Hadleigh Town Council do the same.

Councillor Grutchfield provided an article from the Suffolk Free Press regarding short term car parking, he advised that staff morale was very low and the figure for recycling had risen to 40%.

REPORT OF THE COUNTY COUNCILLOR David Grutchfield had provided a written report and advised that a new Chief Executive had been appointed; he had attended a meeting regarding National Grid pylons. The Scrutiny Committee will have to agree on how Suffolk County Council will achieve £50m budget cuts. He reported that the Hadleigh Household Waste Recycling Centre had achieved a recycling total of 90.6%. It was felt that this was an excellent achievement and a letter should be sent to the staff congratulating them on their achievement.

MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor thanked Councillors for attending the Civic Service and wanted to personally thank the Town Council office staff who worked hard to make the Civic Service a success. Cllr Grutchfield congratulated the Mayor on an excellent presentation and reading and for her

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contribution to the memorial service for Peggy Crabtree.

The Mayor reported: i) That she had attended Babergh District Council’s Annual Meeting with Town & Parish Councils. Details of which were available in the office. ii) Letter received from Babergh District Council advising on the site preparation for the Community Facility. iii) Letter received from the Boundary Commission for England regarding the 2013 review of Parliamentary constituencies in England. iv) An e.mail received from Paul Little of Babergh District Council on the DPPO advising that he was waiting for legal comments prior to the formal consultation.

ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT It was RESOLVED that accounts amounting to £19,287.46 be approved for payment.

PLANNING COMMITTEE The Minutes of the Meetings of the Committee held on the 29th September 2011 were noted. Councillors were in receipt of the letter the Mayor had sent regarding the National Planning Policy Framework Consultation.

SPORTS & OPEN SPACES COMMITTEE The Report of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 28th July 2011 was received and accepted.

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE The Report of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 6th October 2011 was received and accepted. The Mayor provided more information on the joint funding of a PCSO which will be discussed in more detail at the budget meetings. The Clerk was asked to investigate if parking fines issued could be retained by the local authority.

ENVIRONMENT & GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE The Report of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 6th October 2011 was received and accepted. The Clerk provided the accurate costings of the Speedwatch Scheme.

It was agreed that a maximum of six parishes would be invited to join the Hadleigh Scheme at an annual cost of £200.

HADLEIGH TOWN FORUM The Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 28th September 2011 were noted.

FINAL ACCOUNTS The Clerk advised Councillors that the Final Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2011 had been received and signed off by the external auditors.

BABERGH COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2011 Councillors noted that nominations could be made until the end of November and would be finalised at the November Town Council meeting. The Mayor requested that any nominations made must be accompanied by information for submission with the nomination.

BUDGET CHALLENGE Councillors had been advised to look at the Suffolk County Council Budget Challenge on their web page prior to the meeting. It was agreed that a letter be sent mentioning choices/recommendations including duplication of some services, concessionary bus passes, information regarding how on target they are with current savings, reserves and property portfolio.

REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND POLLING PLACES 2011 The Mayor presented the revised report received from Babergh District Council. Hadleigh North polling would still be carried out at the Town Hall and Hadleigh South at St Mary’s School Nursery. In the future boundaries may be revised to balance the North and South numbers in view of new housing being built.

FRANEY, RAND AND PEST HOUSE CHARITY It was agreed that Mrs. Legge continue as Trustee for this Charity for the next four years.

TOWN MATTERS The Mayor reported a letter received from a local business man concerned over the number of hairdressers in the town. It was agreed that a letter would be sent advising that change of use of the building had been investigated but was not necessary and that the usage of shop premises was outside Hadleigh Town Council’s remit.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.15pm Report of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 27th October 2011 Present: Miss J. Nevard, (Chair), Mrs S. Angland, T. Clarke, Miss P. Cook, Mrs. J. Haylock, B. Lazenby L. Munson, T Sheldrick and R. Whiting APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence had been received from Councillors, Amin, Mrs Byrne, Ms. Free and Matthews. These apologies were duly accepted.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Mrs Angland declared a personal interest in planning application B/10/01237/FUL Benton End Farm, Benton End, Benton Street as she is a near neighbour to this property.

MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 29th September 2011 was confirmed as a correct record and signed.

MATTERS ARISING The Chair reported an e.mail received from Tim Yeo acknowledging receipt of Miss Cook’s letter regarding the National Planning Policy Framework Consultation. Councillors had received a copy of this letter at the Town Council Meeting on 20th October 2011.

Councillor Riley (Babergh District Councillor) had reminded Councillors at the Town Council meeting that there is another thatched property in Hadleigh namely Garry Farm on Pond Hall Road. The Clerk was asked to update the Fire Service.

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/10/01237/FUL Benton End Farm, Benton End, Benton Street Retrospective application for change of use of land and building from a horse

riding centre to recreational use for the staging of paintball games and associated activities, associated access and parking, as amplified by applicant’s submission of Transport Statement dated June 2011 and Supplementary letter dated 9 September 2011 and associated enclosures.

Refusal was recommended (Voting was 7 for 1 abstention) on the grounds that traffic issues had not been addressed satisfactorily.

B/11/00840/FUL Land east of 37 Aldham Road, Erection of detached dwelling and garage. Refusal was recommended (Voting was unanimous) on the grounds that the area may become overdeveloped.

B/11/01069/FUL Units D & E (Nos 5, 6 & 7) Seager Court, Crockatt Road, Lady Lane Industrial Estate, Change of use from B1 use to Class D2 use (Personal Fitness Training Gymnasium). Approval was recommended (Voting was 6 for 2 against) B/11/01165/FHA 15 Duke Street, Insertion of external Upvc 110mm diameter soil and vent pipe to front elevation. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/11/01171/FHA 153 George Street, Insertion of dormer window into front elevation of existing side extension. Construction of canopy to front elevation (following demolition of existing porch). Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/11/01198/TCA 10 Station Yard, To reduce 1 no. Cherry Tree (T1) by 50% and thin. This application was noted.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The Committee noted the Schedule of Decisions of the Local Planning Authority.

LAIS1332 NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING REGULATIONS This document had been received from SALC and forwarded by e.mail to all Councillors. As the consultation period does not end until 5th January 2012 and Councillor Cook is attending a symposium in two weeks’ time it was agreed that this item be put on the next agenda.

ANY OTHER RELEVANT BUSINESS The Chair reported that a budget bid had been requested at the Finance & Personnel Committee for an independent traffic survey by a private company to run alongside the one carried out by Tesco at a cost of £1,500. Councillor Miss Cook provided members with the Town Clerk’s advice. It was felt that as the Tesco application was not on-going at the present time this expenditure could not be justified and it was agreed not to proceed with the budget bid at the present time. However, it was felt that this may need to be considered in the future as part of the neighbourhood plan.

The Clerk presented planning application B/11: Installation of a Roof Mounted Solar PV Array at Hadleigh Fire Station, Calais Street which would be determined by Suffolk County Council. The Clerk was asked to advise the County Council that Hadleigh Town Council raised no objections and was in favour of the solar panels. The Clerk reported Babergh District Council’s newsletter on Affordable Homes. This would be forwarded to members. The Clerk was in receipt of a booklet “How to respond to planning applications� and was asked to obtain further copies. Councillor Miss Cook provided Councillors with information on a Code of Conduct report relating to a supermarket application. This information would be passed to all members.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.21pm.

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

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – Beacons Hadleigh Town Council has received details of the National Beacon Scheme proposed for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. The intention is to have a series of beacons lit up across the UK on Monday 4th June 2012. Her Majesty will light the National Beacon on that day.

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Hadleigh High A Specialist Science School High Lands Road, Hadleigh Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 5HU Headteacher: Caroline Gibson Telephone: 01473 823496 E-mail: office@hadleighhigh.net Website: www.hadleighhigh.net

Headteacher’s Notes - Shakespeare in Schools Some of our Year 10 and 11 pupils recently participated in the Shakespeare in Schools Festival which culminated in performing to an audience at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich on 1st November. The performance linked to Shakespeare’s 'Much Ado About Nothing' and the large ensemble cast all had a line. This opportunity allowed our pupils to extend their skills and develop a deeper understanding of Shakespeare’s work. Hadleigh pupils undertook the preparation for this performance in their own time as part of the wide enrichment programme we offer our pupils. All pupils were on stage throughout a 30minute performance and feedback was very positive. The professional director, who organises the evening, praised the production for being, ‘Energetic, vibrant, colourful and great fun.’ The Director really enjoyed the 1920s setting with pupils wearing flapper dresses and dancing the Charleston. In a recent meeting with the Principal of Colchester Sixth Form Centre, Ian MacNaughton commented on the very high quality of the work produced by our pupils who were younger than many of the other sixth form performers. Hadleigh pupils achieved these standards by having the confidence to participate, show commitment to attending the rehearsals and working effectively as members of the performance team – valuable skills which will stand them in good stead in the future.

Pupils have shared their views of the experience in their own article which follows.

Walter Wright Wishes you all a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year

Enrichment Day The 10th November saw the normal timetable collapsed as students were offered a variety of enrichment activities.

Y7- Design a room. Forms 7L, 7E and 7I joined the Maths Department for a day in which they designed their dream bedrooms according to a budget.

They worked out the cost of decorating the room as well as furnishing.

They presented this, along with a scale drawing, to the group.

Y7- MFL Enrichment. Forms 7H, 7A and 7D had a stimulating and cultural experience as they were introduced to Chinese and Arabic speakers. The year 7s found this an interesting and enjoyable day.

Y8- Colchester Zoo. Forms 8L, 8E and 8I thoroughly enjoyed their trip to the zoo and the excellent talk on adaptation delivered by zoo staff. A member of staff told Mr Law : “we always like it when Hadleigh visit as the pupils are so pleasant and well behaved.”

Y8- D&T Day. Forms 8H, 8A and 8D joined the DT department for a fun filled day based around the theme of animals. They baked biscuits, made money boxes and took on challenging activities.

Y9- The Real Game. Enrichment Day brought Y9 the chance of considering their future jobs, both realistic and not. Throughout a day of role-play and investigation, they learnt about what jobs are available to them, and how to make their goals achievable. They enjoyed the sense of reality and learning about money management.

Y10-Year 10 took on a variety of different activities and challenges this Enrichment Day including: the London walking tour(where we saw the Queen!), a visit to London to watch the play “Blood Brothers”, an army day at the local barracks, and a visit to the V&A museum and Camden Market.

Y11- Interview Techniques. During this day Year 11s looked at the different techniques regarding interviews. They found this a valuable experience that was enjoyed by all.

EATS School Meals This week the catering team at Hadleigh High launched a new range of school meals called “East Anglian Taste for Schools” (EATS). This is an Ipswich based caterer that has introduced a great new menu and given the canteen a bright new look. New snacks, drinks, hot pots and soups have been added to the menu along with tasty new dishes to go with a colourful new menu that will be themed each week. The menu will be further developed on an ongoing basis while selling prices remain unchanged, providing excellent value for money. We hope that EATS will be successful and popular with the students. To find more information visit www.myschoollunch.co.uk/suffolk.

Ict Apprenticeship Scheme If you are a young person with an aptitude and interest in ICT, then you might be interested in an Apprenticeship. This scheme offers an opportunity to learn and develop your skills in the workplace while working towards nationally recognised qualifications, and you will be paid a training allowance during your apprenticeship. An Apprenticeship makes a real difference to people's careers. It might mean that you can apply for better jobs that you could not have applied for before, and should give you a sense of achievement and build your confidence so that you feel able to take on more responsibility. If you would like to know more about the scheme, you can contact the Hadleigh High School Network Manager on 01473 823496, or send an e-mail to ict.support@hadleighhigh.net.

Cross Country Runners 19 pupils from Hadleigh High have been invited to participate in the first of two trial events in order to select the Suffolk Cross Country team. Students taking part include: Alex Baxter, Jack Harman, Michael Carrigan, Will Beven (year 7), Callum Morrin, Oliver Peters, Jackson Crisp, Seth Philbedge, Anthony Pearce, Daniel Storrer, Ruby Shepperson, Robert Halls (years 8+9), Toby Rankin, Tom Cowley, Ben Regan, Miriam Jacobs, Bethany Colley, Jasmine Hayward and Harriet Cutler (years 10+11). The trial will take place at the Royal Hospital School on Saturday 3rd December. Good luck to all those taking part.

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A Thank you!

Many thanks for the donations of all the money, boxes, and the goodies that we put in the boxes, as part of our Christmas box appeal. We teamed up with St Marys Primary School. Year 9 students, Jack, Jake, Lucy and Hatice, made 15 boxes and took them down to St-Marys school from where they were sent to children around the world to give them a happy Christmas.

Eco Warriors This year the HHS Eco Warriors have decided to split into small action teams each focusing on an area/project. So far we have groups looking into: creating links with schools and charities abroad, conservation within our school grounds, raising awareness in regards to littering, and designing a web page to increase our communication across the school and wider community. We will also be creating an action group to build on our existing energy and recycling projects as well as investigating new initiatives. Our Year 7s have already been working on a conservation project in which they’ve been designing the bird houses that will be placed in our conservation area. They would like to construct these birdhouses from reusing broken or unwanted items that would normally end up in landfill sites. Therefore we are appealing for any household item that could be converted into nesting boxes. Items such as: old boots, wellies, garden pots, watering cans, are all welcome. Donated items can be left at the main reception in school and we would be very grateful for your support with this project! Finally, we’re now collecting Morrison school gardening vouchers, used printer cartridges and unwanted mobile phones. If you would like to donate any of these items then please drop them at the main reception, again, thank you for your support.

News from the Library On Tuesday 1st November the Library welcomed Charlie Fletcher, author of the popular Stone Heart Trilogy to speak to selected Year 7 pupils.

Charlie spoke to the pupils about his books and how his background inspired him to become an author. There was a friendly competition where pupils had to use their imagination and write the first sentence of a book from reading the blurb on the back cover. Those pupils who wrote the most captivating opening voted for by their fellow pupils won a free copy of one of Charlie’s books. Year 7 pupils enthusiastically received their free book from Booked Up - the national programme aimed at encouraging reading for pleasure and independent choice, run by Booktrust. The aim of Booktrust is to inspire excitement about reading and discovering new books and authors.

Much Ado About Hadleigh The 1st of November, saw the cast of Hadleigh High’s Much Ado About Nothing, take to the Stage at The New Wolsey, Ipswich. With our own 1920s setting, we performed the 30 minute adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy, to a large audience. Cast members thoroughly enjoyed this exciting experience. One student said, ‘taking our play to a professional theatre, and performing with other schools that were so talented, definitely made the hours of rehearsal worthwhile!’ Jess Sexton, who played Leonata said: ‘Working with the other schools was enjoyable, as they had produced such good plays. It’s also great that you are able to perform with people who you didn’t know before; I’ve made new friends through the experience,’ According to the venue director, Deborah Bowan, Tommy Newbigging and Kelly Alleyne’s Bendict and Beatrice were ‘feisty, and their back and forth bantering was full of bite...watching them was such a delight.’ She continued by commenting on how the entire company performed with ’great gusto’ and ‘Commitment and flair.’ We’d like to thank, Miss Barker, Mr Day and Miss Hutchinson for their great direction and encouragement. We’d also like to say thank you to Deborah Bowen, who particularly liked our tree impersonations, and Megan Bailey (Venue Director and Venue Manager) for their advice and support.

Congratulation to all the schools that performed! Hopefully, we’ll be back at The New Wolsey again next year.

Year 10 Radio Broadcast!

On the 6th of December, a group of Year 10 students will be lucky enough to record their own radio broadcast. Russell Prue is coming in to help us which is a massive privilege as he one of the country’s leading experts on using technology in education. He is going to bring portable radio studio

equipment into school so the students can record and broadcast their own 45 minute show. The broadcast will be available live on the internet. If you would like to listen in please go to www.andertontiger.com/listen at 2pm.

It will include news, sports, reports from around Hadleigh and interviews; there will also be a competition with an enticing prize! This day is not only to build up technology skills but it will also develop their public speaking and confidence. Thank you to Eurospeed Tyre and Garage LTD for sponsoring the project; their support has helped to make this opportunity possible.

A Level Literature and the Extended Project A group of Year 10 and 11 students are taking part in Literature Club run

by Mr Day and Mrs Dawson every other Thursday. It gives them a chance to develop reading and analytical skills, giving them a taster of A level literature. The students are enjoying this valuable experience and currently looking at Jane Eyre. In addition to this, four Year 10 students have taken this further by beginning work on Edexcel’s extended project in which they’ve chosen to complete dissertations about childhood in literature, all on varying themes. The project will take about a year, and is intended to extend the most academic students. It’s taking a lot of time and effort but the students are giving it their all.

HHS Christmas Concert Everyone is very excited about the up coming Christmas concert on 29th November; a large and important event. As ever it has a wide range of the school’s musical talent on display, from bands to brilliant solos, courtesy of the school’s budding musicians. As always there has been so much input from the students to help organise and run the event-but it wouldn’t come together without the Music department teachers, Miss Staples and the new addition Miss Macey. This will be her first Hadleigh High concert and she is really looking forward to seeing all of the hard work come together. This concert is also a farewell to all of the Year 11s who will have left us before the summer concert comes around, we are sure it will be a night for them to remember!

The December Hadleigh High Community News has been written and researched by Abbie Brown, Harriet Cutler, Alex Harcourt, Frankie King, Kate McIntosh and Collette Motteram.

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Thank you to the many people who attended our event in November, we had a magnificent turnout and seem to be going from strength to strength.

Our next evening is on Friday 2nd December when we will be hosting Mary Humphreys and Anahata, a duo of singers with squeezeboxes, cello and banjo. Mary is also a song researcher and sings some of her discoveries from her native Lincolnshire. (www.maryanahata.co.uk) Support for the evening will be from the popular Colchester trio The Medlars, and we will be presenting a selection of floor singers as usual.

We will return in 2012 on Friday 6th January with Two Coats Colder (the name comes from a Norfolk saying, although the band live in Essex) who sometimes appear as a duo, trio or quartet. We're not sure how many will be attending but we are sure that the quality of their performance will be outstanding. They sing traditional and contemporary folk from both sides of the Atlantic (www.twocoatscolder.com). Support on that evening will be provided from Essex musicians Richard and Maria, a recently formed duo who play European music on melodeon, fiddle, recorder and clarinet.

We look forward to seeing you on these occasions. The evening starts at 8pm and admission is £5 (£2 for performers). Remember that there is no bar at the Ansell Centre but you can bring your own drinks.

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Christingle Service Sunday 11 December, 3pm Christmas Carols & Readings Sunday 18 December, 6.30pm at St Mary's Church Tuesday 20 December, 11am at The Row Chapel Christmas Eve 4pm Crib Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day 9am Said Eucharist (BCP) 10.45am Family Celebration Service

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Double World Karate Champ A triumphant Charlotte Stenning recently returned from Turin with two gold medals to add to her rapidly-expanding collection.

Charlotte, aged 10 and a brown belt in traditional Shotokan karate, was extremely proud and honoured to represent England at the 13th FSKA Karate World Championships, Turin 2011. The gruelling event took place over two days with more than 600 competitors coming from an array of countries from Argentina to Uzbekistan.

On Day One, Charlotte competed in the individual Kata (for girls aged 910 years, brown belts) and came away with her first gold after a fantastic performance. She demonstrated great speed and strength and delivered a perfect Kata, obtaining exceptionally high marks from all 5 judges.

Day Two brought Charlotte’s toughest challenge to date in individual Kumite (sparring). This has never been Charlotte’s favourite event, but in this Championship in particular, she showed amazing resilience, skill and a true “fighting spirit”. Having made it through to the semi-final of the competition, Charlotte was level on points with her Israeli challenger before receiving a nasty kick to the throat. For her age group, the sparring is supposed to be light contact but head gear, full body armour and gloves are worn. However, her opponent managed to land a powerful kick to her wind pipe where there was a gap in the protective gear.

After being checked over by a doctor, she was awarded a penalty point and she was through to the final! However, given the many bouts that the organisers needed to get through time was short and she was given just two minutes to recover before the final. On being asked if she was able to continue by the head judge, she responded that “she was; she wanted to carry on…..to win!” Charlotte and her Polish competitor both scored with punches before Charlotte landed an Ippon (knock out) kick to the back of her opponent’s head and she was awarded the contest and her second gold! Not one to sit back on her laurels, Charlotte continues to train at Colchester Karate Academy (where she has trained for the last 5 years), preparing for other competitions and her next belt grading.

Well Done Charlotte!

Hintlesham Barns is a new destination shopping experience Walk in the door and you are greeted with a huge rustic trellis table displaying a feast of goodies including stunning jewellery, bags, thank you gifts, delicious jams, sweets and smellies, mostly sourced from small suppliers they come across on their travels.

On the rails you will find easy fashion pieces, one label designed by an ex Paul Smith designer with prices starting from £15. Homewares include mirrors, small furniture items, lamps, vintage and antiques, with a large section devoted to preloved clothes for women and children.

You can browse in a friendly relaxed atmosphere, then sit and enjoy a coffee. Hadleigh firm Jayrest have installed a sofa for weary men to sit and read a magazine, there is also a children’s corner to keep the little ones amused. Ample free parking is available.

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SINGLE BEDSIT TO RENT Quiet Country Location 2 miles from Hadleigh Available beginning of January 2012 Contact

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elmsett storshops We offer clean, secure, easy access storage from £50/month and workshop options from £75-£400/month Access all hours 24 hour CCTV & Security Barrier Flood Lighting Parking available adjacent to unit

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Hadleigh Craft Fair brings in hundreds of people The Hadleigh Town Forums Entertainments Committee have yet again had an successful craft and food fair which was held on the 30th October at the town hall complex. Over 750 people attended the event which was filled with various crafts, foods and Christmas present ideas for all ages. I would like to thank Kelvin Avis and our sponsors www.hadleighpeople.co.uk for their help in advertising the event. I would personally like to thank our kitchen staff Elaine, Glen, Brian, Sarah L, Sue, Millie & Toby. And our helpers Sarah-Jane, Terry, David, Aileen, Jean, Barry and our new helper Sarah E. We could not run these events with out your help so i would like to say a HUGE thanks. We hold 2 craft fairs a year to fund other events like the Christmas Lighting up and any music or street fairs we hold. All the helpers and kitchen staff give up time to put the events on for the town which takes a lot of time and dedication.

Our next event is the Hadleigh Lighting up with takes place on the 4th December from 3pm - 6pm from Lloyds TSB where you will see Santa and his sleigh, right down to the doctors car park where you will find a traditional fun fair. In between you will find the stage in the market place with entertainment all afternoon for all ages including, Diamond-lites majorettes and also the winners from Hadleigh Has Talent, and not forgetting the highlight of the day the Co-op brass band to lead the carol singing and light switch on at 6pm. You can also pop in to the Ansell hall to get some Christmas treats. You will find the Scouts BBQ and also a donut stall to keep you warmed up in the street. We hope you can make it to our Lighting up event and keep your eyes on our website for the Lighting up stage timetable and also for details on future events including our next craft fair on the 25th March 2012.

A very Happy Christmas and a very happy new year Cllr Trev Clarke, Hadleigh Town Council, Entertainments Committee www.hadleighents.webs.com

District Councillors Kathryn Grandon and Brian Riley will be holding their monthly walk in surgery on Saturday 10th December 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.

CHRISTMAS DANCE MARKET PLACE, HADLEIGH

01473 823235 MOBILITY SCOOTERS WHEELCHAIRS RISE & RECLINE CHAIRS STAIR LIFTS WALKING AIDS GRAB RAILS RAMPS BATHING AIDS AND MANY MORE ITEMS TO ASSIST THE LESS ABLE WHEELCHAIR HIRE & WHEELCHAIR SERVICING AND REPAIRS INSURANCE HOME DEMONSTRATIONS POSSIBLE WE CLOSE AT 12.30 ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS SCOOTER

Saturday 10th December 2011 8-11.45pm Elmsett and Aldham Village Hall

Music by Deja Vu Tickets cost £10 each and include entrance and sausage+chip supper Bring your own drinks.

Tickets are available from Elmsett Post office stores and Elmsett Preschool Contact 07818 878524 for more information.

Royal British Legion Hadleigh Branch & Club Whats on in December 3rd December: Buster James Band 10th December: Bansley v Ipswich on the big screen 11th December: Big Xmas Raffle 17th December: Karaoke Nite with Tony 24th December: Xmas Eve Disco with Disco B.E.C.K.S. 31st Decmber: New Years Eve Dance with Roddy & The Rejects Special Offers: John Smith Cask or McEwans Lager £2.20 pint Double JD or Southern Comfort £3.20 Dont forget our Hall Hire: Lounge 30 people, Main Hall 100 people Ring 824874 for details

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Record Sales for Macmillan’s Centenary

PARTRIDGES FARM SHOP

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78-80 HIGH STREET HADLEIGH, SUFFOLK

(01473) 822191

Macmillan’s Paul Fleet with Lin Slaughter and her helpers.

Familiar Macmillan green and white balloons and banners marked the spot but there was really no need. Most of the early shoppers already knew where to go and the late arrivals happily joined the queue. This year’s efforts surpassed all others when Lin Slaughter’s bungalow in Ramsey Road recently hosted another sale of handcrafted Christmas items. Folks came from far and wide knowing that they would find original, unusual, attractive and well-made novelties at equally attractive prices. A quiet break for raffle tickets and delicious homemade refreshments complemented the shopping frenzy and further swelled the coffers. Paul Fleet, from the charity, stopped by to see how things were progressing and was amazed that one person could make such a wonderful array of goodies. Lin’s family has experienced the invaluable support the charity gives and for many years Lin has channelled her gratitude and considerable craft skills into making money for the cause.

Although she was responsible for all the items on sale, relatives and friends were happy to lend a hand on the day. Imagine everyone’s delight when they discovered the day’s takings amounted to £1,141.00.

Congratulations to Lin for all her hard work this past year. Sincere thanks to everyone who gave their support enabling Lin to smash her previous record and boost the charity’s work in this, its centenary year.

CHRISTMAS TREES HOLLY WREATHS SACKS OF POTATOES COAL & LOGS

NOW ON SALE AT THE BACK OF THE SHOP IN MAGDALEN ROAD

Large Selection Easy Collection - Deliveries Arranged

Christmas at Keith Avis 68 High Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 5EF - Telephone 01473 823131

We stock a wide selection of Christmas Cards, And don’t forget including Hadleigh and Charity cards your stamps!

25 Childrens’s Cards - RRP £3.99

Our price £1.49 30 Luxury Cards - RRP £4.99

Our price £2.99 Many other selections available

Gift Bags, Gift Boxes, Bows, Ribbon, Gift Tags, Crackers, Blu Tak, Sellotape, Glitter, Gold & Silver Pens, Cake Decorations, Party Poppers and Balloons Everyone at Keith Avis would like to thank you for your custom during 2011.

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Many thanks from Pizzatown Thanks to all those customers who have kindly donated to my siser-inlaws cancer fund. The total is so far over £200 and is going towards FDA approved clinical trials at the Burzywski Clinic in Houston, Texas. Lauras GBM Type 4 which is considered terminal here in the UK has shrunk 27% since starting the antineoplasten treatment two months ago. My brother has so far raised 75% of the £100,000 which goes towards the expected 1 year treatment.

We wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Remember!

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St. Joseph’s Long Bessels, Hadleigh The Catholic Parish of Sudbury with Hadleigh Parish Priest: Fr Peter Brett (01787 372703) 07785 562518 (Emergencies) Deacon: Rev. Andy Morton (01206 263367) Mass times at St. Joseph’s Hadleigh Sunday: 11.15 a.m. Mass (After Mass tea and coffee suspended during Church Hall building works) Wednesday: 9.30 a.m. Mass (preceded by Morning Prayer) Friday: 9.30 a.m. Mass (preceded by Morning Prayer) Christmas Eve: 5 p.m.

Mass ChristmasDay: 11,15 a.m. Mass 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 also available at 10.30 a.m. in Sudbury or after Sunday Mass at Hadleigh, or by arrangement with Father Brett.

at Hadleigh Guildhall 10 am & 12 noon on Tuesdays Elaine 07946 815148 5.30 & 7.30 pm on Thursdays Yvonne 07971 921093

Happy Christmas Peggy Price wishes all friends a very Happy Christmas and New year.

Recognition for Bildeston Crown The Bildeston Crown is ranked 107 in The Sunday Times “The Food List”, Britain’s Top 200 Restaurants, compiled in association with Harden’s. In addition The Bildeston Crown comes third in the country’s Top Gastropubs. The List is compiled for The Sunday Times by UK restaurants guide publisher Harden’s using the reports of genuine diners, who are asked to rate the places they have visited. This year more than 8,000 people, including many Sunday Times readers, submitted more than 80,000 restaurant reports. The Sunday Times' rankings are based solely on the food the restaurant serves, though the scores for ambience were used in the event of a tie. Comment from Chris Lee, Head Chef at The Bildeston Crown: “It is always great to be recognised for doing something well. To be ranked at 107 in Britain’s Top 200 Restaurants and 3rd in the list of UK Gastropubs is just fantastic. It is full credit to the team here at The Bildeston Crown and to our customers who return again and again and to reassure us that we have got it right.”

If you subscribe to The Times website – you can see “The Food List” at http://features.thesundaytimes.co.uk/foodlist/live/

Hadleigh Healing Society Christmas is looming with all its extra work and worry for the Mums in families. Will we have enough mince pies, what shall we do about Uncle Fred, and all the other stresses and strains that are inevitable when you are trying to make it a happy occasion for everyone. Somehow the spirit of Christmas gets lost sometimes along the way. It should be a time of happiness, thankfulness and forgiveness. All the old family quarrels forgotten, forgiven and a time of joining together in the joy of each other’s company. Sadly this is all too often not the case. The missing person at the table but their presence still felt. Someone who is not there because of work or serving their country in dangerous and hostile places. We should all send our thoughts out to these people for their safekeeping and return to their loved ones. Also thoughts for those who have no one, theirs will be a lonely and sad time. Christmas is about giving, not material things, but deeds and kind words. We try to help those who are troubled and in pain. Please contact us and we will try to help. You can contact us on telephone 01473 823282 (answer machine) for an appointment or log onto www.hadleighhealingsociety.org.

The healers and friends of Hadleigh Healing Society wish everyone a peaceful and joyful Christmas and New Year with the hope that 2012 will bring peace and harmony in the world.

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Having first moved to Hadleigh over the Christmas period, I am looking forward again to being part of this wonderful community for the lighting up ceremony and all the other seasonal events on offer.

I have to confess that I have never been into traditional Christmas fayre, so if like me the idea of turkey sandwiches and Christmas pudding carrying on for several

by Sarah Thompson days does not appeal, let me assist by sharing two swift but impressive dishes that combine to create an alternative menu for the holiday season.

Recipe for Success

Mushrooms with Chestnuts and Madeira – serves 6 Ingredients: 3oz/85 g butter 8 large shallots, sliced 6 cloves garlic finely chopped 2lb/900 g mushrooms, sliced (I suggest a combination of chestnut, wild and Portobello) A handful of chopped fresh thyme (you can substitute this for your favourite herb) 6 fl oz/180 ml Madeira 8 ½ oz/240 g whole chestnuts, cooked, peeled and halved (Tinned are easiest) 6 fl oz/180 ml whipping cream Pinch of nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Chopped fresh chives to garnish.

Melt half the butter in a deep frying pan over a medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté until tender and golden. Then add the garlic and the remaining butter and stir until it melts. Add the mushrooms and sauté for about 10 minutes. Stir in the thyme and then pour in the Madeira, simmering until almost evaporated. Add the chestnuts and whipping cream and simmer until the cream thickens and coats the mushroom mixture. Add the nutmeg and season to taste. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chives. Serve with wild rice or small roast potatoes.

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Cranberry Ice Cream – serves 6 Ingredients: 3 ½ fl oz/100 ml cranberry juice Juice of two limes 17 fl oz/500 ml double cream 6 oz/170 g Icing sugar, sieved.

Combine the juices in a large mixing bowl. Add the icing sugar and whisk until dissolved. Add the cream and continue whisking until soft peaks are formed. Transfer the mixture into an airtight container and freeze overnight. Serve with wafers, sprinkles or fresh fruit.

All ingredients have been sourced, as usual, from the High Street.

Buy And Source It Locally (BASIL) and have a very Yummy Christmas!

Mrs Ruby Ralph (Deceased) David and family would like to thank all the neighbours who kindly gave at the recent door to door collection for Ruby. This really was an unexpected and thoughtful gesture and David and the whole family are deeply touched that we are in your thoughts.

Many Thanks and kind regards, David Ralph and Family

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Sewing Services Nicki has been making bespoke clothes for over 20 years having trained in London with, among others, David and Elizabeth Emanuel. She works mostly on special occasion wear for both adults and children, and not forgetting the gents - waistcoats, cravats, ties etc to compliment the wedding party. She can also create personalised bunting and accessories for weddings, christenings, special parties etc. Nicki has also been involved in the film industry and was commissioned to make all the costumes for the principal actors in the film 'Faintheart'. Having a bespoke outfit made should be an enjoyable experience and Nicki is quite happy to do consultations and fittings in the clients own home.

Please contact her for more details either by phone or email, 01473 828758 sewingservices@hotmail.co.uk

CHIP ‘N’ MEND COSMETIC REPAIRS FOR THE HOME & BUSINESS A professional and cost effective alternative to replacing damaged items and surfaces.

What Can Be Repaired?

Most Enamel, Stone, Marble, Wood, Plastic, UVPC, Ceramic, Veneer and Laminate surfaces inside and outside the home and business. Items such as: UVPC Window Frames, Doors and Fascias, Kitchen Worktops and Units, Stone Lintels and Cills, Baths and Showers, Toilets & Tiles......And many more surfaces.

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Psychoanalyst Individual and Marital Psychotherapist Member of Institute of Psychoanalysis, Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists and British Society of Couple Psychotherapists and Counsellors BCP registered For initial consultation: Tel. 01473 828976 e-mail: kjt.wright@doctors.org.uk 6 Queen Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 5DZ

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What can Chip ‘n’ Mend Ltd do for you?

After almost 31 years service within the British Army, Glyn Lewis has decided to call it a day and take the step to turn his hand to something new and completely different from his previous job and has trained as a Home and Business Cosmetic Repairs Technician and is now working for himself providing a unique and professional service for both the domestic and commercial sector. CHIP ‘n’ MEND provides a unique Cosmetic Repair Process that enables Glyn to enter your home or business and conduct repairs on the majority of your surfaces and help conceal those annoying scratches, dents, holes, cracks, splits and discoloration suffered by most surfaces over time, whether due to minor accidents or just general wear and tear. Glyn is able to treat damage inside your home or office to bathroom and kitchen surfaces including granite and marble, ceramic tiles and white goods, UPVC windows, cills and doors, fireplaces and flooring. Outside he can repair stone lintels, cills and fascias and many more than we have room to list.

Just imagine you drop a heavy or sharp object on any surface such as a fitted bath and it causes a nasty little chip that is in full view and because you can see it, you feel it must be replaced. With CHIP ‘n’ MEND you now have the option of repairing the item in your home or business rather than replacing and paying for the removal of the damaged item, the purchase and replacement of a new item by tradesmen, all of which comes at a price. CHIP ‘n’ MEND will be able to offer a fast, clean, professional and cost-effective method of repair, which will be carried out with minimum disruption and at a fraction of the cost.

Most surfaces and materials can be repaired so whether you have a possible repair in your own home or you are a tradesmen who could use this service then why not give CHIP ‘n ‘MEND a call to discuss any repairs you may have. Call Glyn now on 01473 828809 or 07901 550949. Email: glaac@hotmail.co.uk and he will be happy to help.

South Suffolk Conservative Association The new address and contact details for both South Suffolk Conservative Association and Tim Yeo's Constituency office is: SSCA, 4 Byford Road, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2YG Telephone: 01787 312363

2 Victoria House, Market Place, Hadleigh IP7 5DL

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Patient, Supportive, Theory Test Help

Happy 60th Birthday

TELEPHONE: 07840 343632

DICK

Email: nicholasphair@googlemail.com

Lots of love from all the family XXX

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PETER KNIGHT

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News from the ‘ologies

Congratulations

Claire Caseley MA R

Kimberley

Mobi le Refl ex ologist

On your fantastic results at

‘ Id e a l f o r a C h r i st m a s Pres ent’

New Hope for Arthritis Sufferers A drug used to treat osteoporosis has been found to rebuild cartilage around joints and therefore has the potential to treat millions of people with osteoarthritis.

Arthritis is major cause of disability and in the UK it affects over 8½ million people.

Osteoarthritis is a painful condition in which the joint cartilage slowly wastes away with the result that bones at joints rub together. This is particularly common in the hands, knees, hips and spine. Normally it occurs in people over 50 years of age but it can develop at any time as a result of injury or over-use of joints as in the case of highly active sports people or those doing heavy physical work. The cause of arthritis is not really known but there is a belief that it is genetically inherited, meaning that if one or other of your parents has it, then they may have passed it on to you.

At present there is no cure for osteoarthritis but there are treatments that can slow down its progress and there are a number of pain-killer and antiinflammatory drugs that help to relieve the painful symptoms.

However, in an investigation carried out by Dr Michael Zuscik and Dr Randy Rosier of the University of Rochester’s Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation it was noticed that in some patients who suffer from both osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, the symptoms of arthritis improved after taking an established and FDA approved osteoporosis drug. To find out what was happening, the University’s research team used mice to demonstrate that where knee arthritis had occurred, taking the drug daily for one month resulted in damaged knee cartilage (the connective tissue in the knee joint) increasing in thickness by up to 32 percent. Put simply, a block was put on the cause of connective tissue reduction and a boost was given to connective tissue production.

If these initial laboratory experiments can be proven in a full study there is the hope for millions of arthritis sufferers that it can be stopped and reversed. “Given that the drug is already FDA approved,” says Dr Zuscick “our experimental findings make a compelling case for further clinical study of this drug in the context of arthritis."

Let us hope that all this is will eventually be good news for arthritis sufferers everywhere.

Meanwhile there is positive news for overweight arthritis suffers who fear that taking exercise will only make their joints more painful. New research carried out by the American Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina confirms that physical activity really does improve arthritis symptoms and it doesn’t matter if you are overweight. "What's surprising is that exercise, without substantial weight loss, can be beneficial to the joints," says Farshid Guilak, PhD, professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University. "Ideally, it would be best to be fit and lose a little weight, but this shows that exercise alone can improve the health of your joints."

Many people mistakenly believe that being overweight puts a greater load on arthritic joints and as a result they become less active and avoid taking physical, load-bearing exercise. However, it seems that the additional weight we might be carrying is not the problem as it doesn’t really add to the load on our joints or make a joint more painful. The harm is caused by not taking exercise and not keeping the joint moving. To make matters worse, the combination of obesity and lack of exercise can lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

So exercise is extremely important, it strengthens bones, builds muscle and provides a myriad of other benefits that we all know about. For arthritis sufferers, stronger muscles give better support to the limbs which means that pressure is reduced at arthritic joints. That in itself should be a good enough incentive to keep up the exercise programme, but the new research in mice shows that gentle aerobic exercise actually reduces inflammation even in those who are overweight. Even modest improvements could have a major impact if the findings are borne out in the tests that are now underway in people; the results of which will be published early in 2012.

If dietary changes are also made then the benefits of combined weight loss and exercise can be truly significant. As Dr Guilak says, "This shows that if you are obese, it's better to exercise, sometimes pain can be a barrier to starting exercise, but if you overcome it, in the long term, it's better."

This is the second in a series of articles for readers who have an appetite for news about science and latest research (the ‘ologies).

To comment or give feedback, email: pjf@opensecret.co.uk. © Peter Finch, 2011

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They Also Served (1939 - 1945) Flight Lieutenant J. Betteridge, R.A.F. Jim, a well known and respected figure in Hadleigh, is a Londoner by birth, his family hailing from the Highbury Hill area, where they ran an electrical engineering company which Jim was destined to join on completion of his studies at Northampton Polytechnic in Central London but which were interrupted by the onset of the second world war. The family home like many others, was blitzed and shortly afterward in January 1942 Jim volunteered for the R.A.F. and aged eighteen years was accepted for aircrew training. He trained in Canada under the Empire Air Training Scheme obtaining his wings and returning to England for operational training as a Sergeant / Pilot, having crossed the Atlantic twice in a slow shipping convoy whilst the attritional battle with the German U-boat packs was at it‘s peak..

He was destined for the Middle East to join No. 96 Squadron flying the legendary workhorse of the air, the C-47.Douglas Dakota. The squadron moved to Burma and were employed ferrying supplies to General Bill Slim’s 14th Army in the campaign against the Japanese. Most forward airfields were little more than clearings hacked out of the jungle forests, demanding both the highest level of skill and concentration and no little courage from the pilot’s, whose lowered undercarriages skimmed the trees as they landed, many coming to grief. At the end of the war with the Japanese, flying turned to ferrying in troops to the regained territories and bringing out freed Allied prisoners of war to Hong Kong for their long sea journey home. On completion the next stop for Jim was to be Singapore and the task allotted to him seems every bit as risky as ferrying supplies to the 14th. Army had been. Large numbers of aircraft had either been shot down, damaged, or components had just simply given up through wear and tear. The workshops at Singapore were busy on the R.A.F. version of mix and match from the salvaged aircraft and somebody had to fly test the results of this cannibalism!! Jim therefore was seen as just the right man for the job of flying a Dakota, call sign KK110 back to the U.K. from Singapore. The journey started on 22nd. December 1946 for himself, his navigator and a wireless operator with Christmas day being spent in Karachi with a total of ten intermediary stops before they reached the U.K. Whilst the Dakota when fuelled up could fly for nine hours it was decided that they would fly six hour stints to allow for head winds using up extra fuel and the route was planned accordingly. At times head winds would reduce them to 90 knots ground speed and tail winds could drive them at 150 knots, finally arriving at R.A.F. Lyneham on 2/3 January 1947, certainly three very weary flyers.

Soon after he was to marry Nora, whom he had met at a private party in Cambridge to which he and fellow flyers had been invited. With the end of the war promotion in the regular armed forces reverted to peace time terms, with no shortage of experienced flyers vying for a regular R.A.F. commission. Jim was offered a commission in the rank of Pilot Officer from his war time rank of Warrant Officer. The next year he spent on general duties flying between the Middle East and Europe but with the onset of The Cold War, when Russia closed all access to Berlin by road to the Allies, the only way to supply the population of Berlin was by three narrow air spaces twenty five miles wide which became known as The Berlin Corridors. Thus flyers of experience were tasked with the job and Jim logged over two hundred sorties to the then former capital.

Inevitably there would be some over shooting of boundaries to which Jim was not immune nor alone, always with the possibility of a Russian Mig paying his C-47 a close inspection. A tour as an instructor at Flying Training School followed which included aircraft from Harvard trainer’s to the jet engined Meteor before he returned to multi engined aircraft with Coastal Command and the huge Shackleton’s. As a change to a life of activity there came an enjoyable two year period of flying a desk in East Anglia in the R.A.F. Recruiting Office in Ipswich. This was to cement his and wife Nora’s attraction to the area. Whitehall followed and he

was upgraded to a mahogany bomber at Central Recruiting Office directing the forty seven R.A.F. recruiting offices across the U.K. Jim returned to flying duties with 16 Parachute Brigade and was flying four engined Hasting’s when the aircraft were ordered to Africa to collect a brigade of troops from Ghana charged on behalf of the United Nations to restore some semblance of order and prevent civil war in the former Belgian Congo. The Belgians having left their Congo colony suddenly and with limited provision for stable government tribal war was inevitable.

It was about this time that a combination of his disrupted family life, plus the opportunity of early retirement, (the Army termed it the Golden Bowler), brought about his retirement from what was an eventful R.A.F. career in 1962. He was soon to obtain a position as executive director of an international commercial pilot training school in Oxford with both instructors and students of every nationality under his supervision. Soon he was to join the Civil Aviation Authority ultimately controlling Biggin Hill Airport, smoothing it’s transition from the iconic fighter base of Battle of Britain fame to a civilian airport, staying in post until final retirement in 1983. Jim and Nora settled in Hadleigh fitting in easily and seamlessly into the local community but that is a complete and different chapter. Sadly Nora died in 1999. Jim holds the 1939/45 Star, Burma Star, the Defence and War Medals. If you can open the oyster that is Jim Betteridge there is a pearl of stories awaiting.

Fred Breyer

Thankyou Florence (8) and Dominic (5), would like to thank all the kind Hadleigh people who gave "A Penny for the Guy" outside the Co-op on November 5th. With your generousity we raised £150 for Children in Need. The Guy had a spectacular send off in the hot seat (literally!) at Raydon bonfire night.

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Calling all you past pupils! Were you a member of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Station Roadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; school, as many used to call us, around forty years ago? Do you remember the first days of our summer camp?

This summer we will be celebrating forty years of school camp. We have had various Head Teachers, Ofsted has arrived and judged us on many occasions, the buildings have been hugely extended, and we have been â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;blessedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with the computer age â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but still our camp has continued. In fact, even when we had the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;foot and mouthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; crisis, camp still carried on although on a different site, and as far as we are aware, only one camp has ever been completely abandoned due to bad weather. What an achievement! We would like to know your memories of camp if you were one of the lucky ones who attended in the early days when all the cooking was done over the bonfire, and the first job on arrival was to dig a hole for the nasty business. Do you have any photographs or stories that you could share with us? We are hoping to have a whole school celebration in June to mark campâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fortieth anniversary, and we would like your contributions so that we can share them with the children.

If you are able to help, please contact the school, via our office, or email us on office@hadleigh-pri.suffolk.sch.uk.We would love to hear from you!

Stop Press! Has anyone seen the missing smile?

Year Five have been busy rehearsing and writing their play, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Great Smile Robberyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, an adaptation of Roger McGouphâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book. The children wrote large parts of the script by themselves, and where the teachers needed to write sections to speed things along, the children added their own ideas to enhance the script. Because Year five wrote the play themselves, they did not have a selection of songs ready for their use, so they used songs from the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sing Upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; site to enhance their performance.

This links perfectly with our whole school aim which is to achieve the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sing Upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Silver Award, meaning that all children have the opportunity to sing on a regular basis. In fact, Year five should be proud of themselves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the finished result was a very confident and polished set of performances which were thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Famous author and illustrator visits school As part of our â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fantasy Weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, where many year groups focused heavily on story writing skills, Nick Butterworth, the well-loved childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s author, visited Reception, Year One and Year Two to talk about the way he approaches story writing. Key Stage One children from Bildeston and Whatfield schools also joined us.

During his talk, Nick showed a short preview of his new television show based on Q Pootle 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an alien character he invented. The children from years one and two had previously written alien and space stories to support this, and Nick actually read some of the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s writing. Because he is also an illustrator, Nick Butterworth showed drawings from his new book. The childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responses were unanimously enthusiastic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Awesome â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he drew a giraffe from a squiggleâ&#x20AC;? ,â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I loved the drawings,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Supergood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he showed the supercat story â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Trixie the Catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,â&#x20AC;? were among the responses from the children. At the end of the day, the whole school was given the opportunity to meet Nick Butterworth by purchasing a book and having it signed by him. The hall was filled to capacity with enthusiastic fans, and it took Nick over an hour and a half to complete the task. It was so busy, the HSA sold tea and coffee to waiting parents and Mrs Broadbent played the piano to entertain everyone!

Shoe boxes Once again, we donated a good number of shoe boxes filled with presents to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Samaritanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; rather an achievement in these times of recession.

Look out for lots of colour in the spring Our ever supportive HSA provided the funds for one of our parents, Mrs Smyth to purchase 500 bulbs to plant around the grounds to make the school a much brighter place next spring and for years to come.

Although some children at first thought they were planting light bulbs, they soon discovered, when planting their own bulb, that it was of a more organic variety! Therefore, for many children this, in itself was a valuable learning experience! There were enough bulbs for every child in the school to plant one, and the HSA also provided bulb planters to speed up the job. We look forward to seeing a blaze of colour (particularly at the front of the school), in a few monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time.

Hadleigh Chamber of Commerce “The Chamber’s programme of monthly breakfast, and quarterly lunch meetings continue to attract key-note speakers of both local and general interest, provide referrals and business exposure to Chamber members, and engage, inform and strengthen the local community.

Recent speakers have included: Colonel Neale Moss, OBE, Commander Wattisham Flying Station, Joanna Carrick, Artistic Director, of The Red Rose Chain Film and Theatre Company and Robert Finch, of Plant Parts Ltd, 2011, winner of the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement.”

Jonathan Rands, Event Organiser and Vice-President

A message from the President of Hadleigh Chamber of Commerce, Roger Bannister The Chamber has achieved a great deal during the last year with members taking responsibilities for projects in their own time in addition to their day-to-day work. On behalf of the Chamber, I extend our thanks to the many local residents and businesses who have given freely of their time and resources to assist us for the benefit of the whole community. That this support continues to be given in the current economic climate is a measure of the interest and pride that local people have in their town and the surrounding area.

Historic Hadleigh and Tourism - At the Hadleigh Show this May, with assistance from the local publication ‘The Hadleigh Historian’, sponsorship from Keith Avis, and support from Hadleigh retailers and businesses, we were able to present an exhibition showcasing the history of Business, Retail, Trade and Commerce of Hadleigh over the past 100 years. This generated a great deal of interest and comment from all who visited our display. The impressive Hanging Baskets of Hadleigh now in their fourth year, were in full bloom along the full length of the High Street thanks to local businesses, retailers, members of Hadleigh Chamber of Commerce and were a tribute to the organiser and floral designer.

New and on-going initiatives include: • Representing the business community both locally and nationally on a range of current issues • Lobbying Babergh District Council and Hadleigh Town Council on behalf of members on parking, planning and other important local issues • Developing specific initiatives to promote Hadleigh’s recent campaigns which include promoting local food producers and the High Street footfall • Networking opportunities through a varied programme of events which includes the Chamber Summer BBQ and regular business breakfast and lunch meetings • Liaising with Suffolk Constabulary to support the prevention of business crime and vandalism in our town and on the industrial estate • Strengthening the Chamber is one of the strongest and largest Chambers in East Anglia and we will continue to drive an increase in membership • Negotiating the Chamber is working to ensure Hadleigh businesses have full representation in the Tesco plan • Implementing evolving active partnerships with local projects with an eye to the future of enhancing the individuality and vitality of Hadleigh

Join the chamber on-line today www.hadleigh4u.org for an annual subscription of just £20 or collect a membership form from the reception of Walter Wright Chartered Accountants 89 High Street, Hadleigh, IP7 5EA. Tel: 01473 822 143

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For the Clubs’ November meeting we had the pleasure of welcoming several members of Monks Eleigh Garden Club to a very well attended meeting, to hear Ric Staines talk on “Holistic Horticulture - Gardening Natures Way”. If I tried to give a synopsis of the entire evenings talk it would fill the entire H.C.News and I’d still be going! So, “are you sitting comfortably, then I’ll begin”!

I think we all more or less understood most if not all of it. The subject was broken down into categories of Organics Biodynamics -Permaculture and Co-creativity. I’m sure we all understood Organics as most of us regard ourselves as organic gardeners or at least 90% organic, the other topics were definately mind stretching or possibly it is my elderly brain that isn’t up to it, so I decided to consult a dictionary (Chambers as O.E.D. didn’t acknowledge all those words anyway) to define these concepts, so, here goes:- ORGANICS “related to, derived from, like or of the nature of an organ (in any sense).. produced without or not involving the use of fertilisers and particles not wholly of plant or animal origin”.

BIODYNAMICS “dealing with activities of living organisms (of a system of land cultivation) fertilising with organic materials only .....bioecology being the branch of ecology dealing with the inter-relationship of living organisms and the environment”.

PERMACULTURE “ a system of natural agriculture requiring generous mulching, no artificial fertilisers, use of natural resources and only minimal weeding”.

CO-CREATIVITY - “to bring into being or form out of nothing” I’ll leave you to work that one out and I hope everyone is now a lot wiser and knows what our (often very amusing) talk was all about, although to tell the truth it seems to pretty well all come down to what most of us take to be organic gardening which we do all understand I think?! “simples”!

Next month’s meeting is on 19th December and is in party mood with a quiz to keep us on our toes (very possibly, literally) knowing Phil and Chris, who once again have kindly offered to run it!

No meeting in January. so next talk will be 13th February by John Rye on the development of his garden 1975 to 2012.

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Hadleigh Gardens Personal Thoughts The warmer than usual October has meant that in Mid November I still have a few flowers on my dahlias and fuchsias, and that a number of plants are somewhat confused and are throwing out a few flowers now when they should be waiting for Spring. This has been true in the greenhouse as well as the garden with a couple of cacti flowering for the second time. When I replaced my greenhouse a few years back I kept some bits that I thought might be useful. These were dumped by my back hedge, which had suckered all round them. I decided to clear this away and plant the stock of bulbs mentioned last month in the cleared space, and then reseed the area with grass. It sounded a simple job, but this area was originally seeded in 1995, and had not been cultivated since. This ground is heavy clay, and it was quite dry which meant I had to find my pick axe in order to break it up. The "little" job took a lot longer than expected. Another heavy job is in prospect. I need to replace my blackcurrant bushes because of big bud, and they are going to take some digging up. My present bushes are a variety called Tenah originally purchased in 1976 and then propagated a couple of times using cuttings.

This has served me well but does not seem to be available now, so I am looking to buy a variety called Ben Sarek.

Weather Records In October we had 27.9 mm (1.1") of rain, which is rather low. At the end of October the 3 month running total figure stood at 121.1 mm (4.8") , which is back below the average figure again. In October the maximum temperature was 27 Cel (81F) which is incredible warm. The next highest figure which I have from figures back to 1999 is 20 Cel (68F). The minimum was 3 Cel (37F). In October the minimum temperature seems to fall in the range 0 to 6 Cel (32 to 43 F) so this is a normal value. In my garden the ground temperature in mid November is 10 Cel (50F) which is about 3 Cel warmer than usual.

Hints In December the popular point of view is that there is nothing to do in the garden, but if you have got a decent sized garden there will almost certainly be jobs that need doing. The exact ones will vary with the garden, but if you grow vegetables and have empty space it will be worth digging it and leaving it fairly rough for the frost to break down. Then we have already had some strong winds, so it will be worth looking at fences and pergolas to see if they need any repairs. It is easier to see what you are doing in Winter than when they are covered by leafy plants. It is also a good time to look at stakes on fruit trees and roses, and ensure that they have not rotted, and that the ties are not so tight that they are restricting growth. A number of you reading this will be wondering what to give a gardener for Christmas. My suggestions are that you avoid gimmicky tools unless you know that is what he or she wants, and stick to something safe like a Garden Token perhaps supported by a catalogue from your favourite nursery.

Happy Christmas, John Rye

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

Dear Sir Time to Make Noise The Department of Culture Media & Sport wishes to deregulate Schedule One of the Licensing Act 2003 (http://www.culture.gov.uk/consultations/8408.aspx). Boring as this sounds it will affect everyone in Hadleigh and beyond. Licensing of events protects our town from event promoters destroying our rights to peaceful enjoyment. The Department’s proposals, would mean that no licence permissions would be needed for any entertainment event/activities for up to 5000 persons. Activities such as amplified live or recorded music, whether indoors or outdoors, could take place in a whole host of different venues – whether in night time economy areas or residential/rural areas.

There would be little or no prior scrutiny or enforceable control measures such as limitations on timings, area or frequency. The local, transparent and inclusive licensing system, which has determined and mediated many contested licence applications since 2005 in a balanced and fair manner would be undone at a stroke. What does it mean for us: well for a start there will be no curfew, so events would no longer stop at 11 p.m. but instead could run through the night. There will be no limitation on noise so, for example, a rave at a Local Club could run for days and be heard all over the town.

If the Department gets its way then any complaints will be dealt with on a reactive basis and it’s quite possible that the Council and the Police will have had no prior notice of the event and so find it difficult to track down the persons responsible for the nuisance. We have until the 3rd December to let the Department know our views!. Babergh are responding (see http://www.babergh.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/BE20FA1AE4DC-4003-99EB-C40EDA05A55D/0/L94.pdf) and we should support them by writing vigorously to Nigel Wakelin, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 2-4 Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5DH Or email regulated_entertainment_consultation@culture.gsi.gov.uk Remember we have nothing to lose but the peaceful enjoyment of our town! The more noise we generate now will save us from enduring excessive noise in the future.

Yours faithfully, Brian Riley

Dear Sir A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of staying at the Crown, a modest B&B in the charming village of Bildeston. The food here is top notch, easily as good as my usual City haunts, yet so reasonably priced.

Amazing what marvels these canny Suffolk folk can muster.

During my stay, whilst idly fingering a copy this esteemed publication, I

stumbled across an advert by my old school chum Gibbo. The funny thing is, for most of his spiel he seemed to bang on about someone else’s business. Old habits die hard, I suppose. At our alma mater, Wenchmister, he always was happy to ‘help out’ the prefects with their prep, thus ensuring that they would turn a blind eye to his nocturnal forays. What a wag. It was little wonder our Ballingdon Club bashes were always so replete with the grog and tuck. I heard that the Headmaster’s housekeeper, Maria, rather tickled his fancy and that he frequently reciprocated, thus giving easy access to the Heads wine cellar and amply stocked larders. Unfortunately, I see that the natives have taken against poor old Gibbo. I say it’s not right to impugn the fellow just because he has an over-abundance of WCs; let alone joshing about owning a Rolls Royce. Surely everyone knows that every well dressed gentleman, and Gibbo, drives a Rolls Royce. What else is a man of his standing to drive, a Bentley, a car so beloved of footballers and lotto winners? How vulgar.

Furthermore, I am certain that the poor working folk of Hadleigh and its environs are grateful for a splash of glamour and sunshine in their lives.

So kind therefore, of Gibbo to expound upon his extravagant expeditions to warmer climes, and remind us all of the virtue of hard work and the sumptuous rewards an economics graduate can enjoy. A man has to earn a crust, so why not include details of the wonderful food to be had at soand-so’s pub, or who to call should one be without a WC or four. If at the same time he can tenuously link said service, meal or venue etc. with a vaguely relevant legal angle, then let the poor chap alone, I say!

Simeon Hoolock

Dear Sir We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all those people who have sent us cards and gifts following the birth of our beautiful daughter, Sarah Bronwyn May. The generosity people have shown has been very touching.

Best wishes to you all, Julian & Donna Fincham-Jacques

Dear Sir Yesterday my blue recycling bin was not collected and there was a big orange sticker on it with about 30 items as tickable boxes as to what the problem was - but none of these was ticked. I rang the phone number on it and was asked if I had left a plastic bag in it to which I replied “yes” - it was a split one and clean - to be told it wasn't allowed. I advised that what was in was different from normal and the lady assistant promised to ring back today to advise what should have been ticked. She kindly did so, saying shredded paper was in it which I denied as we have no shredder.

On the issue of the plastic bags, a neighbour reminded and showed me that on his blue bin lid there was a permanent sticker listing plastic as acceptable and it included bags. The lady however insisted that new rules were on the back of the calendar sent to each household and, if you receive several like us and know that collections are one day different, you will have not noticed this and recycled it! The upshot is that I have had to go through all the recycling bin and remove anything deemed nonconforming and, if I am lucky, a special collection will occur in 48 hours. I have advised that I think the solution would be new permanent stickers on the blue bins!

Please advise anyone you know that the rules have changed!

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Rotary Review CHRISTMAS COLLECTION: Christmas is fast approaching and the Rotary float is coming out of mothballs whilst Santa is dusting off his red coat ready to make the traditional tour of Hadleigh.The aim, as always, will be to visit as many children as possible and at the same time collect for the benefit of local charities. We realise that money is still in short supply for many of us but please give as generously as possible because times are hard for small charities as well. Every penny counts!! Last year the collection was severely disrupted by the weather but providing it is better this year the routes will be as follows: Thursday 15 December: Malyon Rd, Oxford Drive, Emmerson Way (start 5.30pm) Monday 19 December: Aldham Rd, Timperely Rd, Pykenham Way Tuesday 20 December: Aylward Close, Stockton Close, Woodthorpe Rd Wednesday 21 December: Clopton Gardens, Wilson Rd, Highlands Rd, Gaell Crescent Thursday 22 December: Edwin Panks Rd, Taylor Rd, Yeoman Way & Crescent Christmas Eve: High St at junction with George St (9am to 12.15 pm approx) Evening collections will take place between 6 pm and 7.30 pm approx unless otherwise stated. Inevitably a number of children will be missed on the rounds but Father Christmas will look forward to seeing them in the High Street on Christmas Eve. Should we be unable to complete the rounds for any reason we hope to be in the High Street on Friday 23rd as well.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTING UP CEREMONY: It is hoped that the float and Father Christmas will be in attendance on Sunday 4 December with small gifts for the children.

SPEAKERS: 1 Richard Gates, the Club's most regular speaker, regaled members with vivid descriptions of the Battle of Britain bringing to life the dogfights and bombing raids over Southern England. British fighters had an advantage over the Germans as they received directions from ground control whereas the Germans did not have plane to plane communications. Heavy losses were inflicted on the invaders and the Germans surprised by the strength of the British force called off the planned invasion of England.

2 David Parry, Director of Operational Services for Runwood Homes, spoke about dementia care with special reference to Waterfield House in Grays Close. He explained the various forms of dementia and expressed the opinion that generally in this country dementia care is not of a very high standard with patients often treated with unsuitable drugs. Runwood Homes seeks to vastly improve on this with staff given specific specialised training in dealing with dementia cases. They look to explore each patients specific needs and bring out life experiences and memories to help them retain a link with reality.Spending time with the patient, understanding their life history and needs helps to improve their quality of life. Drugs do not help in this respect and may be dangerous. He invited members to visit, inspect the premises and enjoy the Life Cafe.

3 Gary Rayner, a computer expert, gave a presentation of the latest computer hardware and talked about some of the recent apps. Apart from his laptop he had with him an iPhone and an iPad with which he demonstrated some of the apps. Among others he mentioned TV catchup allowing one to watch current TV programmes on the iPhone and advised that both Google and iPlayer now tailor their website material to indvidual tastes in that each time one logs on they remember preferences and give individual choices. He also felt that on line banking was much more secure now but not every member was convinced.

4 Members Ron Austin and Glenn Abbassi took members through the new Club Website explaining its various functions and it is quite impressive. Anyone who is interested in finding out more about Hadleigh Club may log on to Rotary Club of Hadleigh where there are details of past and future activities and much more .There are also links to the main Rotary websites so please visit and find out what Rotary is all about..

FUTURE PROGRAMME: December 1st Special General Meeting to elect officers for Rotary year 2012/13 December 8th Christmas Party with partners December 15th /22nd Christmas Collection - no speakers December 29th no meeting All members of Hadleigh Rotary Club would like to wish readers a very Happy Christmas.

For all information relating to this Club please visit Rotary Club of Hadleigh website or ring Rotarian Alan Williams tel no 01473 830229.

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(ANSELL DIGITAL CINEMA) Our Christmas Film Friday 9th December at 7.30 pm

DISNEY’S - A CHRISTMAS CAROL (PG) Hollywood in Hadleigh is presenting Dickens' “A Christmas Carol” for our seasonal presentation on Friday 9th December. Despite the title the Disney version is a faithful adaptation of the Charles Dickens story which is almost as much a part of Christmas as Santa Claus!

In the film Jim Carrey appears in a multitude of roles, including Ebenezer Scrooge as a young, middle-aged and old man, together with the three ghosts who haunt Scrooge. Whilst his eight roles could be considered a tour de force, he is well supported by actors Bob Hoskins, Colin Firth, Steve Valentine and Michael Fox amongst others.

This Disney film, with music, has developed a technique that transforms live actors into semi-animated figures, taking Dickens' cautionary tale into to a visually arresting but at times scary film. For this reason it has a PG certificate.

Your committee hopes that you will enjoy this rather special presentation. To get you into the Christmas spirit, we are serving festive refreshments and there will be a pay bar.

As always our presentation starts at 7.30pm, admission is £3 for adults and £2 for an accompanied child.

A very Happy Christmas to all our film patrons, and may 2012 bring you enjoyable film evenings at The Ansell Centre

CONTACTING THE ACC • Call Eve on 827888 • Call Jan on 823413 • Email Jan at jan@dicks.plus.com • Take a look at our website - www.ansellcc.org.uk

WHERE IS THE ANSELL CENTRE? Next to the United Reformed Church and behind the Ram Public House in Market Place. Access through the church garden.

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Hadleigh Hares Athletic Club Peterborough Half Marathon The Perkins Great Eastern Run dawned on a mild end of summer Sunday, 9th October. Billed as one of the fastest half marathons in Britain due to the flat course, the race lived up to expectations. Starting and finishing near the cathedral, the course wound round the suburbs of Peterborough so though the scenery was fairly unremarkable the vocal support was continual and much appreciated, powering Becky Smith to a PB for the half marathon distance in a time of 1. 57. Well done her!

Dublin Marathon Congratulations to Corinna Hussey who ran her first marathon in Dublin on the 31st October. The course, which started and finished in the centre of Dublin’s historic Georgian city, was relatively flat, with only two hills to negotiate, but what proved to be incredibly demoralizing were the weather conditions! Stifling humidity for the first 6 miles which turned into pouring cold rain for the remaining 20 miles. The temperature a constant 9 degrees! Corinna started strongly staying with the 4 hour pacer until 14 miles when suddenly she was struck with a painful knee injury, meaning a complete rethink on race strategy! Despite having to walk 4 miles of the 26.2 she managed, with the continued support of an incredibly enthusiastic crowd, to finish in 4.45. Visibly frustrated at having picked up an injury Corinna was however, extremely proud to have raised more than £3000 for Leukemia and Lymphoma Research and is now busy planning her next marathon which will be in London 2013!

Cross Country Season Up and Running!

Hadleigh Hares had a great turn out for the first race of the 53-12 Cross Country series at Harwich on Sunday 6th November. Having rained earlier in the week the course was quite challenging underfoot, as all good cross country courses should be! The junior’s race was a 1 mile course and the seniors 5 miles. Well done to all who took part, the excellent senior placing’s put Hadleigh into second place in pool b with our sights set firmly on top spot this year – please note the next race is at Springfield on the 11th December ) (race results as follows): Junior results: Alex Baxter 2nd, Ewan Baxter 18th, Oliver Avis 39th, Elizabeth Stewart 65th. Senior results: John Scaife 13th, David Willer 40th, Matt Hunter 75th, Matt Leigh 84th, Brian Airlie 120th, Steve Hunt 137th, Dave Dulake 139th, Simon Clenn 140th, Dave Ingleby 168th, Andrew Stewart 171st, Gary Cole 184th, Kate Thomas 32nd, Trudy Avis 36th, Rachael Cole 55th, Sandra Morton 62nd, Nichola Baillie 79th.

Thursday Night Training Hadleigh Hares is pleased to announce that with 3 new coaches onboard we’re able to offer sessions for all abilities on Thursday evenings. If you are interested then why not come along and have a chat with one of the coaches.

Come and join us on Facebook Along with our website www.hadleighhares.co.uk Hadleigh Hares also have a Facebook page that our members are welcome to join.

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Hadleigh Hares Athletics Club run three sessions a week for adults (all abilities & ages welcome) one for juniors (age 8-16) & one for youths (1625); see below for days & times – every session meets at the Hadleigh Leisure Centre: Monday Night 7.00 pm - 8.00pm Tuesday Junior Night 6.00 pm - 7.00pm Tuesday Youth Night 7.00 pm - 8.00pm Tuesday Ladies Night: 7.00 pm - 8.00pm Thursday Club Night: 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm Please turn up at the start of one of our sessions and have a chat with our coaches if you are unsure about attending. Alternatively please look at our website www.hadleighhares.co.uk

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Hadleigh is full of people with good ideas and commitment to see them through. Two such people are Maggie & Erik Solomon who for some time had been looking for a creative way to raise money for Help for Heroes. It’s only a short step away from attending a St. George’s Night celebration in April to planning a celebration of Nelson for October.

Maggie and Mike Ager of the Kings Head produced a relevant menu at an attractive price and then Maggie & Erik set about inviting guests. Ten couples signed up for the evening and the programme included singing patriotic songs, enthusiastically even if occasionally out of tune.

Erik gave the loyal toast, Brian Riley proposed the toast to the immortal memory and Maggie recited John Masefield’s “Sea Fever” (I must go down to the sea again…).

Every diner was surcharged a donation of £5, which did away for the need for a raffle. The donations were gift aided so that the charity could claim back the Standard Rate of Income Tax on all donations. Overall the dinner and Maggie’s other activities raised over £300 for HfH. Next year’s Trafalgar Night celebration and fund raiser is already in the diary.

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Ernest (Eddie) Charlish Passed away very suddenly on 5th November 2011. The Funeral was held at St. Marys Church Hadleigh. Much loved, never forgotten.

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Hadleigh Unbeaten Run Extended Hadleigh 22pts Swaffham 7pts Hadleigh continued their fine season with a steady but convincing win over Norfolk rivals Swaffham in Eastern Counties Division 2 on Saturday.

Hadleigh, however were very slow off the mark and play by both teams was broken and full of unforced errors. Handling in recent games by the Hadleigh backs has been flowing and accurate but several handling errors early on prevented any real progress into the Swaffham half. After twenty minutes the Hadleigh forwards took the game to Swaffham and an excellent dive forward of a full fifteen minutes rewarded them with a push over try by 2nd row Miles. And converted by Grant. This seemed to waken the Hadleigh back line and two minutes later the ball was quickly moved from some good loose play to send winger Matei on a winding run and then pass the ball inside to flanker Kerr who was in support. With the score at 12-0 at half time there were strong words by coach Miles.

This seemed to have worked more excellent scrimmaging by Hadleigh led to No, 8 Warburton picking up the ball from the rear of the scrum enabling the backs to put together their best link of the day enabling winger Crisp to cross over the Swaffham in the right hand corner.

Although the hadleigh forwards remained in total control there were few scoring opportunities in a dour second half, but eventually a driving run by prop forward Clements released the speedy Crisp again and he crossed the line for his second try.

All credit must be given to Swaffham who had to replace 5 of their players through injury and ended the last ten minutes with only 13 able players on the pitch, but remained determined. They were rewarded in the dying minutes with a brave try by the centre who converted his own try and ending the game 22 points to 7 points in Hadleighâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favour. Hadleih travel to Dereham next week and will need to get back to a flowing passing game if they are to continue their unbeaten league run.

Merry Christmas Denzil, Sue and Kieran would like to wish all our family and friends a joyful christmas and a peaceful new year. A donation will be sent to our chosen charity ARC.

Hadleigh United Under 13’s AFC Kesgrave v Hadleigh Utd – Cup Match Hadleigh United under 13's second cup match began but the boys took a while to settle into their game.

Although they had the majority of play a strong AFC Kesgrave goalkeeper Hadleigh Utd under 13’s kept denying them the Managers Pre Match Talk advantage.

Hadleigh remained calm and with some excellent passing from Luke Brown and Tyler French saw Oliver Peters in the box and delivering the ball into the back of the net to give Hadleigh the lead. Hadleigh began to pile on the pressure and their opponents defended in depth with the backup of their keeper. Hadleigh remained determined and Jack Lambert slotted the ball past the keeper from the side edge of the box to increase the lead by half time. The second half continued with Hadleigh making attempts and AFC Kesgrave defending strongly. AFC Kesgrave made attempts of their own but these were swiftly dealt with by the Hadleigh defence. A free kick awarded to Hadleigh saw Tyler French step forward and his fine strike left the keeper with little chance. Final score AFC Kesgrave 0 - Hadleigh Utd 3. Man of the Match - Tyler French.

Sutton Heath v Hadleigh Utd – Cup Match Hadleighs ¼ Cup Final against Sutton Heath started much the same as the Kesgrave game with Hadleigh piling on the pressure from the start. Sutton needed to defened strongly as time and time again Hadleigh made attempts at goal. Sutton’s keeper had his work cut out as attempts on goal kept raining in. Hadleighs break came when Arran Tampion squared the ball across the box which was swiftly dealt with by Jack Lambert to hit the back of the net and open up the scoring for Hadleigh. The Hadleigh boys simply piled on the pressure and took control of the game. Sutton remained determined and defended in depth. Hadleighs second goal came when Oscar Cutting slammed the ball into the back of the net leaving the keeper with little chance of getting a fingertip to it. The first half finished with Hadleigh leading but Sutton producing superb defence. The second half mirrored the first with Hadleigh continuing attempts at goal. Suttons keeper denied Hadleigh many of these attempts. Hadleigh remained calm and continued to push forward. The thrid goal came when Jack Lambert delivered a great weighted cross into the box which Luke Brown made no mistake in blasting past the keeper. Sutton did not falter and this paid off for them when they made a break and gained one back late in the second half despite a strong Hadleigh defence. Hadleigh upped their game and did not allow Sutton further attempts. Final score Sutton 1 – Hadleigh 3. Man of the Match – Jack Lambert.

Hadleigh Under 10’s Hadleigh (A Team) Vs Ipswich Athletic 12th November 2011 Hadleigh started with real enthusiasm and at a tremendously fast pace.

Passing the ball forward at every opportunity that came our way. Max battled hard and managed several attempts at goal during the first half, but these were just a few inches wide. The play was noticeably within the oppositions area, Ipswich managed somehow to break through our defences and score just before the half time whistle. The second half saw us stronger than ever before, with our accurate passing of the ball we managed to get through their midfield players. Owen and Marcus working together managed to shoot several attempts at the target. Max playing on the wing scored to bring the scores level, he then scored again, a fantastic shot into the top right hand corner which the Ipswich goal keeper could not react quickly enough to stop, for a well deserved victory for Hadleigh. Final result Hadleigh 2 Ipswich Athletic 1 Hadleigh (B Team) Vs Ipswich Athletic 12th November 2011 This was another excellent match, that also saw much of the play within the oppositions area. Jake Ingram continuously managed to tackle the ball from the clutches of the Ipswich strikers. Nat fought hard up and down the line and managed to hit several shots at goal. George also managed to shoot at goal but this was slightly wide of the target. Ipswich managed several shots at goal and Kieran’s reliable goal keeping skills were evident that day. Unfortunately Ipswich manage to hit a ball that somehow skimmed over the goal line. Later in the match Hadleigh were awarded a free kick and James H struck the ball through the wall of the Ipswich players to ricochet off the left hand post. The spectators felt that we had many chances to win that day but lady luck just was not on our side.

Final result Hadleigh 0 Ipswich Athletic 1

Hadleigh Youth keep winning run going against Ipswich in Suffolk Plate fixture Sunday 13th November 2011 Hadleigh RFC 29 Ipswich RFC 22 Hadleigh welcomed Ipswich under 13s this afternoon in what might turn out to be a crunch game in this year’s Suffolk Plate. In fine November sunshine and on a large pitch, this was an open and entertaining game.

From the kick off Hadleigh won possession and ran the ball back at Ipswich, soon finding themselves just inside the visitors’ 22 and preparing for the first lineout of the game. But their hard work was undone immediately as Ipswich won the ball at the front and tore away upfield to open the scoring early. It looked too easy for the visitors and could have been a serious body blow to the home side, but to their credit Hadleigh responded strongly and scrum half Arthur Romer-Lee equalled the score with a try to make it 5-5 and with the match only seven minutes old.

As the half wore on the home side grew in confidence. Rucking fiercely, they attacked Ipswich at the breakdown and their smaller forwards also managed to win two scrums against the head. It was from one of these moments that they took the lead when Romer-Lee first went blind and then cut inside to score a try and put Hadleigh in the lead for the first time on 12 minutes. A try from fly half Robert Redmore put them further ahead and with his conversion it was suddenly 17-5 with half time beckoning.

The Ipswich backlash was expected in the second half, but it did not come immediately. In fact Hadleigh scored from their own kick off when Redmore’s searching long kick was allowed to bounce and was snatched up by Romer-Lee who headed for the corner to score his third try: 22-5 to the home side and less than a minute into the second period. Ipswich needed to score next to narrow the gap and they did from a penalty move close to the Hadleigh line, but the home side responded with a fine team try of their own, created by wing Gregor Campbell and scored by centre Jacob Rouse.

At 29-12 and with 10 minutes to go, it might have looked as though the contest was over. However, Ipswich refused to give up, scoring themselves twice in the last five minutes to create a tense finish. However, it was to be Hadleigh’s afternoon as they worked their way back into Ipswich’s 22 towards the end and closed out the game to win 29-22.

From a Hadleigh perspective, this was an encouraging performance. The forwards, led by Joe Colcomb, were passionate, committed and to a man all worthy of a mention. Far from being intimidated by their larger counterparts they were strong in the scrummage and aggressive at the breakdown - on many occasions counter-rucking to great effect and often winning ball that the opposition might usually have expected to come back on their side. The lineout also looks much improved with the arrival of Conor Jeffreys and Adam Castles. Behind the scrum Robert Redmore and the backs used the width of the pitch well, Harry Hawley demonstrated a tactical kicking game we had not seen from him before and James Brown, Jackson Crisp and Ollie Knight looked lively Match Squad: Freddie Braybrooke, James Brown, Gregor Campbell, Adam Castles, Joe Colcomb, Jackson Crisp, William Dalby, Ben Dulake, Harry Hawley, Conor Jeffreys, Oliver Knight, Sam Le Roy, Hugo Mortimer, Robert Redmore, Harris Reed, Arthur Romer-Lee, Jacob Rouse, Logan Unwin. Tries: Ipswich (3mins) Arthur Romer-Lee (7, 12, 26mins), Robert Redmore (22mins), Ipswich (30mins) Jacob Rouse (40mins), Ipswich (45mins), Ipswich (48mins). Conversions: Robert Redmore 2.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a fantastic start to our first competitive season, we are now about 10 games into the season and the boys are really growing in confidence and showing great improvement and teamwork. All the players have put in some fantastic performances and should be so proud of their achievements so far. Highlights so far include a win against the unbeaten league leaders and both the A & B teams through to the quarter finals of the league cup. Please take time to visit the Hadleigh United Youth website http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/hadleighunitedyouthfootballclub to see all our fixtures, results and match reports. Ben and Darren would like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents for their continued support and be the first to wish you all a very merry Christmas, and a happy new year.

England Football Under 21s team stays at Stoke by Nayland Hotel

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The Under 21s – stars of the future outside Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa There was a real buzz around Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa last week when the team and large entourage of the England Under 21 football squad came to stay with Head Coach and former England team player, Stuart Pearce, for 6 days. They used the hotel as their base for training and to play against Iceland at Colchester Stadium. The team performed brilliantly against Iceland, winning 5 – 0, and many of the hotel staff were given tickets to go and watch their decisive victory. The team then went by coach to watch England play against Spain at Wembley on the Saturday, and then flew from Stansted the next day for their match against Belgium. The squad numbered 47, to include trainers, physios, video analyst, performance analyst and several other security and admin staff. The team trained at both Ipswich Town and Colchester Utd and also made good use of the Peake Fitness Technogym gymnasium and pool during their stay. Many of the team, some of whom are very accomplished golfers, also managed to fit in some golf on one of the hotel’s two championship courses.

Stuart Pearce, MBE, Head Coach of the England Under-21s said, “We were thoroughly I impressed by the facilities and the staff at Stoke by Nayland, and would recommend the hotel to any sports team staying in the area.” Stuart Pearce is also the Manager of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Olympic Football team.

The FA selected the family-owned Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa to host the team because of its superb facilities as well as its excellent track record in accommodating Premiership teams such as Manchester Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea in the past. The England Ladies Football Team has also stayed at the hotel for a training week. Some of the boys are already playing for Premiership teams, such as talented 18 year old Alex OxladeChamberlain who plays for Arsenal and whose father Mark Chamberlain also played for England. Alex was the youngest English player to score a goal in the Champions League recently. During the team’s stay he was interviewed by ESDN presenter, Darrell Currie, by the roaring fire in the Hotel Lounge and spoke about his recent hat trick when they beat Reykjavik 3 - 0 in October. Other notable players staying at the hotel with the team included Team Captain, Jordon Hendersen who plays for Liverpool and Chelsea’s Josh McEachran.

Matt Manning, Operations Director of Stoke by Nayland Hotel said, “It was a pleasure for us to host the Under 21 team here at the hotel. All the boys were very polite and well behaved and the staff really enjoyed looking after them and their entourage. During the week the team seemed to feel very much at home and relaxed here which is a compliment to us and a sign that we are doing our job well.”

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Saturday 1st October against Whitton Utd This was a cup game against opponents that had just come down from Division 1 and who start their season in Division 2 unbeaten, so it could have been a very tough game for Brettsiders who play their football Division 3. The boys put their all into this game and had most of the play; they battled through the soring temperatures and had many good chances on goal and where denied by some excellent goal keeping by the Whitton keeper. Whitton also had some good runs and attempts on goal, which our goal keeper Matt Talman comfortably dwelt with, along some assistance from of our defenders.

There were no goals scored at the end of normal time, which meant the game would go to extra time. By this time with only one substitute available the boys were very hot and tired, but they never gave up!

Totally against the run of play Whitton scored early into the first half of extra time, but Brettsiders did not hang their heads they battled even harder. Second half of extra time came and with a few shots on goal, but unfortunately for Hadleigh they we’re unable to find an equaliser to take the game to penalties the match finished 1 nil to Whitton.

It was a fantastic performance by ALL the boys in very difficult (Hot) conditions, The Best team lost!!

Thanks to all supporters and management.

Sutton Heath v Hadleigh United Brettsiders U13’s (Away) 12/11/11 Great start by the visiting team with Hadleigh having most of the play, Fraser May went close with a header from an early corner and was then followed by another good effort from Fraser. The play evened out and with Hadleigh playing some great passing football resulting with a few strikes on goal, also some great battling from defenders Harry Kemp, Harrison Scourfield, Ryan Diduca and Jordan Crick to keep Sutton at bay.

A great strike for Jake Smith was knocked out for a corner, but the short corner came to nothing. Substitution , Jordan Aris (Spud) came off for Kyle Leeks with Jordan Crick pushing in to midfield. Straight into the game Kyle Leeks threaded the ball through to Kyle Baile, who slipped it through to Jake Smith who just chipped over the bar. With half time approaching Louis Shiress came off for James Crick, who got straight into the game. however there was no goals at half time.

Second Half started with Kris Bartram coming on for Ryan. The boys were showing great determination and a free kick was given for a hand ball from Sutton, but unfortunately Ross Henrys free kick came to nothing this time, Sutton came back fighting and had a great run but was off side.

This did not stop Sutton as they attacked again but keeper Matt Talman was equal to it. With 12 to mins go a Hadleigh goal kick was threaded through to Kyle Baillie who slipped it past the Sutton keeper to score his 12th Goal of Season. Some great football in a tough game, final score was a well desvered 1-0 win to Hadleigh.

Goal Scorers Sept 10th Hadleigh 4–2 Sporting 87.

Baillie (3), Henry Sept 17th AFC Kesgrave 2- 4 Hadleigh Baillie (3), May Sept 24th Hadleigh 5 –1 Trimley Red Devils Baillie (4), Henry.

Oct 15th Hadleigh 7- 1 Sizewell.

Smith(2), May, Baillie, Henry, Crick, Shiress Nov 12th Sutton Heath 0 – 1 Hadleigh Baillie.

South Suffolk Youth U13 Div 3 (up to an including 12.11.11) Pos Pld W D L F A GD PTS 1 Hadleigh Utd Brettsiders 5 5 0 0 21 6 15 15 2 Kesgrave Kestrels 5 4 0 1 32 6 26 12 3 Sporting 87 6 4 0 2 24 15 9 12 4 AFC Kesgrave 5 3 0 2 23 11 12 9 5 East Bergholt 5 3 0 2 24 14 10 9 6 Sutton Heath 6 3 0 3 21 11 10 9 7 Felixstowe & Walton Town 5 2 0 3 18 23 -5 6 8 Trimley Red Devils 6 0 0 6 9 44 -35 0 9 Sizewell & Knodishall 5 0 0 5 1 43 -42 0

Hadleigh United Football Club Sponsored by Hadleigh Tyre Group and Toppesfield Ltd. Hadleigh United travelled to Great Yarmouth in a confident frame of mind for a match against the Leagues bottom team. A win by three goals to one was a deserved success for Hadleigh after Stuart Jopling had opened the scoring. Yarmouth scored from a penalty but Danny Allen netted direct from a corner before Ben Deacon scored our third goal.

Another trip to Norfolk saw a much harder match against Gorleston. We were soon behind but Ollie Canfer equalised with a header before Stuart Jopling headed us in front. The Greens leveled before half time but Chris McLaughlin hit our winner in the second period for one of the best wins of the season so far with the score being three goals to two. A home clash saw Walsham beaten by three goals to nil with all the goals coming in the first half. Danny Allen scored twice, Ben Deacon added number three.

Walsham had the better of the second half but Haldleigh defended soundly with keeper Daniel Heath making three brilliant saves. Nine points from three matches consolidated a position in the middle of the league table. New signings Luke Ingram and Jack Crawley were settling down well after joining us from Bury town in late October. A League Cup match against Brantham at the Millfield saw Hadleigh win narrowly by two goals to one. A header by Kris Rose put us in front but Brantham scored in the second half. Hadleigh regained their lead as Ollie Canfer scored following a corner. We then hung on for a fourth successive win. This run was ended by defeat at Wivenhoe. The Reserves beat Brightlingsea by three goals to two at the Millfield with Luke Waugh scoring twice and Kieran Dilloway once in the first half. A three goal win at home to Wivenhoe kept the run going as goals from Trevor Vinyard, Deasko Garner and an own goal earned three points. A Suffolk cup match at Kirkley Reserves saw Hadlleigh Reserves exit the competition with a three goal defeat after a Hadleigh defender received a red card early on. Reserve games against Sudbury, Needham Market and Felixstowe were lost in recent weeks. Our Ridgeons Youth team got three goals with Patrick Armstrong scoring a hat trick to beat Brantham. But our F.A Youth Cup game against Thurrock was lost by four goals to one. Prizewinners in the two latest monthly draws were Terry Adams, Paul Crawford and David Everett in the first one and Stuart Crawford, Chris Rose and Jim Wilding in the second one.

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Hadleigh United Fixtures Hadleigh United fixtures for December begin with a trip to Wroxham on Saturday 3rd. An away match at Cambridge Regional College takes place on Saturday 10th while Mildenhall come to Hadleigh on Saturday 17th.

The month ends at Newmarket on Saturday 31st. The Reserves will be at home to Brantham on Saturday 3rd and also at homes against Haverhill on Saturday 10th. An away match at Long Melford follows on Saturday 17th. Our Ridgeons Youth team have a home match against Coplestonians on Wednesday 7th. Matches are subject to alteration as Cup games will take priority. The latest news will be on the club website. www.hadleigh-utd.co.uk

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LINDA Happy 60th Birthday for the 19 December, with much love from Mum, Malcolm, and all the family xxx

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Lady Captain’s Charity Presentation The Brendan Oakes Trust was the charity chosen, by Lesley Garnett, as this year’s Lady Captain at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club. Lesley, a former teacher at Hadleigh High School, is a trustee of the charity with Val and Mark Oakes, Brendan’s parents.

The main fund raising events have been a sponsored walk around the Gainsborough course, a Garden Party and Afternoon Teas arranged

by Teresa Porter in her home at Polstead. The Golf Club has also supported the fund raising with the Drive In, Charity Day, Captain-Pro matches and a Harvest Bring and Win Competition among many other activities.

At the Captain’s Dinner, which brings the golfing year to an end, Lesley presented a cheque for £3750 to Val and Mark. This small, local charity ensures that money is readily available to any teenage victim of cancer.

Thanks were also given to Barclays Bank for their support.

Newton Ladies Bowl Over Men Possession of a miniature toilet bowl trophy has become so intense a full compliment of 72 men and women lined up to compete for the porcelain prize at Newton Green Golf Club. Each year the women of the club challenge the seniors to compete for the trophy, when there are normally about 20 players from each side. However, this year there were 36 ladies and the same number of men from the senior section lining up to do battle, and seniors’ section captain Peter Webb reluctantly had to hand the tiny water closet to ladies’ captain Jill Symonds after her team were flushed with a victory by 11.5 to 6.5 holes.

Closest to the hole winners during the day were: 2nd Mick Barlow, 6th Jill Freeman, 11th Paddy Lockwood, 13th Odette Ford, 16th Steve Cragg and Steve Street, 18th Peter Webb.

Clairvoyant Medium Evening Wayne McHugh is appearing at the Hadleigh United Football Club on Thursday 15th December for our ever popular EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE. Doors open at 7.00pm, tickets are on sale at £10 per person, admission is by ticket only. To book your ticket ring Donna Ramsey on 07917 730516. Early booking is advisable to avoid disappointment as tickets do sell fast.

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Covering Hadleigh Telephone 01473 828806 Mobile 07900 211666

www.gallagherboilers.co.uk 200348

www.hadleigh-taxis.co.uk Call Les 01473 827096 Mobile 07850 318582

Sylvia’s ......................................01473 822177 Fizz E Cuts .................................01473 810222 Barber Stop ...............................01473 829635 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 Mill Pharmacy............................01473 820136 Dr Kenneth Wright.....................01473 828976 Sally Mowles Chiropodist ..........01473 822902 Claire Caseley Reflexology.........01473 657142 Home Design / Improvement Les Hymas Upholsterer .............01473 829337 I.T. and Computer Services Home Computer Services..........0800 4488356 Nick Kotarski .............................0800 7813744 Birkfield Computers...................01206 298479 Kennels / Cattery Rylenes Cattery .........................01473 658747 Kitchen Fitters Kingswood ......07768 976065 / 01473 828854 David Scott ................................01787 282263 Languages French Tuition with Carole .........07905 298595 French Tuition, S Scott Fox........01473 827941 Leisure Hadleigh High Leisure Centre ....01473 824441 Miscellaneous R.R. Beechener Headstones ......01473 823575 Singing Lessons ........................01473 824833 Spokes Cycle Repair..................01473 658529 Toppesfield Cottages .................01473 829129 Major Flatpack ...........................01473 819442 Anne Hemmings Dog Training ...01787 377480 Suffolk Marquee Hire.................01473 559978 Chip ‘n’ Mend ............................01473 828809 Mobile Hairdresser Alice Robeson ...........................07855 024422 Mobility Services Hadleigh Mobility Centre ...........01473 823235 Newsagents Keith Avis ..................................01473 823131 Nursing Homes Friars Hall ..................................01473 822159 Laxfield House............01787 247340 / 247495 Painting & Decorating Keith Gardner.............................01473 828574 Simon Farthing ..........................07823 333451 DPB Decorators.........................01473 828477 Picture Framing The Framestore..........................01473 822334

Plant Hire Hadleigh Hirebase......................01473 828509 Plumbing & Heating A. Cutts......................................01473 823051 Buddha ......................................01473 828581 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 Printers Keith Avis Printers .....................01473 823366 Pubs, Restaurants & Takeaways Hintlesham Golf Club.................01473 652761 The Cock Inn, Hadleigh..............01473 822879 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 India Villa...................................01473 828599 Hintlesham Hall Hotel ................01473 652334 Pizza Town.................................01473 829999 Scrap Metal Parkwood Autos ........................01473 658605 Septic Tank Emptying A.K. Services .............................01473 822694 Sewing Services Nicki Purcell ..............................01473 828758 Skip / Waste Removal G. Leeks Skip Hire .....................01473 824256 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 Travel Beestons ....................01473 212521 / 823243 Tree Surgeons Oakdene Tree Services...............01473 652117 Eco Systems..............................01449 741255 Weight Loss and Fitness Slimming World ........................08700 754666 Fun Dance .................................07506 350455 Just Peachee .............................07792 334443 Pilates........................................07855 394703

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Design • Installation • Testing • Certification We would like to thank you for your support and wish all our customers, old and new, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

For any job large or small contact Tony on 01473 823179 (office) 07717 708601 (mobile) 10 Guthrum Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 5BQ

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Hadleigh Community News is produced by Keith Avis Printers, 68 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 5EF. Tel: 01473 823366.

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