Hadleigh & District Twinning Association
The last weekend in May saw glorious weather welcome our French Twinning friends to Hadleigh. The packed French coach arrived in Hadleigh to a "champagne" reception, courtesy of the Mayor, Mary Munson at the Royal British Legion Social club where hugs & speeches were exchanged. On Saturday they were given a tour of Vanners Silk Factory in Sudbury followed by lunch at the Mill Hotel. In the evening the Old Town Hall looked splendid in red, white & blue for an early Jubilee dinner followed by dancing in the Grand Hall. The Mayor was presented with a gift of a glass lamp which was handmade at the glass factory in Trelon that we visited last year. This lamp is now on display in the window of The Framestore. Sunday saw the customary French/English committee meeting this time in the splendid setting of the Guildhall garden whilst the members took part in a treasure hunt along the High Street. A shared picnic lunch followed in the garden and we were careful not to get sunburnt in the heat. Whilst we ate we were entertained by a group of singers from Ipswich who sang a jolly collection of songs; thanks to Bob Newton for bringing them. Our last meal was at Whatfield Village Hall; a tasty Bangers and Mash and trifle, thanks to Cheryl Chaplin for scrumptious catering on both nights. We then danced the evening away to Lyndy Lou, delighted the French with our eclectic raffle and rolled for a bottle of whisky. They left on Monday morning, you may have seen the emotional scenes at Magdalan Road car park and wondered what the commotion was! If you would like to join the Twinning activities we always welcome new members. The guests are accommodated in our homes which is an interesting linguistic and cultural experience. Throughout the year we hold various fun fundraising events so we can pay for this biennial weekend. Next year we go to France in May or June to be entertained by our French friends. Kathleen Freeth
David William Grimsey Remembering a much loved husband, dad, grandad and great grandad who passed away two years ago on the 20th August 2010. Loved and remembered everyday. Helen, Joanne, Carol & Kevin
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Howard with children of Whatfield School What a busy and difficult month it has been. Whilst Her Majesty the Queen had to endure that long-winded river pageant, I was on special duties at Whatfield School. I was delighted to be able to assist the Headmistress in collecting the Queen (of Whatfield School), her Consort and bodyguard from a re-enactment of the Coronation at Whatfield Church. Although the weather was inclement, we were able to have the hood down on a Rolls-Royce Corniche so that the VIP children could wave to their subjects in Whatfield. A good friend in the Principality of Claydon (a little known tax haven of the Eastern region) held a magnificent Diamond Jubilee Celebration dinner which was a joy and thankfully lacked the thronging hoi polloi around Buckingham Palace. I was delighted to see in the Letters Column last month that one of my readers thought that I should embark on a tour of the troops in Afghanistan. An upright would certainly not be becoming and I would have to ship the grand. I am not sure that my instrument would withstand the rigours of that environment. I did have to perform nearer to home for the Diamond Jubilee when I played light numbers outside for a Jubilee Party in the Churchyard at Flowton where we had a Beacon. The hours ran round from 8 o’clock to gone 10 when the Beacon was lit following a special instruction from Buckingham Palace. The weather was so cold and damp that it got into my bones and I was unable to move about for several weeks. One takes one’s health for granted and it does come as something of a blow when one suddenly at a tender age cannot pick-up a pen, get dressed or fill a hot water bottle. It is fortunate indeed that my domestic staff of Maria and Frank are able to keep me afloat. I am pleased to say though that as I pen these words I am very much better albeit that I have been under a physio-therapist in Ipswich. One does not know what is around the corner and so do make an appointment to draw your Will and indeed a Lasting Power of Attorney As this somewhat dreary month of June ebbs away, I will have completed ten years in practice in Hadleigh and some twenty six years of qualification. I am always pleased to see our established clients who seek advice on a range of matters. So many of you like to draw upon our property and commercial experience. I will tell you “as it is”. If you are off to warmer climes for the Summer months then “Bon Voyage” Howard Gibbons
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Tel 01473 822488 E-mail: HowardGibbons@gibbons.tv www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk
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