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Have you ever wondered what was under your garden while watching archaeologists at work in popular TV programmes? There could be an opportunity to find out through a Sudbury dig for history project.

Cambridge University archaeologist Dr Carenza Lewis will explain how you might get involved in the 2014 Sudbury Community Archaeological Dig. The launch meeting will be on Wednesday, October 30th at St Peter’s, starting at 7.30 pm. Carenza is well known from Time Team on Channel 4 and Michael Wood’s Great British Story on BBC Two and has organised similar digs including those at Long Melford and Clare.

The next stage will be to find promising sites where the small pits can be dug, a provisional booking for the Sudbury dig having been made for the weekend of 4-5th October, 2014. Trained archaeologists will be on hand to advise and help. The gathering at St Peter’s for anyone interested, is jointly sponsored by the Sudbury Society, Sudbury History Society and Sudbury Museum Trust. Admission and refreshments are free.

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Essential town hall work now complete A landmark building has been restored to its former glory after the completion of essential maintenance work. For the past seven months the historic town hall in Sudbury has been hidden behind a veil of scaffolding and plastic sheeting, whilst emergency repair work was carried out and the building completely repainted. The council was forced into carrying out the after parts of the building started to disintegrate from the inside causing large chunks of masonry to fall onto the pavements below.

Project manager Darren Russell, of RCS Carpentry and Building Services, previously revealed the damage has been caused by water getting into the cracks over the years and freezing causing some of the building to disintegrate from the inside out. The falling masonry was putting the public at risk meaning the work was needed as a matter of urgency.

Town clerk Sue Brotherwood said: “We are delighted with the finished result and this beautiful building is once again the majestic landmark it deserves to be. We have slightly changed the colour scheme to give the building a striking and fresh new look. “Due to the risks to the public from the failing masonry and in order to preserve the building for many years to come we had no choice but the carry out this work. We would like to express our gratitude to all the nearby traders, including those in Gaol Lane, who were affected by the disruption whilst the work took please, we really appreciate the understanding and patience they have shown. “I would also like to extend a special thanks to Darren Russell for the fantastic way he managed the project and decorator Lee Rivers for the fabulous paint work and all the others who have worked so hard on this project.”

The town hall was built in 1827 and was first opened for use in 1828. As well as serving as the town hall the building was also originally a courtroom, complete with two holding cells in its basement. Today, the hall is home to Sudbury Town Council and also incorporates a registry office and a heritage centre, the latter of which may be extended in the near future. Town mayor Adrian Osborne has described the new look town hall as “outstanding”. “I am delighted to see the scaffolding come down after all this time and to see all the problems resolved. The contractors have done a fabulous job and the building looks outstanding. The building is once again the jewel in Sudbury’s crown and we have a town hall we can all be proud of,” he said.

Anyone needing further information can call Sudbury Town Council on 01787 372331. Those needing general information about Sudbury Town Council can email teresa.elford@sudburytowncouncil.co.uk or visit the website at www.sudburytowncouncil.co.uk

Lisa achieves success in Maths and English A woman who did not enjoy her time at school and had a fear of failure has really enjoyed her experience of adult learning at West Suffolk College in Sudbury. Lisa Stafford, 44, from Sudbury has achieved Functional Skills qualifications at Level 1 in Maths and English. Lisa was referred to the Sudbury Leap Centre by the JobCentrePlus to see a careers advisor.

From her first visit, Lisa was very enthusiastic. Once she was reassured that it would ‘not be like school,’ she was keen to learn and gain qualifications to improve her employment prospects.

Lisa enrolled on several courses, including English, Maths, Computing, Job Applications and Interview Skills. She was assessed at Entry Level 3 for both English and Maths and after undertaking both classes has now achieved the Level 1 qualifications. Lisa said: “At first the thought of college scared me and I was not confident that I could do the courses. The staff and tutors were so friendly and good at teaching it made it fun to be there. I have learned a lot and came out of college a more confident person. I would like to thank everyone at the Sudbury Leap Centre very much.” Tutor, Deborah Barton said: “Lisa was very unsure about her maths skills at the start of the course but soon realised that she was much better than she thought she was. She quickly built up her confidence. Where she didn’t understand, she persevered and was very open to new ways of learning and thinking. Lisa gained a good Pass in her Level 1 Functional skills exam, which she thoroughly deserved.” Lisa intends to come back to West Suffolk College in Sudbury in September to go on to Level 2 English and Maths.

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See behind the scenes at St Peter’s Sudbury The church, redundant now for over 30 years and in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust is managed locally by the Friends of St Peter's. Of the 400 churches in the care of the Trust, St Peter's is the second most used in the whole of the UK. A fact overlooked by Fiona Bruce on her recent visit! On Monday 28th October the church will be open from 10am. During the day there will be artists at work, a circus skills workshop, buskers and the chance to talk to members of the Friends team and learn more about this unique local facility.

The day's activities end at about 5pm with a display by talented local group Fireflow.

In the evening at 7pm, following a session of bell ringing by the Sudbury Guild of Bell Ringers, there will be a short reception attended by the mayor of Sudbury and Dr Ronald Blythe, the new president of the Friends. There will be wine and refreshments and the whole day is free of charge.

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SESAW There was much plaintive mewing this morning, as I scampered down the garden path at Suffolk and Essex Small Animal Welfare. Once again, we are inundated with kittens, due to an influx of unspayed cats. Please tell all your human friends to have their pets neutered. It is the only way to prevent more unwanted cats and dogs and the animals are likely to live longer, healthier lives. If you care about animals and have a spare morning each week, perhaps you would like to join our team of volunteers but be warned - it is not all cuddly fluffy bundles! Regular jobs include feeding, cleaning out kennels and catteries and dog walking, come rain or shine. Welly boots and a sense of humour are an advantage! If you prefer to keep your hands clean, we also need more fundraisers on an occasional basis. Leave a message on 01787 210888 if you can help in any way.

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Tai Chi Explained A Question and Answer session with Richard Napper Q – Is it like yoga?

A – It’s like yoga in motion but Chinese in origin. There’s an emphasis on breathing and posture but Tai Chi is performed standing up in a flowing form of linked moves.

Q – Why is Tai Chi performed so slowly?

A – Every move has a unique shape and it helps the learning process if you do them deliberately. Also, it’s a case of slowly and deeply rather than fast and furious.

Q – Does it have health benefits?

A – In China it’s been revered as a potent health regime for centuries and though it was suppressed by the Communists for decades, it now enjoys a restored reputation. In fact, now there are scientific institutes investigating how it works.

Q – Have they worked it out?

A – They’ve started, though Tai Chi is slow to give up its secrets. In California, scientists strapped electrodes to a Tai Chi Master’s head to record how his brain waves changed during Tai Chi. In New York, a controlled experiment showed how post-operative heart patients recovered quicker with daily Tai Chi. Q – When I’ve seen Tai Chi it doesn’t look like it’s much of a workout. Is it?

A – You’d be surprised! While you don’t need to be fit or healthy to do Tai Chi, it definitely requires aerobic effort and is taxing in a gentle way. The slightly squatted position works the heart and deep breathing expands the lungs.

Q – What other benefits does it have?

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Q – What about the mental side of things?

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Q – Lastly, is Tai Chi a real martial art?

A – Yes, but I don’t emphasise that side of things in class. As I get more middle aged the health payoff becomes more important.

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‘Sights & Sounds of Yesteryear, Steam in East Anglia’ Friends Film Evening Saturday 12th October 2013 at Museum of East Anglian Life This chance to witness footage of East Anglian agriculture at work is thanks to two brothers from Saffron Walden who are helping to keep alive the sights & sounds of farming before today’s modern tractors were available. From the 1970’s to the present day, David & Paul Cornwell have been filming traction engines demonstrating at various shows and events held around East Anglia. For your opportunity to relive these times, the Friends of the Museum of East Anglian Life have organised a Film Night – ‘Sights & Sounds of Yesteryear, Steam in East Anglia’ -showing a selection of their films. This event will take place at The Museum of East Anglian Life; we are delighted that this unique insight into days gone by is coming here to the museum whilst surrounded by buildings, artefacts and animals that are all an important part of East Anglian heritage and our own collection of steam engines and agricultural machinery.

The evening starts at 7pm and Tickets are available from the Tourist Information Centre, Stowmarket, at £7.50 and include a ploughman’s supper.

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Monks Eleigh Whist Drives Come and join a group who play whist every second Wednesday of the month (apart from December when its the third!) in Monks Eleigh Village Hall. We play 12 hands, refreshments are provided and we have a raffle. We aim to have a social game of cards and a fun evening so beginners to experienced players are welcome. 7.30pm on Wednesday October 9th, ÂŁ2.00 entrance.

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Living in town and meandering the streets daily led me to question the decline of our high streets and the plethora of charity shops that confront us. A friend recently closed their second hand bookshop, unable to compete. Oxfam proudly boasts of being a national book chain selling a range of goods, in direct competition with the private trader. These charity shops pay minimal business rates, employ many voluntary staff and sell donated products.

Therefore what hope the average competing small trader? Those days when such outlets operated for a short period whilst landlords awaited a new tenant selling a few second hand items and earning a few bob for the local hospice are well gone, they are now thriving national companies.

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Lets support those local charities, managed by competent people on realistic salaries, with our time and cash.

Whist on the subject of fundraising I now tread contentious ground. I notice that weekly, in our local press, that yet again some very well meaning citizen has had their head shaved, climbed Kilimanjaro, or bathed in a tub of baked beans in the name of charity. What purpose does this achieve when the same sponsorship could be raised in a far more worthwhile fashion. How about a sponsored litter pick or clear up of our streets. How about time spent, again sponsored, tending a pensioners garden or volunteering at a local day centre.

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Winning communities demonstrated a commitment to being active and to encouraging and supporting local people to get active and to stay active, contributing to Suffolk’s long term ambition of becoming the Most Active County in England. Winners were chosen for their creativity, dedication and innovation in promoting healthy, active lifestyles and ensuring opportunities are available for local people.

The winners of each category were: Suffolk's Most Active Town 2013 Winner – Sudbury Runner up – Eye Suffolk's Most Active Large Village 2013 Winner – Elmswell Runner up – Glemsford Cllr Jenny Antill, Deputy Cabinet Member for health and adult care and member of the Most Active Community Judging Panel, said: “This first competition to find Suffolk's most active communities has been a great success. The judges were all impressed by the high quality of entries and making choices was difficult. All the winners are Suffolk towns or villages that have demonstrated proactive support for all their residents, whether through the encouragement of organised sport, the creation of community facilities, provision of opportunities, or in other ways.”

Information and quotes from winning communities: Sudbury - Suffolk’s Most Active Town 2013 Sudbury encourages physical activities and sports through local events for the whole community such as, ‘Party in the Park’, the ‘Sailing Regatta’, ‘Sudbury on Show’ and ‘Sudbury Fun Run’. The town offers opportunities to be active through numerous sports clubs as well as keeping people walking, running and cycling, particularly on the Gainsborough Trail.

“Sudbury Town Council and it’s councillors are thrilled to have been recognised as Suffolk’s Most Active Town. This is another example of the community spirit that exists within our wonderful market town. The contribution made by the endless number of community organisations with their supporters and volunteers plays a significant part in keeping our town vibrant and making it an outstanding place to live, work, play and visit.“ The Mayor of Sudbury, Councillor Adrian Osborne.

Glemsford (Runner up) – Suffolk’s Most Active Large Village 2013 Glemsford has successful existing clubs in badminton, football, dance, pilates, carpet bowls and chair based exercise but is still hoping to do more. There are activities to keep older people active, a youth club and play area for children and provisions for mothers with young children as well as maintained footpaths and local maps. “People in Glemsford said the village could not be a contender in the competition because of the lack of Large Sports Clubs. We showed that having lots of smaller groups for various ages and interests means we have a lot of people taking part in physical activity every day, add to this the lovely walks around the village. This all contributes to making Glemsford a happy, vibrant and healthy place to live.” Anne Mallalieu, Vice Chair, Glemsford Parish Council.

Plant Giveaway in Sudbury Following on from our recent success achieving Gold in the Anglia in Bloom competition, we will shortly be removing our beautiful hanging baskets. They have made a magnificent show in our town centre this year. However to avoid the contents of the baskets going to landfill we are planning to have a big plant giveaway on our market day Thursday 3rd October. There are many large begonia corms that with a little bit of ‘tlc’ will provide a lovely show in anyone’s garden next year. Our horticultural contractor, Mr Gary Flowers (aptly named!), will park his vehicle outside the Town Hall, Market Hill, Sudbury from 9am on 3rd October and our apprentice community wardens will be on hand to help residents and visitors select their plants. It would be helpful if people could bring M their own bags, however plastic bags will be provided.

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Sudbury’s Belle Vue Park has scooped the award for “Best Public Open Space” in the 2013 Anglia in Bloom awards.

Babergh District Council’s Public Realm team were thrilled to learn that Belle Vue Park had been chosen by the judges as the best open space in the six counties of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex that make up the Anglia region.

Jo Seymour, Horticultural Officer at Babergh District Council says, “Belle Vue Park is our most popular park and we place great importance on its value to the local community. We work very closely with our contractor The Landscape Group, to ensure the park is always presented at its best so the residents of Sudbury and visitors to the town can enjoy the amenities offered here”.

More than 6000 visitors come to the two-acre park each day in the high season. It is laid out in a number of ‘garden rooms’ designed to suit the diverse needs of those who come to enjoy it. These rooms include formal gardens, an aviary and animal enclosure, a skate park, tennis court and tennis court garden, the big meadow, a children’s play area, sandpit and fitness centre and a woodland garden.

Leader of Babergh District Council, Jennie Jenkins, says this has been a great week for Sudbury. “It is a credit to the town and its managers that it was judged Suffolk’s most active town last week and has now won the award for Best Public Open Space in the prestigious Anglia in Bloom awards.”

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Sudbury Town Council Council Offices, Town Hall, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1TL Telephone 01787 372331 / 01787 311642 email: advice@sudburytowncouncil.co.uk MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD IN THE MEETING ROOM, TOWN HALL, SUDBURY ON TUESDAY 2ND JULY 2013 AT 6:30PM PRESENT: Mr O Forder – in the Chair, Mr N Bennett, Mr R Platt, Mr J Sayers, Mr R 1.

Smith, Mr R Spivey, Mrs J Howells – Deputy Town Clerk SUBSTITUTES AND APOLOGIES Any member attending as an approved substitute to report giving his/her name and the name of the member being substituted. Apologies for absence were received from Mrs J Osborne and Mr I Pointon.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members were asked to declare any interests in the agenda items. In accordance with guidance from Babergh District Council’s Standards Committee, Mr Sayers declared that he is a Suffolk County, Babergh District and Great Cornard Parish Councillor. Mr Bennett declared that he is a Babergh District Councillor.

These members asked that it be noted that their views expressed at this meeting would be based on information available at the time and might not be the same as those expressed at meetings involving other councils. Messrs. Bennett and Sayers both declared a non pecuniary interest in agenda item 9.

3. DECLARATIONS OF GIFTS & HOSPITALITY Members were asked to declare any gifts or hospitality received. No gifts or hospitality were declared.

4. REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATION Members were asked to submit in writing prior to the meeting any requests for dispensation. No requests for dispensation were received.

5. MINUTES RESOLVE That the Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 4th June 2013 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

6. MATTERS PENDING LIST Members discussed the Matters Pending List. A copy is shown at minute page 575. RECOMMENDED That the Matters Pending List be NOTED. 7. a) INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Members reviewed the Income and Expenditure figures for month 2 of the financial year 2013/2014. RESOLVED That the report on the Income and Expenditure for month 2 of the financial year 2013/2014 be NOTED. b) DELPHI CENTRE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Members reviewed the Income and Expenditure figures for the Delphi Centre for month 2.

RESOLVED That the report on the Delphi Centre Income and Expenditure for month 2 of the financial year 2013/2014 be NOTED. 8. ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT A schedule of Accounts for Payment was circulated to all members and discussed in detail. RESOLVED That authority is granted for the payment of all cheques and BACS, and that they are signed by Mr Platt and Mr Smith.

Members selected two invoices at random to audit.

The business of the meeting concluded at 7:30pm.

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE HELD IN THE MEETING ROOM, TOWN HALL, SUDBURY ON TUESDAY 2ND JULY 2013 AT 7:30PM. PRESENT: Mr J Owen - Chair, Mr N Bennett, Mr R Platt, Mr J Sayers, Mr R Spivey, Mr A Welsh, Mrs J Howells - Deputy Town Clerk, Mr M Parker – Suffolk County Council 1. SUBSTITUTES AND APOLOGIES Any member attending as an approved substitute to report giving his/her name and the name of the Member being substituted. Apologies for absence were received from Mrs J Osborne and Mr I Pointon.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members were asked to declare any interests in the agenda items. In accordance with guidance from Babergh District Council’s Standards Committee, Mr Sayers declared that he is a Suffolk County, Babergh District and Great Cornard Parish Councillor. Messrs. Bennett and Owen declared that they are Babergh District Councillors. These members asked that it be noted that their views expressed at this meeting would be based on information available at the time and might not be the same as those expressed at meetings involving other councils. Mr Sayers declared a non pecuniary interest in agenda item 8.

3. DECLARATIONS OF GIFTS & HOSPITALITY Members were asked to declare any gifts or hospitality received. No gifts or hospitality were declared.

4. REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATION No requests for dispensation had been received.

5. MINUTES That the Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 4th June 2013 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

6. MATTERS PENDING LIST Members discussed the Matters Pending list.

RECOMMENDED That the Matters Pending list be NOTED 7. SUDBURY AND IT’S FUTURE TASK GROUP Members discussed the notes from the Sudbury and It’s Future Task Group meeting held on 18th June 2013. Points raised in respect of Uplands Middle School were further discussed under the following agenda item 8. RECOMMENDED That the notes from the Sudbury and It’s Future meeting be NOTED. 8. POTENTIAL COMMUNITY USE FOR UPLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL Mr Mark Parker, Suffolk County Council, attended the meeting to discuss potential community groups who may be interested in using part of the Uplands Middle School site after the school closes in July 2013. Mr Parker advised members that the Secretary of State had given authority to release the Uplands School site but added that the County Council was keen to retain the buildings for community use, particularly by Sudbury groups. He added that a viable and sustainable business plan needed to be in place by autumn this year and although SCC would like to receive an income from the facilities it was more important that the premises were retained for community use. Mr Parker stressed that it was only the buildings that were under discussion as the playing field area had been earmarked for use by Tudor Road School and the Ormiston Academy. Members advised that the Stour Valley Vineyard Church had already expressed an interest in using part of the premises. Members also expressed a wish to see part of the premises developed as a Centre of Excellence for training workplace skills. Mr Parker informed members that a workshop was being arranged at Uplands Middle School within the next couple of weeks and any groups who may be interested in making use of some of the facilities were being encouraged to attend. Mr Bennett, Mr Owen and Mr Spivey all indicated that they would like to attend the meeting.

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RECOMMENDED That when the date of the workshop at Uplands Middle School is confirmed all councillors and groups who may be interested are informed and invited to attend. That Mr Parker be invited to report back to the September Policy & Resources committee to update members on progress regarding the future of Uplands Middle School. That Mr Parker be THANKED for attending the meeting.

9. PROPOSED ‘A’ BOARD POLICY Members discussed the proposed ‘A’ Board Policy.

Members agreed that there should be a restriction on the size of ‘A’ board permitted but otherwise approved the policy. RECOMMENDED That a maximum size of A1 for ‘A’ boards be added to the proposed policy. That with the addition of the A1 size limit, the ‘A’ Board Policy be ADOPTED. The business of the meeting was concluded at 8:35pm.

MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING OF SUDBURY TOWN COUNCIL HELD IN THE ASSEMBLY ROOM, TOWN HALL, SUDBURY ON TUESDAY 9th JULY 2013 AT 7.00PM Present: The Mayor, Mr A Osborne, in the CHAIR, Councillors: Mrs S Ayres, Mr J Owen, Mr N Bennett, Mr R Platt, Mr S Clarke, Mr J Sayers, Mr P Gray, Mr R Smith, Mrs J Osborne, Mr R Spivey, Town Clerk Mrs J Howells, Deputy Town Clerk, Mr C Spence Suffolk County Councillor, Mr K Polley Streetwatch Website Co-ordinator The Mayor passed on best wishes on behalf of the council to Mr Ian Pointon hoping that he makes a speedy recovery from his recent illness.

1. APOLOGIES Apologies for absence were received from Mr S Barrett, Mr O Forder, Mrs L Ford-Platt, Mr I Pointon and Mr A Welsh.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST In accordance with guidance from Babergh District Council’s Standards Committee, Messrs. Owen, Bennett and Osborne declared that they are Babergh District Councillors. Mr Sayers declared that he is a Suffolk County Councillor, Babergh District Councillor and Great Cornard Parish Councillor. All of these members asked that it be noted that their views expressed at this meeting would be based on information available at the time and might not be the same as those expressed at meetings involving other councils. Mr Osborne, Mrs Osborne and Mr Gray all declared a non pecuniary interest in agenda item 9 3. DECLARATIONS OF GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY There were no declarations of gifts or hospitality 4. REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATION No requests for dispensation had been received 5. MINUTES RESOLVED That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday 11th June 2013 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

6. ADJOURNMENT At 7.06pm the town council formally adjourned debate to allow townspeople to put questions to the council. The business of the meeting resumed at 7.20pm.

7. TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: Planning & Development It was RESOLVED to ADOPT the REPORT, 17th June 2013 Leisure & Environment It was RESOLVED to ADOPT the REPORT 25th June 2013 Highways & Footpaths It was RESOLVED to ADOPT the REPORT 25th June 2013 Planning & Development It was RESOLVED to ADOPT the REPORT 1st July 2013 Finance (Private & Confidential) This was deferred until agenda item 13, 2nd July 2013 Policy & Resources It was RESOLVED to ADOPT the REPORT, 2nd July 2013 8. POLICE REPORT No representative from Suffolk Constabulary was able to attend the meeting and a police report was not available.

9. STREETWATCH WEBSITE Mr Kevin Polley attended the meeting to update members on the new Streetwatch website which has been partly funded by the Town Council. The website was originally created to enable Streetwatch volunteers to arrange patrols with other team members and leave messages for each other. However the web designers soon realised that the website had the potential to grow much bigger allowing the public to also access the site to help prevent crime. Councillors were keen to find out how the success of the Streetwatch scheme and website is measured. Mr Polley advised that further funding was needed for insurance, administration support from Suffolk Police staff, website maintenance and updates, and various items of security and hi-viz clothing.

RESOLVED That councillors forward any suggestions for monitoring success rate of the Streetwatch scheme to Cllrs. Mr A and Mrs J Osborne, for ideas to be discussed at the next Sudbury Streetwatch meeting That Mr Polley completes a grant aid application form for funding to be discussed by the Finance committee. That Mr Polley be THANKED for attending the meeting and his report NOTED 10. COUNTY COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Colin Spence reported: • The second spending review is now in the public domain and further huge cuts in spending are required • £3 million has gone back into reserves but much of this has been earmarked for specific projects Councillor John Sayers reported: • A Well Being board has been established in order to provide funding and support for troubled families • Leader of the Council, Mark Bee, is looking to set up a meeting with the Natural Environment Manager, Nick Collinson, to look into ways of safeguarding and enhancing the natural environment • He had given Locality Funding to Newstalk for the Blind RESOLVED That Mr Spence and Mr Sayers be THANKED and their reports NOTED 11. DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Councillor Nigel Bennett reported: • Talks are ongoing with a hotel chain regarding the development of part of the Belle Vue site. There will be a community consultation before any plans are finalised • Progress is being made on the regeneration of the Hamilton Road area • The times of the Strategy and Full Council meetings will in future be alternated one during the day and one in the evening in order to allow members in employment to attend • The Council is embarking on a transformation agenda with the view to improving services as well as saving money RESOLVED That Mr Bennett be THANKED and his report NOTED 12. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor informed members that he had attended the following events: • 15th June – opened newly built Quaker House together with Terry Waite • 16th June – cheque presentation for Mayor’s charities in St Peter’s • 21st June – first birthday Midsummer Celebrations for Sudbury Community event • 23rd June – opened The Taste of Sudbury event • 23rd June – Sudbury Orchestra’s 20th birthday celebrations

• 29th June – Armed Forces Day • 2nd July – Sudbury, Ontario Youth String Orchestra concert • 3rd July – Bridge Project open day • 4th July – Independence Day wreath laying at Sudbury War Memorial • 5th July – Bridge Project Jazz night • 6th July – Meet the Mayor coffee morning The Mayor has also visited the Scout Club and Rowing Club as part of his promise to bring the Council to the people. The Mayor congratulated the Sudbury Town Team for organising the very successful Taste of Sudbury event which was attended by over 4500 people. Some local businesses have indicated that they would be interested in becoming involved with a similar event next year.

The business of the meeting was concluded at 9pm.

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE HIGHWAYS AND FOOTPATHS COMMITTEE HELD IN THE MEETING ROOM, TOWN HALL, SUDBURY ON TUESDAY 30th JULY 2013 AT 7.15PM PRESENT: Mr R Platt – Chairman, Mr A Osborne - Mayor (ex–officio), Mrs S Ayres, Mr N Bennett, Mrs N Ford-Platt, Mrs J Osborne, Mr R Smith, Mrs J Howells - Deputy Town Clerk, Miss C Rawlinson - student (Shadowing Award scheme) 1 SUBSTITUTES AND APOLOGIES Any member attending as an approved substitute to report giving his/her name and the name of the member being substituted. Apologies were received from Mr P Gray and Mr J Owen 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members were asked to declare any interest in the agenda items. In accordance with guidance from Babergh District Council’s Standards Committee Messrs. Bennett and Osborne declared that they are Babergh District Councillors. They asked that it be noted that views expressed at this meeting would be based on information available at the time and might not be the same as those expressed at meetings involving other councils. Mrs Ford-Platt declared a non pecuniary interest in agenda item 9 3 DECLARATIONS OF GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY There were no declarations of gifts and hospitality 4 REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATION No requests for dispensation had been received 5 MINUTES RECOMMENDED That the Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 25th June 2013 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

6 MATTERS PENDING LIST Members discussed the Matters Pending List.

RECOMMENDED That the redirection of traffic away from Waldingfield Road at the East St/Girling St junction be added to the Matters Pending list. That the remainder of the Matters Pending list be NOTED. 7 TO PRIORITISE HIGHWAYS ISSUES FOR ACTION BY SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Members had been asked by SCC Highways to prioritise various highways issues in the town that need resolving as funding is not available in the highways budget for all work to be completed. The Town Clerk had been requested by the police to investigate traffic problems caused by taxis waiting in King Street beyond the designated taxi waiting area.

The priority areas identified are as follows: a) To extend the taxi parking in King Street b) Dedicated disabled parking in Gaol Lane c) 20mph speed limits, d) Widening of footpath in Gainsborough St for traffic calming Members also requested that the redirection of traffic away from Waldingfield Road at the East St /Girling St junction be classed as a priority for SCC Highways.

RECOMMENDED That the Town Clerk advises SCC Highways of the following priorities: First joint priorities: (i) Dedicated disabled parking in Gaol Lane together with the extension of taxi rank in King Street (ii) 20mph speed limits. Second priority: Widening of footpath in Gainsborough St for traffic calming. Third priority: Redirection of traffic away from Waldingfield Road at the East St / Girling St junction 8 TO DISCUSS LOCATION OF CYCLE RACKS Following consultation with SCC Highways and suggestions from them, it was agreed that two cycle racks, purchased using S106 funding, be placed at the top of North Street on the north side outside Weatherspoons. SCC have drawn up plans and are prepared to install these. Three of the six cycle racks purchased using the S106 funding have already been placed behind St Peter’s Church. SCC also recommended that the Town Clerk consults with Roy’s of Wroxham with the view to placing the remaining cycle rack near to the store entrance off Great Eastern Road. Members also suggested that Roy’s may be willing to purchase an additional cycle rack to install alongside the one available from the town council.

RECOMMENDED That the Town Clerk requests that SCC install two cycle racks at the top of North Street in the vicinity of Weatherspoons That the Town Clerk contacts Roy’s of Wroxham suggesting that they purchase a cycle rack with the view to installing it near to their store entrance together with a cycle rack already purchased by the Town Council 9 TO DISCUSS REQUEST FOR CROSSING NEAR TO ST GREGORY’S SCHOOL Members discussed a request from Mr P Knowles, Headteacher at St Gregory’s School, for a pedestrian crossing across Mill Hill from the Mill Hotel. A ‘walking bus’ is planned for children to alleviate problems caused by lack of parking in the vicinity of the school. The Mill Hotel has given permission for the ‘walking bus’ to commence from its car park.

However parents are concerned about the dangers of crossing Mill Hill from the hotel.

Members sympathised with Mr Knowles but were concerned about the cost implications of creating a pedestrian crossing. Members were reminded that a pedestrian refuge was put in place in the middle of the road some years ago in order to help pedestrians cross the road. RECOMMENDED That the Town Clerk contacts SCC to request an additional school crossing patrol officer for Mill Lane which could possibly be part funded by Cllrs.

Sayers and Spence through Quality of Life funding. That the Town Clerk contacts SCC to request that the Mill Hill area in the vicinity of St Gregory’s school be designated as a ‘20’s Plenty’ zone.

The meeting closed at 8.10pm MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE LEISURE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE HELD IN THE MEETING ROOM, TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY 30th JULY 2013 AT 6.30PM PRESENT: Mr R Smith – Chair, Mr A Osborne – Mayor, Mrs S Ayres, Mr N Bennett, Mrs N Ford-Platt, Mrs J Osborne, Mr R Platt, Mrs J Howells – Deputy Town Clerk, Miss C Rawlinson – student (Shadowing Award scheme) 1. SUBSTITUTES AND APOLOGIES Any member attending as an approved substitute to report giving his/her name and the name of the member being substituted. Apologies were received from Mr S Barrett, Mr P Gray and Mr I Pointon. Mr Bennett attended as a substitute for Mr Gray. Mrs Osborne attended as a substitute for Mr Barrett

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members were asked to declare any interest in the agenda items. In accordance with guidance from Babergh District Council’s Standards Committee, Messrs. Bennett and Osborne declared that they are Babergh District Councillors. They asked that it be noted that views expressed at this meeting would be based on information available at the time and might not be the same as those expressed at meetings involving other councils. Mr Bennett declared a non pecuniary interest in agenda item 9.

3. DECLARATIONS OF GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY There were no declarations of gifts or hospitality.

4. REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATION No requests for dispensation had been received.

5. MINUTES RESOLVED That the Minutes of the meeting held on 25th June 2013 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

6. MATTERS PENDING Members discussed the Matters Pending List. RECOMMENDED Item 3 – Allotments – that further investigation is made regarding the costs involved in leasing land at the Garden Centre Item 6 – Sandy Lane – that the debate over whether the Sandy Lane site should remain after the new site is available at the Chilton development is discussed as an agenda item by the Policy & Resources committee and that this be noted on the Matters Pending list That the remainder of the Matters Pending list be NOTED 7. REQUEST TO CONSIDER MOVING THE TOTEM POLE IN NEWTON ROAD A request had been received to consider moving the totem pole in Newton Road to Siam Gardens. The totem pole has been carved out of a dead tree at the site in Newton Road and is currently secured by its roots. Moving the pole would necessitate securing it onto a plinth which would then shorten its life expectancy due to rotting. Members agreed that cutting back vegetation around the site would make the totem pole more visible.

RECOMMENDED That Sudbury Town Council does not support the relocation of the totem pole. That BDC are requested to cut back vegetation around the totem pole in Newton Road in order to make it more visible 8.TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE MUSEUM/HERITAGE CENTRE EXTENSION Following the decision to keep the Tourist Information Centre located within the Library, the Museum Trust has requested that the Museum/Heritage Centre be extended into the area currently used as a meeting room. The Museum Trust has expressed concern that since the TIC has vacated the meeting room area visitor numbers to the Heritage Centre have dropped.

By extending displays and exhibits into the meeting room area, the Museum will be more visible from the pavement thus encouraging more visitors. RECOMMENDED That the Town Clerk meets with Mr Robin Drury, designer of the original Heritage Centre plus representatives from the Museum Trust and the Ephemera Group to consider plans and costings for an extension of the Museum into the current meeting room area 9. TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FOR NEW PARKRUN VENTURE Members discussed a request for support for a new ParkRun venture starting in Cornard.

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Sudbury Mayor’s Report Hello to you all.

What a fantastic month for Sudbury. Further proof that Sudbury is a wonderful place to live, work, play and visit. As you are all aware I am sure, Sudbury won Gold for the Best Town in the Anglia in Bloom Awards. We also won the Best Open Space for Bell Vue Park, and were commended for our allotments and our innovation in respect of the Gainsborough Trail. Well done to the Sudbury in Bloom Committee and all the volunteers. I was at the Award ceremony held at St Albans and how proud I was to collect our award for the Town. If you wish to help in regards to next year’s Awards please contact the Town Hall.

As though this was not enough Sudbury Town won Suffolk’s Most Active Town Award 2013. The contribution made by the endless number of organisations in the town with their supports and volunteers plays a siniciant part in helping the keep out town vibrant. Well done to you all.

In addition to this our four students who have been shadowing four Town councillors over the last few months have now successfully completed the Local Shadowing a Councillor Scheme run by the Youth Council. Well done.

There have recently been a few problems with noise and anti social behaviour by a small majority of people in the Kingfisher Car Park. Both myself and the Town Council have been in contact with the Sudbury Police and Babergh to come up with a long term solution and I understand from the Police that this problem is now resolved.

As I mentioned in my last article I continue to make impromptu visits to our various organisations and charities to give you all the opportunity to talk to me about your concerns as well as what you feel is good about Sudbury. Please contact the Town Hall if you would like me to visit your organisation. August has been fairly quite in respect of events etc but I am pleased to report that on the 24th August I was pleased to open the St Gregory’s Church Fete. Well done to all involved and both Jan and myself really enjoyed ourselves, especially the cream tea. On the 31st August the Residents of Banham Drive held a Tea Perty to raise funds for my charities. What a wonderful afternoon it was and the weather was very kind to us. Many thanks to Jean, Val, Joy and Maxine, the families and residents who made this such a success.

On the 5th September Jan and I helped out on the Street Watch stand on Market Hill. This is a wonderful initiative that provides a friendly face on our street. We are always looking for volunteers so please contact me is you wish to join.

On the 6th September I attended the Open Day at Mulberry House, These people are doing fantastic work with vulnerable homeless adults who find themselves for variety of reasons needing support. Both Jan and I were very impressed with the initiative to all involved. and the work being undertaken.

Well done On the 18th July Jan and I was honoured to attend the University of Essex Graduation Ceremony. How enlightening and encouraging it was to see so many young people graduating and starting out on what I really hope will be successful and happy futures. I would also like to thank Lord Andrew Phillips for his kindness and hospitality during our visit. It is always a pleasure to see new shops opening up in Sudbury and I was pleased to be part of the opening ceremony for Munch-Moi.and I wish them all the very best for the future.

In July the Council held yet another very successful Party in the Park. Again the weather was very kind to us and everyone had a lovely family time. Many thanks to the officers, councillors and volunteers who helped to make the event such a success. On the 31st July I unveiled a new sign at the Cricket Club to celebrate the sharing of the Club House between the Cricket Club and the Hockey Club. A most enjoyable day as it was also Sudbury’s Cricket Week.

It is always very encouraging to see young people aspiring to achieve success and I was very fortunate to be invited to an exhibition of art by Kerr McIlwraith.

This young man has got a great deal of talent and I wish him every success for the future. You have all read in the local press about the success of the Annual Rowing Club Regatta. It was great to be part of this success and both Jan and myself had a lovely day sitting by the river watching the races and later presenting the prizes. Well done to all involved.

On the 10th August I had the pleasure of attending the Catchpole Summer Fete. The weather was kind to us and I extend a big thank you to the staff, residents, friends and families in helping to make the event a success. Also on the 10th August I was honoured to open the new Exploring U Counselling Centre for Well Being. This centre will provide a valuable service in Sudbury to those who need help and support through difficult and challenging times, as well as providing training to new and existing therapists. I wish them all the very best..

On the 13th August I was invited to attend AFC to meet a group of young people who are off to visit Hoxter, one of our Twin Towns. To involve Sudbury, as well as to celebrate the Olympics, last year guests from our twin towns were invited to Sudbury to participate in a weekend of sport. The aim was to

inspire a legacy from the Olympics as well as providing an opportunity for our young people to develop links and friendships with our friends from abroad, this helping us to sustain and strengthen our association with out Twin Towns into the future. Hoxter has extended a warm welcome to children and adults from Sudbury to return the visit and a plaque will be presented to Hoxter to thank them for their kindness and support. A true and robust demonstration that our aspiration of 2012 has been achieved.

I also attended the unveiling of the Talbot Trail Mural. This has been funded and sited at the Sudbury Ipswich Building Society and is well worth a visit. It is hoped that it will make more people aware of the Trail and encourage more visitors to Sudbury. Always a good thing. Many thanks and well done to the Ipswich Building Society, Rbins Drury and Rob Pewsey.

I will close now but look forward to seeing you all.

Adrian

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Long Melford Parish Report Councillor Richard Kemp Tresco, New Road, Long Melford, Suffolk CO10 9JY 01787 378149 richard.kemp@suffolk.gov.uk

Broadband in Suffolk Broadband speeds are inconsistent and generally poor across much of Suffolk. Upgrades to fibre broadband (Fibre to the cabinet, FTTC) are generally limited to the denser urban areas, with rural areas left with older copper broadband. BT, under their own commercial activity, have upgraded 59% of the cabinets across Suffolk with fibre. These are those which they identified a commercial case for doing so. The things which are considered when making the decision as to whether or not a cabinet is commercially viable include the potential revenue from the lines, weighed up against civil engineering, power provision, planning permission etc.

BT have undertaken this process, and committed to upgrading 59% of areas in Suffolk using their own capital at their own risk. The other areas (the expensive areas with high civil engineering and power costs and fewer lines connected to secure revenue) are non viable and were set to be left unimproved. At this point, Suffolk County Council chose to intervene in these "leftover" areas as there was market failure. In order to fix this, and extend the 59% coverage up to 90%, we signed a contract with BT committing investment to turn the non viable ones viable. So our investment, termed the "Suffolk Better Broadband Programme" intervenes in the 41% of Suffolk which has been leftover by the (BT and Virgin Media) commercial upgrades, this area is termed the "intervention area".

This contact commits £11.68m of Suffolk County Council funds, £11.68m of DCMS funds and a further contribution from BT. Essentially we are extending the 59% fibre coverage achieved commercially up to 90%, and also ensuring that every single premise in the county has speeds of between 2Mbps and 24Mbps, even if it is not delivered over fibre.

This will complete in September 2015 and has nine rollout phases between now and then.

Local pubs are in serious decline. Twenty-six pubs close every week across the country.

In many instances, valued community pubs are converted into other uses such as betting shops and pay-day loan stores or are demolished, without planning permission being required. This means that local communities and the councils that represent them have no say before local pubs are lost to the local area forever. We are therefore asking if you could please put forward a motion for your next Council meeting resolving to submit the following proposal under the Sustainable Communities Act: “That the Government help protect community pubs in England by ensuring that planning permission and community consultation are required before community pubs are allowed to be converted to betting shops, supermarkets and pay-day loan stores or other uses, or are allowed to be demolished.”

New Highways Contract We are now getting close to the start of the new contract for highways services. This starts on 1st October, and I have given some details at item 12 in my report to the 19th September County Council. On that day there will be a display in the councillor area, where representatives from Kier MG Ltd and SCC Highways will be present to answer questions. I hope you will be able to take advantage of this opportunity to meet the team.

The overriding priority is making sure that critical operational services continue smoothly during the change over to the new contract, and safety is the top priority. Extra effort is therefore being made to ensure that repair of safety related defects and response to emergencies continue uninterrupted. Winter maintenance is also a particular priority. Kier MG is very aware of the high standard of winter service for which Suffolk is well known, and the expectations on them as a result. Much planning has taken place jointly between the council and Kier MG, and pre-contract preparations have included restocking with salt over the summer and ensuring gritters are fully serviced and ready to go.

I should also like to dispel any misconception that there will be a lot of new people delivering the service. The people currently designing and delivering highway works and services will transfer to the new contractor and continue to work on providing the service.

You will therefore still be served by the same people who know, and are based in, Suffolk.

In any case, the area highway offices, which will be your main point of contact on highways issues, will remain part of the County Council. Among other things, the area offices will continue to carry out the regular inspection of our roads, and make the key operational decisions on salting and snow clearing operations. The new contract will provide councillors with ready access to up to date information on what work is planned and taking place in their divisions. This will start to become available during the first few months of the contract.

I am very conscious that some councillors have experienced quite long delays in the delivery of some small scale local highway projects. The new contract should bring improvement and consistency to the service councillors receive on locally important projects. A clear works date will be set at an early stage and all activities planned and monitored to achieve that date. This will only work if councillors appreciate there is no longer capacity in area office teams to carry out design work, so may I respectfully ask you not to expect them to do so. All design of highway works will be undertaken by the new contractor, Kier MG. The cost of design will be part of the costs charged for any scheme, including those funded from councillors’ local highways budgets.

I am very much looking forward to the improvements in service, as well as the financial savings, which the new contract will bring. I also recognise the operational priorities for the first few weeks of the transition, and that the improvements will not be instant, and I thought it would be helpful for me to share that with you.

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Small businesses offered tips on obtaining finance Small business owners seeking to obtain finance should ensure that they prepare a robust business plan and be able to demonstrate an understanding of key areas of their business's finances, according to advice released by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the British Bankers' Association (BBA). The organisations have released the advice as part of Small Business Advice Week, which ran from 2 to 8 September. Independent research suggests that three in every ten small businesses are refused finance every quarter, and the FSB and BBA have published some key tips which aim to improve their chances of a successful application: • Have a robust plan in place: a solid business plan will not only help with the initial financing of the business, but should be revised regularly to ensure that it grows in line with the needs of the business • Demonstrate financial understanding: business owners should be able to show that they have an understanding of turnover, profits and existing debts, and have in place clear plans for repaying the debt • Check your credit rating: it is important to be familiar with your credit rating and that of your business • Be realistic: many business owners under- or over-estimate how much money they will need, which can affect a potential lender's confidence. It is essential to be realistic about your requirements • Keep in touch: Should your application be turned down, find out how you could adapt your business planning in order to change the outcome in the future New 'seven day bank switching' laws come into effect New rules allowing bank customers to switch their current account to an alternative provider within seven days have now come into effect. Under the new system, bank account holders will be able to transfer their account within seven working days, rather than the previous timescale of up to 30 days. Some experts have advised that customers could save as much as £500 or £600 by switching account providers. Mark Fiander from the Money Advice Service said, 'Whether that's because you're not paying fees or charges, or equally if you're not getting interest that's sitting in your current account, it can really add up'. Around two million individuals switched their bank accounts last year, and recent surveys predict that this figure could rise to more than five million under the new rules.

Paper banknotes 'could become obsolete’ The Bank of England is considering the introduction of plastic banknotes, to replace the UK's existing cotton fibre paper notes. Our current £5 note lasts on average just one year. Once they are judged to be unfit for circulation, the notes often end up in industrial compost. However, the proposed polymer notes, which are already used in a number of countries around the world, are more durable and should even survive being put through the washing machine. As well as reducing the impact on the environment, the Bank also believes that the notes would be more difficult to replicate, reducing the number of counterfeits in circulation, as well as being cleaner as the polymer resists dirt and moisture. The proposed notes would consist of a transparent and flexible film made from polypropylene, coated in an ink layer which would carry the notes' design. The inclusion of windows or clear portions could be added, which would further enhance their protection against fraud.

The Bank of England has spent three years researching the impact of polymer notes and has launched a public consultation programme to measure public opinion over the next few months, before its final decision in December. If public opinion is favourable, they could be introduced in 2016.

For further information on any of the subjects mentioned above, or any other tax matters, please do hesitate to give me, Andy Stopps, a call on 01787 880080.

The Compass Programme Volunteer Learning Facilitators The Befriending Scheme is looking for volunteers to support its new member learning programme to help adults and young people with learning disabilities fulfil their potential. This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in teaching, learning support and the voluntary/community care sectors.

Volunteers will be required to successfully complete our application process including an accredited training course (C&G Unit - ‘Preparing to support Learning’).

Interested? Please contact us for further information: Angie Bentley, Project Co-ordinator Tel: 01787 371333 Email: angie.bentley@thebefriendingscheme.org.uk

Are you worried that you might be boring?

By ex-punk rocker Andrew Stewart-Darling, Senior Pastor, Stour Valley Vineyard Church It is not too often I feel sorry for MPs, but my heart did go out to Labour backbencher Rachel Reeves who was humiliated by Newsnight’s editor.

Ian Katz accidentally told his 26,000-odd Twitter followers how he thought the female MP was “boring snoring” in her interview. The mistake was quickly picked up and seems to have touched a very public nerve. Well, no-one likes to be considered boring, do they? In wanting to be seen as interesting, some of us are tempted to take on opinions that are not our own. We listen to culture-current music to impress our teenage kids that quickly gets turned off when they leave the room.

We have a view on Syria. Should we bomb? We have a stock statement on saving the planet and the merits of Aldi. We have more than one opinion on how to solve the NHS crisis. We also store up amusing anecdotes to add sparkle to social occasions. Apparently, 8 out of 10 of us lie in social situations to sound more intelligent, worldly and more travelled than we are. Now as I approach the end of my 40s I have to accept that I have failed to conquer the world with my own brand of rock and roll, so I will probably never make it onto the interviewer’s couch. Instead. I find myself middle-aged, middle-incomed and, well, er, middle of the road. Have I become boring? Well, I have to admit that I have found myself saying, “If I go now I can beat the queue at the tip” and “That looks a great film. Must watch that when it comes round on TV.” The trouble is ‘boring’ is a downer. For our own self-esteem and public confidence we want acceptance. We want to be loved.

Through God’s eyes there appears to be no such concept as ‘boring’. I have searched through my whole Bible and not found one single reference to it.You might think that is boring in itself, but I have to deduce that we are able to get God’s attention for who we are, without the need to be someone special. I find that rather liberating. Being around God and his church has undoubtedly built up my self-esteem and public confidence.

The Bible says that when two or three people get together in the name of Jesus he is there in the midst of them. In short hand, that means in the church, through our worship, through prayer and through acts of kindness to one another. He takes ordinary people like you and me and does extraordinary things with us and through us, if we dare to believe in him and take his words at face value. Becoming a Christian some 25 years ago was one of the best decisions of my entire life. It’s been a blast! You might think that makes me boring, but maybe that’s because your view of church is boring.

So here is my challenge. Why not visit Stour Valley Vineyard Church on a Sunday morning, 10.30am at the Delphi Centre? Or try one the other wonderful local churches. And if you don't, I promise not to think you are boring.

Read ASD’s blog: www.iGod.typepad.com. Stour Valley Vineyard is a contemporary church that meets on Sundays 10.30 am at the Delphi Centre, Newton Road, Sudbury (apart from the first Sunday when it meets in the evening at 6.30pm). More info at stourvalleyvineyard.org.

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Long Melford Hist. & Arch. Society

A talk by Wendy Barnes entitled ‘Bad neighbour to Brewer’ Thursday, October 17th at 7.30p.m in the Long Melford Old School Visitors are most welcome.

For more information contact Caroline Brown 01787 379934.

SUDBURY SOCIETY Friday 25th October, 7.30 pm Friars Hall, School Street, Sudbury

The Warrens of Breckland A talk by Ann Mason Admission: Members £2, visitors £3 www.sudburysociety.org.uk Rabbits were introduced to Breckland soon after the Norman conquest and became a favourite dish of royalty. Over the years their warrens extended for miles and were protected by warreners.

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(Long Melford & Lavenham Surgeries) Flu Clinic Please note that because of a delay in the supply of the vaccines from our pharmaceutical supplier, this year’s clinics are being held in the same week. If you are a patient at the Long Melford and Lavenham Practice and are 65 and over, or; suffer from Heart Disease, Asthma, Diabetes, Renal Disease, are a carer or you are pregnant, we recommend that you have a flu vaccination. We will be holding Walk-In clinics this year at: Long Melford on Tuesday 15th October 2013 8.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m Lavenham on Thursday 17th October 2013 8.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m Flu vaccinations are also being offered this year for all children from 2 to 3 years of age (these will be offered during normal nursing sessions). Letters will be sent to respective parents/guardians asking you to contact the surgery to make an appointment.

Shingles As part of a new program, shingles vaccinations are being offered for the first time via the NHS at GP surgeries. Vaccinations are available only for all those aged either 70 or 79 years of age.

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Hospice Care Week 2013 Can we count on you this Hospice Care Week?

Hospice Care Week runs from 7th – 13th October this year and is a national campaign to help raise awareness and celebrate the work of local Hospices, like St Elizabeth Hospice, which improve the lives of local people living with a progressive illness. St Elizabeth Hospice is asking supporters to make their actions count to help grow local Hospice care for local people.

Helen Causer, St Elizabeth Hospice’s Head of Community Engagement, said: “We are asking supporters in our local community to pledge to tell five people why Hospice care counts. Their support will mean our patients and their families will get the care they need, when they need it.

“Can we count on you to help spread the word during Hospice Care Week?”

Representatives from St Elizabeth Hospice will be on the road and out and about in your local community during Hospice Care Week to encourage supporters to get involved and help spread the word about the growing need for St Elizabeth Hospice services.

St Elizabeth Hospice relies on the support of the local community through fundraising, volunteering, and supporting its shops.

To get involved, visit www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk or follow St Elizabeth Hospice on Facebook and Twitter @StElizabethHosp to find out where the Hospice staff will be during the week.

Fencing Taster Sessions @ Its sure to be a ball!

25th October to 1st November (inclusive) Entry £5 per person (adults & children - 2 years & under free) All activities included.

Together with the usual farm trail favourites, animals and activities there will be

The Hooting Haunted Barn & The Howling Hay Stack, Witches Wood & the Owly Inflatable Open everyday 10am until 4pm (last entrance 3.00pm)

Come and try this ancient and exciting sport - all equipment is provided.

Where?

Elmsett and Aldham Village Hall When?

Saturday 26 October 10.00 am until 3.00pm Who? Anyone aged 8 to 88 How much? £3.00 for under 18, £5.00 for adult, £7.00 for adult and child Approximately 30 minute drop in sessions will be run with the last one starting at 2.30pm. Coaches are registered with British Fencing and the necessary equipment will be supplied.

No shorts please. Light refreshments will be available For more information contact John 01473 658804 All proceeds will go towards a toilet for St Peter’s Church, Elmsett

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Open Day Saturday 12th October 10 am - 2 pm

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What’s On at the National Trust Lavenham by Lantern Light, Saturday 26 October, 6.30pm Lavenham is one of the best preserved medieval villages in England. The rich cloth merchants who lived here were some of the wealthiest in the country, leaving behind a unique legacy of buildings. Jane Gosling, the Guildhall’s Manager, will escort you round to look at the village by lantern light, telling the stories of Lavenham through time. We end the evening with hot drinks and home-made cakes in the Guildhall. £7.50 per person. To book call 01787 247646.

Railway Walk, Saturday 5 October, 10.30am - 1pm Join us for a guided four-mile walk retracing the route of the former Great Eastern Railway Line linking the medieval wool towns of Lavenham and Long Melford. Meet at Lavenham Guildhall Tearoom for refreshments and a short introduction before starting your walk. At the end of the walk, enjoy lunch at Melford Hall and a chance to look around the house. £14 booking essential 01787 379228. Refreshments and admission included in the price of the ticket.

Railway Walk, Saturday 12 October, 10.30am - 1pm Join us for a guided four-mile walk retracing the route of the former Great Eastern Railway Line linking the medieval wool towns of Lavenham and Long Melford. Meet at Lavenham Guildhall Tearoom for refreshments and a short introduction before starting your walk. At the end of the walk, enjoy lunch at Melford Hall and a chance to look around the house. £14 booking essential 01787 379228. Refreshments and admission included in the price of the ticket.

Escape to the Country, Sunday 20 October, 11am A guided walk through the typically Suffolk countryside around Melford Hall.

Enjoy some beautiful vistas including open fields, gently rolling hills, distant churches nestling in the countryside and clear running brooks. At times, all you will ‘hear’ is total peace and quiet. (6 miles) £5 booking essential 01787 379228.

A Walk through Time, Thursday 26 October, 1pm A short stroll of 1.5 miles around the upper end of Long Melford. Based on the Estate map of 1580 which still hangs in the Great Hall you will see a number of buildings still in existence today, but also more recent items of interest. £5 booking essential 01787 379228.

Windmill Hill Walk, Sunday 27 October, 11am Get away from the traffic and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. A guided walk which takes in the Suffolk countryside with hidden gems, dappled shade in the woodland, open fields and the spectacular views of Long Melford’s Holy Trinity church and Melford Hall. Includes a visit of Holy Trinity church. £5 booking essential 01787 379228.

Mini-feet Activity Trail, Wednesday 30 October, 1pm A trail for the under 6’s to follow as they answer the clues to identify the different items which form the beauty of our natural environment.

FREE event (normal admission applies) Young Children’s Discovery Walk, Thursday 31 October, 1pm A nature trail through Melford Hall park for accompanied children 6 years and older. Includes voucher for a hot chocolate drink. £1 per adult/child (+ garden admission)

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Newton Green put up a fighting challenge in an attempt to win the Suffolk Stenson Shield for the first time, but lost narrowly to final tie favourites Felixstowe Ferry. In the eight afternoon singles clashes, Newton scored some noteable successes, but they could not pull back the margin of a 3 – 1 reversal in the morning foursomes.

The final score was 7 – 5 to their rivals, who were determined to make up for losing last year’s final on a play-off hole. However, despite trailing at lunch time, with Jed Seeley and Ryan Talbot the only foursomes victors, Newton showed in the afternoon why they have become a force to be reckoned with in Suffolk golf. With Russell Oakey and Greg Hills always in command of their matches against Mark Foster and Rhodri Harston, Newton kept their hopes alive. But reversals for Ryan Talbot, Adam Woodhead and Steve Wordley, helped Paul Waring, Billy MacLeod and George Copsey recover Felixstowe’s momentum. A comfortable win for Ian Woodhead kept hopes alive for Newton but, despite an impressive half for 16-year-old Jed Seeley against the experienced Neil Meadows, and tail ender Simon Bearman holding the edge over Josh Murton, the morning setbacks just could not be rectified. With Bearman still on the course and one up with two to play, Felixstowe already had 6.5 points from a possible 12 in the bag. The Newton player might well have gone on to win, but it would still have given his side only 5.5 points, and Bearman and opponent Josh Murton settled for a half.

However, the final score could have been 6.5 - 5.5, instead of the agreed 7 – 5, and showed Newton’s first ever Stenson final appearance had been merited.

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Held at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa the event was attended by 70 golfers with teams including Willis, Larking Gowen, Ensors and DFDS Seaways. The overall winners were announced as Corporate Mailing Solutions, based in Great Dunmow. Ian Haughton, Managing Director, commented “when we heard about the vital work carried out by Cancer Campaign in Suffolk we were keen to be involved with the golf day. We thoroughly enjoyed our day at Stoke by Nayland’s beautiful Gainsborough Course and to go home as the winning team was a welcome bonus.”

The day concluded with a BBQ and charity raffle. Paul Winter, Chief Executive of Ipswich Building Society said “I am delighted that our 4th annual charity golf day has been such a success and would like to thank each of our players, sponsors and supporters, not forgetting the team at Stoke by Nayland for their wonderful hospitality and first class facilities”.

Karen Hare, Chief Executive of Cancer Campaign in Suffolk, added “It was such a great day, we were blessed with terrific weather and everyone had such fun. We would like to thank Ipswich Building Society, Suffolk IoD and all of the golfers for their support. As we are funded entirely by voluntary donations, events like this make a huge difference not only financially but also help us to communicate what we do to a wider audience.”

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