Sudbury & Long Melford Community News, April 2021

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APRIL 2021

BELLE VUE’S FUTURE CONFIRMED A new era for Belle Vue House and an entrance for Belle Vue Park to welcome town centre visitors were agreed by cabinet members of Babergh District Council.

Council-owned land comprising of Belle Vue House, the car park and the northern part of the old swimming pool site, was openly marketed between December 2020 and February 2021, with the six bids received from both community and commercial organisations reviewed against a set criteria including long term sustainability, price and deliverability. All bids sought to retain and restore Belle Vue House.

Due to the inclusion of commercially sensitive information, councillors had to hear details of the bids in a closed part of the meeting, but the recommended proposal in the report was approved. This proposal was to create a new retirement living development plus a conversion of the existing Belle Vue house back into private living accommodation with up to 100% of the capital receipt from the sale of the site to be reinvested into the creation of the proposed new entrance for Belle Vue Park by the Council.

The new entrance to the park will provide residents and visitors with a welcoming and fully accessible public space and an improved connection to the town and will be complemented by a new café and new toilets.

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Continued from the cover. The land being sold does not include Belle Vue Park, which councillors have pledged will remain as a valuable green asset for the town to enjoy for generations to come. The land being sold is also only part of the old swimming pool site as the remainder will be retained for the creation of the new park entrance. .

Babergh District Council’s cabinet member for economic growth and Chair of the Sudbury Vision Steering Group, Cllr Michael Holt said: “The proposals we received were very varied and we considered each application as well as all the submitted objections against a set of criteria BOE IPX UIJT EFDJTJPO XPVME VMUJNBUFMZ CFOFÙU 4VECVSZ * BN EFMJHIUFE that we have been able to make a decision that secures the future for Belle Vue House and the surrounding land. n$POÙSNJOH UIF GVUVSF GPS #FMMF 7VF JT QBSU PG PVS XJEFS WJTJPO GPS 4VECVSZ which includes rejuvenating the town and creating a place where people want to live, work and visit for many years to come.”

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Last year, together with Sudbury Town Council, businesses in Sudbury were invited to join the Virtual High Street initiative, which provides a digital window for the high street, connecting many local, independent businesses with their customers.

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The Mayor writes...

It’s been a bit of a busy month, not with the robes & chain so much but chairing the Town Council, it has been necessary to hold several additional Council meetings this year and also in December when it is unusual to hold full Council meetings. The reason is that we have found it necessary to challenge certain decisions that the District Council have been making affecting our Town without fully consulting us or the community and ignoring the outcome of the Public consultation held over the future of the Belle Vue House and Park. I appreciate the need to get on with many of the projects that have been scheduled for Sudbury, opening up the entrance to Belle Vue Park and bringing the House back up to a decent standard, making Market Hill a more pleasant area, developing the Hamilton Road area into a community asset with a cinema, all of these issues have been on the agenda for a long time, and the Town Council are anxious to see these developments resolved. But they have to be achieved with the support of the community, the District Council’s attitude is that they are the only ones who know what is best for Sudbury, but that isn’t the case, PVS NFTTBHF UP UIPTF 0GÙDFST BOE $PVODJMMPST XIP BSF CFIBWJOH MJLF B dictatorship, is please engage with the Sudbury community so that we can work together to achieve what is best for Sudbury.

With the rollout of the vaccine making it more likely that we can get out of UIJT JTPMBUJPO JO UIF OFYU NPOUI PS UXP XF OFFE UP SFÚFDU PO BMM PG UIPTF families that have been devastated by this dreadful virus, with that in NJOE JU JT IPQFE UIBU NBOZ QFPQMF XJMM CF SFÚFDUJOH GPS B NPNFOU PO UIF dreadful toll it has had on our community, I hope many people will have joined with me on the Town Hall steps at 12 noon on the 23rd March, the "OOJWFSTBSZ PG UIF ÙSTU MPDLEPXO PS CZ TUBOEJOH PO UIFJS EPPSTUFQ GPS B minute’s silence in memory of the many people who have tragically lost their lives to Covid 19.

I with many others joined the Kernos Centre at their AGM on Friday 19th March, the reason for mentioning them is that they are genuine local charity who rely totally on the support of local donations and provide support and counselling for those who suffer from stress, anxiety and mental issues.

The current situation has resulted in an increase in mental health issues across our community, Kernos has seen an alarming increase, especially amongst the young, who have needed their support over the last 5 years, so if you feel you would like to help a local charity, I cannot think of a more deserving case.

Last but certainly not least I will be visiting the Red House, all precautions taken obviously, to see a wonderful Lady called Pam who will be 100, I am really looking forward to it as it is one of the most enjoyable parts of being the Mayor.

That’s it for now stay safe, and hopefully things will get back to normal soon.

All the best, Jack Owen Town Mayor for Sudbury

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Rotary Round-up Well, the purple Rotary crocuses have, yet again, brightened various areas around Sudbury, but have now faded, and other more impressive Spring ÚPXFST BSF DIFFSJOH PVS EBZT BT XF look forward to being able to meet up again with people we have not seen face-to-face for so many months.

How much we have missed meeting with family and friends for so long!

A recent development for Sudbury (Suffolk) Rotary has been linking with another Sudbury Rotary Club, but this one in Ontario, Canada.

Their speakers have covered ‘The power of education: Indigenous rights, resistance and resilience’, ‘Climate Reality in 2021’ and on 12 April the Dexter - a ‘cutest topic will be ‘Supporting Humanitarian pooch’ contestant Work in Nicaragua through a Canadian Coast to Coast Virtual Bike Ride (7,176 km)’. Sudbury UK will join the Canadian club at 5.00 p.m. British time.

The Pooches on Parade virtual dog show was launched on 12 March and will run until 9 April. This event is designed to raise funds for The Kernos Centre in Sudbury and for St Nicholas Hospice. On-line entries with photographs will be accepted until 9 April and judging will take place on 14 April. Categories include: funniest, saddest, best dressed, cutest and TDSVGÙFTU " | EPOBUJPO JT TVHHFTUFE GPS FBDI EPH FOUFSFE BOE QSJ[FT XJMM be ‘Virtual Rosettes’ for Best in Class and Highly Commended. Entries can be submitted via Sudbury.virtualdogshow.org or the Sudburyrotary. com web site Rotary members are looking forward to being able to resume our faceto-face lunch time meetings, and are planning to extend invitations for potential Rotarians to come along to more informal get-togethers and EJTDVTT QPTTJCMF QSPKFDUT UP CFOFÙU PVS DPNNVOJUZ Recently, Club members contributed food and household items and cash donations to Sudbury Community Depot, which supports people moving GSPN IPNFMFTTOFTT JOUP BDDPNNPEBUJPO BT XFMM BT UIPTF ÚFFJOH GSPN domestic violence and for families struggling to make ends meet. This group has been supported by Rotary members since it was set up.

Unfortunately, because of Covid-19 restrictions the decision has had to be taken to cancel the annual Crucial Crew event for primary school children in years 5 and 6; this will be a considerable disappointment to schools who had hoped that the event would be able to go ahead.

Events in April will include a visit from another of Rotary’s international scholars, Cerise Siamos (from the USA), will explain her research at Cambridge University into Disease Prevention and Treatment.

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Eden Rose Coppice Last month you read about all the work going on in Armes Wood, situated behind Sainsburys. This month we have news from Eden Rose Coppice, not far from the back of Waitrose. As with our other sites, Armes Wood and Brickmakers in Ipswich, we provide a safe outdoor natural environment for the support of people living with life-limiting conditions. In addition, the charity provides community and peer support through engagement with woodland projects and other green therapies. Whilst it has been sad not to welcome groups into the wood for what feels like a very long time, our volunteers have been able to work (socially distanced and in restricted numbers) on maintaining the health of the wood. We have had to have some of the huge poplars (originally imported from Canada) taken down

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With that in mind we are looking for volunteer pudding(sweet) makers to join our team. If you can make a pud once a month please contact us via email info@ christophercentre.org.uk The Sudbury Community Depot housed at The Christopher Centre has been extremely busy throughout the lockdown period ensuring that those moving into temporary or permanent accommodation have all they need to help make this transition run as smoothly as possible.

Both The Open House and The Community Depot are extremely grateful for the support we have received from our local Community, Suffolk Community Foundation and our local Babergh and County councillors.

We have not been able to resume our Saturday Community markets which proved to be so popular from July to December 20. We do hope we can re start them as soon as we can.

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Springtime opening, Easter treats and great dining options at SbN During the recent lockdown we were delighted at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club to have the opportunity to open up our golf courses to welcome local villagers and residents to walk freely around the courses, lakes and woodland to enjoy the many stunning views this corner of the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer, and which many non-golfers may not have seen.

Now that lockdown is coming to an end, thankfully, and the golf courses will be opening up once again to members and visiting golfers from 29th March, we respectfully request that local residents refrain from walking over the golf courses for their own safety from that date, and keep to the public footpaths, and permissive paths and circular walks as designated by the Leavenheath Parish Council. For more details about these walking routes please WJTJU UIFJS XFCTJUF QBHF BU IUUQ MFBWFOIFBUI TVGGPML DMPVE GPPUQBUIT Looking at our other facilities at SbN, we are pleased to say that our Pippin Store will continue to provide delicious hot and cold takeaway food from our excellent Sports Bar menu, and mouthwatering takeaway Afternoon Teas – as well as hot drinks and snacks for walkers and golfers.

Be sure to make the most of our delicious Easter 3 Course hot Sunday Lunch offering for delivery locally, or takeaway, and special Easter Afternoon Tea – all available to order via Pippin on 01206 264265 by noon Thursday before Easter weekend.

Our outdoor terraces at the Hotel will soon be opening again on the 12th April, in time for some lovely spring weather hopefully – and even if there is still a chill in the air, we have introduced glass screens and heaters on all of our outdoor spaces so you can relax on sofas and enjoy great food, wine and beautiful views over the lake in cosy comfort!

Not long then until 17th May when our three newly refurbished restaurants will be opening up to welcome you inside for a choice of dining styles and a great selection of menus, depending on your mood. All of our restaurants offer their own stylish outdoor, heated terraces, so you can enjoy each dining experience al fresco. There’s also plenty of space for tables of 6 and for 2 households both inside and out!

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Many activities have continued during lockdown, facilitated by Zoom including our recently held AGM, having completed the elections on line and by post prior to the meeting. Brian Orton (Right) was elected as our new Chair after serving as treasurer for six years and last year as vice Chair. He and a strong committee have plans in place for resuming our full programme of activities and events as the COVID 19 restrictions are eased.

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The overall Council of the Year award meanwhile, is reserved for those deemed ‘outstanding’ in transforming their services and creating vibrant communities – with recognition of the councils’ joint working and use of technology in helping communities to thrive and be places that their residents are proud to call home. #LLR *OHN 7ARD LEADER OF "ABERGH $ISTRICT #OUNCIL SAID “This nomination couldn’t have come in a more challenging year. The pandemic HAS PRESENTED US WITH UNPRECEDENTED DEMANDS AND DIFÛCULT DECISIONS over how best to support our district and its recovery post-Covid. I am delighted that we are in the running for Council of the Year 2021 and would LIKE TO THANK ALL COUNCILLORS OFÛCERS AND PARTNERS WORKING WITH US TO HELP deliver our visions for our towns and communities – ensuring Babergh continues to be somewhere people are proud to call home for years to come.” #LLR 3UZIE -ORLEY LEADER OF -ID 3UFFOLK $ISTRICT #OUNCIL SAID “It’s WONDERFUL TO HAVE BEEN NAMED AS ÛNALISTS IN THREE CATEGORIES k PARTICULARLY for Council of the Year. The last 12 months have taken an unimaginable toll on so many people, but I am immensely proud that we have not only supported our communities through the immediate response to the pandemic, but also in how we have progressed ambitious and innovative plans to help transform our district and ensure a healthy post-Covid future for all our residents.”

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Firstly, check your meter is working properly and your usage has not gone up, even accidently. Also check what heaters you have and whether you’re using them correctly. Night storage radiators and immersion heaters can cause extremely high bills if used incorrectly.

There are a few things worth looking into. It could be that your bill is an estimate, in which case you need to give your supplier a new meter reading. If it’s not an estimate, check your last meter reading to see if it matches the one on your bill. If you still don’t have an answer, your supplier might have raised their prices. In any case, you’re doing the right thing to contact them.

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Courses focus on rural skills, environment and horticulture. Perrywood will be raising funds for laptops and tools as well as supporting their well being planting scheme at all their training locations.

These organisations are very closely linked to the Perrywood vision to inspire people of all ages to get more plants in their lives and enjoy gardens and gardening. Gardening and connecting with nature have been proven to positively affect people’s mental health. It can help them relax and de-stress, especially now, when the NHS is overstretched. More and more people suffer from mental health problems.

Susannah Robirosa, Fundraising & Development Manager, ActivGardens, says: “We are absolutely delighted we have been chosen by Perrywood.

They will be supporting our work in Sudbury’s park and other local green spaces to bring people together to learn skills and improve their local environment, make friends and build a sense of community, and grow both their physical and mental health and overall sense of well-being. This is a welcome boost after a challenging year, when being outdoors feels more important than ever.”

Jacqui Stone, CEO, Abberton Rural Training, says: “We are thrilled to be chosen by Perrywood, and we look forward to a blossoming relationship with the staff and customers over the coming months. This support will make such a huge difference to individuals and families, many of whom are isolated and disadvantaged.”

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Chilton Woods comprises of 289 acres of land, to the north of Woodhall Business Park, spanning the parishes of Acton, Chilton, Long Melford and Sudbury, with plans for the site ultimately including 288 affordable homes for lower income house-hunters and a new school.

Since outline planning permission was granted for the site in 2018, planning PGÙDFST IBWF XPSLFE DMPTFMZ XJUI BQQMJDBOU 5BZMPS 8JNQFZ BOE PUIFS stakeholders on the package of infrastructure to accompany these proposals, with more detailed plans coming back to the planning committee meeting – held virtually to ensure public safety during the current coronavirus outbreak.

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Members also agreed that the required Construction Environmental Management Plan (a pre-requisite of development starting) should be referred to Planning Committee for consideration. This in addition to a Design Code for the wider development – giving more detailed design guidance – which will be decided on at a later date, following extensive public consultation and engagement..

A new distributor road will also be created by the developer to adjoin these points to the site and form a link between residential and employment land, supported by Suffolk Highways together with further highways improvements to be funded by the applicant, including plans for a new roundabout and key junction improvements on the A134 to mitigate the development’s impact PO MPDBM USBGÙD 5ISFF UPVDBO DSPTTJOHT XJMM BMTP CF JOTUBMMFE UP IFMQ FOTVSF pedestrian safety.

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Over time, the development will also offer shops, cafes and restaurants, a community hall, and shared workspace on site – further eliminating the need for residents to use a car.

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We’re very excited to announce that we now have a new library manager, 2ACHEL 4AYLOR Rachel has worked with us before and many of you will know her from her previous positions within Suffolk Libraries. Gareth has moved on, within the company and we wish him well. That leads me nicely to our other piece of wonderful news; we are currently working on a plan to reopen safely. We already offer reservations and our Select and Collect service. 3ELECT AND #OLLECT JT BWBJMBCMF PO MJOF KVTU ÙMM PVU UIF GPSN PO UIF website, call in, or ring us at the library on 01787 321595.Our wonderful team will have a look at your requests and choose a selection of books for you to come and pick up. Do give this a try if you haven’t already; lots of QFPQMF XIP IBWF VTFE UIF TFSWJDF IBWF CFFO QMFBTBOUMZ TVSQSJTFE ÙOEJOH authors and even whole genres they didn’t know they liked!

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We’ll still be putting together some of our on-line offering, along with colleagues at other Suffolk Libraries, so have a look at the website suffolklibraries.co.uk and click on the links. If you or someone you know needs to borrow a laptop, we can help with this too. We have a scheme called $EVICE TO YOUR $OOR which you can take advantage of by ringing 07735 609303 or send an e-mail to DEVICETOYOURDOOR SUFFOLKLIBRARIES co.uk Lines are open Mon-Fri 9-12pm and you can leave a message out of hours.

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“Rabbits running, playing and grooming each other is a lovely sight but sadly they are often neglected because people assume they are easy to look after and don’t realise they can live for ten years. Rabbits should be neutered and receive yearly vaccinations, regular worming and health checks. They need a spacious exercise area attached to a roomy hutch as a place to rest in, NOT A PRISON. They are not solitary by nature and happily live in pairs or groups.

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