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Why not try something new in 2015?

Why not give yourself a present this year and invest in a course that is right on your doorstep and can be fitted around your existing commitments. Or if you are simply looking for a fun hobby, there are plenty of evening, day time and one day Saturday workshops in a wide range of leisure subjects. Could you turn your hand to creative writing, cake decorating or interior design?

Students on the Homemade Home course could learn how to completely redesign their soft furnishings and make new curtains, cushions and blinds.

The New Year is a time for thinking about a new you, so a course in Yoga may be the perfect antidote to Christmas excess. And for anyone who got engaged over the festive season a calligraphy course would be perfect to help you write beautiful handmade invitations to the big day.

Free time needn’t be down time with a fascinating leisure course to inspire you.

To find out more, please call West Suffolk College in Sudbury on 01787 880619, visit www.westsuffolk.ac.uk or email Sudbury@wsc.ac.uk.

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Why not give yourself the gift of a new hobby or even a new career for the New Year? Did you know that it’s never too late to qualify for a university place? At West Suffolk College in Sudbury you can study Access to Higher Education courses, which are recognised by universities as an alternative route to university. This means that if you didn’t study A Levels, or get the results you needed, first time around there is now a simple and flexible way to get back on track with the future you always wanted.

The Access course in Health and Social care, which starts in January, is a recognised route into a career in nursing and social work and could be the first step towards a whole new profession.

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Sudbury’s Mayor and Mayoress congratulate Thomas Gainsborough School on their stylish design for NANOOK’s Christmas shop window display 25th November saw the official unveiling of NANOOK’s Christmas shop window display, designed and created by the Art and Textile students at TGS, with the Mayor and Mayoress of Sudbury, Councillor Robert & Hilary Spivey in attendance as well as many representatives of other Sudbury organisations.

The Mayor and Mayoress were also joined by the staff and pupils from TGS who were involved in the project, along with their very proud parents.

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Hadleigh Farmers 175th Ball Raises Funds for Local Charities To celebrate their 175th anniversary year, Hadleigh Farmers Agricultural Association (HFAA) held a Charity Ball at The Talbooth in September. 160 members and guests enjoyed an evening of excellent food, wine and dancing, combined with a silent charity auction which raised in excess of ÂŁ6,000 for their chosen charities, The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institute and The East Anglian Chris Partridge presenting the Cheque to Rosie Western Air Ambulance.

One of their more recent social events was the annual Winter Drinks party, where Chris Partridge, Chairman of HFAA was pleased to present Rosie Western, Chairman of the Suffolk branch of RABI, with a cheque for over ÂŁ3,200. A separate presentation to East Anglian Air Ambulance will take place at the beginning of January at the Clubs first winter meeting.

Chris Partridge said â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were delighted to be able to support such a worthwhile cause as RABI and would like to thank the sponsors of the Charity Ball whose support combined with the generosity of the guests helped to raise such a significant amountâ&#x20AC;?.

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The Quay Theatre Have you taken a wander down Sudbury’s Quay Lane of late? It is the perfect riposte to those who complain that our town has so little to offer. Here I wish to elucidate on our wonderful Quay Theatre but that small acreage houses so much that is of benefit to our community. The cricket and hockey clubs, the outdoor and indoor bowls, croquet, the Stour Trust with it’s boat trips down our iconic river, the rowing and tennis clubs and the scouts’ HQ. The same building, which together with the granary and the theatre, hosts our history society and much, much more. That idyllic corner of our town must play host to over a thousand volunteers, sportspeople, thespians and others who give so much to our community. The never changing scene of watching a cricket or bowls match, pint in hand, as our forefathers enjoyed for generations. And all this in one little narrow track, often muddied and potholed, that mirrors all that is good in a small market town.

At the very end of that track, perched on the edge of the Stour, stands what was once an abandoned riverside warehouse. Where once barges plied their trade until the railways proved the death knell of the Stour Navigation Company in 1913 the building passed through several owners until marked for demolition in the early 1970’s. However, the people of Sudbury again stood firm against the ravages of developers. Only ten years earlier the iconic Corn Exchange was saved from the wrecker’s ball (although our Borough Council voted otherwise) and our local amateur dramatic group and like minded townspeople including Mayor Geoff Kisby proved what a determined campaign could achieve.

A massive construction project followed with professional fundraising and a band of stalwart volunteers working together with local builders Bailey and Goats.

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can achieve. One is minded of Kipling’s words “If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster and treat those two imposters just the same….”. Well, those that have administered our theatre for the past 33 years have done just that!

Enough of the past, let us look at today. The Quay, with only one full time member of staff, Sharon Buckler, a few part-timers and above all a wonderfully enthusiastic band of volunteers, is in as fine a fettle as it ever has been.

Despite the recent sad loss of leading light Nicki Murphy all were determined to ensure that the venue would continue to improve with the same high standards in her memory. Nicki was all that a good citizen should be. By personal example she led from the front for over three years and her early tragic death has not diminished the determination and fortitude of those Trustees and volunteers who still continue as Nicki and those that served before her, to manage this unique part of our heritage.

The exceptionally professional presentation of drama is an obvious point. I recently visited a performance of “Not About Heroes”, a brave production and certain not a popularist choice. A superb drama with but two local actors, Paul Vella and Mathew Byham, commanding the stage for well over two hours under the directorship of Trevor Laver. The production values, setting and acting equalled any presented in the West End. We dined first, in the bar area, great value and food at only £12 for two courses, and the cost of our tickets but £9.00 each. A terrific evening out in our home town, with no trains or taxis, for £50 including a few pints of Adnams served in great condition!

Away from drama the Quay has so much more to offer. The annual S.D.S. Christmas Pantomime, as corny and hammed up as hell, but wonderful fun for the kids, and above all a great source of much needed income. The Quay, you see, has one immense drawback, the limited seating of just 125. This means that production costs must be shared between smaller audiences than most nearby theatres. However, the smallness of the venue does ensure a greater atmosphere with rarely any rows of He’s behind you! empty seats. The film offerings which hopefully will be revamped in the near future to show those British and nonblockbuster productions not always favoured by our American owned cinema chains. When the film “Lincoln” was released we watched it one midweek afternoon in a packed Quay auditorium.

The Sudbury Musical Society and Drama Society still hold sway entertaining us as they have for years.

Productions such as “Oh! What a Lovely War” ensuring that yet again we do not have to leave Sudbury to enjoy truly professional presented entertainment.

The ever popular band tribute nights with the Rolling Clones and The Musical Society’s recent production of Soul presentations, Jack the Ripper again a great source of income. With Quay Comedy and Quay Children to further offer an eclectic mix to townspeople. The Sunday evening local history lectures, presented solely to raise funds for the Quay, and always packed.

And as for the strange British institution of Fancy Dress Parties, even that’s well catered for by Quay Costumes, although this rather oversized lump was forced to observe that most male thespians appear to be 5’6’’ and of more svelte dimensions.

The Quay Bar, open to all, often hosts acoustic music evenings with an intimate atmosphere, great beers, and on my last visit some superb blues unobtrusively playing in the background.

Obviously this all comes at a cost and fundraising unfortunately takes much management time that could better used in the daily administration. For example it must be obvious to all that the seating is now well past its sell by date. No, you will not be expected to take your own! For only £200 you, your family or your club, can sponsor a new seat with even a named plaque if you so desire. Just one small way of recognising our unique theatre and those that work so hard to maintain it. If we all visited the Quay but twice a year its future would be assured, that and a few more dedicated volunteers is all that is needed to guarantee that OUR town can enjoy professional, home produced, entertainment for years to come.

As they used to say about our sadly endangered pubs and churches, “Use it or lose it!”

Peter Thorogood

Sudbury Rowing Club at Star Head/ Alton Head Star Head Sunday 16th November As the club moves deeper into winter training crews start to compete in head races which work in the same way as a time trial event, with a crew set of every 30 or so seconds with the fastest time winning each category. The senior squads from Sudbury attended Star Head in Bedford with enough crews to take a full trailer of boats the club was well represented. The race takes place through the centre of Bedford over a 2Km course going through various bridges and bends. The ladies squad picked up some of the first wins this winter for the club, The girls from the Intermediate 3 coxed four winning their main event as well as splitting into smaller boats with Lara Thomas and Rebecca Minnich winning the Intermediate 3 double sculls and Bryony Dixon and Melissa Murton winning the Intermediate 2 double sculls. The Sudbury men in the master’s b/c coxed four made up of the Adams brothers Paul and Lee, Keith Paxman and Mike Arnott and Cox Lucy Keedy-Davies.

Alton Head Saturday 22nd November Just a week after racing at Star, Sudbury rowing club made their way to a relatively new event ‘Alton Head’ just outside of Ipswich. This race saw crews setting times over a 3.2Km stretch of Alton water in ideal conditions.

Sudbury had various good performances although not everyone had competition in Ladies IM3 4+ With winning cup. left to right: their categories the Coach Chris Jillings, Rebecca Minnich, club still came away Sarah Jane Gibbons, Bryony Dixon, Lara Thomas with 4 wins. These include; Tracy Muir, Maria Vigneau, Tricia Mcgrillen, and Jennifer Ward in the womens masters D coxless quad. Rebecca Minnich, Lara Thomas, Bryony Dixon and Melissa Murton and cox Sarah Jane Gibbons in the womens IM3 coxed fours who set the fastest time for any ladies crew of the day. Lily BlairSlater, Amelia Rogers, Emma Rogers, Natasha Treagust and cox Sophie Masetti in the junior womens J15 coxed quads. Ella Hysom and Natasha Treagust in the junior womens J15 double sculls. Although there was no competition in his categories another notable performance is Nathan Franklin in the single scull who was the fastest sculler of the day. Overall: good results for the club for the start of the winter.

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Stretching before exercise helps prepare the body for activity by increasing the circulation of blood to the muscles and clearing the lymphatic system around the soft tissues. Stretching helps increase flexibility and joint range of movement preventing injury and improving muscle and joint performance.

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Sudbury Mayor’s Report Hello everyone, I feel myself swept along over the last month or so with all the activity you might expect over the festive period!

My first event of the month was quite unusual in that it was to meet at Melford Hall early on a Wednesday morning to see off the local leg (300 miles to Cardiff) of a round Britain relay for the Community Wheels service.

I think most people would know it as the Meals on wheels service. The service wants to promote national awareness of its programme and I was very happy to get up early to help.

In the evening of the 12th I had the chance to record a talk for the Sudbury Newstalk. This is an organisation which is part of a national federation that provides audio newspapers and magazines for the visually impaired. This may be the only lifeline people have to what’s going on locally. I was asked to talk about the Council and any interesting events that have been happening through the year. This proved a slightly daunting experience for me in that I went into a room with a sound recordist; we did a sound check and then was given the countdown and asked to start. Fortunately I had noted down some bullet points so I had some idea of what I was going to talk about. The talk was meant to be for 5 minutes but I somehow managed to keep going for 8. I’m assured that it all made sense but maybe you can judge for yourselves by visiting www.sudburynewstalk.co.uk.

The next day I attended the AGM of the Sudbury Town Twinning Association.

There was an impressive review of the Associations achievements over the year. I was interested to hear about the plans being developed to welcome out friends from Clemont who will come at the beginning of May to mark the 30th anniversary of our twinning agreement. I was glad to see Eileen Clayton reelected as Chair to carry on her good work.

On the 16th Hilary and I attended the Civic service at Haverhill. Not surprisingly there are fewer of these services in the winter and this day was a bit wet and cold. The service though was slightly different in that it was more an evangelical service with local musicians and lots of singing all round.

The 17th was a busy day in that firstly I attended a Rotary lunch at which I was made an honorary member. There was also an interesting talk about the National Parks in south west America that a Rotary member had recently visited. In the evening I held a Mayor’s curry night in aid of my charities (which

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I hope I’ve mentioned before are Alzheimer’s Society, Stroke Association and Homestart!). We raised £400 on the night and my thanks go to all those who attended and to the Ballingdon Valley restaurant for providing the meal and location). The next day was really the first event of the Christmas season in that I attended the awards ceremony for the Mayor’s Christmas card competition. The competition, kindly sponsored by Abbotts estate agents, attracted 294 entries from 6 schools. As is usual in these things the standard was very but to me and the judging panel the clear winner was a card by Leigha Thistleton of Woodhall School. This card becomes my official card going to all the great and good in the region and to the Queen. Leigha also got to switch on the Christmas lights with me.

On the 19th I gave a talk at the Sudbury Library as part of my programme to promote a link (at least for my mayoral year) between Sudbury and the town of Yanfolila in Mali. I intend to hold a couple of more talks on this subject in February and April and also plan to hold a couple of events at local schools.

Something completely different happened the next day as Hilary and I went along to the Hillside Care home to judge a baking competition held there. It was definitely the Mary Berry approach in testing cakes and pies.

Then there was something completely new for us the next day on the 21st. The Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, Lord Tollemache has decided to retire after 20 years of service as the Queen’s representative in the County. Suffolk County Council decided to hold a reception in his honour in Ipswich and many Mayors and dignitaries attended.

On the 24th November I visited the results of an unusual window dressing competition. Nanooks, the store on the corner of Station Road and Friars St ran a competition to help them design a window display for the Christmas period. It was a pleasure to meet the winners of Thomas Gainsborough School and admire their sophisticated designs.

The biggest event of the month was the Christmas light switch-on and Christmas Fair. This year the event was sponsored by Sainsbury’s and the Sudbury Mercury and I know that the Council staff worked very hard on getting the event organised. I think everyone enjoyed the switch on and the fair and I think it must have been the biggest Christmas event for some time.

On the 1st December I was able to attend an Alzheimer promotion event in Lloyds bank. I would also say that Waitrose have agreed to have my charities as one of their “green token “ events in January – I hope you will be able to give them some support if you shop in Waitrose.

The 3rd December allowed me attended an event as they used to be in the “olden days”. Hilary and I attended the Torch Light procession in Halstead.

The torches had real flames and they looked spectacular as 700 people walked down Halstead hill to the park where there was an excellent carol service. On the 4th December I went to a well-attended coffee morning at the Red House to help them raise funds.

On the 9th I went along to the Hillside Special School’s Christmas performance.

The children, all who have learning or physical disabilities or both acted out short scenes that they had obviously put a lot of effort into preparing and presenting. The ever caring teachers were always nearby to help and encourage. The Hillside School does a very important thing for our society and I certainly thank them for that. In the evening of the 9th I opened an event which is rapidly becoming part of Sudbury Christmas tradition, namely the Rotary Christmas Tree festival. There were 90 trees there decorated by as many different organisations in Sudbury. I know there were many visitors to the exhibition and the Rotary Club raised nearly £4,000 for their charities which is very impressive. As you might expect the number of Council meetings has started to reduce as Christmas approaches. The officers of course are working as normal. There are certainly a number things going on in the background that when they have worked through I hope to be able to report back on.

The main thing that has my attention during this period is the work going on to set next year’s Precept (the amount of money we will ask you for!). The next few years will be challenging! We already know that some cuts are coming through and there are already opening shots for the May election on cuts that might happen over the next few years. We are working hard to make sure we understand our costs and income so that we can continue to deliver our services effectively and I hope can give you more information about what is happening next month.

In the meantime Hilary and I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and wish you a Prosperous New Year. Robert

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Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Suffolk One of my top new year’s resolutions is for 2015 to be the year that South Suffolk gets connected. We all know the benefits of living in Sudbury and its surrounding villages – quality of life; genuine community. But inevitably, this comes with downsides and foremost among them is surely getting connected – slow broadband for many; congestion in Sudbury, and long journeys for commuters.

Suffolk County Council has taken a real lead on prioritising better broadband across the county, being the first authority to sign a contract with central Government for better broadband access, targeting 95% coverage by 2017. Of course, if your village or part of town hasn’t been connected yet to super-fast fibre optic broadband you will wonder where the good news lies. The answer is that super-fast broadband is coming, one way or the other.

I recently spent time with a BT engineer with our legs dangling down a wirefilled chasm on a frosty morning in Alpheton. I was shown the inner workings of a fibre-optic connection chamber for the first time and it is astonishing to see how a few little plastic discs take a beam of light originating in Bury to deliver vast quantities of data, empowering lives for local people. The point about Alpheton is that the only way the engineers can deliver super-fast access is by giving some houses a direct link to the cabinet, leading to incredible speeds of 330mbs. Village by village, it’s about looking for the right solution.

Linking homes to the virtual superhighway is arguably easier than changing the real highway network. Last September I was delighted when Suffolk County Council endorsed my call to look again at the case for a Sudbury bypass. In October we received positive noises from Essex CC. Some have asked why the bypass was not then in December’s Autumn Statement – if only it were that simple!

With any major infrastructure item, the key is to make a high quality business case to win support from all relevant agencies. A fully worked up case for the bypass was rejected in 2003 and any attempt to revive the project has to build a genuinely ‘new’ case. So, since October we have been working on that part of the jigsaw and the hope is that before the general election new research into traffic around Sudbury will be available to inform the debate.

It’s not just about road. Sudbury is the only railway station in South Suffolk and I continue to receive regular correspondence from commuters frequently sharing my newspaper-covered experience of a missed connection at Marks Tey. If people boarding the train at Sudbury think that their connection to Chelmsford or London is a lottery, the service is no longer a genuine commuter route but a branch line to uncertainty. Again, improvements will not happen quickly but if change on the tracks and tarmac takes time, at least with better broadband more people with the option can seriously consider home-working.

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My life at The Shelley Centre We thought you would like to read this comment from the parents of Harry who started riding at Shelley recently.

“Harry who is 4 has global developmental delay, which affects everything from walking to talking. Harry started at the Shelley RDA Centre in April 2014 riding a beautiful Shetland pony called Camilla. Each session entails a variety of exercises designed to work on individual areas affecting physical and cognitive development and since joining the Centre Harry has improved in all areas from sitting up nice and straight to achieving improved strength around his core.

Harry has now started a dual placement at a local mainstream primary school along with Thomas Wolsey School and is fully supported and encouraged to keep up with his riding as it fits nicely within the wider curriculum. He thoroughly enjoys each session, from combing Camilla’s hair and giving her a gentle pat to befriending all the lovely volunteers who work so tirelessly and professionally at the Shelley Centre. We look forward to a long and rewarding time ahead.”

If you would like to help The Centre in providing funds for riding therapy for youngsters like Harry, and have a fun evening yourself, why not join us for a Quiz evening – based on “who wants to be a millionaire?” February 28th 7pm at Polstead Village Hall, tables of 4, to include a Fish & Chip supper, tickets £12.50 are available from Diane on 01473 658552, or ring The Centre.

Good wishes to all our readers for a very Happy and Healthy New Year from us all at The Shelley Centre for Therapeutic Riding.

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December was, as ever, a busy month for The Rotary Club of Sudbury . Together with Sudbury Talbot Rotary we staged once again the annual Christmas Tree Festival - 92 trees in St Peters! The Festival attracted record crowds and together with Santa’s Grotto raised significant funds for Rotary Charities. The Festival alone raised not far off £4000!

Also in December we were entertained by children of St Gregory’s School who welcomed us with carols as we arrived for our annual Christmas dinner at the Mill Hotel. We took the opportunity to present them with a cheque for £500 towards the Quiet Outdoor Teaching Area and Sensory Garden and Quiet which they are creating at the school. This will be Presenting cheque to Debbie Nice, a place for quiet thinking and teacher at St Gregory's School reflection, and it will be furnished with wind-chimes, seating and planting. We look forward to the formal opening in due course.

On the Wednesday before Christmas week St Peters was full for the Rotary Christmas Concert starring the 60-strong Sudbury Sings Choir, conducted by Martyn Blagden together with Steve Murphy (Guitar) and Anne Chorley (Harp); This was the choir’s third concert at the church and, as they said “We love singing here, as the acoustics are exceptional and it brings out the best in the singers and our songs” - another very enjoyable event which at the same time raised lots of funds for charity! The concert was preceeded by the opportunity to “Name a Star” on the Tree of Memories to remember loved ones.

Many had done so in advance and others came to do this at the service led by the Revd Simon Gill, Vicar of All Saints Sudbury. The Tree of Memeories and the concert are both sponsored by Hunnaball of Sudbury .

January is a time to look ahead. The Rotary Club of Sudbury recently formed a new committee to promote conservation and the environment. One of the group’s prime objectives is to offer local schools the opportunity to take part in a Schools’ Nature and Environment Project that is geared specifically towards children aged around ten years of age.

Over the last few months, discussions have taken place with a variety of local wildlife and nature groups that operate in and around Sudbury – groups such as Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Eden Rose Coppice and Sudbury Commonlands, to start with, but with a number of other nature groups who are also interested in joining. As a result, a structured programme has been devised that will enable the children to feel enthused, impassioned and become more involved with their local environment. The Club’s vision is to find tomorrow’s custodians of these special places of nature, places that we are well endowed with and are truly fortunate to have on our doorstep.

It is anticipated that the participating schools will be able to take advantage of the programme with effect from Spring 2015 and we look forward to seeing how well the project progresses.

In addition to schools’ project work, the committee is planning a community litter pick to take place in Sudbury. Working alongside other community groups, the town council and businesses, it is hoped the Spring Clean Up will encourage everyone to take more care of the environment and to take their litter home. The Rotary Club takes the whole subject of the environment very seriously and each year awards are given to clubs that can demonstrate an active commitment to this important aspect of Rotary work. The Rotary Club of Sudbury were awarded the Bronze award last year and hope to be awarded Silver in 2015.

We will be continuing with our “usual” activities as well in 2015. We meet every Monday lunchtime at the Mill Hotel and most weeks we are addressed by visiting speaker on a whole range of topics. Rotary promotes youth activities and our first meeting will be to hear from our candidate for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) More activity for young people in April when we hold Crucial Crew week, giving an opportunity for children from local schools to learn how to deal with dangerous and tricky situations. This has proved very popular for a number of years now. If you would like to know more about our events and activities why not get in touch with us. Rotary is open to people of all ages. Membership is a good way to get involved with the Learning First Aid at local community and further afield, and ‘Crucial Crew’ to have a lot of fun at the same time.

For more information or would like to come along to one of our meetings to see what we are like, contact our secretary Roger Green on 07787 470876 or look us up on our website (just Google “Sudbury Rotary Club”) Rotarian Tony Platt

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When you hear the word hypnosis, do you think of swinging watches?

Relaxing new age music? Volunteers thinking they’re Elvis? All of these things and more have been associated with hypnosis in various contexts and at various times, but they are just facets of something much more complex and subtle than that. Although people think they make their decisions entirely consciously, the subconscious mind controls and decides what the conscious mind experiences; in effect the subconscious mind creates what each of us perceives as reality.

Hypnosis is really a means of communication with the subconscious mind, and if you can persuade the subconscious to change how it represents reality the conscious mind will happily step into line. Looked at in this way it’s obvious that hypnosis is a very versatile tool that can be used in myriad ways, which is why it has had so many different guises throughout history.

What is Hypnotherapy? Hypnotherapy is simply the application of hypnosis in a therapeutic way, whether you’re trying to stop smoking, lose weight, cure a phobia or even make an area insensitive to pain for the purpose of an operation. Using hypnosis to communicate with the subconscious mind really can make these and many more things possible. Despite many years of misrepresentation in entertainment and in the media, hypnosis for therapy is rapidly growing in credibility because of an equally rapidly growing body of scientific evidence. Indeed, many medical professionals, including GPs, surgeons, psychiatrists and anaesthetists, now use hypnosis as an adjunct to their more mainstream approaches. They realise the fact that hypnosis is a fast, effective and safe way of engaging the subconscious mind as a powerful ally, and that can make their jobs easier and help them to be much more effective.

Hypnosis in Sudbury Last year Benjamin Blake, proprietor of Sudbury Hypnosis completed training with world famous hypnotist Anthony Jacquin (Author of the best selling book “Reality is Plastic” and star of the Diesel Clothing Company’s “Magic of Christmas” commercials) “I’ve been successfully helping people with hypnosis for a number of years in my spare time, but training with Anthony has taken it to a whole new level, which is why I decided to go full time and open Sudbury Hypnosis.” Says Benjamin Sudbury Hypnosis provides hypnosis and hypnotherapy services to Sudbury and the surrounding area. Helping with issues from stopping smoking to losing weight to phobias and much more, hypnosis is a safe and 100% natural way to manage many conditions, with no side effects.

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Stoke-by-Nayland WEA presents a series of 10 Lectures starting on Thursday 22nd January 2015, in Stoke-by-Nayland Village Hall at 7.30 pm Following the 1066 Norman invasion William the Conqueror established the Tower in 1078 as his London stronghold. From then until the present time the Tower of London has been intimately involved with the story of English History, it has been a fortress, palace, prison, armoury, place of execution, zoo and mint. It has served successive monarchs from 1078 until the present time. The Tower has been at the epicentre of dramatic, bloody and frequently cruel events for almost a thousand years.

We shall examine the changes to the Tower and the famous inmates, from the Bishop of Durham in 1101 to the future Queen Elizabeth I, Thomas Moore, Anne Boleyn and Jane Grey, Samuel Pepys, Oliver Cromwell, Rudolf Hess and the Kray twins to name but a few. Also in the light of recent discoveries we will review the fate of the Princes in the Tower.

Roger Mannion has been a tutor for the WEA for nearly 11 years. He is a retired naval officer with a strong interest in history and has formally trained to teach adults. Roger’s family has a tradition of observing the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower, his grandfather, his father, he himself and now his son have all been part of this historic event which has continued at the same time nightly for the last 700 years.

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Delphi Bowls Club Good news Bad news.....

The Duck Race night proved entertaining and a bit of fun, and was enjoyed by all. The bad news, we were disappointed in the response from local businesses to the request for sponsorship to our Duck Race Night, having asked around 20 large and small business only 4 came forward. Hill Lodge Hotel, Femme Cars, Holmes & Hill Solicitors and The Oddfellows. This to me is a poor reflection on how local traders fail to support the local community.

Small clubs like ours require as much help as possible to help them remain as part of the social life and amenities to help encourage people to live in the area. Good news, we beat Waldingfield indoor bowls club 3.5 to 2.5 games but on overall score Waldingfield were the winner.

The good news, West Suffolk county triples league, has grown in strength for next season, with Sudbury entering another team and Cornard after a number of years have rejoined the league. The bad news is it will be much harder to win this league, and also the loss of unfortunately Hopton Bowls Club who have one of the best greens in the county, but with limited number of players and distance to travel for away games they decided to withdraw from the league. We wish them success in the future.

Here is some really Good News we are now formalising our next dance for February 28th please make a note in your diary, a premier band from Norwich Called “Night Ride” - more info next month Ken Heselden

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What’s On in Sudbury The New Year is an ideal time to try something new; if you have not been to Gainsborough’s House recently then the current exhibition focuses on late 18th and early 19th century caricature. Although attitudes have changed, human nature has not and there are some wonderful parallels between then and now.

Samuel William Fores, Satirist: Caricatures from the Reform Club exhibition is on until the 22nd February.

The Quay Theatre has something for everyone; Sing along with Disney’s Number 1 animated film Frozen, films in January are The Butler and The Grand Budapest Hotel. A performance to look out for is ‘Ultimate Elton’ on the 17th January. Looking and sounding amazingly like Elton, this performance won the 2013 Tribute Acts Award.

The Kingfisher Leisure Centre has a wide range of classes in the pool or in the gym and has something to fit everyone whatever their age or ability.

Sudbury has great walks and leaflets detailing what to look out for are available in the Tourist Information Centre. Whether you want to walk round the water meadows on Gainsborough Trail which is just minutes from the town centre or stay in Sudbury town centre, there is a walk which will suit you. The Suffolk Threads Heritage Trail, which is a walk celebrating of Suffolk Wool Towns or The Talbot Trail which follows the sculptures depicting Sudbury’s Heritage, these are a great way to find out more about this ancient market town.

Whilst in Sudbury; take advantage of the 3 hours free parking and visit the town centre shops. The reasons to shop local whenever possible are important throughout the year as it keeps money in the local economy and maintains the local character of the town, it really is a case of ‘use it or lose it’.

To find out more and for a full list of all the events visit the Sudbury Tourist Information Centre located in the library or a list of events can be downloaded from www.sudburytowncouncil.co.uk Jane Hatton, Sudbury Town Team

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New Year message from Richard Kemp Dear Residents, Once again we have reached that point where we are facing a New Year not only full of hopes, aspirations and elections, but also the challenges and uncertainties of an ongoing restricted economy and the impact on Local Government Finance with yet further cuts to Budgets. It is a certainty that however difficult the past two years have been, 2015 is likely to be equally challenging. Over the year having visited on a regular basis the nine parishes of the Melford Division, I continue to be both amazed and proud of the immense effort in volunteers in each of the Parishes who rise so admirably to the challenges placed upon communities by funding cuts from Government funds..

Despite all the recent cuts I am pleased to say I still have a small amount left in my Locality Budget that has to be spent by March 2014. The other small budget is called a small Highways Budget and covers small works such as dropped kerbs and highway signage.

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If you wish to contact me with any queries my telephone numbers are; 01787 377861 (office), 01787 378149 (home), or email richard.kemp@suffolk.gov.uk Wishing you all a peaceful, prosperous and joyous New Year!

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Stoke by Nayland Hotel’s Commercial Manager and driving force behind the new website, Marijke Morris, said: “Our new website is an exceptional achievement for SbN and we are incredibly proud of it. The idea was to build a tool that would enhance the experience for internet users by providing useful information in an aesthetically pleasing format. We are looking forward to seeing how the site performs with search engines and users alike in the coming months.”

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Sudbury Citizens Advice Bureau You may have read recently in this magazine of the range of services across a wide band of subjects that the Sudbury Citizens Advice Bureau can offer.

This article takes one of those subjects, Housing, and lists examples of the assistance, advice and guidance that the Bureau can provide. The service is free and totally confidential.

Tenancy agreements: what is a tenancy agreement – explaining the definition of the terms – changing a tenancy agreement – ending a tenancy agreement.

Renting from a private landlord: the legal protection you have as a tenant – paying your rent – fixing and increasing your rent – repairs – the right to stay in the accommodation – what to do if you wish to leave the accommodation – discrimination by landlords.

Renting from a social landlord (local authorities/housing associations): your rights as a tenant – repairs and improvements – the right to stay in the accommodation Common problems with renting: the landlord’s right of entry – the landlord is not providing services – damage to the property – gas, electric and water supplies – repairs – the landlord harasses the tenant – the landlord wants to end the tenancy – facing repossession and eviction.

Rent arrears: things to check when you have rent arrears – taken to court for rent arrears Mortgage problems: how to sort out your mortgage problems – facing eviction for mortgage arrears If you have a concern about your property, be it rented or owned, then why not visit us for free and confidential advice.

In addition to the subject of Housing we can also provide a similar advice service on the following: Benefits: identifying your entitlement – assisting with, obtaining and completing an application.

Employment: your rights – problems at work.

Debt: how to sort out your debts – options for dealing with debts.

Consumer: faulty goods – goods are not as described – your rights and what to do.

Relationships: financial issues arising – your rights in a separation - what are the grounds for a divorce – what to do after a death – birth certificates – changing a name.

The Law: your rights Tax: income tax – inheritance tax – council tax Healthcare: NHS patient rights – complaining about the NHS We are located at Bellevue House, Newton Road, Sudbury. No appointment is necessary. You can visit us to discuss your concerns with one of our advisers during any of the mornings (0930-1230) of Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Or you can call us on 01787 374671. Further information is available from our website www.citizensadvice.org.uk. We are here for you.

Royal British Legion Long Melford Branch The Clubhouse in Cordell Road, Long Melford has been listed as an Asset of Community Value by the local authority mainly because The Royal British Legion has been represented in Long Melford for many years. In 1944 Joshua Owen Steed conveyed the land in Cordell Road to the Legion to ensure there was a place for Servicemen and Women, veterans and their families to meet in a social environment. This continues today but the work of the Legion goes much further than simply that. The Branch and Social Club along with the Women’s section feel that they represent the local custodians of Remembrance and a contact point for those who may unfortunately need welfare support. The Club Secretary, Martin Richards said “this is an encouraging and very welcome listing which helps to reinforce that the Royal British Legion is an integral part of the local community as well as a focal point within the parish for many social activities. We welcome anyone to come and see what we can offer locally”.

Royal British Legion Cordell Rd, Long Melford, Sudbury CO10 9EH Tel: 01787 377567 Email: RBL.longmelford@gmail.com

Sudbury & District Horticultural Society 13th January The Spa at Felixstowe - Mr P. Hadwen 27th January Family Departmental Store - Mrs J. Blatch

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Enquiries to: Matron: Mrs Judy Carne RGN, RMA Proprietor: Mrs. E. P. Knight RGN, RM

Telephone 01787 247340 / 247495 www.laxfieldhouse.co.uk MEMBER OF THE REGISTERED NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION

Plant Heritage Suffolk Group Warmly invites you to a talk

‘WEATHER INTELLIGENCE: HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?’

BY PETER GIBBS Professional Meteorologist and BBC Weather Forecast Presenter

Saturday 21st February 2015 at 2.30pm Stowupland Village Hall IP14 4BQ Plant stall including rare and unusual plants Refreshments available for purchase following talk Free to members, £5 entrance fee for non-members New members and non-members are most welcome www.suffolkplantheritage.com NCCPG Reg. Charity 1004009 Local Contact: Margaret Palmer 01206 299832

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Non-members £2.00 per meeting.

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COOPER & KELLING Builders EXTENSIONS, NEW BUILDS, REFURBISHMENTS HAND BUILT KITCHENS TIMBER FRAMED BUILDINGS AND CART LODGES ALL CARPENTRY, BRICKWORK AND PLASTERING All jobs welcome large or small For a free quote or advice please contact Office 01787 248227 Mobile 07984 499971 07966 678704 www.cooperandkelling.net email: info@cooperandkelling.net

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Call Andy for a Free Estimate 01787 375824 07748 800701

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Interior & Exterior ● Fully qualified No job too big or small Please call for a free quotation

Tel: 01473 828112 Mob: 07917 877694 jlmdecorating@live.co.uk www.facebook.com/paintsaintjlm Covering all of the Hadleigh/Sudbury Area

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

www.elmsettstorshops.co.uk Gate Farm, Elmsett Tel: 01473 822162 M: 07767 290 469

Beaujolais win for Stoke by Nayland Ladies Captain Eileen Hands had the perfect start to her year of captaincy by being a member of the winning team in the first of the mixed competitions. The November Beaujolais scramble is a firm favourite with all the members and, despite the wet conditions, proved to be a great success. A strong field of players arrived early for a shot-gun start and the From left to right: Richard Cross, Bonnie bright conditions helped Head Julian Lamb (Club Captain) some very low scoring but it Eileen Hands (Lady Captain) Graham Head was the team, led by the new lady captain Eileen Hands, which could not be beaten. The other team members were Richard Cross, Graham and Bonnie Head. It is the tradition for this competition to be followed by a Beaujolais brunch and this year was no exception.

Praise for Dynamic Newton Green The dynamism of Newton Green Golf Club has been praised by a top golfing official.

Suffolk Golf Union president Ron Kent has highlighted the club’s go-ahead policies as the sport faces challenges linked to the recession and other factors.

He was speaking at a reception staged at the club to mark Newton winning the Suffolk Hambro veterans Alan Vince, Hambro Cup for the first time in Bobby Ablitt and Phil Eaves 42 years.

Mr Kent commented: “This club has become a byword for its enterprise and tackling issues facing the game. Progressive policies in relation to membership, junior golf, the course and other areas have all helped to put it in the good position it has now finds itself.”

He was among guests at the evening that included county vice present Phil Platten, who had handed Newton the trophy at Woodbridge when they defeated Ipswich in the final.

The evening was hosted by club men’s captain Andrew Johnson, who also introduced veteran former Hambro players Bobby Ablitt, Phil Eaves and Officials and players Alan Vince (the former two being members of the 1972 winning side). The captain said in addition to the lifting of the Hambro trophy, there had been other success at county level with Eloise Aldous winning the Suffolk girls’ junior championship; Alice Barlow girls’ junior match play runner-up; Max Hemson, Jed Seeley and Connor Talbot winners of the junior team shield; Emily Penfold taking the county ladies silver spoon; and Patricia Havers and Jennie Leech winning the county centenary foursomes.

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Sudbury VIP's (Visually Impaired People), on the 1st Wednesday of every month we have a coach outing, on the second Wednesday of each month we have a coffee morning at the Christopher Centre, Gainsborough Street, 10am - 12pm and on the last Wednesday of every month we have an afternoon tea at the Christopher Centre, Gainsborough Street, Sudbury,2pm - 4pm - all events are open to anyone with a visual impairment - contact details Carole White, 01787 828203.

Tuesday Lunch Club Roast lunch served in our Pavilion Room for older residents of Sudbury and surrounding villages Roast Dinner £5.00; Dessert £2.00, Contact 01787 313691 or info@thebridgeproject.co.uk to book.

Courtyard Café@The Bridge Project, 20 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury CO10 2EU All of the Month of January Gainsborough House Exhibition, Samuel William Fores, Satirist. Open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Now also open Sundays 11am-5pm Telephone 01787 372958 www.gainsborough.org Friday 2nd January Fletch’s Brew, Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ 7.30pm Tickets £16. Students half price. Box Office 01787 211865.

Saturday 3rd January Quay Special – Frozen Sing-A-Long, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 11.30am & 3.30pm. Tickets £5.50 . No concessions. Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Tuesday 6th January Quay Film – The Butler (PG-13) Quay Theatre, Sudbury 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £5 Friends £4.50. Tel: 01787 374745 Thursday 8th January Quay Film Club~ Richard Attenborough, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 10.30am Tickets £35 per 4 sessions. £10 for one off trial.

Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Thursday 8th January Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks, Hadleigh walk– meet 12pm at the Hadleigh Library IP7 5AG Tel: 01473 229292 Thursday 8th January Quay Novas Youth Drama course for 11-16 yr olds.

Quay Theatre, Sudbury 4.30pm £40 for 10 sessions Tel: 01787 374745 Friday 9th January Alex Garnett, Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ 7.30pm Tickets £15. Students half price. Box Office 01787 211865. www.fleecejazz.org.uk Saturday 10th January Farmers’ Market, Nayland Village Hall 9.30am – 1.30pm. Free entry & parking. Tel: 07704 627973 or email: justine@suffolkmarketevents.co.uk www.suffolkmarketevents.co.uk Sunday 11th January Last day of this exhibition! Gainsborough House Exhibition Karl Friedrich Abel (1723-1787) Open Monday to Saturday 10am5pm Now also open Sundays 11am-5pm Telephone 01787 372958 Sunday 11th January Last day of this exhibition! Gainsborough House Exhibition, William Woollett’s engraving of ‘The Death of General Wolfe’ Open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm Now also open Sundays 11am-5pm Telephone 01787 372958 www.gainsborough.org Sunday 11th January Quay Bar ~ Open Music Night. Quay Theatre, Sudbury 7.30pm. Free Entry. Tel: 01787 374745. www.quaytheatre.org.uk Monday 12th January Quay Comets, Youth Drama course for 6-11 yr olds.

Quay Theatre, Sudbury 5.30pm £40 for 10 sessions Tel: 01787 374745 Tuesday 13th January Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks, Sudbury shorter walk– meet 12pm at the Quay Theatre CO10 2AN Tel: 01473 229292 info@livewellsuffolk.org.uk Friday 16th January OH LA LA Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ 7.30pm Tickets £15. Students half price. Box Office 01787 211865. www.fleecejazz.org.uk Saturday 17th January Quay Music – Ultimate Elton, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 7.30pm Tickets £13 . Friends £12. Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Saturday 17th January – 31st May Gainsborough House Exhibition, Gainsborough’s Drawings, Open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Now also open Sundays 11am-5pm. Telephone 01787 372958. www.gainsborough.org Saturday 17th January – 31st May Gainsborough House Exhibition, Picturing Sudbury. Open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Now also open Sundays 11am-5pm. Telephone 01787 372958. www.gainsborough.org Sunday 18th January Quay Adventure ~ La Peregrina, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 3pm Tickets £10. Friends £9. Tel: 01787 374745 Wednesday 21st January Quay Play Readers ~ Californian Suite by Neil Simon, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 7.30pm Free Entry Tel: 01787 374745 Thursday 22nd January Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks, Polstead walk - meet 12pm at the Brewers Arms Pub car park CO6 5BZ Tel: 01473 229292 info@livewellsuffolk.org.uk Thursday 22nd January Quay Music - L A Nights, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 7.30pm. Tickets £5 No concessions. Tel: 01787 374745 Friday 23rd January Don Weller Quartet, Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ 7.30pm Tickets £15. Students half price. Box Office 01787 211865.

Saturday 24th January Quay ~ Burns Night Celebrations, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 6.30pm Tickets £18 No concessions Tel: 01787 374745 Sunday 25th January Quay History ~ History Sundays (1of 6), Quay Theatre, Sudbury 7.30pm. Tickets £7 each or £36 all 6. Tel: 01787 374745

Sun 25th January Supper Club at Stoke By Nayland – An exclusive dining opportunity presented by the 2 AA Rosette Lakes Restaurant. Enjoy a 6course taster menu with a specific theme. Tickets cost £39.95pp! Call 01206 265843/262836 to book or visit the website for more info.

Sat 24th/Sun 25th January Antiques & Vintage Fair, The Old School, Long Melford 9.30am – 5pm. Enquiries: 07837 497617 Sunday 25th January Farmers’ Market, Lavenham Village Hall 10am – 1.30pm. Free entry. Tel: 07704 627973 Sunday 25th January Quay Theatre History Talks - Sundays. Peter Thorogood. Antics of the Eatoanswill Club & Sue Tibbetts. Caring & Cartoning at Belle Vue WWI Hospital. Quay Theatre,Sudbury. 7.30pm. Tickets £7.00 Box Office 01787 374745 Tuesday 27th January Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks, Sudbury shorter walk– meet 12pm at the Quay Theatre CO10 2AN Tel: 01473 229292 info@livewellsuffolk.org.uk Tuesday 27th January Quay Film – The Grand Budapest Hotel, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £5 . Friends £4.50. Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Friday 30th January Simon Spillett - Tubby’s Anniversary, Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ 7.30pm Tickets £18. Students half price. Box Office 01787 211865. www.fleecejazz.org.uk Friday 30th January Farmers Market, St Peter’s Church 9.30am – 2pm. Free entry. Contact Justine 07704 627973.

Friday 30th January Quay Drama ~ Count Magnus, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 7.30pm Tickets £12 . Friends £11.

Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Friday 30th January A Talk by Adrian Walters: Conservation on the Sudbury Riverside, Friars Hall, School Street, Sudbury 7.30pm. Admission: Members £2, visitors £3 www.sudburysociety.org.uk Saturday 31st January Quay Music – Steve Cherelle & Friends, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 7.30pm Tickets £13 Friends £12. Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Thursday 5th February Harry Potter Night’ at Sudbury Library. This will be a free event but booking is essential. Please ask at Sudbury Library for details nearer the time. Phone number 01787 242570 Fri 13th and Sat 14th February - Valentine’s Candlelit Dinner – Stoke by Nayland Golf Club, Treat your loved one to a romantic dinner in a gorgeous setting. You’ll receive a glass of champagne, 3-course dinner and a lovely red rose for your Valentine – all for just £39pp. Call 01206 265843/262836 to book or visit the website for more info.

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