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Councillor Rob Spivey, recently inaugurated as the Town’s Mayor, will support four charities in the coming year- Homestart, the Stroke Association, the Alzheimer’s Society and Mali Development Group. The involvement with Mali Development Group (MDG) will take the form of a friendship link with the Mayor and Council of Yanfolila a town in southern Mali. As Vice Chair of MDG Rob Spivey came up with the idea of the link, which is designed to help, both communities learn more about each other. Mali Development Group is a small charity, founded in 2000, in order to support development work in the West African country, one of the poorest in the world. Since then the Group has raised over £600,000 and has funded many projects with its local partner Jeunesse et Developpement (J&D). Much of this work has been in the south of the country in the Sikasso Region, which Yanifolila is part of.

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On Wednesday 23rd April, Catchpole Court staff, family members and the Mayor Adrian Osborne walked from Catchpole Court in Sudbury to the Cock and Bell in Long Melford and back again, wearing red and white for St George's Day. Owners Mr and Mrs Fourie donated a free buffet with tea and coffee. Also the Cock and Bell raised £100 with their Easter Raffle and donated it towards our event. Ann Roche Personal Activities Leader would like to say a huge Thank you to the Cock and Bell, the Mayor, everyone who sponsored this event as well as a Well Done to everyone who participated in the walk. We have raised over £640 which will go towards funding entertainment, shows, trips out and help us plan and implement not only group activities, but also individual therapeutic activities that incorporates the individuals past and future experiences.

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View the paintings by east Anglian artist throughout the house and in the 17th century banqueting house. All paintings are for sale and the artists have generously agreed to give Melford Hall 20% of the sale of their paintings; this donation helps to maintain the fabric and upkeep of Melford Hall. Free event, normal admission applies If you would like to find out more about Melford Hall, our events, volunteering or National Trust Membership please call 01787 379 228 or look on www.nationaltrust.org.uk/melfordhall for more information

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Rotary Club of Sudbury There are some special events to look forward to in what we hope will be a sunny June: The Rotary Concert will take place on Saturday 7th June at 7.30 pm at St Peters Church and this year it will feature the Sudbury Rock Choir plying a variety of rock, rhythm and blues et. The chr together with a number of other local Rock choirs is led by professional singer and musician Daniel Ribbits.

His experience with local amateur groups, musically directing shows such as Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar promises us a very special evening.

Tickets available from Sudbury Tourist office (in the Library) in advance or at the door on the night Enjoy strawberries and cream and a cream tea in a most unusual garden at Tony and Lesley Platt’s home in Little Cornard, on Saturday 14th June between 3pm and 5.30 pm. Enjoy the sights and sounds of a garden which is largely wild but with areas of vegetables and fruit bushes, rose and flower beds. An mixed orchard and even chickens. Scones will be home-made and of course the strawberries will be locally-sourced. We hope that the jazz trio, Hot Club Gitane, will be providing the music. The money is being raised for one of the Rotary Club’s charities, Home of Hope in Beirut,. an orphanage for children rescued from the streets of Lebanon and refuges from Syria. Tickets £10 available from Lesley on 01787 372171.

Our President, Lynda Sebbage, who has done so much to raise awareness of Home of Hope, will be handing over as President to John Gardner on 30th June and the handover will be held at the Granary, Quay Lane that evening.

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Suffolk Open Studios is pleased to present ‘Artists Around Sudbury’, an artist’s trail of open studios featuring 10 artists from the Sudbury Area. The trail will be open for visitors on Saturday the 7th June and Sunday the 8th June between 11am and 5pm. The trail will exhibit the inspiring and interesting media used by the artists including Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Fused Glass Art, Textile Art, Ceramics, Photography, Weaving and Sculpture.

Artists Around Sudbury offers the visitor a fabulous array of colour, light and texture creations and a unique opportunity to meet the artists while they work.

You will have plenty of time to chat to the artists about their influences, techniques and future projects, and purchase any pieces that you fall in love with. The Artists on the trail are Katie Green (Weaving and Painting), Clare Penny (Felt making, textiles and Mixed Media), Sandy Larkman (Ceramics), Michael Crowe(Painting), Gail Bushell (Fused Glass), Emily Fox(Photography), Brin Edwards (Painting), Catherine Allen (Fused Glass), Anna Boon (Mixed Media, Painting, printmaking and sculpture) and Heather Rachel (Painting and Mixed media).

Suffolk Open Studios is a collaborative organisation run by artists for artists and art lovers. Over the weekends of June 2014 the many member artists will promote the creation and appreciation of visual arts in Suffolk through an open studio event. The Artists Around Sudbury Trail will be open on the 7th and 8th June 2014 between 11am and 5pm For further information including a trail map please visit www.suffolkopenstudios.org/artist-trails

Free courses to help tenants wanting to start their own business Local Authority and social landlord tenants who have ever thought about starting their own business are being encouraged to attend a free course for support and information to get them started. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils want to support social housing tenants who would either like to explore the possibility of starting up their own businesses, or would like some help and advice with their existing one, and have teamed up with Menta (the Suffolk Enterprise Agency) to offer specialised courses designed to help.

The courses, which will be a mixture of both group and one-to-one sessions, will provide essential information about the legal, tax and financial aspects of running a business, help with business planning, ways to avoid problems, managing cash flow plus a host of other information that is useful to know.

There will also be information on how you can access the further support that is currently available through Menta.

The courses will run in the morning of the 10 June and 17 June with follow up one-to-one sessions on the 25th June 2014 and will be held at the Mid Suffolk District Council offices in Needham Market. Clare Boniface, Communities Employment Enabling Officer said: “Any idea, no matter how big or small can be possible if people can find the information and support that they need. We want to support Social Housing tenants who may have an idea that could soon flourish, if they have the confidence and skills behind them. “Menta are offering a really good support package and I would urge anyone who has had a thought about setting up their own business to come forward – they might be surprised at how much their idea can grow after giving just a few hours for this course.”

To access the course or if you have any questions, please contact Clare Boniface, Communities Employment Enabling Officer, on 01449 724880 or by email at: clare.boniface@midsuffolk.gov.uk.

Getting the right healthcare advice and treatment If you feel unwell, here’s some advice which we hope will help you choose the right route to fast treatment and get well soon! For good self- care, keep your medicine cabinet well-stocked with the items you and your family need. For minor illnesses, advice on medications and colds, coughs, minor burns, strains and sprains - or if you need emergency repeat prescriptions - contact a pharmacist. Your surgery is great for advice on health problems, and examinations and treatments. All main surgeries are open between 8am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday. On the day appointments are available if your need is urgent. If you need help when your surgery is closed call 111. You will be asked for information to direct you to the correct service, or to arrange for an ambulance where appropriate.

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Sudbury’s Themed Blue Badge Guided Walks After the success of last year’s walks, we now have the dates and details for 2014.

Saturday 28th June - ‘Strolling In Gainsborough’s Footsteps’ 11am Saturday 12th July - ‘Victorian Gaiters’ 11am Saturday 25th October Halloween Walks: Tiny Terrors Town Trail 11am & Town Terror Trail 2pm Saturday 29th November - ‘Dickensian Walk’ 11am Tickets are £4 each and are available at: Sudbury Tourist Information Centre; The Library, Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2TE. Tel: 01787 881320.

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New Head Chef announced at The Long Melford Swan The Long Melford Swan has announced the arrival of a new Head Chef, 35-yearold Thomas Bushell. He is welcomed by the Macmillan family, a trio of siblings that run the Long Melford Swan and The Hadleigh Ram. “I am really excited to be joining the team at The Long Melford Swan,” says Tom. “I’m looking forward to working alongside the Macmillan Family, sharing their passion for food and delivering fantastic service.” Born in Suffolk, Tom began his culinary career at Milsoms in Dedham, as a kitchen porter in 1994 progressing to an apprenticeship at Le Talbooth Restaurant. Once qualified, Tom moved to Oxford where he was offered the role as Senior Chef de Partie at Hartwell House. Missing home, Tom returned to Le Talbooth Restaurant for a fantastic opportunity as head chef. He became head chef at The Pier in Harwich nine years later. His restaurants there included The Harbourside, a seafood specialist restaurant and the Ha'Penny Bistro.

Oliver Macmillan, Executive Head Chef for Stuart Inns, the company behind the Long Melford Swan and the Hadleigh Ram, is thrilled to be working with Tom again. “We worked together for three years. I’m excited about this wonderful opportunity for us to work on new food concepts which push boundaries, source and cook the finest local ingredients. We have exciting plans for The Swan this year, with a kitchen extension and a plan to soon add boutique bedrooms. Tom will play a huge part in this journey.”

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The Royal British Legion Sudbury & District Branch Please note that all future Meetings will be held at Hill Lodge, 8 Newton Road Sudbury CO10 2RL as from 10th June 2014.

Brantham’s Annual Mega Charity Garage Sale Saturday 7th June 2014 - 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Garages open throughout the village on the A137 S.Ipswich, N.Manningtree Selling a treasure trove of household items needing a new home, all at bargain prices. Over 100 garages opened last year. We've got a BBQ, Tombola and TABLE TOPS at the Village Hall [CO11 1RL] with fruit, veg and plants and WI Refreshments.

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The short answer is no. You cannot remove your child from the jurisdiction without either the written consent of every person who has parental responsibility for the child or consent of the Court. This means that if you wish to take your child on holiday abroad and the other parent who has parental responsibility does not agree then you cannot take them. Unless one of the following applies:(a) You have a Residence Order. (b) You have a Court Order giving consent.

If you have a Residence Order you are entitled to remove your child from the jurisdiction for a period of less than one month without the other parent’s permission. The parent without the Residence Order will still need the consent of the other parent. If a father does not yet have parent responsibility the mother can take the child out of the jurisdiction. However if the father has made an application for parental responsibility and/or leave to make the application the mother should not take the child out of the jurisdiction until the matter has been determined by a Court.

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Even if the other parent is being unreasonable you will need to make an application to the Court under Section 8 of the Children Act for a Specific Issue Order. Essentially this is the Court's permission for you to remove the child from the jurisdiction for the purposes of a holiday. When considering an application under the Children Act the Court will consider what is in the best interests of the child. Generally the Courts are unlikely to prevent a child from going on holiday with the other parent if that holiday, especially if the children are able to express a clear wish to go on holiday and the parent undertakes (a promise to the court) to return the child at the end of the holiday.

An objecting parent would have to come up with very good reasons as to why a holiday was not in the child's best interest. In previous cases objecting parents have been concerned that the child will miss schooling; the parent wishing to go on holiday has incomplete and inappropriate travel plans; the parent with care was not well; or the child's health was such that a holiday was not in the child's interest. Some parents are concerned that the holiday is a ruse for abducting the child and not returning them to the jurisdiction. For the Court to consider this there would have to be a very clear identifiable concern Carol Toulson Holmes & Hills LLP, 96 North Street, Sudbury CO10 1 RF Tel: 01787 275275 www.holmes-hills.co.uk

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Sudbury Rowing Club Success at Eton Dorney The first weekend of May saw top crews competing at Eton Dorney the Olympic rowing lake for Wallingford regatta on the saturday and Marlow spring on the Sunday.

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"Al fresco living is an essential part of the French summer lifestyle, which means they take as much care creating a beautiful setting for a meal in the garden as in the home - and we all know how the French feel about their food!" says Cathy Bullen, proprietor. "What lots of people don't know about Monet was that he was a very keen chef as well as an artist and garden designer. His famous garden at Giverny produced all the vegetables for his table as well as flowers to decorate and, obviously, a fabulous setting to enjoy a meal al fresco." "Always use pretty objects when laying a table in the garden" says Cathy "French vases, plates and glasses, table cloths and napkins are perfect as they have a particular charm and turn a picnic into a party. What could be more perfect - food, flowers and furniture... and perhaps a bit of sun!"

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Looking after The Hearts of Suffolk After nearly twenty years working as a Volunteer for Upbeat Heart Support, Jill Brooks our Chairman has decided to retire. She has been plagued with ill health after the death of her husband last year and decided it is time to hand over the reins. Jill has worked tirelessly over the past two decades, first of all helping to set up the charity and then expanding and bringing it forward. We owe our thanks and appreciation to her for all her hard work. A new committee was formed at our AGM on 15th May who undertake to carry on the fantastic work started all those years ago. A presentation of a bouquet of flowers and an engraved locket was made to Jill as she stood down at the AGM. Upbeat is a support group for people who have coronary heart disease, heart attacks, heart surgery or related illnesses. We offer exercise sessions and support under the guidance of a Specialist Cardiac nurse and BACR trained instructor, at The Delphi Club in Sudbury on a Tuesday morning and also in Bury St. Edmunds.

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Peake Fitness Raises Awareness of Diabetes during the Month of June With more people being diagnosed with diabetes than ever before the odds are high that we all know someone with the condition. One of our very own personal trainers, Clay Harrison, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was just 15 years old. When asked about how the symptoms first presented themselves, Clay says: ‘For months I thought my symptoms – constant exhaustion, muscle cramps and incredible thirst – were just side effects of a hot summer filled with National Athletics competitions and gruelling training with Northampton Saints RFC.’ He goes on to say that it wasn’t until he’d spent nearly all his money on bottled water while on holiday in Paris that it even occurred to him that something wasn’t right.

With approximately 3.2 million recorded cases of diabetes in the UK alone and an estimated 630,000 people who are living with the disease undiagnosed, Clay’s story is not unique. However his tenacious attitude toward improving his condition through the twin mechanisms of fitness and healthy eating is an important message to everyone.

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A project to honour a unique Suffolk golfing figure has received outside grant support from three different sources.

A first tee starter’s shelter is about to be provided in honour of the late Arthur Davey at Newton Green Golf Club, where he served for 60 years as professional. His service is believed to be a golfing world record. The shelter will be a replica of the small hut from where he ran the club from 1919 - the days of wooden hickory shafted clubs - and when geese and goats helped keep the grass short on the then nine-hole course. When he retired in 1979, Davey was made an honorary member of the Professional Golfers Association. The shelter project in his honour has received a £1,000 grant from the locality budget of Newton’s Suffolk county councillor James Finch, plus another £100 each from the parish council and the Newton Green Trust.

The latter administers the green on which the golf club was originally founded.

Peter Philpott, golf club chairman, said: “We are obviously delighted to have received outside financial recognition for this initiative, which will involve expenditure of around ÂŁ5,000. “The grants reflect the unique status of Arthur Davey and his remarkable service to the sport, as well as his lifetime caring for the 45 acre green that makes the village so famous, and such an attractive place in which to live. Arthur’s service is of great pride to us, and makes our golf club unique among those that pioneered the sport more than 100 years ago. The shelter will include many details of the previous shed, including a hand painted sign in the same type style of the original on the old roof.

Unfortunately, the original shed could not be restored because it is now an abandoned wreck on land no longer used by the club.�

Mr Philpott added work had commenced on the footings, and the new structure would be in place within a few weeks.

Hobbies and Crafts Day This is the first event held by Sudbury Model Railway Club in St. Peter's Church on the 1st June 2014 between 10.30am and 3.30pm - Free Entry.

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Delphi Bowls Club The season is now well on its way with all clubs looking forward to a successful season. One thing we all want is the SUN to shine which makes the evenings so more enjoyable, I have often pressed to get double summer time so those who enjoy outdoor sports have the opportunity to take up these sports, as with golf once the sun starts to set it is difficult to follow your ball, and as the season progresses the nights gradually draw in and by mid August evening games are no longer possible. We can still play when it rains but not when you cant see the far end of the green! The league results have so far not been what we would like, in the Federation League we lost to Cavendish but beat Castle Camps. The Bumpstead League got their new season in the first division away with a loss against Karro formally known as HMP but beat Castle Hedingham in defence of the Walter Smith Cup. The men’s county league team started the season with a win at Risbygate, so a mixed batch of results.

We have been fortunate that we had several possible new members come along and have a go, the good news is that they all left saying how much they had enjoyed the evening. Why not visit us on a Tuesday evening for a friendly club night commencing. 6.15pm. At the Delphi B.C. All equipment is available but please wear/bring flat sole shoes.

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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 MONTHLY MEETING OF SUDBURY TOWN COUNCIL HELD IN THE ASSEMBLY ROOM, TOWN HALL, SUDBURY ON TUESDAY 8th APRIL 2014 AT 7.00PM Present: The Mayor - Mr A Osborne - in the CHAIR; Councillors: Mrs S Ayres, Mrs J Osborne, Mr S Barrett, Mr J Owen, Mr N Bennett, Mr R Platt, Mr S Clarke, Mr J Sayers, Mr O Forder, Mr A Welsh, Mrs L Ford-Platt, Mrs J Howells, Deputy Town Clerk, Mrs L James Senior Customer Services/Admin Officer, Mr C Spence Suffolk County Councillor, Mark Marshal NHS Property Services, Isabel Cockayne NHS Property Services, PCSO J Barrett Suffolk Police, PCSO L Campbell Suffolk Police.

1. APOLOGIES Apologies were received from Mr P Gray, Mr I Pointon, Mr R Smith and Mr R Spivey.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST In accordance with guidance from Babergh District Council’s Standards Committee, Messrs. Barrett, Bennett, Osborne and Owen 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 Sayers declared a non pecuniary interest in agenda item 13. Mrs Ford-Platt declared a non pecuniary interest in agenda item 7 3. DECLARATIONS OF GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY Mr and Mrs Osborne declared that they had both received hospitality at a Rotary Charter dinner on Monday 31st March 2014 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 March 2014 be confirmed and signed as a correct record 6. ADJOURNMENT There were no members of the public present at the meeting.

7. SUDBURY HEALTHCARE FACILITY Mark Marshall and Isabel Cockayne, from NHS Property Services gave a presentation regarding the progress on the new healthcare facility: • There has been a six week delay in completion due to the incessant heavy rain • NHS Suffolk should take possession of the new building on the 15th September

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• There will be nine healthcare services based at the new facility • The new facility should be fully operational by mid October • Discussions are taking place with local bus companies to make arrangements for transport to and from the healthcare facility • There will be no charge for car parking at the site. Electric charging points for vehicles will be available on a pay as you go basis • There will be free phones in reception for public to contact community services • There will be a community art work display which will be installed in July, with a public open day being planned. The art display is portable and it is hoped to display the art work at other venues in the area. This display is the result of a community competition and the winning entry will be on permanent display at the new Health Facility.

8.TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: Planning & Development, It was RESOLVED to ADOPT the REPORT 17th March 2014. Leisure & Environment, It was RESOLVED to ADOPT the REPORT 25th March 2014. Highways & Footpaths It was RESOLVED to ADOPT the REPORT 25th March 2014. Planning & Development It was RESOLVED to ADOPT the REPORT 31st March 2014. Human Resources (P&C)It was RESOLVED to ADOPT the REPORT 31st March 2014. Finance It was RESOLVED to ADOPT the REPORT 1st April 2014.

9. COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Councillor Colin Spence reported: • Ongoing maintenance is continuing on the foot bridges on Springlands Way • The 20’s Plenty report is available on the SCC website • Locality funding given towards Sudbury Carnival Councillor John Sayers reported: • New Participatory Budget Scheme being discussed – forum group being arranged to discuss ideas for what money should be spent on • Literary Festival taking place in St Peter’s on 2nd July • Locality funding given to Go Start for new seats in community buses RESOLVED That following a question from Cllr Forder, it was agreed on the suggestion of Cllr Spence that the Deputy Town Clerk would write to the County Council to seek clarification of its policy of replacing existing street lighting with LED lighting, specifically in areas where heritage lighting is installed. That Councillor Spence and Councillor Sayers be THANKED and their reports NOTED. 10. POLICE REPORT PCSO’s Barrett and Campbell attended the meeting and presented the report for March (copy of report shown at minute pages 149 - 152).

Current priorities for the police include combating the following issues: • Car enthusiasts have been using the Shawlands Retail car park in the evenings causing disturbance. The gates are now being locked at night to stop this.

• There has been an increase in high value thefts from the town centre with offenders travelling to the town from other areas often by train.

• The Street Watch scheme is continuing to work well in Sudbury and Gt. Cornard • Parking to drop off and collect children from schools is being monitored with fines and warning notices being issued • The Shop Watch scheme in Sudbury is to be re-launched RESOLVED That PCSO’s Barrett and Campbell be THANKED for attending the meeting and their report be NOTED. 11. DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Councillor Nigel Bennett reported: • The Strategy Committee have agreed for solar panels to be installed in council housing stock. This will help tenants combat rising energy tariffs and also generate a source of income for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.

RESOLVED That Cllr. Bennett be THANKED and his report NOTED. 12. MAYOR’S REPORT ON THE WAY AHEAD FOR TOWN COUNCIL Councillor Adrian Osborne reported: • It is important that the Town Council moves forward and continues to deliver the excellent service for residents • A full report is being compiled by Cllrs Forder, Pointon and Spivey to be discussed at an Extraordinary Private & Confidential Full Council meeting on 29th April • A vote of thanks was given to members of staff for all their hard work under very difficult conditions 13. REPRESENTATIVE FOR NESTLE PURINA Councillor Adrian Osborne reported that he had recently attended an excellent presentation given by Nestle Purina outlining ways in which the company is working to reduce odours emitted by the factory. Work will start in May on modification of the chimney stacks. Mr Osborne advised that any complaints from members of the public regarding odours and other issues should be addressed directly to Nestle Purina and not the Town Council. Mr Osborne praised Nestle Purina on its efforts to reduce emissions and its work with local residents. RESOLVED That Cllr. Osborne be nominated as the Town Councils representative on the Nestle Purina Residents Liaison Group.

14. MAYORS ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor presented his monthly report RESOLVED That Cllr. Osborne be THANKED and his report NOTED. MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD IN THE MEETING ROOM, TOWN HALL, SUDBURY ON TUESDAY 1st APRIL 2014 AT 6:30PM PRESENT: Mr N Bennett – in the Chair, Mr A Osborne, Mr R Platt, Mr J Sayers, Mr R Smith, Mr R Spivey, Mrs J Howells - Deputy Town Clerk 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 Mr O Forder, Mrs J Osborne and Mr I Pointon. Mr Osborne attended as substitute for Mrs Osborne 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 a non pecuniary interest, that he is a Suffolk County, Babergh District and Great Cornard Parish Councillor. Mr Bennett and Mr Osborne declared a non pecuniary interest, 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. Councillor

Sayers declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 6b. Councillor Osborne declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 6a.

3. DECLARATIONS OF GIFTS & HOSPITALITY Members were asked to declare any gifts or hospitality received. The Mayor declared that he and the Mayoress had received hospitality at the Rotary dinner on 31st March.

4. REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATION Members were asked to submit in writing prior to the meeting any requests for dispensation. No requests for Dispensation had been received 5. MINUTES RESOLVED That the minutes of the meetings held on Tuesday 4th March be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

6. APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT AID The committee discussed the following Grant Aid applications: 1. SUDBURY ROWING CLUB Members were advised that the Grant Aid application was for the Annual Regatta which was held on 3rd August 2013. The request was towards the cost of clearing reeds and weeds at the sides of the river.

Members agreed that the amount of £300 earmarked in the budget should be awarded for the financial year 2013/2014 and the Rowing Club be advised to submit a Grant Aid application for 2014/2015 as soon as possible. RESOLVED That £300 is awarded to the Rowing Club from the 2013/2014 budget.

2. SUDBURY MARKET TOWN PARTNERSHIP Members discussed a Grant Aid request from Sudbury Market Town Partnership for a contribution towards new updated town entry signs. RESOLVED That £867.20 is awarded to the Sudbury Market Town Partnership from the 2014/2015 budget.

3. SUDBURY FAIRTRADE TOWN STEERING GROUP Members discussed a Grant Aid request from the Fairtrade Steering Group for funding to cover the annual maintenance of their website. RESOLVED That £144.00 is awarded to the Sudbury Fairtrade Steering Group from the 2014/2015 budget.

4. SUDBURY MODEL RAILWAY CLUB This item was deferred until the next Finance meeting 7. SPONSORSHIP FOR PUPIL AT SUDBURY ORMISTON ACADEMY Members discussed a request from a pupil at the Ormiston Academy for funding towards a school trip to Kenya. RESOLVED That the Town Council is unable to make a financial contribution towards the cost of the school trip but will give support to help with fundraising ideas such as a stall on the market.

8. ALLOTMENT RENTAL CHARGES 2014/2015 Members discussed the allotment rental charges for 2014/2015. The Deputy Town Clerk advised that the minutes of the Finance meeting in November 2010 state that the rent should be increased by £4.00 per year up to a maximum rent of £52.00 per annum.

RESOLVED That the allotment rental charge for the period 1st April 2014 – 31st March 2015 be increased to £46.00.

9. FRANCIS ROAD RESIDENT PARKING PERMITS Members discussed the charge for Francis Road resident parking permits. RESOLVED That the cost of 5 the Francis Road residents parking permits be increased to £60.00 for the period 1st April 2014 – 31st March 2015.

10. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR MINI BUS GIFTED FROM BDC Members discussed the financial implications of the minibus that has been gifted to the Town Council by BDC. The minibus was originally used by the Hub youth project which has now ceased operating. The minibus can be used for events and projects by the Community Wardens. RESOLVED That the minibus be used by the Community Wardens on a six month trial basis from 1st April 2014. That a log be kept by the Community Wardens signed by users and hirers. That the Community Wardens present a report to the Leisure & Environment committee in September 2014 outlining recommendations for future use of the minibus. That the future of the minibus be discussed at the October Finance committee meeting.

11. BUDGET OVERSPEND FOR TOWN HALL EXTERNAL DECORATION Members discussed the overspend incurred on the external decoration of the Town Hall. RECOMMENDED That the overspend incurred in the external decoration of the Town Hall be taken from the General Reserve.

12. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE REPORT Members discussed the Income and Expenditure report prepared by the accountants (copy of report shown at minute pages 128 - 144. RECOMMENDED That the Income and Expenditure report be NOTED. The business of the meeting concluded at 7:55 pm.

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The Two Rivers Mission – Stour Valley Christians at large! Did you spot the blue shirts with a boot logo on our streets during 3rd – 18th May? They were a team from Through Faith Missions who joined local Christians for the Two Rivers Mission – through the Stour and Colne Valleys – talking gently of their faith where people are. Visiting homes, shops, pubs, parks and streets, they spoke to 100s; sometimes just chatting, doing a short survey on faith or even discussing, if asked, how to reach out to God and bring Him into their own lives! 100s more were entertained and fed at specific events. Springlands invited folk on their estate to a Fete resulting in 430! They had expected 80. The White Horse in Sudbury hosted a Grill-aVicar where they gave two Vicars a real roasting! This was so popular the publican has asked for it to be repeated! Prayers have been written, or drawn artistically then hung up in church or out in the rain.

And did it rain! But that was fun too with an impromptu “singing in the rain” on Market Hill Sudbury by local Christians. A Comedy Evening in Bures was sold out. Every aspect of faith was questioned at the ‘Hot Potato’ Evening at Acton & Great Waldingfield and Bures and at the various ‘Any Questions’ events. Truly, we have made contact with 100s mainly outside of church buildings. Unfortunately we cannot be on the streets etc every day or even every week, but further events are being planned and if you want to know more or would like to talk to someone personally, do ring Simon Gill on 01787 37533.You can find further contact details on each area report on the website www.churchestogetherinsudbury.org.uk.

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SUDBURY & DISTRICT GROUP Long Melford Village Hall At 7.30pm 24th June A Suffolk Village in Wartime (Sheila M Wright) 29th July Grandad Played the Cornet, a History of Brass Bands (David Cawdell) For more information contact: Penny 01787 370598 Admission at the door : £2.00 for members £2.50 for non members (includes tea/coffee & biscuit) NON-MEMBERS WELCOME

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The Fortnightly Tea Dances at The Delphi Club, Sudbury

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There will be a free park and ride from the Delphi Car Park, Newton Road, Sudbury CO10 2RR starting at 10.45am and the free bus will leave every 15 minutes. The bus with wheelchair access will drop visitors off outside the Town Hall where the last bus will leave at 6pm. Please note that no bus will be running between 2pm and 3pm. The event has free entry and all car parks are free in Sudbury on the day.

The Taste of Sudbury Food & Drink Festival promotes the best food and drink provided by local and national producers, growers and restaurants on the Suffolk/Essex border in the historic market town of Sudbury. Lesley Dolphin of BBC Radio Suffolk will open the event and Mark David from the Cooking Experience will compere the cookery demonstrations which will take place throughout the day by top local chefs.

This is the second year the event has been held with even more exhibitors and more attractions throughout the town, it’s an event not to be missed.

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Yes, Lady Bracknell is back. Along with the other irrepressible characters who make Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ such a joy. The honour of delivering one of the most famous lines in theatreland at Lavenham Village Hall this month goes to Wendy Gibson of the Lavenham Players. This is the group’s seventh production and the sixth time in the director’s chair for Sue Clark: like Lady Bracknell, she has experience. Recent successes include Calendar Girls which was a landmark sell-out at the Quay Theatre in Sudbury.

Sue plans to repeat that achievement with ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ at Lavenham Village Hall. It follows last year’s huge open air summertime hit ‘Much Ado About Nothing.‘ She certainly has attractive subject matter and said: ‘Except for Shakespeare, perhaps Wilde is our most quotable writer. Yet more than that, it has been said that his life and work changed the direction of art. He put the artist's vision first, ignoring the claims of conventionality, and drew attention to the hypocrisy and intolerance of his day. By doing so he extended the boundaries of literature and redefined the role of the artist. And through his life and his art he extolled the values of wit, charm, and grace. It;‘s a delight to be directing The Importance of Being Earnest which was first performed on 14th February 1895 at St James's Theatre London.’

Which proves that wit and the debonair are never out of fashion. Wendy Gibson ‘channeled’ Lady Bracknell to offer a flavour of the fun to be presented by the Lavenham Players: ‘Good Society requires certain rules to good manners and to good breeding. These are tenets which I and Lord Bracknell strongly support. A solecism may be perhaps in itself but a trifling matter, but in the eyes of society at large it assumes proportions of a magnified aspect, and reflects most disadvantageously upon the one by whom it is committed.

This society resents, and is not slow in making its disapproval felt by its demeanour towards the offender.’

We also applaud the entertaining -and enterprising. Sue Clark said: Performers put their heart and soul into every production and a hearty audience is what every show needs. I am extremely proud to be a part of Lavenham Players, it prides itself on having an extremely talented bunch of actors. Most, if not all of our actors and directors alike, cast, crew, are all in full time employment. It takes dedication and a love of your art to attend rehearsals on a regular basis, after a hard day’s work.’ It has paid off.

The Importance of Being Earnest, Lavenham Village Hall, June 6th, 7th and 8th June at 7.30pm. Matinee Saturday 7th at 2.30pm.

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What Special Relationship?

Our senior politicians love to speak of the so called special relationship between America and Britain.

How gullible is that? America does not have international relationships, they don’t need to, they just have interests. Following the fall of Gaddafi it was hoped that millions of his regime’s assets would be seized to pay compensation to British and Irish victims of IRA bombings. After all it was Libya that supposedly supplied the explosives. What has only now been disclosed is that Bush, apparently with the full backing of Tony Blair, ensured that all American victims (including those of the Harrods’s bombing in 1983) received payouts from Libya, whilst British victims have received tiddly squit!

Following the Warrington bombings of 1993 when two innocent English children died $1 million was immediately donated through Irish American organisation Noraid. Imagine the outrage our cousins would have shown if the populace of London had so celebrated the destruction of 9/11. The power of the ethnic vote in American politics is always put before honour or decency.

The collusion of such a senior British politician as Tony Blair is shameful to say the least.

The Sound of Silence!

Now to local matters. Still no open and full account of what occurred following our Town Clerk leaving office - whilst the townspeople are kept in ignorance and rumours of maladministration are rife. Surely at least the Finance Committee must explain not only the full reasons behind the dismissal but as to why any irregularities were not brought to light earlier. But what I find amazing is to be informed that virtually the same councillors, and chairman, will cosily sit in situ on that same committee for the forthcoming year! Some years ago some superior being representing the next useless tier in local government, Babergh DC, referred to Sudbury Town Council as “Toy Town�. At the time I was appalled but they do little to dispel the image. Incidentally this old technophobe cannot access our Town Council’s accounts on their website.

Why, I know not, even the likes of Babergh and Cornard Parish Council can achieve that simple task. However, under government guidelines, townspeople are entitled to have sight of them, and I quote; People's rights to see council accounts: Every year councils must open their accounting records for the previous financial year for members of the public to inspect. The public can look at accounts over a set period of time (lasting 20 working days) usually after June, once the accounts have been finalised.

People have the right to review the council’s accounts and also ‘all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers and receipts related to them’. This means that people can look at information without having to submit Freedom of Information (FOI) Act requests.

Councils have to make clear on their websites when their accounts can be checked by the public. So as not to overwhelm our Town hall, please make an appointment!

OK, no more Mr. Nice Guy! That arrogant character Lord Hanningfield having been released from prison for fiddling us, the tax payer, has been caught claiming a further ÂŁ300 a day for turning up for a few minutes at the House of Lords and achieving nothing. Why on earth, with his track record, is he still in a position to do so? Has no one in authority got the power or courage to call a halt to this epidemic that is part of every institution in Britain whilst we, the victims of their greed, continue to observe the standards of our once great society so eroded? Surely they all cannot be on the gravy train! Come back Cromwell and make a start by again cleansing the sewer that is Westminster!

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How many violent students have been excluded from County schools?

Nearly 900 pupils were excluded from schools in Suffolk over a four year period for assaulting an adult on Campus. An additional 2,922 were excluded for assaulting a fellow pupil between 2008-09 and 2011-12, according to figures released by the Department for Education. The figures come days after a teacher was stabbed to death in a Leeds school, renewing the debate about school safety.

In 2010, ministers handed new powers to head teachers to search pupils for weapons, drugs or stolen goods in a government drive to improve school discipline and crack down on violence. However Mr White shied away from that approach. “I think there is enough overall being done to protect teachers but clearly we need to learn from these instances,” he said. “Staff need to be protected and so do pupils.

“I certainly wouldn’t want to go down the route of searching every pupil going into schools; I think that’s a bit over the top.” Mr White added that some schools felt pressured not to exclude pupils in case it affected their Ofsted rating.

“Schools are certainly being pressured to retain pupils, because if you have high levels of exclusions it generally counts against you in Ofsted reports. It tends to be primary schools with pupils with particular needs which are impacting on other pupils and the authority is pressuring them to keep a pupil when the staff think it’s not right for them to be there.”

A spokeswoman for the Association of Teachers and Lecturers warned that some pupils saw their parents “ranting and threatening” teachers and copied them. She said: “Teachers’ perception is that the behaviour of pupils is getting worse. But it reflects what is going on in society as a whole. There is a very different atmosphere. Some of that is good, children are far more engaged and confident than they used to be. But it does mean that there are parents who go in and rant and threaten the teachers. And if children see their parents and carers do that, they can replicate it. Where that happens it is deeply, deeply worrying.”

Suffolk County Council said: “Head teachers, and their respective governing bodies, are responsible for discipline in their schools. They develop their own behaviour policies and ultimately, decide whether or not a pupil is excluded.”

dropped because new criteria introduced by the county council would make it impossible for most of the town’s roads to qualify. In 2012, Suffolk’s highways boss put a freeze on implementing new speed restriction zones in the county, but the authority recently adopted a new policy on lower speed limits. This was after its roads and transport policy development panel conducted a widescale investigation of 20mph zones and drew up a list of criteria. Priority is given to roads with a history of accidents, where there are high levels of pedestrian activity, and where conservation areas needed protection. But unless there are exceptional circumstances, 20mph zones will not be considered on A and B class roads, those with existing average speeds above 30mph and where there is no significant local support for such a scheme.

At a Sudbury highways committee meeting this week, members decided that the only place that would qualify under the new criteria was near schools, most of which already have 20mph limits in place.

Committee chairman Tony Platt, who was behind the 20mph push, said: “20 zones will only be considered where two out of the three criteria have been met but not on an A or B road, which rules out most of ours. I still believe that if areas are signed as 20 it will make motorists think.” But town councillor Simon Barrett is against the introduction of a “blanket” 20mph scheme across the whole town. He said: “If you introduce a blanket 20mph limit, it has no worthwhile meaning. The boy racers who ignore the 30mph signs will have even less desire to respect 20mph limits. I think the perception is that Sudbury has more of a problem with speeding than it actually has. The data shows we have actually had very few serious accidents in the town since 2005.” The committee decided to put forward one area around Tudor, Clarence, York and Priory roads – where there are upper and primary schools – as a proposed trial area. Committee member Nigel Bennett said: “The main purpose of 20mph is to safeguard children so having them near schools is the obvious place. Although we already have 20 zones around schools, extending them would give people more time to slow down.”

Meanwhile in Bury St Edmunds plans are forging ahead for a 20mph limit in the Southgate Street corridor. A spokesman for Suffolk County Council said informal consultation had been carried out with the local community which had gained a “very positive response,” and the authority was progressing with formal consultation with statutory consultees, including the police. If this statutory consultation is successful the county council will make an order. A spokesman for Suffolk County Council, said: “The Policy Development Panel for roads and transport have the remit to look at requests and recommendations for any proposed 20mph limits. These proposals will then be publicly consulted on, the responses will be taken into account before a final decision is made as to whether to introduce a speed limit to the area in question.”

Fears for future of Road Improvement schemes as £65,000 is spent on a single speed bump Almost £100,000 earmarked for traffic improvements in Sudbury has been frittered away it was claimed last night, including £65,000 on a single speed bump. A total of £460,000 has been allocated by the county council for road schemes in the town but there are fears from local people that they are not seeing any tangible results. At a recent Sudbury Steering Group meeting, county highways officers presented the results of a public consultation carried out earlier this year to ascertain how the money could best be spent. In a report to the group, it emerged that £24,000 has been set aside for feasibility studies, the consultation and related works, and £8,000 for managing the project, while £65,000 has already been paid out for traffic calming measures in King Street. The ‘raised platform’ road hump was supposed to make it safer for people to cross the road at a busy intersection on the town centre’s oneway system. But it has been widely criticised for being “confusing” to pedestrians and motorists.

Simon Barrett, vice chairman of the steering group, said he did not think the town had gained much from the traffic humps. But he defended the money spent on consulting the public. He added: “Consultation is quite important because we need to make sure that what we do is right. If you have to spend the money to get it right, then so be it. “At least the county is actually listening to us and not just saying ‘this is what you are having’. It’s a little frustrating but they are taking note.”

Graham Newman, Suffolk County Council’s cabinet member for roads and transport, said the purpose of the consultation was to identify highway issues in Sudbury. He added: “From that, we are working with the steering group so that local representatives can help to prioritise projects to be funded through the local transport plan (LTP). “The purpose of taking proposals to the steering group is to share with partners the ideas being considered and seek their input. This work is ongoing and final proposals will only be formed once public consultation has been carried out.”

The remainder of the £460,000 has to be committed to a project by the end of this financial year.

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A colour explosion to hit Suffolk in aid of EACH A colour explosion is coming to Ipswich this summer thanks to the launch of the brand new Treehouse Colour Dash. On Saturday 12th July 2014, runners dressed in white T-shirts will descend on Christchurch Park for the event, which is the first of its kind to be hosted across the whole of Suffolk. At every kilometre along the 5k route, runners and walkers will have a different coloured powdered paint thrown at them by The EACH Colour Pirates. By the end of the run, the white T-shirts will have become crazy artistic masterpieces. These fun and colourful events are taking the UK by storm, and are an innovative way to raise funds and have great fun at the same time.

Patsy Johnson-Cisse, EACH Suffolk Fundraiser and event organiser, said: “We’re so pleased to be launching the Treehouse Colour Dash in Suffolk and have had a lot of interest from the public already. People of all fitness levels can take part in either walking or running the course. “The aim is to take part, have fun and finish the course wearing a big smile and of course your very own colour explosion. You can even compete with your friends to see how colourful you can become!”

The special colour powder is 100 per cent safe and each colour zone will have a specific colour.

The only rule is to wear white at the start. Money raised in sponsorship for the event will go to EACH. This is a family, fun event, and also great for signing up with your work colleagues, gym buddies and those who enjoy fun runs.

This event is for everyone of all fitness levels who would like to have fun and support EACH. Nicola Atkinson of Fred Olsen Travel, who has sponsored the event, said: “We’re delighted to sponsor such a fun, colourful local event while supporting our local children’s hospice. The Fred Olsen Travel Team is signing up to run, walk and become colour pirates on the day.”

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Little Hall, Little Gem He stopped and turned towards the solid, highly polished chest of drawers.

Sure enough there was the name of a boy scratched in the wood of each drawer. Five drawers in all and five names; the boys were evacuees from London and this upper room was used as their dormitory during the war.

Whilst standing on the immense, oak boards of this upper floor and gazing at the roof beams David had another surprise in store: two oak corner cupboards.

He smiled and opened the doors with a flourish, there behind each door he revealed an old washbasin with its original taps but it was the splash back behind each sink that caught my eye: a large oval serving plate with ornamental flower decoration. These 18th century Sèvres plates illustrate perfectly the artistic eye that the Gayer-Anderson twins had and their skill at collecting exquisite artefacts and placing them to full advantage. The whole of Little Hall provides a perfect canvas for their fascinating collections of decorative art, china, antiques and paintings.

Major Gayer-Anderson was awarded the title of “Pasha” by King Farouk. He spent much of his life in Cairo and became a distinguished Egyptologist. The Egyptian influence in the Little Hall collection is very evident. In the middle of the library sits a noble creature. The Gayer-Anderson Cat is an Ancient Egyptian statue of a cat made out of bronze, from the Late Period, about 664332BC.The original cat was bequeathed to the Nation and sits in the British Museum. This is a copy made by his brother, the Colonel. There is an identical copy of the cat in the Gayer-Anderson museum in Cairo. The Colonel was also a skilled carpenter, a skill he acquired in his army apprenticeship. He made much of the cabinet work around the house.

Although I visited Little Hall Lavenham on a cold and wet Monday morning in early April the place shone like a little gem. David my guide had many stories to tell about the house and its visitors. He certainly wetted my appetite and I want to go back for more, hopefully also enjoying the garden in finer weather.

I had visited Lavenham many times but it is only recently that I discovered this wonderful house full of treasures.

Little Hall is on Lavenham Market Place and is open afternoons except Monday and Friday, from 2 and Mondays from 10 until 1. £3.50 for adults, accompanied children free. Group visits can be arranged at any time.

If you are interested in helping as a volunteer please call Wendy Barnes on 01440 783378. See www.littlehall.org.uk for more details.

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By ex-punk rocker Andrew Stewart-Darling, Senior Pastor, Stour Valley Vineyard Church On the evening of 1st February, 1924, the New York Symphony Orchestra played Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at Carnegie Hall in New York. The performance was broadcast live on the radio. A couple of days later, the orchestra received a letter of thanks from a lady called Helen Keller: “Dear Friends, I have the joy of being able to tell you that, though deaf and blind, I spent a glorious hour last night listening to Beethoven's "Ninth Symphony."

I do not mean to say that I "heard" the music in the sense that other people heard it; and I do not know whether I can make you understand how it was possible for me to derive pleasure from the symphony. It was a great surprise to myself. “Last night someone suggested that I put my hand on the receiver and see if I could get any of the vibrations. They unscrewed the cap, and I lightly touched the sensitive diaphragm. “To my amazement, I discovered that I could feel not only the vibrations, but also the impassioned rhythm, the throb and the urge of the music! The intertwined and intermingling vibrations from different instruments enchanted me. I could actually distinguish the cornets, the roll of the drums, deep-toned violas and violins singing in exquisite unison.

“When the human voice leaped up trilling from the surge of harmony, I recognised them instantly as voices. I felt the chorus grow more exultant, more ecstatic, upcurving swift and flame-like, until my heart almost stood still.

“Of course, this was not "hearing" but I do know that the tones and harmonies conveyed to me moods of great beauty and majesty. I also sensed, or thought I did, the tender sounds of nature that sing into my hand—swaying reeds and winds and the murmur of streams.” She concludes, “As I listened, with darkness and melody, shadow and sound filling all the room, I could not help remembering that [Beethoven] who poured forth such a flood of sweetness into the world was deaf like myself.” Helen Keller went on to become a great activist for people with disabilities and, in the process, she had experienced an unexpected and profound revelation of beauty and creation. It is hard for me to describe the experience of God, but this I can tell you, he far transcends the best rational explanation I could possibly give.

The great 20th century philosopher Wittgenstein once poured a cup of freshly ground coffee and asked his students to describe the smell. When they failed Wittgenstein said, in effect: “If we haven’t got words to describe the smell of coffee which we can hold in a cup in our hands, how can we think we have the words adequately to describe God?” Jesus often chose to speak to the crowds with stories (parables). He recognised people’s limitation to grasp a revelation of who he was and what he was about. He said on one occasion, "Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand. Even when presented with all the facts it was not enough to convince some people. When appearing to his disciples after his resurrection, Jesus praised the many would believed in him even though they did not see the physical proof. Jesus told Thomas, the one who doubted, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Maybe we are one of those who blindly believes. We may not go to church and may have issues with some aspects of religion, but something deep inside of us recognises God’s existence. My advice to you is to pursue that belief and just see where it takes you. Besides, what have you got to lose?

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Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Ladies Spring Meeting Forty four ladies played the Constable course in the Spring Meeting on 15 May in glorious sunshine followed by a meal afterwards. The course was tough, playing CSS 76 but Maria Gilgar triumphed, winning the Salcombe Salver (Silver Divn) with a net score of 72 ocb from Margaret Bentley net 72. 3rd was Nora Hutchinson net 75 and 4th Amanda Byham net 79. The Suzetta Platt Cup (Bronze Divn) was won by Ann Major with a score of net 75, 2nd Barbara Jones net 79, 3rd Betty Cox net 81, Ann Major, Roz Clements, and 4th Janet Hodge net 82 ocb Maria Gilgar from Susan Swan also net 82.

A nine hole Greensomes competition was played on the Gainsborough course in the afternoon. Winners on the front nine were Gill Dutton and Christine McVeigh with 18 Points ocb from Lesley Hitchcock and Barbara Jones also on 18. On the back nine Anne Hemmings and Lesley Garnett won with 22.

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The now annual lady captain’s away trip was held at Thorpeness when 40 members, ably led by captain, Sue Thurgate, spent 48 hours of gaiety, grub and golf. Sunday, Individual Stableford, 1 Angela Chapman, 2 Janet Sparks.

Cha cha cha, 1 Janet Sparks, Margaret Hills and Sue Vipond, 2 Carol Durston, Claire Aldous, Patricia Havers and Rosie Jackson. Monday, Four Ball Better Ball, 1 Carol Durston and Pat Walsh, 2 Angela Chapman and Jenny Downes.

Nearest pin winners, Janet Sparks, Emily Penfold and Jenny Wilkins.

Newton Green’s First Weston Match Of 2014 Newton Green’s lost to Ipswich 2-3 in their opening Weston League match of the season. They also play Bungay, Hintlesham, Bury St Edmunds and Aldeburgh in the first season back in Division One of the competition.

Suffolk Senior Jubilee Shield Newton Green’s Suffolk Shield team won their first match in this county competition, playing Waldringfield away. They now play away against Bungay.

Ladies Annual Dinner The ladies have held their annual dinner and were delighted to welcome Barry O’Connell with his dog Guy from the charity Canine Partners, which is the chosen charity for this year’s ladies, men and senior captains. Barry, after retiring from serving in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines in many conflicts, fell from a ladder whilst working in his garden. The cost of £10,000 is needed to train just one dog, which becomes a lifeline for anyone with a disability.

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Sunday 1st June Sudbury Model Railway Club - Hobbies and Craft Day, St. Peter’s, Market Hill, Sudbury 10.30am – 3.30pm. Admission free. To be opened by Lord Philips.

Sunday 1st June Boxford Open Gardens 11am – 5pm. Adults £4.50. Children free.

Proceeds to Boxford St. Marys Church. For more details tel. Angela 01787 212264 Sunday 1st June Bures Open Gardens 2014 1pm – 6pm. Adults £4.

Sunday 1st June Potters & Friends, Little Hall Museum & Gardens. 10am – 5pm.Part of the Lavenham Arts Festival. Email: gillhedge@gmail.com.

Sunday 1st June Sudbury Boat Trips to Great Cornard Lock, Departs from The Granary Tea Room. CO10 2AN 11am – 5pm. Adult £5. Child £3 www.riverstourtrust.org Tuesday 3rd June Celtic Harp Recital – Anne Chorley Lunchtime Concert 12.30 – 1.30pm. St. Peter’s Church, Market Hill, Sudbury www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Tuesday 3rd/10th/17th/24th June The Bridge Project Lunch Club for Older Residents 12 noon to 1.30 pm. £5.00 per head for roast dinner and £2.00 for pudding. 20 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury CO10 2EU 01787 313691 Tuesday 3rd June Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks, Sudbury Shorter Walk. Meet at 12pm outside Quay Theatre CO10 2AN Tele: 01473 229292 Wed 4th/Sat 7th June Quay Musical – Footloose The Musical. Quay Theatre,Sudbury.

7.30pm. Tickets £10.00 No concessions Box Office 01787 374745 Thursday 5th June Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks, Kersey Walk led by Babergh leaders. Meet at 12pm at The Bell IP7 6DY Tel: 01473 229292 Friday 6th June ‘Refresh Your Dress’ Charity Fashion Show & Auction. Priory Hall,Benton St. Hadleigh IP7 5AZ 6.45pm – 10pm Tickets £10 includes complimentary drink. Tel: 01473 835446. Proceeds to Suffolk Family Carers.

Saturday 7th June Next Dance with Hi-Fi Sound, Delphi Social Club, CO10 2RR 8pm – 11.15pm Tickets £7 on the door. For more details phone Sue 01787 227876 Saturday 7th June The Ynysowen Male Choir, St. Mary’s Church, Cavendish 7.30pm Tickets £10 available from Community Shop. Proceeds to St. Nicholas Hospice care.

Saturday 7th June 2014 between 11am and 5pmOld Joes Golfing Range, Cornard Tye, Sudbury CO10 0QG are having a Family Fun Day to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Desease Association. Free entry and everyone is welcome.

Saturday 7th June Tea party – St. Gregory’s Church 3pm – 5pm. Tickets £7.50 must be booked in advance. On sale at Sudbury Tourist Information Saturday 7th June Organ Recital – St. Gregory’s Church 6.30pm. Tickets £7.50 must be booked in advance. On sale at Sudbury Tourist Information Saturday 7th June Sudbury Rotary Prom-Charity Rock Choir 7.30pm Tickets £10.00. £5 under 16 and students, On sale at Sudbury Tourist Information Sunday 8th June Nayland Open Gardens, 2pm – 6pm. Adults £5. Children free. Tickets from gardens and hall.

Sunday 8th June Quay Film – Carmen – Opera & Ballet, Quay Theatre, Sudbury. 7.30pm.

Tickets £10.00 Friends £9.00 Children £6.00 Box Office 01787 374745.

Sunday 8th June Accentuate The Positive, A concert of Summertime Tunes. St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury, 3.30pm. Tickets £8 Child £3 Tickets from Tourist Information 01787 881320 Sunday 8th June Open Garden – Lavenham Hall Hall Road, Lavenham CO10 9QX 11am 5.30pm. Admission £4. Child free www.ngs.org.uk Sunday 8th June Sudbury Boat Trips to Great Cornard Lock, Departs from The Granary Tea Room. CO10 2AN 11am – 5pm. Adult £5. Child £3 www.riverstourtrust.org Wednesday 11th/18th/25th June Courtyard Café@The Bridge Project. Adults Only Paint Your Own Ceramics 9.30 am to 2.30 pm. Lunch Offer - £5.00 for Chef’s Main Course of the day or Quiche and Salad. 20 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury CO10 2EU 01787 313691 Thursday 12th June Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks. Acton – meet 12pm at the Village Hall CO10 0AT Tel: 01473 229292 Thursday 12th June Quay Film Club – Francois Truffaut, Quay Theatre, Sudbury. 10.30am Box Office 01787 374745.

Thursday 12th June Fairtrade Fun Fete at St Peter's, Sudbury, 3:30 – 5:00. After-school children's fun, including bouncy castle, games, challenges, sweets and treats, all with a Fairtrade twist. Fairtrade teas and cakes for mums and dads. Admission free.

Thursday 12th June Watercolour Painting Demonstration with Vernon Lever, The Library, Sudbury 7.30pm. Tickets £5 to include a glass of wine. Proceeds to Sudbury Library.

Friday 13th June Quay Music – The Kennedys – Trouble In The Fields, Quay Theatre, Sudbury. 7.30pm. Tickets £12.00 Friends £10.00 Box Office 01787 374745 Saturday 14th June Craft And Gift Fair 9.00 – 4.00pm, Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EA Saturday 14th June Quay Comedy – Hardeep Is Your Love, Quay Theatre,Sudbury. 8pm.

Tickets £16.00 Friends£15.00. Box Office 01787 374745.

Saturday 14th June Open Garden – Old Rectory House, Kedington Hill, Little Cornard CO10 0PD 11am- 5pm. Admission £3.50. Child free. www.ngs.org.uk Saturday 14th June The Lamarsh Fete, Daws Hall, Lamarsh12 noon – 4pm. Tug of War, Vintage sounds, Vintage Cars.

Saturday 14th June Craft Fair - Friends of St Peter’s Church 9.00 – 4.00pm, Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EA www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June 10.30 am - 5 pm, Monks Eleigh Bygone Collectors Club, Vintage Rally, Gt Waldingfield Airfield, Sudbury, Suffolk Sunday 15th June Sudbury Boat Trips to Great Cornard Lock, Departs from The Granary Tea Room. CO10 2AN 11am – 5pm. Adult £5. Child £3 www.riverstourtrust.org Sunday 15th June – Father’s Day Spoil your dad with a 3-course carvery lunch. Just £19.95pp. Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa 01206 262836 Sunday 15th June Swing Into Sudbury with Sudbury Choral Society, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury 3.30pm Tickets. £8 includes a strawberry cream tea. Tickets from 01787 881320 Sunday 15th June Summertime Open Gardens in Sudbury. The Gardens will be opened for one day only from 10.30 am to 6 pm. A main Tea Garden will be in one of the gardens.

All funds raised will be solely for our hospice, St. Nicholas of Bury St. Edmunds. Entrance Forms will be posted out to all existing Entrance Forms will be posted out to all interested Gardeners phone Florence on 01787 311221 for further information.

Sunday 15th June Robin Hood adapted by Oliver Gray, Cobbolds Mill, Monks Eleigh IP7 7JB 3pm. Tickets Adult £15. Child £8 Tel: 01449 741429. In aid of St. Mary’s Church, Kettlebaston Tuesday 17th June Organ Recital – Peter Dollimore, Lunchtime Concert. St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. www.stpetersudbury.co.uk

Tuesday 17th June The Cult of the South Pacific - Illustrated talk by Leslie Primo.

Sudbury Decorative & Fine Arts Society. 11am - noon. Visitors by prior arrangement with Sylvia on 01284 828125 Tuesday 17th June Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks, Sudbury shorter walk. Meet at 12pm at the Quay Theatre CO10 2AN Tel: 01473 229292 info@livewellsuffolk.org.uk Wednesday 18th June Sudbury Sings Choir In Concert, Featuring Guest Harpist and Guitarist, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50 to include drink and nibbles.

Available at Sudbury Tourist Information Centre Thursday 19th June Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks, Sudbury led by Babergh walk leaders. Meet at 12pm at the Quay Theatre CO10 2AN Tel: 01473 229292 Friday 20th June Quay Music – T.Rextasy Unplugged, Quay Theatre,Sudbury. 7.30pm.

Tickets £16.00 No Concessions Box Office 01787 374745 Friday 20th June An Evening of French Food and Songs At The Masonic Hall, Sudbury, in aid of The Bridge Project. For more information contact 01787 313691 Friday 20th June – Comedy & Curry Night If you missed the March event, make sure that you don’t miss this one. The House of Stand Up comedians are side-splittingly funny!

Tickets cost £20! Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa 01206 262836 Sunday 22nd June Sudbury Boat Trips to Great Cornard Lock, Departs from The Granary Tea Room. CO10 2AN 11am – 5pm. Adult £5. Child £3 www.riverstourtrust.org Wednesday 25th June Melford Music presents Lunchtime Recitals, Mary Pells (viola da gamba). Martin Knizia (harpsichord) 1.10pm. Admission free – retiring collection Wednesday 25th June Courtyard Café@The Bridge Project, Film and Supper Club. £15 per head for film and supper – see website for film details. 20 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury CO10 2EU To book 01787 313691 Thursday 26th June Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks, Long Melford Meet at 12pm at Cherry Lane Garden Centre CO10 9DH Tel: 01473 229292 info@livewellsuffolk.org.uk Friday 27th June Pop up Café @ the Farmers’ Market, St Peters, Market Hill, Sudbury 01787 313691info@thebridgeproject.co.uk Saturday 28th June Nayland Choir sings – Old, New, Borrowed and Blue. 6pm Tickets £15. Under 16’s £5 including barbecue. www.naylandchoir.org Saturday 28th June Quay Music – A Classical Piano Recital, Quay Theatre,Sudbury.

7.30pm. Tickets £10.00 Friends £9.00 Box Office 01787 374745 Saturday 28th June ‘Strolling In Gainsborough’s Footsteps’ A themed guided walk with two costumed guides, Meet 11am at the library. Tickets £4 On sale at the tourist information office 01787 238424 Sunday 29th June Quay Bar – Open Music Night, Quay Theatre,Sudbury. 7.30pm. Free Entry. All welcome. Bring your instruments, voice or just yourself. Box Office 01787 374745.

Sunday 29th June The 47th Chelsworth Open Gardens 11am – 5pm Admission £6.

Children and parking Free. All proceeds to All Saints Church. www.chelsworth.co.uk Sunday 29th June Sudbury Boat Trips to Great Cornard Lock, Departs from The Granary Tea Room. CO10 2AN 11am – 5pm. Adult £5. Child £3 www.riverstourtrust.org Sunday 29th June Open Garden – Polstead Mill, Mill Lane, Polstead. CO6 5AB 2pm5pm. Admission £5. Child £3 www.ngs.org.uk Sunday 29th June The Lavenham Sinfonia, Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Lavenham.

7pm. Tickets £12 in advance and £14 on the door. Tickets available from Compact Music 01787 881160.

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