Sudbury & Long Melford Community News, June 2017

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The Taste of Sudbury, a fantastic annual event, held in the centre of town, is aimed at celebrating, promoting and showcasing the very best producers, restaurants, chefs and food industries that we are so lucky to have in this part of Suffolk.

The event, on Sunday June 11th will feature a fantastic kitchen theatre where some of Suffolk’s most exciting chefs will be taking to the stage throughout the day including Oliver Macmillan of The Long Melford Swan, award winning James Carn of The Angel Hotel in Bury St Edmunds, Regis Crepy of The Great House, the Infusions Cookery Experience (ICE) and Rafi’s Spicebox. There will also be demos throughout the day by NEFF chefs courtesy of KSL Kitchens and the chance to win some amazing prizes.

On Market Hill and inside St Peters Church you will find a wonderful selection of over fifty producers and street food vendors including freshly baked bread from Wooster’s Bakery, a wonderful range of culinary herbs from Herbal Haven, locally produced biltong, a fantastic range of olives, marinades and sauces from Scarlett and Mustard, chilli sauces from The East Coast Chilli Company and fruit and berry infused vodkas and gins from The Tiny Tipple Company. Hot food stalls will include Longhorn beef burgers, Mac n Cheese, gourmet chorizo sandwiches and bowls of cheesy nachos.

Entry to the event is totally free of charge. Parking in town is free and there will be a free Park and Ride system in place, all day, starting at 9.45am from The Delphi Car Park, Newton Road, Sudbury, CO10 2RR. The free bus will run every 15 minutes. There will be no bus service between 1pm and 2pm.

There are still spaces available at the event so if you fancy joining the Taste of Sudbury this year, please contact Suffolk Market Events on 07704 627973 or email Justine@suffolkmarketevents.co.uk Market Hill & St Peter’s Church, Sudbury, CO10 2EH, Free entry, free parking in town & free park & ride system. www.tasteofsudbury.co.uk

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Simply Handmade too Following on from our rapidly growing business “Simply Handmade” in Sudbury where we offer you a full clothing alteration, Roman blind and curtain making up service, we now have the pleasure of opening “Simply Handmade too”. This is a new and exciting crafting venue where we will be showcasing the best of homemade arts and crafts hence giving you the opportunity to purchase bespoke gifts for the home and garden which are “simply” not available on the high street, something we truly feel is very much lacking.

Both of our business are on the Stour Valley Business Centre off Brundon Lane which boasts free parking and a modern day café, both for your convenience.

As well as finding that something special for yourself or a unique gift for a loved one, we can also offer you a bonus with the launch of our exciting new crafting workshops where you can learn a whole new range of new crafts and be amongst good company in like-minded people and friends.

So whether it be drawing, beading, paper-making or maybe wet-felting for example, rest assured you will be expertly guided by one of our experienced tutors within this field. So what are you waiting for, learn something new today all within our realistic pricing package.

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Sudbury Dramatic Society The Railway Children Sudbury Dramatic Society are following up their successful production of The Ladykillers with an adaptation of Edith Nesbit’s story of The Railway Children on at Sudbury’s Quay Theatre from Tuesday 4th to Saturday 8th July at 7.45pm. This adaptation of Edith Nesbit’s book by Mike Kenny is the same script as the one that has been successfully performed at railway stations in London and York, although SDS can’t provide a real-life steam train at The Quay!

When their father is wrongly arrested, three children and their mother are forced to move to the country near to the village railway station.

There, they make friends with Perks the station Porter, the travellers on the train, they rescue a lost Russian and an injured runner, before being finally being reunited with their father. A grown-up Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis take us through the story as they recall the time when they really were The Railway Children.

The Railway Children is being directed by Linda Dowdall who has directed and acted in various SDS productions, including a recent cameo as a little old lady in The Ladykillers! Linda says ‘this is a timeless, feel good story and Bobbie’s cry My Daddy Oh my Daddy at the end remains one of the most recognisable and evocative lines in children’s literature’ The Railway Children is on at The Quay Theatre Tuesday 4th to Saturday 8th July at 7.45pm and tickets are available now from The Quay Theatre Box Office on 01787 374745 or online at www.quaysudbury.org.uk

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After the very successful St George’s Day Country fair, attended by almost 1500 people, there are just two raffle prizes needing to be linked to their winners. It has not been possible to contact the winners via the telephone numbers on the tickets, so if Veronica with pink ticket 105 or Edward with blue ticket 97 could contact lesleyfordplatt@rocketmail.com with their correct home telephone number, arrangements will be made to get the prizes to them.

Feedback for the event has now been analysed with all visitors saying how much they enjoyed the entertainment and the numerous stalls, where local voluntary and community organisations were able to raise funds for their work.

The stalls were busy, and the marquee was full from one end to the other. Having arrived with over 300 plants for their stall, the Sudbury Society sold all but 10 of them; the cakes on offer from All Saints Church, Little Cornard, were sold within the first hour, but they also had plenty of bric-a-brac available to keep the bargain hunters busy.

All the Quay Lane sports clubs reported a successful day, with 70 participants in the Hockey Club’s ‘beat the goalie’ challenge and the tennis club reporting “a wonderful attendance, at one time needing to use six coaches at the same time to cater for the number of children taking part – so many that they lost count”. The queue at the Cricket Club for their bacon sandwiches and burgers seemed never-ending and there was demand for afternoon tea and cake too.

The weather played its part by staying fine and dry and Radio Suffolk sent an Outside Broadcast reporter to interview stallholders and visitors.

Only children from St Gregory’s school had entered the art and writing competitions, so all the winners came from there. Among the many families were at least two children dressed as St George, one carrying her own dragon – both of them entered the Fancy Dress competition along with an Easter bunny!

The award-winning gymnastics team from Pot Kiln Primary school delighted visitors with their demonstration, as did members of Sudbury Phoenix Community Marchers, who invited visitors to join in at the end of their display. The Friendship Dancers also involved the audience with their Eastern European folk dances.

Most popular was the Punch and Judy show and other children’s entertainment provided by Paul Pleasants. There was something for everyone to enjoy.

Cavendish Open Gardens 17th & 18th June from 11am to 5pm Price £5 for ticket covers both days Light lunches, teas, plants, books etc for sale.

Over 20 gardens open with proceeds to be divided equally between St Nicholas Hospice Care & Cavendish Community Council for local good causes

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Presentation to thank out-going Chairman of the Friends of St Peter’s The outgoing chairman of the Friends of St Peter’s, Roger Green, was presented with gifts recently to thank him for his service during 27 years in the role.

The Friends of St Peter’s is the charity responsible for looking after St Peter’s church in the centre of Sudbury – one of the town’s landmark community buildings. Gifts, which included dinner and an overnight stay at the Great House in Lavenham, came from other members of the Friends of St Peter’s and Sudbury Rotary Club where Roger is secretary.

The presentation was made at St Peter’s on Saturday evening during an interval in a concert featuring the Colchester Military Wives, which included a performance from Roger at the organ.

Sudbury mayor Sue Ayres said a few Photo: Sudbury Rotary Club words while fellow long-serving member of the Friends of St Peter’s, Joan Garden, also made a valedictory speech.

Roger has been involved with the Friends of St Peter’s in some capacity since 1973. During his tenure as chairman, St Peter’s in Market Hill has become established as a hub for events in Sudbury including farmers markets, art exhibitions, music concerts, Thursday’s popular Kettle and Fish café and the annual Christmas tree festival.

The venue attracts around 60,000 visitors every year, making it one of the most used redundant churches in the UK. Roger will be replaced by Peter Gray who has stepped up from vice-chairman.

To find out more about events coming up at St Peter’s visit www.stpetersudbury.co.uk

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St Gregory’s Church Sudbury Happy Hour Concerts One down, three to go!

Hugest thanks to all who came to our first Happy Hour Concert and who gave so generously. An excellent start to the Organ Restoration Fund. The audience enjoyed a social time afterwards with a glass of wine and it was lovely to see a really good mix of people from within our church and from the town.

The next one is on Friday June 2nd starting at 7pm.

We are very lucky that Stephen Cleobury, Director of Music at Kings College Cambridge, is very generously giving a recital on our organ in aid of the Restoration Fund.

We really need to give him a splendid audience so please spread the word and tell all your friends. Hope to see as many of you as possible at St Gregory’s for this very special occasion.

FRIDAY JUNE 2nd 7 - 8pm STEPHEN CLEOBURY Organist and Director of Music, King’s College, Cambridge SATURDAY JULY 1st 6 - 7pm PATRICIA EDDINGTON theatrical reminiscences CHARLOTTE KING – Mezzo Soprano TOM COGAN – piano SATURDAY AUGUST 5th 6 - 7pm PHYLLIS FELTON - gossiping about the Sudbury Workhouse ELIZABETH COBB Flute, ROB SPIVEY French Horn, TOM COGAN Piano Enjoy a glass of wine after the Concert RETIRING COLLECTION FOR THE ORGAN RESTORATION FUND

Sudbury Life Saving Club 2017 sees the Sudbury Life Saving Club reach its 50th Anniversary and to celebrate the club is hosting a reunion event on Saturday 22nd July at the Sudbury Snooker Club in North Street from 7pm.

The Club was launched on the back of a local disaster in 1966, when three young brothers drowned during the same tragic incident in the River Stour.

Over the years the club has had more than 300 members with many gaining nationally recognised Life Saving qualifications with members competing both at regional and national events. The Club meets every Sunday evening at the Kingfisher Leisure Pool from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and new members aged 8 and up are always welcome. Sudbury Life Saving Club are inviting all past and current members to attend the reunion on 22nd July to remember the past 50 years and look forward to the future.

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Two Sudbury area schools and a care home in the town have teamed up with a small Suffolk charity to help tackle the UK’s biggest killer – dementia. People living longer means Alzheimer and other forms of the condition overtook heart disease as the most common cause of death last year, it has been reported to Government ministers. Heart disease was responsible for 11.5 per cent of 529,655 deaths in 2015, or 60,818 people. But for the first time this was overtaken by 61,686 people dying with dementia. “The numbers dying of dementia can only get higher as we live longer,” says Tony Gearing, founder of the Stradishall-based charity YOPEY, which stands for Young People of the Year.

Tony has been setting up ‘YOPEY Befriender’ schemes, where young people go into care homes and visit elderly residents, for three years. “Typically twothirds of residents have dementia and often relatives stop visiting as they cannot cope with the changes the diseases cause.”

Tony has set up the the third YOPEY Befriender scheme in Suffolk – two have been running in Bury St Edmunds since last year – pairing Catchpole Court nursing home in Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, with the Ormiston Sudbury Academy in Tudor Road, and the Thomas Gainsborough School in Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard. “People with dementia can still communicate, if only visitors are patient,” said Tony, who is a Dementia Champion with the Alzheimer’s Society.

Marie Smale, manager of Catchpole Court nursing home, said: “We welcome people coming in from the community to mix with their senior citizens. Our residents were particularly pleased to see young people and are looking forward to meeting them again every week.”

Thomas Gainsborough School invited Tony to give an assembly to year 12 and the school is pleased some of its most caring students have decided to engage with the community in this way. Director of Sixth Form Kenny Alexander said: ”It's important to get young people involved in the community.

YOPEY Befriender is a great way for our students to give something back to society and connect with their elders, whilst developing such vital skills as communication, empathy and independence. “For those seeking a career in medicine or health and social care YOPEY Befriender gives them first hand experience of working with those suffering from dementia. We're looking forward to continuing our work with YOPEY over the coming years."

Among the Thomas Gainsborough YOPEY Befrienders are 17-year-old Sudbury twins Chloe and Eden Arkesden. About visiting Catchpole Court care home Chloe said: “After going to the care home and seeing the smile that I put onto someone’s face today it makes me 100 per cent sure that I want to continue to volunteer there. I am also thinking about what I can do in the future.” http://www.facebook.com/YOPEY where you’ll find YOPEY's Facebook community!

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Sunday Special!

Sudbury Symphony Orchestra is very pleased to welcome the prize winning saxophonist, Finn McEwen, to be their soloist for Ronald Binge’s Concerto for alto saxophone in their concert on Sunday 25th June. Finn started playing the saxophone at the age of 10 and is a student at the Royal Academy of Music. He plays classical and jazz and has played at many prestigious venues including the Barbican, Ronnie Scotts and many places in between. His saxophone playing shows just how powerful, versatile and exciting this ever popular instrument can be. If you thought the saxophone was just for jazz this concert will open you to a whole new world of possibilities.

Ronald Binge’s saxophone concerto was commissioned by the BBC in 1956 as part of their annual International Festival of Light Music and the concert continues in this vein with Malcolm’s Arnold’s light hearted Little Suite for Orchestra composed in 1945. Plus we have Gustav Holst’s Somerset Rhapsody based on English folk songs but crafted into an orchestral piece of real sophistication. Another highlight of the concert will be Rimsky Korsakow’s re-working of Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain. This is a brilliant musical depiction of a witches sabbath which was famously used by Walt Disney in Fantasia. Elgar’s Chanson de Nuit and Chanson de Matin will be making an appearance at the concert. And as we have such a brilliant saxophone player we could not resist adding the Old Castle movement and a Promenade from Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition which both feature the saxphone.

We hope you'll join us for a great evening's performance.

Sunday 25th June 2017 at 6.00pm St Peter’s Church, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 1TL Tickets: Adult £12, Child £2 from Compact Music, North Street, Sudbury & Sudbury Tourist Information (library). Email: tickets@sudburysymphonyorchestra.com A limited number of tickets will be available on the door. www.sudburysymphonyorchestra.com

What’s On at The Christopher Centre Monday Mornings: ‘Open Invitation’ 10 am to 12 pm a place to meet, chat, relax and enjoy homemade cakes, coffee and tea. All welcome (including small groups). There is no charge.

Tuesday Evenings: Good Old Fashioned Sing Song 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Why not join us for an evening of old time singing. A very relaxed and friendly group.

All welcome. £3 including refreshments.

1st and 3rd Thursday of the month: ‘Crafty Evenings’ 7 pm - 9 pm. Any craft or hobby welcome. Bring and share your own project. All welcome £2 including refreshments.

4th Friday of the month ‘Vegan Supper Club’ 7 - 9 pm. If you would like to try Vegan (plant based) food why not come along to our supper club. You will need to book(so we know numbers).

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On April 27th a stalwart group of members set out on a cold wet day for the first of the summer garden visits. In the morning, we arrived at The Dip on the Hill, at Ousden, Newmarket, and were given a warm welcome by Dr and Mrs. Geoffrey Ingham, who created this wonderful architectural, largely evergreen, garden. Situated on a south facing hill, meandering pathways led us through cloud- pruned hedges, sculptural trees, shrubs and groundcover. Pines and a grove of Philyrea latifolia, palms and a large bamboo, were underplanted with ferns, and lily of the valley were just beginning to flower. Dr. Ingham explained how he shaped and pruned large overgrown shrubs to form the sculptural shapes he needed. A fascinating visit to a highly original garden.

In the afternoon, we were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Robinson, who have created a stunning garden at Ousden House. Despite the wind and rain, they guided us round the herbaceous borders, rose garden, summerhouse lawn and borders, ornamental woodland and lake, (beside which stood a wonderful sculpture of a mare and foal). A spectacular long double crinklecrankle yew hedge leads from the clock tower, and a moat garden with gentle fountains was densely planted with moisture loving plants. There were so many rambling paths leading us through avenues of flowering cherry, and scented flowering shrubs, that it was an absolute joy to explore it all, even in the rain! To warm us all up, we were treated to a wonderful tea, with sandwiches and home-made cakes.

I will certainly be going back to visit again, when it is opened for the NGS on June 11th, hopefully in better weather.

The next outing to Spencers, at Great Yeldham, is on the 4th June, followed by the Summer Social at Stoke Priory, Stoke by Nayland on June 27th. Full details of these events will be found on the website.

Non-members are welcome to join us for the outings, and membership is still available at a very reasonable annual subscription, so do contact our secretary, Matthew Long on 01449 741551. eastangliangardengroup.onesuffolk.net

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Rotary News April started off with a team of Rotarians and partners representing the Club at an event of “Call My Bluff” at All Saints church hall, great fun was had by all, and all for a good cause. The team did not disgrace the Club finishing fourth.

Later in the month Rotary organised the annual Open Gardens event with the St Nicholas Hospice – this year possibly the busiest ever. We raised over £4000 for the Hospice and £500 for Rotary charities thanks to the generosity of those who make their gardens available and of course all the people who visit them. The outgoing Mayor, Sue Ayres, opened the event and then found herself serving afternoon tea – the Mayor in all her regalia – assisted by her grandchildren!. This year it coincided with the St George’s Day Celebration at the Cricket ground and I think many people took the opportunity to take in both events Early in May we held a Stroke Awareness Day. We were able to give many people an “all clear” but also advised others to seek immediate help. We very much hope that they did.

Our annual Prom Concert – the 40th – was held a little earlier this year on a glorious Spring evening last month. It was good to welcome so many people to enjoy the Colchester Military Wives Choir who provided a superb evening with a very varied programme and also including a selection of Prom favourites put together by our secretary Roger Green. In fact he gave the first public performance of his work on the organ in St Peters.

Roger, who has just retired as Chair of the Friends of St Peters after 40 years, was – as he said himself – ambushed at the start of the concert when he was presented with a whole range of gifts from his many friends and well-wishers from the Rotary Club, St Peters and the Town Hall. The concert raised just over £400 for Rotary charities.

Recent speakers have included Debbie Stearne of St Gregorys School talking about children with learning disabilities and the many initiatives which they have to help these children to be able to have a fulfilling role later in life. Other speakers have included Caroline Wilson, the Head of Ormiston Academy and one of Rotary’s International Scholars studying at Cambridge, Sophia D’Angelo. Looking ahead, on 5th June we will be having a talk about forest Schools and the Green Light Trust followed by Vince Chandler giving a talk about hobbies on 19th June, and then Wayne Lloyd, Head of Thomas Gainsborough School on 26th June. Our President, Mike Killoran will be handing over the reins to Lesley Ford-Platt on 3rd July and later in that month, on the 17th, Kate Barnes will be telling us about “Walking the Inca Trail” Why not join us for some of these events at our lunches on Mondays at 12.30pm for 1pm at the Mill Hotel. Just let us know in advance and in any case if you would like more information about our club and our activities please contact our secretary Roger Green on 07341 290415 or look us up on our website www.sudburyrotary.com or simply Google Sudbury Rotary Club Rotarian Tony Platt

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The Bridge Project students take to the stage Budding thespians at The Bridge Project lit up the stage last month (March) when they took part in a contemporary theatre production to a sold-out audience at DanceEast in Ipswich.

Eight students from the Sudbury-based Charity, which supports adults with learning difficulties, performed in The Inkwell, a production inspired by the short stories of children’s Bridge Project students Josiah Varcoe, Rosie author, Shaun Tan, and Eagling, Claire Dovell rehearse for the explored tales of dreams DanceEast production of The Inkwell. and imagination through movement, animation and puppetry.

The Bridge Project was one of nine groups to take part in the show, which was organised by DanceEast. Choreographers from DanceEast visited The Bridge Project’s cafÊ in Gainsborough Street for further rehearsal sessions.

Demand for tickets was so great that extra seating was set out for both performances on the day.

Jo Searle, Chief Executive Officer at The Bridge Project, said: “Our students thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the DanceEast production of The Inkwell. It was a great experience and allowed them to focus on their talents, skills and explore their own imagination in new and exciting ways. “After the show all the students said they really enjoyed the experience of being on stage and telling a story. There were so many people in the audience, it was great to see such support for a regional community production.�

The Bridge Project was established in 1995 to help those with learning difficulties in the community. Its cafĂŠ on Gainsborough street is open to everyone, with all money made going straight back into the charity, to support the services it offers the community.

Its services include various activity programmes for adults with learning disabilities such as cooking, hospitality, ICT and administration, ceramics and pottery, and digital media skills. It also runs Open Door drop in sessions for people managing mental health issues, dementia support meetings, and a weekly lunch club for over 65s.

The Inkwell had two showings on March 11 and offered students of The Bridge Project the opportunity to work alongside other groups from across the region, including students from Thomas Gainsborough High School in Gt Cornard, Sudbury, Chelmondiston C of E Primary School in Ipswich, Eye Arts Club, Cedrus House Care Home and Stowupland High School in Stowmarket.

Amie Butcher, Assistant Headteacher at Thomas Gainsborough School in Gt Cornard Sudbury, said the 11 to 15-year-old pupils who took part would really like to work with The Bridge Project again in the future.

She said, “The Thomas Gainsborough’s gifted and talented dance group really enjoyed working with other schools and community groups and in particular The Bridge Project. Our girls were inspired by their dedication and confidence on stage! “Our pupils said it was really uplifting to work alongside students from The Bridge and would really like to work in conjunction with them on another dance project. Our pupils showed maturity in their engagement with the Bridge Project and gave them positive praise and feedback.�

Naomi Brand, dance teacher at Stowupland High School in Stowmarket, said the 20 students from Years 7 to 9 who took part found the experience an incredible opportunity.

She said: “It was a really good opportunity for our students to be part of a professional performance and work alongside people they don’t know. They not only learned about dance, but saw their own ideas incorporated into the final performance. It opened their eyes to new experiences and aspirations to achieve more than they imagined they could.�

Kerry Palmer-Long, Deputy Headteacher and Year 6 teacher at Chelmondiston Primary School near Ipswich said pupils found the experience inspirational.

She explained: “After the show the children said they felt it was a great opportunity to work with people from such a diverse background, with people they may not normally have had the chance to interact with and learn from. A project like this is about bringing people together and enables everyone to achieve something they didn’t realise they were capable of. “Pupils came out saying it was a once in a lifetime opportunity, that it will be a lasting memory and they felt inspired. From my point of view it was wonderful to see children who may not normally have performed on stage, to do so, and see their confidence grow as a result.�

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The highlight of the Show for many were The Devils Horsemen Cossack Riders who thrilled the crowds with their skill and bravery. Many gasps could be heard as they galloped across the ring performing amazing acrobatic feats.

Hadleigh Festival of Gardening and Art got off to a great start with many taking the opportunity for a “selfie” amongst the flowers.

The Food Hall and cookery demonstration area was also a must for food lovers. The Education area proved popular in its new location with the Sheep Show, art work from local schools and chicken and egg crafts and activities. There were lots of chances to try new things this year – from driving a tractor simulator or a mini digger to trying out archery with the Sudbury Tudor Archers or British Cycling’s mini mountain bike course.

Numerous local trade stands were showcasing their businesses whilst the Flower Show and Rural Craft Marquees were, as usual, filled with a spectacle of colour and talented craftsmen. The Art Tent once again showcased art, pottery and sculptures from many local artists.

The Hadleigh Farmers’ Agricultural Association would like to thank everyone who has supported or visited the show this year and especially all our trade stands who were patient and supportive during a wet setup. We hope to see you again next year on 19th May 2018.

F.M.P.S Vintage Rally 2017 The vintage rally that was unfortunately cancelled last year due to the bad weather leading up to the show is going a head this year at Melford Hall on the 1st and 2nd of July from 10 am to 5 pm.. This year the show has made some changes and have added some children's attractions and more displays on show and a full packed weekend for all ages. With ring displays on both days it's a real family day out. there's a big area of trade and craft stalls. and a great food court next to the licenced bar. On Saturday evening there will be a disco at the bar and some of the food court opening till late. we hope you can all make it. www.melfordrally.co.uk Sudbury Gainsborough Probus Club presents

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SATURDAY 24th JUNE at 7.30 PM In Christ Church, United Reformed Church School Street, Sudbury CO10 2HA There will be an Interval for Light Refreshments Admission £7.00 Tickets available from Sudbury Library Proceeds for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices

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Sudbury & District The Royal British Legion Those of us who were running the Table at the St George’s Day Fare in Sudbury on April 23rd enjoyed meeting so many people and we thank you for supporting our Bottle Stall which was all in aid of the Poppy Appeal. Many thanks.

July 1st we shall have the Branch Gazebo at the Gt Cornard Fete which runs from 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. this year and on Sunday 23rd July we shall again be meeting lots of people at the Party in the Park event. Please do come and say Hello at the Gazebo when we shall have amongst other things some 2017 Poppy Pins together with Membership and Welfare information.

Saturday 12th August is a big Poppy Appeal event to be held at Newmarket Race Course. David our Standard Bearer will be taking part in the large Parade of Standards before Racing begins. This is a really good Family Day Out. We are hoping too that Ormiston Sudbury Academy will be holding another Festival of Remembrance event – very much enjoyed and all proceeds to the Poppy Appeal. Which takes us on to the Launch of the 2017/18 Poppy Appeal to be held outside the Town Hall on Saturday 28th October. Collectors will be busy for the following two weeks and we are always looking for new Collectors and helpers. Give Stuart a call on 01787 374277 if you would like to help this year. The 11th November falls on the Saturday before Remembrance Sunday so we shall have the usual Two Minutes Silence outside the Town Hall at 11.00 a.m. on Saturday. The Remembrance Service however will take place on Sunday at St Gregorys Church 2.30 p.m. start. The Parade will be led again by the Colchester Pipes and Drums and leave the Market Hill at 2.00 p.m. If you would like to be in the Parade come and join us on the Market Hill before we march off. Remembrance will also be held at St Andrews Church Gt Cornard on Sunday with the Service starting at 10.15.a.m.

A Parade will form up opposite the Kings Head in Bures Road to move off at 9.45 a.m. to be led by Piper Trish Drawbridge and Drummer Rob Drawbridge together with the Phoenix Community Group.

Our meetings are on the second Monday of the month in the Snooker Club North St Sudbury 7.00 for 7.30 p.m. start. Membership is open to anyone you do not have to have served in the Forces and we do have some Open nights when we have a Speaker the next date is August 14th and the Speaker is Derek Wickes ‘Air Cargo Pilot’. Finally there is news and events on the Branch website ‘britishlegion.org.uk/branches/Sudbury and you may have seen us on Facebook.

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Because there really are bats in the belfry, work is restricted to taking place between October and March and it is vital that the work is completed early next year so that the bells can be in place in time to be rung again on 11 November 2018 to commemorate the Armistice of WW1. The concert is being offered free of charge, but donations to the Tony Moore Memorial Bell Fund will be welcomed.

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Senior staff have dug the first piece of turf at the site, off Rodbridge Hill, to signify the start of the development, which will include play equipment and open spaces for residents when finished. In total, the new development will see 77 new homes built in the sought-after Suffolk village.

David Thomas, Kier Living Eastern’s sales and marketing director, said construction workers are now on site carrying out preliminary works for the homes. He said: “We are delighted to have started work on our new development in Long Melford.

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The parasites of the Reptile House are now trousering an extra £1,049 a year bringing their excessive basic annual remuneration up to £75,011, plus their questionable “expenses” and pension entitlements. And do we really need 650 of them, plus 850 of their ermine clad cronies in the adjacent Invertebrates enclosure? Well, we are shortly to hold an election when the choice of hand picked hacks and political jokes will be offered up for selection to an increasingly cynical electorate. It is not as if they can even govern our once fair isle in an efficient manner.

A bunch of PC public servants deemed it correct to ban smoking in our ancient prisons. The completely overstretched staff, victims of cost cutting (there is no votes to be gained from a well governed prison service) are given the task of officiating. So one gets a lengthy stretch and is incarcerated for the protection of society. Smoking deemed anti-social and a danger to others is banned.

However, access to illegal drugs, in a so called secure environment, is freely available to all that can afford it! If you are not so addicted when first imprisoned you will be when freed.

A succession of Home Secretaries has been responsible for the mismanagement of the Prison System for years. Many of our inner city prisons occupy exceptionally valuable real estate and should be demolished or converted into housing. The massive profits earned could easily finance modern, secure prison stock offering the opportunity to adequately staff the system and offer appropriate employment and education to prisoners.

Apparently the proposed sale of Holloway prison alone is valued at over £200 million. However, such a windfall could soon be squandered and any new development subject to the Private Finance Initiative scheme where politician’s city chums put us in hock for generations. They just can’t be trusted!

However, the Euro remainers amongst us should not be too smug regarding the corrupt inadequacies of Westminster. Brussels is equally as rotten. A very brave German journalist Martin Tillack sort to publish an account of the fraud and corruption endemic in the EU. Employed by the comparatively fearless Stern magazine (gutless and compliant British press take note) he was soon arrested and his material, computers etc. seized by the anonymous and unelected bureaucrats. The same actions have been taken against others who have sort to expose rotten practices.

It took the actions of the independent European Court of Human Rights (a non EU body) to grant justice to Tillack.

Here, in the ex-borough of Sudbury our historic town continues to decline into a state of neglect. Take a stroll down North Street. The excellent Jaqui’s café closed, Sulby House, although an architectural monstrosity, a place of gainful employment about to be housing, and Argos fast falling into dereliction. Further down, passing either more closed or charity shops, the awful frontage of Sports Direct closing and now the accolade of the town’s ugliest and most uncared building must be given to the once Poundland shop. Surely Babergh DC must have some powers to ensure that although empty no shop can be left to so mar our streets. It is frankly a disgraceful blot on Sudbury.

A stroll takes in the once beautiful Bel Vue, left to rot so Babergh can demolish this fine façade without criticism. The vacant Post Office and much more. A true example of how our councillors really care about our town! And I haven’t even mentioned Hamilton Road. If our elected Sudbury or Babergh Councillors have not the power to remedy the situation, what the hell is the point of them?

Now for a tale of gross incompetence and misjudgement. Suffolk County Councillors decided to hand over the management of our highways to Kier citing the need for greater professionalism and standards. Well, the result for the people of Suffolk has been an unmitigated disaster.

Maybe Councillor James Finch, grandly titled “Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport” could inform us as to when he will either sack this incompetent shower or stand down himself. They have failed to meet 50% of their targets and have left our roads in a dire state of repair. Shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall I was in East Germany where the highways were in like condition.

A few miles into the West and all was pristine, like travelling over the border into Essex actually. So Councillor Finch, the ball’s in your court, man up and sack them and chat to your opposite number in Essex, or find someone that will. Sudbury’s Queens Road, recently resurfaced (scarcely a priority) had to be again closed whilst resultant repairs were carried out to the water mains.

For God’s sake, how much longer do we have to suffer this dire incompetence?

Time for a Guinness.

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Helping a loved-one with money for a house deposit? Here is how you can protect your money.

The Bank of Mum and Dad, as it has been called, has now become one of the country’s largest mortgage lenders, providing assistance with 29% of all mortgages, according to Legal & General. The average amount being lent by parents and grandparents to assist with raising the necessary deposit is expected to reach over £21,000 in 2017.

But how can parents protect this money? What if your son, daughter or grandchild separate from the partner they are buying a home with? What if they buy the property alone but a partner moves in at some point in the future?

What if my relative is buying the property alone? It is still wise to protect the money you are gifting them if they intend to move a partner into the property.

We would recommend a Cohabitation Agreement to make it clear that it is not intended that the party moving in will have a financial interest in the property.

How can the money be protected? The most common means of protecting a gifted deposit is for the person/s purchasing the property to enter into a Declaration of Trust which can dictate how the property is to be treated. For instance, a Declaration of Trust can provide for one party to own a greater share of the property, in light of the fact they have contributed all, or a greater amount, of the deposit. Alternatively, it can stipulate that should the property be sold, the deposit money is returned to the relevant party before the remaining sale proceeds are divided. Another means of protecting deposit money is by way of a formal loan agreement. The agreement can stipulate that there is no interest to be paid and it may not even be expected that the loan will actually ever be repaid. In the event that your son, daughter or grandchild separates form their partner, or a future partner, the loan used for the deposit should be protected from any separation settlement.

We would also recommend a Cohabitation Agreement Your solicitor can assist you in drawing up a contract detailing the terms upon which you and your partner will live in the property. The agreement can deal with who pays for what and what will happen in the event of separation in the future. The more you can agree in advance, the more conflict you can resolve when emotions are running high and the relationship between you is difficult.

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Sudbury Choral Society’s Summer Concert 2017 After their excellent rendition of Elijah in their 70th anniversary concert in April, Sunday 2nd July sees the Sudbury Choral Society move from their standard fare of oratorios and classical music to Songs from the Silver Screen.

The choir will be singing in a variety of styles and genre’s with excerpts from “The Wizard of Oz�, a selection of James Bond themes not to mention “Grease� and medleys by Cole Porter and Paul Simon. The choir will also be supported by performances by “The Accidentals�, our local female singing group some of whom sing in the choir.

As part of their programme for supporting young soloists just starting out on their musical careers we will be again welcoming Laura Barnard a local singer who is studying musical theatre at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Laura has already been chosen for roles on the stage in the West End of London and is a soloist with the National Youth Music Theatre.

Also in July the choral society are promoting a concert by Tony Halsted Horn Ensemble on Sunday the 23rd July at 3 pm which features some of the best French Horn players in the country.

Sudbury Choral Society presents Songs from the Silver Screen St Peter’s Church, Market Hill Sudbury 3.30 pm on Sunday 2nd July 2017 Adults £10; 11-18’s £5 including refreshments; Under 11’s free Doors open at 3 pm

Open Morning at The Christopher Centre On Wednesday the 28th June 10 am - 1 pm The Christopher Centre will be hosting an Open Morning. Along with other local charities and groups we hope to highlight the varied community activities that are available in Sudbury and District. If you are a charity/ group that would like to participate in this event please contact Teresa at the Christopher Centre 01787 313914 email info@christophercentre.org.uk. There will be no charge.

If you would like to know what activities go on at the Christopher Centre and elsewhere locally, please drop in and join us on the 28th June. All welcome.

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This month, settle down to Oscar-winning movie Manchester by the Sea, starring Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams, on June 20th at The Bridge Project, Gainsborough Street, Sudbury. For £10 per person, Film and Afternoon Tea club is served inside the Pavilion from 4pm, where you can tuck into a selection of savoury goodies, cakes and scones before the film starts at 4.30pm. If you can’t manage it all, there’s a doggy bag ready for you to take the rest home! For £15 per person, Film and Supper Club includes a buffet supper of locally sourced treats including Suffolk ham, quiches, salads and a range of desserts, followed by a cheeseboard and tea or coffee. The café opens from 6.30pm and the film begins at 7.30pm in the Pavilion.

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Wed 21 June: Bluebell Railway Wed 19 July: Carvery Lunch at “The Wherry”, afternoon boat trip on Oulton Broads Wed 16 Aug: Lunch and demonstration a Langham Glass Wed 30 Aug: Hunstanton Wed 18 Oct: Lunch (optional) at Victoria Hotel Lowestoft or do as you please day All of my Thursford Christmas Spectacular tickets for this year booked.

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

Suffolk County Council Elections 2017 I would like to express a huge and sincere vote of thanks for the overwhelming support I have received from the electorate at a difficult election time. There was an impressive 35.6% turnout for the vote! I look forward to serving ALL residents within Melford Ward of Suffolk County Council.

Warning to residents with Solar Panels after victims targeted Suffolk Trading Standards is asking residents to be vigilant if they receive a call from energy saving companies claiming they'll be able to save them money.

Since the turn of the year Suffolk Trading Standards have received a large number of complaints from residents who own solar panels, with energy saving companies claiming they have an energy saving device that will save them money, or offering to check their ‘system’ for free. Last month, two elderly residents were contacted by such companies, convincing them that they and their properties were at risk. One victim, in Lowestoft, was told the lid to her water tank was loose, which then ran the risk of overflowing onto the electrics in the house, and electrocuting her. The resident was told they would need to pay the company £7,500 up front in cash, and that work would need to start as soon as possible. The victim went straight to the bank to withdraw the money, but fortunately the bank staff contacted Suffolk Trading Standards before any money was passed over. The second victim, in Ipswich, was told their solar panels needed to be serviced. When the trader took a look at the panels, they informed the victim that the company that had fitted them had gone out of business and that the installation was dangerous, as a power save unit had not been installed, creating a fire risk to their property. They were told the repair would cost £3,295 and the victim paid a deposit of £800. The trader has not yet returned to carry out the work and despite the victim trying to cancel the work, they have not yet received a refund.

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Keeping an eye out for local youth A Sudbury business has made a special donation to a local Scout group in an effort to highlight the importance of road safety. Specsavers, located in Market Hill, donated 60 high-visibility vests to children at 1st Acton & Waldingfield Scouts to raise awareness of Specsavers’ charity partner Brake, which works with communities to stop the tragedy of road deaths and injuries.

Lynette Copeland, store director at Specsavers Sudbury says: ‘Although the nights are getting brighter, it’s important that young people are visible and we want to ensure that children – and their parents – feel safe when they’re out and about at all times. ‘By raising awareness of Brake and by offering the children these vests, we hope that they take extra care on trips and excursions.’ When asked about the difference the donation makes to the club, 1st Acton & Waldingfield Scout leader, Clifford Dark says: ‘When working with children, having fun is always important but their safety is the number one priority, so receiving equipment to help us with this is always greatly received, and the kids love them!

‘Most of all, it’s great to see that Specsavers is investing in the community’s interests and needs both in and outside of the workplace.’ Sudbury Specsavers has also recently donated to other groups including 1st Coggeshall Cub Scouts and Yorley Barn Nursery School. Brake is a national road safety charity which exists to prevent deaths and injuries that occur on roads on a daily basis, through campaigns and other funding. The charity also promotes safe and sustainable road use and effective road safety policies.

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Stoke by Nayland Ladies’ first Big Day of the year took place on Thursday, May 11th and the chilly weather gave way to warm sunshine to make their Spring Meeting worthy of the name. Forty-Eight Ladies played Medal format, split into two handicap Divisions. The Salcombe Salver for the 0-20’s was won

by Sue Latham with a nett 76, closely followed by Mandy Byham with nett 77.

The Suzetta Platt Cup for 21-36 handicappers was won by Gwen Broadhead with a handicap shattering nett 68; Teresa Close was second beating Janet Hodge on countback, both with nett 73. The afternoon Greensomes was played over Nine Holes and the front nine winners were Karen Lewis and Katrina Bygraves with 24 points. Sue Latham continued her winning ways on the Back Nine with her partner, Sybil Paton, scoring 19 points.

Alice slices her own women’s record at Newton Green Alice Barlow has sliced her previous women’s course record at Newton Green Golf Club. Playing to retain the Earl Howe Trophy, the 18-year-old carded a three under par 68. This was two better than her previous course record. The round put her into the last 16 for the knock-out stage of the most difficult competition to win at Newton. Off her handicap of one, Barlow recorded a net 67, one better than 19-handicapper Lizzie Johnson, and two ahead of Margaret Hills, net 69. Barlow, aged 18, is in her final year at Thomas Gainsborough School, Great Cornard, and is spending the summer playing in leading women’s amateur events, including a recent appearance in the Welsh Open, when a nine in her opening round left her down the field.

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SEH BAC strengthens aluminium range with switch to Origin In business for over 45 years, Suffolk-based SEH BAC knows the importance of a continually evolving product range – and now the South-East firm has bolstered its product line by switching its aluminium offering to Origin.

“We have established a strong reputation with homeowners across the South-East and East Anglia for our outstanding windows, doors and conservatories,” comments SEH BAC Managing Director, John Savage. “Our entire range is constantly under review to ensure we always offer our customers the absolute best products. Switching to Origin allows us to strengthen our aluminium offering, by using one of the leading manufacturers of bespoke aluminium products.”

Part of One Group Construction, SEH BAC supplies both double and triple glazed windows in a wide range of styles including casement, tilt and turn and bay windows. They also offer residential aluminium doors as well as French doors and luxury bifolding doors.

“Of course, it can be a challenge switching suppliers, especially when it is for one of our fastest-growing product areas,” adds John. “However, it is already proving to be a beneficial process, allowing us to draw on Origin’s wealth of experience in aluminium to expand our own range, and capitalise on consumer demand for contemporary aluminium products. We are looking forward to launching some new additions to our offering in the near future.”

With a turnover of £30m, SEH BAC boasts one of the largest product ranges in the glazing industry, offering an extensive selection of uPVC, aluminium, timber and timber alternative products. Respected throughout the window industry, the firm has 17 show-centres across East Anglia, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire and Kent, with more planned in the future.

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Were you at Sudbury Girls High School any time in the 1960’s or early 1970’s up to its closure to become the Middle School?

If so, you may be interested in our ‘1960’s Plus Grand Reunion’ to be held on Saturday September 23rd from 7.00 p.m. in the Long Melford Village Hall. This is an opportunity to come along and share memories and maybe meet up with old friends not seen in so many years. We’re asking people to book ahead, with a payment of £10, which should cover the cost of the hall and a finger buffet. We’ll be holding a raffle on the night to cover any extra costs. We hope that everyone will bring along items of memorabilia, and that, during the following year we’ll be able to produce a second volume of memories of the school – the first was produced by the Old Students’ Association a couple of years ago. The OSA meets twice a year, and we’re aware that there are a few year groups who have their own reunions from time to time. This is a one off extra special event. If you’re interested then contact Pam Cram (nee Collett): 86 Pontardawe Road, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5PA 01792 845942 or pcram@headweb.co.uk Please pass on the information to anyone you know who could be interested, but remember it’s ‘first come first served’ due to limitation of space in the hall! I can provide the full information and booking form either by post or electronically for you to pass on.

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Meets Fortnightly in the Christopher Centre, Sudbury from 10 am to 12 pm We offer help and support with a nice cup of coffee or tea and biscuits.

So why don't you come along and be part of this group which aims to make a difference in the Sudbury Community? All welcome.

For further details and a chat please call Collette on 07587 984244

LAMARSH VILLAGE FETE SHRUBS FARM, LAMARSH SATURDAY JULY 15TH 12 - 4 pm Including BBQ, BAR, RAFFLE, TEAS, DOG SHOW, MAZE, STREET DANCING, ICE CREAMS £1 Entry Inc. Ticket for Prize Draw, Under 14s Free Disabled access and toilets, Free Parking Lots of other activities inc. Sports/Games for ALL ages Proceeds to Church and Village Hall. Registered Charity no. 301351.

WHAT’S ON at ST PETER’S June 2017 Thurs 1st 3rd to 9th Sat 10th Sun 11th Sat 6th Tues 13th Sat 17th Tues 20th Sat 24th Sun 25th Tues 27th Thurs 29th Fri 30th

Kettle & Fish:a peaceful café/information centre Prints in St Peters Prints in St Peters Taste of Sudbury Food & Drink Festival Spring Craft Fair Music at Lunchtime - A Little Bit Different Imagine....Craft and Gift Fair Music at Lunchtime - Darnell Sorenti Sudbury Rocks!

Sudbury Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert Music at Lunchtime – to be confirmed Craft Fair Farmers Market

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Saturday 3rd June The 4th Sudbury Cinema For A Day, The Quay Theatre, CO10 2AN 11am- £5 per screening, £12 all-day pass. Sing (U), Kong: Skull Island (12A), Going In Style (15), Dirty dancing (12A), Hacksaw Ridge (15), Withnail & I (15). www.tendollarchimp.co.uk.

Saturday 3rd June Melford Hall’s Railway Walk, Meet at Lavenham Guildhall tearoom, CO10 9QZ 10:30am -1pm £18 (booking essential) Tel: 03442 491895 melford@nationaltrust.org.uk Saturday 3rd June Monks Eleigh Fete & Show (To be opened by the BBC’s Martha Kearney) Recreation Ground, Church Hill, Monks Eleigh IP7 7JL, 1pm to 5pm Free entry Saturday 3rd June Colne Valley Railway – Operating Day (Diesel), Castle Hedingham CO9 3DZ For more details phone 01787 461174 or Book online at www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk

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Bridge Project - Tuesday Lunch Club Roast lunch served in our Pavilion Room for older residents of Sudbury and surrounding villages. 12 noon to 1.30 pm.

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Mondays: Sue Ryder Synergy Café for those living with dementia and their carers 10.30 am to 2.30 pm. Open Doors Mental Health Support Group. 11.00 am to 2.00 pm. The Bridge Project, 20 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury CO10 2EU. 01787 313691 www.thebridgeproject.co.uk.

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Nick Smith, Brian Joy, Nigel Gerrans (non playing captain), Steve Street and Andrew Johnson.

Harry Wordley, Ian Duncan and Frank Salt. Absent: Ted Clarkson Newton Green seniors are through to the second round of the Suffolk Beaumont Trophy after a 14-hole victory over Rushmere. The competition for senior players with 10-20 handicaps sees Newton entertaining Bury St Edmunds or West Suffolk in the next round.

The opening match against Rushmere proved decisive, with Ted Clarkson and Andrew Johnson beating their lower handicap opposition pairing by a massive nine holes. The second match featuring Nick Smith and Frank Salt was halved, but Newton increased their margin as Steve Street and Harry Wordley won one up and Ian Duncan and Brian Joy registered a four hole win.

Scores (Newton names first): Clarkson and Johnson won nine-up against Page and Jacobs, Smith and Salt halved with Howard and Howgego, Street and Wordley won one up to Williams and Musgrove, Duncan and Joy won four up to Mills and Markham.

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Sat 3rd /Sun 4th/Sat 10th/Sun 11th/ Sat 17th/Sun 18th /Sat 24th/Sun 25th Henny Swan Lunch Cruise, The Granary, Quay Lane, CO10 2AN, 11am departure (midday arrival at The Henny Swan, returning trip departs at 2pm) £15 adults, £7.50 child 08448 005015(Advance booking advisable) Book your table at The Henny Swan on 01787 267953 Sat 3rd/Sun 4th June Rowing Boats for Hire, The Boathouse, 43 Cross St, Sudbury CO10 2DL From £10. Just turn up or pre book on 01206 700707 Email: reservations@outdoorhirecentre.co.uk www.riverstourexplorer.co.uk Sat 3rd/Sun 4th June Bures Open Gardens, 1pm to 6pm, Tickets £5 (Children free) cover both days and all gardens available in the church, by the village car park and in all participating gardens Sunday 4th June River trips to Great Cornard Lock, The Granary Tea Room, Quay Lane, CO10 2AN. Regularly departing from 11am- last trip 4.30pm £5 adults, £3 child 08448 005015(no pre-booking before the day) www.riverstourtrust.org/river-trips/sudbury-river-trips Sunday 4th June Boxford Open Gardens, 11am - 5pm, Tickets £5 Under16’s free. Main ticket desk at the church. Contact Linda Blake on 01787 211461 Monday 5th June Flix in the Stix – Breakfast at Tiffany’s + Fish & Chips, Lavenham Village Hall CO10 9QT 10am All-inclusive deal £10 01787 248599 lavenhamvh@btconnect.com Wednesday 7th June Flix in the Stix - Jackie, Lavenham Village Hall CO10 9QT 7.30pm Tickets £4.50 01787 248599 lavenhamvh@btconnect.com Wednesday 7th June Melford Lunchtime Music: French Horn + Piano, Holy Trinity Church. CO10 9DX 1.10pm. Free Entry Tel: 01787 310373 Email: jane@alnc.co.uk Thursday 8th June One Life Suffolk - Health Walks- Sudbury, Meet at 11.15am at Kingfisher Leisure Centre CO10 2SU Tel: 01473 272357/718193 info@onelifesuffolk.co.uk Thurs 8th/Thurs 13th June The Hope Course – Move on from Cancer. Friends Meeting House, 22 Friars St. Sudbury. CO10 2AA Every Thursday 10am – 12.30pm Contact Lilla 01284 713023 to sign up.

Thursday 8th June Marie Curie Tea Party, Sudbury Cricket Club, Quay Lane, Sudbury CO10 2EN 2pm to 4pm Entrance £3 per person Includes first drink and piece of cake Friday 9th June Fleece Jazz –Mark Lewandowski Trio, Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ. Doors open 7:30pm starting at 8pm, Tickets £18. Students Half Price Box office: 01787211865 www.fleecejazz.org.uk Saturday 10th June Charity Football Match - Domestic Appliances X1 VS Baker & Baker X1 The Wardale Stadium, Sudbury. CO10 7HN Doors open 6pm. Kick off 6.30pm Free Admission. Buy Raffle Tickets from Domestic Appliances and on the night. Tel: 01787 374771 Saturday 10th June Colne Engaine – Open Gardens 11am – 5pm, Programmes £5 per adult (U16’s free) Email pollypercyuk@yahoo.co.uk for details Sat 10th/Sun 11th June Rowing Boats for Hire, The Boathouse, 43 Cross St, Sudbury CO10 2DL From £10. Just turn up or pre book on 01206 700707 Email: reservations@outdoorhirecentre.co.uk www.riverstourexplorer.co.uk Sat 10th/ Sun 11th June Clare Art Trail 11am-5pm Sat 10th/Sun 11th June Colne Valley Railway – A Day Out with Thomas, Castle Hedingham CO9 3DZ For more details phone 01787 461174 or Book online at www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk Sunday 11th June River trips to Great Cornard Lock, The Granary Tea Room, Quay Lane, CO10 2AN. Regularly departing from 11am- last trip 4.30pm £5 adults, £3 child 08448 005015 (no pre-booking before the day) Sunday 11th June The Taste of Sudbury, Market Hill and St Peters Church, Sudbury CO10 2EA. For further info contact Suffolk Market Events on 07704 627973 or email Justine@suffolkmarketevents.co.uk Sunday 11th June Plant Sale, Lavenham Village Hall CO10 9QT, £1 entry 01787 248599 Email: lavenhamvh@btconnect.com Sunday 11th June Nayland Open Gardens 2pm to 6pm, Tickets from Gardens and Village Hall £5, children free www.naylandconservation.org.uk Tuesday 13th June Music at Lunchtime – A Little Bit Different, St Peters Church, Sudbury CO10 2EH 12.30pm- 1.30pm. Free Entry Tuesday 13th June One Life Suffolk - Health Walks- Sudbury Shorter Walk, Meet at 12 noon at Kingfisher CO10 2SU Tel: 01473 272357/718193 Wednesday 14th June All about Orchids, Sudbury Gainsborough WI, The Friends Meeting House, Friar Street, Sudbury CO10 2AA 7.30pm smbeavan@waitrose.com Wednesday 14th June Melford Lunchtime Music: Cello+Piano, Holy Trinity Church. CO10 9DX 1.10pm. Free Entry, Tel: 01787 310373 Email: jane@alnc.co.uk Friday 16th June Fleece Jazz –Sam Eagles Sextet, Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ Doors open 7:30pm starting at 8pm, Tickets £18. Students Half Price Box office: 01787 211865 www.fleecejazz.org.uk Saturday 17th/Sun 18th June Colne Valley Railway – A Day Out with Thomas, Castle Hedingham CO9 3DZ For more details phone 01787 461174 or Book online at www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk Saturday 17th June Craft and Gift Fair by Imagine, St. Peter’s Church Sudbury.

CO10 2EH 9am – 4pm. Free Entry Saturday 17th June Summer Craft Fair, The Old School, Long Melford, CO10 9DX 10am – 4pm. Free Entry

Saturday 17th June Three Mills Walk, Meet at Melford Hall CO10 9AA 10:00am -2pm £12 (includes picnic bag and drink) Booking essential Tel: 03442 491895 Sat 17th/Sun 18th June Rowing Boats for Hire, The Boathouse, 43 Cross St, Sudbury CO10 2DL From £10. Just turn up or pre book on 01206 700707 Email: reservations@outdoorhirecentre.co.uk www.riverstourexplorer.co.uk Sunday 18th June River trips to Great Cornard Lock, The Granary Tea Room, Quay Lane, CO10 2AN Regularly departing from 11am- last trip 4.30pm £5 adults, £3 child 08448 005015(no pre-booking before the day) Sunday 18th June Clash of the Knights Triathlon, Castle Hedingham CO0 3DJ 10am to 5pm Family Ticket £25, Adults £8.50, Under 18’s £6 Over 65’s £7.50, Under 5’s free Monday 19th June Flix in the Stix – Gone with the Wind + Fish & Chips, Lavenham Village Hall CO10 9QT 10am All-inclusive deal £10 01787 248599 lavenhamvh@btconnect.com Tuesday 20th June Music at Lunchtime – Darnell Sorenti – Organ Music, St Peters Church, Sudbury CO10 2EH 12.30pm- 1.30pm. Free Entry Tuesday 20th June Summer Concert - Songs from the Films, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. CO10 2EH 7.30pm Tickets available at Tourist Information Wednesday 21st June Melford Lunchtime Music: Soprano + Piano, Holy Trinity Church. CO10 9DX 1.10pm. Free Entry Tel: 01787 310373 Email: jane@alnc.co.uk Thursday 22nd June One Life Suffolk - Health Walks- Assington, Meet at 11.15am at Assington Village Hall CO10 5LW Tel: 01473 272357/718193 Saturday 24th June Music for Midsummer Day- Light Classical Music. Christ Church United Reform, School St. CO10 2HA 7.30pm Tickets £7 Available from Tourist Information or on the door.

Saturday 24th June Sudbury Rocks! St Peters Church, Sudbury CO10 2EH 12pm-11pm Saturday 24th June Foxearth Summer Fete In the grounds of Hunters Lodge, The Street, Foxearth, CO10 7JG 2pm-4:30pm 50p (children free) Sat 24th/Sun 25th June Rowing Boats for Hire, The Boathouse, 43 Cross St, Sudbury CO10 2DL From £10. Just turn up or pre book on 01206 700707 Email: reservations@outdoorhirecentre.co.uk www.riverstourexplorer.co.uk Sunday 25th June Lavenham Farmers’ Market, Lavenham Village Hall, CO10 9QT 10am-1:30pm 07704 627973 www.suffolkmarketevents.co.uk Sunday 25th June Fleece Jazz –Back to Basie, New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich 7.45pm. Box office: 01473 295900 www.fleecejazz.org.uk Sunday 25th June River trips to Great Cornard Lock, The Granary Tea Room, Quay Lane, CO10 2AN Regularly departing from 11am- last trip 4.30pm £5 adults, £3 child 08448 005015(no pre-booking before the day) Sunday 25th June Sudbury Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert , St Peters Church, Sudbury CO10 2EH 6pm-8pm Sunday 25th June Chelsworth Open Gardens 11am to 5pm Adults £6, children free, Free parking www.chelsworth.org.uk Tuesday 27th June Music at Lunchtime – TBC, St Peters Church, Sudbury CO10 2EH 12.30pm- 1.30pm. Free Entry Tuesday 27th June Charity Fashion Show, Delphi Centre, Newton Road, Sudbury CO10 2RR 7.00pm Tickets £5 available from M&Co. North Street Sudbury Tuesday 27th June One Life Suffolk - Health Walks- Sudbury Shorter Walk, meet at 12 noon at Kingfisher CO10 2SU Tel: 01473 272357/718193 Wednesday 28th June Melford Lunchtime Music: Jazz Programme, Holy Trinity Church. CO10 9DX 1.10pm. Free Entry Tel: 01787 310373 Email: jane@alnc.co.uk Thursday 29th June Craft Fair, St Peters Church, Sudbury CO10 2EH 10am4pm Friday 30th June Farmers Market, St Peters Church, Sudbury CO10 2EH 9:30am - 2pm 07704 627973 www.suffolkmarketevents.co.uk Friday 30th June Music for a Summer’s Evening, St. Mary’s Church, Cavendish.

CO10 8BA 7.30pm. Tickets £12.50 in advance. £15 on the door. Available from Village Shop. Tel: 01787 282123.

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