Hadleigh Show 17th May at Holbecks Park
The show is ready to go, exhibitor entries are in and preparing to wow the crowds with their skills on horseback, with cattle, sheep, donkeys and heavy horses all booked and looking to be an incredible display of the traditional elements of the agricultural world. Trade stands are full, with something for everyone on the showground – whether food, clothes, gardening, shopping or meeting local businesses and much more.
We have so much for you to watch over the weekend, from the brilliant Bolddog freestyle FMX Team on hand to wow us, to our machinery display, vintage machinery, gun dogs, terriers, the Sheep Show and much more in the show rings.
What’s New for 2025?
Gardening Theatre – sessions all day from our Gardening Experts who will be talking about all things outside, hedging, veg gardening, allotments – the whole kit and caboodle.
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at The Hive Community Hub School Street, Sudbury, CO10 2HA
Tuesdays from 12.30 until 1.15 p.m. (doors open at 12.15 p.m.)
•6 May Guitarists Robert (from The Djangoliers) and Roger play some of their favourite jazz pieces - just for you!
•13 May Angels Delight - Flute and harp duo, Anne and Adriene play create a gentle and relaxing performance
•20 MayShantyfolk
be foot-tapping along with the music.
•27 May Bures and Sudbury Mandolin Ensemble
•These incredibly talented and versatile musicians will delight you with their playing and original arrangements of favourite tunes
•3 June The Judith Charmers! Acoustic duo Anton Pace and Paul Rutterford have been entertaining audiences around Colchester, the UK and even a few shows in Europe. They perform songs by a wide range of artistes from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
•10 June The Hive Trio
•Christopher Moore (piano), Robert Spivey (French Horn), Steve Calder (violin) A classical concert performed by three virtuoso musicians. Retiring collection for restoration of and repairs to the Hive Community Hub Please give generously!
Ride on Tractor area – a designated tractor riding area for our smaller friends.
Children’s sandpit area have a cuppa or something to eat. Falconry display
BMX Stunt team – let’s see how stunts on BMXs can be done by the experts – we wouldn’t recommend trying any of this at home! Judge-Along Sheep and Cattle – could you be a sheep or cattle judge? Pick up a card and mark your winners and see how you fare against our judges – will you be donning a judge’s badge in the future?
Children’s Trail – now available at the gates when you arrive, pick
Sheep Fancy Dress – have you ever seen a sheep dressed up? You will this year at Hadleigh Show… No trophies for this one, it’s that good we’ve got a crown.!
Around the showground, Stocks Fair are back with us again. They will be open on the Friday evening and Sunday of the show weekend tent, art show and lots more - including shopping and eating. Tickets for the show, held at the beautiful Holbecks Park, are only available online or via our outlets on the high street ahead. We have allocated a maximum number of tickets that can be sold so please make sure you buy early.
www.hadleighshow.co.uk
The Mayor writes...
so many memories, meeting some amazing volunteers and dignitaries. Plus, the members of a wide range of charities and organisations. I Town Council.
to raise funds for the Charites chosen by their leader, and the West
The Babergh Civic service was held in Long Melford Holy Trinity Church this year, I was pleased to attend accompanied by my sister. I had the honour of meeting the Duke of Gloucester at Gainsborough House when he came to view the work that has been completed since he visited previously in 2006.
I called an extraordinary meeting in the Town Hall as there were so many concerns regarding the Bridge Project, The Arts Centre and the future of Sudbury Library. This meeting was well attended, members of the public and councilors made their views very clear. Hopefully by the time this is printed we will have a successful outcome.
Strollercise has continued to support my charities, and I really appreciate their support, they have raised £600 over the year. My thanks to Tesco’s for donating the Easter Eggs for my Treasure Hunt on 17 April. Great fun was had by all.
fundraising meal and those who attended.
Thank you
Alison
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Ebony’s Blog Life at The Shelley Centre
allowing lots of our riders to have a hack out in the countryside – always popular with riders, helpers and the ponies. As well as the added stimulation for the riders from listening to the bird song and looking at emerging spring to move more freely. The term ended with many Easter-themed games such as looking for chocolate eggs, egg and spoon ‘races’, etc which is a fun way for riders to engage in a range of activities whilst on horseback, helping balance, movement and decision making – all important part of therapy. The photo shows Emelia enjoying her ride on Cookie and collecting Easter eggs in the arena behind the stable yard. She started
It is also a busy time of year for maintenance jobs around the paddocks and stables, keeping the volunteer team busy and well exercised. One Saturday a team of eight volunteers cut back the boundary hedge and raked up all the cuttings ahead of a fencing contractor coming in to put up a new fence (see photo). The work done by the volunteers help to keep our running costs down, but we still need to raise over £80,000 every year to keep the ponies fed and healthy and the buildings and paddocks in good order.
Fortunately we have a fabulous fundraising team (who could always do with more help!) and in recent weeks we have held a Race Night
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NOW RECRUITING
We are currently looking to add to our very
If you consider yourself to be a good carer with the clients best interest at heart then we will be happy to welcome you into our family.
Our next major fundraiser is the Hadleigh Show on 17 May. We run a cake and plant stall at the show, selling a delicious selection of homemade cakes and other produce plus a wide range of vegetable
soft-toy tombola. We would welcome any donations to the stall as well as lots of buyers on the day! Ring the centre on 01473 824172 or email fundraisingshelleyrda@gmail.com if you have any donations and we will arrange to collect. If you do come to the show, please come and say hello and we can tell you more about the Shelley RDA Centre. Website: www.shelleyrda.com Facebook: Shelley RDA Centre Telephone: 01473 824172
Writing from the Rectory
Some years ago now, I was inspired by a TV series from the late Sister Wendy Beckett as a way to study art and not just to look at it. For
Parental love is potentially its purest form and may be the most painful. Gainsborough, whose marriage was unhappy, adored his two daughters, whom he called Molly and the Captain. Their father agonized over them all his life. Neither was to know happiness, and his many pictures of them show a sad foreknowledge of this. To leave those we love their independence, to accept that we cannot make their choices for them, that they cannot live by our hard-earned experience: this is part of love. We convinced we are that it is uncatchable. We can never give the some, it will be ever elusive, and love must work within that painful understanding.
to chase him in vain desperation. Once the truth of the resurrection settles in our hearts and minds, we can know permanent transformation, a metamorphosis.
psyche’,
Mary Magdalene realised an unconditional joy beyond happiness had come to her and settled permanently. She had experienced life changing metamorphosis since she had met with Jesus and was healed by him from demon-possession.
Seeing Jesus risen transformed the disciples from being anxious and confused hiding away in a locked room, to certainty clarity and taking persecution and death which they would not have done if they knew it
met with Jesus on the road to Damascus. Like Mary Magdalene, the disciples and 500 other witnesses had seen Jesus alive again and ate with him.
At the tomb Jesus turns to Mary and addresses her directly using her
the real joy giver into your life and experience real and permanent metamorphosis?
With blessings Reverend Andrew
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What’s On at Sudbury Library: Community Events, Support and Activities for All Ages
The Hearing Aid Clinic on the thirdThursday of every other month; the next visit will be on Thursday19 June from 1pm – 3pm, when you can come along to pick up new batteries (you will need to make an appointment for repairs by ringing 01473 286060). Please note the new times and dates.
Why not join one of our social groups? Our Adult Group is on Monday mornings at 10am. So, if you want to call in for a natter and a hot drink of each month), please come along. You will be made very welcome. Donations are appreciated but there is no obligation. On Wednesdays we have a Shared Reading Group open to all. On Thursdays we have Wordplay for pre-schoolers at 10.30am and Open Space from 2:15pm; so if you are interested in having a friendly chat about wellbeing you can join this relaxed group where you can meet new people, have a chat, make new friends, or just do some colouring if you prefer; there is no pressure to take part.
We also host a regular digital skills session, run by our colleagues at
Just call in to see a representative after 2pm.
The next session of Om chanting will be on the third Wednesday of May and will be our 1 year anniversary! (next session:- 21st May at 5.30 pm)
Please also consider our home library service which is available for anyone who loves to read but cannot get to the library. If you, a relative, co.uk, ring 01473 351249, or let us know at Sudbury library and we will pass the details on to our home library service co-ordinator.
For children: - Wordplay storytelling, songs and rhymes is for our smallest customers on a Thursday morning at 10.30am.Play sessions follow immediately afterwards until noon. We have Storytime sessions for children on Saturday mornings from 10.30am. The next meeting of our Children’s Book Group will be on 24 May.
Our opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to
you can use our computers, plus there’s free Wi-Fi and space to use your own devices.
Don’t forget, our colleagues at Babergh Customer Access Point are here on Mondays and Thursdays for face-to-face advice; drop in or
We look forward to seeing you soon,
The Oddfellows Friendly Society
Wednesday 14 May at 2:30pm
Venue – The Masonic Hall, North Street Sudbury, CO10 1NA
Wendy Shepherd is our speaker and she will take us back to life in a small village in Britain in WW2, creating a timeline of WW2 and the
including their training, accommodation, uniform and varied work information please contact Helen on helen.patel@oddfellows.co.uk or 07876 710053.
The Herveys of Ickworth
Wednesday 28th May at 10:30am The Masonic Hall, North Street, Sudbury, CO10 1NA
and his wife Theodora, from whom the house passed to the care of the oddfellows.co.uk or 07876 710053.
Friends of Sudbury Library
Dear Supporters,
the running of all the libraries, it is with regret that we announce the resignation of four of our trustees from FSL. This includes the
There will be an Emergency Meeting at the library for all on Thursday 15 May at 7pm to discuss the way our library can be supported in the future.
Further information will be sent nearer the time but as supporters of the library, your presence will be very much appreciated. Thank you.
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Orchard Barn News
Learning from the past how to build a greener future
Blossom and Promise at Orchard Barn
As May arrives, Orchard Barn is bursting with hope — and blossom! Our much-loved Green Gage trees in and around the old orchard are in full away. These delicate blossoms hold the promise of one of summer’s sweetest treats.
If you’ve never tasted a green gage fresh from the tree, put it on your seasonal wish list. These gorgeously sweet little plums are soft, juicy, and them in the shops. Around here, the rule is: pick and eat immediately — no
We’re not entirely sure which variety we have, but they do seem to come true from suckers, which has been a real gift. From just a few old parent trees, we now have over 15 young Green Gage trees, and many are just reaching their fruiting age. The orchard is growing in more ways than one! Elsewhere, several mystery plum trees are getting ready for their big reveal.
among our orchard residents. Until then, we’ll keep referring to them by growing in your own garden, bring them along to our Celebration of Orchard Life on Saturday 30 August, 11am–4pm (free entry!).
We’re thrilled to welcome back Paul Read, East Anglia’s leading plum expert, from his own orchard. He’ll be on hand to help identify your mystery fruit, and who knows — maybe you’re growing a rare gem without even knowing it!
So let’s look forward together — to the joy of blossom, the promise of fruit, and a summer of sweet discoveries.
See you in the orchard!
look at our website www.orchardbarn.org.uk, call Sarah on 07766 054042 or email her at sarah.orchardbarn@gmail.com.
Learning from the past how to build a greener future
News from The Christopher Centre
Coordinators.
We hope you had a lovely Easter break and are now looking forward to the Summer and all that it brings with it. With another two bank holidays to enjoy and lots happening around the town and surrounding villages, all we need now is for the weather to continue like it did for the last two glorious months. So much lovely sunshine made us all feel better.
What’s on
Our Macmillan funded Cancer Support group runs on the fourthTuesday of every month at 2.15pm – 3.45pm with Helen Brucher. The next one will be on 27 May. All welcome, no need to book, refreshments are available.
Thursday of every month with Ruth Bescoby who is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Menopause Specialist and is always happy to
The next one will be on 1 May at 7pm. All are welcome, refreshments available.
We have various groups running at the centre that include Chair Yoga, Otago, Community Singing and many more. We also have many therapists working here on a regular basis including Hypnotherapy,
Did you know that the U3A also run groups from the Centre? They and how to join the U3a, visit https://sudbury.u3asite.uk/
Thank Yous
We are delighted to have been chosen as one of the two charities for the White Horse Custom and Classic Charity Bike Show which raised over £2000 last month. This will go towards providing space for the much-needed groups we run here at the centre. As always, a huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who, without them, the Christopher Centre would not be the warm and welcoming place that it is.
Volunteer Receptionist Vacancy
We are currently looking for a relief receptionist to cover for holiday/ sickness. This would be a four hour session and full training would be given. We are a lovely little team, please contact Linda or Kathy at the
little as £7 per hour for our smallest room.
We aim to continue bringing a friendly, community approach to the people of Sudbury and surrounding areas, please contact us if you would like to visit with a view to hosting your group.
House. Why not come along say hello and have a look around? For more information on the spaces and facilities we have available, and details of our Regular Groups and forthcoming events, take a look at our website or contact us on 01787 313914 or email info@ christophercentre.org.uk
(opposite Gainsborough’s House)
Call to book: 07517 874342
News from the Hive Community Hub, Sudbury
In recent months, Hive has been delighted to welcome several additional volunteers, not just on the management committee, but also Rotarian Philip Richardson’s great grand-children, Arthur, Joshua (both aged 9) and Pippa (aged 5). The three youngsters have been supporting work at the Hive Community Hub in School Street, Sudbury, and enthusiastically helped to clear shrub trimmings.
Meanwhile, plans for this year’s Hive concert season have been
to 10 June (12.30pm to 1.15 p.m.) in The Joy Abbott Hall. First duo will be guitarists Robert (from The Djangoliers) and Roger, playing some of their favourite jazz pieces on 6 May, then on 13 May ‘Angels Delight’,
make a welcome return on 20 May, and on 27 May the Bures and Sudbury Mandolin Ensemble will demonstrate their talents and versatility. The Judith Charmers (yes that’s the correct spelling!) –
concert, when Christopher Moore (piano), Robert Spivey (French Horn) and Steve Calder (violin) again join forces to demonstrate their talents. Entry to each lunch-time concert is free of charge but there will be a retiring collection for Hive Community Hub funds.
concerts around the UK and through her music, which is available on all download platforms. Nancy has the distinct honour of singing with She is coming to The Hive in between her commitments across the UK. There will then be a series of organ recitals in July before the next ticketed event with The Djangoliers on 2 August. Tickets (priced £15) Peddars and Friars Clinic.
For more information on events at the Hive Community Hub or how to book halls for your own use, please contact sudburyhive@ outlook.com
News from No 72
The marvellous month of May! Spring
lovely feeling of transitioning into Summer is with us. May traditionally marks a time of renewal and growth and holds the wonderful tagline of “National Smile Month”, too.
Right at the beginning of the month we have Rio visiting us as part of our Pet Therapy time. On 1st May from 10 am until 12 noon, Rio and her owner will be here if you wish to pop by for a calming cuppa, art-led activity morning on the 14 MAy,
of making decorative paper which can then be used to make a book cover. (AKA in June’s art-led morning!)
We have continued to assist the community and its clients, supporting them with the varying challenges that modern-day life can bring. A very they do.
No. 72 will be closed for the Whitsun holiday from Friday 23rd May, with the drop-in re-opening on Tuesday 3 June, and the administration department from Monday, 2.June. We will look forward to welcoming you back for more chats, cuppas, art and pet therapy.
Have a very good month.
Number 72 is open term time only –Tuesday to Thursday 9.30 am – 12.30 pm 01787 310610 / info@number72.net / www.number72.net
GoStart announces 2025 day trip
destinations
Following fantastic feedback last year, the 2025 Event Horizons program
•Southwold, 25 May
•Colchester Food Festival, 29 June
•Clare Priory Craft Fair, 13 July
Our passengers tell us they enjoy meeting new people and forming new friendships during a great day out! Telephone bookings can be made 14 days before the scheduled date at 01787 242116 and local pickups are available from Sudbury, Great Cornard, Long Melford, Acton, Great
We’re always looking for supporters. If you, or someone you know, Assistant or Trustee, or if we can help you with a journey, please get in
Rotary Club of Sudbury
Rotarian Philip Richardson’s great grand-children, Arthur, Joshua (both aged nine)
been supporting work at the Hive Community Hub in School Street, Sudbury, and enjoyed helped to clear shrub trimmings.
As pupils of St Gregory Primary School they were part of the team selected to run in the TCS London Mini-Marathon on Saturday 26 April:
Buckingham Palace. They have agreed to be sponsored for their part in the Mini-Marathon to assist Sudbury Rotary Club in raising funds for the Hive Charity. Anyone who would like to sponsor these amazing children may contribute through the Rotary Club of Sudbury Charity Account, Sort code 30-98-31, Account 24534760, Reference: Hive. April was a particularly busy month, with Rotary organising a street in St Peter’s Arts Centre on 27 April, and the Annual Charter Night celebration dinner at the Masonic Hall on 29 April. Looking forward, at the AGM on 19 May Dorothy Slatter will review the events and activities which took place during her year as President, and Rotary members will be supporting the Crucial Crew event from 19 – 23 May, running the 999 scenario where primary school children are able to learn how to deal with emergency situations and the kind of detail which needs to be given, Two bank holidays means no time for speakers this month!
opportunity to become corporate members of Sudbury Rotary Club and be part of the largest humanitarian organisation in the world. Rotary welcomes men and women from all backgrounds, ages and interests who wish to support their communities, in the UK and through overseas projects, and to enjoy fun and friendship while doing so. Sudbury Rotary Club meets at Newton Green Golf Club on an opportunity to hear from a broad range of speakers, follow up on matters concerned with our activities, and to enjoy each other’s company. Visitors are always welcome, but please telephone 07341 290415 or email Secretary@sudburyrotary.com to let us know so that we can reserve a place for you.
DIARY DATES MAY 2025
Thurs 1 May (every Thurs)
Grow Your Community
Sudbury & Gt Cornard 9.30am to 12pm at Belle Vue Park, Sudbury & sometimes at other sites. Tel: 01473 345350, e: susannah@ activlives.org.uk
Thurs 1 May (every Thursday)
with Cosmo Verner, £8 min donation 11 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, CO10
Email: churchofallthatis@gmail.com Tel: 07922306202 www.ch-alice.co.uk
Thurs 1 & Fri 2 (every Thurs & Fri)
The Christopher Centre C’art (Cake and Art
Art & Craft group but not an art class. 10am – 12pm, £3, all welcome The Christopher Centre, 10 Gainsborough St, CO10 2EU Tel: 01787 313914
Fri 2 May (Every Friday)
Cane Seating Demonstration at
Layzell 11 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, CO10 www.ch-alice.co.uk
Sat 3 May to 19 Oct 2025
Gainsborough House
Masterpieces from Kenwood: The Splendour of British & French Paining Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU gainsborough.org
Sat 3 May to 19 Oct 2025
Gainsborough House
Katherine Jones RA: Fine Ladies & Gentle Men
Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU
gainsborough.org
Sat 3 May to 19 Oct 2025
Gainsborough House
Helaine Blumenfeld: Tree of Life Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU
gainsborough.org
Sat 3 May
Gainsborough House
Talk, 2-3pm, £15
Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU
gainsborough.org
Sat 3 & Sun 4 May (every weekend)
2 hour return cruise from Sudbury to Henny.
Midday stop at the Henny Swan for lunch. Fares for boat trip only: £18/£20, £9/£10. Tel: 01787 313199, www.riverstourtrust. org bookwhen.com/riverstourtrust
Sun 4 May
2.30pm – 8.30pm The Brewery Tap, 21 East St, Sudbury, CO10 2TP
Mon 5 May
Regal River Trips
Free boat trips for young children taking part in a royal fancy dress when accompanied by a fare paying adult.
from a crown or tiara to full on royal regalia!
Regularly departing from 11am – 4pm.
Free up to 11 years, 12+ £3, 18+ £6. River Stour Trust, 01787 313199
Granary Tea Room, Quay Lane, Sudbury, CO10 2AN
Mon 5 May
9am-3pm
food stalls, eco stalls, free creative workshops, bar & café.
Market Hill & Sudbury Arts Centre, CO10 2EA
Tues 6 May
Guitarists Robert (from the Djangoliers) and Roger 12.30-1.15pm (doors open at 12.15pm)
The Hive Community Hib, School St, CO10 2HA
Tues 6 May (every term-time Tues)
Free youth music club 11-19
Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA clipsoundandmusic.uk
Tues 6 May
The Quay Book Club
7.30pm-9.30pm in the bar The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury
Weds 7 May (every Weds)
The Quay Chess Club
7.30pm.
The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury Tel: Andrew Last: 07394517613 www.sudburychessclub.weebly.com
Weds 7 May (every Weds)
Shared Reading Group
2pm, free Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury
Weds 7 May
BINGO
1pm-3pm, £8 a book
All proceeds to the Bridge Project
Charity
Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA
Weds 7 May (every Weds)
Sporting Memories Club
2.15pm – 3.45pm
Free weekly club for people to reminisce about sport.
www.acleisure.com
Weds 7 May
10am to 12pm
Painters Café at The Angel, 43 Friars St, Sudbury, CO10 2AG
Thurs 8 May
9.45am to 1.45pm month
Fri 9 May
8pm, Spoken Word, £15
Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA
Sat 10 May
7.30pm, Folk, Pop, £15
Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA
Mon 12 May (every Monday)
The Christopher Centre Open House 10am to 2pm Support & a friendly listening ear for those that need it.
10am – 12pm hot drinks & refreshments
12-1.45pm homemade hot lunches
All welcome, no charge
The Christopher Centre, 10 Gainsborough St, CO10 2EU
Tel: 01787 313914
Mon 12 May (every Monday)
Meet-Up Mondays
Adult social group. Pop along for a hot drink, nibbles and a natter. From 10am
Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury
Mon 12 May
DeCafe Dementia Support Cafe 11am-1pm Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA
Mon 12 May (every Mon)
8pm-10pm
Sudbury Town Hall, CO10 1TL Book your free taster class: www.secretsalsa.co.uk
Mon 12 May
10am – 12.30pm at Sudbury Town Hall through donated documents sudburyephemera.org/ Tel: Sue – 07846 885909
Tues 13 May
Angels Delight – Flute & harp duo, Anne & Adrienne. 12.30-1.15pm (doors open at 12.15pm) The Hive Community Hib, School St, CO10 2HA
Weds 14 May
Gainsborough House Masterpieces from Kenwood Breakfast Tour Tour, 9-10am, £15
Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU
gainsborough.org
Weds 14 May
Sudbury History Society
10am to 12pm
The Granary, Quay Lane, Sudbury CO10 2AN www.sudburyhistorysociety.co.uk
Weds 14 May
The Tempest 7-8.30pm, £16/£12 Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA
Sat 17 May
Sudbury Guided Town Tour
Gainsborough’s Birthday special costumed tour 11am, tour start point: Sudbury Tourist Information, Gaol Lane, Sudbury, CO10 1TL £7.50 pp (£4.50 child, under 12s go free) –pay your tour guide on the day of tour. sudbury-tc.gov.uk, tel: 01787 372331
Tues 20 May
Shantyfolk 12.30-1.15pm (doors open at 12.15pm) The Hive Community Hib, School St, CO10 2HA
Weds 21 May
The Quay Play Readers
Perfect for those with an interest in theatrical readings
The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury
Weds 21 May
OM Chanting
Doors open at 5:15 pm, OM chanting will start at 5.45pm. To register: e: sudbury.library@
Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury Weds 21 May (3rd Weds each month)
10am – 11.30am
Friends Mtg House, 22 Friars St, CO10 2AA
Weds 21 May (monthly meetings) Parkinson’s Support Group 1.45pm for 2pm
Music with Ben Smith, meet Tracey Ward: Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse Other guest, refreshments, discussion All welcome – including carers / Loved ones – fee parking Stevensons Centre, Gt Cornard, CO10 0WD Tel John for info: 07941391107 www.parkinsonsudbury.org.uk
Weds 21 May
Sudbury Ramblers 10am, circular section of The Wool Towns Walk from Hadliegh to Kersey. 6 miles. Meet: Magdalen Rd CP, Hadleigh, IP7 5AD Tel: Keith: 07798561721
Thurs 22 May
Gainsborough House
Portrait of Jewels: Following Missing Treasures through Canvas Lecture, 6-8pm, £15
Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU gainsborough.org
Fri 23 May
Walk ‘N’ Water
Sudbury & Henny Riverside 3.5 miles, 10am-2pm, £18
Walk to Henny, return by boat trip.
Pre booking essential: Tel: 01787 313199, www.riverstourtrust. org
Meet at The Granary, Quay Lane, CO10 2AN
Mon 26 May
Teddy Bear Boat Rides
Free boat trips for young children and their teddy bears when accompanied by a fare paying adult.
Free up to 11 years, 12+ £3, 18+ £6. River Stour Trust, 01787 313199 Granary Tea Room, Quay Lane, Sudbury, CO10 2AN
Tues 27 May
Bures & Sudbury Mandolin Ensemble 12.30-1.15pm (doors open at 12.15pm) The Hive Community Hib, School St, CO10 2HA
Thurs 29 May
Sudbury Ramblers 10am, circular walk from Nowton Park on 4.5 miles. Meet: Nowton Park CP, Bury st Edmunds, IP29 5LU. Tel: Kevin: 07342235001
Thurs 29 May
The Sudbury Society
The Andrew Phillips Lectures with Sir Terry Waite – Survival in Solitude, 7pm Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA
Fri 30 May
Sudbury Farmers Market 9.30am-2pm Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EH
Fri 30 May
Wild in the Stour Valley 11am – 4pm
Free, fun, hands-on family event
Nature-based activities: Arts and crafts, mini beast hunts, Quiz trail, Archery, Pond dipping, Canoeing and boat trips. Friars Meadow, Sudbury CO10 2TL dedhamvale-NL.org.uk
Sat 31 May
A Night in The Canyon 8pm, Americana, Folk, £18 Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA
French’s Care Haven
Hello to our readers, I hope as always you have all been keeping well.
We have a few horsey birthdays in May; Bee on 9 May will be 18 years old. Coco on the 10 May will be 16 years old and Annie on 27 will be 23 years old. If you would like to come to the farm and wish them happy birthday with a bag of horse food, you are welcome, just get in touch and let us know.
Our dog walk went very well and all enjoyed the route we planned along with the drinks and cakes. It was nice to see people who do not own a dog come along just for the walk. I would also like to thank Tracey for bringing some of her members from the Colchester walking group. The photo shows some of the walkers and dogs outside our summerhouse on a beautiful sunny day. In our other photo is Rose, one of our latest rescues. We have found Rose has Asthma and the high levels of pollen at the moment are causing her to struggle breathing. Some of you who follow us may remember when Rose came to us last year, she was underweight for her breed and all her legs were full of open wounds from a mite and in pain.
food and her legs, after having months of daily care, have healed and are now under control. As you can see in the photo we have bought Rose an inhaler that we have to put on her every day for around 5 minutes with the necessary medication in it to help her breath. This muzzle inhaler cost us over £1,000. I know I always ask if you can please
regular monthly donation if you can, it is because our outgoings are more than our incomings with things like the inhaler for Rose, which is one thing on a long list that goes on and on each month. Giving our rescued animals the best of care and love is always my priority, but I need help from you nice readers. We hope to have another dog walk and a meal night soon, so keep an eye out for those dates and we have a BBQ open day booked in for 27 July, more information on these will be coming. For new readers we are a sanctuary for Animals and People, nestled in the serene countryside of Groton. Frenchs Care Haven is a registered charity dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating neglected and abused horses and donkeys. Beyond providing a safe haven for these animals,
issues. We also work with elderly people who are either lonely, or are looking to spend some time with animals and nice people in a lovely environment. Visitors on the 25 acre farm can engage in various therapeutic activities, fostering personal growth and well-being. My contact details are below: Call me for an appointment. Jann on: 07747755556 or email: jann.turner@hotmail.co.uk FrenchsCareHaven.org.uk
on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m
Ten dresses within ten famous portraits from 19th / 20th century artists such as Whistler and Sargent to Leighton and Klimt. These tells a story, as does every dress.
Contact: CN or simply click the QR code which will take you direct to our website
Contact CN simply click the QR code which will take you direct to our website www.tasstourvalley.org.uk
BRENT ELEIGH, Nr. LAVENHAM, SUDBURY, SUFFOLK
Delightful Dual Registered Nursing and Residential Home offering care to 34 residents All rooms are well appointed with en-suite facilities Nurse Call System: Passenger Lifts: Various Public Rooms: High standard of 24 hour personal care.
Enquiries to: Matron: Mrs Judy Carne RGN, RMA
Proprietor: Mrs. E. P. Knight RGN, RM Telephone 01787 247340 / 247495 www.laxfieldhouse.co.uk
