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The Sudbury Town Team have been working hard over the last 3 years on improving the promotion of Sudbury, it’s businesses and all Sudbury has to offer.

The Town Team was set up to apply to become a Portas Town and to help maintain and enhance the town centre.

It is a non-political, non-profit making group representing the interests of local businesses, many of which took part in a survey in 2014 to establish their priorities, the results of which formed the basis of much of the work done by the Town Team with the support of one part time, self-employed member. The overwhelming majority of businesses who responded to the survey considered the most important factor to their success in the future was maintaining free car parking in Sudbury (at least for the 3 hours currently available). Although we understand that the possibility of charging for car parking is only under review, the Town Team is ensuring that the views of both the businesses and the public Members of the Town Team at the launch of the website are known by all Babergh District Councillors and a petition will soon be available in shops as well as on the Town Team website. The introduction of the new website and the associated social media has been widely praised as it not only provides details of where to shop and eat in Sudbury but also has details of where to stay, visit, latest news, what’s on and offers. ...Continued on page 3

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Working Hard for Sudbury Sam Bawden, the Chair of the Town Team and Partner at Holmes & Hills Solicitors said “Sudbury has such a great community spirit and many businesses are keen to get involved in the town. It is therefore important to have a website which promotes all that Sudbury has to offer. As with many businesses in Sudbury, we support not only events such as the Taste of Sudbury but also get involved where possible with window displays for the celebration of the Town Twinnings 30 years twinning with Clermont and the Christmas Window Display which are all organised by the Sudbury Town Team and this all helps build a healthy community.”

The Town Team sees keeping shops and the businesses in town up to date, not only with their projects but with information on grants and support which is available to them, and being a line of communication, as an important aspect of what they do. Apart from the bigger projects like the Taste of Sudbury Food & Drink Festival and the new website and mobile app to promote Sudbury, the Town Team provides monthly “What’s On” articles which are published by the local press, newsletters and magazines and is available on several websites and promotes not only events but also The Quay, Gainsborough’s House, markets, restaurants, walks etc. The Shop Local Campaign has been promoted widely over the last couple of years in December and details why everyone should try to shop locally whenever possible. In 2015 it included the Christmas Window Display and Best Mince Pie Competition. The Town Team also organise distribution of local leaflets for many organisations including their new events leaflet to Tourist Information Centres throughout East Anglia, London and visitor destinations in the area.

They support Art About Town, where local artists can display their art in local businesses and Sudbury businesses were pleased to be able to display more art than any other town in Suffolk in 2015. They also work with many groups on promotion and last year with Gainsborough’s House on a survey of shoppers in Sudbury.

More details of the Sudbury Town Team and their activities can be found at http://seeanddosudbury.co.uk

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Sudbury Community Kitchen Thanks to recent publicity in the local press, Sudbury Community Kitchen has been offered premises by St Gregory’s Church, who have provided use of their Church Hall and kitchen in Prince Street, Sudbury. This means that the serving of hot, nourishing, home-made soup with a roll or toast can begin on Monday 7 March 2016, from 12 noon. The lunches will be offered free of charge and anyone in need will be a welcome guest. This project is a new initiative under the ‘umbrella’ of the Sudbury Market Town Partnership. SMTP Chairman, Lesley Ford-Platt said “The Partnership and the Community Kitchen group is extremely grateful to St Gregory’s Church for their generosity and willingness to support this much-needed service in Sudbury”.

Sainsbury’s have agreed to provide vegetables and bread and a grant for equipment was given by County Councillor John Sayers. Suffolk Road Church has donated crockery, and Health Foods for You in Sudbury has given mugs and plan to continue to support the scheme. The most recent donation has come from the East of England Co-op, who will be providing free tea bags for the next six months.

It is hoped to also offer the service on a second day each week in due course.

Future plans include teaching those who wish how to cook low-cost and nutritious meals, but more funding will be needed before this can be progressed. Guests will be most welcome to come along and share a simple meal prepared by Community Kitchen volunteers.

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Ken’s SESAW News Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare Reg charity no 1124029 You'll never guess where I've been! Our lovely volunteer, Elaine, took me along to meet Kelvin at Keith Avis Printers in Hadleigh when she ordered a pop up banner for SESAW. Kelvin was very helpful and just found time to pose for photos before putting the Community News magazine ‘to bed’. Ollie (the Black) cat says I'm getting too big for my boots since starting to "travel" more, as per my New Year resolution!

Meanwhile, at home Mum discovered a poor old black cat in a cardboard box on our drive. Sadly he died but a young ginger tom found in a field is doing well.

An irresponsible human dumped four cockerels in our paddock, regardless of how they would survive the attentions of the local fox. Yet another heartless person lobbed a ten week old, worm infested kitten over a high garden wall and left it for dead. “Lobby” is now receiving lots of love and attention from one of our foster families and their dog. Maisie the Springer is progressing well after complicated leg surgery. Donations to help fund her treatment can be made at Swayne and Partners in Long Melford, at the Sanctuary or via our JustGiving page entitled Amazing Maisie.

Everyone at SESAW is delighted that Mum (known to you as Maggie) will receive a Babergh and Mid Suffolk Community Achievement Award next month. The dear lady says she is only "the tip of the iceberg" because all the volunteers make everything possible. Well she's always been our hero, now it's official! The fundraisers are holding a Spring Sale on 10th April, 10-3pm, at the Old School Long Melford. Tables may still be available, call 01206 263269 to check. Thank you to all the kind people who donated cat litter for our feline inmates recently. Of course some of us have humans armed with poo bags to clear up after us. Maybe cats are not as smart as dogs like me, Kenny the Boss, Chihuahua.

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Many describe golf as ‘a good walk ruined’, but in actual fact, golf is said to have greater health benefits than walking and as well as other more strenuous forms of exercise.

Research* led by Professor Anders Ahlbom in Sweden shows that playing the game of golf can add an average of five years to your life. A study conducted on 500,000 golfers led Professor Ahlbom to conclude that many aspects of the game were beneficial to health. He says, ‘in a game of golf, you can walk for 4-5 hours walking at a pace of 6 to 7 kph which is good for the health’.

As well as direct physiological benefits, golf positively impacts people on a social and psychological level. The interaction with other players on and off the course and social events held by golf clubs can contribute to a longer lifespan. In fact, the research found that the lowest death rates were found among golfers with the lowest handicaps. They are 47% less likely to die at any time than non-golfers of the same age.

‘Maintaining a low handicap involves playing a lot, so this supports the idea that it is the game itself that is good for the health,’ Prof Ahlbom goes on to say that other factors outside the golf course, such as the fact that people who enjoy sport also generally lead a healthier lifestyle, could play a part in the findings, published; however, he said that it was ‘likely’ that playing the game itself had a significant impact on health. *Research information obtained from Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports.

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The Long Melford Swan has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award The Suffolk pub and restaurant is one of just six pubs across the country to compete for the title of Independent Casual Dining Pub of the Year in the Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards. The winner will be announced at a ceremony in London on Wednesday 24 February.

The Long Melford Swan is owned by Andrew Macmillan, daughter Lorna Pissarro and son’s Oliver and Iain Macmillan.

Since taking over the Long Melford Swan in 2011, the family has earned a reputation for its quality menu, most recently earning two AA Rosette Awards for culinary excellence.

Lorna commented: “We have worked hard to improve the restaurant over the past five years, including a huge extension to our kitchen and major refurbishment to the building. As a result we can deliver a top menu and a high level of service we are very proud of. It is great to have that recognised.

“We are up against some really tough competition for this award, but we are excited to have just reached the final and will have all our fingers crossed for the big night.”

Clive Chesser, managing director for Greene King Pub Partners, said: “The Macmillan family have achieved a great deal in such a short space of time, and it is fantastic to see them receive national recognition for what is now one of Suffolk’s finest pubs. It is thoroughly deserved and we are all backing them for a win in the final.” This is the first year of the Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards, which aim to recognise the very best UK pubs and restaurants to enjoy an informal meal in.

The family also run the Hadleigh Ram and the Lavenham Greyhound. More information about the Long Melford Swan, including the menu, can be found at www.longmelfordswan.co.uk.

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Having knocked on so many of South Suffolk’s front doors during the election, one of the issues that was consistently raised was poor mobile phone signal.

Yes, better broadband is a big part of improving local connectivity, and I remain committed to that. However, there is one distinct reason to focus in particular on mobile coverage: for some it can be a matter of life or death.

I recently launched a constituency-wide petition for better mobile coverage in South Suffolk. One of the first to sign was a lady who explained to me how she had been unable to call an ambulance when her husband had a fall, due to the lack of any signal. If you have a little bit of coverage, you can usually dial 999; in a ‘not spot’ where you are away from your landline, you cannot call anybody.

I have had pleas from first responders in a number of parishes to push for better signal, given the implications for emergency calls. I have even had grave diggers complaining to me of their fears of being busy in the churchyard only to find themselves unable to ring for help if they are injured.

What can my petition achieve? It is part of a campaign I am running in conjunction with other MPs to pressure the Government to announce a new round of funding for the Mobile Infrastructure Project (MIP). The last round had mixed results with much of the money returned to the Treasury because of local problems with specific sites. I would emphasise that even if we are successful in obtaining new funding, it goes without saying that new masts would have to be appropriately sited. The standard planning process would apply. Signing this petition is to support the principle of better signal, subject to planning.

To sign the petition, visit jamescartlidge.com or contact your Parish, Town or District Councillors who have copies. The deadline for submissions is 4th March as I will present the petition to Government early in March in advance of the Budget. I am grateful if you are able to support me.

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New service in Sudbury offers gentle earwax removal Every year in the UK, approximately 2.3m people experience problems with earwax and need to have it removed.

With more and more GP Surgeries now not offering wax removal services or having long delays to get an appointment, one local hearing care company spotted an opportunity to help people in Sudbury.

The Hearing Care Centre, based locally at Sudbury Community Health Centre, is now offering microsuction, a safe, gentle and non-invasive technique to remove earwax. It is performed with the aid of an operating microscope and a finely calibrated suction device, without the introduction of any materials or liquids.

Microsuction clinics will be offered in Sudbury every 6 weeks with the next session due to take place on Thursday 24th March.

Karen Finch, Managing Director of The Hearing Care Centre said “We are delighted to have added this new service to our portfolio. We offer a relaxed atmosphere, allowing sufficient time with all our patients to remove wax, in a safe and comfortable way.” “Whilst earwax has a number of positive functions, it can sometimes block the ear canal and lead to pain or temporary hearing loss.” The company also offers an ear syringing service at both of its centres in Sudbury and Hadleigh, on a fortnightly and weekly basis respectively.

For more information call 01473 230330 or visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk/waxremoval

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Dedicated worker rewarded for three decades of service Adam Beecroft, 47, joined Sudbury’s Barrett-Lee Garage in 1984 straight from leaving school as part of a government funded Youth Training Scheme (YTS). He was offered a full time job with the company in 1985. Mr Beecroft, who lives in Sudbury, started work as a trainee mechanic but within months become a parts service advisor, a position he still holds today.

During the past 30 years Mr Beecroft has seen many changes at the company. When Mr Beecroft started with the company it was an Austin Rover dealership and later a Nissan dealership based at Northern Road, Simon Barrett presenting Adam on the Chilton Industrial Estate.

Beecroft with a gift to mark his Barrett Lee moved to its current base in Byford Road more than 20 years 30 year service to the company. ago becoming an independent garage servicing and repairing cars and vans.

It is now a market leader in specialist servicing for makes such as BMW, Jaguar, Audi and Land Rover.

“This is the only job I have ever had and I have seen many changes over past 30 years in both the structure of the company and the advances in modern technology, “ said Mr Beecroft. “Today, everything is more electronic meaning vehicles have less need for maintenance but more for repairs. I really enjoy my job, this is a good company to work for and every day is different.”

Simon Barrett, Managing Director at Barrett Lee, said: “I would like to say congratulations and thank you to Adam for his long service and dedication, he is a merit to the company. Adam is just one example of how we can offer lifelong job opportunities. We have a very low turnover of staff and several of our employees have been with us for 20 years or more.”

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They can’t guarantee the weather at their forthcoming Spring fair, “Fete du Printemps”, which opens Saturday 2nd (10am – 5pm) and runs daily throughout the week until Sunday 10th April, but there will certainly be ‘Spring in the air’ at this delightful event and an evident ‘spring in the step’ of both Peter and Cathy Bullen, proprietors of Bildeston’s French boutique-store The Boule-in. “We were away in France sourcing new stock when we heard the thrilling news that we had been voted 11th in ‘Homes & Antiques’ magazine Top 50 UK Antique and Collectable shops/Fairs by a panel of very renowned designers and antique experts!” says Cathy. “At first we couldn’t believe it as we are still a very small new enterprise in the huge world of Interiors and Antiques.

However they seem to have caught onto the fact that we have tried to produce a welcoming and uniquely charming atmosphere for our customers to enjoy”.

She is absolutely right and it’s certainly one reason why many of their loyal and rapidly expanding group of customers continue to flock to their fairs. However, she modestly doesn’t mention the fact that the voting panel describes The Boule-in as being “affordable and right on trend”! The magazine’s February article has produced such a rush to their Kennington, London store that Peter and Cathy have had to return to France for another impromptu buying trip.

“For the Suffolk Fairs we have to source beautiful stock for the barn AND the garden” they point out.

With uniquely original, affordable “right on trend” pieces to style your home and garden this Spring, it seems that the Fete du Printemps is a must in your April calendar – after all, if its good enough for the likes of Mark Hill, Nicky Haslam and Sophie Conran it must be good enough for the likes of us!

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The scheme is supported by double Paralympic gold medalwinner Ellie Simmonds, world record breaking sprinter Jonnie Peacock, Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge and England women’s football player, Lucy Bronze.

Customers receive one voucher for every £10 they spend in supermarkets and one voucher for every £5 they spend in convenience stores. Over the years the scheme has grown and expanded to help inspire healthy eating for children and includes items of cooking equipment to get them involved. There is also a range of free Cooking and Nutrition Toolkits – endorsed by the British Nutrition Foundation, they are available to teachers to help children learn about a balanced diet. Active Kids Ambassador, Ellie Simmonds, said: “I’ve been a Sainsbury’s Active Kids ambassador for six years and I’ve been able to see first-hand how the scheme has helped children all over the UK.” “Eating a balanced diet is just as important as exercising. I love experimenting with food and it’s great to see that Active Kids is encouraging this as part of the scheme.” Laura Payne, Store Manager at Sainsbury’s Sudbury, added: “The Active Kids scheme is a brilliant way for our colleagues to support schools, groups and clubs in our local area. We love visiting local organisations and seeing the benefits the equipment and experiences have brought to the children. This year there’s a lot to be excited about and my colleagues are looking forward to supporting the scheme.”

The Paralympic Challenge, is a new initiative to get 2.5 million young people to learn more about Paralympic sports and try them out ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. By taking part, schools can receive free equipment, online resources and the opportunity to win money can’t buy prizes, including a trip to Rio. Schools can register at www.ActiveKidsParalympicChallenge.co.uk For more information on the Active Kids scheme and this year’s Paralympic Challenge please visit https://activekids.sainsburys.co.uk/

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Sudbury Summer Open Gardens Our Annual Summertime Open Gardens will be held on Sunday 3rd July this year. As in previous years all funds raised at this Event will be for St. Nicholas Hospice in Bury St. Edmunds. The Hospice provides the most wonderful care to not only the patients but their families as well and to continue with this fantastic care funding is desperately needed. The money raised from the Open Gardens is only small but every bit of fund raising helps and we are therefore appealing to all gardeners to support us by opening their gardens for this worthy cause. Many gardeners think that their gardens are not worthy of being entered and so we would like to remind everyone that this is not a competition and all that is needed is a willing entrant with a pretty garden.

Entrance tickets will be £5.00 per person with children under ten being free.

Tickets and the accompanying map of Gardens on Show will be on sale the week before the Event at the Sudbury Tourist Bureau and also at St. Nicholas Hospice Charity Shop in Gainsborough Street, Sudbury. Sales of these tickets at the Tourist Bureau and Charity Shop will cease at 1 p.m. on Saturday 2nd July and thereafter will be available at the participating Open Gardens on the Sunday. The gardens will be open from 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m on the 3rd July.

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Important legal update for Sudbury landlords Landlords in Sudbury are to be provided with a free update on important changes to the law impacting them, their legal responsibilities and their properties.

Local law firm, Holmes & Hills Solicitors, is holding a free event for landlords on the evening of Thursday 17th March at The Granary in Sudbury.

Landlords attending the event will hear from Holmes & Hills’ own Landlord & Tenant Law specialist, David Dixey, as well as a special guest speaker from the National Landlords Association (NLA). Between them the speakers will cover all the major changes to the law to have been introduced in recent months as well an outlook for the rental market provided by the NLA. This includes covering review of the newly changed eviction procedures and new ‘Right to Rent’ rules and penalties, among others.

David Dixey, Landlord & Tenant Law specialist at Holmes & Hills in Sudbury said: “There has been a raft of changes affecting residential landlords in recent months. It is important landlords keep up to date with these changes otherwise they may be putting themselves at risk. We understand it can be difficult to keep abreast of all the latest developments so we have decided to organise our free events for local landlords in a bid to help ensure they continue to protect their interests.”

In addition to hearing from, and being able to ask questions of, a specialist lawyer and NLA industry expert, attendees will also be able to meet and discuss issues with other local landlords with investments in the area.

To book your free place/s you do not have to be a member of the NLA or a client of Holmes & Hills, the event is open to all residential landlords or those considering investing in buy-to-let property.

This is the second year Holmes & Hills Solicitors has organised free legal updates for local landlords. In addition to the event taking place in Sudbury, there will be another event held in Braintree on 16th March.

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Tolerance Abused Surely the one greatest trait that we English have traditionally held dear is that of tolerance. We accept the racial taunts of our Celtic neighbours, the abuse of our native Christian religion and the corrupt policies of our own and European politicians with resignation, knowing that we old Suffolk folk should be above such things. But what I find of greater concern is the abuse of those values, not only by incomers, but also by our native born academics that seem to despise all that is good in our society.

Hypocrisy abounds.

An African law student, himself funded by the great Cecil Rhodes legacy, demands the removal of his statue from the very university he also funded. So Ntokozo Qwaba seeks to overthrow what has been acceptable to us all for years when as a visitor to our Britannic isle he should remember his manners.

Now this lad could be called misguided because of his youth and ignorance of our ways, but what excuse can those 200,000 supporters of his misguided views have when they were born and nurtured here? Believe it or not they now seek to airbrush our history by removing a statue of Queen Victoria as Empress of India from London.

We now have a petition, probably from those of a like minded politically correct bent, who wish to bar the American buffoon Donald Trump from our shores.

Why, for Gods sake, every time he opens his mouth he proves ridiculous and only the foolish could take him seriously. Surely, as a matter of taste, he would benefit from a visit here, a quick trip down Sudbury’s North Street and he could return to the colonies having benefitted from a decent hair cut. I cannot recall the same outcry when representatives of dictatorial regimes have visited us, with blood stained hands, in the past foreign hate preachers have claimed our streets. It seems that the utterances of an american are of greater offence than breaking bread and setting up trade deals with a corrupt and abusive regime e.g. Saudi Arabia. Maybe our wishy washy liberal academics would like to appease our critics by erecting statues of those African dictators who make the excesses of colonialism pale into insignificance.

So the great and good that make up the Sudbury Steering Group have been coerced into voting to remove our bus station to the totally unsuitable Girling Street. This decision is based on the findings of Babergh councillors and officers of which no others are allowed to peruse due, and I quote, “to commercial confidentiality”. Therefore how could this decision be democratically arrived at? Surely a fresh look must be made regarding a Sudbury transport hub.

Despite the objections of the bus users, bus companies and those that braved the misnamed consultation meetings it seems a done deal. The train and bus stations are far apart as it is. Has not one councillor thought of the grandmother or whatever, travelling from foreign climes to visit grandchildren in say Glemsford. Departing British rail she will be forced to traverse an even greater distance to Girling Street, suitably burdened with luggage, across a myriad of busy roads, dodging the vehicles that our overburdened street grid is burdened with? One can only presume that a bus using councillor is as rare a beast as a patrolling police officer. What crass, selfish and un-thoughtful decision making! Is not one Babergh councillor prepared to break ranks and condemn this abuse of the democratic process?

Methinks a bus pass luncheon to a village hostelry beckons with like minded cronies of a certain age, councillors welcome!

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Lesley Dolphin of BBC Radio Suffolk will open the festival and Mark David from the Cooking Experience will compere cookery demonstrations which will take place throughout the day by top local chefs on stage, including Alan Paton from the Stoke Hotel and Regis Crepy of The Great House, Lavenham. Other attractions on stage will include a Guinness World Record attempt and the “Omelette Challenge,” plus lots more.

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Sudbury Mayor’s Report By the time you read this article, the opportunity to have your say on the proposed fire service cuts in Sudbury will have expired, but with over 3,500 local people completing the consultation documents and most objecting to the proposed fire cuts, I cannot see how their views can be ignored, we’ll have to wait and see. Maybe I’m being cynical, but I have to say that I feel we are probably at a time when democracy is at the lowest point than I can ever remember, it doesn’t seem to count for much in the corridors of power these days, I use the examples of Councillor Hicks, the Suffolk County Councillor for our Health & wellbeing, who pointed out in front of 200 local residents at a Public meeting recently, that the decision on the cuts to the Sudbury Fire Station lay in the hands of nine Cabinet members and that our County Councillors will have little influence on the decision, it seems to me that the remaining 66 County Councillors may as well throw the towel in.

I tried to find out on the Babergh District Council web site, the result of the Community bids that were made for Belvue House, as I read in the local papers that they had all failed. But try as I might I couldn’t find out anything about it, I am luckier than most though as I am able to phone an Officer of the Council, but most can’t, so updating the web site is the only way to pass on decisions of interest to the Public. Having said all of that, it is all confidential and

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Now that the decision to move the Bus Station from its present location to Girling Street has been made, I await the decisions on the loss of car parking spaces, how the Buses will navigate into Girling Street without causing more traffic chaos, creating a link between the Bus and Train Municipal Charities Trustees Station, how the deliveries into Iceland, the Pound shop & the Silk Worm will be handled.

I’m beginning to sound a bit grumpy like my compatriot Peter Thorogood, must be an age thing, or is it because I think that when elected by the public they deserve to be listened to!

Now I’ve got that off my chest I can move on to the civic side of the job which is still a bit quiet since the Christmas break, I visited the public consultation on the proposed refurbishment of St Peters Church on the Market Hill, quite an ambitious project which is designed to make it more user friendly, the added toilets will be welcomed, but not sure about the value for money of many of the other modifications that were being proposed, glad it’s not my decision.

As part of my Town clean up initiatives I was pleased that the Town Council agreed to the purchase of 20 cigarette/chewing gum disposal machines that can be attached to lamp posts around the town in a bid to stop the plague of cigarette ends and chewing gum ending up on our streets.

Cobblers & Keys were one of the worst businesses affected by the Friar Street fire so it was nice to be invited to their official opening on the 1st of February in a brand new shop in the Borehamgate Precinct. The Public meeting on the 3rd of February was a lively affair when many of the 200 plus audience had the opportunity to quiz the Chief Fire Officer Mark Hardingham and the County Councillor for Health & Wellbeing Mathew Hicks on the proposed cuts to the Fire Service, we will now have to await the outcome.

I made a couple of trips to Gainsborough House during the month, I am pleased to be part of the promotion of the house and the painter, as the expansion of knowledge about our historical past will help us resist the excesses of the modernisers.

It may seem strange to be talking about the Poppy day Appeal in February, but it does require an awful lot of volunteers to make it the success that it is, in February they hold an award ceremony to acknowledge that support, by awarding certificates to those who spent most time out in the November weather selling poppies.

I will also be attending a number of the events being held by ‘The Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts’ this is a group that dates back to 1922 and is holding its 95th event, it is available for all ages to enter but especially appeals to the young, a range of disciplines are held throughout February, Dance, music, Speech & Drama with a concert on March 13th at Ormiston Academy.

With me from left to right are my daughter I mentioned in my last Sharon, wife Maureen, and two friends, report about several events Daphne & Eric Cason at my coffee morning that I will be holding to raise money for my charities, the Craft fare in St Peters raised nearly £500 which I am extremely grateful, especially to Alison, Diane & Sian and the thirty or so stall holders. There will be a further one in St Peters Church on the 9th April and a coffee morning on the 19th March, not forgetting my Fashion show at the Edingburgh Wool shop in the Old Market Place Sudbury on March 16th.

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New home for ‘Bringing Jessie Home’ BIG changes at Sudbury Museum and Heritage Centre include a tribute to the American 486th Bomb Group which arrived at the local airfield in the Spring of 1944. There’s a huge image of a damaged fourengined B-17 Flying Fortress seemingly zooming out of an aerial view of Sudbury as it was at around that time.

Artist Stephen Binks painted every visible building in detail and the result is rated as being so important a record that a Stephen Binks’ painting before the consortium has bought the 486th showcase was prepared painting Bringing Jessie Home for the town. Contributors included Sudbury Museum Trust, the Sudbury Society and the Sudbury Freeman’s Society who all received generous legacies from local historian Anthony Wheeler.

You can see it when the Town Hall is open though Museum trustees will be welcoming visitors to a free road show on Saturday 5th March from 10.30am1.30pm with an invitation to bring in ‘finds’ dug up in gardens or picked up on walks. Specialists will be on hand to identify objects such as fossils, coins, metalware and pottery. At the same time the Ephemera Society will be showing some of its growing collection of paperwork that throws light on aspects of past times in Sudbury and hoping for more contributions.

A new 486th exhibit complements Bringing Jessie Home. On display will be memorabilia such as the silver wings worn by aircrew on uniforms that had the local girls swooning; reminders of a tragedy that cost nine lives; crash souvenirs collected by local people both adults and children. Then there’s a framed collection of the medals awarded to gunner Sergeant Robert Arnold who survived 30 missions into Nazi occupied Europe. The B-17s bristled with Browning machine guns as defence against enemy fighters. Alongside are official contemporary photographs of the aircraft and crew.

This new display follows on the heels of the opening late last year of the museum’s new Anthony Wheeler room where new digital technology includes a big screen showing aspects of the town’s history and another screen featuring Edwardian Sudbury. You can also look online at the Museum Trust collection of almost 1,000 historic images of the town. ‘These are exciting times for the museum and we hope that people will visit regularly to see the ongoing changes,‘ said Trust member and secretary David Burnett.

Mass opposition to County Council cuts Residents of Sudbury, Cornard and the surrounding villages should be proud for the way they have stood up to the Tory run county council over the cuts to our fire service. Firefighters, past and present, along with residents, have volunteered their time and gathered nearly 4000 responses to the fire service consultation. To each and every one of you, thank you. If the county are really listening, they will not go ahead with the cuts to our fire service. But will they really listen? We'll see.

Sudbury Town and Cornard Parish Council have supported our firefighters in opposing this cut, a pity our local county councillors couldn't have done the same. Perhaps, next year when they ask you for your vote at the county council elections, you could ask them to explain why they accepted cuts to our fire service? Or why they refused to even give an opinion?

Well done everybody, whatever happens next, we have stood up to the county council, something we need to do more often to ensure Sudbury and the local area gets what it deserves.

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The Irish poet WB Yeats once said, “There are no strangers here, only friends you haven’t met yet.”

We might have come along way from the appalling signs of guest-houses that once read, “No Irish, no blacks, no dogs” but the question of immigration still remains a lively topic and continues to potentially derail any carefully planned dinner party. So how keen are we to welcome strangers to our shore? It’s a debate that will only heat up more as the country prepares for a referendum over Europe. With the large exodus of displaced people fleeing from Islamic extremism only expected to grow, if not double in size, it feels like we are a nation struggling to come to terms with our conscience as much as our identity.

I heard one well-known Church of England clergyman suggest that the most Christian thing to do is to let every single immigrant in. I have heard another say we must preserve our Christian/British heritage and keep them out.

Then I hear of Iranian Muslims pretending to be Christian converts because they hear that is how to get asylum in the UK. That might a have a few of us up in arms, but then I wonder if it is any different to families pretending to be church-goers to get their children into local Church schools.

Jesus tells the lawyers around him that if they want to inherit ‘eternal life’ they are going to have to love God with everything and, just as importantly, love their neighbours as themselves. That includes loving strangers. Jesus then goes on to tell ‘the Parable of the Good Samaritan’. First century Jews treated the Samaritans with suspicion, not least because they did not share the same religious and cultural values as themselves. Yet, it was the kindness of the Samaritan, which left Jesus’ listeners most challenged. Their own countryman, who is left for dead, is found and cared for by the stranger, using his own money to make the man well.

Recently I heard how the Church in Kenya paid tribute to a Muslim man, Salah Sabdow Farah, who died helping save the lives of Christians. Mr Farah was on a bus in Mandera, north-eastern Kenya, when Islamist militants belonging to al-Shabaab stopped the vehicle and demanded that the Christians be separated from the Muslims.

Mr Farah, a teacher and father of five, was shot as he stood alongside other Muslims who had refused to be separated from the Christians. Two died in the immediate attack and Mr Farah was wounded, but he died later during emergency surgery.

The stories of ‘The Good Samaritan’ and ‘The Good Muslim’ challenge me to the core to see all strangers as ‘friends I haven’t met yet’.

We have a saying at our church: “Come as you are!” In other words, be yourself and we’ll do our best not to judge you. We are not saying don’t change, but the first step of friendship surely is accepting each other, even when our differences make us feel uncomfortable.

Stour Valley Vineyard is a growing family church with Sunday Services 10.30am every weekend at the Delphi Centre, Newton Road, Sudbury (includes children and young people’s programme). Freshly brewed coffee is served before start. It gets busy, so allow time for parking. www.stourvalleyvineyard.org/i’m-new

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Sesaw Spring Table Sale 10AM TO 3PM ON 10TH APRIL AT THE OLD SCHOOL, LONG MELFORD Gifts, accessories, crafts, collectables, china, glass, plants, bric a brac and much more.

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WHAT’S ON at ST PETER’S MARCH 2016 Tues 1st 3rd to 4th 5th to 6th 7th to 9th Thurs 10th Sat 12th Fri 18th Sun 20th Thurs 24th Sat 26th Thurs 31st

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OPEN DOORS PROGRAMME On days when there is no event in the Church, the Friends of St Peters operate an Open Doors programme. Weather and availability permitting, volunteer Stewards will welcome visitors between 11 am and 1 pm during the winter months and from 11 am to 3 pm from March onwards.

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Long Melford is welcoming a new family behind the bar of a popular local Nik and Kate Forsstrom have moved to Suffolk after many years in charge of successful London pubs, to start running the Hare in Long Melford. For Kate, it is a return home, having grown up in Claydon and attended Claydon High School in the early 1990’s.

The couple have both been managing pubs for 20 years each, most recently together running the famous Prince Alfred pub in Maida Vale. They recently decided to make the move and leave London in search of the perfect Suffolk village pub.

Nik said: “We fell in love with the Hare as soon as we saw it. It is one of those beautiful pubs that ticks all the boxes – well-kept, looks inviting and with lots of potential. We were so excited when Greene King told us it was ours. It is the perfect village pub.”

The Hare is owned by leading pub retailer and brewer, Greene King, but the responsibility for the business now lies with Nik and Kate as the pub’s new tenants. The Hare is known locally for its food and drink, sizable garden and function room.

Kate commented: “We will be expanding the wine list, and also adding some new play equipment in the garden, as well as adding other little touches to make families feel more welcome. Our new menu will be based around our favourite pub classic dishes. Everything will be made in-house and, where ever possible, we will use local produce. For us, the most important thing is customers know they can always expect a friendly welcome, in a great-looking pub serving quality food and drink, so we will be focusing on making sure we deliver that each and every day.”

Nik and Kate will be living at the pub with two children, Oskar, 7 and Freya, 4.

Nik commented: “We both wanted to get out of the city to bring up our family.

We also wanted a pub that felt exactly as a pub should – at the heart of the community, and that is not something you typically find in London. Long Melford is idyllic and we are really looking forward to settling here, getting to know all our neighbours and running the best pub in the village.”

As their only business, Nik and Kate will be regular faces behind the bar alongside the existing team. The pair are planning summer events in the garden and a regular quiz night, as well as wine and food matching evenings.

Clive Chesser, managing director for Greene King Pub Partners, said: “Kate and Nik have earned a reputation for running great pubs and I am in no doubt they will be warmly welcomed by everyone in Long Melford. We are very proud to have them behind the bar of a Greene King pub.”

To find out more about the Hare, visit www.hareinn.com

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Car sales Service and repairs on most makes of vehicles Petrol and Diesel Sales Tyre, exhaust and battery fitting M.O.T. Testing Air-conditioning servicing and recharging Latest equipment and diagnostic technology Free use of courtesy car or free collection and delivery service Free car valeting with every service

On the 4th February the Library Staff with a little help from some volunteers organised a Harry Potter Night, following the huge success of last year’s event.

Children of all ages poured into the Library witches and wizards abounded. It was great to young people enjoying themselves with simple entertainment and stories. The talk given by Lord Andrew Phillips in February about Sudbury during the war time was so popular and well attended we were in danger of running out of chairs.

Our next talk ‘Travelling through time’ on March 17th will David Burnett telling us about the research and writing of his latest book about Chilton. Tickets available at the Library £5 - doors opening at 7pm for a 7.30 start.

All monies raised in these talks organised by the Friends of Sudbury Library are reinvested in the Library, our latest expenditure is to make a 50% contribution to the costs of WIFI which is a free service to Library Members.

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Suffolk will be left with one Magistrates Court as Ministry of Justice confirms Bury St Edmunds and Lowestoft closures Campaigners who fought to save two Suffolk magistrates courts voiced their disappointment as it was confirmed the centres will be closed.

Proposals by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to shut Bury St Edmunds Magistrates’ and Family Court and the North East Suffolk Magistrates’ Court in Lowestoft were met with widespread opposition, as officials said it would seriously hamper access to justice. But the concerns and objections from police, lawyers, councils, MPs, magistrates and the EADT’s Justice for Suffolk campaign failed to change the mind of the Government as they look to save millions of pounds by closing courts nationwide.

The Lowestoft court is scheduled to shut its doors by July while the Bury court is due to close by September – although there was hope that some cases would still be heard in the town. But the overall effect will be to leave Suffolk with just one magistrates’ court, in Ipswich, and many of those involved in cases facing much longer journeys to court.

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Happy Easter To All Readers We have a varied list of excursions for 2016, here are some for Spring and early summer time.

Starting with a 5 day holiday to Scarborough from 14 to 18 March Wed 30 March, Scotsdales Garden Centre, Cambridgeshire Wed 20 April, Felixstowe, either a carvery lunch at Best Western Hotel, or do as you please day.

Wed 18 May, Margate when you can do as you please.

Wed 15 June, Lunch time in Wroxham, followed by cruise on the Broads on board the Mississippi paddle steamer.

Wed 29 June, Dunwich either fish and chips with us or do as you please.

For further details please contact Pat on 01787 310982 or mobile 07887 868259. You can also get a full list from Tourist Information in Sudbury Library.

Looking forward to taking your bookings, and welcoming you on board the coach.

Sudbury Area Cancer Support Group Events in Sudbury for people with Cancer and their Carers.

Open to all people with cancer and their carers, not just SACSG members.

Cancer Rehabilitation Exercise Programme for People with Cancer Sudbury Sports Centre, Tudor Road, Sudbury, CO10 1NP Tuesday evening 7.30 pm for 50 minutes. Cost £5.60 per session For further information and a chat please contact; Janine Potter Tel: 07949 098926 email: janinepott@yahoo.co.uk Health and Wellbeing Event for people with cancer and their carers The Stevenson Centre, Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 OWD Thursday March 3rd, 9.30 am – 3.30 pm. Lunch provided Boost your confidence by visiting the different workshops on offer • Emotional wellbeing • Diet & Nutrition • Exercise and talk to other supporting charities in our Market Place.

For more information contact Lilla or Pete Tel: 01284 713023 email: macmillan.survivorship@wsh.nhs.uk The Macmillan Hope Programme The Friends Meeting House, Friars Street, Sudbury, CO10 2AA Starting Tuesday April 5th 2.00 – 4.30 pm The HOPE course can help you get more out of life, no matter what stage you’re at on the cancer journey. You’ll learn new ways to: • take control of your health and wellbeing • boost your self-esteem and body image • learn relaxation techniques.

This free course is made up of small group sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours, over 6 weeks. Refreshments provided.

For more information contact Lilla or Pete Tel: 01284 713023 email: macmillan.survivorship@wsh.nhs.uk

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Twelve pairs of ladies took part in a 9 hole greensomes competition on the 4th February. The Gainsborough course is beginning to dry, however, the weather insists on raining at least twice a week so it is taking its time.

Winners of the 9 golf competition with 17 points were Lesley Garnett and Barbara Jones. Second were Roz Clements and Gwen Broadhead with 15 points and third Anne Hemmings and Edel Rew with 13 points.

Lady Captain Betty Cox’s chosen charity for her captain’s year is the Children’s Society. Following the golf, she had invited Russell Rolph from Showing off the prizes for the Lady the Society to give a short talk about Captain’s chosen charity fund the society and its work. The ladies raiser and social event are Lady had also been invited to bring on Captain, Betty Cox, with Russell photographs of themselves as Rolph from the Children’s Society children for everyone to see if they could guess who belonged to which image. A quiz was enjoyed and a fund raiser involving guessing the name of a rag doll was won by Joan Landen.

Sally takes a Bow at Newton Green A year of slings and arrows could be on the horizon for Newton Green Golf Club’s new ladies’ captain Sally Cade.

She hails from Nottingham, and dressed up as Robin Hood for her frosty morning drive-in.

Friar Tuck, Maid Marion, the Sheriff of Nottingham and a whole host of other characters from the forest turned up to support the recently retired Colchester school games teacher.

Vice captain Rebecca Evans (Maid Marion), The big crowd on the first captain Sally Cade (Robin Hood) tee then saw her hit an and Di Cunningham (Friar Tuck) arrow-like drive of long bow proportions down the fairway. The opening shot of her season travelled 194 yards, a record for a ladies drive-in at the club, and beat a few drives by some incoming male captains in recent years.

Before starting her season, Sally watched retiring captain Sheila Walter conclude her year by putting out on the 18th green.

Drive-in results: 10-hole Stableford, 53 Angela Chapman and Susan Sills, 51 Sue Thurgate and Pat Walsh, 50 (ocb) Glenys Grove and Clarice Chittenden, 50 Pat Hawkins and Sue Hobbs.

Long Melford Open Gardens Bank Holiday Monday 30th May 2016 We welcome any garden that wishes to join in with this year’s event, please email to register your interest. parishmag@carclubb.co.uk Melonie & Robert Clubb

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Sudbury VIP's (Visually Impaired People), on the 1st Wednesday of every month we have a coach outing, on the second Wednesday of each month we have a coffee morning at the Christopher Centre, Gainsborough Street, 10am - 12pm and on the last Wednesday of every month we have an afternoon tea at the Christopher Centre, Gainsborough Street, Sudbury,2pm - 4pm - all events are open to anyone with a visual impairment Bridge Project - Paint Your Own Ceramics Prices start from £1.25 per item. Contact 01787 313691 or info@thebridgeproject.co.uk to book. Courtyard Café@The Bridge Project, 20 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury CO10 2EU Why not follow us on Twitter to get daily special updates?

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

Sue Ryder Synergy Café @ The Bridge Project Mondays 11.00 am to 3.00 pm Tel 01787 313691 or info@thebridgeproject.co.uk for information 20 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury CO10 2EU. Why not follow us on Twitter to get all event information? @Bridge_Sudbury Thursday 3rd March Health & Wellbeing Workshop, We can help those affected by cancer get the most out of life. 09.30am – 3.30pm, Lunch provided. At the Stevenson Centre, Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 OWD. Call Lilla or Pete on 01284 713023 or Saturday 5th March (10am-3pm) & Sunday 6th March (9am-12noon) – Golf Membership Open Weekend. Join us at our Open Weekend for your chance to view our golf courses, welcoming Clubhouse and ProShop. Plus there will be an exclusive membership offer. Call 01206 265841 or email mary.saward@stokegolfandleisure.com.

Saturday 5th March (10am-3pm) & Sunday 6th March (9am-12noon) – Golf Open Weekend. Join us at our Golf Open Weekend for your chance to view our golf courses.

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Tues 1st /Sat 5th March Quay Drama – Shadowlands, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.45pm. Tickets £9 Tues & Weds, £10 Thurs/Fri/Sat (No Concessions). Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Tues 1st /Wed 9th March BrushStroke Festival of Art. St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. CO10 2EH 10am – 4pm www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Wednesday 2nd March Flix in the Stix, ‘Suffragette’, Lavenham Village Hall, Church St. CO10 9QT 7.30pm Tickets £4 Tel: 01787 248599 Email:lavenhamvh@btconnect.com Thursday 3rd March Stepping Out in Suffolk - Health Walks - Bures, Meet at 12pm outside St. Mary’s Church CO9 Tel: 01473 229292 info@livewellsuffolk.org.uk Friday 4th March Fleece Jazz –Marc Cecil Quintet, Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ 7.30pm Tickets £15. Students half price. Box Office 01787 211865. www.fleecejazz.org.uk Saturday 5th March Drop-in – Sudbury Museum Roadshow, Heritage Centre, Gaol Lane CO10 1TL. Specialist opinions on small ‘finds’ – fossils, coins, pottery, buttons etc. and a new display of 486th Bomb Group Memorabilia 10.30am - 1.30pm Free Entry Saturday 5th March – A Night with Soul Collective. Experience the great sounds of the golden eras of Soul, Motown and Disco with this band of talented musicians. Just £12pp.

Call 01206 265837 or email sales@stokebynayland.com to book!

Sunday 6th March Quay History Sundays, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.30pm Tickets £7 (Season of 6 for £36.00). Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Sunday 6th March Snowdrops & Spring Bulbs, Kentwell Hall, Long Melford 11am – 5pm.

Tel: 01787 310207 www.kentwell.co.uk Sunday 6th March – Mother’s Day Lunch & Afternoon Tea. Treat your mum to a delicious 3-course carvery lunch for just £22.95pp OR a fabulous Afternoon Tea with finger sandwiches, orange & earl grey scones, Boxford Farm Morello cherry cupcakes and much more for just £18.95pp! We will be serving Lunch from 12 noon to 3.30pm and Afternoon Tea from 12 noon to 5pm but we strongly recommend reserving your space in advance by calling 01206 265837 or emailing sales@stokebynayland.com.

Monday 7th March Quay Live - Hangmen, Quay Theatre, Sudbury. CO10 2AN 7.00pm Tickets £15 Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Tuesday 8th March Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks - Sudbury Shorter Walk, Meet at 12pm at Quay Theatre, CO10 2AN Tel: 01473 229292 info@livewellsuffolk.org.uk Tuesday 8th March Quay Film – Suffragette, Quay Theatre, Sudbury. CO10 2AN 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Tickets £5 (Friends £4.50). Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Wednesday 9th March Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks- Capel St. Mary & Little Wenham. Meet 10.45am at Bypass Nurseries IP9 2JR Tel: 01473 229292 Thursday 10th March Singing in My Chains, A celebration of the Poems and Prose of Dylan Thomas, The Guildhall, Lavenham CO10. 7.30pm Tickets £10 Tel: 01787 249006 Master Headers:Layout 1 Thursday 10th March Acton Garden Club, Village Hall, Acton, CO10 0AT 7.30pm 2nd Thursday each month. Tel: Susan Chaplin 01787 310003 Friday 11th March Quay Music – Daniel Koek’s West End Story, Quay Theatre, Sudbury, CO10 2AN 7.30pm Tickets £13 (Friends £12). Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Friday 11th March Fleece Jazz – Marlene Ver Planck, Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ 7.30pm Tickets £18. Students half price. Box Office 01787 211865.

Saturday 12th March Guided Walk: Strolling in Gainsborough’s Footsteps. Meet at The Library, Market Hill Sudbury. CO10 2EN 11am Tickets £5. Available from the Tourist Information Centre. We advise that you pre-book your tickets to avoid disappointment.

On presentation of ticket on the day you are entitled to £2 entry to Gainsborough’s House (Usually £6.50) and a discount in Painter’s Reataurant. Tel: 01787 881320 Saturday 12th March Craft and Gift Fair, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. CO10 2EH 9am – 4pm www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Saturday 12th March Quay Comedy – Rory McGrath, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 8.00 pm Tickets £13 (No Concessions). Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Saturday 12th March An Illustrated Talk by A Kenyan Fairtrade Farmer, St. John’s Methodist Church, York Rd, Sudbury CO10 1NE. 6pm Tel John Boardman 01787 372738 Saturday 12th March Race Night with Bowls Club, Delphi Centre, Alexandra Rd, Sudbury CO10 2RR Doors open 7.00pm Tickets £7 inc. Ploughmans Tel G Parmenter on 01787 370537 for tickets. Book Early!

Sat 12th/Sun 13th March Snowdrops & Spring Bulbs, Kentwell Hall, Long Melford 11am – 5pm. Tel: 01787 310207 www.kentwell.co.uk

Sunday 13th March Quay History Sundays, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.30pm, Tickets £7 (Season of 6 for £36.00). Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Tuesday 15th March The Harry Slater Band/Feven Habtezghi, The Befriending scheme, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.30pm Tickets £5 Tel: 01787 374745 Thursday 17th March A Talk: David Burnett – Chilton: A Journey Through Time, Sudbury Library, Market Hill. CO10 2EN 7pm. Tickets £5 Tel: 01787 242570 Thurs 17th /Sat 19th March Quay Music – Robbie & Friends, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.30pm Tickets £13 (No Concessions). Tel: 01787 374745 Thursday 17th March Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks- Newton. Meet at 12pm at the Newton Village Hall CO10 2AN Tel: 01473 229292 info@livewellsuffolk.org.uk Thurs 17th/Sat 19th March Boxford Drama Group Presents – ‘Quartet’, Boxford Village Hall, CO10 5PA 7.30pm Tickets £13 (inc. supper) from Boxford Post Office Friday 18th March Sudbury Society, Friars Hall, School Street, Sudbury, 7.30pm. AGM followed by a talk by Mark Bills, Director, Gainsborough’s House Admission: Members £3, visitors £5 www.sudburysociety.org.uk Friday 18th March Fleece Jazz – Oh La La, Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ 7.30pm Tickets £15. Students half price. Box Office 01787 211865. www.fleecejazz.org.uk Friday 18th March Nayland Village Hall Cinema – ‘The Lady in the Van’, Nayland Village Hall CO6 4JH Starts 8pm, Bar open at 7.30pm Tickets £5 (inc tea/coffee and biscuits).

Available from the Post Office (afternoons) or on the door Saturday 19th March Sudbury’s Third Regular Guided Walk!!!!!! Meet 11am inside Sudbury Library. CO10 2EN. No need to book, just turn up. Adults £5, Children £4 available from The Tourist Information Office: 01787 881320 Saturday 19th March Holly’s Forest Sessions-Weekend Club, Daws Hall Nature Reserve, Henny Rd, Lamarsh. CO8 5EX 1pm – 3.30pm Contact Holly Hilder for pre bookings holly@holkham.net Sat 19th/Sun 20th March Lambing Season & Spring Bulbs, Kentwell Hall, Long Melford 11am – 5pm. Tel: 01787 310207 www.kentwell.co.uk Sunday 20th March Sudbury Symphony Orchestra – Spring Concert, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. CO10 2EH 7.30pm – 9.30pm www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Sunday 20th March Quay History Sundays, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.30pm, Tickets £7 (Season of 6 for £36.00). Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Tuesday 22nd March Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks- Sudbury Shorter Walk, Meet at 12pm at Quay Theatre, CO10 2AN Tel: 01473 229292 info@livewellsuffolk.org.uk Wednesday 23rd March Quay Drama – Somewhere in England, Quay Theatre, Sudbury, CO10 2AN 7.30pm. Tickets £12 (Friends £11). Tel: 01787 374745 Friday 25th March – Party Like Its 1990! Join us as we journey back to the nineties for an evening of dancing to a DJ and a one-course buffet. Fancy dress welcome but not essential. Price - £19.95pp! Call 01206 265837 or email sales@stokebynayland.com Good Friday 25th EASTER HOLIDAY Sudbury 5 Mile Fun Run, Start 9.15am in Station Road, Finish Belle Vue Park CO10 2RG Good Friday 25th EASTER HOLIDAY Fleece Jazz – Zoe Rahman, Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ 7.30pm Tickets £18. Students half price. Box Office 01787 211865.

Friday 25 to Monday 28 March Cadburys Easter Egg hunt at Melford Hall from 12 noon.

As well as colouring for the children, show your skill in the Egg and Spoon races (for all ages) being held each day. Garden admission + activity charge £2.50 per child of 3 yrs and over. Lavenham to Melford Railway Walk Sunday 27th March – Easter Sunday Lunch & Afternoon Tea. A mouth-watering 3-course carvery for just £22.95pp OR a delicious Chocoholic’s Afternoon Tea. We will be serving Lunch from 12 noon to 3.30pm and Afternoon Tea from 12 noon to 5pm but we strongly recommend reserving your space in advance by calling 01206 265837 Fri 25th/Mon 28th EASTER HOLIDAY Day Out With Thomas, East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel. CO6 2DS 10am – 4pm.Adults £14.Children £10. Tel: 01206 242524 Fri 25th/Mon 28th EASTER HOLIDAY Operating Day With Steam, Colne valley Railway, Hedingham. CO9 3DZ 10.30am – 3.30pm. Family £28 Tel: 01787 461174 Sat 26th EASTER HOLIDAY Quay Special Event – Film Horrorthon, Quay Theatre, Sudbury, CO10 2AN From 12noon. Tickets £19.50 (No Concessions). Tel: 01787 374745 Sat 26th EASTER HOLIDAY Easter Craft Fair, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. CO10 2EH. 10am-4pm Free entry. Tel: 01440 785357 www.simplyevents.me info@simplyevents.me Sun 27th EASTER HOLIDAY Churches Together in Sudbury Easter Service, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. CO10 2EH 6pm – 8pm www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Sun 27th/Mon 28th EASTER HOLIDAY FIRST TRIPS OF 2016, Sudbury Boat Trips to Great Cornard Lock, Departs from The Granary Tea Room. CO10 2AN 11am – 5pm.

Adult £5. Child £3 www.riverstourtrust.org Tuesday 29th March Quay Film - Room, Quay Theatre, Sudbury , 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Tickets £5 (Friends £4.50). Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Tuesday 29th March Talk: The Poor Man’s Encyclopedia, Long Melford Village Hall, CO10 9LQ, 7.30pm. £2 admission for members. £2.50 non-members Tel: 01787 370598 Tues 29th/Mon 28th March Easter Holiday Family Days EASTER HOLIDAY, Bringing 14/3/13 09:14 Page 1 the year 1589 to life. Kentwell Hall, Long Melford 11am – 5pm. Tel: 01787 310207 Wednesday 30th March Steam with Colin, Colne valley Railway, Hedingham. CO9 3DZ 10.30am – 3.30pm. Family £28 Tel: 01787 461174 www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk Thursday 31st March Operating Day. Colne valley Railway, Hedingham. CO9 3DZ 10.30am – 3.30pm. Family £28 Tel: 01787 461174 www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk

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