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Women from across Clare, Long Melford and Sudbury joined thousands of pairs of flashing bunny ears on Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, for St Nicholas Hospice Care’s Girls Night Out walk on September 12th.

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The women-only moonlight walk saw 1,800 women pull on their pyjamas to walk 11.2 or 6 miles around the town to raise an estimated £160,000. This year’s walk, the seventh annual Girls Night Out, was a record-breaker for the Hospice, with more than ever before taking part.

Jenny Baskett, Hospice Events and Challenges Fundraiser, said: “It was an absolutely awesome night.

Once again, everyone showed how much they care for the Hospice. “Seeing so many women set off with the same purpose – to support the Hospice – made me feel very emotional and proud. Every step they took and every penny they raised makes a difference and helps the Hospice to make living with dying better for people facing long-term and life-threatening illnesses.” All the women had a different reason to take part in the walk, but the majority of walkers were taking part in memory of a lost loved one. The Happy Feet team, made up of eight mums of children who attend Clare Community Primary School, walked for the first time, while Caryl's Crew, made up of members from Long Melford and Sudbury, were walking in memory of Caryl, Betty and Vivienne.

Maureen Barsby said: “Betty and Vivienne were supported by the Hospice, but sadly Caryl didn't make it there. We are doing this for them. “It's our first time walking but we're looking forward to it and think it will be fun. We're looking forward to seeing the topless men handing out water.”

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Super Summer Season Here at the River Stour Trust we have enjoyed a super summer season. Our boat trips have been more popular than ever and our four boats operating from Sudbury have been on the river taking passengers for trips almost every day.

Our usual Saturday and Sunday lunch cruises from The Granary at Sudbury to The Henny Swan have been constantly booked all summer.

It’s a great help that the new owners of The Swan are continually delivering good service and good food, thoroughly enjoyed by all of our passengers that stop for lunch.

We have seen increased amount of mid-week charter bookings too. With parties, groups and family’s booking a complete boat for half a day. Some times for a lunch cruise or some for an evening trip. All our boat trips are maned by friendly, fully trained competent volunteer crews, who are well versed in the history of the navigation, much to the delight of our passengers.

Our four boats, Rosette the 8 seater blue electric launch, Edwardian Lady a 12 seater white electric launch remain firm favourites with near silent running. The Frances J our 9 seater ugly duckling is as ever popular with customers with mobility problems as she is wheelchair friendly, has big comfy seats and is very stable. The pride of our fleet is of course the historic restored lighter the John Constable. Of course today she is not pulled by a horse as should would have been in the seventeen and eighteen hundreds when she would have been working as a commercial vessel on the river, but instead by silent electric motors.

Our special events including Bat watch evenings, super cruises, Four for Three offers have all been well supported. Our next special event is October 17th where we will be offering a Harvest Lunch cruise at just £19 per ticket for a trip from Sudbury to Henny and return to the Visitor Education Centre for a bowl of soup and ploughman’s lunch. To book a ticket phone 01787 313100.

Our usual Saturday and Sunday services will continue to operate until the end of October, so if you fancy a day on the river watching the world slip by steadily and huge amounts of wildlife come soon. riverstourtrust.org Facebook - Sudbury Boat Trips

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Get your glasses serviced while supporting children with cancer Spectacle MOTs are being offered in two Suffolk towns as part of an innovative way of raising money for children with cancer. Optician’s Wardale Williams is offering the MOTs at its practices in Sudbury and Haverhill in return for a donation to childhood cancer charity CLIC Sargent.

The MOTs include minor repairs, tightening of frames, replacement of nose pads, a general check and a good clean. The service is being offered throughout September which is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The opticians are supporting CLIC Sargent as part of the Keira Campaign, which has already raised more than ÂŁ3,300. The family of teenager Keira Dixon teamed up with the opticians last March to launch the campaign.

Keira, 17, of Sible Hedingham, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in February 2014 after optometrist Greg Hybel spotted worrying signs when carrying out an eye examination at the Wardale Williams Halstead practice. Greg immediately referred Keira to hospital and the next day she was transferred to the intensive care ward at Great Ormond Street Hospital and within five days underwent life-saving surgery. Since her lifesaving treatment Keira has undergone more than 30 sessions of radiotherapy, lengthy periods of steroid treatment and has MRI scans at Addenbrookes’ Hospital in Cambridge every three months.

The idea of the campaign is to raise awareness of the importance of having regular eye tests and to raise money for CLIC Sargent which has been supporting Keira’s family since her diagnoses.

Amanda Skinner, manager of the Wardale Williams Sudbury practice said: “As September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month we wanted to do something to raise more money as part of the Keira Campaign. We have thought of the idea of spectacle MOTs which we feel is unusual and will appeal to the local community. All people have to do is come in and make a donation of their choice and we will carry out the service. Also, we need to continue to remind people of the importance of having regular eye examinations. Eye health is extremely important and regular examinations can help us spot signs of ill health at an early stage, which in extreme cases save lives.�

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The Hundred Foot Journey Wednesday 28 October 2015 In "The Hundred-Foot Journey," Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) is a culinary ingénue with the gastronomic equivalent of perfect pitch.

Displaced from their native India, the Kadam family, led by Papa (Om Puri), settles in the quaint village of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val in the south of France. Filled with charm, it is both picturesque and elegant - the ideal place to settle down and open an Indian restaurant, the Maison Mumbai. That is, until the chilly chef proprietress of Le Saule Pleureur, a Michelin starred, classical French restaurant run by Madame Mallory (Academy Award winner Helen Mirren), gets wind of it. Her icy protests against the new Indian restaurant escalate to all out war between the two establishments.

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Memories of summer are fading fast (we did have a few good days!). Members and friends enjoyed a garden party in early August as well as a visit to Kentwell Hall for a picnic and a performance of “Much Ado about Nothing”. We have been supporting our RYLA (Rotary Young Leadership Award) candidate, Ben Armstrong, as he was put through his paces at Grafton Water and we wish him well in the competition.

Then in September the focus turned to litter. We teamed up with Charlie Haylock’s “Don’t be a tosser” campaign anti-litter walk for Eden Rose Coppice.

With the Town Council and Tesco we are organising community litter picks on 28 October, as well as on 6 April next year. The Waste Management Officer for Babergh and Mid-Suffolk is addressing Rotary on 2 November. November is scheduled to be a “Rotary Waste Month” again linking into the Town Council’s initiative to keep Sudbury clean and tidy.

Meanwhile two events for your diary: Sudbury Rotary Club will be having a stand at the Ecofair to be held in St Peters on Saturday 31st October where we will be promoting Rotary’s “End Polio Now” campaign, and inviting children of all ages to plant purple crocuses, to remind us that children in Africa and Asia who have been vaccinated are given a purple dye on a finger – the “purple pinkies”. We are holding a Grand Charity Quiz Night at St Gregory’s School, Church Street, Sudbury, CO10 2BJ on Monday 16th November 2015 at 7:00 for 7:30 pm. The event will raise money for Autism Anglia and other local Rotary projects. Tickets cost £10.00 per person (or £55 per pre-paid team of six) and the price includes fish & chip supper (bring your own drinks). Please phone 07850 451899 to book your places!

Sudburians’ response to the terrible fire which engulfed properties in Friars Street was typically generous and members from the two Rotary Clubs helped organize a collection which reached over £800 Finally a reminder that the Rotary Club of Sudbury meets every Monday at the Mill Hotel at 12.30pm, for lunch and often with a guest speaker. Why not join us? Rotary is open to people of all ages. As a Rotarian you are not only part of an active local club but also part of a world-wide organisation with over 32,000(!) clubs across the world where you will be a welcome visitor. If you would like more information or would like to come along to one of our meetings to see what it is like, contact our secretary Roger Green on 07787 470876 or look us up on our website. http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=503 or Google Sudbury Rotary Club.

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What’s On in Sudbury - October 2015 Autumn is in full swing and Sudbury is packed with things to do throughout October.

St Peter’s has the Model Railway Exhibition on October 3, Colchester Military Wives Choir Concert on October 18 plus the regular events which include Kettle and Fish café every Thursday and the Farmers’ Market on the last Friday of the month.

Visions of Sudbury is Sudbury’s biggest and most popular art show, an exhibition of locally inspired art by local artists which is held in St Peter’s and the Town Hall between October 6 and 11.

St Peter’s will also hold the Eco Fair on October 31 with free entry and a wide range of exhibitors promoting ways to live more sustainably. If you are interest is reducing energy consumption, local crafts such as felt making, wood craft or candle making. Food whether its gluten free, organic or local meats and foraging, gardening and preserving there will be something to interest everyone.

October is your last chance to visit Gainsborough’s House to see the Great Art in Suffolk Museums Exhibition which is on until October 18. This exhibition brings together five museums: Christchurch Mansion; Moyse’s Hall; National Horseracing Museum; The Red House and Gainborough’s House to celebrate their collections and the great art that has a permanent home in Suffolk. Also at Gainsborough’s House on October 9 is a lecture on William Kent, Thomas Coke and Holkham Hall for only £7.50 per ticket.

The Quay has a wide range of performances as always throughout October: Music; Drama; Film; Comedy and new for the Autumn is the Live Cinema.

Shillingfords at The Quay is a unique pop-up restaurant on Friday and Saturday evenings and within a couple of months has already become extremely popular and bookings must be made in advance on 07443 430860.

A list of all the events and more information is available from Sudbury Tourist Information Centre located in the library or can be downloaded from www.sudburytowncouncil.co.uk Jane Hatton, Sudbury Town Team

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A Harvest for the world By ex-punk rocker Andrew Stewart-Darling, Senior Pastor, Stour Valley Vineyard Church When the Isley Brothers sang in 1976 ‘Harvest for the World’ it hit a nerve with many people. I am sure you know the words: “All babies together, everyone a seed /Half of us are satisfied, half of us in need / Love's bountiful in us, tarnished by our greed / When will there be a harvest for the world?”

With its catchy soul funk melody, it has become one of those great social justice songs, which tunefully rants against the dark side of our humanity. Like it or not, the lyrics point to our inherent selfish, greedy nature; something the singer says stops our world from being a peaceful place to live in. The dualistic battle of right and wrong/good and bad is a philosophical reality that every age and culture has had to deal with.You only need to read ancient Greek literature and the Bible to see that. The best-known literary example of the inner conflict is probably Robert Louis Stevenson’s, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. At one point our tortured soul admits to himself, “If I am the chief of sinners, I am the chief of sufferers also.” There’s one for psychiatrists everywhere to get their heads round.

Now I feel in some way I can echo those words, as I have lost count how many wrong choices I have made in my life. One minute I do the right thing and the next minute I go and do something dumb, and suffer because of it. Writing in his Christian culture, the Scottish author of this Victorian gothic classic said, “We have all got both light and dark in us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That’s who we really are.” Being in harmony with our world is going to take effort. I believe it means exercising all our intellectual, emotional and spiritual muscles to help us in our moral battle to do the right thing.

Jesus Christ, the founder of the world’s largest faith, and the guy I follow, said that he came into the world as complete, unadulterated light to expose darkness of men’s lives. The Bible remarks how there was not a single drop of selfishness, greed or any other form of human weakness to be found his entire being. That is quite something.

Today millions of people have found hope and direction for their lives by believing in his words. Like me, they recognise the potential to be total screwups when left to our own devices. So how can we feel good about ourselves about our choices today? I’d like to offer a thought. This is the season called Harvest. Traditionally, it’s a time when we celebrate the fruit of our labour. And as a country with a strong Christian heritage we tend to meet together to give thanks to God for nature’s provisions.

Nowadays, Harvest is becoming more of a time when churches, schools, and other voluntary organisations choose to celebrate it a bit differently, by giving food donations to foodbanks, such as our local one, Storehouse. Storehouse has 37 Donation Collection Points in and around Sudbury who will gladly receive your donations. You can find their details on our church website: www.stourvalleyvineyard.org/storehouse You are welcome to donate at any of our Collection Points. We are particularly in need of tinned meals such as stew, curry, spaghetti bolognaise and ravioli, along with other items such as rice, tea/coffee, cereals and essential toiletries. All of the donations will be lovingly put together by our team of volunteers to give to local families and individuals in crisis.

Giving a food donation is a great way to celebrate Harvest and is something, I can say with confidence, which will bring more than a little bit of light into someone’s darkness. There is much need in our area, so a tin or two will make a big difference to restore hope and confidence. If you would like to know more, you can drop us a line at storehouse@stourvalleyvineyard.org or ring the team on: 07973 710905. If you are a local organisation, school or business and would like to get involved, we’d love to come and meet you.

On a very personal note, I am immensely proud to be a part of our community.

The recent tragic fire in Sudbury has shown all that is good in our town. It’s been truly humbling to see so much generosity and goodwill around. In many ways, it is a harvest of all that is good in our community. St Paul the apostle knew a thing or two about these things when he said, “let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit. Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith.” I, for one, am with him. Happy Harvest!

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Sudbury Town Council Council Offices, Town Hall, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1TL Telephone 01787 372331 / 01787 311642 email: advice@sudburytowncouncil.co.uk Minutes of the monthly meeting of Sudbury Town Council held in the Assembly Room, Town Hall, Sudbury on Tuesday 8th September 2015 at 7.00pm Present: The Deputy Mayor, Mrs S Ayres in the Chair. Council: Mr S Barrett, Mr D Holland, Mr N Bennett, Mr N Irwin, Mr S Clarke, Ms E Murphy, Mr M Cornish, Mrs S Page, Mr L Cresswell, Mr J Sayers, Ms L Gregory, Mrs J Howells Town Clerk, Mrs J Budd Customer Services Advisor, PCSO D Rudd Suffolk Constabulary, Mr C Spence County Councillor. The Deputy Mayor advised members of the death of a previous Mayor and Councillor Sylvia Byham. Her funeral was on Wednesday 16th September at St Gregory’s Church. She gave enormous thanks to Councillors Sarah Page and Ellen Murphy, District Councillors Simon Barrett and David Holland, and Town Hall staff for all their assistance following Sunday night’s devastating fire in the Town Centre.

1 APOLOGIES Apologies for absence were received from The Mayor, Mr J Owen, Miss J Connah, Mr A Osborne, & Mrs J Osborne.

2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST In accordance with guidance from Babergh District Council’s Standards Committee, Mr Sayers declared that he is a Suffolk County Councillor; Messrs Barrett, Holland and Mrs Ayres declared that they are Babergh District Councillors; Messrs Cornish and Cresswell declared that they are Great Cornard Parish Councillors. All of these members also asked that it be noted that their views expressed at this meeting would be based on information available at the time and might not be the same as those expressed at meetings involving other councils.

3 DECLARATIONS OF GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY There were no declarations of gifts or hospitality.

4 REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATION No requests for dispensation had been received.

5 MINUTES RESOLVED That the minutes of the Full Council Meeting held on Tuesday 14th July 2015 and the Extraordinary Full Council meeting held on Wednesday 19th August 2015 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

6 POLICE REPORT PCSO Debbie Rudd attended the meeting. She read a statement from Sergeant Paisley regarding the fire in Friars Street. He stated that police present will continue day and night until all properties, both residential and commercial are secure. A copy of the Sudbury Sector police reports for July and August were distributed and discussed. RESOLVED That PCSO Rudd be THANKED for attending the meeting and the report NOTED. 7 COUNTY COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Mr Sayers reported as follows: • The bridleway between St Batholomews Lane and Clermont Avenue is currently surfaced with chippings. This isn’t practical as it’s used but a lot people.

This will be replaced by a hard surface.

• Mr Sayers has had discussions with Babergh District Council regarding the installation of a table tennis table in Belle Vue Park. He would fund this.

• Highways issues are progressing slowly.

• From the 21st September, resurfacing of the roundabouts near Tesco will commence.

• Given locality budget to the Bowls Club and the Library.

• The entrance to Catesby Meadow is still a problem. Suffolk County Council are to meet with Knights Developers to establish who owns which piece of land.

• Bulmer Road – The sunken drains in the highway are being dealt with.

Mr Spence did not have anything to report.RESOLVED Mr Sayers advised that any necessary legal agreements and cost involving the footpath at Catesby Meadow would be funded from the Suffolk County Council Highways budget. Mr Sayers be THANKED for his report and the content NOTED. 8 TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: Planning & Development 6th July 2015, Planning & Development 20th July 2015, Planning & Development 3rd August 2015, Planning & Development 17th August 2015, Planning & Development 1st September 2015. Leisure, Environment & Highways 28th July 2015, Human Resources 11th August 2015, Finance 1st September 2015.

9 POLITICAL MAKE-UP OF COMMITTEES Following Ms Murphy’s decision to leave the Conservative party and become Independent, members were requested whether to re-consider the current political make-up of the committees. Members were advised that the political balance of committees was not mentioned when the Leisure and Environment and Highways and Footpaths committee amalgamated. As a Town/Parish council, the committees do not have to be politically balanced. RESOLVED That this matter be DEFERRED until May when the committee make-up could change.

10 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Councillor Barrett reported as follows: • Together Suffolk County Council and Babergh District Council are to create a devolution plan for Suffolk. The initial document can be found on County’s website. High level targets will be put in place such as 70,000 new homes, 7,500 apprenticeships.

• The CIL initiative has been delayed following a ministerial statement being overturned.

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• Following Sunday evenings fire, a well organised operation was carried out from the Town Hall ensuring all those that required housing were looked after, and all commercial premise owners were kept informed. All organisations worked extremely well together. That the Town Clerk and staff be thanked immensely for all their hard work.

11 ADJOURNMENT At 7.35 pm the town council formally adjourned debate to allow townspeople to put questions to the council. The business of the meeting resumed at 7.38 pm. That investigations be made into purchasing a new PA system, along with a projector screen and projector.

12 COUNCILLOR TRAINING The Town Clerk presented the following Councillors with certificates for attending the training evening; Sue Ayres, Mick Cornish, Linda Gregory, Ellen Murphy and Sarah Page. The Town Clerk also received a certificate.

EXCLUSION OF PUBLIC (WHICH TERM INCLUDES THE PRESS) That pursuant to Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the business specified in item 15 on the grounds that if the public were present during this item, it is likely that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information.

13 LACK OF OFFICE SPACE RESOLVED That the Private & Confidential report shown in minutes.

The business of the meeting was concluded at 8.13 pm Minutes Of The Finance Committee Meeting Held In The Mayor’s Parlour, Town Hall, Sudbury On Tuesday 1st September 2015 At 6:30pm PRESENT: Mr N Bennett – in the Chair, Mr S Barrett, Mr M Cornish, Mr L Cresswell, Mr J Sayers, Mrs J Howells - Town Clerk, Mrs O Holtom – RFO 1. SUBSTITUTES AND APOLOGIES Apologies for absence were received from Mr D Holland, Mrs L Gregory and Mrs J Osborne.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members were asked to declare any interests in the agenda items. None declared.

3. DECLARATIONS OF GIFTS & HOSPITALITY No gifts or hospitality were declared.

4. REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATION No requests for dispensation had been received.

5. MINUTES RESOLVED That the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 7th July 2015 be confirmed and signed as a correct record. These were circulated and adopted at the July Council meeting.

6. INTERNAL AUDIT UPDATE 2014-2015 All recommendations were noted and discussed (copy of report shown at minute pages 608 to 614).

RESOLVED All recommendations accepted by members and to be actioned by the RFO. 7. HERITAGE MUSEUM TRUST GRANT AID The financial situation regarding the extension to the Sudbury Museum was discussed. RECOMMENDED Members agreed the need for a formal agreement with the Heritage Museum Trust to formalise the ownership and responsibilities for the extension of the museum.

8. FUNDING FOR REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY The Town Clerk advised members that a letter had been received from The Royal British Legion about the preparation for the Remembrance Day. The Royal British Legion requested our aid for the costs of the Colchester & District Pipes & Drums and to organise some light refreshments after the parade. RESOLVED Members approved to grant the amount of £137.50 toward the costs of the band and the amount of £300 toward the refreshments.

9. QUOTE FROM SUFFOLK TREE SERVICES LTD The Town Clerk advised members that a quote had been received from the Suffolk Tree Services in the sum of £2440 plus £250 for the initial inspection for trees in the Croft area. The total of remaining budget for the maintenance of the Croft is £2145 though there was an unspent budget in the previous years. RESOLVED The quote is approved by the members.

10. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE EVENT “PARTY IN THE PARK” RFO reported the breakdown of the income and expenditure for the event.

RECOMMENDED That the Income and Expenditure reports be NOTED. The higher budget for the event to be considered. The components of the next year event to be reviewed by the Leisure, Environment & Highways committee.

11. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Members discussed the income and expenditure reports. There were no items which came to the attention of councillors to raise any queries. RESOLVED That the Income and Expenditure reports be NOTED. 12. FINANCIAL MATTERS RFO reported the following matters: • Thank you letters for the financial support given by the Town Council received from Citizens Advice Bureau, The Befriending Scheme, Sudbury Town Twinning Association, Sudbury Rowing Club, The Quay Theatre, Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts, Kernos Centre; • Update on Flint Lodge overdue rent: the debt is currently in the total of £3935.84. The agent assured us that it should reduce by the end of November to £1600; • The overview of the Finance department functions and the plan to move forward.

RESOLVED Members noted the provided update. Recommended for the RFO to move the bookkeeping process from DCK Beavers in house ASAP in September. The business of the meeting concluded at 8:15pm.

Eco Fair in Sudbury - 31st October The third Transition Sudbury & District Eco Fair will be held in St Peter’s in the centre of Sudbury on 31st October between 10am and 4pm. With free entry, the aim is to encourage everyone to live more sustainable lifestyles. If you are interested in reducing energy consumption, local crafts such as felt making, wood craft or candle making; food whether its gluten free, honey or local meats and foraging, gardening and preserving, there will be something to interest everyone.

Here are a few exhibitors who will be at the event amongst the wide range of stands: Shillingfords at The Quay is a new, unique pop-up restaurant. Carl Shillingford is a Michelin-trained chef who uses locally sourced, foraged, natural ingredients and will be doing demos at the Eco Fair between 10am and 1pm.

Beehouse Honey produce natural, local honey, honeycomb and candles. At the Eco Fair, they will do some candle making with children and if the weather is mild, they will be able to bring their observation hive.

Westover Woodlands is a father and daughter business that carries out Carl Shillingford sustainable management of local woodlands.

Craft Classes with Clare who has three alpacas, Norman, Fergus and Clement who live in her field and she spins their luxurious fleece by hand.

Sudbury Rotary Club will be promoting its Schools Environmental Programme, they will be providing everything to grow purple crocus bulbs and encouraging children to plant and grow over the winter.

Holly’s Forest Sessions give children the opportunity to try out Craft Classes with Clare some Forest School activities.

Lavenham Butchers are local chaps providing woodland conservation and deer management. All their venison is wild and locally shot around Sudbury and Lavenham.

Woodview Garden Maintenance provide a range of sustainably sourced premium growing materials which is a quality peat free product.

Health Foods for You 11A Friars Street, Sudbury will be promoting their organic range at the Eco Fair.

The Fulibroch Dairy will be selling goat’s milk and goat’s milk soap at the October Eco Lavenham Butchers Fair.

Refreshments will also be available on the day and an opportunity to make your own fruit smoothie by your own pedal power.

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Some will be astounded at the recently published tale of Mickey the Headless Chicken. Not much of interest occurring on this planet of ours so the press give acres of column space regurgitating this old tale about a decapitated chicken that went on to live a blameless existence for a further eighteen months. Had our journalists (or what passes for them today) had bothered to rise from their computer screens a wander down to the Reptile House would have confirmed that our current flock of headless chickens have been fluttering around Whitehall for far longer and at far greater expense.

Mickey apparently existed at no cost to his owners and even brought in a few bob as a freak show exhibit. Now there’s a thought, lets open up Westminster purely as a site for entertainment, with their current track record they surely cannot be taken seriously. The Labour Party has finally elected a socialist as their leader which may or may not consign them to the electoral wilderness for some years. I’ve never had much truck with career politicians who have never had to graft for an honest buck, but this interesting fellow ticks the right boxes.

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As I warned in my last column the Invertebrates (as in spineless) enclosure next door is certainly no example of an honourable institution. As predicted our leader Dave went ahead in appointing even more lackeys, at great expense, to this discredited cesspit. We now enjoy the financial burden of 755 of these pointless creatures. You could not make it up! This is addition to the 655 who inhabit the sewer next door. So we now have a legislature of over 1400, the majority of whom, as career politicians, would not have the commercial skills to run a pub! It’s the actual number of them I cannot get my head around. The combined total of America’s Senate and House of Representatives totals but 535, Russia only 616 and that vast bureaucracy China some 143. This additional number of ermine clad timeservers will each cost us a minimum of £131,000 per year, and for what purpose?

Are there no controls to force justification of such a proliferate waste of resources? Next time we hear of a single mum being castigated by some magistrate (that’s if there are any courtrooms left) for fiddling a few extra bob from the benefit system perhaps we should insist she takes her rightful place in Westminster. In the words of Aesop “We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office”.

Now to more local matters. We now have an unelected chamber called “The Sudbury Steering Group”. Consisting of individuals and representatives of diverse organisations such as the Sudbury Society and others. Their current remit is the regeneration of the Hamilton Road/Bus Station site. They have met much criticism and raised the ire, particularly of bus users, with their propositions regarding splitting the bus hub. Apparently the re-siting of the bus park was insisted upon by Babergh in order to attract developers as a prerequisite condition.

The answer, easy, tell Babergh to stop interfering, keep the bus park somewhere in the present vicinity and get on with the task of regenerating our town. On that steering group we have people of the right calibre, many of whom have run successful businesses in their own right. The same calibre as those who successfully managed our town when a Borough. Certain Town Councillors have been very vocal in their objections, personally attacking those who have had the temerity to have, as business people, provided some employment and prosperity to the community. Our local Labour leader, young Luke, a teaching assistant, has argued that all decisions regarding the future of Sudbury should be made by our elected Town Council.

The Sudbury Steering Group have possibly not yet had time to inspire confidence, particularly with organising public consultation, but, for a while let us give them a chance to concentrate solely on the task in hand and allow them to achieve what the town of Sudbury deserves. At least the debate has well and truly started. That should stir the pot!

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Sudbury Mayor’s Report It always happens doesn’t it, you go on holiday and something devastating happens, not that I or anyone else could have prepared the Town for the horrendous fire that engulfed Friar street early on Sunday evening, the response of our courageous Fireman came as no surprise to me and the response of local businesses and the community at large makes you proud to be the Mayor of such a thoughtful and considerate Town.

The fact that no one lost their lives is all credit to the speed, bravery and efficiency of our emergency services, who are constantly under pressure to justify their role, which proves you cannot judge the importance of an emergency service by how many incidences they are called on to attend during the year, they are an insurance against such situations and must be maintained at a sensible level to protect our security, many of our Town Centre shops are linked, made of timber and as proven left unchecked a fire will spread rapidly.

Whilst not being in Sudbury I have heard nothing but praise for all that were involved, our Firefighters, the safety Officers of Babergh and Suffolk, Sudbury council staff, councillors and especially the community, but let’s spare a thought for those who have lost their homes, belongings and livelihoods, we have also lost some very important buildings it could have been a lot worse, thank you to all those who have responded so generously to the appeals.

I also missed the Public meeting to look at the proposals for the Hamilton road area and a replacement for the Bus station, from what I have heard I missed quite an interesting meeting with many questions on the proposals which will need to be assessed and responded to. Public opinion has to be listened to whatever the outcome, it is quite clear from those 100 plus members of the public who were able to attend, that a split Bus station will cause more anguish than is acceptable, but we must not let out of sight the reason the Steering group was set up in the first place the reason was to get all interested agents, Sudbury Town representatives, County and District Councillors & Officers, Bus operators etc. sitting around the same table, to seek a solution to the unsightly area we know as the Hamilton road sight, to develop it and make it an attractive part of the centre of town which should include a Cinema complex, to develop the Bus station so that it benefits bus users, it’s a complex issue with many conflicting problems to resolve, if we don’t get our heads together to find a solution it will remain derelict for the next 10 years.

The Carnival has been and gone with well over 20 floats and marchers filling the streets of Sudbury, the weather held out and a great deal of fun and enjoyment was had by those taking part and those watching as the procession passed through the Town. Whilst there were not as many who attended the Delphi Sports ground as there were last year, the event organisers were pleased with the outcome and will be reviewing the event at our meeting on the 21st of Photo Steve Thomson September. The dance held on the Saturday before the carnival was a bit of a disappointment, not for the quality of the entertainment but for the number of attendees, as it was held to raise funds for next year’s carnival which unfortunately didn’t happen. One thing is a certainty, we will need more volunteers to organise next years event, we were delighted at the response for financial support from various sponsors, 979 Branch of Unite, County Councillors Richard Kemp, John Sayers & Colin Spence, Ridgeon’s, Howdens Joinery, Mackman Group, Delta Print, Barry Drury, Kent & Blaxill, Go Start plus several others, the committee are extremely grateful for their generosity.

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Suffolk Fire and Rescue respond to major fire in Sudbury Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called to a large and devastating fire in Sudbury town centre on Sunday 6th September. The combined control room for Suffolk and Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Services received a call shortly after 18.15 Sunday evening and immediately sent fire engines to the scene on the Market Hill. As the fire escalated more engines were sent from across Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex to tackle the blaze.

The first crews on the scene immediately set about fighting the fire and rescuing people trapped in the building. A woman was rescued from the second floor of the building by firefighters using ladders, whilst other crew members fought to prevent the flames from spreading. Crews then continued to fight the flames and tried to prevent the fire from spreading to adjoining buildings. The fire continued to escalate, in total 15 fire engines together with emergency service colleagues from Police and Ambulance and other organisations were called to the scene and were engaged in fighting the fire.

There were 95 fire fighters in total from Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex Fire and Rescue Services. By 21.45 the fire began to be contained and some crews were able to begin some salvage of the ground floor shops.

At 00.30 crews were able to bring the fire under greater control and focus their efforts on particular hotspots in the main buildings affected. Crews continued to bring the fire under control throughout the rest of the night, although the extent of the damage meant that part of the building collapsed at 02.35 whilst crews worked on dampening down the hot spots. By 05.35 Monday morning an official stop was called as the fire had been largely extinguished. Crews then continued to dampen down and began removing unstable masonry and were relieved by additional crews. Firefighters remained on site for a number of days supporting the recovery operation alongside colleagues from Babergh District Council, Sudbury Town Council, Suffolk County Council Emergency Planning and other agencies.

Councillor Matthew Hicks, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Protection said: “I want to offer my thanks for all those involved in tackling the fire yesterday. I think I speak for all of Suffolk’s residents when I say the hard work and dedication of our county’s fire and rescue service is second to none.

“This was a major fire and without the bravery and professionalism of the crews involved the situation had the potential to have been so much worse.”

Much-loved and respected Sudbury priest The Reverend Canon Gregory Webb, 60, dies A “much-loved” and “respected” priest who was at the heart of the Sudbury community has died from cancer. The Reverend Canon Gregory Webb, 60, priest in charge at St Gregory’s church in Sudbury and Rural Dean for the Sudbury Deanery, passed away peacefully on Friday at home surrounded by his family. Tributes have been pouring in for Rev Webb, who was the driving force behind a £250,000 makeover at the 14th century St Gregory’s Church, including new toilets and a kitchen area.

The Right Reverend Martin Seeley, Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, said: “I am immensely sad that Greg has died, and with so much ahead for him, Jackie and the family, as well as for St Gregory’s.

“I have known Greg for several years and have valued his wisdom and counsel. He bore his illness with an extraordinary equanimity and I was humbled each time I visited by his gentle spirit and profound faith.”

The Venerable Dr David Jenkins, Archdeacon of Sudbury, said Rev Webb was “much loved”, “respected”, very popular with his fellow clergy and lay people alike and a “generous hearted, deeply spiritual man”.

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town from 1994 to 2002, and as Team Rector of All Saints, St John’s and St George’s churches from 2002, as well as Rural Dean of Thingoe Deanery in the Bury area from 2001.

In the Sudbury area Revd Webb was Priest in Charge of St Gregory’s with St Peter and Chilton for seven years, leading a congregation with a Sunday attendance of more than 100 people and serving a large town parish. He was involved at the heart of Sudbury life, with the major civic events in the community and as governor of both St Gregory’s and Tudor Primary Schools.

Reverend Webb was married to Jackie, a teacher, with three grown up children who are all married, and had five grandchildren. His funeral is being held at St Gregory’s Church on Thursday, August 20, at noon. People are able to leave messages of condolence or light a candle at the church in his memory.

Messages can also be left at facebook.com/stgregorychurchsudbury or visit www.stgregorychurchsudbury.co.uk and follow the link.

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Sudbury Bowls Club Outdoor Section Chair, Jane Watson, received a £500 cheque from County Councellor John Sayers at the weekend. The Quay Lane club had applied for a grant from the Council’s Locality Fund and the club satisfied the council that it was a worthy recipient. The grant is a helping hand to organisations who prove that they add value to educational or sports ventures in the community. The bowls club will use the money for essential refurbishment to the heating system.

Left to right John Sayers, Dave Parker (Club Vice President), Jane Watson (Outdoor Section Chair)

Reg charity no 1124029 Oh dear! It’s Ollie to the rescue again because Kenny is so dog tired after his outing that he missed his deadline. Our little mascot was a great hit at the I.T. Fleet Automotive Fun Day in Raydon and enjoyed meeting the lovely employees who are currently supporting several charities, including Sesaw.

By the time you read this, the winners of our Facebook Photo Competition will be chosen for our 206 calendar. The judges had a difficult job, naturally I was not entered to give the others a fair chance!

Back at the Sanctuary, we have lots of black and black/white kittens, one poor girl had SEVEN! Mother thinks herself quite the big game hunter. Went out trapping and guess what? Returned with more black cats! Nobody wants us but please do not pass by. Look beyond our colour to discover our personalities. Now the bonfire season is upon us please check for hibernating hedgehogs before you light up. There are so few of our prickly friends left to help in our gardens that each one is precious.

The fundraisers are holding an Autumn Sale with a Christmas flavour, 11-4pm on 25th October at Great Bentley Village Hall. Our big Christmas Fair and Annual Draw will be held on 15th November, 10-3pm at The Old School in Long Melford.

I hope my cat’s eye view has been of interest. Kenneth may well fret over my little exposés but I’ll save them for another time. Mother is in need of my company on her evening rounds, then it will be back to a nice warm hay barn for another 80 winks for me, Ollie (the Black) Cat! Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare, Stoke Road, Leavenheath, Tel: 01787 210888. www.sesaw.co.uk

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Pat’s Dayz Owt Sat 12th December I have a few seats left for the Co-op Juniors Christmas show at Snape Maltings Fri 1st January Aladdin panto at Chelmsford (when there is no other public transport being Bank Holiday) Wed 20th January Thetford for lunch Wed 24th February Adult Pantomime at Brick Lane Theatre, London Sat 5th March Chelmsford Civic Theatre “Legally Blonde” For further information, or to book, please contact Pat Bennett, 01787 310982 or 07887 868259. Details for all 2016 can also be obtained from Tourist Information in Sudbury Library

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The annual ladies open at Newton Green Golf Club attracted a full house of entries from clubs across the region. The competition was played on a Stableford Waltz format, with one of three teams competing from Playgolf, Colchester, taking first spot, followed by Woodbridge and Colne Valley.

Leading scores: 105 points Nicky Withycomb, Gina McMillan, Rose Cole and Sue Patrick (Playgolf Colchester); 103 Nina Neilson, Ann Graves, Julie Larter and Andrea McNally (Woodbridge); 101 Linda White, Diane Jeggo, Jan Eves and Corrine Burford (Colne Valley); 100 Lynne Southgate, Lucy Sadler, Jennie Boyden and Linda Marshall (Playgolf Colchester). Front nine: 45 Rosie Sutterby, Mary Wakeford, Julie Ellis and Mabel Curtis (Richmond Park).

Back nine: 49 Catherine le Tue, Maria Stallwood, Joka Fayers and Jenny Stevens ( Playgolf Colchester). Nearest pin 6th hole; Maureen Dale (Playgolf Colchester). Nearest pin 13th hole: Denise Walker (Haverhill).

Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Norman Plum Trophy win Stoke by Nayland Golf Club have won their first Essex County trophy after only seven years as members of the Essex Golf Union. Stoke Ladies have also been successful in 2015, winning the Bronze Shield, so this second win has made it a wonderful season for the club. In previous rounds the Norman Plum matches are played, simultaneously, home and away but in the final there is one neutral venue. The final was played on Sunday 13th September, against the very strong Chigwell Golf Club. The match was very competitive but Stoke were always in control. Tim Dickens and Dean Brace were the lead players out, and did not disappoint, going on to win 2 up.

The second pair, Dan Goddard and Dan Brown, made their match look easy when they were five holes up after nine, going on to win 4 and 2. It was a different story for the third pair Trevor Warren and Ian Benson, who found themselves in a very tight match but they showed great resolve to win two up.

Marcus Harden and Craig Morton were all square at the turn but managed to secure the fourth, and winning, point on the 17th hole.

With the match won the Essex County officials called in the remaining matches but Gary Thomson and Chris Williamson had also won 4 and 2 and Keith Hodgson and Steve Evans were also two up with three to play. Team Captain John Sandford was presented with Norman Plum Trophy to cap a wonderful year for Stoke by Nayland Golf Club.

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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.

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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 11.00 am to 3.00 pm Contact 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 1st October Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks- Great Waldingfield.

Meet at 12pm at Gt. Waldingfield Village hall CO10 0SA Tel: 01473 229292 Thurs 1st/Fri 2nd October Last 2 Days: Sudbury Talbot Rotary Art Exhibition, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury 10am – 4pm. www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Friday 2nd October Fleece Jazz-Jazz At The Movies, Stoke by Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ 7.30 start Tickets £18 Box Office 01787 211865 Friday 2nd October – Shaken not Stirred: Cocktail Party. A bond-theme cocktail party with welcome drink, delicious 3-course dinner, casino tables and a live DJ. Tickets cost just £45pp.

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Saturday 3rd October – Soul Night. Join Soul Collective, a band of musicians who faithfully reproduce the great sounds of the golden eras of Soul, Motown and Disco, for an evening to remember at SbN Hotel. Tickets cost just £10pp! Call 01206 265837 to book.

Saturday 3rd October Model Railway Club Open Day, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury 10am – 5pm. www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Saturday 3rd October Call My Bluff: Cabaret &Canapés, Lavenham Village Hall 7pm for 7.30pm Tickets £20 including wine and food Tel: 01787 248599 Saturday 3rd October: A Night with Soul Collective from 8pm An incredible night with a band of musicians who faithfully reproduce the great sounds of the golden eras of Soul, Motown and Disco with a combination of stunning vocal and instrumental arrangements. Tickets cost £10pp. Call 01206 265837 or email sales@stokebynayland.com to buy yours today!

Saturday 3rd October Bures Scout & Guide Supporters – Jumble Sale, Bures Community Centre 2pm Admission 20p Any jumble or bric-a-brac you wish to dispose of please contact Karen White on 07521 942072 Sunday 4th October Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra Concert, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury 10am – 5pm. www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Sunday 4th October Farm Machinery Preservation Society Annual Vintage, Grove Farm, Great Henney, CO10 7LT 11am 01787 269214 Sunday 4th October Sudbury Boat Trips to Great Cornard Lock, Departs from The Granary Tea Room. CO10 2AN 11am – 5pm. Adult £5. Child £3 Monday 5th October Shopping Day in aid of Cancer Research, Lavenham Village Hall, C010 9QT 10am-3pm £3 entrance Monday 5th October Live Cinema - Le Nozze Di Figaro, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 6.30pm. Tickets £15. Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Tuesday 6th October Quay Film – Testament of Youth (PG-13), Quay Theatre, Sudbury 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £5 . Friends £4.50. Tel: 01787 374745 Tuesday 6th October Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks- Sudbury Shorter Walk, Meet at 12pm at the Quay Theatre CO10 2AN Tel: 01473 229292 info@livewellsuffolk.org.uk Tues 6th/Sun 11th October Sudbury Visions 2015 - Art Exhibition, St. Peter’s, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2EH 10am-6pm. Sun10am-2pm Free Entry Tues 6th/Sun 11th October Sudbury Small Business Show, St. Peter’s, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2EH 10am-6pm Sun10am-2pm Free Entry Wednesday 7th – Saturday 10th October – Ladies European Tour Access Series golf event. Free for spectators, this event is the perfect opportunity to watch the rising stars of women’s golf testing their mettle on our championship course.

A Friday Hospitality package is available for just £40pp, call 01206 265841 to book your place. Visit our website for more information on the upcoming LETAS tour.

Friday 9th October General Knowledge Quiz at AFC Sudbury (CO10 7HN).

Doors open 7pm with the quiz starting at 8pm prompt. Teams of up to 6. £6 entry per person Friday 9th October Fleece Jazz- Garath Lockrane’s Grooveyard Unplugged, Stoke by Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ 7.30 start Tickets £16 01787 211865 Saturday 10th October Swap Shop, St. John’s Church Hall, Sudbury 10am – 12.30pm. FREE entry. Contact: 01787 310476 Saturday 10th October Robbie Gladwell and Friends, Benefit Concert for the victims of the Sudbury Fire, Lavenham Village Hall 7.30pm Contact 01787 248599 Saturday 10th October Trinity Singers – An Evening with Richard Rodgers, St Mary’s Chruch, Glemsford 7.30pm Tickets £8 Available from Carol Suttle on

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Saturday 10th October Family Game Show with delicious Harvest Supper. The Salvation Army, Station Rd. Sudbury 6pm. Tickets £6 adult. Child £3 Tel: 01787 310187 Saturday 10th October Come and Sing – Jenkins Armed Man, Holy Trtinity Church, Long Melford. Registration 10am Rehearsal 10.30am, Bring your music and lunch, Tickets available from Landers Bookshop, Long Melford or Compact Music, Sudbury Box Office 01787 310588 Sunday 11th October Robbie Gladwell and Friends, Benefit Concert for the victims of the Sudbury Fire, Sudbury Quay Theatre 7.30pm Tickets: 01787 374745 Sunday 11th October Sudbury Boat Trips to Great Cornard Lock, Departs from The Granary Tea Room. CO10 2AN 11am – 5pm. Adult £5. Child £3 Sunday 11th October Andrea King and the Upbeat Contemporary Choir, Lavenham Village Hall 7 for a 7.30pm start, Tickets £6, Tel: 01787 248599.

Sunday 11th October Sura Susso; African Music On Tour, Assington Village Hall 3pm. Tickets £10 for 2 adults & 2 children. Please bring cushion for children.

Contact: Arts La’Olam 01473 822055 Sunday 11th October Milling at Alderford Mill, 2pm – 5pm Free admission Refreshments available. www.alderfordmill.org.uk Monday 12th October An Evening With Stuart Townend, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. CO10 1LT 7.30pm. Tickets £12.50. Tickets available from: Peter Halden 01787 319080 or Compact Music, North St. Sudbury Tuesday 13th October Quay Film – Mr Holmes (PG), Quay Theatre, Sudbury 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets £5. Friends £4.50. Tel: 01787 374745 Wednesday 14th October Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks- Stratford St. Mary, Meet at 10.30am Swan PH CO7 6JR Tel: 01473 229292 Monday 15th October Live Cinema - Hamlet, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 6.45pm Tickets £15. Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Thursday 15th October Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks - Assington, Meet at 12pm at the Assington Barn CO10 5LW Tel: 01473 229292 Friday 16th October Fleece Jazz-Theo Jackson Quartet, Stoke by Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ 7.30 start Tickets £15 Box Office 01787 211865 Saturday 17th October Craft and Gift Fair, St. Peter’s Church, Market Hill, Sudbury 9am – 4pm. Free Entry Sunday 18th October Organ Recital: Martin Ellis, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury 3pm-4pm. www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Sunday 18th October Military Wives Choir, St Peters Church CO10 2EH. 7pm– . Tickets: £10 (includes glass of wine or soft drink) Tickets available from Sudbury TIC or Seafarers: 01787377296 Sunday 18th October Sudbury Boat Trips to Great Cornard Lock, Departs from The Granary Tea Room. CO10 2AN 11am - 5pm. Adult £5. Child £3 01787 313199 Tuesday 20th October Sudbury Festival of Remembrance, Ormiston Academy 7.00pm Tickets £5 Available from Ormiston Academy, S Hume (RBL) on 374277 or Sudbury TIC Tuesday 20th October 6:45 for 7pm Sudbury Speakers – overcome your fear of speaking, with our 10 steps designed to help you be more confident. United Reform Church Hall, School St Sudbury.

Tuesday 20th October Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks - Sudbury Shorter Walk, Meet at 12pm at the Quay Theatre CO10 2AN Tel: 01473 229292 Friday 23rd October Fleece Jazz-Theo Jackson Quartet, Stoke by Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ 7.30 start Tickets £15 Box Office 01787 211865 Saturday 24th October Fundraising Craft fair, St. Peter’s Church, 9am – 4pm.

Saturday 24th October Apple Pressing at Wheldon’s Apple Day, Wheldon’s Farm Store & Café 10am – 5pm Contact Joanne Main 310476 Sunday 25th October Sudbury Boat Trips to Great Cornard Lock, Departs from The Granary Tea Room. CO10 2AN 11am – 5pm. Adult £5. Child £3 Thursday 29th October Stepping Out in Suffolk- Health Walks- Kersey, Meet at 12pm at the Bell PH IP7 6DY Tel: 01473 229292 info@livewellsuffolk.org.uk Thursday 29th October – The Best of East Anglia Foodie Night. You’ll enjoy a delicious 6-course taster menu with drinks paired to the main and dessert courses.

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Friday 30th October Fleece Jazz-John Wtheridge & Vimala Rowe, Stoke by Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ 7.30 start Tickets £16 Box Office 01787 211865 Friday 30th October $10 Chimp – Band Concert, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury 7pm – 11pm. www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Friday 30th October Sudbury Society – Victorian Ghost Hunters, A talk by Andrew Selwyn-Crome, 7.30pm. Friars Hall, School Street, Sudbury Admission : Members £2, Visitors £3 www.sudburysociety.org.uk Saturday 31st October Transition Sudbury and District, 3rd Sudbury Eco Fair, St. Peter’s, Market Hill, CO10 1TL 10am – 4pm. Free Entry For more information contact Jane Hatton Tel: 01787 468634 www.transitionsudbury.co.uk e-mail transitionsudbury@gmail.com Sat 31st/Sun 1st Nov Melford in a different light, 12 – 5pm. As the clocks go back Melford Hall transports you into another dimension. Join us for a unique opportunity to see Melford as guests would see it in the evening. Taster tours will be offered in the house before full opening 1pm. All the rest of the property will be open from 12 noon. Normal Admission applies. Tel : 01787 379228

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