Sudbury & Long Melford Community News, September 2016

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Why not visit the Kettle & Fish Café!

Everyone is welcome to the Kettle & Fish Cafe which is open most Thursdays in St. Peter’s on Market Hill, you can sit and relax over tea and coffee with delicious freshly filled rolls, soup, cakes & pastries. If you want to be alone that’s fine or if you want someone to talk to we have listeners with a ready ear. Those of you with very young children can take advantage of our well-equipped, pushchair-friendly, kiddies’ play area, while enjoying your refreshments. Since its inception over ten years ago Kettle & Fish has served the community of Sudbury and the surrounding area providing a welcoming and friendly environment.

Each week, during the four hours, 9.45am to 2pm, that we are open, we have always received well in excess of 300 visitors and regular customers. Because Sudbury has much to offer as a tourist attraction, we see people not only from the length and breadth of the UK but from all over the World as far as New Zealand and Hawaii. To this end some of our team are also well informed tour guides.

A permanent feature at Kettle & Fish is our Fair Trade Shop.You'll be amazed by the variety of goods you can buy, all at fair prices too! Probably one of the best ranges of fairly traded goods you will find in one place. Also we have always been glad to support many other organisations that serve this area by providing a space where they can showcase their cause and on the 22nd September we are very pleased to be able to welcome groups promoting walking and cycling in Sudbury and Transition Sudbury promoting World Car Free Day. You will be able to pick up your free Beat the Street card and map, the new cycling map for Sudbury as well as other goodies and One Life Suffolk can offer Free NHS Health Check for those aged 40-74.

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Making your visit to the dentist a little easier A group of 12 local people paddled about 9 miles in rain and shine down the River Stour from Wissington to Stratford St Mary. The River Stour Boating company provided the Canadian canoes and a guide. This is the sixth time that this event has taken place. The idea of the challenge was to raise money for a Christian Aid project in El Salvador and Honduras. Christian Aid partners are working with the indigenous people to make pregnancy and birth safer, prevent HIV and improve healthcare and advice. This project is destined to reach over 200,000 women of child-bearing age over the next four years. The money raised will be multiplied by four by the EU. On the way they encountered some very shallow water, about four portages and two fallen trees across the river which had to be hacked through! The view of the countryside is beautiful as one gently paddles along.

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Transition Sudbury Another busy Autumn for Transition Sudbury with our Autumn Give and Take (Swap Shop) on the 17th September in the Methodist Church, York Road, Sudbury between 10am and 12noon. It was decided to change the name as although always very popular, there is no swapping involved! Anyone is welcome to give away their unwanted items and/or take whatever treasures catch their eye, all for free, with the aim to reduce landfill.

West Suffolk College, Cornard Road, Sudbury will be open on the 16th September between 9am and 4pm for a chance to find out more about Transition Sudbury and find out how you register for Beat the Street which is a free, fun game where you are rewarded with points and prizes for exploring Sudbury & Great Cornard on foot or bicycle. West Suffolk College have their open day on the 8th September if you are interested in trying something new and finding out more about the adult classes available or you are welcome to pop in anytime.

New for 2016, we are supporting World Car Free Day on the 22nd September.

Come along to St. Peter’s Church, Market Hill, Sudbury between 9.45am and 11am for details of walks and cycling in Sudbury and Great Cornard. There is also the opportunity to have a free NHS Health Check for those aged 40 to 74 and you can pick up your free Beat the Street card and map plus other goodies which will be given away.

Apple Pressing on the 8th October at Nayland Farmers Market, this is an opportunity to bring your own apples to be pressed into juice. Encouraging everyone not to waste their windfalls and to shop locally and use their local farmers markets. Please come and try the fresh apples juice even if you have no apples to press.

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Long Melford Swan Fifth Anniversary Plans Stuart Inns has marked the fifth anniversary of the Long Melford Swan by unveiling plans to expand the pub. The hugely popular Long Melford Swan opened in 2011 as Stuart Inns’ first venture, with the company also operating the Hadleigh Ram and Lavenham Greyhound. The pub is run by the Macmillan family, Andrew Macmillan, daughter Lorna Pissarro and sons Oliver and Iain Macmillan.

Among the highlights of the planned changes, scheduled to be completed before Christmas, are a brand new garden dining room overlooking the existing popular dining terrace and topped off with a grass roof, while the bar area is being redesigned for a more casual feel. Demand for more accommodation means the Long Melford Swan will add three brand new boutique bedrooms to its existing number.

Further innovations will see an exciting new deli to enable customers to buy products from the same suppliers used by the Long Melford Swan team.

As well as this the venue will open a new chef’s pantry including a special chef’s table, a new dining experience positioned deliberately close to the kitchens so that the chefs can introduce the dishes as they are served.

Marketing Director for Stuart Inns, Lorna Pissarro said: “The last five years have been tremendously hard work for everyone at Stuart Inns since we opened the doors of the Long Melford Swan, but also fantastically enjoyable.

“The venue has established itself as a boutique and gastro place to visit, but we want to keep on taking the business forward by making it bigger and better and enhance our customer experience.

“We are sure our guests will like some of the new ideas we have and be keen to try out the new dining areas and to entice them further we will have a range of special offers once the redevelopment is complete.”

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Little Waldingfield History Society 21st September Roger Green Rev: Henry Watts Wilkinson - A Victorian Clerical Melodrama Rev Wilkinson was Sudbury clergyman from 1807 to 1851. Roger tells the curious tale of Henry’s eldest daughter, deemed unable to conduct her own life but left a considerable sum of money. Despite 4 guardians, a poor cousin kidnapped and bore her off to marry her. Come along to hear the entire historical melodrama.

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9th November Geoffrey Kay - The Great Exhibition of 1851 The first international exhibition of manufactured products, organised by Henry Cole and Prince Albert and held in the purpose built Crystal Palace in Hyde Park.

All talks will be at the Parish Room in Church Road, Little Waldingfield, commencing at 7.30 pm sharp. Please book & pay in advance to guarantee your place, as seats are limited.

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James Cartlidge writes Member of Parliament for South Suffolk Over recent years life has not been a bundle of laughs for rail passengers in my constituency. Yet for all the service disruption and endless frustrations on the Greater Anglia service, we finally have some really good news. I know those who have had to endure the worst of Abellio's service will have had very mixed emotions on hearing of their success in winning the new decade's worth of franchise. Yet I can honestly say that the new prospectus from Abellio exceeds all my best hopes and expectations. Going into the tender, we all hoped that we would get new rolling stock on the main line. I even dreamt that one of the bidders might propose sprucing up the branch line trains such as those which run out of Sudbury to Marks Tey. In fact, we have a commitment to replace the entire fleet of trains at every point on the Anglian network. Aside from the obvious implications for better and more reliable services on the mainline, the commission for new hybrid trains that can run on both diesel and electric has enabled Abellio to commit to extending the Gainsborough line to run through from Sudbury to Colchester - both North station and Colchester Town. I am also delighted that there is a commitment for flexible ticketing, including the possibility of part-time season tickets, something that I have campaigned for and held a House of Commons adjournment debate on in March.

Yet, whether my constituents join the service at Sudbury or directly on the main line from Manningtree, Ipswich or Colchester, there is something for everyone. 1,043 new, state of the art carriages between January 2019 and September 2020 to support the faster timetable, with a full programme of refurbishment for the current fleet in the meantime; free Wi-Fi for all passengers on trains and at stations; by 2021, there will be 32,000 more seats on services arriving at London Liverpool Street in the morning peak.

Naturally, there are caveats. We need Network Rail to deliver their side of the bargain. Also, change like this takes time - but I sincerely believe the wait will be worth it.

What’s On in Sudbury - September 2016 Lots of ways to keep active this Autumn in Sudbury.

Beat the Street starts on September 21 for 6 weeks and everyone is invited to take part, all you need to join in is to pick up a free card and map from your GP, Library or Leisure Centre.

Play as an individual or join a team.

Beat the Street will transform Sudbury and Great Cornard into playable area where you are rewarded with points and prizes for running, walking and cycling as far as you can. Information will be found at lots of events including the Transition Sudbury Give and Take on September 17 at St. Johns Methodist Church, York Road, bring what you no longer want and take whatever you fancy all for free.

Other events where you can find details of Beat the Street will be at Women on Wheels on September 18 at AFC Sudbury and Sudbury Farmers Market on September 30 in St. Peter’s. Details can also be found at beatthestreet.me/SGC or follow Beat the Street on Twitter (@BTSSGC) or like Beat the Street SGC on Facebook.

The Town Hall will be open on Saturday, September 10 from 10am to 4pm as part of the national Heritage Open Weekend. Visitors will be able to view the Mayor’s Parlour and Assembly Room as well the Heritage Centre and Museum.

On September 22 from 9.45am visit the Kettle & Fish Cafe to find out about World Car Free Day, there will also be groups promoting cycling and walking.

Pick up details of walks, the new Sudbury cycling map as well as other goodies and One Life Suffolk can offer Free NHS Health Check for those aged 40-74.

Sudbury Bowls have an open day on September 24 and 25 from 10am to 2pm, when you can come along to Quay Lane and have a free taster session to see if it’s the game for you.

For a full list of all the events visit the Sudbury Tourist Information Centre located in the library or on the What’s On page at www.seeanddosudbury.co.uk.

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How and why to keep things amicable during divorce

By Carol Toulson, Solicitor at Holmes & Hills in Sudbury Whatever the circumstances that have led to your relationship breaking down, there are real advantages in achieving an amicable divorce or separation. If you and your spouse can separate in an amicable way and keep the lines of communication open there are benefits for you, your spouse and most importantly the children.

Keep things Amicable Consider what kind of relationship you want to have with your ex-partner in the future. If you have children you will have an ongoing relationship as you co-parent your children. Give thought to a settlement for your spouse/partner. What do they want or need? Do you want a solution which is fair to you both and to your children? What will you be willing to compromise on to achieve this?

Get legal advice at the earliest opportunity Legal advice at an early stage, will give you a good idea of the options available to you and your ex. Your solicitor will tell you if whether what you are proposing is fair, reasonable and legally possible. .

Mediation Mediation can be a very useful tool in assisting you and your partner to reach an agreement. Your solicitor can arrange mediation for you.

Costs An amicable divorce is cheaper and quicker. It is the arguing that often costs the money in respect of legal fees.

If you have an agreement If you are able to reach an amicable agreement, we would always advise that your agreement is incorporated into a legally binding document. If you are divorcing your spouse this can be done by way of a Court Order. Your solicitor will draft a Court Order which once approved by both parties is sent to the Court with the consent of both parties. Often referred to, therefore, as a Consent Order. The Court Order is sent to the Court with a Statement of Information for a Consent Order. The Statement of Information for a Consent Order should be an accurate picture of both parties’ current financial positions. The Judge will consider the Statement and the Order before him and if approved will seal the Order which means that it will be legally binding.

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Thousands of Sudbury & Gt Cornard residents to run, walk and cycle for Beat The Street Thousands of Sudbury and Great Cornard residents are expected to take part in a community-wide game that encourages people to get active by walking, running and cycling as far as possible in return for points and prizes. Beat the Street is a unique competition that challenges local residents of all ages to see how far they can collectively travel in just six weeks. Running from 21 September to 2 November, Beat the Street is a free, fun initiative that will transform Sudbury and Great Cornard into a real-life game.

To get involved, local residents can pick up a Beat the Street card at a library, leisure centre or GP surgery near them within the next few weeks.

Almost 50 ‘Beat Boxes’ will be placed on lampposts across Sudbury and Great Cornard which residents are encouraged to tap with their card as they walk or cycle past them – in return they will receive points which can help their team win some amazing prizes.

Beat the Street Sudbury and Great Cornard is an initiative run by Intelligent Health in partnership with Suffolk County Council. Taking place during Suffolk’s Year of Walking, Beat the Street is designed to inspire whole communities to get moving. Tens of thousands of people have already taken part in Beat the Street in other towns and cities across the UK. Thousands of residents from schools, businesses and community groups are predicted to take part in the initiative and will be competing against each other to see who can travel the furthest and win up to £500 worth of Decathlon vouchers.

Prizes will be given out to the top teams on two leaderboards – total distance travelled and highest average distance. £500, £250 and £100 worth of sports and fitness equipment supplied by Decathlon will be given to the teams in top three places on both leaderboards. Additionally, individuals are in with the chance to win a ‘Lucky Tap’ Prize of £25 worth of sports and fitness equipment supplied by Decathlon which will be rewarded to two random active players each week.

Organisers behind Beat the Street are calling on people to set up their own teams with friends, colleagues or even neighbours and get involved. Cllr Tony Goldson, Cabinet Member for Health at Suffolk County Council said “Beat the Street is a fun and free way to improve your health so it is no wonder that thousands of people in Sudbury & Great Cornard are expected to take part.

“Whether you want to play as part of a team or by yourself, make sure to pick yourself up a card, get involved and help Suffolk take another step towards becoming the most active county in England.”

To find out more information about Beat the Street. Visit beatthestreet.me/SGC or follow Beat the Street on Twitter (@BTSSGC) or like Beat the Street SGC on Facebook. You can play as an individual but anyone can make up a team, it can be with work colleagues, friends or neighbours, contact Jane Hatton on 01787 468634 or email jane@intelligenthealth.co.uk to register your team.

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Sir Simon Hughes comes to Sudbury Sir Simon Hughes has accepted an invitation to take part in a public event in Sudbury - in conversation with Lord Andrew Phillips - on Friday 7th October at 7.45 pm at the United Reformed Church, School Street, Sudbury Simon Hughes was the MP for Bermondsey and the northern part of Southwark from 1983 until 2015. During this time he was a front bench spokesman in the House of Commons for the Liberals and Liberal Democrats until 2013, including a period as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2010 and as Federal Party President from 2004 to 2008. From December 2013 to May 2015 he was Minister of State for Justice and Civil Liberties. In February 2016, he was appointed as Head of Public Affairs at the Open University Entry will be by ticket only (free of charge). The event is being organised by Sudbury and Cornard Liberal Democrats and further details will be available nearer the date. Contact 07947 335252 to reserve tickets Tony Platt

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Sudbury Bowls Club Open Day 24th and 25th September Come and have a go free of charge at Sudbury Bowls Club Open Day on 24th and 25th September between 10am and 2pm.

Whether you want to try bowls for the first time or are an experienced player, come and find out all the club has to offer. Located in Quay Lane, Sudbury, they have a successful mix of both competitive and social members with a private six rink lawn green and four rink heated indoors, complete with changing rooms, kitchen, licensed bar and social lounge. Susan Monkman, Club Secretary said “We’re a friendly bunch and would like to see lots of people over the weekend of the 24th and 25th September come and see all the club has to offer and have a go.”

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Skate park consultation results Sudbury’s skate park users would like to see a new, multi-purpose, site that could be accessed by all, for longer hours and potentially floodlit – according to the results of a recent consultation. Earlier this year more than 260 people took part in a public consultation, organised by Babergh District Council. The aim of the consultation was to provide direction for a new user group of people keen to find a location for a new skate/ BMX park in Sudbury. As part of Babergh’s Joint Strategic Plan, the council has committed to helping to guide community-led solutions to deliver services and assets in towns and villages across the district. This project is a prime example of this happening.

The council worked with the Make A Difference (MAD) group, members of the public keen to form a User Group and Sudbury Town Council, in a bid to identify a site and bring forward a ramp park in the town to be used by BMX, scooter and skateboard enthusiasts. The top location choice was to keep the ramp park at the site of the town’s existing skate park in Belle Vue Park, with a second preference of Woodhall Business Park.

Results also showed that the majority of people who responded were in the target age groups of 15-20 years (35%) and under 15 years (just under 15%).

All who responded wanted to see a multi-use facility where skateboarding, BMX bikes and scooters, and, possibly, inline skaters could happen at the same time. More than 60% of people who responded said they would like to see this facility as a concrete surface with ramps as the ultimate goal for this project. All of the information collected is being used to shape the next steps of the project and Babergh is still exploring all of the location options before a final decision can be made.

Cllr Jan Osborne, Babergh District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Community Capacity Building and Engagement, said: “The response to the consultation was fantastic and we are delighted so many people took part. We have collated all of the responses and are now looking at all of the sites, and feedback received, in detail to decide on the next steps and options are available to us.

“We now need to find out which location is the best compromise and offers us the best chance of bring the idea of a new ramp park to reality. We know this type of facility is what the young people of Sudbury need and Babergh is helping the user group achieve their goals.

“Our ultimate aim is to provide the best possible solution that will ensure a new park is a real asset for Sudbury to use for many years to come.”

Local resident Jonathan Sandford is the Chairman of the User Group. He said: “The consultation is a really important part of this process. It shows Babergh the strength of local feeling there is for this type of facility and also provides them with useful direction and scope for the project as it enters the next phase.

“I think we need to stress that this isn’t going to happen overnight but the user group is determined that we will keep working together with the council to bring this idea to the community as quickly as possible.

“Hadleigh’s experience, and the facility they have ended up with as the result of hard work, working together and joint fundraising, is a real inspiration to us and we will not give up until we are as successful as they have been.”

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Sudbury Ramblers Sudbury Ramblers are a friendly group who walk mainly on Wednesday or Sunday mornings. The majority of our walks are 5 miles through our beautiful countryside. This September we have four planned walks ‘North Norfolk’ booking is essential for this one; ‘3 Churches Walk from Moulton’; ‘Felsham Rattlesden Circular’ and ‘Trimley Marshes’. For full details on these walks and more details about our group please look at our website www.sudburyramblers.org.uk or contact our Membership Secretary, Gill Leech 01787 280573.

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Suffolk man issues stark warning after first ever eye test reveals cancer

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A retired Suffolk police officer has urged people to ensure they have regular sight checks after being left with one eye and incurable cancer.

Devastated Ralph McMurray, 66, of Long Melford, was diagnosed with ocular melanoma (a rare form of cancer) in February following his first ever eye test. The test was carried out at Wardale Williams opticians in Sudbury.

During the eye examination the optometrist spotted a detached retina and referred Mr McMurray to the West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds for further tests. The tests were sent to Moorfields Eye Hospital where a tumour was diagnosed. Such was the size of the tumour Mr McMurray had to have his eye removed at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London at the end of February.

Despite having his eye removed a Ralph McMurray harmful chromosome had got into Mr and his wife Anne McMurray’s blood stream and there is now a 70% chance the cancer will mutate elsewhere in Mr McMurray’s body within the next five years. He has also received the devastating news his condition is not curable and the cancer will definitely return at some point.

“I am so glad I went for that eye test as the cancer would have only got worse and I may not even be here now. I am so grateful for the treatment and care I have received from Wardale Williams and at the hospitals.

“I am now determined to do as much as I can to raise awareness of the importance of having regular eye tests, they are so important as they can pick up signs of so many potential illnesses. In cases such as mine early diagnosis is crucial and the tumour would have been spotted much sooner had I been having regular eye examinations.”

Mr McMurray and his family are now trying to come to terms with the chain of events which have turned their lives upside down. He now has to have scans every six months to see if the cancer has returned.

“It is like a living time bomb, we are living in six month spells as we just don’t know what the next scan will show, it is very frightening. It feels like our world is falling apart some days but we are all trying to remain positive and that is why we want to bring this important issue into the public domain. If we can save one life it will be worth it,” added Mr McMurray’s wife Anne.

In Mr McMurray’s case he hadn’t suffered any pain or signs of illness prior to the eye test. He was hit in the eye with a cricket ball whilst on holiday in Sri Lanka prior to his eye test, but there is no telling if there is any link between the incident and the discovery of the tumour.

“I had no reason to think I had anything wrong. I had no pain or other symptoms and my eye sight was good. I only went for the test as I thought it was probably something I should do at my age. Losing the eye has had a big impact on my life. I am a very social person, but now I don’t like being in crowds or around a lot of people,” added Mr McMurray.

Mr McMurray’s grown up daughters Krystle and Jade have already raised more than £1,600 for cancer charities Cancer UK and OcuMel UK, and are planning further fundraising activities.

Will Norman, Senior Optometrist at Wardale Williams, said: “We have nothing but respect for Mr McMurray and his family for how positive they have remained in such difficult circumstances. It is admirable that the family now wants to raise awareness of the importance of regular eye examinations. We will be working very closely with them to ensure we spread this important message far and wide. Although eye cancer is rare an eye examination can pick up signs of a great many other conditions including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.”

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Ken’s SESAW News Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare Reg charity no 1124029 After a hectic July and holiday season August, I’m looking forward to September when the equilibrium is restored. Ollie and his feline pals don’t pay much attention but we dogs miss our human friends when they go away. Thank you to everyone who helped raise over £4000 at our Open Day, Fun Dog Show and BBQ. All the food was gone by hometime, visitors played games, met the animals and listened to the Long Melford Silver Band. Even the weather was good.

Local SESAW fundraiser, Andy Cooper, endured all kinds of weather during his grueling three month sponsored walk from Land’s End to John ‘O Groats.

Our hero was glad to be home after wearing out three pairs of boots during the 1200 mile trek. It’s not too late to donate to Andy’s Justgiving page at: www.justgiving.com/Andy-Cooper67 We are holding an Autumn Fair at Great Bentley Village Hall on 18th September followed by a Supper Dance, 7.30pm on 24th in Assington Village Hall. Tickets £12.50 each, phone 01206 263113 to book. Back to SESAW for a Book, Record and Camera Sale, 10-1pm on 1st and 2nd October.

Whilst other dogs go to new homes, Lexi still waits for that special family. She can never have enough cuddles and is good with children, although she has the staffie habit of occasionally knocking the younger ones over. Lexi needs to be the only pet and requires a secure garden to wander in. Mum says we also have many cats and kittens with endearing personalities that happen to be black or black and white. Personally I don’t understand what difference it makes. Surely everyone loves us animals whatever our appearance, especially little dogs that are mostly black like me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua?

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Sudbury Area Cancer Support Group for Adults (18+) with Cancer and their Carers Are you or someone you care for affected by cancer and would like support, friendship & information at this difficult time? We are cancer survivors, and volunteers who work with healthcare professionals to provide a local support group in a relaxing environment where people with similar problems can share experiences, obtain information and take part in social activities. Our group is open to anyone affected by cancer whether undergoing or having completed treatment, and their carers.

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Thursday 29th Sept, 7 – 9 pm Donna Reeves Cancer Research (UK) to talk about the work she is doing with GPs to improve cancer outcomes.

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The Boule-in Autumn Fair Saturday 10th - Sunday 18th Sptember With the national interiors magazine ‘Living Etc’ recently describing The Boule-in’s London shop as ‘Must visit - sells authentic French homeware with an industrial vibe - strictly no froufrou’ then clearly a visit to their charming French Fair ‘Fête du Coing’ in Bildeston is the prefect way to enjoy that ‘je ne sais quoi’ French experience without the queues at Dover!

“We are very lucky” says Cathy Bullen, proprietor of the French boutique store, “We¹ve had some amazing write-ups in national magazines this summer, not only did 'Living Etc' write about our London shop but we were voted one of the 50 best antique fairs in the UK by ‘Homes and Antiques’ magazine! I think it’s because of our policy to source entirely from France, seeking out original and authentic pieces of furniture, collectables and gardenalia that makes us a bit different”. There’s also the charm of their setting - The Boule-in fairs are held in a delightful English country garden, courtyard and barn. “Yes, it’s amusing that the French garden furniture always looks best when set among our English flowers” laughs Cathy, and this summer their entente cordiale is spreading a little further as The Boule-in is hosting it¹s first French Fair in Bridport, Dorset. It seems that everyone wants to enjoy a little of their Ooh la la!

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News from The Rotary Club Of Sudbury Rotary members enjoyed a couple of classic summer events during July: the annual lunch at the Cricket Club and a visit to a performance of “As you like it” at Kentwell Hall. We were blessed with untypically glorious summer weather for both events. Kentwell Hall and the surrounding landscape is ideally suited to Shakespearian productions and we felt taken back in time into the atmosphere of the Elizabethan period whilst at the same time enjoying some very modern interactions with the cast. Come along next year to see what we mean President Mike Killoran’s chosen local charity this year is Eden Rose Coppice and we recently had a lunchtime talk from Sam Chamberlain who manages the charity set up by Rob Brooks. This is the first project of its kind in the UK where woodlands are used as a free sanctuary for people living with Cancer or terminal illnesses. The woodland retreat, easily accessible from the Mayors Walk in Sudbury.

Working in partnership with educational institutions, most of the woodland development is carried out by young people living with learning disabilities, complex needs or life limiting conditions. The charity believes that this integrated approach vastly improves outcomes for both groups, having a profound effect on people’s lives and we are pleased as Rotary to able to support this.

As part of our environmental work, we have linked with Community Gardening Friends, which has been running for 3 months and is a group of young adults with Autism, the families and interested and supporting friends. The group meets each Thursday and members and partners are invited to see the Organic Veggie Garden and enjoy a coffee or tea and cake/biscuits. Newly grown sunflowers will also be available (donations welcome!) This project is very successful and the group has already harvested potatoes, beetroots, broad beans, strawberries, gooseberries and blackcurrants. At the time of writing, runner beans, carrots, tomatoes and sweet corn are still to be harvested!

Over the coming months we are planning an invasion of purple crocuses! Rotary clubs across Great Britain and Ireland ordered over six million purple crocus corms. Rotary is planning that, in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society's Bloom Groups, communities will be covered in a carpet of purple next spring. Here in Sudbury we have ordered five thousand and working with schools and local organisations we are hoping to plant crocuses at various locations in and around Sudbury and Cornard as part of Rotary’s world-wide End Polio Campaign. Whilst we appear to be close to eradicating polio, a few cases still occur and the campaign has to be ongoing. As well as being an attractive feature to brighten up our towns and villages, the purple crocuses will raise awareness year after year.

At a recent meeting we were pleased to be able to invite our Mayor, Councillor Sue Ayres and to appoint her as an honorary member for her year of office.

Continuing with local activities, Jane Hatton will be telling us about “Beat the Street”, the initiative to encourage us to walk and exercise more, which is being launched in September. Schools and both voluntary and business groups are being invited to participate. Also in September we will be hearing about the plans to reinstate bells at Little Cornard church, A visit to Gainsborough’s House, with a buffet lunch and a guided tour, has been arranged. In October Professor John French from the University of East Anglia will be telling us about the Enterprise Centre at the university, followed later in the month with a visit from a magician.

Looking ahead to the Christmas season, I am sure that you will be relieved to hear that Santa will once again be making his presence felt, beginning with the Christmas lights switch-on when we are providing him with a new heavy duty ‘Pop-Up’ gazebo, bearing our club name and signage as well as being suitably adorned with Christmas lights. This new gazebo we will, of course, use for any other occasion which requires an outside presence. Thereafter, he will be enthroned in the Library in a newly refurbished Grotto within the children’s library. The library has kindly offered this facility and we are looking forward to working with them with this exciting development. Watch out for the elves who will be enticing young and old alike into Sudbury Library to see Santa!

We are delighted to announce that the Co-Op Funeral Service have offered to sponsor our Tree of Memories, this year, and of course there will be the Christmas Tree Festival to look forward to. Planning is under way – how the year rushes by!

As well as enjoying this varied programme of events and participating in our various fund-raising efforts, our weekly meetings give an opportunity to meet on a regular basis and to keep in touch with fellow members from all walks of life. We meet on Mondays at the Mill Hotel, 1230 for 1 pm, If you would like to come along to one of our meetings or events to see what we are like, why not contact our secretary Roger Green on 07341 290415 (please note our new number) or look us up on our website. We would love to see you and you can be assured of a warm welcome Rotarian Tony Platt

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Shakespeare’s Villains with Ron Marks

Sudbury Piper visits France to play at Thiepval

Stoke-by-Nayland WEA presents a series of 9 Lectures starting on Thursday 29th September 2016 in Stoke-by-Nayland Village Hall at 7.30 pm. This is a 9 week topical illustrated course exploring Shakespeare’s insights into how “one may smile, and smile, and be a villain”, a scheming ‘Machiavel’, “bloody, bawdy” and eternally fascinating to audiences!

What makes and motivates a Shakespearian villain? What unleashes violence and cruelty in the plays? Ambition and political intrigue – sibling rivalry – jealousy – obsession and the impulse to revenge: all these issues will be explored through lecture, discussion and video clips of scenes from the plays.

What have Shakespeare’s psychological insights still to say to our own age?

Ron Marks has taught English Literature for over 50 years now, in Essex comprehensive and grammar schools and abroad and for the WEA for the last ten years. In 2010 he gained an M.A. in Shakespeare and Theatre from the Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Fees: Adult £48 (payable after the first session). Try the first session (free).

For further information please contact Sue Whiteley.

Phone: 01787 210945 or email: whiteleysa@hotmail.co.uk

28 October 2016 (Friday) Discoveries in Sudbury Graves and A Story from Sudbury Airfield (It’s almost Hallowe’en!) - Two talks by Anne Grimshaw.

25 November 2016 (Friday) Old Sudbury: the world before the Great War A talk by David Burnett 2 December 2016 (Friday) The Good Old Days Entertainment with Bryan Thurlow Canapes. Bring your own drinks.

Feel free to come in costume or at least wear a big hat!

Friars Hall, School Street, Sudbury 7.30pm Admission: Members £3, non-members £5.

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I have been playing the Great Highland Bagpipes for some ten or eleven years now, but 2016 has been the most important year for me to date. My husband and I travelled to France and Belgium at the beginning of August for three specific occasions. On Thursday 4th August (two hundred years after WW1 began) I was given the opportunity to play at Thiepval.

More correctly named “The Thiepval memorial to the Missing of the Somme”, it bears the names of 72,194 officers and men of the United Kingdom and South African forces, who died in the Somme battle sector before 20th March 1918. and who have no known grave.

From 2 July to 18th November this year The Royal British Legion, along with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, is hosting a short service in remembrance of those men who fought in the Battle of the Somme. So, dressed in full Highland kit I was able to stand next to the Stone of Remembrance and play a lament, and then continue playing while wreaths were laid.

Following that service we drove to Serre Road no. 2 Cemetery to revisit the grave of my grandfather Captain Alexander Myron Robertson of the Gordon Highlanders. He had died exactly one hundred years ago that day and I played and marched up towards his grave, and then at his grave, where I laid a poppy wreath.

On this particular occasion I chose not to wear the feather bonnet as I own Grandad's glengarry. It had been sent back to my grandmother along with his other possessions and was given to me some years ago when I started playing bagpipes. It was greasy and dirty, but I cleaned it up and have worn it regularly, but now it is literally rotting and falling apart. It felt appropriate, however, to wear it for Grandad.

All of this came after having played solo lament at The Menin Gate in Ieper on the previous evening. The year is not yet finished. There will be an event to commemorate The Somme in St Peter's Church at 7.30pm on Sunday 9th October and then of course the Poppy Appeal starts later that month.

I try to play as much as I can in my new home-town of Sudbury and would like to think that I still have a few more years of piping left in me!

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Cornards & Chilton Horticultural Society Wednesday 23rd November at 2.00 pm Outing to Thursford Christmas Spectacular We are very pleased to be able to offer you top-priced seats in the De-luxe seating area. Itinerary: Leave Sudbury Bus Station at 9.30 am, arriving Swaffham 11.00 am. This leaves you an hour and quarter to have lunch at your Leisure, we will leave Swaffham at 12.15 pm to make for Thursford in good time to take our seats for the 2 pm show. The show lasts for 3 hours, including a 25 minute break. We will leave for home as soon as the show has finished, arriving home about 8 pm.

Price including top-price ticket and coach travel is £50.00 for members and £52.00 for Non-members.

To book phone David Webb on 01787 372352

Thousands of Sudbury & Great Cornard residents to run, walk and cycle for Beat the Street Thousands of Sudbury and Great Cornard residents are expected to take part in a community-wide game that encourages people to get active by walking, running and cycling as far as possible in return for points and prizes.

Beat the Street is a unique competition that challenges local residents of all ages to see how far they can collectively travel in just six weeks. Running from 21 September to 2 November, Beat the Street is a free, fun initiative that will transform Sudbury and Great Cornard into a real-life game.

To get involved, local residents can pick up a Beat the Street card at a library, leisure centre or GP surgery near them within the next few weeks. Almost 50 ‘Beat Boxes’ will be placed on lampposts across Sudbury and Great Cornard which residents are encouraged to tap with their card as they walk or cycle past them – in return they will receive points which can help their team win some amazing prizes.

Beat the Street Sudbury and Great Cornard is an initiative run by Intelligent Health in partnership with Suffolk County Council. Taking place during Suffolk’s Year of Walking, Beat the Street is designed to inspire whole communities to get moving.

Tens of thousands of people have already taken part in Beat the Street in other towns and cities across the UK. Thousands of residents from schools, businesses and community groups are predicted to take part in the initiative and will be competing against each other to see who can travel the furthest and win up to £500 worth of Decathlon vouchers.

Prizes will be given out to the top teams on two leaderboards – total distance travelled and highest average distance. £500, £250 and £100 worth of sports and fitness equipment supplied by Decathlon will be given to the teams in top three places on both leaderboards. Additionally, individuals are in with the chance to win a ‘Lucky Tap’ Prize of £25 worth of sports and fitness equipment supplied by Decathlon which will be rewarded to two random active players each week.

Organisers behind Beat the Street are calling on people to set up their own teams with friends, colleagues or even neighbours and get involved. Cllr Tony Goldson, Cabinet Member for Health at Suffolk County Council said “Beat the Street is a fun and free way to improve your health so it is no wonder that thousands of people in Sudbury & Great Cornard are expected to take part.

Whether you want to play as part of a team or by yourself, make sure to pick yourself up a card, get involved and help Suffolk take another step towards becoming the most active county in England.”

To find out more information about Beat the Street. Visit beatthestreet.me/SGC or follow Beat the Street on Twitter (@BTSSGC) or like Beat the Street SGC on Facebook.

You can play as an individual but anyone can make up a team, it can be with work colleagues, friends or neighbours, contact Jane Hatton on 01787 468634 or email jane@intelligenthealth.co.uk to register your team.

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Road Safety Concerns in Long Melford Long Melford voters are up in arms about road safety and other dangers resulting from a proposed housing development in the village. There is considerable anger and dismay that Babergh District Council has refused a request made by District Councillor Richard Kemp on behalf of Long Melford Parish Council for a site visit by Planning Committee members.

A planning application has been lodged with Babergh by Hopkins Homes for 71 new homes on a site which is currently agricultural land in Bull Lane.

The only ways to approach and leave the site are via the junction of Bull Lane with the A134 Melford bypass or through the narrow gap by the Bull hotel at the junction with Hall Street. Both are notoriously dangerous for both vehicles and pedestrians.

Suffolk County Council Highways department has pointed out the dangers of both junctions in its response to a consultation about the planning application.

It has also pointed out other traffic drawbacks to the site and suggested ‘a comprehensive assessment/scheme of traffic calming for the entire length of Bull Lane’ – that is around three-quarters of a mile.

Richard Kemp said ‘It is outrageous that Babergh Planning Committee thinks it can make a judgement on this site without a site visit. As well as the dangers of the junctions I pointed out the danger of flooding in the area – and Anglian Water has now said the developer’s current proposals are unacceptable because of that reason too.’

Graham Eade, Chairman of Long Melford Parish Council, said ‘We have written, on behalf of the voters of Long Melford, to all the councilors concerned, expressing our grave concerns and asking them to reconsider. If they were to approve any plans without a site visit to see the problems themselves, we believe they would be in dereliction of duty.’

John Nunn, Parish and Babergh District Councillor, said ‘I have taken photos of both dangerous junctions and sent them to Babergh Planning Committee members to show them the problems. I hope this will result in them changing their minds and agreeing to a site visit to see the dangers for themselves.’

There will be a Parish Meeting for everyone who lives or works in Long Melford at 7.30pm on Wednesday 31 August at The Old School Community Centre to discuss the developer’s proposals and the electors’ reactions. Plans will be available for inspection from 7pm. The developers and Babergh planners were invited to attend and put their views forward but the developers declined.

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Suffolk to Spain: The Tempest on Tour An impromptu parade in the last weekend of July took the residents of the remote Spanish village Laroles by surprise. Starting at the bustling community pool and trailing through the winding hilly streets, the parade was comprised of actors and musicians from the Sudbury Dramatic Society company of The Tempest, workshop attendees, children and the volunteers and organisers of the local Me Vuelves Lorca theatre festival in Laroles, Spain. Singing and inviting the residents in both English and Spanish to attend a performance the following evening, the parade was the final piece in a series of preparations two-years in the making and characterised by a spirit of collaboration that marked the entire production.

The company performed on Saturday 30 July, to an appreciative audience of well over 200 as part of the fiveweek festival in the open-air theatre amongst the Alpujarra Mountains, Granada.

The audience was as vibrant and varied as the production, bringing in residents of Laroles, English people living abroad and travellers from Madrid and the surrounding area.

Festival director and founder Anna Kemp said, “I was delighted with the results, I have always known that the Tempest in English represented a golden opportunity to consolidate new, foreign, English-speaking public, or supporters of the project but it was always a gamble. We are all about making culture accessible and I was worried they might be put off by the language. But no!

We've had lots of very positive comments and enthusiastic responses. It's wonderful!”

Tom Eddington of Lavenham as Sebastian, Tom Hollister of Hadleigh as Antonio and Heidi Bernhard-Bubb of Sudbury as Alonso onstage in Laroles.

Kemp and her volunteers sent out experimental summaries in Spanish to attendees via WhatsApp and the Tempest company incorporated Spanish phrases and words throughout the play. The Me Vueles Lorca theatre festival is in its third year and is made possible by Kemp and her team of 20-plus ‘very loyal, very hard-working bunch’ of volunteers.

The Tempest was directed by Annie Eddington and produced by Sara Knight.

Nine actors from Sudbury Dramatic Society played all of the roles and the company also included musicians Martin and Janine Plackett, who composed original music and arranged period pieces from Spain and England for the production, which had enjoyed a successful UK run at The Quay Theatre in Sudbury and outdoor performances in Great Maplestead prior to the final performance in Laroles.

Links to Me Vueles Lorca http://www.mevuelveslorca.com/ To get involved with Sudbury Dramatic Society contact us via http:// www.facebook.com/Sudbury-Dramatic-Society-Newsletter

The Friend’s of Sudbury Library The Friend’s of Sudbury Library are delighted to report that we have been given membership of the IPS, which entitles us to attend and vote at IPS meetings and also to nominate a member to the Board. Therefore we are looking forward to our Autumn events with renewed encouragement, but we do need the support of the wider community. There is still time to enrol in the reading scheme which runs until 5th September almost 300 young people have already taken part. There will be a presentation evening on Tuesday 13th September at 6pm in the Library.

Coming events at the Library are 6th October Quiz 26th October a talk by Barbara Erskine a well known author 3rd November A Camera talk helpful hints to improve our pictures and our Grand Christmas Raffle at the beginning of December, Tickets for all events will be available in the Library at the Enquiry desk.

Of course the main interest in the Library is till books and this month the three top reads were in paperback: Lyn Andrews Santa - The house on Lonely Street; Montefiore - Last Voyage of the Valentina; Ann Cleves - A Bird in the Hand. I haven’t read any of these and shall be putting the on my list.

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Peter Thorogood...

“Secrecy, being an instrument of conspiracy, ought never to be the system of a regular government.” Bentham Before we elaborate on the mendacious doings of the buffoons of Babergh, let us pontificate on the proliferate habits of those that manage our public finances. Dame Lin Homer (a prime example of our discredited honours system) has left her post as head of Revenue and Customs after a catalogue of failings. In her previous post in charge of the UK Border Agency her leadership was farcical.Yet she is rewarded with a pension pot of £2.4 million.

The Hon. Lowell Goddard, the third chair of the Child Abuse enquiry is also leaving her post. In her brief tenure she has been absent for seventy working days whilst trousering a whacking annual income of £500,000. She is now entitled to a pay off and a government funded home in Knightsbridge at £2,000 a week. The list is endless, from local government employees in Suffolk, to senior police officers and BBC and NHS executives. Our misnamed public service sector stinks, particularly at the top. The majority of us, in private industry or self employed, have no such cushion. As small businesses (the backbone of our economy) we provided employment, took risks (often putting up our own homes as guarantee to the banks) and worked excessive hours into our seventies to see our inadequate pensions misappropriated by others.

We are not alone. How many now in private industry are concerned less their pensions prove inadequate due to corporate theft or mismanagement, BHS comes to mind. Yet not one senior political figure has criticised this corrupt system. Small wonder when one looks at MPs salaries, pensions and pay offs, pot, kettle, black methinks!

But for absolute mishandling of power our local authority takes the proverbial biscuit, the same conditions of secrecy continue. Policy is no longer debated openly. Certain committees, self appointed, now formulate policy and implement same. I am not writing of the unfortunate Sudbury Town Steering Group here. The majority of members were just dupes for certain Babergh councillors. The Babergh Strategy Committee, or was it the Planning Group, had already met, and decided the fate of the Hamilton Road bus park site.

The SSG meeting and the con of “public consultation” were but window dressing to please bus users and others. Your views were never considered, decisions were already being made behind closed doors. Quoting “Commercial sensitivity”, none were informed of the financial implications. As in the case of Bel Vue we peasants are not considered to have the nous to comprehend what is involved. The Babergh Strategy Group, which supposedly only makes recommendations to council, is anything but democratic. The bus park move to Girling Street was decided by ten members, six conservative and no labour and of whom only three represent Sudbury, Simon Barrett, David Holland and Jan Osborne. The subject of Hamilton Road is too important for such a small group to have such absolute power, with but three representing our town. Daily revelations filter through. The purchase of Borehamgate, how soon before we can see the full financial study that justifies both this and the destruction of Bel Vue. Surely it is our democratic right to be informed of and make judgement on ALL the facts. Sudbury is still “Eatanswill”!

Usual whinges, observations or juicy titbits to mandpthorogood@gmail.com Just an observation, God only invented Guinness to stop the Irish ruling the world. Peter Thorogood

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An Evening with Charley Haylock (An eccentric look at Spoken English) St. Andrew’s Church, Great Cornard Saturday 10th September from 7 pm Tickets £12 to include Cheese & Wine available from Tourist Information Desk, Sudbury Library

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Kettle & Fish:a peaceful café/information centre 9:45 - 2 Organ Recital - Peter Crompton 3-4 Music at Lunchtime - Bow and Bellows: Katrina and David 12.30 - 1.30 Thurs 8th Kettle & Fish:a peaceful café/information centre 9:45 - 2 Sat 10th Imagine....Craft and Gift Fair 9-4 Sun 11th Bell Ringing Practice – all welcome 3- 4.30 Tues 13th Music at Lunchtime - March Hare Moon: Folk with Chris and Lesley 12:30 - 1:30 Sun 18th Autumn Concert in aid of the Eden Rose Coppice Trust 3.30 - 55 Thurs 22nd Kettle & Fish:a peaceful café/information centre 9:45 - 2 Sat 24th Craft Fair 9-4 Thurs 29th Kettle & Fish:a peaceful café/information centre 9.45 - 2 Fri 30th Farmers Market 9.30 - 2 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 3 pm during the warmer months.

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Stoke By Nayland to host 20th Faldo Series Grand Final 12 July 2016: Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa has been announced as the host venue for the 20th Faldo Series Grand Final in October later this year. The competition will run over 3 days from October 11th - 13th on the exquisite Gainsborough championship golf course at this multi award-winning resort on the Essex/Suffolk border. The venue has experience in regularly hosting international, televised PGA and European Senior tour events.

"Stoke by Nayland will host a brilliant and memorable Faldo Series Grand Final” said sixtime major winner Sir Nick Faldo. “It is very pleasing that we can offer such a stunning opportunity for these young stars in our 20th year. I must emphasise our appreciation to The R&A, The European Tour, IJGA, the PGA of America and The PGA, all of whom have offered tremendous support to the Series over the years.” “The directors and all the team at Stoke by Nayland are thrilled to welcome some of the best young golfers from around the world.” Susanna Rendall, Managing Director of the family-owned resort commented. “We’re extremely proud to be working together with the Series in its twentieth year. Sir Nick has been a leading light in providing opportunity to young people through golf for so many years and we’re keen to aid this effort. We hope the players will enjoy the experience of the Gainsborough course, and their stay with us in beautiful Constable Country for the week.”

Sir Nick will run clinics throughout the week, sharing his knowledge from over 35 years of playing at the highest level. He will be watching the competition with keen interest and offering his insight to the young players. The PGA will be on hand, amongst many other experts, to advise players during the week on the many career paths within the game of golf. Faldo’s personal coach Keith Wood will also be in attendance and available to share his expertise.

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Pat’s Dayz Owt I still have a few vacancies for our visit to Thursford Christmas Spectacular On Wednesday 16th November. Our trip does include a stop at Swaffham George Hotel for a seasonal dinner on our return journey just to end our day off. Also still seats available for our annual visit to Snape Maltings.

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Sudbury Mayor’s Report My large learning curve continues, since becoming Mayor I have met so many wonderful people that give their time and energy to so many organisations. It has been such a privilege to see and hear about the brilliant unpaid work that they continue to give week in week out. These people really care about those that need their help; the Chit Chat group that meet every other Friday at the Christopher Centre, the open morning every Monday again at the Christopher Centre, the same people who organise this then go off to St Gregory’s Church Hall where more volunteers have been busy preparing a delicious lunch of homemade soup and fresh bread . For some it may be the only hot meal they may have that day. I was told that as the ingredients are donated the soup can be quite varied but quite delicious.

I was delighted to attend Ormiston Academy to a presentation from the A Level students They had been involved in a dig to try and gain evidence about this area during that dark period in our history after the Romans left. I was so impressed by the mature and confident way they delivered all the evidence.

The passion that they had for the history of East Anglia was inspired by their Head of Humanities. All those who attended came away with a far greater knowledge and desire to know more about the way folk in this area lived.

Visiting our Primary Schools to hand out the certificates for every child who had entered the Town Council Competition, for posters to encourage dog owners to collect and bin their faeces was great fun and an opportunity to meet the children and staff, especially some that I have taught. Lots of happy smiles and hugs and very important information such as “I’m a free reader now miss” The winner was a super young pupil from Woodhall Primary School, her class also had a beautiful cake provided by Weston’s Bakery in Goal Lane.

When you see the community warden’s van , her winning poster is on the front, car stickers are going to be produced as well. Bradley Smith our community warden supervisor had the idea of creating a competition nine years ago, it has been a resounding success. Melanie Edwards the Community Champion from Tesco has supported this scheme by providing prizes for every child who participates as well as the certificates , and displaying the posters to enable shoppers to vote for their favourite. This has been so successful that the Mayor of Bury St Edmunds and Mayor of Thetford are coming to Sudbury to meet with Bradley so that they can organise similar competitions in their towns.

Party In the Park organised by Teresa Elford and supported by our Town Council Staff was a resounding success. It was a brilliant day with activities for those that felt energetic and entertainment for those who just wanted to relax with their families and friends. My thanks again to everyone involved.

I was delighted to attend the 136th Sudbury Regatta. I had been invited to assist with the presentation of awards by Mike Arnott the Chairman of Sudbury Rowing Club. This event is a favourite by the rowers, coaches and officials. Twenty seven Clubs from Kent, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Essex. The members of Sudbury Rowing Club having organised the day with their usual precision meant that everyone had a brilliant day. Having my picture taken with these super fit athletes made me feel shorter than ever. One very embarrassed rower managed tip his beer down my dress, he was just so excited to have won an award for the first time. It was a very hot day so I soon dried out, just a bit smelly!

I had a really enjoyable afternoon with thenresidents, staff and friends of Catchpole Court at their Summer Fair held on August 13th. I am always impressed by the dedication and care provided by the staff and volunteers at Catchpole Court.

Finally I had the privilege as Mayor to welcome our new Priest at St Gregory’s Church, the Revd. Canon Cheryl Collins at her Induction Service. A quote from our Parish Magazine from Cheryl; “To be most effective she wants to get to know and listen to everyone, not just those who have positions of responsibility but those who are natural “hubs” from the school dinner lady as well as the headteacher, a road sweeper as well as the leader of the town council, a pensioner as well as a school child”.

We look forward to getting to know Cheryl and wish her every happiness in our future together.

Sue Ayres, Sudbury Town Mayor

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Lewis Woodhead regains Jonathan Lambert Salver Last gasp winner Lewis Woodhead snatched the coveted Jonathan Lambert Centenary Silver Salver at Newton Green for the second time in three seasons. It looked as if 86-year-old golfer Neil Jacobs (handicap 27) would become the oldest winner of the trophy with his total of 41 Stableford points. But playing in the last threeball - three hours later than Jacobs - in an entry of 120, Woodhead (7) got over the line with a score of 42. When he won the trophy for the first time, he was a junior, and he is the only player in ten years to have his name on the salver twice.

Jacobs took the best male prize as he competed against some hot competition from the club’s junior players, with Harvey Watts also on 41 to become the best junior, and Adrienne Hughes was the best woman on 36. Watts had eased out 39-point Alice Barlow from the junior winner spot, but the field could not keep down the club’s outstanding female player of the season as she shot a gross 70 (one over par), which saw her reduce her own course record by a shot. She would have brought it down further had she not recorded a two over par five on the par three 18th. Barlow’s rival male course record holder Jed Seeley was also in fine form, with a three under par 65 giving him the Carole List award for the best gross score of the day.

Jonathan Lambert presented awards at the Saturday night party of golf week, which again saw members competing in record numbers across 10 events in six days of golf aimed at showing off the inclusive nature of golf at its best.

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Teresa entertained over thirty guests at her annual Fund Raising Party on July 30th.

The weather was kind with just a brief sprinkling of rain so everyone gathered in her beautiful garden for a truly sumptuous feast of Italian food. A variety of antipasti was swiftly followed by two types of lasagne, chicken, creamy risotto and spaghetti prepared in Teresa’s own style with chopped steak. To allow all this to go down and make room for pudding! Teresa’s daughter, Lucia, gave us the answers to a Garden Quiz (winner, Janet Hodge) and Guess the weight of a Cake contest (winner, Peter Garnett although a Steward’s Enquiry has been ordered!) Pat Dewsbury won a special prize of a voucher for two in the new Boxford eaterie, The Coffee Box. Then came the challenge of Pudding, or should we say Seven Puddings! ranging from Tiramisu to the rich chocolate cake called the Bishop’s Hat and Polenta Cake to Lime Cheesecake with several stops in between! The quiz challenges together with the raffle raised the magnificent sum of £500 which will be divided between Betty and Geraldine for their charities.

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(An eccentric look at Spoken English) St. Andrew’s Church, Great Cornard Saturday 10th September from 7 pm Tickets £12 to include Cheese & Wine available from Tourist Information Desk, Sudbury Library

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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. 12 noon to 1.30 pm.

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Mondays: Sue Ryder Synergy Café for those living with dementia and their carers 10.30 am to 2.30 pm. Open Doors Mental Health Support Group 11.00 am to 2.00 pm. The Bridge Project, 20 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury CO10 2EU. 01787 313691 www.thebridgeproject.co.uk Thurs 1st September One Life Suffolk - Health Walks- Preston St. Mary, Meet at 12pm at the Preston Priory Barn. CO10 9LT Tel: 01473 272357/718193 Thurs 1st September Kettle & Fish: a peaceful café/information centre, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. CO10 2EH 9.45am-2pm. www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Fri 2nd September Quay Music – Alan Bonner, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.30pm. Tickets £9.00 Friends £8.00 Tel: 01787 374745 Sat 3rd September Railway Walk, Melford Hall, Long Melford, CO10 9AA 10.30am-1.30pm. Tickets £16 to include walk, tea, lunch. Meet at Lavenham Guildhall. CO10 9QZ Tel: 0844 249 1895 email: melford@nationaltrust.org.uk Sat 3rd September Cavendish Fête & Horticultural Show, On The Green, Cavendish 1.30pm – 5.30pm Games, Food, Flowers Fun and More Sun 4th September Organ Recital – Peter Crompton, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. CO10 2EH 3pm – 4pm www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Mon 5th September Quay Children – Storytime at the Quay, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 10.30am. Free Event Tel: 01787 374745 Tues 6th September Music at Lunchtime: Bow and Bellows-Katrina & David, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. CO10 2EH 12.30am – 1.30pm.

Tues 6th/Sat 10th September Quay Drama – Bazaar and Rummage, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.45pm. Tickets £9.00 Tues – Wed. £10.00 Thurs – Sat. Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Tues 6th/Sat 10th September 30th Chappel Beer Festival, Chappel Station, Wakes Colne. CO6 2DS Tues 6pm – 11pm, Wed, Thurs, Sat 11am to 11pm Fri 11am – 5.30pm & (Advance Tkt only) 5.30pm – 11pm . Tel: 01206 242524/08448 718819 www.earm.co.uk. Reminder – buy your train tickets at Tourist Information Thurs 8th September Kettle & Fish: a peaceful café/information centre, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. CO10 2EH 9:45am-2pm. www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Thurs 8th/Sun 11th September Heritage Open Days, Your once a year chance to explore the world on your doorstep unlocked and completely free of charge.?

Gainsborough’s House, Sudbury.Thurs, Fri,Sat,Sun. Sudbury Town Hall & Heritage Museum, Sat 10am – 4pm Fri 9th September Fleece Jazz – Ryan Quigley Quintet, Stoke by Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ, 7.30pm Tickets £20 Students half price. Box Office 01787211865 Fri 9th September Watercolour Demonstration with Michele Webber, St Gregory’s Church Hall, Prince St, Sudbury, CO10 1HZ, 7.30pm Admission £3.00 Contact 01787 311210 Sat 10th September Evening with Charlie Haylock , St Andrews Church, Great Cornard. CO10 0EL Tickets £12 includes cheese and a glass of wine, Available from Tourist Information Centre, Or contact Ron Morris 07939271562. Proceeds for St Andrews Church Sat 10th/Sun 18th September Autumn Fair ‘Fête du Coing’, 77, High St, Bildeston. IP7 7ER 10am – 5pm daily. Tel: 01449 740959 www.boule-in.co.uk Sat 10th September Craft and Gift Fair, St. Peter’s Church Sudbury. CO10 2EH 9am – 4pm. Free Entry Sat 10th September An Evening of Music: The Garden Birds, St. Mary’s Church, Chilton. CO10 0PN 7.30pm. FREE entry. Donations to the church. Refreshments available. Tel: 07930 370572 Sun 11th September Alderford Water Mill, Open Mill, Sible Hedingham, CO9 3HZ 2pm-5pm Free Admission Sun 11th September Bell Ringing Practice, St Peter’s Church Sudbury CO10 2EH All welcome www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Tues 13th September Music at Lunchtime: March Hare Moon- Chris and Lesley St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. CO10 2EH 12.30am – 1.30pm.

Tues 13th September Quay Film – Eddie the Eagle, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets £5.00 (Friends £4.50) Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Thurs 15th September One Life Suffolk - Health Walks- Sudbury, Meet at 12pm at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre. CO10 2SU Tel: 01473 272357/718193 Thurs 15th September Quay Film Club, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 10.30am. A monthly, members club: £40.00 payable in cash for a season Or £12.00 for a one off session. Please call Simon Frampton for further information

on 01787 580453 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Fri 16th September Quay Music – Rollin’Clones, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.30pm. Tickets £15.00 (No Concessions) Tel: 01787 374745 Fri 16th September Invitation To View- Hoses Hall near Halstead, Essex, £28 inc coffee, tour of garden and principal room of house, and 2-course lunch with wine Tel: 01206 573948 www.invitationtoview.co.uk Fri 16th September Fleece Jazz – Alison Rayner Quintet, Stoke by Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ 7.30pm Tickets £15 Students half price. Box Office 01787211865 Sat 17th September Quay Music – Martin Simpson, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.30pm. Tickets £16.00 (No Concessions) Tel: 01787 374745 Sat 17th September SUDBURY’S REGULAR GUIDED WALK!!!!!! Meet 11am inside Sudbury Library. CO10 2EN, No need to book, just turn up, Tickets Adults £5, Children £4 available from The Tourist Information Office Tel: 01787 881320 Sat 17th September Autumn Give and Take (Swap Shop), Methodist Church, York Road, Sudbury 10am-12pm Tel: 01787 310476/468634 Sat 17th September A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cobbolds Mill, Monks Eleigh IP7 7JB 4pm. Tickets Adult £15, Child £10, Family of 4 £40, In aid of St Mary’s Church, Kettlebaston Email: louise.cobboldsmill@talktalk.net Tel: 01449 741429 Sat 17th September Quiz Night by Lamplight, St Mary’s Church, Chilton by Sudbury, CO10 2YA 7.00pm £5 a head Tel: 07933 783 683 Sat 17th September Great Waldingfield Horticultural Show, The Village Hall, Lavenham Road, CO10 0SA 2pm - 4pm. Entry 60p (accompanied children free) Stalls – Raffle - Refreshments Tel: John Hughes 01787 378342 Sat 17th/Sun 18th September Flower Festival, The Round Church, Little Maplestead CO9 2SL, Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 10am – 4pm, £2 entry – children free. All day refreshments, http://littlemaplesteadchurch.org.uk/ Sun 18th September Odes to Autumn-A Harvest of Music & Verse Featuring local authors Ashley Cooper & James Canton, St Peter’s Church, Sudbury, CO10 2ENH Tickets £7, concessions £4 Enquires & bookings email:travelsintime@live.com Sun 18th September Discover Medieval Lavenham: Talk, Walk, Coffee and Cake. Guildhall, Market Place, Lavenham. CO10 9QZ 10.30am-12.15pm. Tickets £15 Tel: 01787 247646 email: lavenhamguildhall@nationaltrust.org.uk Sun 18th September Autumn Concert in aid of the Eden Rose Coppice Trust, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. CO10 2EH 3.30m-5:00pm.

Sun 18th September Lavenham Sinfonia Concert: Viennese Classics, St. Peter & St. Paul Church, Lavenham. CO10 9SA. 7pm. Tickets £12 in advance. £14 at the door. Under 18’s free. Available from Lavenham TIC. 01787 248207 Thurs 22nd September Quay Live Theatre – NT Live TBA, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Thurs 22nd September Kettle & Fish: a peaceful café/information centre, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. CO10 2EH 9:45am-2pm. www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Fri 23rd September Quay Music – The 60’s Britpop Girls Show, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.30pm. Tickets £12.00 (No Concessions) Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Fri 23rd September Fleece Jazz – Kate Shortt, Stoke by Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ 7.30pm Tickets £15 Students half price Box Office 01787211865 Sat 24th September Craft Fair, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. CO10 2EH 9am4pm. Free Entry www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Sat 24th September Lonnie Donegan Tribute and Skiffle Concert, Featuring ‘The Black Diamonds’, In aid of St Nicholas Hospice Care, All Saints’ Church, Church Street, Sudbury 7.30pm Tickets £15 including nibbles, Available from Dave on 01787 372352 or Sudbury Tourist Information Centre Sat 24th September Quay Drama – Dalloway, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.30pm. Tickets £13.00 (Friends £12.00) Tel: 01787 374745 Mon 26th September Quay Live Cinema – Norma, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.15pm. Tickets £15.00 Tel: 01787 374745 Tues 27th September Quay Film – Sunset Song, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets £5.00 (Friends £4.50) Tel: 01787 374745 Tues 27th September Talk: Giles and his Adopted Town. Long Melford Village Hall, CO10 9LQ 7.30pm. £2 admission for members. £2.50 non-members Tel: 01787 370598 Email: Sudbury@suffolkfhs.org www.suffolkfhs.co.uk Thurs 29th September Kettle & Fish: a peaceful café/information centre, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury. CO10 2EH 9:45am-2:00pm. www.stpetersudbury.co.uk Fri 30th September Fleece Jazz – Barb Jungr, Stoke by Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ 7.30pm Tickets £20 Students half price Box Office 01787211865

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