Hadleigh Show Triumphs Again: £25,000 Raised for Local Good Causes
Following the 2024 Hadleigh Show, the committee were delighted to once again give £25,000 in donations to the following fourteen local charities: Hadleigh Elderly Peoples Project, Hadleigh Porch Project, Hadleigh Rugby Club, Hadleigh Football Club, Hadleigh Men’s Shed, Shelley Centre for Riding for the Disabled, St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh, Hadleigh and Brett Valley Young Farmers Clubs, East Anglian Air Ambulance, SERV Blood Runners, Su ol Accident Rescue, Royal Agricultural Benevolent nstitution, Farming Community etwor and he Rural Co ee Caravan
The Hadleigh Farmers Agricultural Association’s ey aims are to promote agriculture and where
our food comes from, to support educational projects within our local community and use the surplus made from the show to support local charities with the focus on local charities and/or those supporting rural and agricultural communities
As part of further charitable giving, the Hadleigh Farmers Agricultural Association (HFAA) also funded local school trips to farms, with St Mary’s Hadleigh visiting Par Farm, Shimpling to learn about food production, and St Mary’s Hadleigh, Bildeston Primary, Kersey Primary, hat eld Primary and Beaumont Primary also visited Hollow Trees Farm for a learning day n addition, the association funded
the transport for our local schools to visit the School Farm and Country Fair at the Su ol Showground
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Tory Lugsden, HFAA Secretary said, “We are delighted so many young people from the Hadleigh Pyramid can experience agriculture during their schooling with our support, we do love to see the schools feedback on what they have learnt and are happy for this element of our charitable giving to be our highest priority for the local area
The Hadleigh Show is run by a volunteer committee and the 2024 show was, once again, hugely well supported by our visitors, despite some di cult weather in the days before the show Tory continued “Without our visitors and sponsors from the local area the show wouldn’t be what it is today, and we were delighted that the sun came out - along with the visitors
In 2024, the HFAA also held a 185 Year Celebration Ball with two local charities were chosen as bene ciaries A fabulous evening was had by all and generated donations of £4,300 each for Cancer Support Su ol (who provide wellbeing and counselling support for anyone with a cancer diagnosis in Su ol and their families) and the Farming Community etwor (who support farmers through di cult times of which there have been many recently) or is in full progress for this year’s show which will ta e place on Saturday 1 May at the beautiful Holbec s Par by ind permission of Mrs E Holden The showground will be springing bac to life once the sun starts to shine, and the committee are loo ing forward to being bac in Hadleigh for the 2025 show nce again, tic ets will only be available to buy before the show via the website hadleighshow co u or through Keith Avis ewsagents, Hadleigh, Hollow Trees Farm Shop, Semer or the Post ce in Bo ford
Community Shop
Co ee orning
8th March 2025
In order to support the fundraising for our new local village shop and enhance the community spirit in the village, we will be holding a monthly co ee morning at the Elmsett and Aldham Village Hall from 10am 12pm on the Second Saturday of the month
The rst of these will be on March 8th, and you are invited to join us for homemade refreshments and catch up with the latest development and o ers in the shop By then the shop should have been opened a month, so please come and visit if you’ve not already been down, and celebrate our rst month of trading If you have any ideas or items you have made and would li e to sell to raise money for the shop, please get in touch and we will create a community table oing forward we will be open to your e cess cuttings, plants, fruits and vegetables to sell on our reen Community table to share with our neighbours whilst cutting down waste in the village
There will be an event every Second Saturday, but the ne t Village Shop Co ee Morning fundraisers will be on May 10th, uly 12th and August th
e will also be holding Indoor Craft Mar ets on 11th April, 14th une, 11th October, 8th November and 13th December – to continue our support for Cancer Research UK, where we will also serve homemade refreshments as well as having ama ing hand made gifts for you to peruse, from local artisan crafters
At all the events, we will continue to collect for the “Toiletries amnesty” as well as recycle batteries and “ an’s ams” jars, and I can announce we will also collect spectacles again – as Specsavers will recycle the various elements to repurpose the materials and save them going to land ll
Than you for your support and let’s help to grow our much needed Village shop Jan, Pauline, Tina & Sue (Second Saturday committee) 07712424901
eterans launch co ee company to support those facing PTSD
Two British Army veterans have launched a co ee company and online community to help people face their demons Darren oods and Scott Bun eld have set up Beat the Demon, a business with a mission far beyond selling co ee
Darren said: “We want to create a safe space for veterans and others with PTSD We’ve both witnessed a lot of serving soldiers and veterans su er in silence, and unfortunately some guys that we’ve nown have ta en their own lives We want to encourage them to open up and start that healing process ”
Darren is 41 and lives in Hadleigh in Su ol , while Scott, 38, is based in Frinton on Sea and wor s across Esse and Su ol They are both heating engineers for asway, which is part of Flagship roup Darren and Scott rst met in the early 2000s while serving in the Parachute Regiment Though not close then, their paths often crossed during training e ercises and operational tours Years later, after they realised they both wor ed for asway, they uic ly formed a strong bond
Scott continued to struggle with PTSD after being medically discharged from the Paras in 2018 He said he felt “bounced between therapists,” while doctors tried di erent medications to manage his overwhelming anger and constant need for adrenaline
Scott said: “I felt completely lost The support just wasn’t there PTSD doesn’t go away when you ta e the uniform o , but it felt li e I was e pected to just get on with it It was Darren who really helped me He listened, he understood, and that made all the di erence ” After brainstorming what they could do to help others, they realised co ee was the answer
Darren said: “It’s part of so many people’s routines It’s social, it’s comforting It’s a reason to sit down with someone and tal We thought, if we can use something as simple as a cup of co ee to start those conversations, then we’re ma ing a di erence ”
Scott said: “This isn’t just for military guys PTSD a ects emergency service wor ers, NHS sta , family members and anyone who’s been through trauma We want to reach as many people as possible, to let them now there’s help out there ”
Beat the Demon sells co ee and merchandise including hoodies and t shirts, both online and at occasional mar ets, including in Bury St Edmunds But the focus is on creating online communities on Faceboo beatthedemon, Instagram beat the demon, and WhatsApp, where people struggling with PTSD can connect, support each other, and be reminded that they are not alone You can also nd out more about Beat the Demon at beatthedemon co u /
Darren said: “Our long term goal is to support therapy, group activities, and adventure based recovery programmes for those that need them most We now we’re not going to change the world overnight But if just one person reaches out for help because of what we’re doing, then it’s worth it ”
Flagship roup became a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant in 2024, pledging to support Armed Forces veterans and their families asway is also a presenting partner of the annual Cumbrian Challenge, a La e District tre that raises money for Armed Forces charity Wal ing With The Wounded
Gasway heating engineers, Photo courtesy of Flagship Group
Orchard Barn News
Learning from the past how to build a greener future
Our wonderful new Education Building (the reinstated 1580s Longhouse) has been a long term project for all of us at Orchard Barn Although not yet complete, we were able to hold our rst get together inside just before Christmas, with the new Masonry Stove providing warmth Below left shows all that was left standing of the Longhouse in 2010
It’s uite a thought that the 1580s Longhouse was rst built using timbers which may have started life locally as acorns in the early 1500s It feels very satisfying that some of the 500 year old timbers have been repaired on training courses and put bac where they used to be in the new building, to continue the job for which they were originally felled!
The craftsmen from the 1500s would certainly recognise the traditional tools and methods we have used in reinstating the Longhouse Here Brian is repairing one of the original corner posts
If you would li e to try wor ing with old timbers, we have a Timber Frame Repair Course on o er on 2 une
Our Volunteer Wor ing Parties continue on Wednesdays and Fridays am to 1pm New Volunteers welcome
To nd out more about us and what we do, or to volunteer with us, ta e a loo at our website http://www orchardbarn org u , call Sarah on 0 054042 or email sarah orchardbarn gmail com rc ard arn, ings all, Sto market, Su olk, P14 2
A Lo e Letter to ulch
When anyone as s me what I thin is the single most e cient way of maintaining a healthy and beautiful garden I always say the same thing: mulching Mulching is the act of covering the soil with a layer of material to protect its surface – it can be homemade compost, green waste, mushroom compost, manure, woodchips, gravel, etc The ama ing bene ts of mulching your borders include the retention of water in the soil, protecting its surface from erosion, increasing soil biodiversity and weed suppression The most visible and satisfying e ect of mulching will be in terms of weed management because covering the surface of the soil with a thic enough layer (around 10cm) will act as a blan et, preventing light from reaching the seeds thus dramatically reducing weed germination – assuming we are starting with a border where perennial weeds are not present (nothing can stop bindweed!) Some of you might be thin ing that it seems li e hard wor , physically and nancially, but thin of it as a year long investment that you ma e once a year because, besides all the bene ts I mentioned in terms of soil health, it will save you hours and hours of weeding on your nees throughout the growing season It is also a good thing that mulching is best done during winter as it is an e cellent wor out to ght the cold days!
Deciding what material to use as mulch is another interesting topic I always prefer to use compost (homemade, green waste, multi purpose, mushroom) because I nd it easier to manage throughout the year: a sharp hoe will slice through any small annual weeds that dare germinate on the surface and will easily glide on the surface of nely te tured compost A uic hoe every other wee , on my feet, is all that is needed to eep garden borders weed free and loo ing sharp
However, I feel li e there are still a lot of misconceptions regarding what type of material to use as mulch in ornamental borders Classic horticulture has taught us that plants thrive on high fertility and this might be true for very hungry plants li e shrubs, roses and vegetables, but it is not necessarily the case for herbaceous perennials In fact, it might have a negative e ect: when herbaceous perennials (achilleas, salvias, ornamental grasses, nepetas, etc) grow in highly fertile soil they tend to invest heavily in the growth of stems and leaves, resulting in very tall and soft plants, which not only will promptly op under those late spring/summer rains but are also highly desirable to pests On the other hand, if herbaceous perennials are grown lean they will develop sturdier, more weather resistant stems, invest more in the production of owers and seeds and be more resistant to pests and diseases So, this means that a lower nutrient mulch (composted bar , green waste, leafmould) is the most suitable for perennial borders For those who have mi ed borders, the best solution would be to mulch the base of shrubs and roses with manure or mushroom compost and use a di erent lower nutrient compost for the rest of the border
Whatever the material you decide to use, mulching is the single best investment that you can ma e in your garden and you won’t even have to go to the gym that wee !
For consultancy, border design and specialist garden maintenance work, please contact thesolegardener@gmail.com or call 07464 856750 for a friendly chat about your garden needs.
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Some of you may have seen the Bowls Championship on the television from Potters Resort in anuary Following the Championship, a group of our members went to Potters, ourselves to play in a Carpet Bowls Competition 18 mats were laid out in the main Bowls hall on top of the Long Bowls Mats to enable us to play there We enjoyed the matches and two local pairs, one from lemsford and one from Lavenham got through to the play o s’ on Sunday afternoon
Whilst at Potters we had free access to various activities, both inside and outside There is a pool with jacu i and a gym and activites in the Sports Hall reat shows are on o er in the evenings, dancing and even bingo with a pri e of nearly a £1000 on two conse uentive nights The resort is fully inclusive, with meals and drin s
So attending a local club can o er endless possibilities ust a social and casual fun session once or twice a wee , or opportunity to play other local clubs in friendly matches, or even play more competitively Something for everyone in a great social atmosphere So why not come along and see for yourself? We are at Lavenham Village Hall on Wednesdays, 2pm until 4 30pm and Thursdays pm until 30pm
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Lavenham Sinfonia
The fantastic new season of concerts by Lavenham Sinfonia launches in March with the A M at Lavenham uildhall and starting at 30 pm
The evening starts with the usual business of an A M followed by a short recital by a trio of orchestra members Refreshments will be available
The spring concert follows on 27 April 2025 at Lavenham Church starting at 7 30 pm The sinfonia welcomes bac conductor Vicente Chavarria to play a series of Scandinavian wor s The concert opens with Svendsen’s Norwegian Rhapsody No 4 followed by the Sibelius Violin Concerto with renowned soloist Mathilde Milwids y returning as the soloist The second half leads o with a short rhapsody by Kurt Atterburg composed in 1935 and entitled “En Varmlandrapsodi”, the concert concludes with Fran Berwald’s third symphony ust after the summer solstice, on 22 une, 2025, the Summer Concert brings conductor ohn Chillingworth to the podium The opening wor is Haydn’s Symphony No 49 ‘La Passione’ which is followed by Dimtri Shosta ovich’s immensely popular Piano Concerto No 2 with the young pianist Bocheng Wang as soloist The concert concludes with Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony
As part of the Lavenham Church’s Tower 500 celebration the members of the sinfonia will perform a chamber concert and will be joined by the renowned clarinettist Robert Spring whose ancestor provided much of the nance for the building of the Tower Together they will perform the Clarinet Quintets of Mozart and Weber together with a Quintet Cavatina and variations’ by oseph Holbroo e composed in 1900 The nal concert will mar the autumn e uino on 21 September, 2025, opens with Telemann’s Overture Suite ‘La Bourse’ and followed by Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto with soloist Emily Ashby The concert concludes with the French female composer Louise Farrenc’s third symphony composed in 1847 Francis Bushell is the conductor
All concerts start at 7 00 pm in Lavenham Church on 15th September and tic ets are available from www tic etsource co u /lavenham sinfonia The orchestra loo s forward to welcoming you to the e citing and varied season of live concerts
INDOOR and GARDEN ‘CAR BOOT’ SALE
Saturday 7th JUNE 2-4pm
Hadleigh United Reformed Church, Ansell Centre and Garden
Like to sell your wares? £5 a table, bookings taken from 1st May. Fundraising for Blythswood Care Christmas Shoebox Appeal Call Hilary 822208
Lavenham Library
Su ol Libraries Day is our annual fundraising event, celebrating the important wor our libraries do for communities across Su ol At Lavenham library we are holding a ra e where you could win a fabulous hamper and other ind donations from our generous Friends roup who support us so well Please visit the library to buy your ra e tic ets and support Su ol Libraries – the charity that runs your library service at the heart of your community
The draw will ta e place on the 22 March ibraries aren t ust about books
We o er a variety of di erent services, one of which is allowing customers to borrow (li e a boo ) a blood pressure machine
In partnership with the local Integrated Care Board (SNEE), Su ol Libraries will loan blood pressure cu s to communities This is a free service, and the aim is to help people ta e control of their health and stay informed about their bodies avenham ibrary, avenham illage all, hurch St, avenham 10 9 T
Tel o 01787 247729 www.su olklibraries.co.uk
Email lavenham.library@su olklibraries.co.uk u o i ies C it nu e
Looking for an old friend
I am loo ing for an old friend that I went to Hadleigh High with I thin she stayed in Hadleigh as I went o to join the army Her name was Karen Upson, she did marry but I don t now her married name If found could someone let her now how to contact me 07983 941 7 e in ttison
St ary s Renewal
Community ro ct ene e Co C u o n n
eating and ighting The Notice for the Heating and Lighting units has been displayed on the church door for the re uired 28 days By the time this magazine is circulated we hope to have received a Faculty with the C of E approval for the installation of the heating and lighting units
Once this has been received, we can then order them and instigate the groundwor needed for their installation
Over the years, our local community has come to recognise us as a 'celebration venue ' and while we love hosting special events, we are also open seven days a week to the public! Whether you ' re looking to enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner, indulge in an afternoon tea, unwind with a spa treatment, or simply savour a coffee or cocktail
Money Matters: The PCC is currently holding £97,490 44 for the heating and lighting project Than s to the generosity of donors the team was able to claim and received £12,02 50 in ift Aid which has been included in the total Our grateful than s to all who made this substantial free’ addition to the fund possible
The Diocese has awarded St Mary’s £2,500 under their Minor Repairs Improvements rant programme
Babergh and Mid Su ol District Council has given the initiative a grant of £4,791 97
Throughout the year, we ’ re thrilled to host a variety of exciting events, from Comedy Dinners, Musical Nights, to vibrant summer celebrations We also take great pride in offering special occasion lunches, including our popular Mother’s Day and Easter Sunday events, as well as our seasonal garden menu and festive fayre
With the RT’s ambitious plans to decarbonise the Church and ma e it a more comfortable place for future community use, the inclusion of a respectful archaeological survey plus the success of seven of our eight grant bids, the team is cautiously optimistic that the eighth grant application will also be successful
Ta ing into account all the promises from grants to be realised and unclaimed individual donations the war chest’ amounts to £112,787,41
As ever it is never too late to ma e a donation David Hoyle is the man to help you See below for details
eritage ottery Fund: Following helpful advice from HLF e perts, the Finance Team are wor ing on the ne t steps
Our exquisite menus are available to everyone, not just our hotel guests! We’re open daily offering hot and cold drinks, light snacks, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner Be sure to check our social media pages and website for exclusive offers throughout the year!
Demonstrator Church Status: The end of April is the earliest we should now if St Mary’s has been granted this signi cant status
We’re one of the few venues in the area that can accommodate weddings of all sizes, from intimate ceremonies for two to grand celebrations with all your loved ones With a variety of packages available, we tailor each wedding to suit the unique vision of every couple No matter the size or budget, our dedicated events team is committed to making your big day unforgettable
At Hintlesham Hall, we truly love the magic of Christmas and the joy it brings to our guests Each year, we host a variety of festive events, including Christmas party nights, a luxurious three-day Christmas break, delightful festive fayre lunches, and, to end the year in style, our spectacular New Year's Eve Gala Dinner
Archaeological Dig: Internal trial holes will be dug to determine what lies below the surface of the oor and give the architect a better understanding of its construction It may also reveal any vaults and their level The archaeological implications for the proposed e tension will also be discussed Worship will not be a ected during the dig Quin uennial Inspection: The results of this inspection were not available when this column went to print It is e pected to reveal the true state of the roof
Regular Gatherings: Apart from the special one o events, Caf Church o ers a warm welcome and a drin to all ages every Friday morning Come for a chat and treat yourself to one of Andrew’s delicious brea fasts or some other homemade naughties
There is an added attraction on the rst Friday in every month when a variety of craft stalls appear laden with lots of attractive treasures Happily, our rela ing lunchtime music recitals are bac This month The Awesome Strawsons will be playing for your enjoyment on Wednesday 12th March at 1pm Other family orientated get togethers are advertised in the colourful St Mary’s entry elsewhere in this magazine
We hope you will support St Mary’s whenever you can and enjoy the company of others at the same time
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Life at The Shelley Centre
With over 150 riders coming for therapeutic sessions every wee in term time, twelve horses to care for every day of the year, maintenance on the building, fences, etc and raising funds to do our wor , our 90 volunteer team are ept very busy I ma e no apology for again appealing for volunteers to join our merry band of helpers A few e tra hands would be very welcome and I can assure you, it will be rewarding and fun! Please get in touch with the Centre if you’d li e to now more about how you can help
As well as our regular therapy sessions we also run ‘Tea with a Pony’ on Tuesday afternoons A select team of helpers welcome participants to the yard where they can spend time petting or grooming a pony, often our very sociable, miniature Shetland, Chocolate, followed by tea and ca e (photo of Chocolate in the itchen!) These sessions are aimed at people struggling with mental health issues, living with dementia or long term illness If you, or anyone you now, would bene t from this interaction with horses, please get in touch with the Centre
As a Charity we rely on fundraising, donations and legacies to be able to deliver our wonderful therapy Riders pay a very small fee, but the remainder of the circa £80,000 that is needed to eep the Centre running has to be raised each year Anyone who has ever had horses will now just how costly they are – food, tac , farriers and vets fees, etc, etc, plus we have a Stable Manager to pay along with the stables and paddoc s to maintain Your support for our fundraising events would be very much appreciated and I now you will enjoy them! Last month a group of our volunteers went to The Fleece at Bo ford to test our nowledge on their uiz night A brilliant and fun time was had by all and to top it o an amazing £4 0 was indly raised for the Shelley Centre
This will go towards a new saddle for one of our newer horses, Monarch Massive than s go to The Fleece and the other uizzers present for their donations Future fundraising events that you may like include:Race Night 5 April at What eld Village Hall
Stride out for Shelley Sunday 4 May A spring wal from The Shelley Centre in the wonderful Brett Vale countryside followed by homemade refreshments
adleigh Show, 17 May. We run a ca e and plant stall at the Show and would welcome any donations to the stall as well as buyers on the day! Details on the above events and online boo ing on our website, or contact fundraisingshelleyrda gmail com
And Stratford St Mary Institute are holding a Quiz Night on 12th April
This is a ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’ style uiz and light supper, with 50 of the pro ts coming to The Shelley Centre (contact ssminstitute boo ings gmail com)
www.shelleyrda.com Facebook@ Shelley RDA Centre
Telephone: 0147 824172
KERSEY VILLAGE HALL
Are you looking for a venue to hold an event, family party, committee meeting, exercise class etc?
Kersey Village Hall is a beautiful venue, with a large main hall including stage, a fully equipped kitchen and a committee room ideal for meetings and small events.
Contact Natalie Blyth for more information: 01473 827805 / 07487 816966 / nablyth1@gmail.com
SUNDAY, 9th MARCH2025
Bildeston Primary School
earning and Growing Together
Art in Key Stage 1
Robin Class have been having fun learning all about ames Rizzi, an American Pop artist best nown for his vibrant, youthful graphics and his three dimensional prints reat wor Robins!
Exciting Science Update
Owl class have been e ploring electricity The children wor ed hard to create their own electrical circuits and had the opportunity to e plore the di erences between short and long circuits The children learned to identify and use electrical components, construct simple circuits, and e plore series and parallel arrangements They investigated conductors and insulators, tested materials for conductivity, and emphasised safety when wor ing with electricity This hands on e perience aligned with KS2 National Curriculum objectives and enhanced their understanding of electrical concepts We are thrilled to say that the children had lots of fun while learning
Art in Key Stage 2
In Art lessons, the children have been learning about artistic techni ues used in s etching, printma ing, and sculpture The children started the topic by watching a power point about fossils and ammonites They loo ed closely at some pictures of ammonites and the children s etched details around the pictures of each ammonite and used hatching and shading to add depth and de nition to their s etches
Chinese New ear
For Chinese New Year, Reception Class children enjoyed their wor on the Chinese/Lunar New Year The children tried noodles with chopstic s, made bananas in coconut mil , made their own sna es as it the Year of the Sna e and enjoyed doing their dragon dancing in class
Tractors in School
Physiotherapy
Clinical Pilates
This wee we had a very special visit from Mr Pratt who wor s at Hollow Trees Farm He brought in the tractor for the children to enjoy as part of the Tractors in Schools project organised by the Su ol Agricultural Association Than you so much for always allowing Bildeston to be a part of this e citing event! Than you also to Mr Pratt and his colleague Abby who chatted to the children about livestoc farming f you are considering Bildeston Primary, please phone the o ce on the number below if you would like to visit our school. We would love to meet you.
Bildeston Primary School Newberry Road, Bildeston, pswich, Su olk, P7 7ES Telephone: 01449 740269 Website: www.bildeston.su olk.sch.uk
Sudbury Symphony Orchestra
Sudbury Symphony Orchestra’s ne t concert on March 30th will be a grand a air featuring ershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and some wonderful American music bac from a time when the Americas were all about hope and opportunity
The Americas are large, their music is large so the orchestra has decamped to Lavenham Church the largest church around for this concert
The concert opens with Copland’s Buc aroo Holiday followed by his Billy the Kid Ballet Suite These two wor s epitomise the big open sounds of the Mid West built on jazzy fol sy dance music which for classical music was pretty revolutionary at the time The Buc aroo Holiday is li e a scene from a 19th century dance oor in the mid West, full of energy and great dance rhythms with sudden changes of mood as another character comes onto the oor Billy the Kid is the story of his short life, from open prairie childhood, bar scenes as he grows up, a gun battle, his capture, his death and then the open prairie returns This is a real wor out for the large percussion section (3 players needed, that’s large) including a ylophone, a gloc enspiel and a whip!
The second half of the concert has ershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with ill Morton, soloist, on a very grand piano and the concert ends with Mar uez’s Danzon No 2 The ershwin, from its opening amboyant jazz style clarinet solo through its e citing piano solos and syncopated rhythms, is a wor that has wowwed audiences from its very rst performance ill has played with the orchestra many times and it is always wonderful having a soloist who just brings the music alive and gets so much feeling out of her instrument The nal wor for the evening is Mar uez’s Danzon no 2, his most famous wor , its irrepressible percussion sounds and South American rhythms just enter the soul and ma e you sway and smile with happiness A great way to end the evening
Tickets from Sudbury Tourist ce, Peddars and avenham Guildhall and Ticketsource. For more information and tickets please go to www.sudburysymphonyorchestra.com
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Spring is here – time to embrace new challenges in 2025!
As the days grow longer and brighter, My WiSH Charity is gearing up for an e citing year of events, supporting fundraisers as they ta e on incredible challenges
This month, 14 dedicated fundraisers, including West Su ol NHS Foundation Trust sta , will run the Cambridge Half Marathon, all in the name of charity Each has their own reason for running, but they all share the same goal: raising funds to ma e a di erence for those receiving care at West Su ol NHS Foundation Trust
Feeling inspired? This could be you! We have plenty of events lined up throughout the year Whether 2025 is the year you nally ta e the leap – literally with that s ydive you’ve always wanted to do, or you use one of our fundraising challenges to ic start your Couch to 5K journey, we’ve got the perfect event for you Head to www mywishcharity co u to see all our events for 2025
And if none of those ta e your fancy, don’t let that stop you! Many of our amazing supporters raise funds through uiz nights, afternoon teas, and other events that are a little more rela ed than jumping out of a plane! et in touch with the charity team, and we’ll help you plan an event that suits you One of the best things about supporting My WiSH Charity is that you can see e actly where your money goes and you can choose which area to support ust li e Fred Power who, last year, too on a 100 hole golf challenge to raise £479 to than the maternity bereavement suite at the West Su ol Hospital This money has been used to help us continue to support families with memory bo es Each bo costs around £50 and has everything in it to ensure special moments are captured to treasure Fred is continuing this challenge and more for 2025 so we can’t wait to support him along the way
enny Day’s dad had support for many years from the neuromuscular department When he sadly passed away, enny fundraised and raised over £4000 allowing us to buy a specialist e ercise bi e called a Motomed for patients to use
Would you li e to ma e a di erence li e Fred and enny? We’d love to hear from you Email fundraising wsh nhs u or call 01284 712952 for a chat
Bildeston Carpet Bowls Club
Hello everyone, Brenda here again
Well, another month has gone and Spring is de nitely on it’s way, but we need some warmer weather and some lovely sunshine! At the moment we are second in our league, which for us is a really good result Let’s hope we can continue to play well
I list below our nal three matches of the Winter League
Monday3rd MarchHitchamAway
Tuesday11th MarchNeedham Mar etHome
Tuesday18th MarchNo Roll Up Wednesday26th MarchBramfordAway
We start our Summer Season some time in May and until we now the actual starting date, we will be having Roll Ups every Tuesday until then’ So if you are interested in seeing what we are all about or if you are an e bowler, please come along Tea, co ee, biscuits and, sometimes even ca e are on the menu So, why not call Brenda or Mi e on 01284 827688
Paddy & Scott's Cafe Celebrates 10 Years of Brewing Joy for the Community of Hadleigh
Award winning Paddy Scott’s Cafe rst opened its doors on 28th March 2015 Fast forward 10 years, the warm and welcoming team continues to serve delicious sweet treats, an e tensive menu of hot and cold drin s, and lunch o erings to suit most taste buds
oanne, a lifelong resident of Hadleigh, vividly recalls the grand opening day, which also happens to be her birthday Re ecting on what the caf means to her, oanne shares:
“Paddy & Scott’s is the hub of the community—a happy place with a
Caf manager o, who recently celebrated nine years of service, e pressed her pride in the caf ’s journey, stating:
amazing customers, who’ve been our biggest supporters from the
Last year, Paddy & Scott’s Hadleigh Cafe was honoured with three awards from Restaurant uru a testament to the delicious food, drin s, and personalised customer service that de ne the caf
Customer loyalty remains unwavering Paddy & Scott’s is much more than just a café, hosting a diverse customer base that spans from newborns to a 92 year old regular This family atmosphere is what ma es the café so special Manager o is often seen pulling up a chair to chat with customers who have become her friends over the years For some, this might be their only personal interaction of the day One charming daily tradition involves a group calling themselves The Hadleigh Gentlemen’s Club Meeting each morning, they occupy the famous aviator chairs which have become synonymous with Paddy & Scott’s Positioned by the window, they watch the world go by while ‘chewing the fat ’ raham, a daily visitor and honorary member of the team, was even gifted his very own Paddy & Scott’s t shirt by the sta he will also be celebrating his 70th birthday this month East of England Co op Branch Manager, Damian ohnson, added: “Jo has been very welcoming and supportive, along with the rest of the
to developing our partnership further to ensure the site at Hadleigh is
The Paddy & Scott’s team would love you to join them and raise a brew on Friday 28th March
Situated within the East of England Co op Supermar et Monday – Saturday: 8:30am – 4:00pm Sunday: 10:00am – 2:00pm With easy access for mobility scooters and prams, all are welcome
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Hintlesham Fly Fishing Club, situated in the Chattisham area nr Hadleigh has two acres of fresh spring fed clear water, e clusively lled with Brown, Rainbow and Steelhead trout
Membership is limited, but there are one or two vacancies this season starting on 12th February 2025/
The surrounding area is idyllic, and there is good y life, ma ing it very successful for dry y, as well a nymphs
You would be welcome to visit with your rod, free to e plore for half an hour The water is catch and release with limits but we encourage to ta e inte
Do You Love Sewing?
Su o Stitch r pr nt ui tin n ynn ar M at a p cia Su o Stitch r m tin
Mon s Eleigh Village Hall, 17 April 2025 7 00 For 7 30pm
We will be raising money for a Motor Neurone Disease charity
During many years Lynne has collected a stunning array of pieces from people she has nown and admired These have formed the basis for a guided tour of the movers and sha ers of the uilting world This event will be a uni ue opportunity to enjoy these beautiful creations with Lynne and hear the stories behind them before they are moved on to new owners
Visitor fee £10 including refreshments
All money raised on the night to be donated to the Motor Neurone Disease Association (we are collecting on behalf of their West Kent Branch)
Come and oin us and support a good cause - we d love to see you.
New to Elmsett School
Parent and Carers
Baby Toddler Group
Friends of Elmsett School (FOES) are launching Elmsett Parent and Carer Baby Toddler group in our cosy school hall on the rst Wednesday of each month during term time Their rst session is on Wednesday 5th March from 9am 10 30am, the cost is £3 50p per family and will include refreshments There is no need to boo just pop along, we welcome parents, grandparents and carers of pre school children along with those with babes in arms
As a school we recognise the need for pre school children to begin to socialise together through play In the absence of a similar group in our rural community, FOES have stepped in to provide monthly sessions to support all families within Elmsett and from our wider community This is also an ideal opportunity for parents and carers of young children to meet prior to their children starting school
The monthly sessions will be on 5th Mar, 2nd April, 7th May, 4th une and 2nd uly before we brea up for the summer holidays The children will also be able for to play in our early years outside area and enjoy the ride on toys in the playground At the end of each session there will be a story time with Mrs Ross, our Reception Class Teacher
To nd out more details and to register your interest please email friendsofelmsettschool gmail com or phone Elmsett School 01473 658303
Bikeability
In association with Su ol County Council our Year 5 pupils undertoo training with Bi eability During the 2 day training sessions they went out on the roads of Elmsett and despite the cold weather they were all smiles as they learnt how to stay safe when out on their bi es
Tractors in Schools
Elmsett Birders
All our pupils too part in the RSPB Big arden Birdwatch during their Forest School sessions in anuary The children sat and waited patiently in our wildlife area where they saw a variety of birds as they appeared on the bird feeders they had made in previous Forest School sessions
Olly and his tractor visited our Robins Class as part of the Su ol Agricultural Association Tractors in Schools initiative Olly’s interactive tal with the children was well received and they had lots of uestions They were e cited to be able to climb into the cab too!
Welcome to Elmsett School
During the start of the Spring Term we welcomed 4 new pupils to our school and they settled in straight away Currently we have spaces in most of our year groups At Elmsett School we pride ourselves in preparing our pupils for their future and a lifelong love of learning We welcome visits and appointments can be arranged via our School ce, please phone 0147 658 0 or email admin@ elmsettschool.co.uk For additional information including our Ofsted Report, please visit www.elmsettschool.co.uk
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MP’s Fair – where opportunities are just the job!
James Cartlidge, Member of Parliament for South Suffolk, will be holding an Employment and Careers Fair on Friday 4th April, following three previous successful events in Great Cornard in April 2022, Hadleigh in 2023, and Sudbury last year. These fairs each led to a number of positive real life success stories, for example, several businesses have reported employing valued and permanent staff as a result, and one attendee left last year having found their ‘dream job’ in the NHS.
Last year’s event included more than 50 exhibitors and over 900 people attended looking for new opportunities. Many of the businesses were optimistic about taking on new employees following the fair which led to multiple positive outcomes for both local people and employers.
“We found the event very useful and it was a good opportunity to help people understand the job opportunities. From an ‘exhibitor point of view’ I wanted to congratulate you on the organisation and engagement on the day. We were impressed with the number of companies who attended and the steady flow of people looking for employment. We look forward to future events.” – Sudbury employer, 2023
“There was a good selection of different businesses on offer, both local employers and national organisations. Everyone I spoke to was very friendly and I feel positive after speaking to the different employers. I am hoping to get a call back for an interview!” – Attendee, 2024
“I came along because I want to go back to full-time work. I have just found my dream job in the NHS!” – Attendee, 2024
“Our first candidate that came along, I’ve actually employed him” – Hadleigh manufacturer, 2022
Theatre Review:
Save The Date by The Brett alley Collective
As managers of Hadleigh Old School it was a treat to have a date night in someone else’s venue, namely Pasta Paradiso, more usually nown as the United Reformed Church The word immersive is banded around for live e periences, yet in this instance it was entirely appropriate as we were handed menus and seated at a dining table in an Italian restaurant We were then invited to eavesdrop on four couples, in four very di erent acts, yet each troubled by some sort of relationship uandary
The players of the Brett Valley Collective performed their fourth and most ambitious yet production: boasting a cast of a luc y 13 actors and, scripts by three of their number ( ohn Lovett, Sarah Nicolson, and Wal Callaby) Directorial duties were adeptly handled by Beth Baldwin and Rachel Bennett Having hosted previous BVC shows in our own venue, we new we were in for a lot of laughter part of the fun is seeing people you normally now in their more serious day jobs such as a teacher or vicar, ta e on outrageous personalities, notably ohn Lovett’s macho lout and Tom Hindson’s louche lounge lizard Special mention must also go to the two waitresses, played by Debs Carter and Mandy Vince, who breezily hosted the encounters between diners who were becoming increasingly fraught as their personal stories unravelled
In the best tradition of British farce, we were presented with a range of facades which gradually crac ed to reveal struggles and anguish beneath the surface A notable strong script was ‘Pre Loved’ by Sarah Nicolson, in which a seemingly long married couple of Cheryl (Nicolson) and Colin (bewigged o Delfgou), revealed star ly di erent attitudes to their transe ual o spring As nerves frayed and tempers boiled over we were moved to both love and hate in e ual measure – full credit to the Collective for both playing with our emotions and tac ling a topical issue of identity and self worth The other courses were tasty morsels too – sometimes a little slapstic , but it was Nicolson’s menage a trois, with interloper Laura played by an empowering Rachel Bennett, that presented the main course As well as providing us with rst class entertainment, the Collective were fundraising for the Ansell Centre and St Mary’s Church Pop Up Volunteer contributions added to a full bodied e perience – the menu we were handed on entry was in fact a programme, e pertly designed by the team at Keith Avis Printers – and an e tra round of applause to behind the scenes maestro Stuart Service It isn’t the job of a review to than everyone, but we should mention that the cast also included the talent of Claire Bunting, onathan Moore, Bec y rist and Andy Manning All in all a great night out
Save The Date 20.2.2025 Reviewed by an Grutch eld & Matthew odges, adleigh Old School
We are Open!
We are thrilled to be able to announce that the Elmsett and Aldham Community Shop is now open! In just 10 months we have been able to bring bac our shop to serve the local communities and we welcome you bac to shop with us
W ERE We are situated behind Elmsett and Aldham Village Hall, The Street, Elmsett IP7 6PA There is plenty of par ing with dedicated Disabled bays and the shop is fully accessible
W EN The shop is open 8am – 4pm Monday – Friday and 9am – 1pm Saturday We have a part time manager and group of willing volunteers ensuring the shop is open
W AT You will nd a wide range of stoc which will increase as time goes on All the essentials are in stoc including fruit and veg, local jam and honey, postage stamps, Capel Ba ery bread and ca es, Wheaten Mill Ca es, East End butchers fresh and frozen meat and ate Farm Eggs We will shortly be ta ing orders for newspapers and magazines and an In Post loc er will be installed in the ne t few days
Do come along and ta e a loo We would love to see you!
Ed Seeley Gardens & Grounds
Get your garden ready for Spring! Offering all garden aspects including:
•Large and small scale mowing
•Fencing and decking
•Hedge trimming
•Garden clearances
•Bed cultivation And much more! Get in touch today!
Phone: 07704 589350
Email: edseeley.gardening@gmail.com
ENJO CU TURE, COFFEE & FR ENDS
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T E MA AN C SAT ON OF CENTRA AMER CA
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SECOND SATURDAY
EVENTS 2025
Elmsett & Aldham Village Hall, IP7 6PA Co ee Mornings 10 12pm Craft Fairs 10am – 1pm
8th March – Community Co ee Morning
12th April – Easter Craft Mar et EE hunt 10th May – Community Co ee Morning 14th une – Indoor Craft Mar et 12th uly – Community Co ee Morning
Turning en s Lives Around
When the members at Hadleigh Men’s Shed got together to design their rst logo they wanted it to o er an insight into what the shed is all about, so they included some special features Prominent on the logo are some woodwor ing tools which are a nod to the activities that are carried out The shed is very well e uipped and has some great woodwor ing machine tools and training is available One of the most popular machine tools in the shed is our wood turning lathe, which at rst glance loo s uite daunting But with some e pert guidance and training from one of our e perienced turners, you can uic ly turn a bloc of wood into a beautiful object Wood turning is e tremely satisfying It is a real hands on activity and it allows you to connect with your creative and artistic side Also in the logo is the hand shake over a cuppa. This sits in the heart of the logo because this is at the very core of what the shed is all about
etting together to create stu in the wor shop is all great fun, but what is really important is that we do it in a spirit of friendship and camaraderie If you fancy trying your hand at wood turning or just want to join us for a brew and a chat then you would be most welcome We are open four times a wee , two day time sessions and two evening sessions
For more info please email us at hadleighmensshed@gmail.com or nd us on Faceboo A warm welcome awaits
Hadleigh Evening WI
Our amble ( rst Wednesday) at the beginning of February started out from Kersey Mill when we went on a very pleasant rectangular wal on the outs irts of Kersey, nishing up in Millers Kitchen for a very welcome hot drin with ca e/scones delicious gluten and dairy free chocolate and Victoria sponge ca es also available This month we plan to visit Flatford Mill on 5 March and ta e one of two wal s before returning to their very good cafe/restaurant The Lunch Bunch (second Thursday) met at the Brewers Arms and plan to revisit the restaurant at Su ol S i later this month Boo worms (fourth Thursday) read Tony Parson The People Ne t Door with variety of reviews the boo for March is One ood Thing by Ale andra Potter
9th August – Community Co ee Morning TWAM
13th September – arage Sale around the village
11th October – Indoor Craft Mar et 8th November – Indoor Craft Mar et 13th December – mas Community Craft Mar et
Raising money for the new Elmsett & Aldham Community Shop and Cancer Research UK Look out for more details of each event in your Village Magazine or on Facebook
Our ne t meeting is on Tuesday 18th March when a representative from Citizens Advice in Sudbury will come to tal about scams We meet on the third Tuesday at 7 30pm in the Seminar Room of the Library If you would li e to come for a ‘taster’ contact the secretary lenn Abbassi on 07870 312409 or the president Sheila Webb on 01473 827554 and we will loo out for you
Hadleigh Choral SocietySpring Concert 2025
Fantastico! Splendido! All are invited to the Hadleigh Choral Society Spring concert, when we will perform Italian opera in uenced choral masterpieces including Rossini’s Stabat Mater, the Easter Hymn from Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni, Agnus Dei by Albinoni, along with additional orchestral interludes The choir will perform along with the Colchester Symphony Orchestra and professional soprano, alto, tenor and bass soloists, conducted by Christopher Phelps The concert will ta e place Saturday, 5th April at 7:30pm, at St Mary’s Church in Hadleigh Tic ets are £18 or free for those in full time education, and are available online, at The Idler boo shop in Hadleigh, or through choir members
For more information visit www.hadleighchoralsociety.org.uk.
Know Your Garden Birds
Saturday 22nd March, 7 30pm in Hitcham Church IP7 7NR
What is the bird photographed? Can you tell a green nch from a sis in? What is a ring ouzel? Which rare birds can you spot in Su ol ?
Adam Fairs, formerly of the BTO and now manager at Hollow Trees Farm Shop, will show how to identify the birds that come into your garden, how best to feed them and where to spot the rarer birds in Su ol Lots of illustrative photos
Tickets £5 inc a cuppa and cake, at itcham Post O ce or on the door (where it s cash or card). n aid of church funds. Signed car park o Fen ane at What Words: inner.occur.tomb. Contact Nicola Currie on RNFCurrie@gmail.com
Alys Mererid Roberts (soprano)
Siân Cameron (mezzo-soprano)
Richard Symons (tenor)
Owain Browne (bass)
Colchester Symphony Orchestra
Christopher Phelps (conductor)
Saturday 5 April 2025, 7.30 p.m. St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh
ROSSINI: Stabat Mater & Overture, The Barber of Seville MASCAGNI: Easter Hymn from Cavalleria Rusticana Agnus Dei arr. Phelps from Albinoni’s Adagio in D minor
TICKETS: £18. Free for those in full-time education
Available from: The Idler, 37 High Street & The Little Ginger Bee Company, 99 High Street, Hadleigh, from choir members, the website below 01473 823 791. www . hadleighchoralsociety . org . uk
We’re a founder-led team passionate about combinin and knowledge to provide a high standard of pet Hadleigh and the surrounding areas
As a new veterinary practice, our ambition is to earn client at a time We pride ourselves on building genu with our clients – because taking the time to get to k their pets is the key to delivering truly personal
Our practice is equipped with state-of-the-art facilit endoscopy, and orthopedic surgery capabilities, allo complex cases onsite and provide the best possible o pets We also offer overnight care for hospitalised needed, ensuring they receive round-the-clock atten during their recovery.
g our experience healthcare for our reputation one ine relationships now people and ised care ies, including CT, wing us to handle utcomes for your patients when tion and support pet’s health and we do
Hadleigh Cricket eadow –A Brief History
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Hadleigh Cric et Club is one of the oldest cric et clubs in Su ol Records show that the Club rst e isted bac in 1779 Old scoreboo s reveal that Hadleigh Cric et Club played Ipswich and East Su ol at Portman Road, Ipswich on 10th une 1859, when Hadleigh won by 94 runs to 70 Cric et has been played on the current ground in Friars Road since 1893
The Cric et Meadow came up for sale in 1938 and Messrs Di on, Eaton, Letts and Sainsbury as Trustees of the Club purchased the land, the money being raised by the Club by means of a Ban loan A Declaration of Trust made at the time declared ‘that the Cric et Meadow, for many years used by the Hadleigh Cric et Club for the purpose of playing cric et should be used as a recreation ground in perpetuity and that the Club, while it e ists, shall have the use of the ground ’
At the re uest of the Hadleigh Urban District Council (UDC) and as agreed by the Hadleigh Cric et Club in May 1952, the Cric et Meadow was transferred by the Trustees of the Club to the Trusteeship of the Hadleigh UDC for the purpose of developing a sports and recreation centre Financial restrictions prevented the UDC from proceeding with the proposed development Both the Hadleigh UDC and the Cric et Club sought ways of transferring the Trusteeship bac to the Cric et Club, but the Trustees legal counsel gave opinion that the UDC, because of the Open Spaces Act 1906, did not have the power to do so
In the 1960s the Club raised money and with the aid of various grants a new bric pavilion was built and opened in 1965 In order to obtain grant funding for the pavilion, a 22 year lease was agreed between the Club and the UDC for the whole ground (including the e isting children’s play area) This was at a peppercorn rent
At the re uest of the Hadleigh UDC, in anuary 1968 a sub committee of the Council met representatives of the Cric et Club, namely President R I Sainsbury, Chairman Sydney Brown and Secretary Peter Ryder, to discuss the use of part of the Cric et Meadow as a children’s play area It was subse uently agreed by the Cric et Club Committee that the Cor s Lane end of the Cric et Meadow could be used by the Council as a children’s playground The Council agreed to erect a si foot fence in green plastic covered chain lin with concrete posts to separate the area
In 1974 new dressing rooms with showers were added to the rear of the Pavilion in what was the rst e tension at a cost of £4,000, this being double the cost of the original building In 1978 the out eld was levelled
The new Babergh District Council o ces were opened in 1980, considerably changing the scene in that part of the Cric et Meadow
There was good co operation during the building of the o ces between the Cric et Club and the District Council, and in subse uent years when drainage pipes were laid underneath the out eld and a new council building erected
In 1987 a new lease between the Hadleigh Town Council and the Cric et Club was agreed At this time, a proposal had been made by Hadleigh Bowling Club for an indoor bowling green on the children’s play area There was much discussion about who had authority over that piece of land, and the Cric et Club obtained legal opinion that the Declaration of Trust held precedent over any lease Leases were seen as necessary to obtain grant funding to further develop the club’s facilities The lease between the Club and the Town Council was renewed in 2009, and included a clause con rming a further 25 year e tension when it e pires at the end of 2033 In 1990 the pavilion was once more e tended, providing a separate itchen and bar and larger social area In 2011 the e isting nets were installed with support from the local councils and others More recently, in 2017 the Pavilion was e tended again with a separate changing room bloc allowing for a larger and much improved social area for meetings and functions With a new dec ing area, and the installation of solar panels on the pavilion roof in 2024, the Club continues to develop its facilities both for members and the local community oodwill and co operation with local authorities and our neighbours remains a priority, and as the ‘Bowlers Croft’ housing development nears completion we loo forward to wor ing closely with our new neighbours
Hadleigh Garden Club
Brian Partridge saved the day at our anuary meeting by standing in with a tal on “Trees” as our original spea er was ta en ill at the last minute Many than s to Brian a member of the club for many years The tal was illustrated by some e cellent photography ta en by Brian along with e hibits he has turned in wood a hobby he has practiced for many years There were also some fascinating photographs of di erent trees and their wood and the special e ects that can be achieved from a burl (an unusual growth on a tree) also the nishes that can be made with certain tool techni ues and wood oils This tal was something di erent and very enjoyable
Our ne t meeting will be on Monday 17 March at 7 30 pm in the uild Room opposite St Mary’s Church The spea er will be Helen Chen tal ing about “Bamboo” The competition will be a vase of spring owers There will be the usual ra e, tea/co ee and natter Members £2 per meeting and visitors are welcome for a fee of £4 per meeting
For more information contact: Tel: Angie on 07946 744457 or hadleighgardenclub@gmail.com
Franklyn Nevard Associates
Join n us s at t St t Peter's s Church, , Monks s Eleigh, , to o hear r Joel l Cooper r & Tia a Eagle, , perform m an n enchanting g concert t of f British music, , and d favourites s from m musicals s & film
SATURDAY 8TH MARCH
6.30pm m for r 7.00pm m start
£20/ticket t (children n half-price) ) including g a glass s of f wine e on n arrival l and d delicious s canapes s in n the e interval
Hadleigh And Boxford Patient
Particpation Group (Ppg)
Out of ours Doctor:- Need a doctor when the Health Centre is closed, including wee ends? Call 111 for advice and details of your nearest ‘out of hours’ duty doctor ave you registered with AN MA :- Patients can register with the online triage system Anima via one of the website addresses below or by using your NHS app You can create your own uni ue Anima username and password If you do not have access to a computer or the internet or you are unable to register yourself you can telephone the surgery a care navigator will complete the form on your behalf It would be wise to register asap before you need to use it when you are unwell All re uests for an urgent on the day appointment, a routine P appointment, home visit or a mediation review should be submitted via Anima However, appointments for nurses and blood tests etc can still be arranged over the telephone
Once a month Communities Together o er helpful IT advice in the upstairs room of the Hadleigh Library The ne t session will ta e place on Tuesday 4th March from 10 a.m to noon. Booking is essential as places are limited. Please call Tracey 01449 707031 or email info communitiestogether ea org Parking for Patients:- If you have to use the Babergh’s Toppes eld Car Par when you have a Health Centre appointment you can register your car inside the Practice and have two hours free par ing The relevant machine is inside the Practice near the medical memorabilia cabinets This concession only applies to patients visiting the Practice for an appointment or medication Blue badge holders do not have to pay but must clearly display their badge At the time of going to press the machine was not functioning Babergh Council is trying to address its IT related problems promptly
Art Display:- Chrissie Scott’s artwor is now on display in the waiting area Enjoy her restful pictures when you ne t visit All are for sale with some of the proceeds going to the Practice’s Charitable Trust
Both Practices: 01473 822 961
Out of ours: 111 also online www 111 nhs u N S App: www nhs u /nhs app
Practice Dispensary: www hadleighhealth co u /opening hours
Website: www hadleighhealth co u
Facebook: www faceboo com/Hadleigh Bo ford roup Practice102959274690621/ Anima inks www hadleighhealth co u /anima or www animahealth com/patients
PPG Chair/ Art Work: an Devey deveys btinterenet com 01473 827091 or 07881 798999
ETC for your home visit phone 01473 822902 or
Sally A. Mowles MCFHP MAFHP 07923 266940 Gary J. Mowles MCFHP MAFHP 07803 401042
Registered member of the British Association of Foot Health Professionals
Tickets available from Monks Eleigh Shop, Carol Bines (07875 088836), Jenny Hood (01449 741475), Pat Braithwaite (01449 740813)
Ken’s SESAW News
Suffolk
MPORTANT NOT CE REGARD NG SESAW AN MA S
Su ol & Esse Small Animal Welfare is closed and in the process of winding down We no longer have any animals but need to trace anyone fostering a SESAW animal If you are one of our Foster Carers and have not yet been contacted, please te t or phone 07720 079370 as soon as possible and ideally, by 31 March 2025 Please DO NOT surrender an animal to anyone purporting to represent SESAW If in doubt, contact the above number immediately
NOT CE TO A PET OWNERS
All cats and dogs must now be microchipped by law and their details ept up to date Other small animals may also be microchipped Please as your vet to scan your pet and chec the registered details are correct They will be able to tell you which database to contact or you can chec here: chec a chip co u If you have a SESAW pet you can email info sesaw co u with your details and the chip number and we can chec for you until 31 March
We than all past and present friends and volunteers for their support and dedication to animal rescue over the years They all contributed towards the charity’s reputation and success story SESAW could not have e isted without them
Art In Practice
When Chrissie and her husband retired they went to live on the Maltese island of ozo During her ten years there her love of art ourished Not only did she learn the art of restoration but she also had time to develop her own artistic talent painting oining forces with her husband, Andy, they had an e hibition of their art and sculpture Recognising her air and natural ability, it wasn’t long before Chrissie was as ed to ta e on private commissions
The Maltese National Trust soon recognised the couple’s talents and enlisted their help with their art projects They were also both appointed as wardens for the Knight’s Tower at the island’s Dwejra Bay
The beauty of Mediterranean scenery tempted many artists to ta e a holiday on the island Wor ing with Chrissie, the Kempins i roup of hotels were able to o er their guests art tuition and the opportunity to capture the magni cent scenery on canvas
After ten happy, eventful years on ozo, Chrissie and Andy decided to return to the UK Chrissie assembled and submitted a portfolio of her restoration and artwor to the UK’s British Restorers Association She was delighted when her membership of this prestigious, respected organisation was approved Hadleigh has also been a fortunate bene ciary of their s ills and talent For many years Chrissies and Andy were part of the organising team for an ambitious art e hibition at St Mary’s Church which was much enjoyed by many art lovers It was Chrissie’s een, e perienced eye for a masterpiece that St Mary’s received the appropriate price for one of their hidden wor s of art Chrissie is now an enthusiastic volunteer at the Hadleigh’s Repair Café relishing the treasures, challenges and surprises of that worthwhile initiative
Local Solicitors, Expert Advice
French s Care Haven
Hello to our readers, I hope as always you have all been eeping well
We are having a local dog wal on 29 March setting o at our animal sanctuary in Castlings Heath The wal will start at 2pm, £4 pp which will include refreshments oin us and our therapy dog Lucy who is in one of our photos (alongside a rescue itten Mia) Even if you do not have a dog, you are welcome to come and join us As some of you will already now Lucy has a heart of gold and loves all animals and people and our small rescued or injured animals have had her give them companionship and reassurance in their time of need
French’s will be starting a Sunday Pony Club, on 2 March, which will ta e place once a month 5 to 16 year olds can join, meet our animals and learn how to ta e care of a pony This will be £8 pp each visit and will include refreshments
To boo or for any more information on the Dog wal or Pony Club please contact Sharon at Frenchs 100club gmail com or call her on
07999051401
In our photo we have our three helpers who come in twice a wee , they empty trailers, move hay and straw and anything that is bro en There is always a fence to mend or wee ly chec s on our water hoses and troughs for the horses In the photo we have Richard, Dr ohn Flather and Paul ohn has been part of French’s for years now and then Paul came along 2 years ago and last year Richard found us They all do a great job and I am blessed to have them as our maintenance helpers and part of our team I would li e to say a big than you to the wonderful lady Cherry for her regular donation that helps our don eys and to Lorna and Chris who gave a donation and wrote a lovely letter saying what great wor we do and than ing us for re homing and giving good care to Lady, a pony that came to us four years ago when dear Maggie from Sesaw lost her land For all our readers please consider ma ing a personal donation to us if you can, your help will eep us going in our time of nancial struggle and would be very much appreciated by our team and of course our dear rescued animals Also contact me if you would li e any information about becoming part of our small team, caring for our lovely horses and don eys, by either helping hands on with our animals or with our Fundraising
Frenchs is a charity on your doorstep, can you help, either with time, donations, or sponsorship. ou are welcome to come along and meet our animals. Call me for an appointment. Jann on: 07747755556 or email: ann.turner@hotmail.co.uk
Website: FrenchsCare aven.org.uk
HADLEIGH NATURALISTS SOCIETY
Winter Programme 2025
Monday 3 March - 7.30pm
‘Ladybirds’ - Adrian Knowles
Meetings held in the Seminar Room upstairs in Hadleigh Library. Visitors £3.
Saturday 12 April - 10am - noon
Annual Spring Fayre at Ansell Community Centre, Hadleigh Stalls, homemade cakes, plants, books, bric-a-brac, raffle and refreshments
Proceeds in aid of nature conservation
We started as a single surgery practice and having recently e tended into the ne t door property, we now have a modern three surgery practice, including a downstairs surgery for anyone with mobility issues
Due to our e pansion we no longer have to turn anyone away and are accepting new private patients
We have four dentists, Konstantina, Mary, Marina and Samantha and two hygienists Kerry and Deborah along with our fabulous nurses and reception sta
We have recently welcomed dentist Samantha Brown, she has over 20 years e perience in dentistry and is a very e citing addition to our team here at Lavenham
We pride ourselves on our customer service and we understand that a visit to the dentist can be a daunting prospect especially for nervous patients
We do our best to put you at ease from the moment you step through the door to the moment you leave Our friendly sta are always happy to help, nothing is too much trouble Please ta e a loo at the 5 Star reviews on our webpage
We have various payment options
Our monthly budget scheme which includes 6 monthly chec ups, cleaning and rays plus a 20 discount on general treatment (this does not include Implants, Invisalign or facial aesthetics) for £18 00 per month
Pay as you go option
0 nance 6 , 10 or 12 month options
We o er a wide range of treatments including.
Facial Aesthetics
Implants
Invisalign clear aligners
Composite bonding
Root canal treatment
Crowns and bridges eneral dentistry
If you have uestions or wish to boo and appointment, please do give our friendly reception sta a call on 01787 247058 and they will be happy to help, or visit our website www lavenhamdental com
We loo forward to welcoming you to our practice
Becky Marshall, Practice Manager, Lavenham Dental Practice Ltd
GoStart team grows
3 new volunteers and around 100 Administrative Assistant applications
Sudbury’s community transport charity, oStart, is e cited to welcome 2 new volunteer drivers and a highly valued passenger assistant You can nd each of them on our specially adapted busses getting people to important medical, appointments, shops and social events
We’re also highly encouraged by an overwhelming number of applications to join our o ce team as Administrative Assistant Than you to Community News for getting the word out!
If you, or someone you now, would li e to nd out more about volunteering as a driver or passenger assistant, or if we can help you with a journey, please get in touch at 01787 242116, oStart ct gmail com or visit oStart org u
Old Hadleigh Picture Show
By popular demand, we are running two more illustrated tal s in The Old Hadleigh Picture Show series by local historian Sue Andrews Sue will cover more about the history of Hadleigh through old photographs The tal s are put on by The Hadleigh Historian magazine in association with the King uthrum roup The dates are Friday 21 March and Friday 9 May, both at 7 30pm at the Ansell Centre Tic ets are £5 per tal , available from Avis newsagents, the Little inger Bee shop, and the Idler boo shop et them early to avoid disappointment We hope to see you there!
uw Roberts Chair, King uthrum roup
Hadleigh and District Flower Club
Our February meeting saw the committee hard at wor under the title “A Night for Romance ” The arrangements depicted various stages of love, from engagement, weddings, and anniversaries to enjoying life together in later years We were treated to some beautiful oral displays created by our very talented committee members well done to you all!
On 26 March, we will be holding our annual luncheon at Mon s Eleigh Village Hall Tic ets are £20, which includes lunch, a drin , and a tal by Ann Reeder about hats A donation from this event will be made to the Samaritans charity Tic ets are available for anyone interested please contact enny Lee s at 01473 822971
Our ne t club meeting is on 11th March at 7:30 PM at the URC This month’s meeting will be a bit di erent from our usual format, featuring a tal by Ruth oudy from Kiln Farm Nursery, Kesgrave All are welcome!
The Kelvedon Singers conducted
by Christopher Phelps
oly Trinity Church, ong Melford
Saturday 12th April at 6. 0pm
The Kelvedon Singers are delighted to invite you to join them when they perform two sublime choral wor s at Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, Su ol
Mo art s Re uiem is an unparalleled masterpiece of choral and orchestral music, and stands as one of the most profound and haunting compositions in the Western classical repertoire
Fran Schubert s Mass in E- at ma or is a monumental wor that is a testament to his genius in the realm of sacred music One of Schubert’s last compositions, it is notable for its grand scale and profound spirituality
We will be joined by four soloists with strong reputations in both concert and opera performance:
Catherine May (Soprano) Felicity Buckland (Mezzo Soprano), Jonathan Cooke (Tenor) and Owain Browne (Bass) Nigel Brown who is organist and choir master at Holy Trinity, will accompany us on this occasion
oly Trinity Church is one of the great Su ol wool churches which stands on a hill at the north end of the village of Long Melford It is widely ac nowledged to be one of the most magni cent parish churches in the country A uic scan of their visitors boo reveals that even hardened tourists are ta en abac by the building s beauty and the peace they e perience when visiting a site where Christians have worshipped and prayed for over 1000 years
Tickets are £15 pp including interval refreshments.
From: Sarah Phillips 01 76 56171 or sarahphillips 65@outlook.com www.kelvedonsingers.org.uk
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Hares Cross Country Report
Cross country was still very much on the racing calendar, and on 19 anuary, we headed to Horseheath point to point racecourse This varied course too us through woodland, up and down hills, along trac s, over jumps (albeit small ones), and into the splash For every runner who ran into the freezing cold water, a massive cheer erupted from the supporters It was no mean feat trying to run up a hill afterwards with freezing cold feet, and it had to be done twice!
Aden Bell, who has consistently improved over the season, did not disappoint and stormed across the line in 8th place Richard Cowley, Steve Co , Ryan McNeill, Nathalie Hooper, Neil Holloway, Fiona Holland, oanne Sargent, and Sarah Wat ins made up the rest of our fabulous team After this fourth ture, the women’s team crept up the leaderboard, nding themselves in 6th and 7th place
On 9 February, Bury Pacers hosted the penultimate cross country race at Pa enham With it being a bit closer to home, we had more Hares turning out for the race, including some rst timers! It was a beautiful course with varied terrain and a couple of short, steep inclines Even the sun made a brief appearance Aden raced across the line in 7th place, and newcomer Kevin Long nished an amazing 35th Fantastic running by the rest of the team: Belinda odbold, Dami Bastos, Fiona Holland, oanne Sargent, Neil Holloway, Nathalie Hooper, Paul Lacey, Ryan McNeill, Stuart Hunt, and Sarah Wat ins
The last cross country race of the season, held the following wee end in Corton, Lowestoft, re uired uite a journey, but we still managed to muster a small team For all runners, it was a new course, so no one new what surprises lay in store To say it was cold was an understatement, and the easterly wind was biting Huddled together li e penguins at the start line to eep warm, runners were een to get going The terrain was good, with the obligatory ups and downs, but to ma e things more interesting, part of the course followed a mountain bi e trail, ta ing us through the trees and up and down several bumps!
Neil Holloway was the rst male Hare across the line, achieving his personal best for cross country this season Hot on his heels was Nathalie Hooper, with Fiona Holland, o Sargent, and Ryan McNeill not far behind Luc ily, there was a fabulous café on site, and to celebrate the end of the season, they stopped for lunch and a chance to warm up The Hares have thoroughly enjoyed their rst season with the Su ol Winter Cross Country League It has ta en them to some beautiful locations, and they were warmly welcomed by the other clubs We loo forward to the season restarting in November!
f you would like to oin a friendly and supportive running club, you can nd out all about us and how to oin at www.hadleigh-hares.co.uk. f you are interested in coaching, we would love to hear from you.
Bildeston Bowls Club 2025 Season Welcome eeting
Have you been inspired, or maybe interested, by the fantastic bowling championships at Potters recently?
Bildeston Bowls Club is loo ing forward to the new outdoor 2025 season which starts at the end of April and loo ing to welcome new members of all ages and abilities
The club is building on its successful Lottery rant of £10,000 Club members will continue to proudly sport the bespo e shirts uni ue to the village of Bildeston badged with its landmar Cloc Tower
If you are interested in joining our village bowls club, or would just li e to have some more information about the game and our club, you are warmly invited to come along to the 2025 season’s welcome meeting for a drin and chat
Friday 21 March 6. 0pm at Chamberlin all, Bildeston
Hadleigh Bowling Club …
It’s nearly that time again fol s time to polish up your bowls and get out on the green where the sun always shines E cept when it doesn’t, of course But never mind all that nonsense, the new and very stylish shirts have arrived and everyone who ordered one can pic it up at the Co ee Morning along with your handboo Ah, it feels li e the season has arrived! And as though meeting up with all the other club members and new shirts aren’t enough there will be ca e galore Imagine Ba e O on steroids So, loo ing forward so seeing you all there Co ee Morning on Saturday 22 March 2025 at 10am at the Clubhouse. And if you’re pic ing up your new shirt it would reduce the wor load on our heroic Treasurer if you could pay £10 in cash, but loo ing round at those of you with your yachts and o shore accounts, a BACS transfer will do if you really don’t now what a tenner is Be there or be s uare
And for anyone who’d li e to come and see if bowling is for you, there will be two Open Days on 27 and 28 April 2025 from 10am-4pm when you’d be very welcome to just turn up and have a go with the help of an e perienced bowler All we’d as is you wear at soled footwear to protect the immaculate green grass So apologies to those of you ladies and gentlemen (well, we want to be inclusive these days ) who usually wear high heels, I’m afraid they’ll have to stay in the cupboard If you fancy a try and can’t ma e the Open Days, do contact either of the members below who will arrange it for you:
Graham Jones 07890 624708 or Bob Fletcher 07866 769668 adleigh Bowling Club, Stone Street, adleigh P7 6DN
Polstead Gardening Club
Our ne t meeting is on Tuesday 18 March and our April meeting will be held on Thursday 10 April as shown below Please note the change of date
Tuesday 18 March at 7 30 pm : rowing from Seeds with Peter Miller from Kings Seeds, Kelvedon Thursday 10 April at 7 30 pm : arden Chasing in apan with Barbara Segall
We loo forward to seeing you at the above events All meetings will be at Polstead Village Hall on The reen in Polstead (CO6 5AL) Free to members Non members are welcome £5 (cash or che ue please) Entrance includes a drin and nibbles
Membership Subscriptions are now due Single Membership £20 oint
Membership £35 Queries to gardeningclubpolstead yahoo com
