The show is ready to go, exhibitor entries are in and preparing to wow the crowds with their skills on horseback, with cattle, sheep, donkeys and heavy horses all booked and looking to be an incredible display of the traditional elements of the agricultural world. Trade stands are full, with something for everyone on the showground – whether food, clothes, gardening, shopping or meeting local businesses and much more.
We have so much for you to watch over the weekend, from the brilliant Bolddog freestyle FMX Team on hand to wow us, to our machinery display, vintage machinery, gun dogs, terriers, the Sheep Show and much more in the show rings.
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Gardening Theatre – sessions all day from our Gardening Experts who will be talking about all things outside, hedging, veg gardening, allotments – the whole kit and caboodle.
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Ride on Tractor area – a designated tractor riding area for our smaller friends.
Children’s sandpit area – help them let o a bit of steam while you have a cuppa or something to eat.
Falconry display – new for this year, see the magni cent birds of prey y.
BMX Stunt team – let’s see how stunts on BMXs can be done by the experts – we wouldn’t recommend trying any of this at home!
Judge-Along Sheep and Cattle – could you be a sheep or cattle judge? Pick up a card and mark your winners and see how you fare against our judges – will you be donning a judge’s badge in the future?
Children’s Trail – now available at the gates when you arrive, pick one up and nd the stamps on the showground.
Sheep Fancy Dress – have you ever seen a sheep dressed up? You will this year at Hadleigh Show… No trophies for this one, it’s that good we’ve got a crown.!
Around the showground, Stocks Fair are back with us again. They will be open on the Friday evening and Sunday of the show weekend with rural crafts, a oral mar uee, horticulture tent, an education tent, art show and lots more - including shopping and eating.
Tickets for the show, held at the beautiful Holbecks Park, are only available online or via our outlets on the high street ahead. We have allocated a maximum number of tickets that can be sold so please make sure you buy early.
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Following the very successful rst shop co ee morning, we will be repeating the event on Saturday May from - pm. After expenses for the rst co ee morning, we made £235 to add to the funds to support the new local village shop, so are looking to beat that this month if possible. You are invited to join us for homemade refreshments and catch up with the latest developments and o ers in the shop. The shop will be open too so please come and visit if you’ve not already been down, and celebrate our success so far. If you have any ideas or items you have made and would like to sell to raise money for the shop, please get in touch and we can put them on the “Community Crafts” table. We are also open to your excess cuttings, plants, fruits and vegetables to sell on our “Green Community” table – to share with our neighbours whilst cutting down waste in the village. There will be an event every second Saturday of the month, but the following illage Shop Co ee Morning fundraisers will be on 2 uly and 9 August.
We are hoping to have another village Garage sale too, on 13 September 13th so look out for more details nearer the time.
We will also be holding Indoor Craft Markets on 1 une, 11 ctober, 8 November and 13 December to continue our support for Cancer Research UK, will also serve homemade refreshments as well as having amazing 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 spectacles and blister packs.
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VE DAY 80 in Hitcham
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An outline of the history WWII portrayed through short scenes, narration, video images all interspersed with songs from the era sung by the ubilee Choir. The evening ends with the ringing of the church bells.
The war was a period of our history like no other, there was rationing, shortages, blackouts every night, evacuation, particularly of children from the vulnerable towns to the countryside, conscription and compulsory war work. The battle eld became local with the blitz and every family was caught up in the battles as they raged across the world. The performance will bring alive this history of our grandparents’ experiences to mark 80 years since the end of the war in Europe or Victory in Europe Day.
The ringing of church bells was banned from 13 une 19 0, only to be rung in the event of an enemy invasion. The ban was lifted temporarily in 1942 by order of Winston Churchill for the victory at El Alamein. It was then partially lifted from Easter Sunday, 1943, allowing bells to be rung for church on Sundays, Good Friday and Christmas Day. By May 27, 1943, all restrictions were removed and on VE day they rang out across the land to celebrate peace in Europe.
Norma Bolton, working with the ubilee choir and a cast from Hitcham has produced another brilliant compilation to recount this important moment in our history. A time which still has vital lessons for us all today. Tickets £12 (including refreshments) are available at Hitcham Post ce or on the door (where it’s cash or card). Too book email Nicola Currie on RNFCurrie@gmail.com In aid of church funds. Signed car park o Fen ane, What Words inner.occur.tomb.
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Hadleigh Garden Club
The AGM was held at this meeting Resignations were received from our long standing President Margaret e ery who was presented with a bou uet from the current chairperson, Maggie Miller. Also retiring were committee members Patrick Palmer, indsay Panton and anet Carr. Proposals were made and our new President is Dave de Negri who has been a member of the club for many years and acted as Chairperson for several years too. We were pleased to welcome ean Ashbee to the Committee. Proposals to update the Constitution were discussed and changes to update it carried. We were also pleased to announce that for the forthcoming year membership and meeting fees will remain the same.
The speaker afterwards was Helen Chen speaking on bamboo and giving a di erent insight as to how some are clump forming and can easily be included into gardens whilst some are invasive but with care can still be controlled. In the main the Fargesia group are clump forming and are also suitable for pots. Helen explained that she has a small amount of the National Collection in her garden which is of average size. Bamboo is especially suitable for damp and wet areas of the garden as they are very thirsty plants.
The winner of the competition for a vase of Spring Flowers was Fiona Quinn as above. ur next meeting will be on Monday 19 May 2025 in the Guild Room opposite St. Mary’s Church at 7.30pm. The speaker will be the Head Gardener of Beth Chatto’s Garden on The Past, Present and Future of Beth Chatto.
The competition will be a single Iris. 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 0794 744457 or hadleighgardenclub@gmail.com
Artisan Market at Little Hall
Little Hall opened its 2025 season at the end of March and is now in full swing. As with previous years we have a few special events, the next of which is our Artisan Market across the weekend of the late May Bank Holiday, from Friday 23rd to Monday 26th. Every day it will be open between 11am and 4.30pm with free entry. There will be a range of crafts including jewellery, metalwork, glass, woollen goods, eco-botanical printing, leather work, skincare, watercolour paintings and more. ur exhibitors love coming to Little Hall which they nd friendly and welcoming. You will too. As an extra bonus, on Saturday 24 May the Madrigalia Choir from Boxford will be performing in the garden, and you can visit us after having fun at the Tudor Fete on the Glebe Field.
The Pantasy Steel Band (or Steel Drum Band as they are sometimes called) are one of The UK’s finest Steel Bands.
Join us for an afternoon of great music, great food, and the wonderful carnival feeling of summertime… Enjoy our fabulous BBQ & Entertainment.
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£20 per child (aged 2-10)
£25 per child (aged 11–16)
Our new restaurant menus will be launched very soon, keep an eye on our website for further details.
For bookings, please contact our friendly Events Team either by phone or email. Telephone: 01473 652334
Little Hall Shop will be open as usual selling a variety of goods related to the house and the wider area of Lavenham and Su olk. There are many bespoke items made specially for us: Wentworth jigsaws, tote bags, magnets, postcards and more. Every sale helps keep this lovely old house open for the future. During the fair our collection of anti ues and anti uities gives priority to the items on sale and are safely put away, but as a Lavenham resident you can come any other time to see them for a one-o payment of just £2. For others, on non-market days, £6 gives you entry for the next 12 months. ur normal opening is from 1pm until 4pm every afternoon.
Little Hall is a clothier’s timber framed house, and is the only medieval residential property in Lavenham open to the public: it is a registered charity and is run entirely by volunteers. If you would like to nd out more about joining our team of volunteers, please email recruit@ littlehall.org.uk, consult our website, or just pop in when we’re open. We look forward to meeting you. For more information, please consult www.littlehall.org.uk
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Victory in Europe Celebrations on Lavenham Air eld
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ust outside the village of Lavenham stands an old WWII air eld that during that con ict was occupied by the heavy four engine bombers of the US 8th Air Force’s 487th Bomb Group. The 3000 American servicemen stationed there knew it as Army Air Force Station 137 and along with the rest of the country welcomed the end of hostilities on May 8 1945. The Bomb Group’s o cial VE-Day celebrations were held over the long weekend of 25 - 27 of May. Amongst the dances, dinners, parties and shows, the most popular (and more unusual event) was an ‘open to all’ contest on the ying eld to catch one of a dozen softballs dropped from a Piper Cub ying at 200 feet - the catchers being rewarded with a bottle of scotch!
The author Gerald Obrecht (far right) with four of his fellow crew members outside their issen hut on avenham air eld
Amongst the crowd present was 21 year old Gerald brecht the radio operator on B-17 ‘Bonnie Lassie’ from the 839th Bomb S uadron. In 2000 he recalled...
...I was standing watching with Bill Cartmill a waist gunner rom our crew re using to get into the ‘combat’. ach time the plane passed o er they dropped one so tball and I said to Bill I wouldn’t be surprised i they threw out two at some point. Sure enough on the very next pass out came the ball and a mass o GIs made a scramble or it. And low and behold I looked up to see another ball coming down right at me. I’ll bet I didn’t have to take more than two steps and I caught it without dropping it. Not wanting to be attacked by a bunch o thirsty GIs Bill and I took o got our pri e and went back to our barracks. When all the guys arrived they o course wanted to sample it. I told them it was really going to cost them. They had to autograph the ball as the bottle was passed down the line each one taking a drink out o it. I still have the so tball with those guys’ signatures on it though some are a bit u y now. Just one o those nice things you like to remember about the old gang.”
At the cessation of hostilities on 8 May 1945 the four s uadrons of the group had own operations from Lavenham air eld for a little under twelve months, completed 185 missions (an average of one mission every two days) but lost 85 aircraft and 232 personnel. The Group had also own two di erent types of bomber having arrived with B-24 Liberators before making a swift and successful transition to the B-17 Flying Fortress in uly 1944. They had also eventually achieved the best bombing accuracy in the USAAF’s Third Air Division and led the 8th Air Force’s largest mission of the war... and begun training for redeployment to the Paci c. hotos courtesy o the 487th Bomb Group Association. If you would like to learn more about Lavenham air eld and the 487th Bomb Group the ‘Friends of Lavenham Air eld’ (F LA) o er a programme of guided walks over the summer season. For more information and how to book go to: www.tickettailor.com events friendso avenhamair eld 1626111
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Kersey, St Mary’s celebrates the Centenary of the Church Clock
n Saturday 31 May from 12pm-5pm, we are o ering you the rare opportunity to climb the tower steps to view the Church clock’s 100-year-old mechanism and even to have the chance to help wind it. The clock was installed by ohn Smith and Sons of Derby in 1925. The clock takes the form of a ‘two train (strike and going) atbed with a double three-legged gravity escapement’. It is currently wound by a team of Kersey residents on a weekly basis.
To reach the mechanism you must rst climb the 42 narrow, dusty and uneven spiral stairs – so not for the faint-hearted. nce in the chamber you will be able to see the mechanism, the bells and peer through the leaded windows for a glimpse of Kersey from a birds-eye view.
To make it a real birthday party, we will be o ering delicious home-baked cakes and refreshments for sale. There will be a marvellous Mad Hatter’s table centre piece on display. You will have the chance have a photo with the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts and enter your silliest or most wonderful hat into our competition.
£5 for entry to the clock. Teas, cakes and refreshments on sale separately and entry into the hat competition £2 per entry. All proceeds to St Mary’s Church, Kersey. Further information lindanewbigging@btinternet.com
Bildeston Carpet Bowls Club
Hello everyone, Brenda here again. Well, we’ve now nished the Winter League, and I’m so pleased to say that we did rather well. We were pipped at the post by just one point, which meant we came third instead of second — what a shame! Never mind — we’ve got the Summer League to look forward to. Until then, we’ll be holding roll-ups every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm in Chamberlin Hall, Bildeston.
If you’re interested in having a go at indoor bowls, please telephone Mike or Brenda McIntyre on 01284 827688. We’ll let you know as soon as the Summer League is due to start.
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Picnics and Sparkling Opera Return to Essex’s Country Houses this Summer
Wild Arts, our very own Essex-based opera company, will return to Layer Marney Tower and Kelvedon Hall this summer with not one but two fantastic fully-staged opera productions. Conducted by Wild Arts Artistic director rlando opling and performed by a cast of top professional singers with an orchestra drawn from the UK’s nest chamber musicians, these performances will be the perfect summer treat.
Brand new for this year, and receiving its premiere performance at The Essex Summer pera Festival at Layer Marney Tower, is a production of Tchaikovsky’s ugene negin directed by Dominic Dromgoole, who was formerly Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe. A stunning exploration of life, death, love, and pride in pre-revolutionary Russia, the opera will be performed in period costume with a dazzling new English translation.
n the bill alongside this is a revival of Wild Arts’ hit 2023 production of Donizetti’s The lixir o ove. With all the zip and joie de vivre of the original, director Guido Martin-Brandis has relocated this riotous tale of lovers and luck-chasing liars to a 1950’s seaside, with a mischievous English translation.
And as has become tradition at Wild Arts performances, alongside the music you can enjoy picnics on the lawns of these beautiful countryhouse venues.
Tchaikovsky Eugene Onegin
12/02/2019 10:30
17, 19, 21 une The Essex Summer pera Festival at Layer Marney Tower, 28 une Kelvedon Hall
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20, 22 une The Essex Summer pera Festival at Layer Marney Tower, 29 une Kelvedon Hall
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Bildeston Primary School
Learning and Growing Together
Outdoors with Goldcrest Class
Goldcrest class had a wonderful time clearing the ower bed in their outside area. They discovered lots of little creatures such as worms and bumble bees. They also found bulbs that had started sprouting roots and even delicately replanted some da odils.
Tiny Plays, Big Ideas
Kestrel Class had an excellent trip to the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds recently where they watched a selection of plays performed by professional actors and actresses. The plays had all been written by children from schools in the surrounding areas.
Congratulations go to Evie from Bildeston Primary School whose play was performed.
Geography in Kestrel Class
In Kestrel class Geography lesson, children were using six- gure grid references to locate places on an rdnance Survey map. This included farms, air elds and of course Bildeston! We were most impressed with their skills.
Recent Sporting Events
Children in year 3 and 4 took part in a Gymnastics Competition at Hadleigh Stars Gymnastics Club. They practised hard before the event and did very well. Children across all KS2 year groups went to Royal Hospital School to be part of a Cross-Country event attended by many schools across the Ipswich area. This is an annual event and one which our children look forward to.
n World Book Day the children worked on a selection of activities related to the book Leaf. All the work has now been completed and is on display in our school library. Well done, Kestrels, lovely work. ambing isit
Wow what a fabulous morning we had at the farm. A massive thank you to Mr Gillies and his team at the farm in Chelsworth. So many lambs were born with sta and parents being given the opportunity to help deliver them. Some special moments!
If 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, Ipswich, Su olk, IP7 7ES Telephone 01449 7402 9 Website www.bildeston.su olk.sch.uk
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The Easter term nished with lovely weather, allowing lots of our riders to have a hack out in the countryside –always popular with riders, helpers and the ponies. As well as the added stimulation for the riders from listening to the bird song and looking at emerging spring owers and butter ies, the ponies tend to move more freely. The term ended with many Easter-themed games such as looking for chocolate eggs, egg and spoon ‘races’, etc which is a fun way for riders to engage in a range of activities whilst on horseback, helping balance, movement and decision making – all important part of therapy. The photo shows Emelia enjoying her ride on Cookie and collecting Easter eggs in the arena behind the stable yard. She started riding with us when she was ve years old and is now at senior school, a testament to the bene ts from her sessions at Shelley.
It is also a busy time of year for maintenance jobs around the paddocks and stables, keeping the volunteer team busy and well exercised. ne Saturday a team of eight volunteers cut back the boundary hedge and raked up all the cuttings ahead of a fencing contractor coming in to put up a new fence (see photo). The work done by the volunteers help to keep our running costs down, but we still need to raise over £80,000 every year to keep the ponies fed and healthy and the buildings and paddocks in good order.
Fortunately we have a fabulous fundraising team (who could always do with more help!) and in recent weeks we have held a Race Night which was great fun and raised around £1400 and our rst, and very successful, E uestrian Carboot Sale.
ur next major fundraiser is the Hadleigh Show on 17 May. We run a cake and plant stall at the show, selling a delicious selection of homemade cakes and other produce plus a wide range of vegetable and owering plants for the garden and new for this year we have a soft-toy tombola. We would welcome any donations to the stall as well as lots of buyers on the day! Ring the centre on 01473 824172 or email fundraisingshelleyrda@gmail.com if you have any donations and we will arrange to collect. If you do come to the show, please come and say hello and we can tell you more about the Shelley RDA Centre. Website www.shelleyrda.com Facebook Shelley RDA Centre Telephone 0147 24172
Hadleigh Bowling Club to host prestigious Regional Finals
The Bowling Club has long been recognised as the perfect venue with the uality of its green and clubhouse and its success in hosting many regional games over the years. The rst of these in 2025 is the Bowls England Regional Finals for the prestigious National White Rose Trophy for male under 25 bowlers across East Anglia. These are the most talented young men across Su olk, Norfolk and Essex. The Regional Finals take place across the weekend of 1 May and 1 June from 9. 0am 5. 0pm and you’re very welcome to come and watch for free with refreshments available all day. There are more county representative matches coming this summer and you’d be welcomed to see any or all of them. We’ll put details in this magazine near the time.
Meanwhile our members got going on Saturday 12 April at the 2025 opening day drive with the traditional bottle roll, when everyone circles the green to bowl at the same time with the aim of ending up nearest to the bottle in the middle. It’s random chaos but of course one or two will claim all summer it was their best shot all year and they were robbed. The rest of a very sunny afternoon was spent playing in a fun competition with three players per team.
If you want to give it a try yourself please contact either of the members below who will arrange it for you:
Graham Jones 07 90 2470 or Bob Fletcher 07 7 9 Hadleigh Bowling Club, Stone Street, Hadleigh IP7 DN
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At last, it really feels like summer is just around the corner! ur recent presentation on Greek ‘Island Hopping’ not only gave us a wonderful taste of the tran uil islands surrounded by glorious tur uoise waters but really got our customers in the mood for a summer break. And there really are so many options!
For anyone who has considered exploring the stunningly diverse country of Canada, we have a treat in store. We will be joined on Wednesday 21 May by ‘North American Travel Service’ who will present numerous options for exploring everything from the breathtaking Rockies, the rugged coastlines, the dramatic peaks and valleys and the cosmopolitan cities that, together, makes Canada such a special place to explore. ‘NATS’ can put together fabulous itineraries for a range of budgets, and with 45 years’ experience, they certainly know the best places to visit and the best ways to travel! Presentations will be held upstairs at our Hadleigh branch at 4pm and 6pm.
May will also see the launch of our new lunchtime talks. The rst, ‘Living and working in India’ will be held on Wednesday 14 May at 11.30am when Stuart will bring to life his experiences of living in New Delhi and touring India during his extended time spent there.
Future events for the diary: Wednesday 4 une (11.30am), ‘Introduction to Cruising’ Tuesday 10 une (4pm and 6pm), ‘Iconic Australia’ Saturday 21 un (10am & 12am), ‘New England and American Rockies’. Should you wish to join us for any of these talks or presentations, please register with us either by e mail at en uiries@travel stop. co.uk, by phone on 0147 2 72 , or in person at any branch.
Hadleigh and District Flower Club
ur demonstrator in April was anet Dye from Ipswich, her title was Reuse Recycle. She depicted her title using containers that were no longer needed by the owners so anet decided she would reuse them. Her arrangements were lovely using lots of di erent owers and also some beautiful foliage which all came from her own garden. It was a lovely demonstration especially as anet only passed her demonstrators test last year.
ur luncheon in March was very successful, attended by 80 members and friends all enjoying a lovely lunch and a talk by Anne Reeder all about hats. She brought several hats along so many enjoyed trying these on.
ur next meeting is on May 13, 7.30pm at United Reform Church when our demonstrator will be Violeta Veikniene.All welcome. Members please note arrival is as usual and not 6.15pm as stated in the programme. Look forward to seeing you all next month.
St Mary’s RenewalA Community Project
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Heating and ighting Much to everyone’s delight the coronas, side aisle and under choir stall heating are all safely in situ. The heating part of the ttings will be operative once the electric wiring is fed through the redundant gas pipes. As ever this will involve several di erent companies and experts before we can make use of the heaters. Now that the gas will no longer be in use we can close the obligatory ventilation i.e. the windows and stop, inadvertently, heating the town.
H & Trivia It has taken over two years to e ect the installation of the eight coronas and other heating units. Two specialist electricians from Bournemouth stayed at a local Airbnb and worked from dawn to dusk for ve days. They made use of a cherry picker and 2,000 meters of cable. Each corona has 12 LED bulbs; six facing upwards, six facing down.
Renewal Team Retiree After supporting the renewal e orts for many years, Lesley Turner has stepped down from the Renewal Team. ur thanks to Lesley for her contribution to date.
Money Matters The fund raising continues with the Finance Team pursuing all possible avenues to raise money for the next phase of the renewal initiative. Taking into account all the promises from grants to be realised and unclaimed individual donations together with several actual donations, the ‘war chest’ amounts to £118,417.14. Did you know it’s never too late to make a donation? David Hoyle is the man to help you. See below for details.
Archaeological Dig Internal trial holes are due to be dug to determine what lies below the surface of the oor and give the architect a better understanding of its construction. When dates have been agreed for this interesting piece of work, everyone will be noti ed. uin uennial Inspection The Architect’s report revealed the poor state of the roof. The lead is very thin and in need of replacing before too long. This will be important when it comes to the eventual installation of solar panels. A gure of £1.5 million was uoted for the necessary repairs.
Regular Gatherings Apart from the special one-o events, Caf Church o ers a warm welcome and a drink to all ages every Friday morning. Andrew’s delicious breakfasts and bacon rolls are hard to resists as are some other homemade naughties. There is an added attraction on the rst Friday in every month when a variety of craft stalls display skilfully crafted treasures. ur lunchtime concert will be at 1pm on Wednesday 14th May. The Fiddler’s Elbow will be there to entertain you. Why not come along and enjoy their special brand of music? ther 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.
David Hoyle (Donations) davidhoyle19 7@gmail.com. OR Emma Fleming Ovens o ce@stmaryshadleigh.co.uk 0147 24 9 7
Jess Janas (Craft Stalls)jessicanevard@btinternet.com0147 22 71 Church Website https stmaryshadleigh.co.uk
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When it comes to protecting your property, employees, and assets, investing in high- uality security and re safety systems is nonnegotiable. Intruder alarms, re alarms, access control systems, and re extinguishers are essential components of any robust security strategy. However, choosing the right provider for these critical systems is just as important as the technology itself. pting for a BAFE or NAC SSapproved company ensures you receive the highest standards of service and compliance, setting you apart from those who use nonapproved providers.
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What Are BAFE and NACOSS?
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The Advantages of sing a BAFE or NACOSS Approved Company
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Conclusion
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Elmsett School
Building Site isit
We were kindly invited by Rose Builders and Eastlight Community Homes to the Shrublands construction site on What eld Road. The children were taken around a home at the rst x stage to see how it is constructed and then to a maisonette in the second x stage. They discovered how much it cost to build this new estate, the stages of construction and the trades involved to create these homes. They even got the chance to sit on a dumper truck and saw plant working on the site. This was a fantastic opportunity for our children to have this rst-hand experience on a live building site and we appreciate the work involved by all parties to make this visit possible.
Great British Spring Clean!
Armed with litter pickers, the children took part in the Great British Spring Clean litter picking around the playing eld.
Down at the Allotment!
Saints Day
n our nations Saints Days, we are asking children to wear their uniform from the Scouting and Guiding Movements or Elmsett Girls Friendship Club. The children are very proud to wear their uniforms.
The Hazelwood Trust allows us to have an allotment and recently they have kindly funded repair work to the fencing surrounding the veggie patches.
All the children spend time at the allotment within their Forest School sessions. They are getting ready to plant out their seedlings and potatoes but before then they had to get the plot prepared. In the Spring sunshine they spent the afternoon weeding, digging, pruning and composting.
ight and Dark Workshop
ur Robins and King shers Class attended the STEM Dark and Light Workshop in our School Hall to support their Science Learning. The children enjoyed this interactive workshop as they learned about light and how we see objects due to re ections. They made kaleidoscopes, puppet theatres, periscopes plus spinners in a dark den.
Hadleigh Evening WI
We were most fortunate weather-wise in April for our days out - ambling and lunching. The Amblers had a wonderful walk organised by Maggie around Wherstead, with Sonia taking some super photographs. n the 7 May Maggie will lead us on a walk around Bobbits Lane Nature Reserve and Spring Wood near Bourne Park in Ipswich.
The Lunch Bunch were in Stratford St Mary at the The Anchor in April. This month e ually hardworking Viv has made plans to meet on the 8 May at the Brantham Bull (to be con rmed).
Bookworms have read Zachary Cloudesley's Second Sight by Sean Lusk which will be discussed on the 22nd. Loraine has suggested a slight change for May in that we are invited to take a Daphne du Maurier book of our choice to discuss and explore the author's wonderful talent.
Pip Wright returned to us on the 15 April to give another interesting talk, this time about housekeeping in the 15th century. ur next meeting is on Tuesday 20 May (third Tuesday) at 7.30pm in the Seminar Room of the Library when Faith Archer will discuss relevant nancial issues. If you would like to come for a 'taster' contact the secretary Glenn Abbassi on 07870 312409 or the president Sheila Webb on 01473 827554 and we will look out for you.
Orchard Barn News
Learning from the past how to build a greener future
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As May arrives, rchard Barn is bursting with hope — and blossom! ur much-loved Green Gage trees in and around the old orchard are in full ower, and we’re (very politely) asking the weather gods to keep the frosts away. These delicate blossoms hold the promise of one of summer’s sweetest treats.
If you’ve never tasted a green gage fresh from the tree, put it on your seasonal wish list. These gorgeously sweet little plums are soft, juicy, and full of avour — but sadly, they don’t keep well, which is why you rarely see them in the shops. Around here, the rule is: pick and eat immediately — no sharing re uired!
We’re not entirely sure which variety we have, but they do seem to come true from suckers, which has been a real gift. From just a few old parent trees, we now have over 15 young Green Gage trees, and many are just reaching their fruiting age. The orchard is growing in more ways than one!
Elsewhere, several mystery plum trees are getting ready for their big reveal. With a little luck (and sunshine), we hope to nally discover who’s who among our orchard residents. Until then, we’ll keep referring to them by their uno cial names — such as “the tasty plum near the tool shed.” And we’d love for you to get involved too! If you have unidenti ed plums growing in your own garden, bring them along to our Celebration of rchard Life on Saturday 30 August, 11am–4pm (free entry!).
We’re thrilled to welcome back Paul Read, East Anglia’s leading plum expert, who will be bringing a stunning display of over 40 di erent varieties of plum from his own orchard. He’ll be on hand to help identify your mystery fruit, and who knows — maybe you’re growing a rare gem without even knowing it!
So let’s look forward together — to the joy of blossom, the promise of fruit, and a summer of sweet discoveries.
See you in the orchard!
To nd out more about us and what we do, or to volunteer with us, take a look at our website www.orchardbarn.org.uk, call Sarah on 07766 054042 or email her at sarah.orchardbarn@gmail.com.
Orchard Barn, Ringshall, Stowmarket, Su olk, IP14 2 Y earning rom the past how to build a greener uture
The Renters Rights Bill – likely changes
The present government is, seemingly, very committed to making changes to the law in relation to privately rented houses and ats, and these are contained in the Renters Rights Bill. If all the proposed elements of the Bill come into e ect, there will be signi cant changes to the law which governs the relationship between the landlord and tenant of a residential property.
ne of the most signi cant changes will be the abolition of what are commonly referred to as Section 21 Notices. Under the present law, where a xed term tenancy of a residential property has come to an end, a landlord can give a tenant notice to move out after at least two months have expired, without giving a speci c reason. The new Act will set out the grounds on which a landlord can serve notice, and how much notice must be given to a tenant. In many cases this will be expanded to at least four months. The intention, they say, is to ensure that possession grounds are fair to both a landlord and the tenant.
A tenant will have the right to re uest a pet in the property. A landlord will be duty bound to consider it and cannot unreasonably refuse. It will also be illegal for a landlord to discriminate against a prospective tenant if they have children or are in receipt of bene ts.
A further intention is to prohibit a landlord, and their agent, from accepting an o er for rent above the rate that has been advertised. There are also many more proposed changes. It remains to be seen what changes to the law do come into e ect. Even if only a few of these are eventually enacted, it is clear that the legal relationship between a landlord and a tenant will be substantially di erent from what it is now.
Traditional attractions including Vintage Cars, Tractors, Stationary Engines, Games, BBQ, Tea Tent, Plant Stall and Grand Draw.
A GREAT AFTERNOON OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY! SO PLEASE COME ALONG AND JOIN THE FUN! NEDGING WITH NAUGHTON VILLAGE HALL IP7 7BW
No Cease re, No Surrender: Local Lifelines to Ukraine Continue
Ukraine is now well in to its 4th year su ering, but withstanding, the violence and destruction of the full scale invasion Russia commenced in February 2022, following its initiation of war in the east and Crimea in 2014.
There is no cease re and no safe place in Ukraine.
As many have been astounded and dismayed by the dramatic change in American government administration conduct and approaches towards Ukraine, I was impressed by the dignity and self-control of President Zelensky in the White House and continue my admiration for the resolve and bravery of all Ukrainians I encounter, civilians and soldiers alike, in the face of such a potentially devasting about turn. The White House confrontation was a timely wake up call to Britain and Europe, that we need to step up and take major responsibility for standing against Russian aggression and for the security of this part of the world!
It gives hope for humanity that so many `ordinary ` people continue to do whatever they can to show they care about the peoples of Ukraine, despite the weariness prolonged war brings and in the context of many con icts and threats across the world at this time.
People with faith, those with no religious a liation, and the "undecided", wonderfully join in expressing practical care and commitment to the welfare of others and to justice.
So, the small initiatives I lead locally are continuing, backed by those who faithfully pray and numerous supporters, with almost monthly deliveries of Mede uip Ipswich provided e uipment taken to the London Ukraine aid warehouse via a freely loaned van from ohn Grose Ipswich Van Hire ( thank you both companies!), and I returned from my 14th humanitarian aid deliveries across Ukraine, on 3 April. The provision of vehicles and aid were again made possible by the generosity of repeat and new donors, the combined team and hard work and time o erings of many Ukrainians and British locally and in wider Su olk and the response of groups to hearing of these missions. My heartfelt thanks and gratitude to you all!, for every service given, none of which is too "small", all works together. Several people tirelessly support me in numerous ways which is a Godsend! Elmsett Methodist, Felixstowe Ladybirds, Felixstowe Prayer Breakfast and Layham Village Group invited me to speak at gatherings and receive donated aid. A family generously opened their home in Playford for a day celebrating Ukraine food and culture - all raising vital funds necessary in conjuction with the very active Kesgrave Ukraine Hub - thank you Catherine! Morrisons Hadleigh again donated dry foodstu s and toiletries, and the sta also made a touching group o ering. Gas camping stoves, a generator, new diesel heater, medical kit and hygiene care, six wheelchairs, new clothing blankets and thermals were also received. So many of you contribute in numerous ways there is no space to thank you all individually here, but you are so very much appreciated by myself and the Ukrainians you are caring for!
Due to an opportunity late in the preparation of this trip, in addition to the Mitsubish L200 I drove and delivered, we were able to purchase a used Subaru Forester ( AWD) from e ries of Bacton Subaru main, who sold the car at a very good price and happily have seen the video evidence of its arrival and deployment in Kharkiv - thank you Philip! An amazing Ukrainian heart surgeon working in Kyiv, travelled to the UK to drive in convoy with me, leaving with me the day after his arrival in the UK! Such is his determination to help, in addition to his vital surgery work, he drove almost continuously to Kyiv from the ferry port, with me usually straggling behind and we arrived at the Ukraine border within 24 hours. Thank you Viktor!....amazing Ukrainian spirit! Every trip has its common core challenges, but always uni ue events and opportunities too. Border control in the Netherlands is always respectful with me, but this time very thorough and nearly incurred a tax cost for exporting a vehicle. I had unexpected trouble with my phones, a new procedure at the Poland Ukraine border and immediate stop by the police on entering Ukraine ( just to check documents). A couple of hours kip in the car by the roadside on the way, was followed by a free, most luxurious room for the night in Lviv with the most wonderful restaurant meal bought for me too by volunteers of the charity I delivered the aid to. It was a blessing to meet again familiar people I count now as friends, in places I am hosted freely in Kyiv and Mykolaiv and Dnipro.
The family living In Dnipro are an awesome example of courage and resilience. The mother and her own mother are medical sta at the local hospital caring for injured soldiers and civilians ( Dnipro itself fre uently subject to missile and drone attack - two missile strikes during my two day stay), the father trying to maintain his small business, so vital for supporting Ukraine`s economy, the 14 and 10 year old children saying they are " no longer scared" by the attacks and nding "normality" in retreating to "safer" areas of the at or to the basement bomb shelter. The family`s own at is next to a "high target", on the14th oor of a block with no bomb shelter, so they reside now in the grandparents` at "only" on the 4th oor and with a shelter, and yet only a few further yards distant from the high target.
I drove a total of 1,800 miles, but the trip journey was fortunately shortened by good coincidences meaning it was not necessary for me to deliver the cars to their ultimate destinations (Kharkiv and Krematorsk) and yet safe and evidenced handovers to the intended recipients was achieved. My exit journey was fortunately by train ( most e cient transport across the Ukraine Poland border) and was blessed by the most unusual coincidence of sharing my sleeper bunks with an American soldier for the 16 hour journey from Dnipro, sharing our experiences and fascinating to gain the insights he could provide. As usual I was further blessed by the warm hospitality of a Ukrainian family in Krakow, before my ight home.
There is always too much to share of these trips, for such an article, but if any group would like to support and know more, I can be available to attend a meeting.
Already I have received new o ers of support, but if you too would like to be part of these ventures, nancially or materially, please contact me direct or give via the GoFund Me which is administered by the registered charity British Ukrainian Aid.
May a just peace arise soon!
POLSTEAD FILMS
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
Friday 16 May at Polstead Village Hall - Doors open 7 pm
The film starts at 7.30pm and will finish at around 9.45pm
The story of Bob Dylan’s musical and personal adventures set in the New York music scene of the early 60s.
“Timothée Chalamet’s Bob Dylan is an electric revelation.”
“brilliant and believable.”
to reserve or buy in Polstead Community Shop
All proceeds in aid of Polstead Village Hall Charity No. 304933
Lavenham Library
“For last year's words belong to last year's language, And next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning." - from 'Little Gidding' by T. S. Eliot
A look back at just some of the fabulous events and activities that the library has undertaken over the years with the amazing support of our Friends Group, volunteers, and our local community – from supporting the Lavenham Literary Festival, author talks (especially those by our Patron Tracy Borman); Christmas wreath making, uizzes, fundraising ra es…
Author Richard Coles with organiser Colin Rockall. F 2022
Historian and Patron o avenham ibrary Tracy Borman.
December 2022
Our popular annual Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop run by our dedicated volunteers Diane and Jean. F 2017
AND…for those of you who enjoy statistical data; since 2017 Lavenham Library has had almost 9,950 attendees at our events activities and over 75,500 books & resources have been issued!
avenham ibrary, avenham illage Hall, Church St, avenham CO10 9 T Tel 017 7 247729 www.su olklibraries.co.uk Email lavenham.library@su olklibraries.co.uk u i ie i nu e
Hadleigh Healing Society
May time, blossom on the trees, birds singing and the promise of warmer weather to come. We all should be feeling uplifted but the world news brings home that there are people in other countries who are su ering greatly. ur thoughts go out to them and hope that things will resolve themselves with patience and understanding. If you feel that these things are a ecting your everyday life and would like to talk to someone about this please come and talk to one of our uali ed registered healers, in the strictest con dence. We are there for you. Please telephone (answer machine) 01473 823282 or log onto hadleighhealingsociety.org or visit Hadleigh Healing Society Facebook page for an appointment.
We are holding one of our popular Clairvoyant Days on Saturday, 7 une between 10am – 3pm. There will be two mediums who can give a 20 minute private reading for £15. If you would like an appointment please book early to avoid disappointment. Please telephone giving your name and telephone number clearly and we will get back to you.
Brett Valley Lodge No. 9479
Meet and Dine at The Town Hall, Hadleigh Fourth Friday in September, November, January, March and May
Bookstart
Bear visiting as part o the Su olk ibraries Day Book journey in 2019.
May 202 Indian Drumming Workshop.
I’m worried about my debt and rising bills, and I want to know what support is available. Do you have any advice on managing rising costs and what to do if you fall into debt?
With energy, water and broadband bills on the rise, it’s getting increasingly di cult for many people to cover their expenses. It’s important to know you’re not alone in nding things di cult and that nancial support might be available to help ease the burden.
Checking bene ts eligibility A signi cant number of eligible people don’t claim the bene ts that are available to them, so it’s important to understand what you’re entitled to. You may be able to claim bene ts if, for example, you’re at working age and on a low income, you’re sick or disabled, are of State Pension age with a low income or no income, or if you’re a carer. You can check the Citizens Advice website for information on what bene ts you might be eligible for.
Reducing outgoings If you claim bene ts or are on a low income, you may be eligible for a reduction in Council Tax. Discounts can also be given to students, those living with a carer, or people who live alone, to name some examples. If you have children and claim certain bene ts, or are on a low income, you may ualify for free school meals, transport to school, or support with the cost of uniform. Your local council may be able to help you pay for things like energy and water bills, food or other essential costs. This is called ‘welfare assistance' or the ‘Household Support Fund’. Each council runs its own scheme, so you’ll need to contact your local authority to see what type of support you can get. To reduce other expenses, you may be able to switch to a cheaper broadband deal, get a water meter tted, or access discounted travel options. Find out more about ways to get help, including advice on saving money heating your home, on the Citizens Advice website.
Creating a budget and prioritising bills If you’re nding it di cult to stay on top of bills, budgeting tools like the one on the MoneyHelper website can be very useful in helping you understand what money you have coming in and going out each month. If you're behind on bills, you should prioritise paying rent, mortgage payments, Council Tax and energy bills, as these are known as 'priority' debts which have the most serious conse uences if missed. nce you’ve got priority debts under control, you should look at credit card or store card debts, missed Buy Now Pay Later payments or payday loans. Whatever debt you’re dealing with, it’s important to speak to the person or company you owe money to as early as you can. You could show them a copy of your budget to let them know what your nancial situation is and then see if there are any steps you can take to start dealing with your debt.
Just remember, there’s lots of help out there and you’re not alone. If you feel you need support with this, get in touch with your local Citizens Advice or another organisation like StepChange. Sudbury and South Su olk Citizens Advice 017 7 21400
Lavenham Carpet Bowls Club
By the time you read this we will have held the Annual General Meeting of the club. This is where we review how the past year has gone, our nances, e uipment and membership etc. We are fortunate to not only have a great committee, but active participation from most of the club members in running the club, putting out and putting away all the e uipment, organising the playing fees and paying the bills. rganising teams for playing friendly matches with other locaL clubs, as well as who is playing who and where on club sessions. The guys as well as the ladies go into the kitchen at tea time, and serve the co ee etc. So a big thank you to everyone for another fun and successful year. If you would like to see how the club works for yourself, why not come along and try carpet bowls. We are at Lavenham Village Hall on Wednesday afternoons 2pm until 4.30pm and Thursday evening 7pm until 9.30pm. Your rst two visits are free. ook forward to seeing you. Marilyn Beatham
Saturday,7 June 2025
11.00 am to 5.00 pm
Adults: £5 (cash only), Under 16s: Free
With over 20 gardens to explore and refreshments available in the Village Hallthroughout the day.
Proceeds will be shared between St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich and Kersey Projects for community events. Contact us at: kerseyprojects@gmail.comfor further details.
COMBINE C T RE & COFFEE WITH FRIENDS on the rd Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m at ong Melford illage Hall CO10 9 J (opp The Bull Hotel)
WEDNESDAY 21 MAY 2025
DRESS CODE TEN ICONIC DRESSES IN ART
Ten dresses within ten famous portraits from 19th 20th century artists such as Whistler and Sargent to Leighton and Klimt. These portraits have shocked and delighted in e ual measure. Every picture tells a story, as does every dress.
Contact info@TASstourvalley.org.uk uoting CN or simply click the QR code which will take you direct to our website
Contact: info@tasstourvalley.org.uk uoting CN simply click the QR code which will take you direct to our website www.tasstourvalley.org.uk
The Hadleigh Historian
Issue 7 (April May 2025)
Having formerly featured on the front cover of Issue 3 (April-May 2011), it is about time that the story was told in more detail of the mill formerly in Tower Mill Lane. ‘Windmills just beyond the end o George Street’ looks at evidence from maps for the post mill that stood on the site, which was replaced in 1835 by what was referred to as a tower mill. However, with a brick-built octagonal base of two stages and timber-cladding (weatherboarding) for its upper-three stages, this was most certainly a smock mill. A mighty gale in 1910 caused a sail to break o , which fell through the roof of the miller’s house. Although no one was physically hurt, the mill never worked again and was demolished.
Nathan Drake (1766-1836) was much praised by contemporary Shakespearean scholars for his work on the bard and in medical circles, Nathan was seen as an authority on pulmonary consumption. Hadleigh people knew him as their general practitioner for 44 years. He lived in Benton Street and treated all his patients with great respect. As well as being a published essayist, Nathan wrote poetry, his book Winter Nights (1820) included the stories of Hadleigh characters Guthrum, Mary Paleologus and Rowland Taylor, on whose memorial can be seen an example of Nathan’s verse.
‘Hadleigh’s commercial orchards’ gives a brief history of fruit farming during the mid-20th century when a total of 180 acres (72.74 hectares) were planted at two farms. In the late 1970s, I took my class from Station Road School to see the apple harvest at Town House Fruit Farm at the end of Hook Lane. Can you share with us your memories of being a harvest worker on these farms?
Along with all the other holdings at Su olk Record ce in Bury St Edmunds, Hadleigh’s documents held by Su olk Archives have now been transferred to The Hold, No.131 Fore Street in Ipswich, where research is now possible. pening times are Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 am to 4.30 pm when, I am informed, it is no longer necessary to book in advance.
The last in the present series of the ld Hadleigh Picture Show will be screened on Friday 9 May at 7.30 pm at the Ansell Centre in Market Place. I have loved sharing the history of Hadleigh in this way and currently, have future shows in the planning stages.
The Hadleigh Historian is on sale price £4 at Avis the Newsagent and at Idler Bookshop in Hadleigh High Street and Hollow Trees Farm Shop in Semer.
A one year subscription ( issues plus postage) costs £ 2 from Sue Andrews, 17 Manor Road, Bildeston, Ipswich, Su olk, IP7 7BG (01449 740 7
The Old Hadleigh Picture Show
We would like to thank everyone who came along to the recent illustrated talk ‘The ld Hadleigh Picture Show’ by local historian Sue Andrews. Like the previous two talks in the series, this one was sold-out. We’ve had some great feedback about how much people enjoyed seeing the old pictures and hearing the stories behind them. The talks are put on by The Hadleigh Historian in association with the King Guthrum Group.
If you want to catch the last in the current series, it is coming up on Friday 9 May, at 7.30pm at the Ansell Centre. Tickets are £5, available from Avis Newsagents, the Little Ginger Bee shop, and the Idler bookshop. Also available on the door, but only if any tickets remain.
Huw Roberts Chair, King Guthrum Group
Hadleigh Society
Born and bred in Great Wenham, a mere ve miles from Hadleigh, from 1664 Matthew Hopkins, the self-styled Witch nder General, toured Su olk and Essex facilitating the arrest and execution of people who were suspected of being witches. In what should be a spell-binding talk, local historian and author, Robert Halliday reveals that well over 100, probably innocent, people were victims of Hopkins’s supposed “justice”, until the tide of popular opinion turned against him, leaving him hated as a truly evil man.
Robert Halliday has researched and lectured extensively on history, folklore, ghost stories and historic churches. He has a long-standing interest in East Anglian witchcraft beliefs.
pm Wednesday 14 May, Hadleigh Guildroom, churchyard entrance. isitors £ , Members free.
News from Kersey Primary School
Kersey CE Primary School is a warm, inclusive village school located in rural Su olk, serving a mixed catchment area. With just three mixedage classes, we take great pride in our close-knit community and our commitment to the well-being of every child in our care.
At the heart of our school is a caring, Christian ethos that underpins all we do. ur vision of being "on a journey together" re ects our belief that education is a collaborative process, where sta , pupils, families and the wider community work in partnership to support the growth and development of every child. ur core values guide us on this journey:
•Joy We believe that learning should be a joyful experience, where children are encouraged to explore, discover and celebrate their successes.
•Ourselves and others We foster a culture of mutual respect, empathy and understanding, helping children to develop a strong sense of self and appreciation for diverse perspectives.
• nderstanding We are committed to deepening our understanding of the world around us, e uipping children with the knowledge and critical thinking skills to make sense of complex issues.
•Resilience We encourage children to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes and develop the perseverance to overcome obstacles, preparing them for the ups and downs of life.
•Nurture We provide a safe, caring environment where children feel supported, valued and able to take risks in their learning.
•Excellence We have high expectations for all, inspiring children to reach their full potential and strive for excellence in everything they do.
•Youngsters We celebrate the uni ue gifts and talents of each child, recognising that every young person has something special to contribute to our community.
Behaviour and Attitudes – Outstanding, Ofsted 2024
Personal Development – Outstanding, Ofsted 2024 Oak (KS2) We have thoroughly enjoyed channelling our inner Egyptians in art as we made our own paper for scrolls, demonstrating what Egyptian artwork looked like.
Sapling (KS1) In Maths we have been learning about addition and subtraction up to 100. We have just started learning about multiplication, practising counting in 2s, 5s and 10s. We have had fun reading ‘The Queen’s Hat’ and have even dressed up as the Queen and let the wind blow her hat away.
Acorn (EYFS) This half term our topic has been ‘Space’. We’ve explored lots of space books during our Drawing Club sessions and the children have loved watching clips of Tim Peake in space. We even made our own galaxies and ate astronaut food!
If you would like to know more about Kersey School or would like to arrange a visit please ring the o ce on 01473 823397, email kerseyo ce@tilian.org.uk or visit our new website www.kersey.su olk. sch.uk.
Come and see us on our stand at The Hadleigh Show on Saturday 17th May, we’d love to meet you.
Hadleigh Community Choir (Su olk) presents Hadleigh in Harmony, a concert with The rpheus Singers from Hadleigh Essex. Come and join us at the Hadleigh United Reformed Church, Market Place, Hadleigh (Su olk) at 2:30pm on Saturday 10 May.
Hadleigh
Harmony
Tickets are priced at £8 (concessions £5) available from Keith Avis, Little Ginger Bee Company and Idler Bookshop on Hadleigh High Street or on the door (subject to availability). We will be hosting The rpheus Choir from Hadleigh in Essex on 10 May for a joint concert at 2:30pm in the United Reformed Church in the Marketplace Hadleigh (Su olk). We will be singing some old favourites such as ai Ho, the Rose, and Danny Boy as well as new material for our summer concert such as Bohemian Rhapsody and Dancing in the Street, as well as a range of material from rpheus' repertoire.
For further information please contact the Community Choir contact us@hadleighcommunitychoir.org.uk
Lavenham Sinfonia to Enchant Audiences in June Concert
Music lovers are in for a spectacular evening as the Lavenham Sinfonia presents its highly anticipated summer concert on Sunday, une 22, 2025. Set against the stunning backdrop of the historic Lavenham Church, this performance promises to be a highlight of the cultural calendar. Under the expert baton of conductor ohn Chillingworth, the program will feature an inspired selection of works showcasing the artistry and emotional depth of classical music.
The evening’s journey begins with Haydn's Symphony No. 49, famously known as a Passione ("The Passion"). Composed in 1768, this symphony epitomizes the Sturm und Drang (storm and stress) style, characterized by its dramatic intensity and poignant melodies. With its dark, brooding tone and moments of sublime beauty, a Passione is sure to captivate listeners, drawing them into Haydn’s masterful storytelling.
Next, the Sinfonia welcomes celebrated pianist Bocheng Wang, who will take centre stage as the soloist for Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2. A rising star on the international classical music scene, Wang is renowned for his technical brilliance and expressive interpretation. Shostakovich's 1957 concerto is a spirited and joyful work, brimming with humour and charm. The composer wrote it for his son, Maxim, and it remains one of his most popular pieces. Audiences can expect Wang’s performance to radiate vitality, with the Sinfonia providing vibrant accompaniment.
The concert concludes with Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony, a work that masterfully blends elegance and wit. Though sometimes overshadowed by its more famous neighbours, Beethoven's Eighth Symphony stands as a gem of the classical repertoire. Composed during a period of personal hardship, the symphony is nonetheless light-hearted and dynamic, lled with clever musical surprises. Under Chillingworth's direction, the Sinfonia is poised to deliver a performance that will leave attendees with smiles on their faces and melodies in their hearts.
Lavenham Church, with its soaring Gothic architecture and rich history, provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical enchantment. Its acoustics will lend warmth and resonance to the Sinfonia's rich tones, creating an immersive experience for all present. The concert begins promptly at 7 pm, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early to soak in the ambiance of this remarkable venue.
Whether you are a devoted classical music a cionado or simply seeking an unforgettable cultural experience, the Lavenham Sinfonia’s une concert is not to be missed. Prepare to be transported by Haydn’s passion, Shostakovich’s exuberance, and Beethoven’s charm, as the Sinfonia, led by maestro ohn Chillingworth, delivers an evening of unparalleled artistry. Tickets are expected to sell uickly for this unmissable event, so secure yours soon to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available from ticketsource.co.uk lavenham-sinfonia.
Mark your calendars because 22 une promises an extraordinary celebration of music and talent in the heart of Lavenham. This is an opportunity to witness classical masterpieces brought to life with elegance and energy—an evening to be cherished for years to come.
Ho Jai
Trek It. Ride It.
Have you ever wanted to challenge yourself while supporting a cause close to home? Now’s your chance.
My WiSH Charity is proud to support the West Su olk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT), which includes West Su olk Hospital, Newmarket Community Hospital, and vital NHS community services they provide across Su olk. ur mission is simple: to enhance patient care and support our NHS sta . From funding state-of-the-art e uipment to improving patient environments and supporting sta wellbeing, every pound raised helps us go above and beyond for our community.
This year, we’re thrilled to o er our supporters the chance to take part in a series of incredible challenge events. These are well-known, bucket-list style experiences – and now, for the rst time, you can take them on while fundraising for your local NHS charity. Take your pick from three exciting opportunities.
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
Tackle the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough in just one day. That’s 24 miles and over 1,400m of ascent – all in under 12 hours! This challenge o ers stunning views and a huge sense of achievement. oin us and claim your place in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Club, all while raising money for patient care right here in west Su olk.
National Three Peaks Challenge
If you’re up for a bigger test, why not con uer the UK’s three highest peaks in one incredible weekend? Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike (climbed at night!), and Yr Wyddfa Snowdon await. It’s a demanding 22-mile trek with over 3,000m of climbing, but the rewards are enormous. ondon to Paris Cycle Ride
Prefer two wheels to two feet? This ve-day, 311-mile cycling challenge takes you from the heart of London to the streets of Paris. It’s an unforgettable ride through beautiful countryside and bustling cities, all in support of My WiSH Charity and the people WSFT care for every day.
These events are more than just physical challenges – they’re a way to give back. Perhaps you, or someone you love, has been cared for at West Su olk or Newmarket Hospital. Maybe you just want to support your local NHS in a memorable way. Whatever your reason, we’d love to have you on board.
To nd out more or sign up, visit mywishcharity.co.uk and head to our ‘Events’ page.
Hadleigh Triathlon Club
We are a new club, based in Hadleigh, aimed at supporting and encouraging the sport of triathlon in our local area. Since we started at the beginning of April, we have attracted a growing membership with a wide range of experience from absolute novice to GB age group athletes and from rst time sprint triathletes to multiple Ironman nishers.
We have just been awarded the TriMark Bronze Award by British Triathlon which recognises that we have the correct management and safeguarding measures in place to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.
ur team of uali ed coaches run sessions six days per week, covering all aspects of swim, bike and run including sessions at an exclusive use swimming pool on two evenings per week. Details of our coaching program are available on our Facebook page – why not take a look? Whether you are a seasoned triathlete or maybe just tri-curious, we have something for you! Please get in touch and come along to see what we are all about.
Any membership ueries should be sent to membershiphadleightriclub@gmail.com
Hadleigh and Boxford Patient Particpation Group (PPG)
Out of Hours Doctor Need a doctor when the Health Centre is closed, including weekends? Call 111 for advice and details of your nearest ‘out of hours’ duty doctor.
Covid acs The Practice gave a total of 1,300 Covid jabs; 1140 on 5 April and the rest in local care homes. 50% of patients booked direct via the Anima text link which helped reduce calls into the surgery by 600. Approximately 60 patients did not show up. Sincere thanks to all involved for giving up their Saturday to ensure that we all have further protection. If you missed the Health Centre’s clinic see below for alternative venues.
Other Covid accination enues Covid vacs are available at Mill Pharmacy but by appointment only. For further details either check at the pharmacy, call 119 which is free, or book online. See link below. Use the same website link to nd your nearest walk-in centre where appointments are unnecessary.
Anima The number of patients who have registered with the online triage system, Anima, is increasing. However, some patients have still not registered. Have you? If not, it would be wise to complete the registration process before you become unwell and need to use it. You can register 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 are struggling with it you can telephone the surgery, a care navigator will help you. All re uests for an urgent on the day appointment, a routine GP appointment, home visit or a medication review should be submitted via Anima. However, appointments for nurses and blood tests etc. can still be arranged over the telephone. If you do not have access to a computer or mobile phone there is no cause for concern. You will still be able to make appointments in the usual way.
IT Help nce a month Communities Together o er helpful IT advice in the upstairs room of the Hadleigh Library. The next session will take place on Tuesday 6 May from 10a.m to noon. Booking is essential as places are limited. Call Tracey 01449 707031 or email info@communitiestogether-ea.org
Manic Mondays Patients making use of Anima have already had a positive impact on the overall number of telephone calls. However, there is still a mad rush on Monday mornings. If your call could wait then please choose another time to contact the practice or just use Anima. This will be less stressful for you and free up telephone slots for more pressing cases.
Patient Car Park This area is strictly for patients visiting the practice and the Practice Pharmacy.
Althernative Free Parking for Patients If you have to use the Babergh’s Toppes eld car park when you have a Health Centre appointment you can register your car inside the practice and have two hours free parking. The relevant machine is sited inside the Practice in the old pharmacy area. Please be aware that 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. Art Display Carla Wiggins’ artwork is now on display in the waiting area. Her peaceful seascapes are for sale with some of the proceeds going to the Practice’s Charitable Trust.
sed Blister Packs Did you know these can be recycled? Boots in Ipswich and Sudbury but not Hadleigh will accept the spent packaging from your tablets.
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French’s Care Haven
Hello to our readers, I hope as always you have all been keeping well.
We have a few horsey birthdays in May; Bee on 9 May will be 18 years old. Coco on the 10 May will be 16 years old and Annie on 27 will be 23 years old. If you would like to come to the farm and wish them happy birthday with a bag of horse food, you are welcome, just get in touch and let us know.
ur dog walk went very well and all enjoyed the route we planned along with the drinks and cakes. It was nice to see people who do not own a dog come along just for the walk. I would also like to thank Tracey for bringing some of her members from the Colchester walking group. The photo shows some of the walkers and dogs outside our summerhouse on a beautiful sunny day.
In our other photo is Rose, one of our latest rescues. We have found Rose has Asthma and the high levels of pollen at the moment are causing her to struggle breathing. Some of you who follow us may remember when Rose came to us last year, she was underweight for her breed and all her legs were full of open wounds from a mite infestation that had been eating away at her esh. She was distressed and in pain. Her weight has increased signi cantly with daily food and her legs, after having months of daily care, have healed and are now under control. As you can see in the photo we have bought Rose an inhaler that we have to put on her every day for around 5 minutes with the necessary medication in it to help her breath. This muzzle inhaler cost us over £1,000. I know I always ask if you can please help our charity with a one o donation or a regular monthly donation if you can, it is because our outgoings are more than our incomings with things like the inhaler for Rose, which is one thing on a long list that goes on and on each month. Giving our rescued animals the best of care and love is always my priority, but I need help from you nice readers.
We hope to have another dog walk and a meal night soon, so keep an eye out for those dates and we have a BBQ open day booked in for 27 uly, more information on these will be coming. For new readers we are a sanctuary for Animals and People, nestled in the serene countryside of Groton. Frenchs Care Haven is a registered charity dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating neglected and abused horses and donkeys. Beyond providing a safe haven for these animals, the sanctuary o ers Animal Assisted Therapy to support individuals facing mental health challenges, learning disabilities and con dence issues. We also work with elderly people who are either lonely, or are looking to spend some time with animals and nice people in a lovely environment. Visitors on the 25 acre farm can engage in various therapeutic activities, fostering personal growth and well-being. My contact details are below: Call me for an appointment. Jann on 0774775555 or email jann.turner@hotmail.co.uk FrenchsCareHaven.org.uk
Charities Working Together
Much to the delight of the town’s unseen knitters for the charity Project Linus UK, their wonderful blankets were forwarded to the NHS’ My Wish Charity for further distribution. This all became clear when a letter of thanks arrived from their Fund-Raising Manager. It seems the blankets were gratefully received and very much appreciated by the children’s Rainbow Ward at the West Su olk Hospital. We have over 30 home knitters creating the most amazing colourful ‘hugs’ with no restraints on size or creativity of stitches. ust recently, once a month, we have started to come together for a relaxing knitting session with the residents of Canterbury House.
If you would like to put your own knitting to good use please contact me for further details. an Devey deveys@btinternet.com 01473 827091.
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Hadleigh Cricket Club
Well, we only have the rst day of the new season to report on, but what a day! Record-breaking performances, some remarkable debuts, two wins and plenty of positives for the season ahead.
The 1st XI travelled to Worlington and chose to bat rst. The innings did not get o to the best of starts, with osh Davey falling to the very rst ball, but Marlon Dias and Lovejeet Singh got things back on track with a partnership of 129. Lovejeet made 60, and Callum Morrin gave Marlon more great support with 57. Marlon was eventually out for 102, including ve 6s, and Hadleigh’s 302 looked a challenging total. Worlington batted steadily but without anyone making a major contribution. ur overseas player Ainsley Ndlovu conceded just 13 runs from his 10 overs on his debut, but it was fellow spinners Ben Wallis (5-40) and Lovejeet (4-5) who did the damage, as Worlington were bowled out for 188.
However, performance of the day was at the Meadow in the 2nd team’s match with Tuddenham, where another debutant produced one of the most extraordinary innings ever seen at the club. sama Ilyas is a student at the University of Essex and there had been promising reports from those who had seen him netting. But as balls started sailing over the wall into Friars Road almost as soon as he came in, we knew that we were watching a very special talent. It took sama just 35 balls to score his hundred, almost certainly the fastest century ever by a Hadleigh batter, as we rattled up a huge total of 361-7. sama can bowl too, and he and another debutant, Ram Chauhan, blew away Tuddenham’s batting with a devastating opening spell. The visitors could only muster 59 in reply, and Arran Tampion’s team enjoyed a staggering winning margin of 302 runs!
A great start to the season. The Sunday XI, Academy XI and Ladies XI begin their league xtures in early May, so hopefully there will be more good results to report next month.
Gary Wiles
From Mallorca to St. Mary’s:
Hadleigh Rides Into Summer
Welcome to the start of summer happy people of Hadleigh. Well, we say summer but if the sun is out and we are out on our bikes then that is good enough for us.
ur female members have clearly got the summer cycling vibe just right as the girls got together for a trip to Mallorca. They had an amazing time soaking up the southern European sun and picking up views and roads you can’t replicate over here. According to the girls they put in a good 350miles and over Eighteen thousand feet of climbing which is amazing. We are sure they enjoyed some beautiful meals and a nice drink to celebrate every evening.
n the unior front we have a few riders still out there racing both on the road and in Mountain biking, but we will catch up with that next month. More importantly is the news that our annual Go-Ride Day went o with a bang last month. We had glorious weather, and 40 uniors spent the day training, learning new skills and making new cycling friends which is lovely to see.
The morning sessions were spent with coaches Roger, Rebecca and Rickaby improving our bike handling skills, cornering and climbing descending all of which went o beautifully. After some much needed lunch the kids bombed into some racing and timed observations giving us a chance to see their competitive streak come to the fore.
All in all, a brilliant day was had by the uniors and their parents and will hopefully result in bumper turn outs for our junior club sessions which return now on a Wednesday evening at 6.30pm at St. Mary’s Primary. Please get in contact if you have any budding young cyclists in the family.
Adults can continue to access Sunday morning rides and also now a Friday evening slot at Colchester Gateway’s 1-mile-long track which will be held once a month. Again, chat to any members to nd out more information.
The rst weekend in April had Nathalie Hooper and Kevin Long running half marathons in di erent countries. Nathalie ran the Prague Half Marathon as the rst race in her SuperHalf journey. This is a collection of six races held in six di erent countries with a chance to get the SuperMedal at the end of all six. These races attract thousands of runners including the elites and are a good excuse to explore new cities. The out of the ordinary warm weather hindered her race, but she still came in with a good time.
Meanwhile Kevin was having the most amazing experience at the London Landmarks Half Marathon. With just under 24,000 runners taking part and crowds cheering everyone on for the whole 13.1 miles there was a great atmosphere. The brilliant route with lots of twists and turns took him through all the major sights of London. He nished with a chip time of 1:19:00 which gave him personal best of which he is very proud and he nished with an amazing 64th place!
Adam Chamberlin decided to try his hand at the Can But Tri Spring Enduro Duathlon which is a three hour endurance event at Thetford forest of running and cycling. The idea is to complete as many laps as you can in three hours starting with a run then cycle, rinse and repeat for the three hours or until you want to nish. Men’s was a strong eld of 15. Adam was true to his word and didn’t go out too hot straight away and kept his runs and cycle laps uite consistent and slowly made ground of those that went out the front early to get a good start. The clear winner won with 12 laps. Adam and 5 others completed 11 laps so it was then decided on how long over the three hours the 11th lap was completed. Adam was 26 seconds over the hour and was awarded a fantastic second place.
n 12 April the club entered the Su olk Road Relay Championships held at the Northern Gateway in Colchester. This was the rst time we had run this event and so didn’t really know what to expect. Each team consisted of three runners and had to run 3 miles each. The juniors, also a team of three, ran three 1.6 mile legs. We had entered seven senior teams and 1 junior team and all found it to be a great experience. The support for each other was amazing and with so many Clubs racing it was fantastic to go home with a haul of trophies in the di erent age categories!
ur boys U15 came third, ladies V40 came third, ladies V50 came second, ladies V60 came 3 and our V60 men came rst. What an outstanding achievement from everyone.
If you would like to join a friendly and supportive running club as a member you can nd out all about us and how to join at www. hadleigh hares.co.uk. If you are interested in coaching we would love to hear from you.
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