The Village Edition, August 2015

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August 2015

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Epic Ride from London to Paris raises £7000 Ten cyclists from Hadleigh Cycling Club rode from London to the Paris in under 24 hours on 27 June and raised over £7000 for the Hadleigh’s childrens cancer charity, The Brendan Oakes Trust. The team cycled 265miles in total. There were some problems leaving London but the riders managed to catch their ferry and took a short break. The challenge really started in France, where they found out how hilly northern France is compared to Suffolk. The temperatures rose to 37 degrees without any shade or breeze. (The team went through 130 litres of water on the trip.) The final leg into Paris saw some welcome shade as they approached the Arc de Triomphe. The team were welcomed by friends and family and their exhausted support team. The team were accompanied on the ride by the Suffolk Roadsafe Team, Colin Kerr and Mark Oakes. The epic venture had the backing of the Hadleigh Cycling Club, The Pedal House and Sunny Day Cycles. P&O Ferries provided free passage. The Brendon Oakes Trust supports children and their families during treatment. The money raised by the cyclists will be used to renovate the dated Teenage Cancer Ward at Ipswich Hospital. Dulux has offed to donate paint and labour. Springfield Junior School in Ipswich embraced the challenge and raised in excess of £3500.

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Cartoon Money for St. Elizabeth’s An exhibition of cartoons by Suffolk-based Keith Waite, one of Britain’s greatest-ever political and social cartoonists, has raised £1,209.43 for St Elizabeth’s Hospice, Ipswich, where he spent some time shortly before his death last year. His widow, Renee Waite, of Pin Mill, presented the hospice with a cheque for £1,000, made up of money from a raffle of one of the cartoons and contributions from the sale of other cartoons. The £209.43 came from bucket donations. The raffle was won by Philip Cordle, of Chelmondiston.

The exhibition was of 40 cartoons Keith Waite drew for the Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror between 1969 to 1986. They included some of the sharpest political attacks ever made on Premier Margaret Thatcher and her Ministers.

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The Lakes Restaurant at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa will be launching their series of Foodie Nights on Thursday 6th August with an extra special guest - Gregg Wallace from the popular BBC TV’s “Masterchefs” series. Guests for this exciting evening will enjoy a welcome drink in the Hotel Lounge followed by a delicious 3-course dinner in the restaurant, prepared by the hotel’s award-winning chefs, while Gregg mingles and chats with everyone.

He'll host a Q&A session where you can ask him anything about food and he'll also be running a fun quiz for you during the evening. Tickets cost just £39.95 pp to include the welcome drink and 3 course dinner (additional drinks are not included). You can book online at www.stokebynayland.com or by calling the sales office on 01206 265837 or 262836 or email tina.impett@stokebynayland.com. As space is limited for this popular event you are advised to book early!

Three more enticing Foodie Nights are planned by Stoke by Nayland Hotel’s award-winning Executive Head Chef, Alan Paton – so make a note in your diary so you don’t miss out! These will each be themed and the ticket cost of £39.95 pp will include a welcome drink, sumptuous 6 course taster menu and wines paired with the main and dessert courses: Thursday 17th September - Jewels of the Sea Thursday 29th October - The Best of East Anglia Tuesday 24th November - German Christmas Market For more information please visit the web page at www.stokebynayland.com/news-events/events/foodie-nights

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On the 28th June 2015 we were joined by family and friends in London to join over 1000 other people who have been going through the same ordeal as ourselves of losing a child to one of the range of conditions that can cause sudden cardiac death. It would have been our daughter Rebecca's 30th Birthday on June 29th 2015 so we thought this would be an ideal event to attend in her memory and to raise awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The walk involved crossing seven bridges and despite the rain everyone managed to complete the walk and enjoyed the sites of London.

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‘Polar Explorers’ Children’s Holiday Club Children from Lavenham and surrounding villages are getting ready for a summer of fun and games as the churches in the village prepare to run this year’s holiday club!

Based on Scripture Union’s ‘Polar Explorers’ holiday club material the weekly sessions will be full of games, crafts, music, DVD presentations and Bible stories. The children, with the help of ‘Sir Random Finds’ and ‘Bare Feet’, will go on a mini-expedition each week and learn about a New Testament character. Through the lives of these people, they learn that no one is too anything to be part of God’s big expedition, that is, to be a friend of Jesus and go out and help other people be friends of Jesus too.

The holiday club, which is FREE to attend, runs from every Tuesday morning in August from 10am to 1.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall, The Common, Lavenham and is open to all local primary school aged children. A simple lunch will be provided for all children attending. The month long holiday club will conclude with a special Family Service in Lavenham Church at 10.15am on the 30th August 2015, followed immediately by a BBQ/Picnic, to which those children who have participated in the Polar Explorers Holiday Club can share what they have learned with their friends and families.

One of the leaders of the holiday club, The Revd Mark Woodrow, is excited about the event. ‘Last year we ran our first holiday club, and it was amazing to see the children have so much fun, whilst at the same time learning about the Christian faith. We are hoping that even more children will come along this year’.

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We are a family living in central Brittany, France who have family in the Hadleigh village. Following my father’s stroke, unfortunately, he can no longer visit us in France and we have decided to try to visit them and bring our two daughters over for their first taste of a British Christmas (ie: Carol services, Christingle, Pantos, lights etc). We would prefer to stay in a property instead of a hotel but prices are so inflated for Christmas that it is outside our budget.

We are lucky enough to have both another property in Brittany (sleeps 4) and another in Menorca, Spain (sleeps 4) which we would be offering in exchange (but not only for Christmas - any time of the year for up to 3 weeks - depending on the season). We are a non-smoking professional couple with two wellbehaved girls (11 and 12) and we just want a property sleeping minimum of 4 as a base from which to explore the area and visit family and friends. The period required would be approx. 12 days between 19 Dec - 1 Jan. I am happy to furnish more details by email to anyone who contacts me with a suitable property, I hope the above makes sense but if you wish to telephone me please do not hesitate to do so on 00 332 96 263548. Or email: amanda.campbell@wanadoo.fr

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The Sudbury Area Cancer Support Group got off to an excellent start in March this year with more than 20 patients and carers attending its first four meetings.

A team of cancer survivors, healthcare professionals and volunteers are working together to provide a local support group in a relaxing environment where people with similar problems can share experiences, obtain information from a variety of sources and take part in social activities. The group is open to anyone affected by cancer whether undergoing or having completed treatment, and their carers.

Meetings are free and open to anyone able to attend whether from Sudbury, Great Cornard, Clare, Long Melford, Glemsford, Lavenham, Bures, Hadleigh, or Halstead and North Essex Villages.

Meeting Dates / Times Saturday 15th August 10.30 am to 2.00 pm Group outing to “The Quiet Place” garden, Monks Eleigh by kind invitation of Maureen Morris Wednesday 26th August 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm (note change of time) Walk across Sudbury’s historic Water Meadows followed by a “pint” at the Mill Hotel.

Wednesday 23rd September 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm Speaker to be arranged Wednesday 28th October 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm Speaker to be arranged Meetings 4th Wednesday every month from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm at The Friends Meeting House, Friars Street, Sudbury, CO10 2AA For more information, or a chat about our new group contact; Ruth or Phil Worsley Tel: 01787 370978 or email: ruth-SACSG@outlook.com

Fluid movement at Orchard Barn Orchard Barn is off-grid, so no mains electricity, no mains gas and no mains water. However we need water for our construction projects and for the plants on the vegetable plot.

We have a large pond and rainwater is collected at various points around the site. But movement of that water around the site, particularly the volumes required by thirsty vegetables, means we are looking at ways to make life easier. A tank at the highest point of the garden would make gravity watering possible but we have to get the water to that tank. One idea is a solar powered pump trickle feeding it from one of the rainwater tanks. A low-tech alternative would be a hand-pump and one volunteer has produced a prototype made out of drainpipe, a broom-handle, wood and flexible plastic.

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Hadleigh Loyalty Scheme The winner of the July draw is Mrs. Mellersh of Hadleigh. Don’t forget to hand in your completed cards before you go on holiday so that they can be entered in the August draw.

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AGM & Summer Fling: Liz Wilson opened the meeting and complimented members on their fine summery appearance. She thanked Barbara Tryon for all her hard work as Club Secretary these past ten years. Barbara was then presented with a healthy looking rose bush appropriately named ‘Homage to Barbara’. Liz welcomed the new secretary, Julie Davies, and wished her luck in her new role. The Treasurer, Carole Burne and Publicity & Programme Organiser, Jan Devey, gave their reports, the latter finishing on a more lighthearted note with a reading of an ‘Ode to Fifty Shades of Grey’. On behalf of all the members, June Brown gave a vote of thanks to the Committee for their hard work throughout the year. The meeting closed and Helen and her team from Angel Delights swept in with a delicious summer buffet complete with mouth watering desserts. Professional musicians ‘Words and Music’ followed on and it didn’t take much to get members on the dance floor gyrating and singing heartily to the duo’s 60’s repertoire.

Vineyard owner, Guy Howard, takes Fidelis’ members around Gifford Hall Vineyard.

Giffords Hall Vineyard: The rain held off just long enough for the group to complete a comprehensive guided walking tour of this extensive, family owned and run, vineyard. Our guide, owner Guy Howard talked us through the processes from planting to bottling. The group then repaired to the Wine Tasting Room to try a selection of the vineyard’s produce. Director, Linda Howard, explained the differences between the wines while members were happy to sample and enjoy them all.

The Stable Door Café and the Cellar Door Shop were also open for business.

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Language, Lore & Legend, The Story of English with Dr Graham Platts Stoke-by-Nayland WEA presents a series of 10 Lectures Starting on Thursday 24th September 2015, in Stoke-by-Nayland Village Hall at 7.30 pm.

Language in this country was very different 1000 years ago, and yet still forms the basis of our own language. We shall look at the main phases in this development by tracing the broad history of settlers here and their language legacy, including stories, traditions and legends they brought with them.

Dr Graham Platts has had a lifelong interest in English as a language and evolving medium of communication. He has taught English to children in school as well as to speakers of other languages and before his retirement worked as a School Principal in Oman and Pakistan. He has a BA in English Literature, also an MA and PhD in medieval studies.

Fees: Adult £48 (payable after the first lecture). Come to the first session or please contact Sue Whiteley for further information.

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What an exciting summer term at Kersey Primary School This week has been incredibly busy as we have been taking part in Sports Week. The children have had the opportunity to take part in a climbing wall, an army assault course, a host of dance activities and of course, sports day. All of the children have definitely been kept on their toes this week!

There have been a multitude of school trips this term, from the Badgers visiting the Woodbridge Tide Mill, to Owls taking part in a musical extravaganza. I also know that the Hedgehogs are very excited about their trips to Dawes Hall in the coming weeks. As the end of the school year approaches Owls class are busy rehearsing their end of year performance of Roald Dahl’s, ‘Cinderella’.

An Evening with Gwen Dunn in Whatfield Gwen Dunn was the Headteacher of Whatfield School for 30 years, from 1951.

On Saturday, 19th September, we will devote an evening, in the village hall, to celebrate all those years of service with her. We will show some of the short educational films she helped to make in the village, which used her school students as the stars, and will include an exhibition of many pictures taken over the years of the school, Gwen Dunn, and her many students. If you would like to come along, meet old friends, watch the films and talk to Gwen, our special evening will run from 7.30 to 9.30 in the village hall. Tea, coffee, biscuits and a bar will be available.

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Howard with Alan Planck and Leeks Skips Hello all my readers. I am penning these words amongst the rose beds of the Gibbons’ residence with some glorious weather.

You have two pictures to enjoy this month – I am in front of a Leeks Skips lorry with its proprietor Alan Planck and standing in a skip below.

Skips are very handy things for getting rid of garden debris and such like. Do give Leeks a call on 01473 824256 or 07850 208974 if you need a skip.

Isn’t it annoying when you go somewhere and people seem to think that they have a right to reserve seats all over the place. On several occasions lately I have been told, “those seats are taken”.

I work on the basis that if there is not a bottom on the seat then it is available and my entourage and I rest our weary bones!

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The Drama Zone What a fantastic start to 2015 we have had at The Drama Zone. In April this year we performed our debut show, "The Inquisitive Butterfly", which showcased a collaboration of creative writing, movement and comedy, all of which was very well received by our audience members. Following on from this and keeping it topical, in July our second show, "Sheeptastic" brought together all things sheep in a series of short sketches, devised by young people and performed to family and friends and enjoyed by both audience and cast members alike.

The Drama Zone continues to grow and develop and due to this we are in a position to offer a fun opportunity for young people this summer.

On Tuesday 25th August the Ansell Community Centre in Hadleigh will play host to A FREE fun filled drama workshop for young people age from 7+.

Beginning at 10.30-12.30 participants will have the opportunity to see how much fun a drama zone workshop can be.

Places are limited are on a first come first served basis. After the workshop parents and workshops participants are invited to stay and enjoy free refreshments and young people will have the option of making and creating a piece of art for a small charge with Teresas sand art table.

Drama can be a great medium to instill confidence, develop self esteem and promote teamwork skills. It is also a lot of fun and young people who take part are able to take the skills they learn and transfer them into other areas of their lives. At The Drama Zone our ethos is to include, support and create.

Having a person centred approach and an inclusive policy ensures that every child who attends is respected, valued and encourged to shine.

For further information or to book your free place contact 07718 935939. The Drama Zone, inspiring, including and encouraging young people to create, grow and perform.

Thankyou I would like to say thank you to the lady and gentleman who helped me on the 10th June when I tripped over the mat at the side exit of the Co-op. Thanks also to the Community Bus for the help and for taking my shopping home.

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If you have experienced ‘bereavement’ or ‘loss’ of any kind, either recently or not so recently, you might find this new group helpful. ‘Living with Loss’ is going to meet on the second Wednesday afternoon of each month, 2.30pm – 4pm .

This group will concentrate more on giving people the opportunity to say how they are feeling at this moment in their life, as well as sharing a cuppa and cake. No-one has to say more than they want to, and, of course, each person’s situation is different. However, we hope this will give people the opportunity to be both comforted and encouraged by what others have to say as well as by sharing their own experiences. Loss can encompass different things, such as bereavement, loss of health, loss of friends, loss of pet, loss of job etc.

The next date is August 12th in ‘The Guildroom’ at The Guildhall (entrance door across the churchyard from St Mary’s) continuing on September 9th, October 14th, November 11th and so on.

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I met a man in the chemist, but didnt’t know the man Telling him one of my poems wasn’t really my plan.

I saw him again in Huffers and ordered a cup of coffee Nearly ordred a cheesecake covered in liquid coffee.

I sat in the corner hiding my face so he couldn’t see me And to my great surprise he bought me a cup of tea.

He found my poems funny and wanted to see me again, But told him I’ll only come if it doesn’t pour with rain.

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Friends of Whatfield School 12 Marathons : 12 Months Marathon Number 7: 11/07/15 Ranscombe Summer Challenge: Completed.

26.3 fantastic although hot miles, through a beautiful rural reserve on rolling chalk downland trail amidst an array of wild flowers, wildlife and fantastic views over North Kent.

Marathon Number 8: 12/08/15 Battle of Britain 75: Which is set under the White Cliffs of Dover. I feel a massive, massive thank you must be extended to Traviss Willcox (pictured with Gary above), and Rachel Smith www.saxon-shore.com for squeezing us in for marathon number 8 and supporting us through 6 previous marathons.

Marathon 9: The Black Hugin: 05/09/15 Marathon 10: Gower Ultra Marathon 50: 10/10/15 Marathon 11: Dymchurch Marathon: 29/11/15 Friends of Whatfield School feel that further resources for Whatfield Primary School will continue to give children further opportunities within education, development and play.

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Nine Babergh Car Parks Retain Safer Parking Awards Five car parks in Sudbury and four in Hadleigh have retained their Park Mark status under the national Safer Parking Scheme. The council-operated car parks at Girling Street, Mill Lane, Station Road, Stour Street and The Station in Sudbury, and the High Street, Magdalen Road, Maiden Way and Stonehouse Road in Hadleigh, have all met the requirements of a risk assessment conducted by the Police. The assessment covers - amongst other criteria - the management of the car parks, crime recording and statistics, vehicular and pedestrian access, and provision of lighting and signage, to ensure that measures are in place to create a safe environment. For customers, using a Park Mark Safer Parking facility means that the car park has been vetted by the Police and has measures in place to create a safe environment.

Cllr. Frank Lawrenson, Portfolio Holder for Environment, said: “We are thrilled that we have retained our accreditation under this nationwide scheme. This demonstrates our commitment to providing and maintaining safe and clean car parks throughout the district, and we hope that this will encourage more visitors into our market towns.” Peter Gravells, Park Mark Scheme Area Manager, said: “I am delighted that Babergh District Council is in the Safer Parking Scheme. It is evident that through their management practices and the excellent physical attributes of the car parks that every consideration is given to the user. “ Park Mark status was first awarded to the Girling Street, Hadleigh High Street and Stonehouse Road car parks in July 2005, to the Magdalen Road and Maiden Way car parks in October 2008, and to the Mill Lane, Station Road, Stour Street and Sudbury Station car parks in August 2010.

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I arrived in Whatfield in the dark of a wet November. It was late afternoon, and my sat- nav had put me through the ford by the Overgang in a car with exhausted occupants and a fed up cat. The road up to the village seemed to be covered in mud and gravel, and the overhanging trees ensured that it felt as if we were entering a different dimension; this was not South London anymore. Where were the lights, pavements, zebra crossings, road markings and all the other trappings of urban life? The lorry which arrived with our worldly belongings seemed like an ocean going liner trundling along The Street. When, finally empty, it left to return to urban streets in a far off universe, I stared down the road, realising that I couldn’t actually see anything because it was evening in a Suffolk village. The learning curve was just about to start.

My wife, Christina, and I, came to Whatfield for purely selfish reasons: a lovely house with plenty of space and beautiful gardens, fields and trees. The chance, perhaps, for two recently retired History Teachers to find a permanent cure for the effects of 36 years in a classroom in a school with 2000 students, and a life lived in a busy and increasingly crowded suburb of London.

We quickly met more people in the village than we would have ever thought possible, because the residents of Whatfield were friendly, welcoming, completely unpretentious and, in many cases, even retained a beautiful soft Suffolk accent which is far superior to my ‘estuary’ English. We also rapidly discovered that the community spirit and will to succeed across the village was exceptional, and decided that part of the privilege of living in Whatfield should include helping to support the community with whatever limited skills we brought from our old world.

Marion, who had vacated our house, Grubbs Edge, to live in Hadleigh, had left me a book to read. She said that I should find it interesting. Once I began reading ‘A Suffolk Childhood’ by Simon Dewes, my imagination began to kick in. I began to explore the village, looking more carefully at the often curious pattern of different types of houses which spoke volumes about a history of a village which I did not know, but which clearly had ancient roots. I devoured every book I could find which talked about the village in past times. There is a rich history in the fabric of Whatfield which has yet to be fully discovered, but the first thing that struck me was the enormous rate of change during the 20th century which is so evident. Those changes, and the challenges which accompany them, will continue, and the village will evolve in ways which no one can yet predict.

But I am a history man. My instinct is to look at how, why, when and with what results did the inventions, wars, changing occupations, transport and many other influences have on a small village within, mostly, living memory. I decided to ask local people who have lived much, or all, of their lives in Whatfield if I could interview them (and record their Suffolk accents). Their memories, plus photos from the past which often are not widely seen and yet can tell fascinating stories, could pave the way for a book which could give glimpses of local lives once led and which were different from our modern experience.

My first interviewee was Mary Squirrell. With her wonderful knowledge of the village and its people, the number of ‘Yes, David’s interviewed me too’ victims has grown quickly. Every memory has been carefully written down, and the interviewee has had a copy to ensure accuracy. A picture of how the village once was is beginning to emerge, through the eyes of those who have experienced the huge changes.

And so I come to a plea. I am already indebted to my fellow history enthusiasts in the village who have already researched aspects of the past of Whatfield, such as Molly Eastman and Jill and John Durant. The amazing work of Joy Wellings, when she was a resident here, is superb, and Joy Green has maintained and added to the rich collection of information which documents times past here.

If you have memories of Whatfield and have a long association with the village, please let me know. If you know of someone who no longer lives in the village but who would enjoy remembering and talking about their past here, again, please let me know. Once I have recorded the memories, we can move towards creating our own, unique, collection of knowledge in a book about how a small Suffolk village emerged from huge pressures and challenges over at least a century and emerged not just intact, but confident enough to enter the Suffolk ‘ Village of the Year’ competition in 2014, take on all comers, and win.

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Remember and celebrate a loved one this summer with St Elizabeth Hospice’s Sunflower Memories St Elizabeth Hospice have launched a new appeal for people to remember and celebrate a loved one this summer called Sunflower Memories, see below and image attached, and it would be great if you could publicise this in your magazines in your area.

Remember and celebrate a loved one this summer with St Elizabeth Hospice’s Sunflower Memories. This summer you’re invited to remember and celebrate a loved one by dedicating a sunflower marker in their name in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice.

The name of your loved one will be written on a sunflower marker and planted in wooden wheelbarrows in the hospice’s garden, creating a sea of colour, in return for a donation to the hospice. The sunflowers will be planted and displayed from 8 August through until 31 August and anyone is welcome to come along in this time to see them and enjoy the hospice’s beautiful garden.

On Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August there be two special Sunflower Memories remembrance services held at the hospice in Foxhall Road, Ipswich at 3pm.

After the service there will be refreshments available and the first opportunity to see all the dedicated sunflowers on display in the wheelbarrows. Once the event is finished, the sunflowers will be available to collect from the hospice reception between 1 - 31 September 2015.

Pauline Donkin, the hospice’s fundraising development manager, said: “Anyone is welcome to make a donation and dedicate a sunflower in memory of their loved one, whether they were cared for by the hospice or not”. “Our beautiful garden will host hundreds of little wooden sunflowers; all displaying the names of loved ones who are no longer with us, in wooden wheelbarrows kindly donated to us by the Ipswich Lion’s Club”. “All the money we raise from the donations towards the sunflowers will go towards providing vital care and support to more than 2,000 patients and their families every year.”

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Bereavement and Loss Day August 8th OR October 3rd This one day event is intended for anyone, who has experienced Bereavement or Loss of any kind or would like to help someone who is experiencing either, whether you are a family member, friend, or professional working closely with others. We ran two of these days in 2014 and those who attended found the day very useful and informative.

It seems we all struggle with what to say or do for those who are experiencing loss. The learning on the days will be about the theory of grief and the grieving process, dispelling the myths around it and giving more understanding of how to ‘be’ with someone. Importantly helping us to learn what not to say. The days will be led by Sue Pullen, about whom a brief and relevant background is given below. There will be an opportunity to talk in pairs or in groups, where participants are free to share their own experiences and concerns if they wish.

It is advised that the day is for people whose experience of Loss or Bereavement is longer than 8 – 10 months.

We are offering these days again in 2015 On Saturday August 8th and Saturday October 3rd in St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh from 10am – 4pm.

There will be a maximum of 20 participants per day. We are able to offer these days for a small cost of £10 per person towards expenses thanks to our sponsors, however if this is a difficulty and you would really like to attend then please speak to me about it. Drinks will be provided but please bring a packed lunch.

Sue Pullen is co-ordinator for a community bereavement service in Essex, called Steppingstones and a qualified and experienced Counsellor and Supervisor. Before that Sue worked in an adult and children’s hospice for 14 years, firstly on the care floor and then in the family support team. Sue also offers bereavement training to both the general public and professionals.

Sue writes: ‘I am passionate about this subject and believe this is one of the last taboos. If we can talk and understand about death and the grieving process, something that will surely happen to us all, maybe we can be alongside the bereaved in a meaningful way. I believe that bereavement is a process to be supported not a problem to be solved.’

As numbers are limited to 20 per day it is important that those wishing to attend book their place. Please could you contact or leave a message for Pauline Thrower on 07909 796266 or email at pauline@pt-counselling.uk OR at St Mary’s Church Office 01473 824987 or email at office@stmaryshadleigh.co.uk and you will be sent a booking form to complete and return. Thank you.

Hadleigh Community Choir and Rosa’s Fund Launching the new Junior Section In September 2015 Hadleigh Community Choir will be launching its new Junior Section in conjunction with Rosa’s Fund. It has always been the aim of Hadleigh Community Choir to include children in the age range 8-16 and thanks to Rosa’s Fund we start the process on 22nd September.

Any child age 8–16 is welcome to come to the launch evening, alone or with parents or guardians, to Hadleigh United Reformed Church at 7.00pm on Tuesday 22nd September. Members of HCC will be there with the new Junior Section MD, Alan Humphrey, and the new Junior Section Manager and Child Protection Officer, Maggie Addison.

At the launch we will explain how the new Junior Section will work and what the children will be doing at the Thursday evening rehearsals from 6.00pm to 7.00pm in the URC during the months of October and November leading to their first performance with the Adult Choir at our Christmas Concert on Saturday 12th December 2015.

So make a note in your diary that the launch evening for Hadleigh Community Choir’s new Junior Section is at 7.00pm on Tuesday 22nd September in the URC (entry is free). All children age 8-16 are welcome. For more information call Peter on 01473 824033 or Maggie on 01473 809927.

What’s On in Sudbury - August 2015 With the school holidays upon us, Sudbury has plenty to keep everyone entertained especially children.

Gainsborough’s House has Family Drop in Days run from 10am to 1.30pm every Tuesday, with the opportunity to view their exhibitions. In addition there are a variety of events taking; August 4; make your own picture frame, August 11; have a go at fabric printing, August 18; create a model from one of Thomas Gainsborough’s landscapes and August 25; Tom’s Trunk, Fake or Forture.

Keep the whole family active this summer at South Suffolk Leisure! Go swimming and enjoy the Wet ‘n’ Wild fun session weekdays in the holidays at Kingfisher Leisure Pool.

Little Kingfishers children up to 10 years can have great fun exploring the 4-tiered play frame which includes a ball pool. Babies have their own area which provides a safe sensory & interactive with ball pool.

A great way of discovering some of Sudbury’s history is to walk the Talbot Trail and follow the bronzes depicting Sudbury’s heritage. A booklet is available at the Tourist Information Centre for only 50p with details of the history behind each of the sculptures and map for a fascinating walk around the town.

From hourly and day hire to two day 'canoe camping' trips Outdoor Hire Centres Sudbury base can be found on the banks of the River Stour at The Rare Cow Steakhouse beside Ballingdon Bridge and offers canoes, kayaks and row boats. Pre-booking recommended, for more information visit www.riverstourexplorer.co.uk.

Free lunchtime concerts continue every Tuesday throughout August between 12.30pm and 1.30pm in St. Peter’s featuring local musicians and they are now looking for more players and singers for 2016.

Other free events to watch are the Sudbury Rowing Regatta on Saturday, August 1 which takes place on Friars Meadow and the Sudbury Carnival on Sunday, August 30 with the procession going from Alexandra Road around the town, returning to the Delphi Sports Ground.

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

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Come enjoy Semer beach, Fruity fun and piglets too Yes, the small village of Semer really does have a beach, or at least Hollow Trees Farm in Semer does.

Visit the Hollow Trees Farm Trail this summer and you will discover that we have a very large sand pit to have fun in.

Buckets and spades will be on hand and standing by will be an array of animals in their ‘beach huts’.

There will be more fun to come in early August, when we will be opening our Fruity Mini Maze. This will be an optional extra when you visit the farm trail. For a small additional fee (on top of the standard £2.50 entry charge) you can enter the maze and your challenge will be to find the six juicy fruit ‘rubbings’ Semer Beach begins to take shape! around the paths. Find them all and your prize will be a voucher to swap for a piece of fruit in the farm shop.

So, not only will you have extra fun on the farm you can enjoy some juicy fruit too.

There is the usual farm trail fun with Pogals pit, welly throwing, the giants chair and more. There are lots of animals to see and feed and just in time for the summer holidays a litter of piglets have been born too.

Hollow Trees Farm is just three miles from the Hadleigh bypass on the A1141 Lavenham Road and is open 7 days a week.

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Ebony’s Blog My life at The Shelley Centre A very happy day was enjoyed by everyone who came to the Shelley Show at the end of June. 26 riders competed in the Dressage and Countryside Challenge Classes and were able to show their expertise to families and friends. They, and the horses and ponies, looked very smart and the smiles on the faces of both riders and spectators when the rosettes and trophies were presented made it a hugely rewarding experience for all the Shelley helpers.

We are grateful to the Ipswich Lions Club who kindly presented a new cup for the Senior Turnout class this year. Awards were also given to riders who have made a special achievement in their riding progress through the year. Picture shows Katelynn riding Alfie with Liz winners of Junior Turnout Class. Full details of the Show results are available on our Web Site under the Shelley News section.

We were delighted to show a group of Hadleigh Brownies around the Stables when they came to find out about our work. Having been introduced to all the horses they hope to hold a fund raising event so that they can join our scheme to Sponsor a Pony. Incidentally this makes a very worthwhile birthday or Christmas gift, for a minimum donation of £25 your name will be displayed outside the stable door and you will receive a booklet about your chosen pony.

Details are on the Web Site or contact to Di Godfrey at The Centre.

A change of routine and different activities are a welcome break for our ponies during the summer holidays to keep them refreshed and fit, ready for our new term which starts on 7th September. For details and entry forms for the Long Distance Ride on 13th September contact maggierayner@hotmail.com.

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Lady Windermere’s Fan Sudbury Dramatic Society based at Sudbury’s Quay Theatre are paying a return visit to Oscar Wilde in the capable hands of director Denis Brogan, by staging Wilde’s play dealing with trust and marriage, Lady Windermere’s Fan, from Tuesday 8th to Saturday 12th September. When happily married Lady Windermere is told that her husband is frequently visiting, and paying large sums of money to, a mysterious woman, her world falls apart. Believing that her husband is having an affair, she decides to leave him for another man. However she reckons without the mysterious Mrs Erlynne who persuades her to return home, which she does – but in her haste she leaves her fan behind!

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Hadleigh & District Footpath Volunteers Our walk this month will be on Saturday 8th. It will be a circular route starting and finishing at Stoke by Nayland Church. Participants will have to find their own way to Stoke as there is now no public transport there from Hadleigh. The church is easy to find in Stoke as it is the biggest building in the village and can be seen for miles around, and there is plenty of parking available.

We will leave the church at 10am. and walk to Harrow Street Farm via The Downs, Popular Farm, Beechams Farm, and Stoke By Nayland Golf Club.

We will then return to Stoke Church via Hynards, The Carrs, Plough Lane, Cock Street, Nayland Hall, Townland Barn, Harpers Grove, Nayland Village, The Old Pest House, Elm Covert, Popular Farm, and The Downs. There will be a comfort stop at a hostelry in Nayland Village. The walk is 7.5 miles in length and should take about 3 hours to complete. It is suitable for all walkers, children over ten, and your dog. We recommend participants wear strong shoes, or preferably walking boots as some of the paths are rough and wet in places. There are some wonderful views on this walk.

Further information about this walk, or the other activities of the footpath volunteers may be obtained from David Warner (Hadleighs Footpath Warden) on 01473 652416, mobile 07749 732941 or E-mail nottinghamvictoria@supanet.com

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Lavenham's Future - Have Your Say Over the next few days all residents of Lavenham should receive an invitation to look at, and comment on, the latest draft of the Lavenham Neighbourhood Development Plan (the Plan).

This is the formal pre-submission consultation of the Plan which is required by the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended. The Plan is available on line at http://www.discoverlavenham.co.uk/c.do?category=155 and hard copies are also available to view in the Library, the Village Hall and in The Guildhall. There will also be three open days as follows; 1. Wednesday 29th July in the Guildhall from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

2. Sunday 2nd August in the Village Hall from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m.

3. Tuesday 4th August in the Guildhall from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This consultation period will last for at least 6 weeks and is designed to allow residents and other interested parties to comment on the Plan before it is formally submitted later in the year.

Comments can be forwarded to lavenhampc@yahoo.co.uk by 9th September 2015. Comment books will also be available at the open day venues.

Further information on the Plan including the background information which supports it and summaries of the residential and business survey results are also available on the Lavenham NP web site at www.lavenham-np.co.uk Copies of the Plan have also been sent to statutory consultees including Suffolk County Council, Babergh District Council, English Heritage, Anglian Water and other interested parties such as neighbouring Parish Councils. A full list of consultees is available on the Lavenham NP web site.

Babergh District Council has issued a screening report which is designed to determine whether or not the content of the Lavenham Neighbourhood Development Plan requires a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) in accordance with the European Directive 2001/42/EC and associated Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004. The document can be viewed at the link below and confirms that an SEA is not required. http://www.babergh.gov.uk/assets/Uploads-BDC/Economy/StrategicPlanning-Policy/NeighbourhoodPlanning/LavenhamNPSEAHRAScreeningReport2015.pdf Carroll Reeve, Chairman Lavenham Parish Council

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Hadleigh Healing Society The holidays are here, the anticipation of spending time relaxing, being with the family all thoughts of work hopefully forgotten for the next two weeks.

Laying on a beach, waves gently lapping, children digging in the sand an idyllic picture. Unfortunately, that picture has been shattered by events abroad. You ask yourselves WHY. There is no easy answer to that question and one that greater minds than ours have pondered on over the centuries. We just have to try and carry on with our lives respecting others, showing generosity of spirit.

It is not easy when it affects you and yours. If you are finding it difficult to come to terms with the way the world is and would like someone to talk to our qualified healers are there to listen. Just telephone: 01473 823282 (answer machine) or log onto www.hadleighsociety.org for an appointment On Saturday, 19th September we are having another Clairvoyant Day. It is an opportunity to have a 20 minute private reading with a medium for £12. If you would like a reading, book early because these Clairvoyant Days are very popular. Telephone: 01473 823282 (answer machine) leaving a contact name and telephone number or log onto www.hadleighhealingsociety.org

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Six Acre Productions presents: Make do and Mend This year, Six Acre Productions is proud to announce its new murder mystery: Make do and Mend, written by Tom Hitchcock. This year, the cast transport you back to late summer in 1940; to the home of the Acker family. Where we are attending their late summer gala evening to raise money for Spitfires to help the war effort. But,there is a sinister feel to the evening resulting in a murder.

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The casualties we’ve seen include pigeons fallen out of nests, orphaned ducklings, lambs rejected by their mothers, an abandoned fawn and two baby hedgehogs. Sadly, one did not survive due to severe flystrike but the other is thriving.

A young badger was also brought in after it’s sibling was killed by a dog and we believe the parent was shot.

Fortunately he has since been successfully released into a secure sett in another area with a group of similar aged badgers.

Don’t forget our Facebook Photo Competition closes at the end of August so keep your cameras poised for that perfect shot when you are out and about with your pets. The thirteen winning entries will feature in the 2016 SESAW Calendar, more details next month.

Barabara has asked me to thank everyone who helped to raise £430 at her table sale in Stoke by Nayland on 27th June. As many of you are probably taking a break this month I’ll tell you about the animals for homing and fundraising events in the next issue.

Right now, I’m going to see if there are anymore new arrivals indoors. And if someone is sleeping in my bed, there will be another wild animal in the kitchen – me!

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The Hadleigh Thrift Shop Limited We had a very successful visit to Albania in June. We checked on the family living in our little house - Zamira, the mother, is looking after it so well and is thrilled to be living in a proper house with her children for the first time in her life. She is so pleased that the people of Hadleigh and district have made this possible. Another family who are also pleased are Palumb and his three children. We have made their house habitable and wants us to convey his grateful thanks as well.

The youngest of the three orphan boys we support is now in full time school (it took a while to pursuade him) but he is trying hard, and his reward is that we have arranged for him to play football with a local team and he is loving it.

Thanks as usual go to all the people who have made all this happen.

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...from Jenny Antill The new government has been in place for a couple of months now and although the recent budget statement was on the whole silent about local government funding, elsewhere we are beginning to see some positive and negative policy.

The direction of housing policy is causing some concern. In rural areas there is a real need for affordable houses as young people are priced out of the market. It is a worry that developments with fewer than 10 houses will no longer be required to provide an affordable element.

Even more serious is the proposal that tenants of housing association homes may be able to purchase these after a relatively short period of tenure. Many such homes in villages are provided by ‘exception sites’ where housing associations, in partnership with the Parish or District Council, build affordable properties for rent or part purchase. These homes are reserved for people connected with the community who would otherwise not be able to afford a property. If the houses can be sold on in an unrestricted manner after only a few years the whole point of the local connection would be lost. In Cosford there are two potential schemes whose future has come into question as a result of the uncertainty created.

The news is better with regard to fairer funding for schools in Suffolk. For historical reasons the county does not compare well with other areas. We receive around ÂŁ4500 per pupil from central government, whereas other areas receive more than 50% more. Our Cabinet Member for Education, Lisa Chambers, has been working with other poorly funded authorities to try to change this situation and there are signs that her perseverance has borne fruit. Last year we did receive a little more than before and we have recently been told that this sum will be consolidated into the budget going forward.

There is still a long way to go however, and we are looking to our Member of Parliament to make our case in Westminster.

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THE MANDATE ‘in touch’ as the Member of It is a huge honour to write my first the same time it is necessary Parliament for South Suffolk, and at as I state the following: we to remind myself I am not dreaming for the May elections, exceeded our wildest possible expectations achieving an unbeatable winning by an extraordinary margin, Suffolk – we did so with the mandate. We didn’t just ‘hold’ South from 2010. We didn’t just largest majority in its history, doubled on perennially ‘No Overall gain the first ever majority of any party 31 out of the 43 councillors, a Control’ Babergh - but we did so with Most importantly, we genuine avalanche by historic standards. for Britain – an outright achieved the best possible Government us forward with a credible Conservative majority that will take platform for our continued prosperity.

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delivered an economic We won an election because we had want that recovery blown off recovery and sensible people did not many voted against course by an unstable coalition. Undoubtedly but millions of ex-Lib Dem the risk of the SNP entering Government,

not have made that switch voters included within our swing could party to the centre ground – without a very positive pitch from our around and we had a plan namely that we had turned the economy to take the country forward.

THE CONSTITUENCY check’, there needs to be a If there needs to be an economic ‘reality was an incredible result, but it political one too. An outright majority The media will now be is a slender majority of just ten MPs. and it is vital we retain our watching for any semblance of disunity an inescapable fact that there team togetherness; moreover, it is MPs like myself to be out of will be far less opportunity for individual clear by the whips already the House of Commons. It’s been made far more than our colleagues that we will need to be in Westminster overall majority (albeit in in the last Parliament, who had a larger to pay for the chance to coalition). But that’s life, a small price administration. And I am govern as an outright Conservative a very active of program maintain to able be still confident that I will of constituency engagement.

is to the people of South Regardless of the result, my first priority to visit every school in the Suffolk. I have made clear my intention great progress along that path constituency and have already made Academy Sudbury and visiting Holbrook Academy, Ormiston the election I had booked in a Lavenham primary; within hours of to discuss the rail service meeting with Network Rail in Sudbury met with the NFU and a there and at Manningtree; I have already I have booked in my first surgery number of local businesses; finally, Commons team to deal with for constituents and set up an excellent working in partnership with to correspondence. I am also committed County Council and huge blue our newly appointed team at Suffolk injection of members at Babergh.

THE ASSOCIATION in South Suffolk. We This is a great time to be a Conservative political success we have should all take pride in the unadulterated to take the chance to celebrate just achieved. But again, the key is avoiding complacency. We have as a team, whilst most importantly forward and attract a golden opportunity to take the association end we have a new chairman in new members to our cause. To this hard to make the most of this Paul Ferguson whom I know will work and national success, to once in a generation moment of local I hope that as many of you strengthen and renew the association. team to deliver that as possible can help him and his management renewal.

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Kersey Mill Newsletter We are looking forward to the next phase of the restoration which are due to commence early autumn and will consist of repairs to the wooden frame and floors. At the time of writing we received wonderful news that Historic England have awarded a grant to help with these vital repairs.

During the 1960’s the mill suffered extensive damage due to water ingress through the central valley that had been stripped of its lead. Over a period of some years considerable damage was caused to the roof frame and floors.

Extensive works were carried out on behalf of a very generous benefactor Beatrice Brocklebank who paid for the roof to be repaired; however the frame and floors remain in the perilous state.

Photographs show some of the decayed main vertical and horizontal timbers that have compromised the structure.

Today we have large areas of flooring and substantial upright timbers and tie beans which are 8 meters in length and urgently need replacing before the flooring joists and boards can be replaced.

The upper floors contain some of the original machinery that will be accessible once the structure is repaired. It will be a pleasure for the public to view the interesting machinery and engineering once the repairs are complete and all health and safety measures are undertaken.

We have now completed an extensive survey of the plans that are required.

This sectional drawing shows the central valley and the timbers below that require repair.

During July we have continued to receive visitors from near and far, we have had an influx of Kiwi’s, Mr & Mrs Garnham from Blenheim Marlborough NZ were tracing their ancestors, great, great, great grandfather Thomas Garnham milled and lived at Kersey Mill in the 1820’s where great, great grandfather Benjamin was born in 1825.

Nearer to home we were delighted to have an evening visit from Bures and District Agricultural Club with some of the visitors recalling their memories of Ben Mason the last miller here at Kersey.

The Kiwi’s have now flown home simultaneous with the Kestrel chicks fledging and the cygnets that we previously mention heading south. A timely reminder that summer is slipping away and all the external repairs and redecoration of the mill need completing before phase 2 commences.

Little Waldingfield History Society 16th September - Talk by Roger Green Simon of Sudbury and the French Connection Simon was Bishop of London (1361 to 1375), Archbishop of Canterbury from 1375 until his death and in the last year of his life Lord Chancellor of England.

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The particles we encounter each July and August are grain size pieces of dust expelled from the comets nucleus that have spent centuries following on their parents orbital path. The parent comet orbits the Sun once every 133 years, and was last near the Sun in 1992 and next approach will be in July 2126, when the comet will pass close to earth.

This comet is the most dangerous object in the Solar system being some 15 miles wide, and when in our vicinity travels at 40,000 mph; the other problem is the comet travels in a retrograde motion (opposite to the planets in direction around the Sun), that gives potential for a head-on collision.

Doing the mathematics, that gives a comet - earth impact potential of 27 times that of the asteroid that kissed the dinosaurs goodnight 65 million yrs ago.

The comet will come perilously close to us in the year 4479 September 15th, not our problem but it will be someones.

To view the meteors this year, go outside at around 22.30 23.00 and look in the direction of northeast and just relax and wait - it won't be long before you see them whizzing across the sky.

The velocity they travel is 58km/s or 30 miles per second and are burning up in the atmosphere 50 miles above your head as the earth's atmosphere creates the friction needed to literally vaporise the particles. Some will be weak but you may very well see one fragment, sonic booms can often be heard with these events.

Their lives may be brief to your eyes, but these particles have been around for 4.5 billion years in the cold depths of space.

Until next month my friends, clear skies to you all. Before I go, I must wish my beautiful daughter, Keira - Louise, a very happy 4th birthday for August 20th.

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Wonderful Art Exhibition Come and see some beautiful works of art and craft at the Suffolk Open Studios Sudbury Artists annual exhibition. Held in the Lady Chapel at Long Melford Holy Trinity Church over the August Bank Holiday weekend. This exhibition will show some of the finest works available from Sudbury based artists. This year we will have 17 artists taking part and it's going to be a stunning show. Come along on Saturday 29th (10 am to 5pm) Sunday 30th (10 am to 5 pm) or Bank Holiday Monday 31st (10 am to 4pm). All works will be for sale, admission is free for all.

Lamb Kebabs with Apple and Beetroot Raita Hello lovely people of Hadleigh. Apologies for the distinct lack of recipe last month, but I was busy preparing myself for a three month stint away from home to work in a hotel in Ilfracombe, North Devon. Now I know what you’re thinking, but I believe I can

by Sarah Thompson still carry out my duty as a recipe columnist despite being way out west! It being the year of the sheep, I had thus far managed to avoid using lamb. How could I cook lamb when the sheep around town look so adorable?

However, having been approached by the Sheep Committee, I figured I had no option. North Devon is lovely, but the seagulls keep me awake at night.

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Lamb Kebabs with Apple and Beetroot Raita: Ingredients: 1 red onion, thinly sliced, juice 1 lemon, plus wedges to serve, 800g lamb mince, 4 tsp garam masala, 200g natural yoghurt, 1 apple, grated, 1 small beetroot, approx. 50g, peeled and grated, small bunch coriander, cooked rice or warm wraps to serve.

Method: Heat grill to high. Toss onion with half the lemon juice, plus some seasoning, and set aside. Using your hands, mix the mince with 3 tsp of the garam masala and some seasoning. Divide the mix into 6, then roll each into a long thin sausage. Insert a skewer along the length of each kofta and grill for 5 minutes on each side until cooked through. If using wooden skewers, soak them for 10 minutes first. Make the raita as the lamb cooks. Mix together the yoghurt, apple, beetroot, remaining garam masala, lemon juice and some seasoning. Serve the koftas with the onions, raita, lemon wedges, coriander leaves and cooked rice or wraps.

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Back on June 8th we enjoyed an early evening visit to the garden that nestles behind the nursery of Place for Plants in East Bergholt. Rupert Eley guided us around his 20 acre 'garden for all seasons', clearly with great pride and enthusiasm for something he has lovingly tended now for two decades. Like any garden it is continually evolving, and is populated by many unusual trees and shrubs. Spectacular specimens such as the handkerchief tree sit amongst azaleas and rambling roses in a mix that works beautifully. Many of us left thinking that a season ticket to see the garden at different stages throughout the year would be a good idea. (RHS members can get in free).

July 13th was another outside meeting, this one, to Wyken Hall gardens, was marked with sadness as on that day many members attended the interment of one of the Clubs oldest members, Ray Wells. Ray was well known locally as, in his own words, 'the rat man' who before his retirement worked for Babergh as a pest controller. He was definitely a "character" and also known for his success as a gardener who was more interested in vegetables than flowers, like me! The gardens at Wyken Hall are large and interesting although the unpleasantly drizzly weather did not help - nor the screeching peacocks, (wonder what they taste like?!!)

I hope members enjoyed their day and thanks to the drivers and especially ours who chased the local countryside to find a cup of tea!

Our next event is a visit to East Ruston Old Vicarage in Norfolk on August 12th which I am sure will go well, and let's hope the weather is good as we all know it is a delightful garden and well worth a visit.

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Womens Henley Regatta On the 17th-19th of June the second biggest noninternational women’s rowing event in the world ‘Henley Women’s Regatta’ took place, with the best ladies crews in the country taking to the famous Henley waters to fight for a medal. This year Sudbury rowing club had 2 crews enter this prestigious event, including the first Junior crew ever from the club to compete at the event. The Junior ladies four managed to get through qualifying to be drawn against a strong older crew from Reading.

After a tough race Reading took the win and went on to win the trophy.

The Sudbury Junior Ladies Four was composed of: Bow Zoe McGee; 2 Victoria Burgess; 3 Amy Bowles; Stroke Ellie Adams; Cox Lucy Keedy-Davis We also saw Sophie Brown entering the event again after winning the TA single scull at women’s Henley in Junior ladies 4 2013 this was the first time back to the event to compete.

Sophie put in a good effort but Sophie came 2nd in her final against a Brown rower from Cantabrigian.

The junior 4 and Sophie have both done Sudbury rowing club proud putting in strong efforts against tough competition at this great event.

If you are interested in finding out more about the club or taking up the sport yourself please go to: www.facebook.com/sudburyrowing www.sudburyrowingclub.org.uk

Poetry Corner Fantasy Do you have a fantasy A special thought that sets you free Do you dream of untold wealth Or true love, not being left on the shelf Do you crave a life that’s free from stress Or do you yearn for work success As long as you have your health and hope No fantasy is unreachable, no time to mope You see the little things that make life worthwhile Are free, no need to live in style A smile, a cuddle, helping a friend in need Is truely noble, your heart is freed To enjoy your fantasies, maybe they will come true Hopes, aspirations, it could happen to you.

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News from the Garden Personal Thoughts My garden badly needs quite a lot of rain. I do water some crops, but it is not reasonable to do everything. The grass does not get watered during these dry spells, but usually recovers. I do not aspire to the sort of lawn that I saw on television recently where the owner cut the grass just about every day, raked it and overseeded it. It did look great, but that is not my scene.

Some crops have done very well, but others have suffered from the lack of water. My onions and shallots look good, and the peas have done quite well, but the early potato crop is down, and I was disappointed with the broad beans. My tomatoes seem late this year. In mid July I have not picked any.

They look OK at the moment, but I must get them sprayed against potato blight, and there are a few white fly about.

In the flower garden the sweet peas have done very well this year and cropped for a long time. They were sown in the Autumn in my greenhouse.

My final concern at the time of writing is the Lesser Bindweed (Convulvulus arvensis) which has a pretty pink flower.. I have had some of this in my vegetable patch for years, and I thought I was winning with it, but this year it is worse than ever. The problem is that the roots go down deeper in the soil than you can reach with a digging fork, and it will regrow from a small piece of root. If you have any of this do not use a rotavator because it will make things a lot worse.

Open Gardens 1 August 447 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4HB 8 August Two Gardens in,Mill St, Gislingham,IP23 8JT 9 August Bays Farm, Earl Stonham, IP14 5HU 11 August Woodwards, Blacksmiths Lane, Coddenham, IP6 9TX 15 August Tudor Roost, 18 Frere Way, Fingringhoe, CO5 7BP 30 August Richmond House,20 Nethergate St Clare CO10 8NP Weather Records In June at Kersey there was 15.3 mm (0.6") of rain, which is very low. The 3 monthly total at the end of May was 94.1 mm (3.7") which is about half of the average figure. The problem was the a dry April and a dry June My garden is very dry. In June the maximum temperature was 27 Cel (81F) which is quite normal. The minimum temperature was 7 Cel (34F) which is slightly warmer than average.

Hints August is one of the more difficult months to give useful hints. One hopes that the weather will be beautiful, and one can simply cut the lawns, start to pick some apples and enjoy the garden. It is too late to sow seeds of many things, but there are a few seeds that one can sow if they appeal to you.

Amongst the vegetables there are three groups that can be sown :(a) Root vegetables like winter radish and turnips. These will easily grow big enough to eat during the Winter. (b) Spring cabbage to eat as Spring greens or heads ahead of Greyhound in the Spring. (c) Chinese vegetables which grow very quickly and run to seed if you plant them too early. In this group I am including things like Chinese cabbage, Pak Choi, and Mizuna. With good weather these will last up to December.

Dead head flowering plants. This not only keeps them looking good, but it encourages them to produce more flowers. If you like large blooms it is worth pinching out some of the side buds on dahlias, and on varieties of hybrid tea roses that tend to produce bunches of smaller flowers rather than nice big ones at the end of the season. Hedges have been growing and most will need a trim in August.

I hope that the Summer weather continues, but we also get a worthwhile amount of rain too many plants in my garden are really suffering.

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Organised by and in aid of The Shelley Centre for Therapeutic Riding Reg. Charity No. 1113636 formerly Hadleigh Riding for the Disabled

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SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 2015 The ride is across some of the most beautiful farmland in Suffolk, through woods tracks and country lanes.

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A Kids’ Activity Day with a difference at Stoke by Nayland!

An exciting, actionpacked activity day for the summer holidays has been created for children aged between 7 and 12 at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa, to be held on Tuesday 18th August. The exciting and varied itinerary is designed for active children who enjoy being kept busy and it will provide them with a unique opportunity to try out new experiences. This will include a one hour group golf session under the guidance of the fully qualified Golf Professionals based at Stoke by Nayland. Who knows – there could be a budding Rory Mcilroy waiting to come out!

As well learning lots of new skills, the children will play games and have loads of fun. In addition to the golf, they will show their creative flair with an arts and crafts specialist, get fit with the Peake Fitness Gym Instructors and enjoy a nature trail in the “Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty” surrounding the hotel.

They will end the day by cooling off with a swim in the fantastic indoor pool in Peake Fitness.

The day will run from 9am – 5.30pm, which is perfect timing for working parents, and the cost will include drinks and a freshly cooked lunch by the hotel’s award-winning Chefs. And the best part is that there will not be a laptop, games console or mobile phone in sight - just lots of fun and fresh air!

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Vets Captain’s Charity Day On Monday 6th July, over 50 Veteran members of Stoke by Nayland Golf Club took to the fairways of the Gainsborough course for a golf competition in support of their Captain’s annual charity day.

This year’s Captain, Peter Garnett, had chosen ‘Helping Hands’, the charity supporting the Sudbury Community Hub as his charity. The Community Hub supports around 70 adults with learning and physical disabilities Peter Garnett Veterans’ Captain from Sudbury and the and Sally Rodwell surrounding area.

The golf competition was played in teams of four with two best scores on each hole to count towards the team total. The added complication was the ‘pink ball’ which had to be played by each of the team members on one of the par 3 holes. The score for the pink ball counted double points.

The winning teams were: 1st Richard Cross, John Robertson, Tony Osborne, Nigel Grundy 100 points 2nd Trevor Samways, Peter Jay, Keith Oxborrow, Terry Maddams 99 points Members were joined for lunch by Sally Rodwell from the charity, who gave a presentation on the work of, and the challenges facing the charity. There followed an auction of various items kindly donated by other Golf Clubs, individuals and local businesses. There were also 50 prizes in a grand raffle.

In all the day raised over £2000 for the charity. Speaking afterwards, Peter said that he was delighted with the outcome and thanked members for their support of the charity, both on the day and throughout the year.

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News from Whatfield School Whatfield CEVCP School have lots to celebrate. We were so proud of the children who participated in their SAT’s recently. To have every year 6 child reaching level 5 across the board is a fantastic achievement, and a testament to how well the children worked towards this exceptional result! We put it down to the SAT’s breakfasts before school!

We have also been celebrating our Star of the week at gymnastics! fantastic sports week, organised in the main by Mrs Hipkins. The pupils had a huge variety of taster sessions, and trialled different types of sports. We were able to include swimming, horseriding, archery and par-corps as well as using kangoo boots to bounce around our field.

Key Stage One pupils visited Playworld in Stowmarket, whereas Key Stage Two tried their hand at rock climbing. The older children visited Hadeigh Bowls club, where they were treated to a masterclass in bowling, as well as squash and biscuits! We were also involved in tennis and orienteering around our lovely school grounds.

Our sports day went off smoothly, and we had the best weather of the week, so were able to enjoy the teams racing in running races and relays, obstacle courses and a water run which didn’t quite get everyone wet enough! This afternoon Rock Climbing! was followed by the traditional family barbecue, where a bouncy castle and ‘Steff and Nonsense’ provided entertainment for the children, and a feast of a barbecue was enjoyed by all.

Just before Sports week we were involved in producing a musical play called ‘Pirates vs Mermaids’, which was a fantastic mix of lovely songs, great acting and a lot of humour! As such a tiny school we try to get all the children involved in the performance, and our very youngest folk did a fantastic job with instruments and sea dances!

A great evening was had by all.

Pirates vs Mermaids, the true story!

We were very sad to say goodbye to Mrs Long, who has led the PE in our school over the last five years, and taken us to great success for such a small school. She has supported us througha whole range of tournaments, and we wish her a very long and happy retirement, though I am sure we will see her around!

If you would like to visit us and have a look round our lovely school, you are always welcome. Please telephone 01473 823 309 or use our website link www.whatfield.suffolk.sch.uk to make an appointment.

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Cyclists off to a Flyer Hadleigh Cycling Club’s first sportive will take place on Sunday, 20th September 2015, with riders choosing between two routes of 50 and 100kms.

The sportive has been named “The Gayford Flyer” in recognition of the town’s world record breaking aviator, Oswald Gayford. The routes will take riders past landmarks including the Gayford family home on Angel Street, RAF Wattisham where he served as commander and his final resting place in Naughton. To enter, go to www.gayfordflyer.info , the cost of entry is £10. For further information about the Gayford Flyer, please contact Richard Holdaway on 07940 592945 or email: rjh_mail@yahoo.com The sportive is part of town’s inaugural cycling festival, with a Junior Go-Ride event at the High School on Saturday, 19th March. This is an excellent opportunity for youngsters to receiving coaching and experience racing in a safe environment. The club is hoping to capitalise on the national and countywide interest in cycling, enthuse children and their parents, draw hundreds of cyclists and supporters to the town, benefiting Hadleigh’s community and businesses.

Adam Chamberlin, Chair of the Club said, “We believe that this weekend supports the Suffolk’s Year of Cycling initiative and links with the County Council’s ambition to be the “most active county. “It will also help to ensure that there is a legacy for cycling in Hadleigh after the visit of the professionals in June with the Women’s Tour and the Tour of Britain in September.”

The sportive is supported by The Pedal House, The George Public House, Sunny Day Cycleworks and Crockatt Lane Garage. The club runs weekly junior coaching sessions and a range of regular rides for its members.

Please visit http://hadleighcyclingclub.org/ to find out more about the club. For any general queries, please email info@hadleighcyclingclub.org or connect with the club via social media for latest information – Facebook: Hadleigh Cycling Club/Twitter: @HadleighCycling

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The 2nd XI have their sights set on a promotion battle, after a hot streak of results in mid-season. There is not much doubt about who has been the player of the month. Marc Lloyd was already enjoying an impressive season, but in his last four innings he has only been dismissed once and currently averages 84 for the season. Unsurprisingly for a maths teacher, he is reminding us all of his stats on a regular basis. Nadie Abdul isn’t far behind, and when they open the innings together no boundary or parked car is safe.

We go to press before games 2, 3 and 4 in the ECB Under-19 T20 competition, but game 1 saw the “Hadleigh Hurricanes” blow away the Sudbury Talbots on the hottest day of the year, so hopes are high that the team can progress to Suffolk Finals Day. All the lads have embraced the spirit of the competition, and it is surely only a matter of time before there is a senior T20 league to arrest the waning popularity of 40-over Sunday cricket.

The junior season is drawing to a close and it has been another successful one for our teams. The Boys Under-15s have finished unbeaten, the Under13s and Under-11s have impressed everyone with their all-round skills, while several of our girls have made their debuts in senior cricket. It is just a shame that so many clubs are struggling to field sides, and so much of the short junior season has been dogged by concessions and cancellations.

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Hadleigh Tennis Club Ladies Doubles Tournament 2015 The Annual Hadleigh Tennis Club Ladies Doubles tournament took place on Sunday 21st June. The event was well subscribed by players and supporters alike, with a ‘round robin’ tournament involving all entrants leading to a Grand Final between the top four scorers. The Final was keenly contested, with Sandy Claireaux and Dominica Yannaghas ultimately overcoming a valiant challenge from Liz Allan and Eunice Scott.

Congratulations to Sandy and Dominica, who were presented with the Challenge Trophies by Jan Richards on behalf of Club President Peter Richards.Sandy also led the HTC Ladies Team to success in the Ipswich & District Summer League with top place in their Division. Congratulations to all 10 participating players: Liz Allen, Sue Attridge, Sandy Claireaux, Linda Dhondy, Jan Richards, Eunice Scott, Kate White, Jill Wilson, Dominica Yannaghas, Debra Young.

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Lady Captain, Eileen Hands, together with her husband Alan stationed themselves at the halfway house where Eileen provided a selection of home made cakes, sausage rolls and very welcome pimms heavily laced with bite sized pieces of fruit.

More than sixty ladies, along with a few gentlemen including club captain Julian Lamb, sat down to enjoy their meal following the ladies golf competition. It was wonderful to be joined for the meal by several past lady golfers who still enjoy the very active social side of the ladies golf section but are no longer able to play.

During her speech before the prize giving Eileen thanked many people for making her day one to remember with special thanks going to vice captain Betty Cox for her organisation of the day. Eileen’s theme was butterflies, as reflected in the dressing of the golf buggy and colours pink and mauve, reflected in the ladies golfing clothes.

Overall winners of the golf competition were Carol Mehrer and Barbara Jones who finished with an impressive score of 57 points over the whole three sections of the game.

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Stoke by Nayland Club Captain Julian Lamb celebrated his Captain’s Day with an early breakfast for a hundred players who then started the competition with a shotgun start on the Gainsborough course.

The Captain had devised a format made up of three six hole sections, interesting pin positions and double point holes. It was an expensive day for Roger Toone who scored his first hole in one on the tricky 9th hole.

Graham Vandervord, The competition was won by Graham Eileen Hands, John Walker Vandervord and John Walker with 66 points and their prizes were presented by the Lady Captain, Eileen Hands.

Great news from Hadleigh Bowling Club Four of our lady members have achieved the National Finals to be held in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. They are Di Miller, Christine Woollard, Margaret Bird and Helen Swift. This is a massive achievement and we wish them good luck! Two of our newer members, Ivan Clements and Mick Barrand unfortunately lost in the semi-final of Suffolk County Novices Competition.

Similarly our Club Captain, Peter Miller lost in the semi-final of Champion of Champions. Nevertheless we wish to say well done to you all for getting so far.

In league matches the Samford team and EBA mixed triples are both second in the table. The men's triples, who were promoted last season, are sitting midtable in the second division.

Our Wednesday Federation team is also mid table but with a good run can win promotion next season. Thursday Federation "A" and "B" are both currently top of their leagues and if this form continues will win promotion!

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