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It’s Spring Time, It’s Show Time!

Preparations for the 178th Hadleigh Show on Saturday 20th May are nearly complete and we hope you will join us for a great family day out at Holbecks Park.

The Grand Ring will welcome The Devils’ Horsemen with their Cossack Trick Riding Display this year, whilst our farm machinery demo will show what goes into growing onions. Art plays a big role this year at the Show with Cedric Morris and Thomas Gainsborough both being represented. In addition local artists will be demonstrating their skills in both the Art marquee and the Hadleigh Festival of Gardening & Art tent.

Malcolm Long, from Assington, and his team of chefs will be cooking up a host of dishes throughout the day using local produce in our cookery marquee opposite the Food Hall Advance tickets can be purchased on-line at www.hadleighshow.co.uk as well as Avis Newsagents, Hadleigh; Hollow Tree Farm Shop, Semer; Boxford Post Office; Bates Wells & Braithwaite, Sudbury; Hall Farm Shop, Stratford-St-Mary, Hintlesham Barns and Elmsett Post Office and Stores. If buying before Friday 19th May, visitors can take advantage of the ‘Early-Bird Discount’, which reduces a Family Ticket (2 Adults with up to 3 Children) to just £24 (£29 on day). Other Early Bird prices are: Adult - £9 (£13 on day); Child 5-16 – £5 (£7 on day); Senior Citizen - £7 (£11 on day).

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We have had to order a new batch of Polstead souvenir mugs, as our present stock has almost run out and we have taken this opportunity to create a new design, which should prove popular with locals and visitors alike.

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Don’t smother our village

Capel St Mary village with 1,200 homes and already overstretched services is Capel St Mary Parish Council campaign fighting plans to smother it with a further 850 houses. Planners are failing to take an Babergh plans will change the face of Capel St Mary for ever overview of how hundreds of new homes will affect the village. The Parish Council Chair, Chris Matthews, said: “Our Parish Plan and Housing Needs Survey shows that Capel can cope with 100 homes.

These homes would need to be in clusters of 20 and be for young families or elderly residents who want to down-size into bungalows.

“Instead, there are applications and proposals for 850 houses over three sites. Planners will consider to 850 houses each site separately as if the other two sites do not exist. No consideration will be Everybody will be affected given to the problems that 850 more houses will have on the already struggling doctors’ surgery, school, services, roads, parking and infrastructure,” she said.

Babergh District Council planning officers have told the Parish Council that there could be presumption in favour of approval for 100 houses on one site and 150 houses on another site when the separate applications go before the Planning Committee in April or in early May. Only in the last 10 days has the Parish Council discovered that Highways England has drawn up outline plans for an improved slip road off the A12 to a new traffic island for access to a site for, first, 150 houses and then another 450. The traffic island would not allow vehicles to join the A12. They would have to drive through the village to join or rejoin the A12.

The Parish Council has produced a leaflet setting out plans by developers and planners and what residents can do to oppose them.

For further information, please contact the Parish Council Clerk, Julie Lawes, on 01473 314103 (office), e-mail: capel.parishclerk@btinternet.com or Councillor David Thompson on 01473 314185 (home), e-mail davidf.thompson@btinternet.com

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It has been a year of steady progression aided by a relatively mild winter (against all the forecasts). We began with a Grand 88 Draw, only moderately supported to our surprise. Even a fantastic number of gifted expensive champagnes, spirits and wines topped off with an exclusive private flight around Hadleigh and the Suffolk coast failed to attract the punters. We settled for break even and the Hadlian’s for some well worth prizes, more in a future H.C.N. Our main activity this winter was receiving and distributing coal that was donated, plus attending the Friday market and helping with utility bill payment, plus advisory support. We are about to investigate the need for personal emergency alarms for those on benefit to cover most age groups including all disabled persons.

We do not accrue funds to lie in our bank account, it is there to be used for the benefit of those for whom it is donated. Full details will appear in the June edition of HCN. We shall also be operating in the market again so please do come over and ask if you or someone you know of needs support. Our thanks are due to all those who have contributed financially so basically essential to operate, plus the more tangible items of thermal wear or fuel. We are also

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With so many people in Hadleigh wanting to throw themselves speedily down hills, the Rugby Club are staging their second Hadleigh Soapbox Races earlier in the season, on July 15th. Of course, the main components of a good kart are its wheels and the local landfill, run by FCC Environment for the local councils, have come good.

A scavenging team, led by captain Oli ‘Beerlegs’, spent Saturday morning, dismantling a variety of wheeled scrap vehicles (principally bikes) with help from Lucy, Mel and Graham, the FCC local team. A veritable production line of spanners, strong wrists and muscle produced a mound of very usable Soapbox wheels. Oli said: ‘We’ve had an immense amount of interest in building karts, but know that sourcing wheels can be difficult. A problem no longer!’ He went on: ‘If you want to enter a kart and need wheels contact the race secretary. My advice is to get going; once you start the basic frame comes together quickly and then you get into and want to make refinements, perhaps change your steering decisions and then there is the whole business of decorating the kart. ‘Our grateful thanks to FCC Environment who have joined other local businesses in really getting this going.’

If you want details of entering go to the ‘Hadleigh Soapbox’ facebook page.

Alternatively ring the Race Secretary on 07545 545744. Wheels are being looked after by Ainger Holbrow and, once registered, you can go and choose your set free of charge!

Stoke-by-Nayland WEA presents its Annual Day School at Stoke-by-Nayland Village Hall on Saturday, 15th July, 10 am

‘Defending The Harbour’ Landguard Fort, Felixstowe by Dave Wood

Landguard Fort is situated on a peninsular, opposite Harwich and where the Rivers Stour and Orwell join to flow into the North Sea. It has a long rich history, but its major triumph is the preventing of the last full scale invasion of England by the Dutch on 2nd July 1667 - exactly 350 years ago this summer!

By 1900 the Fort was obsolete, until the problem of reliability of large bore breech loading artillery was resolved. The Fort was manned throughout both World Wars, but by the 1950s the rocket age had arrived and in 1956 Coastal Artillery was finally closed down. Dave Wood has been involved with Landguard Fort since the 1980s and was present when the first guided tours were carried out.

Total cost is just £19 including coffee on arrival and the talk by Dave Wood in the morning - followed by a buffet lunch.

In the afternoon a coach will take us to the Landguard Fort for a visit. We will have the opportunity to enjoy a guided tour of the Fort. The coach fare, entry to the Fort and the guided tour are included in the cost. Tea and snacks are available in the Fort or in a nearby beach cafe (cost not included).

Suitable footwear should be worn. Early booking is recommended.

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Vintage 1940s Commemorative Weekend in Lavenham 19th – 22nd May 2017

Lavenham will host a wonderful weekend celebrating all things 1940s. The 487th Bombardment Group, 8th US Army Air Force were stationed at nearby Lavenham Airfield (Station 137) during WW2. The Swan at Lavenham has been instrumental in encouraging and supporting the formation of a local committee entitled ‘Friends of Lavenham Airfield’, who are dedicated to keeping the memory of the 487th BG, 8th USAAF alive in Lavenham. The committee, together with vintage events group, The Baker Boy Collective, have organised a series of 1940s events across the village to commemorate the 75th anniversary of US Forces starting to arrive in the East of England in support of WW2, known as ‘The Friendly Invasion’.

Over 19th – 22nd May 2017 many events will take place in Lavenham, including: • A 1940s swing dance • Vintage afternoon tea • Airfield Guided Tour • A history talk about the 487th Bombardment Group, 8th USAAF (United States Army Air Force) The 487th Bombardment Group who were based at nearby Lavenham Airfield during WW2, frequented the Airmen’s Bar at The Swan, during that time. There will be a walk to Lavenham airfield and a commemorative service in the church, while you can expect to see 1940s vehicles and vintage fashions worn around the village by The Baker Boy Collective group, together with 1940s reenactors. And on Sunday 21st May Lavenham will be teaming up with the Vintage Affair at Hedingham Castle, a short and picturesque drive away in nearby Essex.

Vintage events will continue to be held annually in Lavenham during May leading up to the 75th anniversary of VE Day on 8th May 2020.

Between 18th and 21st May 2018 Lavenham will mark the creation of Lavenham Airfield, while between 17th and 20th May 2019 the commencement of operational flights by the 487th Bombardment Group will be remembered. And everything will culminate in a celebration and commemoration of the 75th anniversary of VE Day on 8th May 2020, with events taking place from 8th – 11th May 2020.

The vintage events will help support SSAFA – The Armed Forces Charity and Lavenham Community Council, which is raising funds to construct a new preschool building.

For general enquiries about the entire event, please contact: Jane Larcombe – The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa and Secretary of Friends of Lavenham Airfield. Tel: 07787 426371.

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The story of fabrics, farming, philanthropy, pictures frames and flowers at Benton End in Hadleigh, Suffolk

In connection with ‘Hadleigh Festival of Gardening and Art 2017’, The Hadleigh Historian presents Special Edition N0 5. Celebrating things horticultural and artistic in honour of Sir Cedric Morris, his home in Hadleigh for forty years is the subject of an investigation going back 500 years.

Meet the owners and occupiers of the Benton End and its farm including: an MP who signed the king’s death warrant: the man after who the butterfly bush was named; a millionaire philanthropist; an Olympic medallist; and, after the house and farm were separated, proprietors of an art-school and their students.

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GSOIBBON S LICITO RS Howard with Mitzi, Heidi and Tilly My dear readers – thank you to my correspondents who wrote about my last column. I should have referred to Hintlesham Golf Club and not Hintlesham Hall Golf Club. I do hope that some of you may visit the Club for a coffee or lunch (Tel. 01473 652761).

Furthermore, a grammatical error crept into one of the editions in that I should have penned “Debbie and me”. I am delighted that I have such an exacting readership. The written word is a form of art and it is important that high standards are maintained. As Churchill said, “this is something up with which I will not put”.

I am conscious how much you all love to see my doglets and here they are in the picture – as you know they are called Mitzi, Heidi and Tilly and they are loved dearly. I had a scare some weeks ago when Tilly had to have a back operation. We went to the Dick White Clinic in Newmarket where the consultants whose skills are exceptional operated at 1 in the morning. What a marvellous place; if only our hospitals were as good.

The “41 Club” was originally an extension of The Round Table and I thank John Winders (john.winders@btinternet.com) for such an enjoyable evening when I addressed members after dinner at The Ram in Hadleigh.

I know that there are those of you who are owner-drivers and shun the merits of a chauffeur. With this lovely Spring weather, it is an opportunity for you to perambulate your motor cars through the highways and byways of the County. Next time you are in Lavenham do pop in to see Jonathan Lambert’s new jewellery shop next to The Swan at Number 98/99 High Street. Jonathan and his wife Yasmin specialise in bespoke designs and they have flourishing busts and bronzes (Tel. 01787 881181).

With the lighter evenings, my chauffeur Frank and my housekeeper Maria have not been spending as much time playing canasta. In the Winter months, it keeps them amused until the small hours. The mating season is upon us and so they have been very busy; there’s never any peace with animals to look after. Frank has been tending to his onions, he always fears that they will become entangled with weeds. Once that happens, it is a short step to yellow tops and they will be no good for pulling in the Season.

And, so we turn to the business in hand. The property market has been reasonably lively and do approach us at an early stage to deal with your conveyancing needs. It is becoming more difficult in every walk of life to find personal service. For legal matters that and experience is available to you in the High Street in Hadleigh. I would always recommend that you should have in place a Will to avoid complications that may otherwise ensue. Lasting Powers of Attorney are important and very useful documents and please do approach us to discuss them.

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Saturdays & Sundays: Henny Swan Lunch Cruises 11am departure from The Granary with 2 hour stop for lunch at Henny Swan Advance booking required: Boat 01787 313199, Henny Swan 01787 267953 Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays: 11am-4pm, Tea Room open & non-landing boat trips from Sudbury to Great Cornard Sunday 21 May - Boat/Walk Combo event with Beat The Street at Sudbury River Stour boat trip from Sudbury to Great Cornard aboard the restored John Constable Lighter, disembarking for a guided walk back to The Granary for a free tea or coffee. Part of the Suffolk Walking Festival 2017 programme. More information: www.suffolkwalkingfestival.co.uk Bank Holiday Monday 29 May 2017 – Teddy Bear Boat Rides FREE boat trips for children under 12 year’s old (and their teddy bears) when accompanied by £5 fare paying adult. This annual event is run by the River Stour Trust and takes place at The Granary, Quay Lane, Sudbury CO10 2AN from 11am until 4pm. There is no admission charge and our tea room will have an affordable ‘teddy bear’s picnic’ menu.

There is no pre-booking for the boat trip before the event but a booking system will be in place on the day. Groups will be able to book onto one of the boats running trips approximately every 30 minutes until 4pm (subject to weather and stream conditions). The boats are crewed by our fully trained volunteers with buoyancy aids provided for all child passengers.

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Hadleigh Chamber of Commerce

The Hadleigh Chamber of Commerce have invited Tim Passmore, Suffolk's Police and Crime Commissioner, to give a presentation relating to crime and Police activity in Hadleigh. The event is on 24th May 2017 at the Guildhall, arrive 6pm for 6.30pm start. Tim Passmore's presentation will last for an hour, with time afterwards to ask questions.

The event is free but please book your place via the link on the Hadleigh Chamber of Commerce website:https://www.hadleighchamber.co.uk/

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James Cartlidge writes Member of Parliament for South Suffolk President Trump’s decision to launch Tomahawk missile strikes against Syria has opened yet another high stakes chapter in the whirlwind that is international affairs today. Parliament rose for Easter following the UK’s formal notification to the EU of our intention to leave. It looks like we will be returning to debate the prospect of military conflict – not just in the middle east, but also in dangerous, dubious North Korea.

It has been well remarked that Mr Trump’s move to back armed action by the US against President Assad represents a significant volte face on his part.

Who knows, perhaps this unpredictability is an asset as despots like Assad and North Korea’s Kim are unable to second guess him, and perhaps feel more wary of aggression?

Of course, if we are to assume that US sources are right in stating that Assad was responsible for launching chemical weapons on his own people, there is an argument for a limited and proportionate response. We certainly now need maximum international pressure applied to the Russians to cajole them in to breaking with Assad; equally, we need the Chinese to lean on North Korea so that they don’t proceed with further missile tests. Wishful thinking, perhaps.

Whatever we do, in my view we must proceed with maximal caution. My fear is that we risk repeating the now tried and tested pattern of a bellicose linguistic ratchet that creates its own self-fulling momentum for conflict. With an unpredictable world, and an unpredictable president, we need to support our allies without adding to the growing sense of a militaristic adrenaline rush.

I have only voted once in Parliament on sending UK forces to war, and that was very strictly to extend existing UK air strikes against ISIL terrorists in Iraq over the border into Syria - with no evidence of civilian casualties to date. I certainly did not vote for ‘regime change’, a phrase now re-emerging in Washington in relation to Assad. The policy of ‘regime change’ has failed in Iraq, and this is why I repeat the need for caution rather than a rush of blood.

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"We had the most fantastic Fête du Printemps" exclaims Cathy Bullen, proprietor of Bildeston's now renowned Decorative French Lifestyle boutique The Boule-in "and we are planning on making our summer fair Fête d'Été the most prodigious event we've held yet! Having made a conscious decision to enjoy the lifestyle of dividing our time between Suffolk and Provence (and less time in London!) we have increased our focus on our established quarterly French Fêtes in Suffolk: It was wonderful to have had so many of our London customers visit us in Bildeston during the spring fair and we are now absolutely thrilled to have our friend and Kennington neighbour, Mark Hill, author and TV celebrity antiques expert, come and hold a 'Valuation Day' during our Fête d'Été !"

Throughout the week of this delightful French event The Boule-in offers antiques and decorative collectables for both home & garden, baskets, books, balsamics and even plant stalls to entice and inspire you to create your own piece of Provençal living in Suffolk!

Fête d'Été : Saturday 3rd - Sunday 11th June (10am - 5pm daily) Mark Hill Valuation Day : Saturday 10th June (see website for details) www.boule-in.co.uk Tel 01449 740359

Violet’s Time for Tea Come and join us to celebrate the Queen’s Sapphire Jubilee Saturday 3rd June 2017 2.30-4.30 Whatfield Village Hall £4.00 for tea/coffee (as much as you can drink) and a plate of home-made sandwiches, scones and cakes. £2.00 for Under 12s with unlimited squash included.

Plants, Bric-a-Brac and Book Stalls, Raffle Please bring donations on the day after 11.30 am Profits to go towards Over 60s Xmas Lunch

Complimentary glass of wine – all set for a lunch to remember?

Alongside its Classic and Select menus, The Bildeston Crown offers a Set Lunch menu on Mondays – Thursdays for £15 (2 courses) and £20 (3 courses) readers offer: Enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine when you order 3 courses.

Available to the end of June 2017.

Quote HCN when booking.

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Don’t miss – thursday 25th may – celebration of truffle 5 course dinner with wines. See website for details.

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News from Whatfield CEVCP School

It’s difficult to believe that Summer is here already. As usual our pupils are thoroughly enjoying being outside in the fantastic environment we have, and are looking forward to all the sporting and outside activities we provide. Pupils are planning what to plant in the gardens and allotment, and the daffodils in the Early Years area are looking beautiful. Mothers and Grandmothers were particularly pleased to receive gifts of daffodils for Mother’s day from the children at Whatfield, thanks to our helpful volunteer gardeners!

Although we may seem to be out and about a lot at sporting festivals and tournaments, we also take pride in our academic work. This year we have been working hard on our writing, and making good use of all the opportunities

to develop and create original work. We have been using a system called IPEELL, which helps give pupils confidence in structuring their writing and has had a positive effect. We will be sharing some of our fantastic work at the pyramid training day on writing in April.

Pupils continue to learn the ukulele, and have been learning a whole variety of new songs. The ukuleles were funded from a generous grant from the Rosa Simons fund, and pupils have had great fun learning to play them with John, our specialist from Upbeat music.

We were so proud to be told the fantastic news that we have achieved the bronze Linguamarque for our brilliant work on modern foreign languages – French is taught to all of the children at Whatfield, even as young as Reception! This award reflects the effort we put into ensuring that we work at a good standard and provide a wide range of learning experiences for our pupils. Our aim is to look out into the wide world and beyond!

We have lots of exciting activities to look forward to in the new term, such as forest schooling, the food farm fair and our Summer presentation. As always, if you would like to visit us and have a look round our lovely school you will be made very welcome.

Telephone 01473 823 309 or email admin@whatfield.suffolk.sch.uk to make an arrangement to meet us and take a tour. www.whatfield.suffolk.sch.uk

Second Hand Book Sale - Elmsett

We are holding a second hand book sale at 6 Sawyers Elmsett IP7 6QH on Saturday 13th May 10.00 am – 12.30 pm and have over 1400 books for you to browse and buy. Half the stock are novels and the rest are made up of gardening, cookery, biographies/memoirs, travel, history and lots more. We also have a selection of children’s books for all ages. Teas/Coffees will be available in the garden. Please use the car park at the Methodist Church. All proceeds will go to St Peter’s Church Elmsett.

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The 54-bed home in Friars Road, on the edge of Hadleigh, will eventually create employment for more than 50 people. A substantial six-figure sum has been spent on refurbishing the 19th century property ahead of opening.

Kingsley’s operations director Debbie McGovern said: “We fell in love with the building as soon as we saw it. This is a wonderful location to offer 24-hour nursing, residential and dementia care. “We have wonderful landscaped gardens and excellent views across rolling Suffolk countryside, and yet we are just on the edge of Hadleigh and only a short drive away from Ipswich and Sudbury.” She stressed that it was a completely fresh start for the home under the new ownership of a renowned national provider.

She said: “As a company we are passionate in our belief that our residents should have the best possible quality of life. Providing first class care will be at the heart of everything we do at Hadleigh Hall. “Our staff treat residents as they would their own family and at all times respect the fact they are individuals with their own needs and preferences. “Our interest in our residents is genuine; we learn from listening, engaging and responding to feedback. Above all else, Hadleigh Hall is our residents’ home.”

Operations manager Helen Gosling, who led the development of Kingsley’s acclaimed person-centred approach to dementia care, called WINGS, said: “We are managing Hadleigh Hall in a very special way in that the focus of every member of staff, whatever their job, will be meeting individuals physical and social needs.” She said our newly appointed manager, Emma Beckett, has vast experience in the care sector and, importantly, someone who shared Kingsley’s values and passion. The home is still seeking candidates for positions as nurses, support workers, domestics and activity coordinators.

Kingsley was established in 1999 by Daya Thayan and his wife Sumi with the purchase of their first care home in Lowestoft. Since then the family owned business has grown into a national provider employing 1,600 people and caring for more than 1,100 residents. The company passed an important milestone last summer when staff moved into their new head office, Kingsley House, in the centre of Lowestoft. While planning continued national growth Mr Thayan insists on retaining Kingsley’s family values. “Every home we run must be of a standard that would fitting for my own parents,” he said.

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RECRUITING

NOW IN YOUR AREA! Exclusively launched in 2017, we are pleased to announce About You Care.

We are a care agency specialising in the provision of staff to Residential and Nursing Homes as well as Assisted/Supported Living facilities and Learning Disabilities services throughout East Anglia.

We are currently seeking motivated and experienced Health Care Assistants and RGN’s to join our dedicated team of staff.

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How do I become a part of About You Care?

We are delighted to announce the launch of About You Care. As a well-established provider of care and support services within East Anglia, we have developed About You Care to represent one of our organisation’s key values – that care should be about every person we work with. We are also pleased to announce the launch of our unrivalled rewards and recognition programme for employees. At About You Care we focus on the provision of high standards of person centred care and it was of fundamental importance to us that we developed a programme where we can reward our employees who support us in achieving this. We are also currently preparing to launch our Care at Home service, developed to provide local support to local residents in the comfort of their own homes. We will soon be recruiting for this service in addition to our ongoing Agency recruitment.

We are recruiting throughout East Anglia and will be hosting interview days at various locations so if selected for interview, we guarantee you will not have to travel far for this. There are many benefits of working for About You Care so if you are passionate and motivated about delivering the highest standard of person centred care, then we would really like to hear from you.

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A Celebration of a Country Churchyard Burstall SATURDAY 13TH MAY 10.30 TILL 3PM Come and explore the history, wildflowers and ecology of the churchyard at St Mary’s Church, Burstall; together with the history of the church and village. Churchyard surveys and registers will be available to peruse.

There will also be a plant sale, cake stall, books & bric-a-brac, quizzes for children (and adults!) Refreshments all day. Parking

Idyllic new premises for K-Mac Design

Since starting up in business in April 2016, Suffolk based K-Mac Design & Promotion has moved and is now located within the beautiful grounds of Kersey Mill, near Hadleigh. It is the perfect setting to welcome clients in a relaxed and friendly environment to discuss their requirements.

Partners Karen Davies and Richard Young bring a wealth of experience with them to provide an approachable, creative and affordable graphic design and promotion service from concept to publication, for both print and digital media.

Karen has over 25 years’ experience of working in graphic design and she currently assists East Region Golf Clubs with their promotion by way of providing digital screen adverts for club events and sponsors. Richard has over 30 years’ experience of working for Ford Motor Company and left from full time employment, having worked for both Ford of Europe and Ford of Britain in a variety of sales and marketing roles.

K-Mac Design & Promotion is committed to maximising business potential for clients by understanding their needs and offering solutions in order to raise their company’s profile within its respective marketplace. Projects undertaken include branding, stationery, newsletters, leaflets, posters, brochures, banners, signs, exhibition stands and packaging.

K-Mac Design & Promotion works with business start ups, small and mediumsized enterprises, Design Agencies and Marketing Consultants across a wide spectrum of industry and commerce, Local Authorities and Charities. The business is also an Affiliate Member of A Taste of Anglia, an organisation which promotes locally produced food and drink as well as tourist destinations within the East of England.

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Get up and glow for St Elizabeth Hospice

Join more than 2,000 people at St Elizabeth Hospice’s biggest event of the year, the Midnight Walk 2017! The hugely popular event is taking place on Saturday 20 May 2017 for its 11th year and back by popular demand is the neon theme! However, this year’s Midnight Walk will have a few alterations to the past few years, with a brand new start and finish location for the event – the Cornhill in Ipswich town centre! Also amended for the 2017 event are the two brand new routes – a six mile and a 12 mile – both of which will pass the hospice on Foxhall Road so all walkers will have the opportunity to hang a personalised tag on the Tree of Remembrance.

Catherine Sheppard, St Elizabeth Hospice’s events and challenges fundraiser, said: “We are very excited to launch the Midnight Walk 2017 and we hope it will be as successful as 2016 which raised an incredible £220,000 for the hospice, making a huge difference to our patients and their families.

“Back by popular demand is the neon theme which was very successful last year! It was fantastic to watch Ipswich glow last year and we wanted to bring that back again to the town.” All participants will receive an exclusive Midnight Walk 2017 T-shirt, medal and a hot chocolate at the finish line.

Be part of Suffolk’s biggest celebration of life and sign up now at www.midnightwalkipswich.co.uk, call 01473 707043 or email midnightwalk@stelizabethhospice.org.uk to request a paper form.

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Spring is one of our favourite times of year. Not only are the days longer and the sun shines but the spring bulbs bloom too. Spring flowers always have the most incredible scents and we love opening the doors of The Flower Shop in the morning and being greeted by their gorgeous perfume.

We have had a very busy few months recently with Mother's day, Easter and lots of wonderful springtime weddings too. The most exciting thing though is relocating The Flower Shop into our new premises here at Kersey Mill.

At the beginning of March this year we received the keys to our newly built shop, just next door to our old premises in The Brick Barn. A new, light and airy space to showcase our beautiful blooms as well as more space to create our bespoke bouquets and arrangements.

Along with our new fixtures and fittings we have filled the shelves with more striking and unusual vases and pots, plants and candles and lots of wonderful things for the home. If you get chance, please do pop in and say hello and see our new home!

Call 01473 805156 The Flower Shop, Kersey Mill, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 6DP www.theflowershopkm.com Email: sales@theflowershopkm.com

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LOCAL, BRITISH & ETHICAL PRODUCE IS AT THE CORE OF THE SWAN’S PHILOSOPHY A warm welcome, country grill menu and a great choice of local cask ales on the pumps makes The Swan Inn the perfect destination to relax in the heart of Suffolk. swaninnmonkseleigh.co.uk

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From The Beatles, Tom Jones, Sound of Music, Offenbach & A James Bond Theme

Friday 5th May

Doors open 7pm with a buffet after the show

Saturday 6th May

Doors open 1.30pm with Afternoon Tea Both Performances with Licensed bar and Raffle for charity.

Tickets ÂŁ6 from Pearl 01449 741876

At and in aid of Milden Pavilion

Thank you for all your good wishes

Sudbury Festival Of Performing Arts

The month-long 2017 Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts culminated on Sunday with the Festival Concert which was a great success. Performers in Dance, Music and Speech & Drama from across the Festival provided a brilliant afternoon's entertainment at Ormiston Sudbury Academy. Darrell Barnard-Jones from Long Melford was an excellent Compere and amused a capacity audience between acts.

The Mayor of Sudbury, Councillor Sue Ayres, attended and presented the two main awards:- The Bernard Johnson Award for Excellence, for an outstanding performer aged 16-25 in Music, Speech & Drama or Dance, to be used towards further studies, was won by Felicity Martin, for her Dance entries.

Felicity tap-danced her way to the Concert from Beccles, The Suffolk Free Press Anniversary Cup, for the most promising performer aged 15 or under in Music, Speech & Drama or Dance, was presented to Alexander Sharratt for his Drama entries. At the Concert, Alexander performed a speech by Prince Hal from Shakespeare's Henry IV. Throughout the Festival, performers age 4 - 74, came to Sudbury from all over East Anglia to compete. With the help of our band of around 40 volunteer stewards, our reputation as the 'Friendly Festival' continues. A big thank you to all involved.

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So, if you are reading this before Thursday May 4, please do consider voting for me.

Thank you once again, Robert Lindsay Green Party candidate for Cosford in the county council elections

HIGHCLIFF VET

I just wanted to say a big thank you for all the good wishes so many have given me ahead of the county council election on May 4.

It has been a pleasure to speak to so many door to door in the 18 villages dotted around the beautiful countryside that makes up the Cosford division. Many residents have told me that they are willing to vote locally for someone who they know is working hard for the area and can make a difference.

The voting history in Cosford, where I came a close second last time, shows that there are only two real two contenders here – the new Conservative or myself. Labour, UKIP and LibDems can’t win here.

We already have a Conservative MP, a Conservative-controlled county council and a Conservative controlled Babergh District Council. Even if I am elected, Suffolk Council will in all likelihood still be controlled by the Conservatives.

But many residents have told me that I’m the only party representative they ever see outside election time, working for our community. Even if they normally vote Conservative, they appreciate that any party that is in power needs some kind of check, someone to hold them to account.

It needs someone, for example, to expose Conservative-controlled Babergh council when they decide to move their Hadleigh headquarters to a rented floor in Ipswich without asking their residents; someone to ask questions about why there is talk of building new roads when existing rural roads are not being repaired, why village bus services – the lifeline for our communities - can’t be made more effective; someone to help find solutions for village-sized holes in broadband coverage, someone to push them on tackling speeding in some of our congested villages. And that is what I aim to do.

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Angela Linforth, T ' & G’s Marketing Director traced the colourful history of this long 'standing family company which dates back to the ' 1920’s and has its roots in Ipswich. Ladies were' treated to examples of the company’s early sales ' catalogue which were individually drawn and' painted.

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Tommy: A powerful performance of this 60’s rock musical by a mixed ability cast. Sadly all the social issues portrayed are still prevalent just a little more out in the open. An absorbing thought provoking production which was most enjoyable in a weird kind of way.

Jewels: A Fidelis group of ballet lovers were able to enjoy Balanchine’s sparkling trio of one act ballets Jewels when it was beamed in live from Covent Garden to Ipswich Cineworld. The enchanting performance marked the 50th anniversary of his work which was inspired by Emeralds, Rubies and Diamonds. '

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Suffolk law firm Gotelee Solicitors announced their new Chief Executive

Charles Rowett will succeed Alistair Lang who is retiring at Easter after three years at the firm. Charles is no stranger to Suffolk having lived in the Woodbridge area for over twenty years and he held various executive roles locally in Gistbrocades UK and Hutchison Ports as well as in financial services and management consulting. Most recently he has been CEO at Yorkshire Cancer Research, the largest independent cancer charity in England. He commented, “I’m delighted to be coming back to Suffolk and to joining Gotelee at such an exciting time. The firm has an outstanding reputation in the region and there are enormous opportunities to build on the excellent work of Alistair and the Partners in a market that is changing rapidly.”

Brian Morron, Senior Partner, added, “Charles’ experience in leadership roles and local knowledge proved the decisive points in what was a tough choice between a range of excellent candidates. We are delighted to have him on board for the next phase of Gotelee’s development.”

The firm also announced the impending retirement of Brian Morron from the role of Senior Partner. He will continue at the firm as a consultant. After 16 years in the role he hands over in April to Peter Crix, currently head of the Wills and Probate department at Gotelee. Mr Crix has been a solicitor with Gotelee for 37 years having been based at both the Ipswich and Hadleigh offices. He said, “A time of change at the firm with Brian’s change of role and Charles’ arrival as well as continuing plans to grow our business. An exciting point to take on this leadership challenge and keep the momentum going. We have a strong team here across our various offices and I see good growth ahead”. www.gotelee.co.uk

Hadleigh Footpath Volunteers

Despite it being Easter Saturday, April’s walk attracted 8 walkers for what was agreed to be one of the best walks for some time. We may decide to repeat it later in the year - with a few modifications for interest! A change of pace for May’s walk on Saturday 20th which will start at Chantry Park, Ipswich and end at the Hintlesham George a distance of 6.5 miles. Those feeling energetic can then continue the walk back to Hadleigh while others catch the bus. In detail, we will catch the 90 bus service from Hadleigh bus station at 0940 (Co op side) and alight at Chantry Park. We will then walk to Sproughton, along the River Gipping to Bramford then Thornbush Hall, Grindle Farm, Burstall Hall, Burstall and on to Hintlesham via Home Wood. We may be at the George in time for the 1233 bus back to Hadleigh. For those walking on to Hadleigh we will decide on the day whether to take the shorter route back via Cobbold’s Farm or the slightly longer route via Aldham Priory.

Everyone is welcome, including well behaved dogs. Strong shoes or preferably walking boots should be worn as the ground can be muddy and rough in places at any time of the year. As usual, route maps can be requested from the web site.

For further information about these walks go to www.hadleighwalkers.com, email us at hadleighwalkers@gmail.com or contact Mike Keeling on 01787 210104 or 07483 887658

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Some of my happiest childhood memories are from various days out around the county: sitting on straw bales eating an ice-cream and watching clog or morris dancers or many other street performers. Or heading to the coast to go crabbing or paddle in our- not always as warm as would be liked – sea.

There are music festivals that cover tastes of all genres, ages and cultures and it is worth looking out for smaller shows that utilise some of the great venues, supported and run by local people.

We have food festivals to make your mouth water just from perusing the wonderful array of local produce on offer and where you can leave with a mountain of goodies that taste even better knowing they have been grown or made in our very own county.

In my previous job, I was involved in attending many of the local events from the very small community led days to the largest we hold in the county and despite it being work I always enjoyed the people and the atmosphere there.

This year, I am planning to go along as a member of the public and enjoy things from the other side but not forgetting the months and months of tremendous hard work the event organisers put in.

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Summer at last and we are in full swing. I love having my door hooked back so that I can see what’s going on outside. I think my riders like it too. Piles of shed horsehair refuse to be swept up neatly and annoy Lyn, who likes our yard to look spotless. She has been Springcleaning recently and tidying the stores. (So its not a gypsy encampment you can see in the photo, only Lyn on the warpath.) My room houses little Babs of course and the hoist, three sets of mounting steps, a day bed, disco lighting and some interesting toys but we keep it pretty tidy. It will soon be full of cakes! I like the smell: kind people bring in their baking ready for the Hadleigh Show on May 20th where The Shelley Centre has a stand selling wonderful plants and, hopefully, masses of cakes for visitors to buy. Do come and support us with your custom, all the money raised will help keep me (and my live friends) in the manner to which we are accustomed!

Talking of keeping us going, we were very pleased to welcome Alan Fosker of the Brett Valley Lodge in Hadleigh, who came to present us with a fat cheque just before Easter. He can be seen giving it to Chris, with Alfie in attendance. Alan came to watch me in action too, so he gets a big vote of approval from me, and our thanks for his personal sponsorship of two races on the April race night. Are any of my readers race winners, I wonder?

On May 6th some of our riders will be joining us for an Own A Pony day. Watch C this space for photos in my next blog. Till then thank you for your company and enjoy yourselves!

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Suffolk’s own Prometheus Orchestra returns to The Apex for a Sunday afternoon concert on Sunday 7 May at 4.00pm. The attractive programme conducted by Edmond Fivet features Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto with rising star soloist John Paul Ekins, and Mozart’s magnificent Symphony No 41, Jupiter. The concert starts with Rossini’s sparkling overture Il Signor Bruschino. Prometheus Orchestra, founded in in 2008, brings together the best professional musicians in Suffolk and wider East Anglia to give really enjoyable concerts, playing the greatest classical music with style and commitment.

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Boxford School wins Art Competition

The winners of the 2017 Hadleigh Show Programme cover competition have been announced. Each year Hadleigh Farmers’ Agricultural Association ask local primary schools to design a front cover for the Hadleigh Show programme. This year judging took place at Hintlesham Golf Club where designs from local schools were on display with a theme of Gardening & Art. The overall winner was Henry, aged 5, from Boxford Primary School and his winning entry will be printed on the 2017 Show programme. Other schools taking part included Bildeston, Copdock, Elmsett, Hintlesham & Chattisham, Kersey, Whatfield, St Mary’s Hadleigh and Beaumont.

The top 20 covers will be on display in the Education Tent at the Show on 20th May along with other art work and craft activities.

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Barbara, Shannon, Lucy, Alex, Sonia and Pansy would like to thank everyone for their love, messages of sympathy following Shane's sad passing and the overwhelming support at his funeral on the 7th April. As many people know, Shane spent a great deal of time in Ipswich Hospital, we cannot thank Critical Care and Shotley ward enough for all their care and kindness. Shane wished donations to be made to his regular ward; Rushmere day unit, of which we are gratefully still receiving donations for. Also a huge thank you to those who donated to Lupus UK at the celebration of his life, we raised £60! As Shane's family we would like to thank R Gwinnell and Sons funeral directors and Rev Canon David Atkins for a wonderful service. Shane was an incredible Husband, Dad, Brother, Grandson and friend who was loved by many and missed by all.

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Hadleigh and District Garden Club

Wednesday April 12th If you are looking for somewhere that has a great choice of quality plants which are very reasonably priced then Paugers Plant Nursery at Depden just outside Bury St Edmunds is just the place to go. They offer over 1500 different varieties of plants and shrubs, as well as box and yew topiary. There are also 'hard to find' and unusual plants, as members of Hadleigh and District Garden club found when we made our visit there last month. The nursery has been open since 2002 and is run by Paul and Geraldine Arnold, and their own beautiful garden shares the site with the nursery. Their dedication shows in the careful layout of the nursery and the really healthy plants which are on offer. We were really spoilt for choice and everyone came away with a little something they could find a spot for in their own garden.

Word has obviouly got around as our members were only some of the many people there that afternoon.

We made our way there by car and travelled through some lovely Suffolk villages, and were rewarded with the sight of a hare lolloping leisurely across the country lane ahead of us. The nursery is somewhere that many of our members had not visited before and I know that some are already planning a return visit.

Monday May 8th May sees us back in Hadleigh at the town hall on Monday 8th at 7.30pm when our guest speaker, Rob Tibbs, will be sharing his expertise on patio planting. The competition for that evening will be one flowering pot plant. The cost is £3 for non members and £1 for members, to include refreshments. We hope to see you there.

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Simon White from Peter Beales Roses gave his talk, The Romance of Old Roses, to a full hall at Hitcham at our last meeting of the season, before the autumn talks resume on the 7th of October. Simon is the director of the nursery, and has been with them for 36 years. His expert knowledge inspired us all, telling us about the various cultivars in their family groups, with recommendations regarding position, fragrance and disease resistance. He brought along various products, some developed exclusively at the nursery, which would promote the very best rose growth, quite a few members went away armed with these, and there were a lot of sales of rose bushes too! We were given ideas for other plants to complement the rose border, and shown his plans for the future development of the nursery at Attleborough. An excellent talk, enjoyed by all.

April sees the start of our summer outings. The first one, on 27th April, is to Ousden Gardens. In the morning, there will be a tour of the Dip on the Hill garden, and in the afternoon, Ousden House, where the tour will be given by the owner or Head Gardener. Transport will be by car.

On May 20th, the outing will be to Cambridge Botanic Garden plant fair, and will be either by car, or coach depending on numbers, and on June 4th, we will be going to Spencers, at Great Yeldham, a romantic garden laid out by Lady Anne Spencer, with renovation by Tom Stuart-Smith.

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Down to Earth ...with Dave The seed and plant sowing time has finally arrived. The various brassica plants are now well established on the allotment, planted in neat rows and covered with the upturned bottomless florist's flowerpots that I have used with much success for many years. They keep the pigeons and rabbits off the small plants and make watering much easier. The lack of any rain is a bit of a nuisance this year, with the watering can having to be used quite a bit. The first rows of early potatoes are in and earthed up, just in case we get a late frost. Various rows of seeds have been sown, including spinach, chard, carrots and parsnips.

With a little bit of sun it is amazing how quickly the little spinach seedlings begin to show, though the parsnips will take longer to germinate.

The daffodils are finished for this year, what a lovely show they have put on everywhere. Only snap off any dead heads and definitely don't cut off or tie up the foliage, it can look a bit untidy if they are growing in a lawn, but just mow around them for a while. We have had our first picking of asparagus, not many yet as the bed desperately needs a good soaking of rain.

Back at home the hostas, overwintered in their smart new row of matching pots, have appeared as if by magic, pushing through the slate chipping mulch and growing at a terrific rate. They will get regular watering and a liquid feed once a week to keep them looking good. By growing them in large pots we don't seem to have many slug and snail problems. But I can be seen out most nights with a torch and a pot of salt water, picking off any that dare to appear.

Another job at home is planting up the various hanging baskets, the choice of plants is vast. Most garden centre outlets have offers of suitable plants for about a pound a pot. Depending on the size of the basket and the size of the plants, you can fit six or seven plants into a basket, trailing ones round the side and a more upright one in the centre, use a general purpose compost with a little sharp sand mixed in with it. I always put a plastic flowerpot saucer in the bottom of the basket to act as a water reservoir. Once planted, hang the basket in a shaded, protected position to allow the plants to become settled into their new home. Then, after a couple of weeks, move it to its more exposed position for the summer months. Regular watering and a weekly feed should give a good show. If you have a suitable spot why not try a basket of cherry tomatoes? Three plants in a 14 inch basket will give loads of lovely fruit during the summer months. A wide choice of plants is available, just make sure that you choose a trailing type rather than a cordon type.

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Manningtree Rotary Club Mayflower Cross Country Run and Walk

Due to popular demand Manningtree Rotary is bringing back the Mayflower Walk for 2017. This year we are adding something new, the option of a cross country run. The route follows the beautiful Essex Way from Harwich to Manningtree through 13 miles of lovely Essex countryside. For those wanting a shorter route there is an alternative finish at Wrabness. The event is taking place on 28th May and check in is at the Harwich Low Lighthouse from 9:30am. Runners will start at 10:30 and walkers 10 minutes later. Entry costs £10 in advance and £12 on the day. Children under 12 go free but must be registered. To join in the fun, register online now at mayflower17.eventbrite.co.uk The entry fee covers the administrative costs of the event and contributes to the club’s own charity fund. It’s also a great opportunity for participants to get sponsorship for their own favourite charity.

Organiser Rotarian David Willis said “This has been a very well supported event in the past but unfortunately we were unable to run it last year. We are hoping to have a big turn out again this year as it’s a brilliant day out for all. Our Rotarians will be on hand as usual to marshal the route and man the water stations.”

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So now Easter’s out the way and the chocolate binge is over is it time to think about summer holidays, BBQs, garden and beach parties..? Will you feel happy in your skin or has the chocolate feast got you craving even more?

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Our lifestyle & eating patterns have changed dramatically over the last few decades and had a major impact on our waistlines. Processed foods and takeaways have become a regular part of our lives and we are paying the price with obesity, diabetes, heart disease etc all increasing as a result. All these conditions (and others) can be improved by maintaining a healthy weight. There have been many cases of Type 2 Diabetes being reversed with the need for medication becoming unnecessary. Would you want to have to rely on a cocktail of medication (sometimes for the rest of your life) to keep you healthy when you could take control of your own health by losing some weight.

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It is the 178th Hadleigh Show this year and definitely a great day out! For those of you who are regulars or for those who have not been before, make sure you come and see us on the 20th May. We will be between the Grand Ring and the Countryside Ring. So keep your eyes peeled for us! It’s a great opportunity to meet the team and most importantly our fluffiest new member. Make sure to bring along the kids because we have lots of exciting things planned from 'guessing how many sweets are in the jar' to sporting activities and free giveaways.

We offer a range of services; Physiotherapy, Sports and Swedish massage, Clinical Pilates, Acupuncture and Respiratory Physiotherapy, so come and see us at the show to find out more information about our services along with the range of products we sell.

Tickets are available online or at the gate.

For more information please visit www.hadleighshow.co.uk

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Hadleigh & District Probus Club

The object of the Club, established in 1998, is "To promote fellowship amongst retired and semi-retired professional and business men". We meet for lunch on the third Wednesday of each month at The George, High Street, Hadleigh, where Tori and Paul make us welcome and provide us with excellent meals.

This year we again held our customary Annual Dinner in the Town Hall Dining Room on 5th April. The turnout of members and guests were well served by Chaplin Catering of Naughton. Following previous happy experiences we visited the Stoke-by-Nayland Golf Club again last year for our Ladies Lunch on 3rd August. Our high expectations were well met by an excellent meal in elegant surroundings. Members enjoy the occasional outing: this year we are planning a quiet trip (by electric launch!) down the River Stour from Sudbury for lunch at Henny “Swan”. We had two lunchtime speakers during the year. In October Trevor Sheldrick, the Hadleigh Town Mayor and County Councillor, spoke about his involvement with Community First Responders; in January Mike Brennan told us about his Great War project identifying the stories behind the names on the Memorial. The number of members in the Club is limited, mostly by the accommodation available for lunch, but we have room for a few more.

Any person interested in joining should, in the first instance, contact the Secretary, Chris Drake, on 01473 808147, email chrisdrake29@talktalk.net.

Hadleigh Orchestra

Conductor: Ute Cooper Leader: Lisa Patchett For the first time ever, our Summer Concert this year will take place in St. Mary’s, Hadleigh, and we are most grateful that this has been made possible.

One reason for this is so that we can use the splendid organ for a performance of a Handel Organ Concerto (soloist John Cooper). Also in the programme will be Dukas’ popular ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’, Beethoven’s First Symphony and two very popular arias by Puccini. More next month, but please note the date now: June 11th. 6.30 p.m.

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The Friends of St Mary’s contributes £27k towards repairs to Hadleigh Church

The Friends of St Mary’s Church Hadleigh have just contributed £27,107 towards repairs to the stonework holding the windows of Hadleigh’s famous medieval church. Natural “wear and tear” over the centuries has resulted in some of the windows now requiring substantial maintenance and repair work.

The need for these repairs was established in 2013, but the funds for the work were not available. Hadleigh’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) therefore looked to the Friends to help raise the funds for this essential work.

“This was quite a challenge for the Friends,” explains the charity’s chairman John Hunt. “We were a very small group relying mainly on membership fees and small events. Clearly we had to up our game and preparations were put in hand to launch a major appeal to include donations, legacies and corporate contributions. “The Friends have received some very generous donations recently and we are pleased to have been able to make this £27,000 payment.

However, the upcoming repair and maintenance requirements for St Mary’s are so substantial that we need to redouble our efforts,” Mr Hunt added.

The Friends of St Mary’s Church Hadleigh is a charitable organisation dedicated to preserving the architectural heritage of Hadleigh’s magnificent historic Church and Deanery Tower.

Further information: fosm-hadleigh.co.uk

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Ollie (the Black) Cat was caught napping recently when two ladies called in to see him. Unlike me, he hides himself away from visitors and was surprised to be discovered atop the hay where he keeps watch!

And there’s plenty to see lately, Mum says we have converted to running a franchise for Noah and his Ark as the animals have been coming two by two.

There’s Patch and Missie, a friendly pair of scruffy Jack Russells, several pairs of rabbits looking for gardens to occupy rather than tiny hutches, and one year old sibling cats Nancy and Ronnie. Ollie says they are a bit bemused and nervous at the moment, wondering why they are shut up in a cattery but they will be fine when re-homed.

The Fundraisers enjoyed another warm welcome from Whatfield residents at our Easter Fair which raised £1000 last month.

Thank you to Hadleigh Maid for donating a big chocolate Easter egg, top prize in our raffle, won by Margaret Avis for Tanya.

Our craft ladies will have a stall at Gladwells Charity Open Day, Copdock Mill, Old London Road, Copdock, IP8 3LA, 9am on 13th May. Our Summer Sale on 3rd June from 10.30am at St.Luke’s Church Hall, Church Street, Tiptree, CO5 0SU. After all that activity, relax at our Summer Dance, 1st July at Assington Village Hall, CO10 5LW, tickets via pfrenchm@aol.com or phone 01206 263113 The waters have receded so please visit the animals soon but don’t take on a pet on a whim, it is a serious business involving years of committed dedication.

Animals are just as much of a responsibility as children, even a little dog like me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua.

Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare, Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6 4PP. 01787 210888. www.sesaw.co.uk

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Six Acre Productions Present: Sherlock Holmes in "The Seven Wooden Figurines" - the interactive Murder Mystery, written by Tom Hitchcock.

Six Acre Productions are transporting you back to the year 1890, to an era of the greatest detective - Sherlock Holmes. He has been summoned to the home of Cuthbert Worthington-Jones to solve the case of The Seven Wooden Figurines. During his stay the great Sherlock Holmes' investigation turns to murder. Does the curse of the Semer moors still live on or has the Butler Wooster, finally lost the plot? Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson will need your help to solve the murder at Manor Farm, Semer on the 30th June, 1st July, 7th and 8th July. Tickets are £12 each and includes a light supper.

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KERSEY PLANT SALE A plant sale is being held on Saturday 13th May St. Mary’s Church, 2 - 4 pm

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French’s Care Haven and Care Farm

It is lovely to see the hustle and bustle of the town and all the gardens starting to take shape for the summer. How it puts a skip in the heart seeing all the trees and flowers in bloom and all the wildlife in full flow of busyness. At French’s we would love to welcome a volunteer or two that like to strim, trim and mow, even someone who would give our wooden buildings a lick of paint. Keeping fit and active outdoors is the way to stay healthy and keep the mind active, so why don’t you give it a go, give me a call and pop along, we would love to have you on board helping us.

The phone has been busy with people calling to rehome their animals, it is sad that we cannot help more, but with little in the way of sponsors it is hard to take on the extra financial burden. If you have a spare £10+ a month to help then please do contact us, the contact details are below.

We are looking forward to the Suffolk Show which French’s get an invite to on 31st May 1st June we are in the white area, stand 559, come and say hello and have some homemade cake and a cup of tea or coffee with us. This year we have also been invited to the Tendering Hundred show on 8th July.

We are still waiting for the Hadleigh Show to except us, it is so sad we get turned away each year, when we are in walking distance of the show ground.

We will be starting our pony - groom and ride days in May, so book your child in to spend some time with Coco, our dear little pony.

I am looking to rent a property within a half hour drive of Hadleigh. I have been with my previous house landlord for the last 10+ years, but this summer my lovely home set in an 8 acre wood, is to be knocked down. Somewhere quiet or in a private location on a long let would be ideal, if you can help please call me.

Would you like to be head of our media or fund raising? If you have some spare time to get involved and possibly learn new skills, or show us your skills, let’s meet and I will introduce you to our animals and the young people who have had confidence or mental health problems that we help, we would love to see you.

Urgently Needed....Hay and straw for our rescued horses and Donkeys, if you or someone you know has some spare last year’s hay or straw sitting in their barn, please pass it on to us, our animals get through so much and your hay or straw would be very much appreciated. Thank you, Jann VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS AND FUND RAISERS NEEDED Please contact: Jann Turner 01473 833944 / 07747 755556 Email: jann.turner@hotmail.co.uk

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Volunteer a little of your time for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).

The EACH shop on 53 High Street, Hadleigh would love you to join their volunteer team and urgently need help with: A strong pair of hands to help lift furniture and sort our garage!

Ringing sales through the till on Saturdays Sorting our treasured donations on Thursdays and Fridays For a warm welcome, meet our shop team at our Open Day on Friday, 19th May from 10am – 2pm. Or feel free to drop by and ask for the Shop Manager, Sharon Thomas or call 01473 828436. Help EACH to raise vital funds to provide care and support for local children and young people with lifethreatening conditions. www.each.org.uk

Time to Review Your Nutritional Supplements for Free

At Health Foods For You in Sudbury the friendly team are offering customers the opportunity to take advice on their supplements. Most of us fall in to a habit of taking the same tablets day after day and overlook reviewing and updating our tablets taken to reflect change in circumstance. That maybe dictated by illness, time of year, sporting activities or diet and of course age. The shop has a great range too of additive, sugar free supplements for babies and children. Let us help you make sure you have adapted these changes by reflecting these needs to the supplements you take. Why take 3 or 4 tablets when 1 that covers it all may be available in a complex? This is far more cost effective too and may save you money in the long run.

Determining strenghts, combinations and quantity can prove challenging for most. And now may be the ideal time to let us support you and offer solutions to all your nutritional needs. At Health Foods For You we dont charge for this service and it gives you the chance to see if you are reaching optimim wellness. We are here to help.

OUR LITTLE KEFIR SHOP We have quality, organic water kefir grains for sale, which are proving very popular. These miracle little grains offer a never ending list of health benefits being natural strong probiotics. They contain many strong good bacterias to support the gut which in turn can help with many digestional issues, skin, urinary tract infections and many more. Please call us for more information.

Health Foods For You are registered sellers of cannabis oil and are keen to advise you of the many benefits people they know have experienced.

For advice and information please call 01787 828262 or e mail us on info@healthfoodsforyou.co.uk Opening Hours: Mon - Thurs 9.00 am - 4.00 pm Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00 - 4.00 am

Diamond-Lites Majorettes

We are always looking for new recruits from 5 and over to come join our troupe, where they will be able to learn new skills and dances that we compete with throughout the year, and also attend local fetes and carnivals. A great way to make new friends and have new experiences. We train in Hadleigh URC on Thursdays night from 5pm and in Elmsett village hall on a Monday night from 6pm (Age dependent). For more information please feel free to send us a message or contact us: email: diamond-lites@hotmail.co.uk, you can also ring 07525 496620 or 07823 771384.

We are holding a fund raising event

An Evening with Ryan Gooding on Friday 28th July at Hadleigh United Football Club. 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Tickets are ÂŁ10.00, Bar and Raffle

If you would like a ticket you can purchase at Preloved or contact Jo on 01473 828488 or email Joannelawrence197@btinternet.com

Citizens Advice Drop in Sessions at Lavenham & Hadleigh

Sudbury Citizens Advice are offering free, confidential one to one advice sessions between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm at Lavenham Village Hall on the second Wednesday of each month and at Babergh Council Offices Hadleigh on the last Wednesday of each month. No appointment is needed. Whatever your problem our trained advisers will be available to help you.

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Bygones Day at Bridge Farm Barns

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BYGONES COLLECTORS CLUB EXHIBITION

Vintage Tractors • Steam Engines Bygones & Curios • Vintage Cars & Motorcycles

Monks Eleigh Bygones Collectors Club (M.E.B.C.C) are returning to Bridge Farm Barns (Corn Craft) on Sunday 28th May with an exhibition of their vintage machinery which include steam engines, cars, tractors & motorcycles plus displays of other bygone collectables. There will be an entrance fee on the gate of £2.50 for adults and £1.50 for children and concessions (under 5s go free) with all proceeds going to St Elizabeth Hospice.

For more information on the exhibition please call Bridge Farm Barns on 01449 740456

Entrance fee £2.50 adults £1.50 kids & concessions (under 5’s go free)

Edwardstone Art Group invite you to their

Fundraising for St Elizabeth Hospice

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Sat 6th & Sunday 7th May at Boxford Village Hall, 10 am - 5 pm Monks Eleigh, Nr Lavenham, Suffolk IP7 7AY

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Furious splashing on the Brett?

It can only be that major community event 'The Hadleigh Duck & Raft Race' run by the Scouts and scheduled for Sunday 4th June this year. This annual tradition is now entering its 10th year and the frolics seem to get more exciting each year. The ducks are all in training under the guidance of Spirit Fitness who are regulars at the Scout HQ (Not real ones, plastic ones btw) and previous champions of the rafting side of the celebrations are talking the talk of this year being a classic. If you have already been, you'll need no persuasion - 10am start at Toppesfield Bridge. If you haven't been, bring your family to one of Hadleigh's highlights. The Party afterwards, as per tradition, is at The George. What better way to spend a Sunday in June?

If you want to buy a duck - talk to a Scout. If you would like to enter a raft team, ring the Race Secretary on 07 545 545 744

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Dementia Awareness Week 14th – 20th May 2017

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This Dementia Awareness Week, 14-20 May, Alzheimer’s Society is asking everyone across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to unite against dementia. Dementia is set to be the 21st century's biggest killer. But awareness and understanding remains low and many families are facing it alone. That’s why, during the Week, we want everyone to come together and take action. By uniting, we can raise awareness, offer help and understanding, improve care and urgently find a cure.

You can find the HDAA volunteers on hand to offer advice on where support is available for those living with dementia at the following venues throughout the week.

Monday 15th May 10:00-12:00 Co-op Thursday 18th May 15:00-17:00 Co-op Saturday 20th May 08:00-16:00 Hadleigh Show – stand B1 Or why not become a dementia friend by attending an information session.

Tuesday 16th May, Hadleigh Pool & Leisure 12:30-13:30 Wednesday 24th May, Ipswich Building Society 10:00-11:00 Thursday 25th May, Hadleigh Health Centre 12:30-13:30 For more information call 01473 823470 or email hadleighdementiafriends@ssleisure.co.uk or visit www.hadleighdementiafriends.co.uk Working to become a dementia friendly community

Chelsworth Open Gardens Day 50th Anniversary Sunday, 25th June 2017 11am – 5pm

Chelsworth is a picturesque village situated in the beautiful Brett Valley in Suffolk, just a few miles from Lavenham and is regarded as one the prettiest villages in the country. This will be the 50th year that residents in the village have opened their wonderful private gardens to the public on the last Sunday in June. This year's event will include, cakes, teas and savoury refreshments, live music, plant and produce stalls, food, craft and other commercial stands.

Proceeds from the event will be divided between All Saints Church, Chelsworth, and the gardening charity Thrive www.thrive.org.uk Cost: £6.00 per adult, children free.

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by Sarah Thompson I have had a life-changing experience lately, my 91 year-old mother has come to live with us in Hadleigh. Now before you congratulate her on passing on her cooking skills, please bear in mind that this is a woman who went on a Cordon Bleu cookery course without knowing how to boil an egg. And the sad thing is, you probably think I am joking! I kid you not, dear reader. Anyhow, my mum is vegetarian and much as though I love our locally produced meat, I have a duty of care to the small matriarch who has the cooking skills that I can only liken to Ria from Butterflies – were she to try and make yoghurt it would resemble ‘worried milk’.

Easy Spinach and Garlic Fusilli Ingredients 300g fusilli pasta, 2 tbsps olive oil, 1 onion 3 garlic cloves, 250g frozen spinach, defrosted, 1 lemon Handful fresh flatleaf parsley To serve: Parmesan or vegetarian alternative Method Bring a large pan of water to the boil, then add the pasta and cook for 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving a ladleful of the water.

Finely chop the onion and slice the garlic. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in the frying pan, then fry the onion for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and spinach and cook for a further 3-4 minutes. Grate the zest of the lemon into the pan and squeeze in the juice. Add the cooked pasta, reserved pasta water and remaining olive oil.

Roughly tear the parsley and toss through. Season well with salt and pepper, and shave cheese over to serve.

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Pauline and family would like to thank all who attended the celebration service for the life of Brian, the many messages of sympathy and for donations received. Very many thanks to Rev. Joyce Willis for conducting both services and to Mandie and all the staff at Kingsbury & Saunders.

Exciting News! Successful local business, A Touch Of Beauty, is expanding into new premises

I am thrilled to announce that A Touch of Beauty is opening at the new address: 8 George Street, Hadleigh (opposite Partridges), on Monday 15th May. Clients old and new are invited to join myself and the team to have a look around the salon and get to know us between 17.30 and 20.30 on the opening day, Monday 15th May. Book an appointment on the night and receive 10% off the treatment price. A Touch of Beauty offers quality treatments in a relaxed and friendly environment. Treatments such as waxing; manicures and pedicures using both Shellac gel polish and Vinylux fast drying polish; deep tissue and relaxing massage; facials; ear piercing; eyelash/brow tinting; eyelash perming, plus others. The team will be offering treatments including semi-permanent eyelash extensions, Indian Head Massage, Hopi Ear Candling, Reiki and acrylic/gel extensions.

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Re-instating the Suffolk Long House at Orchard Barn

Exciting news! Planning permission has been passed for the re-instatement of the timber frame at Orchard Barn.

The Long House was first built in the 1580s. Last lived in during the 1930’s, this important heritage building is to be rescued from the brambles and constructed ‘like for like’ using local trees, coppiced hazel and home-dug daub. Wherever possible original timbers will be repaired and reused.

With over 2,000 students and volunteers involved so far, OBee Community Interest Company is looking forward to welcoming more people from the local and wider community to this unique living history project.

The photograph shows the old house in the 1960s before it fell over!

Orchard Barn has a unique link to Sir Thomas Gresham who in 1565 founded the Royal Stock Exchange in London. Sir Gresham owned some fine woodland in Battisford. He brought 200 carpenters to the area to convert his trees into the frame for the Stock Exchange. The remains of the sawpits can still be made out on Battisford Common. Of course he would have taken the best timber for the main project, but there would have been lesser grade timbers left over. We think they may have been used in the Orchard Barn Long House as its timbers are completely oversized!

If you are interested in getting involved as a volunteer or participating in a timber frame/repair course, please email sarah@orchardbarn.org.uk or phone 01473 658193.

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The nights are well and truly lengthening now as we race on wards towards Summer Solstice next month (half the year gone already!). Since I last wrote, we have had two comets in the pre-dawn sky go into outburst (A sudden and rapid brightening) and almost become naked eye objects, but not quite. More on those later....

So now for the monthly notes.

The Sun May 10th, Rise 05.09, Set 20.36; May 15th, Rise 05.01, Set 20.43; May 20th, Rise 04.54, Set 20.51; May 25th, Rise 04.48, Set 20.58; May 30th Rise 04.43, Set 21.04.

The Moon Full 10th May, New 25th May. The Planets: Venus By the months end, those of you who rise early can see it 20 minutes before Sunrise shinning brilliantly at magnitude -4.4 in the N.East direction. The planet appears large in size and pure white so cannot be mistaken.

Jupiter Is a very prominent object in the evening skies, shining at a magnitude of -2.3 in the constellation of Virgo in the East-South-East sky. Again it cannot be mistaken as it is a golden yellow colour. A pair of binoculars will show you the 4 main Moons of the planet; Ganymede, Callisto, Io and Europa. The planet is just below the Moon on May 7th.

Saturn At the start of the month it will be rising at Midnight and shinning at magnitude 0.2, meaning it is easily located and is a yellow colour. Those who need some help will find the Moon nearby on the 13th. The planet is currently in the constellation of Ophiuchus.

Now to the comets. If you were out in the pre-dawn morning (and knew where to look) you would have been able to pick up 2 comets in binoculars; C/2015 ER61 and the newly discovered C/2017 E4. The image here is of C/2014 E4 taken by its discoverer and good friend of mine, Terry Lovejoy (Brisbane, Australia). The comet was only discovered on March 9th this year as it raced in to a perihelion point of 0.4 AU on May 24th. It was expected to be a dim comet, reaching only magnitude 10 at best, meaning the use of a telescope would be needed to see it, but then it suddenly brightened up to magnitude 6 in the course of 3 days.

For this to happen the comet must have had some trauma to the nucleus. The nuclei of a comet is a very delicate thing, loosely held together lumps of ice and rock that can easily fall apart when subjected to the heat of the Sun as they approach perihelion in their orbits. You will note that the comet appears green in colour. This can only be detected by cameras as the have a far greater sensitivity to light than our eyes. To the visual observer the comet would appear like a white smudge against the black sk . The green colour is caused by the gas diatomic carbon, which is very abundant in comets, and glows green when it is subjected to increasing charged electrical particles from the Sun, known as the Solar Wind. It is this 'wind' that also causes the comet to form a tail. This comet was last in the vicinity of the Sun some 17,000 years ago.

That's all for this month, do try to get out and gaze up, especially as we enter into BBQ season! Until next month, Clear Skies!

Neil Norman FRAS Any questions or queries - neilnorman03@gmail.com

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Members, relatives and friends are invited to provide exhibits during an afternoon that will feature cream teas and a traditional jazz band.

Golfer Mick Mills who, with his wife Marilyn, have a Vauxhall 12 DY5B, originally bought new by her father’s cousin at Halstead in 1934, will be showing it at the event. In the 1950s, the black, four-seater passed for £40 to Marilyn’s father Alan Gentry, of Assington. He used it for many years while working as a lumber jack, and kept it going with spare parts from another old Vauxhall he bought for a fiver. Eventually, the car was abandoned and left to rust in Mr Gentry’s back garden. The engine was removed, put on blocks outside and started up each week. Twenty years ago, after his son carried out part restoration with a half-completed paint-job, he passed the vehicle to Marilyn and Mick. They found a north Essex mechanic who had worked on pre-war Vauxhall cars. He undertook a two-year restoration. A couple, who had been made redundant at an upholstery firm, took on re-fitting the leather interior.

Marilyn recalls, “When my father, who is no longer with us, saw the restored car he had tears in his eyes. In the 1930s Vauxhall 12s were called a ‘farmer’s car’, because you had to have a bit of money to afford one. We still have the original log book, and a service manual covering the model from the thirties right through into the forties. We regard the car as a real family heirloom.

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Stoke by Nayland started their 2017 Essex Seniors Championship campaign with an emphatic 10.5 – 0.5 win at home against The Notleys.

New Essex Golf Union rules for this competition meant that players had to go out in handicap order. On this occasion it meant that all of the Stoke team had to give shots to their opponents with the exception of Steve Tree in the last match who neither gave, nor received shots. The match was played in cool, blustery conditions on the Constable course which had become very firm due to the lack of any recent meaningful rain. Richard Cross gave the home team a good start, winning his match 3 &2 and this was followed by the only halved match, the remaining nine games all going to the home side. Results of note were an 8 & 6 victory for Steve Tree over visiting Captain Mike James and a 6 & 5 win for Mike Moore. Despite the margin of the victory, all matches were played in an excellent spirit and visiting Captain, Mike James, congratulated Stoke on the victory and wished them well in the next round.

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Does your TV need a re-tune?

Help is at hand - Call Toby Hicks 01449 741056 / 07968 686035 New Domestic appliances & TV products supplied

Accountants / Financial Services Thompson Financial Consulting 01473 828973 Walter Wright ............................01473 822143 GKM Financial Services .............01473 828280 Aaron Clarke ..............................01473 657763 Butchers Jolly Meat Company ..................01473 810119 Andrews ....................................01473 827720 Builders / Property Maintenance C.A. Builders..............................01473 824404 Simon Farthing ..........................07823 333451 T.J. Griggs .................................01473 824315 G.C. Property.............................01473 823559 Grass To Glass...........................01473 828269 Mark Rowland ..........................01787 211687 Cooper & Kelling Builders .........07966 678704 GMH Builders ............................07807 217623 Wall to Wall Builders .................01449 741510 Tony Faulkner ............................01473 822122 A. D. Scrivener Plasterer ...........07887 768489 Deepflow Guttering....................01473 879448 Philip Eden Builder ....................01473 832407 Cards, Gifts, Stationery Keith Avis ..................................01473 823131 Carpets / Flooring A.J. Carpets ...............................01473 822240 Hadleigh Carpet Care .................01473 396706 Pro-Clean ..................................01473 396650 Car Sales, Servicing, Repairs & Valet Ainger Holbrow .........................01473 823286 L.S. Eaves..................................01206 262123 Suffolk Rural Enterprises...........01473 652232 Complete Car Services ..............01473 828991 Hadleigh Tyre Group..................01473 827827 Paul Wilding ..............................01473 827272 Rackhams..................................01473 747117 Eurospeed Tyre and Garage.......01473 823172 S. T. Services Simon Tydeman ..07783 033401 Crockatt Garage.........................01473 824342 Scuffs & Scrapes.......................01473 824909 Chips Away...............................0800 1455 118 Chimney Sweep / Fireplace Services TL Chimneys .............................07733 420611 Capel Chimney Sweep ...............01473 313069 Clothes Labels to Love ...........................07889 773593 ZOR Boutique ............................07969 525859 Cleaners Mulberry Maids .........................01473 827338 Cycle Repair Spokes Cycle Repair..................01473 658529 Pedal House ..............................01473 828129 Domestic Appliance Repairs Tony Dadson..............................07917 802786 Doors, Windows & Blinds

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FOR PLANT & TOOL HIRE NEEDS

Specialist with 40yrs experience • Flat Roofing including re-decking • Guttering, Fascias, Soffits and Bargeboards uPVC • Pitched Roof & Chimney Repairs

For more information call Matt on 01473 823366 Andy Grimsey................................01473 823584 Tim Allen Windows........................01473 827086 Hadleigh Glass ..............................01473 822415 Surefix...........................................01473 827004 A&B Glass ....................................0800 077 3996 SEH BAC........................................0808 1592846 Paul James Blinds ........................0800 030 6038 Driving Instruction Red Driving School .......................07825 879573 Electrical Goods and Supplies Hadleigh Lighting & Electrical .......01473 829222 Hicks TV & Audio Solutions ..........01449 741056 Electricians CC Electrical ..................................07891 723712 C. V. Rush......................................01473 824156 S Cowle Electrical..........................01473 823179 Andrade Electrical..........................07977 279970 David Lavender..............................01473 829753 Estate Agents Frost & Partners............................01473 823456 ByChoice .......................................01473 828280 Palmer & Partners.........................01787 242540 David Burr .....................................01206 263007 Hunters Exclusive..........................01473 828121 Jacobs & Brown............................01473 760701 Florists The Flower Shop Kersey Mill .........01473 805156 Funeral Directors Hunnaball ......................................01473 748808 Kingsbury & Saunders ..................01473 823117 R. Gwinnell....................................01473 824440 W. A. Deacon.................................01787 247389 Garden Machinery Repair W. J. Green....................................01473 823839 Steve Blake....................................07813 814623 Garden Services 4 Life Landscapes .........................01473 828117 Grass To Glass ..............................01473 828269 T. J. Griggs ....................................01473 824315 The Landscaper .............................01473 824107 Leeks Landscapes .........................07741 448208 Garden Worx .................................01473 823887 Hair and Beauty Hadleigh Hairloom.........................01473 822191 French Complexion........................01473 828805 Touch of Beauty.............................07979 470542 D’Enza ...........................................01473 829069 Hardware M. W. Partridge ..............01473 824183 / 822333 Health and Fitness Hadleigh Boxford Practice .............01473 822961 Hadleigh Dental Surgery................01473 823092 Hearing Care Centre ......................08000 962637 Looking-Glass Dental Practice.......01473 823003 Sally Mowles Foot Health Care ......01473 822902 Hadleigh Osteopaths .....................01473 828585 Hadleigh Physiotherapy.................01473 810185 Queen Street Foot Clinic ................01473 822225

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Health Foods For You ....................01787 828262 Hyntle Barn Clinic..........................01473 652509 Holiday Lets Toppesfield Cottages .................01473 829129 Home Design / Services Les Hymas Upholsterer .............01473 829337 Energy on Tap............................07780 975787 Rendall & Wright .......................01787 375076 Makeovermyhome .....................07939 074090 Hadleigh Stoves.........................01473 829644 I.T. and Computer Services Home Computer Services..........01473 829552 Locksmith / Home Security T.J. Griggs .................................07850 630389 Guytec CCTV .............................01473 652165 Mortgage & Protection Advice SHK Finance ..............................07538 477590 Mobility Services Hadleigh Mobility Centre ...........01473 823235 Newsagents Keith Avis ..................................01473 823131 Nursing & Care Services Laxfield House............01787 247340 / 247495 Waterfield House .......................01473 829103 Briars Residential & Care...........01787 282249 Painting & Decorating Simon Farthing ..........................07823 333451 Eleanor May Painter & Decorator .01449 740526 KLG Painting & Decorating........07724 095569 Pest Control Vermoush Pest Control .............07805 999544 Lister Countryside Services.......01473 805792 Command Pest Control .............01787 248049 Pets April Cottage Cattery..................01787 247302 Clay Hill Cattery .........................01449 744966 Picture Framing Walnut Tree Framing..................01473 829825 Framestore ................................01473 822334 Plant Hire Hadleigh Hirebase .....................01473 828509 Plumbing & Heating Gallagher ...................................01473 828806 Seager Home Solutions .............01473 824884 Plumbmate ................................01473 810088 Roundhouse Plumbing ..............01473 829741 Heatsave Heating Solutions .......01473 822775 Spear .........................................01473 829863 Buddha ......................................07710 081745 Allpress Plumbing & Heating.....01473 828004 GJ Watts....................................01473 829644 Jason Winfield Plumbing...........07443 457024 JB Boiler Services......................07885 504036 Printers Keith Avis Printers .....................01473 823366 Pubs, Restaurants, Food & Drink Hintlesham Golf Club.................01473 652761 The George ................................01473 822151 The Kings Head Hadleigh...........01473 828855

Mobile: 07860 775509 Kersey Bell.................................01473 823229 The George Hintlesham .............01473 652408 The Ram ....................................01473 822880 The Swan Monks Eleigh ............01449 763163 The Greyhound Lavenham.........01787 249558 Spice Indian Takeaway...............01473 827199 Brewers Arms............................01787 210441 India Villa...................................01473 828599 Hadleigh Fast Food ....................01473 824736 Dynasty Oriental ........................01473 828838 Vegetarian Red Lion ..................01473 657863 Septic Tank Emptying A.K. Services .............................01473 822694 Shops Hollowtrees ...............................01449 741247 Bridge Farm Barns.....................01449 740456 Skip / Waste Removal G. Leeks Skip Hire .....................01473 824256 Mini Waste Skip Hire .................01787 378811 Solicitors Gibbons Solicitors .....................01473 822488 Bates Wells & Braithwaite..........01473 219282 Gotelees ....................................01473 822102 Sports & Hobbies Hintlesham Golf Club.................01473 652761 Stoke by Nayland Club...............01206 265818 Newton Green Golf Club ............01787 377217 Snowys Bait & Tackle ................07766 140624 Storage Elmsett Storshops .....................01473 822162 Surveyors MS Surveys ...............................01473 249020 Taxi Beaumont Cars ..........................01473 827096 Town & Country Cars ................01473 828999 Voyager Travel ...........................01473 828102 Hadleigh Private Hire .................01473 829700 Travel Beestons ....................01473 212521 / 823243 Travel 2000................................01206 394433 Travel Stop ................................01473 828728 Tree Surgeons Garden Worx .............................01473 823887 Veterinary Surgeons Highcliff Veterinary Practice ......01473 822704 Central Veterinary Services........01473 555000 Water Softeners Patmore.....................................01473 713600 Brett Valley Installations ............01206 337316 Weight Loss & Fitness Cambridge Diet Val Lord............01449 737113 Window Cleaner Ken Fisk.....................................01449 401427 C&D Services ............................01473 828626 MD Service Window Cleaner .....01787 211426

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