The Village Edition, March 2023

Babergh Chairman raises thousands for Blossom Appeal

Hadleigh councillor and Chairman Cllr Grandon, who has undergone recent breast cancer treatment, raised £11,136 for the Blossom Appeal – helping to fund a new Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital.

The charity dinner last month saw 200 guests attend the Royal Hospital School for an evening of fun and fundraising.

Cllr Grandon said: “Thank you to all the guests, sponsors and helpers for their generous support. It was a wonderful event and being able to raise so much for this a fantastic cause was amazing and a lot of fun too.

“At this time last year, I was recovering from my third breast cancer operation, so being able to support the work of the Blossom Appeal in this way has been an honour. “I have been overwhelmed by the level of support this event has received. The contributions of time from the organising committee and the team has been fantastic. “Being able to raise over £11,000 in one night, is a fantastic response to the prizes donated by all our sponsors for some great raffle and auction prizes, including the star prize of a Valentines Night stay package at the Marquis Hotel, Upper Layham. “However, the evening was not just about raising funds. It was also about raising awareness and the importance of regular checks. The number of women I have met since the dinner that have told that they ‘have been checked’ has been really moving.”

Cllr Grandon will continue fundraising for her chosen charity for the remainder of her year in office, anyone wishing to support her can find more information here - www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bdcchairfundraising2022

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Sudbury Symphony Orchestra

Sudbury Symphony Orchestra’s next concert will be on Sunday 26th March at 6 pm in Lavenham’s magnificent church when they will be performing two gorgeously luxurious violin solo pieces, Elgar’s Salut d’Amour and Holst’s Song of the Night. The Holst piece was lost for many years and is only now getting the appreciation it deserves.

It is also a perfect companion to the Elgar. The soloist for the evening is Philippa Barton who has already performed several times with the orchestra. The concert programme includes Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony which is full of happy energy and wonderful tunes. The evening starts with one of Rossini’s earlier overtures, this one to the opera Il Signor Bruschino. The overture has all the tunes that re-appeared in his later more famous overtures so listeners will feel they already know it. Philippa last performed with the orchestra in November 2019 when she performed Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto.

She is a very well known violinist and teacher who trained at the Royal Academy of Music, freelanced with orchestras such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra and is now leader of a number of regional orchestras. The two pieces she will be playing tonight really showcase the beauty of a solo violin with long lines of tone soaring out while using the orchestra as a subtle and beautiful accompaniment. Both pieces are sublimely expressive works that remind us of a bygone age.

Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony was composed while he was in his early 20s and was inspired by a trip to Italy. It was an instant success although oddly Mendelssohn kept trying to make changes to it as he was not satisfied with it. This is an exuberant and happy work which always leaves a smile on your face - whether you are playing it or listening to it.

The opening piece, Rossini’s overture to Il Senor Bruschino is so Rossini that you have to smile. It might be early Rossini but he was an assured composer comic opera by the time he wrote this. Its brief, energetic, has thrilling crescendos and its just fun.

This will be a really wonderful evening’s music, do come and enjoy. See the website www.sudburysymphonyorchestra.com for more information and ticket details.

Stour Valley U3A

Make the most of life once you’re no longer in full time work and come and explore new ideas, interests and skills. Across the country U3A members are learning, staying active, meeting new people and having fun later in life. It’s local, social, friendly, low cost and open to all.

We have over 40 interest groups including walking- from strollers to 5+ milers – theatre, garden visits, art appreciation, curry club, science group, keep fit, pickleball...here’s something for everyone.

Monthly coffee mornings are held on the first Friday of the month 10am – 12 noon at the Lambe School, East Bergholt. Our monthly lectures are held on the second Wednesday at 2pm in the Constable Hall, East Bergholt. Guests are welcome for a charge of £4.

Lecture on 8th March by Christine Beedle entitled “Confessions of an Essex Scrubber “tells her story of establishing a large cleaning business for which she was awarded an MBE. On 12th April we have Mark Carroll talking on “DNA and Family History” then on 10th May Paula Short will tell us about her travels in Vietnam.

Please take a look at our website www.u3asites.org.uk/stourvalley for more information and contact details

Hadleigh Revisited

Hadleigh Town Council Archives group are holding an exhibition of photographs of Hadleigh Revisited in the Guildroom on the weekend of Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th March from 10 am to 4 pm. Many of the photographs were taken within living memory. For new residents they will offer a picture of what has made Hadleigh the super Town that they have come to live in, and for those of us who have lived here a number of years they are a reminder of some of the people and places that we knew. There will be a few pictures of Hadleigh that were taken over a hundred years ago.

The pictures are mainly of people, places, shops, transport and schools. A reminder of Hadleigh’s recent past and present.

Using the Guildroom for the venue is also a reminder of how fortunate we are to have this unique centre of our Town, the Grade One listed buildings of the Church, Deanery Tower and Guildhall complex. We are so used to these buildings that we forget they have served the Town for hundreds of years and are still working buildings, not museums.

Entrance is £2 a head, (to cover expenses) and free for children. The Archives group hope you will enjoy our selection of photographs, and whilst looking at them you might wish to add your memories of Hadleigh to the Archives collection.

Why do YOU need Chiropractic Care?

Are you shining as bright as you should be? Whether you have an old niggling injury, an irritating pain or just a feeling that things could be better, there’s an answer waiting for you at Hadleigh’s new specialist Health Centre KINETIC HEALTH. Founder and principal chiropractor, Inga Hurren DC has created a beautiful space for you to reconnect with yourself and start living life to the full. To celebrate the opening of her new clinic, Inga is offering a discount on your first appointment, so contact her now and find out how to create space, ease and flow in the next phase of your life.

Inga told us ‘Busy professionals can often keep working through stresses. I’m here to help them look after their health before a problem forces them to stop and take remedial action. It’s a smart idea to get ahead of the game and invest now in your health.

I’m here to help people do that - our clinic is an easy space to reach just off the High Street and such a calm environment that it’s a great place to reconnect and recharge for the rest of the week. People can call, email or pop in to see us any day Monday to Friday.’

We all need an occasional nudge to keep us looking after our health and wellbeing. Inga is the ideal support on that journey, offering a professional, confidential and caring chiropractic care that gives you the space to be your best self. Her 10 years of experience in a busy multi-practitioner clinic has given her the perfect basis for establishing Kinetic Health, the newest addition to Hadleigh’s independent wellbeing business community.

‘Now is the perfect time to act!’ says Inga ‘People sometimes let their selfcare slip off the to-do list. There’s good evidence to show that being regularly adjusted by a chiropractor improves our ability to face life’s challenges. Staying healthy is the best way to live the life we want to, and I’m really excited to see Kinetic Health help support a happy, healthy Hadleigh’ Call Inga now on 01473 806240 or 07971 553050

Plan for the future, protect your interests and preserve your wealth

Property Life Interest Trust Wills are becoming increasingly popular among couples due to the desire to preserve

family assets for younger generations. But many are not familiar with these types of Wills or realise their benefit until speaking with a solicitor.

Property Life Interest Trust Wills can be of particular benefit to couples considering planning for future care and preservation of assets. Specialist advice on Property Life Interest Trust Wills can provide for both protecting the financial position and living arrangements of the surviving spouse, as well as protecting assets for future generations. For couples with children from a previous relationship, Property Life Interest Trust Wills can also prove an effective legal solution.

Taking advice and making early decisions to plan effectively

It is often the case that a couple’s main asset is their family home, and many are conscious of this when considering planning their estate and inheritance for their loved ones. However, many couples can limit their ability to effectively plan and preserve their estate, or limit their available options for this, if planning their estate is left too late.

This is certainly the case in respect of how their home will be treated upon death. The earlier advice is sought, the better in this regard.

How your property is owned is important

Property can be held jointly in one of two ways. Property held as “Joint Tenants” will pass automatically to the surviving owner under survivorship rules whereas, property held as “Tenants in Common” will pass under the terms of a Will. For couples to effectively plan their estate, it is often necessary for their main residence to be owned as Tenants in Common, providing each with a % share ownership which can be directed into a Trust upon death.

What is a Property Life Interest Trust Will and what does it do?

A solicitor is able to re-organise a couple's ownership of a property alongside preparing a Will for you, so as to ring fence each individual's property share in a Trust for future generations and identified beneficiaries. The surviving spouse/partner is protected by having a lifetime right of residence in the property and can be one of the trustees (managers) of the Trust. Therefore, the gift of your respective share in your principal residence at death is made to your trustees on trust and is subject to the surviving spouse/partner's right to live in the property for their lifetime. The Trust can be flexible in that the surviving spouse/partner will be able to move to another property using all or part of the value of the property.

Any surplus capital not used in the purchase of a new property can be invested and the income can be paid to the surviving spouse/partner for their lifetime. The surviving spouse or partner can decide to make gifts to the family if they do not need the surplus capital or income. Property Life Interest Trust Wills are very flexible, with the surviving spouse/partner even able to rent out the property and receive the rental income.

These types of Wills and arrangements can often be recommended where couples (married or unmarried) wish to plan for future care and preservation of assets for future generations and/or provide for children from a previous relationship, whilst at the same time providing security and peace of mind to the surviving spouse/partner.

Speak to an expert from Holmes & Hills Solicitors

It is always a good idea to take advice when thinking about planning for the future, planning your estate and planning for care. When considering whether Life Interest Trust Wills are appropriate for your circumstances and wishes, your solicitor will also consider your Inheritance Tax position. As mentioned, it is advisable to seek advice sooner rather than later to ensure all legal solutions and options remain available to you.

For expert advice on planning for the future, contact Holmes & Hills on 01787 275275 or email advice@holmes-hills.co.uk and speak with one of our specialists from your local Holmes & Hills office.

Hurd Carpentry & Building Ltd

Hurd Carpentry & Building Ltd was expanded in 2021 after more than 10 years of already being in the trade. In those years the company has built extensions, renovated barns, installed beautiful kitchens & bathrooms and created home offices. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality every time. If you would like to find out more, get in touch.

“It was a professional service from start to finish. Very pleased with the quality of work from Hurd Carpentry & Building Ltd. All completed by a team who were considerate and hard working. Highly recommend.” - Sam, Colchester Tel: 07584 317068 or 01449 706526

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Sudbury & District Citizens Advice

I’ve been offered and accepted a new job. The new company wants me to start as soon as possible but we’re really shortstaffed where I am now, and I don’t know how soon I’ll be allowed to leave. How should I bring all this up with my boss?

Congratulations on your new role! It can feel awkward telling your employer you’re moving on but there are set processes in place. The time between telling your employer you’ve found a new position and you actually leaving is known as your notice period. If you’ve been in your current job for less than one month, you won’t have to give any notice period (unless your contract says otherwise). If it’s more than a month though, you have to give at least one week’s notice. Check what your contract says to find out how much notice you’ll be expected to give. If you don’t have a contract, and your employer has no written record of you agreeing to a notice period, but you have been employed for more than a month you have to give at least one week’s notice. Although it may be tempting to hand in your resignation as soon as possible, it’s worth waiting until your new employer has confirmed your new employment, for example by signing your contract or by giving you a start date. It’s then best to give your resignation in writing (email is fine), so that you have a record of the date you told your employer. You can find guidance on how to do this on the Citizens Advice website, visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk where we have a page on handing in your notice. Fixed-term contracts are a bit different, as you won’t need to give notice if you intend to leave on the last day of your contract. Leaving before the end of a fixed-term contract usually means giving at least one week’s notice, but again check your contract to see if this is different.

Don’t forget about your holiday days during your notice period. If you have any unused annual leave, speak to your employer about either taking these during the notice period or being paid back for them in your final pay cheque. Finally, sometimes people can change their mind about moving jobs or find their circumstances alter. If this happens to you, you should speak to your current employer to see what your options are and if you can stay in your current role.

Everyone’s situation is different, but if you face any challenges with an existing or potential employer, contact Citizens Advice for advice: 0800 144 8848 or visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk to find out about what to do when you’re leaving a job.

www.citizensadvice.org.uk or call Sudbury and District Citizens Advice on 01787 321400 and leave a message.

Weddings at Hadleigh Guildhall

Don’t let the cost of living crisis spoil your special day! Now more than ever, couples looking to celebrate their wedding are cost conscious! Hadleigh Guildhall represents one of the best value for money wedding ceremony and/or reception venues in Suffolk.

That doesn’t mean you compromise on prestige or atmosphere. The magnificent rooms at Hadleigh Guildhall can be traditional, contemporary, formal or relaxed not to mention the picturesque walled garden for capturing the perfect moment.

With 3 rooms licenced for civil wedding ceremonies, and an array of options for your reception, you can plan your whole day, with exclusive use of the complete building, which won’t break the bank! (Additional discount for Hadleigh residents).

Catering couldn’t be easier with two fully equipped kitchens, as well as a comprehensive bar service. Fine dining or street food, live music in the garden or band/disco in the Grand hall, you choose. Cosy and intimate, or a party to dance the night away, Hadleigh Guildhall can accommodate it all.

A recent wedding couple said “We are so glad to have chosen the Guildhall for our wedding ceremony and celebration. The booking clerk was helpful and responded to emails and any queries quickly. The courtesy phone call before the Christmas break was a lovely touch to check everything was going OK. The caretaker, was brilliant over the whole weekend. The complex itself was exactly what we needed, giving us plenty of space throughout the day. We will definitely be using the complex again for future family events and will recommend Hadleigh Guildhall to others. Thank you.”

Every couple interprets the Guildhall in their own way, which is exactly as it should be, your day, your way! We are here to help facilitate and support you through your ideas and plans. Don’t take our word for it, come and see for yourself, viewings by appointment are always welcome. We are sure you will be pleasantly surprised at what Hadleigh Guildhall has to offer, right on your doorstep.

Email info@hadleightownhall.co.uk - Tel 01473 822544

Monks Eleigh’s Marathon Man

John Naylor who lives in Monks Eleigh is going to to do something very special this year. John is participating in a Leeds-based marathon. All proceeds from this marathon will go towards the creation of the Rob Burrow Motor Neurone Disease Research Centre. The centre will focus on the causes, diagnosis, prevention and, in the long term, securing a cure for Motor Neurone Disease. All funds raised at the Monks Eleigh Marathon Quiz will be added to John’s fund raising efforts. At the age of 76 and with two full replacement knees John will be running his first marathon on May 14 this year.

There is Marathon Quiz in Monks Eleigh Village Hall on Sunday 26 March. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.00 pm start. There will be a Marathon Bar and Marathon Raffle. Get your team of 6 together and join us to support John’s marathon effort to combat this cruel disease.

Contact libbygrosset@gmail.com or Kathy_haddow@hotmail.com to book your table

It’s going to be a Marathon night of fun for all the family

John Day

29.05.1947 - 29.11.2022

Thank you to everyone for the kind tributes made about John. He was a true legend and seeing everyone in church who came to say goodbye showed how much he was loved and respected. We all miss him terribly but now he is reunited with the love of his life Lesley and youngest son Lee.

Lorraine, Gary and family

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has recently taken flight under the wing of local expert Joel Runnels-Moss

With 25 years of experience in the field, Joel offers the kind of tailored, personalised service you’d expect from a Hadleigh-based, family-run firm, backed by a partnership with FTSE100-listed St. James’s Place.

“This is a local business, for local people,” explains Joel, who is proud to have lived in Hadleigh for more than 20 years, raising his family here, and being a vocal and supportive campaigner and volunteer, both for charities, and also within his previous role as a governor at Hadleigh Community Primary School. “I love meeting and getting to know people and, as a family man, I appreciate and understand just how precious time, money and financial stability are. I make it my mission to get to know my clients, their values and their financial ambitions, taking out all the jargon, and creating solutions that they find easy to understand. I go out of my way to help clients, and that’s something I really do pride myself on.”

Toucan Financial Services Ltd.

Find out more at www.toucanfs.co.uk

John Willis

Remembering John Willis (Tab’s) who passed away a year ago on March 27th. A dear brother, brother-in-law, dad, grandad and uncle. Our hearts ache whenever we think about you, miss you so much.

Marguerite xxxxx

Eastern Angles make medieval plays modern this spring

After 40 years of touring theatre across the East of England, this spring Eastern Angles is reigniting the region’s buzzing 15th century theatre scene with Medieval Miracles. This double bill of one-act plays promises to bring double the devils, double the tricks, and double the fun to Hadleigh on Tuesday 21st March. “East Anglia was the Broadway or West End of the 15th Century English theatre” once said a stage historian, and Eastern Angles have picked two of its biggest hits to stand centre stage in their 2023 spring tour. Speaking about the show, co-writer and Director Ivan Cutting said: “This was popular theatre at its best when people watched and laughed at sometimes quite shocking tales of contemporary scandal and daring new versions of traditional biblical myths”.

First up, The Trails of Mary & Joseph, it’s the Nativity story but not as you know it. And then there’s Mankind, the country’s most popular comedy of the 1490’s, retold as a boisterous story of a climate conscious young man tempted by three mischievous devils to leave his allotment and behave very badly. With live music, comic twists and a sense of ridiculous, Eastern Angles bring two very old plays right up to date.

Medieval Miracles is visiting Hadleigh Old School on Tuesday 21st March for a 7.30pm performance. The company will continuing the show across East Anglia until Saturday 20th May.

To find out more and book your tickets visit www.easternangles.co.uk or phone the Eastern Angles Box Office on 01473 211498.

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We survived February despite the Easterly winds, the frozen surface of the arena, Alfie and Parys having mobility issues and lots of volunteers being off sick or on holiday! What complicated lives you humans lead. The herd is missing its ‘mum’, Lyn who is recovering from illness at home but her friend Abi is helping the Team look after all the equine interests. Naturally Babs and I are no bother, we just listen to the gossip and try to report on Shelley happenings.

My photos this month show the intrepid pupils from Chalk Hill Academy being taught by our Chairman Jan. A rare moment of sun and warmth has them competing in two-aside races to fetch objects from one end of the arena and hand over to their partner at the other end. The boys may claim that they can trot canter and gallop like all the good cowboys do, but the mere fact of being mounted on a live animal and under instruction from no-nonsense Jan focusses them on the realities of behaving well, listening to instructions, being responsible and treating volunteers and ponies with respect. It’s a great Thursday morning showcase for what we do. Thanks chaps!

Here's hoping you are all feeling a Spring in your steps now that those two dismal months are behind us. The live herd is beginning to taste new grass, and the daffs are struggling to appear on our drive way (where everyone parks...)

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Wattisham Baptist Chapel

Hitcham Road, Wattisham IP7 7LD

Wattisham Baptist Chapel has appointed their new Minister, Rev Elisha John Masih. Rev Masih comes from East London and began his ministry at the Chapel on 1st January 2023. We extend a very warm welcome to all to come and attend our Church Services on Sundays which are 10:45 am and 6:30 pm. Feel free to contact Rev Masih on his mobile which is 07737 031749.

God said in the beginning on Day one of His Creation, “Let there be light: and there was light” (Genesis chapter 1). Today Jesus the Light of the world is shining. One of the Great Claims of Jesus Christ is also an invitation to you who says: “…I am the Light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” (John 8:12).

Carrier’s Restaurant

Wish you were a million miles from the hustle and bustle? Would you enjoy a breath of peace and tranquillity in our stunning environment? Well look no further. Come for a break from “the real world” to Hintlesham Hall’s magnificent restaurant, terraces and gardens. There are different dining options available to suit all….

The restaurant offers a menu full of options and flavour, perfect for any formal and informal occasion from birthday celebrations to family meals out. Our herb and vegetable garden, which is now in full swing once more, producing a mass of vegetables for the Kitchen including: Fine Beans, Broad Beans, Sugar Snaps, Heritage Carrots, Courgettes, Swiss Chard, Kohl Rabi, Cavolo Nero, Curly Kale, along with a variety of Salads, Herbs and Fruits appearing on our seasonal menus. Why not enjoy a cocktail or two in-front of the open fire in one of our lounges or outside on the terrace.

Hintlesham Hall, Ipswich, IP8 3NS. Tel: 01473 652334

www.hintleshamhall.com

The Suffolk Stitchers

We are a new group that meets every third Thursday 7.30 at Monks Eleigh Village Hall. We welcome both new and experienced stitchers and aim to promote the practice and study of patchwork, quilting and textile arts in Suffolk. We have a varied and exciting program of speakers over the next few months. In March we will welcome Pascale Michalski who makes contemporary quilts. Her quilts are painted on silk and beautifully quilted. She was awarded Edcellence in Machine Quilting at the Festival of Quilts. All welcome.

Contact Sue Sayer (Secretary) thesuffolkstitchers@gmail.com

Drag Bingo!

On April 23rd I will be running my seventh consecutive London Marathon, each year have I run for a different charity, raising money for the Stroke Association, National Deaf Children’s Society, Dementia UK, Evelina Children’s Hospital, Crohn’s and Colitis UK and Parkinson’s UK. This year I am running in support of SeeAbility which specialises in supporting people who have learning disabilities or autism, who may also have sight loss.

As my fundraiser last year for Parkinson’s UK, we had a fantastic Comedy Drag Bingo Night with the outrageous Charlie Hides, which SOLD OUT so we are doing it again this year as my fundraiser for SeeAbility. Tickets are £15 each and on sale at Eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.uk

Saturday 25th March in the Grand Hall at Hadleigh Guildhall. Or please sponsor me at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/stuartservice

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Ken’s SESAW News

Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare Reg charity no 1124029

Here comes March, in like a lion, out like a lamb and it’s greetings from Oliver (Ollie to my intimates), resident top cat at SESAW. I’ve beaten Kenny to the keyboard while he snoozes by the Rayburn and make no apology for starting on a sad note.

There are lots of happy moments in animal rescue when people leave with their new pets but some visitors bring tears to our eyes with donations of food no longer needed. This was the case when Jenna contacted us after losing her beloved cat.

Harry was a handsome Norwegian forest cat and extremely popular with residents in Nedging Tye. He was always ready for a fuss and a ‘selfie’ with his adoring Public and even passers-by of the non-feline persuasion would stop and pay homage to Harry. We send our heartfelt sympathy to Jenna and all Harry’s admirers; he will be sadly missed. Whilst I have the ‘talking stick’ let me tell you about Maxine, a five year old spayed female tabby in need of a new home. This delightful girl is friendly and loving, but occasionally it might be on her terms. She just needs to find that special (preferably adult) home, or with older children where she would become part of the family. Please leave a short message with your name and number to arrange an appointment to meet her.

Kenneth's fans will be please to know he can write next time, under the auspices of me, Ollie (the Black) Cat.

Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare, Registered Charity No.1124029, Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6 4PP. Tel: 01787 210888, www.sesaw.co.uk

Suffolk Libraries Day

Suffolk Libraries is a charity which runs the library service in Suffolk and this is our annual fundraising event. At Lavenham library we are holding a raffle with prizes ranging from generous donations from local businesses to children’s books and games.

Please visit the library to buy your raffle tickets and support Suffolk Libraries – the charity that runs your library service at the heart of your community. The draw closes on the 24th March.

Half Term Lego/Craft Afternoon

A wonderful afternoon was enjoyed when the Lego train arrived for our Lego event during the February half term. We had some very creative Lego builders and artists who created models and their own “Imagination Station” Lego train.

Lavenham Library, Lavenham Village Hall, Church Street, CO10 9QT Tel No: 01787 247729 www.suffolklibraries.co.uk

Email: lavenham.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk

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Hadleigh Community Choir

Just over 10 years ago, a group of inspired people got together to create Hadleigh Community Choir. The purpose of this was that the Community could come together to sing and be uplifted by this whole experience, no matter whether they had voices of angels, or could croak like a frog!

Over the years we have brought music and song to all of you, either by our concerts, or occasions like Carols around the Christmas tree; Singing in Hadleigh’s retirement homes, where the residents joined us, and too many other occasions to list. You may remember our community singing in the Deanery Garden at the end of Covid, such a joyous time, and the rain stayed away until the end!

Now, we would like to invite you all to join with the Choir in the Ansell Centre for a Singalong on Saturday 1st April. We are offering a fun filled afternoon of song, with refreshments to sustain and bolster our efforts.

We are sure you will leave uplifted and happy, which is how we feel after all our practices. And if this inspires you to join the Choir, we would be very happy to welcome you. If you need to know more about the choir, there will be members to chat with you at the Centre.

Also check out website:http://hadscommunitychoir.onesuffolk.net/ where you will find lots more about the Choir and our activities.

1st April at The Ansell Centre From 2 to 4pm, All welcome

Gallows Hill Allotments

We have some vacant plots available on Gallows Hill Allotments, if anyone is interested please contact Mark Shepperson on 07973 141834.

Elmsett Community Indoor Market Saturday March 11th 2023

The first Community Indoor Market will be on Saturday 11th March in Elmsett Village Hall, from 10am - 2pm. Please come and support your local community and artisan traders:

“Love Refills” (in the car park – bring your own containers to refill) St Elizabeth Hospice stall - knitted, crochet, sewn goods

Jan’s Jams and Chutneys

Ally’s sweets and seasonal treats and boxes

Elaine’s Fur and Feather Foods

Sharon’s Box Cards and glass ornaments

Alice and Dan – Handmade items for the home – wooden and textiles

Mrs P’s upcycled lights, pictures and more

K & S Handmade – sewn fabric items

Micks’ wooden items

Tropics with Sabrina

J and P Jewellery – Kumihimo beading

Kim’s wax and candles

Pat’s Resin and Polymer articles

Tracey’s cakes and goodies

The Craft lodge craft packs

There will also be collection points for recycling items that you can’t put in your blue bin e.g. batteries, foil blister packs and glasses: and Jan’s Jams would be happy for you to return any empty jars to her too. We would love to see you there, treat it as a warm space, a place to meet up with friends for a cuppa, plus maybe find some unusual and unique items to buy.

This month the refreshments will be provided by St Peter’s Church, Elmsett St Peter’s is a Grade 1 Church and parts of it date back to 12th Century, having been built on the site of a previous Saxon church and over the years has been restored and renovated, with a new kitchen and toilet being the latest additions in 2017. Whether you are a regular worshipper or a festival visitor, St Peter’s is there for you - weddings, baptisms, funerals, or just quiet reflection & support.

Jan King

POLSTEAD FILMS

Presents

The Banshees of Inisherin

Friday 17th March - St. Patricks Day

Polstead Village Hall, Doors open 7 pm

“A flawless tragicomedy”

Tickets £4.50

Buy at Polstead Community Shop or Reserve by emailing polsteadfilms@gmail.com

Hadleigh Garden Club

Our February meeting saw Jim Paine from Walnut Tree Garden Nursery in Attleborough talk to our group on “Gardening in the Shade”. He is very knowledgeable on all aspects of his nursery. So it was interesting to hear his advice on just what will thrive in different areas of shade in the garden. He also brought along various plants for our members to purchase and I was thrilled to take home some snowdrops that I happily planted the following day. What a difference some sunshine makes after those hard frosts of early February. Cutting the grass again is a joy… before it turns into a chore in the summer. The spring bulbs colour and delightful blooms are welcome after the drab winter…I think my favourite season. On March 13th we have our AGM. As always we would love to welcome new members to join the committee. With new ideas and enthusiasm our great club can continue to serve the community This meeting does not last long so please join us as afterwards we have Jo Hull from Applewood Acres a local nursery growing cut flowers and salads joining us for a very interesting talk. We will also be taking the coming years subscription of £12 cheque or cash only please.

Do join us at 7.30 pm in the Guildhall opposite St Mary’s church. Members £2 guests £4 a warm welcome, refreshments and raffle

Hadleigh Flower Club

Our February meeting was a little different to normal, as we had a speaker instead of a floral demonstration. Our speaker came from Perrywood Nurseries, Tiptree/Sudbury. She was the granddaughter of the founder of the nurseries and now works alongside her father and two brothers. We had a great and interesting evening listening to the history of how the business began and to where it is now.

Our next meeting is the 14th March 2023, demonstration by Doreen Robinson from Lode in Cambridgeshire, entitled “Embracing Colour”. Hadleigh United Reformed Church, arrival 7pm for 7.30pm start. On the 18th April 2023 we will be holding a Spring Luncheon at Monks Eleigh village hall, 12pm for 12.30pm. There will be a fashion show, stalls and a raffle. We will be giving a donation from the event to The Shelley Centre for Therapeutic riding, which is a great local cause. If you are interested in coming along and would like a ticket, they are £17.50 and include a drink on arrival, a two-course lunch and tea/coffee, then please call Jenny on 01473 822971/07786 721807. We look forward to seeing you soon.

New lady captain for Newton Green

Golf Club

In slightly misty weather, over 30 ladies gathered to celebrate the start of the tenure of the new lady captain Margaret Hills. It is a long standing tradition and event for the current lady captain (Emily Evans) to “putt out” on the 18th green with the new lady captain (Margaret Hills) overseeing that activity and then herself moving to the 1st tee to “drive off” to mark the start of her year as lady captain. The theme of the day (14th Feb) was Valentine’s day and Margaret had a huge number of lady players (dressed in red, with heart themed outfits) cheering her on and also trying to guess the length of her first tee shot (for a small fee which is donated to charity). The first drive went 126 yards and was straight!

Margaret is undertaking her second stint as lady captain having first done so in 2008. Margaret’s vice-captain is Sarah Woodhead and together they will co-ordinate golfing activity at Newton Green GC over the coming year (events include social golf, friendly matches, county competitions as well as close liaison with the mens section for mixed golf). Through the year Margaret is raising money for Multiple Sclerosis research.

Newton Green welcomes ladies new to golf and has bespoke coaching and integration activity in place, for more information visit www.newtongreengolfclub.co.uk (get into golf).

SPRING CRAFT FAYRE

Saturday 1st April 10 am to 4 pm at Semer Village Hall

Craft Stalls, Plant Stalls, Refreshments, Raffle - FREE ADMISSION

For stall availability please contact mordeysue@gmail.com

Hadleigh Walkers

Our walk on Saturday 11th March will again start and end in Hadleigh. We will leave Stonehouse Road car park at 0930 and proceed through town toward Aldham Hall and then Samsom Lodge, Whatfield, Cosford Hall, Ivytree Farm, Peyton Hall and back into Hadleigh via Toppesfield Bridge. The distance of the entire route is around 8 miles and we should be back in Hadleigh around 1300. We will have one short refreshment stop along the way.

As usual, we aim to average a nottoo-demanding 2.5 mph (4 km/hr) and walkers need to be able to maintain this pace. Any kind of weather is possible in winter so strong shoes or preferably walking boots should be worn as the ground may be muddy or rough in places. Everyone is welcome, including well behaved dogs. Route maps can be requested from this web site.

For further information about these walks go to www.hadleighwalkers.com or email us at hadleighwalkers@gmail.com

Kersey Table Tennis Club

We are a small and friendly club and welcome players of all abilities. The purpose of the club is social and recreational. We do not play competition. We operate from Kersey village hall on Thursday evenings between 7:30pm and 9:00pm. Our fees are: Adults £2.50 for one hour or £3.00 for the full session, Juniors (under 18) £2.00 irrespective of duration.

Contact: Adrian Blyth 01473 827805 (amblyth1@gmail.com)

Monks Eleigh History Group

Monks Eleigh History Group’s next and final meeting of our current programme will be held on Monday 6th March at Monks Eleigh Village Hall. The meeting will start at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to Brenda Willison –Town Crier of Newmarket, who will be talking about and demonstrating the art of Town Crying. Members admission is free, visitors are charged £3.00. Monks Eleigh History Group meets on the first Monday of the month from November to March. Our programme for the coming season will be issued in the spring. New members are always welcome, if you are interested please email simonkelsall66@gmail.com.

Hadleigh and District WI

In February's meeting we looked forward to an update from Lucy Skellorn on the Revival of Benton End. On the 21st of this month a representative from Tools with a Mission will talk about the wondeful work they do. The Amblers will meet on the 1st March to visit Place for Plants in East Bergholt. Bookworms are reading Victoria Hislop's 'Cartes Postales from Greece' to discuss at their meeting on 23rd March. The Lunch Bunch will be munching at Kersey Bell on the 9th March.

The new programme taking us up to April 2024 is ready for printing and, once again, we look forward to hosting a variety of speakers and events. If you would like to come for a 'taster' evening just let us know and we will arrange to greet you at the door. We meet on the third Tuesday at 7.30pm in the Seminar Room of the Library. Contact the Secretary Glenn Abassis on 07870 312409 or the President Sheila Webb on 01473 827554.

The Big Quiz

Raydon Village Hall on Sat. 16th March 7.30pm

£4.00 per person - maximum six contestants per table.

Don’t miss the fun - Book your table on 01473-312123

Nibbles and soft drinks provided - In aid of Raydon Church fabric funds

Presented by Michael Mumford of Semer fame

Spring Concert News

The spring concert by Hadleigh Choral Society promises to be an unforgettable experience, as the choir performs master works by Fauré and Puccini, accompanied by professional soloists as well as the Colchester Symphony Orchestra and a specially appointed organist. Join us at St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh to hear the hauntingly beautiful Fauré Requiem, which with its seven sections will take you on a journey which is both peaceful and sombre, as well as bright and comforting. The operatic Messa di Gloria by Puccini will certainly be thrilling, featuring compelling harmonies that range from solemn unison phrases to energetic fugues. Christopher Phelps will conduct the performance which will take place on 25th March at St Mary's Church, Hadleigh at 7:30 pm. Tickets are £15, free for those in full-time education, and are available through www.hadleighchoralsociety.org.uk, members of the choir, or The Idler bookshop in Hadleigh.

For more information contact 07886 416 034

Reserves Wanted

Are you a warm water person? Prefer not to prance around a public pool in your cossie? Not an Olympian swimmer? Happy to swim now and again rather than every week? Then you may be interested in becoming a reserve for a small group of Mermaids on a Tuesday and or a Thursday at Lett’s Pool, near Hadleigh. For further details of times and cost of these private sessions please contact me, Jan Devey:- 01473 827 091 or deveys@btinternet.com

Lavenham Carpet Bowls Club

Spring is well on its way now, sorry I missed last month's publication date, but I was concentrating on getting a new passport for a late cruise, which hopefully we are on as this March issue comes out. My old passport was actual not due to expire until November 2023, but was issued in February 2013, with extra months left on my previous passport added on. But under post brexit rules to travel within Europe, your passport must be issued less than 10 years before travel and valid for 3 months after. Any extra months are lost. So if you are planning a trip, check the issue date on your passport.

Meanwhile Lavenham Carpet Bowls Club has a full diary of friendly matches with other local clubs, arranged by Val Daniels, our Fixture Secretary. Various Charity events are also being arranged for those players who would like to take part locally. We have had several new players come along to try Carpet Bowls at Lavenham Village Hall on Wednesday afternoon sessions at 2pm, followed by Thursday evening at 7.30 New players are always welcome. First 2 sessions are free to see if you would like Carpet Bowls and us.

Marilyn Beatham, Club Secretary

John Gurr

15th May 1938 - 8th February 2023

Sadly John passed away suddenly on 8th February, thankyou to everyone for all the love and support we have received. He will be greatly missed.

Donna, Dawn, Darren and family

CHAMBERLIN CLOSE, BILDESTON, SUFFOLK, IP7 7EZ Tel: 07716 921514

Latest News from Chamberlin Hall

Chamberlin Hall is a local community hall situated just off the main high street in Bildeston. The Hall is a large venue and offers lots of facilities and services open to the public and available to hire for business or pleasure.

We recently hosted the Village Independent Players annual Panto – Treasure Island and the Silver Long Johns – it was a great weekend with a full house for all three shows– lots of fun had by all and great appreciation for all the effort put in – a big well done to the cast and the supporting crew – you can see pictures on our website.

We are pleased to add another regular club to the hall – Whistle & Wag Dog training are a local dog training company offering life skills dog training classes at the hall on Thursday evenings from 18.30 – 19.30. To find out more about their services visit, please visit www.whistleandwag.dog.

Coming up during March, we will continue to show the Six Nations Rugby (England Games and Super Saturday) with bar and food available, Bingo on 11th March, we’ll be celebrating St. Patricks day on Friday 17th March with some traditional Irish tipples and food, on Mother’s day (19th March) we’re putting on coffee and cake as a charity fund raiser and will be rounding off the month with a Quiz night on 25th. In April, in addition to all our regular events, clubs and classes, we’ll be getting the Karaoke out on 1st April, Bingo on the 8th and one of our favourite events – Easter Family Disco on 13th April – open to all ages with music, food, games and chocolate – and the bar is open for the adults! Looking a bit further ahead, we’ve started preparing for our annual beer festival which will take placed on 14th, 15th and 16th July – so keep that weekend free! (And someone started a rumour we are going to do one in November too so watch this space as we wouldn’t want to disappoint our punters!)

So – if you fancy finding out more or joining in with any of our events, please come and see us or check out our website where you can always find out what is going on.

www.chamberlinhall.org

WHATFIELD SALVATION ARMY

COFFEE MORNING BRING AND BUY SALE

15th MARCH 2022 AT 10.30 AM - Free Coffee

Chamberlin Hall in Bildeston is a large village hall with fantastic facilities for clubs, classes, meetings, events and parties (including wi-fi, parking and licensed bar).

We host a lot of events for our local community and the facility is available to hire.

To find out more visit chamberlinhall.org

REGULAR EVENTS, CLUBS & CLASSESUPCOMING EVENTS

MONDAYS

Miss Lesley Dance Classes

CH Badminton Club

WEDNESDAYS CH Open Mic Night (Bar & Food) 7:30pm

FRIDAYS Pilates CH Social Night (Bar & Food) 7pm

TUESDAYS

Line Dancing Zumba

Carpet Bowls

THURSDAYS Zumba

Whistle & Wag Dog Training

MONTHLY CH Bingo

CH Quiz

Ladies Club ALWAYS

MARCH

11th, 18th –Rugby 6 Nations England games (No kids)

11th –CH Bingo

19th –CH Mothers Day Coffee & Cake Afternoon

25th –Quiz Night

APRIL

1st – Karaoke • 8th – Bingo

13th –Easter Family Disco - 5pm start

MAY

4th, 12th, 25th –Rugby 6 Nations England games (No kids)

11th –Live Music –The Kicks

FUTURE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY...

10th June / 8th July –Bingo

14th/15th/16th July –Chamberlin Hall Beer Festival, Bildeston

Hadleigh and Boxford Patient Participation Group (PPG)

The statistics for pharmaceutical waste are shocking. In 2010 it was estimated £300 million of NHS prescribed medicines are wasted each year. As prescriptions have only increased in the intervening years and there has been no significant national action to halt the trend, we can safely assume the current total exceeds £300 million.

This sum represents approximately £1 in every £25 spent on primary care and community pharmaceutical and allied products use, and 0.3 per cent of total NHS outlays. It includes anestimated £90 million worth of unused prescription medicines that are retained in individuals’ homes at any one time, £110 million returned to community pharmacies over the course of a year, and £50 million worth of NHS supplied medicines that are disposed of, unused, by care homes. Although these are ‘national’ statistics, wastage at a local level feeds into those figures. What can we do to make a difference? There are several simple actions which could help reduce costs:-

• Always check your medicine allocation BEFORE you leave the pharmacy. Hand back any you do not need. Once you leave the premises the drugs become waste even though they have never been opened.

• Stop repeat prescriptions if you have sufficient at home. No need to stockpile ‘just in case’.

• Stop repeat prescriptions if you have ceased to take that medication. Patients are also encouraged to purchase some medicines e.g. paracetamol, over the counter. They are much cheaper than on prescription and save the NHS a considerable amount of money each year.

In conjunction with the PPG, the Hadleigh Boxford Medical Practice Charitable Trust, London Hearts and the Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service a new defibrillator has been installed on an outside wall of the Hadleigh Fire Station. Free defib training sessions with Community First Responders are available to all at the Hadleigh Pool and Leisure Centre on Saturday 11th March from 10a.m to 11a.m. Book at Leisure Centre or via Eventbrite. Details below The PPG and the Practice are waiting to hear about the Federated Data Platform (FDP). It seems our written requests to James Cartlidge MP for further transparency and public debate on the topic now rest with the Department for Health and Social Care. We await their reply with interest. If you would like to know more visit the FDP debate. See below for details. Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com (search Hadleigh Community Defibrillator Awareness Session)

NHS Ref: www.england.nhs.uk/wpcontent/uploads/2015/06/pharmaceutical-waste-reduction.pdf

FDP: www.digitalhealth.net/2022/09/a-networks-debate-on-thefederated-data-platform/ www.hadleighhealth.co.uk

Facebook: Hadleigh-Boxford-Group-Practice

PPG Chair Email: deveys@btinternet.com

01473 827091

Valerie Scarfe 20.3.39 - 13.3.20

Often in our thoughts - Always in our hearts. Loving memories from your daughters Elaine & Julie and all your family and many friends.

Hadleigh Cycling Club will be delivering a full season of activities in 2023 for youngsters who love cycling and want to improve, or even race.

The season will start on Friday 14th April with a British Cycling Go-Ride Race Day at Hadleigh Cricket Club. It will be a full day event (from 10:00 to 16:00) run by a team of British Cycling certified coaches to help riders to develop their bike handling skills and core cycling techniques through fun activities and mini races. There will be groups catering for the full range of abilities. All the riders need to bring is a bike (in good working order) that can be used offroad, a helmet, suitable clothing, water and a packed lunch. The day will cost £25 per rider which will include an annual membership to Hadleigh CC and a special edition HCC T-Shirt. A discounted price of £15 is available to current members. Details of the day are available via www.hadleighcyclingclub.co.uk and entry via www.britishcycling.org.uk

The Junior Club also returns this season on Tuesday evenings, starting 18th April until the end of Summer. These sessions will be run weekly from 18:30 to 19:30 at Hadleigh Community Primary School, with a monthly ride on the Railway Walk to help our riders to build their confidence to ride in the ‘wild’. Our coaches will work with our young riders on specific skills and techniques to help them improve all the way through the season.

We are also working closely with British Cycling’s Eastern Region Team to create more opportunities including additional coaching sessions at Colchester’s Northern Gateway Sports Park, as well as support to try racing in a number of disciplines such as cyclocross, crit and track.

Adult membership of HCC is £12 for 2023 with the offer including two under18 children per adult.

The Club runs a social ride on Sundays usually starting at 9.00am from The George and there is a café stop. Currently, we’re also running regular rides on Fridays (women). The rides are weather dependant so, if in doubt, check our Facebook page @hadleighcyclingclub Twitter @HadleighCycling or www.hadleighcyclingclub.co.uk

Polstead Gardening Club

Our spring season of meetings is now under way and coming up we have:

Tuesday 14 Mar at 7.30pm:

Old Fashioned Roses with Matthew Tanton Brown

Tuesday 11 Apr at 7.30pm:

Container Planting for all year colour with Gavin Edwards

All meetings will be at Polstead Village Hall on the green in Polstead (CO6 5AL). Free to members. Non-members are welcome £5 (cash or cheque please). Includes a drink and nibbles.

Queries to gardeningclubpolstead@yahoo.com

French’s Care Haven

Hello to our readers, on Saturday 25th March we are having a dog walk, which will go from The Fox and Hounds pub in Groton –departure at 2pm and walk to French’s Care Haven and back. As our poster says there will be free refreshments at our farm for walkers and their dogs if they wish. You are welcome to come along even if you do not have a dog, so do come and meet our donkeys and horses and have a nice afternoon with us.

We did get a response to our request for tall metal cabinets, I would like to thank David for the cabinets from his office in London and Emma who gave from her work place in Ipswich and Brian for going to collect the ones Emma’s workplace donated to us in Ipswich. Now we need to clear all the feed room out, so the animal’s rugs and equipment can be put away in these metal cabinets and kept away from animal intruders that destroy everything. I would also like to thank Mrs McIntyre for a donation she sent in the post which paid for two of our ponies to have trims from the farrier.

I am still looking for someone who has a few hours to spare a week, to help us with fencing and general maintenance, please call me if you can help. This year if you are looking to do a sponsored bike ride, a walk or anything you enjoy doing to keep fit and help a charity, please consider French’s. Last year we had a wonderful lady Pamela who rode her bike for 80 miles when she reached 80 years old and Pamela raised a super amount of £800 for our rescued animals. We totally depend on lovely people like Pamela, we also had Debbie who raised money as a scarecrow at an event, some of the money Debbie raised was donated to French’s. I would love to hear from you if you can help us and let me know what you plan to do, so that I can let locals know what you are doing and how they can sponsor you. Our Charity are looking forward to the Monks Eleigh Fete and dog show this year on 3rd June from 1pm-5pm, we had a stand at this event last summer, it was a great day for us and all the people who came along to the Fete, it is nice to be invited back. If you hold any events where we can have a stand please let us know, then our Charity can help by promoting your day and of course let all those people out there who are unaware of us at French’s, know that we exist. Please call Sharon if you have an event this year that we could attend, on: 07999051401 or email Sharon: frenchs.100club@gmail.com French’s is a charity on your doorstep, can you help, either with time, donations, or sponsorship. You are welcome to come along and meet our animals. Call me for an appointment. Jann on: 07747755556 or email: jann.turner@hotmail.co.uk

www.frenchscarehaven.org.uk

Bildeston Primary School

Learning and Growing Together

U7 Multi Skills Well done to our year 2 children who took part in a multi skills event. When they got to Hadleigh High School they were mixed up with children from other schools and new teams were formed. Everyone did really well with one of our teams finishing in 2nd place!

U11 Basketball Well done to our KS2 basketball team who competed against teams across the county at Inspire Suffolk. It was a tough competition but they had an amazing time! Making Shapes Robin class enjoyed a great gymnastics lesson making different body shapes. Then they had fun printing with their own blocks. They looked great.

Fossils and Rocks Children in Kingfisher class categorising fossils and finding out whether they were plants or animals and extinct or nonextinct. The children have really enjoyed this subject and have even brought their own precious things to show from home - super impressive!

Sow & Grow Mr Weaver came in to help with our 'Sow and Grow' topic. The children know where the village allotments are, how many there are, their size, the soil type, the amenities and how much they cost per year. We now have to wait patiently for everything that they planted to grow!

New Planters We have some new planters in school, one for each class and we will be busy planting these after half term.

Several seed companies have donated either seeds or money to KS2 for this topic. Thanks to Premier Seed Services Limited, Thompson & Morgan, Grainseed in Eye, Kings Seed and Suttons.

If you are considering Bildeston Primary as a school for your child, we would welcome a visit. Please phone the office on the number below. We would love to meet you.

Bildeston Primary School Newberry Road, Bildeston, Ipswich IP7 7ES Tel: 01449 740269 www.bildeston.suffolk.sch.uk

Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Charity fundraiser passes £700 mark

Stoke By Nayland Golf Club Ladies Captain Corinne Jackson has held her first fund raising event of the season. Following a 9 hole betterball competition on the Gainsborough Course, more than 50 members of the Ladies Section had a social afternoon with some fine home baking to be enjoyed, as well as a raffle and an auction. The total raised on the day was more than £700, and Corinne says donations are still coming in.

She added: “This is a great start to my charity year, raising money for Ovarian Cancer Research, Blood Cancer UK and “Do it for Daisy” a local appeal.” Winners of the better ball competition were:

1st Mandy Byham and Suzanne Shaw-Smith with 25pts; 2nd Katie Clark and Elaine Harris with 24pts; 3rd Liz Kiddy and Liz Spencer with 23pts.

Hadleigh Men’s Shed

Good progress is being made with fitting out the shed.

Members have completed a new portable work bench - all with wood donated by members. Now we just need to fit a large vice that was also donated. We have also put boards on the walls for the tools and fixed down the non-portable equipment. We are set up to handle the Men’s Shed information needs including membership, tool audits, health & safety procedures, training, posters. This will be maintained by a few of the committee members.

We would like to thank the following sponsors who have given so generously: Richard Finch, Frances Tebbut, Marion Carter, Energy on Tap Limited, Hadleigh Buildbase, Hadleigh RBL Club, Ansell Centre, Hadleigh Thrift Shop, Abacus Fire & Security, Councillor Mick Fraser and Hadleigh Community News.

We are currently purchasing other necessary health & safety equipment. Fire equipment will be on site soon. We now have Insurance for Clubs and Societies which covers our activities. Fund raising is proceeding well. Currently we open Wednesday 10 am to 12 noon and 7 pm to 9 pm and we are looking at other opening times for early Spring when we will be fully ready. We have already been asked to carry out some community work: repairing a notice board for the Ansell Centre and a shop table for the Thrift Shop. These will be worked on as soon as we are fully set up.

We have increased our mailing list of interested parties and members to over 35 and our working parties have had up to 9 participants - all lending a hand. We have had a visit from two gents from Sudbury interested in setting up a Men's Shed there and they asked many questions about how it all happened and were pleased with what they saw and heard.

Our first AGM will be in April – venue & date to be advised. Officers will be (re)elected then.

Hadleigh Men’s Shed is a relaxed place supporting the local community by providing somewhere to

• meet up and make new friends

• learn new skills

• share expertise

• work on or get help on your own projects

• work on community based projects

• enjoy companionship over a cup of tea

“It is not what we make but coming here and being a part of a community which is important.”

For further info please ring 07860 429 151 or email hadleighmensshed@gmail.com

Bildeston Carpet Bowls Club

Hello again, Brenda here from Bildeston Carpet Bowls Club. Here is an update of our fixtures for March, Wednesday 8th March Great Blakenham Away; Tuesday 14th March Elmsett Home; Tuesday 21st March Great Blakenham Home. We will then have Roll-ups in Chamberlin Hall on Tuesday evenings until we start the Summer League. In the meantime we are playing Cup matches, and if we get through to the next round, we will play in the finals at Needham Market. Always good fun. We are still waiting for some of you to join us in Chamberlin Hall, Bildesdon. We really look forward to seeing you, so please call Brenda or Mike McIntyre on 01284 827688.

5dr Blue69k£6795

2014-14Ford KA 1.2 Petrol Edge 3dr Red41k£5295

2008-08Ford C-Max 1.6 Petrol Zetec 5dr Red94k£3495

CLASSIC CARS

1929Austin 7 Chummy 2dr Blue£13495

1983Mercedes 200 1.8 Petrol 4dr Blue99k£11995

SPORTS CAR

2013-13Jaguar F Type 3.0 Petrol 2dr Blue£22995

/ Grave Services

R. Gwinnell.............................01473 824440

W. A. Deacon..........................01787 248282

Garage Doors Garolla....................................01473 396164

Garden Machinery Repair

W. J. Green.............................01473 823839

Garden Services

4 Life Landscapes...................01473 828117 Grass To Glass........................01473 828269

Gary Newman.........................07707 610830

Tomlinson Groundcare............01449 736060

MHM Landscapes...................07428 106387

Stacey’s Felt Roofing

Specialist with 40yrs experience

•Flat Roofing including re-decking

•Guttering, Fascias, Soffits and Bargeboards uPVC

Hair and Beauty

Hadleigh Hairloom..................01473 822191

Ashleigh Hair Studio...............07921 509413

Health and Fitness

Hadleigh Boxford Practice......01473 822961

Hadleigh Dental Surgery.........01473 823092

Sally Mowles Foot Health Care.01473 822902

Hadleigh Physiotherapy..........01473 810185

Equlibrium Therapy.................07903 722746

Body & Mind As One.............07506 350 455

Sarah Jones Emotional Support..07702 454491

Kinetic Health..........................01473 806240

I.T. and Computer Services

Home Computer Services.......01473 829552

Vulcan Computer Services......07711 904439

Kitchens

KBB Centre.............................01473 742200

Laundry Services

Press Gang.............................01473 558448

Mortgage & Protection Advice

GKM Financial.........................01473 898065

Newsagents

Keith Avis................................01473 823131

Nursing & Care Services

Laxfield House.........01787 247340 / 247495

Waterfield House....................01473 944654

Opticians

Dunstone Optometry..............01473 823755

Painting & Decorating

Simon Farthing.......................07823 333451

CPH Property Services...........07717 059370

Pest Control

Lister Countryside Services....07919 287656

Picture Framing

ALB Framing...........................07769 858076

Blue Magpie Lavenham...........07788 508520

Plant Hire

Hadleigh Hirebase...................01473 828509

Printers

Keith Avis Printers..................01473 823366

Pubs, Restaurants, Food & Drink

The Cock Inn Hadleigh............01473 941049

Royal Bengal...........................01473 823744

Kings Head Hadleigh...............01473 805794

Security

Abacus....................................01473 824601

Septic Tank Emptying

A.K. Services..........................01473 822694

Skip / Waste Removal

G. Leeks Skip Hire..................01473 824256

JK Services man with a van....07703 758035

ATS Skip Hire..........................01787 275354

Box Rubbish Removal............07876 032828

Solicitors / Wills

Holmes & Hills........................01787 275275

Gotelee....................................01473 822102

Sports & Hobbies

Snowys Bait & Tackle..............07766 140624

Storage

Elmsett Storshops..................01473 822162

Surveyors

MS Surveys............................01473 249020

Taxi

Beaumont Cars.......................01473 855111

5 Star Cars..............................01473 875435

Voyager Travel........................01473 828102

A&L Private Hire.....................07506 806059

Water Softeners

Patmore..................................01473 713600 Wills

The Will Business...................01206 263420

Window Cleaner

C&D Services..........................01473 828626