The Village Edition, July 2023

A taste of Musical Theatre

For this year’s summer concert Hadleigh Community Choir takes to the stage: the repertoire is made up from a choice of songs and medleys taken from stage musicals. It is a varied programme of well-known and popular pieces widely recognised and then there are some lesser known and equally beautiful songs. Spoiler alert: Bohemian Rhapsody features and so do Les Miserables and Westside Story!

The concert is taking place on 15 July at 2pm for a matinee performance and 7 pm in the evening at the United Reformed Church in Hadleigh, ticket price £7.50 and £10.00 respectively. The evening performance is followed by a summer drinks reception at the Ansell Centre and the ticket includes a drink/refreshment at the reception. Tickets are available from Avis Newsagents, The Little Ginger Bee and Frankie’s along different stretches of the High Street or you can email us at contact-us@hadleighcommunitychoir.org.uk. At the Summer Concert we are saying good-bye to our Musical Director Sarah Gallop who has led the choir for six years and is now relocating after her recent marriage. Sarah has been a great asset to the choir and we will very much miss her, her quirky humour and her vigour in teaching the choir the music we are performing at each concert.

Singing is natural and singing in a group is proven to lift our spirits. Last autumn, the choir conducted a survey of its members to find out what works for them – one theme that came back a lot was that singing lifts their mood and being part of the choir stimulated their well-being, mentally and also physically. Once you have come to the concert and enjoyed the music there, you have all summer to work out a plan how you give it a go and then join us for a trial rehearsal when we come back after the summer break in September. Rehearsals take place on Thursday evenings, 7.15 p.m.- 9.00 p.m. at the United Reformed Church in Hadleigh. Newcomers can try a rehearsal or two to see if it suits them, nor prior singing experience required and you don’t even have to read music.

So – get your tickets and join us for our Summer Concert full of music known from stages on Broadway and in the West End of London!

Tim Allen & Son Ti

CCLL – The Helping Hand for Ukraine

& Online Charity Shop

A big thank you to everyone who donated items for our School Project. Kevin Parker set off to Poland on 9th June to meet with our partners and hand over all the aid we have collected plus the fantastic collection of school supplies – over 85kg collected!! The school equipment was delivered on the last day of school and the teachers and staff were so excited they wanted to have photos taken with the boxes which were then taken away again to be prepared for installation and ready to be used on the return to school in September. In addition we have also sent over a ton of specifically requested aid for the new opened Safe House. Our partners were really excited to hear about all the disability equipment donated by local people and included wheelchairs, bath hoists, mobility Aids and many more things which will be so very useful. We are now looking forward to welcoming the 6 girls due to arrive with us on 6th July but due to the lack of operation during the Covid years, then followed by the War in Ukraine, we no longer have the stocks of clothing to give to the children. We have already got all the underwear, PJ’s and toiletries in place but we are urgently looking for new or nearly new clothing for girls aged 9-11 plus second hand trainers and wet/water shoes for use on the beach. If you can help please do get in touch, we have several drop off points in local areas including Hadleigh, Needham Market, Stowmarket and Bacton. It may be possible to arrange collection if needed. Thank you so much to everyone who supports our cause.

Elizabeth Parker - CCLL – The Helping Hand for Ukraine mail@ccllmidsuffolk.org.uk - 07771 550868

Are you sat on a Mortgage Time Bomb?

As of 11th May this year, the Bank of England raised interest rates from 4.25% to 4.5% - their highest level for almost 15 years and the twelfth consecutive increase since December 2021. At the time of writing this, another rate looks imminent. The cost of living continues to rise, with soaring fuel, energy and food prices. People are reducing their spending, whilst the Bank is trying to contain the cost of living and prevent a recession with the interest rate increases.

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We warmly welcome all your contributions of articles, letters, sports reports, events and photographs, just email or send to the address below and it will appear in the next issue.

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Additionally, figures from the Office of National Statistics calculate an expected 1.3 million mortgage fixed deals will come to an end in 2023 and most of those are currently on rates under 2%. At the moment the average 2-year fixed mortgage costs around 5.5%. What does this mean? Well, anyone with a mortgage deal coming to an end this year is set to see their monthly payments increase by an average of £192 and those with larger mortgages are set to suffer even more.

What can you do to help navigate the current financial challenges you’re facing? Talking to us, your local advisers, is a good place to start. We can help to make sure you and your family have the most appropriate mortgage and policies in place.

If you would like to discuss how we can help you, get in touch to book an appointment. Please call 01473 598900 or e-mail info@hunthomefinance.com

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Ebony’s Blog

Life at The Shelley Centre

Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun!.

This will be my last blog of the summer term and what a bonkers time we have had with that description. I heard tell we could blame El Nino for the horrible cold wind everyone in East Anglia had to suffer, and the lack of rain.

Practising 2 elements of the Countryside Challenge are Belle and her young rider: posting a letter and opening a gate. The riders must remember to say a ‘thank you’ to the ‘farmer’ as they pass. Our winners will be announced too late for this blog but we have a Facebook page called The Shelley Centre for Therapeutic Riding RDA where successes will be celebrated.

We all say a huge thank you to Mary Thornley for being here every day for two weeks to judge riders doing The Countryside Challenge (beginning June 5th) and Dressage (beginning June 12th) Rosettes are being awarded to all who participate. Looking ahead to when we resume rides in September there are to be two fund raisers in that month. The much missed Stride Out, date to be confirmed, and a Dog Show on Sunday 24th, so please come and support us then.

www. shelleyrda.com Telephone: 01473 824172

Community Spirit

June’s Indoor Market at the Elmsett and Aldham Village Hall was the coolest place to be in the area – it being 28 degrees outside! There was a lovely atmosphere and lots of people enjoying browsing and partaking of the wonderful refreshments provided by the ECO group. The community donation stalls made another £27 that went directly to St Elizabeth Hospice on the day. The total profit made after expenses is accumulating gradually and I will donate the whole sum made from the monthly markets at the end of the year. It currently stands at £240 so a huge thank you to all my lovely stall holders as well as everyone who comes along to support the market, second Saturday of every month.

THORR DOORS

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The Gareth Meredith Memorial Walk

The Gareth Meredith Memorial Walk will take place at 10.30 am on Sunday 16th July. Parents, Alan and Beryl Meredith, invite you to join them on this picturesque, well signed walk in memory of their late son, Gareth, who loved walking. The walk, which is 5½ miles long, will start at the Boxford Medical Centre and finish at the Hadleigh Health Centre. Families and dogs are most welcome. All walkers participate at their own risk and are kindly asked to respect the countryside along the way. Parking at Boxford is limited. There is no sign-up fee, but a voluntary donation would be very much appreciated. The money will go towards an infrared vein finder for the newly created Phlebotomy Unit at the Hadleigh Practice.

If you need further information, please contact Alan Meredith alan.k.meredith@btinternet.com 01473 822433

Cycle Sportive marks 90th Anniversary of record-breaking flight

Hadleigh Cycling Club’s Annual Gayford Flyer sportive will take place on Sunday, 10th September. It costs £15 to enter (via the British Cycling website) and this includes refreshments. We are keen to encourage cyclists to try out the many lightly trafficked routes around the town. The Gayford Flyer’s two signed routes of around 60 and 30 miles incorporates mostly quiet roads with some great views and the odd challenge. Once riders have crossed the finish line, they can celebrate their achievement with family and friends while enjoying post-race food, drink, entertainment. Details on how to enter can be found www.hadleighcyclingclub.co.uk

The Gayford Flyer is named in recognition of Hadleigh's world record-breaking aviator, Oswald Gayford. In 1933 he flew nonstop from England to South Africa with Gilbert Nicholetts. The flight covered 5,340 miles. Returning to Hadleigh, the whole town turned out to cheer him in an open topped car to his mother’s home in Angel Street. The feat was front page news and a Pathe news reel report said: "Just think of those two flying for two and a half days and nights through all kinds of weather over land and sea…once again showed what British engineering, brains and pluck could do."

On Tuesdays, our Junior Club meets at Hadleigh Community Primary at 18:30 to 19:30, with a monthly ride on the Railway Walk to help our young riders to build their confidence to ride in the ‘wild’. Our coaches will work with riders on specific skills and techniques to help them improve all the way through the season.

On Sundays: our Club Ride departs at 9.00 from The George Inn, High Street, Hadleigh. This ride is normally about 30 to 40 miles at a speed of approximately 15 mph, depending on the preferences of the ride leader and the capabilities of the group. Our rides are 'no-drop'. That means you won't be left behind (unless you choose to be), but the group may split into smaller groups of different speeds if that makes it easier to handle. Keep an eye out for the details from the ride leader nearer the time.

The rides and activities are weather dependant so, if in doubt, check our Facebook page @hadleighcyclingclub Twitter @HadleighCycling Instagram hadleighcc or www.hadleighcyclingclub.co.uk

Hadleigh Walkers

Our July walk will take place on Saturday 8th and is a circular walk of 8 miles starting in Gt Blakenham. We will park by the village hall at the bottom of the lane clearly signposted opposite the Curry Restaurant IP6 0NJ and depart as usual at 0930. The walk will head North along the Gipping River Path to just beyond Pipps Ford, then to Rose Fm in Darmsden, Baylham Church, Walnut Tree Fm and then back to Gt Blakenham via Chalk Hill Lane. We will have a refreshment stop and at our usual walking rate of 2.5 mph (4 km/hr) we should be back at around 1300. 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, We can be emailed via the website or contact Mike Keeling on 07483 887658

Summer is here!

Mother Nature has certainly turned up her heating of late and I think we can all feel that summer has most certainly arrived! At Corn Craft in Monks Eleigh, we are thankful for our wonderful new air conditioning units, which have been keeping our customers nice and cool in the tea room. For those who enjoy the heat, then the outside terrace has been feeling positively Mediterranean! This hot weather draws us more to a salady lunch and our delicious homemade Pork Pie has been proving very popular.

Our chef is cooking up another tasty delight, ‘Honey & soy marinated chicken and roasted vegetable skewers, served with red pepper & basil cous cous’a perfect summer’s lunch!

In the gift shop, our ladies summer clothing has been flying out!

We have a fantastic range of summer dresses, handbags and accessories - perfect for summer holidays and more! We stock lines from Lily & Me, Adini, Alice Collins and Goose Island, so why not come on over and take a look at what we have to offer.

We are always grateful for the support we get from our amazing local customers and if you haven’t visited us before, it would be lovely to see you! We’ve been going for nearly 33 years now and you can find us at the Bridge Farm Barns site in Monks Eleigh, where there are several other wonderful independent businesses. A fantastic destination to spend a few hours on a great British summer’s day, come rain or shine!

Elmsett Community Indoor Market

Saturday July 8th 2023

The next Community Indoor Market will be on Saturday 8th July in Elmsett Village Hall, from 10am - 2pm. Please come and support your local community and artisan traders. All monies raised from pitch fees, after expenses, will be donated to St Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich.

Stalls booked in so far are:

• Aimee with Ladybird Refills

• Alison’s beaded items from “Uganda and Beyond”

• Alice and Dan – Handmade wooden and textiles

• Sue Copps – bags, hats and fairies.

• Shirley Painter – Crafty Cushions, doorstops etc

• St Elizabeth Hospice stall - knitted, crochet, sewn goods

• Jan’s Jams, Chutneys and Lemon Curd, and decoupage items

• Sharon’s Box Cards and glass ornaments

• Mrs P’s upcycled lights, pictures and more

• Tropics with Sabrina

• Micks’s wooden items

• Laura’s Cider vinegar

PLUS

• New to the market will also be “East End Butchers”

The RECYCLE TABLE is a regular feature now e.g. batteries, ink cartridges and spectacles, SADLY we have had to stop collecting the blister packs as Superdrug don’t collect in bulk any more. I believe you can still take individual (small amounts) to some Superdrug shops, but until I can find another recycle place for them I cannot store any more! Jan’s Jams would still be very happy for you to return any empty jars to her though. Our COMMUNITY TABLES will be available for your donations - GROWING GREENER exchange table:bring along any excess seeds, seedlings, plantlets etc that you have. If you have any early crops or excess home grown fruit and vegetables and would like to share them with your community, all monies donated will go to St Elizabeth Hospice. Please label everything clearly.

The CRAFT “donate or exchange” table will also continue. There will be a suggested donation price, but St Elizabeth Hospice would be happy to receive whatever your budget allows, with grateful thanks.

Refreshments will kindly be provided by Philippa and Alexandra this month. If your group or charity would like an opportunity to raise funds, then please contact me if you would like to run the refreshments in the future.

Jan King

General Manager with Michelin Star pedigree joins The Bildeston Crown

A General Manager who has worked with celebrity chefs including Tom Kerridge and at his family’s own Michelin star establishment has joined The Bildeston Crown Hotel, part of the Nedging Hall Estate, in Suffolk.

George Bonwick, 28, began his career at the age of 15 as a back waiter at William Drabble’s Michelin starred Aubergine in his hometown of Marlow, Buckinghamshire. He then moved on to Tom Kerridge’s two Michelin starred Hand & Flowers, also located in the town, where he worked throughout his university years.

On graduating with a First class honours degree in Classics with Philosophy from Royal Holloway, hospitality was calling Bonwick who joined his father Simon Bonwick’s establishment, The Crown at Burchetts Green. This was awarded a Michelin star in 2019. The following year, as General Manager, Bonwick led his team to win the prestigious Michelin Service Award, which recognises outstanding levels of service in hospitality.

Commenting on his new role, George Bonwick, said: “I’m delighted to be working alongside our incredibly talented chefs at The Bildeston Crown, which has been owned by the Buckle family for more than 20 years. Together, we are committed to delivering excellent dishes, with many ingredients grown on the Estate, as well as a warm welcome and attentive customer service.”

Bonwick initially joined Nedging Hall Estate as General Manager at The Lindsey Rose pub in 2022 but has been promoted to General Manager at The Bildeston Crown. The Bildeston Crown is a 15th century 3 AA Rosette restaurant, hotel and bar in the historic village of Bildeston close to the medieval Suffolk wool towns of Hadleigh and Lavenham.

For more information about The Bildeston Crown visit: https://thebildestoncrown.com

Lavenham Carpet Bowls Club

I hope you all enjoyed 'Flaming June'. The Carpet Bowls Club members enjoyed having a break, in the shade, outside the Village Hall, between games. You may even recognise some of the members! Why not join us? We have sessions at Lavenham Village Hall every Wednesday 2pm until 4.30pm and most Thursday evenings 7pm until 9.30pm.Occasionally we play friendly matches with other local clubs on Thursdays, both Home and Away. First two sessions are free and new members are always welcome. Look forward to seeing you there.

Marilyn Beatham – Club Secretary

The Hadleigh Archive

A fine view of Toppesfield Mill standing astride the River Brett and which provided the power to turn the great millstones to produce flour. This mill was destroyed by fire one February day in 1954. Some still remember the event which during the late afternoon saw dense smoke drift low across Benton Street causing visibility problems. School children finishing their lessons for the day hurried down Tinkers Lane via Toppesfield Bridge to watch the great fire. The damage was severe, and the mill was never to work again.

Memories of the old mill were recently revived when a sink hole appeared partly revealing the water wheel. For some two years unsightly metal barriers surrounded the site and the popular footpath over footbridge to Tinkers Lane was closed. Now at last, happily the area has been back-filled, grass sown, and a simple wood fence positioned, and Tinkers Lane is once again passable for its whole length. The photograph taken from the downstream side, prominently shows a pedal cycle, perhaps belonging to the photographer? Also, just visible outside the mill is a horse-drawn tumbril either delivering or making a collection from the substantial mill. The mill wheel which was exposed recently was located at the arched brickwork showing left of centre. Image reference: CB 293

The Hadleigh Archive is administered by the Hadleigh Town Council. The Guildhall, Market Place, Hadleigh. IP7 5DN. A team of experienced volunteers look after the Hadleigh Archive and meet on a regular basis to catalogue and transcribe its large number of documents and images.

Visitors are welcome by appointment only.

Email: hadleigharchieve@gmail.com Tel: 01473 823884

Hadleigh & District Flower Club

For our June meeting we had our floral demonstration from Sandra Price from Walton-onthe-Naze. Entitled “Any Old Iron”. Sandra used different iron stands and containers, and all displayed with a great variety of flowers using lots of different colours and textures. Sandra told lots of jokes throughout the evening and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

We also had a visit from Jan and Louise from RDA

The Shelley Centre For Therapeutic Riding, to receive the cheque of £800, which was raised at our charity lunch. We would like to thank all our members and guests that attended this event and in making it such a great success in raising such a large amount for a great local charity.

Our next meeting with be different from normal as we are having a garden visit to Priory Farmhouse, Gt. Wenham. CO7 6PL. Arrival 7pm for 7.30pm. Please hope you can make it and bring a friend.

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Lavenham Sinfonia

Lavenham Sinfonia’s final concert of the 2023 season is on Sunday September 17th September at 19:00hrs at Lavenham Church. Anita Datta will conduct this exciting selection of well-known works. Anita is a Conductor and organist, a very versatile musician known for her work with Choirs and voices. She is founder of the Swan Consort, a chamber choir of elite singers specialising in early music. She is currently based in Durham completing her Doctorate. She was selected for the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Women conductors programme in 2018 and has studied under Jessica Cottis. The evening opens with Johannes Brahms concert overture the “Tragic” written in 1880 and first performed in December of that year in Vienna. He chose the title “Tragic” to emphasise the turbulent, tormented character of the piece which is, in essence, a free- standing symphonic movement and does not follow any specific dramatic programme.

It is followed by Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No.2 with soloist Mathilde Milwidsky. Born in 1994 Mathilde graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 2017 having studied under Gyorgy Pauk. She now regularly plays all over Europe whilst studying at the Hochschule fur Musick in Munich. The Concerto was composed in 1935 and premiered later that year in Madrid. The piece is more conventional than the Prokofiev’s early bold compositions and opens with a simple violin melody that reflects Russian folk music. The melody reoccurs throughout this movement and the second, whilst the third movement’s Rondo theme has a real taste of Spain with the clacking of castanets each time the theme appears.

The concert concludes with Brahms Symphony No.2 composed in the summer of 1877 and premiered later the same year by the Vienna Philharmonic conducted by Hans Richter. The cheery and almost pastoral mood of the work often invites in comparison with Beethovens 6th. There are four movements Allegro, Adagio, Allegretto and an Allegro con Spirito. Whilst this concert marks the end of the Sinfonia’s 2023 season at Lavenham Church please remember the Phyllis Urch Memorial concert on November 5th at 15:00 in Lavenham Village Hall. The concert is being played by a smaller “sinfonietta” drawn from the full orchestra and the conductor will be John Chillingworth.

Please do reserve the date for the concert which I am sure will be a great finale to the Sinfonia’s season.

Tickets are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/lavenham-sinfonia. Do come and join us at Lavenham Church!

Hadleigh Old School Art Gallery Show this July

Hadleigh Old School, the events venue at 5 Bridge Street, Hadleigh IP7 6BY presents “A Gardener’s Paradise” – fine art paintings by Janie Pirie across two weekends this July. Entry to the exhibition is free including the opening Preview night at 630pm on Friday 21st

July 2023, and continuing Sat 22 (10-5) Sun 23 (11-4) Fri 28 (10-4) Sat 29 (105) Sun 30 (11-4).

Cast your mind back to the coloured pencils you used at school, think of the drawings you created with them, then take a good look at the work of Janie Pirie… and think again!

By any standard her work is breath-taking, but I would defy anyone to realise each piece is worked using the humble coloured pencil.

Once a watercolour artist and children’s book illustrator Janie turned her attention to flora and fauna from her own garden in 2007. “It was the detail that first got my attention,” said Janie. “We are probably all guilty of walking past flowers, fruit, and vegetables without taking too much notice, because we all believe we know exactly what they are and what they look like. However, if you stop and really look you see the complexities and the beauty of everything.” It is this detail that Janie achieves in her works, and they must be seen to be believed.

Janie was awarded gold medals from the Royal Horticultural Society in 2009 and 2014, Certificates of Botanical Merit from the Society of Botanical Artists, of which she is a Fellow member, and numerous awards from the UK Coloured Pencil Society including Best Human Portrait, Best Still Life, Best Botanical, and Best in Show.

Her work has been included in books about coloured pencil artwork in the UK and the USA. In 2012 she was invited to teach in the USA and has had her work purchased by the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She teaches all over the UK and runs regular workshops at Cambridge University Botanical Gardens, Flatford Mill, nr. Dedham, The Ipswich Institute, Higham Hall in The Lake District and Elm Farm Studios near Colchester. “Teaching is a bonus. I enjoy showing students how to achieve more than they ever thought they could, and it’s wonderful when they succeed and excel, but most importantly, they should have fun while they’re doing it!”

“Wherever I look I see beautiful plants – and if I stop and look closely, I see so much more. It is this detail that inspires me - and I want to share it. I know I will never stop drawing – there is a whole world out there to capture on paper!

I’m driven by just one thing – and that is that every piece of work I complete needs be just that little bit better than the last, because if you think you’ve reached perfection where is there to go?”

Over 70 works will be on display, in a range of sizes: this collection is just a tiny peek into the world around us and will give you a glimpse into the amazing things we pass by each day and the details that makes them so beautiful… all with the humble coloured pencil.

Your RSVP to the Preview event at 630pm on Friday 21st July is appreciated: hadleigholdschool@gmail.com

Hadleigh Carpet Bowls Club

Like to try a new evening pastime? Come and try carpet bowls on a Thursday evening at Beaumont Primary School, Durrant Road, IP7 6GD. We are a small, welcoming club playing the occasional friendly during the Summer and entering a local league in the Winter months.

BRENT ELEIGH, Nr. LAVENHAM, SUDBURY, SUFFOLK

Delightful Dual Registered Nursing and Residential Home offering care to 34 residents

All rooms are well appointed with en-suite facilities

Nurse Call System: Passenger Lifts: Various Public Rooms: High standard of 24 hour personal care.

Enquiries to: Matron: Mrs Judy Carne RGN, RMA

Proprietor: Mrs. E. P. Knight RGN, RM Telephone 01787 247340 / 247495 www.laxfieldhouse.co.uk

A GARDENER'S PARADISE

Paintings by Janie Pirie

Friday 21st July From 6.30pm

Saturday 22nd & 29th 10am-5pm

Friday 23rd 10am-4pm

Sunday 23rd & 30th 11am-4pm

Hadleigh Old School, 3-5 Bridge Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 6BY

Ernest Doe Power - Sudbury

Ernest Doe Power is the perfect partner to help create your perfect garden and to keep it looking glorious. Whether you are looking for electric, petrol or battery powered garden machinery, handheld tools, jet sprayers, compost and fertilisers, wheelbarrows or a new pair of wellies or gloves, our knowledgeable team can help you choose the products that are right for you. We are main dealers for all the leading brands including Stihl, Husqvarna, Hayter, Atco and Westwood and our expert servicing team are on hand to provide comprehensive repairs and servicing to extend the lifespan of your products and keep them in great working order.

Step Out in Style

We also stock a great range of outdoor and country clothing from brands such as Sea Salt, Crew, Hunter, Le Chameau and Barbour so you don’t have to compromise on style – just because you want to keep warm and dry. We have a network of 19 branches so even if we don't have something in stock, we can request an item from another store and have it available for you here in Sudbury, usually within a few days.

People in the know choose Ernest Doe

We have been serving customers in East Anglia since 1898 and, over that time, we have learned a great deal about what customers want and need in their Country Store. We have an amazing choice of household items, DIY and hardware, oil and lubricants, car cleaning items, electric fencing, buckets, spring cleaning products...we even sell pet food!

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The Salvation Army Lavenham Corps

Invite you to join with them on Tuesday 11th July 2023 at 7.30pm for an evening of songs from the musicals by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ivor Novello being brought to us by The Mead Singers ‘Our England’ Come along and share with us in a lovely evening together. Don’t miss this event. The Mead Singers shared with us at Christmas and brought an evening full of Christmas music. So we are really looking forward to being transported to the theatre and songs from the shows. Tickets will be available on the door at just £3.00 each and this will include refreshments.

For more information please contact Major Debbie Nield 01787 247712

Theatre Performance in St Mary’s Chilton

Quill & Inkling are storytellers and their aim is to provide exciting theatrical experiences with dynamic retellings of classic tales. Experience the tales of the last of the great Knights, Don Quixote which will be performed at St Mary's Church on the Chilton Industrial Estate near Sudbury on Friday 4th August at 7pm. Tickets are £15 for adults, £10 for under 16s, £45 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children).

For more information and to book tickets: https://www.quillandinkling.com/

Hadleigh and Boxford Patient Participation Group (PPG)

Much to everyone’s relief the massive face-lift at the Practice is finally complete and the pleasing outcome has made it all worthwhile. Thanks to staff, patients, builders, visitors and the benevolent landlord for their patience throughout the entire refurbishment period. Happily, the newly installed picture rails in the main Waiting Room area will enable us to display a greater number of art works than before. Our thanks to Jon Revell and the students of Hadleigh High School for agreeing to be our first exhibitors.

The re-organisation has resulted in the creation of a designated Phlebotomy Room which will be ready for use in a few weeks’ time. The newly acquired equipment will make blood taking much easier for patients and Phlebotomists alike. The infrared vein finder will be funded by Beryl and Peter Meredith in memory of their late son Gareth. The specialist chair has been funded by members of the ladies’ Fidelis Group. Sincere thanks to both for their generous contributions making the acquisition of these valuable pieces of equipment possible.

Beryl and Alan Meredith’s Memorial, walk in memory of their late son Gareth, has been carefully planned from the start at the Boxford Practice to the finish at the Hadleigh Health Centre. It will take place at 10a.m on Sunday 16th July and take walkers, with clear signage, cross country for 5½ miles. Families and pets are most welcome, but you do walk at your own risk. You will also be responsible for your own transport arrangements. Parking at Boxford is limited. There is no sign-up fee but a voluntary donation will be possible. This will go towards the infrared vein finder mentioned above. Everyone is welcome so why not come and enjoy this leisurely walk in beautiful countryside?

“Ninety per cent of the diseases known to man are caused by cheap foodstuffs. You are what you eat." Amazingly this sentence has been around, initially in other languages, since 1826. It has been in and out of public consciousness ever since. More recently Panorama on BBC One aired a well-researched documentary investigating the link between processed food and physical and mental health. The findings were shocking and disturbing and will be difficult to ignore. You can take advantage of BBC iPlayer to watch “Ultra-Processed Food: A Recipe for Ill Health? “or visit www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001mp67

Another friendly reminder; the Practice is not responsible for Mill Pharmacy. Patients are kindly requested not to call the Health Centre with any queries or questions they may have about that chemist.

PPG Chair: Jan Devey 01473 827091 deveys@btinternet.com www.hadleighhealth.co.uk

www.facebook.com/Hadleigh-Boxford-Group-Practice NHS App: www.hadleighhealth.co.uk/the-nhs-app Memorial Walk: alan.k.meredith@btinternet.com 01473 822 433

Thank You

A big thank you to all those that fished for the John Bryant Memorial Cup, raising £370 for St Elizabeth Hospice. My family and myself are more than grateful.

Carol Bryant

Ken’s SESAW News

Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare Reg charity no 1124029

We had perfect weather for lazing in the sun last month but a chap can’t relax with all that tweeting going on. Not the volunteers, they don’t have time to look at their mobile phones! I was worried about a little bird constantly calling until Mum told me to leave it alone.

Apparently, it is normal for a fledgling to spend time on the ground whilst learning to fly. If you see one, observe it discreetly, return it to the nest or place it on a branch away from predators. If it is injured, call the nearest wild life rescue otherwise wait for the parents who may be nearby waiting to feed it. I also saw bees in the garden which prompted one of the girls to say: a swarm in May is worth a load of hay, in June it’s worth a silver spoon but July is not worth a fly!

Hay was on the menu for the many rabbits we have, including two and a half year old sisters, Millie and Billie. They have been with us for a long time because they had territorial issues on arrival. Since moving into larger accommodation they have become more sociable and like to ‘help’ on cleaning out days! They are very fond of each other and sit together, watching the world go by.

If you are looking for a new pet please visit us, 10am-1pm, Thursday to Sunday. Animals bring so much joy to families and those living alone. Some even rule the roost like me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua.

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

Happy Anniversary

I would like to wish my Husband Tony Davey of Gallows Hill, Hadleigh a very Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 14th. Looking forward to a nice day with you and many more to come.

All my Love Maggie xx

Bildeston Primary School

Learning and Growing Together

SATS Week Very proud of our year 6's. They were super stars throughout the week working really hard to complete their SATs. They came in to enjoy breakfast with their classmates every morning and even had bacon rolls on the final day! They celebrated their final test with cupcakes!

Flatford Mill Year 6 spent a super day at Flatford Mill recently. They completed investigations of the River Stour and a local stream and then made comparisons of depth, width and speed of flow. In the afternoon, the children had the amazing opportunity to go pond dipping in the scene made world famous by Constable's painting, The Hay Wain!

Pyramid Singing Day Pupils across our pyramid of primary schools joined together at Hadleigh Community Primary to learn how to effectively warm up their voices for singing, how to have the correct singing posture and using the correct breathing techniques as well as learning some songs for a performance. They all had an amazing day and our thanks to Mr Betts, their Music teacher!

Polish Cooking Thank you to Misia's mummy and Babcia for coming in today and showing Goldcrest class a Polish recipe. The children made Kopytka; 'Little hooves' - they are a kind of potato dumpling similar to Italian gnocchi. There is a story which accompanies the dish, which we shared with our families after the children had a go at making them with our special guests!

Our School Garden Our garden came to life this morning when Kestrel class added their plants that they had grown from seed in pots using our library as their 'greenhouse'! They have all been getting stuck into the job! Think some of their white polo tops are not as white as when they came into school

Active Wall Using some of our Sports Grant we are now installing a new piece of equipment in our playground. ActivAll is a fantastic hi-impact reaction wall, designed for fitness, health, and fun. Combining movement, action, coordination, and problem-solving, ActivAll is acknowledged as a unique inclusive fitness tool, giving everyone access to exercise regardless of ability, age, or fitness. 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, Suffolk IP7 7ES Telephone: 01449 740269 www.bildeston.suffolk.sch.uk

An Encounter with God in Memory of Joyce

Just a reminder that on Tuesday July 18th, in the Deanery Gardens, we will be holding a reflective event in memory of our dear friend Joyce Willis. If you knew and miss Joyce, do please join us. Deanery Gardens 2pm - 3.30pm. There will be tea and scones in the Ansell Centre from 3.30pm. If it is wet the event will be held in the Ansell Centre.

For more information and to let us know you will be part of this special time, please contact:

Stella Scanlon stella3232@btinternet.com 01473823477

Anita Rosbrook a.rosbrook@icloud.com 01473 810057

Karen Harman - kharmanasms@btinternet.com 01473 824765

Hadleigh and District Garden Club

Visitors always welcome –Why not give one of our 2023 events a visit. All meetings commence at 7.30 in the Guildroom, Hadleigh located opposite St. Mary’s Church entrance.

10th July: Wild Flowers and Orchids of the Countryside by Roger Hance

14th August: Garden Bugs, Cohabit, Conserve or Control by Ecologist Dr Ian Bedford as seen on TV (Gardners' World)

11th September: My Iris Collection by Lucy Skellorn of Foster Irises

9th October: A Complete Guide to Clematis by Peter Skeggs-Gooch, Thorncroft Clematis who has shown at Chelsea.

13th November: Making Christmas Arrangements by Jayne Foster.

12th December: Quiz Night and finger buffet.

Members £2.00 and Visitors £4

At each meeting we have a speaker or event, a raffle, social time at the end when light refreshments are provided and time to learn from the speakers who may even bring plants to sell some of which are unusual. Members are always happy to share their tips and failures too. We have a friendly competition with the subject advised by e-mail for non-members interested and also listed on our membership cards. The last competition was “A vase of purple/blue and pink flowers”, won by Kate Banks.

Given the interest at the recent Hidden Gardens of Hadleigh and number of visitors there are many gardeners in the area so why not be a visitor at one of our events above and come and chat with myself (Angie) or one of the Committee, Dave, Carol, Maggie, Fiona, Nicola, Patrick, Lindsay and Janet; we would love to meet you.

For further details or to register your e-mail address please contact Angie on 07946 744457 or e-mail hadleighgardenclub@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)

POLSTEAD FILMS Presents THE BOOKSHOP

Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy, Patrcia Clarkson

A beautiful film, adapted from a novel by Penelope Fitzgerald, for people who love books and are not in a hurry

Friday 14th July at Polstead Village Hall

Doors open 7 pm

Tickets £4.50. Reserve by emailing polsteadfilms@gmail.com or buy at Polstead Community Shop

New Babergh cabinet members are confirmed

The new coalition administration at Babergh District Council has announced a cabinet with “passion, experience and expertise”.

The Green, Independent and Liberal Democrat groups agreed to power-share for the next four years after no party achieved an overall majority in the May 4 elections.

Cllr David Busby (Liberal Democrat) has already been elected leader for the first year of the council term, with Cllr Deborah Saw (Green) and Cllr John Ward (Independent) his deputies.

The full list of cabinet members and portfolios has now been confirmed:

• Cllr David Busby (leader) - Planning

• Cllr Deborah Saw (deputy political leader) - People and Place (West)

• Cllr John Ward (deputy political leader) - Finance, Assets and Investments

• Cllr Jessie Carter - Housing

• Cllr Derek Davis - Economic Growth

• Cllr Sallie Davies - People and Place (East)

• Cllr Daniel Potter - Environment

• Cllr Alastair McCraw - Customers, Digital Transformation and Improvement Cllr Busby said: “This cabinet represents passion, experience and expertise across our coalition. This team will bring energy and ideas which can help make our district even better.

Some of these portfolios are new and give an early indication of the things that will be important to us. We look forward to working together in the months and years ahead to achieve the best we can for residents, businesses and communities.”

The political balance of the cabinet is four Green, three Independent and one Liberal Democrat councillor. Under the terms of the coalition agreement, the Liberal Democrats are providing the leader for the first year of the council term, with the Green Party providing the leader for the second and fourth years, and Independents for the third year.

Brass on the Grass

Saturday 15th July at 7.30pm

East of England Co-op Band

Open air concert at Burstall Village Hall IP8 3DU

Includes ‘Last Night of the Proms’

Adults: £12.50 & Families: £30 (2 adults & 2 children)

BBQ from 6pm

Tickets from Gillian on 07985 558014

In aid of St Mary’s, Burstall Church funds

Pictured, clockwise from top left, Cllr David Busby, Cllr Deborah Saw, Cllr John Ward, Cllr Jessie Carter, Cllr Derek Davis, Cllr Sallie Davies, Cllr Daniel Potter, Cllr Alastair McCraw.

Hadleigh Orchestra

Hadleigh Orchestra, in conjunction with St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh, are planning on putting on a “Last Night of the Proms” concert on 21st October 2023.

We are looking for enthusiastic singers of all abilities to join us for a fun evening of making music together, with the classic Proms items, including Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem, and Rule Britannia. We will also be performing the choral works, Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah, and Faure’s Cantique de Jean Racine. There will be a rehearsal to include singers on Monday 16th October and again on the afternoon of the concert.

It would be great to have a mixed group of singers – if you are interested in coming along click on the link below for more information and to register your interest:

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Alternatively you can scan the QR code for more details. Music can also be picked up from St Mary’s Hadleigh. (Limited number of copies)

We are also keen to welcome new players to the orchestra, preferably Grade 4 standard or above. The orchestra meets on a Monday evening at Beaumont School, 14 Durrant Rd, Hadleigh, IP7 6GD from 7.309.15pm.

If you are interested please pop along on a Monday evening (term-time) or get in contact via our website, http://hadleighorchestra.uk/ You will be assured of a friendly welcome amongst a group of friends who simply enjoy making music together.

The 68th Burstall Flower Show, Fete and Fun Dog Show

Will be held on SATURDAY 5th AUGUST 2023 at Burstall Village Hall and Green, IP8 3DR.

The Burstall Flower Show began in 1953 and whilst it has retained many of the ever popular traditional elements – Marquee full of flowers, produce and craft, the Sideshows, Coconut Shy, Bottle Tombola and lots of delicious Homemade Cake, we are pleased to confirm that the bowling for a pig and the goat show have gone and been replaced by a trendy Fun Dog Show. A Beer and Prosecco Tent was last year’s innovation and proved a great accompaniment to the Barbecue of Oak Farm bangers and burgers. With musical entertainment from West Wind, a selection of craft stalls to browse and interesting vehicles to view, we really feel we can truly offer something to suit all, so please spread the word, come along yourselves, bring family and friends, and help to make Burstall’s 68th Show a resounding success.

The Barbecue and Beer will be available from noon, the Flower Show opens at 1.00pm, Sideshows at 2.00pm,and Dog Show at 3.00pm, (registration for the dog show between 1.30 and 2.30 pm) with Tug of War, Whacky Races and musical entertainment in between. Tea, scones and cake will be served in the Village Hall and Ice Creams from the Pavilion all afternoon. As ever, Entry and Parking are absolutely FREE.

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Hadleigh Library News

July can only mean one thing at the library – it's time for the Summer Reading Challenge 2023! Come along from Saturday 15th July to sign up and join in the fun. Open to all children aged 4-11, the challenge is to read six books over the school holidays and officially ends on 10th September. This year’s theme is Ready, Set, Read and will focus on empowering young people to forge new connections with others and unleash the power of play, sport and physical activity through reading. For each of the six books they read, children can collect a prize from the library and if they complete the challenge, they'll also receive a special certificate!

The Friends of Hadleigh Library will be welcoming you from 10am –12pm on the morning of Saturday 15th July to launch this year’s challenge. There will be cakes, refreshments and competitions, so come along and help us to get the fun started!

Our new Knit and Natter sessions began on Friday 26th May and take place in the library every Friday morning 11am – 1pm. Join us for a cuppa and a chat whilst you knit, crochet or sew. Bring along a project you are working on or start something new. We can even provide free knitting supplies to get you started, come and give it a try, we’d love to see you!

Each Sunday we hold free family craft sessions from 10:30am – 2:30pm. Pop in with the family and get creative! Every month there will be a different theme, keep an eye on our craft board to see what’s coming up.

Keep a look out in the library and on our Facebook page for regular updates and information

The Hadleigh Archive

A fine view of Toppesfield Mill standing astride the River Brett and which provided the power to turn the great millstones to produce flour. This mill was destroyed by fire one February day in 1954. Some still remember the event which during the late afternoon saw dense smoke drift low across Benton Street causing visibility problems.

School children finishing their lessons for the day hurried down Tinkers Lane via Toppesfield Bridge to watch the great fire. The damage was severe, and the mill was never to work again.

Memories of the old mill were recently revived when a sink hole appeared partly revealing the water wheel. For some two years unsightly metal barriers surrounded the site and the popular footpath over footbridge to Tinkers Lane was closed. Now at last, happily the area has been back-filled, grass sown, and a simple wood fence positioned, and Tinkers Lane is once again passable for its whole length. The photograph taken from the downstream side, prominently shows a pedal cycle, perhaps belonging to the photographer? Also, just visible outside the mill is a horse-drawn tumbril either delivering or making a collection from the substantial mill. The mill wheel which was exposed recently was located at the arched brickwork showing left of centre.

Image reference: CB 293

The Hadleigh Archive is administered by the Hadleigh Town Council. The Guildhall, Market Place, Hadleigh. IP7 5DN. A team of experienced volunteers look after the Hadleigh Archive and meet on a regular Bsis to catalogue and transcribe its large number of documents and images.

Visitors are welcome by appointment only.

Email: hadleigharchieve@gmail.com Tel: 01473 823884

June’s Advice Column

We’ve booked a package holiday to Spain. It’s our first time booking this sort of getaway, and a friend recently had a terrible experience when things went wrong on a similar trip. What sort of help is available if something does go wrong?

Hopefully you’ll have a lovely time but if something does go wrong with your package holiday, the Citizens Advice website www.citizensadvice.org.uk has lots of information about what to do if something goes wrong with your holiday and what compensation you may be eligible for.

Firstly, tell the company or travel agent you booked with as soon as possible. This way you’re more likely to be able to get it sorted quicker. If you don’t say anything until you get home, you might get less or no compensation at all. If the holiday you went on turned out to be lower in value than the one you originally booked, you can make a claim for ‘loss of value’. For example, you paid for a deluxe room but only got a standard one, if it wasn't sorted out at the time you can claim back the difference in value.

You can also claim compensation for any extra money you have to spend while away, for example the hotel was a bus ride away from the beach rather than across the road as advertised. This is called claiming for ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses. If this does happen make sure you keep all your receipts for things like bus journeys.

If big parts of the trip you booked didn’t happen or services weren’t provided, for example a planned two-day excursion was cancelled and no alternative was organised, you can make a claim for ‘loss of enjoyment’. You can also make this claim if something happens that causes you distress or disappointment, such as the pool was closed for the whole trip.

It’s worth noting that there’s no strict guidance on how much you can claim for loss of enjoyment but any claim you make must be reasonable. You can’t get compensation if you simply didn’t enjoy the holiday or if the problem was out of the holiday company’s control - like bad weather.

Check the information you received when you made the booking to see what you’re supposed to get. If you don’t get the service you’ve been promised, you may be entitled to compensation for breach of contract. You might also be able to claim from your travel insurance – check if your policy covers this. If you’re still not sure what to do, call the Citizens Advice consumer helpline 0808 223 1133 or talk to an adviser online through the Citizens Advice website.

For information and advice on this or anything else, visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk or call Sudbury and District Citizens Advice on 01787 321400 and leave a message. Alternatively, contact us via email at advice@sudburycab.org.uk or by using the contact facility on our website, https://www.sudburycab.org.uk/contact. We are providing advice by telephone and email Monday - Thursday, 10am - 3pm.

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

Afternoon Teas

Come and join us at St. Mary’s Church, Raydon

Sunday 2nd July, 3 –5 pm in aid of Church Fabric Fund

WHATFIELD SALVATION ARMY COFFEE MORNING BRING AND BUY SALE

FREE COFFEE

IN THE SALVATION ARMY HALL

12th July 2023 at 10.30 AM

HADLEIGH AND DISTRICT ANGLING SOCIETY

OPEN DAY

SATURDAY 5 AUGUST 10am - 1 pm

BULLOCKY FEN, LAYHAM IP7 5FB

Tackle provided, no licence required. A day out for all the family to come and have a go at the sport of fishing in the beautiful surroundings of Bullocky Fen. Light refreshments will be provided and the whole event is free.

or visit our website: www.hadleighangling.co.uk

WINTER

COOL CLIMATE

Hadleigh Cricket Club

As we approach the half-way point of the season, the weather has finally caught up with the calendar, and we have enjoyed some glorious sunny and warm afternoons at Friars Road.

The 1st XI are currently sitting 3rd in Division 1 of the Two Counties League, with just 5 points between them and the top spot. Their top run scorer is our Overseas coach and player Kudzai Maunze with 331 runs, with Dominic Manthorpe leading the bowlers with 15 wickets.

The 2’s are sitting 4th in Division 4. New signing Lovejeet Singh is leading the way with 233 runs scored, and it is fantastic to see the junior players coming through with youngster Jack Auld picking up 7 wickets.

Our Sunday Academy XI are flying high in Division 2 of the Hunts County League, unbeaten at the time of writing. Top run-scorer is Nirav Tailor, racking up 211 with Oliver Clark taking 6 wickets - impressive given that he has only played 2 games having just returned from Uni.

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The ladies team have only played 1 game thus far - not quite reaching the required run rate against East Bergholt, but proudly fielding no less than 3 mother-daughter pairings for their match, and clearing demonstrating our philosophy of ‘A Community Club for All the Family’.

The weekend of 20/21 May saw an achievement that to our knowledge has not been achieved before at Hadleigh CC - 2 hundreds scored in a weekend, earning Lovejeet Singh the accolade of Player of the Month for May.

Off the field, the deck is proving popular with spectators and it has been a pleasure to welcome new faces to the club as well as seasoned supporters. Our range of bar snacks is also proving extremely popular, keeping our volunteers busy every weekend! It was a pleasure to participate in the Town Council’s What’s About Hadleigh event to promote the club and its facilities to the wider community, meeting residents of the town as well as other groups; and on 28 May we welcomed the Hadleigh Houndwalkers for refreshments after their Sunday meet up!

Coming up, we have karaoke on 8th July, and a Race Night on 22 July. Keep your eye on our social media pages for updates on and off the field!

We look forward to welcoming you to Friars Road soon, whether just popping by for a quick refreshment on a walk, as a spectator or enjoying one of our social events!

Hole in one for Andy!

Stoke by Nayland golfer Andy Burbidge recorded his first ever ace in the annual Gainsborough Championship. Andy, whose handicap is 13.6, hit a beautifully flighted five iron from the tee at the long downhill 9th hole, hitting the front of the green and rolling up to drop into the cup.

Claire, Hadleigh CC Social Manager

Orchard Barn News

Orchard Barn is run by OBee CIC which is a social enterprise with community, environmental and heritage objectives, AND an overarching aim to empower people to build a greener community, often by practical learning from the past.

We are well known both locally and nationally for our Timber Frame Restoration Skills Courses, (the next one is in July), but if you were to ask any of our Volunteers, the sense of well-being gained through time spent working with others on practical tasks surrounded by nature on our beautiful site, is what keeps them coming back week after week!

Over the last 16 years we have:

● Repaired a 1790s timber frame barn and now use it a meeting room, library, museum and tool shed.

● Reinstated an old cart lodge for use as a space for tea breaks/lunch, and longer term clay crafts.

● Restored an old orchard which now produces a crop from veteran greengages and apple trees.

● Established a community fruit and vegetable garden.

● Raised a Long House frame on the site of a 1580s Long House, and closed half of it in with hybrid daub (volunteer help needed to complete the other half!

● Run numerous courses, many of them free of charge.

To find out more about what we do, book a Course, or to volunteer with us, take a look at our website: www.orchardbarn.org.uk, email carole.orchardbarn@gmail.com or call Sarah on 07766 054042

Hadleigh Art Club

We meet from 2.00 until 4.00 pm on Tuesday afternoons in the Seminar Room above the Library. There’s no tuition, but lots of encouragement. All abilities and all mediums; we are a friendly bunch and everyone is welcome. Although restrictions have been eased, please do not join us if you have, or have been in contact with someone who has Covid. We will welcome you once you are clear.

We charge £2 per session to cover room hire costs and tea/coffee. You only pay for the sessions you attend and the first one is free so please to drop in and see us on a Tuesday afternoon. There is an annual membership fee of £5, due in May. We have a list of weekly topics but these are only suggestions for anyone who wants ideas on what to do. Everyone is free to do what they want and enjoy the company of others.

Here is the program for July:

04/07/2023 –‘Yankee Doodling' – Independence Day thoughts

11/07/2023 –A village green - maybe cricket being played

18/07/2023 –A fairground - rides, stalls & candyfloss

25/07/2023 –Kitchen utensils

01/08/2023 –Birds of prey

FRIENDS OF BILDESTON SURGERY (FOBS)

Coffee Morning

Saturday 29th July 2023 10.30 a.m. until 1 pm at

Stalls – Tombola – Raffle – Cakes

Refreshments –Coffee/Tea –Bacon Rolls

Any contributions for the stalls would be greatly received. Items can be dropped off at Bildeston Health Centre or ‘Thislesdome’, The Street, Whatfield

Hadleigh Hares Athletics Club

It’s been a busy time for our runners who have been out at various races in the County.

Claire Jacobs has been smashing club records setting her fourth consecutive Hares Ladies 10k club record at the Breckland 10k on the 1 May. She produced a gun to tape victory in 35.23, not only winning the ladies race but also the race outright beating all the men! What was more remarkable was she was sent the wrong way at one point and had to double back and later had to take evasive action up a bank to avoid passing traffic. As expected of an athlete in such excellent form Claire also clocked an unofficial club 5k road best going through halfway in 17.39. Outstanding work Claire!

Little Bromley 10k on the 16 April was well attended by the Hares. Congratulations to Crystal Murray who came first in her age group and to Claire Jacobs who won Women’s overall.

Joel Bamsey, Nikki Vince and Joanne Sargent ran the undulating course of Bungay Half Marathon also on the 16 April. Well done to Nikki who not only got a personal best time in this race but also in Milton Keynes Half Marathon 2 weeks later!

The 7 May was the scenic Bury to Clare 18 mile race. Adam Chamberlin, Jo Sargent and Kitty Rigby ran through mud, a small river and lots more mud! Great times by all considering the terrain.

Our Junior members have also been very busy training this year and did a great job representing the club at this year’s County Track and Field Championships, held at Bury St Edmunds on Sunday 14th May. During the course of a rather warm afternoon, 5 members competed against other clubs in both 800m and 1500m distances. Competing in the 800m U13 girls category, Laila McNeill and Ella Baalham put in solid performances to both achieve PB’s of 2.37.9 & 3.14.8 respectively and finishing 2nd and 8th overall. Harry Alexander was our sole runner in the 800m U13 boys category, but did a great run despite carrying an injury, also achieving a PB of 3.03.6 and finishing in 6th place. For the 1500m U13 boys, Felix Clover did well, putting in a steady run to finish 12th in a time of 6.58.6. Finally, another solid performance from Daniel Cooper in the 1500m U15 boys category saw him finish in 8th place with a PB of 5.30.2. A very well done to all of you. If you would like to join a friendly and supportive running club you can find out all about us and how to join at www.hadleigh-hares.co.uk

Captain’s charity day success

A total of 128 players took part in the annual Men’s Captain’s Charity Day at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club – raising more than £2,200 for charity.

Glen Jackson, the 2023 Captain, has chosen the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance as his charity this year and was delighted with the response on the day.

As well as playing in a singles competition, club members also took part in a number of fund raising activities.

The day was capped off with a “fly over” from the air ambulance.

Glen Jackson, left, with Hoss Atri and Ken Read from the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

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Stacey’s Felt Roofing

Specialist with 40yrs

Garden Services

4 Life Landscapes...................01473 828117

Grass To Glass........................01473 828269

Bridge Farm Plants.................01449 740502

RAM Landscapes....................07377 709781

Gary Newman Gardener..........07707 167428

Ernest Doe Power...................01787 375621

Hair and Beauty

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

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

Danielle Butcher......................07890 186065

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

MPS Massage.........................07537 130744

House Moving / Removals

Todds Removals.....................01787 377489

I.T. and Computer Services

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

Vulcan Computer Services......07711 904439

Hadleigh Computing...............01473 487407

Laundry Services

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

Pest Control

Lister Countryside Services....07919 287656

Picture Framing

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

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

Corncraft.................................01449 740456

Security

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

Septic Tank Emptying

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

Skip / Waste Removal

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

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

Solicitors / Wills

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

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

Sports & Hobbies

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

Storage

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

875101

The Letting Department..........01473 372222

Farm Shops

Hollowtrees.............................01449 741247

Funeral / Grave Services

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

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

Viv Dawson - Civil Celebrant....07761239718

Garage Doors

Garolla....................................01473 396164

Garden Machinery Repair

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

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

Music Lessons

Jason Frederick.......................07772 692295

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

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

Taxi Elite Cars.................................07884 976014

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

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

Water Softeners

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

Wills

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

Window Cleaner

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