The Village Edition, September 2023

An Afternoon of Fun, Fashion, Music and Models Mash-up!

Hold the front page, because we are about to rock Hadleigh! If you thought Hadleigh on Show was great (and it was) wait till you see these locally sourced models in locally sourced and sustainable outfits, ready to entertain you with fun, flair and fashion.

Hadleigh Community Choir will be there and will be singing their way through a number of well-known songs from the sixties and seventies to reflect the different fashion tribes. There will also be familiar faces sporting some very interesting outfits. One model, who was recently pictured alongside Sir Chris Bonington in the Lake District, said ‘I can hardly wait to exchange hiking boots for spiked heels!’. At only £5 a ticket (under 12s go free) and with money raised going to Hadleigh Community Choir, it promises to be an afternoon of fashionable fun. And as if that wasn’t enough, at the end of the show, you will be able to scoop up a few bargains as the clothes go onto sale rails at ridiculously reduced retail prices. Why not refresh that wardrobe – fashion items for all genders and sizes.

What? Sassy models strut their stuff to the sounds of the sixties, seventies and so on.

When? SATURDAY 9th SEPTEMBER – 2pm to 4pm. Where? Hadleigh United Reformed Church, IP7 5DL.

Why? Support your local choir and bag bargains!

How? Tickets are on sale at Keith Avis, The Idler and Little Ginger Bee along the High Street. SAVE THE DATE – SEE YOU THERE!

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Hadleigh and Boxford Patient Participation Group (PPG)

The Gareth Meredith Memorial Walk was a huge success with over 65 participants and more involved in the Meet and Greet Team at the Hadleigh Practice which was open that day. They raised over £1600 for an Infrared Vein Finder in the newly created Phlebotomy Unit. Alan and Beryl Meredith were delighted with the response, especially as it was a pastime much enjoyed by their late son Gareth. There is a display of photos from the walk in the Waiting Room.

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SSuffolk artist, Jenne Foulger is beavering away as I write to make sure she has sufficient artwork to fill the blank Waiting Room walls for two months, September to October. You don’t need to be ill to go in and view her unusual work.

Congratulations are in order and well deserved. Happily, the recent national NHS Survey indicated a high level of patient satisfaction with the Hadleigh Boxford Health Centre. On all counts, according to its users, they did well but Receptionists came in for special recognition scoring 100% approval for their service. To check our performance ratings or those of any other Practice visit the links given below.

Although you may feel making a list of your ailments before your face-to-face appointment is helpful, that is not always the case. Unfortunately, doctors have to limit their patient time to 10 minutes per person. You can better prioritise your health issues and use your appointment time to tackle the most serious. Sadly, many patients focus on a lesser problem and mention something more serious just as they are leaving.

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People are still using the patient car park when they are not attending appointments at the Practice. This includes town shoppers and visitors to either pharmacy. Using the many alternative parking areas in the town would free up more spaces for ailing, less fit patients.

Finally, many patients are concerned about the change in the arrangements for a repeat prescriptions. This only applies to Boots’ customers. Previously your repeat prescription has been dealt with, internally, by the pharmacy. This has changed. Patients will now be given their repeat prescription when they pick up medicine. This must be delivered to the Practice post-box for a doctor’s approval. The Practice will then send confirmation to the chemist who will prepare your drugs for collection as usual. All this can also be done online via the Practice website, the NHS app and Email. Using IT precludes the need for you to personally deliver your repeat prescription to the Doctors. You could also use Pharmacy 2U who provide an online delivery service. Please note there is no change for patients using the Practice’s, Boxford’s or Mill Pharmacy.

PPG Chair: Jan Devey 01473 827 091 email: deveys@btinternet.com

Website: www.hadleighhealth.co.uk

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Survey: https://gp-patient.co.uk/patientexperiences?practicecode=D83037

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Polstead Gardening Club

Our Autumn season of meetings is starting soon. The first two speakers are:

Tuesday 26th September at 7.30pm: Creating a Nature Space & Building a Nature Network with Lisa Matthews, Nature Citizen, Polstead.

Tuesday 31st October at 7.30pm: The Secret Gardens of East Anglia with author Barbara Segall.

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). Entrance includes a drink and nibbles.

Queries to gardeningclubpolstead@yahoo.com

Art In Practice

Jenne Foulger’s art has taken pebble painting to another level. Not just for the stones’ stunning colours but also for their persona in her pictures. As a keen bird watcher, Jenne has used her knowledge of ornithology when painting her carefully selected pebbles with brightly coloured acrylic Posca Pens. The ‘birds’ are then incorporated into an appropriate line drawing and box framed. The results are unusual, effective and fun. Jenne’s artistic portfolio also includes delicate line drawings of birds and scenes.

Jenne inherited her love of drawing from her father and although she has a degree in Interior and Textile Design, painting and drawing took priority. However, her design skills are called upon to create a spectacular Christmas display for Notcutts, Garden Centre at Woodbridge where she is gainfully employed. Her artistic creations were also part of Suffolk Open Studios and the Hadleigh May Show 2023 where she was artist in residence. Her own studio is in her garden in Bramfield where she lives with her partner and two children.

We are truly fortunate that Jenne has kindly agreed to be the first artist to display her work in the newly created mini gallery in the Waiting Room of the Hadleigh Health Centre. We hope that her work will be enjoyed and appreciated by all who visit the Practice.

Debbie Wilson Therapy – focus on low mood and depression

Every single one of us experiences periods of low mood. However, it is worth remembering that we are all individuals and that for some, low mood can be frequent and can last for a long time. We can then run the risk of acceptance and viewing this as our normal, but just because it has been our normal, does not mean it is okay and that you must accept it. Change is possible. I believe that a good starting point in therapy is to provide some psychoeducation to clients. This way of working assists clients in understanding what they are experiencing which raises awareness of future triggers to support their emotional wellbeing beyond therapy.

There are tools that can be learnt that we can all use, including those with a diagnosis of depression or anxiety, as we experience life’s challenges whether big or small. In the ideal world, the time to begin developing these tools is during our childhood and then continue to build on them as we age, but it is never too late. The more we practice, the more we can support our emotional well-being and we can then ride the waves building stronger resilience along the way.

Quite often our low mood is the result of unhelpful thinking patterns and the connection between our thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviours which can be overwhelming leading to distress. Science, particularly over the last few decades, has confirmed that we all can influence our emotions. Neuroplasticity has evidence that we can change our thought patterns and behaviours. Therapy is not a medicine; it does not provide a quick fix. Instead, it works like a mirror, enabling me to reflect back to clients what I am noticing during our work together, raising my clients' awareness of what has been holding them back.

So, if you are experiencing emotional difficulties, our sessions will provide you with a confidential, safe, caring, and non-judgemental space for you to reflect, explore and plan a positive way forward.

Call: 07368 813 477 / email: debbie@debbiewilsontherapy.co.uk

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THORR DOORS

It is probably more likely than you think but your choice of conveyancer can make all the difference.

Give yourself the best chance of a successful completion on your home purchase or sale by working in partnership with Holmes & Hills Solicitors. Benefit from our successful completion rate that is 22% higher than the national average reported by Rightmove1

What number of property transactions fall-through? Rightmove report that, on average across the country, approximately 30% of property transactions fall-through2. It is a much higher percentage than most buyers and sellers expect it to be.

Reduce the risk of your transaction falling-through Those using Holmes & Hills Solicitors' conveyancing services benefit from a 22% higher successful completion rate compared to the national average. This means your transaction has an increased chance of successfully completing when Holmes & Hills is advising and representing you in your property transaction.

Why do property transactions fall-through? Your transaction might fallthrough for a number of reasons, including your buyer finding another property; a surveyor identifying issues with the property; or a buyer’s solicitor identifying issues surrounding matters such as rights of way, covenants, lease terms, easements, overage, options or boundary issues.

Why is Holmes & Hills’ successful completion rate 22% higher? Holmes & Hills has a large team of 22 property lawyers dealing with second-hand, new-build and shared ownership property across the country. The size of the team means there is unlikely to be an issue the team hasn’t seen and resolved before. Proactively identifying and resolving problems means we can keep your transaction on course, reducing the risk of your property transaction falling through and securing you a successful completion.

Benefit from fixed fee packages

As well as an increased chance of your transaction successfully completing, Holmes & Hills provides fixed-fee residential conveyancing quotes with no hidden charges. When you obtain conveyancing quotations from other law firms you may find charges for completing Stamp Duty Land Tax forms, dealing with lenders and leasehold fees. With Holmes & Hills, these items are included within our legal fee. We give you a simple, transparent, fixed-fee quotation.

Partner with Holmes & Hills to secure your transaction By working in partnership with our clients, local estate agents, mortgage brokers, and financial advisors, Holmes & Hills' residential property lawyers will ensure a smooth transaction, whilst protecting your legal interests.

Call Holmes & Hills Solicitors on 01787 275275 and ask to speak to the Client Enquiries Division or email advice@holmes-hills.co.uk.

1Holmes & Hills' successful completion rate is calculated using sample data for 526 residential property transactions started between July 2022 to September 2022 and is compared to the national average successful completion rate of 70.3% (provided by Rightmove, 13/02/2023).

2Rightmove data supplied on 13/02/2023.

As Autumn thoughts turn to new interests, could we become one for you?!

The Arts Society Stour Valley provides culture, coffee & friends! On the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m at the Village Hall, Long Melford CO10 9QJ (opp The Bull Hotel). We offer a series of illustrated Monthly Talks, Visits, Special Interest Days + an Arts Magazine - all at a very reasonable cost.

Wednesday 20th September - Uncompromising Genius: The Life & Work Of Frank Lloyd Wright: Recognised as one of the most important architects of all time, he designed over 800 buildings including iconic buildings such as The Guggenheim Museum, and the Johnson Wax HQ. The talk gives an overview of his work & colourful personal life.

For further details contact: info@TASstourvalley.org.uk quoting CN 27 or via our website www.TASstourvalley.org.uk

Hadleigh Cemetery

Lavenham Carpet Bowls Club

I recently featured the Club members enjoying their tea break in the sun. This month I would like to start to introduce you to some of the members that ‘go the extra mile’ to make the Carpet Bowls Club sessions run successfully.

Firstly, I would like to introduce our Peg Man, Ivan. No he does not do the Club washing, he sorts out the teams and which mat they will be playing on. We use coloured cloth pegs in a bag to decide who is playing with who, and there is a list of what colours are playing on which carpet. But Ivan does so much more, he has taken over the opening and closing of the hall before and after each session, checking lights are off, doors are closed properly and no one is left in the building before locking up. There has been some close calls when someone has decided to go to the toilet just before leaving the Village Hall, but Ivan vigilance has paid off. Ivan has also brought new members to the Club. Ivan can also be found setting out the Curling on a Friday afternoon at the Village Hall. This activity is run courtesy of Lavenham Library and new participants are always welcome there too.

If you would like to join us and meet the Peg Man, join us at 2pm on Wednesdays and 7pm on Thursday. First two sessions are free to try out Carpet Bowls.

Look forward to seeing you there, Marilyn Beatham – Club Secretary

Lavenham Sinfonia

Registered charity No. 109175

The 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 and remains one of Prokofiev’s most popular works.

a more environmentally-friendly burial is becoming more popular which is why Hadleigh Town Council are pleased to be able to offer this alternative.

As well as the Natural Burial Meadow, there is also a separate Rose Garden for scattering of ashes, which has been described as “a lovely place to visit in the future”. There is also a Tree of Life upon which in addition to traditional cremation and full burial plots, loved ones in the natural burial area or ashes scatterings can be commemorated with memorial leaves placed on the “Tree of Life”. Scattering of ashes can be booked in for our new rose garden close to the Tree of Life and natural burial area.

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 a comparison with Beethoven’s 6th. There are four movements Allegro, Adagio, Allegretto and an Allegro con Spirito. Phyllis Urch was one of the earliest supporters of the Sinfonia after it was founded in 1979 and remained a dedicated patron throughout her life. The orchestra will play a memorial concert in her memory on November 5th at 15:00 in Lavenham Village Hall. In order to distinguish this concert from the Sinfonia’s normal canon of performances it has been decided to use a smaller “sinfonietta” drawn from the full orchestra performing a number of smaller scale works in the more intimate atmosphere of the Village Hall. The programme opens with Ibert’s Concertino di camera, followed by Stravinsky’s enchanting Dumbarton Oaks and two Octets, a shorter one by Jean Francaix (1912 – 1997) and the ever popular one by Mendelssohn. The conductor will be John Chillingworth.

Please do reserve these dates for the concerts which I am sure will be a great finale to the Sinfonia’s 2023 season.

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

Books, Bric A Brac and Collectables Sale

Information and prices are available on our website, www.hadleightowncouncil.gov.uk, by contacting the Town Council office on email, admin@hadleightowncouncil.gov.uk, or telephone 01473 823884.

Sunday 7th October, 10am - 12 noon St Mary’s Church, Raydon

AID OF CHURCH FABRIC FUND

The addition to the long-standing cemetery at Hadleigh Town Council’s Friars Road location, which includes a Natural Burial Meadow for burials and cremations, is very much “up and running”. Concern about the environment, as well as other factors such as a love of nature and the outdoors, are leading more people to consider a natural burial. Natural burials are far from a new idea as returning a body directly to the earth has been done since time immemorial and the choice to have

Veterinary Physiotherapy –How can it benefit our pets?

Veterinary physiotherapy is a science-based profession, which is used alongside veterinary care to aid in the treatment, or management of musculoskeletal and neurological injuries and diseases. However, veterinary physiotherapy is also now commonly used as a preventive and for general maintenance to improve our pet’s quality of life. Horses and dogs are more frequently treated; however, it is available for any animal species that may require treatment.

Veterinary physiotherapy adopts a holistic approach through the provision of a comprehensive assessment and treatment, including massage, stretching, electrotherapies, remedial exercise, mobilisations, and rehabilitation plans. The primary benefit and aim of veterinary physiotherapy is to reduce pain. The reduction of pain in our pets can ultimately lead to an improvement in mobility, behavioural concerns, and long-term quality of life, helping both of you to get back to enjoying time together and making memories! Veterinary physiotherapy can also help to improve strength, stamina, and flexibility, ultimately enhancing performance.

Ultimately horses and dogs of any age, working at any level can benefit from physiotherapy, and at ARC Veterinary Physiotherapy we provide an empathetic, caring, and individualised approach to the animal in front of us. Our animals give us so much joy in life, we understand how special they are, and how much they deserve to always feel at their best!

If you think that your horse or dog may benefit from a physiotherapy session, please get in touch on 07527 310689 or email info@arcvetphysio.co.uk

Murder at Milden Manor

An interactive Murder Mysteryevening taking place on Saturday 14th October from 7pm at Milden Pavilion, Church Road, Milden IP7 7AF. Tickets are priced at £20 per person. The evening includes food: chilli or vegetarian alternative. Please advise any dietary requirements when booking. There will be a licensed pay bar and a charity raffle in aid of Monks Eleigh Community Shop. To book please email info@mildenpavilion.co.uk or buy tickets via Eventbrite.

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Beekeeping Notes

Wasps and hornets make their nests out of dead wood chewed up and formed into thin paper like sheets of grey tissue. Bumble bees and others make their nests in holes in the ground, but honey bees are unique in that they use beeswax as their standard building material. Beeswax is made from honey and extruded as tiny soft transparent wafers from eight glands on the underside of the bees’ abdomen. Approximately six grams of honey are required to produce one gram of wax. While still soft the bees form the wax into six sided tubes with a base. Another tube, or cell, is formed on the other side using the same base, and the structure is attached to the walls of the nest cavity or in a beehive, to the edge of the frame. As soon as one cell is partially formed the bees start building additional cells, each one attached to the wall of its neighbour. Eventually the cells reach the side of the nest cavity, and the bees start work on building a replicate sheet alongside. The space between each sheet is critical and just wide enough for two bees to work back to back. The cell walls are a standard thickness, and so thin that when filled with the food stores of the colony one kilo of beeswax is sufficient to contain ten times the weight of honey. Quite how the bees are able to build perfectly formed comb in the dark, without measuring equipment, plumb line or spirit level is a mystery still to be resolved.

There is plenty of evidence that beeswax was used in most forms of domestic activity from early times. Fishing spear points bound with hide strips and glued with beeswax date from the late Stone Age in 11,000 b.c. Damaged human teeth restored with beeswax found in Slovenia date from the Neolithic period 6,500 years ago.

In Roman times wooden tablets with a beeswax insert were widely used for writing, but the earliest example was recovered from the wreck of a ship that sunk off the coast of Turkey around 3,500 years ago. A similar ivory tablet made in Iraq in 700 b.c. still carries traces of beeswax with a cuneiform inscription.

Beeswax has been replaced by modern technology in many traditional applications such as lighting, food storage and (happily) dentistry. However, beeswax still plays a valuable part in our lives. It is used in hip replacement and thoracic surgery, cosmetics and jewellery manufacture, and nothing evokes the spirit of Christmas more than the soft steady glow of beeswax candles. And all thanks to the honeybees.

Citizens Advice Column

My children are starting new schools in September, one is in primary school and the other secondary. Between uniforms, PE kit and knowing they’ll need to catch the bus each day the costs are adding up. I’m already pretty stretched, so I’m not sure how to cover these extra outgoings. Is there any help I can get?

A new school year can put pressure on lots of people’s budgets, so you’re not alone in your worries. But there is help available.

A good place to start is the Citizens Advice website where you’ll find lots of information on the support you might be entitled to for school-related costs. The help you can get to cover school lunches will vary depending on how old your children are and if you claim benefits. Children in Reception, Year 1 and 2 automatically get free school meals. You can apply for free school meals for older children if you claim certain types of benefits, including Universal Credit, Child Tax Credit and Income Support. The full list is available on the Citizens Advice website, www.citizensadvice.org.uk

You mentioned concerns about travel costs. If your child can't walk to school because of special educational needs or disabilities, they should get free school transport. You may be able to get help with transport costs from your Local Education Authority if your children can’t walk because it's dangerous or too far. Your Local Education Authority is part of your local council that deals with education in your area, you can find yours on GOV.UK. Contact it directly to find out exactly what support it offers.

If you’re on a low income, your Local Education Authority may also be able to help you with activity and school uniform costs. You’re likely to be considered to be on a low income if you get means-tested benefits like Universal Credit or Housing Benefit. In some places there are also local charitable schemes that can help. A good place to find out about these is the school itself or Parent Teacher Association (PTA) both will usually know if these kinds of schemes exist. A lot of people are feeling the squeeze at the moment, but it’s important to remember that help is available with starting school costs and you’re not alone.

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 and someone will call you back when available. We will attempt three times to call you back, so please expect a call from a withheld number. 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.

Kersey Village Hall

Are you looking for a venue to hold an event, family party, committee meeting, exercise class etc.? Kersey Village Hall is a beautiful Hall, with a large Main Hall including Stage, a fully equipped kitchen and a Committee Room ideal for meetings or small events.

Contact Natalie Blyth for more information: 01473 827805 / 07487 816966 / nablyth1@gmail.com

Afternoon Teas

FESTIVE FAYRE LUNCHEON

27th November until 23rd December 2023

Available every day, 12 noon until 2pm

Includes a glass of Buck’s Fizz on arrival and either a two or three course lunch with coffee & baby mince pies 2 course @ £33.50 per person / 3 course @ £39.50 per person (Tables over 6 we request a £10.00 deposit per person)

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS

Why not bring your party to one of our Party Nights and celebrate in style!

Our staff will welcome and show your guests to one of our lounge areas where your evening will begin with a complimentary glass of Prosecco from 6:45pm, followed by a three-course Christmas meal from 7.30pm. Our resident DJ will set the party atmosphere for dancing until 12am in the Salon. Casino tables after dinner to keep all party goers entertained. Our lounges will also remain available for those who prefer to simply relax during the evening.

DATES AND PRICES

Friday 1st December 2023.......................................£67.50

Saturday 2nd December 2023....................................FULL

Friday 8th December 2023.......................................£67.50

Saturday 9th December 2023....................................FULL

Friday 15th December 2023.....................................£67.50

Thursday 21st December 2023..................................FULL

Friday 22nd December 2023....................................£67.50

Special Accommodation Rates are available for your party

Fridays & Saturdays in December @ £150.00 per room

Accommodation prices include Full English breakfast and VAT and are for single, double or twin rooms.

NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER

Sunday 31st December 2023, 7pm - Late

A spectacular evening to celebrate and welcome in the New Year in style!

A piper will greet you as you arrive at 7pm for your reception drink on arrival. A five course meal will be served in the Grand Salon and Parlour dining rooms, followed by dancing until the early hours with our resident DJ. The finale of the evening is a fantastic firework display with a glass of champagne at midnight! £189.00 per person - Black Tie

Please contact our friendly Events Team for further information and to make your booking

Hadleigh Community First Responders

Our Community First Responders (CFRs) are volunteers who are trained by us to attend certain types of emergency calls in the area where they live or work. Our aim is to reach a potential life threatening emergency in the first vital minutes before the ambulance crew arrives is to help stabilise the patient and provide the appropriate care until the more highly skilled ambulance crew arrives on scene to take over the treatment.

Essential info:

Role type: Voluntary

Length of training: Nationally recognised, intensive six-day training course. We offer two options for the course depending on which suits you best: three weekdays per week over two weeks OR two weekend days per week over three weekends. This is delivered though a blend of online e-learning and face to face learning with assessments at the end of the course. There will also be ongoing learning and assessments throughout your time as a community first responder, some of this is face to face, and some of this is e-learning workbooks. The locations of the training courses are spread across the region, and on successful recruitment you will be offered the dates of courses for you to attend.

Criteria - Anyone can become a Community First Responder but you must:

•be physically fit

•be aged between 18-70

•agree to a disclosure and barring service check (DBS). This was previously known as criminal records bureau disclosure or CRB.

•have a sympathetic, caring nature

•agree to undertake training, which we provide

•have a full driving licence and access to a road worthy car. Want to join the team? If you live or work in the Hadleigh area and would like to train and volunteer as a community first responder with us, we’d love to hear from you.

If you have any further questions you can email the team CFR@eastamb.nhs.uk or contact your local group hadleighcfr@gmail.com Our group needs new members urgently and your application would be treated as a priority.

Boudicca Border News

Where Steampunk Meets Fast Folk Head On!! What a fun time we have had over the last few weeks and months. Highlights include dancing at the Sheringham Potty Fest, Dance Outs at the Cock and The King’s Head, burning a Straw Man and joining Black Shuck Motorcycle Club to teach the members a dance or two. Our next foray will be to the East Anglian Traditional Music Day in Stowmarket on Saturday 2nd September.

We are seeking enthusiastic Dancers and Musicians!! Many have expressed an interest in joining Boudicca Border Morris. We are based in Hadleigh, and we practice from 7 until 9pm On Thursday Evenings either at Boxford Village Hall or St Mary’s Church Hadleigh. If you have seen us, heard us and liked us then why not give us a go? We start rehearsals for new and established members on Thursday 14th September at Boxford. On the 21st we are at St Mary’s Church and back at Boxford on the 29th September. We welcome dancers and musicians of any age above 14 (Under 16s will need to be accompanied by an adult).

If think you might like to get involved, or wish to find out more, you can find us on Facebook or look for Boudicca Border Morris on YouTube. You can email: boudiccabordermorris@hotmail.com or call Tim Kerr on 07710 537651.

Inflation

With such high inflation levels at the moment, many clients are asking me how to stop its eroding effects on their savings. As we all see the price of goods and services going up day by day, and the savings rates on offer at many banks still a great deal less than that of the inflation rates, it is a reasonable question to ask.

Constructing a well-balanced portfolio can be one way to try and beat inflation and target some real term growth over the medium to long term. We can help structure a plan that will aim to produce a return at a level that you are comfortable with.

The value of your investments with SJP will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select, and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested.

Equities do not provide the security of capital which is characteristic of a deposit with a bank or building society.

Franklyn Nevard Associates

Architecture and Interior Design

Thurland, Sulleys Hill, Lower Raydon, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 5QQ

Discover Freemasonry in Sudbury

Open Evening at Sudbury Masonic Hall

Friday 12th October at 6 pm

Do you know what Freemasonry is or what Freemasons do? Do you know that Freemasonry has been thriving in Sudbury for over 250 years. Currently there are 8 Lodges within Sudbury and the surrounding areas. What is it all about?

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Contact Franklyn

Mobile: 07515 351 894

Email: franklyn@franklynnevard.co.uk

Web: www.franklynnevard.co.uk

ESTABLISHED IN 1982

Our key values are Integrity, Friendship, Respect & Charity. With so much uncertainty in our world today these guiding principles ring as true now as they have at any point in the organisation’s history. It is one of the oldest social and charitable organisations in the world. With 69 Lodges and well over 2500 members in Suffolk there is the opportunity to meet many like-minded individuals. Suffolk and our local area in particular has a close-knit community of Freemasons who are very enthusiastic about what we do. However, it has never been exclusive to any rank or race. Those that have embraced the Craft from Lords, farmers, innkeepers, clergy, councillors, solicitors, and indeed all trades and professions have practised their Freemasonry here in Sudbury and other local masonic centres in nearby Clare and Boxford and throughout our rural community. Nationally there are 8,000 Lodges with over 170,000 freemasons.

Above all Freemasonry is to be enjoyed, whilst supporting Charity but also making good men even better.

Freemasonry itself fulfils many purposes, for example we are, after the National Lottery, by far the biggest charity organisation in Britain, supporting (with little publicity) virtually every worthwhile campaign in our society and as a body donating annually £millions to worthwhile causes. Local charities also benefit with £thousands also quietly donated. Many embrace our ritual, fulfilling their theatrical ambitions. Some love, embrace and study our immense history and the difference masons have made to our society. But above all, the one common thread is the desire of the company and comradeship of those of a like mind.

Interested to find out more?

Sudbury & District Freemasons are holding an open evening on Friday October 12th at 6pm where there will be the opportunity to discover more about the history of our organisation, our Historic Masonic Hall and observe our beautiful old temple, built in 1886 and virtually unchanged since. And of course, the people that have been involved over the years, listen to an account of our pastime and most importantly to just dine and socialise with us.

If you would like to join us on the evening and discover more about freemasonry please contact Andy via email: grp5rep@suffolkfreemason.org.uk

Are you interested in playing Walking Football in Hadleigh?

Every Monday evening between 7-8pm we play Walking Football at Hadleigh High School on the 3G Artifical pitch. This is run by Abbeycroft Leisure’s Hadleigh Leisure Centre, so you will need to book a place at the Leisure Centre or via their App. Check with the Leisure Centre for current cost per game.

We are a friendly group and have players whose ages range from mid to late 40s to over 80 years old, who come along and enjoy being able to play football again. The benefits, besides playing a game you enjoyed in your youth, are, exercise, improving balance and coordination, building fitness and is an excellent way to improve your mental health and reduce stress and of course have fun! Why not give it a go. Come along and watch to see what walking football is all about or come along and join in but you must book a place prior to playing. You will need suitable footwear for an artificial pitch. For further information contact Hadleigh Leisure Centre on 01284 757473.

Enviroplanet

Enviroplanet is a locally based company installing renewable technologies such as solar panels and battery storage, as well as other options, to help customers reduce their energy bills. With the main office based in Ipswich, Enviroplanet install throughout Suffolk, Norfolk and North Essex.

Enviroplanet were proudly awarded Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) this year meaning that new customers can benefit from payments from their energy companies as well as having the reassurance of the standards set by MCS. Enviroplanet are also signed up to the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) and this offers the customer additional security in their choice of company for their installation. Financial deposits and workmanship are protected by the Independent Warranty Association (IWA).

Enviroplanet work with top manufacturers in the renewable field – GivEnergy, Longi, JA Solar to name a few. The company holds its own stock and installations are scheduled within weeks of the contract being agreed so enabling no lengthy waits for installations.

The team at Enviroplanet work closely and maintain good communication with the customer throughout the installation; from the first survey, through to communications with the customer service department to the fitters on the day. Many customers have commented on the professionalism of the staff and the Google and Trustpilot reviews online reflect this. ‘Unrivalled in their field. Great customer service. Swift installation. Top quality components and attractive price.’ Review from Customer on Trustpilot: ‘I chose Enviroplanet to install my solar panels and storage batteries for the following reasons:-

• Transparent pricing

• No pressure sales tactics

• Quality of products provided

• Availability of product, no long lead in times

Overall an excellent company for your solar requirements, customer service and after sales service, first class, highly recommended.’

Review from customer on Google.

Enviroplanet’s score is consistently high on both Trustpilot and Google reviews – customers rate the company’s policy on being honest, often leaving positive reviews even when the surveyor has said he cannot see financial benefits to them having an installation – a refreshing change!

If you are considering installing renewable energy and would like a free, no obligation, assessment then please do get in touch. Call 01473 599127, email info@enviroplanet.co.uk or visit www.enviroplanet.co.uk.

The Tour of Britain Cycle Race:

Hadleigh Hairloom

Walk In Family Salon

Opening Hours: Sunday Closed

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm

Tuesday 9 am to 7.00 pm

Thursday 9 am to 8.00 pm

Saturday 8.30 am to 4.00 pm

78-80 High Street, Hadleigh IP7 5EF Tel 01473 822191 Coffee and Wifi available

Towns and villages across Babergh and Mid Suffolk are gearing up to welcome some of the world’s top teams as they speed through the district. On Thursday 7th September, Suffolk is playing host to the fifth stage of this year’s event which hasn’t visited the county since 2017. From Debenham to Hadleigh and East Bergholt to Stowmarket, there are plenty of opportunities for residents to get involved and watch the race.

To find out more please visit the Tour of Britain website at: https://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stages/stage-five/

Hadleigh Hares 10 mile, 5 mile and 2k races 2023

Hadleigh Hares are proud to once again be organising our annual 10 mile and 5 mile road races and 2k fun run. This year’s event will be on Sunday 19th November with the Fun Run starting at 10am and the senior road races starting at 11am. As usual, the races will start in Layham Road between Toppesfield Bridge and the Rugby Club. The runners will then face testing, undulating courses around Layham and Shelley before coming back to finish at the Hadleigh United football club. The Fun Run takes place on the riverside walk so is totally traffic free.

Entries have been open since 1st August and are selling well so if you fancy giving it a go, don’t delay your entry. Details can be found on the Hares webpage at www.hadleigh-hares.co.uk. Spectators are more than welcome so, even if you are not going to race, why not come down and cheer the runners on. Even better, why not volunteer as a marshal?

Any questions or queries regarding the event, including volunteering, can be sent to races@hadleigh-hares.co.uk

Charity Seeks New Trustee

Following the recent retirement of members, Hadleigh Grand Feoffment Charity seeks co-opted trustees to serve for a term of five years. This voluntary position is unpaid.

A feoffment is a trust and is usually set up to administer charitable donations. The Grand Feoffment Charity, founded in 1497 under the will of Archdeacon Pykenham, is responsible for the upkeep of the town’s 31 almshouses and the Row Chapel, the appointment of new almshouse residents and the management of its tenanted land. The Charity meets approximately every four to six weeks on a Wednesday evening.

There are no formal qualifications required but Trustees have a wide range of skills and abilities in order to carry out the Charity’s role. Anyone interested should write by September 30th, outlining their reasons for applying, to: The Collector and Managing Agent, Hadleigh Grand Feoffment Charity, Office 20, Hadleigh Business Centre, Crockatt Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 6RH.

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)

The Orchard Players

A big thank you to everyone who came to see our summer show ‘Its Showtime!’ we all had an amazing time performing for you. Hope you have all had a great summer and we are now preparing for our next production. We have our cast for our panto for January 2024 ‘Dick Whittington’ and rehearsals are about to start.

But before all that, now is your chance to get into your own costumes and join us for our ‘Retro Disco’ on Saturday 7th October at Capel St Mary Community Centre. With sounds from the 70s and 80s get your fancy dress outfits on and dance the night away! Tickets are £8 (adults only please). Call Linda on 07738 176104 to get your tickets now. Lets make it a fun night out!

Look forward to seeing you all soon, The Orchard Players

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

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Ukraine Aid Continues

I have recently returned from my ninth trip in to Ukraine, part funded by Kesgrave and Little Bealings churches, driving a Ukrainian woman, her daughter, their cat and belongings home from Ipswich to Dnipro, in the family car, following the passing of the father on Christmas day ‘22. They want and need to be with family at this difficult time, despite the risks, all too evident in the missile attack on Dnipro on 28th July, 2 large explosions made us jump and run to the bathroom, where the 9 year old daughter stood crying between her mother and uncle. I now know the target was a large residential block with children amongst the casualties, as reported in world press. This adds to my determination to work with many others, doing what we can to ease suffering and support Ukrainians at this time.

I published my “GoFundMe” fundraising details in the July edition. The mission described is still intended although possibly with a little modification. One car just purchased will be converted to front line “off road” casualty recovery vehicle, the other, a pick up kindly donated by an individual, Peter Elliston, is currently having welding repairs and will be used also to recover wounded soldiers and to help mobility against a far larger army. I have received such generous donations to date from local people and those further afield both British and Ukrainian, only about half are reflected in the GoFundMe, such that I have been able to buy one good car and have money to pay for repairs to the gifted car, and hopefully then sufficient to purchase a second hand trailer. Money continues to be needed of course, to cover current intentions, delivery costs and ongoing aid trips. So, if you would like to support, please see the QR code and/or contact me direct to discuss etc.

The Kyiv military hospital, I have delivered to several times, have asked if I might be able to source a 10-12 KW single phase diesel generator, in anticipation of another winter where power supply infrastructure is targeted. Such generators new cost between 5-7K so I am hoping there may be a second hand one available or the incredible generosity of people is able to rise to this challenge also. If I acquire such a large generator I would take it on the car trailer, and deliver the second car on a further trip.

Between these trips, there is much work around fund raising, sourcing/collecting supplies etc, and Mediquip Ipswich provided me with a third large load of valuable medical aids I was able again to take to the Ukrainian warehouse in London for onward delivery to hospitals and centres in Ukraine who forward photos of delivery and use. My huge thanks again to John Grose Ipswich for yet another free loan of a Luton for this purpose!

I have more good supplies than I will be able to fit in two vehicles ( includes 4 generators, medical supplies, water pumps, etc) so any further supplies received would be held for further trips or taken to other Ukrainian onward delivery centres.

There is not space to express my heartfelt individual thanks to so many people again, for all your gifts and words of encouragement too, that makes these trips and the support possible. I would emphasise again how much Ukrainians express that such initiatives, individual, small and larger, are such a vital encouragement to them and, together, add huge value to the international government aid delivered, and provide for very real needs, often with the precision and speed that is more difficult to achieve through large organisations. THANK YOU!!

David Jacobs 07500 531901

POLSTEAD FILMS Presents THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY

W. J. GREEN Ltd.

Jim Broadbent and Penelope Wilton are superb in this moving adaptation of Rachel Joyce’s novel. Broadbent is a wonder, so real and sincere it doesn’t feel like acting. He can do in a single reaction shot what might otherwise take 20 script pages, and Wilton equals him.

Friday 15th September - 7 for 7.30 pm

Tickets £4.50 - on sale in Polstead Community Shop or reserve by emailing polsteadfilms@gmail.com

Free business support on offer for Babergh

and Mid Suffolk start-ups

Babergh and Mid Suffolk Councils have teamed up with MENTA to offer startup businesses free expert support and guidance. As part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the councils were allocated £90,000 to deliver the scheme and have partnered with MENTA to roll it out across the districts.

The programme is open to those in Babergh or Mid Suffolk that are thinking of starting a business, are in the process of starting a business or have recently started their business venture.The programme, which is free to enrol on and set to be open until the end of March 2025, will include a range of workshops, 1 to 1 sessions, seminars and much more all designed to help new businesses flourish.

Councillor Derek Davis, cabinet member for economic development at Babergh District Council, said: “Businesses small and large play such an important role in our district and that’s why it is vital to offer to support to those just starting out or looking to set up within the district. This is an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable support and guidance and I would encourage anyone who is eligible to enrol.”

Councillor Teresa Davis, cabinet member for thriving towns and rural communities at Mid Suffolk District Council, said: “There are lots of things to think about when starting a new business and I am really pleased that, by partnering with MENTA, we are able to provide the very best level of support to all of those budding entrepreneurs in the district. Whether you’re thinking of starting a business or have been running for a few months, this programme is the perfect chance to access bespoke support and advice which can help your business to thrive.”

MENTA CEO, Alex Till said: “We are delighted to be working with Babergh & Mid-Suffolk District Councils to deliver this exciting programme of support. We recognise that small and micro-business are the lifeblood of the Babergh & Mid-Suffolk economy and require nurturing and support to survive and be successful. Starting a business or going self-employed is a big step and access to high quality non-biased advice and guidance is vital to help individuals & businesses ‘start well’.

You can find out more about the Babergh and Mid Suffolk start-up business support programme here: Start Up Support - Heart of Suffolk Businesses that don’t qualify for this scheme, such as self-employed social enterprises, can find other available support schemes here: https://www.newangliagrowthhub.co.uk/

Glenn’s Virtual Missions

Land’s End to John O’Groats - It all started when I read an article in December 2020 about a walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats, effectively 1000 miles. It was promoting the great outdoors after the pandemic so I decided to do it, starting on the 1st January 2021. Virtual Mission is a website where one records each day’s walk and it is shown on a map. The route went via Devon, Dorset, Birmingham, the Peak District, West Yorkshire, Northumberland, Edinburgh, the Cairngorms, Inverness and on the 29th March, 2021 after 1,006 miles I arrived in John O’Groats. I download screenshots every week so have a record of the length of each day’s walk. Hamburg to Munich - When I was a volunteer medical courier for Anthony Nolan, I regularly flew to cities and towns in Germany to collect bone marrow or stem cells for leukaemia patients in the UK. I therefore decided to do a virtual walk from Hamburg in the north to Munich in the south. This was a solo mission, and I devised a route which would take me to some of the places I had visited – south to Hanover, east to Berlin, south to Dresden, west to Leipzig, south west to Frankfurt, then to Mannheim, Stuttgart, Nuremburg and Munich. I started on the 1st April 2021 and finished on the 28th June, a total of 994 miles.

Ness Point to St David’s - Having walked south to north, I then walked east to west, beginning in Lowestoft on the 1st July and reached St David’s, Pembrokeshire on the 2nd August, via Worcester, the Wye Valley, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath and Carmarthen. During this walk I accompanied JW on his birthday walks, which over 4 days boosted my mileage by 58. The total mileage was 385.

Coast to Coast - A popular walk – starting from St Bees on 3rd August and after 156 miles reaching Robin Hood’s Bay on the 16th.

Royal National Institute for the Deaf - I had a few days without recording any walks, until the 1st September when I rose to the challenge of a sponsored walk of a minimum of 125 miles for the RNID. I was very grateful to those who did sponsor me, and in fact by the 30th September I had walked 322 miles. There was no set route so it was accomplished with a few longish walks to Kersey Mill, Upper/Lower Layham, Aldham Church.

Mayford to Marton - A virtual walk from Mayford, Surrey, where my brother and sister-in-law live, to Marton, East Yorkshire where their younger daughter lives with her husband and son. I started on the 1st October, and by 23rd October had walked 232 miles.

Hadleigh to Hastings - I am not sure why I chose that walk as it was only 120 miles, having started on the 24th October I arrived in Hastings on the 4th November 2021. Having walked 3,200 miles in 2021 on these 7 virtual missions, the ultimate challenge beckoned.

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Cape Town to Magadan - A friend sent me an article about the longest walk in the world from Cape Town to Magadan, east Russia, which can be accomplished, if one literally walked, without using planes or boats, only bridges. Literally, too, it would be over 13,000 miles, passing through 17 countries. My Virtual Mission, however, showed it as 8,590 miles as it plotted in a straight line. I started from Cape Town on the 5th November 2021, then Virtually walked through Botswana, Angola, Zambia (A-Z), and the Democratic Republic of Congo. At some point in the DRC came the St Edmund’s Way walk – 80+ miles from Manningtree to Brandon - JW, AF, DR and I undertook this walk between the 2nd and 6th May 2022. The first day was 19.5 miles from Manningtree station to Bures. Then we walked 16.4 miles from Bures to Lavenham, Bury to Thetford was 19.8 miles and the final day was a stroll in the park as it was only 8.5 miles to Brandon station. Other walkers joined us on odd days, and we were very grateful to the drivers who collected us from one place and delivered us back there the following morning. Back Virtually to Africa – I went from South Sudan to Sudan, Egypt, Israel, Syria, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and finally Russia, and Magadan, where I arrived on 6 August, 21 months - 636 days - after setting off from Cape Town. Total mileage was 8,590.

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Road Industrial Estate, Nedging Tye, Ipswich IP7 7HR

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Meet the PAWS-itivity pack at your local library!

Suffolk Libraries has been spreading a bit of PAWS-itivity over the summer with a pack of ‘Library Labradors’ now on display in the county’s libraries. Over 40 colourful dog sculptures and related artworks are now in libraries as part of Suffolk Libraries biggest fundraising campaign – PAWSitivity.

Suffolk Libraries is the charity which runs Suffolk’s library service. PAWS-itivity is designed to spread some positivity, colour and fun across Suffolk, whilst helping to raise money to support the vital work of the organisation in the community.

The dogs all feature designs individually created by local artists and take their inspiration from various sources such as Ed Sheeran, The Beatles, David Bowie, Kate Bush and well-known authors. The entire collection of 48 sculptures or other dog-related artwork was first unveiled at the Suffolk Show where the Ed Sheeran inspired ‘Castle on the Dog’ by Lois Cordelia was voted by visitors as their favourite.

Huge colourful images of the dogs were projected onto the walls of Framlingham Castle recently by Motion Mapping and they have all now taken up residence in libraries for the summer. A list and a map of where each dog or artwork can be found is available on the Suffolk Libraries PAWS-itivity web pages along with more information about the campaign. The dogs will be in libraries until 3 September. Suffolk Libraries is asking anyone keen on buying one for themselves to save the date of 12 October when the big fundraising auction takes place at Trinity Park.

Bruce Leeke, Chief Executive of Suffolk Libraries, said: “We’re thrilled to see the PAWS-itivity dogs arrive in our libraries. They’re vibrancy is the result of lots of hard work from our amazing artists and the generous support of our sponsors. The summer is a very busy time in libraries with the Summer Reading Challenge, Blank Page programme and many other free or low-cost activities on offer. We know our PAWS-itivity dogs will provide an added attraction for people over the summer and I’d encourage you to drop into your local library to check out your library lab!”

Suffolk Libraries is also hosting a raffle for the chance to win one of several prizes, including Charmain McKissock’s fabric ‘Book & Woof’ dog, which is inspired by Charmain’s project where children can read to therapy dogs. Other prizes include annual passes to Jimmy’s Farm for two adults and two children, as well as signed copies of ‘Magpie Murders’ by Anthony Horowitz, ‘The Frog’s Kiss’ by James Mayhew, ‘Read! Said Rabbit’ by Marjoke Henrichs and ‘Gaspard’s Foxtrot’ by Zeb Soanes and James Mayhew.

A new souvenir guide to all the dogs will also soon be available to accompany the campaign. It will be available from libraries in Suffolk for £3 and will also soon be available to download for free from the Suffolk Libraries website. For the chance to win, text WOOF to 70215 and make a suggested donation of £2 to enter the draw. Full terms and conditions are available to read on our website at suffolklibraries.co.uk/woof-raffle.

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.

It’s that time of year when we have to get our accounts in order and prepare for our annual general meeting. Whilst the admin around this isn’t that much fun it gives us a chance to stop and think about what we’ve achieved and what we want to do for the year ahead (assuming our community keeps us on the committee that is!).

Looking back, we’ve done some amazing things. We’ve raised c.£50,000 in grants and sponsorship which has been invested into energy saving measures (including solar), new facilities (new tech, projection equipment, catering equipment amongst other things) that has improved the quality of the services and facilities we can provide to local people and businesses. Our facilities have been used for 100’s of local events, clubs and classes and we’ve hosted some great events – our annual panto, beer festival, regular family discos, live band nights and social events.

Looking ahead – we want to do more of the same – keep putting on activities that support our local communities and businesses, make more improvements to our facilities and host some more cracking events – coming up we have (over 18s) Karaoke & Disco (9th Sept), live music from Jax & Co (7th Oct), our Winter Beer Festival (24th & 25th Nov) and then we enter the Christmas party season – we’ll be hosting our annual over 60’s Christmas Lunch on 9th December and our Chamberlin Hall Christmas Part on 22nd – and these are just the highlights, lots more going on in between!

And we couldn’t do any of this without our fantastic team of volunteers – our committee members who are involved in everything we do and our volunteers who come to help us when we need extra pairs of hands. If you don’t already, we’d totally recommend getting involved in your local community groups – it’s really rewarding and every bit of help counts. And of course, with the current increase in costs we really are in a position of Use it or Lose it – and we wouldn’t be here without the local people and business who use and support our Hall and events – so we’re very thankful for all the support we get from them – we hope it will continue through the year ahead as we have some great plans!

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

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 Quiz Ladies Club ALWAYS

SEPTEMBER

9th –Rugby World Cup –England Game 9th –Karaoke & Disco

OCTOBER

7th – Rugby World Cup –England Game

7th –Band Night –live music by Jax & Co.

14th/15th (TBC) – Rugby World Cup –England Game 28th –Halloween Family Disco

NOVEMBER

24th & 25th November –Chamberlin Hall

Winter Beer Festival

DECEMBER

9th –Over 60’s Christmas Dinner –with entertainment 22nd –Chamberlin Hall Christmas Party from 8pm till late!

Ken’s SESAW News

Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare Reg charity no 1124029

“Oh no, it’s that time of the year again” Mum groaned as she cleared another swarm of flying ants off the table. Presumably these annoying insects have their place in Nature, preferably not in the kitchen!

All living creatures are welcome at SESAW, whatever their traits. We see a variety of personalities, particularly in dogs, from quiet couch potatoes to adventurous daredevils. Most settle in new loving homes, occasionally one bounces back and becomes a permanent resident.

Such was Bobby, a delightful, mischievous terrier, completely unfazed by deafness. Unfortunately, he hated being alone and came back to us after causing much damage in the short time his new owner was out. He was an exceptional character and seemed to be Houdini in canine form. If someone exclaimed “How did he get out?” you knew Bobby was up to his old tricks again. The fences were all made higher after a bemused householder in the next village phoned about a strange dog waiting for dinner in her kitchen!

At the age of seventeen years, Bobby has made his last great escape and our lives are the poorer for it. Meanwhile we have Nico, a big, boisterous lad waiting for an experienced home with no small children. He is strong and bouncy, loves attention, long walks and swimming in lakes. He will make a fantastic dog with patience, kindness and on-going training. Please leave a message or send an email if he is the dog for you. I’m off to find Mum who needs some extra love and attention from a little dog like me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua. Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare, Registered Charity No.1124029, Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6 4PP. Tel: 01787 210888, email: info@sesaw.co.uk website: www.sesaw.co.uk

Mandy’s fundraising Craft Fair returns to Whatfield Village Hall on Sunday 15th October

A wide range of stalls, delicious homemade snacks and a bumper raffle will be on offer at this ever-popular event. Make a note of the date, call 07476 989248 for enquiries

“HARVEST HORKEY” BARN DANCE WITH GARETH’S

BAND

(by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Dixon-Smith) Supper – Bar – Raffle

Tickets £20 available from Jayne 01787 211360 jaynefoster715@gmail.com or Val 01787 211978

WHATFIELD SALVATION ARMY COFFEE MORNING BRING AND BUY SALE

IN THE SALVATION ARMY HALL

13th September 2023 AT 10.30 AM

Saturday 9th September

Kersey Village Hall

2.15 - 5.00 pm

Refreshments •

Entrance: Adults 50p

WATTS G. J. & SON LTD

‘Shedders’

Help To Build

The Great Wall Of China

For Rosie Slais (photo right) returning to her pre-Covid social activities was important. After months of managing with Facetime or telephone calls the prospect of getting back to her face-to-face weekly Mahjong sessions was even more inviting. In the meantime, her family had bought her a beautiful set, so she was ready to go - well not quite. This mysterious far eastern game involves building the Great Wall of China. The four-sided Wall needs solid stands to support the tiles during its construction. Unfortunately, Rosie’s stands were not quite up to the job. The recently formed, Hadleigh Men’s Shed group accepted the challenge to create some tailor-made stands. Following careful line drawings and precise measurement the team made four solid but not heavy, attractive wooden stands. Not being an everyday assignment for the ‘shedders,’ it was a learning curve for everyone involved. Rosie was happy to pay for the materials used. She and her three co-players are delighted with the most professional results and glad to return to their sociable weekly Mahjong session.

Jan Devey

Hadleigh Evening WI

In July we had a successful garden party in Bridge Street Old School. We are indeed fortunate to have this venue in Hadleigh, Ian and Matthew are so welcoming and helpful. Our Federation President and visitors from four other WIs commented on the standard of the setting both inside the hall and garden. The Nayland Handbells entertained us, one of the tunes they had prepared was 'In an English Country Garden'! In August Lyn Davis regaled us with entertaining stories about life as an opera singer and chorister with the English National Orchestra. After she told us about how the sound effect from a beheading was achieved, we will never view a cabbage in quite the same light. This month Ken Stone's talk is entitled 'The House of Windsor' which he updates each year, so he will have a lot of interesting material for us. The Lunch Bunch had a great culinary experience at the Ski Slope restaurant, two having their birthday on the day - one her 93rd! This month we will be revisitng The Brook at Copdock, so know a good lunch awaits. The Bookworms book of the month is Peter May's The Night Gate, in August Miss Benson's Beetle was a good read. In October we will be looking at revisitng a classic from our younger days! The Amblers, as ever, enjoyed their ramble, this time starting out from Kersey Mill, albeit ending up with a heavy downpour in the last few minutes, while the less venturous stayed behind and had a wander around the shops before meeting up together for coffee and cake. We meet at 7.30pm in the seminar room of the Library on the third Tuesday of each month. You are very welcome to come for a 'taster' eveing. Contact Glenn Abbassi the Secretary on 07870 312409 and we will look out for you.

Burstall Flower Show, Fete and Fun Dog Show 2023

As storm Antoni was heading towards East Anglia preparations were at their height for the 68th Annual Burstall show. The deluge hit the village as the show opened and continued throughout the afternoon. However, everybody took it in good spirit and visitors arrived in amazing numbers. As ever, the marquee was filled with an impressive array of flowers, produce, baking and craft but was also packed with people sheltering from the persistent downpours. The village hall refreshments and barbecue did big business and the beer tent was crammed to capacity. West Wind, part of the Hospital Band, played on from under their dripping gazebo.

In memory of Tony Burchnall, a stalwart of the village, particularly the show and well known in rallying circles, there was a display of classic vehicles. Lots of cars arrived in spite of the conditions and the new trophy to honour Tony was won by a beautiful 1937 Bentley Denby owned by Mr Tucker from Tunstall. Believe it or not the Fun Dog show went ahead in the open air ring. Sixteen dogs were put through their paces while onlookers sheltered where they could – a huge thank you to Ken and Mel Seager for their perseverance.

Sadly, it was the sideshows and visiting stall holders that had a really wet and dismal afternoon. One of the older village residents reckoned that it was the wettest show since 1966 so I suppose we cannot complain but just hope for sunshine next year!

A huge thank you to all those involved in what must turn out to be a legendry show. Particularly to the set up team who adapted the show layout as the forecast worsened and to the fantastic visitors who turned out and supported us on such an horrendous afternoon.

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Cycle Sportive, Summer Race

League & Tour Of Britain

Hadleigh Cycling Club’s 7th Gayford Flyer sportive will take place on Sunday, 10th September. It costs £15 to enter and this includes refreshments and music at The George. This year’s Flyer will have two signed routes of around 60 and 30 miles on mostly quiet roads close to Hadleigh, with some great views and the odd hill. Details on how to enter can be found www.hadleighcyclingclub.co.uk. There will be no entries on the day. The event is open to young cyclists provided they are accompanied by an adult. This year’s Gayford Flyer will take place in the week that over 100 of the world’s best cyclists race through Hadleigh in the Tour of Britain. Stage 5 (Thursday, 7th) will begin and end in Felixstowe. Spectators will see riders race down Benton Street onto the High Street, where there will be a sprint, between 12.15 – 12.45pm.

Our coaching team has worked with a group of Juniors to develop their cyclocross skills throughout the summer. Led by Benson and Roger, Rickaby, Lucy and Mike have helped riders, 5 years and upwards, to deal with cornering, hairpins, hurdles, limbo-poles and sprints. One week was particularly challenging with children and their parents coping with torrential summer rain. Riders have earned points from every activity and will receive medals for taking part in the Summer 2023 Race League. It is satisfying to note that some HCC youngsters have taken part in local and regional events. 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 dependent so, if in doubt, check our Facebook page @hadleighcyclingclub Twitter @HadleighCycling Instagram hadleighcc or www.hadleighcyclingclub.co.uk

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Hadleigh Cricket Club

Can you believe that we are almost at the end of the 2023 season? By the time you read this, there’ll be just two weekends of cricket left at Friar’s Road! And what a season it’s been! The start of the season saw the opening of our new decking area, although it’s first use was somewhat delayed by persistent rain which saw several matches washed out. The first two weeks of our junior training met a similar fate, before finally the weather gods got the memo! In June, we received the sad news that our president, Gary Girling had passed away. Its safe to say that he is very much missed, and it was an honour to host his family and friends for a celebration of his life following his funeral. Our annual President’s Day on 27th August was played as a memorial match; and the committee are working on a more permanent memorial to Gary - watch this space.

As it stands, our all but one of our senior sides are pushing for top 3 finishes in their respective leagues, and we’ll share the final positions next month. We have seen some great individual performances this season, including 150 Not Out from Justin Toombs on 29th July, centuries from Jamie Colcomb (his maiden 1st team 100!), Lovejeet Singh (including 2 x 100’s in one weekend!), Oliver Clark, Kudzai Maunze, Taylor Locke and Toby Toombs; 5-wicket hauls from Archie Magnus, Oliver Clark, Matthew Clark and Kyle Tanner, including a hat-trick on 12th August! Our ladies’ team has struggled with availability this season, as many of our younger players have been concentrating on GCSE’s, A-levels and university, but this has improved over the last few weeks. Over the winter months we will be recruiting to regenerate the squad and to avoid a similar scenario next season, so if you are interested in trying a new sport, please do get in touch!

Off the field we will continue to hold our popular social events throughout the off-season, and the community is welcome to join us at any of our upcoming dates…

30 September – Quiz Night

14 October – End of Season Celebration

28 October – Trunk or Treat Hallowe’en Party

18 November – Festive Fair

2 December – HCC Christmas Party (formerly Cheese and Wine!)

We’ll also look to open the bar to show live sport on the big screen each weekend.

With the cricket season over, this now frees up the pavilion for private hirings, so if you’re looking to host an event or party, get in touch with our hirings secretary, Donna, by email (hcchirings@gmail.com).

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Hadleigh and District Garden Club

Our August talk was by Roger Hance FRPS on “Wild Flowers and Orchids”. He showed many slides of wild flowers and orchids which he had taken and some included the insects that pollinate and feed from them. The talk was enjoyed by all and Roger will be back next year to talk on “The Secret Life of a Wood”. Roger was busy after the talk answering questions from members. The competition of “A single rose” was won by Maggie Miller and there were many other entries too. The competition is open to members and nonmembers. Members brought in plants to sell to raise club funds and all the bargain plants sold. Members enjoyed the usual raffle and light refreshments afterwards.

On 5th September the club will be visiting Hadleigh Flowers at Benton End Farm and our next meeting will be on 11th September with a talk by Lucy Skellorn – “My Iris Collection”, in the Guild Room opposite St. Mary's Church at 7.30. The competition will be 5 runner beans on a plate and there will be plants for sale and a raffle and light refreshments. Members £2, Non-members £4.

For more information contact: hadleighgardenclub@gmail.com or Tel: Angie on 07946 744457

Hadleigh is unwrapping creativity

Across the country thousands will join in celebrating the rich tapestry of the nation’s heritage in the FREE Heritage Open Days.

On 9th September, in the Guildhall 10.30am - 4.00pm Dance Historia and Dress & Decorum will be presenting a Dance workshop – watch or join in, an exhibition of ‘Costume and Originals’ including a spoken guide. There will also be a costumed presentation of some early medieval dances and again the invitation to join in a simple Farandole (line dance) 2.00pm - 4.00pm. The sequence will be repeated in the afternoon.

Sunday 10th September, How to train a Tour Guide 11.00am – 12.00pm starts at Magdalen Road (behind the Co-op). Hadleigh Town Guides will be offering a ‘behind the scenes’ experience. Your chance to eavesdrop on a training session. Tour Guides require a combination of skills as well as knowledge. How do they manage all that multi tasking? Why not take up the challenge and have a go - with our help of course. What makes a good Tour Guide? Find out or Try out!

For more information about both events contact: Jane Snowdon snowdonjane@hotmail.co.uk 07748 710598

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