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East House to be restored... You may have seen the ‘sold’ signs and metal barriers outside East House recently. They signal that the sale of East House by Babergh is complete and we have a new owner. This means that East House will soon be restored to its former glory with its beautiful architraves around the doors and renovated period windows. Inside, the house will be divided into two dwellings. The whole of the front and the left of the building will form one, five-bedroom house to enable the façade to have a unified appearance and a second, fourbedroom house (which is currently being referred to as West Lodge) will be created using the side entrance on the right. Many people will recall the room with the stage and corniced ceilings. That will become the drawing room and dining room and at the stage end, a window will be created opening on to the garden. A large kitchen will be next to that area. The garden of East House is a very important part of the setting of the house. In addition to retaining the existing trees, new trees will be planted and hedging will form discreet privacy borders. I am delighted to report that the new owner, Richard Abel, is fairly local to Hadleigh, knows our area well and more importantly, has plans to restore the house to its Grade II* listed status according to English Heritage criteria. As I said in my previous article, no parkland will be lost, all the main trees (including the beautiful trees in the car park) will remain. Continued on page 5...

Kathryn Grandon meets new owner of East House, Richard Abel

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Forthcoming Dates for your Diary Sydney Brown Court Coffee Morning Every Monday 10.00am -12.00 - Why not pop in for a cup of coffee or tea and make new friends. Together Lent Study Group, Salvation Army Every Monday evening: Duplicate Bridge 7 pm at Hadleigh Football Club Every Tuesday morning (term time only) Hadleigh Craft Club at URC Hall (Ansell Centre), Hadleigh from 9.30 -12.00 noon. Every Tuesday afternoon: Chicago Bridge 2 pm at Hadleigh Football Club. Every Wednesday 7 - 9 pm at URC Rooms Country Threads a friendly craft group. Every Friday 09.30 - 12.00 St Mary’s Café Church Coffee, bacon rolls and croissants. Optional worship at 10.00. Last Friday of the month 10:30 to 13:30 - Royal British Legion Pop-in Centre - Service personnel, veterans and families meet for a brew and a chat. For a full record of town events and to avoid them competing please visit the Events’ Calendar http://visithadleighsuffolk.co.uk/events/month/ To 30th June ‘Lost and Found’ High Street competition.Details from Ipswich Building Society, High Street. To 31st Aug Rotary Young Persons’ Photo Competition ‘Nature Like Art’. Details from Ian Burne 01473 822 625 Thursday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th June 2pm to 3pm Otago – Chair Based Exercise takes place at Hadleigh Health Centre. You may feel that you are too old to think about taking any type of regular exercise, but did you know that taking part in a seated exercise can help you stay independent for longer? It can help you to stay mobile and reduce your risk of falling. Limited spaces, please call 01473 823470 to reserve your place. Friday 2nd June 12.15pm Lunch Club – Ansell Centre Sunday 4th June Delicious Homemade Teas at St. Mary’s, Raydon from 3 to 5pm in aid of the Fabric Fund. Monday 5th June Hadleigh Steering Group, 6pm - 7.45pm at Hadleigh Pool and Leisure Social Room. Main Agenda item: How can Hadleigh adapt to change? If you have any suggestions for Agenda items please contact the Chairman, in good time, before the meeting. snowdonjane@hotmail.co.uk Monday 5th June 2 for 2.30 pm. AGM in lieu of the usual Fidelis monthly meeting. ‘Ascot Races and an Indoor Picnic’ with Barbara Faulkner in The Dining Room (opp The Ram Pub). Sec. Julie Davies 01473 823757. Tuesday 6th June 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee, Community Room;

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10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC. Wednesday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th June 10am to 12noon Ping Pong, a fun game of ping pong followed by a cuppa and chat. Hadleigh Pool & Leisure. Everyone welcome. Wednesday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th June 3pm to 5pm The Place2Play takes place at Hadleigh Pool & Leisure, Fun Place – Fun Time for under 10’s, big and small bouncy castles. Children must be supervised at all times. For more information call 07870 506690. Friday 9th June 9.30am The Ark Toddler Club at Hadleigh Baptist Church Friday 9th June 19.30pm Film ‘Dare to be Wild’ Ansell Centre Jan Dicks Tel 01473 823 413 Saturday 10th June 11 – 17.00 Hadleigh Open Gardens. Entry by programme from St Mary’s, The Idler or participating gardens incl URC’s. Saturday 10th June 19.30 URC ‘In an English Country Garden’ Music and song by the Community Choir. Tickets from Avis Newsagent. Sunday 11th June Hadleigh Orchestra Summer Concert, 6.30 pm St. Mary’s, Hadleigh. As usual, everybody is welcome and there is no charge for admission, but we do ask for a contribution as you leave and we hope we can make a substantial donation to St. Mary’s. Monday 12th June Hadleigh U3A Meeting at Ansell Centre from 2.30pm. The talk will be ‘Slowboat to Seville’ by Peter Bartlett. Monday 12th June Armchair Players play reading group 7.30pm at The United Reformed Church meeting room. Note new venue. Tuesday 13th June 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee, Community Room 10.00-11.30am; Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC. Friday 16th June 9.30am The Ark Toddler Club at Hadleigh Baptist Church Saturday 17th June Hadleigh Footpath Volunteers walk to Sudbury via Cornard Mere and Henny Street from Newton Green, 7.5 miles, catch the 0950 bus at Hadleigh, all welcome. Mike Keeling 07483 887658. Tuesday 20th June 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee URC, Community Room; 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer, Hadleigh URC. Wednesday 21st June 12.15pm Lunch Club - Ansell Centre Friday 23rd June 9.30am The Ark Toddler Club at Hadleigh Baptist Church Tuesday 27th June 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC Wednesday 28th June What do you think over a drink? Subject ‘Art, especially Modern Art, is it only in the eye of the beholder?. 8pm in The George, all men welcome. Contact Philip Mann 01473 822658. Friday 30th / Sat 1st July Hadleigh Rugby Club Beer Festival at Layham Sports Ground, Live Music, BBQ and Kids Entertainment.

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I have spoken to Richard Abel, the new owner, as I know that the community is keen to know his plans for this iconic Hadleigh building. He says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a fascination with historic houses and a passion for restoring listed houses that have been sadly left to deteriorate. This is the last chance for East House. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taken a gamble as I have bought it without planning permission, so I hope the town will support inside East House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the room with the stage which will become the drawing room the process. I have talked and dining room with a lot of neighbours in George Street and they seem pleased that the building and the street scene will be improved.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been working with old buildings and with English Heritage for over 25 years so I am quite used to their demands, this is the area in which I specialise and which I love. I have always had a passion for old buildings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as a teenager while walking along shops, I was not interested in the shops; I would look above the shops to look at the history of the buildings. We are surrounded by history and I like to be able to preserve some of it for our future.â&#x20AC;? Richard Abel continues â&#x20AC;&#x153;I often finds surprises when I restore old buildings. I once found an elaborate Victorian locked safe hidden behind a hollow wall in a house. A locksmith found it impossible to open. Intrigued, I traced an old caretaker who had a huge number of old keys and at the moment of revelation, as the door cranked openâ&#x20AC;Ś well, unfortunately it did not reveal ancient notes or jewellery. However, I am hoping that East House might reveal some very nice staircase spindles under the boards covering them or some other interesting historical artefacts.â&#x20AC;? Richard Abel concludes by saying: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I consider myself as a restorer or antique dealer, rather than a developer. I value old things and love the character of old buildings. I hate to see old buildings deteriorate, so I am delighted to save East House. I love Hadleigh, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a great High Street and some wonderful buildings, so I am pleased to able to ensure the future of East House for the town.â&#x20AC;? In particular, Richard Abel would welcome seeing any old pictures you may have of East House, as he understands that attractive iron railings originally enclosed the frontage from the car park wall to the side of the house. He would like to reinstate that. East House still has to go through the normal planning process involving Babergh District Council, English Heritage and other planning consultees (you, as residents, will also have the opportunity to have your say as part of the consultative process). Richard Abel is currently working with his architect and hopes to have his application into Baberghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planning Department in 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 weeks (a change of use application is also required). Assuming all goes smoothly, Richard Abel hopes that East House should be ready for sale in around 18 months following planning approval. I, personally, am delighted that someone who cares about the building and understands how much emotional attachment this particular building has for the community of Hadleigh, has bought it and intends to conserve it for future generations. His purchase has meant that Hadleigh has not lost any of its park, which I was determined to ensure, and no additional houses are being built in the park or grounds of the house. Hopefully, everyone who put in so much effort to save the park and wanted to see the house brought back to life, will regard this as a good outcome. Kathryn Grandon, Babergh District Councillor for Hadleigh South

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Old sayings have become so much part of our language that their origins have long since been forgotten. In a recent talk, Pater Banham, who has researched many of them, revealed the fascinating and often unexpected roots of the most common expressions. His audience were given an opportunity to guess before Peter explained the true origins. Not surprisingly many have evolved from ancient nautical terminology and several from the wool and cloth industry of yesteryears. A most interesting talk which was much enjoyed. Lunch Bunch Every once in a while a different venue comes to light begging to be tried by Fidelis Lunch Bunchers. So it was with the Carriers Arms at East Bergholt. This ancient hostelry with its historical roots in the 14th and 15th Century has all the hallmarks of a Grade 2 listed building i.e low beamed ceilings and a large fireplace and a warm welcome. Ladies took Fidelis Lunch Bunch at the Carriers Arms advantage of the special Wednesday menu which offers a tasty freshly cooked two course meal for £8.25. As always a relaxed leisurely lunch gives members a chance to discuss topical issues of national, local and personal interest in a light-hearted atmosphere. JD

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Hadleigh Footpath Volunteers For Juneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walk on Saturday 17th we will take the 91 bus service towards Sudbury, alight at Newton Green and walk to Sudbury via Gouldingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm, Cornard Mere and Henny Street where we will stop for a short rest at the delightful Henny Swan. Then on to Sudbury bus station via Sheepcote, The Stour Valley Path and Ballingdon. This walk is about 7.5 miles in length. We will catch the 0950 bus at the Hadleigh bus station (Co-op side) arriving at Newton Green at 1010. We should be in good time to catch the 1400 return bus from Sudbury. Everyone is welcome, including well behaved dogs. Strong shoes or preferably walking boots should be worn as the ground can be muddy and rough in places at any time of the year. As usual, route maps can be requested from the web site. For further information about these walks go to www.hadleighwalkers.com, email us at hadleighwalkers@gmail.com or contact Mike Keeling on 01787 210104 or 07483 887658

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Updates: Christmas Event: Mike Turley updated on a meeting held at The Ram on 12th April – a committee has been formed consisting of 2 representatives from the Hadleigh Steering Group, 2 from Hadleigh Town Council and 2 from the Chamber of Commerce. A date has now been confirmed for the event to be held on Saturday 9th December in the afternoon. Sean Garnham confirmed that a facebook page has been created: ‘Support Christmas in Hadleigh’ to encourage involvement and volunteers from within the Community. Love Your Park: Judith Hermite and Ben Day (two Youth Workers from the Porch Project) explained the plans for a sculpture in Calais Park This sculpture will be created as part of a collaboration between a local artist, the Porch Project, Tidy Town and Babergh Council and Suffolk County Council. The sculpture will be approximately 6ft tall and be shaped as a 3 dimensional wheel. Working with 11-19 year olds that attend the skate park the sculpture will reflect them and in still pride in their surroundings. Each young person will be asked to design a skate wheel in a design of their choice. Festival of Gardening and Art: Floral bunting will be put up this month to signal the start of the Festival. Ladies of the Bunting makers have worked for a year to achieve over 4,500 flags to decorate the town. The full Festival Programme can be downloaded from the website visithadleighsuffolk.co.uk Waste no time in finding out how you can join in the fun Wool Towns Launch: will be in September, ideally before the Heritage Open Days. The Launch will be by invitation to businesses to explain the Business Plan, seek partnership and attract sponsorship Main Theme of Meeting – How can we make more of our historic buildings in Hadleigh? Discussed ‘Friends of St Mary’s’ – group has going for a number of years – funds raised to repair structure of church. Need more members to raise more funds. The Deanery Tower is a part of the Dean’s home and therefore not open to the public. The Guildhall, and Market House (opposite the Church) have no free usage of any space as Hadleigh Town Council pay to use whole building. There are 3 rooms at the front (opposite The Ram) which are licensed for weddings, and rooms are regularly booked for weddings / wakes after funerals and classes. Hadleigh Town Council is a registered charity in order to maintain the building but have not approached National Trust. There is no disabled access – it cannot be done. During Heritage weekend all buildings are open for free. It was agreed that a mission statement is needed for Hadleigh to give it an ‘identity’. The ‘Visit Hadleigh’ website promotes businesses every month. There was a proposal to use the term ‘Visitors Town’ rather than ‘Tourism Town’ – a unanimous vote returned for ‘Visitors’. Sean Garnham made reference to a new Chamber initiative called the ‘Hadleigh Welcome’ which is proposed to encourage all businesses on the High Street and nearby to ask their customers to write on the Chamber website their feedback of their shopping experience. At the end of the ‘promotional activity’ there will be an official ‘floor mat’ as the prize which the business can keep to display and show they have been voted the best ‘Hadleigh Welcome’ by their customers. IMPORTANT: Please note later start time to help enable more businesses to attend. Next Meeting: Monday 5th June 6pm - 7.45pm at Hadleigh Pool and Leisure Social Room Main Agenda item: How can Hadleigh adapt to change? If you have any suggestions for Agenda items please contact the Chairman, in good time, before the meeting. snowdonjane@hotmail.co.uk

Whatfield Sounds of Summer An evening of music and al fresco dining with friends and family

Saturday 1st July, Music from 7.30 pm Join us at Whatfield Village Hall on our new Patio, weather permitting. Enjoy songs from the decades, performed by the melodic barber shop quartet from Essex -‘Un4gettable’ Tickets: £8 adults, £5 children, to include food from BBQ The Bar will be open and Pimms plus strawberries & cream will be available

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It has been a year of consolidation for Hadleigh Community Transport Group (HCTG) Suffolk County Council (SCC) having announced in 2015 a totally revised way of supporting community transport, from June last year we have provided (with the help of our friends at GoStart in Sudbury) transport for residents throughout the Babergh District. We now operate three services under the name of “Rural Transport – Connecting Communities”, based on Hadleigh, Lavenham and the Shotley peninsula. These, on request, bring passengers from outlying villages without a bus service to where they want to go within a defined area or to connect with bus services for onward travel. For those without access to transport of their own we operate the Dial-a-Ride (DAR) service in and around Hadleigh. HCTG are currently running a service taking passengers to Ipswich Hospital for appointments. (This service is currently being reviewed.) We also operate the Wheels-within-Wheels (WwW) service for those who cannot access normal transport or who require a door-to-door service. Having acquired three minibuses for the new services, one for the Dial-A-Ride service and a smaller accessible car in addition to the three sixteen-seater minibuses that we already owned, we now have quite a fleet to maintain. We operate services from Hadleigh to Manningtree and Ipswich, from Whatfield to Ipswich, from Ipswich to Shotley and from Hadleigh to Stowmarket (all sponsored by SCC). The vehicles are also used for other work such as school transport and are available for group hire to organisations in and around Hadleigh e.g. for trips to the theatre or the seaside. Bedding-in all the systems required with the changes in financial support and the maintenance responsibilities has kept the small team in our office fully occupied, especially our manager. HCTG rely on the drivers we employ to help provide a high level of service and in return we have the policy of paying at least the Living Wage rather than just the legal minimum wage. The challenge in the next few years will be in maintaining and renewing our fleet with reducing support from SCC. Our committee are local people from Hadleigh and Lavenham: we are seeking more volunteers to serve on it. For any of our services or to volunteer to serve on the committee or to train as a driver please contact us on Hadleigh 826242

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The 178th Hadleigh Show Saturday 20th May 2017

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Show day dawned bright and sunny and record crowds came out in force once again to visit our local Show. Despite having 2.5inches of rain over the 3 days before, the showground was in a good condition thanks to Patrick Goudkuil, Show Director and his team who had worked so hard to get everything ready. The highlight of the Show for many were The Devils Horsemen Cossack Riders who thrilled the crowds with their skill and bravery. Many gasps could be heard as they galloped across the ring performing amazing acrobatic feats. Hadleigh Festival of Gardening and Art got off to a great start with many taking the opportunity for a “selfie” amongst the flowers. The Food Hall and cookery demonstration area was also a must for food lovers. The Education area proved popular in its new location with the Sheep Show, art work from local schools and chicken and egg crafts and activities. There were lots of chances to try new things this year – from driving a tractor simulator or a mini digger to trying out archery with the Sudbury Tudor Archers or British Cycling’s mini mountain bike course. Numerous local trade stands were showcasing their businesses whilst the Flower Show and Rural Craft Marquees were, as usual, filled with a spectacle of colour and talented craftsmen. The Art Tent once again showcased art, pottery and sculptures from many local artists. The Hadleigh Farmers’ Agricultural Association would like to thank everyone who has supported or visited the show this year and especially all our trade stands who were patient and supportive during a wet setup. We hope to see you again next year on 19th May 2018.

Hadleigh Thrift Shop As per usual we list below the recent organisations that have received monetary donations: Hadleigh Rugby Club Magdalen House Wellbeing Centre Ansell Community Centre Hadleigh Elderly Welfare Beaumont School Hadleigh Group Trust Wattisham Air Cadets Hadleigh Leisure Centre Hadleigh Sea Scouts Lifeguard Training, Leisure Centre Hadleigh Fishing Club Shelly Centre for Therapeutic Riding We would also like to let you know that we are now selling pat tested electrical items. Thank you again for all donations that are gratefully received by us.

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Hadleigh Orchestra Conductor: Ute Cooper Leader: Lisa Patchett SUMMER CONCERT – SUNDAY JUNE 11TH. 6.30 p.m. St. MARY’S, HADLEIGH Our programme is now fixed: Our ‘round’ will be that lovely Early English tune ‘Summer is y-coming in’. Then we have a popular Handel organ concerto, and two of Puccini’s most famous arias. Our major work will be Beethoven’s first symphony and although most people today would consider his later symphonies much greater works, in his lifetime, it remained his most popular symphony. It has some wonderful qualities with a wonderful second movement and we do hope you will enjoy it. We finish with Dukas’ ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ – very dramatic. As usual, everybody is welcome and there is no charge for admission, but we do ask for a contribution as you leave and we hope we can make a substantial donation to St. Mary’s John Druce (Chairman, Hadleigh Orchestra)

Hadleigh Evening WI At the AGM held on 16th May the following report was given on last years’ events. Eleven meetings took place last year, ranging from farmer Richard Wright telling us about his journey from pigs to packaging, Sophie our President giving us interesting information about our hair and Jane Sago (President of East Suffolk Federation) giving us a cookery demonstration. At the Hadleigh Show in May we were joined in the tent by the Federation and Polstead WI. In March, we celebrated our 52nd birthday by having lunch at the newly refurbished Marquis in Layham. This April the resolution meeting was held at Elmsett, Rae Stapleton our past President is the delegate attending the National meeting in Liverpool. Not only have we had excellent speakers, but we had a successful Summer Garden Party at Helen Allen’s home and a ramble along Hadleigh’s riverside followed by a delicious afternoon tea at Jean Mages’ home. In June eight members donned their hard hats when we had a very interesting visit to the anaerobic digester plant in Halstead. This followed on from a talk we had in February 2016. In September, we joined Elmsett and Aldham WI for an Edinburgh Wool fashion show. In December five members decorated a Christmas Tree with colourful W and I lettering in St Mary’s Church. Members have attended many of the events arranged by the Federation, the Christmas lunch being one of the most popular. The committee remained the same, apart from Helen Allen who resigned due to work commitments. We have 22 members and are looking forward to next year’s programme. We meet in the library monthly (every third Tuesday). Visitors are always welcome.

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Decades after imagining it, I finally did it. At 6 years old, I painted a scene of incredibly colourful fields, with windmills in the background. When Holland was mentioned, I remembered my picture. This Spring, I had the joy of seeing that scene come to life. Masses of vibrant colourful, striped fields were in full glory and they were simply spectacular. The smell of the open hyacinth bulbs was incredible and intoxicating. A lifelong dream had been fulfilled, just 165 crow flying miles from my home. I heard the patient bulb growers must wait for 25 years until they see their new hybrid tulip on sale, that 52,000 acres of sandy soil grows up to 8,000 listed varieties of bulbs. Just think of the detailed planning and ingenuity behind all this beauty. I stood amazed at the sheer loveliness of that Spring display but my heart soared at the incredible mastermind behind it all. Man cultivates, but God’s loving heart still remains on display in our broken world. All around us we see evidence of a Creator. That same Creator sees our own brokenness, but wants to make us whole again. He has made it possible, too, because we can’t. That is why Jesus, God’s Son, chose to die on the Cross. He paid the price for all our brokenness and sin. For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3.16 Christine Hart

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Hadleigh optometrist returns from Africa Optometrist Holly Coleman of D J Dunstone Optometry has just returned from two weeks providing eye care in Ethiopia. The trip was with the charity Vision Aid Overseas (VAO) and in conjunction with Grarbet Tehadiso Mahber hospital. Clinics were held in Butajira, Ziway and surrounding rural communities. As well as examining eyes, Holly was providing support and training to local optometrists and ophthalmic nurses. With the help of translators she would screen for trachoma and other treatable diseases, as well as dispensing much needed spectacles when necessary. Hollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trip was funded by the Practice and has made a significant contribution to help those with poor sight in Ethiopia. She was part of a team of five optometrists who together examined 772 patients and dispensed 488 pairs of spectacles. VAO supplies predominantly new spectacles to patients although some pairs are recycled. Donated used spectacles are now sold by the charity to help support training and equipment to promote independence and sustainability of eye care in the future. The Practice will continue to collect used spectacles for VAO and so if you have any that are no longer required please do drop them off at 3 Queen Street. Please see the Practice website www.dunstoneinsight.com for more images and information about Hollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trip. You are also most welcome to telephone 01473 823755 and make an eye examination appointment or call in to view spectacle frames.

Thank you Everyone! Inspired by my amazing sister-in-law Keeley, who had a stroke four years ago, I ran this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s London Marathon in aid of the Stroke Association in a time of 4:04:51. I would just like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged me along the way. Helping me raise a staggering ÂŁ5317 John Lovett, Keeley Tyler-Lovett and Stuart Service for the Stroke Association. Stuart Service, The Gables Hadleigh https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/2017londonmarathon

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#nameourbear As I’m sure lots of you have seen on Facebook a great time was had by all at the Hadleigh Show even if we were all a bit soggy by the end! Thank you to everyone who came to visit us and to those of you who took part in our spin the wheel game, named our new team member and guessed how many sweets were in the jar! We’ve had some great suggestions for names, from cute and cuddly ones to exceptionally unique, which definitely made our job harder deciding on the best one. After much deliberation our fluffiest team member is now called …………Maximus. His story is going to be documented on Facebook, so go and give us a like in order to keep up to date on all his various adventures! He’s already packed his bags ready for the Dolomites with Will! Along with many other excursions and activities Maximus is going to be very busy so make sure you like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram so you don’t miss a minute! Hadleigh Physiotherapy Ltd. The Clinic, 111 George Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 5BP t: 01473 810185 enquiries@hadleighphysio.co.uk. www.hadleighphysio.co.uk

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Churches in Hadleigh – Praying for Hadleigh The people of the churches in Hadleigh are committed to praying for our town. Over the course of each year we plan to pray for every street in Hadleigh. During June we will be praying for the following streets: Week commencing Sunday 4th June- Bradfield Avenue and Bradfield Crescent; Week commencing Sunday 11th June– Brett Avenue, Delf Close, Newhaven Way, Ramsey Road and Grays Close; Week commencing Sunday 18th June – Calais Street and Meadows Way; Week commencing Sunday 25th June – Castle Road and Castle Rise. If you know people who live in these streets, we would be -very pleased if you also would pray for them. If you live on one of the streets being covered during a particular week and would welcome prayer, please get in touch. Hadleigh Baptist Church Greg Frost 823804 pastorgregfrost@hadleighbaptist.org.uk or pastorchristodd@hadleighbaptist.org.uk Hadleigh URC Wendy Atkins 822535 wendy@whitecat.me.uk St Joseph’s RC Church Anita Rosbrook 810057 a.rosbrook@btinternet.com St Mary’s CoE Joyce Willis 823165 willisjm@lineone.net Salvation Army Liz & John Tubby 464184 hadleighsuffolk@salvationarmy.org.uk

Question: Why would you want a Shepherd’s Hut?... In our world of fast moving, quick downloading, web connecting tech talking, it appears that there is still a little piece of us that craves that teeny bit of comfortable, quiet simplicity. Shepherd's Huts are not a new fad - they really were just a hut for a shepherd in the wistful old days of Thomas Hardy, yet with a little tasteful modernity, they present themselves as a very useful space indeed. Now kitted out to the same build standards as you would require for a domestic house; insulation; double glazing; vapour barriers; lighting; sockets (and yes-USB ports). Add in your choice of internal fittings - beds, table, woodburner, storage, even the kitchen sink, and you have an instant mini home to use at your discretion. Make it an office, a guest bedroom, a studio, a retreat, a workshop, a rentable unit - the possibilities are endless, and all at a fraction of the cost of a similar sized space added to your house. An aesthetically pleasing addition to your garden, and able to be re-purposed as your needs change, a Stour Valley Shepherd's Hut will provide you with a robust build and top end finish in your new personalised space- so individual to you that you will want to take it with you when you move (oh-and you can!). At Stour Valley Shepherd's Huts we would like to suggest that the question should really be: Why wouldn't you want a Shepherd's Hut?.. Please feel free to take a look at our web site: stourvalleyshepherdshuts.co.uk or give us a good old fashioned ring (Landline: 01787 373570 Mobs: 07817 540551/ 07800 918016) We would love to talk to you about our beautiful huts, and perhaps help you to design one of your very own

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Did You Plant Your Sunflowers at the Hadleigh Show? During Dementia Awareness Week, in May, the HDAA were out and about in our community raising awareness and understanding of Dementia and how by understanding a little can help families to live well in our wonderful community of Hadleigh. On Saturday 20th May our team were at the Hadleigh Show distributing forget me not seeds to plant in your gardens to remember those that we have loved and lost. We also invited everyone to plant a SUNFLOWER seed to enter our Summer Competition. Who could grow the tallest, the smallest and the largest flower this summer. All that we ask is that you post your flowers progress on the Hadleigh Dementia Friends Facebook page to share your plants progress. We would like to say a big thank you to South Suffolk Leisure for providing the compost, pots and seeds and to the East of England Co-op for the forget me not seeds. Why not become a dementia friend? All you need to do is attend an information session during June; Wednesday 14th June 1:00 pm United Reformed Church Community Room Wednesday 28th June 12:15pm Hadleigh Pool & Leisure Community Room For more information call 01473 823470 or email hadleighdementiafriends@ssleisure.co.uk or visit www.hadleighdementiafriends.co.uk

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As the General Election draws ever closer we have all been bombarded by promises, manifestos etc from the television, newspapers and the radio. It can be quite difficult to discern what is possible, unlikely and “pie in the sky”. A difficult decision faces us all, but we should all use that vote which was hard won by many in the past. At the Hadleigh Healing Society we are non political, non denominational and everyone is welcome to step through our door to seek help. Our qualified, registered healers are there to provide that listening ear, in the strictest confidence, in the time of need. Do not be alone with your thoughts telephone 01473 823282 (answer machine) or log onto hadleighhealingsociety.org. We are holding our Annual General Meeting and Evening of Clairvoyance on Sunday, 2nd July at 7pm in The Guildhall, Market Place, Hadleigh. Entrance £4 and also a Raffle. All very welcome.

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Ladies do Lunch CHEF MARK ALLEN We are proud to be launching Ladies do Lunch at The Swan Inn. The dates for the year now live on the website. The themed, scheduled events begin at 12 noon and start with a cookery demonstration by talented Head Chef, Mark Allen followed by a delicious 2-course lunch and paired wines for just £18.95. Booking is essential so please call us on 01206 263245 swaninnmonkseleigh.co.uk/events

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The Taste of Sudbury SUNDAY JUNE 11th 2017 10am – 4pm Market Hill & St Peter’s Church, Sudbury, CO10 2EH Free entry, free parking in town & free park & ride system The Taste of Sudbury, a fantastic annual event, held in the centre of town, is aimed at celebrating, promoting and showcasing the very best producers, restaurants, chefs and food industries that we are so lucky to have in this part of Suffolk. The event, on Sunday June 11th will feature a fantastic kitchen theatre where some of Suffolk’s most exciting chefs will be taking to the stage throughout the day including Oliver Macmillan of The Long Melford Swan, award winning James Carn of The Angel Hotel in Bury St Edmunds, Regis Crepy of The Great House, the Infusions Cookery Experience (ICE) and Rafi’s Spicebox. There will also be demos throughout the day by NEFF chefs courtesy of KSL Kitchens and the chance to win some amazing prizes. On Market Hill and inside St Peters Church you will find a wonderful selection of over fifty producers and street food vendors including freshly baked bread from Wooster’s Bakery, a wonderful range of culinary herbs from Herbal Haven, locally produced biltong, a fantastic range of olives, marinades and sauces from Scarlett and Mustard, chilli sauces from The East Coast Chilli Company and fruit and berry infused vodkas and gins from The Tiny Tipple Company. Hot food stalls will include Longhorn beef burgers, Mac n Cheese, gourmet chorizo sandwiches and bowls of cheesy nachos. Entry to the event is totally free of charge. Parking in town is free and there will be a free Park and Ride system in place, all day, starting at 9.45am from The Delphi Car Park, Newton Road, Sudbury, CO10 2RR. The free bus will run every 15 minutes. There will be no bus service between 1pm and 2pm. There are still spaces available at the event so if you fancy joining the Taste of Sudbury this year, please contact Suffolk Market Events on 07704 627973 or email Justine@suffolkmarketevents.co.uk www.tasteofsudbury.co.uk

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Burstall Flower Show & Fete Saturday August 5th 2017 from 2 pm It's nearing that time of year again!! Not that anyone could possibly forget, but the first Saturday in August means it'll be time for The Burstall Show, now incredibly - into its 64th consecutive year! If you've been before it'll already be in your diary, but if you haven't, you have treats in store. We pride ourselves that this is a truly traditional Village Show and Fete, so come along with your friends and family and enjoy:Refreshments: including Legendary Lunches (from 12.00), Brilliant Barbecues (from 13.30), Tasty Teas (from 15.00), Inviting Ices & Super Snacks. Flower Show - Marquee opens 13.00; Fete starts 14.00 with:Entertainment from Hoxon Hundred (Morris Dancers), Punch and Judy, Children’s Entertainer; Fun Sideshows & Games, including:- Target Sports, Tug of War, Croquet, Stocks, Face Painting, Bingo, Children’s Fancy Dress (Punch & Judy theme), Bottle Tombola, White Elephant, Quiz, Grand Draw. All of this takes place in or around Burstall Village Hall (Post Code IP8 3DR), and if you want to know more about the event, please contact either Ann Burchnall (Secretary) on 01473 652262 or Keith Raby (Chairman and Master of Ceremonies) on 07940 574593. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing YOU on the day. Free Entry, Free Car Parking, Burstall Memorial Hall IP8 3DR

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Have you ever considered an Indian Head Massage? This can provide instant relief from tension and stress symptoms and also promote high levels of alertness and concentration. It can also increase the available level of serotonin, which is a chemical in the body that positively affects emotions and thoughts. As a qualified practitioner I offer a relaxing holistic treatment. With Indian Head massage I work on the head, face, neck, shoulders and arms. A good Indian Head Massage should make you feel tranquil, peaceful, serene and more relaxed and able to cope with the everyday stresses of life. An Indian head massage can also promote a healthy scalp and hair. An ancient therapeutic treatment that has been practiced in India for thousands of years, it is a deep massage, which uses a variety of techniques to tap into your Chakras (paths of energy) and encourage healing and balance in your whole body. I also practice Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki. Reiki is a Japanese concept translated as “Universal Life Energy,” which flows through all living things. Reiki is a gentle, but effective form of hands on healing. By using the Reiki energy it can be a calming, very relaxing and a simple and practical way of helping our bodies in their own healing process. Exciting news! I am now practicing Hopi Ear Candling (Thermo auricular therapy). This safe, effective and relaxing treatment is a natural and simple way to cleanse the ears, nose and throat which can help improve conditions like Sinusitis, Otitis, headaches and migraines. The 45 minute treatment includes the ear candling followed by a 10 minute pressure point and lymphatic drainage massage. The candle when lit causes the rising air inside the candle to create a mild suction from the lack of oxygen, which can help loosen ear wax or congestion. I started offering holistic treatments a year ago after many years of receiving and enjoying the benefits. Holistic treatments are more in sync with individual lifestyles and can identify the imbalances which may lead to some negative effects to health. As I’m expanding my services in the coming months there are plans to have premises in the town centre of Hadleigh. I look forward to welcoming both existing clients and new. Evening and daytime appointments are available and if required home visits can be arranged. Gift vouchers are also available. Contact me now to book your treatment - Michelle Hart 07793 940926 michelle@serenitysuffolk.co.uk

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‘Pupils enjoy a very wide range of stimulating activities that parents describe as “amazing”’ Ofsted - September 2013

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‘Pupils’ social development is outstanding’ Ofsted - September 2013

BRENT ELEIGH, Nr. LAVENHAM, SUDBURY, SUFFOLK ‘100% of parents would recommend this School to another parent’ Ofsted - September 2013

‘The headteacher, staff and governors share a strong commitment to drive the School forward, always with the central focus of raising pupils’ standards’ Ofsted - September 2013

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.

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The Food Station The Food Station is a Suffolk based catering company re-launched in the area by the new owners Emma Bennett and Dominic Carter. Both Emma and Dominic are well established within the local hospitality industry and passionate about food and customer service. Dominic’s interest in food started when he was 6 years old, helping his mother produce wedding cakes in their family kitchen. His career quickly progressed from local pubs to a renowned restaurant in Lavenham. Here he acquired the majority of his skills and techniques of French cuisine, which enhanced his passion and creativity. Emma was fortunate to start her career working for 6 years on luxury holiday cruisers on the French waterways, initially as a host on a privately owned fleet, where attention to detail and hospitality were of the utmost importance. The fleet was subsequently taken over by the Orient Express Group, which gave her the opportunity to apply her training and experience. The Food Station would be happy to cater for any size party, in the venue of your choice from private homes to offices, sports locations, museums, marquees and gardens. Their services range from barbecues to buffets, canapés, bowl food, formal seated meals, weddings and funerals. They also offer tailor-made menus and cater for any food intolerances. They can provide all necessary china, glassware, cutlery, and kitchen catering supplies, together with ovens, cookware and barbecues, which can be hired independently if required. Please call Emma on 07587 196496 who would be delighted to assist

Hadleigh Boxford Group Practice Patient Participation Group (PPG) Awareness Week June 19-24 Would you like to have a say about the services provided at your surgery? PPG Awareness week is a national initiative which will be widely advertised nearer the time. If you visit the Hadleigh or Boxford Surgery in the week beginning Monday June 19 you may well meet members of the Patient Participation Group, who will be able to tell you more about the purpose of the group and how it operates. One of the key aims of the PPG is to provide feedback to the practice partners and management about patients’ views and needs. We are also hoping to get patients to join our virtual group, which will mean that you would be asked to respond to two or three surveys in the course of the year and also perhaps take part in online discussion groups from time to time. If you are not likely to be attending the surgeries in PPG Awareness Week but would like to contribute your views on a regular basis through the Virtual Group, then please let us know by contacting David Parke, Business Manager (david.parke@nhs.net) or one of the following members of the PPG who will be pleased to tell you more about the group. For Hadleigh and district: Lindsay Panton admin@lindsaytowns.plus.com Paul Hodgkin paul.hodgkin@gmail.com For Boxford and surrounding villages Jeremy Osborne jeremyosborne1@btinternet.com We look forward to meeting you or hearing from you!

Visit Iceland in 2017/18 General, Educa onal & Bespoke Tours To find out more please come along to an illustrated talk on:

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Back, shoulder and neck pain, Sports Injury, Trapped Nerves, Disc Related Problems, Sciatica, Knee and Ankle Injuries, Arthritic and Degenerative Pain, Tension, Headaches, Repetitive Strain Injuries, Elbow and Wrist Pain, Rheumatic Conditions

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Next Tour: A Taste of Iceland 16th to 20th October ‘17 9th to 16th June 2018 Summer Flowers and Scenes of Southern Iceland Steve Flowerday, Project Manager (UK) steve@rtc.is / steve_suffolk@btinternet.com 07899 995945 Reykjavik Tour Company, Basbryggja 13, 110 Reykjavik, Iceland. www.rtc.is

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Perhaps you remember, or maybe you’ve heard tell of, the days when, with entertainment unavailable over the airwaves, or on line, many villages had their own Brass Bands to provide music in the community. Well, even in today’s fully “connected” world, Elmsett still does! In fact Elmsett Fellowship Brass Band in its current incarnation was formed in 1981 with a number of local residents, young and old, taking the trouble at that time to learn a new skill and/or instrument. We are pleased to say that some of them are still playing with the band today. The band members give their time freely and enjoy playing a variety of music to entertain the public at concerts, fetes, garden parties and Church services. Money raised from performances is used to support local and National charities such as the Hospices and Action for Children. We all thoroughly enjoy playing for our own pleasure and for that of those who come and listen. Our players congregate regularly for Monday night practices throughout the year and we are always on the look out for new playing members. If you are perhaps a lapsed brass player and would be interested in reviving your skills please do get in touch - the band have a limited number of spare instruments available for loan to players. Alternatively, come along to one of our events to meet us for a chat. To hear the Band in action come to any or all of our upcoming performances including: 4th June: Evening church service, Elmsett Methodist Church 10th June: Hadleigh evening concert with Hadleigh Community choir 23rd June: Elmsett Summer concert at the Village Hall at 1900 all donations to charity If you would like any further information about the band please contact Bob Howe (Band Secretary) on 01473 822078 or via email robertcharleshowe@hotmail.co.uk and/or check out our Facebook page “@elmsettfellowshipbrassband”

How do I become a part of About You Care? We are delighted to announce the launch of About You Care. As a well-established provider of care and support services within East Anglia, we have developed About You Care to represent one of our organisation’s key values – that care should be about every person we work with. We are also pleased to announce the launch of our unrivalled rewards and recognition programme for employees. At About You Care we focus on the provision of high standards of person centred care and it was of fundamental importance to us that we developed a programme where we can reward our employees who support us in achieving this. We are also currently preparing to launch our Care at Home service, developed to provide local support to local residents in the comfort of their own homes. We will soon be recruiting for this service in addition to our ongoing Agency recruitment. We are recruiting throughout East Anglia and will be hosting interview days at various locations so if selected for interview, we guarantee you will not have to travel far for this. There are many benefits of working for About You Care so if you are passionate and motivated about delivering the highest standard of person centred care, then we would really like to hear from you. Sam Thomson - Business Manager, About You Care Tel: 01787 377699. enquiries@aboutyoucare.co.uk About You Care is a trading name of The Briars Residential and Care Ltd, a company registered in England, Company Number 08481862

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Charlotte Happy 30th Birthday Love Mum, Rob and all your family

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Financial planning is a crucial factor in dealing with dementia That’s the advice from Ipswich Citizens’ Advice, which is urging those who have been diagnosed with the condition to take action. Nicky Willshere, Chief Officer at Ipswich Citizens Advice, used Dementia Awareness Week to highlight the importance of properly planning for the future. “When someone receives a diagnosis it is understandable that they will take some time to process what it means to them and their family,” she says. “However, by taking positive action and controlling what choices can be made on your behalf, when and by whom, it can take a lot of worry out of the future. “Organising your affairs is prudent at any time but should you or a loved one face a diagnosis of Dementia or Alzheimer’s, one of the most important things you can do to ensure your wishes are carried out is to thoroughly review and update your financial and legal affairs. “This could be as simple as updating contact information and details on existing legal papers such as leases, insurance policies, agreements, other contracts or just writing a will. However, in more complex cases it may be that you want to consult a solicitor to appoint guardians or enact a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)“ How can Gotelee help? To ensure the people you care most about aren’t forced to deal with unnecessary difficulties after your death, keeping an up-todate will is important – especially if you have been diagnosed with an illness and want the peace of mind that your final wishes will be adhered to. Our specialist team of lawyers can meet you at one of our offices, Ipswich, Hadleigh, Felixstowe, Woodbridge or Melton and can guide you through the process of making a will and/or LPA with sensitivity and care.’ Gotelee can also advise on the general procedures of administering an estate, obtaining the Grant from the Probate Registry and distributing the estate in accordance with the will or the intestacy rules if there is no will. To find out more, contact Kay Baker on 01473 822102 or email kay.baker@gotelee.co.uk

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Hadleigh stars gymnasts strike gold at the county floor and vault competition.

Young gymnasts from Hadleigh stars gymnastics club entered the county floor and vault competition at pipersvale on Sunday 21st May. We had an amazing day bringing home 9 medals in 7 age groups: Nicole peddelty silver 6-7 yr; Freya Clark bronze 6-7 yr; Darcy Emsden gold , 7-8 yr; Gracie Ward gold 9-10 yr; Alice Reily silver 10-11 yr; Lauren Rooney gold 11-12 yr; Charlotte graham bronze 12-13yr; Emily Evans silver 12-13 yr; Amelia Mires silver 13+ yr. All the gymnasts competing looked beautiful and performed their routines to the best of their ability. We have made our mark on the Suffolk county competitions especially as most of the other clubs competing have their own dedicated facilities and train more hours. Many of our children competing only train 2 hours per week and they were competing against children training 5-6 hours a week. For more information please contact kelly mires 07760 314060 Hadleighstarsgymnastics.co.uk

WHAT DO YOU THINK OVER A DRINK? Wednesday 28th June

Art, especially Modern Art: Is it only in the eye of the beholder? Meetings start 8 pm in The George, Hadleigh, as usual, all men welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there. Contact Philip Mann 01473 822658 for further details. www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk

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SEH BAC strengthens aluminium range with switch to Origin 68 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 5EF kelvin@keithavis.co.uk

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In business for over 45 years, Suffolk-based SEH BAC knows the importance of a continually evolving product range – and now the South-East firm has bolstered its product line by switching its aluminium offering to Origin. “We have established a strong reputation with homeowners across the South-East and East Anglia for our outstanding windows, doors and conservatories,” comments SEH BAC Managing Director, John Savage. “Our entire range is constantly under review to ensure we always offer our customers the absolute best products. Switching to Origin allows us to strengthen our aluminium offering, by using one of the leading manufacturers of bespoke aluminium products.” Part of One Group Construction, SEH BAC supplies both double and triple glazed windows in a wide range of styles including casement, tilt and turn and bay windows. They also offer residential aluminium doors as well as French doors and luxury bifolding doors. “Of course, it can be a challenge switching suppliers, especially when it is for one of our fastest-growing product areas,” adds John. “However, it is already proving to be a beneficial process, allowing us to draw on Origin’s wealth of experience in aluminium to expand our own range, and capitalise on consumer demand for contemporary aluminium products. We are looking forward to launching some new additions to our offering in the near future.” With a turnover of £30m, SEH BAC boasts one of the largest product ranges in the glazing industry, offering an extensive selection of uPVC, aluminium, timber and timber alternative products. Respected throughout the window industry, the firm has 17 show-centres across East Anglia, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire and Kent, with more planned in the future. For more information, call 0808 159 6310 or visit www.sehbac.com

The Hadleigh Thrift Shop Loyalty Scheme The winner of this month’s £50 prize is Mrs. J. D. Botwright, and the second prize, which has been donated by Adnams in Hadleigh, goes to Diana Reynolds. Some of the shops etc. have agreed to sponsor the scheme for the next year, but we do need some more to do the same. If you would like to join the scheme please contact Barbara on 01473 828800.

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Brett Valley Review Issue 1 (Summer 2017) A new local history magazine now covers villages through which the River Brett flows in south Suffolk from its headstreams at Cockfield, Issue 1 Summer 2017 Price £5 Brettenham and Hitcham to its confluence with the river Stour at Higham. Each half-yearly edition will contain a miscellany of articles about people, places and events of the past. Not every village will appear in every magazine but it is hoped that you will enjoy reading about neighbouring communities. Illustrated throughout with old and modern photographs, family trees and maps, every issue will have a picture feature and the story behind a village sign. This first issue relates how the gospel-book of a Scottish queen was put into a churchyard library for sake-keeping and what happened to this manuscript volume once M.R.James (the famous ghost-story writer) discovered it. Also featured are how a couple of black plastic big bags helped trace ownership of a manor and why the owner of a watermill was becoming increasingly exasperated by the creation of a landscape park by his neighbour. Your letters, photographs and memories of communities and the surrounding countryside in the Brett Valley during the recent past and articles relevant to their history are most welcome. On sale now at Avis the Newsagents in Hadleigh High Street, Bank House Stores in Bildeston and Hollow Trees Farm Shop at Semer, price £5 or from Sue Andrews, 17 Manor Road, Bildeston, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7BG, price £6.50 to include postage.

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The Friends of Hintlesham with Chattisham Churches

Music for a Summer Evening Saturday 17th June, 6.30pm St Nicholas' Church, Hintlesham Hadleigh Choral Society conducted by Christopher Phelps Enjoy an evening of relaxing music including West Side Story followed by a glass of Prosecco and buffet in the Community Hall Cash bar Tickets: £15 from Peter Hollis 652566, Michael Deakin 652186, Julia Faulds 730298, Jill Warner 652205, Julia Woolley 652441, Angela Belli 652502 All proceeds to Churches Restoration Fund

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This month Lesley and Julia talk about confidence with singing – and everything else. J. You know, I’m always amazed when we do a concert that I’m up there, giving a performance and people have actually paid. I always thought I was a bad singer, right from school days. L. Well I was actually a member of the choir at school and thought I was doing alright, then the choir mistress said ‘I think you have more of a solo voice’ and kicked me out of the choir! I took this to mean I was no good. J. That was a blow. Did things improve after that? L. Not really! I did sing at home but certain members of my family, who will remain nameless, told me in no uncertain terms that they didn't like my voice. Children can be so cruel! But time passed and I was watching Gareth Malone and really wishing I could be in a choir. Also I heard that it’s good for keeping your mind fit and healthy. So eventually I tried Hadleigh Community Choir. I started in the altos because my voice is quite low but even then I struggled to sing the higher notes. So I asked if I could join the tenors - absolutely no problem. I was made so welcome and now I'm the lady tenor! J. I think you were very brave to come after all that discouragement. I came at it in really baby steps – I went to a couple of evening classes called something like ’so you think you can’t sing’. Even then I don’t think I’d have had the courage to come to the choir without a friend to go with. I sang really quietly to begin with! Since I joined, my confidence in singing has grown and people have said my voice has improved from the exercise it’s getting. L. Really? J. And my general confidence has grown loads – at work and home too. I think taking on a scary challenge and doing alright at it, has helped me have so much more self-belief. The choir is such a positive thing in my life. L. Yes, I love it so much and come as often as I can because I always go away feeling better than when I came. The choir meets on a Thursday evening 7.30-9.30pm at the United Reform Church. There are no auditions and you don't need to be able to read music. Come for a free try out! More details at www.hadscommunitychoir.onesuffolk.net or call John on 01473 823791 or Stella on 01473 823477.

Treatment Room For Hire at Hadleigh Pool & Leisure An ideal venue for a beauty, holistic, massage or sports therapist to offer their services from. Available Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Room share with Osteopath. Block booking rate £300.00 per calendar month. Advertising space available in the centre & on website. Interested? Call 01473 823470 to view the room

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Ross from the Hadleigh office & his colleagues would like to thank all that sponsored them to complete the 5 mile ‘mud run’ last month. They are delighted to have raised in excess of £600 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

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Bunting Comes To Town Hadleigh Fire Service were well equipped to hang over 4,500 bunting along the High Street in preparation for the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Festival of Gardening and Art. Even allowing for their efficiency and speed up and down ladders it still took two evenings to get all the colourful flags in place. Although on standby, fortunately, they were not called out so Matt Barber, Jane Snowdon, Dave George able to finish the job, and Steve Tampion uninterrupted, on both occasions. Our thanks to them for their time and patience throughout the evenings. JD.

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

An Evening with Ryan Gooding on Friday 28th July at Hadleigh United Football Club. 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets are ÂŁ10.00, Bar and Raffle If you would like a ticket you can purchase at Preloved or contact Jo on 01473 828488 or email Joannelawrence197@btinternet.com

Parkside Pre-School We have been very busy at Parkside Pre-School since our last entry! Lucy, Sue, Megan, Micia and Olivia have been welcoming all our new children into Pre-School. Now the weathers getting better we are having regular trips to the park and lots of sand, water and mud play in the garden! Dates for your Diary; Summer Fun Day Sunday July 2nd 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm. (Yes it is a Sunday!)Bring the family along and join us. We will be having a BBQ, Steam Engine Rides, Bouncy Castle, Mum and Dads Race, Pimms and Strawberries and lots more! We are also running our first Holiday Club see advert attached. So give us a call for a booking form! Our places are limited this term so get in touch with us and come and see where we are and put your name on the waiting list for September! Situated in a Park area we are a home from home environment offering learning through play activities children thriving in our friendly and professional setting and leaving school ready. We feed into all local schools in and around Hadleigh. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget we also pick up from St Marys at 12.00 and 3pm. We welcome children from 2yrs to 5yrs of age. Children of 3yrs are able to receive government funding and some 2yr olds which will meet a criteria. As from September we will be offering the 30hrs funding. if you are interested pop along and see us or contact Lucy Jackson (Manager) or Sue McFadyen (Deputy) for available spaces on 01473 827702 or email office@hadleighcommunityplaygroup.co.uk

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Hadleigh South District Councillors’ Surgery You can meet your Babergh Hadleigh South District Councillors (Kathryn Grandon and Sue Burgoyne) and discuss your concerns at their monthly walkin surgery on the second Saturday of every month, from 11am until noon, at the Lounge Room in the British Legion Club (opposite the side entrance of Partridges, in George Street). You are welcome to drop in, or to call any of your District Councillors: Kathryn Grandon: 01473 824489 Sue Burgoyne : 01473 823263 Sian Dawson m: 07931 703157 Tina Campbell: 01473 822290 Your Hadleigh South District Councillors look forward to meeting you to discuss your concerns and interest in the well-being of our town. Appointments are not Kathryn Grandon Sue Burgoyne necessary

Lavenham Village Hall June 11th - Lavenham Open Gardens Plus plant Sale at the Village Hall 10am - 4.00pm all welcome Lavenham Village Hall Church Street, Lavenham, Suffolk CO10 9QT Tel 01787 248599

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Playstation Pre-School We had our AGM on the 11th May, was a good turnout, thank you to those who gave up their time to attend. Claire will be standing for Chairman for another year and Veronica will also stay on as Treasurer. Julia stepped down as Secretary but will still stay on as a Committee member. Hannah has taken over the role of Secretary. Beverley has taken over the role of Vice Chairman from Hannah. On Sunday the 25th June we will be doing a ‘Teddy Bear Toddle’ along the Railway walk to raise funds for Playstation. Meet at 10.50am at the end of the railway car park, to start the walk at 11am. We will then go back to Playstation for a Teddy Bears Picnic, all you need is your Teddy and a packed lunch (all children must be accompanied by an adult). If you would like any more information or a sponsor form, please contact us on the below number/email or via our Facebook page. Do you shop online? If so do it through easyfundraising.org.uk and raise a free donation for Playstation Pre-school – Hadleigh every time you shop! Visit www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/playstationps to register. If your child is going to Hadleigh Community Primary School Nursery, we do a collect and delivery service, you will receive your 15 hours funded places with the nursery and would have to pay for a place at Playstation lunch club and session. Please note 2 year olds may be entitled to 2 year funding the term after their 2nd Birthday, if they meet certain criteria. If you would like any further information please contact Mandy on the below number. If you would like to enquire about places at Playstation we can be contacted at playstationhadleigh@btconnect.com. Please telephone Playstation on 824271 for enrolment details, a prospectus or to arrange a visit.

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Key Stage 1 (Year 1) Year 1 have been studying Famous People this half term; looking at Florence Nightingale, Neil Armstrong and Beatrix Potter. The children have been inspired to write letters as Florence Nightingale explaining the problems she encountered in the hospital during the Crimean War. We read Charlie and the Cheesemonster and designed our own aliens to take on a silly space story. Although we know the moon isn't made of cheese some of us wished it was! As I write this all three classes are full of Beatrix Potter stories and Peter Rabbit soft toys; thank you to all the parents and guardians who have allowed their children to bring them in, they are bringing the topic to life. They have also been looking at signs of spring and making use of our school pond. Every class has collected tadpoles and pupils are excitedly watching them develop into frogs.

Key Stage 2 (Year 6) The children in Year 6 had a fantastic start to each day of SATs week - they were provided with a free breakfast every morning! Having arrived at school for 8:15am, the children had a warm-up wake-up activity session with Mr Peters. This was followed by a cooked breakfast of sausage, egg, or bacon in a bap, followed by cereal. Most days, we were able to eat outside. The children were very calm and had a great time – it was the perfect start to what could have been a stressful week. In fact, the children actually enjoyed taking their SATs papers – especially since they also had a rounders tournament which lasted all week. Many thanks to our fantastic kitchen staff who came in early each day to ensure this could happen, and also to Mr Peters for the extra PE sessions!.

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My brother Oliver is a doughnut! I say that out of complete respect for my sibling. He thinks I am a technosaurus because I am not on Facebook, I tell him Alexander Graham Bell gave us a perfectly good method of communication long before Facebook arrived! My brother snorts with derision. But then I’m not the one who hired a van to deposit our mother’s belongings here in Hadleigh only to discover he couldn’t find his credit card to pay the deposit! Nice one, Bruv. This one’s for you and it comes courtesy of aforementioned social media website. It is extremely tasty and can be adapted for vegetarians by leaving out the bacon and using vegetarian cheese. Hasselback cheesy potatoes Quantities depend on whether this is a main or side dish and how many you are serving. This example is for a side dish for 4 or a main for two hungry people! 4 large shallots (banana or pink variety) or 8 small brown shallots. 8 medium potatoes (any variety as long as they are waxy, like new potatoes, or general purpose like King Edwards) sliced ¾ of the way through – see photo Olive Oil; 8 cubes butter (as big as you like); Salt Garlic to taste, sliced; Small glass white wine (optional) Finely chopped bacon (optional – lardons are best) 400g Brie (or similar soft cheese) cut into large pieces 200g Gruyere (or similar) grated; Approximately 200ml double cream. Method: Cut the shallots into halves and place evenly in an ovenproof dish. Clean the potatoes but do not peel. Then slice evenly three quarters of the way through making sure that you do not fully slice – THIS IS IMPORTANT. They will fan out during the cooking. Place potatoes in the dish with the shallots, pour on a little oil, place the butter on top of each potato and then salt to taste. Place in the oven at 200oC for an hour. Remove from the oven and add the garlic slices, bacon and wine (if you wish - it works well as a vegetarian dish). Place the Brie evenly over the top and then cover with the grated Gruyere. Finally pour over the cream and return to the oven for a further 15 minute. Remove and enjoy!

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We have served the local community and surrounding area for some 170 years! We offer a friendly and comprehensive service

Tidy Town Volunteers are winning in the fight against litter, however they continue to battle with cigarette-butts, especially bad in the High Street and on Station Road by the Primary School.A plea to smokers - PLEASE bin that butt!"

MAGDALEN CARE HOME SUMMER FETE Will be held on Saturday 29th July 2 - 4 pm We are looking for donations towards our raffle/tombola and refreshments stall if you would like to donate please ring on 01473 829411 Contact: Tracey Alexander, Activites Co-ordinator

There is a well established Health Care Plan With a range of discounts and monthly payments. It is administered in house to provide close involvement with clients and their pets throughout their lifetime. State of the art equipment A wide range of in house expertise including:Orthopaedics • Soft tissue surgery • Ultrasound Laser therapy • Digital X-ray • Acupuncture Dentistry Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation We have excellent relationships with a well established network of local and regional Specialists.

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Chelsworth Open Gardens Day 50th Anniversary Sunday, 25th June 2017 11am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm Chelsworth is a picturesque village situated in the beautiful Brett Valley in Suffolk, just a few miles from Lavenham and is regarded as one the prettiest villages in the country. This will be the 50th year that residents in the village have opened their wonderful private gardens to the public on the last Sunday in June. This year's event will include, cakes, teas and savoury refreshments, live music, plant and produce stalls, food, craft and other commercial stands. Proceeds from the event will be divided between All Saints Church, Chelsworth, and the gardening charity Thrive www.thrive.org.uk Cost: ÂŁ6.00 per adult, children free. Entry tickets: From the car park attendants. E: opengardens@chelsworth.org.uk or Edwina Brash 07752 688173 www.chelsworthopengardens.org.uk

More Clarkes Events in Hadleigh Now its June and as I write this the preparations for the Yard Sale are all complete but the Sale is on the 28th May so I hope the weather was OK and that everybody had a good sale who took part.The next yard sale date is the 24th September so sign up NOW. As with most events you need to set a deadline for taking part. I had so many people ask me after the deadline to take part so act NOW. I'm pleased to say on the 23rd July I have a Family Fun Day planned on Coxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park. This is a wrist band event when you buy a ÂŁ5 wrist band and then have unlimited use of the inflatables on the day. I have even made sure adults are catered for too with mega slides and a gladiator duel as well. Tots have not been forgotten as an under 3 area will be there for only ÂŁ3 per wrist band. The field will be filled with inflatables for all ages and also I'm looking for local stalls too, if you would like a stall for ÂŁ5 get in touch with me to book (see poster) another disco is on the cards too and also another event in August so busy busy busy. Check out the website for up to date info on all events and the Facebook page. Trev Clarke, Manager of clarkes events www.clarkesevents.uk. Tel 07787 158085

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To whet your appetite for the coming Festival of Gardening and Art, Hadleigh Craft club has spent happy times using its skills and creativity to make flower panels for the railings in front of the High Street car park. We've knitted, stitched, crocheted , woven, painted, cut and glued and been suprised by what we've made. We hope you enjoy!

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Celebrating Suffolk Day Wednesday 21st June 2017 Suffolk Day is an opportunity to celebrate Suffolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, art and culture, cutting edge technology, stunning coastline, wildlife, food and drink, businesses, sport, university â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the list goes on and on. The aim of the event is to demonstrate our pride in Suffolk. Special Events have been set up to celebrate the communities in which we work. Why not join us to celebrate what is great about Suffolk! Hadleigh Pool & Leisure, Stonehouse Road, Hadleigh, IP7 5BH Coffee Morning & Afternoon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:30am -12:30pm & 2:00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00pm Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Station Road, Sudbury, CO10 2SU Coffee Morning -10:00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:00 noon Join us for a Coffee/Tea and a scrummy selection of cakes

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Summer is coming at ZOR Boutique As summer is finally arriving we have a wide range of light cotton and linen clothing available, with new orders arriving daily. NEW! We have just started to stock linen trousers which are a must for your summer wardrobe. With an elasticated waistband these are a very comfortable but stylish option for this season. We are currently stocking sizes M, L, XL, & XXL in these linen trousers. One of our customer’s favourites at this current time is the canvas and suede star bags. These are a fantastic shopper/ tote bag with plenty of room for the essential items we carry around with us. Stars have become very popular in the last few seasons and seem to be continuing throughout the next few years, so these bags are right on trend for this summer. (Available in over 10 different colours). Proving ever popular at the moment seems to be the scarves. Scarves are a great way to accessorise an outfit and bring a pop of colour to your look. We sell many different scarves in over 35 different patterns and colours. These range from £5- £7.50 with patterns including flamingos, stars, animals and flowers so hopefully we should have something to suit everyone. Open evening – we are holding an open evening on Tuesday 13th June (6pm9pm) to show case the new summer stock. We will be offering discounts on the night as well as complimentary prosecco, orange juice and nibbles. This will be a great opportunity for those with a busy schedule to relax, and browse through the new ranges of clothing handbags and accessories. The craft shop will also be open on the evening. We look forward to seeing you. ZOR Boutique, Kersey Mill, IP7 6DP 07969 525859 www.zoronline.com

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As the saying goes,"Nothing in life is free", well we aim to prove that wrong as from Friday 16th of June in Hadleigh Market Place. We will be offering the very latest personal panic alarms FREE to those of 65 years and above who are in receipt of benefit and to those disabled of all ages and registered with one of the aid charities. The alarms are compact and will fit on keys or clothing and are designed to scare off an attacker and summon help. It will also be possible for those who do not meet this required condition to purchase an alarm at a much reduced price subject to availability. Come along and hear for yourself how to raise the alarm when in a difficult situation. We have initially 24 alarms available on a first come basis and can readily obtain more should the demand require, just leave your contact details at the stall. Grand 88 Xmas Draw - In answer to those who have enquired the winner of the flight from Elmsett Airfield has yet to arrange a date with the owner of the aircraft. Now that the days are longer and more settled we hope to hear when and include a flight photo in the following edition of H.C.N. In our April report we acknowleged the support from the three Council's who have in various ways given us support. Our thank's are now also due to The Thrift Shop and the Dr. Franey Charitable Trust and other friends for their input. Assistance provided recently has been to help with an urgent utility account and a further distribution of donated coal. Have a good summer and contact us if you know of anyone who needs assistance within our remit and we will do all we can to resolve their problem. We hope you visit us in the Market Place, Friday June 16th. Fred Breyer, Chairman 01473 829127 Peter Gower, Treasurer 01473 827005

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Christmas Party Nights at the Town Hall

The White Hart, 46 Bridge Street, Hadleigh IP7 6DB

Christmas Party Nights at Hadleigh Town Hall Friday the 15th and Saturday 16th December

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Whether you are celebrating Christmas with friends or saying thank you to your staff for another years hard work, what better place to do it than in the grand surroundings of the medieval Hadleigh Town Hall. With its high ceilings and fully stocked bar it is the perfect place to celebrate with friends and colleagues. On Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th of December 2017 we are hosting what will be the party of the year. you will be greeted with canapés and a glass of something sparkling to get the party started and then we will serve a sumptuous festive three courses to prepare you for the dancing and revelry to come. Just £35 per person. A glass of Bucks Fizz on arrival along with Canapés Trio of Starter Roast Beetroot and Goats Cheese Salad, Smooth Chicken Liver and Cognac Parfait, Hot Garlic Prawns served with Homemade Bread and oil to dip. Main Traditional Roast Turkey with Chipolata and bacon, Bread sauce, Gravy and sage and onion stuffing Grilled duet of salmon and sole with lime beurre blanc Braised Home Reared Lamb with Crab apple and red wine sauce Mushroom Filo parcels with Sundried Tomato and Gorgonzola and rocket salad All served with roast potatoes and a selection of vegetables. Trio of dessert Traditional Christmas pudding with Brandy sauce

£35 per person

Tangy Tarte au Citron

Bookings also being taken at the White Hart for Weddings, Christenings, Birthday Parties and Celebrations

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Hadleigh and District Garden Club Monday May 8th 2017 For our May meeting we welcomed Rob Tibbs who gave a timely presentation on patio planting. It was good to see so many attend the first indoor session of our 2017/2018 programme and we all came away with new ideas for planting schemes. Rob is an engaging speaker and we will be seeing him again later in the year. Monday June 12th 2017 From patio planting to...forest gardening! We certainly enjoy a wide variety of subjects at the garden club, and whilst I suspect the number of us having forests to test our horticultural skills is few, we look forward to learning what Jonathan Barker has to say on the subject at our next meeting. All are welcome to attend - the meeting will be held at Hadleigh Town Hall and starts at 7.30pm. The cost is £3 for non members and £1 for members, to include refreshments. The competition for June is one rose bloom. We hope to see you there. Andy Leeder, Chairman

East Anglian Garden Group On April 27th a stalwart group of members set out on a cold wet day for the first of the summer garden visits. In the morning, we arrived at The Dip on the Hill, at Ousden, Newmarket, and were given a warm welcome by Dr and Mrs. Geoffrey Ingham, who created this wonderful architectural, largely evergreen, garden. Situated on a south facing hill, meandering pathways led us through cloud- pruned hedges, sculptural trees, shrubs and groundcover. Pines and a grove of Philyrea latifolia, palms and a large bamboo, were underplanted with ferns, and lily of the valley were just beginning to flower. Dr. Ingham explained how he shaped and pruned large overgrown shrubs to form the sculptural shapes he needed. A fascinating visit to a highly original garden. In the afternoon, we were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Robinson, who have created a stunning garden at Ousden House. Despite the wind and rain, they guided us round the herbaceous borders, rose garden, summerhouse lawn and borders, ornamental woodland and lake, (beside which stood a wonderful sculpture of a mare and foal). A spectacular long double crinklecrankle yew hedge leads from the clock tower, and a moat garden with gentle fountains was densely planted with moisture loving plants. There were so many rambling paths leading us through avenues of flowering cherry, and scented flowering shrubs, that it was an absolute joy to explore it all, even in the rain! To warm us all up, we were treated to a wonderful tea, with sandwiches and home-made cakes. I will certainly be going back to visit again, when it is opened for the NGS on June 11th, hopefully in better weather. The next outing to Spencers, at Great Yeldham, is on the 4th June, followed by the Summer Social at Stoke Priory, Stoke by Nayland on June 27th. Full details of these events will be found on the website. Non-members are welcome to join us for the outings, and membership is still available at a very reasonable annual subscription, so do contact our secretary, Matthew Long on 01449 741551. eastangliangardengroup.onesuffolk.net

Thank you from Waterfield Care Home On Sunday May 7th 2017 we held our May Fete, we had a very good turn out and raised over £300. We would like to thank all the buisneses around Hadleigh that donated a prize. Massive thank you to Adnams, The Jolly Meat Company, Finezza Pizza, Morrisons, Hadleigh Pool and Leisure, Maggies, Spirit Fitness, Leah Clapman Photography, everyone else and all the families and friends. From all the residets and staff at Waterfield House

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Down to Earth ...with Dave When any group of gardeners meet at the moment the main topic of conversation is rain, or more likely, the total lack of any meaningful amounts in this area. It's amazing that the gardens are looking so good. I have gathered together a few ideas to try and help. Fit water butts complete with diverter kits fo save any rainwater that we do get, a bit late now but worth doing for the future. Any roof will do, be it house, shed, garage or greenhouse just as long as they have gutters and downpipes. Raise the butts off the ground to make access easier for a watering can. Water butts should be cleaned out annually to prevent the spread of disease. Now might be a good time as, like mine, they are probably empty. Use collected water on established plants and not on seedlings, tap water only on seeds and seedlings. Domestic wastewater or grey water can also be used in the garden. This can be from the kitchen, the washing machine or the bath. Household soaps and detergents are harmless to plants, but avoid bleaches, disinfectants, dishwasher salts and strong cleaning products as they can harm plants and possibly damage soil structure. Use on vegetable crops is also best avoided, and don't store the water for too long as it can start to smell. Water in the early morning or in the evening to prevent evaporation by the hot sun. Also direct the water at the base of the plant, not on the leaves. A generous mulch on the beds will help to contain any moisture that is present in the ground. Anything will do, homemade compost, spent mushroom compost, bark chippings or the recycled soil improver recently available from the council for free. Put it on good and thick, this will also help to keep down the weeds. Why give them precious water? Pots can be a problem when it is dry as they are entirely dependant upon you for their water. The bigger the pot, the easier it is to keep watered, small pots dry out much quicker. Put saucers under all the pots, terracotta pots can be lined with old compost bags to prevent evaporation. Group pots together to create a little humid micro climate, add a mulch of something like gravel or slate chippings, it looks good and it helps to minimise evaporation. Lawns can be vast users of water but only if you insist on having perfectly green grass, relax and let the lawn go a bit brown. It will not die and will soon green up again when we do get some rain, let the grass grow a bit longer and create its own shade. It is perhaps not the best time to sow a new lawn or to lay turf, if you do then it will need a lot of watering, perhaps best left to the autumn. It's not all bad as the slugs and snails don't like the dry weather and are leaving my hostas alone. Don't forget to leave out water for the birds to drink and bathe in. That's all for this time, Dave

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Issue 40 (June-July 2017), price ÂŁ3 Linking documentary evidence and signs on the ground has uncovered lost aspects of the The Hadleigh Historian townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, for example: the Issue 40 June â&#x20AC;&#x201C; July 2017 Price ÂŁ3 medieval deer park at Pond Hall, extent of the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medieval plan and butchersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shamble next to the Guildhall. Now the mystery of Hadleigh Hamlet (not to be confused with Hadleigh Heath) is investigated starting in AngloSaxon times. Sixty years ago, digs at Town House (Fruit) Farm discovered a Roman Bathhouse. It is thought that other buildings on the sire were timber-framed and therefore have not survived but the bathhouse foundations, with its heating system and tiled floors, were discovered in the 1950s by a properly organised archaeological excavation carried out by boys and their teachers from Wolverstone Hall School. The series â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Street names of Hadleighâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; has reached the letters M to Q. Some streets record the position of former buildings such as the windmill on Mill Hill and the watermill in Mill Lane, while others commemorate the fallen of two world wars like Oxford Drive. A certain amount of re-cycling of old names has occurred; for example, Magdalen Road comes from the former names of the upper part of George Street. While Maiden Way, a modern pedestrian link between High Street and Magdalen Road, has taken the name of an old medieval route that is now an unnamed footpath accessing Ramsey Road from Lady Lane. Many tales are told about smugglers in Hadleigh and details of the exploits of John Harvey appear in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been living at Pond Hall?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only criminal; to call Pond Hall home as in the 15th Century, a turbulent tenant by the name of John Belsham got away with several felonies. Other features include an outbreak of plague of 1637, a house called Bedlam in Angel Street and an event involving a fox that occurred in 1765 at a farmhouse near Hadleigh. Also, look out for The Hadleigh Historian Special Edition No. 5 (2017) price ÂŁ5, produced in connection with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hadleigh Festival of Gardening and Art 2017â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, which is celebrating things horticultural and artistic in honour of Sir Cedric Morris. For forty years, he made his home at Benton End but the story of fabrics, farming, philanthropy, picture frames and flowers introduces other owners and occupiers of the house from the last 500 years. These include an MP who signed the kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death warrant; the man after whom the butterfly bust was named; a millionaire philanthropist; and an Olympic medallist. Available at Avis the Newsagent and idler Bookshop in Hadleigh High Street and at Hollow Trees Farm Shop in Semer

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Rotary Review CLUB MATTERS: three members of the new team of officers for Rotary year 2017/18 starting July 1st attended the annual District Assembly recently to hear plans for the forthcoming year. It took the form of a workshop where all district officers set out and discussed their aspirations for the next 12 months. They highlighted their priorities leaving Clubs to decide which to support. A small Club such as Hadleigh can only undertake a few activities and these will be revealed at the Club's own Assembly at the end of June. MEMBERSHIP: the hunt goes on for new members and the Club continues to grow. A further applicant should be inducted by the end of May bringing numbers to 12 - a great improvement on 8 at this time last year- and the aim is to increase to at least 15 by this time next year. Why don't you become one of these? If you have just a few hours a month spare (probably no more than 8) please consider whether you would like to use these to meet new people, help your local community and learn about Rotary. It may involve as little as attending one lunch a month and helping with or attending the occasional fundraising or social event. Why not come along to a meeting to find out more - you have nothing to lose and maybe much to gain!! Contact David Tel 01473 827226 or check out Rotary Club of Hadleigh website. PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION: Rotary is supporting the Hadleigh Festival of Gardens and Art by organising a competition for 11 to 16 year olds. More details are given elsewhere in this magazine.

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Somme, Messines and Gaza In this article we remember: Frederick Stanley Branch - 9 June 1917 By Jun 1917 the earlier offensives on the Somme and around Arras had quietened but the armies still faced one another and the Western Front remained a very dangerous place to be. The village of Tincourt near the river Somme was a rear-area location. But it was here on 6 Jun that Private Frederick Stanley Branch from Hadleigh was seriously wounded in the head by a shell. He died 3 days later. Fred Branch was born in 1894 and lived for most of his live in Angel Street and after leaving school he was employed as a baker’s delivery man. He enlisted before the war into the 4th Hussars, a cavalry unit. He was sent to the Western Front in May 1915 and in Sep that year his unit were held in reserve during the battle of Loos awaiting a breakthrough in the German line which the cavalry would then exploit. Fred was wounded in his right arm on 22 Jan 1916 whilst in trenches at Hulluch with a dismounted company and was evacuated home to recover. He was then sent to Ireland to join the 10th Cavalry Reserve and while in Ireland his unit were deployed onto the streets of Dublin to deal with Easter Rising Rebellion in April 1916. In a letter to his old headmaster, Fred said he was one of the escorts of the captured rebel leader, Countess Constance Markievicz. In October he returned to the 4th Hussars, now on the Somme battlefield and in April 1917 was involved at the Battle of Arras. At some point he was transferred to the 3rd Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) Squadron and was with them when he was fatally wounded. Frederick Branch has a marked grave at Tincourt New British Cemetery and is remembered on the Hadleigh War Memorial. In June 1917 a new major offensive began on the Ypres Salient with the objective of capturing the Messines Ridge. This was a strategically important 10 miles strip of high ground to the south of Ypres. The artillery bombardment began in May with an increase in intensity just before zero hour at 3.10am on the 7 Jun. At zero hour nineteen mines with nearly one million pounds of explosive were detonated. The impact was massive and the seven day

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operation that followed was considered a success although much of the High Command’s over ambitious, if impossible, objectives had not been met. The nine infantry divisions involved were drawn from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the north of England and so consequently very few men with Hadleigh connections were involved. However, Private Bertie Gowers of the Yorkshire Regiment who had married Hadleigh girl Phyllis Buckledee in 1915 was there. Bertie survived the opening days of the offensive, but was killed in action in Jul 1917. Also Private William Edward Beer who was born in Ipswich and whose parents had moved to 4 The Green, Hadleigh, was there. William was with the York and Lancaster Regiment and was wounded in the left arm when Hill 60 was blown on the 7 Jul. He later died of wounds during the third battle of Ypres in Oct 1917. The stories of these men will be told in later articles. Many Hadleigh men, probably about forty, where in the 1/5th Suffolks with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, during 1917. Having protected the Suez Canal in 1916, their objective now was to remove the Turks and Ottoman Expire from Palestine. For most of the year they were held up around the city of Gaza. The first battle in March had failed and the second battle commenced on 17 Apr 1917 and after 3 days, also failed with 6,444 British casualties. The 1/5th Suffolks were in reserve for much of the battle but still lost four men killed. One of these was Private Frederick Goody from Hadleigh. He was born in 1897 and was one of a very large family with seventeen living siblings in 1911. He enlisted in 1914 with the territorials; but being only eighteen, he was not sent to Gallipoli and arrived in Egypt sometime in 1916. Writing to his mother after his death, his lieutenant said: “Fred was killed in an attack on some Turkish redoubts near Gaza and was only a few feet off when the shell caught him. I am pleased to say that I was able during the night to find his body and thus make sure of his burial. He was perfectly willing and a good soldier, and my platoon and myself join in your sad bereavement”. To this day Frederick Goody has a marked grave at the Gaza War Cemetery and is remembered on the Hadleigh War Memorial. (His brother Jesse was killed on the Ypres Salient in March 1915). Around Gaza during May and Jun 1917 there were artillery shells and a few bombs dropped from aircraft to avoid and it was difficult to dig trenches in the sandy terrain, but in general life was slightly more relaxed than on the Western Front. The intensely hot weather gave its problems with plagues of flies and with the Khamsin where the dry dust hung like a fog in the air. The Suffolks did have what was effectively a week’s holiday by the Mediterranean Sea starting on 6 Jun at a place the British had named “Regent’s Park”. Typical of the letters home was one from Private Frederick William Ward which was reported in the newspaper saying he was ’in a cheery mood and sends a specimen of the flowers in Palestine and remarks on the engagements that the Suffolks have taken part in.’ Fred Ward lived at number 1 Gallows Hill and had enlisted with the 5th Suffolks in September 1914 and had served in Gallipoli. In August 1916 he was transferred to the 163rd Machine Gun Corps still with the same 54th (East Anglian) Division and was in Palestine around Gaza and close to the 1/5th Suffolks in 1917. (Researched by Mark Brennan, Nigel Crisp, Jeff Ward. http://www.hadleighww1.com)

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Wed 13 June - Bill Chisnall in the Royal Field Artillery in Palestine writes:“I am well and quite safe and have nothing to grumble about. It’s getting very hot out here now but we have the luck of a good breeze off the Mediterranean Sea which is far better than the desert we were on last year. Little did I think when my old school master taught me Scripture lessons on Palestine that I should ever roam there”. Wed 27 June - The lads who have recently come home from the Western Front have given graphic account of the big battles which have been fought there. An engineer’s description of the tunnelling under Vimy Ridge was particularly interesting. The ascendancy of our artillery and Flying Corps was remarked on by all.

Armchair Players For our May meeting we read An Experiment With An Air Pump by Shelagh Stephenson. This was an interesting play set in 1799 and 1999. Our next meeting is on Monday 12th June 7.30pm at The United Reformed Church meeting room. Please note change of venue.

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We wish everyone a warm welcome back to school after the Easter Holidays! Our Christian Values This half term, our Christian Value is ‘friendship’. We have already enjoyed worships from members of the church community. Helen Matter and Philip Mann have taught us the value of friendship through listening to Bible stories. We have thought about and discussed what makes a good friend and have tried to put this into practice around the school. Achievement Assembly. At the end of the Spring Term, the children showed off their recent successes during our Achievement Assembly. Some of the prizes given out were for children showing Christian Values, good learning behaviour and sportsmanship. Children who have worked hard to earn their bronze and silver awards through their dedication and hard work this term were also presented with their certificates. We have some very talented children at St. Mary’s! Thank you Tea Party We are very lucky to have such supportive and caring volunteers at St. Mary’s who help us with everything from reading to learning the violin. To show our appreciation, we held a Frenchthemed Thank you Tea Party! Each year group played a part, from writing the invitations to making the delicious food. Year 6 entertained everyone by holding a French fashion show and year 4 sang some French songs! It was a fantastic afternoon with a wonderful atmosphere. Thank you again to all our volunteers for the difference you make to our school. Easter Service Thank you to everyone who attended our Easter Service at St. Mary’s church. This was a lovely way to end the Spring Term. The children sang beautifully as always and we enjoyed listening to a talk by Canon John Parr which reminded us about the true meaning of Easter. Farm and County Fair trip At the beginning of the Summer term, year 3 and 4 visited Trinity Park in Ipswich. During the day we learnt about where our food comes from and how it grows. We also had the opportunity to sample food from local farms which was delicious (some of us went back for more!) We watched a sheep being sheared and learnt how to train dogs to fetch and retrieve. Thank you to all the parents who helped us during the day. We received some very positive comments about the children’s behaviour from the organisers, which makes us very proud.

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Bildeston Primary School Learning and Growing Together Suffolk Farm Fair On Thursday 20 April, children from Years 3 and 4 went to the School Farm Fair at the Suffolk Showground in Ipswich. The day allowed the children to experience many different aspects of farming, food production and the countryside with demonstrations and interactive â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hands onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; exhibits. It also enabled pupils to understand the relationship between the crops grown in the fields to the end products found in the shops. Our coach was partially funded by Suffolk Agricultural Association and we would like to thank them for helping us. Where the River Runs The children were able to enjoy an exciting piece of dance theatre created by Full House called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where the River Runsâ&#x20AC;?, a show set in an unknown place deep in the wilderness which was an energetic yet simple story of a brave adventurer on an environmental mission. Children from our collaborated school, Whatfield Primary, were able to share this event with our children. Enrichment Design and Technology Event Four of our children were selected to attend a Design and Technology Enrichment Session hosted by Kersey Primary School on Tuesday 28 March. Children from across our pyramid of schools attended. Able Maths Event Two of our children were fortunate enough to enjoy an able maths session held at Chilton Primary School. They had a rewarding day working with one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading maths tutors, Julia Smith. Julia has been running maths workshops privately and in schools for many years and our children gained a great deal from working with her throughout the day. Royal Hospital School XC Run Selected Year 5 and 6 pupils went to the Royal Hospital School to compete in a cross country event on Wednesday 29 March. Children from across the county took part and our children did exceptionally well with William in Year 6 coming 6th in his category and Joshua in Year 6 coming in 14th position. All of the pupils deserve a special mention though as the course was long! British Cycling Mountain Bike Sessions We have been very fortunate to secure British Cycling UK to run some â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go Rideâ&#x20AC;? sessions at school with our Year 5 children. Go-Ride is British Cycling's development programme for young people. The programme provides a fun and safe way to introduce young riders to the world of cycle sport and provides a platform to improve bike handling skills Wattisham Airfield Hare Class children were invited to the Visitors Day at Wattisham Airfield on Wednesday 3 May 2017. The children had an opportunity to look at an Apache helicopter and other military aircraft. They were also able to walk round and view the exhibits in the military museum, including the small arms display. SATs Breakfasts Due to the success last year of our SATs breakfast club, we offered the same club for our current Year 6 pupils. During the week of their tests they were able to come into school to enjoy some breakfast with their friends. This also gave them the opportunity to get into school on time and to settle ready for their day. Netball Tournament On Monday 15 May a team of our Years 5 and 6 pupils played in a Netball Tournament against the schools in the Hadleigh Pyramid. Several schools took part with fair play and sportsmanship being the theme running through the tournament. We were so proud of our team as they came fourth overall. Bildeston Primary School Newberry Road, Bildeston, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7ES Telephone: 01449 740269. www.bildeston.suffolk.sch.uk

Magdalen House Day Centre We will have a Tombola Stall at the front of the Day Centre on Wednesday 28th June from 10.30 until 12.00 noon, fundraising for our customers outings and treats. Please come along and support us.

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Vicar Of Dibley comes to Hadleigh For those of you who loved The Vicar of Dibley TV show we can promise you a treat in July as Geraldine Grainger arrives in Hadleigh. The HADS cast are working hard to bring you a stage version of the TV programme which honours the original show. All your favourite characters are featured; pompous David Horton, foppish son Hugo, dipsy but loveable Alice, perdantic Frank Pickle, coarse farmer Owen, Dibley's own Nigella in the form of Mrs Cropley and chocolate loving Geraldine herself, whose arrival in the village causes quite a stir. Please see the poster for ticket details. We look forward to seeing you there for what promises to be a fun and entertaining evening.

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You can’t fail to notice the large number of colourful bunting decorating the High Street plus the creative Art in the Open on the railings opposite The Idler bookshop. This is all thanks to a small band of volunteers who have worked tirelessly since October 2016 and the Hadleigh Craft Group respectively. Our sincere thanks to all who contributed to these wonderful displays of over 4,500 flowery pieces and for the imaginative handcrafted blooms in many materials near the High Street car park. The camaraderie has been wonderful at both the Sunday workshops and the Craft Group sessions. Our thanks, too, to Tracey Loynds for the use of the Leisure Centre and to all those who donated material. Last but not least our grateful thanks to the Hadleigh Fire Service, their ladders and stamina when hanging the bunting. These have all helped create a lively ‘fun’ atmosphere in the town in preparation for the Hadleigh Festival and Art programme of events. Thank you everyone. Jane Haylock, Jane Snowdon, Jan Devey, Festival Organising Team

Dear Sir, Babergh are in the process of completing a so-called, “call for sites”, in order to satisfy central government plans for more house-building. I have a number of concerns about this, particularly over the use of the term “sustainable development” within their building proposals. To begin with, there is nothing sustainable about the rate of housing growth that is currently being proposed, with little consideration for the infrastructure, transport, educational resources and medical facilities of this rural town built at the convergence of minor roads. Central government pressure on local authorities for a big increase in house building is aimed at providing an over-supply of houses in order to force prices down and not just to satisfy local demand. With this in mind it would be tragic for Hadleigh to be marred by the same kind of excessive development that led to recent housing slumps in parts of Ireland and Spain.

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One of the sites being considered for mass development by Babergh is the agricultural land behind Castle Road in Hadleigh. This would be inappropriate for so many reasons: Ŏ The farmland behind Castle Road is primarily Grade 2, and is therefore not recommended to build on according to national planning policy. Ŏ The ancient public footpath the crosses this land was used by Monks travelling from Hadleigh’s 12th century Saxon Monastery to Kersey and vice versa. It is steeped in valuable history and heritage and reveals stunning views between Kersey and Hadleigh. Once this is lost, it is gone forever. Ŏ Paragraph 64 of the National Planning Policy Framework states that permission should be refused for development that fails to take the opportunities available for improving the character and quality of an area and the way it functions. Ŏ Being on the side of a hill, any development here would tower over and dominate existing properties. Ŏ The proposed development here would not comply with planning policies CS1, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS7, CS11, CS21 and CS22. Now, I don’t deny that we need more house building for the younger people in the town – because we do – but it is a matter of scale, quality and of true sustainability. With other plans already agreed (e.g. Aldham Mill Road), and others being considered (off the A1071 at the top of Lady Lane) Hadleigh already has ample supply of housing land to meet the requirements of a sustainable local plan. Nick Webber

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HADLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL Report of the Meeting of the Council held on the 20th April 2017 Present: Councillors: Angland, Cook, Free, Haylock, Matthews, Monks, Shearly-Sanders, Whiting, Wiltshire, Wilson, and Young. In attendance: Babergh District Councillor Campbell. In the absence of the Chair, Councillor Free, Deputy Town Mayor, took the Chair. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies were received from Councillors Sheldrick, Byrne, Haines and Fraser. These apologies were accepted. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest. MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on the 16th March 2017 were taken as read, and were confirmed and signed. MATTERS ARISING Policing – Councillor Wilson advised that he had heard from the Police Sergeant regarding crimes against the person. It would appear that the increase was mainly domestic related incidents and the chance of being assaulted in the street has not increased. TOWN MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR NOMINATIONS Councillor Cook nominated Councillor Free for Mayor. Councillor Free nominated Councillor Wilson for Deputy Mayor. These nominations will be submitted formally at the Annual Town Council Meeting on the 18th May 2017 together with any other nominations received. POLICING The Clerk reported that Sergeant Miah will only be able to attend future meetings on request. The Clerk advised that Sergeant Miah had updated her on a recent incident outside the Eight Bells Public House. REPORTS OF THE COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLORS District Councillor Dr. Dawson had provided a written report and tendered her apologies. District Councillor Grandon had tendered her apologies. District Councillor Campbell provided a verbal report. She answered questions on the proposed reduction in Councillors and how would this affect representation in Hadleigh. As Councillor Campbell reported that she now sits on the Planning Committee concerns were raised over the recent approval given under Officer Delegated Decision on the planning application for Bridge Street which went against all other authorities’ recommendations. The Clerk was asked to write to Philip Isbell and Steven Stroud of Babergh District Council to ascertain why there has been a total disrespect of recommendations made by consultees. MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk reported that Babergh District Council would be making the first CIL payment to Hadleigh Town Council of £1,152.94 by the 28th April 2017. This money must be spent within three years on the infrastructure of the town. The Clerk was asked to ascertain which developments this money had been paid on and a record be kept to monitor future payments. STANDING ORDER NO. 40 Councillor Matthews asked the Clerk to write to Suffolk County Council Highways Department asking that the SLOW markings on Friars Road be re-painted or 30mph signs be put in place as there has been another cat killed on this road by speeding vehicles. ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT It was RESOLVED that accounts amounting to £17,120.11 including HMRC, Utilities, SCC Pension Fund and staff salaries be approved for payment. PLANNING COMMITTEE The Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 13th April 2017 were noted. FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – PART 1 The Report of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 6th April 2017 was received and accepted including the recommendation to make a grant of £250 to the Ansell Community Centre. ENVIRONMENT & GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE The Report of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 6th April 2017 was received and accepted. HADLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL Full Council Meetings Date of Next Meetings at 7.30pm Thursday 15th June 2017. Thursday 20th July 2017 Planning Committees Date of Next Meetings at 7.30pm Thursday 8th June 2017. Thursday 6th July 2017

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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING The Clerk reported that around 25 people attended this year’s Annual Town Meeting along with Councillors and a Babergh District Councillor. The Mayor presented Mrs Tracey Loynds with the Town Mayor’s Award. Written reports had been received from 4 local organisations. There were no matters raised at the meeting requiring the particular attention of the Council. REPRESENTATIVES Councillor Wilson reported that he had attended a couple of meetings about organising a Christmas event with the Chamber of Commerce and Steering Group. Hadleigh Town Council has already agreed that a tree will be in the Market Place. It is hoped that a lantern parade along the High Street to the tree could be arranged. A project manager has been appointed to move this forward. HADLEIGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Councillor Wilson had requested that Hadleigh Town Council consider membership of the newly formed Chamber of Commerce. It was agreed that Hadleigh Town Council would join the Chamber of Commerce and pay the £50.00 membership fee. Councillor Wilson would represent the Town Council and Councillor Shearly-Sanders would substitute if required. COUNCILLOR SURGERIES Councillor Wilson had requested this matter be discussed and asked Councillors how they felt about holding surgeries. This had been raised in 2015 but not been resolved. There were a number of ideas put forward. Councillor Cook proposed that in principle Councillors supported Councillors Wilson’s suggestion to hold surgeries and would come back with concrete information of where and when these surgeries will be held for discussion at the next meeting. This was unanimously agreed. NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN Councillor Angland reported on an email received from a resident who had become a member of the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group in which a request was made for Hadleigh Town Council to write to Babergh District Council expressing disappointment in the delay in the production of the Local Plan. It was felt this document would help with the production of the Neighbourhood Plan. The resident had already written to James Cartlidge and the District Council. There were other concerns raised in the e.mail about areas in the town. It was felt that although the delay in producing the Local Plan was disappointing Babergh District Council had confirmed that the draft should be available in July 2017 with the final document being published in 2018. Councillor Wilson proposed that Hadleigh Town Council did not write a letter to Babergh District Council. Voting was: 6 For; 3 Against; 1 Abstention The Clerk reported an error in the Suffolk Association for Local Councils Magazine – The Local Councillor. The website address given on the advert for the MAGIC company is incorrect. The correct address is www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk. There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.31pm Mrs Carol A. Bailey BA(Hons) – Town Clerk Report of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 13th April 2017 Present: Councillors: Angland (Chair), Cook, Haines, Matthews, Sheldrick, Whiting, Wilson, Wiltshire and Young APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence had been received from Councillors: Byrne, Fraser; Haylock, Monks, Shearly-Sanders and Free. These apologies were accepted. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Sheldrick declared a nonpecuniary interest in planning application: B/17/00098/ADV - Unit 17, Lady Lane Industrial Estate - Application for Advertisement Consent as the applicant is his employer. Councillors Cook declared a non-pecuniary interest in planning application: B/17/00109/FUL – 81 High Street as she is a near neighbour. MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 2nd March 2017 were confirmed as a correct record and signed. MATTERS ARISING There were no matters arising. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The Committee considered the applications for Planning Consent, details of which are listed below and upon which the following decisions were reached:B/16/01701/FUL Greenways, 7 Bridge Street, Erection of 2no. dwellings (following demolition of existing bungalow) Amendment(s) to application – revised drawings no: 3717-10B, 3713-11D, 3717-12D, 3713-Plot2 3D and 3713 Plot 2 3D received by the local planning authority 24th March 2017. Refusal was recommended (Voting was unanimous). Reasons for refusal remain the same as those given on 5th January 2017. The design and the materials to be used are unacceptable. B/17/00109/FUL 81 High Street, Change of use of ground floor rear part of building from land use Class A1 to 1no. flat (Class C3); increase in height of existing flat roof; and fenestration alterations. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/17/00402/FHA 6 Raven Way, Erection of single-storey rear extension. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/17/00423/FHA 39 Glanville Road, Erection of front infil extension. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/17/00144/FUL Sydney Brown Court, Tayler Road, Erection of two-storey rear

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extension to existing sheltered housing unit to facilitate conversion of existing warden’s quarters into 2no. additional sheltered accommodation flats. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/17/00244/FUL Land to the rear of 91 High Street, Conversion of outbuilding to 2 bedroom dwelling including erection of single-storey lean-to extension. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/17/00245/LBC Land to the rear of 91 High Street, Application for Listed Building Consent – Conversion of outbuilding to 2 bedroom dwelling including erection of single-storey lean-to extension. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/17/00408/FUL Cross Farm House, Station Road, Erection of two storey split level dwelling, with integral garage, parking/turning area. Refusal was recommended (Voting was unanimous). Reasons for refusal remain the same as those given for planning application B/16/00523 on the 2nd June 2016. Councillor Cook requested the Clerk to write to the Chief Executive Officer of Babergh District Council advising that there is a letter of objection on their webpage which shows the objectors name and address. This is unacceptable under data protection. B/17/00482/LBC 115 Angel Street, Application for Listed Building Consent – replacement of 4no. front windows from UPVC to white flat vent aluminium. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/17/000496/FHA 3 Dunton Grove, Erection of two-storey side extension (following demolition of existing conservatory). Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/17/00426/FUL 44 High Street, Alterations to form 1 No. second floor flat, Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous). Subject to the Fire Officers Report B/17/00427/LBC 44 High Street, Application for Listed Building Consent – Alterations to form 1No second floor flat, Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) Subject to the Fire Officers Report B/17/00387/FUL The White Hart, Bridge Street, Erection of a garden shed. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/17/00485/ADV Units 6, 33, 44 & 46 Lady Lane Industrial Estate, Application for advertisement Consent – Construction of 3 no. illuminated Challis signs to Units 33, 44 & 46 and 1 no. Primo sign to Unit 6. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous). B/17/00893/FHA 1 Bridge Street, Erection of willow weaved fence and gate to rear garden. Replacement of existing wrought iron driveway entrance gate with wooden five bar entrance gate. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/17/00098/ADV Unit 17, Lady Lane Industrial Estate, Application for Advertisement Consent – Erection of illuminated PVC and aluminium fascia sign. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/17/00912/OUT Home Farm, The Green, Outline – Erection of 15 dwellings with associated access works. Refusal was recommended (Voting was unanimous). The reasons for refusal are: 1) Concerns over increased traffic and access to the site 2) Flood water – due to the number of streams in this area 3) No pavements exist on The Green Additional Application: B/17/00927/TCA 11 Mill Cottage, Bridge Street, Felling of 1No. Silver Birch tree and 1 No. Cherry Tree. This application was noted To note Officer Delegated Decision made on Thursday 30th March 2017 by the Town Clerk and three Councillors: B/17/00374/FHA Cobbolds Farm, Ipswich Road, Conversion of loft into additional living accommodation and raising pitch of roof. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The Committee noted the Schedule of Decisions of the Local Planning Authority. NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN The Chair reported that regretfully Councillor Cook has had to step down from the Working Group due to other commitments. The Chair thanked her for the work she had carried out on the Plan. A new member of the group is a resident of Hadleigh. The Group are working on various modules and a pilot scheme for a character assessment using Castle Road as an example. A character assessment involves looking and observing to give a picture of the character of the area. A group of residents have offered to assist. ANY OTHER RELEVANT BUSINESS Councillor Haines asked if any more information had been received on the Place Farm Close issue. To date nothing more has been heard. Mrs Carol A. Bailey BA(Hons) – Town Clerk

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Hadleigh Town Mayor On Thursday 18th May, 2017 Councillor Yvonne Free was voted in to the position of Hadleigh Town Mayor for the ensuing year. She will be supported by Councillor William Wilson who was voted into the post of Deputy Town Mayor. Her chosen charities are Asthma UK and Fresh Start. Councillor Free became a Town Councillor on the 19th May 2011. Since joining the Council she has been Vice-Chair of the Environment & General Purposes Committee, Chair of the Finance & Personnel Committee and Deputy Mayor for Councillor Trevor Sheldick’s term of office as Mayor. She is actively involved with the Hadleigh Dementia Alliance, the Elderly People’s Welfare Committee and serves as a Community First Responder. If you would like the Mayor to attend any events please contact her Secretary Mrs Elaine Root on 01473 823884 or by e.mail – staff@hadleightowncouncil.co.uk to make arrangements.

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Layham Playing Field 100 Club The winners in the April draw were: £25 Ticket No 31 McNelly £15 Ticket No 38 Alderson

Letter www.layham.org from Layham The Annual Parish Meeting This meeting, called by the Chairman of the Parish Council each April, is a chance for parishioners to take part in a review of everything that has happened in the village over the previous 12 months. Turnout was small this year, but those who attended heard reports from Gordon Jones our County Councillor, John Ward our District Councillor and each of the Parish Councillors on their various responsibilities. There were then reports from the PCC, the Village Hall, the Playing Field, the Friends of St. Andrews, the Social Club and the Community Lunch team. The Chairman made special mention of the people who have pitched in and helped with various jobs during the year – keeping the wheels of the village well oiled. In addition to those mentioned in reports who have run the Village Hall, the Playing Field and the Parish Church and have taken part in the Spring Clean, are Emergency Plan volunteers and run the Community Lunches, the following should be named: • Jonathan Woods has managed our website; • Neil Luxton maintains our war memorial; • Bob Barbieux has restored our third notice board; • Colin Brown has fitted the mounting board for the third defibrillator; • Teddy Goldby regularly litter picks on the main road; • Viv Boyter has, once again, planted the small traffic island in Lower Layham; • Pam Walker, Richard Cromwell, Nigel Thorpe, Jane and John Cryer and Lester Bennett deliver the Lower Layham HCNs; • Steve O’Leary provided the oak frame for the Upper Layham village sign near Windy Ridge. Refreshments were served and people took the opportunity to chat together for half-an-hour. A full account of the meeting will be placed on the village website. St Andrew's - your parish church Services on Sundays in June 4th 9.15am Morning Worship 11th 9.15am Sung Eucharist 18th 9.30am Cafe Church 25th 9.15am Sung Eucharist Coffee, cake and chat Please come along on Monday 5th and 19th June, 11am - 12.30 pm. All welcome St Andrew's PCC AGM At the annual meeting of the church on 26th April, Sonia Groom and Sallie Jervois were re-elected as Churchwardens.

Lime Hawk Moth Ellen Williams of Lower Layham spotted this beautiful moth in her garden one day in April. It must have been not long hatched as this large Lime Hawk Moth is usually ‘on the wing’ from May to June. It is not uncommon in gardens and woodland in England and Wales, but flies only on warm nights. During the day they rest to avoid catching the attention of predators. RIBA Suffolk Craftsmanship Awards - The Marquis This time each year, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) makes awards for the best building projects in several different categories in Suffolk. The Marquis features as ‘Commended’ in the ‘Alteration/Extension’ category. The architects were KLH Architects and the contractor Roland Cheesman Property Ltd. The judge’s comments are: “Turning a 16th Century inn, that had been closed for eight years, into a modern restaurant with accommodation was never going to be an easy task for the architect. It proved an even more complex challenge for the builder. The array of small rooms has morphed into a welcoming restaurant, with a complement of new bedrooms. The new extension is both in keeping and almost invisible with the historic fabric remaining virtually unchanged. A welcome addition to fine dining in South Suffolk.” From the Layham Archive This clear photograph of Kiln Cottage on Upper Street is, as its name suggests, at the entrance to the site of a clay pit and kiln. The gentleman with the cart is Arthur Girling who was the occupier of the cottage at the time. If ‘putting flesh on the bones’ of these basic facts appeals to you then consider becoming a member of the Layham Local History Group. How long did the kiln operate? How many different owners were there? When did the operation close? How many of the cottages between Kiln House and Kiln Cottage were part of the operation? What did Arthur do for a living? Where would you find answers to these questions? If you like the idea of such detective work then contact Michael Woods (Chairman Layham Local History Group) on 01473 823798.

Music for a Spring Evening

There was a great turn-out and the church was packed for a concert by the Hadleigh Community Choir. We were treated to a mixed programme of instrumental, solo, small group and full choir performances – with a most convivial break during which refreshments were served. A big thank you to all choir members for the most entertaining evening, resulting in over £600 being raised for the church. A special thank you to those who bought tickets and supported the event.

Summer Community Lunch 26 July 2017 at 12.00 noon, Queen’s Head, Lower Layham £6 for two courses and coffee. The menu is entirely locally sourced – this time home-made vegetarian quiche with new potatoes and salad followed by Eton Mess with locally made merangues and strawberries. The landlord of the Queen’s Head allows the use of his premises, at no charge, for a volunteer group to prepare and serve the meals. Tel. Sue Curran 823151 to book 48

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Layham Tuesday Club’s visit to the Museum of East Anglian Life by David Pratt Dave called at ten, as prearranged, Engines old and engines new, I wasn’t ready, (nothing’s changed), And other trades, were quite a few. Grabbed my coat, lest it be cold Eventually returning for some food, One worries as one’s getting old! The menu seemed to be quite good, At the church our group was waiting, After lunch and coffee, downed, Happily anticipating, We’re off again on another round, Bob told Dave to take the lead, A buggy trip to ascertain, ‘It’s not a race, no need to speed’, The hurdle-maker at his game, Meeting at the rendezvous, Unfortunately he was at his lunch, Stood as a group, not in a queue, Unconcerned about our bunch, We didn’t need to put on ‘airs’, Of visitors who wished to see, All being ‘young’ concessionaires! The way he treats the hazel tree! Deciding on a drink at first, Our driver quickly filled the gap, To have a chat and quench our thirst, As an experienced charcoal chap, Two electric cars stood by, Explaining how he made the fuel, For those who didn’t want to try, And why it was an important tool, Struggling over hill and dale For metalworkers o’er the years (No excuse for them to wail)! Manufacturing their wares! Alton Mill up at the top, Abbots Hall our final stop, The chosen spot for us to stop, Each room displaying such a lot, Nearby, we could also view, We would have liked just to remain, The Great Moulton Chapel too! But we can always come again! We then were transported to see, Grundisburgh’s very old, ‘Smithy’. Our group:- OJ & Bob, Jean & Across the path to ‘Boby’s’ barn, Noel, Daphne, Doreen, Jacky, Artefacts here, tell many a yarn, Pauline, Teddy, David S, David P.

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Layham Playgroup CIO We have been very busy since we returned from our Easter holiday. We have lots of visitors into playgroup; including having a sharing morning with our friends from St Andrews, learning how to cook Thai food for snack and having a baby visit us for a morning. We have even found time to plant some new plants in our garden. We are now enrolling for September 2017 – July 2018. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact us on 07999 866419 or email us at admin@layhamplaygroup.co.uk

Our Toddler group takes place every Wednesday morning, during term time, 9.30 – 11.00 am and is open to all children aged 0 – 5 years.

Kersey Summer Fayre and Great Ball Run Saturday 1st July, 12-4pm at Kersey Playingﬁeld - The Glebe Please join us for a fun family day out, with a host of attractions, including; Banham Zoo animal enclosure, Bouncy castle, Fairground games, Fire truck, Tug of war, Tombola, Dance display, Craft stalls, BBQ, Bar, Ice cream stall and MORE!! The Great Ball Run will take place at 2:30pm - don't miss it!!

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The horse racing evening was a great success I hear, and made a whopping ÂŁ2,000 for the Centre. Apparently people were crying with laughter at the antics of the jockeys on Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonderful racing steeds. I have just heard about another racing steed at The Museum of Horse Racing in Newmarket, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cousin of mine, another simulator, but set to go much faster than me. If you see it yourself, think of me, and what great technology fits inside my insides to make me work for our riders. I am very proud to be part of this innovative scene! We had six riders for the Own A Pony Day. They came in all shapes and sizes but of course the herd can cope with that. From Parys to Cindy (and the Shetlands) everyone was matched to a suitable Owner. They made up the beds in the stables, filled hay nets and buckets, had snacks, fetched in their ponies, groomed them and settled down for a picnic lunch and to do a quiz. Then came the fun riding part consisting of a 2.5k hack and a game of musical sacks in the arena. Rugs went on, the horses were returned to their fields and tea rounded off the afternoon. I think our â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; did a great job and learnt a lot about horse care during the day. Someone who has learnt even more about horses and horse care is Rebecca Jackaman seen here receiving her Grade 4 certificate from Sue Diggins. That smile says it all; she has had to work very hard to achieve this result and we are all very proud of her. Just to change from horses to DOGS now, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the second Shelley Fun Dog Show on July 8th! Starting at 10.00 you can register for any one of 9 classes; bring the family to enjoy a great day out with BBQ, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games, a Dog Agility course, cakes, raffle and the usual fabulous, happy Shelley atmosphere. Website: www.rda-east.org.uk/shelley.html Telephone: 01473 824172

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French’s Care Haven And Care Farm For those readers who follow French’s news, I would like to talk about cats this month. Some folk have a love for cats and some do not, I personally cannot understand those who do not like cats, as a cat and animal lover they all have their personalities and all start life like any animal, innocents, pure innocents. The most comment I hear from cat haters is they kill birds, now I love birds in my garden and have feeders out throughout the year and in the past have had many rescued cats and still do have a cat called Annabel (in the picture). She just like my other cats in the past have never brought a bird home or gone off hunting birds, mice yes, but no interest in birds. I have heard some country people say cats are just vermin, what a statement to make! Those who share my love are people young and old, a lot of elderly people spend many hours a day giving and being given affection from their lap cats. My sister is sadly very ill and needs a double transplant, she has a cat that chooses to stay by her side, he nuzzles her face, gently taps her cheek or shoulder with his paw and he worries and fusses about her, when she has bad days. They are inseparable and it touches me, my sister’s friends and our family to watch the bond they have. This is not what some people see cats as, they think they are all aloof, do their own thing, don’t give a dam, only want feeding and their only interested is killing, how far from the truth they are. If you are like that with animals or people (well, not the killing I hope!) you will get back what you give out in return, not much! When you spend time with a cat and get to know how they really think and the love they can offer you, it can be so rewarding. Just like most animals and people come to that, all they want is love, affection and security. If you are lonely and do not have the health to walk a dog, but need some animal affection, please do consider homing a cat, there are so many out there just looking to be loved and cared for and I am sure most will return that love 10 fold if you give them the chance. French’s has been invited to Beaumont school open day on the 30th June, we are hoping to take one of our ponies to the school for the afternoon, you are welcome to come say hello. Every day our rescue centre struggles financially to keep our animals fed and our doors open to vulnerable people, if you could spare anything from £10 a month as a sponsor to one of our dear animals, or would like to offer some of your time in help/advice or become a hands on helper, please do give me a call. I am also looking for a confident rider to hack out on one or two of our horses, both horses are nice to ride, and are ready to come back into a program of work, after the winter off. Non-horse owners that live in and around Hadleigh, will probably not know that we horse owners have little to no tracks, fields, or safe areas to ride in this town and if there is a track miles away, we have to ride on the road to get to that off road riding. No horse rider likes riding on the roads, because of the ever increasing risk to horse and rider being hit by a car, that passes too fast, or close to their horse. I am pleading with vehicle drivers please, please, pass horses wide and slow, for the sake of avoiding a fatal incident with a horse or rider, put your foot on your brake for a few seconds, slow down and pass wide. Thank you. If you have some spare time to get involved and possibly learn new fund raising skills that you maybe never knew you had, or show us what you know to work, then get in touch with me, let’s meet and I will introduce you to our animals and the young people who have had confidence problems that we help, we would love to see you see you. Jann VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS AND FUND RAISERS NEEDED Please contact: Jann Turner 01473 833944 / 07747 755556 Email: jann.turner@hotmail.co.uk

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FESTIVAL MATTERS HADLEIGH FESTIVAL OF GARDENING AND ART 2017 After the official launch at the Hadleigh Show, the bunting is up and the ‘Art in the Open’ is on the High Street Car Park railings for all to enjoy.

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JUNE EVENTS ‘Lost and Found’ (now to 30th June) Competition hunt for gardeners’ and artists’ items hidden in the High Street shops. Forms from Ipswich Building Society 94, High Street, Hadleigh. Rotary Young Persons’ Photo Competition (now to 31st August) Theme - ‘Nature Like Art’ Details from President Ian Burne 01473 822625 burne607@btinternet.com

Film ‘Dare to be Wild’ (Fri 9th June 19.30) Based on a true story of the youngest winner of the Chelsea Flower Show. Ansell Centre £3.50 on the night.

Hadleigh Open Gardens (Sat 10th June 11.00 - 17.00) An opportunity to visit some of the town’s most beautiful gardens incl URC’S Entry by programme £5 from St Mary’s The Idler Bookshop & participating gardens incl URC’s

‘In An English Country Garden’ (Sat 10th June 19.30) An entertaining miscellany of music and song by the Community Choir. United Reform Church. Tickets £5 from Avis Newsagents EARLY TICKET SALES ‘Walking with Trees’ Hadleigh Guided Walk (29th July-14.30) Tickets £4 from Jane Snowdon 01473 824 957. Meet Hadleigh Bus Station

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Half-way through the year already and the Summer months are pretty baron astronomically because technically it doesn't get totally dark and the sky is bathed in twilight until the Sun begins to rise again. The night sky will not have complete darkness until July 27th and onward . For those interested, the nights begin 'pulling in' on June 29th. But with limited darkness, we can still do some work and our targets this month are as follows. The Moon Full 9th June; Last Quarter 17th June; New 24th June. The Sun Summer Solstice is on June 21st at 05.24. Sunrise on this day is at 04.35, and Sunset is at 21.20. The Planets Venus is a morning object that is located very low down in twilight. A good photo opportunity occurs on the 20th when Venus will be a little above a Waning crescent Moon. Jupiter Is the large yellow object dominating the southern sky in the evening and shining at magnitude -2.1, it cannot be missed and is within the Zodiacal constellation of Virgo. Saturn This month sees Saturn reach opposition on the 15th, that is to say, that the Earth is directly between the Sun and Saturn. It is shining at magnitude 0.0 and again, cannot be mistaken. On the night of the 10th, the planet will be visible below the Waning gibbous Moon. The Summer Triangle Dominating the Summer sky is a familiar group of three constellations that are collectively known as the 'Summer Triangle', a phrase that was coined many years ago by the late Sir Patrick Moore on one of his Sky At Night tv shows. From the map here, you can see how it got its name and if you go outside on any Summer evening you will spot it directly overhead . The three principle stars are very bright and sweeping the area with a pair of even modest binoculars will reveal star-rich fields that are the Milky Way. Deneb is the leading star of Cygnus. A massive star at some 203 times the radius of our Sun, (which itself is 695,500 km) and some 196,000 times brighter. The surface temperature is in the order of 8,000 degrees Celsius (our Sun is 6,000 degrees C), and it lies some 802 light years from us, meaning that the light entering your retinas today began its journey from its host in the year 1215, the year of the Magna Carta. This star has a mass of some 19 times that of our Sun, and because of this, its ultimate fate will be to go supernova in the distant future. Altair is much closer to us than Deneb at just 17 light years away. The surface temperature is in the order of 7,700 degrees Celsius and it has a mass of 1.79 Sun's and a diameter of 1.63 Sun's. It is the only star other than our Sun which has had its surface clearly seen and visually it appears 'squashed', or an oblate spheroid as we call it. This is due to the star's rapid rotation which causes it to bulge at the equator. And finally, Vega. A stunning blue-coloured star, Vega is again a close neighbour to our Sun, lying at just 25 light years away. It is roughly 2 times the size of the Sun, and twice the radius. The surface temperature is around 10,000 degrees C. Vega was once our pole star back in the year 12,000 B.C, and will again be so in the distant year of 13,727 A.D. This star is also young by cosmic standards at just half a billion years old, but because it is burning through its fuel reserves at a vast rate, the star will die young too when it reaches 1 billion years old, our Sun by comparison is middle-aged right now at 4.5 billion years old. Its other distinction is that it was the first star (other than the Sun) imaged by photograph in 1850. So although the nights are short there are plenty of things to be looking at, so until next month, clear skies! Neil Norman. FRAS. If you have any questions please contact me at, neilnorman03@gmail.com.

Synergy opening under new name Ansell Memory Cafe Would like to thank friends for their lovely prizes for our raffle held on 27th April. We raised ÂŁ272.00 and you will support us in the future to keep the funds going. You will be welcome to come and see us at the Ansell Centre every Thursday 11.00 to 3.00 pm. 52

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Milden Events Milden has enjoyed two great social events in the past month on April 22nd the Fun Quiz hosted by Andrea and Laure raised ÂŁ405 for Milden Pavilion, with some amusing games during the evening! At the beginning of May The Milden Singers provided their best concert to date, according to the audience, raising ÂŁ1026 with ÂŁ320 donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care from the Raffle. Their next concerts will be on 17th and 18th November. Milden Pavilion offered Milden Residents the opportunity to attend an accredited Emergency First Course by SRE First Aid Training. Due to the demand plans are underway to host another evening course along with one specifically for the younger members of the community funded by Milden Pavilion. Plans are underway for the everpopular Milden Ball with the date in November to be confirmed very soon. ADVANCE NOTICE SATURDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 2017

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Hadleigh North District Councillors Contacting Tina Campbell and Dr. Siân Dawson We have taken the strategic view, following consultation with residents, to simply make ourselves available for surgery advice and to meet with residents at any time in the British Legion rather than a monthly surgery. This is to meet the demand for readily available advice weekday evenings and during the day, allowing more availability and flexibility for our residents’ Tina Campbell Sian Dawson convenience. Residents can contact us directly for advice, appointments or support on Babergh matters at any time. Please contact: Christina Campbell: christina.campbell@babergh.gov.uk or Tel: 07554 085177 Sian Dawson: sian.dawson@babergh.gov.uk or Tel: 07931 703157

ST MARY’S HADLEIGH www.stmaryshadleigh.co.uk 01473 527499 The Hadleigh Deanery Office at St Mary’s is open from 10am-12noon, Tuesday-Friday

Trees to Timber at Orchard Barn Following our successful planning application, work has begun on the Suffolk Long House. Already 27 new students have had a hand in working on the green oak timber frame. They have been learning how to lay out the massive timbers, mark them up and (after several checks), and finally cut mortise and tenons. The oak they are learning and working on has come from Raydon Great Woods where Orchard Barn Volunteers help the woodsman each month with the restoration of the ancient woods. Further collaboration and learning took place when Volunteers from Greenways Conservation Project (Ipswich) brought their mobile sawmill to the woods and converted two windblown oaks into timber for two bays of the old house. OBee CIC is organising a FREE Tree to Timber event 10-4 on Saturday 29th July. It is funded by Suffolk Community Foundation. There will be talks, demonstrations, tours and hands-on taster sessions. Sorry, no mobile saw mill, but lots of traditional hand tools and techniques using locally sourced green wood! Put this date in your diary and come along and see what we do. Please walk, cycle or share a lift. We are just south-west of Battisford (left at the bottom of Mill Road). Information about the Tree to Timber event is on our web site www.orchardbarn.org.uk/treetotimber

Beaumont Community Primary School ERVICES FOR JUNE: Sunday 4 June - Pentecost 10.45am Sung Eucharist 6pm Informal Worship Sunday 11 June – Trinity Sunday 10.45am Informal Communion Thursday 15 June – Corpus Christi 7.30pm High Mass Sunday 18 June 10.45am Morning Worship with Baptism 12.15pm Shortened Eucharist Sunday 25 June 10.45am Sung Eucharist

EVERY SUNDAY 8am Said Eucharist (BCP) EVERY TUESDAY 11am Mattins (or Communion on 1st Tuesday) at the Row Chapel, George Street 1.30-2.45pm Tadpoles, for babies, toddlers and their carers (term time only) 6pm-8pm Porch Project (for teenagers) EVERY WEDNESDAY 8.30am Morning Prayer and Communion followed by breakfast EVERY FRIDAY 9.30am-12noon Café Church, including short all-age service at 10.15am 7pm-9.30pm Porch Project (for teenagers) MORNING PRAYER IS SAID DAILY, MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 8.30AM OTHER EVENTS FOR JUNE: • Craft and Produce Market - Friday 2 June • Watoto Choir Concert – Saturday 3 June 7pm • Friends of St Mary’s Hidden Gardens – Saturday 10 June, 11am-5pm • Hadleigh Orchestra Concert – Sunday 11 June 6.30pm • FROGS – for all primary school aged children – Wednesday 14 June 6-7.15pm • ‘Family Friendly Church’ Discussion – Sunday 25 June 4pm • Life Expo opens – Tuesday 27 June

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Our Mummy & Me Toddler Group is now officially up and running. The group meets once a fortnight, on a Thursday, 9.30am – 11am. The dates this term are: 4th May, 18th May, 22nd June, 6th July and 20th July. We are aware that there are a lot of local families, both military and civilian, who have young children but there are not a lot of groups for them to attend within the community. We hope that you will join us for a cup of tea and a chance to strengthen our family community.

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Kersey Mill Newsletter With the warmer weather upon us visitor numbers have risen. There have been private group tours along with the many people taking advantage of the sunny days and leisurely touring the Mill & taking a look around the beautiful gardens which are now leafy and green. The annual Drive it Day was a great success. Beautiful classic and vintage cars descended upon us in their droves on a lovely day. We had record numbers of visitors from near and far who enjoyed seeing the fine cars and enjoying the various attractions, touring the Mill & art gallery, sampling delicious cakes & enjoying the home made produce on the BBQ & The Copper Kettle. Much needed funds were raised from the raffle and cake stall, proceeds being split between the Friends of Kersey Mill Restoration Fund and the Alzheimer’s Society. Our annual competition for “Best in Show” was nominated by a non-car person, this really means “what car would they like to take home?” Amy Day from The Flower Shop was nominated as judge; she faced a very difficult task, after much deliberation she chose a beautiful red Porsche owned by Richard Wilding who can be seen receiving a bouquet presented by Amy. A very big thank you to all those that attended the event, helped with fund raising, donated and to all the marshals that gave up precious time, you all contributed significantly in making the day a huge success. The following Sunday we were delighted to host the start of the CVCVC Cento Miglia in the morning and to also welcome The Classic Car Club of Bury St Edmunds that afternoon. It was recently National Mills Open Weekend, it was nice to see a good number of people some visiting us for the first time and others returning whilst visiting a number of mills. The roof repairs over the wheel-house have been completed and the scaffold removed. The wildlife around the mill has woken and with the warmer weather. The House Martins ,Swallows and Swifts have all returned from the winter in the South, the Kestrels are sitting on 5 eggs, (these are being monitored via our cameras and can be seen through video link in The Suffolk Craft Shop). this is the 5th year running that they have used this site. We are expecting the chicks will appear late May/ early June. We also now have two pairs of swans are nesting too. So it will be exciting to see new life beginning here at the Mill soon.

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DARE TO BE WILD (PG) Friday 9th June at 7.30 pm £3.50 on the door Meet Mary Reynolds, who became the youngest recipient of a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show for the year 2002. Mary is an Irish garden designer who specialises in bringing back nature to both urban and private gardens. Please note the United Reformed Church (next to the Ansell Centre) will also be open from 6.45 pm for viewing displays on the themes of gardening and art by some of the groups who use the ansell centre and other URC rooms.

A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Friday 23rd June at 7.30 pm £3.50 on the door In 1947, Seretse Khama, the King of Botswana, met Ruth Williams, a London office worker. They were a perfect match, yet their proposed marriage was challenged not only by their families but by the governments of their respective countries too. A moving, true story. Refreshments will be on sale as usual - coffee, tea, fruit juice and choc ices during a suitable interval – and on 9th June there will be a further opportunity to see the displays in the church. You will find “Hollywood in Hadleigh” in the Ansell Centre and entrance to both films is £3.50 on the door.

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Thanks to much hard work and research by Alan Wignall the Nedging and Naughton Football Club held their long awaited 50th year and 48th years reunion sides of winning the Lavenham Cup in 1967 and the Brent Eleigh Cup in 1969. This was held in the Nedging Village Hall on Saturday April 8th with photographs, newspaper cuttings, match reports and much memorabilia and many many memories of all those that played in 1967 and 1969. Catering was more than special and was enjoyed by all who attended thanks to Cheryl Chaplin Catering who many will know always does exceptionally well. Alan Wignall was eventually able to contact all the players who played in both the finals and was also able to borrow the splendid trophies on the day, thanks to the Lavenham British Legion and especially Paul Garrod. All the players and their wives were all coming up to the last minute when sadly three of the team were unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. Most of the players did still remain fairly local, but a special mention to Dennis Wright and his wife who came up from South Wales to attend making a total of 28 on the day. It was indeed good to all meet up once again and talk and laugh about memories and times of 50 years ago. To be fair all the players may have looked older and also greyer in the hair and maybe a little heavier, but after 50 years what would you expect. However all still remarkably well and in good health and none had died, thankfully, so all in all an enjoyable and worthwhile effort. Alan Wignall

Hadleigh Table Tennis Club After twelve successive seasons in Division One Hadleigh “A” appear likely to be relegated into Division Two. This has been mainly due to the Team’s top scorer, Mike Emmerson, suffering a foot injury which prevented him from playing in the last six matches. Only seven sets are separating teams from 6th to 10th position but Hadleigh look likely to occupy this last position with just one team below them. Two teams will be relegated. It is hoped to keep the same squad of five players for the 2017/18 season who should be experienced enough to win promotion back to Division One. Top scorer Mike Emmerson won 75% of games played followed closely by Rex Manning on 73%. Steve Holland had 66% with further supporting roles from Team Secretary, Peter Wright, and Andrea Alleyne. Hadleigh “Owls” playing in Division Three completed their season finishing in 6th spot exactly midway in the table. Experienced player, Alan Middleton, was only able to play in a few matches due to an ongoing leg injury but still won 65% of his games. Top scorer, Krystoff Kopec, had an excellent season on 70% and Team Secretary, Rupert Pyett finished on 50%. Tony Hilton playing in only his second full season improved immensely on his average for the previous year. The Club which plays its “home matches” at Holton St Mary Village Hall is always on the look-out for additional players. If you are interested in trying your hand at League play please contact the General Secretary, Ken Rodwell, either on 01473 823895, or by E-Mail, rodwell@rosamar.co.uk

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The Orchard Players Summer Show 2017 “Time After Time” Our summer production this year “Time After Time”, is being directed by Bex Nicholls with Maria King as Musical Director. A tale of love set over the course of the 1970’s and 1980’s. A simple story told with classic, well-loved hits, it will have audiences dancing and singing along! Show dates are 6th 7th and 8th July 2017, 7.30pm. Capel Village Hall. Ticketline 07933 292175

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News from Kersey School Squirrels This half term, Squirrel Class have started to learn about Transport. The children spent time designing and creating their own transport from junk modelling. Examples included hot air balloons, army tanks, rockets and a cable car. We recently enjoyed a fantastic trip to Wattisham air base where the children particularly enjoyed looking at the different types of vehicles and trying on uniform. We were even lucky enough to see one of their helicopters take off from the air base. We have lots to look forward this half term including the police coming in to visit and teach us about road safety, a class trip to Ipswich Transport Museum and our class assembly. Hedgehogs Hedgehogs class have had a busy few weeks learning about different types of transport and how they have changed over the years. We enjoyed visiting Wattisham airfield and seeing the helicopters. Next week we are visiting Ipswich transport museum and going on a train ride. We are very excited! In PE we have been developing our hockey skills. We have been practising dribbling the ball, dribbling through cones and passing the ball. We have also been learning a Bollywood dance. Badgers In Badgers class we have been developing our ICT skills by coding our own stories based on the legend of Baba Yaga. We have also been coding machinery as well as creating the front of our board games on Paint and Word. We have been focusing on the topic of Russia this half term and have been busy making our own scrap books at home. In our Art lesson we have used images of Russian gymnasts to create a piece of art where it looks like the athlete is flying through the air. We are also really excited to be starting our Roman topic next term, which includes a trip to Colchester Castle. Owls Owls have been learning about the Shang Dynasty this half term, finding out about some of the great Ancient Chinese emperors and their powerful warriors- we now know how both the rich and the poor people lived and why they chose to settle near the Yellow River. In Science, we have been focusing on light and shadows, and we are currently making our own shadow puppets and writing a script to put on a shadow puppet play. Y6s completed their SATs last week and at the end of the week, we all enjoyed a fun picnic on the Glebe to celebrate; Y5s were very supportive of the Y6s and we all deserved our treat! If you would like to know more about Kersey school or would like to arrange a visit please ring the office on 01473 823397, email: admin@kersey.suffolk.sch.uk or visit our website: www.kersey.suffolk.sch.uk

Were you at Sudbury Girls High School any time in the 1960’s or early 1970’s up to its closure to become the Middle School? If so, you may be interested in our ‘1960’s Plus Grand Reunion’ to be held on Saturday September 23rd from 7.00 p.m. in the Long Melford Village Hall. This is an opportunity to come along and share memories and maybe meet up with old friends not seen in so many years. We’re asking people to book ahead, with a payment of £10, which should cover the cost of the hall and a finger buffet. We’ll be holding a raffle on the night to cover any extra costs. We hope that everyone will bring along items of memorabilia, and that, during the following year we’ll be able to produce a second volume of memories of the school – the first was produced by the Old Students’ Association a couple of years ago. The OSA meets twice a year, and we’re aware that there are a few year groups who have their own reunions from time to time. This is a one off extra special event. If you’re interested then contact Pam Cram (nee Collett): 86 Pontardawe Road, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5PA 01792 845942 or pcram@headweb.co.uk Please pass on the information to anyone you know who could be interested, but remember it’s ‘first come first served’ due to limitation of space in the hall! I can provide the full information and booking form either by post or electronically for you to pass on. Look forward to seeing a full hall and hearing all those memories – good, bad, amusing or poignant

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May 5th was a historic day for Hadleigh Cricket Club, when we were handed the keys to our newly extended and refurbished pavilion (pictures above). The following day it welcomed players, officials and spectators for the first time. I think everyone would agree the new changing room block is very impressive, with spacious changing rooms, modern toilets, automatic hand dryers (not grubby towels!!), a disabled toilet and a kit store (already full!). Once you have negotiated the maze of new corridors and doors that will take some getting used to, you find yourself in the new extended space of the clubroom, with a brand new kitchen, flooring, newly plastered walls, ceiling and lighting. It is very much early days and there are lots of little jobs to do to make our new pavilion into our new home. There are also a lot more big jobs to do. We need to install the heating and cooling system, fit a new bar, new windows and doors and lay perimeter paving. We believe this will cost a further £25,000, so the fundraising goes on. To help with this work, we would be incredibly grateful for any donations at our Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/hadleighcc-brickheroes. On the field the 1st team have made a decent start to the season with two wins from four games. Both wins were by chasing down scores of 250+, and the loss at Frinton was only from the penultimate ball of the game. Our New Zealander Brock Price followed up a 79 in his first game with 100 against Mistley, and Tom Piddington rescued the team from the depths of 17-4 at Frinton with a magnificent ton. Josh Davey has been in excellent form with three successive 50s. It has not been a good start for the 2nd XI who are struggling for numbers at present. With so many players unavailable we have taken heavy defeats in every match so far. It is hoped this situation will improve once players return from injury and university but it is hard going at present for the few regulars we do have. The Sunday side have won their first three matches, with several highlights, one being an astonishing one handed catch on the boundary by captain Pete Tampion. But Arran Tampion must really take the plaudits with an innings of 99 not out at Lakenheath!

Warm up for Wimbledon at Hadleigh Tennis Club The new tennis season at Hadleigh Tennis Club started in April. With Wimbledon just around the corner now is the time to renew your enthusiasm for tennis. The club has 3 floodlit all weather courts at Layham Road next to the rugby club and welcomes new members. If you are looking for somewhere to play or wish to reignite your tennis enthusiasm after a break, why not come along and give us a try. There is no charge for your first few sessions. During British Summer Time there are three informal club play sessions per week: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.00pm and Sundays from 9.30am to 12.00 pm. There will also be a number of “tournaments”, social events through out the year and of course league tennis for the more competitive. Through the Summer Mary-Claire Tweedy will run her Junior Coaching sessions. Marie Claire is an LTA qualified coach and is enthusiastic about helping youngsters in the Hadleigh area to develop their tennis skills. For more information call Mary-Claire on 07946 746126 or email mctweedy@hotmail.com If you have any general queries or would like details of membership please email hadleightennis@gmail.com, or call or text (preferred) Bryan Walls on 07714 484842

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Dixon Darts Finals Night The Annual Darts Finals and Presentation of Trophies was held at the Royal British Legion on Monday 24th April. A decent crowd were treated to some great darts which included three maximum 180’s and some high class finishing. Tom King took the Mens Singles Title with a 2-0 win over Dumpy Rush, while Debbie Butcher (hitting a 180) won the Ladies with a hard fought game against Wendy Townsend. Veteran pair of Colin Hynard and Derek Cole won the Doubles Title from team mates Ivan Clements and the legendary Dave Holman, Ladies Doubles went to Wendy Townsend and Bev Mays who beat K.Vardy and D. Atkinson in the final, Bev taking the match with a brilliant bull finish. The Triples final between Colin Hynard/Derek Cole/Russell Hynard versus Kevin Leathers/Ted Harvey/Simon Farthing was an absolute classic with all players scoring highly, credit to Russell for holding his nerve to take out double 12 with his final dart whilst Kevin was poised on double top. The Knock Out Cup went to Cock Vets with a narrow 3-2 win over the George A, wins from Colin Hynard and Ivan Clements sandwiched Cliff Steels win for the vets giving the George A a 2-1 advantage going in to the last two games but some great darts from Kevin Leathers to defeat Colin Talbot and a close fought win for Ted Harvey over Derek Cole saw the vets home. All The Results-: League Winner: Cock Vets League R/U: George A Wooden Spoon: Eight Bells KO Cup Winner: Cock Vets KO Cup R/U: George A Men Singles Winner: Tom King (Cockney Rebels) Mens Singles R/U: Dumpy Rush (Cockney Rebels) Mens Doubles Winner: Colin Hynard/Derek Cole (George A) Mens Doubles R/U: Ivan Clements/Dave Holman(George A) Ladies Singles Winner: Debbie Butcher (Legion) Ladies Singles R/U: Wendy Townsend (Cockney Rebels) Ladies Doubles Winner: B. Mays/W.Townsend (Cockney Rebels) Ladies Doubles R/U: K. Vardy/D. Atkinson (Eight Bells) Triples Winner: C. Hynard/D. Cole/R. Hynard (George A) Triples R/U: K. Leathers/K. Harvey/S. Farthing (Cock Vets) Captains Cup: Matt Daniels (George B) Landlords Cup: James Rose (British Legion) Most Wins (Season): Kevin Leathers 26 (Cock Vets) High Check Out: Neville Lay 156 (Hintlesham S.C) Most 180’: Kevin Leathers 9 (Cock Vets) High Score On The Night: Tom King (180 After Play Off) Final League Table: Team Played Won Lost For Against Points Cock Vets 20 19 1 171 49 171 George A 20 18 2 167 53 167 Cockney Rebels 20 17 3 164 56 164 Eight Bells Jets 20 12 7 128 92 128 George B 20 13 13 117 103 117 Legion Arrows 20 7 13 108 112 112 Brewers Arms 20 7 13 90 130 90 The Cock 20 7 13 89 131 89 Hintlesham S.C 20 5 15 76 144 76 Legion Loungers 20 5 15 74 146 74 Eight Bells 20 0 20 26 194 26 Thank you to the British Legion for holding the event and to Tori and Paul from The George for a great spread of food. Thanks also to the DDL committee for their work throughout the season with special thanks to Melvin Tilbury for his work behind the scenes and on the night. Thanks also goes to all landlords/landladies for there continued support, and finally to all you people who turn up every week win or loose to play the darts. Colin Hynard

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Alice slices her own women’s record at Newton Green Alice Barlow has sliced her previous women’s course record at Newton Green Golf Club. Playing to retain the Earl Howe Trophy, the 18-year-old carded a three under par 68. This was two better than her previous course record. The round put her into the last 16 for the knock-out stage of the most difficult competition to win at Newton. Off her handicap of one, Barlow recorded a net 67, one better than 19handicapper Lizzie Johnson, and two ahead of Margaret Hills, net 69. Barlow, aged 18, is in her final year at Thomas Gainsborough School, Great Cornard, and is spending the summer playing in leading women’s amateur events, including a recent appearance in the Welsh Open, when a nine in her opening round left her down the field. To date, her best finish has been fifth. Her run of success last year means she is a qualifier for the England Women’s Amateur Open in July.

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