Sudbury & Long Melford Community News, August 2023

New Ground Naming Rights Partner

Long Melford FC are delighted to announce our new ground naming rights partner.

For the first time in our club’s history players, fans and opponents will utter a new name when visiting Long Melford as we can officially announce a 3-year partnership with Skyline Networks as Stoneylands becomes…

The Skyline Networks Stadium

This historic partnership is another step along the path to success as we continue to build as a club both on and off the pitch and working with a partner like Skyline Networks shows our commitment to legacy, continuity and our local community.

Liam Poore, Operations Director at Skyline is a former LMFC player and he had this to say about the partnership: Being a Melford lad and a former player I have great pleasure in being able and in a position to support them. The club has some serious ambitions for the future with some great coaches, players and background members that makes this club feel more like a large local community family run team.

I am happy to be on board for the plans the club has and look forward to what the future holds.

And from our chairman, Geoff Thomas: We are delighted to link up with such a respected local company as Skyline Networks and naming the Long Melford football stadium. The Skyline Networks Stadium.

It also pleasing to have Liam Poore, a former Melford playing coming onboard. It will also be good to have Liam’s business knowledge and experience as we move forward with both our football plans and our plans for working in the community.

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All our Health Care Assistants are vetted with a DBS police check and fully trained before they are able to carry out homecare duties.

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News from The Christopher Centre

Welcome from Linda and Kathy, Centre Coordinators

Well, we obviously spoke to soon about the weather, July has let us down badly with many grey days!! Let’s hope it picks up for the school holidays and the many summer fetes and fun days arranged in the coming weeks.

It has been another busy month here at The Christopher Centre, with new groups taking advantage of our low room hire prices. Why not come along and see if we can provide a space for you and your groups, family functions or a well needed office space away from home!

We currently have a lovely office available to lease on a monthly or quarterly basis. If you would like to have a look at it, please feel free to pop in and we can show you around or look on our website for more information on size etc. The Christopher Centre is a lovely place to base your office with friendly staff, in the heart of town and a car park on site. Who could ask for more?

For those of you who are wondering what we do here, The Christopher Centre is a thriving community hub where many local groups run their classes and activities or family events without the mess in your home. We offer a number of rooms available to hire. We also house a number of offices used by local voluntary and community organisations. Our room hire is available on an hourly basis, from £6 per hour.

We also promote our own community activities particularly for individuals experiencing menopause, loneliness, isolation or mental health issues. We aim to continue bringing a friendly community approach to the people of Sudbury and surrounding areas, please contact us if you would like to visit with a view to hosting your group or event with us. We have five incredible spaces to offer including the Commonlands Room that can comfortably house 30+ people and includes lovely modern kitchen facilities, to the Suffolk Room which is ideal for one-to-one meetings. Contact us via email: info@christophercentre.org.uk, telephone us on 01787 313914 or visit our website www.christophercentre.org.uk and follow the links to book online.

You can find us in Gainsborough Street opposite Gainsborough's House. Why not come along one morning and say hello and have a look around?

Thank you

We would like to thank everyone who took part in our recent Pie & Mash Quiz Night which was a great success. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Stace from Gainsborough Pie & Mash for his very kind contribution to the evening, Painters at The Angel and Gainsborough Coffee Shop for the gift voucher raffle prizes and everyone else who kindly donated a raffle prize.

You can find us at 10, Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, CO10 2EU (Opposite Gainsborough's House) 01787 313914

At time of going to press, our new Website should be live! It’ll be a work in progress, but please visit regularly for more information on the spaces and facilities we have available.

The Mayor writes...

Since becoming your Mayor, I have been kept very busy. This is good news as it means I have been getting out in our communities and beyond promoting our wonderful market town. One of the main concerns for people and businesses in Sudbury is crime and anti-social behaviour. To help me align these concerns I had a meeting with the new Police Inspector Ben Holland. It was an interesting meeting and, although he could not meet all my requests, we did reach some compromises. Feedback notes on this meeting and another one held with Inspector Holland on the 20th June, of which myself, Cllr. Steve Hall and Cllr. Adrian Stour, attended went to Full Council in July.

On the 16th June I attended the Open Day at the West Suffolk College, Cornard Road. Great event with many, very young, people in attendance and they loved and were fascinated with the Mayors Chain of Office. Great to see such enthusiasm from our young people.

On the 18th June I attended a fund raising event in the library to raise funds for the library. It was very hot but a well-attended event and a great opportunity to meet and greet.

On the 21st of June I was privileged to launch the 20th Anniversary of the Kernos Centre. It was a great evening including entertainment by some very talented Thomas Gainsborough School students. The Kernos Centre provide counselling and support for people of all ages who are struggling with mental health problem. Long may you continue.

On the 24th June I made an informal visit to the Rowing Club. As I am their President for the duration of my mayorship, I felt it would be nice to visit them and chat to their members. What a wonderful facility. Thank you for such a lovely welcome and taking time to show me around the facility and have chats with members.

The following day I attended the Sudbury Choral Society’s A Midsummer Medley. A very hot but most enjoyable way to spend a Sunday evening. We are very fortunate in Sudbury to have such an active Choral Society as well as the Orchestral Society. I strongly recommend you go to their concerts.

On the 29th June I attended the Thomas Gainsborough Graduation Ceremony. It was a privilege to see so many young people collect their certificates and to hear of their aspirations for the future. It was very encouraging to see such enthusiasm from the students and dedication from the teaching staff.

In the afternoon of the same day, I attended Mellish House, a home for people with Dementia. The home had been accredited for the outstanding care and approach to people suffering with this dreadful illness. It was an honour to unveil a plaque, together with our MP.

On the 4th July I attended American Day Independence. As always it was very moving to lay a wreath.

Last but not least after a few very busy weeks on the 9th July I attended the Aldeburgh Civic Service. Met some great people and spread the good word about Sudbury.

I will continue to attend as many events as possible both in Sudbury and beyond. I will also endeavour to use my time as your Mayor to help resolve some of the concerns and issues that you all have. I do not have a magic wand but that does not stop me from trying whenever I possibly can. Please keep well and safe.

Jan Osborne Mayor of Sudbury

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You’re not alone: Support available as more people seek cost of living help

Find out what help you are entitled to – that is the message from the district councils and Citizens Advice, as residents and families continue to deal with the high cost of living.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils and Citizens Advice are calling on those feeling the financial squeeze to check what help they can access – particularly if they have not done so before.

The call comes as Sudbury and District Citizens Advice announce that they delivered £5,500 worth of fuel vouchers last financial year. Meanwhile

Mid Suffolk Citizen’s Advice shared that their team saw a huge spike in demand for their help, advising on 65% more issues than in the previous 12 months.

The biggest increases were from people looking for help with consumer goods, such as food, energy, phone and internet bills. This comes at the same time that research by Policy in Practice shows almost £19bn in support goes unclaimed every year, which could change the lives of millions of people nationwide.

Residents can contact their district council or local Citizens Advice to find out what help is available. There may be support that they are unaware of, and offers which help cut spending such as 'social tariffs' from internet and phone companies.

Colleen Sweeney, Chief Officer at Sudbury and District Citizen’s Advice, said: “We are all feeling the pressure of the increase in the cost of living. We want to reduce the stigma some people feel when asking for help, especially when they may not have done so before.

“Citizens Advice is a confidential service. This means any advice we offer you, or anything you ask us, won't be shared with anyone else. Most importantly, even during this busy period, everyone we see is treated with the same dignity and care.”

Sudbury Library

Our main focus will be The Summer Reading Challenge. The theme this year is Ready, Set Read! The Reading Agency has paired up with The Youth Sports Trust and the aim is to keep our youngsters active in mind and body throughout the summer holidays. You can join up (with a library card) at any time.

The Hearing Aid Clinic is held on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next visit will be on 21st August, when you can come along to pick up new batteries but you will need to make an appointment for repairs by ringing 01473 286060.

Why not join one of our social groups? Our Adult Group is on Monday mornings at 10am. So, if you want to join a book club (part of our Toptime offer on the first Monday of each month) or just call in for a natter and a hot drink, please come along. Donations are welcome but there is no obligation. On Wednesdays we have a Shared Reading Group open to all. On Thursdays we have Open Space from 2:15pm, if you are interested in having a friendly chat about wellbeing, you can join our relaxed group where you can meet new people, have a chat, make new friends, or just listen in with word puzzles and colouring if you prefer; there is no pressure to take part!

Please also consider our home library service which is available for anyone who loves to read but cannot get to the library. If you, a relative, or friend would benefit from the service, contact hls@suffolklibraries.co.uk, ring 01473 351249, or let us know at Sudbury library and we will pass the details on to our home library service co-ordinator.

For children: - Wordplay storytelling, songs and rhymes is for our smallest customers on a Thursday morning at 10. 30am.Play sessions follow immediately afterwards till midday. We have Storytime sessions for children on Saturday mornings from 10.30am. Lego club is on Saturday afternoons at 2.30pm. (50p per child). Our monthly Children’s Book Group will meet on Saturday 19th August. The next book will be available. Suffolk Libraries is a charity and the money we raise helps us continue to offer all the activities we do across the county. Please consider joining our Friends group; they offer invaluable support for your library.

Our opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays and for a small fee we offer printing, photocopying, laminating and scanning to e-mail. As a member of Suffolk Libraries, you can use our computers, plus there’s free Wi-Fi and space to use your own devices. We can be found in the usual places: - www.suffolklibraries.co.uk or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Don’t forget, our colleagues at Babergh Customer Access Point are here on Mondays and Thursdays for face-to-face advice; drop in or call 0300 1234000 if you want to book a specific time. Their e-mail address is customer.services@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk

We look forward to seeing you soon, Andrea and everyone at Sudbury Library

James Car tlidge writes

Ken’s SESAW Ne Suffolk & Essex Small Animal We Reg charity no 1124029

Now that’s something you don’t see ever y day Maisie, the spr inger and I were meeting the lovely people at Lush Cosmetics in Ipswich because they were donating profits from their Char ity Pot cream to SESAW Suddenly we saw a human striding through the precinct with a tall contraption strapping to his back Apparently it was the Google Ear th guy, mapping the precinct with a 360 ̊ camera And I thought he was there just to photograph me! Mind you, Maisie and I were soon the centre of attention again but I really didn’t know where to look when she rolled on her back for tummy tickles That dog is SO embarrassing!

Whilst we have just celebrated the NHS’s 75th anniversary, we all know that investment and innovation are key to ensure the long-term sustainability of the health service. I therefore strongly welcome the new NHS Long Term Workforce Plan - the biggest staff programme for a generation - backed by more than £2.4 billion in government investment. The Plan sets out how the NHS will address existing vacancies; meet the challenges of a growing and ageing population by recruiting and retaining hundreds of thousands more staff. Most importantly, we are making real progress locally with the brand-new West Suffolk Hospital confirmed as a priority within the Government’s commitment to 40 new hospitals, with a complete rebuild agreed and outline planning now also in place. I know how welcome this will be to the many people in Sudbury and the surrounding area who use, or work at, West Suffolk.

Also on the local front, it was great to see that St Peter’s on Market Hill has been formally rebranded as Sudbury Arts Centre, following major multimillion-pound restoration work, resulting in a multi-functional space in the centre of town. It was a pleasure to visit The Bridge Project at AFC Sudbury recently to hear more about their plans for the centre once they take over and activities resume in the Autumn. When you put this alongside the splendid new gallery at Gainsborough’s House, it underlines how South Suffolk – including Constable country as well – has such a rich offer, with potential to strengthen our visitor pull and boost high street businesses. Whilst this is traditionally holiday season, I am well aware that some of the challenges that we’ve faced in recent months have proved stubborn, not least around the cost of living. As such, it’s important for me – as your Member of Parliament – to recognise all those who go above and beyond, in our communities, to make a difference. From helping out in vaccination centres, to sorting piles of donations to be sent to Ukraine, our cumulative community effort has been enormous. And it's for this exact reason that I’m announcing my 2023 'Community Champion’ nominations. From school governors to litter pickers, to parish councillors, to community speed watch, our society depends on volunteers who often go unappreciated. If you know someone who has made a real difference to your local area, please nominate them to become this year’s Community Champion at: www.jamescartlidge.com/communitychampion

I should explain about Maisie She arr ived at SESAW one Chr istmas, in great pain, hardly able to walk Luckily our talented vet was able to correct a bir th defect on her legs She patiently endured a long recover y per iod, remaining calm as her dressings were changed and licking ever yone who cared for her Two years later our Spaniel enjoys life, goes for shor t walks and loves nothing better than a squeaky toy

Our volunteers are looking forward to attending the Eight Ash Green Music Festival on 21st July and then it’s all systems go for our own Open Day and Fun Dog Show, 12 - 4 pm on Sunday 29th July at the Sanctuar y

Lots to see, do and eat plus enter tainment from HUG - the Hadleigh Ukulele Group! We are still in need of raffle prizes for this, our happiest day of the year Please join us, you might even see me, Kenny (the Boss)

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Water under the Bridge

Water under the Bridge

This book is an autobiography, which takes us through my life from early childhood in Ipswich, through education and training, and the various travels connected with my work as a Hydrometeorologist.

This book is an autobiography, which takes us through my life from early childhood in Ipswich, through education and training, and the various travels connected with my work as a Hydrometeorologist

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I could not have dreamt up my career, nor did I wake up one day with a burning desire to be a hydrometeorologist Nevertheless, over a career spanning 50 years, I have worked in 12 countries apart from the UK, which in chronological order have been: Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Switzerland, India, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Mozambique and Ireland I spent various periods in these places, some for as long as four years, and I made a number of short visits to some European countries Starting with hydrometry and wa ter resources and ending up with flood forecasting and flood management planning, as I moved from post to post over the years, I accrued various professional qualifications, and at the height of my working career was a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society, Chartered Meteorologist, Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, Chartered Environmentalist and Professional Engineer (Papua New Guinea) This led to a very crowded business card! High-Points of my career have been as head of a national water resources operation and a key appointment in our national flood forecasting and warning service, as well as being a consultant to the World Meteorological Organisation, I feel I can be reasonably proud and content

Saturday 28th July 2018, 12:00-4:00pm a l games and stalls: Children’s games and for g for the Pig etc on the banks of the River S k Race we have Shire Horses on display and

I hope the account of my career will interest some and maybe encourage people to think about weather and the water environment in a rational rather than an hysterical way

I could not have dreamt up my career, nor did I wake up one day with a burning desire to be a hydrometeorologist. Nevertheless, over a career spanning 50 years, I have worked in 12 countries apart from the UK, which in chronological order have been: Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Switzerland, India, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Mozambique and Ireland. I spent various periods in these places, some for as long as four years, and I made a number of short visits to some European countries. Starting with hydrometry and water resources and ending up with flood forecasting and flood management planning, as I moved from post to post over the years, I accrued various professional qualifications, and at the height of my working career was a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society, Chartered Meteorologist, Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, Chartered Environmentalist and Professional Engineer (Papua New Guinea). This led to a very crowded business card! High-Points of my career have been as head of a national water resources operation and a key appointment in our national flood forecasting and warning service, as well as being a consultant to the World Meteorological Organisation, I feel I can be reasonably proud and content.

I hope the account of my career will interest some and maybe encourage people to think about weather and the water environment in a rational rather than an hysterical way.

“Witty, obser vant and fascinating in equal measure, he br ings alive the many places where he was based and the people with whom he wor ked, never shying away from shar ing with us his views on ever ything from bureaucracy to climate change ” - Ross Clar k

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Come and watch our free Soapbox Challenge!

It’s just a month to go until a host of soapboxes take to Mount Road in Bury St Edmunds so make sure you put this fantastic community event in your diary.

Saturday 2nd September will see teams from companies, clubs and organisations, colleagues and friends take the stage to dance for the audience before taking off down the ramp and down the hill to see who can race the winning time. Points are also awarded for the best soapbox, best presentation, and the best fundraiser so it’s a day full of competition as our soapboxers are all keen to lift a trophy. Here’s all you need to know about the day.

Start time

11am - The Soapbox Parade will commence the start of the event from Soapbox City.

Soapbox City

Based in the grounds of the Priory School, each team will have a ‘parking lot’. You will be able to see the soapboxes up close and personal. There are also additional stalls plus food and drink here. You will also find first aid facilities and toilets.

Parking

We encourage spectators to park at Ram Meadow carpark which is a 10 minute walk away. Please do not park on the residential roads. If you need disabled access, please contact the charity before the day on 01284 713466 or by emailing fundraising@wsh.nhs.uk.

Spectating

It is free to watch our soapbox event, but we will have volunteers selling flags, programmes and collecting donations on the day. All money raised will allow us to enhance the care that patients received across the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

Finally

Huge thanks go to our main sponsor Treatt plus to our other sponsors, Sealey Tools, Clarkes of Walsham, GT Cleaning Machines, AC Webb, Knights Lowe, Bury Town Council, HALO and, of course, the Priory School. We couldn’t host this event without you.

To watch a video from 2022 or for more details go www. mywishcharity.co.uk/event/soapbox-2023.

Ken’s SESAW News

Hello, Ollie here to give you a cat’s eye view of SESAW. I have been under house arrest, recovering from an injury and Ken is delighted I'm allowed out again. He’s fed up with competing for the best chair in the kitchen!

Thank you to everyone who visited our stall and had a go at our tombola at the Cornard Fete on 1st July. Sue was delighted with the amount she sold, Jeanette raised over £570 and ran out of prizes! Sadly they were all too busy to take a photo.

Please watch out for nesting hedgehogs when working in the garden. Don’t disturb them but it you see babies or older hogs in daylight do not leave them to get fly strike. If it seems the parent is not caring for the hoglets, bring them to us or your nearest hedgehog rescue. Mother already has several casualties which will be returned to their original site when healthy again.

Now that’s something you don’t see ever y day Maisie, the spr inger and I were meeting the lovely people at Lush Cosmetics in Ipswich because they were donating profits from their Char ity Pot cream to SESAW Suddenly we saw a human striding through the precinct with a tall contraption strapping to his back Apparently it was the Google Ear th guy, mapping the precinct with a 360 ̊ camera And I thought he was there just to photograph me! Mind you, Maisie and I were soon the centre of attention again but I really didn’t know where to look when she rolled on her back for tummy tickles That dog is SO embarrassing! I should explain about Maisie She arr ived at SESAW one Chr istmas, in great pain, hardly able to walk Luckily our talented vet was able to correct a bir th defect on her legs She patiently endured a long recover y per iod, remaining calm as her dressings were changed and licking ever yone who cared for her Two years later our Spaniel enjoys life, goes for shor t walks and loves nothing better than a squeaky toy

Apart from many cats and dogs, we still have an abundance of rabbits looking for homes. Our rabbit expert, Karen, would be pleased to assist potential owners to choose the right rabbit for their family or help bond a new partner for their existing rabbit. Karen is usually available on Tuesdays and Saturdays but please phone ahead to confirm.

That’s enough from me, I’m off to find the most comfortable cushion for a cat nap. That pesky chihuahua doesn’t realise it’s the right of every cat, including me Ollie (the Black) Cat. Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare, Registered Charity No.1124029, Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6 4PP. Tel: 01787 210888, email: info@sesaw.co.uk website: www.sesaw.co.uk

Our volunteers are looking forward to attending the Eight Ash Green Music Festival on 21st July and then it’s all systems go for our own Open Day and Fun Dog Show, 12 - 4 pm on Sunday 29th

Council leader seeks Government clarity on solar farms

The leader of Mid Suffolk District Council has called on the Government to provide a clear national framework for the development of solar farms.

Cllr Andy Mellen said it was essential to help all local authorities find the right balance between delivering renewable energy, food production and protecting the countryside. Speaking at the Local Government Association Conference in Bournemouth, he spoke of the difficulties councils and communities faced - particularly around large-scale solar farm applications.

Cllr Mellen said: “What we are currently lacking is a coherent national policy, a strategic joined up plan for energy development and food production. We cannot piece this together at the local level. When we do make decisions that are acceptable to our communities, it can cost us money when we subsequently lose an appeal.”

Cllr Mellen outlined how some people were concerned about loss of farmland, impact on landscapes and loss of biodiversity due to solar energy developments. He said: “As a Green-led council we do want to see renewable local energy production, but what's the right amount? And what, perhaps more importantly, is the amount that our communities will accept? The National Policy Planning Framework guides our planning decisions, but currently does not adequately protect the best and most versatile farmland. Energy production is clearly a national priority, food production is also a national priority. We're not Nimbys, we want to take the right decisions for the planet and for people, but we need the national policy framework in which to make them.” Cllr Mellen said the issue would be raised with the government and Mid Suffolk’s MPs.

Mandy’s fundraising Craft Fair

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Make a note of the date, call 07476 989248 for enquiries

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Pats Dayz Owt

We had a most enjoyable sunshine filled day at Wroxham & Horning which included a boat ride on the broads. We are now looking forward for our day at Hunstanton.

Future days out this year are: -

Aug 3rd Patrick is running a London Museum Day Trip (19 SEATS LEFT)

Aug 16th Hunstanton

Sept 20th Van Hages Garden Centre, (similar to the one in CAMBRIDGE which was always popular.

2 - 6 Oct 5-day Holiday in Blackpool, where we hope to see the evening lights from a tram, as well as other day trips out

Nov 15th OR 19TH NOV. Our annual visits to Thursford Christmas Spectaculars (Wed or Sun)

Dec 6th Vincent’s Jingle Bells at Brick Lane Theatre in London

Next Year:

Feb 7th Peter and the Loose Boys at Brick Lane Theatre in London

18-22nd March 5 - Day Holiday on the Isle of Wight

December this year, sadly the Co-op Juniors are unable to put on the normal Christmas show due to very low audiences. They had a large loss, which means they have to raise more before they can do any more shows. Well, I hope there will be something to please you and I look forward to taking your choices. A reminder we have a new way of booking. You need to fill in a small sheet containing your name, your choice of date and a signature at the bottom with your cash or cheque in full, and send it to.

Either Pat Bennett at 22 Vicarage Lane, Acton, Sudbury, CO10 OUH, or ring 01787 310982 Or Contact Patrick on 07391 460906

We look forward to hearing from you.

A message from Patrick:

I would like to thank everyone who has joined me on the London Museum Day trip. This was my first ever trip I have solely organised under the Pats Dayz Owt Name. Next Year will be Chessington World of Adventure, Date to be arranged.

Theatre Performance in St Mary's Chilton

Quill & Inkling are storytellers and their aim is to provide exciting theatrical experiences with dynamic retellings of classic tales. Experience the tales of the last of the great Knights, Don Quixote which will be performed at St Mary's Church on the Chilton Industrial Estate near Sudbury on Friday 4th August at 7pm.

Tickets are £15 for adults, £10 for under 16s, £45 for a family ticket For more information and to book tickets: https://www.quillandinkling.com/

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Rotary Club of Sudbury

There was a surprise in store at the presidential handover event on 3 July, when the Secretary of Sudbury Rotary Club, David Taylor, was presented with a Paul Harris Fellowship award in recognition of his many years of service to Rotary, most significantly his work in organising Crucial Crew, as well as managing the Club's web site and ensuring it complies with Rotary rules and general legislation - and the list goes on! After the presentation, members and their guests enjoyed Pimms and a picnic in the garden of the new President, Tony Platt.

In the last few weeks of the summer term, Sudbury Rotary sponsored a treat for children from the Specialist Support Unit at St Gregory School by funding a visit to Cineworld in Haverhill for a special showing of "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile"- a story about a singing crocodile. The children thoroughly enjoyed their trip and several wrote 'thank you' letters with drawings of the crocodile.

Seeking to promote the Club, new members Dorothy and Emily set up a stall at Party in the Park in Sudbury on 16 July, issuing a number of questionnaires inviting views on local needs, and hoped to engender interest in setting up a satellite club in Sudbury. The intention is that this linked Rotary club would meet less formally and undertake projects which it identified as meeting local, national or international need. For more details contact Emily at emilygriggs@bwblegal.com.

Another new member was welcomed at the Club's meeting on 17 July. Mike Birch (a Civil Engineer by profession) was a member for 35 years of the Abingdon Vesper Club, but has recently moved to Nayland and was keen to continue his involvement with Rotary.

Guest speaker on 7 August will be Rachael from Sudbury Library, and on 14 August Andy and Janet Welsh will recount their amazing adventure, walking 192 miles coast to coast in May this year.

Sudbury Rotary meets on the first three Mondays of each month from 12 noon until around 2 p.m. at Newton Green Golf Club, and has a fellowship day on the fourth Monday. We would be delighted to meet you so why not come along, meet some Rotarians and find out more. Rotary welcomes men and women from all backgrounds, and undertakes numerous projects across the local community and further afield which will benefit others in need. Lunch is optional, but our meetings give an opportunity for us to hear from speakers on topics of interest, follow up on matters concerned with our activities, and to enjoy each other’s company. Please David Taylor (07341 290415) know if you plan to visit us, so that we can advise the restaurant on numbers.

Lesley Ford-Platt

Past Presidents Mike Killoran (L) and Roger Green (R) presenting the Paul Harris Fellowship award to David Taylor (centre)

(Photo: Lesley Ford-Platt)

Growing Together

I bought a pram for £400 online, but it never arrived. At checkout it said delivery would take 3-5 working days, but I never received any tracking information. I chased the seller and they said they’d speak to the delivery company, but now when I try to phone them my call goes straight to voicemail. I’ve had no response to emails either. The website I bought it through looked legitimate but now I’ve seen people posting on review sites about products that never arrived, and some are saying this is a bogus seller. Have I been scammed and if so, what can I do?

This sounds like a very frustrating situation, and unfortunately scammers are always finding more sophisticated ways to trick shoppers, including having very legitimate-looking websites.

From your letter, there are signs it could be a scam. We’ve detailed information on our website, www.citizensadvice.org.uk about how to spot the signs of a scam that you might find useful to check.

As you’ve already parted with your money, the first step is to contact your bank immediately to let them know you think you’ve been scammed. In terms of getting your money back, a lot depends on how you paid. We have full details on our website on the routes you can take. For example, if you paid by debit card, your card provider can ask the seller’s bank to refund the money. This is known as the ‘chargeback scheme’. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100 but less than £30,000 you might be able to claim under the Consumer Credit Act. This is known as a ‘Section 75 claim’. Under £100 on credit card, you can’t use Section 75, but you can use chargeback.

It’s always a good idea to report a scam, even if you haven’t got your money back yet. You can do this by contacting Action Fraud, https://www. actionfraud.police.uk/

It’s also worth knowing your rights as a consumer in case the seller does get back in contact and turns out not to be a scammer. If something you ordered hasn’t arrived, it’s the seller’s responsibility to get the item to you. So, if they say they don’t know where the pram is, you can ask for a redelivery or, depending on how long you’ve waited for a delivery, you may be able to get a refund from the seller. We have advice on our website about how to do this.

It’s also worth knowing that if a trader, having taken your money, refuses to deliver an item, Trading Standards may be able to investigate them. For more advice on dealing with suspected scams or problems with traders, call the Citizens Advice consumer helpline 0808 223 1133 or talk to an adviser online through the Citizens Advice website. Many people may need emotional support after falling victim to a scam, and we have advice on our website about how to get this too.

Citizens Advice runs Scams Awareness campaigns aiming to give people skills to identify scams; encourage people to share their experiences with scams; help people gain the confidence to report scams. The campaign is led by Citizens Advice in collaboration with the Consumer Protection Partnership (CPP).

For information and advice on this or anything else, visit www. citizensadvice.org.uk or call Sudbury and District Citizens Advice on 01787 321400 and leave a message and someone will call you back when available. We will attempt three times to call you back, so please expect a call from a withheld number. Alternatively, contact us via email at advice@sudburycab.org.uk or by using the contact facility on our website, https://www.sudburycab.org.uk/ contact

We are providing advice by telephone and email Monday –Thursday, 10am – 3pm.

Sudbury Ramblers

Tuesday 8th

August Leavenheath, 10am

5 miles Village Hall CP CO64NR, ( £1 donation )

Learn more about Baptism and the Christian Faith.

Toddlers, babies and young children welcome to join and play. Meet members of your local church community

Sundays 3:30-5pm at All Saints's Church Hall

Contact parishsecretary@stgregspcc.uk or call 07956456126 for more details

Barbara 01206262875

Wednesday 16th August

Belchamp St Paul, 10am

6 miles

Recreation Ground CP CO107BS

Barbara 01787277198

Details of all our walks can be found by searching www. sudburyramblers.org.uk

Please contact the walk leader if you have not walked with our group before.

Facts and Figures

Having lost my sense of smell through Covid, and appreciating how it affected my appetite I decided to delve into some information and facts. Scent works in the opposite direction to our other senses sight, sound and taste. Through scent we identify the information first and then react emotionally once we identify the link with our memory. Each person has their own scent as with our fingerprints except for identical twins. Maybe this could be used as a security measure in the future? Sense identifying cash machines instead of pin numbers. There are some amazing facts about the wonders of scents and our noses starting with the animal kingdom.

A male Gypsy moth can detect the smell of a willing female who wishes to mate from a distance of seven miles.

Blood Hounds, Alsations, and German Shepherd dogs have 220 million sense cells in their noses, Dachshunds have 125 million, in comparison to the mere 5 million in a human's nose.

Women have a stronger sense of smell than men. From scientific results we are told that Mars smells like rotten eggs. The most popular smell is Vanilla , closely followed by Frankincense , Cardamon and Saffron. Cats hate the smell of Rosemary, thyme and mustard. I asked some friends about their favourite or most disliked smells. Some of us of a certain age can remember the strong smell of hot tar from the days when they mended the roads using tar that was well pressed down by a steamroller. The smell of seaweed, hotdogs, fish and chips, candy floss all bring back memories of going to the seaside. Vick, Camphor and Eucalyptus, being rubbed on your chest when you had a cough or cold. I still really hate the smell of pine disinfectant because it reminds me of Nursery School in Watford. I have always been allergic to dairy, unfortunately my mother didn't inform them of this, so was forced to drink milk at the breaktime. The result was projectile vomiting, very angry teachers and a lot of pine disinfectant’s other strong memory is when on returning from working in a chemist as a teenager and trying out lots of perfumes, only to be told when I returned home by my stepfather that I smelt like a brothel. As a typical teenager my response was, " How do you know what a brothel smells like?". I received a rather large clip around the ear. What is your favourite or most disliked smells?

Sue Ayres

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The Arts Society offers a full programme of events plus an Arts Magazine and a series of 10 illustrated talks given by experts in all aspects of the Arts in Long Melford Village Hall (opposite the Bull Hotel).

FOR FURTHER DETAILS and to get your name onto the membership waiting list Contact : info@TASstourvalley.org.uk quoting CN 26 or via our website www.TASstourvalley.org.uk

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FREE

Lunchtime Concerts

Joy Abbott Hall on Tuesdays

Hive Community Hub (old URC) School St. Sudbury CO10 2HA 12.30 – 1.15

Tues 1st August

The Quay Book Club

7.30pm-9.30pm in the bar

The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury www.quaysudbury.com

Tues 1st Aug to Sun 29th Oct

Gainsborough House

Maggi Hambling Origins

Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU Tel: 01787 372958, e: mail@ gainsborough.org

Tues 1st Aug to Sun 29th Oct

Gainsborough House

‘Whimsical, perverse, & idle’, The Art of Henry William Bunbury (1750-1811)

15 August

Anne Chorley

Amongst her many talents, Anne is a harpist of great musical distinction. Watch in delight and fascination as she not only plays the notes but also alters the pitch of notes as she plays. The technique is amazing. The sound will transport you to a more gentle world and you will feel better for the experience.

22 August

Elaine Henson and Stephen Mitchell

To discuss your accountancy and taxation requirements please feel free to contact us – our initial meetings are free!

Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU Tel: 01787 372958, e: mail@ gainsborough.org

Tues 1st Aug to Sun 29th Oct

Gainsborough House

Suzanne Cooper: Paintings & Wood Engravings, 1935-39

Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU Tel: 01787 372958, e: mail@ gainsborough.org

Tues 1st August (every Tues)

Wild at art

Weds 2nd August (every Wed)

Sporting Memories Club

2.15pm – 3.45pm - free Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Sudbury Tel Andy: 01284 757473 e: andy.read@ talk21.com

Weds 2nd August (every Weds)

Youth Support Services Drop-In Aged 15 to 18 & not in education, employment or training?

1 - 4pm Phoenix Family Hub (near OSA), Tudor Road, CO10 1NP. Tel Jacob: 07526203856

Weds 2nd August

The Pantaloons present Alice in Wonderland

5.30pm – 9pm Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ Tel: 01787 460261, email: mail@ hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Weds 2nd August (every Wed) Lavenham Guided Walk Meet - foyer of The Swan Hotel, Lavenham 2pm, £5 – no pre-booking req. Email: info@guideeast.co.uk

Weds 2nd, 9th & 16th August

Hadleigh Office

9 Byford Court

Crockatt Road

Hadleigh, Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6RD

T: 01473 657000

E: info@suffolk.tax

Elaine and Stephen are two of the finest and most versatile musicians in the town. Both play (several things) and both sing. They also invite friendly musicians to join them so it will be interesting to see what the final line up is on the day. You cannot resist their huge range of music.

W: www.suffolk.tax

Admission free, donations invited

With offices in Hadleigh, Ipswich & Felixstowe

Raising funds to support the Hive Community Hub

Family workshops

Drop-in sessions every Tuesday 10am - 12pm or 1 – 3pm No need to book learning@gainsborough.org or call 01787 372958

Gainsborough’s House, 46

Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU

Tues 1st Aug to Sun 24th Sept

Summer Printmakers Exhibition 2023

11am to 4pm

Mill Tye Gallery and Arts Centre

3 Cornard Mills, Mill Tye, Great Cornard, CO10 0GW

Tues 1st Aug to Mon 28th Aug

‘Coast’ Exhibition

Take a journey around the shores of the Suffolk and Essex coastline as seen through the eyes of five artists and photographers.

10.30am to 4pm

Mill Tye Gallery and Arts Centre

3 Cornard Mills, Mill Tye, Great Cornard, CO10 0GW

Tues 1st August

Health Walks – Clare

Every Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am Meet at Clare Country Park car park. CO10 8NW

Tues 1st to Weds 30th Aug

Summer Open Days – Castle & Gardens

11am to 4pm

Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ Tel: 01787 460261, email: mail@ hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Weds 2nd August (every Weds)

The Quay Chess Club 7.30pm.

The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury Tel: Andrew Last: 07394517613 www.sudburychessclub.weebly.com

Weds 2nd August

Melford Music presents Lunchtime Recitals

1.10pm, free Tom Cogan, Organ Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, CO10 9DT www.longmelfordchurch.com/arts

Weds 2nd August (every Weds) Shared Reading Group 2pm, free Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury

Diesel Event Days East Anglian Railway Museum, CO6 2DS 01206 242524, inforamtion@earm.co.uk

Thurs 3rd August (every Thurs)

Open Space – wellbeing drop-in 2.15pm, free Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury

Thurs 3rd & Fri 4th August (every Thurs & Fri)

The Christopher Centre C’art (Cake and Art Art & Craft group but not an art class. 10am – 12pm, £3, all welcome The Christopher Centre, 10 Gainsborough St, CO10 2EU Tel: 01787 313914

Thurs 3rd August (every Thurs) Grow Your Community Sudbury & Gt Cornard

9.30am to 12pm at Belle Vue Park, Sudbury & sometimes at other sites. Tel: 07899994107, e: activgardens@ haideestephens.com

Thurs 3rd August (monthly meetings)

Working Age / Young Onset Group 7pm Maldon Grey Pub, Cats Lane, CO10 2RZ Tel John for info: 07941391107 www.parkinsonsudbury.org.uk

Fri 4th August

Walk N’Water

Sudbury & Henny Riverside 3.5 mile walk 10am - approx. 4hours. £18.50 events@riverstourtrust.org

Fri 4th August

Don Quixote

Quill & Inkling presents

A family friendly tale of misadventure & chivalry

7pm, tickets required. St. Mary’s Church

3 Church Field Road, Chilton, Sudbury, CO10 2ZB www.quillandinkling.com/events

Sat 5th August

Sudbury Regatta

142nd Sudbury International Regatta Friars Meadow, Sudbury, CO10 2TL

Sat 5th August (every Saturday)

Lavenham Guided Walk

Meet - foyer of The Swan Hotel, Lavenham 2pm, £5 – no pre-booking req.

Email: info@guideeast.co.uk

Sat 5th, 12th & 19th August

Diesel Event Days

East Anglian Railway Museum, CO6

2DS

01206 242524, inforamtion@earm.co.uk

Sat 5th, 12th & 19th August

Royal Connections Tour

3 – 3.30pm, booking not required

Meet in the Great Hall by the Front Door melford@nationaltrust.org.uk

Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9AA

Sun 6th, 13th & 20th August

Steam Event Day

East Anglian Railway Museum, CO6

2DS 01206 242524, inforamtion@earm.co.uk

Sun 6th August (every Sunday)

Lavenham Guided Walk

Meet - foyer of The Swan Hotel, Lavenham 11am, £5 – no pre-booking req.

Email: info@guideeast.co.uk

Sun 6th August

Jason’s Acoustic Events

2.30pm – 8.30pm

The Brewery Tap, 21 East St, Sudbury, CO10 2TP

Mon 7th August (every Monday)

Meet-Up Mondays

Adult social group. Pop along for a hot drink, nibbles and a natter.

From 10am Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury

Mon 7th August (every Monday)

The Christopher Centre

Open House 10am to 2pm

Support & a friendly listening ear for those that need it. 10am – 12pm hot drinks & refreshments

12-1.45pm homemade hot lunches

All welcome, no charge

The Christopher Centre, 10 Gainsborough St, CO10 2EU Tel: 01787 313914

Tues 8th August

Sudbury Ramblers

Leavenheath, 10am

5 miles

Village Hall CP CO6 4NR, (£1 donation) Tel: Barbara 01206 262875

Tues 8th August (every Tues)

Lost & Found Family workshops

Drop-in sessions every Tuesday 10am - 12pm or 1 – 3pm

No need to book

learning@gainsborough.org or call 01787 372958

Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU

Tues 8th August

Health Walks – Clare

Every Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am

Meet at Clare Country Park car park. CO10 8NW

Weds 9th August

Suffolk Carers Natter

10am to 12pm

Suffolk Carers Matter

Painters Café at The Angel, 43 Friars St, Sudbury, CO10 2AG

Weds 9th August

Sudbury History Society

Our annual picnic at Shrubs Farm, Lamarsh www.sudburyhistorysociety.co.uk

Weds 9th August

Melford Music presents Lunchtime Recitals

1.10pm, free

Madrigalia and A Melody of Harps Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, CO10 9DT www.longmelfordchurch.com/arts

Weds 9th August

Boxtree Productions presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream

6pm – 8pm

Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ

Tel: 01787 460261, email: mail@ hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Thurs 10th August

BINGO

Teddy Bears Picnic Themed Bingo

2pm – 4pm – donations welcome Cream teas provided Free raffle ticket for anyone who brings a teddy bear along

All profits to support the Drop off or Pick-up initiative Sudbury Town Hall, Old Market Place, CO10 1TL

Thurs 10th August

Kettle & Fish

9.45am to 1.45pm

Every Thurs except the first of each month

Suffolk Road Church, CO10 1UN Tel Ruth Ridge: ruthkridge@gmail.com or tel: 01787 204364

Sat 12th August

Secrets of Long Melford Walk

10am to 12pm

To book: 0344 249 1895

Meet in the free car park at Melford Hall melford@nationaltrust.org.uk

Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9AA

Sun 13th August

Beatrix Potter Storybook Readings

1pm to 4pm

Meet on the lawn or in the Banqueting House if weather is bad. melford@nationaltrust.org.uk

Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9AA

Sun 13th August

Hercules

5.30pm – 9pm

Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ

Tel: 01787 460261, email: mail@ hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Mon 14th August

Sudbury Ephemera Archive

10am – 12.30pm Sudbury Town Hall

Join us to preserve Sudbury’s past through donated documents

Any date changes see Website: https:// sudburyephemera.org/

Tel: Sue – 07846 885909 or Penny –07850 302975

Tues 15th August (every Tues)

Animation imagination Family workshops

Drop-in sessions every Tuesday

10am - 12pm or 1 – 3pm

No need to book learning@gainsborough.org or call 01787 372958

Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU

Tues 15th August

Health Walks – Clare

Every Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am

Meet at Clare Country Park car park. CO10 8NW

Tues 15th to Thurs 17th August

Knight School – Medieval Combat

11am – 4pm

Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ Tel: 01787 460261, email: mail@ hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Tues 15th August

Adventure Cinema presents Grease

7.15pm – 11pm

Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ Tel: 01787 460261, email: mail@ hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Weds 16th August

Pond dipping, Minibeast Hunt & Crafts Holiday children’s activities

10.30am – 2.30pm, £10, child £8

Daws Hall Nature Reserve, Henny Road, Lamarsh, CO8 5EX Tel: 01787 269766 www.dawshallnature.co.uk

Weds 16th August

Adventure Cinema presents Top Gun: Maverick 7.15pm – 11pm Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ

Tel: 01787 460261, email: mail@ hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Weds 16th August

Sudbury Ramblers

Belchamp St Paul, 10am

6 miles Recreation Ground CP CO10 7BS

Tel: Barbara 01787 277198

Weds 16th August

The Quay Play Readers

7.30pm, Geoff Kisby Room

The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury

Weds 16th August (monthly meetings)

Parkinson’s Support Group

1.45pm for 2pm

Music with Ben Smith, meet Tracey

Ward: Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse

Other guest, refreshments, discussion

All welcome – including carers / Loved ones – fee parking

Stevensons Centre, Gt Cornard, CO10 0WD Tel John for info: 07941391107 www.parkinsonsudbury.org.uk

Weds 16th August

Melford Music presents Lunchtime Recitals

1.10pm, free Therese Miller, Piano Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, CO10 9DT www.longmelfordchurch.com/arts

Thurs 17th August

Adventure Cinema presents Elvis

7.15pm – 11pm Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ

Tel: 01787 460261, email: mail@ hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Fri 18th August

What’s that Bat?

Use ultrasonic bat detectors in this evening’s who’s who of the bat world. Under 18s welcome but it may not be suitable for young children. 7pm – 9pm, £10, child £5 Daws Hall Nature Reserve, Henny Road, Lamarsh, CO8 5EX

Tel: 01787 269766

www.dawshallnature.co.uk

Sat 19th August

Step Into the Sudbury Story

Guided Tour 11am – 12.30pm

Starting at Sudbury TIC

Booking your tickets: Tel: 01787 372331 (Option 1)

Or in person at Sud Tourist Info, Town Hall, CO10 1TL www.sudburytowncouncil.co.uk

Sat 19th August

Art by Torchlight Talk & Tour

3 – 3.45pm To book: 0344 249 1895

Meet in the free car park at Melford Hall melford@nationaltrust.org.uk

Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9AA

Tues 22nd August (every Tues)

All about the face Family workshops

Drop-in sessions every Tuesday 10am - 12pm or 1 – 3pm

No need to book learning@gainsborough.org or call 01787 372958

Gainsborough’s House, 46

Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU

Tues 22nd August

Health Walks – Clare

Every Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am

Meet at Clare Country Park car park. CO10 8NW

Weds 23rd August

Suffolk Carers Natter 10am to 12pm Suffolk Carers Matter Painters Café at The Angel, 43 Friars St, Sudbury, CO10 2AG

Weds 23rd August

Melford Music presents Lunchtime Recitals

1.10pm, free Sokolowski Trio Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, CO10 9DT www.longmelfordchurch.com/arts

Thurs 24th August

Sense & Sensibility

6.30pm – 10pm Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ Tel: 01787 460261, email: mail@ hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Fri 25th August

Sudbury Farmers Market 9.30am-2pm Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EH

Sat 26th August

Naval Talk

2 - 2.30pm Meet in the library melford@nationaltrust.org.uk

Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9AA

Sat 26th, Sun 27th & Mon 28th August Day Out with Thomas East Anglian Railway Museum, CO6 2DS 01206 242524, inforamtion@earm.co.uk

Sun 27th August

Sudbury Dramatic Society

12 – 3pm – Quay Bar The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury Tel: 01787 374745

Sun 27th August

Lavenham Farmers Market 10am-1.30pm Outside Lavenham Village Hall, CO10 9QT www.suffolkmarketevents.co.uk

Sun 27th & Mon 28th August

Knights of Albion Joust 10am –4pm Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ Tel: 01787 460261, email: mail@hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Mon 28th August

Pirates on the Stour Booking required

E: administrator@riverstourtrust.org Tel: 01787 313199

Tues 29th August (every Tues)

Camera obscura

Family workshops

Drop-in sessions every Tuesday 10am - 12pm or 1 – 3pm No need to book learning@gainsborough.org or call 01787 372958

Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU

Tues 29th August

Health Walks – Clare

Every Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am Meet at Clare Country Park car park. CO10 8NW

Weds 30th August

Melford Music presents Lunchtime Recitals

1.10pm, free Michael Ball, Onde Martenot Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, CO10 9DT www.longmelfordchurch.com/arts

Weds 30th August

The Film Club 10.30am

Anti-Establishment Cinema Late 1960’s radical film-makers Long Melford Village Memorial Hall, CO10 9JQ www.filmclublectures.co.uk

Weds 30th August

Sudbury Ephemera Archive 1pm –4pm Sudbury Town Hall Join us to preserve Sudbury’s past through donated documents Any date changes see Website: https://sudburyephemera.org/ Tel: Sue – 07846 885909 or Penny – 07850 302975

Kindly supplied by Sudbury Town Council