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Parking back on the agenda for Babergh as it seeks to balance books ‘An increasingly difficult challenge’ – parking is back on the agenda for Babergh District Council, as it seeks to balance the books, support its high streets, and put the brakes on climate change. Subsidising the councils’ current three-hour free parking in its car parks in villages and towns including Sudbury, Hadleigh and Lavenham, cost the council approximately £425K this year, with the cost set to increase further next year. With the council facing a budget gap of at least £1.5m next year, it says it can no longer afford the subsidy if it is to continue delivering other essential services for its residents and communities. A paper is now expected to go to Babergh cabinet in January recommending a targeted consultation with affected towns and parishes to develop options for changes to parking tariffs next year.

Babergh leader Cllr David Busby said: “Like all local authorities, we are facing tough financial decisions for the year ahead and find ourselves facing an increasingly difficult challenge. “We need to balance our books; we need to support our high streets and town centre businesses by encouraging trade; and we need to encourage more sustainable travel in order reduce congestion in our towns, improve air quality and tackle climate change. “Thankfully, these things are not mutually exclusive. By introducing a revised tariff that includes short-term charges that are as low as continued page 2

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January Advice Column: Winter Fuel Bills I am a single parent with two kids, and I’m really worried about how I’ll afford to pay my energy bills when I have to start putting the heating and lights on more now winter is here. At the moment I just about have enough money to cover my bills but there is nothing left over. The thought of getting into debt keeps me awake at night but the idea of my children being cold and possibly unwell as a result is just unbearable. What can I do? You are not alone - a record number of people came to Citizens Advice with energy debt in the first four months of 2023 (32,400) - a 112% increase on the same period in 2020 (15,200). There are things you can do to feel in control when it comes to your energy bills. There are some simple tips to help save money on your energy bills. They won’t cover all the extra costs, but they can make a difference: ● Check your thermostat: A room temperature between 18°C and 21°C is ideal for most people. Try turning your thermostat down by one degree within this range – it could save you around £115 a year. If a medical condition means you need a warmer home, ask your GP what room temperature you should aim for. ● Keep the heat in: Check your home for any gaps in the doors, windows and floors. Blocking any holes where you could get a draught could save you around £30 a year. It is important to allow for some ventilation as without it mould and damp can form. ● Turn off anything you’re not using: Turning your appliances, like TVs and washing machines, off instead of leaving them on standby could save around £60 a year. Turning off lights when you’re not using them – even if it’s just off for a few seconds - could save around £25 a year. ● Consider using LED lightbulbs, which cost less to run. ● Watch your water usage: Cutting your shower time by just one minute can make a difference. If everyone in a four-person household with a water meter did this, they could save around £75 a year. If you’re struggling to afford your energy bills, you might be able to get support from the government or your energy supplier. The first step is to contact your supplier to find out what they can offer. You may be eligible for benefits including the Warm Home Discount, Cold Weather Payments or the Household Support Fund, find out more about these on our website. For more information visit the Citizens Advice website at www. citizensadvice.org.uk or call Sudbury and South Suffolk 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 Trefoil Guild The Trefoil Guild is part of the Guiding movement in that it supports the aims and principles of the movement. In 1920, women began forming unofficial groups to keep in touch with their old units and in 1930 the “Old Guides” was formed, although today anyone over the age of 18 can join – and since 1982 – men can join as well. The Girl Guides Association amalgamated the various groups of ‘Old Guides’ and in 1943 the name ‘Trefoil’ was adopted. In 1947 the various groups were first registered with Trefoil Guild. 2023 was a special year as all the guilds took part in a variety of activities to celebrate our 80th birthday. Trefoil is open to everyone who agrees to support and help others by carrying the spirit of Girlguiding into our communities. We ask our members to agree to this when they join. Sudbury Trefoil meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Old School, Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard, CO10 0NH, from 2-4pm. We have speakers, outings, craft work, auctions and many more activities. Although named Sudbury Trefoil, we cover Great Cornard, Lavenham and many outlying villages in the area. Our next two meetings are: January 18th : Our AGM, followed by our usual meeting when we finalise our yearly plans, and finally after a coffee break, by a quiz. February 15th : Craft for Thinking Day If you would like to join us – and you do not have had to have been a member of either the guiding or scouting movements to do so or you would like to find out more about Trefoil, please email me at skagway@hotmail.co.uk or phone (07775436060). June Freeman

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As we look forward into 2024, I thought I would investigate some momentous events that happened in the past during the month of January. In ancient Roman religion and myth, Janus was the god of beginnings, The Autumn Term proved to be doorways, passages, and endings. He gates, transitions, time, duality, extremely busy with two pupils was depicted as having faces one facing the past and one facing the representing school in the fact January was chosen as the first future. So that the is where we have month of the year.festivals I hope you numerous sports andfind these interesting and may even Google to gather someacross background information to these significant dates. competitions Suffolk; Starting in the ninth century, these all happened in January: these have included sports hall The Vikings seized York, 871 athletics, girls’ football, boys’ Battle of tag Reading. was a victory for a Danish Viking army in Reading football, rugby,This dodgeball Berkshire against the West Saxons. Alfred defeats the Danes at the Battle and cross country. of Ashdown, then 22nd During the final dayon of the term, the there was another Battle in Basing won by the Vikings. They were eventually defeated in 910. whole school took part in the 1066 Edward the Confessor died on the 5th and Harold was crowned annual Santas run6th. to 1189 Lapland. on the on the 21st an army was raised for the Third The children thoroughly Crusade, led enjoyed by Richard 1st. this festive sports activity. Thank 1265 The first English Parliament was held led by Simon Montfort you to thea HSA for rebel providing baronial leader on the 20th. He had seized power over much needed refreshments for of Lewes. Henry 111 at the Battle all. 1412 Joan of Arc was born, she became a national heroine of France, On Thursday 7th December, a peasant girl who believed that she was acting on divine Year 2 pupils performed a guidance, led the French Army in defeating the British. selection ofHenry Christmas Carols for Elizabeth of York. 1486 the VII Married the residents of Sydney Brown Anne Boleyn. 1533 Henry the VIII married Court. Thank you to Sydney 1535 Henry VIII became Head of the Church of England Brown Court for inviting us. 1540 Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves Do you represent a group in the 1547 Henry VIII died on 28th Hadleigh community? Would 1547 Edward VI succeeds to the throneyou like to share what you do 1559 Elizabeth 1st was crowned in Westminster on the with our Abbey children? We15th have 1571 The Royal Exchange opened in London. It was every foundedMonday by the assemblies merchant Sir Thomas Gresham tomorning act as aand centre commerce we of would love to for the City of London. hear from all of the wonderful 1606 The Great Severn Tsunami, caused by an earthquake from the associations across Hadleigh. If coast of southwest Ireland causing a vertical displacement of you're interested, please email the sea floor. 2.000 people drowned and at least 30 villages Mr Betts (abetts@hadcps.uk) to find out more. were destroyed. The children in our Reception classes have 1606a wonderful The trial of began on the 27th. On the 31st he was had runGuy upFawkes to Christmas. to be hung opposite Parliament, however whilst climbing up the Starting with their performances of Follow DJ Dunstone Janto19.qxp_Layout 17/12/2018 13:24 his Page 1 steps the gallows, he1 jumped and broke neck. That Star written by Mr Betts, complete with 1642 Charles1st arrests parliamentarians and starts the Civil War. dancing sheep, a conga of towns people and 1649 On sung the 20thsolos Charlesand 1st ongroup trial. On the 30th he was beheaded. beautifully 1666 Samuel Pepys wrote in his diary performances. The children were praised for for the first time. 1759clear The Britishvoices Museum Robert Burns is born on the 25th . their speaking and opened; the amount 1766 Theactions) first salethat at they Christies, of songs (with learnt.it became one of the world’s leading auction houses.Our James Christie the founder became friend outside area was transformed into aaSanta’s of such artists asWorkshop Thomas Gainsborough, Sir Joshua and Nativity scene for theReynolds, last two and Thomas Chippendale. weeks of term. Here, the children dressed up and 1778 Thomas Cook reached Hawaii acted the storyonofthe the18th birth of Jesus, and sang 178 Iron Bridge opened; it from was their the first major bridge in thearound world songs play, as well as cycling !7 -- 7&) --)%7 - 7 to be made of cast ironpresents. and is celebrated as a time symbol of the delivery We spent some discussing Industrial Revolution. different Christmas traditions and finding out how 1785 The first aerial crossing of the English Channel in the a balloon. Christmas is celebrated around world. 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