The Village Edition, December 2022

It is estimated that the ‘bank of mum and dad’ supported 49% of first-time buyer purchases in 2021, according to Savills.

One of the most common ways in which parents help their children buy property is through gifting money towards their deposit. When gifting money towards a child’s residential property purchase, there are several considerations that a parent or grandparent should be aware of.

What are the implications on the Giftor?

It is important to be aware that gifts of this nature can have an impact on future estate planning for the Giftor. There may be an impact on the Giftor’s Inheritance Tax liability and their Will may need to be updated. The recipient of a gifted deposit also needs to be aware that in the event the Giftor dies within 7 years of making a gift, Inheritance Tax may become payable on that sum if the Giftor’s estate attracts such tax.

At the beginning of the purchase process, it is strongly recommended that a Giftor (usually the parent) obtains independent legal advice before providing any contributions to ascertain their legal position. The firm acting for the purchaser (usually the child) cannot also provide advice to the Giftor as this would be a conflict of interest.

What is considered a gift or gifted deposit?

A gift is when a person, who is not a purchaser of the property in question, makes a monetary contribution towards the purchase price. This differs from a loan as a gift is non-repayable.

In most transactions, a 10% exchange deposit is usually required under the Standard Conditions of Sale (Fifth Edition) which will be incorporated into the contract. This 10% deposit on exchange is different to what is deemed to be your deposit by a mortgage lender as you can contribute more capital to a purchase than just 5 or 10% to enable you to have a lower Loan to Value for mortgage purposes. A gifted deposit does not necessarily need to be for the exchange deposit alone as it could be utilised for additional equity, or both. Who can provide a gifted deposit?

Technically speaking, anyone could be a Giftor. However, in most instances a mortgage lender will not allow a gift from just anyone. Lenders tend to favour direct or step relatives such as parents.

What does a gift donor ? Giftor need to provide?

There are certain declarations that must be made by the Giftor. These declarations are especially crucial when a mortgage lender is involved in a transaction. The below points are typically what mortgage lenders require confirmation of:

• That the gift is non-repayable.

• That the Giftor will not occupy the property.

• That the Giftor has no reason to believe they will become insolvent.

• That the Giftor will not hold a charge over the property or bear any interest in it.

• That the gift will not prejudice the security of the mortgage company.

• That the acting conveyancer has carried out all appropriate checks on the Giftor, they are satisfied with the Giftor’s funding, and that the conveyancer is holding a cleared bankruptcy. search against the Giftor.

Get independent expert legal advice

To talk to a local lawyer about gifting money towards a residential property purchase, call Holmes & Hills Solicitors on 01787 275275, and ask to speak to a member of the expert Private Client Team.

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Babergh Chairman tours new Breast Care Centre

Babergh Chairman Cllr Kathryn Grandon recently took a tour around the new Breast Care Centre being built at Ipswich Hospital, with Sandra Gosneycommunity fundraising manager and Emily Marsh - senior project manager. The new centre, managed by the Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity's ‘Blossom Appeal’, will support people fighting cancer and their families, bringing a wide range of different elements of breast care together under one roof.

Cllr Grandon, said: “I was delighted to be invited to visit Ipswich Hospital to see works underway at what will soon be the new Breast Care Centre. I was amazed to see the progress and it was very exciting to hear about the new high-tech equipment that will be in place when the centre opens.

“Sadly, so many of us or our friends and family will be needing these facilities in the future, so I am pleased to be able to support the centre, which has been specifically designed to meet the needs of breast cancer patients. Anyone who would like to contribute to my Blossom Appeal fundraising can visit my JustGiving page.”

Yule tide carols being sung by the choir…

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Autumn concert, we hope you enjoyed the performance.

Our attention turns now of course to Christmas and once again the Hadleigh Choral Society will be bringing festive cheer to Hadleigh on Saturday 10th December with our annual Celebration of Christmas.

The concert starts at 6.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh and we extend a warm welcome to families and friends. The songs will include some Christmas favourites and we encourage you all to join in. The concert is free and there will be a retiring collection supporting local charitable causes so do come along and support the event if you can.

Hadleigh Choral Society is an integral part of the Hadleigh community. It’s an opportunity to meet socially, make friends and provide entertainment for the town and supporting villages several times a year. This includes the Serendipity choir that supports local funerals, weddings and celebrations with their music advice and choral performances. As the cost of putting on our concerts increases, the Society needs sponsorship. We would love to hear from any business that would consider sponsoring our concerts in 2023. On behalf of everyone at Hadleigh Choral Society we wish you and your families a very Happy Christmas. Rehearsals will be back in the new year and you will be very welcome to join us. For more information visit www.hadleighchoralsociety.org.uk. For further details about sponsorship opportunities, contact Beth Clarke email beth@huckleberrybiz.co.uk.

Babergh Chairman (centre) tours new Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital with Sandra Gosney - community fundraising manager (left) and Emily Marsh - senior project manager (right)

News from Elmsett School

The Children read to Sassy!

We are thrilled that Sassy will be a weekly visitor to Elmsett School and she will be listening to our children read! Sassy is a ‘Pets as Therapy Dog’ and is from their Read2Dogs scheme. Reading a story aloud to a non-judgemental listener without corrections or interruptions helps young people enjoy their reading experience, can help to improve their literacy skills, encourage confidence and concentration in the classroom.

Sassy loves all the attention too.

Sportsmanship at Elmsett

The children enjoyed receiving coaching sessions for Tag Rugby from Hadleigh Rugby Club. We sent a squad of boys and girls from Badgers Class to the U9’s Tag Rugby Festival at the Rugby Club. They had a fantastic morning, running up and down the pitch, collecting lots of tags and scoring lots of Tries.

We took a squad of Boys and Girls to an U11’s School Games Football Festival with some of our Year 3 stepping up to be part of the squads. Both teams took part in the development section and their confidence grew with each game they played. They had a great morning and were commended on their approach and positive attitude to their games.

Forest School

The children love learning outdoors in our Forest School sessions and they are very excited to now be having a camp fire each time with hot chocolate and other campfire treats! We have now also received a delivery of tools, the children will be learning woodland craft skills such as whittling in addition to using hammers, climbing trees, making dens and camp fire cooking.

Design Technology Day

It is beneficial for the children to have whole days dedicated to some subjects so we held a DT Day in Badgers and Otters Class, which was a great success. Badgers children enjoyed using the glue guns to make a chassis for sling shot cars. In their next DT Day they will be making torches, linking brilliantly to their electricity learning in Science. In Otters Class they planned, made and evaluated a Smoothie which was fun and delicious!

Elmsett Live on the airwaves

The children chatted live on air to BBC Radio Suffolk Breakfast Show presenter Luke Deal as they took part in BBC Children in Need ‘Walk and Talk’. Dressed in spots, Pudsey clothes and with painted faces they enjoyed the chance to chat to their school friends around the village meadow as well as Radio Suffolk. At Elmsett we recognise the importance of the wellness and the children have been learning about Creative advocacy, standing up for children who can’t speak for themselves and don’t have the same advantages. This was an appropriate way to stand up for Children in Need whilst raising funds for this worthy charity.

Hadleigh and Boxford Patient Participation Group (PPG)

The surgery completed an amazing 3700 Covid boosters and 3,000 ‘flu jabs in October. Thanks to both Practice personnel and volunteers who manned their stations inside and outside the Health Centre throughout the many vac clinics. Any outstanding jabs will be administered during surgery hours by appointment only.

Although there were some initial IT teething problems, the new Pharmacy inside the Practice is now dispensing medicine to those patients who live outside the Hadleigh area. All other patients continue to be served by Mill Pharmacy or Boots.

We are fortunate to have a phlebotomist at the Practice. Their function is to draw and prepare blood for medical testing, transfusions or donation. Phlebotomists are trained to collect blood via venipuncture, finger pricks, or in the case of infants, heel pricks. Patients first need to be referred to the phlebotomist by their doctor then they can book their own appointment online. Yet another friendly reminder, once you have made the necessary arrangements at Reception, you can take advantage of online booking from the comfort of your own home and at any time. N.B several appointments for the next day are also offered online after 7pm the evening before. The money held by Hadleigh and Boxford Charitable Trust is there to assist in the “protection and preservation of health and relief of sickness”. If you are struggling with health issues and there is something that will improve your day to day living or make life easier for you please do not hesitate to request help from the Trust. All applications for assistance will be given serious consideration but must be health related. Please contact The Practice Manager tracey.squirrell@nhs.net.

Thank you for following our column this year. We hope you have found it useful and informative. Best wishes for an enjoyable Christmas and a peaceful,healthy 2023.

www.hadleighhealth.co.uk www.facebook.com/Hadleigh-Boxford-Group-Practice-102959274690621/ hadleighboxfordppg@gmail.com

PPG Chair Jan Devey 01473 827091

Monks Eleigh History Group

Monks Eleigh History Group’s next meeting will be held on Monday 5th December at Monks Eleigh Village Hall. The hall will be open at 7pm for Christmas drinks when a presentation will be made to Vivienne Aldous by the Monks Eleigh Parish Council in recognition of her work on the ‘Monks Eleigh Manorial Records’. The meeting will start at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to Dr John Greenacre from the University of Suffolk talk about the Suffolk Regiment during the Cold War years. All meetings will be held on the first Monday of the month from November to March. The annual subscription is £10.00 for all the remaining meetings, or £3.00 admission for a single meeting.

For a full programme please email simonkelsall66@gmail.com

Table Tennis at Hadleigh Pool & Leisure

Every Wednesday and Friday we play table tennis at Hadleigh Pool & Leisure. This is a social event for all standards of players, it’s fun and it’s a great friendly group. Play is mostly doubles but some singles games, equipment is supplied by the leisure centre. We have players whose ages range from 12 to over 90 years old who come along and enjoy playing table tennis. Why not give it a try, come along and say hello and pick up a bat and play. Tea and coffee available and usually someone brings biscuits!

Times are as follows: 11:15am to 1:15pm every Wednesday and Friday –See you there!

We are taking orders for our famous Free Range turkey, chicken, duck, beef, lamb, pork and gammon joints

Hadleigh Old School Christmas Event

Hadleigh Old School, the events venue at 5 Bridge Street, Hadleigh IP7 6BY, present our Christmas Event across Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd December with free entry.

Christmas Festivities at Hadleigh Old School Arts, Crafts, Food & Wine

Friday 2nd December 5pm-9pm, Art sale from Suffolk’s most sensual gallery, Voluptus Art (pic by Kevina Badoye). Mezze food plates for sale with wine pairings by Adnams, visit the Trinity room at the rear of the school to see artist Hazel Bradshaw’s installation ‘Where the Fairies Dwell’. Poetry readings from a newly published pamphlet by a Hadleigh Bard. Plenty of craft stalls from local makers. Licensed Bar.

Saturday 3rd December 10am-4pm, Chocolate making demonstration, mulled wine. Art sale and craft stalls continue. Treat yourself or someone you love to one of Hazel’s individual handcrafted Fairies. Celebrate the coming of Christmas with us at the licensed bar. We are very excited about our Christmas event and hope that there is something for everyone. When you come and buy from our Craft Market you will be helping to raise money for Hadleigh’s Christmas Present Trust as well as refugee shelters in Ukraine. Thank to all who have supported us and our collaborators at our events in 2022. See you next year.

Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year from Hadleigh Old School

News from Lavenham Library

Top Time for adults at Lavenham Library Many thanks to Jenny and Lynette from the Lavenham Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers for a wonderful Top Time talk that was extremely well supported and enjoyed by all.

Top Time is an inclusive and sociable group for adults with events and activities that range from talks, demonstrations, and activities. It is held fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons throughout the year, between 2.30pm -4.00pm. Forthcoming dates from the new year are: 10th & 24th January; 7th & 21st February; 7th & 21st March. There is no need to book so please come along.

Lavenham Monthly Code Club – next meeting: Saturday 10th December 11.00-12.30pm Another successful and fun-filled Code Club was enjoyed by all on Saturday 5th November. The children created a set of instructions for their computer to follow. There are only a few more spaces still available so if you are interested, please book by either emailing: lavenham.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk or phone: 01787 247729

Charity Christmas Cards available

There are many different designs to choose from with proceeds supporting Suffolk Libraries and other charities.

Lavenham Library would like to thank our customers for their support and we wish you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS! Lavenham Library, Lavenham Village Hall, Church St CO10 9QT Tel 01787 247729 www.suffolklibraries.co.uk Email: lavenham.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk

CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES, ART, CRAFTS, FOOD & WINE

Franklyn Nevard Associates

CCLL The Helping Hand for Ukraine

You may notice a new look to the Charity as we focus our efforts on helping the people in Ukraine. Previously our prime directive has been to bring the children to the UK for health respite relief from both Belarus & Ukraine, the events of recent years have prevented this and whilst we continue to strive to work with the Government to allow this programme to restart we are also focusing on taking the help to the people, where it is needed most. This year our Christmas project for the children will take a different format. We cannot visit the families in Ukraine to deliver the programme. But, there is no way we want to let the children down. Not only do they deserve to receive the Christmas Presents but they desperately need a break from the mental stress of what has surrounded them since February.

We are going to be bringing approx. 100 children from Ukraine by Coach to join us in Poland close to the border with Ukraine. The children will stay with us for 4 days and experience a variety of activities to include: Christmas Parties, BBQ’s in the forest, Cinema, Pizza Making experience and craft workshops. Children and accompanying mothers will receive gifts sent from Mid Suffolk. We have negotiated the hire of a facility which is normally used for weddings and other celebrations as, whilst more expensive, is the only facility that could accommodate our numbers. All other possible venues are occupied by refugee families. We will then bring a further group of children who are currently refugee’d within Poland and will be from the younger age group who would have been too young to travel without their parents from Ukraine. Their parents will accompany them on “day visits” to our activities. We will also visit refugee’d families in residential centres to deliver presents for children and household essentials for the family.

We leave on 4th December and on my return will update with news and photographs of the visit.

Thank you to all those who continue to support us.

Elizabeth Parker, Chair, 07771 550868

CCLL – The Helping Hand for Ukraine

Margaret Laws

Margaret will not be sending Christmas cards this year, but wishes all friends a Happy Christmas and all good things for the coming year.

Life at The Shelley Centre

This has been a very short term for us. The building works took away the first half, and the second half has raced by. We are closing on December 2nd, with only the lovely Carol Service to come on 3rd.

That is when riders and their supporters from home join the Shelley team to celebrate the birth of that amazing human, Jesus. All the live ponies will be represented, and the Shetlands usually play a part in the tableau. Babs and I can listen in with ears forward. (Well, Babs has no ears, poor thing.)

The finishing touches to the extension should take place over the holidays. Feedback from all the workers is positive, the new space works well. They are all grateful to Lyn for overseeing the plans, and to our wonderful benefactor who made this possible. The committee is deciding about naming the space after him, but I’m not telling tales right now!

We had a great Christmas Hamper raffled in November but the winner won’t be announced before my copy has to be filed! I’ll tell you in January.

There are so many good causes to be supported at this time of year that nobody can attend to them all. We at Shelley are so grateful for the help we do get, I’ll say a big thank you now on behalf of all the horses and their riders. May this Christmas be a lovely one for you, even whilst you are struggling with war and recession induced constraints. We all send our kindest best wishes and hopes for peace, goodwill to all, and many blessings. www.shelleyrda.com Telephone: 01473 824172

Bildeston Carpet Bowls

Hello again, Brenda here from Bildeston Carpet Bowls Club and it's nearly Christmas, so here is an update on our next sessions, which we all hope some of you will come along and see what we do at Chamberlain Hall.

Tuesday 6th December: Roll Up (practice) at home

Thursday 8th December: Match with Elmsett away

Tuesday 15th December: Roll up home

Tuesday 10th January: Roll up home Wed. 11th January: Match with Offton away Hoping some of you will come along and give us a try, the first two sessions free, with tuition. If you are interested, please call Mike McIntyre on 01284 827688

Kersey Table Tennis Club

We are a small and friendly club and welcome players of all abilities. The purpose of the club is social and recreational. We do not play competition. We operate from Kersey village hall on Thursday evenings between 7:30pm and 9:00pm. Our fees are: Adults £2.50 for one hour or £3.00 for the full session, Juniors (under 18) £2.00 irrespective of duration.

Contact: Adrian Blyth 01473827805 (amblyth1@gmail.com)

Gipping

appointed to deliver new homes at Corks Lane, Hadleigh

new homes at Corks Lane, Hadleigh.

The site, which is located at the former council offices, will see a regeneration of original buildings to preserve and enhance the original structure, ensuring the character and features of the existing building are retained through sympathetic conversion.

The site is in a key location in Hadleigh, close to shops, schools, and the town’s amenities and will offer 49 new homes. Work onsite started in the summer and progress on site to date has included clearing the site, formatting car park area, demolition of non-listed buildings (where necessary) and commencement of retaining wall structures.

The next steps will be installing drainage and associated ground works, completion of the retaining walls and boundary treatment alongside Hadleigh Cricket Club and car park installation. Early in the new year work will begin on the development on the new build properties. It is expected that the new homes will be available early summer 2024.

Cllr David Busby, Babergh District Council cabinet member for Finance, Assets, and Investments, commented: “The regeneration of this land to create almost 50 homes is an important development for Hadleigh. With its location close to the town’s shops leisure facilities and schools, these new homes support our vision for creating and place that people are proud to call home.”

The Corks Lane development is part of Babergh District Council’s ongoing investment in the town, including over 20 affordable homes at Angel Court that were completed in 2021.

For more information, please visit www.babergh.gov.uk

Rita Hoyle

David Hoyle sadly announces the passing of Rita Hoyle on the 1st November 2022. Rita was a truly inspirational woman, a tour de force and played an active role in the Community. The messages and tributes received by the family describe Rita as amazing, incredibly thoughtful and kind, witty and partial to an occasional Sauv Blanc. Rita leaves a void that will not be filled but our memories and tributes will sustain David and sons Benjamin and Samuel throughout and forevertime.

Terrence Tildesley

Remembering my dear husband Terry on December 9th, our 61st Wedding Anniversary. Love him and miss him.

Forever in my heart, Margaret

Babergh District Councillors joined directors from Babergh Growth and project leaders from Gipping Construction to review progress of the development of

What a cheek! Last month Ollie mocked me ‘writing’ our news for ten years when I claim to be eight? Well, the laugh is on him because he was older than me when he arrived in 2013! Our resident black cat was found nearly dead, came in after a week at the vet’s, broke out of a pet carrier and headed straight for the house. We get on alright really and he gives a different view of SESAW life which is still very busy.

Only last week two lovely tabby cats came in when their owner sadly died. They have always been together and they are used to living with two big dogs. We also have Signe, a ten year old Eurasier spitz type of dog that was living in a car with her owner when they lost their home. She is used to having company all the time so needs a loving human companion, maybe with another dog.

At this the time of the year we express our appreciation for those who support the work of SESAW in many different ways. The list is endless but you know who you are and we send you a massive THANK YOU. That includes the shops and vets that host our food collection bins and Kelvin and his team at Community News for giving us a ‘voice’ to talk to you. As we all face the future during such a worrying time everyone at SESAW wishes you peace, good health and happiness, including me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua. Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare, Registered Charity No.1124029, Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6 4PP. Tel: 01787 210888, www.sesaw.co.uk

Happy Christmas

Wishing all our friends and old neighbours a very happy Christmas and New Year, we miss you all.

Best wishes, Sue and Bill

It’s Christmas Time

It’s time to get into the Christmas mood. Come along and join Hadleigh Community Choir for our winter concert 2022 Number One at Christmas.

Hadleigh United Reformed Church, Market Place, Hadleigh IP7 5DL at 2:30pm Saturday 10th December 2022. £10 in advance, £12 on the door (Under 12’s free) - Includes a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie (or alternative)

Tickets are available from Keith Avis Newsagents, The Idler Bookshop or call me on 07778 860267.

We will be singing favourite Christmas songs (A Spaceman Came Travelling, Stop the Cavalry, I Believe in Father Christmas), Traditional Carols (with a twist) and much more. You will also have a chance to exercise your vocal chords as we sing carols together. Let us entertain you!

Simon Thompson, Assistant MD, Hadleigh Community Choir

Do you enjoy cards, if so come and play a game of whist? We play 18 hands with a break for refreshments, £3.00 to play. We hold a bring a prize, win a prize raffle. Contact Angela on 01449 740414 for more details.

Hadleigh & District Flower Club

For our October meeting we had a wonderful demonstration from Helen Bird (Marks Tey), Titled “This is my Way”. She had a great amount of foliage from her very large garden and very good plant and flower knowledge. She provided a good mixture of arranging from traditional to a more modern winter design.

Next month will be our Christmas demonstration, which is always a favourite time for the club. We will be meeting on December 13th, 2022, at The Hadleigh United Reformed Church. Arrival 7pm for 7.30pm start.

The demonstrator will be Helen Sheard from Ingatestone, and her title is “Festive Spirit” Our friendly club would love to see you there and any friend’s welcome.

Hidden Gardens of Hadleigh 2023

The next Hidden Gardens of Hadleigh will take place on Saturday 3 June 2023, in aid of the Friends of St Mary’s Church, the charity which helps to maintain our Grade 1 listed parish church and the Deanery Tower. Last year, the record sum of money raised enabled the Friends to fund the repair of all the stained glass in the church, and a similar project will, we hope, be funded by the money raised in 2023.

There will be a wide range of different gardens to be visited across the town, and light lunches will be available in the church. Plant sales and teas will be offered by a number of the gardens taking part, and the event will run from 1100-1700. HGH brings many people into Hadleigh, some for the first time, and it has proved to be a brilliant day out for visitors, as well as a chance for our town to show its many attractions to a wider public – the organisers of next year’s Hidden Gardens are very keen that it should be seen as a community-wide event, a benefit not only for the church but for Hadleigh as a whole. If you would like to help out – by opening your garden, as a member of the organising committee, or by helping on the day with catering and guiding – please get in touch with me. My email is: hghchair@btinternet.com. Frank Minns –Chair, Hidden Gardens of Hadleigh

Hadleigh Walkers

Our walk on Saturday 10th Dec will start and end in Hadleigh. As we are approaching Christmas, we have chosen a shorter circular walk of around 8 miles taking in some of the best of Hadleigh’s countryside and providing a number of points where the walk can be shortened in the event of bad weather. We will leave Stonehouse Road car park at 0930 and proceed to the cemetery, Constitution Hill, Halfway House, Holbecks, West towards the Lower Raydon Rd, Rands Fm, Bullocky Fen, Hill Fm, Benton End and then across and back into Hadleigh via the Railway Walk. We should be back into Hadleigh by 1330 even allowing for a refreshment break along the way As usual, we aim to maintain a not-too-demanding 2.5 mph (4 km/hr) however remember that the proposed route involves some modest up and downs. Walkers should be aware that any weather is possible so strong shoes or preferably walking boots should be worn as the ground will be muddy or rough in places. Everyone is welcome, including well behaved dogs. 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 07483 887658.

An evening packed full of colourful gardens and stories of inspiring fund raising for numerous charities. That was our November meeting with speaker Michael Cole. The National Garden Scheme gives us access to beautiful gardens not normally open to the public while raising money for many favourite charities as well as some new smaller ones. We all enjoy a wander round other peoples gardens followed by tea and cake, what better way to support good causes. Our weather is changing, becoming generally warmer so it is possible that more plants can be left in to over winter in the garden. One such plant is the lovely Salvia Amistad. This ornamental sage can grow to five foot with masses of purple flowers from May till November. A generous mulch incase of frost, then cut back in the spring. It is also easy to propagate from cuttings. Dahlias are another plant that can be left in the ground again with a mulch. Even Pelargoniums planted in the garden may well survive the winter. But don’t blame me if we get a hard winter...that’s part of the joy of gardening!

On December 12th we have our annual quiz with a buffet provided by the committee. This is just for fun with general topics not all gardening. A social evening with mulled wine to end our year. There is no competition but the winner of the year will be announced. Please make a note for January 9th as that months meeting will not be in the Guildhall... but in the Dining Room where we use to meet, entrance opposite the Ram pub. This is only for one meeting as the Guildhall is not available in January. We look forward to seeing you on December 12th in the Guildhall at 7.30 pm, guests always welcome. There will be a special Christmas raffle and good company guaranteed.

Christmas Crafts

The Country Thread Group members make the most of every opportunity to raise money for the St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich. The monthly craft stalls in St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh, in November was a perfect chance to display and sell their many unusual Christmas creations for their worthwhile cause. Their stall was laden with handcrafted gifts, seasonal decorations, knitted toys and children’s sweaters. This colourful, well- priced array tempted shoppers to spend £100 in a few hours. The money, which will go to the Hospice in Ipswich, will be gift aided making the final total 25% more than their actual takings. Any unsold items will swell the Christmas stock of the St Elizabeth Hospice Shops in Ipswich. If you enjoy being sociable and creative why not join this friendly group at 7pm on a Wednesday in the URC room in Hadleigh?

For further information please contact Mavis Gordon mavis.gordon@mypostoffice.co.uk

Polstead Art and Craft Exhibition 2022

The 21st Year of Polstead Art & Craft Group took place on the 22nd & 23rd October and was well supported by the local community as well as those holidaying locally. There was no entry fee, but many who attended gave voluntary donations having seen the quality of the work exhibited, and left lovely positive comments in our visitors book.

Visitors also enjoyed the endless supply of refreshments, freshly baked and made available by members, friends, and relatives for which we sold for a nominal cost to raise funds for the group. One couple visiting from their home city of Rome, Italy recognised an Italian scene undertaken by one of the members of the group, and were keen to purchase the picture. This was very exciting for the artist who was willing to sell them the picture, and the couple went away thrilled with their purchase. We would like to thank all exhibitors, the support of their family and friends who have made this exhibition possible, along with the Community Shop, and the Village as a whole who have continually supported the club over the last twenty one years. Thank You!

Hadleigh Evening WI

We had a very amusing talk from Linda Scoles about the problems she has had over the years buying Christmas gifts for her husband. We do not have a meeting in December so will be having a January Cheer-up when we will feast following Armchair Exercises with Jill Mason. The Lunch Bunch enjoyed a meal at Belstead Brook Hotel in November and look forward to getting together at Tito's in December. Ten Amblers enjoyed a walk around Dyehouse Fields Woods and the centre of Lavenham last month. They meet up on the 7th December - amble to be dictated by the weather prior to the usual coffee and cake. The Bookworms choice for over Christmas is The Salt Path followed by The Wild Silence, both books by Raynor Winn. We meet at 7.30pm in the Library Seminar Room on the third Tuesday.

Glenn Abbassi Secretary 07870 312409, Sheila Webb President 01473 827554

Lavenham Sinfonia

The Sinfonia’s 2023 programme is now fully confirmed. The full 2023 programme of works, conductors and soloists is now confirmed:SPRING CONCERT

Sunday April 23 2023 at 19:00 at Lavenham Church

• Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin

• Ponce: Concierto del Sur (Guitar Concerto)

• Haydn: Symphony No.104 “London”

Conductor: Vicente Chavarria. Soloist: Giorgio Serci SUMMER CONCERT

Sunday June 25 2023 at 19:00 at Lavenham Church

• Cimarosa: Overture “The Secret Marriage”

• Haydn: Cello Concerto in C major

• Beethoven: Symphony No.3 “Eroica”

Conductor: Suzanne Dexter-Mills. Soloist: Thomas Isaac AUTUMN CONCERT

Sunday September 17 2023 at 1900 at Lavenham Church

• Brahms: Overture “Tragic”

• Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No.2

• Brahms: Symphony No.2

Conductor: Anita Datta. Soloist: Mathilde Milwidsky

The Sinfonia is also planning a special concert at Lavenham Village Hall in November 2023. More details will be available in January 2023.

Registered charity No. 109175

French’s Care Haven

Hello to our readers, Sorry for missing October news, I had to have an operation, so was off recovering. Our quiz night went well and those who came had a good night of fun, food, drink and entertainment, so well done to Sharon who organised it and all our team who helped on the night.

Last time I mentioned that someone had said they would supply us with a kitchen for our first aid, well Sid did not fail to do what he said and what a super job he did, I could not have ask for more, Thank you Sid. We now have a camping gas stove that is kept in a safe place, where we can boil water if needed. Gone are the days of me running up the road knocking on houses for a bucket of hot water, like I have done before when one of our donkeys had an abscess in his foot that I needed to poultice. At the moment we have a small good team of helpers, one of those ladies is Sarah pictured, who got on with the mornings jobs even though it was flooded, muddy and poured with rain the whole day, that is dedication, also a Thank you to Darren for helping John and Paul with our fencing and some tidying up of lino in our first aid section. If you would like to join our team of happy helpers then please do give me a call, we can never have enough help, as more volunteers mean more TLC time that goes to the animals each day. We have our yearly Christmas raffle coming up, tickets are on sale now, contact Sharon on: 07999 051401 or email: frenchs100club@gmail.com.

Tickets are £5 each and we have a mix of super prizes, with our top two prizes being a round of golf for 4 people at The beautiful Stoke by Nayland Golf Club and Resort and the 2nd prize is a Spa Day at the resort. They have great bars and restaurants where you can finish the day having some good food. A big thank you goes to Mary who supports our Charity each year and gives us these wonderful prizes. We need the help and support of local businesses and individual people like this, so that we can continue to do what we do best and keep our rescued animals loved and well cared for and give additional help to people who suffer with loneliness or their mental health. If you would like to do something for us or have any ideas then please contact me, my details are below, I would love to hear from you and start a plan of action. The rugs are back out and on the horses and ponies, now all the rain and low temperatures are here for the winter. In the picture little 34 year old Chrystal is dressed and ready for the winter. I cannot remember a year where they have not had to have them on until November, because it is still warm, it has been crazy. As I sit and write this I am looking out of my upstairs office window into a bird nest full of baby birds, in November! Like a lot of plants and wild life they are confused by the weather. It is scary what we are going to face in the coming years. We are looking for a chap who likes to do a bit of strimming and has a couple of hours spare here and there, so that we can get on top of those tidy up jobs that need doing. Would you be able to help us please, or can you let anyone you know that we are looking for help and ask them to contact me. Little things like this put a smile on my face and lift some of the weight off my shoulders. I hope you all have a wonderful and jolly good Christmas and New Year, let’s all see what 2023 has to bring. Here is hoping for a healthy, happy, prosperous New Year. Sending Best wishes from all of us at French’s Care Haven. French’s is a charity on your doorstep. Can you help, either with time, donations or sponsorship? You are welcome to come along and meet our animals. Call me for an appointment.

Jann on 07747 755556 or email: jann.turner@hotmail.co.uk Website: FrenchsCareHaven.org.uk

Mitchell completes his marathon challenge

Nannie and Grandad would like to say how very proud we are of our little Grandson Mitchell for doing an ultra marathon of 31 miles through the month of October for cancer awareness. Mitchell’s mum is currently having treatment and we would like to thank everyone who donated for the run which has raised £3,800 to date. We would also like to thank everyone who joined us for an afternoon tea where we raised £500. A big thank you to family and friends who have given Mitchell so much support on his runs, we think everyone had a lot of fun! Lots of hugs and kisses go to Mitchell for what he has done, Nannie and Grandad love you so much xxx. If anyone would still like to donate to this very worthwhile cause, please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tina-russo

New Captains make history at Stoke by Nayland

Glen and Corinne Jackson became the New Men’s and Ladies Captains for Stoke By Nayland. They are the first married couple to reign together in the clubs 50 year history. Over 200 members joined in with a delicious breakfast before going outside to watch the New Captains ‘Drive in’.

As the first Married Couple they decided to do a synchronised “Drive In’. The starter got the members to count them in, with both balls leaving their clubs in perfect unison, the ‘Drive In’ was a great success!! Both Gainsborough and Constable courses were absolutely full with over 200 members taking part in a Greensomes Competition. At the halfway points on both courses the members were greeted by the “Suffolk Gin Distillery” who handed out samples of their delicious Gin. Members Jodie Clifford and Ben Dixon got an Albatross on the 15th Constable Par 5!! An amazing achievement. It was a great day with a great atmosphere. There were 31 winners of the day including “Guess the length of the Captains Drive” the winners received a bottle each of Ernie Els wine kindly donated by “Promotion Wine” based in Stoke By Nayland. We raised £267 for our charities.

1st place on the Gainsborough course were James Head and Preven Nayager with 45pts; 1st place on the Constable course were Graham Cork and Kevin Walsh with 44pts. There were 9 hole Nearest the pin prizes.

The Hadleigh Society

Nick Shimwell and Jack Cresswell will outline how the nature reserve, Sudbury Common Lands – which have never been ploughed – are managed sympathetically to the environment. Rushes and sedges grow in the pastures along with a variety of wild flowers while numerous species of native grasses support grazing cattle. In addition, ditches and ponds provide habitat for a range of wildlife and insects. The challenge is to retain the ancient farming traditions in the face of changing agricultural practices and increasing human pressures.

Hadleigh Hairloom Walk In Family Salon

Christmas Opening Hours:

Friday 23rd December 9 am - 5.30 pm

Saturday 24th December 8.30 am - 2 pm

Sunday 25th to Wednesday 28th December CLOSED

Thursday 29th December 10 am - 4 pm

Friday 30th December 10 am - 4 pm

Saturday 31st December 10 am - 4 pm

Monday 2nd January CLOSED

Tuesday 3rd January 9 am - 7 pm

Wednesday 4th January 9 - 8 pm

Thursday 5th January 9 am - 8 pm

Friday 6th January 9 am - 5.30 pm

7th January 8.30 - 4 pm

Glen & Corinne Jackson, Driving In on the Gainsborough 1st

The Arts Society Stour Valley might be for you

We offer illustrated Monthly Talks, Visits, Special Interest Days + a quarterly magazine & much more – all at a very reasonable cost on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11 am at The Village Hall (opp The Bull).

Please Note: Due to a surge in popularity since our Autumn programme launched, a membership waiting list temporarily exists. For further details and to get your name onto the waiting list Contact: info@TASstourvalley.org.uk quoting CN or via our website www.TASstourvalley.org.uk.

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14 December

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- Christmas at Covent Garden

Years Of Christmas Shows

Most of what we now consider to be quintessential pantomime can be traced back to the operas and ballets put on at Covent Garden during its first 200 years. Panto has moved to the Palladium but you can still see its components every Christmas in the operas and ballets at the Royal Opera House. The original magic shown evolving through the ages.

Sudbury & District Citizens Advice

Last year I fell for a scam when I was doing my Christmas shopping. The scam was clever. I thought I was getting a good deal but didn't realise I was being scammed until it was too late. How can I avoid the same thing happening again this year?

Scammers’ tactics become more sophisticated every year, making scams tricky to recognise, but there are things you can look out for. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. For example, tickets to an event that are much cheaper than they’re being sold elsewhere, or a holiday that’s a lot less than you’d expect to pay. Be wary of people contacting you out of the blue on social media sites or via text and email offering an item for sale or deal on something.

Do your research. If you’re buying from a website you haven’t used before, spend a few minutes researching it. A good place to start is finding a website’s terms and conditions. You should also look up the company’s address, this can normally be found in the website’s ‘contact us’ section and should have a street name, not just a post office box. If it’s a registered UK company, you can check its details on the Companies House website.

Check to see what people have said about the company. It’s worth looking at different review websites to see other people’s feedback – don’t rely on reviews the company has put on its own website.

Scammers will often ask you to pay in an unusual way, or very quickly. For example, you’re asked to send money through a transfer service like MoneyGram or Western Union or pay via vouchers. Remember never give away your personal information like a password or PIN and never click on or download anything you don't trust.

To find out about scams across the country, you can sign up to the Trading Standards email alert on their website. If you've been scammed, there are organisations you should report the scam to. If you’ve transferred money in the last 24 hours, speak to your bank and the police. You should also contact the police if the scammer is in your area, or you feel unsafe. You can also report the scam to Citizens Advice and Action Fraud, telephone 0300 123 2040. Don't feel embarrassed about reporting a scam – scammers are clever, and it can happen to anyone. Reporting a scam helps track down and stop scammers, helping to prevent it from happening to others too.

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.

Alternatively, contact us via email at advice@sudburycab.org.uk or visit www.sudburycab.org.uk/contact

Lavenham Bird Cub programme

Indoor Talks

Thursday 16th February 2.30 pm Lavenham Village Hall

Brian Forgham Memorial Lecture (free to non-members)

Presented by: Peter Partington, well-known local bird artist & photographer

Outdoor Field Trips

For all these, meeting will be at the car park/ visitor centre at 9.30 am (unless otherwise noted)

Saturday 29th April Landguard Bird Observatory IP11 3TW at 8am. This will be a guided tour, including a ringing demonstration by Nigel Odin

Wednesday 17th May Fingringhoe Wick, CO5 7DN (a donation will be requested from non-members of Essex Wildlife Trust)

Saturday 17th June West Stow Country Park IP28 6HG (parking charges apply )

Friday 21st July Abberton Reservoir CO2 0EU, This will be a guided tour led by Liz Huxley meeting at 10 am

Thursday 17th August Sudbury Water Meadows, Meet 4.30 pm at the station car park.

Thursday 21st September Foxearth Meadows CO10 7HZ: this will be a guided tour led by the manager, Mark Prina, and a donation will be requested to A Rocha (conservation charity)

New Members Welcome

Apply Timothy Rose 01787 248278 tcrose@btinternet.com

Hadleigh’s History on your Doorstep

A rear view of the Hadleigh Corn Exchange, once an important part of the market scene and which was traditionally always held on a Monday. The building was built of the prestigious Suffolk White bricks and including moulded detail with terracotta the time of this photograph, believed to have been taken during the 1950s, the scope of market day had declined to mainly eggs, poultry and some deadstock. The market closed in December 1958. Stacked here is a range of substantial second hand timbers awaiting to be auctioned. In the Market Place at this time, some of the wrought iron pens for the livestock were still remaining and were located approximately in the area where the tree with its circular seat is today.

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

Visitors are welcome by appointment only.

Email: hadleigharchives@gmail.com Tel: 01473 823884

Orchard Barn shingle roof and other green training news

We’re making good progress on the shingle roof project. Volunteers are getting fitter and more skilled, learning how to use traditional greenwood working tools (such as a froe) to cleave Sweet Chestnut logs and convert them into roof tiles. In the last year, OBee Community Interest Company (the social enterprise that runs Orchard Barn) has successfully obtained funding to train regular volunteers in timber framing and natural building. Our annual report shines a light on our progress. We keep a daily record of the number of days volunteers work with us and the type of activity they undertake. There are three categories of activities - unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled. In the last year the number of semi-skilled days has more than doubled (from 331.5 in 20-21 to 739 in 21-22). Thank you to our volunteers for your time, and funders for enabling this to happen.

In the last month our Environmental Education work at Orchard Barn has been recognised by our local council when we were chosen as finalists in MSDC/Babergh’s Innovation Awards for the category of Sustainable Building. Our innovative approach is that we are actively supporting local volunteers and trainees to increase their green credentials by working with locally sourced building materials, by using human energy instead of fossil fuels! At the award ceremony the winners were a local company called Natural Building Solutions - whom we congratulate for their work in reducing the carbon footprint of building!

Going forward we are looking for more volunteers to get involved in the shingle roof project this winter, and in the spring, the hybrid daub insulation project. Both projects offer friendship, fun and builds fitness in a natural outdoor environment. AND free training is provided to volunteers who can commit to one day a week volunteering on the project (we are 4 miles south of Stowmarket). Interested?

Please email carole.orchardbarn@gmail.com to find out more

Hadleigh Art Club

We meet from 2.00 until 4.00 pm on Tuesday afternoons during term time in the Seminar Room above the Library. For those who ask, we try to give advice, guidance and constructive criticism but there is no 'teacher'. We all do art because we enjoy it, not necessarily because we are good at it, we all have pieces that turn out well and others that don't, so please don't worry about your ability, just come along and join in, we're a friendly group. We charge £2 per session to the cover cost of room hire and tea/coffee. You only pay for the sessions you attend and the first one is free so you are welcome to drop in and see us on a Tuesday afternoon.

Annual membership subs are £5 and are due in May. We have a list of weekly topics and these are only suggestions for anyone who wants ideas on what to do. Some people will be working on one of the topics (not always the current week’s) while others will be working on their own subject. Feel free to choose.

Programme for December 2022

29/11/2022 Children's toys - old and new 06/12/2022 Dusk and night scenes - a wet street with reflected shop and street lights

13/12/2022 Pen and wash mountain scenes

20/12/2022 Christmas Social

We return after our Christmas break on 10th January 2023

Hadleigh Cycling Club Agm and Awards

Hadleigh Cycling Club’s AGM (Friday, 6.30pm, 2nd December, The George PH) will be an opportunity to reflect on 2022, to acknowledge the efforts of those who have served the Club and to look forward to 2023.

The AGM will celebrate the enormous contribution of Simon King. Simon has led the coaching team and been our secretary. Over the Club’s first decade, he has maintained high standards and shown great personal commitment and positivity.

The lockdown impacted the Club, as it has done many other local organisations. We weren’t able to run the Junior section and our efforts to build on the inaugural summer of cycling programme at the Northern Gateway were unsuccessful. However, we now have new coaches on board and we are already planning for a Go-Ride day next Easter (more news to follow).

We are keen to build on the small group of riders who have raced in HCC colours recently: Ciaran, Charlie, Evie and Aaron. Aaron, in particular, has had a terrific year, competing in 31 races with 10 podium finishes.

We made the decision to cancel the Gayford Flyer Sportive and reimburse 150 riders as it was scheduled immediately after the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

The Women’s Tour riders sprinted through Hadleigh on 6th June which was, unfortunately, the only day that it rained in the town in summer 2022. However large numbers turned out to celebrate the efforts of the professional riders and it gave us the opportunity to promote the women’s group that cycles most Friday mornings.

The Club relies on many volunteers who lead social rides, especially Farhad, Chris, Benson and Katie. We also acknowledge the support of Hadleigh Town Council in supporting free cycle maintenance sessions.

We always endeavour to keep HCC’s membership fee as low as possible and it is currently only £10. Details of membership can be found on our website. The Club runs a social ride on Sundays usually starting at 9.00am from The George and there is a café stop. Currently, we’re also running regular rides on Fridays (women). The rides are weather dependant so, if in doubt, check our Facebook page @hadleighcyclingclub Twitter @HadleighCycling or www.hadleighcyclingclub.co.uk

Happy Christmas to all our riders and all the best for 2023.

Fidelis Activity News

October’s meeting was a visit from the dogs trust, where we learned about this wonderful charity and the dedicated staff and volunteers who care for our unloved and discarded dogs. Their aim is to rehome and address any issues with their dogs, however long it takes.

The dogs are pampered and well cared for while at their centres to ensure they look their best, and with vets on site, any health issues are identified and dealt with. The volunteers and staff who walk the dogs, have woodland and paddocks available, and there was even a doggy lounge.

November’s meeting is Morris dancing, and in December we have our Christmas meal.

Our ladies are a friendly group who enjoy a varied mix of talks and demonstrations, who meet monthly.

If you would like to hear more or you are interested in joining us, please email: lesleycook0653@gmail.com.

Remembering your Faithful Friend this Christmas

Christmas may be a time to remember family and friends - but Dogs Trust Snetterton is also asking local dog owners to remember their fourlegged friends this festive time, with a Canine Care Card.

The Canine Care Card is a free service, which helps to ensure your dog’s future, in the event of you either passing away, receiving a life-changing diagnosis or moving into a care home. This can often be a great concern to some people, who perhaps do not have a family member or friend in a position to look after their dog, should the worst happen. Therefore, by signing up to the service, Dogs Trust can offer peace of mind, reassuring you that your faithful friend will be well cared for by the charity. It is easy to sign up to the service, which simply asks for some information on your dog, including their likes and dislikes, as well as your dog’s medical history and your vet details. It also asks for you to confirm who you would like as your Dog Guardian. This should be someone you trust, like a friend, family member, solicitor, neighbour or vet, who can sign over ownership of your dog to Dogs Trust on your behalf, should you become seriously ill or pass away. You can register online by going to www.dogstrust.org.uk and searching for ‘Canine Care Card’ - or if you do not have access to the internet, you can request a paper version of the application form. Once the form is submitted, Dogs Trust will then write to you, to confirm when your application has been processed. Once signed up, should your card ever need to be activated, Dogs Trust will then arrange with your Dog Guardian for your dog to come into the rehoming centre or into foster care. With a team of vets, trainers and behaviourists on hand if needed, your dog will then be welcomed, loved and well cared for by the charity, who will work tirelessly to find a loving new home for your much-loved canine companion.

If you would like further information about the Canine Care Card, or to request a paper application form, please contact Dogs Trust Snetterton’s Supporter Relations Officer, Paige Pope, at paige.pope@dogstrust.org.uk or phone 01953 497912.

Lavenham Carpet Bowls Club

Well, it is finally December, so I think I can now wish everyone Season's Greetings from the Carpet Bowls Club We have our Annual Christmas Lunch coming up on Wednesday 7th December, thanks to Heather arranging it yet again.

So we will not be at the Village Hall on that day, but will be there on the Thursday evening at 7.30pm, and also be there on the next 2 wednesday afternoons as well as Thursday 15th December. Last Wednesday afternoon session is 21 December at 2pm. We will recommence session on Wednesday 4th January 2023.

At our Christmas lunch we will officially award trophies to the winners of our in-house competitions. A new name appears on our Single's trophy, Mike Purnell. Mike's name is also now on the Pairs trophy along with Val Daniels. Apologies for spelling Mike's surname wrong in the last issue. Val was also a winner in the Triples along with John Greatorex, and my husband Jon Beatham. Finally Val, made it a 3rd win by being in the Lassies team which won the President's Cup, against the Lads team, a match hotly contested each year. Her team mates were Daphne Cook, Irene Bugg, and myself, so one each for our family!

If you would like to join in the fun, please come along to any of our sessions - The first 2 sessions are free to find out if you like Carpet Bowls and us!

Marilyn Beatham – Club Secretary

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Three finalists for Babergh and Mid Suffolk at Building Excellence Awards

The councils’ Building Control Team has won three regional awards in the annual Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence Awards, and move onto the national final in London in January 2023.

The three finalists are:

Best Small Social Housing Development – Angel Court, Hadleigh Best Non-residential Extension or Alteration – The Regal, Stowmarket

Best Small New Housing Development – Low Street, Glemsford

The team was also ‘Highly Commended’ in the Extension category for their work supporting the extension and renovation of a 1930s bungalow in Newton. BMSDC Building Control ensures home improvements and developments in the districts are in line with the UK’s building regulations. The team can also advise planning applicants on all parts of their builds to make sure they are to the highest professional and environmental standards. The former residential home in Angel Court, also owned by Babergh District Council, is now 21 new flats offering homes for rent and affordable shared ownership options for households most in need.

The project for Babergh District Council was designed by Ingleton Wood and built by Pentaco Construction, with the team advising both to ensure sustainability and the council’s high social housing standards were at the centre of the project.

Cloth Nappies making a come back

HEAT has been raising awareness of single use plastics and now we want to highlight the issue of personal products that are piling up in landfill and polluting our rivers and oceans. From babies to old age we use disposable nappies, period and incontinence products. What’s the impact of these on our planet, our health, and our pockets? The ‘average’ baby uses approximately 5,000 disposable nappies which can cost on average £825 per baby and contain harsh chemicals which sit against the baby’s delicate skin. On average a woman will use 11,000 disposable period products costing £5,000 during her reproductive life.

These products contain plastic and a cocktail of toxic chemicals and, according to Anglia Water, tampons and sanitary pads are one of the biggest causes of blockages in sewage pipes. We can imagine disposable incontinence products having similar impact.

So what are the alternatives? Reusables are kinder to the environment and our health. Cloth nappies can save £200-£500 over the time your baby is likely to be in nappies (see Suffolk Cloth Nappies on Facebook for more information). More women are switching to reusable period wear, which are 88-98% cheaper over a lifetime. The same will surely apply to incontinence products for adults too.

Want to know more? Contact HEAT if you’d like to get involved with supporting more sustainable personal products. You can also book a free period workshop for your school, work or group to learn more. Contact hadleigh.heat@hotmail.com

Architect

Franklyn Nevard......................01473 372382

Art Gallery

Brett Gallery............................01449 741553

Accountants / Financial Services

Thompson Financial Consulting ...01473 828973

Walter Wright..........................01473 822143

Suffolk Tax Accountants.........01473 657000

Hunt Home Finance................01473 598900

Matthew Douglas....................01473 927072

Butchers

Andrews Butchers...................01473 827720

Builders / Property Maintenance

C.A. Builders...........................01473 824404

Simon Farthing.......................07823 333451

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

Tony Faulkner..........................01473 822122

A&L Builders...........................07487 629944

Cards, Gifts, Stationery

Keith Avis................................01473 823131

Carpets / Flooring

A.J. Carpets............................01473 822240

Car Sales, Servicing, Repairs & Valet

Ainger Holbrow.......................01473 823286

L.S. Eaves...............................01206 262123

Complete Car Services............01473 828991

Paul Wilding...........................01473 827272

S. T. Services Simon Tydeman .07783 033401

Crockatt Garage......................01473 824342

Invicta Garage.........................01473 823172

Chimney Sweep / Fireplace Services

TL Chimneys...........................07733 420611

Clothes

ZOR Boutique.........................07969 525859

Doors, Windows & Blinds

Andy Grimsey.........................01473 823584

Tim Allen Windows.................01473 827086

Hadleigh Glass........................01473 822415

Surefix....................................01473 827004

Thorr Doors............................07872 903135

Electrical Goods and Supplies

Hicks TV & Audio Solutions....07968 686035

Electricians

S Cowle Electrical...................01473 823179

Energy on Tap.........................07780 975787

English Teacher

Emily Evans............................07951 724425

Estate Agents

Frost & Partners.....................01473 823456

Chapman Stickels...................01473 372372

Hizzy.......................................01473 875101

Farm Shops Hollowtrees.............................01449 741247 Funeral / Grave Services R. Gwinnell.............................01473 824440 W. A. Deacon..........................01787 248282

Garage Doors

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

Garden Machinery Repair W. J. Green.............................01473 823839 Steve Blake.............................07813 814623

Garden Services

4 Life Landscapes...................01473 828117 Grass To Glass........................01473 828269 H J Tree Care..........................07828 243024

Hair and Beauty

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

Louise Watling Beauty............07881 383631

Health and Fitness

Hadleigh Boxford Practice......01473 822961

Hadleigh Dental Surgery.........01473 823092

Hearing Care Centre................08000 962637

Sally Mowles Foot Health Care.01473 822902

Hadleigh Physiotherapy..........01473 810185

Equlibrium Therapy.................07903 722746

Body & Mind As One.............07506 350 455

Feet First.................................07393 193476

I.T. and Computer Services

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

Vulcan Computer Services......07711 904439

Laundry Services

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

Happy Home Co. Ironing........07710 493325

Mortgage & Protection Advice

GKM Financial.........................01473 898065

Dennis Lipton.........................0788 5566526

Newsagents

Keith Avis................................01473 823131

Nursing & Care Services

Laxfield House.........01787 247340 / 247495

Waterfield House....................01473 944654

Opticians

Dunstone Optometry..............01473 823755

Painting & Decorating

Simon Farthing.......................07823 333451

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

Pest Control

Lister Countryside Services....07919 287656

Picture Framing

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

Blue Magpie Lavenham...........07788 508520

Plant Hire

Hadleigh Hirebase...................01473 828509

Plumbing and Heating Gallagher................................01473 828806

Plumbmate.............................01473 810088

Roundhouse Plumbing...........07939 082630

Spear......................................01473 829863

GJ Watts.................................01473 829644

MSL Plumbing........................07979 288844 CJ Plumbing & Heating...........01473 822775 BUDDHA.................................07710 081745

Printers Keith Avis Printers..................01473 823366

Felt Roofing

Specialist with 40yrs experience

•Flat Roofing including re-decking

Fascias,

Pubs, Restaurants, Food & Drink

The Cock Inn Hadleigh............01473 941049

The George Hadleigh..............01473 822151

Royal Bengal...........................01473 823744

Cobblers Cafe/Waffle Shop.....01473 828577

Eight Bells...............................01473 822234 India Villa................................01473 828599

Security

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

Septic Tank Emptying

A.K. Services..........................01473 822694 Skip / Waste Removal

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

JK Services man with a van....07703 758035

Solicitors / Wills

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

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

Sports & Hobbies

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

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

MS Surveys............................01473 249020 Taxi Beaumont Cars.......................01473 855111

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

Voyager Travel........................01473 828102

A&L Private Hire.....................07506 806059 Tiles

Cut Price Tiles & Bathrooms.....0473 932910

Veterinary Surgeons

Highcliff Veterinary Practice....01473 822704 Water Softeners

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

The Will Business...................01206 263420 Window Cleaner