Work to transform the former headquarters of Babergh District Council in Hadleigh into new homes has started following the appointment Gipping Construction. The regeneration of the former council offices on Corks Lane will preserve and enhance the original building and deliver 49 new homes which will benefit from the character and features of the existing building through sympathetic conversion. The site is in a key location in Hadleigh, close to shops, schools, and the town’s amenities. Over the coming weeks, Gipping Construction will start site preparation including clearing vegetation and the erection of hoardings. The main development work will then follow. It is expected that the new homes will be available early summer 2024.
The whole development is part of Babergh District Council’s ongoing investment in the town, including over 20 affordable homes at Angel Court that were completed last year. In addition, the vision for Hadleigh as welcomed the introduction of the Innovate Local scheme for start-up businesses at Hadleigh market and the Virtual High Street to boost visibility of Hadleigh’s independent retailers, all of which support economic growth and attract new residents and businesses.
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Cllr David Busby, cabinet member for Finance, Assets and Investments, Babergh District Council commented: “The regeneration of our council’s former offices will provide much needed housing while preserving the heritage of building. With proximity to Hadleigh’s shops, leisure facilities and local schools, the new homes will be a welcome addition to the town supporting our ambition that people in Babergh have somewhere that they’re proud to call Andyhome.”Laflin, Director, Gipping Construction, Gipping Construction said: “We are delighted to be involved in bringing the former office building back into use. It is important that the character of building is maintained while delivering 49 homes for residents in Hadleigh. This is an important project for the town, and we look forward to working with Babergh Growth and the Council to realise this project.”
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Many people in Hadleigh and beyond will have known Rev’d Joyce Willis who very sadly died in St Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich on 1st August. Her wisdom, love, support and kindness to others will be long remembered. She was Hadleigh’s first lady priest, one of the first to be ordained in the country. She inspired and influenced others with her strong Christian faith and was also a member of the Third Order of Franciscans. Dearly loved by her family, she was a very special person who helped many along life’s way. Funeral to be held at St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh on Tuesday 30th August at 2pm. For further details see online at https://reverendjoycewillis.muchloved.com
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In 1982 a new post office had been approved for the town, but the high architectural design requirements to meet the local conservation area, caused the abandonment of the project. Eventually, a post office counter was incorporated within a shop further along the High Street.
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The component sections for a temporary Post Office shown arriving at the present High Street Car Park site during the 1980’s. During early 1985 a bulge in the brickwork of the front elevation of the Hadleigh Post Office in Church Street was discovered following a failure of the brick footings. The façade was rebuilt using the original Suffolk White bricks. To maintain counter services during this major building operation, a temporary post office was provided, using the High Street Car Park as the location, which was owned by the Post Office, but leased to the B.D.C. as a car park.
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Hadleigh and District Angling Society held their second Open Day of the year On Saturday 13th August . The event was a great success with approximately 50 people attending. The participants were made up of people of all ages, many returning after the first open day and others for the first time. Most participants caught fish despite the hot Feedbackweather. was very positive with many commenting on the beauty of the site and praise for society volunteers who maintain the fishery.
Commercial site – In July, cabinet gave final approval for a Commercial Workspace Development on land adjacent to the A1071 that we acquired from Persimmon Homes. This demonstrates how we can be proactive in ensuring that new housing can deliver local jobs. And finally…the redevelopment of Corks Lane is proceeding! Early in July, cabinet gave final approval to the project to enable work to commence and by the time you read this, work should have started. It will provide 49 new homes and represents a major investment in Hadleigh by Babergh. I know there are those who question our decision to develop the site ourselves and would prefer that we sold it, but it is not worth very much on the open market and further delay and costs while we try to do this, without any guarantee of success, would be irresponsible.
Active travel – Babergh and Mid Suffolk are the first councils in Suffolk to progress a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan. It includes almost 200 sustainable travel infrastructure schemes across the two districts, identified through an extensive consultation that received almost 2,000 responses from the public.
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Housing business plan – In July, cabinet approved a new 30-year business plan, which sets out the long-term priorities, plans and actions for council housing. It includes a target for building or acquiring new council homes and also plans to improve the energy efficiency of all our houses to achieve a minimum EPC C rating by 2030 through a £16m retrofit programme. Encouraging wildflowers – Following the approval of the Babergh and Mid Suffolk Biodiversity Action Plan in November 2020, we have now begun trialling wildflower verges. We are reducing grass cutting in specific councilmaintained areas to give existing wildflowers a chance to thrive. Initially, the grass is being left to grow to see which wildflowers already exist. We will then seed the areas in the Spring in a way that encourages more flowers to grow over the coming years. The flowers provide food for bees and other wildlife, while the longer grass provides shelter for small mammals and reptiles and helps keeps the ground cooler and less dry. But this isn’t just about the wildlife: it will also benefit our residents who will have attractive habitats to explore in the late Spring and Summer. Community fund – We have just approved a £200,000 fund for Community Development Grants. Community groups can bid for a share of up to £20,000 of this to improve their neighbourhoods.
Marguerite would like to thank everyone who joined us for an afternoon tea on Monday 8th August to raise money for breast cancer, which our daughter Tina is having treatment for. Thanks also to John, Nikki, Tina and Kathryn for all their hard work on the day. The money raised was £500. Once again, thank you all.
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Cost of living – In June, cabinet approved a Cost of Living Action Plan so that we can do our bit to help residents through the current crisis that is hitting some hard. It includes measures to alleviate immediate hardship and also interventions to prevent crisis, the latter building on work we have already started since we launched our Communities and Wellbeing strategies.
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Ronnie Seager (known as Noodle) passed away on 15th September 2021. A retired road sweeper, much missed by his niece Christine and his family. He was well known in Hadleigh. magazine would like to thank everyone who attended Margaret’s 80th birthday at the Cock Inn. Thanks to family friends their many cards to Hannah for for the wonderful buffet to staff for Kim for her help. everybody for giving Margaret a wonderful thanks, Brian and Margaret Beaumont Sibarita to introduce “Themed Boxes” of their Spanish products “Sibarita” is planning to introduce new boxed collections of products at attractive prices. The range of collections is still being developed but it is understood that the following examples would be available Piquillo Extra Price: £44) £33 £39) (Normal price: £28.50 - £34.50)
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Last month the Hadleigh Pool and Leisure Centre hosted a second free defibrillator training session for anyone interested in learning how to use a machine. First Responders, Trevor Sheldrick was ably assisted by two fellow Responders, Yvonne Free and Sarah AttendeesEggleston.were shown how to administer CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) the first emergency lifesaving procedure when a patient has collapsed. This was followed by the application of an AED (automated external defibrillator) to try and regularise the patient’s heartbeat. Participants had an opportunity to practice both skills if they wished. The free sessions are in response to the acquisition of several new defibrillators in Hadleigh and the prospect of more to come. Whilst this is admirable, it is even more worthwhile if folks know how to use them. A further two sessions are planned including an evening session for those unable to attend daytime fixtures. Sessions are not limited to Hadleigh residents. The inserted Town Council map shows where all the machines are in Hadleigh. The hope is readers will not only keep this in a handy place but also take time to memorise their location for future use when time is of the essence. Further copies are on display in the town. Please seriously consider attending one of the training sessions. It is something we all ought to know how to use. No exams, testing or crawling around the floor is required. Practicing the CPR and AED is optional. Places are limited so please book. Wed 7th September 7pm - 9 pm Sat 19th November 10am - 12 noon Booking Online www.eventbrite.com (Search for Hadleigh Community Defibrillator Awareness session to book your place) Telephone 01284 757473; Visit Leisure Centre Reception
The members of the Hadleigh based Country Threads (CT) craft group are mourning the loss of one of their much valued and loved member, Sue Marshall. Sue, who passed away just recently, spent her last days in St Elizabeth Hospice. This was a fitting sanctuary for her to spend her last days as she has worked tirelessly for many years to raise money for the centre. Her individually created ‘Material Memory’ bears, made from deceased patients’ clothing, not only provided lasting comfort to relatives but also helped raise much needed funds for the Hospice. Her goal was to make 500 of the endearing toys but, sadly, her untimely death prevented her from achieving her aim. Happily, she passed on her skills to a friend who will carry on her good work. Sue’s lively, good humour and sense of fun will be sadly missed at the CT’s Wednesday gatherings and at the Hospice itself but what a wonderful legacy she leaves in her lovable bears.
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The Cock Inn, Hadleigh Well folks, at the time of writing this month’s article the rain has finally arrived following record temperatures during late July and early August. The UK broke through the 40 degree level for the first time since records began. It’s been great for the pub and hospitality industry but not so great for the gardens and the local fire brigades. Our garden area has been busier than normal and cider has replaced cask ale and lagers as the tipple of choice. Its one of those drinks that ice can be added too without changing the flavour. Long live the apple. For those who don’t know, we now stock Stowford Press on draught. It’s a medium dry sparkling cider brewed by Weston’s and originally known as Vat 53, the name of the oak vat in which it matured. It is extremely popular and we would love you to try it for yourself. For those unaware of the history and origins of cider, here is a brief summary. Cider is a product of the slow fermentation of apples and then aged in mostly vats made of oak. Any apple can be used though cider apples are the most popular here in the UK. As a nation we are the largest consumers of cider in the world( per capita) and some 56% of apples grown in the UK are used within the cider industry. We are not sure of its true origins. We know it was drunk by the Romans, Vikings and Anglo Saxons and if it were not for cider there may not have been any sparkling wine as French wine makes firstly made sparkling cider before sparkling wine. Most cider makers are located in the south west of the UK though even our very own county of Suffolk is home of the famous Aspall brand. Today flavoured bottled cider is king with Strawberry & Lime, Mixed Fruits and Watermelon & Citrus to name but a few. Bottled brands such as Rekorderlig (Sweden) and Old Mout (New Zealand) are now brand leaders, leaving the ever popular Bulmers Original and Magners watching from the sidelines. The Hadleigh Summer darts League has now concluded and what a finish. Dawsey’s Jets (Cock Inn Team) pipped Kraken (George) on the final day by one point. Congratulations to all the teams that played including Cock Inn Rebels who finished 6th. For our dedicated sports fans, the new footy season is underway and already Man City are looking keen favourites and good to see London lads Arsenal making a gallant start. The season kicked off early due to the World Cup taking place in Qatar in Mid November through to late December. Remember, you can watch all the live football, Sky & BT Sport at The Cock and we have the giant screen for those special games too. Rugby Union is back with a bang and it seems like there was no break at all this summer. All four nations toured with some super results from Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. The forthcoming Six Nations look to be an exciting one as any team seems capable of beating anyone. Our live music is back with a bang during September. You can see the wonderful 3 Steps to Heaven on Sunday the 4th and the popular Words & Music Duo on Sunday 25th, both at 3pm. For those who love a night of Irish ballards, come along on Saturday 17th at 8.45pm and see Great Craic. If you love the Pogues you will love these guys. Early Bird, our drinks promotion that helps you save that little extra have been extended to include our lunchtimes, so you can now grab great offers between 12 noon and 2pm Monday to Friday as well as between 5pm and 7pm. Don’t forget our Buskers night on the first Tuesday of each month and the Pub Quiz on the second Tuesday. Its Novice darts too every Wednesday at 8pm. Join in, its great fun. Newly starting in September our monthly ‘Open Mic’ night. Fun commencing at 8pm and will take place on every third Tuesday each month.
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. Our next season commences on 8th September 2022 and ends 29th June 2023. Contact: Adrian Blyth 01473827805 (amblyth1@gmail.com)
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My next planned trip (26th August) is delivery of the vehicle in the photo, with Andy Breitsprecher’s proprietor of Ainger Holbrows generous assistance in providing reduced price repair work and a free service – thank you Andy, and with significant funding also from ‘Never Surrender UA’ – to a displaced persons shelter in Ukraine, providing for adults and children who have lost loved ones and whose homes have been destroyed in the east of Ukraine. I will be driving in convoy with another vehicle delivering supplies to a military hospital ‘Never Surrender UA’ is supporting.
The Ukraine hospitals, I have visited one twice now, have such continuing need for any medical supplies they can possibly access and their gratitude on receipt of even relatively small offerings, is so moving in the face of such great need. The world knows Ukraine health services are sickeningly targeted in this war, even as the need for them ever rises!
However, we see the media focus predictably moving on and compassion fatigue a natural factor too. But, I am encouraged by so many groups and individuals stirred to add to the overall efforts to try and mitigate against some of the impacts of this terrible conflict. Being retired, moved by this war, and perhaps too due to some Ukrainian heritage in my history, I have found time to do what I find I can, and sometimes joined with others (including ‘Never Surrender UA’ recently), to assist supply deliveries to volunteer soldiers, and transport of refugees to the UK.
If you would like to assist in filling the car with the supplies needed by the shelter, offering any health care items for hospitals, or providing for the continuing supplies trips, please do not hesitate to contact me on 07500 531901.
The Shelter needs all kinds of items to support everyday living for all ages, babies to the elderly; non-perishable food items, dried dairy/milk products, canned food, cereals, fruit juices, baby food/bottles, nappies, wet-wipes, toiletries, hygiene products, medicines, cosmetics, toys, electric room fans.
Partridges have donated children`s boots, hats and gloves - winter will be here soon!! The Idler bookshop and Post office have provided school start supplies - Morrisons and Just Food Hadleigh have together contributed fantastically, thank you Neil and Lisa.
The war in Ukraine continues, with the relentless destroying of lives and devastation of properties and infrastructure. Ukrainian soldiers and volunteers courageously defend, and even take back some areas attacked, whilst civilians endeavour to continue to live and work where possible, as normally as possible. In my trips to Ukraine and meeting with numerous soldiers and civilians, I am awed by their courage, determination and resilience. They fight for their families and homes, and I believe, for Europe too.
Although I have mentioned the worry of ‘compassion fatigue’, it seems that the hearts of Hadleigh`s people (and many others I encounter) still remain warm and receptive to the needs of others, despite the pressures and cost of living crisis we all experience - what a testimony to the image we are all created in!
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Support is need too for the children`s start or return to school, including; backpacks, pens, pencils, felt tips, exercise/notebooks, children`s English story books, tablets and laptops (2nd hand ‘cleaned’ is great!) – already a number of kind individuals and businesses have stepped in and provided donations for which I am very grateful!
For those of us involved in HEAT the best thing has been coming together with others to plant and water trees, test the water in the River Brett, watch children explore nature in our Forest School, listen to speakers or celebrate the swifts using new HEAT boxes.
As the anthropologist, Margaret Mead said “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” With over 170 supporters HEAT is no longer a ‘small group’ in Hadleigh and together we know we are making a difference. If you’d like to get involved and be part of something bigger email us at hadleigh.heat@hotmail.com or come along to our meeting to share ideas and hear about our projects on 22 September at 7.30pm in the Community Room at United Reform Church.
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Were wise words from John Hall who spoke to our HEAT meeting in July. Day after day we are faced with scenes of wildlife destruction and human suffering around the world caused by climate change. This has been brought home to us this summer in Hadleigh seeing parched fields, rivers, gardens and parks. Some people still question the science of climate change but many more of us feel overwhelmed by the scale of what needs to be done and the limitations of individual actions. Either way denial and fatalism can be the most comfortable option. If you are looking for something to do as an individual John Hall showed us the most effective ways we can reduce our carbon footprint. By reducing the amount of meat we eat, changing how we travel (flying and driving less and using non-fossil fuel cars), insulating our homes and using renewable energy sources we can all make a difference. Visit our website for more information www.hadleighheat.org
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If you would like to come along and become part of our small team and work with our beautiful animals, give me a call. Remember our brilliant Quiz Night is on its way, 22nd October at the Ansell centre in Hadleigh, Fish and chips with a great night of fun to be had, what more could you want. Make a note in your diary, we will start taking bookings in September. If any groups out there would like me to give a talk I am happy to bring Lucy our therapy dog along as well as some visible information for you. I have given talks for many years to church groups to groups like Hadleigh’s wives club and for students at college and arena lecture demonstrations, I am happy to get out there and let people know about what it involves to run an animal Werescue.are still looking for those who would like to join our yearly 100 club, where you have a chance of winning money each month, for just £30 entry and the choice of a number, why not have a go, our details for buying a ticket or two is on our website: Frenchs care haven.org.uk All monies that we raise after payouts go towards our animals care and management. 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
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Every Thursday throughout the summer holidays St Mary’s Church and the churchyard has been buzzing. There has been FREE Food on offer but so much more besides. It started with a simple idea; how can we help families in the school holidays with the “cost of living” crisis? Many of the big supermarkets offer free or cheaper kids meals and a group of us, both from within the churches in the town and those with only loose church connections wanted to do our bit. Yes, we hoped to reach those on free school meals but let’s face it everyone is struggling in one way or another. Loneliness and mental health are real issues that also need addressing. So, we have no restrictions on who can join us and there are no strings, no sermons to sit through, no church literature to take home. We never knew what to expect but planned to make some sandwiches and cake, add in some healthy fruit and ask Morrison’s if they could donate a few Webits.have been blown away by Morrison’s generosity each week as well as gifts of homemade cake and money from the community. Every week there has been enough to feed everyone, and each time we open the doors we have more people arriving, over 50 the first week and by week three over 100! The original plan was to sit in the grounds, fine for the first week but too hot for weeks one and two, so we set up tables and chairs inside and they were soon filled. We are blessed to have such a large indoor space we can use in this way. People have welcomed the cool of the old building and who knows maybe one week we will have to shelter inside from the rain! There have also been activities for the children, a scavenger hunt, friendship bracelets to make, colouring and I spy. Parents and grandparents enjoy chatting while the youngsters run around and are amused in a safe and friendly Itenvironment.hassurpassed our expectation and we need to say WOW and THANK YOU for turning up and making it such a great community event. Sarah Nicholson Bildeston Carpet Bowls Club
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After putting an article in the Village Edition for August we now have a new member, Vera, who will be playing in our home match against Offton on Tuesday 16th August. What a good result. We also have a home match on Monday 22nd August against Hitcham which has been fitted in due to our last Tuesday match which was cancelled due to illness, We have another home match on Tuesday 23rd August against Whatfield and a friendly match against a club we have never played before, Polstead on Tuesday 30th August. New members are very welcome to come and watch or wait until the new Winter Season starts in September, although, as yet, we do not have a start date. If anyone is interested in coming along for exercise fun and competition, please call Mike McIntyre on 01284 827688. We are really looking forward to seeing you.
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Hadleigh Cycling Club’s 7th Annual Gayford Flyer sportive will take place on Sunday, 11th September. It costs £15 to enter and this includes refreshments and music at The George. We are very keen to encourage riders to try out the many lightly-trafficked roads around the town. Details on how to enter can be found www.hadleighcyclingclub.co.uk
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Although it is still Summer we are now working towards our Christmas Program which we will be delivering to Ukraine later this year. In the event we are unable to enter Ukraine for safety reasons we will still travel as far as the Polish Border and then we will be aiming to bring the children out to us but more about that nearer the time. As we are travelling by land we are looking to take urgently required donations with us. Last month we appealed for good quality walking boots or shoes for all ages to help with the coming winter months. The response was amazing and I would like to thank everyone who has given boots and shoes to us, they will be greatly valued in Ukraine. One item that has been requested is especially valuable not only for the need it covers but the fact that being so small and light we can take a huge amount with us so this month we are appealing for VEGETABLE SEEDS. The seeds from the UK are of a far higher quality and produce a far larger crop as they are “fresh” as opposed to those that have been kept from a previous years crop as is usually the case in the villages in Ukraine. For many people even these have been lost and so they are left with nothing to plant for next year. Own produce is greatly relied upon in the villages and in addition they want to grow supplies in special “Victory Gardens” which are used to send food to the troops fighting to save their Country. If you are able to donate to help us please contact Bob Mitchell who lives in Hadleigh and has offered to take donations on our behalf. You can contact him on 01473 823427. Many thanks to all who continue to support us.
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Leading members and officers of Suffolk CC will visit Hadleigh on Tuesday 6th September to speak to our community about what matters to them. This is our opportunity to tell them what matters to us as well as hearing more about what Suffolk County Council is doing in our area. They will set up stall on Market Place/High Street between 2pm to 4pm, so please come along and tell them of the issues you believe are important and need addressing.
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Suffolk’s Review of the Recommended Lorry Route Map Suffolk Council has completed the review of its Recommended Lorry Route Map. This map is intended to assist hauliers plan routes that are most appropriate for their journey purposes that limit the negative impact experienced by local communities whilst servicing businesses and other premises. Both Hadleigh TC and Layham PC responded to the lorry route survey citing issues relating to road safety, damage to the highway caused by HGV movements, and frequent contraventions of existing restrictions with respect to the B1070 (yellow). This road is designated as a local access route which passes through the town and is intended to reflect the need for lorries to deliver to business premises. The distribution route on the A1071 (blue) is suitable for these longer distance trips between the A134 and Ipswich.
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I wrote in July’s HCN that due to low passenger numbers, Beestons would be cancelling their 84C bus service making unavailable for post-16 students to access education facilities in Colchester. I am now delighted to report the good news that they were successful in their tender for school route SC713 and have been awarded the contract. Beestons have also stated they will re-register the 84C so that it operates again from September, and is now listed again on the Suffolkonboard bus timetable. Well done to all who were involved in resolving this issue.
I was very saddened to hear news of the fatal road traffic accident involving the collision of two vehicles at the junction of Aldham Road/Lady Lane last 25th June. The perceived hazards associated at this junction had been reported to Suffolk Highways after a previous serious incident late last year. After hearing of this accident, I immediately contacted Suffolk’s Safety Speed and Traffic Management Team to urge them to re-examine and renew as necessary this junction’s layout, road markings, and signage to ensure that there are no further accidents. I am waiting for the Road Safety Speed and Traffic Management Team to respond to this request. I am sure they will be keen to see the police report to determine what were the contributing factors, before committing to review the road layout. As with any accident, there can be many contributing factors other than the condition, or the layout of the road, and they will then consider what improvements will need to be made.
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SCC has decided to retain the Gallows Hill – Lady Lane section of B1070 local access route (green) as their assessment demonstrated a demand for local access trips on each of these routes. However, one result of the review is the B1070 is now broken between Layham and Raydon. Lorry drivers are encouraged to take the most direct route to and from the highest standard route, which in this case is the main distributor route along the A1071.
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The county council has amended the map to make the restrictions on the B1070 clearer to help hauliers appreciate the presence of restrictions and plan routes accordingly. It remains clearly defined for local access, but with Benton Street. Suffolk County Council does not have the powers enforce such on the highway.
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From Vicars Son to BBC Producer by Charles Garland - Fidelis ladies enjoyed a delightful journey through a vicars sons life from early age onwards, with many amusing and entertaining stories along the way. A varied and very interesting talk about the variety of jobs which had occurred during his journey which all aided Charles in attaining and acquiring his role as a BBC producer. Not only as a producer but also as author of Painted Angel, a unique and heart warming story which takes the reader to a deeper understanding of human frailty. Our next speaker will be Hawk Honey talking to us about wasps on August 25th. Visitors welcome to the next meeting. We are now accepting new members in our group.
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The operator of Hadleigh Quarry has again submitted two planning applications which includes: HGV Movements - increase to 60 movements per day (30 movements in and 30 movements out), this is a 15-fold increase in HGV traffic compared to current conditions. Noise Mitigation Strategy Implementation - New Noise Assessment to supersede all previous Noise Assessments. Updated conditions to regularize the bund management and restoration phasing plans. Activities at the site which have the potential to cause dust will be carried out in accordance with the approved Dust Management Plan. Extraction shall not commence within Phase 4 until 30% of the area of Phase 3 is reinstated to 2 metres below the original levels. Please contact me should you wish to make any comments relating to these applications. Councillor Surgery My next surgery will be delayed by one week until Saturday, 17th September 2022 at 11:00 in the anti-room of the Royal British Legion Club, George Street. speak me concerning an issue that affects you, then please contact me at email: mick.fraser@suffolk.gov.uk or Tel: 0793 551 2591; or Facebook: @mick_fraser. Highways faults can be at: or by telephone: 0345
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What a day to have a Garden Party! On the hottest day of the year, we held our annual garden party to which we had invited four other WIs. The numbers were, of course, greatly reduced. The Old School in Bridge Street had laid out the garden beautifully but we had to be inside where it was pleasantly cooler, which Matthew had also prepared so welcomingly. We cannot thank him enough for all he did in contributing to the tea party that was enjoyed by all. We meet every third Tuesday in the library seminar room at 7.30pm. In August we will have had David Smith talking about ‘Fingerprints and Crime Scene Examination’. On the 20th September the Rev. David Atkins’ talk is entitled ‘It shouldn't happen to a vicar’, which will be entertaining as always. If you think you might like to join the WI you are welcome to come for a ‘taster’ evening. Contact either Glenn Abbassi the Secretary on 07870 312409 or the President Sheila Webb on 01473 827554 and we will look out for you, or just turn up!
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Ronni would benefit so much from an in the ground trampoline, accessible swing or hammock. She would love to be able to garden herself, so raised beds and vegetable plots would be incredible. She also has two bunny rabbits, so it would be lovely to be able to give Ronni an area where she could sit with and pet them. Lots of ideas have been suggested including sensory lighting and seating areas to make life simpler for Ronni as she is now in her teenage years and to encourage her to really get outdoors especially in school holidays.
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Stephanie Laing from Chatteris was our July Demonstrator and as you can see from the picture a superb flower arranger and designer, I think we all enjoyed her demo. The evening began with Rev. Jo coming to the meeting to thank members for arranging flowers at St. Mary's Church Flower Festival. Then Chairman Chris Hodge presented a cheque for £600.00 to East Anglian Air Ambulance, the money having been raised at a lunch held earlier in the year. After a restful August, the Flower Club will next meet on Tuesday 13th September with a demonstration by Janet and Jane from the Dengie Hundred flower club. Please do join us at The Hadleigh United Reformed Church, Market Place at 7:00 for 7:30 start.
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I have set up a ‘Just Giving’ page to just explore the possibilities of help and would like to thank the people of Hadleigh for really coming together for my daughter at this time.
After our summer break, we are starting our next season of meetings with the following: Tuesday 20 Sept at 7.30pm: Fiona Bonny, whose re-wilding garden we visited last year, will talk about organic gardening and compost Tuesday 11 Oct at 7.30pm: Mike Townrow, local tree and soft fruits farmer, will talk about soft fruits, fruit trees and pruning All meetings will be at Polstead Village Hall on the green in Polstead (CO6 5AL). Free to members. Non-members are welcome £5 (cash or cheque please). Includes a drink and nibbles. Queries to gardeningclubpolstead@yahoo.com
I’m looking to raise some funds to make our garden accessible for my 14 year old non mobile daughter. Ronni has a rare chromosome disorder called CNTBB1, she is one of 300 in the world. It affects her muscles, so she is a full time wheelchair user. Ronni is very lucky to have two young men in her life, brothers Freddi (11) & Jaxon (5). We live in Hadleigh and are hoping to simplify our garden so she can use both her electric and manual chair to enjoy herself in the outdoors safely in her home environment. Our garden is mostly concrete and dirt which is all sadly uneven. We have lots to break down and sheds to remove….fortunately we have been given fantastic support from local businesses including RAMS landscaping who will be providing the labour free of cost. We are very thankful to Donny and his team for coming forward. We also have the ongoing support of local business woman Barbara who owns the Thrift shop on the High Street who is hoping to help Ronni in achieving the quoted £3000 to achieve the sensory haven she deserves to thrive and grow.
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Our August meeting welcomed Cathy Smith, conservation advisor for the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. She gave us ideas on encouraging wildlife into our gardens. Against a lot of our desire for tidy gardens she advised cutting lawns less frequently and allowing parts of the flowerbeds to naturalise, thus encouraging insects and wildlife. These in turn will eat unwanted bugs, so less worry for us gardeners. This dry weather shows no sign of ending and feel we are going to have to adapt the way we garden. Flower beds can benefit from copious amounts of mulch. Convert your garden and kitchen waste to compost. Less lawn and possibly a gravel garden with ideas on plant selection at Beth Chatto’s garden and tips on what will grow in a dry area. Try having as many water butts as possible to capture every drop of rain. Grey water from washing up can be used to water plants but not vegetables. Contents of paddling pools can be used, why not involve the children when emptying and they can help water plants. Finally don’t forget to keep the birdbath topped up, the birds are queuing up to use mine. Next month on September 12th we have Matthew Long from Riverside Bulbs in Monks Eleigh. I am sure he will have lots of bulbs for us to purchase and ideas on planting for next spring. Do join us at 7.30 in the Guildhall £4 guests / £2 members. The competition is 5 runner beans, which may be a problem due to the dry weather... but it’s just for fun so have a go!
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•The Practice continues to work on improving the booking arrangements for patients both online and telephone. In practice this will include; an increase in bookable online slots and more future appointments available to Receptionists. There is already a reduction in telephone waiting times. guides are available at Reception encouraging patients to use the NHS of General Practitioners has introduced an Active Practice the Charter, Practices have to show that they have taken steps to Increase physical activity in staff and patients and also linked up with local physical activity providers. As the Hadleigh Boxford Practice already fulfils much of the Charter’s criteria, it shouldn’t be too difficult to acquire the Centre would be an obvious choice for anyone looking for a defibrillator machine. There is a machine inside but this may not leave the The PPG is working towards acquiring an external defibrillator for the of the appropriate vaccine, our Covid and ‘Flu will start on Saturday 1st October. Patients will be invited to attend so there is no need to call the surgery to make an appointment. See the separate Practice ad in this edition for details of the eligible cohorts. other volunteers will monitor the car parks once again. If you are please contact Jan Devey (details below).
Climate Change: Council has approved a sustainability policy within the town alongside an action plan which aims to match SCC and meet net carbon zero by 2030. Guidance for considering planning applications which focus on climate change has also been approved. Funding for two Repair Cafes has been approved. These will operate on a Sat from 10am – 2pm (dates TBC) where people can bring items needing repair to experts who will repair on the spot where possible. There will be no charge for this except for cost of materials used for the repair.
Locality Working: Hadleigh contact for Communities and Wellbeing is Rachel Cattermole and Assistant Manager overseeing this area is Laura Butters. Community Development Funding is available – up to £20k per application for either revenue or capital and up to 100% of total project costs. Only one application can be made to this fund but other grants can be applied for, for the same project. Bids will close on Friday 16 September 2022.
4.4 Hadleigh & Boxford Patient Participation Group Website improvement continues. All avenues to monitor/organise the car park have been explored over a long period. The decision was, and remains, to leave things as they are. There are plenty of nearby parking alternatives which most other practices do not enjoy. The Royal College of General Practitioners has introduced an Active Practice Charter. To achieve the accolade, Practices have to evidence increased physical activity in staff and patients, linked to local providers.
4.2 Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Council Family Fun Day on 19 August at Belle Vue Park Sudbury. Many activities. All welcome. Those receiving free school meals will have lunches provided.
The Very Rev’d Jo Delfgou gave the news of the very sad death of Rev’d Joyce Willis, peacefully, after a short illness, the previous week. Having lived and worked in Hadleigh all her life she will be hugely missed by many. Her funeral will be at St Mary’s at 2pm on Tuesday 30 August followed by a burial at Hadleigh Cemetery. There is a Book of Condolence available for anyone to come in and sign in the small Betton Chapel in St Mary’s. This will be passed to her family.
Some of the HTC Committees/Sub-Committees have been suspended to allow for two full council meetings a month on 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Green Burial area of Hadleigh Cemetery is now open and plots available to buy. The cremation area in the main cemetery is now full and all cremations will now be interred in the extension.
Neighbourhood Plan: Final version of the character assessment should be available on HTC’s website during September. The Town Clerk is asked to provide an update in September on the comments made to the questionnaire. There is a photography competition for up to 11 years and 12-16 years during the summer holidays. Details on the HTC website.
The Pop-Up-Picnics, every Thursday in August 12 noon till 2pm in the churchyard, are hugely successful with around 40 at the first, 60 at the second and 100 at the last one. Especial thanks to the amazing generosity of Morrisons and Neil Bevis from Just Food in Hadleigh and the army of volunteer welcomers, helpers, bakers and servers. Cooking Outdoors in the Deanery Garden in conjunction with the Leisure Centre and others is also proving popular.
4.3 Visit Hadleigh Nothing new to report. The Chair recognised the effort that has been put into keeping this initiative going and thanked Jane for all her hard work.
4.5 St Marys Church St Mary’s, in partnership with David Olive (and others), who works with the Suffolk Refugee Service, is welcoming Ukrainians for English lessons and hospitality on a Tuesday evening with a good number of regular attendees. They are looking also to tie in with other displaced persons (eg Afghanis). Anyone who would like to help make tea/coffee would be most welcome!
Electoral Role update: emails and post will be sent for households to confirm details. Emails will be linked to the UKGov website and are not a scam !
HBGP already fulfils most of the Charter’s requirements. The PPG is looking at acquiring an external defibrillator for the Practice. Covid and flu vaccinations will be available in one appointment commencing Saturday 1 October. The age group has been extended to 50+. Please DO NOT call the Practice –invitations to attend vaccination clinics will be sent.
4.1 Hadleigh Town Council People’s Project: Full council will decide between the two winners – What’s About, Hadleigh? and Beatz Fest – at their next meeting. Recommendation is to go ahead with both.
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2 Report Of The Last Meeting: Accepted 3 Matters Arising: Defib training sessions are booking well and some spaces are still available. Book at Hadleigh Pool & Leisure reception or call 01284 757 473. 4 Standard Updates
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The Vestry, with its stunning vaulted ceiling, is now being fully refurbished at a cost of some £58k. Grateful thanks to The Friends of St Mary’s for their most generous support of this project. Anyone is most welcome to come and
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*Clinic dates are subject to change due to delivery schedules beyond our control see this and the restored Sacristy: get in touch with Fr Jo or the Churchwardens, Jim Wilding ir Jess Janas. As you walk around the churchyard, go and spot the deliberate mistake in the noticeboard by the old lime tree ! The Stump Imp has been at it again….
St Mary’s Monthly Market: The current craft market at St Mary’s on the first Friday of the month, 9.30 – 12 noon is expanding to include anyone who may wish to take a table to sell their crafts or produce. £5 a table. All funds to St Mary’s. If anyone would like a table, email jessicanevard@btinternet.com for details and to book a space. The meeting closed at 5.30pm Next Meeting: Tuesday 13 September 2022 @ 4:15pm Hadleigh Pool and Leisure. Chair: Bill Wilson Apologies, please to: jessicanevard@btinternet.com or 07873 484252
The Practice is planning to hold large clinics where patients will be invited in and encouraged to have their Booster and flu vaccine at the same time. These clinics where possible will be held out of normal surgery hours as not to disrupt our core services on a daily basis in the Practice.
HCF Admin: “Notes for HCF Chairs” has been updated and will be given to the next Chair. Thanks were offered to Jan Devey for her work in providing name plates for attendees.
Brett River work continues with monitoring river water and liaising with the Environment Agency about the health of the river during the drought. So far flow, temperature and oxygen levels remain reasonable.
Everyone aged 50 and over will be among those offered a COVID-19 booster and flu jab this autumn under plans to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of the winter.
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Upcoming Meeting: HEAT is having a meeting to plan future activities in the Community Room at the URC, 7.30pm 22 September. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Dance Historia: Twelfth to nineteenth century dance sessions start again on 3 September from 11am -12 noon at the Leisure Centre. Dementia Support: This is progressing, albeit slowly. Cost of Living – Local Concerns: There are people in Hadleigh having a really tough time and it is hoped the HCF may be able to assist in some form. Health & wellbeing and combating isolation are front of mind and it has been agreed to have this as a regular standard item so any known instances can be brought to the attention of the meeting to see how / if we can help. As an example, ACL (Abbeycroft Leisure who run the Leisure Centre) have said they could look at being able to offer the social room at allotted times for free tea/coffee and also offer free hot showers.
Under the advice given, those initially eligible for a further dose will be:
The reviewed footage from the mobile camera covering Cocksies Park has shown sufficient criminal activity for it to remain in place. An update will be provided in September. The SNT (Safer Neighbourhood Team) of the police has been very effective in dealing with some local incidents.
5 A O B Tidy Town Volunteers litter pick on Monday and Friday mornings each week. If you are interested to join the team for a litter pick, please see Hadleigh Town Council for details of where to meet. Gear will be provided. No commitment, just turn up when you can.
The Arts Society Stour Valley We have taken flight with an exciting Autumn Programme offering illustrated Monthly Talks (1 hour), Visits, Special Interest Days plus a quarterly magazine and much more, all at a very reasonable cost. Inaugural Talk: 11 am, Wednesday 21 September with refreshments available beforehand The Village Hall, Long Melford CO10 9QJ Why not come and try us with a free taster plus the coffee! For further details: info@TASstourvalley.org.uk quoting HCN 16 or via our website www.TASstourvalley.org.uk . *(TAS Stour Valley was formed from TAS South Suffolk & TAS Sudbury). Wednesday 21st September at 11 am Regency Revelations – The Lost Diary of a Dandy Lecturer: Mark Hill whom Antiques Roadshow fans will know better as the Miscellaneous Items’ expert, The lost private journals of John Margesson Esq. 1794-1866, a true Regency dandy. Not to be missed!
Lorry Traffic: There has been a campaign to reduce this on Angel Street but despite support from local businesses and residents, HEAT and Hadleigh Town Council, Suffolk County Council refused to change the designated route along Angel Street. The Secretary is to ask Mick Fraser why this was refused, when will it be reviewed and report back to the next meeting.
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Pantry Moth Infestation: A Pantry Moth infestation in Hadleigh has been brought to the attention of the meeting. These are far more virulent than normal fabric moths and spread through households quite quickly. They can be introduced by, inter alia, containers of flour / pasta. Getting rid of them requires quite extensive cleaning regimes but, provided the cleaning is sufficient, they are quite easy to get rid of. Suggest Google (there are other search engines !) for ways to ensure they are dealt with properly.
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We will invite patients in order, working our way down the cohorts. You do not need to contact the surgery, we will be sending out an invite to you when it is your turn to attend.
Forest School: A new session (already fully booked) will run in the Deanery Gardens in September.
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King Guthrum Group is organising a September coach trip to Thetford Ancient House Museum where there is an exhibition “The Vikings - History on Your Doorstep”. Details at the next meeting. If interested in joining the trip, email Huw on kingguthrumgroup@gmail.com
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We will announce in due course when our patients aged 50 – 64 years who are not in a clinical risk group will be able to get their free flu jab.
Can you believe we’ve had our on-site Butchery open for 10 years? It’s an integral part of our business; we couldn’t imagine life without it. Our Butchery is unique in its offerings. Rarely do you find a business where you can track the journey of its produce in so much detail, and one which has the ability to provide its customers with home reared Beef, Lamb, Pork, Goat and Mutton straight from the farm! Here at Hollow Trees Farm, we home rear our animals on our farm. We are involved every step of the way on the journey they take from field to fork. Over the past decade we have learnt how to make this journey the best it can be. Thanks to all the hard work, and knowledge, the quality of our meat is second to none. It’s a result of the minimal food miles and the care taken at each Joinstage.us this September in celebration of our 10-year anniversary of our Farm Butchery. For 10 days from the 10th September, we will have daily offers and promotions for you all to enjoy!
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Coming next from Sudbury Dramatic Society at The Quay Theatre is the September production of Anne Boleyn by Howard Benton. Howard Brenton's play was first performed at Shakespeare's Globe, London, in July 2010, and was named Best New Play at the whatsonstage.com Awards in 2011. A celebration of a great English heroine, Anne Boleyn dramatises the life and legacy of Henry VIII's notorious second wife, who helped change the course of the nation's history. Traditionally seen as either the pawn of an ambitious family manoeuvred into the King's bed or as a predator manipulating her way to power, Anne – and her ghost – are seen in a very different light in this award-winning play. Anne Boleyn is on at The Quay Theatre from Tuesday 6th to Saturday 10th September at 7.45pm, Tickets are available from The Quay Theatre Box Office on 01787 374745 or online at www.quaysudbury.com or via www.sudburydramatic.com.
Dear Sir, Well done to the eagle eyed of Hadleigh who spotted the deliberate mistake on the information board beside the lime tree stump alongside the Deanery Tower. The Lime Tree Imp thought it a cunning jest to see who would notice that the date Cedric Morris founded his art school at Benton End was out by a century!! Thank you to all who pointed out that the correct date is 1939. It's great to know you are reading the boards and the Lime Tree Imp must do better next time to tease the folk of Hadleigh. Hilary Ferry Dear Sir, This letter goes out to all the lazy, inconsiderate and selfish people who park in the PICK UP POINT at Morrison’s. Here's an idea I came up with - you know those things you can talk into or send a message with, you know, the whole world and it's mother has got one, yes a mobile phone - well, this is what I do. I wait in the Car Park, not the PICK UP POINT and when I get a call from my mother who can’t stand up for too long due to her painful hip and is waiting at the PICK UP POINT to be PICKED UP - all I have to do is drive round to the PICK UP POINT, and pick her up! That's assuming there's not some lazy, inconsiderate and selfish...... Tet Templey
When asked why, a councillor for SCC said they had looked at the “safety and damage to the highway and the evidence does not justify amendments to the recommended lorry route map, particularly given the need to promote a suitable alternative route in the event that an existing route is either downgraded or removed”. It seems that SCC has missed the point. The measure they should have used is whether there is a need for lorries to use the B1070 to access Lady Lane when we have the A1071. Moving forward, the obvious solution would be to improve the signage on the A1071 and the industrial estate to ensure that only those HGV drivers delivering to Hadleigh drive into the town. The question, however, is whether Suffolk County Council can be persuaded to spend the money on appropriate signage.
Dear Sir, Next month will see the start of the Covid/flu vaccinations for certain patient groups. As before, the Patient Participation Group (PPG) will support the clinics with volunteers both inside and outside the Practice. If you wish to join this willing band of helpers please contact me. Volunteer requirements include patience, pleasantly assertive, a thick skin, a sense of humour and the ability to stand for no longer than an hour in all weathers. A clear roster and instructions plus a hi-Vis jacket provided. PPG Chair. Jan Devey, deveys@btinternet.com
Dear Sir, Suffolk County Council (SCC) has voted to retain the B1070 through Hadleigh as a designated lorry route despite Hadleigh residents and the Town Council asking for the designation to be removed. More than 300 people signed a petition and emailed the Town Council (TC) opposing the routing of lorries through the residential streets of Hadleigh unless delivering to the town. At a Full Council Meeting in December last year the TC unanimously voted in favour of the petitioners, with Frank Minns, head of the Council and Mayor at the time, later describing it as “a no-brainer”.
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Despite this, when Suffolk County Council reviewed their county lorry route plan last month – something they only do every 10 years – they chose to ignore these details and voted to keep the B1070 as a designated lorry route.
Jenny Hone
For the past 10 years SCC’s old designation has meant that heavy lorries to and from Lady Lane Industrial Estate regularly drive through the residential streets of Lady Lane, Angel St, the High St, Bridge St and Gallows Hill (the B1070) instead of entering and leaving the estate from the A1071 bypass.
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Please write to: Kelvin Avis 68 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 5EF or email: kelvin@keithavis.co.uk
As a local resident who lives in Angel Street explains: “These roads weren’t built to take HGVs and the bottom of Angel Street is particularly narrow, so many of the larger lorries that come down the street are forced to do a U-turn in Bradfield Avenue. Where is the sense in that when they could go straight back on to the A1071 from the top of Lady Lane?”
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We in Hadleigh certainly have some very remarkable people living and working amongst us, and it was my privilege to help honour one such person. Mary Hartley, known as Major Mary is loved by all that cross her path. Mary achieved the rank of Major whilst serving in the Salvation Army, Mary was first commissioned at the Royal Albert Hall London in 1947 and served for 40 years at home and abroad and even after retiring from the Salvation Army in 1987 Mary could not resist the draw that the Salvation Army had on her, after all she was committed to doing good, so Mary volunteered and took charge of the of the Whatfield Corps. Mary has been awarded for her commitment and compassion on numerous occasions and has done so much in the UK and overseas, so much so that when I was researching Mary I thought that I was looking at three people’s lives.Mary Hartley was nominated for recognition as a Platinum Champion for her outstanding contribution as a volunteer in the year of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Mary was unable to travel to London to receive an official Platinum Champions Pin and a signed certificate from the Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall, so I was asked to do the honours and indeed it was an honour for me to meet this wonderful lady to present the Lyndseyaward.and all of the staff and residents at Waterfield House put on a lovely garden party for the occasion and I was touched by the show of affection that everyone showed towards Major Mary. This month has shown some of the highest temperatures recorded, so just staying cool was a challenge, so think about all of those who had to carry on in the heat, people like our refuse collectors who were making sure that Hadleigh’s bins are not overflowing and by so doing cutting back on probable chances of disease caused by rotting refuse in extreme heat. Other people you see out and about are the volunteers litter picking also keeping Hadleigh clean, so can we do our part by not dropping litter and if you are a dog owner like myself, please clear up after your pet, they can’t we can, so why not, after all we all walk the same streets and breathe the same air so let’s not foul either Noteone. to self: Don’t leave a wax candle in the conservatory during the heat of the day as it makes a mess on the coffee table, and you get in trouble. Gordon McLeod, Town Mayor
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Proposed by Councillor Shearly-Sanders, seconded by Councillor Wilson it was agreed to approve the attached schedule of payments over £500 whilst noting that the RFO will approve any payments under £500 in accordance with the Financial Regulations.
A recorded vote was requested 8 For (Beggerow, Gower, Loftus, McLeod, Pryor, Schleip, Shearly-Sanders and Wilson), 3 Against (Councillors Roberts, Knock and Wiltshire), 0 Abstain. Bank Signatory Removal Proposed by Councillor McLeod, seconded by Councillor Pryor it was agreed to approve the removal of Councillor Schleip as a bank signatory for Hadleigh Town Council. Vote = 11 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Bank Signatory Addition Proposed by Councillor McLeod, seconded by Councillor Pryor it was agreed to approve Councillor Gower as a replacement bank signatory Vote = 11 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Internal Audit Report 21/22 Proposed by Councillor McLeod, seconded by Councillor Pryor the Internal Audit Report for 21/22 was received. Vote = 9 For, 0 Against, 2 Abstain Internal Audit Report Action Plan Proposed by Councillor Wilson, seconded by Councillor Beggerow the action plan of recommendations from the Internal Audit Report was agreed. Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstain AGAR Governance Statement 21/22 Proposed by Councillor Pryor, seconded by Councillor Beggerow the AGAR Governance statement for 2021/2 was Voteapproved.=11For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain AGAR Accounting Statement Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Wilson the AGAR Accounting statement for 2021/2 was approved. Vote = 11 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Invest in Hadleigh There has been no meeting since the last update. Covid Measures – Masks Proposed by Councillor McLeod, seconded by Councillor Wilson it was agreed that mask wearing with be optional. Vote = 11 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Covid Measures – Social Distancing Proposed by Councillor McLeod, seconded by Councillor Gower it was agreed that social distancing of tables and chairs will continue. Vote = 11 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Covid Measures – Lateral Flow Testing Proposed by Councillor Wilson, seconded by Councillor Shearly-Sanders it was agreed that Lateral Flow Testing will continue to be recommended. Vote = 11 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain HTC22.147 Covid Measures – Microphones Proposed by Councillor McLeod, seconded by Councillor Beggerow it was agreed to continue the use of
Councillor Schleip declared a non-pecuniary interest in HTC 22.169 and HTC22.170 Hadleigh Grand Feoffment Charity Response as she is a Trustee. Councillor Beggerow declared a non-pecuniary interest in all agenda items mentioning Layham Road Sports Ground as he is a committee member of Hadleigh United Football Club who use the facility. Councillor McLeod declared a non-pecuniary interest in HTC22.169 and HTC22.170 Hadleigh Grand Feoffment Charity Response as he is a Trustee. Dispensations There was no consideration of dispensations.
There were no absences to approve.
Councillor Shearly-Sanders declared a non-pecuniary interest in HTC22.169 and HTC22.170 Hadleigh Grand Feoffment Charity as he is a Trustee and HTC22.161 Bike Maintenance Sessions as he is a Hadleigh Cycling Club member
A recorded vote was requested 4 For (Councillors Pryor, Wiltshire, Knock and Roberts), 6 Against (Councillors Beggerow, Gower, Loftus, McLeod, ShearlySanders and Wilson), 1 Abstain (Councillor Schleip).
Four members of the public sent in statements in support of the Layham Road Sports Ground project and why this is needed in the town.
Welcome The Chair welcomed everyone and advised that The Council, members of the public and press may record/film or broadcast the meeting, when the press and public are not lawfully excluded. Any member of the public who attends the meeting is advised that the Town Council cannot control 3rd party recording. The Town Council will record the meeting.
Vote = 10 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstain Reports The report from Councillor Fraser was noted.
Councillors Gower, Knock, Loftus, McLeod, Pryor, Roberts, Schleip, Shearly-Sanders, Talbot, Wilson and Wiltshire.
Vote = 9 For, 0 Against, 2 Abstain Minutes from meeting 19th May 2022 Proposed by Councillor Wilson, seconded by Councillor Pryor it was agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 19th May 2022 subject to a change to HTC22.110 so the proviso is in the first paragraph and a change to HTC22.73 as it contains a repeat of the previous month.
There were no declarations of pecuniary or nonpecuniary interest. Dispensations
Apologies Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Monks and Talbot. Approval of absence There were no absences to approve.
There were no members of public present.
Exclusion of the press and public Proposed by Councillor Loftus, seconded by Councillor Schleip it was agreed to exclude the press and public in pursuance of Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 the Press and the Public shall be excluded for the next items of business on the grounds that it is likely to be prejudicial to the public interest by reason of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.
Councillor Pryor declared a non-pecuniary interest in HTC22.161 Bike Maintenance Sessions as she is a Hadleigh Cycling Club member and the instructor for the sessions is her brother.
30 Telephone Community News on 01473 823366 Hadleigh Town Council Extraordinary Meeting, Thursday 9th June 2022 at 7pm held in The Grand Hall, Hadleigh Town Hall, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 5DN PresentMinutes
The appointment of the Assistant Clerk was agreed. A recorded vote was requested 8 For (Councillors Gower, Loftus, McLeod, Pryor, Schleip, Shearly-Sanders, Talbot and Wilson), 2 Against (Councillors Knock and Wiltshire), 1 Abstain (Councillor Roberts).
Finance (Payment Schedules) Proposed by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Wiltshire a motion was proposed ‘To approve the attached schedule of payments over £500 except the payment to Great Oaktree Land Services, whilst noting that the RFO will approve any payments under £500, in accordance with Financial Regulations’ After a vote the above motion was not agreed.
Councillor Knock raised a point of order to say that there was an agenda item missing related to Staffing Sub-committee Terms of Reference. The Chair confirmed this was an oversight and it will be on July’s agenda. Minutes from meeting 12th May 2022 Proposed by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Shearly-Sanders it was agreed to approve the minutes of the continuation meeting held on Thursday 12th May 2022.
Councillors Beggerow, Gower, Knock, Loftus, McLeod (Chair), Pryor, Roberts, Schleip, Shearly-Sanders, Wilson and Wiltshire.
The next scheduled meeting will be on Thursday 16th June 2022 @ 7pm Close of Meeting The meeting closed at 7.15pm Full Council Meeting, Thursday 16th June 2022 at 7pm held in The Grand Hall, Hadleigh Town Hall, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 5DN
The Chair welcomed everyone and mentioned that as he knows there are always a lot of questions for District and County Councillors he has asked the leader of the Babergh District Council Cabinet to hold a meeting covering pressing topics. The Chair advised that The Council, members of the public and press may record/film or broadcast the meeting, when the press and public are not lawfully excluded. Any member of the public who attends the meeting is advised that the Town Council cannot control 3rd party recording. The Town Council will record the meeting. Apologies Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Beggerow and Monks. Approval of absence
Councillor Fraser congratulated the Mayor on his appointment and apologised for missing some previous meetings as he had family issues to attend to. Councillor Fraser said well done to the staff for the Platinum Jubilee events, and was looking forward to the Armed Forces Event next week. There had also been the Hidden Gardens last weekend and June is looking to be a very good month for TheHadleigh.reportfrom Councillor Dawson had not been shared ahead of the meeting as the wrong report had been emailed. The correct one had now been emailed.
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A member of the public sent in a statement regarding the Jubilee events and thanked the staff for organising the two events and queried if they had received suitable renumeration.
In Attendance Town Clerk and 11 members of public (and 2 people via Zoom)
In Attendance Town Clerk Welcome
Public Forum Three members of the public spoke in support of the Layham Road Sports Ground project and why this is needed in the town.
There was no consideration of dispensations.
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Councillor Knock raised a point of order that after the last meeting he asked the Mayor to call an extraordinary meeting to cover the items missed and this has not been done. Given this meeting has involved room hire, microphone hire and mileage this is a waste of money when a continuation meeting could have been called and also he has not received a reply to his email sent to the Mayor. The Chair apologised if he had agreed to call an extraordinary meeting but he did not recall that he had. He also confirmed that there will be a response to the email tomorrow. Public Forum
A recorded vote was requested 9 For (Councillors Gower, Loftus, McLeod, Pryor, Roberts, Schleip, Shearly-Sanders, Talbot and Wilson), 2 Against (Councillors Knock and Wiltshire), 0 Abstain. Assistant Clerk Recruitment
31 microphones and their associated costs. Vote = 11 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain
Declarations of Interest Councillor Beggerow declared a non-pecuniary interest in HTC22.182 & HTC22.183 Legal Advice as he is a committee member of Hadleigh United Football Club who use Layham Road Sports Ground.
Bike Maintenance Sessions Proposed by Councillor McLeod, seconded by Councillor Beggerow it was agreed to spend up to £500 to cover instructor and room hire for bike maintenance sessions in conjunction with Hadleigh Cycle Club to promote active travel within Hadleigh. Vote = 9 For, 0 Against, 2 Abstain Concerns – Tennis Court Floodlights It was noted that the Climate Change Emergency & Environment Sub-committee have concerns regarding the proposed replacement of the floodlighting at the tennis courts that is not LED.
The response from the Hadleigh Grand Feoffment Charity was noted. Hadleigh Grand Feoffment Charity Action Proposed by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Loftus it was agreed that 'The Council resolves with immediate effect not to nominate Councillors to vacant positions as Trustees’ Vote = 6 For, 0 Against, 5 Abstain. Proposed by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Knock it was agreed that ‘The Council ask Councillor Roberts to draft letters to the Charities Commission and the Alsmhouses Association to outline the concerns and include letters. The draft letters to be brought back to Full Council for approval’ Vote = 7 For, 0 Against, 4 Abstain Layham Road Sports Ground Project – Land Registry Proposed by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Wiltshire it was proposed to take the agenda items out of order. After a vote this was not agreed. A recorded vote was requested 5 For (Councillors Gower, Knock, Loftus, , Roberts and Wiltshire), 5 Against (Councillors Beggerow, McLeod, Schleip, Shearly-Sanders and Wilson), 1 Abstain (Councillor Pryor). Councillor McLeod used his casting vote to vote against this proposal. Councillor Roberts raised a point of order that the Council were in danger of reversing a decision made previously as no legal advice has been sought. Will we continue to not have legal advice?
Tennis Court Floodlights – Review This item was not discussed as a previous agenda item on the Tennis Court Lighting had discussed the same.
Dispensations There was no consideration of dispensations.
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2. Would the Council be liable to pay any costs if at the end of stage 3 of the process they did not enter a Pre-Contract Services Agreement with the selected 3.Contractor?Wouldthe Council be liable for any costs if at stage 5 the Football Foundation did not offer the Council a grant at the expected level, the consequence of which resulted in the Council not being able to issue instructions to the contractor to proceed into the delivery stages?
Legal Advice Spend Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Gower a motion was proposed ‘To agree to spend £3000 + VAT on legal advice for the above questions’ A recorded vote was requested – 7 For (Councillors Beggerow, Gower, Loftus, Monks, Schleip, Shearly-Sanders, Wilson), 2 Against (Councillors Roberts and Wiltshire), 0 Abstain Proposed by Councillor Wilson, seconded by Councillor Loftus the above motion was agreed. A recorded vote was requested – 7 For (Councillors Beggerow, Gower, Loftus, Monks, Schleip, Shearly-Sanders, Wilson), 2 Against (Councillors Roberts and Wiltshire), 0 Abstain Future Meetings The next scheduled meeting will be on Thursday 21st July 2022 at 7.00pm. Close of Meeting The meeting closed at 8.10pm Wendy Brame, Town Clerk
Full Council Meeting, Extraordinary Wednesday 22nd June 2022 at 7pm held in The Grand Hall, Hadleigh Town Hall, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 5DN
1. Could the Council by signing the Joining Agreement as an additional client be compelled in future stages of the process to accept a contract with a 3G pitch provider that contains Rubber Crumb Infill?
Vote = 11 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Layham Road Sports Ground – Hadleigh Rugby Club Advertising Consent It was noted that the Rugby Club will require advertising consent from BDC and this forms part of the agreement.
Welcome The Chair welcomed everyone and advised that The Council, members of the public and press may record/film or broadcast the meeting, when the press and public are not lawfully excluded. Any member of the public who attends the meeting is advised that the Town Council cannot control 3rd party recording. The Town Council will record the meeting.
Approval of absence There were no absences to approve.
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In Attendance Town Clerk and 1 member of public (and 2 people via Zoom)
PresentMinutes Councillors Beggerow, Gower, Loftus, Monks, Roberts, Schleip, ShearlySanders, Wilson and Wiltshire.
HTC22.148 Covid Measures – Zoom Proposed by Councillor Knock, seconded by Councillor Pryor it was agreed to continue to stream meetings via Zoom. Vote = 11 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Public Accessibility – Meetings Proposed by Councillor McLeod, seconded by Councillor Wiltshire it was agreed to look into the public accessibility of our meetings regarding sound both in person and via Zoom. Council Matters Terms of Reference Proposed by Councillor Knock, seconded by Councillor Wiltshire it was agreed to revise the Terms of Reference for the Council Matters Committee. After a vote the above was not agreed. A recorded vote was requested 4 For (Councillors Knock, Pryor, Roberts and Wiltshire), 7 Against (Councillors Beggerow, Gower, Loftus, McLeod, Schleip, ShearlySanders and Wilson), 0 Abstain Council Matters – Election of Councillor This item was not discussed as the above motion was not agreed.
The next scheduled meeting will be on Thursday 21st July 2022 at 7.00pm. Close of Meeting The meeting closed at 9.56pm
Public Forum No members of the public wished to speak.
3G Pitch Material Proposed by Councillor Shearly-Sanders, seconded by Councillor Roberts it was agreed to use alternative, organic technology in the proposed artificial pitch. Vote = 9 For, 0 Against, 2 Abstain LRSG Pavilion Design Proposed by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Knock it was agreed that prior to the approval of the LRSG pavilion design, they seek and consider comments on the proposed design from an architect of the Net Carbon Zero Toolkit and/or Passivhaus design. A recorded vote was requested 6 For (Councillors Gower, Knock, Loftus, Pryor, Roberts and Wiltshire), 5 Against (Councillors Beggerow, McLeod, Schleip, Shearly-Sanders and Wilson), 0 Abstain Christmas Event 2022 Working Group Terms of Reference Proposed by Councillor Knock, seconded by Councillor Roberts the changes to the Terms of Reference were agreed. Vote = 7 For, 3 Against, 0 Abstain Christmas Event 2022 Working Group Members Proposed by Councillor McLeod, seconded by Coucnillor Wilson the following members were agreed: Councillor McLeod; Carol McLeod; Trevor Clarke, Janine Edgar and Kathy Attard Vote = 11 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Summer Decoration Proposed by Councillor Wiltshire, seconded by Councillor McLeod it was agreed to commission, purchase and install bunting in the centre of town and Market Place, where safe and efficient to do so, for the summer months. The style and colours of which to be decided by a poll of town councillors (the elected representatives of the residents of Hadleigh) and the volunteers approached to be involved in the installation and taking down of it.
Vote = 11 For,
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Vote = 9 For, 0 Against, 2 Abstain Layham Road Sports Ground – Hadleigh Rugby Club Advertising Boards
Meeting suspended at 19.01 for 20 minutes to read an extra document. Councillor Roberts raised a point of order stating that Councillors should have been given 3 clear days to read the background document. The Chair advised that this is not a background document but additional information supplied by the Projects and Finance Officer and the meeting will go ahead. Meeting suspended at 19:03 to read an extra document Meeting reconvened at 19:25 Legal Advice Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Loftus it was agreed that questions 1 – 3 are to be answered by a solicitor, questions 4 – 25 to be deferred to the Projects Officer for answering and questions 26 - 38 to be sent to the Football Foundation to be answered. A recorded vote was requested – 7 For (Councillors Beggerow, Gower, Loftus, Monks, Schleip, Shearly-Sanders, Wilson), 2 Against (Councillors Roberts and Wiltshire), 0 QuestionsAbstain.
0 Against, 0 Abstain Hadleigh Grand Feoffment Charity Response
Asbestos Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Knock it was agreed to spend up to £1,500 for expenditure linked to the management of asbestos within our land and properties. Vote = 11 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Climate Change Action Plan It was noted that the Climate Change Action Plan is being worked on by Climate Change Emergency & Environment Subcommittee and comments are invited.
Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Pryor it was agreed to agree with the recommendation of the Layham Road Sports Ground Subcommittee to agree to allow Hadleigh Rugby Club to erect permanent pitch barriers with advertising boards subject to both parties signing an agreement.
Cemetery Extension Sub-committee Proposed by Councillor Wiltshire, seconded by Councillor Knock it was agreed to set up a Cemetery Extension subcommittee to manage the ongoing cemetery extension project. After a vote the above was not agreed. A recorded vote was requested 3 For (Councillors Knock, , Roberts and Wiltshire), 8 Against (Councillors Beggerow, Gower, Loftus, McLeod, Pryor, Schleip, Shearly-Sanders and Wilson), 0 Abstain Cemetery Extension Sub-committee – Election of CouncillorsThis item was not discussed as the above motion was not agreed. Allotment Fee Review – Bridge Street Allotments Proposed by Councillor Wilson, seconded by Councillor Loftus it was agreed to increase the allotment rent at Bridge Street Allotments by 2.5% (rounded up to the nearest 10p) effective from 29th September 2022. Vote = 9 For, 2 Against, 0 Abstain Allotment Fee Review – Toppesfield Close Proposed by Councillor Beggerow, seconded by Councillor Pryor it was agreed that the allotment rent at Toppesfield Close allotments remains the same. Vote = 11 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain Tennis Court Floodlights Proposed by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Wiltshire it was agreed to defer this item to the Layham Road Subcommittee Group to consider sources of funding, the views of the tennis club and the the Babergh District Council and Hadleigh Town Council vision to make LRSG a sports hub and the longer-term plans to migrate to LED.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors McLeod, Pryor and Talbot.
£450,000 more funding for community causes now available
Cllr Julie Flatman, Mid Suffolk Cabinet Member for Communities, Health and Wellbeing, said: “I’m very excited to see the applications made for our new Community Development Grants. We know how much pride our people take in their communities and how much of a difference this funding can make to their projects. Whether they want to invest in new electric vehicle charging points, expand a community coffee morning, or run an after-school club, this grant will be a fantastic boost for any group.”
Each application is eligible for an award of up to £20,000, with £250,000 available in Mid Suffolk and £200,000 in Babergh. Groups can only make one application, but applicants can still apply for other community grant schemes for the same project. This announcement is in addition to the new £150,000 Suffolk Climate Action Community Match Fund, available to groups in Babergh and Mid Suffolk with projects supporting the county’s vision to become carbon neutral by 2030.
Babergh and Mid Suffolk community groups can now bid for a share of £450,000 to improve their neighbourhoods, thanks to the two new Community Development Grants. Projects such as including new play areas and equipment, protecting or enhancing our natural environment, provision of cultural experiences, improving digital access, reducing social isolation and supporting renewable or net-zero energy projects are all eligible to be supported by the new funds.
Cllr Mary McLaren, Babergh Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “This is a great opportunity for organisations and community groups to secure additional funding and resources at a time when it is needed most. Babergh is filled with passionate people with great ideas. They bring people together and give them a new opportunity to have an impact in the places they live. We want to see these ideas come to fruition, so ensuring there are a variety of schemes and grants available is key to supporting innovation in our district.”
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Awarded projects will have to show how they support at least one of the councils’ strategies supporting communities, wellbeing or leisure, sport and physical activity. Bids for the grant are now open and will close on Friday 16 September, with applications assessed and offers made by 1 October. For more information, including a complete list of eligible projects, please visit the Community Development Grant page on the Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council websites.
33www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk A BRITISH COMEDY FOR SEPTEMBER Friday 23rd September at 7.30pm PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (12A) £4 on the door NO NEED TO BOOK. CONTACTING HOLLYWOOD IN HADLEIGH Call Jan on 01473 823413 Email Jan at janetmdicks@gmail.com Take a look at our website - www.ansellcc.org.uk WHERE IS THE ANSELL CENTRE? Next to the United Reformed Church and behind the Ram Public House in Market Place. Access through the church garden. suffolk digital cinema network The Royal British Legion All are welcome in our family friendly Club Entertainment and Events for September Saturday 3rd – Kids crafting afternoon 15:00 – 16:30 Saturday 3rd – Vocalist – Hannah Louise from 20:30 Friday 9th & 23rd – Karaoke from 19:30 Saturday 17th – Charity Fund raising Evening of LIVE comedy Come and support Daryl & Buster raising money for the British Legion Sunday 11th and 25th – Meat raffle – drawn at 14:00 Saturday 27th - Family disco with Chubby Rhino & Flumpy BINGO every Thursday from 19:00 – CASH PRIZES! NEW POOL TABLE!! Snooker – Darts - Sky Sports – Disco – Bingo – Karaoke Watch Our Facebook Page For Sky Sports On Our 100” Screen Hall Hire upon request (free for members £70 non-members) Email: rblchadleigh@gmail.com or call 01473 824874 Facebook: Hadleigh Royal British Legion HADS Auditions
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As we go to press in time for the September magazines, the great heatwave is still upon us. The land looks like something from the middle East, but, being clay, it’s as hard as concrete and our farming friends are extremely worried. My live colleagues are hot and hungry. They are grateful to the horse care team for their attention over the holidays, and to the maintenance team for keeping the centre in good shape. The triannual Shelley ball was eventually held on July 15th at The Talbooth in Stratford St Mary.144 tickets were sold and through their generosity the guests raised over £15,000 for the Centre. I’m told it was a wonderful evening; a singer on the lawn entertained the guests before dinner and a great band kept everyone dancing all night. You would never know just how much hard graft went in to making the event so successful. The movers and shakers behind the enterprise are pictured here.
From left to right: Lyn Bensusan (stable manager), Chris Southgate (fund raising committee Treasurer), Jan McKillop (chairman of the fund raising committee) and Jan Derbyshire (Chairman and ball organiser par excellence). Naturally all four hold down other jobs to do with the running of the Centre, and we horses are so grateful to them. Things are a bit quiet at the Centre in August, but we shall pick up sped after the school holidays finish. Our next fundraiser is on November 26th at Hadleigh football club it’s our Christmas Bingo: tickets £10.00. Details will be on the webpage when all is decided. I’m hoping that when you read this, we shall all be very wet! Here’s mud in your eye dear friends. Website: shelleyrda.com Telephone: 01473 824172
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It's that time of the year when start talking about panto (oh yes it is). This year will be performing Peter Pan and the Pesky Pirates written by SarahJane and Trev Clarke taking place during the February half term at Elmsett Village Hall. We are holding open auditions on Wednesday 7th September 6:30pm start at the URC Church Hadleigh. Also Sunday 11th September at 3pm start at Elmsett Village Hall. These are open for all aged 5 years and upwards. We open all auditions for all ability's and if your after a main role singing will be required. If you could bring a song track on a USB stick so you can show your singing ability. So if you would like to be Peter Pan, Wendy or maybe you want to be evil like Captain hook. Don't worry we have lots of parts to fill and its always a bit of fun. For more information please check out our website www.hads.webs.com or get in touch with Trev on 07787 158085. Look forward to seeing you at auditions Trev Clarke, Chairman of HADS
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Discovering Suffolk scheme to install new QR code plaques to rights of way fingerposts, and also to identify and deliver a bespoke walking app for the county.
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Discovering Suffolk project It was agreed to participate in Suffolk CC’s
The following are the main matters discussed during the Parish Council meeting of 22 June 2022. Public Forum A parishioner raised the following points: More traffic was using Water Lane, designated a Quiet Lane; however, there was no QL sign at the top of the lane. Cllr Woods said the post installed by SCC was too high; the QL team was aware of this and would rectify it. In the meantime the sign would be installed as soon as possible. The Chairman commented that designating Water Lane a Quiet Lane would not necessarily solve the problem of increased traffic. There was concern over several large garden bonfires at a property in Upper Street, causing unacceptable smoke pollution and adding to the risk of fires in the current dry and hot weather conditions; Cllr Ward would report this to Environmental Health. County Council report SCC had objected to the National Grid’s proposals for the East Anglia GREEN pylon run. Extra funding had been agreed by Cabinet for the second phase of the five-year project for the creation of more SEND places for children and young people. District Council report Plans to revitalise the Hamilton Road Quarter in Sudbury, and the initiative to bring new workspaces to Hadleigh had both been approved by Cabinet. The latest report from CIFCO (Babergh and Mid Suffolk’s commercial property company) had been due to go before the councils’ joint overview and scrutiny committee in July but this had been postponed to September; the report was on the Mid Suffolk and Babergh websites had also been sent to Companies House. Broken marker post The Clerk had contacted the Fire Service to ask them to either repair or remove the marker post at the junction of Mill Land and Watermill Close (*it was subsequently confirmed that the post had been replaced).
34 Letter from www.layham.orgLayham Come and meet us We are a family of ordinary people who love God and trust Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. Please feel free to contact us on the Church office number 01473 829602 if you need us to pray for you or help in any way. Sunday Services There are currently three ways to join us on Sundays at 10:30am In Person We are now meeting in person on Sundays. We have areas designated for those who wish to social distance. Mask wearing is optional at present. Via Zoom You can join the live service via Zoom – please admin@hadleighbaptist.org.ukemail to receive the Zoom Meeting details. Via YouTube Visit our YouTube Channel to watch live at 10.30am or whenever is convenient to you. Any questions or help needed please contact: Church Office Tel: 01473 829602 Email: pastorchristodd@hadleighbaptist.org.ukwww.hadleighbaptist.org.uk Twitter: @HadleighBaptist Facebook: HadleighBaptistChurch YouTube: Hadleigh Baptist Church Parish Council
Parish trees, hedgerows and wildflowers scheme Cllr Roberts’ report on the 2022 scheme launched by Babergh and Mid Suffolk DCs was noted. The scheme offered free trees hedgerow plants and wildflower seed mixes to all parishes, but required the land to have public access. Cllr Roberts suggested part of the churchyard might be turned into a wildflower area; she would talk to the PCC.
Layham Playing Field 120 Club Winners for the August draw were: £25 Ticket No 102 Cartlidge £15 Ticket No 111 Barton 01473 823366
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Scope Play Fair campaign This campaign highlighted the need to make playing field equipment for children with disabilities a part of any provision throughout the UK; more information was available on the Scope website, where people could also sign up to an open letter. Cllr Woods would take this forward with the Playing Field Committee.
The deadline for applications is 5th September 2022. www.layham.org
An application form and more details are available from Sue Dodson or can be downloaded from the Layham Parish Council Website, in the section ‘Queens Platinum Jubilee’.
Our next Layham event will be a Festive Fayre to be held in the Village Hall later in the year.
The noticeboard at the top of Mill Lane had been refurbished. The working group would bring a recommendation to the August meeting concerning a replacement noticeboard for the Playing Field. B1070 pavement Cllr Ward would look into funding from the Community Development Grant and would speak to Babergh’s Grants Officer. Cllr Hall confirmed that Layham was on the list for funding from the Highways Investment Fund, but the anticipated cost, based on widening the pavement, would exceed the limit. Cllr Woods said the pavement was actually the correct width, but the bank had slipped. Cllr Hall would arrange a site meeting.
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About tea-time on Friday 12 August flames were spotted in the Nature Area at the end of the Playing Field. They had taken root in one of the large piles of logs left to rot down after the felling of the cricket bat willows. The fire service was called and the local fire engine was on site within 20 minutes.
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The flames spread to a second, then a third, and a fourth pile of logs and the fire-crew concentrated on containing the blazes. They soon called for a second appliance and together they stopped the fire spreading within about an hour. The next hour and a half was spent ensuring there were no embers left smouldering. It was lucky that the breeze was blowing from the Brett Green direction – had the breeze been in the opposite direction there would have been great concern for the homes jut the other side of the boundary hedge. So how did the fire start? The only clue is the remnant of a small recently used hand- built fire near the seat beside the river. Whoever lit that may have been responsible for transferring flames to one of the log piles. We have a shared responsibility for our playing field and nature area. If you ever see a hint of fire or use of a portable barbecue please ask those involved to douse the embers immediately. Thank you. We hope you all had a lovely summer, and you are fully refreshed for the start of a new school year. We hope any new families soon feel part of our playgroup family as you settle in and get to know us all. We wish all the children well who moved on in July, please do keep in touch with us. It was great at the end of last term to have our leavers service once again at St Andrews. We look forward to seeing our friends at St Andrews again for Harvest at the end of the half term. We have lots planned before Harvest, including seeing what’s grown in the garden over the summer! We still have some places available if you are interested in seeing Layham Playgroup for yourself and would like to arrange a visit, please contact us on 07999 866419 or email us at admin@layhamplaygroup.co.uk Ladybirds at St Andrews. We are very excited to announce a new day and venue for our Ladybird Toddler Group, which returns on TUESDAY 13th September, taking place every Tuesday morning during term time, 10.00 – 11.00 am at St Andrews Church. The group is open to all children from birth – five years. Ladybirds is part of Layham Playgroup. Layham Playgroup is a registered Charity Incorporated Organisation 1160254 Find us at www.layhamplaygroup.co.uk, Facebook, Instagram
Monks Eleigh History Group will start its new season on 3rd October 2022 at 7.30pm in Monks Eleigh Village Hall. Our first speaker will be Sarah Doig, author of ‘The Little History of Suffolk’ who will talk about influential Suffolk Women. Sarah is an independent historical researcher and a popular speaker on local history. All subsequent meetings will be held on the first Monday of the month from November to March. The annual subscription is £10.00 for all six meetings, or £3.00 admission for a single meeting. For a full programme please email simonkelsall66@gmail.com.
25th March 1950 –20th September 2021 Remembering my dear husband Tim. Dad to Steph and Trevor, grandad to Erin, Jake and Laura. Not a day goes by without talking about or thinking about you. It’s a year now but time has gone so fast. We love you and miss you so much. Your loving wife Jill, son Trevor and daughter Steph.
36 Telephone Community News on 01473 823366 The John Bloomfield Memorial Lecture STAINED GLASS WINDOWS Saturday 1st October 2022 at 10 am St. Mary’s Church Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 5DT Ticket Price £10 each www.stmaryshadleigh.co.uk Ken’s SESAW News
The volunteers are wilting and the dogs have flopped down in the shade as I write this in the middle of another heatwave. Hopefully it will be cooler when we have a stall on the Green at the Cavendish Fete on 3rd September, open 1-5pm. The following week our £1 Sale will be held at the Stevenson Centre, Stevenson Approach, Gt. Cornard, CO10 0WD. Doors open at 11am on Saturday 10th September, these sales are always popular so don’t miss it! This month I am looking for a special person who could take on an old pal of mine. Paddy is a nine year old Yorkie dog suffering from heart failure. He needs someone who can give him the home he deserves on a one to one basis. They will have no other pets, an empty lap with lots of time and love for a delightful little dog. Paddy has a healthy appetite and still enjoys a game of ball, a walk, a good cuddle, and life in general. At the moment all he needs is one pill twice a day popped in his food. If you think you can provide the foster home Paddy needs, please leave a clear message with your name and number on 01787 210888 or email info@sesaw.co.uk. Please speak slowly so anyone can hear your contact details, even a little chap like me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua!
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Update the 40th anniversary of the founding of the u3a following the model of the original French u3a a small band of enthusiasts got together to launch a British well over 1,000 u3a’s and more than 430,000 Although they all conform generally to a common each u3a is autonomous and shapes itself to its members interests. Hadleigh our u3a was set up in 2000, when a lady by the name of Joan Pitcher moved here and was disappointed to find we did not have a u3a, so she decided to do something about it. A small advertisement was placed to test local interest. Expecting a handful of people to come to her house for a cup of tea and a chat, she was amazed to find the response was so overwhelming that she had to hire a hall. By the end of that meeting they had formed an organising committee and in no time adopted a formal constitution and the rest is history. Don’t know about the u3a? If you are longer in full-time employment and looking for something interesting to expand your retirement horizons, then read on. We have no political or religious affiliations and there are no qualifications required. We are not an academic institution expecting our members to study formally or sit examinations. We are all retired and had quite enough of that kind of stress earlier in our lives! Now we want to make new friends and interests.
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Membership is open to both men and women and, apart from being friendly and relaxed, our objective is to encompass a wide range of opportunities to come together to enjoy exploring new ideas, subjects and activities together. We hold a meeting for all members once a month, with a professional speaker and the chance to chat over tea at the end. We have over twenty special interest groups covering a wide range of subjects from social history to art, current affairs to nature watching, lunch groups and much more. Another significant aspect of our activities are our regular outings to the theatre and places of interest, all charged at cost. Transport is by coach for the bigger trips or car-share for smaller events nearer to home. We have a Christmas lunch at Hintlesham Hall and a summer party at Hadleigh Guildhall.
Membership here in Hadleigh is £15 per year. All members also receive a quarterly national magazine called Third Age Matters, full of interesting articles and what other u3a’s are doing around the country. Useful for inspiration for expanding our own activities! Have a look at our website for more information and pictures at www.u3asites.org.uk/hadleigh suffolk. Or contact me: Sue Witham - telephone 07770 870405 – email suetram@aol.com. If you would prefer, you are welcome to come along to one of our monthly meetings to get a feel of it all, they take place at 2.30 pm on the second Monday of each month at the URC, Market Place, Hadleigh. Hadleigh Walkers
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Our walk on Saturday 10th Sept will start and end at Bures. The walk is quite a long one but well worth the effort. Called locally “The Dragon Walk”, it is one of our favourites. Our route from Bures will be Fysh House Farm, Highfields Farm, Dead Lane Track to Farthing Hall, the St Edmunds Way to Wissington and back to Bures on the Stour Valley Path via Wormingford. The route is about 10 miles and we will take it easy to admire the views. We will have two stops so we suggest you bring a small snack and definitely something to drink if the weather looks like being hot. The walk will take around 4 ½ hours so we should be back at the cars by around 2pm. We will meet at 0930 in the Bures village hall car park on Nayland Road, which is a sharp left turn where High Street becomes Bridge Street. The car park is a short distance down Nayland Road on the RHS. Email me for a map. If anyone needs a lift from Hadleigh please email me and I’ll try my best to put you in touch with a driver. If there are any changes to the route following our recce they will be put up on the website. Everyone is welcome, including well behaved dogs. Strong shoes or preferably walking boots should be worn as the ground can be muddy and rough in places at any time of the year. As usual, route maps can be requested from the web site. For further information about these walks go to www.hadleighwalkers.com, email us at hadleighwalkers@gmail.com or contact Mike Keeling on 07483 887658.
The cost of energy and food is so high now. With the kids home from school for the summer, I’m having to pay more for lunches and snacks. I’m worried about how I’ll put food on the table. I’m on a prepayment meter and I’m really scared we’re going to be left without any gas or electric if I can’t top up. What can I do?
First of all, I’m really sorry to hear how tough things have been for you. You’re doing the right thing in reaching out for support and there are things you can get help with. As a prepayment meter customer, your energy supplier will be able to give you temporary credit if you can’t afford to top up your meter. They might add this to your meter automatically, but if they don’t, you can call them and ask them to do this. If you run out of temporary credit, speak to your supplier to explain your situation. They may give you extra temporary credit if you’re struggling with living costs. There are other reasons why they might give you extra credit too, including if you’re disabled, have a long-term health condition, or you have children under the age of 5. You’ll have to pay back anything extra you get, but you can agree how to do this in a way you can afford with your supplier. As you say, the cost of living is really high but there is help available. If you pay council tax and you’re in bands A-D, you should get a payment of £150 automatically. It could take until the end of September, but if you've not had it already you might need to make a claim. You can check how to do this on your council's website. You might also be able to get a fuel voucher, which you can use to add credit to your meter. Contact your local council about this. There’s more government support coming from October, including a £400 payment to help you with your energy bills. If you have a prepayment meter, you’ll be given vouchers in the first week of each month from October, via SMS text, email, or post. Make sure your energy company has your up-todate details. To help manage other costs, it’s also worth checking you’re getting all the benefits you’re entitled to. There are benefits calculators you can use online. On the Citizens Advice website, www.citizensadvice.org.uk there’s advice on how to reduce living costs and information on other ways to increase your Theincome.school holidays can be a really tough time and we know the food shop isn’t stretching as far. Contact your local council, to find out what extra support you can get over the holidays. If you can’t afford to buy food, Sudbury and District Citizens Advice can help you get a referral for a food bank. We know this is an extremely worrying time and everyone’s situation is different. Don’t struggle alone. If you need further support, contact 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 – 1pm.
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Hadleigh Healing Society We are all being bombarded by the prospect of having to watch and juggle of our finances over the coming months which is a worrying concern for many. Heat or Eat is something we should not have to deal with in this country but for some they are. If you are in need of someone to listen to your concerns and worries our qualified, registered healers are there for you. Do not bottle up those worries please allow us to listen. Please telephone (answer machine) 01473 823282 or log onto www.hadleighhealingsociety.org of visit our Hadleigh Healing Society Facebook page for an appointment. We are holding one of our popular Clairvoyant Days on Saturday, 17th September between 10am-4pm. There will be two mediums who can give a private reading for £15. If you would like an appointment please book early to avoid disappointment. Telephone giving your name and telephone number clearly and we will get back to you.
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“Everyone is asking for volunteers nowadays! I like the idea but I have some questions...” How will I be helping? Whether you are visiting a family at their home, or helping at one of our family, perinatal or SEND (special educational needs) groups, you will be giving real, practical support and encouragement to families, so that they can provide a strong foundation for their childs’ future. This support is needed now more than ever and is crucial in helping families to cope, develop resilience and stay positive through perhaps the most challenging time in their lives. Does it really make a difference? Absolutely! We are currently supporting 661 families across Suffolk through our home-visiting and groups. Here are some genuine quotes from parents/carers we have supported: ·It’s a chance to get out of the house and to also meet and talk to other people. It helps with loneliness.
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Following the successful return of our annual road races in November 2021, Hadleigh Hares are delighted to be hosting the John Chisnall Hadleigh 5, the Turners Blinds and Shutters Hadleigh 10, and the Plant Parts 2km Junior Fun Run, on Sunday 20th November 2022. Starting at Hadleigh Football Club, races follow roads through Layham and Shelley. Finishers will receive a beautiful, bespoke medal, and after some adjustments in 2021, we are happy to say that 2022 will also see the return of our usual facilities, including bag drop, changing facilities, refreshments, and prize giving ceremonies. The event is made possible with kind sponsorship from M Chisnall and Sons Limited, Turners Blinds and Shutters and Plant Parts Ltd. In addition to the generous support of our sponsors we rely heavily upon volunteers to make the race possible. Helping with set up on the day, distributing race packs to competitors, manning the bag drop, and marshalling out on the course, without our volunteers it simply would not be possible to hold the event. If you are willing to volunteer on race day we would be delighted to hear from you. No previous experience of marshalling is required as you will be fully briefed in advance of the races. Please e-mail races@hadleigh-hares.co.uk if you are able to support us. The organisers look forward to welcoming all participants and volunteers to another successful and fun filled day. Entries will open online on Saturday 27th August, for more information visit our club website www.hadleigh-hares.co.uk
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·My volunteer listened. She was someone to talk to, and she supported me through several stressful times and encouraged me to achieve my goals.
·My volunteer was someone to listen, talk to, help with the children, with issues. She built my confidence and self-esteem and supported us through the tough times. What skills will I learn or develop? We would love you to utilise any skills you already have. For groups and home visiting, these can be everday skills such as budgeting, cooking, arts & crafts, or simply encouraging conversation with an adult or encouraging play with a child. We are a learning organisation, so we hold ongoing training for our volunteers in areas such as first aid, customer service, or in special project Herework. is a quote illustrating this from one of our volunteers: “Volunteering provides a fantastic opportunity to expand my skills at the same time as feeling valued in my local community. Combining this with increased social interaction and physical activity helps me to gain self-confidence and feel appreciated.” What training do I need? Full training is given to all of our volunteers. You’ll gain confidence, meet new people, learn new skills, and gain a great deal of personal satisfaction, knowing you are making a difference. Group volunteers are asked to attend a half day Zoom course (next course takes place via Zoom on Monday 12th September, 9.30am to 11am). Home-visiting volunteers are required to attend a 7 session training course (1 per week). The next course starts on Tuesday 13th September and will be held in Bramford, just outside Ipswich, which has easy access from A14 and A12. Sounds great! I’d like to find out more. What do I do next? Please email info@familiestogethersuffolk.org.uk or call 01379 678552 for more information. There is a simple on-line form to fill in, we ask for 2 references and we also do a DBS check for home visiting and group volunteers. Come and join our friendly team and help us to bring community back into the heart of parenting.
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The workshops, which are held virtually, have been running since July 2021 and will be available until November 2022. The courses are totally free and are open to all businesses in the districts who want help to develop online skills and to get the most out of digital opportunities.
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. Unfortunately, Covid still lurks nearby and so we ask you not to join us if you have, or have been in contact with someone who has Covid. We will welcome you once you are clear. We charge £3 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 produce 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. Here is the program for September: 06/09/2022 Summer holiday memories - reflect on your summer adventures 13/09/2022 Self-portraits - bring a mirror and your own rose-tinted glasses! 20/09/2022 Beach huts 27/09/2022 Chimney pots - look near the church and at other Hadleigh roofs 04/10/2022 Workshop - led by Paul Vousden – subject: sketching people Switch onto the Digital Skills Programme for businesses
Cllr Harry Richardson, Mid Suffolk District Council deputy leader and cabinet member for economic growth, said: “The business landscape is always evolving, and it is important that businesses of all sizes take advantage of the benefits of digital solutions. Whether it is keeping up to date with GDPR regulations or developing a targeted digital campaign, the Digital Skills Programme could really help businesses to grow and innovate.”
Business owners in Babergh and Mid Suffolk can take advantage of free workshops to help boost their confidence online by accessing the Councils’ Digital Skills Programme. The free workshops are held online by experts from MENTA and topics include digital communications, digital transactions & e-commerce and the ‘dos and don’ts’ of information management. The Digital Skills Programme is part of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils post-covid recovery strategy and is funded by the Suffolk Inclusive Growth Investment Fund (SIGIF).
Councillor John Ward, Babergh District Council leader and cabinet member for economic growth said: “The feedback from businesses who have taken part in the Digital Skills Programme since its launch has been really positive. The workshops provide practical tips and advice for businesses to develop their digital approach and stay ahead of their competitors.”
As well as the digital skills workshops there is also free one-to-one mentoring available to help with specific digital challenges such as online promotion, ecommerce and online security.
To find out more about the Digital Skills Programme and book onto a workshop visit https://store.menta.org.uk/collections/training?page=1 or contact digitalskills@menta.org.uk or telephone 01284 760206. Find out how Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are supporting businesses by visiting www.babergh.gov.uk or www.midsuffolk.gov.uk
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The discretionary element of the Council Tax Energy Rebate is open to people in different council tax bands who may be paying rent and energy bills but are not liable for council tax such as those in a house of multiple occupation (HMO), those in receipt of Universal Credit or Housing Benefit, those in receipt of Council Tax Reduction, or other exceptions.
Residents can apply to pay less council tax through the Council Tax Reduction housing benefit. Using the councils’ online calculator, they can find out whether they would be entitled to a 95% reduction in their council tax bill.
These steps are in addition to the national schemes already introduced and coming into effect this winter. The widest reaching of these is the £400 energy bills support payment; this replaced the previous £200 payment announced and will not have to be repaid. The payment will be split over six months and paid to all households with a domestic electricity meter, starting from October 2022. Those with pre-payment meters will have the money applied to their meter or paid via a voucher. Additionally, there is:
·. A £300 pensioner cost of living payment. All pensioner households will receive this as a top-up to their annual winter fuel payment in November/December 2022, and in addition to the payment above
Applications for this funding close on 4 September 2022, so the council is encouraging anyone struggling to check if they are eligible and apply.
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How your council can help you with the cost of living Support packages to combat the cost bills council are all available through Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, with staff here to direct residents to the help they are entitled to.
· A £650 cost of living payment. Paid directly into claimant bank accounts by DWP, it is split into two payments (paid in July and October) for households in receipt of universal credit, income-based jobseekers’ allowance, incomerelated employment and support allowance, income support, working tax credits, child tax credit or pension credit
· A £150 disability cost of living payment. This is a direct payment in September for those receiving disability living allowance, person independence payment, constant attendance allowance or war pension mobility supplement.
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Many schemes and rebates have been announced in 2022 to ease the financial burden on people across the UK as well as in our districts. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are urging residents to check they are receiving the support they are entitled to, including the funds below.
There is also the Household Support Fund (HSF), a £170,000 pot split between both councils, which is available to help meet the cost of many household expenses. Those in financial hardship can get help paying for food and essential household goods, including school uniforms, equipment, and household energy bills.
Cllr John Ward, leader of Babergh District Council, said: “We know how tight things are for people right now – and household budgets are set to be squeezed further over coming months. We are here to help our residents and communities and want to ensure people understand the range of support available and how to access it. Combating the cost of living is one of our top priorities, so I urge anyone who thinks they may be entitled to this help to check our website for more information.”
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To help with the rising cost of energy bills, the Council Tax Energy Rebate provides a £150 payment which is not repayable, to households in bands AD. Payments have already been made to more than 66,000 households in these bands, with arrangements being made for the remaining recipients. The scheme has now been expanded and the discretionary scheme will offer up to £150 to those people not eligible for the main scheme but in need of financial help to cover the cost of energy bills.
What to expect: A group of like-minded mums chatting over tasty food, specialist coffee and sometimes even wine. The Mum Club's mission is to create an entertaining experience where everyone feels included. Come by yourself or with friends, and of course bring your babies. And get this! Some of our events have a babysitter on hand, ready to scoop up crying kids, so Mums can actually finish a meal. Our hope is that everyone who comes leaves with a warm fuzzy feeling, new friends and maybe even a TMC goodie or two. When is the next event?
"Good Mum friends are essential when you have a baby, but sometimes it's hard to find them", say The Mum Club founders Lauren Webber and Jessica Lawes. "The reason we created The Mum Club was that after we had children, we'd go to baby classes, and while they were entertaining for the children, we'd leave having spoken to no one and feeling emptier in a way. This experience drove us to create The Mum Club because we didn't want anyone to ever feel like that". A whopping 89% of Mums revealed they felt lonely at least once since giving birth!
Calling all Mums of South Suffolk, it's time to mark some exciting dates in your diary! And no, it's not another baby focused group!
The Mum Club South Suffolk
Terence the Terrier is 2000 years old Christened Terrence by the Archaeological excavation team of Long Melford Heritage Trust, the skull of a dog was recently found during an archaeological excavation in the village. Confirmed to be of a terrier like breed by a local veterinary surgeon, it was recovered from the foundations of a rare Iron Age Building along with fine Gallo Belgic pottery. As dogs held a special place in the ritual and iconography of Iron Age and Roman Britain its placement could be of special significance. The excavation was carried out by the Long Melford Heritage Trust Archaeological Team in collaboration with the Stour Valley Community Archaeology Group during July at the Long Melford Football Ground. It followed a Community Archaeological Dig by Michael Wood for the BBC Series “The Great British Story” in 2011 and at which time the program presenter Dr Carenza Lewis identified in a test pit at the football ground what was thought to be a possible ancient building. During the month-long excavation seventy-seven children from the Long Melford church off England Primary School visited the Heritage Trust Museum voting for their favourite exhibits followed by a site visit where they were encouraged to sieve and identify artifacts.
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The newly formed Heritage Trust with generous help from Long Melford Parish Council recently commissioned an archaeological geophysical survey of both Cricket and Football Pitches. The results proved tantalizing, indicating the presence of previously unknown roads and features, in addition confirming recent archaeological work conducted by the group. Meanwhile the Long Melford Heritage Trust have launched a new website covering all aspects of the history and heritage of Long Melford. This can be found at melfordheritage.org.uk
Meet The Mum Club - a nationwide company that creates social events that put Mums first. Whether it's lunch, brunch or an evening out, each stylish occasion is created to connect mums in their local area. Why every Mum needs The Mum Club: Let's be honest, being a mum is tough! And it can feel isolating, especially if you didn't quite gel with your NCT group or you're a second-time Mum that's moved to a new area. The Mum Club are here for you, whatever stage of motherhood you're at.
6th September, 10am-12pm - Brunch at Willow Tree Farm Café, Glemsford 22nd September, 10am-12pm - Brunch at Milk Shed Café, Sproughton How can you stay up to date? Follow @themumclubsouthsuffolk on Instagram or Facebook for the latest news about South Suffolk events. How can you book? All events can be found and booked on the main The Mum Club site https://themumclub.com/events/ For more information, contact: southsuffolk@themumclub.com
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