Hadleigh Community News, May 2021 by Keith Avis Printers Ltd

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May 2021

The Swifts are coming... In recent years there has been a noticeable decline in wildlife in general, which can largely be attributed to loss of habitat. Hadleigh Environmental Action Team are keen to do what they can to help reverse this trend and their latest project sees 88 swift nesting boxes installed all over Hadleigh. Swifts traditionally nest in the eaves of older buildings that tend to have lots of nooks and crannies. However, modern building techniques are denying the swifts access. The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) reported losses of around 45% of the UK population in just under 20 years (19942012). The swift is one of the most amazing birds to visit our town and we really don’t want to lose it. It arrives in our skies in early May and is one of the most graceful of birds, spending most of its life in flight. It feeds, drinks, mates and even sleeps on the wing, only coming to earth to nest and this is when we hope the new nest boxes will make a difference. The boxes have been put up on 25 properties across the town. So a huge thank you to all those who have offered to share their homes. Each site has 3 or 4 boxes, mounted close together and quite high, under the eaves. There is no guarantee that any of the boxes will be occupied, but each property has been equipped with a ‘swift call kit’, an electronic device which gives out a call to attract the swifts. Being very inquisitive, the swifts will fly low to investigate the calls and hopefully, those looking for nesting sites will spot the boxes. There are still ways to get involved with this project and HEAT are asking everyone to keep an eye out for swift activity, especially around the new boxes. Please post any photographs to ECO Hadleigh FB group. A less obvious way that you can help is by encouraging insect friendly planting in your gardens. Swifts eat flying insects such as aphids, flying ants, mosquitoes, hoverflies and small beetles. HEAT hopes to do much more in the areas of wildlife protection, conservation, sustainability and ecosystem management, if you would like to help us, then email hadleigh.heat@hotmail.com

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The current boom in cycling is nothing new! This photograph shows a group of Hadleigh Cycling Club members posing outside the railway station with their magnificent machines, circa 1890. The cumbersome Penny Farthings required considerable athleticism to ride, which may account for the fact that most members are young and look reasonably fit. The decade of the 1890s is sometimes referred to as the “golden age of bicycles”. The invention of the “safety bicycle” in the late 1880s, with two wheels of the same size as opposed to the high wheelers, provided a lighter and mechanically-simpler machine. Mass production at reasonable cost made them more accessible to the ordinary man and woman. The popularity of cycling was to soar, with clubs springing up in many towns and villages, including here in Hadleigh. By 1901, total membership was 83. The “cycling season” was restricted to the warmer months, during which there were usually 24 “runs” or excursions. Outings could take the form of a “capital spin” through nearby villages; in July 1896, members were to enjoy afternoon tea at the George Inn, followed by cricket in Hintlesham Hall Park. Expeditions further afield were also planned, to Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Colchester, often using the convenient train service from Hadleigh to extend their reach. The club was well organised: an AGM was held each spring at the start of the season, usually in the White Lion Hotel, where officers were appointed to both the mens’ and ladies’ sections. Leading lights included Theophilus J Spooner, coach smith and cycle maker of Angel Street, who was captain for many years (in 1892 he had “attended every run since the formation of the club”) and Charles Verlander (registrar of births, marriages and deaths, of Bridge Street) who was Hon. Sec. and Treasurer. Sir J T Rowley was President. This image and five other similar photographs, originally owned by Mr Spooner, were possibly displayed at club headquarters (whereabouts unknown). To date, there is no means of identifying the men or women in them, except perhaps in one case. A bugler was thought necessary to warn other travellers and pedestrians of approaching cyclists - at the 1901 AGM, Mr George Kedge [of Layham] was confirmed in the post. Two photographs include an individual with a bugle hung around his neck. Could this be George? The Hadleigh Archive is administered by the Hadleigh Town Council, The Guildhall, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 5DN. A team of experienced volunteers look after the Hadleigh Archive and meet on a regular basis to catalogue and transcribe its large number of documents and images. Visitors are welcome, by appointment.only Email: hadleigharchives@gmail.com Tel: 01473 823884

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Woodlands Nursery opening at Kersey Mill Woodlands Nursery is owned and managed by local mum Emma White. Emma has run Small World Kindergarten & Montessori in Ipswich (an Ofsted outstanding nursery) since returning to Suffolk from London in 2014. Emma is passionate about creating beautiful and stimulating environments for children which promote active learning through experiences. Woodlands Nursery will have forest school sessions built into a routine that will embody all that is good from Montessori’s ethos. The timber-framed design and classroom layout of open shelving will offer abundant and constantly changing resources to encourage children to choose and return their own activities. Woodlands will incorporate science and discovery areas, a literacy area that supports mark making/art and design, maths shelves with exciting and approachable games plus construction and small world play areas. Underfloor heating adds to the cosiness of the book corner and kitchen role play and sand & water tables encourage imaginative play. Access to the enchanting, enclosed wooded garden as well as the grounds, makes Kersey Mill the most idyllic setting for Woodlands. Children will be actively encouraged to support and engage with their environment, growing food, recycling and re-using as much as they can, so that they nurture the next generation, to be conscious of their planet. Woodlands will offer healthy and well-balanced meals and snacks, using locally produced, seasonal ingredients to influence the menu. The Nursery will be open five days a week from 8.30am –4.30pm, term time and a permanent holiday club that offers an all-year option. Alongside the Nursery, Woodland Babies will host a daily timetable of baby & toddler sessions that run from 9am-10am. Membership means they can offer two hours of childcare after each session, in the knowledge that your child is being well-cared for in a nurturing environment. During this time, they hope to offer wellbeing classes that focus on women’s preand post-natal care and other workshops on topics such as sleep, breastfeeding and weaning. They hope to collaborate with other Kersey Mill occupants such as Pilatesworks for these classes. “I’m delighted to be opening another nursery in such an inspiring and beautiful location.” says Emma. “Kersey Mill is very well-known to me, and I have always felt that a nursery would complement the many different businesses based there. Our hope is to welcome the first children during the summer term.” For enquiries, please contact emma@woodlandsnurserykerseymill.co.uk www.woodlandsnurserykerseymill.co.uk

A new local film about The Hadleigh Smugglers Young local writing team Alfie Cutts and Harrison Drane, alongside their production team and large cast, are hoping to film a production this summer detailing the stories of the infamous ‘Hadleigh Gang’ Smugglers. The story is set in 1745, and follows Tom Tippenham, a leading smuggler who is tasked by gang leader John Harvey to receive one last Cache from Sizewell, near Leiston, before distribution. But as authorities close in, things go desperately wrong in Sizewell... Anyone who is interested in this voluntary project or can help in anyway please be in touch! atcutts15@gmail.com

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Town Mayor’s Update One of the lesser known responsibilities of the Town Council is to have in place a plan to deal with the first stages of a large scale emergency, before the utilities and emergency services can arrive and take over. Hadleigh’s plan is now a little long in the tooth, and we have begun the process of updating it. Councillor Gordon McLeod has put in huge amounts of terrific effort to get the plan developed. This has involved a lot of preparatory work with local volunteer bodies and other people who have responsibility for elderly or vulnerable people like the care homes. There have also been discussions with the emergency services and with the utility companies, which have had to take place privately because their own plans have security and commercial implications which must remain confidential. For the same reasons, the plan itself cannot be a fully public document and cannot be opened up for public consultation, much as we would like to. A version that omits the sensitive issues will however be placed on the Town Council website for you to see once it is completed. We are now at the stage where we need to ask for your help. Our feeling is that the most dangerous and most likely emergency where we have to rely on our own resources for some time before outside help can arrive is the combination of the roads being cut by snowdrifts, accompanied by a loss of power to all, or a large part, of the town. There are others, of course, but in general if we get this one pinned down, the others will fall into place. The biggest impact such a combination would have will inevitably be on the elderly and vulnerable, and the first step will be to identify these people and bring them to the Rest Centres – the Leisure Centre and/or one other near the High Street which we are still deciding on. The aim is to ensure that these residents are kept warm and given hot food and drink while we wait for the power to be restored where they live. We already have a variety of tried and trusted volunteer networks we will be able to call on, and it will be important that the person who arrives to escort them to the Rest Centre is someone they know and trust. What we need a better understanding of, though, is what physical resources and expertise we have within Hadleigh. For example, we may need 4-wheel drive vehicles to carry people to the Rest Centre, especially from the outlying parts of the town. If roads are blocked by fallen trees or crashed vehicles, it will be important to know if anyone here has the right vehicle and equipment to help clear them, so that outside help can reach as us soon as possible. The key to all this is a cascade of phone calls (via mobiles) activating all the various volunteers who are willing to assist the effort. If you think you have equipment or expertise that could be useful, and would like to be part of the plan, please get in touch with the Town Clerk via the Council’s website to find out how. Frank Minns, Hadleigh Town Mayor

Playstation Pre-School Summer is here and it has been a fantastic start to the term! We would like to welcome Charley Smith to our team of staff and hope that she has a great term with us. Our topic work has been based on; “The enormous turnip,” “Giraffe’s can’t dance” and Bugs. The bug hotel has been a big hit and we are looking forward to seeing more creepy crawlies paying a visit. We would like to thank all who entered our Easter Bonnet competition and our Easter raffle last term. We raised £98.00 and we have used this along with the kind donation from James Rose and Plant Parts to begin the update on our outside area. We now have a waiting list for some sessions, so if you are looking to join us this term or in September please do get in touch. For more information please email us at playstationhadleigh@gmail.com or telephone us on 824271.

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Create your very own Summer Sanctuary - courtesy of Hollow Trees Farm One constant over the last year has been the ability to raise our spirits by growing plants. House plant sales are booming like never before. Even the enormous Dutch horticultural industry is currently struggling to meet the demand for all types of plants. This tightening of supply has reinforced our commitment to growing as much as we can here at Hollow Trees Farm. We do rely on other specialist growers to supply us with cuttings and plug seedlings. Last year this supply stopped just as we were getting going in March. Thankfully, so far this year, despite some shortages the supply of young plants to us has been much improved. On arrival, these seedlings have been lovingly 'pricked out' by our dedicated Horticultural Team and are now ready for you to create your very own sanctuary. It looks like a stay-at-home summer, so grab your plants now and bring colour and tranquillity to your home and garden. Bob the Gardener

Churches in Hadleigh - Praying for Hadleigh The people of the churches in Hadleigh are committed to praying for our town. Over the course of each year we plan to pray for every street in Hadleigh. During May we will be praying for the following streets: Week commencing 2nd May Ann Beaumont Way; Week commencing 9th May Ansell Close and New Cut; Week commencing 16th May Benton Street, Carders Close and Cross Maltings; Week commencing 23rd May Raven Way, Cranworth Road Dunton Grove; Week commencing 30th May Bradfield Avenue and Bradfield Crescent. If you know people who live in these streets, we would be very pleased if you also would pray for them. If you live on one of the streets being covered during a particular week and would welcome prayer, please get in touch. Hadleigh Baptist Church pastorchristodd@hadleighbaptist.org.uk Hadleigh URC Wendy Atkins 822535 wendy@whitecat.me.uk St Joseph’s RC Church Anita Rosbrook 810057 a.rosbrook@btinternet.com St Mary’s CoE Joyce Willis 823165 willisjm@lineone.net

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Memories Cafe, Lunch Clubs and Cinema

Memories Cafe In March and April’s Community News you could see some of our members receiving their weekly newsletters and cakes. This month you can see Sue, the Cafe co-ordinator, and Val, the cook, in the Ansell Centre as they prepare for the weekly distribution. We can’t wait for the day when the Ansell Centre will be buzzing with conversation and laughter again as it is meant to be. Now that many of our members and volunteers have been vaccinated, we are looking forward to opening the doors to the Memories Cafe again during May. Our first Cafe get together will be on 20th May in the URC garden. If you’re passing and would like to drop by for a cuppa and to find out more about the Memories Cafe, then please feel free to do so. All members will be contacted with details. In the meantime, we will continue to deliver weekly newsletters and cakes. We would like to say a big “thank you” to Kathryn Grandon for a generous donation to the Memories Cafe. This will enable us to continue our services to our members during the time of lockdown when we have no regular income. Lunch Clubs The Wednesday Lunch Club is planning to hold an event on 19th May and the Friday Lunch Club on 4th June. These will not be our normal two course lunches but will be coffee mornings or afternoon teas. All members will be contacted beforehand and given full details. Hollywood in Hadleigh Digital Cinema We are not able to hold our first film showing until June. We would love to open our new season with “The Dig”, but unfortunately this film is on Netflix and is not available for public screening so we plan to show two films which we have had to cancel twice due to the pandemic – “Little Women” and “1917”. Let’s hope it’s third time lucky! Later in the year, all being well, we would like to show some of the films which were awarded BAFTAs this year, but we can’t show them until their mainstream cinema season is over. In the meantime, here are some dates for your diary – June 11th - “Little Women” at 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm July 9th - “1917” August 13th - not yet decided There will probably be two showings for each film in order to maintain social distancing and all seats will have to be booked in advance. Please note, no booking will be taken until 1st June. All details will be in the June Community News and on our website. If you have any questions about our activities or if you are interested in joining the lunch clubs or Memories Cafe, then please speak to one of us as detailed below. Friday Lunch Club Contact Barbara on 01473 808835 Wednesday Lunch Club Contact Vic on 07719 496112 Memories Café Contact Sue on 07941 497927 Digital Cinema Contact Jan on 01473 823413 General Enquiries Call Tom on 07908 413137 or Jan on 01473 823413 Email Jan at janetmdicks@gmail.com Take a look at our website www.ansellcc.org.uk

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Vote Kathryn Grandon INDEPENDENT Hadleigh WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE FOR KATHRYN: Hadleigh Councillor since 2011 and resident for 23 years Proved herself at Babergh and will do the same if elected to County An Independent voice who will put Hadleigh first "For some considerable time now, I have considered your work and dedication to Hadleigh to be tremendous; I have the utmost respect and admiration for you. I wanted to let you know that I will be voting for you in the forthcoming election, having always voted for the same major party in the past. Thank you very much for your commitment to us Hadleigh residents." Email received from a Resident of Yeoman Crescent

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Local author Peter Holland's novel is set in Hadleigh in 1793, exploring the lives of workhouse inmates and those who had control over them. Small children like Amy and Jamie, teenagers Ben and Sarah, adults Gracie and Martin, as well as the elderly Daisy and Evy; their lives were controlled by those with power, from the workhouse master and mistress, Daniel Ward and Tess Yates, to the minister of St Mary's, George Watson, the town doctor, John Parsons, and men of business with vested interests in using the inmates as a source of cheap labour. Below are brief extracts from this exciting new novel: Chapter 1 Benton End Farm An army of flies seemed to hang in suspension above the surface of the river, drawing the children towards the riverbank for a curious, closer inspection. Sarah held the hand of the youngest, eight-year-old Amy, lest she tumble down the bank into the River Brett. There was no danger of drowning at this point in the river’s course at this time of year. Just half a mile downstream from Hadleigh, where the Brett gently meandered past a group of cottages and a farm collectively known as Benton End, Sarah’s concern was the chastisement she and Amy might face from Mr Ward if they returned to town in wet clothes at the end of their day of labour. Chapter 6 Commerce: ‘Does Mr Brownwigg like a tidy mill?’ Ben asked. Steven smiled, replying, ‘Mr Brownwigg likes a profit, Ben. Keeping the mill tidy is of more importance to me, the miller, as a miller’s enemies include dampness and rats. So, we try to ensure the grain and flour is stored in dry places and there is little or none lying about to attract those hairy buggers with long tails.’ Ben smiled as he listened to the miller, then asked, ‘What about at night, when rats are more commonly seen?’ ‘We have our night watchmen, or should I say night watchwomen,’ Peter said with a smile. ‘Really? Who are they?’ Ben asked. ‘Yes, where are they?’ Will added. Steven looked around. ‘Well there’s one,’ he said, pointing over to a wooden store. Then he whistled and called, ‘Betsy! Here girl!’ On the roof of the small store sat a large cat, almost entirely black except for a white patch on its chest and four white paws, which it was licking as it sat in the afternoon sun. The cat looked up when Steven whistled and called, but in the nature of cats did not bother to move from its place of comfort. However, below where the cat lay, a small dog appeared from the shadow of the store. Chapter 7 Rowland Taylor: In bright sunlight Sarah paused on the path that wound between the graves on the patch of land between the guildhall and St Mary’s… She wondered who they were? Families like Pegg and Petfield, whose gravestones stood tall, proudly recording the lives of respectable people with wealth… But behind that frontage lived her fellow inmates, who if they died would not be buried in that patch of land just yards from where they lived, worked and slept. It saddened her to think those Christians residing in the guildhall, who attended church each Sunday, would not be buried here amongst the fine white gravestones, instead laid to rest in spare patches of ground in paupers’ graves. It was still consecrated ground, but the only marker might be a wooden cross that would eventually rot leaving no record of who laid beneath the soil. If there were several paupers to be buried, they would share the same grave. ‘If I took my life, would it be such a sin?’ she thought, but what scared her more than displeasing God, was the thought that her family might not know where she was buried. ‘How many months or years would pass before a wooden cross with my name would disappear, leaving no trace?’

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Beryl & Len Betts Congratulations to our special friends on their 50th Wedding Anniversary on May 31st. Best wishes and love from Maguerite, John, Nikki, Stuart, Tina, Martin and Mitchell xx 8

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Hadleigh women on 2 wheels Hadleigh Cycling Club welcomes women who enjoy cycling and those who wish to gain in confidence and fitness. In our experience cycling is a safe activity for everyone and promoting safe cycling is a core aim of the club. The Club is very aware that women are a small minority of cyclists, and is keen to address this in whatever way we can. For the last three years Hadleigh Cycling Club has run Get Back on your Bike sessions for women of all ages who want to improve their cycling skills. Gale Pryor, Coach and Committee member said, “Since we began the sessions, we’ve had a terrific time. Some riders were complete novices when they started, others had simply lost their confidence. We’ve gone from the playground, to the Railway Walk and onto the road, in 6 weeks. We are considering running similar events in 2021 so if you are interested in finding out more, please contact me on 07811 435 883." www.britishcycling.org.uk/womenscycling We are no longer required to 'stay local' and group rides of up to 15 riders may take place. We started running social rides in April. Details of our Sunday social rides which begin at 8am from The George can be found on our website. The average speed is 15mph and there is a café stop. However, if you want to do your own thing, check out the local and family routes we have developed. Many of the routes take you no further than 5 miles from Hadleigh and use quieter lanes whenever possible. Up to date information about social rides, events and local routes can be found on our Facebook page @hadleighcyclingclub or visit www.hadleighcyclingclub.co.uk

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Report by District Cllr Dr Siân Dawson Hadleigh North Ward – April, 2021 Manor Gardens Bridge Many residents have been contacted me and with the help of the Suffolk Free Press and the East Anglian, pressure was brought on M &S and we have now ensured the bridge is opened for the summer months prior to handover of the land to Babergh. I advised McCarthy & Stone to seek insurance cover and add the bridge to their portfolio of business assets, which they have agreed to do. M & S have been awaiting a definitive response from brokers Aon, following communications with them and responses to their multiple queries. M & S have confirmed that the underwriters have agreed to extend the policy and will hold public liability on the footbridge until it is transferred to Babergh. I’ve received confirmation that it can be reopened with immediate effect. M & S Contracts Team and Customer Services Building Team will undertake works to remove the security measures. Furthermore, I’ve asked the contracts team for an update to the remediation works in respect of the landscaping which is required to be reseeded. Dead trees have sadly had to be removed but remnants will be left to encourage more wildlife and for environmental reasons. Locality Budget Application Babergh have created an action plan to improve and strengthen wildlife and plant life in the Hadleigh area. Babergh are offering free trees and hedgerow plants, as well as asking for help in locating areas for wildflowers regardless of whether you are planting on council, parish, church, or private land. All you need to do is let Babergh know what you want to plant and where. Helpful tips for submitting your application submit application by Wednesday 30 June 2021. Applications should include details about the area of land available, and any indications of the age and species of trees you would like to plant, for example, this could be new hedgerows, creating orchards, or planting to fill gaps in an existing tree or hedge row line. Applications for more mature tree planting on the edge of developed areas, in towns or villages or as focal points in green open space are welcome. Tree and hedge saplings are expected to be delivered to parishes for planting from midOctober 2021 onwards. Long term care and maintenance of trees and hedges planted under the scheme will be the responsibility of the parish or community group concerned. Any questions, please contact biodiversity@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk Joint local Plan Babergh submitted the Joint Local Plan for independent examination by the Secretary of State. Following both councils opting to prepare a Joint Local Plan in 2016, careful consideration has been given to how the districts will balance the delivery of housing growth, important infrastructure, and essential employment, while safeguarding our natural and historic environment until 2037. Residents, local businesses and other stakeholders were invited to have their say on proposals at a public consultation in 2017, when more than 14,000 representations were received. This helped inform the preferred options consultation in July 2019, during which a further 4,000 comments were made by consultees. Public feedback has been reflected in the final version of the plan, which outlines how and where future development should take place – enabling Government housing targets to be met, whilst also supporting the councils’ ambition to build thriving communities. Providing the facilities needed to keep pace with growth, such as schools and GP surgeries, forms a key part of the plan and is detailed in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan. Importance has also been given to sustainable development and transport options, as well as protecting and enhancing the districts’ natural environment and heritage, meeting Babergh’s commitment to addressing climate change and increasing biodiversity. The final version of the plan was debated by Babergh last year before councillors moved to submit the plan for examination by the Secretary of State, after a sixweek period inviting representations on the legal compliance and soundness of the plan. His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh I have sent my sincere condolences to The Queen and the Royal Family during this sad time with our deepest sympathies. The Duke of Edinburgh dedicated his life to public service and our Queen. He was an asset to our country, a fine example of a person whose strength and fortitude succeeded over the adversity that he experienced during his lifetime. He will be remembered by all with great affection, a man of duty, honour and remembered for his legacy and dedication to helping young people who completed the challenges of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. Thank you. NHS Finally, again my sincere thanks to the many of the volunteers who on a regular basis given their time day after day during the pandemic at the Hadleigh Medical Centre. The very slick operation is something we should be very proud of. On behalf of all the community our gratitude to Doctors, nurses and volunteers who have come forward and given so much support. Please remember to vote if you want your voice heard and continue to support our local Tory County Councillor Michael Fraser. Cllr Dr Siân Dawson sian.dawson@babergh.gov.uk M: 07931 703157

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Hadleigh Community Primary School HSA Easter Cake Competition Although limited with fundraising events that we can carry out, we launched an Easter cake design competition open to children in all year groups at Hadleigh Community Primary School. The children had fun designing their dream cake. We had some fabulous entries for our brand new HSA Easter Cake Competition and were overwhelmed by the support we received from Terri at EriVica Cakes in the High Street. She found the entries very difficult to judge as so many children had put in so much effort. We had entries from Nursery right up to Year 6. A very excited Rose won in Year 2 and had her design made up into a stunning cake in time for Easter. She was very popular in her family as they were all able to share in her prize! Terri very generously donated her time and talents to the HSA and did everything for free! She was so impressed by the entries that she wanted to donate a 2nd and 3rd prize of a set of Easter cupcakes which went to Shivahni and Catherine. She then went above and beyond donating individual cupcakes to 12 runners up. Certificates were also awarded and Terri displayed the entries in her shop window. Did you have time to take a look over the Easter Holidays?

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Hadleigh and Boxford Patient Participation Group (PPG) Covid Vaccinations Update. The vaccination programme continues apace at the Hadleigh Health Centre with at least one session most weeks and more if vaccine is available. Pfizer and AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccines have been given on different occasions with Pfizer requiring a 15minute rest after the jab. The Practice’s achievement for first vaccines within cohorts 1 to 5 is most impressive; with well over 95% completed in those age groups. Second booster jabs of both types of vaccine has already begun. During the continuous five days in April 2,400 jabs were given with a weekday average of 390 rising to 585 per day at the weekend. On several occasions there were as many as 7 ‘jabbers’ injecting patients with admin personnel keeping the records. In May cohorts 4 and 5 will be invited for their booster i.e. all those 70 years and over and clinically extremely vulnerable individuals and all those 65 years and older respectively. As always this is subject to the availability of the vaccine. PPG members and other volunteers have enjoyed manning the car park throughout the sessions which have sometimes started at 8.00 a.m. As the cohorts are getting younger and sometimes the weather is better more people are walking to the centre. This makes a huge difference to the logistics in the two car parks. Once in a while there is queue outside the Practice due to patients arriving exceptionally early, strict social distancing in the Waiting Room, medics replacing their vaccines or the odd IT hiccup. On the whole people are very patient, understanding and good humoured. Following NHS England’s guidelines, the Practice is working steadily through the various age groups or cohorts. Much admin time has been taken trying to reach all members of each group if their first attempt to offer an appointment was not successful. No need to call the Practice to find out when it is your turn as patients will automatically be contacted. From time to time various Covid related rumours circulate via social media and word of mouth. To check their validity visit any of the online addresses below. Please do not call the Practice as this seriously impedes their ability to book appointments for their other services. www.hadleighhealth.co.uk/coronavirus Facebook: Search Hadleigh Boxford Group Practice Cohort Details:sneevaccine.org.uk/what-you-need-to-know/who-is-beingoffered-the-vaccine-first/ Email: hadleighboxfordppg@gmail.com PPG Chair: Jan Devey 01473 827 091

Hadleigh’s 6th Yard Sale back for September Its been a long year with lock down restrictions and in May 2020 I had planned to do a yard sale but of course this was cancelled (we all know why). So onwards and upwards as lots of people have been asking will the Yard Sales come back? The answer is yes. On the 26th September I'm bringing back Hadleigh's 6th Yard Sale. Bookings are now open on the website where you can book online or print a form and read all the rules. Hadleigh Yard Sales are an ideal opportunity to have a good house clear out but from your own home. No need to get up at stupid o'clock to load the car and come back with all your things. Let the buyers come to you. In the past people have come from miles around to come to this event so its good for Hadleigh too. More details will follow soon about indoor sales when I can secure a venue. Book now at www.clarkesevents.uk or if you cannot book online or print a form please phone or text 07787 158085. Lets get Hadleigh back on its feet and yet again enjoy the Hadleigh Yard Sales. Trev, Clarkes Events

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Dunstone Optometry recruiting in Hadleigh Dunstone Optometry has been providing eye care in Queen Street for 30 years, having taken over the longstanding Rawling’s practice. The practice has developed considerably over the years and offers SweptSource Optical Coherence Tomography (SSOCT) scans as part of the eye examination, as well as up to date spectacle and contact lens fitting, supply and aftercare. We are looking for a new member to join our team, to assist in the provision and delivery of the highest standard of optometry services to patients in our ethical and well-equipped independent practice. The Practice continues to grow and welcome many existing and new patients. The new team member will uphold and demonstrate daily the values and beliefs Dunstone Optometry by constantly providing our patients with a delightful professional experience. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a friendly team in a ‘brass plate’ optometry practice in the beautiful market town of Hadleigh, South Suffolk. The Practice serves the community Monday to Friday (including Tuesday evenings) and is closed at weekends. Post available: Optical Assistant - providing front of house services to a high level, assisting with dispensing of spectacles and the smooth running of the Practice. Experience in optometry is not essential although a relaxed and easy manner with the public, good written, computer and oral communication skills and excellent organisation are essential. We offer training and the opportunity to develop the career of the successful applicant to perform an important role in community eye care. To find out more about the Practice, services available and the new post see dunstoneinsight.com Dunstone Optometry, 3 Queen Street, Hadleigh, IP7 5DZ 01473 823755

We Are Winning! Though we’re not completely out of the Coronavirus woods, things are looking more positive with every week that whizzes by. Thankfully, the vaccine rollout is still going strong, and it seems to be doing a great job. But that doesn’t mean we can be too complacent. We should all still be doing our bit, follow the guidelines & look after our own health as much as possible. That means eating a wellbalanced diet, getting some exercise & if necessary, lose that extra lockdown weight. Many of us have gained a stone or more over the last year. Not only will your recovery time improve if you contract Covid but there’s many other conditions which could benefit. The most obvious being diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure) - they can even go into remission by reaching, & maintaining, a healthy weight. We’re now allowed to meet our friends & family, even if it’s only outside for now, and hopefully in a few weeks we’ll be much nearer ‘normality’. You still have time to get back into your pre-lockdown clothes – no more excuses to slouch around in baggy joggers or stretchy leggings! THE 1:1 DIET can help you lose it (average loss is a stone a month) ready for your summer gladrags! If you need some help, give me a call me for a chat, no obligation, on 07519 177645. For more information go to www.one2onediet.com/valL THE 1:1 DIET has several different plans (including real food if you choose) to suit just about anyone and I will help you decide which one is right for you. It can help reset your approach to food, and crucially, you’ll have your own private support* group (me) who has the knowledge & experience (with over 12 years’ experience as a Consultant). I’ll encourage you all the way through to goal and beyond – helping you maintain your success long term. Consultations are conducted following Social distancing guidelines.

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How Headway Suffolk has helped its community during Covid Local charity Headway Suffolk, which supports adults living with brain injury, stroke and neurological conditions, has continued to help its clients throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. As the peak of the virus struck, Headway had to close its Bury St Edmunds hub, its four outreach hubs and its face-toface support and therapy services, as well as drastically reduce the number of clients at its Ipswich hub. Like many charities, we feared for our financial stability and survival. We saw a big increase in demand for our homecare services from Suffolk County Council to help hospitals with the discharge of patients. To support those isolated at home, we adapted and created new services. We implemented a virtual hub so clients could access rehab and social activities remotely and provided free devices. Activity books were also sent out to help stimulation. To combat the difficultly of visiting Supermarkets and getting online deliveries, we produced and delivered nutritional hot meals and registered as a food bank to supply parcels of food and essential products. Counselling sessions moved to remote support and saw an increase due to clients feeling anxious, while our phones were open to offer a friendly, listening ear. With gyms being a no-go zone, we supported clients at the local outdoor gym in between lockdowns so they can work on their fitness, improve mental health and play sports. As things gradually began to ease, we have been able to resume some faceto-face services and clients can now get support with physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy. Our Ipswich hub is now open Monday to Friday and our Bury St Edmunds hub is currently open Wednesday to Friday. We operate strict infection control procedures and our staff team will be fully vaccinated in April having received the first dose. Headway Suffolk would like to thank everyone who has supported us and ensured we continue to survive and thrive into 2021. If you would like to support our cause, please visit www.headwaysuffolk.org.uk.

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James Cartlidge writes Member of Parliament for South Suffolk As we enter late Spring, with the days getting warmer and longer, and the natural splendour of South Suffolk’s countryside brimming with activity, it feels like everything is awakening. We are beginning to meet friends and family once again, and our reopened shops and hospitality venues are starting to bustle. Step Two of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown has allowed a great many freedoms to return, and I am looking forward to Step Three, which is expected to start on 17th May, when the majority of our everyday activities will be permitted once more. Of course, these relaxations around the Covid-19 measures are only possible due to the lockdown that we entered at Christmas, and our brilliant, world-leading, vaccination programme. Locally the roll-out has been particularly impressive, with our CCG network consistently sitting above national averages for vaccination rates across the population. As the first dose was successfully delivered to the top nine priority cohorts, we are now focusing on administering the second doses to the most vulnerable. In the over-80s locally, over 80% have already received both injections. But we are not just targeting the most vulnerable groups. In mid-April the first dose was extended to the over-45s, giving your Member of Parliament the chance to join the ranks of the first jabbed. So, on a very sunny Saturday morning, I headed into Hadleigh with my three sons for a mass haircutting (as many constituents have kindly pointed out over social media, I was in grave need), and afterwards went to the Hadleigh Health Centre to receive my AstraZeneca injection. The actual jab was quick and painless, and I would encourage all my constituents to take up their offer when we reach their cohort. Whilst the local position seems brighter than we might have reasonably expected only a few months ago, we have to remember that this remains a global pandemic. One only has to look at the many nations in a far worse position than us to realise that risks remain. Nevertheless, we are finally getting back to some kind of ‘normal’ and that could yet herald a wonderful summer.

CIFCO portfolio nears completion Property investment company CIFCO Capital Ltd is set to increase the £1.5m it has already ploughed back into council services so far this year – with the purchase of a Coventry trade park. The Pilot Trade Centre in Coventry – bought for £5.54m – is the 19th property to be added to CIFCO’s portfolio and is set to bring in approximately £300,000 a year in rent. CIFCO was established jointly by Babergh and Mid Suffolk Councils in 2017 to generate income through property investment to offset reductions in funding from central Government. The returns received from CIFCO then meet the councils’ loan repayments, with extra income on top ploughed back into council services. Since its launch, CIFCO has brought in £4.5m of net income to the councils, £1.5m of that the first three quarters of this year alone, at a time when the coronavirus pandemic has significantly affected other ‘traditional’ income streams. Babergh District Council leader Cllr John Ward said: “The income that CIFCO provides is helping us to weather this global crisis and continue to provide the essential services residents rely upon. “Our draft budget for 2021-22 reflects some of the difficult decisions we face, but without the income we receive from CIFCO, we would be in a far worse position.” Mid Suffolk District Council leader Cllr Suzie Morley said: “The virus has affected almost every business, but it is testament to CIFCO’s careful risk management and expertise in balancing its portfolio, that rent collection levels remain above industry averages and repayments continue to be made in full. “The income from CIFCO’s completed portfolio will be invaluable in supporting the district’s post-Covid recovery, while its portfolio provides a legacy of properties for the benefit of residents for years to come.” The remainder of the £100m investment agreed by councillors (approximately £15m) is due to be completed in coming weeks.

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Our gardens are growing and there’s hope in the air! We’re planning the open gardens event for 4 September this year because we can’t open them in May as we usually would. The event is always a big success because everybody enjoys visiting gardens, and the money goes to maintaining the fabric of our historic St Mary’s Church which dates back to the late 13th century. If you aren’t already one of the 30-40 people who already open their gardens for the day, why not join in? Gardens range from small to large, lawns with flowerbeds, courtyards, those aimed at being a little oasis of calm, some aimed at attracting wildlife, those with vegetable plots or flowers, with trees or lots of pots, fountains, statues or gnomes - there really are all sorts and your garden will be welcomed in! Please contact us on hadleighgardens@gmail.com if you’d like to help by opening your garden between 11am-5pm on 4 September, or if you’re interested and want to ask questions before you decide. Hidden Gardens of Hadleigh 4 September 2021 hadleighgardens.co.uk hadleighgardens@gmail.com

Tomlinson Groundcare – We will miss the shows this year In a normal year May is one of our busiest months, exhibiting at the South Suffolk, Hadleigh and Suffolk Show, we haven’t missed one since the company started in 1991. The planning starts well in advance, preparing the machinery before the day and making sure everything is spotless, then fingers crossed for good weather. We have experienced everything from heat waves to snow and gales over the years! This is the second year without the shows at the moment, understandably organisers had to make the difficult decision to cancel them well in advance to avoid unnecessary costs. It is a shame as the communities miss out on the opportunity of meeting local exhibitors, visiting the craft tents and the food halls. Families love seeing the various animals and exhibits and it is a good educational day out and there is always a good feeling of being part of something bigger. Tomlinson Groundcare are keen supporters of the local shows and can participate in up to ten per year which provide the opportunity to catch up with friends, existing customers and meet potential new ones as well as help raise money for good causes. It also provides the chance for people to have a chat and see our extensive range of lawnmowers and of course our popular toy selection. Our showroom at Buxhall, which is set in 20 acres, is now open again and you are welcome to visit us and have a chat with our friendly team or alternatively phone for advice on what machine would suit your requirements 01449 736 060 www.tomlinsongroundcare.co.uk

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Hadleigh & District Garden Club Now that spring has truly sprung I thought it would be a good time to write about a major new National Trust partnership project to plant blossom tree circles in cities across the UK. The project will take place over the next five years, starting with the London Blossom Garden, a garden to commemorate those who lost their lives to Covid 19. It is part of a wider plan to provide green spaces in urban areas, inspired by 'hanami', the traditional Japanese celebration of blossom and its passing beauty. A little closer to home as part of the Sakura Cherry Tree Project which celebrates UK-Japan co-operation and friendship, more ornamental cherries are being planted in RHS gardens. In February and March this year RHS Hyde Hall planted 120 trees which will eventually form part of a new arboretum. The project aims to plant 6,500 cherry trees in around 100 different sites with good public access, throughout the UK. The photo this month shows the Cherry Orchard at Alnwick castle gardens, which has been established for quite a few years now and if you are up that way (when we can travel) then it is well worth a visit in the spring but the gardens are good value all year round. Of course May is traditionally Chelsea flower show month but this year it has been moved to September, however if you have already bought the hat and ordered the champagne then there is an online event planned for 18th to 23rd May, go to 'rhs.org.uk/virtual Chelsea' to find out more. If you are staying at home this month there is still plenty to be getting on with in our own gardens, once the danger of frost is passed then you can get busy planting out tender perennials and bedding. In the vegetable garden sow sweetcorn, runner beans and marrows under cloches early in the month and thin early sowings of beetroot, lettuce and and cauliflowers. Hopefully by the time you read this it will be a little warmer and we will be able to sit outside and enjoy the fuits of our labours. hadleighgardenclub@gmail.com

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A message from your President Joan: Hello Members, it looks like at long last, be it somewhat slowly, we are emerging from a long period of not having our usual monthly meetings. Howeverspring is here, Mother Natures way of telling us that hope springs eternal. Trees and shrubs are blossoming forth, that surely must be a good sign. Foliage and foliage are some of the most beautiful things on the planet for us all to enjoy. We hope it will not be too long before we can meet again and indulge ourselves in friends and flowers. The committee send good wishes to you all.

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By the time you are reading this hopefully Lockdown will have started to ease and there will have been a successful re opening of Retail Stores and other services. As you may be aware we took the difficult decision to close our Charity Shop in Needham Market at the end of December 2020 but we are still continuing to sell goods to raise money to support the children and their families. To this end we have now opened an online Charity Shop on Ebay and hope you will continue to support us there. Many of the items listed will be available for local collection/delivery and so save on the cost of postage. If you have anything you think we may be able to sell to raise funds we would be very pleased to hear from you. We are also still collecting clothing and shoes which we can either keep to take out to the children and their families or sell to raise funds. Please do contact me if you have any items that may be of interest. Our Ebay shop can be found at: https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/chernobylchildrenslifelineshop. Meanwhile we are continuing to receive photographs back from Ukraine where the remainder of the Christmas stockings are being delivered on our behalf as we have been unable to get goods through to Belarus due to the current difficult situation there. At the moment Ukraine is suffering greatly from the effects of Covid with their vaccination program only just about to begin. Many people travel over 1.5 hours to work each day on crowded public transport and then carry the virus with them on their return. With grateful thanks to all who continue to support our Charity through these very difficult times. Elizabeth Parker 01449 760343 www.ccllmidsuffolk.org.uk FB: @Ccllmidsuffolk Twitter: @ELorettaP

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Babergh communities benefit from £621,000 of council grants Babergh District Council approved community grants totalling £621,939 during the 2020/21 financial year – providing vital funding for organisations responding to Covid-19, sports and leisure facilities, and community venues across the district. Over the past twelve months, the council’s communities team has worked closely with a range of local organisations to ensure grants will best meet the needs of Babergh residents, both now and for many years to come. The council’s ongoing ambition for communities with bright and healthy futures has also been supported by the allocation of funding for sports organisations, play equipment, community woodlands and green space. Long Melford Football Club received £75,000 in capital grants and Section 106 funding during the year towards its new clubhouse – safeguarding the future of the long-standing team, in addition to providing a multi-purpose facility for use by the wider community. Section 106 funding, collected from developers when they build new homes in the district, was also allocated to help revamp a popular skatepark in Hadleigh. Improvement works will see the installation of new equipment, as well as an extension to the park, which is used for skating, cycling and riding by local residents. A host of other outdoor facilities benefitted from community grants allocated throughout the year, including over £60,000 towards new play areas in Newton, Holbrook and Brantham, as well as funding being awarded to Copdock Cricket Club to help refurbish the site’s car parking facilities. Funding from the council has also paved the way for improvement works to various community venues across Babergh. The ambitious project to regenerate St Peters in Sudbury received £25,000 in capital grants (in addition to £75,000 in CIL funding) – helping transform the church into a cultural hub for activities and events in the heart of the town. Chelsworth Church was also given £25,000 towards its conversion into a community facility, whilst £17,180 was allocated to Constable Hall in East Bergholt for a new kitchen and Pinewood Community Centre received £25,000 towards car park improvements. As well as capital grants to improve facilities, the council awarded over £130,000 in revenue funding to support charities that provide for residents of the district, including Sudbury Citizens Advice, Quay Theatre, Community Action Suffolk, Homestart, the Bridge Project, Rural Coffee Caravan and Lighthouse Womens Aid, among others. A new Locality Awards grant was also launched last April – enabling Babergh District Councillors to individually allocate funding, totalling almost £47,000, to deserving projects in their ward. Tom Barker Assistant Director for Sustainable Communities commented: “The introduction of Locality Awards has allowed councillors to use relatively small amounts of money to make a big difference to local communities. “This has not been at the expense of other funding, with the allocation of capital grants increasing by over 200% this year, compared to last – demonstrating our council’s continued commitment to investing in the community facilities needed for Babergh residents to thrive.” Supporting the district’s ongoing response to Covid-19 also remains a priority, with a new Emerging Needs Grant made available to community groups and town and parish councils to help with increased costs incurred as a result of the pandemic. Since applications opened last year, £70,744 has been allocated to 48 organisations, including foodbanks and mental health services. This invaluable financial aid will continue as the virus and its aftermath remains, in the form of a new Covid-19 Recovery Grant, set to be launched next month, to allow communities to safely emerge from lockdown.

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Hadleigh Walkers Finally, we will be able to walk again as a group and as most will have become tired of walking locally around Hadleigh we have decided to go a little further afield for our May walk. For this walk only, we will walk on the 3rd Saturday of the month on Saturday 22nd. We will meet at the Stutton Community Centre car park at 0930. The Community Centre and village shop is on the left hand side as you go through Stutton. Walkers are requested to park on the right side of the building on the grass. This is a nice walk which we have done from time to time and contains lots of interest for all tastes, particularly along the river Stour and through Stutton. The route from the Centre is Queech Fm, Stutton Mill, Graham’s Wharf, Bay Tree Fm, Markwell’s Fm, Wall Fm Wharf, Holbrook Mill, Alton Water and back to the car park. The distance is a pleasant 10 miles. The walk has a number of potential “break” points to shorten the route back to the start for anyone in need. If anyone is in need of transport please let us know and we will see if there is any opportunity for car sharing. Everyone is welcome, including well behaved dogs. Strong shoes or preferably walking boots should be worn as the ground can be muddy or rough in places at any time of the year. As usual, route maps can be requested from the web site. For further information about these walks go to www.hadleighwalkers.com, email us at hadleighwalkers@gmail.com or contact Mike Keeling on 01787 210104 or 07483 887658.

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Rotary Review The Club is gradually coming out of hibernation or lockdown as it is commonly known now. The first coffee meeting of 2021 was held last week at Cobblers and enjoyed by the 6 members allowed under present rules. We look forward to resuming at least 2 meetings a month and a 2nd coffee meeting is planned for the end of April at the Club's usual meeting place, The George. This will act as the Annual General Meeting although again only 6 members will be allowed will the remaining members being kept informed by email. Far from satisfactory but the best that can be done in present circumstances. Hopefully full lunch meetings will resume towards the end of May although as things stand only 6 members at a time will be able to attend. A rota system will apply. On the brighter side, most members have received their second Vaccination. Members have not been entirely inactive during the past few months with those who can taking regular walks or exercise of some kind to keep fit. One member has walked the equivalent of Lands end to John O'Groats - an impressive effort. She has also been volunteering at the Hadleigh Surgery to help with vaccination programme and has spent many hours there. Another member has turned his hand to housebuilding helping his son with this. Now it is the turn of the golfers and bowlers with greens opening during the past 2 weeks or so. Members have not forgotten their charitable duties and have recently donated further monies to the Club's charitable trust fund. This will be distributed shortly. Rotary International has also been busy with members worldwide helping with the battle against Covid and Rotary's own Charitable fund - Rotary Foundation has dispensed some U$33 million in grants to help fight the pandemic. This is in addition to it normal charitable expenditure. Anyone who would like to find out more about the work of Rotary and this Club please visit our website Rotary Club of Hadleigh where links may be found to the wider world of Rotary or telephone David 01473 827226.

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Parish Council Below are the main matters discussed at the Parish Council meeting of 24 February 2021: • Public Forum Marquis planning application – the Clerk clarified the procedure for parishioners wishing to attend the Babergh Planning Committee meeting on 7 April. Mr O’Leary, the applicant, said all the objections had been taken into consideration and he had spent some time considering how best to reduce noise and modify the lighting to be less intrusive. In order to satisfy the conservation and ecological issues the height of the proposed new building had been lowered and he had agreed to plant more trees. A parishioner expressed concern about external noise; Mr O’Leary said the new patio would face towards the existing bridal suite and the building itself, in order to ensure music and late night noise would be kept inside. • District Council report Councillor Ward said the situation with regard to Covid cases had improved greatly and Babergh had one of the highest vaccination rates, with nearly all those aged 50+ having received their first dose. Babergh and Mid Suffolk DCs had confirmed their support for Freeport East, which would encompass Felixstowe and Harwich ports, and the new Gateway14 business park near Stowmarket. In response to a question about ‘holiday hunger’, he said it had not yet been confirmed that the initiative would extended to cover the Easter holiday, but he was confident that it would be. A pre-election moratorium would be in place from week commencing 29 March; however, planning committee meetings would continue during this period. • Speeding At the last meeting the working party had reported that Suffolk Highways had disagreed with both of the proposed locations and had suggested alternatives. The working party had subsequently surveyed these, but felt the alternatives were not appropriate. Highways had now agreed to the working party’s original proposal for the location of this pole. With regard to the northern end of the village, the proposed new location would require consultation with householders. In the meantime, it was agreed to proceed with a pole at the southern end of the village near Windy Ridge and purchase the SID device. • National Grid proposals A briefing for Layham and Polstead parishes had been held on 12 March. National Grid said that, due to the additional off-shore generation and Sizewell C, there was a need to install more 400,000 volt circuits to channel the power away from East Anglia. In addition, there was a crucial need for an additional 400,000 volt double circuit from Twinstead to Bramford. The proposal was to remove the existing pylons and replace them with larger, higher ones to carry the new 400,000 circuits; this proposal was identical to the one proposed in 2012. Putting power circuits underground (as was planned for two areas of AONB), was felt to be too expensive. National Grid would shortly be holding a series of consultation meetings to which the PC would be invited; the working party was keen to work with other parishes to address the proposals. • Quiet Lanes Suffolk The PC had registered an interest in the initiative in October 2020. Since then all parishioners had been consulted everyone and the responses taken into consideration. The working party felt there was enough interest to justify adding one or two more lanes, but felt a much greater response would have been needed to justify any more than that. Councillors voted to proceed with a Quiet Lanes scheme for Layham, and to submit the following lanes for assessment: • Water Lane and part of Mill Lane (same road number) • Shelley Road and Layham Road which connects to Shelley Bridge • North Hill – boundary of Shelley and Layham St.Andrew’s – your parish church Union flag at half-mast The death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh on was marked in Layham by flying the Union flag at half mast on the tower of St Andrew’s Church. Thank you to John Cryer for climbing the long ladder in the tower to make possible this act of remembrance. Services We are delighted to be able to say that regular services have resumed at St Andrew’s at 9.15am on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, so 9th and 23rd May and thereafter. 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Annual Plant Sale The PCC are pleased to announce that it will be possible to hold the annual plant sale this year. Please bring along your spare seedlings and other plants to the churchyard at 2pm on Sunday 23rd May. There will be a tea and cake stall. Funds for the church. COVID restrictions will be observed but it will be nice to see one more piece of normal life returning. Layham Playing Field 120 Club Winners for April were: £25 Ticket No 82 Clare; £15 Ticket No 112 Chisnall

Layham Playgroup Welcome back to the summer term! With the warmer weather finally approaching, we have been able to explore in our garden a lot more. One of the children kindly brought in some sunflower seeds for us to plant in the garden. We are also hoping to grow some of our own fruits and vegetables to help fill our garden with scents and colours. We have also introduced a new literacy area to our setting. Children now have a dedicated area to explore ‘all things literacy’ to support them with Communication, language and literacy skills. WATCH THIS SPACE… we are hoping to host a cake sale over the summer term to raise some vital funds for our playgroup. The Covid 19 pandemic certainly hit us hard when it came to fundraising as we were unable to do so in a safe manner. We are also hoping to host some Ladybird Toddler groups on Layham Playing Field when the weather permits. Please follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with our events. Email us at admin@layhamplaygroup.co.uk Layham Playgroup is a reg Charity Incorporated Organisation 1160254

MAJOR PYLON DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED How will it affect Layham? You will have received an information pack from the National Grid (NG) about proposed changes to the electricity networks in our area. NG are seeking your views. Please keep the documents safe - THEY ARE IMPORTANT! A similar proposal was made by NG in 2012 but this was shelved, and any comments that you may have then made about the pylons were shelved with them. If you wish any views to be considered you must submit (or re-submit) them before the 6th May deadline. The wind farms off the East Coast and the proposed new nuclear power station (Sizewell C) will be generating electricity not just for our area but for large parts of the UK elsewhere. This means that East Anglia will get little additional benefit from the extra electricity generated but will have to suffer the downside of having extra pylons to carry it through our locality. The NG are proposing to replace the pylon line, which runs through Layham between Pipkin Lodge and Pipkin House (Upper Layham) and South of Valley Farm and Popes Green Farm (Lower Layham), with a taller, heavier pylon line carrying a much higher voltage. Currently, the smaller existing pylon line has 6 single wires suspended between each pylon. The proposal is to increase this to 18 (6 groups of 3) which will make these wires visually more obvious against the sky and will create more noise in moist conditions. The replacement pylon line will be very similar to the other, larger, pylon line which runs between Layham and Hadleigh. This is much higher and heavier with the wires also in groups of three. Pylons are not the only way to transfer electricity. Underground cables can be used instead. This is what NG are proposing to do in the Dedham Vale and other Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty but not our area as it is not designated as an AONB. This is not the full story, however, as another electricity line will be necessary between Suffolk and Essex and it is possible that the same pylon route will be used. This means that there could be three taller lines of pylons between Hadleigh and Layham. Layham Parish Council has formed a working group, assisted by parishioners, to look at the NG proposals and to see what can be done to minimise their effects. There will be an extraordinary Parish Council meeting to discuss this on 28th April (details to follow). Following this meeting, Layham PC will issue a statement which will help you to understand the NG proposals and we suggest that you delay replying to the NG document until you have read this as it will outline the full implications of this development. If you need help in understanding the National Grid pack please contact Layham Parish Councillor, John Curran, who was a fully-qualified Electrical Power Engineer and who will be pleased to answer your questions.

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District News from Kathryn Grandon Railway Walk Car Park As many of you may be aware, the Railway Walk car park has been in a terrible state of repair for a long time, mainly due to drivers parking on the grass verges and too many cars attempting to park in this area at a time. This car park is intended for the convenience of users of the Railway Walk. Very severe damage has been caused over time and you may have noticed large, deep puddles and damage to the grassed areas. The car park is finally going to be repaired. I have been trying to get this work done for a long time. It was scheduled to start on 12th April, but has been unfortunately delayed, but it will be started as soon as possible (I am expected to be informed of the revised date shortly). When the work does start, the car park will be closed for a week (assuming there are no ‘surprises’) while the refurbishment work takes place. When completed, bollards will be installed to prevent parking off the car park surface, as the grass had been completely destroyed by overparking. The car park will remain a 5-6 bay car park (depending on the size of the cars) with additional parking parallel to the adjacent wall. Although the parking area may appear to have been reduced, it will have been reinstated to its intended size. New signage will be erected limiting the stay to three hours, and parking will remain free. The three hour stay will come in to force when the other changes to parking take place and this car park will be part of the regular patrols by enforcement officers. Business Grants Isn’t it wonderful to see people out and about again? As I write this I am wearing short sleeves, the sun is shining, the sky is blue and our wonderful shops are open again. But lockdowns have been a difficult time for many people, for many different reasons. If you had a business that was affected by the lockdown and you have not applied to Babergh for a grant yet, you may be entitled to one. For example, the Local Restriction Support Grant (LRSG) is open until the end of June (for businesses that were mandated to close such as shops and hospitality), there are discretionary grants for those financially impacted (such as mobile hairdressers) and there are re-start schemes, which are specifically for those facing re-opening costs. Since March 2020 Babergh has paid around 7,200 (some multiple) grants from central government funds to businesses. If you think you or your business may be entitled to a grant, apply via Babergh District Council as soon as possible as some have limited availability. New Pool I paid a visit to our wonderful new swimming pool on ‘opening day’. For a smallish town, we can consider ourselves fortunate to have such a fantastic new facility pristine, fresh, modern and in the centre of our town. So much thought has gone in to ensuring the pool meets most individuals’ and organisations’ needs. The swimming club and lessons have already re-started and there was a real ‘buzz’ about the place when I visited. One of the great investments at our pool has been for a Changing Places room (fully accessible toilets designed with generous space and other equipment) – for people who need this, you do not need to use the pool to make use of the special Changing Places facility – the staff will be more than happy to welcome you and show you where it is located. The centre has taken great care with its Covid response, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and limiting numbers, among many actions. Now I have to confess, the part of the pool complex that I was most excited about on my visit was the sauna! It certainly looks very inviting – but sadly that is not allowed to open yet, but will open when government restrictions allow. If you do want to head down to our fabulous new pool for a swim, remember that you have to book – you can do this online, but if you do not have access to online facilities, you can telephone. And finally… Lastly, it seems that some people are still talking about last summer’s dreadful one-way system and barriers in our High Street. This is a just a little mention to say that the Town Council and I were not in agreement with others in relation to this decision – we did not want any kind of one-way system (which came handin-hand with barriers) at all. But, let’s move forward and hope that our High Street has a successful and uninterrupted time going forward. Kathryn Grandon My election leaflet was delivered with the April issue of Hadleigh Community News – if you did not receive it, or would like another copy, please contact me. Feel free to contact me on: 01473 824489 145 Angel Street, Hadleigh, or Kathryn@Guthrumhouse.co.uk

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Ebony’s Blog Life at The Shelley Centre This is better! Not only is the Centre open again, but I’m having a few of my riders back as well. Obviously we are not operating at capacity yet, there are many dear riders still missing from the timetable; we do hope to see them eventually. The Centre is looking gorgeous with Spring hitting the Brett valley and making everything a nice juicy fresh green. How quickly memories of the frightful flooding and mud fade. I’m hoping the renewal of the earth is making all the people we care about here feel cheered up and positive too. Of course this is the season for the live herd to shed winter coats so the yard is covered in hair. It gets everywhere and the brooms are kept busy. My picture shows Belle standing in a pile of her winter woollies just after the Easter break. She is giving Dillon his Monday afternoon ride in the second picture. We hope for kind weather in early May to give our fund raising walkers a good day. I hear there are more plans afoot to keep the coffers filled, but you’ll have to hear about these from our webpage. Meanwhile I must say thank you, again, to all the very generous people who have sent donations, some of whom wished to remain anonymous, so this is perhaps the only way we can show how much we appreciate their help. My blog is necessarily short since there is little to report other than that we are so very happy to be open! May you all enjoy the easing of restrictions, and continue to live safely out there. Best wishes from all us very lucky live (and mechanical) equines. Website: shelleyrda.com Telephone: 01473 824172

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LEJOG: Land’s End to John O’Groats Glenn Abbassi writes... Early in January, I read an article encouraging people to walk 1000 miles in 2021, effectively from Land’s End to John O’Groats. This resonated with me, as I have always enjoyed walking, and I signed up on the Virtual Mission website. This requires the entry of each day’s mileage, which is plotted on a map showing the LEJOG route. Having input every day’s walking since 1st January, I headed north – via Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Birmingham, the Peak District, West Yorkshire, Northumberland, Edinburgh, Perth, the Cairngorms, Inverness, and on 29th March, after walking 1000 miles, I arrived at John O’Groats. To verify my mileage I input weekly screenshots on the website and have downloaded these as a record of my daily walks. Some of the dog walkers, pedestrians, drivers and Hadleigh residents may now understand why they saw this old lady striding out every day on her own on a Virtual Mission! I have now embarked on a virtual walk of nearly 1000 miles from Hamburg to Munich, via several other German cities which I visited in the 11 years I was an Anthony Nolan courier collecting bone marrow or stem cells for leukaemia patients. This is solely my own initiative and I haven’t set myself a best before date, so am under no pressure!

Sudbury & District Citizens Advice I recently become a carer for my partner who I live with and can no longer work. We’ve started falling behind on our bills and I’m worried our debts are only going to get worse. I’m on Carer’s Allowance but what else can I do to turn things around? A change in circumstances can often trigger financial problems. It’s good to see you taking action now as this will stop you from sliding into further debt. See if you can make any savings on your household bills by switching suppliers or changing deals. You may be able to get a reduction on your council tax bill speak to your local authority directly. Try to boost your income too. You may be able to apply for benefits jointly with your partner to be paid alongside Carers Allowance. This could be Income Support, income-related Employment Support Allowance or Universal Credit. You should contact your creditors and ask if you can reduce your repayments until you’re back in work. They can also freeze any interest and charges, so your debts don’t go up while you pay less. Check to see if you have payment protection insurance to cover giving up work to become a carer as well. If you’re still struggling to cover your outgoings, it’s important to prioritise paying your household bills like your council tax and rent or mortgage. For further help working out your budget, negotiating with creditors or checking which benefits you’re entitled to, contact Sudbury & District Citizens Advice. We are providing advice by telephone and email, Monday – Thursday, 10am – 1pm. Please phone 01787 321400 if you need advice 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. You can also ring our Advice line on Freephone 0808 278 7868 or 0800 144 88 48. Alternatively, contact us via email at advice@sudburycab.org.uk or by using the contact facility on our website www.sudburycab.org.uk.

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If you are elderly or terminally ill and would like some help please contact us. The Cinnamon Trust is the only specialist national charity which seeks to relieve the anxieties, problems, and sometimes injustices, faced by elderly and terminally ill people and their pets, thereby saving a great deal of human sadness and animal suffering. The Trust was founded in 1985 by Mrs Averil Jarvis whose determination and dedication has ensured that the manifest need is fully addressed. The Trust’s primary objective is to respect and preserve the treasured relationship between owners and their pets. To this end it works in partnership with owners to overcome any difficulties that might arise. A national network of over 17,000 community service volunteers has been established to provide practical help when any aspect of day to day care poses a problem – for example, walking the dog for a housebound owner. A national fostering service is provided for pets whose owners face a spell in hospital volunteers take pets into their own homes and supply love and care in abundance until owner and pet can be reunited. The Cinnamon Trust also provides long term care for pets whose owners have died or moved to residential accommodation which will not accept pets. Arrangements are made between owners and the Trust well in advance, so owners do have peace of mind in the knowledge that their beloved companion will have a safe and happy future. Emergency cards are available on request. When a pet is in the Trust’s care either short term or long term because the owner is in care, the owner is kept in touch with visits, if possible, or regular photos and letters. If you know someone who may benefit from this service please call the Cinnamon Trust office on 01736 757900, email volunteer@cinnamon.org.uk www.cinnamon.org.uk

Ida Hynard 1930-2021 In loving memory of our beloved Nana who passed away on 11th April. A wonderfully witty Nana who always put a smile on our faces. There was never a dull moment with you. You may have been small in size but made up for it in character. We love you up to the stars and under the sea. Rebecca, Sharon and Ali xxx

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Dear Sir Congratulations to all those involved in the community flower planting projects and the erection of the new cycle racks. The first has been an ever more colourful display as spring has advanced, helping to brighten our ‘lock-down’ days. If you haven’t seen the display at the back of the Market Place, make time to view it - stunning. As to the new cycle racks, they are a welcome addition to the town centre. They are also attractive in their own right with tall planters at each end, with clear parking signs. Both these initiatives help make Hadleigh an even more pleasant place to live and work Ken and Maureen Nichols

Dear Sir It is evident with vaccinations and excellently care by NHS staff many hospitals now have considerably fewer Covid-19 cases. However many of us will still have to contend with delays before being treated for other health issues. With some third of our population being obese and some being unable to exercise satisfactorily it would be helpful to remind all of the saying; “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”; “Breakfast like a King - lunch like a Lord and Dine like a Pauper”. When we sleep at night our body slows down and goes into a ‘protective’ state using very little energy. When we wake our body needs to ‘kick start’. If we do not eat within an hour of waking our body stays in this ‘protective’ and we lack the concentration and energy levels. We need the ‘fuel’ from eating to conserve energy - so eating breakfast also helps with weight management and our health generally. ...Better to eat earlier in the day than to eat much later in the day. John Cunningham

Dear Sir I would like to thank the young woman who so kindly paid for my groceries in the Co-op on Tuesday April 13th when my Visa card failed to function properly and I was cashless. This lady who was behind me in the queue kindly paid my bill of nearly £40. Although I tried to obtain her name and address, she would only tell me her name was Heather. If you are reading this Heather, I shall never forget your generosity and kindness, thank you from the bottom of my heart Eileen Waugh

Dear Sir Rowland Taylors Ghost - Hadleigh has for generations been proud of its Martyrs, the most known of these being Rowland Taylor. We are aware that Roland Taylor was a Christian who stood firm to his belief’s, spoke publicly about them against the church of his time and subsequently lost his life in the most painful manner here in Hadleigh. How appalling is it that an anonymous person is writing accusations about current members of the Hadleigh Town council in an online Hadleigh news page under the non de plume of ‘Rowland Taylors Ghost’. Taking the name of someone who died for his belief’s and not having the courage to use their own names. If Roland Taylors Ghost believes that what he writes is truthful then why is the Ghost not convinced of his belief and write under their own name. If Roland Taylor had not been scattered to the winds on Aldham Common then he would surely have been ‘turning in his Grave’ Jan Byrne

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Hadleigh South District Councillor’s Surgery These are difficult times for many people. I hope that you and your family are keeping well In line with Government recommendations, with regret, I am cancelling my monthly surgery until further notice. I understand that you may have issues that you wish to talk to your District Councillor about. Clearly, I am not able to assist with health matters, but if you wish to contact me, please do so: kathryn.grandon@babergh.gov.uk If urgent, call: 01473 824489 Babergh, during this period, is changing the way it works. It is reducing faceto-face services, such as the pop-up Customer Access point at Hadleigh library, for example, and replacing visits by telephone calls. Babergh is still available to help and support people by phone on 0300 1234000 and via its website. Employees visiting people’s homes, for example, tradespeople carrying out work and essential repairs in council houses, will be following strict social distancing guidelines and hand sanitisation, and may ask a few additional questions before entering customers’ homes - in order to protect both them and tenants. Babergh is also exploring ways to support our communities and businesses in Babergh over the difficult weeks ahead, in line with the package of new financial measures for individuals and businesses announced by the Chancellor (see separate article). The most important thing is that we all try to stay safe during this unprecedented time.

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Stoke by Nayland Golf, Spa & Lodges Resort has been recognised a second year in succession for its overall high standards by being awarded the ‘My59 Ultimate Service Excellence’ honour in 59club’s 2020 service excellence awards. This is an event regarded as the golf and hospitality industry ‘Oscars’ where the East Anglian venue was competing against famous courses such as Gleneagles, Celtic Manor and The Belfry. Hosted by BBC Breakfast presenter and broadcaster Dan Walker, the ceremony to honour the market-leading performancemanagement specialist’s best performers across the UK & Ireland was broadcast online owing to the current UK coronavirus restrictions. And this excellent family-owned venue in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty secured the top award of its type – one of just three clubs to be recognised with the accolade, for their dedication to engage, analyse and enrich their member and guest experience, supported by their use of 59club’s customer satisfaction surveys. Also honoured within the same category were Farleigh Golf Club, in Surrey, and Glynhir Golf Club, in Wales. Stoke by Nayland, which boasts two championship courses, as well as an awardwinning 80 bedroom hotel and spa, and luxury self-catered lodges on the golf courses, has earned a great reputation over the years for hosting televised international PGA and European Senior & Challenge Tour events. Director of Golf at Stoke by Nayland, Karl Hepple said, “We’re really thrilled to have won this award for a second year running, especially when you look at all the high calibre venues involved. I would like to pay tribute to the incredible hard work and dedication of all the team here at Stoke by Nayland who have contributed to this accolade. We all love working at this fantastic venue in such a stunning location, and we are always keen to share this passion with our members and guests, and to ensure that they are having the best possible experience when they come here.” The course reopened on 29th March after more than three months of lockdown, and already Karl is looking forward to next year’s awards. “In spite of all the challenges facing us, I’d like us to be able to go even bigger and better at next year’s awards.” Will Hewitt, 59club UK’s general manager, said: “This was our 11th annual Service Excellence Awards ceremony, but the first – and, hopefully, the last – we’ve been forced to host remotely. As always, our congratulations go out to all the winners and those who secured ‘podium’ finishes, which is still a sign of exceptional quality, particularly in such a difficult year.” The places in the 59club service excellence awards are determined by scores collected from its impartial mystery shopping audits, which evaluate the experience afforded to visiting golfers and prospective members, in accordance with objective benchmarking criteria. And they represent all areas of the business: sales, service, operations, retail, golf course, food and beverage, and management.

Orchard Barn News http://www.orchardbarn.org.uk FREE Gardening with Nature Workshops We will be holding several FREE workshops between April and September all on the theme of Gardening with Nature, funded by the Frank Jackson Foundation. These are open to adults as well as children (children must be accompanied by an adult). They will be run on Saturdays and Tuesdays with sessions starting 11am 1pm or 2pm - 4pm. Workshops: • Minibeast ID and making a wild bee cob block – 1st May • Raised bed construction to include greenwood working - making plant labels – May • Composting including worm compost - June • Little known uses for nettles - making nettle string - July • Dead wood screen construction - to include greenwood working - July • Apple harvest and pressing - early September • Tree ID and starting a tree nursery - end September More information can be found at www.orchardbarn.org.uk/gardening_with_nature Due to the current Covid situation, dates may change and we will publicise this accordingly. If you are interested in any of our workshops, please email your expression of interest to ginny.orchardbarn@gmail.com. All activities will be in small groups, outside, and socially distanced. Orchard Barn, Ringshall, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2LY.

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News from Stoke By Nayland Peter Blewitt Trophy: A midday start for the Peter Blewitt Trophy on the Gainsborough course at Stoke By Nayland Golf Club in which 29 couples played an American Greensomes. Braving the cold and blustery conditions Glen and Corinne Jackson took the spoils with an impressive 41 points. Their round got off to a slow start with double bogeys at the first two holes. However they settled into some better golf parring the difficult Par 4, SI 1, 4th Hole and then the Par 5, 5th hole which was back into the biting wind. A great birdie 3 at the 8th Hole helped them to 21 points on the front 9. The back 9 started with 3 pars which included the very tricky 10th and 11th holes. A treble bogey at the 14th dented their progress however Pars at 17 and 18 secured 20 points on the back 9 and 41 overall. 2nd place on count back with an equally impressive 39 points were Ian and Bev Thompson edging out Jill and Colin Pottle. 4th place were Barry and Lesley Hitchcock with 37pts.

Corinne & Glen Jackson winners of Men’s Section: Golf returned to Stoke By Nayland on the Peter Blewitt Monday 29th March after 3 months of lockdown and Trophy the men’s section wasted no time in holding their 1st competitions of 2021. Maj Curtis, pictured, had a “Good Friday” winning the Standard Trophy singles Stableford competition scoring 37 points narrowing nudging Ian Carter & John Parkinson into 2nd & 3rd spots on count-back. Glen Jackson finished 4th with 36 points. There were 151 entries! On a cold and breezy Good Friday, Maj relied on some consistent driving and steady putting which saw him notch up 9 pars in a round that also had 2 blobs (nil points). The course was playing long with little run on the ball so a Par at the SI 1, 4th Hole was a fantastic result. Maj also chipped in on the 13th for another difficult Par. Well done.

Sbn Ladies In Winning Form: Lesley Garnett and Debbie Howlett have played their way into the third round of the national Daily Mail foursomes competition Playing their match just three days after golf clubs re-opened following lockdown there was not much time for practice. However, the weather was glorious sunshine and the golf course looked wonderful. Playing Mary Sparrow and Mandy Boutell from Fynn Valley Golf Club the match was nip and tuck for the first 6 holes. The match turned towards an advantage to Stoke when Lesley hit a magnificent shot out of the left hand bunker on the 8th to within a few inches of the flag to win the hole. At the turn Lesley and Debbie were 2 up and from there won more holes until gaining a solid victory on the the 14th green - winning 5 and 4. They now wait for the draw for the next round, and a haircut!!!

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Easter competition: On Thursday 1st April the ladies at Stoke By Nayland had their first competition after lockdown. It was fantastic to be out on the fairways again on a dry but chilly Thursday. The Easter 18 hole competition was played on the Gainsborough course in groups of 4 with the best two scores to count. Lady Captain Janet Hodge greeted the ladies on the first tee with a basket of Easter eggs and then Hot cross buns at the halfway hut at the 10th. Corinne Jackson, Katie Clark, Clare Nixon and Jacqui Trudgett played well together taking it in turns to add points to the teams score. The winners were 1st Corinne Jackson, Katie Clark, Clare Nixon and Jacqui Trudgett 81pts; Lesley Garnett 2nd Sue Spittlehouse, Roz Clements, Angela & Debbie Howlett Cudmore and Margaret Bentley 80pts; 3rd Diana Harris, Trisch Jackson, Alison Jennings, Edelman Rew 79pts; 4th Hilary Cairns, Nora Hutchinson, Karen Lewis, Johanna Stonehewer-Smith 74pts.

Jazz Galore Village fetes, beer festivals, WI events, weddings, charity fund-raisers...all booked for last summer and all cancelled or postponed. That's the story from Jazz Galore but members of the Suffolk group are hoping for better times this year. They play for fun rather than profit and are available in a small format of perhaps three players; alternatively, the full turn-out could be up to eight. Either way they promise not to harm either your wallet or your ear-drums. They also guarantee to play a wider variety of good tunes than most groups. You can make a booking, provisional if you like, by ringing Mike on 07874 034390

Spring tennis in Hadleigh Hooray, tennis courts can be used again! Since 29th March it has once again been possible to play tennis outside. Hadleigh Tennis Club members rushed to play at the earliest opportunity with several groups playing on the 29th eager to see if they could still manage to connect racquet with ball. Once again the Layham Road courts are echoing to the groans of frustration for a missed volley or smash and, the unfortunately, fewer cries of triumph for a winning shot. Members are looking forward to regular play both at club play and ad hoc at other times. Also a few matches with other local clubs are eagerly anticipated. We have use of 3 all weather courts located on Layham Road next to the rugby club with “Club Play” sessions for members on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.00pm and Sunday mornings from 9.30am to 12.00 pm. Unfortunately due to a fire towards the end of last year the floodlights are awaiting repair but this should not curtail play in the summer months. Played before but a bit rusty? No problem, you can play a few sessions to see how you get on before deciding whether or not to join. We can put you in touch with local coaches if required. If you have young children who want to start playing there is an independent qualified coach who runs group sessions for children at the courts. If you are interested just come along to any of the Club Play sessions and have a go. If you would like details of membership please email hadleightennis@gmail.com.

Hadleigh Cricket Club Sponsored by Celotex After a long winter lockdown, it was something of a joyful moment on 29 March when outdoor sports could resume, and the following day the nets were thronged with socially distanced cricketers on an unseasonably warm evening. By the following week it was snowing, of course, but that's cricket for you. The new season started on 17th April, with similar restrictions as players experienced in the short 2020 season - no changing rooms, teas and regular sanitising breaks. For spectators there are strict rules in place, with no access to our clubhouse apart from the use of the toilet, and an outdoor bar with table service only. Full details of the Covid-19 protocols at Hadleigh CC until at least May 17th can be found on the club website: https://www.hadleighcricketclub.com/. It is hoped that as the season progresses restrictions can be eased in line with the government's roadmap, but just being able to start the season on time is something we are very grateful for. The 1st XI will have high hopes of a strong season after finishing 3rd in Two Counties Division 1 in 2019. Captain Ben Wallis has assembled a talented squad with a good blend of youth and experience, including some exceptional talents such as Suffolk Under-17s player Matt Kent and former Leicestershire II all-rounder Dominic Manthorpe, who were leading performers during last season's successful Atkins & Crane Cup win. They have a tricky start to the season with games against Witham and Wivenhoe, but I am sure will themselves be tough opposition for anyone. The 2nd XI also come into 2021 with some success after winning the Atkins & Crane Plate, and again their squad looks stronger than it has been for several years. New captain and former military man Adam Miles will be hoping his legions of assorted Tampions', Lockes' and Toombs' will get the better of their rivals in Division 5 and perhaps start an upward curve in the team's fortunes. We also have our usual Sunday development side and Ladies XI, as well as two sides in the Suffolk T20 competition and an Under-19s T20 XI. Our juniors have over 50 fixtures across three age groups and six teams, so there will be plenty of activity on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights at the Meadow.

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