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Fishing Club nets £250 Sporting Grant Hadleigh and District Angling Society has landed a £250 grant to help in the upkeep of the fisheries it owns and leases in Suffolk. The club received the money through UK Power Networks’ Team Sport Award programme after being nominated by employee John McAndrew, who is also a member of the angling club’s committee. John, a project manager at the firm’s Colchester offices, said: “The club maintains a number of angling venues for its members with the work being carried out on a voluntary basis and although the society owns several items of equipment, we need a petrol driven hedge trimmer. “This grant will go towards the purchase of the trimmer, and it will save a lot of man hours which can be better used on other tasks, such as maintenance of the banks and fishing pegs which is very time consuming.” The Team Sport Award scheme encourages staff to volunteer in the community and is aimed at promoting healthy living, teamwork and development of sporting opportunities. Hundreds of community and sports groups have benefited from grants since the scheme was set up. Last year nearly £10,000 was donated to sporting groups connected to staff at UK Power Networks, which delivers electricity to eight million customers across East Anglia, London and the South East through its vast infrastructure of overhead power lines, underground cables and substations.
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Forthcoming Dates for your Diary Sydney Brown Court Coffee Morning Every Monday 10.00am -12.00 - Why not pop in for a cup of coffee or tea and make new friends. Together Lent Study Group, Salvation Army Every Monday evening: Duplicate Bridge 7 pm at Hadleigh Football Club Every Tuesday morning (term time only) Hadleigh Craft Club at URC Hall (Ansell Centre), Hadleigh from 9.40am-12pm Every Tuesday afternoon: Chicago Bridge 2 pm at Hadleigh Football Club. Every Wednesday 7.00 to 9.00 pm at URC Rooms Country Threads a friendly craft group. Every Friday 09.30 - 12.00 St Mary’s Café Church Coffee, bacon rolls and croissants. Optional worship at 10.00. Friday 3rd July 12.15pm Lunch Club – Ansell Centre Saturday 4th July 2.00-4.00pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room Tuesday 7th July 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC Saturday 11th July 2.00-4.00pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 5pm Family Quiz Evening, Ansell Centre Monday 13th July 2pm Hadleigh & District Garden Club Visit to Wyken Hall. For details phone Carole on 01473 823130. Monday 13th July Hadleigh U3A Our Summer Party, at 2.30pm in the Guildhall and garden. David Deacon will talk about the Suffolk dialect, followed by party food and drinks. Tuesday 14th July, Ladies Who Lunch, from 12.30pm. A delicious 1-course lunch with troubleshooting makeup workshop hosted by Peake Spa beauticians. Tickets cost £14pp! Call 01206 265837 or email sales@stokebynayland.com to book. Tuesday 14th July 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC Tuesday 14th July 7.30pm Hadleigh & District Flower Club meeting in The United Reformed Church, Market Place, Hadleigh. Come along and see Helen Bird from Colchester create 6 flower arrangements on the theme "Take a blank canvas" Members £1.50 and Visitors £4 includes refreshments. Tuesday 14th July, Ladies Too Busy To Lunch, from 7pm. A delicious 2course dinner (for the ladies who aren’t able to ‘do lunch’ during the day) with troubleshooting makeup workshop hosted by Peake Spa beauticians. Tickets cost £19pp! Call 01206 265837 or email sales@stokebynayland.com to book. Wednesday 15th July 12.15pm Lunch Club - Ansell Centre
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Rosa Simon workshop and concert: “wow, wow, wow!” About 200 people crammed into Hadleigh's United Reformed Church on Saturday June 6th to experience the amazing musical talents of 50 local children as they performed both new and pre-prepared numbers under the inspirational direction of jazz musician Pete Letanka. The children, from both Hadleigh and the surrounding villages, had spent the earlier part of the day in a workshop run by Pete learning half a dozen totally new songs from around the world. In addition, pupils from St. Mary's School, Hadleigh Community Primary School and Miss Lesley's School of Performing Arts had come along with song and instrumental pieces they had been practising beforehand. Run and sponsored by the Rosa Simon Music Fund, the end result was an hour of wows, with the children, some of whom had never performed in front of an audience before, rising to the challenge and giving heartfelt and beautiful performances. "This is what Rosa's Fund is all about!" explained Paul Simon, Rosa's father. "We aim to get an instrument into the hands of every child who wants one. We aim to pay for the costs of musical tuition for every child who wants to learn but family circumstances might not allow all this. And we aim to give performance experience to every child who wants to sing and play an instrument in front of an audience". "A big thank you to everyone who helped make the workshop and concert such a success. We raised nearly £600 for Rosa's Fund which will go straight back into realising our aims. But once again a big thank you to the children and young people who took part: they promised wows and they delivered them!"
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Hadleigh Ladies Hockey Club 30 Year Reunion - 3rd October 2015 30 years ago, Hadleigh Ladies Hockey Club was founded. Playing in its distinctive pink and blue shirts, on grass pitches at Hadleigh High School and Layham Road Playing Field, they first competed in the Suffolk Hales Waste League. With the progression of hockey onto all weather astro surfaces, the club had to train and play their home matches in Ipswich and at Wattisham Army Base. Finally, the Club reached the Eastern Area League, playing against teams in Cambridge, Welwyn Garden City and beyond. This was a great achievement for a small club, and in 2005 the club held a 20 year celebration ball. However, with no club base in Hadleigh, recruiting new members became more difficult and, as a result, the club folded in 2008. Ironically, not long after this, Hadleigh High School installed an astro surface, and the Club donated £2000 of the remaining club funds to this project but, sadly, this all came too late for the Club. To mark what would have been the 30th anniversary of the Club, they are holding a fun match at Hadleigh High School and, in the evening, meeting in the function room of The George, Hadleigh. If you are interested in joining the celebrations, please get in touch via Justine589@btinternet.com or Paula on 07913 511456. You can also join their Facebook page, Hadleigh Ladies Hockey Club, to see and share photos from the past.
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Rotary Review CLUB EVENTS: Summer BBQ - this will take place at Queens Head, Lower Layham on Saturday July 18th and you may be assured of good company, food and drink. There will also be a tombola in aid of Shelley Centre for Therapeutic Riding and Hadleigh Rotary Charitable Fund. Please make a note in your diary now - tickets ÂŁ12 (children under 8 free) will be available shortly from members, the Queens Head or tel David 01473 827226. Spring Trip - a party of 18 comprising of members and wives spent along weekend in Banbury towards the end of April. Banbury whilst interesting in itself also proved to be a good centre for visiting Oxford, Hidcote Manor Gardens, Blenheim Palace and other stately homes. Everyone scattered during the day and spent an enjoyable evening discussing their adventures over a leisurely dinner. The hotel scored high marks in all departments and a good time was had by all. SPEAKERS: 1 James Dent, a meteorologist who, following a career with the Meteorogical Office is now a consultant for various national and international agencies, gave a presentation on East Anglian weather during the past 100 years. James is somewhat sceptical about long term climate change and certainly his statistics for East Anglia show no major trends in this respect as the Annual Mean Temperature has increased by less than 1 degree centigrade over the period and rainfall remained fairly constant. Obviously within this timescale there have been very cold winters (1940s and 1963) whilst very hot summers have been evenly scattered (1911, 1947, 1976 and 2003). The driest years were the early 1930s and early 1970s with the wettest winter seen in 1915. So it does appear that in East Anglia, at least, we are not experiencing a major climate change. 2 Barry Dallas, The leader of Hadleigh Sea Scouts, provided details of their major development project. Firstly, It is proposed to build a cart lodge to house their transport, a hard core road and shower block/toilets on land which they own next to their HQ in Layham Road. In addition Hadleigh Town Council is giving them a 25 year lease on a plot of land next to Toppesfield Bridge where they hope to construct a launching and landing area for their boats as well as a shed for storage and security gates. The scouts will be fundraising hard for the next 1-2 years and it is hoped that Rotary will be able to assist with this whilst, of course, they will be grateful of any assistance from the wider community of Hadleigh whether practical or financial. 3 Richard Gates, a popular speaker at the Club made a welcome visit to talk about the beginnings of the second world war. He commenced his narrative in the spring of 1940 before which there had been a sort of phoney war with nothing much happening immediately after the Germans had marched into Poland. The French were manning defences on their borders but troops were bored and fed up with the inactivity. In fact, Hitler had been keen to attack the West as soon as Poland had capitulated but his generals advised against and postponed attacks many times through that winter. In January 1940 a German plane crashed in Belgium carrying papers relating to his invasion plans so it became necessary for Hitler to change these and he decided to attack on two fronts, one via Holland and Belgium and the other through the Ardennes (now the main attack). The French meanwhile had agreed to defend Belgium and with some help from Britain moved north. They had some defences in the Ardennes but they had discounted an attack there as too difficult and had not completed them. However the Germans using the latest attack planes moved much faster forcing a hasty retreat by the French who had expected to hold the advance at the river Meuse. This did not happen and the Germans quickly crossed the river. Finally realising the danger the French moved troops from the north but had effectively two armies with no good communication between them. The Germans saw this weakness and rapidly advanced between the two making for the coast. In the north the relatively small British force was left without much support and also had to retreat - the retreat which ended in Dunkirk! The French had not appreciated how much warfare had changed since WW1 and with their outdated thinking and tactics were completely overwhelmed. Once again Richard had entertained with his masterly narrative bringing the story to life. MEMBERSHIP: The Club is urgently seeking help to maintain a Rotary Club in Hadleigh and is looking for people who would like to give a little back to the community and also have the opportunity to be involved with a worldwide organisation providing help wherever it is needed. Members give whatever time they have and attend as many meetings as they can without any onerous commitments. 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The Ansell Community Centre (ACC) brings Hollywood to Hadleigh and is pleased to support the work of the Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance by hosting a night of film free to the Community. The Digital Cinema screening of STILL ALICE will take place at 7:30pm on Friday 31st July as part of the Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance, which plans to raise awareness of dementia and make Hadleigh a dementia friendly community. Dr. Alice Howland (Julianne Moore) is a renowned linguistics professor at Columbia University. When words begin to escape her and she starts becoming lost on her daily jogs, Alice must come face-to-face with a devastating diagnosis: early-onset Alzheimer's disease. As the once-vibrant woman struggles to hang on to her sense of self for as long as possible, Alice's three grown children must watch helplessly as their mother disappears more and more with each passing day. Tickets are free of charge and available from the 1st July 2015 at Hadleigh Pool and Leisure, the Thrift Shop and at the Digital Cinema screening of “The Imitation Game” at 7.30 pm on 17th July at the Ansell Centre. Limited numbers available so don’t miss out. You will also be able to enjoy complimentary nibbles and drinks during the show. Tom Tebbutt from the Ansell Community Centre said; The ACC is delighted to support the Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance by screening this poignant, award winning film which brings us an insight into a little understood disease. Tracey Loynds Chair of the Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance said; we are very excited about bringing Hollywood to Hadleigh, having read the book I am personally really looking forward to watching the film. Still Alice helped me to understand that Dementia does not only affect the elderly and that support and understanding is critical to help those with dementia and their families to live well. For more information on how to get involved with the Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance email them now at hadleighdementiafriends@ssleisure.co.uk
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On Saturday 9th May 2015 we hosted our Annual Reunion Service and tea party at St Gregory’s 1936 – 2014 Church, Sudbury and were delighted to finally launch our book of memories which includes photos and stories covering the school’s history, from its opening in the 1920’s, through to its transformation into Uplands Middle School in the 1970’s. For those of us involved in gathering the information, it was an absolute delight to read some of these memories and to share our own! The first print run has now completely sold out and we have now ordered a re-print, so for those of you who are interested in purchasing a copy, please contact us, we look forward to hearing from you. Contact details for further information or to order a copy of the Memory Book: Joyce Willis 01473 823165 email: willisjm@lineone.net or Jackie Cork 01473 823739 jackiecork@btinternet.com 47
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During early June Kersey Mill has seen the arrival of several new visitors, at the time of writing the kestrels that can be seen on live video in the Brickbarn have 3 kestrel chicks and another two eggs that hopefully will produce young any day. The chicks require constant brooding for their first 10 days of life, where after they are then able to regulate their own body temperature. Their father provides the mother and the chicks with food. He has been leaving the nesting box to hunt for food. Once the chicks are a few weeks the mother will leave them to hunt for food. The chicks will fledge their nest gradually after about week four, they will increase the distance from the nest day by day, however will return to roost for at least two weeks. They will be fed for several weeks by their parents. Another new family have been raised too this month along the riverbanks A pair of swans that previously hatched 7 eggs have once again returned. It is wonderful to see yet again this year another 7 have successfully hatched. The beautiful cygnets have been initially staying very close to their parents and on occasions they hitch a lift on their parents’ backs. We are hoping they will again stay here for several weeks before heading south on their travels towards Hadleigh and further down river to Layham. The warmer weather has brought us the lush fresh water vegetation along with the water voles that have been spotted munching away. They can often be confused as brown rats. They are declining in numbers, so we are thrilled to have seen quite a few and hope they are nesting too. Works to the Pitwheel continue with several spokes still needing attention, the sack hoist has been repaired together with plans for the next phase of the restoration, the next stage will consist of repairs to the wooden frame and floors but more on this next month.
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Our walk this month will be on Saturday July 11th. It will be a circular starting and finishing in Sudbury. Will travel from Hadleigh by bus leaving the bus station (Co-op side) at 8.50am. We will walk from Sudbury Bus Station to Twinstead via Ballingdon, Middleton Top, Little Henny, and return to Sudbury Bus Station via Great Henny, Henny Street, Middleton Village, and Ballingdon. We will return to Hadleigh from Sudbury on the 2pm. bus arriving back at 2.30pm. There are some superb views on this walk, especially over looking the Stour Valley, and it is well worth the effort (bring your camera). There will be a midway refreshment stop at the Henny Swan, which is worth a visit on its own! This walk is 8.5 miles in length, and is suitable for all walkers, children over 10, and your dog. We recommend strong shoes, or preferably walking boots as some of the paths are rough, and can be wet at times. Further information about this walk, and the other activities of the footpath volunteers may be obtained from David Warner (Hadleighs Footpath Warden) on 01473 652416, or 07749 732941. E-mail nottinghamvictoria@supanet.com
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The Dedham Vale Hopper is back for 2015 Hadleigh Community Transport Group are operating the Hopper again providing a car free day out in glorious Constable Country. You can catch the bus from Hadleigh which will take you to Manningtree station or arrive there by train and from there you can hop on and hop off the bus during the day to enjoy the many attractions in the area including Flatford with its exhibition, walks, boating, tea room and visitor centre and the RSPB Wildlife Garden, The Munnings Art Museum and Dedham with its Church tower, Craft Centre, tea shops and restaurants. The service starts on Tuesday 7th July and runs each Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday until Saturday 29th August. For further information please see our website www.hadleigh.org or phone 01473 826242 www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk
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Bereavement and Loss Day August 8th OR October 3rd This one day event is intended for anyone, who has experienced Bereavement or Loss of any kind or would like to help someone who is experiencing either, whether you are a family member, friend, or professional working closely with others. We ran two of these days in 2014 and those who attended found the day very useful and informative. The discussion and teaching, on death and other types of loss will be led by Sue Pullen, about whom a brief and relevant background is given below. There will also be a fair amount of experiential learning in pairs or in groups, where participants are free to share their own experiences and concerns if they wish. It is advised that the day is for people whose experience of Loss or Bereavement is longer than within the last 8 – 10 months. We are offering these days again in 2015. On Saturday August 8th and Saturday October 3rd, in St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh from 10am – 4pm. There will be a maximum of 20 participants per day. There is a small cost of £10 per person towards expenses, however if this is a difficulty and you would really like to attend then please speak to me about it. Drinks will be provided but please bring a packed lunch. Sue Pullen is co-ordinator for a community bereavement service in Essex, called Steppingstones. Before that Sue worked in an adult and children’s hospice for 14 years, firstly on the care floor and then in the family support team. Sue also offers bereavement training to interested professionals, local churches and in her local hospice. Sue writes: ‘I am passionate about this subject and believe this is one of the last taboos. If we can talk and understand about death and the grieving process, something that will surely happen to us all, maybe we can be alongside the bereaved in a meaningful way. I believe that bereavement is a process to be supported not a problem to be solved.’ As numbers are limited to 20 per day it is important that those wishing to attend book their place. Please could you contact or leave a message for Pauline Thrower on 07909796266 or email at pauline@pt-counselling.uk OR at St Mary’s Church Office 01473 824987 or email at office@stmaryshadleigh.co.uk and you will be sent a booking form to complete and return. Thank you.
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‘Living With Loss’ If you have experienced ‘bereavement’ or ‘loss’ of any kind, either recently or not so recently, you might find this new group helpful. ‘Living with Loss’ is going to meet on the second Wednesday afternoon of each month, 2.30pm – 4pm . This group will concentrate more on giving people the opportunity to say how they are feeling at that moment in their life, as well as sharing a cuppa and cake. No-one has to say more than they want to, and, of course, each person’s situation is different. However, we hope this will give people the opportunity to be both comforted and encouraged by what others have to say as well as by sharing their own experiences. Loss can encompass different things, such as bereavement, loss of health, loss of friends, loss of pet, loss of job etc. The dates and venue are: July 8th in St Mary’s Church then from August 12th in ‘The Guildroom’ at The Guildhall (entrance door across the churchyard from St Mary’s) continuing on September 9th, October 14th, November 11th and so on. We know it can be daunting to join something new where you might not know anyone, but if you think a group like this might help you, we would encourage you to try one meeting and see what you think – there is no obligation to keep coming and we won’t take it personally if you don’t! We would love to welcome you to give it a try. It would be helpful to know if you plan to come but not essential. Contact or leave message for Pauline on 07909796266. Or leave a message for Trevor or Pauline at the Church Office 01473 824987 office@stmaryshadleigh.co.uk
Young Hadleigh Have you got ideas to share? A lot has happened since the last time I wrote! I recently had SATS and I was concentrating on that, but also I’ve been talking to people at Babergh District Council. Some people at Babergh are interested in Young Hadeigh and they want to help us progress in the project. We gained evidence by sending out questionnaires that young people in Hadleigh want their say and this is what we want to look at a little bit further! At St. Mary’s School we’ve started up a mini Young Hadleigh group. We wanted pupils at this School to name what they like about Hadleigh and what they didn’t. We want go to the Council and represent what young people want from their community. If you’re interested and you’re in year 4, year 5 and in year 6, then let me know by contacting my father’s email address on danton89@hotmail.com Millie Simon
Dying Matters 23rd May 2015 We are delighted to report that the Dying Matters event in St Mary’s Church on May 23rd was very successful. If you didn’t come because you expected it to be sad, depressing, or overly serious, the reality was very different. Those who came said it was an extremely helpful, well organised and professionally produced event. Words used to describe it were ‘colourful’, ‘upbeat’, ‘interesting’ and ‘very friendly’. There were lots of different stands available with different people and organisations to talk to. The range of exhibitors covered many aspects of ‘end of life care’, ‘what happens when someone dies’, and ‘how can I be an organ donor?’ to name just a few. There were lots of people available to answer those very important questions and much more. The Embroidery exhibition, which was on display, was both beautiful and moving for those who spent time absorbing the words and sentiment conveyed. People were able to come and browse round it all, enjoy refreshments and take home a small bag with the booklet containing information from all the participants and leaflets for other events. One lady said we had ‘changed her life’ because she was worried about how she could put her own plans in place. Spending time talking to various people present helped her to make those plans and now she can live without the worry. St Mary’s was a fantastic space to use for all the different elements arranged on the day and hopefully the photos here help you to see what the event looked like. Dying Matters was able to use the church in a new way and the space lived up to expectations. St Mary’s is keen for the church building to be used in more innovative and exciting ways, which can only benefit Hadleigh and the surrounding area. Dying Matters was pleased to be one such event and we have plans to put on a bigger and better day for you all next year. Watch this space for more news as the months go by. The booklet that was produced for the day is now available from the Library, Hadleigh Health Centre, both Hadleigh Funeral Directors, St Mary’s Church, Gotelees and Angel Delights amongst others so please pick up a copy and see what it was all about. Pauline, Kate and team
Hadleigh Hairloom Wedding As most of our clients know, I got married on Saturday 13th June. It was an absolutely magical day filled with smiles and laughter – even the weather gave up its rotten mood by the afternoon, allowing all the celebrations to commence in the dry! Our venue was the beautiful and elegant Leez Priory, Hartford end, which made the perfect backdrop for our day. My purpose now though is to thank all of you for the massive amount of cards, honeymoon donations and gifts so very thoughtfully given to my husband and I. You have all been so amazing and we really are truly touched; Tim (my husband) has been blown away by the wonderful words you have all written. Many of you have been on the “journey” of the wedding planning with me over about the last 16 months. Sometimes, while I was ordering this, planning that, trying to figure out how this, that or the other would work, it seemed as though it would never get done. Then in stepped some of you, again – lending me things, suggesting ideas, giving me your now-how about the best way to go about things. Even my dress was remade by one of our clients. It almost seemed as if there was nothing that couldn’t be answered by one of you! And before I knew it my Big Day was here! Now it’s back to reality. Back to the normal tick-tock of everyday. But that’s ok, I have the privilege of seeing all of you for my daily work From the bottom of my heart, thank you, once again, to everybody, for absolutely everything. Much love, Mrs Julie Jackson! xxx
Armchair Players Our next meeting is on Monday 13th July 7.30pm at The George Hadleigh. We are a play reading group that meet on the second Monday of each month. For more details contact Jackie on 01473 824229
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Thirty percent of us would replace our doors and windows if money were no object, according to a survey carried out across the South East of England by award-winning retailers1 SEHBAC and A&B. A further three quarters of home improvers (74%) would add an extension to their existing property rather than move house. And almost half of us would improve our driveway (49%). The research, carried out amongst 1000 home improvers, aimed to identify key trends and attitudes towards home improvement expenditure and gauge whether home owners are satisfied with their existing property or have an urge to move. Normand Hornigold from SEHBAC explains the backdrop to the research: “we always seek to identify trends amongst our customer-base but with a significant uplift in recent months of door and window replacements – a rise of almost 25% compared to installations last year – we’re keen to understand why.” One of the key outcomes of the research surrounds the issue of extending the home. Many of us would first seek to find an affordable way to extend our home versus the upheaval of moving house. Open plan living, kitchen extensions and creating additional ‘lounge’ space all feature at the top of the list of reasons why people want to add extra space to their home. Norman explains: “moving house is still an attractive option for many, but there is a strong desire to improve the home and add additional space. We’ve improved over 250,000 homes in our 40-year trading history and there is no question that people want to open-up their living space. Increasingly external walls are being removed and the desire to create the big family space is highly attractive.” In terms of paying for home improvements, forty per cent of us would consider finance options to pay for a major home improvement project, fifty per cent of us would prefer to save for it or use other forms of credit such as credit cards or bank loans, only ten per cent would use cash. While windows and doors and home extensions feature at the top of the ‘wish list’ a new driveway was also a popular ‘first choice’ among 20 percent of home owners. Attitudes towards triple glazing were divided – with over half of respondents (54%) saying they would upgrade to triple glazing if there were “clear financial benefits” for doing so. Norman expands: “consumers are still mostly cautious about the benefits of triple glazing versus double glazing – when asked, consumers weren’t clear about the thermal efficiencies and acoustic improvements triple glazing can bring to a property.” In the research, almost one quarter of respondents (229 respondents - 23%) were owners of properties with conservatories or similar glass extensions. Of those with a conservatory of at least fifteen years old, almost all of the respondents would consider changing the use of the space (197 respondents) and would also consider changing the glass or polycarbonate roof to a solid or tiled roof. “We’re not surprised by this response – conservatories fitted over fifteen years ago are coming to the end of their usable life. Building technology and specifically roof technology has moved on significantly in recent years and the roofs fitted today play a significant role in managing the thermal performance of the overall structure rather than detracting from it. We’re also seeing a significant trend towards roof replacement systems – this is popular amongst home owners seeking to the change the usage of their space and prefer the aesthetics of a vaulted ceiling rather than glass or polycarbonate.” Visit our Ipswich Showroom, 1 Olympus Close, Ipswich IP1 5JL Call FREE on 0808 274 6359 www.sehbac.com
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Beaumont News Report Environmental Art Exhibition - St. Mary’s Spider class have had their work displayed in St. Mary’s church as part of an ongoing environmental project that the church has been involved with. Many of the local schools had The children’s environmental artwork at work on display, all of it St. Mary’s church. having an environmental theme. The children from Spider class exhibited environmental slogans designed in a graffiti style as well as Aboriginal Dreamtime pictures, which depicted traditional aboriginal stories that all have an environmental theme at their core. Mini Tennis and Cricket Members of years 4, 5 and 6 have been busy representing the school at the local primary schools’ Mini Tennis and Cricket tournaments. Held at Hadleigh Cricket ground the children really enjoyed playing the other primary schools in the Cricket tournament. They put into practice their over arm bowling that they had been trying really hard to refine. The team were delighted to win one of their matches, but came across strong opposition in the others and narrowly lost to them. The Mini Tennis tournament was held at Hadleigh High School and was run by the very able Junior Sport Leaders. The team had mixed fortunes again, but remained positive throughout and really enjoyed the whole experience. Hollow Trees Farm Visit Spiders and Beetle classes visited Hollow Trees Farm at Semer, a trip that had been kindly funded by the Hadleigh Farmers Agricultural Association. Even though the farm is a short distance from the Spider and Beetle classes at school, the trip was Hollow Tree Farm crammed full of new experiences for the children. In the morning they learnt about the importance of agriculture. They toured the farm and had the opportunity to plant their own mini fields. After lunch the children completed a series of workshops which taught them about how the shop operates, the importance of recycling and the origins of different foods. Wolves Wood Visit The Butterfly class had an exciting morning visiting Wolves Wood, the RSPB nature reserve near Hadleigh. As part of their topic on plants and insects the children explored the woodland taking in all the sights and sounds. The children carried out a mini-beast hunt, but they also Butterfly class at Wolves Wood used the setting to stimulate their story telling skills. Money Day Another important part of the curriculum is teaching the children about the importance of money and becoming financially secure. To this affect the Bumble Bee class took part in a money day organised by Ipswich Building society. The children found out all about the history of money, the different currencies used around the world and took part in various activities involving money. One activity was to construct and decorate their own money box. These money boxes Money day in are now on display in the Ipswich Building Bumblebee class Society branch in Hadleigh. Bug Hotels The Bumblebees class have designed and made some amazing Bug Hotels to encourage wildlife into our gardens. As part of their topic on mini-beasts the children came up with some very imaginative designs that they created as a homework activity. Some of the designs were particularly luxurious incorporating all the features a bug could wish for! Canterbury House The Year 4 and 5 pupils entertained the residents at Canterbury House with a rendition of the songs from their forthcoming performance of Pirates of the Curry Bean, that they have been rehearsing hard for at school. The residents remarked on how marvellous it was to see the children perform the songs and sing so enthusiastically. Very kindly the children were treated to a well earned drink before they returned.
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Friars Hall: Zoo Encounters of a “Strange Kind” We had snakes, owls, rabbits, an albino hedgehog, two guinea pigs and a bearded dragon. Yes, Friars Hall Nursing Home in Hadleigh became a zoo for the morning on the 13th April and residents loved it. One of our residents was snake charming while another stroked a barn owl whilst the little dog, poodles, ran around with a small knitted toy he had stolen from the sitting room. Zootastic brought each animal out of its cage and told us about its natural habitat and eating habits before taking it around to each resident in the room to hold if they wanted to. The biggest surprise of the morning was how smooth and cold the snakes were to touch, small and delicate, they looked positively pretty and our residents rose to the challenge of holding them. We at Friars Hall share a vision of hoping our residents engage in meaningful activities and live life to the full. Zootastic helped make that happen. Readers are invited to come along to our Strawberry Fayre on Sunday 5th July from 2pm and enjoy a strawberry cream tea, pimms and games on the lawn - Call Friars Hall on 01473 822159
Two Options for Play Equipment in Cox’s Park Local families and users of Cox’s Park in Hadleigh are being urged to cast their final vote for one of two items of play equipment which have been identified as favoured options for the recreation area. Following an event which took place in the park on the 19 May, users of the park were asked what type of equipment they would like to replace the old and damaged Helter Skelter. Over one hundred responses were received and of these, two pieces of equipment came out as favourites; these were a Sitting Rotator and a Climbing Slide. Babergh are now asking people to cast a final vote for which of these two pieces they would prefer. Those wishing to vote can do so online via this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/coxspark2 or alternatively by using one of two ballot boxes which are located in the reception area of Hadleigh Pool and Leisure or the Babergh District Council offices in Corks Lane. Those wishing to cast a vote have until Monday 20 July 2015. Peter Garrett, Corporate Manager for Public Realm said, “We would like to thank everyone who took the time to come along to our event in May and speak to us about what play equipment they would like to see in the park, and also to all those who took part in the survey online. This also proved to be an excellent opportunity for us to gain some valuable feedback from those who use the park and as a result we will acting on some of the suggestions we received about providing additional seating and changing the position of the bench already there. I would also like to thank everyone who has been ready to report problems such as damage or littering in Cox’s Park. Contractors employed by Babergh District Council visit the park regularly, but they can’t be there all the time and willingness of the community to report issues quickly has been a great help to us. Please do continue to let us know if you spot any problems, either via Facebook or twitter or by telephone on 01473 826622.” A full report of the initial responses can be found here http://www.babergh.gov.uk/assets/Uploads-BDC/Communities/CoxsPark-Responses.pdf
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Sports Day Success! On Thursday 18th June, the whole school celebrated sport with their annual sports day which was coordinated and planned by Mr Peters (our P.E. instructor). Mr Peters had been running trials for the different races for weeks so that the final day went off smoothly. Years 1, 2, 4 and 5 enjoyed their activities in the morning. By the end of their session, Green Griffins were in the lead. However, Years R, 3 and 6 had their sports in the afternoon and after an incredibly competitive session, Red Rabbits had caught up and pipped Green Griffins at the post by a mere 3 points! During both sessions, the children were extremely enthusiastic and it was wonderful to be part of such a competitive but caring celebration – even those children who were struggling and came last were cheered until the end! Both sessions commenced with a school dance which had been ably taught by Mrs Cocks (one of our Year 2 teachers). All children and staff in the school participated. Then, to celebrate ‘Hadleigh Year of the Sheep’ Jane Snowden, a local Year of The Sheep representative (dressed as Bo Peep), was welcomed as a special guest. Unfortunately, some ‘sheep’ had escaped (they looked very much like some of our members of staff!) and suddenly, PE Ted – our school sport mascot - was discovered riding on the back of a sheep! A ‘sheepdog’ came along to round them up but fortunately a local farmer (one of our children), was able to blow a whistle and round up the errant animals! At that point, the sporting events were finally able to begin. We’d like to thank Miss Cook and the School Council for arranging the amusing sketch – along with the adults who participated. Sports Day is the one event of the year when parents can really embrace our love of sport at the school and this year we had our usual great support. Thank you Mr Peters and your apprentices for all of your hard work! Other sports news Recently, sports provision in schools has been in the press again and we are glad to say that sport is very ‘healthy’ at Hadleigh Community Primary. Recently, teams of our children have been selected for County finals in a number of events including cricket and swimming. Because Mr Peters has managed our sports funding well, we have also been able to continue our work with sports apprentices. It is a pleasure to walk around our playground at lunchtimes and to see the apprentices working with the children, guiding them in activities during their midday break. It certainly enables the playground to have a calm atmosphere. Cycling event comes to Hadleigh On the same day as Sports Day, the Year 6 children visited the High Street to see the passing of the Aviva women’s cycling tour. They had flags to wave and were delighted to see such high calibre sportswomen so close to home. They were also particularly excited by the police motorbikes and the support vehicles. Nursery places for September 2015 We fortunately have a few remaining afternoon spaces in our Nursery starting in September this year. If you have not already applied for a Nursery place and your child’s date of birth is between 1.9.11 and 31.8.12, please contact the school for an application form or it can be downloaded on our school website.
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Obtaining a Divorce When your Spouse is not co-operating It is a common misconception that when separating from your spouse, a divorce cannot be finalised unless your spouse consents and co-operates with the process. This is not the case as the courts have various options available to ensure that a divorce can be completed, without the co-operation of the other party. In many cases, upon a separation, couples are either unable to part ways amicably or they separate and never contact each other again. This results in difficulties when attempting to resolve matters in order to successfully conclude a divorce. Upon a divorce application being filed with the court, it is the responsibility of the spouse to acknowledge receipt of the divorce papers by completing a form which is returned to the court. In many instances, this form is not completed and returned and this leads many people to believe that the divorce cannot proceed any further. If this scenario were to arise, a range of options are available to enable the divorce to be concluded. In some cases, the other party will contact their spouse upon receipt of the divorce documents and inform them that they have received the documents but will not co-operate with the process. In this scenario, evidence can be filed with the court which illustrates that the divorce documents have been received, however, they are not co-operating. The court has the discretion to allow the divorce to continue, in spite of the other side’s lack of assistance. In other cases, the party in receipt of the divorce application may choose to ignore the process and to refuse to communicate or assist. In such a situation, the court can grant an order for this person to be personally delivered with the divorce papers. This step will provide the court with the requisite evidence that the documents have been received and the divorce can therefore continue without the spouse’s co-operation. Further to a separation, often parties go their separate ways and they have no further contact with each other. This often occurs when there are no children of the marriage. This obviously poses the difficulty of being able to provide the court with an address for the divorce documents to be sent to the spouse. In these cases, the court will want detailed information as to what steps have been taken to locate the spouse and if satisfied, the court will permit the divorce to continue. Daren Vythilingum, family solicitor at Bates Wells and Braithwaite says, “having assisted many clients in obtaining a divorce in these type of scenarios, I know the importance of taking the correct steps to ensure that the divorce is completed within a reasonable timescale”. When such a scenario arises within a divorce, it is important to be aware that it will take longer to complete the divorce process, however, it is even more important to remember that your divorce will be concluded, if the correct steps are taken. Call Daren Vythilingum on 01787 880440 Bates Wells and Braithwaite
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Whatfield Players Late News...£150 was donated to Suffolk Family Carers, following our comedy play night ‘3 for 2’. Fresh News...our future Panto...Rumplestiltskin! Open auditions will be held on two evenings...1st July Whatfield Village Hall 7.30 and 6th July 7.30 in the Salvation Army Hall if possible, all talents, all skills for both onstage and back stage welcomed, for the peformances on 27th and 28th November. Parts vary from the scheming Rumple, the comically and daft Tittle and Tattle, the pompous Prime Minister, three members of the royal family, two inefficient guards, Millie the heroine, and a very bouncy and lively all age chorus group.The story is based on the German folk tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. but with the Players it will be set in Suffolk. The panto will be directed by Diane Armour, and Sheila Roberts. Ring 01473 822000 should you like more details, or if you unable to make the dates and would wish to be considered for a part. A total cast of 18 are needed, last year there were 9 new faces on stage, perhaps you will be amongst them this year!
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News from St Mary’s School Well done to all the children from Ash Class, who wowed their parents with a wonderful class assembly. They retold the story of creation in such an entertaining way. We were all impressed by the fabulous dancing and the spectacular costumes. All the other children in the school were so engaged and thoroughly enjoyed the performance. Thanks to all the parents who came along to watch. The children in Chestnut class have enjoyed a fascinating visit to Kentwell Hall to support their Tudor topic. They were submerged into Tudor times as they went through the ‘time tunnel’. During the day, they found out about Tudor crafts, skills and trades and visited a yeoman farmer’s home and a hovel. They tried bread in the wood-fire kitchen and other Tudor snacks in the ale house! Seeing the swords and long bows at the ‘combat school’ was really exciting. The children listened to, and participated in, Tudor conversations with people in full Tudor costumes and exchanged money for Tudor pennies to spend at the market. It was a fantastic day and it was a great experience to be so fully immersed in Tudor life. Thanks to Reverend Daniel Thompson, who visited the children in Beech and Rowan classes to talk about the idea of ‘stewardship’ and caring for our world. They discussed the difficult decisions that have to be made when caring for our world and thought about what we would do if we were in charge of looking after the planet. This linked to the classes’ topic on Rainforests, which the children are very excited about. We have been delighted with the homework the children have produced recently. They were asked to create a diorama, showing the layers and life in the rainforest. The results are truly amazing! Well done to all the children and thanks to the parents who supported the projects – they make an informative and attractive display! The Rainforest theme was also linked to a project we have participated in, called ‘It’s Our World’. The children’s rainforest ‘batique’ art work was part of the ‘Environment Inspired Art Exhibition’, which was displayed at St Mary’s Church during the recent climate change talk and workshop. All of the art work can be viewed online at: www.itsourworld.org.uk. The entire collection will soon be owned by the British Library to coincide with the World Leaders’ Climate Change Summit. It was lovely to see so many dads and granddads at our special Fathers’ Day lunch. There was a great turnout and the children love the opportunity to see their families and show off their school! We love sharing curriculum experiences with our parents. Recently, all the classes held ‘Maths Cafés’, which were attended by lots of parents throughout the school. This is a sociable and fun way for children to share their learning with parents. It is also a good opportunity for teachers to share teachings methods and ways to support children’s learning at home. In this month’s cafés, we focused on
making practical resources that the children can use at home to help with maths. In Oak Class the children and their parents made maths castles, which included odd and even turrets, number bond arrow slits and times tables down the walls! In the Early Years, the children made number lines and role-played buying snacks from the snack shop. Across the whole school, we had lots of fun with maths! It has been a really sporty month at St Mary’s! The highlights have been football at Elmsett and our super cricket performances. The football team played in an exciting 2 – 2 draw. Not only did they play well, but they were also praised for their impeccable behaviour. Mr Peters, the Sports Coach from Hadleigh Community Primary, said they were a ‘joy to be with! Thanks to Mr Peters for organising and supervising the game. We are really proud of our cricket team. After the tournament with local primary schools, they went on to represent us at the Westbourne Partnership Finals at Chantry Park. They played superbly, coming 6th out of 50 schools that took part in different stages of the competition. Once again, they played with great team spirit and were full of encouragement for one another. A teacher from another school said our pupils were so polite that they were a pleasure to play against. We are always so proud of how well the children conduct themselves when they are out representing the school at sports events and school trips. Year 1 were lucky enough to visit Hedingham Castle as part of their current topic. It was a sunny day, which was full of fun! They learned lots about life inside a Castle through the eyes of the ‘Hands on the Past’ re-enactment. The children got the chance to try on armour and enjoyed training to be a knight and practising jousting. The children’s favourite was the Archer who could shoot an arrow 250 metres to kill attacking enemies. Thank you for all the parents who came along and helped for the day.
News from Whatfield School Whatfield CEVCP School are preparing for their annual sports week, and pupils have been pleased to take part in a variety of sports leading up to the week in July. Children in years 3 and 4 were very proud to be the winners of the Hadleigh mini-tennis tournament, which means they go through to the regional finals in Westbourne. Good Luck! We have also Winners of the Hadleigh been celebrating our beautiful art work, Mini Tennis which was placed in a special exhibition at the cathedral to celebrate 100 years of the diocese. The children who produced these inspiring pieces were all in reception or Key Stage One. The stunning work based on the cathedral itself has been on public display thanks to Mrs Jennings. Great East Swim Event We were privileged to take part in two major events this week. Quad kids in Ipswich -an athletics event which involves 640 Primary schools and four different activities, and the Great East Swim Event, which took place in Crown Pools to celebrate the Open Water Swim. Our children enjoyed both events, and felt a great sense of achievement when taking part. We love our Early Years Area, and the whole space is well used, with a range of activities for the children to explore. It is often used as all sorts of imaginary areas, and today there was a new landscape to explore. Where to next? The older children were entranced by a visit from Adrian the explorer, who told them all about his travels, and organised an orienteering session in the school grounds. The hot weather has meant we really have needed to water our plants in the allotment, and I am pleased to say everything has really been growing well, with our first crop of lettuces given to parents today. Thanks must A visit from Adrian the go to the lovely grandparents we have who Explorer help to keep the allotment in order! Not only have we had all these exciting opportunities, but I am pleased to say that we got through to the regional finals of Quiz club, and although the team never made it to the national event, they were very happy when they realised that they are the top team in Suffolk. Not bad for a little school of only 41 pupils! If you would like to visit us and have a look round our lovely school, you are always welcome. Please telephone 01473 823 309 or use our website link www.whatfield.suffolk.sch.uk to make an appointment. Lynne Golding, Headteacher
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It’s the largest game of hide ‘n’ seek Britain has ever faced. Where have the high street shops gone and are they coming back? I think I have the answer. Internet shopping has become a craze and an addiction for many. In the UK, last year we spent £44.96 billion on online shopping alone. This has risen 16.2% within the last six months, reaching to £52.25 billion from January 2015 to June 2015. Now I count myself as a shopa-holic but that’s just a bit too excessive for me! Now I admit it, I am a culprit of splashing the cash online. How could you not? Any possible thinkable shop is bound to have a website, and if not, the creation of Esty, Ebay and Amazon have made it virtually impossible for you not to find the desirable item online. We’re all guilty of it – picturing ourselves as the next multi-millionaire as we believe we have invented a great new product, but after researching on the computer, China are ten steps ahead of you and have produced, manufactures and sold over two million of your “unique” idea. (My favourite online product has got to be the portable beach washing machine. I mean, what could possibly go wrong with that?!) My question to you, now is, why do we still not visit the shops, even when we know what we want? Chloe, 17 explains “My town is pretty intimidating” and I could not agree with her more. Being a teenager we already have a bad name that sits over our head, just because of our age. Even when I’m browsing clothes shops, I know I’m constantly being stalked, watched or whispered about by a shop assistant. The shopping industry needs to learn that just because we’re teenagers doesn’t mean we’re going to steal, rob or create antisocial behaviour. No longer do we feel accepted or wanted in many kinds of shops, purely because of society’s small minded ageism. When I leave to go shopping, I need to take into account what I’m wearing, as I know if I was to wear a hoodie or large coat, retailers will be expecting me to break the law, or even break their shop. For me, this is unacceptable that I can’t wear comfortable clothing without the labelling or fear of the watching eyes. However, teenagers have a bad label for a reason. Although it may be a small minority, I am aware of those who give us a bad name. Speaking the thoughts of many other young people just like me, Chloe goes on to say “I don't like going into a town, especially on my own, unless it is necessary”. It’s not only the older generation who feel violated by these troublesome teens, even the era of their own generation are somewhat alarmed or frighten by the same group. Policies, for example, making it compulsory for teens to stay on in education till they are 18, are reducing the amount of crime and groups on the streets and shops, however, was this action put into place too late? Because I’m not seeing flocks or herds of money-waving people running back through the glass doors of the street shops. Instead I seem to be noticing a large increase in charity shops. Those classic shops where you walk into their retro smell of dated fur, old leather and moth balls. But what would Britain be without our faithful charity shops? Timeworn t-shirts, dated diamonds and old school shoes replace the dilapidated, empty shells of unwanted shops. In the past 5 years, there has been a 30% increase in pop-up charity shops among our towns and villages. How do they keep just appearing? It could it have something to do with the fact that full business rates are liable on empty commercial properties that remain unoccupied for three months or more, including lower value properties such as small shops. But it’s not only land lords who are favouring charity shops, they have now become a trend within younger generations. Charity shops used to have a stigma attached to the time forgotten clothing of being dirty, grubby and ‘cheap’. And yes, when someone offered to take me “charity shopping” I screwed up my face in a puzzling and confused way. Charity shops? Cool? Fashionable? Surely not. But oh yes, over-sized army jackets, your Grandad’s jumpers and your passed away Nana Deirdre’s passé pearls have made it onto this year’s cat walk. After researching in a local college, young students like Sophie, 17 describe charity shops as “great, not only are you helping out a charity and inputting to a need, but also this all comes at a fair price!” however, when I asked the same students ‘why do you not use them regularly then?’ a similar, yet familiar pattern occurred. Leaving the house at 8am, arriving back home at 6pm leaves little time for retail therapy students agree. Shops are not equipped to be open the times when their target market are free, so the establishment of the World Wide Web, I believe, was the saviour and destroyer of high street shops. Yes, their business can still run efficiently, by the intake of stock and rent builds up on the tumbleweed rolling across the cold shop floor. Along with the obvious benefits of convenience and avoiding unpleasant sales assistance, buying online can also end with a lot of wrong sizes and postage payments to refund these catastrophes. Emily, another student says “Shopping in town with your friends is fun, it’s atmospheric and a great way to bond” however, she adds on the end “although this is becoming less of an occurrence now, as Suffolk towns are simply becoming derelict, not even giving us the opportunity to high street shop anymore”. Is the end nigh for high street shopping?
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Surviving Winter in Hadleigh (Hadleigh's own charity) Thirty thousand homes in Suffolk live in fuel poverty. On average 353 people in Suffolk,the majority over 65 years of age,die each year as a result of the cold.(Source:Public Health England). The Surviving Winter Appeal was launched to give those in receipt of the "Winter Fuel Payment"the opportunity to transfer all or part of their allowanceto those more in need. Contributions are also welcomed from other organisations and members of the public. Surviving Winter in Hadleigh(Hadleigh's own Charity) has been formed to provide more localised and practical assistance in addition to the "Winter Fuel Payment".It is designed to contribute to the effective success of the main appeal. Funds will be raised from donations, functions and public collections within the administrative area of Hadleigh Town Council and the eight adjoining villages. Income will only be expended or distributed within the same boundary area. Practical assistance will consist of a comprehensive pack of thermal items as required by individual needs. Additional fuel assistance will be in the form of vouchers redeemable for that purpose and will be paid directly to the fuel supplier by"Surviving Winter in Hadleigh". Assistance for repairs to heating equipment will be available for emergency repairs,(i.e.out of hours call out charges only), not for replacement or routine maintenance of equipment and will be paid direct to the repairer. Should you wish to assist this new charity in any way or know of a person who would qualify to be placed on our register for future assistance please contact either of the following: Fred Breyer (Chairman and Trustee) 01473 - 829127 Peter Gower (Treasure and Trustee) 01473 - 827005 Nicholas Webber is a third trustee and the charity will be registered with the Charities Commission.
Thankyou Carol, Clive and Marion would like to thank all of you who kindly gave donations to the Poppy Appeal on behalf of our mum Doreen Powney. Total raised was £336.94, it was very much appreciated.
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To the the Dardanelles As far as is known no Hadleigh men lost their lives in the Great War during July 1915. The 5th Suffolks were a territorial force. These were volunteer soldiers who trained in their spare time and who a 2 week intense training camp each summer. The 1914 camp was held at Holkham Park in Norfolk during July. Within a fortnight of the camp closing, War broke out and the force was mobilised and the company made up of Hadleigh and Bildeston men increased significantly as new recruits came forward. The conditions of enlistment to the territorial force was restricted to service on the home front only and so was attractive to men with families and those who didn’t wish to move too far from their peace time occupations. However, with the desperate need to support the hard pressed regular army, these men were soon asked to volunteer for overseas service and a large proportion of men agreed; thus 1/5th Suffolks was formed for overseas service and the 2/5th Suffolks became the home service battalion. The 1/5th trained in a number of locations, including Mile End near Colchester, but on 18 May 1915 they 1/5th moved to Watford in Hertfordshire where the necessary finishing touches to their preparation was completed. An area from Cassiobury Park, Watford to Gadebury Park, Hemel Hempstead was a hive of activity for military training throughout 1915, with Kings Langley in between being the base for the Royal Army Medical Corps, East Anglian Division. On 29 July the 1/5th Suffolks consisting of 29 Officers and 978 other ranks were given a ‘hearty farewell’ from the people of Watford and were transported by train to Liverpool for a journey “to an eastern destination”. At 11pm on Friday 30 July Cunard’s luxury liner “Aquitania”, which had been converted to a troop carrying vessel, slipped cable at Liverpool docks on route for Gallipoli. 7000 men of the 54th Infantry Division were packed on board and among them were around 80 Hadleigh men serving with ‘A’ company the 1/5th Battalion Suffolk Regiment. The 54th infantry division were being sent to a war zone that had already experienced three months of failure and to add to their problems, they were being sent without the support and protection of their own divisional artillery. With the benefit of hindsight, they were sent into a conflict where the government and military commanders had demonstrated incompetence and were seemingly deliberately blind to the continuing catastrophes of the campaign.
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(as reported in the Suffolk and Essex Free Press of the day) Wed 14th July Reflecting on the gallantry of the 1st Suffolks in May during the Second Battle of Ypres, the report concludes “There are many sad homes in this (town of Hadleigh) as in other parts of the country today, through the losses experienced by the 1st, 2nd and 4th (territorials) Suffolks. More men are needed to fill the vacancies”.
Wed 28th July One soldier on the Western Front comments on the local people, “it was most pitiful to see the poor people clearing out from a little village further back from the firing line. During one day there were a hundred of them struggling down the roads wheeling such things as prams and barrows laden with belongings. I have little doubt that many had nowhere to go”. Private Cecil Charles Leeks 2nd London Regt, is still in the fighting line near Ypres and is longing for a rest. Private George Goat, is hospitalised in Yorkshire and writes, “I was wounded near Bois Grenier (just south of Armentieres) on May 9th with a piece of shrapnel case, which went into my head just below my right temple and behind the eye. It went through the eye and struck in the back part of the nose entirely destroying my right eye and shattering the bones on the side of my head. I was totally blind for a week, but now my left eye gets stronger every day. I have no idea what they intend to do with me”. (George Goat was discharged from service on 8 May 1916 and died in 1949).
The following men from Hadleigh were on board the “Aquitania” as she sailed from England that night: Capt Joshua R Rowley, Medical Officer Lt Dr Hastings F Everett, Lt Philip G Wilson, CQMS Bertie “Hastie” Double. From Benton Street: Ptes Harry and Edward Austin, Frank and Fred Beckett, Leonard, Jack and Frank Bloomfield, Fred, James, Harry and Bertie Eighteen, Harry Green, Charles Heard, Edward and Enoch Holmes, Ernest Hynard, Frederick Manning, William Peacock and George Willis. From Angel Street: Ptes Jack Allen, Ernest Beaumont, Herbert Chisnall, Bertie Hammond, William Dunnett, Francis and Frederick Durrant, Charles Dyer, Thomas Frost, John Gage, Sidney Goss, Arthur Harvey, Alfred, William and Robert Lambert, Henry Lay, Isaac Mitchell, William Mulley, Bertie Offord, George Revans, Ben and One Million Candles to Remember Gurney Richardson, Jacob Suttle and William Seager. From High Street: Sgt Maurice Barnes, Ptes Dick Mayston, Clifford Salter, 4th August 2014 Stanley Scarff and Henry Sisson. From New Cut: Ptes Bertie and Walter Memorial Emmerson and Harry Griggs. From Bridge Street: LCpl Frederick Clarke, Ptes Foster, Walter Robinson and Charles Ward. From Long Bessels: LegionFrederick invite you to Ptes Edward Cook and Arthur Maskell. Also: Pte Cecil Leeks from the Green, ational moment of Pte Victor Green from Coram Street, Pte Cecil Hatfield from Castle Road, Pte the 100th Anniversary Frederick Holbrow from Calais Street, Pte Samuel Keeble from Batt Hall, Pte BritainJohn entered Mannthe from Hadleigh Heath, Ptes Harold Nice and Ernest and Frederick Ward from Gallows Hill, Pte Geoffrey Pizzey from Queens Street, Pte Ernest the Royal British Legion be holding a ‘Lights mark thefrom Centenary. Reynolds fromwillStation Road and Out’ Pteevent CeciltoWright George Street. Also or you can bring your own (Special centenary candles are Grimsey, available from M&S,Welham. Ptes Walter Boon, Frederick Brown, Allan James port serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans of all ages and their families). Most would not see on England againPlease until 1918, some dles to represent the 112 names the memorial. come and pay would your come back early wounded many o sacrificed their livesand during this would conflict.not return at all. Whilst every effort has been made ail.com to compile a complete and accurate list of names, mistakes and t War Centenary Project omission will occur, if you can provide further information it will be gratefully rge Street, Hadleigh, IP7 2BB received.
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Thank You A very sincere thank you to the Management and Staff of the Hadleigh Health Centre for allowing a Fund Raising Coffee/Tea morning on May 22nd 2015 at The Health Centre in aid of Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance, at which the sum of £225.65 was raised. A truly great effort. Grateful thanks too for all of the generous people who made Cakes, supplied Raffle Prizes and in particular to the hard working and dedicated team of helpers that manned the event on the day. A wonderful team of hard workers who made the whole thing possible. Keith Doidge
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THE OBSERVER The Regent, Ipswich What a relief that due to a misunderstanding on my part I missed the first half of Joseph and his Technicolour Dream Coat. The sound was at full throttle for the second rate rejects from one of the endless and talentless tv productions. It was a far cry from the original production some thirty plus years back, that's progress for you. Tickets were over £30 plus a booking fee per ticket, what a rip off !! Calais, The Final Memorial Service I had the privilege to escort and chaperone a veteran from the battle that raged around Calais in 1940. It was to be the official final memorial service. Two rifle battalions,(K.R.R.C.+ R.B.), with a T.A. battalion trained as a reconnaissance unit (Q.V.R.) plus 3 R.T.R., were dumped in Calais to prevent 10th Panzer Division from encircling the defenders of Dunkirk completely. Well, it was the disaster of all time due to the non arrival of fuel, ammunition and equipment. Three thousand men fought the mother of all fights for four days against General Guderian's panzers and Goering's Stuka's. That was time enough for 330,000 allied troops to return to fight another day. Did I say chaperone? This 97 year old scorned the idea. Fleece Jazz This award winning non profit making club run by a committee of die hards held a well attended evening with the proceeds going to Edwardstone church fabric fund. In excess of £1000 was handed over. The Observer
An update from HADS Its been a few months since HADS have had a report in the community news because we have been so busy. If you didn't know HADS are the official mascots for the YOTS (Year Of The sheep) events so Bo Peep (Sarah Dawes) and Shawn The Sheep (Trev Clarke) have been attending events giving out chocolate sheep and the fantastic YOTS temporary tattoos. The fun started at the Hadleigh show where Bo Peep and Shawn were by the YOTS tent then they took part in the HADS team of "I'm a sheep get me out of here". On the 31st May was the Bo Peep Picnic with Hadleigh Pool & Leisure and funded by the Thrift charity shop. The day got off to a damp start but this did not stop us from moving all the planned activity's inside the leisure center. With entertainment from Olly the magician, Diamond Lites majorettes, Elmsett Fellowship Brass Band and also Nick Keeble there was something for all ages. Not forgetting the side stalls from various organisations also a spinning and weaving demonstration and also Bo Peep, Shawn the sheep in real life and also balloon models with thanks to VIP balloons. The event couldn't of gone on with out the help of a lot of people, not only from HADS but Hadleigh pool & leisure and also The Thrift shop to thanks to all who took part and helped. A week later Bo Peep & Shawn was seen disco dancing at St Marys Church at the Brownies sheep event & disco which went down quite well. Then their was the duck and raft race from the scouts, HADS had a sweet stall and also HADS own game of the human fruit machine which was very popular. It was then HADS turn to take to the raft and of course yes we come last but its the taking part that counts. Well done to all HADS members who helped on the day to raise funds for our projects. Auditions for our next panto "Robin Hood Of Wolves Wood" written by SarahJane Clarke are taking part at Hadleigh Pool & Leisure on Sat 4th July 5pm and Sunday 5th July 4pm. We are looking for cast of all ages but manly adults and if kids are involved we would prefer if the parents can take part too. To see what parts we have please visit our website or Facebook page to see who you would like to cast for. We are also looking for backstage, front of house and tech helpers too so we can make the 2016 panto BIGGER and BETTER then last years. As you can see we have been so busy lately and date for your diary is the 10th October when HADS will hope to be holding a world record of most amount of people dressed as sheep and at night a variety show too. For more info visit www.hads.moonfruit.com or find us on Facebook too under HADS. Trev Clarke, Chairman of HADS, hadleighents@aol.com
SESAW Fete, Open Day & Fun Dog Show Sun 26th July, 12 to 4pm at Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6 4PP Games • Competitions • Wildlife Corner Stalls • Bouncy Castle • BBQ • Homemade Cakes ACE agility display, fun classes for dogs and owners, and Special class for ex-SESAW dogs A fundraising event for Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare, Reg.Charity 1124029
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Ken’s SESAW News Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare Reg charity no 1124029 Important announcement! This is your official invitation to the SESAW Open Day, Fete and Fun Dog Show at midday on 26th July. We look forward to meeting old and new friends – particularly ex-SESAW dogs! There will be displays by ACE Agility, doggy games and 13 classes including a special one for our re-homed canines. Our volunteers love to see how the dogs are progressing, what better time for a get-together and photos? Mum says I must also mention the stalls, games, competitions, wildlife corner, BBQ, homemade food, ice cream van, bouncy castle and music from “Jazz Galoreâ€?. Visitors will also see the animals awaiting homes and view entries to our Facebook Photo Competition. All this in just four hours, whatever the weather as most of it will be under marquees and gazebos. Over ÂŁ450 was raised at our Bank Holiday Garage Sale which was more like a social occasion, thanks to all the lovely people who attended. Next month I'll tell you about our Autumn fundraising events and animals for rehoming. Currently Mum is busy feeding the annual influx of wildlife casualties and last week two litters of kittens were born. After all the painting, repairing and hammering in the garden it is time for me to inspect the Open Day preparations. They have made a good job of the fencing but I know there is still a space that a few can get through, including me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua! Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare, Reg.Charity No.1124029. Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6 4PP. Tel: 01787 210888
Sudbury Open Gardens Sunday 12th July 2015, from 10 am to 5 pm. Programmes are ÂŁ3.50 each or ÂŁ5.00 for two and are available from St. Nicholas Hospice Shop Gainsborough Street or Tourist Information Sudbury Library. All monies collected are for St. Nicholas Hospice Bury St. Edmunds.
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Hadleigh High A Specialist Science School High Lands Road, Hadleigh Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 5HU Headteacher: Caroline Gibson Telephone: 01473 823496 E-mail: office@hadleighhigh.net Website: www.hadleighhigh.net
All change at the top The Year 9 students at Hadleigh have been undergoing the application process for pupil leadership roles for next year. There are three roles on offer: Prefect, Prefect Leader and Head Pupil. The people applying for the positions of Prefect Leader and Head Pupils have been through the interviewing process and have had to do a presentation to the current Head Pupils on how they would improve the school. Andrew Halls 10O, Current Head Pupil, Our new Head Pupils commented that “they were a very strong field with little to choose between them”. Congratulations to; Vito Calvino , Aiden Roberts, Poppy Simmons, Daisy Linge, Isobel Chaplin, Charlie Kebell, Josh Gray and Jared White on getting the position of Prefect Leader. And congratulations to Lois Cooper, Joel Cooper, Oliver Jeeves and Anna Norman on becoming the new Head Pupils. Good Luck to you all. Competition time! Inter-House Iron Student On Friday, 22nd May, students from all year groups gathered on the field for a range of events from the mentally challenging Memory Competition to the physically challenging Assault Course. Other events included the ‘I’m a student, get me out of here!’ competition, which involved finding objects within buckets of various different liquids, and new to this year, the Co-operation challenge, where two students were required to work together to get through a small course. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience for all those involved. Tom Emmerson, Year 10, said “it was a ‘magical time.’” Liam Hallums, also Year 10, said “it was ‘engaging’ and everyone agreed that they would do it again the next year”. Car wash for cash On Monday, 8th of June, Year 10s voluntarily washed cars belonging to the staff in order to raise money for Cancer Research U.K. Overall they managed to wash 20 cars between them, and staff paid £2.50 per car. Some donations were also generously given, and the total raised was around £60-70. A student who participated said “it was an ‘enjoyable experience’ and it was ‘all for a good cause, so completely worth it.’” Year 7 visit Bury St Edmunds On Wednesday, 10th of June, Year 7 students got the opportunity to go to Bury St Edmunds’ Cathedral. This was to help students explore how Bury St Edmunds received its name from St Edmund. He is famous as he refused to give up his Christian faith when the Vikings invaded. As a result, he was tied to a tree and was shot with arrows, and died a Martyr. After this, Bury became a centre of Pilgrimage, and an abbey was built to honour this. It is now known as Abbey Gardens. The Year 7s had a guided tour of the Cathedral and the Abbey’s Ruins, and learnt about the history surrounding them. They also had the opportunity to interview some members of the public about visiting the Cathedral, and afterwards they enjoyed creating artwork from the Cathedral. Mr Davy, who accompanied the year on the trip, said “they’d had a ‘thoroughly nice time, as well as being very educational.’” Year 10 explore the world of work From 15th June, Year 10 students were enrolled in two weeks of work experience, enabling them to gain vitally important skills by obtaining experience in the workplace, giving them an idea of the working environment. This is an important lesson in learning to work in a mainstream work environment, and a refreshing change from the routines of school. It also provides an insight in to what their assigned job involved, proving helpful if they wish to pursue that career path. Athletics Success Hadleigh had a successful day at Northgate Athletics competition with many 34
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outstanding performers. A few stand out performances were Finlay Longman 10O who was first in the 100m, in 11.9 seconds, winning by about 5 metres and Freya Dawson who was first in javelin with a throw of 31 metres. Freya’s personal best is 34.31 metres in competition and 38 metres in training so she said she wasn’t over the moon with her performance but was still pleased with her result. Mr Cook was pleased the school’s performance and they finished sixth out of 12. The Year 9 boys were second in the A league, as were the Year 7 boys, with the later qualifying for the county finals. Summer Extravaganza Year 10 held their Summer Extravaganza on Saturday 13th June to raise money for Cancer Research UK. This project commenced in March when the year group was set the challenge of organising an event open to the local community to raise money for a charity of their choice. The purpose of this challenge is to give our students the opportunity to develop those skills necessary for life beyond Hadleigh High School. As a group they have liaised and worked directly with local businesses, community and national organisations. Over the last three months they have had the opportunity to develop their ability to problem solve, work as part of a team, negotiate and prepare financial plans and projections. These are all skills that will benefit them when they seek college places and future employment. Although the weather was a bit disappointing, their spirits were not dampened and the event went ahead. Persistence and perseverance paid off as pupils did make a profit and this will be sent to Cancer Research UK. Well done Year 10 and a huge thank you to all parents and community groups who supported this successful event. Year 4 Primary MFL Day We had a number of pupils from our feeder primary schools visit us to participate in our Modern Foreign Languages Day on 16th June. Visitors showed an impressive knowledge of French and enjoyed working with our staff and Hadleigh pupil helpers to accomplish a number of challenges and tasks. It was a highly enjoyable experience for all staff and students involved. STEM Event On Tuesday 16th June we hosted a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) event for pupils led by visitors from ‘Hands on Science’ with support from successful engineering companies. Pupils were set a competitive challenge requiring the ability to analyse data and find solutions. The experience provided students with an insight into the world of engineering and the impact of energy. Pupils had the opportunity to undertake a follow-up project which was being led by one of our Science Team - Mr. McMillan.
Conservation Area The new Wildlife friendly vegetable garden that we started this spring is doing very well. We have harvested our first crop of radishes, and lettuce, rocket and early potatoes should be ready in about a week’s time. We are growing as many different types of vegetables that we can fit into the small space we have. We shall have a four year crop rotation and to achieve this we shall grow from the following groups: Salad crops, Root crops (potatoes and parsnips etc.), Brassicas (Brussel sprouts, Calabrese etc.) and Legumes (peas, beans etc.) Our aim is that pupils will be able to see different types of vegetables growing but also to show how they can be grown with concern for wildlife. Companion Planting is one way. This involves growing plants to deter unwanted pests and attract pollinating insects so we have planted Nasturtiums and Marigolds amongst the crops to achieve this. Springwatch at HHS Thank you to Mr Cook, our Head of PE, who took this lovely photograph of four baby blackbirds. Pupils pass very close to the nest but it is very well hidden. It is nice to know that wildlife can co-exist with pupils perfectly well within our busy school.
Thankyou A Heartfelt thanks to each and everyone of you who supported, donated and contributed towards the Vasculitis Charity Evening on Friday 12th June. The evening was a great success and raised £3000 for the charity, which would have been nothing without your kind generosity. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the sponsors of the races. The Travel Stop, Hintlesham Barns, Seager Home Solutions, Medusa Design, Mrs Smith the Oast House, Friend & Falke plus all the people who bought a horse, this together raised £910. Also thank you for the many raffle and auction prizes donated. Peake Fitness & Spa Nayland, Jimmy’s Farm, The Jockey Club, Labels for Less, Rachel’s Boutique, Tatty Broyds, Mrs S. Grey, Girls Love Roses, Crabtrees, Wolsey Theatre, Hintlesham Hall, Hintlesham Barns, Mrs J. Reed, Sweet Memories, Amber Chocolates, Green King, Adnams, Capital Hair & Beauty, Morrisons, Jim Lawrence, Edwards and Mrs A Stairmond. Thank you to Rose Bud and Plum Green who did lovely table decorations for the evening and not forgetting Mr R. Webb’s delicious cup cakes. Kelvin Avis contributed by printing all the tickets, posters, booklets and advertisements for which I am entirely grateful. I do hope that I have not missed anyone out as the whole evening could not have been the success it was without your support. For anybody who may still wish to make a donation you can go to my Just Giving page, I can also be found on Facebook. Susan French, organiser, French Complexion
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Hadleigh Library News Our Summer Reading Challenge begins on Saturday 11th July. The theme for this year’s challenge is ‘Record Breakers’. The summer reading challenge is a major part of our events calendar and encourages 4-11 year olds to keep reading throughout the summer holidays and it’s also a great way of introducing them to their local library. It’s organised by the Reading Agency and run in libraries. Suffolk Libraries is hoping this year’s campaign will itself break records. Last year over 800,000 children across the country took part and Suffolk Libraries has seen increasing numbers of children taking part every year with a record-breaking 7,800 in 2013 and then a new record of over 8,000 in 2014. The idea behind the summer reading challenge is simple and fun. Children are encouraged to read six or more library books of their choice during the summer holidays with collectable incentives and rewards, plus a certificate or medal for every child who completes the Challenge. Children can sign up at their local library at the start of the summer holidays – it’s absolutely free. For the Summer Reading Challenge official launch on Saturday 25th July, we have the lovely Scrumptious Sisters here with their delicious cakes and preserves. All home-made with butter and free-range eggs and all scrumptious. If you haven’t been to the library for a while you’d be surprised at the number of activities we have on offer. Every Sunday from 10.30am – 2.30pm we have a family craft activity and this month’s craft theme starts with the sea with jumping dolphins and an undersea picture. Once our Reading Challenge starts, craft activities will tie in with ‘Record Breakers’. Wednesday is Top Time for the over 55s with a regular activity each week starting at 10.30am. Visit the library for more information on what’s coming up in June. The Top Time is a friendly and informal social group. Tea and coffee is available and there’s always an opportunity to chat. If you’ve just moved to the area, it’s a perfect way to meet new friends. We have two Bookstart sessions each week. Every Thursday is Baby Bounce from 10.30am suitable for babies from 0 to 18 months with soothing songs and rhymes. Tot Rock each Friday is from ages 18 months to pre-school with action songs and rhymes. While you’re at the Bookstart sessions, we have a large selection of delightful board books to wonderful picture books; a great way to introduce babies and children to love books. We have an active Friends group who have organised and delivered some fantastic events over the year. We’ve had puppet performances, great authors and an amateur Radio event. The Friends are always looking for willing helpers and organisers with brilliant ideas to keep Hadleigh Library relevant and fit for the future. If you are interested, please contact Sarah Hunt at Hadleigh Library on 01473 823778. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 1st July at 7.00pm. Suffolk Libraries has launched a new eAudio service called BorrowBox. The company has exclusive rights to some major international authors including John le Carre, David Baldacci, Ian McEwan, Patrick Ness and Jacqueline Wilson so will give customers a broader range of authors and titles, for both adults and children. The service will be accessible via the Suffolk Libraries website or by downloading the BorrowBox app to an Apple or Android device. BorrowBox will replace the current OneClick Digital eAudio service but will run alongside the other eBook and eAudio service, Overdrive. Customers will be able to borrow up to six eAudio books for up to 21 days. Visit suffolklibraries.co.uk/eservice for more information. If you’re into music Freegal is a service which allows you to download up to 5 songs or 2 music videos and 3 hours of streaming per week. Freegal is available at suffolklibraries.co.uk/eservice It’s free! Tell your friends and family – it’s free to join the library and everyone is welcome. Did you know that with a library card you can borrow up to 20 books, 6 story cassettes/CDs and 6 eBooks free? You can also borrow CDs, DVDs and computer games for a small charge. You can use the internet free in every library too or use the free wi-fi. Hadleigh Library, 29 High Street, Hadleigh IP7 5AG Tel: 01473 823778 Email: hadleigh.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
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Hadleigh Gardens Personal Thoughts I love my garden, and I love holidays, but if you grow a wide variety of plants as I do there are conflicts. For example if you grow soft fruit, it would be silly to be away when they need picking. Also any Summer bedding or things like dahlias need to be planted before you disappear. If you are growing things in a greenhouse you need to find someone you can trust to look after it when you are away. These reasons mean that we tend to take holidays in mid June or September. This column is being written early as I prepare for a June holiday. The problem is that as you get older you slow down, and we have found it very challenging getting ready for our holiday. So what do we do next year ? We could stop growing certain things. We do not need to grow vegetables, but we would miss the variety and taste that we get from growing them ourselves. If we did that we would need to find a low labour way of filling the empty space. We could stop growing dahlias. These are not much work except that they need planting just before we go on holiday, Again what would we put in the space, and they do provide a beautiful show of colour right through to the first hard frost. Are there any other solutions? I can see three possibilities:(a) Hire some help. (b) Find a family who would be interested in sharing the garden. (c) Move house. In many ways the hiring idea would be the simplest solution, but the time I would want help would be the time when most jobbing gardeners would already be very busy, and understandably they want customers who will employ them through the year. I have seen 2 lovely gardens go into serious decline as their owners aged, and I do not want to see ours go that way. Open Gardens 2 July Feeringbury Manor, Feering, Colchester, CO5 9AB 4 July Tudor Roost, 18 Frere Way, Fingringhoe, CO5 7BP 5 July Chippens, Heath Road, Bradfield, CO11 2UZ 5 July Drinkstone Park, Drinkstone, IP30 9ST 7 July Woodwards, Blacksmiths Lane, Coddenham, IP6 9TX 11 July Larks Hill, Clopton Road, Tuddenham St Martin, IP6 9BY 12 July Bay Farm, Earl Stonham, IP14 5HU 12 July Abbots Hall Walled Garden, Museum of East Anglia, IP14 1DL 26 July Rosedale, 40 Colchester Road, Bures, CO8 5AE Weather Records In May at Kersey there was 57 mm (2.2") of rain, which is close to our average monthly rainfall. The 3 monthly total at the end of May was 96.8 mm (3.8") which is about half of the average figure. The problem was the 2 previous months. My garden is still quite dry. In May the maximum temperature was 22 Cel (72F) which is 3 degreees Cel lower than average, and the minimum temperature was 1 Cel (34F) which is quite typical Hints July is a good month for cutting and drying herbs and lavender for winter use. The lavender should be cut just before the flowers are fully open. It is also a good month for lifting and dividing Irises that have flowered. Select the biggest single rhizomes for replanting, and cut half of the leaves off. Do not plant too deeply. The tops of the rhizomes should be above the soil. If you grow plants in pots this tends to be the time of the year when growth is vigorous, and roots start to appear out of the bottom of the pots so that repotting is necessary. When re-potting I often use the old pot as a "mould" for filling the new pot. I crock the new pot, put some compost in the bottom, stand the old pot on it, and fill in round the sides. Removing the old pot then leaves a neat hole into which to drop the plant. The potting compost you buy for your house plants, and containers will feed them if the plants are growing well for 5 to 6 weeks. After this they will need some extra nourishment. There are various ways of providing this. The "modern" way is to use pellets of one of the slow release fertilizers. These will release their contents slowly over the season, so it is a once a year job. The alternatives are soluble fertilizers like Phostrogen and Miraclegro which you dissolve in water and then water the containers. The liquid feed needs repeating every couple of weeks. Ideally different plants require different mixes of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium and the general fertilizers which I have mentioned are a compromise. Chempac make a range of soluble fertilizers blended to suit particular plants for example one for African Violets and a different one for Cacti. These are worth using for your special plants. John Rye
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From the Sheep Pen If you’re not counting them in your sleep you may prefer to seek them out at several locations in and around the town. The Hadleigh flock is unique and the result of many hours’ hard work and creativity. Our thanks to all who have embraced the idea with imagination and enthusiasm especially the Constitution Hill version courtesy of Niki Spong, Rick Pett, Gary Girling and Jim Wilding. Celebrations have continued apace with a successful sheep-making session in the Library and a spectacular fun night for the Brownies and Guides at St Mary’s. Both happenings were well supported and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Bo-Peep and Shaun the sheep were not daunted by the iffy weather when it was their turn to host the family picnic at Cox’s Park. Happily Plan B was swiftly implemented and a full day of sheep related entertainment was much enjoyed in the bright and airy Hadleigh Pool and Leisure Centre. Sincere thanks to all at the Leisure Centre for their help and support ensuring that everyone had a woolly good time. There were noisy scenes by the river when the annual Duck and Raft Race got underway. The ovine theme was reflected in the rowers’ costumes but there was nothing sheepish about their desire to stay afloat and win. Hundreds of sponsored ducks also jostled for position on the clear water in their own race to the finishing line. Well done to organisers and participants too. There are more happenings to come in July and August. St Mary’s Church will be the hub for all the activities on 25th July. In the morning The Hadleigh Historian is sponsoring two talks under the collective title “Hadleigh’s Medieval Woollen - Cloth Industry “. In the evening The Hadleigh Community Choir will be performing “Songs for Ewe”. As ever you can be sure of a concert of the highest standard with a varied, polished programme to suit their theme. Don’t forget If you want to win the Gotelee prize of £100 be sure to submit your completed quiz sheet c/o Jan Devey at The Idler by 4pm on 31st July. The Ansell Centre will host a very special “Shaun the Sheep” evening on 7th August. The familiar Aardman character will appear in his latest film with the same title. Visitors will first be able to enjoy a family quiz and games while keeping up their energy levels with their own picnic. Full details of all these activities are in the “Programme for July & August”
District Councillors’ Surgery
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Babergh District Councillors for Hadleigh North and Hadleigh South welcome the opportunity to discuss or give advice to local residents regarding any concerns or local issues at our monthly surgery, which takes place the second Saturday of each month from 11am until noon in the Lounge Room in the British Legion Club (opposite the side entrance of Partridges) in George Street, Hadleigh. Appointments are not necessary and we look forward to meeting with you.
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HADLEIGH NORTH WARD Tina Campbell 07554 085177 Dr Siân Dawson 07931 703157
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Thank You Eileen Rix and her family would like to say a big thank you for all the support, kindness and love shown to our family following the sad loss of loving husband George, a devoted Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. The many cards and messages of sympathy we have received have been of great help and comfort at this very sad time for us. Also a big thank you to Joyce and Hillary for the wonderful service, Kingsbury and Saunders for their help and support and for the exceptional food and service laid on by Angel Delights. The Rix Family
Linda and Ron Hart Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary, love from all the family
PROGRAMME FOR JUNE & JULY 25th July
9.30am – 12.45pm Hadleigh’s Medieval Woollen-Cloth Industry. Two talks at St Mary’s. Tickets £10 Avis or The Idler
25th July
7.30pm St Mary’s “Songs for Ewe” Hadleigh Community Choir concert. Tickets £6 from The Idler T 01473 824957.
3st July
Final day for the completed “Ewe Know Quiz” sheets to be handed in to The Idler by 4 pm
7th August
“Shaun The Sheep” evening. Ansell Centre. 5pm onwards Family Quiz, Games. Bring a Picnic. Film at 6.30pm Adults £3.50 Child £2.50. Pay at the door.
15th August “Match The Sheep” Wine tasting at Adnams Details in August HCN.
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MUSIC FOR EWE A programme of popular music and readings to celebrate Hadleigh Year of the Sheep
St. Mary’s Church Saturday 25th July at 7.30 pm Tickets £6 (includes wine) available from The Idler and The Thrift Shop Further information 01473 827752
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Amazing success for Hadleigh Stars Gymnastics Club
For Quality & Personal Service FENSA from Start to Finish Hadleigh Stars Gymnastics club celebrated its second Anniversary with the clubs Annual Club Competition on Saturday 23rd May. All of the clubs 160 children where invited to take part in the Competition which is the highlight of the Clubs year. The children's ages range from 4 to 14 and they all worked extremely hard to be able to compete in the annual event. In the Novice under 6 age group the medals were awarded to Mia-Jane Neill in third place, Lilly Game in 2nd and Jessica Brightwell in 1st place. Some of the competitors in this age group are only 4 years old, but they performed like true Hadleigh Stars. In the Novice 6+ age group the medals were awarded to Ella Price in third place, Sasha Doe in 2nd place and Ted Sargeant in 1st place. The amazing thing about this competition is that all the medalists scored exactly the same, and the medals where decided on count back which took into account the floor routine which had several elements that where judged. In the Intermediate under 7 age group the medals were awarded to Piper Regan in 3rd place, Leila Herbig in 2nd place and Ruby Avis in 1st Place. Although these children are still very young they are working at a more advanced level. In the Intermediate under 9 age group the medals were awarded to Amelie Talbot in 3rd place, Larkin Francis in 2nd place and Jasmin Joy in 1st place. This was a tightly contested age group and all of the children did a wonderful job. In the Intermediate 9+ age group the medals were awarded to 3rd place Sophie Norman, 2nd place Beth Josselyn and 1st place Nadia Day. These are our upcoming gymnasts for elite. The Elite competition for the more advanced Gymnasts is not age related, so all the Gymnasts regardless of age competed against each other and the 3rd place was awarded to Emily Evans, 2nd place Gabriella Avis and the 1st Place Grace Watkins. All of the Children worked extremely hard towards the competition and performed magnificently on the day however, the overall championship for Hadleigh Stars Gymnastics for 2015 for highest score of the day was awarded to Grace Watkins for a competent and well executed performance. Head Coach Kelly Mires said we have wonderful support from our Coaches who all work extremely hard our parents who are there for us at all our events and of course our Children who enjoy every second of their club experience. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Barbara Boyd the proprietor of Hadleigh Thrift Shop for her ongoing support and sponsorship of the club. Kelly Mires also added the club has gone from strength to strength and in just two years has established itself as a leading club for children in the Hadleigh Area, we are working at full capacity, with a waiting list for new members. However, Kelly said the good news is that we are starting a new club in September in East Bergholt. Anyone interested in reserving a place for the New Club in East Bergholt please contact Kelly on 07760 314060 or 01473 657299 for details. Place are expected to be in great demand. For further information please take a look at our Website www.hadleighstarsgymnastics.co.uk.
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HADLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL Report of the Annual Meeting of the Council held on the 21st May 2015 Present: Councillors Angland (Town Mayor), Boxford, Byrne, Fraser, Free, Haines, Haylock, Monks, Sheldrick, Sutcliffe, Wilson, Wiltshire, Whiting and Young. In attendance: Sergeant Milbourne (Suffolk Constabulary) and Councillors: Burgoyne, Campbell and Grandon (Babergh District Council), one member of the Press and one member of the Public WELCOME – The outgoing Town Mayor welcomed all Councillors elected at the recent local election – in particular the eight new Councillors. She thanked former Councillors Amin, Cook, Grutchfield, Janas, Lazenby, L. Munson and M. Munson for their service to the town which totalled 112 years. TOWN MAYOR On the proposition of the Town Mayor, Councillor Angland and seconded variously it was RESOLVED the Councillor Whiting be and he is hereby elected, Town Mayor to serve until the next Annual Meeting of the Council. At this point the Meeting was adjourned for a short period to enable the new Mayor to be robed and photographed. At the resumption, the newly installed Mayor, signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office Book and, on behalf of the Council, thanked Councillor Angland for her work and efforts during her term of office and presented her with a past-mayors jewel. DEPUTY TOWN MAYOR On the proposition of the Town Mayor and seconded variously, it was RESOLVED that Councillor Sheldrick be, and is hereby elected, Deputy Town Mayor to serve until the next Annual Meeting of the Council and signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office Book. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies were received from Councillor Matthews. This apology was accepted. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest. REPORT OF OUTGOING TOWN MAYOR Councillor Angland gave her final report for the year and finished by thanking everyone who had supported her during her year in office. She particularly thanked the Town Council staff for their support. COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES Following receipt of Councillors preferences, it was RESOLVED that membership of the Committees for the coming year be as set out below: PLANNING, Angland, Boxford, Byrne, Fraser, Free, Haines, Haylock, Matthews, Monks, Sheldrick, Sutcliffe, Whiting, Wilson, Wiltshire, Young SPORTS AND OPEN SPACES – (8 members) Whiting (Town Mayor), Sheldrick (Deputy Mayor), Boxford, Byrne, Fraser, Haines, Matthews, Wiltshire ENVIRONMENT AND GENERAL PURPOSES – (8 members), Whiting (Town Mayor), Sheldrick (Deputy Mayor), Free, Haylock, Monks, Sutcliffe, Wilson, Young FINANCE AND PERSONNEL – (6 members), Whiting (Town Mayor), Sheldrick (Deputy Mayor), Angland (Retiring Town Mayor) Plus one representative each nominated by the Planning Committee, Sports and Open Spaces Committee, the Environment & General Purposes Committee and Hadleigh Market Feoffment Charity. MEETING SCHEDULE The Meeting Schedule proposed for the year by the previous Council was agreed. REPRESENTATIVES The following appointments for the year were agreed: S.A.L.C. Representative – Councillor Boxford, Tree Warden – Councillor Sheldrick, Asst. Tree Warden – Councillor Young, Hadleigh Twinning Representative – Councillors Haines & Wilson, Wattisham Liaison Officers – Councillors Byrne & Fraser, Footpath Wardens – Mr D. Warner/Mr H. Aldrick, Neighbourhood Development Plan Working Group – Councillors Angland, Byrne, Haylock, Monks, Sheldrick, Wiltshire & Wilson, Hadleigh Steering Group – Councillors Byrne & Free CHARITY TRUSTEES It was agreed that this matter would be discussed at the next Town Council Meeting.
HADLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL Full Council Meetings Date of Next Meeting at 7.30pm Thursday 16th July 2015 Thursday 17th September 2015 Planning Committees Date of Next Meeting at 7.30pm Thursday 2nd July 2015 Thursday 20th August 2015
Hadleigh Craft and Food Fair 1st November 2015 This hugely popular Fair organised by Hadleigh Market Feoffment Charity will take place in the Town Hall/Guildhall Complex in Hadleigh, Suffolk on Sunday 1st November 2015 starting at 10:00am and finishing at 4:00pm. There will be several stalls selling foods, drinks and various crafts throughout the Complex. Refreshments will be available in the Dining Room. Anyone interested in details regarding booking a stall for this event should contact Hadleigh Town Council on 01473 823884 and ask for Sue Munson or via e-mail admin@hadleightowncouncil.co.uk Closing date for bookings is 2nd October 2015. Several stalls have already reserved their space. Please see our website for forms/further information www.hadleightownhall.co.uk/events 40
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HADLEIGH GRAND FEOFFMENT As the previous item had been deferred it was agreed that this item would also be discussed at the next Town Council Meeting. MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on the 16th April 2015 and the Extra-Meeting of the Council held on the 30th April 2015 were taken as read and confirmed and signed. MATTERS ARISING Standing Order No. 24 The Clerk reported that Babergh District Council had advised that there had been an oil spillage in their car park. This is being dealt with under an insurance claim. The oil has damaged the coating of the carpark so the area needs to be resurfaced so this is why the area is taped off. Councillor Sheldrick asked if any progress had been made on ascertaining ownership of the trailer. The Clerk advised that investigations were still on going. Town Matters The Clerk advised that the Chief Executive of Suffolk County Council had acknowledged her letter and advised that a member of her staff would be coordinating a response. POLICING Sgt. Milbourne presented the Police Report for April and it was noted that 20 crimes had been recorded during the month. The offences comprised as follows: 7 thefts; 3 malicious communications; 2 driving motor vehicle with excess alcohol; 1 assault on police; 1 criminal damage; 1 aggravated burglary; 1 produce controlled drugs; 1 assault occasioning ABH; 1 common assault; 1 having an article with a blade/point in public; interfere with motor vehicle. Of these 4 had been detected. He answered questions on brakes being tampered with and catalytic converter thefts. MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor advised Council that his chosen charities for his Mayor year would be the St. Elizabeth Hospice and the Sue Ryder Charity. He hoped Councillors would be able to support his fund raising efforts. The Clerk reported: i) A letter received from Suffolk County Council acknowledging receipt of the Clerk’s letter to the Chief Executive on the state of some areas of their responsibility in Hadleigh and advising that the issues raised were being investigated. ii) Following on from the Extra Town Council meeting about the Corn Exchange a letter from Babergh District Council had been received acknowledging Hadleigh Town Council’s expression of interest to bid for the property. iii) It had been agreed under a Confidential Report that Hadleigh Town Council are now a ‘Living Wage Employer’. STANDING ORDER NO. 24 There were no questions raised. ELECTION 2015 The Clerk reported the outcome of the recent District and Town Council elections for Hadleigh to be: Babergh District Council North Ward Elected 2 Christina CAMPBELL, Dr. Sian DAWSON, Not elected Lisa GORDON, Peter LYNN, Peter MATTHEWS, Trevor SHELDRICK, Reginald SMITH, Mark SUTCLIFFE, Angela WILTSHIRE. South Ward Elected 2 Sue BURGOYNE, Kathryn GRANDON, Not elected Amy AYLETT, Tony BOXFORD, Polly HUGGTT, Sue MONKS, Phil NEVILLE. Hadleigh Town Council North Ward. Elected (8 Councillors) Jan BYRNE, Yvonne FREE, Valerie HAINES, Peter MATTHEWS, Trevor SHELDRICK, Mark SUTCLIFFE, Bill WILSON, Angela WILTSHIRE. South Ward Elected (7 Councillors) Sue ANGLAND, Tony BOXFORD, Michael FRASER, Jane HAYLOCK, Sue MONKS, Richard WHITING, Anita YOUNG. Not Elected Rebecca O’DELL BANKING SERVICES It was agreed that the Council continues to use UNITY Trust Bank as its bankers and resolved Councillors: Angland, Byrne, Haylock and Wilson be the mandated signatories to authorise payments for the ensuing four years. ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT It was RESOLVED that accounts amounting to £67,618.38 be approved for payment. GENERAL POWER OF COMPETENCE The Council resolved to continue to use the General Power of Competence as first resolved and adopted at the meeting held on 19th July 2012. REPORTS It was agreed that the existing arrangements for the Police, County and District Councillors to provide written reports at Council Meetings would continue. It was advised that if reports are sent via e-mail they could go on the Town Council website. The Mayor welcomed the three District Councillors attending the meeting and received Councillor Dawson’s apologies. ANNUAL TOWN MEETING The Clerk reported that around 30 people attended this year’s Annual Meeting. The presentation of the Town Mayor’s award was made to Chris Drake in recognition of his voluntary work with a number of organisations in the town especially the Hadleigh Community Transport Group. Mrs Pauline Thrower reported on the forthcoming Dying Matters event being held in St. Mary’s Church on May 23rd 2015. Councillor Haylock reported on the activities being organised to celebrate the Year of the Sheep and Councillor Matthews reported on the work carried out to date on the Neighbourhood Development Plan. The Town Clerk reported on the new extension to the cemetery. Those attending the meeting raised issues on the recent attacks, an unsightly fence on Dunton Grove, dog mess and the general state of bins around the town. The Mayor had been thanked by a member of the audience on the conduct of the meeting, the useful discussions and the opportunity to come along and speak to the Mayor. NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT WORKING GROUP It was agreed that the Clerk would e-mail members of the Working Group with suggested dates for the first meeting. TOWN MATTERS Councillor Wiltshire reported on the forthcoming Public Enquiry being held to determine the future of Cox Park. She will be attending the Enquiry as a member of the public. She asked if it was possible for a Town Councillor to attend as a representative of Hadleigh Town Council. Councillor Byrne advised that as this had not been discussed by full Council at this late stage this would not be possible as Council had not had the opportunity to discuss or agree policy.
Councillor Haylock updated Councillors on the Events for the Year of the Sheep. There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.42pm Mrs Carol A. Bailey BA (Hons) – Town Clerk Report of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 11th June 2015 Present: Councillors: Angland, Boxford, Byrne, Free, Haines, Haylock, Matthews, Monks, Sheldrick, Sutcliffe, Wilson, Wiltshire and Young CHAIR In the absence of the Town Mayor, Councillor Whiting, the Deputy Town Mayor, Councillor Sheldrick chaired the start of the Meeting. CHAIR OF PLANNING COMMITTEE Councillor Byrne nominated Councillor Angland as Chair and this was duly seconded by Councillor Haylock and voting was unanimous. Councillor Angland signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office and took the Chair for the rest of the meeting. VICE CHAIR Councillor Angland nominated Councillor Byrne as Vice Chair and this was duly seconded by Councillor Sheldrick and voting was unanimous. Councillor Byrne signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office. FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE Councillor Byrne was elected as the Committee’s representative for the ensuing year. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence had been received from Councillors Whiting and Fraser. These apologies were accepted. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were none. MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 26th March 2015 was confirmed as a correct record and signed. MATTERS ARISING Councillor Monks asked what Option 2 on the Green Spaces document was and the Clerk was asked to send details to all Councillors for their information. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The Committee noted the applications dealt with under Officer Delegated Decision, details of which are listed below and upon which the following decisions were reached:9th April 2015 B/15/00226/TCA Land on north side of Toppesfield Bridge, Felling of 1 no. tree. This application was noted B/15/00234.FHA 21 Canterbury Gardens, Erection of front porch, Approval was recommended B/15/00267/FHA 58 Angel Street, Increase height of existing front boundary wall to 1.88metres: Demolition of 2no. existing storage sheds; Erection of garden shed/workshop/store, Approval was recommended B/15/00282/FHA 12 Wentworth Close, Erection of two-storey front extension, Approval was recommended 16th April 2015 B/15/00281/FUL Layham Road Sports Ground, Installation of shipping container for storage purposes. This application was noted B/15/00341/ADV 61 George Street, Application for advertisement consent. Erection of 2no. replacement non-illuminated fascia sign and 1 no. non-illuminated hanging sign. Approval was recommended B/15/00260/FHA 102A High Street Erection of replacement dormer window in rear roof slope (following removal of existing dormer window). Approval was recommended B/15/00261/LBC 102A High Street, Application for Listed Building Consent – Removal of existing dormer window in rear roof slope; and erection of replacement dormer window in rear roof slope. Approval was recommended B/15/00316/FHA 1 Lister Road, Erection of single-storey garage extension and conversion of existing garage to additional living accommodation., Approval was recommended 30th April 2015 B/15/00252/FHA 6 Station Yard, Installation of flue (for us in connection with wood burning stove) Approval was recommended B/15/00255/LBC 6 Station Yard, Application for Listed Building Consent – Installation of free standing wood burner/flue. Approval was recommended B/15/00303/FUL Burnriggs Residential Care Home Change of use from the care home (Class C2) to supported living accommodation (Class C3B) Approval was recommended B/15/00359/FHA 64 Stockton Close Erection of single-storey infill extension to form link with garage; construction of dormer window; erection of single-storey rear extension. Refusal was recommended in line with Council’s previous comments B/15/00306/FHA Rye House, Hadleigh Heath, Erection of single-storey extension and pitched roof to existing dwelling. Approval was recommended B/15/00351/FUL Highcroft, Lady Lane, Erection of 2no. two-storey detached dwellings and detached two bay cartlodge (following demolition of existing dwelling) Refusal was recommended – it was felt this was over-development of the site. 5th May 2015 B/15/00365/FHA Pond Hall Farm, Pond Hall Road, erection of two storey side and rear extensions; erection of two bay cartlodge and store (following demolition of existing single storey rear extension) Approval was recommended 21st May 2015 B/15/00343/LBC 96 Benton Street Removal of external cement render and replacement with haired chalk lime render including provision of lambswool insulation. Approval was recommended B/15/00372/FUL St. Josephs Roman Catholic Church, Replacement of existing hardstanding in parking and pedestrian areas and creation of new planted borders. Approval was recommended B/15/00404/FHA 38 Oxford Drive, Erection of first-floor extension over existing garage. Approval was recommended B/15/00407/LBC 31 Benton Street, Application for Listed Building Consent – External work to gable including re-rendering. Approval was recommended B/15/00427/FUL 7-9 Market Place, Replacement first floor windows to office & ancillary accommodation. Replacement fascias, soffits and rainwater goods.
Approval was recommended B/15/00470/FHA 60 Aylward Close, Single-storey extension and alterations (following demolition of existing conservatory) Approval was recommended The Committee considered the applications for Planning Consent, details of which are listed below and upon which the following decisions were reached:B/15/00290/FHA Peyton Hall, Peyton Hall Lane, Erection of single-storey extension & internal alterations to existing outbuilding Approval was recommended (Voting was Unanimous). Councillor Monks asked what FHA stood for and the Clerk was asked to forward details to all Councillors of the abbreviations used for planning matters. B/15/00394/LBC 4 Queen Street. Application for Listed Building Consent – Removal of cast iron fireplace from first-floor bedroom; blocking up fireplace opening with fibreglass insulation and plasterboard, and installation of stud framework cladding to chimney breast (retention of). Approval was recommended (Voting was Unanimous) B/15/00412/ADV 45-47 High Street, Application for Advertisement Consent – Installation of fascia sign. Refusal was recommended (Voting was Unanimous) The Committee stated that the signage was large and out of context with the character of the High Street. Furthermore the sign was to be illuminated albeit externally and Hadleigh Town Council does not support the illumination of signs in the Conservation Area. Nation Planning Policy framework on historic Buildings also are against the illumination of signs in this context. B/15/00416/LBC 45-47 High Street, B/15/00415/FUL 45-47 High Street. Application for Listed Building Consent – Change of use of vacant Class A1 retail unit to a mixed Class A1/A3 coffee shop, outside seating, 2 air conditioning units, painting of the front elevation, erection of a fence and new access gate. Refusal was recommended on both applications (Voting was Unanimous). The Committee were made aware of objections received from a local resident and a local business for this application. It was felt that there was a good deal of detail omitted from the plans and the provided plans were inaccurate in places. There were issues with access by neighbours from the back area of the site. Babergh Policy CS3 quite clearly states there should be a mix of shops and businesses in the High Street to ensure the vitality and viability of the High Street and it was felt that Hadleigh has an over-abundance of Coffee Shops and that other businesses would suffer as a result. It was noted that Suffolk Highways, English Heritage, Historic England and the District Council’s Conservation Officer had also lodged objections to the proposals for many of the same reasons. B/15/00563/FUL 112 Angel Street Hadleigh, Erection of 2 no. semi-detached dwelling (following demolition of existing dwelling). Approval was recommended (Voting was Unanimous) B/15/00547/LBC The White Hart Bridge Street Hadleigh, Application for Listed Building Consent – Removal of stud partition to rear of existing entrance door. Removal of part of existing bar to restaurant area. Reinstatement & repair of existing inglenook fireplace. Repair to existing timber post. Removal of modern blockwork partition. Insertion of new single leaf door to timber clad external wall to outbuilding. Approval was recommended (Voting was Unanimous) B/15/00338/OFDW First Floor 112 High Street Hadleigh, Notification under Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England) Order 2012 – Change of use from offices to 3 no. flats Approval was recommended (Voting was Unanimous) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The Committee noted the Schedule of Decisions of the Local Planning Authority. ANY OTHER RELEVANT BUSINESS The Clerk reported: i) A reply received from Babergh DC in connection with 70-72 High Street indicating that no contravention of Planning Enforcement had taken place. ii) Notification of Babergh Community Infrastructure Levy – the Examiner would be looking at the proposals on Wednesday 17 June in the Council Chamber starting at 10:00am sharp. Should anyone wish to attend they would need to be in the Council Chamber no later than 09:30 am and they would only be allowed to listen and not speak. The Clerk explained to new Councillors what CIL is and also S106 details for their reference. iii) A letter of complaint sent to the Chief Executive of Babergh in connection with the time taken to make a decision of the Town Council’s planning application for a change of use of the land at Friars Road for the cemetery extension. She had received a reply back stating the Chief Executives ‘deep concern’ and asking the Audit Team to investigate the complaint to decide ‘whether the Council is culpable and liable to compensate in any way.’ It was also reported that the Clerk had spoken to John Snell who had updated her on the complaint and he had said a full timeline had been produced and it showed that for a period of nine months nothing had happened on the application. The investigation will continue and the Clerk will update the Committee as and when she hears. There being no further business the meeting closed at 8:39pm. Mrs Carol A. Bailey, BA(Hons) Please write to Mrs. Carol A. 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Letter www.layham.org from Layham Parish Council The main matters covered during the Annual Parish Council Meeting of 18 May 2015 were: • Michael Woods was unanimously re-elected as Chairman for 2015/16, and Steve Laing was elected as Vice-Chairman. The Chairman welcomed new Parish Councillors Sheila Roberts and Doreen Sillett, and Councillor John Ward (Babergh District Council), to their first meeting. • The Clerk had received an email from the new contact at Flagship, saying that the evergreens on the right of Gardeners Close and those at the rear of 1 Watermill Close were not on Flagship properties, and Councillor the ‘hoarding problem’ at the rear of Mill Lane was a John Ward Babergh issue. The email was not helpful as, although these issues were not directly the responsibility of Flagship, Flagship properties were affected by them. JC would contact Flagship for a further discussion. • The defibrillator was now installed in the phone box in Lower Layham and there had been a brief photo call before the meeting. There was a need to publicise the fact that the defibrillator was now in place, and how to use it; it was agreed that the Parish Council should fund some training for parishioners. With regard to Upper Layham, the possibility of installing a second defibrillator in the phonebox was discussed – given the distances involved, it was suggested that two more defibrillators might be needed in Upper Layham. A decision would be made when costings had been obtained. • The final year end accounts and Annual Return would be presented to the June meeting, following internal audit. • Following the annual Spring Clean, it was agreed to apply to the Community Payback Project for assistance to finish clearing the path from Layham to Hadleigh. • It was agreed to carry out an update survey on outstanding horticultural issues and report back to the next meeting. • The ongoing problem of water flowing across the road near Benton End was discussed; it was agreed to contact Hadleigh Town Council about this. St. Andrew’s – your Parish Church Sunday services in July 5th No service 10.45am Benefice Sung Eucharist at Hadleigh 12th 9.15am Sung Eucharist 19th 9.30am Cafe Church 26th 9.15am Family Eucharist Coffee, cake and chat Please come along on Mondays 6 July and 20th July to the church between 11am and 12.30pm.
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I get home and find I have dog mess on my shoes which in turn has transferred onto my trousers! I want to thank the dozens of people who always clear up after their pets. I wouldn’t like to put in print what I think about those who allow their dogs to foul the field and give no thought to the possible consequences. Layham Local History Group The newly formed Layham Local History Group has been given a start-up grant by Hadleigh Thrift Shop – for which members are very grateful. Members of the group, assisted by Sally Looker who is on the staff of the Suffolk Record Office in Ipswich, spent much of Saturday 9 May in the Village Hall sorting the collection of papers and photographs that have been accumulated over the years. It took all day to group the material into categories – now the task is to catalogue each item and create a filing system. We have our work cut out! If you are interested in local history and would like to be involved contact Michael Woods on 01473 823798. From the Village Archive The family of the late James Frisby has been very generous in allowing access to papers relating to his family and his business. Among those papers is a ledger in which accounts of wheelwrighting and general maintenance work were recorded. This ledger is packed with words that are no longer in general use. During 1932 and 1933 a customer named Mr C.H.Briggs was clearly still using a twowheeled tumbril, a light cart, a horse-drawn plough, a wooden wheeled van and a four-wheeled wagon. Repairs required included provision of a single ‘whippletree’, two new ‘felloes’, four ‘spokes’, a new plough ‘pummeltree’, shoeing on four ‘strakes’ and ‘boxing’ a wheel. Readers will recognise the word ‘spokes’ but who will know what a ‘felloe’ is? A ‘felloe’ is one of the curved lengths of wood that makes up a circular wheel. A ‘strake’ was an iron shoe nailed across the joint of a wheel where two felloes met. Each joint had its own strake. ‘Boxing’ a wheel involved fixing a cast iron box in the centre of the hub to take the wear of the revolving wheel. A ‘whippletree’ and a ‘pummeltree’ are similar wooden bars attached at their ends to a horse’s traces and at their centre to the plough, harrow or wagon. The image shows a group of whippletrees arranged to allow three horses to pull a heavy load. Documents such as this give detail and colour to the story of our village as it has developed and changed over the centuries. It is important to find them – and conserve them. ‘Time Team’ activity on the Playing Field Recently Jonathan Oldham arranged for Tim Dennis of the Colchester Archaeological Group to spend several hours checking out our playing field to see if there was any sign of archaeology under the surface. The piece of apparatus in the picture is called a magnetometer and whilst it picked up readings, interpretation of those images proved not to be of great interest. Playing Field 100 Club The winners of the May draw were: £15 Ticket No 80 Gurr, £10 Ticket No 10 Wilder
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The afternoon of the plant sale It is always a pleasant social occasion to visit the annual plant sale at St Andrew’s Church. Shown in the photograph are local people who, having had a look at the plants, take advantage of the tea and scones and a bit of a chat with friends. In the foreground are Tony and Chris Sharpe from Lower Layham. I suppose I should know by now! After about thirty years on the Playing Field Management Committee you would think I would know to dress in anticipation of getting covered with dog mess! I give up my time to help to keep the place in good order and because it is such a relaxing place to be I forget there are some selfish people who bring their dogs on to the field just so they can foul the pathways and play areas. So, 42
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Overbury Estate ‘Birdwalk’ Twenty people gathered at 5.30am at Overbury Hall on Saturday 23rd May for a ‘Birdwalk’ in aid of the Hadleigh Porch Project. Tom & Thelma McJannet of "Focus on Birds" led the group, assisted by Gerry & Kath Aggiss and Bill Baston. Whilst the weather was cool and overcast, it was dry and not windy. The first area visited was in a cricket bat willow bed; in addition to various members of the tit family and wrens, whitethroats were heard and seen. The second area had been quarried sixty years ago and is now naturally regenerated scrub woodland; here the star performers were the nightingales and the group was able to get really close to several singing birds. Frustratingly they never showed themselves. Finally, the group moved onto open farmland where there is an agricultural reservoir; here they saw reed warblers and little grebes. On the farmland, a pair of lapwings were seen and many skylarks, as well as yellowhammers. In all 48 species were recorded as seen or heard. The party then returned to Overbury Hall for a cooked breakfast; many thanks to Liz Reid and her daughter, Georgina, for providing such a hearty breakfast. £420 was raised for the Porch Project; with Gift Aid £500. Nick Reid
Layham Playgroup What a busy summer term we have been having. Our caterpillars have grown so much and are starting to turn into chrysalis’s, I wonder how long before they turn into the painted lady butterflies? We have had some lovely weather recently and have made the most of it by playing in our garden, something our children absolutely love doing! If it’s nice at the end of term we are hoping to get the paddling pool out!!! We recently went on our annual outing! We had a fabulous time at Hollow trees farm. We saw Roger the tractor who took us for a tour of the fields and also got to stroke and feed a few of the farm animals. Thank you to the kind staff from the farm for making our visit so enjoyable. Finally we would like to say a BIG thank you to the Hadleigh Thrift shop for covering the cost of our summer outing! The children and their parents looked as though they thoroughly enjoyed themselves!!! Layham Playgroup is a feeder group for all three Primary Schools in Hadleigh. Government funding is available for 3 year olds and in certain cases for some 2 year olds. If you are looking to creatively occupy your 2 – 4yr old and would like an information pack or would like to arrange a visit, please contact us on 07999 866419 or email us at admin@layhamplaygroup.co.uk Our Toddler group takes place every Wednesday morning 9.30-11.00am and is open to all children aged 0-5years. Parents are free to enjoy a hot drink (or cold) and a biscuit while their little ones let off steam joining in a variety of activities. Children also get to enjoy a small snack and cold drink during the morning.
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St Elizabeth’s to benefit from cartoon sale An exhibition and sale of 40 cartoons by Suffolkbased Keith Waite, one of Britain’s greatest-ever political and social cartoonist, will benefit St Elizabeth’s Hospice financially. One cartoon will be raffled in aid of St Elizabeth’s. The others are for sale and a percentage of the proceeds will also go to St Elizabeth’s, where Keith Waite died aged 87 last year. All the cartoons in the exhibition appeared in the Daily and Sunday Mirror between 1969 and 1986. They include some of Keith Waite’s sharpest portrayals of Premier Margaret Thatcher, her Ministers and Arthur Scargill and are sought after by collectors. The exhibition is aboard the restored sailing barge Melissa moored at Orwell Quay. It is open from 10am to 7pm on Saturday, 4 July and Sunday, 5 July. New Zealander Keith Waite, a prize-winning childhood cartoonist, came to Britain in 1951. He was the Cartoonist Club’s cartoonist of the year in 1963. His work was known to readers across a wide range of newspapers and magazines. During his long career, he worked for newspapers in Glasgow, Punch, the Daily Sketch and the Sun before it was sold to Robert Murdoch. After leaving the Mirror, Keith Waite spent a year sailing from his home at Pin Mill before joining The Times City Diary. He retired in 1997. His widow Renee said: “A published newspaper cartoon is relatively small but the artwork shown is large and incredibly detailed. It might seem like a heavy workload but Keith produced three cartoons a day for many years. He also produced line drawing, water colours and woodcuts, many of his great love, the sea.�
Charity Gospel Concert Sponsored By The Hadleigh Thrift Shop Limited A Gospel Concert was held in the United Reformed Church, Hadleigh in May, which was a tremendous success. The Big Sing choir from London were marvellous, the Workshop went well and Jon the conductor included the audience in some of the songs. We would like to thank everyone involved in organising the event and helping on the night. The money raised was for the Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance, and the Rosa Simon Music Fund. Thanks also to our local Co-op for help with the refreshments
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Poetry Corner The Miracle You tell me you don’t believe in God, Yet still you take these bulbs And plant them in the autumn soil, Sticky, dark and cold. You’ll gently cover them with soil And casually walk away, Confident that in the spring You’ll have a bright display Of crocuses, daffodils, tulips too, And little grape hyacinths of a delicate blue. You don’t stop to ask yourself “Why?” Or question yourself “How?” It’s just taken for granted It will happen somehow. The north wind may howl, Deep may fall the snow, But safe and warm beneath the ground Those tiny bulbs may grow Until the moment is just right But….How do they know when? They’ll unfurl they’re buds in the springtime sun To gladden our hearts again. Jean-Ann Parker-Larkin
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Dear Sir, I would like to thank all residents of Hadleigh North who voted for me at the last election. However it is my sad duty to report recent vandalism on Broom Hill. In recent years local residents have been aware that there is problem with, well shall it be called "youthful exuberance". It has now gone too far, trees have been destroyed, the area is littered with broken glass and litter. I understand from someone who was in the area recently that those involved showed a dramatic lack of verbal knowledge! If our local beauty spots are to treated in this way is there any point in fighting to keep development at bay? Yours sincerely, Cllr. Christina Campbell, Hadleigh North
Dear Sir, I hadn't realised what a hotbed for vandalism and antisocial behaviour Hadleigh had become, but since reading 2 of the 7 Letters in last months HCN I must admit to having had my eyes opened. Three small nail holes have been made in a wooden bench by the War Memorial, and a person has snagged their jumper. I think its time to take serious action and impose an 8 pm curfew and put more police on the streets, before something less serious happens. Chris Worsfold
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The Imitation Game (12) A TENSE AND NAIL-BITING RACE AGAINST TIME £3.50 on the door (accompanied children £2.50) Many of you might be reading our film review on your computer; the text will be in English and without doubt you should credit both of these things to one man, Alan Turing (Dominic Cumberbatch), the subject of this film. The film starts in Manchester in 1951 when two policemen start to investigate Turing after an apparent break in at his house. The action then switches to Bletchley Park during World War 2. The German war machine had managed to outwit the rest of the world until Turing came along with his whopping machine that became the first ever computer. Much has been written about how cracking the enigma code effectively shortened the war by at least two years. Much less was known until recently about the horrific injustices Turing suffered on a personal level for his homosexuality.
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in Hadleigh South Ward who voted for me in the Town Council election held last 7th May. It is a privilege for me to have this opportunity to serve the community as a whole and I look forward to the new challenges that I'm sure I will encounter. I hope to do a good job, especially with respect to the Sports and Open Spaces Committee on which I now sit and as one of the Wattisham Flying Station liaison officers. Michael Fraser, Town Councillor for Hadleigh South
Dear Sir, On reading the report of the Council meeting held on 16th April there was concern that our Town looked unkept with weeds growing at the kerb-side, dirty road signs, bushes overhanging pavements, litter etc. May I point out that East House and Angel Court, both council managed are two of the most untidy sites in Hadleigh. Angel Court was tidied up after I complained but it was in a very half-hearted way but now looking overgrown once more. Cant the people living there be given the task of keeping its grounds tidy? Janet Bayliss
Dear Sir, With reference to Cllr. Brian Riley’s letter in the June HCN - I would be interested to know the percentage of “... persons of lesser intellect” who mistakenly voted for him, believing he was a man of honour. In his arrogance lies his nemesis. He has been found to suffer from the fatal fault of believing his own publicity. The electorate are far more intelligent. Hilary Young
Dear Sir, As many of you have heard by now, the Inquiry into the Town Green application for East House Meadow/ Cox's Park reached a critical point on day one and the Friends of Cox's Park have been given time to respond to evidence submitted by Babergh on the day. Over the last two years of the campaign, I have seen many, many photos of the different ways it has made its way into our hearts and Hadleigh's history. Please share your love for Cox's Park and appreciate it whenever you are there. Angela Wiltshire, A Friend of Cox's Park
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SKy Watch Jupiter’s Shrinking Storm The illustration with this article is an image of Jupiter's Great Red Spot as it was in 2014 and also in 1879 and a very notable shrinkage is evident between the two images. The huge storm has been seen since the beginning of the telescope and has been a permanent feature for hundreds of years but since the 1930's the spot has been shrinking and over the last 20 years that shrinkage has gotten faster; in 1995 the spot was 13,050 miles wide, in 2009 it was 11,180 miles wide and last year was just 9,940 miles wide. Since 2012 the spot has been loosing girth at a rate of 580 moles per year. 130 years agp the spot spanned 25,000 miles. As mentioned earlier the Great Red Spot is a hurricane-like storm that rotates in an anticlockwise direction in Jupiter's Southern hemisphere immediately south of the prominent South Equatorial Belt. It takes its appearance from winds blowing at several hundreds of miles per hour with the spots cloud tops reaching 5 miles above the cloud deck. The spot once rotated at a rate of once every 6 days, but smaller eddies or vortices feeding into the spot may be responsible for its changing appearance may have shortened the rotation to around 4 days. What happens next is anyone's guess. It may continue to fade away, eventually disappearing altogether, but if this happens a new red spot is waiting in the wings to dethrone its larger rival. The new spot was formed from a merger of 3 smaller oval vortices between 1998 and 2000. Of course the Great Red Spot could rejuvenate and the Jovian jet stream could boost it up once again. NASA are sending a probe called Juno which will get to Jupiter in July 2016 and with luck these questions will be answered. But are there clues around us that could help us whilst we wait? Saturn is displaying potent storm systems as is Uranus and Neptune in the far reaches of the Solar system, in fact Neptune has storms with winds of 800 miles per hour! To be honest, this shouldn't be happening at 30 astronomical units from the sun. One would expect the planet to be calm and rather listless but quite the opposite is true. Take Mars, once covered with water but now nothing but CO2 ice caps remain. Here lies another problem, the ice caps of Mars are shrinking. What's causing this? There are no man made pollutants there or fossil fuel burning. Earth, we all know the climate problems around the world today, yet in centuries past the climate has changed without human influence. So it is strange that all the planets capable of having weather are being affected by something at the same time; the answer may be down to our very own star, the Sun. Our Sun has Solar Cycles which happen every eleven years or so, this is a period when the Sun begins at a low level of activity and builds up to a large amount which causes solar storms, sunspots and also the release of vast amounts of mass which bombard the Solar system in the form of charged particles and Solar radiation, which in turn, has a direct influence on our weather. Note that the cycles were first documented in 1600 but a clear pattern is evident. From 1600-1740 or so, the Sun was not active that much in fact this was the period when frost fayres were held on the Thames River during the bitterly cold winters. NASA officially defines this mini ice age as being between 1550-1750 with particular cold spells on 1650 and 1750, look at the graph- coincidence? Now look at the period 1950-2000, note that around 1975 things pick up, remember the heatwave of 1976? Coincidence? The amount of activity continues to rise towards the new millennia and I can tell you it's still continuing as we've just left another solar maximum. Is it coincidence or does the Sun really play a big part in this? I have no doubt that we are polluting our planet and causing severe damage to the delicate balance of nature, but I also believe the Sun is responsible for speeding climate change. We may reduce our carbon emissions one day to an acceptable level but tell me, who can turn down the Sun's thermostat? Until next month, eyes to the skies Neil Norman - neilnorman03@gmail.com
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Fidelis Activity News The Mermaid:As pubs are closing at frightening rate these days there was considerable interest in visiting a relatively new establishment which appears to be thriving. For this reason Lunch Bunchers carpooled there way to The Mermaid outside Ipswich city centre to sample their ever popular self-service carvery. It was easy to see why it is so well patronised at lunch and supper time with three hefty joints of beef, turkey and ham on offer together with an inordinate variety of vegetables. All size appetites are catered for from children to big eaters. Carvery and main menu prices are very reasonable for the amount of ‘no frill’ food served. The interior is deceiving as the massive expanse has been skilfully divided into smaller dining areas. There is a well-equipped children’s corner and staff are helpful and friendly. Several ladies are planning a return visit with their family and friends. From Across The Pond:Speaker, Teresa Dukes, spent her early years in the Carolinas only leaving when her family were posted to Suffolk with the American military in the 70’s. It was quite a culture shock as Teresa felt that her new environment was in something of a time warp for which she was not prepared. In an effort to integrate they chose to live off the base and this, together with their children attending the local school, helped them settle into life in the UK. Teresa still lives in Suffolk but has her own consultancy business preparing adults and youngsters for the world of work. Interestingly, when returning to the States she now finds the Carolinas are in the time warp and inward looking. Woolly Worksheep: Much of the time was taken up with assembling the bunting in readiness for its spectacular appearance on the High Street in July. The wide variety of woolly lovelies carefully made by so many different people will complement the imaginative creations in the shop windows. Charity Fashion Show: Preparations are well under way for our ‘Winter Warmer’ charity fashion show in conjunction with Edinburgh Woollen Mill. Well known Hadleigh ladies have been chosen to model a carefully selected range of seasonal clothes on September 15th at 7pm in the Guildroom. Tickets £5.00, which includes a welcome drink, from Jan Devey 01473 827 091 deveys@btinternet.com.
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This is just a short article to say thank you to an amazing person. PC Matt Paisley has been an inspiration to work with and it is due to the very close partnership that we had with him that we were able to reduce the anti-social behaviour issues in Hadleigh over the last 5 years. Sadly our partnership has come to an end as Matt has been relocated to Sudbury and I can speak from all of us at the Porch Project to say that we are deeply saddened by this and believe that Hadleigh has lost not only an amazing Police officer but an amazing individual from front line policing services in Hadleigh. Many people all over the county and surrounding counties talk about the Porch Project being an award winning and very successful project and this is in part down to how closely we worked with Matt. We even had a visit from the Archbishop of Canterbury and i am sure Matt will agree that this was one of the highlights of our time working together. Sadly in recent months we have seen a slight increase in anti-social behaviour and the Porch Project team are doing all they can to address the underlying issues around this. We would like to take this opportunity to wish Matt all the best in the future and every success in his current role and also to make the people of Hadleigh aware that we are here to support all the needs of young people in the Hadleigh area and if there are any concerns, then please do get in touch with me and we can try and find a solution or work together to continue to make Hadleigh a town worth living in. Craig Hutton, Youth Work Co-ordinator of the Porch Project youthworkco@porchproject.co.uk
Major Mary Hartley would like to record her deep appreciation to everyone who contributed in any way for the Surprise Retirement Luncheon held in Whatfield Village Hall on Sunday 7th June. Over 100 guests (except me) had received invitations, I am overwhelmed at such expression of love and appreciation for my twenty years in charge of Whatfield Corps. I have received so many cards, messages, numerous gifts, beautiful plants, a number of which have no name of contributor so if you are one of them, please accept my thanks. It has been a privilege to serve in the village and surrounding district, having Church Fellowship, with Hadleigh & District and whilst being relieved from the responsibility, I will still be around to do what I can. God bless you all, Major Mary A. Hartley
Milden Singers The Milden Singers got the audience in the country mood during their May concerts with songs of Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond plus many more raising £1047 for Milden Pavilion Fund. Their next concerts are on 20th and 21st November and will have a classical twist. If you would like to join this successful and enjoyable choir please contact Pearl 01449 741876, they resume rehearsal on 7th September from 7.30 - 9.30 pm and they are currently looking for Sopranos to join the choir and MORE MEN!
Poetry Corner The Four Pleasures of Man From being born - to the twilight years There are four pleasures we all have to try Some are for when we are older or when young the fag on the sly! In your teens you discover young ladies, Not long after the food and the booze, With so many pleasures to choose from not a minute Of time do you lose? Whilst travelling life’s journey, all pleasures to excess do you take, And when in your twenties and thirties, You can’t see what difference time makes. The first time you know you’re in trouble, Whilst climbing stairs you puff and you blow And from all the weight you’ve piled on You really are getting quite slow. Your blood pressure’s high the Doc tells you, Some hard decisions you now have to make. The fags, the booze and food just have to go, And here, these drugs you must take. Oh well! You still have the ladies for pleasure... But life throws at you one small quirk, The one thing you use for satisfaction Well it just seems now not to work! So now in my twilight years I’m much fitter, To keep healthy I’ll do all I can My advice to you all is moderation! Whilst tasting the four pleasures of Man G. V. Lindsay-Allen
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NEWS AND EVENTS FOR JULY • FROGs (for primary school aged children) meets in church on Wednesdays 10 and 24 June, from 6-7.15pm • Concert by the New England Chorale - Friday 10 July at 7.30pm • Hadleigh Community Choir Concert - Saturday 25 July at 7.30pm
The church office has moved! It is now known as the Hadleigh Deanery Office, and is situated at the far end of the church, just past the organ. It is now open every weekday morning from 10am -12noon, and Nicola Thorogood is joining Claire Woods as they both become Deanery Administrators. Contact them: office@stmaryshadleigh.co.uk
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(l to r) Karen and David Whymark, Susanna Rendall (MD Boxford Group), Kevin King, Tamara Unwin (Director Boxford Group), Chris and Natasha Moore. There was much to celebrate at the family-owned Boxford Suffolk Farms and Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa when three of their employees were presented with Long Service Awards by President of the Suffolk Show, Terry Hunt, at a public ceremony at the Show. David Whymark started working at Boxford Suffolk Farms 41 years ago at the age of 16. He had no qualifications at all and was dyslexic – although this wasn’t a condition recognised in those days. His first job was cleaning out blackcurrant buckets and he then went on to work in the orchards and packhouse, depending on the season. He is now Workshop Manager which utilises his engineering skills, and he is justifiably proud to have also gained a 2:1 degree in Agriculture from Writtle College at the age of 43, having studied there one day a week for four years. His tutor said to him afterwards “You knew what to do on the farm, and now you know why you do it!” David said “I love the variation of work that I get on this farm over the seasons. I have always respected the family and they respect me and Mrs Peake was always interested in how I was getting on – she took all the youngsters under her wing. I’ve seen a lot of changes over the years. David is also “Tractor Correspondent” for BBC Radio Suffolk, and he sends in texts from his tractor whenever there is something interesting to report. He was interviewed by Leslie Dolphin live on Radio Suffolk after the presentation at the Suffolk Show. As is often the case in this company where more than one member of the family is employed, David’s mother, Eileen, worked for the Peake family as a cook in the kitchen at the Golf Club for 17 years during the 70s and 80s. Chris Moore is celebrating 36 years of service and also came to work at Hill Farm Boxford for the Peake family straight from school aged 15. He started in the Packhouse making up cardboard boxes and helping to load up the lorries that took the apples to the wholesale markets. He then went on to work in the orchards doing a variety of jobs during the apple and blackcurrant seasons. He later studied a week a month for six months at Otley College and Wisbech, and gained his City and Guilds qualifications in Top and Soft Fruit Management in 1980/83. His role is now Orchard Manager and he oversees from between 24 and 60 staff during the course of the season. Chris said “I love coming to work on the farm as there is always something different and interesting going on, depending on the time of year. It is great to work with such a nice family who are all very approachable - and I am part of a really great team. It is also good to be actively involved with an up and coming business which is constantly growing and improving.” Kevin King began working on the golf course at Stoke by Nayland for Bill Peake in 1978 at the age of 17, just before the completion of the second championship Constable Course, and a year before Bill died. 37 years later Kevin is Course Manager and still loving the job. He is proud to have played a crucial role in perfecting and maintaining the two championship courses in tip top condition so that they have regularly attracted international televised PGA and European Tour events. Kevin said “I have seen some huge changes at Stoke by Nayland during my 37 years here. It was just a Golf Club when I joined - and since 1999 the Peake family has built the hotel, conference centre, fitness club, spa and country lodges. My work is very varied looking after both courses, the driving range and extensive grounds for the members and I am part of the Senior Management Team. However I like to feel that we still look after our golf members just as well as we did before the expansion. Kevin, whose mother-in-law Joy Howard also worked as Manageress of the original Golf Club for many years, has always lived with his family in a cottage on the golf course, and says “I think in this case I am lucky to have the business in my back yard – the views on my walk to work are hard to beat!” The family-owned Boxford Group, which incorporates Boxford Suffolk Farms, Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa, and Peake Fruit, employs over 250 staff. The company is proud to acknowledge that there are many more of their employees who have worked in the business for well over 10 years - so there should be several more Long Service celebrations to follow in the coming years.
Hadleigh Evening WI The June meeting of Hadleigh Evening WI was well attended and included several new members. The speaker was Jenny Frost who gave an interesting account of her work as a street pastor in Ipswich. It is a caring role dealing mainly with young people who are at risk late evening, often through excess alcohol, and need assistance to ensure they get home or to a place of safety. When the street pastors cannot cope, they call the police for help. President Rae Stapleton enjoyed the WI centenary garden party at Buckingham Palace. Also present was the Duchess of Cornwall, the Countess of Wessex and Princess Alexandra. Carole Cranston was our group delegate at the National meeting in the Royal Albert Hall. Fellow member the Queen, Princess Anne and the Countess of Wessex attended. All members were given a piece of the celebratory cake. Thankyou to all those who visited our tent at the May Show. We hope you enjoyed our home made produce. The weather was ideal, which made all our hard work worthwhile. It is 50 years since Hadleigh Evening was founded. They will celebrate this Golden Anniversary in July with a party in the Guildhall and garden, to which members from local WIs will be invited. Our next meeting will be held in the Seminar suite above the Hadleigh library on 21st July starting 7.30pm. Blue Badge Guide Ann Day Visitors will talk about “Famous Women in Ipswich” Visitors and new members are welcome. For further details you are welcome to contact Philippa Carruthers phil.carruthers40@hotmail.co.uk Tel No 01473 823057
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Newton Women on a Winning Streak Newton Green Golf Club’s low handicap women have hit a successful streak, although the high handicap members of the Suffolk Cranworth Trophy team has fallen at the first hurdle. Club champion Alice Barlow has added the Suffolk Girls’ Junior title to her current collection of awards, just beating Newton colleague Ellie The Newton Green Stearn team: Sally Cade, Aldous on count back in Cate Fraser, Lorna Lowe, Rebecca Evans, the 36-hole championship Di Cunningham, Pat Hawkins (captain) event at Ipswich Golf Club. and Jan Doe. Due to school examination commitments, Barlow has been forced to pull out of the Suffolk Ladies team playing in the Eastern Counties Golf Week towards the end of July, although Aldous will still be there to represent Newton. Barlow pulled off a significant win in the club’s home Weston League Division One match with Felixstowe, beating the visitor’s highly-ranked Amanda Norman in the top match of the day. It set Newton on the path to a convincing 4 -1 victory in this scratch team event, and followed the cliff hanger defeat against favourites Ipswich in the opening match. Other winners for Newton against Felixstowe were Aldous, Emily Penfold and Cate Fraser, with Sally Cade the only player to taste defeat. As lead player, Barlow scored her third successive victory in the Weston as Newton beat Bungay 3 – 2, and look assured of holding their place in the top division. Aldous and Penfold put the team into an unassailable lead, with Fraser and Di Cunningham, who missed a putt on the 18th to go into a playoff hole, just going down in the following matches. In in the first round of the Suffolk Stearn Trophy (handicaps 12-20), Newton came out victorious 2 -1 at Waldringfield, and now travel to Rookery Park, Lowestoft, in the next round of a competition played off 36 holes. On this occasion Cade and her partner Jan Doe pulled off the all-important victory against the home club, being two up to Mary Tucker and Margaret Knott. Earlier, Newton’s Laura Lowe and Cate Fraser had completed a comfortable seven and six win against Pat Dougan and Liz Jones, while the visitor’s pairing of Cunningham and Rebecca Evans tasted a similar margin of defeat against Trish Galleway and Liz Smith. However, the recent run of team success was a different story for the club in the Cranworth Trophy, which has ended on the Newton trophy shelf twice in recent years, with defeat against Haverhill on the neutral Waldringfield venue.
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Hadleigh Cricket Club Sponsored by Hadleigh Tyre Group Our President Richard English is being kept busy so far this season rewriting the club record books. In May we had a new 3rd wicket record, then in the 1st team match against Maldon last month Ben Parker and Mark Simmonds put on 168 for the 5th wicket, safely eclipsing the previous benchmark. Parker’s unbeaten 133 also nudged the Suffolk selectors, and both he and Dominic Manthorpe made their Minor Counties debuts for Suffolk in the match against Norfolk. It has been many decades since a serving Hadleigh player has achieved a Suffolk cap – then two come along at once! It has been a better month for the 1st XI, who picked up their first two wins of the season against Mistley and Maldon, and were looking good against Worlington before rain stopped play. They still have a lot of work to do though if they are to avoid relegation. After just over three years in charge, during which he led the side to promotion and third place in Division 1, Josh Davey has passed over the captaincy for the remainder of the season to Ben Wallis. The 2nd XI continue to bely their small squad by holding their own in Division 4. Blake Ambrose took a hat-trick in the final over of a thrilling game at Haverhill, while Michael Howe came within a dropped catch of achieving the same feat at St Margarets. Nevertheless, his stunning spell of 6-9 was instrumental in skittling the home side for just 36. Callum Morrin was also just four short of a maiden century in a Sunday 1st XI match. On the junior front it has been a good season for the Boys Under-13s so far, with four wins out of five, with some impressive performances from Taylor Locke, Marcus Peters and James Wilding. Coach Dave Mann hit upon an inspired piece of motivation in one match when, having scored 140 with the bat, challenged the boys to bowl their opposition out for under 40. If they did then the Haribo snakes were on him! They duly dismissed Woodbridge for 38. We wonder if Trevor Bayliss could employ “coaching by confectionery” in the Ashes? In the Boys Under-15s Daniel Shanks has scored three unbeaten 50s, and Jamie Colcomb has not been far behind, and both are making excellent contributions to the senior sides. July sees an exciting new development with the club taking part in the first ECB Under-19 T20 competition. Four games are scheduled, with the home games on Thursday 23 and Friday 30 July, both 6pm starts. There will be coloured clothing, music and a party atmosphere as the “Hadleigh Hurricanes” take on Sudbury Talbots and the Copdock Crusaders. Try and get down to see some of the action – the bar will be open and the BBQ lit! Then on Sunday July 26th we have our very own Big Bash tournament – we are praying for fine weather after last year’s two attempts to hold the event were washed out. Gary Wiles
Vacancy for a Treasurer Hadleigh Cricket Club has a vacancy for a Treasurer. This is a voluntary position which would suit an individual with experience of accounting and an interest in sport, or retired or semi-retired professional with similar skills. Duties would involve managing budgets, handling income/expenditure, preparing committee reports and annual accounts. If you are interested in the role please contact Secretary Gary Wiles on 07503 966452 or email gdwiles@btinternet.com.
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Hadleigh United Football Club Sponsored by Hadleigh Tyre Group and Toppesfield Ltd www.hadleigh-utd.co.uk The season begins for Hadleigh United when Colchester United Youth Team come to the Millfiled on Wednesday 15th July. Then Leiston will be entertained on Friday 17th July. Needham Market will be at Hadleigh on Thursday July 23rd before Leyton Orient youth team provide attractive opposition at the Millfield on Saturday 1st August with a 1.30 kick-off. This year’s match for the Hadleigh Charity Cup will be against Sudbury on Tuesday 4th August. Pre-season matches for the Reserves and Thurlow Nunn youth team have also been arranged and are posted on the club website. The Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday 14th June when all club officials were re-elected to serve for another year. The club is always looking for helpers to assist on match days and anyone who is available and willing should contact any committee member at the football ground. A considerable amount of building work has been carried out recently to improve facilities at the Millfield. The Grandstand will be extended over the next year to increase seating capacity for spectators. Prize winners of the latest monthly draw were Jorrell Paton and Barry Stokes. The Ground Improvement Draw was won by David Crawford. Both draws were made by Neil Henderson at the Annual General Meeting. Terry Adams
Stoke-by-Nayland Ladies Golf Section Invitation Day Thursday, 28th May saw Invitation Day for the Stoke ladies. Each Stoke lady had invited a lady guest from another club to play in the competition on the Gainsborough course. Almost 50 ladies took part. Everyone had a great day despite a cold wind when the sun didn’t shine but lovely temperatures when it did. The format was a Stoke members Diana Harris and Nora mix of greensomes and Hutchinson (centre) with their guests stableford scoring. The captures the mood of the day. winning pair were Gill Jones and guest Anita Lewis with 54 points. Second were Sue Spittlehouse and guest Nancy Seabrook with 51 points. Third were Lesley Garnett and guest Ali Mitchell with 50 points on countback. Best front nine were Pamela Randle and guest Carol Perks with 21 points. Best back nine were Sue Cooper and guest Ali Greenaway with 33 points. Nearest the pin for guest on hole 7 was Anita Lewis Nearest the pin for Stoke player on hole 11 was Sue Cooper. Harris Bowl The Harris Bowl team took to the fairways for their first match of the 2015 season away to Orsett on Tuesday 26th may. The Harris Bowl is played off handicap with a range of handicaps between + to 28. Unfortunately it wasn't the happiest of results with the team going down to a 4/1 defeat. Fran Chandler, receiving 7 shots, went out first against Angie Paton and managed to get to the 17th hole before losing 3/1. Catriona Chaplin, getting a shot on Chris Gordon, came up against a very in form player who had just recently reduced her handicap, lost her match on the par 3 15th 5/3. Lesley Garnett's match also finished on the same hole against Chris Dobson 5/3. This hole also saw the finish of the game between Nora Hutchinson and Glynis Oak with Nora winning 4/3. So what about Carol Mehrer? She has now finished the 18th hole all square after being 2 down after the 15th hole. It's now down the 1st again with another halve and on to the 2nd extra hole to lose this to a par from her opponent Sue Manson. The matches were played in a great spirit with some excellent golf by both teams.
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Trevor Griggs
ROWLAND & SIMPSON LTD. (G. Girling)
Plumbing & Heating • Gas & Oil Installations Gas Boiler Servicing • Power Flushing Bathrooms, Showers & Tiling
INCLUDING OUTSIDE IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS
Mark Rowland
01473 823914 07887 551150
Mob. No. 07811 949453
Tel 01787 211687
www.rowlandandsimpsonltd.co.uk
Email: mjrowland@uku.co.uk Gas Central Heating Systems & Upgrades
Stacey’s Felt Roofing
Gas Fire & Boiler Servicing
Bathrooms, Showers & Tiling Build Regs Self Cert. 25 years Experience
A. Cutts
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tel/fax 01473 823051
mobile 07775 913854
Plumbing & Heating Ltd
T. COLLIS Carpentry & Building Services Carpentry and Joinery • Extensions and Alterations Refurbishments and Renovations • Kitchen Design and Fitting Roofing Work and Repairs HIGHLY EXPERIENCED TRADESMEN ALL WORK COMPLETED TO A HIGH STANDARD Free Quotations
Specialist with 40yrs experience • Flat Roofing including re-decking All Domestic Installation and repair work undertaken Part P Certified
• Guttering, Fascias, Soffits and Bargeboards uPVC • Pitched Roof & Chimney Repairs
NO JOB TOO SMALL
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Hadleigh Glass...........................01473 822415 Surefix .......................................01473 827004 A&B Glass ................................0800 077 3996 SEH BAC....................................0808 1592846 Driving Instruction Peter Cutts.........01473 822937/07786 735285 Electrical Goods and Supplies Hadleigh Lighting & Electrical....01473 829222 Hicks TV & Audio Solutions.......01449 741056 Electricians CC Electrical ..............................07891 723712 S Cowle Electrical ......................01473 823179 C. V. Rush Electrical...................01473 824156 Andrade Electrical......................07977 279970 David Lavender..........................01473 829753 Estate Agents, Mortgages Frost & Partners ........................01473 823456 ByChoice ...................................01473 828280 Abbotts......................................01473 827135 Toppesfield Cottages .................01473 829129 Palmer & Partners .....................01787 242540 Florists The Flower Shop Kersey Mill .....01473 805156 Funeral Directors Hunnaball ..................................01473 748808 Kingsbury & Saunders ..............01473 823117 R. Gwinnell ................................01473 824440 Garden Machinery Repair W. J. Green ................................01473 823839 Steve Blake ................................07813 814623 Garden Services 4 Life Landscapes......................01473 828117 Claremont Nursery ....................01473 652330 Garden Maintenance Services ...01473 828231 Grass To Glass...........................01473 828269 T. J. Griggs ................................01473 824315 The Landscaper .........................01473 824107 Leeks Landscapes .....................07741 448208 Hair and Beauty Cutter & Co................................01473 827436 Hadleigh Hairloom.....................01473 822191 French Complexion....................01473 828805 Hardware M. W. Partridge ..........01473 824183 / 822333 Health Care Hadleigh Boxford Practice .........01473 822961 Hadleigh Dental Surgery............01473 823092 Hearing Care Centre...................08000 962637 Looking-Glass Dental Practice...01473 823003 Nicholas Salway Osteopath .......01473 820123 Sally Mowles Foot Health Care ..01473 822902 Hadleigh Osteopaths..................01473 828585 Hadleigh Physiotherapy.............07599 959997 Karen Ann Franklin ....................07772 286106 Queen Street Foot Clinic ............01473 822225
Call Les 01473 827096 Mobile 07850 318582 www.beaumont-privatehire.co.uk Andrew Stewart .........................01473 652093 Sian Frost Chiropodist ...............01473 829693 Home Design / Services Les Hymas Upholsterer .............01473 829337 Energy on Tap............................07780 975787 Rendall & Wright .......................01787 375076 Country Maids Cleaners ............01473 652843 I.T. and Computer Services Home Computer Services..........01473 829552 Kitchens Suffolk Kitchens & Bathrooms ..01473 805532 Kooker King...............................01473 823525 Languages French Tuition................................07943 218359 Locksmith T.J. Griggs .................................07850 630389 Mobility Services Hadleigh Mobility Centre ...........01473 823235 Newsagents Keith Avis ..................................01473 823131 Nursing & Care Services Friars Hall ..................................01473 822159 Laxfield House............01787 247340 / 247495 Painting & Decorating Keith Gardner.............................01473 828574 Simon Farthing ..........................07823 333451 J Dunn Painter & Decorator.......01473 828953 Paint Saint JLM .07917 877694 01473 822578 Pest Control Vermoush Pest Control .............07805 999544 Lister Countryside Services.......01473 805792 Command Pest Control .............01787 248049 Pets Trophy Pet Foods.......................01449 741518 Picture Framing The Framestore..........................01473 822334 Picture This ...............................01473 652330 Plant Hire Hadleigh Hirebase......................01473 828509 Plumbing & Heating A. Cutts......................................01473 823051 Gallagher ...................................01473 828806 Rowland & Simpson..................01473 823914 Local Community News Community News Seager Home Solutions .............01473 824884 Plumbmate ................................01473 810088 Roundhouse Plumbing ..............01473 829741 Heatsave Heating Solutions .......01473 822775 Spear .........................................01473 829863 Printers Keith Avis Printers .....................01473 823366 Pubs, Restaurants, Food & Drink Hintlesham Golf Club.................01473 652761 Local Community822151 News The George ................................01473 The Kings Head Hadleigh...........01473 828855 Kersey Bell.................................01473 823229
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The George Hintlesham .............01473 652408 Horseshoes Inn Cockfield..........01284 828177 The Ram ....................................01473 822880 Pizza Town.................................01473 829999 China Garden.............................01473 828838 The Swan Monks Eleigh ............01449 763163 The Greyhound Lavenham.........01787 249558 Royal Bengal .............................01473 823744 The Swan Lavenham .................01787 247477 White Hart, Hadleigh..................01473 871496 Septic Tank Emptying A.K. Services .............................01473 822694 Shops Hollowtrees ...............................01449 741247 Bridge Farm Barns.....................01449 740456 Health Foods for You .................01787 828262 Skip / Waste Removal G. Leeks Skip Hire .....................01473 824256 Box Rubbish Removal ...............01787 211289 Solicitors Gibbons Solicitors .....................01473 822488 Bates Wells & Braithwaite..........01473 219282 Sports & Hobbies Hintlesham Golf Club.................01473 652761 Stoke by Nayland Club...............01206 265818 Newton Green Golf Club ............01787 377217 Snowys Bait & Tackle ................07766 140624 Storage Elmsett Storshops .....................01473 822162 Surveyors MS Surveys ...............................01473 249020 Taxi/Wedding Cars Beaumont Cars ..........................01473 827096 Hadleigh Executive Travel ..........01473 828222 Town & Country Cars ................01473 828999 Voyager Travel ...........................01473 828102 Hadleigh Private Hire .................01473 829700 Travel Beestons ....................01473 212521 / 823243 Travel 2000................................01206 394433 Travel Stop ................................01473 828728 Tree Surgeons Oakdene Tree Services...............01473 652117 Tree Monkeys ..01473 823887 / 07709 876665 Veterinary Surgeons Highcliff Veterinary Practice ......01473 822704 Water Softeners Patmore.....................................01473 713600 Weight Loss & Fitness Cambridge Diet Val Lord............01449 737113 Window Cleaner Ken Fisk.....................................01449 401427 C&D Services ............................01473 828626 S&S Cleaning Services ..............01206 262158
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3 bedrooms
£275,000
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Burstall
4 bedrooms
Awaiting EPC
£385,000
Nedging
4 bedrooms
£295,000
Bildeston 2/3 bed bungalows
£465,000
EPC Rating: C
Bildeston
3 bedrooms
£440,000
Hadleigh
3 bedrooms
EPC Rating: F
Hitcham
4 bedrooms
£495,000
from
£235,000
EPC Rating: E
Hadleigh
3 bedrooms
£229,000
Boxford
3 bedrooms
£495,000
EPC Rating: B
Hadleigh
4 bedrooms
£550,000
Whatfield
5 bedrooms
£670,000
Lettings EPC Rating: E
Hadleigh
2 bedrooms
£600 pcm
EPC Rating: E
Hitcham
2 bedrooms
£625 pcm
Polstead
3 bedrooms
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£1100 pcm