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A Big Day for Hadleigh Royal British Legion Hadleigh Royal British Legion will mark this year’s Armed Forces Day by holding an open day on Saturday 25th June from 10:00 to 16:00. A section of George Street will be closed off for a street fair with stalls, BBQ, refreshments, exhibitions, activities and entertainment and there will be a table top sale indoors. The highlight of the day will be the grand opening of the Legion’s new ‘Drop-in Centre’, which will take place at 13:00. The new Drop-in Centre will be open monthly and will provide an easily accessible facility for service personnel, veterans and their families to drop in for an informal chat and a brew. Manned by trained volunteers the drop in centre will also be able to offer help and advice on welfare matters. There is a large service and ex-service community here in Hadleigh and it is hoped that this new drop-in centre will become a focal point. The recently refurbished drop-in centre lounge will also be renamed in honour of local girl, Staff Sergeant Sharron Elliott who was killed while on active service in Iraq in 2006. Please come along and show your support. If you would like to have a table in the table top sale or would like to perform some street entertainment on the open mic, then please get in touch. Call Mark on 07780 975787.

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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 - 9 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 June 12.15pm Lunch Club – Ansell Centre Saturday 4th June 2.00-4.00pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room Tuesday 7th June 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee, Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC. Tuesday 7th June, 2pm – 4pm, Hadleigh Leisure Centre: Creative Company – a new art group for adult family carers. Come and enjoy a relaxed taster session, no previous experience needed. Wednesday 8th June from 4pm to 8pm. Wedding Open Evening - Join us from 4pm to 8pm for this free event where you can enjoy a glass of bubbly and canapes on arrival, a look at our gorgeous banqueting suites dressed for the occasion and ask our dedicated team for advice on your wedding. All engaged couples will receive a goodie bag on arrival while stocks last! Contact Katie on 01206 265818 or email sales@stokebynayland.com for more information. Thursday 9th June, 2.30pm to 4.15pm, Hadleigh Town Library: Creative Company – a new art group for adult family carers. Come and enjoy a relaxed taster session, no previous experience needed. Free Thursday 9th June, 11am – 12.45pm, Ansell Centre: Creative Company – a new art group for adult family carers. Come and enjoy a relaxed taster session, no previous experience needed. Session held as part of the Sue Ryder Synergy Cafe session. Free Fri 10th June 9.30am The Ark Toddler Club at Hadleigh Baptist Church Sat 11th June 2.00-4.00pm Scrabble, Hadleigh URC, Community Room Sun 12th June Taste of Sudbury - Pop Up Restaurant. A 5 course tasting menu in front of town hall. Sittings at 12.30pm and 2pm. Tickets on sale Tourist Information. Pre-booking essential. Tel: 01787 311556 Email: info@jamtartz.com Sunday 12th June at 7pm Annual General Meeting of the Hadleigh Healing Society at The Guildhall, Hadleigh followed by a talk on Crystal Therapy and Colour given by Lee Oliver. £4 entrance. All welcome.

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Sunday 12th June Taste of Sudbury, Market Hill and St. Peter’s, Sudbury. CO10 1TL. Tel: 01787310476 transitionsudbury@gmail.com www.tasteofsudbury.co.uk Monday 13th June Hadleigh & District Garden Club meeting in Town Hall Market Place, at 7.30pm. Lucy Redman - will be talking about Garden Art - the use of plants. The competition one Rose bloom. Members £1 visitors £3 includes refreshments. Monday 13th June U3A Hadleigh welcomes current and prospective members to their next meeting at 2.30pm at The Ansell Centre in Hadleigh where George Irvine will give a talk entitled ‘Body Language’. Tuesday 14th June Hadleigh & District Flower Club OPEN MEETING in United Reformed Chuch Market Place at 7.30pm. Brenda Tubb from Attleborough will be demonstrating "Technicolour Dreamcoat" Members £5 visitors £10 includes refreshments. Tuesday 14th June 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee, Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer, Hadleigh URC Tuesday 14th June at 2pm for 2.30pm . Fidelis’ AGM at Hintlesham Golf Club. The official business will be followed by afternoon tea. Members only meeting. The new club year will begin on Thurs 28th July at 7.30pm in The Dining Room (opposite The Ram Pub) Sec. Julie Davies 01473 823 757. Wed 15th June 12.15pm Lunch Club, Ansell Centre Friday 17th June 9.30am The Ark Toddler Club at Hadleigh Baptist Church Friday 17th June, 2pm – 4pm, Hadleigh Leisure Centre: Creative Company art group for adult family carers and the family member for whom they care. Informal art sessions, led by artist Sara Harrington. Full of fun, activity and chat – and free to attend. Saturday 18th June 2.00-4.00pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room Sunday 19th June Lavenham Open Gardens, 20+ gardens will be open. Sunday 19th June Father’s Day Lunch or Afternoon Tea – from 12noon to 5pm. A mouth-watering 3-course carvery for just £22.95pp OR a delicious Savoury Afternoon Tea for £16.95pp. We will be serving Lunch from 12 noon to 3.30pm and Afternoon Tea from 12 noon to 5pm but we strongly recommend reserving your space in advance by calling 01206 265837 or emailing sales@stokebynayland.com. Tuesday 21st June 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee, Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am, Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC, Tuesday 21st June 7.30pm in the Seminar Room at the Library High Street Hadleigh. Join the Hadleigh Evening WI to hear Richard Wright tell us about his journey from pigs to packaging. Visitors £3 refundable on joining. Friday 24th June 9.30am The Ark Toddler Club at Hadleigh Baptist Church Saturday 25th June Hadleigh RBL Armed Forces Day - Street Fair & Open Day on George Street from 10:00am to 4:00pm, including the Grand opening of the new Drop-in Centre at 1.00pm. Saturday 25th June 2.00-4.00pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room Saturday 25th June from 7pm SbN Glitter Ball. This year our fabulous Summer Ball has a Strictly Come Dancing theme with a performance by dancers and singers from the BBC programme! Your night includes a 3-course dinner and a DJ. Price - £49.95pp (Members £45pp)! Call 01206 265837 or email sales@stokebynayland.com to book! Tuesday 28th June 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee, Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am, Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC Friday 1st July Hadleigh War Memorial at 7:30am, whistle blast and two minute silence to commemorate the centenary of the start of the Battle of the Somme. Friday 1st to Sun 3rd July Hadleigh RBL on George Street - Battle of the Somme Exhibition to commemorate the Centenary of the battle. Exhibition will be in ‘The Sharron Elliott Lounge’ open 10:00am to 4pm. Free entry to all. Refreshments available. Friday 1st July, 2pm – 4pm, Hadleigh Leisure Centre: Creative Company art group for adult family carers and the family member for whom they care. Informal art sessions, led by artist Sara Harrington. Full of fun, activity and chat – and free to attend. For more details, please contact Candida Wingate 01986 873955 or email candidawingate@suffolkartlink.org.uk Saturday 2nd July 7.30pm Hadleigh Community Choir’s Summer Concert at Hadleigh United Reformed Church, Market Square, Hadleigh, tickets £8 from The Idler Bookshop or Keith Avis Newsagents in Hadleigh High Street. Children under 10 admitted free.

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Living with Dying 2016 We are delighted to say that the Living with Dying event on Saturday May 14th in St Mary’s Church was a great success. We had lots of people attend in the church and there were a lot of really positive comments about how informative the whole day had been. Our aim was to help everyone with two difficult subjects, End of Life Care and Death. Including the businesses and charities that took part to members of the general public who came, I think we managed to achieve that aim. The 5 In times of need... Ask us Masterclasses in the Guildhall were also very well received by those who attended. Our Memory Tree in St Mary’s looks beautiful with all the coloured cards and written notes as people remembered their loved ones. It will be in church for a while longer if you want to go and have a look or add your memory. Thanks go to the wonderful people who made a cake for the refreshments. As a result we were able to serve copious amounts of cake and tea, and the proceeds from donations for those are all going to be shared between Sue Ryder and St Elizabeth Hospice. We are pleased to say we have been able to send each one £95. We would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped to make the day possible. Our Sponsors (Aldham Common Charity, Hadleigh Town Council and The Thrift Shop), Joan and all the groups who produced such beautiful flower displays for us all to enjoy, to those who helped on the Saturday and all those willing people who took it in turns to sit in St Mary’s for the duration of the exhibitions to welcome visitors. We are grateful to you all. If you didn’t get to see the exhibitions you missed a treat! Finally, we have produced free booklets for you to have as a handy reference for whenever you might need it, with the contact details of all the businesses and charities that took part, a foreword from Gloria Hunniford, plus much more. If you were unable to come on the day don’t worry, they are available from The Library, the Health Centre, the town churches, Gotelee Solicitors and both Kingsbury & Saunders and Gwinnell Funeral Directors. Look out for the very distinctive cover as shown and take a copy for yourself and someone you know. Kate, Jess and Pauline

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Finally, a dry day for our May walk to Boxford and 17 of us walked the 10 miles from Hadleigh via Wicker Street Green and Edwardstone. It was a very pleasant walk that included a stop at the Edwardstone White Horse for a pint and coffee in Boxford whilst waiting for the bus back to Hadleigh. A highlight was a herd of horses joining us for the cross field walk into Edwardstone. We were pleased to welcome the newcomers who joined us. Our next walk looks to be equally enjoyable and will be on Saturday 11th June. We will meet at 0930 at the small car park by the playing fields in Stoke by Nayland and follow a clockwise route back to the start taking in Polstead, Mark Wood, Scotland Hall, Thorington Street, Wick Farm, Tendring Hall Farm and Poplar Farm. The walk is about 9 miles although there are a couple of break points where those not wishing to complete the entire walk can take a shorter route (5 miles) by road back to Stoke. We will put a map on the web site showing where the car park is located. If anyone is in need of a lift to Stoke by Nayland or is prepared to offer someone a ride in their car, please contact us through the web site and we will try and match people up. Everyone is welcome, including well behaved dogs. Strong shoes or preferably walking boots should be worn as the ground can be muddy and rough in places. As usual, route maps can be requested from the web site. For further information about these walks go to www.hadleighwalkers.com, email us at hadleighwalkers@gmail.com or contact Mike Keeling on 01473 823328 or 0785 895 5678

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This half term we have been discovering how things grow, with lots of planting and nurturing. We have also been celebrating the Queen's 90th Birthday and have been very interested to learn how many children have parents and grandparents who look like the Queen!! Next half term our theme is 'All About me' It is with sadness that Rachel has decided to leave us at the end of May. Rachel has worked with us for 4 years and has been a valued member of our team. She will be missed by all the staff, children, parents and committee members. We wish her well in the future. If your child is going to Hadleigh Community Primary School Nursery, we do a collect and delivery service, you will receive your 15 hours funded places with the nursery and would have to pay for a place at Playstation lunch club and session. Please note 2 year olds may be entitled to 2 year funding the term after their 2nd Birthday, if they meet certain criteria. If you would like any further information please contact Mandy on the below number. If you would like to enquire about places at Playstation we can be contacted at playstationhadleigh@btconnect.com. Please telephone Playstation on 824271 for enrolment details, a prospectus or to arrange a visit.

Helping Hands are recruiting now Helping Hands are currently looking to recruit Full and Part-time Domicillary carers. Please send your C.V. by email or for an informal chat please give us a call. Tel: 01473 827006 or 07906 011329 admin@helpinghands-home.co.uk

The Porch Project has had a busy two months Easter was celebrated by making a cross out of old floorboards. One side was painted with blackboard paint. The young people then wrote in chalk about what made them sad, bad experiences and things that troubled them. The other side of the cross was painted white and paper flowers were made signifying new life and hope. The whole cross was then wrapped with barbed wire indicating the hurt and pain on the black side and a reminder on the white side that whilst there is hope and goodness the scars are still there. Please have a look when you are next in the Church. Street Reach took on a life of its own. On the hottest weekend of the year so far, 16 young people met on Saturday morning in church ready to dig gardens, mow lawns wash cars, weed gravel and clean patios. There was no moaning, grumbling or whinging, everyone worked tirelessly over both days. It was a wonderful example of young people integrating with the local community. Grateful thanks to Morrisons who provided copious bottles of water and food for Saturday lunch. Also many thanks to a Hadleigh resident whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s donation went towards the BBQ held on Sunday lunchtime and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. It was the perfect end to a weekend which had touched the hearts of young and old alike.

A Community Dig Thanks to the recent efforts of several Hadleigh residents, the flower beds in front of the Magdalen Road Car Park have undergone a spectacular face-lift. The combined muscle power of members of the Tidy Town Initiative, the Legacy Group, the Hadleigh Gardening Club and several other residents helped to clear the beds of weeds and rubbish. Once this back-breaking work was over the group turned A Community Dig to clear the flower its attention to the vast array of beds at Magdalen Road Car Park hardy plants which came courtesy of Babergh District Council. These were distributed and planted in the three beds leaving plenty of room for expansion. Further work is being carried out on the weedy beds at the corner of George Street so that they no longer look neglected. If you are interested in being part of the team who wish to keep Hadleigh Tidy rather than tatty and tired looking we would love to hear from you. Please contact Jane Snowdon 01473 824957 or Jane Haylock 01473 827 752 for further community digs.

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Babergh District Council’s new Chairman has unveiled the charities he will be supporting during his role Councillor Peter Burgoyne was elected as chairman at a full council meeting at the end of April. Cllr Burgoyne, who represents the Pinewood ward, has been a district councillor for five years. He spent the last year as Babergh’s Vice Chairman. The Chairman’s first charity is Age UK Suffolk Chilton Club - a specialist Day Club for those affected with dementia. “I am passionate about both of the charities I am supporting this year,” Cllr Burgoyne explained. “Several close relatives have been affected by dementia so I have firsthand experience of how devastating this can be for those affected and their families. “The Chilton Club provides a wonderful, safe, environment for all and offers some muchneeded respite for families.” Jilly Vince, Chilton Club Manager, said: “We at Suffolk Age UK: The Chilton Club are delighted to have been chosen by Cllr Burgoyne as one of his charities of the year. Our club in Sudbury offers people with memory problems the chance to meet others, make new friends, enjoy a freshly-cooked meal and participate in fun and stimulating activities. Staff at Chilton fundraise throughout the year for all the little things that make a day so special for our members and the support and recognition of Cllr Burgoyne and Babergh Council means a great deal to us all.” The second charity supported by Cllr Burgoyne this year is the Sudbury Gateway Club - a social and leisure club for adults with learning disabilities, which facilitates a number of activities in a safe and fun environment. He added: “In the face of ever-decreasing government grants, anything that I can do to aid the club’s fundraising and raise awareness of what they do and provide is a good thing. “All too often these charities provide a fundamental service within our communities and go largely unnoticed. We would all be the worse off if they weren’t there. “I hope to raise as much money as possible for both charities and look forward to working with them over my time as Chairman.” Cllr Burgoyne said he ready for his new role and is aiming to meet as many of the communities in Babergh as possible. He added: “Not only am I delighted to have been elected as Chairman but I am thoroughly relishing the thought of getting out there and meeting the many, many people that make up our wonderful and diverse communities in Babergh. “We as councillors represent all of those people and I feel we should be out there engaging with people and showing them who we are and what we stand for.”

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Members view the scanner with Manager Denise (1st right) and Radiographer, Stephanie (2nd right) After one quiet month, April proved to a whole lot busier with our regular monthly meeting, a guided tour with afternoon tea and a theatre visit. Shopping:- Linda Sexton came armed with some fascinating photos to illustrate her talk “From Bartering to Internet Shopping”. She had managed to find examples of the earliest most basic retail outlets to the more sophisticated, familiar department stores we use today. With the possible demise of BHS and the part internet may have played in their downfall, it was both an historical and topical talk which members enjoyed. Invincible:- A humorous, thought provoking production by the Original Theatre Company at the New Wolsey Theatre. Two families with widely differing views and life-styles become neighbours. Their class and cultural differences soon become apparent when the two families come together at a well-intentioned ‘meet the neighbours’ evening. Ipswich Veterinary Centre:- Having watched its speedy construction next to the Suffolk One College, members were curious to view it from the inside. Practice Manager, Denise Wright, took great pleasure in showing twenty members round this purpose built facility for animals of all sizes. Their regular team of veterinary surgeons and nurses provides a 24 hour service for their clients. There is a mind boggling selection of services available using state of the art equipment. Pets can be scanned (regular and colour imaging), microchipped, groomed, trained and given dental treatment in their dental suite. A most inviting warm water hydro pool provides therapeutic treatment for aching/ailing limbs with a physiotherapist in attendance. The tour ended in the pharmacy which has an impressive display of medicines for every condition and eventuality. Members then took advantage of the shop which is brimming with equipment, novelties and pet food. Our thanks to Denise and her team for such an interesting, enjoyable afternoon. The group carried on enthusing about their visit over a delicious tea at the Copper Kettle, Kersey Mill. Owner, Rosie Waller, very kindly organised a miniraffle for a tea for two there. Val Westwell was delighted to be the lucky winner. JD

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Gordon Clarke 1920-2000 Many people contacted us after this photo of Gordon Clarke pictured at the counter of the ‘Coffee Tavern’ appeared in last months Hadleigh Community News. For everyones further information, the following article appeared on the front page of Hadleigh Community News in April 2000.

The end of an era? The sudden death of Mr Gordon Clarke in February has resulted, unfortunately, in the closure of the ‘Coffee Tavern’, which was renowned far and wide as a specialist confectionery shop, where sweets of all kinds, shapes, sizes, colours and flavours could be purchased, and many of them still served in the time-honoured way, i.e. in white paper bags and not in sealed prepacked plastic containers as found in most shops these days. Many will remember Gordon as a quiet, unassuming and patient man whose aim was always to try and meet the individual requirements of all his customers. Each customer would receive his undivided attention, irrespective of whether they were purchasing £10 or 10 pence worth of sweets, and he was equally happy serving children and young people as he was serving his elder clientele. When World War II broke out in 1939 Gordon, like many other young men in Hadleigh, was conscripted for military service and served with distinction in the Royal Corps of Signals, attaining the rank of WOII and saw action in Europe in 1944 with the 21st Army. On his return to Hadleigh after the war, he gave up his career in accountancy to assist his Auntie Maggie Goss (proprietor of the Coffee Tavern), eventually taking over when his auntie’s deteriorating health prevented her from serving in the shop. He took a keen interest in the affairs of the town, and served as a councillor on the old Hadleigh Urban District Council prior to the formation of the larger Babergh District Council. He was also one of the founder members of the Hadleigh Chamber of Commerce and served on its committee. It seems unlikely that we shall see another shop like the Coffee Tavern, another shopkeeper like Gordon Clarke, in Hadleigh in the future, hence the title at the heading of this article – The End of an Era?

The Boule-in ‘va bien’! "Yes it's going well - really well" laughs Cathy Bullen who, together with her husband Peter, runs Bildeston's ever expanding Boule-in French empire. "In fact it seem to be going, going, gone! Our biggest challenge recently seems to be keeping up with the demand for new stock. We had this lovely plan that we could rotate pieces between our Suffolk fairs and our London shop but demand this Spring has been unbelievable! Luckily, we've had great success in sourcing some fantastic new stock for our Fete de Monet Fair (Saturday 18th to Sunday 27th June) having been in Provence over the Pentecost weekend which is a highlight in the French Brocante calendar. It's a magical time in Provence with everything burgeoning - irises, olive trees and the markets, so it hasn't been a question of what to buy but rather how to fit it all in the lorry!" Certainly a glimpse of what's in store for visitors at the forthcoming Fete de Monet Fair is a delight. "Monet himself was a great artist" Cathy points out "not just in his paintings but he was a creative artist in his home - famous for his garden at Giverny, he also loved 'al fresco' entertaining being a keen cook himself." The delightful Boule-in garden pays gentle homage to Giverny with all the charm of French garden furniture and objets d'art to buy whilst the shop itself offers endlessly tempting treasures to style your home and accessorise your outside living this Summer - all we need is some Provencale sunshine! Fete de Monet Fair runs from Saturday 18th until Sunday 27th June (10 am to 5 pm daily) www.boule-in.co.uk Tel: 01449 740359

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There is a fantastic line up of local chefs ready to do their cooking demonstrations on stage at the Taste of Sudbury Food & Drink Festival on 12th June 2016. Including Carl Shillingford from Shillingford’s at The Quay, Alan Paton from Stoke By Nayland Golf & Spa, Regis Crepy from The Great House, Lavenham, Mark Allen from The Angel, Stoke By Nayland and Julian Bisbal fromThe Swan, Monks Eleigh. Compere Mark David will keep everyone entertained throughout the day with his knowledge and passion for food and helping with the cooking demonstrations. With the Market Hill and St. Peter's in the centre of Sudbury full of food stalls, free entry and free park & ride. Jam Tartz Pop Up Street Party Restaurant has a 5 course food and drink taster menu ring 01787 311556 to book a seat, come and join us for a great day out and to join in with the Queen’s 90th Birthday. In addition to the live cooking demonstrations, each chef will compete in the omelette challenge to see who can make the fastest 3 egg omelette, Nick Barrett and Regis Crepy will both go for the Guinness World Record to attempt to be the fastest to fillet a whole salmon and there will be the opportunity for anyone to make sausages, members of the audience will be asked up on stage to have a go. Pick up your free 2016 brochure at the Tourist Information Centre in the Library or download it from www.seeanddosudbury.co.uk and more information can be found at www.tasteofsudbury.co.uk

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Recipe for Success by Sarah Thompson Oh the joys of being a lover of great food AND being married to one! This recipe comes courtesy of hubby Simon, and the mushrooms we buy from the Hadleigh market on a Friday are so tasty, it makes this month’s recipe all the more worthwhile. Simon doesn’t do recipes, he just throws everything together in one delightful experiment. But fear not, dear reader, the results are always delicious. Stuffed Mushrooms Portobello Mushrooms – enough for two or three each depending on size. Blue cheese – I prefer Dolcelatte, Apples – choose your favourite A little fresh ginger, Long grain or Basmati Rice – allow 75 to 100g per person Coriander (finely chopped), Lime juice (splash) Take the stalks from the mushrooms and begin to peel the skin – only take it away from the top of the mushroom at this point. Using a sharp knife or grapefruit slicer, carefully remove the flesh from the inside of the mushrooms. Don’t go too deep or you will break through the bottom of the mushroom. Once you have removed enough of the flesh then continue peeling the skin completely away from the mushrooms. Fry the flesh that you have removed from the mushroom together with the chopped up stalks. Peel and core the apple and cut into small pieces. Peel the ginger and cut into tiny slivers (use as much ginger as you are comfortable with, but a small amount goes a long way. Add the apple and ginger to the inside of the mushroom. Add back some of the fried mushroom. Then completely with the blue cheese. Heat the oven to 180 degrees and place the mushrooms on a baking tray into the centre of the oven for about 18 minutes. To cook the rice ensure you have a large pot of boiling water. Add the rice and stir and then monitor to make sure the rice does not boil over. It should take around 10 minutes to cook but check the instructions on the packet. Once it is cooked drain thoroughly and then add in the rest of the fried mushrooms, the coriander and the lime juice. Thoroughly mix. You can garnish the dish with more coriander or apple. Keeping the rice simple helps to offset the richness of the mushrooms.

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There are many victims of domestic violence within a relationship who are unaware as to how they can protect themselves against further abuse, either physical or emotional. In such circumstances it is quite common for the victim to seek the assistance of the police. In many cases, the victim does not receive the assistance they require from the police as the incident does not meet the threshold in order for the police to take further steps. Consequently, the perpetrator is unpunished. In such a scenario, many victims are unaware of what to do and where to turn for further support. Victims of domestic violence have the option of applying for court orders which will provide them with a higher level of protection. A victim can apply for a Non Molestation Order through the family courts and such an order, if granted by the court, would ensure that the perpetrator is unable to threaten or use violence against the applicant, intimidate, threaten or pester that person. The order can also ensure that the offender is forbidden from communicating with the victim by any means and forbidden from using a third party to contact that person. If such an order is breached, it would constitute a criminal offence and the police would need to investigate further as to whether they initiate criminal proceedings. If the parties live at the same property at the time of the application, a further order can be applied for which removes the perpetrator from the property. This is an Occupation Order and the court will decide, when considering such an application, whether there is suitable accommodation for the offender to move to. The Court will make a decision based on the risk of harm the victim is exposed to whilst continuing to live with the offender, balanced against the risk of harm to the perpetrator if they were removed from their home. These applications can also be made without the perpetrator being given notice of the application, if the order is being applied for under urgent circumstances. An example of when this application would be made without notice to the other party would be if the applicant has serious concerns as to the other party’s reaction, if they were to be made aware of the application, prior to an Order being granted. In such a case, it would be in the victim’s best interests to obtain the necessary orders for their protection, before the other party is made aware of the application. It is important to remember that as a victim of domestic violence, there are other options available, besides the assistance of the police. If you require advice or assistance in regard to a family related issue, please contact Daren Vythilingum on 01787 242824 or by email: darenvythilingum@bwblegal.com.

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James Cartlidge writes Member of Parliament for South Suffolk The first Sunday of May marked one year since I was elected as the MP for South Suffolk, and what a year it has been! It has been a great privilege to serve the constituency both here in our beautiful corner of the country, and as a Conservative MP in Westminster. Governing with a small majority comes with some significant challenges but also provides opportunities for backbench MPs to influence policy. I recently spoke out against a Government policy publicly for the first time as I truly felt that the proposal for enforced academisation of schools was a step too far. Having visited both primary and secondary academies in South Suffolk, I have seen how effective the academy model can be for those schools that have already chosen to make the transition. In particular, academisation has presented a powerful tool for implementing change where a school is struggling, bringing new leadership and ensuring that poor standards will be challenged. Nevertheless, I had considerable reservations about forcing all schools into becoming academies, particularly those that are already achieving a good or outstanding OFSTED rating. We are extremely fortunate that 80% of Suffolk’s schools are already rated as good or outstanding, including a large number of primaries. When we debated the academisation proposals in the House of Commons I referred to the case of primary schools such as Lawshall which are outstanding but not academies, and explained that what I fundamentally struggled with was the idea that I should go to a school like that and say, "Although your school is outstanding, and all your staff are working brilliantly and delivering a fantastic education, we are now going to force you to become an academy." Fortunately, my colleague, Secretary of State for Education Nicky Morgan MP, may have come in for some criticism but the great thing is that she took the time to meet with me and likeminded Parliamentarians on several occasions to listen to our concerns. As a result, the Government withdrew proposals for enforced academisation but the commitment to higher standards remains.

Hadleigh Community Playgroup Looking forward to being in the garden as we have had the garden re-designed for the children to be able to explore the story area, and the bug hotel, so hopefully we will be able to view more mini beasts once the plants have grown and the sun is out. The children have been very creative with balloon painting, blowing bubbles in the garden and using the chalk boards. Also the children have cooked pizza’s and have talked about the different colours of vegetables. We are looking forward to our sponsored Teddy Toddle and picnic on Friday 20th May fingers crossed for nice weather. Dates for your diary: We are having an Open Day on June 10th Time: 10.30am till 12 noon where you can come and view our setting if you have a child that would like to attend in September. Our Summer Fete is on 9th July from 11am to 3pm at the Playgroup Building Pykenham Way. Come and join in the fun as there will be a Bouncy Castle, and lots of other stalls. We welcome children from 2 years to 5 years of age, children that are 3 yrs will be able to receive Government Funding and some 2 year olds, which will need to meet a criteria, if you are interested please pop along to see us or contact the team on 01473 827702 or e-mail office@hadleighcommunityplaygroup.co.uk.

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We are a small local charity consisting of three unpaid trustees. We are registered with the Charity Commission under number 1162885. Our declared aim is: “The relief of financial hardship and promotion of good health of older people living in and around Hadleigh, Suffolk, by the provision of funds for the purchase and distribution of supplies such as blankets, clothing, flasks, hot water bottles and similar supplies and assisting in the purchase of fuel and meeting the cost of call-outs or emergency repairs to heating systems to enable them to keep warm over winter.” We spent approximately eighteen months setting up the charity. The time was spent meeting with other organisations discussing potential problems, learning from their experiences and fine-tuning our application to the Charity Commission. The articles submitted by our chairman to the Hadleigh Community News have highlighted the problem and have given the people of Hadleigh and surrounding villages a clear point of contact in case of need. The charity was initially self-funding but recently Suffolk County Council via Councillor Brian Riley reimbursed our start-up costs. Other donations have been received from Hadleigh Rotary Club, Dr. Franey Charity, The Cock Inn via Quiz Night proceeds and several private donations. These donations have enabled us to extend our services to all of the villages surrounding Hadleigh. Babergh District Council has kindly donated free use of a market stall and Hadleigh Town Council has kindly committed to setting aside a sum of money for purchases, through their offices, of any supplies we may need. It is important, however, that we hold sufficient financial reserves to enable us to meet needs and circumstances immediately. One of the first donations we received was a ton of coal donated by a lady from Benton Street who had her coal fired central heating system converted to gas. That coal, topped up by the purchase of more coal, has already been re-distributed together with heaters, blankets and thermal clothing to several needy people. The rapid re-distribution of the coal prompted us to open an account with CPL Distribution, the coal distribution depot at Raydon and Partridges in the High Street. We have also entered into an arrangement with a local central heating engineer who will act for us in the event of emergency. We are investigating the possibilities of extending our services beyond “older people” to include disabled and any other people in need. An Income and Expenditure Account is maintained on a monthly basis or more frequently if the volume of transactions warrants it. We recognise that there is still a lot to learn and much to be done but feel sure that people generally are more comfortable knowing that there is a local charity ready, willing and able to assist anybody who has need of assistance surviving winter in Hadleigh or any of its surrounding villages. J. Peter Gower, Treasurer and Trustee – Surviving Winter in Hadleigh

Churches in Hadleigh – Praying for Hadleigh The people of the churches in Hadleigh are committed to praying for our town. Over the course of each year we plan to pray for every street in Hadleigh. During June we will be praying for the following streets: Week commencing Sunday 5th June- Bradfield Avenue and Bradfield Crescent, Week commencing Sunday 12th June– Brett Avenue, Delf Close, Newhaven Way, Ramsey Road and Grays Close, Week commencing Sunday 19th June – Calais Street and Meadows Way, Week commencing Sunday 26th June – Castle Road and Castle Rise. If you know people who live in these streets, we would be -very pleased if you also would pray for them. If you live on one of the streets being covered during a particular week and would welcome prayer, please get in touch. Hadleigh Baptist Church Greg Frost 823804 pastorgregfrost@hadleighbaptist.org.uk, pastorchristodd@hadleighbaptist.org.uk Hadleigh URC Wendy Atkins 822535 wendy@paddocks9.plus.com St Joseph’s RC Church Anita Rosbrook 810057 a.rosbrook@btinternet.com St Mary’s CoE Joyce Willis 823165 willisjm@lineone.net Salvation Army Liz & John Tubby 464184 hadleighsuffolk@salvationarmy.org.uk

HADLEIGH WIVES GROUP All meetings are held at the Library at 7.45 pm unless otherwise stated

SUMMER PROGRAMME 2016 9th June - A Trip Down Memory Lane with Vintage Clothes 23rd June - A walk in Sudbury + Fish & Chips - Meet Magdalen Road 7.1pm You are welcome to bring a guest along to any of our meetings Contact Monica 01473 823914

Prince’s death emphasises the importance of making a Will When singer-songwriter Prince died last month, he left a musical legacy that will never be forgotten. But it is believed there was something the 57-year-old didn’t leave behind that could cause his family more pain as they come to terms with their loss – a Will. Prince’s apparent failure to make his final wishes clear has created the very-real potential for a messy legal battle over his multimillion dollar fortune – one that could rumble on for years. The lessons from the tragedy are clear: everyone should have a Will – and it is never too early to make one. By doing so, you are ensuring (as best as you can) that your money, home and possessions are divided between your loved ones as you want. But the benefits go beyond pounds, pence, bricks and mortar.

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By making a Will, you can: · set out your funeral wishes.. · appoint guardians for your children. Without a Will, the authorities may take on that responsibility, meaning you could have no formal say over who looks after them. · decide at what age your offspring receive their share of your estate by creating a trust fund for their inheritance – particularly useful when planning long-term financial provision for disabled children. You can also appoint executors and trustees – the people who will deal with your estate and look after assets being held for young beneficiaries. · protect those you care the most about facing unnecessary pressures at an already emotionally-fraught time. · choose to leave a gift to a charity close to your heart. By formalising your wishes in a Will, those donations will be free from Inheritance Tax. · decide to donate your body for medical education training or research. · plan for the potential impact of Inheritance Tax.

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While the value of your estate may not be on the scale of Prince’s, the principle remains: the only way to ensure your wishes are carried out after your death is by making a Will. How can Gotelee help? Our team of lawyers, operating from offices in Hadleigh, Ipswich, Felixstowe, Woodbridge and Melton have a wealth of experience in probate and can guide you through every step of the process. To find out how we can help, call 01473 822102 or email info@gotelee.co.uk

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Horace Waspe Paul, Muriel and Adam would like to thank all who attended the funeral, cards of sympathy and generous donations to the Whatfield Salvation Army and Whatfield Bowls Club. Please accept this as our only but most sincere acknowledgement.

Hadleigh Orchestra Conductor: Ute Cooper Leader: Lisa Middleton

SUMMER CONCERT 6.30 pm St. MARY’S CHURCH, STOKE-BY-NAYLAND Our programme is now finalised: it will include the dramatic and exciting ‘Danse Macabre’ by Saint-Saens, three movements from Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony, Pachelbel’s famous ‘Canon’, Fucik’s ‘Entry of the Gladiators’, and a couple of pieces by Debussy. We have really enjoyed rehearsing this programme – especially the ‘Danse Macabre’ (great fun for the 2nd. violins). As is our custom, we do not charge for entry, but we do ask you to make a contribution as you leave towards the costs of the concert and to enable us to give a good donation to the church so kindly hosting us. We are privileged to play in this beautiful historic church with its great acoustic. We estimate that the concert will last about an hour or so. John Druce (Chairman, Hadleigh Orchestra)

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Hadleigh South District Councillors’ Surgery You can meet your Hadleigh South Babergh District Councillors (Kathryn Grandon and Sue Burgoyne) and discuss your concerns at their monthly walkin surgery on Saturday 11th June from 11am until noon at the Lounge Room in the British Legion Club (opposite the side entrance of Partridges, in George Street). You are welcome to drop in, email or to call any of your Hadleigh District Councillors: Kathryn Grandon: 01473 824489 Sue Burgoyne : 01473 823263 Sian Dawson m: 07931 703157 Tina Campbell: 01473 822290

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After 21 years we are moving from 9 High Street, Hadleigh. We set up The Cooking Experience in 2000 and have had a brilliant 16 years with more than 13000 people through our doors. But this is not the end of the story! We have found The Taste Academy, a wonderful cookery school for hire in Ipswich at Stellisons/Euronics adjacent to Matalan in Ranelagh Road 10 minutes walk from the train station and on the Sudbury to Ipswich 91 Bus route (stops close to Stellisons). Our new venue is fully fitted with Neff appliances, 3 large cooking stations, air conditioning, masses of fridges, free and plentiful parking. We are continuing to run our day courses, private groups, hen parties, corporate team-building days from The Taste Academy. We also still operate our Outside Catering Service anywhere! We shall continue to live in Hadleigh just down the road from 9 High Street, so Marko on his bike will be a regular feature still, and if I don’t wave to you its because I might fall off!! We came to live in Hadleigh above Hicks Radio and TV business opposite The George Inn in 1980. Annie was great with Tom, our firstborn, and from the moment we arrived, Hadleigh opened its arms to us “incomers”. We have always felt very much at home here although both of us are not Suffolk natives. Hadleigh is where we belong with its curving High Street, its wool history, its wonderful architecture, its warmth and welcome. Nothing will persuade us to leave here. By the way our 3 children chose to live in or around Hadleigh, and we now have 5 grandchildren! Maybe that helped our decision! If you fancy a day’s Hands On cooking with us in Ipswich, give us a call and we will give you a whopping 25% discount off your booking (retail price £130), whether its for you or a gift voucher for a friend and family. Finally we salute you all for accepting us all those years ago and putting up with us now! Long Live Hadleigh and its unspoilt High Street. Annie and Mark David

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Meetings start 8 pm in The George, Hadleigh, as usual, all men welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there. Contact Philip Mann 01473 822658 for further details.

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If you love food, you’ll love The Cooking Experience! With the emphasis on fun and practical experience in small groups, superb cooking is now brought within reach of everyone, no matter their level. You can choose from a variety of day courses including Seafood, Traditional French Cooking and Easy Entertaining. Private group bookings can be arranged for all types of celebration parties. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements. For further details on all our courses, a full programme of events and online bookings please visit our website. We also offer Gift Vouchers for food lovers of all ages! We believe that cooking should be enjoyed and our passion and enthusiasm is reflected in all our courses. We look forward to welcoming you to The Cooking Experience!

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Weeds away - the easy way! Trevor’s customers have been very impressed with his convenient, quick and cost-effective method of weed control for Patios, Block Pave and Stone Driveways, which is hassle free and can cost less than the Do It Yourself alternative. In addition, customers have been able to allow pets and children to play safely in the garden following weed elimination treatment. One of Trevor’s regular clients, Martin Wright, commented “I have used Trevor’s spraying service on two occasions to deal with the recurring toublesome problem of weeds on our patio and paths, the spray used by Trevor is very effective and well applied by him. This deals with the problem over a good period of time and the cost is very reasonable. A much better solution than DIY products which are not very effective and last only for a short time.” Trevor’s Garden Services provides the ideal solution to long term weed termination. Using a special, full-strength Pro Biactive formula, Trevor can easily control your annual and perennial grass problems, as well as those annoying broadleaved weeds. Trevor also recommends this special formula, 360g/lt glyphosate (which is unavailable in everyday retail outlets) for clearing out-of-control weedy ground prior to planting or sowing. We have had such a fantastic response to our professional spraying services we are booking up fast, so if you have areas of block paving or driveways, patios and paths, or a plot of ground that’s wild with weeds, call Trevor for fast, free quotations on 01473 824315 or 07850 630389 to find out more about how you can make your weeds go away the easy way!

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Whatfield Summer Fete Saturday 2nd July, from 12.30 until 4 pm, at Whatfield Village Hall. Fun for all the family with attractions including a classic car display, bouncy castle and a variety of traditional game stalls. The bar will be open and a range of refreshments including BBQ, cakes and ice creams will be on offer. Car Boot sites are available at £5 per pitch - contact Lynn King on 01473 809399 or arrive on the day from 11.30 am. Villagers can win a prize in a scarecrow competition - put your scarecrow out in front of your house for the week before the fete. Entrance is free and all proceeds will go to Whatfield community projects

Chris Tyrrell Fitness comes to Hadleigh Chris Tyrrell well known for his Fitness Classes in East Bergholt and Ipswich has now started his own classes in the Hadleigh area. Boxercise is being held on Wednesday nights at the Ansell Centre. This fun, effective form of exercise based on boxers training concepts is suitable for all ages and abilities, including modifications if needed for anybody to achieve their goals. Classes start on Wednesday 8th June and is only £5.00 a session. Also coming soon will be an Insanity Class. Membership with Chris is also available including all classes at East Bergholt and Hadleigh. To book or for further information call Chris on 07738476694, email christyrrellfitness@gmail.com or visit christyrrellfitness.com. There is also a facebook page if you want to see some of the things Chris does at his Boxercise sessions, just search for christyrrellfitness

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Kersey Mill Newsletter

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During the month of May we have seen many visitors. “Drive it day” was a huge success with thousands of visitors. We were very privileged to have had some of the world’s most beautiful vintage vehicles on display. We thank each of you who supported the event by way of either attending, exhibiting, marshalling or helping in some way, we would especially like to thank many local businesses that donated raffle prizes. Without this support the event would not have been possible. We are already planning next year’s Drive It Day. It was lovely to have BBC radio Suffolk broadcasting live from the Mill too.. We officially opened the upper floors of the Mill for the first time for the public to see the latest stages of the restoration. So all in all it was very much a special day. We had National Mills open weekend at the end of May and it was nice to see a good number of local visitors but was also pleasing to see some from the other side of the country. We welcomed Spratt’s Mystery Tour group during last week who all enjoyed their visit. For those interested in the local wild life, for the fourth year running the pair of kestrels again have taken up residence at the mill.. There are currently 5 eggs being nurtured, We have a video link through to the Suffolk Craft Shop / Glass & Craft where their activities can be seen. Kestrels are adaptable in their use of nest sites, but do not build their own nests. They often use ledges on buildings high up. We have a box perched under the locum and they have used this site year after year. It is anticipated the eggs will hatch some time during early June. The chicks fledge gradually when they are around four weeks old. They explore increasing distances from the nest, but return to it to roost for another couple of weeks. Adults continue to feed the young for a month after fledging, during which time they will learn to catch their own food. The usual pair of swans are nesting and we look forward to the cygnets appearing during June, if they stick to their normal routine they will stay at the Mill for a week or so before heading to Toppersfield Bridge Hadleigh. We have another pair of swans that have been enjoying the northern stretch of river, we know the female is 2 years old, from Mistley she moved to Dovercourt before pairing up and coming here to Kersey Works to the frame continue, we are now able to give relatively safe access to the upper floors with the exception of the top floor. This being where works are continuing with repairing the main structural timbers, floor joists and roof valley. The friends of Kersey Mill Black Tie Dinner Dance tickets are now available. Saturday 30th July. Tickets £38pp. 7pm til Midnight. Do please book early for this very enjoyable evening. The friends of Kersey Mill Black Tie Dinner Dance tickets are now available. Saturday 30th July. £45. 7pm til Midnight. Do please book early for this very enjoyable evening.

Do You Eat Mindfully...? Mindfulness is the watchword of the moment and can be applied to many areas of our lives. We all tend to get on with life on auto-pilot without thinking too much about some things – including what and how we eat. We have our routines, and like to be in our comfort zone but life is very busy for most people and healthy eating can get pushed lower down the list of priorities. So we grab food on the run which is usually high fat, high sugar and high carb but often low on nutritional value. You’ll get a quick energy boost but, as the body processes it quickly, it’s soon followed by another dip, you grab more food and so it goes on... suddenly you’ve eaten too many calories but are actually short on nutrition. As a result, mindless eating is likely to mean overeating which could easily lead to weight gain. Mindful eating simply means paying attention to your food, as a result you’ll enjoy it more and become aware of how you feel when you eat certain foods, for example overeating high fat/sugar/carb food often causes people to feel lethargic and sleepy. By eating a well-balanced, nutritious diet your body will function as it should, you’ll have loads more energy and sleep better. Cambridge Weight Plan has 6 steps which have been devised for weight loss but also help retrain long-term eating to maintain a healthy weight. If you’d like help to give your body a boost and lose some weight (average weight loss is a stone a month) into the bargain why not try Cambridge Weight Plan..? Research has proven that dieters are more successful with support. Accredited Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant Val Lord has over 7 years’ experience so, for individual help with your weight problem, contact her today on 01449 737113/07519 177645 or www.facebook.com/val.lord.cwp. For more information, go to www.cambridgeweightplan.com/valL *the rate of weight loss may vary according to the individual.

Synergy Cafe - guess the name of the bear The name of the bear was ‘La La’ and now lives in Hadleigh with the winner, Ruth Ferguson. Thank you all for your support, £51 was raised for the Synergy Cafe.

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Another busy month at St Mary’s has whizzed by! Ipswich Town Trip We have set up a fantastic learning link between the school and Ipswich Town Football Club. We had the chance to see Ipswich play MK Dons, which was a very exciting match! In the end, Ipswich won 3 – 2 so we saw plenty of goals! As well as enjoying the match, it was fun to meet the Ipswich Town mascot, ‘Crazee’. The children took lots of notes during the match and spent the following week producing writing inspired by the experience. Next season, we hope to develop the link further with some work on reading. Theatre Trip Year 5 and 6 children from the Art Club visited the Ipswich Regent Theatre as part of the Arts Award Explore qualification, which they will be completing in a few weeks’ time. The children were allowed backstage to see where the orchestra performs and the actors get changed. We even took a bow on the stage! It is so important to develop children’s understanding and appreciation of the creative arts and it was a fascinating trip. Thanks to all at the theatre for being so accommodating! Art Exhibition As always, it was a real pleasure to visit the Art Exhibition at St Mary’s Church. Thank you to all the people involved in making it such an enjoyable experience. There were fascinating demonstrations of watercolour and oil painting. It was great to be involved in drawing caricatures with Brian Haylock. Another highlight was learning about restoring old paintings with Chrissie Scott. She taught the children how to clean paintings carefully and they really enjoyed having a go. Above all it was great to soak up the atmosphere and see all the beautiful work produced by local artists. Pentecost Party! Lots of the children visited the church to enjoy a Pentecost Party! We made melon kebabs (one red melon, one orange, one yellow), made fire headbands, and did some dancing with flags! Thanks to all the members of the church community, who made us feel very welcome. They gave us Pentecost cake because it was the Church’s birthday. Before the visit, the children learned about Pentecost and took part in craft activities. National Tests During May, the children in Years 2 and 6 have been taking national tests. We would like to take this opportunity to share how proud we are of all they have achieved. The children have shown great resilience and determination. Their approach to the tests has been a real credit to them. The children really have worked hard to be the best they can be. Well done to all the children! Gardening Club The children in Gardening Club have been working hard to make the front of the school and the courtyard look beautiful! At first, there was a lot of tidying up to do and then the children have been planting bedding plants, bulbs, grass seed and potatoes. The children are very responsible and have been litter-picking to keep the school grounds neat and tidy. Five containers have been painted to look like the Olympic rings, which was very messy! The yellow marigolds in the yellow ring look very pretty! Café Church Chestnut Class enjoyed visiting the church for the Friday morning ‘café’ service. As always, it was nice to meet members of the community at the church. Thanks to Martin and Daniel, who presented the children with Bibles during the visit.

The Armchair Players In May we celebrated our 7th Anniversary with some lovely cakes made by one of our members and free drinks provided by our funds. We read Out Of Order, a fast moving comedy by Ray Cooney. We are a play reading group that meet on the second Monday of each month. For more information contact Jackie on 01473 824229

The 177th Hadleigh Show Saturday 21st May 2016 Despite a variable forecast the weather stayed dry and the crowds came out in force once again to visit our popular local Show. The highlight of the Show for many were the fantastic displays in the Grand Ring by the Royal Signals White Helmets Display Team. With 24 bikes and riders they entertained the crowds with amazing bike control including the iconic pyramid and breath-taking fire jump. The ground was hard and uneven causing a few wobbles, but the crowd, who were 9 deep in places, enjoyed the spectacle. New to this year was the Cookery Demonstration area, where mouth-watering food was prepared and cooked by local chefs, led by Malcolm Long of the Barn at Assington. Great entertainment, and some people even got to sample the final produce. The Education area also proved popular with the Sheep Show, art work from local schools in the Education Tent and the conservation garden with Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Suffolk Beekeepers. The highlight of the Show for this year’s Director, James Harris, was the farm machinery demonstration which showcased the last 100 years of farm mechanisation and saw four generations of this family in the ring together. Numerous local trade stands were showcasing their businesses and the Food Hall and catering courts were busy all day with many local producers to tempt the taste buds. The Flower Show and Rural Craft Marquees were, as usual, filled with a spectacle of colour and talented craftsmen, and the Art Tent sold a record number of painting for local artists. The Hadleigh Farmers’ Agricultural Association would like to thank everyone who has supported or visited the show this year. So whether you have been attending this event for years or came for the first time, we hope to see you again next year on 20th May 2017.

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In 1965 Clive left the RAF and joined a dental practice in Friar’s Street Sudbury. It was whilst working here that he got struck down with a serious bout of glandular fever and to keep him occupied while he recovered he began sketching and painting local houses. Madgwick’s works began attracting attention and as his reputation grew so did demand for his work. He exhibited in numerous galleries in East Anglia and also became a member of the Society of Equestrian Artists, the United Society of Artists and the Royal Society of British Artists. His paintings can be found in many collections including the private collection of Her Majesty The Queen. There are seven paintings on display and all are for sale ranging in price from £1,150 to £2,350 with subjects including Honfleur Harbour in France, The coast at Brancaster and a day at The Steam Rally.

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News from The Station Well, May came and went quickly, I hope that all that attended this year’s Hadleigh Show had an enjoyable time. It was lovely for me to chat to so many of you. I enjoy engaging with people and the Show gave me an amazing opportunity to chat with local Hadleigh and surrounding village residents as well as those from far and wide that come into our lovely town just for the Show. Once again the summer approaches and the grass and weeds grow ever quicker and taller. And from the sheds come the Gardening paraphernalia the mowers, strimmer’s and tools and compost. But have you thought about what would happen if they were stolen, the hassle of finding replacements, and the money and time lost? My advice is to security mark your tools and machinery with postcode/house number, and make a record of model number’s , serial numbers and photograph the machinery. If it is stolen the photos and serial numbers could help the police identify the items if they are found. The police and insurance company will also need the details when you report it. Once you have used your tools, remember to put them away in your shed and lock it! Do not ever think it will never happen to you, because it could. Is your house secure? With this warmer weather it is easy to leave windows wide open when you are just popping out to collect the children from school or to get some milk. An opportunist thief will seize this opportunity when your property is most vulnerable. It only takes a thief a few seconds to see if the premises are empty, pull out and empty all the drawers and cupboards throughout the house. You may return home to utter chaos and the heart break of losing family items. Knowing a stranger has been through all your most private items is very upsetting. ALWAYS shut and lock doors and downstairs windows. Upstairs windows can be left locked and ajar. Here are a few pointers to protect your property • Fit good quality locks to doors, windows and sheds. • Put up some lights for use at night and one to shine on your shed. • Fit an alarm for home and shed if possible • Mark all gardening equipment and electrical equipment (UV pens) • Make note of model numbers and serial numbers and keep safe. • Photograph the items and any imperfections on the items. • Photograph all jewellery in colour with a small ruler at side to show the size of item and approx. cost to replace each item and get this updated regularly. For any further assistance or advice, Hadleigh Safer Neighbourhood Team can be contacted via Email: hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk Call: 101 (non emergency) Call: 999 (emergency) Until next time PCSO 3173 Julia Bignell, based at Hadleigh Police Station, Magdalen Road

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Issue 34 comes out at the beginning of The Hadleigh Historian June and contains a variety of subjects The Hadleigh Historian that cover aspects of the town’s history June - July 2016 Price £3 Issue 34 from medieval times to the present day. Nigel Crisp of Hadleigh has contributed a most interesting feature entitled ‘The education portion, brave rustics and Paris’, which was sparked off by an item advertised on eBay in France. Although Revd Robert McAll was pastor at Hadleigh Congregational Church for only two years, he was so influenced by the pattern of ministry he found here that he used the Hadleigh model when founding his mission in 1870s war-torn Paris. ‘Stories of Semer Workhouse’ has three mini-biographies of Hadleigh inmates in 1861, who had been placed there when circumstances beyond their control hit their families. Workhouses were originally designed to be the last resort for the needy but Cosford Union Workhouse at Semer does not always seem to conform to the grim picture of ‘Dickensian’ workhouses that is so often portrayed. Also from the 19th century is the story of a new road in Hadleigh and its creation by Ipswich and Suffolk Freehold Land Society with the intension of increasing the number of males qualified to vote. Three such schemes were set up in Hadleigh, first at Gallows Hill (see The Hadleigh Historian Special 3); this one that eventually became known as New Cut; and a further unsuccessful plan, which will be the subject of a future issue. When Hadleigh became a borough in 1618, the first Common Council set up a very strict dress code for its members, which involved wearing certain outer garments when in public. ‘The Mayor’s gown’ looks at the occasions when this clothing was to be worn and the link with the official gown worn by today’s mayor. “We are the Hadleigh Clothiers” continues the story of Thomas Alabaster (1519-1592). This time the script for the ‘Hadleigh Year of the Sheep’ presentation is included, which was written and performed by Tony Springall of Clevedon, who is 13-times great-grandson of Thomas Alabaster. You may like to have a look at Hadleigh and the Alabaster family: the story of a Suffolk town during the Tudor and Stuart periods (2005), which was co-authored by Tony and can be borrowed from Hadleigh Library. A new publication of great interest is The Medieval Manor and Town of Hadleigh (2016), an A4 booklet packed with detail presented in a most accessible way by Margaret Woods of Layham. Would you like to challenge The Hadleigh Historian to investigate a particular person or event connected with the history of the town? It could be a subject that has intrigued you and needs exploring or a well-known story that should be further investigated? Please contact the editor, Sue Andrews on 01449 740673. Issue 34 (June-July 2016) is on sale at Avis the Newsagent and Idler Bookshop in Hadleigh High Street and at Hollw Trees Farm Shop in Semer, price £3. 60732 Historian 33:Layout 1

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A Midsummer Dream for Dominic With all the recent programmes on television and radio it won’t have escaped anyone’s notice that 2016 commemorates 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare. Here in Hadleigh a pupil from Hadleigh Community Primary School is playing his part in marking the event and helping to put his town and school on the map! In March 200 children from Suffolk auditioned for a part in Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ which will be directed at the New Wolsey Theatre in June and July by the world famous Sir Trevor Nunn. Twenty children were chosen - and Dominic from Hadleigh was one of them. The opportunity is a fantastic one and will be a significant commitment with no less than 14 performances. As a very young boy Dominic was probably one of the last children to elect to ‘perform’ or speak publicly and his turnaround and success is a huge testimony to the support, and encouragement Dominic has received throughout his years at Hadleigh Community Primary. The Hadleigh school – (which recently took its 90 strong choir to perform at Snape Maltings), is renowned locally for its strength in Music and Sport and the extracurricular opportunities that include Drama, Dance, Wildlife Explorer Clubs and School Camp. Dominic would like to take this opportunity to thank his school and Miss Lesley’s SPA for their support. And we wish you every success Dominic.......but please, please, DON’T break a leg!

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Roots to the 92 Have you ever thought about writing a book? I suspect many have, it’s a common enough ‘bucket list’ goal, but finding inspiration to get started and then keeping the momentum going can be tricky. It is something I have wrestled with for some time, but in the end I used one goal to achieve another. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but I wanted to visit all current 92 football league grounds. Last Autumn I’d notched up 84 of them, but after 44 years of footie watching getting to the 92 had become a bit of an ongoing sore with no end in sight. Things then fell in to place – with my eldest son Jim moving back home to Hadleigh I now had my match-day mate back, we shelled out a plan to see the remaining eight, and set 2 April 2016 as the end date when my team (Southend) were due to play at Blackpool. It was then I decided to kill two birds with one stone and put pen to paper on it all. I set myself the target of writing up one ground visit a day, which by and large I stuck to. Deciding how to cover it all was key – I considered that even the most die-hard fan would not be remotely interested in reading about how many corners their team had in a match in 1982 (even if I could remember or look it up). So I decided to steer clear of giving match reports, and instead tell a tale of experiences and what it was like to be there. ‘Style’ was the next decision and I opted for what I hope comes across as a ‘dry humour’ approach, I wanted it to entertain as well as be a memory-jerker. Having a unique name is key too – Southend play at Roots Hall so I built that in to the title. Coming towards the end of the writing I still needed to find something extra to round things off – this came by setting up a meeting in Blackpool with an exinternational who I had helped chair off the pitch at a promotion party back in 1981. The bonus was that he then kindly agreed to write a Foreword for the book. The easiest part in the whole process has been the publishing – there are online tools which make this simple including cover design, and the cost need not be prohibitive (I did it for less than £100). The publisher even sets up the ‘buy’ links with Amazon for you. Just publishing might be enough for some but I’m looking to have some fun playing at marketing it, mostly online via fan websites. I’m also fortunate in that Jim is a web designer and so together we have crafted a site where people can learn more about the book, see a picture video and buy if they wish. You can find our efforts at www.rootstothe92.co.uk Go on, why not start writing today?! Andrew Leeder

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Albireo Summer is upon us and for astronomers it is a bit of a Marmite situation; you either love it or you hate it. The hours of darkness are few and when the Moon is in the sky for two weeks, the observable month seems way too short. But some gems are to be beheld and this month if you have large binoculars or a small telescope you can see the best double star in the entire sky. To see Albireo you will need binoculars no lower than 15x70 and a telescope of at least 3 inches aperture. Anything less will just resolve this double star as a single star which will be no use for this exercise. Where To Find It: Albireo is located in the constellation of Cygnus the swan which in June skies is rising perfectly as darkness falls. The map here will help you to locate it very easily, the star we are looking for is also a stunning golden yellow of magnitude 3. What We Are Looking At: The primary star is classed as a K311 bright giant. These stars are much cooler than our Sun's 6,000 degree c surface temperature, coming in at some 4,100 degrees c. The star is around 20 times the size of the Sun and around 100 times more luminous. Another star actually orbits Albireo, but cannot be seen unless you have a very large telescope. This other star orbits at a distance of 46 Astronomical Units (1 A.U. is 93,000,000 miles). This star system lies at a distance of 386 light years away, so the light reaching our eyes left the system in around 1630. The blue star in the picture is classed as a B8Ve main sequence star and has a much hotter surface temperature of 12,000 degrees c, with a diameter of 3 times that of our Sun and 175 times more luminous. These stars are actually gravitationally bound together in space, and the blue star orbits the yellow primary in a period equalling 7,270 years. The colours are truly outstanding to see, and some observers see the colours blend to a greenish tinge. If you can I fully recommend you get out and see it . Until next month, Clear Skies, Neil. Any questions please contact me at neilnorman03@gmail.com

Rotary Review CLUB EVENTS: The past two months have been very quiet with little to report. However, the Spring trip has just taken place and this year it was to North Kent based near Maidstone with 6 couples participating. On the first day everyone visited Chatham Dockyard and with much to see and do it took up most of the day. The weather was good and everyone enjoyed themselves touring ships, submarines and the famous rope works amongst other displays. On the second day the party split up with some going to Rochester for its Charles Dickens connection, some to Leeds Castle which was close by and some to Sissinghurst Gardens. The weather was cooler but remained dry. SPEAKERS: 1 Steve Laing, an Associate Member and mine host at the Queens Head, demonstrated to use of a defibrillator and at a later meeting members watched a video showing CPR and its importance immediately a stroke occurs and before a defibrillator is deployed. 2 The Rotary District Governor, Dorothy Pulsford-Harris, paid her annual visit bringing members up to date with activities in the District and Internationally. The best news is that the fight against Polio is going really well. In the last 12 months there have been only 10 new cases worldwide all in Pakistan and Afghanistan but this is a 60% reduction on the previous year. The campaign has been extended to 2019 as it takes 2 years without any new cases to declare a country polio free. Of course the immunisation programmes continue well into the future. The district also collected and sent £16000 to help with the Cumbrian floods. Dorothy wished the Club well in its battle to survive and offered all the help which District could provide. There will be more news of the Club's future in the July edition but meanwhile anyone who wishes to find out about Rotary should contact David 01473 827226.

Technology / Posture! Being a Registered Osteopath for nearly 25 years, I have seen many trends in treatments and exercise regimes. Also a great deal of change in technology, which the body has struggled to adapt to at the same rate. However sometimes you cannot beat a little bit of common sense. We need to be aware of our posture, even when we are not challenging it with the demands we are putting on it. Over the last 10 years as a generation we are slouching more. We are seeing changes in teenagers that once we would have only associated with the eldely! This is due to the amount of time we spend on our phones, using laptops and generally not moving around as much. To coin a phrase everything is within a “touch of a button”. The effects are not only physical but also can be psychological, generally making us feel down. However all these things are easily rectified? Use your phone to your advantage, set a reminder every hour to look at sitting posture whilst working. Sit back in your chair and use the supports provided, look at how your screen/eye angles are set. Even if this is only maintained for a few minutes there is plenty of evidence to show that a better posture makes us feel better! Here at Backs for the Future, we take all this into account when treating the problems that arise from bad posture, by giving you the knowledge and the tools to deal with it. Lucinda A Salway DO, Registered Osteopath Tel: 01473 820123 Mobile: (07818) 420029 info@backsforthefuture.co.uk www.backsforthefuture.co.uk

A New Rugby Club and proposals for New Homes Orchard Meadows, Hook Lane, Hadleigh 1

A recent study by Cambridge University re-affirms there is a need to deliver over 240,000 new homes per annum in England. Suffolk will need to do its part in meeting this delivery, and current figures suggest this could be up to a possible 95,0002 new homes by 2036. In turn, Babergh District Council (BDC) will need to find suitable sites to help meet its targets of approx. 330 new homes per annum. As a principal town in the District, a proportion of these homes will need to be found in Hadleigh. Orchard Meadows is being promoted by a Partnership of local landowners and Hadleigh Rugby Club (HRFC). The proposed development will: • provide varied homes to help BDC meet its housing requirements; • deliver a new home for Hadleigh RFC and recreational facility for the local community. The site is located off Hook Lane, to the south east of Hadleigh Town Centre. It is well defined, abutting the existing built up area. The site would appear to offer a logical extension to the Town. Hadleigh RFC must dramatically improve its facilities in order to provide rugby for both men and women, and to meet the needs of its growing youth membership. HRFC considers the Hook Lane site preferable to other potential sites in the area. The Partners are committed to creating an attractive environment for new residents, a community space in keeping with its surroundings and shaped by ecology and landscaping enhancements. Orchard Meadows is a sustainable and sympathetic extension to this lively market town and will deliver tangible social and economic benefits to the community. The Partners believe it is essential to listen to what local people have to say. Conversations with local stakeholders, particularly at an early stage of the design process, will help to improve the quality of the proposal. The first stage of public consultation will be on 17th and 18th of June. Local residents, businesses and other interested parties are encouraged to come along to find out more about the plans. Members of the Project Team will be on hand to explain the proposals and answer any questions. The public exhibition will be held in “the Dining Room” at Hadleigh Town Hall, The Guildhall, Market Place, Hadleigh IP7 5DN where. The timings for each session are as follows: Friday 17th June 2016 10am to 8pm Saturday 18th June 2016 9.30am to 1.30pm Contact: info@orchardmeadowshadleigh.co.uk 1

Alan Holmans, Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research ‘New estimates of housing demand and need in England, 2011 to 2031’ 2 Suffolk devolution proposals.

Hadleigh’s Oldest Plumbing and Heating Firm to close Rowland & Simpson Plumbing and Heating was first established in 1956 by Joe Rowland and David Simpson. I was their first apprentice in 1966. In 1994 I took over the business from David on his retirement. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my customers, many whom have become good friends over the years. I have not enjoyed the best of health of late so on becoming 65 I have decided to retire. Thank you again for your custom, Gary Girling

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PUBLIC EXHIBITION

HAVE YOUR SAY Orchard Meadows, Hadleigh Housing & Sports Proposals for Land at Hook Lane, Hadleigh We are hosting a 2-day Public Exhibition on 17 & 18 June 2016 to present proposals and receive public opinion. The Exhibition will be held as follows;

Friday 17th June 2016 from 10am to 8pm at Hadleigh Town Hall, The Guildhall, Market Place, Hadleigh IP7 5DN (in the Dining Room)

Saturday 18th June 2016 from 9.30am to 1.30pm at Hadleigh Town Hall, The Guildhall, Market Place, Hadleigh IP7 5DN (in the Dining Room) Details of the proposals will be available at the Exhibition and Members of the Project Team will be on hand to answer any queries. Feedback forms will be available for visitors to the Exhibition to record comments.

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Replay Cabaret And Dance Evening With Paella Supper (Veggie Alternative Available)

Friday 24th June 2016 Tickets are now available for our annual Replay evening with Paella (or veggie alternative) supper. Tickets are £13 (£12 for members) and are available from Chris Terry 311102 and Ondra Butler 310524. Please bring your own drinks and glasses.

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Jukebox Summertime This show has a summertime vibe, with all the fun and excitement of holiday time. The songs are mostly from the jukebox era of the 1960¹s and include numbers from iconic artists such as The Beatles, The Kinks, Dusty Springfield and The Beachboys. For a trip back to the 1960¹s come and join us at

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MONKS ELEIGH FETE & DOG SHOW CELEBRATING THE QUEENS 90TH BIRTHDAY 1 pm to 6 pm Saturday 4th June 2016 Recreation Ground, Church Hill, Monks Eleigh IP7 7JL Traditional family fun and free entry To be opened by The BBC’s Martha Kearney and Rob Titchener from The Archers Live music by Paolo Morena http:monkseleighpc.onesuffolk.net/news-and-events/monks-eleigh-fete/ Proceeds of the Fete will contribute to maintaing the fabric of St. Peter’s Church, a 15th century place of worship in the heart of the village.

Poetry Corner The Indispensable Man Sometimes, when you’re feeling important Sometimes, when your ego is in bloom Sometimes, when you take it for granted You’re the most important man in the room Sometimes, when you feel that your leaving Would leave an unfillable hole Just try this simple experiment And see how it humbles your soul Take a bucket and fill it with water Put your hand in up to the wrist Remove it and the hole that remains there Is the measure of how you’ll be missed You can move it around whilst its in there Slosh the water to and fro But remove it and within a second The waters the same as before The moral to this is quite simple Do the best that you possibly can Be proud of yourself but remember There is no indispensible man. Author unknown

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Cricket’s Silver Lining to the Story of Slogger Hart A Sports club has been reunited with a valuable silver tankard it presented as a wedding gift to one of its legendary figures more than a century ago. William Allen Hart, who was part of Sudbury Cricket Club during a golden era at the end of the 19th century, received the inscribed pint mug from his team mates as a wedding gift in 1899. It was at a time when “Slogger” Hart’s playing days were reaching an end, and as a widower was marrying for the second time at the age of 46. The hard hitting tonker, who farmed at Edwardstone, was part of the club committee that saw it develop its present ground in 1892. His matches for the club included fixtures with the MCC. An investigation into his history has been sparked by reports that online £45 bids were being sought for a copy of the club’s 200th anniversary history book, written in 1987. Louis Brooks, club chairman, explained: “We were totally taken aback when the tankard came up online for £500. It was being offered by a dealer, who bought it recently at a Suffolk auction.” He said three members of the club had put up money to buy the tankard, which he hoped would be used as a trophy for individuals making special efforts to help the club. Mr Brooks said at a club dinner in 1936, Hart was remembered in a speech by then president, Frank Nott. He described the late farmer as the best Sudbury CC c1896 with William Allen Hart “slogger” he had ever seen. fourth from left, back row The 19th century cricketer’s father, Jeremiah Kerr Hart, was born in Edwardstone in 1815. He became an Inland Revenue officer. He married at South Shields in 1842, and among his six children was William Allen Hart, who was born in Kilmarnock in 1853. In his early 20s, William Allen Hart and his younger brother Henry moved to work with their second cousin William Hart, at 160-acre The Willows, Edwardstone. William died in 1874 and, although he had a daughter, the cricketer took over the running of the farm. Henry also farmed at Boxford, and eventually died in 1938, aged 84. William Allen Hart married Elizabeth Mary Machin in 1881, but she died in 1892, while having The Willows, Edwardstone, their first child. The offspring died within a where William Allen Hart short time. In 1899, Hart married Edith farmed Parsons, of the Firs, Boxford, who was 20 years his junior. The couple were married in London, when the certificate said he was living in Marylebone. They had a daughter Eileen, who was 13 when her father died, aged 63, in 1916. His final address was given as Boser House Farm, Boxford. In 1924, daughter Eileen (1903-1991) married Arthur Ronald Byham (19041955), and at one time they were living in Chilton. Their son Ronald Roy Byham (1925-2004), a driving instructor, married Sylvia (nee Parker) in 1950, and she became a district councillor and mayor of Sudbury, dying a short time ago. One of her two sons, David Byham, a great grandson of the cricketer, lives locally at Long Melford. He commented: “I was aware there were distant relatives by the name of Hart, but had not previously heard of the cricket connection.”

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Summer Concert SATURDAY 15TH JULY 7 P.M. AT ELMSETT VILLAGE HALL The Girls Friendship Club and Elmsett School will be taking part

Sudbury Symphony Orchestra Commemoration Concert 26th June Sudbury Symphony Orchestra’s next concert on 26th June at 6pm at St Peters Church, Market Hill, Sudbury celebrates the life of Hedi Morgan who died in September 2015 at the age of 100. Hedy was the mother of the orchestra’s past Principal Flautist, Nigel Morgan and a very accomplished pianist whose professional career was cut short by Nazi persecution and the war. To commemorate her life and musical talents, Nigel asked the orchestra if they would play music that Hedy herself had played. Hedy (Hedwig) was born in Germany in 1915 and had been booked to give her first large-scale public recital as a pianist, playing Chopin’s 1st Piano Concerto at a concert hall in Stuttgart. Her father though came from a Jewish background and such a public concert was too dangerous in 1930s Germany. By 1936, the family had decided it would be safer for her to leave the country and at 20 years old, Hedy began a new life in England, becoming a teacher and later marrying Nigel’s father in 1939. Hedy loved England, she gave many piano recitals throughout her life including to servicemen during the war and usually for charity. But Hedy Morgan never performed her dreamed-of piano concerto. Nigel wanted a musical tribute to his mother and what better way than having the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra play the Chopin Piano concerto that his mother missed out on all those years ago? Our soloist on the 26th will be Jill Morton, a firm favourite with the orchestra’s audience. The concert will also include orchestral music by Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and Ippolitow-Iwanow, all pieces drawn from Hedy’s wartime and pre-war concerts. Programme: Frederic Chopin – No. 1 Piano Concerto in E Minor Felix Mendelssohn – Overture to Ruy Blas Pyotr Tchaikovsky – Orchestral Suite suite No. 4 - Mozartiana Michail Ippolitow-Iwanow – Procession of the Sardars from Caucasian Sketches Tickets: Adult £12, Child £2 ( to age 16 incl) Available from Compact Music, North Street and Sudbury Tourist Information Office (in the Library) and by email: tickets@sudburysymphonyorchestra.com. For all ticket enquiries please phone: 01787 375099. A limited number of tickets will be available on the door. www.sudburysymphonyorchestra.com

Parachute Party in aid of hospice Adrenaline junkies are invited to join the Parachute Party this July in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice. The local charity is looking for groups of people to join them and dozens of other supporters to skydive on Saturday 16 July at Beccles Airfield. The hospice is hoping to have a record number of people in St Elizabeth Hospice history jumping - all in one day! Joanne Rodger, St Elizabeth Hospice’s events and challenges fundraiser, said: “This year we are holding our first Parachute Party and we are looking for groups of friends, colleagues and families to enjoy the exhilarating experience of jumping out of a plane 10,000ft above ground – on the same day.” Where possible, groups will be able to go up in the plane together, and skydive one after the other. Each skydiver is asked to pay a £50 deposit and to raise a minimum of £300 for the hospice. Miss Rodger added: “We are hoping to have a record number of people in the hospice’s history jumping on the same day, all in aid of the hospice. “All the money raised from the skydives will go towards improving life for people living with a progressive illness such as cancer, motor neurone disease and heart failure in East Suffolk. “We already have 15 signed up, but if we have 50 people skydiving, we can raise thousands of pounds which would help make a huge difference to our patients and their families.” For more information and to sign up visit www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/parachuteparty, call 01473 723600 or email fundraising@stelizabethhospice.org.uk

The Fortnightly Tea Dances at The Delphi Club, Sudbury, 2.00 - 4.15 pm

June 8th - Townhouse Sound June 22nd - David Last Admission £3 including Draw Ticket & Refreshments We enjoy our dancing which supports Cancer Research UK, St. Nicholas Hospice and other local good causes

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Vintage Rally Great Waldingfield Airfield 18th & 19th June 2016 10.30 am to 5.00 pm daily

Steam Engines, Cars, Tractors, Motorcycles, Stationary Engines, Commercial Vehicles, Stalls, Children’s Entertainment Ring Events All Day Food Licensed Bar For more information Tel: Daniel Edwards 07712 262609

SOUNDS OF THE PAST Exhibition open on the first Sunday of every month

10.30am - 4 pm at the former United Reform Chapel Hall, Monks Eleigh IP7 7JE See a fantastic collection of over 500 vintage radios, gramophones, televisions and other sound related items Live entertainment and refreshments available throughout the day. Plus: Bryan at his 1938 Hammond (Tonewheel) Organ between 11am and 4 pm

Violets time for Tea Come and celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday

On Saturday 11th June 2016 2.30 pm until 4.30 pm at Whatfield Village Hall £3.50 per person includes tea/coffee (as much as you can drink) and a plate of sandwiches, cakes and scones all profits going towards the over 60’s Xmas Dinner

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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

groups (Mr Day) and the Year 9 and 10 girls (Miss Richards). The whole show was very well received by the audience, especially because Polar Collective (a local band) very kindly judged the show. Polar Collective took to Instagram and said; “Thank you to everyone at @hadleighmusic tonight. It was an absolute pleasure judging your 'H Factor' and you are all so talented! See you again soon”. It was a pleasure to have them be part of the event, and we hope that they will be visiting Hadleigh High very soon. We would also like to congratulate Thomas Hipkins for winning the competition. Mrs Calvino, who was Tom’s mentor, said, “Everyone was outstanding and it was such a fun night. I’m very proud of Tom as he deserved to win.”

Upcoming Exams:

12 Angry Jurors

Year 11s began their exams on Monday 16th May 2016 and will continue examinations until Wednesday 22nd June 2016. It is now we find out if all the hard work and effort the students have put in has paid off! We asked Miss Rowland (Head of Year 11) about the exams and she said “Students have been working very hard to prepare for their exams so we [staff members] would like to wish them all the best of luck!” Year 10 Double Science students had their first GCSE exam on the 25th May. The Year 10s have been working very hard for this exam and we are all hoping they achieve well in these exams and the ones in the future.

On 18th and 19th May, Hadleigh High put on a brilliant show of ’12 Angry Jurors’, more commonly known as 12 Angry Men. It was a very interesting performance as it was something completely different.

Lip Sync Battle The staff Lip Sync battle took place on the 6th May and was run by some of our Year 10s (supported by Mrs Calvino). Many teachers showed a lot of interest and the event went very well. This competition was held to raise money for #HadFest, altogether £50 was raised; Mrs

A group shot of the contestants Calvino said she was “pleased with the amount of interest shown, and the amount of money made to go towards #HadFest.” A massive thank you to the four judges from Year 10; Charlie Kebell, Aemilia Gillespie, Aurora Clare and James Tapp. A picture of the cup that went to the winner – Mr Betts!

The cast developed many skills through their rehearsals, especially perfecting their American accents. It was a great way to develop characterisation and gain lots of confidence. The cast performed it in a round which would have been quite scary for them, as you could see everybody at all times, which meant that everyone had to stay in character throughout the performance. Poppy Simmons, who played Juror 6, said “the whole experience was phenomenal and that she had never done anything like it”. Mr Day, who was one of the directors, said “the whole show was magnificent!” The show was very well received and we hope all the cast enjoyed themselves as much as the audience.

#HadFest H Factor hits Hadleigh High!

#HadFest is an upcoming event which is currently being organised by the Year 10s, to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. It is a festival themed family fun day, set up by Hadleigh High School for the Hadleigh Community. The event will take place on Saturday 16th July, between 12pm and 4pm. The Year 10s are currently securing donations, fund raising and booking acts for the main stage. Mrs Calvino said, “We are excited to have local bands such as ‘Polar Collective’ and ‘Waltzz’ perform for us, as well as some of our own pupils and ex-pupils including Jess Simmons and Harry Plank.” . To keep up with Had Fest follow us on our social media: Instagram: Had_Fest Twitter: @Had_Fest E-mail: Hadfest@hadleighhigh.net

Duke of Edinburgh

Tom Hipkins singing ‘Please Don’t Let Me Go’ by Olly Murs

The latest Duke of Edinburgh took place at Sizewell between the 9th and 10th May. The pupils of Hadleigh High School practiced skill activities such as cooking, physical activities and also volunteering work at charities and care homes. Each pupil did a total of three expeditions: a training one, a practice one and then the real thing. Taryn Chinnery in Year 10 said “Overall I thought it was a great experience and one that I will never forget.”

History Trip to London The Year 10 History students recently went on an educational trip to London to visit the Science Museum and experience a medicine tour in Southwark.

Megan Barlow singing ‘Feeling Good’ by Nina Simone On Tuesday 10th May, Hadleigh High put on a fantastic show of ‘The H Factor’. It was a great way for our fantastic singers of Hadleigh High to show their talent to the community. As in the style of The X Factor, there were 4 groups, each with a mentor: the Year 7 and 8 girls (Mr Betts) the boys (Mrs Calvino) the 38

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Jim Ebbs acted as the patient for the demonstration!

The students arrived at school bright and early for their trip to London to study medicine as it is a vital part of their GCSE, and with demonstrations that involved the students to make them more intriguing, the students learned some things that they couldn’t have learnt in a classroom. Staff said the trip was ‘really good’ and that the talk was ‘very informative’. The pupils said this trip was a ‘great experience’ and a ‘fantastic opportunity’ for them.

Shakespeare’s Untold Theatre Years 7 and 8 recently experienced an exciting Globe Theatre initiative. They went to see a performance which included Romeo and Juliet from the point of view of the party planner and Titus Andronicus from the perspective of the pie maker! It has been described as ‘terrific’. Students said ‘the acting was good’ and the fact it was ‘interactive’ was very appealing to them. Pupils said it was a very ‘enjoyable experience’ and they would ‘happily go again’.

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The Art of Presentation We were delighted to welcome Cameron Marshall (Chef and Proprietor) of ‘The Boathouse’ restaurant in Dedham. Cameron provided a demonstration of the different approaches which could be used to enhance the presentation of desserts using the same produce. Year 10 pupils were delighted to have had this opportunity. Although many of the techniques require great dexterity, students quickly mastered new skills including the piping of chocolate and fruit coulis. The results were very impressive and each dish showed a good deal of creativity resulting in the food looking highly attractive. These skills will prove to be invaluable for pupils as they develop the skills required to submit their practical work at GCSE. Pupils said; ‘The visit taught us many different techniques and how we could use these to make a dessert look really attractive. We really enjoyed piping with chocolate and aim to include this to improve the presentation of the food we include in the practical part of our GCSE exam.’ (written by Chloe Perry and Anna Vince)

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Do you or someone you know struggle to live without central heating? Suffolk’s Warm Homes Healthy People service (supported by all the District, Borough and County Councils in Suffolk) has secured funding from central government to help 270 households across Suffolk have fully-funded first time central heating. Terms and conditions apply. To qualify, households must meet one or more of the following financial criteria: Have a household income of less than £17,000; or be in receipt of Pension Credit; or be in receipt of any other means tested benefit; or spend more than 10% of net household income on fuel; or be in substantial fuel debt (over £1,000). In all circumstances the property must be owned by you or be privately rented (i.e. not a council house or housing association property) and must only have room heaters, open fires or VAT Personal is moving online from 2010of £20,000. storage heaters. saving must also not April be in excess In most circumstances the works will be carried out at no charge to you but if you rent privately your landlord may be expected to fund some of the costs. This will be determined as part of the assessment process. Due to the limitedthe funding vulnerable residents be late given priority. About newmore penalty regime forwill the To find out more, contact Sue Hall at the Homes Healthy People service payment ofWarm PAYE by email at whhp@eastsuffolk.gov.uk or call (local rate) 03456 037 686 and quote ‘DECC Central Heating Fund 01’. MoreDon’t information is available on details Suffolk County let these small panicCouncil’s you! Warm Homes Healthy People service website: Let us take the strain and worries away https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/warm-homes-healthy-people

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Dear Sir, I would like to thank the Surviving Winter in Hadleigh charity for all their help in keeping my front room warm with several bags of coal during December, January and February. I would like to thank all who have donated to Surviving Winter in Hadleigh. Although the weather was mild up until the end of February, it was still chilly in the house. With the breakdown of the back boiler, which sprung a small leak on 20th February, this meant no more open fire. Under the new tenants agreement the fireplace would have to be replaced with another form of heating, gas etc. There was no heating in the house until 16th March, so again thanks to SWH for the blankets, socks, lounge pants and fan heater during this stressful time. I will miss the open fire and so will the dog. A grateful Hadleigh resident

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Dear Sir, There is a lot in a name if you get it wrong as I did in the article in the May edition of HCN about the fishmonger on the Hadleigh market. Not good to be addressed as Robert Coots when you are really David Coote. Sincere apologies to David for the error and it wasn’t even a typo. However, I wasn’t wrong about his delicious fresh fish. Jan Devey

Dear Sir, Re: Night time traffic in Angel Street, Hadleigh. I have recently been contacted by residents of Angel Street, Hadleigh, who tell me they are becoming increasingly distressed by the noise levels of night time traffic speeding, and making a great deal of unnecessary noise, along this street and others in the area. Their evenings are frequently disturbed by this inconsiderate, immature behaviour. It is an unfortunate reality of our times that police presence is so very drastically reduced, however this is no excuse for such thoughtless behaviour by a few, which has unpleasant consequences for so many. It is time to call upon all citizens to take personal responsibility for our environment, recognizing that duty and privilege, and to take pride in creating a safe and pleasant town. Just a little courtesy would go a long way to improve all our lives. On a practical note, might I suggest the introduction of speed bumps at regular intervals along this street? A 20 mph limit is well overdue in built up areas, and should be introduced as soon as possible. I wish a good night’s sleep to you all, every night. Cllr. Christina Campbell, Babergh District Council, Hadleigh North

Dear Sir, Re: Telecoms Tower at Hadleigh Town Football Club. Babergh D.C. and Hadleigh T.C. have a legal duty to maintain Hadleigh’s Conservation Area. The siting of a 20 metre monopole (i.e. tower) on the NE corner of the Hadleigh United football pitch with 6 antennas and 2 dishes is within the Conservation Area Boundary. It is also in direct line of sight from many houses on Benton Street and those people who enjoy a walk down Tinkers Lane into the countryside. If the tower was sited on the SW corner of the pitch just outside the Conservation Area Boundary it would be further away and shielded by trees from most vantage points. This simple action would allow people to continue to enjoy England’s traditional landscapes and the view for future generations. The cost of extending the cables underground from the SW corner around the outfield to the NE corner would be minimal. This would be a small price for preserving the integrity of the Conservation Area and Hadleigh’s heritage. Roger Young

Dear Sir, It’s come to our attention that some Hadleigh residents found they were unable to vote in last month’s PCC elections as they were not on the Electoral Roll. If you didn’t receive a Polling Card it means you’re not eligible to vote. The registration system has changed so if, for example, you’ve moved into the area recently or just turned 18, it’s now up to you to register. It takes about three minutes by going to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote but you will need your National Insurance number which can be found on payslips etc. In order to vote in the EU Referendum you need to have registered by June 7th. You can also access this website on a smart phone. If you don’t have access to the internet or are not sure what to do, come along to the Labour Party office in Queen Street on Saturday June 4th between 10am and 2pm and we’ll help you. Penny Cook, Val Haines, Sue Monks, Rickaby Shearly-Sanders, Angela Wiltshire, Anita Young, Hadleigh Labour Group

News from Whatfield School Whatfield School loves adventure, and we are pleased to say that Key Stage 2 pupils have enjoyed two exciting exploits away from home! The younger pupils went to Thorpe Woodlands with Bildeston Primary School, and had a fantastic time being challenged with all the adventurous activities that were available. Pupils stayed in the purpose built log cabin, and enjoyed kayaking, climbing, archery and caving as part of their three day experience. We know this visit developed their selfconfidence and was wonderful for forging friendships across the schools. As I write, we are away with the older pupils at Africa adventure. This is a fantastic opportunity for pupils to empathise with villagers in Africa, and they perform a huge range of tasks to try to assist the villagers who would like to move back to their village. Pupils enjoy team-building games, climbing, low ropes, archery, clearing a minefield and organising ways to get fresh water to the village. At Whatfield we believe this residential experience is invaluable in developing the children’s ability to understand the lives of others, and is also a fantastic teambuilding experience. Again, we are away with Bildeston Primary School, and strong friendships have grown during the week, which will be a great help when pupils move on to their High School. Whatfield School were pleased to celebrate a fantastic win at the regional heat of gymnastics. Pupils prepared routines and were excited to visit Piper Vale gym in Ipswich to perform in front of the other schools, parents and the judges. The scores were very close, but Whatfield got through to the Suffolk Finals in Bury St Edmunds in June, and are looking forward to the challenge of competing against the best school gymnasts in Suffolk! Back at school we were excited to see our duck eggs hatch, and the baby ducklings move off with their mother duck to enjoy the pond and wildlife area in our lovely school grounds. No sooner had she left than we were amazed to find that another mallard duck had decided to choose the Early Years Area to lay her clutch of eggs! Pupils in class 1 decided it was important to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday on her real birthday as well as her official one. A cake was made, cards were sent and party was enjoyed by all. Whatfield has continued to concentrate on their fitness levels by running the golden mile, and so far pupils have reached Portugal on their journey to Rio for the start of the Olympics. We always have lots of exciting activities to look forward to, and as always, if you would like to visit us and have a look round our lovely school you are very welcome. Please telephone 01473 823 309 or email whatfieldcps@talk21.com to make an arrangement to meet us. Lynne Golding, Headteacher www.whatfield.suffolk.sch.uk

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The Tempest from Sudbury to Spain! William Shakespeare

July 5th to 9th at 7.45pm

Sudbury Dramatic Society, based at The Quay Theatre is delighted to announce their summer 2016 production of The Tempest, celebrating the 400th birthday of William Shakespeare, which is on at The Quay from Tuesday 5th to Saturday 9th July at 7.45pm Following the performances at The Quay the whole production goes on tour with a Garden Performance at Magpies, Little Maplestead on 16th and 17th July at 2pm and then SDS will be taking it to a small community theatre in Spain at Laroles, in Las Alpujarras on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada at the end of July. The Tempest is one of Shakespeare’s shortest plays - about magic, monsters and the marooned, shipwrecks and shape-shifting. An ensemble of 9 actors playing several parts and live musicians will bring this mystical play to life, using silks from local suppliers in Sudbury to weave the magic and symbolise the different characters. Although the sources are unclear, The Tempest has been linked to Spanish and Spanish-Caribbean origins, strengthening the links between the community-based theatrical spaces in Sudbury and the theatre in Spain. Theatrical, musical and visual devices are all being combined in this production to make the play accessible and to communicate with all audiences, creating a Tempest for everyone to enjoy. Tickets for The Tempest at The Quay Theatre are available now for on 01787 374745 or online at www.quaysudbury.com. For more information on the Garden and Spanish performances of The Tempest and links to purchase tickets go to www.sudburydramatic.com

The Unhappy Medium by Pat Whymark, Julian Harries & Pat Marlowe

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Common Ground present an “entrancing” new comedy. Set in the 1920s, The Unhappy Medium tells the story of Montague Faulke, a “spiritualist” and some-time music hall entertainer (played by Julian Harries), as he struggles with his conscience, his creditors and his put-upon assistant Aubrey Miles (Patrick Marlowe who last performed with Common Ground in The Signalman). Matters come to a head when Faulke comes under the scrutiny of psychic investigator Morton McLean, played by Dick Mainwaring – his last appearance with the company was in Stuff In The Attic. Both he and Pat Marlowe have appeared in Eastern Angles' Christmas shows. Expect oodles of ectoplasm, lashings of levitation and a bump or two in the night. Common Ground Theatre Co was set up in 2007 by Pat Whymark and Julian Harries to create new music theatre. We have been touring steadily since then, mainly within East Anglia, producing seventeen new plays which have been received stunning reviews both here and in London. We have received funding from Heritage Lottery Fund, The Suffolk Foundation, The Seckford Foundation, Suffolk Youth Ops, The Brook Trust and Suffolk Single Gateway. Common Ground are committed to keeping small-scale theatre alive and well in East Anglia, presenting shows that are, first and foremost, entertaining. Our productions are character-based and always emotionally engaging. Julian Harries & Pat Whymark are the creative team behind The Mystery of St Finnigan's Elbow, Dial M For Murgatroyd & many more Eastern Angles xmas shows, and it is that sense of playfulness that we hope runs through all our work. As an actor Julian has appeared in Eastenders, Detectorists, Spies of Warsaw, Doctors, and performed with The Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal National Theatre and in the West End. “The spoof to beat all spoofs” (The Observer) “Blissfull” (The Times) "Madcap comedy gold" (The Stage) "A marvellous romp...should delight even the most jaded of viewers" - (In Suffolk) (from reviews of recent Whymark-Harries productions) Polstead Village Hall – Tuesday 7th June - 7.30pm Box Office: 07807 341364 Tickets - £10/£7 (U18s)

Suffolk Open Studios unveils line up for Summer 2016 The Suffolk art community will be opening its studio doors in June as part of the Suffolk Open Studios initiative. Around 130 artists have signed up for the month-long event in June, inviting members of the public to view them at work and browse exhibitions. Open Studio Event, Hubs and Trails, which will run on the weekends of 4/5th, 11/12th, 18/19th and 25/26th June. Not all artists will exhibit on every weekend so it is important for visitors to check opening dates and times on the website or in the directory. There will be a huge range of art on display across the county, including oils, watercolours, acrylics, photography, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, glassware, sculpture, 2D and 3D mixed media, printmaking, mosaics and much more. The aim of the Open Studios network is to both literally and figuratively open doors between artists and their local communities. As Suffolk Open Studios chair Bridget Palmer says, “Art, in all its forms is for everyone to enjoy. We, as artists, make art because we love it. To share what we do and talk about what we love is what Suffolk Open Studios is about.” Suffolk Open Studios has been running since 1993 and has grown from a group of around 15 local artists. At this point it now boasts 129 full members, 12 associate members and 5 art galleries. More and more artists are collaborating these days to create a great experience for visitors, with artist trails incorporating several studios, often with refreshments provided by the artists. Bridget Palmer reminds us that artists will have artwork to sell in their studios or hubs, though there is never any pressure on anyone to buy. If visitors choose to do so, it’s a great opportunity to buy interesting, affordable artwork, direct from the artist who made it. She says, “We would love it if you left our studios having gained some inspiration and insight into what being an artist is all about. After all as Picasso very famously quoted ‘All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up’.” Visitors are guaranteed a warm, friendly welcome and a fascinating insight into the world of art. As usual Suffolk Open Studios will be publishing a free colour directory of all exhibiting artists, which includes details on where they are located and when they will be open. This is the essential guide for all art lovers. There is no need to book when a studio is open; outside of those times however it would be prudent to book a visit. Information is also available via the website, www.suffolkopenstudios.org where artists can also find more details about becoming members.

Nayland Open Gardens Sunday 12th June 2 - 6 pm Tickets from Gardens and Hall, £5, Children Free Teas in the Village Hall - Car Parking www.naylandconservation.org.uk

Poetry Corner Magdalen House Day Centre We could not pass this lovely day Our Queen celebrating ninety today Always radiant and stylishly dressed Greeting her family and all the guests’ So thought we would have a special tea And toast our Queen Elizabeth you see. God Bless our Queen

Roll up! Roll up! Ladies, Gentlemen and Children! The Friends of Boxford School will be bringing the CIRCUS to Boxford, July 2nd ! The Friends of Boxford School urgently need to raise funds to carry on supporting activities and trips for the children of our school for the 2016/17 academic year. We have invited a professional Circus company: Popup Circus, and their 3 performers (no animals), to present two, fun filled, 45 minute shows with Juggling, magic, hula hoops, plate spinning, clowning and much more ! Alongside the shows, from 12 - 5 pm, the FOBS team will be running the usual summer fair staples such as: a BBQ, Bar, stalls, & our ever popular raffle. We hope that the fun of the circus and the other activities will not only attract families of the school, but the greater community. All are welcome ! As a result of the previous generosity from parents, villagers, parish councils, and other donors, the Friends of Boxford school have been able to fund many class activities and trips this year, such as: visits to the Science centre, zoo, Ipswich museum, a theatre workshop, a Forest school session, and of course the purchase of the new guided reading programme. We need your help, so that we can continue to fund these trips and activities. Your contributions really do make a difference to the children's enjoyment of learning while at Boxford school! Please come along July 2nd, 12 - 5 pm, and have a great day out while supporting our lovely, little village school. Tickets available at the Coffeebox and the Fleece (or on the day if we have any left!)

Little Waldingfield History Society 20th April: Pip Wright - Plague in the 17th century. 18th May: Marcia Whiting The life of Sir Alfred James Munnings KCVO PRA One of England’s finest painter of horses, first world war artist and an outspoken critic of Modernism, including his associations with Sudbury and the Gainsborough Museum. All talks will be at the Parish Room in Church Road, Little Waldingfield, commencing at 7.30 pm sharp. Please book and pay in advance to guarantee your place, as seats are limited. Booking Secretary: Diana Langford, Pitt Cottage Phone: 01787 248298 Tickets Members £2.00 Non Members £4.00

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Bildeston Primary School

Bildeston Primary School Learning and Growing Together

Achieved â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Goodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in February 2013 under the new Ofsted Inspection Framework â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to achieve a school community which is friendly and purposeful, where all are confident and aspire to do their best. We work as an approachable and supportive team to provide the best possible educational experiences for our pupils and to work together to ensure that all children achieve their full academic potentialâ&#x20AC;? For details on our school, visit the school website: www.bildeston.suffolk.sch.uk or call 01449 740269 to request a visit

Learning and Growing Together

Our trip to Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre! Bildeston Primary School attended Thorpe Woodlands adventure centre. It offered our pupils a wide range of challenging, fun and adventurous activities and excellent accommodation facilities. Pupils enjoyed the climbing tower, caves, mountain bike trails, 2 orienteering courses, archery range, kayaks, canoes, zip wires and much more. All the children the Year 3 along with a couple of Year 4 had the opportunity to enjoy this great trip. There was not a spare minute to be had and for many their first time away from home! Everyone excelled themselves and throughout the trip they were truly a credit to the school. Netball Tournament On Friday 29 April a team of our Years 5 and 6 pupils played in a Netball Tournament against the schools in the Hadleigh Pyramid. Several schools took part with fair play and sportsmanship being the theme running through the tournament. We were so proud of our team as they came fifth overall in their debut performance. Quick Sticks Final A team of KS2 children were selected to represent the school in a Quick Sticks hockey tournament at St Joseph College in Ipswich and got through to the county finals held on 20th April. We are so proud of them as they came a very respectable 16th out of 200 schools - Well done! Key Stage 1 Kagera Day As part of our Africa topic the children learned about everyday life in Kagera, Tanzania. This was an exciting and busy day where they found out how and what children learn at Ngara Anglican Primary School in Kenya â&#x20AC;˘ The children enjoyed singing, dancing and processions â&#x20AC;˘ Preparing and tasting some African fruits â&#x20AC;˘ Wearing African clothing and learning ways of sending messages and talking in Swahili! It was a wonderful day and enjoyed by all of our younger children. Should you wish to visit our school, please make an arrangment to meet Ms Golding, the head teacher through the school office. Bildeston Primary School Newberry Road, Bildeston, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7ES Telephone: 01449 740269 Website: www.bildeston.suffolk.sch.uk

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No more Shhh-ing here, No more noise control, Only stories with heart and soul, For how can anyone over look, The best one of them all - The Book! But then who needs paper bonded with glue, When e-readers and smart phones are welcome here too, Free audio or word downloaded, With literacy, this library is overloaded, So to all the library haters out there, I sorely grieve, For if Hadleigh library gave out beds and meals, I would never leave! Sarah-Jane Clarke

Hope and Optimism In this article we remember: Stanley William Corder - 26 June 1916 For the general public, news of what was happening during the Great War, was found in the national newspapers. Daily Mirror headlines from June 1916 included: “Whitsun Postponed Owing to Urgent Need for Shells”, “Lord Kitchener Drowned on his Way to Russia – The King’s Tribute to a Great Soldier”, “Very Heavy Fighting on British Front” and “British Loses Very Heavy”. This was also the month when the last of the men who had voluntarily enlisted under the Lord Derby Scheme in December 1915 were mobilised and sent off to fight. These were the older married men like Orphir Alfred Jarvis of Castle Road who was mobilised on 10th June. One headline that must have caused much concern was: “Greatest Naval Battle in history in North Sea – British Lose 3 Battle Cruisers, 3 Cruisers and 8 Torpedo Boat Destroyers – 2 German Dreadnoughts Sunk”. This was the Battle of Jutland, a full scale clash involving the British Grand Fleet and the only Hadleigh man known to be present was Able Seaman Charles Hogg who was on board HMS George V – a Dreadnought Battleship that was undamaged in the battle. Charles Hogg was born in December 1880, his father was the inn keeper at the Shoulder of Mutton (now 124 High Street). He enrolled with the Royal Navy in 1898 and served until the end of 1916. He died in Essex in 1928. The great hope of June 1916 was that the forthcoming offensive to take place on the Somme would achieve the much needed breakthrough and bring the war to a close. However, before the Big Push could begin, five days of intensive artillery bombardment were deemed necessary to ensure that German trenches and barbed wire had been destroyed. The bombardment began on 24th June, which gave the Daily Mirror headlines such as: “British Guns Very Active”, “Our Guns Battering Trenches”, “Germans Kept Nervous and Alert”. Each evening the artillery fire would lift off the front line to enable the British to carry out trench raids in order to assess the accuracy of the guns and see how much damage had actually been done. One man who was there was Stanley William Corder from Bridge Street, who was born in December 1896 and attended the Bridge Street School. He left school at almost 14 to work as a ‘rope spinner’ at Hadleigh Brett Works. Shortly after war was declared he responded to be part of the New Army. At the end of June 1916 he was in front line trenches with the 8th Suffolks (part of the 18th Division) at the southern end of the British held line on the Western Front; just a few miles north of the river Somme. The Battalion’s war diary records: CARNOY June 26 Much rain. Trenches especially Assembly Trenches very muddy and wet. Bombardment by our artillery continued without cessation. Enemy retaliated with 4.2” shells particularly on No 3 Assembly Trench and CARNOY-MONTAUBAN road. 9am to 10.20 am Bombardment intensified. 10.14 am Smoke let off all along our front. Enemy replied by shelling our front trenches. Wire cutting by our 2” trench mortars confirmed throughout the day, and from patrols and observation, the enemy’s wire was reported to be considerably damaged and in places quite cleared. A raid was carried out at night on enemy’s trenches by party under two 2nd/Lieutenants. All the party returned to our trenches four being wounded. Casualties for the day, 3 other ranks killed, 11 other ranks wounded.

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Stanley was one of those who fell that day. He is buried in the Carnoy Military Cemetery and his grave was visited by pupils from Hadleigh High School during a recent tour of the Somme battlefield. The five day bombardment appeared to go to plan, but heavy summer storms led to a postponement of the offensive start date and an additional two days of relentless shelling were added. On the evening of the last day of June 1916 thousands upon thousands of young men, mostly the New Army volunteers, took up their positions along an 18 mile front. The inexperienced masses truly believed that the artillery had destroyed the German lines and that the coming battle would be a walk over. (Researched by Mark Brennan, Nigel Crisp, Jeff Ward. http://www.hadleighww1.com)

GREAT WAR NEWS JUNE 1916

(as reported in the Suffolk and Essex Free Press of the day)

Wed 7 June Several letters have been received from Hadleigh boys at the various seats of war. All are bright in tone and of an optimistic nature. A chaplain writes; “I have one thing on my mind to tell you and that is the wonderful capacity of our Tommies to keep good humoured under the most trying circumstances”. Wed 14 June In a letter to his father, Able Seaman Charles Hogg (involved in the Battle of Jutland) writes to say he is safe and well and bears testimony to the defeat and losses of the Germans. The boys in Egypt (1/5th Suffolks and 1/1st Suffolk Yeomanry) send amusing and descriptive accounts of the sand storms and the erratic behaviour of the camels, although their actual experiences of both must be anything but pleasant. Wed 21 June An officer at a base camp in France where there are many thousands of British soldiers, writes: “The life in the camp is in some senses monotonous. There are days when one is almost bored to tears. It is one of our duties to bring the boys as far as possible to the normal, to help them forget if only for an hour or so. Each night in the YMCA there is an entertainment of some sort. On Monday night the Dough Nuts gave us a concert. They are the talent selected from the thousands of bakers, who produce perhaps half a million rations of bread per day, and surprising good they are”. Wed 28 June The Rev Ronald Leslie Gardner BA who has been appointed an Army Chaplain concludes his ministry here this week and hopes in a few days to leave for France. Mr Gardner came from Lavenham as Curate to the Hadleigh parish church in April 1914 and at once gained the good will of the people with whom he has been popular ever since. He carries away the best wishes of all for future welfare and success.

Royal British Legion Hadleigh Branch & Club Entertainment Saturday 4th June – Charity Football Match – 5pm Layham Road followed by Childrens Disco 7-9pm, Old School Disco from 9pm Saturday 18th June – Paul G & The Retros Sunday 19th June (daytime) – Jam Session Saturday 25th June – Armed Forces Day Event (as advertised) Saturday 2nd July – Ed Gaskett & The Rockers Meat Raffle held Sunday Lunchtimes

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Ladies Section 7th June – Queen’s 90th birthday celebration 5th July – Talk on Astronomy Meetings start at 7.30pm. Please bring a raffle prize

Super League Darts Tuesday Nights Thursday nights are Bingo nights, come along from 7:30pm Don’t forget our Hall Hire: Lounge 30 people, Main Hall 100 people. Ring 824874 for details. www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk

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Hadleigh and District Gardening Club Our first visit of the season took us to the gardens and arboretum of Marks Hall near Coggeshall in Essex. It was, in part, a journey through history – known as Merchesala in Saxon times, it was occupied after the Norman conquest by the Merkshall family. In 1605 it was bought by Robert Honywood whose descendants owned the estate for nearly 300 years and gave their name to the famous Honywood oaks, one of which is thought to be over 800 years old. It was even home to U.S. airmen during the second world war. Curator Jonathan Jukes led us on a fascinating tour of the estate. In the recent past the estate was planted with conifers by the Forestry Commission who leased the land, but in 1971 a charity was formed to protect the estate and now many areas are gradually being restored to native woodland. Other parts of the estate are planted in ‘geographic’ zones and planting is in groups rather than single specimens. We saw a group of Wollemi pines standing like a set of skittles in the distance – a strong arm with the watering can is needed as new trees need to be watered for a whole year after planting! We ended our tour in the walled garden, the fourth wall of which is - a hedge! This fourth ‘wall’ leads through to the lakes lower down, a good time to visit is later in the year when, on the opposite side of the lake, the trees in their autumn colours are reflected in the water. The walled garden was redesigned in 2003 and is a modern take on traditional walled gardens, with landscaped structures as well as planted terraces. The plants and trees were looking lovely with their spring blossom and fresh foliage. Our time there was all too short and I think many of us are already planning a return visit. This for me might be early in the new year when there will be two acres of snowdrops to enjoy! Our next club meeting is Monday June 13th in the Town Hall at 7.30pm. Lucy Redman will be talking about Garden Art and the use of plants. The competition for members this month is one rose bloom. Entrance is £1 for members and £3 for non-members, including refreshments, so please come along and join us then.

Hadleigh Community Choir’s Summer Concert 2016 We are proud to announce that Hadleigh Community Choir will be presenting its annual Summer Concert at 7.30pm on Saturday 2nd July in Hadleigh United Reformed Church, Market Place, Hadleigh. Tickets are now on sale price £8 each from Keith Avis Newsagents and The Idler bookshop in Hadleigh High Street. Children under 10 are admitted free. The choir will be singing a mix of popular songs, with additional performances by choir soloists. Once again by popular demand we will again be inviting our audience to join in a sing-along (words will be provided). After the concert everybody is welcome to the ‘afterglow’ with wine or soft drinks and a buffet, all included in the ticket price (catering by Angel Delights). There will also be an opportunity to enter our now famous and popular prize gift draws with proceeds going to the Alison Fracella Research Trust. The evening will be a unique mix of music, all carefully selected by our Music Team and directed by our Musical Director, Alan Humphrey. We look forward to seeing you there. For more information call Nik or Josie Read on 01473 824462

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Down to Earth ...with Dave Some days lately it really has seemed like summer has started early with clear skies and very warm days. This means that most of the planting out down on the allotment can go full steam ahead. The sweetcorn plants have been planted out in blocks to aid with pollination. They are contained within the very strong wire mesh badger-proof enclosure. This has to be erected around the corn every year as once the badger has found the ripening corn heads all would be destroyed, just like a fox going mad inside a chicken pen. I lost the whole crop a couple of years ago now, so up go the defences. Various other directly sown seeds are now in- carrots, parsnips, swiss chard, spinach etc. There is an air of expectancy as the rows of tiny plants gradually emerge and it is possible to hoe between rows and to thin out the plants. No matter how carefully you sow there are always far too many little seedlings with many having to be put on the compost. Some can be transplanted or given away but not all will survive being moved. The first asparagus has been picked, this grows very rapidly and must be cut every couple of days just below ground level. As we have four rows that have been established for several years there is plenty to share around. Right next to the asparagus bed are the rows of daffodils, all that’s left now are masses of untidy foliage. This should be left to die back before it is gathered up and put on the compost. What a bumper year it’s been for daffs- one of the best ever. I remember years ago when the foliage used to be neatly knotted up, it looked nice but was not of benefit to the bulbs, as they need to absorb goodness from the leaves ready for next years’ flowers, likewise any growing in grass should not be mown. Next to the daffodils are the gladioli, now just showing above the ground and hopefully going to give a good supply of cut flowers for indoors. Keep earthing up the potatoes, I find I always plant them a bit too close together and then don’t have enough soil for earthing up. All of a sudden the greenhouse is becoming less crowded, with the tomatoes now outside in their pots and baskets. I prefer to use very large pots filled with compost from grow bags, as they are easier to keep watered. Keep pinching out the side shoots on the tomatoes, as the plants grow trained up canes, it is very easy to miss one and soon you have two or more plants. When they have reached the desired height, pinch out the top, keep watered and feed with a liquid feed once the first truss has set. The basket tomatoes do not have the side shoots removed. That’s all for this time, Dave

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The 7th CHATTISHAM OPEN GARDENS A great family day out with 14 gardens open in this friendly village. Wide range of types and ages of gardens including Formal, Natural and Aquatic features. Attractions include plant sales, cakes, lunches and cream teas. Family Competition. Admission £4, accompanied children under 14 free. Tickets on the day. All proceeds to Chattisham Church Restoration. Location 3 miles west of Ipswich, 1 mile south of the A1071 at Hintlesham Sat Nav ref IP8 3QE Further information. Phone 01473 652359. Email r.d.chase@uwclub.net or village website www.hintleshamandchattisham.onesuffolk

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Notes of Proposals/Decisions/Actions Main Agenda item: Connecting Business and Tourism 3: 1. Hadleigh Market: the market is reporting good trade. 2. Corn Exchange: The Chairman reported that our second letter regarding an easement for temporary use of the foyer for Visitor Information received a short reply. This advised our approach could be made known to the new owner. 3. OUR TIDY TOWN: volunteers are now very active, in this new group supporting the Tidy Town Pledge. 4. Cedric Morris Gardens, Magdalen Road while there is still more to do but the area is much improved already. Volunteers from the Legacy Group, Gardener Ken, Our Tidy Town and the Gardening club are working together. Main Agenda Items: 5. A presentation on the New Wool Towns Association was given by the WTA Chairman – Roy Whitworth Explaining the objectives and the role of WTA, who are preparing the joint bid for LEADER funding to support Tourism Development. 6. The priorities of a Tourism Strategy were provided in a presentation by Jane Snowdon • VISIT HADLEIGH website • Visitor Services training and provision • Communicating with local Visitor information Centres TIC/VIC • Exploring parking and environment issues related to increasing visitors 6. Main Agenda items for next meeting The Role of a Visitor Information Centre. Guest speaker: Susan Gale Tourist Information Advisor. Sudbury Tourist Information Centre Also the value and contribution of trained guides. Guest speaker to be confirmed. NEXT MEETING: 13th June 4.15pm - 6.00pm at Hadleigh Pool and Leisure in the Social Room If you would like to attend the meeting or have suggestions for agenda items please email the Chairman snowdonjane@hotmail.co.uk

U3A Hadleigh Monday 13th June U3A Hadleigh welcomes current and prospective members to their next meeting at 2.30pm at The Ansell Centre in Hadleigh where George Irvine will give a talk entitled ‘Body Language’.

Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance Win Three Awards! Working to become a Dementia Friendly Community is really paying off for the volunteers and stakeholders at the Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance. During May they were not recognised once or even twice for their work in the community but THREE times. Award One: Babergh District Council Community Achievement Award for Action in the Community. This category recognised the work of everyone involved in the Alliance for their actions that have had a positive effect on the wider community of Hadleigh by helping those in need. Award Two: Babergh District Council’s Special Chairman’s Award went to Tracey Loynds – Chair of the Alliance, Cllr Ridley said; This year presented an unusual situation to the judging panel whereby we received two nominations in support for the same work however one of the nominations focussed upon the contribution of the volunteers within the group and the other for the contribution of an individual. In addition to receiving multiple nominations, it was evident to me that the hard work, dedication, commitment and impact that this individual has made, to such an important agenda, has singled them out from the crowd. They are an outstanding individual who has committed so much to this worthy cause. Award Three: South Suffolk Leisure received a National Community Impact Award for its work with the Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance. The Sporta anniversary awards in Bournemouth marked 10 years of work by the national association of leisure and cultural trusts. The aim of the awards was to recognise the achievements of members throughout the last year across the UK and Scotland. Both prior and during the last year South Suffolk Leisure have contributed greatly to the improvement of health and wellbeing in Sudbury and Hadleigh. Work has become increasingly sophisticated and innovative in tacking the pressing public health issues which so seriously affect societies. The secretariat support is provided by South Suffolk Leisure with Tracey Loynds, Chief Executive in the role of chair. The work of the alliance aims to raise awareness and understanding to dementia, supporting those living and caring in our community to live well. South Suffolk Leisure staff and trustees are dementia friends as are around 17% of the adult population in Hadleigh Tim Mutum, Chair of South Suffolk Leisure said: “the board of trustees is immensely proud of our team. We are honoured to have received national recognition for this work. South Suffolk Leisure are committed to being at the heart of our community” If you would like to get involved in the work of the Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance by becoming a dementia friend, dementia friendly business, volunteer for our Together Tuesday session or help raise funds for the Alliance you can contact hadleighdementiafriends@ssleisure.co.uk For more information on the Alliance call 01473 823470 or email hadleighdementiafriends@ssleisure.co.uk Working to become a dementia friendly community.

Hadleigh Healing Society What does compassion mean to you? According to the dictionary it means: sympathy, empathy, concern, kindness consideration and care. Some days it feels like that these traits are in very short supply when you listen to the news and read newspapers. In today's society it is considered a weakness to show sympathy etc to others by some. What example does it show our children if we, as adults, are not compassionate. Children are the future and will help shape the world, hopefully, make it a better and safer place to live. You ask what does this mean to me. If you feel no-one listens and understands your problems. We, the healers, are there to listen to you. We may not be able to give you all the answers, but at least someone paid attention to you, all in the strictest confidence. Let us help you. Telephone for an appointment (answer machine) 01473 823282 or log onto www.hadleighhealingsociety.org We are holding our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 12th June at 7pm in The Guildhall, Market Place followed by a talk on Crystal Therapy and Colour given by Lee Oliver. Entrance £4 and a raffle. All very welcome.

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A variety of gardens, both large and small will be open from 11.00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments will be available in the Church. Guided tours of the medieval Guildhall Complex. The Row Chapel will be open for visitors ENTRANCE TO GARDENS BY PROGRAMME OBTAINABLE FROM ST MARY’S CHURCH, IDLER BOOKSHOP OR ANY PARTICIPATING GARDENS. ENTRANCE £5 – CHILDREN (12-16) £3 This event is organised by The Friends of St. Mary’s Church, a charitable organisation dedicated to preserving the architectural heritage of Hadleigh’s magnificent historic Church and Deanery Tower

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HADLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL Report of the Meeting of the Council held on the 21st April 2016 Present: Councillors: Whiting (Town Mayor), Angland, Byrne, Cook, Fraser, Haines, Haylock, Matthews, ShearlySanders, Sheldrick and Young. In attendance: one member of the press APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies were received from Councillors: Free, Monks, Wiltshire and Wilson. These apologies were accepted. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Cook declared a pecuniary interest in the Accounts for Payment – as she is a payee. Councillor Shearly-Sanders declared a pecuniary interest in the Accounts for Payment – as he is a payee. Councillor Matthews declared a non-pecuniary interest in the Finance & Personnel Committee Report – as he lives at Cemetery Lodge. Councillor Sheldrick declared a non-pecuniary interest in the Finance & Personnel Committee Report – as he is a member of the First Responders who are receiving a grant. Councillor Young declared a non-pecuniary interest in the Finance & Personnel Committee Report as she is a member of the Tidy Town Volunteers who are receiving a grant. TOWN MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR NOMINATIONS Councillor Whiting nominated Councillor Sheldrick for Mayor. Councillor Sheldrick nominated Councillor Free for Deputy Mayor. These nominations will be submitted formally at the Annual Town Council Meeting on the 19th May 2016 together with any other nominations received. MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on the 17th March 2016 and the extra meeting of the 24th March 2016 were taken as read, were confirmed and signed. POLICING There was no police report. The Clerk advised that she had signed up to Police Connect as advised by the Police but to date had only received two reports. One concerning the incident with the Police Officer in George Street and the other concerned tradesman targeting the elderly by knocking on their doors and advising them of work they said needed doing. The Clerk reported the difficulties she had contacting the Police to report a vehicle causing an obstruction in the Market Place earlier in the day by parking on the double yellow lines. Illegal and inconsiderate parking had been discussed in length at the Annual Town Meeting and a request had been made for the Town Council to pursue decriminalisation of parking. It was felt that Hadleigh Town Council should be represented at future Police Priority Setting Meetings requesting a Police presence be made, when possible, to deal with parking issues. It was agreed that SALC be contacted with a view to them co-ordinating a District approach for a united front to push for decriminalisation. In the meantime Hadleigh Town Council would request that the Police provide visibility in the town as a deterrent as this was a concern raised by a number of residents. Councillor Angland reported that there had been a meeting this morning with Suffolk County Council to discuss Benton Street and a full traffic survey will now be carried out. LOST PROPERTY Councillor Cook had requested this item on the agenda following an article she had read in the Daily Mail which stated that Inspector

Hadleigh Town Council A book of celebration to mark the Queen’s 90th Birthday is available in St. Mary’s Church, Hadleigh until Friday 17th June 2016. Please feel free to contribute your messages for the Queen in her special year. The pages will be bound and sent to Buckingham Palace in July 2016.

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Bob Cracknell had advised Suffolk residents to sign up to Immobilise.com to register lost property. On checking the site it was found that it did not deal with property that you may find but was a site where you reported a loss. It was felt that on closing the Police Stations no thought had been given to dealing with the day to day practicalities. It was agreed that a letter be written to Inspector Cracknell to request more details. It was felt that dealing with Lost Property is a very complicated matter and as a matter of social welfare should remain the responsibility of the Police. It was agreed that as the voting for the Police Commissioner is due to take place in June all candidates for the post be copied into this correspondence and also the Local MP. REPORTS OF THE COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS All District Councillors had tendered their apologies. No written reports had been received. Councillor Haines asked if Councillor Grandon had provided the information promised on the future of Angel Court. She was advised that to date no information had been received. EAST ANGLIAN DEVOLUTION Councillor Cook had requested this item on the agenda as she felt that information should have been forthcoming from the District Councillors as Babergh District Council have to sign up to this in June and to date no discussion had taken place. As none of the District Councillors were in attendance she requested this item be deferred to the next Town Council Meeting. The Clerk advised that Suffolk County Councillor Riley had e.mailed her to say he hoped to provide information on this subject at the next meeting. MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk reported: i) An e.mail received from the Director of Housing & Care Services in response to the Report that had appeared in the Community News where Councillor Sheldrick advised that Sydney Brown Court dwellings were being allocated to elderly residents who do not require care. He advised that there are three long term tenants living at Sydney Brown Court who have been living there since the scheme was classified as Sheltered Housing, and can confirm do not need or receive care. However, every allocation that Babergh District Council has made since we have been providing the care service has been to tenants requiring care and that continues to be the case. There are a few couples living in the court where only one requires care, but other than that I can assure you that Sydney Brown Court continues to provide much needed accommodation in the town of Hadleigh for people who need care. ii) Wincer Kievenaar Architects Limited is sending a team to ride from London to Paris on the 20-24th July 2016 in aid of Action Medical Research and would be happy to receive any sponsorship. ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT It was RESOLVED that accounts amounting to £57,142.45 including HMRC, Utilities, SCC Pension Fund and staff salaries. PLANNING COMMITTEE The Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 7th April 2016 were noted. FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – PART 1 The Report of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 14th April 2016 was received and accepted including their recommendations to make grants of: i) £500 to Hadleigh Library Friends ii) £250 to Magpas Air Ambulance iii) £250 to Kernos Centre and the Committee recommended they be informed that we would keep their letter on file and should there be money left in the budget at the 2016/2017 year end they would consider a further grant iv) £250 to EACH v) £100 to Fire Fighters Charity vi) £200 to Our Tidy Town Volunteer Group in the form of equipment bought by the Town Council ENVIRONMENT & GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE The Report of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 14th April 2016 was received and accepted ANNUAL TOWN MEETING The Clerk reported that around 40 people attended this year’s Annual Town Meeting. The Mayor presented Mr. Mark Brennan with the Town Mayor’s Award. Written reports had been received from 17 local organisations. The main issue raised by a resident was illegal and irresponsible parking and the faded white and yellow line markings around the town. The following proposal was submitted, seconded, and voted for unanimously: That this meeting calls upon Hadleigh Town Council to write to Babergh District Council to urge the introduction of decriminalisation of parking in the District. This meeting further calls upon Suffolk County Council to ensure that all road markings and single and double yellow lines are repainted to the required standard. Hadleigh Town Council requires that both Councils reply to this letter fourteen days giving an update on when these matters will be progressed. The correspondence would be copied to Councillor Brian Riley, Suffolk County Council and Mr. Tim Passmore, Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk. Could I request that Hadleigh Town Council vote and accept this proposal. The proposal was nominated and seconded - voting was unanimous. QUEEN’S 90th BIRTHDAY Following the item in the Finance & Personnel Committee Report it was felt that this item should be discussed by the full Council. It was agreed that due to Health & Safety Issues and a lack of personnel Hadleigh Town Council was not in a position to be able to put on a Street Party on the 12th June 2016. To commemorate the Queen’s 90th birthday an Oak

Tree will be sited in the town with a commemorative plaque. TOWN MATTERS Councillor Haylock requested a letter be sent to the staff of the EACH shop requesting that they do not park inconsiderately and not block the path and garages at the rear of their premises when deliveries are being made to the shop. Councillor Haylock reported on the Wool Town Association formed to promote tourism and business comprising of Clare, Lavenham, Long Melford and Hadleigh. Councillor Haylock had been representing Hadleigh on the Local Action Group and she was voted in officially as Hadleigh Town Council’s representative. Councillor Haylock then requested that a small Tourism Working Party be set up to include people outside the Council who have expressed an interest of tourism. Councillor Young pointed out that this should be discussed at the next Environment & General Purposes Committee Meeting. Councillor Haylock reported that the Group had requested each Council contribute £100 towards setting up costs. She was advised that this request needs to be made to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Councillor Matthews was concerned that the waste charges brought into effect on the 1st April could increase incidents of fly tipping and this would need to be monitored. Councillor Young advised that the Tidy Town Volunteers would be happy to do this. There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.30pm. Mrs Carol A. Bailey BA(Hons) – Town Clerk Report of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 5th May 2016 Present: Councillors: Angland (Chair), Cook, Free, Haines Haylock, Matthews, Monks, Shearly-Sanders, Sheldrick, Whiting, Wiltshire and Young APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence had been received from Councillor Byrne, Fraser and Wilson. These apologies were accepted. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest. MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 7th April 2016 were confirmed as a correct record and signed. The Clerk presented an addendum to the Minutes of the 11th February 2016. The Minutes were signed and approved as a correct record of business transacted so are legal minutes. Following the meeting a resident queried the accuracy of the Minutes. Addendum: Any Other Relevant Business Paragraph 1 stated that Hadleigh Town Council had refused an application on the ground of Highway Issues. It should be noted that Hadleigh Town Council had, in fact, recommended acceptance of this application on the same grounds. MATTERS ARISING Councillor Cook asked if any information had been received concerning Christine Thurlow as it was now understood that her job title had changed. As Philip Isbell’s name is appearing on planning letters the Clerk was asked to e.mail him and ask him to deal with the matters left outstanding by Christine Thurlow. At this point the meeting was adjourned to receive a presentation for a proposed housing and leisure mixed used development on Hook Lane. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The Committee considered the applications for Planning Consent, details of which are listed below and upon which the following decisions were reached:B/16/00322 Cross Maltings Folly, High Street, Erection of detached dwelling, including change of use and associated works for the conversion of an existing storage ‘folly’ building, to form an ancillary (link attached) unit of residential accommodation, as amended by additional information and drawings 1501 00 Rev D, 1501 01 Rev D, 1501 100 Rev D received 20th April 2016. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/16/00406 Ahwatukee, 7 Stone Street, Removal of existing sand/cement render walling & plinth; Repair and re-roofing works include new pitched roof to existing single storey flat roofed extension on the side (South East Elevation); Timber sole plate and brickwork repairs. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/16/00407 Ahwatukee, 7 Stone Street, Application for Listed Building Consent – Removal of existing sand/cement render walling & plinth. Repair and reroofing works include new pitched roof to existing single storey flat roofed extension. Timber sole plate and brickwork repairs. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/16/00425 8 Lister Road, Erection of dormer window to rear roof slope. Refusal was recommended (Voting was 10 for and 1 abstention). There was no site plan received with this application. B/16/00451 45-47 High Street, Part-removal of curtilage listed wall and erection of wooden fence and gate (retention of). This application was noted as the work has already been carried out and as the wall is listed it would not be possible to have it re-instated. B/16/00452 45-47 High Street, Application for Listed Building Consent – Part removal of curtilage listed wall and erection of wooden fence and gate (retention of works). This application was noted as the work has already been carried out and as the wall is listed it would not be possible to have it reinstated. B/16/00467 14 High Street, Change of use of ground floor to A1 and D1 and internal alterations including the addition of glazed panel doors and studwork partitions. Change of Use of first and second floor to C3 (dwellinghouse). Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous)

B/16/00468 14 High Street, Application for Listed Building Consent – Change of Use of ground floor to A1 and D1 and internal alterations including the addition of glazed panel doors and studwork partitions. Change of Use of first and second floor to C3 (dwellinghouse). Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) The Clerk was asked to request a table of fees from Babergh District Council as members were interested to know specifically how much was being charged for change of use applications. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The Committee noted the Schedule of Decisions of the Local Planning Authority. NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN The Chair reported that a number of recommendations had been made by those residents attending the Annual Town Meeting and these are being analysed by the Working Group. More than 80% of the time and effort will be used on gathering evidence towards the final Plan. Key themes have been identified and will soon be on show at pop ups around the Town. The web-site is being revamped. The Group had wanted to attend the May Show but unfortunately all pitches have been taken. Members had been given a tour of Babergh District Council Offices by their caretaker and found the building extremely empty. Councillor Whiting, Hadleigh Town Mayor, thanked the Chair and members of the Working Group for the time and effort they are giving to this project. ANY OTHER RELEVANT BUSINESS Councillor Cook reported that the Government had voted against the Neighbourhood Right of Appeal and noted that our local MP voted against it. There was a discussion on news that had appeared on social media about the sale of Angel Court. Unfortunately no-one from Babergh District Council would confirm that this had been purchased by the Council as had been reported. Suffolk County Councillor Riley has raised a Freedom of Information request for more information. The Chair reported that at the last Neighbourhood Working Group meeting which the four District Councillors attended they had been advised that the District Council had a working group planning the future of East House. It had also been reported that the Accommodation Review, which had cost £30,000, had been put to bed and they were in the process of having a new review carried out. There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.15pm.

Following the Annual Council Meeting of Hadleigh Town Council, I would advise you that the following Councillors have been elected to serve the Town during the year 2016/2017. Hadleigh Town Mayor: Councillor Trevor Sheldrick Deputy Town Mayor: Councillor Yvonne Free

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Playing Field The Annual Meeting of the Playing Field Management Committee was held on Wednesday 11 May in the Village Hall. The whole of the present committee stood for re-election and we welcomed Lizzie Cousins as a new member. There was general satisfaction with the quality of maintenance of the field during the year. The path surface across the field from Brett Green to Mill Lane has been a great success – there was no muddy surface this winter. The two new benches and the dozen bird boxes are looking good.

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The Annual Parish Meeting This occasion was used to run through the achievements of the past year. We had reports on the work of Suffolk County Council by Gordon Jones, our County Councillor and on the work of our District Council by John Ward, our District Councillor. Each of the Layham Parish Councillors then gave reports on their areas of responsibility – Jane Cryer (Clerk to the Parish Council) on Budget and Finance; Ron Gunn on Publicly Owned Land and Property; John Curran on Emergency Planning; Sheila Roberts on the Green Team; Steve Laing on Footpaths and Highways; Michael Woods on Local History Recording. David Pratt spoke for the Village Hall and Michael Woods for the Playing Field; Sue Curran reported on the Community Lunch, Doreen Sillett on the Social Club and Sheila Roberts on the Old Queen Social club. Sallie Jervois (a churchwarden) reported for the Parochial Church Council and Richard Cranfield for the Friends of St Andrews. Refreshment was served before a presentation by the newly formed Layham Local History Group (see below). Layham in the news 1760 -1922 Those members of the community who attended the Annual Parish Meeting enjoyed a presentation in words and pictures by eight members of the Layham Local History Group. Charlotte Britton, Noel Herring, Sally Looker, Jonathan Oldham, Mary Pain, Jeff Ward, Margaret Woods and Michael Woods read us excerpts for local newspapers covering such topics as road accidents (horses and carriages), poaching, local businesses, Layham Hospital, court cases, flooding, church repairs and a 100th birthday celebration. As we approach the re-opening of the Marquis of Cornwallis, it is worth recording that, 150 years ago there was a third public house in Layham. An advertisement in the Essex County Standard of 3 June 1859 announces: “At the White Lion Inn, Hadleigh at 4 o’clock in the afternoon precisely to be sold – that old established Public House known as the Cherry Tree Inn situated in Layham, Suffolk. Containing tap-room, keeping-room, large parlour, store rooms, brew-house, excellent cellarage and three sleeping rooms; together with the brick-built and slated barn, stable and cow-house, yard and gardens and an enclosure of excellent arable land, containing four acres, or thereabouts, in which there is a good supply of valuable brick earth. The whole is in the occupation of Mr Josiah Benneworth, a yearly tenant, at the rent of £29 per annum. The premises are well supplied with good water.” If you don’t know where the building can be seen it is off the bridleway which runs off Stoke Road opposite the front entrance to Moat Hall. Layham Local History Group Annual Meeting The Inaugural Annual Meeting of the Layham Local History Group was held on Saturday 7 May with eight members in attendance. A Constitution has been adopted and the following officers were appointed: Chairman/Secretary: Michael Woods Vice-Chairman/Treasurer: Jonathan Oldham Archivist: Ian Gooding Committee Members: Mary Pain, Noel Herring

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St. Andrew’s – your Parish Church This photograph of our church was taken from the meadow off Church Lane. For a period of not much more than a week the meadow was ablaze with buttercups and a wonderful sight. Services on Sundays in June 5th 9.30am Morning Worship 12th 9.15am Sung Eucharist 19th 9.30am Café Church 26th No service at Layham 9.15am Sung Eucharist (BCP) at Shelley Coffee, Cake and Chat Please come to the church on Mondays 6th and 20th June between 11am- 12.30pm. All welcome. Coffee Morning Saturday, 2nd July, 10am - 12 noon at Windy Ridge, Upper Layham. Richard and Sonia look forward to seeing you. Annual Meeting At the April AGM of the church Sonia Groom and Sallie Jervois were re-elected as churchwardens. The tower repairs have been completed and the parish share has been paid. The PCC work hard to raise funds; if anyone would like to hold a coffee morning, or other event, for us we would be grateful. Please contact any PCC member. It is your church. Special request The group of people who maintain and develop the field do not have the time nor energy to work extensively on the Conservation Area as well. There must be people in the village with an interest in the natural world who might make up a small group to manage the Conservation Area. If this interests you please contact Michael Woods on 823798 or email: michaelwoods@suffolkonline.net and have a chat about how you could help. Playing Field 100 Club winners for April £15 Ticket No 49 Hambling, £10 Ticket No 76 Millman Bluebells in Layham Grove Martin Looker sent in this picture of bluebells in Layham Grove taken from the public highway. It is worth walking the minor roads and footpaths of Lower Layham at different times of the year – there is so much to see.

Layham Playgroup CIO We recently enjoyed a couple of days out at the park which we couldn’t have done without the help from some of the parents, so a BIG thank you for making this experience possible. The children made flower boards and also went on a bug hunt. We have loved the sunshine recently and made the most of our time in the garden, turning the playhouse into the playgroup café and planting some new seeds. Our Annual playgroup trip is fast approaching. We are excited to be visiting Jimmy’s farm this year. We will also be looking after some caterpillars soon… I wonder if they will turn into butterflies? We are currently allocating spaces for September and are holding an open morning on Friday 27th May, if you would like to come and visit our playgroup and see how we run please phone the playgroup or send an email to book in. Layham Playgroup CIO 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 Wednesday mornings, 9.30-11.00am term time 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.

'Hooray for a life well lived!' Hadleigh artist, Ophelia Yannaghas, who is still only 15 years of age, has recently added some sympathy cards to her popular greetings card range. The two new designs feature a peace-giving dove and a dancing mouse delivering the message 'Hooray for a life well lived!' The designs were inspired by Ophelia's granny, the late Diana Hall of Deanery Lodge, Hadleigh, who passed away on March 4th this year. Diana was artistically gifted herself and helped to nurture Ophelia's talent as an iPad artist by introducing her to the iPad and the 'Brushes' app in 2012. Ophelia's greetings cards, known commercially as 'Foofster Designs', continue to grow in popularity and the brand has now landed itself a foothold in London at South Kensington's illustrious Medici Gallery. 'Foofster Designs' were recently on show at St Mary's annual church art exhibition and at the Hadleigh Show. Diana spent her final weeks at the St Elizabeth hospice, Ipswich, where she received the most excellent care. Upon visiting the hospice, Ophelia struggled to find a sympathy card for her granny which 'hit the spot'. Diana was a funloving person with a positive slant on life so Ophelia decided she must design a card of her own to reflect this. The dancing mouse was the result. The cards feature an image of Ophelia's much-loved granny, Diana Hall, on the back and are now on sale at St Mary's for £1.50 each, with all proceeds going to the hospice.

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Kate Winslet causes a stir in The Australian Outback! Friday 17th June at 7.30 pm

THE DRESSMAKER (12) £3.50 on the door Kate Winslet, last seen at our cinema as a Landscape Gardener in “A Little Chaos”, now takes on a new role as a dressmaker. The film is based on the book by Rosalie Ham and is set in Australia during the 1950s. Winslet is Tilly Dunnage who has worked in France for many years as a dressmaker but now seeks revenge for the accusation that she killed someone during her younger days at the small town of Dungatar. When Winslet arrives in the outback complete with her sewing machine and her couture dresses, she is determined to right the wrongs of her past. THE DRESSMAKER is a comedy-drama with Tilly coping with the demands of her eccentric mother while being swept off her feet by a rugby playing local hunk and at the same time transforming the fashion tastes of the women with her ability to adapt her Parisian knowledge to the backwaters of Dungatar! The film committee regret but we are unable to allow seat reservations for any of our films – all seats are strictly on a “first come, first served” basis.

Monday 20th June, 6.30 for 7pm St. Mary’s Church. While one European decider takes place on the pitch, the other happens in the ballot box on Thursday 23rd June.

Come along to St. Mary’s Hadleigh to ask questions to our panel, which features James Cartlidge MP, along with other local representatives and speakers

CONTACTING THE ACC Call Tom on 823719 or Jan on 823413 janetmdicks@gmail.com Take a look at our website - www.ansellcc.org.uk WHERE IS THE ANSELL CENTRE? It is next to the United Reformed Church and behind the Ram Public House in Market Place. Access is through the church garden. www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk

Dixon Dart League Finals Night 2016

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The Finals and presentation evening of the Dixon Dart League was held at the Hadleigh Royal British Legion on Monday 16th May. With a packed programme from Singles to Team events, the spectators were treated to some great darts. Full results as follows: League Winners: George A League Runner up: Cock Veterans Wooden Spoon: Hintlesham George Most Consistent Player: Stuart King (Cockney Rebels-23 wins) Most Consistent Captain: Colin Hynard (George A-23 wins) Most 180s: Curtis Hammond (Brewers Arms A-7) Highest Checkout: Mark Rose (Legion Loungers-154) Knockout Cup Winners: Brewers Arms A Knockout Cup Runner up: Cockney Rebels Trebles Winners: Steve Beckett/Tony Corbett/Mick Harvey (Legion Arrows) Trebles Runner up: Stuart King/Tom King/Les Mayes (Cockney Rebels) Doubles Winners: Glenn Bentley/Mark Chaplin (Brewers Arms A) Doubles Runner up: Andy Chilton/Les Mayes (Cockney Rebels) Singles Winner: Curtis Hammond (Brewers Arms A) Singles Runner up: Chris Cowan (Legion Jets) Ladies Doubles Winners: Wendy Townsend/Bev Mayes (Cockney Rebels) Ladies Doubles Runner up: Tori Harmon/Emma(M)Witt (George A) Ladies Singles Winner: Emma(M)Witt (George A) Ladies Singles Runner up: Debbie Butcher (Legion Arrows) Landlord/Landladies Cup Winner: Neville Lay (Hintlesham Social Club) Landlord/Landladies Cup Runner up: Kevin Dignam (The Cock) Highest Score on the Night: Tom King (Cockney Rebels-180) Final League Table: P W L A F Capt Wins George A 24 22 2 68 196 23 Cock Veterans 24 20 4 84 180 10 Brewers A 24 21 3 89 175 18 Cockney Rebels 24 17 7 98 166 18 Legion Arrows 24 14 10 115 149 12 Legion Jets 24 14 10 116 148 17 The Cock 24 11 13 132 132 12 George B 24 10 14 153 111 6 Legion Loungers 24 8 16 158 106 11 Brewers B 24 8 16 162 102 4 Hintlesham Social Club 24 6 18 168 96 9 Kersey Bell 24 5 19 172 92 6 Hintlesham George 24 0 24 201 63 9 A special mention to my good friend and Chairman of the Dixon Dart League, Derek Cole, who was unable to attend the night's proceedings following recent major surgery. I'm sure he'll be back on form soon. Thoughts also go out to Dave Holman, who likewise was unable to attend, due to ill health. Much missed on the night by all. A big thank you to the British Legion for once again hosting the event and to Hadleigh George for providing the Buffet. Thanks also to the Dixon Dart League Committee for their hard work throughout the season. Grateful thanks to Melvin Tilbury for his relentless hard work and dedication to the league. Thanks finally to all the players and supporters who turn out every week for the darts. See you all next season, Colin Hynard

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Owls (Yr5/6) In Owls class this Summer term we have been finishing of our topic of Leisure and Entertainment by making our own Ferris Wheels! We have used a saw, hot glue gun and created our own pods to be attached to the wheel. We are now preparing for our great week away to African Adventure by learning all about Africa. We have focused on the country of Kenya. So far we have made African masks and also created a travel agency poster to entice people to come to Kenya. We are excited to announce our summer play will be...Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, more details to follow! Hedgehogs (Yr1/2) Hedgehogs have had a fantastic trip to Hollow Trees Farm. We spent the morning learning about bees, planting our own flowers for the bees and learning a bees dance. We then had a tractor ride into the farmers fields and learned about the different crops, before returning to the farm and visiting the animals. We finished our day off with some well earned free time in the woodland play area. Squirrels (YrR) The children in Squirrel Class have been learning all about growing. We have been busy planting lettuce, cress, beans, sunflowers and other colourful flowers. The children have been watering the plants regularly to ensure that they grow. As part of our topic, we went on a trip to Hollow Trees Farm where we enjoyed learning about bees and how they communicate, looked at the different crops that grow at Hollow Tress and went on a tractor ride. It was lots of fun! If you would like to know more about Kersey school please ring the office on 01473 823397, email, admin@kersey.suffolk.sch.uk or visit our website, www.kersey.suffolk.sch.uk

Hadleigh Otto Campanelli Football Club

List of some of the organisations recently helped with a donation from the Thrift Shop The Chestnuts Woodturning Club Breast Cancer Care Hadleigh Sea Scouts Hadleigh High School Elderly Peoples' Welfare Magdalen House Day Centre BRitish Legion Drop-in Centre Association for the Blind World Culture Day (Hadleigh High School Hadleigh Brownies Pledge of money for next year to Nathan Dickson (Sea Scouts troop Alasdair's sensory room A massive Thankyou to all of you who have made the above possible. Please remember that we can collect if you want to donate to us but are unable to bring it to our shop - we have a van. RIng 01473 829292/828800.

Back row: Chris Smith, Jonathan Mudd, Neil Bolton, Alan Fosker, Daniel Seager, Greg Hills, Graham Bolton, Dan Daniels, Adrian Russell. Front row: Peter Russell, Andy Rutland, Lea Friston, Alan Wignall, Gary Ruffell, Matthew Wignall, Paul Ruffell The club was formed in 1986 and ran as a youth team until 1992 known as the Hadleigh Eight Bells Youths, sponsored and well supported by Giani and Linda Baldissini. They then joined the mens league in 1993 and won division four. In 1994-95 the name was changed to because Otto Camponelli is Eight Bells in Italian and the obvious connection to Gianni who was Italian. From 1986 until 2011 they had won several league titles and cups and became well known for both their football and sportsmanship as well as awards from both league and county for being well run both on and off the field, both very important to the manager it was always felt. Many good and fun days always at the Eight Bells and many great days at Newmarket Races, always a good day out at the end of the season and Gianni and Linda will long be remembered by all the lads who played at Otto Camponelli, memories that never can and will be replaced. Good players and good lads. Alan Wignall

The Gayford Flyer Target 300 Local cyclists have already begun to sign up for the Gayford Flyer, Hadleigh’s own sportive on September 18th. Last year’s event attracted over 200 adult cyclists and the town’s cycling club is looking to reach 300. The sportive is named “The Gayford Flyer” in recognition of the town’s world record breaking aviator, Oswald Gayford. The 60 and 32 mile routes will take riders past landmarks including Gayford family home on Angel Street, RAF Wattisham where he served as commander and his final resting place in Naughton. Richard Holdaway, Sportive Director said, “We had a tremendous push to encourage early sign ups on Oswald Gayford’s birthday and it was pleasing to get the support of the Town Council, Radio Suffolk and local businesses.” Cyclists can sign up via www.britishcycling.org.uk from 18th May, Oswald Gayford’s birthday. The sportive is supported by The Pedal House, The George Public House, Sunny Day Cycleworks and Crockatt Garage. Lucy Jay and Simon King from the HCC Committee handed over a Club jersey to Pedal House in recognition of the shop’s support for the event. Adam Chamberlin, Chair of the Club said, “We’ve been pleased with the take up for the Get Back on Your Bike sessions which have been running on Tuesday evenings. We’re very keen to attract more women cyclists to the Club.” For more information on the Club visit www.hadleighcyclingclub.org or email or connect with the club via Facebook: Hadleigh Cycling Club @HadleighCycling

Gospel Concert - 9th July ‘16 URC Church Hadleigh The Big Sing Gospel Choir London will be singing, together with anyone from Hadleigh, or surrounding, who would like to come to the workshop that day and learn two songs to sing. We also would love to have some children. Contact Barbara (o1473 828800. More details in next month's issue of this magazine.

ST MARY’S HADLEIGH www.stmaryshadleigh.co.uk 01473 527499 The Hadleigh Deanery Office at St Mary’s is open from 10am-12noon, Monday-Friday

Sunday 5 June 10.45am Sung Eucharist 6pm Informal Worship Thursday 9 June 12noon High Mass to commemorate the birth of Hugh James Rose Sunday 12 June 10.45am Bistro Communion Sunday 19 June 10.45am Morning Worship with Baptism 12.15pm Shortened Eucharist Thursday 23 June 7pm Deanery Event and Compline with Bishop Martin Sunday 26 June 10.45am Sung Eucharist

How can we celebrate the history of St. Mary’s Church? St Mary’s has a rich and nationally significant history, and we’re looking to find new ways to bring that history to life. We have devised a questionnaire to elicit some constructive feedback from visitors and the local community, and we’d be very grateful if you might find the time to visit and contribute. Questionnaires are available in church, and we’d be particularly interested in your responses to the questions about the ways in which we present and communicate our history. Please continue on a separate sheet if you would like to write more, or if it’s easier, simply email your opinions to office@stmaryshadleigh.co.uk These questionnaires will form part of a body of evidence that we are collating as we seek to find better ways of telling the important stories of St Mary’s and Hadleigh.

OTHER EVENTS FOR JUNE: • Craft and Produce Market : Friday 3 June, 9.30-1pm • FROGs (for all primary school aged children) - Wednesdays 8 and 22 June, 6-7.15pm • Song and Supper: with Hadleigh Choral Society - Saturday 18 June at 6.30pm, in aid of the piano fund We are now on Facebook! Follow the link from the main church website: www.stmaryshadleigh.co.uk and read what’s there so far. www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk

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The first club tournament (Mixed doubles) will have taken place by the time you read this. This will be followed through the Summer by Ladies doubles and singles plus a Men’s double event and the annual challenge match with Bildeston Tennis club which first took place 135 years ago! The Ladies doubles and Mixed doubles teams have started their matches in the local leagues following last year’s very satisfactory results. We have had a number of new members toward the end of 2015 and into the New Year including a number who have picked up their racquets again after a break for varying reasons. We could do with a few more men to kick start the Men’s team in the leagues. If you have any general queries or would like details of membership please email hadleightennis@gmail.com, or call or text (preferred) Bryan Walls on 07714 484842. Through the Summer there will as usual be three club sessions of “club play” per week: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.00pm and Sundays from 9.30am to 12.00 pm. Come along and give it a try. Membership also allows members to opt into the Wimbledon Ballot run by the LTA and this year 3 lucky members each won a pair of tickets for specified days during the tournament. Further social events are planned for the year leading on to the Christmas Dinner in mid December. This must be the first mention of Christmas 2016 in the Hadleigh News! Mary-Claire Tweedy has recommenced her two weekly coaching sessions for juniors (beginners and improvers). Marie Claire is an LTA qualified coach and is enthusiastic about helping youngsters in the Hadleigh area to start playing tennis and the development of their skills. For more information call Mary-Claire on 07946 746126 or email mctweedy@hotmail.com

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French’s Care Haven French’s will be holding a Tack Sale of Used and New Items & Open Afternoon on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 1.pm -5.pm. Everyone is welcome to come along even if you do not have a horse or pony that you are looking to buy a saddle, rugs or equipment for. There will be tea and cakes on offer and if the weather is good a BBQ. Our animals and staff will look forward to seeing locals and their families join us over the weekend in June. The winter has been hard for us financially as well as the physical work, so we appreciate any donations over the weekend or perhaps you may like to sponsor one of the animals you meet, every penny we take goes straight towards our animals care, housing and management. We have a new website that is in the start up stages of content please take a look at some of our animals, bear with us as many more pictures and info will be added soon www. Frenchs care haven.org.uk As many local people know we do not just rescue abandoned and neglected animals, we also help young people who have learning difficulties and confidence issues, at the moment we are working with Community Action Suffolk on a project where we offer a day a week for a group of young people that have been unemployed for a year or more to come along to French’s and do a day’s work on the farm, helping them get back into the swing of working to a time and structured scale along with experiencing team work. If anyone could suggest any fund raising ideas or would like to organise an event for us, please contact Jann on the number below. VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS AND FUND RAISERS NEEDED Please contact: Jann Turner 01473 833944 / 07747 755556 Email: jann.turner@hotmail.co.uk

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Hadleigh United Football Club Sponsored by Hadleigh Tyre Group www.hadleigh-utd.co.uk Hadleigh United ended last season in seventh place in the Thurlow Nunn league thanks to ending the campaign strongly with a number of excellent performances. Wins were gained against Newmarket, Haverhill and Swaffham in the last two weeks of the season. The Reserves ended the season in runners-up position after being leapfrogged by Witham Town Reserves on the last day of the season. The best performance in the last two weeks of the campaign was a superb eight goal success against Lowestoft Reserves at the Millfield. The Thurlow Nunn under 18 youths ended in a mid-table position. The only game in the last fortnight of the season was a three goal beating against Cornard Youths. Leading scorer for the first team was Danny Thrower while Elliot Ballard was top marksman for the Reserves. Leadling goalscorer for the Thurlow Nunn youths was Aaron Bull. The Celebrity Evening with Ron Harris was a big success with the former Chelsea defender being a popular visitor to the football ground. Prizewinners in the latest monthly draw were George Wyatt and David Presley. The Ground Improvement draw was won by Rolf Beggerow. Both draws were made by Scott Chaplin at the presentation evening.

Trevor and Ashley run The London Marathon On May 23rd, Trevor Bygate and Ashley Thrower ran the London Marathon for 2 great causes. Trevor completed the course in 3hrs, 51 mins and his sponsor money is going towards The Royal British Legion.Ashley completed it in 4.5 hrs for The British Heart Foundation. A serving soldier, Trevor ran in memory of his 19 year old daughter who died in 2014. He has been running and raising money for youth charities ever since and keeping her memory alive in all that he does. Ashley ran in memory of his Uncle Graham who died of a heart attack at the age of 56 when Ash was 10. Always a special Uncle who spent a lot of time with Ash as a little boy, he has always wanted to run the Marathon to give something back to a great cause. Both Trevor and Ashley will be in Morrison’s on June 25th, from 9am- 9pm, doing a 12 hour static cycle ride to raise more money for their causes and to help them achieve their sponsor targets. Please come along and support them, they will be wearing their Marathon shirts and their medals so if you haven’t seen a medal before, here is your opportunity. We hope to see you then.”

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Hintlesham Golf Club Mixed Pairs Trophy HIntlesham Golf Club held a new competition on Bank Holiday Monday with sixteen pairs playing in The Mixed Pairs trophy. Tracie Tunnicliffe and Martin Hayward were strong winners with 42 points. Played on a bright but breezy day, everyone managed to finish before the rain arrived to enjoy a very sociable time in the clubhouse. Pictured from left to right, Phil Westley golf pro pictured with winners Tracie Tunnicliffe and Martin Hayward.

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