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With money from Rosa’s Fund, we’ve invited 60 local pupils aged between nine and 12 or so to join jazz pianist and composer Pete Letanka in an exciting music workshop during the morning of June 6th. They will be writing and rehearsing pieces of music and using some of the instruments bought via Rosa’s Fund. In the afternoon, the children will be performing these pieces in a concert which is open to the general public and to which we’d really love you to come.
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Sunday, 14th June at 7pm Annual General Meeting of the Hadleigh Healing Society at The Guildhall, Market Place, Hadleigh followed by a talk about Holistic Therapies given by Pat Hall . £4 Entrance. All very welcome. Tuesday 16th June The Hadleigh Evening W.I. meet in the Seminar Room above the Library at 7.30pm. Visitors always welcome. Come and make new friends. The Speaker this month is Jenny Frost telling us about the work of a Street Pastor. For anymore information phone the secretary Carole on 823130. Tuesday 16th June 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC Tuesday 16th June Fidelis AGM and ‘Summer Fling’ with live music and a buffet. Meet at 19.00 for 19.30 in the Guildroom. Sec. Barbara Tryon 01473 824 417. Wednesday 17th June 12.15pm Lunch Club - Ansell Centre Friday 19th June 10-12 noon Leading Lives Coffee Morning - Ansell Centre Saturday 20th June 2.00-4.00pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, - Community Room Tuesday 23rd June 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC, Sunday 21st June from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, Father’s Day at Stoke by Nayland Hotel. Treat your dad to an afternoon out at SbN with delicious food options available. Booking is strongly advised. Please call 01206 262836 or email sales@stokebynayland.com for more information. Saturday 27th June 2.00-4.00pm Scrabble - Hadleigh URC, Community Room Saturday 27th June from 7pm, Mid-summer Burlesque Ball. A stunning summer party with live burlesque acts, a welcome drink, delicious 3-course dinner and a DJ! Tickets cost just £37.95pp. Call 01206 265837 or email sales@stokebynayland.com to book. Tuesday 30th June 10.00-11.30am Come in for Coffee - Hadleigh URC, Community Room, 10.00-11.30am Church open for Prayer - Hadleigh URC, Tuesday 14 July from 12noon, Ladies Who Lunch. Get the girls together for a makeup demonstration and a delicious lunch in our stunning setting. The perfect afternoon treat! Tickets just £14pp! Call 01206 265837 or email sales@stokebynayland.com to book. Wednesday 15 July from 4pm to 8pm – Free event, Wedding Open Evening. Come and visit our gorgeous banqueting suites dressed for the occasion. We’ll even supply a welcome drink and canapés to make your afternoon special! To reserve some time with our Wedding Coordinator during the evening please call 01206 265818 or email sales@stokebynayland.com.
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GSOLICITORS IBBONS Howard at The Gables Bed & Breakfast, Hadleigh Hello dear Readers: since I wrote last we have had a General Election, the weather has got warmer and everyone is jolly and has a spring in their step. The property market seems to be quite buoyant. Are you thinking of buying a house or purchasing a property as an investment. Do have a word with me and benefit from my thirty years of experience in the property field. I always seek practical outcomes. There are so many strands to a property matter which we have to deal with against a background of agents and such like pushing to complete a sale come what may. I know, you keep saying that you must get round to writing your Will. Give the office a call and make an appointment to “put it to bed”. Talking of beds, Stuart Service who is the proprietor of The Gables Bed and Breakfast at 108 High Street Hadleigh (Tel. 01473 828126) recently took me and my Lady in Waiting on a tour. The building stands like a gleaming ocean liner in the High Street and offers top end accommodation. I can see why Stuart’s surname is SERVICE since it is there in abundance. The picture shows me with Stuart at the door to the grand hall. The décor can only be described as beautiful. There are wonderful beds, crisp sheets and sympathetic colours. Only the best ingredients are used for breakfast and home made cakes. A carriage arrives from Hadleigh’s Award Winning Butcher, Andrews Butchers (no less) [74 High Street Tel. 01473 827720] bearing cheeses, sausages, cold meats and the paraphernalia for the finest breakfasts. Whilst I was visiting, a fluffy Victoria sponge came out of the oven and on to the rack ready for some guests who were shortly due back. So, if you have friends coming for a wedding, a funeral or just on holiday book at The Gables. Stuart is sure to live up to his name. As usual I have been out and about in the County. The Royal Hospital School at Holbrook is a fine school to behold. A party of us went to the Annual Brass Band evening there which was the Valedictory Concert for Mr Jones who has given the School’s bands his all for twenty years. He was so entertaining and it was a great evening. My chauffeur Frank used to struggle with his French horn and his cheeks ballooned as he tried to produce middle “C”. I was delighted to see several of you at the Ipswich to Felixstowe Classic Car Run that wended its way from Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich through the Trimleys and arriving at Felixstowe. The weather was dreadful but it was thrilling to see so many well wishers waving along the route. As I commit these words, we are remembering my mother’s birthday celebrations to mark her 89th Birthday. Howard Gibbons
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Welcome to our new head teacher We would like to welcome our new head teacher, Ms Lynne Golding, to Bildeston Primary School. Ms Golding is now head teacher of Whatfield and Bildeston Primary School as they entered into collaboration at the start of the autumn term. Ms Golding is spending her time getting to know the children and parents at our school. We hope you will join us in wishing her success in her new role. Grandparents Lunch This is an annual event at our school and always proves to be very popular. This year our kitchen produced 160 meals for our hungry children and their ‘nans and granddads’. Of course roast dinner was
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Teams of 8-10 are wanted to join the St Elizabeth Hospice Truck Pull to compete to pull a truck 50 metres – in the fastest time possible. The new event – which is the first of its kind for the local charity – will take place on Saturday 18th July, from noon, outside Mannings Amusements, Felixstowe. As well as the Truck Pull, individuals can challenge themselves further by trying their hand at the Car Lift – testing their strength and stamina as they see how many times they can lift the car – with the most repetitions winning. Rachael Brown, St Elizabeth Hospice’s Fundraising Support Manager, said: “We wanted to hold a fun, team event to encourage a bit of friendly competition - but to organise something a bit Can your team challenge different - and we took inspiration from Suffolk’s Strongest Man Suffolk’s Strongest Man, our Catering - Graham Reid? Manager, Graham Reid. “If you want to encourage team building and bonding or are looking for a challenge for you and your colleagues, friends or gym buddies, then this is the perfect, fun – but tough – contest for you.” Teams for the Truck Pull can be male, female or mixed. Each team is asked to raise sponsorship with all funds raised going towards providing vital care and support to more than 2,000 local people living with a progressive illness every year. The event will be as much fun for spectators as it is for participants and there will be entertainment for all ages – so bring all the family along too for a fun day out! To find out more visit www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/events or to request a registration form please call 01473 723600 or email fundraising@stelizabethhospice.org.uk With thanks to: Seven Group for donating a truck for the day; Whip Street Motors for donating a car for the day; and Mannings Amusements for use of the venue.
Hadleigh’s Medieval Woollen-Cloth Industry As part of Hadleigh Year of the Sheep 2015, there will be a morning of talks at St. Mary’s Church on Saturday 25th July (doors open 9.30) by two distinguished Suffolk historians. Professor Mark Bailey will give ‘An overview of Suffolk’s medieval woollen-cloth industry’ while Dr. Nick Amor will look closer to home with ‘Clothmaking in Hadleigh during the 15th century: the age of William Forthe I’. Tickets including refreshments are £10 each and are available from Avis the Newsagent and Idler Bookshop in High Street at St. Mary’s Church, Tuesday to Friday 10-12 or by post from Sue Andrews, 17 Manor Road, Bildeston, IP7 7BG (Tel: 01449 740673). Sponsored by The Hadleigh Historian All profits will go to a restoration project on St. Mary’s Church
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Weavers’ House Spa at Swan at Lavenham receives top five Bubble rating from Good Spa Guide The newly opened Weavers’ House Spa at The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa, Lavenham has received a top five bubble rating from The Good Spa Guide, the go to guide for the best spas and treatments. A high rating by the Good Spa Guide is much coveted, which only lists top UK spas that have been through rigorous reviews by their Spa Spies™. Five bubble spas will give consumers the whole package; an uninterrupted spa journey, tip top treatments, first rate facilities and fabulous customer service. Guests should not encounter any queues, areas needing maintenance or lacklustre food. Confirming the five bubble rating Daphne Metland, Director and Co-Founder of the Good Spa Guide said; “The Good Spa Guide reviews around 100 spas a year so we know a good spa when we see one. To get five bubbles from the Good Spa Guide the spa must be well designed, beautifully presented, offer excellent treatments and great customer service. Weavers’ House Spa ticks all the boxes.” The luxurious new Weavers’ House Spa is an enchanting retreat for the senses focusing on total relaxation, enjoyment and wellbeing. Featuring the Temple Spa range of professional products, it offers over 30 results-orientated, seriously benefit-driven and totally feel good skin, body and soul treatments and packages. Facilities include six treatment rooms, including a double treatment room; two relaxation suites; manicure/pedicure area; steam room; sauna and an outdoor vitality pool, plus a retail boutique. For more details and to book a treatment call The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa on 01787 247477 or visit www.theswanatlavenham.co.uk; details about the Good Spa Guide can be found on www.goodspaguide.co.uk. If you aren’t sure which treatment you would like, you can just book a time slot with a therapist and decide on the day, or you can book a specific treatment from the menu if you know your choice in advance.
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Plants are flying out from Hollow Trees Farm Plant Centre We grow the vast majority of our plants on site at Hollow Trees Farm and it’s just as well we have upped our production of them this year. We have recently invested in more poly tunnels and are growing many of our best sellers together with some interesting less well known varieties. The range of patio and basket plants available nowadays have improved beyond recognition. The plant breeders have worked hard producing better colours, improved habit and plant health. One to recommend is Trixie (pictured) a colour co-ordinated range of three plants in one pot. They are proving very successful and are excellent value compared to buying three separate plants. Tray bedding sales are still holding their own. They continue to offer excellent plants at prices that haven’t changed for over eight years! If like me, you love plants, you can make your garden a little piece of heaven this year by visiting Hollow Trees Farm Plant Centre. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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French’s Care Haven A lovely day was had by French’s at the Hadleigh Show, we send a big thank you out to all the people who made a donation to us. We have had a busy month of May, French’s would like to send a big thank you out to Wattisham air base, they sent 9 of their guys who had kindly donated their time to come and help us with our fencing. We could not have done the work without them and they were fantastic on the day, for the safety of our animals and the people who care for them it was imperative to have the new secure fencing put in place and they did a brilliant job. We are always looking for volunteers to help with maintenance and help with other jobs on the farm, but the job of banging in big posts was a hard one and needed someone who was physically fit and able and the guys from the air base were certainly that! On Sunday 21st June we are having an open day for visitors to come along and have a look around and join us for tea cakes and sandwiches. This will be organised by a small group of ladies that help us raise money for our Charity and they are planning a special surprise on the day. There will also be a famous Equestrian artist coming along to chat with people and display her artwork, I am sure some pieces will be available to buy and you may be able to speak to her about painting your animal for you. Our visitor day is open to all locals and the people of Suffolk are welcome to come along and join us. Please call or email Jann for further information, or look out in Hadleigh for our posters on the open visitor’s day. A sponsored walk has been organized by Christine Holt in aid of French’s Care Haven and French’s Care Farm on Sunday 28th June, The walk will be starting at 2pm and meeting at Harleston recreation ground in Norfolk, please note this is Harleston in Norfolk not Suffolk. It is a lovely area and the walk will be in the Norfolk countryside, so if anyone would like a Sunday drive out and wants to support our Charity please come along. If you have an idea of an event you would like to put on for us, please let us know as we are always looking for extra help and something different to do to help us raise money for our cause. Summer clear out - If you have any items from your home or garden that you no longer have use for and would like to donate to us, please call one of the numbers below for us to pick them up from you. We are looking for bits small and large to take to boot or table top sales or to sell on Gumtree for the proceeds to go towards our huge vet and feeding costs of the animals we rescue.
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The 176th Hadleigh Show Saturday 16th May 2015 Despite a variable forecast the sun shone once again on the beautiful setting of Holbecks Park for our annual show and the crowd came out inforce to visit this rural showcase. With the launch of Hadleigh Year of the Sheep the focus was on our local community and the part that farming has played in its history and still plays today. Sheep were to be found all over the showground from the School Art work in the Education Tent to I’m a Sheep get me out of Here! in the Countryside Ring. Real sheep were also found in abundance up in the livestock area, along with cattle, goats and Suffolk horses, whilst horses of all types and colour were competing in other rings. Highlights in the Grand Ring included the daring stunts of Inch Perfect Trials Display Team and a demonstration of state of the art sugar beet machinery showing just how the sugar for your cornflakes is grown in this area. Numerous local trade stands were showcasing their businesses and the Food Hall was 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. 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 21st May 2016.
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Molly wins the ‘Year of the Sheep’ colouring competition Well done to Molly Norman for winning the Year of the Sheep colouring competition at Keith Avis, Molly's entry was picked from our sheep dip by customer Kate Rhodes. Thank you to all the children that entered, we were overwhelmed by the amount of entries, a great deal of imagination went into the pictures which made a fantastic colourful display around the shop. Molly was presented with her prizes by staff member Noreene, a cuddly sheep and unlimited Family Farm Trail Voucher which was kindly donated by Hollow Trees Farm.
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We are delighted to have received 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th place prizes at the Hadleigh Show! We love producing art work to support the show and this continues our excellent run of success in the Education Tent competitions. Well done to all the children and grown-ups for their creativity and hard work. We are always proud of our artistic flair at St Mary’s, as the only primary school recognised nationally as a Good Practice Centre for the Arts Award. This year, the children’s work was focused on Hadleigh’s ‘Year of the Sheep’ and it is amazing how many different ways the children found to celebrate this! The winning art work was produced by our Year 1 children in ‘Oak Class’, who have been learning how to weave just like Hadleigh’s weavers from the past. As well as producing such stunning art work, the Year 1 children have been learning to play their ocarinas, which are wonderful new instruments bought with money donated by the Rosa Simon Music Fund. We would like to say a big thank you to the fund for providing us with this opportunity. Well done to all the children who have been working hard on taking tests recently. The children in Years 2 and 6 have been taking national SATs tests. We are really proud of their efforts and would like to thank all the grown-ups at home and school who have helped them to do the best they can. Well done to all the children! Elm Class enjoyed an educational trip to Landguard Fort. They learned about the history of the Fort, had a tour of the Nature Reserve and hunted for pebbles and shells on the beach. It was really interesting to visit the Nature Reserve where they learned about local plants and animals. Also, the children saw the busy port and some container ships arriving to be unloaded. The children said the highlight of the trip was seeing a kestrel hunt and catch a lizard in the Nature Reserve! The children in the Early Years have been enjoying exploring the natural world now that the sunnier weather is here! They have been planting seeds and growing broad beans and had a wonderful discussion about what would happen if they grew as high as the Moon or the sun! The children have produced some super observational drawings of an abandoned bird’s nest, which contained some beautiful little eggs. They were amazed to find the nest in our courtyard! Also, the Early Years children had a really fun day at Jimmy’s Farm recently – the children loved it! The highlight of the day was building dens in the woods. The children also enjoyed seeing the animals, especially the pigs, and playing in the park. The guides at the farm commented on how nice it was to show round such happy, polite and responsive children. Well done, everyone! ‘The Big Sing’ Workshops and Gospel Concert took place on 2nd May at The United Reform Church. These were held to raise money for The Rosa Simon Music Fund and Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance. Three of our pupils attended the afternoon workshop along with three pupils from Hadleigh High School. To begin with, all the girls were a bit nervous! However, after an hour John Rattenbury, Choir Master, had transformed them and at 6:00pm the girls opened the concert by singing in front of a packed church! They were fantastic. They enjoyed themselves very much and we are extremely proud of their achievements and bravery. Well done! We are delighted to say that our Dance Club competed against other schools in a competition recently. After lots of practising and rehearsals, they came 3rd, winning £50 for the school and doing really well! We are very proud of their efforts! The children in Years 3 and 4 had a fascinating trip to the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge this month. The trip supported the children’s topic about Ancient Egypt. The curator told them a story about the afterlife and they saw the lid of Rameses III’s sarcophagus. The children were amazed to see a real Egyptian mummy! One of the highlights was painting on papyrus paper. It was a great opportunity to investigate the past using real evidence and the children were very inspired!
Thank you to all of the visitors who have come in to lead Worship for us this month. Pastor Greg Frost, Reverend Daniel Thompson, Reverend Joyce Willis and David and Wendy Atkins all helped the children to think about the theme of ‘Hope’. We were also delighted to welcome back Mr Sands, who has raised money for the NSPCC by running in six marathons across the Sahara Desert. It was amazing to hear about all the challenges he faced and the experience of meeting all the other people taking part. This linked really well to the ‘Be the Best You Can Be’ project at school, helping the children to learn about perseverance and resilience when things are difficult. Well done and a big thank you to Mr Sands for telling us about his amazing achievements.
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‘The Life and Times of a Hadleigh Man’ By Peter Southgate This book describes the major role Hadleigh played in my father’s life during eight decades of the 20th century. It was the place he and my mother knew as children in the nineteen-twenties, and as young adults in the thirties. People in the town played a significant part in both their lives, and many names will strike a chord with residents now. Always a careful recorder, my father wrote the memoirs and diaries on which this book draws. It begins with his childhood in Ipswich and a west Suffolk village, before the family moved to Hadleigh in 1923. It was a town still suffering from agricultural depression, but as lovely then as it is today, with its fine buildings and beautiful parish church. As a teenager Ted Southgate met Phyllis Goymour, my mother. She was born and grew up in Hadleigh. In the early 1930s Phyll worked at the Deanery and Ted at Forrester’s the chemist. They courted but they could not afford to marry. So, in their early twenties, a change came over their lives – and many changes after that, as the pages of this book will show. Throughout the many alterations in his fortunes, there were two constants in Ted’s life – his love of Phyllis, and his loyalty to Hadleigh. This was the place that reminded him of where he belonged: so much so that in the end he came home to where his story had begun. A nationwide survey carried out last year found that people in the Hadleigh area are the most contented in Britain. Ted would have cheered that finding with all his heart. Ted’s recollections begin during the First World War and end in the early 1980s. From the 1940s my own memories also come into play. Together they provide snapshots of life in Hadleigh and neighbouring parts of East Anglia in that momentous time of our lives - the twentieth century. The early decades of that century, thrown into chaos by two world wars and real social upheavals, are engrossing to look back on. Almost a hundred years later, personal accounts of these times call up a world we’ll never know again. I wrote this book because I wanted to retrieve my father’s recollections before they lose the significance they ought to have. My own roots are in Hadleigh. I’ve lived elsewhere, but I’m an East Anglian at heart. The little town was always a loved place for me. It’s the family home, and each time I visit my parents’ grave in the cemetery I understand their lives a little more. The book is dedicated to them both. ‘The Life and Times of a Hadleigh Man’ is available from Keith Avis Newsagents and The Idler Bookshop at £8.99, or by post (enclosing a cheque for £10, to include postage and packing, made out to ‘Peter Southgate’) from: Peter Southgate, Oast Barn, 37a The Green, Woodchurch, Kent TN26 3PF
Wedding Celebrations at Hadleigh Hairloom... As a lot of you will already know, our Julie is getting married to her tall dark and handsom man Tim this June. So we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their generous good wishes, you have all been so very kind. On the day of the deed, Saturday 13th June we will be closing the salon at 2.30pm. This is to allow the rest of the staff to scrub-up, and pour themselves into their glad-rags and hot foot it to the venue in Essex for the party part of the day! Normal hours will resume on Monday 15th June, though Julie will be off until the 17th and we will be full of tales of who fell over, and who made the biggest numpty of themselves, please ask, we’d love to tell. Love as always, Sharron, Julie & Girls
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Boutique restaurant with rooms, the Long Melford Swan, has received two AA Rosette Awards for Culinary Excellence, the highest available rating for its first visit. Newly opened Melford House has also received the highest rating, an AA Five Star rating. The Long Melford Swan is run by the Macmillan family. Lorna Pissarro and brothers’ Oliver and Iain Macmillan started their Suffolk business at the Long Melford Swan almost four years ago, supported by Dad Andrew. Lorna Pissarro said: “Since the beginning we have set out to offer our customers quality expected of the AA accreditation system. From our contemporary menu and fine wine to a constant focus on the service we deliver, we know the importance of attention to detail. “It has been a nervous few weeks as we waited for the visit and to find out how we had done, so it was both an incredible thrill and relief when we found out we had received the top awards. I am incredibly proud of the whole team and we will be celebrating for some time to come.” The restaurant with rooms will receive plaques to recognise the awards, which will be displayed at the front of the buildings. Melford House is a boutique luxury four bedroom guest house which opened at the beginning of this year. It is situated two doors down from the Long Melford Swan on Hall Street in Long Melford near Sudbury, Suffolk. The AA awards recognise excellence throughout the hospitality industry and achieving an AA award is a highly prestigious accreditation that often takes restaurants and hotels many years to achieve. Head of AA Hotel Services, Simon Numphud congratulated the Long Melford Swan on Twitter, describing it as having ‘stylish rooms’ and ‘excellent food and service.’ Clive Chesser, business unit director for Greene King Pub Partners, said: “This is a fantastic accolade and thoroughly well deserved. The team at the Long Melford Swan work incredibly hard to offer a dining experience expected of an AA rated restaurant and a visit there is always very enjoyable. “The Long Melford Swan joins other highly regarded pubs and restaurants in our estate, such as Tom Kerridge’s two Michelin starred Hand & Flowers in Marlow. Like Tom, there is no question in my mind that this hard-working and talented family will go on to achieve even more great things.” The family also run the Hadleigh Ram and the Lavenham Greyhound. For more information visit www.longmelfordswan.co.uk.
The Hadleigh Thrift Shop Limited We always want to thank you for the wonderful donations we receive every day from you, which, of course, enables us to give donations to so many local organisations. About 1/8th of the yearly total goes to help the very poor families and schools we help in Albania. A father of one of the families wants a picture of everyone who helps, there are about 22 of us at the last count, so we are going to have a photo taken outside the shop, frame it and take it with us for him. Latest organisations helped with a donation:Kersey Primary School Rosa Simon Music Fund HADS Trust, Big Lunch Hadleigh Year of the Sheep Wellbeing Centre, Magdalen House St. Mary's School, Hadleigh Gymnastics in Ipswich Friars Hall Nursing Home Brain Tumour Charity St Elizabeth Hospice St Mary’s PCC Had. Dementia Action Alliance Hadleigh ELderly People’s Welfare Layham Local History Group Don't forget we have a ‘man with a van’ who will pick up any donations from you if you are unable to bring it to the shop yourself.
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Suffolk Q Guild Butcher chosen for national BBQ contest finale A Q Guild butcher from Suffolk is getting fired up to take on counterparts from across the UK in the national final of their annual barbecue competition. Winners of the Eastern regional heat have now been announced and Andrew’s Quality Butchers of Hadleigh will be hoping for further sizzling success at next month’s finale, when national winners in each of six BBQ product categories will emerge. One of them will have the ultimate honour of being crowned overall supreme champion by the Q Guild, which represents 110 awardwinning butchers from the Scottish Highlands down to the south coast. Andrew’s Quality Butchers will be at the finals after winning the Steak category with their locally reared beef, matured for 28 days. The shop also picked up three more gold awards for their Pork Sausage, Beef Burger and Toulouse Sausage. Andrew Belcher, owner of Andrew’s, said: “The steak is one of the biggest sellers in our shop. We’re delighted to win the regional award – it’s very tough competition so we’re very pleased to have achieved such a high standard up against our peers. We’re very much looking forward to the national competition.” Almost 300 products from Q Guild butchers nationwide were entered for this year’s competition. Q Guild national chairman, Alnwick butcher Mark Turnbull said: “Entries have increased this year, such is the prestige of winning a Q Guild BBQ championship. Hopefully, the weather will warm up as the 2015 BBQ season gets into full swing and one thing’s for sure – Q Guild butchers come well equipped to cater for al fresco aficionados nationwide.”
Armchair Players At our May meeting we read a play written by Sarah Thompson, one of our members. Our next meeting is on 8th June at The George when we will be reading Abigail’s Party written by Mike Leigh. Abigail’s Party was performed on-stage before it was filmed for television in 1977. It's a character-driven social satire. Alison Steadman played Beverly, the obnoxious, manipulative host of a small gathering of neighbours. Then there is Laurence, Beverly's career-driven, joyless husband. The couple have Angela, a talkative nurse, and Tony her uncommunicative husband, around for drinks. Also invited is Sue an unfailingly polite and timid divorced woman whose 15-year-old daughter, Abigail, is having a party that night. The tension between Beverly and Laurence grows. As she taunts and belittles him, he objects to nearly everything she says and does, and the evening heads toward disaster. We are a play reading group that meet the second Monday of each month. For more information contact Jackie on 824229
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Much has been achieved since 2007 when restoration of the Barn began. The old timbers were repaired using locally sourced wood and eased back into position. The old corrugated metal roof was removed, the original pitch discovered, restored and 20,000 hand-crafted shingles used to cover it. A tool shed has been built on one end that has daub under the roof tiles for added insulation and a rest room is being repaired at the back of the Barn. But during all this activity we haven’t forgotten the wildlife that lives in the area. Many of our deadwood screens, not only providing support for piles of compost or shelter from the wind, also provide a home for bugs and birds. Recently we’ve tried to attract house martins to nest on the Barn by providing a 5-bay cob terrace complete with oak roof as pictured. And of course birds are always looking for safe spots to nest and this year we have a pair of blackbirds and a pair of thrushes nesting inside the Barn with homes high up on the wall-plate. If you’d like to get involved then please visit our website www.orchardbarn.org.uk or phone 01473-658193 or drop in on a Wednesday, we are SW of Mill Road, Battisford.
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Year 6 enjoy a hearty breakfast During our Year 6 assessment week, the children were in school bright and early every day at 8:15am ready for their wake-up PE session with Mr Peters followed by a breakfast of cornflakes and bacon, sausage or egg bap with fruit juice. Our HSA kindly funded the breakfasts and Mr David Smyth donated Copella fruit juice for the children to drink. Having a breakfast at school before sitting the ‘SATs’ papers certainly calmed Year 6 nerves and ensured all children were well fed before having to use their brains. We would like to thank Mrs Harvey and Mrs Beer for cooking the food for us – no mean feat when so many children are also enjoying our school lunches every day! News from Nursery Our Nursery recently enjoyed a visit to Hollow Trees Farm. The children pretended to be farmers, preparing soil and planting some seeds which will grow into flowers for the birds and butterflies. They then enjoyed a tractor ride into the fields where they looked at crops which the animals like to eat. Finally, they went round the farm trail and fed all of the animals. The visit inspired the children’s art work, which included lots of pictures of sheep and was exhibited at the Hadleigh Show. Reception announce a new arrival! Our Reception classes collected frogspawn and are pleased to announce they have their first froglet! The children have been fascinated, watching the lifecycle of a frog! Year 4 are inspired by their ‘Farm Fair’ visit. Year 4 visited Trinity Park for their Farm Fair. It was a very interesting experience because the children learned about farm vehicles, bees and honey, growing carrots and general food production. In response to their trip the children wrote poems about sheep (to coincide with Hadleigh Year of the Sheep), and some of the poems were displayed in the Education Tent at the Hadleigh Show. One of the poems gained second prize so well done to the children in Year 4! Watch this space for money making deals! Year 5 are taking part in the Virgin Fiver Challenge whereby Virgin gives each child £5.00 and it is up to the children to devise a way of making their money worth more. It is an enterprise project – the children have 4 weeks to make their money grow. It is up to them to devise money making schemes and they are allowed to keep any profit that they make. The children will then collectively decide what to do with it. What a fantastic way of encouraging children to be interested in business!
Community Quiz Night! The young people in the youth group 'Eternal' at Hadleigh United Reformed Church are pleased to present you with a Quiz Night on Saturday 11th July 58pm in the Ansell Centre. We want to get people of all ages from the community together for a fun time. The event will begin with a Jacket Potato dinner followed by the quiz and possibly some other entertainment. Tickets will cost £5 for adults, £3 for children (12 and under) or £15 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to three children). The children's tickets will include an 'activity bag'. For more information or to book tickets please email children.youth@hadleighurc.org.uk or call 07528474234 and look out for more information in next months Community News! We are very excited to be holding this evening and hope to see many of you there! Eternal (youth group at Hadleigh URC)
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Ebony’s Blog My life at The Shelley Centre Sunshine and Showers – May seemed to have started with more of the latter, certainly the Countryside Walk had a very wet beginning. However this did not daunt the intrepid 38 enthusiasts who were rewarded by a delightful route, not to mention tea and cakes at the finish. Very grateful thanks to you all, and your sponsors, for helping to raise around £1000 for The Shelley Centre. In fact May was a busy month for the Fund Raising team selling cakes and plants at the Hadleigh Show, the James Bond themed Ball at Le Talbooth – our major fund raising event of the year - and next the Stratford Hills Horse Trials on 20/21st June. If you are able to volunteer to help with car parking, stewarding or catering on either of these days, with free entry to the Horse Trials, we would love to hear from you. The Riders are now practicing hard for the Dressage and Countryside Challenge events at our in-house Shelley Show on 28th June. This is a very special occasion when the riders are able to show their friends, families and visitors their riding ability in competition with their fellow. The array of highly polished trophies is a great incentive for them to do their very best on the day in their chosen event. Awards will also be presented to riders who have been nominated by their Group Coach in recognition of the special achievement that they have made in their riding progress during the year. If you would like to attend the Show do give us a ring at The Centre so that we can arrange the catering accordingly. Refreshments will be available at 4pm with the Prize Giving.
A Black Tie Charity Event Night of ‘Horseracing Fun’ Friday 12th June 700pm for 7.30pm until midnight £40 per ticket Price includes a Welcome Drink on arrival Hog Roast Compere for the Racing Event • Cash prize for Winning Horse Raffle & Auction with some amazing prizes
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St. Mary’s Art Exhibition donation to EACH For the 25th Anniversary of the St Mary’s Art Exhibition held during the last week of April thirty-five artists displaying artwork this year donated small A5 size paintings to be auctioned during the exhibition. Also local professional artists David Porteous-Butler and Maggi Hambling both contributed paintings. The total raised by this auction was £886 which was handed over to East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices. Jill Ready (Activities Co-ordinator)
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WHAT DO YOU THINK OVER A DRINK? Weds 24 June 2015 Subject: The Changing ‘Farce’ of Humour Weds 22 July 2015 Subject ‘Our Monarchy - Who will succeed the Queen?’ All meetings start at 8pm in the George, Hadleigh and as usual all men welcome. Looking forward to seeing you, contact Philip Mann 01473 822658 for further details.
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SKy Watch The Solar System to Scale The days are longer and hopefully warmer, so I thought that this month you could get the family outside for some fresh air and possibly top up that tan, am I right girls? But seriously, the human brain finds it hard to comprehend large numbers, for example, it's hard to visualise a billion unless you have a billion of something. If I tell you that the planet Neptune is two billion, seven hundred and ninety million miles from the Sun our minds cannot comprehend this in a realistic fashion, so for this piece we'll scale things down so you can actually visualise the numbers involved in our place in space. The image shows you to scale the planets compared to each other as well as compared to the Sun. You can see the Sun is vastly larger than the planets and that the planets vary greatly from one another too. From l to r we have; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and finally Neptune. So, that's the size comparison, now for the distance comparison. Walking shoes on and away we go! So let's collect some objects to represent our Solar System. The Sun can be represented by a ball the size of a bowling ball. Mercury on this scale would be a pinhead, Venus a peppercorn as too Earth, Mars a pinhead, Jupiter a chestnut, Saturn a hazelnut , Uranus a peanut as too would be Neptune. Now begin by placing down your "Sun"and for convenience we shall use a scale of 1foot equals 1 million miles. Mercury will be placed 29 feet from the Sun, next Venus is put down at 66 feet the Earth comes next at 93 feet and Mars would follow at 127 feet from our "Sun". If you have any loose gravel, you could now add the asteroid belt at between 186 and 370 feet from your Sun. Just have a quick glance over your shoulder, you're only at the asteroid belt but are 370 feet from your Sun already. Next is Jupiter, place this at 741 feet from the Sun, Saturn is next up at 839 feet followed by Uranus at 1,710 feet and finally Neptune is a lonely 2,770 feet from your starting point. Now take a look back. What do you see? Not much I would wager, you are over half a mile from your starting point! I'll throw in a couple of others. How far has mankind ventured into this vast void? Pop back to your Earth and place an object 2.5 inches from it. That's it, the sum total of human exploration to scale. Shocking isn't it? Now how about the comet that was recently in our skies., C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy). At its farthest point from the sun it would be 19 miles away from your Sun! The Oort cloud, hypothesised area where all comets come from on the edge of our Solar System, and boundary where our Sun's gravitational influence ends, well, on this scale that would be in Warsaw, Poland. The nearest star to the Sun, Alpha Centauri, lies 860,881 miles away. And finally, the space probe Voyager 1, launched on September 5th, 1977 to study Jupiter and Saturn, which it did in 1979 and 1980 respectively, is the farthest man made object away from our planets surface and the second fastest we've sent into space, has been travelling for almost 38 years at 11 miles a second and is, on our scale, 2,131,250 feet from your Sun. Truely astronomical numbers indeed! Whilst you reach for the paracetamol tablets, I'll bid you a good day and clear skies. Neil Norman Any questions, please contact me at neilnorman03@gmail.com So Much More Than a Dance Class No Partners Required Any Age & Ability Very Welcome Shimmy, Shake, Wiggle Giggle to Dance Fitness Fun
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Hadleigh & District Footpath Volunteers June 2015 Walking Festival Week End Friday June 12th Our traditional walk along the historic Monks Path to Kersey, and then to participate in the liquid delights of the Bell Inn. We will leave St. Marys School, Stonehouse Road at 6.30pm. We will return via Kersey Vale, Coram Street, and Constitutional Hill arriving back about 9pm. This walk is suitable for all walkers, Children, and Dogs, and is only 5 miles in length. Saturday June 13th By popular request we will fly the Orwell (Walk over the Orwell Bridge). We will leave Hadleigh by bus at 9.30am from the bus station car park side and travel to Sproughton Crossroads. We will then walk to Ipswich via Tesco’s, Pinewood, Belstead Village, Thorington Hall, Wherstead Village, over the Orwell Bridge, Orwell Country Park, Landseer Park, Holywells Park, and the Ipswich Water Front. This walk is 10 miles in length and it will take about 4 hours to complete. It is suitable for all fit walkers, children over 10 years and dogs. We will return to Hadleigh by bus leaving Ipswich Bus Station at 2.15 pm arriving back at 2.42 pm. Sunday June 14th A gentle 6.5 mile circular walk around the west and north of Hadleigh. We will leave St. Marys School, Stonehouse Road at 10am and walk via Duke Street, Park Farm, Potts Cottages, Hadleigh Heath, Kersey Vale, Monks Path, Castle Road, and the River Side Walk to Toppesfield Bridge. This walk will take about 2.5 hours to complete, and is suitable for all walkers, children over eight and dogs. Further information about this weekends walks, or the other activities of the Footpath Volunteers may be obtained from David Warner (Hadleighs Footpath Warden) on 01473 652416, mobile 07749 732941 or E-mail nottinghamvictoria@supanet.com
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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 7th June – Calais Street and Meadows Way Week commencing Sunday 14th June – Castle Road and Castle Way Week commencing Sunday 21st June – Castle Lane and Woodlands Week commencing Sunday 28th June – Churchill Avenue 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 or 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
Our First Anniversary At Magdalen House Wellbeing Day Centre Hadleigh On the 9th July our Day Service has been open a year!! Where has that time gone? We are planning many activities to celebrate this forthcoming event, including ‘Live Music’, Coffee Morning, Big Raffle and a Guess Speaker plus much more during the month of July. The Day Centre is now open 5 days a week from 9.30 to 3.00. We have many new customers come through our doors and our customers who came with us a year ago, have made many new friends. We have booked trips to Felixstowe in July and August, which the customers and staff are looking forward too, we are very lucky that ‘The Thrift Shop’ In Hadleigh, support us by paying for our transport for all of our trips out and towards customers travel cost to our centre. Also they have brought us Garden Furniture, which the customers are so pleased with. We have vacancies at the day centre at the moment, so please feel free to contact Paulette Scott (Manager) to arrange a visit to our service, you will be made very welcome, contact phone number is 01473 824295, look forward to hearing from you all.
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Recipe for Success Now I don’t know about you, but I resent recipes that start with “First find your pheasant”, and so in response to one reader who has asked for simplicity, you can’t get much more simple, or more tasty for that matter, than home made pesto. And let’s face it, it’s a great excuse to add BASIL. by Sarah Thompson (Buy And Source It Locally) Now thanks to the lovely Trimley Herb brigade, another basil, of the Greek variety don’t you know, is gracing the Thompson kitchen windowsill. So here we go… Home Made Pesto Ingredients: 100 gms pine nuts Large bunch of basil 50 gms Parmesan cheese (grated) One clove of garlic 150 mls. olive oil (plus extra for storing) Method 1. Heat a small frying pan over a low heat. Cook the pine nuts until golden, shaking occasionally. Make sure they don’t catch and burn, or you will end up with a bitter flavour to the pesto, and you don’t want that! Put into a food processor with the remaining ingredients and process until smooth, then season. 2. Pour the pesto into a sealed or air-tight jar, cover with a little extra oil, then store in the fridge. It will keep in a fridge for up to two weeks. But a word of caution, if added to your favourite pasta, or used as a dip with artisan bread (lots of lovely local loaves to choose from) it may not last that long!
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Hadleigh Healing Society May has been quite a memorable month with the General Election with the weeks of promises beforehand and the three day celebration of VE day. You cannot but be moved by the modesty, service and bravery of those veterans as they marched in London. Each of them remembering their comrades and family members who paid the ultimate sacrifice to give us today the freedom we enjoy. Our world is torn by conflict with much suffering still, with many affected by the mental scars of battle. Our thoughts should go out to those caught up in a struggle to be free of tyranny. Our healers are always ready to listen to your concerns and be that “listening ear” that makes no judgement. If you would like us to help please telephone: 01473 823282 (answer machine) for an appointment or log onto www.hadleighhealingsociety. org . On Sunday, 14th June we are holding our Annual General Meeting at The Guildhall, Market Place, Hadleigh at 7pm. After the official business has been conducted Pat Hall, a registered and qualified practitioner will give a talk on Holistic Therapies. During the interval a raffle will be held. Please come along and have an enjoyable time. Entrance fee £4.
News from Friends of Whatfield School An exciting new event at our Village Hall is coming up - Proceeds to Whatfield Primary School & it should be a great night here on 6th June when Bildeston - based band The Kings will be performing live on stage. The entertainment also includes the Harmany Roadshow Disco to groove along to - it's sure to be a great night out. The Bar will be open and there will be a catering van outside to stop you getting hungry! Tickets £7 - Please call Karen 07763 577096 or Sharron 07804 097710 This is the first of several fund-raising events FOWS are holding throughout 2015 - keep an eye out on these pages to find out more in the next issue!
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Surviving Winter in Hadleigh The May Show came a bit early for our plans to be totally complete for public presentation. Never the less it gave encouragement that we are on the right track in our approach to those in need of assistance. From those we questioned most approved of the principle of further support for those in fuel poverty. Especially relating to thermal alternatives of keeping warm in a cold room, especialy during the night hours. They further approved of our paying direct to providers of both fuel and other services, citing many instances of grants not being used for their intended purpose. Some not in receipt of the winter fuel allowance were indifferent to further assistance. All round it was a promising debut and a good guide to our possible future. My sincere thanks to three of my Grandsons who were available to give support and to a good friend in Dick Beechener who lifted, carried and transported all our needs for the day. Should you be aware of any person who needs help or assistance please contact Fred Breyer 01473 829127 or Peter Gower 01473 827005
New Steak and Wine Focus at The Hadleigh Ram The Hadleigh Ram is launching new twice weekly steak and wine evenings. The new event is held every Monday and Wednesday between 6pm and 9pm, when customers can enjoy a steak, with a choice of two sides and sauce, alongside a glass of the Ram’s wine of the month. The new focus on steak has been launched as the Ram team concentrates on cementing its reputation for expertly pairing its dishes with well-regarded wines. The Hadleigh Ram is run by local family the Macmillans, also behind the Long Melford Swan and the Lavenham Greyhound. The Swan is hosting a similar evening on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Dedham Vale Steak and a Glass of the Wine of the Month £20 1. Choose your steak: Rump, Fillet, Rib eye 2. Choose two sides: Beef dripping fat chips, Skinny fries, Garlic mash, House salad, French peas, Mac 'n' cheese, Purple sprouting broccoli, Chargrilled courgette, wild garlic butter. 3. Add a sauce: Peppercorn, Bearnaise, Beef jus The steak and wine special costs £20. Call 01473 822880 for more information and to reserve a table.
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Hadleigh Evening WI were delighted to welcome Sally Noble, Christine Woollard, Helen Allan and Jo Varley to their May meeting. We hope they enjoyed it, will come again and become members soon. It was a fun evening entitled “Washboard workshop” (see picture). Entertainer Sue Butcher played the piano accordion, ukulele and banjo. After some basic instruction, we accompanied her on a washboard, triangle or cymbals. At the Hadleigh May show we celebrated the Chinese year of the sheep and Hadleigh’s past as a wool town. Our tent was decorated with streamers of sheep made by Patricia Stephenson, Rae Stapleton and Carole Cranston. We were pleased to receive so many visitors and thank you for supporting us. We did a brisk trade in our home made produce. Another attraction was the tombola run by Joan Rudman and Ann Porter. (see picture) This year the WI celebrates its centenary. The Queen and Princess Anne will be attending the National meeting to be held on 4th June, where we will be represented by Carole Cranston. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall is hosting a WI garden party at Buckingham Palace, which our president Rae Stapleton will be attending. Some of our members will go to our local celebration - an afternoon garden tea at Park Farm the West Suffolk Headquarters. Sheila Webb wrote a poem the accompanying poem based on the seven resolutions we have been considering this year, “but don’t stop making the jam”. Our next meeting is on 16th June in the Seminar suite above the Hadleigh Library starting 7.30pm. Jenny Frost will speak about her work as a Street Pastor. Visitors and new members are welcome. For further information please contact Philippa Carruthers 01473 823057 Email phil.carruthers40@hotmail.co.uk But Don’t Stop Making the Jam
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Not just some elderly need long term support, Day after day, report after report, Highlights the need for joint health/social care. Give to this cause a much bigger share. But don’t stop making the jam Early day’s aim was for food preservation. Now “reduce waste” is the cry of the nation. Practicing FGM is mankind’s disgrace, Lobby until it no longer takes place. But don’t stop making the Jam. Antibiotics are called into question, Educate to reduce doctor’s prescription. Which ones of the seven to lose? There’s a very real problem in which one to choose. BUT DON’T STOP MAKING THE JAM!
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Supersize or Superhealthy..? The obesity crisis is in the news more and more. It costs the NHS millions of pounds every year because of the many health issues it can cause or exacerbate. Type 2 diabetes is on the increase and heart disease, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis and sleep problems (sleep apnoea) are all affected by obesity and, of course, depression is too. Hypertension, also, is known as the silent killer because it has no obvious symptoms until, sometimes, it’s too late. All these conditions can be greatly improved by keeping our weight at a healthy level. Eating a good, nutritionally balanced diet is the first step. Combined with regular exercise, you will soon start to feel the benefits – exercise is proven to boost serotonin levels - the feel-good factor. We convince ourselves we “haven’t got time” to exercise. But it can be squeezed into your daily routine almost without realising and with the longer days of summer we should have no excuse!! A brisk early morning walk is a wonderful way to clear the mind ready for the day ahead – aim to do 30 minutes if you can. Alternatively 15 minutes there and 15 minutes back at lunchtime or added to your daily commute - a great way to wind-down at the end of a busy day. Just step outside your front door, no special equipment needed or gym fees and, if you have a dog, he’ll be delighted to come with you! So which would you prefer - supersize or superhealthy? Cambridge Health Plan can help you get there – fast!! Research has proven that dieters are more successful with support. Why not make the choice today to get the body you want - in time for summer - and like thousands of others you could soon be saying ”I wish I’d found Cambridge sooner!” Accredited Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant Val Lord has over 6 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.
Brian Hammond 16-05-43 to 28-03-15 Our thanks go out to those who attended dad’s funeral service at St Mary’s, it was lovely to see so many people paying respect to him. His sudden death has shocked us all. Donations to the Air Ambulance and Hadleigh First Responders have been gratefully received. Thanks David, Carol & Peter
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Boule-in The Summer! June is a time when our English gardens tumble with an abundance of scents and colours - it is also the time to embrace our “entente cordiale” and make an outing to Bildeston’s French store ‘The Boule-in’ whose summer sale “Jardin de Monet” takes place from Saturday 20th until Sunday 28th June. Now in its 4th year and very much established as part of Suffolk’s seasonal calendar, a visit to The Boule-in barn and garden gives us the chance to enjoy a little of Provence in a very English setting! “We can’t offer water lilies on a lake” laughs Cathy Bullen, proprietor of both the Bildeston and London store, “but I’m sure Monet would have enjoyed his meals al fresco sitting at a very similar French garden table! With two shops to fill we have been incredibly busy sourcing unusual pieces” she says. “Short weekend trips take us to Northern or Mid France but we spend a little longer in the South as the journey is so long.” Having just returned from 10 days in Provence with a lorry full of objets d’art and quirky pieces, the barn now overflows with vases, jugs, plates, glasses and cushions to style your al fresco living this summer. Wonderfully original tables, chairs and benches fill the garden to either purchase or just sit upon and relax allowing you to enjoy the charming atmosphere of this unique event. The Boule-in 'Jardin de Monet' runs from Saturday 20th until Sunday 28th June (10am - 5pm daily) www.boule-in.co.uk
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THE OBSERVER Hadleigh Heroes WW2 An apology: I received a note of complaint over the use of the word "entice" in the above item last month. I can only say that in my hurry to meet the HCN deadline my much truncated education let me down, blame Adolf Hitler and his Luftwaffe for bombing the many schools I went to. Never the less my apologies are sincere. However an interest has been shown to develope the articles on Hadleigh Heroes into book form. Hadleigh Jazz Club It gets a bit boring to keep reporting highly entertaining Utility Installation Projects Limited sell out evenings. After Xmas Jazz came Classics in Jazz, only George"take Valley Park, Hook Lane, Hadleigh, no prisoners" Double and Chris"Hoagy" Ingham could get away with it, Suffolk IP7 5PH superbly I might add. I would like to give the line up of the star musicans but Telephone 01473 824480 pressure on space prevents. Suffice to say that a female classic cellist was a Fax 01473 824474 knock out !! Email info@uiprojects.com Gospel Choir Concert I had never been to a gospel concert as such, Utility Installation Projects Ltd provide an experienced, www.uiprojects.com certainly not one where the lyrics were mostly a repititious one line. The professional and reliable Civil Engineering service to energy, enthusiasm and quality of the choir was staggering. How catching it all clients across all sectors of the construction industry, was, I had to call on all my British reserve not to join in! This performance all including Electricity, Telecoms, Groundworks, Drainage, came on top of an afternoon master class with a return trip back to South Water and Wind Farms. We specialise in High Voltage London to follow. They really were "The Big Sing." They also brought in a nice few quid for The Rosa Simon Music Fund and a dementia charity. underground cable installation and our Head Office is WW2 Commemoration Well done to the Chairman and Hadleigh R.B.L. for located in East Anglia. organising the War Memorial tribute and the following day the Victory in Europe Anniversary. It wouldn't have hurt a few more to have given a half of Due to increasing workloads throughout an hour of their Saturday to bring their children along for an educational experience. Their display on WW One at the May show was well worth praise the UK we are currently recruiting the as well. following positions: Hadleigh Market with Butch and Tina There has been a revival recently and it now totals six stalls on Friday’s with two more to follow soon. In addition to the Fruit and Veg, Fishmonger, Pie and Cheese man, there is a Knife Grinder with good s/h tools and watch repairs, Garden plants and shrubs, Exotic sun hats and beach bags,(for an afternoon by the River Brett!), plus a charity bookstall of sorts,why not give them a look. The Wolsey Theatre Space prevents me from comment on the price structure at this wonderful local theatre so do read their ticket pricing first. Surviving Winter in Hadleigh (Hadleigh’s own Charity) The charity has been formed to provide more localised and practical assistance in addition to the ‘Winter Fuel Payment’. It is designed to contribute to the effective success of the main appeal. Funds will be raised from donations, functions and public collections within the administrative area of Hadleigh Town Council and the eight adjoining villages. Income will only be expended or distributed within the same boundary area. Practical assistance will consist of a comprehensive pack of thermal items as required by individual Utility Installation Projects Limited needs. Additional fuel assistance will be in the form of vouchers redeemable Valley Park, Hook Lane, Hadleigh, for that purpose and will be paid directly to the fuel supplier by ‘Surviving Suffolk IP7 5PH Winter in Hadleigh’. Assistance for repairs to heating equipment will be Telephone 01473 824480 available for emergency repairs only, not for replacement or routine Fax 01473 824474 maintenance of equipment and will be paid direct to the repairer. Email info@uiprojects.com The Observer www.uiprojects.com
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Kersey Mill Newsletter The month of May has seen an incredible number of visitors here at the Mill. National Mills day was well attended by visitors wanting to see our progress with the restoration. We had people from near and far, including Germany, the Home Counties and the north of England. We were thrilled to see the Whitmore family from Salisbury who had come to Suffolk to see the work of their ancestors. John Whitmore & son, they were an established family business founded in 1780, they produced engines and complete mills. Whitmore & Sons built the original section of Kersey Mill around 1810, in 1868 George Binyon became a partner and the company became known as Whitmore and Binyon. It was soon after that when Kersey Mill was extended and the steam engine along with the elevators and bolters along with the other machinery on the upper floors were installed. The name of Whitmore & Son, along with the latter additions Whitmore & Binyon are clearly visible on the machinery today. With the works taking place leading up to National Mills Day, the timing was perfect. The Pitwheel re-cogged with its lovely new oak teeth was completed the day before the open day. The visitors were delighted to see the Layshaft turning by water power. The craftsmanship displayed by Mill Wrights’ Bill Griffiths and Tim Whiting is a real credit to them. Their enthusiasm and attention to detail in their work is a pleasure to see. We were delighted that Bill was in attendance all day to share his incredible degree of Wind and Water Mill knowledge with the visitors. This was the first open day since the waterwheel was been refurbished together with brick floor and protective railings installed within the wheel house providing a safe environment in which visitors can enjoy the spectacular and incredibly powerful wheel turn using minimal amounts of water. May has also seen our annual visitors take up residence it the mill once again. This is the third year running. They must love this place. Kersey Mill has been favoured as their summer home and a safe place to raise their off-spring. At the time of writing we have five Kestrel eggs within their nested home. This year we have installed cameras with a link to the Arts & Craft Barn screen to ensure that the public can enjoy the progress of the Kestrels and their chicks. So do pop along to see – the chicks are due in June. It’s wonderful to watch and fascinating how the father & mother take care & feed their young.
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Beaumont News Report As the weather warms and the school year races by the summer term is always busy, with sporting activities, special trips and exciting projects. Crucial Crew! Year 6 took part in Crucial Crew, a series of safety workshops organised by the Rotary Club of Sudbury. It is aimed at year 6 as they start to think about moving onto secondary school, at a time in their lives where they may find themselves in new situations, being more independent but also potentially at more risk. The Year 6 pupils found the workshops, which included work on first aid and online safety to name but a few, very informative and interesting. They followed up the work at Crucial Crew by completing safety related activities in class. Art Exhibition - St. Mary’s Two of the classes visited the annual Art exhibition put on at the church. The children were really impressed by the range and quality of the Art on display and found it an inspiration for their own artistic work back in school. Our thanks go to all at the Some of the Beetle class at the Art church for making us feel so Exhibition at St. Mary’s. welcome. Gymnastics Two of our gymnastic teams, from Key Stage 1 and 2, took part in the Key Steps Gymnastics Competition at the extremely impressive Pipers Vale gymnastics venue in Ipswich. The competition, in which our children competed against other local primary schools, saw the children demonstrating their skills in a vault, a floor routine and in body management exercises. Although we were unable to qualify for the next round, the teams tried hard and conducted themselves exceptionally well during the competition. Thank you to the parents for supporting the children and transporting them to the venue. Well done to all involved! Ducks! The children and staff were very excited about our most recent of visitors to the school, as we became home to 5 ducklings! The children were able to watch the duck eggs hatch and the ducklings develop over a period of two weeks. They caused endless fascination for the children who couldn’t wait, from day to day, for their turn to see the ducklings. The children used this experience to support their lifecycles and reproduction work in Science. The children were sad to see the duckling go at the end of their stay, but they were reassured that they were found a good home to go to! Hadleigh Show The children at Beaumont always look forward to producing work to be exhibited at the Hadleigh Show, and this year was no exception! As Hadleigh is celebrating the ‘Year of the Sheep’ in a big way, it was fitting that ‘sheep’ was the theme for the work at this year’s show. The work from all the schools that took part was fantastic and very imaginative. We were very happy with the outcome, Nodding sheep from Spider class securing three 2nd place prizes for our work as well as a third place for a sheep poem by Faye Anderson. The older classes had made multicoloured nodding sheep, operated by a cam mechanism, which obviously impressed the judges! Below is one of our entries in the poetry competition – enjoy! The Sheep Poem - By Ethan Yeomans, 11 Peacefully bleating, Fluffy and white. Friskily frolicking, Little and light. Gleefully galloping, Noble and bold. A flock of sheep, Trotting in the cold. Tediously plodding, Fat and slow. Turned into food, Wide and low. Quietly skipping, And although gentle, Caring for them, Can make you mental! Massive and Large, Like a beast. Tummy rumbling, Ready to feast. Fiercely sprinting, Aggressive and hasty. Sold at the supermarket, Minty and tasty. Disgustingly greasy, With bravery and might. Awfully dirty, Resting soundly at night. Living their life, Wondering in the plain Causing trouble and mayhem Driving the poor farmer insane!!!!!!!!!
Visit to Ipswich The Beetles class took a day out in Ipswich to support their topic entitled ‘The Holiday Show’. They visited some of the more well known Ipswich landmarks including the Christchurch mansion. They were giving an excellent guided tour of the city by a Tourist Information Centre guide. They will be using this experience to write their own guided tour of Hadleigh in the coming weeks.
Beetle class visiting Ipswich
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Bee Keeping! Very appropriately Bumblebee class were visited by local bee-keeper Mr Gant from Hadleigh to support their ‘Flowers and Insects’ topic work. The children really enjoyed finding out about the bees from Mr. Gant and in particular trying on the protective bee-keeping clothing. Our thanks go to Mr. Gant for giving up his time to talk to the children.
How to Style Yourself Evening” a Fashion Show with a Difference! FunDancing hosts another fabulous fund raising event for Age UK Suffolk “I’ve nothing to wear, it all looks the same and I don’t know how to change it?” Well “How to Style Yourself Evening: A Fashion Show With a Difference” may just have the answer. Doors open at 6pm. Be greeted with a welcome drink, before wandering around the various “stalls” of affordable accessories, objects and services that will enhance fabulous you. Buy raffle tickets, have a go at the lucky dip before settling down to be shown, by Liz from Elizabeth: Style and Image Coach, how to transforms basic outfits into fabulous ones with minimal cost and regardless of size or shape. The show starts promptly at 7pm, The evening finishes at 9:30pm, after the Raffle and the Lucky Number Ticket draw, Refreshments will be available throughout the evening. Saturday 27th June 2015 St Joseph’s Church Hall, Long Bessels, Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 5DB Entry by “Lucky Number Ticket” £5.00 in advance or £7.00* on the door (*if there are any left!) Available from Janet on 07506 350 455 email janet@fundancing.
Hadleigh Orchestra Summer Concert at Boxford Church Sunday, June 14th 6.30 p.m. This year our summer concert will be held in Boxford Church (where we hope parking will be easier than at Polstead). We are going there because one of our main items is the popular Scherzo for piano and orchestra by Litolff (about the only thing he’s remembered for today!), and at Boxford church there is the ideal piano for this work. The other main item will be the last two movements of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. This is the very dramatic depiction of a storm and the calm that follows it. The programme will also include Bizet’s ‘Carillon’ and the overture to Wagner’s ‘Lohengrin’ – a real crowd pleaser. As usual entry is free but we will ask you to contribute to a retiring collection as you leave which will help us to cover our expenses and enable us to make a donation to the church. John Druce (chairman)
Thankyou Harry and Shirley Spraggons would like to thank all their family who helped to celebrate Harry’s 90th Birthday. £400 pounds was raised for The Woolverstone Wish at Ipswich Hospital. Harry would also like to thank his many friends for their lovely cards.
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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 Supreme Summer Extravaganza On Saturday, 13th of June, from 11:00am to 4.00pm, the Year 10 students are hosting a summer event at Hadleigh High School, where they are raising money for Cancer Research. They have organised a community five-a-side football tournament, a barbeque, romping rides, awesome inflatables, music and entertainment, groovy games and competitions, as well as a tumbling tombola and other stalls. This is the third time the Year 10s have taken on the challenge of organising this exquisite event. Each year have planned and run a community event to raise money for the charity of their choice. It is all about student leadership and how they work together to produce an exemplary event. This year’s Year 10 have already been very successful with planning and organising their event so far. They have been liaising with the 7 Air Assault Battalion Reme of the Wattisham Air Base, who have donated a fair amount to make the event possible, therefore we would like to say a special thank you to them. The students have also been visiting different primary schools in and around Hadleigh to spread the word of their exciting event. Whilst visiting the schools, Golden Tickets were given to the children so they can get a free face paint or have a free go on a stall of their choice. We interviewed two students, who are organising the Extravaganza. James Grant (Tournament, Development and Promotions Team) said: “I hope that the day will be a huge success as we have put our own time and effort into the making of this event.” Freya Dawson (Tournament, Development and Promotions Team) said: “We want to raise as much money as possible for Cancer Research. To make our event successful, we need as many people as possible to come along and enjoy the day!” From this you can tell, that they have spent a lot of their own time and effort planning this Extravaganza. They are appealing for any donations for raffle prizes, brick-a-brack, books, plush teddies and crockery in any condition. If you are able to donate any of these items, drop them off in the front office or email the school to arrange a pick up (events@hadleighhigh.net). The students would be delighted to see lots of you there on the day!
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On Thursday 7th May, a group of Year 9 students from Debate club, carried out a Mock Election. Each student in the debate club was given a party’s manifesto to research. Miss Woolven and Mr Pryke planned a list of questions that would be asked. The topics that they spoke about ranged from the National Health Service, immigration and education. Other students came along to watch the Mock Election take place. Pupils participated in an actual vote where the Labour Party came first. It is especially great to see students getting interested in politics, allowing them to familiarize themselves with the real world. It was a very enjoyable experience and pupils enjoyed getting a taster in how their country is run.
SWISS Student Leadership Conference held at Ipswich Town Football Club On Friday 24th April, the Junior House Prefects attended the SWISS Leadership Conference held at Ipswich Town Football Club. The students participated in various workshops which developed their leadership skills. Various schools from the county were represented by their own Year 9 and 10 student leadership team; this benefited everyone as the students had the opportunity to work with people whom they had never met. 34
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The students from Hadleigh High School, consisting of Charlie Kebell, Aidan Roberts, Daisy Linge, Lois Cooper, Bon Robinson, Anna Norman, Morgan Dee, Jared White, Poppy Simmons, Josh Gray and James Tapp represented the school very well and believed the experience enriched their knowledge of how to be a good leader, something important to them as they work with others across the school and also if they are considering taking on future leadership roles. As part of this event, Year 10 pupil leaders from across the schools were invited to lead the sessions, therefore developing their skills following their attendance at the same conference last year. We were represented extremely well by Matt Smith and Emily Smith. (written by Daisy Linge and Charlie Kebell)
Reading Week is a hit! During the last week of April, Year 7 celebrated Reading Week which is held
each year to promote literacy and reading for pleasure. During the week, many activities took place, including a visit from novelist, screenplay writer and actor, Ciaran Murtagh. He shared his skills and expertise with Year 7 pupils. He taught them how to write a captivating plot and how to determine the outcome of a story. Year 7 pupils carried out a non-uniform day allowing them to dress up as their favourite book characters. A Where’s Wally Hunt and Guess the Teacher Reading competition took place. This was very successful. Congratulations to Harry Redmore, Oliver Terndrup, Olivia McGibben and Lauren Sargeant for having the most fantastic ‘Book Character’ costumes. Martha Davies told us “I liked the quizzes and the Where’s Wally hunt. I think lots of people enjoyed dressing up and finding something to wear for it.”
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Hadleigh Community Choir Summer Concert 2015 We are delighted to announce that Hadleigh Community Choir will be presenting its annual Summer Concert at 7.30pm on Saturday 20th June in Hadleigh United Reformed Church, Market Place, Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 5DL. Tickets are now on sale price £6 each from The Idler bookshop and Keith Avis Newsagents, both in Hadleigh High Street. The choir will be singing a mix of light and popular songs, mainly with a summer flavour, and there will be additional performances by choir soloists plus themed readings by our guest reader. As usual you will be able to join in the fun of our sing-alongs with the choir (we will provide the words), all led by our Musical Director Simon Thompson. After the concert, join us for our special ‘afterglow’ with wine and light refreshments in the Ansell Centre, all included in the ticket price. There will also be an opportunity to enter our now-famous luxury prize gift draws. Hadleigh Community Choir’s unique mix of tuneful music, readings and solo performances are guaranteed to make your evening as enjoyable and summery as possible (even if it is raining). We look forward to seeing you there. For more information call Nik on 01473 824462 or Peter on 01473 824033.
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Hadleigh Community Choir Summer Concert 2015 We are delighted to announce that Hadleigh Community Choir will be presenting its annual Summer Concert at 7.30pm on Saturday 20th June in Hadleigh United Reformed Church, Market Place, Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 5DL. Tickets are now on sale price £6 each from The Idler bookshop and Keith Avis Newsagents, both in Hadleigh High Street. The choir will be singing a mix of light and popular songs, mainly with a summer flavour, and there will be additional performances by choir soloists plus themed readings by our guest reader. As usual you will be able to join in the fun of our sing-alongs with the choir (we will provide the words), all led by our Musical Director Simon Thompson. After the concert, join us for our special ‘afterglow’ with wine and light refreshments in the Ansell Centre, all included in the ticket price. There will also be an opportunity to enter our now-famous luxury prize gift draws. Hadleigh Community Choir’s unique mix of tuneful music, readings and solo performances are guaranteed to make your evening as enjoyable and summery as possible (even if it is raining). We look forward to seeing you there. For more information call Nik on 01473 824462 or Peter on 01473 824033.
Whatfield Footpath Walks A series of footpath walks accompanied by long term residents who can fill in some of the background are being planned. All start from the village hall, they are: Sunday June 28th 2pm based on Furneaux Farm Richard Mower and Jimmy Wilding Sunday July 19th 2pm based on Lower Farm (Peyton Hall) Ronnie Gant and Jimmy Wilding Sunday September 20th 2pm based on Hill Farm Richard Mower and Jimmy Wilding We hope these will appeal to all residents and a wider audience who like walking especially those who are new to the village or area. They will not be overly long!
Little Waldingfield History Society Programme of Events - 2015 17th June: Darren Clarke This successful metal detectorist will discuss his craft and some of his many historical finds from around the local area, a number of which have been reviewed by Find Liaison Officers and included in the Portable Antiquities Scheme 2004/5 annual report for the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. Booking Secretary: Diana Langford, Pitt Cottage 01787 248298 Tickets Members £2.00 Non Members £4.00
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News from Whatfield School Villagers will be used to seeing us walk down to the church with fluorescent jackets on, and forming our Whatfield line to cross the road, but they may not be aware that we have two Junior Road Safety Officers, who work all year to raise the profile of Road Safety issues at school, organising competitions and leading assemblies on how to keep safe. This year they linked up with the road safety officers who have just started at Bildeston Primary School, and shared some good ideas with them. At Whatfield CEVCP School we celebrate all achievement and are proud of the huge variety of talent in our small school. We Walking back home always enjoy swimming, and the majority of the school have taken part in lessons and a schools gala this year. Our Quicksticks (hockey) team did particularly well this year, assisted by our ‘Mumagers’ they got through to the County finals, and were one goal away from going through to the nationals. A fantastic result for a school of 42 pupils! Again, two proud artists from our school, Eloise and Archie, were awarded the honour of exhibiting at Aldeburgh. They were chosen above artists from every Primary School in Suffolk, and represent both ends of the school from year 6 to Reception! We love our Early Years Area, and the whole space is well used, with Quicksticks a range of activities for the children to explore. Superheroes have been popular this year, and have sparked an interest in writing and talking. It’s good to know they have time to relax and chat when they are not saving the world! As a school in a rural setting, we like to ensure we are looking outwards at what is happening in the rest of the country, and fundraising for comic relief and supporting world book day are two of the ways we do that. We aim to make education exciting and engaging so that pupils want to learn about the world. This terms topic on space has been a real success, as have some of the Art and Maths projects that have been going on around the school. We want our pupils to be the best they can be, and so Winning Whatfield Artists were thrilled to give them the opportunity, with children from Bildeston, Kersey and Elmsett, to watch the Wolsey Theatre production of ‘When I grow up’ which encourages children to think about long term goals, and what they will need to do to get to them. Ideas ranged from being footballers, performers, teachers, actors, fashion designers, vets and artists to working for the police and RSPCA. If we help the children to fulfil any of those dreams, or produce adults in any or all of those fields of work we will have done a good job! If you would like to visit us and have a look round our lovely school, you are always welcome. Please telephone 01473 823 309 or use our website link www.whatfield.suffolk.sch.uk to make an appointment. Lynne Golding, Headteacher
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Hadleigh and District Gardening Club had the pleasure of welcoming one half of that amazing and dynamic duo who, at a very young age, conceived the idea of selling their farm produce direct to the public. Yes it was Sally from Hollow Trees Farm. They started with a hand cart at the bottom of the lane where they grew their produce and which, after some time, finished up at the entrance to their present site. This is quite difficult to write without sounding O.T.T. but these two are really something else. When they started Robert was growing the produce and Sally was delivering boxes to various shops, en route to her 'proper' job and they were living on site in a caravan. Talk about 'from little acorns mighty oak trees grow.' Anyone who has lived locally could not fail to have noticed how year on year they have grown, winning ‘Farm Shop of the Year’, although as Sally pointed out it was the only year it has been run. What is so impressive is their determination to show the public, and particularly children, where their food actually comes from and, to that end of course, the farm trails have proved an irresistable draw for the children and parents alike. The vastly expanded business now has a dedicated building used as a classroom, which is used to teach all aspects, as local schools bring in children for Sally to talk to. How important is this? We read from official data that a lot of children know more about African animals than they do about the ones they eat on a daily basis, and even think that potatoes grow on trees! More power to their elbows, and my, how they have worked over the years, so to Sally and Robert, many congratulations and thanks for your input into the life of this locality. Over the summer months the club will be out and about visiting gardens near to home and further afield. Monday June 8th - A Place for Plants at East Bergholt Monday July 13th - Wyken Hall near Bury Wednesday August 12th - East Ruston Old Vicarage Norfolk We will be back for the Autumn/ Winter season at our usual time and venue - 7.30 at the Town Hall, on Monday September 14th when we will be having a talk about the subject of Bonsai, do come along if you can. Ruth Allen 822323
Hadleigh & District Flower Club Hadleigh & District Flower Club have now settled in at their new meeting venue at the United Reformed Church, where we meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. We enjoy a wide selection of various flower arranging demonstrations, run classes, outing etc. We recently held a charity lunch from which we are delighted to present £805.00 to both The East Anglian Children’s Hospice and Melanoma. If you are interested in the art of flower arranging you will receive a very warm welcome. For any further information please contact Chris Hodge 01473 652412
Stowmarket Chorale is now recruiting new singers With about 60 members we attract singers from a wide area of mid Suffolk and have performed in a wide variety of venues including Snape Maltings, Ely, Bury St Edmunds and Rochester Cathedrals, The Smetana Hall in Prague, The John Peel Centre, Stowmarket URC and Parish Church and The Apex in Bury St Edmunds. If you would like to come and see what singing in the choir is like you are welcome to attend for 2 or 3 weeks without commitment. We meet at Combs Middle School from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. If you are interested in joining please ring out Membership Secretary Janice Prior on 01449 678425 or e mail her at janice.prior@btinternet.com
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For the 2nd Suffolks who had been on As far as is known no Hadleigh men lost the south of the Ypres Salient in their lives during June 1915, yet at that trenches around the time four hundred Hadleigh men were village of Vierstraat enlisted in the British Army and nineteen were in the Royal Navy; that is from a the enemy had been town whose population in 1911 was remarkably inactive and it is easier to 3,201. Sadly twelve Hadleigh men had fallen since war began. The Second understand who Battle of Ypres was over, but for those battalions that had been at the heart of from Hadleigh was the action the churn in manpower often makes it difficult today to assess the still in that battalion. whereabouts of the local men. The 1st Suffolks in particular had had many Men like Sergeant Arthur Abbott, Corporal Charles H Grimwade and Pte hundreds of casualties during May and at one stage their strength had dipped Stanley William Gladwell from Angel Street; Pte Arthur Cook of Long Bessels; to one officer and 29 men. Pte Bertie Clarke of Duke St; Pte Isaac Everett of Benton St and Sgt-Major Alfred Stannard and Pte Bernard Beer of Layham. June saw an overall lull in activity, during which the Germans were content to remain on the defensive and for the next few months the most important engagements on the Ypres Salient wereto a series of fights which essentially One Million Candles Remember were a succession of taking and retaking of trenches around Hooge, a village on the Menin Road. 9pm, Monday 4th August 2014 The 2nd Suffolks were drawn into these fights, firstly on nightly ‘digging Hadleigh War Memorial fatigues’, constructing trenches around Hooge and extending to ‘Shrapnel The Royal British LegionCorner’ invite on youthe to road a few hundred yards from the Lille Gate at Ypres. The heldofthe chateau at Hooge and the Bellewaarde ridge behind it, which take part in this nationalenemy moment had superb views of British positions. On 16th June an attempt was made to reflection to mark the 100th Anniversary the ridge. of the date Great Britaintake entered the There was early success. The 2nd Suffolks were in reserve and came in for the aftermath of the battle to dig and hold trenches, which they did First World War. for the next four days at the Menin road close to the present Hooge Chapel The Hadleigh Branch of the Royal British Legion will be holding a ‘Lights Out’ event to mark the Centenary. museum. During these operations they are were constantly harassed by tear gas Candles will be provided or you can bring your own (Special centenary candles available from M&S, shells, the first they hadForces, experienced. limited, but during this fight members of the Armed veterans Success of all ages was and their families). with profits going to support serving We aim to light 112 candles to represent the 112 names on theloss memorial. come andSuffolk pay yourbecame engaged in there was a tremendous of lifePlease and the 2nd respects to all those who sacrificed their lives during this conflict. the gruesome task of clearing up the battlefield. email : hadleighww1@gmail.com (Research by Mark Brennan, Nigel Crisp, Jeff Ward. facebook : Hadleigh Great War Centenary Project http://www.hadleighww1.com.) Post : Hadleigh RBL, George Street, Hadleigh, IP7 2BB
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The battalion was continually brought up to strength, in part from the 3rd Suffolks who throughout the war were a reserve battalion in training at Felixstowe. At the beginning of June the 1st Suffolks’ strength was 18 officers and 493 other ranks and they were billeted 20 miles behind the front line at Herzeele. It wasn’t all conflict; as the war diary records, at 6pm on the June 4th a concert party by the name of the “Dispatch Riders” provided entertainment in the town square.
Royal British Legion Hadleigh Branch & Club Entertainment Saturday 6th June – Iron Heart Saturday 13th June – Ritchie Monroe Sunday 14th June 8pm – Quiz Night Saturday 27th June – Kenny Lee & The Hustler Saturday 11th July – The Houseshakers Meat Raffle held Sunday Lunchtimes Special Offers: FOSTERS/CARLSBERGH/JOHN SMITHS SMOOTH - £2.70 pint Southern Comfort and Jack Daniels Doubles (50ml) – £3.60 Sol/Desparado/Tiger/WKD/Smirnoff Ice – 2 for £5.00 Look out in Club for Saturday night specials and guest beers HAPPY HOUR SUNDAY AFTERNOON Ladies Section Tuesday 2nd June – Great Tilkey Honey Tuesday 7th July – Quiz and Games Night Meetings start at 7.30pm. Please bring a raffle prize Don’t forget our Hall Hire: Lounge 30 people, Main Hall 100 people. Ring 824874 for details. 40
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Wed 2nd June Private George Hynard, signaller in 1st Bedfords, writes to his parents at 120 Angel Street, “I am still alive although suffering from the gas which the Germans sent into our trenches. I was in a trench about 30 yards from them when they pumped the gas upon us which made nearly all of us unconscious. I think my regiment is the first to stick to their trenches under gas and not lose an inch of ground. I suppose you will have heard of Hill 60 and the fighting that has taken place there. Thousands of dead lie round it. I have been knocking around this hill for the last thirty days, so you may guess I have had rough time just lately”. Wed 2nd June Private Alfred Harriss a scout with 4th Suffolks has been in hospital at Boulogue suffering from typhoid fever. Sergeant Walter Rudd, a butcher from the High Street, in the 9th Lancers, has been wounded. The 2nd Gordon Highlanders with Sergeant Arthur Girling of Stone Street are “resting for a short space of time and enjoying sports and swimming contests”. Wed 23rd June The following men are convalescing in Hadleigh after being wounded: Second Lieut. William Eighteen of Oxford And Bucks Regiment, Corporal Frederick Scott of the Royal Garrison Artillery, and Private Bernard Musgrove Vince of 1st Sherwood Foresters. The Families of Sergeant William Lumley and of Private Charles Mitchell both of whom were killed in May have had official notification from the War Office. The parents of Private Harry Ramplin who was killed on 16th February have still not received ‘official tidings’. Wed 30th June “During the winter months girls of the Hadleigh Voluntary School (in Threadneedle Street) knitted socks and mufflers etc and made other articles for the comfort of our soldiers, and since these are no longer needed (because summer approaches) have been employed making sand bags,”
Whatfield 12 month Challenge Next up is number 5: Brecon to Cardiff run which is an ultra 42 miles. Training has been paramount and an 18 mile race between marathons has helped with conditioning. The weather has taken a turn for the better which always helps and with Gary's commitment and his family's ongoing support he is well on the way to achieving his goal and raising much needed funds for Whatfield School. We cannot help but be impressed with the miles Gary has covered since he has started training let alone all the marathons he has already completed. Well done. In the meantime if you are able to sponsor Gary we would be so very grateful, this can be done via our just giving page www.justgiving.com/fows2015 or text 70070
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Museum launches ‘My Museum’ photography competition Grab your camera, Smartphone or tablet device and head down to the Museum of East Anglian Life this summer as we launch the ‘My Museum’ photography competition for Museum Visitors. No matter what your skill level, the ‘My Museum’ competition is open for everyone to have a go. Snap a picture, send it in and you could be in the running for a prize! Use our 75 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside, heritage buildings and resident wildlife as inspiration. Take photos of your day out, of your friends and family, of anything from creepy crawlies in the Walled Garden, to the turkeys or pigs in the animal area. We want to see how you view the Museum in an image that represents one of the competition categories: • Wildlife • Landscape • Architecture • People • Heritage For budding photographers, the Young Photographer categories (up to 11 and 12-18) will allow for younger visitors to also take part in a competition that all the family can enjoy. Category winners will receive a great prize and one lucky overall winner will see their image chosen as the cover image for the Museum’s 2016 attraction leaflet, with over 40,000 leaflets distributed throughout East Anglia. An incredible opportunity for somebody to see their photography work exposed to a large audience. Anybody that visits the Museum during the competition is eligible to enter. Take advantage of wide open green space, the River Rat nature trail and hidden gems such as the Walled Garden and Bee Garden to capture a winning image. Think you’ll need more than one visit? Why not purchase a Membership and come back as many times as you need. Additionally, when you purchase a Membership to enter the competition, you will have the fantastic opportunity to join a photography training day to be held with a professional photographer, allowing you to pick up some handy hints and tips to help create your perfect image. How to enter Visitors can fill out a registration form when they enter the Museum, they are then free to take photographs throughout the Museum site. Photographs can then be submitted via email to competition@eastanglianlife.org.uk The competition closes at 5pm on Wednesday 30th September 2015, winners will be announced shortly afterwards with a prize giving ceremony at the end of October.
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Whatfield Players Invite you to Audition for a part in their next production: a Pantomime to be performed at the end of November in Whatfield Village Hall
1st Audition Wednesday 1st July 7.45 pm at Whatfield Village Hall or 2nd Audition Monday 6th July at the Salvation Army Hall, Whatfield Hope to see you there!
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Calling all volunteers to help create colourful fun! The count down has begun to the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) Ipswich Colour Dash and organisers calling for any willing volunteers to help on the day. The EACH Colour Dash will be held on Sunday 7th June, in Christchurch Park, Ipswich. Colour dashes are the newest craze to hit the UK and see participants race around a 5km course as they are showered with clouds of coloured powder – creating truly impressive multi-coloured results! Event organisers are asking anyone who doesn’t feel energetic enough to take part but would still like to be involved in the colourful fun to consider volunteering as a marshal on the day. Patsy Johnson-Cisse, EACH Fundraiser, explained: “We’re all really excited to be hosting the EACH Colour Dash in Ipswich for the second year running. We’re on the look out for marshals for the event, to be dotted around the course, cheering on our runners and steering them in the right direction. “The event is so colourful and great to watch, the atmosphere on the day makes it so worth while to be involved in – so if you’re interested in finding out more we’d love to hear from you.” More than 500 places have been sold so far for the colour dash but spaces are still available. Patsy continued: “We’ve had pallets full of paint powder lots of colours delivered last week and a mountain of white t-shirts and medals so we’re nearly all set for a fun day! Places for the day are selling really well, so if you do want to take part I’d encourage you to book now to avoid disappointment.” The Samboomba Band will be coming along on the day to keep participants and well wishers entertained. The event had kindly been sponsored by Pure Resourcing Solutions (Pure) in Ipswich. The EACH Ipswich Colour Dash will be held on Sunday 7th June, in Christchurch Park, Ipswich. Tickets are available now - adult (£20) child (£10) Team (£175) Family (£45). For more information on the Ipswich Colour Dash, and to book your place, visit www.each.org.uk/colourdash. To offer your support as a volunteer marshal on the day please contact the Suffolk Fundraising Team on 01473 276196.
Hadleigh Orchestra Conductor: Ute Cooper Leader: Lucy Jackson Summer Concert at Boxford Church, Sunday, June 14th. 6.30 p.m. We hope to see you all again at this summer concert. A great programme including: Litolff’s famous Scherzo (soloist John Cooper), the last two movements of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, Bizet’s Carillon, and the overture to Act 3 of Wagner’s Lohengrin (really exciting music). As usual, entrance is free and there will be a retiring collection. John Druce (chairman)
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BBC One daytime show, The Housing Enforcers, heads to Babergh and Mid Suffolk BBC daytime show The Housing Enforcers, featuring Matt Allwright, the champion of consumer rights, heads to Babergh and Mid Suffolk. For many of us mortgages are unaffordable, council houses are full, and the number of new houses built each year is half those needed. In total, more than eight million people rent their home from the council or a private landlord. The last time the number was this high Britain still had food rationing. The Housing Enforcers sees Matt Allwright join council teams as a trainee housing officer, separating hovels from homes in sixteen locations across the UK. In this the 20 x 45’ series, Matt confronts dodgy landlords, unwilling tenants, nightmare neighbours and he’ll come to the rescue of those in need. The producers, Twofour, worked with Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils to secure access to Housing Officers working in the area. Staff from the councils’ Housing Team spent two months earlier this year filming with the production company across both districts. They visited a variety of different tenants, each with their own particular problem or issue. Officers were keen to show how different their role – and the challenges they face - in a rural area compared with more urban councils across the UK. Gavin Fisk, Babergh and Mid Suffolk’s District Councils’ Corporate Manager – Tenant Services, said the team worked hard to show the production team all aspects of the work they face on a day-to-day basis. He said: “The work of Housing Officers often goes unnoticed. We expect this series of Housing Enforcers to highlight the challenges faced by our staff everyday whilst managing rural housing. Housing officers are often unsung heroes whose work has a direct impact on the lives of those tenants they come in to contact with. “Officers involved in the filming really enjoyed working with Matt Allwright and members of the production team. We hope the TV series to show just how diverse, sometimes difficult, but above all rewarding, the work of Housing Officers is.” Ian Watson, Community Housing Officer for Babergh and Mid Suffolk, added: “It was great having some time with Matt he understands the housing issues and is genuinely concerned for the tenants and how we deal with them. “I am looking forward to seeing how our work compares with the the other councils up and down the country.” Housing Enforcers: tune in on Mondays, 9am, on BBC One
Rita Mowles In memory of Rita who passed away 5 years ago on the 29th June. Always in our thoughts, Cyril, Andrew, Emma, Maisie and Max.
More Volunteer Drivers Please In 2014 The Boxford & Hadleigh Car Scheme helped almost 300 people with medical appointments attending hospitals, dentists, opticians, health centres etc.,
From the Sheep Pen After months of preparation and cooperation between the two organising bodies a truly ‘woolly’ event was the result. The Education and Flower tent exhibited some incredibly creative work by local schools and special interest groups. The reappearance of the ‘sheep’ man and his amazing flock provided humorous but educational entertainment near the HYOS’ marquee. Another very popular attraction was Chris Partridges’ Heritage Flock of beautiful Real Suffolk sheep, not least because they were within patting distance. Local aspiring shepherd, John Devey, was also nearby to answer any questions. Bo Peep and Shaun the Sheep made several appearances throughout the day to promote the Bo-Peep Picnic They delighted the little ones who Chris & Alice Partridge, John Devey, couldn’t believe their luck. Many Jim Wilding, Jane Haylock and Isobel were looking forward to meeting Archer welcoming the Heritage Flock of Real Suffolk Sheep them again at the picnic. Sarah Clarke put a smile, sheep and flowers on several faces with her brightly coloured face painting. Inside the HYOS tent Josh Archer and Daniel Thorrington from St Elizabeth Hospice let creative youngsters loose on their ‘make and take’ table. Chairwoman, Jane Haylock was busy all day selling bovine merchandise some of which had been lovingly crafted by many talented ladies in our midst. Meanwhile, battling the elements outside June Brown, Carole Burne, Gilly Dutton, Barbara Tryon, Jim Wilding and Jan Devey were cheerfully handing out the complete HYOS’ programme and selling the Ewe Know Quiz. This was popular as the winner stands to collect £100 prize money which has been generously donated by Gotelee Solicitors. Away from the HYOS hub the action continued with several rounds of “I’m A Sheep Get Me Out of Here”. Egged on by Jonathan Moore and Barry Dallas, several teams of really good sports from the town dressed as sheep or Bo Peep and staggered through some amazing challenges. These involved hay, planks, buckets of water and wheelbarrows with hilarious consequences and sheepshaped trophies at the end for their noble efforts. The costumes, courtesy of Jane Snowdon, Jane Haylock and Beryl Meredith, were fitting or in some cases, illfitting, attire for the occasion. The HYOS team would like to take this opportunity to thank Kathy Leney and Co at the Hadleigh Show, schools clubs, special interest groups, volunteers and all our sponsors for their invaluable support and help. Last but not least a big thank you to Barbara Boyd of Thrift Shop fame without whom we would not have been able to pay for our swish and spacious marquee. Don’t forget this is just the beginning of a season of sheep related events. See the panel opposite for more ‘woolly’ happenings.
PROGRAMME FOR JUNE & JULY May – Sept
Sheep Peep Show, on wall of TSB Bank, High Street.
June – Sept Daylight Darkness
Original ‘Crafted’ sheep all over Hadleigh. Sheep Shape on Constitution Hill. Sheep Peep Show, on wall of TSB Bank, High Street. Contact: - roysholmes@hotmail.com
5th June
‘Spectacular Sheep Night’ Hadleigh Brownies & Guides 7- 13 years. Age Times & Tickets £5 Gloria Powell T 01473 828062
7th June
Special Sheep Dip & Duck & Raft Race 10am – 1pm Contact: - Barry Dallas M 07850 730122
25th July
Hadleigh’s Medieval Woollen Cloth Industry 9.30am – 12.45pm Talks at St Mary’s. Tickets £10 from Keith Avis or The Idler
25th July
“Songs for Ewe” Hadleigh Community Choir concert. 7.30pm St Mary’s. Tickets £6 from The Idler T 01473 824957.
The Car Scheme is run entirely by volunteers for the community.
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Church Fete Saturday 20th June; 2.30-5.00pm The Old Rectory, Chattisham Cream Teas, Barbecue & Pimms Tent Granny's Attic ★ Tombola Books ★ Cakes & Sweets Splat the Rat ★ Bowl a Pig and many more stalls and sideshows
Full Programme Details www.yearofthesheep.webs.com
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HADLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL Report of the Meeting of the Council held on the 16th April 2015 Present: Councillors: Angland (Town Mayor), Amin, Byrne, Cook, Free, Grutchfield, Haylock, Lazenby, Matthews, L. Munson, M. Munson, Sheldrick and Whiting. In attendance: Sergeant Milbourne (Suffolk Constabulary) and one member of the public. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies were received from Councillor Janas. This apology was accepted. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Byrne declared a non-pecuniary interest in the Finance & Personnel Committee Report – item 4(ii) – General Power of Competence Grants – as she is a Governor of Beaumont Primary School who were receiving a grant. MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on the 19th March 2015 were taken as read, were confirmed and signed. MATTERS ARISING Town Matters - The Clerk reported a letter received from the owner of the Hadleigh Post Office explaining the reasons behind why the post box was no longer available. POLICING Sgt. Milbourne presented the Police Report for March. It was noted that 23 crimes had been recorded. The offences comprised as follows: 7 criminal damage; 3 cause harassment, alarm, distress; 3 thefts; 2 interference with motor vehicles; 2 dangerous dogs causing injury; 1 common assault; 1 drunk & disorderly; 1 possession of Class B drug; 1 Alcohol Licensing Offences involving Under 18; 1 attempted burglary and 1 minor wound without intent. Of these 3 had been detected. Sgt. Milbourne answered questions on indication of crime levels in neighbouring villages; dangerous dogs and parking in New Cut. BABERGH SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM MEETING Councillor Cook reported on the meeting she attended on Wednesday 25th March 2015. Councillor Sheldrick raised concerns over the lack of feedback regarding speed watch information. Sgt. Milbourne provided the police view on these meetings. It had been agreed that Town and Parish Councils would now receive the minutes of these meetings. He advised that the Speedwatch figures will be included within these minutes. REPORTS OF THE COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLORS Councillors Grandon and Riley had tendered their apologies. There were no written reports. MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk reported: i) That the local Speedwatch Group has received a replica of the High Sheriff of Suffolk’s Group of the Year Award 2015 Highly Commended certificate presented to Community Speed Watch in recognition and appreciation of the positive contribution to the local community. ii) Thank you letter received from Headway Suffolk for the grant received. iii) The Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner will be holding a Public Meeting on Wednesday 10th June 2015 at 6.30pm to 8.30pm in the Grand Hall in the Town Hall Complex. iv) Planning Permission had been approved for the extension to the cemetery. STANDING ORDER NO. 24 Councillor Sheldrick asked if the Town Council could enquire who owns the old rusting trailer that stands at the junction of the main road and Aldham Mill Hill (Calais St side) and then write to them requesting that it be either removed or cleaned up as it is an eyesore on what is one of the main gateways to the town? Councillor Matthews asked if the Clerk had obtained prices for new gym equipment at Corks Lane as he had been contacted by the County Councillor who wished to provide funding towards gym equipment? The Clerk advised that the County Councillor had agreed to provide £1,250 which will be used for new play equipment as the cost of additional gym equipment greatly exceeded this amount. Councillor Haylock asked if the Town Council could establish why part of Babergh District Council’s car park had been taped off as it was making exiting the allotments difficult? ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT It was RESOLVED that accounts amounting to £20,194.70 be approved for payment. PLANNING COMMITTEE The Minutes of the Committee held on the 26th March 2015 were noted. FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (Part 1) The Report of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 2nd April 2015 was received and accepted including grants to: i) £1,000 to the Year of the Sheep Group ii) £1,000 to the Beaumont Primary School iii) £5,000 to Hadleigh Rugby Club iv) £100 to Cruse Bereavement Centre – Suffolk v) £600 to Hadleigh Archive Group MOTION Councillor Cook submitted the following Motion: This Town Council has no confidence in its County Councillor’s ability to fully represent his constituents whilst he lives outside the country. Therefore, it calls upon Councillor Riley to resign in order to allow for the election of a County Councillor more in touch with
HADLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL Full Council Meetings Date of Next Meeting at 7.30pm Thursday 18th June 2015 Thursday 16th July 2015 Planning Committees Date of Next Meeting at 7.30pm Thursday 11th June 2015 Thursday 2nd July 2015
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the town’s residents and their concerns. Following the discussion an amendment was added: This Town Council further calls on the Local Government Association to seek a reform of the law in order to prevent such a situation occurring again. Voting was: 10 For, 2 Against, 1 Abstention. Therefore the motion was carried. TOWN MATTERS Councillor Sheldrick advised that it had been brought to his attention that the roads in our town are getting into an unkept state. The sides of the roads are unswept with weeds growing in the kerbside, the road signs are dirty, the traffic and direction signs are left uncleaned and bushes are allowed to grossly overhang boundaries obstructing the pavements. Councillor Byrne wondered if residents could be notified of the day and time of when road sweeping was taking place in order that parked vehicles could be moved. The Mayor reported that the state of the three bus shelters on Magdalen Road had been brought to her attention. Suffolk County Council had advised they could not carry out the cleaning of these without the use of scaffolding. It has been agreed that Hadleigh Town Council’s contractors will carry out this work and the bus shelters will be included in the annual clean carried out. Suffolk County Council will pay for this service. Councillor Haylock mentioned the Benton Street recent litter pick carried out by volunteers from Hadleigh and Layham. Suffolk County Council had taken away the rubbish collected. It may be that this partnership may have to be carried out in other areas of the town. It was felt that generally the town was beginning to look shabby. It was therefore agreed that a letter be sent to the Chief Executive of Suffolk County Council, copied to Councillor Riley, setting out these issues and requesting that they fulfil their obligation to the ratepayers and restore these deficiencies? Councillor Cook stated that after 28 years as a Town Councillor she was now standing down and wished to thank the Mayor, the Town Council staff present and previous for their incredible hard work carried out behind the scenes, and to wish those remaining Councillors and new Councillors joining the Town Council all the best. It had been an honour to serve the town. These comments were reciprocated by Councillor Grutchfield. There being no further business the meeting closed at 20.45pm Mrs Carol A. Bailey, BA(Hons) – Town Clerk Report of the Extra-ordinary Meeting of the Council held on the 30th April 2015 Present: Councillors: Angland (Town Mayor), Byrne, Cook, Free, Grutchfield, Haylock, Lazenby, Matthews, L. Munson, M. Munson, Sheldrick and Whiting. Non attendee: Councillor Amin APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE There were no apologies. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest. CORN EXCHANGE The Clerk reported that, as Hadleigh Town Council had been successful in having the Corn Exchange listed as an asset of community value, she had received notification from Babergh District Council of Suffolk County Council’s intention to dispose of the property. The Clerk had, therefore, called this extra-ordinary meeting as there is a six week interim moratorium period in which Hadleigh Town Council or an eligible Community Interest Group can register an Expression of Interest to bid for the property. If this is received this will trigger the full moratorium period of 6 months and the asset cannot be disposed of before 20th October 2015. She had spoken with the Suffolk County Councillor Officer dealing with this matter and been informed that a valuation had been carried out taking into account the works required to the building. The amount required to purchase the property was within the parameters set for Local Council borrowing meaning the Council would be able to raise the relevant money. The Clerk had investigated the Council’s borrowing options either with the Public Works Loan or, as is now possible, through our Bank, Unity Trust’s Social Mortgage. On receipt of this information Councillors discussed the options available. Councillors were asked to consider the following questions: i) Do Hadleigh Town Council want to purchase the Corn Exchange? ii) What would the building be used for? The proposal was made that Hadleigh Town Council Register an Interest in the Corn Exchange. This was approved and voting was unanimous. The Clerk was then asked to carry out the following tasks: i) To issue a general press release to the EADT and Free Press ii) Request a site visit be made by the new Council and invite retired Councillors or suggest to Suffolk County Council that an open day is organised so the building is open to all those interested. iii) Organise a business plan Councillors were advised that there were a number of documents available via websites, mycommunity.org and Government websites, providing information on Community purchases and grants available which they may wish to view. ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Clerk reported a letter received advising her that the hanging baskets would not be in the town this year due to a lack of funding. The grant cheque provided by Hadleigh Town Council had been returned. This had been brought to Councillors attention as there had been discussion about the scheme over social media and the Clerk had clarified the position that the Town Council do not run this scheme. It was agreed that the funding request be discussed at the next Finance & Personnel Meeting. There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.30pm Mrs Carol A. Bailey, BA(Hons)
Hadleigh - Let’s return the Corn Exchange to Community Use An Extraordinary Meeting of Hadleigh Town Council took place on Thursday 30 April following a letter received from Babergh District Council informing them of Suffolk County Councils intention to dispose of the Corn Exchange in Hadleigh. In 2014 Hadleigh Town Council had succeeded in adding the Corn Exchange to the Asset of Community Value Register meaning that should it be sold there would be a six month moratorium in which a Community Interest Group would have time to be able to raise the money to make a bid to purchase the property. At its meeting Hadleigh Town Council voted unanimously to register its Expression of Interest in the purchase of the property which will mean it cannot be disposed of until at least 20 October 2015. Following the formation of the new Council there will be further investigations and consultations into the future of the Corn Exchange.
Statutory Consultation. The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations, 2012 Babergh District Council has received an application from Hadleigh Town Council to designate an area that they think is appropriate to be covered by a future Neighborhood Development Plan. Neighbourhood planning allows communities to develop their own planning policies which will guide new development and help meet their needs. Once complete (it may take 18-24 months to produce) the neighbourhood development plan will be used by Babergh District Council when deciding planning applications within the area. Why are we consulting? The area proposed for neighbourhood planning purposes is the whole of the area covered by Hadleigh Town Council which includes both Hadleigh South Ward and Hadleigh North Ward. Babergh District Council must consult for at least four weeks before making a decision to designate this area. Following this consultation period Babergh District Council will consider the comments received in determining the application. The designation decision will be published on the website below. Please provide any comments you may have during this period. In particular your comments should focus on whether the area is appropriate to be used for Hadleigh’s Neighbourhood Plan. For example if there is a group of houses or businesses that are bisected by the boundary you may feel that they should be included/excluded within the area. How to respond Hadleigh Town Council’s application, map, and supporting 59862 statement are available online at www.babergh.gov.uk/HadleighNDP Alternatively paper copies are available for public inspection at Babergh District Council offices, Cork Lane, Hadleigh, IP7 6SJ. The statutory period of consultation will finish at 4:00pm on 29th June 2015. Comments can be submitted either by e-mail to nhp@babergh.gov.uk or by post, addressed to: Peter Freer, Enabling Officer - Community Led Planning & Design, Babergh District Council, Cork Lane, Hadleigh, IP7 6SJ. Your comments will be kept on a public file and they may be reproduced publicly in writing or on our website. Please note that Babergh District Council is only consulting on the Area proposed by Hadleigh Town Council. This is not the time to submit detailed or specific comments in relation to planning issues in Hadleigh. Please contact Hadleigh Town Council about their Neighbourhood Development Plan process including engagement opportunities. The Town Council has a specific page on their website on the Neighbourhood Development Plan where further information and updates can be found http://hadleigh.onesuffolk.net/neighbourhood-plan/ Please write to Mrs. Carol A. Bailey BA(Hons) Town Clerk, Hadleigh Town Council, The Guildhall Hadleigh IP7 5DN if you are part of a voluntary organisation or community group wishing to be considered for a grant including the following information: • The specific amount of the grant • What the funding is for • Breakdown of costs and any funds already raised • How the project will benefit Hadleigh and its residents. This grant aid is not available to fund individuals, commercial or statutory organisations.
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CHELSWORTH OPEN GARDENS Sunday 28th June 2015 • • • • • •
11.00 – 5.00
20+ gardens open specialist nurseries, plant and produce stalls refreshments in the gardens arts & crafts indoor stands Marjan Wouda sculptures in two gardens £6 per adult; children and parking free
Hadleigh Craft and Food Fair 1st November 2015 This hugely popular Fair organised by Hadleigh Market Feoffment Charity will take place in the Town Hall/Guildhall Complex on Sunday 1st November 2015 starting at 10:00am and finishing at 4:00pm. Anyone interested in details regarding booking a stall for this event should contact Hadleigh Town Council on 01473 823884 and ask for Sue Munson or via e-mail admin@hadleightowncouncil.co.uk. Closing date for bookings is 2nd October 2015. Several stalls have already been reserved.
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Letter www.layham.org from Layham The 2015 Annual Parish Meeting A handful of interested people turned out for the Annual Parish Meeting on 15 April. It was a time for looking back over four years of the Parish Council’s work and a time for celebrating the varied activities that volunteers promote in our village. • Introduction The Chairman, Michael Woods, thanked his fellow councillors, and the clerk, for helping to make the parish a better place in which to live. The Chairman paid tribute to the work of two Councillors not seeking re-election. Lesley Garnett retires after nine years as a councillor during which time she has taken special interest in our Green Team. Councillors will miss her valuable contributions to our debates. Louise Allen retires after three years as our Clerk and four years as a councillor. Councillors will miss her financial expertise. All other councillors, together with newcomers Sheila Roberts and Doreen Sillett, had been elected unopposed. • Suffolk County Council Councillor Gordon Jones said that Council Tax had been frozen for the fifth year in a row; however, a further £80m in savings would have to be found by 2018. Plans to extend the roll-out of super-fast broadband to more households and businesses continued. Speeding continued to be an issue in Layham and Councillor Jones was working with highways at SCC to try and extend the 30 mph limits at both ends of the village. Margaret Woods urged him to try and find a solution to the ongoing traffic problems in Benton Street. • Police During the period 1 April 2014 – 31 March 2015 there had been 7 crimes reported, 1 of which was detected, compared to 8 reported and 2 detected during the previous year. Burglaries from dwellings were still occurring in the county, with jewellery the main target. Thefts of heating oil and catalytic converters were still an issue across Suffolk. • Babergh District Council Councillor Sue Wigglesworth said Babergh and Mid Suffolk continued to face the challenge of making savings. She was confident that the new Strategic Plan would help to meet housing needs, improve infrastructure, increase employment opportunities and assist healthy communities to flourish. Councillor Wigglesworth was standing down after 24 years as a district councillor; the Chairman presented her with a bouquet of flowers and thanked her for all her help and support over the years. • Budget/finance The clerk was in the process of finalising the accounts for 2014/15 which would then go for internal audit, before being formally approved by the Parish Council in June. As usual, they would then be sent for external audit in July. She said she was pleased that the Parish Council had been able to keep the annual precept at the same level - £8500 - for the past four years. • Publicly owned land and property Councillor Ron Gunn said as 2014 had marked the 100th anniversary of WW1, the War Memorial had been given a professional clean by Neil Luxton, who had very kindly carried out the work free of charge. It was hoped that the approach to the burial ground and the War Memorial would be improved during 2015. The telephone box in Lower Layham had been refurbished and painted, ready for installation of the defibrillator. • Emergency Planning Councillor John Curran said a risk assessment had been carried out and consideration given to what could be done to minimise or mitigate the effect of the risks identified. Procedures were in place for snow clearing and gritting. The first defibrillator had been purchased and installed in the telephone box outside the Queen’s Head. and the PC was currently looking at the best position for a defibrillator in Upper Layham. • Green Team In April 2012 the Recycling Centre on the Playing Field was completed, achieved with funding of £10,000 from a ‘Big Lottery’ grant. The recycling of textiles provided an income to the Parish Council; the money had provided grit bins and would help to meet the costs of installing the defibrillators. The 2015 Spring Clean had concentrated on the main routes into Hadleigh, on both sides of the river. In 2014 two Barn Owl boxes were installed and six owlets were raised in the first season. The Green Team was working with Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Natural England to organise a ‘Swift Event’ on 2 July. • Community Lunches The Community Lunches used local food suppliers wherever possible, in order to provide seasonal food at a reasonable cost. • Footpaths & Highways Councillor Steve Laing gave an overview of some of the key achievements, which included replacement of defunct road signage, the installation of two new kissing gates and building a good working relationship with Highways department and some land owners. Popes Green Lane, Wyncolls Lane and Water Lane had been cleared to a high standard. • Local History Recorder The Chairman had taken on this role, which included recording the present by noting significant happenings in the Parish. A small Layham Local History Group had recently been formed, members of which would research the material in the village archives with a view to putting 46
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on exhibitions in the village. • Gravel Pit Liaison Group and National Grid Councillor Louise Allen said it was possible that the areas of landfill could be returned to ‘ecology’ sooner than expected. A review of quarry sites in Suffolk was being under taken and SCC would report back at the next meeting of the group. Representatives had worked hard to raise awareness that a second line of larger high voltage power lines would dominate the landscape of Layham. • PCC / Friends of St Andrew’s David Pearce thanked the PC for their continuing grant towards the maintenance of the churchyard. The work on the church tower had now been completed; the roof had been replaced as it was leaking. Grants had been obtained from the Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage and Suffolk Historic Churches. The Friends of St Andrew’s had held fund raising events as the Race Night, and Robert Keeble had managed the project, giving his time free of charge. The Sunday lunches continued to be well supported. • Playing Field Management Committee The financial position was healthy following the sale of cricket bat willows for £2500 in 2014, and the continuing successful sale of 100 Club tickets. Following concern from property owners in Brett Green about the height of the Lombardy poplar tree beside the recycling centre, a local farmer had felled the tree free of charge. During 2015 the Parish Council would be funding the reinforcement of the path line between the Brett Green and Mill Lane gates. • Village Hall Management Committee Refurbishment during 2014 had included new toilet doors, stripping the lobby door to match, and the renewal of some external cladding. It was planned to install a false ceiling in the main hall to reduce heating costs. The Playgroup, PC and PCC remained the regular hirers of the hall. • Layham Social Club The Social Club had maintained a core group who attended regularly, enjoying activities such as bingo, darts and quizzes. The newly elected Parish Council members There were seven applications for the seven places available on our Parish Council (2015-2019) – thus an election was not necessary. Pictured are the members of the new Council together with the Clerk to the Council: From back left. David Pratt, Michael Woods (Chairman), John Curran, Steve Laing (ViceChairman). From front left. Jane Cryer (Clerk to Council), Ron Gunn, Doreen Sillett, Sheila Roberts. St Andrew's - your Parish Church Services on Sundays in June 7th June 10.30 am Morning Worship 14th June 9.15 am Sung Eucharist 21st June 9.30 am Café Church 28th June 9.15 am Family Eucharist Coffee, cake and chat Two meetings on 1st and 15th June 11 am - 12.30pm in the church. All welcome. Organised Walk (2-3 miles) Saturday 20 June 10.30 am - 1.30 pm from Layham Village Hall. All welcome including children and dogs (treats available). Finishing with coffee and delicious cakes in the Hall. £5 adult, £2.50 children. A disclaimer will have to be signed by all taking part. Please book with Sallie on 01473 823338.
Summer Community Lunch 12.00 noon Wednesday 8th July, The Queen’s Head Two courses and coffee £5.00 Book with Sue Curran - ONLY BY TELEPHONE 01473 823151 Playing Field Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of the Playing Field Management Committee was held on Monday 11 May. The committee remains the same as last year except for the recent recruitment of Simon Bewsher. Michael Woods and John Millman remain Chairman and Vice Chairman; Jane Elliott Secretary; Andy Thorp Treasurer; Simon Bewsher takes over the 100 Club and Lester Bennett, Colin Brown, Nick Elliott, Sam Millman, Neil Riches remain as committee members. WE ARE KEEN TO RECRUIT PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO USE THE FIELD TO ENLARGE OUR COMMITTEE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PHONE MICHEL WOODS ON 01473 823798.
A defibrillator for Lower Layham After months of deliberation and research by members of the Parish Council a defibrillator has been installed in the redundant telephone box which stands beside the Queen’s Head in Lower Layham. Pictured here are the members of the Council who were involved in the project: John Curran, David Pratt, Lesley Garnett, Ron Gunn, Steve Laing, Michael Woods, Jane Cryer. Thanks are due to Steve Laing who originated the idea, John Curran who did much of the research work and David Pratt and Ron Gunn who re-furbished the telephone box. Special thanks are due to the Old Queen Social Club, the members of which provided £500 towards the cost of the apparatus. In due course, a training session will be held in the village hall to ensure that as many people as possible are confident to deal with cardiac arrest. The new Council will now seek means of financing a second defibrillator – this time in Upper Layham. The pathway across our Playing Field A pathway has developed across the Playing Field between Brett Green and Mill Lane. It is used by many pairs of feet, by bicycles and even by mechanised invalid carriages. Through heavy use it has become worn and can be uneven and muddy in the winter months. The Parish Council offered the Playing Field Management Committee up to £1600 to install a surface to combat wear. A product known as Grass mats has The new path surface being been used. Grass will grow through installed mats and eventually mask most of the black rubber surface.
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The installation was largely done by two very good friends of Layham Playing Field – John McLeod and George Wyatt – assisted by Michael Woods, Ron Gunn and Clive Holder. Members of the committee seeded the matting. Thank you everyone. George Wyatt, Clive Holder and John McLeod taking a break. Playing Field 100 Club The winners of the April draw were: £15 Ticket No 6 Short, £10 Ticket No 68 Paton
Illustrated Talk and a Ploughman’s Supper Margaret Woods will tell us about her research into the Medieval Manor of Hadleigh Layham Village Hall, Saturday 6 June 7.00 for 7.30 £7 – proceeds to Village Hall Bookings with Richard Groom on 822220
Music and Cream Tea for a Summer Afternoon at Layham Village Hall on Wednesday 24th June at 2.30 pm Flute - Zara Cuckelhaus Zara studied with Wissam Boustany at Trinity college of Music
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Please write to: Kelvin Avis 68 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 5EF or email: kelvin@keithavis.co.uk
Dear Sir, I would like to highlight the mess some dog owners (the very few) leave behind them. We walk up the public footpath passing through the new Persimmon development heading up to the Beestons bus depot, there are dog bins as you start to cross the fields but as soon as you get up to the hedgerows you start to see the little black bags full of dog mess chucked in the hedges and dogs mess laying every were, why? There are bins put there for a reason, so please the select few dog owners who choose to litter the countryside up use them! Also with reference to Sue Monks letter I think there must be a better way of protecting Hadleigh's old buildings along Benton Street, why dont Suffolk County Council put up a large sign about the weight limit in English and other language’s to deter the drivers from using this rat run? I understand people need delivery lorries but not large HGV's, why don't they just warn drivers there is a height restriction ahead and turn around in different language's, and at both ends of Benton Street put up large bright posts with bright warning draped between them, also why don't they have a traffic light system to aide the traffic flow, or they moved parking to one side of the road (making more parking spaces) and implemented a traffic light system, if not it will be a money pit like they wasted on the Sudbury road system a few years ago. Andy Farrant
Dear Sir, In April I had to go to Ipswich Hospital to have an operation on one of my eyes for glaucoma. All of us being prepared had nothing but courteous treatment from everyone we came into contact with, from the gentleman on the door to Mr Kiel, who did the operation. Afterwards we had a lovely cup of tea and a ‘chocky biscuit’. Not one of us could have been a day under, say late seventies (not a mobile phone in sight!!). I go to a country where they would not be able to do this operation, so I am so grateful for their care in enabling me to hang on to my sight. All hospitals are a victim of their own success, I know that just 15 years ago my operation was not available. Thank you so much Ipswich Hospital, and I know you will do a grand job on my other eye. Barbara Boyd
Dear Sir, One of the drawbacks of political life is that one is often attacked by persons of a lesser intellect. That was not the case when the enclosed plaque was placed on the bench near the town’s War Memorial. (Just look at that exclamation mark located within the inverted commas). It is a very good joke and even if it is at my expense I’m most appreciative. What’s not appreciated is the cack handed way it was affixed to the bench. At least one resident has damaged a sweater on a protruding nail. But then good ideas (and it was a good idea) often attract unwanted consequences. I understand that the Town Council who have responsibility for the bench are restoring it. Brian Riley
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As I write this, it's all over! David Cameron is going to see the Queen, three of the other parties have lost their leaders and the post mortem begins. People who spent months, and maybe years, putting their lives and careers on hold, looking towards a certain result, have had their hopes dashed and their dreams are in tatters. A few weeks ago we celebrated Easter. Imagine what is was like for the first followers of Jesus, not only the 11 disciples (discounting Judas) but the thousands who had heard Him speak, benefited from His miracles and longed for Him to overthrow the occupying force only to see Him executed on a cross on what we now know as Good Friday. Their hopes and dreams destroyed and, for some, years of their lives seemingly wasted. They must have been totally devastated! However, only a couple of days later, their hope was restored, their faith secured and their certainty in Him justified, when Jesus came back to life on Easter Sunday morning! People are not perfect, and will always let us down. By putting our hope and faith in Jesus, who will never let us down, we know where our future lies, not just for the next five years, but for eternity! Some words in the Bible from Jeremiah Chapter 29 verse 11 say: “For I know the plans I have for you”, ... “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” The early followers of Jesus knew this to be true, do you? Pam Sanderson
Dear Sir, On Friday 15 May Hadleigh Town Council received a telephone call from a resident in connection with the bench sited in front of the War Memorial wall. It appears that an unknown person had taken it upon themselves to nail to the bench a metal surround from the front of an old filing cabinet containing the message ‘Missing Ewe Cllr Brian Riley Suffolk County Councillor’. Whilst this may appear amusing at first there are a number of issues involved – • The gentleman concerned damaged his clothing on one of nails • The nails were left in such a way as to be dangerous to anyone using the bench • Once removed the Town Council is left with a relatively new bench with holes in it where the nails have been The Town Council would like to say to whoever did this whilst you may have found it amusing and your way of embarrassing the County Councillor your actions were both dangerous and amount to criminal damage of the Councils property. Let’s hope that when you read this letter you too will realise the consequences of your actions and will not repeat them again. Mrs Carol A. Bailey BA(Hons), Town Clerk, Hadleigh Town Council
Dear Sir, On Friday 8th May someone hit my vehicle in the car park adjacent to Barclays Bank, smashing the rear nearside lights' double cover. Presumably because this was witnessed, they gave the appearance of leaving a note tucked under a windscreen wiper giving just a false telephone number. This was a mean act. In this age of a throw-away society, the whole unit had to be replaced, not just the cover, at a cost of £138. Could I suggest that, in future, if anyone witnesses such an occurrence they make a note of the car number and model, leaving a second note under the windscreen. (In March I scraped a parked vehicle in the same car park but left a note giving my telephone number and name. I heard nothing for ten days until when attending a meeting someone said “that was my car Sheila”). Sad to say, they were impressed that I had left a message. Sheila Webb
Dear Sir, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people in the Hadleigh South Ward who voted for me in the District Council election. I feel greatly honoured to have been re-elected as Councillor for the Ward on 7th May and am most grateful to you. I was the only District Councillor in Hadleigh to stand for reelection, so I am very happy that residents have confidence that I can continue to do a good job for our special town. I would also like to congratulate my fellow successful Conservative Councillors for Hadleigh – Sue Burgoyne for Hadleigh South, and Sian Dawson and Tina Campbell both for Hadleigh North. I will continue to hold monthly surgeries for the community, along with my fellow Councillors. Please note the change of venue - the new location will be the Lounge Room in the British Legion Club (opposite the side entrance of Partridges). The dates will remain the second Saturday of the month, from 11am – 12 noon. The first one will be 13th June. Meeting so many residents during the run-up to the election gave me the opportunity to listen to your concerns. I will do my best to serve the community and take action to remedy those concerns where possible. Kathryn Grandon, District Councillor for Hadleigh South
Ken’s SESAW News Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare Reg charity no 1124029 Things have come to a pretty pass! First I was usurped by that precocious Ollie "The Black" Cat when he wrote my April blog. Next, I nearly missed the June deadline because I had to wait for this article to be typed. Generally I'm an easy going fellow but I think the time has come to find some more helpers! The fundraisers are rushed off their feet organising events so if you would like to join the happy team please leave a message on the answer phone. By the way, congratulations to Anita Young, newly elected Councillor for Hadleigh South from all your friends at SESAW. Life at SESAW can be a roller coaster of happy and sad stories but this one ends like a Walt Disney film. Three months ago, a Graylag Goose was shot and callously left to die. Fortunately, caring people brought her to SESAW where she eventually recovered and was ready for release. Very early this morning, along with our own domestic geese and ducks on the field, Mum spotted something new - a pair of Graylag Geese. Quietly, she ushered the rescued bird out to meet the visitors and after grazing for two hours, the three flew away together until they disappeared into the distance. Arrh! Meanwhile, two little chaps still looking for a home are Snoopy, a Parsons Jack Russell and his Chihuahua type companion, Pip who loves a cuddle once he knows you. Initially nervous, these five year olds would soon settle with a grown up family or active retired couple. Let’s hope the suns shines for the Leavenheath Open Gardens day on Sunday 14th June, at least between 11-5pm. Please call in to see us and browse our gardening stall on your way around the village. There will be plenty of bargains at Barbara’s Summer Sale in the Village Hall, Stoke by Nayland on Saturday 27th June from 2-4pm. Which reminds me, I’d better check my secret stash of interesting objects. If you find a partly chewed biro or bent pair of spectacles at the Sale, they may belong to me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua! Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6 4PP. Reg.Charity No.1124029. Tel: 01787 210888 www.sesaw.co.uk
Babergh announces its leader and portfolio holders With a single party in majority control for the first time in its 42-year history, Babergh District Council’s Full Council meeting today (May 19th) registered an impressive series of firsts. The district elections on May 7th resulted in the Conservatives winning 31 seats compared to the Independent and Labour group’s nine and the Liberal Democrat total of three. No fewer than 23 new councillors were elected, representing what is thought to be the largest intake of first time representatives in the District Council’s existence. As a result of their unprecedented majority, the Conservatives have formed the new administration and whilst maintaining the committee system have renamed the previous ‘Lead Member’ roles as Portfolio Holder positions to align them with their equivalents at Mid Suffolk District Council. The following senior team was approved at today’s Full Council: Cllr. Jennie Jenkins: Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance & Resources Cllr. Frank Lawrenson: Portfolio Holder for Environment Cllr. David Holland: Portfolio Holder for Housing Cllr. Jan Osborne: Portfolio Holder for Health & Wellbeing and Communities Cllr. Simon Barrett: Portfolio Holder for Growth and the Local Economy (including Planning) Cllr. Peter Patrick: Portfolio Holder for Public Access Cllr. Nick Ridley has become Chairman of the Council, having previously served in the same role between 2012 and 2014 – another first. Cllr. Jennie Jenkins said: “Firstly, I would like to thank all councillors from all parties who served their communities so well during the previous four years. Much has been achieved thanks to them, especially in their support for the new ways of working with our partner, Mid Suffolk District Council, that are transforming what we are able to deliver at a time of ongoing financial cutbacks. “Secondly, the election of a Conservative-majority allows us to build upon this track record of innovation and indeed up the pace with a renewed sense of confidence and purpose. “We are looking forward to constructively working with all Babergh councillors plus existing and new partners across the whole of Suffolk to deliver the sustainable economic growth needed to provide the jobs and housing required by our communities. “We believe that Babergh has the wherewithal to consistently deliver great outcomes not only by ensuring that we become ever more attuned to the needs of local businesses in everything we do, but also by unlocking the value and potential of our existing physical assets. “With this vision in mind, I am confident that Babergh will be able to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the next four years, but will be robust and resilient enough to adapt to the inevitable future changes in funding and working practices”. www.hadleighcommunitynews.co.uk
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The Hadleigh Historian: Issue 28 (June-July 2015)
A unique film with a Cambridge Setting
Friday 26th June at 7.30 pm
The Theory of Everything (12A) £3.50 on the door (accompanied children £2.50) In the 1960s, Cambridge University student Stephen Hawking - played by award winning Eddie Redmayne - meets and falls in love with Jane Wilde, a fellow Cambridge student. In typical student fashion they initially meet over drinks when Stephen discovers that Jane holds profound religious beliefs whilst he responds with his theory that he is a confirmed believer in cosmology – a religion for intelligent atheists! Despite their religious differences they marry and Jane supports him in his work, particularly after, at the age of 21, he is diagnosed with motor neurone disease. With his wife's help he begins an ambitious study of time, breaking new ground in both medicine and science. He is now regarded as the most important theoretical physicist since Einstein. Eddie Redmayne richly deserved his Oscar for his uncannily life-like portrayal of Stephen Hawking in this remarkable film.
To celebrate Hadleigh Year of the Sheep there will be a short surprise before the main feature! You will find Hollywood in Hadleigh in the Ansell Centre
CONTACTING THE ACC Call Tom on 823719 or Jan on 823413 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.
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The series ‘Made in Hadleigh’ continues with ‘Public Clocks’ by regular contributor The Hadleigh Historian The Hadleigh Historian Millie Goulbourn of Hadleigh. Millie has June - July 2015 Price £3 Issue 28 been researching into Hadleigh’s clockmakers and from this, she has chosen to highlight clocks on display for the benefit of the public along with their makers. These include a variety of timepieces, some of which are still in use today, as well as a magnificent 17th century sundial on a long-gone south porch of St Mary’s Church. Mike Woods of Layham kindly loaned photographs, which has led to research on Joseph Foster and his family. He was manager of the gas works in Bridge Street from 1896 until 1930 but the story revolves around a wartime wedding group pictured in 1915, which shows the brothers of the bride in their military uniforms. Tales of the various manors of Hadleigh continues with ‘Who’s been living in Peyton Hall?’ As the owners of the manor of Hadleighs in Hadleigh were seated at Hintlesham Hall, Peyton Hall was home to a series of tenant farmers. A probate inventory drawn up in 1720 not only takes us through the house room-by-room but also into farmyards and fields. The late John Bloomfield identified this timber-framed building as a raised aisle hall of 1300, one of the oldest houses on the area. Fredrick Holbrow’s memories of Hadleigh continue with his time during the late 1930’s at the Brett Works in Pound Lane. His particular gang of friends were keen on going to the cinema, not only in Ipswich but also the Palace Cinema in Hadlegh High Street. Fred also mentions the fish & chip shops that the boys visited, as well as the Coffee Tavern, which is featured on the back cover. Barbara Scarff of Hadleigh is to be thanked for the loan of her brother’s manuscript memoirs. In order to encourage visitors to the town, 2015 is ‘Hadleigh Year of the Sheep’ and the Hadleigh Historian is proud to sponsor a morning of talks on Saturday 25 July in St Mary’s Church. The speakers Professor Mark Bailey and Dr Nick Amor are well-known Suffolk historians and their subjects will be the medieval woollen-cloth industry with special reference to Hadleigh. Doors open at 9.30 and the £10 tickets will include refreshments. (For details of tickets, please see notice elsewhere in this issue of Hadleigh Community News.) Sue Andrews (01449 740673). The Hadleigh Historian is on sale at Avis the Newsagent and Ider Bookshop in Hadleigh and at HollowTrees Farm shop in Semer, price £3.
Build A School in Gambia Race Night On the 28th March a Race Night was held and raised over £1000 for the charity. If you go to www.buildaschoolingambia.org.uk for more details on the charity but essentially it was set up by Alan Seager from Seager Home Solutions and Martin Englefield from First Point in 2011. They bought some land and built a fabulous new school. Alan went there recently for a visit and a few meetings and so you can view the up to date images on facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Build-A-School-inGambia/190787490980524?ref=hl The Race Night proved to be another great success for the 'Build a School in Gambia' charity; a charity close to everyone at Seager Home Solutions. The evening was held at Whatfield Village Hall and the venue lent itself well to the event due to it having a fully loaded bar (!) and a stage for the large racing screen. It was a superb atmosphere and everyone enjoyed the evening with lots of noise cheering on their horses/donkeys and Afghan hounds …yes, that isn’t a typo! There was great support from Seager Home Solutions and Plumb Mate who kindly sponsored a couple of the races. The evening raised over £1000 for the charity with over £100 raised on the cake stand (Seager's Home Solutions very talented Dianne from the office spent a few days baking the delights that literally went like 'hot cakes'! Please see the Build a School in Gambia website to see up to date news on the progress at the school and their latest news.
Alice Regains Newton Green Ladies Title Alice Barlow scored a second round, course record equalling 72 to take the ladies’ 36-hole scratch championship at Newton Green Golf Club. For the fourth consecutive year the title represented a head-to-head tussle between Barlow and her fellow junior and Suffolk ladies player Ellie Aldous. Both 16-year-olds scored 79 in their morning rounds, and in the afternoon Aldous could only improve her score by one Leighann Wordley and Alice Barlow shot, for a 157 total, but Barlow’s three over par second round 72 saw her regain the title by six shots. Her 72 equalled the previous best ladies’ score set at Newton by Aldous. The pair now have their names on the Ann Tankard Trophy twice each. In the 36-hole nett score championship for the Emmie Hoare Cup, Leighann Wordley produced scores of 69 and 74 to give her a one shot margin win over Cate Fraser. Ann Tankard Trophy: 151 Alice Barlow, 157 Ellie Aldous, 168 Emily Penfold. Emmie Hoare Cup: 143 Leighann Wordley, 144 Cate Fraster, 146 Sue Lockwood.
Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Dickens’ Celebrate Jubilee Salvers win The popular Bank Holiday Monday Jubilee Salvers mixed competition was played in warm, sunny conditions on Stoke by Nayland’s Gainsborough course. Twenty four pairs made up the field for the exacting Foursomes format. Although scoring was difficult Tracey and Tim Dickens led the competition with a creditable 35 points. It was their first win in this prestigious mixed event. In second place were Barry Hitchcock, Lesley Hitchcock, Lesley and Barry Hitchcock with Tracey Dickens, Tim Dickens. 33 points. They just beat Bonnie and Graham Head on countback. The Salvers were presented to the winners by Club Captain Julian Lamb. Tim thanked the greenkeepers for working so hard to prepare the course and the catering staff for the meal.
County Councillor Brian Riley will be holding a walk in surgery on Tuesday 30th June upstairs in The George in Hadleigh from 6 until 8 p.m. You are welcome to drop in or to call 07866 581556 to discuss your concerns and interest in the well being of our town. Appointments are not necessary.
ST MARY’S HADLEIGH www.stmaryshadleigh.co.uk 01473 824987 The Benefice Office at St Mary’s is open from 10am-12noon, Tuesday-Friday Thursday 4 June (Corpus Christi) 7.30pm Archdeacon’s Visitation Service Sunday 7 June 10.45am Sung Eucharist Sunday 14 June 10.45am Morning Worship with baptism 12.15 pm Shortened Eucharist Sunday 21 June 10.45am Family Communion 6.30pm CTiH Songs of Praise Service Sunday 28 June 10.45am Morning Worship 12.15 pm Shortened Eucharist EVERY SUNDAY 8am Said Eucharist (BCP) EVERY TUESDAY 11am Mattins (or Communion on 1st Tuesday) at the Row Chapel, George Street 1.30-2.45pm Tadpoles, for babies, toddlers and their carers 6.30-8.30pm Porch Project (for teenagers) EVERY WEDNESDAY 7.30am Morning Prayer and Communion followed by breakfast EVERY FRIDAY 9.30am-12noon Café Church, including short all-age service at 10am 7.30-10pm Porch Project
NEWS AND EVENTS FOR JUNE • During the summer months the Porch Project will be undertaking ‘detached youth work’ on the streets of Hadleigh • FROGs (for primary school aged children) meets in church on Wednesdays 10 and 24 June, from 6-7.15pm • The Friends of St Mary’s Hidden Gardens www.hadleighgardens.co.uk Saturday 6 June, 11am5pm - lunches, book stall and cake stall in church. • Whose Future? Whose Planet? with Colin Bell from the Faraday Institute. Saturday 13 June 10am-1pm, with exhibition of art (June 4-15) by local children and young people.
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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Many thanks to the British Legion for holding the event. Thanks also to the Dixon Dart League committee, in particular Melvin Tilbury, for all their work throughout the season and on the night. Thanks finally to all the players and their supporters. See you next season. Colin Hynard
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The finals of the Dixon darts league were held at the Royal British Legion on Monday 20th April. A large crowd were treated to some great darts, Curtis Hammond showed his PDC class to take the men's singles, while it was an emotional win for Wendy Townsend to take the ladies singles title. All the results: Division 1 Winners: Hadleigh George A, Runner-up: Legion Jets Wooden spoon: Hadleigh George B Most consistent player: C. Hynard/R. Hynard/K. Harvey/D. Alexander Most consistent captain: C. Hynard (George A) Division 2 Winners: Legion Arrows, Runner-up: Legion Loungers Wooden Spoon: Eight Bells Most consistent player: A. Moult Most consistent captain: D. Johnson (Legion Arrows)
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Stoke by Nayland Veterans A large field took to the Gainsborough course on a superb day, a great deal of sunshine and only a modest wind to affect the ball in flight. Scoring proved to be a bit more difficult than the conditions would seem to indicate. Congratulations go to Lionel Hatch & John Russell on winning respective divisions with 37 and 38 points respectively - John winning the Vets Captain's prize, which was presented by Captain Peter Garnett. Full Results: Division 1 1st Lionel Hatch 37pts, 2nd Peter Jay 35pts, 3rd Roger Doherty 35pts Division 2 1st John Russell 38pts, 2nd Jeremy Osborne 36pts, 3rd Ed Daniels 36pts
Hadleigh and District Angling Society Membership Renewal Hadleigh and District Angling Society (HADAS) will be holding two sessions at the British Legion on the 6th and 13th June from 9.00am – 2.00pm. Existing members should bring their current membership books and fishing licences along when they renew their membership. Fees for the coming year are as follows:Member Type Full Members Associate Members Junior (U12) £2 £2 Junior (U16) £10 £10 Intermediate £20 £20 Senior £57 £72 OAP £40 £56 Concessionary £40 £56 Full Membership is for people who live in Hadleigh and the surrounding area. Associate Membership is for people who live outside the area. New members are also welcome to come and see us. We will be able to give you information regarding the club, our fishing waters, and our programme of fishing events and matches. You will be required to complete a simple application form, provide a passport photo and as long as you are local to the area can have you fishing within hours. If you are new to fishing we can give you guidance about how to get started.
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Hadleigh Hares: Superb winter season! Hadleigh Hares have just completed probably their greatest winter season to date with a succession of superb performances on the road & cross country. Highlight of the cross country calendar must be the senior ladies victory in the Suffolk County Cross Country Championships at Ickworth Park, Bury St Edmunds, the first time in their history. Closely followed by rising star Jasmine Haywards under 20 county title victory & brilliant 10th place in the British Colleges Championships. The ladies finished first team from the East Anglian region in the prestigious National Championships at Parliament Hill, London & both Jasmine & Elisa Bostock secured county selection for the Suffolk team in the season finale Intercounties Championships in Birmingham. Combining with the mens team lead by the ever consistent John Scaife, the Hares team took the Pool B title at the 53-12xc League, securing promotion to the top flight for next season. On the road success has continued unabated with John Scaife putting in a series of fine performances, including the Tarpley 20 & Sudbury 5, securing top spot in the Suffolk road running grand prix as the series reaches the halfway stage. Never to be outdone the ladies team is developing a fearsome reputation for hard racing, led by Victoria Kenny & Elisa Bostock. During her build up for the Paris Marathon, Vic erased the long standing ladies club record for 10 miles at Tarpley, followed by a new club record over the very demanding Vitality North London Half Marathon course. Training partner Elisa set the 5th fastest time on her leg at the Southern Counties 6 Stage Road Relay in Milton Keynes, followed by a stunning 2nd place & new PB at the tremendously popular Woodbridge Round the Town 10K. Hadleigh Hares: Marathon Marvels! Traditionally the spring marathon is a fitting season finale to a winter of hard training & dedicated preparation. This year has been no different with a determined dozen of Hadleigh Hares most experienced runners taking on the classic 26.2 mile distance at a number of disparate venues. Having put in the ‘hard yards’ over the winter no matter what the weather the magnificent 12 were ready for action & what Marathon Runners (left to right) results we had. Vic Kenny & Andrew Stewart, John Scaife, partner Olie Riches travelled to Carol Sephton, Elaine Mann, Paris in buoyant mood. Olie was Nikki Vince, Katrina Rigby rewarded for increased consistent training during the build up with a new PB of 3.50, over 20 mins of his best from Rotterdam the previous year & Vic was magnificent in smashing Hadleigh Hares 11 year old Ladies club record into oblivion with an eye catching 3.06.51 on her marathon debut! Paul McAllister made his second visit to southern Spain to run the picturesque Seville Marathon, cruising round the sun kissed streets in 4.54.55 & Carol Sephton competing in her first marathon completed the excellent Brighton race in a battling 5.15.37. Nikki Vince travelled to Milton Keynes with Rebecca Elmes & coach Kate Thomas. Rebecca finished strongly in 4.16 with Nikki completing her 4th marathon in 4.03.13, agonizingly close to the 4hour barrier. Kate running within herself to complete the accompanying half marathon race in 1.45. The London Marathon is considered by the general public & running fraternity as the domestic ‘big one‘ & competition for places is always very demanding. To toe the starting line in the first place is an achievement in itself. This year 6 Hares assembled on Blackheath to take on the challenge of the marathon. First home was John Scaife breaking the magical 3 hour barrier for the first time with 2.56.51, a just reward for consistent, specific hard training & racing in the build-up. Exactly 4 mins outside the 13 year old club record, John is sure to re-write the record books next year! Second home was Davina Greenwell running in her trademark committed, attacking style. Despite an injury interrupted build up Davina put in a brilliant performance, running at 3.20 pace for much of the race & finally finishing in 3.30.08, trimming some 7 seconds from her best. But for Vic’s demolition job in Paris this would have been a new club record by 2 mins! The terrific performances just kept coming on a fantastic day for marathon running. Revelation of the winter Elaine Mann ran a superb debut performance in 3.42.41. Andy Stewart cruised into the finish with his characteristic smile, under 4 hours in 3.57.16 & no wonder with a massive PB by 20 minutes. Kitty Rigby completed an emotionally charged and truly inspirational performance in 4.05.53, a brilliant & typically gutsy run on her debut at the distance. Not to be out done Ali Hoskins completed a truly memorable day with a massive PB in 5.32.46. Mat Blacoe
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Andrew Stewart ...........................01473 652093 Sian Frost Chiropodist .................01473 829693 Home Design / Services Les Hymas Upholsterer ...............01473 829337 Energy on Tap..............................07780 975787 Rendall & Wright .........................01787 375076 Country Maids Cleaners...............01473 652843 I.T. and Computer Services Home Computer Services ............01473 829552 Kitchens Suffolk Kitchens & Bathrooms.....01473 805532 Kooker King .................................01473 823525 Languages French Tuition ..................................07943 218359 Locksmith T.J. Griggs ...................................07850 630389 Mobility Services Hadleigh Mobility Centre..............01473 823235 Newsagents Keith Avis.....................................01473 823131 Nursing & Care Services Friars Hall ....................................01473 822159 Laxfield House..............01787 247340 / 247495 Painting & Decorating Keith Gardner...............................01473 828574 Simon Farthing ............................07823 333451 J Dunn Painter & Decorator.........01473 828953 Paint Saint JLM ...07917 877694 01473 822578 Pest Control Vermoush Pest Control................07805 999544 Lister Countryside Services .........01473 805792 Command Pest Control................01787 248049 Pets Trophy Pet Foods.........................01449 741518 Picture Framing The Framestore............................01473 822334 Picture This .................................01473 652330 Plant Hire Hadleigh Hirebase........................01473 828509 Plumbing & Heating A. Cutts........................................01473 823051 Gallagher .....................................01473 828806 Rowland & Simpson....................01473 823914 Seager Home Solutions ...............01473 824884 Plumbmate ..................................01473 810088 Roundhouse Plumbing ................01473 829741 Heatsave Heating Solutions .........01473 822775 Spear ...........................................01473 829863 Jason Winfield .............................07443 457024 Printers Keith Avis Printers .......................01473 823366 Pubs, Restaurants, Food & Drink Hintlesham Golf Club...................01473 652761 The George ..................................01473 822151 The Kings Head Hadleigh.............01473 828855 The George Hintlesham ...............01473 652408 Horseshoes Inn Cockfield ............01284 828177
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