Sudbury & Long Melford Community News, April 2024

APRIL 2024

Sudbury Choral Society Returns to St. Peter's with Handel's Messiah:

A Spectacular Celebration of Music and Renewal

Sudbury Choral Society are delighted to be returning to St Peter’s, now being operated by the Bridge Project as Sudbury Arts Centre, for their Spring concert on Sunday 14 April, at 7pm. To celebrate this return they will be performing one of the greatest choral works of all time, Handel’s Messiah. The famous Hallelujah Chorus will raise the newly refurbished roof of St Peter’s but there are so many other wonderful choruses and arias that will keep you spellbound right through to the final glorious Amen.

Drawing on a lifetime’s musical experience, Handel composed Messiah in just twenty-four days, a remarkably short space of time in which to create a work of such inspiration, power and invention, that has retained its popularity for nearly 300 years. In 1750, he arranged a performance

of Messiah to benefit the Foundling Hospital in London. The performance was considered a great success and was followed by annual concerts that continued for the rest of his life He bequeathed a copy of Messiah to the institution upon his death thus enabling the charity to continue staging the benefit concerts.

The Society will be accompanied by an invited professional orchestra and will be welcoming back two of the soloists who made such a great impact at the concert last November, Clara Orif (soprano) and Thomas Butler (bass) They will be joined by Oryna Veselovska (mezzo) and James Edgeler (tenor) - all young professional soloists from the Royal College of Music, supported by the Josephine Baker Trust.

Tickets £18 / £5 from Sudbury Tourist Office (Town Hall), Juniper Flowers (North Street), online at Ticketsource and on the door.

www.sudburychoralsociety.co.uk

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HOGARTH AT THE HUSTINGS: the Election series & the birth of Political Satire. Hogarth’s ruthless exposure of electoral corruption & hypocrisy sets the stage for later satirists like Private Eye & digital artist, Cold War Steve. Highlighted are surprisingly topical themes such as voter identification and immigration.

Hello to you all.

The beginning of the year I attended the Babergh Chairpersons Fundraising Burns Night. Great evening was had by all who attended.

Early in February I was pleased to give a talk to the Rotary on being Mayor and a bit about the history. Just a few facts I found while doing research in preparation for my talk.

• The first recorded Mayor of Sudbury was Robert Darry in 1331

• The first lady Mayor was K.M. Hitchcock appointed in 1963

• During the Second World War the position of Mayor was held continuously by Sydney. G. Wheeler.

The history of our great Ttown never ceases to amaze me.

In February I attended the Babergh Full Council meeting to listen to the debate about the Petition in relation to the Council’s proposal to introduce parking charges. Interesting debate but not sure how constructive it was. At the time of writing this report I am also planning to attend the Overview and Scrutiny meeting when they will be discussing and debating the report going to Cabinet on the 9 April. Watch this space.

I was also pleased to attend a match between our Sudbury Team and Halesowen Football Team. It was even more pleasing to be able to announce that the club have obtained planning permission for it’s second 3g pitch facility. This led to an invite to look around the club to see all that they do for our community including our young adults. I have to admit that I was not aware of the extend of the work that they do and how committed the club is to playing such a important role in Sudbury. Well done to you all.

In March I was privileged to attend the Suffolk St Johns Annul Presentation Award Ceremony.

This organisation is a very important and vital service in our communities. It is a volunteer-powered, charitable organisation that is dedicated to teaching and providing first aid, health and safety, and mental health first aid. I was so proud when our very own Sudbury Unit was awarded the Highest Achieving unit in Suffolk. Well done to you all and a big thank you from everyone in Sudbury and beyond.

I was also pleased to open the newly located Suffolk Building Society. This move reflects the Society’s commitment to retaining a physical presence in our Town, even in an increasing digital world.

Also, early in March I attended the Babergh District Council Chairperson’s Civic Service in Long Melford. It was well attended and a lovely service. For many years now I have been involved, at different levels, to the Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts. This event has been running, under extremely challenging circumstances, for over 100 years, This Festival has been a cherished tradition in our community, a celebration of talent, dedication and the sheer magic of music. We certainly have some very local talented people. Early in March I had the honour of both opening and closing this year’s event. Music is so important to our health n wellbeing, both physically and mentally. Well done to all involved.

Also in March I attended the Suffolk Justice Service in Bury St Edmunds. Very proud to represent Sudbury at such a prestigious event.

I have to close now as I need to meet the paper’s deadline, but I will be back in your May edition with feedback on the many more events I will be attending during the end of March and April.

As always please keep safe and well. Jan, Mayor of Sudbury

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Between the Covers: Monthly Book Recommendations

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April was Marathon month with Brighton, Manchester and London being run by some of our members.

We asked Jane Haylock from Idler Bookshop to share her three recommendations to launch our new monthly series.

It is always difficult to make recommendations unless one knows a person well and it also depends on the mood a person is in when they read a book.

To start, Adam Chamberlin ran Brighton Marathon on 2 April. What started as a flippant comment about signing up back in 2022, suddenly became a reality. Adam hadn’t been running for very long and originally started to keep his wife company in her training for races.

Back to the Marathon and Adam had lots of questions running through his mind as he pounded the streets. Why was he here? When will the pain end? He kept his mantra in mind, “Continuous Forward Momentun” no matter what happened, he knew he had to keep going forward, one step at a time. He didn’t have a goal he had committed to, but secretly would have loved to finish in under 4 hours.

I find that the most popular books come under the heading of crime fiction. There are hundreds if not thousands of titles to choose from but my own favorite authors are Elly Griffiths’s books set in Norfolk and Kate Ellis.The plots written by both authors include not only crime but have a background of archeology.

My second choice is the last book written by Ronald Blythe entitled Next to Nature, A Lifetime in the English Countryside which is now in paperback at £12.99. He is best known as the author of Akenfield. Ronald lived at Wormingford. His house was called Bottengoms Farm on the border of Suffolk and Essex and died last year at the age of 100 and this book is a collection of short articles which take the reader through a year in the countryside from January to December. It is a book to dip into and covers a wide range of subjects, some funny, some moving, remembered with a love of the countryside. It is illustrated with wood engravings by John Nash.

As he ran past the bleak industrial units, which within the last few miles had been replaced by Brighton sea front, came the huge crowds, who motivated him to the finish. The crowds got louder and his pace got quicker and by the time he could see the finish line, he was buzzing with energy. His final sprint, that may have looked more like a fast hobble, got him across the finish line with a time of 03:52:28! Two weeks later, on the 16 April, four runners lined up in various starting waves to run the Manchester Marathon, two of whom were tackling this distance for the first time.

Books about ghosts and the supernatural are also popular and our best seller is a new book entitled The Haunting of Borley Rectory by Sean O’Connor at £10.99. The Rectory in the village of Borley near Sudbury has long disappeared but in 1940 it was known as the most haunted house in England thanks to a best selling book by Harry Price, a celebrated ghost hunter. This is an up to date interpretation of the events which happened there and consequences.

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The conditions were near perfect – a light breeze, overcast skies and no rain. Katrina Rigby set off and she was followed in subsequent waves by Vicky Tapp, Samantha Tapp and Geraldine Suckling. The weather remained kind with only a light shower as the runners progressed around a mostly flat and well supported course. The crowd support was superb and all runners were grateful for the encouragement. The sugary treats being handed out around the course were well received and helped push the runners towards the finish. All of the Hares finished the course in great times, with 3 achieving marathon personal bests. It was an unforgettable day and a race we would all recommend to other runners considering racing at this distance. And finally to TCS London Marathon on 23 April. The Club had Steve Hunt, Rachel Bodsworth, Kevin Carpenter, Aden Bell and Joel Bamsey running. For Joel it was his first time participating and Steve had won the Club ballot, having last run his last London Marathon in 2011 and this being his 12th time running!

We want to hear from you! Share your passion for books by recommending three must-reads for our new feature. Whether it’s a hidden gem you stumbled upon, a timeless classic you can’t put down, or a recent release that stole your heart, your recommendations will be celebrated and shared with fellow book lovers in our community. Submit your three recommendations to comnews@keithavis.co.uk with 100 words on what you loved about each title.

Whilst waiting in the start pen Steve felt good and well prepared, having put in many training miles with his son Stuart. His wave started in the rain and his legs kept going at a pace that he felt would

A huge well done to our runners who after all the training have run so well at their respective Marathons.

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Theatre Performance in St Mary's Chilton

This is My Theatre will be performing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at St Mary's Church on the Chilton Industrial Estate near Sudbury. The performance is a family friendly take on a much loved story which will be packed with music, merriment and plenty of magic. It will be sure to captivate audiences of all ages.

"There's no place like home"! When Dorothy is carried from her home in Kansas by a cyclone she finds herself in the magical land of Oz. She must journey to the Emerald City to meet with the great Wizard and with help of the friends she meets along the way, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West. Based on the original novel by L. Frank Baum it has been reimagined for the stage. The performance will take place on Wednesday 15 May at 7pm with doors open at 6.30pm, running time approximately 90 minutes. Tickets are £15 for adults and £10 for under 16s.

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Will it ever stop raining?

Thus spake David Oakes, Head Groundsman at Sudbury Cricket Club, many clubs up and down the country will be trying to get their grounds ready for play by mid-April despite the wet weather.

Sudbury who play their home matches at the picturesque Friars Street Ground will field five mens teams at weekends, a ladies team on Friday evenings and a host of junior games at various times during weekday evenings. Friday night training for Juniors is a sight to behold with 80 or so children of all ages enjoying supervised coaching from the many qualified members of the club.

Coaching is masterminded by the club’s overseas professional, we await the arrival in a few weeks time of Sri Lankan, Manelka de Silva, a 25 year old all-rounder, who has played in the Lancashire league as well as touring the UK with the Sri Lanka A team. We also look forward to the return of New Zealander Emily Cunningham who will play for the Ladies X1 and the Mens 2nd XI, Steve, her father, was a Sudbury player in the 70s and 80s.

Entry to the ground is free of charge, spectators will have the opportunity to watch plenty of high class cricket, Sudbury play in the East Anglian Premier League, the top league in the area comprising the best of Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambs and North Essex, from time to time an Essex 1st team player will play against Sudbury, this season ex-England spinner Monty Panesar will be playing for Norfolk club Great Witchingham due at Friars Street on August 21st – a must for your diary.

Off the field the Social Committee are organising many events including a sixes competition in July, a laser clay pigeon shoot in August with the highlight being the club’s cricket week in July when a large marquee adorns the ground serving upwards of 100 lunches each day while spectators enjoy entertaining cricket.

For further information about the club, its activities and how to become a member go to info@sudburycricket.co.uk

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Lavenham Sinfonia

The new season of concerts by Lavenham Sinfonia opens later this month on the 21st at 19:00 at Lavenham Church. The evening’s programme is dedicated to English composers and has a definite feeling of spring about it. Vincente Chavarria returns once again as one of the Sinfonia’s regular very popular guest conductors.

The spring concert opens with Butterworth’s ever popular Rhapsody “A Shropshire Lad”. George Butterworth composed 2 song cycles drawn from A E Houseman’s poems between 1909 and 1911 before completing an orchestral rhapsody as an epilogue to reflect “the home thoughts of the exiled lad”. It has become synonymous with those that lost their lives in the Great War where the composer himself was killed in August 1916. The work was first performed at the Leeds Festival on October 2, 1913, conducted by Arthur Nikisch.

Raph Vaughan-Williams began his Oboe Concerto in A minor in 1943 shortly after completing his fifth symphony, with which it shares a great deal. Amongst many connections, the concerto began life as a revision of a scherzo movement originally intended for the symphony. Completed in early 1944 it was due to be premiered in July 1944 at the London Proms season but due to the threat of V1 “Doodlebugs” hitting London it was postponed until late September and performed in Liverpool by the Liverpool Philharmonic conducted by Malcolm Sargeant. Kim Haan is the soloist, and the concerto is in 3 movements Rondo, Minuet, and a concluding scherzo.

The concert concludes with the Symphony in F major “The Cotswolds” by Gustav Holst. Composed in 1900 this very early work by Holst was his first major orchestral piece, displaying early hints of his future greatness. It is a superb pastoral piece in which the composer conjures up an affectionate musical tribute to the countryside near his home which had so inspired his youth. At the centre of the work is an elegy to the great designer, poet, and socialist visionary William Morris who was one of Holst’s great heroes. First performed in April 1902 in Bournemouth, it lapsed into semi obscurity, however, it has now become a firm favourite with concert goers. The symphony is in 4 movements Allegro, Elegy (In memoriam to William Morris), Scherzo and Finale (Allego).

The concerts all start at 7 pm in Lavenham Church and tickets are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/lavenham-sinfonia. or from the Guildhall or Lavenham Information Hub. Do come and join us!

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News from The Christopher Centre

Welcome from Linda and Kathy, Centre Coordinators. Easter is just around the corner and it isn’t looking very spring like out there! We hope the flooding and constant rain has not affected you or your property too badly.

The situation of the flooding outside our building has persisted with the drain in the road having to be unblocked several times.

Inconsiderate drivers driving through it and splashing up the front of the building has caused further damage that we are still in the process of getting rectified.

Let’s hope that with the lighter nights we will all be able to get out and about a bit more and enjoy the much-needed warmer, drier weather that should be on its way.

The centre is in full swing with all of our regular groups and a couple of new ones just starting. We have a Motorised Lego Workshop coming on Wednesday 3rd April, details on how to book will be on our Facebook page.

73% of people think IF a couple have a joint bank account and one person can't make decisions for themselves, their partner can legally make decisions for them both. similarly, 72% of people think your next of kin always gets the final say in treatment decisions at hospital, if you can't make them yourself*. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Should your spouse/partner or parent become unable to manage their affairs themselves due to ill-health or injury, their individual bank accounts are likely to be effectively frozen and neither a partner nor next of kin will be able to deal with organisations on their behalf. For example, this would mean being unable to deal with financial institutions in respect of accounts and pensions, the Department for Work and Pensions, or utility companies. Similarly, a next of kin will not be able to make decisions regarding the health and welfare of a spouse/partner, parent or other relative, including where and what care should be provided, as well as what end of life care should be received, if any.

What is needed to be able to help?

We have so far raised £200 for our team of runners for this years Sudbury Fun Run on Friday 29th March 2024. The team will be running to raise vital funds for us here at the Centre. If you wish to donate, please visit our website to see our ‘Go fund me page’

Save the dates

To assist your spouse/partner, parent or other relative with affairs during their lifetime, or make certain decisions you will need to have been appointed as an Attorney. This means they will need to have made Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).

Common reasons for needing to help

The Community Depot have a Spring Quiz night with homemade pie and mash on Friday 19th April. Please see their Facebook page for details. The next Cake, Bake and Preserve stall at Sudbury Market will be April 29th and the next Vegan Suppers will be Friday 5th April and Friday 3rd May.

Often people need to assist with these matters because their spouse/partner, parent or relative has become unable to manage their affairs themselves. This may be due to physical or mental incapacity, perhaps due to illness or an accident.

What happens if LPAs are not in place?

Our Menopause ‘Lets Talk’ Support Group on Thursday 4th April will have guest speaker Dr Ballari Ghosh, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist from the Oaks Hospital in Colchester. A lovely safe, friendly group with a chance for questions at the end of the talk.

If you want to help your partner or parent with property, financial, health or welfare decisions and they do not have Powers of Attorney in place and were incapable of making them, you would need to make a costly application to the Court to obtain the necessary authority. The Court application takes several months and can be stressful and frustrating for those involved. Until the Court authorises your application you are unable to deal with the persons money or property, and will be unable to make decisions regarding their health and welfare.

The Christopher Centre is a thriving community hub where many local groups run their classes and activities. It is also a hub which provides a much-needed space for essential services to run, to serve the community in many ways including the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Clinic, The Community Depot, The Monday Drop In , Turning Point for those affected by addiction, the Christopher Choir, and the C’Art Group to name but a few.

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The Menopause Support Group is held on the first Thursday of the month, see our website for more details.

LPAs are important documents that allow someone to give people (often close relatives or friends) the authority to make certain decisions on their behalf. There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney:

We offer a number of rooms available to hire. We also house offices used by local voluntary and community organisations. Our room hire is available on an hourly basis, from £6.50 per hour.

• Property and Financial Affairs LPA – which allows an attorney to manage and deal with finances and property related matters (such as selling a home).

We aim to continue bringing a friendly community approach to the people of Sudbury and surrounding areas, please contact us if you would like to visit with a view to hosting your group.

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For more information on the spaces and facilities we have available, and details of our Regular Groups and forthcoming events, take a look at our website or contact us on 01787 313914 or email info@christophercentre. org.uk

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Ebony’s Blog

Life at The Shelley Centre

Keeping the ponies at Shelley fit and healthy is a hard job in winter. They dislike the cold wet weather and need extra food and hay to keep them going. It means that any rides out of the yard are confined to the roads as the bridleways are too wet and muddy. Rain also results in our therapeutic riding sessions being cancelled or confined to using Ebony, our mechanical horse. Hopefully, spring is now on the way and everyone will be feeling better.

If you have a loved one living with dementia and with a love of animals, why not bring them to the Centre on Wednesday afternoons for ‘Tea with a Pony’ so that our team of trained and sympathetic volunteers can introduce them to a pony. They will be able to stroke or groom one of our very special animals and each session is followed by tea and cake. Visits cost £10 a time. Book via the website or call Cherry on 07960 912056.

To illustrate how we assist our riders, this is Ally’s story: Ally has been coming to the Centre for 24 years since the age of six and loves the ponies and his riding. Sadly, last year he had a massive seizure and stroke that left him without the use of his left arm and leg and wheelchair bound. But the Shelley staff and volunteers, with the help of Carol the Physio, ensured he could continue to ride, using a hoist to get him onto Ebony and undertake exercises to strengthen his core muscles and improve movement. This has been key part of his recovery. Ally was so happy to be back at Shelley and looks forward to his Wednesday afternoon sessions.

To help fund our amazing work at Shelley we are undertaking a number of events this year, starting on Sunday 5th May with a Walk through the stunning countryside around the Centre, finishing up with tea, coffee and homemade cakes. The walk starts at 10am, covers about 6 miles and will cost you £5 (children free). Just turn up – no need to book. And of course, we will be at the Hadleigh Show on 18th May, selling plants and delicious home-make cakes. Hope to see you there!

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(l to R) Rotarian Lesley Ford-Platt, Chris Boatwright of the Kernos Centre and Sudbury Rotary President Tony Platt

With Spring upon us, it has been pleasing to see the number of purple crocus on Sudbury’s Croft, planted by Rotary Club volunteers a few years’ ago, and a reminder of the successful but on-going campaign to eradicate Polio across the world.

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Recent decisions on the distribution of funds raised by Sudbury Rotary Club have benefited more local charities. Sudbury Rotary President, Tony Platt, presented a cheque for £2,000 to Chris Boatwright of the Kernos Centre to support their vital counselling work. Although Kernos has been successful recently in obtaining Lottery funding, they still have only enough funding to meet 50% of their needs in order to offer their counselling support, with the need to raise over £60,000 during the rest of this year. Chris Boatwright said, “The donation from the Rotary Club will help Kernos to meet the ever-rising demand for our services, and is very much appreciated”.

Other groups to benefit from the Rotary Club’s donations are The Salvation Army, Abi’s Footprints and ‘Still Good to Eat’ (the food bank run by St Andrew’s Church in Great Cornard).

Sudbury Rotary will be celebrating its formation 74 years’ ago with its Annual Charter night on Monday 15 April, when guest speaker will be Kevin Burch, who was formerly a journalist with BBC Look East. He now runs his own company ‘Burchmedia’ and has recently published a book about his career, “Weren’t you that Bloke off the Telly?” This year the celebration dinner will take place at Gainsborough’s House.

Rotary members will be supporting the Springfest event at St Peter’s on 7 April and on Monday 8 April, the lunch-time guest speaker at Newton Green Golf Club will be Rotarian Brian Tora describing his life as “An Accidental Broadcaster”. Brian was a regular contributor on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Today’ programme.

Rotary welcomes men and women of all ages and interests to become part of the largest humanitarian organisation in the world: not only helping to support local communities, but seeking to support those in need through famine, poverty, war and disasters across the world.

Sudbury Rotary Club meets on the first three Mondays each month at Newton Green Golf Club, from 12 noon. Lunch may be purchased attend our meetings, please telephone 07341 290415 to let us know.

Writing from the Rectory

Have you ever wondered whether life would be so much better if more people were like you? It’s a tempting idea but when I consider my own shortcomings the appeal quickly wears off! We are all made fearfully and wonderfully unique: different abilities, interests and perspectives. All of these enrich life and enable society to function. You’ll remember that tricky question – if you only had six people to send into space to save the human race whom would you choose? So difficult when we are all uniquely made.

Many of us would accept that we are all of equal value, despite our wide and obvious contrasts. How then do we measure value? During an assembly once, I asked the children whether they thought some people are worth more than others. Surprisingly a year six boy raised his hand and answered “Yes”. Intrigued, I pressed him further and he cited Elon Musk. Ah, I realised he understood the question to mean financial worth. The value of a human life could be measured in all sorts of ways but only one gives us the result we demand – namely this, we are all of equal worth because we are children of the same living God. Knowing this gives us a permanent identity with status, purpose and meaning whatever else happens in our lives. Noone can alter the fact that we are children of God despite everything that happens to us: neither success nor failure, health nor sickness, happiness nor sadness. Knowing we are loved and forgiven by the creator of the universe can give us the motivation to press on each and every day.

In the west, there is a growing confidence to embrace mystery and to accept that the fact we cannot explain everything in life is okay. However, there are some big questions that arise once we accept that we are children of God such as: Why does a loving heavenly father allow so much suffering in the world? What happens after death? Who was Jesus? Did Jesus really rise from the dead? These are just some of the topics several local churches will be covering on the ‘ALPHA’ course (www.alpha.org).

When: Starting 24th April 2024 and the sessions begin with food at 6.45pm

Where: Eden’s Youth Centre, 45 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, CO10 2EU For more information: email parishsecretary@stgregspcc.uk

Curious about faith? Why not join a series of group conversations that explore the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment.

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GoStart

GoStart is a small local charity. Our mission is to help those who are unable to get out and about for normal activities such as medical appointments, shopping or social engagements because of age, infirmity or because of a lack of availability or access to suitable public transport.

Many of our passengers with limited mobility use a shopping trolley, walking frame, rollator or wheelchair to get about. All GoStart vehicles are adapted to accommodate such mobility aids. Lifts to get passengers and aids, including wheelchairs are on each vehicle, and safe storage is provided for equipment when the passenger is seated. Wheelchair users who prefer to stay in their wheelchair are carried with the wheelchair safely secured in place. Carers who accompany passengers travel free of charge. GoStart welcomes enquiries from individual passengers needing personal transport and from other voluntary, not for profit, groups needing to arrange transport for activities and visits. GoStart would also like to hear from you if you have just a few hours of spare time and an interest in community activities. To learn more about volunteering with GoStart, visit our website at www.gostart.org.uk - or call us on 01787 242116.

Fun for families over the Easter holidays

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are helping to support families this Easter by providing children and young people with a great selection of holiday activities.

From dance camps to soccer schools, adventure days to arts and crafts, there’s something for every child to enjoy. There’s also activities for the whole family to get involved with, such as cooking in the park classes and family swim sessions.

Activities are running from Friday, 29 March to Friday, 12 April as part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, coordinated by Suffolk County Council and delivered locally by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils and partners.

Free places are reserved for those who receive free school meals or those otherwise in need, but most sessions are also available to be booked for a small fee.

Cllr Deborah Saw, cabinet member for people and place at Babergh District Council, said: “The HAF programme gives young people an opportunity to try something new, develop skills and take part in activities which may not have been available to them otherwise. “Days out can be incredibly expensive, and with everyone watching their spending at the moment, it’s a fantastic opportunity for children and their families to make memories without breaking the bank.”

Cllr Tim Weller, cabinet member for environment, culture and wellbeing at Mid Suffolk District Council, said: “This Easter, we have a great selection of activities on offer, both indoor and outdoor. I would encourage all families in our district to take a look at what is available and get involved. “None of this would be possible without the work of our partners and activity providers, so I’d like to thank them all once again for their dedication to supporting the HAF programme.”

Families of eligible children can select their activities through the new booking system, Eequ. A full timetable of events, along with additional information, will also be published on the Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council websites.

Now that’s something you don’t see ever y day Maisie, the spr inger and I were meeting the lovely people at Lush Cosmetics in Ipswich because they were donating profits from their Char ity Pot cream to SESAW Suddenly we saw a human str iding through the precinct with a tall contraption strapping to his back Apparently it was the Google Ear th guy, mapping the precinct with a 360 camera And I thought he was there just to photograph me! Mind you, Maisie and I were soon the centre of attention again but I really didn’t know where to look when she rolled on her back for tummy tickles That dog is SO embarrassing! I should explain about Maisie She arr ived at SESAW one Chr istmas, in great pain, hardly able to walk Luckily our bir th defect on her legs She patiently e remaining calm as her dressings were cha cared for her Two years later our Spaniel en loves nothing better than a squeaky toy

Have you heard about those scary Asian Hornets which are a huge threat to our native honey bees? I hope our volunteers watch out for them in the garden at SESAW. People can report any sightings via a mobile phone ‘app’ from the gov.uk website. Read about it at: New app to report Asian hornet sightings - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Birdsong, daffodils and lighter evenings herald the arrival of Spring but we have animals from last summer, still awaiting new homes, including a bonded pair of Saluki dogs. Lily and Grey are looking for a loving home with a comfy sofa after raising their five puppies. If you, or someone you know, could be that special person they deserve, please call or email. We are full to overflowing with rescued animals which is impeding vital maintenance so we have decided to close from 1st April for at least one month to facilitate renovations. Rescue intake is now on a strictly emergency basis to free up the accommodation in need of repairs. Rehoming of animals will continue by appointment only and extra help will be drafted in to take incoming calls and emails. We apologise for any inconvenience caused whilst these essential works are carried out and hope everyone will be understanding until normal service can be resumed.

Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare, Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6 4PP. Tel: 01787 210888 wwxw.sesaw.co.uk

Our volunteers are looking forward to attending the Eight Ash Green Music Festival on 21st July and then it’s all systems go for our own Open Day and Fun Dog Show, 12 - 4 pm on Sunday 29th July at the Sanctuar y

Warmest wishes for a blessed Easter and don’t forget to keep any chocolate eggs away from animals, particularly dogs like me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua.

Lots to see, do and eat plus enter tainment from HUG - the Hadleigh Ukulele Group! We are still in need of raffle pr izes for this, our happiest day of the year Please join us, you might even see me, Kenny (the Boss)

Chihuahua

Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare, Reg Charity No 1124029, Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6 4PP, tel: 01787 210888 www sesaw co uk

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Cryotherapy For The Removal of Benign Skin Lesions

Cryotherapy For The Removal of Benign Skin Lesions

Flawless Skin with Cryopen - Are you bothered by benign skin lesions? Have you been to your GP or a secondary care dermatologist only to be told they’re “cosmetic” and not treated on the NHS? Well look no further - Cryotherapy treatment is now available at Nature’s Temple in North Street, Sudbury. Previously lecturing in beauty therapy and having spent over 30 years in health, beauty and wellness, salon owner Jane has undergone specialist training to be able to offer this safe, permanent and pain free treatment for men, women and children.

Flawless Skin with Cryopen - Are you bothered by benign skin lesions? Have you been to your GP or a secondary care dermatologist only to be told they’re “cosmetic” and not treated on the NHS? Well look no further - Cryotherapy treatment is now available at Nature’s Temple in North Street, Sudbury. Previously lecturing in beauty therapy and having spent over 30 years in health, beauty and wellness, salon owner Jane has undergone specialist training to be able to offer this safe, permanent and pain free treatment for men, women and children.

CryoPen is the professional blemish removal treatment offering a safe and highly effective method of freezing and removing benign skin lesions using high-pressure liquid nitrous oxide to destroy the tissue rapidly. The CryoPen is a cryotherapy tool, it is a refrigeration system capable of ejecting highpressure nitrous oxide gas into the skin. The pen destroys the skin tissue by freezing the intercellular fluid and does not affect any healthy tissue in the surrounding area thanks to its pinpoint accuracy! In short, cryotherapy is a procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy tissue.

CryoPen is the professional blemish removal treatment offering a safe and highly effective method of freezing and removing benign skin lesions using high-pressure liquid nitrous oxide to destroy the tissue rapidly. The CryoPen is a cryotherapy tool, it is a refrigeration system capable of ejecting highpressure nitrous oxide gas into the skin. The pen destroys the skin tissue by freezing the intercellular fluid and does not affect any healthy tissue in the surrounding area thanks to its pinpoint accuracy! In short, cryotherapy is a procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy tissue.

The Benefits of Cryotherapy Treatment with CryoPen are pinpoint accuracy, quick & pain free,safe and proven technology, no anaesthetic needed, treats blemishes from 1mm to 10mm in size, safe for use on the face & eyes.

The Benefits of Cryotherapy Treatment with CryoPen are pinpoint accuracy, quick & pain free,safe and proven technology, no anaesthetic needed, treats blemishes from 1mm to 10mm in size, safe for use on the face & eyes.

Skin tags & warts, benign moles, seborrhoeic keratosis, age spots, sun spots milia, freckles & verrucas can all be permanently removed with one, or several treatments depending on size and depth. A full consultation is required and parental consent is needed if under 18 years of age. Jane can also refer moles for suitability within a 48 hour window.

Skin tags & warts, benign moles, seborrhoeic keratosis, age spots, sun spots milia, freckles & verrucas can all be permanently removed with one, or several treatments depending on size and depth. A full consultation is required and parental consent is needed if under 18 years of age. Jane can also refer moles for suitability within a 48 hour window.

Why should I choose CryoPen for wart removal? CryoPen offers unique benefits if you choose to remove your warts or verruca. It is extremely time efficient. One appointment can take only fifteen minutes on the day, as procedure time is less than 60 seconds per wart. No anaesthetic is required meaning you can go to the appointment during your lunchtime, and you won’t need to take time off work. Recovery time is moderate discomfort up to 24 hours.

Why should I choose CryoPen for wart removal? CryoPen offers unique benefits if you choose to remove your warts or verruca. It is extremely time efficient. One appointment can take only fifteen minutes on the day, as procedure time is less than 60 seconds per wart. No anaesthetic is required meaning you can go to the appointment during your lunchtime, and you won’t need to take time off work. Recovery time is moderate discomfort up to 24 hours.

Jane runs her clinic on Monday and Thursday afternoons between 2.30 and 5.30pm

Jane runs her clinic on Monday afternoons 2.30pm - 5.30pm andThursday mornings 10.00am - 2.00pm.

Jane runs her clinic on Monday afternoons 2.30pm - 5.30pm andThursday mornings 10.00am - 2.00pm. Other appointments are available by request along with home visits. Please call 01787 377948 for more information or visit www.naturestemplebeauty.co.uk

Other appointments are available by request along with home visits. Please call 01787 377948 for more information or visit www.naturestemplebeauty.co.uk

My WiSH - April

We hope, as this newsletter reaches, you that spring has finally sprung after all these months of rain. As we look ahead to the summer we are now “racing” ahead with plans for our annual soapbox challenge which will take place on Saturday the 31 of August at 11 am.

As always, we will be heading to Mount Road and the Priory School in Bury to watch lots of crazy people race down the hill in their homemade karts. Previous years have seen an array of soap boxes from Mario Kart, horses and chariots, police riot vans and Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine and this year promises to be just as crazy.

Huge thanks to Treatt, our headline sponsors, who are once again helping us put on this event for the community. Their support is invaluable, and we can't thank them enough. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our other sponsors; Clarkes of Walsham, Sealey’s Tools, A C Webb Electrical (all of whom will be entering teams again) and Enterprise Car & Van Hire.

If you would like to enter a team or would like to find out more about being one of our sponsors, then please head to our website. Each team and sponsor can have a promotional stand in Soapbox City so it's an incredible way to be able to showcase your business to all our spectators.

As always spectating is free and, we think, it's a great way to end the summer holidays so do pop the date in your diary and come down and join us.

And to whet your appetite, do head to our website to see a video from last year's soapbox and to find out more.

www.mywishcharity.co.uk.

My council tax bill is coming out in March, and I am dreading opening it as it always goes up. My income has stayed the same but everything else seems more expensive and I have hardly anything left over - how will I cope if my payments for this year go up?

Many of us are feeling overwhelmed as we see our basic bills and essential costs go up. You’re not alone in finding things difficult and, crucially, there’s support available.

First off, there are discounts available to some people depending on their circumstances. You can check your bill or contact your council to find out if you might be eligible for an automatic reduction to your council tax. If you're not getting a discount, you might still be entitled to one. It depends on who lives in the property. So, if you're the only adult in your home, you’ll get a 25% discount on your council tax bill.

When working out how many people live in a property, some people aren’t counted - they’re called ‘disregarded people’ and include under 18s, a student nurse or someone on an apprenticeship scheme and many more. Checking the government website at https://www.gov.uk/council-tax for more details. If everyone who lives in the property is disregarded, you will still receive a council tax bill, but it will have a 50% discount. However, if everyone in your home is a student or severely mentally impaired, you won't pay any council tax.

Additionally, if someone has moved out, tell the council as this might change your eligibility. If you are entitled to a discount as a result, it will be valid from the date when the person moved out, even if you told the council after the event, and the reduction may be backdated.

If you think you might be eligible you should apply to your local council for a discount as soon as possible. You can find your council's contact details on GOV.UK.

You mention that your income hasn’t increased. If you are on a low income, you might be able to get your council tax reduced. If you get benefits or have other people living with you, this might affect how much your council tax is reduced by.

Your local council will ask you details about your income and your circumstances, so they can work out if you’re entitled to a council tax reduction. They will then calculate your new bill and tell you how much council tax you need to pay.

If you have other people living with you who are aged 18 or over, you might all be responsible for paying council tax. Only one of you needs to apply for a council tax reduction. The council will decide and reduce the amount of council tax you have to pay accordingly.

You may also be eligible for additional support if you’ve reached State Pension age which you can check on the government website can GOV. UK If you’re under State Pension age, the ‘working age rules’ apply and if you've reached State Pension age, it depends if you or your partner get certain benefits.

The working age rules still apply if you've reached State Pension age and you or your partner get:

l Universal Credit

l Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)

l Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

l Income Support

If you've reached State Pension age and don't get any of these benefits, the 'pension age rules' apply.

Even if none of the reduction criteria applies to you, your local council can still reduce your council tax bill or cancel it altogether, this is called ‘discretionary reduction’. They’ll normally only do this if you can show that you’re suffering severe hardship and can’t afford to pay council tax.

If you’re in this situation you should ask your local council for help. You’ll need to show them evidence of your circumstances. If your immigration status doesn’t let you claim public funds, you can still apply for a discretionary reduction. A discretionary reduction doesn’t count as public funds.

We know that times are incredibly tough and council tax is a priority bill so it’s important to keep in contact with your council if you can’t keep up payments. Citizens Advice is here to help you find a way forward, without judgement, working with you side by side.

For more information visit the Citizens Advice website at www. citizensadvice.org.uk or call Sudbury and South Suffolk Citizens Advice on 01787 321400 and leave a message and someone will call you back when available. We will attempt three times to call you back, so please expect a call from a withheld number. Alternatively, get in touch by using the contact facility on our website, https:// www.sudburycab.org.uk/contact

We are providing advice by telephone and email Monday –Thursday, 10am – 3pm.

Local Agricultural and Horticultural Dealership based @ Bay 5 West Barn, Overbury Hall, Layham, IP7 5RP

We speciailise in MERLO Telehandlers, STIGA Horticulture, CORVUS UTV’s and AGRICULTURAL attachments.

We recently launched our onsite Clothing and Footwear Country Store, stocking a wide range of Changing Robe Coats, Jackets, Gilet, Workwear, Protective Footwear, Muck Boots, Kids Country Wear and much more.  All stock is competitively priced and available in store and soon to be online.

Tel 01473 455205 marstagri.co.uk

Do you need somewhere to meet?

The Hive Community Hub, School Street, Sudbury, CO10 2HA

Affordable rooms and halls are available for hire by clubs and organisations for meetings, social events and much more (special rates for regular use by local charities and community groups). There are four rooms available between 8am and 10pm Mondays to Sundays

Friars Hall (Area 135 m2)

This multi-functional open space offers easy access (no steps) into a large hall that will seat up to 90 people. It has access to a large kitchen, via a door and serving hatch, the hire cost of which is included in the room hire. There is an electronically-operated drop-down screen, an upright piano, a hearing loop and PA system, wi-fi access and a small platform/ stage.

The kitchen has a fridge-freezer, a small fridge and a cooker with radiant hob, along with a toaster, microwave, kettles and an urn. There is a plentiful supply of crockery and some cutlery.

(The kitchen is not currently approved for the preparation of hot food.)

Anthony Wheeler Room (off Friars Hall)

Accommodates up to 20 people and has a serving hatch to the kitchen.

Consultation/Interview Room (The Green Room)

Access is via Friars Hall and the step-lift.

The Joy Abbott Hall (Area 290 m2)

This is the original United Reformed Church with its exceptional organ. Most of the seating is in pews, but with some chairs. Numbers at present are limited to 60 people. The balcony is not currently available for use until safety railings have been installed. There is a step-lift for users of mobility aids for access between the Joy Abbott Hall and Friars Hall. A PA system is included in the hire charge. It is planned to develop this hall into an intimate concert space.

Numerous upright chairs, a number of card tables and trestle tables are available

Contact our Administrator Sinead on sudburyhive@ outlook.com or by phone 07462 663011 to arrange to visit the Hive Community Hub and see if it will provide you with the accommodation you need.

DIARY DATES

Mon 1 April to 23rd June

Gainsborough House

Philip de Laszlo (1869-1937): Master of Elegance

Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU

Tel: 01787 372958, e: mail@gainsborough.org

Mon 1 April to 23rd June

Gainsborough House

Hubert-Francois Gravelot: Designing the Georgian Book

Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU

Tel: 01787 372958, e: mail@gainsborough.org

Mon 1 April to 23rd June

Gainsborough House

Water Portals: Henry Driver

Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU

Tel: 01787 372958, e: mail@gainsborough.org

Mon 1 April (every Monday)

Meet-Up Mondays

Adult social group. Pop along for a hot drink, nibbles and a natter. From 10am

Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury

Mon 1 April (every Monday)

The Christopher Centre

Open House 10am to 2pm

Support & a friendly listening ear for those that need it. 10am – 12pm hot drinks & refreshments 12-1.45pm homemade hot lunches

All welcome, no charge

The Christopher Centre, 10 Gainsborough St, CO10 2EU

Tel: 01787 313914

Tues 2 April

Tom’s Tuesdays – Spring is Sprouting 10am – 1pm

18s & under go free

Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU

Tel: 01787 372958, e: mail@gainsborough.org

Tues 2 April

The Quay Book Club 7.30pm-9.30pm in the bar

The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury www.quaysudbury.com

Weds 3 April (every Weds)

The Quay Chess Club 7.30pm.

The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury

Tel: Andrew Last: 07394517613 www.sudburychessclub.weebly.com

Weds 3 April (every Weds)

Shared Reading Group 2pm, free

Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury

Weds 3 April (first Weds of every month)

The Sudbury Social Club - VIPs Social coffee morning, 11am to 1pm. A club that has members with varying levels of visual impairment. For more info tel Jane: 01787 373227

Weavers Tap, East Street, CO10 2HX

Weds 3 April (every Weds)

Sporting Memories Club 2.15pm – 3.45pm

Free weekly club for people to reminisce about sport.

Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Sudbury www.acleisure.com

Thurs 4 April

BINGO 2pm – 4pm

Sudbury Town Hall, Old Market Place, CO10 1TL

Thurs 4 April

Digital Skills with Babergh District Council 2pm – 5pm

Help with learning your devices with Babergh District Council

Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EN

Thurs 4 & Fri 5 (every Thurs & Fri)

The Christopher Centre

C’art (Cake and Art

Art & Craft group but not an art class. 10am – 12pm, £3, all welcome

The Christopher Centre, 10 Gainsborough St, CO10 2EU

Tel: 01787 313914

Thurs 4 April (every Thurs)

Grow Your Community

Sudbury & Gt Cornard 9.30am to 12pm at Belle Vue Park, Sudbury & sometimes at other sites.

Tel: 07899994107, e: activgardens@ haideestephens.com

Thurs 4 April (monthly meetings)

Working Age / Young Onset Group 7pm

Maldon Grey Pub, Cats Lane, CO10 2RZ Tel John for info: 07941391107 www.parkinsonsudbury.org.uk

Fri 5 April

Free Defibrillator Community Training Day 9.30am – 5.30pm, booking required

Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA sudburyartscentre.com

Sat 6 April (every Saturday)

PANDAS Sudbury 10.30am

Perinatal mental illness support group. Phoenix Centre, Tudor Road, CO10 1NP E: pandas.sudbury@gmail.com

Sun 7 April

Sudbury Springfest

12pm – 3.30pm

Free

Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA sudburyartscentre.com

Sun 7 April

Jason’s Acoustic Events

2.30pm – 8.30pm

The Brewery Tap, 21 East St, Sudbury, CO10 2TP

Mon 8 April

Sudbury Ephemera Archive

10am – 12.30pm Sudbury Town Hall

Join us to preserve Sudbury’s past through donated documents

Any date changes see Website: https:// sudburyephemera.org/

Tel: Sue – 07846 885909

Tues 9 April

Tom’s Tuesdays – Famous Faces

10am – 1pm

18s & under go free

Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU

Tel: 01787 372958, e: mail@gainsborough.org

Tues 9 April

You’re Welcome

Social & wellbeing group

10am – 12pm, free

‘Create’ by the Bridge, Borehamgate Precinct, King St, CO10 2EG

More info: 01449 707030

Tues 9 April

Sudbury Ramblers

Shotley Gate, IP9 1QN

10am start, 5 miles

Contact Keith www.sudburyramblers.org.uk

Weds 10 April

Suffolk Carers Natter 10am to 12pm

Suffolk Carers Matter

Painters Café at The Angel, 43 Friars St, Sudbury, CO10 2AG

Weds 10 April

Warm Welcome Coffee Club 10.30am in the Hills Room

Tel: 01787 372958 Gainsborough House, CO10 2EU

The Hive Hub is Grade 2 listed. It is close to Sudbury town centre and is within walking distance of car parks. There is no parking available on the site, but a five-hoop bicycle rack has been installed. A CCTV system protects the building.

Hive Community Hub

Friars Hall

Joy Abbott Hall

APRIL 2024

Thurs 11 April

An evening with Author Kate Sawyer 6.30pm, free

Please reserve your place 10 North St, CO10 1RB Tel: 01787 813155

waterstones.com/events

Thurs 11 April

Kettle & Fish 9.45am to 1.45pm

Every Thurs except the first of each month Suffolk Road Church, CO10 1UN Tel Ruth Ridge: ruthkridge@gmail.com or tel: 01787 204364

Sun 14 April

Sudbury Choral Society

Handel’s Messiah 7pm, £18 (£5 under 18s)

Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA www.sudburychoralsociety.co.uk

Tues 16 April

Sudbury Ramblers

Hintlesham & Chattisham Community Hall (opposite church) IP8 3PS 10am start, 5 miles Contact Clive www.sudburyramblers.org.uk

Weds 17 April (monthly meetings)

Parkinson’s Support Group 1.45pm for 2pm

Music with Ben Smith, meet Tracey Ward: Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse

Other guest, refreshments, discussion

All welcome – including carers / Loved ones – fee parking

Stevensons Centre, Gt Cornard, CO10 0WD

Tel John for info: 07941391107 www.parkinsonsudbury.org.uk

Weds 17 April

The Quay Play Readers 7.30pm, Geoff Kisby Room

The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury

Sat 20 April

Step into the Sudbury Story Guided Tour Tour start point: Sudbury Tourist Information, Town Hall, (Gaol Lane entrance), Sudbury, CO10 1TL £5 pp (£2.50 child) – pay your tour guide on the day of tour. sudbury-tc.gov.uk, tel: 01787 372331

Sat 20 April

3rd Sudbury Scout Group Quiz Night 6.30pm, £5 pp

Quay Lane, CO10 2AN 07963368071

Guy.hume@3rdsudburyscouts.org.uk

Sun 21 April

Green Sundays 9.30am to 1pm

Green Sundays is eco market with a crafty twist!

Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EA

Sun 21 April

Suffolk Villages Festivals presents The Gonzaga Band: Age of Monteverdi Music performances 6pm, £18/£14

Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA sudburyartscentre.com

Weds 24 April

Warm Welcome Coffee Club 10.30am in the Hills Room

Tel: 01787 372958

Gainsborough House, CO10 2EU

Weds 24 April

Suffolk Carers Natter 10am to 12pm

Suffolk Carers Matter

Painters Café at The Angel, 43 Friars St, Sudbury, CO10 2AG

Thurs 25 April

Sudbury Ramblers

Castle Hedingham to Halstead Linear walk

Catch no. 89 chambers bus at 10.10am from outside

Lloyds Bank, Halstead High St, CO9 2JG Bus to arrive at Nunnery Lane, Hedingham.

Shirley will meet bus at Castle Hed 5 miles, 10.25am start www.sudburyramblers.org.uk

Thurs 25 April

The Sudbury Society

Tim Stevens –The discovery and re-interment of King Richard 111 in Leicester 7pm, all welcome

Sudbury Town Hall, CO10 1TL

Fri 26 April

Andy Brush Quintet ft. Jessica Sillett Music performances - Jazz 8pm, £12/£5

Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA sudburyartscentre.com

Fri 26 April

Sudbury Farmers Market 9.30am-2pm

Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EH

Sat 27 April

Gainsborough House

Saturday Art Club 10am – 12pm

Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU Tel: 01787 372958, e: mail@ gainsborough.org

Fri 26 April

Maya de Vitri (ex-Stray Birds) Music performances 8pm, £15

Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA sudburyartscentre.com

Mon 29 April

Sudbury Ramblers Fordham Heath car park On junction of Argents Lane, Heath Rd & the Bridleway 4 miles, 10am start Contact Alison www.sudburyramblers.org.uk

What’s on in surrounding villages…

Mon 1 April to 27 May

Spring Printmakers Exhibition 2024 10.30am to 4pm

Mill Tye Gallery and Arts Centre

3 Cornard Mills, Mill Tye, Great Cornard, CO10 0GW

www.milltyegallery.co.uk

Mon 1 to Sun 7 April

Easter Egg Hunt at Melford Hall 12pm – 4.30pm

melford@nationaltrust.org.uk

Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9AA

Tues 2 April

Health Walks – Clare

Every Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am

Meet at Clare Country Park car park. CO10 8NW

Sat 6 & Sun 7 April

Class Arts Art Exhibition 10am, free

Borley Church, Hall Road, CO10 7AE

Sat 6 April to 12 May

Thirza Kotzen ‘Skyhigh’… and the space between 10.30am to 4pm

Mill Tye Gallery and Arts Centre

3 Cornard Mills, Mill Tye, Great Cornard, CO10 0GW

www.milltyegallery.co.uk

Tues 9 April

Health Walks – Clare

Every Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am

Meet at Clare Country Park car park. CO10 8NW

Tues 9 April

Foxearth & District History Society

Roger Green – ‘If these walls could speak’.

7.30pm, visitors £3

Foxearth Village Hall, Foxearth

Tel: 01787 311337 or 281434

Email: foxhistsoc@gmail.com

Wed 10 April

Guided Parkland Walk 10.30am – 12.30pm

To book: 0344 249 1895

Meet free car park at Melford Hall

melford@nationaltrust.org.uk

Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9AA

Thurs 11 April

Acton Garden Club 7.30pm, all welcome, £4

Guest speaker: Gwenda Kyd

Acton Village Hall, Melford Rd, CO10 0AT

Tel Bernie: 01787 371893

Thurs 11 April

Talk by Lucy Lewis

Britain’s first female bomb disposal officer 7.30pm, Tickets £5

Tel: 01284 830797

Hartest Institute, The Green, IP29 4DH

Sat 13 April

Give & Take event

Set up time, 9am, finishing time 1pm

The Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard, CO10 0WD

Sat 13 April

Discover Long Melford’s Secrets

10.30am – 12.30pm

To book: 0344 249 1895

Meet free car park at Melford Hall

melford@nationaltrust.org.uk

Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9AA

Tues 16 April

Health Walks – Clare

Every Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am

Meet at Clare Country Park car park. CO10 8NW

Thurs 18 April

Long Melford Historical & Archaeological Society

Dr Geoffrey Kay –Overpaid, Oversexed & Over Here

7.30pm

Old School Community Centre, Long Melford, CO10 9DX Tel: 01787 375329 e: lmhas1969@ outlook.com

Sat 20 April

Spring Wildlife Walk 11am – 2pm, £10

Daws Hall, Henny Road, Lamarsh, CO8 5EX

www.dawshallnature.co.uk/events

Tues 23 April

Health Walks – Clare

Every Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am

Meet at Clare Country Park car park. CO10 8NW

Weds 24 April

The Film Club 10.30am, all welcome

Italian Cinema from the late 70’s until now.

Friendly social group for films, coffee & biscuits.

Long Melford Village Memorial Hall, CO10 9JQ

https://filmclublectures.co.uk/

Fri 26 April

What’s that Bat?

7.30pm – 9.30pm, £10, child £5

Daws Hall, Henny Road, Lamarsh, CO8 5EX

www.dawshallnature.co.uk/events

Sat 27 April

Art by Torchlight Talk & Tour 2.30pm – 3pm

Meet in the Great Hall melford@nationaltrust.org.uk

Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9AA

Sun 28 April

Naval Talk 2.30pm – 3pm

Meet in the library. melford@nationaltrust.org.uk

Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9AA

Sun 28 April

Boxted Airfield Museum Station 150 80th Anniversary of D-Day Airfield Walk

10am £5, under 16s free Old Airfield site, Langham Lane, CO4 5NW 07503952354 boxted-airfield.com

Sun 28 April

Lavenham Farmers Market 10am-1.30pm

Outside Lavenham Village Hall, CO10 9QT www.suffolkmarketevents.co.uk

Tues 30 April

Suffolk Family History Society

Sudbury & District Group

Talk by Brian Thurlow Through the Baize Green Door –A Butler’s Story

Long Melford Village Hall, CO10 9LQ sudbury@suffolkfhs.org.uk

Tues 30 April

Health Walks – Clare Every Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am

Meet at Clare Country Park car park, CO10 8NW

Beds Available Competitive Prices

Residential Care

We understand how important dignity, clarity and independence are to our residents, so we strive to encompass professional excellence and experienced quality care with enjoyable pastimes – from meeting essential medical needs and providing round-the-clock assistance, to encouraging activities for mental and physical agility, or simply having a chat and sharing a song.

Individual Care

We believe that everyone deserves to enjoy the best quality of life, and Chilton Croft provides a complete range of care services to help at different stages.

• Independent Living for self-sufficient residents who want to experience the companionship, home cooking and lifestyle of Chilton Croft, without the need of care services, although they are always available if required.

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• Assisted Living for those who value their independence, but need some help with day-to-day activities such as dressing, bathing or taking medication. Residents of course have access to all the social activities they wish to enjoy.

• Dementia Care for residents who are living with the effects of Alzheimer’s, dementia or other forms of memory loss. Chilton Croft has a dedicated dementia care area providing high-level specialist and nursing care.