Free Lunch Concerts at the Hive
With the Trustee responsible for organising Hive’s summer concert season unexpectedly in time event on 28 May went ahead. Shantyfolk performed a variety of unaccompanied items Rotary again took over running the concert on 11 June when St Gregory Primary School Senior Choir sang a very wide range of music, to the delight of those who came to listen: such talented young people! Hive Trustees have been grateful to have this support from Rotary members.
Moore, Robert Spivey and Steve Calder (Piano, French Horn and Violin). The concert included the musical duo who specialise in a mixture of upbeat and soulful covers, plus acoustic original many live venues, pubs, theatres and festivals across the region, mixing genres and decades for their audiences’ pleasure.
Tom Cogan
favourite pieces for Piano with works by Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn and Faure. Accustomed as we are to hearing Tom perform a wide variety of organ music, here is something completely
Bluthner piano! Tom’s musical career began at the age of eight when he gained a choristership to St John’s Cambridge and started organ lessons with Dr George Guest. He continued as a Music
Tom pursued a singing career in London, in the Choir of Marylebone, Vincula in the Tower of London. His freelance work included singing for the John Alldis Singers and Cantores in Ecclesia. He appeared in King Roger at Sadler’s Wells, Tancredi at Rennes and Orleans and was in the premiere of Tavener’s Therese at the Royal Opera House. He is organist at St Mary’s Church, Boxford.
THORR DOORS
On 30 July, Elaine Henson, Stephen Mitchell and Robert Spivey will voice, accompanied by Stephen on piano and with his own humorous items added to the repertoire, and Robert playing French Horn. This will be a concert not to be missed.
All these concerts will take place in the Joy Abbott Hall at the Hive Community Hub (old URC), School Street, Sudbury CO10 2HA, on
but donations will be invited as audience members leave. Funds raised will be used to replace the failing heating system in the Hive Community Hub. With around £30,000 to raise every donation is vital!
A series of ticketed evening concerts is also planned: in September
November “Accidentals and Flat Broke”.
More information on these events can be obtained by emailing lesleyfordplatt@rocketmail.com.
Lesley Ford-Platt
Orchard Barn News
Learning from the past how to build a greener future
Why using woodland materials for building is better for our planet
As we commemorate this year the 80th Anniversary of the D Day Landings in June 1944, we have discovered, by counting the growth rings, that the sweet chestnut trees we are using to produce shingles, battens and lathes for our Long House roof, are also 80 years old.
Many foresters, who managed woodland 80 years ago, would sadly have been lost during the war, and this would help explain why the ancient practice of coppicing fell out of use at that time. This is where trees are repeatedly cut at the base and then allowed to regrow, providing a sustainable
The good news is, that more recently, a new generation of woodsmen are bringing back the coppicing rotation to manage woodland, as climate change generates a demand for sustainable, locally grown wood products like Chestnut posts and railings.
Writing from the Rectory
It is with a heavy heart that I must publicise that sanctuary for all on a daily basis. It has always been pray, meditate on the beautiful, ancient surroundings or simply to shelter from the rain. However, owing to an increasing amount of vandalism it is no longer possible to leave the church unattended and open
have been lit in the porch and property has been damaged and strewn about inside. Where once a sanctuary stood open to all, now we have had to lock up the building; bringing sadness to many and leaving some wondering where they might shelter or even sleep overnight. The police have been involved and we will be installing CCTV. However, we
tourists and townsfolk alike. We will, as always, be open on a Wednesday morning for Holy Communion at 11am, and Sunday morning for our 10 am service.
Unless we have some way to agree what is acceptable then education, business, leisure and all sectors of society breakdown. We must agree to be bound by laws that make life bearable and function well. We hope that there will be a realisation amongst the vandals that unless we all respect the rule of law, and our role in society to make it better for life since the eighth century.
As a Christian I believe that we are made in God’s image and that the best way for us to thrive, and for others to do likewise, is to follow the way of Christ and try to obey the ten commandments, both in spirit and law. When we inevitably fail to do this then we must seek forgiveness from our heavenly Father and from those we have wronged. Evil is real enough, so let us play our part in resisting it.
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Sudbury Library
Quest starts this month. Come along to your local library to sign up. You can call in from 13th July for your free map.
host The Hearing Aid Clinic on the 3rd Monday of every other month; the next visit will be on Monday,19th August, from 10am – 12noon, when you can come along to pick up new batteries (you will need to make an appointment for repairs by ringing 01473 286060).
mornings at 10am. So, if you want to call in for a natter and a hot drink, each month), please come along. Donations are welcome but there is no obligation. On Wednesdays we have a Shared Reading Group open
do some colouring if you prefer; there is no pressure to take part. We will have our regular event, Om Chanting with BSL (British Sign Language) on Wednesday 17h July 2024. This will be the 3rd session
early if you can. If you need any more information about this group, please call the library. We also host a regular digital skills session, run by our colleagues at Babergh District Council, on the 1st Thursday of each month. We recommend booking to avoid disappointment.You
Please also consider our home library service which is available for anyone who loves to read but cannot get to the library. If you, a relative,
smallest customers on a Thursday morning at 10. 30am.Play sessions follow immediately afterwards till noon. We have Storytime sessions for children on Saturday mornings from 10.30am. Lego club is on
Children’s Book Group will meet on Saturday20th July at 10.30am. The next book will be available.
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Before then, obviously we have the retirement celebrations for Tim and
10.30 am until 4.00 pm with no booking necessary. We look forward to seeing you! Lesley & Claire
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in the mirror, he has a middle aged spread, grey whiskers and barks for no reason at all! My black coat is as sleek as ever and my waist is still trim. Admittedly I prefer to stay indoors when it’s cold and wet nowadays but went outside to visit some of our animals awaiting new, loving homes. Feline brothers Jack and Jacob were rather downcast. They are two stunningly pretty white and black cats, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go. They are a little nervous, having been in a run far too long,
Of course we have many dogs including Pebbles and Lola, two friendly, middle aged pugs in need of a new home together. They love their walks and plenty of cuddles. Please come along to meet any of the animals between 10am to 1pm, Thursday to Sunday.
We said farewell to longtime resident, Henry the peacock and his three wives last month. The beautiful boy displayed resplendently in his new surroundings. His plaintive call is much missed here but we know he and settled in.
I dare say they would like a superior cat such as me but our volunteers would miss sharing their lunchtime sandwiches with me, Ollie (the Black) Cat.
“A Bit of a Do!”
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There will be vintage tractors, cars and engines and various displays. Lots of stalls including craft, bric a brac, charities and collectables plus a
Ample free parking, free entry, donations welcome All proceeds to Village Hall, Youth and Football Clubs
School Uniform Advice Column
The school holidays are about to begin and as a parent I’m already dreading September. School trips and probably more I haven’t even thought
School costs can seem overwhelming, but if you’re on a low income your local council might help you with some of the expense. As any parent knows there are a multitude of
price tag. For that reason, there is support available when it comes to paying for school uniforms, trips and
When it comes to uniform, schools have a responsibility to make sure be able to help.
if you don’t live near school or your child’s unable to walk there. For older children in a sixth form or training as an apprentice, there may also be support available. You’ll need to ask your local council if they can help. Unfortunately we can’t help with homework, but there is
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Rotary Round-up
Several years ago Sudbury Rotary Club helped St Gregory Nursery school with funding to
waterproof trousers and coats which the children wear when learning through play with water and when they work on their garden, means that they do not have to change their clothes after each session, but these are now worn out. Nursery teacher, Clare Gray, said “Outdoor learning is so important, especially as a do not have a garden at home. The garden is an important part of
There is an urgent and renewed search for a suitable candidate to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Award event. This is an opportunity for a young person to spend a week at Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire. The criteria for selection are that the candidate should be between 18 and 26 on 1 September 2024 and be willing
take place between Saturday 24th August and Saturday 31st August. If a local school or business would like to recommend a potential candidate, or a local company would be interested in sponsoring a young person to attend this course, please do contact David Taylor,
Speakers at Rotary’s July meetings will be Julie Thompson from the Speakers’ Club on Monday 8 and on Monday 22 Nathan Brett, who was a RYLA candidate supported by Sudbury Rotary and who will tell us him.
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Hundreds and Thousands
The capricious clerk of the opportunity during the second half of June, stopping the rain for a while which enabled many games to be played at Sudbury’s Friars Street ground. In a period of three weeks there were seven or eight centuries and over three thousand runs scored. It began with 16 year old Bobby East posting his maiden century for the club as the 2ndX1 defeated top of the table Abberton in Division 3 of the two Counties league.
Ted Clarkson, Andy
discussing the prospects of play after a recent downpour.
Norfolk was the highlight of the month when a large crowd watched the home county bowl the visitors out, to win by 12 runs in a high scoring encounter.
starting on Monday July 21st, there will be cricket every day, when
While the teams are having mixed fortunes the Womens X1 are still unbeaten at the top of their league, they play at home on Friday evenings providing great entertainment for the spectators.
Sudbury Community Depot.
The Community Depot supports some of the most vulnerable members of our community. It helps many to turn their lives around with a fresh start .
The Depot is almost entirely self funding and as such relies on the various fundraising events throughout the year for it’s continuation. The September Live music and Supper is our main event of the year. This is only possible due to the continued support of The Sudbury Freemasons allowing us to host this event at their wonderful Hall.
again this year.
This is an excellent opportunity to support the work of the Depot and food.
All monies raised go to support the work of the Depot. All members of the Depot Team are volunteers.
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Facts and Figures From The Past
A few years ago, I discovered this story about a young carver from Sudbury during the seventeenth century. A lovely story and thought it would be good to share this tale of love, perseverance, patience and loyalty. Sometimes I would use it when leading a school assembly
In Salters Hall a superb oak carving can be seen under the Oriel window. An Oriel window is a bay window, usually located on an upper story of a building, which protrudes outwards from a wall creating additional space that illuminates the room to which it is
Philip Wood was this very talented carver.
William Haybittle was a Sudbury man who had made his fortune in Cheapside in London. On his retirement he returned to Sudbury, had this house built, he commissioned Philip to create a carving of
been involved with during his time in business. During this time the Hannah and Philip met and fell in love. Philip was creating this carving beneath the window and as the work was progressing, so did the love between the young couple develop. Hannah and Philip met in secret
times. William had great aspirations for his daughter to marry a rich man hopefully with a title.
Once the carving was completed it started to gain recognition and praise by the people of the town. Philip decided he would go to
walked to London or managed to gain a lift on an ox cart. On arriving at the site where the new Cathedral of St Pauls was being built, he was , the Dutch wood carver from Holland. Christopher Wren noticed Philip as his watched in wonder at the work of the other carpenters and craftsmen. After a few days Christopher asked Philip why he was there, Philip in total awe, explained that he was looking for work but
Christopher asked him what sort of work could he do, Philip, stuttered “Troughs for animals”. This great architect said “Then carve me a sow and some piglets and bring them to me in one week hence”. Philip was encouraged by his very kind Quaker landlady to buy a block of pear tree wood using his last guinea. A week later Philip presented Christopher with his carvings of a sow and piglets. Christopher immediately employed him, and the beautiful miniature carvings were bought by a wealthy friend of Christopher for ten guineas.
Philip returned to Sudbury, proposed to Hannah and they married, on one condition that he changed his surname to Haybittle as this had been stipulated in her father’s will.
I have used this story when taking a school assembly to stress that
Although there are some fantastic examples of wood carvings in St made by Philip. Both were valued by Sir Christopher Wren and can still
Sudbury CommunitySingsChoir!
From the 2nd July, and with our New Musical Director Matt Gallis our re-formed choir is once again, ready to sing its heart out. Join us and experience the joy of singing on eclectic mix of Jazz and Show tunes, Pop and Old Classics with Friends, old and new. There are no auditions and you don’t have to read music.
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think it looking out of the window most days. We have had the odd sunny day allowing us to get out
Highways are very much aware of the situation but still we are being have to wait our turn.
This is such a shame as being a Grade 2 listed building the areas
problems with the structure of the building.
As we mentioned in last months issue, The Christopher Centre will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary in October. To mark this event we will
in touch with your memories of the place, probably mostly around the time that it was a Pub around 30 years ago but if you or anyone you know has any information/photos that you would like to share please do get in touch or pop in to leave your contact details.
Due to a recent locality grant, we have been able to install CCTV camera’s outside in our courtyard. This will enhance security to all those who use our facilities and visit our premises on a regular basis. This has already been very useful in identifying a very unwelcome visitor!!
The next Sudbury Community Depot Cake, Bake and Preserve stall at Sudbury Market will be on 27th July and the next
7pm and will have Helen Forth, Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist as our guest speaker.
Emma Watts – Menopause Mentor gave a really interesting and informative talk last month and we hope to invite her back soon for those of you who missed her.
We would like to thank Roy’s for two full donation pots already since we have been their chosen charity of the year and with 10p for every carrier bag bought we are very happy and thank everyone who has donated so far.
support the work we do. We could not run the Centre without you all. The Christopher Centre is a thriving community hub where many local groups run their classes and activities. It is also a hub which provides
community in many ways including the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Clinic, The Community Depot, The Monday Drop In , Turning Point
Group to name but a few.
month, see our website for more details.
used by local voluntary and community organisations. Our room hire is
For more information on the spaces and facilities we have available, and details of our Regular Groups and forthcoming events, take a
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Hopefully you're all looking forward to the summer. If we have one when this rain
trips. Please note bookings will be closed whilst I take a break, if you would like to book anything during that time email only please and it will be dealt with upon my return. If it does not include entry on our lists, please take these as 'do as you please' days apart from Thursford which does include your show ticket.
This Year:
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Support & a friendly listening ear for
hot drinks & refreshments
All welcome, no charge
The Christopher Centre, Sudbury Ramblers
Three churches walk, Mouton,
Start point tbc
Meet-Up Mondays
Market Hill, Sudbury
Deaf Social Group
The Quay Book Club
Sudbury
Free Lunchtime Concert
Hive Community Hub, School St, Sudbury,
Shared Reading Group
2pm, free
Market Hill, Sudbury
Sporting Memories Club
Free weekly club for people to
Grow Your Community
Sudbury & Gt Cornard
Sudbury Working Age / Young Onset Group
Pygmalion
Sudbury Ramblers
Circular walk from Bures towards Meet at Bures Comm Centre cp,
Suffolk Carers Natter
Suffolk Carers Matter
The Christopher Centre
Saturday Stitch Club
Kettle & Fish month
Tel Ruth Ridge:
Walk ‘N’ Water
Sudbury & Henny Riverside
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Gainsborough House
Revealing Nature: The At of Cedic Morris & Lett-Haines
Sudbury Quakers
Concert, circle dancing, cream tea, garden open Sudbury Meeting House, 22 Friars St,
Tour
Tour start point: Sudbury Tourist Information, Chorus Iceni & Stellar Acapella Music performances
Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill,
Smile
An evening of music in support of The Smile of Arran Trust
Word Habit
An afternoon of poetry & spoken word
Suffolk Carers Natter
Suffolk Carers Matter
An evening with the Author of Secret Gardens of the Southeast & East Anglia –Barbara Segall
Gainsborough House Sir Cedric Morris Florilegium
help plan for catering
Sudbury Antiques & Vintage Brocante Fair & more
Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill,
Jason’s Acoustic Events
Free Lunchtime Concert Hub,
OM chanting & British Sign
Language Social group for beginners
Sudbury Farmers Market
Imposing our Music on Others
Sudbury Family History Society
Robinson
Sudbury Ephemera Archive
The Quay Play Readers
The Quay Chess Club
The Quay Theatre, Sudbury
through donated documents
Any date changes see Website: https://
You’re Welcome Social & Wellbeing group
Digital Skills
Free Lunchtime Concert
Sudbury Ramblers
Circular walk along the River Colne
Meet at Butler Rd cp, Halsteadcharges apply
Step into the Sudbury Story Guided
Robet Spivey Hub,
Belchamp Hall Garden Party
Melford Music presents Lunchtime Recitals
Support Group Music with Ben Smith, meet Tracey
Napoleonic Wars: Waterloo regiment
Cornard Summer Fete
A variety of stalls, games, bouncy castle Stevenson Centre Recreation Ground, Stevenson Approach, Gt Cornard, Noel Myles ‘Down to Earth’
Tye Gallery and Arts Centre
Cornard Mills, Mill Tye, Great Lavenham Sinfonia Concert Melford Music presents Lunchtime Recitals Ward, Accordian & vocals Acton Garden Club
Brassed Off Melford Music presents Lunchtime Recitals
Beginner friendly session identifying
Lavenham Farmers Market
Melford Music presents Lunchtime Recitals
