Sudbury & Long Melford Community News, May 2023

It’s the 2023 Hadleigh Show!

It’s the 2023 Hadleigh Show!

Saturday 20th May at Holbecks Park

Saturday 20th May at Holbecks Park

We hope the date is in your diaries – Saturday 20th May 2023 at the beautiful Holbecks Park in Hadleigh. The show is ready to go, exhibitor entries are in and preparing to wow the crowds with their skills on horseback, with cattle, sheep, donkeys and heavy horses all booked and looking to be an incredible display of the traditional elements of the agricultural world. Tradestands are full to capacity with something for everyone on the showground, food, clothes, gardening, shopping, local businesses and much more all there for everyone. We have so much going on with the hugely Shetland Pony Grand National, our brilliant machinery display, Norfolk and Suffolk Police Drugs Dogs, the Sheep Show and much more in the rings to entertain you.

Look out for a few surprises throughout the day, with a happy feel our main aim for the 2023 show, there will be music and action across the show ground with something for everyone. All of our stands are mapped to help young people looking for future careers

look at their GCSE subjects and what businesses use them giving young people an idea of where their options are for their futures. Around the showground we have Stocks Fair back with us again, open on the Friday evening and Sunday of the show weekend, rural crafts, floral marquee, horticulture tent, education tent, art show and lots more including shopping and eating.

We hope the date is in your diaries – Saturday 20th May 2023 at the beautiful Holbecks Park in Hadleigh. The show is ready to go, exhibitor entries are in and preparing to wow the crowds with their skills on horseback, with cattle, sheep, donkeys and heavy horses all booked and looking to be an incredible display of the traditional elements of the agricultural world. Tradestands are full to capacity with something for everyone on the showground, food, clothes, gardening, shopping, local businesses and much more all there for everyone. We have so much going on with the hugely Shetland Pony Grand National, our brilliant machinery display, Norfolk and Suffolk Police Drugs Dogs, the Sheep Show and much more in the rings to entertain you. Look out for a few surprises throughout the day, with a happy feel our main aim for the 2023 show, there will be music and action across the show ground with something for everyone. All of our stands are mapped to help young people looking for future careers look at their GCSE subjects and what businesses use them giving young people an idea of where their options are for their futures. Around the showground we have Stocks Fair back with us again, open on the Friday evening and Sunday of the show weekend, rural crafts, floral marquee, horticulture tent, education tent, art show and lots more including shopping and eating.

Tickets are available online only or via our outlets. We have allocated a maximum number of tickets that can be sold so please make sure you BUY EARLY – either via local outlets or via our website www.hadleighshow.co.uk

Tickets are available online only or via our outlets. We have allocated a maximum number of tickets that can be sold so please make sure you BUY EARLY – either via local outlets or via our website www.hadleighshow.co.uk

Plan for the future, protect your interests and preserve your wealth

Property Life Interest Trust Wills are becoming increasingly popular among couples due to the desire to preserve family assets for younger generations. But many are not familiar with these types of Wills or realise their benefit until speaking with a solicitor.

It is probably more likely than you think but your choice of conveyancer can make all the difference.

Give yourself the best chance of a successful completion on your home purchase or sale by working in partnership with Holmes & Hills Solicitors. Benefit from our successful completion rate that is 22% higher than the national average reported by Rightmove1

What number of property transactions fall-through? Rightmove report that, on average across the country, approximately 30% of property transactions fall-through2. It is a much higher percentage than most buyers and sellers expect it to be.

Property Life Interest Trust Wills can be of particular benefit to couples considering planning for future care and preservation of assets. Specialist advice on Property Life Interest Trust Wills can provide for both protecting the financial position and living arrangements of the surviving spouse, as well as protecting assets for future generations. For couples with children from a previous relationship, Property Life Interest Trust Wills can also prove an effective legal solution.

Reduce the risk of your transaction falling-through Those using Holmes & Hills Solicitors’ conveyancing services benefit from a 22% higher successful completion rate compared to the national average. This means your transaction has an increased chance of successfully completing when Holmes & Hills is advising and representing you in your property transaction.

Taking advice and making early decisions to plan effectively

It is often the case that a couple’s main asset is their family home, and many are conscious of this when considering planning their estate and inheritance for their loved ones. However, many couples can limit their ability to effectively plan and preserve their estate, or limit their available options for this, if planning their estate is left too late.

Social Club Social Club is now twice monthly on the first and third Monday of each month with the exception of May 15 due to clearingup after the book sale. The photo is of the April meeting. Our next meeting is May 1 from 10 am - 12 noon at Layham Village Hall. Everyone is welcome whether you live in Layham or not. Come along and enjoy a social atmosphere.

This is certainly the case in respect of how their home will be treated upon death. The earlier advice is sought, the better in this regard.

How your property is owned is important

Every other meeting, we aim to have a speaker or demonstrator. June 5 is an illustrated talk entitled ‘Constable and his Paintings’. All meetings are from 10 AM to 12 PM and there is a small charge of £2 to cover costs. Sue Keeble suekeeuk@yahoo.co.uk

‘A Layham Childhood’

Property can be held jointly in one of two ways. Property held as “Joint Tenants” will pass automatically to the surviving owner under survivorship rules whereas, property held as “Tenants in Common” will pass under the terms of a Will. For couples to effectively plan their estate, it is often necessary for their main residence to be owned as Tenants in Common, providing each with a % share ownership which can be directed into a Trust upon death.

Monday May 8 at 12 am - 4 pm

What is a Property Life Interest Trust Will and what does it do?

There will be a display in Layham Mill (courtesy of Glenda and Ed Hall) about growing up in Layham over the years – 1900 to 1970s.

Why do property transactions fall-through? Your transaction might fallthrough for a number of reasons, including your buyer finding another property; a surveyor identifying issues with the property; or a buyer’s solicitor identifying issues surrounding matters such as rights of way, covenants, lease terms, easements, overage, options or boundary issues. Why is Holmes & Hills’ successful completion rate 22% higher? Holmes & Hills has a large team of 22 property lawyers dealing with second-hand, new-build and shared ownership property across the country. The size of the team means there is unlikely to be an issue the team hasn’t seen and resolved before. Proactively identifying and resolving problems means we can keep your transaction on course, reducing the risk of your property transaction falling through and securing you a successful completion. Benefit from fixed fee packages As well as an increased chance of your transaction successfully completing, Holmes & Hills provides fixedfee residential conveyancing quotes with no hidden charges. When you obtain conveyancing quotations from other law firms you may find charges for completing Stamp Duty Land Tax forms, dealing with lenders and leasehold fees. With Holmes & Hills, these items are included within our legal fee. We give you a simple, transparent, fixed-fee quotation.

A solicitor is able to re-organise a couple's ownership of a property alongside preparing a Will for you, so as to ring fence each individual's property share in a Trust for future generations and identified beneficiaries. The surviving spouse/partner is protected by having a lifetime right of residence in the property and can be one of the trustees (managers) of the Trust. Therefore, the gift of your respective share in your principal residence at death is made to your trustees on trust and is subject to the surviving spouse/partner's right to live in the property for their lifetime. The Trust can be flexible in that the surviving spouse/partner will be able to move to another property using all or part of the value of the property.

The display contains many fascinating personal memories and photographs (see Gerry Aggiss aged 10 below) gathered by members of the Layham Local History Group.

There will also be an opportunity to see some short films made in Layham in the 30s and later including a 1937 Coronation Procession through Hadleigh streets - with thanks to Bobby Gales. Refreshments available on the playing field adjacent. Sue Keeble suekeeuk@yahoo.co.uk

Partner with Holmes & Hills to secure your transaction By working in partnership with our clients, local estate agents, mortgage brokers, and financial advisors, Holmes & Hills’ residential property lawyers will ensure a smooth transaction, whilst protecting your legal interests.

Call Holmes & Hills Solicitors on 01787 275275 and ask to speak to Paige Hornabrook or email advice@holmes-hills.co.uk.

Any surplus capital not used in the purchase of a new property can be invested and the income can be paid to the surviving spouse/partner for their lifetime. The surviving spouse or partner can decide to make gifts to the family if they do not need the surplus capital or income. Property Life Interest Trust Wills are very flexible, with the surviving spouse/partner even able to rent out the property and receive the rental income.

1Holmes & Hills’ successful completion rate is calculated using sample data for 526 residential property transactions started between July 2022 to September 2022 and is compared to the national average successful completion rate of 70.3% (provided by Rightmove, 13/02/2023). 2Rightmove data supplied on 13/02/2023.

These types of Wills and arrangements can often be recommended where couples (married or unmarried) wish to plan for future care and preservation of assets for future generations and/or provide for children from a previous relationship, whilst at the same time providing security and peace of mind to the surviving spouse/partner.

Speak to an expert from Holmes & Hills Solicitors

Layham Spring Clean Thank you to the 20 volunteers who helped on and around 18th March. We were pleased to find very little litter on the lanes in the village but disappointed to see more on the verges of the main roads leading in to Layham and to have to pick up dog waste from the playing field. Volunteers also made a big difference working on Brett Green and cleaning road signs. Thank you to all of you who take a pride in our village and work so hard to make it such a special place. The picture shows Sue Keeble and Chris Leftwich enjoying the rain!

It is always a good idea to take advice when thinking about planning for the future, planning your estate and planning for care. When considering whether Life Interest Trust Wills are appropriate for your circumstances and wishes, your solicitor will also consider your Inheritance Tax position. As mentioned, it is advisable to seek advice sooner rather than later to ensure all legal solutions and options remain available to you.

For expert advice on planning for the future, contact Holmes & Hills on 01787 275275 or email advice@holmes-hills.co.uk and speak with one of our specialists from your local Holmes & Hills office.

Layham Village Hall News We are now focussing on our two events in May. First the Coronation Tea Party on Sunday 7th May. There are half a dozen tickets still available at £10 each. The following Sunday is the BOOK SALE14th May 11am to 4pm. Thank you to everyone who has donated such lovely books. We have a wide selection so come and stock up for the year at 50p a paperback. Please phone Jan McNelly on 10473 871043 or email janmcnelly@talktalk.net for any information.

If you would like to book the hall for your event then email Rosey for information on rosey.emma@btinternet.com.

Winston’s Wheels Disabled Dog Charity Reg No 1191322

Are holding a Summer Fair

on Saturday 1st July between 10am and 2pm at Whatfield Village Hall, Rectory Lane, IP7 6QU PLANTS, PET GOODS, GLASSWARE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, KIDS BOOKS, JEWELLERY & MUCH MORE Refreshments & Tombola Free entrance & parking

Taste Of Sudbury Food & Drink Festival 17th JUNE 2023

Following the great success of the Taste of Sudbury last year in Long Melford, plans are already in place to ensure 2023 is even better.

With Melford Hall closed for outdoor events this year, the festival is delighted to be located in the grounds of Kentwell Hall, against the backdrop of the stunning Tudor mansion, this is the perfect location for all the wonderful tastes and smells at this one-day festival.

Supporting local producers and celebrating local food and drink has been the core focus and theme of the festival for several years. It is so important, and indicative of the success of the festival, that we have several local businesses that support the festival and ensure its sustainability.

A local festival that attracts local support

County Broadband – another local business that is currently on a mission to ensure rural villages in the East of England can access full-fibre broadband, that’s future-ready. Already a successful roll out in Sudbury is shaping up and they will continue to grow throughout the region giving communities access to high-speed internet!

Holmes & Hills Solicitors have supported The Taste of Sudbury from the beginning and are a welcome addition to the event where they always have a stand offering information about their services in Sudbury and hand out their own recipe handbooks!

Spectre Leisure Ltd – locally and family-owned hospitality business that runs local puns The White Hart in Boxford and the Maldon Grey in Sudbury

Paul Clark Printing - based in Sible Hedingham, Essex the team have supported the festival with quality printing and design services for leaflets/flyers, and banners plus a whole lot more.

David Burr Estate Agents – experts in the field of sales and letting through Suffolk and Essex since 1995 and now offering holiday rental management as well.

Eating and drinking on the day – the Taste of Sudbury always ensure visitors have a great welcome and plenty of local street food and drinks to keep everyone happy

And there’s more; Bars to choose from, tasty street food, treats and bakes, coffee or something a little stronger and plenty of great local produce including great local craft stalls.

Highlights from the Kitchen Demonstration Stage

Always a very popular part of the festival with the kitchen demo area crammed with visitors all day long – all the demos are part of the entrance fee and once again is hosted by Jon Jackaman from the ICE Café & Cookery School.

Appearing at the festival, as always, will be local chefs, bakers and butchers that we all want to celebrate and enjoy and it’s an excellent line up this year:-

Will Wooster and his dad Simon, owner and head baker at Woosters

Bakery gives us top tips for baking bread and sourdoughs at home and Greg Strolenberg, owner and head butcher at Lavenham Butchers gives us a masterclass in Muntjac butchery. We are also looking forward to welcoming great local chefs as follows:-

Alan Paton, head chef at The Bush Inn, Shimpling

Greig Young, local Suffolk chef

Lee Cooper, head chef at The Bedford Lodge, Newmarket

Rob Wells, head chef at The Black Lion, Long Melford

Martin Ingram, head chef at The White Hart, Boxford

There’s something for all the family.

The festival has always attracted all the family to attend and there is something for everyone this year. As well as all the street food and drinks (including those for kids) plus ice creams, plus let those kids get their hands dirty with free pottery sessions with Kiln Cottage Pottery – there will be clay activities all day in their gazebo. Music of course will be provided by our resident DJ Bedford 45 who will be playing a selection of sounds throughout the day.

So make a day of it, bring the family, dogs and your favourite picnic rug and enjoy your day at the Taste of Sudbury…

Tickets are just £5 for adults (18 years +)

Children go free (17 years and under) 10am – 5pm 17th June 2023

Tickets can be bought at the festival website www.tasteofsudbury.co.uk

FREE parking Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, CO10 9BA www.tasteofsudbury.co.uk

briarcare homecare services

For all your Homecare requirements please call one of our experienced managers who will arrange to visit you to discuss your individual needs and how we can help plan a suitable package for you or your loved ones.

Specialising in Adult care, Complex and learning disability support. All our Health Care Assistants are vetted with a DBS police check and fully trained before they are able to carry out homecare duties.

For all your Homecare requirements please of our experienced who will arrange to discuss your individual and how we can help suitable package your loved ones. Specialising in Adult care, and learning disability

All our Health Care Assistants vetted with a DBS police fully trained before they carry out homecare duties.

Saturday June 17th 2023 10am - 5pm

This is the quote we received from a loved one after their relative received a birthday cake when they find themselves in hospital on their special day.

Here at My WiSH Charity, we work closely with staff across the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

This not only includes those on the ward, but also our fantastic catering team who bake and decorate a cupcake to mark the patient’s birthday. Along with a birthday card, we hope that this small gesture shows we care.

You can see the cupcake’s journey from the kitchen to the ward here https://buff.ly/3lKwX7u

A donation in memory of muchloved man has come to the stroke unit at the West Suffolk Hospital. David Cordon, MBE, was the former chairman and director of the Woolpit Festival as well as having had a wonderful career as an actor before settling down in Woolpit with his partner, Stanley Bates, and close friend, Michael Elles to run an antiques shop and tea room.

This donation will allow us to enhance the care of patients on the stoke unit as well as support the amazing staff who care so wonderfully for their patients. Previous donations have allowed us to buy games and sensory items which help with rehabilitation. a specialist patient slide board which can weigh the patient and a Sarastedy which helps with patient transfer, both of which also help with patient dignity at a difficult time. Donations such as Stanleys, in memory of David, make such a difference to so many.

Carrier’s Restaurant

You can read all about David’s donation here http://bit.ly/3o61lu5

To find out more about My WISH Charity and the work we do to support the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, go to www.mywishcharity.co.uk.

Wish you were a million miles from the hustle and bustle? Would you enjoy a breath of peace and tranquillity in our stunning environment? Well look no further. Come for a break from “the real world” to Hintlesham Hall’s magnificent restaurant, terraces and gardens. There are different dining options available to suit all….

H INTLESHAM H ALL SUFFOLK

CARRIER’S RESTAURANT

Fresh – Seasonal – Local

FINE DINING TO EVERYDAY DINING

Eat al fresco weather permitting and enjoy our wonderful gardens

SPRING HAS FINALLY SPRUNG WITH THE PROMISE OF SUNNY TIMES AHEAD

The restaurant offers a menu full of options and flavour, perfect for any formal and informal occasion from birthday celebrations to family meals out. Our herb and vegetable garden, which is now in full swing once more, producing a mass of vegetables for the Kitchen including: Fine Beans, Broad Beans, Sugar Snaps, Heritage Carrots, Courgettes, Swiss Chard, Kohl Rabi, Cavolo Nero, Curly Kale, along with a variety of Salads, Herbs and Fruits appearing on our seasonal menus. Why not enjoy a cocktail or two in-front of the open fire in one of our lounges or outside on the terrace.

Monday – Saturday

Two course lunch, glass of wine & coffee @ £31.50 per person

Three course lunch, glass of wine & coffee @ £38.50 per person

Hintlesham Hall, Ipswich, IP8 3NS. Tel: 01473 652334

WHY NOT TRY A SESSION FROM THE PROGRAMME OFFERED BY THE ARTS SOCIETY STOUR VALLEY?

www.hintleshamhall.com

On the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m at The Village Hall Long Melford CO10 9QJ (opp The Bull)

Sunday Lunch

Two course lunch @ £29.50 per person

Three course lunch @ £36.50 per person

Tea & Coffee £3.50

Mill Pharmacy and Travel Clinic

We offer diverse illustrated Monthly Talks, Visits, Special Interest Events + a quarterly magazine & much more – all at a very reasonable cost.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS and to get your name onto the membership waiting list Contact: info@TASstourvalley.org.uk quoting C 24 or via our website www.TASstourvalley.org.uk

www.millpharmacy.co.uk

Mill Pharmacy, in Hadleigh, adjacent to the Hadleigh Health Centre provides a healthcare service to town and country residents. We are the only pharmacy in Hadleigh open seven days a week.

WEDNESDAY 17 MAY

Book lunch or Dinner with us and receive a complimentary aperitif, quote Spring 23 (valid until 31st August 2023)

HINTLESHAM HALL

Bruegel: The Seasons and the World

I am Mike Rudin the Superintendent Pharmacist of Mill Pharmacy and am always delighted to say hello, gain your feedback and answer any questions about our pharmacy and its services.

In 1565 Bruegel pioneered a new way of thinking about the environment and our individual place in it. He changed the way we viewed Landscape in art from being merely a backdrop to becoming the focus.

Myself and my team of Pharmacists, trained Counter Assistants and Dispensers aim to always provide an excellent service to our customers. We can assist with a one off prescription or regular repeat prescriptions. We also provide a New Medicine Service to support you when starting to take a new medicine. Please ask about this helpful and free NHS service.

Hintlesham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3NS

Reservations Tel: +44(0)1473 652334

www.hintleshamhall.com

“Thank you for the birthday cupcake and card dad received. It really made his day.”

News from The Christopher Centre

Welcome from Kathy and Linda, Centre Coordinators.

May is upon us already, we hope you all had a lovely Easter and enjoyed the sunshine. Hopefully many of you will have had a chance to get out into the garden. Our little courtyard garden here at the Centre is looking very forlorn at the moment and is in much need of some TLC. If there are any volunteers who would like to get involved with some outdoor activity, drink tea and have a chat please do get in touch with us.

It has been another busy month at The Christopher Centre! With new groups taking advantage of our low room hire prices why not come along and see if we can provide a space for you and your groups, family functions or a well needed office space away from home!!

For those of you who are wondering what we do here, The Christopher Centre is a thriving community hub where many local groups run their classes and activities or family events without the mess in your home. We offer a number of rooms available to hire. We also house a number of offices used by local voluntary and community organisations. Our room hire is available on an hourly basis, from £6 per hour.

We also promote our own community activities particularly for individuals experiencing menopause, loneliness, isolation or mental health issues. We aim to continue bringing a friendly community approach to the people of Sudbury and surrounding areas, with some exciting new ventures and groups planned.

We are very busy taking room bookings for 2023; contact us if you would like to visit with a view to hosting your group or event with us. We have five incredible spaces to offer including the Commonlands Room that can comfortably house 30+ people and includes lovely modern kitchen facilities, to the Suffolk Room which is ideal for one-to-one meetings. Contact us via email: info@christophercentre.org.uk, telephone us on 01787 313914 or visit our website www.christophercentre.org.uk and follow the links to book online.

You can find us in Gainsborough Street opposite Gainsborough’s House. Why not come along one morning and say hello and have a look around?

Thank You:

To all our wonderful room hirers, group leaders, organisers, Trustees and friends of the Christopher Centre for their continued support and encouragement.

And as always, a HUGE thank you to our amazing Volunteers who keep the Centre running smoothly, running our reception, keeping the outside Courtyard area clear and small maintenance jobs.

Volunteers:

We are pleased to report we have had more interest in our volunteer positions but can never have enough, our volunteers are what keeps the Centre active!

We are always keen to welcome Volunteers who have skills they could offer the Centre; Gardening, Odd Jobs, Decorating, Reception Cover. We already have two volunteers who work very hard in our courtyard throughout the year making this area clean, tidy and presentable but as they say every little helps.

Please contact Kathy or Linda at info@christophercentre.org.uk or telephone 01787 313914 for a chat.

You can find us at 10, Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, CO10 2EU (Opposite Gainsborough’s House) 01787 313914

Ernest Doe Power - Sudbury

Ernest Doe Power - Sudbury

Sudbury CO10 2XB

Tel: 01787 375621 ernestdoepower.com

Ernest Doe Power is the perfect partner to help create your perfect garden and to keep it looking glorious. Whether you are looking for electric, petrol or battery powered garden machinery, handheld tools, jet sprayers, compost and fertilisers, wheelbarrows or a new pair of wellies or gloves, our knowledgeable team can help you choose the products that are right for you. We are main dealers for all the leading brands including Stihl, Husqvarna, Hayter, Atco and Westwood and our expert servicing team are on hand to provide comprehensive repairs and servicing to extend the lifespan of your products and keep them in great working order.

Ernest Doe Power is the perfect partner to help create your perfect garden and to keep it looking glorious. Whether you are looking for electric, petrol or battery powered garden machinery, handheld tools, jet sprayers, compost and fertilisers, wheelbarrows or a new pair of wellies or gloves, our knowledgeable team can help you choose the products that are right for you. We are main dealers for all the leading brands including Stihl, Husqvarna, Hayter, Atco and Westwood and our expert servicing team are on hand to provide comprehensive repairs and servicing to extend the lifespan of your products and keep them in great working order.

Step Out in Style

Step Out in Style

We also stock a great range of outdoor and country clothing from brands such as Sea Salt, Crew, Hunter, Le Chameau and Barbour so you don’t have to compromise on style – just because you want to keep warm and dry. We have a network of 19 branches so even if we don't have something in stock, we can request an item from another store and have it available for you here in Sudbury, usually within a few days.

We also stock a great range of outdoor and country clothing from brands such as Sea Salt, Crew, Hunter, Le Chameau and Barbour so you don’t have to compromise on style – just because you want to keep warm and dry. We have a network of 19 branches so even if we don't have something in stock, we can request an item from another store and have it available for you here in Sudbury, usually within a few days.

People in the know choose Ernest Doe

People in the know choose Ernest Doe

We have been serving customers in East Anglia since 1898 and, over that time, we have learned a great deal about what customers want and need in their Country Store. We have an amazing choice of household items, DIY and hardware, oil and lubricants, car cleaning items, electric fencing, buckets, spring cleaning products...we even sell pet food!

We have serving customers in Anglia since and, over that time, we have learned a great deal about what customers want and need in their Country Store. We have an amazing choice of household items, DIY and hardware, oil and lubricants, car cleaning items, electric fencing, buckets, spring cleaning products...we even sell pet food!

There’s so much more in your local Country Store

There’s so much more in your local Country Store

So why not drop in to our store on Cornard Road, Sudbury and take a look – we think you’ll be surprised at the great selection on offer…

So why not drop in to our store on Cornard Road, Sudbury and take a look –we think you’ll be surprised at the great selection on offer…

Tel: 01787 375621 ernestdoepower.com

Tel: 01787 375621 ernestdoepower.com

Sudbury Ramblers

Hadleigh Garden Club

Thursday 4th May Stoke by Nayland

5 miles, 10am start.

Recreation ground CP CO6 4QX

Alison 07786398252, Kevin 07342235001

Wednesday 10th May Belchamp Walter

5.4 miles, 10am start

Waits Farm, CO10 7AR

Richard 07754602887

Sunday 14th May Glemsford

5 miles, 11am start

Tye Green, CO10 7RG

Electrical Services

Margaret 01787280996

Wednesday 31st May Woolverstone

5 miles, 10am start

In April our speaker was Chris Wiley of Sow Successful. He is a young plantsman developing his own nursery and gave us an interesting talk on how he became interested in growing and cultivating different seeds. He now supplies big seed merchants and also sells his cut flowers to florists. The topic was mostly about his sweet peas..a bouquet of which was presented to the queen on what was to be her final visit to the Chelsea Flower Show. What a pleasure to have the sun at last..doesn’t it lift our mood. Everything is growing well with a promise of a fruitful summer. Due to the Coronation and bank holiday Monday our May meeting is once again a week later on 15 th May. Helen Chen will be giving us an insight into Asian Woodland Plants..so something exotic !

St Michaels Church CP IP9 1AY

Deborah 01255831573

Details of all our walks can be found by searching www. sudburyramblers. org.uk Please contact the walk leader if you have not walked with our group before.

Do join us at 7.30 in the Guildhall. A relaxed evening with refreshments and a chat plus raffle. The competition is a vase of purple,blue and pink flowers. Happy gardening.

Electrical

To place an advert: Contact Jason Holder

t. 01473 652 354 m. 07758 5775850

Electrical

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BRENT ELEIGH, Nr. LAVENHAM, SUDBURY, SUFFOLK

Delightful Dual Registered Nursing and Residential Home offering care to 34 residents

All rooms are well appointed with en-suite facilities

Nurse Call System: Passenger Lifts: Various Public Rooms: High standard of 24 hour personal care.

Enquiries to: Matron: Mrs Judy Carne RGN, RMA

Proprietor: Mrs. E. P. Knight RGN, RM Telephone 01787 247340 / 247495 www.laxfieldhouse.co.uk

News from Sudbury Library

Hello Everyone, Lots of things have moved! Our fiction for adults has been redistributed around the library. Please refer to the ends of the shelves for help or ask one of us. We are very happy to help and find things for you if we can!

Our Adult Social Group (Timeout Tuesday) has been moved to Monday mornings at 10am. So, if you want to join a book group (part of our Toptime offer on the first Monday of each month) or just call in for a natter and a hot drink, please come along. Donations are welcome but there is no obligation. On Wednesdays we have a Shared Reading Group open to all. On Thursdays we have Open Space from 2:15pm, if you are interested in having a friendly chat about wellbeing, a relaxed group where you can meet new people, have a chat, make new friends, or just listen in with word puzzles and colouring if you prefer — there is no pressure to take part!

The Hearing Aid Clinic is back on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next visit is on 15th May, when you can come along to pick up new batteries but you will need to make an appointment for repairs. Ring 01473 286060 to book.

Please also consider our home library service which is available for anyone who loves to read but cannot get to the library. This service is run by volunteers who pick up books, audio books or DVDs and take them to customers in their own homes. It provides a lifeline for many older and disabled people across Suffolk. Volunteers can visit private homes or care homes. All our volunteers have completed an application, reference and DBS checking process alongside a training programme. If you, a relative, or friend would benefit from the service, contact hls@suffolklibraries.co.uk or 01473 351249 or let us know at Sudbury library and we will pass the details on to our home library service co-ordinator.

For children: - Wordplay storytelling, songs and rhymes is for our smallest customers on a Thursday morning at 10.30am.

Play sessions follow immediately afterwards till midday. We have Storytime sessions for children on Saturday mornings from 10.30am. Lego club is on Saturday afternoons at 2.30pm. (50p per child). We also have free activities on our Sunday Fundays.

Suffolk Libraries is a charity and the money we raise helps us continue to offer all the activities we do across the county.

Our opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays and we offer printing, photocopying, laminating, scanning to e-mail and use of our computers, plus free Wi-Fi and space to use your own devices.

We can be found in the usual places: - www.suffolklibraries.co.uk or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Don’t forget, our colleagues at Babergh Customer Access Point are here on Mondays and Thursdays for face-to-face advice; drop in or call 0300 1234000 if you want to book a specific time. Their e-mail address is customer.services@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk

We look forward to seeing you soon, Andrea and everyone at Sudbury Library.

Sudbury Trefoil Guild Birthday meeting

Trefoil is part of the Girlguiding family and is open to everyone aged 18 and over. The aim is to support them and help others by carrying the spirit of Girlguiding into our communities. We ask our members to agree to this when they join us. Sudbury Trefoil meet on the third Thursday of the month at the Old School, Great Cornard from 2-4pm. We have speakers, outings, craft work, auctions and many more activities. Last year we raised over £700 for Suffolk MIND.

This year is the Trefoil’s 80th birthday and as part of the celebrations we are holding an Open Meeting on June 15th. There will be a” Call My Bluff” game, raffle, and refreshments. This is free of charge and is a chance for you to come along and find out all about Trefoil and what we do as a group. So that we have some idea of numbers please can you let me know if you are hoping to attend by either email (skagway@hotmail.co.uk) or phone (07775436060).

We look forward to seeing you and having a great birthday celebration.

June Freeman

May Advice Column

I recently started a new job where my boss has told me I’ll have to work on bank holidays. This was never the case in my old job. Can my employer really make me work on a public holiday, and should I get paid extra if I do?

Congratulations on the new job and wonderful to hear you’re enjoying the work.

Unfortunately, when it comes to bank holidays, whether or not staff have to work is up to their employer, and you don’t have to be paid more if you do. The situation will vary from job to job and may depend on a number of factors such as whether your place of work is open on bank holidays, your hours of work and crucially, what your contract says.

Take a look at your contract, if you have one, to find out what your personal situation is. Your contract might say you will always get bank holidays off but it might say you may sometimes be required to work them or will always be required to work. If your place of work is normally open on a bank holiday you’ll probably be asked to work at least some. But if your contract says you get bank holidays off you shouldn’t be asked to work. Your contract might say something like: “In addition to bank and public holidays, your annual entitlement to holidays is X days”. This means you get public holidays off in addition to your annual leave entitlement but it might not mean you’re entitled to take the specific days off. You may be required to work a bank holiday, in which case you should get another day off instead.

Alternatively, it might say something like: “Your annual holiday entitlement (inclusive of bank and public holidays) is X days” - this means you have to take bank holidays off as part of your annual leave entitlement. Bank holidays will either be deducted from your annual leave allowance (so you’ll have to book all bank holidays as paid time off) or counted as additional holiday days.

A common misunderstanding around bank holidays is that employers have to pay you extra for working them. This is not the case. Unless your contract says you’ll be paid extra you will just be paid your normal amount. If your contract says you are entitled to bank holidays but you’re asked to work, you should be able to take a different day off in lieu. Your employer has to follow what’s set out in your contract, if they don’t, you should raise this with them.

If you don’t have a contract, the legal default position is that your employer can tell you when you can or can’t take time off. If you’d like to request a bank holiday off, use the normal method for requesting time off. If you find you need to resolve an issue with your employer, first ask for an informal chat, where you can raise your concerns. If this doesn’t get you anywhere, you may need to raise a formal grievance. If you need advice on this, contact your local Citizens Advice

Make sure you can help your partner or a parent, should they need assistance

For information and advice on this or anything else, visit www. citizensadvice.org.uk or call Sudbury and District 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, contact us via email at advice@sudburycab.org.uk or 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.

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?

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

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?

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.

What are the two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney?

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:

Cost Of Living Concerns Babergh is able to assist with any concerns people may have and can signpost as required. Do get in touch if you need to. Distribution of simple insulation materials has now stopped. Another Repair Café is planned for 15 April.

Rotary Club of Sudbury

Hadleigh Men’s Shed There are now some 52 members and the Committee is considering additional opening times and new activities now that the workshop is fully kitted out.

Rotary Round-up

Benton End Matthew is now representing Benton End, having secured part time work with them across a variety of needs. Lucy Skellorn has left but is able to offer assistance on an ad hoc basis. Matthew is trying to secure quotes for a roof repairs (and ultimately a new roof !); interviewing, with James, for a two-days-a-week gardener after which volunteers will be sought and is putting in funding applications and work with community groups continues. Benton End has a garden designed by Sarah Price at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, after which the planting is coming to Benton End for incorporation into their garden here.

Hadleigh Old School’s new exhibition is Art for Your Home and Garden with indoor displays and garden sculptures. Preview night at 7pm Friday 14 April, and continuing Sat 15 (10-5pm) Sun 16 (11-4pm), Sat 22 (10-5pm) Sun 23 (11-4pm).

A-level student Rosy Morelli joined Sudbury Rotary members for lunch to tell them about her planned volunteering placement with Scottish charity, Project Trust. Rosy is a student at Thomas Gainsborough School in Great Cornard, studying Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Spanish and, alongside her studies, has been busily raising sponsorship to support the year-long trip to Honduras where she expects to teach in Spanish in a rural primary school as well as helping adults to learn English in after-school classes. Some schools do not have teachers which is why they need students to fill the role.

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Rosy has organised a number of events to help her reach her funding target of £6,950, but still has more to raise. In May, Project Trust (who have been working in Honduras for over 25 years) will confirm where her placement will be, and the details of the host family with whom she will stay. Donations to sponsor Rosy can be made via justgiving.com/rosyhonduras.

Sylvia read out an email from Roger Young enquiring what would happen should a disaster befall Hadleigh (eg. a plane crash in the town or an unexploded bomb going off). Both HTC and BDC have had well-rehearsed plans for many years for just such events with relevant legal requirements for training/paperwork and consultation with all other relevant bodies firmly in place.

Another fascinating speaker at Sudbury Rotary in late April was Jennifer Antill, describing how she had researched for and written her first novel “Small Acts of Kindness - a tale of the first Russian Revolution”. Based on historical facts, the novel is set against the background of a revolt that took place in Saint Petersburg in December 1825 and explores the struggle against autocracy in Russia. A second book is to be published shortly and Jenny is already drafting her third novel.

Sarah reported that in 2024 it will be the 10th anniversary of the Christmas Present Trust and they are looking to hand over the reins for its organisation and fund raising. It started with 30 guests and now runs at about 120. There is a fund raiser/awareness raiser taking place at The Ansell Centre on Sat 10 June from 10 – 4pm with drinks and nibbles. It was suggested that leaflets be created and distributed at St Mary’s Pop-Ups as there is a synergy between the two events and may encourage the necessary organisers/volunteers. There is clearly a social need for this event and it would be very sad to lose it if no-one can be found to assist with the day’s event. They will be at the What’s About Hadleigh event on 27 May.

With two Bank Holidays at the start of May, the AGM on 15 May, and another Bank Holiday on 29 May, there is only one speaker meeting (subject yet to be confirmed) on 22 May. More details will be available on the Sudbury Rotary Club website www.sudburyrotary.com. Having run Crucial Crew for 21 years, advising over 14,000 year 6 pupils how to deal with some of life’s dangerous situations, the Club has now handed over this annual event to the Bridge Project, but Rotarians will still be involved by running the 999-call scenario.

Kathryn reported that the Mill Wheel has been covered and the area will be cleared and tidied before the Officer responsible leaves BDC. Preservation work is continuing in conjunction with Anglian Water. It is hoped to be able to introduce fish ladders here as well as further down-river by the Stour. It was suggested that signs be erected at the mill wheel site to inform visitors about the preservation/conservation work being done/planned.

The meeting closed at 5.17pm

Next Meeting: Tuesday 9 May 2023 @ 4:15pm. Hadleigh Pool &Leisure.

Rotary members are men and women from all backgrounds: we would be delighted to welcome you at one of our lunch-time meetings at Newton Green Golf Club, where we meet on the first three Mondays of each month. Lunch is optional, but our meetings give an opportunity for us to hear from speakers on topics of interest, follow up on matters concerned with our activities, and to enjoy each other’s company. Please let our Secretary David Taylor (07341 290415) know if you plan to visit us, so that we can advise the restaurant on numbers.

Chair: Sylvia Martin

Acton Garden Club

Thursday 11th May

Guest SpeakerGreg of Frontier Gardeners, Glemsford

Delphiiums and Lupins

Come and join us at 7:30pm in Acton Village Hall

New members are always welcome, as are visitors (£4)

Contact Sara 01787 310683

Rosy Morelli with our Secretary and President.

Facts and Figures from the Past

‘I have lived a thousand lives and I’ve loved a thousand loves. I’ve walked on distant worlds and seen the end of time. Because I read.’ A quote from George R. R. Martin.’ We read to know we are not alone’ was another quote from C.S.Lewis. I recently had a holiday in Northern Cyprus and was so glad I had plenty of unread books on my Kindle. However, I still downloaded a couple of books about the Cyprus problems which were so helpful in gathering the background information, especially about the Ghost Town of Famagusta as the hotel was on the very edge of this sixkilometre stretch of hotels, stores and homes all deserted since the split between Northern Cyprus and South Cyprus. This has been the situation since 1974, in fact I was in Cyprus on the Saturday of July 12th, 1974, only briefly for refuelling as I was returning to the UK after a year in Malawi. I had been chatting to a journalist from the BBC who had been under house arrest in Blantyre, she told me she was so looking forward to having a two-week holiday in Cyprus. I have often wondered how she coped with all the troubles that started that Sunday. Hence my enthusiasm for gaining even more information. I had read a super book by Victoria Hislop called “The Sunrise” quite a few years previously, only to find that our tour guide advised reading this book to give us a real understanding of the heartbreak and devastating losses on both sides.

Quite a few of those on our tour, downloaded the book enabling us to have sympathies with all those affected. One late afternoon, whilst sitting in the sun, drinking some chilled wine, we started to discuss books we had read. As the majority of hotel guest were German, the only books available were in German, hence some of our group really regretting the fact they hadn’t packed any. So we shared a wonderful time of sharing reflections and memories of our favourite books. A quite elderly pilot was amazed that I was a great fan of Neville Shute books that I had started reading in my teens. On reflecting on these conversations, I wondered if we jumped ahead sixty or more years to 2083 what would the teenagers of 2023 be discussing?

When I was teaching Primary Children, I always enjoyed reading stories especially if they were historical, hopefully to enthuse the love of books and history. I found a great story by Dick King -Smith called “Lady Daisy”. The story was about a young boy who finds an old doll in his grandmother’s loft. When he stands the doll up her eyes open and she talks to him. The doll, Daisy had been stored in this loft from when the little girl she belonged to had died of Scarlet Fever. The boy has to explain his world to the doll who had been asleep since 1901. How would we explain the changes in our world 2023 to someone from 1801?

I would love to travel back in time and ask so many questions, what questions would you ask and in which period of time? Food for thought.

Sue Ayres

If you have any questions, are unsure what you need, we

Ken’s SESAW News

Pat’s Days Owt

How time flies when we get older!! Here we are in summer time and already I am still enjoying the spring flowers with trees beginning to get their leave again.

Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare Reg charity no 1124029

We have now had our spring holiday, this year another visit to Weston Super Mare again. The weather was not showing much sunshine after the arrival day. When we had time to walk along the prom to stretch our legs after a long journey. We still had some lovely rides visiting Bath, Wells, Cheddar and Taunton. Days out starting this month are:

17th May Brighton, 21 June Wroxham and river cruise, 19 July Dunwich and Southwold, 16 August Hunstanton 20, Sept Van Hages Garden Centre

2 - 6, Oct 5 day holiday Blackpool, 15 & 19 Nov Thursford Christmas Spectacular, 6 Dec Brick Lane - Vincents Jingle Bells, 2024 7 Feb Brick Lane and Adult Pantomime.

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 striding 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 n her back for tummy

Pat 01787 310982 or 07887 868259. Patrick 07391 460906

Looking forward to hearing from you Pat

News from the Sudbury History Society

SO embarrassing! about Maisie She

Our History talk this month will be by the internationally renowned author of historical fiction, Liz Trenow, on the 300 year history of her family’s silk firm, Stephen Walters and Sons of Sudbury, with reference to her books.

“For the Love of Silk”

10am on Wednesday 10th May

W one Chr istmas, in able to walk Luckily our talented vet was able to correct a er legs She patiently endured a long recover y per iod, remaining calm as her dressings were changed and licking ever yone who cared for her Two years later our Spaniel enjoys life, goes for shor t walks and loves nothing better than a squeaky toy

The Granary, Barratt Room

Quay Lane

Sudbury CO10 2AN

The meeting is free for members and £2 for non-members. We look forward to seeing members again and welcoming new members. To discover more about The Sudbury History Society, please visit: www.sudburyhistorysociety.co.uk

Coach Trip Sudbury History Society

This month’s Coach Trip: Friday 26th May – Euston Hall, near Thetford £14 per person for hall and garden, plus £18 per person for coach. Bookings taken until Tuesday 16th May.

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

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

Please email: info@sudburyhistorysociety.co.uk.

Chihuahua

Non-members welcome. All trips leave Sudbury Bus Station at 9am.

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

A roundup of recent news and results from NGGC ladies.

Henny Fete and Duck Race

Saturday 28th July 2018, 12:00-4:00pm al games and stalls: Children’s games and g for the Pig etc on the banks of the Rive k Race we have Shire Horses on display a

Despite poor weather there were a number of competitions that were competed for in March.

Yvonne Goodchild and Gill Barke won the Australian Spoons competition with 31 points which was quite an achievement as the weather was challenging.

Rosie Jackson won the individual stableford competition with 37 points and then combined with Debbie Bridges to win the Centenary Bowl with 39 points (see photo). In the mixed social foursomes (alternate shots) Di Cunningham and Ian Woodhead took top honours with 38 points. Newton Green ladies have also played in two friendly matches against Ipswich and the Essex with a good time had by all. With improving weather the ladies are hoping that their packed calendar of events will enjoy some better weather.

Mon 1st May

PLANT MARKET

The Quay Theatre’s 20th annual fundraising Plant Market. Selling from 10am Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EA

Mon 1st to Mon 29th May

Spring Printmakers Exhibition 2023

11am to 4pm

Mill Tye Gallery and Arts Centre

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

Mon 1st May to Mon 29th May

Alison Coath Mono Prints & Paintings

11am to 4pm

Mill Tye Gallery and Arts Centre

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

Mon 1st May to Sun 11th June

Gainsborough House

Anna Hennings: Artist in Residence

Gainsborough’s House, 46

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

Mon 1st May to Sun 11th June

Gainsborough House

Gainsborough and the Legacy of Landscape: Masterpieces from Woburn Abbey Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU Tel: 01787 372958, e: mail@ gainsborough.org

Mon 1st May to Sun 11th June

Gainsborough House

Striking Editions: Lithographs from 1970 - 2000

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

Mon 1st May (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

Mon 1st & Sat 27th May

Spring Steam Days

East Anglian Railway Museum, CO6 2DS

01206 242524, inforamtion@earm.co.uk

Mon 2nd May

Teddy Bear Boat Rides

Return boat trips to Gt Cornard Lock. From: The Granary, Quay Lane, CO10 2AN www.riverstourtrust.org

Tues 2nd May

Health Walks – Clare

Every Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am

Meet at Clare Country Park car park. CO10 8NW

Tues 2nd May

The Quay Book Club

7.30pm-9.30pm in the bar

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

Weds 3rd May (every Weds)

The Quay Chess Club

7.30pm.

The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury Tel: Andrew Last: 07394517613 www.sudburychessclub.weebly.com

Weds 3rd May (every Wed)

Sporting Memories Club

Like taking about sport?

Come join our sporting memories group. 2pm – 3.30pm - free Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Sudbury Tel Andy: 01284 757473 e: andy.read@ talk21.com

Weds 3rd May (every Weds)

Shared Reading Group

2pm, free Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury

Weds 3rd May (every Wed)

Lavenham Guided Walk Meet - foyer of The Swan Hotel, Lavenham

2pm, £5 – no pre-booking req. Email: info@guideeast.co.uk

Weds 3rd May (every Weds)

Youth Support Services Drop-In Aged 15 to 18 & not in education employment or training?

Get advice on your options from the YSS Team.

1 to 4pm

Phoenix Family Hub (near OSA), Tudor Road, CO10 1NP Tel Jacob: 07526203856 or 01787 315900

Thurs 4th May

BINGO

2pm – 4pm Sudbury Town Hall, Old Market Place, CO10 1TL

Thurs 4th & Fri 5th May (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 4th May

Sudbury Ramblers Stoke by Nayland

5 miles, 10am start Recreation ground cp, CO6 4QX Tel: Alison 07786398252 or Kevin 07342235001

Thurs 4th May (every Thurs)

Open Space – wellbeing drop-in

2.15pm, free Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury

Thurs 4th to Sun 21st May

Spring Exhibition Society of East Anglian Watercolours

10.30am – 4.30pm, free entry

The Old Goods Shed, Clare Castle Country Park, Clare, CO10 8NW

Thurs 4th May (monthly meetings)

Working Age / Young Onset Group

7pm Maldon Grey Pub, Cats Lane, CO10 2RZ

Tel John for info: 07941391107

www.parkinsonsudbury.org.uk

Thurs 4th May (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

Sat 6th May (every Saturday)

Lavenham Guided Walk

Meet - foyer of The Swan Hotel, Lavenham

2pm, £5 – no pre-booking req.

Email: info@guideeast.co.uk

Sat 6th May

Just Anne Flowers Workshops

Make a table arrangement – all eco friendly

To book: www.justanneflowers.co.uk or tel: 07732018455

Breakout Sudbury, 11 Gainsborough St, CO10 2EU

based on the novel by Kenneth Grahame

Sat 6th May

King Charles III Coronation

Celebration

Coverage of the event on our big screen Activities and raffle and more 10.30am to 3pm St. Andres Church, Gt. Cornard

6th, 7th, 8th, 13th & 14th May

King Charles III Coronation craft activites

12pm to 4pm, free event Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9AA Tel: 01787 379228 melford@nationaltrust.org.uk

Sun 7th May

Picnic in the Park

Celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III

12pm to 5pm, free entry Music, activities, and lots more Belle Vue Park, Sudbury Sudbury-tc.gov.uk/coronation

Sun 7th May (every Sunday)

Lavenham Guided Walk

Meet - foyer of The Swan Hotel, Lavenham

11am, £5 – no pre-booking req. Email: info@guideeast.co.uk

Sun 7th May

Jason’s Acoustic Events

2.30pm – 8.30pm

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

Mon 8th May

Regal River Trips

King’s Coronation celebrations

Return boat trips approx. every half hour.

From: The Granary, Quay Lane, CO10 2AN www.riverstourtrust.org

Tues 9th May

Foxearth & District History Society

Nick Shimwell & Jack Cresswell History & Conservation of the Sudbury

Common Lands

7.30pm, Visitors: £3

Foxearth Village Hall, Foxearth

More info tel: 01787 311337 or 01787 281434

Email: foxhistsoc@gmail.com www.foxearth.org.uk

Tues 9th May

Health Walks – Clare

Every Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am

Meet at Clare Country Park car park. CO10 8NW

Weds 10th May

Sudbury Ramblers

Belchamp Walter

5.4 miles, 10am start

Waits Farm, CO10 7AR Tel: Richard 07754602887

Weds 10th May

Suffolk Carers Natter

10am to 12pm

Suffolk Carers Matter

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

Weds 10th May

Sudbury History Society

Talk by Liz Trenow, For the Love of Silk. 10am, £2 for non-members

The Granary, Quay Lane, CO10 2AN

Thurs 11th May

Acton Garden Club

Guest speaker: Greg of Frontier Gardeners

Delphiniums and Lupins

7:30pm in Acton Village Hall

New members welcome, as are visitors

(£4)

Contact Sara: 01787 310683

Thurs 11th May

The Pantaloons present Emma

6.30pm to 10pm

Tickets required.

Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ

Tel: 01787 460261, email: mail@ hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Thurs 11th May

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

Sat 13th May

Secrets of Long Melford Walk

10am to 12pm

To book: 0344 249 1895

Meet in the free cr park at Melford Hall melford@nationaltrust.org.uk

Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9AA

Sat 13th May

Bures Market

Take the train to Bures Market

10am – 1pm

Over 30 stalls

Bures Common, CO8 5AD

Sat 13th May

Clare Town Hall Craft Market 10am – 4pm

Clare Town Hall, Clare, CO10 8NN www.suffolkmarketevents.co.uk

Sat 13th May

Music for a Summer Evening

6pm – 7pm

Tom Cogan on Organ Free admission

St Mary’s Church, Boxford

Sat 13th to Sun 28th may

The Suffolk Walking Festival

Over 70 walks, to book: www.suffolkwalkingfestival.co.uk

Sunday 14th May

Sudbury Ramblers

Glemsford

5 miles, 11am start Tye Green, CO10 7RG Tel: Margaret 01787280996

Sun 14th May

Morning Birdsong Walk

An early morning wander of the reserve with Ornithologist bird ringer, Peter Dwyer

5.30am – 7.30am, £10.

Daws Hall Nature Reserve, Henny Road, Lamarsh, CO8 5EX Tel: 01787 269766

www.dawshallnature.co.uk

Sun 14th May

Interesting Invertebrates

Hands on sessions to explore nature –designed for adults. 11am – 2pm, £10.

Daws Hall Nature Reserve, Henny Road, Lamarsh, CO8 5EX

Tel: 01787 269766

www.dawshallnature.co.uk

Mon 15th May (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

Tues 16th May

Health Walks – Clare

Every Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am

Meet at Clare Country Park car park. CO10 8NW

Weds 17th May

The Quay Play Readers

7.30pm, Geoff Kisby Room The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury

Weds 17th May (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

Thurs 18th May

Folk Music Night with Cardinal Green 7pm to 11pm

Tickets required.

Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ

Tel: 01787 460261mail@ hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Sat 20th May

Step Into the Sudbury Story

Guided Tour 11am – 12.30pm

Starting at Sudbury TIC

Booking your tickets: Tel: 01787 372331 (Option 1)

Or in person at Sud Tourist Info, Town Hall, CO10 1TL www.sudburytowncouncil.co.uk

Sat 20th May

Art by Torchlight Talk & Tour 3 – 3.45pm, free event

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

Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9AA

Sun 21st May

Green Sundays 2023

9.30am – 2pm

Eco market, talks, free eco workshops

Advice & grant opps, dr bike workshops, Swop shops and more… Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EA sudbury-tc.gov.uk/eco

Sun 21st May

Long Melford Silver Band

Presents The Best of British 6pm (doors open 5.30pm)

Tickets available from Sudbury Tourist Info

Long Melford Village Hall

Sun 21st May

Spring Exhibition event

Paint in the Park, meet the artists and paint alongside them 11am – 3pm, free

The Old Goods Shed, Clare Castle Country Park, Clare, CO10 8NW Mon 22nd May (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

Tues 23rd May

Health Walks – Clare

Every Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am

Meet at Clare Country Park car park. CO10 8NW

Weds 24th May

Suffolk Carers Natter

10am to 12pm

Suffolk Carers Matter

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

Thurs 25th May

The Sudbury Society

Visit to Shimpling Farm hosted by John Pawsey 7pm - £3 / £5 (under 25s free)

Assembly Room, Town Hall, Old Market Place, CO10 1TL www.sudburysociety.org.uk

Fri 26th May

Sudbury Farmers Market 9.30am-2pm Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EH www.suffolkmarketevents.co.uk

Fri 26th May

The Wind in the Willows

Based on the story by Kenneth Grahame 7pm, tickets required.

St Mary’s Church, Chilton, CO10 2YA thisismytheatre.com / 07732253311

Sat 27th May

Naval Talk

2 – 2.30pm, free event

Meet in the library melford@nationaltrust.org.uk

Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9AA

Sun 28th May

Lavenham Farmers Market 10am-1.30pm

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

Sun 28th May

Sudbury Dramatic Society 12pm – 3pm

Meet in the Quay Bar The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury www.sudburydramatic.com

Sun 28th May

Boxted Airfield Museum Station 150 2023 80th Anniversary of the Airfield 10am – 4pm

Tel: 07503952354

Old Airfield site, Langham Lane, Langham, CO4 5NW

Sun 28th & Mon 29th May

Transport Extravaganza

East Anglian Railway Museum, CO6 2DS 01206 242524, inforamtion@earm.co.uk

Tues 30th May

Health Walks – Clare Every Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am Meet at Clare Country Park car park. CO10 8NW

Tues 30th May

Suffolk Family History Society

Sudbury & District Group To Fetch a Pail of Water by Patrick Denney, 2.30pm Long Melford Village Hall, CO10 9LQ sudbury@suffolkfhs.org.uk

Wednesday 31st May

Sudbury Ramblers

Woolverstone 5 miles, 10am start St Michaels Church CP IP9 1AY Tel: Deborah 01255831573

Weds 31st May

Spring Diesel Days

East Anglian Railway Museum, CO6 2DS 01206 242524, inforamtion@earm.co.uk

Weds 31st May

Sudbury Ephemera Archive 1pm – 4pm 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 or Penny –07850 302975

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