Sudbury & Long Melford Community News, November 2022

Sudbury Newstalk celebrates its 40th anniversary

Jane Chambers writes: It all began around 40 years ago. A small group of like-minded people decided to provide a local information service for the visually impaired. This would be in addition to print news prepared and produced locally. It followed the establishment of a Talking Newspaper the like of which were being set up around the country. The founding fathers (for want of a better name) began recording on tape in a private house. The first product was a fortnightly recorded newspaper with content being drawn from local print news and of interest to residents in and around Sudbury. With the success of this venture a bi-monthly Magazine was subsequently produced with contributions from volunteers and recorded in the same way as the Newspaper. Little has changed over the years although we now provide USB stick recordings, duplicate them locally (where we used the services of

Bury St. Edmunds Talking Newspaper for many years). As our listeners well know we use and reuse plastic wallets to distribute the recordings and these are posted free of charge by the Post Office Authorities. Being a small Charity totally reliant on fund raising this free postage is of great value to us. Our major expense has always been free provision of the USB player which was previously a tape recorder but now very 21st Century.

Like many hundreds of small local charities around the country we are as I said above totally reliant on fund raising and volunteers who give their time freely. Additionally, we are always seeking new volunteers as our current team have been working for Sudbury Newstalk for many years and are themselves ageing. New people are increasingly needed to keep us going.

In the 40 years since its inception SNT has seen the welcome expansion of a myriad of ways the

visually impaired can receive up to date news and information. For the time being however our efforts seem well received and enjoyed by those able to listen. With ageing volunteers at Bury St. Edmunds they are now using our Magazine recordings as are those in Newmarket, Stowmarket, and some parts of Ipswich. So, we are confident we still have a role to play. If you are interested in our story and wish to join us, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Above: a photo of the team celebrating their 40th anniversary at a recent Garden party. For more information do not hesitate to contact Jane Chambers 01787 468535.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 organise to speak with one of our specialists from your local Holmes & Hills office.

Been a quiet month for Mayoral duties. Nothing to report on whether Churchill will appeal Badbergh District Council Panning Committee’s decision to reject redevelopment plans for Belle Vue. Thank you to all district councilors who opposed this application and to Laura Knight, Belle Vue Action Group. Mel Edwards, from our Tourist Information Centre had her wish come true when she met up with her hero, Terry Waite - what an inspirational speaker. So enjoyed listening to him Avian Flu outbreak.so devastating. Let us hope it is waning.

Poppy Appeal launch commences on Saturday 29 October 2022. Please buy a poppy to support the Armed Forces community There will be a twominute silence on the steps of Sudbury Town Hall at 11am on 11 November 2022 to mark the anniversary of the Armistice which ended World War 1. Remembrance Day Sunday is on 13 November 2022 when we commemorate British service members who died in wars and other military conflicts since the onset of World War 1. Parade commences at 2pm on Market Hill - an event which is always well supported.

St. Edmund’s Day is celebrated on 20 November. St. Edmund was King of East Anglia and was martyred by the Vikings in 869 AD. He became the first Patron Saint of England. He is the patron saint of Kings and pandemics. Bury St. Edmunds takes its name from King Edmund.

Sudbury’s Christmas Lights switch on will be held on Friday 25 November 2022 at 6.30pm. Bradley Smith and his team of Town Wardens are already getting our fantastic decorated Christmas tyres ready to place around the town.

Again, COVID is doing the rounds. Please take extra care.

Ellen Murphy

News from the Sudbury History Society

Our History talk this month will be by local artist, Rachel Thackeray, on “Silk – Art and Design” 10am on Wednesday 9th November 2022

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 and welcoming new members. To discover more about The Sudbury History Society, please visit: www.sudburyhistorysociety.co.uk

Theatre Performance in St Mary’s Chilton

This is My Theatre performance of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is being performed at St Mary’s Church on the Chilton Industrial Estate near Sudbury. Its nearly Christmas and Maria receives an early gift of a beautiful wooden Nutcracker soldier. Little does Maria know that his wooden figure was once a real child and when the magic of Christmas is strongest, the Nutcracker comes to life. Can Maria help the Nutcracker to defeat the horrid Mouse King and break the curse. Join us in a journey to magical kingdoms with music, puppetry and characters that the whole family will love. The performance will take place on Thursday 8th December at 7pm with doors open at 6.30pm. Tickets are £15 for adults and £10 for under 16s.

For more information and to book tickets: https://www.thisismytheatre.com/chilton

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Ken’s SESAW News

Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare Reg charity no 1124029

Here we are in December and it’s time to thank all the wonderful people who have supported SESAW in so many different ways over the last twelve months.

Wine Boutigue was founded in 2011 in Felixstowe with the idea of offering something different to the retail wine market. There’s a world of wonderful wine out there, but much of it doesn’t make it to British shops because it might come with an unpronounceable name, a dodgy label design or an unfashionable grape variety. Such wines don’t sell in supermarkets. At Wine Boutique we put product first by buying the best we can get and only then worrying about how to explain it to our customers.

Since opening that first shop we’ve realised the need for quality wines by the glass and since 2016 we’ve offered in-shop drinking. We have a menu of more than twenty wines by the glass and we have four beer taps serving - among other things - our very own Visor Pilsner, a Belgian lager brewed for us in Ghent by the Van Steenberg brewery. You’re also welcome to buy any bottle from the shelf to drink in, and our friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you make the right choice.

We hold regular events including tastings and cheese and wine evenings, and the shop is also available to hire for private events.

Those who care for the animals, carry out maintenance, organise fundraising, donate handmade or purchased items, visit our stalls at outside events to mention but a few. Your efforts ensure the charity continues to care for animals in need. We hope to hold sales again in 2022, assuming no Covid restrictions prevent it.

So, whether you’re taking home or drinking in, come and pay us a visit in Gaol Lane, Sudbury. A warm welcome, and a lovely glass of wine awaits you.

Please leave a message on our ansaphone or email if you would like to help at events. Applicants to help with animal care are also welcome if you can commit to one morning a week.

Sudbury Symphony Orchestra Autumn Concert

Sudbury Symphony Orchestra is delighted to announce that their next concert will be on Sunday 27th November at 6 pm in Lavenham’s magnificent church when we will be performing Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto with Julia Raga Pascual as soloist and Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8. As an appetiser we start the evening with two of Dvorak’s ever popular Slavonic Dances.

Copies of Frank Payne’s book, “Here Today, Goon Tomorrow” are still available, an ideal Christmas present when combined with the next instalment of the Author’s biography, “Well Worth Waiting For”. Frank details his wartime childhood, National Service leading to his career as a Sports journalist. Phone 01206 263006 to order the two volumes for £10, all proceeds to SESAW.

We do not rehome animals over the Christmas period so we will be closed from 10th December to 10th January 2022 except for emergencies. One last big thank you to the Editor for giving us a voice. Season’s greetings to all our readers from my feline friend, Ollie and me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua.

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

Julia Raga Pascual may not be a name known to many but she is a fantastically good Spanish clarinettist now living in Ipswich. Our conductor, Matt Andrews, heard her and was instantly blown over by her playing. After studying clarinet in her native Spain and winning many prizes there Julia moved to London and studied at the Guildhall School of Music where again she was awarded many prizes and scholarships to help with her studies. While in London she worked and studied in association with the London Symphony Orchestra and with conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Marin Alsop and Esa-Pekka Salonen among others. Her virtuoso piece for the evening is Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, a wonderful piece of music showing off all the capabilities of the clarinet while using the orchestra as a subtle and beautiful accompaniment to the clarinet. The solo part requires a virtuosic player and uses the entire range of the instrument. It is a sublimely expressive work throughout, with an achingly beautiful, serene second movement Adagio. The finale is in a lighter spirit Dvorak’s Symphony no. 8 is a really fun piece of music. It is based on the Czech countryside including the orchestral version of church bells, birdsong and hunting horn calls. Its opening is really languid and sensual - you can easily imagine a lazy hot sunny afternoon somewhere in the Hopefully the music will transport us from Lavenham church on an undoubtedly cool November evening to a sunny walk in the Czech

Our opening pieces, Dvorak Slavonic Dances numbers 3 and 4 from his earlier opus 46 works, were originally written for piano with four hands and were so popular that his publisher almost immediately asked for an orchestral version. The dances are full of life and national character,

Tickets are £15 for adults and just £2 for children. They are available from Peddars (Market Hill, Sudbury), Sudbury Tourist Information (library) and the Guildhall in Lavenham. You can also buy them through TicketSource or just email: info@sudburysymphonyorchestra.com.

Tye,

Suffolk

New clinic now open!

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With £10 OFF your first visit, it’s the ideal time to address your back pain, headaches, sports injuries and arthritic aches and pains. Osteopath, cranial osteopath, acupuncturist and medical herbalist Elaine Everitt and acupuncturist Steven Bennett have opened their new clinic, located at Pippettes Farm in Stone St., Boxford (opposite Simbo’s dog training).

Elaine and Steven’s use of osteopathy, cranial osteopathy, acupuncture, medicinal herbs and low power laser therapy can help a wide range of conditions that respond well to a natural and holistic approach. They offer treatments suitable for all ages; newborn to the elderly.

From musculo-skeletal problems to digestive disorders, fertility & menstrual issues, urinary complaints and skin conditions, their 35 years combined professional experience enables them to diagnose the condition and prescribe the correct course of treatment.

Long-term residents of Suffolk, Elaine and Steven currently run a very busy clinic in North London and are now keen to re-focus their work to Boxford, where they grow and prepare organic medicinal herbs for their clinics and Suffolk based skincare brand, Pippettes Farm.

Why not pay them a visit for a consultation or call to discuss how they can help?

For more information on their treatments and products call 07587 743850 or visit www.pippettes.co.uk elaineeveritt.com

Writing from the Rectory

What an amazing first six months I have had in post having moved from Bristol with my young family in the Spring to this beautiful part of the world, closer to our wider family. It has been wonderful to meet many of you; be that out walking on the meadows, at services taking place at All Saints’ and St Gregory’s Churches, St Mary’s Church Chilton, civic events or seasonal festivities. St Gregory’s has been closed throughout October whilst we upgrade our heating and lighting in time for these winter months, and we are pleased to be able to open our doors again to welcome you all to our Remembrance Day service on November 13th at 2:30pm. The cost-of-living crisis has been concerning us all over these past few months and we are keen to provide practical help as the cold weather approaches. I am so pleased to be able to work with our local charities to provide warm spaces at both St Gregory’s and in the newly refurbished All Saints’ Church Hall, and support the vital work of our local food banks. The bible reminds us that if we bless those in need with help, we too will be blessed (Proverbs 22:9) and I encourage those who can to help, and those in need to seek help. There are plans in place to distribute a leaflet around town explaining where vital help can be given.

I will write more about all there is to look forward to in your local churches over Christmas next month, but one early date for your diary: The Christmas Tree Festival will be hosted by St Gregory’s Church between 2nd and 7th December and promises to be a spectacular affair, as ever. I hope to see you there!

In these uncertain times it can help to remember there is more that unites us than divides us. May we strive for peace and do all that builds up our common life together.

With every blessing to you and yours, Revd Andrew Doarks

This month we are switching the focus to AFC Sudbury…

As many of you will be aware, The Bridge Project is building a new and fully accessible headquarters on the land just north of AFC Sudbury. With work underway, we are expecting the build to be complete by Christmas so we can move into the new site promptly.

This redevelopment forms part of our innovative (and newly official) partnership with AFC Sudbury. At the start of the 2021/22 season, we took over the catering and hospitality at the club and have enjoyed being part of its success (particularly enjoying the unforgettable FA Cup game against Colchester!). And our staff and students have felt incredibly welcomed by the club’s volunteers, players, supporters, and management as a result.

As part of our commitment to the club and to the local community, we will host various events at the Clubhouse with an aim of bringing the community together. The first of which includes the screening of England’s World Cup fixtures. The bar and kitchen will be open throughout and serving a selection of drinks with freshly cooked burgers and chips. As England (hopefully) progress in the tournament, more dates will be added… so fingers crossed!

Most excitingly of all is the launch of our Christmas Party Nights on the 2nd and 9th December respectively. We will be taking over the Clubhouse with a grotto and offering a festive feast, Santa’s sounds, and a photo booth all for £29.95. For a larger party group, you can secure a table for 10 people at £250.

At the time of writing, tickets to attend our Christmas Party Nights are selling like hot mince pies, so email events@thebridgeproject.co.uk to secure yours now!

Until next time…

Ken’s SESAW News

Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare Reg charity no 1124029

That silly chihuahua gave me the best laugh I’ve had in ages! He was boasting about ‘writing’ Kenny’s SESAW News since 2012. That’s a decade to you and me – but he never admits to being more than eight years old! He can’t even get up on time since the clocks went back so here’s my cat’s eye view of our news, starting with our first Christmas Fair since 2019. Our volunteers have organised lots of gifts, crafts and bargains plus Jeanette’s Terrific Tombola and refreshments served all day. Open 10am to 3pm on Sunday 20th at the Old School, Long Melford, CO10 9DX.

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

SESAW takes in not only domestic animals but also wildlife casualties including sick or injured hedgehogs found wandering during the day. This year the prolonged dry weather delayed their release into supported sites so two hedgehogs passed the time by helping increase their numbers to eight! All are now living in suitable areas where our volunteers oversee their welfare.

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Hedgehogs numbers are falling but humans can help by supplying drinking water and cat or dog food to eat, never bread and milk. They need gaps under fences to move between gardens and a pile of leaves and twigs to hide underplease check for ‘Spike’ before you build a bonfire. The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk)

and People’s Trust for Endangered Species (www.ptes.org) provide very detailed help and advice on what you can do. The evenings are drawing in and it’s too cold to stay out but I always grumble when Mother scoops me up to go indoors each night. Anyone who thinks I’m a pushover doesn’t know me, Ollie (the Black) Cat! No.1124029, Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6 4PP. Tel: 01787 210888,

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

Henny Fete and Duck Race

Saturday 28th July 2018, 12:00 4:00pm at the Henny

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Colchester Jazz Club

Colchester Jazz Club meets every Sunday evening, as it has done since the club was formed in 1956. It is now the longest, continuous running Jazz Club in the United Kingdom.

During this time, this fun-loving club has had several homes in Colchester and at present meets at Marks Tey Parish Hall (CO6 1LB).

In the club’s long history it has hosted many famous brands ie. Chris Barber, Acker Bilk, Kenny Ball to name but a few. We are now showcasing many excellent local bands (around 30 a year). This month sees us celebrate our 66th anniversary with the John Maddocks Band from Dorset.

The club is well known for its warm atmosphere welcoming both members and guests to enjoy traditional and New Orleans style music and to join in the dancing if they wish. The club may be old but its dancers are energetic, inspired by a different band each week. Those who prefer to watch and listen and enjoy the happy and social atmosphere are equally as much part of the club.

For further information visit www.colchesterjazzclub.co.uk

Christmas Tree Festival at St Gregory’sSudbury

1st – 8th December 202

This is your invitation to take part in our Christmas Tree Festival this December.

The festival provides a wonderful showcase for your organisation, charity, business, school, church. As you know, places at the Festival are greatly sought after, and we recommend that you apply as soon as possible for a tree, as trees will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

This year, as last, we shall be in the beautiful setting of St Gregory’s Church as St Peter’s will still be closed.

The dates this year have to follow a different pattern from that which has become familiar in previous years as we must be clear of the church by December 9th. So the festival will set up on Thursday 1st December and open to the public on 2nd December. It will remain open until 3.00pm on Wednesday 7th December when dismantling and tree collection can commence. December 8th will be our day to clean and tidy and for you to collect your tree if you could not do so the previous day. What does not change is that we should love you to take part.

We cannot predict the course of Covid during the winter months but we shall plan, as last year, to make the festival as safe as possible for exhibitors as well as for visitors. So there will be a one-way system between the rows of trees as last year.

More details will follow nearer the time.

The cost per tree is £18 for non-commercial exhibitors and £30 for commercial enterprises. As usual the tree remains your property after the event. No money will be banked before the opening unless paid by electronic transfer. To apply for a tree :Please complete the entry form below and return as indicated by Monday 7th November.

Christmas Tree Festival 2022 St Gregory’s Church, Sudbury

I/We would like to purchase and decorate a tree for the Christmas Tree Festival Name Organisation Address Postcode E-mail address Tel

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Please return to Rotary, 62 Friars Street, Sudbury, CO10 2AG or to ctf@ sudburyrotary.com or to Sudbury Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, Sudbury by Monday 7th November. Please enclose your cheque for £30 (commercial enterprises) or £18 (non-commercial) made payable to The Rotary Club of Sudbury. Electronic transfer is also available. Please address enquiries to 01787 378698 or via email to ctf@sudburyrotary.com

All At The Assembly Rooms, Sudbury Town Hall From 7pm

(Unless otherwise indicated *)

Thursday 3rd November: “The Commonwealth War Graves Commission - History, Gardens, Architecture” By Paul White. This is a special fundraising event, £10 admission with all event proceeds to CWGC. Thursday 24th November: “Sudbury in the 1960s and 70s” By Ashley Cooper.

Saturday 17th December *: Christmas Lunch at The Secret Garden

(Member Tickets ONLY – FROM 12.30pm) Saturday 21st January*: Coffee Morning at Gainsborough’s House Cafe (Details TBC)

Thursday 23rd February: “History of Perrywoods and Sudbury development plans” By Hannah Powell Thursday 23rd March: AGM and Planning Committee presentation (Cheese and Wine) Thursday 27th April: “The history of the River Stour Trust and local navigation” By RST Representative Thursday 25th May*: Visit to Shimpling Farm By John Pawsey Members £3 Non-members £5 For further information, please email events@sudburysociety.org.uk www.sudburysociety.org.uk

Free Community Art Club

The November club will be on the 2nd in the Voluptas Gallery, 101 East Street at 7pm-8.30 pm (this is a free club).

Singles art club on the 8th November 7pm-8.30pm the price for this club is £10 which includes a drink and snacks. Also held in the gallery. We have a monthly life drawing class. Date TBC.

IN A DARK & SHIFTING WORLD

LET ART & CULTURE SHED A STEADY BEAM with

THE ARTS SOCIETY STOUR VALLEY

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

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

PLEASE NOTE: Due to a surge in popularity since our Autumn programme launched, a membership waiting list temporarily exists.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS and to get your name onto the waiting list Contact : info@TASstourvalley.org.uk quoting CN 18 or via our website www.TASstourvalley.org.uk

WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER

LES TROIS GRANDES DAMES OF IMPRESSIONISM

Marie Bracquemond, Mary Cassatt & Berthe Morisot Prominent among the Impressionists but now less well known than their male colleagues. The lives & work of these innovative & radical artists are examined.

email: sandlmcommunitynews@printingforpleasure.co.uk

Rotary Round-up

Nathan Brett came along to one of Sudbury Rotary’s lunch time meetings in late October to report on his week at Grafham Water as part of the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. RYLA offers many outdoor activities and challenges and also helps create leadership and other skills in young people. Nathan said that his objectives had been to improve his social skills, his confidence, presentation and leadership skills and also to enjoy himself and make new friends. It was clear from his enthusiasm about the activities that he had certainly gained a great deal from the RYLA training. He took part in water sports, including sailing, kayaking, canoeing, heard presentations from guest speakers, had to work with others to design a business, making decisions on sales figures, marketing and management, as well as how to make presentations himself, and working co-operatively with other young people on the course to meet set challenges, especially on the night hike and other initiatives. Nathan said that he had achieved each of his objectives and thanked the Club for sponsoring him to take part in the RYLA course, from which he had learned so much and which he believed would help in his search for a future career.

Nathan is pictured receiving his Award Certificate from Rotary Chairman, Mike Killoran, with Jenny Beckham who masterminds the RYLA process for the Club.

The search now begins for the 2023 RYLA candidate to be sponsored by the Sudbury Club. If you know of a young person, aged between 18 and 26 on the 1 September 2023, who would benefit from a week’s character- and team-building experiences at the Grafham Water Centre in Cambridgeshire, please do leave a message on the Club’s answerphone (07341 290415) so that they can be considered for our support.

Activities during November include a former Rotary Scholar visiting from New Zealand, Lee Fowler, who will be up-dating members on his career (on 14th) and on the 21st, with the intriguing title of “Fifty years in the Lefthand seat”, members will hear tales of rally driving from Liz Jordan and Stanley Graham.

It is now all stations go for this year’s Christmas Tree Festival, which will be open from 2nd to 7th December in St Gregory’s Church, Sudbury. An invitation for groups to take part is included in this month’s magazine. Anyone wishing to book a tree is encouraged to apply quickly, as space will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. This magical event brings in many hundreds of visitors and raises funds for Sudbury Rotary’s chosen local charities.

Sudbury Rotary meets at Newton Green Golf Club on the first three Mondays of each month - with an optional lunch for those who wish to eat there. Visitors will always be welcome, but please do telephone 07341 290415 to let us know you will be coming along.

Rotarian Lesley Ford-Platt

Melford Memories

By Ernest Ambrose Foreword by Ashley Cooper

An East Anglian classic republished half a century after the author’s death Includes a dramatic eye-witness account of the celebrated polling day street battle of 1885

Born a stone’s throw from the church and educated at the village school, Ernest Ambrose was brought up to respect God, his parents, Long Melford’s two local squires and the rector.

That didn’t mean rural Suffolk life in the nineteenth century was quiet. Poaching was rife, the excesses of the Whitsun fair were an annual highlight, and young Ernie’s friends risked their necks to master the new-fangled ‘high bikes’, or penny farthings.

He witnessed the legendary street-battle when factory workers from neighbouring Glemsford stormed the village, the violence only quelled by a bayoneted militia. With the rest of his generation, he went off to the First World War. And, as the church organist in another nearby village, he heard at first hand the accounts of the hauntings that would make Borley Rectory a nationwide media sensation.

Looking back in his tenth decade, he describes a vanished world of rural customs and culture with wit, intelligence and a freshness of observation that have made Melford Memories – now reissued on the 50th anniversary of its first publication – a much-loved Suffolk classic.

ERNEST AMBROSE was born in Long Melford, Suffolk in 1878, the son of a foreman at the local coconut matting factory. Ernest worked as clerk in the same factory then worked variously for a local solicitor, as housing manager for the district council and as parish council clerk, before running a general store in the village from 1950 till his retirement in 1967. His second wife Emily helped him set down his vivid, witty memories of 19thand early 20thcentury rural life, which were originally published in 1972, in Ernest’s 95th year. He died in 1973.

ASHLEY COOPER is a farmer and local historian who is also a celebrated amateur archaeologist. He is president of the Long Melford Historical & Archaeological Society.

The 50th anniversary edition is published by the Long Melford Historical & Archaeological Society with the aid of a legacy from Thomas Howlett (1927-1975), the village policeman and friend of Ernest Ambrose who played a key role in bringing the original edition into print and was a co-founder of the society.

‘Ernest was an intelligent and articulate man who witnessed nearly a century of change in the region. His wonderful reminiscences cover all aspects of village life from poaching to bell-ringing. To anyone interested in our local history it is essential, if only because it’s such a damned entertaining read’ Andrew Clarke It’s being released in conjunction with the Long Melford Historical & Archaeological Society, who will sell copies in the village (readers should contact lmhas1969@outlook.com for more details).

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

November Facts and Figures

I recently spent a few weeks looking after my son Andrew’s house and gorgeous Red Fox Labrador in the Ringshall area. As I drove through the lanes and walked Marley around the excellent footpaths around Willisham, Wattisham and Often; memories came flooding back from when I lived in married quarters in Wattisham. Andrew was about one year old when we moved in.

Obviously and necessarily there have been vital changes in the security from 1966. On Thursdays I would push him down the road to Great Bricett to the Post Office, to collect my marriage allowance which was £6 and ten shillings. This reminded me of how prices have, well changed isn’t a sufficient word. I then remembered how I managed on this sum it was a usual practice for wives to receive their allowance to allow for when the men could be working abroad or on a detachment. I would buy all the groceries and buy a cwt of coal during the winter. I cooked everything from scratch, my husband was a chef so quite critical, so I had to make sure the meals were up to his standard! Times have changed if my husband or partner (I am a merry widow so only cook for myself and friends, (if anyone said that to me now, I would tip their dinner over their head).

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).

The meals I cooked were the usual shepherds pie with the remainders of roast lamb, cottage pie plumped up with baked beans, roast ox heart, liver and bacon with onions, mashed potato, and thick gravy, slow cooked stuffed breast of lamb and corned beef hash. If you had fish and chips, it was a real treat, those were the days before the wide choices of take-away. I went to an all-girls school, and we would spend a whole morning each week learning about food values; how to fillet fish, make jams and chutney, prepare a variety of very fattening unhealthy puddings and how to stretch a limited budget. Sadly, these valuable skills are no longer part of the school curriculum. I still buy fresh herring and souse them, very healthy yet smelly. I enjoy watching cookery programmes; however, I wish they would actually show viewers how to prepare cheap, yet healthy foods. I often wonder what happens to the leftovers when the celebrity chefs produce some of these amazing dishes Maybe the camera crews help out.

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?

I recently made an old-fashioned bread pudding, made out of stale bread, suet, mixed fruit, sugar and spices. I have a soup maker which is a great asset as it only takes twenty-seven minutes to cook. Far more economical than having a saucepan boiling for a long time. I use up any left-over vegetables, some herbs and spices, a stock cube. Nutritious and filling, accompanied by my home-made bread which I bake in my bread machine. We were also taught to ensure that we would make full use of the oven, by using up every available space. I have a combination Micro-wave and Air fryer and slow cooker, so save costs by using them instead of the oven.

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 future is going to be so very difficult for so many who are experiencing spiralling costs. Eating a balanced healthy diet has an even greater advantage, plus it may eliminate the present concerns about obesity. Just leave out syrup suet pudding, spotted dick and treacle tart. However, a little treat now and then can cheer you up.

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.

Suzy Avery

Hadleigh During World War One

SMALL TOWN DUTY Tales of Hadleigh’s Great War Book Launch on 11th Nov 7pm at the Old School, Bridge St Sales desk also open Sat 12th Nov 10am to 1pm.

There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney: • Property and Financial Affairs LPA – which allows an attorney to manage and deal with finances and property related matters (such as selling a home). • Health and Welfare LPA – which allows an attorney to make decisions regarding health and personal welfare. This type of LPA only comes into effect when a person no longer has the capacity to make such decisions themselves. Discuss Powers of Attorney for yourself, a partner or parent

This book has been inspired by folk I remember in my childhood in Hadleigh; men who had served in the trenches of the Great War 1914-1918.

To talk to a local lawyer about Lasting Powers of Attorney and to find out whether you or a loved one should have them, call Holmes & Hills Solicitors on 01787 275275 email advice@holmes-hills.co.uk and ask to speak to a member of our Private Client Department. *OPG, 'Your Voice. Your Decision' campaign www.holmes-hills.co.uk

The research is a continuation of the Royal British Legion’s Hadleigh Great War Centenary Project. The Bridge Street Boy’s School when Alfred W Harriss was headmaster, was the town’s unofficial communications’ hub for men and families during the Great War. It was where my passion for history was stirred in four years of schooling in the days when William A B Jones was headmaster. So, it is a thrill to launch Small Town Duty at the Old School on Remembrance Day, to be able to talk about the book and give a taste of its contents.

Derek Cranston

The format of the book follows the chronology of the war with numerous breakout boxes to expand on the stories of the Hadleigh men and their interconnecting families, as well as perspectives of the town at the time.

Derek passed peacefully away in Ipswich Hospital on Tuesday 28th June, after a thirty hour stay. Derek who was 86 years old had lost his mobility and had been bed ridden for the last year of his life. He will be sadly missed.

Carole Cranston

There are 400 A4 pages of text, old photographs as well as images of today, both in Hadleigh and on the battle fields. Maps are included and explained to encourage readers to know the places of the fighting and to explore the Western Front; places where Hadleigh men stood and where some still lay.

It was duty to King and Country or more correctly to one’s fellow man, that caused men to go to war. More than 800 Hadleigh men served in the military during the Great War. Almost 500 get a mention in the book, many in detail through the tales of their experiences. Hadleigh had 53 soldiers who could claim to be an Old Contemptible and were on the battle fronts in the first months of the conflict. In July 1915, ninety of the town’s men went together to Gallipoli and the next month sixteen of them were killed together on one day. In all the major battles through to the end of 1918, Hadleigh was represented; these men served not just on the Western Front in Europe and at Gallipoli and Palestine but in every corner of the world from the West Indies to Hong Kong and from Siberia to East Africa. There are 112 men remembered on the town’s War Memorial, quite a few are remembered elsewhere and many more returned wounded. Hadleigh’s last Tommy died in 1985.

After the launch the book will be available direct from the author (nigel.o.crisp@gmail.com) at 85 Angel Street, Hadleigh, IP7 5EY, by telephone 01473 822208 (free delivery in Hadleigh) or online at www. furandfeather.co.uk/shop.

Nigel Crisp

I appreciate that these continue to be tough times for my constituents, facing continued strain from higher prices. Whether energy, food or other basic staples, there is no hiding the way in which the cost of living has shot up in recent months. As your Member of Parliament, I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight the Government support that is available to help with the cost of living, to ensure that the measures in place are helping as many people in South Suffolk as possible.

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There are three main schemes: Energy Bills Support including a £400 non-repayable discount to every domestic household to help offset the increase in energy bills; the Energy Price Guarantee which caps the unit price of electricity and gas that a typical household pays; and the Alternative Fuels Paymentwhich provides a one-off payment to all ‘off grid’ customers, most notably those who rely on heating oil. The many ‘off grid’ households in South Suffolk eligible for these payments will receive £100 as a credit on their electricity bill this winter. For more information about how the support will be administered, please see my website: www. jamescartlidge.com/costofliving

Of course, whilst it is true that a large part of the inflationary pressure we face has been driven by Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine forcing up energy gas prices, it is important that we take every step nationally and locally to address inflation and drive economic growth. With financial credibility being restored at a UK level through difficult decisions to balance the books, I’m particularly keen to ensure local businesses have confidence to invest in a prosperous future.

With the official opening of the brilliant new gallery at Gainsborough’s House, funded with significant contributions from public funds, I hope that this will be the catalyst to drive expansion of our wider visitor offer - ensuring stronger footfall in our high street shops, and underlying our attractiveness as a place for businesses to locate. My Great Cornard Jobs’ Fair in April led to many successful new recruits finding work locally, and my priority is to ensure that those leaving education in South Suffolk have a genuine opportunity to find attractive opportunities on their doorstep. To that end, I was delighted to support Ormiston Academy in successfully qualifying for the Department for Education’s School Rebuilding Programme, where one or more of their buildings will be replaced or refurbished to help transform the educational environment.

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ActivLives Boccia Tournament hailed a success

Suffolk charity, ActivLives, recently ran a Boccia tournament at Whitton Sports Centre in Ipswich, to help to celebrate National Boccia Day 2022. There were 38 competitors from across the county, who came together to enjoy a fantastic day of Boccia action.

During the day the tournament was visited by BBC Radio Suffolk with some of the players being interviewed about their love of Boccia. Paralympian, Evie Edwards, a member of the Boccia team that represented Great Britain in Tokyo and now coaches the sport, was also at the tournament to help referee the games and to present the winners’ medals at the end of the day’s competition.

Mike McCarthy, ActivSport Development Officer at ActivLives, said “Boccia is a great sport, anyone can enjoy it, it’s a sport for people with disabilities as well as those who may find other sports intimidating and/or difficult to play. The sport is so inclusive, it really is great fun!”

ActivLives are particularly grateful to all of the great volunteers who helped to make this event happen. If you are interested in trying Boccia, ActivLives hosts a regular session on Thursday between 10:30am-12:30pm at Whitton Sports Centre, Ipswich. To find out more, and how to get involved, email mike@ activlives.org or call the ActivLives office on 01473 345350.

Sunshine and Green

Sunshine and Green local veg boxes. Home grown organic vegetables from Cavendish, Suffolk.

Sunshine and Green were started by Greg Harrison in Cavendish, Suffolk which is all about local, home grown, quality food. The aim is to bridge the gap between the farmers’ fields and your kitchen.

Fresh food will be harvested from the field in Cavendish and delivered straight to your door from the farm as close to where you live as seasonally possible.

The shorter the distance that your food travels, the fresher and tastier it will be. All the vegetables are fresh out the ground, into a box and delivered to your door.

There is always a variety of onion, potato and carrots in each box with the rest being what is currently in season in Suffolk. There are 2 sizes of veggie boxes, one for up to 3 people and one for more than 4 people. Delivery is available on a Tuesday either weekly or fortnightly to postcodes CB8, CB9, CO10, IP29, IP32 and IP33. Orders need to be placed midday on a Friday for delivery the following Tuesday. You will also find Greg at The Five Bells in Cavendish on a Friday 5-7pm, The Star in Lidgate on a Saturday 9am-Midday, Bury St Edmunds Farmers Market on the 2nd Sunday of every month and Lavenham Farmers Market on the 4th Sunday of every month.

Contact Greg Sunshine and Green07825 516734 info@sunshineandgreen.co.uk

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November News from The Christopher Centre

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Welcome from Kathy and Linda, Centre Coordinators.

We can’t believe how quickly this year is going, it’s flying by! Christmas is almost upon us and bookings for the festive season are still being taken. If you would like to visit us with a view to hosting your event with us, small gatherings i.e up to 30 people can be accommodated in our Commonlands room. A delightful light and airy sociable space with a fully equipped modern kitchen. (Remember the Christopher Centre used to be a Pub!)

The Sudbury Community Depot fundraising team are also now taking orders for Vegan Nut Roasts, Mince Pies, Christmas Puddings and Sausage Rolls from early November. Please contact them directly on sudburycommunitydepot@gmail.com or telephone 07462 108708. We’re so pleased to announce £150 was raised at our recent Macmillan Coffee Morning! Thank you to everyone who made cakes and supported us.

Menopause – Let’s Talk Support Group

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

The launch of our new group ‘Menopause- Let’s Talk’ was on Thursday 20th October; as this newsletter is being written before it took place, we are hoping it was a success. We hope to report in more detail on this new group next month. It will be running every other Thursday at 7pm till 9pm, November dates are 3rd and 20th. Hopefully each meeting will have a guest speaker for the first hour on a subject relating to the peri menopause and menopause then time afterwards to chat to other people dealing with the effects of Menopause in friendly and informal surroundings. We also promote our own community activities particularly for individuals experiencing loneliness, isolation or mental health issues.

BRENT ELEIGH, Nr. LAVENHAM, SUDBURY, SUFFOLK

Henny Fete and Duck Race

Saturday 28th July 2018, 12:00 4:00pm at the Henny Swan All the usual games and stalls: Children’s games and for the Adults Coconut Shy, Bowling for the Pig etc on the banks of the River Stour As well as the annual Duck Race we have Shire Horses on display and a fun Dog Show Entrance Free

Thank You’s: To Roys of Sudbury for the fantastic donation of £550 for our gardening project. We are always looking for keen gardening volunteers to join our little team on a Tuesday morning. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided! A nice couple of hours to garden and chat.

To Sudbury Town Council for their generous grant of £1000 towards recarpeting those areas in the Centre that have seen better days.

To Waitrose Sudbury for their donation towards refreshments at The Menopause Groups Launch Event.

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

Just a reminder of some of our regular groups and events; C’Art is an Art and Craft based group, meeting every Thursday and Friday morning, 10am until 12pm. A warm, friendly group where all are welcome. Only £4 per session. Contact us at the Centre for more information.

Weigh and Chat every Wednesday 9.30am to 10.30am. Alison can support you on your weight loss journey in a friendly, welcoming group. For details contact Alison 07742 292274

Open House every Monday from 10 am. Enjoy home baked cakes and a cuppa in pleasant surroundings with good company. From 12 noon we have a homemade community lunch. All welcome.

The next popular Makers Market is on Saturday 5th November from 10am until 2pm. Local makers, artists and crafters selling handmade products and produce. For more information contact Lia (liasconcia@outlook.com) or Michelle(michelleranson@hotmail.co.uk)

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

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On the last Saturday of the month, the Sudbury Community Depot hold their monthly fundraising event between 10am and 1pm. On Saturday November 29th you will be able to purchase Christmas preserves including piccalilli, spiced red cabbage and spicy fig & apricot relish. You can find us at 10, Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, CO10 2EU (Opposite Gainsborough’s House) 01787 313914 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.

Our Website is currently being updated, visit regularly for more information on the spaces and facilities we have available.

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Hello to you all, and hoping this finds you fit and well, - and looking forward to you joining us in our outings. On 1st October 47 0f us went to the 30th Birthday party of Brick Lane Music Hall, and what a fantastic day we had. After some rain the previous evening, we started out in lovely sunshine, and stopped on our journey to get something to eat as we were having a matinee show, then continued to our destination. We all had good views of the stage, and the cast started by singing songs we all grew up with, taking us back to our teenage days. The costumes worn matched what they were singing. Afternoon tea was then brought out, and lovely little triangular sandwiches and fancy cakes, (dealt with by a man and 4 boys) cups of tea and coffee, and this was followed with more singing, and talk from the owner who is a comedian having us in fits of laughter. It was so lovely to see him back on the stage as his old self, as he suffered a very long bout of the dreaded virus, flat on his back for three months in hospital and we thought he was not going to make it. I think it was his determination and jollity that pulled him through. He was certainly on form with his hilarity, and how he can tell such funny stories and keep such a straight face is beyond me.. Many of the entertainers have been seen in the annual pantomime (by the way next years panto is called “Goldilocks and the three bare bears” and is booking fast, so do not leave it too long and miss out yourselves, - an afternoon of very good clean fun and laughter. (I HAVE TICKETS FOR 8th FEBRUARY 2023, not many left).

Stepping back a little, the Christmas shows will soon be here, a few tickets left for Thursford (Wed 9 and Sun 20th November), and Snape Maltings, on Sunday 4tht December after a 2/3 course lunch before seeing the matinee show of over 100 children.

We are HOPING to get next years outing sorted ready for the next issue. Looking forward to hearing from you soon, my details for you are, (Prefrer) 01787 310982 or 07887 868259 or 22patron24@gmail.com

November Advice Column

The cost of things just keeps going up. The food shop doesn’t stretch as far and my bills just keep getting higher. I’ve made cutbacks and, at the moment, I’m just about managing but I’m really worried about how I’ll cope as it starts getting colder. What should I do?

You’re not alone in struggling with rising costs, but it’s important to know there is support available.

If you’re finding it hard to stay on top of bills, make sure you know what money you’ve got coming in and out each month. Citizens Advice has an online budgeting tool that can help with this.

It’s also worth finding out if you’re eligible for any benefits or support with your energy and living costs. On the Citizens Advice website there’s a benefits calculator, advice on how to reduce living costs and information on other ways to increase your income.

The good news is there is help with rising energy bills. From October 1 2022, there’s a limit on gas and electricity prices for most householdsthis is called the Energy Price Guarantee and will be in place for two years. From October you’ll also get £400 off your electricity bill. This is called the Energy Bills Support Scheme.

You don’t need to do anything to get the money and you won’t have to pay it back. The money will be paid in six instalments, you’ll get £66 in October and November followed by £67 in December, January, February and March.

You should automatically receive the energy discount if you pay by direct debit, standard credit or payment card.

If you have a prepayment meter that isn’t a smart meter, you’ll get the discount via vouchers or as an automatic credit when you top up at your usual top-up point. Your supplier will let you know how they will issue it.

If you have a smart prepayment meter, the credit should be automatically added to your meter.

If you can’t pay your bills, speak to your energy supplier as they have a responsibility to help you come up with a solution.

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.

Life and Death in the Bronze Age was the subject of our September meeting and our members were treated to a journey through past times into the Bronze Age. Edward Martin, who was an archaeologist with Suffolk County Council, and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, started the evening by taking us back to look at the origins of man using metal in the Copper Age. He then moved forward to the Bronze Age, and illustrated how instead of peoples being insular village dwellers, it was a period of great travel and migration across the continent into ancient Britain. He described the Bell Beaker Culture named after a drinking vessel used at the beginning of the European Bronze Age from 2800 BC to 1800 BC. Suffolk was a high point for Beakers. Just as fascinating were the many burial sites and rituals, including a number across Suffolk. Even after 4000 years, with the right conditions it is possible to tell which time of the year our ancestors were buried by the flowers inside the grave, or where someone came from by their dental enamel. You may have heard of the Amesbury Archer. Although buried in Wiltshire, he actually came from Switzerland. Our members all thoroughly enjoyed the insight into our ancient past.

Sarah Doig will be our speaker on Thursday 17th November 2022. Sarah is a Suffolk based local history researcher, author and speaker and has researched the Suffolk parish registers. This talk is intriguingly titled ‘Beyond Hatches, Matches and dispatches’ and we look forward to stories of spires collapsing, extreme weather conditions, as well as the tragic and humorous circumstances in which people lived and died.

Visitors are welcome (£3) or take out annual membership (£10). Meetings start at 7.30pm at The Old School Community Centre, Long Melford CO10 9DX, Tel: 01787 375329 for more information. A warm welcome is assured & free refreshments are provided.

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Hello from Sudbury Library,

There is lots going on here this Autumn. Call in and pick up a newsletter for details of our activities.

We have Chat and Chill on Mondays from 10.30 till 12 for anyone wishing to make friends and practise their English in a friendly, supportive environment. We have Timeout Tuesday, which is an adult social group on Tuesday afternoons at 2.30pm. This includes our Toptime Book Group which meets on the first Tuesday of each month. On Wednesdays we have a Shared Reading Group. Wordplay storytelling, songs and rhymes, is for our smallest customers on a Thursday morning at 10.30am. Play sessions follow immediately afterwards till midday. Open Space drop ins are informal meetings for anybody interested in mental health and wellbeing. This group meets on a Thursday at 2.15. 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 have free activities on our Sunday Fundays.

On Wednesday November 2nd we have a talk by Peter Berry and Deb Bunt “Living Well with Dementia”. We also have British Sign Language classes, Bridge classes and Yoga. Details and prices from the library. These will continue into November. Our Children’s Book Group will re-start on Saturday November 12th and our first book will be the ever-popular Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling.

We still have activity packs for sale at £2.00 each; call in to see what’s available.

Our opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays and we can offer browsing, printing, photocopying, scanning to e-mail and use of our computers.

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 and you can call to make an appointment on 0300 1234000. Their e-mail address is customer.services@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk

We look forward to seeing you soon, Andrea and everyone at the library.

email: sandlmcommunitynews@printingforpleasure.co.uk

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